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ecent disciplinary action in regards to Hoban students’ social media activity has spurred debate over the First Amendment right of freedom of speech as it pertains to students. Students question administrative authority to monitor and discipline student internet activity outside of school hours and off school grounds. The Visor examines the validity of these student claims and sits down with Dean of Students Tym Tagliaferro in order to answer the question:
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rotests for democracy in Hong Kong, which began Sept. 29, have escalated in the past several weeks. Hong Kong has been under Chinese rule since Britain ceded the territory in 1997. Citizens there retain certain rights that the rest of China lacks, including the freedoms of speech, press and assembly. Such freedoms have allowed for the growth and spread of their protests in a way that would be impossible in mainland China. On Aug. 31, China’s government announced that its future candidates for the Chief Executive position would undergo a process of selection by a “nominating committee” before being elected by popular vote. Currently, that committee is stacked with Beijing loyalists which, as the protesters point out, is both unfair and undemocratic. The movement hopes to force Beijing to grant Hong Kong complete democracy. They demand that current Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying resign and Beijing allow an open nomination for future executive candidates. In addition to their mass sit-in, protesters have asked university students to boycott classes, workers to go on strike and businesses to close temporarily. While the demonstrators have remained peaceful, Hong Kong police have responded with pep-
per spray and tear gas in several instances. On Oct. 15, armed police tried to evict a large group of protesters in Hong Kong’s business district. In their most violent action yet, they dragged protesters away and arrested dozens. However, they succeeded only in rallying more supporters to the demonstrators’ cause as people reacted in outrage to footage of an arrested man being taken to a dark corner and beaten by police. If the situation continues to worsen, lives will be at risk and the area will become dangerous. Blockage of Hong Kong, a financial hub of China, cannot persist without long lasting consequences. Soon, one side will need to back down; the problem is that neither the protesters nor the government seem willing to do so. The territory’s chief executive, Leung Chun-ying, has said there’s “zero chance” that Beijing will agree to change the electoral method and stated that he has no intention of resigning. This announcement comes as no surprise, because if China were to make an exception for Hong Kong, it would likely aggravate pro-democracy groups in other parts of the nation. But the protesters have also made it clear that they will not retreat. Until the standoff is resolved, Hong Kong will remain in an increasingly dangerous state.n
Student spirit must be seen and heard
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t would not come as a surprise to anyone who has attended a Hoban game when we say Hoban has one of the most supportive student bodies in the Akron area. . We have filled stands and gyms alike, showing our support for various Hoban sports teams. However, The Visor Editorial Board has seen a gradual drop in one of the most important qualities of a student body- spirit. The Hoban student body is there, but their spirit is not. Students come dressed head-to-toe in “America,” “Beach” or “Neon” themed clothing, ready to meet with friends but not to cheer on their team. At the Hoban vs. St. Vincent- St. Mary game there was a distinct disconnection between each grade level in the stands. The farther up the stands, the quieter it got; from not knowing the cheers to a simple lack of effort, the lackluster student section left much to be desired. Now, we are not saying the entire student section is sitting on their phones or yelling across the stands to their friends. Rather, the number of students who are not cheering is increasing.Attending Hoban athletic events is more than a simple social gathering. Partaking in the student section is an amazing opportunity to show support for the
various Hoban athletic teams. It is a time to show every person in the stands the passion, spirit and zeal that the Hoban student body was known for. School spirit has lately declined. The Visor Editorial Board believes the Superfans have done a great job in showing their spirit, and Spirit Committee has shown immense dedication in orchestrating the themes of each game, but it needs to go a step further. Superfans, take the time to show the freshman all the cheers. Go cheer-by-cheer, so they know them for future games. Also, during the games, go into the stands and get the students pumped. The Superfan section is amazing at the base of the stands, but it would be even better, if the whole section was just as spirited. Similarly,
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students cannot simply ignore attempts to raise school spirit. Superfans and various members of Hoban’s Student Council committees have spent hours working together to make the student sections the best they possibly can. It is time to take the initiative. If an individual is attending a game, it
Staff Reporters Julie Ciotola, Christian Cook, Amanda Deighen, Marilyn Icsman, Alexander Lynch, Anna Reece, Joseph Santucci, Angelina Sapp, Elizabeth Stitzel, Kameryn Zingale
should be a given that cheering is a must. Students should not simply stand there, they need to get involved, get loud and show everyone how proud the student section is to be be Hoban knights.n
