March 28, 2014 Volume 50 Issue 7 XchangePius X High School 6000 A Street, Lincoln, NE

Senior Xposed - 4 Kelsey Brichacek is an energetic and optimistic senior who loves kids, bowling and hockey.

Español vs. Français - 6 Students have the difficult and controversial decision of choosing between Spanish and French.

Student Managers - 10 Some students handle the responsibility of managing sports teams with the coach.

PHOTOS BY JUSTICE COLEMAN 2 News March 28, 2014 ACA DECA team prepares for Clashes in Ukraine Nationals in Hawaii cause unrest among

which paid off. Now they’re working twice as hard Kate Rawlinson European Union Editor-In-Chief to pull off a respectable performance at their first Nationals. For the first time in school history, Pius is “It’s our first time there, so we don’t sending an Academic Decathlon team to Nationals really know what to expect,” Miller said, “but our Kathryn Budell socially among the people of in Hawaii this April. team goal is to medal in the top of every division.” X-Clusives Editor the Ukraine. However, this A fairly recent addition to the school, Pius Each member has individual goals they’ve deal became redundant with the has only had an Aca Deca team for four years. set for themselves, but their ultimate goal is to On Feb. 18, clashes Prime Minister’s disappearance. Each year, the team does well at State, but just this have a good time. erupted in Kiev, the capital Ukraine, made weak year they pulled off their first State win. “It’s just a four-day competition and of Ukraine. Unrest has been through protests and without “We just had the right people this year,” we’re there for a few days longer than that, so we writhing in the country since a political leader, was invaded senior Aca Deca member Abby Miller said. will be visiting a few museums and, of course, the 2004, when their Prime Minitser by Russia shortly afterward. “Everyone on our team is really social and we beach,” Miller said. Viktor Yanukovych was elected. Crimea is the work really well as a team.” The plane tickets and the four competition After years of social injustice southernmost tip of the Ukraine, At the State competition, Pius picked up days will be funded completely by the Academic and economic inequity, the and closely borders a tip of numerous honors in almost every division. Team Decathlon competition, but the rest of the stay is people of Ukraine have gained Russia. This section of Ukraine members walked around the school the day after up to team members. power in protest against the still holds tight Russian bonds with a weighty stack of medals hanging around The team is composed of seniors Miller, leaders of their country. and is sympathetic toward their necks. Senior Stephen Kotopka was even Kotopka, Danny Beals, Claire Henrichson, Robert “This central Kiev Russian forces in the Ukraine. named the high-point individual of the State with Bryant, Matthew Sievert and Nathan Kramer square is like a vision of hell,” Most protesters are against the rest of his teammates not far behind. as well as their teammates Henry Jaros, Philip BBC Reporter Daniel Sandford Russian power in their country. The team had been working relentlessly to Hanigan, Cory Liesch, Lucy Kohmetscher, and witnessed in late February. After many years of bloodied accomplish as much as they were able to at State, Catherine Krueger. Resembling a battlefield, fighting, these people, who Kiev’s Independence Square hoped for independence, was bursting with protesters were only to be oppressed protecting themselves from again by a stronger force. Malaysian Airline plane debris found uniformed snipers. Feb. 18 was Pro-Russian gunmen the bloodiest day in the Ukraine seized the capital of Crimea, in over 70 years, with at least Simferopol, on Feb. 27- in Indian Ocean 88 people dead in 48 hours. 28. Meanwhile, Ukrainian Yanukovych parliament named Olexander disappeared after two days Turchynov interim president. of protesting, to the people’s While Ukraine was on the way Kaitlin VanLoon two sweeps of territory. The two junior Meghan Straub said. Features Editor request. A deal with opposition to recovery from a bloody few arcs expanded from Kazakhstan A flight simulator was leaders was made with days, Crimea was experiencing a to down in the southern Indian found in the house of the pilot and Yanukovych earlier, claiming different story. On Mar. 8, 239 passen- Ocean. now executives are trying to recov- the fairness economically and gers aboard a Malaysian airplane The last, very faint plane er files deleted from the simulator went missing. The flight from signal was heard seven and one over a month ago. Kuala Lumpur was supposed to half hours after it took off. Several When the file is recap- land in Beijing, but had been miss- officials thought the plane was tured many people hope the mys- ing since that night. crashed in the Indian Ocean and tery will be put to rest. The hijack- The Malaysian airplane that it would probably never show ing of the airplane by Pilot Zaharie was announced as destroyed this up. Ahmad seems to be the most popu- past Monday. The Malaysian gov- The police had asked for lar theory so far. ernment pronounced the passen- background checks on all 239 pas- The relatives of the miss- gers as all dead. sengers, as well as, the pilot and ing passengers were growing rest- While many of the pas- copilot. They received all except less and outraged that it took this sengers relatives were relieved to three passengers from Russia long to locate the plane. find out the news, they are also and Ukraine. None of the checks One man’s 34-year-old rooted deeply with sadness for the left officials feeling suspicious. son was aboard the flight. loss of their loved ones. Planes were flying to and fro across “It’s really too much,” Malaysian officials had the ocean and more satellites were 60-year-old Subaramaniam no idea where the plane was, but set up in Central Asia. Gurusamy said. “I don’t know why there was evidence that suggest- The police and the rest of it is taking so long for so many ed it was purposely turned back the world considered a number of people to find the plane. It’s been across Malaysia and went through possibilities of why the plane had twelve days and he’s the only son the Strait of Malacca. 26 nations disappeared. Some of these were I have.” were in on the search for the lost hijacking, terrorism, sabotage and Unhappy and scared plane. mental health issues. relatives were obviously ready Detectives searched for “I thought the pilot prac- for the plane to be discovered, clues regarding the area of the ticed the flight in his home simula- along with the rest of the world. lost plane, and at first only found tor and crashed the plane himself,” March 28, 2014 Opinion 3 Editorial: Same-sex prom dates remain complex issue

Can Pius allow same-sex Prom information, can Pius allow same-sex Interestingly, Nebraska has one them in the occasion to sin. dates? At first glace, the answer to Prom dates? The answer is still no. But of the highest populations of gay or As a Catholic high school which this seems obvious; Pius, a Catholic what is a “date”? That’s where this topic lesbian people in the nation. Multiple is an extension of the Catholic Church, high school, clearly can’t permit same- gets tricky. If a girl intends to attend a studies have proven that nearly anywhere it is Pius’ responsibility to ensure the sex Prom dates if they are upholding dance with a friend of hers who is a girl, from four to 20 percent of Nebraskan Church’s teachings are implemented in the church’s averseness to same-sex which happens on a fairly frequent basis, teenagers report to be gay or lesbian, so school, which means that if there is a marriages. Upon further investigation, Pius can’t not allow it. In that light, how one would be naive to assume that that way to regulate gay or lesbian dancing however, the answer to this query can Pius NOT allow same-sex dance population is not represented at Pius. partners, Pius is obligated to do so, just becomes a lot more complex. “dates”? The real issue is that Pius needs as it is obligated to manage what we are The Catholic Church rightfully The fact of the matter is that Pius a concrete policy in response to this taught in the theology classroom or what teaches that marriage is a union reserved can’t draw that line for us. As teenagers question. Pius can’t condone gay or lesbian we wear. solely for a man and woman and not who are or will soon be exposed to a students acting impurely at dances, but In finding an appropriate policy two men or two women. The Church world of standards even lower than some they can’t excuse straight couples acting for this topic, Pius would lead its students also instructs its members to treat gay plunging necklines, we have to learn how impurely either. Every student, regardless toward a more complete Catholic or lesbian people with the dignity and to be honest with ourselves and use the of who their dancing partner happens to education and guide them toward living a respect of any other human being since tools we’ve been given through theology be, owes it to themselves and to God to be life engulfed by the faith even after high they are another of God’s children. classes and examples set by teachers and responsible and honest in their intentions school. So, considering the previous staff. for dances and any instances that may put The future of Nebraska basketball looking optimistic

