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Volume 59 Number 3 Page 2 October 26, 2019 Hopkins Prof Wins Currently a researcher and professor at Johns Hopkins St. Francis, Cont’d The Curley Nobel Prize University, Semenza received his M.D. and P.h.D. from the Univer- ’22 Aiden Berkenkemper ’22 sity of Pennsylvania after receiv- dents to enjoy fellowship and Local/National/Int’l Editor ing his bachelors in biology from play games with their Curley Harvard University. Semenza Brothers, emphasizing the Gregg L. Semenza and played the key role of discovering Franciscan Ideal of Strong team were awarded the 2019 a protein which they concluded Community Relations, as well CHRONICLE Nobel Prize in physiology or medi- Volume 59, Number 3 October 26, 2019 powers on and off certain genes as the food FYM had to offer. cine on October 7th 2019. Se- in the cell depending on the This year, St. Francis Day was menza was on a team with two amount of oxygen available. This Pep Rally other researchers, William G. celebrated in a new way that not only helps us gain a better involved the entire student Kaelin Jr. of Harvard and Sir Peter understanding of cellular adapta- body and resulted in a fun Mitchell Frye ‘20 J. Ratcliffe who were individually bility but also can be implement- time being had by all. Features Editor studying the effects of oxygen ed for the treatment of various deprivation on cellular metabo- diseases including cancer. In addi- lism and physiology. The three tion, this new understanding of In all, Semenza and his This year’s pep rally men realized that their separate the cell’s form of “Hibernation” team have made discoveries that was held on the afternoon of work overlapped and came to- can aid in the research of low lead us one step closer to cures gether to deliver one thesis. for other wise deadly conditions. October 18. The pep rally oxygen levels in the blood. began with the introduction of the varsity cross country, Joker Review a strong atmosphere in this Joker had some really In a startling upset, Caleb and Zach Staiti ’23 stayed on their feet to football, soccer, and volley- movie, Gotham had a strong heavy scenes. The murder presence. The film never felt scenes were all frightening. win the three-legged race at the Pep Rally. PHOTO//MALANOWSKI ball teams. At the pep rally, Charley Williams ’20 there were t-shirt cannons unoriginal or uninteresting. They invoked a very specific Arts Editor The Joker character has type of fear, a sympathetic fear; sizing the Franciscan Ideal of which were shot off through- St. Francis Day an inherently high ceiling. Yet, the scenes felt real, there was Dedication to Christ in the out and the final Spirit Week Joker serves as a cau- the depth they took the charac- real hate and real panic from Church. Mass was followed by Mitchell Frye ‘20 games. The Spirit Week Fes- tionary tale and character study ter and the realism of his trans- the characters. There was a bru- Franciscan trivia, with the win- Features Editor tivities and Activities then of Arthur Fleck in his transfor- formation exceeded my expec- tal lack of mercy and appalling ners of each question getting a continued with Bubble Ball mation into the iconic Joker tations. Every one of his actions energy in them. They were my This year, the Feast of St. Fran- gift card. Franciscan Youth Sumo, Tug-o-War, a relay character. The film was polariz- felt earned and motivated. Visu- favorite thing about this movie. cis was on Friday, October 4, Ministry (FYM) was also giving race, a three-legged race, and ing among audiences and critics, ally, the film is impressive. Its Overall, the film creates and Curley celebrated it in a out free cookies to any stu- water balloon toss. The win- but I feel it was a success. cinematography is appealing a detailed atmosphere, layered whole new way. The celebra- dent who had their Tau Cross, ners of these events earned Joaquin Phoenix put together and its use of color effective. It characters, and flows well. It’s tion started the night of Octo- which every student receives points for their respective an Oscar worthy performance, focuses a great deal on effect shot and scored well and ber 3 with Transitus, the cele- on Freshmen Retreat, as well rather than action; the city and Joaquin Phoenix is spectacular. classes total. In the end, the embodying a unique and au- bration of the death of St. as selling ice cream sundaes thentic character. (Phoenix is characters’ reactions which ulti- The more I think about it, the Seniors had the most points Francis, which was put on by and root beer floats during all just as good as Heath Ledger mately gives the actions more