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The Ursuline February 2012 St. Ursula Academy Toledo, Ohio urban Edition

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Starbucks run? nMadeleine Toerne Left on the ground and stepped over, it’s content ignored and thrown away. In the hallway, parking lot, hanging on a classroom door; notes are left all around. They evoke emotion, list needs, and provide a quick peek into a stranger’s life. “Since grade school I’ve been collecting notes, letters, photographs, and other stuff I found on the ground,” Davy Rothbart, creator of “Found” magazine states about his establishment. The idea of the magazine is to make a universal connection between the finder of the object and the author of the piece. “The idea that we all share the same universal emotions and experiences - that we’re all connected- strikes me as profoundly beautiful,” Rothbart said. We took Rothbart’s project, and ventured in the halls for a St. Ur- sula edition. Our main finds included drawings, notes left on doors, and doodles. The finds captivated a feel for the school community on a daily basis, and highlighted the realities we share. 2 The Ursuline February Faceoff: Should I stay or go? n Miranda Ames n Emma Miller What it really comes down to is: if you want to Toledo was recently ranked number eight on Forbes change the world, why not start with your home town? Magazine’s top 20 most miserable cities. The list was Staying put is not the same as never going anywhere. based on crime, unemployment and foreclosure rates, in- Toledo, for all its faults: high unemployment, crime, come and property taxes, and of course weather. Canton and scandal, will always be home. College is the de- and Cleveland also made the list which is incentive not fault get-out-of-dodge for most teenagers, a time to only to leave Toledo, but say goodbye to Ohio in general. start over in a new, usually bigger, city where no one While some people may not be in the financial situation to at- knows your name. But, what is being left behind is tend an out of state university, it’s worth taking out a reasonable

Opinion more often than not, undervalued. student loan. If you stay in Ohio, you’ll be paying that much for With more attractions than most locals will give it taxes anyway.“Toledo scores poorly on income and property tax credit for, including: multiple theatres, a fantastic library rates,” according to Forbes. It’s not worth coming back to Toledo system, a nationally recognized zoo and art museum, to pay off your debt because chances are you won’t find a job. countless local restaurants, a baseball team with one Face Off While the state’s unemployment rate is lower than the of the nicest minor league parks in the country, and national average, Toledo remains above the average. wonderful metro parks. The city is nothing to sneeze If the cold hard facts and figures don’t spark at. Toledo is also within an hour of a major interna- something in your mind to leave, just remember the tional airport, one of the great lakes, and Cedar Point. weather. The day to day forecasts are such a roller There are far worse places to be situated, even though coaster they would fit in perfectly at Cedar Point. the weather can be unpredictable at times. It’s hot, it’s sub zero, but it never brings a snow day. Despite the challenges presented by weather, To- In general, Toledo only has 180 days of sunshine, ledo is a city worth the trouble. With a rich history which is 52% of the year (Current Results.com). and families who have resided here for decades. Abandoning The Midwest also has some of the most boring landscape. home is not as desirable as it seems. “I didn’t apply to any Ohio schools because I’m ready for the Job opportunities, while scarce here and across the country, change of pace and there are more job opportunities in bigger are not impossible to come by. However, having connections: cities,” senior Hollis Dana said. “I’m actually really drawn to family, friends, and educational programs, can make these posi- the coasts. Plus, my family isn’t from Toledo, so I don’t real- tions easier to locate and obtain. Being completely unknown is ly have any ties to it” she added. If your family isn’t keep- not necessarily the best for finding work. ing you here- get out! Do yourself a favor and explore the Also, the comfort of family, friends, and activities known all edges of the country-sunny on the west coast, humid in the your life are not quickly forgotten. Family dinners, outings with south, and chillier weather but amazing skylines in the east. friends to favorite restaurants or a local sporting event can be Senior Lauren Kaser has committed to attend the University imitated elsewhere but never duplicated completely. of Colorado Boulder next year. “I just feel like Toledo is get- As for the recent Forbes ranking of Toledo as one of the most ting smaller and smaller, there are so many more opportunities miserable cities; Miami, Florida and Chicago, Illinois both came and things to do in Colorado,” she said. “I don’t have a prob- ahead of Toledo on the list. These are not places most would lem maybe coming back to start a family but I know if I don’t consider miserable. Rather than taking the word of someone get out now it will be harder to leave in the future,” she added. who has probably never been to the state, let alone this city, it is Forbes got it right. Leave Toledo while you can so you don’t best to evaluate your own happiness here. end up being miserable. Principal: Mrs. Kim A. Sofo

