V42. Issue VI

Vol . 42, Issue VI

The Student Newspaper of St. Joseph's Prep

December 1, 2016

Pet er an d t h e St ar cat ch er Sh in es in t h e Spot ligh t

By Jake Feehery '18 As has become expected, the Cape and Sword program has pulled off another brilliant production,

this time of Rick Elice?s Peter and the Starcatcher.

Through the intriguing plot, polish on the show, and the standout performances, I was

captivated from start to finish, and I was left wanting more. While you unfortunately won?t be able to see St. Joe?s Prep production of Peter and the

Starcatcher any longer, this should serve as testimony why you should see any Cape and Sword event you can.

While a prequel to the famous tale Peter Pan, Peter and the Starcatcher takes place in the Victorian era, both on board the ships Wasp and Neverland, and on the remote island of Rundoon. We are introduced to Lord Astor, who is on a urgent mission from Queen Victoria, and Molly Astor, who while intelligent, is a bit of a braggart.

(Photo by Riley Herriman '18)

Along with Molly and her nanny, on board vicious Bill Slanks?

Neverland are three orphan boys, Prentiss, Ted, and a boy with no name, all of whom long for a true home to call their own. While Slank seeks to claim the Queen?s treasure, Lord Astor has a greater problems when his ship, the Wasp, is overtaken by pirates,

led by the infamous and vain Black Stache and his right-hand man, Smee. When Stache realizes the real treasure must be on board the Neverland, he sets a new course, leading to disaster and adventure for the whole lot of them.

Each member of the cast provides a phenomenal performance and both the comedic timing and emotion each carries is impressive for such a young cast.

The preparation and dedication was obvious, and although each actor had a distinct role, they were able to quickly shed it and work as part of the ensemble. Some of my favorite moments were just me taking in the cast swaying to Continued on page 12.

The cast of Peter and the Starcatcher from an opening scene of the play.

Pr ep Foot ball Advan ces t o 6A St at e Sem if in als The Prep?s varsity football team is currently 12-0 and was recently ranked 20th in the country by Maxpreps in its Xcellent 25 and 15th in the USA today Super 25. The team rolled to a twenty-one point victory over Parkland in its last outing and will next face the Knights of North Penn High School in the PIAA-AAAA semifinals. Here is a look back at the Prep?s dominating season so far and a look forward to the upcoming week(s).

The team opened regular season play at the prestigious Honor Bowl taking place at Mission Viejo High School in California.

The Prep played a tough team in the Oaks Christian Lions but got off to a quick start including an explosive 90 yard touchdown pass from Quarterback Marquez McCray?18 to D?Andre Swift?17 on the first offensive play of the season. A strong defensive showing for

the Prep left the final score at Prep 49, Oaks Christian 17.

Another hard-fought game saw the Prep ahead 20-17 at halftime, but without running back D?Andre Swift ?17 who left late in the first half with a hamstring injury.

Without Swift both the defense and running

The Prep traveled back home to face south Jersey powerhouse Don Bosco Prep. The Ironmen have been a strong team over the past few years and the Prep looked to avenge previous losses.

This was not just the Prep?s season home opener but also its first game at Widener University. The team scored early but after a missed extra point and defensive miscommunications found themselves down 7-6 late in the first quarter. In a back and forth game the defense held strong, and the Prep held on to win its closest game of the season Prep 35, Bosco 24.

Next for the Prep was a nationally televised game on ESPNU against the Vikings of Archbishop Wood who were coming off an uncharacteristic loss to Bergen Catholic and looking to avoid starting the season 0-2.

back Christian Waller ?17 stepped up for the Prep, as well as continued strong play

by McCray and his two top receivers Terrence Greene?17 and Darryle Simmons?18. The final score was another victory for the Prep

43-24.

Over the next three weeks the team won games against Archbishop Carroll, Roman Catholic, and Father Judge leading up to the shootout against traditional rival La Salle College High

School. The Prep put up over sixty points, with seven touchdowns coming from Swift?17.

The Prep got out to an early lead, and was up 35-7 at the end of the first half.

LaSalle mounted a third quarter comeback led Continued on page 4.

(Photo by Frank Raffa)

By Liam Gibbons ?18

D'Andre Swift '17 runs back a punt in a career-high game vs. Parkland.

2 | News

Fut sal : The Prep?s Newest Int ramural Sport

By Andrew Koh ?19 The futsal club is the Prep?s new intramural winter sport, open to everyone who is free after school on Thursdays and Fridays.

sports to create futsal, originally meant to be played recreationally at the local YMCA. The rules are simple: gameplay is similar to that of soccer, but it is played on a basketball court with

handball-size nets and 5 players to a side (goalkeeper included), and with a ball that is smaller and less bouncy.

The game spread from its humble beginnings in Uruguay and is now played internationally, having spread to faraway nations in Asia, Europe, Africa, and even to the Prep?s Multi-Purpose Room.

Here, the futsal club was created by James Schade and Reza Ali, both of the Class of 2020, and is moderated

by Mr. Ghee. According to Schade, the creation of the club originated from an idea that was bounced around between a few friends: ?We wanted all of the guys who made the Prep soccer team to be able to bond with the

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The word futsal itself

is a contraction of futbol de salon, which literally means ?soccer of the room,? or indoor soccer. It was invented in 1930 by Juan Carlos Ceriani, a Uruguayan teacher, who combined the rules of several

Two teams compete in futsal, a variation on indoor soccer originating in Uruguay.

guys who tried out but didn?t.?

Although it was originally intended to be a club activity, it was opened up to all students as an intramural winter sport and gained amazing popularity long before the first whistle. 74 students from all four classes had signed up a full week week prior to the first gameday, and more are expected to join as tournament play starts.

The format of the tournament is similar to many futsal tournaments held around the world: teams will play games in a round-robin format for seeding, after which they will play in the single-elimination playoffs. Both Schade

and Ali were excited about what they had in mind for the winning team of the tournament. ?There?s potential for a faculty team to play the champions,? they explained, ?We know Mr. Coyle, Mr. Ghee, and Mr. Pohlig are interested, and we?re trying to get Mr. Dougherty to play.?

With the added bonus of playing a prospective faculty team for the winners of the tournament, the futsal club is a great opportunity for all students to step away from academics and the ensuing stress and to participate in a friendly competition, running around with friends like we all once did as children.

Thanksgiving Food Drive Recap The Prep?s yearly Thanksgiving Food Drive has become a staple of the school?s calendar, always taking place on the last day before the community goes on break for the holiday. Swarms upon swarms of Prep students take to the streets of North Philadelphia, delivering food to their neighbors and spreading warm wishes for a happy Thanksgiving. In the process, Prep students learn more about the logistics of service and grow closer with each other and the Philadelphia community.

