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Picking the right classes is key to your future suc- offerings could include Calculus,Language/Comp, "One shining moment, it's all on the line. One cess. Most students want to be in the most popular class Pyschology, Biology, Spanish, and possibly more. shining moment, there frozen in time." Okay, it's not and/or the class that gets the least amount of homework. Two other fantastic classes frequently selected by quite time for the March Madness video montage set to Instead of caring about these little things, think about what juniors and seniors are Foods/Nutrition and Marketing. the tune of “One Shining Moment”, but we are quickly will help you in the future. Sophomore and junior students Foods is taught by Mrs. Tabbert. In this class students approaching that after one of the craziest first weekends are in for a treat when it comes to selecting their elective learn how to whip up great snacks and wonderful meals. in tournament history. These first two rounds had every - classes at St. Edward. There are over twenty different elec- Marketing, which has a prerequisite, General thing from unbelievable buzzer beaters to unfathomable tive class choices, all with enthusiastic teachers. Both Business, is taught by Mr. D’Agostino. Many know him upsets mixed in with the expected blowouts by dominant sophomores and juniors share some of the same options, as witty and entertaining, which makes his classes very in- teams. Here’s the best of the best: but juniors have the upper hand because they have a larger teresting. Best Game selection. Former General Business student Sean Thompson (15)Middle Tennessee State over (2)Michigan State Sophomores have plenty of options when it said, “Mr. D’s business class was easily my favorite class This was quite possibly the biggest upset in the history comes to business, language, fine arts, and writing/speech I’ve taken; his idol Dave Ramsey really inspired me.” of the NCAA Tournament. Michigan State was a cham - classes. General Business taught by Mr. D’Agostino. “Mr. Choosing electives may cause stress, but don’t get pionship favorite but Reggie Upshaw (21 points, 4 re - D’s business class is my absolute favorite; his teaching overwhelmed. Mrs. Cholewa, Mr. O’Brien and upper bounds, 4 assists, and 3 blocks) and Middle Tennessee style is great along with his hilarious jokes,” said junior classmen are always around to help answer questions. State didn't care about busting people's brackets. Nolan Theriault. Make sure when choosing electives they are the right fit Best Team St. Edward offers three different foreign language and will help you succeed here at St. Edward and beyond. (2)Villanova courses including Spanish, German, and French. Although Villanova is the best team in the tournament thus far. challenging, learning a foreign language is important for They blew out UNC-Ashville by 30 points and then two students going into just about any field of study or profes- days later beat Iowa by 19. With their three guard lineup, sion. The fine arts program also offers many outstanding Nova beats up on opponents with their better ball han - and diverse programs such as Art I-II, Band I-II, Chorus, dling, passing, shooting, and perimeter defense. Drama, Guitar, Strings, Interior Design, Foods and Cloth- ing. Many talented students have participated in these elec- Best Player tives and can attest to the intense but enjoyable Buddy Hield curriculums. English electives include Creative Writing, Oklahoma is still in the Debate, Journalism, and Speech. Mrs. Kelly teaches Cre- running for the NCAA ative Writing, Debate, and Speech. The greatest elective, Championship thanks to Journalism, is taught by the wonderful Ms. Woj. Buddy Hield, a two time Juniors have the upper hand when it comes to Big 12 Player of the Year. picking electives because their choices are more varied and His 27 and 36 point out - they get first choice. Sciences are important for college ac- bursts in their first two ceptance and juniors can select from six different science tournament games have classes. The electives include AP Biology, AP Chemistry, carried the Sooners. Hield Chemistry, Earth Science, Forensics, Physics, and the so- is also a contender for cial science, Psychology. Picking from this selection may National Player of the Year. be hard, but Chemistry/AP Chemistry might be the way to go for two different reasons. Chemistry plays a large part Buddy Hield USA Today Students writing creatively in Steven Poremba against VCU in the ACT test and although learning could be boring, Mr. Mrs. Kelly’s Creative Writing Wasilewski knows how to spice things up in the learning Elective See MADNESS on Sports PAGE 7 environment. If you’re looking for a challenge, other AP Zika Virus Outbreak BY JAKE WEST

