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Edit ed by Joe Egl er '16 and Facul t y Grid, Sudoku, SJP Writ ing Lab, and Hoverboard Saf et y Ryan Naehr '16
Inside This Week's Issue Opinion
Vol ume 41, Issue XVIII
The Student Newspaper of St. Joseph's Prep
March 4, 2016
Pol l Shows Sl eep Deprivat ion Trust ees Weighing Probl emat ic Among Prep Addit ion of Sol ar Panel s St udent s
Exhausted seniors sleeping in the senior lounge. By Pat Ryan ?16 By Daniel O?Connel l ?19
in modern society. They are used to There is a take energy from and tool used and taken sunlight it into for granted convert usable electricity. everyday by Prep students, Although sometimes without purchasing them is even knowing. expensive, they are tools that last a Electricity runs rampant very long time and in good throughout the stay condition school, whether for their charging an iPhone throughout usage. secretly in the back of a class, or for powering a grill to make those sought-after breakfast burritos.
A couple weeks ago, the engineering club? through the guidance of physics But no teacher Mr. Scott matter how it is Murphy? began a used, it is always of conversation about vital importance to placing solar panels on the roof here at how the Prep runs. the Prep. Recently, a ?The major new idea that may setback for solar help reduce the cost of electricity, panels is really the without taking cost, but, in the away any of that long term, green precious battery energy will save the Prep money,? life, has sprung. says Murphy. Solar panels The Prep has are relatively new
After three already taken to four hours of actions towards homework, student becoming more council president energy-efficient, including changing most of the light bulbs to fluorescent bulbs. The idea By Liam Scot t ?17 really started as a The Prep was project that Murphy one of 11 Jesuit assigned to his high schools with engineering class, delegates at the but it has taken off annual Arrupe due to students? interest in the subject.
Andrew Oliver ?16 says that he usually only gets six to seven hours of sleep. If his fatigue
becomes detrimental, he has a special system to finish his work. Continued on page 2.
Mission & Minist ry At t ends Arrupe Leaders Summit Leaders Summit this past weekend in Adamstown, Maryland. Prep sophomores
and
juniors on the Mission and Ministry Board attended the event with two ASC Continued on page 2.
This shows that students care about creating a more energy-efficient environment, and, most importantly, not having their Chromebooks die four hours into a research project. The idea has been taken to the Board of Trustees to see whether it could really help Continued on page 2.
From left to right: Mr. Joe Binck ?11, Steven Dierkes ?18, Conor Battin ?17, Liam Scott ?17, Fr. Joseph Lacey, SJ ?58, Matt Zito ?17, Jack Cassidy ?18, Kevin Ketchell ?17, and Mr. Brendan Kennedy ?11.
Page 2 ?If I have a lot of homework, I?ll try to fall asleep at eleven, then I?ll benefit the Prep in wake up at like five a positive way. to try to get that Murphy also last bit in before hopes that the school,? says popularity of this Oliver. project will foster His main interest in focus is working environmental hard. protection in Sleep is not general among a priority. students.
Panel s (Cont 'd)
?I hope that this is bringing attention that to an issue I think more people should pay attention to.? He believes that finding anyone against the idea of saving the Prep money, and saving the environment while doing so, would be hard. ?I believe people should listen to the environment and take action before it is too late.? members. Schools from the east coast to Canada were brought together by the Ignatian Solidarity Network to exchange ideas and focus on how the students can improve their collective Ignatian identity and vision. The summit took place at a remote retreat center, surrounded on all sides by endless rolling fields. Those from the Prep were able to explore the vast campus with students from other schools and, in doing so, get to know them much better.