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ore than one out of every three Americans will be diagnosed with cancer during their lifetime. Cancer claims the lives of thousands of people every year and affects nearly everyone, whether they themselves or a family member is diagnosed. When someone is diagnosed with cancer, there are two battles to fight- the battle to beat the disease, and the battle to pay for the medication. Often costing hundreds of thousands of dollars, the price of cancer can be almost as detrimental as the disease itself. Drug companies are taking advantage of cancer patients who have anxiety and fear from their diagnosis. These companies overcharge for their medicine and try to justify it through incorrect and immoral means. Companies advocate their prices because the cost of developing these drugs is expensive, but this does not mean that these companies should be charging such high prices. For example, it costs millions of dollars for car companies to develop an automobile, but the consumer does not pay a million dollars for the car. The consumer will pay what the car is
actually worth at a reasonable and fair price. Drug companies are making cancer patients pay the cost of the development of the drug on top of the actual value of the drug. As a result, cancer medications are excessively expensive. A few of these overpriced drugs, such as Zaltrap, are the most effective in cancer treatment, but can cost more than $100,000 per year. Recently, the Columbia Broadcasting System’s program 60 Minutes brought this atrocity to light. In the 60 Minutes episode, CBS correspondent Lesley Stahl interviewed Dr. Leonard Saltz, a leading expert on colon cancer and a chief of gastrointestinal oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. In the interview, Dr. Saltz explains that there are, in some cases, generic versions of the overpriced drugs that offer the same effect at a much lower price. If a generic drug is less expensive than a “name-brand” drug but has the same results, it proves that drug companies are overcharging patients for their medicine. Another reason cancer drug prices are so high is because private practice oncologists make a large commission on the
HOMEBOYARDEE by dan dicola expensive cancer drugs. They buy the drugs wholesale from the drug companies, and sell them at retail to their patients. The incentive to sell these overpriced drugs is very high, considering such a large commission. Selling these drugs at unreasonably high prices is completely unethical. Either patients must struggle to afford the cancer medication that may save their lives or they must face the risk of death. The truth is that health care businesses have leverage, the life of the patient, to extort prices that all must pay but only few can afford.n
He for She campaign sheds light on gender inequality
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n the recently announced He for She campaign, launched by UN Women, actress and UN Goodwill Ambassador Emma Watson introduced a new perspective on the idea of gender equality. Although many things have changed since the era when women were deemed simply as housewives and nothing more, the strength of a woman is still undervalued and underappreciated. Even we, as teenage girls, experience this prejudice of women being inferior to men. We believe that our rights are not respected as they should be, and while women have been fighting to achieve gender equality for centuries, it is still a prevalent issue in 2014. According to the American Association of University Women (AAUW), in 2013, among all of those who worked full-time, women were paid only seventy-eight percent of what men were paid. A woman is capable of working the same job as a man, so why should she not receive the same pay? Also, female sports have more often than not become the punchline to cruel jokes despite their hard work and effort, which is often equivalent to that of male sports teams. Female athletes such as Abby Wambach, 2012 FIFA World Player of the Year, and Brittney Griner, WNBA basketball star, have
exemplified an admirable amount of dedication, but are not recognized nearly as much as male athletes. Women deserve to be given the same athletic opportunities as men. In addition to this, society too often perceives women as weak and submissive. How often is it that a woman is the protagonist in a movie? In a 2013 study of the top one hundred films of the year, only about fifteen percent of identifiable protagonists were women. Women should not always be the “damsel in distress.” There should be just as many female heroines as there are male heroes. The opinion of a woman, whether it be on social, political, or economic issues, should be respected and considered. Women are not only underrepresented in our society, but misrepresented as well. Almost all famous females have been sexualized at some point; whether it be on the cover of a magazine or in an ad on television, women are mainly viewed as sex icons. We are expected to idolize the beauty of women portrayed in magazines because it is viewed as one of our “few” contributions to society. This issue of viewing women as lesser and only fit to be sex objects must end. One thing that is especially unique about this speech is that Watson addresses the matter of gender inequality not only for women, but
Puttin’ on the Ritz
by elizabeth stitzel and anna reece also for men. It is nearly unheard of to view a man as inferior or prejudiced against, but men face a challenge as well. They are incessantly taunted by the expectation to be strong, aggressive, controlling, and emotionless. They must always be the hero, the strong one. Because of this pressure to be completely void of any “girly” emotion like sadness, men are not as likely to get help for their problems. The reason gender inequality has been viewed with such negativity is it seems entirely one-sided. However, it is just as much an issue for men as it is for women. By joining in the He for She campaign, men can benefit just as much as women. The He for She campaign is a uniting movement, one that brings men’s attention to the issues surrounding gender inequality and does not just pin one sex against the other..n
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Survey Results are up! This is what 200 Hoban students had to say about their freedoms of speech. 1. Should the school be able to monitor and regulate tweets unrelated to Hoban Issues?