The Zika virus is an epidemic that is scaring peo- Aegypti. This mosquito lives in the south, mostly along the situation changes. Rio is standing strong against the ple around the world. This virus is every mother’s worst the coast. Health officials fear that the Gulf Coast could people who are saying that the Olympics should be can- nightmare. Zika virus causes children to be born with be vulnerable to the Zika carrying mosquitos due to its cli- celled, but the fate may utimately be in the hands of the birth defects. Some defects include abnormally small mate and poverty-stricken areas. Olympic Committee, or the athletes themselves. and/or deformed heads, abnormally developed brains, and The fate of the 2016 Rio Olympics is still un - many others. The Centers for Disease Control and Preven- known. Zika virus poses a particular challenge in that tion believes there could be more defects we do not yet 80% of cases have no symptoms. The mosquito population know about. Symptoms of this virus are fever, rash, joint reaches a low during the cool season which is luckily the pain, and red eyes. There is no known treatment for the same time the Olympics starts. This does not mean the virus yet, but the best you can do is to get rest, drink plenty mosquitos won’t bite though; the temperature is still high of water, and take medicine that will fight the symptoms. enough that the mosquitos will attack throughout the day. The odds of contracting the virus are very unlikely because Brazilian leaders are making an effort to get rid of as many the disease is said to have orginated in South America and mosquitos as they possibly can before the Olympics begin. lower Central America. The virus is spread through bites Some have called on Brazil and the International form mosquitos who carry the virus and through sexual Olympic Committee to call off this year’s games. New intercourse if your partner carries the virus. York University bioethicist Art Caplan said Brazil is being There have been 82 cases reported in the United irresponsible with public health. Caplan said the country States, four in Illinois. They believe that there could be shouldn’t be “trying to run an Olympics and battle an epi- hundreds more because of travel. The biggest fear to most demic at the same time.” The U.S. Olympic committee ap- officials is the upcoming Rio Olympics, which is one of parently told athletes who are concerned about their own The virus is transmitted www.fonemed.com the worst areas for Zika due to the high mosquito count. health to skip the games if they want to, and soccer star through mosquitos like The mosquito that spreads this virus is called the Aedes Hope Solo has gone on record saying she won’t go unless this one. PAGE 2 NEWS The “Other” Final Four BY T AYLOR G ILLEN Donald Trump Party: Republican Resume: Billionaire real estate mogul. Former host of the Apprentice reality show franchise. Miss Universe Organization owner. Position on Gun Control: “We already have tremendous regulations. Now, if you look at my opponents, they’re very weak on the Second Amendment. I’m very, very strong.” Position on ISIS: “I would bomb the hell out of ISIS.” Position on Climate Change: In 2012, Trump tweeted “The concept of global warming was created by and for the Chinese in order to make US manufacturing non-competitive.” Bernie Sanders Party : Democrat Resume: Recording artist (a 1987 folk album, re-released in 2014). Former mayor of Burlington, Vermont. U.S. Representative, current U.S. Senator. Former Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee Chair; held a nearly nine-hour filibuster against tax cuts for the rich. Is the longest serv - ing Independent ever to hold a seat in Congress. Position on Gun Control: “I think I can bring us to the middle [on guns].” Position on ISIS: “We have got to be as aggressive as we can in destroying ISIS, but we have to learn the lessons of the past, and that means we cannot do it alone.” Position on Climate Change: "Of course, international terrorism is a major issue that we have got to address today," he argues "climate change is directly related to the growth of terrorism." He warns that global warming could cause international conflicts "over limited amounts of water, limited amounts of land to…grow crops." Hillary Clinton Party: Democrat Resume : Yale Law grad, former First Lady of Arkansas, First Lady of the United States, U.S. Senator, and United States Secretary of State, Lost 2008 Democratic nomination to Barack Obama. Former board member of the Clinton Foundation. Position on Gun Control: “How many people have to die before we actually act?” Position on ISIS : “Our goal is not to deter or contain ISIS, but to defeat and destroy ISIS.” Position on Climate change: “We can have more choice in the energy we consume and produce.” Ted Cruz Party: Republican Resume: Harvard Law grad, former TX Solicitor General, former clerk to Chief Justice William Rehnquist. Freshman Senator from Texas. First Hispanic to win a Presidential caucus or primary. Position on Gun Control: “You don’t get rid of the bad guys by getting rid of our guns. You get rid of the bad guys by using our guns.” Position on ISIS: “What we need is a Commander in Chief who makes clear if you join ISIS, if you wage jihad on America, then you are signing your death warrant.” Position on Climate Change: "The last 15 years, there has been no recorded warming. Contrary to all the theories that – that they are ex - pounding, there should have been warming over the last 15 years. It hasn't happened," he stated during an interview with CNN. When the re - porter countered with proof of melting ice caps, he ignored the fact and continued to dismiss the idea. Information taken from The New York Times and The Huffington Post The front-runners have been busy on social media... Snapchat @HillaryClinton Twitter @HillaryClinton Twitter @realDonaldTrump BIO: Wife, mom, grandma, women+kids advocate, “BIO: #MakeAmericaGreatAgain #Trump2016 FLOTUS, Senator, SecState, hair icon, pantsuit afi - cionado, 2016 presidential candidate “Sorry losers and haters, but my I.Q. is one of the highest -and “Our next President has to bring our country together. We you all know it! Please don't feel so stupid or insecure, it's not should be breaking down barriers not building walls.” your fault.”

“We need a president who can provide leadership that’s “If you listen to Carly Fiorina for more than ten minutes strong, smart, and steady. The last thing we need are leaders straight, you develop a massive headache.” "You may have seen that I recently launched a who incite more fear.” Snapchat account," she said. "I love it. I love it. Those “It's Friday. How many bald eagles did wind turbines kill messages disappear all by themselves." “It's 2016. Every student should have access to computer today? They are an environmental & aesthetic disaster.” Snap a pic of the code above to add her science classes.” The Problem With iPhones BY SHANNON MAY Is it true? Is the new iPhone 7 really going to come headphones); wireless headphones can get pretty pricey, dropping steadily since March of 2015 and this new iPhone without a headphone jack? especially when going with name brands. Unless the could bring a spike of new investors or people just wanting Rumors have been swirling that in order for the iPhone 7 comes with a set of wireless headphones, it's not to get in on a new and improved technology. Even if the phone to be slimmer, the 3.5 mm jack will be removed and the best move to remove the headphone jack. stocks don't improve for them, the rumors still stir contro - iPhone will unveil their thinnest phone ever. These rumors versy; having people talk about them more and more gen - have gathered more momentum as we get closer to the re - erates new business and interest in Apple. lease date. Experts speculate the iPhone 7 will probably All headphone jack rumors aside, the iPhone 7 is drop to about 6.5 mm thick (a significant change), and in projected to be released in September 2016. But a new addition to the headphone jack being removed, battery life rumor kicked up from a "reliable source" says the release will probably take a hit with the slimmer design. People is going to be sooner. The iPhone will be all metal, possibly are already worried that this rumor could be the new reality, incorporating water and dust resistant elements into its de - and more than 200,000 people have signed a petition to try sign. A new tech called "Pixel Eyes" could hopefully be in - and get the headphone jack to stay. Others say this is a good tegrated, making using the screen with wet fingers a lot move which could result in more innovative technology, easier. iPhone is also reportedly removing buttons as well. even slimmer phones, and bigger screens with better qual - All these changes will probably help iPhone, but if the ity. The new iPhone 7, which may www.tech-radar.com headphone jack goes, it's possible iPhone's sales may take In my opinion, iPhone is removing the headphone not include a headphone jack a dip. jack to make a few extra bucks. Having to buy wireless headphone helps them with business (they endorse wireless Apple is staying silent on this issue, which is a Beats by Dr. Dre and also have their own brand of wireless good business move for them. Apple stocks have been PAGE 3 NEWS Small Waves Make A Big Impact BY SHANNON MAY

