Issue 2 (Oct. 2012) - Saint Viator High School

VIATOR VOICE
October 2012
Volume 47 Issue 2
Stepping it up
Cross country and football players show true
dedication by changing their diets and exercise
Election 2012:
The race between
President Obama and
Governor Romney
PAGE 5
Homecoming:
Students ready to
dance through
the decades
PAGE 9
Fashion’s Night Out:
Celebrities, designers,
musicians together in
the Big Apple
PAGE 13
Photos by Alyssa Abay, Shannon Carney, Jack Lakowske, and Erin Primdahl
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Entertainment
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S A I N T V I ATO R H I G H S C H O O L
Audiences continue to
go wild for hit TV drama
“Pretty Little Liars,” featuring four teens haunted
by the mysterious “A.”
See page 13
EDITORIAL STAFF
Jackie Cruz
Erin Nelson
World Editor
Erin Primdahl
Local Editors
Blake Hensley
Carly Simonaitis
Opinion Editor
Ciara Gaffney
Entertainment Editor Annie Lambesis
Sports Editor
Jenny Brandt
Graphics Editors
Jack Lakowske
Kyong Yoo
Copy Editors
Marissa Di Silvestro
Paul Lewis
Bit Meehan
Business Manager
Jimmy Ganas
Advisor
Mr. Chris Paolelli
Editors-in-Chief
STAFF WRITERS
Miguel Aguilar
Justin Cruz
Ethan Johnson
Rachel Lee
Joseph Lorenzini
Lauren Mroz
Ben Paolelli
Ryan Sevilla
Brittany Steineke
Liam Warner
Mary Cleary
Emily Jagmin
Mady Johnson
Paul Lewis
Madison McAteer
Rachel Neubauer
Brandon Recht
Carlee Smith
Amanda Stocchetti
GRAPHICS STAFF
Alyssa Abay
Shannon Carney
Eilis Finnegan
Kristen Yi
Margaret Aichele
Mikhaela Correa
Emily Jagmin
LAYOUT STAFF
Ben Paolelli
Marilyn Stephen
Cover Photo by Jack Lakowske
Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Entertainment
World
Syrian civil war rages on .................................................. 4
Obama, Romney compete for presidency ........................ 5
Hurricane Isaac hits Louisiana ......................................... 5
Chicago teachers end strike ............................................. 6
Local
Campus Ministry announces new project ........................ 8
Fashion show preview ...................................................... 8
Plans for homecoming week, dance ................................. 9
Freshmen enjoy annual festivities .................................... 9
Opinion
Boy bands attempt a comeback ..................................... 10
Entertainment
Critics’ Corner: October................................................ 11
The Fame Machine: Kimbra.......................................... 12
3D re-releases please, cheat fans ..................................... 12
MTV Video Music Awards ............................................ 12
Fashion’s Night Out takes New York ............................. 13
“Pretty Little Liars” tops charts ...................................... 13
Piracy causes decline in music sales ................................ 14
Fall TV schedule............................................................ 14
Sports
A closer look at boys’ football, cross country.................. 15
Golf teams in full swing ................................................ 15
Varsity soccer kicks off season ........................................ 16
Girls’ volleyball hosts Volley for a Cure.......................... 16
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OCTOBER 2012
WORLD
4
Death toll rises in Syrian uprising
Violence continues in almost two year civil war
Brittany Steineke
Staff Writer
I
n what has become a humanitarian
crisis of epic proportions, death tolls
continue to mount in Syria as the
nearly 20 month Syrian civil war, also
known as the Syrian uprising, rages on
between the Syrian military and rebel
fighters.
It is estimated that between 20,000 and
30,000 people have been killed in this
middle-eastern conflict, including 500
children. Another 400 children have
been reportedly arrested and tortured in
Syrian prisons.
Children have been largely affected
throughout the civil war; there were
many reports of abuse, torture and kidnapping which has caused immense
suffering. In many cities, children have
been left without electricity, water, their
parents and other basic needs.
According to the United Nations
about 2.5 million Syrians have been
displaced within the country. Tens of
thousands of Syrian refugees have fled
to neighboring countries like Kurdistan,
Jordan, Lebanon and Turkey.
More than 200,000 refugees live in
trying conditions. One refugee camp
in Jordan is located in a harsh environment with strong, dusty winds and temperatures that reach 113 degrees. Originally built for 500 people, the camp has
swelled to nearly 26,000. Two-thirds of
them are children. Five thousand are
under the age of 4. Over 500 children
are unaccompanied minors, youngsters
who have been separated from their parents.
Serious respiratory problems are
plaguing many of the refugees from the
desert sands and winds that swiftly coat
the tents as well as their hair and eyes.
Most of the camp does not have electricity and there is only one toilet for every
50 people. The Jordanian government
fears that the refugee population will
continue growing by up to 10,000 people
per week.
As of September, 234,000 Syrian ref-
ugees have registered in neighboring
countries. About 2.5 million Syrians
need aid inside the country. Widespread
reports of carnage have been noted.
The most recent annihilation was a few
weeks ago when more than 200 bodies
were found dead in the small area of Daraya, a suburb of Damascus.
Many opposition leaders
believe
Daraya was
targeted because it is the
closest city
to Damascus
and was one
of the first to
revolt.
CNN reported that
President
Bashar al-Asshad’s troops
began to invade the area
Friday, Aug.
24. Throughout the night,
as well as
the next day,
troops killed
men, women
and children. The death toll has been
unverified; it is estimated around 400.
This civil unrest began in Mar of 2011
between those loyalists to Ba’ath Party
government, a political party founded in
Syria that believes in Ba’athism, an ideology that mixes Arab nationalist, panArabist, Arab socialist and anti-imperialist interest, and those seeking to oust
it. The party’s main goal is to unify the
Arab world into a single state. Protesters
demanded an end to the five decades of
Ba’ath Party rule.
