Issue 1 by Archbishop Hoban Visor

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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

U.s. Olympic Sweep

Meet the new Hoban Principal, Ms. Hanson Student examines the different approaches of the Presidential nominees page 4

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Find out which Hoban club you should join page 10

Gender Discrimination in Athletics

ender discrimination goes back to the beginning of time, whether it be the fight for women’s suffrage or simply the long journey to accepting that a woman’s role is not just in the kitchen. Although the issue has in fact come a long way, today’s society is presently combating a more subtle form of this underlying concept. Female athletes consistently put in the the same amount of hard work, training and talent as their male counterparts, but rarely receive the same honor, glory, or pay. For example, the average salary for a Major League Baseball player is $4.2 million a year, in addition to $100 a day in meal money. Whereas, according to the National Pro Fastpitch website, the average wage for a professional women’s softball player in the NPF is currently $6000 a season. The idea that men’s programs are of more value than women’s is quite frankly degrading, and now at last, this injustice is being addressed. After recently winning the World Cup for the third time, some of the players from the United States National Women’s Soccer team decided to speak out against this injustice, and filed a claim to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commision, an organization fighting for equal pay in the workplace. The U.S Women’s Soccer Team, despite their success winning both the World Cup and Olympic Gold multiple times, is still paid 40% less than the men’s team. According to a study done by the New York Times, the athletes in the men’s program receive $5000 per game they lose, and that can increase up to $18000 for a win depending on the opponent. Whereas, an athlete from the women’s team receives up to $2000, but only after a victory. Not only that, but the female athletes are continually faced with a lack of respect compared to men. The head of the FIFA Soccer Organization, Sepp Blatter, became infamous after making several disrespectful remarks on how the women are

playing only for their looks and should invest in shorter shorts as to better appeal to their audience. Fortunately, the U.S Soccer Organization has spoken out about the case, saying they are now working towards providing a full-time salary for every one of its’ players, despite gender. However this does not stop the issue from hitting close to home. Even at the highschool level, the turn out for a high school football game is significantly larger than that of say a girls basketball game, and astronomically larger than that of a girls lacrosse game. Despite programs like Title IX, funding for girls sports is extremely lower compared to the boys. At most high schools, it seems to be that the boys teams are treated like royalty, while the girls always get the short end of the stick. Even here at Hoban, our baseball team has a state of the art field complete with speakers, bull-pen areas for pitchers to warm up, and a tarp to protect their infield. While the girls, despite their continued success, played over half of last season in ripped uniform pants, and continue to play with a temporary outfield fence, due to “limited space” for teams to practice. This “limited space” has forced the girl’s state championship soccer team and the girl’s state semi-finalist softball team to practice on the same field alongside the boy’s soccer team, and even some track and field events. It has started to become a recurrent theme in high school sports that the boys are supposedly more capable and more important to a school’s athletic reputation, leaving the female athletes out of sight and out of mind. Whether it be on a national, professional, collegiate, or high school level, gender discrimination plagues athletic programs and athletes across the country. This issue goes beyond the playing field and into the roots of American culture. It is a common epidemic that we must stand firmly against in order to put an end to today’s wide social acceptance for inequality.

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Opinion

Olympic Games Should Return to Greece

hroughout the month of August, people around the world were enraptured by the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics. The dazzling opening ceremonies combined with the stellar athletes ensured a show that would captivate its audience. Thanks to the 79 new world records, the Russian doping exclusions and the Ryan Lochte scandal, people were glued to the screen. However, the Olympics do not always inspire thoughts of awe and world cooperation. Countries who host the Olympics are almost always left with economic losses. The International Olympic Committee takes 70 percent of television revenue and sticks the host country with the bill. Most of the costs associated with hosting the Olympics arise from infrastructure. Countries need transportation, housing and a wide range of very specific sports complexes. These investments are costly. The 2014 Winter Sochi games were supposed to cost $12 billion; the total came to $55 billion. After the conclusion of the games, these expensive compounds sit vacant and forgotten. Some are even used as shelters for the homeless. Another problem with the Olympic rotation is the legitimacy that the games provide to countries and dictators. World leaders often feel that once they have hosted the Olympics, or have been chosen to host, the world community has approved of them