Mr. Leo Vaccaro ?05, a member of the Prep?s History Department, has been organizing the drive for a few years now; assisting him are Mr. Sam Deitch of the Mission and Ministry Department and various partners from local Philadelphia organizations.

Reflecting on this year?s drive, Deitch said, ?The Thanksgiving Food Drive is an opportunity for our school community to

be an active part of our neighborhood. We live out the Corporal Works of Mercy on this day and we continue to pursue our call to be a man with and for others.?

In outlining the various parts of the drive, he notes that while there is certainly the obvious process of delivering the baskets of food to neighbors, there is a much larger part to the drive that is not as evident.

Thousands more pounds of food, that are not directly carried by Prep students to neighborhood homes, are still delivered to various locations throughout Philadelphia, in an effort to combat hunger and poverty.

Vaccaro highlights that the Prep ?donated 350 food baskets, and approximately 1100 turkeys. 184 baskets and 181 turkeys were walked out of the Gesu church lot and delivered by our homerooms.

The additional baskets and turkeys were donated a number of different ways.? He goes on to

describe how senior citizens from the SOWN Organization, a local non-profit, came to the school get their baskets; others were delivered by Prep vans, buses, and one large truck, which was rented to bring donations to the Sunday Breakfast Mission and Mercy Neighborhood Ministries.

The Prep uses a system called YouGiveGoods, in which Prep families are able to donate money online that is then used by the school to purchase the necessary food for the needy. Over $38,000 was raised by the community through this system; it certainly seems to have played a role in making this year the largest Thanksgiving Food Drive ever at St. Joe?s Prep.

Vaccaro hypothesizes that the Prep drive may also be the ?biggest high school food collection and distribution operation in the country.? In total, over 30,000 pounds of food were delivered thanks to the efforts of the Prep community this

year.

Vaccaro also notes that the logistics of the drive continue to evolve; its organizations continue to strive to make it not only larger, but also more effective. He points out how they connected with many local organizations early in the semester to

Of course, one of the most salient aspects of the operation is that it also serves a symbolic purpose. While there is a real and inherent need for food among some of the Prep?s neighbors, Vaccaro

points out that it is also ?a unique gift symbolizing our affection for our school?s own neighborhood.? With one of the largest high school food distribution operations in the country, it is clear that the Prep?s commitment to service to its neighbors remains strong as ever.

This year the Prep delivered over 30,000 pounds of food.

(Photo by Frank Raffa)

Prep students head out into the neighborhood to deliver food following Thanksgiving mass.

learn about their specific needs and how to best serve their communities.

(Photo by Frank Raffa)

By Mat t Phil l ips ?18

In t er est ed in adver t isin g in the Hawkeye?

Con t act Ryan Gill '17 f or det ails.

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1863: When t he Past Speaks t o t he Present

By Carson But l er ?18

decided the outcome of The Civil War. Even though this battle saved the Union cause from possible defeat, the victory came at a high cost, leaving over fifty thousand soldiers dead or wounded on both sides.

Over four and a half

(Photo by Sharon Jackson)

November 19th of this year marked an important moment in history, as it was the 153rd anniversary of U.S. President Abraham Lincoln?s famous speech, the Gettysburg Address. In a small Pennsylvania town

during the year of 1863, Confederate and Union troops fought on the hallowed ground within the town of Gettysburg and in its surrounding hills, orchards, and wheat fields. Lasting three long, bloody days, the famous battle of Gettysburg ultimately

A group of reenactors depicting President Lincoln, Union General George Meade, and Confederate General Robert E. Lee .

months later, on Thursday, November 19, 1863, Abraham Lincoln visited the small town of Gettysburg to experience the place where thousands of the Americans had fought and to witness the courage which many had displayed by giving their lives to the Union or Confederate cause.

At the dedication of the Soldier?s National Cemetery in Gettysburg, which remains there to this day, President Lincoln crafted an address that became one of the greatest and most influential statements in American history.

In only two minutes, Lincoln reiterated the founding principles stated in the Declaration of Independence, and proclaimed the undergoing struggle for the preservation of the Union to the residents of the town of Gettysburg.

Lincoln also commemorated all

those who gave their lives in the battle regardless of the side for which they most bravely fought.

One-hundred and fifty-three years later, the United States, today, is going through a troubling time of division leading up to the recent presidential election. The outcome of this election, with the choosing of Donald Trump as the 45th President, has the country divided at near-Civil War levels.

Some anti-Trump protesters, who do not believe that Trump should be the next president of the United States, have been the cause of violence towards Trump supporters.

Recently, in Chicago, anti-Trump protesters attacked and seriously injured an unarmed elderly man because he voted for Trump.

Additionally, many Trump assassination threats have been

declared through social media and other sources. Some Trump supporters have also participated in illegal activities such as writing the word the President-Elect?s name in graffiti on a traditionally African-American Church.

Similar to the effects of the national divisions during the Civil War, the years leading up to the election of the 45th President have also caused disdain between the two opposing political parties.

All people in America need to recall the Gettysburg Address, which helped heal the open wounds during the Civil War and brought the nation together. Today, all Americans need to come together as one and heal their wounds so that they can be a more unified and thus stronger, nation.

Pr ep Robot ics Team Host s Com pet it ion

By Tim Harris ?18 The Prep was host to over 25 robotics teams this past weekend, coming from all over the country. Sponsored

by VEX robotics, these teams spent countless hours of work

designing, building, and testing their concepts for their bots.

The goal of the competition changes every year; this year, the goal was somewhat similar to a game of volleyball. Teams were

tasked with guiding their robots to pick up and drop foam stars over a fence onto the other team?s side.

While that might sound simple, some of the designs were very complex and required

incredible skill and knowledge to succeed.

Each team is paired with another random team before each match. They compete with this other team against two other teams in a 2v2 match.

Prep robotics, at only three years running, is a fairly new club.

However, just last year, the team was able to take home a trophy, and participation is climbing. In previous years, the Prep had only sent one team to participate in tournaments. This year, four teams will be competing for the Prep; the future of Prep robotics is looking bright.

(Photo Courtesy of YOUTUBE.COM)

This competition was a qualifier for the state semi-finals. The next tournament will be held on Dec. 10. There will be several other tournaments held at varying schools throughout the year as well.

Some of the robots were very impressive, especially considering that they were designed and built by

high school and middle school students. One of the most eye-catching robots was the Haverford School?s, which featured two spinning wheels at the end of a scoop, with the purpose of drawing in as many stars as possible.

