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December 2012 AD MAJORAM DEI GLORIAM Volume 94, Issue 3 Mr. Buchta Leads 10,000 Against Park Conrad Kovalcik ‘13 an old infield with its stands, group held rallies, appeared on had also won their latest World Editor in Chief bleachers, and foundation being television programs (including the Series and the higher ups of the ripped down and made into a nationally renowned news source organization believed they needed parking lot. of CNN), published brochures ex- a larger venue to sell tickets for. Mr. Buchta disagreed. I n ninth grade I knew Mr. Buchta as the World History According to our history teacher who gave the toughest teacher, “Tiger was reading checks on this side of the great to watch in.” Mississippi. I also knew him as U The proximity of seating to the of D’s most informed and loyal field was unprecedented. In left winger. Unfortunately, I did current fields, the upper deck not know him as one of the De- is very far away from the actu- troit Tigers biggest fans and as a al playing field. At Tigers Sta- leader here in our home town of dium, the upper deck sat di- . rectly over the lower deck. These were some of the best Beginning in 1987, Robert seats in baseball because fans Buchta helped lead a movement were literally right over the that attempted to save Tigers Sta- field, being able to view every- dium, a once very famous land- thing like they were in the first mark of our city. Home to Al Ka- What Mr. Buchta organized plaining their cause and even row behind home plate. The Ti- line, , Hank between the years of 1987-1988, staged the world’s largest hug. gers organization claimed that Greenberg, and nick- was a revolt in the form of the Mr. Buchta became interest- there were obstructed views in the named “the Georgia Mr. Teasdale lays down the law for Academy students Fan Club, a group ed in saving Tigers Stadium in the stadium, which was not entirely Peach” (record holder for the that on a national level protested late summer of 1987. “It was a big false. Beams were needed to sup- highest batting average in Major the destruction of the historical year for the Tigers…a pennant port the upper deck, so a select League Baseball history and pre- field to construct the current stadi- winning season...ticket sales were few of the seats had obstructed viously the all time hits leader), um of . Accumulat- up” says Mr. Buchta. Just a few views. Tiger Stadium now is nothing but ing over 10,000 members, the years earlier, the Continued on Page 9 U of D’s Poet in Residence

Kalen Kennedy ‘13 reads, “His poems have appeared When asked, he described placed for ultimate importance to Literature Critic in many publications including his creative process as: receiving the audience. His poetry, being New England Review, Virginia a brilliant idea at an inconvenient between neoformalism and post Quarterly Review, The North time, staying up all night in at- modernism, is self-classified as I n a world very distant American Review, Apple Valley, tempt to convey this ideas proper- main current poetry. It is free from most of us, where teachers’ Boxcar, Cider Press, Tampa Re- ly, coming back to it later, making verse and tells a narrative that is first names are not Mr. or Mrs., view, and musical, in a sense, when heard there lives a poet named Michael Innisfree, and aloud, while also connecting with Lauchlan. Michael Lauchlan have been an- the reader on a subconscious lev- came out of the womb mesmer- thologized by el. His poem “Twitch” makes a ized by the melodic flow of Wayne State direct reference to incident many speech. Language has always in- University students are faced with. “I snipe terested him. Growing up during Press and Ox- his phone of course, since it is my the Vietnam War, in a racially torn ford Press.” job,” touches that one spot that time, he was ever so conscious of While all of every student is left with after a the societal pulls all around him. this is true, it teacher takes his primary means Guided by the renowned could not truly of communication with the out- knowledge of his high school define him any side world. The poem goes on to English teacher, Fr. Richard G. less. Michael symbolically portray the lack of Polakowski, S.J., a young Mi- Lauchlan lives direct communication in our soci-

chael was drawn towards creative poetry! Con- Drawing by Evan Mulligan’13 ety, and the effects that miniscule writing. He was so drawn that he stantly con- Mr. Lauchlan shows that the pen is indeed mightier! daily interactions have on teach- took this track at a small liberal versing with ers. arts college to receive his Masters his many poetic friends, who in- a lot of revisions, ensuring the Poets, even ones as talented of Fine Arts, and slowly formed spire him to be both edgier and sound and imagery are communi- as Michael Lauchlan, are lost art- into the genius word-smith, who more conservative at the same cated exactly how he desires, and ists in today’s society. Michael we are blessed to be taught by to- time, he surrounds himself with finally making sure each words explained to me that poetry is an day. the multiple lenses of poetry that has resonance. Michael forms po- essential part of many different Lachlan’s bio, as printed he loves so dearly. etry in the densest and most cultures on many of his publications, meaningful lines possible. Each word is chosen carefully and Continued on Page 3 Page 2 The Cub News, November 2012 Cub Life

