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THE LOYOLA NEWS Loyola High School’s Official Student Newspaper

Is green one of Loyola’s colors? Volume V, Issue I October 10, 2007 Live Earth, An Incon- venient Truth, the Kyoto Proto- col, and life around us is focus- Special points of interest: sing more and more on the environment and how we can • Library transformed! p. 2 reduce our impact on Global Warming. Groups on Face- • Warriors Read project, p. 2 book such as “Flick Off” have • Irish Gaelic League, p. 3 gained outstanding support. Is our school doing enough to • Athlete of the Month, p. 4 combat this problem? In my opinion, the answer is no. • Battle of the Bands, p. 8 Loyola currently has • Once Upon a Time in Stratford, p. 9 can and paper recycling pro- grams. Let’s take a look at our • Feng Shui, p. 11 neighbour, one of the greenest universities in North America. • What’s Happening in , p. 11 Concordia has taken up the Loyola shares a campus with Concordia University (above), one • Artists Wanted, p. 14 green initiative and has many of the more eco-friendly educational institutions in Canada programs to reduce their im- pact on global warming. The and are turned into rich com- Change Festival university currently has a pro- post to help green the planet 2007,” and a sustainable busi- gram in place to dispose prop- rather than be added to a land- ness conference. erly of batteries, cell phones, fill. In 2005, Concordia computers, ink cartridges, In March 2007, Con- students voted to pay five Inside this issue: CDs, and DVDs. An advanced cordia organized a youth sum- cents per credit to the 24-tonne-per-year worm com- mit, “Less Talk, More Action: A “Sustainable Concordia Stu- Current News 1-3 posting system has been put in Youth Summit on Climate dent Group.” This money goes place. Rather than toss organic Change,” which featured Al towards paying four students waste from the cafeteria into Gore and David Suzuki as to work 15 hours a week to aid New Teacher Feature 3 the garbage, these wastes are speakers. The university also in the School’s green pro- treated right on the campus organized the “Blueprints for (Continued on page 17)

Sports and Clubs 4

Loyola without prejudice? Arts and Entertainment 6

I’m fairly certain that On a given day in Oh, that’s just SUPER GAY! everyone in Loyola has heard Loyola, you can probably hear Which is really weird, because Bob and Bill comic 10 it all. We’ve heard things the word “gay” used to de- gay people should not have to that are nothing short of bril- scribe life’s less pleasant take responsibility for home- liant, and things so insanely things about, oh, a couple work, meet the clocks or lack Games 12-13 ignorant, you’d think it was the dozen times. Math homework? of cookies. 19th century. But of course, Gay. Did the cafeteria run out Though that may be a there’s always something of macadamia nut cookies? little harsh. People who say 20 someone can say that goes That’s gay too. Did you get things like this aren’t bad Loyola News Staff beyond your precedent. Meet the Clock? (Continued on page 19) information Page 2 THE LOYOLA NEWS Drastic transformation to Loyola’s library

Full speed ahead! The newly renovated the library. library is open! Many drastic changes have Regularly you would enter been made to further improve Loyola’s Loyola’s library, see that there was no library. Since the beginning of last June, room on the shelf for your school bag and Loyola’s library has been under construc- put it on the floor, eventually flooding the tion, undergoing many new changes. whole entrance to the library. Now a new The library has a whole new lay- room has been added where you can put out which is truly much more practical. A your school bags which has easy access much bigger conference room has been both outside and inside the library. built where the librarians’ offices used to The work area in the library has be situated. This will provide much more pretty much stayed the same with the same space for the faculty at Loyola during their table and chairs, but hopefully by next BEFORE meetings. year the whole library will be newly fur- A video viewing room has also nished. However, computers are no longer will not distract from the quite library be- been added for the students. If a student is covering every inch of wall space in the cause it will have it’s own contained room. absent and misses a special presentation in library. The former yearbook room has Students who wish to work on their own class, they can book the video viewing been made much larger and is now a com- will use the ten computers that will be put room and catch up on what they missed. puter room with twelve desktops-each in the middle of the library. This room can also be used by clubs, such computer to one large table. This will allow But it doesn’t stop there! New flat as the cinema club. This resource is open for more group work to go on. Though this (Continued on page 18) to anyone and truly is a terrific new asset to room will have a more noise pollution, it

Warriors Read Project

This fall the Library, in partner- for the entire Loyola community. The crite- March Break. During the spring there will ship with the English Department, is offi- ria for a book to be considered for Warri- be a publicity campaign letting everybody cially kicking off Loyola’s first ever One ors Read are: (1) appeals to and is appro- know about the chosen book and its au- Community – One Book project, which we priate for readers from age 12 to adult; (2) thor. are calling Warriors Read. sparks discussion across disciplines and The entire school community will The purpose of this project, apart interests, in and out of class; (3)is under have the summer to read the book so that from creating a gigantic book club, is to 250 pages and has NOT been made into a when we come back to school next August bring our entire community (students, movie; (4) is available in paperback; and, we will have that one thing in common that teachers, support staff, administrators, (5) if possible, is written by a Canadian we can all talk about, as well as be ready to parents and alumni) together by encourag- author who could be invited to the school participate in discussion groups, complete ing all of us to read the same book – at the to discuss the book with our community. English assignments on the novel and, same time. The deadline for getting your hopefully, attend a meet the author event. Letters have already gone out to suggestion in is January 31, 2008. If you are interested in being a your parents asking them to submit their Please give or e-mail your sug- member of the selection committee, please suggestions for our common read novel. gestion to ([email protected]), or your give your name to your English teacher, or We are now asking you, Loyola students; English teacher. The student committee see me, Ms. Landry, in the library. to come up with suggestions for a book that will be evaluating all the suggestions, nar- you think would make interesting reading rowing them down to the winning title after

Loyola’s first annual book fair is coming!

In a little over a month, the Loyola get a birthday gift or do some early Christ- Library and Paragraph Books will be host- mas shopping then remember the follow- ing its 1st annual giant book fair. There will ing dates: Wednesday, October 31 and be books of all kinds, for all ages, on sale Thursday, November 1 in the Bishops during this two day event. So, if you are Atrium. A percentage from all sales will looking for a good book to read, if you go to the library. want to get a head start on the personal reading you have to do for your English Ms. Landry classes after the holidays, if you need to Volume V, Issue I Page 3 New Teacher Feature: Shawn A. Moore, s.j.