a consistent bedtime routine, limit afternoon caffeine intake, exercise, and try to Dr. John stay away from Berna explained screens before bed. Only 18 the compounding But, with respondents (five negative effects of homework percent) slept eight sleep deprivation. becoming mainly hours or more. putting ?When you digital, This is much miss out on sleep, away computers lower than the not only are you and phones can be National Sleep hard. His work Foundation?s 2006 impairing On Windows, ethic may be above survey?s finding of concentration and but Macintosh, and average, but his 25 percent of high attention, you? re losing the jailbroken iOS lack of sleep is not. school students benefits of sleep, devices, a program who slept eight which Fifty-nine are the called F.lux will dim percent of the 377 hours or more. processing and the blue light that students who Teenagers? consolidation of suppresses responded to The sleep cycles new memories and melatonin. For Hawkeye?s sleep naturally shift a problem solving,? Google survey said that couple hours later says Berna. Chromebooks and they average only into the night, A continued other devices, there five to six hours of making it harder to lack of sleep can are physical screen sleep per night. go to bed at a also that lead to protectors reasonable time. block the blue light. Sixty-three depression, students Also, blue anxiety, and higher For example, responded to the light from rates of car Charlie Wagner ?16 survey between computer screens accidents. makes sure that he 11:45 p.m. and suppresses the To get to bed gets around eight 3:30 a.m. release of earlier, students to nine hours of melatonin, the should try to create sleep a night. The
for
American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that teenagers should gets at least 8.5 to 9.5 hours of sleep a night.
Summit (Cont 'd)
body?s natural sleep aid, preventing the normal feelings of sleepiness.
After he completes an hour of homework, he is usually in bed by eight, watching Netflix, then asleep by ten. He keeps a consistent routine. ?When I get good sleep, I am more aware and healthier,? he said. He prioritizes sleep because he does not believe a happy and successful life is dependent on high school grades. ?It?s not what you know. It?s who you know,? commented Wagner. Berna stressed importance sleeping studying.
the of over
?If you have a test tomorrow, and have to choose Continued on page 6.
Al l en Iverson Named Final ist f or Hal l -of -Fame Induct ion By Joe Egl er ?16 On Friday, February 12, Philadelphia sports icon Allen Iverson was selected to be a finalist for induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
the weekend was centered mostly around the Ignatian identity of the various schools.
It cultivated leadership skills in the participants, challenged the participants to think critically about how their own schools live A popular, the Jesuit charism, yet solemn and provided a highlight of the forum to voice to setting was a opinions in quaint and well counterparts Jesuit respected slave other graveyard in the schools. midst of a wide Together, field, surrounded the students by dying trees. reflected on the The programming
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life of General Arrupe
Superior Pedro and
explored message of and realism.
his love
The participants discussed how he is a monumental example of a leader for the Church and the Society. There is a famous story in which, at the time of the atomic bomb in Japan, Father Arrupe did not hide and pray, but rather sprang into action and taught Jesuit novices how to act as emergency nurses to those in need. That is the type of leadership Continued on page 4.
Iverson played for 14 seasons in the NBA, including 10 full seasons with the Philadelphia 76ers. A native of Hampton, Virginia, he was drafted from Georgetown University as the first overall pick by the Sixers in 1996. A shooting guard, Iverson was named an All-Star 11 times and Most Valuable Player in 2001. That same year, he led the Sixers to the franchise?s first Finals appearance in eighteen years. He led the
inductees, alongside four-time champion Shaquille ?Shaq? O?Neal, who spent eight of his His number, 19 total seasons three, was retired with the Los by the 76ers on Angeles Lakers at March 1, 2014, as center. Iverson joined the The likes of Sixers enshrinement greats Julius ?Dr. J? is Erving, Wilt ceremony scheduled for Chamberlain, and September 9 in Charles Barkley. Springfield, Iverson Massachusetts. headlines the 2016 league in points per game four times, and in steals per game three times.
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Facul t y Grid
By John Kromchad '17
Mr. Francis Raf f a
Ms. Gina Gul l i
Who is your el ect ion f avorit e?
Hillary Clinton
Undecided
Do you l ove or hat e Chromebooks?
Like them sometimes
Why did you become a t eacher? What is your f avorit e song?
