PSHS Students Now Move to Beat of Different Bell by Ellie Mcdanel and Claire Morris Seminarian Staff Writers with an Earlier Start to the School Year Paths

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Vol. LXII, No. 1 Poland Seminary High School Friday, Oct. 23, 2015 What’s new for you this year... PSHS students now move to beat of different bell By Ellie McDanel and Claire Morris Seminarian Staff Writers With an earlier start to the school year paths. office hours were important for Sny- Due to the positive response of the came an earlier start to the school day. Snyder is very happy with the new der because nothing like it was ever staff, students and community mem- It is not just an earlier start, though; it schedule, and even claims that he set in stone. He wanted the students bers, Snyder foresees this schedule is a whole new schedule. loves the early start. Contrary to what to have a period of time every day continuing next year. Periods are shorter, the day starts some may think, he has not had any when they are sure that their teach- As for the parking lot issue, it has and ends earlier, and there is no early major complaints about the new start ers will be available if they need help improved greatly in the past weeks. release. Those are just of the few ad- time. with anything. Parents of students that need picked justments that the students and staff Another major aspect of the new The teachers this year have to ar- up are getting into the routine of of PSHS are getting used to this year. schedule is the shorter periods. When rive at the school at 7:40 a.m. and coming closer to 2:45 p.m. to pick up The principal of Poland Seminary asked why the decision was made to stay until 3:10 p.m. This gives 30 their children, helping the issue a lot. High School, Kevin Snyder, was moti- shorten the periods, Snyder said that extra minutes for assistance. If you “Change doesn’t always equal vated to create this new schedule due he wanted to allow the time for after do not like getting here at 7:45 a.m., progress, but progress always en- to the redistricting of the schools, and school “office hours” and shortening do not get any detentions because compasses change. Small change, consequently the new transportation the periods would do just that. These then you will have to get here at 7:15! big impact,” concluded Snyder. Six full-time teachers join staff By Cailey Barnhart and Tessa Snider Seminarian Staff Writers

Madison Gessler A life-long Poland resident, Madison Chris Martin Gessler graduated from PSHS in Chris Martin has been teaching 2010. She was graduated in May from for a total of four years. He previ- Youngstown State University, having ously taught science and 7th grade Nichole Blaze completed her student teaching as- history at Poland Middle School, Nichole Blaze has been a teacher for five signment at Campbell Memorial High and is currently teaching modern years. Prior to teaching at PSHS, she taught School. In addition to being a member world history here at Poland Semi- at Youngstown Christian High School. She of the girls’ soccer coaching staff, nary High School. teaches American history and psychology, Gessler teaches College English 9, and her favorite part about teaching “build- College English 11 and Composition ing relationships with the students.” She got and Research. her teaching degree at Rutgers University.

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Biographies continued Christy Mitch Susan Holub on Page 4. BULLDOGS BULLDOGS BULLDOGS BULLDOGS BULLDOGS BULLDOGSvoices BULLDOGS Page Two Staff editorials: Sem urges passage of bond issue Nov. 3

Voters in the Poland Local School The Poland Middle School, built as well as failing heating, cooling, ings and efficient heating, cooling, District will determine the future of in 1897, has a deteriorating founda- and electrical systems. and lighting. Plans call for separate the Poland Schools in the voting tion, as well as a failing heating and learning spaces for grades K-5 and The school district’s insurance car- booth on Tuesday, Nov. 3. On the cooling system which will cost $2.8 6-8 as well as fenced-in playgrounds rier has raised the district’s deduct- ballot Nov. 3 is a 4.5-mill bond issue, million to repair. The school also has for student safety. ible from $1,000 to $10,000 due to the NEW SCHOOL proposal put forth failing plumbing, sewer, and electri- the declining condition of the build- The building would also offer 21st- by the Poland Board of Education. cal systems. ings. century security, fire, phone, camera, We urge passage of this bond issue and building entry systems. to ensure the safety, quality and ef- Middle school students and staff will have to move to McKinley in Passage of the bond issue would re- ficiency of our schools for years to sult in a brand new, 138,000-square- The Seminarian agrees that the come, the middle of the school year if the heating system stops working in the foot K-8 building built close to Poland NEW SCHOOL proposal is the only Seminary High School. More than permanent fix for the school district’s Our schools throughout the district middle of the winter. $7 million would be provided by the deteriorating buildings and urges are showing their age despite being State of Ohio for the new facility, passage of the 4.5-mill bond issue on well maintained. Dobbins, North, and Union el- ementary schools have failing roofs which would offer an optimal learning the November ballot. environment including new furnish- Yes! for Poland Schools It’s all about time Letter to the seniors The tides of change rise slowly, es- tage of that homework-help time to This is it, guys. We’re almost done. We have around eight months left of pecially in the field of education. So teach for the entire 50-plus minutes. high school. Eight more months of sports practices after school, of staying when change does occur, it is like a This, in turn, resulted in very little up all night cramming for the test you forgot about, of also cramming in the fall breeze wafting through a musty time for individual student help. Sparknotes of that book you also forgot about, and of being known as the closet. So it is with the new bell sum of your choices over the last four years. schedule here at PSHS. For the first One of the advantages of the new time in at least forty years, there is bell schedule is the time set aside We tend to dismiss the overstated saying that senior year flies by, but it change. for teachers to be available to the really, really does. Whether you love it here or not, it’s rapidly drawing to students who need extra help. There a close, and you probably can’t wait for what’s ahead. But what’s ahead The previous bell schedule, boast- is now also time for teachers to talk shouldn’t get in the way of what’s right now. ing 53-minute classes, was based on not only with students, but also with the outdated and erroneous assump- each other. We at the Seminarian While college is on the horizon, we still have this last year of high school, tion that teachers would teach for 40 applaud the decision by the Poland an entire year to make the absolute best of. If you’re not sure how to go to 45 minutes, assign homework, then Board of Education to approve the about doing that, consider this a little senior year bucket list: have the remaining time to help stu- new bell schedule as submitted by dents with their homework. PSHS Principal Kevin Snyder. Stay involved! Don’t quit your clubs and extracurriculars your senior year. It’s great to have something to do and something to be involved in, and Then teachers began to take advan- It’s about time. you’re definitely going to miss all of them once you graduate! Go to everything! Football Games! Basketball Games! Soccer, Baseball! Dances! It’s the little things that accumulate to make these four years memorable. The Seminarian Editorial Policy 2015-2016 Be sure to thank your teachers and all of the other adults who have The Seminarian’s primary obligation is to inform its readers about events helped you throughout high school! Your parents, teachers, coaches and and issues of the school and community as well as those of national or mentors have been with you this whole way! Make sure they know you defi- international importance which directly or indirectly affect the school popu- nitely appreciate all that they’ve done for you. lation. The Seminarian will provide a public service, a channel for student Have fun with your best friends! You still have eight months’ worth of and community comments and a source of entertainment. inside jokes and memories to make before you have to focus on saying goodbye. Opinions expressed on the editorial (Voices) pages do not necessarily reflect the viewpoints or official policies of the school administration. Signed editori- Visit the colleges you’re considering attending! Don’t base where you’re als, columns, editorial cartoons and reviews reflect the views of the author going to spend the next four plus years of your life on other people’s opinions and not necessarily those of The Seminarian editorial board. All unsigned and experiences! editorials represent a majority opinion of the editorial board. All in all, just realize that your days here are limited, but the memories you make here are not.

