THE NEWS August 29, 2014 Gilman School www.GilmanNews.com Volume CXIV No. 1 Celebrating Ms. Tassoni’s Final Year Exchange Follow-ups by Tyler Plack From her thick Rhode the eleventh grade form chair, she served by Spencer Morris School’s Harry Potter-like houses, given Island accent to her for seventeen years. She also served as cool names such as Sings, Corfe, and As the 2013-2014 school caring touch, few stu- the prom coordinator for eighteen years Jubilee. Each house had a housemaster, year was winding down and dents will forget Ms. where she led the planning of Gilman’s to whom Ben would report before explor- students were preparing Loretta Tassoni. Ms. Tas- annual prom. “Despite the occasional ing Oxford or going to classes. Along with for summer, Gilman sent soni has been a part of the bump in the road, I will always remember the unique boarding school atmosphere, four rising seniors abroad Gilman community for and cherish the true love and compassion Ben was intrigued by the cultural dif- to continue their exchange 22 years, serving officially as an upper that she gave me. When I was struggling ferences between British and American programs which started that spring. school science teacher, specializing in with class, friends, family, and my life, life, including the numerous unfamiliar Spencer Perry (’15) and Jack Dearing (’15) chemistry. Ms. Tassoni began her career Ms. Tassoni was always there,” explains phrases that Freddie and his friends flew to England before school ended to in chemistry before Gilman, teaching Mitchell Butler. used: “parking lot” became “carpark,” spend a month with their Christ’s Hospi- at the Naval Academy Prep School in Gilman will be losing a valuable and and “tired” became “knackered.” tal School exchanges; after final exams, Newport, Rhode Island. U s i n g h e r long-cherished member of the faculty From a Czech perspective, Ben Moore’s Ben Gantt (’15) also went to England passion for chemistry, she has taught next year when Ms. Tassoni will be enjoy- time in Prague with Antonin Vydra, for his exchange at St. Edward’s School Gilman’s AP Chemistry students for ing her long-awaited and well-deserved his exchange student, provided him in Oxford. Meanwhile, Ben Moore (’15) many years. Teaching the rigorous and retirement. During her retirement, she countless opportunities to experience a ventured to Prague for his Porg exchange demanding course is no small feat, and hopes to foster Labrador retrievers and smaller, more intimate school setting and program. she was always available, or made her- spend time with her new husband at explore one of Europe’s most beautiful Among the students who traveled to self available on weekends, to students home on the water in Rhode Island. She cities. Ben enjoyed a Czech professional England, Ben Gantt thoroughly enjoyed in need of additional help or tutoring. will also continue teaching as a substi- league baseball game, frequent visits his month in Oxford with his exchange While at Gilman, Ms. Tassoni has tute teacher. Additionally, she hopes to to Prague Castle, and riding Prague’s student, Freddie Bickers. Being able to served various roles. As the eleventh become a season-ticket holder for Brown renowned public transit system. Other stay with Freddie in his boarding school, grade form chair, she provided direc- University Hockey. With many plans highlights from the trip include eating wandering both London and Oxford, and tion and leadership at form meetings, during her retirement, Ms. Tassoni will lots of new Czech dishes, which were, attending the Henley Regatta boat race which are meetings of just a single class continue to uphold her convivial manner according to Ben, “often very dense and are among Ben’s favorite memories from and occur approximately bi-weekly. As and memorable banter. heavy.” Ben also remarked that “Czech England, not to mention watching FIFA people take great pride in two things: World Cup matches among England’s their beer and the history of Prague.” proud and passionate fan base. In his The Czech Republic offered Ben some free time, Ben enjoyed playing cricket remarkable tourist destinations, includ- with Freddie and his friends and camp- ing the Charles Bridge, the Astronomical ing in the countryside outside of Oxford. Clock, St. Vitus Cathedral, the Prague Eating “actual fish and chips” and seeing Zoo, O2 Arena, Maisel Synagogue, and Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler in a restaurant the Lennon Wall. were other unforgettable experiences To juniors who might be interested from Ben’s trip. in the St. Edward’s exchange, Ben Gantt Gantt remarked that his visit to Fred- claims, “It is better than anything else die’s