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section causes the team to perform bet- lieve having a student section affects the are highlighted when the opposing fans’ ter? The answer was a resounding and opposing team’s performance? Coach eyes are watching you.” If you think Cameron Keuning ‘16 unanimous yes. Ryan gave me a great Olejniczak and Cassius agreed that it about it, the student section is rather Editor-in-Chief explanation: “no one wants to play in had a bit of an effect, whereas Coach adept at that. Cheers like front of empty stands. It shows how Donnelly strongly agreed that student “fundamentals,” “air ball,” and “who early much a team can feed off the energy.” sections have an effect on opposing was that to?” call specific individuals on every Coach Olejniczak observed this effect, teams. Coach O that having a student their mistakes and force them to relive student and said that the student section “gives a section “might make it more difficult to those mistakes by being constantly re- N at U of little extra to the players,” and he pro- gain momentum.” He also stated, “The minded of them. D has watched a football, basketball, posed that part of the reason might be louder the student section is has more of In my final question, I had to play hockey, or soccer game and cheered on that “they’re playing for their class- an effect.” It might be possible that from devil’s advocate a little and ask if there the Cubs from the student section. It is mates.” Cassius also concurred in say- his viewpoint, it is harder to notice the were any circumstances in which a stu- always noted as one of the best experi- dent section could be harmful to play of ences at The High, especially when the the team it is rooting for. The answer I student section is one of the best in the received was a firm no. Ryan informed state of Michigan, if not the best. Both me that “the team loves those nights this year and last we packed hundreds of where their brothers have the stands students into our own gymnasium as packed, and they’re cheering them on.” well as other, more prestigious (and Coach Donnelly said, “No. The louder what were supposedly neutral) venues the better.” While both Cassius and like Calihan Hall and the Breslin Center Coach Olejniczak found some way that for basketball, and Compuware Arena it could be potentially harmful, they for hockey. I say “supposedly neutral” agreed that a student section could do because having as many students cheer only good. The one situation Coach O their hearts out for the Cubs makes it pointed out was if “the student section more of a home field advantage than stops cheering FOR us,” and the only one would think. Sure, we may have lost reason Cassius could find was that at “The Bres” and Compuware, but “maybe it makes players try to do too there is no doubt that the spirit of the U much at times, but I think it does more of D students resonated within the ing that it “definitely has a positive ef- effects because the student section is so good than harm.” So as long as the stu- hearts and minds of the players and fect on how you play.” Coach Donnelly far away from the football field itself. dents stay loyal, the Cubs will do just coaches. We all get a chance to watch universalized this idea, saying that “it At a basketball game, however, the stu- fine. the game from the student section, but motivates regardless of the sport,” and dent section is right up on the court. very few get a chance to be cheered on that “the amount of support gives you Coach Donnelly, therefore, said that As you can see, both coaches and ath- by that very same student section. I was something to play for.” I’m sure even there is “no question” that the student letes alike agree that the student section able to talk to Senior quarterback Ryan the sports that do not draw as much of a section has an effect on the opposing is a great asset to the play of an athletic Brand, Junior basketball player Cassius student section can relate to this as well. team. He said it has “an intimidating team. Having one of the best student Winston, and their respective coaches, I can say from experience that when as effect, especially on travelling teams.” sections in the state makes it even bet- Oscar Olejniczak and Pat Donnelly, much as one student comes and watches Cassius leaned a little bit more towards ter. With important state playoff games about what that experience is like. the bowling team, I try to ramp up my Coach Olejniczak’s viewpoint, saying, coming up for basketball and hockey, we better show up in droves to support I asked the same general questions to game just a little bit more. “it could be and intimidation factor. Not a lot of people are used to playing in big our Cubs, because it is blatantly clear all four participants. The first was as The next question stirred up a mixed that it is very beneficial. follows: do you believe having a student response. The question was: do you be- crowds.” Ryan had a good insight into this factor on opposing teams: “mistakes

