2014 October Jesuit Crusader

Volume LXII, Issue I

October, 2014

Jesuit High School • Portland, Oregon

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Sleep loss ramifications loom large

Courtesy of Sydney Monfries ’15

Senior McKenna Hughes rests her head in the librar y during school to get a quick nap while facing the vicious cycle of chronic sleep deprivation.

Emily Preble, ’16

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eavy-eyes, grogginess, lack of energy—on the surface, the side effects of sleep deprivation seem temp o r a r y and remediable. Recent science, however, offers that a chronic lack of sleep can reap long-term c o n s e quences on both mental and physical health.

With the pressures that exist in today’s school system, what does this mean for sleepy students?

According to “Nurture Shock” coauthors Po Bronson and Ashley Mer r y man, slee p loss inhibits the brain’s ability to extract glucose from the bloodstream.

T his cuts off a main source of energ y that leads to the prefrontal co r tex. Located just behind the fore head, the prefrontal cor tex

enables the brain to predict outcomes, orchestrate thoughts to fulfill a goal, and perceive consequences of actions.

If a student is battling a lack of sleep, his or her tired prefrontal cor tex allows the body to succumb to impulses, dropping studying and other abstract g oals to the bottom of the priority list.

“When I’m super tired, it becomes twice as hard to focus,” senior Claire Lucas said. “I find myself procrastinating and digging myself a deeper hole when it comes to how much [sleep] I get the next night.”

Lucas’ case is not uncommon. Most students with a pattern of severe sleep deprivation have found themselves underachieving in the classroom. Though there are

many elements that contribute to a loss of sleep, a common constituent is the a m o u n t of dail y homework students receive.

“With the AP and honors classes I take, I end up getting less sleep than a lot of my friends,” junior Dylan Johnson said. “Homework takes away from my sleep and actually affects how I function in school.”

The challenge of juggling homework and sleep is not a new one.

The difference this year, however, originates from the addition of iPads.

For a Jesuit student a year ago, (aside from the occasion-

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al essay or research paper) homework was done mainly on paper. Now, the common textbook has been replaced with the brightly light screen of an iPad Air.

The paper-to-screen swap can have devastating repercussions on the sleeping patter n of Jesuit students.

T h e wo r k o f M a r i ana Figueiro of the Lighti n g Re s e a r c h C e n t e r a t Re n s s e l a e r Po l y t e c h n i c I n stitute proved that a m e r e t wo h o u r s o f i Pa d u s e a t maximum brightness was enough to suppress peop l e ’s n o r m a l n i g h t t i m e release of melatonin, a key horm o n e i n t h e b o d y ’s clock, or circadian system.

While two hours of screen time may have been avoidable before, now every

textbook and homework assignment on the iPad makes exposure to the light emission is inescapable.

“Up until this year, the advice that I gave my students and their parents on back- to-school night was ‘do your homework that’s computer-based first, and then move to your book homework.’,” English teacher Ms. Mathes said. “Now, I can’t really do that.

Before implementing the 1-1 program, Administrators were aware of the affect iPad screens have on student sleeping patterns.

“One reason the English Deptartment chose to stay with paperbacks (and Theology with paper Bibles) is to combat the issue of [light e m i s s i o n ] ,” s a i d Principal Hogan.

Shortcomings found in the early stages of iPad use call staff and administrators to monitor how students are acclimating to the new technolog y.

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Freshman Joshua Shumacher is marking his spot on the Varsity cross country team as the second fastest runner.

This freshman has a family histroy of running and has specific goals to reach this XC season.

Getting involved on campus is a unique feature that JHS has to offer. The freshman and seniors both gives their differening perspectives of activities available on campus.

PJ Hummelt page 4

Senior PJ Hummelt is showing that hard work pays off as he juggles being ASB president, state championship golfer, and co-principal chair of the Portland Youth Philharmonic Orchestra.

Lunch menu change page 14

New Green and Gold lunch menus were added to the cafeteria this school year. Both menus offer the old food, as well as a wider variety of new options.

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Marijuana makes appearance on Oregon ballot Coyle Dummigan, ’15

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n November 4th, 2014, the Oregon Legalized Marijuana Initiative (Measure 91) will be on the Oregon statewide voter ballot.

In 2012, Oregon’s Measure 80 had a different take on the legalization of marijuana. If Measure 80 had passed, marijuana would have been allowed to be legally cultivated and sold to adults through state-licensed stores.

Personal cultivation and use would have also been allowed. Although similar to the current measure being tried, there were small subtleties such as a sevenperson statewide cannabis commission that would have regulated the cultivation and sale of marijuana. Ultimately these changes turned off voters and the measure was denied by a small margin.

According to many legal sources, one of the reasons the 2012 bill did not pass is because Oregon would have been the first state in the country

to pass legalization. The pro-passage groups were unorganized, underfunded, and the legalization debate was less advanced than it is today. But this time around, polls are giving a different projection about the legalization of marijuana.

If passed, the measure would legalize recreational marijuana use for people 21 and older.

The measure would allow adults of legal age to possess up to eight ounces of marijuana and grow up to four plants. Although the last time Oregon tried to pass a measure to legalize marijuana usage it failed, polls show that Measure 91 is almost certainly going to pass.

“Medical purposes would be one of the main reasons to legalize it now. But that is already legal,” Spencer

Houston ’15 said. “I do think the tax money that would come from selling marijuana would be beneficial for the state. Especially in education.”

Oregon is looking forward to collecting taxes if the legalization of marijuana is passed.

Portland Mayor Charlie Hales has said, “It’s not a big financial windfall for the city.”

The city is expected to produce only up to $180,000 in annual taxes from the six stores that would be licensed to sell marijuana. This measure, if passed, would also reduce the money spent on law enforcement.

Groups that oppose the legalization of cannibus are mainly made up of the states’ district attorneys as well as state sheriff associations. The district attourneys have opposed the bill saying

“Polls show that Measure 91 is almost certainly going to pass”

that possesion of cannibus is alerady decriminalized in Oregon, so passing Measure 91 would just encourage people to carry larger amounts on their person.

Former U.S. attorney Kris Olson was quoted in a press conference about the measure saying:

“I enforced our marijuana laws, and they don’t work. Filling our courts and jails has failed to reduce marijuana use, and drug cartels are pocketing all the profits.”

According to sources previously mentioned, the measure is likely to pass because the tax revenues that have been collected by Colorado and Washington have exceeded projections. Additonally, Oregon has learned from the Colorado and Washington bills about how to go about the legalization process.

The proposed bill earmarks the tax revenue for many areas, includingeducation and treatment.

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Security staff members Rick and Laurie Howington, Mrs. Cathe Kent, Kyle ‘Mr. K’ Packan and Lucas ‘Coach’ Rothenberger make up Jesuit’s new in-house security team.

Jesuit introduces a new in-house security team Sanya Cowal, ’17

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ver the summer, Jesuit’s administration made significant changes to campus security regarding staff, technology and policies.

“Before we contracted our security staff, we hired out from security companies,” said Mr. Khalid Maxie, Dean of Students & Security. “Now we hired our own.”

Mrs. Cathe Kent, a retired police sergeant of 25 years from the Portland Police Bureau, has been hired as Jesuit’s director of security, a position created in February as part of Jesuit’s new in-house security system.

The in-house system is comprised of director Cathe Kent and campus monitors Mr. Rick Howington, Mrs. Laurie Howington, Mr. Kyle Packan and Mr. Lucas Rothenberger.

The monitors watch the campus, ensuring that visitors check in and control entrances, exits, parking, and hallways. In previous years, a single security staff monitored the halls; now

all four of them pass through regularly.

“We’re behind the scenes,” said Mrs. Howington. “Like the tech crew before the scenes of the production.”

The goal of the in-house system is to build stability and community between security and school.

In previous years, security rotated.

This new system allows students the opportunity to get to know year-round monitors, making it more comfortable for them to ask for help.

“You have campus monitors that aren’t just hired people,” said Director Kent.” They have a vested interest in what happens here.”

Mr. Packan and Mr. Rothenburger, two new monitors who are both from the class of 2008, know and care about the school.

“I love this place,” said Mr. Packan. “It’s a community; it’s not just a job. It very quickly becomes your family.”

In addition to the new cam-

pus staff, Jesuit is also upgrading its security technology. 21 digital cameras have replaced analogue cameras for better quality and increased clarity, and 5 other cameras are planned to be upgraded this month. Jesuit will also improve the lighting and cameras in Valley Plaza to increase the safety of students using that property.

Jesuit administration is also debating the integration of a new backpack policy this year. Due to the presence of iPads, backpacks in the PAC would no longer be allowed in open cubbies.

“Now we have to assume that there’s probably an iPad in every backpack that we find,” said Mrs. Howington. “Before I used to just assume there were schoolbooks.”

In addition to policy reinforcement, the school will review crisis management with regular drills over the course of the year. Jesuit staff will be testing the possibility of integrating “Safe School,” an online program that allows students to anonymously report

troubling things they see or hear from safety threats to emotional bullying.

Jesuit’s security staff believe the best way for students to stay safe on campus is with the application of some simple precautions, such as reviewing emergency protocol and locking cars and lockers.