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2. Does Hoban administration have the right to tell you to delete a tweet?
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4. Is your account private?
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nder the first amendment of the Constitution, all citizens are granted the freedom of speech. Yet, what exactly does this right entitle people to say and, more specifically, what does this right allow students to say? The limitations of this freedom have been greatly contested between students and administrators. Several cases have been held before the Supreme Court in regards to the student’s right to speak freely. In the 1969 case of Tinker v. Des Moines Independent School District it was determined that school officials cannot silence a student’s speech simply because they do not like it. Administrators must produce evidence that the student’s expression would produce disruption of the school environment or infringe on the rights of others. Then in 1986 in the case of Bethel School District v. Fraser the Supreme Court ruled that schools have the authority to punish students who use lewd vocabulary as “the rights of students are not automatically coextensive with the rights of adults in other settings”. The first amendment does not provide individuals with the right to speak in such a manner that would infringe on the rights or reputation of another.
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Junior expands leadership skills with others in the community by sarah carmon
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unior Morgan Stubbendieck has been selected to participate in Junior Leadership Medina County. As a part of the 2014-2015 program, Stubbendieck will focus on improving leadership and communication skills. Junior Leadership Medina is a program based on giving future leaders living in Medina County the ability to utilize teamwork, gain respect for diversity and grow personally with self-confidence. As the daughter of Leadership Medina alumni, Stubbendieck will be following in the footsteps of her mother and father, Alison and Mark Stubbendieck. “Both of my parents participated in Medina County Leadership. They always shared their experiences about it with me and encouraged me to step outside my comfort zone and try something new,” Stubbendieck said. “They told me this would be an experience that I would never forget, so I decided to follow through with the application.” This six month program includes interactive learning experiences that are collaborative and in-depth. With three and a half days on retreats and seven program days, the participants are given many opportunities to grow in the skills they need. The program days are developed by Junior Leadership program alumni and committee members of the Leadership Medina program. After the program days and retreats, the sophomores and juniors work together to devise their own leadership project. This
The 46 members of the 2015 Junior Leadership Medina County stand together for a group photo after the class’ opening retreat.
