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. For those of you who do not know those students allowances.”Has the stu- Loyola’s future. what it is, it is a machine that allows the dent body’s financial needs come to a access of financial transactions electroni- By Benjamin La Schiazza point that the installation of an ATM be- Page 4 The Loyola News Brave New World: the Loyola Earth Service Program The Loyola News interviews ESP founder Mr. Michael Elie

The response has been very positive. Our Who is Mr. Michael Elie? Day 1 meetings have had an increasing attendance and we are going to be bring- ing in guest speakers and hands on work- shops. Students like Andrew Dixon and Lukas Rewers-Kusiak have been doing great work behind the scenes such as sur- veying students, researching different re- cycling options and pushing for the recy- cling of glass and plastic. What are your most important goals for the ESP? We have three short term goals as well as many long term plans. We hope to be add- ing the recycling of glass and plastic (in addition to paper) by Christmas. We would like to see the replacement of single-use water bottles (i.e. Naya bottles) with re- usable (i.e. Nalgene) plastic bottles. Our third short term goal is to set the school’s printers and photocopiers to print on both sides of the page. We feel that Loyola is What is the ESP? excessive in its use of paper. We would like to see the administration and building The Earth Service Program is a new club at manager work with us towards these goals. Name: Michael Elie Loyola whose goal is to help reduce the school’s environmental impact. The idea is What was your most recent survey and High school: Loyola to have students initiate and implement what are the preliminary results? College: John Abbott College (science) programs to reduce waste, increase recy- We are presently surveying the student cling and educate students about environ- University: McGill University: Bachelor of body to gauge support for double-sided mental awareness and stewardship. The Science (Biology/Geography) and Bache- printing. So far we have gotten results from club is open to all Loyola community mem- lor of Education only 9 classes (representing all 5 levels), bers and projects can be as small as turn- but the support for this initiative is over- Courses he teaches: Science in secondary ing off lights when they are not being used whelming (88% in favor). 1, 2 and 3 as well as Secondary 3 Inde- or as big as community or rooftop garden- pendent Studies ing. Describe the brave new Loyola in an age where the human race begins to finally Extracurricular activities: Juvenile Hockey, Why did you decide that the time is now perpetuate a harmonious relationship Earth Service Program, Advisor, Science to organize such a club? with the environment with zero negative Fair, Homeroom Teacher, Loyola Wilder- I have been thinking about this type of club impact. ness Club, Rock Climbing Club, Loyola since I started here five years ago. Looking Teachers Yoga Club, Ultimate The will is there and the technologies exist around the school I see a lot of areas where for Loyola to make the changes necessary Hobbies: Hockey, running, volleyball, golf, some simple changes could make a huge to reduce our global impact. Every stu- yoga, biking, hiking, canoeing, camping, difference and there are so many people dent, teacher, support staff member, par- watching movies here that want to help, but don’t know how ent and administrator is capable of making to get involved. Loyola has a huge poten- Favorite color: Blue changes to help us help the world. Loyola tial to be a community leader in these is- is a school that works within the community Favorite music: Rock, Electronic, Jazz, sues, but I feel that we are lagging for community and it is well overdue for us Blues (perhaps even one of the biggest waste to step up to the plate. Talk to your class- Favorite book: The Hitchhiker’s Guide to producers in the neighborhood). There are mates, ask your teachers, start small, but the Galaxy many examples of what we can do here change can happen overnight if you want it including Concordia’s latest initiatives Favorite movie: The Shawshank Redemp- to. such as composting, plastic, glass, battery tion recycling, and more. The meaning of life: Keeping it real! How has the response been so far from the students? Page 5 The Loyola News China The New World Superpower?

