Vol. 42, I ssue XI
The Student Newspaper of St. Joseph's Prep
Cape & Swor d Prepares for Spr ing Production of The Music Man
Cour se Selection Released; New Electives By David M cCabe '19 With course selection forms having been released, there are dozens of selections for classes at the fingertips of every Prep student. And, especially for current Sophomores and Juniors, there is the decision of whether or not to take an elective. Next year?s electives are growing in numbers with new additions from the English, Classics, and Computer Science Departments.
By Aidan O?Connor ?17 With Spring comes many great things to the Prep: illicit March Madness gambling, Spring bell schedule, and (perhaps most importantly) Cape & Sword?s Spring show. The Prep?s upcoming production, entitled The Music Man, will open May 12th. The cast is comprised of 37 people, the largest one the Prep has ever had. This is the third time the Prep has put on The Music Man, following performances in 1983 and 2000. Mr. Tony Braithwaite ?89, director, explains the show as such: ?There's a lot of darkness in this story - a problem child with a speech impediment who doesn't communicate after the death of his father, a woman who's been labeled a town pariah due to untrue rumors, and of course the central plot
of a con man who delights in cheating people out of their money!? Rather than a typical musical comedy, Braithwaite wishes for the audience to see it as a play with music. He explains that ?any production should bring truth and high emotional stakes to this very familiar story, so often wrongly shrouded in caricature?. Many productions of The Music Man miss the nuanced emotional aspects of the play, but Cape & Sword will make no such mistake. Professor Harold Hill, the aforementioned con man and the lead role, will be played by Jay Fogarty ?18, who had the role of Slank in the Fall?s production of Peter and the Starcatcher. Prof. Hill comes to town posing as a band organizer
with nefarious plans to raise funds and then skip town. However, following his interactions with Marian Paroo, played by Elena Christen MSJA ?17, and her young brother Winthrop Paroo, he has a life-changing crisis. Elena Christen explains her expectations as such: ?I am extremely excited to take part in a version of The Music Man which has never hit the stage! It is essentially the debut of a new musical. We hope to make this classic musical a success through creative costumes, unique interpretations of characters, and intricate sets?. In regards to casting, Mr. Braithwaite drew an analogy to sports: ?Every show is, essentially, a different sport. And a stellar QB from the Fall might not find himself a starter Continued on Page 2.
Catching up with Steve Vastur ia '13 By M att Brennan '18 With 1:15 left in the second half on Saturday, down by nine points to West Virginia, Notre Dame?s Steve Vasturia (?13 from the Prep) threw an inbounds pass 75 feet down the court straight into the waiting arms of guard Rex Pfleuger who was wide open for a layup. This is just one example of a smart basketball play by Vasturia who wrapped up his Notre Dame career with a
loss in the second round of the NCAA tournament. As usual, it was Vasturia doing the little things that made Notre Dame a big success on the hardwood the last four years. He finished his illustrious career at Notre Dame with 1,400 career points while his team managed to win 97 games during his time in South Bend. For most people at the Prep, this may not have been a surprise as Vasturia finished his
high school career with 1,766 career points, which is the alltime points record. Vasturia also was a two- time Catholic League MVP, a Catholic League Defensive Player of the Year, and the first St. Joe?s Prep player to ever be named the Gatorade Pennsylvania Player of the Year. Once he reached the University of Notre Dame, Vasturia admitted that he was not sure what Continued on Page 3.
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One selection that has existed at the Prep before in the English department is the Science Fiction literature course, and it is now expected to make a return with Mrs. McKinley. At the end of the last school year, McKinley was approached by a group of current Juniors headed by Colin Sergi ?18, whom she taught in his Freshmen year. Mrs. McKinley teaches the novel ?Frankenstein,? by Mary Shelley, which is often hailed as the first science fiction novel. These students asked Mrs. McKinley if they could study more Sci- Fi in an elective. The course had already existed in the Prep?s Program of Studies, so Mrs. McKinley did not need to bring it before the Academic Council. All that was needed for the class to run was enough student interest, and, judging from the survey that the English department sent out to current Sophomores and Juniors, there is definitely enough interest.
The course itself will consist of ?everything from genetics to aliens to vampires. It?ll be a real geek- fest,? says Mrs. McKinley. The literature studied will most likely range across a wide variety of media platforms: books, films, plays, graphic novels, and short stories to name a few. A list of suggested material was given to Mrs. McKinley by Sergi, and she will be researching them over the summer to design the course. She is still taking suggestions, so if you are interested in the class, feel free to email Mrs. McKinley. Another course that will be available next year from the Classics department will be Athenian Democracy. This course was introduced to the Academic Council a few years ago, and Mr. Pohlig has been in the process of designing the course curriculum. This class will cover the rise of Athens as a democratic city state; the culture, history, and political implications of Athens; and the evolution of newer empires that have been influenced by institutions of democracy, like the United States. Classics electives often do not involve any sort of translating, but there will be studying of ancient texts. From the Program of Studies: ?Students engage in the close reading, analysis, and discussion of ancient literature in English translation.? There are also two other Classics electives that are not Continued on Page 2.
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Cour se Selection (cont.) new to the Prep, but are simply being revitalized after many years to fit the current format of electives: Classical Mythology and Roman Archeology and Topography. These two classes used to exist together as one year- long elective, but shifted from one topic to the next at the semester break. Because of this, the Classics department has decided to split them up and offer them as independent semester-long electives.
and it was proposed to and approved by the Academic Council.
The former will give students the opportunity to study the mythology of the ancient Greco- Roman world, ?the various gods of the GrecoRoman pantheon, the literary tradition that details their exploits, and their function in the religion and daily lives of the ancients.? And the latter, ?the archeology, architecture, topography, and, to a lesser extent, art of Classical Rome. Students initially study the general principles and select topics of classical archeology and architecture, which they then apply to a detailed study of the physical remains of Rome and its environs.?
quite a jump in difficulty from the Prep?s Introduction to Programming.
The final new course is being offered by of the Computer Science Department: AP Computer Science Principles. This course is a brand-new AP class that was only introduced this past fall, and the Prep will be offering it next year. Mrs. Kettinger brought the class to the attention of Mrs. Hoffman
The class is designed for students who may not want to major in Computer Science in college, but have a substantial interest in the field. There is still the original AP Computer Science course for those who want to study the challenging exploration of the Java programming language, but it is
Spr ing Show (cont.) on the baseball team in the Spring for example?. Along with the return of many familiar faces from the Fall production, there are also some new ones. Taron Hampton ?17, playing the role of Charlie Cowell, auditioned and was cast for his first Prep show, following his involvement in Night of Scenes this year. There will also be two grade school students playing
the roles of young Winthrop and Amaryllis: William Kriz ?24 and Alex Segreti, hailing from St. Genevieve School and Waldron Mercy respectively. ?This isn?t going to be your father?s Music Man,? states Mac Riga ?17, Mayor George Shinn in the show. ?All the awesome, recognizable tunes will still be present and performed better than ever, but a
special focus will be afforded to the actual story of the showsomething that?s often overlooked. With a massive and talented cast and some killer visual conceits, The Music Man is sure to be a raucous good time?. Ticket information will be released about a month prior to the show.