project gives the class an ability to find their strengths in leadership while working with a group. It also gives them the ability to collaborate with students their age in Medina County. “In order to succeed in this program, I believe, a student must be able to step out of his or her comfort zone and build a community through teamwork,” Stubbendieck said. “It helps to build upon what you already know so you are able to take new skills back to school with you and become a leader.” This program also helps students become better acquainted with the leadership opportunities in the county. Around 62 percent of the alumni of this program have stated that
they plan to pursue other leadership opportunities in college and in their lifelong endeavors. Furthermore, 82 percent of students have been offered financial scholarships for college and other educational programs that extend the alumni’s leadership education. “I’ve already met a lot of new people and am really looking forward to our program days. The opening retreat was an amazing experience,” Stubbendieck said. “We worked on building unity among our class through challenge courses and activities.” Stubbendieck started her journey with this program on September 26th and will complete the program on March 26th. n
Senior receives National Achievement Scholarship Award by julie ciotola
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wo weeks ago, Senior Alexandria Jackson was recognized as an Outstanding Participant in the 2015 National Achievement Scholarship Program. Beginning in 1964, this program has awarded outstanding students for the past 50 years, giving them an opportunity to compete for money towards college. This specific award honors African American high school students that score exceptionally well on the Preliminary SAT (PSAT). Since other Hoban students had already been awarded for their PSAT performance, Jackson was taken by surprise when given this certificate. “When they announced my name I was very surprised because they had already announced all the people who won awards from the National Achievement Scholarship program, but I guess I was just late to the par-
ty.” Jackson said. She learned of the news in Brother Phil’s classroom, and was able to share the experience with her classmates. “My English class began clapping for me and congratulating me so it was pretty cool!” Jackson said. In addition to her friends, her family was also extremely pleased to hear the news and their positive reaction helped Jackson celebrate as well. “ At first the award didn’t mean much to me, I just thought it was a regular award, but my parents and family were so happy and proud of me so it’s kind of a big deal now” Jackson said. The award given to Jackson is reserved for African Americans scoring in the top three percent on the test, which can be used to improve college applications. “The award puts me above some of the other applicants who have the same scores and GPA as I do,” Jackson said. Although some awards given by the Nation-
al Achievement Scholarship Program require work in addition to taking the PSAT, Jackson did not have to complete any additional tasks. “To get this award I just took the PSAT like everyone else, I did the reviews we had in class but there was really no preparation,” Jackson said. In addition to her testing skills, Jackson also participates in Spanish Club, peer mentoring, is a student ambassador and competes in varsity track and swimming. Her school involvement, along with her most recent academic success, are all assets that she plans to use towards college and a successful future.”I definitely plan on using this award to get scholarships in college,”Jackson said. With her final swim and track seasons ahead and her impressive award backing her, Jackson hopes to go to The Ohio State University, and continues to work hard to successfully complete her senior year. n
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In the past weeks, Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) has transformed from a distant outbreak into a worldwide pandemic. Once isolated in tribal Africa, this deadly viral disease has traveled across the globe to other countries, including Spain, France, Germany and the U.S. When compared to the five previous large scale outbreaks of Ebola, the current epidemic in west Africa and other parts of the world is by far the largest and most complex. Already, there have been over 8,000 cases and over 4,000 deaths in this outbreak, more than all others combined. Although it is less contagious than other diseases like Measles and HIV, EVD has an extremely high rate of death. Its fatality rate of 70 percent dwarfs those of the other diseases, which are next to nothing. But similar to other common viruses, Ebola can be transmitted through body fluids. A cough or sneeze from an infected person can contaminate the world around them. Just like a cold or the flu, Ebola can easily be contracted through ever yday life and, in the first stages of the disease, its symptoms are ver y similar. It is not until the later stages that the virus differentiates itself into a deadlier sickness. The 2014 outbreak of Ebola has over whelmed the world, and many countries have proven unprepared for the incurable disease, including the U.S. The lack of authority from health officials has made it possible for Ebola to travel across the countr y from Dallas, Texas right into our hometown of Akron, Ohio. Now that it is close to home, EVD has been put under the microscope and new awareness has emerged.
“On one hand, it needs to be taken seriously to a certain extent, on the other mass hysteria can cause more harm than the virus itself.” Coach T.K. Griffith ‘89
“The government seems to have it under control, I guess” Joey Lawrence ‘16
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“Even though it definitely is serious, I think its been overblown.”
think? Responses to the Ebola outbreak in the U.S.
“Its been blown out of proportion, I think we need to take a step back and look at the situation at hand.”
Christina Whitehouse ‘18
“What scares me is that it made it to Akron.”
Henry Stitzel ‘15
Amanda Witchey ‘17
Ebola Unfolding in the United States:
1976 1995 2000 2007 2014
Second Worst Year - Sudan, Democratic Republic of Congo - 602 cases, 431 deaths
Fifth Worst Year - Democratic Republic of Congo - 315 cases, 254 deaths
Third Worst Year - Uganda - 425 cases, 224 deaths
Fourth Worst Year - Uganda, Democratic Republic of Congo - 413 cases, 224 deaths
Worst Year - Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone (Possibly other parts of the world) - 8481 cases, 4079 deaths
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Two U.S. missionary physicians infected with Ebola in Liberia are flown to Atlanta for treatment.