Favorite movies: The Matrix (series) contacting the Jesuits and learning more Favorite music: techno/dance about their way of life and their aposto- Favorite hobbies: flying lates, I knew that this was the type of life I wanted to live. How has your childhood upbringing molded your character? Can you briefly explain the process in I remember I was quite young the formation of a Jesuit priest and what when my mother was disappointed with stage you are in currently? the way one person treated another. My Jesuits begin their new lives with mother wasn’t angry, but she was hurt. She a two-year period called novitiate. The looked at me and said, “We should never Jesuit novice spends these two years learn- treat another person like that.” I often ing what it means to be Jesuit and learning think of that to this day. It was a good les- how to live the life. At the end of his noviti- son; I learned how others’ actions can have ate, the novice pronounces simple perpet- unintended yet harmful repercussions. It ual vows of poverty, chastity and obedi- often causes me to reflect to this day. ence. It is at this time that he becomes a Jesuit and enters the next phase of training When did you decide to become a which is called first studies in which he priest? studies philosophy in preparation for the- Birthplace: Ottawa, I knew I wanted to be a priest at ology studies. Birthday: March 16, 1973 the age of four. My vocation to the Jesuits, After first studies, the next phase High school: St. Mark’s High School, however, came much later. I entered the of training is called Regency. This is a pe- Manotick, Ontario Jesuits at the age of thirty. riod of time, two or three years, when the University studies: Music, University of Regent lives in an apostolic community and Ottawa What attracted you to the Jesuit order? works in a Jesuit apostolate. Here the re- Favorite books: The Stone Angel by Mar- This has remained somewhat of a gent further discerns his vocation. It is a garet Laurence mystery. As far as I know, I never met a time of active reflection: is this where God Jesuit before I contacted the order. After (Continued on page 16) Jesuit Heritage Days Glór na nGael Loyola: Loyola’s Irish-Gaelic League

Glór na nGael (lit. Irish is one of the many lan- the voice of the Gaels) is one guages spoken across Europe of Loyola’s newest extra- and as far east as India, that curricular clubs where stu- trace their descent from Indo- dents gather a couple of European, a hypothetical an- times a week to learn and cestor-language thought to practice Irish-Gaelic (Irish). have been spoken more than Why would anybody want to 4,500 years ago. Irish belongs learn Irish? The Irish lan- to the Celtic branch of the guage has a rich history and Indo-European family. It and is intimately connected to the three other members of this Irish people, their social, branch—Scottish Gaelic, political and artistic cultural Welsh and Breton—are today expressions. Montreal, Ot- alive as community languages. Father Rocinsky, s.j. (left) and Deacon Stimpson celebrating the Canadian Martyrs Mass tawa, Kingston and The form of Celtic all have vibrant Irish commu- that was to become Irish was From September 24- ing bulletin and many teachers nities whose members travel brought to Ireland by the in- 26, Loyola celebrated the Jesuit wore the academic robes for to gather where they dance, vading Gaels—about 300 B.C. sing, play music, read po- according to some scholars. Heritage Days during which educators that were last widely etry, tell stories, and learn Later it spread to Scotland and daily information pertaining to used in 1970s while our Jesuit the Irish language. the Isle of Man. Scottish the history of the Jesuit Order priests dressed in their tradi- Gaelic and Manx gradually was broadcasted on the morn- (Continued on page 18) THE IRISH LANGUAGE (Continued on page 15) Page 4 THE LOYOLA NEWS LOYOLA SPORTS & CLUBS Juvenile Football Warriors are fighting for the playoffs

dinators and led by captains Scott Mac- Humphrey. Donell, Sean Coleman, Jared Humphrey, The Loyola Warriors then played Michael D' Intino, Matteo Modafferi and their first regular season game at home Conner McRae, the Warriors are keen to against Polyvalante Curé-Mercure. With a live up to the Loyola Athletics reputation as huge crowd in attendance, the Warriors they battle through the season. were determined not to go down without a The Warriors kicked-off the season fight. However, much momentum was lost with an exhibition game in the Eastern in the first half, as both the defense and Townships against École Polyvalente Jean- offence allowed both fumbles and touch- Jacques Bertrand, where, it will interest downs as the Warriors tried to keep up. By you to know, now resides former coach the end of the first half, the score was 21-7 and teacher of Loyola, Bruno Cyr, who against Loyola and tempers on the field ran went up against our warriors that Friday hot. In the 2nd half, our Warriors showed night, as the defensive coach of our oppo- true pride and fought harder then ever. nents. The Warriors' offence got off to a Even for a lost cause, they never gave up rocky start but they were kept in the game until the final whistle. The offence man- Anxious, determined, focused, by the defense who only allowed three aged to put points up on the scoreboard, and ready for the fight! The Juvenile foot- points by the end of the half. In the second crushing the hopes of Curé-Mercure, who ball Warriors have returned and have half, Loyola managed to even the score at were expecting a total blow-out. The final grinded their teeth for another hack at a 9-9, near the end of the 4th quarter. Finally, score was 46-21. Touchdowns scored by brand new season of Loyola football. They a touchdown scored by receiver Shane Sean Coleman, Shane Brien and Mark Bre- have put in their time, training non-stop for Brien made the score 16-9, and the Warri- bain. two to three weeks before the start of ors went home victorious, with their morale The 2nd game of the season took the school. With an entirely new coaching staff, and spirit high. Other touchdowns scored Warriors on the road to Pointe St. Charles and our own Mr. Enright (head coach) and by Mark Brebain and a field goal by Shane to battle with Collège de Montreal. Here, Mr. Hein as offensive and defensive coor- Jackson. Interceptions were made by Jared (Continued on page 14)

Football Scoreboard: Cadets Warriors are Athlete of the Month 3-1; Bantam Braves struggle Jeremy Phillips

Cadet Warriors (0-3) Bantam Braves (3-0) The Loyola News Athlete of the September 7: Loyola 52 Anjou 0 September 20: Kuper 36 Loyola 0 Month for Player of the Game: Defensive lineman- September is Michael Mangoni September 24: Jean Eudes 32 Loyola 0 Jeremy Phillips of class 3D. September 14: Loyola 42 Ste. Anne 10 October 2: LCC 24 Loyola 8 Player of the Game: Running back Matthew Phillips had an Orsini impressive month for the Cadet War- September 22: St. Jean Vianney 34 riors football team Loyola 1. Player of the Game: Linebacker which was high- Adam Naccache lighted by his per- formance on September 27 when he led his September 27: Loyola 14 Regina team to victory over Regina Assumpta Assumpta 6. Player of the Game: Receiver, while playing three different positions al- running back and quarterback ternately—receiver, quarterback and run- Jeremy Phillips ning back.

Volume V, Issue I Page 5 Fall Sports Tournament features some dramatic moments

September 28-29 Speaking of stepping up, the Midget Warriors soccer team played in the Loyola’s traditional combination of the Fall Juvenile section of the tournament and Sports Tournament and the official open ending up winning it all! The team faced house for those interested in attending the the Juvenile Warriors first on Friday and high school was another success that was defeated them in a well-fought match. The highlighted by spectacular weather. tournament MVP was Andrew Al Tork. On the soccer field, the Bantam Six teams battled in the Peewee Braves beat LaSalle 4-1 in the final to finish football competition and despite Loyola first. The MVP for the tournament was Luca going 0-3, there were some positives. Pietrantonio. The Bantam Scouts stepped “We improved each game and up to a Division I ranking for the tourna- we have a long season ahead of us to get a ment and finished fourth. Declan Montague win,” according to upbeat linebacker was the team MVP over he two-day tourna- Kevin Caporuscio. ment. Joshua Whyne (left) and Michael Pultrone

Soccer Scoreboard: quadruple crown threat for Loyola?

Bantam Scouts 3-1 Bantam Braves 4-0 Midget Warriors 3-2 Juvenile Warriors 3-0-1 (Division III) (Division I) (Division I) (Division I)

September 12: Loyola 6 LCC 0. September 14: Loyola 8 John September 12: LCCHS 3 Loyola September 14: Loyola 4 Royal Player of the Game: Alex Rennie 0. Player of the Game: 2. Player of the Game: John Far- West 1. Player of the Game: Dom Olewinsky (goalie) Luca Pietrantonio rell Michetti and Fabio Macera.