and their actions. Take for example, Russian president Vladimir Putin. Just a few short months after the 2014 Winter Olympics were held in Sochi, Russia invaded and annexed Crimea. In preparation for the 2008 Summer Olympics, Beijing residents were evicted from their homes so they could be demolished to make room for new infrastructure. To build up that infrastructure, abuse of migrant workers increased. Chinese citizens who expressed concern about human rights violations were silenced by means of intimidation, house arrest and imprisonment. Members of foreign media were restricted and harassed. Many benefits could be reaped by returning the Olympics to their ancestral home: Greece. The Greek economy has shrunk by a quarter in the last eight years. This shrinkage is equivalent to the Great Depression in 1930s America. By permanently returning the Olympics to Greece, the nation would have a fixed source of income. Greece would be able to avoid the pitfalls other nations face when building facilities. The 2004 Summer Olympics were held in Athens, so instead of building a completely new center, the existing one would just need to be routinely refurbished. During the years inbetween the games, the facilities could function as training grounds, championship arenas, an athletic theme park

Julia Newsany or a museum. Greece is also currently the weak link of the European Union. They are buried in debt and their unemployment rate has reached 24.4 percent. They anually run out of money and are forced to dive deeper into debt by borrowing from countries such as Germany. In the summer of 2015, Greece came dangerously close to defaulting. By bolstering the Greek economy, the damage inflicted by the so called “Brexit” in June 2016 could begin to heal. A strong Greek economy means a stronger EU, and by extension, a stronger global economy. The Olympics could be the catalyst in the rejuvenation of Greece, and Greece could be the answer to the Olympics dodgy reputation. By eliminating the need for specialized infrastructure human rights violations will lessen, and the Olympics can truly function as a celebration of international cooperation without a dark shadow hanging over the games.

iMessage Ban hinders Student Performance

hether primitive or highly sophisticated, communication has been, and continues to be, the foundation for the advancement of ideas, technology, and society. When communication is subtracted from the earthly equation or molded to fit the agendas of certain individuals, it has lost its most pure form. When it becomes reproached in places such as a school, it can be reasoned to an elementary degree that no good will come from the situation. High school is life’s greatest social experiment, and with valid reason. With almost 900 teenagers sitting behind cramped, metal desks for nearly eight hours, the brief moments of interaction and communication with other students in the halls, at lunch, or at the beginning of class become a safe haven from the mental and emotional taxation of schoolwork. The amount of students in one building at any particular amount of time renders school a very social setting. However, this is not the popular opinion of most

administrative staff members and teachers. There is no debate that a school’s primary purpose is to educate, but there will be negative side effects. The communication between students via iMessage is not one of those. What can be translated as censorship, the banning of iMessage for unknown reasons, will only create more issues rather than fix the unknown one at hand. The banning of iMessage creates major inconveniences in regards to projects, science labs, and other forms of homework. When tasked to work on group projects, one of the first actions a student will undertake is the creation of a group message that includes all members of said group. iMessage allows students to easily communicate and divide courses of action, send necessary pictures, and copy and paste text that can then be shared with others. This can all be easily done without divulging personal information such as a phone number. Outlawing iMessage will in no way, shape, or form, solve the “issue” that is

Rightly Ryan communication among students. There are hundreds, if not thousands of other apps that allow students to chat amongst themselves. As each new app inevitably becomes banned, there will always be the direct messages of social media, one of the most effective ways for students to communicate. With the communication on iPads now limited, more students will inevitably turn to their phone during school hours as their primary source of correspondence. Therefore it is inappropriate to punish the entire student body because of the actions of few.

TRUMP

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Analyzing the candates’ approaches towards the White House By Shamael Muhammad

