Saint Xavier High School • Louisville, Kentucky Avier NEWS Vol. LXXXV • No. 3 • December 13, 2013 Huelsman Receives Cross Country Wins 2013 Ryken Award 20th State Title By Cole Bollinger he Tiger Cross Country team score of 20 points. Striegel finished Twon its 20th State Championship 2nd, with Minogue (3rd), Metzger on Nov. 9 and its third in a row. The (4th), Hayden (5th), Kinny (6th), Max Tigers won in an impressive fashion Mudd (7th) and William Mulloy (8th) with senior Chris Striegel leading the right behind him. way. Senior Ben Metzger finished After dominating State, the team 9th, senior Stephen Kinny finished traveled to Cary, N.C. to participate 14th, sophomore Spencer Hayden fin- in the Nike Southeast Regionals. The ished 15th and senior Jack Minogue Tigers finished 7th with Striegel fin- finished 16th. The Tigers won with ishing 40th, Hayden finishing 44th, a score of 53 points, beating second- Mulloy finishing 61st, Mudd finishing place Trinity by 80 points. 71st and Minogue finishing 73rd. The Striegel, who was runner-up for Tiger JV team placed 1st with Ben the individual title, said that partici- Glover winning the race. Matthew From left, St. X Principal Mr. Frank Espinosa, 2013 Ryken Award recipient Mr. Alan pating in the state meet was “bitter- Thomas (6th), Jeremy Burch (7th), Huelsman and St. X President Dr. Perry Sangalli sweet” for him. “Winning a third state Daniel Santos (11th) and Ben Kleine- n the Feast Day of St. Francis and empathetic people on staff’ and title in a row and getting runner-up Kracht (17th) rounded out the top five OXavier, each of the 13 Xaverian one who ‘clearly and simply lives individually was really amazing,” on the team. Brothers Sponsored Schools presents out the Gospel teachings,’” San- he explained, “but I’m going to miss Tiger Cross Country had a great the Ryken Award to a faculty or staff galli continued. “Our recipient is a racing and training with the team and season, and with experience coming member who demonstrates extraor- Catholic educator to the core, touch- having the X on my chest. I’m so hap- back, the Tigers should be in great po- dinary commitment to the ideals of ing thousands of lives here at St. X, py all of our hard work paid off.” sition to win a state title again in 2014. Xaverian education by living out the in his former work as principal at St. Before the Tigers went to State, Next year’s team will be going against charism of the Brothers as adopted by Gabriel School, as teacher at Holy they destroyed their regional competi- history, as no 3A cross-country team the sponsored schools. The recipient Spirit School and as parishioner at the tion. The Tigers had seven in the top has ever won four straight state cham- integrates the core values of a Xaveri- Church of the Ascension. Here, he is eight and won the meet with a total pionships. an school through involvement in and willing to take on many extra tasks, out of the school, by participation in often teaches in both the Social Stud- programs that define the school’s spir- ies and Theology departments, coor- it and Catholic identity, and by creat- dinates reimbursement for teachers’ ing connections that support students’ professional development, and shows personal and spiritual development. up for countless student events, ath- This year’s recipient of the St. X letic contests and service activities. Ryken Award was Mr. Alan Huels- Students here know he is interested in man. In making the presentation at them.” the all-school Mass on Dec. 3, St. X Sangalli further cited Huels- President Dr. Perry Sangalli noted that man for being “a true example of Huelsman is active in Campus Minis- love, compassion and faith, and for try retreat and service programs and a lifelong commitment to the ideals an excellent teacher with long tenure that called Theodore James Ryken in various positions at St. X and with- to found a band of brothers who be- in the Archdiocese of Louisville. came pioneers for the development of “We recognize one cited by col- Catholic secondary education in this leagues as ‘one of the most patient Archdiocese.” St. X 150th Anniversary Celebration Begins with Mass on Feast of St. Francis Xavier t. X began its year-long celebra- at the St. X basketball game, 6:00 P.M., Stion of its 150th Anniversary Br. John Wills Arena. on Dec. 3, with an all-school Mass • April 24, 2014, Statue Dedica- honoring the feast day of St. Francis tion of Theodore James Ryken, 4:00 Xavier, followed by a brunch for fac- P.M, Media Center. ulty, staff, members of the Board of • August 22, 2014, Alumni Night Directors, alumni, and invited guests at the St. X football game, 6:00 P.M, from the Archdiocese of Louisville. Brother Thomas More Stadium. “We are called to carry on a tradi- • October 11, 2014, Anniversary tion that has been instilled within the Mass at the Cathedral of the Assump- Xaverian institutions by teachers, fac- tion and celebration dinner at the Galt ulty, students, priests, brothers, min- House for alumni. isters, volunteers, and our Lord Jesus • November 13, 2014, Inaugural Christ,” said senior Andrew Willett in event of the Grisanti Lecture Series, the Call to Worship. 7:00 P.M., Brown-Forman Cultural The celebration will continue Arts Center. Speaker to be announced. throughout 2014, and will include the The celebration will conclude Senior Andrew Willett delivers the Call following events: with an all-school Mass on Dec. 3, Senior Duffy Baker leads the celebrants to Worship • January 24, 2014, Alumni Night 2014. to the altar at the beginning of Mass 2 NEWS December 13, 2013 Bonacci Selected to All Fall Sports Signings State Men’s Choir ongratulations to senior Andrew Bonacci, who has Cbeen chosen for the Kentucky All State Men’s Choir sponsored by KMEA (Kentucky Music Educators’ Asso- ciation). Andrew will join select singers from the Com- monwealth of Kentucky for a large choral concert in Feb- ruary 2014, where he will perform as a Tenor II in the men’s choir.

National Honor Society Induction From left, Connor Underwood, Brendon Doyle, Austin Clemons hree St. X athletes recently participated in a signing ceremony. Brendon Doyle T(2013 state runner-up in golf) committed to Indiana University. Austin Clemons (infielder/catcher) committed to University of Louisville. Connor Underwood (right- handed pitcher) committed to Kentucky Wesleyan College. Metcalfe Receives Award rs. Michele Metcalfe, co-chair of Saint Xavier’s Eng- Mlish department, is a recipient of the Catholic Educa- tion Foundation Teacher Award. Sponsored by the Ulmer family, the award recognizes teachers who are outstanding role models and who use innovative teaching practices. The award was presented in early November at a luncheon dur- n Oct. 8, Saint Xavier’s Brother Thomas More Page Chapter of the National Hon- ing which the CEF and the Archdiocese recognized teachers Oor Society held its annual induction ceremony, at which 86 students pledged to in Catholic schools for their years of service. uphold the high standards of the National Honor Society. The guest speaker for the evening was Tendai Charasika, a 1996 alumnus who is Executive Director for Greater Louisville Inc.’s Enterprise Corp. Xavier Scholars Recognized Ford Scores Perfect ACT

enior Brian Ford achieved the highest possible Scomposite score of 36 on the October 2013 administration of the ACT. Brian has a 4.00 GPA and is enrolled in rigorous courses. He partici- pates in the Tiger Chorus, Quick Recall, Gover- nor’s Cup and the Math Team. Additionally, Brian is an active member of his Boy Scout troop, hav- Thirty-five freshmen were recognized as Xavier Scholars at the school’s annual ing attained the rank of Life and serving as Junior Scholars Reception on Oct. 22. These students scored in the 95th percentile or higher Assistant Scoutmaster. on the High School Placement Exam. eBook and eResource Access he Library Media Center has been adding eBooks to its library database and has Accessing Gale eResources TeBooks from two different companies. Each requires a different procedure to ac- Go to the St. X Edline page (if you do not have an Edline page type http://stxavi- cess/check out books. In order to check out an eBook from Follet, you need a username erfac.follettdestiny.com in your browser). and password, which has been set up for each St. X student. Currently, the library soft- Click or tap on library resources (underneath left-hand photo in Edline). ware will not allow users to create their own names and passwords. Click or tap on Library Database (Destiny). This is the procedure for students. (The faculty has already been sent their user Click or tap on Saint Xavier High School. names and passwords.) Enter one of the available titles listed below in the “find” search-box area, or enter Student user name: your last name and then the first two letters of your first name, “Gale” in the search box. followed by your graduation year. (Example: John Smith, whose student number is Look for copies with the “blue-e” icon. 09123 and graduating in 2017, would be smithjo17) It is not case sensitive. Click on the title or “details.” Student password: the first three letters of your last name followed by the last Scroll down and click on Available for St Xavier High School - KY via Gale three digits of your student number (Example: Smi123). This time, it is case sensitive Virtual Reference Library - Click here to access. and the first initial is capitalized. Library ID login (if needed) is: LOUI96826. If you have trouble logging in, stop by the IMC and see Mrs. Massey or Mrs. Schuhmann. Available Gale eResource Titles with “blue e” icon: Epics for Students, 2 volumes Accessing Follet eBooks Literature and Its Times, 7 volumes Most of the library’s eBooks are from Follett. Use the following directions to Novels for Students, 16 volumes check out an eBook: Poetry for Students, 16 volumes Access the St. X Library Catalog via Edline: Short Stories for Students, 16 volumes Go to the Edline page (if you do not have an Edline page, type http://stxavierfac. Twenty First Century Novels, 3 volumes follettdestiny.com in your browser). Encyclopedia of Drugs, Alcohol, & Addictive Behavior, 4 volumes Click or tap on library resources (underneath left-hand photo in Edline). Encyclopedia of Sports Medicine, 4 volumes Click or tap on Library Database (Destiny). Human Diseases and Conditions, 4 volumes Click or tap on Saint Xavier High School. American Men & Women of Science, 8 volumes Click or tap on login in the upper right-hand corner. Supreme Court Drama: Cases That Changed America, 5 volumes Type in your user name and password (use the instructions above). History of World War I, 3 volumes Click or tap on Follet Shelf on the left-hand side. History of World War II, 3 volumes Tap on the eBook you would like to check out (books with a green tab and infinity Ancient Greece and Rome: An Encyclopedia for Students, 4 volumes mark are unlimited copies; all other books are single copies). The Guide to the US Supreme Court, 5 volumes Click or tap on open. Pirates Through the Ages Reference Library, 4 volumes Click or tap on blue checkout bar (current checkout is for 5 days). UXL Encyclopedia of World Mythology, 5 volumes To see Follett eBooks you have checked out, click or tap on the “book bag” icon at Encyclopedia of Middle East Wars the top of the page. You can return your book early from your “book bag” by clicking Religions of the World: Comprehensive Encyclopedia of Beliefs and Practices on the blue arrow button below the eBook photo. What Happened?: Encyclopedia of Events That Changed America Forever MINISTRY 3 December 13, 2013 Students Turn Out to Support Project Warm By Austin Cundiff

