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archbishop hoban high school one holy cross boulevard november 12, 2015 // issue 5
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Do You Even Code? In our increasingly technological world, the demand for computer programmers is constantly growing, and with the new advances in technology come a necessity for more skilled coders in America. More on page thirteen.
Student reflects on what it means to be basic, and why it doesn’t really matter. page three
The Visor explores historical and current gender inequality in the STEM fields. page eleven
Football and girls’ soccer work toward state finals after successful seasons. page fifteen
two Letter to the editor: To the editor, I am writing to applaud Ms. Gabriella Wittbrod on her insightful opinion article, “Decreasing support for the arts threatens creativity”, published in the October 16, 2015 issue of The Visor. Not only is this article insightful: it focuses upon a crisis in music education, not only at Archbishop Hoban, but across the Nation. Yet, I would like to explore the current situation at Hoban from the standpoint of a President. When I came to Hoban nine years ago, I also found the “music” facility an abysmal mess. Quite frankly, the room was a dump, and I said that to President Brother Kenneth. Over the next few years, he continued to find the funding to “upgrade” the room. When I took over the instrumental music there was a fledgling steel drum band of 12 members; a jazz band of 8 members; two guitar classes of perhaps 40 students; two choirs of perhaps a total of 45 singers; and the electronic music class of 25 members— all using the facility each day without too much clashing of artistic temperaments. The practice rooms mentioned by Ms. Wittbrod, even in those early days, had morphed into storage areas. There was a time when they were haphazardly designed as individual practice rooms, but acoustically, they have never mustered up to be appropriate for individual practice, let alone ensemble work. To capitalize upon Ms. Wittbord’s thesis, that poor physical conditions do not promote creativity, one needs to understand the evolution of the instrumental music program
here. After my first year the steel drum program added a beginner band, the varsity band grew to 24. With each successive year, the steel drum program grew until, this year, under the very capable direction of Mr. Martin, there are five sections of steel drummers – something like 120+ students. Stupendous growth! So, the room was too small and Brother Kenneth with the assistance of a very generous donor expanded the room by taking out a wall and adding that classroom space to what is now a “large” chamber. But “large” is a relative term, and the current numbers of steel drummers, percussionists, and orchestra members have stressed the comfortability of the room far beyond what is even remotely comfortable. As an emeritus high school president, I can only imagine the incredible dreams that our current president, Dr. Sweda, has for the fastest growing department at Archbishop Hoban. Let’s applaud this fine man for what he has done for the school in the very short time that he has been in the driver’s seat. I, for one, sing out a heartfelt Bravo to you, Dr. Sweda! The arts at Hoban are alive, well and continuously, because of the caring and capable faculty: Mr. Martin, Mr. East, Mr. Kraus, Mrs. Fortman, and Mr. Feodor. If we all close our eyes, we can visualize what Dr. Sweda has planned for the performing arts, so that he will not “close the door on this unique creativity” (Wittbrod). Br. Philip Smith, C.S.C.
Letter to the editor: To the editor, In response to the editorial in the last issue, “Kim David Misinterprets Religion,” I would like to share my own thoughts on the subject. We have all heard about the case of Kim Davis in Kentucky, the county clerk who, experiencing a radical conversion to Pentecostal Christianity, refused to issue marriage licenses to samesex couples. Davis, when a same-sex couple presented themselves for a marriage license, faithful to her morals above the law, rightly chose to obey the former above the latter. Though Kim Davis followed the will of Christ in this matter, opponents accuse Davis of hypocrisy. The accusations arise from the fact that, before her conversion to Christianity, Davis had contracted three divorces and three “marriages,” including her current relationship. Many argue that Davis hypocritically opposes same-sex “marriage,” supporting the sanctity of traditional marriage yet diminishing that sanctity by her divorces and “remarriages.” While, as a Catholic, I admit that Davis should not be living with somebody who is not her husband (dogma teaches that her first marriage remains valid), most Protestant denominations do not have prohibitions
against divorce and remarriage, so Davis is not acting against divine law to her knowledge. In addition, the divorces occurred before her conversion. These divorces were not acts of hypocrisy against her Christian faith, as she had no faith at the time. Now Davis upholds the sanctity of all marriage, so to call her a hypocrite would be serious slander. In Catholic theology, there exists a dogma called the Social Kingship of Jesus Christ. The doctrine states that Christ has dominion over the whole universe; therefore, all societies are subject to His divine law. This means that all are called to uphold the moral divine law in society. Faithful to her religious convictions, as well as the majority opinion of the state of Kentucky, Davis stood up for Christ, refusing to break His divine law by following a contrary human law that redefines marriage. This case stands as a model for all people of serious faith. In this country we may likely be faced with the same choice as Davis in the future: to sell out Christ or to pay for our fidelity with our money, our freedom, or possibly even our lives. Joshua Sukie ’16
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editors-in-chief marilyn icsman joseph santucci managing editor julie ciotola opinion editor gabriella wittbrod news editor angelina sapp features editor brian rozumny sports editor kara marshall design editors lucas lauterjung elizabeth stitzel webmasters joseph brennan alexander lynch staff reporters mara bahmer, madeline grosklos, shamael muhammad, andrew ross, julia susany, bridget wiedt, victoria woodburn, kameryn zingale adviser katharina cerny
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People should not take “basic” as an insult
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hen it came time to upgrade my iPhone, after months of using a completely shattered one, I was ecstatic. However, that happiness was soon dulled when I found myself with a brand new, rose gold phone. This may not sound bad, so let me give you some background. My previous iPhone was black, and I have often defended that choice. Part of this comes from the fact that I simply liked how it looked, but a better part came from the inescapable label of a white iPhone: basic. By this logic, the rose gold iPhones are pretty much extra basic, because they are white AND pink, and wildly popular. Even though I liked the rose gold color, I let it go. It wasn’t worth being that basic. You may wonder, then, why I decided to get the rose gold option, if I am so against being basic. Well, when I went in to buy it, a very insistent Verizon salesman pressured me into it somehow. He also told me that he could put on a screen protector that covered up all of the white, so of course I was interested. However, when he gave me the phone, my hopes plummeted again. It had a black screen protector all right, but it definitely didn’t cover the white face. So here I am, stuck with a white iPhone despite my best efforts. Probably I should have done one of two things: Stuck to my original plan of a black phone or just embraced being “basic.” And if