Cailey Barnhart the Sem staff writers: This newspaper is a publication of the Poland Seminary High School Seminarian staff. Opinions expressed in the editor-in-chief: Connor O’Kane Matt Duran Jaden Rogers Seminarian are those of the staff, and are not necessarily shared by the advisor or the administration. Letters should managing editor: Cailey Barnhart features editor: Claire Morris George Rumberg be addressed to the Seminarian, c/o PSHS, 3199 Dobbins entertainment editor: Road, Poland, Ohio 44514. The Seminarian is printed by business manager: Ellie McDanel Steve Massarelli J&S Printing, Inc. of Birmingham, Alabama. All layout advisor: Sue Van Meter and design is done using InDesign CS4 and Adobe Pho- copy editor: Heather Peloza toshop CS4.

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BULLDOGSvoices BULLDOGS BULLDOGS BULLDOGS BULLDOGS BULLDOGS BULLDOGS Page Three (Wo)Man on the Street How do you feel about the new bell schedule? By Heather Peloza and Claire Morris Seminarian Staff Writers

Gina Cooper (left): I like it. Boom. Sydney Frost (center): I like the rest of the bell schedule, but I don’t like the morning because I’m always late. Jordan Downie (right): It’s nice to get out earlier, but early release would be even better.

Lea Fabrizzi: It’s all right. It starts a little early, though. Officer Kent: I think it’s really good!

Heather Ramsey: I like it, but I must use my time more wisely.

Ryan O’Kane: I wouldn’t really know since I’m a freshman.

Victor DiTommaso: I think it should be lon- ger than 40-minute class periods. I have mixed feelings. I like it the way it was last year.

