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Committee to address college campus sexual assault By Cameron Bray ’16
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very aspect of our experiences as students— the way we dress, the music we listen to, the food we eat, the sports we play—is a product of our various personalities and styles. But for something that so much defines us, we rarely stop and think about style in and of itself. More and more often, students find themselves trying to fit in instead of stand out. This edition is dedicated to the various ways people can stand out on our campus and in our culture.
Students cite confidence as reason for dressing well By Kaleb Lucero ’18
THE ROUNDUP Already surrounded by polo-clad peers, what inspires a student to go beyond the common collared t-shirt style? It’s about a “look good, feel good” mentality, said Tucker Brown ’17, who
Inside » What’s Your Style?
See Opinions, Page 8
• Seniors make the cut for intriguing hairstyles
• Mass dress aids students, keeps them equal and focused during worship
See News, Page 4
See Opinions, Page 10
• In world of ever-changing tastes, reflection required to discern what is right
• Team uniforms add morale, carry legacy See Sports, Page 12
iPad Pro outweighs Macbook for school use, Page 9 Principal: Political activism not just encouraged, but expected Page 3
Harlien races offroad trucks, trains for local competition, X Games Page 14
often wears a button up shirt, pants and a bowtie as his defining style. He said that it’s an idea he got from Jim Welty ’14 while they were both on the Speech and Debate team, and really started putting it into practice during the second semester of his sophomore year. See DRESSING, Page 3
• Player, team styles affect sports in multiple ways, give unique identity styles See Sports, Page 13
• Students, faculty utilize multiple music streaming options See Entertainment, Page 16
Principal Mr. Bob Ryan sent an email to Ms. Kendra Krause and Dr. Tom Donlan in September asking whether they would chair a new committee based around the issue of sexual assault. They both said yes, and in October a committee was formed in order to better educate students and faculty about the issue filling news and discussions around the country. Ms. Krause said that the issue of sexual assault had been on Mr. Ryan and the administration’s mind for a long time and that the committee was formed partly in response to a report released last fall by the Association of American Universities saying that one in four women experience sexual assault on college campuses. “I think the numbers there confirmed what people knew anecdotally,” she said, “that there’s a problem on college campuses and a significant number of young people report being assaulted on campus.” While the issue of sexual assault may seem distant for high school students, college awaits them only one, two, three or four years away, and Ms. Krause said Brophy should prepare students for that reality. Mr. Ryan announced to the senior class March 8 that they would take part in a unique, full day of programming on the topic at Central High School Monday, March 14 titled “Moral Courage: Taking a Stand against Sexual Assault.” “While we know that one day cannot totally change the culture on the hundred college campuses where you will find yourselves, we believe it to be a good start for your individual formation and for the betterment of Brophy,” Mr. Ryan wrote in an email to seniors. The event took place after The Roundup’s print deadline. See roundup.brophyprep.org for more news about the day. See COMMITTEE, Page 4
Athletes exposed to concussions at all levels, Page 11 ‘The Addams Family’ strives to be uniquely humorous Page 17 News Online
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Courtesy Chevrolet owner applies teachings in work By Cameron Bray ’16
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Could I please get your full name? Scott Gruwell. What year did you graduate from Brophy? 1992. What is your class motto? You have to live before you die. Where did you go to college and what was your major? I went to the University of Arizona. I got a finance degree and I graduated in 1996. Where are you working now and what is your position? I’m currently working at Courtesy Automotive Group/Courtesy Chevrolet. I’ve worked here for 20 years since I got out of school. I’m the owner. What was your favorite class at Brophy? Ray Zimmerman’s Economics. He was a fantastic teacher. What was your best memory at Brophy? Just the camaraderie and friendship we’d have hanging out at lunch. Friday
night football games. That was always a good time. Building relationships with friends that last forever. What is one thing you wish you had done differently? At this point, I can’t think of any regrets. It was a wonderful experience. If you could describe Brophy in one word, what would it be? Community or brotherhood. I’d say brotherhood. What was popular at Brophy when you were there? The Red Army was just formed. Mr. Phillips put it together when we were there those years.That was very popular. That took off very well. Probably the same stuff that’s popular now: the football games, sports. What is the most important thing you learned at Brophy? Doing the right thing isn’t the easiest choice, but you have to do it. In business, I’ve had plenty of opportunities to take the easier path and not do the right thing, but I’ve said no because of that. What is one piece of advice you would like to give to current Brophy students? Be a Man for Others. Take the higher path. Work hard. The harder you work, the luckier you’ll get. Don’t be afraid to work hard.
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Edwin Mehari ’18
“When I’m down [my mother] is there for me. When I’m up she’s there. I know she cares about me. She works two jobs just for me and my sister.”
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Quinten Wass ’17
“There’s something about running that is relaxing. There’s something just kind of peaceful about running for long periods of time.”
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Photos: 2016 Summit examines violence in our culture By Bryce Owen ’17 & Cory Wyman ’16 THE ROUNDUP The Office of Faith and Justice’s 2016 Summit on Human Dignity featured a variety of Keynote, teacher and student speakers discussing the effects of violence on American culture today.
»What’s Your Style? From DRESSING, Page 1
“It’s not a sense of ‘I’m better than you,’ at all ... It’s more of a personality thing,” he said “It’s just expressing yourself.” He gave the example of how athletes will generally wear athletic clothes, and how this allows them to express themselves just as much as dressing up does for him. Brown did say that at first, people think it’s for Mass, and might make a joke like “Mass dress isn’t until next week.” But after a while they start to realize that it’s a normal thing for him. Jim Stickell ’16 agreed with much of what Brown said, and added that many people think that it’s all for an event. When they do realize that it’s just how he dresses, he said it feels nice when someone points out that he looks good. However, some people react differently than others. Stickell said that adults or people outside Brophy tend to notice or say something more than students. Brown also pointed out that wearing nice clothes isn’t about wealth or class for him. He said that some of the clothes he wears are simply from your everyday store. When you dress well, you feel more professional, carry yourself differently and are motivated to maintain your health and appearance, Brown said. “Wearing [good clothes] became a motivation to live healthier … so that you look good not just outwardly but
Photo by AK Alilonu ’16 Tucker Brown ’17 said he got his idea to express himself through how he dresses from Jim Welty ’14, a past member of Speech and Debate.
feel good inwardly, too,” he said. Stickell said that Brophy already pushes us toward dressing nicely, why not embrace it? “At Brophy we already wear collared shirts, we can’t just wear a t-shirt and
jeans … I feel like we’re wasting that opportunity if we don’t just turn into it,” he said. When it comes to starting to dress nicely, Brown said that the Internet is very helpful in figuring out color
coordination, making sure things fit, finding accessories and learning other basics. Stickell said that understanding colors, and which ones look good on you, is a good way to start.
He said to experiment and ask questions to family, friends and especially the people at the stores, considering clothes are their job. Cole Cartledge ’18 said that color coordination is a key part of dressing nicely. Coming from a middle school with a uniform, Cartledge said that he started dressing nicely at Brophy simply because he could, and started figuring things out on his own. One thing Cartledge has come to appreciate is matching, and while no one taught him how to do it, he was able to figure it out on his own. This is the thing that Cartledge is known for when it comes to dressing nicely, both according to himself and Marc Raban ’18, who emphasized the fact that Cartelege matched so often it made him stand out. Cartledge said that the attention is a nice bonus, but, like Stickell and Brown, he dresses the way he does because it appeals to him. Cartledge, Stickell and Brown all stressed that dressing well is about expressing personality, boosting confidence and feeling good. They said they dress the way they do not to show off, but because they enjoy looking good. “It’s just what we do,” Brown said.
Principal: Activism not just encouraged, but expected By Anthony Cardellini ’17
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On a December day during finals week, Principal Mr. Bob Ryan received an angry email about students protesting at a Phoenix rally for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. “When I realized that a couple of our kids showed up at a political rally to protest, I saw that as a really good thing,” Mr. Ryan said of his initial reaction. He said that student political activism has always been something that he hopes for and encourages. However, he explained that activism should always “raise the dignity of all involved, not denigrate it.” In the case of the students above, Mr. Ryan said that did not happen. “I didn’t think [their message] reflected on the school or on them well,” he said of their signs, one of which read “Trump Smokes Crack.” However, Mr. Ryan said that he wishes more students were politically involved, because he said much of Brophy’s message, specifically the Graduate at Graduation pillar of Commitment to Justice, comes with issues that need to be politically discussed. “If [Brophy’s teaching] doesn’t lead to active political engagement, then it’s been a rhetorical
exercise for four years. The world needs your voice, our country needs your voice.” Senior and Young Democrats President Eric Hovagim ’16 said that he agrees with Mr. Ryan’s statements on the importance of student activism. “It’s important to be politically active because politics affects everything we do, in every aspect of our lives,” he said. Hovagim also said the club stays politically active by hosting guest speakers, helping local campaigns and organizing debates with theYoung Republicans. He also said that dialogue with people who disagree with you is especially important in this realm. “It’s important to stick to what we believe in, but it’s also important to realize that people have opinions different from your own,” Hovagim said. President of theYoung Republicans Nico Pacioni ’18 said getting students politically involved is key to education. “I think that the United States as a whole has lost a lot of young Americans voting, and it’s really important to get them back in,” Pacioni said. “It’s really important for people to get involved in politics so that they can grow up and understand what is going on in the world.” Mr. Ryan said that public political activism comes with responsibility.
“From the minute you are accepted, you are a Brophy student,” he said. “Everywhere you go and in everything you do you are seen as a Brophy student. There’s a way that’s respectful.” Pacioni also said that respect is crucial when participating in local events. “I think it’s important to approach politics with a cadence of respect.You have to respect the people,” he said. Mr. Ryan explained that often the political climate is less respectful than it should be. “Too often, people view politics as disconnected from faith, disconnected from concerns they have about the world,” he said. “If you are behaving in a way that is consistent with what we expect as an overall Brophy student, then I don’t only accept it, I applaud it.” Mr. Ryan also made clarifications on two points that are often large questions when students consider getting politically involved. First, he said that he is fine with political activists stating where they go to school. “I don’t have a problem with kids saying ‘Yeah, I go to Brophy.’ I think it’s something to be proud of,” he said. He also said that students are reflections of the Catholic school that they attend, which means there’s no reason to be blatant about protesting
against Church teachings. “If you are making a spectacle of protesting positions that are central to the Catholic faith, at some point we have to ask the question: Why are you a Brophy student?” he said. Hovagim said that putting Brophy values first is important when advocating for Democratic ideals, but that sometimes going against the church happens when discussing polarizing topics. Pacioni said that dissent within both parties and faith happen when talking about ideas. “There’s no one that can perfectly conform to a political idea unless they’re being controlled,” he said. Greyson Beck ’17 said he thinks a line does need to be drawn with how people act during political activism. “The line has to be drawn in situations like that of Baltimore, where people are damaging the very rights they are supposed to be there defending.” Beck also argued that the basic meaning behind political activity is making the world better. “Political activism should be about fighting and explicating on behalf of ideas that make this country and the world a better place,” he said. “Whether that concerns the civil rights of a given group of people or a shift in economic policy, political activism is all about progress.”
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»What’s Your Style?
Seniors make the cut for intriguing hairstyles, show unique style By Anthony Totri ’16
THE ROUNDUP Brophy’s campus is rich with style, full of variation in everything from students’ clothing fashion to the style of car they drive. One form of style that might be taken for granted on campus is students’ hairstyles. To some a hairstyle may simply be nothing but a random way they comb their hair, but to others, their hair has a deeper meaning. Student Council member Maanik Chotalla ’16 is not usually known for his hair since it is hidden under a turban. Due to his Sikh religion he doesn’t cut his hair, or wear it down that often. On the occasions when he does let his hair down it is something most wouldn’t expect. “It actually goes down to my hips if I let it all the way down,” Chotalla said. While the majority of religions don’t tend to have requirements regarding hair, Chotalla made it clear that it’s his decision when it comes to his religion. “I was born into the religion, so I didn’t have much of a say to begin with, but I’m practicing now,” he said.
Others, like varsity football player Connor Murphy ’16, have inspiration to thank for their interesting hairstyles. Murphy credits the mullet he sported until recently to former Oklahoma middle linebacker Ryan Bosworth. “That was kind of like his signature look. I was kind of already thinking about the mullet, and I saw his ‘30 for 30’ and I was like, I’m getting a mullet,” Murphy said. Murphy recently cut off his orange trademark. “That was kind of my label, and I cut it off and I feel like a part of me died, I feel naked now,” he said. The mullet was more than a hairstyle to Murphy, it was a way many students around campus identify him. After cutting it off, he made sure to inform all his mullet supporters that it would only be temporary. “I think it might just be a football season ordeal,” he said. Then you have those who were advised to have the hair they do. Varsity track athlete Joshua Benjamin’s ’16 hair is hard to miss. The reason behind the dreads is almost as interesting as the hair itself. “There was this guy in the Virgin
Photo by AK Alilonu ’16 From left, Josh Benjamin ’16, Connor Murphy ’16 and Maanik Chotalla ’16 show their unique styles through hair.
Islands whose name was Keith who was a family friend. He told me to get dreads because they would be cool,” Benjamin said. “He was a member of my grandma’s
church, and I would see him so often that he eventually became an influential person in my life,” he said. Ever since then he has been growing out his hair. It’s been five and half years
since his last haircut. Similar to Murphy, Benjamin has considered changing his hairstyle. “Everyday I think about cutting them off,” he said.