AP Computer Science Principles is a year-long course that will allow students to study a broader range of computer science topics like app development, code, and hardware networking, rather than only JavaScript. It can be considered an ?intermediate? computer science course. Mrs. Hoffman says, ?The class is going to be a lot of fun and a great opportunity for students to get a taste of different computer topics.? There are dozens of options for classes presented by the Prep each year, and these new courses add even more diversity to the selections. These new classes display how deciding next year?s classes can be difficult because there is such a variety of different subjects to study at the Prep.
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Prep App Contest Opens New Door s By Reza Ali '20 Technology has changed the world and continues to everyday. The immense amount of new opportunities, due to the innovations in technology, are incredible. However, a lot of those new innovations are inaccessible for the average person. But, some have become part of our everyday life. Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone in 1876, a huge innovation, making communication viable for a lot more people. Similarly, the cell phone was invented 1973, almost a century later. The cell phone was a game changer, but now has been forever changed by technology and an integral part to our everyday life. The modern cell phone is now known for its capacity to do things that only computers could do. Hence, why they are considered ?smart?phones. A lot of these capabilities come through apps. Apps offer us many different things, from sharing photos (Instagram) to bringing food to your house (Postmates). This versatility is what makes apps great. Mrs. Theresa Hoffman is a computer science teacher and
the head of the Prep Robotics Club. Mrs. Hoffman recognizes the incredible influence apps can have. Therefore, she decided to have an app creating contest right here, at the Prep. The app contest was held for Intro to Programming kids only. Mrs. Hoffman said, ?I started this contest for multiple reasons, firstly due the large student interest in app creation. Secondly, due to the large presence of coding in the news. The more robust the students are in their coding skills, the better they are prepared for the modern world?. The contest was structured like the show Shark Tank. The students pitched their apps to investors (fellow peers). The good apps gained investments while others were brutally dismissed. According to Mrs. Hoffman, two students rose above the rest. The runner up was Ricky Goodson, a senior, for creating an app for the football team. The app encompassed all aspects of the game like what is being sold at the concession stand. It wasn?t just for the football kids, it was for all the supporters as well.
Stephen Tambussi '18, winner of the contest The winner was Stephen Tambussi, a junior, who created an app he calls the ?Sorter 5000.? The ?Sorter 5000? sorts students various texts for them, hence the name. It is extremely practical, and helps keep students organized. Mrs. Hoffman said, ?Stephen?s app won not only because of its practicality, but also on how complex the coding was?. The app really is impressive in how simplistic it is, but more impressive in all the benefits it offers.
An app can be comparable to a machine. A machine can be defined as something to make human labor easier, which good apps do as well. A good app can make life a lot easier, which Stephen?s app most certainly does. In the end, one of the contest?s main goals was to further the knowledge of students when it comes to app building and even coding. According to Burning Glass, a job market analytics firm, there are as
many as 7 million job openings that involve code in 2015. Coding is the new frontier and having a great teacher in Mrs. Hoffman insures Prep students will have a part to play. Technology really is the way forward and the Prep is embracing that. Whether it is in Mrs. Hoffman?s classroom or with the 1:1 initiative with the chromebooks. The student body should take advantage of these opportunities and prepare for the future in today?s technology driven society.
Steve Vastur ia '13 (cont.) type of role he would play as a freshman. He ended up playing major minutes, starting 12 out of 27 games in his freshman campaign. Vasturia commented that ?it was a good opportunity to play as a freshman
Serving as a co-captain of the Notre Dame squad as a senior, Notre Dame had a very strong year in the ACC conference ultimately advancing to the ACC tournament championship before falling to Duke
?I have no regrets. I t was the best decision that I have ever made. I am proud of what we have done as a team.? because many people do not get an opportunity to do that.? Beginning with his sophomore year, Vasturia became a mainstay for the Fighting Irish, starting every game for the next three seasons. The Notre Dame basketball team had many accomplishments over these years. In 2015, they won the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Tournament and made it to the NCAA tournament, where they eventually lost to national powerhouse Kentucky and the future first overall pick, Karl Anthony- Towns in the Elite Eight. As a junior, the Irish made it to the Elite Eight again only to lose to future finalist North Carolina in Philadelphia. Vasturia commented that playing in the NCAA tournament has been ?an awesome experience.? He added that ?the last three years, we made [the tournament] and we were really successful. This year ended up a little short [with the early loss to West Virginia].?
in the final minutes. The ACC was regarded as the strongest conference in the nation this year boasting nine NCAA tournament teams. Vasturia said that the ACC ?was a very
physical league this year.? He added that ?it was awesome for the [Notre Dame] program to start out 5- 0 in league play...every night was a fist fight in the ACC.? One of Vasturia?s greatest strengths involved his ability to play defense. What started at the Prep with his defensive player of the year continued at Notre Dame as Steve became one of Coach Mike Brey?s defensive stoppers every game. With Notre Dame?s lack of size, Vasturia often had to cover a different sized player every game. During this year alone, he had to cover the
likes of Justin Jackson from North Carolina, Jonathan Isaac from Florida State, and Jayson Tatum from Duke. When asked about this, Vasturia responded that early on, ?I wanted to be on the court as much as possible, so I had to develop the mentality of being physical.? He also commented that defending is a lot about ?who wants it more.? Vasturia proved often that he would not back down from any challenge regardless of what kind of player he had to cover. In the media guide, Coach Brey said that, ?He is an unbelievably reliable defender. You
can put him on anyone - and we have. All I know is, when Steve is on the court, I am a calmer coach.? On his decision to attend Notre Dame, Vasturia said ?I have no regrets. It was the best decision that I have ever made. I am proud of what we have done as a team.? When asked about his plans for next year, Vasturia said that ?I want to continue to play basketball and I am exploring opportunities to play overseas or in the NBA Developmental league.? Vasturia does not plan on hanging up his shoes just yet.
