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Pax Christi collected and donated an abundance of goods to local non-profits supporting Afghan refugees in Philadelphia

(Photo: Murphy Bonner '22)

Many watched in sorrow as thousands of Afghans sought to leave their home country on overcrowded planes with poor conditions. We continued to standby as Afghans arrived in the US, even though some landed in our very own Philadelphia.

Yet, Pax Christi felt compelled to act.

Pax Christi's collection bin in the foyer for toiletries, underwear, and socks.

the unheard and underrepresented. They collected toi-

letries, socks, and underwear see I MPACT on pg. 3

Joe M or ganti '19 and NBA's J.R. Smith Clash in College Tour ney

(Photo: Joe Morganti '19)

(Photo: St. Joseph's Prep)

M ental Health at the Prep

On October 24, the Prep crew team traveled to Boston to compete in the Head of the Charles Regatta. In total, 5 Prep boats raced in the regatta with the Varsity 8, Luke Helstrom, Owen Finnerty, Luke Smith, Max Wilson, Jack Williamson, Owen McKenna, Gio Santanielo, Phil Watson, and Thomas Cullen (right to left), placing 2nd overall and retaining their position as the fastest Jesuit high school 8.

(Photo: The 2020 Chronicle Yearbook)

Throughout late September and early October, Pax Christi held a goods drive to support the refugees. Pax Christi is a social justice organization committed to advocating for

(Photo: Murphy Bonner '22)

By Aiden Ander son ?22

Crew Places 2nd at Head of the Char les (Photo: St. Joseph's Prep Crew Facebook) (Photo: St. Joseph's Prep)

Pax Chr isti Aids Afghan Refugees

November 5, 2021

(Photo: James Williamson | Philadelphia Sports Digest)

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As discussions of mental health and the impact that school can have on a student's mental health have become more common, Isaish Littlejohn '24 looks into how the academic rigor of the Prep can result in worse mental health as well as the resources the Prep offers to combat that.

By I saiah L ittlej ohn '24 The Academic Advantage Progr am Helps Combat Poor Study Habits I n Or der to I mprove M ental Health Anxiety has served as a worthy adversary of the human condition since the beginning of time. As humanity makes

scientific advances, man continues to come up with various techniques to limit stress, to avoid more severe cases such as sleep deprivation, depression, and suicidal thoughts.

St. Joe?s Prep, distinguished for its rigorous academics, see OKAY pg. 6

Temple freshman Joe Morganti '19 (above right), recently retired NBA player J.R. Smith (above right middle), all played together in the Elon Phoenix Invitational at Alamance Country Club on Monday, October 11, which set social media ablaze.

By Stephen Cain ?22 At Alamance Country Club in North Carolina for the Elon Phoenix Invitational, it was expected to be just another golf tournament for Temple

freshman and Prep grad Joe Morganti ?19. With all of his tournament pedigree and experience acquired from being a star of the Prep golf team in years past, there?s nothing that could have

possibly been thrown at him that would surprise him or throw him for a loop.

Well...maybe former NBA see GOLF pg. 15

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Cooking Club Gets Cookin' with Ser vice, BL CC meals at the Prep.

Smith said, ?The goal for this event was to raise awareness and money for a designated Hispanic-related charity.?

By Jack Gallagher ?23 The Cooking Club is at an all time high. With the most freshmen involved to date and zero fires started so far this year, it is off to a great start.

The club has had great success in the past but nothing can compare to what is building up to be their biggest year yet.

Led by President Nate Murawski '22 and Vice President Nic Smith '22, one of the biggest successes of the Cooking Club last year was their soup kitchen where students

met at the Prep one Sunday morning and made soup to give to those in need. Service through food has always been a part of the club and they plan to continue to do service like this going forward.

When the Prep was forced to move to virtual learning during the COVID- 19 pandemic, the Cooking Club gathered on Google Meet and prepared all of their dishes in students? kitchens. This year is the first time many members of the club have been able to make

Additionally, ?Cooking Club collaborated with BLCC and Hispanic Heritage Club to host a Hispanic Heritage Month Culture Event,? said Vice President Nic Smith ?22. ?Cooking Club members made Hispanic cuisines that were brought to the event from home.?

During the actual event, club members made churros with chocolate ganache, among many other types of food like Brazilian rice, Mexican street corn, and arroz con habichuelas.

For Smith and the rest of the club, they wanted to do more than just bring delicious cuisines to the Prep community.

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Students enjoying some leftovers from the BLCC, Hispanic Heritage Club, and Cooking Club collaboration.

So far, members of the Cooking Club, along with Spanish teacher Ms. Baland, have made arepas, which are biscuit- like foods made of ground maize dough and served with beans, rice, and ground beef. Also, they used grilled cheese as an introductory meal for the first-timers.

The best part is: there are always plenty of leftovers! The Cooking Club usually meets on Friday afternoons during Community Period and is open to new members. If any students are interested in joining

(Photo: @sjprep_paxchristi)

(Photo: Luke Gallagher '23)

Leo Figge ?23, an avid member of the Cooking Club, said, ?Cooking Club is the ?bomb.com? and you should totally join.?

the Cooking Club - or the unofficial ?eating club? - reach out to Nate Murawski ?22 to see how you can get involved in the making (and/or eating) of some delicious foods! One thing that?s for certain is that it doesn?t look like the Cooking Club will be cooling down anytime soon.

Club member Luke Reger '25, with his only sightly burnt grilled cheese, smiling gleefully at a Cooking Club meeting outside school.

Congress Unfr iends Facebook Frances Haugen, a former Facebook employee turned whistleblower, testified before Congress on a number of Facebook's faults and now hopes the company makes changes for the better.

You probably use Instagram every day. Maybe you use it to catch up with news, sports, or friends, or just to watch funny videos. Regardless, Instagram, owned by Facebook, is something that most are familiar with. In late September, the Wall Street Journal published the ?Facebook Files?, a series of stories centered around internal documents obtained from Facebook that revealed just how much the trilliondollar social media company values profits over the well being of its nearly three billion users on both Facebook and Instagram.

Earlier this month, the former Facebook employee who leaked those files, Frances Haugen. testified before Congress. This is far from the first time Facebook has come under scrutiny from the U.S. government. Just a few years ago in 2018, Mark Zuckerberg testified before Congress after a scandal involving the sharing of user data.

by saying it is important to him that Facebook is safe for kids, and that Facebook does not promote harmful content.

Other Facebook executives said that Haugen?s testimony ?mischaracterized? the social media company, and that her claims are unfounded. They also paused development of a new version of Instagram made for children after receiving heavy backlash.

(Photo: cnn.com)

By K ier an Hicks ?23

Former Facebook employee Frances Haugen testifying before Congress, calling for greater government regulation on the social media powerhouse.

While the ?Facebook Files? covered a range of topics from COVID- 19 misinformation to the company having a ?weak? response to human trafficking, the Senate hearings mostly focused on the negative impact of social media on teens and how Facebook profits from it.

Both Republicans and Democrats agreed that something

needs to change. During the hearing, Haugen, the Facebook whistleblower, said that Facebook harms children and teens, amplifies political divisions, and that the government needs to step in to regulate it. ?When we figured out cars were safer with seat belts, the government took action. And today, the government is taking

action against companies that hid evidence on opioids. I implore you to do the same here,? said Haugen. She provided an internal Facebook study that proved Instagram worsened suicidal thoughts for 13.5% of teen girls and contributed to eating disorders in nearly 20% of that same group.

Mark Zuckerberg responded

In an environment like the Prep where nearly everybody uses Instagram on a regular basis, the effects of this could be big.

Ethan Cook ?23 said, ?I?m on Instagram a lot. I use it every day. I use it to keep up with everything - sports, friends, news, music, all that stuff.?

Zach Bielli ?23 echoed his statement, saying ?I use Instagram daily.? When Haugen is proposing actions such as raising the minimum age to make an account on Facebook or Instagram to 17, these hearings could change our daily lives.

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M aking an I mpact

Pictured are all of the goods Pax Christi collected. "Our collection bin was overflowing in the lobby. We delivered between 8-10 bags of goods, evenly split between The Wardrobe and Cradles to Crayons," said Mr. Gambone.

I MPACT from pg. 1 from the Prep community. In the past, Pax Christi held a baby goods drive for two pregnancy centers as well as a make-a-mask drive for Project HOME. The items were donated to The Wardrobe North Philly, as well as Cradles to Crayons.

Both of these organizations work in conjunction with the Philadelphia Nationalities Service Center, which works with the city to settle the Afghan refugees into the Philadelphia area.

Specifically, The Wardrobe is a nonprofit that works to ?eliminate clothing insecurity by outfitting people for life or

work,? (careerwardrobe.org).

Cradles to Crayons supports impoverished children across the Philadelphia area by providing them with essential items.

All of the donated goods will go directly to the refugees.

Many Afghan families are in need of clothes as they are left with only what they were wearing and carrying when they arrived. Socks are going to be especially helpful when winter comes around, as there is a stark difference in the climate between Philadelphia and Afghanistan.

The idea for the drive originated from a conversation between Aiden Vallecillo ?22 and

Mr. Gambone, one of the club?s moderators. Vallecillo said, ?We wanted to make this year a big comeback for Pax Christi and help out in the local community.

After seeing everything that was going on in Afghanistan, I reached out to Mr. Gambone and we decided to hold a drive for those two organizations [The Wardrobe, Cradles to Crayons].?

If Prep students feel inclined to help the refugees outside of donating goods, Vallecillo suggests reaching out to representatives to ensure that the refugees are assisted in their resettlement efforts in the US. He also recommends working with the nonprofit groups.

Sean Angelucci '23 posing with all of the collected items.

?Volunteer with any organizations if you can,? he said. ?There are a lot of organizations in the Philadelphia area that are working to help these refugees.?

In early November, members of Pax Christi will be traveling to Washington, D.C. to participate in the Jesuit Family Teach- In for Justice. At the event, they will be discussing refugee rights and climate justice.

be a major part of the Prep community. I think the club could do a lot of good for not only the direct Prep community, but also the neighborhood surrounding us,? said Vallecillo.

If students are looking to get involved with Pax Christi, look out for any community period offerings. ?We?re always looking for new members and more engagement with our activities.

We really want [Pax Christi] to

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Features A New " Addition" to the M ath Dept.

