Fall2013 AD MAJORAM DEI GLORIAM Volume 95, Issue 1

Carter Kovalcik October 9th of his foot, but just grazed the top of service opportunities each member of Joe Cozzolino ‘15 2013. If the post leaving the score at zero ‘14 s the JV or Varsity football team was re- A Staff Writer you were at apiece. The game went deep into the many stu- quired to do another three hours of com- Notre second half without a goal. After a dents munity service on their own. One senior Dame Prep while I could see anguish on the faces know U of D’s football team is in a spot player, Patrick Johnson said, “To get my to watch the U of D soc- of Jack Sznewjas who was up in the where they have not been in at least the three required hours I worked at a sum- cer game vs De La Salle booth with me, and the entire cub stu- past 5 years I’ve been here; starting off mer school in Pontiac at the Baldwin it was a night you will dent section every time the cubs the season 3-0. And finishing the regular Center grading assignments and doing never forget. The game began extreme- missed a goal scoring opportunity. It season with a winning record and a spot clerical work”. The combined football ly slowly. There were zero goals seemed that whoever was going to in the playoffs. This is an outstanding program put in at least 700 hours of scored in the first half. Aside from one scare first would easily pull away with accomplishment and has filled the community service this year. misplayed ball from a De La Salle de- the win and the Catholic League school and community with pride and Coach O also believes a key to fender which came very close to a U of Championship.With 10:16 left in the excitement. We are all extremely proud building a successful program is con- D goal, there were no real opportuni- second half Junior forward Tim Do- of what has been done and extremely formity and unity. That is conforming to ties for either team. As the second half man caught a few De La Salle defend- excited about what is to comeWhen I a plan and unifying under it as one team. went on there were several close calls ers sleeping. He stole the ball from asked Coach Olejniczak what he has From Academy to Varsity, the football on both sides. them, cut across the right side of the been doing differently with this team in teams work under the same plan and for field and used his right foot to sneak comparison to previous U of D football Senior forward Matt Cunning- the same goal. That is to unify into one years he responded with, “Well first and ham had a couple free kick opportuni- program, stay loyal/graduate from U of foremost making it into a program” and ties, one of which looked very good off D, and achieve success on and off the apparently that has made the difference. First though some background infor- mation on the new head coach. Coach O was here before most of us were born. From 1995-2003 Coach O coached as a defensive coor- dinator here at the High. While doing so the team won two regional champi- onships, three district championships, and named the intersectional champs at the Prep Bowl. After that he went to coach at Wayne State as a defen- sive assistant and then onto Michigan State as an offensive graduated assis- tant. From there he went on to be the offensive coordinator at Campbell University, a Division 1 school with the Big South Conference in North Carolina, and then eventually returned back to U of D this year. “In creating a program, my goal is to bring all the alumni, admin- istration, parents, and students togeth- er into one combined body” says Coach O. The football team took time off of practice Thursday September field. The players strive to build on their 5th to go support the soccer team in their Kevin Hurley ‘14 victory over Catholic Central 2-0. He previous gains and ultimately get that much better each and every day. continued to talk about how it is all Alec Askounis ‘14 feated #7 ranked North Farming- about the process and doing the things Coach O would also like to ex- ton, and #3 ranked Forest Hills that need to be done on and off the field. tend a special thank you to the faculty, Northern to secure their spot at Building a program is not all about what student body, parents, and fans for all #3 in the state. Catholic Leagues went happens on the gridiron because football the support they put into the football he Cub tennis team smooth with a 2nd place trophy going is only one aspect to a holistic program. program. T Leading on the field goes hand in hand finished their best season in history this to the team after defeating CC, De La It should be mentioned that this with leading off the field. “We keep em- fall with a final record of 13-1-1. The Salle, and Notre Dame Prep. The next optimism has paid off with the U of D phasis on team kicked off the year with a domi- weekend at Regionals, the team went being posi- nating win over Grosse Pointe South 