Burns uses experience, humor to teach government, D.C. immersion By Jack McAuslan ’16
THE ROUNDUP Mr. John Burns has been teaching social studies courses at Brophy since 2008 when he came from Wisconsin. Mr. Burns is originally from Chicago and he has 25 years of experience teaching U.S. Government, which he teaches alongside U.S. History, a sophomore class this year. Patrick McGovern ’16 has had Mr. Burns for both U.S. History and Government in the last two years. “He has a style of teaching that makes expectations for students clear,” McGovern said. “It is easy to tell that he takes his work very seriously but enjoys it just as much.” Students who have had Mr. Burns say that they know him well from of his rigorous rubrics and original but repetitive jokes. “His jokes went from being really funny to not so funny to hilarious because of how often he says them,” McGovern said. “They’re basically part of the curriculum.”
Photo by Isaac Myers ’18 Mr. Burns teaches his U.S. Government class Feb. 18, a subject in which he has more than 25 years of experience. Mr. Burns also teaches U.S. History, which is now a sophomore class.
Several years ago, Mr. Matt Hooten talked to Mr. Burns about wanting to teach U.S. Government based on themes throughout history
From COMMITTEE, Page 1 Department report, go to the police, so the often-quoted statistics may be under Besides education, Ms. Krause said representations of the true reality. Since October, the committee has that one of the committee’s goals is to help foster a discussion about the issue met several times, Ms. Krause said, and is in the process of debating of sexual assault. “I think it’s hard to talk about, so how to best approach the issue with helping kids and faculty members students, whether that be through the process how to talk about this is a goal,” health curriculum, through the retreat she said. “I’m not convinced every program, or through workshops or person, every boy, every adult knows talks. Currently, the committee’s members what assault is. It’s not just rape. I think a lot of it stems from how we—culturally, include Ms. Kalli Vaughan, Mr. not just Brophy—in a society talk about Ryan Hubbell, Mr. Chad Unrein, Mr. Ian Aston, Ms. Breanne women.” For victims, too, the issue is especially Toshner and Mr. Noah Lewkowitz difficult to talk about. Only about 20 ’98. Ms. Toshner, who was invited to join percent of victims, according to a Justice the committee last fall by Ms. Krause,
rather than in chronological order. “Mr. Burns and I got to know each other very well because we both teach U.S. History and
said that she was glad to be a part of it and that as a woman at Brophy she was glad to have a voice. “I think it’s such an important issue,” she said. “I really care about all our students here at Brophy and I want them to be good people when they go to college. I think sexual assault is a confusing thing for young men and women because I think consent is confusing.” Ms. Toshner agreed with Ms. Krause that the issue is a difficult one to talk about and we as a society are not doing enough to address the issue. “That statistic that one in three women or one in four women or one in five women are going to get unwanted sexual advances, sexual assault or rape
coach basketball,” Mr. Hooten said. “We spent that summer teaching U.S. History thematically, bouncing ideas off each other, and then we worked to further develop the curriculum together after that.” Mr. Hooten has been teaching at Brophy for just one more year than Mr. Burns. Mr. Burns also brought students on a trip to Washington, D.C. over the summer to learn about the government first hand. “I’ve always wanted to create some sort of immersion experience with government,” Mr. Burns said. “We did not want it to be a tourist trip to just look at stuff.” Christian Smith ’16 and Bailey Hopkins ’16 were two students who went on the D.C. trip. “I expected it to be a sort of touristy trip, where we would just walk around and go to museums, but it was a lot more than that,” Smith said. “Mr. Burns made an awesome summer class. We all learned a lot more about government than we expected, visiting state representatives of Arizona and sitting in on real congressional meetings,” Hopkins said.
in their lifetime is crazy to me,” she said. “I think it’s because we don’t have the tools [to properly talk about the issue].” Caroline James ’16, a senior at Xavier, said she was pleased when she heard that there was a sexual assault committee and that it fit the Brophy motto, “Men for Others.” She said that the issue of sexual violence needs greater attention in general and that the committee was a good move on Brophy’s part. “I definitely think it needs to be a big deal and very much emphasized, especially for seniors going off to college next year,” James said. “I think the committee to address the issue is very important and a step in the right direction.”
Ethan Kostishak ’16 said he was also pleased when he heard about the committee. He said that by its very nature sexual assault is an issue that should receive attention from the community. “I don’t think it’s a measure of ‘Is it that bad of an issue?’ Since this exists, it is an issue that should be taken care of,” he said. Agreeing with James, Kostishak said the committee was a step in the right direction. However, he also said that we as community and a society have not done enough. “I think that to say we’ve done enough is to say that we’ve finished the goal,” he said.
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»What’s Your Style?
Frosh Cassidy’s style reflects his attitude, confidence By Matthew Zacher ’18
THE ROUNDUP Walking from class to class, it is easy to pick out Paul Cassidy ’19 because of his unique fashion. Cassidy wears a combination of various colors and patterns that would be outside of typical standards of fashion. Cassidy does not plan out his outfits everday, but rather said he wants his outfits to be personal to him. Tommy Bullington ’19 has known Cassidy since second grade and currently has six classes with him this semester. “I think Paul is the type of person that people want to be,” Bullington said. “He is always positive. I think he has like zero enemies.” When it comes to Cassidy’s style, Bullington described it as “indie.” “What really makes Paul pull it off is his outgoing attitude and the fact that he doesn’t really care if people think he’s strange,” Bullington said. Cassidy started dressing in this colorful, unique way in the fifth grade. However, he said that some of his classmates teased him for his vibrant and different taste. Cassidy moved to St. Francis Xavier Elementary School after his fifth grade year, but he said that since then he has
grown more confident. Mr. Ryan Hubbell is one of Cassidy’s teachers and said that Cassidy’s characteristics in the classroom are very similar to his style. “He is a smart kid, and he is not afraid to share his own opinions,” Mr. Hubbell said. “But he does it in an effortless way. Kind of like his style. He is out there, but it never feels like he is trying.” Mr. Hubbell described Cassidy’s style as “90’s In Living Color meets an Urban Outfitters catalogue, which is a compliment I think.” Cassidy said that he wears a lot of consignment items, and frequently shops at Buffalo Exchange. “People will call me a hipster,” he said. “I don’t know if I am, but I guess it’s just different from what people will normally see other people wearing.” Michael Collins ’18 has known Cassidy for years, and said that he thinks Cassidy’s style is passionate and outgoing, though it is difficult to categorize. “Paul’s style is very hard to categorize because his style in itself is special to him and I have yet to meet someone with his type of style,” Collins said. “I think his style clearly works, as shown by the positive impact he has, and by the amount of people that have grown
Photo by AK Alilonu ’16 Paul Cassidy ’19 has a unique style that reflects his positive and outgoing disposition.
to like him,” he said. Collins does not feel he could pull off Cassidy’s style the way he does. “I believe my style is different and I doubt I could pull it off with such
impassioned mannerisms such as Paul Cassidy does,” he said. Cassidy’s singularity is not contained to his style, however. He won Brophy’s Poetry Out Loud
competition as a freshman, and also has a black belt in Taekwondo.
»What’s Your Style?
Loyola uniforms encourage pride, students find other ways to express style By Anthony Cardellini ’17
THE ROUNDUP Although Loyola Academy has been a part of Brophy since its 2011 founding, it has some differences in terms of student dress code. While Brophy’s dress code involves only basic clothing regulations, like needing collared shirts and belts, Loyola is much more specific. Loyola scholars, as they are known, are required to wear a red or gray collared shirt with khaki or navy shorts. “I don’t want to wear the same thing every day,” said Loyola student Felix Deglane ’20. “It’s weird not being able to wear what you want to wear. I like what the dress code is at Brophy.” Deglane said, however, that wearing uniforms isn’t always a restriction on choice. He said his favorite combination of the uniform is a red shirt with khaki shorts. Proponents of uniforms often say that they help decrease student bullying, because no one has any visible differences in socioeconomic status. Deglane said he didn’t think that would be a big problem at Loyola. “Loyola is a friendly environment for
Photo by Bryce Owen ’17 Loyola scholars Adrian Flemming ’21 (left) and Victor Morales ’21 (right) pose for a photo showing their uniforms. The Loyola uniforms demonstrate a different style than the dress code at Brophy.
the most part,” Deglane said. However, he did admit that the prospect of free dress encouraged good behavior. “It gives you an incentive,” Deglane said. “We have this system called Passports where you can get a mark for not doing your homework or being
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disruptive, and if you have that clean then you get to wear whatever you want.” Director of the Loyola Academy Ms. Kendra Krause, who was involved in the original decision for uniforms, said there are several reasons that scholars wear uniforms.
“Most of our kids come from schools where they have been wearing uniforms,” she said. “It’s something that most of the kids and their families are comfortable with.” Ms. Krause said the second reason for uniforms was pride. “The shirts with the logo is a school pride thing,” she said. “We want them to be proud of the community they’re a part of.” Ms. Krause explained that another reason was being able to easily identify scholars. She also said that because the school provides the uniforms, families don’t have to shoulder the expensive costs of clothing. Ms. Chabli Balcom, who teaches Latin at both Brophy and Loyola, said that she preferred teaching to students with uniforms. “There is a definite strength in the idea of uniforms as something that takes away a distraction,” she said. She said that this distraction comes from “brand battles,” where socioeconomic difference is evident in dressing. “There is definitely some pressure in how the guys feel about it,” she said. “Particularly it’s evident in junior high,
and that’s something [Loyola students] don’t have to worry about.” Ms. Balcom also said that she didn’t think wearing uniforms inhibited style. “You are trying to be able to express yourself as an individual, not just by the way you look but the way you act,” Ms. Balcom said. “That’s where you can really bring in your personality, or your style. You can do that in other ways through your behavior, through your words and through your actions, which are ultimately more important.” She also said that if students felt expressing physical style was necessary, they could still show their personality through their socks, shoes and hair. Deglane said that he was certainly excited for getting to Brophy and having less restrictions on style. Ms. Balcom agreed that this is something many students look forward to. “Some students are really excited to be able to get to Brophy and not have uniforms,” she said. “There are those that prefer to express themselves through that physical style.”
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Students, teachers car choices reflect personal styles By Jack McAuslan ’16
said. “My least favorite thing about it are some of the little repairs that are constantly needed for a 45-year-old car. Right now it’s in the garage Every car, whether its owner is a gear-head or because it has a front end rebuild and disc brake kit that needs to be put on it.” not, has a unique backstory. People like Mr. Stevens Car culture is evident romanticize classic American cars everywhere, and what car a “Ever since I was from General Motors, Ford and person drives can sometimes give a boy my parents Chrysler because of their blocky a small glimpse into the person’s told me my first car but smoothe design and their big, personality and style. Michael Rowland ’16 drives would be a Bronco ... rumbling engines. Another person who admires a Volkswagen Passat hatchback I just love the style classic American cars is Jace from the early 2000s. of it. It looks really Riley ’16, who drives a Ford “I needed a car to get to school, cool and people are Bronco from the 1970s. as my parents had sold off our always looking at “Ever since I was a boy my third car a few years earlier,” you. It stands out parents told me my first car would Rowland said. “After a lot be a Bronco,” Riley said. “My dad of searching, we found a VW and I like having a was always on car websites and Passat wagon that looked really car that’s unique.” found a good deal on one about promising. We ended up buying —Jace Riley ’16 a year before I got my permit. I it, even though the interior was just love the style of it. It looks falling apart. I liked it since it was really cool and people are always my first car and I could finally looking at you. It stands out and drive on my own, but honestly it I like having a car that’s unique.” wasn’t great and it had problems The Bronco is a very well every month.” known classic among car fanatics, Rowland said that his favorite and they are not very common thing about it was that it was extremely practical and it was a car he could finally anymore. “It can be annoying to drive at times,” Riley said. drive on his own. Mr. Chris Stevens ’85 owns and sometimes “It veers to the right constantly. It also isn’t great at drives a classic Chevrolet Camaro from the 1960s. long distance but it gets the job done.” Jack Rauch ’16, who drives a Porsche 911 from “My favorite thing about it is I enjoy putting the top down, taking the kids for a ride, and going with the early 2000s, said he believes that driving a car them to get something to eat in it,” Mr. Stevens is more than just about getting to the destination. THE ROUNDUP
Photo courtesy of Jace Riley ’16 Jace Riley ’16 poses with his Ford Bronco. Students’ cars can reflect their personal style.
“I think the car fits me pretty well,” Rauch said. “It’s obviously a very nice car but more so than the looks it is very fun to drive which is the most important thing to me.” He said his favorite thing about the car is that it has a manual transmission, despite how hard it was to learn. “The car is like an old house so it has a lot of creaks and rattles and different noises,” he said. “I find it endearing and the car has its own personality.” Zach Crown ’17 drives another German performance car, a nearly new BMW M5.
Its twin turbocharged V8 has enough power to make it one of the few sedans in the world that can hit 60 miles per hour in less than four seconds. “We got the car after my brother crashed his car on the way to school his senior year of Brophy, so my dad bought that car as a replacement,” Crown said. “My favorite thing about it would have to be the speed of the car, mostly its acceleration,” he said. “What I don’t like about it would be the temptation of going fast all the time.”