From the mean streets of Port Richmond comes the newest addition to the math department, Mr. Savage. From his beginnings at Saint Albert's Church all the way to the Prep, he has had an interesting story.

He attended North Catholic High School and later graduated from La Salle University.

Before coming to the Prep, Savage previously taught math at Father Judge for 21 years. ?I wasn?t really looking,? he said after being asked how he made his way to the Prep. He was golfing with one of his friends, Athletic Director Mr. DiBerardinis, when DiBerardinis mentioned a new opening

in the math department. Savage decided to come to the Prep after long deliberation.

He enjoyed his time at Father Judge, looking fondly back at all the memories he made over all those years and the great culture of the school, but needed to change his normal formula. ?I didn?t need a change, but I needed a change,? Savage said.

After being at Judge for so long, he needed new opportunities and the Prep offered that.

He also said that the Prep community was extremely welcoming as he made these huge adjustments to the new area and environment.

Some of his goals for this

league title.

year were to just get through it and to lower his handicap in golf as well as to ?keep on keeping on.? This positive attitude continued into his teaching style.

He said he didn?t have to make many adjustments while teaching at the Prep as opposed to Judge because of how selfmotivated and goal- oriented many of his students are.

Academics weren?t the only thing that Savage will be bringing to the Prep, as he is taking over as the Prep?s wrestling coach. When speaking about his dreams for what Prep wrestling could become, he mentioned the possibility for the team to grab a Catholic

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By M ichael Robak '23

?There?s nobody to blame,? he said when explaining the difference between wrestling and other sports. He wants to develop talent through hard work and mentioned that if those who are interested are willing to put the time and effort in, they will be rewarded.

Through bringing so much to the Prep, students are excited to see what Savage will be able to do with his new skillset and to see what new success the wrestling team will have with him here!

Mr. Savage joined the Prep in the Mathematics Department and on the Wrestling Team.

M r. L e Joins College Counseling

By Peter Bae '24

the same position. Joining college counseling at the Prep was a significant change for him, as he moved from one side of the admissions process to the other. However, he had the advantage of being familiar with the Prep and the Jesuit experience that makes it so special through his work at SJU.

Originally from Vietnam, his family moved to Easton, Pennsylvania in 1995 when he was just one year old. During his middle school years, Le recalls the time when his parents would drop him off at a Vietnamese school to learn to speak the language. However, being the typical 8th grade student who thought learning a language was dumb - a mindset he now regrets to this day he never went to the class. Instead, he took the 20 dollars his parents gave him for lunch and spent it at 7-Eleven to get a slushy. Despite that, Le was an engaged student and attended Easton Area High School where he participated in Junto, the school?s newspaper, and played doubles on the tennis team, something he especially enjoyed because of the bond formed between partners.

From there, he began studying business at East Stroudsburg College in Pennsylvania.

Le soon realized that business was not his forte after he

(Photo: St. Joseph's Prep)

There are many transitions students endure throughout their lives, going from middle school to high school, high school to college, and from college into the world we live in today. However, the newest member of the Prep?s College Counseling Dept, Mr. Phuong Le, has experienced a journey like none other.

Mr. Le joins the College Counseling Department at the Prep!

?bombed a macroeconomics final like 34 out of 100.?

After switching to an English major, Le still hadn?t found what he was looking for. It wasn?t until he reflected on his own path to college did he discover his true passion. ?I was a first-generation student; I had no idea how to navigate the college experience; both of my parents don?t speak English that well; I was doing the Common App on my own,? said Le. With little help from his own college counselor, Le was left with a lack of understanding of

the college process and unsure about what steps to take. Having seen how tough the journey to college can be without proper support, Le was inspired to ?educate more people about the college process,? especially students who are in similar positions he once was.

Le set out into college counseling with the goal of tailoring one?s college process to one?s own individual self.

Le began his career in college counseling as an admissions counselor at Newman University. From there he moved to Saint Joseph?s University (SJU) where he took on

Aside from his college counseling career, Le previously worked as a social media coordinator for a startup called Social Station. Outside of the office, Le enjoys writing poems and has a few of his own pieces published on the iTunes Bookstore. He likes to play video games such as Mario Party and likes to listen to Twenty One Pilots, Drake, Young Thug, NBA YoungBoy, and hip- hop in general. ?Phuong is a great addition to our office. He dove into his position with enthusiasm for the profession and a desire to make immediate connections with the students,? says Mrs. Pinto, one of the college counselors. The only thing to be skeptical about is his lack of support in Philly sports, as he is a Nuggets, Giants, and Nationals fan (don?t hate on him too hard for it though).

Le is now involved in the Trust the Process Club and has dabbled in some other areas as well. Despite only being a couple of months into the school year, Le has already bought into being a man for

and with others. ?I had an idea of what the Jesuit experience was like at SJU, but coming here, experiencing the Mass of the Holy Spirit, working with different organizations like the DI (Diversion and Inclusion) Committee, and with some of the clubs that I hear about, it?s nice to have that little piece of Jesuit faith in there.? He has especially bought into the rivalry against La Salle after learning what this rivalry means to the school and having a similar one at his old high school. The rivalry between Easton and Phillipsburg High School was so intense that one year, when Phillipsburg won in football, ?A kid tattooed the score on him.? Le deserves some credit for pledging his support in the Prep but for the rest of Philly sports, we?ll just give it time.

For now, Le?s goal is to ?figure out and get acclimated to the school and working with and getting students prepared before I can really dip my toes into Prep culture.? Despite enduring the hardships of being a first- generation college student, Le hasn?t given up. Instead, those past experiences encouraged him to help others struggling and served as stepping stones towards where he is today, the Prep.

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I t's Spicy! I t's Sweet! I t's Hot Honey!

By L uke Gallagher '23

yourself with an empty bottle before a food that OS Hot Honey doesn?t go well with.?

It?s hot. It?s sweet. It?s hot honey. Aiden Anderson ?22 has recently started up his own business selling hot honey, a mixture of hot sauce and honey that turns out to be the perfect combination of spicy and sweet. He calls it ?Oracular Spectacular Hot Honey.? Anderson got the idea after spending his summer working at Sunset Pier in Sea Isle. ?Hot honey is exactly what it sounds like? hot honey! It?s spicy, it?s sweet. It?s everything you could want and more. It was one of the things on the menu at Sunset Pier that we would make. We would mainly put it on fried chicken sandwiches, but it was delicious on anything!? said Anderson. ?People don?t know about it but it is one of those foods that definitely will catch you by surprise!?

Anderson started thinking about starting his own hot honey company in August and got Oracular Spectacular Hot Honey off the ground in midSeptember. He began selling the product in mid-October and is excited with the reactions he has been getting from cus-

I can confirm that, ever since getting my bottle of hot honey, I have been putting it on anything I can find and have yet to find something that hot honey does not make taste better.

Anderson prepares all of his hot honey bottles in his home and runs the company by himself. He does not wish to reveal his secrets behind the process but recently told The Hawkeye that he makes sure to include extra love in each and every bottle.

Ribs X OS Hot Honey - A Legendary Combo by Master Hot Honey Chef Aiden Anderson '22

tomers. ?The condiment itself is insanely good,? said Chef Nate Murawski ?22. ?I?ve used other hot honeys but they actually don?t hold a candle to Oracular Spectacular. I am actually looking into an Oracular Spectacular and Cooking Club collab where we make an orange chicken recipe with hot sauce.

Fishing Club Casts Off!

By M ichael Robak ?23 Fishing club has cast off once again, led by Ryan Raiser ?23 and Jake Fox ?23. The club had a one year hiatus after the previous leaders graduated.

The club will be embarking on their first adventure at Linvilla Orchards in Media, PA. They are purposely going to this location because of its ease for new fishermen. All are welcome at the club and they encourage those who may not know that much about fishing to step out of their comfort zone and pick up a rod! ?We are willing to teach whoever is willing to listen,?

Ryan Raiser ?23 said. They are going to focus on mostly trout and other abundant fish in this area. If anyone has an interest

I feel the citrus and honey flavors would pair really nicely together.? ?Hot honey goes with anything,? said Anderson. ?If you think something would be good with hot honey, chances are it is. If you don?t believe me, try it. Buy a bottle and find something it doesn?t taste good on. I think you may just find

in joining the club ask either of the student leaders or Mr. Dougherty in the Latin department and be sure to follow the club on Instagram @sjpfishingclub.

Fishing Club Member Charlie McKernan '23 caught his first bass ever!

As of October 26, Aiden has sold nearly 100 bottles and raised over $100 for The Bee Conservancy within the first three days of being open for

?Since hot honey is relatively new, I wanted other people to experience its amazing, explosive, and bold flavors. It?s something I am so passionate about, and I can?t wait for you to try it,? said Anderson.

There is no doubt in Anderson?s mind that hot honey can not make any food better. Give it a try! And if it?s not delicious, go have a word with Aiden Anderson.

Anderson makes, bottles, and sells his own brand of hot honey called Oracular Spectacular Hot Honey

Celebr ando el M es de la Herencia Hispana

By I an Gomez ?23

The Fishing Club has returned after a one year hiatus, brought back to life by Ryan Raiser '23 and Jake Fox '23.

10% of all profits from Oracular Spectacular Hot Honey are donated to the Bee Conservancy, a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting bees and the environment in which they live. ?I figured that if I was going to sell what bees spend their lives making, I might as well help them out, considering their recent population drop,? said Anderson.

business. Make sure to reserve a bottle now before they sell out again! If you are interested in buying a bottle, check out his website www.oshothoney.com or DM him on Instagram at @os.hothoney.

Esté mes pasado, hemos celebrado el mes de la herencia Hispana. El punto de compartir nuestra cultura públicamente es para dar a nuestros compañeros la oportunidad de experimentar una cultura diferente a la de ellos. Y con esto, hemos puesto una luz en el departamento del idioma moderno, específicamente los profesores y profesoras del Español. El Español como lengua extranjera, es una sino la más popular de las opción más popular en nuestra escuela, superando los programas de Francés, Alemán, y Mandarín.

Con la mayoría de los alumnos tomando el Español, se nos hace claro que si hay una población en la escuela con interés verdadero del aprendizaje del Español. Es por eso que les presento el primer artículo en nuestra publicación escrito cien por ciento en Español.