a.m. Students first drove to the LG&E building to eat breakfast and prepare supplies for the upcoming day of ser- vice. From there, approximately 230 volunteers set out in teams, each team working two houses for a total of 80 houses in downtown Louisville. Students worked to weatherize the homes of people who are either too poor or disabled to be able to do it themselves. Through this project, St. X is able to help Louisville residents keep warm for the chilling winter ahead and save them hundreds of dol- lars in heating bills. One of the main ways to weather- Breck Robinson, Griffin Johnson and ize a home is to put a layer of plastic Cameron Goodin with a homeowner they over the windows of the house. This Students outside the LG&E Building, where they received supplies assisted prevents a draft from coming in and more. Senior Cameron Williams’ team things that I do have.” n two Saturdays in November, allows for better insulation of the went to the home of a woman who did Jones’ team helped the woman Ogroups of students set out from house. not know how to replace her furnace move her T.V. from the almost col- the St. X faculty parking lot at 7:45 But sometimes the students do filter; in fact, she was unaware that lapsing stand it was on to a more sup- there was one and that it needed to portive one. He said that it made her be replaced. So the team bought and so happy; it amazed him that doing installed a new one along with weath- this small, seemingly insignificant erizing the rest of her house. This is thing for her could have so much of one example of the many things that an impact. students did as part of Project Warm. “It really makes you admire and They would do anything they could appreciate what you have,” said junior to help out their community, despite Jonathan Bode. “They are almost em- never having met any of these people barrassed about us coming into their before. homes, but they are prideful about the Senior Max Jones, who was a little they do have. It really broadens part of the Project Warm workforce, your perspective.” described the house he went to: “It Seeing the less fortunate side of was a small, four-room house that the spectrum of life can have a very was in pretty bad shape. It was pretty humbling effect on a person. It can musty; the woman living there was a give you a sense of fulfillment, and an heavy smoker. It just wasn’t a place understanding of what other people to live in. It was a wakeup call for me are going through. This is what Proj- to realize what some people are go- ect Warm works toward, a community Project Warm volunteers gather in the St. X parking lot to receive instructions from ing through. It makes me thankful for of understanding and care. Mr. Ben Kresse SJOAS to Construct Headstones By Lucas Baker hat’s the purpose of a headstone? Most basic se, who founded St X’s SJOAS. construction time and decrease costs. Wheadstones list a person’s name above his or With this in mind, several years ago, St. X be- “If we had more forms to make headstones her birthdate and date of death to signify the loca- gan efforts to construct headstones for the poor and with, a better lettering system, and more people, we tion of the individual for loved ones. But, what if could make 10–20 headstones at a time,” said Ms. this person has no family or friends? What if this Tucker, explaining a more efficient and quicker person’s grave will never be visited by anyone, process for making headstones. Earlier this year, because he or she has no one to be remembered Ms. Tucker recommended the use of concrete by? For such people, the headstone seeks to headstones to Mr. Kresse, and he immediately serve a greater purpose. A headstone is used knew that it was a perfect solution. to give the deceased dignity and worth. Go- Additionally, Mr. Ramser is working to ing hand in hand with the work of the St. create a more efficient lettering strategy Joseph of Arimathea Society (SJOAS), for embossing each headstone. Being 200 which provides pallbearers for funerals of headstones behind and with an average of the indigent, headstones seek to respect 12 funerals a month, this new system is those in need. just what SJOAS needs to get caught up. “Forming a great relationship with Having raised over $1,800 at the All the St. Joseph of Arimathea Society over the years, indigent. However, these plans were slow to prog- Saints Day Mass, students are already on board Saint Xavier is always in search of further opportu- ress due to expensive construction costs—until re- with the headstone construction efforts. Keep your nities with a constant desire to be more involved,” cently. With the assistance of Mr. Scott Ramser and ears open during January for news about volunteer- said Ryken Service Club moderator Mr. Ben Kres- Ms. Jill Tucker, St. X is working to expedite the ing to help with the construction. 4 OPINION December 13, 2013 Has Christmas Get in the Cage By Eric Anderson Become Too fter a great start to the year in St. you to get out to the games, especially AX athletics, the winter sport ath- the bowling matches. letes have a call for the student body: “I plan on being at every match, Commercialized? Get in the cage. After the emotional cheering the Tigers to victory,” said By Cameron Fry losses by the golf, soccer and football Ratterman. “Every time there’s a strike teams in their respective state tourna- or spare, I’m going to jump out of my ments, the senior class is getting riled seat from my excitement. I hope we up for new sports to cheer for. can get at least one big Rage Cage at “After this year, my favorite Fri- a bowling match and give these senior day night activity, going to St. X bowlers a home-alley advantage.” games, will be taken away from me,” Obviously, many members of the said senior Nick Quinones. “I’m go- senior class are going to be there, but ing to give it my all at every basket- will the rest of the student body show ball home game, even if I’m not on up? With the themes implemented the court.” by SAC and the buzz created by the Senior Evan Tomlinson shared seniors, this winter sports season is the same school spirit as Quinones: “I shaping up to be a wild one for St. X just love St. X so much,” said Tom- athletics. linson. “Nothing compares to my pas- Feature games for the winter sion for this school. I wake up in the sports include the swim meet against morning and I get fired up just think- Cincinnati St. X at the University of ing about the green and the gold dur- Louisville Natatorium on Saturday, ing my drive to school.” Jan. 4, the Jefferson County Invita- hristmas is often regarded as a holiday that ends in the blink of an The seniors want students to tional wrestling tournament at Fern Cthe season of giving, but has the eye, society never fails to hype it for get to every game they can, but they Creek on Saturday, Jan. 11, the bas- season of giving become too long? weeks on end. want more than just strong basketball ketball game at Ballard on Friday, Jan. As Christmas day draws closer, most “There is a lack of concern for support. They want a Rage Cage for 31, the hockey match against Henry people are wrapping presents, fin- quality time with families and more of every winter sport: basketball, swim- Clay at Iceland on Friday, Feb. 2, ishing up shopping and wondering concern for what you get,” says senior ming, hockey, bowling, and wrestling. and all of the winter sports matchups what new gadgets await them on the Kurt Spoelker. Senior Casey Ratterman wants against Trinity. morning of December 25. However, it On the flip side, Christmas is the could be argued that these are not the season of giving. Nobody is forced issues that should be flowing through to walk around stores throwing away Who Wants Coffee? our minds during this holiday season. hundreds of dollars on gifts; people do If you don’t already drink coffee, you I remember walking into a store it because they care about their loved in mid September and seeing a few ones. When you’re a kid, there is no probably will when you get to college Halloween decorations in secluded ar- better feeling than waking up to tons By Hunter O’Brien eas, but Christmas trees were already of presents under the tree. any wonder about some of athletes find it especially helpful with for sale at the front. “Jingle Bells” While giving and receiving pres- Mthe changes that students ad- making it through the days they have was playing on the radio by the first ents is a great way to show how much just to from high school to college. morning workouts. Ben McKernan, a of November. Magazine ads and T.V. we care about each other, it shouldn’t While many alumni agree that St. X St. X alumni and now a freshman at commercials begin advertising shiny be the main focus of the holiday. In does a fantastic job of preparing you Centre College, says, “Because I have new products for the holiday season just a couple of months after Christ- for college, something that is harder practice twice a day, Monday through weeks prior to Christmas. Malls were mas, most people end up losing or to be prepared for are the late nights Friday, I have grown to like coffee a crowded with shoppers weeks before forgetting about their presents. Christ- spent studying. To make it through little more. It’s pretty strange; I never Thanksgiving, and people camped mas should first and foremost be these late nights of finishing 10-page really liked any kind of coffee in high outside of stores to catch sales on the about celebrating the birth of Jesus papers, many college students start school because I didn’t like the strong newest electronics. Sadly, the world Christ and spending time with fam- drinking coffee—if they have not taste.” we live in has taught us that gifts are ily and friends. Whether it’s sharing started already. I can testify that coffee has im- what make Christmas such a joyous a meal with your relatives, sledding Not nearly as many high school proved my performance in school. and giving holiday. with your friends or having a party on students drink coffee as college stu- Sophomore year, it was a challenge Black Friday, which should now Christmas Eve, the holiday should be dents. However, as some become old- to stay awake the whole school day, be named Black Thursday, kicked off about enjoying time with loved ones. er, they take a liking to the drink. but once I started drinking coffee, that for many retailers on Thanksgiving If society continues to plaster ads and “It helps me stay awake during all changed. My grades also improved Day—a day workers should be spend- sales non-stop, the commercialization the day,” says senior Tony Polazzo. because I was not falling asleep dur- ing at home with their families. Some of Christmas could lead to a very dif- “If I don’t have it, I feel sluggish and ing important lectures. stores, such as K-mart, opened as ear- ferent holiday than the joyful one we I normally fall asleep by first period.” While many have not yet made ly as 6 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day. For all know and love. College students who are also the transition to having their morning Letters to the Editor coffee, I would highly recommend XAvier NEWS Editorial Staff that you visit your local Starbucks, Xavier News is interested in Xavier News is the student newspaper Editor-in-Chief Opinion Editor Heine Brothers’ or McDonalds, where your opinion and response to articles. of Saint Xavier High School, 1609 Sam Lukens Seiler Smith Please observe these guidelines: you can buy a hot cup for one to three Poplar Level Road, Louisville KY 1. The newspaper reserves the dollars. If you want to make your own 40217. Web: www.saintx.com/xnew- Managing Editor Design and right to edit material. before you leave for school, you can sonline Braden Tyrer Layout 2. Letters must not be libelous, also pick up a bag of coffee that will Matthew Hess Email: [email protected] obscene or defamatory. make around 30 to 40 cups. News Editor Steven Penava 3. Letters should concentrate on Most agree that once students All contents Copyright © 2013 by Hunter O’Brien ideas, problems and solutions affect- Saint Xavier High School. All rights Photo Editor graduate to college, sooner or later ing the entire school. reserved. Features Editor Clay Hoehler they will need coffee to help them 4. Name and student number Austin Smith through the late nights and early must accompany the letter. Faculty Advisor mornings. It is better to start getting Letters may be sent to Sports Editor Mr. Rick [email protected] used to it now than later, and you nev- Will Leffert Mattingly er know, you just might like it. ACADEMICS 5 December 13, 2013 Getting Some ZZZs The Art of Cramming By Sam Lukens Midterms are coming, are you ready? any teachers treat sleeping in class makes it difficult to fall asleep at 10:00 By Michael Portaro Mas an insult to their teaching style or p.m., the ideal time, and we can find our- area of expertise. Is this really the case? selves up until at least 11:00 p.m. or mid- mong the big differences between your time wisely. Contrary to popular be- Or are many high school students sleep night after laying down one to two hours Amiddle school and high school are lief, looking at your notes for six hours deprived, and their bodies and minds are before. We get less sleep than our parents a bigger student body and better lunches. straight does not help you learn the mate- begging for rest? Some may think sleep did when they were our age. If this trend The change that students find the most rial better. It has been scientifically