Steve Vasturia '13 with the ball for Notre Dame
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This Week in Histor y: The " Stonewall of the West"
General Patrick Cleburne, on horseback, leading his division during the ?Pickett?s Charge of the West? at the Battle of Franklin, 1864 By Car son Butler '18 March 16th, 1828, 189 years ago, marks an important day in history with the birth of the ?Stonewall of the West?, an interesting and historical figure in our country?s history. The Irish immigrant, Patrick Cleburne, was born in County Cork, Ireland. Both of his parents died when he was a young boy. When he failed the entrance exam at Trinity College in Ireland, rather than face his family, Cleburne enlisted in the 41st Foot in the British Army. In 1849, he purchased his discharge and left for the United States, finally settling in Helena, Arkansas, in 1850. Five years later, he earned his citizenship. Cleburne loved his new country and participated in many community projects. On December 20th, 1860, South Carolina seceded from the United States after Abraham Lincoln was elected president, and shortly after that, on May 6th, 1861, Arkansas seceded and joined the Southern Confederacy. Cleburne enlisted into the Confederate Army as a private, but by the fall of 1861, he had risen to the command of the 2nd Brigade, Hardee?s Division, in the Confederate Army of Central Kentucky. His brigade destroyed the Federal divisions under the command of General U.S. Grant at the Battle of Shiloh in Tennessee on April 6th and 7th, 1862. Even with the initial success of Cleburne?s brigade, the Confederates were routed the next day by Federal reinforcements from Union General Don Carlos Buell. On August 29th and 30th, 1862, at the Battle of Richmond, Kentucky, Cleburne was wounded in the mouth and lost several teeth due to the wound. Also at the Battle of Perryville on October 8th, 1862, he was wounded in the ankle by an artillery shell. Despite being in deep pain, Cleburne still led his brigade on foot. After the battle, the Confederate Congress thanked
Cleburne for his service in the Confederate Army and in December, 1862 he was promoted to Major General. During the battle of Stones River, which took place on December 31st, 1862, to January 2nd, 1863, Cleburne?s division earned the praise of Confederate General Braxton Bragg for their incredible skill and valor. On September 19th and 20th, 1863, at the Battle of Chickamauga, Cleburne and his division forced Union General George Thomas from the field of battle after Confederate General James Longstreet shattered the Federal troops under the command of Union General William Rosecrans. In November of 1863, the Confederate army was forced off the heights which trapped the Union army in Chattanooga by Union General William Tecumseh Sherman, U.S. Grant, and George Thomas. However, Cleburne and his men defeated every Federal assault, and when his men ran out of ammunition, Cleburne ordered a charge into the Federals coming up the heights. After falling back when the rest of the Confederate line collapsed, Cleburne and his men were ordered to cover the retreat. In the spring of 1864, Cleburne and the Confederate Army of the Tennessee fought at the battles of Dalton, Tunnel Hill, Resaca, Pickett?s Mill, Ringgold, and Kennesaw. Many of these battles ended in Confederate defeats which eventually led to the evacuation of the key Confederate city of Atlanta. Cleburne was angered when President Jefferson Davis replaced General Joseph E. Johnston with the reckless General John Bell Hood. Hood had lead to many of the defeats with his bad strategic battle plans, and Cleburne believed this appointment of leadership would be a disaster for the Confederacy. At this point during the war
with Confederate losses at its highest, Cleburne realized the Confederacy was unable to fill its ranks due to the lack of eligible soldiers. His solution to this problem was for the Confederacy to have slaves enlist as soldiers in the army, ultimately receiving their freedom in exchange for their service. Cleburne never owned slaves and voiced his opposition to the institution, and Cleburne even stated that slavery was the Confederacy?s ?most vulnerable point, a continued embarrassment, and in some respects an insidious weakness?. The Confederate Congress did not agree with Cleburne?s idea, and turned it down. However, that same year, Confederate General Robert E. Lee, agreeing with Cleburne, advised the Confederate Congress to do this in order to win the war. The Confederate Congress finally passed the act to enlist slaves in the spring of 1865, and thousands of African Americans enlisted into the Southern ranks. However, the act came too late for the Confederacy, and the Confederates still lost the war. According to Mr. Leo Vaccaro, a St. Joseph?s Prep history teacher, Patrick Cleburne ?was an interesting historical character, and his story does not fit the mold of what you'd expect from the time period. Cleburne, in regards to his desire to arm African Americans, is such an odd aberration within the larger history of the Confederacy. Nevertheless he picked the wrong side! I can remember seeing the melancholy marker sticking out of the ground where we was killed in Tennessee - a fate arguably caused as an indirect consequence of his own unpopular opinions within the Confederacy.? Cleburne?s demise finally came at the Battle of Franklin on November 30, 1864. General Hood wanted to stop Union General Schofield and
his men before they reached Nashville to reinforce Union General George Thomas, but due to the poor communications and nightfall, General Schofield slipped past the Confederate Army of the Tennessee into the fortifications surrounding Franklin. The next morning after General Hood viewed the Federal lines, he ordered his whole army to make a frontal assault over open fields against the Federal infantry and artillery entrenched in the earthworks. General Nathan B. Forrest and General Cleburne both advised against the attack, but General Hood wanted to take those entrenchments as quickly as possible. Cleburne led his division forward with about 3,000 men, which was only a fraction of the eighteen brigades or 20,000 men who marched into that murderous fire of musketry. The blue flag with the white moon of Cleburne?s Division was among those of the red St. Andrew?s cross battle flags in the ?Pickett?s Charge of the West?. Lieutenant W.D. Mintz, 5th Arkansas Infantry, part of Cleburne?s division, remembered the fateful charge at Franklin: ?We had gone but little ways when the artillery opened fire on us, which had but little effect on the line save when a bursting shell would tear its way through the ranks, the men would soon close in and make the line solid again? .? Cleburne?s horse was shot out from under him about eighty yards from the works, so James Brandon, a courier from Mississippi, dismounted to give the general his horse. The animal was killed before General Cleburne could even place himself in the saddle. Cleburne then moved forward into the smoke, sword in hand, waving his kepi and encouraging his men. Around fifty yards from the Federal earthworks, a miniĂŠ ball struck him just below the heart and passed
through his body. John McQuaide, a private in the 5th Arkansas Infantry, would later give his account after the battle of finding General Cleburne?s body: "The terrible report that Cleburne was missing ran throughout our ranks that whole dreadful night... I and two others were the first to discover his dead body at early dawn, the next morning. He was about 40 or 50 yards from the works. He lay flat upon his back, as if to sleep, with his military cap partly over his eyes. He had on a new gray uniform, the coat of the sack or blouse pattern. It was unbuttoned and open; the lower part of his vest was unbuttoned. He wore a white linen shirt which was stained with blood on the front part of the left side, or just off the abdomen... He was in his sock feet, his boots having been stolen. His watch, dress sword, belt and other valuables were all gone; his body having been robbed by the Federals during the night..." Patrick Cleburne was not like any other Confederate general at that time. His views against slavery make him a unique leader within the Confederacy, especially when one of the Confederate government?s core values was based on the institution of slavery. One may ask why he fought on the side of the Confederacy instead of on the side of the United States. Patrick Cleburne chose to support his State of Arkansas over the Federal government in Washington, and after witnessing the turbulent months of the 1848 Young Ireland Rebellion, Cleburne highly valued the right and desire of a section of the country to rule itself. As a result, Cleburne, like some Confederate soldiers who went off to the war, did not fight for the preservation of the institution of slavery in the South, but rather the right of a state or region to govern itself.
Maj. Gen. Patrick Cleburne, CSA
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St. Joe?s Prep Baseball: The Team to Beat By Dan Avington ?18 The St. Joe?s Prep baseball team is the team to beat in the Catholic League this season. Last season, the Hawks took home a devastating loss in the PCL championship against the Neumann- Goretti Saints, which was an unfortunate end to the season. That very young team, led by seniors Johnny Coppola and Keith Flaherty, had performed incredibly well in the playoffs after a pretty decent regular season, and this season, the Hawks are coming back as one of the best squads in the Catholic League. This season, the St. Joe?s Prep baseball team returns a large number of starters in a rather inexperienced Catholic
League. A senior class rife with talent will lead the Hawks this season, led by J.T. Gosweiler, Jeff Manto, Colin Scanlon, George Stewart, and Pat Woltemate. Gosweiler, a 6?3?, 250 pound right hander from Sicklerville, NJ, is committed to play at Iona College next season. Gosweiler is a pitcher who also acts as a designated hitter, and is one of the strongest and most fearsome pitchers in the Catholic League. Jeff Manto, the 6?1? starting third baseman, is headed to Villanova University next season. Manto, a transfer from Conwell-Egan heading into his junior season, was a 2nd team All- Catholic infielder as a
sophomore, along with being a state champion basketball player, and made the Perfect Game All-Tournament Team in Georgia last summer. Manto is a fantastic hitter, and also a really solid fielder, who can play all over the infield. Scanlon is a 6?6?, 215 pound left hander from Fairless Hills who is committed to play at La Salle University. He is a backto- back All- Catholic pitcher, who, as a tall and lanky lefthander, hopes to be the most valuable pitcher in the league this year. George Stewart is a 5?10? left-handed pitcher, who is committed to play at Gwynedd Mercy University next season, and should be a key pitcher for the Hawks this year. Finally, Pat Woltemate, a 6?0? right handed pitcher and outfielder, is headed to Chestnut Hill College next season, and also happens to be an AllCatholic diver. These seniors will lead the squad coached by Joe Falcone, but they most certainly are not the only talented players on the roster. This Hawks team has an incredibly solid core of juniors who are expected to make big splashes this season and next. SS Gianni Arici, LF Luke Donaphon, C Logan Kellerman, RF Evan Matthews, and 1B Brandon Sanders are all expected to be key contributors this season.