home and school was “much more you will do during your first month of relaxed than [he] expected, probably summer. You will make friendships over- more so than life at Gilman.” Ben was seas and gain an entirely new perspective able to immerse himself in St. Edward’s Continued on page 3 Carey Hall Welcomes New Faculty: Brooks Matthews Amy Mussen officer with Bentley Systems, a company by David Franekl School Dean of Students position, mean- by Eric Gibson “dedicated to providing software solu- Most people take three ing he too would be teaching fewer His- The Gilman Upper School tions for sustaining infrastructure.” years to graduate from Gil- tory classes beginning next fall. Math and Sci- In 2011, she was honored man’s Middle Administrators in the three ence Depart- as a LEED (Leadership in School. Mr. divisions were discussing who m e n t s a r e Energy & Environmental M a t t h e w s would take over the classes that excited to wel- Design) Green Associate took a bit Mr. Heubeck and Mr. Gold- come a new from the U.S. Green Build- longer. After twenty years man would have to give up as member, Amy Mussen, for ing Council office. of teaching at Gilman’s they move to their respective the upcoming school year. Originally from West Vir- Middle School, Mr. Mat- administrative positions. Gilman students may find that ginia, she enjoys garden- thews has joined the Class The timing seemed just right she is a breath of fresh air, as ing and hiking. Her love of of 2018 and moved to the for Mr. Matthews to make the she brings a wealth of real- the environment is clear Upper School, taking a change. He will be teaching world knowledge. “This is my through her green build- position in the History two World Cultures classes first year as a teacher. Before ing and sustainability blog Department. and one section of European coming to Gilman, I worked which she has maintained He first considered the Civilizations. in structural engineering and environ- since 2007. Ms. Mussen recently served idea last winter. The retirement of Upper He is looking forward to the transition mental sustainability.” After graduating on the board of directors of the Three School Head Mrs. Turner and appoint- as it provides a new challenge, as he now from Lafayette College with degrees in Birds Foundation, a nonprofit mission to ment of teacher Mr. Heubeck as new teaches an entirely new curriculum. As an both civil and environmental engineer- provide high school students with mean- Upper School Head created a domino Upper School teacher, it will allow him to ing, and international studies, she worked ingful renewable energy experiences. It effect, causing the need for another his- be more accessible to the varsity lacrosse as a structural engineer for the next six seems as though Ms. Mussen is poised tory teacher. players, while opening up the possibility years, earning her professional engineer to be a valuable resource to the Gilman In addition, around that same time, of mentoring new teacher-coaches. license in 2006. For the past six years, she community, sharing her deep insight for Mr. Goldman was appointed to the Upper has worked as a corporate environmental environmental sustainability.

OPINION ALS Ice Bucket Challenge; Israel-Gaza Conflict (page 2)

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am I gonna be in ten years?’ But I say to ing… Make your life… spectacular. I know An Ode to Robin Williams you, ‘Hey, look at me.’ Please, don’t worry I did.” Williams certainly made his own quotes in film history. so much, because in the end none of us life spectacular and helped make others’ by Will Rende His incredible acting earned him have very long on this earth - life is fleet- lives equally so. He will be dearly missed. The world was struck by countless awards. Williams was nomi- tragedy this summer when nated for four Oscars, one of which he ALS Ice Bucket Challenge: famous actor and comedian won for best supporting actor in Good Robin Williams was found Will Hunting. He won half of his twelve dead in his apartment in Golden Globe nominations, most of Reasons for Success Tiburon, California, just which were in the early 90’s, as well as by Jason Moscow of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge also outside San Francisco. Williams was 63 two Primetime Emmys out of his eight Surpassing 40 million dol- made it an overwhelmingly competitive years old and struggling with depression nominations. lars in donations, the ALS social game. For so many, it seemed cool and Parkinson’s disease when he took his Robin Williams’s life, however, was Ice Bucket Challenge has or gratifying to let people know, “Look, own life on August 11th. not limited to just