“To date, there is no student that has had anything stolen from a locked locker,” Mr. Packan said. “If you put your stuff in your locker and you lock it up, you don’t have to worry. It’s honestly just the easiest and simplest thing you can do.”

Jesuit is likely a leading example of a safe system for other schools to emulate. Most Beaver ton schools have school officers that handle four or five different campuses, whereas Jesuit has a team of in-house monitors who are dedicated to the school and on-site during all school hours.

“If we’re not the best,” Director Kent said, “We’re going to be the best by the end of the school year.”

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Yoga master Calin Osborne stretches for success Sophia Forstag, ’15

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nlike most high school students senior Cailin Osborne decided to make the transition from a threesport athlete to a certified yoga instructor at Core Power Yoga.

Taking the time to become a certified yoga instructor requires a significant amount of work, shown by Osborne and the sacrifices she made to manage the certification.

“I started yoga at the beginning of my junior year,” said Osborne. “After getting so many concussions, it was one of the few things I was able to do.”

Yoga has been found to be a healthy outlet to deal with

the stress rooted from events like receiving a concussion.

“Of the 35 trials addressing the effects of yoga on anxiety and stress, 25 noted a significant decrease in stress and anxiety symptoms when a yoga regime was implemented,” said Carroll-Anne W. Goldsmith, from the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.

Osborne experienced high stress levels triggered by her concussions and inability to play sports.

“The reason why I pursued the certification is because I realized that yoga by defini-

tion is a form of meditation, and the meditation played a big roll in dealing with stress and anxiety,” said Osborne. “Certification lasted from the beginning of June to the end of August, six classes a week and three 3-hour sessions”

The time commitment was not the hardest part, Osborne explained, but rather the reflection that came along with the process. The reflections required them to be honest with themselves and look at who you are in a different way.

“About 5 of the 20 people getting certified each quarter are around 18-years-old like Cailin,” said Tania, an expe-

rienced instructor at Core Power Yoga.

While the time commitment was not an issue for Osborne, it did require an amount of effort beyond many high schooler’s capability.

Osborne has enjoyed the transition from athletics to yoga.

“It has helped me change from having an excessive competitive outlook on life, to focusing on self-discipline and empowerment and doing things for yourself because you feel good about it, not because you want to win and be the best.”

Yoga’s philosophy of mind, body, and spirit working

Bonding solidifies team dynamic Marie Van Rysselberghe, ’15

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esuit is often recognized for the achievements of individual athletes. Division I recruits, academic honor roll athletes, and Oregon Sports Award nominees: these titles compile many of Jesuit’s successful student athletes, but what the press doesn’t cover is the great importance of friendship and community among our sports teams.

Cohesive teams don’t just form overnight. Jesuit teams work hard in the offseason and preseason to create team chemistry.

The women’s varsity volleyball team begins each season with a beach retreat.

During that weekend, the girls play games, cook meals, and talk candidly with one another about their goals for the season. They also spend time around a bonfire talking about what positive traits each player brings to the team.

“To do anything in volleyball, you need someone else on the team to assist you.

Because our team has good chemistry, we are able to play well as a team, and if for some reason we are playing for ourselves rather than the team, then we won’t work well on the court together,” said junior Ariana Wiltjer.

Similarly, prior to

their season, the women’s varsity cheer team went to Lincoln City beach to have summer Cheer Camp, where they bonded as a team.

During their preseason, the women’s varsity soccer team had a team barbecue, followed by a team sleep over, and the next day all participated in the Alzheimer’s Walk.

The football team bonding rituals are a little different but just as important to their team chemistry. Senior defensive-end Nathan Hartmeier said that most of the team participates in the Jesuit offered plyometrics program in the offseason and spends time together following the workout.

“We create trust within each other so that on the football field we know that we have each other’s backs,” says Hartmeier.

Individual success of Jesuit athletes goes beyond a single person. The most successful teams require trust and friendship. That’s not to say that some teams cannot succeed solely on the talent of individual players, but as Wiltjer and Hartmeier point out that lack of connection typically shows on the court, field, or course.

Each year Jesuit sports teams often have a wide

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range of ages. Freshman as young as fourteen years old are playing with some seniors old enough to vote and get tattoos. Because of these age differences, varsity teams have to work to create a welcoming environment for the younger teammates.

“Because of the age differences on our team, we have ‘Bigs’ and ‘Littles,’ which means upper classmen have under classmen buddies that we help with school, cheers, and just life in general,” said junor Abby Robinson.

Senior Lindsay LaMont on the varsity women’s soccer team said that their team bonding has helped to make the new players, especially the freshman, feel more comfortable and important on the team.

Senior Keara Vu explained how bonding helps players to feel as though they are essential to the success of their team. Vu said that each year it is important for teams to take time to get to know one another’s personalities because it can have a big impact on how well team’s season goes.

Much like other Jesuit teams, the men and women’s varsity cross country teams put a great emphasis on team bonding. It’s especially critical for them to create good team chemistry because even though cross country is an individual sport, inner team competition can sometimes pose tension.

“A lot of people think that cross country is an individual sport, but really it’s a team sport because the top five runners count to score for a team,” said senior leader Ellie Kallgren. “There can be tension, but at

the end of the day we are all still teammates and sisters, because we spend so much time together, and it’s never really become a problem with friendships or big problems on the team with competition.”

At the beginning of the summer, the XC teams go to Montana for a week to train there.

Then, at the end of the summer, the teams have a beach trip where they train, celebrate, and kick-off the beginning of their high school cross country season.

Kallgren, calling the girls as close as “sisters,” said that morning practices coupled with all the offseason bonding has created a more close knit and successful team.

The preseason bonding is highly critical for the success of a team, but the anticipation before competition is just as important. For most teams this begins with team dinners.

The soccer teams and cheer team have team dinners at players’ houses, while the varsity football team’s tradition is to have team dinner at Jesuit in the student commons.

The cross country men’s and women’s teams have team dinners together the night before races at someone’s house.

Vu said that team dinners, though casual, really solidify the friendships players have with each other off the field.

“We’re more than just teammates,” said LaMont.

together as one challenges one to gain sight and experience. It can challenge one to look at oneself and one’s surroundings in a different way, an element that influenced Osborne.

“Yoga makes me feel like I can deal with stress in my life, and focus on being present instead of worrying about the future,” said Osborne. “I recommend it to anybody who needs that in their lives, and even people who don’t see it because often you don’t recognize the stress until it manifests itself in different ways, and yoga takes a proactive approach on being both physically and mentally healthy.”

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Mr. Calkins takes students to infinity and beyond Conor Chapman, ’16

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o most people, rocket science seems absurd, but to Lt. Colonel (Ret.) Daniel Calkins, rocket science was the focus of his career.

For those not familiar with Mr. Calkins, he is a physics teacher at Jesuit. Behind the mask of an ordinary science teacher, Mr. Calkins has a storied past in the Air Force, serving 20 years before retiring to spend more time with his family.

Mr. Calkins never had the intention of going into the military for a prolonged period of time.

He went through Reserve Officer’s Training Corps (ROTC) at Oregon State and planned to pay back his four years of service, until he was introduced to rockets.

“I fell into the space business and loved it. I was never planning on making it a career,” Mr. Calkins said.

“Then they offered me a job a Cape Canaveral; they said if I stayed in, I could fly these things. One job just led to another.”

Calkins became a designer for rockets in Florida and then started to pilot the

rockets he helped design. budgets and policy on spy managing satellite designs, His first big mission came in satellites. to become a leader in high 1986 after the Space Shuttle

With his family school robotics. growing, Mr. Calkins decided “For me, my satelChallenger went down off to retire after twenty years of lites don’t have wheels, they the coast of Florida; the service in the Air Force. Dur- don’t drive around,” Mr. whole shuttle fleet was Calkins said. “But what’s grounded and the US needed ing parts of the year, he was away from his wife and chilinteresting is the managea new space launch vehicle. ment side.

How do “I started you get a during the group of Cold War people on in the 80’s... a common I ended up goal? How resurrecting do you the Titan build a ICBM, an program?”

Inter Continental BallisWith tic Missile,” Mr. Calkins Mr. Calkins as their said.“It takes leader, the ten to twenty robotyears to deics team sign a rocket has had and we had success in two; so that’s the past what we did. few years, Two years competlater we had Courtesy of Sydney Monfries ’15 ing in the rocket on Mr. Calkins teaching his honors physics class introduction to Notability the Pacific the pad.”

Northwest After spending time dren for up to 50 weeks. He district tournament in 2014. designing and launching made the decision to move

“Mr. Calkins does rockets, Mr. Calkins moved back to Portland and become an excellent job of teaching on to be a satellite pilot a teacher like his mother. us proper engineering skills, during the Afghan War. He

Mr. Calkins used the while still giving us the ended up at the Pentagon knowledge he had acquired opportunity to do work ourand Capitol Hill discussing in the Air Force about selves and gain valuable ex-

perience,” sophomore John McCarthy said, a member of the robotics team.

Mr. Calkins is also an asset in the classroom, teaching many students physics for the first time.