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The two U.S. missionary aid workers treated in Atlanta are released from the hospital free of the virus.
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Duncan goes to a Dallas hospital complaining of fever and abdominal pain, but hospital workers send him back to his apartment with antibiotics.
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Duncan’s condition worsens, and he is taken to the Dallas hospital by ambulance.
Liberian national Thomas Eric Duncan, 42, flies from Liberia to Dallas via Brussels and Washington after reportedly trying to help a woman with Ebola in his home country.
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Possible Treatments For Ebola: ZMapp- A therapeutic medicine that combines three different antibiotics that bind to the protein of the Ebola virus and prevent it from entering the cell TKM-Ebola - A therapeutical medicine that prevent the Ebola virus from producing proteins. VSV-EBOV - A viral vaccine that stimulates the immune system to develop antibodies against the Ebola proteins. Supportive Therapy - A basic treatment in which healthcare workers maintain the patients oxygen status and blood pressure, balance their fluids and electrolytes, and treat them for any other infections.
SYMPTOMS OF EBOLA
Symptoms begin to appear within 21 days of contraction
Bleeding
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Sore Throat Impaired Function of Liver and Kidney
Measles
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HIV Hepatitis C SARS
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CDC confirms Duncan has Ebola, making his the first case diagnosed in the United States.
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Duncan dies in Dallas Presbyterian Hospital. WHO raises Ebola toll to 3,879 dead out of 8,033 cases and says there is no evidence the epidemic is being brought under control in West Africa. U.S. government orders five major airports to screen passengers from West Africa for fever.
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Amber Vinson, a 29 year-old nurse at the Dallas hospital, takes a flight from Dallas to Cleveland.
Officials confirm Nina Pham, a 26 year-old Dallas nurse who treated the dying Duncan, tested positive for Ebola at Dallas Presbyterian Hospital.
Vinson flies from Cleveland to Dallas
Vinson is confirmed with Ebola at Dallas Presbyterian Hospital.
Vinson flown to Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia for treatment.
An unnamed American Ebola patient is discharged from Emory University Hospital, free of the virus.
United States issues stricter guidelines for health workers treating Ebola victims.
A Dallas health worker who handled clinical specimens from Thomas Eric Duncan is quarantined aboard a Carnival cruise ship. President Barack Obama said the US must respond much more aggressively to prepare at home and confront the outbreak abroad.
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Pumpkin Pie Blizzard
“This blizzard is really good! It tastes just like a piece of pumpkin pie! The only thing that I would change is the pie pieces: they should make them a little softer.” -Alex Jackson ‘15
Pumpkin Spice M&M’s “They’re good. I taste the pumpkin, but not the spice.” -Jack Bahmer ‘18
Pumpkin Pie Pop-Tarts
“They’re very good. However, despite their delicious flavor, they lack authentic pumpkin flavor.” -Shannon McMahon ‘16
Pumpkin Spice
&Everything Nice by marilyn icsman With fall finally here, America’s seasonal obsession with pumpkin spice is at its peak. Hoban students reviewed the pwumpkin version of some of their favorite foods.
Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte “The Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL) is a personal enemy of mine. Its overbearing pumpkin taste is not met with enough spice, and the resulting flavor is too sweet. If I wanted to drink pumpkin, I would juice one myself.” -Brian Rozumny ‘16
Pumpkin Spice Creme Oreos “They’re confusing. I do taste the pumpkin, though. I like the crunchy consistency of the outer layer, but the inner layer left me slightly disappointed. Good seasonal purchase, but I wouldn’t buy it throughout the year.” -T.K. Griffith
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Halloween by christina gorey
Pumpkin and Apple Picking
Before the chill of Jack Frost seizes Akron, make sure to stop by Ramseyer and Kingsway Farms to enjoy a variety of fall festivities, like pumpkin picking and corn mazes. You can also visit Dunlap’s Orchard, Kuner’s Fruit Farm or Horseshoe Orchard to get first choice of this Autumn’s apple harvest. Enjoy the sweet crunch of a fresh apple, or the warmth of a mug of hot cider, while strolling through the sprawling orchards.