6- nearly swept the tournament, placing tive role 2. They continued to roll past Grosse first in the region. Going into states, the models in school and Ile 8-0. A rough 0-8 loss to Brother Cubs were tied for 2nd in the state. in public,” Rice refocused the Cubs; they finished With big finishes by #2 Singles Tom says Coach the year undefeated. The cubs went on Sheeren (12), #4 Singles Freddy Hee- O. Not only a tear defeat top ranked team BHHS gan (10), and #1 Doubles Timmy Hoff- is it im- and tying Cranbrook. After a great win man (12) and Marty Nagle (11), all portant to over CC, it was time for the North making it to the finals. After two suc- support oth- er aspects Farmington Tournament. The team de- cessful days at states, the Cubs secured of the a 2nd place finish, completing the best school but season in history. All-Catholic: Kevin also the out- Hurley, Tim Hoffman, Marty Nagle; side sur- All-League: Alek Askounis; All- rounding community. Academic: Alek Askounis. All State honors went to Seniors Kevin Hurley, The football team this year went Football program enjoying its first win- to Gesu Catholic School in Detroit. ning season in over ten years and after Tom Sheeren and Tim Hoffman, and There they helped prepare for the up- defeating the previously undefeated Se- Junior Marty Nagle. Coach of the year coming school year by doing various holm High School move on to the first for ALL four divisions went to Head acts of clerical work, organizing the li- district playoffs in recent memory. The Coach: Jim Slaughter! Congratulations brary, and carrying computers to the Cubs seem poised for moving up to the Varsity Tennis Team for all their technology labs. The football team also through the playoff ranks with the po- helped Forgotten Harvest and their mis- tential of a district title and beyond. great record-breaking achievements this sion of relieving hunger in the Detroit These are exciting times for Cub foot- year. metropolitan community by retrieving, ball fans! packing, and distributing food to emer- gency food providers. On top of these Page 2 The Cub News, March 2013 Cub Life

Jonathan Mazur ‘14 Senior Writer

many of the colleges have their final From experience, I hate mood to study for a final.” The O ver my time at U of exams before Christmas break. If U having the idea of finals being after Christmas break can be considered D, my main priority has been aca- of D strives on being a college prep break because I worry throughout nice because a student has a suffi- demics. I want to be prepared for school, then I believe that we should the entire break about the finals. I cient amount of time to organize college as much as possible, and I have finals before Christmas break. am not able to enjoy my break fully their semester work and study. believe U of D has prepared well. I U of D is not the only know many students from college Catholic school that has their exams say that some of the U of D classes before break. U of D and Brother were easier than their freshman in- Rice currently have their exams after troduction class. But the only thing break while De La Salle and Catho- they struggled with is time manage- lic Central have their exams before ment. Truthfully I can say that I am break. When I talked to Mr. Chan- not nervous of my ability to perform dler about why finals are after break, the academic courses in college, but he said it was to balance the two se- I am nervous about my ability to mesters. If the final exams were be- manage time. Throughout my U of fore break, the second semester D career, time management was es- would have more days than the first. sential in order to “make the grade.” This is a valid reason because a final I studied as much as I had to in order exam already has a copious amount to get the grades I desired. I created of material a schedule throughout the week to Having final exams after plan my studying, upcoming papers Christmas break definitely have its and even the projects. But when pros and cons. The biggest reason Christmas break came around, my Senior Alex Allen says “I prefer because I spend half of it studying. why I believe U of D should have it schedule of studying vanished. I them to be before break because If the finals were before break, al- before break is to truly say that they tried to make a study schedule but most kids won’t do as much study- most all of the students could have a are a “college prep” school. Besides could never force myself to follow ing as they should over an extended more relaxing and enjoyable break. the idea of changing the dates of the it. I would end up only studying for break.” Most students will not study But some students like having their final exams, I believe that Uof D about half of the break. I do not over break. If U of D has their finals final exams after break because the prepares their students well for col- know if it was the fact that it was before the break, students will be break is a nice time for preparation. lege. I am proud to be a part of a break or the fact I was just too lazy. more accustomed to having their fi- Senior Drew Rozman says that he school that strives on academics and Needless to say, I believe that U of nals before break. They will know would “rather have them before college preparation. D should move their final exams be- how to manage their time throughout break. Even though having every- fore Christmas break. When I was first semester in order to prepare for thing done before break is nice, a researching colleges, I noticed that the final exams. break is needed before I am in the