I wanted the rose gold color anyway, and the only thing holding me back was the fact that it was basic, shouldn’t I, as an educated and reasonable human being, have just let it go? What’s so wrong with being basic anyway? These days, the word basic has transcended its intended meaning and become a grave insult. Girls live in fear of the label, which marks you as helplessly bland. Basic, in a word, means predictable. Girls who are basic live banal lives of Instagram and Pumpkin Spice Lattes. They are completely identifiable in the fact that they have no identity at all, at least according to the name-callers. Those not unique or affluent enough to seek out vintage designer-wear, or visit trendy coffee shops or read The New Yorker instead of Seventeen are basic. The word is used simply to denigrate the standard consumer, the one visibly buying into mass marketing. The classification of basic is a stereotype, and, like any other, it can be dangerous. Women are accustomed to being analyzed and criticized, but the digital age makes it easier than ever to see people’s everyday decisions. Those afraid of being basic are afraid of conformity, in a world that measures individuality by personal consumerism and online presence. We try to be different in where we buy our coffee, what shoes we wear and how we tweet. Making fun of basic people, however,
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masks a larger societal concern. Those who manage to be different take efforts to do so, and each year it takes a little more. There is always one more Starbucks on a corner, and one more independent business that fails in its place. The more difficult it is to be different, the more fiercely people will attack those who are not. The important thing to remember in all of this is that, really, being basic or not means very little. I would consider myself aggressively basic in eighth and ninth grade, followed by a period of anti-basic behavior tenth and eleventh grade. Now, as a senior, I can finally classify myself some other way— as simply myself. I have a white iPhone and I own Uggs, but if someone makes fun of me I don’t really care. In a way, choosing to embrace a certain amount of basic in your life might even be the epitome of its opposition; After all, it’s pretty rare to be proud of being basic.
Support for all school activities proves beneficial
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uring my freshman year of high school, the Hoban theater put on a production of the musical Grease. It was an iconic performance: students awaited the show anxiously following its announcement at the beginning of the year and crowded into the gym during its three showings during the spring. Ever since then, support for Hoban’s theater program has not been able to compare. Though the theater program works tirelessly to perfect and perform classic plays, a definite lack of appreciation was apparent last year. That all changed this year with the announcement that the 2015 fall play would be the literary classic, The Night Thoreau Spent In Jail. Teachers and students alike exhibited enthusiasm for the production from its announcement earlier in the year. Certain teachers have talked about the play in class and had lessons revolve around its symbolism and revolutionary themes. Some teachers even offered extra credit for their students to attend the play due to its relevance to their classes. The encouragement that the Hoban community is offering the Hoban theater
program has an incredible influence on both the members of the Hoban theater and Hoban itself. Gratitude for the support of their peers and camaraderie within the Hoban family were evident both as the debut of The Night Thoreau Spent In Jail closed in and at the performances themselves. The actors were alive with passion and vigor, performing for an enormous opening night audience. This play has been truly instrumental to increasing appreciation for Hoban theater. I attended this much awaited play with many of the players on the girls basketball team. Normally, many of the team members would not have attended the school play because of their busy schedules, but on the play’s opening night we went straight from basketball practice in Alumni Gym to the performance in Barry Gym. The gym remained completely silent for the duration of the play, except for the actors on stage. The audience was completely enraptured: I had never seen such respect displayed for the school play. It was an amazing experience, and I was astounded by the depth of the Hoban students’ support for the play’s cast and crew. In order for the Hoban theater program to
mara MAdness by mara bahmer remain influential to the Hoban community, we must continue this appreciation into the spring musical, next school year’s performances and the performances of the school years to come. Additionally, the Hoban spirit for sports this year has been incredible, with amazing turnouts to numerous Hoban sporting events and undeniable enthusiasm in the student sections. To increase Hoban's school spirit as a whole, students and faculty have to extend that spirit to the other aspects of Hoban. This has been accomplished with The Night Thoreau Spent In Jail, and hopefully Hoban’s support for groups like the theater will continue to grow.
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Business Education Marketing Biology Physics by angelina sapp
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s many seniors complete their college applications and juniors begin their search for a university that fits their standards, many students are faced with the ever looming question: What will I study and what will I be once I complete college? This question has been at the forefront of my mind for the past year and a half as I am pressured to decide what I “want to be”. Yet, as I search for my one true calling, I realized something that many will not realize until it is too late. Not everyone has one true calling. Schools often require that students, when applying, specify their major, or apply to a specific school within the college or university. However, many of us have no idea what we want to pursue, leaving applicants stressed and pressured to make a decision they are not prepared to make. Some people are set on being doctors or lawyers, but there are so many opportunities for careers that people like me do not know where to begin looking. I do not particularly favor one career path over another, nor do I wish to confine myself to STEM or English career options that leave many unfulfilled. I wish to practice all of my strengths. What if someone decides that this was
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Undecided Many students are encouraged to decide on a career path as seniors in high school. The pressure to decide on our “one true calling” becomes an inescapable reality as people and schools see the indecisive nature of 17 and 18 year olds as unappealing. Yet, some of us have a variety of interests that we must explore, or wish to discover college and career opportunities before choosing a path.