Haunted Schoolhouse and Laboratory
ABC Family “13 Nights of Halloween” If haunted houses are not your thing, why not settle down with a pumpkin spice latte or candy corn, and watch ABC Family’s Halloween movie marathon? Including Halloween classics like Casper and The Addam’s Family, as well as Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part One and Two, and The Hunger Games, this year’s marathon is definitely one to watch!
HalloWeekends at Cedar Point
Adrenaline junkies and thrill-seekers alike will flock to Cedar Point’s annual HalloWeekends. Boasting six soul-shaking “scarezones”, where gruesome Screamsters hide behind every corner, this year’s Halloweekends is ready to test the strength of the most stalwart thrill-seekers. Halloweekends began on September 12 and will continue through November 1, 2014. Adult tickets start at $59.99,and all roller coasters are open to riders for their final runs of the season.
Carnival of Horrors at Blossom Home to one of Ohio’s scariest haunted attractions, the Carnival of Horrors will test the bravery of all who enter! Starting on a journey through an old abandoned fun house, and continuing to travel deep into the Wicked Woods, armed with only a flashlight, those who enter must beware of what may lie beyond. Next you encounter the Insane Asylum, where psychotic inmates lurk within the chaotic labyrinth! Finally, your wits are truly tested when entering the Freakshow in 3-D, where the floor, walls and every undead creature becomes a living 3-D experience. For extreme thrill-seekers only, proceed to the Carnival of Horrors with caution!
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A traditional haunting ground in Akron, the Haunted Schoolhouse and Laboratory are filled with ghosts, goblins and gore galore! Be prepared to test your wits as you wind your way through seven levels of imminent ambush! Located on Triplett Avenue in Akron, Ohio, the Haunted Schoolhouse and Laboratory are easily accessible to students, and with ticket prices at $17.00 for one house or $26.00 for two, these attractions are an excellent choice. The schoolhouse and Laboratory open on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays starting October 16 and continuing through November 1, 2014.
Monster Dash and Trick-or-Trot 5k Runners of all ages and skill levels beware! Monsters lurk behind every twist and turn of this festive 5k through Downtown Akron. Dressed in their most festive and frightful Halloween costumes, runners must be prepared to run for lives, as they are pursuited by zombies, werewolves and hundreds of other frightening monsters. For those prepared to accept this challenge, the 5k Monster Dash will start at 9:15 am on October 26. However if running is simply not your thing, or the allure of candy is too strong, trick-or-treating starts at 9:00 a.m. and goes until 10:30 am.
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Fall Music
Reviews on new releases
by joey santucci
1989 Taylor Swift Goddess BANKS
Release Date: September 9 Jillian Banks’ (BANKS) first studio album perfectly establishes her unique, but often dreary, sound. Dark tones in songs such as “Waiting Game” and “Beggin’ For Thread” are iconic to the Los Angeles native but leave listeners dissatisfied. BANKS could certainly go places, but Goddess does not, and instead seems to remain in the same depressing place for an exhausting 59 minutes. Stand Out: “Waiting Game”, “Before I Ever Met You” Throw Away: “Alibi”
Hozier Hozier
Release Date: October 7 The blues-folk musician, Hozier, is on track to become the breakout music star of the year. The Irish-born musician recently released his thirteen track debut album, Hozier, where his unique style and melancholy tone, combined with catchy tunes, make for a delightful listen. Stand Out: “Take Me to Church”, “Work Song” Throw Away: “Like Real People Do”
The Spoils of Babylon
Release Date: October 27 For her fifth studio album, Taylor Swift takes a late 80’s pop approach to her classic country-pop style. Synthetic productions betray her beloved southern roots and illustrate yet another example of a celebrity conforming to an unoriginal, yet popular, style of music. However, her meaningful lyrics, present in songs such as “Out of the Woods,” show that she has not completely sold her soul to mainstream media. Stand Out: “Out of the Woods”, “Shake it Off” Throw Away: “How You Get the Girl”
Classics She & Him
Release Date: October 28 Previously covering oldies and classical music, this dynamic duo recorded live with a twenty piece orchestra for their new album. “It was a dream of ours to record these songs in a way that highlighted the brilliance of the songwriting and the beauty of their melodies,” Zooey Deschael said in a statement to CoS. Deschanel and M. Ward bring a fresh, interesting sound to old tunes in a record that is enjoyable for all ages. Stand Out: TBD Throw Away: TBD
A rip-roaring riff on 1970’s and 80’s dramatic miniseries, Spoils tells the story of an oil magnate and his dysfunctional family from the beginning to the end of his life. The miniseries has a star-studded cast including Tobey Maguire, Kristen Wiig, Jessica Alba, Val Kilmer, Carey Mulligan, Haley Joel Osment and Will Ferrell.