September 17: Sewlyn House 4 September 17: Loyola 4 LCC 1. September 16: . Warriors finish September 19: Loyola defeats Loyola 3. Player of the Game: Player of the Game: Luca second at Bishops Invitational Laurier MacDonald 1-0 in a re- Patrick Manolfi who scored two Ciampini who scored 3 goals. Tournament. Loyola’s player of match of last year’s city champi- goals. the tournament was John Abra- onship final (which Loyola also September 25: Loyola 4 LCC 0. ham. won). Player of the Game: Fabio September 21: Loyola 7 LCC 0. Player of the Game: Phil September 19: Loyola 4 Lindsay Macera Player of the Game: Michael Palisaitis Place 1. Player of the Game: Palermo Michael Snell September 21: Loyola 0 Vincent October 3: Loyola 3 PCHS 0 Massey 0. Player of the Game: October 3: Loyola 8 St. Georges Player of the Game: Anthony September 21: Loyola 6 John Thomas Ricci 0. Player of the Game: Tim Parisi Rennie 2. Player of the Game: Horner Shawn Cabral September 27: Loyola 4 LCCHS 1. Player of the Game: Joshua September 26: Loyola 5 Lindsay Whyne Place 4. Player of the Game: Davidee Inukpuk

October 5: RWA 3 Loyola 2 Player of the Game: Andrew Al Tork

Tim Horner Luca Ciampini John Abraham Fabio Macera Page 6 THE LOYOLA NEWS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT The music scene in Montreal is alive and well!

Warped Tour 2007

much “new blood” showed up to rock, and they rocked hard. With endless merchandise booths, extremely over-priced hot dogs ($4.50), and unhealthy amounts of dust rising from the mosh pits, you know that this is what is all about. That, and the fact the over SIXTY bands were per- forming, ranging from: Hardcore (Parkway obviously impossible to see every single Drive, Drop Dead, Gorgeous), to Metal (As band that performed, and since many I Lay Dying, ), to bands are playing at the same time, some- (), Old School Punk (Bad times it is tough to choose which band to Religion, Flogging Molly, New Found go watch. For example, Boys Like Girls, Otherwise known as the highlight of Glory), Pop-punk (Cute Is What We Aim Red Jumpsuit Apparatus AND Bayside were the summer for many, the annual Vans For, Paramore), Post-Hardcore (Red Jump- all playing at the same time, and in the end Warped Tour came into town August 12. suit Apparatus), Acoustic (The Spill Can- I chose to watch Red Jumpsuit Apparatus. Many were skeptical of this year’s lineup, vas), (Hawthorne Heights), to Ska Overall, the show was a major suc- seeing as many Warped Tour veterans, (The Planet Smashers, illScarlett), Alterna- cess as anyone who attended was sure to such as NOFX, Anti-Flag, MXPX and Rise tive Rock (The Almost), Hardcore Punk pass out as soon as they got home. Out of Against were not on the list. Nonetheless, (Gallows) to even Hip Hop! (K-OS, POS). all the bands I watched that day, here are With over 10 different stages, it was (Continued on page 17)

The review

After an opening performance by seated sections were on their feet the love 'em or hate 'em Chromeo, the the whole night, practically inhaling a Beastie Boys made their appearance at the spectacular performance by the Bell Centre last Thursday night. The prior legendary Mix Master Mike, expert per- evening, they played Metropolis, though cussionist Alfredo Ortiz and the overly this was a much more energetic show. spastic Money Mark on keyboard, not to They played a lot of their more popular mention the Boys themselves, Mike songs, with a nice balance of the old, the Diamond, Adam Horovitz and Adam Yauch. new, and everything in between, and it Appearing in their traditional suit, only got more electrifying as the night pro- shades and fedora garb, their presence on gressed. stage was undeniable. As expected, they Despite a fifteen minute delay finished up with their international hit which involved malfunctioning micro- "Sabotage." phones en mass following the first song, they got back on their feet and delivered By Alex Callard a truly memorable experience. Even the Volume V, Issue I Page 7 The book of Genesis comes to a close

age group that this band played for; I saw kids and teenagers with parents, groups of QUICK FACTS middle aged men huddled excitedly, and more than a few sixty to seventy-or-so year Genesis is an English rock band formed old couples walking around happily. in 1967. With approximately 150 million Genesis was for everyone. sold worldwide, Genesis is By the time my father and I had got- among the top 30 highest-selling re- ten into the actual stadium section, the show was completely ready to go. An enor- cording artists of all time. Genesis' mem- mous video monitor was set up behind the bers have included Peter Gabriel, Mike stage, with looming loudspeaker towers in Rutherford, Tony Banks, Steve Hackett, and surrounding it. There were thousands and Phil Collins, all of whom have of people around us, and though we were achieved success as solo artists. in the far back, we had a clear view of the Genesis began as a 1960s pop shiny, silvery stage, set up with a staircase band playing moody, simple keyboard- The three core members of Genesis, Phil Collins, and platform for the drummers, and a driven melodies. During the 1970s they thrust stage for, I could only guess, Phil evolved into a progressive rock band Mike Rutherford and Tony Banks (left to right) Collins. We found our seats, sat down, and and began to incorporate complex song got ready for the show. structures and elaborate instrumenta- They were here. They were here No more than fifteen minutes later, tion, while their took on a more and I saw them. I saw them in all their the lights went off, to be met with screams theatrical tone. The 1980s saw the band rocked-out, special effects-lighted glory. from the crowd. Within ten seconds of the produce more accessible pop music Special effects-lighted glory that Montreal lights going out, while the screams were based on melodic hooks; this change of will most likely never be seeing in this still going strong, the video screen glowed direction gave them their first number town again. I will state it simply; Genesis to life, and showed a short film featuring a one in the United Kingdom, Duke, was here. digital animation sequence and images of Yes, Tony Banks, Mike Rutherford the Genesis band members in their early and their only number one single in the and Phil Collins reunited once again, along days, when they were first starting off. United States, "Invisible Touch". with musicians Chester Thompson and Quickly enough, the video ended, and Daryl Stuermer, for their “Turn it On Again: about five seconds later, during a fair si- Again.” After this was done, greatly I might The Tour.” They came to Montreal on Fri- lence, the first drumstick hit its mark, an th add, Phil Collins got up to center stage and day night, September 14 and played to a electric guitar string was pulled, the lights surprised everyone by speaking in excel- sold-out show in the Big “O” (Olympic turned on, and Genesis had already bro- lent French. He was not as tall as I would Stadium) that I thank the Lord I was able to ken out into a unique instrumental intro- have pictured him, but that thought was attend. Upon entry, I realised that this was duction, followed by the song “Turn it on (Continued on page 14) something special. There was no specific

songs are sung by David Lee Roth (in my opinion), this is sure to satisfy all the fans of Upcoming Montreal shows one of the biggest bands of the 80s, and also for fans to witness one of the best gui- tarists out there, Eddy Van Halen (as long As the days get colder and the end October is also a month of tribute as he doesn’t go back to re-hab…) of summer fades away, at least we get to bands, as Led Zepplica and The Austra- Fans of the punk/screamo scene the Fall season of music events/ shows. lian Pink Floyd Show come to Montreal to will also be pleased, seeing as Chiodos + This Autumn brings in a variety of fresh play the most famous covers of these two Guests perform in November, and Alex- new talent, awesome cover bands, and old classic bands. Chances are, you will not be isonfire, Anti-Flag, and school reunions. Queens of the Stone Age, able to afford Led Zeppelin’s one-night- perform in December. Both are great the popular band hit the only reunion concert in London, England, shows, especially the latter, seeing as Metropolis in October on tour in support of so why not settle for what most people call AND ANTI-FLAG ARE PER- their new album, “Era Vulgaris.” Also “the best Led Zeppelin tribute band FORMING ON THE SAME NIGHT! Not to playing in October are the new indie-pop EVER!” Other recommendations include mention you won’t be paying more 30 band, , playing at Le Na- Justice, the house-electronica DJs from bucks. Be sure to check out a couple of tional. Unfortunately, because of their France, to play a show of their original these upcoming shows, and remember that large fan base, both nights of their per- dance music which is unique from any when you rock, rock hard. formances are sold out, but if you are inter- other DJ’s out there today. Van Halen ested in the genre, I would definitely rec- comes to town in November with original Jordano Aguzzi, The Music Guy ommend trying to scalp some tickets at the vocalist David Lee Roth for the first time in door. over 20 years, and since Van Halen’s best Page 8 THE LOYOLA NEWS Battle of the Bands update

