Photo Club Looking for a date Senior artist Nick Contest Results night movie? Mason continues P. 3 The Vow review to impress P. 4 P. 7 Covington CatholiC times Volume XXIV Issue V March/April 2012 Diversity Reigns Supreme By: Michael Best Every year Covington Catholic High School devotes a week to appreciating foreign languages, cultures, and customs. On February 21, Cov Cath started their very own Foreign Language Week. A whole week filled with foreign country based lunches, food par- ties, and a German accordion player playing while the students ate lunch. Monday the students were off because of Presidents’ Day but on Tuesday the Spanish students brought in different Mexican dishes for the whole class to enjoy. Foods ranging from chips and salsa to churros were brought. The Spanish classes also watched movies such as Finding Nemo and Lion King in Spanish to help improve their Spanish-speaking skills. Tuesday was German day and students were served goetta sau- sages, metts, hot dogs, and German potatoes to top it off. For dessert the students got apple cobbler with a little baby doll inside since it was Fat Tuesday. Whoever found the special baby doll was awarded a free ice cream. Wednesday was Italian day and for lunch the stu- dents had spaghetti with bread sticks and a choice of Caesar or Ital- ian salad. On Thursday, the students were served burritos with chips, nacho cheese sauce, and a churro. Even though it was Mexican day, Ruth Diane by Photo a German accordion player played throughout all three mods. He was originally scheduled to play on Tuesday but rescheduled to Thursday. To end Foreign Language Week, pizza boats were served for lunch. A big thank you goes to all the teachers and faculty who helped put this week together. It was a lot of fun for all Colonels involved! Colonels Get Cultured! By: Ian Dollenmayer Nick Velascy keeps things interesting at lunch. Are you interested in ethnic cuisine and foreign films? Do you desire to know more about our ever expanding globe? If your answer is yes, then perhaps the newest club at Covington Catholic, the Cul- ture Club, is an extracurricular worthy of the investment of your time. Moderated by Mrs. Ruth and Mrs. Jones and led by Presi- dent McCoy Dressman and Vice-President Ethan Egbers, the Culture Club’s intent is—not surprisingly—to expose stu- dent members to various cultures through mediums like food, film, entertainment, and guest speakers. In this way, our some- times sheltered student body can learn to appreciate and under- stand the customs of people other than white Catholic males. The first activity for Culture Club was a special trip to Ori- ental Wok on Thursday, February 28. Here, they sampled several different dishes. They also got the chance to speak to Mr. Wong himself. This was just the first of many activities the club will be engaging in throughout this school year and into the future. Culture Club, the newest activity on the block, is al- ready up and running. With officers and members al- ready preparing for their first activity, it is clear that this Above: Culture Club members enjoyed Mr. Mike Wong, owner of Oriental Wok, new group can only continue to grow in size and scope. addressing the group with stories of how he made to America and began his busi- ness. His son-in-law shared many of the Chinese customs with the group. (Photos by Diane Ruth) Mrs. Jones and Brady Dunn enjoy the food of Oriental Wok. News Page 2 Tornadoes Hit the A Myriad of Tri-State National News By: Joey Drees By: Eric Schneider The tri-state area was hit by severe weath- er on Friday, March 2nd, including tornadoes that destroyed many homes and killed several people in its path. The tornadoes affected people through- out the area, including parts of Kenton County. The disaster left a huge path of destruction that will take a lot of time, money, and effort to rebuild. In Northern Kentucky, Crittenden and southern Kenton County were hit the hardest. The EF3 tornado that went through Crittenden produced winds of up to 135 MPH, providing no mercy for the houses and people in its path. Nationwide, there have been many disas- Four people were killed in Kenton County, with ters, some key turns in the Presidential race, as the state’s death toll reaching 22. According to well as some interesting celebrity news. Most re- Andrew Schierberg, Public Information Officer cently, the nation’s eyes have turned toward our for Kenton County Police, 88 houses have been area and areas of Indiana right in our tri-state. completely destroyed in Kenton County, along The tornadoes and storms that swept through with 388 houses that have been deemed unin- the area