The Ursuline Moderator: Mrs. Linda Savercool St. Ursula Academy 4025 Indian Road Editor-in-Chief: Miranda Ames Toledo, Ohio 43606 419-531-1693 www.toledosua.org Reporters: Mara Kalinoski, Emma Miller, Abby Papenfus, Madeleine Toerne, Ellyn Loss, Meredith Wolf, Danielle Johnston, Mia Raymond, Emily Drey- er, Monica Ruma, Maggie Kelly, Maggie Sobecki, Torie McCollum, Sarah Manning, and Mary Imre The Ursuline is a publication of St.Ursula Academy, an all-female, Catholic, college-preparatory high school. It is published by the Journalism and Newspaper classes, which are subject to change every nine weeks. All text and photos are reviewed by the editorial board, moderator, and principal. Editorials represent the majority views of the staff and do not necessarily represent the opinions of the student body or administration. It is the responsibility of the staff to bring attention to world events while making them relevant, and to ensure the ethics of journalism are always upheld. 2012 The Ursuline 3 Keep it to yourself, Editorial:internet safety FISH Opinion n Kendra Kumor der to say things they would not usually Words are used for many things: speech- say under their name. This type of “covert out of water es, essays, advertisements, but perhaps bullying” allows people to frame their n Tamara Young the most important use of words is keep- friends, making it impossible to prove the I have been without my ing people out. owner of the account’s innocence. favorite websites, Twitter and Nowadays, almost every website you Teenagers not only share passwords Tumblr, for over a month. log on to requires a user name and pass- with friends, but with significant others. Usually, the first thing I word in order to “protect your identity” If a girl is in a relationship with someone, did after school was check and “ensure the security of your personal she should be able to trust the judgment of my Twitter and Tumblr. It was information.” However, many users are her significant other. a ritual. If I went a day without undermining the good intentions of the It is not very often that a positive out- checking them, I would go crazy websites by sharing their password with come stems from a girlfriend browsing like I was in withdrawal. I couldn’t get others without any thought to the reper- through her boyfriend’s Facebook mes- it off my mind. I felt nauseated when- cussions or dangers. sages. If a girl is asking for a password ever I went a day without them. I often Most commonly, teenagers seem to be from her boyfriend, she probably already stayed on these websites for six hours sharing their passwords to popular social has a reason to suspect foul play. straight and usually finished my home- networking sites like they share snacks Users must think twice before they hand work around midnight because of the between classes. The ability for others to out their password to anyone, even if it is distraction. log on to their personal accounts can cre- someone they think they trust other than My parents noticed that I spent exces- sive amounts of time on the computer, ate extreme identity theft problems. a parent or guardian. There are a myriad and they began to get worried. On the I am not talking about kids stealing of words people can and should exchange weekends, as soon as I woke up in the credit card information, I am talking about between their friends and their significant morning, I ate breakfast and immediate- teens posing as their friends online in or- other, but a password is not one of them. ly got on the computer. On school days, my computer and I were inseparable (Jump on the) Bandwagon Brief from the time I got home until I went n Emily Dreyer friend that he isn’t anything like Prince to bed. My addiction to the internet was Does your boyfriend hold the door open Charming, you must first remind yourself getting out of hand, and I needed to ad- for you? Has he ever laid his jacket on a that you aren’t Cinderella. dress it, which my parents helped me do puddle so you could walk safely across? Why are men expected to treat women by banning me from the internet. Is he truly your knight in shining armor? like royalty? It stems from general respect When they first informed me that I would be forced to take a break from the As little girls, we pride ourselves on of female family members or perhaps it’s internet, I felt astounded. I didn’t think sparkly gowns, glittering tiaras, and a just tradition. Although opening the car I could survive. For the first few days royal princess attitude. We’re surrounded door may be the courteous and chivalrous of my “internet-less” life, I didn’t know thing for him to do, you are perfectly ca- with books and movies about lonely prin- what to do with my spare time. I felt lost cesses and how their distressed souls are pable of doing the same for him. and I yearned to know what was hap- saved by a young, handsome, and roman- Why get mad when he doesn’t bring pening out in the internet world. How- tic prince. As we grow up, we gradually you lunch every day of the week when ever, after a week, it got easier to survive receive doses of reality and begin to un- you haven’t brought him lunch once? A without the internet. derstand that our house really isn’t a cas- relationship should be a partnership in Instead of endlessly scrolling through tle, and our friends cannot be classified as which both sides contribute 50 percent my dashboard on Tumblr and refreshing our royal subjects. and if you expect to sit on your throne my timeline on Twitter, I have been oc- In our teen years, movies like “Sleep- with your ten percent and demand he give cupying my time with things that don’t ing Beauty” and “Cinderella” are replaced you the other ninety on a silver platter, require the internet. I now only use the with even sappier romance flicks like you are sadly mistaken. internet for homework, and I have re- “The Notebook” and “P.S. I Love You.” On the other hand, never allow any discovered my love for reading. I get a As we progress through our teen years in man to demean your rights as a woman. decent amount of sleep at night because a search for a boyfriend, many of us begin Princess or not, you deserve respect. I come straight home to get my home- to wonder “where is my prince?” Chivalry isn’t dead, and gentlemen still work done and have time to relax. I be- The argument is a stalemate in which exist. But if you want a keeper, you have lieve that this experience has been ben- half the young ladies in relationships say to be a keeper. eficial because I have found activities to their boyfriends are gentlemen while the If you have a bandwagon you’d like to occupy my time, and my internet crave other half say their boyfriends aren’t hold- persuade people to jump on, send your seemed to steadily decrease. Once my ing up the “knight in shining armor” stan- article, about 350 words, to The Ursuline “internet ban” is over, I plan on using the internet in moderation. dard. Before you complain to your boy- staff in Room 119. 4 The Ursuline February Legally Blonde the Musical: Dazzling performances by all nMary Imre trict Attorney. Russell When St. Ursula announced also added that “with- this year’s musical, “Legally out the stage crew, the