more I like it. It’s a deep, dark, the Freshmen class. October lunch periods. The day ended at the end of the pep rally to don’t @ me). His performance power. The film’s color pallet impure film. You’re gonna feel 4, the Feast of St. Francis, with a party in FYM after win Spirit Week activities, played well off the film’s strong gets more saturated as the film awful after watching it. But if started off with mass, empha- school, which allowed stu- which were held all week. writing and dialogue. There was progresses and plays into you’re into that, I’d definitely Fleck’s development. recommend it. 79/100 Volume 59 Number 3 Page 3 October 26, 2019 Volume 59 Number 3 Page 4 October 26, 2019 Editorial: shows the staff’s commitment Curley a positive experience. for their students. This shows When new students come to Ravens Dominate in First Seven Weeks Why We Love Curley how the community of Curley Curley, they are not just seen helps students to reach their Archbishop Curley has many as individual students but as Will Majerowicz ’22 fullest potential. The Curley members of a brother- aspects that make it a positive staff also helps students thrive hood. Curley is a brotherhood Staff Writer experience. Even as seniors, in other areas besides academ- that shows support for each four years later, Curley contin- ics. It is a community that does As the NFL begins ues to show that positive expe- other in times of success and not only focus how well you do week 8, the Ravens enter a bye rience. The most important need, a brotherhood that en- in the class. Curley provides week on a three-game winning part of any school is learn- courages growth within them- opportunities that help stu- streak. The Ravens started this ing. Curley goes that extra selves and each other, and dents get involved such as the year on fire going -2 0 and scor- mile. Having teachers that brotherhood that wants stu- multiple different clubs, sports, ing a total of 82 points. In want to help students learn, dents to grow in faith togeth- and theatre. week 3 the Ravens had a tough staying before or after to er. The Archbishop Curley community is full of love and game against the Chiefs and an school to help them, and trying Being part of the Brotherhood support that we would love to embarrassing game against the to support their interests is the other aspect that makes have you join. Browns in week 4. In those defeats, the Ravens have given up 609 passing yards in the last season. With this record, they for the most home runs al- two defeats. The number one Orioles Fall Flat also finished 49 games behind lowed with 303 home runs defense last year lost some big Lamar Jackson rushed for 116 yards against PHOTO//USA TODAY the AL East Yankees. Their given up. Likewise, they have pieces and we have not re- the Seahawks and 143 yards passing. Mike Racosky ’22 batting average is a mea- allowed 1517 hits and given bounded from losing those sly .247, with seven players up 971 points. With statistics Layout Editor players. punched the ball out of Juju terceptions since entering the above that average. like these, there is no doubt One good thing from Orioles pitching was that the Orioles had a lacklus- Smith-Schuster’s hands and league in 2015. With Marlon the Browns game is that Mar- then Humphrey recovered the Humphrey playing great, Jim- especially atrocious. This ter year. One can only hope lon Humphrey locked down year, they have set the record for better luck next year. fumble. my Smith almost back from Odell Beckham allowing Odell In week 6 the Ravens injury, and the addition of 20 yards on 2 catches. Moving played the 0-5 Bengals. The Marcus Peters the Ravens de- forward after the loss against Ravens won 23-17 and Lamar fense is starting to look like CHRONICLE STAFF Cleveland the Ravens had a Jackson had 152 rushing yards former defenses. EDITORS-IN-CHIEF SPORTS EDITOR game against their division ri- along with 236 passing yards. A big game against the Mitchell Harrison ’20 Camden Sigmon ’22 val Steelers in Pittsburgh. The The defense looked better but Seahawks put Baltimore at -6 2 Cameron Leitch ’20 game was hard fought and the Bengals are 0-5 with the and looking ahead to week 9. Patrick McDonald ’20 ARTS EDITORS there were many penalties and Jalon Ashley ’20 11th passing offense but the The Ravens have a tough calls that were shaky but the 30th rushing offense. Marlon schedule after their bye but if The Baltimore Orioles FEATURES EDITORS Charles Williams ’20 Ravens won on a 46 yard field Humphrey had another inter- they want to be repeat AFC had an abysmal season this Mitchell Frye ‘20 Sean Lord ’20 LAYOUT EDITOR goal by Justin Tucker.