Fr. Renna Reading Room offers space to interact with literature Students use room to relax during free time, explore classic novels
At a Glance Fr. Renna Reading Room » Located on the west end of secondfloor Brophy Hall » Named after the Rev. Anton “Sam” Renna, SJ, Brophy English teacher for 45 years » Used as a mini-library and relaxation space with books from the old Information Commons
By Cameron M. Bray ’16
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Once a location that Mr. John Damaso ’97 called a “hallway to nowhere,” the western corridor of second-floor Brophy Hall hosts a new place for students to gather: the Fr. Renna Reading Room. The Brophy Literary and Arts Magazine, BLAM, opened the Fr. Renna Reading Room Jan. 26, accompanying the announcement with a video crafted by Jake Lee ’16, Anthony Cardellini ’17 and Graham Armknecht ’18. The room is named after the Rev. Anton “Sam” Renna, SJ, who taught English at Brophy for 45 years and who passed away Aug. 9, 2013. Mr. Damaso said the room came about primarily because of two reasons: one, the closing of the Information Commons last year, and two, a desire to fill that space. The closing of the Information Commons and the subsequent opening of the Innovation Commons led Brophy to liquidate most of its book collection. But before this happened each of the departments had the opportunity to collect books they wished to save, Mr. Damaso said. “Mr. Middlemist, when he was chair of the English department last year, was notified by Mr. Bopp that the school was essentially liquidating the book inventory of the Info Commons,” he said. “So departments got first crack at it, and Mr. Middlemist had English teachers go and save works that they used in class, as well as classic and contemporary novels that they thought should be saved.” After collecting the books, Mr. Damaso said
Photo by Isaac Meyers ’18 BLAM has created a space for students to read books on campus in the west end of Brophy Hall’s second floor.
the question for the English Department became “Where do we put them?” “At that moment, we realized if we wanted to save these books, we have to put them somewhere,” Mr. Damaso said. “Around that time Mr. Unrein and I had been talking about this weird ‘hallway to nowhere,’ as we used to call it.” That empty hallway, where the Fr. Renna Reading Room now sits, once led to double doors and a concrete bridge between Brophy and Loyola Hall, Mr. Damaso said. It became a wasted space after the bridge and the doors were removed. “[The doors] got drywalled and painted over, so it’s just a weird hallway to nothing,” he said. “It ended up being a collection point for junk and
desks and students after school hiding back there, and we just decided we could make a great use of it by creating a micro-library.” Mr. Damaso said his goals for this micro-library were to counteract an epidemic of young people not reading and to create a space where students could focus solely on print literature and not on their electronic screens. Cardellini, the literary editor of BLAM, Ian Gray ’17 and the maintenance crew spearheaded the creation of the Fr. Renna Reading Room, beginning their work in October and finishing after winter break. These two students, along with other volunteers, chose the famous first lines from novels that appear
prominently in the room, affixed them to the wall and organized the books. The maintenance crew installed the ceiling fans, the bench and the long power strip, and Mrs. Sherri Stephens ordered the bean bag chairs. Gray said he was happy with the room he helped create. “I’m pretty happy with it,” he said. “There’s definitely things that could be improved as we learn how students are using it and things like that, but I think it’s definitely a great start for an alternative library on campus.” Brandon Ortiz ’16, who uses the reading room as a place to study, said he enjoys the quiet, comfortable atmosphere. “Besides the hallway being loud, it’s quiet in here, especially with classes going on ... so it’s a good time to spend in here during flex,” he said. “It’s very comfortable because of the beanbags. It’s better than laying down in the hallway with nothing cushioning you.” Editor’s Note: Anthony Cardellini is a Roundup editor but did not take part in the production of this article.
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Unique style choices crucial to student individuality, diversity
Photo by Bryce Owen ’17 Paul Cassidy '19 and Elias Saba '17 model their unique clothing styles for The Roundup.
The Issue: In a world of fitting in, it is becoming harder and harder for students to have and display a unique style. Our Stance: Students should be proud of their tastes, and not afraid of being judged by others.
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recent study attempted to answer the controversial question of "What type of music do the smartest and most successful people listen to?" Often, people will answer this question with their own favorite genre of music.
Instead of actually finding a positive correlation between intelligence and one genre of music, the researchers found that the most successful people were the ones who listened to their favorite music every day. This highlights an important point: Style is something that is extremely subjective, and no one style is better than any other. However, independent minded people who develop their own styles and express them are those who achieve the most in life. But how does one have a unique style, especially when most of high school life consists of trying to fit in with the crowd? Your style should simply be what you
like the most. Style should not be used to try to impress others, but should be a reflection of an individual's tastes. A simple rule to see if your style is truly what you like best, and not what you have been influenced to like best, is to ask yourself this question: Is my taste in music my favorite out of all my friends? What about my taste for clothing? Do I watch movies that I would like? These questions seem ridiculous at first. But there is no reason our answer to any of them should be no. After all, we are the ones who pick out our own clothes and add songs to our playlists. We have much less control over what our friends do. Obviously, other people can influence
our style. They can introduce us to an artist we've never listened to or a brand we haven't heard of. It’s important to recognize students who have a particular style, students like Jim Stickell ’16, Tucker Brown ’17 and Paul Cassidy ’19. Cassidy’s unique combination of prints and fabrics offer a refreshing breath of air to a mostly solid or striped school. Stickell’s button-downs and ties show that students should not be afraid to show their class, and that dressing nicely is important. Brown’s affinity for bow ties and rolled up sleeves show that being classy and progressive simultaneously isn’t impossible.
These students have a certain style and engage in their individuality. We should look to them for inspiration, not by copying them but by using them as a starting point. Having a style is what we may be remembered for. Being our own person is something all of us should strive for, and wearing our favorite clothes or listening to our favorite song is a good place to start. By Cameron M. Bray ’16, Chase L. Manson ’16 & Anthony Cardellini ’17 Staff editorials represent the view of The Roundup. Share your thoughts by e-mailing roundup@brophyprep.org or leave comments online at roundup.brophyprep.org
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Abercrombie and Fitch slow to change, going in right direction
In 2013, Michael Jeffries, the CEO other than that." of Abercrombie and Fitch admitted to While Jeffries maintained the right trying to create a niche market for cool, to market as he saw fit, his exclusive good-looking people. market targeted at attractive teenagers He hired attractive employees called was an inappropriate strategy. It "models" to promote the brand, basing alienated people who didn't fit into the hiring decision on sex appeal, Jeffries's niche market, and established according to an interview with Business a sense of bodily superiority in Insider. The shirtless guys sometimes clothing. seen standing outside an Jeffries admitted that this By Joseph Valencia ’17 was part of his sex-appeal Abercrombie and Fitch store are The Roundup some of these "models." marketing strategy and refused "That's why we hire goodto apologize. looking people in our stores," Jeffries said. This was a poor decision on his part, as it only "Because good-looking people attract other good- served to legitimize the anger that was directed at looking people, and we want to market to cool, him. good-looking people. We don't market to anyone Jeffries was met with massive backlash from the
many communities of the Internet. It's amazing to see that the Internet, a disjointed community where people rarely agree with each other, came together to decry the business practices of one company. In the uproar that ensued, some older interviews with Jeffries began to surface. Probably the most damaging was a 2006 interview with Salon. "We go after the attractive all-American kid with a great attitude and a lot of friends," Jeffries said. "A lot of people don’t belong [in our clothes], and they can’t belong. Are we exclusionary? Absolutely." Following the resurgence of this statement, people as well as investors began to lose interest in Abercrombie and Fitch. According to Forbes, company shares sunk 35 percent from June to December in 2014. Following the loss of business, Jeffries decided to
resign as CEO. "I believe now is the right time for new leadership to take the company forward in the next phase of its development," he said. Since Jeffries's departure from Abercrombie and Fitch, the company has been searching for a new CEO. However, according to Fortune, as of Dec. 23 of last year, the company has suspended its search. Currently, the company is headed by the Office of the Chairman, a board composed of three company executives. They're leading the company in the absence of a CEO. As the chairmen search for a new CEO, they're also trying to undo the damage Jeffries did to the company. Hopefully, they'll take a more inclusive stance and bolster their customer base through accessible and diverse clothing.
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Minimum wage bump holds risks, benefits Higher minimum wage is only a temporary fix
The idea of raising minimum wage from $7.25 kids to get jobs. to $15 has been a hot topic amongst politicians Also, it is no surprise that the people who want and activists around the country. to raise the minimum wage are people who are The main argument for raising minimum wage is working for this low payment or who have been that $7.25 is not enough for a person to live off of forced to work for minimum wage in the past. alone, and it is certainly not enough for someone The fact is, everybody wants to make more who is trying to support a family. Supporters of money, but that doesn’t mean that we should the wage increase argue that everybody who has double their pay. a fulltime job should be making enough money Unfortunately, raising minimum wage would to support themselves, no matter what only help temporarily. With the their job is. increase in costs of goods, $15 an While this is true, it is simply hour may no longer be enough to impossible to raise the minimum wage live off of, and then what? without suffering massive economic and Will people once again call for an social backlash. increase in pay, or will they finally For example, companies that have to start to realize that the easiest way pay their employees more than twice out of poverty is through a good as much as they were before are going education and hard work, rather to suffer greatly in terms of their than asking the government By Alex Kirshner ’18 profit margin. to force your employers to The Roundup The heads of these companies pay you more? will not take too kindly to these losses, and will I would love for everybody to make enough do anything they can to bring their revenue stream money to live comfortably but, unfortunately, that back to normal. is not how our system works. There are two ways for these companies to In some cases, there are people who were not increase their profits, with the first one being to given the chance to get a good education or even raise the prices of their goods in order to offset go to college, and minimum wage jobs are the best the wage increase. This does not seem as bad on they can do given their circumstances. the surface, but people should not be forced to Therefore, I believe that slight increase in pay pay double for a cheeseburger unless the quality would be beneficial, such as a raise to $9.25 per of that cheeseburger has been increased, which is hour, but doubling the current wage would be too a totally different subject. steep for our economy to overcome. The second way for companies to make up for If wages were raised to $9.25, the annual income their profit loss would be to not hire as many would increase to $19,240 per year, which is both employees, and make sure that the employees they above the poverty line, and would not lead to a do hire are experienced and worthy of making sharp decrease in profits for large companies. twice as much money as they were before. The bottom line is that minimum wage is not Not only would this increase the unemployment an issue that can be resolved quickly, but raising it rate, but it would make it harder for high school to $15 per hour is not the right course of action.
High risk offers higher reward in higher wages For many Americans, minimum-wage money, they are likely to spend it, pouring more employment was a temporary, teenage condition dollars into the economy, the argument goes. as they bussed tables or answered phones or In fact, a recent study by the Federal Reserve cleaned rooms for tiny paychecks before moving Bank of Chicago concluded that, following an on to more financially rewarding work. increase in the minimum wage, spending by However in 2011, 3.8 million U.S workers— households with at least one minimum-wage most of whom were out of their teens—earned worker increased by $700 per quarter. the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour or "By increasing workers' take-home pay, families less, according to estimates by the U.S. gain both financial security and an Bureau of Labor Statistics. increased ability to purchase goods And recently, debate has heated up and services, thus creating jobs about whether the government should for other Americans," concluded raise the minimum wage, increasing the Economic Policy Institute in a both the earnings of the lowest-level brief supporting minimum wage employees and the costs for employers. increases. Advocates for a higher wage floor A higher minimum wage might argue, first and foremost, that it is right also decrease turnover and thus to ensure that workers to earn keep training costs down, enough to live on. By Reece M. Krantz ’16 supporters say. An employee working a Those who oppose an The Roundup 40-hour week at the federal increase to the minimum minimum wage earns $15,080 per year. This wage, however, argue that the effects on income would leave a two-person household— employment rates would be exactly the opposite say, a single parent with one child—just below of those supporters foresee. the federal poverty threshold of $15,130. A higher minimum wage, they claim, would About 70 percent of minimum wage employees, be too heavy a burden on employers, especially however, work fewer than 35 hours per week small business owners. And those employers, in and thus earn proportionately less, according to turn, would be unable to hire as many people or federal labor statistics. have to charge more for goods and services—an Iowa has introduced legislation that would raise undesirable result when unemployment continues the federal minimum wage to $9.80—about to hover at about five percent. $20,400 for a year of full-time work—within The risk and rewards, I think, outweighs and two years. In subsequent years, the required pay outlines a great benefit. After all, there have been rate would be increased each year by the same zero studies to correlate wage and poverty. percentage that the federal Consumer Price Someone working a full time job should at least Index rises. be able to live above the poverty line. Supporters of increasing the minimum wage For the sake of change and progress, a step to also contend that such a move would act as increase minimum wage should at least be tried. economic stimulus. its benefits could outweigh the costs greatly if When low-income households earn more successful.