acting. In addition to proven to be one of the my friends challenged me to do this.” Actors and fans alike were affected by comedy and movies, he was a kind and most successful charity This lead to people literally begging for Williams’ death as the Internet imme- generous philanthropist. He frequently endeavours in recent his- others to nominate them. The irony in diately exploded with grief, sorrow, and visited American troops in the Middle tory, and the obvious question is, “Why?” people begging to participate in charity sympathy for his family. Zelda, Williams’ East to perform his stand up comedy in The concept is simple: dump a bucket of reveals how successful the ALS Ice Bucket daughter, suggested that people fill the efforts to raise morale. His connection ice-water on your head, film it, post it to Challenge really is. When an interactive world with laughter and joy again, just with Comic Relief, an organization that social media, and challenge a few friends phenomenon hits social media, people of as Robin did on a daily basis. helps America’s homeless, is also one to do the same. Those challenged have the our generation are very eager to become a Robin Williams’ career took off in of his charitable highlights. In all, he option to either carry out the challenge part of it. Whether it is a charity or a less the mid-1970’s when he began stand-up donated to twenty-eight unique organiza- or donate to the ALS association, a phil- praise-worthy cause, nobody wants to be comedy in San Francisco. He is often tions. anthropic organization determined to, in left out. credited with helping give rise to the It is a harsh reality to face when we their words, “create a world without ALS,” So why were people so receptive and comedic renaissance that took place realize that the world has lost one of its also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. willing to respond to challenges? There there at that time. From there, he acted kindest souls, and that film will never During the month of August, the ALS certainly is a considerable amount of in TV sitcoms, such as Mork and Mindy, be as humorous or as cheerful as it was Ice Bucket Challenge sent our social public peer-pressure involved, but also, and eventually earned roles in movies when Robin Williams was delivering media-obsessed generation into a frenzy. it was just a fun and easy thing to do. for which he is best known today, namely lines in his typical manner, making the For about 2 weeks, nearly every post to The ice bucket challenge could have very Dead Poets Society, Mrs. Doubtfire, and world crazy about him and his movies. Facebook was another ALS Ice Bucket well become a popular social media trend Good Will Hunting. At the time of his In the movie Jack, where Williams plays Challenge video. The Ice Bucket Chal- without having any connection to ALS death, he was in the process of acting in a boy who ages at four times the normal lenge phenomenon spread faster than awareness. That could be the underly- several movies, including Mrs. Doubtfire rate, he gives a final speech at his high wildfire, and that can be attributed to the ing key to the success of the challenge. 2 and Night at the Museum 3. school graduation as an old man. His final charity’s shrewd use of social media in People do not fall in love with the cause; In Mrs. Doubtfire, arguably his most speech, although fictional, still seems order to share its message. The power of they fall in love with the activity. Sadly, it famous film, Williams plays a frustrated appropriate to summarize and celebrate a click cannot be underestimated. In the seems as though people fell in love with father who tries to spend more time with his life. He remarks, “You know, as we blink of an eye, every participant shared the ice bucket challenge itself, not with his kids by disguising as a nanny in his come to the end of this phase of our lives, his or her video to their hundreds - some- finding a cure for Lou Gehrig’s disease, ex-wife’s house. His acting was always we find ourselves trying to remember times thousands - of Facebook friends. and that could be why this phenomenon warm and heart-felt while at the same the good times and trying to forget the The challenge or nomination aspect has spread so rapidly. time lively and intriguing. His “What bad times, and we find ourselves think- will your verse be?” speech given in Dead ing about the future. We start to worry, Poets Society is one of the most inspiring thinking, ‘What am I gonna do? Where Ebola Strikes West Africa by Matt Tomaselli to the transmission of the disease, Ebola Along with a surplus of will continue to expand its domain in other international issues Africa without