or nearly one year, the 2016 election has been everything from a consistent headline in newspapers to trending on Twitter for weeks at a time — it is immensely difficult to approach anyone on American soil who hasn’t heard the names Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump. Predictably so, this pair of phenomenally different candidates stand on little to no common ground, especially referring to their approach to seizing the seat in the White House. Becoming the nation’s president is no easy feat, and unfortunately, there is no manual provided that explicitly details how to be the so-called most powerful man (or woman) in the world. Thus, it is up to those who run to determine the most effective strategies to trounce their opposition, and after the departure of Ben Carson, Bernie Sanders, Ted Cruz and several others from the race, the final showdown intensifies between Clinton and Trump. Trump, a rather notorious figure in the presidential election, appears to view the race as some sort of reality show — an oddly “American” standpoint that reduces the vitality of certain events to entertainment and appeal. He is informal and jovial during his speeches and debates, and has a seemingly completely unfiltered tongue, proven by his devilishly controversial views on several topics, including but not limited to negatively stereotyping Mexicans and African Americans and openly discriminating against Muslims, whether they hail from the Middle East or so much as share American origins with the possible president. But how is this an advantage for him? How is being openly racist, sexist and islamophobic good for Trump? The solution, in its simplest form, is publicity. Trump’s antics gain him attention and recognition, no matter if it’s the good or the bad kind. Bad publicity still assures that people know his name and know very basic, general aspects of his public presentation, and this is a true gain as the more he spreads, the more likely it is that people like

him will take notice of his run and support him. Regardless of how an individual views this country, it is unignorable that people strikingly similar to Trump exist, and exist in myriads. The point of electing someone to office is the pursuit of a sense of security through the representation provided by the selected official. The more people that see themselves and their ideals in a candidate, the more votes they will garner and the higher their chances of winning the title. This is why Trump is so shameless with his views, no matter how extreme they are, as he knows that Americans just like him will notice that finally, someone is playing their field. Thus many, thanks to Trump’s “all-American” attitude and media exposure, believe he best exemplifies the Land of the Free. He soaks up the spotlight and uses it as a tool, equips and manipulates it to embolden his standpoint on what he believes are issues past presidents have consciously ignored and under-addressed. He is not afraid to place his opposition in hot water, either, evident when he said “The only card [Hillary Clinton] has is the woman’s card. She’s got nothing else to offer and frankly, if Hillary Clinton were a man, I don’t think she’d get five percent of the vote. The only thing she’s got going is the woman’s card, and the beautiful thing is, women don’t like her.” This claim of his is not entirely supported by any facts or statistics, but it reveals that he is, or perceives himself to be, aware of his competition and their motives, advantages, disadvantages, and will use his exposure to dismount them as best he can. This tactic is legitimate and, as most citizens can begrudgingly attest, has garnered results in Trump’s favor. But this does not equate to him being the best choice for this nation’s future — his controversial standpoints contradict the idealistic American mindset in that minorities are not recognized and large groups of people are marginalized based on his subjective opinions. Clinton seems not to share any of Trump’s philosophies to “Make America Great Again,” and

she has taken an entirely different approach to claiming the Oval Office. Trump’s declaration of Hillary’s feminine support is surprisingly not far off, as 51 percent of her following is female — just slightly more than half. But his insinuation that this is all she has to rely on is rather farfetched, as even current President Barack Obama outwardly supports Clinton, claiming that her experience and willingness to listen diligently and work vigorously to solve difficult problems is the best possible trait a nation’s leader can have. His opinion regarding the female candidate has shifted wildly from his claim back in 2008, as he was running against her. “[Clinton] will say anything [to get elected] and do nothing,” said Obama, two terms ago. But Obama, as well as a hoard of other Americans, seems to be willing to do absolutely anything to keep Trump from getting in office, even if it means settling for someone slightly untrustworthy. Recently, however, Clinton has been noticeably quiet. She remains out of the spotlight for most of what the public sees and turns a blind eye to Trump’s persistence in challenging her via social media and debate. It may seem unwise of her to do, but the results of her silence don’t lie. As Trump is unafraid to behave haughtily and freely expresses his irreverent viewpoints, he not only gains supporters like him, but strong opposition. And after Bernie Sander’s leaving the race, his supporters flooded to Clinton — though a considerable number of them are deciding to not vote at all. Only time can tell who will seize the presidential crown in the end, but we all have our hopes and predictions. The only thing that is certain is that neither Hillary Clinton nor Donald Trump are idiotic (at least, as far as tactics go), and no matter whom you support or despise, neither of them are possible to ignore.

