The Loyola News

Loyola High School’s Official Student Newspaper Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Volume V, Issue III December 13, 2007 The staff at The Loyola News would like to wish everyone in the Loyola community a very merry Special points of interest: Christmas and joyful • ESP workshop at Loyola, p. 2 holiday season. The current issue is • A Call to Action—climate change our third of the first term presentation, p. 2 and we plan on at least another three for the • Nangili Net Project, p.3 second term. As well, improvements are being • Hair length an issue again, p.4 made to our web site and the staff is currently • CEGEP on mind of sec. 5’s, p.5 designing different ap- • The pitfalls of modern music, p. 6 plications so that we can also offer digital alterna- • Guitar Hero III, p. 8 tives in reporting all the news you need to know! • Juvenile hockey is undefeated, p. 12

Sincerely, Michael Azakie Editor-in-Chief

Inside this issue: Christmas Card Contest Winner Michael Wheatley Current News 1-5 Secondary 5 student Michael Wheatley is the winner of Loyola’s annual Christmas New Teacher Feature 3 card contest. The contest was developed by Loyola art teacher Tony De Melo and Loyola President Rob Brennan, SJ. All students are 6-9 invited to participate and submit one secu- Arts & Entertainment lar card and one pertaining to the religious meaning of the holiday season. A Games Pages 10-11 panel of judges then decide on ten finalists. The final- 12-16 ists are judged by Sports and Clubs members of the administration and a winner is chosen. The Loyola News 20 At left you can see Editorial Staff the winning sub- mission. Congratu- lations Michael. Page 2 The Loyola News Earth Service Program (ESP) Workshop: ways to make Loyola green

A green Loyola is what every- tons of garbage annually of which 67.2% The solution to this seemingly irre- one imagines. Unfortunately, it cannot of it will be placed in landfills to eventually versible problem? “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” be achieved alone. With the help of decompose. is what Isabelle Julian concluded. “There is Eco-Quartier, an introduc- Landfills may seem enough plastic “waste” generated to cover tory workshop was held on like the solution to garbage all of Texas and if we take all the aluminum November 13th to help the disposal, however they cre- thrown out in Canada over a period of 3 ESP club get off on the ates many problems, months, we can rebuild all of the Canadian right foot and provide an leachates being a major one. planes! Reusing creates 1000 direct jobs in idea on the gravity of hu- When a landfill is made, a Montreal.” As mentioned in the presentation, man consumption. Organ- huge hole is dug and cov- Quebec generates 2 million of the 500 million ized by Mr. Elie, the goal ered with a plastic sheet plastic bags thrown out each year. Not only is was to educate the stu- which is made to “protect” this harming ourselves in the long run, count- dents on how to make the earth from any harm. less animals choke and die when consuming Loyola a greener place. When garbage decomposes, these bags which infest their habitat. Representing Eco- Quartier a liquid substance called Recycling is probably the most cli- at the presentation was leachates seep through the ché example of how to reverse the situation, Isabelle Julian, a zoologist plastic and into the earth but it works! When asked what they could do by trade who works with infiltrating it with a myriad of to help the cause, most or all will say schools in the Montreal contaminants that harm “Recycle, of course.” Although 2/3 of the area to reduce their consumption. nearby waters. Greenhouse gases such as Canadian population has access to recycling Her presentation revolved methane and carbon dioxide top the list facilities, only 1/3 takes advantage of the around garbage production and dis- with acid gases not far behind. Quebec, in service. Probably the most recycled man- posal. One of the main points she got itself, is the 2nd largest producer of harm- made product on the earth is a car. Over 80% across was that North Americans are a ful gases in Canada. of automobiles are reused in other cars or big source of the problem. Statistically, These problems seem to be over- products. Instead of extracting more alumi- a newborn by the age of 6 months has looked by the students. It is too “large” of num from the ground, 670 aluminum cans can produced more waste than a man in an ordeal to cope with. But, as much as we be recycled and made into a bike. developing countries. The average would like to deny it, high school students Recycling saves energy. How so? person in North America produces in Canada collectively generate 80 000 Well for starters, one ton of recycled paper waste about 600 times his/her weight tons of waste a week! That’s approximately saves 10 trees from meeting a grim fate with in a year. Canada alone produces 31 35.2 pounds per student! (Continued on page 18)

A Call to Action

Environmental activist Ms. Désirée McGraw spoke to Loyola students last Thursday, November 29th, about the grow- ing threat of Climate Change and Global Warming. Ms. McGraw became conscious of global issues when she was as young as vate course with 180 other environmental be felt 50 years from now. We are cur- 15 and she continues to express her inter- activists. The former vice-president com- rently experiencing the effects from the est in the international community as we missioned the activists to spread the word mid 50’s. If we do not help developing face maybe one of the toughest problems about Global Warming and make sure that countries like China and India have a mankind has ever faced, Global Warming. everyone is conscious of the damage that green industrial revolution, than we may As Ms. McGraw told her Loyola audience, we have already done and will continue to find ourselves with an irreversible crisis. while some people want to deny it, Global do. For more information on Ms. Warming is present and there are many In a nutshell, the presentation Désirée McGraw’s presentations and her signs to prove its existence that we seem to showed the impact the human race has on fight against Global Warming, please visit have overlooked until now. the environment. From the North Pole to her web site at www.desireemcgraw.com/ Ms. McGraw’s presentation con- the South Pole, from the continents of North m_50.asp . sisted of a simplified version of Al Gore’s America to Africa, there are signs of man’s slideshow as seen in the film “An Incon- over consumption and inefficient energy By Ben La Schiazza venient Truth”. She was lucky enough to production. We need to act today because, be able to hear Al Gore himself explain the as Ms. McGraw stated, the effects of green- gravity of the situation during a 3 day pri- house gases released at this time will only Volume V, Issue III Page 3 New Teacher Feature: Mr. Bryan Traynor

Name: Mr. Brian Traynor perience at St. Thomas in Pointe Birthplace: Claire? Pierrefonds, Quebec I had some ups and downs. I was High School: St. Thomas High School the class clown. My last year was University and degree: McGill Uni- great, I played rugby and won the versity – Bachelors of Education city championship with the Juvenile Classes you teach: All Secondary hockey team. Two Religion and 1C Social Studies How are you finding life at Loyola? Extracurricular school activities: I`m enjoying life at Loyola a lot, eve- Head Coach Bantam Volleyball, ryone has made my first year very Assistant Coach Peewee Hockey comfortable. Hobbies: Hockey, Music Manage- ment What is your impression of the school Former jobs: Educator at Centre for and the students? disabled adults (CARE Centre), The school does an amazing job at daycare teacher, head of infrastruc- meeting the needs of the students. ture Dominus Vobiscum Family Re- The students have access to phe- treat Centre nomenal resources and a passionate Favorite book: changes every day; staff. The students are great, they right now, the Bible step up to the challenges put before Favorite movie: “Schindler`s List” them and seem to take initiative Favorite types of music: changes more than most kids their age. It`s every day; right now, Christmas great to see that kind of maturity music and independence.

