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SINE METU Football slogan reflects team’s attitude for the season

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A student shares thoughts in response to Colbert’s The Late Show premiere. page four

Sixth Revolutionary War Day participants educate young students in Akron area.

Apple’s release of new devices prompts look back into the history of the company.

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two Letter to the editor: To the Editor, It has come to our attention over the past year and a half that the leanings and biases of your newsletter have become increasingly unfair. Per your instructions via this past edition of “the Visor” we, as a group, have decided to draft a letter in goodwill explaining our grievances. Our specific complaint is with the article that appeared in the most recent issue on Donald Trump. While the opinions of those drafting this letter differ on the opinion on Trump and his candidacy, we all agree that to link his presidential campaign to the downfall of conservatives and republicans is not only biased but completely uninformed.

The most erroneous and outlandish idea published was the final line when you say that Trump is simply another one of those “conservative nutjobs”. The most obvious error of this line is that Trump is not actually a conservative. His known support for more tariffs on outsourcing and imported goods are the complete opposite ideals of conservatives.

Trump stated “If we want jobs in America, we need to enact my 5-part tax policy: kill the death tax; lower the tax rates on capital gains & dividends; eliminate corporate taxes in order to create more American jobs; mandate a 15% tax for outsourcing jobs and a 20% tax for importing goods, and enact the 1-5-10-15 income tax plan [four brackets with a top rate of 15%]”.

These ideas are completely contrary to that of a conservative. The second part of this quote which seems to make little sense when it calls

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Letter to the editor: To the Editor, In the previous issue, Gabriella Wittbrod wrote the article “Academic camps do not enhance resumés.” However, due to personal experience I would have to say her argument is invalid.

The article begins by stating if you attend a college summer program, you are not guaranteed admission. Though I agree with this statement, having these prestigious summer programs on your resumé is very attractive to many other prospective colleges. The summer before my junior year, I attended a Summer@ Brown program. It was called Leadership in Science, Technology, and Medicine and was part of a larger Brown program called The Leadership Institute. When looking into possible summer programs, I had no intention of attending an Ivy League university for college.

However, attending this program is something that stands out in my resumé and sets me apart from other students. I have been on many college visits where admissions directors or deans of colleges express how impressed they are that I was able to do something like that.

Another argument made was that these programs are so pricy that universities just see these as ways to rake in money and see who is willing to blow thousands of dollars in hopes of college admission. My experience personally renders this entirely wrong. There is an organization called the Joyce Ivy Foundation

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Trump a “nutjob”. Calling a person a “nutjob” simply because you do not agree with their poarchbishop hoban high school litical views is not only poor journalism but it is simply unintelligent. For example, we could mailing address: one holy cross blvd. call Hillary Clinton or Bernie Sanders liberal akron, ohio 44316 nutjobs but as you can tell, that would not make online: www.hobanvisor.com sense. When Trump’s father passed away, he email: visor@hoban.org left 300 million U.S. Dollars to his four children, awards leaving Trump with approximately 80 million of CSPA Gold Medalist the allotted wealth and according to Business NSPA First Class Award Insider, Trump is now currently worth 8.7 bilQuill & Scroll Int’l First Place lion U.S. dollars (Udland). Regardless of politiOSMA First Place cal beliefs, any “reasonable citizen” can see that this growth of his wealth simply proves that he is quite the opposite of a “conservative nutjob”. The Visor subsribes to the ASNE/ “The Visor strives for accuracy and balance MCT Campus news service and to in its coverage”. We have no problem with a the APStylebook.com writer expressing his or her belief but when the newspaper of the people of the this great school Signed letters for publication are can see only one side of every issue, yet claims welcome. Mailbox is in the main to see both, we believe this to not only be log- ofifice. Unsigned editorials represent ically but also morally wrong. With a delivery the consensus of the editorial board. to every student, the Visor is the most widely Signed opinion represents the views read school literature and when there are many of the writer only. clear errors in its reporting, people are bound staff to be misled with emotion rather than being editors in chief able to look at an issue from all sides using marilyn icsman the facts. We hope that you find this letter to be helpful and we would like to see a change in joseph santucci the reporting and journalism so that something so embarrassing may not be published again. managing editor Respectfully Signed, julie ciotola John Bulgrin, ‘16 and Sam Smith, ‘16

opinion editor gabriella wittbrod whose main goal is to give high school, middle class girls the opportunity to attend these news editor prestigious universities for summer programs. angelina sapp I applied and was accepted to programs at Stanford, Johns Hopkins, and Brown. Like I said features editor before, I chose to go to Brown. This two-week brian rozumny program cost $3,924.00. However, the Joyce Ivy Foundation offered to cover $3,000 of that total cost. When Brown heard that I was offered sports editor this scholarship, they offered me $1,964. So kara marshall for the whole program, I paid only for airfare.