News

Stiller Completes Cross Country Expedition By Lukus Stricker and Molly Sack

hen most people picture their summer vacations, they picture themselves with friends at the beach, at a concert or maybe just staying home and sleeping in. However, senior Ben Stiller had a different idea of how he could make his summer one to remember. During the past few months, Stiller took it upon himself to go on a solo bike ride from Akron, Ohio all the way down south to Miami, Florida, a trip spanning more than 2100 miles. “I wanted to inspire people to achieve things beyond what they believed was possible,” Stiller said in regards to his initial inspiration to take up such a voyage. During the trip, Stiller found refuge in the houses of various strangers through apps made for voyages such as his own. “Surprisingly enough, staying with complete strangers every night was actually

pretty relieving,” he said. “After a long day of 100+ miles, a friendly face is enough for me.” The trip was not entirely full of friendly faces however. “I was chased by bears in West Virginia, zoomed down mountains in Virginia… [and] was hit by cars twice, once in Charleston and again in Cocoa Beach,” Ben said. It also didn’t help that his parents didn’t support his voyage. “They didn’t support me the entire time until I was finished, my mother and father communicated with me daily, but wouldn’t help because they wanted me to turn back at every opportunity,” he said. “Every night before I went to sleep I would think to myself, ‘Do you want to still do this? It isn’t that far back,’ but I was dedicated to completing my journey and I know now that pain is temporary and I had to prove to myself that I can accomplish the

impossible,” he said. “I wish I could have brought more money along the way,” he said in regards to whether or not he should’ve approached the situation differently. “I was burning over 10,000 calories a day once I got used to the long miles, and food became a precious commodity [and] I wish I could’ve brought a GOPro because I could have had much better coverage and footage of all the amazing views and people I met just on the fly.” Stiller’s trip is one that not many others would stick on their agenda for summer 2016, but he wouldn’t have had it any other way. “No regrets on my part,” he said with a smile.

Mardini Sisters Swim Their Way to Rio By Bridget Wiedt

or years athletes all around the world worked tirelessly for the opportunity to compete in the olympics. For one athlete, however, this hard work was accompanied by a brave decision to leave home, and many near-death experiences. After making the fledgling Syrian Refugee Olympic Team, Yusra Mardini and her sister Sarah Mardini ambitiously left their war-torn home and embarked on a journey to Rio. Halfway through their trip the swimmers found themselves, along with 18 other refugees, on a small dinghy headed for the Greek island of Lesvos. As they made their way across the sea, the boat’s engine suddenly broke and they started to take on water. Only the Madrini sisters and two men knew how to swim, giving them no other option but to get out and try to push the boat along. Not long after their endeavor began, the two men suffered from fatigue and were unable to help Sarah and Yusra continue their impossible mission. Over the next three hours, the sisters found themselves tired and hopeless as they continued fighting for their lives and the lives of 18 others.

“You are in the middle of the sea,” Sarah said. “No one is hearing you and no one is helping you.” Hours later the dinghy landed on shore and hope was immediately restored for the Mardini sisters. As they continued their

grueling journey, Yusra was able to start focusing less on saving lives and more on the honorable challenge that lay ahead of her. Yusra eventually arrived in Berlin, Germany, looking to train until she traveled to Rio.

The ability to train is not a luxury Mardini takes for granted, as it has not always been a possibility. “Sometimes we couldn’t train because of the war,” she said. “And sometimes you would be swimming in pools where the roofs were [blown open] in three or four places.” Mardini competed in the women’s 100m butterfly and the 100m freestyle. Although she did not bring home a medal, Yusra’s story is one of perseverance and hope, two ideals she desperately hopes to impress upon Syrians today. Since the Syrian civil war began in 2011, more than 90,000 people have been killed by the violence. Over 4.5 million Syrians have been internally displaced, struggling to survive daily. Thousands, like the Mardini sisters, attempt to flee to neighboring countries. Many of these attempts, however, are unsuccessful as there are many life-threatening dangers that accompany such journeys. Yusa Mardnini is an example of hope, inspiring hundreds and thousands of others to stop at nothing to achieve their dreams.

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By Vicky Woodburn and Claire Frego The 2016 Olympics in Rio proved to be historic in many ways. The United States led the medal count by an astonishing 121 medals, compared to China’s 70 who had the second most. This broke the previous U.S. record for medals at a non-boycotted Olympics, as well as for an Olympics on foreign soil, which was set in Beijing with 110 medals. Additionally, Team USA won its 1,000th gold medal with a win in the women’s 400-meter medley relay.