not their calling after they have spent all this time dedicated to becoming a doctor, writer, etc? These people have to find a new calling. Beyond that, some of us never feel this to begin with. We are asked to determine our futures before we are 18, but I, for one, have no idea where my life will go or where I want it to lead me. I am not specifically drawn to one activity that I wish to pursue as more than a hobby, yet I am constantly asked what I will make of myself. A woman named Emilie Wapnick gave a TED talk that perfectly described my personality, and the personalities of many others. She called us multi-potentialities. We are people who often become passionate and wish to learn about many different trades or skills, but do not know which to pursue as a career. We excel in a variety of areas that we are interested in, but have trouble picking a favorite. This is why we do not have one true calling. I have faced the troubles of not knowing my future and honestly, it is not that bad. Yes, there can be extra stress due to the pressure that people put on choosing a life goal and career path at seventeen, but I have come to accept this challenge. I do
not have one true calling at this point in my life. Maybe I will be a doctor or writer or engineer, but I should not let the choices I make today interfere with my future plans. Too many students think that because they chose a major or have told everyone that they are going to be one thing that they have to be just that. There are so many options to choose from and experiences to be had, that many times we will change our minds. In a culture that perceives indecisiveness as a major weakness, this occurrence often turns students worlds upside down. Told all their life that they should want to do one thing, when they fail to do so or discover that they want to do other things, people often become disoriented and try to regain their composure by forcing something that they think is their calling. I, however, have no shame in saying that I will apply to many schools undecided, because I am passionate about many topics and will not confine myself to one goal. We all have the potential to be so many things. Yet, some forget that diversity can be beneficial and life may change in ways that would be impossible if we force ourselves to decide on one thing as our true calling.
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TRENDING TOPICS The Visor’s editorial board weighs in on three of the country’s most talked-about topics this November. From popular culture to politics, a number of news stories have recently gone viral, prompting an array of responses throughout media.
On Adele’s Comeback...
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fter a three year break from music, Adele has burst back on to the scene with an instant hit, “Hello.” Her next album will be released Nov. 20, and many fans eagerly await the new music. The track and music video from “Hello” have been met with positive reviews from both critics and casual listeners.
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There is no doubt that Adele is the greatest vocal talent of this decade. However, her recent single, despite its commercial success, lacks the flair that was found on her previous albums. I fear that we will find her upcoming album 25 (released on 11/20) to be a disappointing follow up to what was the biggest album of the last 40 years.
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On Ohio’s Issues...
ollowing the election on Nov. 3, voters resolved three Ohio state issues. Issue 1 concerned redrawing district lines to make partisan elections more competitive; the issue passed by a wide margin. Issue 2 was an anti-monopoly bill, and it was proposed mainly to oppose Issue 3; the issue passed, but not by much. Issue 3 proposed the legalization of medicinal and recreational marijuana with provisions for an industrial monopoly; the issue was rejected by about a two to one vote against legalization.
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Issue 3 was dead on arrival for most Americans, regardless of their opinion of marijuana. Many voters, including myself, weren't a fan of the proposal of a monopoly on medical and recreational marijuana. If you are going to legalize marijuana, go all the way. Placing limitations like a monopoly on the product will lead to unnecessary political backlash regarding who can grow and sell marijuana.
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The passing of Issue 1 was a no brainer; bipartisan redistricting is necessary to ensure fair representation. The results of issues 2 and 3 show that Ohio is not ready for an amendment in the Ohio Constitution to legalize marijuana. The topic will surely come up again in the future.
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Gabriella Wittbrod Opinion Editor
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On Starbucks’ Red Cups...
he popular Starbucks Christmas cups have always utilized holiday designs in the past. This year, however, Starbucks unveiled a more minimalist approach, using a plain red ombré design. Their choice to abandon Christmas decals has been met with frustration from some, who claim that it is an attack against Christmas and Christianity. People have called it offensive, politically correct or simply an aesthetic choice.
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I don’t think the cup is offensive or anti-Christian. However, I do prefer the designs over this year’s plain one. They were just more fun and festive. Minimalism is overrated!
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I think Starbucks had good intentions in mind when they removed ‘Merry Christmas’ from their cups. People need to stop complaining about the decision. There are much more pressing issues that deserve attention.
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When Adele first announced her record, 25, she catagorized it as a make up album— making up for lost time she wished away and forgiving herself for doing so. The ability for so many people to relate to this mentality, including myself, will make this album her most successful one yet. However, no record will compete with the pop bible that is Taylor Swift’s 1989.
six news Obama and Trump trade contentious remarks by shamael muhammad
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I’m not a fan of Donald Trump’s brash dismissal of this country’s values. Obama is more in touch with the needs of America.
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Trump also mentioned that fellow campaigner Ben Carson is unfit to be president, as he “just doesn’t have the experience.” Obama remained unconcerned with Trump and other Republican candidates, as he mentioned that they “can’t handle CNBC moderators at the debate” and that he believes this foreshadows how they will run the country and respond to foreign affairs. “According to [Republicans], everything was really good in 2008, when we were going through the worst economic crisis of our lifetimes, unemployment and uninsured rates were up, and bin Laden was still on the loose,” said Obama at the GOP primary debate on Nov. 2, “This is the Golden Age that I apparently messed up.” Trump did not comment on Obama’s sarcastic remark concerning his own presidency, but did express his disapproval of Obama’s service. “I think Putin will eat him alive,”
Trump said in response to the president’s address of American-Russian relations. “Have you noticed that everyone of these candidates say, ‘Obama’s weak. Putin’s kicking sand in his face. When I talk to Putin, he’s going to straighten out’,” said Obama, as he conveyed his frustration with the Republican method of debate. “Maybe what makes us a little different as Democrats is we try to base our analysis on facts,” he said, insinuating that Trump himself is among the illogical myriad. He mentions that “CNBC-fearing” Republicans are no match for Russian President Vladimir Putin. Each politician’s thoughts on the other reflect the maintained aggression between Democrats and Republicans as it drifts its way into the 2016 Presidential Campaign, but only time can tell surely if Trump’s aims to “make America great again” are realistic, or illogical.