All doubters can hush because Einstein was man named Rainer Weiss. One of the founders of LIGO, Utilizing four kilometer long tunnels lasers, the proven right yet again. Slightly over 100 years since Ein - he set out to prove that gravitational waves were more than LIGO device can tell if a gravitational wave is passing stein's general theory of relativity was published, gravita - an intellectual curiosity or mathematical quirk in Einstein's through. Squeezed in one direction and squished in an - tional waves have been discovered by scientists. theory, but an actual phenomenon. other, space is distorted and can be measured by how long Supposedly an 'impossible' theory, Einstein correctly pre - In 1975, Weiss asked Caltech's Kip Thorne to it takes for the lasers to reach each mirror at the end of the dicted an essential part of his most famous theory. speak to a NASA committee in Washington, D.C. where tunnels. Physicists can then measure if the space is being they began to talk about Einstein's theory. After hours of squished or stretched very accurately. conversation, Thorne agreed with Weiss; a laser-based in - Gravitational waves also could tell us about the strument was their best bet on finding gravitational waves. early universe. Shoemaker is thrilled with all the possibil - Recruiting a physicist from the University of ities and implications. "Imagine having never been able to Glasgow named Ronald Drever, getting funding from the hear before and all you could do is see," she says. "Now National Science Foundation, and after suffering many set - we can listen to the universe where we were deaf before. backs, their revolutionary idea finally came to life when It's a different spectrum (from the electromagnetic spec - NSF decided the project was to be headed by only one in - trum). It's unlike anything we've ever detected before." stitution. Caltech eventually took up the role and the LIGO "What's really exciting is what comes next," Re - project received a new director. It was a huge risk for both itze continued at the announcement. "I think we're opening parties involved as the device may have been searching for a window to the universe--a window of gravitational wave Einstein's general theory of relativity is MIT nothing. Between 2001 and 2010, LIGO ran its first trial astronomy.” shown in the equation above. tests and came up with nothing. Researchers were not dis - Columbia University physicist Marka thought couraged though, as these results were expected. this was a great way to make physicists come up with new "We have detected gravitational waves. We did theories or more ways to test Einstein's general theory. "A it," said David Reitze, executive director of LIGO, the physicist is always looking for a flaw in a theory. And the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory, only way to find a flaw is to test it," Marka told CNN. which was created to detect small ripples in space-time. "Einstein's theory did not present any flaws to us yet, and Announced on Thursday, February 11, at the National that is really scary. Physicists are very (skeptical) of flaw - Press Club in Washington, other LIGO researchers were less theories because then we have nothing to do." present along with the head of the National Science Foun - Einstein thought gravitational waves were real, dation (NSF), France Cordova. but he had his doubts, just like others in the scientific com - First detected in September of 2015, the discov - munity. "He thought gravitational waves are a beautiful ery was hidden from the public for almost five months. The construct, but they are so small nobody would ever be able signal came from a collision dating back 1.3 billion years The LIGO device that helped scientists LIGO to actually measure it," said Marka. between two black holes that were circling each other. One discover gravitational waves. black hole had the mass of 29 suns while the other pulled Find out more at in a mass of 36 suns, each being up to possibly 50 kilome - Many people in the community thought this was www.stedwardedge.com ters (30 miles) in diameter. Colliding at half the speed of a big waste of money, but the researchers didn't give up. light, the gravitational waves made a long journey to make "This is the amazing thing--NSF went into that with its it to Earth. Passing the "five-stigma" standard of proof, eyes open," said Fiona Harrison, current head of the divi - these waves are the real deal. Scientists say the secret was sion of physics, mathematics, and astronomy at Caltech. well worth keeping, given the history that led up to LIGO's "From my perspective now as an administrator, looking discovery. back at what my predecessors did, it's a miracle that it suc - The gravitational waves stretched and com - ceeded." After five years of upgrades and fine-tuning, the pressed space around Earth, "like Jell-O," said Reitze. LIGO device was again powered up in September 2015. LIGO, which is able to measure distortions in space-time Expecting the same results as last time, researchers were one-thousandth the size of a proton, was the only detector astonished when just days into its running the detector able to measure waves so small. They were first observed caught its first event. Showing up in Louisiana first then on September 14, 2015. in Washington 7 milliseconds later, the team decided to When the black holes collided, scientists were keep the discovery under wraps until the signal could truly able to hear a "chirp" lasting one-fifth of a second. Gravity be proven to be a gravitational wave. waves are not sound waves though, pointed out Deirdre Also described as "a cosmic microphone" by Sz - Shoemaker, a Georgia Tech physicist who works on LIGO, abolcs Marka, a physicist at Columbia University who is but the increase in frequency right before the black holes a leader of the LIGO member Columbia Experimental Illustration of gravitational waves. NASA collided when they were just kilometers apart is a fre - Gravity Group, the device's revolutionary design was in - quency we can hear. The LIGO machine has its roots in a strumental in the discovery of gravitational waves. Oculus: Our Virtual Reality BY IAN HAVEMANN