Preparations for this year’s Battle of year, such as Inheritance and The Trom- Bands started early this year, with the com- bone Section. More news to come, but for mittee already made, and many new and all of those who play an instrument, I interesting ideas to be added to the show. strongly encourage you to get together This year’s Battle of the Bands committee is with some friends and start practicing now! taking it one step further than last year, And unlike talent night, only one member with many new additions that are being from the band has to be a student attend- kept quiet (for now), and surely will not ing Loyola. Stay tuned for the latest news! disappoint. Auditions for bands wishing to try out will take place in December, and By Jordano Aguzzi, The Music Guy the show is scheduled for mid- January. Many fan favorites from last year are al- Right: Aguzzi at last year’s Battle of the ready planning to perform once again this Bands

Listen Up! A musical guide to what’s good for you

KT Tunstall –

As you might remember, KT Tunstall was responsible for the 2004 sleeper hit, . Despite being released three years ago, people only started noticing her last year thanks to the catchy and folksy Black Horse and the Cherry Tree. Well, she’s back again with Drastic Fantastic, sounding like Fiona Ap- ple on Xanax. The album is wonderful, ranging from the -like “Little Favours”, to the softer “Paper Aero- planes”. Tunstall is better during her louder moments, but loses her stride on the quieter finale. Overall, a nice alterna- tive to James Blunt. Above, left to right: KT Tunstall and Rating: 4/5 pared to their 2005 CD, Elevator, the to falter again on the last three tracks. Thank- Hot Hot Heat – Happiness Ltd. newly released Happiness Ltd. is good, fully, tracks like “Let me in” and “Harmonicas but doesn’t quite live up to its predeces- & Tambourines” are reason enough to buy it. As one of Canada’s leading indie sor. Not to say it’s bad, but it just can’t Rating: 3.5/5 bands, Hot Hot Heat has usually been match Elevator’s charm. The opening known for its ska/alternative sound. Com- title track falls flat, but they manage to By Jeremy McQueen pick themselves up for the middle, only

Multicultural Evening is making a comeback

Hot off the press, we will be resur- community. recting Multicultural Evening in 2008! If you would like to help organize Loyola offers a rich tapestry of origins, why not this exciting event, please contact Madame explore them while enjoying a mouth- Nadeau at [email protected]. watering meal prepared by the various par- ticipating families and some entertainment Madame Nadeau provided by members of the Loyola Volume V, Issue I Page 9 Loyola Drama’s Fall production: a mystery onstage and backstage

Agatha Christie’s famous mystery wright, Ms. Adams, may not follow the path unsympathetic spinster and many other murder, “And Then There Were None” will laid out by Ira Levin, the playwright whose shady characters. The characters along- grace Loyola’s stage for this year’s fall play script is being used for this year’s Fall side the twisted and diabolical scheme that from November 22-23. However mystery play. Ms. Adams, along with the crew, have will consume them all calls for a show that unfolds behind stage as Ms. Adams, Direc- agreed that the playwright’s take on the must be seen. According to Director Ms. tor, informs the crew of new “twists” in the general conclusion was far too tame for our story. calamitous tendencies when it comes to Cheri Adams,, “This year’s play will be a The play tells a grisly tale of ten Murder Mysteries in the theatre. big departure from the Shakespearean men and women who have been sum- Although, even without the alter- plays of the last few years. The cast of the moned to a secluded Indian Island. Each native ending, the play holds on it’s own play is enjoying the opportunity to play man and women has a secret, something to with such unique and developed charac- unsavory, nasty and murderous charac- hide, which further sets the fire of suspi- ters. You will meet the likes of Rogers, the ters.” cion ablaze when a murdered is discov- ered among them. servant with a secret, General Mackenzie However, due to the popularity of the blabbering and confused old war gen- Joseph Szymboski the book and the interpretation of the play- eral, Emily Brent, the ever-so dark and

Once upon a time in Stratford

by Loyola’s drama and English teachers, is looking for food wherever we could. the perfect solution to your play-viewing After a satisfying dinner at “Will’s needs. Coffee Pub” (guess what the “Will” was For those who may not know al- short for!), we returned to the hotel and got ready what this “Stratford” trip is, it is basi- changed into our formal attire and headed cally a three-day venture into the town of for the musical show Oklahoma. This was to Stratford, Ontario, (famous for being Can- be the first of three plays we’d get to see. ada’s centre for the Shakespearean dra- The show took place in the “Festival Thea- matic arts) for a number of lucky Loyola tre,” which had the biggest stage of all the students. These students who get to go see theatres in Stratford. It was done superbly. around three different plays of varied gen- The actors were great, the costumes were res during their stay. lovely (since the play has a Western Anyways, this year’s trip took theme, everyone was dressed as cowboys place from September fifth to September or cowgirls) and the set was very well seventh. Students, like myself, who had done, featuring a movable floor and sliding been picked, had likely been waiting all panels. The characters were interesting (I summer for it, and when the time had fi- especially liked the antagonistic Jed, whom nally come to leave, I believe I can attest to most people seemed to hate with a pas- the fact that we were all rather excited. The sion), although they were not really all that trip by bus to Stratford itself took a decent believable at times. Nevertheless, it was amount of time. It was enjoyable however, great and I was happy to have seen it. and we had movies playing throughout Following Oklahoma, we went most of the ride. back to the hotel and slept. The next morn- Finally, after multiple hours of ing, we got up early and had a fantastic In times of yore, going to the driving, I noticed that there was a change breakfast in the hotel. If the plays weren’t theatre was considered a regular event. of scenery happening. The grass and the reason enough to go on this trip, the hotel Something fun for peasants, rich folk, and trees started looking just a tad greener. food was great! There were pastries and royalty all alike. Unfortunately, nowadays, The air seemed a bit fresher. The sky, eggs and bacon, and of course, tea. Fol- with our busy schedules, and the fact that clearer. I looked around and saw the first lowing breakfast, we went, once again, to theatre as an entertainment medium has signs of entering the town of Stratford. the Festival Theatre for a backstage tour of been replaced by the likes of television They were in fact, literal signs, found on the stage and theatre itself. It was interest- and movies, we rarely get a chance to go the buildings we passed. There was the ing at times, and our tour guide certainly and see the good old stage and actors live. “Shakespeare Variety Store,” the had many stories to tell about the history of However, an escape is open to Loyola stu- “Shakespeare Truck stop,” the Shake- Stratford’s theatres. dents of Secondary four and five who wish speare Fire Station” and countless others. Later in the day, after getting to to take a break from this vicious cycle of We soon got to our hotel, and unloaded the visit downtown Stratford (a busy place video. The Loyola Stratford trip, organized bus. We then went our separate ways, (Continued on page 16) Page 10 THE LOYOLA NEWS Video Games Report by Alex Callard