“I hadn’t had much prior experience with physics before Mr. Calkins class,” junior Nicole McCullough said. “But looking back I learned a lot about the subject.”

With a fascinating background in the Air Force designing and flying satellites, Mr. Calkins teaches practical knowledge about the subject he loves. As the head of the robotics team, he shares his best advice.

“It’s not necessarily just the technolog y,” Mr. Calkins said. “In many ways those are the easy problems, the tough problems are team work, and how to get a group set on a common goal. We talk about gracious professionalism. We get the competition side, but we add another element that says everyone is out there competing to the best of their abilities. It’s really: how can we do our best and get everyone on the field?”

PJ Hummelt finishing high school on a high note Sydney Monfries, ’15

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enior PJ Hummelt is ending his high-school music career on a high

note.

In a 5th grade music class at Riverdale elementary school, Hummelt was introduced to five instruments.

One of which was the French horn.

“My teacher told me the French horn was the most difficult to learn,” said Hummelt. “That’s when I decided that I wanted to learn it.”

After Hummelt’s decision to learn the French horn, seven years ago, he spent a lot of time practicing and mastering the difficult instrument. In 7th grade, he decided to try-out for the Philharmonic. His French horn teacher was the conductor of the Wind Symphony and Hummelt, not shy of the significant jump in difficulty, thought it would be a great opportunity to improve.

“I had practice a lot each week to make sure I didn’t fall behind,” said Hummelt.

He began his time at the symphony with high aspirations.

“I started in the Wind

Symphony, but I knew if I worked hard I could achieve a spot in the Philharmonic.

I knew I was going to get there.”

Today, Hummelt has achieved a substantial amount of success. The ASB president and state championship golfer was recently named co-principal chair of the Portland Youth Philharmonic Orchestra for its 2014-2015 season. This will be the third consecutive year that Hummelt has been named principle chair or co-principle chair of the philharmonic’s top orchestra.

“It’s really special. It’s my last year doing it and it’s been such a huge part of my life,” said Hummelt on being named co-principle chair for his third and final year.

Established in 1924, The Portland Youth Philharmonic symphony is the oldest youth symphony in the United States. To attain the position of co-chair, one must undergo the process of a blind audition, meaning each contender must perform behind a screen and the judges will choose the person who performed the best.

Hummelt practices seven hours a week and

manages his time by taking advantage of an independent study period at school he uses to practice the instrument.

“It gets hectic during golf season,” said Hummelt.

But it’s all about time management. There have been times where its been difficult to balance things but I’ve never wanted to quit. The biggest lesson I’ve learned is work ethic.”

“He’s very hardworking. He has goals and does what it takes to get them done,” says band teacher Mr. Kato.

Even after the countless hours of practice, Hummelt isn’t immune to nerves.

“There were times where I got so nervous I could hardly play. I got angry at myself,” Hummelt said.

“I would get shaky and warm and it seemed like it would be difficult to get through the performance.

To get over this I started to play in front of my family, friends, the band at school and anyone willing to listen.

Its made performing a lot easier.”

The support of his family and friends has helped Hummelt excel at the difficult instrument. He recounts a time that his friends came to support him at a performance.

“It meant a lot when they came to listen. They got a chance to see what I worked so hard for and they were able to really appreciate it.”

Senior Casey Hickman was at the performance.

“I’ve known PJ for the past seven years and it’s been incredible to watch him transform into a great, hardworking person,” Hickman

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said. “I am proud to call him a friend.”

Hummelt also spends time giving lessons to a younger French horn player.

“He gets frustrated when he can’t nail a certain note on a difficult piece,” Hummelt said. “I want him to understand that it doesn’t come easily. He has to consistently practice and play.

You have to get through the rough parts and just continue playing. The most important advice I can give a young musician is work hard and to not give up.”

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Seniors, strolling down senior hall on their way to class, right after the bell rings.

The Jesuit community: from freshman to senior year Brigid Kelley, ’15

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hile everyone has quirks and qualities unique to themselves, we all have similar goals and objectives that craft what it means to be a successful Jesuit student. With the arching theme of community −whether this comes from a new freshman or a well-versed senior− getting involved in the Jesuit community as early as possible is the way to connect with classmates, the campus, and to better understand yourself.

For the Jesuit community, it is important to develop the student as a whole. This is enabled through the phrase cura personalis, which is Latin for care of the whole person.

The phrase rests as a backbone when defining the goals of any Jesuit institution, and Jesuit HS Portland is no exception.

At Jesuit, many stu-

dents surround themselves with activities to occupy their time. A commonality between students would be trying to find an activity that connects them with other students while also peeking their interests.

“I’m more deeply involved in them [extra curricular activities] now,” senior Emily Angell said. “Freshman year I felt like I had to do a lot of stuff and join all of these clubs, but I didn’t get really into any. The ones that I’m doing now I enjoy doing and I spend a lot of time doing.”

When trying to understand the people that make the blood flow in the heart of this campus, it helps to take a step back and see the picture at a broader view. Many freshman quickly encompass their times around the popular activities that JHS provides in the fall.

“I’m involved in ac-

tivities such as cross country, Chapter 1, and Jesuit Commitment,” freshman Amber Mills said.

The students that are willing to partake in the community-building opportunities that this school provides become the most involved and benefit the greatest.

Senior Charvi Bharagava also joined cross country as a freshman to make new friends and get involved from the start in the community at Jesuit.

“As a freshman, I did not get the big deal of being a senior. I thought they were all big and scary,” Bhargava said.

“But now that I’m a senior; I’m small and not scary. I just feel like it’s a lot different from the senior’s perspective, since I now know the sense of community that Jesuit has to offer.”

A difference between the most contrasting of

people can feel immense, but actually they are closer than it my seem.

Looking back at her images of seniors as throughout her time at Jesuit, Angell said. “Freshman year they are the Ambassadors, but junior year they lead the Encounters so you get really close to them. I was really sad that they left last year. Junior year was the year that I got closest to the senior class. Hopefully that will happen this year too.”

Hoping to get involved in this type of community is the aspect that freshman should grasp when developing their sense for the school.

“As a senior I hope to be involved with a lot of the retreats and extra curricular activities,” Mills said.

High school has become a stereotyped and dramatized atmosphere, with no help from popular culture.

Coming to approach this pivotal time in an adolescent’s life may be scary, but understanding the difference between myth and fact of a high school environment can help guide the storyline of someone’s high school experience.

“The advice I would give to a freshman would be to be weird. No, like actually, be weird. Because I tried to be super normal and I was very quiet freshman year and I definitely regret that,” Bhargava said. “I just didn’t talk to people and I probably would have made a lot more friends freshman year that I met later and I regret not reaching out to them earlier.”

Get involved. Join

activities. Be weird. But most importantly, be yourself. The only way to develop as a whole person, cura personalis, is to do things that you care about and reach towards the community that Jesuit has to offer.

Anika and Sophia connect Jesuit High School to India Heran Mamo, ’15

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any juniors and seniors traveled to Latin American countries this past summer for Christian Service. But two seniors, Anika Raghuvanshi and Sophia Schnitzer, journeyed to India for not only their service, but with an idea to start a new club at Jesuit that would continue their work to the youth in India.

The girls worked at the Pardada Pardadi Educational Society that was started in the rural city of Anoopshahr in 2000. Since 85% of the girls in Anoopshahr do not have easy access to education, the purpose of the school is to educate the girls in ways that will ensure them of “financial independence,” a well-rounded knowledge of basic subjects, and “leadership and public speaking skills” (educationinnovations. org).

“We were headed to India and PPES with a lot of excitement and some specific goals: develop a long term relationship with the school and the students, experience their day to day life and give them an

insight into ours,” Raghuvanshi, because of their similar cultural a second shot at the Youth said. upbringing. Schnitzer relied on Global Connect Club that was

Throughout the school Raghuvanshi for help with the started at Jesuit towards the day, the girls would travel language barrier, but overall end of last year. The club did not progress well due to the around different classrooms, enjoyed her time. poor Internet connectivity at introducing themselves and

“If you stripped down the school playing both in India, but American this sumand Indian games. mer, the girls Raghuvanassisted the shi andteachers on Schnitzer, developing both varsity the website cross counfor the club. try runners

for Jesuit, “We want also taught to maintain the young long term girls differconnecent stretchtion with ing drills and the girls at Courtesy of Anika Raghuvanshi,’17 the school,” calisthenics to help them Anika and Sophia visiting the school with the girls, one of the hightlights of their trip. Raghuvanshi prepare for said. “Durtheir upcoming half marathon. ing the past school year, I had the outside influences, I got

“It was most profound along great with the girls and started a tutoring program because they were telling us they’re really similar,” Schintzer between a few older girls at how much of an impact we had said. “Obviously you grew up PPES and peer students at our on them even though we were high school in the US with an with different ideals and difonly there for a week,” said ferent realities, but at our core, objective to assist the girls in Schnitzer. we got along really well and I math and English and cultivate

Raghuvanshi, an really enjoyed that, seeing the a cultural exchange.”

American-born citizen of Insimilarities from someone from Raghuvanshi and dian descent, found no difficul- across the world.”

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education they needed and desperately wanted by giving them access to Jesuit students who are native-English speakers and could help them improve their speaking and mathematics skills.

