Volume 48 - Issue 6 (March 2014)

VIATOR VOICE
March 2014
Volume 48 Issue 6
A whole new ball game
As winter winds down, Lions baseball,
softball wind up in Southern tournaments
Claim to Fame:
Dealing with Diabetes: Netflix Frenzy:
How present-day
Students share their
Is on-demand
celebrities earn their
experiences and
demanding too
stardom
strategies
much of your time?
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Local
Get your ACT together
Juniors hit the books a
month early to prepare for
the big test.
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VIATOR VOICE
Success
S A I N T V I ATO R H I G H S C H O O L
EDITORIAL STAFF
Jenny Brandt
Erin Primdahl
World Editor
Liam Warner
Local Editors
Rachel Neubauer
Ben Paolelli
Opinion Editors
Taylor Puccini
Vinitha Raj
Entertainment Editors Marissa Di Silvestro
Mady Johnson
Sports Editors
Brandon Braun
Madison McAteer
Graphics Editors
Mikhaela Correa
Jack Lakowske
Copy Editors
Sarah Finn
Paul Lewis
Advisor
Mr. Chris Paolelli
Editors-in-Chief
STAFF WRITERS
Molly Clifford
Rebecca Fahy
Ludovica Garro
Dana Gattone
Clare Hannon
Stephen Hannon
Jack Harmon
Noelle Jay
Dominic Marchica
Lauren Madden
Ayla Masrin
Mia Mastandrea
Julia Melone
Lauren Mroz
Mary O’Connell
Max Paulus
Brianna Pulver
Art Scheller
Toby Shwartz
Katie Solarz
Brandon Stewart
Hugh Tully
Peter Wilson
GRAPHICS STAFF
Margaret Aichele
Haley Carey
Justin Cruz
Robert Daughtery
Katie DelGhingaro
Colleen Dempsey
Mackenzie Durkin
Eilís Finnegan
Jack Harmon
Andrew Lang
Matt Lanus
Dana Lenard
Darcy Martinez
Mia Mastandrea
Alex Witek
Kristen Yi
World
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Cover photo and above photo by Jack Lakowske
Ukrainian protest .................................................................................................... 3
History of spring break around the world ................................................................ 4
Persecution of Christians at home and abroad ......................................................... 5
College students start classes in summer .................................................................. 6
Local
New fine arts classes created .................................................................................... 7
Juniors prep for the ACT ........................................................................................ 8
Hello my name is Ms. Frett ..................................................................................... 9
Hello my name is Mr. Callero ................................................................................. 9
Members of the Viatorian community with diabetes ............................................. 10
How students spead their spring break .................................................................. 11
Recent spring events .............................................................................................. 12
Students join together for class Mass ..................................................................... 13
Opinion
High demands from high school sports ................................................................. 14
Importance of working to save environment.......................................................... 15
Freshman looks back on first year of high school ................................................... 15
Unhealthy increase in eating disorders ................................................................... 16
Famous for the wrong reasons ............................................................................... 17
Entertainment
Season 10 of Supernatural coming soon ................................................................ 18
Television review: “How I Met Your Mother” ........................................................ 18
Academy Awards review ........................................................................................ 19
Netflix replaces television ...................................................................................... 20
Best books to read during your spring break .......................................................... 20
New Transformers movie coming this summer ...................................................... 21
“The Lego Movie” review ...................................................................................... 21
Behind the scenes of student bands ...................................................................... 22
Sports
Viator baseball in full swing .................................................................................. 23
March Madness ..................................................................................................... 24
Chicago Bulls update ............................................................................................ 25
Viator hockey team update .................................................................................... 26
Viator soccer update .......................................................................................... 26
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WORLD
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Ukraine in turmoil,
Crimea may secede
Peter Wilson
Staff Writer
T
he Ukrainian protests have taken
on more importance as Russian
troops have taken control of two
airports in the autonomous Crimean
region. The focus on the demonstrations in Kiev, Ukraine’s capital, has been
shifted to Simferopol, the political seat
of Crimea.
The revolts in Kiev began in November
2013 as a response to Ukrainian president Viktor Yanukovych ending talks
with the European Union. According
to CNN, these talks would have led to
a significant political and trade agreement. This “Eastern Partnership” could
have opened Ukrainian borders for trade
in order to generate economic growth
through modernization.
The Guardian reported the protests
strengthened after Yanukovych accepted a deal from Russian prime minister Vladimir Putin to buy $15 billion in
Ukrainian debt. Demonstration leaders
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including Vitali Klitschko and Arseni
Yatsenyuk took this as sign of movement away from the European Union
and strengthened their efforts.
In an effort to weaken the protesters, CNN reported that in January the
Ukrainian Parliament pushed an antiprotesting law through that caused concerns among the demonstrators that
Yanukovych was trying to deny the right
to free speech and assembly. Later in the
month, Ukrainian prime minister Mykola Azarov resigned after he led his Parliament to repeal the anti-protest legislation, Reuters reported. Yanukovych also
proposed a deal where Yatsenyuk would
become Prime Minister. This concession
was enough, as protesters began calling
for constitutional change. The demonstrators wanted a change that took power out of Yanukovych’s hands and placed
it in those of Parliament.
Violence in the streets of Kiev peaked
in the middle of February, so the occupants left Kiev City Hall in exchange for
the release of 234 imprisoned demonstrators. This apparent truce ended
Feb. 20, as violence
erupted as military involvement
caused 82 deaths in
several days, CNN
reported. On Feb.
22,
Parliament
removed
Yanukovych and set up
an interim government. This political upheaval led to
Russian action in
Crimea, an autonomous region south
of Ukraine on the
Black Sea, in order
to protect the large
Art by Andy Lang ethnically Rus-
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sian population therein. CNN reported
on Feb. 27, Russian gunmen seized government buildings in Simferopol and on
Feb. 28, these forces took two airports in
the region.
“Putin appears to have sent troops
into Crimea in order to protect Russian
interests. He did this with the approval
of many people of Russian background
in the region,” said junior Ryan Schiller. “However, this does not justify Russia’s meddling.”
President Obama seems to feel similarly, which he expressed in a rebuke of
Russia’s actions.
“We are now deeply concerned by reports of military movements taken by
the Russian Federation inside Ukraine…
It would be a clear violation of Russian
commitment to respect the independence and sovereignty and borders of
Ukraine and of international laws,” said
the president.
The people of the Crimea voted Sunday in a referendum regarding whether
to secede from Ukraine and join Russia,
but questions remain about the legality
of such a vote. According to CNN, Putin
insisted that the ousting of Yanukovych
was unconstitutional and that the interim government is illegal and void.
However, Obama and most of Europe
consider the referendum illegal as it is
against Ukraine’s constitution.
The United States did predict that the
vote would favor secession due to the
aforementioned Russian majority in
Crimea, so the opinions on the legality
of the referendum appear to be influenced by their owners’ interests in the
outcome.
If the Crimea actually should join Russia, Putin will have succeeded in gaining
land for for Russia for the second time.
In 2005, he invaded two separatist regions in Georgia. Russia still maintains
forces there.
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The life and times of spring break
Brandon Stewart
Staff Writer
G
oing to the beach and having fun
outside with friends are both fun
activities American kids enjoy
during Spring break. While spring break
has been an important part of American
tradition, other countries also have their
own traditions that they celebrate.
Spring break’s origins appear to have
started in Fort Lauderdale. According
to TIME, spring break first started in
1936 when Sam Ingram, a swimming
coach at Colgate University brought his
swimming team to practice at the Casino Pool. Within two years, swimming
events were held there, where hundreds
of swimmers would compete. Spring
Break was further popularized by a magazine article published by time in 1959
called “Beer and the Beach”. In addition,
movies helped to popularize this break
like Where the Boys Are. Spring break
continued to grow more popular and by
Students in America have Spring break
1985, over 370,000 students were annually visiting Fort Lauderdale. Another between March and April too. College
movie called “Spring Break” further students in America will often get severhelped to grow the popularity of the title al weeks off, while younger students will
get one to two.
vacation. Fort Lau“This spring break
derdale became so
I plan on visiting
popular that Mayor
some college camRobert Dressler went
puses and figuring
on national news
out where I might
and said he did not
want to apply,” said
want students to
junior Grace Hucontinue coming bebick. Other people
cause of their unruly
over Spring break
behavior. MTV even
will spend time lylaunched its own
ing on the beach
show in 1986 proArt by Robert Daugherty or staying at home
moting spring break.
spending time with
In Taiwan and Japan spring break starts and ends the family.
Spring break has become a major part
academic year. Spring break in Mexico
and Greece takes place during and one of American culture. Students continue
week after Holy Week. Also, in the Unit- to follow very similar traditions of haved Kingdom universities give students ing fun and relaxing during their break
away from school.
about a month of in April.
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Christians persecuted all over
Yes, it still happens across the world
Liam Warner
World Editor
R
eligious persecution is the stuff of
legend—it is the tale of the lives
of the Apostles, the subject of a
Donizetti opera and the motive for the
foundation of the Massachusetts Bay
Colony. All of these seem features of a
remote, hazy past. However, for all the
strides made along the path of tolerance
and coexistence, hundreds of people
are persecuted for their religious beliefs
across the world this very day.
Persecution of Christians largely occurs in the Middle East, where the dominant religion is Islam. According to Fox
News, militants in the region have deliberately displaced Christian communities
and beheaded Christians for refusing
to convert to Islam. Archbishop Francis
Chullikatt, the observer of the Holy See
to the United Nations, testified Feb. 11
that non-Muslims are targeted regardless of their ethnicities.
“No Christian is exempt, whether or
not he or she is Arab,” said Chullikatt.
One of the most well-known cases of
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the mistreatment of Christians in the
Middle East is that of Saeed Abedini,
a pastor from Idaho who worked to establish churches in Iran for nearly ten
years. Abedini was arrested in 2012 for
the establishment of these churches
and is currently being held in an Iranian
prison.
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Among the worst offenders is Syria,
where in the midst of a brutal civil war,
persecution of Christians is rampant.