The final lines of the article read “In design editor reality, a summer job does everything for a child that a summer camp promises—educates them, elizabeth stitzel provides experience, and prepares them for the real world—and this renders summer enrichwebmaster ment camps completely useless.” I have attendjoseph brennan ed four summer camps/programs in the past, and although they were all fantastic, Brown provided me an indispensable experience. There, I staff reporters learned that my real passion is for science, tech- mara bahmer, madeline grosklos nology, and medicine. There, I had a real college lucas lauterjung, alexander lynch, experience that helped me prepare for what it shamael muhammad, julia susany, will be like in the future. And there, I learned so much information that otherwise I would andrew ross, bridget wiedt, victoria never have. These are all valuable experiences woodburn, kameryn zingale that a summer job is simply unable to provide.

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Rumors of drama between sisters prove false

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he evening of Tuesday, Sept. 8th brought on quite a bit of “racquet” for tennis lovers, as one of the most well-known dynamic duos in sports history squared off—World Champion Serena Williams and her grand slamming big sister, Venus. People everywhere, from blogs to radio to television—including radio host D.L. Hughley who held a two-day topic on his show pertaining to sisters—highlighted the possibility that Venus could destroy Serena’s title as the reigning champion in the racquet sport. Yet, what really caught my attention was the fact that people thought this could turn into a family dysfunction.

Venus and Serena have always been close, as Venus is just two years her sibling’s senior, and the two grew up with a bond deeper-rooted than just tennis. Though Venus was number one in Feb. of 2002, her sister has far surpassed her this year with the glorified ranking of best in the world. But it’s never interfered with their sisterly relationship. As a matter of fact, directly after Serena’s dominating win, the Williams sisters engaged in a tight, long-lasting embrace. I thought that aside from the need to show their post-game sisterly love to one another, this gesture was also a display of affection for all those watching. It was almost as though the women were wanting to dispel discredit-

able rumors about them that very moment.

Later that night, Serena even posted a heartwarming photo on Instagram for her sister.

“She has my heart. Memories make my heart filled with more joy more than I can express.

A lifetime with [Venus] will not be enough,” Serena said. Interestingly enough, there has never been any known incident where these sisters were at each other’s throats over the sport they have been dominating for more than a decade, so it was not logical to me that people figured Serena valued her title more than her own flesh and blood.

The Williams sisters keep a family-oriented atmosphere, as their father coaches both of them, and the sisters spend copious amounts of time together on and off the tennis courts. It is evident to anyone that family comes before a number one ranking and winning a potentially history-making match, because family is one thing that any ranking or win isn’t: timeless.

Venus mentions that her little sister is her only friend when she goes on tour, as she does not know many other tennis players. Why would she want to lose this relationship for the number one spot? The comfort between them is incredible, the fact that their bond is spurred not only by friendly competition, but also the closeness they have maintained for more than thirty years.

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Despite the frequent comparisons between the sisters, which often leave Serena on top (though my personal favourite is Venus), they are able to tune out the negatives and focus on the positives, focus on each other.

So, why would one measly match change this? The Williams sisters have been competing against one another and others for longer than most Hoban students have been alive.

It does not make sense for people to suspect drama would spark between them now, over Serena’s secured spot as best female player in the U.S. Clearly, all these radio, television and TV hosts have forgotten the value of family, and that it doesn’t diminish over a competition — especially one kept friendly.

It is clear to me, as it should be to most, that these strong sisters are anything but nasty.

Student athletes welcome all types of support

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lack of spirit has never been an issue for the Hoban family. Any athlete will assure you that at all times, they have the support of family, friends and peers both on and off the field. Our fans are always the loudest, with our seniors taking the cake for the most spirited. So when this new year rolled around the corner, the class of 2016 decided to settle for nothing less than to be the best, loudest and most supportive group of super fans Hoban has ever seen. After dubbing themselves the “Knightmares,” this ambitious group of seniors set a goal for themselves to attend at least three sporting events a week. With this newfound support stemming from the student body, athletes feel unified with their peers as they play their respective sport.

As a member of the girls soccer team, I have witnessed firsthand how the encouragement and positivity that my teammates and I receive pushes us to play as hard as possible. Stepping out onto the field every Wednesday and Saturday night becomes an honor as we look into the stands and see parents, friends and even fellow classmates we have never spoken to, cheering us on to succeed and picking us up in the midst of failure. Our school’s endless sup-

port makes bringing a win to Hoban that much more worthwhile. As we walk out under the lights each game, we play with one goal in mind--making our school proud.

As a player, however, I welcome all forms of support, not just the relentless screaming of the Knightmares. There is no reason that a quiet spectator should be looked down upon, when they too have taken the time to come out and support. Although I agree a certain level of intensity is necessary to get underclassmen involved in their cheers, I worry that the seniority the senior class has over the student section makes some feel as though they are superior to fellow students who do not mirror their spirit. While support may mean chanting and screaming to some, other students may have their own definition of the word. Either way, each individual person in the crowd is cherished and deeply appreciated by the athletes receiving their attention.

The presence of the Knightmares and onlooking spectators alike is enough to push us to play for a purpose greater than ourselves.