The initial uprising began as a non-violent civil resistance; however, only one
month later the Syrian government sent
the Syrian Army to depress the uprising.
Several cities have been overtaken and
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soldiers have reportedly been ordered to
open fire on civilians. Witnesses have
admitted that the Syrian Army has executed soldiers refusing to open fire on
civilians.
Many international peacekeeping
groups are condemning the actions of
both sides of the civil war. Some organizations have accused government
forces of using civilians as human
shields and intentional targets.
Anti-government
rebels have been
accused of abusing human rights
through torture,
kidnapping,
unlawful detention
and execution of
civilians.
Both the UN and
The International Committee of
the Red Cross are
working hard to
obtain greater access for aid workers to the war-torn
country and the
camps.
Art by Alyssa Abay refugee
Russia and China
are blocking international efforts to
push out the old Ba’ath regime. Both
counties vow to impede any effort by the
UN Security Council that might enforce
tighter sanctions or military force.
With Syrian diplomacy all but dead,
the Obama administration is focusing
on trying to help rebels defeat the Syrian regime without any military involvement. According to CNN, the refugees
will continue to grow in numbers.
Should there be another mass surge
of refugees entering various countries
of safe-harbor, the humanitarian agencies may not have enough access and resources to help those in need.
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WORLD
5
Presidential candidates increase pace
President Obama, Romney campaign as elections draw near
Ethan Johnson
Staff Writer
T
he battle for presidency has
kicked off as Democratic candidates President Barack Obama
and Vice President Joe Biden
face off against Republican Mitt
Romney and his running mate
Paul Ryan in their campaigns for
the 2012 presidential election.
Both have been intensely campaigning for their party’s nomination.
According to CNN, Mitt Romney,
former Massachusetts governor,
has based his arguments on solutions to national debt, increased
middle class taxes, and unemployment rates. He is aiming to gain
voters from the middle, working class
who are currently feeling the stress of
the economy. Romney’s support will
be defined by whether he can persuade
voters that his perspective as a wealthy,
successful, business owner is suitable to
head this nation.
“When it comes to the economy,” Romney said, “my highest priority as president will be worrying about your job, not
saving my own.”
will raise taxes for the upper class and
steady taxes for the middle class and
lower income citizens.
Obama also promises to strengthen
our national healthcare plan for all citizens, self-employed workers and small
business owners.
“Our problems can be solved, our problems can be met”, Obama declared at the
Democratic National Convention on
Sept. 8th. Obama claims he will finish
what he started and fix his shortcomings
if elected for another term.
According to Bloomberg News, Obama
is leading by six points in a national poll
released on Sept. 26th.
Because polls are now shifting towards
Obama, some are lead to predict that he
will be elected for another term.
Art by Mikhaela Correa Both candidates are putting their elecPresident Obama, on the other hand, tion campaigns and fundraising into
is focusing taxes, job growth, education high gear as the election quickly nears.
and healthcare as a large part of his platform, based on CNN reports. He says he
Isaac destroys Louisiana’s coast
Maddie McAteer
Staff Writer
H
urricane Isaac just narrowly
avoided the city of New Orleans,
unlike only seven years earlier,
when Katrina all but demolished “The
Big Easy.” However, Isaac smothered the
coast of Louisiana and brought more
rainfall than Katrina.
According to The New York Times, Hurricane Isaac was classified as a tropical
storm rather than a catagory one hurricane as of Wednesday, Aug. 29. As a result, many citizens refused to evacuate,
leaving themselves cut off from safety.
The storm’s effects were even extended
to the Arlington Heights area. Flooded
basements, power outages and fallen
trees were all outcomes from storms in
the the northwest suburbs of Chicago.
The Weather Channel reported that the
Gulf Coast impacts were more colossal
than past tropical storms. In Gulfport,
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Mississippi a tornado spawned from
Isaac. Seven fatalities were reported altogether, and thousands of homes took
on significant flood
damage.
The
victims, however, blame
the levees
instead of
the storm.
Neighboring cities
and towns
to New Orleans say
that it was
the
only
city adequately prepared for the flooding because of the crisis it faced after
Katrina. A lack of attention brought resentment to the people in cities around
the area.
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Most individuals have now turned their
attention to the recovery process. Nonprofits from around the country gather
to
pick
apart waterlogged
homes.
According to The
Huff ington Post,
400,000
homes still
remained
without
power on
Sept 1.
Now that
Art by Margaret Aichele Isaac has
departed,
the cities of the gulf will work to rise
again out of the flood waters and back
into economic and social success.
OCTOBER 2012
WORLD
6
Teachers’ strike ends, contract talks progress
Liam Warner
Staff Writer
M
embers of the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) walked out
Sept 10 for the first time in 25
years after failing to reach a contract
agreement with Chicago Public Schools
(CPS). The strike left over 350,000 students out of school.
With the expiration of the most recent CTU contract last June, CPS and
union leaders began negotiations for a
new contract in Nov. 2011. After seven
months of negotiations amounted to
little progress, the CTU voted in June to
strike if a contract had not been signed
by the beginning of the school year.
Key issues at negotiations included compensation, health
benefits, job security and teacher
evaluation.
Because Chicago mayor Rahm
Emanuel lengthened the school
day from five hours and 45 minutes to seven hours, the CTU
asked for a 30% raise. According
to the city, the average CTU teacher earns $74,00 per year, about
57% more than the average Chicago household income of $47,000,
rivaling both New York’s and Los
Angeles’s averages. With the CPS
facing a $7 million deficit, the district offered a 2% increase each
year for four years, which CTU
president Karen Lewis rejected as
“unacceptable.”
Due to the financial situation of
the district, several CPS schools
are expected to close in the near future.