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In world of ever-changing tastes, reflection required to discern what is right Biases can inferfere with our understanding and decision making In Mr. Joe Klein ’86's room, there hangs a banner displaying one of my favorite quotes of all time. A quote from the famous physicist Albert Einstein, it reads: "What is right is not always popular; what is popular is not always right." A basic restatement of the bandwagon fallacy, which posits that popularity does not prove validity (otherwise the Earth would be flat and the sun would revolve around it for much of history to accommodate people's beliefs), this quote strikes me as a thinker. Having taken philosophy with Mr. Tom Mar my first semester, I now find myself thinking about this quote whenever I hear a debate unfold, whenever I read newspaper columns or whenever I watch television pundits spout opinions about the right and wrong
By Cameron M. B ’17
The Roundup course of action. Despite all their self-proclaimed "wisdom," I still want to ask these commentators, "After looking at the majority of the facts and consulting the advice of experts, is this truly what you have concluded as the right and proper thing to do? Or are you merely speaking from your confirmation bias, desperately attempting to confirm that which you have already accepted as true or right?” While the biases of pundits and commentators are often made manifest in their writings, our own biases are more subtle and have deviously
fashioned blindspots within our rational, moral minds. As Mr. Tim Broyles discusses in his “Living the Paschal Mystery” and his “Senior Synthesis” classes, due to our particular upbringing and our culture at large, we have all inherited from others certain biases that prevent us from seeing the light and from leaving the cave of ignorance (to use Platonic terms). In other words, our biases have conditioned us like Pavlov's dog to turn a blind eye to evidence, to accept certain actions as inherently right without question and to offer knee-jerk opposition to those who challenge our preconceived beliefs. Let me give an example to illustrate what I am saying. In the Middle East, our government is attacking civilians indiscriminately via drones, bombing hospitals with seemingly reckless abandon and has been torturing captives with hypothermia, sleep deprivation, forced feeding and worse atrocious deeds. Yet many U.S. citizens hardly question what their government is doing or why
the land that proclaims all men are entitled to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness is showing such flagrant disrespect toward human life. In fact, many citizens try to rationalize these horrific acts and confirm their biases (hence the term confirmation bias), telling themselves desperately, "We had to do this. The majority of Americans and politicians agree that we had to do these horrible things to prevent terrorist attacks. We had to do bad in order to achieve a net good." These people, unfortunately, have fallen into the trap of their own biases. With all that said, let's take a step back. In this edition of The Roundup where we study the tastes and preferences of Brophy students, I merely want us to look back and to think upon our own tastes and opinions. I want us to ask the important questions which, when neglected, are often responsible for many of the ills that plague our world: hatred, prejudice, bigotry, intolerance, dehumanization, etc. So ask yourselves: How have my own tastes and opinions influenced my moral
judgments? How have the tastes and opinions of others influenced them, as well? Are these influences tainting my objectivity and my judgment? When studying optics in Mr. Mike Welty ’83's AP Physics 2 class, we learned a real image is created when light rays actually converge at a point while a virtual image is created when light rays merely appear to converge and do not actually intersect. I believe we all our born with lenses in our eyes—unique, personal, creative ways of seeing this wonderful, beautiful world that surrounds us. And while our individual vision is often positive, it can also create fantasies— virtual images of good and evil within us that prevent us from seeing reality and from properly following Christ's teachings of love, mercy and generosity. We have make to mirrors, not more lenses, so that we can properly and objectively understand ourselves, the world around us and ultimately what we are meant to be and do as human beings.
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Government forcing Apple to create anti-encryption software Apple struggles against FBI to maintain its rights
security features. This software would allow FBI investigators to gain access to the data stored on one of the San It seems that the classic, Bernardino's shooter's post-9/11 debate of security iPhones. versus privacy has come to And on Feb. 17 Apple boil once again. made headlines when its Relying on the “All Writs CEO, Tim Cook, gave a Act of 1789,” Magistrate resounding and very public Judge Sheri Pym of the "no" in response. Federal District Court "We oppose this order, for the District of which has implications By Cameron Bray ’16 Central California far beyond the legal The Roundup ordered Feb. 15 the case at hand,” he wrote technology company Apple to create in statement published that day, calling a special software to bypass iPhone the court order "an unprecedented
move" by the federal government. I agree completely, and I believe Apple is 100 percent correct in its defiance of this overreaching court order. Do not get me wrong. I understand completely that law enforcement agencies, especially the FBI, have a legitimate need for evidence. And yes, I understand that said evidence is all the more pressing and important in a terrorist case such as this one. But those who are making this argument are looking at the issue through too narrow a lens. As Mr. Cook has said, this case will have ramifications far beyond unlocking
(or not) one terrorist's iPhone. Indeed, recent news reports indicate the government has recently asked Apple to unlock another nine iPhones. If Apple agrees to one, where and how do you draw the line? Not only is the court ordering Apple to bypass the security functions of this one iPhone, but it is also ordering the company to create a special antiencryption software that will have the capabilities to bypass the security features of any iPhone—a software that has been rightly criticized as "a skeleton key." This software—which, let's not forget, could be stolen by hackers from
Apple or the government's servers— would allow the government to bypass a feature that causes an iPhone to erase its data if 10 incorrect passwords are entered. In other words, this skeleton key would render the security features of the 700 million iPhones (a figure according to a USA Today article from October last year) Apple has sold worldwide utterly useless. Those are some grave implications indeed if Apple decides to create the software, and I believe Apple should continue fighting this foolish court decision that would imperil the security of iOS users like us Brophy students.
Apples to Apples: iPad Pro outweighs Macbook for school use iPad might not be the best fit for future classes
to the incoming freshman class, the cost would far outweigh any potential gain. Apple sells an iPad Pro for a starting price of $799 compared to the $1,299 starting price for a MacBook. Walking through the hallways of Although Brophy may get a special Brophy, some days it seems as if you see discount for buying these products in as many smooth, silver backs of a Mac as bulk, the relative cost would remain the number of traditional iPads. essentially the same at equal discount It seems only logical that at some point rates. the administration would consider a The MacBook would cost the school MacBook as the primary technological far more regardless of any tool for incoming classes. By Hayden Welty ’19 discount Brophy can bargain for. However, if Brophy decides to The Roundup The real question is if this use MacBooks instead of iPads
price difference would further students academic progress or simply look different with no real effect on learning. I would argue that the MacBook has no outstanding technological advantage because both devices run on the same iOS operating system. Meaning, each device has equal basic features and options due to the fact they run on the same general software. Though the MacBook has a separate layout and design than the iPad, the relative benefit is the same. Both devices also have similar battery life and processing power. MacBooks can run the App Store, as well as apps
downloaded from the web or other app stores. MacBooks also contains a “Force Touch” trackpad with support for “Force Click” and gestures, which allows it to execute more subtle and powerful input methods. However, the iPad Pro does not just have a bigger screen than the MacBook, it has many more pixels and even a slightly higher density; in fact, the iPad Pro is the largest iOS display Apple has ever shipped. Sure, one could definitely argue that MacBook is superior, but there is no distinct advantage to having a MacBook over an iPad, especially if it costs $500 more.
Ted Cruz’s polished rhetoric and dishonesty serve as turn offs for voters Cruz's superficial attitude is cause for concern Although Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz claims to be a Washington outsider, his record of acrimony, dubiousness and deception prove that he is just another politician. Politically I lean conservative, so I endorse many of Cruz’s proposed policies. However, I cannot endorse him as a candidate because his overly flawless speeches and debate performances turned me off from the start of his campaign. His perfection brings about the idea that all of his responses are memorized, and that he has a go-to response to
deflect tougher follow-up questions. only enacted one bill into law. The president of the United States needs His persuasive speech riles up his to be able to think on his feet in times base but does not match his record of of crisis. accomplishment. He has nothing to back Cruz is in the Princeton up his proposed policies, Debate Hall of Fame. He and has a reputation in the is clearly skilled in the art Senate of filibustering and of rhetoric and winning obstructionism. people over with words. But Cruz simply does not have he does not have any major the experience as a problem tangible success as a Senator solver and as someone who to prove that he can get can unite the currently things done. polarized American people. Donald Trump is Cruz’s campaign By Matthew Zacher ’18 claims that the fact garnering so much The Roundup support because he he did not get along has proven that he is well with his fellow rough around the edges. We know what senator’s makes him an outsider who can to expect from Trump, but what can we shake up the political sphere. But, if he expect from Cruz in his not so bright cannot get along with them as a senator, moments? what is supposed to make us believe Cruz is only a first term United States he is going to get along with them as senator. He has, according to The Hill, president?
Marco Rubio, also a Republican presidential candidate and first-term senator, has seven endorsements from the current senate and four former senators, including withdrawn Presidential candidate Rick Santorum. Cruz’s major lack of endorsements prove that he does not get along well with his colleagues in the senate, and will not be able to make progress as President. Cruz also has a record of deception on the campaign trail. In the Iowa Caucus, which Cruz won, CNN reported that Republican candidate Ben Carson would be going home to Florida for a break in his campaign. Cruz’s campaign then proceeded to spread the word to voters at the caucuses that Carson would be dropping out of the race. Cruz and Carson have a similar evangelical message to voters. So
naturally, when Carson supporters were informed that he would be dropping out of the race, Carson supporters voted for Cruz. This unfair advantage could have given him the four point edge he needed to defeat Trump in Iowa. Cruz admitted that he was unaware that his campaign was spreading this rumor to voters, but still it is concerning that the Cruz campaign would put forth such an effort to denigrate another candidate. It is immoral, and it is the same type of political, deceptive tricks that America needs to eliminate from Washington. Cruz portrays a “win at all costs" attitude with which he wins over voters with pure rhetoric, and denigrates his competitors with dishonest and nasty political maneuvers.
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‘Jogger’ pants should be worn for rest, exercise, not as a common style Ban on joggers reasonable
have gotten past in some cases as students have a very vibrant and ever changing style. As winter becomes summer in Arizona Many chains of clothing stores (because we skip spring here), we are not carry them in many colors, seeing the clothing style of “joggers” as often styles and sizes, hoping to draw on or around campus. attention to them. This is a blessing for the dignity of Brophy This brings up the question of style. Joggers are those sweatpants that were how are joggers classified: casual bred with skinny jeans and elastic. or dressy? Brophy has tried to stop the spread By Chris Agnone ’18 They seem like they would of these “pants” as they are against The Roundup be a casual wear, but some the school dress code, but they still
joggers, like the ones sold by Bergdorf Goodman, are priced at a rocking, stomping $2,170. Now, this is not the case for all of course, as those are quite overpriced. Some trending stores like American Eagle and Foot Locker sell them for significantly less (around $40) making them more easily accessible and affordable. Joggers are a confusing article of clothing, as they do not quite reach the bottom of the leg. Even the ones that do are usually elastic at the bottom so it squeezes the ankle and bunches together. Joggers transfix me. Does the wearer want to wear pants,
shorts or sweatpants? Regardless of intention, joggers find their way into outfits for all occasions. They are not meant for public wear unless you are going on a “jog” and trying to sweat. They seem comfortable so I think that sleeping in them would be acceptable, but besides that you are pushing it. All in all, if you are at the store shopping with your mom and she suggests that joggers would “look cute on you,” remember this column.
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Mass dress aids students, keeps them equal and focused during worship
Mass dress is something we all have to I personally am not a morning go through. person. I can struggle to find clothes It all starts the night before with a call that actually match, and I usually just from Dean Mr. Pat Higgins telling end up putting on the first two things you what you’re allowed to wear. in my closet. Some people dread this call, but to me Mass dress prevents this issue. I know it is a relief. exactly what I am going to wear the Mass dress is helpful in many ways. next day. It keeps everyone uniform, you know Part of Mass dress is everyone what to wear in the morning looking relatively similar, which when you wake up and most of By Andrew Howard ’17 understandably bothers some all it shows respect when we go people, but it shouldn’t. On The Roundup to Mass. Mass days, despite everyone's
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different backgrounds, we all look the same, and that helps us to come together. Understandably some people do not like the fancy dress and the strict rules and restrictions, but it could be worse. We do get the option of what color shirt and what color pants; that’s four different options, just think of the possibilities. If you really care that much about standing out in a crowd, you can always choose your shoes, as long as they are brown or black. Sports teams have a special relationship with Mass dress, as many of the teams must wear it on
game day. Their Mass dress is different in that it is any shirt and any tie, but just by being in Mass dress they separate themselves from the rest of the student body. Without Mass dress we would look sloppy going into church, and no one would want that. Sometimes rules about Mass dress can go overboard; having to keep your sleeves down on a hundred degree day can get a little sweaty. But knowing what you are wearing in the morning and being respectful is more important than a little sweat.
Musings on matters of the day
What are your plans for Spring Break? —Andrew Howard ’17: I am going on the Haiti immersion trip. —Cameron M. Bray ’16: I am going hiking in northern Arizona and southern Utah. Zion National Park here I come! —Graham Armknecht ’18: On the Write Life Retreat: the Write choice for Spring Break.
Should President Obama nominate a new Supreme Court Justice? —Anthony Cardellini ’17: He should eliminate one he doesn’t like. There’s your tiebreaker. —Jack Cahill ’17: Partisan bickering aside, he is obliged to, though I hope he’ll wait until the heated political discussion dies down. —AK Alilonu ’16: I feel he should act as soon as possible and nominate Batman.
How would you describe your stylistic tastes? —Jack McAuslan ’16: I like modern classic stuff if that makes any sense. —Tyler Conrad ’17: I aspire to have the same closet as Mr. Widbin.
Who are you rooting for in “Batman v. Superman”? —Sam Romero ’17: I heard there is going to be an Aquaman cameo so like we all know who is truly going to win. —Chase Manson ’16: Wonder Woman, of course! Her appearance has been needed for years! #feminism —Tyler Conrad ’17: Why are we talking about "Batman v Superman" when "Suicide Squad" is on the horizon?
—Chase Manson ’16: The epitome of pop culture, plus a ton of Converse. —Graham Armknecht ’18: Like that of an impatient monkey at an underground coffee shop; always changing and indie.