How was your own high school ex- (Continued on page 18)

Nangili Net Project

Secondary three student, Andrew Dixon, took the initiative in contacting Fa- ther Brennan, SJ, in order to support the Nangili Net project which is concerned with distributing mosquito nets to help in the prevention of malaria which kills thou- sands of people every year in Africa, may of them young children. Local Scout groups in conjunction with Loyola and other groups were instrumental in raising funds to purchase the nets. Here is a copy of Andrew’s letter to Father Brennan, including feedback on the project. aunt) who seemed to enjoy doing it. I re- The Following was also included

member hundreds of nets (almost 800) for by my Aunt in the e-mail I received, Dear Father Brennan, the entire school in Nangili piled up in Side “Many, many thanks for your

One of the house, and a half-ton truck hired wonderful act of kindness. We'll never I sincerely hope that you have to take it all to the school. Angie and Bea- know - but perhaps you have saved a life received all the information you've wanted trice went with the truck to the school. I am or two - for sure saved some girls from regarding the Nangili Net Project ! CERTAIN that the nets were appreci- illness.” The gathering of this size of con- ated ! Nangili and Kamusinga are those two tribution was an awesome act and your schools in a high malaria zone and, as you Thanks so much again, nephew and nephew's school are thanked know, Jane was the student from Kamusinga profusely. This was completed long ago who died of Cerebral Malaria last year. Andrew Dixon, 3C and was executed by Angie (Andrew’s Page 4 The Loyola News Are the hair length rules too strict? “Yes”, according to 78% of students

144 students were surveyed on Those that said there rules were- long hair just seemed extreme.” Said Fr. whether or not they thought the hair n’t strict gave their reasons as, “We signed Mathieu who was teaching at Loyola during length/facial hair rules at Loyola were too a contract at the beginning of the year and the 70’s when the rules as we know them strict. 78% of students surveyed said that should honour that contract.” Another stu- today were put in place. the rules were too strict and dent said, “The rules establish Regardless of the rules, students that they should be changed. conformity and respect for the continue to push their boundaries and it is One secondary five student school. Eliminate the hair rules quite evident seeing as more than half of said “Long hair is not necessar- and we might as well take out the the students surveyed said that they had ily unclean and dishevelled; as whole dress code.” been told by the school to cut their hair. A long as hair is neat I don’t think “The rules aren’t too few also said they have long hair but man- it should be a problem.” strict, having our hair above the age to avoid getting caught in Mr. Racine’s A secondary three collar isn’t that short and we do monthly inspections. student said, “Hair is important get three days notice to cut our The secondary 4’s by far had the to our individuality as students. hair,” said a secondary 2 student. highest number of students who thought We should be able to express Before the 1970’s stu- that the rules were too strict. 96% of secon- that in any way we can, espe- dents having long hair wasn’t a dary 4’s were against the hair/facial hair cially with the restrictive dress very important issue. For the most rules. One student said sec 4 said “Long code already in place.” part, students kept their hair short hair is a tradition at Loyola. Just look at A large number of the and their faces were clean- some of the old graduation photos from the students agreed in their comments that as shaven. There were some exceptions but 70’s and 80’s, even some of our teachers long as the hair is combed and washed it looking at the mosaics from the 1950’s it had long hair when they were students.” should be allowed to be any length. Many appears as if it wasn’t a problem. In the There doesn’t seem to any initia- also said that there should be restrictions 70’s however, the hair length of many stu- tive in the administration to change the on hair length but those rules should allow dents was below the collar and what rules regarding hair length. But whether for hair to pass the collar but stay above started out as a fad got quickly out of con- you’re against the rules or support them, the shoulders. trol. we all have to admire this secondary three “Students having long hair would- “When students first started student that said, “Jesus had long hair why n’t tarnish the school’s image.” Said a sec- growing their hair, the administration had shouldn’t we?” ondary four student. “We should abide by no problem but then things got a little out the same rules that the teachers do and be of control and stricter rules were put in By Chris Foster allowed to grow facial hair.” place. It is a boys school after all and the

62% of students would like changes to cell phone policy

How many of you have cell too strict. On the other hand, 38% of the phones? How many of you don’t? If you students surveyed said “it’s okay”. look around, it is noticeable that many The students who thought that the Loyola students own a cell phone. For policy was too strict would like to have some, this can be interpreted as somewhat some changes implemented. What kind of of a long leash from our parents. For oth- changes? The most common answer was ers, it keeps us in touch with our friends. that “we need more areas to use our And, have proven to be quite useful. phones.” They suggested areas such as The Loyola Student Handbook the cafeteria and the atrium. Another sug- states that “The use of cell phones and gestion was to have a designated area on pagers is ONLY PERMITTED IN THE each floor. Which bring us to the next GLASSED-IN ENTRANCE LOBBY IN THE suggestion which was that we should be GYM and the school is not responsible for able to carry our cell phone on us. their loss. If visible outside this area, they Interesting to note that not one will be confiscated.” Is this too strict? student said anything about the confisca- Well, Loyola students were randomly sur- tion of the cell phone, being one week, if veyed over the past two weeks. The ques- they were caught. Does that mean that tion being asked was “Do you think that Loyola students think this is alright? the cell phone policy here at Loyola is too For now, one designated area is strict?” at least better than none. The majority of students (out of a total of 73 students) 62% thought that yes, By Alexander Venditti the cell phone policy at Loyola is indeed Volume V, Issue III Page 5

CEGEP on the mind of secondary fives

Most secondary five students are 12%, followed by Social Science with 10%. enjoying their last year at Loyola – with the 7% plan to do a Double DEC, and only 1% is exception of those stuck in Chemistry and aiming to get into a Music program. Physic – and it seems that most of them Quebec students who wish to pur- already know what they are planning to do sue their education in English are limited to after having completed their secondary 6 CÉGEPS in Quebec: Champlain, Dawson, school education. The past years spent at Heritage, John Abbott, Marianopolis and Loyola were undoubtedly extremely enjoy- Vanier. Approximately half (47%) of those able for most, but it is fast approaching the who plan on attending CÉGEP have time to move on. Marianopolis down as their first choice. 29% CÉGEP is by far the most popular wish to go to Dawson, making it the second choice among secondary five students; most popular choice and 15% have John 76% of the 90 students surveyed indicated Abbott in mind as their CÉGEP of choice. they intend on attending CEGEP. Prep Vanier and all other CÉGEPS are tied at 5% schools took second place with 7% of the each. students. Doing absolutely nothing and One point of interest is that not a going to Grade 12 were tied for third place single person is considering a future in at 3% each and only 1% plan on doing trades. Is it possible that private school stu- something other than the aforementioned dents hold something against these profes- options. Considering that CÉGEP is by far sions, despite their rather high salaries? the favourite choice for most graduates, On a final note, please be aware let’s delve into the programs. Commerce that the deadline for CÉGEP applications for seems to be the most sought-after pro- the Fall 2008 semester is March 1, 2008. gram, seeing that 37% of those planning to Please keep this date in mind as Exams are attend CÉGEP intend on taking this route. right around the corner and, as we all know, Second in line was Pure and Applied Sci- time all but flies faster and faster in Term 2. ence at 19%, followed by Health Science at 13%. Liberal Arts took fourth place with Marcus Ooosenbrug and Brian Luong