Reflection on Tragedy

Mr. Fichtinger, S.J. Academy Counselor

fact work. This is not meant to be rienced tragic loss in his own life, we are called to trust in a message I n the wake of any tragedy there a dour article, nor is it meant to this knowledge that death, no mat- heralded to us by an Angel so long are often similar questions that paint a picture of hopelessness, but ter how tragic, is not the end. ago. arise. What could have been done, in order to paint an authentic pic- Moreover, we have a God who is why do things like this happen, ture of hope we must start from a constantly beaconing us to be in Tragedy surrounds us and at and what now? In all honesty, the place of authenticity and strip relationship with Him -- even after times this can make us fear the un- mystifyingly frustrating answer away the hype from the tragic loss death. known or as a wise green figure of that can be given is: we don't of 26 lives. fiction was started, "Fear leads to know. We may never know what Our school's famous tag line anger, anger leads to hatred, hatred causes someone to reach such des- In St. "Being a man for others" is taken leads to suffering" but we are bol- Paul's letter from Pedro Arrupe's address to stered by a faith that finishes that to the Philip- Jesuit alumni in Europe in 1973. line, or as St. Paul says, "And suf- pians tells us The full text states: fering produces endurance, and to rejoice al- “Today our prime educational ob- endurance produces character, and ways. At jective must be to form men-and- character produces hope, and hope several women-for-others; men and wom- does not disappoint us." (Rom 5:3- points in the en who will live not for them- 5). For us, gets the last word, the New Testa- selves but for God and his Christ - dark side does not. ment we're for the God-man who lived and exhorted to died for all the world; men and rejoice de- women who cannot even conceive spite the of love of God which does not in- great and clude love for the least of their terrible hard- neighbors.” ships being Today we're called to live this levied motto from a distance, but no less against the authentically than if this tragedy early Christians and Jesus himself. peration and I am sure the media were in our own back yard. We're As Father Kiser said in his letter pundits will continue to debate a called to pray for the victims and earlier this week, "That founda- plethora of possibilities and re- their families, we are called to ex- tional story (the fall of Adam and sponses that might help overt a amine the structures that lend to Eve in Genesis) ends by God's tragedy similar to this in the fu- the conditions of violence in our promise to never abandon us and ture. My hope is that there are re- country, we are called to love one- to help us on our journey: He sponses that might lead to that another by reaching out to our promises us His grace and salva- end, but again the truth is we don't brothers and sisters in need, and tion." As someone who has expe- know if those responses will in Page 3 The Cub News, December 2012 Cub Life Mr. Ossman—U of D’s Dark Knight

Bret Guest ‘13 cast as a chorus member, “and peers, teachers, and others was Western University. He from there I was hooked” Mr. such a rewarding feeling. Espe- soon found out that theater was Staff Writer Ossman said. cially after knowing we’d put on not for him and then pursued, and His favorite memory from such a good show.” obtained a Bachelors in Science in his time here was “that final cur- After graduating from U of Philosophy and a minor in music. E ach school year new teachers tain call. That final acknowledge- D, Mr. Ossman planned on pursu- His college experience was “Eye- seem to pop up around U of D. ment of congratulations from your ing a degree and career in theater opening”, because “I learned a lot Six of these faculty members are at about the world through the lives referred to as the AVC’s. Many and experiences of others, and it people know this term but few made me more appreciative for know its actual meaning. One stu- the education and life lessons I dent said that it meant “Advanced experienced at U of D.” Volunteer Corps.” He admitted to While attending Western he knowing that V stood for Volun- was only able to participate on teer but in reality he did not know Tech. Crew for one production his the rest of the title. The term freshman year because having a “AVC” stands for “Alumni Volun- full-time job meant he was not teer Corps.” The title itself is a able to participate in more shows. contradiction, for the people in- However, he was in an acapella volved in the program are Alumni group for three years, “The WMU of U of D. They are not volun- Broncords.” teers, but are paid for their work around the High. AVC’s are often He is happy to be back at described as dedicated and loving, the High and back in the theater because they work as hard as the program saying, “there’s nothing students and teachers do and seem like the friendships and memories to truly love U of D’s environ- you have with people after a high ment. school production. Being here and seeing other people go through the A graduate of the High in same things I did makes me that 2007, Mr. Ossman came back this much more appreciative of the year to be an AVC along with time I had when I was at the High some of his old classmates and a myself. I’m so proud of this pro- few graduates of the 2008 class. duction, and I’m looking forward He said, “I love being back at U to the next.” of D. I love having the opportuni- ty to rekindle friendships with my Mr. Ossman helped control former classmates and enjoy the cast and crew during this past working at a place that we all fall’s U of D production of love.” “Cyrano de Bergerac”, and he is excited to be the assistant director In High School, Mr. for this year’s Musical, “Damn Ossman acted, danced, and sung Yankees!” in U of D Theater productions, earning lead roles as Troy Bolton Throughout his high school in “High School Musical” his jun- experience and now this year, Mr. ior year, Kenicke in “Grease” for Ossman has been involved with his Senior and final show. the U of D Theater program, act- ing in many of the productions To people in the theater and now assistant directing this program at U of D, he is a legend. year’s musical, and he seems to be Every legend has to have a begin- as happy as clams about it. ning and Mr. Ossman’s beginning was in the U of D Production of “Guys & Dolls” where he was Mr. Hayden—For Pete’s Sake