nies what they want them to of their brightest students to nese population becomes accomplish so there isn’t a lot study at universities in Europe better educated, they will of competition between com- and North America. After com- see the faults in their govern- panies. Using these policies, pleting their courses, the stu- ment and realize that the China has become one of the dents came back and helped conditions could be better. world’s leading exporters. run and improve the educa- There might be a revolution, Could China replace tional system. either peaceful or violent. the United States as the new North Americans are When this happens China’s economic superpower of the afraid that China might soon growth won’t be as rapid as it world? How could this be pos- become a first world country normally would be because China is a communist country. sible? China isn’t even a first and replace the United States many different groups with They do have elections but only world country. But North as the new economic super- different views and goals will one party is allowed to run-the American and European com- power of the world. And be- have to agree on decisions. communist party. A panies have been moving cause the US is Canada’s big- So the answer to “democratically” elected Presi- their factories to Asia and par- gest trading partner, it affects whether China could be the dent and Prime Minister make ticularly China because of the Canada as well. Suggestions next superpower is that decisions for a population of over large workforce and signifi- have been made to increase there’s a strong possibility it one-and-a half billion people. cantly cheaper labour. taxes and restrictions on im- could be. But the rate of This has allowed them to make China has made sig- ports from China but in the growth will eventually slow quick decisions without as much nificant strides in the past 20 long term this would hurt down and China won’t be- bureaucratic process as another years including bringing the more than help. come the new economic and country with a democratically average annual salary up to military superpower anytime Should we be afraid? elected government like Canada $1700 in 2006 compared to 30 in the near future. China won’t surpass the or the US. Although China is a years ago when 95% of the United States anytime in the By Christopher Foster communist country where in the- population was making less near future because China has ory everything is controlled by than $500 a year. to overcome some enormous the government, there are private China has made pro- obstacles before they do this. businesses run by citizens. But the gress as well in their educa- When the majority of the Chi- government tells those compa- tion system. China sent 10, 000

The Atrium water cascade: inexplicable or interesting investment?

The new addition in the atrium whether Loyola has weighed they’re pri- has caused quiet the stir around Loyola orities correctly. Some of the books in the High School. Some see the aquatic struc- school are in great disrepair and the Sec- ture as one more way to escape the uni- ondary 2 geography books are just as old form and bland landscapes that most as those reading them (14 years of age). schools have. Some are of the school of Although this may seem nit-picky, if we thought that the new water cascade is more have the funds to build this water cascade, of a water calamity, stating that it’s a finan- then perhaps we should have put it to- cial whirlpool. wards the restoration of our textbooks. All students from Secondary 3-5 must buy After speaking to the student their own individual books, this is some- body here at Loyola, the message was very thing that should be prevented and can be mixed. After surveying 10 people from with the apparent excess funds we have. each grade, it was found that, by a slim number, the majority of the students (55%) However, I do wish to show my think that the water fountain is a great addi- gratitude to all responsible for the water tion to the Loyola grounds while the re- cascade as it is a beautiful attribute to maining 45% believed that the water fall is Loyola’s walls. I’d also like to thank all who a simply an unnecessary nuisance. participated in the survey.

In any private school, there are always concerns as to how their money is By Joseph Szymborski being spent. On a personal level, I believe that the water fall in the atrium is a nice facet to the atrium. My only concern is Page 6 The Loyola News SPORTS AND CLUBS

Bantam Soccer Braves complete perfect season!

MM: The whole season was a high, really; we played excellently throughout. Plus we had really great weather. Mrs. Ciampini’s pizzas were also a notable high point. Oh yeah, someone brought doughnuts once. That was a good day, too. Could you comment on the state of varsity soccer at Loyola? MD: We are very lucky at Loyola. We have so many excellent players and dedicated coaches. This year, all four teams had an excellent season. Even though no other team won a championship, all four defi- nitely were championship caliber teams. It’s a real pleasure to watch all our teams play. The players are great ambassadors for the school, as they take pride in our Congratulations Coaches De Verteuil and What is your philosophy of coaching? program and play with enthusiasm and Marshall on your perfect season and city class. I already look forward to next year! MD: Work hard and have fun. championship! Did you know from the be- MM: The fact that we can accommodate ginning of the year that this was going to be MM: I like to encourage team work, and a special team? good sportsmanship. It’s also important to two teams at the Bantam level is a major push for personal bests without worrying plus. We have many skilled athletes at Mr. Marc DeVerteuil (MD): First, I would about how much better or worse other Loyola, so it’s nice to be able to have more like to thank coaches Marshall and Chris- players or teams are. players represent the school. tian Ackad for their hard work and insight- ful contributions. They are one of the main Who stood out as exemplary players and reasons for the team’s success. Yes. I had leaders on your squad this year? Photos by Phillip Gattola a feeling we had a special team. We had MV: There were several lead- several returning veterans, some excellent ers. First, captains Luca secondary 1 players and two key additions Pietrantonio and Philip Pali- to the team. These were goalie Anthony saitis. There were also team Parisi who was solid all year and Luca veterans Jordan Piccolino and Pietrantonio, an outstanding player who Luca Ciampini. Finally, goalie had decided not to play last year because Anthony Parisi. of a busy school and outside sports sched- ule. MM: In addition to those men- tioned by DeVerteuil, Robert Ms. Meghan Marshall (MM): Given the Neuman also established him- returning veterans and some very promis- self as a key player. He was a ing rookies, I knew we were going to have very reliable defense. an advantage. But I did not anticipate dominating as much as we did. What were some of the high- points of the season besides the How long have you been coaching the Ban- city championship victory? tam Braves and how many city champion- ships have you won? MD: There were several high- points. These include; watch- MD: I have been coaching soccer at Loyola ing the younger secondary 1 for 14 years, and coaching Bantam soccer players improving and taking for the past 9 years. on a bigger role, having an MM: This is my third year as assistant undefeated season, and win- coach with Mr. DeVerteuil and my first city ning back the James McGrath championship. trophy. Volume 5, Issue 2 Page 7