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Donald Trump is better than Obama. Trump is funny. Obama does not seem to be very good at running the country.
Ashley Cea ’19
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he morning of Tuesday Nov. 3 commenced on a nonchalant note for presidential candidate Donald Trump, who publicly shrugged at President Obama’s criticism regarding his political party and campaign. Trump responded with a curt statement that he “doesn’t care too much” about the current president’s critique, and responds that he wants to focus on answering debate questions rather than responding to critics. “[They have] been hitting me one way or the other. I just want to have the debates. I like the debates,” said Trump, “I just want to answer the questions and be done with it, frankly.” Though Trump claims that he is indifferent toward Obama, and all his presidential competitors, Trump expresses that Obama is in no place to give pointers. “He can’t handle this country. He’s doing a terrible job of running the country,” said the billionaire.
Obama proposes law to benefit ex-criminals by victoria woodburn
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n his speech to the El Reno prison, Obama stressed the importance of helping prevent nonviolent criminals, specifically those involved in drug trade, escape a life of crime and poverty and live a more functional life. “These are young people who made mistakes that aren’t that different than the mistakes I made and the mistakes that a lot of you guys made,” Obama said earlier this summer on a visit to the El Reno Federal Penitentiary in Oklahoma. Several months later, he is issuing an executive order that appears to be fulfilling his wish. President Obama’s goal is to make it easier for released felons to find a job, especially in federal government. His order revolves around the phrase “ban the box”, which references the box that requires those applying for a job to check whether or not they have a criminal history. Several studies have revealed that almost half of employers will either probably not or
absolutely not hire ex-convicts, regardless of the crime. By banning the box, applicants who have committed a felony will have the opportunity to attend a face-to-face interview and explain their story to possible employers. In July, Obama suggested a ban of the criminal history question, but did not act on his proposal. However, ban the box advocates rallied in front of the White House until Obama took executive action. The trend of banning the box is not confined to just the White House either: over 100 nationwide cities and counties have adopted “ban the box” policies. The executive order will only cover positions in the federal government for now, but Obama encourages all employers to follow his example. While the question of criminal background is not completely banned, by postponing it, job applicants are more likely to find work. This provides an immense amount of help to those who have paid their debts to society
and want to re-enter as honest citizens. Like most executive decisions, Obama’s order does not come without some controversy. Many people argue that eliminating the simple question of criminal background and working it into the hiring process will lengthen the procedure substantially. As a result, employers will waste more time on candidates that must be disqualified from the job and could have been early on in the process. Others argue that many will relax their screening process and potentially hire dangerous individuals, resulting in lawsuits in an attempt to avoid penalties. Ultimately, Obama’s decision will certainly assist in the lives of non-threatening exfelons hoping to find a job. Now it is in the hands of the employers to make responsible hiring decisions that will not only benefit the good of the ex-convict, but the good of the rest of society as well.
news seven Hoban begins annual canned food drive by julie ciotola
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oban’s annual canned food drive has finally arrived, equipped with new incentives and a higher goal. The student body seeks to go beyond last years impressive total of 42,916 cans, and bring in at least 45,900. If this goal is reached, Hoban will have brought in enough cans to feed ten families for an entire year. In order to motivate students, several rewards will be provided, which began with jersey day for the Browns vs. Bengals game on Nov. 5. To honor Veterans Day on November 11th, students will be allowed to wear red, white and blue clothing with a donation of 10 cans. On the last day of the drive, Nov. 19, students will be allowed to dress down for a jeans day, provided that they contribute cans, in hopes of a final shot at reaching the goal. Furthermore, to help raise awareness, students will be allowed to wear orange shirts if they donate ten cans. Given that orange is the color symbolizing hunger, this incentive will help raise awareness as well as provide the student body with a day free from polos. The date of this special event has not yet been released to the staff and students. In addition to dress down days, first period classes will also have the chance to engage in friendly competition with one an-
other. These acclaimed “throw downs” are a chance for classes to see who can bring in the most cans on a specific day. The winner is rewarded with donuts, compliments of their opponent, and bragging rights. After the drive is complete, and the cans are tallied, the overall winning first period class will be given free tickets to the spring musical, as well as breakfast provided by faculty members on a morning before classes. Aside from competition between classes, the four grade levels will also be competing for four spots on the Banglaball team, along with a picnic in the spring. This picnic was once always a senior class privilege, until last year when the freshmen class astounded the school with their number of cans and claimed the picnic. “It was really exciting to see us actually have a chance in breaking this streak that seemed impossible. Yes, we had some fantastic outside help, but altogether seeing the whole class unify for such a humble purpose was a really exciting experience” sophomore Ellie Redle said. In order to keep the competition fair, outside donations exceeding 2,500 cans must be matched by the class in order for the cans to count towards their grand total. As a whole, if the school reaches the goal,
Mr. T and Brother Bob have agreed to shave their beards, and Brother Spooner has agreed to wear a shirt designed by spirit committee for the entire week following the event. Aside from the friendly rivalry and rewards encouraged by the canned food drive, the staff and students also focus their attention on helping the less fortunate. “The canned food drive is a very important event for Hoban and its students. It gives the students an opportunity to give and get in the spirit of Christmas by donating cans and other foods. It is a good way for those who are busy with sports, clubs, and other extra curricular activities the chance to help the community during the holiday season even though they may not have time to actively volunteer somewhere. It’s great how all the classes compete for the spring picnic because that encourages everyone to bring in as many food items as they can” senior Jacqueline Krim said. From now until Nov. 19, the student body will work together to serve the hungry, hopefully concluding the drive by reaching the goal and helping a total of fifteen organizations in the area.