it wasn’t difficult at all becoming great group of the brothers that I Michael Zimmer ‘14 comfortable with his new situa- wished I had, growing up as an Staff Writer tion at U of D. only child. We all have different Mr. Hayden’s main goal for experiences, but our team chemis- this year was to be a “grad at try just works perfectly in and outside of Detroit Jesuit.” P eter Hayden, an AVC here at grad” role model, and while U of D, applied for the job in the teaching in the subjects of Theolo- The challenges that face hopes of gaining experience and gy and Government. Mr. Hayden are many this year. fun memories of teaching kids at Mr. Hayden said “it has “Being part of active debate, dis- his alma mater. Now nearly half- been exciting, especially witness- cussion, and growth of young men way through the year, he explains ing the amount of talent in the is ongoing challenge, but one that how these goals were already met. classroom. My mentoring teachers challenges me as an individual, Mr. Hayden said of his first expe- have been exceptional and I have especially with patience.” The rience coming to U of D “The as- grown for their wisdom and their struggle appears to be worth it, as similation (into the school) was endurance to be positive role Mr. Hayden looks forward to the hard at first. I will admit I came models.” Whether it is Mrs. Phil- rest of his time here in working at off as arrogant college graduate. lips teaching politics or Mr. Spilk- these activities of teaching young However, I had great friends and er engaging kids in other studies, men and being the role model he wishes to become. teachers that put me in my place, Mr. Hayden shows his respect ant from the relationships he or she and trust me it worked.” Coming thankfulness to teachers who have builds in that activity. Mr. Hayden Mr. Hayden said “I have back to your old high school can guided him as an administrator proves this to be true in describing had a great time, thus far, and I be an awkward situation for any- here. his “brotherly relationship” with look forward for the future to one, as you relive some of your A large part of happiness in the other members of this year’s come, here at the High.” greatest memories with a brand anything that one does can come AVC group. “My fellow AVC new cast, Mr. Hayden shows how have been awesome. They are a Page 4 The Cub News, December 2012 Entertainment

Christmas Crossword Art in the Learning Center

Evan Mulligan ‘13 Cartoon Editor

theme that most of these images A nyone who has walked into have is Easter Island, or Tiki the Arrupe Center, or Learning heads. Why do these heads show Center, as it is more commonly up in all of these pictures? Mr. known might have noticed some Spilker says “ because I like interesting art work on the walls. them.” He goes on to say that the There are pictures painted in viv- first painting that he painted that id colors with topics ranging he really liked featured an Easter from Spiderman to Star Wars, to Island head (along with a space Planets, Teddy Roosevelt, and flamingo), so he kept adding that Johnny Cash. If you look around element to paintings even if it did the building you might find simi- not make sense. Mr. Spilker says lar images of a gentleman singing he paints a little bit every day and to a shark, Edgar Allen Poe en- finds it relaxing and enjoyable. joying a glass of absinthe with a He says that he developed his raven, and even a scene of the style because he was frustrated by his lack of ability to draw in a classic style, or even a comic book style – so he came up with his own style, alt- hough there are heavy in- fluences from the pop artist Shag. Poet in Residence These paintings Continued from Page 1 are often com- and yet, even with the incredible chlan, who create because they are mented technological advancements we inspired and not to make a quick on by stu- have made, “the most famous buck. Writers who can take a seem- last supper. These are all painted dents who are surprised and oc- American poet is not a generally ingly small action by their spouse, by Mr. Spilker, the Director of the casionally confused by them, but th famous person.” Technology allows or a minute phrase used in an 11 Learning Center. A common they add an extra bit of personali- so much knowledge to be accessi- grade English class, and create a ble at all times, from multiple time whimsical masterpiece that drops periods and cultures. Modern poet- the reader right in the middle of a Sean Roarty ‘14 ry is influenced by all the great story, are the real national heroes. I Staff Cartoonist work from around the world, how- greatly respect Michael Lauchlan ever, fiction writers are the few lit- and other writers alike for taking erary artists who profit directly the ordinary and conveying it ex- from their work. Is this fair? Proba- traordinarily. His poetry makes a bly not; nevertheless, this takes difference, and all you have to do is nothing away from the talent and listen in order to feel it. “The ear is skill that is necessary for Michael the road to the heart” (Robert Lauchlan to create such literary Frost). masterpieces that can impact a di- verse audience on so many differ- ent levels. In my opinion, the purity of the literary arts is alive and pros- pering because of brilliant and pas- sionate writers like Michael Lau- Page 5 The Cub News, December 2012 On Campus NHS—A Look on the Inside a much deeper aspect to being Prior to being granted member- Most notably, in late November, Greg McMurtry ‘13 Editor part of the National Honor Socie- ship into this well-respected club, our members of the National Hon- ty. individual candidates have to sub- or Society helped out at a local mit an essay, and are required to church in Warren. The combined be involved in both service and effort of a couple dozen other vol- he St. Peter Canisius, S.J. T extra-curricular activities. Even unteers, our NHS helped pack a Chapter of the National Honor after admission, members are re- whopping 42, 000 pounds of food Society or U of D’s NHS, which- quired to the community. to provide Thanksgiving to 400 ever you prefer; regardless of Though you may not recognize it families in Warren. Pretty impres- your preference, both of these ti- at first, NHS members are present sive, right? Want to know what’s tles pertain to the same group. at nearly all of the school’s im- even more impressive? This is on- Many people believe that Nation- portant functions. They help dur- ly the first semester, only round al Honor Society is just a club for ing Open House, Mini-Class one. By the end of this second se- the “smart kids” of U of D, and Night, and even Parent/Teacher mester, NHS will mean a whole that the club is nothing more than Conferences, making such events lot more than just “a group of a nice addition for a college appli- run smoothly. smart kids.” It will be the official cation. Though this may be the Aside from doing well in school, As mentioned previously, NHS antonym of a “2:45 man.” appearance on the surface, there is members are very well-rounded. helps out in a variety of ways.