Jeanne D’Arc (PSP) line that would make any historian cringe. spite the lush graphics the main problem is Developed by Level Joan of Arc, or “Jeanne,” travels throughout the camera. You’ll often find yourself spin- 5 games (Dark Cloud France defending it from Britain, casting ning the camera madly trying to get a bet- series, Dragon Quest magic spells and facing off against fero- ter view of the fray in its’ entirety. VIII: Journey of the cious demons, searching for the origin of a If you own a PSP and are into adven- Cursed King) mystic armlet that appeared around her ture titles, Jeanne D’Arc should keep you For quite wrist. However, despite being obviously busy for awhile. However, if you’re a hard- awhile now the PSP far-fetched, the story is quite immersive core gamer you may feel bored with this has been desper- with a number of interesting characters. game. ately in need of some The gameplay borrows unabash- 7/10 “Alright” decent games; third- edly from the popular Final Fantasy Tactics party cash-ins and series; you travel around France, amassing Recommended Titles: terrible licensed fare a band of warriors, each with different Bioshock (360) has plagued the sys- abilities and strengths. The character cus- Metroid Prime 3: Corruption (Wii) tem for months. tomization is nowhere near as deep as in Could Jeanne D’Arc be the helping hand the Tactics games, however; each charac- Next Issue: With the summer gaming the PSP needs to get back on its feet? ters’ skills are pre-set and the only way for drought coming to a close, I go hands-on Jeanne D’Arc, a tactical role-playing a character to use spells or special attacks with the game everybody’s been waiting game, is a lot like a goofy Sci-Fi channel is by equipping a special stone in one of for; Halo 3. In addition, expect a few words program. The game takes the story of Joan three slots per character. Battles involve on 3: Legends of Rock if it of Arc and blends it with modern-day fan- you moving your fighters around a en- launches before we go to print. tasy elements, creating a wildly imagina- chantingly detailed map, attacking enemy tive (and surprisingly competent) story units whenever you’re in range, but de-

camera and not to mention it iPhone therefore the checks the weather, has a GPS maximum capacity of The new iPhone navigation system and can play memory is a mere 8GB; any video on YouTube. The iPhone which is incomparable to is virtually impossible to scratch the now 80 and 160 GB The iPhone is by far the coolest cell yet still maintains a glossy wide- iPod video! If you are not phone you will ever use. Not to screen finish. Unfortunately, there ready to spend the extra say it’s perfect but it’s a phone are some cons to the iPhone. If you money, the iPod touch is everyone will want not just for are planning to watch a video and the perfect substitute. bragging rights but because it talk on the phone, the battery Final Rating: 8.5/10 does accomplish many tasks. It’s a won’t last more than about three terrific iPod, a high-resolution hours. It is a first generation Michael Azakie Volume V, Issue I Page 11 Feng Shui: the Chinese art of placement

In ancient times as well as today, Feng shui, view something (since it caught our atten- pronounced in English as "fung shway", was tion), the energy we put into our neck mus- known as "Kan-Yu" which means 'The Law of cles is transferred through our vision into Heaven and Earth.’ Today's Feng Shui the subject we were looking at. Feng Shui schools teach that it is the ancient Chinese has five component elements: fire, water, practice of placement and arrangement of earth, metal and wood. These elements are space to achieve harmony with the environ- assigned to different areas of your room, ment. for example the wall Is Feng Shui the facing your entrance is art of simply moving fur- fire, this means bright niture, or is there a reds are essential here, deeper meaning? Feng so are triangular objects Shui has been around for and awards or medals. four millennia, and there Water is your entrances’ are just as many different wall, dark shades of any clutter, because it actually doubles it. versions of Feng Shui as blue, green and black 2. Make sure your feet (while in bed) are different versions of are used here. Earth is not pointing at the entrance. Christianity. Feng Shui is the center of your 3. Keeping plants and/or fountains in your not related to religion so room’s center, earthy “Fortunate Blessings Gua” (from entering anyone can do it, even colors such as orange, the room, your top left corner) is ideal. the Pope. Feng Shui deals deep orange, brown and 4. Make sure “Poison Arrows” (sharp cor- with something much deep beige. Metal (right ners of desks, dressers, bookcases etc.) more universal: Chi. Chi wall) is pastel such as are not pointing at your bed or workspace. is the Chinese word for light shades of pretty Your bed is the most important place in “energy”; Chi is every- much any color. White is your house because you spend about one where, around us, con- also very good here. third of your life in it. stantly flowing, and believe it or not, you Wood (left wall) is mostly powerful shades Complete these simple steps and are made of Chi and you produce Chi. of green and blue, and royal purple is also your life, luck, relationships, knowledge, There is good Chi and bad Chi, but all Chi good. There are many small changes in travel, fame, health and creativity are all is directed by where the most attention is your bedroom that can greatly change guaranteed to improve in about four to six produced, for example a bright apple red your life in a positive way. For example: weeks! produces and draws a lot more Chi then a 1. Clean Up! Clutter is terrible for dull shade of beige. Chi flow; it is “holding you down,” so get Phil Mongeau A very easy way to understand it rid of any useless objects in your room. for westerners is: as the neck moves to Also, make sure a mirror is not reflecting

What’s Happening in Montreal by Peter Limeburner

The Lantern festival takes place moon cakes, cookies. items to small lanterns. This year, they also every year at the Montreal Botanical Gar- The Festival is situated around a have a special guest who makes dough dens at 4101 Sherbrooke East, right across huge pond that has floating lanterns birds and figures while you watch that are the street from the Olympic stadium and scenes. They are always the most impres- quite remarkable. It will inspire lasting Biodome. It is a Chinese tradition to put up sive lanterns at the festival. Also, next to memories. The festival ends on October lanterns in the fall. At the lantern festival, the lake, there is a man-made mountain 31st. the Chinese pavilion has lanterns of all that has lanterns of different zodiac signs. shapes and sizes. The walkways are lined They also have a bonsai tree exhibit in a Peter Limebruner with animal lanterns to guide people from walled garden at the festival. For people place to place. There is a pavilion where a who want to bring a piece of the festival musician plays an oriental instrument home with them, there are shops with called an erdo, were you can buy tea, items in every price range from handmade Page 12 THE LOYOLA NEWS Crossword

Transfiguration Maze Can you find the way to Jesus, Moses, and Elijah on the mountain?

New on TV: The Riches

The Riches is a show about After stealing a large sum of Wayne and Dahlia Malloy, along with their money from another Traveller clan; the three kids, Di Di, Sam and Cael, who are Malloys take off in a speeding R.V. and Irish Traveller con artists and thieves. The are soon after involved in a car accident series begins with Dahlia just having been that kills a very wealthy couple - The paroled from prison but, while serving Riches. Following this fatal incident, the time, she had developed various drug ad- Malloys decide to pursue a “better life” dictions. In her absence, Wayne and the and adopt the Riches’ identity in a luxuri- kids continue to act as con artists across ously gated community in Baton Rouge, the U.S. While moving from one neighbor- Louisiana. hood to the next, the Malloy family flees in order to avoid an arranged marriage des- Michael Azakie tined for Di Di. Volume V, Issue I Page 13 Wordsearch by Jean Vianney Cordeiro ARTISTS WANTED!

Are you an artist? Do you have fold- ers of drawings or sketches collect- ing dust at home? Scan some of your best as a jpg file and send them to [email protected] as an attachment with your name and class and we might publish them in a future issue of the Loyola News.