Union teachers want to be first in line
for a job an alternte school if they are
laid off due to school closures. Under
their previous contract, they did not
have that right.
The issue causing the most division,
however, is teacher evaluation. State
law requires that at least 30% of teacher
evaluations must be based on students’
standardized test scores, but the Chicago Board of Education wants to raise
that amount to 40%. Lewis said that
this would result in potentially 6,000
teachers losing their jobs to factors that
are probably beyond their control, like
crime, poverty and other domestic prob-
coaches are also CTU members, and they
joined teachers striking. Illinois High
School Association (IHSA) rules state
that a high school sports team cannot
play during a strike, so the season is also
on hold. The school district requested a
waiver to continue playing games, but
IHSA executive director Marty Hickman
said that it would be beyond the board’s
authority to make an exception to the
policy.
Republican vice presidential candidate
Paul Ryan gave his support to Emanuel
on Sept. 10. While at a fundraiser in
Portland, Oregon, Ryan said that “Mayor Emanuel is right today in saying that
this teacher’s union strike is unnecessary and wrong.”
Ryan went on to say, “We
support
Mayor
Rahm
Emanuel.”
Mitt Romney, while in
Ohio, said, “I want our kids
to have the skills they need
for the jobs of tomorrow
and that means put our
kids first and put the teachers unions behind.”
After over a week of striking, the CTU voted Sept.
18 to suspend the strike.
This came after a tentative
contract agreement was
reached between union
leaders and CPS officials.
The contract, which is
scheduled for a vote by the
CTU on Oct. 2, included a
Art by Alyssa Abay 17.6% raise over the next
four years, as well as a lonmotivating teachers to perform better, which would in turn raise student ger day that will effectively add two years
test scores. ABC News reported that worth of class time to K-8 instruction,
out of every 100 CPS high school fresh- according to CNN. Also, the contract
men only 8 graduate from college with a would not allow for merit pay, and it
would mandate that at least one-half of
4-year degree.
Non-CPS schools downtown are in ses- all CPS hires is made up of CTU teachsion, including at many charter schools, ers without a job. CPS schools will make
which are public schools funded by non- up the days lost to the strike at the end
profit organizations. Teachers at Uno of the year.
Neither the union nor the city got evSchool, a charter school on the South
Side can earn up to $8,000 in merit pay erything that it wanted, however.
“We said that we couldn’t solve all the
if students perform well, according to
ABC. After graduation earlier this year, problems of the world with one con100 percent of Uno seniors went on to tract,” said Lewis.
According to CNN, Lewis predicted
college. The teachers at Uno are not
that the contract will pass when it goes
union members.
Approximately 90% of high school up for a vote in October.
lems. In a press release, the CTU said,
“This is now way to measure the effectiveness of an educator.”
Emanuel and CPS were skeptical of
Lewis’s estimate. Emanuel has made
public his wish to move toward merit
pay for union teachers, meaning that
teachers could receive end-of-year bonuses if students score well on tests.
According to the Chicago Tribune, CPS
officials were forced to return over $34
million in federal grant money designed
to develop a merit pay system because
the CTU refused.
“We don’t believe in merit pay,” said
Lewis.
Emanuel sees merit pay as a means of
OCTOBER 2012
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LOCAL
8
Taste of spiritual enrichment
Campus Ministry offers family service opportunities to dive into faith
The Family Service day gave students
a chance to combine service and famhis year, Campus Ministry ex- ily time. Ms. Fons said she hopes famipanded the Viator faith com- lies enjoyed the experience and see that
munity by incorporating parents “service is important for families; it is
and junior high students. On Sept. 29, not just a graduation requirement.”
If you were unable to
families had the opporattend the large-scale
tunity to participate in
project in September, be
the first annual Family
sure to keep up with anService Day at Feed My
nouncements and mark
Starving Children.
your calendars for the
Feed My Starving
second family service
Children works to feed
day in February.
the hungry in body
The family service day
and spirit. Parents and
was not the only activity.
students will work toLast Sunday was the secgether to pack food that
ond annual junior high
will be shipped to third
youth rally. Younger sibworld countries. In just
lings and neighbors of
one hour, these teams
Art by Emily Jagmin students stopped by for
can help eliminate starvation
and send a word of hope to those suffer- an evening of music, presentations, dining. The following day, future students ner and a Mass.
Viator’s very own praise and worship
will have the opportunity to attend the
band, Praise Project, provided the music
second annual Jr. High Rally Day.
“No matter what age, service is a key as- for the evening featuring instruments,
pect in building up the individual,” said songs and dances in an upbeat rhythm
to set the mood as students arrived.
Ms. Betsy Fons from Campus Ministry.
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“We perform Christian rock music to
better connect with people our age and
inspire them to live out their faith by
putting the positive messages of our music into action,” said junior Bobby Gallant, a member of Praise Project.
The Christian rock group was accompanied by this year’s speaker, Anna
Scally, an internationally known youth
minister who received the 2006 National
Catholic Youth Ministry Award presented at the National Conference on Catholic Youth Ministry.
Ms. Fons said she and her fellow Campus Ministers were excited for Scally’s
presentation as when they heard it
would “focus on how the power of believing in yourself can be life changing,”
as well as establish that “it is our call and
challenge to partner with God.”
Whether it is retreats, Masses or service opportunities, Campus Ministry has
provided students with numerous occasions to enrich their spiritual lives. The
two additions have joined students and
families alike into Viator’s ever-growing
community, in order to develop the faith
of others for years to come.
Fashion frenzy Friday forthcoming
Students to strut down runway in style at Oct. 19 event
Emily Jagmin
Staff Writer
E
ven though choice of clothing is
not a day to day issue for the students at Saint Viator, deciding
what to wear on the weekends is usually
a stressful task. But where do you look
for the season’s latest trends? Or just to
have a little fun?