“As a faculty, I would see the club’s purpose as an opportunity to give the students here at Jesuit a bigger picture of the world,” Mr. Flamoe said, club moderator of the Youth Global Connect club.

The club relates to the graduate profile of being “Committed to Doing Justice” because it gives students the opportunity to broaden their understanding of the real world and have a different perspective on teenagers from a different culture, while realizing that American culture is not superior to others.

“I think kids are fundamentally curious about different people their own age in different places around the world,” Mr. Flamoe said. “I think there is a desire to understand what’s different. The prospect of actually communicating with people halfway around the world is kind of cool and exciting for young people.”

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Post Friday night lights: what happens after hours

By Andy Bryan, ’15 and Jack Taylor, ’15

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hen Friday’s games are over, the football team returns to the locker room while fans and spectators alike depart to whatever activity is next, leaving Cronin field vacant of people but scattered with trash.

Known by few is that the crew who stays after the game consists of only three people: Rick Howington, Mike Hughes, and Luciano Vega. These three dedicated men spend the night making sure that the stadium is left exactly how it started.

Head of janitorial duties is Mr. Luciano Vera, more commonly known as “Luci”.

Since 2010, Luci has been single-handedly cleaning up the debris left behind at games.

“He’s the man who keeps the stadium clean year-round,” said groundskeeper Jeff Wood.

“He’s a hard worker who works long hours. Admirable work.”

Not only does Luci clean up the leftover wreckage by himself, he also takes time to sort through the trash,

separating garbage and recyclable materials, even though this is not a requirement.

“I do it because I care,” said Luci through translator Julian Veras. “Our goal is to be a green school.”

On average, about 40 large-sized garbage bags are filled in a night’s work, year round.

After games, students leave an assortment of items and leave the stadium filled with trash. Due to this behavior, Luciano finds himself working countless hours to return Cronin to its original state. On top of this, on some occasions Friday night’s football games are followed by Catholic Youth Organization, or CYO, games as well. Luci often arrives at 10:00 p.m. Friday and works until dawn Saturday morning.

Dedication is part of his mission of making Jesuit a clean campus. Aside from athletic events, Luci arrives at Jesuit every day at 12:30pm.

“I start the cleaning process by hand, and then I clean trash cans around the field,” Luci said about his standard routine.

“I usually clean by myself, but sometimes I bring my son Brian”.

Brian often accompanies his dad to clean after the games and is respected as an employee.

“He likes working with me, we both work hard,” said Luci. “I clean and work hard because I am grateful to have a job.”

Luci wants students to know that after games it is important that fans exit the stadium fairly quickly and not loiter because Luci can not begin his work until the stadium is clear.

With all of the work that Vera puts in, janitorial duties are only one side of Jesuit’s trifecta.

On another side of the equation are Rick and Laurie Howington, husband and wife duo who have been in charge of Jesuit’s security for years.

Each morning, Laurie can be found greeting students as they arrive. Rick, on the other hand, usually shows up around 1 p.m. and works well into the night.

On game nights, Rick stays around Cronin for all of the matches played that day. His main focus is keeping the campus a safe environment, so to ensure this, another security guard or two

will man the stadium as well.

Not only does Rick focus on the security side of things, he also manages the ticket booth during the first half as well, seeing everyone who walks through the gate to ensure the safety of fans.

“Making the campus a safe place is the number one goal,” Rick said. “After that it’s about having a good experience at the game, no matter if you are from Jesuit or not.”

Once things settle down and the game has ended, Rick stays put and makes sure that closing duties are taken care of. Luciano is in charge of turning off the stadium lights and locking up, but Rick stays around to make sure that everything is going according to plan.

What separates Rick from the many other people who hold similar jobs as him is his compassion and genuine care for each person he meets.

“I know that I can go and talk to him whatevers on my mind and he’ll listen,” said Senior Wyatt Nelson, ’15.

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Jesuit’s team is Mike Hughes, famous among Jesuit students as the Athletics Director, but his duties as AD take him far outside the walls of his cozy office. Mr. Hughes is responsible for the smooth operation that is required for a Jesuit football game to be possible.

However, Mr. Hughes is also responsible for dealing with parts of the mess left over from that night’s game, a job he is more than happy to do, and always includes a genuine smile.

Many unidentified responsibilities fall under the title of Athletic Director, and Mr. Hughes is one of few great men that is willing to take on any challenge with open arms.

As the lights die down after a long Friday night of hard work, Rick, Luci, and Mr. Hughes go home to their wonderful families. They know very well what awaits them in the upcoming Friday and the Friday following that. However, they continue to do their job with an optimistic smile rooting from the joy they get from serving the Jesuit community they love.

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here are certain names that people have come to know and respect around Jesuit athletics, names like Keanon Lowe, ‘13 and Stephen Holt, ’10. Another one of them is Doug Brenner.

Doug Brenner, ‘13 accomplished a feat only a select few have done. Not only was he on the team all four years, he was a starter for all of them.

“Doug was always one of the hardest working guys on team, not only in practice, but doing extra stuff too,” said ex-teammate and Chapman University football star Drew DeMarco, ‘12. “He was always grabbing guys to work extra drills and was always a leader in the weight room.”

Brenner’s hard work lead to a selection to the All-State team in 2012 and becoming a highly touted recruit his senior year. According to the football recruiting site Rivals.com, Brenner was considered the sixth best prospect in Oregon and the 11th best center in the entire country.

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only for high schools elite as only 5 percent of high school football players have the opportunity to play in college and even fewer thrive when they get there. According to Brenner, Jesuit prepared him well to thrive.

Jesuit football has recently produced many high level prospects.

“As a coach I hope that we treat every athlete the same as far as what we expect from them,” Potter said. “When they’re very talented you talk to them about their God given talent and what they’re going to do with it.”

Brenner was one of the most talented guys on the field for nearly every high school game, but he did not settle with just riding his talent. He was one of the hardest workers at the school and a man of great character, which has served him well down the road.

“He was a phenomenal guy and one of the hardest workers we had at this school,” Coach Ken Potter said. “ He was willing to do whatever, we changed his position three or four times, he did whatever we needed. Great character.”

Brenner received multiple offers from schools all over the country, but ultimately chose to play at the University of Oregon.

“Without Jesuit football I would not be the athlete I am today and would not be where I am today,” said Brenner.

The transition from high school football to the highest level of NCAA athletics, Division I, is no easy task. Making the transition easier for Brenner was the great foundation from Jesuit football and a great mentor in senior All-Pac 12 center Hroniss Grasu.

“College football is a completely different game than high school, Jesuit was an invaluable step” said Brenner.

“The hits are harder, everything is more intricate, and everything happens much faster. With Hroniss ahead of me at center, I am just trying my best to learn everything that I can from him before he leaves to the NFL.”

Now Brenner is training with the Ducks (3-0, #2 in the college football rankings) working hard to continue to improve his already impressive football career.

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In his last season, Doug Brenner (43) lines up against Canby in a 2013 Jesuit fooball game.

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esuit coaches and players have been recognized for their hard work in their respective fields.

Head Coach Tom Rothenberger won the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association Coach of the Year award for the state of Oregon.

This is the first year the award has been given out.

It was voted on by a committee of experts from around the nation. Coach Rothenberger was chosen after his recent success being part of winning the 2014 Track and Field state championship.

“I was emailed, and it was posted online,” said Rothenberger. “It’s not a big step in my career, but it is nice to be recognized”.

On the gridiron, Jesuit’s quarterback Eric Restic, ‘16 was nominated as athlete of the week after his performance against Central Catholic.

In the game of the week, a battle that replicated last year’s State Championship, Restic proved he was more comfortable as a player and ready to take a larger role this year.

He threw for 2 touchdowns and over 200 yards, leading the Crusaders to a close battle that ended unfortunately in a 24-17 loss.

“It’s a good feeling to know I’m playing well enough to be nominated for player of the week,” Restic said, “but there are a number of guys on the team who deserve it just as much as I do.”

Restic, who has football genes with his Father playing at Notre Dame, has plenty of natural ability and will be a leader on the team all year.

The Crusader’s goals for the rest of the season?

“Get back to the State Championship and win it this time around,” said Restic.

Junior receiver Jordan Happle was also nominated for player of the week, as he was on the receiving end of both of Restic’s touchdown passes.

After being strictly a defensive player last year as a sophomore Happle has embraced the offensive side of the game this year.

The Crusaders will need the help of all their weapons to get back to the Championship, and win the trophy they deserve.

Freshman earns high praise in cross country

By Mira Petrillo, ‘16

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ross country is sometimes construed as individuals running against the clock. One runner, one time. But for Joshua Schumacher,’19, the xc team has become his second family.

After running CYO track, he came to Jesuit with experience in long distance running.

I greatly look up to the upperclassmen such as Max Hite and Spencer Grant because of how hard they work,” said Schumaucker.

After just a few weeks, the team considers him to be an energizer on and off the field with his work ethic influencing other players.