Arici is a returning starter at shortstop who has quick feet and great skills at the plate, and makes up for his slightly weak arm with his footwork. Luke Donaphon is a returning 2nd Team All- Catholic as the team?s starting left fielder, who has tremendous power at the plate and a strong arm as well. Kellerman is a 5?8? catcher from Moorestown who has a phenomenal arm and quick feet behind the plate, in addition to a fast bat and great power. Evan Matthews is coming back as the team?s right fielder, who is a great outfielder and pitcher, and also happens to be a member of the Treblemakers. Finally, Brandon Sanders is a left- handed first baseman who has tremendous power, which is evident in the fact that he won the Home Run Derby at the Perfect Game Super25 in Florida this past summer. All of these juniors are expected to have great seasons this year, and, if the Hawks are going to lead the Catholic League this season, they need key contributions out of them. In addition to all of the players listed above, the Prep needs big contributions from a couple other guys: sophomore pitcher and first baseman Joe Richardson ?19, ambidextrous center fielder Ronnie Cavalier ?17, and second baseman/shortstop Luke Gutos ?18. First off,
Richardson is a 6?1? right hander from Philadelphia, who gained some fame playing in the Little League World Series a few years ago for the Taney Dragons. He is a great hitter and has a strong arm, and, as the team?s only sophomore, he is expected to make some big splashes for the squad this year. Ronnie Cavalier is expected to be the team?s starting center fielder, and has a rare asset: he can throw with both hands. Cavalier has great range in the outfield, along with a strong arm and quick bat. Finally, Luke Gutos is a junior transfer from Moorestown High School this season who is already committed to playing in a few years at the College of Charleston. Gutos is a second baseman and shortstop who has a strong bat and a powerful arm, and he is expected to make big contributions for the Hawks this season. With all of these players expected to have big seasons, St. Joe?s Prep is definitely the team to beat in the Catholic League this season. The competition that the Hawks will face this season has the potential to be some of the best in recent history, but everyone on the team has the same goal: to make it back to the PCL chip, but this time, they are determined to take home the hubcap.
Wrestling Season Synopsis By Nick Paler mo '18 Big moves were made this offseason for the Prep Wrestling team. With the departure of the beloved Scott Mullen ?99, the Prep was forced to seek out a new head coach to helm the program. After a grueling selection process that lasted several months longer than expected, the school chose Chuck Heybach, a graduate of Cardinal Dougherty and Wrestler of the Year in 1987. Heybach explains that ?I wanted to coach my nephews Declan [Donaher ?18] and Kieran[Donaher ?21], and also to help the Prep get to the next level.? Coach Chuck brought with him Anthony Panzarella ?90, a former Catholic League Champion for the Prep and an assistant coach at LaSalle for the past fifteen seasons. On coming back to the Prep, Coach Panzarella said ?I?ve been thinking about coming back to the Prep for a couple of years. Coach Heybach and I have been friends for years and he called to tell me that he was thinking about coaching at the Prep and wanted to see if I could help out.? Due to the elongated process of choosing the head coach, the team needed to make up for a
lot of lost time once the decision was made. The new school year began with offseason workouts and lifts, and as the color of the leaves changed, the excitement for the wrestling season grew each day. Practice began, and three weeks after that, so did matches. One of the most noticeable signs of improvement was the team?s finish in the Wetzel Tournament Holiday Classic. In a tournament that usually holds about thirty teams, the squad jumped from last year?s 18th place finish to this year?s 4th place finish. Three weeks later, they would reach their first Catholic League Semi Final since 2013. In the individual post-season, the team had one more District XII and Northeast Regional Qualifier than the previous season. Five of the seven wrestlers reached the second day, but the season sadly came to a close on Saturday the fourth, at Liberty High School in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. For the past three years, no Senior has failed to qualify for Regionals, and this year was no exception. The Prep Wrestling team applauds Lucas Compton, Chris Conquest, Pete Ramirez, and Christian
Waller for their consistent efforts the past four years to make not only themselves, but also their teammates, better wrestlers. Heybach notes that ?The wrestlers had to learn about us, as well as we(the staff) had to learn about them. For us to make the playoffs as well as finishing in the top half of every tournament we competed in was a huge success.? This and more attributed to his reasoning that his first year at the Prep was a positive one, and ?the sky is the limit? from here on out. Coach Panz added ?The first year here has been great. The kids on this team and their families have really embraced us as coaches. I think we got to a point now where we all trust each other and are ready to step up to another another level.?
decade of their lives. The Juniors to look out for are Alejandro Garcia, a two-time Varsity letter winner and District Qualifier, and also Dan Mauriello, another District Qualifier from this past season. And finally, this year the Prep looks to put up its strongest Senior class in a long time. With Declan Donaher (two-time varsity letter winner), Brandon Foy, Dan Guinan(2016 Catholic League Champion), Kevin Lunney, Nick Palermo(threetime All- Catholic), Adam Staples(two- time Varsity letter winner), and Duncan Waite(78 career wins, leads team), this set of seniors poses a serious all kinds of problems for the
Catholic League, District, and beyond. That said, there is still a lot to improve if the team plans to make a run for the Catholic League Championship. One of the most noticeable flaws is the mental toughness. ?We need to understand that we can wrestle with anybody,? said Coach Chuck. Panzarella explains that next year ?We need to win the close matches and dominate in the matches we are suppose to win.? With these topics to focus on, and a whole offseason to prepare, the Prep can expect that the Wrestling team to be sitting on top of the Catholic League for the first time since 2000.
In a fourteen person lineup, the loss of four Seniors forms a large hole, and that is where the team plans to focus its attention next year. This extreme loss of valuable assets to the team begs the question, ?Who do we have left?? Some notables are two soon to be sophomore wrestlers Sean Guinan and Dante Iuliano, both of whom have been wrestling about a
(Above) the 2016-2017 Wrestling Team Courtesy of Anthony Panzarelli and Charles Heybach
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Sweet 16 Preview (and Fir st and Second Round Recaps) By Dylan Robak '18 The field is set for the Sweet 16. After only four days of madness the field of 64 has been slimmed down to 16 teams. In the first round alone, there were a total combination of 4823 points scored. The first game will tipoff at 7:09 on Thursday 3/23 for Michigan and Oregon to take the stage, Michigan barely edged out Oklahoma State in the first round and two days later beat the two seed Louisville to advance to the Sweet 16. Oregon played with ease in their first round beating Iona to move on and beat Rhode Island by three thanks to a Tyler Dorsey three-pointer with 38.4 seconds to go. Next Up at 7:39 West Virginia will face on Gonzaga. West Virginia beat out Bucknell in the first round and then handled Notre Dame well by beating them by 12 points. Gonzaga beat South Dakota State first round then taking down Northwestern in the second round both handily. Following the West Virginia-
Gonzaga game Purdue and Kansas will take the floor at 9:39. Purdue had no trouble taking down Vermont in the first round, but they had a closer second round game against Iowa State, beating them by four to go to the Sweet 16 for the first time in seven years. Kansas tackled UC Davis by 38 in the first round of play and then took advantage of Michigan State?s size in the second half to defeat them.