For student athletes, finding the extra effort to attend sports events other than our own can be almost impossible. When you consider the amount of homework assigned, and then add up the hours of sleep that might

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possibly be lost, the thought of attending a game on a school night seems almost insane.

The enormous pressure that is placed on the shoulders of both students and athletes is always overlooked and deeply underappreciated. Spending up to 14 hours at Hoban in one day is common for many athletes, which makes getting around to homework, friends, and family time during the week nearly impossible. Because of this, the appreciation other athletes have for their support is insurmountable. Seeing friends and fellow peers in the stands while playing gives me a greater appreciation for just how close and family-like the student body really is.

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watched The Colbert Report religiously. Four days per week, Monday through Thursday, for 22 minutes per day, that show was a haven from the ‘unbiased’ biased media and the ignorant people of the world. In conjunction with The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, Comedy Central brought political awareness to a new level through mocking humor that called out hypocrisy and corruption in the best ways.

Stephen Colbert started out on The Daily Show, where he honed in on his political ideology. “I didn’t realize quite how liberal I was until I was asked to make passionate comedic choices as opposed to necessarily successful comedic choices,” Colbert said in an interview on Fresh Air with Terry Gross. Colbert then left The Daily Show, starting his own program on Comedy Central, The Colbert Report, where he portrayed a God-fearing conservative.

Colbert’s character was ridiculously over the top yet shockingly realistic, and it acted as the perfect contrast to Jon Stewart’s genuine liberal leanings. While Stewart continued to grill conservatives on his show, Colbert took the opposite approach, interrogating liberals, and, at times, revealing their own hypocrisy. Colbert dug deep into the most complex issues, often arriving at the root of the problem with an elegance found nowhere else on television.

The best aspect of The Colbert Report, though, was the satirical character that Colbert carried. At the beginning of every show, an American-flag-sporting bald eagle swooped across the screen, and then the audience would begin the famed chant, “STEPHEN, STEPHEN, STEPHEN . . .,” feeding into his character’s excessive arrogance. There was something so intrinsically real about his facade. Because of the way he portrayed himself, he revealed the absurdi-

by gabriella wittbrod ties of the right-wing zealots in this country in a way that had never been done before.

This all changed, however, when Colbert left his show on Dec. 18, 2014, announcing that he would take over The Late Show on CBS. Colbert made his debut on Sept.

8, and the product has left me dismayed.

What was once a quick-witted, conservative persona is now an average, run-of-themill variety show host. He has given up everything that made him special, and has succumbed to the network late-night banter that has been done and redone for decades.

On the Sept. 10 episode of The Late Show, Colbert had Vice President Joe Biden on as a guest, and he and Biden discussed how politicians often pretend to be someone who they are not, in order to appeal to voters. “I can’t imagine what it would be like to spend nine years pretending to be someone who you are not,” said Colbert, jokingly. Colbert admitted many times that he was tired of his character, expressing how exhausted he was with the charade. He insisted that his sincerity will shine through on The Late Show, but I would argue that his old character is still an innate part of who he is. What we, as the audience, now receive is an awkward mixture between his old, conservative self and his new, transparent reality. It’s uncomfortable to watch, really.

Another aspect of The Colbert Report that I miss is its simplicity. The show lasted 22 minutes, a perfect amount of time that left the audience begging for more, and contained current-events analysis and one interview. That was it. No fluff. Now, Colbert and his production team are packing way too much content into a 45 minute show: an introduction with light jokes, surface-level political commentary, two mediocre interviews and finally a musical guest.

And does this sound familiar at all? Yes, it

is exactly the same formula that all variety shows use, from The Late Show to Late Night all the way back to The Tonight Show, first hosted by Steve Allen in 1953. Why are all of the names of these shows so similar?

It’s a simple template, used over and over again by all of the major television networks.

It is everywhere and it hasn’t changed.

Though Mr. Colbert claims to be performing as himself now, rather than his conservative alter ego, he seems to have become more fake. On The Colbert Report, his portrayal of the ultra-conservative mindset was raw. It was more real than anything the general public had seen before, because, aside from a few skits on Saturday Night Live, that had not been done before through the medium of television. What we now see from Colbert is a censured, artificial late-night host that has no edge.

Now, every night as The Late Show begins, and the audience commences the chant, “STEPHEN, STEPHEN, STEPHEN . . .,” my heart fills with sadness as I remember what once was. The empire that Stephen Colbert built was one like no other; he opened doors for comedians and satirists to have the ability to portray the extremes of our world with grace and sophistication that only the best in the business can master.

I would never dare to say that Colbert has lost his knack for comedy. That is something that one cannot lose. However, his first few weeks of The Late Show have demonstrated that the transition from satire to soft-ball ‘comedy’ may be more difficult than he could have predicted. Many viewers are thrilled by The Late Show, but I know that this is nowhere near his best work. Stephen Colbert is an icon, but unfortunately he gave up his former self too soon, and his greatest days may be in the past.