Should interclass be optional?

Interclass has been apart of Loyola for over active.” Apparently getting active isn’t as constrained, the new system in place is an 50 years and the goal has remained the big of a problem as it is made out to be. improvement on the system three years same-trying to get classes to interact with Although there are other things for stu- ago. Lunch used to start at 11:30 and inter- each other and getting a class to work to- dents to do like video games, chatting on class would start at 11:50. This would give gether as a team. Only recently has getting MSN and homework, many students have students 20 minutes to get their lunch, eat it kids to be more active become a second found ways to be active. 93% of the secon- and get changed for interclass. Now stu- objective of interclass. dary ones and twos surveyed play a sport dents eat their lunch after interclass be- Sixty students from secondary 1, 2 either for the school or their city. This isn’t cause it was realized that students who buy and 3 were surveyed on whether or not surprising considering Loyola’s rich tradi- their lunch were waiting in line for over 15 interclass should be optional. 85% of them tion in sports. What was surprising how- minutes and this was unfair to them. thought that interclass should be optional. ever was that only 75% of sec. threes play When asked whether there were Some of the reasons given were, “Some at least one organized sport. This is still a any ideas about the future of interclass, Mr. kids just sit out and don’t even bother play- large percentage but becomes a little Lafave responded, “We’ve been consider- ing. They shouldn’t even be there.” A few more concerning when Mr. Lafave, head of ing getting the secondary fours and fives students said that they would rather review the Physical Education Department, said more involved with interclass. I’ve also for a test that afternoon or do homework. that there have been problems with sec. 3 been considering starting a lunch time What was amazing was that out of those attendance in interclass. The number of league.” When asked, could interclass ever students, 75% said they would still go most gym classes per cycle steadily decreases be optional? Mr.Lafave answered “I’ve al- of the time even if it was optional. after sec. 2 as well, adding to that concern. ways been open to suggestions from stu- Of the students that said it should- The most common reason given dents and it’s definitely something I’ll be n’t be optional, one secondary three gave by students who said interclass should be looking into for the future.” his reasoning simply as “It’s fun”. Another optional was that they don’t have enough By Christopher Foster sec. 3 said, “It teaches kids who don’t usu- time to eat lunch and often feel rushed. ally play sports teamwork and gets kids Although the juniors may feel rushed and