proper precautions and in the United States today, control. THE NEWS the Ebola outbreak in West Although more difficult to acquire Africa has been drawing than many other diseases, Ebola’s symp- much of our attention, and toms and effects are miserably painful (410) 323–3800 ext. 448 deservingly so. Though many are con- and often lethal. After infection, the cerned with the recent outbreak, an symptoms begin as fever, muscle pain, www.GilmanNews.com astonishing number of people don’t chronic vomiting, and diarrhea. Victims actually understand what Ebola really are usually in so much pain that they are The News reserves the right to edit letters for length and grammar. is. Initially discovered in 1976, Ebola completely bedridden. As the disease Send correspondence to [email protected], or to: is a form of hemorrhagic fever, often spreads throughout the body, major times lethal. The disease is named after organs begin to shut down, and bleeding The Gilman News the river where it was first found in the of the eyes, nose, ears, and other orifices Gilman School Democratic Republic of the Congo. There of the body commences both internally 5407 Roland Avenue are five species of Ebola, each named and externally. Although symptoms can take anywhere from two to twenty-one Baltimore, Maryland 21210 after their respective places of discovery. The first three main forms linked to the days to set in after infection, the peak recent outbreaks are Sudan, Bundibu- of the disease is within the first seven to ten days and this is when the majority of Editorial Staff: gyo, and Zaire. Much less prevalent and threatening, Tai Forest and Reston are people die from Ebola. It is not always the final two species and have caused few lethal, however, depending on the spe- Ty ler Plack Editors-in-Chief cases. In fact, Tai Forest has only caused cies. Zaire, the most lethal form, can kill Basil A postolo one case in 1994. The final species was up to ninety percent of those it infects. Spencer Mor ris M a naging Editor astonishingly discovered in the suburbs Ebola is so deadly largely due to how Jason Moscow Features Editor of Washington D.C. The Reston species easily it has spread in Africa. Although Bla k e Leona r d Politica l Editor was found in Reston, Virginia in test rising currently, awareness and caution Wolfie Dr a k e Culture Editor monkeys which were promptly shipped needs to grow in Africa in order to exter- minate the virus. Transmission occurs in Zach Pollack Photo Editor to the Philippines thereafter. close contact with infected blood, saliva, Tobin Bromberg Copy Editor While also affecting nearby remote villages and permeating Nigeria, the most urine, stool, or vomit. Recent studies recent outbreak is centered in Guinea, have also shown that the virus can live Faculty Advisors: Sierra Leone, and Liberia in West Africa. in certain fruit bats which are commonly It is unclear how the virus migrated from sold and eaten in some of the centers of Cesa r e Cicca nti, A nna Follensbee, Dia ne Fuller it site of origin in Central Africa to West the outbreak. Monkeys and apes also Africa undetected, a distance of over eat these bats which may account for the numerous animals of the monkey Contributors: 2,500 miles, roughly equivalent to travel- ing across the United States. The fact that family who have Ebola. Some speculate A lex Bau m a n, Tobi n Bromberg, Con r a d Clemens, Dav id Fr a n k el , Er ic the disease spread this great of a distance that these fruit bats were the cause of the Gibson, Dav id Gush u e, August M en y, Ben Mu r ph y, Will R en de, A a ron undetected and inexplicably is cause for recent sudden migration of Ebola, Slutk i n, M att Tom aselli concern. Fueled by a lack of awareness as Continued on Page 4 August 29, 2014 Gilman School www.GilmanNews.com Volume CXIV No. 1 August 29, 2014 Gilman School www.GilmanNews.com Volume CXIV No. 1 page 3 Gilman’s Newest Facelift By Basil Apostolo full time Athletic Director at the school. Mr. Sotir was named athletic director If you spent any time on in 1971 and served in that capacity for 9 campus this summer, you years. Additional plans for field renova- may have noticed some tions include creating a “Gilman Way” construction crews work- which would link the Culver Overlook ing on different parts of and the lower lots, as well as adding turf campus. The Science Build- to Brown Field and moving the full-size ing is undergoing a multi-phase project, baseball diamond closer to the Northern the first phase of which was completed Parkway wall. The entrance to the lower this summer. New ceilings, lighting, lots will also be updated to provide a walls, and lockers have been installed grander entrance