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13 gold 10 silver 9 bronze Team USA also led the medal count in track and field by a substantial margain with a total of 32 medals. Allyson Felix and Tori Bowie led Team USA with three medals each. Additionally, hurderlers Brianna Rollins, Nia Ali and Kristi Castlin had the first sweep by any country in the women’s 100m hurdles, and the first sweep in history for U.S. women in Olympic track & field. LaShawn Merritt won the most medals for the men with a gold in the men’s 4x400m relay and a bronze in the men’s 400m.

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News Hoban Students Expierence Costa Rica By Hannah O’Neil

ver the summer several of our very own Hoban Knights traveled to Costa Rica with Spanish teachers Señora Zeller and Señor Bee on a ten day trip where they traveled by bus through cities and stayed in hotels. They adventured through several well known towns such as the capital San Jose, Monteverde and they even visited the Central Pacific Coast. Within the different locations the students were able to shop and interact with natives as well as use some of their own knowledge of the language. The purpose of this unique trip was to give students a unique opportunity to experience the language and culture of such a beautiful country. Some activities they were able to do while on the trip included horseback riding, kayaking through Lake Arenal, a crocodile safari, and seeing the Arenal Volcano. Schools from California, New Mexico, and several other states joined our Hoban Knights on this exciting trip and they all were able to truly immerse themselves in the culture by the end of the trip. If you are interested in Hispanic culture and Spanish speaking countries, definitely consider this trip next time!

Protesters Storm Stage Over Lochte Lies By Marissa Kastelic and Samantha Cherveny

uring the Summer Olympics, U.S. Olympic swimmer and 12-time medal winner Ryan Lochte was caught fabricating a story about him and his three other teammates being robbed at gunpoint in Brazil. Although he has yet to face actual charges, most people are not quick to allow him to forget about the incident. On Monday, September 12, Lochte starred in his first episode of reality show “Dancing with the Stars.” After dancing the foxtrot with partner Cheryl Burke, two men wearing shirts with the word “no” written over his name stormed the stage and tried to attack him. Security guards promptly resolved the disturbance, but the show quickly went to commercial break to avoid airing it live. Since then, footage has surfaced on the internet showing the whole incident. The two men, trying to protest how Ryan Lochte represented Americans, ran on the stage and shouted that Lochte was “a liar.” Security tackled them, handcuffed them and arrested them. The two men, 25-year-old Barzeen Soroudi and 59-year-old relative Sam Sotoodeh, claimed that they wanted the world to know that Lochte “embarrassed Americans on the world stage” and this was their “way of protesting it.”

Recent Mass Shootings By Samantha Cherveny

ver the past three months, there have been over 150 fatalities and over 600 people wounded from mass shootings in the United States alone. Recently, the main targets of the gunmen’s rage have been police officers. On Jul. 16, a Missouri man shot and killed three police officers and wounded three others. This incident, shortly after the Dallas ambush which claimed the lives of five officers, proves truly how much danger law enforcement officers currently face. However, law enforcement officials are not the only ones facing an increased risk. Lately, it seems no one, or nowhere, is completely safe. Over this past year, there have been a total of nine fatalities in a church, 23 in a restaurant, 26 in an elementary school, and 49 in an Orlando nightclub, which is now considered the largest shooting in American history.

Horrific Flooding in Louisiana Displaces Thousands

By Sarah Caley

he massive flooding in Louisiana has been called the worst natural disaster to hit the U. S. since Hurricane Sandy in 2012. The numbers that accompany the recent catastrophe are staggering. Starting on August 12, several meteorological events combined to send nearly seven trillion gallons of rain down onto southeastern Louisiana in just one week. As of August 19, 13 people had been killed during the massive floods, and 20 parishes had been declared disaster areas by the White House. Red Cross shelters are scrambling to accommodate over 7,000 people who have come to their doors seeking shelter. Over 60,000 homes have been damaged; almost eight times the population of Fairlawn, Ohio. The response from those in public office to this major disaster has been disappointing for many Louisiana citizens. President Barack Obama made an official visit to the state on August 23, after facing criticism over his decision to stay on vacation at Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts instead of making an immediate visit to the disaster areas. The governor of Louisiana, John Bel Edwards, expressed relief at the president’s appearance, but also admitted that the security required for an official visit of that size put quite a strain on the police officers and public servants, who were already working massive amounts of overtime during and after the worst of the flooding. Hopefully, the work of these brave men and women will go a long way towards restoring the citizens of Louisiana to their homes.