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ond round.
The next showdown that evening will be between South Carolina and Baylor at 7:29. South Carolina had no problem getting by Marquette, but then they were faced with a matchup against Duke. Duke, who led by seven at halftime, was shut down but South Carolina?s 65 point second- half. Baylor cruised through New Mexico State in the first round but had a little trouble beating Southern California in the sec-
UCLA and Kentucky will take the floor next at 9:39, two of the nation's top scoring teams. UCLA rolled by Kent State and Cincinnati. Kentucky beat Western Kentucky in the first round but struggled to edge out Wichita State. The Wildcats had a clutch block by Malik Monk at the end of the game to seal their 65- 62 victory. The last matchup of teams to move on to the Elite 8 is be-
The last game to be played on Thursday night is ArizonaXavier at 10:09. Arizona is poised to win this matchup as they dominated North Dakota and beat St. Mary?s (Cal.). Xavier has been quite the underdog, as they upset Maryland and Florida State in the first and second rounds.
tween Wisconsin- Florida at 9:59. Wisconsin, who many believe were underseeded, proved it by beating Virginia Tech and then beating the number one overall seed and the defending National Champions, Villanova, led by Nigel Hayes go-ahead layup with 11 seconds left. Florida will be a tough matchup as they rolled over East Tennessee State and held a very good Virginia team to only 39 points. With so many upsets so far, no one knows what will happen next.
For the first matchup on Friday, 3/24 Butler and North Carolina will square off at 7:09. Butler beat Winthrop and Middle Tennessee very easily. North Carolina also beat Texas Southern and Arkansas with ease, outscoring their opponents in the first two games by (Above) Lonzo Ball of the UCLA Bruins Courtesy of Joe Robbins/Getty I mages
The Race for Rookie of the Year in the NBA: Dar io Sar ic M aking A Strong Case were happy to just see him out there on the court. However ?And Joel Embiid does it during the first couple months again, turning garbage into of the season, Embiid played gold!? was something fans far beyond what anyone could would hear from the 76ers? even imagine. play- by- play announcer Marc Averaging 20.2 points per Zumboff often during the early stages of the 2016- 17 NBA game, 7.8 rebounds per game, season. Coming off two major as well as a 36.7% three point surgeries, sidelining him for field goal percentage, very seasons, Joel Embiid came into good for a seven footer, all in the season without very many 25 minutes per game; many expectations. Many people considered Embiid to be a lock By M ar k M ar tinelli '19
for Rookie of the Year. But after playing a total of 31 games Embiid was shut down for the season due to a meniscus tear. All of a sudden the Rookie of the Year race is wide open for the taking. During the month of February, Dario Saric was the first rookie not named Joel Embiid to win Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month while averaging 17 points and nearly 8 boards. It is amazing
how Dario continues to get better each game that he plays, especially because he is a rookie. Most rookies hit what is known as the ?rookie wall? around the all star break of their first year but Dario has shown no sign of it. ?He?s been playing well,? said Doctor Campbell on Dario?s recent play, ?Dario, Simmons, and Embiid should be a nice combo and he has really been a pleasant surprise.? After Ersan Ilyasova was traded to open up a starting spot on the roster, it became obvious that Dario was going to be given the reins of the 76ers? offense. He always plays hard and has earned the respect of many 76ers?fans. So far in the month of March, Dario has once again put up better numbers in almost all of his stats. After each game played he is making it seem more and more likely that he will become the rookie of the year. ?It?s Saric, he played the whole year,? said Doctor Campbell on who he thinks
deserves rookie of the year, ?If Embiid would have played he would have got it.? There are 82 games in an NBA season. The fewest amount of games played by a rookie of the year was by Patrick Ewing with a total of 50 games played. Embiid has played almost 20 less. The only thing keeping Embiid in the race is the underperformance of the draft class. Rookies like Brandon Ingram, Buddy Hield, Jamal Murray, and Malcolm Brogdon are all considered in the race for rookie of the year. However they all average 10 or less points per game and Dario is averaging a modest 12 points per game for the year. Whether it is Embiid or Saric, it is clear that the rookie of the year race runs through Philly. The Philadelphia 76ers fans are finally starting to see the light at the end of the very dark tunnel. The 76ers have a ton of potential, and if their players can stay healthy it will not be much longer until fans will start to see them in playoffs again. The future is bright for the Sixers, so fans should continue to trust the process.
(Above) Dario Saric driving to the basket Courtesy of Charles Krupa/AP
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Sixer s: I nj ur ies, Dr aft Picks Abound By Jacob DeAnnuntis '19 The month of January gave hope to all Sixers fans. After posting a 10- 5 record, their first winning month of basketball since November of 2012, everything seemed to be turning around. They matched last season?s win total in one month, Joel Embiid continued dominating in his rookie campaign, rookie Dario Saric was making big contributions, TJ McConnell began proving himself as a steady ball handler, and the 76ers young squad was winning games they would have normally lost (i.e. close games and games against any team with playoff aspirations). The Sixers had made remarkable progress and the city was buzzing. Joel Embiid even had fans beginning to wonder if playoffs were completely out of the picture. Unfortunately, things have changed for the worst since the Sixers exciting January. Here?s a quick recap: Their record is 7- 14 since January (as of March 18th) They traded away Ersan Ilyasova, one of their main contributors, in exchange for Tiago Splitter (who is currently injured) and two future secondround picks Nerlens Noel was traded to the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for Andrew Bogut (who was bought out), Justin Anderson, and likely two second-round picks A CT scan revealed Ben Simmons's fractured foot was not yet fully healed and he was ruled out for the season
Joel Embiid was also ruled out for the season due to a Meniscus injury The most surprising part of this whole thing is that the young Sixers continue to exceed our expectations and are competitive. However, many fans are questioning their recent moves and are concerned for the future. People are wondering if trading away Nerlens Noel was the right thing to do. It was clear that the 76ers were planning on moving one of their bigs, either Nerlens Noel or Jahlil Okafor, but recently Okafor seemed most likely to be on his way out the door. Multiple teams had expressed interest in him, the Chicago Bulls being the frontrunner, and his minutes became increasingly spare, the Sixers even choosing to leave him behind for their game against the Charlotte Hornets. The biggest twist in this whole story came on February 23rd, when a trade shipping Noel to the Dallas Mavericks was announced. The city was up in arms over this. Noel had recently been showing improvement, providing a major spark on the defensive end, while Okafor?s lackluster defense and rebounding negatively affected the fan?s liking of him. Many also felt the Sixers did not receive enough in return for the former 6th pick. Nerlens however, is going to be a free agent at the end of this season and the Sixers would have been forced to make a decision, either signing for him for the big money he is going to want or letting walk away with nothing in return.