prov- deprivation isn’t a big problem at St. X, continues, it will be very detrimental to challenging is the addition of midterm en that we absorb information better when with only 1.7 percent of detentions last the health of teenagers, and could even and final exams for most classes. If prop- taking frequent, short breaks. Try study- year related to sleeping in class and only lead to increased obesity. erly prepared for, these exams can really ing for 45 minutes, then take a 20-min- 1.5 percent of detentions so far this year. Sleep is a necessity, but it is difficult help your grade; if taken too lightly, these ute break. You can watch TV, eat a snack, Even though the numbers don’t point for teenagers to get eight hours. At a chal- exams can put a big dent in your year. search for magical lands in your closet or it out as a big problem, from personal ex- lenging school like St. X, students receive Here is some advice on how to make the whatever the heck else you want to do. perience, teachers don’t generally give a large amount of homework daily. We most of your exams. Repeat that cycle until you feel confident jugs for people sleeping in class. Most put the hours in, whether it be a project, You have probably already been told with the material you are studying, then teachers will cut you some slack. Al- studying or a written assignment. Besides this, but you should have started studying move on to a new subject. though students may not be getting jugs homework, most students put in addition- for midterms before now. If you haven’t, A good night’s sleep and a good for sleeping in class, they are most likely al hours participating in some sort of af- don’t worry; many other students prob- breakfast are also key to doing well on getting worse grades. terschool activity, whether it is athletics, ably haven’t started either. The best thing your exams. Finally, you have an excuse In truth, we have an internal clock drama, clubs or service. When all these you can do at this point is get as much for buying an extra breakfast burrito in that manages our sleeping patterns, and hours pile up, with the addition of family studying done as possible in the time re- the cafeteria! Also, once you’re at school our 24-hour sleep-wake cycle is known as time, it is not hard to see why so many maining. you can go see your teacher and ask any the circadian rhythm. This internal clock teens are sleep deprived, waking up be- The first step in doing this is being or- last-minute questions, and you can have a is triggered by our exposure to bright light. tween 6:00 and 7:00 in the morning. ganized. Make sure you have all the notes, quiet place for last-minute studying. In order for students to perform at their Sleeping can change everything, and tests and study guides in an easily acces- The final part to doing well on your best, their sleep cycle should be balanced, senior Tom Monarch, who used to get sible location. Hopefully, you’ve saved test is to simply relax. No matter how the but it is very difficult for high school stu- four hours of sleep a night, but now gets the important documents your teacher test goes, life will go on. More than likely, dents to balance their sleep schedules. We eight to ten hours, testifies to this. “Sleep gave you throughout the semester. If not, you won’t even think about the test after often find ourselves sleeping six to seven has changed my life,” Monarch says. “I there’s most likely a classmate who has you’ve taken it. Trust yourself and how hours or less on weekdays, and attempt- am more awake and actually understand them. Ask if you can get a copy or take a you have prepared. Follow these guide- ing to catch up on our sleep on the week- what is going on in school now.” picture of the document with your iPad. lines and I can almost guarantee a suc- ends by sleeping in. Falling asleep in class is a direct re- When you’re at home studying, use cessful exam week. Catching up on sleep doesn’t work. sult of this flawed scheduling system that Once you lose sleep, it is gone forever. practically every teen in America has to You are losing more than just sleep; you deal with. Sleep deprivation is an ongoing are losing energy, memory retention, epidemic, and there is a multitude of con- Getting a Good growth, recovery of brain cells, mental sequences. One is falling asleep in class. processing and dreams. The only way to change this is to start re- As teenagers, we need at least eight hashing our schedules to get eight hours Score on the ACT hours of sleep per night. Our sleep cycle of sleep every night. By David Rubenstein tandardized tests are becoming more questions in 60 minutes. A general knowl- After-School Hot Spots Simportant in today’s world. The dif- edge of Algebra, Geometry and Trigo- ference between a good score and a great nometry is tested. By Gus Young score can mean the difference between Following Math is the Reading sec- alf days and shortened schedules across the parking lot from Qdoba. Al- you getting thousands of dollars in schol- tion, which is 40 questions in 35 minutes. Hoften provide glorious relief in the though not as many St. X students tend arship money or getting nothing. It can This is a reading comprehension test, middle of a long week. Noon dismiss- to go there, Panera offers a more “coffee also determine whether or not you get into where you are asked to read passages and als are awesome times to get caught up house” environment that accommodates a selective school. For these reasons, you answer questions about them. on homework and any studies you may both study and friendly lunch gatherings. must take the necessary steps to maximize Last is the Science section, which is have fallen behind on during the usually The restaurant offers delicious sandwich- your potential success on these tests. 40 questions in 35 minutes. It requires crowded weeks. The three extra hours can es served on fresh-baked bread, along The ACT is a standardized test used disciplined time management and is lit- also be a fun time to catch up with friends with large tables, perfect for spreading out by almost all colleges in the country. The tered with distracting language to confuse and relax before returning to the regular textbooks and studying. Panera opens at maximum score is a 36, and in general you. routine the following day. 6:00 a.m. every day, early enough to stop a minimum score of 20 is required to be “The Reading and Science sections Sadly, much of the St. X population for breakfast before school. It can also considered for admission to schools like are tough to complete in the time given,” spends those hours camped out in the make a good study spot to meet early for University of Kentucky, University of said senior Lincoln Bisig. “I didn’t have school cafeteria or at home, not fully tak- review during exam week. Louisville, and Bellarmine University. time to finish.” ing advantage of the time. The cafeteria The least known, yet probably best Senior Nick Quinones recently took Not completing the tests is a common is not the best place to study after school; place to get study done on a half day or the ACT and received a 34 composite issue. To solve this, practice tests should it is too loud, too many people you know during exam week, is the Sonoma Coffee score. He claims time management and be taken until you are comfortable with are there, and there are too many distrac- Cafe, located behind Qdoba and next to pacing were the two most important fac- the time allocated. tions. The area around campus is full of GameStop. This coffee shop is seldom tors that contributed to his success. “It “I would definitely suggest taking a restaurants and coffee shops that, more crowded and is a reliably quiet place to really all comes down to science,” Nick couple of practice ACTs before you take often than not, sit empty during the early study. Though they don’t offer complete says. “Keeping your head on straight and the real one,” says senior Will Ostertag. afternoon and make for fantastic study meals, the pastries and drinks are worth really working hard to concentrate on “Getting used to how long the test is and spots. Students looking to gather for study the visit alone. Even if you aren’t a cof- such a short section is extremely neces- how to complete the sections is crucial. sessions or just have lunch with friends fee drinker, they offer enough Smoothies sary. A lot of people run out of time or My score went up a lot from all the prac- should consider the following places, all and other hot beverages to make almost give up at all the confusing words on the tice I did.” of which are less than a mile from school. anyone happy. Also, if you have a large exam.” Having enough time to finish is cru- One of the most popular places for enough group, they will usually let you The ACT includes 215 multiple- cial to maximizing your success on the students to eat on half days is Qdoba, just use their conference room for big study choice questions and takes approximately ACT. Because of this, you should bring down Poplar Level on the other side of the sessions. three and a half hours to complete, in- a watch with you to the test. Senior Zac hospital. Though it seems most everyone If you need to get back to school for cluding a short break. Actual testing time Bidwell explains that, “Not all testing lo- already knows about Qdoba, I included practice and just need a quick bite to eat, is two hours and 55 minutes (plus 30 cations will have a clock for you to base it here because it serves as such a staple Dairy Queen, Taco Bell and McDonalds minutes if you are taking the ACT Plus yourself on. So you should definitely for many students. It is almost as crowded always offer quick and reliable options, Writing). keep a watch with you to pace yourself.” as the cafeteria, making it difficult to get and all are within walking distance. All The first section is English, which After talking to students about their much studying done, but the food is some of these places can provide an enjoyable contains 75 questions to complete in 60 ACT testing experience, one thing is of the best in the area for the price and atmosphere for an afternoon of study or minutes. The questions are grammatical clear: Having good time-management speed. just spending time with friends before go- in nature and involve revising sentences. skills and practicing before you take the Another popular restaurant is Panera, ing home. Next is the Math section, which is 60 actual test are crucial to success. 6 TIGER SPORTS December 13, 2013 Swim Team Plans to Keep Win Streak Alive By Tommy Sullivan

he swim team is in a position to gradu- Nov. 20. It was another blowout, even as Tate an undefeated class this season. some of the top swimmers stayed at home Senior Kyle Brutscher has been looking for the meet. St. X scored 117 points while forward to this great opportunity since his Male only scored 50. freshmen year and noted that the swim The latest win was over Eastern High and dive program “loves to achieve.” Four School on Dec. 4. Again, without some of straight years without a loss would be quite the best swimmers, the Tigers still toppled the achievement. the Eagles 133–36. In addition to Brutscher, seniors David After facing more regional competi- Rubenstein, Jacob Smith and Noah John- tion, the swimmers will have a big meet ston will play key roles in helping their goal against Cincinnati Saint Xavier on Jan. 4. to become reality. The seniors won’t accom- The season culminates with the State Cham- plish this feat on their own. They will need pionship on Mar. 1. Last year’s runner up, help from underclassmen like sophomore Covington Catholic, returned a fast senior Matt Steiden and Clayton Forde. Steiden class and will be St. X’s toughest competi- thinks that he and his class can have an im- tion at State. pact on the state team and perform on the Many high schools throughout the state same level as some of the older swimmers. have tried to rattle the Tigers with com- All-American Heyward Harrison and ments and predictions. Larkin has chal- Trey Hubbuch lead the junior class and will lenged this year’s team to focus on the wa- be crucial to the team’s success. The Tigers ter, with strong detail work and consistency don’t have a dominant class, unlike last Wright Natatorium on Nov. 16. After barely coaching staff supported him and created an in workout. year, so each grade level will contribute. outscoring MBA two years ago, the Tigers atmosphere of hard work that helped him to “It’s not what others say that’s impor- Along with the underclassmen’s sup- routed them this year, winning 