Another impressive bot was designed to be able to throw the stars over the fence, which it did consistently. Feats of amazing design and implementation were seen throughout the day, from every team. ?The competition was a good learning experience for our team, being new to robotics.? says Brandon Burghardt ?18, ?We learned how to succeed in future competitions by observing what was and wasn?t working for the other bots.?

This year's game, entitled Starstruck, taxes the team to build a robot capable of picking up the "stars" and dropping them on the opponent's side.

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Foot ball (con t .) by its defense, but the Prep?s huge offensive line was just too much to handle. The Prep dominated the line of scrimmage, rushing for 420 yards on 44 attempts. The 63-35 victory clinched the Catholic League Red Division title.

The next week was Senior Night for the Hawks, and the class of 2017 put on a show, going up 35-0 in the

first half in a home win over Archbishop Ryan.

The final score was 35-14. Following this was the Prep?s first playoff game of the season. In a home game against Roman Catholic, the Hawks completely dominated, going up 45-0 in the first half.

After a scoreless third quarter the Cahillites put up a late touchdown against the Prep?s third stringers

leading into a chippy last three minutes.

Final score 45-7.

On November 11th the Hawks took on the LaSalle Explorers once again, this time at a neutral playoff location of Northeast High School.

The Prep started off slow, finding themselves down by seven at the end of the first period, but the team fought back and the defense held strong

once again, with big plays coming in a fumble recovery by Jack Ballard?17 and a game icing interception Dawson DeIuliis?18.

Possibly the most electrifying play of the season came during this game in the form of a 42 yard sprint to the endzone by D?Andre Swift?17 punctuated with a flip across the goal line.

The game ended with a

final score of 35-14.

Next the Prep rolled to a 44-6 victory over the Vikings of Northeast High School for the City Championship.

This was the first meeting between the two schools in over fifty years. The most recent Prep victory was against Parkland. In a sloppy first half performance for the Prep, the Trojans scored seventeen points off of two fumble recoveries and a blocked punt. The Prep still held onto a slim 24-17 halftime lead, and then rolled in the second half to a 38-17 victory.

(Photo by Frank Raffa)

The upcoming game is against Lansdale powerhouse North Penn High School. The Hawks will take on the

14-0 Knights at Northeast High School for the the PI-6A semifinals. The only common opponent between the teams was LaSalle, who North Penn defeated 33-24 on August 26th. The Knights are currently ranked 3rd in the state behind only the Hawks and Central Catholic out of Pittsburgh. On the bright side for the Prep, North Penn has played eleven of its fourteen games so far this season at home, but the Knights did put up 524 yards of offense in their friday night matchup against Garnet Valley, 442 of which were through the air.

Make sure to get out there and support the Hawks this Saturday, December 3rd, at 5pm.

Go Prep!

Prep football moves onto State semi-finals.

Facu lt y Gr id

By Nick M at t er a '19 M r . Ton y Br ait h w ait e '89

M r . Pau l M or r issey

M r . David For t in

M r . An dr ew St au b '12

What was your dream job as a kid?

Hosting the Tonight Show

Dentist

To be in the army

Policeman/ Superhero

What were your int erest s in high school ?

Theater, Comedy, and somehow being taller

Swimming

Football Player and a Band Member

Theater and meeting girls

Woul d you rat her reverse one decision everyday or be abl e t o st op t ime f or one minut e everyday?

Reverse one decision

Reverse one decision

Stop time for one minute

Stop time for one minute

Tel l me your f avorit e t hing(s) about t he Prep?

Tradition, mission, and Jesuit Identity

Teaching kids that want to learn

The Atmosphere

The Prep?s Shameless Spirit

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Get t ing t o Know Dr. Campbel l

By Jacob DeAnnunt is ?19 Since beginning his Prep career in 2008, Dr. Campbell has been blessing Prep students with knowledge on Physical Science and

Anatomy.

A little Philadelphia sports talk is a common way for Dr. Campbell to begin his classes, but of course that comes after the Prayer of Generosity. Having a

class with ?Doc? is always a bright spot in the grueling day of a Prep student and although he is a very personable man, you may not know the full story behind Dr. Campbell.

schooling, Dr. Campbell practiced for 10 years, but teaching never left his mind.

When asked about his weirdest chiropractic case, he responded with a chuckle and said he was supposed to keep that stuff confidential.

(Photo Courtesy of Sjprep.org)

Dr. Campbell grew up in Cinnaminson, NJ and believe it or not he still lives in the very house he was raised in. He attended Cinnaminson High school where he played Football and ran track. Throughout high school, Dr. Campbell went back and forward on whether to become a Chiropractor or a teacher, but his love for sports led him on the first route. He then attended a Scranton University and Palmer College of Chiropractic.

Following

Dr. Campbell returned to school and attended Holy Family University for his masters in teaching.

Prior to coming to the Prep, he taught at Riverside High School and Little Flower Catholic High School, where he taught alongside another Prep Science teacher Mr. Martin.

In 2008 Dr. Campbell found himself teaching at the Prep and he has fully immersed himself in the Prep community.

Two of his sons already

his

Don?t let Brett?s quiet but powerful demeanor mislead you. He is on the JV Basketball team and the JV Rugby team and is also a member of the WSJP Student Broadcasting Club. He seizes every opportunity he can grasp academically by taking every Honors and AP course available to him. His 4.0 GPA speaks for itself about Geiss?s talents in the classroom.

Brett blazes trails from simple beginnings in Williamstown, New Jersey where he attended Saint Mary?s School. He is the first member from his family to ever attend the Prep and the only student from his grade school class to come to the Prep. ?I chose because outstanding and overall

the Prep of its academic feeling of

Most of Dr. Campbell's students know he is a die hard Philadelphia sports fan, following the Eagles, Sixers, Phillies, and Flyers all very closely. He believes Carson Wentz will end becoming a bigger star

Outside of the classroom Dr. Campbell?s hobbies include watching sports and coaching his own kid?s sports. Some of his favorite home cooked meals include meatloaf and steak.

According to him, cereal is not a soup and a hotdog is a sandwich because ?yea, it?s on a bun.? Dr. Campbell?s favorite movie is The Godfather and his biggest inspiration is his family.

Dr. Campbell is a great member of the Prep family and next time you see him in the hallway give him a wave!

inclusion and love. I am glad to the the first of my family to attend the Prep and I hope to start a long line of Geisses here.?

The Hawkeye?s Student of the Week chooses a well-rounded, committed student who also exemplifies traits of gratitude, leadership, and intelligence.

Well that?s not exactly set in stone anywhere but Brett Geiss ?19 truly does show those qualities and more. He is a model for future and current Preppers to follow.

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It?s quite difficult at the Prep to maintain exceptional grades while performing well on the court and the field at the same time.