the second consecutive year. To suc- cently played well against the number this is Cassius Winston's team. He takes ceed, they will need to improve their one team in the state in Detroit Western. over big games, averaging 33.5 points Matt Burr ‘16 offense as the Cubs were only able to Their next challenge will come from per game against the top 10 in the state Editor exceed 60 points once in their 11 games either Oak Park or North Farmington in and helps get his teammates going with against league opponents. The offense the Southfield Regional. Both teams pin-point passes and great court vision. goes primarily through star point guard play very well, but it would interesting U of D has had their good games Cassius Winston, but it is only at its best to see the Cubs face North Farmington and they have had some bad games, but when senior guard Gary Collins is scor- because they have Billy Thomas. Thom- in order to advance in the playoffs, they ith the regular ing as well. Defensively, the Cubs are as, who was recently ruled ineligible for are going to have to play at their best by season and the one of the premier teams in the state, as the state playoffs, starred as a starter in using good ball movement to get open Catholic League they have two 6'9” big men in Gregory the Cubs trip to Breslin last March and looks and locking down the elite talents W Tournament now Eboigbodin and Ikechukwu Eke, who was instrumental in bringing Eke and they may meet in March. The state over, the Cub varsity basketball team are developing into nice shot blockers as Greg to U of D. If the Cubs are able to playoffs cannot come any sooner and it heads into the playoffs with a 14-2 regu- well as dominating rebounders. The advance to the quarterfinals, they will is sure to be an exciting month of bas- lar season record and a 7-1 record in the back court also has plenty of solid wing most likely face either Macomb Dakota ketball for the Cubs. Catholic League. The Cubs finished as defenders, as Gary Collins can limit oth- or Clarkston at Calihan Hall. With a vic- the regular season champions of the er teams' star wings by making them tory at Calihan, the Cubs will probably Catholic League, only losing to the work for their points. A combination of face Detroit Western, the best team in Brother Rice Warriors, and controlled juniors Matt Schearer and Obi Duru as the state, at the Breslin Center. the number one seed in the Catholic well as freshman Elijah Collins also No matter what happens or who League playoffs, where they won their provide plenty of defensive activity wins, the Cubs will have to play each third consecutive Catholic League title along the perimeter. game one at a time. Only 7 players re- in a 58-44 victory over Orchard Lake St. The road to the state finals at the turned from the team that went all the Mary’s. Breslin Center in East Lansing will be a way to the state semifinals (Winston and However, the Cubs are not done bigger challenge than getting to Calihan, Gary Collins are the only returning with their season, as they look to ad- though. The Cubs, in Districts, got past starters), leaving this team somewhat vance to back to the Breslin Center for a tough Renaissance team who had re- inexperienced. Although he is a junior, Page 2 The Cub News, March 2015 Cub Life