225–52. improve greatly. Now a member of the var- tant,” Coach Larkin says. “It’s what we go port, the team will have another factor help- Head coach Todd Larkin is pleased sity team, Nick is one of many that made the out and do on a daily basis.” ing it this season: new assistant coach Aaron with the improvement from last season and jump from JV to varsity. He will likely earn The swimmers themselves are using Cooper. He is a 2002 St. X graduate and also the effort the team put into its pre-season points for the team in coming meets, which, the comments as motivation. Junior Zach coaches at Mercy Academy. Cooper swam training. He pointed out that the St. X swim just a few years ago, would have been a rar- Carrico knows that it is easy to lose track of at Transylvania University, earning All- program has been able to maintain its high- ity among swimmers that started off on JV. goals while on a team that hasn’t lost a meet American status his junior and senior years. level performance season to season. Yates is one of many success stories on the in three years. However, the threat of Cov- So far, the swim team has had a very A key indication of the program’s ex- team that feature major improvement from ington Catholic and the attitude of the rest of successful season. The first win came over cellence is in the development of its swim- early JV days. the state give the team a rallying point. Car- defending Tennessee state champion Mont- mers. Junior Nick Yates swam on the JV The second win of the season came rico believes that this motivation will lead gomery Bell Academy at U of L’s Ralph team his freshman year. He said that the over Male High School at St. X’s pool on the team to outwork all competitors. Winter Olympics Preview By Ben Gumbel Sledding—An he 2014 Winter Olympics will be held in Sochi, Russia, Feb. 7–24. The winter Tgames are significantly smaller than the summer games, in terms of the num- American Pastime ber of sports, but they still remain very popular around the world. One thing many By Austin Chambers people love about the Olympics is the wide variety of sports. There are some com- oday’s generation does not understand petitions that many people may have never heard of. Here is a preview of some of Tthe true gift of having a snow day. In- those events, as well as a couple of classic Winter Olympic sports. stead of playing video games or watching TV. grab some pals and hit the slopes with Curling Ice Hockey your sled. Curling has become a popular sport Team Canada and Team Russia are the Sledding is simple to get into. You can since its reintroduction to the Olympics in two obvious favorites. Canada comes in as be more professional and buy a sled, or you 1998. It may also be the most unusual event the defending gold medalists, but Russia can be an amateur and use a garbage-can at the games. In curling, players use brooms also has a very strong team. They are both lid. Sledding can be enjoyed just about any- to slide granite stones, also called rocks, at the head of their respective groups for where that has a hill and snow, and it can across a sheet of ice, headed towards a four- Olympic competition. As always, the U.S. be done whenever you get the urge for ac- ring target. Each team has eight stones, and team has upset on its mind, especially after tion. Zooming downhill gives you a rush of the four players take turns sliding the stones. a crushing defeat in the gold medal match in adrenaline, and when you get to the bottom At the end of the round, points are scored 2010. Finland, Sweden and the Czech Re- you feel like you have gone through the In- for the team whose stones are closest to the public are also expected to be competitors dianapolis 500. center. for the gold medal. Before I tell you the best sled spots in On the men’s side of the competition, Louisville, I have to warn you about a cou- Team Canada is expected to win, as they are Speed Skating ple of things. Do not sled on private prop- the number-one ranked team in the world, as American Apollo Anton Ohno has been erty (including most public golf courses), well as the two-time defending gold medal- the dominating speed skater over the last because that can get you in trouble with the ists. Similarly, the women from Sweden are three Olympics. He will not be skating this law. Also, watch out for trees and bushes, also the number-one team in the world and year, but will be serving as an analyst for because crashing into them could send you the two-time defending gold medalists. The NBC’s coverage. This year’s competition to the hospital. that promises to give you speed. The other U.S. men’s team still needs to qualify at a should be wide open, as there is no clear fa- Metro Parks currently has five desig- one is Joe Creason Park, which is across qualifying tournament in December. vorite. The U.S. Olympic trials will be held nated sledding hills. You can only sled when from the Louisville Zoo. If you want a hill Dec. 27–Jan. 1. the sign says “Sledding Hill Open,” accord- that will shred your face off, then that’s your Bobsled ing to the Metro Parks website. If you want hill. The race for the gold medal should be a all the rules and regulations, visit the web- “The need for speed is everywhere, so tight one in the men’s competition. Germany Snowboarding site at www.louisvilleky.gov/MetroParks/ whenever I get a chance I sled,” said senior comes in as the defending gold medalists, There are eight total snowboarding outdoors/sledding.htm. Jake Collins. but the U.S. and Canada also have strong events in the 2014 Olympics. The most Three of the five designated sledding On a snow day, do something different teams. Many other nations are up there as notable is the half pipe. American Shaun spots in Louisville are close to St. X. The and go out with your buddies, find a wicked well. The women’s competition should get White returns as an overwhelming favorite, first one is Cherokee Park, but that oneis hill and shred the snow. It may give you a little more attention this year; American but he has a strong group of Americans that often packed with people. The other two a thrill, and once you’re hooked, you will track and field star LoLo Jones will be join- combine to shape the U.S. team. Some other less-crowded areas are closer to St. X. The keep wanting to go. Who knows? You may ing the defending gold medalists on the U.S. events are snowboardcross, giant slalom George Rogers Clark Park hill is in walking become a professional sledder, always look- women’s bobsled team. and slope style. distance from St. X and offers a steep hill ing for new adventures. TIGER SPORTS 7 December 13, 2013 Tiger Basketball: Taking the Next Step Soccer Wins By Jacob Hayslip he Saint Xavier basketball team lost District, is Tmore than a fair share of its statisti- cal production due to seniors graduating, Regional namely Alex Jones and Brock Kiesler, who are now at Transylvania University and Wit- Runner-up tenburg University, respectively. In total, six he St. X Soccer Team began district seniors finished their Tiger basketball ca- Tchampionship play by defeating Brown reers in the 2012–13 season. 10–0. The Tigers then faced Louisville Col- Tiger fans have no reason to worry legiate for the district title. St. X won its about this season, though, as head coach fourth straight district title when Joe Work- Kevin Klein enters his fifth year presiding man scored two goals in the last 15 minutes over the St. X program. This year’s squad of the game to defeat Collegiate 2–0. is perhaps the youngest and most exciting St. X began the Regional playoffs with team Coach Klein has led in his time at St. a 5-0 win against St. Francis, followed by a X. He will play an integral role in setting up 3–0 win over Ballard in the semifinals. St. the younger players for success. X faced Trinity in the Regional title game Besides the youth, St. X will also fea- on Oct. 26, which went into two overtimes ture one of the premier players in the state and included penalty kicks. After Trin- in senior point guard Robert Shaw. He is ity made five of its six penalty kicks, St. X a four-year varsity player and a three-year had a chance to tie the game with its sixth varsity starter, and he knows the varsity shot, but Trinity’s goalkeeper blocked Brad game inside and out, which gives the Ti- Woodlee’s shot, ending St. X’s season and gers a very important advantage over most the team’s hopes for a state title three-peat. teams. He said the most important thing he The team ended a very successful sea- has to do is, “Get into the lane as much as that may be exploited by bigger teams is the Shaw finished the game with a scintil- son with a 15–6–5 record. possible, so I can score as well as kick it out Tigers’ overall lack of size. That lack of size lating statistical line of 29 points, five re- to my shooters.” will make rebounding tougher, which is why bounds and four assists, while shooting an Shaw’s experience and leadership abil- Coach Klein is emphasizing team rebound- effective 12 of 21 from the field. Miller add- ity will be crucial to the Tigers’ season, as ing. When the name “Austin Chambers” is ed 13 points, while Chambers contributed Coach Klein will rely on him to be a floor mentioned, one word comes to mind: en- five assists and four steals. general and guide a team that is filled with ergy. Chambers is the emotional leader of Two nights later, St. X defeated Colle- juniors and sophomores who haven’t seen the team, and when he is fired up, the whole giate 79–42, with Miller scoring 27 points, much varsity playing time. team is fired up. grabbing five rebounds and making four The team starts with Shaw, but he has Unlike in years past, St. X will have steals; Shaw scoring 13 points and making a handful of athletic, high-flying perimeter consistent contributions from some sopho- four assists; and Burgess scoring 12 points players that will help take some of the scor- mores this year. Center Austin Brian brings and grabbing six rebounds. ing load off of his shoulders. Junior Ashanti size and athleticism to the interior, while As for its current ranking, Shaw isn’t Burgess will provide elite three-point shoot- William Olsen is a sharp-shooting sniper concerned. “Honestly, I’m not worried about ing and space the floor, while junior Lucas who has to be accounted for at all times how we look right now; what’s important is Miller will bring versatility and skill to the when he is on the court. how we look towards the end of the season. court. The Tigers have already gotten off to a I feel like if we improve as much as we can, Along with Shaw, fellow seniors Dan- great start, beating Central at home on Dec. we will be at the top when it counts.” iel Cecil, Andrew McCormick and Austin 3 by a score of 67–53. It was the first time Tiger Basketball certainly looks to Chambers will play integral roles on the the varsity team had beaten Central in two be off to a great season. Here’s hoping we team. Cecil and McCormick will especially years, having lost the past two season open- see them playing in Rupp Arena for a state need to attack the glass, as one weakness ers to Central. championship at the end of the season. Workman Another Football Season Comes to a Close By Evan Heichelbech The Tigers began tournament play on This senior class will be missed, as they Nov. 8 with a 26–0 win over Fern Creek. were some of the hardest working young They then made the trip to top-seeded men to ever don the green and gold. The Ti- Male’s home field on Nov. 15. This was a gers endured an immense amount of adver- tale of four quarters rather than two halves. sity this season, including the season-ending Both offenses stalled early, as the first half injury to senior running back Treyveon Per- was a defensive struggle resulting in a 6–0 cell in September. Percell was one of the lead for the Bulldogs. The Bulldogs added spiritual leaders of the team and will be re- a touchdown in the third quarter, extending membered for his big heart and selflessness the lead to 13–0. as a teammate. The Tigers were still very much alive, The senior class was a tight-knit bunch, however, and began to mount their come- and senior running back Charles Walker will back. Senior wide receivers Luke Hayden forever treasure the time he spent with his and Will Roshkowski stepped up and scored teammates. “I’d give up a state champion- game-saving touchdowns. Seniors Jake Col- ship any day of the week for the memories lins, BJ Nagle and Charles Walker all made and true brothers I’ve gained throughout my big plays when they counted, as well. Un- football experience at St. X,” Walker said. fortunately, the Tigers valiant efforts came “My favorite moment this season was up one point short as they fell to Male 21- in the Manual game when I got to come in 20. and seal the game for us by kicking the extra Collins kicks Although the 7–5 record isn’t as flashy point to give us the one-point victory,” said nother year of St. X Football has come as the team may wish, these Tigers have Collins. Walker heads for the endzone Ato a close too soon. The Tigers started nothing to be ashamed of. There wasn’t one The end of this season also caps off the off strong, posting a 6–4 regular season re- game where they weren’t competing until team’s first year under new head coach Will next season with experienced juniors TaiJon cord. They recorded victories over Ballard, the very end, earning the opponents’ respect. Wolford. In arguably the toughest district Smith, Michael Ackerman, Tyler Haycraft, Lexington Catholic, Fairdale, Central, Man- “The team really came together down this state has seen in a long time, Wolford Nathan Scheler and Noah Houk. Expect big ual and Cincinnati St. X. The four losses the stretch of the season and started to play did an admirable job, keeping the Tigers in things out of next year’s Tiger football team, came to tough squads from Bowling Green, some great football,” senior linebacker An- every game. as we say goodbye and good luck to the se- Moeller, Trinity and Male. drew McCormick said. The team has a lot to look forward to nior class. 