Esta fue un idea que se me ocurrió hace un año y que ahora se implementa como una cadena que ojala continúa, no solo por gente como yo que expresamos nuestro orgullo de ser Hispano compartiendo nuestro idioma, pero también, por todos aquellos estudiantes que en general tienen la pasión de perseguir sus goles de

aprender un segundo idioma como el Espanol. Les invito a que usen este medio como práctica, y les incito a que soporten a la comunidad Hispana. También, extiendo una invitación para que vengan a las sesiones del Club de Herencia Hispana, dirigida por la Sra. Gulli, salon 206. La expresión de diferentes partes de la comunidad es de mucha importancia, y les pido que nos den su apoyo.

Tr anslation This past month, we celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month. The purpose of sharing our culture publically is to give our classmates the opportunity to explore a new way of being different to what they may be used to. And with this, we have placed a light on our modern language department, specifically the Spanish teachers. The Spanish language is the most popular language elective here, surpassing French, German, and Mandarin. With such a large amount of people taking Spanish, this tells us that there are people who are genuinely interested in learning Spanish.

So, I show you the first article in our school newspaper written in Spanish. This idea was one we had some time ago, and now we unveil it as a way to

end a month dedicated to celebrating Hispanic culture, and hopefully it will continue, not just by people like me who express pride at being bilingual and Hispanic, but also by people in general who wish to further their own studies of the Spanish language. I invite you to use this new part of the newspaper as a practice for the Spanish language, and I insist that you help support the Hispanic community here by coming to sessions of the Hispanic Heritage Club headed by Ms. Gulli, Room 206. The expression of different parts of our community is of great importance, and I ask that you give us your support.

Modern Language Teacher Ms. Ligia Baland helped the Cooking Club make a traditional Venezuelan dish during Hispanic Heritage Month!

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The Academic Advantage Program uses preventive measures such as the Pre- 9th and Freshman Advantage Programs, which ward off bad study habits that could be detrimental to incoming Prep students. In addition, Academic Advantage controls reactive measures including academic warning and peer tutoring, both of which help students overcome a heavy workload.

Peer tutor, Victor Torres ?23 said, ?A lot of kids come in, we look over stuff for them, and it?s a good experience.

Some kids are hesitant at first, and one- on- one contact has been hard since COVID- 19, but this experience is allowing us to learn how to communicate in-person and use our collective knowledge to help each other.?

Troy Larkins- Johnson ?24, a student who has received peer tutoring, agrees. He said, ?I can meet with peer tutors when I?m confused about a subject.?

When asked how good study skills translate into good mental health, Mr. Kevin Gregorio, Coordinator of the Prep Academic Advantage Program, said, ?There are 900 students, who

Juniors Edwin Colon III and Ryan Raiser spend time after school in the library working on math as part of the Academic Advantage Program.

can speak on this better than anyone. Every student, unfortunately, knows the painful feeling of not being prepared and overwhelmed with work.?

Consistent lack of preparation could lead to recurring feelings of stress, which are detrimental to mental health.

According to the American Psychological Association, high school students are likely to isolate themselves, give up easily when frustrated, or react with strong emotions (e.g., anger, hostility), when stressed.

Additionally, teenagers, more broadly, may feel a sudden rush of anxiety when an assignment is mentioned. ?I think we should interpret [these] signals [of anxiety] as cues to better prepare for next time or the upcoming assignment,? Mr. Gregorio adds.

Sustained preparedness regulates anxiety, and contributes to mental stability.

Counseling Depar tment and Pr incipal Cavacos Address Student M ental Health Naturally, Mr. Gregorio finds himself collaborating with

counselors because students? academic issues can run deeper than what?s presented on the surface. Dr. Gillespie, a guidance counselor at the Prep, delves deeper into the demands of his department?s role in the school. ?I serve as a counselor for students when they have their own personal problems and family concerns,? said Dr. Gillespie. Additionally, Gillespie mentioned programs that the counseling department runs regarding mental health concerns and presentations of drug and alcohol abuse, a common, yet circumstantial, catalyst for mental health issues at the Prep and other high schools.

In particular, the Prep works with Michael?s Giving Hand, a non- profit educational and treatment program created in memory of the unfortunate suicide of former Prep student, Michael P. Donatucci ?03.

Michael?s Giving Hand primarily works with teens who have mental disorders surrounding depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts. ?They seem to connect well with our students and their affiliation with the Prep is extremely (Photo: St. Joseph's Prep)

Fortunately, the Prep doesn?t set its students up for failure when it comes to juggling a busy schedule. Staffed counselors, coupled with the Academic Advantage Program, ensure that students are able to properly handle their workload and have a safe outlet to relinquish feelings of stress and find help.

(Photo: Murphy Bonner '22)

maintains an immensely challenging curriculum that can intimidate students, and cause them to question their abilities to bear its weight.

tight. We?ve appreciated the work they?ve done,? Dr. Gillespie said.

Along with being a listening ear for students, Gillespie works with students? parents who need help working with their children. He is also able to issue referrals to students who may want to see someone outside of the Prep who is better equipped to help their situation. Gillespie knows the importance of high school counselors for students dealing with emotional trauma, admittedly from his own life experiences. ?My dad passed away when I was young, and I felt like my local school counselors, although they weren?t in school every day, had a good job.

They tried to talk to me about it, and that?s something I appreciated when I was young,? said Gillespie.

In addition to the input from Mr. Gregorio and Dr. Gillsepie on the topic of mental health at the Prep, Principal Andrew Cavacos voiced his initial opinions on the mental health of Prep students at the very beginning of the 2021- 22 school year. Further conversation with

Mr. Cavacos revealed his passion for the mental stability of students. ?The reality is, mental health is always an issue that is very important in this school? For adolescents, this is a time of stress for a lot of people pressure to get good grades, to succeed in many areas, and there are social pressures [and] those pressures are nothing new,? Cavacos said.

Additionally, Cavacos addressed the added pressures that a year of isolation due to COVID-19 has put on the Prep student body, and admittedly himself. ?Frankly, I?ll admit that I felt stressed and pressured in terms of needing to meet the mark in every area to ensure we were doing everything we could,? Cavacos said about last year. ?I think I took on a somewhat unrealistic expectation of my responsibilities and my abilities for that matter...to take things on my own shoulders.?

Common throughout all my interviewees, students were urged to utilize faculty and tools put in place to help them handle the seemingly insurmountable, yet conquerable, burden of being a St. Joe?s Prep student.

When speaking with Mr. Gregorio he was reminiscent of a time in which causal exercise wasn?t normal. Gregorio further discusses how companies like Nike had changed the overall perspective of recreational running. He?s optimistic that self-care and evaluation will become more prevalent in society, similar to how exercise did over time. Sooner or later people will be pushed to ?Just Do It,? Mr. Gregorio concluded.

Wenger 's Tasty L icks: Wildwood Pizza Rankings (Photo: wildwoodvideoarchive.com)

By Andrew Wenger ?23

First, Sam?s Pizza is, without a doubt, overrated. It?s not bad at all, there are just better out there. It has good cheese and sauce, sure, but the crust is like biting into a piece of cardboard. It is thin, which personally is not my preference, but it is edible for sure. The only real downside to Sam?s is they only accept cash as payment, so you?ll have to go to the ATM first. But, pair their pizza with a bucket of Curley?s fries and

(Photo: Cathartic Demise)

The Wildwood pizza scene is like a debate trying to figure out who the greatest NBA player of all time is. Some will argue Jordan, some LeBron, some Kobe. In this case, we have five worthy candidates for the pizza crown: Sam?s; Joe?s; Angelo?s; Franconi?s; and Mack?s. Which truly is the best pizza in Wildwood, ranked off of the flavor and the crust?

While it was close, Mack's Pizza ended up taking the cake (or pizza?) in this inaugural installment of "Wenger 's Tasty Licks".

lemonade and you got yourself a solid meal. Sam?s is a 7.5.

Not too far from that you got Joe?s, which is known for having larger slices, though nothing too big. I really just don?t feel Joe?s all that much. It cannot remain stable enough to

pick it up and just take a bite out of it, not to mention how the cheese is sloppy and usually slides right off the pizza.

Joe?s is a 6.5.

Now towards the second pier, you find Angelo?s, which has more diverse options than

places like Sam?s and Joe?s, which are more or less just pizza joints. What I like about Angelo?s is the thicker crust compared to the others. The cheese is solid and is not all that bad. It?s not enough to top Sam?s though, so Angelo's is going to be a 6.5 along with Joe?s.

Franconi?s has a pretty good slice of pizza. It has a lot of similarities to pizza I would get up in the Northeast. Good flavor, and the crust is not too floppy, but just the right amount of weight to it. It sort of gives me some home vibes.

I ?m feeling a 7 for Fr anconi's.

Lastly, we got Mack?s. It might be one of the most controversial slices in Wildwood, at least for some. For me though, it is hands down my favorite. The crust holds its shape and the flavor is just right.

M ack?s dethrones

Sam?s on my list with an 8.

In all honesty, Wildwood is probably not the best place when it comes to pizza, but with the many options available, it gets the job done.

In order, my r ankings from best to wor st are M ack?s, Sam?s, Fr anconi?s, Angelo?s, and Joe?s.

(Photo: Murphy Bonner '22)

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Entertainment Faces Hits Streaming, Continues L egacy of M ac M iller

By Zach Reagan '23 In a move that wasn?t hyped up nearly enough, the late Mac Miller?s team has released his acclaimed 2014 mixtape, Faces, to streaming services.

The release comes over seven years after Faces initial release even though this album has been one of Mac?s least known projects. Although he became more mainstream throughout his career, this mixtape never received much mainstream attention. It served more as a liminal, experimental album in between two other beloved projects, Watching Movies With the Sound Off (2013) and GO:OD AM (2015). There is clearly an influence from his previous project, Watching Movies, in the darker and more abstract tracks, and it inspires GO:OD AM in the relaxed and happier tracks. All in all, Mac presents one of his most fun and unique projects to date.

Over the course of the album there are some very deep and heavy lyrical themes, such as

addiction, loneliness, friendship, and growing up. My favorite lyrical work on Faces is a three track run consisting of ?Happy Birthday?, ?Wedding?, and ?Funeral?. Together, these songs cohesively summarize several of the most common yet important human experiences. They follow some of the most significant milestones of a person?s life until they die. ?Funeral? is my favorite track of the trio, specifically because of the eerily upbeat production and, of course, the sad story it conveys.