IM commissioner, and that has the Brewer and Ramirez teach us technique league questioning whether or not Mr. and push us to be the best wrestlers that Matt Burr ‘16 Hill stacked his team by surrounding an we can be. When asked about the young team and Coach Bowers's head coaching Editor IM legend with an All-Star supporting Noah Tylutki ‘17 debut, the senior captains felt that Coach Staff Writer cast. Would it have been fair for Mi- Bowers is doing an excellent job in his chael Jordan to have the league commis- first year. He brings a different perspec- sioner as his owner? At any rate, the tive to the sport of wrestling and is very ome may argue that the great- encouraging. They are also impressed so team keeps playing and lets their cham- far with how far the team has come since est team at U of D is the 3- pionship rings do the talking with a his season, the Cub Wrestling the beginning of the season. They also time Catholic League champi- swagger comparable to the 1980s Miami team has 16 members and is like how the team is committed to the ons basketball team. Others S Hurricanes. Fans compare them to this led by senior captains Nick Je- sport and are stepping up. may point to the bowling team and their lonek, Josh Weeks, and John year's undefeated Kentucky Wildcats, Perhaps the most anticipated TMcRoberts and junior captain John recent state championship success. And and root desperately for them to lose at match of the year is when the Cubs wres- Ginotti. These four captains have had let's not forget the hockey team, which the hands of the young upstarts in 3G tle De La Salle. In fact, there is a wres- many great accomplishments so far this is looking for its 3rd consecutive Frozen tling rivalry trophy between the two led by Greg Leatherwood. year. Nick Jelonek tied the school record schools called the Challenge Cup. In Four. But what if I told you there was a with the fastest pin, which was in six sec- Homeroom 3A, nicknamed The 2005, U of D and De La Salle both start- team that could not be beat? Coming off onds, at the Lincoln Park Invitational Hill after The U, does not care what the ed wrestling programs. Both schools then team tournament in the 140 pound 2 perfect seasons in football and dodge- decided that since both teams were estab- critics say or what the fans think. In a weight class and also went 5-0 that same ball, Homeroom 3A is searching for lished in the same year, they would have year filled with scrutiny, they keep per- day. According to Nick, the six second their third title in 3 tries this 2014-2015 a rivalry trophy. This year, which was forming at a championship level which school record tying pin is his greatest the 10th anniversary of the first Challenge Intramural Season. Led by future IM career highlight so far. He also has re- keep people wondering: are they the Cup, both schools agreed to Hall of Famer Ryan Byrd and his record ceived a letter to wrestle at Grand Valley greatest Intramural team ever? -smashing 6 IM championship shirts, the State University, which he is consider- have two local Cub Scout troops from team has battled through close games ing. Josh Weeks finished 3rd in the Wilde Elementary and St. Anne Church and tough competition, but has comes 171 pound weight class at the West Bloomfield Invitational. Last season, out victorious time and time again. Josh earned his varsity letter and ` Yet the magical season has not placed 3rd at a tournament on the same come without some hardship. Their day. This is Josh's career highlight so far. John McRoberts finished 3rd in the homeroom teacher, Mr. Dan Hill, is the 145 pound weight class at the Wayne County Invitational, finished 4th at the West Bloomfield Invitational, and went 5-0 at the Notre Dame Fighting Irish Duals team tournament. Accord- ing to John, his 3rd place at the Wayne County Invitational is the greatest moment of his career so far. And fi- qualifying at the Dakota High School An- nally, junior John Ginotti finished 3rd nual Cougar Classic and placing third at in the West Bloomfield Invitational in come and watch the match. Before the the Plymouth-Canton-Salem Invitational. the 125 pound weight class. Even though match, both schools also helped host a Lance Shackelford ‘16 The team also won its first Catholic we have a young team, we placed 3rd as a wrestling clinic to talk to the scouts Bowler League Divisional title since 2013, and, team at the Notre Dame Fighting Irish about the fundamentals of wrestling and proving that the third time really is the Duals. to help promote the sport of wrestling. The clinic was a hit, and both schools charm (the team went to the Catholic Wrestling is a very hard sport, agreed to host the clinic every year from League finals for the third consecutive which includes weight training, condi- now on as a part of the Challenge Cup season), its first Catholic League Champi- tioning, technique, nutrition, and mental tradition. xpectations were high entering onship since 2006. The team also made it toughness. These captains have proven to this season, as the Cub bowlers to the state tournament for the second con- be great leaders and mentors on and off As a new member of the team, I entered the season as reigning secutive season, qualifying second in its the mat, considering the fact that half of joined wrestling to stay in shape for foot- Division 1 state champions. Af- region for the second straight year. The the team is new to the sport. The captains ball. It has grown to become way more Eter that season, however, the team was in team also sent its third individual bowler and coaches have helped the new grap- than that, as I have bonded with the team dire need for a couple bowlers to step up to the state tournament in the last two plers wrestle with mental toughness, and made new friends. I have a tremen- and fill the roles of seniors Lloyd Lyons years, as Cameron Keuning qualified sixth heart, and determination. New Head dous amount of pride for our wrestling and Dave Kucken, both of whom were in the region in order to advance to states Coach Bowers and assistant coaches team and all that we have accomplished. consistent and clutch down the stretch. (Lloyd Lyons and Mike Davis qualified Returning bowlers, like senior Mike Davis last year). and juniors Keith Reid and Cameron With high expectations, the Cubs en- Keuning, were expected to lead the team, tered the state tournament on March 6th as but the team still lacked a fourth and fifth the team to beat. Poor bowling in the man. One of the biggest surprises was baker game portion of a baker-heavy qual- freshman Ryan Reid (brother of Keith), ifying block found the Cubs 140 pins out- who walked into the role as fourth man side the cut, however, in 13th place. Dis- with a swagger like that of an upperclass- appointment filled the squad, especially man. Ryan averaged 200 this past year, the seniors, as the team was unable to live which is almost unheard of from a fresh- up to the hype that it was given throughout man on varsity. The fifth slot was shared the season. It will do its best to remain the whole year by senior Max Lentine and successful. Keith Reid and Cameron junior Jimmy Jenereaux. Both bowled Keuning will have to step up and lead the well for the most part, but that fifth spot team, and Ryan Reid will have to continue remained a question mark even into the bowling well. Jimmy Jenereaux will prob- state tournament. ably step into the fourth slot full-time, but The team enjoyed some success this that fifth spot will remain questionable year that it had not seen in previous years, until tryouts fill it for the time being.