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ach year, high school juniors across the nation take the PSAT standardized test. While the test is not mandatory to graduate and does not appear on college applications, its importance is not to be overlooked. Aside from projecting an estimated SAT score, the PSAT allows students the opportunity to compete for the prestigious National Merit Scholarship and awards that accompany the National Merit competition.

A handful of Hoban students receive these awards every year. After the 2014 test, four members of the class of 2016 were commended as National Merit Semifinalists.

Marilyn Icsman, Isabella Judge, Ben Sutter and Chelsea Wein all scored high in the 99th percentile, making them part of a group that represents less than one percent of all high school seniors. This means they have

the opportunity to advance to finalist status in February, and if their academic records, school involvement and other activities are up to par, they could be named as Merit Scholarship winners in the spring. “If someone had told me freshman year that I would be a National Merit Semifinalist, I probably wouldn’t have believed them,” said Wein.

“I was satisfied that my hard work and standardized test preparation paid off. Finding out I had achieved such a high score felt great,” said Sutter said.

To expose how difficult this accomplishment is, it should be noted that some scores in the 99th percentile do not qualify as semifinalists. “It was a relief to find out that I had made the cut, especially since I spent the better part of my summer freaking out about it,” Judge said.

Hoban takes pride in its extensive list of National Merit Scholars. “The high perfor-

mance is a reflection on the strength of our curriculum. Over the past ten years Hoban has had a higher number of National Merit Scholars than any of the surrounding schools in Akron, private or public,” said Kevin Hillary, Associate Principal for Student Services.

Classroom experiences assist students on tests such as the PSAT. “While my teachers do not teach for the tests, they instill the skill set necessary to find success,” Icsman said.

Along with Semifinalists, Commended scholars were also announced. These students rank among the top 50,000 of over 1.5 million participants who entered the 2016 National Merit Program by taking the 2014 SAT/PSAT. Those who received this honor were Joe Brennan, Nick Lewis, Maddie Grosklos, Will Freeman, Michael Smith, Gabriella Wittbrod and Josh Sukie.

Thanks to these successful students, Hoban has been represented well once again.

heard very clearly what Mr. Trump said,” Fiorina said. This catalyzed a tiff between Fiorina and Trump. They argued back and forth comparing business achievements and attack each other’s failures. But Chris Christie stopped their bantering with a comment on Americans who are struggling or out of work. “They could care less about your careers. They care about theirs,” Christie said.

Ted Cruz was then questioned about John Kasich’s claim that anyone who wishes to discard the Iran deal is “inexperienced.” Cruz affirmed his stance on the issue which other candidates considered illogical. “You better believe it. If I am elected president, on the very first day in office, I will rip to shreds this catastrophic Iranian nuclear deal,” said Cruz.

Later in the debate, Bush forcefully defended his brother’s national security record. The talk of George W. Bush’s policies segwayed into a more in depth discussion of forging new policy. Dr. Ben Carson said that he would not have gone to war in Afghanistan. Instead of war, Bush could have used the bully pulpit to “galvanize everybody behind a national goal the way former President John F Kennedy did during the space race,” said Carson. “While that might have been a fine idea that Dr. Carson had, these people were about to kill us,” Bush said.

Rubio chimed in as well. “Radical terrorism cannot be solved by intellect,” Rubio said.

Legalization of Marijuana was discussed for several minutes. Christie weighed in stating he was against recreational use.

Also, nonviolent, nondealing users on their first offense receive mandatory treatment, not jail time. Rand Paul, used this point, however, to attack Bush’s privilege. Bush had been honest about his dabbling in rec-

reational marijuana in high school, but Paul was offended by his use. “The federal government has gone too far. The war on drugs has had racial outcome...Bush didn’t serve time. White dude,” Paul said.

The night ended with two lighthearted questions. The first asked which woman each candidate would put on the $10 bill. Three named family members, two named foreigners, and the remaining six named actual women in American history. The last question of the night asked their Secret Service codename.

Though most the debate was riddled with disagreement and mudslinging, the night ended more cordially than it had begun.

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he eyes of most Americans were on the GOP debate on Sept. 16, as ten of the most eligible Republican candidates discussed immigration, business reforms, the Iran deal and marijuana legalization.

The eventful night began as Trump and Bush engaged in their first true debate.

Jeb Bush was asked to respond to Donald Trump’s belief that those what take money from donors are “puppets.” However, Bush attacked Mr. Trump stating that he had tried, unsuccessfully, to sway him in a push for casino gambling in Florida by donating money. “The donors the special interests and lobbyists have very strong power over these people,” said Trump, countering Bush.

Trump was then asked why he had donated money to Clinton, who attended his wedding.

“That was my job, to get along with people…

I got along with everybody,” said Trump.

Next, Marco Rubio discussed immigration policy through the lens of his own family history. He engaged Mr. Trump at one point — cautiously — about the international expertise required of a commander-in-chief. Mr. Trump responded by criticizing his Senate attendance record.

Trump, known for his outlandish statements, was confronted about his comment to Rolling Stone Magazine about Carly Fiorina. “Look at that face! Would anyone vote for that? Can you imagine that, the face of our next president? I mean, she’s a woman, and I’m not supposed to say bad things, but really, folks, come on. Are we serious?”