TEACHER TRIVIA

Teacher 1: I won first prize in a stand-up-comedy contest in another country. Teacher 2: I was born in Switzerland. Teacher 3: I have five children. I teach science.

FUN FACTS

• Baby rattlesnakes are born without rattles. The two works of art featured in • Canada has more lakes than the rest of the world combined. this issue were created by The • Rats multiply so quickly that in 18 months, two rats could have over a Loyola News Arts and million descendants. Entertainment editor Alex Cal- lard. Page 14 THE LOYOLA NEWS Juvenile football, continued

punt carried the ball out of the back of the end zone and Collège de Montreal scored one point, winning the game 22-21. Touch- downs were scored by Scott MacDonell, and Shane Brien. Even though the Warriors were heartbroken, they did not falter and eagerly awaited their next game against one of our long time rivals, Selwyn House. The 3rd regular season game was played at home against one of Loyola's oldest rivals, Selwyn House. In the first half, the Warriors' defence played hard and brutally, allowing only one point until the end of the half. The offence had an ex- cellent half, scoring 21 points and giving us the lead at the end of the half. Later in the game, the defence had made a couple of mistakes, but they had their on and off Emilio Colangelo plays for the rest of the second half. The offence scored one more touchdown and a (Continued from page 4) to fight harder. However, by the end of the our Warriors showed the true colours of field goal to clinch the win for Loyola when half, the Warriors were caught flat-footed Loyola football, keeping the game neck the final whistle sounded, leaving the score and could not keep up the momentum for and neck, and by the end of the first half 31-22, and the record so far of 1-2. Touch- the rest of the game, which ended in a 43-6 the score was tied 14-14. There are always downs were scored by Brendan Doyle, loss. The season is half over and by the mistakes made in the beautiful game of Thomas O'Shea, Jared Humphrey and a time it is completed, the Warriors will do football, and that Friday night was no ex- field goal by Shane Jackson. Interceptions their best to make sure that their reputation ception. However, it seems that this time made by Elias Priniotakis and Alex Doma- in the league is changed from last season around, the offensive players carried the radzki! when they went winless. game and made up for the lacking on the The fourth game of the defence. At the very end of the 4th quarter, regular season took place at College St. By Matteo Modafferi with 30 seconds left, the score was tied 21- Jean Vianney. The Warriors kicked it up in 21, and Collège de Montreal had their last the first quarter, scoring the first touch- chance on our 25 yard line. A monstrous down of the game and pushing themselves

from Genesis albums throughout the ence-member was standing and applauding. band’s history dancing or walking Phil then took center stage and mentioned Genesis, continued around. Phil Collins spoke almost exclu- that Genesis had a long history with Mont- sively in French throughout the entire real, and that they had prepared a special show, and used humor and energy to number just for us. This was met with ap- soon lost in my mind when he began sing- keep every eye in the stadium on him plause, which was quickly silenced when the ing and jumping around the stage. His and his band mates. guitars started up again. The song was done enthusiasm was incredible. When the show was coming to a beautifully, and was followed up by the The show continued for a good two close, which we could tell by the pause band’s final bows. Everyone in the stadium and half hours, including hits such as “No taken after the song “Tonight, Tonight, was giving a standing ovation by that time. Son of Mine,” “Land of Confusion” (which Tonight,” Phil said a few words, and then Genesis then left the stage, and peo- was met with laughter when the signature the musicians quickly broke out in ple began leaving through the nearest exits, puppet heads from the music video ap- “Invisible Touch.” People got so excited leaving behind hundreds of empty beer- peared on the video screen,) “Follow You, with this one that half the crowd, in cups and chip bags. From my position, I saw Follow Me,” and a slew of others. Most of nearly the same moment, got up and the band leaving in unmarked vans from the the songs, though, I had never heard be- started dancing. Not well, but they were back of the stadium. As I walked off into the fore, and as it would seem, many were dancing nevertheless. After it was fin- windy night air, I couldn’t help but smirk as I from the very early period of Genesis mu- ished, the songs continued with “I Can’t walked around the ancient home of the sic (late seventies to early eighties). Nev- Dance.” A huge smile spread across my Montreal Expos. Genesis was all that they ertheless, I thoroughly enjoyed seeing a face when Phil Collins, followed by the had been said to be: revolutionary, contro- band as legendary as them playing right two guitarists, started doing the signature versial, but most importantly, fan-bloody- before my eyes. Throughout the show, the Genesis-walk right off the stage and into tastic. enormous video monitor was put to good the outskirts of the audience. By the time use, featuring digital effects moving to the that one was done, nearly every audi- By Mark Weissfelner music, and some of the classic characters Volume V, Issue I Page 15 Cross-country running team sending two students to provincials

Loyola’s Cross-Country Running Team, coached by Ms. Mariam Moussa, re- cently completed their season at the annual G.M.A.A. championships. Coach Moussa is proud to announce that two students have qualified for the provincial championships. They are Derek Boychuck of class 5B (bottom, left) and Michael Yaremko of class 4B (at right).

Gaelic Club, continued

(Continued from page 3) intricate verse in praise of the Gaelic and language, only in the isolated and shrink- separated from Irish (and more slowly Norman-Gaelic aristocracy, their patrons. ing rural districts we call the Gaeltacht. from each other), and they can be thought When, in the 17th century, that At the end of the 19th century a of as distinct languages from the seven- aristocracy was annihilated or dispersed movement to restore Irish grew up and teenth century onwards. The term ‘Gaelic’ and the Bardic schools suppressed, Classi- became popular. It eventually played an may be used to denote all three. cal Irish began to die out (though its spell- important part in the struggle for national It appears that the early Irish ing, with modifications, survived until the independence, and thus, since the winning learned the art of writing at about the time spelling reform of 1945). Popular dialects, of formal political independence for most of their conversion to Christianity, in the which undoubtedly had always been pre- of the country in 1922, it has been official fifth century. After that, the language can sent in Irish, as in any language, came to government policy to preserve the Gael- be seen to go through four stages of con- the fore. tacht and to make Irish the vernacular of tinuous historical development, as far as its Though cultivated less and less the majority elsewhere. written form is concerned: Old Irish by a literary class, Irish was still spoken (approximately A.D. 600-900), Middle Irish throughout the countryside and to some IRISH AT LOYOLA (c. 900-1200), Early Modern Irish (c. 1200- extent in the towns, including Dublin. But Glór na nGael Loyola reflects the rich his- 1650), and Modern Irish. Throughout this the language of many of the new colonists tory of the Irish language in Canada. Its development, Irish borrowed words from was English; the language of government, name finds its roots in Glór na nGael Ot- other languages it came into contact with of politics, of schooling, and of every sort tawa which reflects the Irish studied and (pre-eminently from Latin, from Norse, of material advancement was also now spoken by Glór na nGael Loyola’s teacher, from Anglo-Norman (a dialect of French), English. Not surprisingly, Irish gradually Shawn A. Moore, S.J. In true Ignatian tradi- and from English. retreated, in time ceasing to be the major- tion, the students will soon be ready to From the earliest times, Irish has ity language and eventually becoming the build a bridge and reach out to Cómhra— been cultivated for literature and learning. almost exclusive property of some of the Montreal’s Irish Language Study Circle, It in fact possesses one of the oldest litera- rural poor. Yet since the population was further strengthening the relations be- tures in Europe. increasing enormously, there were proba- tween the Irish communities and becoming bly more Irish-speakers than ever before an integral part of the history of Irish in MODERN IRISH on the eve of the Great Famine (1846-48), Canada. As the very first students learned In the 16th century Irish was the language which, hitting the poorest hardest, on day one, it all begins with a “hello” and of nearly everyone in Ireland. The edu- changed the picture drastically. a “hello back”: Dia duit (hello—lit. God to cated and upper classes, moreover, were Ireland became, for the most part, you) and Dia is Muire duit (hello back—lit. familiar with a standardised literary dia- a nation speaking what is called Hiberno- God and Mary be to you). lect, Classical Irish, used throughout the English, a dialect (or set of dialects) of