Full Time Effort, Part Time Teacher

Cole Bianco ‘14 help educate those people” do more. “I’d enjoy teaching a Not only is Mr. Zakaria Staff Writer Mr. Zakaria said. He also wants to class on the psychology of educa- committed to doing his work as a help students learn how students tion, focusing on who aren’t privileged to go to a how people learn C urrent High School school like U of D, or a school at and especially how and Academy Computer Apps all, can ( or can’t) access technolo- technology comes teacher, Mr. Michael Zakaria is ex- gy. Many would say that Social into play with learn- cited and ready to teach U of D Media is the future of global com- ing”. students. munication, but Mr. Zakaria does On top of that, not use it in his current Computer Mr. Zakaria, took the job of Mr. Zakaria would Apps class. Mr. Zakaria said, “I part-time computer apps teacher love to create a want to use social media, unfortu- this year, but he was already in- sporting clays/ skeet nately I will have to find a way to volved at U of D Jesuit. Mr. Za- club at U of D. He use it effectively and academical- karia has been coaching Academy said “There are a ly”. Lacrosse for the last three years large group of U of and has a passion for the Jesuit ed- Currently he is focusing on D students that al- ucation philosophy of teaching the creating a class that will teach stu- ready shoot, this whole body. dents the ins and outs of office would not only satisfy that group, teacher and coach, he also works suite programs, and give students but hopefully create a whole new As an advocate for social at the Detroit Biomedical Labora- enough information so that they interest of shooting for students.” justice, Mr. Zakaria fits in well tory, doing computer and human can reflect on where education and with U of D Jesuit. He wants to This year he is extremely resources work. Mr. Zakaria looks technology are going. teach U of D students about how excited to help coach the Academy forward to building a relationship technology is used in the third Although Mr. Zakaria al- basketball “B” team. For the first with the students at U of D Jesuit. world. “I want students to under- ready has his work cut out for him time since joining the U of D la- stand how social justice and edu- teaching a group of rambunctious crosse coaching staff, he will cation are related, as well as how 7th graders and a large group of coach the JV “B” team. technology is used to high school students he wants to Page 6 The Cub News, December 2012 Sports

Eh, What’s Up for Detroit, Doc?

from his eyes that he wanted the Torii Hunter league organization, from AAA William Matthews ‘17 job to play with Detroit. Hunter Toledo. Rondon has 65 career Staff Writer also said that he wanted to see the saves in just 5 years of minor players and know how these play- Victor Martinez league play, his career E.R.A. is ers played, he also wants to win a Jhonny Peralta only 2.53, and minor league hit- H unter is Coming to Town: , and he wants it ters are only batting .189 against Get ready Motor City, because the ASAP. Rick Porcello, one of De- him. Now on to starting pitching, Detroit Tigers signed a 9-time troit’s , said that he will let Omar Infante since the signed 2009 CY Young winner, Zack Greinke, it’s ruining the Ti- gers’ chances of finding a new good to “fix” their rota- tion. The Tigers want Anibal Sanchez to comeback, don’t get me wrong, but Sanchez is being a little bit “greedy”. Sanchez is looking for a team who’ll offer him 6+ years and give him 90 mil- lion dollars. The Tigers offered Sanchez a four year 48 million dollar deal, but Sanchez declined it. So, the Tigers are still trying to get Sanchez to come back, or find a good pitcher that’s cheap. But, if Sanchez doesn’t sign with Detroit, then the Tigers could go back to rookie Drew Smyly, Smyly could become a great rookie pitcher, but he needs to lower his E.R.A. Gold Glove winner, a 4-time all- Hunter keep his #48 jersey. So, star, and a Silver Slugger winner Porcello’s new jersey number is Here is Hunter’s numbers from his Backup Catcher: Gerald Laird, to a two-year 26 million dollar 21. , Detroit’s manag- time with the Detroit’s backup catcher, will not deal. This player was signed due er, confirmed that Hunter will bat and the of return, because the to his personality, his ability to second for most of the year. So, Anaheim: signed him before Detroit could. play offense and defense, and his the Tigers will be a threat with 1,986 career hits, 1,068 career So, on December 10th the Tigers leadership. This player’s name is Hunter, Crown winner, Mi- runs, 297 career home runs, .277 signed veteran Bryan Pena to back Torii Hunter. The Tigers also career batting average, .466 career up Avila.

guel Cabrera, Prince Fielder, and Releases: Due to Rondon joining signed Hunter because they need- Victor Martinez, who’s recovering slugging percentage, and 186 ca- Detroit, the Tigers had to release ed a new outfielder to replace from extreme knee surgery. Here’s reer stolen bases. infielder\outfielder veteran Ryan Rayburn. Rayburn had a Delmon Young. Hunter said dur- MLB Network’s prediction on Pitching Issue: Detroit confirmed “nightmare” season because he ing the press conference that Mike how the Tigers’ lineup would be that they would not re-sign Jose Valverde, due to his poor postsea- only batted .171. Utility man Don Illitch (owner of the Tigers), Dave with Hunter: Dombrowski (), son performance. So, the Tigers Kelly cleared the waivers again and (assistant GM and promoted Bruce Rondon, a 22- and is a free agent. father of Alex Avila) could tell it Austin Jackson year-old closer from their minor Page 7 The Cub News, December 2012 Cub Centric

Editorial: Where Has All the Wifi Gone?