hool News Blonde,” many talented stu- show wouldn’t have dents stepped up to take on been possible.” Sc tough roles. Singers, actors, The stage crew, dancers, and stage crew spent consisting of approxi- countless hours working on the mately fifteen people, show, but all are in agreement that their built, placed, painted, participation was worthwhile. and moved the set in Outside of normally scheduled practices, preparation for the sophomore Sierra Sturt, who played beau- show as well as during tician Paulette said she “stayed after a few the performance.

times with the directors,” and “watched When the show ap- Photo by Woodard the musical numerous times on Youtube.” proached, stage crew Senior Emma Burmeister as Elle, in pink, develops a Like participating with any group of peo- was hard at work ev- friendship with sophomore Sierra Sturt, behind in a ple and working as a “team,” the prepa- ery day. “I love being floral print and black pants, as Paulette. ration and practice took time during and on stage crew,” junior make some life-long friends,” Sturt said. outside of rehearsals at school. Lauren Poellnitz said, “it’s a great way to Senior dancer Mackenzie Rollison agreed, “The musical went very well compared be a part of the musical without actually and like most of the cast and crew, she to the months leading up to it. It was a having to be in it. It’s a lot of work, but it suffers from a case of “PMD,” or post very good product in the end,” BreAnn always results in a marvelous show.” musical depression. “I feel very accom- Russell, junior who played the role of Dis- “As stressful as tech week is, you really plished, but sad it’s over,” Rollison said. New year, new interim Mrs. Anderson: St. Ursula president n Maggie Kelly tions. During visitation week, Mrs. Ander- the expansion of the middle school. When son can be seen speaking to parents in the asked about the 6th grade Mrs. Anderson St. Ursula Academy students rang in library and watching the pep rally from said, “I’m really excited for it.” the new year with a new interim presi- the mezzanine. Her love for St. Ursula is In addition to the wonderful girls here dent. Mrs. Lynn Anderson, is enthusiastic obvious. at St. Ursula Academy, Mrs. about her new job and being enthusiasti- As interim Anderson also embraces the cally welcomed by students at St. Ursula. p r e s i d e n t , “It’s much mission of SUA and what Prior to becoming president of the Mrs. Ander- the school stands for. school, Mrs. Anderson was involved at son is every- more hands- While the embroidery on St. Ursula as an active member on the where, and the school sweaters trans- Board of Trustees. When comparing the students no- on.” -Mrs. lates to “for the glory of two jobs, Mrs. Anderson says that being tice. When God alone,” she believes president is “much more hands on, at the asked about that there is so much more board level, it’s more behind the scenes.” her visibility, Lynn Anderson in addition to that state- As a board member, Mrs. Anderson has she says that ment. She is also enthusias- helped raise money for our school and has she wants first tic about St. Ursula’s dedi- worked with the other board members to hand experiences with the girls and spend cation to service, demonstrated by Day help make SUA a great place. Although time getting to know them better. of Caring, Lenten service projects, food her position was “behind the scenes” she Along with getting to know the high drives, and book drives to help benefit the knows a lot about what goes into visita- school girls, she is also looking forward to community. 2012 The Ursuline 5 Freshman Kennedy Bohm performs freestyle. Senior athletes Some freshmen such as

Zhada Fields made it to Sports states which took place in commit to Canton, Ohio on February 24. Joining her was senior colleges Missy Lankard and fresh- n men Janet Stengle, Adri- Mia Raymond Being a successful high school enne Kinor, Mikayla Mur- student-athlete comes with the phy, and Emmy Sheehan. possibility of playing at the col- Together they beat NDA lege level. Each year, SUA has and broke the school’s