Mac shows up in the production department on this project as well, showing off his own sampling skills on ?Diablo?, and some other crafty beats on songs like ?Malibu? and ?Colors and Shapes.? You can see in the artists that Mac features that he was having a lot of fun, and, while they can be hit or miss, my favorite features consist of Earl Sweatshirt on ?Polo Jeans?, Vince Staples on ?Rain?, and Sir Michael Rocks

Rapper Mac Miller 's eleventh mixtape, Faces, which was previously unavailable on streaming services, was put on Spotify and Apple Music after his death in 2018.

on ?What Do You Do?, where he and Mac trade verses back and forth. The overall flow of the album can be all over the place, but the quality of songs is consistently good. Because this is a mixtape, Mac tried finding his artistic footing for his next set of albums, and he does everything from a trap banger in ?Insomniak?, to jazz rap in ?Diablo?, and even a psychedelic RnB song in ?Colors and Shapes.? In addition to all of this, a bonus song, ?Yeah?, was added to the version of the album on stream-

ing, and it?s one of my favorite songs to come out this year.

Ever since his passing, Mac Miller fans around the world have been simultaneously grieving and craving new music. Mac dropped what I consider to be his magnum opus, Swimming, in 2018 but he died just one month after it was released. This was a huge blow to not only Mac?s fanbase, but to the rap and music communities as a whole. His team, however, has done a phenomenal job in celebrating his memory and keeping his

legacy alive. First, they established the Mac Miller Fund through the Pittsburgh Foundation. As the Pittsburgh Foundation website states, ?The Mac Miller Fund supports young musicians with resources to help realize their full potential through exploration, expression and community.? Additionally, Mac?s team was even able to release new music. His critically acclaimed final studio album Circles brought tears to the eyes of many, including myself. Now, Mac?s team has brought Faces to streaming (and an official vinyl release which I grabbed as quickly as possible), bringing new music to a wider audience, and bringing a cultclassic to a more convenient platform. Mac Miller and his team have touched the lives of many and while bringing Faces to streaming services may seem like an obvious decision, to me, and many others, it means much more.

Young Thug's Punk Review

By Colin Bir kmire ?23 The definition of the word ?punk? has changed in popular culture over the last half century, but it always has kept the universal themes of nonconformity and thinking outside the box. No matter what ?punk? looks like or sounds like, it is consistent in this attitude, so it was very appropriate when the hip hop artist Young Thug announced that his second studio album would be called Punk (stylized as P* NK).

Ever since Young Thug came onto the scene, he has proved time and again that he is incredibly unique. He dresses in women?s clothes, he uses vocal inflections that are absurd, and raps about things even more absurd. He is also well rounded in the worlds of high fashion and fine art, having recently previewed Punk at a Givenchy fashion show, and being directly inspired by a painting from surrealist painter Octavio Ocampo for the album cover for Punk . He has never conformed to any preconceived notions in rap music for as long as he has been in the spotlight, and now he is one of the biggest artists in the world, spawning many proteges on his YSL label, and numerous copycats. But overall he has been a positive influence on modern music, and he has allowed for artists to express

Young Thug's newest album Punk features a multitude of talented names in the rap game, including Drake, Travis Scott, J. Cole and more.

themselves freely and to always push creative boundaries.

This is what ?punk? looks like in 2021.

Loaded with features from some of the biggest names in music, like Drake, Travis Scott, Doja Cat, Post Malone, A$AP Rocky, and J. Cole, as well as features from frequent collaborator Future and Thugger protege and YSL member

Gunna, with tasteful posthumous features from Juice WRLD and Mac Miller, Punk has a very specifically curated guest list to carry out Young Thug?s creative vision. On opener ?Die Slow? featuring Strick, Thugger performs a personal monologue over melancholy guitars, and shows a vulnerable side of himself that isn?t always seen in his

music. To juxtapose this, later tracks like ?Livin It Up? with Post Malone and A$AP Rocky and ?Bubbly?, featuring Drake and Travis Scott, show some of the classic, absurd excess that listeners can expect from Thugger. This excessive absurdity is probably done best on ?Hate The Game?, the second to last track on the album. The best feature on the album is by

far Mac Miller?s posthumous feature on the ominously titled ?Day Before.? What is a breezy, laidback track over some acoustic guitars ends up taking a whole different meaning when it was revealed that this song was recorded the day before Mac Miller died. The fact that this is most likely the last song Mac Miller ever recorded may make listeners believe that the backstory of the song could overshadow the actual performance from Miller, which is not the case, as it is exactly what a listener would expect from the late rapper. While many of the features deliver, ?Love You More? featuring fun. singer Nate Ruess isn?t necessarily bad, but it doesn?t necessarily work either. Still, the positives outweigh the negatives on Punk, for the most part. And, while there is a lot to love, this is nowhere near Thug?s best project. What could have been a project further showcasing the uniqueness and fearlessness of a modern day punk ended up being just a more toned down version of this concept with some solid features. In the end, even though many have tried, no one does it quite like Young Thug. His individuality in modern music is further exemplified in Punk, making for a must- listen for any fan of Young Thug and for anyone who appreciates this truly one-of-a-kind figure.

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C& S Fall Show: Double Trouble Preview

Playlists at the Prep: Often lost in the sauce is the fact that teachers are real people, too? people who listen to music. In this recurring segment, The Hawkeye features songs from a faculty or staff member's playlist. Consider adding these jams to your own playlist!

Compiled By The Editor s

By L iam Holden ?23 It?s been a year and a half since the Prep last experienced live theater. The spring 2020 production, Damn Yankees, was cancelled in the face of COVID-19. During the 2020-2021 school year, Cape and Sword put on two virtual shows: Make ?Em Laugh and A Very Cape and Sword Virtual Musical Bonanza. Now, Cape and Sword is set to return in full force with the explosive comedy Double Trouble.

Director Tony Braithwaite ?89 describes the show as ?a breakneck farce based on Shakespeare?s The Comedy of Errors.? Set in the ancient Greek city of Ephesus, it follows two sets of twins (played by Alex DiGiacomo ?22 and Victor Torres ?23) and their misadventures.

The cast have been hard at work, rehearsing in Room 107 and 108 after school. Recently, they?ve moved into the theater for the last couple weeks of practices and touch-ups.

Cast member Drew Kampf ?23 said, "It's coming together very nicely and much quicker than I thought it would."

There?s a big team behind the show, from the ensemble cast, to the tech and stage crews. Not to mention a wide array of adults. Assistant Director and current ASC Member Mac Riga ?17 said, ?Cape and Sword defined my Prep experience my first go around and it?s doing the same this time.?

Double Trouble runs Thursday, Friday, and weekend nights from November 12th to November 21st. Tickets are $17 and can be purchased online.

Show Premieres Fr iday 11/12

M r. Boyle 1. Flower Moby 2. Peanut Butter Jelly Galantis 3. The Bucket Kings of Leon 4. Oceans Away ARIZONA

Venom Br ings the Car nage in Box-Office Hit

By Andrew Wenger ?23 ?When I get out of here, and I will? there's gonna be carnage.? This was the last line spoken in 2018?s Venom, and it was not an understatement.

Directed by Andy Serkis, the long-awaited sequel to the first movie, Venom: Let There Be Carnage, gave the audience what they paid to see and more. Despite the short run time of one hour and thirtyseven minutes and a shocking mid- credit scene, Venom 2 does not disappoint.

After the many mixed reviews on the first film, fans were worried that the sequel could disappoint. But in the first three days of its release, the film accumulated a whopping 90 million dollars in the domestic box office: the highest in the pandemic era since March of 2020.

This cast's acting was amazing. There is a perfect balance

between comedy and seriousness that contrast well. Woody Harrelson was definitely the right choice to play Cletus Kassidy/Carnage, and his take on the character is simply unmatched. And, of course, the hilarious relationship between Tom Hardy?s Eddie Brock and the Venom symbiote are funnier than they ever have been.

The fight between Venom and Carnage in the climax of the movie showed how dark these types of films can get.

This movie definitely gets the job done for the time that it had, therefore, this movie will stand at an 8.5 out of 10.

5. It's Tr icky Run DMC 6. Safe and Sound Capital Cities 7. Sugar Robin Schulz ft.

Fr ancesco Yates 8. Red Eye Justin Bieber 9. SOS Avicci 10. All Night

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Dr. Ruper tus 1. Blue Tr ain John Coltr ane 2. Chameleon Her bie Hancock 3. Indestr uctible Ar t Blakey and the Jazz Messenger s 4. I Wished On the Moon Billie Holiday 5. The Magnificent 7 Kamasi Washington 6. Young, Gifted, and Black Nina Simone 7. Dear Old Stockholm Miles Davis 8. Take the A Tr ain Ella Fitzger ald + Duke Ellington 9. Jesus Is On the Machine Alabama Gospel Singer s 10. Back At the Chicken Shack Jimmy Smith

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Concer t Review: Osees

By Aiden Ander son ?22

2017?s Orc. The tune begins with a back and forth between the drummers - they switch quick and sharp solos throughout the track.

Two drummers, a bassist with no shoes or socks, a synth wizard, and a guitarist who shreds like there?s no tomorrow - who else but the Osees?

Andrew Sergovic ?22 said, ?I loved the way the two drummers played off each other. I also really enjoyed how the guitarist switched from keys and guitar, showing off his multi-instrumental skills.?

Osees (also known as The Oh Sees, Thee Oh Sees, Oh Sees, OCS, Orinoka Crash Suite) are an American psychedelic rock band hailing from San Francisco, and have been around long before any current Prep students were born. They incorporate elements of garage, noise, metal, and prog rock into their music; at times, jazz elements and krautrock (a genre originating in Germany that combines psych, prog, and the avantgarde) also make an appearance.

The band has a reputation for their never- ending output and tireless work ethic, as they?ve released at least one (sometimes multiple) album every year since 2003. They?re known to be a fantastic live band, and particularly loud as well.

Throughout the long and serpentine history of the band, only one member has remained: John Dwyer. He leads the band creatively with his musical deftness. To me, he is one of the most talented guitarists to ever walk the planet.

His ability to improvise, react, and consistently come up with fresh and creative riffs is unmatched.

Originally, Dwyer started the band as a side/solo project and released home recordings.