Midget Volleyball: making a run for gold again this year

Over the past three years, a rough note with a tournament at John the challenge that Laurier MacDonald Loyola’s volleyball program has been the Rennie High School. Mr. Ruscito was away would bring. They first beat St. Tomas 25 to best in the city. With the Bantam, Midget and Mr. Burke acted as a temporary coach. 8 and 25 to 9. The second game was a and Juvenile teams winning the city cham- Loyola defeated St Thomas in the first struggle on the court between Loyola and pionship every year for the past three game; unfortunately Loyola did not play a Laurier MacDonald. But in the end Laurier years. So, Mr. Ruscito had some big deci- very good game for the team was plagued Macdonald conceded both sets to Loyola sions to make when he selected his sixteen by a lack of communication and this caught with scores of 25 to 17 and 25 to 21. -man roster which became Loyola’s Midget up to them in the second game against At the next two tournaments, volleyball team. Laurier MacDonald which they ended up Loyola would go on to win all four of its losing. After a month of practice the team games against WIC twice, Lauren Hill and played its first series of games at the James The second regular season tour- John Rennie. The Loyola Midget volleyball McGrath Sports Tournament. Loyola’s nament was held at Loyola which saw the team is currently in first place with two Midget warriors faced off against the Juve- Loyola Midgets take on Royal West and games left and will be representing Mont- nile teams of Laurier MacDonald, Loyola, John Rennie. The team did not play to there real at the Classique tournament in Trois- LaSalle Catholic, Lindsay Place, and West- full potential but showed a lot of improve- Riviers on November 2 and 3 and will most mont High School. The Loyola Midget team ment since there first game. They beat likely be participating in the finals at beat LaSalle Catholic and Westmont High Royal West 25-13 and 25-15. The second Loyola on November 10. The team so far School; they tied Lindsay Place and lost to game was a must win against John Rennie has had an excellent season and looks for- Laurier MacDonald and Loyola. This quali- which at this point was tied for first with ward to the next games that it will play, in fied them for the semi-finals against the Laurier MacDonald. The game ended with the quest for the gold medal and Loyola’s Loyola Juvenile team. After losing the first Loyola taking both sets 25-17 and 25-20. attempt to achieve a fourth consecutive set, the Loyola Midget teams rallied back triple crown. The third regular season tourna- during the second set, forcing the game to ment was at West Island Collage (WIC) this a 25-23 thriller. But in the end they still lost. tournament would see Loyola play against They played the consolation final against Matthew Quadrini St Thomas and Laurier MacDonald. This Laurier MacDonald which ended as a tie. tournament would see a completely reen- The regular season started off on ergized team which was ready to take on Page 8 The Loyola News ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT New French DJ’s set to hit it big?

Justice Review

I am not a fan of dance music. When it This was no comes to Techno, House, Electronica, or average rock show. It whatever you want to call it, there proba- wasn’t a rock show at all! bly isn’t a more cynical, biased critic than The sweat drenched me. Bet you’ve heard these before, “all crowd traded in mosh techno is, is the same beat over and over pitting for dancing, as and over and over and over again.” Well Justice re-mixed their in many cases, I’m not going to lie, this is already mixed songs, the case… adding layers over lay- ers. The rest of their set And then there was light… followed, as they went Justice, the French (French from through all their hits, France… Not Quebec), DJ’s came into such as D.A.N.C.E, We town on October the 19 th , and they were Are Your Friends, Waters of Nazareth and After their set, Justice returned here to shine. As the lights faded, all that One Minute to Midnight. back to the roaring crowd for their encore was left to hear was the first note of their and re-mixed Metallica. WHAT?! METAL- After witnessing this show, I can song, “Genesis,” a song filled with the LICA?!?! At a dance show? Yeah, that’s say that Justice has changed the way us prevalent qualities of a horror film being what I thought too! They came back on and rocker kids think about electronica. Their filmed in Club 1234. The crowd roared, re-mixed Master of Puppets! Wow, for eclectic brand of techno beats mixed with and the curtains opened as there stood someone who never liked dance music to the use of real-life instruments sound like Justice, raised in mid-air, standing at their begin with, this sole act deserves mad re- nothing you’ve ever heard. Not only this, DJ booth, decorated with solely a shining spect. This show was real life proof that but the multi-layered perfection of it all white cross. Here stood the dynamic duo Justice is our friend. brings you to a completely new world with arms raised in the air. And then came while listening, they have created a genre Jordano Aguzzi, The Music Guy the beats. ahead of it’s time. Listen Up! A musical guide to what’s good for you

Feist - The Reminder By now, you’ve probably seen the PJ Harvey - White Chalk Ipod commercial featuring Feist’s video, 1 2 Making a huge artistic leap in the 3 4. If, like numerous others, you have be- other direction, PJ Harvey’s new CD marks come enamoured with the song, you might her strongest work to date. Thanks to her want to give her new CD, The Reminder , a recently discovered talent for the piano, PJ try. The Broken Social Scene singer pre- (Real name Polly Jean) has successfully sents a entire set of flawless indie songs, branched out into a calmer, more introspec- without making any of them seem over the tive sound. The songs all have a ghostly top or flashy. Instead of belting out her quality about them, considering that they cover of Nina Simone’s See Line Woman are mostly piano based tracks. Songs like (Now spelled Sealion Woman ), she almost Dear Darkness and When Under Ethe r per- whispers her way through it, and it works. fectly demonstrate her control over her Her sense of calmness works its way into voice and piano playing, although it is her songs like My Moon, My Man and I’m Sorry , finale, The Mountain , with her banshee like making The Reminder one of the greatest, crying that proves just how incredible this and most soothing, albums of the year. album is. At right: Feist By Jeremy McQueen Volume 5, Issue 2 Page 9 What’s Happening in Montreal by Peter Limeburner