8 THE GAME December 13, 2013 Cards: 3 Final Cats: The Fours in a Row? Revenge Tour By Will Leffert By Drew Lloyd ollege basketball season has arrived, will be the adjusted rule change. Although hen last year’s unexpected and cess with these kinds of rosters (Mem- Cand with the past two national cham- hand checking has always been a foul in Wdisappointing 12–13 season ended phis ’08, Kentucky ’09 ’10, ’12). Now pion teams hailing from Kentucky, the college basketball, it has not been strictly after a first-round NIT loss, many people everything in the starting lineup is back stage is set for a phenomenal year. The enforced. The new rule is trying to stop began questioning the coaching ability of to where everyone expected it to be, with Louisville Cardinals return eight players hand checking altogether and the use of UK head coach John Calipari. Calipari Cauley-Stein, Randle, Young, and Aaron from their national championship team, an arm bar to impede a dribbler. Another answered with his fifth straight number- and Andrew Harrison. while the Kentucky Wildcats welcome facet of the rule is that referees will im- one recruiting class, including the num- On Nov. 25, the Wildcats took on the best recruiting class in the history of mediately call a foul if a defender places ber-two overall, Julius Randle, a five-star Cleveland State and escaped with a vic- college basketball. Can the Cards’ inexpe- two hands on a dribbler. The block/charge forward from Texas. Calipari also brought tory, and on Nov. 27 they beat a good rienced frontcourt handle Kentucky fresh- rule has also been redefined to give offen- in Aaron Harrison, a five-star guard from Eastern Michigan team to round out the man star Julius Randle? Can Kentucky’s sive players more preference, especially Texas, and his brother, Andrew Harrison, Keightley Classic. On Dec. 1, the Wild- Harrison twins match the experience and around the rim. a five-star point guard. Many believe An- cats took on Providence, and after a close quickness of Russ Smith and newcomer Some believe this rule change will drew can follow in the footsteps of John first half, the Wildcats pulled away in the Chris Jones? On Dec. 28 we will finally severely affect Louisville because of their Wall, Tyreke Evans, Brandon Knight, second half and won 79–65. Cauley-Stein find out. This year’s highly anticipated U aggressive defense and press. In an ESPN Derrick Rose and Marquis Teague. played his best game as a Wildcat, scoring of L /UK basketball game is the ultimate interview with Louisville head coach Rounding out Kentucky’s fifth 15 points along with eight rebounds and non-conference game. Rick Pitino and Colorado State head straight number-one class is Marcus Lee, nine blocks. Louisville returns eight players, three coach Larry Eustachy, Eustachy said, a forward from California, Dominique The road to the national champion- of them starters, from a national champi- “Louisville isn’t going to have a team if Hawkins, a guard from Richmond, Ky, ship in Dallas will not be easy. Kentucky onship team. Louisville has a ferocious we stick to this because they’re going to Derek Willis, a forward from Mount played in Dallas on Dec. 6, losing to an backcourt and crucial NCAA tournament all foul out in the first half, and I love the Washington, Ky, Dakari Johnson, a cen- experienced Baylor team who beat them experience. Louisville returns key play- way they play.” ter from Brooklyn, N.Y., EJ Floreal, from last year. They travel to Chapel Hill on ers including 2013 Final Four MVP Luke But Pitino agrees with the new rules, Lexington, Ky and James Young, a guard Dec. 14 to take on North Carolina, a team saying, “What happened in the NBA from Michigan. Returning players are now is they stopped all the arm bars, all Willie Cauley-Stein, Alex Poythress, the standing up of screens, all the com- Tod Lanter, Jon Hood, Jarrod Polston, ing across and chopping the guy. Now Sam Malone and Brian Long. there’s freedom of movement in the Going into the current season, this NBA and you see great offense.” team had huge aspirations. Many peo- In Louisville’s first exhibition ple believed they could go 40–0 and game versus Kentucky Wesleyan, five win a national championship. On Oct Kentucky Wesleyan players fouled out. 18, the Kentucky basketball season got Kentucky Wesleyan even set a record underway with Big Blue Madness, and by fouling Louisville 41 times. The ref- yet again Kentucky fans packed Rupp erees will not tolerate this over-physical Arena with a little under 25-thousand play. The Cardinals are adjusting well excited fans. with an average of 17 personal fouls After a down year in college bas- Hancock; Russ Smith, who averaged 22.3 per game in their first four regular season ketball, the historic teams are now back points in last year’s NCAA Tournament; games. and better than ever. Duke, with Jabari who beat Louisville. and rebounding machine Chane Behan- With the adjusted rule, there has also Parker, Kansas, with Andrew Wiggins On Dec. 28, Kentucky plays the de- an, who pulled down 12 rebounds along been an increase of total points per game. and company, Michigan State, with Ad- fending national champions, Louisville, with 15 points in the championship game. In the 2012–13 season, the Cardinals av- reian Payne and Gary Harris, and Ken- to see who gets bragging rights for Ken- With Behanan back from suspension and eraged 66 points per game in their first tucky, with questionably the best recruit- tucky. UK is by far the more talented team Montrezl Harrell developing into an NBA four games. In their first four games this ing class ever. These are arguably the best and should win. Lottery pick, the Louisville Cardinals year, the Cardinals averaged 88 points per four programs in college basketball, and The Kentucky vs. Louisville game are strong throughout. Wayne Blacks- game. they all took the stage in the Champions will be a back-and-forth contest for a hear looks to improve from his lackluster Louisville began the year with Classic in Chicago. while, but Kentucky will pull away in the sophomore year, while Kevin Ware is re- double-digit victories over College of After two exhibition games against second half. Louisville is experienced, turning from his leg injury suffered in last Charleston, Hofstra, Cornell, Hartford Transylvania and Montevallo, Kentucky but they do not have an answer for Julius year’s Elite Eight game verse Duke. The and Fairfield, but was upset on Nov. 24 opened its season with an 89–57 win Randle. Cardinals are poised for a third straight by 24th-ranked North Carolina, who against UNC Asheville. Next they played Randle is arguably the best overall Final Four. exploited the weak frontcourt of Louis- Northern Kentucky and won 93–63. Af- player in the nation and averages a dou- There are also some big-time new- ville by outrebounding them. Carolina ter that game was the much-anticipated ble-double. He had gone seven straight comers. Louisville welcomes point guard also exploited Louisville’s lack of tran- Nov. 12 matchup against number-two games with double-doubles, but lost that Chris Jones, 2013 Junior College Player sition defense with great play by fresh- Michigan State. The game opened up streak against Providence on an off night of the Year. The big question is if Jones man center Kennedy Meeks. The Cards’ fast and Michigan State took a 10–0 lead. for him (12 points, eight rebounds). Along can fill the shoes of Peyton Siva. usual aggressive defense caused only 14 Kentucky was timid and could not make with Randle, Kentucky has Cauley-Stein, Unlike previous years, some fresh- turnovers, while the Cards committed 14 a shot. From that point on, the game was who has more blocks so far this year than men are ready to contribute. Guard Terry turnovers themselves. Louisville’s Smith even, and at halftime the score was 44–32 Nerlens Noel had last year at this point. Rozier looks to make an impact with his scored a career high 36 points, but the in favor of Michigan State. Kentucky also has Young, who is an out- quickness and physical presence. He is Cards were beat by nine. Pitino was ex- When the second half began, Ken- standing defender and a great scorer. Aar- taller than Russ Smith and Chris Jones, tremely upset with the lack of defense in tucky roared back to make it a six-point on Harrison is a pure shooter, while An- and he will spell them when necessary. the North Carolina game. game with ten minutes left. UK eventu- drew Harrison is a shooter and a leader. There is also redshirt freshman forward/ The Cardinals responded Dec. 2 with ally tied the game, but they couldn’t gain That is just the starting five. center Mangok Mathiang, who will pro- a 69–38 victory over the Southern Miss the lead and lost 78–74. There went the This team has depth. On their bench vide size and rebounding in a frontcourt Eagles. The Cardinals forced 22 turnovers hopes of a 40–0 season, but the game left they have Johnson, Hawkins, Poythress, that lost NBA draft pick Gorgui Dieng. and won the rebounding battle 38–33. The many Kentucky fans stunned at the way Lee and others. If a McDonald’s All- Although Louisville returns three Cards followed with wins over Missouri the team fought back. American is not playing well, Calipari can starters, they lack depth down low. With Kansas City and Louisiana Lafayette. Although Kentucky lost, that did not replace him with another one. This team Dieng gone, redshirt freshman Mangok Now the big question: Can the Cards kill the national championship aspira- can be scary, and they are just beginning Mathiang and senior Stephan Van Treese beat the Cats in Rupp, or will UK’s fresh- tions. Anthony Davis and company lost to hit their stride. Kentucky played their will have to control the boards for the man phenoms dominate? Louisville will to Indiana and Vanderbilt in their national best half of basketball against Providence, Cards to be successful. Some think they have to force turnovers and keep Randle title season, and so did the ’96 team, los- and everyone contributed and played de- will not be able to handle Kentucky’s at bay to win. One thing Kentucky and ing two games. Also, this team is young, cently. Expect this team to make a run for Randle and Willie Cauley-Stein. Louisville fans can agree on is that it will much like the most recent Kentucky the school’s ninth national championship Another challenge for the Cardinals be a great display of college basketball. championship team. Calipari has had suc- and Calipari’s second. STUDENT LIFE 9 December 13, 2013 Five Essential Louisville Restaurants (that you might not know about) By Clay Hoehler re you getting tired of the same old, same old? Have you been looking for a new place to eat for a date night or a casual restaurant Awhere you can hang out and eat with your friends? Well, you don’t have to look far; Louisville is a unique city, as are its restaurants. Sure, Qdoba, Buffalo Wild Wings and McDonalds are convenient, but you don’t get the same quality and variety of food you would get from other local eateries. Here are five restaurants that you’ve probably never heard of, but need to try!