Soon, band members were

Without a doubt, Osees lived up to their reputation as a fantastic live band. It was surreal to see John Dwyer play with his classic fuzz, distortion, and reverbed style. His guitar tone is unreplicable; nobody else sounds remotely close to Dwyer. As a whole, each member supported the other to create an impressive, raw, and tight concert.

Here, John Dwyer (above left), Paul Quattrone (above middle) and Dan Rincon (above right) perform on their highly anticipated September 26th show at Union Transfer at Spring Garden Street in Philadelphia. The atmosphere at the concert was so electric, according to Anderson, that it took multiple days of recovery for his ear drums.

added and they started with a folk and lo- fi sound. This would evolve into simple and fun garage rock, then into heavier psychedelia, and now the band takes heavy influences from krautrock legends such as Can and Neu! Dwyer has even stated that he believes Can to be the best band ever, and this love has become more and more apparent in his music.

On September 26 at Union Transfer, I was able to experience the sheer epicness that is an Osees live performance, with friend and classmate Andrew Sergovic ?22.

Opening for the band was Mr. Elevator, a four piece keyboard-led psych rock band.

Tom Dolas, the keyboardist for Osees, is also the leader of Mr. Elevator. Their performance included loads of improvisation, ripping keyboards and synths, and spastic drum fills.

As soon as the Osees began playing their classic song ?The Dream?, the audience erupted.

A mosh pit instantly broke out and the audience was captivated to move. Drummer Paul Quattrone broke his stick on this very first track, indicating the treat I was in for. This exuberance did not falter once throughout the entire night.

?The energy between the audience and the band was insane. The band put on a great show and the audience?s moshing was a great time,? said Andrew Sergovic ?22.

Watching the two drummers play together was like watching a mirror image; it was utterly memorizing. Most of the time, the drummers stuck together to play the same beat, yet having each other allowed them more freedom on the set.

My favorite moment of the whole concert came when the band played ?Jettisoned?, a song from their most popular and well received album,

It took my ears 3 days to recover. I?ll repeat that again: 3 days. Never in my life have I witnessed something nearly as noisy and loud. It probably didn't help that Andrew and I stood in the very front row up against the rails.

Was it worth it? Definitely.

If you are a fan of modern psychedelic contemporaries Tame Impala and MGMT or classic psych bands like the Grateful Dead and Jimi Hendrix, Osees are a great stepping stone to dive deeper into the genre.

Andrew Sergovic ?22 said, ?I would definitely recommend them! If you?re interested in Osees, also check out King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, another fantastic psychedelic rock band?.

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Dear Evan Hansen Falls Flat on Big Screen

Dear Evan Hansen is the story of Evan Hansen, an anxious and depressed high-school student searching for some sense of belonging amidst a chaotic and challenging age of social media. Evan writes letters to himself as a therapy assignment; when one of these letters accidentally gets mistaken for a suicide note of a student named Connor Murphy, Evan is drawn deeper and deeper into this lie of pretending to have been close friends with Connor. He is eventually faced with the choice of whether he will continue to live this lie or if he will come clean and risk losing this sense

Although losing some power in its transformation to a prerecorded and edited movie, it is absolutely still worth seeing. It re- tells the story in a different way, which I really admire, especially with shows like Hamilton and Come From Away now releasing recorded versions of the mere Broadway show. This true adaptation of Dear Evan Hansen tells this impactful story in a unique and more accessible way rather than limiting this story and its message to the streets of New York City.

Director Stephen Chbosky and producers Marc Platt and Adam Siegel decided to take the hit Broadway and Tony Award- winning 2016 musical and turn it into something that attempted to match its character and overall message.

Amidst the undulations of this film, I have two major positive and negative takeaways from the screen version of Dear Evan Hansen.

Positive: Casting - With Ben Platt as Evan Hansen and Kaitlyn Denver as Zoe Murphy, it is hard to imagine that this could come close to even being a remotely ?bad? movie.

Ben Platt has an amazing voice

Positive: M usic/Soundtr ack The movie takes advantage of the incredible Broadway soundtrack, unequivocally using it to their benefit. It also included some cover artists like Sam Smith, Summer Walker, SZA, Carrie Underwood, Dan + Shay, Tori Kelly, and more to help reproduce the songs, who I thought, for the most part, did a nice job. The movie soundtrack included two new songs outside of the Broadway soundtrack as well ?The Anonymous Ones? and ?A Little Closer.? Personally, I?m not a huge fan of either, but maybe there?s just an adjustment curve. By a similar token, the movie also cut songs like ?Anybody Have a Map??, ?Disappear?, and ?Good for You.? I will say that I definitely liked these songs but I appreciate that they were not forced into the movie anywhere. If you picked up on it, ?Anybody Have a Map?? was

actually played by the school band in the background while Alana was giving a speech about climate change, which I found to be a cool Easter egg.

Nonetheless, the use of this Broadway soundtrack makes the overall message of the movie even more impactful, genuine, and resonant with the viewer.

Negative: M ovie vs. Broadway Bias - I know I said I wasn?t going to compare the movie to the Broadway show and I am not. I just want to note that I think the existence of the Broadway show really proves to be a negative for this movie. I feel that the movie would be much more enjoyable if there were not already such an incredible show on Broadway in comparison. You have to think that the majority of people seeing this movie in the first weeks are OG fans who have seen the Broadway show.

They are coming into this movie with predisposed expectations and coming out with those expectations not met.

That is because they are judging this movie in comparison to the Broadway show. I?ll say it again - a movie cannot be compared to a Broadway show because they are two entirely different ways of telling this story. That being said, the inflated wants and needs of OG DEH fans were severely let down by this movie, thus proving to be one of the movie?s negative outcomes.

me when characters in the movie would start breaking out into spontaneous song and dance during a significant moment in the movie. There was no need to include all of the songs because, again, it is not a musical. It is its own unique version and I felt that some parts of it were forced when they should not have been.

Namely, when Evan was sitting at the table eating dinner with the Murphys and broke into ?If I Could Tell Her? in the middle of a conversation, I couldn?t help but cringe. Although I like the song, it was not the time and I wish Stephen Chbosky and the producers of this movie would have realized this.

All in all, I would say not to be discouraged by the poor reviews. Considering ticket prices are $15 to go see this movie in theaters and it is even now available on demand, this movie is absolutely worth your time. I would absolutely recommend seeing this truly inspiring and resonating movie and, if you do, let me know what you think of it!

(Photo: Warner Bro. Pictures)

However, a movie is not meant to be compared with a Broadway show, which is why I am pleased to rate the intheaters version of Dear Evan Hansen a 6.8/10.

Coming from someone who is an OG fan of Dear Evan Hansen, I was nervous when Rotten Tomatoes gave the movie just below 30% after its premiere on September 24, 2021. Still, I decided to see it for myself, and I am definitely glad I did.

hands down. However, now five years after his Broadway debut, he undoubtedly looks and feels older (from someone who saw him on Broadway in 2016). I think Ben Platt a number of years ago would have made this movie better but I feel Ben Platt as an actor did a fairly decent job and, as a singer, did exceptionally well.

It is undoubtedly hard to sell this 27 year old man as a 17 year old, but I think it was a good attempt at keeping the original star as the face of the show. With $12.3 million in box office gross profit after just over two weeks, the movie is doing well at the moment, despite its mixed reviews.

(Photo: Universal Pictures)

On Sunday, September 26, I eagerly got out of my car and made my way into the AMC Marple 10 Theater. I could not wait to see Dear Evan Hansen on the big screen. I would like to preface this review by saying that this is coming from someone who has seen Dear Evan Hansen on Broadway.

That being said, the Broadway version 100% takes the cake on this one. You just can?t beat the environment and experience of a show on Broadway.

The passion behind each song really goes a long way in emphasizing the main message of the show to the audience - that you are not alone and that it is okay to not be okay.

of value and belonging that he had been longing for.

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By L uke Gallagher ?23

Negative: M y Per sonal Pet Peeve of the M ovie - How many times do I have to say it?

This is not a musical! It killed

Dune Review: Sci-Fi on Shifting Sands

By K ier an Hicks ?23

as Paul alongside the rest of the star- studded cast that includes Zendaya, Jason Momoa, and Josh Brolin, among others.

Zendaya?s role is small, only appearing in bits and pieces, but I?m sure we?ll see a lot more of her in the inevitable part two. Oscar Isaac also stands out as the patriarch of House Atreides, who wishes for Paul to continue his legacy.

After multiple delays due to the pandemic, Dune is finally here.

Denis Villenueve?s adaptation of Frank Herbert?s classic science fiction epic has a star studded cast, amazing cinematography, and a compelling story-- or half of one.

The film opens with a slow motion scene of an explosive battle on Arakkis, and from there we are thrust into the world of Dune. While it takes its time explaining the intricate details of the world Frank Herbert created, the film does it well, familiarizing the viewer with this world of interplanetary politics, valuable hallucinogenic spices, a superhu-

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Dune: Part One (the title shown on screen) follows Paul Atreides and his family, House Atreides, who are given control over the dangerous, resource-rich planet Arrakis in the distant future. On the harsh desert planet, they are faced with opposition by both the natives and the former rulers, House Harkonnen.

man female society, and giant sandworms.

Timothée Chalamet is able to hold his ground as the lead role

From beginning to end, the film looks amazing. Every shot is able to suck the viewer into the world of Dune and its dark, unsettling atmosphere. Villenueve manages to capture just how massive everything is--whether it?s the giant sandworms erupting out of the ground, the brutalist cities in the middle of a barren sandy landscape, or the humongous spaceships emerging out of the ocean. This ability to capture the scale of things makes the explosive battles even more thrilling, and the deadly sandstorms even more threatening.

Composer Hans Zimmer, a veteran of the film industry whose massive catalog includes The Lion King, Inception, and The Dark Knight tril-

ogy, is able to compliment the beauty with an equally stunning soundtrack filled with eerie choruses.

Dune has its shortcomings, too. The abrupt ending cuts the original story in half, and, while it is unreasonable to think that Villenueve could fit so much content into two and a half hours, the ending still left me unsatisfied. The last half hour seems to trudge on, and with no grand climax or resolution, it seems to just keep dragging on until it stops.

However, the rest of the film is nearly flawless, and if the sequel is able to hold up, we could get one of the greatest science fiction movies ever.