Axel Malmstrom NCAA tournament as they took ent they had. However, it’s Tim who had done well this year and them in San Antonio, Texas. Staff Writer on the Baylor Bears in the first Miles who is giving fans hope for who had contributed to the major- This year’s team was the round. However, Husker fans did the near future and even further ity of the points. I was certain that most exciting one I have ever seen The Husker basketball not want the result they wanted in on after that. Nebraska was capable of breaking since I started watching Nebraska team went dancing for the first the first round. In the meantime, I am a few peoples brackets this year basketball. They had the talent, time since the 1997- 1998 season, In the college basketball really interested in seeing how with being a sleeper team that no fans and arena and the coach I but with the result they did not chaos in the month of March, I well the Huskers do next year and one thought could go far in the think that will help turn around a expect against the Baylor Bears believe this was the team that how they can learn from this loss tournament. program that isn’t known for its with a 74-60 loss in the first would get the Huskers first ever in the tournament. I was very I believe one reason why basketball teams. In my opinion, round. It was there seventh over- win in the tournament in program hopeful that this was the year Nebraska is succeeded this year is this year’s team was one of the all appearance in the tournament history. However, Tim Miles and where Nebraska will finally get the fact the new arena had been best basketball teams in the pro- and the first in 17 years with a 0-7 the Huskers lost their emotions that win in the tournament, but we sold out with the 15,000 strong gram’s history and they had the overall record now. during the game and he was even- may have to wait for another year nearly every game. Although they chance to win their first NCAA Fans around Husker tually ejected in the game. or so before that can happen. played on a neutral court, the tournament game in program his- Nation were excited and anxious I was personally excited Husker fans were really Huskers were hopeful that the tory this year. to see how things turned out in the with this year’s team and the tal- supportive of the young players fans would show up and support

The Pius X-Change Changes to the SAT are more practical Kate Rawlinson Staff Writers Editor-In-Chief Annie Albin Annie Albin by tweeting this fake test question, down to linear equations, func- Kathryn Budell Olivia Appleget Staff Writer “We’re ______A) Soarin, flyin tions, and proportional thinking. X-Clusives Editor Natalie Baker B)All in this together C)Break- I like this policy a lot Zach Hammack Justice Coleman Recently the College Board made ing free D)All of the above.” more, because it is far more ben- News and Opinion Editor Haylee Diltz the decision to execute chang- I don’t know about you eficial to the students taking the Lauren Schieke Abbey Hugo es on the SAT starting in 2016. guys, but if the SAT had more ques- test. It gives students who can do Graphics Editor Axel Malmstrom The board hopes to bring the tions like that I probably could have normal high school math a chance Nick Esparza Kyle Sager test closer to the curriculum of raised my score by a few points. to get a higher score, whereas Sports Editor Abby Stonehocker the average high school student. While at first I was- an they could be docked points from Anna Ondracek Anna Stuchlik I’ve always been an- noyed by the decision because it the test for not knowing a certain Entertainment Editor noyed by standardized testing. Al- seemed unfair that right after I specialized type of math problem. Kaitlin VanLoon Adviser ways. Even when I was in grade spent hours in prep classes study- I also think that the Features Editor Nolan DeWispelare school, before it was even accept- ing math rules (which I probably changes they are making to the vo- able to be over it. So, needless to won’t ever use in life again) they cabulary section to make it more The X-Change is a monthly publication of the Pius X High School say, I was pretty interested in find- decided to change it to something student friendly are great, because newspaper staff. Opinions expressed on the opinion page do not ing out more about these changes. easier, I looked into the changes it makes sense for students to necessarily represent those of the entire school community. From what I saw off of and they seem pretty reasonable. study vocabulary words that they reactions on Twitter, I thought the The board wants to add will use in college rather than the Students and staff are invited to share their opinion through a letter to changes would be drastic. Twitter in more vocabulary words that current vocab words. I don’t see the editor. The staff reserves the right to edit or reject any letter. All accounts that mock the decision to would actually be used in col- this as the board “dumbing down” letters must be typed, signed and sent to Room 264 or: change the test are popping up all lege, and wants to slim down the SAT, instead they are adapting The X-Change Pius X High School over, and they’re pretty funny. @ the math section (which cur- it to accommodate the students it 6000 A Street Lincoln, NE 68510 TheNewSAT parodies the exam rently covers a wide variety) is meant for. 4 Features March 28, 2014 Senior Xposed: Kelsey Brichacek Energetic, Friendly, Optimistic Anna Stuchlik Staff Writer

Even though summer continues to edge around the need to bring her education of the faith with her to her campus. supporting and cheering both of them on. corner, for some students it can be hard to believe that graduation For Brichacek, becoming closer to God is one of the One of the reasons for Brichacek’s love of hockey is less than two months away. For many seniors, it can’t come most important things she has learned in her last three years at started when she was two years old. It was the year she received quick enough. One senior ready to take the next step is Kelsey Pius. Because she puts God in such an important position, it’s no her first hockey puck. Brichacek. wonder “The Passion” is her favorite movie. In fact, up until two years ago, the Brichacek family Ever since she was little, Brichacek loved to be around Meeting new friends is another important aspect Pius housed some of the Lincoln Stars hockey players. has brought to Brichacek’s “The best part was getting kids. It’s fitting then, that she has chosen to specialize in early PHOTO BY ANNA STUCHLIK childcare. life. Considering she is a to know the players and Her current plans include going to Southeast member of the bowling their families,” Brichacek Community College in Lincoln or Northeast Community College team, it’s no wonder she said. “I also liked watching in Norfolk for her first two years, and then transferring to Peru has made some memorable them play. I got to see the State in Nebraska. friends. different skills each player “I have always loved children,” Brichacek said. With her team had.” “When my cousin and his wife had a baby, I liked caring for and full of friends, Brichacek Speaking of skills, being around children even more.” has memories of aiding the Brichacek has a hidden Another factor to her love of an early childcare career team to, not only one, but talent of her own: poetry. came from Mrs. Shonka’s class, child development. Even though two State runner-up tro- Three pieces of her poet- Brichacek has taken a wide variety of electives including com- phies and lettering in bowl- ry have been published. puter applications, multimedia (one and two) and food and nutri- ing her senior year. Brichacek finds that it tion, child development has helped guide her career path. Sports bring a comes naturally to her. Despite Brichacek’s eagerness and readiness for the great joy to Brichacek, butSenior Noah Miller poses for a pic by his car. She enjoys writing about end to her high school career, she still has her moments of thank- she finds pleasure spectat- sports, God and the sky. fulness concerning the school. ing as much as she does Over the past three and a “I will miss the teachers that helped me throughout the participating. Whether it half years, Pius has influ- years and the all-school masses,” said Brichacek. “Even though be the Lincoln Stars hock- enced Brichacek’s life in a I will go to mass in college, it won’t be as special as the Pius ey team or her brother positive manner. Brichacek masses.” Camden’s basketball team, is a Thunderbolt. Speaking of faithfulness in college, Brichacek will she spends her weekends While some see Latin as a dead language, others see benefits Nick Esparza sion for literature, or even an ancient language such Sports Editor as Latin; albeit a dead language, but, it has a sig- nificant part in the mass. Each year on average around thirty-five In pre-Vatican II the only spoken word Latin teachers enter the profession while around during the mass was Latin and after then a major sixty leave. decline in Latin as a spoken word has decline sig- Over the past two decades the teaching nificantly. of Latin has promptly deteriorated in many public Having a four year Latin language class schools. could present more understanding of the language Many fear that Latin being taught in pub- that is at the basis of so many other languages. lic schools could disappear altogether in the next “My parents both took Latin when they decade. were in school,” Fr. Stephen Mills said. “It’s about Most European-based languages have a time that Latin should be categorized as an offi- strong Latin ties simply because the Roman-Cath- cial curriculum language and was given the same olic Empire ruled Europe for hundreds of years – encouragement as other languages which is why languages such as Spanish and French In many instances as well, Latin has are called ‘Romance’ languages for this reason. showed to improve students’ English skills. Mostly all of the European languages are Latin supporters believe that if young stu- What if she gets related, because they were derived from ancient dents learn word roots, they will be able to learn PREGNANT? Indian languages as well. unfamiliar words easier because Latin is an almost ? With multiple languages being taught at purely phonetic language. We can Help; we care about Both of you. the public schools around Lincoln, Pius still teaches There are no silent letters, and each letter two languages. represents a single sound, which makes it very use- Free and private Pregnancy Tests With the absence of some languages, one ful in teaching to read. & Options Information. could wonder if Pius would instill another language And once kids can master the grammatical in the near future. structure of Latin, they will more easily grasp the Crisis Pregnancy Center . 402.483.4247 One can confer that it is not hard to inspire 111 Piazza Terrace . Near 53rd and O Street grammatical structure in English. lincolncrisispregnancycenter.org high school students with an interest in and a pas- March 28, 2014 Features 5 Teacher Feature: Jeremy Ekeler and Fish fans flock to parish