On Oct. 19, the Parents’ Club will host
their 20th Annual “Friday Night Fever”
Fashion Show and Fundraiser to raise
money for scholarships, tuition assistance and benefits for the school and
its students. This exciting social event
will feature underclassmen modeling
the latest trends in casual, everyday at-
tire while the seniors will
be modeling the newest
prom wear. Stores such as
Peaches, Mr. Tux, Charming Charlie, and Ala Mode
are among those that will
showcase their wares. The
Jazz Band and Orchesis
will perform during the
event which lasts from 6pm
to 8pm with a cocktail hour
and dinner preceding the
show. There will be two raffles; one for tuition and the
other for furs. A silent auction and a basket bid will
also be going on throughout the night.
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“It’s a fun evening
full of good food,
friends and fundraising for a good
cause,” said Mrs.
Andrea
Trovato,
chair of the Fashion
Show Committee.
Consider joining
the families of the
school and the Parents’ Club in this
exciting time full
of style, art, raffles,
fundraising
and
music. This night
Art by Alyssa Abay will not be one to
disappoint.
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LOCAL
9
Homecoming
‘Time’ nears
Rachel Neubauer
Staff Writer
W
ith
homecoming
just
around the corner, the
hallways are buzzing with
excitement. Homecoming this year
will be themed Time After Time.
“I know that it will be good considering previous years,” said junior
Kayla Schaefer.
Students look forward to this
year’s homecoming theme and seeing
the hallway decorations.
“I can’t wait to see the decorations
come to life. Students also love the
originality and uniqueness that
comes along with the theme,” said junior Natalie Olson.
“I honestly love the idea. It’s really
creative and I’ve never heard of any
other school doing something like it
before,” said senior Emily Jagmin.
According to Mrs. Joanne Francis,
director of student activities, there
are many things to look forward to in
this year’s homecoming.
“This year’s dance theme is Dancing Fer Dayz and it will have a psychedelic theme,” she said. The hallways
will be filled with decorations from
the ‘50s, ‘60s, ‘70s, and ‘80s. There are
plenty of games to anticipate during
homecoming week as well; during
homeroom, there will be games such
as Name That Tune. There will also
be games during the lunch periods
including hula-hooping. An addition
to this year’s dance is a photo booth,
so bring your goofy poses and smiles.
The students of Saint Viator are sure
to have a time to remember with this
homecoming theme.
Freshmen fully oriented
Joining clubs, getting advice, freshmen feel part of community
Ben Paolelli
Staff Writer
F
reshmen are six weeks into high
school. After the initial confusion of adjusting from junior high,
most of them feel they have adapted
quite well.
“It’s been really easy so far,” freshman
William McEvoy said. While some freshmen may not have had the same experience as McEvoy, most of them are thus
far enjoying their time as Lions.
“I was really excited when I knew I was
coming to Viator, but at first I was kind
of scared…It has definitely lived up to
my expectations,” said freshman Mary
O’Connell, citing summer school as her
tool for meeting new people and making friends. “Then [after meeting new
friends at summer school] I was really
excited for high school,” she said.
Freshman Dana Lenard had a similar
experience.
“I’ve been excited to come to Viator for
a long time. My brother [is a senior], so
when I was in eighth grade I was really
excited to come. On orientation day, everyone was really nice. The LINK leaders
were very helpful, and so far everyone
I’ve met has been really nice. I’m friends
with lots of seniors who are my brother’s
friends, and [the school] is just a welcoming environment.”
Tuesday, Sept. 11, the freshmen participated in the lunchtime club fair, where
they had the opportunity to find out
about several clubs while enjoying a free
lunch. At one point, the upperclassmen
taught the freshmen the school song
and encouraged them to join in. After
several attempts, the freshmen were finally able to chant the school song—at
half the normal speed.
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OPINION
10
Which direction? Down the drain
One Direction not heading toward Beatles status
Ciara Gaffney
Opinion Editor
T
heir faces are flooding mainstream
media, hypnotize teenage girls,
and create frenzy on various social
networking sites. The sudden outbreak
of “Direction Infection” suggests a
remarkable occurrence: boy bands could
be making a comeback.
If you own a television, cell phone,
computer or radio, you’ve more than
likely heard of One Direction. The
group, originating in the UK, has
been compared to pop legends such
as ‘N Sync, Backstreet Boys, and even
the Beatles. However, are these five
boys really worthy of such titles? The
fandom is overwhelming, suggesting
they really might have the rights to
these comparisons. Based on talent and
overall popularity, One Direction might
someday be equivalent to ‘N Sync or
Backstreet, but one thing is for sure: they
don’t stand a chance against the Beatles.
The largest argument against One
Direction is that unlike the Beatles, the
band really only appeals to girls. The
Beatles were loved by girls and boys
alike, yet One Direction very rarely
appeals to a boy. As the Beatle mania
grew, more and more fans were gained.
With the new “Direction Infection,” fans
that were with them in the beginning
are slowly fading out, and many admit
that the amount of media is irritating.
The members of the band have also
begun to show a noticeable change of
attitude towards the fans. Members
such as Louis Tomlinson have taken to
Twitter and border-line verbally abused
fans for online conspiracy theories,
and Niall Horan was videotaped at an
airport referring to the fans in a very
disrespectful, vulgar manner.
Along with their lack of a broad fan
base, One Direction severely lacks
musical talent in comparison to the
Beatles. The boys of One Direction sing,
but that’s about it. The instruments are
played by unknown members, who can
hardly be seen on stage at the concerts.
The Beatles, though, not only sang, but
they also played their own instruments.