The Daily Mail reported that 1213 Christians were killed there in 2013, mostly
as a result of attacks by jihadist groups.
Christians compose 10 percent of Syria’s
population.
However, the modern persecution of
Christians is not a widely known or reported occurrence. Of course, early followers were persecuted by the Jews and
the Romans, but in more recent times
the incidents have not made the news.
Nearly everyone knows about the Holocaust, and stories of shootings in Sikh
temples or conflict between Muslims
and Hindus in India are common.
“It’s not politically convenient,” said
Br. Jim Lewnard of the social studies and history departments. “No one
wants to hear that Christians are being
persecuted.”
Christians, if anything, are often portrayed as those who have perpetrated
some of the offenses, like in the Crusades.
“It’s even pooh-poohed. People don’t
believe that religious persecution still
occurs in the world. It doesn’t sell newspapers,” Br. Lewnard said.
If targeting of Christians persists in the
Middle East, failure to acknowledge the
problem may delay its resolution. During nuclear negotiations with Iran, U.S.
officials told the wife of Abedini that
there was a good chance that they could
secure his freedom in the deal. According to Fox News, “the Obama administration did not try to secure the release
of her husband.”
“I don’t think of Christians as being
persecuted,” said sophomore Danny
Walsh. “It’s not something I’ve heard.”
Religious persecution is also not limited to murdering or imprisoning practitioners of a certain faith. The U.S. federal government is also, at times, guilty
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of a form of religious persecution that
involves limiting the practices of the
Church. One example includes the Affordable Care Act’s contraception requirement for all institutions, including
Catholic hospitals and nonprofit organi-
Art by Robert Daugherty
zations.
It can be less obvious, to the point
where one has to look to notice it. This
sort of persecution happens from day to
day, in schools, workplaces, malls and
other public areas where people of different religious beliefs mix.
“People have told me to put my Quest
medal under my shirt,” said sophomore
Michael Caputo.
While medieval torture chambers are
no longer common, religious persecution still occurs on a vast scale in many
countries around the world, and to eradicate it one would need to understand
why it occurs. An editorial published
Feb. 17, 2009, in The Guardian attempted to elucidate that topic.
“The haunting fear of a hidden, unexpected revolution drives every dictator, sooner or later, to attacks on those
he fears most and understands least,” it
said.
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Sneaking peaks at college
Summer programs allow high schoolers an inside
look at universities while teaching valuable skills
Rebecca Fahy
Staff Writer
S
ummer marks the beginning of
a yearly cycle for high school students around the world, the era to
test the waters of college.
According to the Washington Post,
fewer students are taking summer jobs
and participating in college programs.
Now more than ever in this competitive
game that is college applications students have their eye on the prize: a head
start to preparing for college and building up their resume for the college application process.
As students around the nation are
web searching and contacting their top
schools trying to get accepted, freshmen
and sophomores in high school are already getting an advantage by attending
college-sponsored programs.
These courses are a way for interested
students to truly get to know the campus, the curriculum and the community.
College programs range from the arts
to academics to potential careers. Currently, Cornell University offers a fashion studio program and an engineering
program. These programs not only include the class itself but an opportunity
to integrate into the community.
“Being a part of the program was a
great experience because I met a lot of
great new people and even though the
rest of the students and I were taking
classes, there was also a lot of fun stuff
to do around campus. It also gave me a
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good idea on what college classes will be
like next year,” said senior Katie Malek
about attending the Junior Scholars Program at Miami University.
The summer course not only gives students the advantage to see whether the
topic of the program is something they
want to pursue, but it also gives them an
opportunity to see through the looking
glass into college life. Although beneficial to a student’s perspective, a college
course will not be the deciding factor
when colleges are going through applications. These courses are not only beneficial to spice up college resumés but also
provide leadership, experience and diversity. Taking into account the amount
of universities in the world, there is no
such thing as a scarcity of options.
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Fine arts classes revamp for 2014-15
Visual arts sharpens focus on iPads
Mia Mastandrea
Staff Writer
S
aint Viator is moving a step further
in its advancements with the integration of iPads into academics last
year. After months of working with Teri
Giobbia from Northern Illinois University’s Art Department and consultation
with alumni, Saint Viator is ready to assimilate its classes to the iPad invasion.
“They will incorporate technology in a
new and different way,” said Mrs. Manno.
Art advisors Mr. Faltinoski and Mr.
Gruenfeld have reconstructed art electives that have been available in the past.
The all new “Art, Design & Technology”
department will make the skills taught
during class useful for years to come.
“We did an evaluation of our curriculum. We had to take a look at who our
students are—because this is a college
bound school—we looked at their interests and what technologies are emerging,” said Mr. Faltinoski.
Traditional projects, such as sketching, for instance, will not be neglected.
Instead students will use the iPad app
“Sketchbook Pro” to accomplish the task
in a similar way.
One of the classes—iPad Media Arts—
can be a fit for those who don’t consider
themselves artistic in the areas of creating a 3D object or working with pastels.
The class will focus on the principles
of design and creative expression. It
will accomplish this through animation, photography and videography. The
course also explores sports photography
and journalism.
“There is creativity in technology. Not
a lot of people see it, but it’s there,” said
Mrs. Manno
Along with the new classes available
during school hours, juniors and seniors
are for the first time able to take classes
online. These seven courses consist of
four AP classes and electives such as
“Game Design.” They are not accounted
for in a student’s GPA
and will not be considered into graduation
requirements but they
stand as an additional
credit on a college application. This is to the
students’
advantage
since the courses are not
instructed by teachers
from Saint Viator and
are not intended to hurt
a student’s GPA.
“All of you should be
able to prepare and get
that head start for college taking those
online courses. It’s really critical for a
college preparatory school to do that,”
said Mrs. Manno.
When it comes to applying to schools,
Art by Haley Carey
showing that students put in extra effort
to take an online course is everything.
It just might be that nudge a student
needs to earn enrollment in their dream
school.
New music courses to create percussion
ensemble, drum line, frosh-soph treble choir
Mia Mastandrea
Staff Writer
F
or past piano or drum instrumentalists, a new music class will be taught by
band director Mr. Nick Martin starting in the 2014-2015 school year. Instructor approval will be needed to test the student’s past knowledge, but Mr.
Martin assures that it will not be a difficult tryout.
“It should be exciting,” Mr. Martin said. “Starting in the fall, there will be a drum
line that plays at football games and run out concerts at middle schools”.
Later in the year, the band will also make appearances in pep rallies and the fine
arts assembly. They will play with the main band while still having their own independent functions. Looking into years to come, the band could be seen marching
in parades. For now, Mr. Martin hopes for this to be the first step in reassembling
the pep band to be more focused on marching.
“It’s going to be loud, that’s what it’s going to be,” said Martin.
Martin has also coordinated with sports coaches to find the best possible ways to
get the crowd excited and more involved with different games.
There will also be a new class called Treble Choir. This class is available to freshman and sophomore girls. The purpose of adding this class is to provide freshmen
and sophomores with a class suited to them considering that they may not have
previous musical background.
The addition of these classes provides students with the chance to show their
talents while learning new things.
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PSAT and ACT prep courses help students excel
pare for these tests for a variety of reasons. One is to review information you
may have forgotten. For example, juniors
have not had geometry for a year or two,
and they would benefit from a review
of major geometry concepts. Another
benefit to preparing for the standardized tests is to get used to the way the
questions are phrased and also to work
on the timing so that a student may be
able to finish the test within the time
limits. Finally, by working on practice
tests, a student may see the typical mistakes that he or she makes and be able to
avoid some of the common pitfalls. The
best way to prepare for an AP test is similar. Practice, practice, practice released
AP tests. Know your subject and under-
“[Looking at the quantity of cards to
study can be overwhelming so it is important that you] don’t get too worked
ime is ticking away as each fleetup about them!” said Kaiser.
ing moment pulls students closer
To prepare for the tests get outside
to a high school graduation, a
help whether through a personal tutor, a
diploma and the beginning of a new
teacher or the prep courses at the school.
journey in college. Entering that dream
“Get a tutor to help prepare for the test.
college, however, will not be a walk in
They can help with everything from time
the park. Each year, the standards bemanagement to understanding the concome harsher as ACT, SAT, PSAT and AP
cepts. Go into the test with confidence
scores have risen in the admission pool.
and do your best,” said senior Beth Kern.
“We are extremely pleased with the ACT
Once the test is right around the corscores that our students are earning,”
ner, it is important to make sure you are
said Principal Eileen Manno. “As many
well prepared.
of you know this past year’s class earned
“Calm down and get your stuff ready
an average score of 26.5. Stevenson High
the night before the test,” said senior
school, one of the most recognized high
Nina Byskosh.
schools in the country equaled our score
It is important to have
of 26.5. In the last fiveyour ID, pencils, calcuyears, we have raised
lator and watch ready
our average ACT two
for the test day so that
points. I believe this
you won’t have to panic
increase is due to the
about forgetting anywork of our teachthing or end up leaving
ers who have focused
yourself at a disadvanon improving student
tage throughout the
skills and our prep
test.
class.”
“The morning of the
The work of teachers
test, make sure you eat a
and students to achieve
good breakfast without
new heights has trua lot of sugar. You’ll do
ly helped to foster a
better when you’re less
strong academic comstressed,” said Byskosh.
munity at Saint Viator.
Being well rested for
“The commitment
the test will help you be
and hard work of the
students as well as the Mr. Neville helps students prepare to succeed when taking the April ACT. able to stay awake, and a
dedicated teachers are
Photo by Jack Lakowske nutritious meal before
the test will help mainreally the reasons for
tain your focus especially during the latour great success. Students and teachers stand the grading rubrics.”
Taking old tests can certainly aid in the ter half of the five hour testing period.
go above and beyond,” said Mrs. Eileen
test-taking process as students familiarHaving faith in yourself and a positive
Cairo, science department chairperson.
Thankfully, the faculty and senior class ize themselves with the material, the attitude will also help relieve the stress
that impedes the thought process.
are willing to impart words of wisdom time frame and the types of questions.