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“I have a feeling that either Marco Rubio or John Kasich will win the Republican Primary, and in the end I think it will depend on who they're running against. If they're running against Bernie, I think the Republicans will win, and if they're running against Hillary, I think it's going to be a much closer race.” Brendan Gaynor ’17
“I can't say specifically, but I “I think it depends on how the American Independent population think it will come down to Bernie and Trump. I think it will end up sways, but I'm hoping Bernie being Trump though because more Sanders.” people are opposed to Bernie.” Devin McManimon Jack Arthur ’19 McNally ’17
“I hope Bernie Sanders. I like his ideals, and I believe that he's a great candidate for our country, not only because of his age, but because of his wisdom.” Nathan Martinez ’18
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Sports The Roundup | March 2016
THE COST OF THE GAME Athletes face concussion risk at all levels, sports
Photo Illustration by Isaac Myers ’18 Student athletes risk receiving a concussion in many sports. Football is now using non-contact drills in practice in order to avoid injuries to the head. By Juan Carlos Ramirez ’18
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oncussions are something that many student athletes dread since they are attainable in
any sport. There is no helmet that guarantees total protection of the head, and in recent years, an increase of concussions has occurred as a result of sports becoming more physically intense. “I do think there has been an increase in concussions more recently due to the increase in training, higher forces and higher speeds of these sports,” said Athletic Trainer Mr. Chris White. Students have felt symptoms that vary from simple headaches to a loss of concentration. “You don’t really remember what happens. It’s like a blur,” said Jake Smith ’18 who experienced three concussions as a result of football. The duration of these concussions also varies depending on the person who
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experiences the head trauma. “It’s harder to stay focused on certain things,” said Josh Spanos ’18. “You’re not really normal. Your vision can get blurry.” Concussions have different durations on different people, but the steps for recovery generally apply for all athletes. “We go through a 20-plus symptom checklist,” Mr. White said. “Every concussion is different, and it can manifest itself in many different ways. In only about 10 percent or less of concussions does someone lose consciousness. In fact, in the vast majority I have seen over 30 years there’s never been a loss of consciousness,” Mr. White said. Mr. White said that Brophy follows a document that is the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Position Statement: Management of Sport Concussions. He also added that he meets with Tamara McLeod, who is the director of the athletic training program at AT Still
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At a Glance Athletes face exposure to concussions » Brophy goes through a checklist of more than 20 symptoms when diagnosing a player for a concussion. » “One of the worst things that could happen is if someone is still symptomatic or recovering from an initial concussion and takes another hit to the head,” Mr. White said. » Second impact syndrome is a lethal brain swelling. » Athletes who have had concussions said that they have a loss of focus and blurred vision.
University in Mesa. “She is a coauthor on the position statement and one of the leading researchers on sports concussions,” Mr. White said in an email. Some student athletes said they know the risks of playing sports, especially the ones that involve physical contact, but believe that the game is much more important than any injury that might occur while participating in these activities. Max Noren ’18 said that he felt
“a lot of sharp pains” when he was diagnosed with his first concussion, and was hesitant at first to report the injury because he did not want to lose playing time. According to Mr. White, the true remedy to a concussion is simply rest and attention because the most severe injuries to the head have come from concussions that have not been fully cleared. “One of the worst things that could happen is if someone is still symptomatic
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or recovering from an initial concussion and takes another hit to the head, that’s where some of the more serious damage happens,” Mr. White said. “That can result in what we call second impact syndrome. Second impact syndrome is literally a lethal brain swelling.” Brophy does accommodate a student with a concussion because administrators are aware that these students do face problems during classes that make it difficult for them to focus in class. “I report to the dean, the dean will alert the teachers, and the teachers are supposed to make accommodations … students can leave class and to go to the dean’s office and rest if they need to,” Mr. White said. “They are supposed to get extended time on assignments if need be. They need to shut down, reduce screen time and light stimuli.” Coaches are trained on concussion See CONCUSSIONS, Page 13
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»What’s Your Style?
Team uniforms add morale, carry legacy of team By Andrew Howard ’17
THE ROUNDUP Uniforms play a large role in sports, even at the high school level. About every three years varsity teams get new uniforms, and the former uniforms are handed down to the younger levels of the team, said Athletic Director Mr. Bill Woods. “A varsity coach has a lot of input into the uniform the team will end up with,” Mr. Woods said. “The exceptions are in cases like Under Armour partially sponsoring our football program, that means we are going to be wearing Under Armour, but the coach still has a lot of input.” There are only two teams on campus that are sponsored. Football and lacrosse are sponsored by Under Armour. The team shop also has input on what uniforms teams will pick. “The team shop does a great job of going out and figuring out what looks good, so they have a little input too,” Mr. Woods said. George Rivera ’17, a defensive tackle for varsity football, said he likes the traditional uniforms worn by the football team. “The football team’s uniforms carry a tradition and legacy with them. Some consider them plain, I consider them as classic,” he said. Although the football team’s uniforms are mostly traditional, the team does have black uniforms they wear on senior night. “I think that the black uniforms are a refreshing addition to the uniform combo, we know when we wear black it’s for a reason so we must bring it and play well,” Rivera said. Both Rivera and Mr. Woods agreed that although uniforms don’t directly impact performance on the field, they do play a role. “Many athletes are like that, but I don’t think Brophy athletes are like that,” Mr. Woods said. “I’ve seen it a lot in little kid
“The football team’s uniforms carry a tradition and legacy with them. Some consider them plain, I consider them as classic.” -George Rivera ’17
sports, in the sixth, seventh, eighth grade. If a team comes in looking way better, the other team struggles with that. I think there is less truth in that in high school, but there still is some. Athletes get affected by what the other teams look like.” Rivera said that jerseys can lead to more excitement around the team, and therefore better play. “The jerseys technically aren’t the reason for a team’s performance, although I do believe that if you look good, you feel good, you play good,” he said. “So in that sense I think it does pump us up more.” Rivera also manages varsity basketball, who received new uniforms last year, and said that the new uniforms gave extra incentive to do well. Photo by Bryce Owen ’17 Matthew Kempton ’17 models the black basketball uniform from the 2015-2016 season. Team uniforms can impact player confidence when going into games.
Harlien races off-road trucks, trains for local competition, X Games Junior Harlien started training for short circuit in the X games after beginning with dirt bikes THE ROUNDUP
“I believe that the challenges he faces behind the wheel ar e at a higher degree than the challenges presented by average high school sports.” — Trenton Van Norman ’17
Gavin Harlien ’17 spends his weekends in California training in his custom off-road truck for the X Games short course racing. Harlien said short course is similar to what people think to be regular racing, but it is a term specifically for off-road racing. Harlien said his passion for racing started with riding dirt bikes and has escalated to him at the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series as well as the X Games. “After meeting some of the right people that believed in me they gave me sponsorships in little carts,” Harlien said in a text message interview. Short course racing has become a full-time job and not just a hobby for Harlien. Trenton Van Norman ’17 said he hopes Harlien will keep taking his racing to a whole new level since he has already been given “insane” chances. According to Van Norman, Harlien is a part of Red Bull, Global Rally Car, Super Stadium Trucks and Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series. “I have worked my way up to be a professional in the Prolite class,” Harlien said. “Prolites are 2 Wheel Drive, 500 horsepower, full-size race trucks
built on a standardized chassis.” Harlien said the adrenaline keeps him loving this sport and keeps it interesting. Van Norman described the races as a big party with the noise of the crowd and lights flashing everywhere. “I believe that the challenges he faces behind the wheel are at a higher degree than the challenges presented by average high school sports,” Van Norman said in a text message. Van Norman said Harlien approaches a hairpin turn at speeds greater than 100 miles per hour, and one wrong move can end up in the hospital. “The only downside to my type of racing is how hard the trucks can be on racers’ bodies. I have racked up quite a few injuries over the last few years, including broken bones and punctured lungs,” Harlien said. Harlien’s next race is in Chandler on March 19 and 20 at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park.
By Sam Romero ’17
Photo courtesy of Gavin Harlien ’17 Gavin Harlien ’17 races his custom truck in off-road short course races.
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Varsity lacrosse has players from all grades, stays humble After losing in last year’s semi-finals, the team is eager to find a way to the state championship By Tyler Conrad ’17
THE ROUNDUP The lacrosse team hopes to approach this new season with a sense of modesty and work ethic to follow up last year’s defeat in the semi-finals. “Based on the result earlier in the year, some of us may have gotten a little too confident, so there’s always that unfortunate lesson learned,” said head coach Mr. Zach Widbin of last season’s end. “I think the goal is to remember that [loss] on a daily basis, and to remain humble and use it as fuel,” Mr. Widbin said. Lacrosse was set to face rival Chaparral on Friday, Feb. 26. “Nothing makes us want to win our game against Chap and earn a state ring more than our playoff experiences last year,” said returning varsity player Grant Hushek ’17. Lacrosse is one of Brophy’s club sports on campus, and one of the most successful and popular. The team has
Photo by Hunter Franklin ’19 Two players face off at midfield as Brophy Lacrosse played HUN Tuesday, March 8.
won five state championships in the past nine years, the most recent being in 2013. In addition to the main varsity team,
there is also a Varsity 2 team as well as junior varsity. Tryouts for team placement spanned over a week and a half.
»What’s Your Style?
Player, team styles affect sports in multiple ways, give unique identity By Andrew Howard ’17
THE ROUNDUP Many players, no matter the sport, have their own style of play to differentiate themselves. What type of style a player has depends on the game. Sports like basketball and baseball, although entirely team oriented, at times can be affected by a singular person’s performance. “Each player brings certain things to a team, and one player might be a great shooter while one might be a great defender, and one might be adept at creating offensive opportunities for his teammates,” said head basketball coach Mr. Matt Hooten. “I think the challenge is how do you take all those different styles and find the five that work together the best.” Mr. Hooten said finding the right team chemistry is almost like a puzzle because of all their different styles, and on top of that having to play another style as a whole team. A player Mr. Hooten said had a very distinct playing style is captain Matthew Kempton ’17, who uses his physicality from football and brings it on to the basketball court. “He plays with a physical, rugged, aggressive mindset, which is very similar to what he does on the football field,” Mr. Hooten said. Kempton agreed saying what he has learned
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symptoms and prevention. One of them most common things athletes said was the result of their concussion was a lack of technique in their skilled sport. Noren said he thinks reducing head-to-head contact in practice is important. “Also to teach players how to tackle properly and
from football and its aggressiveness helps him in basketball. “In both sports physicality plays a big role in gaining an edge of the competition,” Kempton said. “Football helped me to grow in strength and allowed me to be stronger on the court. Being physical is also a state of mind and is just an attitude that you have to work at.” Mr. Hooten said that the style of the team can change from game to game depending on who they are playing. “We’ve played several teams where our best chance to win is going to be to push the pace and play up tempo,” Mr. Hooten said. “There have been other games where we’ve said that’s what they want to do so we have to change our style and slow it down a little bit more and be more deliberate.” Mr. Hooten said changes in style can even happen during game, if one player is playing particularly well the team can change the style to cater to that, and if what they planned isn’t working, they must change the style to fix the issue. “Each player has a role on the team and each player contributes to the team,” Kempton said. “Whether it is someone who pushes the team in practice and makes the whole team better, or someone who contributes through their defense and hustle in the game.” not to lead with their head when they hit people,” he said. Smith said that he does believe that his concentration levels have lowered since his three concussions. “All coaches that coach for us are required to go through training in recognizing concussions, what are the symptoms and ways to minimize them,” said
“As a coach, some of the decisions are not fun, there’s a lot of good guys who we sometimes just can’t find room for on the team,” Mr. Widbin said on the
rigorous process. This year, Tommy Moore ’19 is a freshman playing at the varsity level. “It has always been a dream of mine to play a varsity sport at the high school I’ve always dreamed about going to,” Moore said. Regardless of differences in age, the team and coaches insist chemistry is still incredibly strong among the players. “We’ve been pretty fortunate over the years with players bonding, so I don’t think the age difference plays a big part in team interactions,” Mr.Widbin said. Moore agreed, saying he felt part of the team from the beginning of practices. “They have all been accepting and made me feel like part of the team right away,” Moore said. One of the contributing factors to this breakdown is not only the difference in age, but also personality types. “It’s great because we’ve got different types of characters,” said Mr. Widbin. “We have guys like Alex Paul ’16 who are quiet and always hardworking, like workhorses, then you have guys like Tom Dye ’16 who wear jean shorts and cowboy hats to their finals exams.”
Agliano strives to build leaders among his players through opportunities By Henry Erlandson ’16
When he isn’t teaching religion classes, Mr. Chris Agliano is coaching either freshman football, JV basketball or the underclassmen lacrosse program. Now in his fifth year of coaching lacrosse, Mr. Agliano said he has a big responsibility in coaching his players to give them opportunities to develop as leaders. He is head coach of the hybrid lacrosse team that consisted of the JV and second-team varsity squads from last year, alongside coaches Nick Latham ’12 and Luke Strode. “I think the biggest thing is giving guys opportunities to be leaders,” Mr. Agliano said. “I think leadership is a trait that, especially at the younger level for freshmen and sophomores, they have to be given opportunities and they learn a lot about themselves. Their communication, hustle, energy, and effort, and all of that combines and gives them a sense of their self.” Mr. Agliano said that during the lacrosse season he spends roughly 10 to 12 hours on practice a week, plus game prep. The team only practices four to six hours in a week if there is a game. Alexander Jacobs ’19, who played under Mr. Agliano this past year on the freshman football team, said he was very encouraging and supportive of every player. “Everyone bought in to his goals and messages as
a coach and as a mentor,” Jacobs said. A key part of Mr. Agliano’s coaching style is his emphasis on keeping the players focused not on the scoreboard, but on learning to improve not only on the field but in life, something he said he preaches in the classroom as well. “I’m trying to show them that it’s not about winning or losing,” he said. “There’s more to lacrosse and there’s more to sports in general than just some end goal because it’s about becoming a better person.” Building small skills everyday is very important to Mr. Agliano because he said that prompts improvement in young players and allows them an opportunity to showcase their skills to the team. “He put me in a position to succeed on the field because he saw what I was good at and saw what the program needed going forward,” said Thomas Dye ’16. “Off the field he’s always been a mentor and a friend though he still pushes me and only expects more, helping me elevate my performance on and off the field.” Dye had Mr. Agliano as a coach for two years for varsity 2 lacrosse and freshman football. “At Brophy the coaches have all been very connected and supportive, but Coach Agliano leans on me to be a role model and mentor for the younger guys on Brophy 2,” Dye said. “When he asks for my help he also again enforces this idea of reaching my full potential and growing my character.”
football coach Mr. Scooter Molander. Mr. Molander said that there have been measures made to address the problem of concussions. “We train neck [muscle groups] everyday, which are linked to a strong neck … limiting the amount of contact in practice head-to-head through our shadow men tackling dummies we purchased on the off-season,” Mr. Molander said. “And then
through coach Mr. Thurmond Moore and his tackling technique, which removes the head from contact.” Mr. Molander clarified that concussions are part of any sport, but they do take steps to minimize the amount of concussions.“We do our best to limit concussions,” Mr. Molander said. “Concussions are part of any sport. Not exclusive to football.”