The Garage like experimenting with food; with dish nostrils and you see a giant hammerhead 700 E Market St names like “My Mother Did Not Raise shark above the entrance. It is a very laid As the name implies, this is a restored A Jive Turkey,” “Mayor of Milk Street” back restaurant, but it is small, being that auto-repair shop. If you don’t know much and “Viking’s Wurst,” you’ll have a fun it is in a basement. Hammerheads is open about cars, that’s no problem; you just time trying to decide what you want to Monday through Saturday from 5 p.m. to have to enjoy their specialties: pizza or eat. Eiderdown is open Tuesday through 10 p.m. They do not take reservations or ham. The Garage uses only local meats Thursday from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., Friday call-ahead seating, so it is first come, first and vegetables for their pizzas, salads, and and Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. served. everything they have on their menu. They and Sunday noon to 10 p.m. also serve homemade sodas from across Taco Punk Hammerheads 736 E Market St 921 Swan St Taco Punk is located down the street from the Garage. Taco Punk is a Mexican you’ve been taken back to the old west; restaurant that is a big supporter of the it is a very rustic building with open duct- Kentucky Proud program, meaning all work, steel chairs, wood-pallet tables and of their ingredients come from Kentucky. dim lighting. The atmosphere really sets The set-up is very similar to Qdoba, but the mood for the food you are about to Qdoba doesn’t have pineapple pork tacos eat: burgers, barbecue, ribs, mashed pota- or freshly caught shrimp tacos. If pine- toes, baked beans, and the list goes on! If apple or shrimp aren’t for you, they also you love good ol’ American food, this is have the normal assortment of Mexican the nation, including some that are made the place to go. The Silver Dollar is open cuisine. Taco Punk has different hours in-house. All of the local ingredients they Sunday through Saturday from 5 p.m. to Hammerheads, like Eiderdown, is a based on the season; currently, they are use in their food fit in well with the atmo- midnight. very experimental restaurant that allows open Monday through Saturday 11 a.m. to sphere, which the manager Michael Jester you to have any of your sides fried in 9 p.m. and on Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. refers to as “hipster.” The Garage has a Eiderdown: Germantown duck fat, which brings out the flavor sub- family friendly environment and is open 983 Goss Ave stantially compared to butter or peanut for dinner Sunday through Thursday from Eiderdown is in the middle of Ger- oil. When you walk in, the first thing you 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday mantown and only a few minutes from notice is the smoke, because it is a smoke- from 5 p.m. to 12 a.m. St. X. When leaving St. X’s parking lot, house. Each night, they begin to smoke all turn right onto Poplar Level Road, and be- their meat for the next day. Hammerheads The Silver Dollar fore you know it the restaurant will be on is a little difficult to find because it is in 1761 Frankfort Ave your right. This a German restaurant with the basement of a normal looking house, The first impression you get when a bit of American influence thrown into but you’ll know you’re close when the you walk into the Silver Dollar is that the mix. This is a great place to go if you aroma of smoking pork and duck fill your Quest For the Best Local Hot Chocolate By Ethan Mackin ow that the Christmas season is approaching, the annual festivities begin. Sledding, making snowmen, snowball fights, bonfires with hot Nchocolate, and friends and family to experience it with make the season special. With so many places claiming to offer “the best cup of hot chocolate,” how do you know who’s telling the truth? This list gives the top five local shops that offer the best hot chocolate in town. 5. Heine Brothers’ still delicious. The only thing that drove cup of hot chocolate is expensive—a The good thing about Heine Broth- me away was their price of $2.76 for a small cup costs $3.11—but anyone with ers’ is that they are everywhere. There small hot chocolate. If you’re a chocolate a sweet tooth will probably think that it’s are four of them in the Highlands area lover, you may want to venture elsewhere. worth every penny. Not only does this alone, and there’s also one near St. X on However, if you want a less sweet cup of cup of cocoa have whipped cream, it also Eastern Parkway near Shelby St. While I cocoa, make sure to visit Java Brewing has a bit of chocolate syrup on top. The didn’t think their hot chocolate was the Co. whipped cream is probably the best part, best, the locations really did it for me. A and the hot chocolate is—spoiler alert— small hot chocolate costs $2.20, and it’s 3. Cafe LouLou hot! It’s a delicious cup of cocoa that will definitely not bad considering it comes There are Cafe LouLou locations on more than satisfy any chocolate lover. If with whipped cream. The only setback Shelbyville Rd. next to Trinity and on you have a few extra bucks and are look- is that the cup I bought at the location on Dundee Rd. near Douglass Blvd. Cafe ing for some warm company on your trip the corner of Bardstown Rd. and Eastern LouLou is an American-based Italian up from the Germantown parking lot, be Parkway wasn’t all that hot. I suppose this restaurant that serves the best calzones in sure to stop by Sunergos and you surely could be good if you want quick hot co- town. To my surprise, they also serve a won’t be disappointed. coa that won’t scorch your taste buds, but mean cup of hot chocolate with whipped I personally enjoy a nice hot cup. cream. Their hot chocolate accompanies 1. Day’s Espresso their meals perfectly, which will certainly & Coffee that isn’t overwhelming. Their whipped 4. Java Brewing Co. leave you full. Their hot chocolate was This was by far the best hot chocolate cream almost sinks with the hot cocoa as Java Brewing Company is on Bard- delicious and definitely the most choco- I’ve ever tasted. Not only is it delicious, you drink it, so you don’t eat all of the stown Rd. near Tom + Chee and Chase latey. If you want a filling and sweet cup but you can get a small cup for $2.07. whipped cream right away. Not only do Bank and sells a pretty unique cup of hot of hot chocolate, definitely stop at Cafe Day’s is in the Highlands, in between the they offer the best cup of cocoa, it’s a nice chocolate. If you’re looking for a thinner, LouLou. Boombozz and Impellizzeri pizza restau- place that offers two separate large rooms, less hearty pick, then Java Brewing Co. rants. Their hot chocolate with whipped one being quiet and conservative, while is your place. They offer whipped cream, 2. Sunergos Coffee cream is, in my opinion, the best that any the other is more lively. It’s my favorite and it has a crisp taste of marshmallows. Sunergos is near St. X, located on S. local joint has to offer. It’s hearty, hot, place to grab a nice cup of hot chocolate, It’s less sweet than the other shops, but Preston St. near Eastern Parkway. This and has a perfect balance of sweetness and I highly recommend it. 10 ON CAMPUS December 13, 2013

Mr. Metzger’s Pushup Challenge Quick Recall Team By Austin Smith h boy, a multiple-choice test. Let’s Looks to Take State Osee, A, D, E, C, B, E. It’s more like I, By Chris Grismer H, A, T, E, T, H, I, S. Many students dread taking multiple-choice tests, quizzes, etc., he varsity Quick Recall team is set- though, the team will have to take care of as multiple-choice questions always have Tting the bar high this season. After business in the district. Junior Reed Re- students second-guessing themselves. finishing second overall in last year’s pasky said, “We’d like to win a district As students try to remember all the tiny Governor’s Cup, the seniors are deter- championship, and if we can go very deep bits of information they tried to cram into mined to go one step better this year. into the state tournament, that will be per- their head the night before, their blood “The goal is to win it all,” senior fect.” pressure rises as their anger toward the Freddie Weitendorf said. Returning to the team are seniors Eric teacher grows. Even worse, students tak- Even though the team, coached by DeGeare, Brian Ford, Ben Fultz, Orion ing AP classes usually have to practice for Mr. Ron Newton, lost in the state finals Johns, Abishek Mahesh, Zachary Revers, the dreaded multiple-choice section of the last year, it still went down as the best fin- Tompkins and Weitendorf. New members AP exam they will take in May. This mo- ish at the Governor’s Cup in St. X history. are Seth Biedenbender, Drew Chandler, notonous practice is something many AP rect, that student would have to do 30 Senior John Tompkins said the team is Ryan Donahue, Joe Kaninberg, Kevin students dread—especially when the AP pushups. “going in” this year, and they went unde- Reilly, Repasky, Nicholas Spoelker, Gabe exam seems so far away. This has been a great way for the stu- feated yet again during the regular season Turner, Michael Turner, Alex Young and “Multiple-choice practice is way too dents to have some fun in an activity that with victories over Sacred Heart, Col- David Zou. repetitive, to the point where I feel it’s is usually filled with boredom and con- legiate, Assumption, DeSales, Christian The camaraderie of the team is set- not even good practice,” said senior John stant yawning. Academy, Providence, St. Francis and ting in already. According to Repasky, Lechleiter. “It adds some pressure to normally Kentucky Country Day. “There are a bunch of really cool guys on However, Mr. Mark Metzger has dreary multiple-choice work,” said senior In order to make Governor’s Cup, the team, and it’s fun.” found a brilliant way to eliminate much AP Literature student Abishek Mahesh. of the drudgery of practicing for the mul- “It is a fun activity that keeps the class tiple-choice portion of the AP Literature engaged.” Exam. Mr. Metzger’s “pushup challenge” In addition, this method of practice is is a fun and competitive way to breathe a better way to prepare for the AP exam, some life into the tedium of practicing as it gets the students interested and keeps multiple-choice questions. His challenge their attention. goes as follows: Every time the students “Practicing multiple-choice ques- have to take a practice test for multiple tions is a necessary evil in preparing for choice, Mr. Metzger sets a challenge or the AP exam, and it can be an extremely “bar” for the students to reach that would monotonous in-class activity due to the give them a decent score on the AP exam. difficulty and nature of the task,” said Mr. For example, if there are 15 questions on Metzger. “The pushup challenge distracts the practice section, he might set the bar from all the drudgery. I think many would at 11 correct answers. agree the pushup challenge turns a miser- Once the students have taken the able activity into something much more practice questions, any student can volun- fun with a competitive aspect.” Quick Recall team members Spoelker, Weitendorf and DeGeare teer to take the challenge. For every ques- This challenge has been a great way tion the student gets right above the goal for all of Mr. Metzger’s AP Literature set, Mr. Metzger has to do five pushups. classes to freshen up an activity that is The Educated Rejects: However, for every incorrect answer un- usually dreaded. Any kind of competition der the set goal, the student must do 10 typically will do this for a class, especial- pushups. So for the previous example, if ly when trying to prepare for a test that A Look Inside the student got 13 questions correct, Mr. will not be taken until May. It is a better By Seiler Smith Metzger would have to do 10 pushups. If way to keep the students’ attention, mak- the student only got eight questions cor- ing the practice much more effective. he Educated Rejects is a rising local the sound on Garage Band, to finally Tband, and leading the way is two of accumulating enough equipment to con- our own, senior Daniel Dambros (lead vo- struct their own small recording studio. 