The gaming community has known about the with a sleeker design and an upgraded optic display, the plete with top of the line hardware to make sure you’re Oculus Rift and its virtual reality capabilities for years new Rift makes the most immersive VR experience avail - Oculus-ready as soon as you plug it in. Cop a stylish and now. For a while you could only really see one in action able. Of course, they didn’t stop there. “Virtual Reality” sleek Dell, Asus, or Alienware PC for about $1000 with a watching YouTube celebrities do “Let’s Plays,” or if you is more than just being able to look around. You need to purchase of Rift. Of course, you could always build your hung out with a friend who is able to afford the device. be able to interact with your environment and move things own computer for a cheaper price, but if you don’t have Throughout the years the guys at Oculus have around to customize your surroundings. the patience or know-how, you’re paying for the conven - been busy, putting finishing touches on the Rift. Complete The Oculus Touch is one of the newer additions ience. to the Oculus family; two wireless hand-held devices that your hands can easily wrap around make the experience feel even more natural. A type of “Constellation Tracking” technology allows you to manipulate the environment with incredible precision and accuracy. They come with two adjustable sensors to accurately track each device. As an example of what is possible, Oculus has an art application called “Medium” that allows the user to create any sculp - ture the mind can come up with. There is even a Twitter page dedicated to all the Medium creations the public has come up with. Check them out @OculusMedium. All this seems well and dandy but what good is this tech if your computer doesn’t have the right hardware to run it? Well Oculus has put it all into one bundle for Oculus Twitter: @OculusMedium Oculus’ new, more advanced headset com - your convenience! The Rift, Touch, and its sensors are all A sculpture created using plete with the two handheld “Touch” controls. Oculus’ art tool “Medium”. coming in a bundle pack with top name computers, com - PAGE 4 SPORTS The Top Ten St. Edward

St. Edward Green Machine at the Boys Super Sectional @greenmachine game at Northern Illinois University #2 Boys Basketball Reaches Elite Eight Michael Mattas walks down the 18th fairway for the final Mary Mattas The 2014-2015 Boys Basketball team goes down as one of the most successful teams time of his high school career in Green Wave basketball history. It was a season filled with down-to-the-wire con - tests, game saving blocks to stay alive in the postseason, big time rivalries, and playing Class 1A State Champion Golfer on the home court of a Division I university (Northern Illinois University). The team #1 joins a short list of St. Edward basketball teams who advanced all the way to the Elite On October 17, senior Michael Mattas became the first St. Edward golf State Eight of the Class 2A IHSA State Series. They finished with a school record 26 wins; Champion since Ralph Gierens in 1965. Mattas stormed back on the last day of this special team will be remembered forever. competition with a -2 back nine, after being 4 shots back with 9 holes to play. After an unlucky break on the final hole Mattas was faced with a 10 foot par putt that would ultimately become the shot that won the tournament. He stepped up with confidence and drained the putt to become the Class 1A Illinois State Champion and fulfill his ultimate high school goal. Mattas will go on to play collegiate golf as a Northern Illinois Huskie in the fall of 2016.

Both the Boys and Girls Track teams pose at the Maureen Kremer Mary Mattas State Ceampionship Track meet The Green Wave golf team moments after qualifying for the 2015 State Finals #4 Track State Finalists Class 1A 4th Place for Boys Golf Throughout the entire history of St. Edward Central Catholic High School, track is re - #3 sponsible for the most State qualifying student athletes among all sports. Therefore, it An experienced team with a goal that started long before the State Series began, the doesn’t surprise anyone that 2015 added a few more qualifiers to that long list. The 2015 St. Edward golf team made it their focus all year to get down to Bloomington boys team took a 4x200 meter relay team that included Albert Lopez, Dwayne Allen, in October and compete in the State tournament. After taking second in the Metro Alec Uscila, and Henry Mancera to the State Finals. The girls went down in a few Suburban Conference tournament, the Wave went into Regionals with lots of confi - events including the 100 meter sprint run by Bella Uscila, the 4x100 meter relay run dence. Moving through the early stages of State and qualifying with some very good by Bella Uscila, Bri Lagtapon, Dom Washington, and Bethany Mavromatis, and the play, they stepped up when they needed it most and advanced to the State Finals. 3200 meter run by Megan Kremer. It was a great season for both teams who have high Taking fourth in the State, just one shot short of a trophy, this team goes down as hopes for the future. one of the best in school history.

#5 Class 1A State Qualifier in Girls Golf Qualifying for the IHSA State Finals is an accomplishment for anyone, and something many high school athletes work to achieve their entire high school careers. In October 2015 Jordan Mattas was able to go down State as just a sophomore. Many would say the talent runs in the family, and Jordan believes that with good practice and hard work she can work her way back to the State tournament again. Jordan placed 66th overall, and 10th among all underclassmen. With this experience Jordan should be able to gain confidence going into next season, and the second half of her high school career.