Photo by Woodard graduates who go on to compete record for the free relay. collegiately across the country and across divisions. For Senior, Cassidy Croci, the intensity Swimming sisters of playing college volleyball at the Uni- n Monica Ruma have been swimming together for nine versity of New Hampshire does not scare It’s not uncommon to attend school years, so the support comes naturally. her. “New Hampshire is giving me a full with a sibling, but playing a sport with a Allison says that “last year when I was scholarship, and the coaches expect me to brother or sister is unusual. St. Ursula’s swimming, I missed her because I never play well,” she added. swim team boasts three sets of sisters. saw her.” But, now that the Kinors are Kiley Armstrong has had the same Freshman Emmy Sehmann and her sis- back together, they can support and cheer dream for over 12 years, to play soccer in ter Marissa, senior, have been swimming for one another once again. college, and Case Western Reserve Uni- since they were young children. Now they The last set of swimming sisters, soph- versity is finally helping her fulfill this swim together for SUA. Both girls believe omores Maggie and Katie McNeeley, are dream. “A part of me has always known being on the same team has been benefi- twins. “If anything, [having a sister on I wanted to play soccer in college, but cial. Marissa says that Emmy has showed the team] has made me enjoy swimming the absolute driving point was trying to her “it takes a ton of focus to always do more,” Katie McNeeley said. Things most imagine college without playing a sport, your best.” Emmy enjoys encouragement people would take for granted, like sim- which was nearly impossible to picture,” from her sister, saying that “when I feel ply having someone to wait for car pools Armstrong said. like giving up, she won’t let me.” with, is comforting to the twins. Choosing to become part of the stu- The Sehmann sisters aren’t the only Each pair of sisters has benefited dent-athletes of New Hampshire was a ones who feel this way, though. Allison from having a sibling on the team. It has natural decision for Croci. “I am a com- Kinor, sophomore, and Adrienne, fresh- brought them closer and it gives them the petitor, and I want to excel in everything man, also appreciate the time swimming opportunity to support each other both in I do especially in school and volleyball, has allowed them to spend together. They and out of the water. and playing in college allows me to take my talents to the next level and continue SUA broomball kicks off new season to push myself,” said Croci. n Breann Russell have to be patient with underclassmen Senior Danielle Johnston has played and new people,” explained Johnston. It can be difficult to succeed in school broomball for the last four years. John- Broomball has helped Johnston to when the players are being pulled out of ston’s position on the team is “Mad-dog,” make new friends, stay in shape, and gain class and are spending more time at prac- making her one of the most important sportsmanship skills. SUA junior Leah tice than doing homework. However, for players. A “Mad-dog” is a player who can Yodzis gained some of the same benefits. some athletes, balancing school and ath- play in any position except goalie. This Both Johnston and Yodzis said that letics may not be a problem. player does the most running and work. their favorite part of the sport is their Senior Emma Miller who will be row- There are usually two “Mad-dogs” on the teammates. “I just like being active on the ing for Indiana University in the Fall said, ice at one time. ice and playing with my fellow St. Ursula “Being an athlete actually helps me with Johnston has participated in other sports sisters. I have gotten really close to some time management.” in high school such as softball and cheer- people that I wouldn’t have even met if Teaching collegiate athletes how to leading, however, none of those activi- I didn’t go out for broomball,” said Yo- implement effective time management is ties fulfilled her the way Broomball does. dzis. easier said than done. Luckily the rigor- “You don’t always have to work as a team “It’s not about winning; it’s about go- ous schedule that students at SUA are ex- in sports such as dance and gymnastics. ing out there and having a great time!” posed to seriously helps in college. But with Broomball, you need your team- Yodzis and Johnston both encourage oth- “SUA’s environment has prepared me mates to help you and vice versa, with er girls to get involved with Broomball, well. The intensity will increase because everything. You learn to be a leader. Also, because they have both had a wonderful of the caliber of players, but that only you learn to have patience because you time with it. makes me work harder,” said Croci. 6 The Ursuline February Timeline of n Miranda Ames Right: The Blade’s headquarters located downtown, opened in 1927, President Calvin Coolidge was in attendance for the opening ceremony. Below: Commencement takes place inside the unfin-

Feature ished Bell Tower of UT in 1930.

1896- Valentine Theatre opens downtown, seating 901. In 1999, the theatre under- went renovations and continues to house 1872- University of Toledo found- musical productions, plays and the Toledo ed, originally the campus was locat- Opera. “From the dressing rooms to the 1833- The city of Toledo ed downtown and called the Toledo pit, it just has such a classic feel and I love was founded. University of Arts and Trades. it,” senior Kara Mancinotti said.l l l 1835- lThe Toledo Blade was first pub- l 1897- Toledo Mudhens play their first lished, named after the famous swords game, in 2002 the team was moved to produced in our sister city, Toledo, Fifth Third Field, which has been hailed Spain. as “a fine place to take in a game,” by ballparkreview.com.

Left: Photograph of five-year-old paper seller, Edwin Culkowski, taken in 1906. Culkowski distributed The Blade for ten years before he began working in the paper’s mail room, where he remained until his retirement. Above Right: The 1910 Toledo Mudhens baseball team. The same year a local lawyer had a minor league park for the team built. 2012 The Ursuline 7 Toledo:175 years Feature Below: Art Museum in the fi nal stages of construction in 1926, this was not the fi rst location to house the museum. Right: A Jeep being loaded onto a boat and bound for the Korean War. Toledo fi rst produced Jeeps during WWII.

1900- The fi rst census year To- ledo has over 100,000 people. In the same year the Toledo 1910- Willys-Overland Toledo Zoo began; with donation of a Complex was built, the plant single woodchuck. eventually manufactured Jeeps. 2012- Toledo’s 175th anniversary ll l l l 1901- Toledo Museum of Art 1933- Tony Packo’s opens the started by Edward Drummond doors at its fi rst location. Libbey, who also began Libbey glass in 1888 and helped to give our city the nickname “The Glass City.”