Ms. Susan Cook
Mr. St ephen Ol dham
Undecided
Bernie Sanders
Like
Neutral
Inspiring teachers
I needed a job
Anything but Maroon 5
?Imagine? by John Lennon
Like, not love
Love of Spanish and had inspiring teachers
Always wanted to be language teacher ?You?ve Got a Friend? by Carole King
?Make Your Own Kind of Music? by the Mamas and the Papas
Act ing Shady: An Opinion on LeSean McCoy's Of f -Fiel d Act ions By Marco before an MCL tear The Sammart ino ?18 ended his season argument led to pushing, shoving, As many will early. and then punching. tell you, LeSean Although McCoy is one of the there is no One of the officers better running question that was knocked to the where backs in all of McCoy is a ground, video evidence modern-day pro phenomenal shows McCoy and football. athlete, loved by his friends kicking McCoy is Eagles fans and and stomping on regarded as players alike, he him. something of a has not exactly Once great here around been stellar off of the field. security had broken Philadelphia, where he spent six On Sunday, up the fight, both seasons and rushed February 7, McCoy the officers and and his for 6,792 yards and and three McCoy friends were kicked 44 touchdowns. friends? one of out. which was another However, The police last season, he was NFL player? were enjoying officers suffered traded for Kiko Alonso, a former themselves at a broken noses and Buffalo Bills Philadelphia linebacker, in a nightclub, when an argument with a highly controversial trade few off-duty police a that drew many officers over bottle of questions. He played the entirety champagne broke of last season there out.
ribs as well as a possible skull fracture for one of them. As an NFL player, McCoy knows that his actions are under a microscope at all times, and that he cannot afford to make a mistake as big as this. Being under that type of pressure 24/ 7 can be very stressful, and coping with it can be difficult.
McCoy at his first press conference with the Buffalo Bills. McCoy has not Perhaps been charged by the Philadelphia McCoy was simply District Attorney for his involvement in Continued on page 8. this case.
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Summit (Cont 'd)
Recent Prep Graduat e St ars in Col l ege-Based Web Series
By Mac Riga ?17 that students foster at various Jesuit institutions.
important throughout summit.
issues the
The Prep was one of a handful of committed schools that raised
The experience was very fruitful to the Prep and the other
schools in the Jesuit network. The entire Jesuit school network will be enhanced by this gathering of young and dedicated leaders.
Recent graduate Kieran McCabe ?15, a four-year Cape & Sword Drama Society alumnus, continues his acting career as a freshman at Loyola University Chicago. McCabe, who is currently pursuing a double major in English/ Theater and Creative Writing with a minor in Musical Theater, was cast as the lead in Loyola?s
production of Columbinus, set to open this April. He is also starring in a brand new web series, KPU. A comedy show, KPU takes place at the fictional Kickapoo University, and follows the antics of four freshmen as they adjust to college life. MR: ?How did KPU get st art ed?? KM: ?The project began as the brainchild of
two Loyola freshman film majors, John St. Pierre and Sophie Krueger. They wanted to write, shoot, and produce a web series in the style of The Office. So they assembled a team of writers, actors, camera and sound team, and a managerial staff in the first semester. We began brainstorming, and quickly ideas took shape, and we began shooting. The
Father General Pedro Arrupe serves as a modern model for Jesuits, Catholics, and Christians alike.
Int erest ed in Advert ising f or a Cl ub or Act ivit y in The Hawkeye? Cont act edit ors Joe Egl er ?16 (joseph.egl er@sjprephawks.org) and Ryan Naehr ?16 (ryan.naehr@sjprephawks.org).