Along the lines of singing, it was
traditional to provide each of the Beatle
members with at least one song which
they lead vocals on. In One Direction,
either Harry Styles or Liam Payne sings
lead vocal for every song. The other 3
are left to harmonize, and two of them
have extremely average voices, easily
comparable to the average 17-year-old
boy.
All in all, the Beatles have undeniably
revolutionized pop music. Though
One Direction has a few catchy songs,
they have not shown Beatle potential.
Until One Direction gains the respect
of a larger fan base, learns to play real
instruments, and improves vocally, they
cannot really be considered “the new
Beatles.”
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The biographical and theatrical
performance of the young life of
Helen Keller. Thursday, October
25th — Saturday 27th at 7:30 &
Sunday 28th performance at 1pm
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ENTERTAINMENT
11
Critics’ Corner: October
Coldplay captivates United Center crowd
Carlee Smith
Staff Writer
O
n August 7 and 8, the world famous band Coldplay put on an
unforgettable show full of intricate lighting, intense stage presence and
talented music. Coldplay came on stage
doing nothing less than impressing and
stunning their fans. Upon entering the
United Center, concert-goers were given
bracelets that later to lit up and pulsed
to the beat of the music. As music ran
through the air, lasers and lights danced
to the beat. Coldplay’s stage presence
was captivating. Nick Principi ‘12, said
he was most impressed with the singer,
Chris Martin, and his ability to captivate
the audience.
“Although he seems crazy in a way that
only his therapist would understand,
Chris Martin puts on an incredible show.
Oh, and the light up bracelets are awesome!” said Principi.
If the lights and stage presence of the
night weren’t enough, add the amazing
music that made Coldplay so famous.
Photo by Jack Lakowske
‘Living Things’: Linkin Park’s questionable future
Brandon Recht
Staff Writer
L
ast June, Linkin Park released their
sixth original LP entitled “Living
Things.” Meant to be the band’s
homecoming to nu-metal rock music,
many fans expected the album to cross
harsh guitar riffs with lightning fast-
lyricism and social commentary. What
they got was something entirely different. Living Things is closer to the band’s
fifth LP, “A Thousand Suns” than to the
original sounds from Hybrid Theory or
Meteora. Gone are the splitting guitar
riffs. Gone are the majority of Mike Shinoda’s witty lyricisms which formed the
aggressive rap subgenre. The original
sound of the band has moved toward a
darker, more electronic sound that cannot help but make one wonder if the
band will be stuck there for good. The
question remains where the band will go
in the future? A better question is if the
band has a future.
Punk proves success at Riot Fest 2012
Carlee Smith
Staff Writer
E
ntertaining, remarkable and electrifying don’t come to mind when
thinking of a “riot.” To people who
attended Riot Festival 2012, those feelings are an understatement. The three
day festival was full of thrilling carnival rides, unique tents and great punk
bands, both old and new. The tents
were full of vintage and punk clothes,
trinkets, and jewelry. If the tents didn’t
spark an interest, the old-fashioned carnival rides were there to enjoy. If that
wasn’t enough, add a day full of astounding bands that feature a punk style of
music. On the first day, Friday, the 14 of
September, The Offspring headlined at
the Congress Theater. Second day, Saturday the 15, The Dropkick Murphys,
The Descendants, and Rise Against took
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the stage by storm at Humboldt Park.
On Sunday, Alkaline Trio, Gogol Bordello, and Iggy and The Stooges finished
the festival with a bang. If this is a festival that interests you, be sure to catch it
next year!
The Fame Machine
Produces: Kimbra
Fame Fast Facts
Origin: Hamilton, New Zealand
Genre: Pop, Soul, Jazz
Inspired By: Daniel Johns, Prince, Rufus Wainwright,
Guided by Voices, Michael Jackson, Minnie Riperton, and
Stevie Wonder
Albums: Vows
Top Singles: “Cameo Lover,” “Good Intent,” and “Two Way
Street”
Music Featured In: Grey’s Anatomy, Frankenweenie
For the Fans of: Gotye, Foster the People, Florence + The
Machine
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Extra dimension lacks depth
3D re-releases are magical, but at much higher prices
Joseph Lorenzini
Staff Writer
M
oviegoers have faced an odd
amount of déjà vu when
heading to the movies lately.
Expecting to find new and unfamiliar
trailers, viewers instead experience the
gentle caressing of Celine Dion’s voice
to forbidden love or the death-defying
maneuvers of pod racing on Tatooine.
However, this time, these movies come
with a bonus that allegedly adds a new
feeling to the film that could not be felt
before.
This phenomenon of re-releasing films
in 3D has become a recent experiment
for Hollywood in an age of seemingly
unoriginal films. On one hand, this rereleasing of films in 3D allows movie
studios to profit from already popular
films. By releasing old films in 3D,
studios do not have to pay for production
for a whole new film while also profiting
off the nostalgia or respect many fans
have for past films. Yet, movie-goers
have little to gain from seeing re-released
3D films since they are paying a higher
ticket price for films that could easily be
borrowed or purchased somewhere else.
Take “Titanic” for example. It already
was the highest grossing film worldwide
during its reign at the box-office, and
now the movie studio easily grabbed
millions more in revenue with little cost
to them.
On the other hand, some argue that
since there are no good films in theaters,
seeing these old films gives people a
chance to get the theater experience
with a guaranteed great film. Disney
has been especially acute to responding
to these cravings, first by re-releasing
films of the “Disney Renaissance” in
3D, and now, as seen in the September
14 release of “Finding Nemo”, using the
highly profitable cache of Pixar films to
its advantage.
Although many of these films lack the
aesthetics to truly embody the 3D spirit,
many fans still love to see the return
of their favorite old films. Whether or
not this occurrence of re-released films
remains significant in the long run,
there is no doubt that there will be an
abundance of them when studios can
profit.