Annie Albin John Schreurs fish fries on Fridays Staff Writer people, and I feel like there are side in the WRC, with Schreurs handling overflow stu- Zach Hammock to raise money for local parishes, If any Pius student has dents and Ekeler train- Staff Writer by not only attracting parishioners ever needed a paper reviewed, or ing new team members. to delicious non-meat alternatives, maybe wanted to submit an art The WRC Friday night fish fries but by also providing a channel to piece to Wordstruck, they have works to help students have become a staple of the Lenten sell SCRIP and raffle tickets. probably interacted with John revise essays and other season, with local Catholic parish- Organizations like Knight Schreurs and Jeremy Ekeler. writings while teach- es sponsoring large-scale dinners of Columbus benefit from the prof- The two are Eng- ing them how to become to serve as an alternative during its they earn by selling $6 fish lish teachers at Pius and ad- better writers, and trains abstaining. from their headquarters on South ministrators of the Writing Re- upperclassmen students Cathedral of the Risen Street. source Center and Wordstruck. how to peer edit papers. Christ is well-known for its elabo- The dinners throughout Ekeler has worked at Both teachers rate fish fries staged in its spacious Lincoln, including fries at Blessed Pius for seven years now, with a also work with Word- basement. Sacrament and St. John’s, see around break in between. He attended the struck, which pub- However, this year, 150-300 customers each Friday. University of Nebraska and then lishes student artwork Cathedral has expanded their fish In an effort to meet the received his masters in administra- and writing. To be ap- fry to include a drive thru service, needs of so many patrons, local tion from St. Xavier’s in Chicago. proved for the magazine where patrons can pick up a $5 fries have expanded their menus to Likewise, Schreurs attend- pieces of work must be family meal on the north side of include other meatless items. ed the University of Nebraska. He voted on by a team and the church. At Cathedral, Italian- was inspired to become a teacher Ekeler and Schreurs. To sit in, it costs $8 for lovers can dish up spaghetti with by the book Flowers for Algernon. Ekeler works as an adult, $5 for ages 4-12, and free marinara or alfredo sauce. There “When I was a senior in an advisor, “I have final for anyone younger than three. are a number of sides as well, Ekeler and Schreurs work together to help high school I wanted to become say on submissions and do Immediate family dinners cost including French fries, coleslaw, a chemical engineer. The more I students improve their writing. layouts for the website.” $30. baked potatoes, and applesauce. thought about it the more I realized Schreurs “It’s almost a tradition Desserts are also available for an how much more powerful literature so many important aspects of life helps as well, “I am the tie to go [to fish fries] each year,” additional charge. can be.” Schreurs said. you can discuss in English class breaker with Ekeler and I help senior Santiago Izquierdo said. “The variety brings me that you can’t in other classes.” brainstorm different contests.” “Parishioners can get together and back,” Izquierdo said. “It’s not just Ekeler attributes his “Both of them have helped “They inspire and just enjoy a good meal.” fish. You can expect to find a bit decision to become an English me become more confident in my help me by being cool and The popularity of fish of everything, depending on where teacher to two things, “A com- writing,” said Senior Abigail Hecker. open. They’re really chill,” fries has become a successful way you go.” bo of liking to work with young The two work side by said Senior Amanda Reifert. Prom Fever takes hold of 15 Minutes of Fame Pius upperclassman Name: Will Addy Abby Stonehocker ative ways to ask a girl to prom. Grade: Sophomore Staff Writer The guy just has to find the -cut

est way to make sure she says yes. “My favorite color is blue, “It is really hard to Prom is a sentimental event I want to be an engineer when I get come up with a good way to ask older, and I love seafood. My favor- in a teen’s high-school career. Every a girl to prom. I want to come up girl dreams of the perfect evening with ite class is chemistry, but my favor- with the perfect idea to impress ite teacher is Fr. Bernardo. I swim, the perfect date, which is why prepa- her.” Junior Gus Mattern said. ration for prom can be a bit stressful. my favorite season is summer and I After the prepara- have one brother.” Not only does one want tion for prom the kids get the perfect dress, she also dreams to finally have a good time. of beautiful hair with gorgeous Every year prom is held at nails. However, finding the -per the Cornhusker Marriott in down- fect dress can be a bit challenging. town Lincoln. This year the date Girls go to many dif- of the magical dance is April 12. Name: Sierra Wren Name: Mitchell Easley ferent stores just to find one Your night begins with a dress. Once she finds a dress meal served at the location of the Grade: Freshman Grade; Junior she has to get the perfect shoes. dance. After your meal, prom roy- “Every high-school girl alty is announced. Following the an- "I have two sisters, my fa- “I play football and run wants a dress that makes them look nouncement of king and queen, let vorite season is spring and my fa- track, I like physics and Mr. Moore beautiful, obviously. But the tricky your unforgettable memories begin. vorite color is teal. I really like The is my favorite teacher. The movie thing is finding something no one else Students dance the Maximum Ride series by James Gravity is pretty cool and Break- has.” Junior Kate Brakenhoff said. night away, but after the dance Patterson. My favorite food is Ore- ing Bad is my favorite show. I have Girls aren’t the only ones is post prom. Post prom con- os with peanut butter and my fa- three siblings and when I grow up I that have a hard time. Remember the sists of fun and games till 3 a.m. vorite sport is basketball." want to be Superman.” guys have one of the most important Get ready to dance the jobs. “How am I going to ask her?” night away. There are many cre- 6 Xclusives March 28, 2014 Spanish classes and French classes are both strong in the Pius curriculum, thanks to some dedicated teachers

Anna Stuchlik For those who are siding with the romance is an increased amount of speaking the target up on their language to accommodate this extra Staff Writer language of Spanish, the benefits run just as deep language in the classroom by the teacher and the course.” as those of the French language. According to the students. Basically, Chapelle has found it increas- Whether a student chooses Spanish or Incoming freshmen have a plethora of Foreign Language Department, headed by Tracy ingly beneficial for the students to participate in French, in this day and age, being bilingual is choices to make before the school year even Chapelle, one of Pius’ Spanish teachers, Spanish a language class that has a better sense of immer- becoming more of a necessity. Because quite a starts, especially when it comes to selecting fall is becoming increasingly common in the United sion. few jobs require four or more years of a foreign courses. Whether it be between music and art, or States. Another big change coming next year language, the need for bilingual speakers has Spanish and French, each student wants the most “The United States has really changed for the first time is the beneficial and fitting option for him or herself. over that last ten to fifteen years,” Chapelle said. Spanish Literature class The decision between Spanish and French tends “The influx of people that speak Spanish has taught by Katie Hayes, to be not only a tough one, but also a controversial grown immensely. I don’t remember a time before one of Pius’ Spanish one. that there were so many parents that didn’t speak teachers. Students who “I realize that the majority of students English, so it is important to be able to communi- are quick and excel in the take Spanish,” French teacher Jeanie Imler said. cate.” foreign language class- “It is a more common language in this part of For this very reason, the department has room are encouraged the United States However, I know for a fact that found it increasingly important for the students to take this course in the French classes at the University of Nebraska- to learn a secondary language. As this need rose addition to their regular Lincoln are growing, as well as the classes here at higher and higher, the department knew that the Spanish class. Pius.” need to learn Spanish had to be taken more seri- According to Since Imler started teaching at Pius seven ously; but first, the students needed to see the Hayes, the novel incor- years ago, her class sizes have more than doubled, significance and work up from there. porates technology with creating two sections of both French I and French “When I started at Pius, I felt like I had Spanish. It recollects the II classes instead of one. to teach that importance to my students,” Roberts true story of an immi- While being courteous to the Spanish said. “Now, the kids know and understand this, so grant from Spain who speakers across the hall, Imler persistently I can enforce the issue less.” moves to the United informs her students of the numerous benefits When it comes to everyday life, if stu- States. Currently, this of the French language. For example, music, dents are looking closely enough, they will be immigrant is a college fashion, dancing and cooking terms are widely able to see common Spanish and French words professor who starts at composed from the French vocabulary. and phrases used. These sometimes turn into the bottom and works his Another convenient aspect of this romance modified expressions. Even more frequently, cul- way up to his present language is its ability to be used throughout its tural restaurant names and menus use different standings. neighboring European countries. languages to enhance their theme. “It teaches “I have been to France four times, and I “The world is getting smaller and smaller a good lesson and I am able to understand the people and get around each day,” Imler said. “It is essential to know the would like to see more the area using simple phrases and terms from language or, at the very least, the basic phrases and more kids take the French II,” Imler said. “Knowing French didn’t and expressions.” class,” Hayes said. “I just help in France. I also tell my students you One of the largest modifications the appreciate the students can get by with French in Italy, Switzerland and Language Department has brought on as a whole, who are dedicated and Belgium.” from this rising need for a secondary language, are willing to double UNL Language Fair invites high school students to exhibit progress in language studies