Human DNA found in hot dogs and sausage by bridget wiedt
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ew research has revealed that two percent of hot dogs and sausage products contain human DNA. Clear Labs, a food analysis cooperation, genetically tested a number of hot dogs, finding this unexpected result. With the use of genomic technology, Clear Labs was able to find out what is really in our food. According to their experiment, many name brands include ingredients in their hot dog and sausage products that they do not advertise. In fact, more than 14 percent of the 345 hot dogs and sausages tested in a trial proved “problematic.” Their data reported that three percent of turkey dogs contained pork when it was not listed and ten percent of vegetarian dogs contained some sort of animal. Most shocking of all, two percent of the samples tested contained human DNA. According to Clear Labs, the DNA discovered was from “human hair, fingernail, skin or saliva that was accidentally mixed in during the manufacturing process.” Marion Nestle, a professor of public health and food studies at New York University, says that “human DNA in samples is a sign of lots of touching with human hands.” The National Hot Dog and Sausage Council attempted to refute this and other hygienic errors included in the Clear Labs
report. The NHDSC tried to brush the negative attention off, claiming the whole experiment was a publicity stunt in favor of Clear Labs. Unfortunately for hot dog brands everywhere, this attention grabbing headline has taken off due to Clear Labs’ credibility and widespread media coverage. Some of these troubling discoveries have been tracked to more than just hot dogs. “Food consumers have to trust that food labels are accurate, but that isn’t always the case,” said Clear Labs CEO, Sasan Amini. “We’ve found a 10 to 15 percent rate of discrepancy between labeled ingredients and actual ingredients across our internal tests to date.” These discoveries become particularly troubling when considering the dietary and religious restrictions that some people place on foods such as pork. “Clear Labs recommended that consumers who want to avoid pork steer free of chicken products and opt for Kosher brands like Hebrew National as the Kosher products that were tested were found to be 100 percent pork-free,” Tech Times reported. In another Clear Labs trial, it was found that there was no correlation between price and the “Clear Score,” a number given by Clear Labs, which represents how closely the claims of the product la-
bel match the actual molecular content. Clear Labs has been successful with their fledgling experiments, as they seek to help companies make foods safer, healthier and more accurate to their labels.
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STEMinism by luke lauterjung and libby stitzel
In the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields (STEM), many women have helped pave the way for modern scientific exploration, despite opposition from society. Men left women to be secretaries, teachers or housewives. Many women have made important discoveries. However, they had to overcome discrimination and social norms in order to receive full credit.
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hroughout the 20th century, many women worked hard to make it in the world of STEM, but received criticism instead of recognition. In the late 1800’s, an astronomer named Annie Cannon was employed at the Harvard College Observatory. She spent her time there cataloguing nearly 350,000 stars, despite her near deafness, all for just 25 cents a day. The average salary in 1890 was 27 cents an hour, according to the US Department of Labor. Beatrice Hicks became the first female engineer employed by Western Electric, an opportunity that arose from the displacement of men to fight World War II. Hicks went on to become CEO of the Newark Controls Company, a metalworking firm based in New Jersey, where she developed environmental sensors eventually used by NASA. Hicks also helped found the Society for Women Engineers (SWE), a society of over 27,000 members today. In 1946, a group of six female scientists, led by Betty Holberton, worked to create the ENIAC, the first general-purpose computer. The team, which consisted of Holberton, Jean Bartik, Kathleen Antonelli, Maryln Meltzer, Ruth Teitelbaum and Frances Spence, built the computer to calculate ballistics trajectory during World War II. Holberton and her team’s names were omitted from official announcements as the creators of the supercomputer. Today, they have been named and inducted into the Women in Technology International Hall of Fame for their work. All of these
women have since received recognition for their notable work in STEM and continue to inspire young women in the field. The stereotype that only men can have a career in STEM is slowly fading as more and more persistent women pursue careers in these areas. Unfortunately, discrimination against women is still prevalent in these profes-
rude. I stayed,” said Susan Veverka, who teaches Algebra II and Engineering classes. “I have never felt discouraged from pursuing a career in STEM. I have a rather direct personality and have always had excellent mentors. If I wanted to try something, I did,” said Candy Bates, a Biology and Environmental Science teacher. Unfortunately, not all had the same experience as Bates. Rose Zaucha, Chair of the Math Department, had a similar journey to Veverka. “Because of my age, when I was in school, there were not many women in my math and science classes and teachers let the few women know that they would probably not do well,” she said. Zaucha also said that even today she encounters some prejudice against women in STEM. “Interestingly, parents at conferences will tell me that girls are not as good at math as boys. In 2015, people still say that to me. I guess that tells me what they think about my math skills as well.” Women have broken many barriers since the time when it was believed that all they were good for was housework and childcare. They have since gained respect in many fields that were once believed to only be suitable for men. Women have done just that throughout history in STEM, making advances that have shocked their male and female peers alike. Despite the progress made by society, women still struggle with acceptance in the field. However, women throughout the ages, from early pioneers to Hoban’s own teachers, have shown that they are willing and able to work on bridging the gender gap.
“There was a grad assistant
teaching my class in college that made it very clear he did not want me in his class. He was rude. I stayed.”