“I am just really ex-

runner, tailing Hite. acher, is a well-known coach cited to have someone push

Running is the culture in Portland. He is head-coach me to improve,” said Hite. of the Bowerman Track

Club, a Nike sponsored club After his for local elite athletes and first race, youth runners. All 4 of the his new Schumacher kids run for teammates this club, and Joshua greatly congratulooks up to the elite runlated his ners. outstand “I’ve always known ing perI would be a runner,” said formance Schumacher. by carry Coach Rothenburger ing him has been aware of Schumaround the acher for a while. field.

“He is a talented Schumyoung athlete with experiacher has ence and family background risen to of running,” said Rothennumber Courtesy of Jesuit photography burger. two on the Joshua Schumacher works to improve ever y race Rothenburger looks team. He ran a 16:40 5k in in the Schumacher household. foward to the upcoming Schumacher kids as well. his first race as a high-school His father, Mr. Jerry Schum-

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Schumacher’s goal this season is to improve, specifically reducing his time to 16 min for his 5K. Through the support of his team, improvement to that extent is possible.

“My main goal is to win a state championship in the next 4 years,” said Schumacher.

Schumacher values the team’s success over his own. Along with Schumacher, there is a few other talented freshmen. Rothenburger sees a good amount of them being all state.

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Demetrius Douglas Sophomore

Previously attended: Wayzata High School in Minnesota Q: What drew you to Jesuit?

A: “My dad got a job with Nike, so that’s why we moved here.

My parents toured the school and really liked it academically and athletically. They heard a lot of good stuff about it.”

Q: What do you look forward to about Jesuit?

A: “I’m looking forward to new experiences and making new friends.”

Ryan Falk Junior

Previously attended: Botavia High School in Illinois Q: What drew you to Jesuit?

A: “My aunt works here and my two uncles went to school here.”

Q: What do you look forward to about Jesuit?

A: “I am looking forward to swimming for Jesuit in the winter, and I love how welcoming everyone is here.”

Daniel Dea-Matson Junior

Previously attended: Bellarmine College Prep in San Jose, California Q: What drew you to Jesuit?

A: “It seemed like a free environment, and I wanted to go to another Jesuit school.”

Q: What do you look forward to about Jesuit?

A: “Working in the theater department”

Mr. Shulte Theology

“I taught theology at Central Catholic. Before that I worked at St. John Fisher.”

Q: What is your teaching motto?

A: “I try to get students to really question what they think is true, to question their previously held beliefs and values in an attempt to gain a higher form of truth.”

Ms. Shih-Emmi Chinese

“I taught at West Sylvan Middle School and before that I was a Chinese teacher at Tualatin High School for 5 years.”

Q: Why did you chose to accept a job at Jesuit?

A: “The students here have a good reputation of being really hard working. I’m a serious teacher so I wanted to come here.

Most importantly, I’m a Christian and I believe strongly about openly putting forth my faith in my teaching.”

Ms. Asp

Activities Director & Health

“My last job was working for a company called ‘Team Snap.’

Before that I was at a small alternative school in NE Portland, and before that Glencoe High School, and before that worked at Jesuit for about 10 years.

Q: What is your teaching motto?

A: “Give students skills they can use for life. Whether that’s study skills, how to treat each other well, or how to function in this world.”

Mr. Biegler S.J.

English & Spanish

“I previously was a graduate student at Washington University in St. Louis, MO.” Q: Why did you choose to accept a job at Jesuit?

A: “I’m part of the Jesuit of California Province and upon entrance there, I took a vow of obedience. Then I was sent to work in the Oregon Province.”

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Max Howard Junior

Previously attended: Singapore American School Q: What drew you to Jesuit?

A: “Jesuit is the best academic school in the area, coming from an international school in Asia there are pretty high standards.”

Q: What do you look forward to about Jesu it?

A: “I am looking forward to getting to know the people that I have already met and to start playing rugby in the spring.”

Wil Jones

Sophomore

Previously attended: Oregon Episcopal School Q: What drew you to Jesuit?

A: “The size, the academics and the athletics.”

Q: What do you look forward to about Jesuit?

A: “Playing basketball and golf.”

Alexa Blaskowsky Sophomore

Previously attended: Saint Mary’s Academy Q: What drew you to Jesuit?

A: “The people are so welcoming, and when I shadowed here both times, everyone was so nice. It felt right.”

Q: What do you look forward to about Jesuit?

A: “I am looking forward to participating in the drama program and being a part of the productions.”

Ms. Bernards World History

“I came from Bellarmine Prep in Tacoma, Washington.”

Q: What is your teaching motto?

A: “We can all learn whatever we want and we shouldn’t hold ourselves back. Don’t listen to any other voice in your head. Pursue your passion. Don’t limit yourself, take risks and be creative.”

Ms. Milton English

Q: What school did you previously come from?

A: “I was the school librarian at Arbor School in Tualatin, OR.” Q. Why did you choose to accept a job at Jesuit?

A: “I subbed at Jesuit in 1989 when the school was all boys and had less than 500 kids. I worked full time the following year. As far as coming back this year, I saw Mr. Hogan in winter and he said he thought there might be an opening.

I applied and got the job.

Mr. Davies Spanish & Power Training “I taught math and spanish and coached football, basketball, and track at Valley Catholic High School.”

Q. Why did you choose to accept a job at Jesuit?

A: “Being an alumni, I loved my experience here at Jesuit as a student. When I became a teacher, right off the bat I couldn’t think of a better place to come back and teach than Jesuit. I feel as though it’s important to return and give back to the Jesuit community for what it gave to me.”

Ms. LeClaire Theology

“I have not taught before. This is my first year of teaching and I came straight from graduate school.”

Q: What is your teaching motto?

A: “Find God in all things.”

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The scoop on becoming a thespian

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Emery Hanel, ’17

starry-eyed freshman, full of aspirations for fame, saunters into drama club. Two minutes in, the word strikes the air: thespian. What does it mean?

Thespians are not just actors and actresses in the musicals and plays; they are the managers, the make-up artists, the costume and set designers, those participating in technical theater and working with lights and sound. They are members of a society known as the International Thespian Society.

Whether on stage or behind the scenes, anyone can undertake the hard work required to emerge an official thespian from drama club.

“You can be involved as much as you want or as little as you want,” said drama teacher Elaine Kloser.

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are immedi“ Y o u ately drawn in by have to the perks of being attend 80% a thespian. Between of drama club eligibility for scholarmeetings and ships and opportunities for complete at least leadership in future productions, twelve hours of most students are enthralled and tech on one show,” itching to become one. said senior Drama

“With the flash of a Club officer Isabel [International Thespian SociKlein. ety membership] card, thespi There are 36 ans can enter productions free Drama Club meetings of charge or at a severely dison average each year, counted price,” said senior making it a requirement Drama Club officer Jon Matto attend at least 29 ter. meetings annually to be Contrary to popucome a thespian.

In addilar belief, one does not just tion to the mandatory atsimply become a thespian. tendance of Drama Club, Anticipating the receiving Klein highlighted the fact of a membership card and that even if one is actor or certificate after attending actress, he or she must comone drama club meeting, plete technical theater work many students are sursometime during their high prised by the requireschool drama career. Tech can ments to become a include, but not be limited to, thespian. There is building and painting sets, a great amount of costume design and fitcommitment and effort inting, and serving volved. as a make-up art-

ist before a show.

“There is a point system,” said Klein. “While you need six points to [receive a varsity] letter in drama or be inducted as a Drama Club officer, you only need four to be initiated as a thespian.”

One can acquire points by participating in shows or competing in regional or state-wide drama competitions. In addition to partaking in events, being heavily involved in any show will accumulate points over time.

“Running crew, being on stage, or being a writer or a production director is a great way to earn points,” said Matter.

Drama Club meets Wednesdays after school in the Black Box.

Sixth Sense sophomores sing to success

Marianne Dolan, ‘15

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The Sixth Sense acapella group performs their rendition of Maroon 5’s “Misery” for a video now available on our website.

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unning laps on the track in PE, getting lost in the middle of November, leaving lunch early––all are central components of the freshman experience. The uncertainty of a new environment remains ingrained in students’ freshman year as they navigate the labyrinth of Jesuit. For six freshmen last year, however, the uncertainty ended when they found in each other a shared passion for music and five best friends.

The group began when three of the members began singing in Hayes Plaza for fun. The idea of an acapella group had not even crossed the singers’ minds when they began harmonizing, but when they finished singing, they turned around to see multiple phones recording them.

After their first experience singing as a group, the three members Joey Collins, Brandon Gille, and Michael Cline recruited two of their fel-

low choir classmates, Nate LaRiviere and Patrick Bride, to join. Still, the group wanted an additional element. Thus, beatboxer Jacob Small joined to become the final member of the acapella group Sixth Sense.

While in the beginning it started as a relaxed outlet for the music enthusiasts to express themselves, it soon turned into something bigger when they made their public debut at the December coffeehouse.

The black box packed with people at the December coffeehouse, the group gathered in the center for a moment they credit as turning point.

The group harmonized Maroon 5’s “Misery” as the crowd responded in a frenzy.

“There was a time when we couldn’t even hear our voices because everyone was cheering so loud,” Gille said.

After their first performance, stu-

dents of all grades began approaching and saying hi to them in the hallways.