Olivia Appleget international Folk Dancing Club instruction and or groups of ten or less. customs. Staff Writer study abroad program information booths. “To prepare for the music part, many “My students are learning so much from There are five competitive categories in students have paired up and are allowed to work this already,” Kwambamba said, “the preparation The University of Nebraska-Lincoln which students can enter in and try their luck at on it during class,” Kwambamba said, “that way, alone is hard work, and I’m proud of the progress Department of Modern Languages and Literature a first place top performance or a second place if they have any questions I am here to help them I’m seeing.” is gearing up for their 38th Annual Modern honorable mention. along.” The Department of Modern Language and Language Fair. This year, the fair will be held on The first event is the Drama category. In The Poster event has its own theme every Literatures has also announced a scholarship this Thursday, April 10, 2014. this event, students will perform a single scene year. This year’s will be Folklore: Myths, Tales year for eligible students who declare a major in The Pius Spanish department has from dramatic literature or an original piece and Legends from Around the World. Using that French, German, or Spanish at UNL. attended this fair many years in the past, taking written by the student in the respective language. theme, the students will design a colorful and The scholarship is based off of a 300- home several second and first place plaques for All contestants are encouraged to bring their own informational poster using the native language word essay written in one of the three languages competing. However, for the French department, props and costumes. given. listed above. The essay must relate to this year’s this is their first year attending. Folk Dance and Music are also two Lastly, Poetry will also be offered as theme: “How will a degree in Modern Languages “I’m excited to see what we can do in competitive options that students may enter in. a competitive event. Poems can be found in help me achieve my future goals?” the French category as a school,” French teacher In Folk Dance, the competitors will perform an the students’ textbooks, (or from choice outside “This fair is the perfect way to get Gabriel Kwambamba said, “I know the students authentic dance complete with music and attire sources) and presented by memory. Judges must students excited about studying language in are well prepared.” from whichever culture they choose. A memorized be given a copy of the text in order for the student college,” Chapelle said, “not only will it show The language fair consists of competitive explanation of the dance in both the target to compete. Each selection should not be more them how many young people are involved in and non-competitive events in which students in language and English will be expected. than five minutes long. language studies, but also it will provide them grades 9-12 may participate. “The Folk Dance competition is a fun “Poetry is one of the most challenging with a better picture of the culture.” “We offer the language fair to everyone category for the students,” Kwambamba said, categories in my opinion, because your articulation in our classes,” Spanish teacher Tracy Chapelle “It’s something they can really put their own and pronunciation must be fluent and smooth,” said, “then we select out of those individuals the creativity into.” Kwambamba said. ones who we see fit.” Music performances must correlate to the This fair has been inspiring students The non-competitive events include country and language, and must have memorized for many years, and continues to give back to mini-lessons in languages from around the world, lyrics with them. They may be performed in solos Nebraska’s youth who are intrigued by cultural March 28, 2014 Xclusives 7 Spanish classes and French classes are both strong in the Pius curriculum, thanks to some dedicated teachers up on their language to accommodate this extra become a must when going out into the work several kids that speak Spanish. Without that Eventually, she learned German, which was the course.” force. knowledge, they have gone about trying to figure most common language of that area, by using a Whether a student chooses Spanish or “It’s insane to think that we live in the out how to effectively teach these students.” tiny translation book. French, in this day and age, being bilingual is middle of the United States and you are so much While Spanish may seem like the obvi- “I learned that if you want to commu- becoming more of a necessity. Because quite a more marketable if you speak Spanish,” Roberts ous choice for some and French for others, the nicate with people, you can. It just takes time; few jobs require four or more years of a foreign said. “I always tell my kids that if there are Pius Language Department wants students to and gestures and body language are also really language, the need for bilingual speakers has two resumes for any job and you speak Spanish remember that there is no right or wrong lan- important,” Roberts said. “Because I was com- you are going to be guage to choose from. The benefits of being fortable speaking a foreign language and was sought after period, bilingual in today’s society are valuable no mat- okay with takingJ risks, I was able to build the H D because that is some- ter which one the students choose. confidenceG to slowly learn and work with others. C J F B thing that can serve a “Any learning of a new language has If not for Spanish,H D I would have been pretty iso- 66 A G more diverse popula- benefits. These benefits can improve cognitive lated7 there.” C J 6 F B tion.” learning, confidence, and/or logic. I encourage 8 ChapelleH andD Hayes also participated in D 6 A G C J While a job every student to learn a second language CwhetherJ foreign69 exchangeF programs during high school B H B H 0 D such as international it is French, German, Chinese or any other lan-D and college.7 A DuringG her high school career, A G C J C J 71 F business seems like guage,” Roberts said. “Specifically,53 FSpanish has Chapelle traveledB to SpainH and was immersed as B H 2 D 4 D 7 A G an obvious choice opened so many doors for me and5 I knowA Git will a foreign exchange student.C For her college edu- C J 73 F J 55 F B when it comes to open doors for my students.” B H cation, she studied in Mexico. On the other hand, H 6 D 74 A D 5 A G needing to know a SpeakingG of opening doors, for those C HayesJ studied75 in Spain for her college degree, C J 57 F F B H secondary or ter- who don’t know, BRobertsH wasn’t always8 a butD was a foreign exchange student in China D 5 A G 40 A G C J tiary language, Hayes Spanish teacher at Pius.C BeforeJ her years59 as Fan while in high school. 41 F B H B H D E also understands the educator, she studied abroad Din Alicante,6066 Spain,A G “I can still speak some Chinese,D but I’m D 42 A G C J K C J 6167 F C demand for knowing C livingJ on the 4beach3 F and experiencing the Spanish Ba littleH rusty considering I don’t haveJ anyone to B H 8 D B E B H D 626 A G H D multiple languages lifestyle.D 44 A G talk to”C HayesJ said. A K A G C J 6693 F G C C J 45 F B H J E even in small27 townsF “Their priorities areB different.H It’s about0 NoD matter which51 languageF B a student B H 6 D 647 A G H D 8 D 4 A G C J 52 A K in Nebraska. 2 A G spending quality time with peopleC andJ enjoying671 5 Fchooses, the mostE important aspectG thatC the lan- C J 4573 F B H 3 J E J 29 F B H 2 D K 5 F B “Our culture Blife Hand walking and 84being outside andD eating 7 guageA G teachers are looking at is that heH or sheD is H 0 D 45 A G C J 54 A K D 3 A G C J 73 F E G C G is moving toward and relaxing.C J It’s not 4955so goF go go like it is here taking aB foreignH language. French and SpanishJ E C J 31 F B H D K 55 F B F B H 6 D 74 A G H D B beingH inclusive and 2 in the UnitedD States,” Roberts505 A said.G “I learned teachers alikeC wantJ to show the56 studentsA how K 4 D 3 A G C J 4175 F E G C 1 A G C J 5571 F B H J bilingual,”C J Hayes 33 toF appreciate that lifestyle so muchB thatH I didn’t similar2 cultures canD be Kand how57 theF gapB contin- 15 F B H 28 D E 4 A G H B H 4 D 5 A G C J 58 A 1 6 said. “SmallD towns 340 wantA toG come back. I even called my parentsC DJ and ues4 3to getF smaller and smallerE every day.G They T D 1 A G C J 59 F K B H S C J 3415 F B CH 4 D KE 59 F C J 17 Fin Nebraska, such as told themB I wasn’tH coming back, but they toldDJ me E encourage4 A studentsG to look out for the language TE B H 6 D 60 A BG C DJ 60 B H 8 D 342 A G HC DJ 45 F EK D 1 LexingtonA G and Crete, I had to finishC collegeJ first, and thenAF I could go K in aspects of everydayB H life. J A G C 73 F 61 GB C DJ C F J 34 B 1 CH DJ 46 A KE H 1 F J 19 have aB need for it. where8 I wanted.”H D 362 FA E “I want GBmy kidsCH to have a wonder lust D B H D 344 A BG HC DJ K G H D 20 A G C 23 D K 47 FA BG C J 2 A G C 95 J 36 AF GB HC J F G C There1 are populationsJ 34 OnceF B Roberts graduated,E she moved toC of the world-the8 AF whole world, notE just Spanish B 3 J 227 F H F J E 451 GB H D F B H 6 D K 3364 A B H D 36 A B H that28 have never needD - Italy 4for twoA yearsG with an opportunity to workH Dspeaking countries,”4592 FA Roberts said.K “I want them G C 4 D 2 A G C J 45 A KE G 7 J A G C 7 F E 36 G 0 C J 3 F C ed a3 secondaryF lan-J at a ski4 resort onB the Swiss Alps and live in a C toDJ feel that excitement53 F and learn newE things. The B H 5 F J 229 B H D 35 F EK B H B H D 48 A K B HC D K 38 A G H D guage2430 likeA Spanish, hotel. 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C 3 F J E 13 GB 8 HC J 46 FA K B H 6 D 1 F J 119 B C J 231 AF E BG HC 4 D 3 A G B 2H D 1338 FA E GB H DJ 3 A G C J H D 20 A T K B H 2 D K 2247 AF GB C J 37 F “My students are learning so 2muchA from SG C 49 D 293 FA G CH J 5 F B H G C 1 J Preparing13 A G KE ThunderboltsC 38 FA 3 B J 3 J 2 TEF B E C 0 F E 24 BG H D 38 A this already,” Kwambamba said, “the preparationF H F DJ EK 333 B H D 36 A G B H 2 D K 15 B H D 2449 AF G C 9 4 D 2 A G HC DJ 4 A K G C 7 J 3 F alone is hard work, and I’m proud of the progressA G C A KE 3 G J 3 F C 13 F J E 16 GB C J 2550 F B H 5 J 2 F B CH DJ 35 F E B H D 40 I’m seeing.” F B 2 H D 17 FA K B H D 38 A G H D 24 A K BG HC 6 D K 26 A G C J 6 A G C 8 J E 3 A G C J 2939 F G C 35 J Efor121 AFtheGB ACT andC J SAT27 F B H The Department of Modern Language and F 7 J 2 F B H D 1537 F B H 0 D F B H D 1229 FA K B H 8 D 340 A G Literatures has also announced a scholarship this H D 264 A KE G C 6 D 2 A G C J 8 A G C 3 J 138 A G C J 1 F G C 5 DJ 202 F B E C F 3 B J F EK H 9 F J 29 B H D year for eligible students who declare a major in9 F B HC DJ K 173 F B H D 32 A B H 6 DJ KE 24 A G H D 30 A G C 0 D A GB HC DJ 1408 A G C J French, German, or Spanish at UNL. 1 A G CH J F E G 1 J 33 F B C 7 FA forD K 25overGB 18 years...C J 3 F H BG CH DJ 19 F B H 4 D The scholarship is based off of a 300-11 F B HC J 26 FA K B H 2 D 3 A G 181 AF E BG HC D 223 A G C J 12 A GB H 8 DJ 20 A G C J 35 F word essay written in one of the three languages 92 D K 27 AF GB C J 233 F B H 3 E 1 FA G CH J 21 F B H 6 D 1 C J 298 FA B H 4 D 3 A G listed above. The essay must relate to this year’s 2 D 1013 F E BG H D 23 A G C J T K B 3H 0 D 22 A G C J 37 F S C 4 T D K 129 AF G C J 235 F B H theme: “How will a degree in Modern Languages J E 1 A SG C J 23 F B H TE B C J 1130 F B H D 38 A G H D 15 TEF E B H 4 D 26 A G help me achieve my future goals?” A K B H 2 D 2 A G C J 39 F G C D K 1 A G C J 27 F 1 J E 16 A G C J 1525 F B H “This fair is the perfect way to get F B C J 13 F B H 8 D 40 H D 171 F B H D 2 A G 2 A K B H D 1626 A G C J students excited about studying language in G C 28 D 14 A G C J 29 F 3 J E 1 A G C J 1727 F B H F B C J 15 F B H 0 D college,” Chapelle said, “not only will it show H D 139 F B H 8 D 3 A G 4 A K B H 6 D 12 A G C J G C 4 D 1 A G C J 31 F them how many young people are involved in 5 J E 20 A G C J 19 F B H F B C J 17 F B H 2 D H D 5 F B H 0 D 3 A G language studies, but also it will provide them 6 A K B H 8 D 2 A G C G C 6 D 1 A G C J 33 F 7 J A G C J 21 F B with a better picture of the culture.” F B C J 199 F B H 4 H 7 F B H D 3 A 8 A B 4H 0 D 22 A G G 8 T D 120 A G C J 5 9 A G C 3 F 3 F S C 1 F J 2 B 9 J 121 B H D TEF B H D 24 A 10 3 H D 12 A G C D 10 A G C 5 J T G C 3 J 2 F B Follow John on Twitter S C 1 J 1 F B H J 11 F B H A TE B H 4 A D 26 G @JBTestPrep.com H www.JohnBaylorTestPrep.com2 A D 1 G D 1 G C J 27 F A G C J 15 F C J 13 F B H 8 1 F B H D 2 B H 4 D 16 A G 2 D 14 A G C J A G C F C 5 F J 17 B 3 J B H D F B 146766-JBTP-Pius 6x4.indd 1 H D 18 A 1/13/14 3:19 PM H D 6 A G C 4 A G C G C 7 J 19 F B 5 F B F B 8 H D 20 A 6 A G A 9 C J 21 7 F B 4 0 H D T D 1 A G S C J C J 11 F B H TE B H D 12 A G A G 1 C J 13 F F B 2 H D 14 A G 3 C J F B 4 H D A G 5 C F B 6 A 7 8 Entertainment March 28, 2014 Christian movies take over box office, show audiences a different side of cinema