for those coming to in the hallways of the science building. the school for athletic events. The actual In addition, one of the lab spaces on the breakdown of the phases of renovation for bottom floor has been reconfigured to thee plans is yet to be determined due to double as a classroom and a lab. The plan, the coordination between donations and according to Mr. Hoffman, Superinten- timing. dent of Buildings and Grounds, is to try Lastly, in conjunction with the City of out this new classroom. If teachers and Baltimore, Bryn Mawr is aligning their students like the new space doubling as campus entrance with the entrance to a classroom and lab, the school plans to New stadium steps link Harris Terrace to the football field. the lower lots. This will create space for reconfigure the remaining classrooms in New locker banks and a beta classroom-lab pictured below. a traffic light that the city plans to install the building to serve the double purposes. on Northern Parkway. As of publication, There are also plans to renovate the bath- the light will not be installed for at least rooms and the lobby’s floorplan. 3 more months. An additional left-hand New stadium seating has been turn lane will also be added to the Roland installed in front of the Edward Brown Avenue entrance to streamline the turn Memorial Football field. An anonymous into Gilman. donor gave money for these new seats in honor of Mr. Alexander Sotir, the first Gilman Welcomes Mr. Blaze by Conrad Clemens football. He is a member of the Junior Each year Gilman offers a fellowship Varsity Football Coaching Staff. Mr. Blaze to recent college graduates who are inter- Israel-Gaza Conflict Intensifies ested in teaching, in which they have the stated that he regrets the casualties in opportunity to teach and observe classes By August Meny Gaza, and he called the father of a dead and see what a career in teaching entails. Few situations exist that Palestinian teenager whose death esca- This year’s Cooper Fellow is Mr. Blake are more stressful than lated the conflict. Blaze. one where lives are lost Therein lies the problem: Israel has Mr. Blaze graduated in May from the by the minute: the conflict done what any country would be expected University of Virginia with a degree in in Gaza clearly falls into to do in the civil-war-esque conflict, and Mathematics and Economics. He will that category. With one so has Netanyahu. He’s shown he has teach honors Pre-Calculus. Growing up in of the most densely populated areas in decency, but he hasn’t shown enough. Boston, Mr. Blaze became familiar with the world, citizens around the world are It’s true that Netanyahu has handled Gilman and its reputation from a friend almost guaranteed to question the moral the situation better than the average who attended. Mr. Blaze’s mentor, Mr. consequences that appear when bombs Israeli civilian might in this time of is also passionate about pickup basket- Baum, explains, “I have no doubt he will are being dropped. The situation is akin anger, but Netanyahu is not just a civil- ball, astronomy, traveling, and reading. be a real asset to the Gilman community to dropping a shark in a tank full of fish- ian: he is the Prime Minister of Israel, He is eager to teach for the first time and as a quality teacher, coach, and mentor -there is a chance none will be eaten, but and he’s expected to do better than a thought the Cooper Fellowship was an to the boys.” it’s just not plausible. civilian. While Netanyahu has gained amazing opportunity. While at UVA, Mr. Blaze also played Even if that weren’t enough, the shaky some respect for his actions, he’s clearly beginnings of Israel in 1948, which were gained some criticism as well. This leaves Ms. Alascia Joins Upper School noble but ignored the native culture, and Netanyahu with an opportunity. As an by onrad lemens the subsequent wars and stunning suc- already well-respected man, he has the C C about both French and Spanish. She is cess story did not help to lighten the mood chance to show mastery in global politics Hailing from Catonsville, also very creative. The class she taught, in the area. Now Israel finds itself locked and solve this crisis. If Netanyahu could Ms. Angela Alascia is no the students absolutely loved. She is very in a battle with Gaza where the overlying somehow deescalate the situation to a newcomer to the Baltimore excited about being a teacher at Gilman.” mentality is clear: kill or be killed. state of peace while still guaranteeing area. Before beginning Outside of the classroom, Ms. Alascia On the one hand, one cannot help but the Israelis their safety, he would make her teaching career, she loves to dance and enjoys reading. She