“Take the practice tests seriously. Take
If after all of your studying and efforts
to help you live up to the new standards placed before you and stand out your time and stay calm while preparing you do not achieve the score you desired,
for the AP tests,” said senior Tyler Harris. do not be distraught.
amongst the competition.
If you are struggling during the prac“Don’t overstress about it. This one
“Every junior in this school is prepared
for the ACT and/or SAT, PSAT by virtue tice tests take a step back to review the single number does not define you or
of the coursework they have taken,” said topics, formulas and concepts the test completely measure your intelligence.
The ACT is only a test and nothing more.
Mrs. Mary Lee DeBelina, math depart- will cover.
“[A great aid would be to] use the AP Trust yourself, relax and don’t dwell on
ment chairperson.
it,” said senior Johanna Bopp.
“However, it is worth the time to pre- notecards,” said senior Tess Kaiser.
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ome teachers do their job because
they enjoy working with kids or
teens. Others like sharing their
expertise with others. Still others teach
primarily because they like the school
environment. But for Mr. Tony Callero,
the predominant reasoning behind his
profession is different.
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Mary O’Connell
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nother new face in the halls
of Saint Viator this year is Ms.
Erica Frett, the new director
of the Scanlan center. After graduating
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Saint Viator in 2002, Ms. Frett decided to
major in education at St. Norbert’s college near Green Bay, Wisconsin. Then,
she taught at St. Raymond’s in Mount
Prospect as a research teacher for two
years and moved on to earn a master’s degree in special education at University of
St. Thomas in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
She stayed in Minnesota and worked as
a special education teacher for five years,
and moved back to Illinois to teach at a
therapeutic day school for one year. Cur-
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the same mistakes I made,” said Mr. Callero.
Mr. Callero is new this year, working in
the Scanlan Center and teaching Learning Strategies classes as a replacement
for Mr. Ray Nowak. Born and raised in
Arlington Heights, he attended school
at Saint Viator before transferring to
Rolling Meadows High School. He graduated from DePaul University before
getting a job for the Arlington Heights
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Park District.
So far, Mr. Callero’s experiences at Saint community, everybody is willing to help
Viator have been “awesome,” especially everyone out,” said Mr. Callero.
the progress some Scanlan
students have made. This is
the reason why he decided to
teach this particular subject.
Favorite food: Chinese
“I thought it was the most
Favorite hobby: Golfing
important for success for
some students,” said Mr. Favorite movie: “The Shawshank Redemption”
Callero. He chose to work at Favorite book: “How an Economy Grows and
Saint Viator because he loves Why it Crashes”
everything it stands for. Favorite vacation destination: Las Vegas
“[With the] small
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Favorite food: Lou Malnati’s deep dish pizza
Favorite hobby: Reading or running
Favorite movie: “Elf”
Favorite book: “Girl with the Dragon Tattoo,”
“Matilda,” “Replay” and “The Hunger Games” trilogy
Favorite vacation destination: Walt Disney World
rently, she works on the third floor in the
Scanlan Center at Saint Viator.
“I really enjoy my job,” said Ms. Frett, “I
get to teach [the kids] not only academic
knowledge, but how to be human beings
that are kind and believe in themselves.”
Outside of school, Ms. Frett enjoys
running, reading, shopping and spending time with her family. However, she
finds her passion in helping the students
who struggle in school or who learn in a
different way.
“It’s nice to be home again and get to
live the same message that I was taught;
how to be a good moral Christian,” said
Ms. Frett. “I really enjoy helping kids
figure that [message] out in their own
lives.”
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Friends, teachers help diabetic students thrive
Julia Melone
Staff Writer
M
ore than 15,000 children and
teens are diagnosed with Type
1 Diabetes every year. Type 1
Diabetes is an autoimmune disorder,
which causes the pancreas to stop producing insulin. People with this lifelong
condition need to check their blood glucose levels and give themselves appropriate insulin doses via injection or insulin pump every few hours. Managing
all of that and keeping up with homework, tests, activities and friends is quite
the balancing act, and it can be tricky at
times.
“I have had diabetes for seven years,
[and] I take shots to manage it. Dealing with diabetes anywhere can be difficult, not just at school. It’s hard having
to keep up with day-to-day business and
live with this disease simultaneously.
People don’t realize the physical and
emotional toll it takes,” said junior Brianna Pulver. Even though having diabetes can be tough, having understanding
friends lightens the load.
“My friends are both so supportive of
my taking shots [and] poking my finger.
My boyfriend gets freaked out by needles, but he’s always reminding me how
much he cares. It’s hilarious to watch a
teacher’s facial expression when speaking of my diabetes. To many, it’s so foreign. Many of them have no idea how
to react. They’re all very understanding,
though. The only problems that occur
at school are when I’m low or high and
have to adjust [my insulin and food intake] accordingly,” said Pulver.
She is not alone.
“I know a few others in school who
have diabetes; we’re all pretty cool with
each other,” said Pulver.
“I have been a diabetic since second
grade, [and] I have an Animas insulin
pump. I deal with diabetes by checking
my blood sugar at lunch and drinking
juices when I’m low,” said freshman Isabella Pastika. However, diabetes isn’t as
simple and easy as that.
“It’s been a problem at school because
when I have a low [blood sugar], and I
don’t notice it, I can’t concentrate,” said
Pastika. When problems did arise, there
were few issues with administration.
“The teachers have been good supporters because they have made me feel
comfortable with telling them how I’m
doing with my diabetes,” said Pastika.
While diabetes is nothing to be ashamed
of, some choose to stay more reserved
than others.
The t:slim Insulin Pump is a major
step forward in diabetes care.
Photo by Jack Lakowske
“I feel grateful that my friends watch
over me, but I like to keep it more private
and only to myself,” said Pastika.
Some diabetics choose to use new technologies to manage such as the t:slim insulin pump.
“I have had diabetes for five years. I
use the t:slim pump. It is nice because
it is touchscreen,” said freshman Grace
Strzalka.
The t:slim is a major step forward in
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diabetes care. This insulin pump is very
different from others. Instead of a colored plastic shell and a black and white
screen, it features a black and chrome
outer metal shell with a full color touch
screen, reminiscent of an iPhone. The
cartridge holding the insulin has been
made flat to hold more insulin and take
up less space, allowing the wearer more
time before having to put in a new one,
while preserving its compact and sleek
design. This pump comes with software
so you can easily download all of your
history from the pump itself and your
blood glucose meter. This software really
comes in handy because it makes instant
graphs and outlines key statistics to adjust your care accordingly.
This is the first pump company to offer all of this on a website so that everybody can use it and access their information from anywhere. No company has
ever made the download software Mac
compatible, keeping many from using
it. This pump is also designed with new
safety features in mind. The cartridge
within the pump draws from its reservoir into another chamber during its
micro-delivery process to prevent accidental overdose.
Managing diabetes can be difficult, but
with the support of teachers and friends,
as well as new technology like the t:slim,
it’s possible.
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Breaking Good: spring break anticipation runs high
Molly Clifford
Staff Writer
S
pring break is an exciting time of
the year for everyone—a time to
get away from the brutally cold
weather plaguing the Chicagoland area
and go someplace warm, or stay home
and just relax.
This time of year, many people at Saint
Viator go to one of two destinations in
Florida: Marco Island or Naples. The
tropical atmosphere and warm weather
are favorable to just about anyone, so it’s
no wonder that these places are so popular for vacationing.
When vacationing during spring break
most people look to go someplace warm
and tropical to dig their toes in the sand
on beaches, take a nice swim and relax.
“I’m going to Cabo! I’m so excited to
get a tan, relax on the beach and be in
the warm weather; it’ll be a nice change,”
said sophomore Kaitlin McGuire.
“Over spring break, I am going on a
Caribbean cruise with stops in Jamaica,
Haiti and the Cayman Islands,” said senior Renee Perkowski.
Some people are not going anywhere,
choosing to stay here in the cold and enjoying their days off.
“I’m probably
going to sleep
all day and
watch Netflix—
it’s the best way
to spend break
in the cold,”
said sophomore
J.P. Crouse.
Others are
going to much
more
foreign
places, such as
France, ready
to expose themselves to new
cultures while
having a good
time.
“I can’t wait to go and visit all of the
beautiful sites and experience this
amazing culture,” said sophomore Kate
O’Driscoll. She will be going on the trip
to France with the French department
and 11 other Saint Viator students. Five
freshman, two sophomores, and five ju-
niors will be attending this amazing trip
across the world. They will spend most
of their days
in Paris with
trips going out
towards Loirevalley,
Mont
Saint-Malo and
the Normandy
beaches.
“I am very
excited. I hope
the weather is
nicer than it
is here!” said
French teacher
Mrs.
Lenee
Soto, the chaperone on this
Art by Darcy Martinez journey.
No matter where people are going on
their trips, they are sure to have a good
and relaxing time considering there will
be no school.
“It is a trip we have been looking forward to for a long time now, and I cannot wait to enjoy the extra time with my
family,” Perkowski said.
Seniors, are
you looking
to be on the
cover of the
Senior Issue?
Email your
pictures to
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saintviator.
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12
Spring and Sprung Events
Rebecca Fahy
Staff Writer
Art by Haley Carey, Photos by Jack Lakowske and Katie Cooley
Run with the Pride 5K
Saint Viator’s 5th annual Run with the Pride 5K took place on Saturday, Mar. 15.
“The Run with the Pride 5K is an annual event hosted by Saint Viator with the purpose of
bringing the community together to have fun, but also to raise money for a good cause,” said
Coordinator of Christian Leadership, Service and Outreach Ms. Betsy Fons. The event usually
brings about 300-500 people each year. There are runners and walkers between the ages of six
and eighty. This year’s donations will benefit the Lenten campaign at Saint Viator to build a
well in the village of Bwanjia in Tanzania.
Jazz in the Meadows
On Saturday, Feb. 22, all of the jazz bands across the Midwest, including the Saint
Viator Jazz Band, gathered at Rolling Meadows High School for the annual competition known as Jazz in the Meadows.