Brett Geiss ?19 embodies the characteristics of the perfect Prep student and this is why he deserves the prestigious honor of Student of the Week.

taking Honors Latin I and II and Spanish with Mr. Raffa. Brett chose the perfect high school that will always fulfill yearning for knowledge.

His favorite Prep moments are just being in the classroom around the kids. He always pays attention to the Prep sports team and is always asking his students about their teams. When asked if Prep Football will win the State Championship, Dr. Campbell answered with a firm and confident ?Yes.?

than Joel Embiid, but only because Embiid is susceptible to injury.

He also thinks the Eagles will secure a wild card spot and make the playoffs.

Book Review

St u den t of t h e Week

By David McCabe ?19

attend the Prep, John Campbell ?17 and Danny Campbell ?20, and a third, who is in eighth grade, is on his way.

By Dave Fort in, Hist ory and Social Sciences Depart ment Iain M. Banks, Consider Phlebus (Orbit Publishers, 2008; orig. pub. 1984). 544 pages, $10 on Amazon.com.

I don?t read much science fiction, but I came across this book when reading about Elon Musk, the founder of Paypal, Tesla and SpaceX. Banks?s works are among his favorite books, such that he even has named some of his SpaceX vehicles after ships in the series.

When questioned about balancing athletics and academics Geiss says, ?It is definitely hard to balance sports and schoolwork, but I just try to set aside my time for my work every night and plan ahead. I look at school like it?s my job, and my job comes before everything else.?

Consider Phlebus is the first in the 10-book Culture Series, a world set in the galaxy where the Culture, a very high-tech and rather

hedonistic federation of mostly humanoid peoples, comes into contact with other interstellar civilizations.

Much of Banks?s writing is about the differences in societies, how they relate to technology and what happens when there is a ?clash of civilizations?.

In this first book, the Culture is fighting a war with the Idiran Empire, a very warlike and honor-bound people, as told through the eyes of a shape-shifting secret agent.

The plot revolves around an artificial intelligence (called a Mind) from a Culture

warship crash-landing on a deserted planet and the race to recover/ capture the wreckage.

Much of the story reminded me of the Cold War or the conflict between Athens and Sparta as told by Thucydides in The Peloponnesian War. Despite its length, there?s lots of action, the characters are well-developed and the plot moves along very swiftly. If you like Star Wars, Star Trek or are just interested in one author?s ideas about how the future may play itself out, this is the book for you.

In t er est ed in w r it in g f or t h e paper ?

(Photo by Frank Raffa)

Brett?s interests lie in the scientific field. His primary career choice is Marine Biology and to prepare for that he intends to take AP Biology. Although, he also shows great interest in language too

Geiss '19 in a lineout.

The next meeting will be held Monday, December 5th after school in the Rooney Room.

6| Sports

NFL: No Fun League? dictator commissioner of the NFL, refuses to $33,424. That?s how allow celebrations at much money Steelers? all; even making star Antonio Brown has penalties stricter from been fined so far this year to year. year.

That number rises to $39500 if you Ex-Saints receiver Joe add his $6076 fine for Horn, famous for his wearing Arnold Palmer cell-phone celebration cleats against the in 2003, made his Eagles in tribute to the thoughts clear on golf legend.

Goodell and his idiotic rules. ?Roger Goodell is $9115. Cornerback like the Vladimir Josh Norman was fined [expletive] Putin of the that much for shooting NFL,? Horn said. ?You an imaginary bow and quote me on that arrow after sealing the [expletive].? While that win against the lowly comparison may be a Browns with an little extreme, interception. "I don't Goodell?s failure to get it," he said, in compromise with response to the fine. "I players on celebrations might have to ask fans is ridiculous. what can I do next if they take that away Almost any from me." celebration, taunting or otherwise, should be Roger Goodell, allowed.

Goodell?s

reasoning for not allowing them is that ?We [the league] do believe that our players are role models and others look at that at the youth level. So that?s important for us to hold that standard up. And it?s part of being a professional. So that?s one element of it.?

While it?s true that NFL players are looked up to by millions of youth football players at home, saying that not celebrating is part of being a professional is quite possibly more ridiculous than saying the Eagles have average receivers.

What did president-elect Donald Trump do when he won the White House? He

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By Robert Cal abro '19

Antonio Brown has been fined over $33,000 so far this year.

celebrated. What did Roger Goodell do when he finally got Brady suspended?

He celebrated (probably).

What did the Warriors do after blowing a 3-1 lead in the NBA Finals?

They watched Lebron and the Cavs celebrate.

The point is, professionals, not just in sports, celebrate after doing something good.

Unless the celebration is physically harming someone, taking an egregious amount of time, or sexually suggestive, it should be allowed. Twerking in the end zone (Antonio Brown) or shooting a bow and arrow (Josh Norman) are not fine worthy, or even penalty worthy. If opposing players don?t like it, too bad.

Maybe they should have stopped them from scoring the touchdown or snagging the interception in the first place.

As a matter of fact, kids do look up to players so much that Cam Newton?s ?dab? celebration went viral en route to it becoming one of the most popular trends of 2015-2016. Sure, at the time it caused a

fight with the Titans players in a game where they were not able to stop him (21/ 26 passing for 217 yards, 23 more rushing), losing 27-10.

The celebration itself did not hurt anyone; it is not his fault the Titans could not tackle him.

Granted, he was not fined, but at the time he was: 1) MVP frontrunner and 2) The most dynamic player in the league. Also, the league was much less flag happy for excessive celebration last year.

To put in perspective how much more intense excessive celebration penalties have been this year to last, by week four this year the number of celebration penalties is equal to the total of of last year?s celebration penalties.

Another reason as to why celebrations should be allowed is because they are entertaining.

In a league where ratings have been steadily declining, they need all the viewers they can get. Think how funny it was to see Brown straddle the uprights after a touchdown.

How awesome it was

when Chad ?Ochocinco? Johnson used a pylon to putt the football in 2005?

Players now have to control their emotions at the expense of making the product that viewers see at home more boring. It?s not the money that players worry about; they are able to lose million. ?Nothing to a boss,? according to Brown. But he checks himself for a different reason. ?I never want to put my teammates in a bad predicament.

Maybe I?ll keep it to two pumps instead of three? (in reference to comedians Key and Peele?s famous excessive celebration skit).

The fact of the matter is, Goodell has to stop thinking that he is always right. The man, ironically enough, has to humble himself and realize that all he is doing is making enemies. He?s fighting a losing battle. All he wants is control; he has to realize that allowing celebrations is the best thing he can do. Yes, the players are role models.

But is a celebration really worth $33,424?