Kyle Sager fessor tells the class to denounce the existence of truly inspiring story, this movie stars Greg Kinnear Staff Writer God or get an F. The boy, Josh Wheaton, played by as Todd Burpo, and will be released on April 16, a Shane Harper, is stuck and doesn’t know what to do. fitting movie to see over Easter break. This spring, there are many Christian He doesn’t want to deny God, but doesn’t want to get “Whenever Christianity and especially themed movies opening in theaters across the nation, a failing grade in his first class of college. That came Catholicism can have an influence in the world of which can enrich the country’s views on God. entertainment and arts, it’s definitely a great sight.” Son of God, a movie that premiered on Schultes said. February 28, has been giving Catholics a more It seems that Christian movies might be detailed view into the life of Jesus, and has pretty popular this spring. And while motion pic- brought people closer to God, no matter what tures take over the box office, Christian music is their religion is. taking over the charts. The movie, which stars Diogo Morgado There are many Christian songs becom- as Jesus Christ, earned $26.5 million during the ing popular among young and old Christians, as box office weekend. they are ways to connect with God through music. “I was excited to see Son of God because Artists such as TobyMac and Casting of promotional shows I had seen on EWTN and Crowns have been very successful with their FOX News,” Father Thomas Schultes said. He various songs praising God. They’ve had multiple saw the movie the day it came out. hits on Christian radio stations, and are rising in The movie pleased Catholics and popularity, along with many other artists. Christians alike as a movie that followed the Music is a language that the whole world Bible and was accurate as far as Jesus’ life. can speak, and it connects us to God by listen- However, Son of God isn’t the only ing to the lyrics and meditating and praying with Christian movie this spring. Noah, which is about them. Different from other genres of music,

the great flood and how Noah built the ark to BY KYLE SAGER PHOTO Christian music always has a message hidden in Christian movies have dominated the movie box office. save his family, comes out Mar. 28. It features it, and it’s meant for people to take that message Russell Crowe as Noah, and with epic cinematic ele- out March 21 and is playing now in theaters. and spread it. ments and by the looks of the trailers, it’ll be sure Yet another movie, Heaven is for Real, is “Each of [God’s] creation is called to con- to please. based on the breakout book written by Todd Burpo. It tinuously grow closer to Him, and the visual arts can A smaller, less advertised movie, God’s Not is about his son who had an appendectomy and went help that growth with the love of the Lord,” Schultes Dead, is about a college boy whose philosophy pro- to heaven during the surgery, but returned to earth. A said. Emblem3 concert experience is one-of-a-kind