The common theme of injury is another plague that has many Sixers fans worried about the future. Ben Simmons had surgery to repair a Jones fracture in his right foot in October 2016, and the 2016 number 1 overall pick had gone from a possible return in January to out for the rest of the season. This was a low a blow for many fans hoping to see their star rookie contribute this year, and now people are asking if this injury could start a trend for Simmons. Instead, Joel Embiid stole the show this season, but the other star rookie has suffered his own injury problems. After slightly tearing his meniscus against the Portland Trail Blazers on January 20th, he was ruled out indefinitely, then for the rest of the season on March 1st. Embiid has battled injury since entering the league, leading many to wonder if this could also start a trend. The Sixers secretive ways surrounding the Embiid?s injury is also a source of concern
for the fans. Originally the injury seemed to be just a knee contusion and bone bruise, however Bryan Colangelo was forced to tell the media about a slightly torn meniscus, which was also keeping Embiid sidelined. Before revealing this, Colangelo allowed Joel to play against the Houston Rockets on a nationally televised game, disregarding the injury and choosing not to tell the public until later. As it turns, the tear was worse than originally perceived, putting an end to Embiid?s historic rookie season. Colangelo also claims the Sixers are not tanking, although his recent trades and shutdown of stars as said otherwise. After promising the fans transparency when he was hired, Colangelo is making fans question if he really is trustworthy. Although things seem glum for the Sixers as of late, fans should not be discouraged. The Process is starting to pay off, as is evident by their recent
7 | Sports competitiveness. In the absence of Joel Embiid, Dario Saric is making a strong case for Rookie of the Year, putting up impressive scoring and rebounding numbers night in and night out. TJ McConnell, after being inserted in the starting lineup, has proven he could be a solid backup point guard when the team eventually finds their full time point guard. Cap space is another positive for the Sixers with over $40 million in cap space, giving them the ability to sign free agents. The Sixers have stockpile of draft picks this year, including their own, a top 3 protected pick from the Lakers, and the option to swap picks with Sacramento Kings. This year?s draft is loaded with guards, headlined by Markelle Fultz and Lonzo Ball, the Sixers hoping find their point guard. The future looks bright for the Sixers and fun times are ahead of the city. Fans should purchase season tickets now because they will be hard to come by in years to come.
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Debate: Politics in the Classroom By Jack Thorell '19 As Youtube sensation and parody artist ?Weird Al? Yankovic puts it: ?If you want to avoid heated arguments, never discuss religion, politics, or whether the toilet paper roll should go over or under.? While toilet paper roll placement is a whole other debate in and of itself, arguably more controversial than this one, I draw your attention to the first, nonparodic half of Yankovic's wise words. Discussing religion and politics always has been and always will be argumentative. And these two topics that spark more discord than any other, Liam Grugan ?19 not only encourages the discussion of, but advocates for the combination of. Politics have no place in any classroom, particularly the second floor Villiger Hall Religion Department.
filled as they currently are, it isn?t right to put unwilling students, who are expecting purely religious teachings in a religious studies class, through heated political debates. In theory, the idea of politics in a religion class - - in any class -- shouldn?t be a bad thing. A fair, well- organized, discussion in which everyone is heard, respected, and feels safe sharing his opinion, is one that, in a class where the discussion is relevant, I would not be opposed to. But today?s political spectrum is one filled with hate and vitriol. There are more and more radicals on the far extremes of their parties who refuse to calmly and respectfully converse and compromise on issues. I?ve personally witnessed classes in which one or a few students were ostracized because of their views. Those students whose views differ from the teacher or the major-
and most people in today?s world, would run a political discussion without bias and monopoly. But, whether a political discussion is run fairly or not, religion isn?t a class with a required, approved, expected, or necessary political aspect of its curriculum. The Sophomore Religion class that I currently take is listed in the 2016- 17 course catalog as ?The New Testament and Sacraments of Initiation.? At an academically rigorous school, Prep students expect to be taught the material that pertains to the subject they signed up for. That pertinent material, even in religion class, is never politics. Even in a class like Ethics or Morality, where discussing some political issues from the Church?s perspective might be relevant, I know firsthand that even if a political discussion starts with the Church and the issues that they are prevalent
By L iam Gr ugan '19 Since 1540, the members of the Society of Jesus, individually known as Jesuits, have challenged students? conceptions of faith and humanity by applying logic and a critical eye to the otherwise unquestioned dimensions of the human existence. This check of principle serves and has served not to destroy beliefs, but to strengthen them, through pushing students to find value in their fundamental components: out of necessity, they push beyond ?faith? and find comfort in fact. As the Society has aged, the topics debated have shifted to fit the times. Today, the most important of these discussions pertains to politics. Jack Thorell, having lost woefully now twice in the race for student council, is clearly no expert in the area of politics. ?How can a notion be valid if it has never been questioned?? It is the challenge that drives the Prep?s Religion Department: to expand the minds of children who have been told never to doubt.
"I ?ve personally witnessed classes in which one or a few students were ostracized because of their views. Those students whose views differ from the teacher or the majority of the class can often feel like they?re not heard." If Liam Grugan?s means of justifying politics in religion class is the belief that religion and politics go hand-in-hand, then religion shouldn?t be a required course, but rather an elective that students sign up for knowing that they?re going to be discussing politics and wanting to. But religion is a required class at the Prep, and rightfully so at a Jesuit school. Politics, however, are a controversial subject that the Prep shouldn?t require. As long as politics stay as hate-
ity of the class can often feel like they?re not heard. Furthermore, class discussions are run by the teachers. So, if the teacher gets involved in the discussion, he or she can control the conversation and only call on certain people. While not every teacher would unfairly monopolize his or her power like this, the allowance of politics in the classroom can?t be evaluated on a case- to- case basis And too many people are on the far sides of the political spectrum to assume that most teachers,
in, the conversation quickly becomes more about fighting and political party ideals as a whole rather than the issues that pertain to the class. Political discussions in the classroom would be beneficial only if they were consensual, fair, and relevant to the class, none of which are true for the debates that I?ve witnessed in my religion class, and therefore most likely won?t be true anytime politics are allowed or encouraged in the classroom.