Montreal Museum of Fine Arts

The exhibit on right now at the an interactive game that uses four museum is called E-art. It is an exhibit arrows to move a computer-designed surrounding the connection between person around the exhibit room, out life and machine. The first room looks the room, and through the hotel of like something out of mythology. It is which the pictures were taken. In the like a giant plastic spider web filling a next room, there is a 360° video, whole room, but with a twist: as op- taken by pointing a camera up at a posed to it being just decoration, in it parabolic mirror, thus creating a full there are wires that are electrically view of the environment in which the charged, and make the web move in video is being filmed. In the 6 th room, certain places. If you look closely, you there are 2 computers that are used can see bits of it moving just like hands, to control 2 faces projected up on a or a living crature. In the second room, screen. The faces play out move- there is an interactive A.I. head that is ments from a selection on one projected on a screen and has a micro- screen, with a bar to choose what phone that you talk into to interact with part, and a list of speeds at which to Above, Implant Matrix it. In a further room, there is a line of play the emotion. There are many Free Admission picture frames on the wall, with 4 pic- more interesting items on display in tures in each. There is also a table in further rooms. September 20th to December 9th 2007 the center and against one wall, there is

Pointe-à-Callière

The Permanent exhibits at Pointe-à- Montreal from attackers. Callière museum, located in the Old From November 6, 2007 to Port, are the archeological digs, and April 27, 2008, there will be an exhibit at the historic foundations of a long past Pointe- à-Callière Museum about the Montreal, along with the techniques rebellions in upper and lower Canada, used to discover its history, and to un- from the Patriots wanting democracy to earth its artifacts. They have some of their fight against the Loyalists, and the the artifacts discovered on display discovered artifacts that help us under- among the foundations of old buildings stand their struggle, lifestyle, and more that lie beneath the streets. You can information pertaining to Montreal’s walk among these foundations, and see history. the old wall that was used to protect Volume 5, Issue 2 Page 10 Video Games Report by Alex Callard

together into one beautiful, shining piece maps, game types, and even a way to Halo 3 of software. The campaign has been save in-game footage and edit it to your nearly perfected, with fantastic AI and heart’s desire. Probably the biggest great level design to boot. Certain but- innovation is the aptly-named Forge . tons have been remapped, and while Forge is a multiplayer mode there is some adjustment time, the con- the game offers in which you can basi- trols do feel more fluid. The Halo 1 cally do anything. You choose the map Assault Rifle has been re-implemented as you want to play in and you begin the your default weapon, and has received match. The catch is, at any point during minor tweaks (along with all the other the fight, you can press up on the direc- weapons) to make the game more bal- tional pad to change into a spherical anced overall, although this is more no- robot, giving you the ability to whiz ticeable when playing competitively via around the map, spawning items and Xbox Live against other human beings. As equipment and messing with the well, there have been several additions to game’s settings. It can be something as your weapons arsenal, such as the Spar- simple as changing where a weapon tan Laser and the Mauler pistol, and a few appears to making a tower of Warthog new vehicles such as the Chopper, a sort jeeps. You can even save your maps of futuristic motorcycle. While most and post them on Xbox Live , allowing first-person shooters aren’t know for hav- the rest of the world access to your cus- ing phenomenal story lines, the plot of tom game types. Halo 3 is quite engaging, although it’s It should go without saying For months, 360 owners have been anx- clear that it is not the game’s main prior- that everyone who owns a 360 should iously anticipating the release of the long- ity. And while single-player might be a have a copy of Halo 3 sitting next to the awaited final installment in the award- draw for some, it’s the expansive (and box. Even if you’re terrible at first- winning Halo trilogy, but does Halo 3 really somewhat daunting) multiplayer mode person shooters, this is still one of the live up to the standards its predecessors set that really makes Halo 3 the masterpiece most fun experiences you can have with for it? I’m not going to beat around the it is. The development team essentially your friends. Hail to the Master Chief. bush here; it does. The game takes the best took what was great about Halo 2 ’s multi- parts of the first games and meshes them player mode and ran with it, adding more 9.5/10 - A must-buy