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Stars claim their moon men at VMAs
Amanda Stocchetti
Staff Writer
W
hat is the name of that boy
band that took home three
awards? Who was the host?
Which nominees won a coveted Moon
Man? After months of hype, the 2012
MTV Video Music Awards have come
to pass. There were so many performers, special appearances, and of course,
Moon Men.
Many artists turned out for the night.
Whether it be to win an award, to host
the night, to support a pal, or even to
perform, they were there. Some special
appearances include the cast of Jersey Shore, Miley Cyrus, Drake, F. U. N,
Dwight Howard, Kesha, Rita Ora, the
Fierce Five and many others. Not to
mention the comedic Kevin Hart playing host for the first time.
As for performances, the list is shorter
but not at all less fantastic. Wild and
bold Rihanna kicked off the actual show,
and Demi Lovato performed her new male Video went to Nicki Minaj, while
hit single “Give Your Heart a Break” in Best Male Video and Best Choreography
the preshow. Fun and girlie Taylor Swift went to Chris Brown. Best Rock Video
wrapped up the evening. In between, went to Coldplay, while best hip-hop
artists like P!nk, One Direction, and went to Drake ft. Lil’ Wayne. Others takNicki Minaj had their time to shine. Ali- ing home awards were Katy Perry, Demi
cia Keys, Frank
Lovato, M. I. A,
Ocean, Green
Beyoncé, Shrillex,
Day, Lil’ Wayne,
and Calvin Harris.
and The WantThe most coveted
ed performed as
and sought after
well.
award, Video of
As for the
the Year, went to
Moon
Men,
Rihanna.
they
couldn’t
With another
have gone to
award scratched
more
deservoff the list for this
ing musicians.
year, some may be
Taking
home
moving on to the
Best New Artnext one. Others
are already beist, Most SharePhoto courtesy of mtv.com
ginning to think
Worthy Video,
and Best Pop Video was none other than about next year. Who knows what the
British boy band One Direction. Best Fe- 2013 MTV Video Music Awards will hold.
OCTOBER 2012
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Fourth time’s still the charm
4th Annual Fashion’s Night Out in New York is a success
Rachel Lee
Staff Writer
O
n the night of September 6,
streets and shops in New York
City were abuzz with celebrities, designers, musicians and the like.
It is the city’s biggest fashion event next
to Fashion Week. Started by Vogue
editor-in-chief Anna Wintour in 2009,
Fashion’s Night Out aims to support
the fashion industry through the tough
economy. This year, New York’s fourth
launch of the event proved to be another
success. Around 900 stores stayed open
until late at night, where one could
catch celebrity appearances and music
performances. Complimentary services
like manicures and photo booths were
also offered. Sightings include Anna
Wintour, greeting shoppers with Darren Criss and Oscar De La Renta at Saks
Fifth Avenue. Nearby, Bergdorf Goodman housed Victoria Beckham, Rachel
Zoe and designer Thakoon.
Music performances are a big high-
light each year. The ‘lineup’ was divergent and plentiful on Thursday—Cyndi
Lauper played at Manolo Blahnik, Lana
Del Rey treated VIP guests to a private
Art by Emily Jagmin
performance at H&M, rapper Theophilus London performed at the Gramercy
Park Hotel, and St.Vincent played at Rag
& Bone. Down at SoHo, Brooklyn-based
band Chairlift played at Prada’s.
Many musicians were invited to deejay
at the stores’ cocktail reception and parties. The Strokes guitarist Albert Hammond Jr. laid down his strings to deejay at
Bloomingdales. Solange Knowles made
a deejay cameo at Diane Von Furstenberg’s meatpacking district store. Danish singer-songwriter Oh Land mixed
music as well at their SoHo boutique as
guests mingled over hors d’oeuvres and
drinks.
As luxurious as the event was, there
is an underlying tone of support among
the community. The fashion industry
is one that draws much criticism and
disapproval for being “shallow.” But as
singers, designers, actors and models
gathered, they did more than perform
or socialize. They came out to show their
appreciation and encouragement for the
arts. Fashion’s Night Out provided great
fun for all the guests. It also kicked off
the start of New York Fashion Week. But
mostly, it was a thank-you note to all the
artists in the industry.
“PLL” shocks viewers, shatters records
Mady Johnson
Staff Writer
Nothing screams summer is over more
than bucket-loads of homework piling
up during the first week back at school.
If you’re one of those kids who likes to
kick back and get sucked into a good TV
show after a long week of work, chances
are you watched the season three finale
of ABC Family’s hit TV drama “Pretty
Little Liars.” “The Lady Killer” aired
August 28, and it was nothing short of
a highly suspenseful, nail-biting experience.
Since making its TV debut a little over
two years ago, the show illustrates the
story of four high school friends who,
upon the disappearance of the leader of
their group, are victims of a blackmailer
named “A.” “A” spreads numerous secrets
they had previously thought to have
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been kept safe amongst themselves. In
It is no doubt that the finale kept evthe season two finale, the girls learn that eryone on edge and at the top of their
“A” is not only
seats, but it also proved
one person, but
to be one of the most
a team of vicious
anticipated nights of the
stalkers out to
summer. According to
ruin their lives
TV by the Numbers, a
forever. SPOILTV ratings website, the
ER ALERT: In
show had almost 3 milthe season three
lion viewers, and Twitfinale,
viewers
ter trends relating to the
learn of just one
show were off the charts
more of these
with over 709,000 tweets
malicious stalkwhile it aired—36,000 per
ers. Toby, the
minute, according to Wet
sweet and senPaint, an entertainment
sitive longtime
website. After all, what
boyfriend of one
Art by Eilis Finnegan could possibly be better
of the girls, Spenthan cozying up to one of
cer Hastings, turns his back on her, and the most thrilling and effective season
betrays the group as a whole.
finales to date?