1900- The first census year To- ledo has over 100,000 people. In the same year the Toledo 1910- Willys-Overland Toledo Zoo began; with donation of a Complex was built, the plant single woodchuck. eventually manufactured Jeeps. 2012- Toledo’s 175th anniversary ll l l l 1901- Toledo Museum of Art 1933- Tony Packo’s opens the started by Edward Drummond doors at its first location. Libbey, who also began Libbey glass in 1888 and helped to give our city the nickname “The Glass City.”

Left: Jamie Farr outside the original Tony Packo’s with a copy of The Blade. With the help of Farr and the popular 1970’s TV show M*A*S*H*, the Hun- garian food put Toledo on the Map. Above: A bear on a leash at the Toledo Zoo surrounded by pedestrians, two bear cubs arrived at the zoo in 1909 and 1910. 8 The Ursuline February Winter fashion trends Serving your n Maggie Sobecki and Torie plain fashioned shirts and jackets to “jazz McCollum up” and stay warm this winter. community Fashion in 2012 is centered Men’s Shirts/Plaids n Mara Kalinoski A comfy alternative to a fitted button around comfortable, versatile Whether you are looking for service styles brought back from the down shirt. Wearing oversized shirts or hours or just want to help those in need, past. men’s shirts, allows a relaxed and com- Toledo is the place to be. There are nu- Riding Boots fortable look when going out around town. merous opportunities to do good in the One popular choice for Works great with leggings and flats. Glass City. dressing up or going out with Denim Shirts Interests Junior Anna Studtmann has volunteered friends is to get comfy in leg- Bringing the 60’s and 70’s vibe back to over 160 hours at Hospice of Northwest gings and throw on a pair of life, this fashion choice will surely haunt Ohio, Vacation Bible School, and a Ger- knee high boots. This is a versatile your parents. These shirts work well with man camp sponsored by the German- choice that is good for cold weather and leggings and white or khaki pants. Try to American Organization. snow. avoid wearing “denim on denim.” “It started out with meeting service Cuffed Jeans Long Cardigans hour requirements, but I’ve stuck with This is a great choice for girls on Throwing leggings on with a neutral it because I enjoy doing it,” said Studt- the shorter side of the height line, since color, A flattering look for anyone and ev- mann. At Hospice, she spends time with it allows you to shorten your jeans while eryone, long cardigans. This allows ladies patients, talking, doing activities, or “just providing a twist to your outfit. This looks to look dressy while staying comfortable. doing little things to brighten up the at- great with Sperry’s or flats. Works well for tall and short girls alike. mosphere.” Infinity Scarves Common denominator? A feel of easi- Kids Unlimited, another organization A nice choice to dress up this winter. ness and relaxation. Enjoy this mild win- that welcomes student volunteers, was This never-ending scarf goes well with ter with the simple, versatile look. founded by Chris Amato for inner city schools. It provides after-school assis- Top 10 most tance for elementary students at North- pointe Academy and Rosary Cathedral. beautiful places Students from St. Ursula, St. John’s, n Mara Kalinoski Central Catholic, and Ottawa Hills regu- 1. Wildwood Metroparks larly volunteer at these locations. Samir Jindal, a senior at St. John’s, has been 2. Botanical Gardens avidly involved in the program for three 3. Docks years, volunteering for Kids Unlimited

4. Oak Openings Photo by Ellen Kalinoski by tutoring throughout the school year as “Wildwood is beautiful in every season. It’s well as in the summer. 5. Old West End a Toledo treasure,” said Ellen Kalinoski, “I try to volunteer every day that I’m 6. Downtown Library photography teacher at SUA. free after school,” said Jindal. “The students in the program are some of the most 7. Toledo Art Museum amazing and inspiring kids you will ever 8. Valentine Theater meet.” 9. Ottawa Park St. Ursula students also participate in the Food for Thought program directed 10. Maumee Bay by Steve North. “The best part about volunteering in Toledo is the sense of com- Things to do munity and collaboration,” said North, who also works with the organizations

Photo by Mara Kalinoski 1Matters, Cherry Street Mission, and The in Toledo Fifth Third Field, home of the Toledo Servant Leadership Center of Toledo. Imagination Station Mud Hens baseball team. “It’s a great Other service opportunities in Toledo Erie Street Market place for everyone in the family,” said include volunteering at the Cherry Street social studies teacher Ms. Hodge. Mission, partaking in the Big Brothers Toledo Zoo Big Sisters program, or participating in Mud Hens stadium Butterfly House the 4.5 Poverty Immersion, which gives Walleye arena Ottawa Tavern students an opportunity to experience Culture Clash Records four and a half days in the life of an im- Tony Packo’s poverished Toledo citizen.