“The students participate in this event to have the chance to play against some of
the best bands in the Midwest and hear advice from the judges, some of the best jazz
musicians from Illinois high schools and colleges,” said senior Bobby Gallant. Saint
Viator started off with some Latin flavor by Tom Garling, “And Another Thing;” next
they slowed the rhythm with “I Remember Clifford,” a ballad by Benny Golson; finally
they ended with an upbeat tune called “Filthy McNasty” by Horace Silver. There were
more than 110 bands and combos from 62 different schools in 5 states. Saint Viator
came in fourth place in 1A, missing third place by only .33 points.
‘Phoenix’ Orchesis Show
Saint Viator Orchesis Dance Company’s annual show ran from Mar. 14 to Mar. 16. The girls danced
to a variety of popular songs.
“The music inspires [the choreography],” said senior Beth Kern. Orchesis danced to “Boy oh Boy”
by Diplo, “Medicine” by Daughter, “Sleepy Head” by Passion Pit and “A Little Party Never Killed
Nobody” by Fergie.
Viator Variety Show
Saint Viator’s biennial Variety Show came back this year on Saturday, Mar. 8. The Variety
show was an opportunity for students to share their talents with the community and have
a fun night with their friends. 250 people attended the show, with the profits benefiting the
Lenten Campaign. The winning performers were The Moondogs, a band of Saint Viator juniors including Mike Moroney, Matt Strzalka, Jerry Cavanagh, Mark Hoffman and John McManus. The Variety Show was an opportunity for the band to perform “Gimme Shelter” by
the Rolling Stones (featuring senior Jenny Lim) but also an original called “Harlot.”
“We thought it would be a fun experience, and it would allow us to expand our fan base,”
said McManus.
Fine Arts Assembly
On Wednesday, Mar. 4, the performing arts showcased their talents during an allschool assembly. The Theater II students decided to perform a broadcast from Saint
Viator inspired by the “Tonight Show.” The idea came from junior Mike Scully, playing the role of the host. Along with the theater skit, Concert Choir performed “Shake
it Out” by Florence + The Machine. Chamber Singers will perform “Somewhere Only
We Know” by Keane.
“They learn that with its syncopated rhythms and complex harmonies, pop music is
not as easy as it appears,” said choral director Mrs. Kristina Sandrock.
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LOCAL
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Liturgy Core Team unveils new class tradition
New class masses allow students to plan, participate and perform
Clare Hannon
Staff Writer
S
econd semester began this year
with a new tradition—class Masses. Each of the four grades gathered together in the chapel on separate
mornings in February to celebrate Mass
with their classmates. While students
are familiar with monthly all-school
Masses, holding Mass in the chapel instead of the gym made for a unique and
more personal experience.
President Fr. Corey Brost, who celebrated all the Masses, noted that this was
the first time each of the classes had celebrated Mass together as a grade since
their Freshman Family Masses, which
for the seniors was three and a half years
ago. Fr. Corey focused his homilies on the
importance of class unity and the need
for students to do service in their community. The classes were also reminded
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of their class
motto, which
is painted on a
mural on the
way to the cafeteria.
“The Masses
were created
to bring everyone together to
reflect on their
class mottos in
a new light,”
said
senior
Tyler Harris,
a member of
the committee
that organized
the Masses.
The freshmen learned
that they could do all
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things through
Christ,
while
the sophomores
reflected
on
how they could
wear their faith.
At the junior
Mass, Fr. Corey
referenced Gandhi’s
famous
quote when he
told the junior
class that they
could become
the change they
wanted to see
in the world by
doing service
and working for
social justice.
The senior class
Art by Haley Carey
discovered the
importance of devoting themselves to
prayer.
Students, with the help of Campus
Ministry, planned and personalized
each Mass by choosing the music and
readings for the services. According to
Campus Minister Mrs. Nancy Devroy,
many of the songs came from the classes’ Freshman Retreats. Students further
participated in the Mass by singing, lectoring and Eucharistic ministering. In
addition, two students from the junior
and senior classes gave speeches to their
classmates about what their class motto
means to them. Students from the senior class incorporated technology into
their homily by creating a video and
projecting the lyrics and the readings on
a screen. Harris said that Campus Ministry incorporated the Masses because
they saw the importance of finding God
in one another.
“The word liturgy means ‘work of the
people’ and as Viatorians we are all travelers on the journey, and [Liturgy Core
Group] felt it was important to include
everyone in the liturgy,” said Harris.
Campus Ministry hopes that the class
Masses are a tradition that will continue
in the years to come.
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OPINION
14
Race to win leaves priorities in the dust
High school sports demand commitment, wearing students out
Katie Solarz
Staff Writer
M
aking the team after tryouts
can be a really rewarding feeling, but what most high school
athletes aren’t prepared for is the rigorous practice schedule that comes along
with playing a sport, whether junior varsity or varsity.
Over the years, high school sports have
become progressively time consuming
and physically exhausting. Especially
for those who are playing on the varsity team, schoolwork can become increasingly harder to manage, as sports
practices slowly add up throughout the
season. When you commit to a team, it
often means committing to anywhere
from ten to fourteen hours of practices
in one week alone.
“Practice schedules for sports are usually everyday. I think this is a normal
amount for sports to be practicing,” said
junior Lizzy Reilly, who participates in
both varsity cheer leading and soccer.
For freshmen, the practice schedules
can be overwhelming—most days, significantly. If you’re trying to balance honors
classes with a rigorous practice schedule,
feeling fatigued and deprived of time
are normal emotions that students are
forced to cope
with.
After
all, there are
only twentyfour hours in
a day, and fitting practices,
homework
and school into that period of time can
make every day feel like a whirlwind.
Teenagers need an average of eightand-a-half to nine hours of sleep every
night. What?! Most high school students are used to coming home at eight
o’clock each night, tired out from a long,
hard practice. Not to mention, they have
homework that they’ve barely touched
and a test the next morning to study for.
“
It’s not a surprise that most high school events that may take place. These are the
students get to bed at eleven or twelve time commitments that have to be part
at night, and even then, that’s on a night of your schedule if you want to succeed
with less homework. For many students, in high school athletics.
getting nine hours of sleep each night
“Schedules weren’t [too] bad, but it
is
nothing
was all worth it in the
more than a
end; at times it was
dream.
difficult and required
Adults have
some long nights,”
been criticizsaid freshman Amaning the serida Murphy, who
ousness that
played on the junior
both coaches
varsity golf team in
and players
the fall.
have come
In order to fully
to view high
assess the seriousschool sports
ness of a high school
with, as it has
sport, you must also
escalated in
take into account a
recent years.
coach’s point of view.
If you’re only
“I think that you
looking for
need to have more
a fun time
practices
because
Art by Eilís Finnegan that’s how you imand
nothing more, a high school sport may not prove your skills. I feel like some people
be the right choice. There are plenty of do it for fun, but some people want to
club sports that are only exist so that play in college, so they have to work
teens can play whichever sport they en- hard,” said first time varsity cheer leadjoy, without the added pressure of a hec- ing coach, Sara Wells.
tic schedule. High school coaches have
High school sports have no doubt bealso become increasingly harder on their come extremely intense. If you plan on
teams, which taking your skills with you to college,
can have a then consider yourself adequately predifferent ef- pared. Even though they can be overly
fect on each demanding and tiring, they will pay off
player.
in the long run. Not only will you be at
“People are the top of your game, you will be physialways say- cally fit, and that’s quite a prize. The fact
ing how their of the matter is, high school sports are
coach is too harsh or what not. I think serious, and if you plan on participating,
a hard coach knows what they are talk- you must be serious as well.
ing about and just wants to win or be the
Sports are, and will continue to evolve
best [team] they can be,” said Reilly.
into, more intense programs. However,
The most important question to con- despite the long hours of dedication, the
sider when signing up for a sport is, “Is effort you put in is worth it in the long
it worth it?” It is necessary to consider run. Nothing can replicate the feeling
each and every factor that goes into a that comes from winning that last game
high school sport, including practices, or getting that sought-after trophy.
games, competitions and any other team
High
H school sports are serious,
and if you plan on partcipating,
you must be serious as well.
“
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OPINION
15
Earth Day should be every day
The environment deserves more respect and protection
Brianna Pulver
Staff Writer
T
he Earth is our home and our
heart. It is the core—of you, of
me, of these trees and that flower.
Yet every minute we destroy 51 acres of
tropical rain forests; every hour 55 people are poisoned by pesticides; and every
day nearly five animal species become
extinct. What are we doing wrong? The
better question to ask is what aren’t we
doing wrong?
Considering our advancements in research and science as well as our learned
sophistication (as we progress in our
responsibilities) as humane persons
of this planet, I’d expect more from us
than putting a few recycling bins on the
driveway and turning off the lights when
we exit a room.
Planet Earth is deteriorating, and it’s
up to us—its caregivers and dwellers—
to take a stand, step back and save our
home. New studies conducted by Damon Matthews from Concordia Uni-
versity show that the U.S. accounts for hand by coming together from all nanearly 20 percent of the climate change tions to initiate new ideas and discoveries in protecting the ecosystem.
around the world. Americans
Switzerland is a prime example
are leaders in this field, with
of a country taking a great step
China and Russia following
in environmental action. Re(eight percent) and Brazil and
cently, there has been major
India after them (seven perresearch conducted there to
cent). This is not only shameprotect the environment. Some
ful but ignorant of us. How
big Swiss companies are trying
can we, as a first-world countheir best to help. Kompogas,
try with so many resources in
a large company dedicated to
education and industry, be so
waste recycling, takes organic
uneducated toward the subwaste and has the ability to
ject and further ignore what
should be one of our top priArt by Kristen Yi compost it, turn it into natural CO2 fuel, set it into gas and
orities? There is no Option B;
create electric or heating power.
this is our only world.
By being productive, creative and deAs Grace Nichols wrote in her poem
“Hurricane Hits England,” “The Earth is termined, people have begun to set
the Earth is the Earth.” By stating this, forth new plans in order to preserve this
she is referring to the fact that we are Earth. The world is changing and the
not only the caregivers of this planet, population is growing larger each day;
but that we are this planet—just like the we cannot just sit around and watch
it languish. If your home was on fire,
trees, the plants and the other animals.