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Mary Mattas Jordan Mattas walking down the fairway during her Mattas, with contributions first State Championship appearance from the Edge staff. PAGE 5 SPORTS Sports Moments of 2015 #6 Megan Kremer Class 1A Cross Country State Qualifier This wasn’t Megan Kremer’s first time competing in the IHSA State Finals, but it was her first State appearance for Cross Country. Kremer had previously competed in the Track State Finals and made it her goal to qualify for XC. After suffering an injury as a soph - omore in 2014 that left her unprepared for Regionals, she was even more motivated for the next time. Early November 2015, she was ready and went into the Regional meet with a whole year of hard work behind her. She came out with an individual Regional cham - pionship. Although the whole team qualified for the Sectional meet, Megan was the only one able to move on to the State Finals. She represented the Wave well, taking 80th place out of the 200 runner field in Class 1A.

(left) Megan Kremer running down the final stretch in her first appearance at the IHSA Cross Country State Finals. A junior representing St. Edward, Kremer placed in the top half of all run - ners in her event.

Maureen Kremer

Green Machine went all out on the first game of 2015- Mary Mattas 2016 Basketball season with a unique theme to kick things off

The 2016 Pack the Place Night vs. Hampshire High School was one Ashley Lopez #8 Silent Night Game of the most highly anticipated games after the 2015 win at Hampshire John Cena, Uncle Si, and Dwight Schrute were just a few of the attendees for this incred - ibly hyped and crazy Green Wave basketball game. This was the first home game of the Pack The Place Night new season and much anticipated after the success from the 2014-2015 Elite Eight quali - #7 fying team. Coincidentally, 8 was the magic number this time as well. The Silent Night Possibly the most talked about game in recent school history, this game no doubt lived crowd sat completely silent, all through warmups, all through introductions, and into the up to the hype. What was supposed to be Hampshire High School’s “Pack the Place”, first quarter of the game. Only celebrating good play with quiet hand gestures, the Green turned into a rivalry game for the ages. The highlight of the game was when class of Machine patiently waited until senior Adam Radcliffe knocked down a jumper for the 8th 2015 senior Nick Duffy dunked from the baseline, sending the crowd into a frenzy. Some Green Wave point. When the ball went down the net, the crowd got on their feet and fans even ran out of the gym! This game took the St. Edward vs. Hampshire rivalry to a cheered as if the Blackhawks just won the Super Bowl on a walk off homerun. LOUD. whole new level and gives us something to look forward to for years to come. The boys The Green Machine crowd was one of the biggest student sections of recent memory and won the closely contested game 51-49 thanks in part to Kelvin Cortez-Harvey getting it was a game that will always be remembered. Hopefully this first annual, uniquely themed hot late in the 4th quarter. (Note – St. Edward boys and girls also both won the 2016 edi - game will be a continued tradition for the Green Wave basketball team. tion of Pack the Place vs. Hampshire)