Jonathan Mazur ‘14 list of pros: access the data to re- easier to access the internet and we this on the pro-con list that was Staff Writer lated material in class, the students would not have to wait on the told to me. The staff member I would be able to learn a life-long computers in the library. Some- talked to was Mr. Charboneau and ability of knowing how to use the times during lunch, I have home- he had some valid opinions about computer for research. They work to do and the library comput- Wi-Fi. He told me, “The students would be more equipped to use the ers are all taken up.” A simple re- want to get the Wi-Fi, and this R elinquish the Wifi” the stu- computer in college. In addition, buttal to this would to do your world right now is a technological dents scream every day. They feel the teachers could teach the stu- homework at home, but what if world. Sometime during this year like their freedom has been taken dents how to balance their time on or maybe in away. Many students think that the computer. Now the cons do the future, we the Wi-Fi was taken away for no have a strong argument of why Wi will get Wi- reason. However, when I talked to -Fi should not be allowed at the Fi for the stu- Mr. Hanscanecht, he told me last school. Here are the cons: stu- dents. If we year’s Wi-Fi for the students was a dents may record or video tape did get Wi- one-month trial, so all of the ru- without permission, students may Fi, it could mors about it getting taken away lack academic integrity, and stu- give us an- because of one person is not true. dents may not socialize with other benefit Right now the staff is currently friends. The main reason I believe for our at- discussing whether or not to bring that Wi-Fi is on halt right now is tending our Wi-Fi back to the students. They because of the financial pressure it school.” have discussed a list consisting of might bring to the students. Many Hopefully pros and cons of Wi-Fi for the stu- students are fortunate enough to this article dents. I was able to get some of have a laptop and then again, there shows why the pros and cons, and upon re- are the students who are unable to Wi-Fi could viewing them, it seems like getting afford one. Some benefit the would argue that U students and of D would be deny- that it clears ing the kids of the up some grad-at-grad of being questions stu- intellectually compe- dents or staff tent. This would be there were technological problems have. At the end of the day, the a good argument if at home. I also asked Sam decision is up to the hierarchy of every student had Olmsted what he thought and he U of D and hopefully we will be laptops. said, “It would be easier to do able to receive Wi-Fi. school work or a paper while talk- I went around ing with friends. We could also school and asked work on a project at lunch time in many students/ the commons or atrium because teachers about their we cannot talk in the library.” I views on the Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi could benefit the students thought this was an interesting and they gave me their opinions. rather than hurt them. Here is the comment because I did not hear Kevin Hurley said, “It would be U of D’s New Ride

Sean Roarty ‘14 of fuel. Because the fuel amount overcome these challenges, and portant the aerodynamics of the Staff Writer is so little, the lighter the vehicle has time to prepare. The event car can be, for a large factor in the is, the better it is. U of D’s car takes place from April fourth to race is wind resistance. Style, of will support one driver for the April seventh in Houston, Texas. course, is another subject. The U of D’s very own Shell Car race, and the car is small enough Because of the location, the team Cubs look to take the victory and team led by Mr. Bindon is in the where bicycle tires can be used. is bringing a select few to manage win, but right now they are in be- midst of building a car for Shell Due to this, the Shell Car team is the vehicle and drive it, and there tween the planning stage and the Oil Company’s annual event. The in the midst of configuring gear are several seniors on Shell Car building stage. Like any other goal of the event is to get a car ratios for chains and bearings. who were on the team last year. A sport or club, they can use our en- that can go around 2,000 miles for Another challenge that faces the lot of work also goes into design- couragement, so support them in any ap-

every gallon of fuel. There are team is being able to shut the en- ing the car, and the club is going propriate way you can think of. rules and regulations to the event, gine on and off at will, for con- to take advantage of computer de- For information about joining or and one such rule is that the event serving fuel in the race is im- sign programs that are available. I helping, talk to Mr. Bindon in the will give each vehicle one gallon portant. The team is capable to was intrigued to see how im- Physics Room. Page 8 The Cub News, November 2012 Cub Life