We must take hold of the situation at would you watch it burn, or would you
stand up and grab a hose?
Freshman reflects on high school experiences
Ludovica Garro
Staff Writer
O
ur first year of high school is
halfway through; we had fun and
met new friends. Excitement accompanied the beginning of the school
year, but classes have gradually declined
into a tiring semester of homework tests
and finals.
Entering high school was a nervewracking experience filled with uncertainty, especially here in the U.S. As an
Italian student, I knew that everything
was going to be different. During my
first days, I worried about memorizing
where my classes were, and I was constantly hoping not to get lost. Seven
months later, however, I know where all
of my classes are, I have many friends
and I met awesome teachers.
This first year of high school started
with freshman orientation. I met a lot of
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new friends, and I had a lot of fun thanks
to my LINK leaders, Johanna Bopp and
Mark Koehler. The fun was complemented by an opportunity to strengthen
my faith and build a stronger relationship with the rest of the freshman class
during the Freshman Retreat.
“The first thing I learned when I entered high school is that everything that
I knew or thought I knew did not prepare me for the first three weeks; I gradually learned exactly what my teachers
expected and accomplished it. Now that
I’m here in high school, I can tell that
music ministry is lots of fun and the musicals are awesome to do,” said freshman
Michael Boler.
“I have had a great freshman year so far.
I have made so many friends and have
already made memories that I will remember forever. I think that next year
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will also be great. It will be full of hard
work, but fun at the same time,” said
freshman Sara Allaire.
“My freshman year seems so long ago
but my advice to you freshmen is to
reach out to other people that you don’t
usually talk to and get to know them. I
encourage you to join a lot of clubs and
stick with your sports because they will
help you find out about who you are as a
person. My best advice to you, though, is
just be you because that’s all that anyone
ever wants to see. Don’t change who you
are or what you believe for anything or
anyone,” said senior Chrissy Wimberly.
I think that my freshman experience until now was amazing. I joined
clubs, sports and I made a lot of new
friends. I had new experiences, such
as the Homecoming and Turnabout
dances, which have overall been fun.
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OPINION
16
Do you have what you see?
Teens struggle because their expectations don’t mirror reality
Noelle Jay
Staff Writer
M
irror, mirror on the wall,
who’s the fairest of them all?
Staring in the mirror, some
struggle to find satisfaction with their
appearance. Eating disorders and body
image have become a growing problem
in today’s world. Everyone has bad days
when they dislike their appearance, but
some people deal with these issues every
single day and night. They are consumed
by thoughts of never being good enough
or pretty enough. These thoughts are
not normal, and they can’t be looked at
as just a phase. People need to be aware
of these destructive behaviors before it
gets dangerous.
People ignore this topic at all costs
because it’s hard to talk about, but how
can we solve these problems if we’re too
afraid to even bring them up? Everyone
is familiar with anorexia and bulimia,
but new eating disorders have been
coming to light. There is Eating Disorder
Not Otherwise Specified, also known
as EDNOS, and binge eating disorder.
EDNOS is a disorder where the sufferer
has symptoms of other eating disorders,
similar to anorexia and bulimia for
example, but they do not fall into a clear
category. This disorder can affect your
relationship with others as well as food.
Regarding binge eating disorder,
the sufferer has frequent episodes
of consuming large amounts of food
without being able to stop. Extreme
shame and guilt come with this
disorder, and it can damage your body’s
cholesterol and blood pressure levels.
You do not have to be underweight for
these disorders to still be harmful to
your body.
What really causes an eating disorder?
Some people think that it happens due
to vanity or self-absorption, but that
is never the case. Even though these
disorders may start off with an obsession
with food and weight, it is usually never
about that. According to the National
Eating Disorder Association’s website,
or NEDA, the sufferer uses food to cope
with emotions that seem overwhelming.
help they need.
Eating disorders can affect anyone,
regardless
of
background.
The
Minnesota Adolescent Health Study
found that unhealthy diet habits
and body negativity were found
in all ethnic groups, crushing the
thought that only Caucasian girls
deal with these disorders.
“Thinspo,” or “thinspiration” is
also a big problem. When searched
on the internet, you will find
videos, pictures and blogs created
for the purpose of motivating you
to not eat. Some of these blogs have
very disturbing quotes such as,
“Skip my dinner, and I’ll be thinner”
and “Nothing tastes as good as
skinny feels.” Everyone is exposed
to the internet and to people with
eating disorders; this can trigger
dangerous eating habits. Also,
young girls can find these sites and
Art by Dana Lenard envy the seemingly perfect girls in
the picture. They can access sites
Some scientists even think eating that glorify eating disorders and fall into
disorders can run in families or can be this vicious cycle.
related to certain chemicals in the brain
I understand wanting to be fit and
related to hunger control, appetite and weigh a proper amount for your body
digestion.
type, but being
The main thing that
thin can become an
makes me angry is the belief
obsession that only
that only girls can suffer
ends in disaster.
from eating disorders. In
Many people are
reality, there are 10 million
suffering, even if
males in the United States
you cannot see the
who suffer from a clinically
physical
damage
significant eating disorder.
of their disorder.
According to NEDA, it is
The truth is the
known as a silent epidemic.
Photoshopped girl
Forty three percent of
in the magazine
males
are
dissatisfied
doesn’t even look
with their bodies, but are
like the girl in the
males getting the help they
magazine in real
deserve? No. Males need
Art by Katie DelGhingaro life, so stop trying
help and treatment just as
to look like her, or
much as girls do. Increasing gender- him, and start being the happiest version
based stereotypes can scare these males of you. There is so much to live for; why
away from seeking the psychological spend another day at war with yourself?
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OPINION
17
Fame easier to reach than ever before
Technology, social media give rise to untalented celebrities
who put in the time and the effort, being people who are rich and famous known
simply because they are
internet famous isn’t necrich and famous?
essarily
a
diffi
cult
task
to
wenty-first century fame has beWhat’s even more upundergo.
Social
media
alcome more widely attainable than
setting
is the fact that
lows
users
to
edit
the
way
it ever has been in the past. A two
people
obsess
over cetheir
lives
are
perceived.
minute YouTube video can be shared
lebrity
beauty
products
“Think
about
what
peoamong millions within minutes, hardly
or clothing lines because
giving Ellen DeGeneres an adequate ple are doing on Facebook
they want to feel contoday,”
said
Mark
Zuckeramount of time to book an interview.
nected to them; this enberg,
creator
of
Facebook.
What has caused this sudden shift in
courages the idea that
“They’re
keeping
up
with
fame? The change lies first and foremost
their
friends
and
family,
attractive people are inin the media but also in the difference
teresting enough to globut
they’re
also
building
of priorities that have molded around
rify, even if they have no
an
image
and
identity
it. Our advancement has created innoreal talent. It’s not only
for
themselves,
which
in
vative opportunities that wouldn’t have
the Kardashians who are
a
sense
is
their
brand.
been imaginable to anyone just 10 fleetfamous for the wrong
They’re
connecting
with
ing years ago.
reasons, but also the
the
audience
that
they
According to internetworldstats.com,
otherwise average peowant
to
connect
to.”
the internet has an audience of over
ple who have millions
Along
with
the
media,
2,405,518,376 people. Those who know
people
today
often
idolhow to correctly utilize it have the world
Art by Matt Lanus of views on a YouTube
video of them showing
ize
more
materialistic
in their hands. There are iPhone apps
a
“haul”
of
the
expensive products they
qualities
in
individuals
over
talents
and
created for the sole purpose of generatown
that
aren’t
within
the price range of
knowledge.
The
forever
circulating
quesing the most popular hashtags for peothe
average
public.
tion
of
“what
are
the
Kardashians
faple to widen their audience on whatever
What happened to true idols like
it may be that they are posting. For those mous for?” is a paragon of this effect. Are
Mother Teresa, Albert Einstein or
Jackie
Kennedy?
The importance of a
person shouldn’t be
based on what they
have in their wallets
or how they display
Attention all lovers of bacon: do you ever have trouble waking up in the morning? Do you enjoy waking themselves on the
to the smell of freshly cooked bacon? Well you’re in luck. The Oscar Mayer Institute for the Advance- internet. We underment of Bacon has recently patented a new product called “Oscar Mayer Wake Up & Smell The Bacon.” rate what a person
This device attaches to your iPhone (sorry Android users) and delivers the scent of bacon. According can offer the world
to the Los Angeles Times, the app that accompanies it is complete with an alarm clock that will wake on a scale of intelthe user up with the sound of sizzling bacon. This product is not available for purchase, but you can ligence. The values
apply online to beta test it. Applications are accepted until April 4, and the winners will be chosen and we have in fame today will not lead us
mailed their prize soon after. —Taylor Puccini
to become better
Pros:
Cons:
people or even make
-Wake up to the smell of bacon without
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‘Supernatural’ signs on for tenth season
Fans await spooky premiere for another season of hit television series
Tobias Schwartz
Staff Writer
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any dedicated fans across the
nation have been grabbing
their salt and silver in preparation for season 10 of “Supernatural.” An
air date has not yet been announced, but
the excitement for the finale continues
to grow.
Dean Winchester, played by Jensen
Ackles, and his brother Sam, played
by Jared Padalecki, are two brothers traveling across the country hunting monsters, exorcising demons and
fighting leviathans. With the help of
their angel friend, Castiel, portrayed
by Misha Collins, who uses his Grace
to heal and defend Sam and Dean and
smite demons, these three are the ones
who protect you from the mysterious,
creeping things that lurk in the night.
Ackles and Padalecki have both signed
on for both season nine and 10. They are
currently working on the filming of season nine. “Supernatural” is now returning to the CW. This has been a long and
enthusiastically awaited season.
The fans had to deal with small absences from the show which occurred at
the worst possible time, after the death
of a favorite of many. This death caused
a lot of emotional pain, but as most of us
are aware, you’re not a real hunter unless
you’ve died and come back to life at least
once.