Our world is filled with ?facts.? There are certain ideas that have just been filed into our repertoire, all labeled as true and untried. It is only through challenging these ideas that we can sort reality from the alternative. For the young men at the Prep, the classroom is maybe the only environment, in which we can isolate the problems of the world, and relate the gravities of these troubles to our own lives. Whether in Religion, Science, or English class, we are dealing with teachers, who have lived their adult lives in the same world as the one that we are entering. These are people, who have struggled with the same issues of religion and society, have learned to function with their difficulties, and, in turn, have decided to teach to us the lessons taught to them. Mr. Kania, having been fully alive in the world for more than 80 years now, is a perfect example of what a teacher in a Jesuit school should be. He has a firm stance on politics, and tends to share with us, his students, what he believes. This is
not in an attempt to ?brainwash,? nor to ?subdue? the members of opposing parties, it is intended to force everyone ? even those of us aligned with him ? to reassess values, which, commonly, have been handed to us without any critical explanation. If you walk out of his class, relying solely on the force- fed belief that it is ?impossible? for, say, Jesus to have had siblings, you are missing the point. You need to be able to look at yourself, and decide what you know to be factual, and what you know to have been misconstrued. A discussion of politics, in an era of propaganda, is a common theme for his students. Kania is against the ?inhumane? actions taken by the new administration in dealing with immigration, the environment, and a host of other pressing issues. The obvious benefit that only a portion of the class can enjoy is having their opinions validated; however, there is equal value in being troubled by the class. Many students disagree with his opinions, but the only issue occurs when they shortsightedly take this to mean that the discussion was useless. Without even realizing it, the students are pushed to reaffirm their values; they are presented with opposition, and respond by assessing their personal beliefs in a new light. It is true that, even if he does not change your opinion, his experience, at the very least, adds an intellectual strength to it.To try and deny a teacher, who has obtained so much knowledge from living in the world, the opportunity to provide his or her wisdom to a group of adolescents is madness. This is not a question of right or wrong, nor is it a question of appropriate or inappropriate, it is a question of whether or not you can see past the material?s role as a simplistic basis for gathering in the classroom, and connect it to the world around you. Jesuit schools stand out because of their challenge to traditional thought; and, frankly, if you want each class to be solely a vehicle of regurgitated information, then you picked the wrong religious society to follow.
9 | Entertainment
Gr ammys Take a Chance on Chance the Rapper By L iam Gibbons '18
more established artist Donald Glover, aka Childish Gambino, Chance produced his second mixtape known as ?Acid Rap.? Cracked.com editor Jack O?brien described ?Acid Rap? as being like ?nothing else before [it]? and the mixtape was rated the #2 album of the year by Metacritic.
In June 2016 the Recording Academy, the association which nominates and awards Grammys to musicians, announced a series of rule changes. One of these rules allows for albums and songs which are only available through streaming to be considered for Grammy awards. This was in response to everincreasing widespread use of streaming services such as Spotify, Pandora, and Apple Music.
In 2015 Chance worked with the band ?The Social Experiment? to produce and guest appear on the album ?Surf? as well as playing a major role in writing, producing and guest appearing on Kanye West?s latest album ?The Life of Pablo? which was released in 2016. Chance?s latest work, ?Coloring Book? was to be known as Chance 3 but was changed before release due to the shift in tone from his first two collections to include more pop and major gospel elements, moving away from strictly louder, harder rap.
This revision could have been a minute detail that receded to the annals of the Academy?s rulebook. Earlier that same year however, the winner for the Best Rap Album Grammy, ?Coloring Book? was released by Chancelor Bennett, aka Chance the Rapper. This year was a big one for Chance. At the Grammys he was nominated seven times, fewer than only Rihanna, Drake, Kanye West, and BeyoncĂŠ in this season. He won for best new artist, best rap album (Coloring Book), and best rap performance (No Problem ft. Lil Wayne and 2 Chainz). His album ?Coloring Book? also did extremely well as it debuted at number eight on the Billboard 200 chart and now resides in the number twentyone spot between Lady Gaga?s ?Joanne? and BeyoncĂŠ?s ?Lemonade?.
A artist's rendition of Chance with his three Grammys, (via Bleacher Report) Chance is rather unusual in the modern music industry because he chose not to sign with any record label to help him produce and sell his music. He has chosen not to sell his work, opting to release anything he overlooks for free via the in-
ternet. For this same reason his work is not available for purchase as a CD or download. He was born and raised in the southside of Chicago aka ?Chiraq? due to its murder rate being higher than Operation Enduring Freedom in
Afghanistan. His music has received massive critical acclaim since his first mixtape, ?10 Day? was released in his senior year of high school during a ten day suspension from school for possession of marijuana. In 2013, with the help of then
Because he does not sell his music Chance provides for his new family, wife and young daughter, through his touring and merchandise sales over the internet. Chance was most recently in Philadelphia to play at the 2016 summer music festival known as Made in America, and is going on a ?Spring Tour? in the coming months, from April through October 2017. The closest shows to the region in the upcoming tour are 6/2/17 New York City, NY; 6/6/17 Baltimore, MD; and 6/17/17 Dover, DE.
Snubs and Sur pr ises: The K ids Choice Awar ds 2017 The biggest shocker of the night came in the form of two awards won by Kevin Hart. Hart recently voiced Snowball, a cunning rabbit in The Secret Life of Pets last year. The voters interpreted Hart?s role in a strange way. Snowball was voted as the ?Favorite Villain? but also the ?Most Wanted Pet.? It is strange that fans recognized how diabolical Snowball was, but also wanted to keep him as a pet.
Kevin Har t sm iles af t er a su r pr ise slim in g (Ph ot o by Ch r is Pizzello/ In vision / AP) By Eamon Gallagher '17 On Saturday March 11th, Nickelodeon hosted its annual Kids Choice Awards. It was a star studded event attended by big shots from every major entertainment industry and boasted large scale performances from Machine Gun Kelly and Camila Cabello. While the festivities were sensational, the real allure of
award shows such as this one is the awards. Much of this year?s hardware was distributed in a predictable manner. Little Mix, the UK pop group brought home the award for ?Favorite Global Music Star.? Zendaya, to the surprise of no one, took home a blimp for ?Favorite Female TV Star? based on her role as K.C. in the hit TV show K.C. Undercover. Not all of the awards went as
one might expect. The show had its fair share of surprises as well as a handful of blatant robberies. A night that should have been a splendid occasion was tainted as many extremely deserving stars were unable to rope in a coveted Kids Choice Blimp. First and foremost, Jacob Sartorius, singer and friend of The Hawkeye Jacob Sartorius was outvoted by Jojo Siwa in
the category of ?Favorite Viral Music Artist.? No one can deny Jojo?s talent. Her hit single ?Boomerang? is an iconic and critically acclaimed work. Jacob Sartorius however, has had five hits of similar if not greater prestige. In my opinion, it is borderline disgraceful that Sartorius was not respected by the voters for his contributions to music over the last year and a half.
A truly good villain should make you scared, make you want to stay away. I can?t imagine snuggling up to the likes of Darth Vader or Freddy Krueger. For this reason Snowball should be in the conversation for one award or the other, not both. Make up your mind America. Overall the right people got their blimps and their slime, but this year?s show highlighted some deeper lying issues with the awards. I?m not quite sure how Nickelodeon can ensure that the voting occurs in an appropriate way. Perhaps they should clarify the criterion or edit the award types. Either way, they need to change something if they don?t want to lose all credibility.
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K odak is Back (I n Pr ison)
M usical M using: I n the Aeroplane By Aidan O?Connor ?17 I will admit it: the first time I listened to In the Aeroplane Over the Sea by Neutral Milk Hotel, it was completely and solely an exercise in irony. However, it became much more than that. The haunting lyrics, the juxtaposition of the goodness of falling in love with the depravity it can lead to, all left me sitting in silence following the end of the album.
By Von Hobe '17 Florida native Kodak Black was recently arrested in Ft. Lauderdale (just a few miles from his hometown) for violating his probation. The rapper chose to spend a night at a social club in Miami and attend a boxing match, landing him back in the same jail from which he was released just two months prior. Kodak Black was originally imprisoned in the Spring of 2016 on charges of armed robbery, battery, and possession of narcotics. After ten months and two hit singles, Kodak?s illegal actions were enough to send him back to court and be held without bond, causing his nationwide tour to be canceled, including a Philadelphia show at the Fillmore last week. Kodak?s latest sentence was arguably predictable after a simple analysis of his rebellious attitude.