Anna Ondracek and Kate Rawlinson before their show. Every girl in the room likely experi- multicolored lights. A miniature skate ramp was also set Entertainment Editor/ Editor-in-Chief enced mild heart failure for the limited time they got to up, which led to more speculation about the band's pos- talk to the band. sible shenanigans. After the approximate thrity seconds we were The three entered the stage to ear-splitting Post-concert depression is setting in hard this able to take them in, we were escorted into the theater screams and cheers. Two carried a guitar, the other a month after sharing an entire afternoon with three killer lobby and bought some band merchandise before the skateboard. From then, they transitioned directly into vocalists from Huntington Beach, California. We were rush of fans began pouring in for the actual concert. the first song of the night. fortunate enough to be sitting in just the seventh row It was not hard to make new acquaintances The whole night flew by, with many of the for an intimate acoustic performance and a show jam- while waiting for the boys, or for the concert to start. groups's pre-"X-Factor" original songs taking packed with pop, rap and rock. This is expecially true since we were all there for the precedence over the new songs from their debut album, The three band members would call themselves same reason, and conversation came easily. to the delight of devout fans such as ourselves. Their brothers, but only two of them are biologically related. After a whole day of meeting, greeting, and loyalty to the genre which they began is an admirable Keaton and Wesley Stromberg grew up in Washington hyperventilating over boys, one's apetite can get rather quality, especially in a time when artists are often led and moved to California as youngsters. The youngest, unbearable. However, the theatre does not allow outside astray by money-hungry managers and record labels. 17-year-old Keaton was bullied in school and depended food in the building. We were able to sneak out to a When the encore was at last finished and the on music to get through. Jimmy John's in the Kansas City neighborhood the main lights came back on, a collective sigh was heard The two have known their oldest band member, theatre was nestled in, thanks to a friendly security throughout the crowd. As we ventured back to our car, Drew Chadwick, almost their whole lives. Chadwick is guard. conversation spilled from our lips and photos were soulful philosopher who is very into nature and inner After inhaling half of the sandwich, we ran back exchanged over text. Souveneirs compared, and a recap beauty. inside to catch the first of the opening acts. Jackson for the night was given, perhaps to unwilling ears. The band became famous after taking home Guthy performed with a suprising enthusiasm and an We shared an experience unlike any other, and fourth place on the 2012 showing of Simon Cowell’s infectious pop sound. Next was the band MKTO, whose will carry the memories for a very long time. The laid- X-Factor U.S. where they were immediately identified smash hit "Classic" is still popular on the radio today. back atmosphere and unique sound lent themselves to by their original song, Sunset Blvd., which has a very Their haunting cover of "Royals" by Lorde was a crowd an enjoyable, exhausting day. Any music lover can cer- beachy vibe interspersed with the punch of meaningful favorite and left the audience impressed by their tainly attest to the longing to relive a concert, whatever rap lyrics by Chadwick. versatility. genre one listens to. One thing that will never change is We met the three boys at a meet-and-greet ses- Finally, the lightts dimmed and the symbol "E3" the experience of meeting one's favorite band, and that sion where we took pictures and got to hug each of them appeared behind the drums, illuminated with is certainly worth the trouble it takes to get there. March 28, 2014 Entertainment 9 White Christmas wows audience with talent, charm

Justice Coleman James Meysenburg, save the very nicely, with great transitions Staff Writer inn he owns in Vermont. between scenes and perfect placement The sisters, Judy and of props and actors. The showing of Irwin Betty, end up in the arms of I can’t imagine the work and Berlin’s White Christmas was Phil and Bob, destined to devotion that must have gone into putting a fantastic way to show off the live happy lives with each White Christmas together, but I know it capabilities of both the cast and other. must have been a whole lot, which is crew of The Pius Players. Among my favorite why I applaud each and every member of Phil Davis, played by characters were Rhoda The Pius Players for the marvelous job junior Justin Minchow, was the and Rita, played by junior they did with the musical. kind of character whose personality Ansley Alberts I couldn’t help but laugh at. Always and senior the one getting the girls, Minchow’s Natalie Pieper.

character tries to get his TV show BY JUSTICE COLEMAN PHOTO The two girls are The actors finish a dance sequence during a musical number. partner, Bob Wallace, played by happy, giggly senior Eric Zimmerman, to finally The four characters meet in a girls who in real life fall in love with a girl. would drive me insane, but club where the two sisters perform their Minchow and Zimmerman, “Sisters” act. watching them fawn over Phil despite a few technical difficulties with Davis got many laughs out of The two more immature of the their microphones, carried the show with four, Minchow and Moore’s characters, the audience. their amazing voices and great dancing. instantly get along, but the other two, My favorite character, Two more characters who could Zimmerman and Lang’s characters, though, would have to be have stolen the show with their talents don’t get along so well, even though Ezekial Foster played by were the Haynes sisters, Judy and Betty, their personalities are much alike. senior Connor Ernst. Although played by junior Carly Moore and senior But of course, there has to be a he had a comparatively small Bridget Lang. The two sisters travel happy ending, which is exactly what it part in the play, every time PHOTO BY JUSTICE COLEMAN PHOTO around with each other, performing their was. Bob and Phil end up helping out he came on stage there were Justin Minchow, (left) and Eric Zimmerman perform their well-known song, “Sisters,” hoping to their old army buddy, General Henry laughs from the audience. rendition of "Sisters". catch a break and become major stars. Waverly, played by superintedent Fr. The entire play flowed

The Normandy stays true to authentic French cuisine, offers opportunity to students Zach Hammack dows never reached me. brown. News and Opinion Editor The restaurant is certainly a place of cuisine It certainly resembled one with its lightly and etiquette, and even though I wore a starched dress browned surface and crispy edges, topped with diced As one of the few people who take French at shirt and red tie, I still felt a bit out of place. Perhaps I tomatoes. Pius, I was able to partake in a leisurely fieldtrip to maintained the notion that all French places are fancy. To compensate for my picky taste buds I liber- The Normandy, a gourmet French restaurant located on De Villiers and his wife were the primary serv- ally applied salt and pepper and then dived in with a 17th and Van Dorn. ers for the luncheon. We had to order completely in curious ferocity. The restaurant, which used to be located in the French because this was still a school outing. I certainly wasn’t disappointed by the soft, Haymarket’s Railyard, moved to its new location after Despite the fact that I botched many of the fluffy insides of the Tartiflette that mixed well with the owner Lawrence De Villiers saw it was for lease. fancy nouns that I had attempted to sound out, the wait- bitterness of the tomatoes and onion. Upon initial arrival, I noticed an elongated bar ers were extremely receptive and amiable, jotting down The richness of the bacon and the slight taste hosting a couple of straggling patrons. It was fairly the orders with surprising accuracy. of matured cheese completed the dish. Despite the early in the morning, so my class formed the majority I can even safely admit that when I casually extremely small serving-size, I felt thoroughly satis- of the day’s clientele. asked for another glass of water in careful English, De fied after the main course. I was seated in the back corner of the restau- Villiers knew not to ask for a French translation. The crêpe au chocolat that I had ordered took rant, where the sun’s rays filtering through the win- My stomach’s attention was drawn to the plat a bit longer to arrive since De Villiers and his wife du jour, Tartiflette, a dinner kept busy serving the other patrons while also refilling entrée complete with “bacon, glasses and collecting dishes. onions and potatoes gratin.” When it was served, I worked the dish slowly I wasn’t entirely sure with my knife and fork hoping to savor the last tangible what this constituted, but my part of this trip. American belly jumped at the My appetite could have definitely gone for opportunity of potatoes and seconds, but my stingy wallet protested the expensive bacon. prices. I had to settle for what I had eaten. The wait between my By the time we took a class picture in front order and its arrival was nearly of the restaurant, I was convinced that The Normandy nonexistent. De Villiers grace- was an accurate representation of the French experi- fully planted the Tartiflette ence. before me; my first impression Despite the lofty cost and small portions, De was that I was about to obnox- Villiers’ restaurant proved it could bring the flair of iously devour a gourmet hash French cuisine to the heartland. 10 Sports March 28, 2014 Nebraska teams well-represented in March Madness