Features

Getting to Know Principal Hanson By Ryan Volcansek

s the school year begins to unfold, it is difficult to overlook the many new faces in the halls of Hoban High. Whether it’s the vibrant freshman class or the large group of new staff members, one idea has become clear: the fall of 2016 is a season of new beginnings at Archbishop Hoban. Among these changes, the addition of first year principal, Ms. Hanson, to the Hoban family is perhaps the most notable. Ms. Hanson grew up on the west side of Cleveland where she attended Catholic grade school with her two younger sisters. When the time came for secondary education, she enrolled at St. Joseph Academy in Cleveland, the all-girl school where she would eventually be employed. Following her graduation from St. Joseph, Ms. Hanson received her undergraduate degree from Miami University in Ohio and later obtained

her master’s degree from Ursuline College in Pepper Pike. Before being hired at Hoban, Ms. Hanson held multiple positions at her alma mater. After starting as a teacher, she later served as both dean of women and assistant principal. Even after working at St. Joseph for nearly 13 years, Ms. Hanson has found it easy to transition to her new job at Hoban. “It’s been really great,” said Hanson. “Everyone has been so welcoming and kind.” She has also noticed Hoban’s outstanding school pride. “There is just so much school spirit here,” Hanson said. “This is intense school spirit which is fun.” In addition, Ms. Hanson’s style fits into the Hoban family perfectly. She feels that an effective principal welcomes ideas from all people at the school--students included. “I like collaboration [and when] every-

one comes to the table with ideas” said Ms. Hanson. Outside of Hoban, she has a dachshund named Bing, after singer Bing Crosby. While growing up, Crosby was a constant presence in Ms. Hanson’s home as she rarely watched any movies other than classics. All factors considered, Ms. Hanson seems to be a great fit for the spirited Hoban community. Her local upbringing, impressive background, passionate school spirit and 13 years of previous experience at St. Joseph Academy make her more than qualified for the position. These positive qualities, along with her professional demeanor, are sure to breathe fresh air into Hoban as the school ushers in a new era.

Meet The Newest Teachers of Hoban By Jenna Farah and Ryan Davis

Mr. Fahey

You previously worked in the Admissions Office. What made you decide to become a religion teacher? I was interested in returning to the classroom. I have been thinking about religious studies for a number of years. My faith has always been important to me and I spent four years studying for the priesthood at Borromeo. When Mr. K. left to teach at John Carroll University, I jumped at the chance to enter the Religious Studies Department. Secret talents? I have been a wedding DJ for 17 years and work most Saturdays throughout the year.

Mr. Clem

What is your favorite thing about teaching? My favorite thing about teaching is when a student finally grasps or learns something they were struggling with. You can tell when something finally starts to click. Where did you attend high school and college? I graduated from Archbishop Hoban in 2005. I attended Ohio University in Athens, Ohio.

Mrs. Sees

What are you most looking forward to this year? I am looking forward to getting to know students outside of the classroom environment. I love the Hoban students’ energy and want to help take ideas and put them into action!

Mr. Bonnette

What sports or extracurriculars did you do in high school? Football and baseball.

Miss Eckman

What drew you to working at Hoban? My dream job was to work at Hoban and come back home. I’m familiar with the environment and I feel like I am coming full circle by teaching here. I also enjoy seeing my siblings every day (Danny, Brandon and Alyssa, seniors). Any special talents? I play piano, played volleyball in high school and I am a whiz at Harry Potter trivia!

Mrs. Reed

What drew you to working at Hoban? I attended Catholic schools and began my career in Catholic education. I am very excited to return to my roots. The staff and students at Hoban have been incredibly welcoming. I feel really blessed to be a part of this community.

Ms. Wu

Where did you graduate from high school? College? I graduated from high school and college in China. I earned my Master of Education from Cleveland State University. Favorite food? My favorite food is dumplings.

Mr. Walker

Favorite high school memory? Defeating Walsh Jesuit in baseball when they were ranked #5 in the country.

Features

Which Club is Best for You? Do you want to join a club at Hoban?

yes

Do you consider yourself a more creative or academic person?