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» What’s your style?
Music offers stress relief, increased focus for student athletes By Jack Davis ’19
THE ROUNDUP Music plays a large part in athletes’ routines, from pre-game warm ups to locker room celebrations. For many athletes, it’s a way to release tension before game time or get focused. Basketball player Ian Burke ’18 listens to music for the feeling of preparation and readiness before games. “Music puts me in sort of a meditative zone where I am completely focused,” Burke said. “I feel like listening to music, whether it be with the team in the locker room or through headphones by yourself, is the final step that ends your preparation
for the game. At that point, you know it’s game time.” Army football commit Ryan Velez ’16 echoed the sentiment on feeling prepared. “It honestly just relaxes me and gets me in game mode,” he said. “It releases all tension and stress.” Athletes listen to a variety of music, but rap and hip-hop are the most popular genre. Burke said that his most popular music is rap. “I listen to all sorts of music, but before games mostly just rap and hip hop. I listen to J Cole, Kanye, Drake, etcetera,” he said. Varsity third baseman and ASU baseball commit Chad McClanahan ’16 agreed. “I listen to all kinds of rap music before games
because it gets me hyped up, specifically Kanye West,” he said. Although rap is the favorite genre for most student-athletes, Velez chose country this past season for his pre-game warmup. “I don’t really have a favorite genre, I listen to pretty much anything that has a good tune, so that could range from country to rap to classical,” Velez said. “This past year, however, I mostly listened to a lot of country and that’s usually my pre-game music. “Also, I use the Spotify workout playlist that they have or the chill vibes one,” he said. Music impacts sports in more ways than one. A baseball player’s walk up song is an important part
“I feel like listening to music, whether it be with the team in the locker room or through headphones by yourself, is the final step that ends your preparation for the game.”
— Ian Burke ’18
of his batting routine. “I picked ‘Brown Eyed Girl’ by Van Morrison because the beginning part of it relaxes me before the at bat,” McClanahan said. “I’m too tense before at bats and it just helps me calm down and focus on hitting the ball well,” he said.
Young volleyball team looks to senior veteran leaders By Juan Carlos Ramirez ’18
THE ROUNDUP The volleyball team has a very young roster with only three returning seniors. Varsity head coach Mr. Tony Oldani said he believes that these more experienced players will contribute to the learning curve. “Our varsity team is made up of guys who have played club. So they have got a full-year experience since last fall,” Mr. Oldani said. “So we think our learning curve will be quick. We think we will be a more athletic team than we have been in the past, but it’s definitely going to be a learning year for all of us.” One player who will be heavily relied on is Fred Miller ’16, who is the leader of the team. “Seniors re going rely on Fred Miller in the middle,” Mr. Oldani said. “He’s the leader of the team, and he is the emotional guy on the team.” Miller’s main priority as the leader is to inspire the group and to play as one. “Part of my job as a captain is getting the team to play as one, stop the team from being raw and become more
efficient as players,” Miller said. “When I was a sophomore, I was on varsity. I didn’t play, but I looked to my captains … who really demonstrated leadership and a love for the game.” “My goal is to be for these sophomores what they were to me, and to help strengthen their passion for this sport,” he added. Mr. Andrew Schmidbauer ’88, assistant varsity coach, pointed out that they are expecting a lot from the underclassmen. “To be honest the guys that were on JV and the guys who didn’t play much on varsity last year, we are looking for a lot from them,” Mr. Schmidbauer said. Mr. Oldani said he has high expectations from the rising sophomores Nate Thompson ’18 and Connor Dunn ’18. “We are going to count on a lot of sophomores between Nate Thompson who is going to become the No. 1 outside hitter for us, and then really the guy who runs the whole show will be Connor Dunn ,who will be a sophomore center for us,” Mr. Oldani said. Another player that Mr. Oldani said
Photo by Andrew Brown ’18 The volleyball team practices in the gym March 3. With a younger team, Coach Mr. Tony Oldani expects this to be a learning year for the team, with a more athletic roster than in past years.
will be key is Adam Randolph ’16, who is essential for his passing abilities. Miller said he knows that Boulder Creek will be the team to beat, but aside
from that opponent, he said there will be other competitive teams. “Perry High School, Hamilton will be good again, Desert Ridge and O’Connor
are all really good athletes who I have played with and against in club,” Miller said.
Varsity football players prepare and compete in the Nike Opening regional By Juan Carlos Ramirez ’18
THE ROUNDUP Four football athletes will be attending the Nike Opening regionals in hopes to move on to the National finals. The Nike Opening is a premier showcase where student athletes can demonstrate their skills and compete to be eligible to be picked for the finals. The Nike Opening finals include the best student athletes in the nation who test their skills against each other. Running back Noah Pittenger ’17 and tight end Matthew Kempton ’17 had an impact on varsity last season. According to Maxpreps, Pittenger ended the last season with 12 games played, 1,232 all purpose yards and scored nine touchdowns. Kempton ended with 11 games played, 405 all purpose yards and scored four touchdowns. Robert Brooks ’17 faced an injury that cost him most of his season. “I received a collarbone injury,” Brooks said. “It was a clean break
through the bone and it took a long time to recover. I got injured in the third game of the year and came back in the quarter-finals.” Matt Ryan ’17 was back-up to Harvard bound Cade Knox ’16, which did limit Ryan’s playing time. “Cade was a great quarterback … He really knew the ins and outs of the playbook,” Ryan said. “Putting touch on the ball, Cade was good at that too. He knew his receivers, knew the play book and that is what I am striving for.” Some of these players are preparing by using an outside trainer, gym and nutrition guide. “I go to a private trainer … he played at Ohio University as linebacker,” Pittenger said. “They have helped coach me up and put on a bunch of good weight. They are helping me get faster, stronger, quicker and I’m more functional.” Kempton said that he believes this will be a positive experience, and he will learn a lot from the coaches at this event.
“It is very good for my experience as well as for all my skills, but it is very much for publicity, seeing coaches and other players there.”
— Robert Brooks ’17
“They talked about how you get a lot of one-on-one experience with some great seasoned people who know what they are talking about,” Kempton said. “Just growing from the experience and mainly learning from it is my main goal.” This camp does not require any cost which makes it different from other camps. “It is a big deal because it doesn’t cost anything,” said football coach Mr. Scooter Molander. “On a lot of times on these deal there is that ‘yeah you’ve
been invited, but you still have to pay to go to.’ It’s a neat deal for them, and we hope they get better as a result.” Brooks said he believes that this is only an opportunity for the athletes to get themselves out there. “It is very good for my experience as well as for all my skills, but it is very much for publicity, seeing coaches and other players there,” Brooks said. Many of these athletes’ passion began with different roots. Kempton said he is proud because out of his two older brothers who also attended Brophy, he is the only Kempton to play football all four years. “I didn’t really start playing until later years like sixth, seventh or eighthgrade,” Kempton said. “I got attached to it when I saw my brother playing it … both my older ones did play tight end as well, but they quit after their sophomore year. So I’m the first Kempton to play all four years.” Ryan said his passion began when he saw the movie “Rudy.” “I started playing when I was about five
years old in New York, but my passion really grew after I watched the movie ‘Rudy’,” Ryan said. “‘Rudy’ is a prime example of leadership and unity.” Pittenger said he has played a variety of sports. “I started playing it in third grade,” Pittenger said. “I was just really talented from the beginning. Because of that I just acquired a taste for it that I never got rid of … I played soccer, basketball, baseball and now I do track without the other sports … I might have been good at those other sports, but I didn’t have the same passion I had for football.” Even though Brooks’s father played in the NFL, he didn’t let that influence his decision of playing football. “He just told me to ‘do what you’re heart desires.” Brooks said. “‘Whatever you have gift in. Just make sure that you develop that gift, that talent, and do the best you can.’ Clearly my gift is athletics. I’m going to let my talent shine through football and track. And hopefully get a scholarship to college on both of them.”
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McNeil looks to San Fran game, hopes to play in college By Luis Torres ’16
THE ROUNDUP What is your name and year? Patrick McNeil and I’m a junior. How long have you been playing lacrosse? I’ve been playing since the 6th grade, so six years. Favorite memory of playing lacrosse? I’d have to say it was in the 7th grade winning the middle school championship. It was fun. What position do you play? Have you always played there? I grew up playing the attack position but now I play at midfield. Growing up playing attack definitely helped my skills as an offensive player, which transitioned into becoming a midfield player. To this day I feel comfortable playing either position. Who has been your biggest supporter in your lacrosse career? Of course my biggest supporter has been my father who has been at every game since I was a kid. He has given me every opportunity to become the best player I can and pushed me to be better. My coach from middle school, Matt Rakowski, also pushed me hard and taught me basically everything I know about the game. What is your goal for this season? Leave everything on the field this season. My goal and my team’s goal I know is to go into every practice and every game working the hardest we can so at the end of the season we will be extremely pleased with the outcome. Which game are you looking forward to the most this season? Why?
I’m looking forward to St. Ignatius High School from San Francisco. [We] have to take it a week at a time and focus on the next game and what we can do to become better and win that next game. But I am excited to play the good competition from out of state. If you could play any other sport, which would it be? Soccer, for sure. Why? It’s the coolest recognition. It gets you in shape. It’s just a fun sport to play. Favorite hobby? Playing music. I like playing the drums and the guitar. If you could have any superpower, what would it be? Teleportation. Avoiding travel would be nice. Any superstitions? I never clip my fingernails the night before a game. Never ever. Do you plan on playing in college? Yes. Where? Possibly for BYU (Brigham Young University). What is your favorite song right now? I have a new favorite song everyday. I consider my music taste indie so my favorite song right now would be “Still Sound” by Toro y Moi, but as a pre-game pump up I would say “Facts” by Kanye West. What is your favorite class? A favorite class of mine right now is Advanced Photo with Mr. Mulloy. I enjoy taking pictures and expressing what I appreciate through photography. Something I would like to continue. What is your favorite movie right now? I loved the new Star Wars. Saw it four times in theatres. Especially love Daisy Ridley.
Photo by Isaac Myers ’18 Patrick McNeil ’17 has played lacrosse since middle school and looks forward to competing out of state this season.
Experience and pitching both crucial for varsity baseball By Alex Kirshner ’18
THE ROUNDUP As Brophy baseball prepares for the new season, the team looks to it’s many experienced players to serve as leaders. The team is composed of 11 seniors, five juniors, and three sophomores, which head coach Mr. Tom Succow said he thinks is a good thing. “We have a lot of experience,” Mr. Succow said when asked about the wealth of returning seniors. “All of those players received a good amount of playing time. Hunter Parks ’16, Chad McClanahan ’16 and Mitchell Anderson ’16 are all seniors, and all three received some playing time on varsity as sophomores.” McClanahan, who is committed to Arizona State and is rated the No. 1 player in the state, according to Perfect Game, says that the teamwork and chemistry on the team is what makes it the best varsity team he’s been a part of. “I definitely think that, as a group, this is the best team… just because of our
teamwork, and we’re all close and gel well as a team,” McClanahan said. While a lot has been made of the experience of the seniors, Mr. Succow also said he believes that the juniors and sophomores on the team will be able to contribute immediately. “I think all of them will have the opportunity when called upon,” Mr. Succow said. “I really like Max Fees ’17, who’s a catcher. I really like his hustle and his leadership. Jacob Vice ’17, who’s another junior, is going to help us a lot on the mound, as well as Wyatt Maus ’17 and Frankie Almond ’17. Brett Taylor ’17 is one of two left-handed pitchers we have, so that’s critical for us.” There are three sophomores on the team, Tommy Trudeau ’18, Nick Tiedemann ’18 and Lucas Grennan ’18. “I think that Lucas Grennan is going to have to step up this year, because he’s our third infielder,” McClanahan said. Mr. Succow also said he is confident in his pitching staff.
Out of Left Field Max Fees ’17
Football/Baseball Grant Hushek ’17
Lacrosse Danny Murego ‘16
Track/Football
Brandon Theodorou ‘17
Soccer
Photo by Hunter Franklin ’19 Hunter Parks ‘16 pitches during a Brophy baseball game Friday, Feb. 26.
“I think our pitching has good depth, we’ve got 12 guys that can pitch… and they seem to be up to the challenge,” Mr. Succow said. McClanahan echoed his coach’s statement.