In his 2016 single, "There He Go", Kodak Black reminds his audience that he is ?surrounded by them snipers,? intimidatingly fending off any potentially violent threats and warning those who seek to cause him harm that his friends will likely be able to defend him. In his more recent song, "Tunnel Vision," Kodak explains that he is focused on achieving one goal without the use of peripheral vision, which may be to accumulate more wealth. Kodak Black?s goals evidently do not include suppressing his anger, because one part of his probation violation was his refusal to meet with an anger management counselor throughout this time. Kodak?s audience awaits a transition to happier and less threatening music, but while the rapper remains in custody, there will be no releases at all.
While the album has clear thematic ties to the story of Anne Frank and the Holocaust, it is unjust to box in this work with such constraints.
The album, in the final sense, is a contradiction. How can it paint a devastatingly beautiful picture of love in one moment, and then trash it the next with stories of infidelity and constraints on human sexuality? How can it simultaneously portray the human condition in all its rawness and mortality, while also leaving the listener with some paradoxical sense of hope? In a David Bowie-esque fashion, Magnum proposes that
?the Earth looks better from a star that?s right above from where you are?. Furthermore, ?Far away from here there is sun and spring and green forever." Despite lofty ideals of viewing our lives from the stars, the album remains grounded: ?And one day we will die and our ashes will fly from the aeroplane over the sea. But for now we are young. Let us lay in the sun and count every beautiful thing we can see."
Jeff Magnum, the mastermind behind the album, stated that the album came to him following a question he posed to himself: ?If I knew the history of the world, would everything make more sense to me or would I just lose my mind?? The answer, of course, was the latter. Besides the lyrical genius of the album, Magnum is a musical force to be reckoned with. Even his band members are left in awe following his performances. The track ?Oh Comely?, an eight minute and eighteen second epic, was recorded by Magnum in a single take. At the very end, you can hear a band member exclaim ?Holy Sh? !? It is a moment as iconic as Ringo Starr?s classic ?I got blisters on my fingers!? on ?Helter Skelter."
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Faculty Gr id
By Eamon Gallagher '17
M r. Ruper tus
M r. Br aithwaite '89
M r s. K ettinger
M r. Groch
Whole milk or one percent?
1%
Skim
1%
2%
What is your favor ite kind of takeout?
Ethiopian
Chinese
Italian
Chinese
Would you r ather tr avel to 1950 or 2150?
2150
1950
1950
2150 (if we're still around)
I f you could play anyone in 1-on-1, who would it be?
Barack Obama
Someone shorter than me
Jay Wright
Magic Johnson
11 | Entertainment
Video Game Review: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild By M ac Riga '17 At E3 (Electronic Entertainment Expo) 2013, Nintendo revealed its first trailer and gameplay for the latest console installment in their wildly successful franchise, The Legend of Zelda. Apart from a vague ?2015? release date, there was very little information given except that the game was going to be massive, ambitious, and unlike any other entry in the series. Expectations were high, and as more information and trailers were released, fan excitement began to build. Finally, on March 3rd of this year, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was released, and shattered its impossibly high expectations. Breath of the Wild is a massive deviance from the standard formula of Zelda gameplay. Rather than being a linear experience, with the game following a relatively set series of events, Breath of the Wild takes a cue from the very first entry in the series, dropping the player off in a massive world and allowing them to do however much or little they wish. There are only two required things to do in this game: you must complete the tutorial (an action which provides you with all the knowledge and tools needed to conquer the rest of the game) and defeat Ganon, the final boss.
Everything you do between those two points is entirely up to the player. You can beat the four major dungeons, you can scour every inch of the world solving puzzles and discovering new locations, you can run right to the final boss and (providing you aren?t killed outright) beat the game with the bare minimum in equipment and abilities: the choice is yours. The core gameplay is not revolutionary by any means, but is polished to a high degree. Traversing the world is enjoyable and varied- you can travel on foot, on horseback, gliding through the air, swimming through water, even sliding down slopes on your shield. Combat is simple, but difficult- almost reminiscent of the Dark Souls franchise. You can attack with one handed weapons and a shield, heavy, two handed weapons, long range spears, or your bow. The caveat is that every weapon and shield in the game has a set durability and will break over time. New weapons can be found scattered across the world, bought from shops, recovered from defeated enemies, rewards from side-quests, even built in some cases. This element, along with the increased difficulty of enemy encounters, makes combat more strategic than it's ever been in the series?s 30 year history.
The presentation of the game is beautiful. The visuals are stunning- a mix of Ocarina of Time?s more realistic style and The Wind Waker?s cartoonish style. The music is minimalistic and beautiful, featuring the piano as the primary instrument driving each track but colored with a diverse array of other instruments that help to set the scene perfectly. Character designs are unique and interesting, and the game features full voice acting for the first time in a Zelda game. This new element breaths life into the world and its characters, and boosts the game?s immersion immensely. The story is simple, as is often the case with Zelda, but compelling nonetheless. The characters are lovable and relatable, especially the titular princess who is given a more complete and sympathetic character than ever before. Apart from the varied cast of main characters, the less important NPCs (non-player characters) each have their own personalities and quirks that make the game?s world come to life. I could list the technical merits of this game for pages and still have more to talk about, but at its core this game has something about it that cannot truly be expressed with terms and statistics and analysis. Breath of the Wild is not revolutionary in the kind of
game it is: Skyrim forged this kind of game way back in 2012, The Witcher 3 nearly perfected it in 2015. Both were marketed as games that would provide a true adventure, a living world to explore and revel in, where players could spend hours discovering and learning about their surroundings, and become fully immersed in their worlds; the true essence of escapism which so many games have tried to achieve. I bought both of those aforementioned games and played them both to death, but neither can even hope to stand to the towering achievement of Breath of the Wild. This game comes so startlingly close to perfection, I almost grow sad to think that everything from this point on will be downhill for the Zelda franchise (that is until I remember this is the same studio that brought us Ocarina of Time in ?98). The goal of the Zelda series has always been to recreate the feeling of adventure and exploration familiar to so many of us when we were young and the world was a massive, unknown place, full of experiences to be had and mysteries to uncover. Breath of the Wild truly accomplishes that goal, in a more perfect way than I could have possibly expected it to. It?s almost hard to write about, in that the magic of this game comes from experiencing it firsthand. If ever there was a reason to buy a Wii U or the Switch, this
game is it. The past seven years have been a hugely important one for the video game industry. It has seen some of the medium?s greatest achievements and its greatest disappointments. Years in which the Supreme Court have been afforded protection as creative works and free speech. Years in which the medium has finally begun to truly enter the mainstream consciousness and become a widely discusses form of entertainment. Knowing all of this, looking at the impact some games have had on the art form as a whole, and acknowledging the merits of the titles released since 2010, I can say truthfully I believe The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild will be game of the decade, and perhaps even a contender for the best game of all time. The game is available now on Wii U and Nintendo Switch.
Released Date: M arch 3, 2017 M etacr itic Score: 97/100 Pr ice: $59.99 Aver age L ength: 40-50 hour s (100+ hour s for 100% completion) ESRB Rating: E 10+
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