Abbey Hugo Cornhuskers earned a spot as the dollar prize to anyone who cor- The first round match ups were peted in their junior guard, Tear’a Staff Writer 11 seed. They faced off against the rectly guesses all the winners of publicized on Monday, March 17. Laudermill’s home state of Baylor Bears, the 6 seed, for their the 63 games in this college mens’ The Husker women, who California. March Madness is in full first game but ended up losing by basketball tournament. were ranked 13th in the nation, The Husker women had swing for both the NCAA men and 14 points. Since the tournament ended their regular season with a a chance to play on their home women. This is only the third time In the first round of expanded to 64 teams in 1985, 25-6 record. This was their third court at the Pinnacle Bank Arena that the Husker men and women games, Creighton, the 3 seed in the no one has ever gotten all of them consecutive year in the tournament but did not reach that goal because made the tournament in the same West region, played against the 14 correct. The highest publicly docu- and their fifth time since 2007. they were eliminated before the year. seed, the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns. mented number of correct picks Their chances of success- regional championship. The first round picks for In the second round of games, was 55 out of a possible 63 correct fully proceeding in the tournament They won their first game the 2014 NCAA mens’ basketball Creighton played Baylor but were choices. The chances of someone were significantly higher than the by 19 but lost to BYU in the next tournament were announced on defeated as well. The final score of picking a perfect bracket are nine Husker men. They were the four round. The women had put up a Sunday March 16. In the next few that game was 85 to 55. quintillion to one. seed in the Lincoln regional. good fight but the game concluded weeks 68 of the best basketball This is the 75th annual The womens’ NCAA Their first game was with a final score of 80 to 76. teams in the nation will compete NCAA mens’ basketball tourna- tournament also began this month. against Fresno State. They com- in hopes of reaching the champion- ment. Only eight teams competed ship game on April 7. in the first tournament back in For the first time since 1939. 1991, both Creighton University For many years, there has Student managers assist teams and the University of Nebraska- been a March Madness tradition aitlin an oon Jess Koelzer managed for the vol- nitely has its perks. Koelzer likes Lincoln are going to be in the of filling out a bracket with theo- K V L Features Editor leyball team two years ago. to manage because it gives her tournament. retical picks as to who will win “I think the main goal in something to do. Getting to leave The Huskers have never or lose. The most important job managing is to help out in any way school early for a game isn’t too won a game in the NCAA tourna- This year, Warren Buffet, of a student manager is to make you can,” Koelzer said. shabby either. ment and this is their first chance in conjugation with Quicken life easier for Pius coaches. Almost All three student manag- “Be prepared for anything since 1998. Loans and his company, Berkshire every sport offered at Pius has one ers agree that when considering to happen and have fun,” Engstrom The Nebraska Hathaway, has offered a $1 billion of these fine students sitting on becoming a student manager there said. “We don’t have to be so seri- their bench. are only a few things to keep in ous all the time, just be yourself.” Ever since her freshman mind. Being on top of it is Women's Basketball year, junior Hayley Engstrom has “You need to like the definitely something to take into been student managing for the var- sport and be able to pay attention account when starting out as a stu- sity girls soccer team. during games,” Linebaugh said. dent manager, accidents are bound shows up big this year “I at first joined because Koelzer and Engstrom to happen, but being calm and my sister Kelsey played and she also mentioned responsibility helping out is a student manager’s thought it’d be a great way for us and having a positive attitude are job. Kyle Sager Rachel Theriot. to hang out,” Engstrom said. “I just important qualities for every stu- “My favorite thing of all Staff Writer The No. 16 Nebraska really love being affiliated with dent manager, no matter the sport. is being able to be a part of the Women’s Basketball team took a hardworking, talented group of Linebaugh knows the team,” Linebaugh said. Nebraska Women’s the Big Ten Championship against girls.” importance of responsibility, Student managing can be Basketball captured the first con- the Iowa Hawkeyes not because Student managers not because it will be his third year, the perfect fit for anyone out there ference tournament title in school they scored a lot but because they only help the coaches, they help he’s responsible for the four new who loves the sport and wants to history, beating out No. 23 Iowa got the rebounds. Rebounding is the athletes as well. managers on the volleyball squad. be part of a team. Managers not in a 72-65 victory. Coach Connie Nebraska’s strong point. Junior Nolinh Linebaugh “The most important only get the chance to help the Yori lead the women to victo- This year, Huskers have has been student managing for the thing for any student manager coaches, they get the chance to ry on March 9 at Bankers Life some young and old leaders on the volleyball team for two years. to remember is to listen to your help the athletes and make great Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. team. Many players stand out this “I do a bunch of stuff for coach and do the best you can,” friends at the same time. As the No. 3 seed, the year. Mr. Moore and the other coaches, Linebaugh said. Huskers beat out the leg-weary “Theriot and Hooper have been but I also help out with drills,” Student managing defi- Hawkeyes fighting down to the really showing their talents this Linebaugh said. very last second. The big red put year and Connie Yori knows how Engstrom also helps with up 20 second-chance points and to make them play really well!” drills for soccer, as well as, taking went 30-36 in free throw attempts said junior Ansley Alberts. stats, recording games, and her to overcome a 31.3 percent shoot- Krenk and Alberts both least favorite thing to do: shag the ing including 2 out of 17 three agree that they were very surprised balls girls kick through the field point attempts. about the championship game goals. “This year, the huskers but they knew that how well they Junior Avery Koelzer stu- are on fire and Theriot is complete- were playing in regular season that dent managed for the varsity girls ly taking over the team and she they could easily make it to the basketball team this past season. is doing great.” said sophomore championship and show off their “A lot of my close friends Blake Krenk. strengths. were on the team and I still wanted Yori has always been a College Basketball has to be involved with the sport,” good coach but this time she has always been in the back of the Koelzer said. “Becoming a man- outdone herself by showing off majority of Nebraskans, but now ager gave me that opportunity.” her star player, Jordan Hooper. people are really getting into it and In the fall, Koelzer will There are many other players that cheering on our lady huskers. begin her senior year managing have been shining, like sophomore for the volleyball team. Her sister March 28, 2014 Sports 11 Coach’s Corner: Adam Brill spices things up for the Pius basketball team Haylee Diltz you see results. PHOTO BY LAUREN SCHIEKE Brill gave for future Pius Staff Writer Coaching is defi- athletes and the ones attend- “The relationships I’ve built In Adam Brill’s younger nitely a grind and ing Pius today is, “In high over the years with students, coaches, days, he was a player on both the something you have school you are only as good and parents are unbelievable,” Brill basketball team, and the soccer team, to be devoted to as you are right now,” Brill said. “I get students and parents from here at Pius X. 24/7,” Brill said. said. “You are never “Too years past all the time contacting me “In high school I wanted To Brill cool” to work hard or hit the on twitter, Facebook, and even over to coach basketball, that’s one of the being a coach is the weight room.” text messaging thanking me for being main reasons I became a teacher,” number one perk of Brill has had a love for their coach.” Brill said. a high school teach- basketball since he was a Not only is coaching a Brill coaches not only bas- er. Brill is not only teenager in high school. It is reward for him, but it seems like he ketball at Pius, he also is coaching able to lead young definitely his favorite sport has impacted a few of his athletes as track for the first time this year. He students in an ath- to play, and to coach. well over the years. has coached basketball since 2007. letic experience, One of Brill’s best and “Brill knows how to com- His first coaching experience was but he is also able most memorable coach- municate with the players and he is for the men’s basketball team at Peru to coach alongside ing experiences was win- extremely chill and never gets frus- State where he attended college. some of his high ning three district cham- trated in the games,” junior Aaron “Being a coach takes a lot, school coaches. pionships and being able Heyen said. it’s hard work but rewarding when Some Adam Brill coaches his Varsity Boy's Basketball team at the to watch his team attend important advice State Tournament. State a few years in a row. Ping pong grows in popularity in the U.S. and internationally Lauren Schieke players face the wall with a ping pong had many different names at first, Table tennis is governed China except for the first who is from Staff Writer table pushed up against it. such as “whif whaf” or “flim flam.” by the organization known as the Sweden. Of course, good old-fashioned Regardless of how funny the International Table Tennis Federation, Table tennis is considered to be Ping pong can be an entertainig ping pong also has somewhat of a name “ping pong” actually sounds, it which was founded in 1926. That popular in East Asia and European past-time, even for those going about reputation from Forrest Gump. is taken very seriously in various parts year, England also hosted the first countries, but is slowly gaining atten- it for the first time with no rules. It Historically, there was a ping pong of the United States and throughout official World Championships. From tion in the United States. The national also has been known by many names team that traveled to China; they the world. The official rules of table then, it grew into many different organization here is called USA Table and has evolved throughout the years were the first Americans allowed to tennis include at least ten different competitions that exist today, such Tennis, which is headed in Colorado a lot. visit China