relate with the Israelis: the country’s Hamas look bad and regain the favor of attended Ohio Northern history, a country founded after the hor- the global population. If he doesn’t step University. In 1991, Ms. Alascia began rors of the Holocaust and continuously up, though, the deaths will continue and teaching Spanish at Cardinal Gibbons attacked, would instill fear and even his reputation will be heavily disputed. School, where she remained for two a little paranoia in any sane person. Some might say that Gaza has two years. Mrs. Alascia then transitioned into Additionally, as Gaza’s government is sides crushing it equally between them. the Baltimore County Public Schools, clearly run by the terrorist organization However, it seems more accurate that where she taught for five years. Ms. Hamas at the moment, whose mission is Hamas is crushing it while Israel crushes Alascia spent the next ten years working to destroy Israel, the Israeli people would it just a little less. With the world watch- for an airline business, before deciding obviously question the legitimacy of the ing, Israel has a lot to gain and, con- to go back to teaching. For the past ten Hamas government. The placement of versely, a lot to lose, not to mention the years, she has worked in different Carroll weapons in civilian areas and UN build- balance of human lives. And, while it’s County public schools. ings by the organization is horrendous, clear that Hamas’ motives are the most As a newcomer to the Modern Lan- and it’s clear that Hamas is abusing its morally wrong, Israel not only risks fail- guage Department, Ms. Alascia will power and civilians. Finally, Prime Min- ing its own moral compass as well but also teach both French and Spanish. She looks ister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel has holds the keys to a high global standing. forward to teaching sections of Honors teaches and choreographs dances in the Spanish “12”, which consists of mostly summers and on weekends. This summer Exchange Trips (Cont.) ninth grade students. Ms. Alascia will she traveled with her husband and taught also be teaching French 2, French 3, and dance lessons. Currently, she is working on your own life, school, and mode of Gilman students who are thinking about Honors French 3. She is excited to share on getting her Masters Degree at UMBC living. It is something I will look back on applying for the Porg exchange in the her passion of Spanish and French with in Intercultural Communications with fondly.” future. Although intimidating for most, the community. As one of Mrs. Alascia’s concentrations in Francophone and Ben Moore’s experience in Prague taught the new culture and language treated Ben mentors, Ms. Trapp was very excited Hispanic studies, and also intercultural him to “be open to every opportunity that extremely well and allowed him to thrive about Mrs. Alascia joining the staff. Ms. training. She is looking forward to teach- presents itself.” This “go for it” attitude as a traveler and student while in Prague. Trapp explains, “She is very enthusiastic ing in the 2014-15 school year. is something Ben recommends to all page 4 August 29, 2014 Gilman School www.GilmanNews.com Volume CXIV No. 1 competition, they are willing to disregard Many supporters of the NCAA paying NCAA Scandal Lowdown the NCAA’s rules. its athletes recognize the current finan- by Aaron Slutkin O’Bannon and other plaintiffs--most The Northwestern Wildcats football cial situation of many college players Normally, the summer notably NCAA and NBA basketball leg- team wants to get in on the benefits that and even superstars. When asked about months mark a desert of ends Oscar Robertson and Bill Russell- unions provide. Mainly, pay. If the Wild- the Northwestern football team’s push college-sports news, but -received the verdict they wanted on cats, who play in the Big 10, do indeed for a player union, UCONN point guard recently the NCAA has August 8th. US District Court Judge unionize, they could negotiate for com- and 2014 March Madness MVP, Shabazz been in the news constantly. Claudia Wilken ruled that the universities pensation and other benefits like fully Napier, sympathized with the NU players For as long as many can must set aside no less than $5,000 per ensured scholarships. Unionization is and admitted, “There are hungry nights remember, the National Collegiate Ath- year to reimburse football and basket- another controversial step in the already- that I go to bed and I’m starving.” If this letic Association has been beleaguered ball players for their use of their names, controversial direction of payment. is true - if an athlete of the highest order by scandals, investigations, lawsuits