get so caught up in their busy lives that can be something simple as praying vocab quiz, can we instead use that time forget there is a religious aspect to once a day or as complex as donating to get closer to God? Lent is a time of Matt Burr ‘16 school life outside of the theology class- time in service to others. fasting and prayer, but in order for it to Editor room. Sure, we may be reminded of Yet it seems like with basketball be successful, we need to engage in Lent each Friday when Chef Rodney and hockey heating up and the spring prayer and actively fast, not just the ab- has replaced all the chicken with fish sports season coming around the corner, stinence of meat on Friday because the t can be hard to and the pepperoni pizza with just we forget what Lent is all about. U of D cafeteria does not provide any. Who remember with cheese, but Lent is not just about not offers plenty of opportunities to prepare knows? Maybe, if we try to actually sports playoffs, eating meat on Friday or giving up a for God with the Chapel open during the pray during the school day, we may ac- back-breaking pleasure for 40 days. Lent is a time to day for prayer, morning prayer, and the tually enjoy praying. papers, and mindI-boggling quizzes that get closer to God in preparation for daily Examen. Instead of cramming in this is the season of Lent. Students can Easter on April 5th. That preparation those two extra minutes to study for that Page 3 The Cub News, March 2015 CUB LIFE

did the Parisi Workout, and from 4-5 [Nowitzky] every 5-6 games at second. I was weightlifting. Then we started a will probably be the closer for us as What are your individual expecta- Matt Burr ‘16 four man pitching and hitting workout in well. tions for the season as well as team Editor January. We also did early Saturday expectations? morning workouts with running and lift- For the team, I feel our expectations are ing. Who do you view as your biggest to win the Catholic League, play as a competition during the season? team, and go far in state playoffs. My personal expectation is to help out the You led off last year and played most- Whoever we play in the Catholic league team more in order for us to achieve our W hat have you done during the ly second base and shortstop, what final. team expectations. offseason to get you ready for this sea- will your role in the Cub lineup be son? this year? Which Major League Baseball player We started in September doing workouts Probably lead-off again, and primarily at do you think you play most like? from 3-5 pm after school. From 3-4 we shortstop and switch off with Drew Jose Altuve

John Ghawi ’16 that colleges accept both the ACT and The SAT differs from the ACT in as- on the number of correct answers with Editor the SAT. pect of the SAT is an aptitude test while no penalty for guessing.The ACT has an As with many situations in higher ed- the ACT is more of a critical thinking Interest Inventory that allows students to ucation, financial reasons were the cause assessment. The ACT is an achievement evaluate their interests in various career of the change. The SAT company won test, measuring what a student has options. the rights to a three year, $17.1 million learned in school. The SAT is more of Now you may ask, how does this I n the spring of 2016 contract with the state of Michigan. an aptitude test, testing reasoning and affect U of D? Well, in the class of 2014 Michigan will officially In Michigan, all of the current state verbal abilities. only 32 students took the SAT out of The ACT has up to 5 com- 174. In this years senior class, only 17 ponents: English, Mathe- students have taken it. This change will matics, Reading, Science, not affect U of D very much because and an optional Writing most colleges will still accept the ACT. Test. The SAT has only 3 Another issue that has risen is this components: Critical Read- change according to Mrs. Bennetts is a ing, Mathematics, and a re- “social justice issue” because some peo- quired Writing Test. ple can not afford to practice multiple The College Board intro- tests and take them more than one test duced a new version of the so their original score is all they will SAT in 2005, with a manda- have. tory writing test. ACT con- The main use for the SAT at U of D is tinues to offer its well- students who qualify for the National established test, plus an op- Merit Scholar program but other than tional writing test. You take that it is really personal preference. The the ACT Writing Test only national merit scholar program is set for if required or requested by students who score in the upper percen- the college(s) you're apply- tile on the PSAT which all sophomores ing to.The SAT penalizes and juniors take. It provides scholar- you for wrong answers, so guessing is ships and opportunities to study abroad. discouraged. The ACT is scored based