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Piracy rates climb, music sales decline
Illegal music is a convenient way to harm musicians’ income
Ryan Sevilla
Staff Writer
I
n today’s world, we are surrounded
by a vast variety of music. Whatever
your favorite style is, you have many
different listening options. However,
these choices could very well be dwindling due to music piracy. Music piracy
has always existed, but thanks to modern technology, it is now easy as ever to
get music for free. You used to have to
at least have one friend that would buy
the CD and burn you a copy. Now all you
have to do is a quick Google search and
Voilá! Illegal music. This phenomenon
affects artists more than people know.
Artists won’t be motivated to make great
music because there’s much risk and
little reward.
It forces artists to charge
more for concert tickets and
merchandise.
That
t-shirt
that used to
cost you $20
is now going
to cost a hefty
$40. So what
can you do?
Art by Kyong Yoo
Many people
are guilty of illegally downloading a song
a song at least once. The value of a song
to people just isn’t as high as it used to
be. There is no way to stop piracy. People are always going to find new ways
to do it, no matter how many times the
industry tries to put an end to it.
“It’s inevitable. There’s just no way to
stop it,” said senior David Zakrewski.
But, if you’re going to illegally download somebody’s new album, and you
end up liking it, go and support the artist by purchasing the album or going to
see their concert or buying their merchandise. Every bit of financial support
helps artists, and buying someone’s
new album may just help keep the music industry afloat.
New hits, fan favorites coming this fall
Previewing the highly anticipated 2012 fall TV schedule
Annie Lambesis
Entertainment Editor
W
ith the farewell to many popular shows, such as “One Tree
Hill,” “House,” and “Desperate
Housewives” and cli angers to many
others—“Modern Family,” “Glee,” and
“Grey’s Anatomy”—millions of viewers
are expected to tune in to their favorite
weekly programs this fall. Since the 2012
Olympics ended in August, Americans
have been longing for TV to get hooked
on again. The fall TV schedule promises
just that, with the return of fan favorites
as well as some shiny new shows.
Fox’s “Glee” returned early with a September 13 season premiere. The new
season will focus on the New Directions
glee club, as well as the new lives of the
characters that have graduated. Fox also
brought back a fan favorite, “Bones,” on
September 17, with strong ratings. NBC
kicked off its first “comedy Thursday”
with returning sitcoms “Parks & Recreation,” “Up all Night,” and “The Office,”
which is in its final season. ABC will
bring back their most popular programs
as well, such as “Revenge,” “Scandal,”
and “Grey’s Anatomy.”
These premiere dates have been longawaited. Many season finales from last
spring left questions unanswered and
viewers dumbfounded. Will the doctors of Seattle Grace Hospital survive? Is
Gloria really pregnant? What will happen now that Elena is now a vampire?
Hopefully the next few weeks will be
filled with the answers we have all been
waiting for.
Although the fall of 2012 is bringing
back old favorites, it’s also offering potential new ones too. Matthew Perry, the
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beloved Chandler Bing from “Friends,”
is returning to the small screen in his
new sitcom “Go On.” It premiered on
NBC on September 10. ABC’s “Nashville”, focusing on a new young country
star (Hayden Panettiere) and her rival
(Connie Britton) will premiere October
10. Other promising new series include
“Guys with Kids” (NBC) and “666 Park
Avenue” (ABC).
With a hopeful line up of shows, the
2012 fall TV schedule is sure to be a
memorable one.
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Coaches support healthy minds, bodies
Going behind the scenes of athletes’ diets, lifting regimens
Justin Cruz
Staff Writer
E
ver wondered how football players can take so many hits, or
how a cross country athlete can
run several miles like it was nothing?
While dedication, focus, and practice
are deciding factors on how a player will
perform in a competition, they aren’t
enough by themselves. Players need
strong foundations that they can use to
hone these traits and use them to their
full potential. The football and cross
country coaching staff hope to develop
their players by following a few simple
rules: having a healthy diet and a strong
body. Coaches will consult with each
other and Matt Saey, the lead trainer for
Saint Viator, to produce a training regimen each individual is required to follow. Each team’s workout is uniquely designed to adapt one’s body to the strains
each sport presents.
The cross country team’s workout involves basic core and leg exercises that
get more complicated and strenuous as
the session progresses. “We’re not trying
to bulk up,” said assistant cross country
coach John Fuja, “It’s all about having
the right muscle to feel comfortable with
any distance presented to the runner.”
“Each week we run about 55 miles,
three days out of the week we do a hard Their workouts are about doing exerworkout such as a tempo run which is a cises that use multiple muscles at once,
hard run, and we finish by running up build up all parts of the body, and focus
and down hills,” said senior Tyler Sam- on fast twitch muscles that will help a
player to use explosive
mons.
maneuvers in a game.
A cross country run“We’re not going to have
ner’s diet is pretty basic,
them run long distance,
but that makes it all the
since that never hapmore effective. Soda
pens in a game,” said
and energy drinks are
varsity football coach
banned, along with any
Brandon New.
other beverages with
Coach New said that
low nutrition values
there really isn’t a diet
and high doses of sugar.
freshman and sopho“We try to avoid soda
more year, or until the
and drink gatorade.
players become more
That way when it comes
involved in the sport.
to competition day we
They only have to atcan be well hydrated
tend a team meal every
and run our best,” said
Thursday before a game
senior Ryan Guerri.
that serves pasta salad
The same goes for Senior Kevin Schreiber throws a
and chicken, and durfood; they stay away medicine ball as part of the new
ing games players are
from anything fried or cross country training regimen.
greasy. Water and juicPhoto by Jack Lakowske allowed high energy
snacks, such as Snickes, along with high protein and nutritious meals, are the way to ers. Eating healthy is always a smart
go. “All the dieting and training we com- idea, but it’s more about the player’s
mitt to is geared toward helping us win level of dedication to their sport. Once
races and have more success in the long players take the initiative, they have the
potential to improve their skills.
run,” said Sammons.