and images, and likenesses. This landmark Why not pay student-athletes? Univer- and a young man who contributes count- most recently, a unionization crisis. If the decision, since appealed by the NCAA, sities make ungodly amounts of money less hours of work to his university can’t NCAA has demonstrated one thing, it’s opens the floodgates for widespread pay- off their sports players. According to afford food - then the NCAA ought to be that universities cheat as much as their ment of student-athletes. One day prior USA Today, the University of Texas absolutely ashamed. There is no deny- students. Whether they forge grades and to Judge Claudia Wilken’s decision, the ranks first in revenue, ing that the NCAA and its $16 billion coursework or provide improper benefits NCAA Board of Governors ruled that the earning $165,691,486 per year. Alabama industry could afford to take better care to their athletes, some schools seem to be “Power Five” conferences - the ACC, Big- ranked third at $143,776,550, and 2014 of student-athletes. Regardless of which willing to break the rules to gain a com- 10, Big-12, Pac-12 and SEC - were allowed National Champion Florida State earned side of the debate is reached, get the kids petitive edge on other colleges. to set their own regulations regarding the $91,382,441, coming in at the twenty- a meal. Of all the lawsuits that have taken the payment of student-athletes. Because of fourth spot. Not a cent of that revenue What we have learned by following sports world by storm, O’Bannon v. NCA A this, after 108 years of amateurism, it went directly to these programs’ players news-cycles, reading articles, watching has left the most permanent impact on seems that athletes will soon be paid for - at least legally. SportsCenter and listening to the radio is college athletics. Ed O’Bannon, a former playing college sports. Conversely, by paying their athletes, that the NCAA’s ruling on players receiv- UCLA basketball player in the 1990’s, Even before the O’Bannon case sur- the NCAA sacrifices its amatuer status ing money, in its current model, is a joke. is suing on behalf of college-athletes - faced this summer, former UNC Tar Heel that has defined the United States’ pri- It opens the door for cheating without any former and current - who, he believes, Rashad McCants told ESPN’s Outside The mary collegiate athletics association for major repercussions. The current system have had their likenesses improperly used Lines that while he wore Carolina Blue, 108 years. Additionally, the competitive allows for misuse of NIL’s (names, images by the NCAA. O’Bannon v. NCAA is an he rarely attended his bogus classes, balance in college sports would not exist and likenesses). It allows for its national antitrust class action lawsuit claiming and when he did, tutors completed his should schools pay their players. Texas champions to go hungry. The current that, because the NCAA does not allow coursework for him. Carolina’s alleged could easily buy the best college football system even allows for revolutions within collegiate athletes to seek competitive pay wrongdoings represent a broader prob- team in the country with their elite rev- itself. One thing is certain: these regula- from video game companies, their rights lem that shows that as long as universi- enue and facilities, given the opportunity tions must undergo significant overhaul have been violated. ties can place themselves ahead of the by the NCAA. until financial stability improves for student-athletes. Ravens 2014-2015 Season Preview Ebola (Cont.) by Alex Bauman Palmer. With Rice out, Pierce will get the as bats, when infected, only show signs the patient in the hope that symptoms The enter majority of carries for the first two weeks of a common cold. Perhaps the scariest will fade as it has previously done for the 2014-2015 season in and possibly beyond, but will be spelled fact of the nature of Ebola is that once a few lucky people. Patients are being unfamiliar territory, as the by rookie Lorenzo Taliaferro who leads a person is infected, they remain conta- monitored to see whether the body will team comes into a season the league in rushing yards through 2 gious. Even after all symptoms subside produce antibodies to combat the dis- after missing the playoffs. weeks of preseason play. For this group of and one is declared Ebola-free, they are ease. The biggest hope for a cure at this For the previous five sea- running backs to have much success, the still contagious and prone to passing the point in time is the experimental drug sons, under the leadership of Quarter- offensive line must improve. An upgrade disease on to others. In fact, a formerly