Bob’s Burgers
Under the radar Shows You Can
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Unlike the raunchier Seth MacFarlane fare of the Fox Network’s animated shows, Bob’s Burgers is a comedy with heart and soul. The show is focused on burger joint owner Bob Belcher and his family: his quirky wife Linda, musical son Gene, scheming daughter Louise and their incredibly awkward scene-stealing tween daughter Tina. Each character, whether a member of the eccentric Belcher family or Skins UK, a teen drama, is like a cross between Gossip the even wilder inhabitants of the town they live in, adds to Girl and Degrassi - it has all the scheming and intrigue of the wit and hilarity of the show. America’s Gossip Girl and the extreme twists of Canada’s Degrassi. The show, like Degrassi, switches out its main cast of characters every two years, so the storylines are alLuther, a British crime drama, is the story of homicide detective ways unique. An American remake was made on MTV, but John Luther (played by Idris Elba). Luther refuses to “play by the due to the mature content of the show, it was unsuccessful. rules,” but unlike the majority of “wildcard cop” cliches on TV The most well-known star of Skins UK is Nicholas Hoult, and in movies, Luther often must face the consequences of his who went on to star in Warm Bodies and the most recent actions as the darkness of his cases consumes him. Luther is X-Men films. Skins UK is highly risqué, so viewer discretion filled with gut-wrenching suspense from the beginning to the is advised. end.
Skins UK
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Where in the World is HOBAN going? Each year, Hoban students have the opportunity to do service in different places all over the world. This map shares all of the places that Hoban students will be traveling to to serve this year.
Those in Texas will work with organizations that help the homeless and immigrant populations in Austin. They will also have the opportunity to visit fellow Holy Cross school, St. Edward’s University.
Chicago, Illinois
Students going to El Salvador will be able to learn about the civil war that took place in the 1980s by visiting significant locations around the country. They will also hear from families and individuals directly affected by the violence of the war. The students will see what the Diocese of Cleveland has been doing in El Salvador for more than fifty years.
New Orleans, Louisiana
Students will travel to Honduras for a week with Father Mike Ausperk and Holy Family Parish members to aid individuals looking for medical treatment. Students will assist in the translation process with the help of native translators. They will immerse themselves in the culture of Honduras and will stay at an orphanage and interact with the children.
Students will stay with Brothers of the Holy Cross at Holy Cross School and Abdhayadhama Human Development Center, a boys orphanage. Students will work directly with the boys by leading English, math, art, and computer classes. They will also visit the Holy Cross school next door to the Abdhayadhama Human Development Center. Additionally, students will spend one to two days sightseeing around southern India to visit the different locations where Holy Cross has been living and working in.
Students will travel to downtown Chicago to participate in different service projects and work with many people of various faith denominations. They will also work with the Interfaith Youth Core, an organization that former Hoban teacher Mrs. Clark is involved in.
Although Hurricane Katrina occurred in 2005, but the 81 billion dollars of property damage that resulted from it is still an issue. Students that go to New Orleans will help in the effort to repair and rebuild this destruction. Community members will offer their firsthand accounts of the massive hurricane.