The First Annual Loyola Film Festival Battle of the Bands

Two years ago, a new club was ground. We would like to hear from the 2008! formed at Loyola, the Filmmakers Soci- many creative students in Loyola about ety. Unfortunately, we hit a few bumps in their interest in participating by making The date is set all the plans are the road along the way, their own film or by assist- being made. The Third Annual Loyola Bat- as happens with new ing on the film festival tle of the Bands will be taking place on clubs, and it was dis- committee. We are leav- Friday, January 18, 2008. Expect complete banded. ing the creative door wide and total rockapocalypse, with 8 – 10 In February open, almost. A variety of bands performing their hearts out, and lots 2007, with assistance genres will be allowed, and lots of surprises. Be ready for the un- from Mr. Bobyn (the from drama to comedy to expected. There are currently 15 bands “media guy” at the sci-fi. The films will all be who signed up to audition, and the audi- time) I proposed that shorts of any length, up to tions will take place on Saturday December we reinstate this club a maximum of 10 minutes. 1st. with the assurance that Please see Mr. Aflalo to get Full schedule will soon be posted the films made in the your sign up form and/or with timeslots. Bands who signed up, be society would be for more information. We ready to show what you’ve got, because shown in a festival. The idea grew into hope to have a festival date picked out we will only be accepting 8 – 10 for the the concept of a school-wide film festival soon when we will present the films to actual show. (and then one that may involve the sister the students, friends and family at the schools too). This year with the help of first Loyola film festival. See you there! Jordano Aguzzi, Ms. Craton, Mr. Ryan and Mr. Aflalo we The Music Guy hope to organize a student committee to By Bobby Griffin oversee all the details of the festival. The idea is finally getting off the Page 6 The Loyola News Arts & Entertainment How not to sell your soul to the mainstream and why popular music is poisoning the minds of today’s teenagers

As of right now, I music played by even worse should be dead. radio stations… I won’t name I promised myself that if Brit- names, but these radio stations ney Spears topped the charts (cough Mix 96), play the same ever again, that I would kill ten songs over and over until myself. Luckily, I don’t have they are all stuck in our head. the will power to commit Here’s a situation for you: you such an act (sigh), and I am hear a new song by some pop too fueled by the anger and band, and you despise it. Then disgust I have for the state of suddenly, one of your friends pop mainstream music today, love it, then his best friend that I must share it with all of loves it even more… and then the adoring public. suddenly everyone loves this Yes, this may seem really bad song, not because extreme, but that’s okay, I’m it’s good, but because they are trying to make a point. All I Gimme what Britney? EXPECTED to like it. Now, you Nickelback: Don’t tell me can hear over and over again don’t want to be the outcast you love me! is Britney Spears “singing” who hates this song, so you the extremely philosophical lyrics of decide to try actually listening to it. ER- We must learn together to listen “Gimme gimme more… gimme more… ROR. Now, it’s gonna’ be stuck in your to the music that we truly love. Now, I’m gimme gimme more…” What Britney head all night long. not going to judge people who love main- Spears wants more of, is quite uncertain… We are faced with these decisions of music stream music, because it’s part of who they but at least as of now we know whether or all day, and in the end, it is up to YOU! are, but they must realize that there are not Britney attended her grade 1 English Whether you want to conform to what the other things out there. If you’re a true mu- classes. majority (the Tool) wants you to listen to, or sic lover, try finding artists who are inde- As I sit here, waiting for my head to remain true to yourself pendent from the main- to explode, I am wondering how we, as instead. stream, because you’d be humans and as the vultures of pop culture, Not to mention, surprised. Don’t be discour- can let the culture of “pop” become what it the overplaying of a cer- aged if no one else is listen- is today. Arguably, pop culture has some tain song by radio station ing to a band which you love, artistic credibility to it, but from what I can can kill the musician who because in the end, you must see, things have been going downhill since “wrote” it. These songs listen to whatever seems the New Kids on the Block. are known as one hit most resonant within your- Firstly, what we must realize is wonders. I haven’t heard self. Try giving alternative that many of these mainstream acts are not any new Hinder songs styles of music a chance. Go artists. They are controlled by one giant lately, have you? Case in out, watch local shows, try Tool, and this Tool is comprised of people point. How many times listening to bands whom in business suits. That’s right, these mon- must I hear Nickelback have exceeded artistic ex- sters are only out to seek the next “big tell me they love me, and pectations. Artists like thing” for one reason and one reason only, that they loved me all Loyola’s very own Sam Rob- the MONEY. Many pop acts don’t even along? What does it erts, or Montreal bands like write their own music, they don’t write mean to quote on quote: Stars. How about mainstream their own lyrics and to some extent, can’t “wind it up?” How can artists who are actually try- even sing their own songs! Mainstream someone be a soldier ing to send a message, like K music these days is mostly comprised of and a boy at the same More Sam Roberts -OS? acts for example; scantily clad females time, and why would he In the end, the (and males) who can attempt to sing sexu- be telling me to “crank choice is up to you. You can ally charged lyrics. It’s all about the image dat”? EVEN PARIS HILTON WROTE A be part of the machine, which the music these days, my friend, and we just can’t SONG!?!?! These songs are pointless and industry has created, or you can be your see past what is shown before our eyes. have absolutely no meaning! They are own person and listen to what truly matters This is our fault! Well sort of. We annoying, yet catchy, and that’s all there is to you. let it become our fault. Let me explain. to it… nothing more… nothing that will We are jammed all day long with crappy ever be considered a classic. Jordano Aguzzi, The Music Guy Volume V, Issue III Page 7

Loyola Drama’s Ms. Cheri Adams on “And Then There Were None”

The Loyola News recently sat down with drama teacher Ms. Cheri Adams, to talk about her latest Loyola Drama production, the fall play, “And Then There Were None” by Agatha Christie.

How many drama productions have you been involved in at Loyola? I have been involved in four. How does “And Then There Were None” compare to the rest? Excellent experience from start to finish, best spirited cast, most relaxed backstage buzz, best makeup, best sets. Are you happy with your actor’s perform- ances? Couldn’t be happier. Now that I know the guys (and girls) , I know what they can do and where they can push for more. But really, the actors were self- motivated Who stands out in the cast as a strong actor? I don’t want to play favourites – but I love watching Mark Weissfelner work – every time he plays a scene he adds a little nuance to his character’s perform- ance. And I don’t know what I’ll do without Bernard Soubry and Mathieu Mancini next (Continued on page 19)

Pictured at right: back row, left to right— Mark Weissfelner, Bernard Soubry, Chris- tos Simitsakos and Anthony Gervasi. Front row, left to right: Joseph Szymborski, Natasha Vincelli and Erica Murray (left to right).