Joe Santili ‘14 Senior Writer

mately becomes our life.” T he 2013 fall play The Matchmaker proved to be a massive suc- There were many memorable moments cess among students and faculty alike. of the play, such as the restaurant scene The play tells the story of Horace Van- and the ending soliloquy. Along with the dergelder, played by Senior Patrick acting, the detailed and colorful set con- Roache, and his plans to marry. He asks tributed to the play just as much. The for the assistance of Dolly Levi, played highly impressive acting along with the by Mercy Sophomore Libby Lee, who talent of the stage crew truly shows the acts as she intends to help him but really magnificent talent that is U of D theater. wants to marry him herself. At the end of the play, everyone is a little more in- Many who saw the play are saying that telligent and have their own plans of it is the best show that they have seen U marriage. of D produce. Some students and alumni even felt as if they were witnessing a “The set and acting was amazing, and professional production. While the grad- the short, fast, and funny structure of the uating Seniors have an excellent play to play all were a great combination” says leave on, the equally talented under- Assistant Director Mr. Davidson. “The classmen now have the opportunity to support and appreciation for our work continue the future success of the fall really gives us an ego boost as this ulti- play. Page 3 The Cub News, Fall 2013 Cub Sports

Alex Hale ‘14 cial credit to Kevin Sekerak, Jack well and really raced. A little knee trou- Kudos to the six medal winners ( 3 in Senior Writer Crane, and Chris Roelant, who all ran ble and lack of experience slowed him a each race). But a special salute to Alex lifetime PR’s, breaking their previous bit but there can't be too much downside Hale. He was ruled 11th in a questiona- records by over a minute. Looking back when A fter all of the hard at the rest of the season, there is much you work and dedication, the Cross Country for the team to be proud of. The Michi- achieve a team ended their season on Friday Oc- gan Catholic Invitational was the first lifetime tober 25th. The result may not have meet of the year, where the Cubs took PR by 17 been what the team was collectively home multiple medals as well as the seconds. hoping for, however, the individual run- Bishop’s Cup for the second consecu- Pete ners did very well. Senior Captain Tom- tive year. “Kudos to Tommy (Fabian) & (Michael my Fabian came in fourth place overall Big Mike (Michael Kenney) for win- Peterson) and received his first lifetime PR ning medals & shirts & Luke (Bowker) ran with (personal record) since his Sophomore for medaling in the varsity race. David Luke as year. Luke Bowker ‘16, Michael Peter- (Bindon) & Lenny (Froehlich) accom- long as son ‘15, and Colin O’Leary ‘14, also plished the goal of denting the Big Blue he could ran the best races of their lives. Senior (Catholic Central) dominance in the JV and Alex Hale and Junior Michael Kenney race. Improvements of at least 2 achieved came close to their PR’s as well running minutes by Benny, (Brad Benedetto) a lifetime Lenny PR by 31 (Froehlich), seconds. Connor David (Bindon) made his varsity debut. ble call. But anytime you PR by 50 sec- (Ruddy), & Alex (Hale) went out faster than usual onds, especially in a varsity race, you Smiley (Rob and it paid off with a lifetime PR. Len- have had a great day.” Responded to Gazall). Pete ny (Froehlich) battled a bloody nose, Coach Bell after hearing that the team (Michael Pe- but you can't complain too much when lost by a single point. 