Jeremy Castro: *shrugs* BULLDOGS BULLDOGS BULLDOGS BULLDOGS BULLDOGSnews BULLDOGS features BULL- Page Four Nov. 3 election: What’s in your future? By Matt Duran and Jaden Rogers Seminarian Staff Writers For many students at PSHS, No- by a bipartisan vote, members would a specific tax rate will be determined, create commercial economic benefits vember 3 may not be a significant pass a plan by a simple majority vote or special right or license will be as- for some (the 10 MCGE centers), date. However, it may affect many of of any four members. However, this signed to such monopolies. The sec- while excluding others. The Ohio you more than you’d like to believe. plan would only last four years. The ond question will be the ballot initia- General Assembly added the Ohio This date next month, those over 18 amendment, if passed, will go into ef- tive. If both questions are approved, Initiated Monopolies Amendment, or will be voting on three issues which fect in 2021 when the next redistrict- then the amendment would take ef- Issue 2, as previously mentioned, to will likely affect Ohio for years to ing will occur. fect. If only one question is approved, the November 3rd ballot, alongside come. The issues being voted on deal The Ohio Initiated Monopo- then the amendment would be de- Issue 3, to stop it. Issue 2 prohibits with creating a bipartisan redistricting lies Amendment, or Issue 2, is to feated. monopolies, oligopolies and cartels. commission to draw state legislative appear as a legislatively referred The Ohio Marijuana Legal- Issue 3’s official wording describes it districts, prohibiting initiatives that will constitutional amendment. This will ization Act, or Issue 3, is easily the as a monopoly, so Issue 2 would in- create market monopolies, and the require voter approval, like Issue 1, most controversial issue on the ballot validate Issue 3. If both Issue 2 and legalization of recreational marijua- on two questions pertaining to citi- this year. This act is an Ohio initiated Issue 3 pass, Ohio Secretary of State na. Now, some of these issues may zen initiatives establishing economic constitutional amendment, appearing Jon Husted said Issue 2 would take seem more self explanatory than oth- monopolies. The Ohio Initiative Mo- on the ballet by its 385,000-signature effect first, invalidating Issue 3. Issue ers, but allow us to elaborate. nopolies Amendment is simply a re- petition. The act would allow recre- 3 supporters will likely challenge this The Ohio Bipartisan Redistricting sponse to the Marijuana Legalization ational marijuana use by anyone at in court, because the Ohio Constitu- Commission Act, more commonly Initiative, which creates 10 facilities least 21 years old, permit any patient tion states that when two competing known as Issue 1, is a proposed with exclusive rights to commercial- with a prescription to use medicinal amendments are on the ballot, the amendment that establishes, upon ly grow the drug. The Initiated Mo- marijuana, allow marijuana to be sold issue with the largest majority vote voter approval, a bipartisan redistrict- nopolies Amendment will require the at about 1,100 licensed locations becomes law. ing committee. Translating to English, Ohio Ballot Board to decide whether across Ohio and create 10 special Now, hopefully some of the fog has the voters are deciding on whether or an initiative will create an economic centers for commercial marijuana lifted in regards to 2015’s ballot. But not they would like a board, consist- monopoly or special privilege for any growth, cultivation and extraction, what does any of this really mean? ing of seven members, to establish nonpublic individuals, corporations or MCGE facilities. To manage the Basically, Issues 2 & 3 are tied hand standards for new state legislative and organizations. If the Ohio Bal- state’s marijuana industry, the gov- and foot. If recreational marijuana districts. The members of this board lot Board determines any initiative ernor would appoint a seven-person does not pass, then Issue 2 will be- will consist of: the Governor, Secre- would create an economic monopoly commission. The legislature and local come insignificant, consequently. tary of State, one person appointed or special privilege, then the board governments will have limited ability However, if Issue 3 does pass, its ef- by the House of Representatives, shall provide two separate ballot to regulate marijuana use, manufac- fects can be made irrelevant by Issue one person appointed by the largest questions. The first question would turing, sale and distribution. The act 2, but this is not entirely certain. If it political party in the House of which ask, “Shall the petitioner, in violation will decide, vaguely, where marijuana does not pass, marijuana distribution the speaker is not a member, one of division (B)(1) of Section 1e of Ar- establishments will be located, pro- and sale may become heavily mo- person appointed by the President ticle II of the Ohio Constitution, be hibit most state or local laws from af- nopolized. Issue 1 will likely not affect of the Ohio Senate and one person authorized to initiate a constitutional fecting those establishments, create us until 2021, as redistricting is not up appointed by the legislative leader of amendment that grants or creates a a marijuana “incubator” to develop until then. the largest political party in the Sen- monopoly, oligopoly, or cartel, speci- the industry, legalize marijuana-in- We hope our information helps ate of which the president is not a fies or determines a tax rate, or con- fused products and implement spe- with your voting decisions, but for the member. To approve a redistricting fers a commercial interest, commercial tax rates for MCGE facilities, non-voting population, let this article plan for 10 years, a bipartisan vote of cial right, or commercial license that retail marijuana stores and marijua- inspire you to stay informed on the four members, two from each major is not available to other similarly situ- na product manufacturing facilities. issues that’ll affect your future. Stay political party, would be required. If ated persons?” To simplify, if the vot- State lawmakers are concerned Is- knowledgeable, my friends. the commission fails to pass a plan ers decide to allow such monopolies, sue 3 may amend the constitution to