Getting a foot in the stage door

The tech crew are rushing to the bal- drama students in secondary one and two. the dress rehearsal, watermelon talking cony, the actors are getting make-up done I was once that Secondary One stu- doesn’t mean you need to talk with a mouth while going over cues, the stage crew is dent in the back of the auditorium staring fool of fruit and Laban movements aren’t looking for the missing murder weapon or in awe of the actors on stage, hoping that actions made in a middle eastern country. some other crucial prop and the director someday, I would become one of them. With live entertainment, any number lost her voice and starts thinking it left with After three years of trying I finally suc- of things can go wrong during a perform- her mind. This is what we do for live enter- ceeded and have since learned a lot about ance. But that is the beauty of it all - the tainment and it’s an experience, whether “show biz” here at Loyola. Being in the adrenaline rush, the impromptu decisions, on, off or behind stage, that can’t be com- play, you quickly learn that saying your the drama behind the curtain, and the art in pared to many other things other than life/ lines in Italian doesn’t require you taken up front of it. With all the work to create a new death experiences. This is what all the peo- a third language. The green room isn’t dimension, however, after a simple shift of ple who are in the Theatre Arts Program where we hold meetings of the botany perspective, it can be seen that all that’s live for, along with a number of future club, that you don’t need to wear a dress to (Continued on page 19) Page 8 The Loyola News

freaks, and the neck is now removable for sive, and the screen doesn't shake when it easy storage and transportation. Every is activated, which is encouraging because version of the guitar is wireless, a welcome you don't lose your x8 score multiplier addition, and the fret buttons are slightly right off the bat. easier to press. All in all, Guitar Hero 3 is just as addictive Sure, a fancy new peripheral is as ever, even more so thanks to competi- great, but how's the game? I consider my- tive online gameplay modes. If you were a self pretty good at Guitar Hero, and I im- fan of the series, this is an absolute must- mediately noticed that GH3 is a lot less buy. forgiving than the second. The first song I played was Talk Dirty to Me by Poison on EXTRA! If you provide me with proof that I was able to squeeze in some Hard difficulty, which I usually have no you beat Through the Fire and Flames by play time with the much-anticipated title problem with, and I was shocked. The Dragonforce on Expert, I'll give you an that's been the focal point of many people's game requires you to be a lot more accu- honourary mention in a future column. radars for awhile; Guitar Hero 3: Legends rate; while Guitar Hero 2 was lenient to- of Rock. I was only able to play a small wards notes played a third of a second By Alex Callard portion of the game, unfortunately, but late, Guitar Hero 3 feels no remorse. nevertheless, I enjoyed every second of it. Don't take this the wrong way; the The most noticeable difference was the increased difficulty makes the game much guitar controller. I played the PlayStation 3 more realistic, and while challenging, version, which came packed-in with a makes you want to improve your skills. shiny-black Les Paul-style guitar (as does I also had the chance to play Slow Ride by the 360 and Wii versions, while the PS2 Foghat, School's Out by Alice Cooper, and version has a Gibson Kramer.) The control- Barracuda by Heart, all of which were fun ler now has interchangeable faceplates, to play while challenging at the same time. which will be good news to customization I did notice that Star Power is more respon-

Saku Koivu has been the captain of the Montreal Canadiens for eight years, sur- The Koivu Language Debate: seriously? vived cancer, and performs charity work at children’s hospitals, which is a wonderful thing, regardless of language. But Koivu is first “The limits of my language are gual. Second of all, seriously? You’re using and foremost a hockey player, and what lan- the limits of my mind. All I know is what I Saku Koivu as a political standpoint? There guage a person speaks has nothing to do with have words for.” – Ludwig Wittgenstein. are 28000 people in Quebec who don’t have their character or their ability to play hockey. I’m going to be honest here, I homes, and you’re going after Koivu? A rose The wonderful thing about language don’t watch much hockey. I think it’s a by any other name still smells as sweet, but is that no matter how many languages you genetic flaw, or something along those this sounds stupid no matter which language lines. Anyways, I’m not an expert on the you say it in. speak or words you know, if what you say isn’t subject, but I’ve watched enough of it to French is a beautiful language, and intelligent or honest, then you’re not saying know that it doesn’t require much talking. learning new dialects is a great thing. It much. To put it in simple terms, if you don’t Which is why I’m just a bit confused as to allows you to better appreciate different have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at why Pauline Marois and everyone else is cultures, allows you to better connect with all. up in arms over the fact that Saku Koivu people from other countries, and provides doesn’t speak French during interviews. great opportunities. That being said, you By Jeremy McQueen So, a lot of people are now say- can’t force people to think or speak the way ing that Koivu isn’t bilingual. Now, first of you do. People should learn a language all, Koivu is capable of speaking English, because they are generally interested in it, Finnish, and French. I think that’s trilin- and if they don’t want to, then that’s that. Volume V, Issue III Page 9

Peter Limeburner answers the question, “What’s Happening in Montreal?”

face-to-face with one of the prairie dogs. ent environments. There is also a café, and The Biodome The permanent exhibits are four areas that a cafeteria. Down in the basement, there is are supposed to represent differing bi- an interactive resource room with different omes and weather conditions in a sub- things that you can touch, use, and study The temporary exhibit currently on at the tropical forest, a Laurentian forest, the that explain different aspects of nature. biodome is “A Desert at the Montréal Saint-Laurence marine, and the polar Down the stairs from the temporary ex- Biodôme!”, an exhibit about the different world. The different environments are hibit, there is another room that has fossils, creatures of the desert, like the burrowing modified to simulate the different seasons, and other geological items. In the build- owl, the prairie dog, and the roadrunner. and what the area feels like around that ing, there is also a theatre that has different It also had plants of the desert like the time of year. The tropical forest is filled plays and movies running at different yucca, the thistle, and the saguaro cactus, with lemurs, birds, and other animals from times of year. The Biodome is located at as well as other forms of desert life. It has a that environment. All the areas are like near Olympic stadium, 4777, avenue Pi- tunnel that you can go through, and you this, filled with the animals from the differ- erre-De Coubertin. can stick your head out of a hole, and be

The Olympic Stadium The old planetarium is closing

In the building where the Olympic pool is located The Planetarium is closing after Christmas because the are a series of interesting exhibits and objects that tell the old building is deteriorating, and Ottawa has finally come through story of the 1976 Olympics held in Montreal. They have things with funding as promised for a new planetarium that will be built like the Olympic torch, the Olympic Stadium Dress, and other near the Olympic stadium. So, in honor of the current planetarium, interesting items of note. I am having a contest: Whoever can answer this question and be The Stadium is now also a sports complex where the first person to find me with the correct answer will get two they have tennis courts, climbing walls, and indoor soccer passes to the planetarium: fields. You can swim in the Olympic pool and even jump off Question: What kind of projector is used in the planetar- the high dive. You can spend a whole day doing activities ium’s viewing gallery? around the Olympic Complex which includes the Biodome Also, I believe that if there is a substantial amount of atten- and the Olympic Stadium. dance, then the government may oblige and come through with the much needed funding. The Planetarium is located at 1000 rue St- Jacques.