The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass

Phantom Hourglass takes place directly stance, the Boomerang, a series staple, is your DS then Phantom Hourglass is a great after the events of the 2003 GameCube hit now guided by drawing a path for it to fly time-waster. The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker . The on, and you can sketch notes on your dun- game once again follows Link, the young geon map to remember the location of boy garbed in green, as he sets out to treasure, how to complete a certain puzzle, scour the Great Sea in order to save his or anything else worthy of being jotted friend Tetra. down. As usual, you travel from one dun- The cel-shaded, cartoon graphics geon to the next, sword and shield in hand, style introduced in The Wind Waker looks collecting treasure and defeating hordes of completely at home on the Nintendo DS. monsters. But while the formula is the The game is 3D, but it blends well with the same, the execution is drastically different. classic Zelda top-down view and dungeon- Phantom Hourglass takes full advantage of crawling. My main quip with this game is the DS’s capabilities, and does it better that, while the series has always had a than any other DS game thus far. You con- reputation as a very challenging adventure trol Link entirely via touch; to move, you with lots of extras to complete after the tap and hold a point on the screen and he main game is finished, Phantom Hourglass will move there diligently, following the tip is much shorter than most others, there of your stylus. To slash, you must draw isn’t much to do once the end credits roll, quick lines in front of Link, and by tapping and it’s terribly easy. an enemy within range, you can have Link The game is very sturdy overall, lunge and strike them down. Everything and if you really want a reason to dust off else is also done by touch control. For in- Volume 5, Issue 2 Page 11

Loyola Debating Club heads out West

Between October 18-22, two Calgary on the 18 of October two days tickets to the Flames, Oilers game at the Loyola debaters had the privilege of repre- before debating actually began. October Saddledome. The game was fast paced senting Quebec and Loyola at the North 18 was days to travel to Calgary and settle and full of emotion resulting in three fights American Debating Championships held in in at hotel arriving around noon the team and a Calgary victory of 4 to 1. Calgary Alberta. It was the first time Loyola had time to go downtown and enjoy Cal- The second day of debate was Debaters had attended this tournament gary some went shopping while others held and William Aberheart High School, and they lived up to expectations despite went up the Calgary Tower which is Cal- in the first round of that day three Quebec the questionable judging gary’s answer to the CN teams debated each other. The highlight of they finished individually tower in Toronto and the round was when Daniel Freder of St tied for 43 out of over 110 experience the City from Georges stood up and began his speech in debaters only 5 points a different angle. That French. The judging was significantly bet- back from the first place evening the team had a ter on this day and fewer errors were speaker and as a team team steak dinner and it made. During the second round the team finished 34 out of 55 is true that Alberta steak from Loyola had the privilege of debating which was the third high- is a lot better than the against some German debaters who est out the seven Quebec. steak in Quebec. brought a European prospective to the The results were more On the second day all round. That round was also recorded by positive that they seem 110 debaters were CBC radio along with an interview of some considering Quebec had brought to scenic city of of the debaters including Matthew the youngest team at the Banff which is nestled in Quadrini which was aired the following tournament, and having the Rocky Mountains. morning. At the end of the third round all to deal with foreign, There, there were excur- the debaters were shipped downtown for “western judges” and a new debating sions up to the hot springs or to gondola some last minute exploring before the ban- style. But at the end of the day it was a which took you to the top of Sulfur Moun- quet held in the cafeteria of William Aber- great experience and there were no re- tain. You could also stay in the city of Banff heart High School. grets for going. and go shopping on the main road, it on The finals of the tournament were It all started on September 19 this day where the debaters could social- held at William Aberheart High School 2007, the Loyola debating team made its ize, not without the occasional argument eight teams qualified to participate in the first debating appearance of the year at the but it was a great experience to meet other semi finals and finals in the final round North American Debating Championship debaters from other provinces and even were teams from British Columbia, Mani- Qualifier which was held at St. Georges from Germany. toba and two teams from Alberta but after a school of Montreal. Two teams from Loyola October 20 was the start of debat- thrilling round viewed by over 500 stu- were participating at the tournament ing. It was held at the Calgary French and dents and filmed by over 5 video cmeras Loyola A made up of Matthew Quadrini and International School. From the beginning David Mikko and Justin Russell from Al- Jordan Gentile and Loyola B made up of the tournament was plagued with prob- berta and Sean Husband and Helenaz Haji- Chirs Costis and Joseph Szyborski. After lems mainly due to the poor quality of fattahi from BC were the top two teams and three rounds debate Loyola A placed sec- judging. The judges not only made errors qualified to represent Canada at the Ox- ond going undefeated throughout the tour- judging the style but also ranked the teams ford tournament next spring. nament and having its speakers place sec- in one of the rounds in the reverse order of ond and sixth respectively qualifying for At the end of the tournament team which they were supposed to be forcing the tournament, while Loyola B had a re- Quebec had done very well for its self con- one of the Quebec teams to debate all the cord of 1-2 and placed 12 as a team. Indi- sidering that Quebec had the youngest teams that finished in the top eight even vidually they placed 24 and 18 respec- debaters of any province and next year the though they had lost their first round by the tively unfortunately not qualifying for the Quebec delegation will do even better. third round the judging had degenerated North Americans. When the tournament to a point where Chris George the coach of If any Loyola student is interested was over seven teams qualified for the Quebec refused to judge because the in debating students are more than wel- tournament. Jordan Gentile and Matthew judges that he had to judge with were too come to attend the Quadrini from Loyola, Caroline Jo, Julia incompetent. The entire team was demor- clubs meetings Deutsch and Madison McLeod, Kiara alized but the time they left on the busses which are on day 5 Kaminski from The Study, Howard Cohen which took them back to the hotel. But still and whenever an- and Sammy Rappaport form LCC, Trevor there were a lot of cultural and intellectual nounced on the Hooton and Phil Ta Kim from Selwin House exchanges between teams and the team bulletin. Bring your and Airk Parnass , Alex Chalk and Daniel and the team from Loyola ran into Mr., lunch. Freder, Ethan Gorden from St Georges. Schnitzer’s sister who teaches at the Cal- For over a month the 14 member gary French and International School. But By Matthew team practiced a new debating style for no matter how bad the day went the team Quadrini this tournament known as British Parlia- had something to look forward to. mentary. The team departed Montreal for Mr. George was able to hockey Page 12 The Loyola News THE VERY SCARY GAMES PAGES SUDOKU