“We have great pitching this year,” he said. “Jeff Rula ’16 is our No. 1 guy, and Danny Fischetti ’16, who’s committed to Regis. He’s a lefty, and he’s a really good pitcher” Mr. Succow won his 700th game as
head coach in their opener, which was a 4-2 victory over Chandler in the Adam Donnenfield tournament.
By Anthony Cardellini ’17
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Soundcloud or Spotify?
Favorite cereal?
Ideal vacation spot?
Favorite album?
Yes, Rightwise is on both
Wheaties
Stevens Point, Wis.
“Achtung, Baby”
Spotify
Lucky Charms
Park City, Utah
“Watch the Throne”
Spotify
Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Beaches of Greece
“At Long Last”
Spotify
Lucky Charms
Any beach
“Blurryface”
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ON THE RECORD Photo by Andrew Brown ’18
Mr. Steve Smith ’96 compares records, Wednesday, Feb. 24, at the Vinyl Club meeting. The Vinyl Club embodies students and faculty who share a passion for vinyl records.
Vinyl Club listens to records, builds community By Jose Cardenas ’16
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he Vinyl Club is a music appreciation club that convenes every Wednesday at lunch to converse, listen to music and discover new songs. The club’s co-presidents are Jake Lee ’16, Jack Rose ’16 and Brady Wheeler ’16. The club is co-moderated by Mr. Steve Smith ’96 and Mr. Dominic Scheuring ’11. The co-presidents say that the club is focused on the atmosphere, relaxation and building friendships more than anything else. “It’s basically a bunch of people who come together every Wednesday at
lunch to talk about whatever they want, which is usually music, and we listen to music,” Lee said. The music they listen to reaches across all genres from rap to hip-hop to what Rose called “seventies dad rock.” The co-presidents say that due to the rise in popularity of collecting vinyl records, every album has been turned into a vinyl. “Every album is being released on vinyl because there has been a surge in buying vinyl and physical media,” Lee said. “I think it is just nice to hold it in your hands because it is just a big thing to have. It usually comes with a download and a poster, which is really cool.” Members said that the physicality of records leads them into looking at music differently.
It’s basically a bunch of people who come together every Wednesday at lunch to talk about whatever they want, which is usually music, and we listen to music.
-Jake Lee ’16
“I think [vinyl] allows the listener to engage with the music more because you listen to one side then flip it to the other and move the needle to get to a specific song,” said Paul Cassidy ’19. Collectors in the club say they enjoy the hobby that comes with buying vinyl. “I enjoy collecting it because when all
music is going digital and everything is on iTunes, I still feel that there is a human desire to collect things,” Mr. Smith said. “It seems to me the best way to support music and bands.” When it comes to getting new members into the club, Lee said that they rely on word of mouth more than anything else. “We just meet people who think might be interested,” Lee said. “We don’t really advertise our club very much.” Various members said they joined the club because they have a very close relationship with vinyl. “I got a record player for Christmas in 2014 and I started listening to my grandma’s records and I just really got into listening to vinyl and new bands,” Cassidy said.
Other members say they truly love the physical form of vinyl. “I love how it is a physical appreciation for music,” Rose said. “At least to me it’s an important part of it because when you listen to the record you can start at the beginning and flip it.You get a different perspective listening to all the albums through and you get more involved and it gives it a sentimental value.” The co-presidents said that students are taking those messages and values to heart and they have changed the way they view music. “[You should] think about music as a way to connect with people and keep an open mind about music,” Rose said.
»What’s Your Style?
Students, faculty utilize multiple music streaming options By Sam Romero ’17
THE ROUNDUP In this day and age, music has never been so accessible to the world, and people get their music from a variety of music streaming services, many for free. From iTunes, Spotify and Pandora, to TIDAL, everyone has their favorites. Brendan Burg ’17 said that he uses iTunes the most rather than streaming services. “I like it because it has most of the big name artists
and I think Apple is super trustworthy,” Burg said. iTunes is one of the first music services and revolutionized how people listen to and buy music. “I’ve been using it since my iPod shuffle in 5th grade,” Burg said. Not all agree with Burg that iTunes is the best way to listen to music and some prefer Spotify. “It is a much more cost efficient music device compared to iTunes,” said Ryan Desanto ’17. Desanto said he has been using Spotify to listen to music for over a year. “The best feature of Spotify is that you can track the music that your friends listen to and find music
that you otherwise would not have discovered,” Desanto said. Burg said he keeps listening to iTunes because you can keep adding songs. “You have a massive collection of new stuff, but also some throwback jams when you’re in the mood,” Burg said. Mr. Austin Pidgeon ’08 said he prefers to not use music services but collects vinyls instead. “Vinyl has put me in touch with a lot of older artists and albums I would not otherwise have experimented with,” Mr. Pidgeon said. Although Mr. Pidgeon uses records, he said he
also has Spotify to discover new artists he might like. A new music service called TIDAL is giving more money to the actual artist instead of keeping it all for the service. “Our artist-owners developed our model so that TIDAL pays the highest ratio of royalties vs. revenues to music creators of any streaming service,” according to the TIDAL website. According to TIDAL, the problem with these music services is that most of the artists do not get the royalties they deserve.
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‘The Addams Family’ strives to be uniquely humorous By Tyler Conrad ’17
THE ROUNDUP Brophy’s Spring Musical “The Addams Family” is a whimsical and goofy yet ultimately relatable re-imagining of classic characters who can sing and dance this time around. Daniel Weinberger ’17, who served as a student director for Brophy’s two previous productions, stars in this interpretation of the classic TV show and movies as an outsider to the family who falls in love with the youngest Addams daughter. “Lucas Beinke, my character, is madly in love with Wednesday Addams, and has proposed to her. The only obstacle they have to face is their families meeting,” Weinberger said of the story’s basic plot. Weinberger’s character is specific to the musical, but some of the other actors portray figures more recognizable to audiences. Xavier student Payton Bioletto ’17 portrays the iconic and eccentric Morticia Addams, the role taken by Anjelica Huston in the motion pictures from the 90s. “I think the characters remain the same kooky characters they always are – in TV, movie and stage, but the musical is an original story featuring all of those characters,” said director Ms. Maureen Dias. Despite themes of the undead and forbidden marriage, the musical is described as being very funny and
engaging in its plot. “It is a comedy but with a twist,” said Bioletto of the production. “It’s filled with humor, drama and both captivating and challenging music.” Moving past its humorous and dramatic aspects, the play also has values that the audience can relate to. “The production is unique because it’s very relatable,” Weinberger said. “Introducing an outsider, the person you love, is an incredibly difficult task and the show takes it to a whole new height, which is awesome.” Ms. Dias added to this aspect of relatability taken out of such an extreme scenario. “We all have families, we have the little brother who bugs us but really only wants our attention, we have the crazy uncle,” Ms. Dias said. “We all believe our moms will embarrass us, and we always worry what our new friends will think of our families. It’s a little about trying to fit in and a little about keeping our individuality.” The actors say that what really allows this production to stand out is the direction provided by Ms. Dias, here for her fourth production at Brophy. “Her artistic ability and interpretation of the script is very unique,” Bioletto said of working with Ms. Dias. Weinberger, on the other hand, has had more of a partner-like relationship with Ms. Dias in the past, and now gets to fully experience her vision by working under her direction. “She takes what seems to be
Photo by Cory Wyman ’16 “The Addams Family” is this spring’s musical, is set to perform March 17, 18 and 19.
unsurpassable, and surpasses it,” Weinberger said. “She adds her own unique touch to everything, even as simple as the blocking.” Ms. Dias focused the attention on the actors, and the uniqueness they will add to the play. “Every actor who plays any role brings
their own interpretation to that role,” Ms. Dias said in an email. “That’s how it should be! So our Gomez and Morticia will be different from any other productions and that’s true of the entire cast.” In addition, the production has a larger ensemble than usual, with about
38 students in a script that calls for about 15. One way the ensemble was expanded was including ancestral roles of the infamous family. “The Addams Family” ran March 17, 18, and 19 in the Blackbox Theater. Tickets were sold online for the first time ever for this show.
»What’s Your Style?
Faculty, students boast diverse opinions on favorite food By Anthony Totri ’16
THE ROUNDUP Something everyone likes is food. Though our love for food is shared, it does not necessarily mean we share the same desire to eat certain foods. For instance, Counselor Mr. Gil Martinez has a fondness for Mexican food, but specifically New Mexican food. “I like the New Mexican food with the red and green chiles, the flavor of the enchiladas and tacos, it has a little more tang than typical Mexican food,” Mr. Martinez said. He said it’s the hot and spicy taste that he enjoys most, which is completely different from varsity football player Andy Hynes ’16’s love for Indian
food. “I like the spices, and [Indian food] is just different,” Hynes said. Hynes and Mr. Martinez have favorite meals, but they also have foods they would prefer not to eat. Mr. Martinez disapproves of German food. “It just tastes very bland to me. I might as well be eating shredded paper,” Mr. Martinez said. Meanwhile, Hynes isn’t too fond of sushi. “I used to like it, but I got food poisoning one time and ever since then I’ve hated it,” he said. One faculty member who doesn’t have a least favorite food is Mr. Chris Ramsey. “I have literally never said that I do not like a certain food. I guess I have to try more international cuisines to get something I don’t like,” Mr. Ramsey
said. In fact, he does not really have a favorite ethnic food either. “I eat meats usually. I like the way they season it and prepare it,” he said. Mr. Ramsey may not have a favorite food, but he definitely has a favorite memory about eating. “I remember Saturday mornings mom used to make pancakes, from coconut, chocolate, nut peanut butter, strawberry, all sorts of combinations. Those were awesome Saturday memories,” he said. Similar to Mr. Ramsey, Mr. Martinez’s love for New Mexican food comes from the experiences he had with his family at a younger age. “Around the holidays when I was growing up the family would get together, maybe 50 or 60 of us, all of our moms and aunts would be in the kitchen
preparing food all day, and it would be a feast,” he said. “It just reminds me of family and good times back in the day,” Mr. Martinez said. A recent survey of 1,000 people conducted by the National Restaurant Association found Italian food to be the most popular of all. “Sixty-one percent of the 1,000 people surveyed by the NRA said they eat Italian food at least once a month, and 26 percent said they eat it a few times a year,” according to Nation’s Restaurant News. In an informal survey of 30 students and faculty regarding their favorite type of food the numbers diverted from the NRA survey. Thirty percent said they preferred Mexican food, with Italian food and other types of food that weren’t original choices both taking 20 percent.
Online television streaming becoming increasingly popular By Henry Nallen ’18
THE ROUNDUP Video may have killed the radio star, but the Internet is now taking jabs at the traditional cable box. Television is just one example of something that has adapted and changed rapidly with technological advances. Up until the past decade or so, television was primarily based on cable or network broadcasts. However, according to a Dec. 23, 2014 Investopedia article,
the amount of cable television being watched is decreasing, as the amount of online television streaming is increasing. The reason for this is accessibility and control. Viewers no longer have to wait for their favorite show to air each week because they can watch a whole season at once on TV streaming websites such as Netflix and Hulu. According to an Aug. 13, 2015 Cordcutting article, Netflix has reported a grand total of 65.6 million subscribers. While Hulu is far behind
them at only 9 million subscribers, it is still an impressive leap for them from 6 million in 2014. People of all ages, including students and teachers, take advantage of these sites and their endless selection of movies and TV shows. “We don’t have any TV service, so everything we watch is streaming.” said Mr. Quentin Orem when asked about his television preferences. “We have a TV, but it is hooked up to the Internet.” “I tend to use the sites Putlocker and Netflix. Between those two, you can
basically get everything.” Sophomore Chaz Stackpole ’18 said he tends to watch live TV, while reaping the benefits of online TV as well. “I mostly watch things on actual TV.” Stackpole said. “If I am watching a series I’ll watch it on a computer, but if I am just watching TV for fun, I will watch it on a TV.” TV is a primary source of entertainment for some people, so price is an important factor in choosing between online TV and cable. Online TV streaming websites can cost
about the same price per year as cable, however these sites charge fees that include access to the whole site, while most cable companies charge extra for added specialty channels. Another factor that is taken into consideration is instant streaming versus controlled programming. “It’s hard because with TV, you have to wait every week, whereas streaming you can watch on demand whenever you want,” Mr. Orem said. “I think that really resonates with American culture.”
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Urban Art Club draws up creativity, enthusiasm By Chris Agnone ’18
The ROUNDUP For Valentin Hernandez ’16, this school year has been a time of innovation and new beginnings. With the help of moderator Mr. Cooper Davis ’10, he began a new club to fuel his passion for art. Hernandez has a taste for what he calls “urban art.” This has driven him to start the Urban Art Club, which looks at and enjoys all kinds of styles and forms. “My love of art started when I was very young and as I have been more and more exposed, at Brophy and in my art career, I have expanded my interests and I always have an open mind to new styles and pieces,” Hernandez said. This includes street art, such as graffiti, and lots of other genres and media that can be seen at the First Friday event in downtown. He also considers music art and incorporates this in his club. “Art is not really pushed at Brophy and Xavier,” Hernandez said when asked about his motivation to start the club. “It has to stay in the classroom, and I did not want that, I wanted something more outside and open. That is why it is called Urban Art Club.” When clubs are started at Brophy, the ability of the club to stay afloat after the president leaves is questioned. This is a
Photo by Henry Nallen ’18 Val Hernandez ’16 started the Urban Art Club out of his passion for street art, such as graffiti. At right is some of Hernandez’ artwork.
big factor in whether the club is allowed to be formed. “I would like to keep the club going because we have discussed service projects and art projects for school, but we were never able to complete them,” Elijah Lee ’17 said. “If we could get the club to do these projects as well as incorporate Xavier into them we would surpass all goals set in September.” Lee is enthusiastic about the future of this club and the many directions it could go. “There are a couple leaders who really want to keep the club going,”
If we could get the club to do these projects as well as incorporate Xavier into them, we would surpass all goals set in September. -Elijah Lee ’17
Hernandez said. “Lee is one student who is quite passionate about the club and a leader for the future.”