Trump said in the controversial statement.

He later claimed to be referencing her persona. However, when Fiorina was asked to comment on his persona, she responded coolly. “I think women all over this country

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Businessman Donald Trump Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker Texas Senator Ted Cruz Neurosurgeon Ben Carson Buisnesswoman Carly Fiorina Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul Ohio Gov. John Kasich New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie

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um day, Hoban’s historic day of complete silence in preparation for the football game against rival St. Vincent- St. Mary, is often the most anticipated day of the year. Students hear about it when visiting Hoban for the first time, and if they choose to attend, they hear about it even more. “I expect my freshmen to honor the tradition, and while it may seem difficult to start, my expectation is that they buy into it because everyone else does” teacher Diane Andriano said.

The tradition began in 1962 when Hoban students wanted something unique to prepare them for the big rivalry game against Walsh Jesuit High School. These days, Hoban saves its voice for the game against St. Vincent- St. Mary instead, but the overall execution and meaning of the day remains.

Seniors prepare with an all night lock-in, during which they decorate the entire school.

Not one wing of a hallway goes without copious streamers, posters or balloons. In the morning, students enter Hoban to the sound of a drumbeat and complete silence, as seniors line the school’s parking lots and main entrances, reminding underclassmen to be quiet.

"Decorating for Mum day is an extensive process. It is not only up to the Activities Committee, but the senior class and student council as well,” Activities Committee board member Katie Bradshaw said.

The day serves as an unofficial initiation for Hoban freshmen. It is their first major Hoban event, exposing them to a unique and acclaimed Hoban tradition by providing an unforgettable experience. In order to distinguish the freshman, student council chooses something to "mark" them, in coordination with the theme, and they must keep this article on throughout the day.

"I remember walking into the gym freshmen year on Mum Day and hearing nothing but the drums. It got me so pumped for the game. Just thinking about it gives me goosebumps," senior Matt Deibel said.

Spirit week precedes the awaited day of silence. The week is an all out celebration of school spirit and camaraderie. Students dress up differently each day, with some of the most popular, time-tested themes being Wacky Wednesday and Decades day.

“My favorite day is Wacky Wednesday because making an outfit is super fun. Walking through the hallways and seeing everyone dressed up just cracks me up,” senior Sean Collins said.

This year’s overarching theme for the Mum day videos and decorations is based on the popular movie series Back to the Future. The shirt is designed to fit this theme, and school decorations on Mum day reflect it as well. Each floor corresponds to either the past, present or future, with specific halls dedicated to different movies in the series.

For seniors, Mum day represents a final opportunity to display the all-out school spirit that accompanies Hoban’s rivalry game. “I am really excited. With all of my siblings having experienced this before me, I am thrilled to do it myself and see our class come together as seniors for the first time,” senior Anna Belair said.

This year, seniors are not the only ones making the most of their last Mum day. Dr. Beiting will also celebrate her last year as the principal of Hoban. “It’s bittersweet. It is a tradition I have enjoyed for all of these years. I have been a part of it for many years, and I’m glad to see it continue,” Beiting said.

With Hoban’s football team heading into the big game undefeated and highly ranked, expectations for the outcome are optimistic. As excitement continues to rise, the positive aspects of every Mum Day-- spirit, positivity and family-- are apparent, and will be no matter the score.

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Seniors lead a day of interactive learning for local elementary schools

“A lot of hard work went into this, and it definitely paid off. It is great for us seniors and for the kids who get to see the program.”

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he sound of discordant fifes, the smell of fire and the seniors had to complete a George Washington leadership project sight of a history teacher galloping around on a horse: their junior year and obtain the recommendation of their history On Hoban’s campus, these situations are a yearly occur- teacher in order to be considered for the leadership team. The group rence as the school hosts its annual Revolutionary War Day. began preparations at the end of last year and has met over the sumSix years ago, for the first year of the program, only 250 ele- mer and through the beginning of the school year to ensure success. mentary schoolers participated. This year, Revolutionary War Day In coming weeks, the Revolutionary War Day team will be taking welcomed more than 900 local fourth and fifth graders to learn about to the road to bring the program to other areas of the country. They the time period and war in an interactive way. This number allows will travel to the Ohio capital Columbus and Mt. Vernon, the birthstudents to get a taste of the best that Hoban has to offer-- high-qual- place of George Washington. In Columbus the program will be availity displays of Hoban’s education and camaraderie. Seniors dressed able to several local schools. In Mt. Vernon, schools will take part in up in colonial-era clothes the program, but it will also be open and led the young students before and after the school time for through eleven stations the general public to go through. that depicted different facThe best part about the proets of historical life. The gram, in many people’s estibandfield, where it took mation, is the way that young place, held historical artistudents respond to the interac-Mike Clark, ‘16 facts and realistic props to tion with seniors. “The kids got immerse people in the revolutionary experience.