Fans all over are preparing for the emo-
tionally gripping end to season nine. It
may be a long way off, but the excitement for the ending is as strong as ever.
The seasons usually end with either a
major death, a massive plot twist or the
revealing of the new antagonist. Regardless, there’s always going to be something to show the fans just how ruthless
the writers of “Supernatural” can be. It
seems they feel enjoyment from watching the viewers suffer at the loss of one of
our favorite characters. The Winchesters
never really get a break from their usual
“salt and burn” routine because, just
as they stop whatever it was they were
hunting, something new pops up and
gets in the way.
‘H.I.M.Y.M.’ prepares for legendary finale
Sarah Finn
Copy Editor
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magine your favorite television
show. You met the characters,
grew to love them and will have
to move on when the show ends.
“How I Met Your Mother” is certainly one of those shows. After
nine years and 208 episodes, “How
I Met Your Mother” will soon come
to a close.
The entire finale season takes
place at an unfathomable event:
Barney Stinson (Neil Patrick Harris) marries Robin Scherbatsky
(Cobie Smulders). Of course the
wedding would not be complete
without the rest of the gang: Ted
Mosby (Josh Radnor), Marshall Eriksen (Jason Segel), and Lily Aldrin
(Alyson Hannigan).
The episode takes place in Farhampton during the course of the
55 hours that precede the ceremony. The weekend event that holds
the most gravity is the eponymous
moment when Ted will reveal the
Art by Mackenzie Durkin exact moment he and the mother
meet, to his teenage children. Origi-
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nally, the show was set to end after
eight seasons, which could have
caused the show to be drastically
different. The writers have done an
excellent job this season of focusing
on the real point of the show: going
through the journey of finding your
soulmate, while your best friends
are by your side through good and
bad.
This season has offered a considerable amount of conclusions to
fans’ favorite moments, cliff hangers and new storylines, specifically
those pertaining to the mother. An
episode titled, “How Your Mother
Met Me,” aired to give us a glimpse
into how Ted and his future wife
have interacted throughout the last
nine years without even meeting.
However, there are still unanswered
questions about this woman’s identity, most notably, her name. With
the ending of the episode “Vesuvius,” fans are speculating that she
could die before Ted even tells his
famous story.
The series finale will air Mar. 31 on
CBS with a one-hour episode titled
“Last Forever.”
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DeGeneres brings laughs to Oscars
Max Paulus
Staff Writer
T
he Academy Awards are the most
important time of the year for the
film industry. America watches
the celebration of all things cinematic
as Oscars are
awarded to the
talented
men
and women that
make the movies
possible.
The host of the
Academy Awards
is the public’s
liaison to the
world of the Oscars. This year,
Ellen DeGeneres
hosted the Academy Awards for
the second time.
While some were
less than thrilled
with DeGeneres’s performance, many
others felt that she was an effective and
enjoyable host.
Ellen brought the family-friendly and
playful comedy to her hosting, which
she is known for on her television show.
This is not to say that DeGeneres did not
have any bite. A shot at the Academy for
being racist if ‘12 Years a Slave’ did not
win Best Picture, a topical comment to
Jonah Hill and a barb at Harvey Weinstein’s tipping of a pizza delivery man
were especially memorable. Many of her
jokes also involved talking to the actors
themselves. This was not only a good
way to keep the audience interested, but
it also allowed the actors to show their
personalities.
The main criticism of DeGeneres is
that her jokes did not carry the same
punch as past hosts, and that certain
skits, like ordering pizza for the actors,
dragged on too long and were not funny.
While the pizza skit did last a while, the
Weinstein punch line at the end made
the moment of boredom leading up to it
almost forgettable.
Unfortunately for DeGeneres, the many
tedious musical performances, movie
clips and lengthy acceptance speeches in
obscure categories threw the show into
a downward spiral that not even DeGeneres could save.
In the end, the Academy Awards came
for Twitter, she was constantly working
to strengthen the connection between
the audience and the actors. Instead of
projecting the feeling of being a mere
spectator at the Academy Awards, DeGeneres created the sensation of being
in attendance at
the Awards.
While DeGeneres carried out
her duty as host
in a proficient
and
successful
manner, it is certainly conceivable
that other possible hosts may
have done better,
namely the comedy juggernaut duo
of Tina Fey and
Amy Poehler.
Fey and Poehler
proved once again
Art by Margaret Aichele at the Golden
Globes that they
off as tiring and drawn out at times, have what it takes to host an awards
through not at the fault of DeGeneres.
show. While DeGeneres did a fine job
The reason why DeGeneres was cho- hosting, one can only imagine how
sen as the host was to counter the of- much better it could have been with Fey
fensive comedy of last year’s host, Seth and Poehler hosting instead.
MacFarlane. DeGeneres is known for
In the end, DeGeneres did a superb
her good-natured and self-deprecating job walking the line between derogastyle of comedy. In stark contrast, Mac- tory jokes and good-humored comedy.
Farlane garnered criticism for his edgy While her jokes may not have been as
and downright offensive jokes. DeGe- crude as some past hosts, she was able to
neres was a happy opposite for the shock maintain a broad audience and bring a
comedy of MacFarlane. What MacFar- certain friendliness to the event.
lane offered in shock laughs, DeGeneres
DeGeneres played her part as the link
delivered in satisfying gags that rarely between the audience and the actors
offended. While MacFarlane alienated perfectly. By constantly involving the
many audience members with his com- actors in her jokes and interacting with
edy, DeGeneres built the largest Os- the audience on Twitter, DeGeneres was
car audience ever by making the whole able to keep the focus on the show itself,
event feel like an inclusive and celebra- instead of just on her. What DeGeneres
tory party, instead of a typical MacFar- lacked in shock value, she made up for
lane television episode.
in her ability to make the audience feel a
Besides her lighthearted comedy, De- part of the night.
Generes brought another element to
While DeGeneres may not have been
the Academy Awards that has not been the absolute best host for the Academy
present before. This element is interac- Awards, she ably performed her duty and
tion. Whether DeGeneres was interact- kept the spotlight where it belonged.
ing with the actors or snapping selfies
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Netflix revolutionizes viewing experience
Streaming video service gains popularity, lowers productivity
Hugh Tully
Staff Writer
A
sking around, you may realize
that almost everyone is watching shows through Netflix more
often than actually on cable. Netflix has
taken the world by storm, and
it does not seem to be slowing
down. How many shows would
you be behind if it weren’t for
Netflix? Probably plenty.
“It is totally shaping the next
generation. It’s so much different from when I was younger
and I would have to actually
watch a series while it’s on air,”
said junior Sarah Miklius.
“I think it just makes a wider
variety of programs more available to the people, threatening
to make the idea of programs being on at certain times completely obsolete,” said sophomore Patrick Kerrigan.
As we grew up, we could hardly wait
for a certain night when a new episode
aired, but now people are watching en-
down, but so are the average person’s
productivity levels. Netflix is such an
easy form of procrastination that many
students take advantage of. This can
lead to a student’s grades going down.
There is nothing wrong with using Netflix to catch up on a show,
but watching something
on Netflix instead of doing
homework can become a
dangerous habit. With the
availability of Netflix on almost every device imaginable, there is nothing that
can stop someone from
using the service at a moment’s notice.
Netflix is a great service
that can be very entertaining to use. However, it can
Art by Mikhaela Correa be used improperly with seas much. Why wait for one episode a rious consequences. Netflix is a part of
week for months, when you could watch many households in today’s world, and
all the episodes at once a few months af- it is constantly growing. So go ahead,
binge watch an entire season of your fater they air?
Not only are viewing numbers going vorite show this weekend!
tire seasons in a single day. While this is
enjoyable, some TV networks may not
be happy about this service.
With fewer people watching shows
through network channels instead using
Netflix, network TV is not being viewed
Beat spring break boredom with books
Take time off from school books and catch up on latest best sellers
Ayla Masrin
Staff Writer
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eed something to do over spring
break? Well, there are books everywhere just waiting to be read!
The world of literature is becoming
more intertwined with the world of media, as several young adult books are being adapted into movies. With spring
break just around the corner, various
new movies are set to be released during spring break, or soon after. Many of
these much-anticipated movies, such
as “Divergent,” “Mockingjay” (the third
book in “The Hunger Games” trilogy),
and “The Fault in Our Stars,” were books
first and are now being converted into
movies.
“Divergent,” written by Veronica Roth,
will be released on Mar. 21, gained so
much momentum from its fans that the
release of the final book of the trilogy in
October 2013 was met with the purchase
of 455K copies on the first day of its release.
“One of the things I liked the most
about “Divergent” was the fact that it’s
a dystopia,” said Mrs. Kelly Dutmers,
junior class counselor. “The scene that
I am most looking forward to seeing on
the big screen will be the scene where
they’re climbing the Ferris Wheel.”
Another novel, “The Fault in Our
Stars,” written by John Green, may have
arguably earned greater fame than that
of “Divergent.” It appeals to a broader
audience—not just fans of dystopias.
“The Fault In Our Stars” tells a love
story between a sixteen-year-old girl
with terminal cancer, and a boy who suf-
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fers from Osteosarcoma. Recommended
by many who have read the book, the
movie adaptation comes out early in the
summer, so you have plenty of time to
read it
“One of the movies I’m really looking
forward to this year is the third ‘Hunger
Games’ movie,” said senior Kevin Maranan.
“The Hunger Games” trilogy gained
worldwide attention of book fans as well
as movie lovers following the film’s release in 2012 and the release of “Catching
Fire” release in 2013, breaking box office
records.
“Even though ‘The Hunger Games’ is
already a motion picture, it is a mustread before the final movie is released,”
said junior Grace Hubick.
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Bay makes splash onto big screen
Jack Harmon
Staff Writer
W
hen you hear the name Michael Bay, the one thing that
comes to mind is “Transformers.” This summer, the director of the robot Sci-Fi franchise returns to theaters
with two new films that will attract millions of fans worldwide: “Transformers:
Age of Extinction” and “Teenage Mutant
Ninja Turtles.”