Do you want to showcase our school to perspective students?

yes

Random Facts

STUDENT AMBASSADORS

Do you enjoy learing about different cultures or would you prefer trying their cuisines?

yes

Are you more random facts smart or science smart?

yes

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Do you enjoy working with animals?

ANIMAL CARE LEAGUE

Do you enjoy showcasing your smarts in competitions? no

ART CLUB

Creative

Academic

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Cuisines

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ACADEMIC CHALLENGE

SCIENCE OLYMPIAD

GOURMET FOODS CLUB

Cultures

LANGUAGE CLUBS

Hoban Community Looses a Beloved Pet

uring the first week of school, Hoban lost a beloved member of its family. Gifford, the loyal, gentle and loving companion of Brother Bob, passed away. The Hoban community is saddened by this unfortunate loss. Students will miss being pleasantly surprised when Gifford wanders into their classrooms, walks down the aisles and grants them a small break from their work to pet him. The hallways will not be the same without the familiar sight of Gifford trotting

loyally at Brother Bob’s heels. Christmas shirts will serve as a sad, yet happy reminder of our beloved friend. Gifford was more than just a pet to Hoban. He was a symbol of school spirit. Gifford was a companion, a dog who truly exemplified the welcoming environment of this school. He made Hoban, already a tight knit community, feel even more like home. His legacy will not be forgotten by the many whose hearts he has touched, and he truly will be dearly missed.

picture by Carson Miller

By Mara Bahmer

Sports

Cleveland Browns Rally Around a Young Core By Nick Griffith

he Cleveland Browns enter the 2016 football season with a plethora of fresh faces and a promising outlook on the future. When Hugh Jackson, newly hired head coach, was asked about what excited him most about the team, he simply answered, “the potential.” Robert Griffin III, “RGIII,” is a huge part of the latest additions to the high potential Browns. After an injury ridden, three year stint in Washington, RG3 is looking for a fresh resurgence of his career. He will be throwing to unsuspended Josh Gordon, rookie wideout Corey Coleman and Ohio State graduate Tyrell Pryor. Josh Gordon is motivated to prove that he still is the 2014 All-Pro that Browns fans remember. Corey Coleman will be out to prove that he was worth the first round pick

that was spent on him, as well as an untenable speed to Cleveland’s receiving core. Tyrell Pryor can bring a change of pace to this Cleveland offense as a six-foot-four inch behemoth, with the ability to locate the football from any location on the field. When these three reach their full potential, the Browns will sustain an exciting flare and versatility they haven’t had in years. Rounding out the offense is second year running back Duke Johnson. Less talked about than the rest of the effective skill players, Johnson can use his uncanny agility and quickness to have a breakthrough sophomore season. On the defensive side of the ball, the Browns have lackluster talent that needs improvement. With both Tashaun Gibson and Donte Whitner escaping in free agency, the Browns secondary is filled with young, inexperienced athletes. Former All-Pro corner

Fantasy Advice Who to Consider Joe Flacco, QB, Baltimore Ravens A shaky, but proven veteran, Flacco is coming off of a season ending injury. With wide receiver Steve Smith Sr. entering his last season in the league, Flacco will likely be a quality fantasy backup in standard leagues if he stays healthy. Eddie Lacy, RB, Green Bay Packers Although Lacy had an incredible first two seasons, he completely disappointed fantasy owners last season with only three rushing touchdowns and under 1,000 yards. Nonetheless, Lacy has apparently slimmed down from last year, and is surrounded by a world of offensive talent to compliment his work.

Who to Avoid

Joe Haden is returning from a season riddled with concussions. The coaching staff will look onto him as a leader on the defense, as well as shape this defensive core. The rest of the squad is filled with many unanswered questions. The youth is there, yet many of the names are unknown. Last years first round pick, Danny Shelton, is returning after a disappointing rookie campaign. The Browns are hoping that he can live up to the expectations they had for him in his rookie year. Finally, the high aspiration Cleveland Browns still will have many questions and hiccups throughout this season. If the Browns have the ball roll their way a few times, they could win at most five games. Don’t panic Browns Fans, the future is bright in Cleveland.