Teacher Biographies (Continued from Page One) Fall play debuts Nov. 19 Christy Mitch is a Spanish I and By Ellie McDanel II teacher. She has been teaching for three years, previously teach- Seminarian Business Manager ing at Jackson Milton High School. What would you like for Christmas? Players intend to make the charac- Drunk Santa--Noah Landry She previously attended PSHS, Well, if you answered the Poland ters to be the best they have ever Sharon’s parent--Ellie McDanel Duquesne for her bachelor’s Players putting on the play Miracle been. Johnny’s parent--Sydney Frost degree, and Kent for her master’s on 34th Street, you will be excited on Dutch Girl--Toni Wardle degree. Her favorite thing about Christmas morning, or opening night, Opening night for the play is Nov.19, Foster Mother--Meredith Lea teaching at Poland is that “the kids rather. with additional performances Nov. 20 Megan--Julia Snyder are great!” and Nov. 21. The curtain will go up at Sawyer--Jessica Weetman Miracle on 34th Street is the story 7 p.m. for all performances. Mr. Macy--David Robich Mrs. Holub about how a Santa at Macy’s Thanks- Mr. Bloomingdale--Mark Pompeo The cast includes: Mrs. Holub is no stranger to the giving Day Parade claims to be the Elves: Claire Morris, Aubrey Boden- Kris Kringle--Justin Tremonti Poland school district; she taught all real Santa Claus himself. dorfer, Bryanna Fabian, Bella Bury, Doris Walker--Abbey Lea art levels, ranging from Intro to Art Kasey Valentini, Brooke Dinopoulos Susan Walker--Rachel Mowad to Art IV, at the high school for nine This story follows him throughout Newscaster--Marina Mediati Fred Gayley--Brendan Gage years before switching to middle his adventure while he gets tested Halloran--Grant McConnell Shellhammer--Kate Landry school for five years. She is now about his sanity and his authenticity. 1st Pedestrian--Gavriella Constan- Dr. Pierce--Seth Hammond back at the high school and ready Director Candy Fonagy and the Po- tine Judge Harper--Frank Castro to teach the older students. land Players are extremely excited to 2nd Pedestrian--Vic DiTommaso Bailiff Finley--Bryce Edison be putting on this play, and excited for 3rd Pedestrian--Elise Cowles Atty. Mara--Krista Nolfi you to see the play. Fonagy intends Duncan--Connor O’Kane Mr. Williams to make the play look the best a play Bag Lady--Sarah Swogger Mr. Williams has been teaching an Al--Julien Diaz has ever looked, just as the Poland Rich Person--Heather Peloza array of courses for eighteen years. Lou--Richard Bailey Previously teaching at the middle school, his classes have included math, science, language arts, Blue Patrons computer classes and technology Beau and Dianna Gray Patrons classes! He is currently teaching THANK YOU Weaver both digital media and multimedia Moose and Sally production at the high school level. TO He attended Poland Seminary High Steven and Carmel Almasy School and went on to Youngstown Massarelli State University, Ashland University OUR Tom and Donna for his master’s degree and Kent Morris State University for his teaching PATRONS White Patrons degree. His favorite part about teaching is getting to know all of Laura Rumberg Brandy McDanel the students. BULLDOGSfeatures BULLDOGS BULLDOGS BULLDOGS BULLDOGS BULLDOGS BULLDOGS Page Five Happy Halloween! Area offers lots of creepy haunts By Cailey Barnhart Seminarian Managing Editor