Page 5 By Eamon Gal l agher ?17 In the past few weeks, students may have seen flyers or heard announcements regarding the new SJP Writing Lab. At first, students may have even felt unable to avoid its ubiquitous advertisement. Even so, as a brand new entity at the Prep, the writing lab is relatively unknown. As a community, the Prep may still might be unclear about how and why it was created. Mr. Kevin Kearney ?06, one of the creators and instructors of the writing lab, explained the purpose of the writing lab. ?The general idea is that it helps students who struggle with writing to build on foundational skills,? he said. The reason this is so critical, as Kearney pointed
SJP Writ ing Lab Makes Debut out, is that many students are perhaps unable to meet with their English teachers.
and eventually taking two of my freshman classes, that opened me up to be able to take the He stressed on responsibilities of the importance of having feedback the writing lab,? and help during the said Kearney. writing process, or Between even just an extra Kearney and Ms. set of eyes. Eleanor Tecosky, He said that the other writing the the lab was instructor, especially crucial Writing Lab is now for students who able to run for four each ?need to meet with periods day? at second, teachers but can?t get in early enough fourth, fifth, and or have a sport seventh periods. after school, or Students are their free periods able to schedule don?t line up with appointments their teachers?.? online at the writing lab Kearney webpage, found in continued, explaining the a link on the Library creation of the McShain writing lab, page of the Prep?s website. revealing that the idea has been During a tossed around for a session at the while, but the writing lab, a English department student will meet has been unable to one-on-one with a amass the writing coach, and appropriate can choose what he resources until this wants to review. year. Kearney says ?With Mr. [Daniel] Crawford [?11] coming in this year and acting as my student teacher
that, as of now, he and Tecosky are gauging the interest of the student body in the
An advertisement for the SJP Writing Lab. writing lab.
myself, but we?re Its creation If interest definitely open to in itself is a bold possibility,? and encouraging increases, student that step for language editors may said Kearney. become available The Prep education, and its will at the lab. Writing Lab is an evolution hopefully bring ?Right now easy, fresh, and even more it?s kind of accessible resource reinforcement for for students to manageable anyone who seeks between Ms. improve the writing it. Tecosky and aspect of their Prep experience.
Hoverboards: A Great Gif t or a Deat h Wish? By Ronan Egan ?18 Over the past year, especially around Christmastime, the consumer world has obsessed over hoverboards? one of the most fun, and dangerous, toys that people buy. Overall, however, when people learn to use them the right way, there should be no problem with driving one around, regardless of what the media or sports coaches say. While riding them is one of the best feelings in the world, there is plenty of risk to driving a hoverboard.
However, all of these risks can be avoided if people just decide to use their brains before trying them out. If you haven?t been on a hoverboard before, first, I would suggest you try one; second, just try not to be stupid. Driving a hoverboard backwards down a hill as your first time is probably not a good idea. Neither is doing a race around your house, or even spinning around on it in a circle repeatedly until you fall off.
you will be fine, since most of the problems have happened to people who are first-timers on a hoverboard.
Injuries on the actual hoverboard have If you decide been the least of to start slow and many people?s get used to it, then
concerns. They have had countless issues with the flammability of the batteries when charged for too long. Many fires have been caused because people have left
hoverboards on the charger for 12 hours, when it might take one or two to fully charge. Again, following the rules can literally save lives, houses, and millions of dollars worth of damages.
Overall, hoverboards have been one of the most controversial toys in modern history. Are they safe? Will they Continued on page 6.
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Deprivat ion (Cont 'd)
between staying up an extra hour and studying, or going to bed. I?d say go to bed. You?re going to lose more than you gain by staying up that extra hour.?
Hoverboards (Cont 'd) light my house on fire? Will I get hurt? All of these questions can be answered by simply following the directions and taking it slow when you first start. And as much as we all like to watch the videos of people crashing into Christmas trees on their hoverboard, it would probably be a little bit less funny if you were on the other end of things.