Hoban re- super excited to see us all dressed up and learn how things ceives more than $50 thousand dollars to hold the self-sus- worked differently back then,” senior Emma Bennet said. taining program, granted by the GAR educator initiative fund.

Enjoyment was clear on the faces of all participating students, Stations for Hoban’s Revolutionary War Day include a field hos- and the group hopes that the program can entertain and enlighten pital, field kitchen, fife and drum corps and printing press. They for years to come. Since the program has grown in size and intrialso surveyed land in the surveying section, fired a mock cannon, cacy each year since its conception, it seems on track to accomlearned musket drills and marching and visited a military enlistment plish this goal. With seniors at the helm, important lessons are tent. Additionally, the young students saw a recreation of General learned in leadership and education skills, while elementary stuWashington’s headquarters, complete with history teacher Jason dents get to learn about and experience colonial times. “A lot of Anderson costumed as the general in a real uniform. “My favor- hard work went into this, and it definitely paid off. It is great for ite station was the field hospital because we had actual equipment us seniors and for the kids who get to see the program,” senior from the Revolutionary War and the kids were able to see surgi- Mike Clark said. A fun experience for all involved, Hoban’s Revcal tools,” senior Olivia Bittner, one of the program leaders, said. olutionary War Day makes a mark on the community every year.

A group of eighteen seniors leads the experience this year. These

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Teacher’s contributions invaluable to Hoban community by victoria woodburn

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ver the past 13 years, Greg Milo has become a familiar face here at Archbishop Hoban. He teaches World Cultures, International Politics, Hometown Histories, and is the chairman of the Social Studies department at Hoban. Milo emphasizes one point in his classes that cannot be found in many: the importance of going out and making a difference in the community. Through the lessons he teaches and the extracurricular activities that he partakes in, Milo encourages students to play an active role in the world around them.

One of the most well-known programs that Milo participates in at Hoban is Project HOPE. Project HOPE is a service outreach program that Milo helped to bring to Hoban in 2009.

According to their blog, Project HOPE’s mission is to “provide food, clothing and conversation for our less fortunate Akronites through our smiles and love.” Each week, several Hoban students and faculty, including Milo, head out into the streets of Akron to help out the local homeless. Without Milo, this beneficial program would never have made its way to Hoban, consequently, never changing the lives of both the people Project HOPE assists and the students volunteering.

Peace and Justice club is another program at Hoban that would not have been possible without the assistance of Milo. Peace and Justice club helps Hoban become more involved on a more global scale. He introduced the club to Hoban in 2006 and has established many activities through it such as

the Fair Trade Sale and Unified for Uganda.

Both programs help to get Hoban engaged in the world and make a difference. Through the Fair Trade Sale, Hoban “[helps] producers in developing countries make better trading conditions and promote sustainability.” It also teaches Hoban students about Fair Trade and its positive effects. Unified for Uganda helps to fund the education of a child in Uganda. Although this seems like a minor thing to do for many Hoban students, to the one child in Uganda, it is life changing. Without Milo, these programs may have never been brought to Hoban Milo has also introduced Hoban to a new social studies course called Hometown Histories. This class, which Milo both created and teaches “uses Akron history, its people, and current events as a medium for students to strengthen their research, reading, writing, and human interaction skills,” according to the Hoban website. While students spend years learning about the histories of foreign people and places from long ago, local history is often a subject that is not discussed in most history classes. Hometown Histories allows kids to use the same skills they would in a typical history class while learning about people and places from their city. “[Hometown Histories] is a way to get the kids involved outside of the classroom,” Milo said. “About fifty-fifty is inside the class and outside the class, so the kids are doing their own independent study.”

Milo’s involvement at Hoban features a

consistent theme of encouraging students to go out into the world and become engaged in it. “I believe school should exist in more than just within the four walls,” Milo said.

This drive to go out into the community and have an effect on it creates a unique atmosphere in Milo’s classroom. This atmosphere allows students to develop people and communication skills that cannot flourish as easily in a basic classroom environment.

“Hometown Histories has given me opportunities to learn about the wonderful history of Akron, become more active in my community, and has given me a newfound love and appreciation for Akron,” said junior Katie Petit, who currently takes the course. “Mr. Milo has shown me sides of Akron I hadn’t paid much attention to, and I’m very thankful that he did.”

Milo certainly takes advantage of the ability to be surrounded by the history being studied in class. On Sept. 9, he and his Hometown History students took a field trip to several historical sites in Akron: the Summit County Historical Society, the Simon Perkins Stone Mansion and the John Brown House. There, the students were able to tangibly experience the history they discuss in the classroom.

Ultimately, Milo’s involvement at Hoban has had an impact that can be equated to very few other teachers. His involvement in the Social Studies department and in helping Hoban reach out into the world has changed not only Hoban for the better, but the community around it as well.

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features

The Ev lution of Apple

by lucas lauterjung

iMac

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1976: Original Apple 1 desktop computer. Designed by Steve Wozniak and advertised by Steve Jobs. Was not very successful. Apple’s first success was the Apple 2 computer, first sold in 1977. Today, the sixth generation iMac is Apple’s flagship desktop computer. The first iMac, the iMac G3 was made of a bright blue plastic. The current iMac is a slim aluminum design.