killed a reported 39 people, destroy- habitable due to the damage that they sustained. ing and devastating many families, as well as Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear vis- some cities. The nation also saw tragedy oc- ited some of the affected areas the day after cur in Ohio at Chardon High School. T.J. Lane, the storms and compared the damage to that a student at the high school, was charged with seen on a battlefield. He is requesting a fed- three counts of aggravated murder, two attempts eral disaster declaration for the parts of Ken- of aggravated murder and one of felonious as- tucky that were hit by the tornadoes. This sault (the student who was grazed by a bullet). would allow the state to use federal money to As the election draws nearer, candidates Sunrise for the help clean up and rebuilt the devastated areas, continue in their run to show America that they and it would also give funds to businesses that belong as the leader of our country. Recently, Economy were affected in the tornado. There are many Mitt Romney took a huge, rather personal hit, By: Alex Flynn ways that people can help out those who were as five of his relatives made it known that they Everyone knows that our economy hit by the storms, such as by donating money are endorsing Ron Paul’s Republican cam- is not the best thing happening in America to help those who can’t afford to rebuild their paign. Meanwhile, as Obama attempts to make these days. In May of 2008, the Dow Jones homes or helping clear debris and rebuilding. a legacy as President and gain enough popular- Industrial Average closed slightly above 13,000. ity to be voted back into office, Donald Trump Little did anyone know that it would take predicted that Barack Obama would start a war nearly four years for this feat to occur again. with Iran to win. It worked for President George On February 21, the DOW rose above W. Bush in the past, so Americans may see a 13,000 for the first time since America fell similar initiative taken by President Obama. into its recession. It peaked up above the On a less serious note, Nicole “Snooki” mark a couple of times before closing in the Polizzi, a star celebrity from the TV show Jersey 12,900’s. Another milestone was reached on Shore has been engaged with Jionni LaValle and February 28, 2012, when the DOW closed at is currently pregnant with his child. Americans 13,005.12. According to cincinnati.com, the (who really care about Jersey Shore) seem to gain of one Johnson & Johnson stock is what be shocked that Snooki may finally be settling pushed it over the mark as the market closed. down. The highly anticipated movie, Project This number implies that America’s X, about a high school party that draws 1500 economy has regained its footing and is high schoolers to a Pasadena, California home, returning to a stable financial state. Americans did not get high ratings from many prominent are starting to believe in their economy again. critics. But the younger generation sensed dif- Researchers were worried about a “double- ferently, as they saw it as a perfect combination dip” recession. This means that after we regain of the highly rated Hangover and Superbad. our previous status, the stock market would In the sports world, Ryan Braun, the Mil- take another nose-dive into another recession. usnews.com waukee Brewers 2011 MVP outfielder, had his Now, they have trashed this conclusion allegations of steroid use revoked. Braun will and believe the prosperity is here to stay. no longer face a 60 game suspension, which is The Great Recession official began in a big relief to the Brewers, and Major League December of 2007. Two months earlier, the Baseball’s reputation. Meanwhile, the Syracuse DOW had an all-time high, and the February University Men’s Basketball program is under 28th closing was only 1,160 points away the microscope as they face investigations into from that record. As the market stabilizes, the violation of the program’s internal drug poli- researchers are hoping that more investors find cy. According to reporters, Syracuse violated its confidence in the market and begin to reinvest. drug policy by failing to report all positive drug Along with the steady improvement tests and playing ineligible players when they in the stock market, unemployment has should have been suspended for the drug use. lowered in the past five consecutive Our nation is always busy with new ideas, months, which is a record high since 1994. more crimes, and exciting achievements, making America is beginning to reclaim its it easy to get confused and lose track of what is position as an economic powerhouse in the going on.