These results are valid as of February 26, 2016, at 12:22 a.m. ?If you have a test tomorrow, and have to choose between staying up an extra hour and studying, or going to bed. I?d say go to bed. You?re going to lose more than you gain by staying up that extra hour.? - Dr. Berna
Show (Cont 'd) entirety of the first semester this year was spent filming and writing, and our pilot episode aired on February 1st, 2016.? MR: ?How did you get invol ved wit h t he project ?? KM: ?I got involved because I live down the hall from the producer, John. Essentially, I bumped into him in the hallway while they were talking about the idea and I mentioned that I act and I was basically given the part of one of the four main characters. The
funny thing is the original team of KPU all live in the same dorm on Loyola?s campus: Campion Hall, named after Edmund Campion, S.J. We unknowingly got placed in this dorm which would become home to this show, a great community of hard-working people, and the comedy of freshman year of college.? MR: ?What pl ans are in pl ace f or t he f ut ure of t he show?? KM: ?The goal is to produce 10 episodes a season. And the goal is that the
quality of the show increases with every episode. We get a little bit better at everything as we work together and learn what works and what doesn?t and it?s a lot of fun.? MR: ?What were t he major inspirat ions f or t he show?? KM: ?The major inspirations were The Office and Parks and Recreation, at least in form. We wanted to give an accurate representation of the types of challenges and situations that freshmen in college often find
themselves in. Because when you live in a dorm room the size of a closet with a total stranger and you have public bathrooms? funny stuff happens.?
cast ??
KM: ?As of right now the core cast is staying pretty much the same. Anyone interested in coming to Loyola Chicago can apply and audition to be MR: ?How a part of KPU! I?d l ong does t he love to have more product ion of an Prep guys out average episode here with us.? t ake?? MR: ?Is t he KM: ?Average production time is about two and a half weeks. From the first writing meeting all the way to posting on YouTube.? MR: ?Are t here any pl ans in t he works to expand or minimize t he core
show monet ized in any way?? KM: ?The show as of now is not monetized, but there are plans in the making. We became an official Loyola University Chicago organization at the beginning of the semester, so
we have a budget from the school. Additionally, we will be selling merchandise and next semester we plan on advertising on our various social media pages to bring in some funds for the show, which will only improve it.? KPU has four episodes out on YouTube now, with weekly updates on Mondays at 8:00 PM EST.You can follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, Facebook, and Youtube @kpushow.
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An Opinion on t he Drake vs. Meek Mil l Feud
By Marco dropping ?Charged Sammart ino ?18 Up,? Drake released ?Back to Back.? ?Stop comparing Drake to In this me too? He don?t freestyle, Drake write his own raps!? takes numerous These words, shots, including a delivered in a reference to Meek?s with Tweet from relationship Nicki: ?Is that a Philadelphia rapper Meek Mill on July world tour or your 22, 2015, set the girl?s tour?? stage for one of the most memorable and intriguing grudges in the history of rap.
Meek opened for Nicki Minaj, whom he is dating, on her Pinkprint Tour.
Shortly after recording the song ?R.I.C.O.? with Drake, for the album Dreams Worth More Than Money, Meek claimed that Drake
Meek responded.
According to the website Celebrity Net Worth, Drake (above) has an estimated net worth of $75 million. In comparison, Meek Mill (right) has an estimated net worth of $3 million.
Mill released 4/4 Part 2 on the same day as A few days Drake?s ?Summer after ?Back to Back? Sixteen,? wherein was released, Drake disses just Meek?s ?Wanna about every big Know? made its name out there, from Meek Mill to President Barack Obama.
Drake at the 55th Annual Grammy Awards. did not write his debut. own verses; that, Although he instead, he used a called out Drake ghostwriter. numerous times, Drake was the diss lacked not going to just sit substance, or any by and let Meek lines that would tweet about how he damage Drake?s was a fake rapper. reputation.
scrolled upon at least one joke about him on social media at one point or another, and you have a comprehensive loss.
and then received the key to Toronto from Mayor John Tory.
him right now, not even beloved hometown hero Meek Mill.
Drake is living the life, and no one can stop
At least he still has Nicki.
What these So what rappers have here have we learned is a truly unique here? situation. They?re For starters, throwing the world found shade? lots of it. out that Drake is But someone not the person to has to take the L mess with. here. The fact that Anyone who he dropped has heard ?Back to ?Charged Up? and Back? at least once ?Back to Back? will tell you that within a few days Meek got trashed of Meek?s Tweets on this one. shows that he is Even though always ready for ?War Pain? is a something like this. solid diss, it came Then, ?Back six months after to Back? got the initial beef. nominated for a
On February 7, 2016, Meek was sentenced to 90 days of house arrest for parole violation. Starting earlier this week, on March 1, he has worn an ankle monitoring bracelet. He is not permitted to record, release, or perform music during this time.