St. Edward takes on Walther Lutheran at Northern Illi - @greenmachine nois University for the 2015 Homecoming game #9 Homecoming at NIU and New Greg True Field It all started with an honest mistake that changed the entire season for the 2015 St. Edward Girls Volleyball team poses with the Regional Michael Mattas football and soccer teams. After a landscaping company mistakenly sprinkled the grounds plaque after a close victory against Rockford of Greg True Field with weed killer instead of fertilizer, the Wave was no longer allowed Lutheran to play their home games at Greg True. The field was gone, but the spirit never died. After the Wave exploded onto national news, and with the help of many donations, Greg True Field was transformed from a dead zone to one of the best grass fields in the state. Scott’s Class 2A Regional Champions Lawn Care help laser-level the field, replaced it with new sod and though the field was #10 never ready for game play this season, it gave St. Edward the opportunity to play on college On October 29, the Green Wave Girls Volleyball team became Sectional bound. They turf for their Homecoming game. On October 2nd, the Wave took over Huskie Stadium at beat Rockford Lutheran in two hard fought games to take the Regional championship. Northern Illinois University and beat Walther Lutheran. For senior night, Scott’s invited Solid play at the right time helped this team to find the success that they achieved. Al - former Chicago Bear Brian Urlacher to visit St. Edward, where he spoke with the team. though they were unable to make it past the Sectional semifinal vs. Fulton High School, Scott’s also sponsored a pre-game tailgate at Geneva High School, where the senior night they have plenty of positives to pull from this season. A Regional title is something they football game had to be played. worked hard for and a satisfying way to say goodbye to four great Green Wave seniors. PAGE 6 SPORTS Softball: New Season, Hitting the Dirt Again Coaches and Expectations BY STEVEN POREMBA BY IAN HAVEMANN The St. Edward Green Wave base - ent, but gained a decent amount of younger After finishing 21 – 8 last season, ball careers. Zdroik earned a well-deserved ball team looks to bounce back from last talent. If we are able to put everything to - the St. Edward softball team is back with spot at Valparasio in Indiana, a Division I yer’s below .500 winning average. In 2015, gether we can make a big run in the post returning seniors Lindsay Zdroik, Allison program. Stratman will play softball at the Green Wave finished 10-19, and 5-14 season.” Stratman, Rachel Lesh, and Clarissa Var - Kenyon, a college with a prestigious aca - in conference play. Although it was a dis - The St. Edward Green Wave open gas. The team also welcomes new players demic reputation. Vargas plans on contin - appointing season in some ways, the Green the season with a non-conference game including Lindsey Mauritzen, Sarah uing to play softball, but not at the college Wave had one special win last year in their against Larkin. Seniors Jason Allen, Dylan Medoza, Katyln Davidson, and Jessy level. Lesh hasn’t fully made up her mind first Regional game. In the bottom of the Murray, Joe Esposito, Karl Bibler, and Kramp. This year looks promising with but she says she will most likely continue the Wave had an outstanding comeback Noah Enright are all looking to boost the four new players and four passionate sen - to play the sport in one way or another. win to advance them to the Regional Semi - team to an improved record this season. A iors to learn from. final. bright spot last year was the speed and “We learn a lot every year. We’re The baseball team graduated nine smarts the boys showed on the bases. They both excited and sad to play our last year at seniors including Division 1 prospect Jake tallied 54 stolen bases and hope to build on St. Ed’s and we will miss our teammates as LaFrenz, who took his talents to Coastal that. much as we loved playing with them,” said Carolina University. The Green Wave will The Wave is hoping for a strong two of the team’s co-captains, Lindsay have to rely on both upper and new under - start to the season and to gel before they hit Zdroik and Allison Stratman. classmen on the varisty squad to make big conference play in April. They play all When the team was asked about plays throughout the year. Senior Noah En - home games at Wing Park in Elgin. some of the adjustments that they are work - right commented “We have lost a lot of tal - ing on to improve Clarissa Vargas com - mented, “We would have trouble hitting the different pitches other teams had to throw at us , so that’s something we are definitely Seniors practicing Ian Havemann improving on during our practices.” indoors this Spring The team will play 13 of their 27 games this season at home, at the Elgin Sports Complex. With Coach Paul Netzel, new to the St. Edward softball scene, the team is excited to begin their quest for a re - gional championship. Last year, the Lady Wave lost in the regional final against rival Glenbard South. The seniors have some pretty lofty goals for the season, but are also look - ing forward to the next steps in their soft - The 2015-2016 Varisty Baseball team Steven Poremba Kicking It Up A Gear Changes for Boys Volleyball BY JOSE SANDOVAL BY MADDIE SPAGNOLA The girls 2015-2016 soccer sea - Lopez commented, “I think the biggest son is almost upon us. Arguably the most challenge would be that we almost have an successful sport at St. Ed’s for the past cou - entirely new starting line/team. We’re ple of years, they are ready to try to carry going to have to work on building chem - on the high standard that previous girl soc - istry with each other all over again!” cer teams have set (including a recent State The Lady Wave lost ten seniors Finals appearance). It will be a difficult and due to graduation last year. Also, most of challenging road ahead, as they only have last year’s seniors played a huge amount of a handful of players with much experience minutes. The new wave of players will def - playing for St. Edward this season. Seniors initely be part of the challenge that the team Ashley Lopez and Gabriella Tripicchio, will face when working to develop chem - junior Cecilia Kochanek, and sophomores istry. Taylor Gredzieleski and Madison Knott are Lopez also commented, “We have going to try to lead a young and inexperi - a younger team with talent and a lot of po - The 2015-2016 Boys Volleyball team Madddie Spagnola enced Lady Wave team to success. tential to grow but at the same time we Other key players include seniors have a good group of upper classmen to Mikaila DiCostanzo, Emma Jacobson, Na - help when needed.” The boys volleyball team is on the season is the start to new head coach Re - talie McQueen, juniors Kiana Horn and The Lady Wave certainly has a lot cusp of one of their most challenging sea - becca Refenes’ career at St. Edward. She Ava Matsas, sophomores Mariel Franco of talent to maybe upset some teams. They sons, but they're ready for all the hits. has a lot of background in coaching and and Yssa Sto. Domingo, and freshmen Lau - hear the doubters but Coach Brieger isn’t Gradutaing four seniors from last season, played Division I volleyball at the Univer - ren Biggins, Marae Costello, Anaih De fazed. Key matches include those against this year's team is trying rebuild with the sity of Cincinnati. She also had the oppor - Leon, Gabrielle deWindt, Madalynn Duffy, ACC, Glenbard South, and ICCP, but the experience passed down. One returning tunity to play in Europe. Kathleen Ellsworth, Anissa Gomez, Rachel Lady Wave are ready to quiet the doubters. senior, Andrew O'Neill, has high expecta - Coming into this season Coach Hicks, Hailey Niehaus, MacKenzie O'Con - The girls will play their home games on the tions for this season, "With the new coach, Becca has great expectations for her new nell, and Caroline Spagnola. newly sodded Greg True Field. Come out we really have the ability to be good. We team. "I expect to be teaching a lot about the sport of volleyball and hopefully getting When asked about the biggest and shout, “Let’s go Wave!” have really learned a lot from her. The tal - challenges for the season, senior Ashley ent we have on this team is really good. Our the players to really grow in their technical expectations are to keep learning and im - game as well as growing their passion for proving, win more games than last year, the sport. I think if we really focus on the and possibly win a regional championship." process of learning volleyball, the results Fellow senior Jose Sandoval is will come." Every team comes with coming back with great experience, along strengths and weakness, but Coach Becca with senior Colin Hugunin. Junior Ian Mc - knows this team has a lot of strengths! "The Dowell is a strong player on the team, and team is really eager to learn and I think that is great at any position he is asked to play. will be our greatest strength! I think ball Freshmen Liam Jackson brings high hopes control for any can always be improved, so as well. Having volleyball experience and that could be a weakness that might hinder being 6'4 really adds height to their team the rest of our game." Cecilia Kochanek and their expectations. The 2015-2016 varsity Girls Soccer The first match of the season will One of the other highlights this team be on April 2 in the U-46 tournament. PAGE 7