“It was a wake-up-call that we actually should try pursuing this,” Collins said.

The group began meeting more frequently to put more songs together as they became a regular act at coffeehouse and even performed at the final choir concert. Several faculty members-Mr. Reis, Mrs. DeKlotz, and Mr. Clarke-approached the group, offering them more opportunities to sing. Currently the group plans to perform at Open House.

They credit their involvement in Sixth Sense to not only familiarizing many faces at Jesuit, but also giving them five other close friends. The group has grown into a tight-knit group of sophomores with a neverending amount of inside jokes.

“We are best friends above all else,” Bride said.

Beyond playing sports and games like bump together, the group also has a mischievous side.

They enjoy playing pranks and one day decided to call 8 girls in their class and claimed to be on a game show. The group gathered around the phone and asked the person what the flavor of the month was, counted down for an answer, and then erupted in cheers when the person responded. They noted that they got many confused texts that afternoon.

The group continues to both pursue their close friendship and their music as they work on new songs. Sixth Sense hopes to sing less pop songs in the future and possibly more original compositions.

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iPads Update JHS Learning Amie Hookland, ’15

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hile many seniors are overjoyed with the prospect of using their iPads at school, this new technology isn’t anything out of the ordinary for some freshmen.

“We used iPads in school last year,” said freshman Devon Vali. “We did the same with them like using Notability.”

Many of the freshmen’s previous experiences are similar to what Jesuit has planned with the iPads: using writing apps like Notability for notes, Gmail to keep in contact with teachers, and iBooks to store textbooks.

But, the many features of the iPads are not only appealing to the freshmen, but also the seniors.

“I like Notability because I am able to organize my

notes and look back at them quicker,” said senior McKenna Holmes. “Whereas if I forget a binder for class I have to take notes on a different sheet of paper.”

Many members of the

notebooks for writing out stuff, but for English or history classes I like having an iPad to take notes with,” said senior Kylie Rickman.

Many freshmen, however, would rather use their iPads to store their textbooks and notes because most of them are used to operating iPads for the purpose of school work.

“I actually really like the iPad because everything is in one spot and I think Courtesy of Zoe Fanning ‘16 it works better [than senior class have not had using textbooks and notethe opportunity to use books],” said freshman iPads as a part of their Olivia Osborne. daily classwork before this Overall, most students year. Therefore, this is not would determine that they only an iPad learning year prefer typing on the iPads for teachers, but also for over handwriting in a some students. notebook for the majority “For math I like to have of their classes.

The Switch to Save Avery LeClair, ’17

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tudents are saving money and back pain with the switch from traditional paper textbooks to online ebooks.

As Jesuit implemented the one-to-one program this fall, they switched from textbooks to ebooks. Instead of buying a heavy textbook for up to $90, students paid an average of $20 per ebook for each online text.

“There is a pretty significant savings for everybody,” said Mr. Foley, Treasurer, Financial Aid and Risk Manager. “It’s a little different using a reader than a regular book, but most people, I think, have adapted pretty well.”

These new online texts include interactive content such as videos and practice activities.

Because students purchased new online texts with up-to-date additions, teachers also had to buy new material.

Although some publishing companies will discount texts, the school still ends up paying. On average it costs $120 per teach-

er for the additions of the text and, in some cases, even more for ancillary or teacher materials such as extra workbooks.

“In Chinese for example, they’re willing to comp us for the teacher text but not for the voice files or for the language quizzes and those types of things” said Ms. Carol Wyatt, Vice Principal of Professional Development and Instructional Technology.

So while students are saving more money than in previous years, it is not entirely because ebooks are inexpensive. It is because the cost of ebooks are more affordable than traditional textbooks and because Jesuit High School is picking up some of the bill.

“Several of our books are sixyear licenses, so we only charged students one sixth of the cost this year.” said Ms.Wyatt.

Students are paying only a fraction of what these new books actually cost.

In return, Jesuit High School will absorblicensing fees.

“We would prefer not to [use six year licenses],” said Mr. Foley. “But we don’t have a choice. In fact we’re using nine different publishers and they all use a different method in terms of how they sell the ebooks.”

However, for the school and its students, it is worth the extra cost if the students use these new resources to enhance learning, said Sophomore Johanna Parker.

“I think [ebooks are] helpful because you don’t have to carry around all of your books, which I definitely noticed this year.” said Johanna Parker.

The teachers and the administration are hoping that students will use these new forms of multimedia texts to easily access information in an exciting new format that will enhance both student learning and outcomes.

“The hope is that it will be value added, which means that the books will encourage student learning and enhance it.” said Ms. Wyatt.

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Well-rounded students created in record time

Olivia Glaser, ’16

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he Oregon Department of Education has reinforced a 130-hour per course state standard this year among all Portland Public Schools.

While the 130-hour requirement has been a longstanding state law in Oregon, many Portland schools have gradually grown lax about meeting these conditions. Last year, for example, every Portland Public high school failed to fulfill the mandatory quota of instruction time, with some schools falling short by five or more hours (The Oregonian).

In response to numerous parent-filed complaints regarding the quality of public education, Oregon Schools Chief Rob Saxton issued a ruling last March to reinforce the class-time requirement for public schools (The Oregonian).

So where exactly does Jesuit fall in this class-hour count?

According to Academic Vice Principal, Mr. Chris Smart, Jesuit sits right alongside public high schools in terms of fulfilling the 130 hours. In fact, Jesuit tallies up at the lower

end of the hour count with ap- quota, the school clearly exceeds munity agree that the Jesuit proximately 125 clock hours, or criteria for direct instruction. schedule satisfies the needs “I did a rough count of our of both students and teachers. “seat-time,” allotted per class.

“From the high school “I took my speech and de- calendar,” said Mr. Smart. “We bate class, and I went through are in school for 164.5 days or teacher’s point of view, I the entire calendar, looking 1110 hours, which is 120 more wouldn’t add hours,” said Engat all the days we meet – tak- than required by state law.” lish teacher Tracy Villareal.

Of course, these state re- “That’s kind of an arbitrary ing into consideration days we didn’t meet, short days, and quirements only apply directly number – 130 – especially even testing days – and came in to public schools. As a private if we are getting done what at 125 hours,” said Mr. Smart. school, Jesuit exercises a cer- we need to get done in 125.”

However, that’s not to “If you go though and count… tain degree of freedom in how say some we are wouldn’t going to appreciate be 5 to extra time in 6 hours the school short of schedule. the magiMany stucal 130.” dents would But welcome a 130 is few more only one minutes of of two additional “magiclass time c a l ” focused on numbers individual for the instruction.

Oregon Courtesy of Alaina Buller “I feel Departthere ment of Senior jesuit students in class studiously working on their brand new iPads like s h o u l d Education. The second condition the school schedules class time. definitely be more student“We have the flexibil- teacher time, because every of the administrative law requires high schools to pro- ity to create our own level of kid is tailored in their own vide their students with 990 proficiency and mastery that’s way and each person is gohours of direct instruction. not based on 130 hours, and ing to have their own specific In the case of this sec- as long as it’s consistently ap- things that they need help ond requirement, events such plied to all students, then we on,” said junior Zaria Parvez.

For the most part, the as school assemblies, student can award them credit, and we orientation, and parent-teach- are not responsible for meeting Jesuit community seems coner conferences are counted the 130 hours,” Mr. Smart said. tent with the school’s educaWhether or not Jesuit tion program; the majority is towards the total 990 hours.

While Jesuit may fall short meets official state standards, more concerned with a stuof the 130-hour “seat-time” many in the school com- dent’s subject proficiency than

with the number of hours that student spends in class.

Therefore, the applicable question here isn’t “how many class hours does Jesuit provide,” but rather “how many learning experiences does Jesuit provide.”

The most unique aspect of Jesuit High School lies right in the name. It is a Jesuit school, and therefore follows the traditional Jesuit approach to education. JHS works to educate the whole person, creating well-rounded students that embody all 5 “Grad at Grad” profile characteristics.

Because of this mission, everything students do pertains to their education. From choir concerts, to plays, to football games and retreats: each event builds on the ideals that the school wishes to instill in its graduates.

So then, don’t all those events foster learning? Aren’t they all considered a part of the curriculum, and therefore contribute to the number of education hours provided to a student?

“If you look at it from the perspective of the Jesuit philosophy of education, you’re getting education in more than just seat time in a classroom,” Mr. Smart said. “Education is taking place through the encounter, it’s taking place through mass on Friday, it’s taking place through athletics, it’s taking place through other cocurriculars that are happening.”

Today’s high school students affected by Social Media receive certain amounts of likes they feel like they aren’t worthy and eventually create negative opinions about themselves.”

Today, it is easier for teenagers to interact with one another online instead of in person. They hide behind a screen and will type or say things they Sam Louie, ’16 normally would not say faceto-face, because they feel more everal forms of social mecomfortable with the virtual bardia have become part of rier between them. This creates the average teenawkward tension between teenager’s life, going as far agers the next day at school. as influencing personal “I know that some ity traits and how they guys will use Snapchat or just interact with others. texting in general to ask a girl Applications out,” said Goffena. “It’s easier such as Twitter, SnapCourtesy of Naod Aynalem, ’15 for them than face-to-face.” chat, and Instagram have

Generally, we see more been designed so people Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, and Facebook are popular social media outlets for young people in the modern age. social media interactions occan interact with one thy of attention or likes.