10 medals were terson) & Alex you run 2 minutes and 24 seconds faster awarded in the Varsity Race and 3 were (Hale) finished than you did last year.” Said Coach awarded in the JV race. Tommy Fabian well, allowing Bell. This race was very impressive and Michael Kenney received medals the varsity to considering the second fastest on the and Alex Hale came in 11th, even get the win. team, Michael Kenney, was attending a though according to bystanders, he beat This race ex- funeral. The cubs had an impressive a Divine Child runner at the end to earn emplified how performance at the Falcon Invitational 10th, which would have given him a EVERY place as well. Michael Kenney and Michael medal and won the race for the cubs. In is important.” Peterson were handicapped due to a the JV race, the cubs swept the medals, Said Coach homecoming the night before. with Lenny Froehlich taking 1st, Con- 17:41 and 17:09 respectively. The Jun- Bell in regards to the race. Among the “Obviously every point did matter in nor Ruddy taking 2nd, and Brandon ior Varsity race had many stellar perfor- other impressive meets of the year, was this one. There were many places where Nast taking 3rd. The season was a suc- mances as well, with every Senior re- the Holly Festival of Races. “Tommy it could have been won. It is pointless cess, even if it didn’t turn out as the ceiving a seasonal PR. The most notable Fabian became the 5th Cub to break to dwell on it. Keep working and beat team had hoped. Even if this is Coach senior performances came out of An- 17:00 at Springfield Oaks - joining DC at the league meet. Michael Peter- Bell’s last season, as he has been elud- drew Wilkins, making the top ten in the James Pearson, Isaac Piepszowski, Phil son got a bad cramp and Alex and Da- ing to all season, he has said “This is JV race, Connor Ruddy, who smashed a Clark, and Jack Dolan. Tom got in the vid covered mightily - running lifetime one of the best groups I have ever lifetime PR by 18 seconds, and Ryan thick of the race right from the start and PRs by 50 and 37 seconds respectively. coached”. Everyone on the team has so Neaton, who ran a lifetime PR, the first was around 20th place most of the race Numerous PRs in the JV race as much to be proud of and the future time since his Freshman year, and broke in a very fast field. - (Dolan's 16:57 was we took seven of the top eight places. looks bright for cub running his previous record by 26 seconds. Spe- 14th last year.) Luke (Bowker) got out

the ball just in- that the Catholic League title for the stepped up first put a little too much on The Cubs had won their first Catholic side the left Cubs was out of reach. It was one of it and placed the ball right over the net. League Title since 2000. Sier and the post. 1-0 Cubs. The Pilots however, those “well, look how far they came” The Cub students went crazy, knowing rest of the Cub team sprinted the 75 were far from done. A goal came just 5 moments. However something must the importance of missing just one goal. yards from the top of the box to the stu- short minutes after Doman’s goal to tie have clicked for Senior Forward Matt Three more goals were scored I a row dent section hands held high in the air. it up at 1. On the insuming kickoff the Cunningham. All hope was being lost in by the Cubs and the Pilots each until the As two and a half hours of tension was ball was stolen and brought up the field the stands, as the clock ticked down and score was 4-3. As Junior defense men released from every cub fan in the by the DLS forwards. After much pres- the Cubs were in desperation mode a Kiernan Bloye stepped up to take his stands, the celebration was on. Between sure in the box for the Pilots they found Pilot deflected a ball out and the cubs PK, everyone in the crowd knew that a a singing of the fight song and a prayer the back of the net for the second time were preparing to celebrate their goal here would win it for the Cubs. The the night was complete. This win meant in 22 seconds. An absolute nightmare shot was on net but unfortunately played a lot. Not only was it a great win for the f bounds off of a throw in from for the Cubs. Immediately after the Pi- perfectly by the Pilot goalkeeper. Na- soccer team but it was a great win for U Senior Nick Lamping. Matt Cunning- than Sier was unable to make the save in of D as an athletic program. This was ham, knowing time was of the the bottom half of the round so the game the soccer team’s first catholic league essence, ran over to the corner continued into a sixth round. Both teams title since 2000. Although the cubs went to take the corner. The cubs put made their PK’s in this round all but one man into the box sending it into a seventh knowing that this may very round. Junior Midfielder Joe well be their last chance at ty- Nittmann stepped up and ing up the game. Everyone in placed the ball down on the the crowd held their breath as line. He then turned around the ball off the foot of Cunning- and jogged to about the 35 ham made its way high in the yard line, sprinted up to the air into the box. For a second ball and placed it just out of the ball disappeared from my the reach of the DLS goal- vision somewhere in the back keeper. The Cubs were once of the box. Then I saw the back again ahead by a goal and of the net ripple and all 8 cub men in the lots scored (as if this was planned) three needed a stop by goalkeeper box throw their hands into the air in cel- Pilots sprinted from