Prep Basket bal l Set t o Make a Run at t he Pal est ra

By Dan Avingt on ?18 The Prep Basketball has long had a reputation as one of the best teams in the Catholic League, and this year, they hope to keep that prestige alive.

Under the leadership of head coach Speedy Morris, the Hawks look to contend for the Catholic League title once again.

year after being included in the rotation last season. Despite losing big man Pete Gayhardt, who is now playing lacrosse at the University of Notre Dame, the team has gained a new center in 6?7 junior Ed Croswell, a transfer from Mathematics, Civics, and Sciences Charter School, who looks to fill the shoes of both Gayhardt and Chris Montie.

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This year?s squad is

led by captains Brian Griffin ?17, Matt Hartz ?17, Darius Kinnel ?18, and Kyle Thompson ?18, all of whom are returning to the varsity roster this year and look to make a big impact on the court.

Thompson and Kinnel were both starters last year, both being among the top guards in the Catholic League, and Griffin and Hartz will make appearances in the starting lineup this

Coach Speedy Morris talks to the squad.

Forward Gabe Arizin ?19 is also going to make a big impact for the team this season.

Regarding Arizin, Thompson answered, ?Although he?s an underclassman, his ability to shoot and knock down shots is like no other on the team.?

When asked about the strengths of this year?s team, Hartz responded, ?We have some great guard play. Our entire lineup can shoot, which will create many matchup problems.?

This statement is backed up by the fact that last season, Thompson averaged 13.5 points, which tied him for 12th place in the Catholic League, and Kinnel added 11.4 per game. Thompson, when asked the same question, replied, ?A big strength of ours is how hard and disciplined we play.

Our offensive & defensive tenacity makes up for our shortcomings.?

Thompson, in response to what the team?s weaknesses are, claimed, ?In my opinion

a weakness of our team right now is our lack of height mostly. A lot of teams in the Catholic League have multiple bigs and guards who are 6'2 and up, whereas we are a team full of 6'0 guards and one big.?

As Croswell is the only big man in the expected rotation, fans should anticipate seeing lots of strong guard play from the Hawks. Thompson and Kinnel will lead most of the scoring once again, but Arizin, Croswell, Hartz, and Griffin all look to make big impacts on both the offensive and defensive sides of the ball.

This year?s Catholic League is going to be extremely competitive.

While Neumann-Goretti has two Division One recruits returning (Kentucky commit Quade Green and Villanova commit Dhamir Cosby-Roundtree) and should be one of the leading squads, not too many teams should be too overpowering.

Because the level of

overwhelming teams is down this year, the Hawks should make a big push for the Catholic League title.

But just because none of the teams seem overwhelming does not mean that the Hawks are going to have it easy this season.

Schools such as Roman Catholic, La Salle, Archbishop Carroll and Archbishop Ryan always churn out good basketball teams, and it should not be any different this year.

When asked what his expectations are for this season, Thompson said, ?My ultimate expectation this year is to make a run in the Catholic League, finish as a top 4 seed and represent our school at the Palestra for the Catholic League playoffs.

Anything below that would be considered a failure in my opinion?, and Hartz echoed a similar opinion. The Hawks, led

by Thompson, Kinnel, Griffin, Croswell, and Hartz, should have a successful season and make a run at the Catholic League title.

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Wh o's In ? College Foot ball Playof f St an din gs Headin g In t o Con f er en ce Ch am pion sh ips

By Nick Pal ermo '18 Well, that happened.

For those who are not aware, absolute madness is the best way to describe the weeks since I wrote my initial article on college football(10/ 13/ 16). If you all remember, I outlined a formula that would determine the teams who would be considered for the Playoff.

Now, this formula has proven to be untrue for the first time in three years.

I stressed one-loss and undefeated teams, but now there are only five teams in the top five conferences that meet this criteria. I also emphasized conference champions, despite the CFP committee saying it should be treated as a regular game, except in a tiebreaker scenario. So, please let me defend my methods. The reasons I stressed the conference champion is because all eight teams that have been picked for the playoff were conference champions.

Also, all teams considered for the playoff at this point last year were undefeated or had one loss. There were six solid teams both years. This year, there are only four, and who?s to say more madness is not to ensue on Saturday.

Each scenario for each team is different.

While my predictions back in mid-October

might still hold up, there are so many things that can change.

The teams are ordered by greatest chance to make the playoff.

I?m not considering anything out of the realm of possibility, especially after # 2, 3, 4 all lost in Week 11.

ALABAMA : Alabama has a 99.9% chance to make the playoff, or greater. This is not just due to the fact that their chances to beat Florida are so great; it is also due to the extremely slim chances that the committee does not still put them in after a loss to Florida. Their entire body of work outweighs a slip up against Florida. They might not get that top spot, but none of that matters once the playoff begins. The # 1 seed has not won the playoff yet.

OHIO STATE: After winning the toughest game of their season, the game I have been looking at for a long time, Ohio State has a very small chance of missing the Playoff.

Yes, they won?t be the Big Ten champion. Yes, it will matter when the final rankings are out.

No, it will not take them out, as they are already the # 2 team.

The only scenario where Ohio State does not make the playoff is again, up to the committee after a

string of events that may actually happen.

If Penn State wins the Big Ten, the committee may put Penn State in over Ohio State due to the head-to-head advantage, but I doubt this occurs.

Ohio State?s only loss is to a top team on the road and a possible Big Ten champion.

Clemson: Clemson, although appearing quite safe, is not as safe as they may seem. Clemson is not being conversed enough to keep them on their toes. Virginia Tech might not appear as the most threatening opponent compared to who Washington, Alabama, and Wisconsin have to go up against, but it seems as if not enough attention is on this ACC championship game.

There is so much emphasis on the games in the PAC-12 and Big Ten, it is causing this ACC championship to fly right under the radar.

Washington: Washington is in the position to confirm the # 4 spot or better on Friday night, but this is no ordinary team they must face. Colorado is a tough opponent, and Washington is the team being perceived as the most likely to lose of the top four teams.

Those on the outside looking in all hinge on the results of the PAC-12 Championship and ACC Championship.

Wisconsin: Yes, Penn State may not look as dangerous as Michigan, but the Badgers are in trouble.

If Michigan had won, Wisconsin would have had a straight shot at the perceived playoff team from the Big Ten. A win against Michigan would have caused a swap in places and a semifinal berth.

Instead of that, Wisconsin must beat Penn State, and hope for a meltdown from Clemson or Washington, preferably Clemson.

Why Clemson? Virginia Tech has zero chance of making the playoff, while a win over Washington might just do it for the Buffaloes.

Penn State: ?Thank God for the Buckeyes.? That?s a sentence Nittany Lion fans never thought they would have to say.