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Austin, Texas
El Salvador
Honduras
Bangalore, India
by libby stitzel
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W hich Co-curricular Should
YOU
Do you like to excercise your brain outside of school?
join....
by joe brennan
Do you make a firm stance against underage misbehavior?
NO!
Do you like to prove that you’re smarter than other people?
Any sort of excercise?
Not Always
Yes No Comment
Yes
Eh...
Smacking Balls
Yes Pressing buzzers
Do you like buliding cool stuff?
- or -
- or -
Throwing Balls Fancy yourself an artist?
Of Course!
Not Really Intramural Volleyball
Science Nerd
- or -
Intramural Basketball
S.A.D.D.
Cross-Examining Witnesses?
No
All-Around Genius
Obviously
Yes
Science Olympiad Buliding cool stuff that moves?
Academic Challenge
Fine Arts Club
No Do you like animals better than humans? Bridge Building Club
Would you rather....
Is that even a question?!?
Never
Things that fly
- or -
Sometimes Animal Care League
Mock Trial
Things you can drive
Write a novel
- or Work as tech support Creative Writing Club
Rocket Club Cultural Fair
E D I S OUT
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A vast number of co-curriculars exist at Hoban, most of which are unexplored by the majority of the student body. Even if this flow chart landed you in a club you have never heard of, do not hesitate to try something new and meet other students who share your interests. *clubs and activities as listed on Hoban website, where further info is available
The Classroom....
Graphics by Sarah Carmon
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WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE A
THREE SPORT ATHLETE? by dan dicola
Senior Owen Mellon participates in three sports during the school year. In the fall, he plays wide receiver for the football team, in the winter, he wrestles and in the spring, he plays midfield in lacrosse. A tremendous amount of hard work and determination is required of a three sport athlete, including:
What defines a three-sport athlete? “Motivation, being able to sacrifice time and be dedicated, hardworking, love for the sport, being able to work in a team and being able to get back up after taking a hard hit. It’s not easy, but I think it is worth it in the end.”
What type of athletic training do you do? “I do 4-40 performance, weightlifting at Hoban, conditioning for each individual sport, and I run. If I can improve my physical condition, I will.”
How long have you been playing sports and what sport do you have the most passion for? Why? “Well, I’ve been playing football for ten years, wrestling for four years, and playing lacrosse for four years. I’m most passionate about whatever sport is in season. I focus on one sport at a time. ”
What diet do you have to maintain due to your athletic lifestyle? “Plenty of Taco Bell and Wally Waffle, except for during wrestling season. During wrestling season, I have to maintain the same weight throughout the entire season, so I don’t eat large portions.”
How do you “run” a social life and still have time to practice? “Although I’m committed to sports, I spend whatever free time I have with my friends and family.”
Q& A
On Sept. 29, three of Hoban’s senior football captains volunteered their time at Canton Montessori School teaching preschoolers and Kindergarteners to play football.
by angelina sapp What was your favorite memory? Owen : “Mine was probably throwing a touchdown pass to my boy Maurice for a touchdown.” Dan: “We were playing the game and I picked up the kid and carried him into the end zone so no one could tackle him.” Ted: “I just enjoyed spending time with the kids. It was fun.”
Owen: If we had the opportunity I feel like we all would. It was a lot of fun, and the kids were fun to play with. Ted: I’m sure I will be there again. It is my mom’s school.
If given the opportunity, would you volunteer there again? Owen: If we had the opportunity I feel like we all would. It was a lot of fun, and the kids were fun to play with. Ted: I’m sure I will be there again. It is my moms school.
Dan: It was weird to see, like, how we are the senior high school football players and how when we were kids we really looked up to people at Hoban and even St. V and Walsh... It was weird to be on the other end of that; to see all these kids look up to us.
Why did you guys decide to volunteer there? Owen: Just for the experience... Because somebody has to teach the kids sooner or later about the game of football and why not us. Dan: We thought it would be a good time Ted: Pretty much because she asked us to
Anything else? Ted: Owen can not play quarterback. Owen: I threw a touchdown pass! Dan: ...To a 5 year old.
Graphics by Sarah Carmon
If given the opportunity, would you volunteer there again?
How did the experience impact your life?