change from the ACT test to the SAT testing is based on the ACT (the test for the primary college entrance MEAP and the IOWA), but this will test.This seems to be an alarming situa- more than likely change in the near tion initially, but the effect on students future to fall more in line with SAT is going to be minimal due to the fact processes. Page 4 The Cub News, Spring 2014 School Culture

Aaron Abney ‘16 people want change but don't know advancement of people through net- on the topic of the "Black Lives Editor how to go about it. working. Showing that in the world it's Matter" movement. not what you know it's who you know. There were five forums hosted by vari- The keynote address was given by Dr. ous speakers that I think accomplished The final forum was hosted by U of Ds Jesse Jackson III. He focused on the advancement of U of D Jesuit BASE people through recently hosted their annual convention. formal educa- The conventions theme was " The Time tion. Which is is every important, Now". The E Board, the student leader- Dr. Jackson says ship of BASE, picked this quote to base that college is the convention on because of recent for everybody actions in our country. As we all know but Degrees social injustices happen everyday in the aren't. If we the goal. US, but BASE wanted to educate their want to change members and others about how they The first forum was hosted by three po- the society we lice deputies, who told our stu- live in, we need dents the truth about what goes to educate. on in their minds as they protect Without education we can't move for- us. own BASE E board and Mercy E board ward as people. Another forum was hosted by Dr. Karry Ford, on intro racial rela- tionships. As a community, if we want change we have to treat each other within our ommunity better.

could be the change. It's obvious that The third forum was hosted by Mr. John Quarells. He focused on the