the U of D box to Nathan Sier to win this game. ebration Matt Cunningham tied the about two feet in front of the U of D stu- game at 2. The 2nd half ended without The De La Salle man stepped dents and began to taunt them as if they much more drama. The first goal in up and prepared himself for the kick. I down in the second round of the state had just won the game. After they were overtime would win the game. Howev- asked Nathan Sier about what he was tournament at the hands of Royal Oak, done there they went back to midfield er, two ten minutes halves went by in thinking at this moment in time, he said: the cub players and student who were where all three of them were greeted overtime without a goal. The game “I realized it was my shot at making there that night will always get to go with yellow cards. There are many would have to be settled in penalty school history, I was just focused on into the gym, look up, and see their year words to describe what the De La Salle kicks. After a quick ten minute break getting the actual job done. I didn’t want under Catholic League champions and sophomore did as he lead the charge and a prayer from the cub student sec- to let the seniors down.” The shot was remember that fateful night at Notre over to the U of D student section, how- tion, the penalty kicks began. The first on the ground headed for the right side Dame Prep. ever ill just say “immature”. It was at of the goal. Sier left his feet and hit the Cub man to step up to take a PK was this time when almost everyone in the Peter Czajkowski he was able to put the ground on his side. As he fell he stuck stands for rooting on the Cubs (I hate to his hands out he was greeted by the ball ball into the back of the net to put the admit it, but myself included) figured Cubs up 1-0. The Pilot man who which he securely tucked into his body. Page 4 The Cub News, Fall 2013 On Campus

Jonathan Spunar ‘18 Staff Writer backcourt this summer, with Brandon and acquiring Paul Millsap. With Wash- be the highest scoring team in the Knight and OJ Mayo replacing Brandon ington, Detroit, and Cleveland all im- league, but they will need solid defense

Jennings and Monta Ellis. Mayo and proved teams, their days as the sixth from offensive stalwarts Stephen Curry Gary Neal could make up for the loss in seed in the East may be over. and David Lee to contend for the cham- he 2013 NBA season offense, but that won’t be enough to T 15. Cavaliers The Cavs desperately pionship. ended with the Heat capturing their sec- send Milwaukee back to the playoffs. ond straight NBA championship. How- want LeBron James to return to Cleve- 8. Rockets The Rockets undoubtedly ever, many teams in the league are try- 22. Raptors Along with Rajon Rondo, land next summer. They may not need acquired the best player of the offsea- ing to prevent that from happening Rudy Gay will be one of the likeliest him if the core of Kyrie Irving, Andrew son, landing Dwight Howard from the again. Let’s dive right in to the season trade candidates this season. Even if Bynum, and first overall pick Anthony Lakers. Whether he mashes with James by ranking each team and seeing Harden and the rest of the run-and-gun Rockets will how they will perform this year. determine the success of 30. 76ers The trade of their season. Jrue Holiday for Nerlens Noel 7. Thunder Even more than signaled that the Sixers are tank- the Heat, the Thunder will ing this year so they can get An- depend on their two stars, drew Wiggins in the draft. When Russell Westbrook and Kev- your best players are Thaddeus in Durant, this season. They Young and rookie power for- may be able to handle the ward Noel, you have no choice pressure, but their subpar but to tank. supporting cast could lead to 29. Suns The Suns are a disappointing season. the Western Conference version 6. Clippers Blake Griffin of the 76ers, especially after may be able to jump over a their trade of Marcin Gortat to car, but he has not been able the Wizards. New acquisition to win anything of note yet. Eric Bledsoe will be forced to This may be the year for the Clippers assume a larger role than he’s ready for Gay is traded, DeMar DeRozan and Jo- Bennett mesh and produce one of the with new coach Doc Rivers, but Chris on this last-place team. nas Valanciunas are two promising league’s most exciting teams. Paul and Griffin won’t be enough to young players that will finally provide 28. Magic In the post-Dwight 14. Nuggets With the loss of Andre carry Lob City to the NBA Finals. Howard era, Orlando’s season will hope for the future in Toronto. Iguodala and GM Masai Ujiri, the Nug- 5. Nets The Nets clearly won the offsea- hinge on how well their young players 21. Lakers The league’s most polarizing gets had one of the league’s worst off- son, adding Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, develop, especially rookie Victor Oladi- team begins the year