ANSWER KEY Volume 5, Issue 2 Page 13 The 10 Scariest Movies of All Time!

1. “The Thing” (1982): Features a group of men at an Antarctic Base, where one of the crew members is an alien. But which one? 2. “Ju-on” (2000): Takes place in Ja- pan, where a crazy man kills his wife, and son. What will he do next? 3. “The Ring” (2002): Features a girl who climbs out of a well to kill peo- ple. But how does she do so? 4. “Invasion of the Body Snatch- ers” (1978): Your family is acting weird, your seeing plants move, and you can’t stop sleeping. What is going on? 5. “Alien” (1979): With a space back- ground, and futuristic characters, expect a gory horror. 6. “Dawn of the Dead” (1978): Banned in 17 countries, you can expect a gruesome zombie film. 7. “Evil Dead II” (1987): It’s like being on a roller coaster; lots of screams!!! 8. “Halloween” (1978): Be careful, the killer is hacking through your door, he’s coming up the stairs, and he’s taking out his knife. What does he do next? 9. “The Shining” (1980): In this hotel nothing is safe, not even your own family. 10. “The Exorcist” (1973): Being pos- sessed by the devil leads to spin- ning heads, and buckets of vomit, but not buckets of fun!!!

TEACHER TRIVIA

Which teacher studied birds in Barbados? Which teacher lived in the Arctic for 2 years?

Which teacher bikes to school from the West Island?

3. 3. Mr. Michael Grezcowski Grezcowski Michael Mr. 3. 3.

2. 2. Mr. Jacques Baruthio Baruthio Jacques Mr. 2. 2.