One thing that Hernandez and Lee want to work on is to incorporate Xavier in the club.
The Urban Art Club meets in Mr. Davis’ room at lunch every other Monday.
Fine Brothers attempt to monopolize reaction videos Commentary by Joseph Valencia ’17
THE ROUNDUP In a time where copyright issues on YouTube couldn’t be worse, Benny and Rafi Fine, better known as the Fine Brothers, made a move to copyright the word “react.” Let’s start with the copyright issues, which started small but soon grew and reached a head in 2013. When aYouTuber makes a video, it’s automatically monetized by YouTube, and the amount of views it receives determines how much revenue will be made. Most large YouTubers became well known through videos where they play video games in front of a webcam. Sometimes the companies that make the game will see a YouTuber showcasing their game to be unfair, and they will file a copyright claim against the YouTuber. While the claim is being processed, the video isn’t monetized, and the content creator ceases to make a profit on the video. Copyright claims became rampant in 2013, leaving the YouTube community hating the process. The Fine Brothers have one of the largest channels on YouTube, with over 13 million subscribers. Their claim to fame came through their unique and stylized reaction videos. Reaction videos consist of people watching another video while being filmed. The viewers’ reactions are filmed and played alongside the video they were watching. The Fine Brothers capitalized on react videos, and used them to gain Internet stardom, and they hoped to expand their channel using smaller subsidiary channels. Their plan was to create a monopoly of sorts on react videos through a system they were calling
The Fine Brothers need to realize that they are far from the first people to capitalize on reaction videos.
“React World,” which they announced in a video that was taken down. Under “React World,” the Fine Brothers would give other YouTube channels the right to use their “react” video format. However, joining “React World” would entitle the Fine Brothers to 40 percent of the profits made by videos using their format. Monopolistic issues aside for now, the Fine Brothers were never the pioneers of reaction videos that they think themselves to be. What hubris for them to come out and say that they own an entire genre of videos. They even went so far as criticizing Ellen Degeneres on social media for using their style of react videos without their permission. This began when a segment of Ellen’s show had her sit down with children and have them watch different types of videos. The Fine Brothers need to realize that they are far from the first people to capitalize on reaction videos. One of the first television shows to highlight reactions was Alex Linkletter’s “House Party,” which ran on CBS from 1945 to 1967. It was later made into Bill Cosby’s “Kids Say the Darndest Things,” which ran on CBS from 1998 to 2000, according to IMDB.
Photo Courtesy of Tribune News Service Rafi Fine, left, and Benny Fine, right, who comprise The Fine Bros., a mega-popular YouTube channel with more than nine million subscribers, pose for a portrait July 17, 2014 in their studio in Burbank, Calif. Their success has enabled them to start their own production company, Fine Brothers Entertainment.
The shows featured Cosby and Linkletter asking young children various questions and watching their reactions. YouTube didn’t even exist in 1945 or 1998, so in a world dominated by copyrights, CBS could sue the Fine Brothers for mimicking their style. As of now, the Fine Brothers have scrapped their “React World” idea, after they were met with overwhelming backlash from all corners of the YouTube community. They lost hundreds of thousands of subscribers from the entire debacle. The backlash was so severe that a Twitter
movement formed called “unsub the fine bros.” Some YouTubers even made live streams showing the Fine Brothers losing subscribers in real time. One video made by a professional copyright attorney showed how difficult it would be for smaller channels to succeed under the “React World” program. He also explained how copyrighting an entire genre on YouTube was abusive and monopolistic. As the Fine Brothers begin their gradual recovery, they serve to set a precedent in the YouTube community against abusive copywriting.
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Mendoza remembers time before social media Teacher’s Pet: Mr. Jose Mendoza ’88 By Chase Manson ’16
THE ROUNDUP Mr. O’Neill’s question from last month: “In the history of recorded time what is your favorite era?” Definitely the time before social media, I think what you see now is different human interaction. People don’t really know how to talk to people. Growing up there was always that one on one relationship. I think that’s one of negative things of having virtual friends. So what languages do you speak? I am fluent in Spanish and English. I can
understand Portuguese and comprehend some Italian. All the Romance languages are all beautiful and interconnected. If you could speak another language what would it be? I would love to speak and understand Mandarin Chinese. It’s an important language to learn since China has such an influence on everything, especially the United States. What are some of your hobbies? I enjoy coaching and even coaching full time. I would also say family. Family is really my life. I spend time with my children and my extended family. Family is the center of my existence. We do several things such as family vacations and various get-togethers. Family has always been the center since my childhood. Where do you go on family vacations?
Mexico most of the time. We vacation a lot in California, Florida and couple other states. We really love San Diego to escape the heat. We often travel within the state and we go to northern Arizona a lot. So you recently went on the Guatemala immersion trip, how was that? Wonderful. I had wanted to go for years but it was hard to leave my young kids and a family. I always wanted to go especially since Mr. Andy Schmidbauer ’88 leads it. Did you learn anything? Yes, of course. It was eye opening for sure. It made me feel very grateful for all that I have. Spending time with the orphans made me think of my own kids and I was able to really bring back some good stuff for them. Show them that they are fortunate and blessed to have all that they do.
You mention your kids a lot, what do you do with them? I love coaching them. They are involved in band, choir and ballet folklorico, a Mexican style of dance. I love to go to all of those things and really support them. I love to support them in all that they do. I also like to do a lot of outdoors things. I really try to limit electronics. What is your favorite food? A Green chile and bean mixed burrito from Rito’s, double wrapped with a Mexican Coke. There has to be Mexican Coke, though. Would you like to propose a question for the next edition of Teacher’s Pet? With the recent historic Powerball news what would you do if you won the Powerball? I think this question is telling of character.
‘The Life of Pablo’ demonstrates Kanye’s lyrical, producing genius ‘The Life of Pablo’ by Kanye West 8 out 10 By Anthony Totri ’16
THE ROUNDUP Ever since the late night release of “The Life of Pablo,” the musical world has been talking nonstop about the album. Some are calling it the greatest rap album of all time. The discussion of the new Kanye album started long before it was released Saturday, Feb. 13. Previous conversation focused on the album title, previously “Waves” and “Swish” before Kanye chose “The Life of Pablo.” Many aren’t sure why West chose that name, but the actual reason goes deeper than most think, and that’s what makes it great. Had West pursued his original dream of “fine art,” he would have wanted to become “Picasso or greater,” according to Bustle. One of the early released songs, “No More Parties In L.A.,” mentions the Pablo that is in the album title. “I feel like Pablo when I’m workin’ on my shoes, I feel like Pablo when I see me on the news, I feel like Pablo when I’m workin’ on my house,” West raps. The interpretation is that he is rapping about his life; his music is his art. It isn’t shocking that he compares himself to Picasso considering he also recently compared himself to Stephen Curry and Michael Jordan. West is the Pablo referenced in the album title. There are a few components other than the name that make this album an amazing one, the first of the pieces being the beats. Not only does each song have an amazing beat that you can’t help get pumped up to, but the album has a variety of beats. Songs like “Fade” and “Facts” have a more up tempo beat, while there are songs like “FML” and “Wolves” that have a slower and somewhat dark beat to them. Most albums have a certain feel to them, but as I listened to each song multiple times I wasn’t able to compare
Photo Courtesy of Tribune News Service Kanye West performs at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2015.
the energy of “The Life of Pablo” to any other album. Personally, I liked that the album changed vibes so often, it kept me on my toes. The second component that makes this album solid are the lyrical masterpieces. Each song has truth behind the words and that’s what gives them so much power. One of the more popular songs on the album, “Ultralight Beam,” is more than just a song with a good lyrical flow. “Ultralight Beam” is about Kanye’s faith in God. Whenever he’s down or feels he can’t fight anymore, he searches for the light and knows he is in God’s hands, everything will be alright, according to Rap Genius. “Deliver us serenity, Deliver us peace, Deliver us loving, We knew we need it, You know we need it,” he raps. These lyrics bear resemblance to the Prayer of St. Francis, which originated
in Paris. Faith is very important to West, and he wrote these lyrics with more than a desire for another Grammy. He wrote the lyrics with his soul to express his true self. The final piece of this album that makes it a success is how well the features were orchestrated. Some of the amazing features include Chance the Rapper, The Weeknd, TheDream and others, but West’s magic was shown by Frank Ocean being featured on “Wolves” and Kid Cudi being featured on “Father Stretch My Hands, Pt.1.” Not only did Kanye manage to find Frank Ocean, who took an unexpected hiatus, but he was able to get Ocean to sing some quality verses that showed that he still has it. West also was able to revive Kid Cudi after his awful most recent album. Cudi sounded like the old Cudi who was able
Faith is very important to West, and he wrote these lyrics with more than a desire for another Grammy. He wrote the lyrics with his soul to express his true self.
to gain so much success early on in his career. This album could be dissected for pages but the few examples showcase Kanye getting back on track after his sixth album “Yeezus” wasn’t Kanye quality. What keeps this album from being a 10 out of 10 is the fact that it simply doesn’t compete with recent greats such as “To Pimp a Butterfly” and “2014 Forest Hills Drive.” No artist has been able to keep up
with what Kendrick Lamar did with his recent album, and J. Cole is the only rap artist to have an album go platinum without a single feature. Not only can’t “The Life of Pablo” keep up with modern greats, but Kanye missed the mark on a few songs in this album. To name a few, “Freestyle 4” and “Silver Surfer Intermission.” “Freestyle 4” lacks an appeal factor, it is just a boring and frankly weird song. “Silver Surfer Intermission” is a 56 second clip that has meaning, but without any background knowledge of it the listener is left just listening to a strange conversation between Kanye and Max B. This album is an 8 out of 10, but it’s not Kanye’s best work, and if it’s not his best then there is no reason it should be considered as one of the best ever.
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Xavier Molly Luther ’17
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By Andrew Howard ’17
THE ROUNDUP What’s your name and year? My name is Molly Luther and I’m a junior. What are some things you do at Xavier? I’m an editor of the “Xavierian,” our school yearbook, activities officer for National History Club and the leader for our annual Girls Have IT Camp coming up this summer, among other things. Wow that’s a lot of stuff, what got you interested in yearbook? My sister was an editor during her junior and senior year at Xavier, so I really looked up to her. I definitely wanted to follow in her footsteps. I love both writing and photography and find that my attention to detail works well with the yearbook staff. That’s awesome, seems like yearbook runs in your blood. Since you like history, writing and photography, are you interested in doing any of those things in the future? I don’t know if I’d actually make a career out of writing or photography alone, but I’d love to incorporate it somehow. I want to work for Tumblr or BuzzFeed in the future, doing something
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“Marvel’s Avengers Academy” App Live out the geeky fan fiction of your dreams as you play as Earth’s Mightiest High School Students in “Avengers Academy.” This game is exactly what you think it is, Marvel heroes like Iron Man,
professional but also creative, too. What do you like to do in your free time? See movies. I am obsessed with going to new releases and finding new things to watch on Netflix. I’m full of recommendations. I also love exploring new places, finding really good coffee shops and traveling with my friends. Oh, and music. I don’t know what I’d do without Spotify. So what’s your favorite movie? That’s so hard. I honestly can’t pick one, but here are some of my top picks: “Whiplash,” “Midnight in Paris,” “The Imitation Game” and “Good Will Hunting.” Since you like movies so much, who’s one actor or actress you’d like to meet? Bradley Cooper. No doubt. Why Bradley Cooper? He’s one of my favorites too! He is super talented (if you haven’t seen “American Sniper,” I’d highly recommend it), he has taken on a lot of great roles, and has the bluest eyes of anyone in Hollywood. Anything else you’d like to say? Pugs are my favorite animal. I don’t think we covered that in this interview. Or the fact that burgers and fries from Delux are the bomb. That’s all. Agreed on all of those things.
Captain America, Black Widow and Loki reimagined as high school students. The game runs on time-based missions and games that can be sped up by ingame currency bought with real money. It is a great game if you are looking to fill out space on your iPad.
youtube.com/user/thisexists Strange things exist out there in this world of ours and nowhere is that more apparent than the video series “This Exists.” The show’s host, Sam Sutherland, digs deep into the history of pop culture to find the weirdest and most obscure pieces of entertainment, technology, movies, music and more. How did many musicians and artists homage and celebrate the release of “The Hobbit” movies? This video series can answer all of your questions and maybe teach you a thing or two. “This Exists” will introduce you to every subculture and genre you never knew existed.
Words from the Wise ... “Whatever. I can conjugate better than you!” -Ms. Hollie Haycock after a student easily fixes her computer
“My magnificent beast, Frank the Cat, spilled water on the Period 3 exams.” -Mr. Zach Widbin
“Riley, that’s your left hand.” -Gabe Morrison ’17 teaching Riley Morrison ’16 the Right Hand Rule in Physics
“Grades don’t matter. I’m already in college.” -Riley Morrison ’16
“The Morrison brothers are hereby banned from Words from the Wise.” -Jack McAuslan ’16 while writing Words from the Wise
“That’s so sketch it belongs in art class.” -Tristan Brown ’16
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