season, but the rotation is shaky behind are in the enviable position of having Jonathan Spunar ‘17 him, as the bulk of a pitching staff that too many hitters. Boston added free- Many baseball fans were puzzled by the finished 13th in the NL in ERA returns. agents Hanley Ramirez and Pablo Sand- Editor Athletics’ sudden fire sale after their The bullpen, led by former Cardinal oval to an already formidable lineup loss in the AL wild-card game. GM Bil- closer and Port Huron native Jason that includes Dustin Pedroia and David ly Beane traded away star hitters Josh I t may still be win- Motte, is also largely unproven. On the Ortiz. The glut of talent is most appar- Donaldson and Brandon Moss and let ter in Detroit, but offensive side, the Cubs made some ent in the outfield where prospects midseason acquisitions Jon Lester and smart free-agent pickups such as catch- Rusney Castillo and Mookie Betts are down in Florida and Arizona, pitchers Jeff Samardzija leave in free agency. To and catchers are reporting to spring er Miguel Montero and outfielder Dex- competing for playing time with veter- replace Moss and Donaldson, Oakland training to begin another MLB season. ter Fowler. However, they will still rely ans Allen Craig, Shane Victorino, and brought in infielders Billy Butler, Brett The offseason brought many compel- heavily on prospects Kris Bryant, Jorge Daniel Nava. To add to the mess, Lawrie, and Ike Davis, along with for- ling storylines that will elevate some Soler, and Javier Baez. These players Ramirez is being moved to left field to mer Rays jack-of-all-trades Ben Zo- teams to playoff contention and bring are heavily hyped as future stars, but if make room for promising shortstop brist. The drastic changes represent a others back to mediocrity. Here is a they cannot develop as hitter, the lineup Xander Bogaerts. The whole arrange- significant downgrade to a lineup that look at some of the most fascinating will look similar to the one that batted a ment makes for an amazing amount of already struggled at times last year. Un- teams of the new season and their hopes collective .239 in 2014. Chicago cer- depth and lineup flexibility for manager til Jarrod Parker and AJ Griffin return of a World Series crown: tainly made some welcome noise in the John Farrell. If a rotation that includes from Tommy John surgery, the rotation offseason, but they still lag behind the former Tigers pitcher Rick Porcello can The Nationals open the year as the clear also looks to be very shaky and incon- Cardinals and Pirates in the NL Central. improve from their 4.01 ERA in 2014, World Series favorite after signing for- sistent. The A’s will be counting on for- Boston will likely move to the top of a mer Tigers’ ace Max Scherzer. With mer Rays ace Scott Kazmir, who was crowded AL East. Scherzer, Stephen Strasburg, Jordan Most teams would be satisfied with a 94 an All-Star for the first time since 2008 Zimmermann, Doug Fister, and Gio -win season, but the Dodgers definitely last season, to bear much of the load. Gonzalez, Washington is in the envia- were not. They made some major over- The Royals may have lost in the World Oakland may have the Moneyball phi- ble position of having 15-game winner hauls this offseason by trading Matt Series to the Giants, but their postsea- losophy, but Billy Beane’s moves this Tanner Roark come out of the bullpen. Kemp to the Padres and acquiring a son run was supposed to usher in an end offseason have the Athletics sliding out Their rotation looks to be the best in the new double-play combo in Jimmy Rol- to their historical irrelevance. However, of playoff contention. National League since the 2011 Phil- lins and Howie Kendrick. Los Angeles their questionable moves this offseason lies, who featured aces Roy Halladay also lost shortstop Hanley Ramirez to placed a major roadblock in their path. and Cliff Lee. Washington’s lineup has the Red Sox, which could be a big blow Kansas City lost designated hitter Billy some question marks, primarily if out- to the lineup. How much of a blow Butler and replaced him with former fielder Bryce Harper can finally live up could be determined by the perfor- Mariner Kendrys Morales, who had to his preseason hype. He has been mance of star prospect Joc Pederson, a .218 batting average last season. This pegged as a breakout star for the last who will replace Kemp in center field. represents a downgrade for an offense two years, but he has been hampered by The Dodgers once again have a very that already was 9th in runs and last in injuries and has yet to hit for a .300 av- strong rotation, with 2014 NL MVP home runs in the AL.The Royals also erage in a season. The Nationals’ lineup Clayton Kershaw and Zack Greinke lost their ace James Shields to the Pa- (led by Anthony Rendon and Ryan leading the way. Kershaw was upstaged dres, who will be replaced by young Zimmermann), if combined with a by Madison Bumgarner in the postsea- starter Yordano Ventura. Ventura strong and healthy season from Harper, son, but his 21-3 record and 1.77 ERA brings a blazing fastball to the role, but could be a part of the first 100-win sea- cemented his status as the best pitcher he does not have the experience to lead son since 2009. in baseball. Despite the defending veterans Jeremy Guthrie and Jason Var- champion Giants being in their division, gas in the rotation. They do have a the Dodgers look to be the clear favor- strong bullpen led by closer Greg Hol- There is a newfound sense of hope in ites for their 3rd straight NL West land, Wade Davis, and Kelvin Herrera, Chicago as the Cubs open the season crown. but if the trio cannot repeat their 1.28 with a serious chance at their first combined ERA, Kansas City will have World Series since 1908. Chicago a hard time repeating their success. signed star pitcher Jon Lester in the off- Heading into the season, the Red Sox Page 5 The Cub News, Autumn 2014 School Culture

has been many speculation that Stephen Michael Kenney ‘15 Don’t get too caught up in the Trey Matthews ‘ 17 Curry, Anthony Davis, and Kevin Du- Editor college decision making process now.