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Permission to paint adds color News Local nMadeleine Toerne

Without any other canvas, street artists make use of the buildings, bridges, trains, and other structures in the urban Toledo area to display their paintings. The differ- ence between vandalism and art lies in the permission the artist, or criminal, receives from the owner of the property. Graffiti may be beautiful and lighten up an area, but the artist is putting themselves in a bad light, according to art teacher Mrs. Ellis, unless they have permission. Photo by Madeleine Toerne “When it comes to private property, Mario Torero and a group of mural artists sponsered by Sofia Quintero Art get permission,” Mrs. Ellis said in reac- & Cultural Center painted the I-75 overpass between Broadway and Logan tion to non-permitted graffiti activity. “If Street in 2010 they have a plan and present their ideas, a and artistic way. Murals are one example located on Broadway Street, partnered lot of people would be open,” she added. of this. with Bowling Green State University to Artists turn to graffiti “to make people “There are some really good graffiti have California artist Mario Torero and see their artistic ability,” junior Marissa artists and mural artists,” Mrs. Ellis said. community artists paint the mural on the Fernandez said. “I’ve seen a lot of really cool mural art in Broadway I-75 overpass. It is definitely seen by all. Juniors Bec- Europe.” No matter how beautiful or meaningful ca Joesph and Megan Rafac agreed that Broadway Street in south Toledo is the artwork may be, if the artist is dressed graffiti is “most prevalent downtown To- an area abound with murals and street art- in all black in the middle of the night, it’s ledo and on trains.” work. The city of Toledo grants these art- most likely illegal activity and will be Street art in Toledo, separate from gang ists permission, and their artwork is free condemned. Street artists can instead ask tagging and graffiti, is used to publicize of gang signals and obscene words. permission and display their art work for political and social opinions in a unique Sofia Quintero Art & Cultural Center, free in the Toledo area. Family owned restaurants in the future for some students nAbby Papenfus opened a few restaurants “despite that he ter than free food?” Delicious food, job opportunities, and was a high school math teacher in Syria,” However, getting their friends jobs is a family tradition present themselves to a Karam said. tough task. In fact, Mancy described how number of SUA students. “My dad has always been in the res- she even has to go through the whole ap- Cousins junior Gabby and sophomore taurant business. His dad actually owned plication and interview process. Olivia Mancy’s family restaurants, includ- a restaurant in downtown Toledo a long The girls have conflicting opinions about ing Mancy’s Steakhouse, Mancy’s Italian time ago. That’s how it all started,” junior running their family businesses. Barazi Grill, Shorty’s True American Roadhouse, Sydney Salloukh of LaScola Italian Grill, and Karam both agree that they want to and Mancy’s Bluewater Grille, were start- The Hungry I, and Burger Bar 419 said. pursue different careers; Karam wants to ed by their great grandfather, Gus Man- Typically, the students whose families be a doctor. However, Mancy disagreed. cy. In 1973, the original Mancy’s Ideal, own restaurants do not need to worry “I would love to take the restaurants over which was built in 1921, burnt down but about jobs or meals. when I’m am older, they are the most was rebuilt into Mancy’s Steakhouse. The Junior Rahaf Barazi of Ferdos restaurant valuable family heirloom. We are very other restaurants followed. describes how she gets food from her res- proud of the business and would hate to Barada Restaurant & Lounge, owned taurant practically every day. see the business go under just because no by junior Yara Karam’s family, originated Barazi, Salloukh, and Mancy all agreed one is going to step up and run them.” 20 years ago after her father moved from that free food for friends is a possibility. Another St. Ursula student whose fam- Syria. He received multiple degrees in “It’s never a big deal to give them food,” ily owns a restaurant includes senior Zaza business at the University of Toledo and Barazi said. Salloukh added, “What’s bet- Barone of Rosie’s Italian Grille. 10 The Ursuline February Local music scene nMara Kalinoski They may have been the tar- from St. John’s, get of John Denver’s disparag- and Mickey Os- ing song, but Saturday nights thimer, from in Toledo, Ohio are often filled Maumee Valley, with talented local musicians. have been play- Students from area high ing together since schools have an amazing array they first met. Photo by Dana Killam