TV News: Doctor Who going strong after 44 years

The original Doctor Who series The call box is what the Doctor uses it to started in 1963 and is now at its peak with travel through space and time. new dazzling episodes, amazing computer The plot structure basically re- animation and of course, a sometimes volves around the Doctor landing in some frightening story line. The episodes star far off world. When a problem arises and The Doctor (David Tennant), a “Time next thing you now giant evil aliens appear Lord” (an ancient race of humanoid aliens and attack when he least expects it. You whose home planet is Gallifrey), the Doc- have an action packed battle between The tor’s assistant Martha Jones (Freema Agy- Doctor and all sorts of aliens and robots. man) and of course classic opponents such And I’m warning you, now some episodes as the alien species of Daleks, Cybermen, are pretty scary. Slitheen, Sycorax, the Absorbalof and The show originally started in many others. One more essential character 1963 and has been proclaimed by Guin- to the show is The TARDIS (Time and Rela- ness World Records as “The longest run- tive Dimensions in Space) (it is the blue ning sci-fi show of all time”, on air for 44 box behind the doctor in the picture to the years with a staggering 737 different epi- right). At first glance, it appears to be a sodes! simple Police Public Call Box from the 1950s but on the inside, it is much bigger. By Anton Motivans Page 10 The Loyola News The Loyola News Games Page

Across: 1. A very strong wire rope. 3. Sound having rhythm and melody. 6. What stars do. 10. Jack jumped over one. 11. Thought while you are asleep. 13. What you say when you answer the telephone. 14. Prepared for what is needed.

Down: 1. What the three Wise Men rode. 2. An exclamation of approval, meaning, "Again!" 4. Three who followed the Star. 5. These hang by the chimney on Christmas Eve. 7. Cookies are very small. 8. Finish. 9. Your relatives. 11. One of Santa's reindeer. 12. The pattern of a song. Volume V, Issue III Page 11 The Loyola News Games Pages

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Christmas Trivia

"Hot cockles" was a popular game at focus process. Christmas in medieval times. It was a game A Christmas club, a savings account in in which the other players took turns strik- "The Nutcracker" is the name for the ballet which a person deposits a fixed amount of ing the blindfolded player, who had to performed around Christmas time each money regularly to be used at Christmas guess the name of the person delivering year. "The Nutcracker Suite" is the title of for shopping, came about around 1905. each blow. "Hot cockles" was still a Christ- the music Tchaikovsky wrote. mas pastime until the Victorian era. A traditional Christmas dinner in early "Wassail" comes from the Old Norse "ves England was the head of a pig prepared "White Christmas" (1954), starring Bing heill"--to be of good health. This evolved with mustard. Crosby and Danny Kaye, was the first into the tradition of visiting neighbors on movie to be made in Vista Vision, a deep- Christmas Eve and drinking to their health. Page 12 The Loyola News Loyola Sports and Clubs Juvenile Warriors hockey starts strong and is undefeated

made several incredible stops to give the pumped, and the St. Thomas crowd was Warriors the slightest chance of stealing down. The Warriors kept the intensity and one point. The end result was a 1-1 tie and played strong for the rest of the game, a disappointed Warriors team. despite having to kill-off a six on four The most hyped-up game of the power play for the last minute of the third season came on November 20, when the period. The win was well-deserved and Saint Thomas Knights, and several dozens acknowledgment should also be made to of their fans, came into Loyola territory. the St. Thomas team for playing a great The whole Loyola community was aware of game. But the biggest thanks of all is to the the game, as well as people from the sister Loyola fans who came out and supported schools. As a result, the seats were filled the team throughout the whole game. with fans from both teams. The Warriors knew that it was going to be a loud game, November 22: Warriors vs. College Sainte but they also knew that they were to play Anne for their teammates, not their friends in the crowd. The Warriors entered the rink full The Warriors needed the win in order to of adrenaline and eagerness to play. The lock their chains onto first place. A win crowd was into it on both sides which would put them in front of the red hot team made for a loud audience. Despite the from Lachine. The game started out slow cheers made for the Knights, the Warriors with a 0-0 ties after two periods. The Warri- were not intimidated for one second. ors were fighting hard and playing well but Michael Pulverizer Pultrone The game started at a torrid pace the Sainte Anne net minder was keeping as chances were being created by both his team in the game. teams. The crowd roared with every save, Finally, the Warriors were able to salvage The Juvenile hockey Warriors started the shot and hit from the team. The first period the win by scoring two quick goals on the new season well, despite having to play remained scoreless, but both teams Sainte Anne goalkeeper. Justin Turcotte against two of the stronger teams in the worked extremely hard. Loyola spent most was not outdone despite the warriors’ G.M.A.A. The Warriors commenced the of the time in St. Thomas territory, which strong play. Several key saves were made season eagerly against LaSalle Catholic. made coach Lafave extremely proud and during the course of the game to keep They came out on top with a convincing 7-2 happy. The Warriors didn’t let up one bit Sainte Anne’s score to zero. victory. The Warriors played with heart as they carried the momentum into the and passion. The rematch occurred only second period. The fans showed their ap- November 26: Warriors vs. Kuper Academy one week later for Loyola’s home opener. preciation by chanting various names, The Warriors took LaSalle lightly and including ‘Warriors’, ‘Novosad’ and The Warriors wanted to redeem their loss quickly fell behind after a wraparound ‘Pulverizer’ (the nickname of Michael Pul- in last year’s GMAA semi-final. Kuper was goal from a speedy forward on LaSalle. trone). The Loyola Warriors created nu- known to be a fast team, but that did not Despite only equalizing the score by they merous chances, including two break- stop the warriors from playing their game. end of the first, Mr. Lafave seemed to rally aways, which were stopped by the Knights The game was a tight one as chances were his troops and eight more goals were netminder. St. Thomas also had a few coming in high volume on both ends. Both scored before the final buzzer. The Warri- chances, including a cross-crease pass and goalies were keeping their team alive. In ors showed true class by acting responsi- one-timer shot which was brilliantly saved the second, the warriors netted a power bly and with sportsmanship while the op- by Justin Turcotte who made a spread ea- play goal to put them in the lead heading ponents were only looking for a big hit and gle, post-to-post save. The second period into the third. The Warriors scored another cheap shots. also ended scoreless. one and they were feeling comfortable. The first real test for the Warriors The Warriors knew that the third Kuper did not give up and ended beating came on November 14 when John Rennie period was where they had to shine. And Turcotte to reduce the score to 2-1. The came into Loyola’s Ed Meagher Arena. The that’s what they did. After only a couple Warriors managed to stand their ground Warriors expected a tough battle, and minutes, Michael Putrone received a beau- until the final buzzer and kept their spot as that’s exactly what they got. The Warriors tiful pass at the offensive blue line, made a the GMAA’s best team. played well and scored first on a power- move on the defenceman and fooled the play goal. But this lead didn’t last for long Knights goalie with a three- foot high back- November 29: Warriors vs. Harrington as the Warriors made a few mental errors, hand shot on the left side of the net. The College of Canada and one of them lead to a goal for John crowd went wild, and so did the Warriors Rennie. No other goals were scored simply on the bench. Even Mr. Elie jumped for joy (Continued on page 18) because Loyola’s goalie Justin Turcotte behind the bench. The Warriors were Volume V, Issue III Page 13 Could the 26-year slump end for the Bantam Braves hockey team?