For football, it’s a whole different story.
Golf looks ‘fore’-ward to great season
Miguel Aguilar
Staff Writer
T
he Saint Viator boy’s golf team has
tallied up six East Suburban Catholic Conference titles in the last
eight years. Entering their seventeenth
season under head coach Jack Halpin,
the club has a healthy mix of skilled upperclassmen and young stars.
“Luke and Charles are the types of people who lead by example. They are quiet
types on the golf course, but both have
been hard workers and show the rest of
the varsity how much work it takes to be
a starter on the Saint Viator golf team,”
said coach Halpin of senior captains
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Charles Derrick and Luke DeTrempe.
Coach Halpin had nothing but praise
for sophomore Nick Carlson as well
as freshman Liam Warner. “We are extremely lucky to have such talented underclassmen. Nick worked harder than
any of the other players in the offseason
workouts with Coach Saey and it has
paid off in his length. Liam is a unique
person in that he has the maturity level
way beyond his years. Both Nick and
Liam mean that the Saint Viator Golf
tradition will continue at its high level
for the next four years.”
Also led by juniors Robert Renner and
Hudson Luthringshausen, the boy’s golf
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team looks to make a run at yet another
conference championship as well as a
trip downstate.
As for the girls’ golf team, they are just
as strong. Led by two-time Most Valuable Player Dana Gattone, as well as
senior captains Haily Gainer and Amy
Stringfellow, the Saint Viator girls’ golf
team enters strongly into yet another potent season under coach Mick Drewes.
After repeating as conference champions in 2008 and 2009, the club looks to
recapture that success in 2012. Good luck
to both the boys’ and girls’ golf team for
the 2012 season.
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Varsity soccer starts off with a bang
Boys’ team looks to advance far in state playoffs
Lauren Mroz
Staff Writer
T
his year’s boy’s varsity soccer team
started the season off ready to go,
and by that, I mean undefeated.
Led by senior captains Ashwin Cornelius, Jackson Owens and Troy Wheeler,
along with goalie Mike McGrath and junior forward Spencer Moore, the Lions
started the season with a 6-0-2 record.
“We’re doing well,” said senior Cornelius, “We’ve been improving since the
first game and hope to continue to improve throughout the rest of the season.”
“The team is slowly starting to come
together. We haven’t lost yet, and we’ve
played some pretty talented teams,” said
varsity head coach Mike Taylor.
The Lions had a big win at home in
the quarterfinals of the Pepsi Showdown
against Warren Township High School
of Gurnee. Junior Mateo Leudo led the
team with two goals followed by junior
Ryan Henry with one goal to shut out the
second ranked team in the state 3-0. “We
worked hard to get into the position we
were in, playing the number one seed in
the tournament. It was a must win for us.
We played as a team with a lot of intensity throughout the course of the game,
leading us to a crucial win,” said junior
Nick Winter of the matchup.
Coach Mike Taylor notices that one vital contribution to the team’s success is
their ability to work together.
“The team gets along very well. There is
a strong sense of team unity,” said coach
Taylor.
Other strengths that the team possesses include their outstanding ball control
and unbeatable midfield behind Ashwin
Cornelius, Ryan Henry, Kevin Klinkenberg and Mateo Leudo. Cornelius, however, is now out with an injury.
The team has a very ambitious set of
goals for the 2012 season. “One of our
main goals is to win conference in addition to making it far in the state tournament,” said senior Wheeler with agreement from Cornelius and Taylor.
“We’d like to at least make it to the final
four,” said coach Taylor.
Fans can look forward to an exciting
rest of the season for the Lion’s and,
hopefully, a long playoff stretch ending
with giving another state playoff trophy
to Father Egan.
Annual Volley for the Cure spikes back
Girls’ volleyball team raises money for fight against breast cancer
Mary Cleary
Staff Writer
P
arents and fans filled the Cahill
Gym on September 13 for the Saint
Viator Girls Volleyball program as
they painted the gym pink to host their
fourth annual Volley for the Cure against
Vernon Hills High School. The game is
held every year at either Saint Viator or
Vernon Hills for volleyball matches and
for raising breast cancer awareness.
The stakes have been raised with the
recent introduction of the coveted Volley
for the Cure trophy, to which one team
gets to engrave their title on every year.
The Lions claimed the prize for the third
consecutive year when varsity defeated
the Cougars in two exciting games. The
final scores were 25-23 and 27-25. The Lions were confident in their ability to win
coming off two victories against Vernon
Hills in a tournament the prior weekend. “Our team really stepped it up and
played with more intensity and pride.
We wanted a win on our home court.
The atmosphere was so positive and exciting,” said junior setter and co-captain
Molly Zeigler.
Likewise, the
sophomore team
fought for the
win,
finishing
with scores of 2520 and 27-25. Lions took the win
on both freshman
levels as well.
In addition to
these wins, the
girls raised money
and awareness for
breast cancer treatment and research.
Senior Caroline Young designed black
and pink t-shirts, and the team sold over
240 of them to classmates and family
members. The girls also hosted three
bake sales during school lunch periods
and games. Some lucky winners went
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home with hands full of raffle prizes, and
many more made generous donations to
the cause. The team is grateful for the
help of the Vernon Hills program for their
fundraising and
participation.
In total, the
girls
raised
more
than
$2,000
for
breast cancer
research. All of
the proceeds of
their hard work
Photo by Jack Lakowske were donated
to breast cancer research, a cause many
players’ and their families have been impacted by. The Lions hope for the event
to grow and continue in years to come.
They enjoyed the experience and felt
proud to be a part of such an uplifting
event.
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