In “Transformers: Age of Extinction,”
the Autobots are back to stop the evil
Decepticons from destroying the Earth.
Mark Wahlberg plays the role of Cade
Yeager, a mechanic who makes a surprising discovery which grabs the attention
of Optimus Prime and the Decepticons.
This movie also introduces the Dinobots, a group of Transformers which
transform into giant robot dinosaurs led
by the original television series’s fan favorite Grimlock. The first trailer for the
movie was shown during Super Bowl XLVIII. “Transformers: Age of Extinction”
is scheduled to be released on June 27.
Michael Bay also took on the role of
producer for the live-action “Teenage
Mutant Ninja Turtles” movie. It stars
Megan Fox, Will Arnett, and William
Fichtner. This is first
time in which Fox and
Bay have worked together since the actress
was booted out of the
“Transformers” franchise.
For those who don’t
know about the 1990’s
franchise, the Turtle
brothers,
Raphael,
Leonardo, Donatello,
and Michelangelo are
skilled vigilantes who
were exposed to toxic
waste when they were
babies and then raised
in the sewers of New
York City by a rat named Splinter. The human sized rodent was
also infected with the same toxic chemicals teaches them to become one with
the ninja. This “Ninja Turtles” film is a
reboot of the original movies from the
1990s.
During filming, the actors who played
the turtles and Splinter wore motion
capture suits during filming and were
later edited by using CGI. In this story,
the Turtles were originally supposed to
Art by Jack Harmon
have an alien origin, but fans demanded
Bay and the writers change the script to
use the original source material. In August, “Ninja Turtles” will have to compete for number one at the box office
against Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy,” which is expected to be a late summer blockbuster. “Teenage Mutant Ninja
Turtles” is scheduled to be released on
Aug. 8.
Childhood toy turned box office sensation
Lauren Madden
Staff Writer
W
hat do “The Lego Movie” and
“The Wolf of Wall Street”
have in common? You’d be
surprised.
In the cinema world, there are two
types of comedies: ones with smart humor and ones with dumb humor. While
movies like “The Anchorman 2” will
make you chuckle until your lungs give
out, there isn’t much to understand
behind their jokes. In movies like “The
Wolf of Wall Street,” if you blink, you’ll
miss a hilarious pun, and that is what
“The Lego Movie” is all about.
While the unbelievably life-like quality
and the simple, yet action-packed plot
keep the kids entertained, there’s a lot
in the film for the adult crowd. Jabs at
Starbucks’ prices, corporate businesses,
and monotonous sitcoms are sprinkled
throughout the story. Quick, clever humor in every scene and a sexual innuendo here and there ensure an enjoyable
movie for the adults in the crowd.
These are the qualities that allow the
movie to fit in the “smart humor” category. A majority of the jokes in the movie are two fast-paced and complex for
kids to understand, making it as much
an adult movie as it is a kids’ movie.
“The Lego Movie” opens to a plot almost parallel to that of “1984”. The main
character lives in a city where “President
Business” is watching out for everyone,
and expects everyone to love and respect
him. The main character finds himself
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stuck in a situation President Business
doesn’t approve of, and goes an adventure with a mysterious, rebellious young
woman that he is very fond of, sneaking around the government to seek refuge from control. For those of you who
have read “1984”, sound familiar? But of
course, like most children’s movies, the
storyline closes with a happy ending.
While the first 80 minutes or so are
enough to satisfy the average movie-goer, the last 20 contain a plot twist that
will make you choked-up and tightchested. The dual-”moral of the story”
ending will ensure tears in anybody’s
eyes.
Long story short, go see this movie.
“Rotten Tomatoes” gave the film a 96%
for a reason.
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Student rockers roll with the punches
Dominic Marchica
Staff Writer
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any people only know what
happens on the surface of being a band, like playing shows
and recording music. What a lot of people don’t know, is what goes on behind
the scenes. Between juggling school and
extracurriculars, each band member
must find time to practice, provided you
already have songs together.
Before you can even think about playing a show, a setlist must be made. Some
bands only play originals, some only play
covers, and others throw in a mix of the
two. Writing a song is different for everyone, no two bands have the same writing
process.
Once you finalize your setlist, the band
has to book a show. Finding a venue is
the easy part, being that there is a wealth
of promoters trying to fill shows on vari-
ous social media websites.
The hard part, however, is drawing people to your shows. Draw is a key component to whatever venue you play. Places
like Penny Road Pub in Barrington and
Pub Yahoo in Carol Stream only require
10-15 people to play, and 20 or more to
get paid, making them great places for
beginning bands to start. As bands gain
popularity, though, city shows become
an option. Playing venues in the city can
be one of the coolest experiences of your
band career, provided you can draw the
necessary amount of people.
Like I mentioned before, every show
you book is based on how many people
you can get to come to your show. Places
in the city can require anywhere from
40 - 150 tickets presale, not to mention
how many walk-ons you’re expected to
bring. As a result of this,members can
become pushy to get people to come to
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their shows.
The pressure from promoters and
yourself to be able to draw so many
people to see you play, causes you to try
to promote your show anyway you can.
Many create event pages on Facebook,
others may put up posters and hand out
flyers any chance they get. Furthermore,
all of your bands equipment needs to
get there and from the venue. If you’re
a younger band, is an incredibly difficult
task. Perhaps the toughest thing of all is
balancing everything together.
“There are so many aspects of making
the music, then performing it, then trying to get it to the masses that it is tricky
balancing them all. We want each song
we write to stick out in a different way,
so it’s drawing from our influences and
turning them into one song we all can
say we would love to listen to,” said senior Parker Simonaitis of Ember Oceans.
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Spring break sends ballplayers out of state
Varsity baseball, softball head to tournaments in NC, Walt Disney World
Lauren Mroz
Staff Writer
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pring break 2014 will bring new experiences for all students, and for
the Saint Viator baseball team that
is the “Ripken Experience.” On Mar. 21,
the team will fly to Raleigh, North Carolina and head over to the nearby University
of North Carolina-Chapel Hill to take a
campus visit and see a Division 1 baseball
game between the North Carolina Tarheels and Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.
After a practice and scrimmage at a local high school, they will make the drive
down to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to
start their tournament play of nine games
within an eight day stretch. They will face
off against elite teams from all throughout the country in order to help prepare
for a consistently competitive ESCC season and the Illinois state playoffs.
“Coach Manno does his best to schedule us a tough schedule to prepare our
team for the playoffs,” said co-captain
senior Jack McElroy. “We will be well prepared with our non-conference schedule,
and not to mention the ESCC is one of
the toughest baseball conferences in the
state.”
Last season, the varsity team finished
with a 19-14 overall record and an 11-5
conference record behind Benet and Carmel who tied (12-4) for first place in the
ESCC in 2013.
“We’ve had some tough key losses mainly in pitchers Patrick Martin and Gunnar
Kay who are now playing in college,” said
co-captain junior Ben Dickey. “We had
plenty of senior talent last year. It is going to be tough to replace all of them, but
I think we have the pieces to put a good
team together this year.”
Along with McElroy and Dickey, the
varsity team is led by center fielder and
co-captain senior Matt Prazuch. All three
are new to this leadership position for the
2014 season, but are prepared to step up
to the plate.
“One really important aspect of being a
captain, in baseball in particular, is keeping our team camaraderie,” said Prazuch.
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“This year’s team likes each other more play one game as a result of record breakthan any team I’ve ever been on.”
ing snowfall in the area. It should be good
He added that a team trip could help to go to Myrtle Beach and not have to
start the season off on a high note, which worry about anything like that, so we can
he hopes will help the team strengthen just focus on baseball,” said McElroy.
its bond.
“Considering I was injured for basically
“Spending spring break together is defi- the whole season last year, the goal is to
nitely a great way to start off the season. make my senior season the best it can be.
It brings us a lot closer as a team, and It’s not about individual stats, though.
It’s about that end
good team chemgoal: winning the last
istry will give us a
game of the post seafair advantage over
son.”
other teams during
Having brought
the season,” said
home a regional title
Prazuch.
in 2010, 2011 and 2012,
“Coming off a
the three captains
good season last
agree that their team
year, I’d like to
goal is to bring a recontinue that by
gional championship
getting the team
back to Saint Viator
better every day. In
this season.
order to succeed,
Besides the boys
we’re going to have
heading south for
to stay close as a
spring break, the girl’s
team. The closer
softball team are takwe are off the field,
ing their talents to
the better we are
Orlando.
going to perform
“We are going to Distogether on the
ney and playing at the
field,” said Dickey.
Sophomore Kyle Hammerlund takes
ESPN center for spring
“We’re all excitbatting practice off the tee to work on training. We play
ed to go to Myrtle
against teams from all
Beach for spring his form.
Photo by Jack Lakowske around the country,
break. I am hoping
to have a lot of fun and success while we and in our downtime we will go to the
are there. I think that people are going to parks,” said junior Krystal Harris, one of
really underrate us this year because of the Lions’ pitchers for the varsity team.
the graduated seniors from last year, but Harris said the softball team has made
I also think we are going to surprise a lot many new improvements and maintains
some key experienced leaders from last
of people,” said Dickey.
McElroy, a right-handed pitcher, who year.
“This year we gained some great playsat out most of the 2013 season due to injury, is excited to take on a leadership po- ers in addition to our former seven resition and get back on the field in a Lions turning players,” she said. “With a new
assistant coach, this year we have inuniform for his senior season.
“I believe it is my job to lead by exam- creased our training in all areas—core,
ple, keep teammates focused on the post speed and strength.”
Both the guys and girls look forward to
season goal and to help the team improve
getting out and playing some of the top
every day,” said McElroy.
“Last year, we went to Springfield for teams from all around the nation this
spring break, but we were only able to spring break.
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March Madness takes to the hardwood
Fates of top teams discussed by fans anticipating annual tournament
S
election Sunday has come and
gone, but now the real fun begins
as teams compete to advance to
the Sweet 16, Elite Eight and Final Four.