Overall, Dune is an amazing movie with a lot to offer. It is able to immerse the viewer in an engaging foreign world full of feudal houses battling for supremacy. Villenueve attempted to create an epic that could stand against the likes of Star Wars or the Lord of the Rings trilogy, and while he doesn?t quite get there, he gets remarkably close. 9/10

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The Cammaword

Down 2. On 5 or 1 now, he was 16th

39. two-fifths of five-twenty-sixths of your ABC's

3. her 40 is 12-2-21 That's a palindrome 40. Rock 'n Roll is trash, so is this band 41. Pohlig's favorite childhood movie, it 5. Respond to Mr. Raffa's party in touched his heart French 45. Look at 19 down 6. That's two to Mrs. Morgan 7 Many explosive initials 10. getting an 'F' did this to last weekend 13. Abbreviation for time length in carbon dating 14. Any time before this - long or 5 minutes

48. means multiply in math talk - that's it for math questions 50. You can say "I love ____," but I hate the Dodgers

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Cr uciver balist: M r. Gregor y Camma Note: Spaces not included

26. ______ whiz, I'm sorry said to Prep administrator 28. 3 letter band or done in sleep 29. It can be sued in place of "it is" (is it really that much shorter?)

30. Something repeated by every Prep teacher (2 words) 34. History teachers think some were great, others had good feelings 36. these two letters can be 'concerning'

54. global offensive video game pioneered team play

37. band that is synonymous with 'Rock Spinners'

56. Former Pres of China (how did this guy make the puzzle?)

42. These are the extras after 16 down

15. A homonym of Mrs. Castagno's 2nd Across favorite number 16. a poet that didn't like to capitalize 1. Unrefined or way Raffa eats carrots

43. Addressing an envelope to pair at North Pole (cont. on 31 down)

18. start of 10th grade

4. 0 divided by 0

44. Upper limb or brachium, biology says

.20 Type of muscle or times up

8. It's the Prep, baby - not some school name after last 27 books of Bible

46. music type or golf score depends on how you read it

9. Musical notation for a French horn

47. Teachers "plead strongly" that students study

22. It's what you see when mad or at a stop sign

24. heard in English forever, math never 11. Say "hi" to Rocky - that could be a short one 12. place where most Preppers come from 27. bowling or holy man 17. WSJP does this for Prep football 29. Written in direction you should receive a pass on bball court 31. This is a type of 29 across and _____ to Joy also 32. pancake stuff or player up 33. Isn't this ______? In math, the answer is no 35. initials for 'utmost hidden' 36. "4" in Monopoly with no Hotels 38. Jumper

19. leader of video publishing DeSimone would know 21. one of the things you have to navigate to get into Prep 23. 4 in tennis and 2 in golf like their superbowls 25. A letter in the Cyrillic alphabet, the chemical symbol for Beryllium, the two letter abbreviation for Belgium, an English copular verb, or a song by Neil Diambond or Jessica Simpson

49. Completes A_e Yo_ sounds same either way 51. Iron on a table 52. Degree post Prep (initials) 53. 4 letters quickly 54. When your friend hits this parking it also means "try not to laugh" 55. two words Camma always says before 'great teacher' 57. Mr. Hendrzak's favorite TV show combined his two loves football and singing 58. These will get you six

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Faculty Gr id (College Counseling Edition)

By Stephen Cain '22

M s. Pinto

M r. L e

M s. L ogan

M s. M cGlynn

What's your favor ite holiday?

4th of July

Thanksgiving. No one expects you to dress up. Great food. Football and naps all day.

I've always said Halloween, but now that I have kids my favorite is definitely Christmas.

4th of July

What's your favor ite Cape & Swor d show?

Spam-a-lot

I haven't seen a C& S production, so I'm very excited for Double Trouble.

Newsies

1776

I f you were tr apped on an island and could only br ing 3 things, what would they be?

A water desalination kit, a Swiss army knife, and a roll of duct tape

Bug Spray, sunscreen, & a long book

A boat, a case of water, and gas for the boat. But I'd hang out in the peace and quiet for a day or two first.

Sunblock, Fishing Pole, Hammock.. why not make a vacation out of it.

Gesu Roof

Not sure about all the hidden gems yet, but in JHall you can get a great view of the Philly Skyline. I could stare at that for hours.

Not at the Prep, but by the Prep: Kayuh for coffee/smoothies!

Relic Room

What's the best place at the Prep that no one knows about?

Opinion/Debate Flaher ty: Columbus Day I ndigenous Peoples' Day

By Conor Flaher ty ?24

Sure, a day off of school is a nice touch, but what is it that is truly being commemorated on this day? In recent years, Columbus Day has become a center of controversy due to the actions of the man himself, Christopher Columbus.

Columbus committed numerous atrocities across the West Indies in his voyages, and his actions are certainly not those worthy of celebration. Murder, theft, and torture of the Native peoples have all been documented as part of his travels.

Examination of this brutal history raises the question: If Columbus is not a man worth celebrating, what?s the alternative?

It seems that many people have asked this question, and have begun to embrace a new holiday, Indigenous Peoples?

Day. Indigenous Peoples? Day is a day dedicated to celebrating the rich history and culture of the Indigenous tribes of North America. This day also holds quite a bit of significance, because of the lack of representation that many Indigenous peoples face. It offers a moment of recognition for the Indigenous people who have long been swept under the rug. So how is recognizing this day an issue that pertains

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Columbus Day is nothing worth celebrating.

While many for hundreds of years have held Christopher Columbus in high regard for being an intrepid explorer, Flaherty, instead, takes a different approach, saying that the atrocities Columbus committed to various Native American tribes should be enough to shift the holiday's focus from honoring Columbus to remembering the Indigenous peoples that Columbus so egregiously exploited.

to the Prep?

When asked this question, Dr. Christian Rupertus, a member of the English Department said, ?The Prep has an obligation to respond to these issues and concerns through a justice- oriented lens, being a Jesuit institution.? He went on to define this ?justice- oriented lens? as, ?standing with people who have been historically marginalized.? He believes that the Prep should certainly rec-

ognize Indigenous Peoples?

Day, calling it, ?Ignatian at heart.?

The Hawkeye also reached out to Mr. Dino Pinto, a member of the Religious Studies Department who teaches a course on Native American Spirituality. When asked about his thoughts on the subject of Columbus Day, he linked us to an opinion article he wrote in The Philadelphia Inquirer. In the article, he writes about his

time spent teaching on an Indian reservation and what Columbus Day meant to the Indigenous people he met. ?In Indian Country, the year 1492 does not represent discovery and new possibilities," he writes, "but rather 500 years of oppression and death at the hands of European settlers.?

Arguably the most important factor that ties Indigenous People?s Day back to the Prep is the fact that the Prep is lo-

cated on Native American land. If you?ve ever received an email from Mr. Leo Vaccaro '05, you may have noticed his email signature. It reads, ?I acknowledge the traditional homelands of the Indigenous People on which St. Joseph's Preparatory School is built upon: a parcel from the territory deeded to William Penn

by Neneshickan, Malebore (Pendanoughhah), Neshannock, Osereneon and other members of the Lenni Lenape Unami clan on July 14, 1683. I come with respect for this land that I am on today, and for the people who have and do reside here.?

This truth makes the issue all the more relevant to the Prep, and by observing Indigenous People?s Day, the Prep is respecting not only the native peoples of America, but the very land it occupies as well.

So what does all of this tell us? Christopher Columbus is not a man worth celebrating, and the Prep needs to realize this. To be committed to doing justice is to stand with the Indigenous Peoples of North America and give them the recognition they deserve.

By embracing Indigenous Peoples? Day, the Prep is embracing the Jesuit values on which it was founded.

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Community Per iod: K eep I t L ate in the Day or Back to 10 AM ?

Late

around, you already know what your homework load looks like, so it?s a good time to get a head start on it, or even get all of it done. When Community Period was in the morning, you would only have had one class before Community Period, so there wasn?t much to get ahead on unless you had work to do for classes later in the day.

By Jake Wisniewski ?23 This year, major changes were made to Community Period, not only the switch from FlexiSched to FlexTime Manager but also its move from the morning to the afternoon. Personally, I prefer having it in the afternoon slot, and for many reasons.

While having Community Period in the morning was useful for getting homework done, I find that it wasn?t really a necessity, and I?ve been just fine without it. I have two free periods, so that?s an ample amount of time to work on assignments. And even if you have one free period, that?s still 40 minutes, which is equal to the 40 minutes of Community Period.

Most of my assignments are completed by then, with little or none left over for when I get home. Instead, Community Period is now less of a

Not only did Community Period undergo a change in its signup process (by pivoting from FlexiSched last school year to FlexTime Manager for this year), so did its timeslot by moving from 10 AM to 2 PM at the end of the school day.

study hall and more of a time for activities and cocurriculars.

Having Community Period positioned at the end of the day makes it a great spot for activi-

ties. ?It?s cool because you get to end your day with an activity instead of a class,'' said Zyon Magalhaes ?23. I would say that it?s a much better way to end the day. I?m a steady member of the Film Discussion

club, (and I can confirm that I prefer to end Tuesdays with a film as opposed to a math test, per se.)

Another benefit is that by the time Community Period comes

Prior to the switch, Community Period was sandwiched between two classes, so it had to end abruptly. Now that it?s at the end of the day, there is no longer a need to do that. If you?re finishing up a test or an activity is running late, you don?t have to rush to that next class.

Overall, I think that this change has had a positive effect on Community Period, making it less of a study hall and more of a period that offers a wide variety of activities.

Back to 10 A.M.

By Dan L aw ?23 The Community Period is one of the greatest things about being a student at the Prep. But that experience is faltering under a number of ill-advised decisions that have redefined the definition of Community Period for the worse. What started out as an incredible enrichment opportunity for students to build a literal community among themselves has been severely dampened by the administration?s recent changes to the period.

This all stems from the decision to move the Community Period to the very end of the day, rather than after second period, which is an incredible mistake from the administration.

Community Period?s shift in the schedule mangles students? schedules in a harmful way.

This year, I occasionally have letter days where I have five classes, including a longer 70 minute period, where I don?t have a single break in the day until lunch. That?s over four hours of uninterrupted school, and it gets stressful.

Having the Community Period back at 10:00 A.M. would provide a much needed respite in the schedules of students.