It’s nearly Halloween and most every- Struthers, Yellow Creek Park: to the plantation, and now his shadowy pathways near the playground. one is in the spirit! It’s the biggest time The spirit of a black man killed be- form is seen walking through the park, It seems that there are no cemeter- of year for haunted houses, ghosts, fore the Civil War haunts this park in head down, or sometimes coming up ies in tiny Struthers, which means and all things eerie. Whether you Struthers, Ohio. A runaway slave, he through the waters of Yellow Creek that the nameless slave--who was believe or not, below is a list of local was lynched from a tree by bounty itself. Jim Williams from Struthers took cut down and buried on the spot by haunts close enough to check out for hunters from the South as an ex- a photograph which seems to show a sympathetic townsfolk--occupies the yourself, but do so at your own risk ample rather than being taken back face emerging from the creek, and says only grave in town. (and with permission, of course) ! he’s seen the silent slave walking the Boardman, First Covenant New Springfield, Lipply Road: Church: The cemetery that sits in a group of Boardman’s First Covenant Church trees in the middle of a hayfield along is haunted by voices, cold spots, this road is said to contain the graves and, most interestingly, the sound of three witches. Legend says their of chainsaws. Sometimes a blurry stones are the ones written in German. figure is seen sitting in a corner. Ghostly figures have been seen in the trees and passing vehicles have been Boardman, Hopkins Road known to have problems. House: Residents of the home have reported Austintown Log House: hearing music and laughter coming There have been reported sightings from the first floor as they lay in bed, of the apparition of a headless soldier as well as footsteps. The home was in the historic log cabin. He is seen in a stop on the Underground Railroad. various rooms of the house, as well as In the 1950s, Youngstown police by motorists driving past the house in shot and killed a man on the edge an upstairs window. of the pond. ‘Tis the season for scary attractions By Cailey Barnhart Seminarian Managing Editor Canfield Scaregrounds, 7265 Co- under age 12. Hayride only, $8, children October. Cost: $7. 330-743-2162. Giant Eagles. 412-461-0500 or www. lumbiana Canfield Road, Canfield. $6. www.fearforest.com. phantomfrightnights.com. Hayride, haunted house and the Maze Haunted Lake Trail, Lake Milton State of Mist; food and drinks on interactive Ghost Lake, Conneaut Lake Park, Park, Grandview Road, Lake Milton. Springfield Haunted Hayride, 11511 midway. 7 to 10 p.m. Thursdays and Pa. Eight levels of fear: The Amityville Hours: 7 to 10:30 p.m. Oct. 15, 16, 22, Springfield Road, North Lima. Bands Sundays, 7 to midnight Fridays and Horror, Dr. Rot’s Funeral Home, Terror 23, 29 and 30. 330-654-4989. and bonfires 8 p.m. Saturdays, cost Saturdays, through Oct. 31. www. Down Under, The Black Vortex, Ghoster $5. Hayrides: adults, $10; 11 and canfieldscaregrounds.net. Coaster, The Fox, The House of Evil and Hayrides to the Pumpkin Patch, Ca- under, $5. Dusk to 10 p.m. Friday the Haunted Hotel. 7 p.m. to midnight talpa Grove Farms, 41473 state Route and Saturday; dusk to 9 p.m. Sunday, Family friendly Haunted Hayrides, Fridays and Saturdays; 7 to 11 p.m. 14, Columbiana. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. through Oct. 31. www.springfield- Boardman Park, 375 Boardman- Sundays, through Oct. 31. 9, 16, 23 and 30. 330-482-4064. hauntedhayride.com or 330-921-1383. Canfield Road, Boardman. Hours: Columbiana Maze Craze, 45107 , 66 N. Main St., Sha- The Original Haunted Hayride spon- dusk to 10 p.m. Oct. 15, 16, 22, 23, Ghoul Mansion State Route 14, Columbiana. Has a ron, Pa. Hours: 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday sored by Hartford Optimist Club, 29 and 30. Cost: $5 for adults, $3 for Safari theme. Three corn mazes with and Sunday; 7 to midnight Fri. and Sat., Storeyland Christmas Tree Farm, 5148 children 12 and under. Family rates: more than five miles of trails. Find through Oct. 31. www.ghoulmansion. state Route 7, Burghill. Haunted hay- $12 Boardman resident families; $15 all 12 checkpoints and become a non-residents. Family based on two com. rides 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Oct. 9, 16, 22, 23, 29 and 30. Non-haunted hayrides maze craze master. Play FSI (Farm adults and up to four children. Pro- Scene Investigation). Other activities HalloWeekends, Cedar Point, San- from 5:30 to 7 p.m. All proceeds benefit ceeds benefit 4-H Club of Mahoning include corn box, straw maze, corn County, 4-H Alumni, PANDA and Key dusky. Four haunted houses and Hal- Hartford Youth Groups and organiza- loween shows, with many rides open. tions. 330-772-8733 or www.storeyland. hold, swingset, food concessions and Club of Boardman High School. 330- animal cut-outs for pictures. Hayrides 726-8107. Hours: 6-midnight Fridays; noon to com. midnight Saturdays; noon to 9 p.m. and barrel train rides for an additional charge on Sat. and Sun. only in Oct. Fear Forest, Route 45, behind Dairy Sundays with special hours Oct. 10, 10 Phantom Fright Nights, Kennywood Cost: 12 and older, $8; 5-11, $6; 4 Queen, Lordstown. A one-mile ride a.m. to 10 p.m. through Oct. 31. 419- Park, West Mifflin, Pa. Ten haunted and under free. Military personnel free through the forest and the “Insaneatar- 627-2350 or www.halloweekends.com. houses and midways, thrill rides, roller with ID. Special group rates available. ium” haunted house. Open weekends coasters and ghoulish food. Friday and Open through Nov. 7. Hours: 5 to 8 through Oct. 31. 7 p.m. to midnight Fri- Haunted Hayride, Lazy Dazy Farm, Saturday, 7 p.m. to 1 a.m., through Oct. p.m. Tue.; 5 to 10 p.m. Fri.; 11 a.m. to day and Sat. and 7 to 10 p.m. Sunday. 2061 Atkinson Ave., Youngstown (East 30 and 7 to 11 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 10. Not 10 p.m. Sat.; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sun. Admission: $14. Not recommended for Side). 7 to 11 p.m. Thursday and Sun- recommended for children under 13. day; 7 to midnight Fri. and Sat., through Cost: $25.99 or $22.99 at participating 330-0482-9904, Horrorscopes By Heather Peloza *DISCLAIMER: These horoscopes Gemini - Take advantage of work op- away. Definitely start new projects and Capricorn - Personal independence were taken from an astrology website, portunities, employers will notice your expand your knowledge. becomes stronger this month. Focus not made by the writer of this article. willingness more easily. In the aspect Libra - Love pursues you and will find on your interests, and learn more about Take them with a grain of salt; you of love, concentrate more on quality you. Use your attractiveness to your yourself in the process. control your own destiny.* than quantity. advantage. Aquarius - You will receive mental clarity Aries - Focus on your social skills to Cancer - Take note of your own interest Scorpio - Health and energy are fantas- this month, however, be wary of your determine success and failure. This is but also the interest of others. You will tic this month, take advantage of them. physical health. This is a romantic op- a wonderful month for personal reju- learn a lot from children this month. Find love through spiritual experiences. portunity to find someone new. venation and transformation. Leo - Have fun towards the end of this Sagittarius - Give extra attention to your Pisces - Progress toward your goals will Taurus - This month represents a month, do what you love most. Make family and well-being this month. You be achieved more quickly. However, do psychological shift for you. Clear out sure you get enough sleep. will receive some well-deserved good not risk taking on stressful responsibili- unnecessary burdens to make room Virgo - This month will be good for you, karma. ties. for new benefits. but be mindful and don’t get too carried entertainment Page Six This, not that: A review By George Rumberg Seminarian Staff Writer