This year in particular will be as unpredictable as ever. Many people every year
take part in filling out the brackets to try
and perfectly guess the team who will go
all the way.
Currently ranked number one, Florida
is said to be a threat to win this year. Final Four sleeper Saint Louis, Oklahoma
State, Memphis, seven-seed Creighton
and not to mention the 12-seed Oregon
all have been mentioned as possible
champions according to Sports Illustrated.
Even more fans are excited to see Jabari
Parker of Duke and Andrew Wiggins
of Kansas hit the court. Duke’s head
coach Mike Krzyzewski produces competitive teams every
year, and this year is
no different. Talk of
the NBA Draft goes
hand in hand with the
NCAA
tournament,
and many believe that
Parker could go first
in the draft ahead of
Marcus Smart of Oklahoma State and Joel
Embiid of Kansas.
“A deciding factor
is where I’m going to
grow the most, whether it’s in the NBA or
even in college,” said
Jabari Parker on his
decision of if he plans
on entering the draft.
Duke, which has one
loss all season with Ryan Kelly healthy,
locked in the two-seed and may draw
Michigan State in a Sweet 16 game.
Similarly, freshman Andrew Wiggins
said that his college basketball career
has flown by, and that he can not believe standing is easily the Shockers of Wichthe end-of-the-year tournament is prac- ita State. Not your typical North Carotically here.
lina, Duke or Syracuse power house, the
“I don’t think it’s hit me yet. That’s how Shockers have appeared in some sense
quick everything went by,” Wiggins said. out of thin air. Undefeated in the Mis“It feels like just yesterday we had our souri Valley, Wichita State is looking to
late night.”
make a statement at the tournament.
Clearly, all the teams
“This team is in the
are pumped up for the
history books,” said
Undefeated in the Mis- Coach Gregg Margames but what will the
fans do with so many souri Valley, Wichita State shall plainly after the
underdogs this year? is looking to make a stateShockers won the
cconference title.
Who will everyone
ment at the tournament.
cheer for?
Many people wond
According to CBS
der which teams will
Sports, dark horse canbe on the bubble for
didates Michigan Wolverines and
this year’s tournament play. Michigan
Wisconsin Badgers show a significant State Spartans with Coach Tom Izzo
amount of potential. The University of have lost six of their past 10 games. SimiMichigan, 15-3 in the Big Ten, looks to larly, Southern Mississippi is also a wild
push the tempo against their opponents card team due to its key loss against Louduring the NCAA tournament. Like- isville. Despite the team’s ability to do
well in their conference, many people
think the Eagles lack depth and will
not play at “the dance.” Even the popular Gonzaga Bulldogs are on the fence
with four losses against ranked teams.
After winning the Ohio Valley Conference, Eastern Kentucky will be a
part of March Madness for the first
time since 2007 according to CBS
Sports. The question now is whether
an under the radar team like Eastern
Kentucky can mirror the success of a
team like Florida Gulf Coast University who in 2013 was the first 15th seed
to make the Sweet 16 by defeating the
number two seed Georgetown.
One thing is for certain: this year’s
March Madness will go down in history of college basketball as the most
exciting and most unpredictable yet.
Be sure to fill out a bracket online
and watch as the top seeds go head to
Art by Justin Cruz head against the longshots in round
one on Mar. 18 in Dayton, Ohio.
wise, Wisconsin has gone undefeated in
Only time will tell who ends up rushing
their last eight games and has an overall the court after the championship game
record of 25-5.
on Apr. 7 in the AT&T Stadium in ArMost shocking in terms of this year’s lington, Texas.
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Bulls winning, still flying under radar
Led by Joakim Noah, Bulls’ defense keeps Chicago’s playoff hopes alive
Not to mention, Noah has also contributed on the boards in a big way and
his year has not been what any- because of this, the Bulls currently rank
one was expecting from the Chi- second in the entire NBA for defense.
“I think our team is playing some good
cago Bulls. It is hard to believe
that only a few months ago the team had basketball,” said Noah. “We have a lot of
the potential to win the NBA champion- big tests coming up against some very
good teams. So it’s going to say a lot
ship.
However, the moment Derrick Rose about our team and where we stand.”
The team’s bench is considered one
tore his meniscus in a non-contact inof the deepest in the
jury against the
leagues. Revitalized
Portland Trail BlazWe have a lot of big tests players like D.J. Auers,
everything
changed.
coming up against some very gustin have the capabilities to get red hot
Instantly, anagood teams. So it’s going to and push 20-30 points
lysts and fans evsay a lot about our team and in any given game.
erywhere counted
However, no matter
the Bulls out of the
where we stand.
what happens
playoffs suggesting
this season one thing
that they will just
is certain—the Bulls are well prepared
“tank” instead.
To make matters even worse, the Bulls for the future.
Next year, the Bulls are expected to bring
traded their best player, Luol Deng, to
the Cleveland Cavaliers for financial rea- over Europe’s best player Nikola Mirotic.
According to one NBA executive, Mirotsons regarding the salary cap .
Despite what all the critics said, the ic, a power forward for Real Madrid,
Bulls had not in fact given up on their would be
once promising season. In fact, since the a top three
for
Luol Deng trade on May 2, the Bulls have pick
had a stunning record of 26-11. Their re- sure if he
cord is enough for a third seed in the was in the
Eastern Conference, which speaks vol- 2014 draft.
This is
umes of the Bulls’ continued resilience
good news
throughout all the turmoil this season.
for the Bulls
Tom Thibodeau is a likely Coach of
the Year candidate, while Taj Gibson has as it has
the potential to win the Sixth Man of the shown how
far Mirotic
Year Award.
The Bulls may even do well enough this has come
year to finish third in the East and pull in his deoff a possible upset in the second round velopment
of the playoffs. This is only possible be- in Europe.
all
cause of Thibodeau’s refusal to let the Now
the Bulls
Bulls give up.
to
One of the team’s highlights include have
their ferocious defense headed by argu- do is conably the league’s best “Big-Man” defend- vince him
er, Joakim Noah. His pick-and-roll de- to come to
NBA
fense, especially when defending guards the
and wings on switches, is just masterful. instead of
playing for
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his current team. Even better, the Bulls
may be even able to add emerging star
Lance Stephenson of the Indiana Pacers
to their growing roster. Soon to be free
agent Carmelo Anthony is also actively
being recruited to Chicago according to
Sports World News.
In this wild NBA season for the Bulls
one thing is clear—the team has the
foundation to be a threat in the playoffs
for years to come.
However, the bigger question remains
if Tom Thibodeau will stay with the
Bulls, and if Derrick Rose will return to
his former self next season.
If all goes according to plan, the Bulls
can upgrade Mike Dunleavy to Stephenson and Carlos Boozer to Mirotic next
year. Ultimately, this will fill their two
biggest needs: driving and three point
shooting. And if that’s not enough, the
Bulls will have a former MVP returning
next year, Derrick Rose.
The players are looking for rings, while
fans look forward to the direction the
program is heading.
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Coach’s leadership generates wins on ice
Great moments and opportunities made during 2013-2014 hockey season
optimistic that they could still achieve
tremendous success on the ice.
The Lions finished second in the state
reat moments were made from
the great opportunities during tournament last season and hoped for
the 2013-2014 hockey season. another promising year.
“The team at the beginning of the seaSaint Viator’s varsity looked forward to
another winning season after a strong son started out slow, because of the new
finish last year. Although they began and young players that had not adapted
with a sluggish start, the coaches were to the pace of high school varsity hockey
yet” said Head Coach Chris Lappin. He
also pointed
out that several injuries
and illnesses
kept the team
from reaching their full
potential early on in the
season.
The beginning record
did not reflect the great
things that
were ahead.
“As a coachGoaltender senior Joe Herrmann makes a save for the varsity
ing
staff,
team against Deerfield.
Photo by Alex Witek Coach Aiello
Art Scheller
Staff Writer
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and I believed that we would have a successful season, because the team as a
group and each player individually had
overcome challenges that did not reflect
our record,” said Coach Lappin.
Once the Lions completely healed from
injuries and illness and worked hard as a
team, they achieved remarkable success.
The team finished second in the regular
season in the Catholic League. With just
nine weeks left in the season they were
ranked ninth in the Scholastic Hockey
League (SHL), but finished the season
strong moving up in the standings to
sixth place.
When asked which game in particular stood out this season, Coach Lappin
stated beating the Loyola Ramblers, who
were first in the state in an outdoor ice
arena, taking a 4-2 victory in an outdoor
“Winter Classic” of their own.
With a big win against a state ranked
team, the Lions made it to the Sweet 16
in the Chicago Blackhawks State Tournament on Feb. 27. The Lions skated
with the best, playing one game at a
time. They shut down a few teams and
made great moments from great opportunities.
Girls soccer tries to duplicate success in Europe
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hose that travel together stay
together. The girls soccer team
is preparing for what they hope
will be another successful season. Tryouts took place in early March, and the
coaching staff will work hard to select
a team that will combine productive offense with a strong defense, because in
soccer especially, it’s important to have a
strong team all around.
Last July, the girls soccer team had the
chance to experience competition on
an international scale, as the team traveled to Europe together. They traveled
through France, Denmark and Sweden
throughout the week-and-a-half-long
trip.
The team had opportunities for sight-
“We are all really small, but speedy!”
seeing, but made sure to get plenty of
rest in preparation for their competitive said Petrovich.
schedule. Some days consisted of backThe team continues to train for their
to-back games, which, on top of every- home opener against Buffalo Grove.
thing else, made for a whirlwind of a
trip.
“It got us used to playing as a team,”
said junior Madeline Petrovich. “It
was great for our team bonding to experience the whole new culture with
our friends”
The team now prepares for the
start of the season, which is right
around the corner. The team to beat
is St. Viator’s bitter rival: Carmel. Although the team lost a strong group Players run drills in Cahill Gym to prepare
of seniors last year, the incoming talfor their upcoming oppenents: Buffalo
ent along with the returning players
Grove, Jacobs and Crystal Lake South.
should provide for an exciting seaPhoto by Mia Mastandrea
son.
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