Zmapp. Partially taken from tobacco back and Head Coach John in play at center is expected after a trade infected person is still contagious follow- plants, Zmapp was given to two Ameri- Harbaugh, the Ravens reigned supreme for center Jeremy Zuttah from the Bucca- ing their death. In some African cultures, can doctors in Liberia who had been in the AFC, reaching 3 conference cham- neers, who will replace Gino Gradkowski it is a custom for those close to a deceased infected after showing positive results pionships and winning a . in the starting lineup. family member or friend to drape them- in monkeys. The doctors have been Joe Flacco, , Steve Smith, and comes off season ending back surgery selves over the corpse. As the bodies may steadily improving from illness since other veterans must attempt to take some last season, and if healthy will start at still be contagious, those who partake receiving Zmapp and have officially been control of the locker room that was rav- left guard. Every piece of this offense, led in the custom put themselves at risk of discharged from the hospital. This drug, aged by troublesome offseason behavior, by new coordinator Gary Kubiak, must catching Ebola. This has posed quite a created by Mapp Biopharmaceutical in including five arrests. An 8-8 season is make large strides if they hope to return problem for the African nations experi- California, is currently Africa and the unacceptable in Baltimore, and jobs will to postseason play. encing the outbreak. Family members world’s strongest hope for a cure. be lost if the record does not improve The Ravens defense was solid but not and friends have constantly caught the The 2,240 known cases of Ebola have this year. spectacular last season. Led by coordina- disease after letting their guard down resulted in 1,229 deaths so far in this An offense that was maddeningly tor , the unit ranked 12th in on survivors or even when burying the outbreak. After 932 deaths throughout inconsistent in 2013 will once again be yards per game in 2013. Outside lineback- bodies of those lost to the virus. The this outbreak, the mortality rate is cur- led by , Joe Flacco. Entering ers Elvis Dumervil and will inability to recognize the constant pres- rently hovering around 55% making this the 7th season of his career, Flacco must attempt to put pressure on . ence of Ebola and risk of infection is what unarguably the worst Ebola outbreak improve on numbers in 2013 that had him They finished the season with 19.5 sacks has fueled this terrorizing outbreak. since its discovery in 1976. The world ranked 3rd in the NFL in interceptions combined. Mammoth defensive tackle Despite a few promising experimen- must unite together behind and Africa with 22 and 32nd in NFL in passer rating is a terrific run stopper tal drugs, there is at present no cure and the hope in panaceas like Zmapp in at 73.1, according to ESPN. Veteran wide and will anchor a solid front seven. The for battling the disease. The extent of order to extirpate this terrible disease receiver Steve Smith from the Carolina secondary lacks depth following Corey Ebola treatment right now is isolation of from the world. Panthers will attempt to keep his career Graham’s departure to Buffalo. Starters alive after a productive twelve year stay and are Interested in Contributing to The News? in Carolina. He has made a living on solid young players who could also turn being a tough, gritty pass catcher who this unit into a strength. Matt Elam will We are looking for writers, photographers, and a cartoonist. The News moves the chains. His skill set will be be moved back to his natural strong safety meets every even day during 5th period in the US Publications Lab (CT-27) complemented by speedy, fourth year position where he is expected to excel. to brainstorm, write, proofread, and layout articles. We will be holding our receiver . The ground game With the expectation of significant first official meeting on Monday, September 1st, Day 2. Any students who are contributions from returning players will be led by both Ray Rice and Bernard interested in joining The News, regardless of prior experience with journalism, and newcomers alike, only time will tell Pierce. However, Rice must sit out the are welcome to stop by. Feel free to contact the Editors-in-Chief, Tyler Plack first two games of the season while serv- if this Ravens team has enough depth and consistency to compete for another ([email protected]) and Basil Apostolo (bpapostolo@students. ing a suspension following an assault gilman.edu) with any questions or concerns. incident that involved his now-wife Janay championship in 2014.

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