Most curring with underclassmen. allow random followers to follow another in different ways that net to post anything, which often hinder the beneficial aspects of influences others to follow suit. them and see what they post. This teenagers determine how atten- Some of their knowledge on “I know people who can ultimately lead to danger- tion worthy they are through the how to utilize applications goes face-to-face communication. hold contests on Instagram,” said ous interactions with strangers. quantity of likes and followers further than other students

Twitter allows anyone, junior Alessandra Ferriso. “The “I know classmates who they receive. Social media influ- such as the upperclassmen. anywhere to post photos or “It’s very important amount of likes and followers you allow random people to follow ences a person to act a particu- whatever else is on their mind. lar way, hang out with certain that students think before they have is like a public statement of them just for the numbers,” said Instagram mainly focuses on people, and do things perhaps post,” said Dean of Students, where you fit on a social scale.” freshman Nicole Goffena.

“It’s sharing photos and has the abilthey normally would not do.

Ms. Elaine Forde.

“Everyone

When it was once dangerous since they can easity for the user to choose dif “People want to be noshould be kind to one anoth“cool” to have 400 Facebook ily access your photos and find ferent filters for their photo. ticed and worthy of attention,” er, online or offline.

It’s about friends, it is now better to have out information about you.”

Snapchat is a quick, easy way said Ferriso.

“When people don’t the quality, not the quantity.”

1000 Instagram followers and

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a friend and enables them to limit the time it can be viewed.

Although these forms of social media seem harmless, they have become influential to any teenager who utilizes them.

There are numerous accounts of teenagers holding contests through these applications to determine popularity status.

Generally, social media allows anyone connected to the inter-

receive 350 likes on a photo.

The numbers determine how many friends you have, how many people know you, and, in a way, how many people like you.

Twitter determines how many people think you are funny, and how humorous you actually are.

Most people post and focus on the quantity to see if they are worthy of another person’s attention or “like”. Some

currently use social media to exploit others and show people how they should dress or appear a particular way. If an individual does not fit what society and social media deems perfect, it can lead a person to have virtually no self-confidence.

Indirectly, social media could lower one’s self esteem or motivate the individual to go extreme lengths to appear wor-

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Sleep deprivation challenges student health Editorial

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n the midst of an academically rigorous environment, students face an inevitable question as the night progresses: sleep or study? Often, that choice is to study.

As a college prep school where 98 percent of students continue on to a 4-year university, each class selection is made with one’s college desires in mind. If one wishes to remain competitive with students from other schools, Jesuit students too must take advantage of the number of honors and AP classes offered as admissions officials evaluate their transcript in the context of their school.

Jesuit students must face is the double-edged sword of the high educational quality of the classes. While students gain a strong educational foundation for college, they also face more rigorous standards than many other schools.

An AP class at Jesuit can vary dra matically from an AP class offered at other schools.

Critics of the AP program note that not all AP classes are created equal.

However, Jesuit students are still expected to take advantage of the many advanced courses in the same manner that a student would be at school that offers easier AP classes.

While colleges are aware of the high standards of Jesuit’s educational programs, its students still remain subjected to immense amounts of cultural pressure to take as rigorous of a course load as they can handle. One late night may not seem like a problem until it becomes a chronic habit as sleep continually becomes the second priority.

This mentality can lead to a battle between one’s health and future as one continually must make a difficult choice between one’s immediate well-being and chronic well-being.

The immediate often gets prioritized, but chronically students begin to suffer from multiple symptoms of sleep deprivation that ultimately hinder their own learning and academic success.

Beyond academics, Jesuit students also must balance their health with activities. With a myriad of co-curriculars offered, Jesuit fosters a culture of involvement. Students of diverse interests can pursue their passions through clubs and athletics offered outside of school.

While some students attribute co-curriculars to keeping them from procrastinating on homework, co-curriculars also inevitably consume

a prized commodity of Jesuit students: time. Time that Jesuit students already struggle to make time for in their packed schedules. Time that competes both with one’s academics and sleep.

Again, sleep loses in this fight of priorities.

Co-curriculars and academics are not the sole components of a balanced high school student. To remain healthy, it is pertinent that stu-

With modern controversies surrounding the names of professional sports teams deemed insensitive to a particular race or heritage, such as the Cleveland Indians and the Washington Redskins, the symbolic nature of mascots have recently come into question.

The Crusaders bring up countless different references and memories to many different people. The most common reference is the military force commanded by the Catholic Church that fought in The Crusades, also called the “Holy Wars.”

According to www. history.com, the Crusades were military campaigns against Muslim Conquests, sanctioned by the Latin Roman Catholic Church during the High Middle Ages through

dents can have time to relax, spend time with friends and family, and take a break from the business of daily life.

However, even such leisure time comes at a cost as students must choose between the luxury of a good night of rest or the luxury of relaxation time. Both are important, but often students must choose between the two and make sacrifices, leading to unbalanced lifestyles.

Jesuit students are often set up for failure as they must make choices that all ultimately negatively affect their health. Even if one continually chooses sleep over academics, the stu-

dent can expect increased stress as one’s grades become impacted. Students can choose sleep but still not fully partake fully and healthily in their social lives.

Faced with difficult decisions, Jesuit students often allow the societal pressures of success dictate their decisions. Each night a student goes to bed instead of finishing homework could mean a dent in one’s GPA. For many students, that is simply not an option.

So, with no other choices, such students remained trapped in a cycle of sleep deprivation. The weekend functions as catch-up time, but even such time that the student used to sleep in can cause said student to fall behind in homework until it becomes Sunday night with hours of homework left.

Students face a 7:45 starttime that goes against the natural clock ingrained in the majority of teenagers.

Each night can become a race against the clock as even staying up until 10:30 can prevent students from getting the recommended 8 hours of sleep.

Studies have shown that the average high school student receives melatonin signals at 11 p.m.

For a student to be able to get 8 hours of sleep, one would have to

be able to up at 7 and still get to class on time. For the vast majority of students, that is not a possibility.

Thus, Jesuit’s current start time conflicts with the natural clocks ingrained in teenagers. While later start times means that after school activities would start and end later, it could empower students to get more sleep, giving students more energy to partake in such activities and complete homework.

The prevalent health problem of sleep deprivation is an issue often overlooked by society as inevitable and an accessory to success. However, it is necessary that people approach this health epidemic with caution. It is having a significant impact on society as sleep depravity remains responsible for an estimated 100,000 car accidents annually, WebMD. com reports. Beyond car accidents, it has seriously health consequences that affect individuals’ quality of life.

Sleep depravity may seem commonplace and an inevitable part of being a student, but that is only because of a system that supports such notions. Until the Jesuit community acknowledges the widespread problem of sleep depravity that afflicts students, such students will remain victim to a system and society that constantly force them to make difficult decisions that ultimately adversely affect their health.

to the end of the Late Middle Ages. In 1095, Pope Urban II proclaimed the first crusade, with the stated goal of restoring Christian access to the holy places in and near Jerusalem.

About 3 million people died from the Crusades on both sides of the war. Similarly to many other “Holy Wars” that came before and after the Crusades, this war was fought in the name of God and religion.

“Personally I don’t think the crusader is an appropriate name for a high school mascot considering their role in history regarding all of the looting and killing during the crusades,” said senior Collin Moore.

The mascot was originally chosen by the student body of the first graduating class. In an election,

the Crusader barely beat out other names such as the Jesuit Knights, Chieftains, Golden Eagles, and Bulldogs.

If Principal Paul Hogan could go back in time and have the opportunity to choose a mascot for Jesuit, he would certainly do things differently.

“I strongly wish that the vote had gone towards the Bulldogs or Golden Eagles,” said Mr. Hogan. “I think that the understanding of the history of the Crusades in 1956 was different from our understanding now.”

The written history of Jesuit High School, “Honoring the Tradition,” by Father Larry Robinson S.J., speaks of the many reasons why, contrary to some peoples belief, the Crusader does in fact exemplify the students of Jesuit, despite

its controversial connotations.

“Everyone is quite pleased over the choice since it is so indicative of Jesuit High’s spirit--a spirit of fight and initiative in all her undertakings, of Christian zeal and determination for the cause of goodness and truth,” quotes Fr. Robinson from the first jesuit paper, The Weekly News.

With time comes redefinition. “Crusader” directly translates to “carrier of cross”. The Crusader may still in fact represent violence and prejudice to a large population but the Jesuit community has brought the true meaning of the word back into the forefront.

The Crusader now represents tradition, success and the spiritual growth Jesuit pushes all students to experience.

“Jesuit students are often set up for failure as they must make choices that all ultimately negatively affect their health.”

Does the Crusader mascot contradict Jesuit values?

Naod Aynalem, ’15

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round the world, the word “Crusader” brings to mind brutality and cruelty, but at Jesuit it represents the virtues we strive for as a school.

Jesuit has proudly sported its mascot, The Crusader, since its founding in 1956. 58 years of academic and athletic history have been built on that name.