The Bantam Braves hockey team Carolina Hurricanes’ building, and watch a November 16: Loyola 4 St. Thomas 3 kicks off another potentially great season. Hurricanes game as well. Although there is Player of the game: Nick Impellizzeri The team has gone more than a quarter so much to look forward to, we want these century without a city championship, which memories to last, and in order to remember Nov. 19: Loyola 4 Harrington College 2 raises the intensity and determination of things, you need to win. Nobody remem- Player of the game: Phil DiGiacomo the players to another level. Hopes were bers who came in second place, people high when the Braves wiped out Brebeuf in remember the champions, and that’s what November 26: Loyola 4 L.C.C. 4 the preseason 8-0, in a strong defensive we plan on being. Player of the game: Evan Duffy game. The hopes are still high but there December 10: Loyola wins by default over are certain questions that have to be an- By Alex Barrett LaSalle. swered after their 7-4 loss in the home opener. League Play: 3-2-1 Coach Geraghty feels that we October 31: Heritage 7 Loyola 3 have a good bunch of guys on our team, Player of the game: Jordan Piccolino and feels that with the right work ethic we can go all the way. The team also looks November 14: John Rennie 10 Loyola 3 forward to a possibility of going to Raleigh, Player of the game: Nick Impellizzeri North Carolina in March to play in the

Defending city hockey champs Peewee Scouts are 6-1

The defending city champion Loyola Scouts hockey team won six straight to open the season before falling 4-3 to Kuper Academy in a close match on December 6. Despite the loss, the Scouts remain in first place in their divi- sion.“Heading into the second half of the season, we have lots of room for improvement and the young men are looking forward to the chal- lenges before them in defending their tourna- ment and city crowns,” remarked Coach Ketter- ling.

November 12, 2007: Loyola 4 Lester B. Pearson 3 Player of the game: Patrick McQueen

November 20, 2007: Loyola 4 College Regina Assumpta 1 Player of the game: Francesco Iannantuono

November 27, 2007: Loyola 10 L.C.C. 1 Player of the game: Trevor Yates

November 28, 2007: Loyola 4 Laval Junior 3 December 5, 2007: Loyola 2 John Rennie 0 Above: a band of Scout Player of the game: Francesco Iannantuono Player of the game: (defaulted match) brothers -Anthony, Patrick and John December 4, 2007: Loyola 10 Selwyn House 2 December 6, 2007: Kuper Academy 4 Loyola 3 McQueen (left to right) at Player of the game: Dylan McCrory Player of the game: Trevor Yates the recent Scouts Family hockey game. Page 14 The Loyola News Bantam Braves basketball is 4-1

November 27: Today the Bantam game, both teams were undefeated, Loyola giving no mercy for the Wildcats .The Braves Basketball team had their home- 2-0, and Howard S. Billings 3-0. game turned out to be a great success with opener against the Royal West Wildcats. the Braves taking charge with some great The game started off to a very slowly. It The Loyola Braves had a rough drives by Palasaitis getting 12 points to took over four minutes for start, as Howard S. Billings’ secure their 50 to 36 win over LaSalle High. press worked effectively, the first basket. As soon The Braves look to continue to win their as they scored four unan- as this happened, the swered baskets. Despite fourth game this season Friday against intensity started to build, the attempts of the Loyola Lakeside Academy. the game always being Braves to get back in the During last Friday’s game, on kept among at least 4 game, they were unable to December 7, the Braves were going into points between each decrease the lead Howard their fifth game, with a 3-1 record. Their team, both teams battling S. Billings had created, and opponent was lakeside Academy. ended up losing the game it out for the win. It was After the first shift, the Braves 65-34. Efforts by Peter Dra- not until the end when nius did not remain unno- were up 4-2, with Jonathan Eccles having Loyola showed great de- ticed as he sank two back- all four; a lay in and two free throws. He fense and the offense to-back baskets. continued to dominate the game, so Lake- producing, Jordan De Coaches Mr. side would foul him, but when they did, he Sanctis, stepping up his Campanelli, and Mr. Rus- scarcely missed his free throws, punishing game scoring many cito are confident that the other team. Despite having big man Jonathan Eccles Loyola will rebound from points as well as Ryan Alfonso ______, out from an injury in gym this devastating loss and D’Orazio, burying them will focus on offense in the upcoming prac- class, and Jordan DeSanctis, who couldn’t with a three pointer and a free-throw. Final tices. show up for practice, Loyola managed to score showed to be 41-39 Braves and when grab a 10-point plus lead. we asked Mr. Campanelli about his overall December 5: the Bantam Braves Basketball At the end of the night, Jonathan view of the game, he just gave us a sign of team had an away game against the hungry Eccles had scored almost 60% of the relief. The Braves look to continue their 2 LaSalle Wildcats. The game started off to a team’s points, with a season high of 29. The game winning streak heading to Howard fast pace, Loyola scoring the first basket by Braves would win it 49-38, to improve their Belington High School. a outstanding trick layup by Phillip Pala- record to 4-1. On Wednesday, November 28, saitis. As soon as this happened, the inten- 2007, at Howard S. Billings High School, the sity started to build, the game always be- By Peter Dranias and Phillip Palisaitis Loyola Braves basketball team suffered ing in-between a 10 point difference, but their first loss of the season. Going in to the the Braves never giving up their lead,

Wrestling Season 2007-2008

Here we go, another wres- scrape a medal from the Ed tling season has arrived and the 2007- Meagher and G.M.A.A tourna- 2008 wrestling Warriors are hitting the ments. This season is shaping up to mats hard to train for the upcoming be quite a challenge, as old rivals battle royale. Practices began a few K.S.S are training harder than ever weeks ago with Coach Schnitzer and to completely and brutally smash Coach Dias coming out to teach for the all competition. On the account of fifth consecutive year along with being beaten last year for the first Loyola graduate of ’07 Steven D’Intino. time in their over five year winning The warriors have recruited some new streak by Selwyn House. Are our muscle out of over fifteen young stu- wrestling warriors are up to this dents trying out and seeing if they’ve year’s challenges? You shall have got what it takes to be a wrestler. Ad- to wait and see and give them the ditionally, many familiar faces showed support they earn and deserve. up to give this brand new season an- other shot and to see if they can By Matteo Modafferi Wrestling Coach Sandy Dyas Volume V, Issue III Page 15 Bantam football team having trouble staying competitive