Ohio State just gave Penn State control of their own destiny in the Big Ten. There is surely much more than a win in Indianapolis necessary for a playoff berth. Their situation is similar to Wisconsin, except a Penn State Big Ten champion will not be evaluated at the same level as a Wisconsin Big Ten

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champion. This means that if Washington or Clemson lose, the committee is more likely to find a non-Big Ten #4 than if Wisconsin had won.

Colorado: Colorado is in a good position after their win against Utah. If they pull off the upset against Washington, the committee has a choice between Colorado and the Big Ten champ. This match might not get Colorado their ticket, but it definitely could get Washington theirs.

Although they might be ranked lower than Penn State and Wisconsin come tonight, a win over Washington could be held at greater value than a Penn State win over Wisconsin or a Wisconsin win over Penn State.

Michigan: Michigan still has a chance, and for good reason. I have known all season that Michigan is a top four team, and I still believe it now. I predicted it would be scenarios that killed Michigan, and ?twas the scenarios indeed.

Next year, Michigan is the # 2 seed or better. You heard it here first. But this

year, the away game at Ohio State ultimately killed them. I am not pulling the cord yet though on Michigan?s chances.

The evaluation of Michigan tonight will ultimately determine their spot.

It is all up to the committee at this point.

If Michigan is at # 5, I can see them making their way back in over the weekend with some favorable results.

Oklahoma: In a world where Washington or Clemson loses and the committee prefers not to have two teams from the same conference, certain teams have a shot. Oklahoma is one of those teams. Here is the perfect situation for Sooner fans: Clemson loses, Washington loses, Penn State wins.

Even with all this happening, I doubt Oklahoma makes it.

The alternatives, Penn State, Michigan, and USC/ Colorado, have looked much better this season.

Honestly, I don?t want a team that has given up 59 points against Texas Tech.

Since the time of the first article, things have changed a lot. But what has not changed is my projected top four.

Ch am pion sh ip Pr edict ion s Alabama defeats Florida in SEC Championship

1. Alabama 2. Ohio State 3. Clemson 4. Washington 5. Penn State

Washington defeats Colorado in PAC-12 Championship Oklahoma defeats Oklahoma State in Big-12 Championship

6. Michigan 7. Oklahoma 8. Wisconsin 9. USC 10. Florida State

Penn State defeats Wisconsin in Big Ten Championship Clemson defeats Virginia Tech in ACC Championship

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It ?s Duke?s Season t o Lose: Col l ege Basket bal l Preview

By Simon Wil l iams '18 Across the country, I don?t think there is a more balanced and competitive scene in the sport as there is right now with college basketball. With that being said, here is some analysis for every major conference and some noteworthy news for those (including myself) who find themselves at peace only when the madness of March rolls around.

Cincinnati lost to # 21 ranked Rhode Island in the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame Tip-Off up at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut last week in a tight 76-71 contest.

Sophomore guard Jacob Evans dropped 25 points, keeping his average for the season at 20.8 per game, a category with which he leads the team.

With that production, albeit a small size to sample from, the Jerry West Award Watch List member will be the first UC player since standout Sean Kilpatrick did so.

Cincinnati is a tournament team, no doubt in my mind. If UConn doesn?t get their act together and Temple, Houston, and Memphis beat each other up throughout the season the Bearcats could find themselves in the AAC title game.

Two names that need to step up are Charles Cooke and Scoochie Smith.

Miller was adamant in the postgame presser from the loss to # 13 St. Mary?s (CA) that interior defense and offensive rebounding are categories of dire need.

The two sophomores are productive offensively, but work could be done on the other end of the floor.

Atlantic Coast Conference The ACC is not stacked like it has been the past few years.

That?s not a bad thing, there just is a different dynamic with the conference this season.

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That?s where Dayton comes in. I think the Flyers are one of the more interesting teams to watch in this conference.

Archie Miller is a solid coach, one of my favorites. His team is in a tight spot right now with redshirt sophomore forward defensive focal point Josh Cunningham out for at least 3 months with an ankle injury.

The Flyers will be tested against the best defense in the Big Ten, Nebraska, in the Wooden Legacy Tournament this Thanksgiving.

One constant is Duke is good and UNC are contenders again. The consensus preseason # 1 team in the land according to every poll now is ranked # 6 following the loss to # 5 Kansas in the Champions Classic.

Duke lost because their three best freshman haven?t played a minute of action, and Grayson Allen is walking on one leg at this point. When the Devils are at full health, they?re unstoppable.

Also add in 5th year senior and Friends?

Central alum Amile Jefferson to go along with former top recruit Chase Jeter, the ever capable offense is near unstoppable. According to KenPom.com, Duke sits atop of the list of offensive efficiency with a 122.0 rating and are a top 15 squad with a score of 92.4. Oh and that?s without four of their five best players at full health, by the way. Needless to say, Duke is the odds-on favorite to take it all this season, and I agree.

This isn?t a special Prep shout out (even though it kinda is), but I think Steve Vasturia ?13 will be first team All-ACC with Notre Dame and will be a solid tournament team after some fine tuning in conference play.

Big 12 Kansas is the team everyone wants to talk about and rightfully so.

The Jayhawks are going for 13 straight Big 12 conference championships, an unprecedented record in the modern era of college basketball.

Frank Mason III lives up to all of the hype, too.

Averaging 21.6 points per game and 5 assists, Mason is as reliable of a guard as you can get.

Him plus the addition of # 2 overall prospect on the ESPN100 Josh Jackson are deadly as a duo. KU is going to Rock Chalk Jayhawk their way to yet another Big 12 title and and NCAA Tournament # 1 overall seed.

Big East

Watson dribbles during an 85-12 win versus the North Texas Mean Green at the CenturyLink Center in Omaha, Nebraska on December 21, 2015.

Okay so Villanova is really good if you didn?t know. And if you did, it?s worth repeating. Villanova is REALLY GOOD. I could go on and on about the most well coached team in the country, or how they are the first national champion to return their leading

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American Athletic Conference

Boy oh boy is this a fun conference to watch. St. Joe?s should be the favorite to win the league again, but with Fordham and # 21 Rhode Island sitting 4-1, it?ll be another tight race at the top.

Jacob Evans shoot s against t he Al bany Great Danes during t he second hal f of a 74-51 win at Fif t h Third Arena in Cincinnat i, Ohio on November 14, 2016. scorers since Florida in 2007, or how Mikal Bridges might have the highest NBA upside out of any player on the roster but I won?t because there is another storyline within the conference worth taking note of.

Creighton?s 5th year senior Maurice Watson, the Boys Latin product and Philadelphia native has taken Omaha by storm. His 9.2 assists per game is among the top in the conference.

