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October 31.Pub The Loyola News Loyola High School’s Official Student Newspaper Happy Hallowe’en ! Volume 5, Issue 2 October 31, 2007 Special points of interest: • The Media Sucks p. 2 • Mr. Sean Ryan p.3 • ATM machines: is there a need? p.3 • Should interclass be optional p.7 • Justice Review p.8 • What’s Happening in Montreal p.9 • Halo 3 Review p.10 • Scariest Movies of All Time p.13 • Fr. Boutilier, s.j. update, p.15 Inside this issue: Current News 2-5 Sports and Clubs 6-7 Arts and Entertainment 8-11 The Very Scary Games 12-13 Page Bob and Bill 2,9 Halloween Special 13 Page 2 The Loyola News This just in: the media sucks You know the media is going down the have been killed in Darfur and no one sponsible for giving Perez Hilton, a man tube when the most politically influential knows about it! But who cares? Paris Hil- whose claim to fame consists of scribbled on show on television has in-show ads for ton’s nipple just slipped out of her dress! photos, a TV show. We are responsible for Mind of Mencia in the Again! In all fairness, ce- making Fox News a credible news source. lower left hand corner. lebrity gossip is harmless We are responsible for people censoring Okay, that’s a little harsh, fluff, kind of like mine- stories because they’re worried people but for a show that proudly sweeper. But when you might be offended by things that weren’t touts itself as fake news, start caring more about offensive to begin with. Sorry if that’s a bit Jon Stewart’s The Daily Minesweeper than HIV in harsh, but it has to be said. Show seems to be the only Africa, that’s when you Alright, time for rehab. Stop giv- place anyone can go to know that things may be just ing Perez Hilton your time. Stop rewarding anymore when they want a little bit off kilter. Okay, Paris, Britney and Lindsay’s incredibly self- to know what the heck is time for a pop quiz: Count destructive behaviour by paying attention to going on with the world. how many times you’ve them. Stop buying into Bill O’Reilly, Anne read about Tibet. Now how It used to be that Coulter and Tucker Carlson, and start many times have you read about Lind- journalism was actually a legitimate prac- watching The Daily Show. Yes, they’re fake say’s Rehab stay? See what I mean? tice. Investigative reporting could get a news, but here’s the thing: IT’S ALL FAKE president impeached! Nowadays, we Okay, scary thought time: it’s NEWS. THEY’RE JUST THE ONLY ONES consider Britney Spears shaving her head our fault. We are to blame for Page Six, WHO ARE BEING HONEST ABOUT IT. to be front page news. 450 000 people The New York Post and TMZ. We are re- By Jeremy McQueen Many secondary four students are dissatisfied with their option 45% of the twenty-five secon- well.” is that because dary fours surveyed said that they were class time is now Although many of the secondary dissatisfied with the option they chose. split between two fours are unhappy, they are the last class Some of those surveyed said that they options instead of to have the old “one option system”. The were satisfied with their option but wish one, classes meet ministry of education wanted students to that they could do something else if given less frequently. have one of the arts: music, theater arts or the opportunity. A few students said that This means that art, as an option. Loyola has adopted a when they chose their option they were teachers might new two option system and added media interested at the time but then gradually not be able to and computer programming to the al- lost interest. cover as much material as they want to.” ready existing options of archeology, Some students felt that during Classics, computer building and Spanish. It’s too early to tell whether or the options presentation they had been not this new system of options will be “The new system has an advan- mislead about the difficulty and content of better but Mr. Scardera is optimistic. tage over the old one because it gives the course they were taking. Many of the “Overall, I think that this is a better sys- students a wider range of choices and lets dissatisfied students gave their reasons tem that the students will enjoy and by them choose something that they are for choosing the option as “I thought it next year we will be able to tell if it really interested in.” said Mr. Scardera, was going to be easy,” or “So I could be worked.” the teacher of the archeology option. with my friends who were taking it as “The only disadvantage that I can think of By Christopher Foster Volume 5, Issue 2 Page 3 New Feature: Mr. Sean Ryan Mr. Ryan began his Loyola ex- the swim team coach, participating in the perience in 1992 as a secondary 1 student retreat team, and is in negotiation with the at Loyola High School. Many of his favour- media department to create a first ever ite teachers are still at the school and he Loyola High School film festival. now has the privilege to share ideas and Mr. Ryan says he likes to take a plans about teaching with individuals he personal method towards teaching; he truly admires. After graduating from tries to get the students to make personal Loyola Mr. Ryan studied cinema and com- connections to the book. “No matter what munications at Dawson College, and con- class I’m in, I try to make student enjoy tinued studies in High School education at the texts not only on the surface but on a McGill. personal level too”. Mr. Ryan strives to Mr. Ryan has had a tremendous create engaging lessons with costumes, first experience at Loyola as a teacher. guest speakers, and engaging protects, “Yes the days are long and hectic, espe- he attempts to get students hooked on cially at the beginning, but I am blessed learning and is attempting to keep it that to have been asked to work here.” Says way. Mr. Ryan. He has truly enjoyed the stu- The Students feedback on Mr. dents and staff members at Loyola. Mr. Ryan is extremely good, students enjoy Ryan tells us that students are so eager to his classes and find them extremely in- learn, and teachers are so eager to help. triguing and fun, many students had him “The staff room is so positive and ener- as both student teacher and teacher and getic it’s hard not to smile when you walk have enjoyed his presence in the class in”. room. time here at Loyola and once you step foot Mr. Ryan will be participating in Mr. Ryan would to say to all stu- different activities this year, including into the world as adults.” being head of the yearbook staff, being dents; “live, love and learn, keep on do- ing these things and you’ll have a great By Lucas M. Lawton ATM machines: is there a need? Do these situations seem familiar? You’re cally. If bought, it would provide students comes necessary? According to our sur- in the cafeteria for lunch and decide to of the school access to additional funds vey only 24% of students in secondary 1 buy the meal that from their bank account. Would it be a and 2 feel a need and would use an ATM. they serve. After good idea to do this? Many high schools This is not surprising though because they waiting in the line- in North America have obtained an ATM are not working or making money. As up for what seems to service the students’ needs, should most said, their parents manage all their to be an eternity, Loyola follow in their footsteps? transactions. Those who do have a per- and finally making sonal account rarely manage it anyway. Well there are many pros and it to the cash, you On the senior side, secondary 3 students cons on the subject. First of all, on the pro reach into your sided with the juniors in that only 25% of side, students will have the freedom of pocket and realize secondary 3 students want an ATM to be spending what they want when they want that your wallet is installed at Loyola. However, 36% of sec. without any restrictions. Good idea? Not too light. 4 students and sec. 5 students want an too many parents and adults think so. ATM. Their reasons ranged from not hav- Or on a free dress day, the ex- According to a financial planner, “Why is ing enough money to not wanting to man- citement of not wearing a shirt and tie there a need for an ATM? If students and age it and use it. causes you to forget money to purchase teachers are really conscientious with the ticket. Or even money to take the bus. their money, than they should only be Based on these answers, we can What do you do when your usual solutions withdrawing cash from their bank account see that the need is not present in the such as begging for money or blackmail- once a week. Anything over that is likely a majority of the students. Does this mean ing a friend don’t produce results? result of impulse buying and overspend- that the chances of having an ATM for ing.” A parent said “Most students don’t unrestricted access to money at Loyola That’s where an Automated know the true value of money earned diminished? Well, if there isn’t a need, Teller Machine (ATM) may come in through labour because parents give than an ATM does not seem to be in handy.
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