SPORTS Bull’s Long List of Woes Feelin’ the Love BY MADDIE SPAGNOLA BY KYLE BROWN

When the Chicago Bulls TV rat - Derrick Rose says, and that is something “It comes down to playing winning ings go down a total of 29% since last the Bulls are clearly missing. They rarely football. And we’re going to do it.” That season, in one of the biggest sports mar - have strong starts, don't know how to fin - might be the most important topic that Lovie kets in the country, you know there’s a ish games and they play lazy. Smith, the newest and 27th head coach of the problem. The Bulls have had many heart - The Bulls have made watching University of Illinois football team, covered breaking injuries and tough stretches in their games very hard for fans. The faith - in his introductory press conference. The for - recent history, but fans were faithful and ful fans might stay, but the Bulls will mer NFL Coach of the Year will look to use still watched. What's different with this have to step up, or their post season will the knowledge and tactics gained from 18 season? be very short this year. This season is years in the NFL to lead Illinois to their first Fighting for a playoff spot is the shaping up to be a complete failure for winning season since 2011. Bulls' biggest struggle right now. Sitting everyone, from owner Jerry Reinsdorf The move to hire Smith came as a currently at the eighth seed in the East, and front office duo Gar Forman and surprise. Bill Cubit had recently signed a two with barely over a .500 record, the fans John Paxon, to new head coach Hoiberg year deal to become Illinois’ permanent head are scared for their team. and every single player who has stepped coach after his 5-7 interim season. Even There are multiple problems on the floor. Although Forman told though that move was highly criticized due to with the Bulls. Just to start, injuries to key WSCR AM670 reporter David Shuster the lack of stability a two year deal offers and players have plagued the team. The start - they were "very active" at the trade dead - the implications it would have on recruiting, ing lineup hasn’t been fully intact more line, they failed to make any significant a coaching change wasn’t expected. than a handful of times this season. moves or free up much salary cap space. “We will hire the best. We will posi - No one on the team knows how They deserve to hear the boo’s. Things tion our coaches and student-athletes to be to properly defend. Former head coach haven’t gotten better since the All-Star successful in every facet at this University.” Tom Thibodeau (relieved from his posi - break - in fact, they’ve gotten worse in Josh Whitman, The new Athletic Director at tion in favor of first year NBA coach Fred some ways. Illinois, talked about how he wanted a coach www.News-Gazette.com Hoiberg), thought defense was the most Sure, there are more injuries. who would not only turn the program around Lovie Smith was announced as important thing in the game, but this team Rose seems to have an injury every other but also guide the young men during one of Illinois' new head football coach has really shown that the Bulls lack fun - game and that’s just the start. Noah is out the most pivotal times of their lives. Whitman there isn’t enough talent to regularly win damental defensive skills. They show no for the year, and is likely going to be knew that finding a coach capable of fulfilling games. The last time the Illinois posted a Top- effort on “D”, don't play help line, and traded in the off season. Gasol, Butler both of those tasks is very difficult. However, 20 recruiting class was back in 2008. Smith they only have one player, Butler, who and others have sat out significant time. he feels he has found the right guy in Lovie addressed this by saying, “There are great can defend almost anyone. Then, after Hoiberg demanded the team Smith saying, “He is a man of highest in - high school football players in the state of Illi - Why is it that the Bulls don't perform better in mid March, they went tegrity. He is a leader of men.” nois. We need to keep those players in state. play defense? Maybe it's that they just on to lose 8 of 11 games, including an As for Smith, he has high expecta - They will help us rise to the top.” Fending off take their time up and down the court, embarrasing blowout loss against Wash - tions for the football program. “We want to recruiting powerhouses like Jim Harbaugh at they complain on every no-call, and they ington 117 - 96 on March 16. get to a place where we are competing for Big Michigan and Urban Meyer at Ohio State will just don't care! This team clearly needs rebuild - Ten championships yearly.” The last time Illi - be key to turning around the program. Watching the Bulls in the past, ing. The offseason better be a busy one nois won the Big Ten championship? 2001. Whether or not Lovie Smith can ac - they have always shown great heart with for Forman and Paxon, and even then, Since then, the Illini have been in only four tually turn the program around within the next a push to win and finish games. This sea - they may have trouble earning the trust of bowl games, most notably the 2008 Rose year or two is not extremely important. He son they lack that heart, effort, and the the fans again. Bowl when they were blown out by USC 49- signed a six year, $21 million contract, giving drive to win games. "It's all about effort," 17. him plenty of time to right the ship. Recruit - Smith also added, “There is no re - ing and acquiring more talent is a long, multi- building as far as I’m concerned. We are year process which is why Smith’s six year going to put the best possible football team on deal makes more sense than Cubit's two year the field as quickly as possible.” While the deal. idea of immediate success is extremely excit - Winning is obviously the goal, but ing, it’s unrealistic to expect a sudden turn - what is equally important right now is getting around after four straight years of sub-.500 Illinois' name back out there. A big name sign - seasons and only four seasons with a winning ing like Smith gained Illinois plenty of pub - record since the turn of the century. However, licity. Now, the key for Illinois is to avoid Lovie managed to take a Rex Grossman-led returning to the forgotten cellar of college Bears team to a Super Bowl so maybe any - football, but instead channel this into recruit - thing is possible? ing. It's a tall task, but Smith seems to be up With that said, Illinois is in a definite to it. It all comes down to winning, and Lovie slump. Much of the recent troubles can be assures us that they're going to do just that. credited to poor recruiting. Simply put, rantsports.com New coach Fred Hoiberg with Bulls star Jimmy Butler Madness: Best of the Rest Continued on Page 1 BY KYLE BROWN Best Games Best Teams -(12)Arkansas-Little Rock over (5)Purdue -(1)Kansas Little Rock knocked off Purdue in double overtime with a final score of 85-83. Little After a 26 point drubbing of Austin Peay, the Jayhawks allowed Connecticut to close the Rock senior point guard 6’1 Josh Hagins, played a large part in the upset, finishing gap slightly in the second half. Kansas jumped out to a 20 point half time lead, but the with 31 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists. Hagins also nailed a deep 3 towards the end of Huskies "only" trailed by 13 once the final buzzer rang. Senior Perry Ellis and Junior regulation to send the game to OT. Wayne Selden both scored 20+ points to lead the Jayhawks. -(11) Northern Iowa over (6) Texas -(1)North Carolina Half court buzzer beater. Paul Jesperson fired away from the center court logo and con - With victories of 16 points and 19 points, the Tar Heels are showing why they were a nected to move Northern Iowa on to the Round of 32. It was Northern Iowa's 5th straight number one seed. Both games were close at halftime, but North Carolina's depth and over - win over Texas teams. all talent overpowered Florida Golf Coast and Providence in the second halves of each of -(6)Notre Dame over (14)Stephen F. Austin their games. Another buzzer beater, but instead of from half court, it came by way of a tip in by Best Players freshman Rex Pflueger. The defensive specialist hadn't made a field goal since March -Perry Ellis - Kansas 3rd but he came up big in the waning moments. Ellis started off the tournament with a strong 21 point showing in a victory of Austin Peay. -(3)Texas A&M over (11)Northern Iowa He followed that with another 21 point outing, against Connecticut. In his two tournament Another double overtime game, but it wasn't exactly close the whole game. Texas A&M games so far, Ellis is shooting an extremely impressive 71%. He’s only grabbed 10 re - went on a 14-2 run in the last 40 seconds of regulation to force overtime. In overtime Jes - bounds through the two games, but his offensive production more than makes up for his person once again had the ball in his hands with the game on the line and he once again lack of rebounding. fired a shot from half court. This time Jesperson wasn’t so lucky, missing the shot. -Duke’s Lethal Pair -(7)Wisconsin over (2)Xavier Grayson Allen and Brandon Ingram combined for 43 points in the first game and then 54 ''I just tried to channel my inner Steph Curry,'' said Bronson Koenig. He did a fantastic points in the second game. They have also collected a totel of 26 rebounds and 11 assists. Curry impersonation, hitting a deep 3 to tie the game and then hitting the game-winning, Duke is very thin this year, playing only seven players in each game, so Allen and Ingram fade away 3 in the corner. Koenig finished with 20 points, none bigger than those six need to continue to shine in order for Duke to succeed. points in the final minute. PAGE 8 COMMUNITY March for Life Cartoon Corner BY: SEAN HANCOCK BY: NICK WORRALL