Merry Christmas Why Twitter? Dniel Paglia ‘13 And Happy new Year Staff Writer

from the Cub News Staff and all. That means that you can A s I walk through the still have the same basic feeling halls of U of D moving from class of having contact with celebrities to class, I always hear people and keeping up with their lives talking about “tweets” and asking without even having a Twitter ac- each other, “did you read that count. In addition, I hypothesize tweet by so-and-so last night?” that most people look for “The Personally, I have not used my Big Tweet.” Most of the time, the Twitter account in over a year and online news looks for that, too, have, I believe, written a total of and one can find those Tweets three tweets, maybe two. So I posted just by typing the celebri- may be slightly ignorant, but I ties’ name into the Google search still ask why do people enjoy us- bar. Therefore, I now ask, why ing Twitter when Facebook is also do people use Twitter when Face- available. Why have both? book allows for more privacy and a larger variety of applications in use? Perhaps this says more Even though I do not use about ourselves than we believe. Twitter, I understand from others that it is a social network, just like Facebook, that allows a person to One thing I know for sure post statuses, or tweets, resubmit, is that humans are social animals. or “retweet,” other people’s We carve attention and communi- tweets, have conversations with cation with others and we could Stop—Hammer Time others via tweets, and upload pic- survive without it. Is it possible tures. All of these also can have that we use Twitters because we Nick Katsarelas ‘13 captions that allow one to de- each feel like a celebrity? Think Staff Writer scribe the subject of the matter. about what I am saying? Think Facebook has similar function, about the ringleader at your lunch He followed the Marquette bas- though in no way is the same as table. Is it not true that he is a ce- N icholas Hammer, alumni of ketball team to Kentucky for Twitter. A Facebook user can, lebrity amongst your friends? U of D Jesuit, is teaching his first March Madness. It must have like a Twitter user, update statuses And is not true that we all, at year at the school. He graduated been quite the road trip. Nick was and pictures. However, every- some point, have wanted to be the in ’07 and went on to obtain a also a part of doing service work thing is a little more private. One ring leader, the center of C.S. mathematics degree at Marquette and helping others. can use the Chat or Inbox applica- Lewis’ “Inner Circle?” We want University. At U of D, Nick In the future, Nick hopes to tion to have a conversation with people “following” us, not just played on the varsity golf team still be teaching and have a fami- another as opposed to discussing being “friends” with us. Thus, we and was the school mascot. He ly. “In 10 years, I will be still be everything through viewable write status after status, as if we tweets. Also, you can comment were creating a blog, hoping to on statuses and photos on Face- grasp the attention of others until book, allowing for fully new con- we feel like celebrities. versations to develop as well as play games such as Words with Friends. Twitter, as far as I know, I am not writing this article does not feature this. Neverthe- to criticize, but, rather, to develop less, Twitter has one thing that a theory of what will happen next. Facebook does not have. Is it possible that Facebook will die out just like Myspace and AIM, and that Twitter will be the On Twitter, people can al- one thing left standing? Or will most always follow a celebrity, some new site come along and just like they can follow a class- pose a threat to Twitter’s exist- mate or a relative. One can re- ence? Will it be Instagram? tweet their statuses and feel like Tumblr? Google+? A social net- one really knows them. This work that does not even exist yet? might be the reason that people We will know eventually as long set up Twitter accounts. It’s be- as this final thing I say is true. cause they can feel like they The rise and fall of social net- know the celebrities. However, I works is an endless cycle. There will al- ways be something that comes around that is more ap- also was also one of the founders teaching, with a wife, one child, of the Business Club. pealing. and a grown beard. A full out More and “I was an above average man’s beard. “ student, with an above average more op- amount of jugs.” Through Nick’s actions tions will within high School and College, become Nick was just an average he is living a life of Man for Oth- available student in high school. At Mar- ers. He has devoted precious am now going to throw a curve- and when they feel that it there is quette, Nick was an overachiever. study time to do service and car- ball. Not meaning to sound nothing left to add, they will in- He was a part of Ultimate Frisbee ing for those in need. Although I creepy, but without logging into vent and innovate. Maybe they and intramural Basketball teams. don’t have him as a teacher, I am my attention-starved Twitter ac- will even make it three- He went on to win the title one sure he would be up there as one count, I was able to look up ten dimensional. Who knows? year in basketball. Not only did of the best. celebrities’ accounts with pictures he play, but he was also a big fan. Page 9 The Cub News, November 2012 Cub Life Mr. Buchta vs. Comerica Park Mr. Buchta published an and loved this park, and now the As stated earlier, the Tigers as most recently demonstrated in article in one of his newsletters, city was about to abandon it. wanted a larger venue to sell tick- the 2012 elections. In addition, the called “Unobstructed Views” to Economically, building a ets for. Well, Mr. Buchta and the Fan Club was successful in get- refute the point with his previous new stadium was also a poor deci- Tiger Stadium Fan Club gave ting Tigers Stadium historic argument that there was a greater sion according to the Tiger Stadi- them a plan that satisfied their re- recognition and it became a Na- number of higher quality seats in um Fan Club. Building Comerica quests. They proposed a building tional Historical Site. This made it Tigers Stadium, than there could Park cost taxpayers a great plan that would save the character slightly more difficult for Detroit possibly be in a stadium without amount of money. This seemed and location of the park, and cost Tigers to tear down the founda- those beams. Seats that were sup- fiscally irresponsible on the city only 30 million dollars, less than tion. posedly “unobstructed” would be of Detroit’s part, as Coleman 10 percent of the projected price Eventually, the Tigers pre- so far away from the game that Young had just recently laid off of a new stadium. Called the vailed in getting approval for a they would not be nearly the same hundreds of police officers in the “Cochrane Plan,” after the Hall of new stadium, with Comerica Bank quality of seats. And for anyone, year 1991 because of a lack of Fame Tiger’s catcher Mickey agreeing to pay 66 million dollars who like me, have sat in the upper funds. In addition, the Tigers were Cochrane, it gave larger concours- for to the ballpark. deck seats of Comerica, Mr. a private business that wanted es, larger locker rooms, additional It appears they just outgunned the Buchta was right. public funds, and Mr. Buchta seating, and luxury boxes. The Tiger Stadium Fan Club. When strongly disa- main idea of the plan was to add asking Mr. Buchta if he consid- greed with around the side of the stadium, ered his opposition efforts suc- this. Taxpay- and renovate the third level of the cessful, he said “Ultimately, no.” ers funded the building to put in the luxury box- However, it was “successful in de- infrastructure es. While the Tigers were ulti- laying building of a new stadium of the new mately against the movement and by two or three years” as Comeri- stadium, even the plan all together, ca Park did not start its construc- though Ilitch agreed to meet with the group. He tion until late in 1997, and did not contributed was very respectful and asked open until 2000. Mr. Buchta’s much of his good questions, but the club ulti- work and determination is admira- own money to mately decided they wanted a new ble. There certainly was a flip side help with the stadium. to the argument of building a new costs. Some- One of the main events that stadium. It was not all gum drops thing interest- the Tiger Stadium Fan Club held and candy, and Mr. Buchta and his ing about the in protest was the world’s largest 10,000 followers made sure De- movement hug. Mr. Buchta, whose official troit was aware of that. The group was that it title in the Fan Club was “Hug made a lasting impression on Not only was Tiger Stadium brought both left wingers (like Mr. Coordinator,” staged the event by thousands of people, and probably a great place to watch baseball, it Buchta) and right wingers togeth- calling for at least eight hundred helped these people remember the carried extreme historical signifi- er. Liberals were fighting a corpo- people to come to Tigers Stadium park even more vividly than they cance to the city of Detroit. Locat- rate power in the form of the Ti- on April 20th, 1988, the 76th anni- would have if the opposition had ed at the intersection of Michigan gers, while conservatives fought versary of Navin Field, before the not been held. Before writing this and Trumball, it was the oldest against irresponsible business de- Tigers squared off against the article, I spoke with several adults site where baseball had been cisions (similar to our economic . The plan was to (fellow baseball fans) and all of played in history. The Tigers had stimulus package and auto encircle the stadium and give it them recalled the effort to abstain played there since 1901, originat- bailouts, where we spent more one, big hug to show their love for from building a new stadium. I ing with and contin- money than we had). Please note the building. Over 1200 people certainly think Mr. Buchta’s uing with Navin Stadium, Briggs that Mr. Buchta will not agree showed up that day to show their movement was successful. He was Stadium, and finally Tigers Stadi- with my parenthetical statement. devotion to the landmark. facing an entire corporation and um. (Note: Navin, Briggs, and Ti- An argument made by The next move for the fan all of the higher ups in the city of gers were all the same building, Coleman Young, one of Detroit’s club was to pass some legislation Detroit and he gave them a run for just different names). Quoted in most infamous and unsuccessful in the city to prevent the project their money, so to speak (he actu- the New York Times, Mr. Buchta mayors, for building a new stadi- from occurring. The club was suc- ally tried to save their money). said “Detroit is a city that too of- um was that the current building cessful in winning an advisory This movement in Detroit hap- ten has thrown away its past.” Ti- was unsafe for fans. Mr. Buchta ballot for the citizens of Detroit pened before I was born, but I gers Stadium had been a landmark did not buy it for a second. The saying that there would be no pub- sure wish I had been around to see of Detroit for over 90 years. It al- Tiger Stadium Fan Club brought lic money spent on a new stadium. it. This is the type of energy the ways had affordable seating, hav- in Lev Zetlin, a renowned struc- However, this was not binding, Tigers need from their fans, and I ing over 10,000 bleacher seats that tural engineer, who concluded that and was just a way for citizens of hope we continue to see it in the cost only $4, which allowed peo- the stadium was structurally sound the city to show their true feel- future when the Tigers win the ple from all different socio eco- and just needed proper mainte- ings. Mr. Buchta did want to run a 2013 World Series. nomic backgrounds to enjoy nance like new paint to stay in state-wide proposal, but the costs games. So many Detroiters knew working form. for one of these is astronomical, Page 10 The Cub News, November 2012 Cub Life