The Macbook This laptop introduces an allnew line of laptops from Apple.

A lightweight design and a slim finish make it the perfect laptop for college students. Additionally, this laptop is available in the same colors as the iPhone: space gray, silver, and gold.

11 inch screen. The smallest laptop available at Apple.

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iPad Pro New 12.9’ screen, new A9 chip, new keyboard accessory, new Apple Pencil, 4 speakers around the entire iPad, split screen feature for multitasking, available in November. iPad Air 2 The 6th model in the original iPad line.

The original and groundbreaking iPad was Apple’s first hardware in the tablet market. iPad Mini 4 The thinnest and lightest iPad in the family.

Like the iPad pro, you can multitask better than ever before with the new split screen feature.

These new models are all optimized for iOS9

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Apple Watch Watch was launched in three versions: Apple Watch, Apple Watch Sport, and Apple Watch Edition. The perfect companion to your iPhone- a fully functional wrist assistant.

Just announced: new software branded “Watch OS2” along with new gold and rose gold colors.

New leather bands will

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2007: iPhone (First Generation) 3.5’ Multitouchscreen 2.0 Megapixel camera 2011: iPhone 4S Siri introduced New glass, square design 2013: iPhone 5S 4’ screen Touch ID fingerprint sensor New gold color offered New design with iOS7 iPhone 6S Same curved aluminum design as predecessor, 4.7’ 3D Touch screen, A9 processor, 12 megapixel iSight camera, 5 megapixel selfie camera, live photos and new rose gold color offered iPhone 6SPlus 5.5’ 3D Touch screen, same new features as the 6S and both feature a new software design with iOS9

sports

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Seniors lead girls’ golf team to victories by kara marshall

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n the fall of 2012, the girls’ golf team struggled for a single victory. With a record of 1-13 and a plethora of soon to be graduated seniors, the underclassmen were left to build their own momentum for the following years. In addition to the the unfortunate amount of losses, the coach announced her inability to return the next year. Ever since, the team had been coached by a different person each year, until the 2014 season changed everything. When coach Ben Klafczynski announced his position, the girls couldn’t have been more excited. As a basketball and baseball assistant coach, Klafczynski had already formed relationships with many of the golf team members and was excited to meet a new group of Hoban students.

After completingaperfect season in 2014, the team is on the prowl to maintain their winning streak.

“We worked our way to the top and I am excited to see the future successes of the team.

My teammates and I have come a long way together and for that I am not only thankful, but I am enriched with having my golf sisters in my life,” senior Kameron Simmons said.

With six senior leaders and an abundance of underclassmen contributing to the scorecards, the team’s record stands at five wins and two losses. In order to continue their winning record, the group of girls look to each other for advice and encouragement.

“I play golf for the people I play with, for the

girls I have grown with since freshman year,” senior Natalie Stanziano said. “I play to continue the crazy journey I have been on with my team.”

“My best memory of golf was team bonding last year when we went night golfing on Fox Meadow’s Golf Course!” senior Sam Franklin said.

With three years of experience under their belt, the seniors continue to drop their scores. “Our freshman year, we averaged scores in the midto-low fifties, but now many of us are scoring in the thirties,” said fellow senior, Jenna Richter.

“I’ve only been on the team for the past two years, but while on the team I have been able to improve my game and shoot lower scores almost every match,” said senior Megan Dunn.

As the team has improved, so has their reputation. Beating rivals like St. Vincent-St. Mary and Our Lady of the Elms has gained the attention of the media and golf critics throughout the community. This recognition, however, stops here.

“What no one understands is how far we’ve come” said senior captain, Morgan Stubbendieck. “We shot around a 460 collectively freshman year and now our team record is 333. Determination and perseverance is the key to success.”

Girls’ golf has improved tremendously over the course of the past four years and does not plan on stopping anytime soon. With the family-like atmosphere Hoban is so well know for, it is the students’ job to encourage and cheer on the team to another successful year.

Jenna Richter ‘16, Megan Dunn ‘16, Kameron Simmons ‘16, Morgan Stubbendieck ‘16, Natalie Stanziano ‘16, Samantha Franklin ‘16 pose together after successful match.

Cavs make renovations during off season After a disheartening loss to the Golden State Warriors in the 2015 NBA Finals, the Cleveland Cavaliers have been working in the offseason to re-establish their dominance in the league. Contract negotiations, roster adjustments and administrative replacements have busied the organization for the past several months.

During the summer, Cleveland acquired two second round picks from this year’s NBA draft. The No. 31 overall pick Cedi Osman is a 6 foot 8 inch, 190 pound small forward from Turkey. He averaged 6.7 points per game for the Turkish National Team last year. Rakeem Christmas, the No. 36 overall pick, is a twenty-three year old who averaged 17.9 points and 9 rebounds last year at Syracuse. Standing at 6 foot 10 inches, he will compete for a spot on the team and play with the Cavaliers’ Las Vegas Summer League Team. It goes without saying that these motivated rookies will add more depth to Cleveland’s roster and positively impact the team.