- Susan Veverka
sions. This discrimination is what sometimes discourages women from studying STEM. Thankfully, at Hoban, the women in our math and science departments were not deterred from their career path, regardless of the obstacles. When asked about their personal journeys in the world of STEM, the women in the science and math departments at Hoban had a lot to say. Some have experienced little prejudice due to their gender, while some have had to face the issue head on. “There was a grad assistant teaching my class in college that made it very clear he did not want me in his class. He was
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his cast of this year’s fall play, The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail, truly managed to eclipse time with their portrayal of transcendentalist Henry David Thoreau’s still-relevant messages. The play focuses on Thoreau, and is told in a series of flashbacks while he spends one night in jail for refusing to pay taxes to benefit the Mexican War. Senior Luke Lauterjung held this lead role. The audience first sees Thoreau’s graduation from Harvard and failed attempt at traditional teaching. Next, he establishes a school with his brother John, portrayed by sophomore Ryan Gibson. The play follows their relationship and John’s premature death. Throughout, fellow transcendentalist Ralph Waldo Emerson serves as a mentor for Thoreau, shaping his ideals. Sophomore Jerome Hume played Emerson and senior Alyson Bachmann played Emerson’s wife, Lydia. Other notable characters include sophomore Michael Davies as Thoreau’s cellmate Bailey, junior Mackenzie Deighen as Thoreau’s love interest Ellen Sewell, junior Rachel Croyle as Thoreau’s mother and senior Joshua Romero as prison guard Sam Staples. The acting was strong across the board, with the main cast supported by a
The Visor reviews Hoban’s fall play, following three successful performances that left audiences Thoreau-ly pleased. group of townspeople. Lauterjung’s passion in his role of Thoreau emphasized the theme of defiance and social justice. Davies gave a strong performance as Bailey, an illiterate man who is awed to simply be in the presence of Thoreau. In addition, the Emerson couple was portrayed well by Hume and Bachmann, who both complemented Lauterjung’s performance well onstage. The play included a continuous silent video presentation. The video showed footage and stills from historical protests, as well as key words during important scenes. Senior Aaryn Robinson served as the video manager. The integration of an extra visual livened the play and gave it a modern twist. Many viewers probably benefitted from this inclusion in the play, which lacked action and was mainly dialogue-based. The set was well-done and looked realistic but undistracting. Set designer Tym Tagliofero clearly expanded effort to create these thoughtful set pieces. Prop and set changes were barely noticeable, and it was obvious that the crew of the show took the time to coordinate their efforts. The most memorable part of the show, however, was not the acting, movie or set pieces. It was the dedication of the entire
group involved to create something memorable. This dedication shone through in every individual aspect and, when combined, conveyed Thoreau’s message powerfully. In speaking with several members of the cast and crew, I learned how much time was put into the production. I can say with confidence that this time was well-spent and that those involved deserve recognition. One of the best parts of The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail is that its theme is timeless and can be applied to almost any facet of life. Hoban’s rendition of the play capitalized on this relevance by highlighting protests from late and recent history. In light of recent protests in the United States, most of which concern the Black Lives Matter campaign, it is a good time for Hoban to remind everyone about the value of standing up for something. Whether rallying for social justice or for a change right here in our community, Thoreau’s words can be an inspiration. The Hoban Troubadours recognized this in their performance, treating the subject with the utmost passion. This shined through most of all at their successful showings of this year’s fall play.
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MEETTHE FAMILY by kameryn zingale
the Adaways
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Jamice Adaway, English Department Abby Adaway ’19
Jason Anderson, Social Studies Department ChristianAnderson ’16 Dominic Anderson ’19
Visor: What do you like about having a child that is a student where you teach? Jamice Adaway: I like knowing her friends. Knowing who my daughter is hanging out with can be both a source of comfort and concern. I also like being here for her - on good days and bad.
Visor: What do you dislike about having a child that is a student where you teach? Jason Anderson: One takes all of my pens - the other likes the same snacks that I do.
V: Have you changed the way you teach or associate with students since your child has entered the school? JA: I’m a storyteller. Now I tell fewer about Abby to avoid embarrassing her.
V: Is it ever weird having a parent that teaches at Hoban? AA: No it’s not weird. It was at first but I’ve gotten used to it by now.
V: How has having a parent at Hoban helped you adjust to high school? Dominic Anderson: It has helped with homeowrk when I have questions. I enjoy going to his room during study hall so I can sit and ask him questions. V: Do you believe it is beneficial to have a parent at the school? Christian Anderson: Yes, I would say so. I can pop into his roomwhenever I want and can use it basically as a locker. It adds livelihood that is desperately needed in high school.
The Visor interviewed a few Hoban teachers and their children who are students here. The teachers and students commented on their shared experiences and family dynamic in the Hoban community. In addition to the three families featured, five more faculty members have children attending the school.
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T.K. Griffith, English Department Abby Griffith ’19 Visor: Do you feel as if you have grown closer to each other now that you share a school? T.K. Griffith: The time together helps. We appreciate our time together on the way to school in the morning and the drive home after school. V: What advice did you give your child about Hoban before their freshman year? TK: Be yourself. Believe in yourself. Immerse yourself in the experience. Don’t just be a spectator. V: How has having a parent at Hoban helped you adjust to high school? Abby Griffith: It has helped because I know more about the school which helps because then I know my way around the school. I also know more about the classes and teachers. V: Do you feel as if you have grown closer to each other now that you share a school? AG: Yes because I have to drive with him every morning. When I’m grumpy and tired in the morning he usually is too, so we converse a little better because I relate to him more.
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V: What do you like about having a parent that is a teacher at your school? Abby Adaway: I like that I can go to her anytime during the day, if I have something exciting or really upseting I can just go to her then instead of having to wait till after school. She has helped by introducing me to new people, including uperclassmen and teachers.
V: Do you believe it is beneficial for your child to have a parent within the school? JA: I think so. I enjoy being around my sons and watching them grow up. They will both be on their own soon, and I want to enjoy every minute I can with them until then.