The # 12 ranked Blue Jays are undefeated through five games, included in that five is a win over #9 Wisconsin and a Paradise Jam Tournament Title.

Arguably one of the hardest places to play, the CenturyLink Center is always an exciting atmosphere to play in.

When Villanova and Xavier, or other NCAA Tournament teams like Seton Hall and maybe even Georgetown (they beat # 13 Oregon in the Maui Invitational this week? ) come to town, all 15500 seats become a sea of blue.

Big Ten The Big Ten will be interesting again this year. # 9 Wisconsin looks good. Maryland has had high hopes the last view seasons.

Minnesota is surprisingly undefeated. # 3 Indiana got upset by Fort Wayne in overtime this week (I know right?!?).

Heck, even 5-0 Rutgers has gotten votes for the AP Poll. A team I?m interested in watching has yet to be mentioned in this

article though, and it?s the Buckeyes from THE Ohio State University.

Watching senior center Trevor Thompson this year will likely be the main reason I tune in to OSU games.

The former Virginia Tech transfer stands at 7 feet even, with 250 pounds of pure muscles. The defensive stud was a marquee contributor to holding Western Carolina to a dismal 27% shooting from the floor.

Thompson puts up a humble stat line of 10 points, seven boards, and one assist per game but he was a steal in the transfer market as a redshirt sophomore, so his development has been a topic of interest for Buckeye fans.

Pac-12 The Pac-12 has five teams undefeated right now and three more with only one loss. It?s early in the season, sure, but to go from a top heavy conference last year to a more full and complete one this year is a step in the right direction. Ivan Rabb of Cal is a name fans in Berkeley covet.

The Oakland born forward is back in the lineup for the Golden Bears, thankfully. If they want to make a push for the conference title and squeak out of the first round of the NCAA Tournament, they need their preseason All-American healthy.

In Cal?s only loss thus far, the top concern was turnovers. UC gave the ball up 16 times versus San Diego

State?s five.

Rabb, however, was dominant. Dropping 19 points and snagging 11 rebounds. It?s a game of give and take for Cal. Do they look to feed freshman guard Charlie Moore the ball more often, or stick with the foundation of Rabb and fellow stud, senior guard, Jabari Bird.

Southeastern Conference Wait, Kentucky is good again this year?

Yes, uneducated basketball fan, Kentucky is really good this year. Now atop of the polls as # 1 team in the land, the Wildcats? nonconference schedule is loaded with ?cupcake games? of sorts (Stephen F. Austin [although a good team, no match for UK], Canisius, Duquesne, Cleveland State, Tennessee-Martin, Hofstra), mixed in with a few legitimate challenges (# 13 Michigan State in the Champions Classic, # 14 UCLA, # 4 UNC, and # 10 Louisville).

This is a typical John Calipari team, too.

Seven freshman lead the charge, most notably Malik Monk.

Monk has all the tools to be a star. An NBA prospect from the jump, there isn?t an incomplete aspect of his game.

High basketball IQ, great court vision, and scoring ability like none other. He?s a freshman of the year candidate for sure and this Wildcats squad has their eyes locked on a Final Four trip too, and rightfully so.

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Edit orial s Let t er t o t he Edit or:

From t he Edit ing St af f : It's safe to say that the weeks following the recent election have been filled with mixed emotions: from protests to celebrations.

In recent days, Green Party candidate Jill Stein has lead an effort to recount the votes in a select number of states, including Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania.

The editors of the Hawkeye took on the argument of whether or not there should be a recount of votes.

News Editor Matt Phillips ?18 says, ?We should make sure that the results of the election are accurate. In any district where that needs verifying, said verification should take place -- we are, after all, electing the leader of

the free world. Let's make sure to distinguish between prolonging the process through conspiracy (i.e. continuing to insist that the system is rigged from the top down) and asking for correct results. Processes exist to check tallies specifically because of how important this process is, and both of the candidates, as well as the American people, deserve the fully accurate results.?

Meanwhile, Entertainment Editor Eamon Gallagher ?17 believes ?While the results of the election are divisive and for some (including myself) undesirable, they are democratic. We must accept the results peacefully as we have

since the birth of our nation instead of contributing to further division.?

Nevertheless, co editor-in-chief Aidan O?Connor ?17 says, ?Is is obvious to me that valid results of a democratic election must be respected.

Democracy fails if this does not happen.

However, if there is a degree of credible doubt regarding the results of an election, this is certainly grounds for a recount.

A recount does not imply disrespect for an election's results, but merely a desire to make sure we are respecting valid results.

I do see that a recount could be dangerously divisive, but we cannot avoid seeking truth out

of fear?

Interestingly, on the other end of the spectrum and co editor-in-chief, Jon Erdy ?17 says, ?A recount at this point would do nothing but exacerbate the already testy results of the election. Hillary Clinton would need to swing over 100,000 votes across three red states to theoretically win the presidency.

While I'm sure Trump would have called for a recount if he had lost, a recount request does no good to a country that needs to unite.?

The editors of the Hawkeye find some common ground on the idea with a recount, 5 editors say no recount and only 3 find a recount beneficial.

Mr. Kevin Dl ugos '12 As a member of the History department, I was glad to see Prep students engaged in this year's presidential race. However, I find it shameful that some students have seemed to treat the results of this election like a joke. If you find levity in this election, I want you to understand that this result could have life-altering impacts on millions of Americans, including those in the Prep community.

Some may worry that family members could be deported. Others may fear that they will be unable to marry the person they love. Finally, many may doubt that our next president believes that their lives matter. For the Prep to be a safe and inclusive community, it is unacceptable to dismiss the concerns of our peers, even if you are privileged enough to be immune from those same anxieties.

If you are still feeling anxious, stressed, or threatened about the results of this election, your feelings deserve to be heard. Please email me at kdlugos@sjprep.org if I can help in any way.

Have Tr u m p Pr ot est s Gon e Too Far ?

By Marco Sammart ino '18 ?Love trumps hate? their t-shirts read as they burn the American flag and label every Trump supporter a racist, bigot, xenophobic, and misogynist.

Talk intolerance.

about

In a recent editorial, I endorsed Donald Trump for president of the United States. And while I am happy about

his victory, I respect and honor Hillary Clinton for her class and graciousness in losing.

And while Hillary conceded with aplomb, her supporters most definitely did not.

Recently, demonstrations and marches have been organized and carried out in a number of major cities throughout the U.S. to protest the election of Donald Trump as president.

Many of the protests have been peaceful and are expressions of free speech. That?s perfectly fine; in fact, it is necessary to facilitate discussion and allow for all opinions to be heard.