Over the past two seasons, the Bantam win that year. This season, the Braves did- more competitive, Mr. Santillo responded. football team has had trouble remaining n’t fare much better and consisted of al- “There isn’t a simple solution to making competitive against the other teams in the most all secondary twos. our team more competitive. Mr. Geraghty league, notably Selwyn House and LCC. When asked about whether the (The head coach of the Cadet team) does a The Braves have a combined record dur- Cadet team has had an impact on the Ban- good job of sending down players that he ing the past two seasons of 1 win and 11 tam team’s performance, Mr. Santillo re- knows won’t see that much playing time at losses during the regular season. A team sponded, “We made a conscious decision the Cadet level and we’re compromising with a losing record isn’t entirely new to to have a Cadet team at Loyola and we between our two teams.” Loyola, however it isn’t a common occur- knew that it would affect the skill level and A possible solution could be re- rence either. size of our Bantam team but it’s a choice we quiring all teams in the Bantam league to “The records of teams will always made.” have a Cadet team in order to even out the fluctuate from year to year. Some years a He went on to add, “Winning isn’t skill level of the teams. Mr. Santillo wasn’t team may go undefeated and win the city the ultimate objective. It’s more about get- optimistic about this solution saying, “It championship. Other years that team might ting kids to play football and making sure wouldn’t be fair to ask the other teams to not even have a win.” said Mr. Santillo, all the kids can participate. Now that the do this because some of them don’t have a head coach of the Bantam football team. school has a Cadet team its given secon- large enough student body to maintain But the teams difficulty compiling dary two’s and three’s who would have both a Cadet and Bantam team. It would wins can’t be explained by the old saying otherwise been cut in previous years a also be selfish and isn’t in the league’s best “you win some you lose some.” There have chance to play.” interest. Right now we don’t have a valid been other factors as well. Last year the Mr. Scanlan, the defensive co- reason to initiate change in the structure of Cadet team, comprised mostly of secon- ordinator of the team, was asked why the league.” dary 3 students, started their inaugural Loyola needed a Cadet team. “There were Despite the losing record, things season by winning the city championship some secondary two’s and three’s who are looking up for the Bantam Braves. This in the “A” division. Many of the secondary were over the weight limit for Bantam and season, Jean-Eudes and Laval Junior high 3’s, who would have otherwise played Ban- in some cases had to wait two years until school joined the Bantam league and both tam, moved up to the Cadet level and the they were eligible to play football. We’re have Cadet teams. The games against Bantam team, as a result, didn’t have the not going to ask a sec two to play in the those two teams were close and it’s only a number of skilled veterans it normally Juvenile league against kids who are 3 matter of time before the Braves start com- would. Instead, the team was comprised of years older than themselves. We needed a piling wins. Besides, there’s always next mostly secondary two’s and seven secon- solution and the Cadet team that prepared year. dary threes (including myself). sec 3’s for Juvenile team was the answer.” Needless to say, the team was When asked whether or not he By Chris Foster significantly undersized and had only one had any ideas on how to make the Bantams

The Jordano Jacuzzis are the 2007 house league soccer champs

Right: members of the Jordano Jacuzzis hoist the Golden Boot, the symbol of house league supremacy.

Back row, left to right: Patrick Coyle, Sheldon Caravahlo, Jordano Aguzzi (team captain), Dimitrios Tomaros, Massimo Muia, Matthew Mastrocola, George Panzathopolus.

Front Row, left to right: Andrew Dolfato, Joey D’Alleva, Sean Messenger.

The Jacuzzis were 5-1-1 throughout the regular season and 2-0 in the playoffs. The score in the final was 5-3 for the Jacuzzis over the Rambling Ramettas Page 16 The Loyola News Loyola continues to dominate G.M.A.A. volleyball

On November 10, 2007, the There was also some spectacular setting GMAA volleyball finals were held at from Marco Modafferi while Andrew Loyola. For the last three years, Loyola’s Scanlan made some critical saves to lead three volleyball teams have won the the Midgets to a 25-16 victory in the first GMAA championship. But this year was set. different. The Juvenile team, unfortu- During the second set, Tristan nately, did not qualify, leaving the Mackenzie would also be a major factor, Midget and Bantam teams to continue in making important blocks and ending a four Loyola’s quest for volleyball supremacy -point slide with a massive hit. There were without. also some very good offensive hits by The Midgets arrived in time to Kirby Cousa, Alex Kotsoros and Marc watch the Bantams win decisively Richardson. At championship point, the against Westmount. Soon after, the score was 24-22 before, once again, Tristan Midgets would have to defend there Mackenzie would end the game with an volleyball title against Laurier Mac- ace. So once again, Loyola’s Midget volley- donald. ball team wins the city championship and The team came roaring out of deservingly, Tristan Mackenzie received the gate with some very important, and the game’s MVP (pictured at right). not to mention, hard spikes from Tristan Mackenzie which helped bolster the By Matthew Quadrini enthusiasm of those on and off the court.

Rookie coach Traynor leads Bantam Braves to volleyball gold

Last year, the Bantam Volleyball Westmount High School. Loyola knew winning end of these thanks to some stellar Braves were City Champions. This year, that they had the better team but West- play by the first line. The Braves took the the six veterans knew that the team would mount was sure to put up a fight, hungry first set by a score of 25-16. The second set have to work to its full poten- began the same way, with tial in order to defend their Loyola jumping out to an title. Coaches Traynor and early lead and never looking Casey were at the reins, run- back. At match point, West- ning drills and making tough mount tried hard to hold decisions all season long. Loyola by scoring four Coach Traynor said, “The straight points; but it was the toughest decision I had to proverbial too little, too late. make all year was to ask Brendan Cinelli shattered players to leave the team.” any hopes of a comeback However, the Braves always with a beautiful tip over the worked as a team and had a net that sealed the deal. phenomenal season. Loyola was able to defend The Loyola Braves their title as City Champions, kicked off their season at winning the gold. Pierrefonds Comprehensive Congratulations to Brendan High School, winning all Cinelli, Gianfranco Tarsitano, three of their games. Three Adam Galati, Adriano more tournaments ensued Petrangelo, Lucas Johnston, and the Braves played wonderfully at for victory. At 9:55 a.m. on Saturday No- Olivier La Forge, Corrado De Marco, An- every one of them, boasting an undefeated vember 10, Westmount was short a player thony Di Benedetto, Scott Simpson, Kyle record of 10-0-2. The team and coaches and at risk of forfeiting the game. Just as Martis, Jonathan Dellar-Fernandes, Andrew were delighted by these results, but Coach the referee was about to call the match, Leduc, Justin Marino, Matthew Lopes, Traynor would have liked the games to be two Westmount players arrived. The Kenny Drummond, team captain and finally closer. “It would have been more fun, Braves breathed a sigh of relief; they did MVP of the game Brandon Adaszkiewicz more challenging, and we would have not want to win the championship by de- and a special congratulations to Coaches learned a whole lot more.” fault. The first line took to the court and Traynor and Casey. Twenty-six practices and twelve jumped out to an early lead. There were games later, the Braves found themselves many entertaining rallies throughout the By Corrado De Marco in the finals, squaring off with league rivals set and Loyola usually found itself on the Volume V, Issue III Page 17 Advent Liturgy

The Loyola Advent Liturgy on December 6 was another impressive display of Loyola student talent both musically and dramati- cally. Drama teacher Ms. Cheri Adams was very proud of her actors, many of whom just finished duty on the school production “And Then There Were None.” “The students brought humor and the right tone to the liturgy performance,” stated Adams, “I was very proud of the boys after putting them through their paces.”