1. Mr. Michael Elie Elie Michael Mr. 1.

Answers to Teacher Trivia Trivia Teacher to Answers Volume 5, Issue 2 Page 14 What’s Worth Watching: Pushing Daisies

comes Pushing Daisies, and my faith in TV fuzzies. It perfectly balances its sweetness is risen from the dead. In my defense, the with a little bit of drama. While Ned and show is impossibly likable. Chuck are together again, Ned has to some- how create a working relationship with The show revolves around Ned Chuck that doesn’t include touching, and (Lee Pace), a man with the ability to bring Chuck must adjust to her new life, since her things back to life by touching them. The family thinks she’s supposed to be in a cof- catch: If he ever touches them again, they fin. die for good, and if he brings anything back to life for more than a minute, some- The bad news is that the show’s thing must die to take its place. He man- creator, Bryan Fuller, has a notoriously bad ages to lie low as a pie maker, while track record. While his shows are usually moonlighting as a private eye with his pal, nothing less than spectacular, they are usu- Okay, I’m a little disgusted with Emerson (Chi McBride). But after discov- ally unwatched by the general public. So myself right now. Ever since the cancella- ering that his childhood sweetheart, tions of Wonderfalls, Arrested Develop- Chuck (Anna Friel), is dead, he brings her please, please, please, PLEASE do TV a fa- ment, Dead Like Me and Futurama, I back to life, and solves her murder. vor and watch this show! swore to myself that I would never grow The shows strength lies in its attached to another TV show ever again. sheer adorableness: you could be having By Jeremy McQueen Just when I think that I may be right in the worst day of your entire life, and this doing so (Seriously? The Geico Cave- show would still give you the warm men? COME ON HERE PEOPLE), along Jordano’s Communist Manifesto Riddles That Doesn't Have Much to do with Communism There are two fathers and two sons. How many people are there? There's no such thing as understanding. And you were forced

It doesn't exist. to make a choice: That is unless it is in math or sciences, Risk it and fail . Answer: Three people: One grandfather, which in reality don’t exist anyway, Or play it safe and hide ? one father, one son. and are only flawless, useless The true definition of being a man, and impossible ideologies. to risk everything, put it on the line, You want to build a stone wall around

get crucified. your 12'x20' garden. If the bricks are 6" Understanding, or referring to Understand what you hate, high & 6" wide and 1' long,. How many "understand" something, embrace it, deal with it. bricks will you need to make a wall 6" actually refers to interpreting. Hiding is losing, and everyone loses. It's not a matter of understanding, wide & 4' tall ? but rather a matter of how What it basically renders itself down to you understand it. is the simple question, Answer: A stone wall has no bricks! Are you content with losing? There is no such thing in losses, but only gains. What is so fragile that when you say its Staying out of the loop name you break it? Jordano Aguzzi is what humans truly strive. Underneath all masks. Answer: Silence Underneath all layers. All we want to do is hide, have sex, attempt love, and try to be happy. … For the most part anyway. It takes a true soldier to step above the crowd, But they aren’t exactly a dime a dozen. Society's majority convinces us to believe more, but what if we were all 50-50? Volume 5, Issue 2 Page 15

Father Boutilier, s.j. update

Fr. Michel Boutilier S.J, oth- At St. Paul’s Jesuit School tech at St.Paul’s, Fr. Boutilier remarked erwise known as Fr. Boots, in Winnipeg, Fr. Boutilier has “There is no need of TECH because the has brought enlightenment, taken the titles of Liturgical discipline here is rigorously enforced”. joy, and “tech” to Loyola, all Coordinator, Department Father Fogarty, who happens to be teach- of which has been sadly and Head of Religious Studies, ing at the same school as Father Boutilier, dearly missed since his Moderator of Liturgical Com- will be coming to Montreal in November to departure from Loyola. mittee and, finally, Moderator attend the Ministry of Youth Committee. As In response to all of the St. Paul’s Choir (which luck has it, this is apparently one of the few those who have been suffer- happens to be preparing for an committees Father Boots is not a member ing from the “Boots-blues”, appearance with Michael of. the following paragraphs Bublé at his next concert in For all those who wish to send Fr. will be sure to satisfy all Winnipeg). Fr. Boots has also Boutilier a shout-out, please send your mes- queries and questions on all started directing a student in sage to [email protected]. If you things Boutilier. the Spiritual Exercises of St. wish to learn more about Fr. Boutilier and Other than being ac- Ignatius. He will also be ac- St. Paul’s High School, you can visit http:// companying students on companying the soccer team www.stpauls.mb.ca Kairos and teaching 5 new on their travels to Italy, Ger- courses to secondary 3, 4 many and Austria all during Joseph Szymborski and 5 students, Fr. Boutilier has become a the first week of March break. member of the Ignatian Identity team, the Some things never change with Boots, Leadership Committee, the Board of Mem- however. He still holds morning mass and bers, the WHIMIS and the Bi-millenial takes part in retreats. Committee while away from Loyola. When asked about the amounts of

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