without Kobe Bry- seasons. Denver will likely take a step and Andrei Kirilenko. Even though they po and rebounding machine Nikola ant and his torn Achilles. Once he back this year, though their core of Ty have an excellent bench, Brooklyn’s Vucevic. Even if they play well, a 25- comes back, the Lakers could make a Lawson and Danilo Gallinari won’t let success will hinge on if Deron Williams win season and the chance to draft run at the playoffs with Bryant and Pau the Nuggets drop out of the playoffs. Duke’s Jabari Parker seems likely. plays like his former self in Utah. Gasol leading the way. 13. Pistons The Pistons elevated from 27. Jazz Utah lost both of their 4. Pacers The emergence of Paul 20. Pelicans The new-look Pelicans one of the league’s most boring teams to George last year led the Pacers to within starting big men, Al Jefferson and Paul added Jrue Holiday and Tyreke Evans one of its most interesting teams. The Millsap, to free agency. Even the addi- one game of the NBA Finals. An im- to their backcourt, which instantly be- addition of Josh Smith will cramp De- proved bench, combined with George, tion of Trey Burke won’t prevent the comes one of the best in the NBA. troit’s spacing, but it will be enough to Jazz from dropping into the bottom five Roy Hibbert, and David West, means However, the lack of a true center will put them back in the playoffs. that Indiana is once again a real con- of the NBA. prevent New Orleans from making the 12. Wizards The Wizards may not have tender in the Eastern Conference. playoffs and lead to many trade rumors 26. Bobcats The addition of Al Jeffer- had a flashy offseason, but their recent for disgruntled Houston center Omer 3. Spurs The Spurs came so close to son will add scoring to a previously of- acquisition of Marcin Gortat means that fense-less frontcourt. Kemba Walker Asik. winning the NBA championship last they will be one of the most improved year that they were wise to come back and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist will need to 19. Mavericks Another big year by Dirk teams in the NBA. John Wall and the with almost the same roster. Even if step up if the Bobcats want to have a Nowitzki could mean a return to the rest of the Wizards are ready to take the chance at topping their 21-61 record Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili show playoffs after a year’s absence. Howev- next step and be a contender in the East- their old age, Tony Parker and Kawhi from last year. er, even he can’t hide the Mavericks’ ern Conference. Leonard will carry San Antonio back to 25. Kings New owners for the Kings shaky backcourt and center positions. 11. Knicks New York’s trade for An- the Finals. won’t hide the fact that their best player, 18. Timberwolves Minnesota is count- drea Bargnani was an extremely puz- 2. Heat This is a crucial year for the DeMarcus Cousins, can’t play defense. ing on superstar forward Kevin Love zling move, especially since they gave Heat, as they could make the leap from Sacramento will need to get a star point and Ricky Rubio to deliver their first up three draft picks to get him. Carmelo a great team to a dynasty. However, the guard or small forward in the 2014 draft winning team since 2005. That combo Anthony’s impending free agency adds loss of Mike Miller will hurt greatly as to contend for the playoffs in future may produce entertaining basketball, even more intrigue to a team that could LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and years. but it won’t produce a playoff berth in a take a step back from last year. Chris Bosh won’t be enough to defend 24. Celtics The trade that sent Kevin loaded conference. 10. Grizzlies Memphis’ signing of Mike Miami’s title. Garnett and Paul Pierce to the Nets 17. Trail Blazers Rookie of the Year Miller was one of the best moves of the 1. Bulls The return of Derrick Rose could lead to another trade sending Ra- Damian Lillard rejuvenated a Portland offseason. However, new coach Dave changes everything for the Bulls, as it jon Rondo out of Boston. Jeff Green team that needed a good point guard. Joerger will count on his star big men, will add much more offensive punch to and rookie Kelly Olynyk are interesting Now that they have a quality bench to Marc Gasol and Zach Randolph, to take Chicago. Rose, Luol Deng, and Joakim players for the Celtics, however go with Lillard and LaMarcus Aldridge, the Grizzlies back to the playoffs. Noah will again anchor the best defense “interesting” does not always equal suc- a return to the playoffs seems likely. in the league, but this year, Chicago will cess. 9. Warriors Star shooting guard Andre 16. Hawks The Hawks swapped star Iguodala only adds to the most exciting finally break through against the Heat 23. Bucks The Bucks acquired a new power forwards by losing Josh Smith team in the NBA. The Warriors should and win the NBA championship.