Whether you?re letting loose and enjoying yourself in a club, finishing up some last minute homework so you can manage your time away from school more easily, or getting some much needed review

Clubs like the Prep Hawks Travis Manion Leadership Foundation, (pictured above) have had to adjust to the shift in community period times as they host meetings and speakers. Dan Law '23 argues this shift is detrimental to clubs and the period should be held at after second period.

with a teacher for a test next period, having Community Period in the morning provides students with a variety of benefits, as opposed to its new time at the end of the day. As of now, Community is far too late when it comes to unwinding the concerns of our peers.

It's a massive opportunity loss.

Also, the way Community is set up now provides less time for activities than it has prior.

With the new schedule, five minute intermissions for the transition between classes are a welcome addition. Despite this, the five minute break does not apply to the shift between sixth period and Community.

Since Community is only forty minutes long, compared to the old fifty minute Community

Periods, the transition eats up a good amount of the beginning of the period. With students slowly trickling in from their classrooms and teachers needing to set up attendance and Community materials, Community can often allow only thirty minutes for activities.

For many, this is extremely time-constraining and can prevent Community Period activities from fully developing. It?s a serious gut punch for students to have only a fraction of a Community Period when it's at such a disadvantageous time in the day.

However, the most egregious problem with the movement of Community Period is how it reflects poorly on the Prep.

Before, Community Period

was at the very heart of the school day, exemplifying its significance. Now, Community Period occurs after the school day is already done and buried, which completely abandons the way community interweaves with Ignatian spirituality. Community Period conceptually represents how we as a school strive to embed our athletics and our academics with the Brotherhood we pride ourselves on. It is such a betrayal to segregate Community from the school day proper, and promotes the idea that Community is just a mandatory club hour and not a core part of the Prep experience.

Yet I know the change to Community Period is likely coming from a place of good

intention from the administration. After all, this year?s FlexTime Manager is a much better system for signing up for Community than whatever FlexiSched was. However, the decision to alter our Community Period is truly doing more harm than good. I strongly urge the Prep administration to consider returning Community to around 10 A.M. next year, or at least earlier in the day, for the sake of all Prep students.

Bring the Community Period back closer to the community.

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Sports A L ook At the 2021 Wor ld of College B-Ball

Drew Timme of Gonzaga (above left) and Johnny Juzang of UCLA (above right) both were Final Four participants that couldn't get the job done in early April. Now, both Timme and Juzang, who were recently named to the 2021-22 AP Preseason All-America Team, look to change that narrative.

Over to the Big- 12, Kansas has been making moves. A huge acquisition came when former All-Pac-12 guard Remy Martin transferred over the summer to join an already stacked lineup consisting of

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Staying in the west, Gonzaga, having lost four out of five starters to the NBA, reloaded this offseason, adding three 5- star recruits, including Chet Holmgren, the #1 freshman in the nation according to the ESPN Top 100. Chet, a 7footer with guard skills and a jump shot (that would make Ben Simmons jealous), works perfectly with Drew Timme, the lone starter from last year?s team, who is more of a traditional post forward. Gonzaga is shaping up to be one of the best teams in the nation yet again.

Ochai Agbaji and Jalen Wilson, making them early favorites to win this heated conference. Back in Waco, Baylor, coming fresh off of a national championship, is going to have only one starter remaining from last year, but other guys like Adam Flagler and Jonathan Tchamwa-Tchatchoua are ready to take a huge leap forward this year and fill the space left behind by Jared Butler and Davion Mitchell.

Across the state, the Texas Longhorns are in the same boat, keeping Courtney Ramey as the only starter over the summer and picking up former Minnesota guard Marcus Carr through the transfer portal to bolster an already strong backcourt. Compared to last year, the Big- 12 is looking to be a very top-heavy conference, and those teams fighting for the top spot are most likely going to be fighting for the national cham-

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ing to be an interesting season for the Pac-12.

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Starting out with the Pac-12, UCLA and USC lead the way with UCLA keeping their entire starting lineup from their Cinderella run last year.

Johnny Juzang, the most notable returner, averaged 16 points and 4.1 blocks per game in the regular season before going off in the tourney with 22.8 points and 4 rebounds per game. For the Trojans, a huge loss came in the form of Evan Mobley to the draft. However, his brother, Isaiah, and transfer Boogie Ellis from Memphis are ready to pick up the slack as they fight for yet another strong run in the postseason.

As for the rest of the conference, Oregon lost Chris Duarte, the Jerry West Award winner, to the draft but was able to get two high- value transfers from the east coast.

Arizona State lost a lot of players to the transfer portal but was able to bring in a few to help Marcus Bagley this season, including Luther Muhammad from Ohio State.

With all of this change at the top of the conference, it is go-

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The days are getting shorter, the weather is getting colder, and Jon Rothstein is breaking out of his six- month hibernation, so you know what that means? College basketball is almost back in business! From the transfer portal to the NBA draft, many teams are going to be looking very different this year, and yet some had the luxury of keeping some very familiar faces.

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By CJ Weipz ?23

Collin Gillespie (above left), Kofi Cockburn (above right), Ochai Agbaji (bottom left), and Hunter Dickinson (bottom right) are just a few of the many talented players looking to ball out in this 2021-22 season.

pionship.

Moving east, the ACC is looking promising this year, mainly due to the resurgence of Duke over the last few months. This year is going to be especially important for the Blue Devils, as it will be Coach K?s last go-around with the squad. This year will feature three top 20 recruits according to the ESPN Top 100 and Marquette transfer Theo John, as they look to bounce back from a troubling 2020 campaign. Moving up north, the Syracuse Orange are ready to continue their success from the tourney with Buddy Boeheim leading the way after averaging 17.8 points per game and being the most dynamic scorer for the Orange; they are definitely looking like a dark horse team come tournament time. Rounding out the ACC, the FSU Seminoles have a huge hole from Scottie Barnes? departure to the association which they filled with a combination of Matthew Cleavland, and Caleb Mills, a transfer from Houston. The ACC might be on the rise again after questionable seasons from every team last year.

Staying on the Atlantic, the Big East might be the most competitive conference this year. Starting with the perennial powerhouse of Villanova, the Wildcats didn?t lose too much in the offseason, (only Jeremiah Robinson- Earl went to the draft) but they retained fifth- year senior Collin Gillespie, from Archbishop Wood, and a great supporting cast of Caleb Daniels and Justin Moore. Their rivals across the river, Seton Hall, lost a huge part of their offense with Sandro Mamukelashvili entering the draft but gained one of the best scorers in the nation in Jamir Harris, who averaged over 20 points per game and gives the Pirates a truly deadly shooter not seen since Myles Powell. Up in Storrs, UConn lost James Bouknight to the league, but with the return of Akok Akok from injury and a

great supporting cast, the Huskies are looking like a true threat for Big East teams. The final Big East team that will be in the mix this year is St John?s, who has the favorite for Big East Player of the Year, Julian Champagnie, as well as Posh Alexander to create one of the best duos in the nation.

The Big East, like it has been the previous years, will be a dogfight this year, and don?t be surprised if teams like Providence, Creighton, or Georgetown also join the fray.

Finishing off with the Big Ten, a team that will take the biggest hit this year is Iowa, losing the Wooden Award winner Luka Garza and Joe Weiskamp at a time where many of their competitors are looking to be on the rise. For their foes in the east, Kofi Cockburn, a 7- foot monster in the post, leads Illinois this year, along with Andre Curbelo, who is going into his sophomore year. In Ann Arbor, Juwan Howard is coming off of a successful first year as a head coach for the Michigan Wolverines and is looking for more this year. Star center Hunter Dickinson returns accompanied by the best recruiting class in the conference, headlined by Caleb Houstan, the eighth overall recruit in the ESPN Top 100. Also looking to make a run for the conference title are the Purdue Boilermakers and the Marcus Carrless Minnesota Golden Gophers.

This offseason has been crazy and so many teams have been turned around because of it, but that?s why people love college basketball: because it?s random. The very basis of the end- of- year tournament is the complete and utter chaos that ensues when all of these teams get together, and this year seems to be no different. The amount of parity in the NCAA this time around is comparable to last year: anyone can win at any time, so expect the unexpected, basketball fans.

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Sinking Some Putts and Threes GOLF from pg. 1 all the work as well. Also a shout out to Mr. Whelan as well. That public speaking class helped me out a lot down there and with the past few weeks.?

player J.R. Smith playing in the same group as him would. ?I didn?t think it was that difficult at all to maintain my focus out there with everything going on,? said the former Prep golfer. ?It?s something you have to learn to deal with and embrace. I did have some nerves on the first tee show with 10-15 cameras on us and about 70-100 people out there with us throughout the day, but it felt normal by the end of the round.?

Smith, who won two championships with both the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016 and the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020, ended up going to North Carolina A& T State University in order to pursue a degree in liberal studies after concluding his 16 year basketball career.

Smith?s rationale for attending the college located in Greensboro can be attributed to his desire to be a part of a Historically Black University.

He also had a 5 handicap that he wanted to put to good use by becoming a freshman walk-on for the Aggies' golf team.

Morganti was coming into this tournament looking to not just continue getting his feet wet with collegiate golf, but to also be an integral part in helping the Owls win. He was dominant on the Hawks' golf team for all four years here, as he received All-Catholic honors as a sophomore, junior, and senior and was also named PCL Player of the Year in his senior season in 2019. He also was a member of the Pennsylvania Golf

So it?s safe to say that heading into the event that Morganti was on a roll while Smith was coming into his debut on the links a little shaky and nervous. However, the competitive element of a collegiate event didn?t stop the two from being jovial with one another.

Smith (above left) and Morganti '19 (above) pose after the round.

Assoication?s Williamson Cup team in 2018, and even was bestowed the honor of being nominated by the First Tee of Greater Philadelphia to play in the PURE Invitational hosted at the famous Pebble Beach Golf Links in California.

All of these accolades garnered serious attention from Temple University, and this ended up leading to Morganti receiving an athletic scholarship to tee it up for the Owls. He immediately made his presence known as a freshman on this Temple team, as he shot a one-under 71 in one of his first rounds as a collegiate golfer, which ended

up being the third best for the Owls. He also fired an even-par 72 in the Matthews Auto Collegiate that gave him a top 25 finish. ?I think one thing that has helped me transition into college golf from Prep would be the time commitment,?