On Tuesday, January 19, a group of St. Ed - “I really connected with some people I didn’t think ward students left on a mission to Washington, D.C. I could have.” What was their goal? Saving babies. The group Sadly, the group was unable to attend the went to participate in the March for Life. People march itself, on Friday, because of an impending from all over the United States gather each year on snow storm. They departed just before the storm hit January 22, the date of the Roe v. Wade decision by and got home late Friday night. “Although we didn’t The Supreme Court that made abortion legal, to get to march this year, it was still an eye opening march through Washington D.C. protesting this de - experience to see people from all over come to - cision. gether for one great cause” said senior Ashley The group departed from St. Catherine of Lopez. Hopefully, all the marching will pay off Siena in West Dundee after a quick send-off mass. soon! They took a 13 hour bus ride and arrived in Wash - ington, D.C. around 9 A.M. on Wednesday, January 20. Weather conditions weren’t ideal but the group made the best of their trip. They managed to visit Mount Vernon, The White House, and even go bowling. On Thursday of that week they went to The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immacu - late Conception (see right) to celebrate The National Prayer Vigil for Life. This is an extremely large Mass with Deacons, Priests, Bishops, and Cardinals from all over the world, where prayers are offered up for all the unborn. “I had an extremely great time Amy Warner on the march,” senior Michael Montes exclaimed, Students in front of the Basilica in Washington, D.C. It’s a Girl! Girls Kairos

Mr. and Mrs. Wunderlich would like to proudly announce the birth of their first daughter, Josephine Wunderlich, born Fri- day, January 22, 2016 at 9:51am. She was 8lb 4oz and 19.5in. Congratulations and welcome to the St. Edward family!

McKenzie Brown Congratulations to the girls who had an amazing time on the Kairos 61 retreat! Boys Kairos Snow Baby

Evelyn Jane Snow was born at 9:40pm on February 19th, 2016. She was 7lbs and 20 inches long. We would like to congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Snow and Bishop Lane welcome the newest Congratulations to the boys who had an member of the St. Edward family! amazing time on the Kairos 62 retreat!