The front office has not been the only busy component of the Cavaliers’ Organization. Akron’s own LeBron James, notorious for his strenuous team pre-season workouts in the past, has reached out to his teammates

to hold workouts in Miami to prepare themselves for the upcoming training camp at the end of the month. According to the Northeast Ohio Media Group, Shumpert, Smith, Jones, Jefferson, Varejao, Harris, Kaun, Love and Irving are all expected to make an appearance. Varejao, Irving and Love will all be resting after suffering injuries during the playoffs. Varejao tore his achilles tendon, Irving fractured his knee and Love’s shoulder was intentionally dislocated by the Celtics’ Kelly Olynyk right before Boston was swept in game 4. Timofey Mozgov will not be able to attend the workouts as he is still recovering from a knee fracture. The team’s desire to start training now shows promise for an exciting 2016 NBA season in Cleveland.

One player, however, will not be partaking in the workouts on his own accord. Tristan Thompson, a 6 foot 10 inch forward who nearly averaged a double-double last season, is refusing to attend the camp. Thompson is currently in a contract dispute with the Cavaliers, who have already spent more than $200 million resigning James, Love, Jones and Smith, as well as picking up Mo Williams and Richard Jefferson. Thompson wants to hold out for a max contract. “This will be his

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last season with the Cavs,” said Richard Paul, Thompson’s agent, in response to the possibility that he is not offered the max contract.

Richard Paul also represents James, who has stated that completing this deal is currently a “Number one objective”, as Thompson plays an essential role on the team.

Only time will tell if a deal can be reached, but many analysts are apprehensive on the thought of Thompson being worth a max contract. Rumors have risen of Thompson’s desire to return to his home in Toronto and play for the Raptors. Until then, we will just be waiting for the Cavs’ tip off at the United Center against the Chicago Bulls on Oct. 27.

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sports

NO EXCUSES

Hoban’s cross country team thrives under new coach

Q&A with the team What is your favorite part about running cross country?

My favorite part about running cross is the people!

There’s only 14 girls on the team so we are really close and all have weird inside jokes from team bondings, practices, lifting and meets.

-Jacqueline Krim, ‘16 What has been your favorite meet so far?

The meet we had in Sandusky was my favorite because I ran a PR in my race, then I had fun with the team afterwards at Cedar Point. -Sam Parri,’16

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What is your favorite cross country memory?

My favorite cross country memory was when we went on our warm up run and came feet away from getting struck by lightning. -Mitchell Kozik,’15 What is your favorite cross country memory?

My favorite memories are being in the weight room with Julie Ciotola and one time I didn’t finish a race due to an asthma attack so I walked to the finish line where there was an electronic placer that picked up my number tag and placed me as 13th out of 287 runners. Hoban athletics tweeted about me and everything. - Jacqueline Krim, ‘16

This year, the Archbishop Hoban Cross Country team welcomed their new coach, Connie Gardner. Gardner, as a member of USA Track and Field (USATF), brings many years of experience to the team. She has previously coached at Walsh Jesuit High School and, most recently, at Buckeye High School in Medina. She was the 2003 USA Track and Field Ultrarunner of the Year and later the 2011 USA Track and Field Masters Ultrarunner of the Year. Gardner won many national championships in an event called ultra distance, which is any running event longer than 42 kilometers (26 miles). She is famous for her 50 and 100 mile race times which have earned her 11 USATF national championships.

Not only does Gardner run for extreme distances but also for extensive periods of time. In 2012, she set an American record by running 149.368 miles at the International Association of Ultrarunners 24-Hour World Championship in Katowice, Poland, earning herself the silver medal and leading the women’s team to gold. Despite this accomplishment, Gardner continues to strive for better times and longer distances. Her next goals are to run 150 miles in 24 hours and eventually break the world record of 161.126 miles for the 24 hour race. Hoban wishes her luck in her next competition at an ultra marathon called the Spartathlon, held in Greece, where

she is predicted to be among the top ten women in the 24 hour race. “I have run long distances since elementary school,” Gardner said, “No matter where I am living, no matter what is going on in my life, I can always tie on my shoes and head out for an adventure.”

Gardner is not only an exceptional athlete and coach, but a dedicated and caring mother as well. She has two daughters, one who has special needs.

Her daughters have inspired her to help others by teaching high school students with special needs how to swim.

Gardner, as a first year coach, has already began to spread her success to the Hoban Cross Country Team. She shares her secrets of speed and stamina with her runners in the hopes that they too will be able to run with her strength and determination. “Our coach provides us with excellent advice about running” junior Mitchell Kozik said. Gardner’s extensive resume makes her an inspiration and role model to the cross country athletes as she is the quintessential long distance runner. When her runners are struggling, she often tells them to “take the event one step at a time” and to “break the event into smaller segments.”

Her coaching expertise pairs nicely with the positive atmosphere she brings to practices and games to help her the team succeed and enjoy running long distances.