Jackson Stachelek ‘17 The Bird Academy Correspondent

chair, avoiding the object which around the room some more and Some of my classmates T he day started off as hurtled an inch above his head. seemed to be headed straight to- joined me on the floor and others any other ordinary Monday, with It had wings! It was then wards our heads amidst the shouts dodged and ducked to avoid the kids plodding around, frustrated to that I realized that a bird had and screams of my classmates. haywire bird. The yelling reached be back in school after a great flown in through the open win- A student who was sitting in an all time high for the classroom. weekend. It turned out to be quite dow. It smashed directly into the front of me leapt into the air and I squeezed my eyes shut and ex- an unusual day. SmartBoard and rebounded onto slammed into the air conditioner pected the worst, but suddenly the 6th period for me was intense shouting ceased. I opened Study Skills. Nine other stu- my eyes and looked around. I saw dents and I marched down the a beautiful sight. The bird had hallway to class, led by Mr. Da- found the open window and vidson. We took our assigned zoomed away towards the trees seats and started class off nor- outside. mally. We were reviewing the We all started laughing hys- current chapter and I was taking terically. The terror had turned in- notes that were typed out on the to exhilaration. Even Mr. Da- SmartBoard. vidson was chuckling. Now I Suddenly out of the cor- don’t know if this is true or not, ner of my eye I saw a little but apparently there some small black object. At first I didn’t droppings found on the floor after pay too much attention to it;I the incident. The rumor says that thought it might have been one they were found directly under of those “floaters” that you see Mr. Davidson’s desk. in your vision sometimes. How- This incident certainly ever, when several other kids ranks high in my book of unusual turned their heads to stare at it, I the floor. It skidded along the car- to avoid getting a beak lodged in experiences. realized it was a solid object. pet and finally came to a stop in his cranium. It continued sailing front of our desks. directly towards me, forcing me to I thought, “Could it be a hop onto my desk and over a baseball?” No. It was moving too It looked dead. One of my classmate’s head. I crashed on top erratically. Now it was actually in classmates got up to investigate. the floor and covered my head the classroom. Mr. Davidson ex- Unexpectedly , it came to its sens- with my hands. claimed as he flipped over in his es and blasted off again. It curved