Local News of talents, whether it involves “We’ve met The Rooftops perform a free concert in downtown Sylvania. a lot of friends instruments or vocals. The Toledo “Playing in Toledo, a lot of our friends have been great in sup- through playing area has ample opportunities for porting us,” said bassist Sachin Jindal, far left. these local bands to be showcased. shows in Tole- St. John’s senior Austin Wasielewski do, a city with rich musical history,” said Eyes on the City is the band of South- formed the band Moose Indian with Jindal, who plays guitar and bass in the view seniors Nick Chagin, Chris Estrel, classmates Nick Ruma, Jack Slater, and group. Their band has performed at the Adam Klepzig, Jeff Tiedeken, and junior Hunter Viers because “I really like to play St. John’s Battle of the Bands, where mu- Tanner Wertz. music, and I really like to hang out with sicians at the school play covers or origi- They have played at The Village Idiot my friends,” Wasielewski said. nal songs. and at Southview. St. Ursula junior Au- “The best part of playing in Toledo is Frankie’s Inner City, located on Main drey Lucius, who is friends with the band that there’s a cool adrenaline playing for Street, is a venue where the Rooftops members, says that she enjoys watching your friends,” added Wasielewski. play many shows, but they also perform them perform. The Rooftops are another band that was at graduation and birthday parties. “Eyes on the City is a lively formed in Toledo by local students. Sa- Local bands and artists also perform the band, and they connect with their audi- chin Jindal, Jacob Sigman, Brian Earl, all Ottawa Tavern and the Omni. ence,” said Lucius. Toledo produces successful black Americans nAbby Papenfus disease...before breakfast tomorrow,” afraid of working hard and that she “con- Black History Month is “increasingly Pearson joked. siders [herself] to be goal oriented and relevant because many of the black his- He added, “Seriously though, the only it has served [her] well.” Her hard work tory makers are dying, as are those who real life goal I have is to die poor after allowed her to graduate from the E.W. were around to experience the history as having given all of my worldly resources Scripps School of Journalism at Ohio Uni- it was being made,” Keon Pearson last to intelligent and under-priveleged stu- versity with a major in Broadcast News year’s valedictorian from St. Francis De dents.” and a minor in African American Studies. Sales said. Accomplished local African Pearson is Despite already having a Americans are the reason Black History an advocate of “You have three great job, Brown still sets Month is so monumental. Black History goals for herself. “This year Keon Pearson is now a freshman at Har- Month. “At a options on any my goal is to continue to vard University. His hectic schedule in certain point, break ground in my career, high school including mock trial and quiz blacks could given day: study, to be there for my children, bowl teams, chess, and far more prepared lose touch with eat, or sleep. and relax more and smell the him for college. “There’s a saying at Har- their history if roses,” Brown said. vard that goes along the lines of ‘You have the point is not Pick two.” - Like Pearson, Black His- three options on any given day: study, eat, made to reintro- tory Month is important to or sleep. Pick two,’” Pearson said. duce this history Keon Pearson Brown. “[It] allows all of In his life, Pearson has had many men- to every genera- us to reflect on the contri- tors who shaped who he is today. He be- tion,” he said. butions of African Americans. It’s a time lieves that success cannot be achieved by A St. Ursula alumna, Kristian Brown that I take to learn more about our history a person without the help of a mentor. is also making history as an anchor for and where we’ve come from and where All of Pearson’s hard work is focused 13 ABC. She too has mentors in her life, we need to go in the future,” Brown said. towards majoring in molecular and cellu- including her Aunt Marsha “who is also Other famous African Americans from lar biology and minoring in philosophy. an anchor at WDTN in Dayton,” Brown the Toledo area include Jon Hendricks, However, he hopes to travel all across the said. “She was the first one to encourage a universally known jazz vocalist, Ella world to places such as California, Massa- me to pursue broadcast journalism. My Stewart, who opened a pharmacy, and chusetts, Scandinavia, and Japan. Also, he relationship with her is priceless.” of course Toledo’s own mayor, Michael hopes to “cure cancer, AIDS, and heart Brown shared that she has never been Bell. 2012 The Ursuline 11 Students

School News consider joining up n Torie McCollum Senator John F. Kennedy gave students at the Univer- sity of Michigan a challenge in 1960: to peacefully serve their country by living and working in developing countries. From this challenge, the Peace Corps was created. The Peace Corps boasts over 200,000 volunteers that have served in 139 countries. Volunteers are provided with a living allowance that takes care of housing, food, and incidentals, giving them the opportunity to live in a way that is close to the people in their local communities.

Photo by Woodard Junior Isabella Gorka is already de- Senior Lauren Burns and her father impress the other father-daughter duos voted to this cause. “I’ve always wanted at the annual dance event. Burns dressed as Marilyn Monroe, complete with a to get a job out of an office that helps blonde wig and signature white dress while her father channeled Clark Gable. people,” said Gorka. Her plans are to join right after high school and to make a career out of it as well. Dancing with the stars Gorka has wanted to join for about a year now, she said. “I first heard about n Sarah Manning chosen by the other duos in attendance it because a friend told me she wanted to Costumes ranged from Marilyn Monroe by an informal voice vote, were: Fresh- join,” she added. Education is her main to the Flintstones, someone even dressed man Elena Macino tied with Monica Yea- focus, but she’s willing to accept anything up as Napoleon Dynamite. Students said ger, sophomore, Megan Wheeler, junior, that comes her way. She tells of her desire they saw many fun and creative costumes Marissa Fernandez and Senior, Lauren to go to India, because she’s heard many which made the dance that much more Burns. stories of poverty and scarcity there. exciting. Sophomore Megan Wheeler attended The Peace Corps just recently cel- Lights, Camera, Arrows! The Holly- the dance again this year and said, “I ebrated its 50 year anniversary in 2011. wood themed father-daughter dance took had a lot of fun dancing with my dad The Kennedy Center for the Performing place on Sunday, February 12. St. Ursula and friends.” When asked what the most Arts presented the organization with an students spent a fun evening in the field memorable event at the dance was, she honorary concert to celebrate their his- house dining and dancing with their dads. responded, “Seeing Mr. Mancy do the tory. The event also accented the work of From the wild costumes to the creative splits!” A word of advice from Wheeler to Peace Corps volunteers in West Africa, dance moves it was sure to be a night to anyone who didn’t attend the dance, “If and their efforts in education as well as remember. you did not go this year, you missed out malaria prevention. Dinner for the girls and their dads was on a fun night with your dad and need to Today volunteers continue to bring definitely a hit. The food was from Man- go next year.” clean water and technology to needed ar- cy’s resturants and served buffet style. The father daughter dance is an impor- eas, as well as working in HIV/AIDS pre- “The food was delicious and there was tant event that has always helped to give vention and more. The service length is a plethora of choices,” said sophomore, girls quality time with their dads. “We 27 months. This includes about 10 weeks Margaret Sobecki. tend to overlook the things that our dads of in-country training and 24 months of Following the dinner, each class had a do for us and sometimes get so caught up volunteer service. The application pro- dance competition for the dads and their in our social lives we forget to thank them cess as a whole takes about 9-12 months. daughters, which provided great enter- for everything they do. That’s why I think The minimum age is 18, and there is no tainment and laughs for those dancing it’s really cool to have a dance just dedi- maximum age. “I think it’ll make me and watching alike. cated to spending time with your dad,” more grateful for what I have; only I’m a Winners of the dance competition, Maggie Kelly said. little scared,” explained Gorka. 12 The Ursuline February “Jersey Boys” comes to