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Ryan Tannehill, QB, Miami Dolphins Last season, Ryan Tannehill posted eight performances where he did not meet fifteen fantasy points. That was with Lamar Miller in the backfield to pose a rushing threat to defenses. Now Tannehill has the Derrick Rose of the NFL, Arian Foster, to draw the attention of linebackers. Matt Forte, RB, New York Jets Forte has been a reliable workhorse in the NFL for several years. Unfortunately for Forte, he has proven his ability for too long, as he is entering his ninth season in the league at 30 years old. Very few running backs have shown productivity beyond their twenties. In his first season with the Jets, Forte will also be learning how to thrive in a new offense. By the time he learns, it may be too late.

Allen Robinson, WR, Jacksonville Jaguars Allen Robinson will be a star wide receiver in the National Football League for a long time. Robinson managed to piece together six 100+ yard games last year, three of which he collected multiple scores. With a deep threat in Allen Hurns still by his side, Robinson will have no trouble surpassing his WR7 projection and the likes of A.J. Green and Dez Bryant.

Devin Funchess, WR, Carolina Panthers As a rookie, Funchess was nothing short of a disappointment last year, totaling a meager 70 fantasy points. Having little playing time last year, do not expect stardom (or even quality) out of Funchess, especially with the return of Kelvin Benjamin from injury.

Greg Olsen, TE, Carolina Panthers How has nobody given Greg Olsen any substantial attention by now? Olsen has the chance this season to have five straight seasons with at least 800 receiving yards and five touchdowns. For a tight end, that is more than acceptable. Behind only Rob Gronkowski and Jordan Reed in projected tight end points, Olsen is far better than the rest of the field.

Martellus Bennett, TE, New England Patriots Bennett, like Forte, was a common fixture in recent Chicago Bears offense who moved to the AFC East. This season he will be the expected backup to Rob Gronkowski. The role for Bennett in the Patriots offense is to do and catch anything that Gronkowski does not, which is nothing. Projected the 13th best tight end, it will be a surprise if he can pull together enough production.

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Fall Sports Captains Q&A Turn in to room 231 by Friday, September 23 for a chance to win a gift card

BOYS SOCCER

Johnny Durkin What is your role on the soccer team? My main role as a number six on the field is to determine when to press and cut off channels. *Co-Captains: Alexander Lynch and Danny McRaven

VOLLEYBALL

GIRLS XC

Katie Petit Do you plan to play your sport in college? I really hope to run at a small college in my future! It would be pretty cool to be able to compete on that level. *Co-Captain: Bridget Hahn

BOYS GOLF

Logan Harding Ashley Kozer What characteristics do you have that qualWhat hopes and goals do you have for your ified you for your position as captain? team this season? My hope for this season for this particular team My sense of humor is a big reason why I am is to make the final four and get the opportuni- a captain. Golf is a mentally demanding sport so I try to do what I can to keep the team loose ty to play in Dayton. and having fun. *Co-Captain: Annie Leslein *Co-Captain: Patrick Cloonan

GIRLS TENNIS

Allie Reece How many years have you played your sport and what parts of it do you enjoy the most? I have played tennis for four years, and I love playing doubles with Megan Tucci, eating team meals and playing Queen of the Courts! * Co-Captains : Ali Martin, Abby Frick, Caroline Srail, Gabby McMillan, Brittany Bell and Ally Waddell

GIRLS GOLF

Madison Stubbendieck What is your main role as the captain on your team? Being a captain on the team comes with a lot of roles and responsibility. I have gone in to arrange transportation to tournaments and helped the new members on our team understand rules and feel comfortable on our team and with each other. *Co-Captain: Hannah Finley

GIRLS SOCCER

Liz Kunce Has being a captain improved or formed any lifelong skills? Being captain has taught me how to lead in a way that isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t condescending. *Co-Captains: Bridget Wiedt and Jessica Wong

BOYS XC

Zack Hahn What hopes and goals do you have for your team this season? For this season, I want this team to go all the way to states. We have a strong core of runners, and if myself and others improve on times we have a chance to go all the way. *Co-Captain: Mtichell Kozik

FOOTBALL

Marc Westover What parts of foottball do you enjoy the most? I enjoy the sense of teamwork and family that comes with the team. *Co-Captains: Todd Sibley, Danny Clark, Arison Sanders, Richard Kelly and Daeshon Martin