since 1949. requirements for the paddle alone, not as the Table Tennis World Cup or the Springs and serves more than 9000 It is well known among the Although it seems that Asian to mention the table, the net, the ball, ITTF Pro Tour. members. world of video games as the modest countries such as China or Korea different serves and points that all are A Grand Slam in table tennis Regardless of whether a player but revolutionary game of “PONG”, dominate at table tennis, its origins strictly regulated. is awarded to an individual who is playing for the first time or the mil- introduced in the early 1970s. It was come from England. Towards the end Professional ping pong players wins at the Olympics, the World lionth time, ping pong is a sport and a the first video game to be used in the of the mid-19th century, some middle don’t mess around with their sport. Championship, and the World Cup. pastime for everyone. common household. More recently, class Victorians turned their dinner Looking at professionals who play There are currently eight in the ITTF table tennis has evolved into another table into a mini version of lawn ten- table tennis, it’s obvious how much Museum Hall of Fame for obtaining game called table squash, in which nis. It soon grew in popularity, and skill and precision goes into the sport. a Grand Slam, all of which are from Opening day of MLB looks to bring in new baseball fans Zach Hammack Tigers sent first baseman Prince expensive names hasn’t necessarily Brian McCann, and the power-hitting managed to find comfortable homes, News and Opinion Editor Fielder to the Texas Rangers in worked in the recent past. Carlos Beltran. like outfielder Nelson Cruz who land- exchange for second baseman Ian Past teams like the Florida “Throwing a big contract to ed with the Baltimore Orioles. Kinsler. Marlins and the Toronto Blue Jays Tanaka like that is risky,” Kelly said. “They’ve always faced crit- The 2014 Major League “I don’t think a new envi- invested in costly lineups that still “You won’t know if his game will icism in the past. It hasn’t changed Baseball season has officially begun, ronment will have a significant went below .500. translate over to the Majors with suc- anything,” Kelly explained. “I think with Opening Day taking place down impact Fielder,” junior Tom Kelly “Money can’t always win cess until he plays.” they’ll just stay under the radar.” under in Sydney, Australia on March said. “Even when he left the Brewers, you championships,” Kelly said. The St. Louis Cardinals, Early favorites have been 22. he stuck with the same skill level in “Sometimes smaller market teams who were two games away from win- mixed. Some expect the Red Sox The Los Angeles Dodgers Detroit.” have better farm-systems and great- ning the World Series last year, filled to defend their title, while others, clobbered the Arizona Diamondbacks Free agents had an even er depth of young talent to propel the significant holes that plagued including Kelly, find the young talent in a doubleheader, rekindling a 2013 bigger effect on the market than team them.” them during the 2013 season. of the Cardinals up for the challenge rivalry. The remainder of the league transactions. The New York Yankees Despite losing their star This included penning a with a championship run. will commence play on March 30-31. top-tier second baseman, Robinson infielder, the Yankees still went after four-year $53 million contract with “Predictions this early With every new season, old Cano, was snatched up by the Seattle their own share of free agents, most controversial shortstop, Jhonny always seem to go wrong,” Kelly faces join new teams. Some notable Mariners. notably Japanese pitcher Masahiro Peralta. The deal was met with said. “Things can change daily in transactions during the past winter The Mariners also signed Tanaka, who landed a seven year, outcries from fellow players, cit- baseball. That’s why it’s so intriguing have already reshaped 2014 club- free agents Corey Hart, Logan $155 million contract. ing Peralta’s previous history with to watch.” houses. Morrison, and John Buck. The Yankees also claimed Performance Enhancing Drugs. In one of the first major Despite the significant the former-Boston Red Sox cen- However, other players trades of the offseason, the Detroit moves, the strategy of signing big, terfielder Jacoby Ellsbury, catcher involved with PED scandals still March 28, 2014 Adventures 12 The tale of how Kathryn broke the Czech Republic Kathryn Budell attempting to do homework, I finally knocked out. every hour, a small procession of wooden Apostles X-Clusives Editor The entire orchestra looked bedraggled by the makes their way around the clock to the solemn ring My name is Kathryn Budell, and this is the story of how time we arrived in Prague. I fell asleep on the plane from of a bell rung by a skeleton. It is a very cool part of I broke the Czech Republic. Amsterdam to Prague next to a man I swear was Bob Prague and I have a video of it if you want to see it. I recently traveled to the Czech Republic and Ross. Apparently I drooled, as he told me in his broken We returned to our hotel and got some well-deserved Germany with my orchestra for about a week. We were English. We bonded from that experience. rest before heading out for our tour day early in the morning. invited to perform at several different venues for a celebration In Prague we were greeted by our tour guide, After a surprisingly American buffet breakfast, of international music. This trip meant so much to me. Corinna, and our bus driver, Holger. Corinna was sweet Corinna and Holger brought us to the main sights Ever since I was in fifth grade, I’ve wanted so and incredibly sassy at the same time and made fun of of Prague: the Prague Castle and St. Vitus Church. badly to be in the Lincoln Youth Symphony (LYS) so our American ignorance. Holger didn’t say much, but Prague Castle is the most beautiful castle I that I could travel with them. This is my third year in the everything he did say I’m pretty sure there was a German have ever seen. Granted, I have only seen one with my orchestra, and I was finally doing what my ten-year-old curse word threaded in every sentence. He was cool. own eyes, but it is so beautiful that I really only need self set out to accomplish. I stood in the airport with Jenna After dropping us off by the Moldau to see Versailles and then I’m good. The President Altman, my dear friend and oboe player, excited to my core. River that runs through Prague, Corinna gave of the Czech Republic lives in the castle now, but While a childhood dream was being fulfilled, the entire group a couple hours to explore one of great and not-so-great kings have all lived in those my airline was already having a grand old time Prague’s most colorful sights: the Old Town Square. same rooms and walked in the same square we did. making it the most difficult dream I’ve ever had. The Old Town Square still carries the same basic St. Vitus Church is located in one of the courtyards, It’s time for Kathryn’s Quick Lessons! Repeat principle as it did in medieval times. This place was once and it was a marvel. The church is massive and slightly after me: Violas are breakable and valuable instruments. used for trade, and is still used for that today. Street vendors intimidating. On the outside, it reminds me of Notre Violas are breakable and valuable instruments. Violas set up shop along the edges of the square, while street Dame, with so many giant spires and ornate stained glass are breakable and valuable instruments, so why on performers position themselves throughout the square, windows. I met saints and went down the Golden Lane, an earth would someone ever think that putting them dressed from head to toe in gold to imitate statues. Men old neighborhood where goldsmiths and con artists lived in with all the other checked luggage on a plane is okay? with accordions and violins played eclectic duets, and medieval times. The sick and twisted author Franz Kafka It’s not okay. Ever. there were even giant bubbles that children could make. once lived there too (that was for you, Mr. Schreurs). I panicked throughout the entire 45 minute The Old Town Square is vibrant and On our final day of tomfoolery in Prague, we flight from Omaha to Minneapolis, only thinking of my colorful, complete with imaginative handmade actually played some music. Lichtenstein Palace in Martinu viola sitting there in -85 degree temperatures, with other marionettes from the Bohemian Puppet Theatre and Hall was filled to the brim with 500 people, all lining up luggage. It was like losing a child in the supermarket or the delicious smells of Old Prague ham (from a recipe to see the youth orchestra from the exotic United States. not being able to find your demerit card when Mr. McKee handed down from medieval times) and pastries. We filled all the seats, 300 people in all, with is telling you that sweatshirt isn’t Pius appropriate. The greatest parts of the Old Town Square to me 200 people crowding the lobby in the back and the I waited impatiently for my viola and made are not the street performers, although they were very stairwell coming up to the Hall. They had to turn sure that it was all right when we arrived in the entertaining people and a joy to talk to. The best parts 100 people away because there was no room. It was airport. Thankfully, the five layers of bubble wrap were the Open Air Market and the Astronomical Clock. incredible to play in such an extravagant hall for my parents padded it with worked. Thank goodness The Open Air Market was basically like grateful people. Europeans put more of an emphasis for bubble wrap. It has other qualities besides the Farmer’s Market, only with more knick-knacks on the arts, and they were very appreciative of us entertainment for those with short attention spans. and handmade items. Produce vendors, painters, playing tunes of their musical patron, Antonin Dvorak. The orchestra and I waited for our and doll makers set up shop underneath a giant My biggest dream in elementary and middle connection flight from Minneapolis to Amsterdam green tent and sell their items. It is a wonderful school has been fulfilled, and the experience was greater for five hours. Honestly, the only things I really chance to try out all the Czech words you know than I could have ever imagined. Looking at the beginning remember about that were the walking machines (hahahaha) and to experience at totally new culture. of this article, I realized that I forgot to mention how I that make you walk faster and Caribou coffee. The Astronomical Clock is actually very actually broke the Czech Republic. I broke the hinges After watching Lincoln twice (it’s my famous. It tells the position of the sun, the moon, to the window in our hotel room. That’s the end of that favorite movie now, I still cry when he dies) and and even the constellations as well as the time. At story. Straight from the Bolts What is the most interesting injury you've ever had?

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