Members of the Loyola Drama Department bring “humor and the right tone” to the Advent Liturgy on December 6.

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Getting them to care is the end result, the steps leading up to that are as much a vic- New Teacher Feature, continued tory as the end itself.

(Continued from page 3) dents? Who has been influential in helping you to Do you find the staff at the high school to be Good question. Many students seem to be determine your career and life path? supportive of new teachers? floating along, just rolling with the punches I`ve come to realize my career and life path Yes. I can recall one teacher in particular without taking the time to understand or through the help of many people through- who walked around to each new teacher in care about the basics of their religion. out my life-too many to name. the workroom one day just to ask how they Most of this is normal, given their ages, but were doing. I was really impressed. what I hope to bring into their lives is a What are the three most important things we desire to understand and care, not because need to teach our students or make them What unique approaches do you bring to they have an upcoming test on it but be- more aware of? the classroom and your students? cause they see the importance and ur- No matter how terrible your life is, God is Lots of humor and acting. I hope to cut gency to it. with you all the time. You need to ask God through any dry material with presenta- for help and understanding, he won`t give tions that are unpredictable. What is your greatest challenge as an edu- it to you on a silver platter. Our actions can cator? greatly affect others As a religious instructor, how do you de- My greatest challenge is to get the kids to scribe the “religious literacy” of your stu- truly care about the material I`m teaching. ESP Workshop, continued

(Continued from page 2) trash that is disposed of in landfills is bio- another one and use reusable cloth bags a saw. One glass bottle saves enough en- degradable and can be composted. instead of plastic ones when shopping. ergy to light a 100-watt bulb for 4 hrs. Fur- After reading about all of these Turn off all the lights and computers in thermore, one ton of recycled newspaper facts and figures, you’re probably wonder- your home when not in use and finally, saves up to 19 trees and 30 kg of polluted ing what you can do to help. As insignifi- bring a waste free lunch. These little things air while it aids landfills by freeing up 3 cant as you may feel, anything can help the can improve the quality of life and each meters cubed of space. fight for a greener environment. First, use solution brings us, as a school, closer to a These aren’t the only solutions rechargeable batteries. They are the main greener Loyola. Isabelle pointed out. Composting is an source of ground contamination. Use both equal alternative. Over two thirds of the sides of a piece of paper before taking out By Benjamin La Schiazza

Juvenile hockey, continued

(Continued from page 12) a lucky bounce. Thankfully, the ‘Lady of though, Sainte Anne netted an equalizer to HCC was a brand new team in the GMAA. Victory’ was watching over the Warriors give them momentum heading into the They are a hockey academy situated in the because as soon as the opposing goalie third. Most of the third period was played region of Lachute. The Warriors wanted to came out to play the puck, it hit his stick along the boards with lots of physical play introduce them to the GMAA in Loyola and landed in the crease. Tom Ricci was and it was to come down to the last twenty fashion. Unfortunately, the Warriors came first to the puck and easily tapped it in to seconds of the game. The Warriors had a out extremely flat and were trampled by salvage the 4-4 tie. Despite their weakest face-off in Sainte Anne territory. The Warri- HCC throughout most of the game. After play of the season, the Warriors remained ors coaching staff called a timeout to set up only a period and a half, Harrington was unbeaten and stayed in first place. a play in order to get a decent shot on net ahead by a margin of 3-1. The warriors to salvage the win. The plan worked per- were getting outplayed and outmuscled. December 3: Warriors vs. Laval Liberty fectly and Mike Pultrone was left all alone Midway through the third period, the War- (Cancelled due to snow day) in the slot with an open net to shoot at. The riors narrowed the lead to 3-2, but Harring- Warriors clinched the win with only thir- ton came right back and scored to make it December 5: Warriors vs. College Sainte teen seconds left on the clock. The Warri- a 4-2 game. Only 40 seconds remained on Anne ors remain undefeated heading into the the clock when Warriors’ keeper Justin final GMAA game before the Christmas Turcotte was pulled for the extra attacker. The Warriors were to play their last game break. The warriors quickly scored a goal with 30 against the flying Sainte Anne team. Once seconds left on the clock. On the following again, the Warriors started on the weak This just in! December 11: Loyola 6 John face-off, HCC gains control and enters side, but quickly turned it up to dominate Rennie 4. The Warriors remain undefeated! Loyola territory. HCC was stripped of the most of the second period. The Warriors puck and the warriors dumped the puck drew first blood with a goal from close in. By Stefano Egiziano into Harrington’s zone in desperate need of Before the second period was done, Volume V, Issue III Page 19 And Then There Were None, continued

(Continued from page 7) year. How were the crowds in terms of size and responsiveness? Fabulous! We had to open the balcony on Friday night! 500 people! I think we really startled people with Wargrave’s dramatic “death”. What is the plan for the spring produc- tion? We’ve gone down to one major pro- duction a year and have moved it to the fall for scheduling reasons. “And Then There Were None” was the big show of the year What changes have you instituted in the Loyola Drama program? Well, I’d say not doing a Shakespeare play is probably the biggest difference for this year, at least. Next year I’m looking to a do a full- out comedy. Any suggestions? Are you happy with the direction of the department? I AM the department now, so I hope so! What is your favorite play? Hmm….too difficult to say…. But the most moved I have ever been by a live performance was a production of Equus a few years back at Stratford. It was spellbinding.

At left Andrew Wilson attempts to get Kristyna Spooner to calm down and not look guilty.

Foot in the door, continued

(Continued from page 7) Prior to “And Then There Were None”, I had holding it up are a few strings and duck tried out for four plays at the school and tape. I am truly had a blast behind and in been denied for all of them. So don’t worry, front of the “And Then There Were None” keep working at it. set and could not wish for better support from my fellow actors and from the direc- Joseph Szymborski tion and would like to thank them for that. (pictured at right) So what I want you to realize from his article is that aspiration is a wonderful thing, and that it does led to achievement. The Loyola News Editorial Staff

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