Morganti said. For Prep golf, you?re out there non-stop for 2-3 months, mostly everyday with school and homework at night and it?s basically the same in college (except less school). But then, you have scheduled workouts and traveling, which takes that time up, so I think the school helped me be a lot more prepared for

?Yes we did [engage in some small talk],? said Morganti. ?It was one of the few college tournaments where they allowed us to take carts on the 36 hole day and I was lucky enough to ride with him. He?s a big golf nut too and we just started to talk about all the different courses we have played. We talked a lot more than I thought we would at the beginning of the round.? ?The most memorable moment I had with him was probably after he hit a tree and he screamed out ?Glass!?. I then proceeded to tell him that he didn?t call ?bank? and he then compared me to NBA player Paul Pierce. It also ended up all over Twitter on the internet so that?s pretty cool.?

After 2 days and 54 holes of competitive golf, both Morganti and Smith struggled, as Morganti and his Temple Owls placed sixth in the Phoenix Invitational, while Smith and the A& T State University Aggies finished

11th overall. Individually, Morganti went 73-78-79 for an overall score of 230 (17 over par), and ended up placing 74th out of 84 competitors.

Smith, on the other hand, had scores of 83-78-79 for a total of 240 (27 over par), and placed 81st.

But regardless of the result, Morganti still views the Phoenix Invitational as a positive learning experience that he can use to improve his game for the future. ?I think that this experience will be a major building block for our last tournament this year which is at my home course, Llanerch Country Club,? said Morganti. So, using the pressure of playing in front of all the fans down in Elon will help with the pressure of playing a tournament at your own club.

We also have pretty lofty goals for the spring season and playing in front of that crowd will help when we start playing our busy spring schedule with a number of top 20 teams in the country.?

While this event was fraught with new experiences and a clashing of cultures for both Morganti and Smith, it also helped teach the lesson of being ready to challenge oneself and to try new things.

Because without both of them being so willing to put themselves out there, we wouldn?t have gotten to see a talented collegiate golfer and a recently retired NBA player tee it up with one another, which is a pretty cool thing to see.

Flyer s L ook to Bounce Back After Rough Year over the years and has improved along with their penalty kill. Their penalty kill was ranked 30th in the league last season, only killing off 73% of their penalties against. If the Flyers want to see another playoff berth, it is imperative that the special teams, along with team defense as a whole, improves. No one has ever doubted the offensive ability of the Flyers, and with a younger core, headlined by players like Joel Farabee and Travis Konecny, the offense will continue to grow.

Hockey is back and the new look Philadelphia Flyers are looking to come back from an abysmal season where they finished 6th out of 8 teams in the Eastern Division last season despite very high expectations.

The defense has been a liability over the past few seasons, which is something 4th year general manager, Chuck Fletcher, has looked to rectify.

This year, Fletcher brought in a pair of studs in Rasmus Ristolainen from Buffalo and Ryan Ellis from Nashville to bolster a previously weak defensive core. The Flyers also added some veteran pieces in Keith Yandle, Derrick Brassard, and have also reunited with former Flyer Nate Thompson to bolster the fourth line. The Flyers are also looking towards franchise goaltender, Carter Hart, to elevate his game back to the level he competed at during 2020 while playing in the bubble in Toronto.

After finishing 6th in the Eastern Division last year in spite of high expectations, Carter Hart (above) and the Flyers look to right the ship in 2021-22.

On the offensive side, the Flyers added forward Cam Atkinson from the Columbus Blue Jackets in a trade that sent longtime Flyer Jakub Voracek back to the team that drafted him in 2007. Atkinson is a strong offensive talent looking for a change of scenery to help him bring his game back to

where it was in the 2018-2019 season, as he potted a career best 41 goals and added an additional 28 assists in 80 games.

While Atkinson has only played more than 80 games in only 3 of his 9 seasons with Columbus, he tallied over 50 points in all three of those seasons and tallied over 60 points

in two of these seasons. He had a strong preseason and is proving that he will have a vital role in the powerplay this season, already contributing to a few goals, one of which he scored, in the season opener against Vancouver.

The Flyers? power play is looking increasingly better

While strong, the offense is not elite enough to carry this Flyers team to the playoffs without some semblance of defense on the back end. Chuck Fletcher laid the foundation for this team to be successful, but now it just comes down to how well this team can mesh together while playing their first 82 game season since the 20182019 season, and I?m really excited to see what?s in store for this Flyers squad in 2021-22.

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By Anthony Salvato ?23

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The Chicago Bulls made some large splashes, bringing in DeMar DeRozan via a signand-trade with the San Antonio Spurs, and Lonzo Ball, hoping for him to break out as a perennial all-star.

The Brooklyn Nets brought in plenty of depth to back up their superstars by prying Patty Mills out of San Antonio and getting LaMarcus Aldridge to come out of retirement.

The New York Knicks are bringing in Kemba Walker and Evan Fournier, attempting to build off of their surprising success last season.

The Miami Heat are attempting to get back to the Finals, sending Goran Dragic and Precious Achiuwa to the Toronto Raptors for perennial all- star Kyle Lowry, along with bringing in veteran forward PJ Tucker, who's fresh off of an NBA championship.

The NBA draft is looking to be a promising class, headlined

by Cade Cunningham and Jalen Green, who are now members of the Detroit Pistons and Houston Rockets respectively. They will both have the opportunity to have an immediate impact on those young and struggling organizations.

Scottie Barnes looks to have some promise for the Raptors coming out of Florida State, and Jalen Suggs has plenty of hype coming out of Orlando following his terrific March Madness run despite losing to Baylor in the National Championship.

There are plenty of potential steals from this draft, including Davion Mitchell of the Kings from Baylor, Pelicans? Trey Murphy III out of Virginia, the Nuggets? late first- round pick Nah?Shon ?Bones? Hyland, and the Bulls? second- round pick Ayo Dosumnu after having a great season at Illinois.

As I said before, there are plenty of teams with a shot at contending or at least have some exciting reasons to follow them this year, starting

Speaking of team drama, Ben Simmons! I love being a Sixers fan but, seriously, if Ben Simmons returns and plays poorly, he needs to be sent away ASAP. Joel Embiid?s prime cannot be wasted, and this team can contend if everyone is playing good basketball.

The Celtics went through some internal rework, with coach Brad Stevens moving to the front office. Kemba Walker is out, Dennis Schroder is in, and Al Horford is back. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown look to continue improving as budding superstars.

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The LA Lakers traded for Russell Westbrook from the Wizards after a rather anticlimactic 2021 finale, along with bringing in plenty of vets such as Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard, and DeAndre Jordan.

The Knicks look to improve from their past successful season behind Julius Randle, RJ Barrett, and others.

The Hawks, headlined by Trae Young and John Collins, fresh off of an Eastern Conference Finals appearance, will be right back in the picture, having retained nearly everyone from last season.

I don?t expect other teams to make noise, but here is one player to keep an eye on from each of these teams: LaMelo Ball (Hornets), Bradley Beal (Wizards), Domantas Sabonis (Pacers), OG Anunoby (Raptors), Jonathan Isaac (Magic), Saddiq Bey (Pistons), and Darius Garland (Cavaliers).

Looking out into the Western Conference, everyone has their eyes on the Golden State Warriors, mainly due to fanfavorite Klay Thompson coming back from injury after missing two seasons, which certainly puts them in the mix as a contender out west.

The reigning Western Conference champs Phoenix Suns look to continue their newfound franchise success behind Devin Booker and Chris Paul.

The Nuggets will certainly be in the mix despite Jamal Murray being expected to miss a large chunk of the season.

Reigning MVP Nikola Jokic will for sure be wrecking plenty of havoc, accompanied by young star Michael Porter Jr., who was recently given a massive contract that some find as an overpay.

The Dallas Mavericks look

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Let?s start by reviewing the notable off- season moves for each team.

The Brooklyn Nets face plenty of questions, so this 2022 season is somewhat of a make or break year for them.

Kyrie Irving is ineligible to play until he gets vaccinated, and there is speculation that James Harden will not want to come back if they aren?t a fullstrength squad.

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The reigning champion Milwaukee Bucks have a great shot at repeating, with Giannis Antetokounmpo playing MVP level basketball and his supporting cast of Khris Middleton and Jrue Holiday.

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After an eventful summer full of drama and chaos, the NBA is back for the 2021-2022 season, and it is looking to be a memorable one for Year 75.

Now more than ever, there are a multitude of teams that have a shot of making noise in the postseason, and it is going to be very exciting to see how the regular season plays out.

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with the Eastern Conference.

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By Brendan Dougher ty ?23

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Dougher ty '23's NBA Preview

Nikola Jokic (above top left), Luka Doncic (above top right), Trae Young (above middle left), Giannis Antetokounmpo (above middle right), Kevin Durant (above bottom left), and Stephen Curry (above bottom right) all had huge seasons in one of the strangest NBA seasons known to memory due to COVID-19, thus making this upcoming 2021-22 NBA season hopefully one to remember.

to get past the first round this season, bringing in Jason Kidd as the new head coach and bringing in some bench pieces to help MVP favorite Luka Doncic.

The Lakers will be right there, of course. Their concern will mostly be injuries, considering their team average age is reminiscent of a nursing home.

The Utah Jazz will definitely be back to where they were after being the 1 seed last year, led by superstars Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert, with some of the best bench scorers in the league.

Looking at controversies among contenders, the Clip-

pers are looking uneasy due to Kawhi Leonard expecting to be out for the whole season, and the Trailblazers will be an interesting team to keep an eye on, due to the trade rumors around disgruntled star Damian Lillard.

There aren?t any other teams that I expect to contend in the West, but I hope to be proven wrong due to the number of intriguing teams left. Here are some more players from noncontenders that I think everyone should keep an eye on: De?Aaron Fox (Kings), Zion Williamson (Pelicans), Keldon Johnson (Spurs), Ja Morant (Grizzlies), Shai GilgeousAlexander (Thunder), Anthony

Edwards (Timberwolves), and Kevin Porter Jr. (Rockets).

In conclusion, there is going to be plenty going on in this upcoming season, and I am as excited as anyone to watch how it all pans out. I would like to leave you all with some short predictions: Luka Doncic will be the MVP, Jonathan Isaac will be DPOY, Keldon Johnson will be MIP, Patty Mills will be 6MOTY, Scottie Barnes will be ROTY, and Monte Williams will be COTY. And of course, Ben Simmons wins the award for biggest coward in NBA history.