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Miss America Facts The competition began in 1921. The winner is supposed to be a model for young American girls to emulate. Scholarships are made available to over 12,000 women each year.
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2.5 million U.S. women participate in beauty pageants each year. Ohio is tied with Oklahoma and California for the most number of Miss America winners. The contestants cannot be married or pregnant. There were no black contestants allowed until the 1980s. There has only been one Jewish winner.
he Miss America Foundation is the leading scholarship provider for women globally and advocates that young women should move into the STEM fields, but many people feel that the competition focuses solely on superficial beauty and promotes shallow values. Though the pageant interview is commonly cited as the part of the competition that keeps the pageant from being completely superficial, the contestants are known for giving completely ridiculous answers. In 2007, Miss Carolina was asked why most Americans could not locate the U.S. on a map, and responded “I personally believe that U.S. Americans are unable to do so, because, some people out there in our nation don’t have maps, and I believe that our education like such as South Africa and the Iraq, everywhere, like, such as, and I believe that they should, our education over here in the U.S. should help the U.S., er should help South Africa, and should help the Iraq and the Asian countries so we will be able to build up our future.” However, not every contestant is caught as unprepared. Courtney Paige Garrett, Miss Virginia 2015, was asked how the United States’ should respond to ISIS in the wake of several gruesome beheadings. “This is an absolute outrage and something definitely needs to be done but I don’t think America needs to be the only one to do it. I really think it’s important for the world, for the UN to come together and decide what is the best thing we can do to really come together as a bigger and more impactful source to end this horrid, horrid, thing that is happening” Garrett responded in a calm, collected manner. Though the interview portion of the pageant is generally viewed as a joke, some argue that it teaches young women how to rapidly respond to questions and to develop public speaking skills. While some profess that pageants teach young women confidence, others vehemently oppose this idea. [Beauty pageants] intensify the objectification of young women” stated sophomore Christina Whitehouse. Women and girls who participate in beauty pageants are likely to be affected by body image distortion and eating disorders that can affect their self-esteem and cause lifelong physical and emotional damage. Some
feel that putting young girls into an environment where one of the main values is physical beauty, and that value is only attainable by heavy makeup, can be damaging to their psyche. “In my opinion, beauty pageants promote unhealthy expec tations for young girls” stated sophomore Alison Ritenour. Often, these young girls can be pushed to extremes to earn the crown. Ninety-five percent of women with eating disorders are between the ages of 12 and 25, which is no surprise when women who have historically been 121 lbs are touted as role models. In 2012, former Miss America Kirsten Haglund opened up about her struggle with anorexia. Haglund had trained to be a ballerina and always considered skinny to be ideal. “That was the first image I had in my brain; I always equated beauty and worth with being skinny,” said Haglund. Not all pageant participants feel the same way as Haglund, however. Hoban junior Sydney Dalrick competes in pageants and has had a different experience than Haglund described. Dalrick says that pageants can be a great way for girls of similar ages to meet and bond, and that the assigned stereotypes are untrue. “My favorite part is probably the performance and just the overwhelming experience and such amazing girls I meet there” said Dalrick. She went on to say that pageants take a lot of hard work and dedication, and are often far away. What some perceive to be a negative result of pageants is the promotion of ultra-competitiveness. Though pageants like Miss America are not as drama filled as the media depicts, they create an atmosphere where women and girls feel the need to put down their peers in order to feel secure in themselves. In other words, if a contestant does not win the competition, they may feel that they are not adequate enough to please society. In a world full of false images and photoshopped beauty, it is important for all people to recognize the value in every person. Women especially must work to build a society where everyone can be celebrated and where their self esteem scan can be built up, whether they choose to participate in pageants or find confidence in other places.
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31, JT Barrett was charged with an OVI, or Operating a Vehicle Impaired. After turning his vehicle away from a checkpoint just north of campus, he was confronted by an officer and blew slightly above the legal limit of 0.08 blood-alcohol concentration. Barrett was released to teammate Cardale Jones, who provided him with a ride home. That morning Barrett was charged with multiple misdemeanors, including his OVI and “backing without safety” which stems from his attempt to avoid the checkpoint situation. Because he was not charged with a felony, he avoided the university’s standard student athlete policy that would suspend him for at least two weeks. Instead, his punishment was placed in the hands of coach Urban Meyer who decided to enforce a one game suspension against Barrett. The new starter missed the 28-14 home victory against the Minnesota Golden Gophers but will be eligible on Saturday the 21st to play against Michigan State. After initially stating that Barrett’s immediate return to the starting position was not guaranteed, coach Meyer announced on Monday the 9th that he plans on having Barrett play first string against the Spartans. This declaration relieved many Ohio State fans who agree that Cardale Jones’ performance against the gophers revealed his inability to lead a championship caliber offense. Upon the news of the one game suspension many were enraged, believing that he was
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Royals win World Series after thirty year drought by kara marshall
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he Kansas City Royals and the New York Mets battled for the Major League Baseball World Series title to round up the 2015 season. With a regular season record of 95-67, the American League champs of Kansas City beat the Toronto Blue Jays to advance to the finals. The New York Mets, however, retained a regular season record of 90-72 after being crowned National League champs. They played the Chicago Cubs to advance to the national championship. Interestingly enough, however, it was long expected that the Chicago Cubs would make such an outstanding playoff run. When the movie phenomenon, Back to the Future Pt. II, hit the market in 1989, it was predicted that the Chicago Cub baseball team would win the World Series title in 2015. While this
did not prove to be completely true, making it to the semi-finals seemed to be far enough to stir commotion among the media stations. After a series record of 4-1, the Royals have clinched the trophy for the first time since 1985. While the record may not seem as though it was an exciting series, the games proved to be action-filled, as many extended into extra innings well beyond the midnight hour. In fact, the first game on Oct. 27, was the longest World Series game on record, lasting 14 innings-- until 1:18 a.m. when Hosmer of Kansas City hit a sacrifice fly for his teammate, Escobar, to score in the bottom of the inning. During the same game, without knowledge of his father’s recent death, Kansas City pitcher Edinson Volquez not only started, but won the game for the Royals before hear-
ing the news. Reports claimed that they obscured the incident from Volquez. Many believe that his concentration in the initial game tremendously helped the Royals win the league, after leading off the series with a win. In the final game, the New York Mets led the majority of the time 1-0 until the Royals rallied to tie the score in the bottom of the ninth. From then on, the dog fight continued as each team maintained the even score. Into the fourteenth inning, it was 2-2 until Kansas City managed to destroy the hopes of the Mets during their 5-run outburst to secure a 7-2 win and conclude the series altogether. Even though New York gave a quality fight, the Royals were always picked by the polls to win. After dominating their division the entire season-- even the Indians-- Kansas City was the team to beat heading into the post-season.