Mixtapes Albums Mumford & Sons Young Thug Drake/Future Kurt Vile Wilder Mind Slime Season What A Time To Be Alive b’lieve i’m goin down… 1.5 7.2 6.2 8.5 Not That This Not That This Mumford & Sons have received far Slime Season is not visionary, not What A Time To Be Alive really should Kurt Vile’s first two albums feel very too much credit for their first two - al a classic, not even cohesive for that not exist but it does and it’s surprisingly middle rock. Very few people besides bums, both of which are fairly aver- matter. Some of the mixtape’s 18 good given the circumstances. Future Vile focus on this type of sound and age folk albums, the second of which, songs feel like random studio scraps. and Drake do not really make sense on his new album, b’lieve i’m goin Babel, being an improvement. In their Where Season lacks in its produc- together and it shows in all songs that down…”, Vile introduces more banjo latest release, Wilder Mind, the band tion, Thugger more than makes up they’ve collaborated on prior to this and piano to his music and tones down ditches the banjo for electric guitars for it with complex lines as well as mixtape. Drake seems out of place the distortion creating a folkier sound and it’s pretty bad. The most redeem- layering his screeching voice creat- next to Future who commands most without losing his signature lead gui- ing quality of the English quartet was ing distinctive sound and some of of the tape with better lines and more tar driven sound. Vile’s songwriting the banjo. Now there is no banjo, just his best rapping in recent releases. airtime. The two just do not have the improves drastically with this album, Marcus Mumford’s poorly written love While the tape has a few duds, it chemistry for a full length project. Two digging deeper into his offbeat intro- song lyrics and boring repetitive guitar also has more than few great Young of the tape’s best songs are the last two spective personality producing a much sections. The first song,”Thompkins Thug songs. “Best Friend” features a solo efforts, “Jersey” by Future and “30 darker set of songs than he has pre- Square Park,” uses the line “Oh,Babe” stripped down Thug at his best, car- for 30 Freestyle” by Drake. The only viously released. One of the album’s in the chorus multiple times, riveting rying the entire song. The last quarter collabs on What A Time To Be Alive highlights is its lead single “Pretty stuff. Hopefully Mumford & Sons pick of Slime Season is its most redeem- that truly click are “Diamonds Danc- Pimpin”. The song is funny, dark, and back up their bluegrass instruments ing, especially for hard core Young ing” which feels like the most complete features the best of what Vile has to of- and ditch the lyrics, or at the very least Thug fans, featuring “U dig what I’m song presented and “Jumpman” which fer on the guitar. have someone else write them on their Saying,” arguably the tape’s best re- absolutely bangs. next effort. cord. New films will excite ‘Ghostbusters’ remake set By Steve Massarelli By Heather Peloza Seminarian Entertainment Editor Seminarian Copy Editor The newest installment to the Bond the perfect movie. An upcoming remake for the hit film declaring ghosts are real. When films is Spectre which premiers Nov. series Ghostbusters has recently the book is not taken seriously, the The three lifelong best friends join 6. This will be the twenty-fourth Bond been announced for release in pair disbands, only to be reunited each other for their annual Christ- movie produced by Eon Productions. summer 2016. The exact date is by ghosts running wild through mas reunion in New York City. unknown, but it is scheduled to hit Manhattan. The plot of the movie Figuring that this may be the last Spectre is the fourth film starring theaters around mid-July. seems to be similar to the plot of reunion that they ever will get to en- Daniel Craig as James Bond. Ru- The reboot centers around four the previous installments in the joy together, they decide to do the mors are also circulating that this will female Ghostbusters, played by series. only sensible thing: party. This wild be the final film for Craig as the infa- Kristen Wiig, Melissa McCarthy, It is rumored that Bill Murray and adventure will take you through the mous Mr. Bond. Kate McKinnon, and Leslie Jones. Dan Aykroyd, two of the original Big Apple as the boys try to enjoy Also starring in the movie is Chris Ghostbusters, may make cameos A big change for the cast is the one last night before their lives and Hemsworth, famous for playing Thor in the film. Sadly, the third original replacement for M which will be filled careers send them in different di- in the Avengers series. member, Harold Ramis, passed by Ralph Fiennes who is probably rections. Not much is known about the away in early 2014. best known for his role as Lord Vol- movie, other than a bit of the plot. It The Ghostbusters reboot looks damort in the Harry Potter series. supposedly centers around a pair of to be shaping up into a reminiscent Bond faces the infamous Spectre young authors who publish a book homage to the original movies. organization which is a worldwide criminal syndicate. This is the first time Bond faced off with Spectre since Diamonds Are Forever, which Best Wishes premiered in 1971, starring Sean Connery. As Bond dives deeper and to Mrs. Van Meter and the staff deeper into the syndicate, M tries to keep MI6 afloat as the British govern- of the ment closely examines the organization’s previous actions. To unravel the Poland Seminary High School webs of deception surrounding Spec- Seminarian Moose & Sally Almasy Tom and Donna Morris

A highly anticipated movie that is being released this year is the final installment of the Hunger Games series, Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2.