150 Years of St. X, Part 1 cals/second guitar) and a recently recruit- Their next album should be much better By Corbett Campbell ed sophomore, Adam Albritton (bass). sound quality, and now with a growing The Rejects are coming off a successful fan base, the pressure is on. aint Xavier is celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2014. Ask any Saint Xavier alum- debut album and a recent show at the Currently, the band is on a creative Sni and they’re sure to tell you that the school has undergone some major changes Vernon Club in front of around 200 fans. hiatus, fiddling with their style and exper- through the years, but the values have stayed the same. Take a look back at the roots It seems they are in a position to make a imenting with any and all types of music. of Saint Xavier to see how humble beginnings became a tale of colossal achievements. huge splash in our local music commu- “One day we may be playing folk, metal, September 1864: Saint Xavier opens nity. and scream,” said Dambros. “The next its doors. For perspective, the Civil War The band—which consists of Dam- day, you may find us covering Metallica, would continue for about another year bros, Albritton and Brad Craft (a graduate or Queen, or anything else. What genre is when St. X first opened. Seven subjects of Bullitt East High School)—was the cre- our band? Well, we are just whatever hits were originally offered including Cat- ation of Dambros and Craft. They started us. We love all styles of music.” echism, Bible History, Geography, Book- with a band called Lemon Bazil three The Rejects may soon be touring the keeping, Algebra, Geometry and French. years ago, which was “an utter failure,” region, and hopefully one day, the world. July 4, 1884: The alumni association according to Dambros. They released one In the meantime, the band is in talks with is started. Today, the alumni association EP, Go Like Us on Facebook, and gave Guinness World Records for a super-se- has over 24,000 members. out 200 copies at St. X and Bullitt East. cret project. 1890: The school buys the Newcomb “It started with some fast pick-sliding They do not need a manager, how- Estate which extended from 118 West The building at 118 W. Broadway. The and mic feedback,” said Dambros. “It was ever. “No matter how successful you are, Broadway to Jacob Street. center section is the orignal Newcomb truly wretched, and everyone was happy how many fans you have, what genre you 1891: The school moves to its new mansion, which was later expanded on to tell us that. We needed to re-engineer are, or how many shows you’ve played, location in the Newcomb Estate at 118 each side. our way of musical production.” people will always ask to be your band’s West Broadway. They changed their name and de- manager,” said Dambros. “The world 1900: The new school has a gymna- Xavier for the first 45 years of its exis- cided to start anew. Their debut album, A has enough managers, people! Pick up a sium and a swimming pool. Each is later tence. Students today have Brother James Shot at Redemption, was released in late guitar or any other instrument and teach replaced by a scientific laboratory and a Garrity to thank for sanctioning sports at 2011 and actually sold over 150 copies. yourself how to play. You’ll go so much cafeteria. At this time the school has three Saint Xavier that year. “We were relieved that we could ac- farther that way and have way more fun. floors. The auditorium on the third floor is 1914: The 50th anniversary of the tually make money off of our album, and “Music is what defines us,” he added. the largest in Louisville at the time. school. This is the same year Babe Ruth not just give it out,” said Dambros. “It’s at the very root of our happiness. 1909: The first athletic team appears: plays his first professional game as a They have gone from recording Imagine a world without music. How aw- the baseball team. It may shock students pitcher, and the year the first full color through a FlipCam video, to producing ful would that be?” today that sports played no role at Saint film is shown. ON CAMPUS 11 December 13, 2013 Chess Club Law Enforcement A Not-so Black-and-White Story Club Explores Careers By Paxton Duff By Matthew Hess homas Dougherty and Chris Riehl, like to postpone this concept for a while.” he average St. X field trip does not we have been able to accomplish one of St. X seniors who double as the un- Students not in the club were quick to T require background checks and social my biggest goals,” he said. “That is to go disputed leaders of the chess team, were chime in on the topic. Senior Reed Stoess, T security numbers. But those were required into the FBI.” locked in an intense chess match. Dough- a former chess reserve for the Sacred when the St. X Law Enforcement Club That, however, was not his only rea- erty’s ability to think ten moves ahead, Heart Model School Bears, said, “Anyone took an afterschool field trip to the FBI son for proposing the club. His interest however, rendered his opponent virtu- who says chess isn’t a real sport is sitting building, led by St. X guidance counselor in public service agencies is rooted in his ally hopeless. Chess club moderator Mr. on a throne of lies.” and club moderator Ms. Jill Tucker and family background. His grandfather had Ben Jankowski looked on with approval, Senior Nick Quinones disagrees. the club president, sophomore Adam Sch- a broad background in law enforcement, keeping an even keel in such an intense “Mr. Stoess is off the mark here,” he said. weitzer. Luckily, everyone was cleared. and his uncle is an active detective. game. “Don’t get me wrong, I have the utmost While club members are enthused with So why did Adam ask Ms. Tucker to “I would be lying if I didn’t say there respect for the mental strength, endurance every club meeting they attend, this was a be the moderator? She is a former LMPD is some baggage attached to being a chess and focus of the chess team, but using the very rare experience everyone thought to officer, but the club doesn’t focus on the whiz,” said Dougherty. “The pressure of same word [athlete] to describe football be a very special thing. police. The club focuses on all public ser- letting down my St. X brothers in compe- and chess is ludicrous. We on the tennis “The Law Enforcement Club opens vice agencies, from fire conservation to tition has changed my perspective on life team have to run six laps in nine minutes student’s eyes to different public service forensics, and even the judicial system. in general. I see things more black and around the track. That takes athleticism. agencies,” said Ms. Tucker. “It is a great Last year, the club had two guest white now.” Chess requires a level of genius, but when way for students to connect to our com- speakers come in. One talked about the The chess team’s season is already I heard someone say that Bobby Fisher munity and learn from professionals first- polygraph, or lie detector; the other was well underway, with matches against is Andy Roddick’s athletic equal, I cried hand about ‘a day in the life’ of a public an LMPD officer. Manual as the benchmark. Mr. Jankows- actual tears and almost went home sick.” servant.” This year, the club has had more ki—described by the team as a “players’ Senior Will Ostertag takes the oppo- At club meetings, students find out meetings and more members. The number coach,” the ultimate compliment—is ex- site stance: “As a former member of the what a career looks like from whatever grew from 15 to 25, and they’ve explored cited about the direction of the program, tennis team, I admire the mental endur- guest speaker comes in that day. If stu- the career of a crime scene analyst and the saying, “The chess team is thriving and ance of the chess players. Tennis is played dents have specific job interests, they can FBI building. striving to dominate.” on a 78-by-27-foot court, but chess is request them and Ms. Tucker will try to The club meets monthly in Room This domination does not come with- played on a 4-by-6-inch space in the bring in guest speakers with those specific 219, often (but not always) on a Tuesday, out distractions. A stigma often associated brain. I’m not saying chess is more physi- jobs to talk about what they do, how they to listen to a guest speaker. It is not too with the chess team is that chess is not a cally grueling, but I think chess undoubt- became who they are, and to answer any late to join; if you hear on the announce- “real” sport. This touchy subject is not edly requires a level of athleticism, even general questions students have. ments that a guest speaker is coming in to new to the chess team, although opinions if it’s entirely mental.” This club originated because of the talk about a job you’re interested in, you on this issue vary across the student body. As the season wears on, the chess special interest of sophomore Adam Sch- are welcome to attend, and you do not “As a former soccer player,” said team will continue to fight two arduous weitzer. “Law Enforcement Club is where have to commit to this club. senior team member Evan Heaton, “I battles: one on the 64-tiled chess board, can verify that the grind of chess club is and the other against an “is-this-a-sport?” unlike any other game. In soccer, a mis- stereotype. The one certainty is that the step rarely loses the game, but in chess, a chess team members will not let them- single brain glitch is deadly.” selves be distracted by the attention from According to Dougherty, “The chess fellow classmates, nor the internal expec- team is versatile but lacks endurance. The tations. Winning is never as black and word ‘athlete’ kind of scares us, so we’d white as it seems. Winter Intramurals Basketball teams already forming and Billiards being added By Sam Gray es, everyone is settling down for son, has introduced a new sport to the From left, club president Adam Schweitzer, Deputy Coroner Buddy Dumeyer, Ms. Jill