However, many have turned violent as well, with arrests being made in a number of cities after the protesters either blocked major roadways, threw projectiles at police, or

engaged in fighting with Trump supporters.

Remember during the third debate, when Trump was asked if he would accept the outcome of a Clinton win? He said he ?would look at it at the time?.

Clinton responded by calling that statement ?horrifying?.

Naturally, Trump was ridiculed and ripped apart for this. ?How dare he not accept the results of the election?? the cries

rang out.

So when Trump won and Hillary lost those very same people who condemned Trump for his intolerance went and refused to accept the results of the election by marching, lighting American flags on fire, throwing projectiles at police, blocking roads, and even resorting to beating Trump supporters.

Whatever happened to the message of love and acceptance and understanding?

I thought that hatred and narrow-mindedness were frowned upon.

The hypocrisy here is staggeringly blatant and potentially harmful to the unity of an already divided country.

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But those who oppose a Trump presidency aren?t quite done yet.

Some are going as far to claim that the electoral college should be dismantled, due to the fact that Hillary won the popular vote and Trump won the electoral college.

Protesters hold up signs echoing the sentiment "Trump is not my president".

Claims are being made that the system is

antiquated and doesn?t accurately represent the voice of the people accurately.

One California Senator - a huge Hillary supporter - has even introduced legislation in an effort to get rid of the electoral college.

Yes, Hillary won the popular vote. But the president is not selected based off the popular vote. Both candidates fully knew this and engineered their campaigns to battle in important swing states and must-win areas.

If the election was based off the popular vote, both Trump and Clinton would have used starkly different campaign strategies compared to the ones they actually used.

But it wasn?t based off the popular vote, it was based off the electoral college. And Trump won the electoral college, just like the past 44 presidents have.

So instead of making the country even more divided and hate-filled, instead make the country what it needs to be, united.

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Video Game Review: Overwat ch

By Mac Riga ?17 When Overwatch hit the shelves in late May this year, it immediately rose to the forefront of the gaming world?s attention. A fun, fast, frenetic 6v6 First-Person Shooter, Overwatch is Blizzard Entertainment?s fresh take on the MOBA (Multiplayer Online Battle Arena) formula.

Overwatch features an ever-expanding cast of 23 playable characters.

The characters are divided into four categories: Offense, Defense, Tank, and Support.

Each character feels fresh and unique with varied playstyles for each.

Additionally, unlike other popular MOBAs such as League of Legends, Blizzard has

done a remarkable job of balancing all of the characters ensuring that there is no one character who feels definitively better or worse than the others.

Each fresh team composition introduces new ways the characters can compliment each other, and the 6v6 format allows for more creativity than the standard 5v5 of the MOBA world.

The game, at present, features 14 varied maps, with a 15th on the way. Each map is set in a futuristic version of real world locations. The maps feature asymmetric design, a point that compliments the asymmetric playstyles of the various champions nicely, and

have a distinct aesthetic feel that set them apart from each other.

Each of the maps posses different objectives, from capturing specific points, to escorting a moving point from one location to another, to a combination of both.

The maps are well designed for each of their specific targets, and make sure no side has a definitive advantage over the other.

Overwatch is quite aesthetically pleasing, with a unique cel-shaded style that enables the visuals to shine on high end PCs as well as lower powered ones and consoles.

The soundtrack, while scant, is memorable and well

composed.

The voice acting is accurate and professional, and the sound effects are pleasing.

While inevitably there are certain audio cues that can become grating due to their high occurrence, this is generally not the case.

Some have faulted Overwatch with a lack of a single player campaign. This is a glaring defect in the game that makes the $60 price tag questionable. However the primary reason for this is that Overwatch was designed as a competitive multiplayer game first and foremost. This much is apparent from the Overwatch World Cup, an event featuring competitive teams

from 16 countries which took place in California earlier this month.

If the competitive scene isn?t your cup of tea, Overwatch has a plethora of game modes to sate your appetite. The Quick Match mode allows for causal, risk-free matches to enjoy the game, try new maps and characters, or simply fool around with some friends.

The Arcade mode allows for a huge amount of variants of the core gameplay including 1v1 duels, 3v3 battles, and 6v6 matches with custom rules and themed character restrictions.

The Vs AI mode allows six human players to fight against a team of computer controller

players.

The Ranked mode allows players to enter more serious, competitive battles to move up the ranking system and earn Level Ups (and thereby free content such as character skins, player icons, and in game currency) more quickly.

Overwatch is ambitious, content-packed, and most importantly fun.

Despite the steep learning curve for new gamers, the friendly community and high incentives for improving make Overwatch an ideal game for any and all gamers. Overwatch is available now on PC, Playstation 4, and Xbox One.

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Liam Scott '17 played the role of "Boy", one day to be known as Peter Pan. simulate the movement of the ship, or using rope to create the tight corridors. Unlike the pirates in the show, they run a tight ship, and each line was well choreographed to the gesture or movement.

While it was easy to see that each performance was well deserving of praise, there were some standouts worth mentioning.

Senior and Cape and Sword Captain Mac Riga dominated the stage as the pompous Black Stache; his mannerisms and comedic timing were able to make the simplest one-liner garner outrageous laughter from the audience, and his relationship with Smee created a dynamic duo for laughter. Portraying the aforementioned

character, Junior Paul Koenig was hilarious as the bumbling, meek, and ever loyal first mate.

Playing the Boy, Senior and C&S Captain Liam Scott was able to ground and add genuine emotion to the show, changing the pace of the show with a single line. He properly captured the child-like

Other notable players were Junior Jay Fogarty as the convincingly menacing Bill Slank, whose rap skills are second to none, Junior Matt Phillips as Lord Astor, who managed to keep his regal composure throughout the whole performance, and Sophomore Joe Scott as Mrs. Bumbrake, Molly?s protective nanny, always seeking to protect her.

Hopefully, the cast will be able to recapture the same magic in the forthcoming spring musical.

Thanks to the direction from alumnus Tony Braithwaite, the

Prep has managed to produce and stage another hit show. Peter and the Starcatcher may be the most eclectic shows I?ve ever seen, but due to the airtight story, undeniable chemistry,

and great performances by key players, it feels effortless.

I look forward to seeing how the Cape and Sword crew seeks to top this amazing performance, which, like Peter, will surely never grow old.

(Photo by Riley Herriman '18)

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naivety and frustration with adults we all once felt.

Senior Claire Montgomery provided the perfect antithesis for the Boy, as the level-headed and mature beyond her years, Molly Aster.

Smee (Paul Koenig '18) looks on in horror as Black Stache (Mac Riga '17) finds the treasure chest to be empty.

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