Gaelic world. This dialect was the special English much influenced by Irish. The Irish Sean Moore, s.j. care of poets, who used it most notably for language itself survived, as a community Page 16 THE LOYOLA NEWS Stratford, continued

(Continued from page 9) and the play began. The first thing that before the clock chimed eight (am). The filled with many small shops) we went to amazed me was the main character, a ten drive back seemed shorter, and despite an see The Merchant of Venice. Most of the or so year-old actress who I could not have iced cappuccino on the way home, I was Loyola students did not enjoy this version believed to have such incredible talent by still exhausted. That said, though, I would- of one of William Shakespeare’s most con- any stretch of the imagination. She was n’t have changed anything on that trip for troversial plays, and there were comments amazing, astounding, and unbelievable. the world. I highly recommend it for any amuck about some of the acting being The next thing were the emotions that this student who loves theatrics, drama, or vis- done over the top, and how some of the play evoked in the people watching. It was ual entertainment in general. It will defi- reactions by characters seemed so unreal- spectacular: I was laughing one minute, nitely be one of the biggest highlights of istic it became silly. Nevertheless, though I then angry at the injustices performed by my years at Loyola, and should you your- agreed with some of the negative reac- individuals in the play the next, then awed self go, I’m certain it would be one of yours tions, I did enjoy seeing the play because at the reactions of different characters after too. Until next time, ciao. there were some interesting techniques that. I was on the edge of my seat by to create a better effect for the audi- time the climax came around, and since I By Mark Weissfelner ence. It was very colourful, and I really had never really read the book, I was ex- liked the modern take on the costumes. periencing everything in the play for the In the evening, we went to see first time. By the time it was over, I was our third and final play: To Kill a Mocking- standing and clapping, like every other bird, based on the novel by Harper Lee. I person in the audience. There was a bit of could tell the moment we walked into the salty water left over in my pupil from a Avon Theatre, located in downtown Strat- certain scene near the end, and I’m not ford, that this was going to be great. The afraid to admit that I almost cried twice. I set was decorated perfectly, with misty will never forget the way that show was put smoke emanating from the back of the on, and I’m more than sure that it isn’t the stage, the houses of the main characters last we’re going to be seeing of the young sitting right opposite of each other, and the lead actress. Hollywood or greater roles famous tree from the story looming around definitely lie in store for her. between those houses. The lights dimmed The next morning, we ate and left The Stratford Festival Theatre

Shawn Moore, s.j., continued

(Continued from page 3) Grace of God. men here and the genuine love and care is calling me to be in my life? that the students show for one another. After regency, the scholastic re- Do you enjoy teaching? turns to his studies, this time theology. It is I find teaching to be very life- What are some of the more pressing and during this four-year period that he is first giving. It takes an incredible amount of important issues you think humanity ordained a deacon and then ordained a preparation and homework, but the re- and the Church should be most con- priest. After his ordination to the priest- ward is invaluable! There is nothing that cerned with today? hood, he may be asked to continue his compares to walking through life with stu- The most pressing issue I would studies in another field, a period called dents, watching them grow, seeing them name is: Mercy and Love. I wonder if the special studies, or he may go into active embrace Christ’s cross in their daily lives world would be at war if we had practised ministry. and witnessing their formation as they be- first Mercy and then Love on 9/11. Can Tertianship is the next period of come men for others. you imagine what kind of world we would formation, a one-year period that is very be living in today if the rest of the world similar to novitiate. Again, the Jesuit re- What are your responsibilities at faced the 9/11 attacks first with, “I/We flects on his life and further discerns his Loyola? forgive you,” and second with, “Now, how vocation. It is after his period of tertianship I am primarily involved with can we help with the real issues of poverty that the Jesuit is called to final solemn speech classes, retreats, music, and Glór and justice?” vows. na nGael Loyola. I realise that that may sound over- Truly speaking, Jesuit formation simplified and I know that that type of reac- does not end outright with final vows. It is What is your impression of the school tion would be incredibly difficult. None- an on-going process, often referred to as and the students? theless, Christianity is not for wimps: we on-going formation-, where the Jesuit con- The school itself is an excellent are called to make the right decisions, not tinues to seek a Christ-centred, always educational facility. I am very impressed the easy ones. forming himself in Christ’s image with the with the spiritual formation of the young Volume V, Issue I Page 17 Warped Tour 2007, continued

(Continued from page 6) nitely one of the best acts of the day. band. They’re faster and more original the highlights: than any other punk band you’ve listened to, and their live set proves it as they were Chiodos The moment that all the 40 year old, all so into it on stage, not caring for their Do you like Emo? Probably not… hairy, topless dudes were waiting for: Bad surroundings and banging their heads to But do you like Hardcore? Hmm… proba- Religion. Obviously labeled as the veter- their own songs. Between songs, Walker bly not… well, thankfully, Chiodos are ans of the Tour, seeing as their first album added in little stories from his day at somewhere in between. These Screamo was released in the 1980s and their vocal- Warped Tour, got the crowd laughing, and boys played early on in the day, where the ist, Greg Gaffin, is also a Professor (and then came the reckoning. Playing the best heat was intense, but thankfully, so was has even written a book.) No matter the songs off of their first album, Kezia, such as their set. Playing most songs from their first age, Bad Religion proved that they still “Blindfolds Aside” and “No Stars Over full length, “All’s Well Ends Well,” and have it as they attracted one of the biggest Bethlehem,” and then adding a couple new mixing in a couple of new songs, Chiodos crowds of the day. Starting their set with songs into the mix, only proving that Pro- had a solid set and even their new songs their four best known songs; (“American test The Hero’s musicianship cannot be got the crowd going crazy. Jesus,” “ Song,” “I Wanna’ Take compared to any other recent bands. Over The World,” and “Social Suicide”), Gallows Bad Religion got their large audience ag- As I Lay Dying The Hardcore Punk Act straight gressive right on the get-go, and didn’t Representing the metal portion of outta’ England, Gallows gets on stage and stop. Bad Religion proved that age is not a this year’s Warped Tour, and being the you know these guys are pumped. Com- factor to the attitude of punk rock, even if closing act of the night, there was a lot rid- pared to the likes of the Sex Pistols, Gal- their lead man is nearly bald. ing on this performance. Everyone was lows looked exhausted but ready to put on exhausted from the ridiculously long and a show. As soon as they began their set, amazing day, and came to watch As I Lay singer Frank Carter jumped into the crowd One of the biggest surprises of the Dying close the show. The snare roll and walked directly into the middle of the day, Protest The Hero, who were not started and their set began with one of mosh pit with his microphone. Over half of scheduled to perform beforehand, were up their heaviest songs, “Forever,” and you the set was played with Carter singing on the list of performing bands, which led know that everyone was going to go crazy directly in the middle of pit, with the audi- to me freaking out. Protest The Hero, one last time. Playing a variety of songs ence literally trying to avoid him while known for their brand of shreddy, techni- from their two previous albums, and mix- they pushed each other around. When the cal musicianship, mixed with punk-meets- ing in a few new songs from their upcom- Warped tour security guard walked into metal vocals, and stop-start-stop guitar riffs ing album, As I Lay Dying proved that the crowd for safety reasons, Carter simply took the stage to a full crowd of surprised there lives some metal inside every punk told him, “No, that’s alright, I don’t need and screaming fans. Being front row, vocal- at Warped Tour. any security, unless it’s from myself, ist Rody Walker was literally inches away thanks.” Wow, I thought. Now this dude is from my face as he belted out his fast Jordano Aguzzi, The Music Guy hardcore! With bitter, cynical lyrics, and paced lyrics over the raging virtuosity of insane stage presence, Gallows were defi- their guitarist. This is not your average Loyola’s colors, continued