Ywinter. We are bundling up in our season: billiards. It is a great addition to Tucker and Deputy Coroner Jack Arnold at the club’s December meeting blankets. Our mothers are fixing us hot an already extensive variety of intramu- chocolate while we watch ABC Fam- ral sports. With so many people involved ily’s 25 Days of Christmas. There are no in intramural basketball, it is sometimes Carve Power with St. X Snow fun activities to do because it is too cold, hard to schedule another sport in the win- right? Wrong! Intramurals are heating up ter. However, billiards is a slightly small- Sports Club this Winter this winter with a few activities for stu- er, but still action-packed sport that will dents to get involved in. provide students with lots of good times By Braden Tyrer “January Madness” is coming to and memories. any St. X students enjoy the sports around when he was a student here in the Saint Xavier High School. Many students These two sports will both bring fun Mof skiing or snowboarding: the rush 1980s. What started as a way for students will be migrating this winter to the Sterne and camaraderie to the student body. Bas- of adrenaline as you fly down the slopes, to get discounted season passes to local Gym and the Br. John Wills Arena to ketball will begin in January. The junior the way you lose yourself while you zip ski hills morphed into a large band of ski- partake in a heated intramural basketball and senior league games will be played through fresh trails off the path, and the ers and boarders who take regular trips to season. Some students have been forming on Saturdays starting on Jan. 11. The fact that once you’re down, the only thing the slopes, including an annual trip “out teams since the beginning of the school freshman and sophomore league will be you can do is get on the lift and repeat yet west” to the Rockies during spring break year. played on Sundays starting Jan. 12. The another snow-filled joyride. There’s only for a week of the best skiing North Amer- Senior Austin Askin said his offen- date for billiards has yet to be determined; one problem: the cost and distance of this ica has to offer. sive line basketball team is ready to put however, it will be on Saturday mornings fast-paced sport often keep people off of Getting involved is easy: just see or the ball in the hoop! “We [the senior of- in February. This way, students can par- the mountain. However, the St. X Ski and email Mr. Mitchell. A season pass isn’t re- fensive line] have been preparing for this ticipate in billiards and still have an op- Snowboard Club (aka the Snow Sports quired, either. Day passes are sold on-site all year! We found time in-between our portunity to make their basketball games. club) aims to make the experience avail- at Paoli Peaks and Perfect North Slopes, football schedule to practice for this up- Winter is an exciting time for intra- able to everyone. the two hills St. X calls home. The club coming intramural basketball season, and mural sports. So if you are one if those With over 300 members on its Ed- takes a school bus up for day trips to the we are ready to participate,” boasts Askin. guys who spend the winter at home drink- line roster, the Snow Sports club is one hills around once a month. Participation is the key to St. X’s in- ing hot cocoa and watching T.V., hop off of the biggest clubs at St. X, with a long There’s still time to get involved, too. tramural program, especially when “In- of that couch and jump into St. X intra- history to boot. Mr. Brian Mitchell, mod- The club heads for the slopes starting in tramural Commissioner,” Mr. Mike John- murals! erator of the club, noted that the club was January. 12 CHRISTMAS December 13, 2013 5 Great Holiday Treats By Steven Penava n the first few weeks of December, I begin to develop my annual craving of desserts and treats that I absolutely must have. I believe that treats Iduring the Christmas season are much more memorable, mainly because I share them with extended family that I don’t see very often. An important part of Christmas treats is their sentimental value, so I am going to provide a list of the ones that I’ve enjoyed most with my family throughout my life, along with links for the best recipes. No-Bake Cookies Chocolate Fudge The No-Bake Cookie has been one As a classic holiday treat, chocolate my favorite cookies each year. This choc- fudge cannot be left out of this list. An- olate and oatmeal-oriented treat is great other easily prepared dish, this soft, rich, all-year round; however, my family and I creamy treat never fails to deliver an ex- usually wait to make them until Novem- quisite, unique taste. This Christmas treat ber. Combining peanut butter, oatmeal can be modified to make several different and cocoa, these cookies are extremely types, such as peanut butter, peppermint delicious and easy to make. and more. 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Buckeyes Toffee This treat is without a doubt my all-time favorite One of the most easily prepared and Christmas dessert. Christmas would not be Christmas delectable treats of the Christmas season without this distinctive dessert. It’s an extremely simple is chocolate toffee, no doubt. It requires concept that delivers excellent flavor; it’s just balls of little preparation and some waiting, but peanut butter, sugar and butter dipped in chocolate. after it’s made, it’s made to last for quite a Recipe: http://goo.gl/0MUZR8 while, keeping its creamy, rich flavor. Recipe: http://goo.gl/MJpzu2

Favorite Christmas Quotes Peanut Butter Chewies By Evan Shaheen My family and I always call these “Chewy Surprises.” They’re mixtures s you prepare for a holiday break filled with merriment, family, and rest, Xavier of peanut butter, cornflakes, corn syrup ANews has come up with a list and checked it twice using sites such as Google, and sugar. All the ingredients combine to Forbes, Timeout New York, Internet Movie Database (IMDb) and Top Ten Reviews make a unique, chewy dessert. My grand- to give a spirited rundown of some of the best quotes from some of the best Christmas mother has made these scrumptious treats movies ever made. So, grab your hot chocolate and candy canes as we recap these his- every Christmas, and I recommend them toric films and their unforgettable moments. to everybody; they are truly amazing. Recipe: http://goo.gl/5rCKeA National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation Mrs. Claus: “You’re going to dis- Chevy Chase, Beverley D’Angelo appoint the children. They expect a fat and Juliette Lewis star in this 1989 com- Santa.” edy about how one man’s plans for a big family Christmas turn into an even bigger Home Alone calamity. Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci and Dan- Christmas Memories iel Stern star in this 1990 comedy about By John-Logan Bisig Bethany: “Is your house on fire, an 8-year-old child who is accidentally hristmas is a time of year that brings I open the beautifully wrapped presents Clark?” left home while his parents go on vaca- joy and happiness to everyone’s under the tree. Just being with my family Clark: “No, Aunt Bethany, those are tion and is forced to protect his home C hearts. It is being with your family and and watching our love blossom inspires the Christmas lights.” from burglars. singing Christmas carols while you watch me to be generous every year.” —Sopho- snow fall. Everybody remembers the ex- more Colin O’Daniel Megan McCallister: “You’re not at citement of running down to find Christ- Elf all worried that something might happen mas presents under the tree and the cook- “Christmas not only means the birth Will Ferrell, James Caan and Bob to Kevin?” ies half eaten by Santa Claus next to your of a new kingdom and Christ our savior, Newhart star in this 2003 comedy about Buzz McCallister: “No, for three rea- fireplace. but precious time spent with my family. an oversized Elf who doesn’t fit in with sons: A, I’m not that lucky. Two, we use As you get older, the magic of Being surrounded by love unrivaled by the elf community and, as a result, leaves smoke detectors and D, we live on the Christmas can die a little bit, but that still school or sports can’t be beaten. Those his home in the North Pole for New York most boring street in the whole United doesn’t mean it doesn’t bring joy. If you cold winter nights cuddled up by a fire City to find his true identity. States of America, where nothing even ask teenagers in high school what Christ- with a hot steaming cocoa—those mo- remotely dangerous will ever happen. Pe- mas means to them, you might get a lot of ments are what I live for.” —Sophomore Buddy: “We elves try to stick to the riod.” different answers. Here are some thoughts Oliver Spank four main food groups: candy, candy about Christmas from several St. X guys. canes, candy corns and syrup.” Marv: “Kids are scared of the dark.” “I remember the overwhelming feel- Harry: “You’re afraid of the dark, “The everlasting thrill of Christmas ing of running downstairs on Christmas Buddy: “You stink. You smell like too, Marv.” morning gives me an overwhelming feel- morning when I was just a little boy. The beef and cheese! You don’t smell like ing that tingles my spine and makes me thought of Santa slowly sneaking down Santa.” How the Grinch Stole Christmas want to hug my two favorite brothers un- my chimney into my house never creeped This remake, made in 2000, stars der the Christmas tree. I just love seeing me out, and every year I wish I could have Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Jim Carrey, Taylor Momsen and Jeffrey my family’s faces light up all luminescent greeted him with a big hug. The excite- This classic 1964 animated adven- Tambor, in the classic tale about the green like Rudolph’s jolly red nose, and the op- ment of Santa still spreads in my heart to ture movie depicts a misfit reindeer and creature who sets out to steal Christmas. portunity to share my love with every- this day.” —Junior Jack Werner his friends who set out to find a place one.” —Sophomore Connor Feige where they belong. Starring Billie Mae Lou Lou Who: “I’m glad he took “Christmas is a time of year that al- Richards, Burl Ives and Paul Soles. our presents. You can’t hurt Christmas, “The love and generosity of the ways gets me eager and pumped to re- Mr. Mayor, because it isn’t about the... Christmas spirit gives warmth to my member the birth of my savior, Jesus Rudolph: “You wouldn’t mind my the gifts or the contest or the fancy lights. heart, and all I want to do is give and Christ. There is nothing like the thrill of red nose?” That’s what Cindy’s been trying to tell give some more. Christmas reminds me being with my family and getting a brand Hermey: “Not if you don’t mind me everyone... and me. I don’t need anything of how blessed I am to have family mem- new pair of sneakers under the beautiful being a dentist.” more for Christmas than this right here: bers and a lot of amazing friends. There Christmas tree that I chopped down my- my family.” is nothing like the sensation I get when self.” —Senior Lincoln Bisig