This movie promises to be action-packed as Katniss Everdeen and the rest of District 13 rise up and launch a full scale assault on tre, Bond must protect the innocent the Capital. With the government’s daughter of an old enemy and chase fierce opposition, the movie looks the trail of the syndicate across the to be a tooth and nail battle over world. the control of the city.With this viv- id display of computer generated If you are in the mood for a feel graphics and heart pounding ac- good comedy then The Night Before tion, there will not be a dull moment starring Seth Rogan, Anthony Mack- as the oppressed and oppressors ie, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt, will be fight for control. sports Page Seven Poland football stays perfect through seven By Beau Weaver Seminarian Sports Editor Running with the lead for most of the The Poland Bulldogs are off to a the aforementioned strong defensive line has been dominant this year game, Garver delivered once again 7-0 start. Out of those seven wins, line. The defensive line has stuffed to say the least. The running backs for the Bulldogs. It was a good oppor- five have come against conference the run, rarely allowing teams to get have been great and running behind tunity for Coach Brungard to try out opponents. into 3rd and manageable range. this line only adds to the potential of They have also generated a great this offense. different some personnel and plays Before the season, Coach Mark deal of pressure on 3rd downs, gen- due to the huge lead. The Bulldogs Brungard told the Youngstown Vindi- erating 3 sacks and many hurries. Star RB Dylan Garver has been used a few unique looks in the red cator, “The strength we have return- very efficient with his touches, gen- zone, dialing up running plays for QB ing on the offensive and defensive The secondary has taken advan- erating 678 rushing yards on just Nick Buccieri and even running the jet line, that’s definitely our strongest tage of the pressure up front, secur- 80 carries. He has rushed for 169.5 sweep. The defense was as good as units. If you can be strong there and ing 5 interceptions in the season. Al- yards per game. The Bulldogs do it has been all year, consistently stuff- control the run game on either side, though the strong defense has been not pass frequently, but have lim- ing the run and creating turnovers. you have a chance to play beyond key, the offense has been a jugger- ited turnovers so far this year. Week 10.” naut. Though the Bulldogs wore gray al- The Bulldogs look ahead at Lakeview ternate uniforms Friday night, it was and Hubbard. They will close the sea- Although some injuries have hit the The Bulldogs have averaged a the same story it has been all year. son with their rival, the Canfield Car- line, it still remains a force. Poland ridiculous 289.8 rushing yards per The Bulldogs crushed Edgewood in dinals. They will look to make a run hasn’t allowed their opponents to game and 8.1 YPC. They have a 42-7 blowout win. This one wasn’t at an undefeated season. As long as score more than 20 points all year. gone past the century mark in rush- really close as the Bulldogs jumped they remain efficient and stay solid on They have held teams to as low as ing yards and have hit double digit out to an 28-0 1st half lead and never defense, it would be an upset if they 6 points. That is largely thanks to touchdowns already. The offensive looked back. didn’t. NFL teams that surprised in 2015 By Beau Weaver Seminarian Sports Editor The NFL season is underway One of the best linebackers of the offseason and Kaepernick now looks time. This team could be even better and there have already been many decade, Patrick Willis, announced like he belongs on a football field. than the Mark Sanchez-led Jets that surprises. his retirement from the NFL. A key However, it may only be a matter of made a deep playoff run. Many running backs have piece of the 49er offensive line, Mike time before Kaepernick gets exposed surprisingly disappointed. Among Iupati, signed a deal with the Arizona again. This team doesn’t look great The Eagles have surprised with those who have disappointed at the Cardinals. Perrish Cox and Chris but it doesn’t look bad for a team that a woeful start to the season. The running back position are big names Culliver moved on from the team, struggled in 2014 and lost almost offensive juggernaut from a year like the league’s leading rusher in leaving the already thin secondary all of its key pieces this offseason. ago added several key pieces this the 2014 season, DeMarco Murray, even thinner. Stevie Johnson and offseason. Those pieces include and 2014’s shocking superstars, Michael Crabtree bolted, leaving the The Jets started their offseason with last year’s leading rusher, DeMarco CJ Anderson and Justin Forsett. Of team thin at wide receiver behind a bang. The team hired aggressive Murray, and first round wide receiver course, it is way too early to panic, lead dog Anquan Boldin. defensive coordinator Todd Bowles Nelson Agholor. The team exchanged but it’s not looking good for several The team did seemingly nothing as their head coach. The team quarterbacks with the Rams, acquired running backs so far. to improve the team in the offseason, made a huge splash in free agency, the injury-prone Sam Bradford. Many teams have shocked the adding Torrey Smith in free agency acquiring the best cornerback in the They also paid Byron Maxwell stud nation, in both good and bad ways. and Arik Armstead in the first round league, Darelle Revis. They acquired cornerback money. The team made Everything went wrong for the of the NFL draft. Smith owned one aging stud, Brandon Marshall, from a blockbuster trade for Kiko Alonso. San Francisco 49ers this offseason. of the worst drop rates in the NFL the Bears in a trade. The team drafted The team looked set to take a huge Star pass rusher Aldon Smith was in 2014 and Armstead was widely Leonard Williams in the 1st round of step forward this year. That has not popped for his third DUI since 2012 considered a raw player by many in the NFL draft. Williams was widely been the case so far. Quarterback and was promptly released following the draft community. That was the considered the best talent in the draft. Sam Bradford has looked completely the news. Budding rookie star Chris 49ers offseason, not a single bright The team drafted ideal deep threat, lost on the football field. Bradford Borland retired due to concerns spot. Devin Smith, in the 2nd round to join has been a Mark Sanchez clone about his health and the violent The 49ers thumped the Vikings in a an already solid receiving group. to this point, rarely throwing to the nature of the sport. Long-time 49er week 1 Monday night shocking win. In July, the offseason of dreams came outside and making brutal mistakes star lineman Justin Smith announced They consistently generated pass back down to earth. Star defensive under pressure. The team has been his retirement from football. Multiple rush with a unit that was consistently lineman Sheldon Richardson, was unable to get anything going on the reports came out about tension getting shelled by the media all suspended four games for violation ground. DeMarco Murray has been between coach and management. offseason. Carlos Hyde showed the of the league’s substance abuse a complete disaster, looking like Finally, the team agreed to part ways potential that justified the Frank Gore policy. A few weeks later, Richardson a player who maxed out last year with head coach Jim Harbaugh. The release. Most importantly, they asked was arrested on very mysterious behind the best offensive line in the team also lost booth coordinators and QB Colin Kaepernick to do less. traffic violations and resisting arrest. league. The Eagles offensive line most of the coaching staff. Offensive The team overwhelmed “Kaep” in Richardson was allegedly driving has been terrible this year. Byron cornerstone and long-time 49er 2014, asking him to step outside his as fast as 143 miles per hour and Maxwell has been routinely burnt Frank Gore ditched the dumpster comfort zone and he failed to deliver. attempting to elude law enforcement this season, looking overwhelmed as fire and headed to Indianapolis. The team simplified the playbook this officers. Starting quarterback Geno a number 1 corner. Star linebacker Smith was “suckerpunched” in Kiko Alonso seemed liked just about the locker room by teammate IK the only one who could cover the Enemkpali. Smith suffered a broken opposing team’s receivers and he Mark Trolio’s jaw in the altercation. The team has now has a partially torn ACL. The rolled to 2-0 under Ryan Fitzpatrick. Eagles went from a playoff contender Ram Tuff The aggressive defense has forced to last in their division. It is probably many turnovers under new head way too early to panic. The Eagles coach Todd Bowles. The team’s have not looked in sync at all. 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OHSAA Pre-Season Invitational, held The post-season honors capped a highly-successful 18-3 dual-match record at the state championship course, the during the regular season which saw Ricciardi at first singles and Schweers at boys have put in multiple strong perfor- second singles. mances at many meets against strong competition. The regular-season lineup had Sophiia Delatore at third singles.