Reviews Toledo n Meredith Wolf Photo from wrap-up.com Photo from The Broadway hit “Jersey Boys” The poster from Drake’s current tour. The rapper told his fans that Columbus is came to Toledo’s Stranahan Theater on one of his favorite places to perform during the concert. February 7th and stayed until the 26th. The musical tells the story of Frankie Val- li, Tommy DeVito, Nick Massi, and Bob Drake’s Columbus concert Gaudio as they formed one of the most n Ellyn Loss stopped the music and gave a “shout out” popular rock groups of the 1960’s, the Thousands of people poured into the portion to his fans. Crazy fans scrambled Four Seasons. Shottenstein Center anxiously awaiting to stand on top of their seats, waving signs The show is essentially a VH1 Be- the performance of one of the biggest in the air, doing anything they could do to hind the Music special, explaining the artists in the industry, Drake. After rap- get a personalized shout out from the rap- triumphs and troubles that the infamous pers A$AP Rocky and Kendrick Lamar per. Drake went into the slower portion of group faced throughout their career from wrapped up their opening acts, Drake’s the concert, playing fan favorites “Mar- mob associations to jail time. Chart top- eighty-five minute set kicked off with one vin’s Room” and “Shot for Me.” ping hits like “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” of the more popular songs on the Take Before closing the show, the rapper “Walk Like A Man,” and “December Care album, “Crew Love.” made sure to tell his fans where he would 1963 (What A Night)” had the audience The 21,000 person arena erupted with be after the concert causing a frenzy of singing along. screams when the 23 year-old Toronto people to scurry out of the every exit pos- After seeing it two years ago, I thought rapper took the stage for his Club Para- sible once the final song was played. With that this time around was just as amaz- dise tour. The setlist included a mix of his uncanny charisma and captivating ing and entertaining. Everything from the songs off of his new album, Take Care, as stage presence, Drake always seems to 60’s attire and dance moves to the Jersey well as a few from previous albums. make sure that his fans will “miss [him] a accents was perfection. Since the boys Half way through the show, Drake little when [he’s] gone.” were from a rough New Jersey neighbor- hood, there is some language, but it fits “Hundred Years” worth the time the era and background of the characters. The cast’s characterizations are noth- nMadeline Toerne Family is the main subject matter in the ing if not impressive. Hayden Milanes, novel; the traditions of their forefathers, who plays the band’s frontman, embodies Magical and full of wisdom, tragedy of poor living conditions, despair Frankie Valli’s famously distinctive voice Gabriel García Márquez’s “One Hun- in war and government, interest in tech- as beautifully as anyone ever could. dred Years of Solitude,” is the story of nological developments, hostility toward Many of the girls at St. Ursula may the multi-generational Buendía family in in-laws, hard work that never pays off, have never even heard of the band, let the fictional town of Macondo. fear of incest, and most importantly alone listen to their music. Since it is more Márquez’s style in “One Hundred solitude in company. The explication of their parents or grandparents’ genre, a lot Years of Solitude” is described as magi- all of these human conditions and char- of teenagers would think they couldn’t re- cal realism. The style Márquez uses is acteristics by Márquez are so realistic late to the story. inspired by his grandmother, whom and heart-wrenching, the readers find However, the music is excellent and Márquez recalls telling the most “fan- themselves outside of their world and the interesting dialogue had the audience tastic or improbable” stories as if they immersed in the lives of the Buendías. laughing for much of the duration of the were the “irrefutable truth.” Márquez If you are an aficionado of history, the show. The production could definitely be translates this “deadpan” style into his beautiful English language (translated seen as a touch of the Real Housewives novel remarkably. Every sentence is from Spanish actually), and love and of New Jersey with the class of the 60’s, worth re-reading. despair, then this story of life and death which is an entertaining compliment in Márquez’s novel highlights and dis- is one that you will have trouble putting my book! sects all aspects of the human condition. down.