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P h a t Tu e s d ay h a s b e c o m e Fr a t Fr i d ay

Courtesy of Hannah Winterling, 15

Multiple Jesuit students from different classes str ut their stuff on campus in their “frattiest” attire. Many take pride in their #OutfitOfTheDay

Hannah Winterling, ’15

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he halls echo with the sound of Authentic Original 2-eye Boat Sperry’s squeaking against the floors of Xavier Hall, while pastels and pinks, excuse me corals, swallow Senior Hall.

Collared shirts, button ups, and cargo shorts. Could it be Friday? Yes, it is.

If you have ever felt like you have accidentally made your way onto a college campus during rush week rather than the Smith Gym for Friday mass, you are not alone. Upperclassmen boys have started to dress as if they are in a fraternity every Friday, and have

adopted a term for it called “Frat Friday.”

This up-and-coming trend has spread primarily throughout the junior and senior classes in the past few weeks.

Many of the outfits worn for these days are very similar to one another. Most boys choose to wear buttoned up collared shirts or polos that tend to be quite “fitted.”

“For my outfits, Jack Purcells or Sperry’s without socks are a must,” senior Jack Hamburg. “Shorts that are a

little shorter than usual and bright colored shirts or polos”.

Dressing preppy isn’t easy for all J-High students. A lot of thought and effort has to go into the Thursday night before to make sure one is im-

outfit planning and where he gets his inspiration.

“I get my inspiration from Zac Efron in the movie ‘Neighbors.’ The man dresses very nice,” Hallett said.

Senior Teddy Ferguson, unable to make this decisions for himself, finds ideas for his outfits by looking towards notable people other than Zac Efron.

“My mom puts my outfits togeather,” Ferguson said.

Confusion does occur, however, when it comes to differentiating between stu-

“For my outfits, Jack Purcells or Sperry’s without socks are a must.” pressing all the other wannabe Sigma Chi’s.

Senior Drew Hallett, co-founder of “Frat Fridays,” gives insights on his strategic

dents who intentionally partake in the trend, and those who are unintentional.

When asked if participating in “Frat Friday”, senior Dylan Reusch said.

“I don’t get it. This is how I normally dress.”

This phenomena has spread quickly throughout the campus of Jesuit High School and those who partake in “Frat Friday” have high hopes for its future.

Many of the participants hope to see this event adopted as one of the themes for spirit week or even as a possible dance theme.

New lunch menus dazzle students’ gourmet pallette Rebecca Pfluger, ’17

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wo new Green and Gold lunch menus were added to the Jesuit cafeteria, offering a wider variety of options for students and faculty.

Both menus still offer the ever yday food items that students are used to, but also ser ve a new wide rang e of food.

T he Green menu offers chicken kabobs, WOW burg ers (veg etarian burg er), tater tots, pasta with meat sauce, and chicken caesar wraps. T he Gold Menu offers hot dogs, WOW burgers, tater tots, hamburg ers, alfred o with chicken and broccoli, chicken caesar wrap, and yakisoba with veg etables.

“I actually want to eat in the cafeteria now,” K ate Heber t, ’17 said, “T here are tastier options that people want to eat.”

Most days the old items are still offered, as well as a few new ones for the students to enjoy. T he only two items that have been removed from the menu are potato wedg es and rig atoni.

Ever y other week

TUESDAY GREEN LUNCH MENU Burrito 5 PTS Chicken kabob 10 PTS Chicken kabob & rice 14 PTS Chili 7 PTS Chili & rice 10 PTS Chili nachos 10 PTS

WEDNESDAY GREEN LUNCH MENU Bbq beef on a bun 12 PTS Bbq beef on rice 12 PTS Chicken burger 8 PTS WOW burger – non meat 8 PTS Tater Tots & dip 6 PTS

the lunch menus switch off from each other. T his allows the food to be mixed up a little bit ever y week so that the students don’t g et bored by the same food.

“It accommodates more people now since there is a wider variety of food,” Sophia Penaf lor, ’17 said.

Despite all of the positive feedback from students, not all the seniors are ver y happy about the lunch menu chang e. T hey will only have one school year to experience the new lunch menu.

“It’s always been the same ever y year I’ve been here,” Hailey Sear s ’15 said. “T he old lunch menu was not exactly healthy.”

T he lunch menus include healthier options. It was an impor tant thing that the hot lunch staff wanted

to be incor porated into the new lunches.

“T he menu’s were chang ed because for some time I have wanted to bring in more items and it’s something that’s always on my mind as food ser vice director,” said Candi Prentice, head of the school’s hot lunch prog ram.“It was all about what the kids wanted.”

Last spring Mrs. Prentice worked directly with student g over nment to find out exactly what the students would want. T hey were all given samples of the new food and added their input to create the new menus. T he food is a new experience for the Jesuit community since the lunch menu had not chang ed in a long time. Students can now tr y out the new food that the cafeteria has to offer.

THURSDAY GREEN LUNCH MENU Burrito 5 PTS Chicken strips (3) w/dip 8 PTS Pasta with meat sauce 10 PTS Veggie lasagna 10 PTS Breadstick OR Marinara

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FRIDAY GREEN LUNCH MENU Baked potato 7 PTS Clam chowder 8 PTS Macaroni & cheese 8 PTS Pizza, cheese 8PTS Rice, white or brown 6 PTS Rice & black beans 7 PTS Rice/beans/cheese 8 PTS

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How to become the ultimate Superfan The best of apps Coco Pool, ’15

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Whiteboard

This app is the best because it lets you connect with the iPads aroud you, meaning endless games of Tic Tac Toe.

Flappy Golf*

Need a homework break? Play Flappy Golf. It’s super fun until you realize its 1 a.m and you never finished your homework.

1. Lubricate your esophogus for optimal yelling. Honey’s a natural home remedy.

2. Consume seven 5-hour Energy Drinks before games for a total of 35 hours of energy.

3. Go to every game. Including Tournaments in other states.

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myHomework

Lose your planner twice a day?

Dowload myHomework. This app lets you record all your homework and reminds you when an assignment is due.

Therefore, if you turn in an assignment late it’s your iPads fault!

ESPN Scorecenter

The perfect app for sport buffs and wannabe sports buff alike!

MyScript Calculator

Draw out your math problems on this app for quick results.

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4.The week of a blackout, go to a tanning salon and ask for an opaque layer of black spray. Let your school spirit show through the week and linger into the next.

5. Bathe in glitter before a game.

Let your school spirit shine for the next three weeks.

6. Drop a check into the library drop box for Mr. Lum and give him a wink wink, nudge nudge.

Hey freshmen, what’s the rush?

that few sophomores and upperclassmen ventured outside. t is a well-known tradition that

However, this is not the every year the freshmen always first year that freshman are the first leave lunch early before the to leave. Junior Hannah McKinney bell rings. But why? recalls having a similar routine as

According to many fresha freshman; however, she feels as men, the answer is simple: “I’m though this group of freshman are done with my leaving especially lunch.” early this year.

For oth“Well we left earer freshman, still ly, but not half [way scared by Mr. Maxthrough] our lunch,” ie and his famous said McKinney. yellow jug slips, She says that she they quickly reeventually began sponded with, “am to stay longer in I in trouble?” the cafeteria during But where do they lunch. go from there? “[I stopped leaving] What is there to do once I realized like beyond the comfort half the lunchroom of the cafeteria? was going to stay,” “Ummm... said McKinney. just going to She also says that do some homeby the end of freshwork,” said Liam man year she, along McPheeters, a with other friends, freshman found remained in the Courtesy of Tayz Hernandez, ’ 17 standing just out- The typical freshmen crowd leaving lunch 15 minutes before the bell rings. cafeteria for all of side of the door lunch. to The Commons along with some get to class,” said freshman ChrisPerhaps the most interesting point friends, such as Evan Chandlee, tian French. of all is the freshman don’t underalso a freshman.

In some cases som fresh- stand why anyone would want to

“[Going to] get some fresh men have to travel across the cam- stay inside the cafeteria the whole air,” said Chandlee. time. pus to get to their next class.

Freshmen Cassie Dolan and “I want to go to Arrupe, and it’s all When asked to try to exSydney Krause, said they leave for the way down there,” said freshman plain why the older students would social reasons.

Klarissa Norton. remain seated the whole time

“[We] walk around campus One student pointed out Klarisa said, “I have no idea.”

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Quizlet

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or meet with friends,” said Dolan.

“Yeah we usually like to go outside and eat with friends,” said Krause.

Even more stressful and academic reasons appear to be on the minds of a few young freshmen.

“At the beginning it was because I was nervous that I wouldn’t

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Sader on the Street “What’s your favorite app or feature on the iPad?”

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“I like iBooks.”

“Madden was my favorite... until they blocked it!”

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Noah Monahan “I like Hungry Shark the best. I guess the text books are cool too.”

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“I like the myHomework app! It’s fun to check things off and keeps me organized.”

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“I like Tinder!”

“I like Flappy Golf...wait I should sound more academic. Notability?”

“I like Notablity! It helps me stay organized for my classes.”

“I really enjoy the Gmail app rather than the Mail app. It’s easier to use.”

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