Sports Writer rant are potential candidates for taking Definitely begin asking yourself general questions like, “Do I want a big school LeBron's spot for MVP. Out of all those three players and everyone else, howev- or a small school? Do I care if it’s pri- ith their bags ou will probably er, people say that Curry has the best W vate or public? What schools are strong Y packed for spring remember that, in July, chance. In my opinion, if James Harden in my anticipated major?” Once summer break and initial pay- LeBron James left the can improve his defense, he is a poten- rolls around, you can (and should!) de- ments down for col- Miami Heat to come back home and tial MVP winner. Here is a comparison vote more time to the college search lege, many seniors cruise through the play for his hometown team, the Cleve- of Lebron’s numbers and Curry’s num- process. If possible, begin pondering the second semester as if they were driving Common Application essay prompts and land Cavaliers. Not only did bandwagon bers as of February 8th: down easy street. The juniors, on the mapping out the criteria for schools you fans follow LeBron, but some players other hand, do not have such a luxury. wanted to get in on the potential NBA anticipate applying to. LeBron Steph Curry After Christmas break, the class of 2016 champions team. Mike Miller and James The gap between junior year and James became inundated with a variety privi- Jones, former Miami Heat teammates of senior year is the optimal time to get leges and responsibilities including AP James, both primarily signed because of involved in organizations and activities 26.1 23.6 ppg exams, senate elections, varsity spring him. Another former NBA all-star, that will primarily test your comfort ppg sports, NHS applications, college infor- Shawn "Matrix" Marion, said in an in- zone and strengthen your character. 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Be hopeful, sharpening my axe,” know that intensive list for 6 games, and after picking up NBA (as of February 8th): yet, be committed and realistic to your research -- while tedious and time con- more key players, the Cavaliers went on aims. Although the senate elections are a a 12-game winning streak. Before LeB- suming -- expedites the writing process. non-stop frenzy, never forget that run- James Harden, 27.1 ppg ron went on the DL, the Cavaliers con- When doing research, hope for ning for a senate position should remain tinued getting new players to help him the best and plan for the worst. While overall a positive experience regardless LeBron James, 26.1 ppg out. The Cavs received key offensive you may find a treasure trove of scholar- of the outcome. ly articles, you may just as easily hit a To the student body: Don’t un- players Iman Shumpert and J.R. 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Beginning the College months of the year. beat LeBron in MVP, not yet anyways. Search Process: Plan Early, Decide But we will see at the end of the year. LeBron James vs. Everybody: There Later 3.

Jeff Zymeri ‘16 very difficult. The amount of cized this statistic for ble. Not only does it help people make Editor people that actually achieve the results being misleading. The Economist re- better decisions, but it also improves they want is minimal. Once students sponded with an article explaining that a executive function for young children graduate high school and stop taking 1% salary increase to a $45,000 salary and elders who suffer from dementia. foreign language courses all-together, could lead to 67,000 in a retirement ac- Children who are bilingual are able to they are no longer able to retain their count. No one can deny that this is a siz- perform better in school and learn new If you talk to a man in a lan- knowledge of the language. Most people able amount of money. languages more easily. These benefits guage he understands, that goes do not have contact with native speakers should not be taken lightly. to his head. If you talk to him in Of course, the specific language you on a daily basis. Without this tool at his language, that goes to his choose to learn has a tremendous effect “ their disposal, most people give up on on the earnings bonus mentioned earlier. I would also like to take the opportunity heart.” - Nelson Mandela languages they have been learning since At the lower end of the spectrum is to offer some advice for those struggling At U of D, you often hear students com- they were children. How many native Spanish with an earnings bonus of just with their language classes. Although plaining about their foreign language Chinese or French speakers do you see 1.5% while German is at the opposite you may be discouraged; at the end of classes. Some students raise legitimate on a daily basis, anyway? end with an earnings bonus of 3.8%. the day, learning a new language is questions about the effectiveness of I recently listened to a podcast created Other languages taught in high school, worth anyone's time. If you have enough these classes. Others simply admit that by the same two people who wrote like Latin, have no financial value at all. self-motivation to learn a foreign lan- the material frequently flies right over Freakonomics. They looked at the bene- If you choose a language solely for your guage fluently, then you should do so their heads. However, one must take fits of learning a language from a finan- career, then you should choose very because it personally enriches you. All these complaints with a grain of salt. cial standpoint. They found out that the carefully and take note of these statis- in all, the difficulty of learning a foreign High schoolers are known to complain earnings bonus for an American who tics. language is justified because of these about anything and everything they are knows a foreign language is only a 2% benefits. forced to do. There are many other benefits to learn- increase to their annual salary. Although ing a foreign language. The psychologi- Nonetheless, learning a new language is this number may seem low, experts criti- cal values of bilingualism are innumera- Page 6 The Cub News, March 2015 Fun & Activities Pop Culture Grid

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