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or the second time in two years, Hoban Girls Soccer became regional champions as they defeated Lake Catholic on Saturday. In a game almost identical to the regional final of last year, the Knights secured the victory yet again as they outscored the Cougars by a margin of 2-1. Senior midfielder Ashley Dobbins opened the scoring when she netted a 15-yard shot from the top of the box in the 25th minute. “When I scored, I knew the game would get easier from there.” said Dobbins. “Once we get one goal, we settle down and control the game.” Just four minutes into the second half, Lake Catholic’s Tess Osborne tied the game with a perfectly placed 35-yard free kick. Yet their celebrations were short lived as Hoban retook the lead a mere 30 seconds later off a goal from junior defender Olivia Petit. “Syd just flicked it to me off the corner
and I just tapped it in.” said Petit. “It felt great to put us back on top so quickly.” Solid defense from the Knights kept the lead for the remaining 35 minutes and Petit’s goal proved to be the game winner. With this victory the Knights advance to the state final four for the third time in the school’s history. After losing to Cincinnati Archbishop McNicholas in last year’s title game, they feel they have unfinished business. “This years team differs from previous teams dramatically. In previous years, our heart drove us as far as we got, but our skill limited our postseason run every year. This year, our team is skill based, and we go about our games very business like. This is the best Hoban girls soccer team in many years,” Dobbins said. “I think it’ll take patience to win a state title. Sometimes we get frantic when we play and we can’t do that going forward.
We need to play like we have the past couple of games, calm and collected,” said Petit. Hoban, ranked No. 1 in Division ll, faced Celina on Tuesday in the state semifinal. Celina won its regional over Ontario 1-0 on Saturday. With a win, they will advance to the state final. “It will take a lot of determination and discipline to win a state championship. It is doing all of the little things right. Last year was an eye opener for us. We believed that we were unstoppable, and that our effort and heart would bring us a championship. However, it takes a mix of both a lot of effort, heart, skill, and discipline to maintain a composed demeanor,” said Dobbins. Even with a loss, the Knights have a successful season to look back on. “I learned from last year that you should cherish the moments you have with your teammates,” said Petit.
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Sheldon ’16, Petit ’17 and Wong ’17, celebrate a goal scored against Lake Catholic.
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by julie ciotola ince the beginning of the school year, the Hoban student section has gathered every weekend to support the football team, cheering their way through a 9-1 regular season performance. The team began their winning streak with a 49-0 win over Canton McKinley, followed by three more wins, which lead up to the highly renowned rivalry game against Saint Vincent Saint Mary on Sept. 25. Students highly anticipated the event during Mum Day, and showed their support for the team at Infocision Stadium. The event drew over 11,000 spectators, who watched as the Knights broke the eight year losing streak and claimed the famous Shillelagh. The following week, on Oct. 2, the team defeated Walsh Jesuit at Dowed Field with a score of 48-7. The Knights also celebrated their senior night two weeks later with a 35-7 win over Padua on Oct. 16. By the end of October, the regular season concluded, with the only loss of the season
being to Benedictine. Benedictine, the state championship team of 2014, beat Hoban 35-14. “We came out flat and did not do the little things right. It helped us learn we need to go to a whole new level during practice and the game. It made us stronger because it made us hungrier and wanting to prove the doubters wrong,” senior linebacker Dane Kersh said. If both teams continue to accumulate success through the postseason, they could face off again, which is an opportunity the Knights have not had for many years. “The unity of this team is much stronger than previous seasons. These guys would do anything for eachother,” senior Jacob Kepler said. Hoban began their postseason with a 35-21 win over New Philadelphia, whose season was concluded with a record of 8-4. The Knights now advance to the next round of playoffs on Friday Nov. 13, where they will play Louisville at Green High School. Louisville has a record of 11-1, and defeated Poland Seminary 42-7 this past Friday.
The Hoban football team has set their goals high, with hopes of making history. “We have worked harder than we ever have before and have formed a bond that can not be broken. We need to stay humble and confident, and work harder and harder each day so we can bring a championship to this great school,” senior Jacob McNeil said. As the season continues, the Knightmares and other fans will continue their support of Hoban football. If the team does make it to the division 3 state championship, they will battle for the acclaimed title as on Dec. 4. “I really enjoyed my time this year as a super fan during the regular season. I would support our team no matter what, but it is definitely exciting to cheer for a winning team. I am amazed at how far the football team has come. There is some amazing talent on the team and I am so excited to cheer them on all the way through the playoffs, and hopefully see my boys beat STVM for a second time this season,” said senior Adrienne Brower.
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Jenna Otterman '18 Mckenzie Chessar '19 cheerleading girls soccer