The team recently finished the regular Lauren Pepperney and Laura Zurru teamed up at first doubles, while Kirsten season by winning the team’s first AAC Appel and Mary VanSuch comprised the second doubles team. Championship in many years, where Andrew Comstock, Charlie Dwyer, Pe- ter Koulianos, and Connor O’Kane were four of the eight individuals selected for Golf advances to District First Team All Conference Honors. Poland Seminary High School’s Maggie Sebest was first in the AAC girls’ golf team compiled an 8-8 Championship race, while the girls’ record during the regular season, team finished third. then placed fourth in the Sectional tournament to advance to District Now, the teams are looking toward play. the post season, starting with Districts, which will be held at the Trumbull Coun- Led by senior captain Nia Spen- Andrew Comstock ty Fairgrounds Oct. 24. cer, the team also included juniors Gina Ungaro and Baileigh Black, sophomore Julianna Blangero, and freshmen Jenna Jacobson and Soccer Dogs enter Marlie McConnell.

post-season play The boys’ golf team is made up Poland Seminary High School’s boys’ soccer team capped a 9-1-5 regular- of seniors Isaac Miller, Brian Velas- season record with a 4-2 win over Canfield. quez, Brendan Glosser, Justin Wa- Seeded second for the post-season Sectional tournament, the Soccer terbeck and Dylan Kurcon, juniors Dogs will face either Hubbard or Ursuline in their tourney debut. The game Zach Jacobson and Michael Masto- is set for Oct. 24 at 3:30 at home. ris and freshmen Jacob Snyder and Nine seniors provided the nucleus of this year’s team including Jake Boc- Alex Rapp. cieri, Joe Shields, Bryan Montgomery, Matt Holsinger, David Watson, Izzac The team finished seventh in Lange, Steve Massarelli, Shane McCreary and Pat Modelski. sectionals and Zach Jacobson ad- vanced as in individual. Their home The 2015-2016 girls soccer season is underway, led by their captains course is Knoll Run. Claire Testa, Lea Fabrizzi, Sophia Harakel and Jessica Miller, The team had a rough start right out of the gate, but as the season pro- gressed, the team has improved and has been doing a lot better. Nia Spencer The most memorable game for the team was when they surpassed their expectations and tied the championship game even though they were expected to lose. The girl’s biggest win this season was against Edgewood. They won 10-1 and played great together during the game! Eight seniors are playing their Bulldogs final season with the Soccer Dogs. in Volleyball posts winning season The Volleyball team, with captains Krista Nolfi, Bryanna Fabian, Cordray Action Sundstrom, and Connie VanScoter, is wrapping up its season with an im- pressive record of 12-8. Tournament week begins October 19th, with sec- At bottom left, fresh- tionals. The Volleyball team also participated in a Breast Cancer awareness game on October 1st, raising money to donate to the cause. Junior Shelby man quarterback Cole Berend said, “We’ve had so much fun this season, we feel like a family. We Kosco gets O line pro- will miss the seniors so much.” tection from Drew Da- vies and Even Montgom- ery as he drops back to pass in action against the Youngstown East Panthers. At right, Pad O’Shaughnessy brings down a Panther ball carrier. The Bulldogs won the Saturday af- ternoon contest 16-7 to remain unbeaten through seven games this season.

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