(Continued from page 1) waste, composting and perhaps even using grams. Concordia is also offering a phi- alternative energy. In the mean time, track losophy course called “Ecological Think- lights and computers such as those in the ing.” resource rooms could be turned off to save Does the Loyola community deem energy and lower the school’s energy it necessary to adapt to more environmen- bills. tally friendly programs? Would Loyola The point of this club would be to students, parents and alumni be willing to get students involved so they can change take the steps necessary to fund an effec- themselves and hopefully others to make tive environmental program? One man that the world a better place. certainly has the will to do something If we want to stop this crisis, it’s about this problem is Loyola faculty mem- up to us. We are the ones who can and ber, Mr. Elie. His idea is to start an Earth have to make the difference to save our Service Program (ESP) club at the school, planet. This would most definitely help us which would start by bringing plastic and in our quest to become Men for Others. glass recycling to the high school. Future programs would be aimed at reducing By Ryan Patton Page 18 THE LOYOLA NEWS Library transformation, continued

space to talk and plan for certain projects help of many faculty and staff members during the year. including Deacon Stimpson and his wife A fiction area is a future goal for Linda Stimpson who helped with the crea- Ms. Landry. She is hoping that over the tive work, Mr. Donovan, Mr. Dubee, Mr. next year, lounge chairs will be added to Pearson, and so many other people who provide comfort for students while reading have made the new library possible. a book. “Its been a long and exciting More new and amazing additions process, and although its been great work- to the library include a great new selection ing in the guidance area with Mr. of books including atlases, science texts, Greczkowski, I’m eager to get back in the French titles, dictionaries, and encyclopae- library!” dias. The list goes on! New wooden shelv- There are many new plans ahead ing has been added for a nice visual effect for the library, such as getting new furni- and the walls have been painted with a ture, updating the book selection every (Continued from page 2) nice warm color, and the floors covered year, and possibly a tree planted at the screen monitors will be added to the li- with a new vibrantly colored carpet. center of the library. But it all can’t happen brary, completing the sharp neat look that “Mr. Donovan asked me at the and once. The library will continue to the library is going for. beginning of last year’s school year what evolve and remain a truly amazing asset to Seminar rooms are another addi- my perfect library would be, and now I’ve the school and to the students. tion to the library. Two rooms can be been able to put my ideas into building my booked by students for project work, al- dream library,” said Ms. Landry, “But this Written by Lucas M. Lawton lowing the students to have their own wouldn’t have been possible without the

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(Continued from page 3) tional priestly attire. The three days of activities cul- minating in the celebration of the Canadian Martyrs Mass. Loyola’s new chaplain, Father Michael Rosin- sky, s.j., was the celebrant and wore handmade vest- ments (see picture on page 3) belonging to Father President Rob Brennan, s.j. that were given to him by the Ojibway people of northern Canada with whom he lived and worked with in the past. Pictured at the right are two of our Jesuits in traditional outfits.

Fr. Rob Brennan, s.j. Fr. Michael Rosinsky, s.j. Volume V, Issue I Page 19 Prejudice, continued

(Continued from page 1) That’s why I believe that English who move past it, who are able to see past people, because that would be going a Classes and CSP are so integral to our what a person is, and who focus on who the little far. It’s just that, well, people are stu- school. We need to learn the connotations person is. pid, and society seems pretty okay with of what we are saying, and CSP helps us For the most part, people who do stupidity. It gave Bush a second run, what connect with those in our community that or say things like that are not bad people. do we expect? we often neglect. Everyone to some degree is prejudiced. After conducting a survey of 125 English classes are probably the It’s a matter of moving beyond our preju- Loyola students (25 per grade), the results best remedy for saying stupid things. It’s dices, and seeing people for who they reflect pretty well on the student body, important to realize that what we say is really are. Are people who bash people of though there were some areas that needed layered profusely with different meanings. different skin tones, beliefs, or sexualities improvement: while 70.4% said they do What makes one thing funny, yet another bad people? Of course not. Incredibly ig- not view themselves as prejudiced, 59.2% racist? Why is that we can’t separate “What norant as to the way other people live their of those surveyed said they use the term we have a right to say” and “What we have lives? Perhaps. Completely out of touch “retarded” as a derogatory statement, and to say is right”? Why do we place less trust with the modern world? Debatably. But 61.6% use words like “gay” or “faggot”. in what we know is true, and more in what they’re just trying to be (if I may use the But is this due to the fact that we think is true. The thing is, it’s not what term for the one-billionth time) a man for Loyola is prejudiced, or is that, as a com- you say, it’s what you mean. others, they just don’t know how. munity, we aren’t exactly diverse? “Let’s People can be split into three The fact of the matter is, we have be honest – Loyola is not an ethnically basic groups when it comes to prejudice: to learn to respect ourselves and each mixed school,” says Mr. Enright, “My gen- There are those who blindly embrace it other if we ever hope to be Men for Others. eral impression is that Loyola students are (think Mel Gibson, Isaiah Thomas, Kramer really unaware of the larger world in gen- or Don Imus). There are those who, on Jeremy McQueen eral.” Of course, he’s right. How many threat of death and dismemberment, would people in Loyola aren’t white? How many never admit to it (“I have no problems with (out) gay friends do you have? Let’s face it (insert group here), but…” Yeah, keep people: We’re plain. telling yourself that). And there are those

Results of Student Survey Question\ Level Sec 1 Sec 2 Sec 3 Sec 4 Sec 5 Total Don't consider themselves preju- 72% 84% 72% 76% 48% 70.40% diced Use "Retarded" Out of Context often 60% 56% 60% 60% 60% 59.20% Use "Gay" Out of Context often 48% 68% 60% 72% 72% 61.60% Consider Elderly Poor Drivers 44% 36% 60% 60% 52% 48.80% Believe Muslim women may wear 92% 92% 92% 92% 92% 92% Hijab in public Believe Black people get equal op- 96% 96% 64% 20% 32% 61.60% portunities Believe Women get equal rights 76% 92% 68% 48% 40% 64.80% Believe Canadians are smarter than 40% 40% 44% 40% 48% 20.80% Americans Know difference between 48% 32% 48% 76% 56% 52% Transgendered/Transexual Don't Believe HIV/AIDS is a problem 16% 24% 12% 8% 4% 12.80% in society Don't Believe poverty/homelessness 12% 8% 8% 0% 8% 8.80% is a problem in society Don't Believe prejudice is a world 20% 12% 8% 4% 8% 10.40% wide issue Don't consider themselves preju- 60% 100% 52% 84% 56% 70.40% diced (Based on answers) The Loyola News Editorial Staff

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