Dan Miller Visits U of D

Mario Pages ‘14 eight years. He has been involved ed are boxing matches of Mike dler, Mr. Lodhi, and Mr. Trudel Staff Writer with covering sports since age Tyson and Sugar Ray Leonard. spoke very highly of Mr. Miller. eighteen. On his Michael Reiber, ’14, said,

time being in- “I thought he was the best On Friday,December 7, U of D volved with cov- speaker yet and I like lis- Jesuit had the pleasure of having ering sports he tening to him a lot.” Dan Miller, sports anchor for Fox said, “I love do- Once the presentation 2 News and play-by-play an- ing what I am concluded, Mr. Miller nouncer for the , as a doing. I'm get- happily stayed afterwards guest speaker in Mr. Evalt's Jour- ting paid to do to film a short segment nalism class. something I for the Cub Newscast, Mr. Miller started his presentation would normally “Sports with Palmer”, with a simple statement, “Who be doing any- which aired during home- you are and what you are will de- ways, which is room to the surprise of fine you.” He went on to describe watching a many faculty and stu- why working hard will bring you game.” dents. success in life. Mr. Miller has Mr. Miller talked about how the attended many students should appreciate what sporting events they have, being a good person, throughout his and not being afraid to chase your career including dreams. He used quotes from Super Bowls, coaches John Wooden and Mike Final Fours, Babcock to emphasize these val- NBA Finals, and ues. Fi- nals. He said his Mr. Miller has been the play-by- favorite sporting events he attend- Many of the students and teachers play announcer for the Lions for who attended including Mr. Chan- Page 11 The Cub News, November 2012 Sports The Rise of Michigan Basketball shots. However, this year he has Burke and Hardaway man unlike his predecessor at Jonathan Spunar ‘18 relied more on his forwards, in- Jr. have averaged a combined 33.7 Michigan, Darius Morris. So far Staff Writer cluding Glenn Robinson III, points, 8.7 rebounds, and 9.2 as- this year, his gamble has paid off Mitch McGary, and U of D grad sists per game this season. They with him staking his claim as one Jordan Morgan. This has led to a arrived in Ann Arbor a year apart of the best point guards in the more balanced offensive attack and have each enjoyed relative country and a possible top 10 draft than in suc- pick. Hardaway Jr. has proved to n 2006, the Michigan I previous cess be a great second option playing Wolverines basketball team was a years. well on both offense and defense. far cry from the nationally ranked The cata- If he stays at Michigan for his team they are now. They finished lysts for senior year, he could make the 8-8 in the Big Ten and only scored the Wol- NCAA Tournament in each of his 64.3 points per game in coach verines seasons there. Tommy Amaker’s last season. have been Michigan hired John Beilein the The Wolverines are star following year from West Virgin- definitely a contender this year in guards ia. He began to revitalize the pro- a stacked Big Ten with Indiana, Trey gram in 2008 leading the Wolver- Ohio State, Illinois, Minnesota, Burke ines to their first NCAA Tourna- and Michigan State also being and Tim ment since 1997. However, the ranked. Michigan’s lack of size Harda- team’s breakout season didn’t could cost them against Ohio way Jr. come until this year when they State’s Deshaun Thomas and Indi- who may have started 11-0 and rose to No.2 ana’s Cody Zeller. However, with be the in the AP Poll. their group of veterans and dy- best namic freshmen, this team could Michigan’s resur- backcourt cause problems for any team in gence has been in large part to tandem in the country. The Wolverines’ re- Beilein who brought a unique the coun- surgence could not have been ex- style of play to Ann Arbor. He in- try. Michigan has also been a great there. Burke took a gamble this pected a decade or even five years stituted a style that featured a 1-3- defensive team, only giving up summer when he decided to not ago. They look like they have a 1 zone and lots of three point 57.5 points per game. go to the NBA Draft as a fresh- chance to be a national power for Page 12 The Cub News, December 2012 Fun & Activities Pop Culture Grid

What is your favorite What is the best Grinch or Santa? What do you want for How much will you Christmas Song? Christmas movie? Christmas? study over Christmas Break?

Ben Szmatula ‘14 “The 12 Pains of Christmas Vacation, of Santa Snow, lots of Snow! Enough to be able to Christmas” course! catch up on my sleep

Matthew Lundy ‘13 “All I Want for Black Christmas Grinch Persona 4, and X Box Study? What is That? Christmas “as done by (for College), Street Mariah Carey Fighter Vs. Tekken (Vita)

Kristopher Mathis ‘15 “All I Want for Christ- Friday After Next St. Nick is my guy! My License Eh, most of the work mas is You” over the break will be the 50 page Mr. Gumbel Packet

Cameron Pawl ‘13 “Frosty the Snowman” Home Alone Santa $$$$ Study, psshhhh...

Christian Karbler ‘15 “Jingle Bell Rock” Miracle Grinch—Great Movie U of D Hockey—2012- A lot! I need to ace my 2013 State Champs tests!

Mr. Hayden—AVC “Wonderful Christmas It’s a Wonderful Life Are You kidding? It’s I Pad Well I’ll be making a Time “by Paul Santa all the time Final for my Theology McCartney guys and then doing some serious reading

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