Int erest ed in Writ ing f or The Hawkeye? St op by t he Rooney Room (in Jesuit Hal l ) at 2:40 p.m. Fol l ow The Hawkeye on Rumor has it Twit t er t here wil l be cookies. @Hawkeye_SJP.
So, ?Drizzy? dropped ?Charged Up,? a track that many said was a warning to Meek.
Recently, Meek dropped the EPs 4/4 and 4/4 Part 2, which contain not one, but two Drake However, Meek clearly did disses (?I?m Da Plug and not acknowledge Freestyle? the warning, and, a ?War Pain?). few days after However, he
You just can?t wait half a year before dropping a half-decent diss, after Drake ends your career in a matter of a few verses.
Grammy.
Yes, Grammy.
a
A diss track that was made in a few days was nominated for one of the most prestigious honors When Meek in the music did respond the industry. first time, with In addition ?Wanna Know,? it to this, Drizzy was weak. coached the Add to this Canadian celebrity the fact that just team for NBA about everyone has All-Star Weekend,
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Shady (Cont 'd) a victim of high expectations that no one can fulfill. Furthermore, McCoy?s judgment was most likely under the influence of alcohol, as he was at a nightclub with friends.
Hawkeye Sudoku The first person who correctly completes the puzzle and returns it to Joe Egler or Ryan Naehr ?16 will receive a free lunch pass.
Hawkeye St af f
Assaulting an off-duty police officer? or anyone at all, for that matter? is completely unacceptable.
Editors-in-Chief Joe Egler ?16
Even worse, the incident occurred in There is no Philadelphia, where excuse for his McCoy played for actions and their six seasons and a consequences, but established these factors may legacy. have affected his And if McCoy decision-making. wants to pride Even though himself on being a in the standards of professional discipline for an every sense of the his NFL player are word, then incredibly high and off-field discipline demanding, they must improve, and are still standards he must admit that that every he was wrong and work towards professional his football player, improving attitude. including McCoy, must observe.
Ryan Naehr ?16 Staff Writers Aidan Donaher ?16 Augie Lorei ?16 Ryan Mannion ?16 Andrew Oliver ?16 Fintan O?Toole ?16 Joe Pisacano ?16 Stas Postowski ?16 Pat Ryan ?16 Kevin Sampson ?16 Joe Schade ?16 Conor Battin ?17 Joe Console ?17 Jon Erdy ?17 Eamon Gallagher '17 Marcello Garber ?17
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Mike Grafenstine ?17 Michael Haley ?17 Von Hobe ?17
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John Kromchad ?17 Christopher Magiera ?17 Tristen Mordan ?17 Aidan O?Connor ?17 Mike O?Neill ?17 Mac Riga ?17 Liam Scott ?17 Bobby Simons ?17 Kyllian Vong ?17 Jack Yocom ?17 Matt Zito ?17 Ronan Egan ?18 David Haddad ?18 Evan Matthews ?18 Matthew Phillips ?18
Event s By Joe Egl er '16 Upcoming Games WRESTLING: PIAA Regional Tournament today @ 3:00 p.m. Next Week at t he Prep
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MONDAY, 3/ 7:
Life Meeting
WEDNESDAY, 3/ 9:
?C? Day
Faculty/ Staff Retreat (No School)
Technology Committee Meeting
FRIDAY, 3/ 11:
TUESDAY, 3/ 8:
National Greek Exam
Fathers?Club Steering Committee
Kairos 149 Starts Prep Community
Class of 2020 Information Night ?A? Day
?B? Day
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Joe Scott ?19 Moderator Mr. Leo Vaccaro ?05 Special Thanks To
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Mr. Frank Raffa