Anthony Yaden ‘14 Staff Writer

cus on scaring the participants, this one chase candy, doughnuts, and hot choco- lowed the kids to try on their hats and sit just focused on showing the children a late. All of these treats are offered for in their vehicles. There was not a single good time and give them candy as well free to the people that show up. The en- child who went on this event that did not T his past weekend, at Windmill Park as refreshments. This particular haunted tire trail consisted of forty stations that have the time of their life. in Grosse Pointe, a haunted trail was trail has been very popular, in the area, was manned by two people who enter- designed and running all through the for the past to years. This year, they sold tained the children and handed out the I had the great joy of manning the con- night that was very different from what over 500 tickets. The park collects a set candy. Some of these volunteers includ- cession stand. It was here that children one would normally expect of a haunted amount in payment of the tickets and ed the a couple Grosse Pointe police of- and parents were able to receive as trail. This haunted trail was especially then uses that money in order to pur- ficers as well as firefighters who al- many doughnuts and as much hot choc- designed for olate as they wanted, free of charge. It the sole pur- came as a surprise to most people that pose of en- they did not have to pay and seemed to tertaining thoroughly enjoy the fact. I asked plenty young chil- of children and parents how they were dren. While enjoying their evening and I got no neg- most haunt- ative answers. All of them said that they ed trails fo- loved it and most of them said that they Page 5 The Cub News, Fall 2013 Entertainment

Mario Pages ‘13 Staff Writer William Matthews ‘18 Staff Writer Scherzer was undefeated until July and come self centered. I can tell you started the 2013 All-Star Game. Some firsthand that Big Sean is far from self people think that Doug Fister or Anibal centered. I have only met a few celeb- The clinched the Ameri- Sanchez are the aces due to them pitch- rities in my life, mostly rappers, but I can League Central for the third consec- ap is a business just like the rest ing well and only giving up 1, 2, 3 runs R can tell you that he is one of the most utive time and proved that they were of the music industry. You can make per game. The average gives up the team people expected them to be, or humble men I have ever met and prob- 4 runs per game and both Sanchez and your music any way you want, but if were they? The Tigers signed veterans ably will meet. Big Sean represents a Fister don’t get that much run support. you ever want to find true success you Torii Hunter and Bryan Pena during the city which has been through many dif- Plus, Sanchez is 4th in the MLB for need to understand the industry. Look 2012 offseason. In April Justin Ver- ficulties. The media usually portrays lowest ERA and he also set a franchise at the most accomplished artists. Guys lander won his first season opener Detroit as a hopeless violent city in record for striking out 17 batters against like Jay Z, Diddy, Kanye West, and Lil against the Minnesota Twins, Hunter’s financial ruin by the outside world. the Atlanta Braves. Scherzer does get 5 Wayne have found so much achieve- former team, but during that series the The poor management of money and or more runs scored for him per game ment with their Tigers got off to a rough start. They lost and just let Verlander be Veralnder. But music because their second game 2-3 and lost their other people say that you can't take they know not third game even worse 2-8. The prob- away credit from Scherzer because he only how to make lem was the bullpen. In the first few doesn't give up 4 runs often, which is good music, but months the Tigers had to send down true. By the all-star break the Tigers how to appeal to Bryan Villarreal, Al Alburquerque, Oc- were 52-42. Not bad, but not what peo- tavio Dotel (who got injured and missed their fanbases. ple the rest Every artist has ex- of the their own image 2013 and sound that sea- separates them son), from everybody later on else. Often times, in the talent and the year artist’s ability to Phil have their music Coke relate to people, (who ends up defining had their careers. It is high the reason why hopes Tupac Shakur and due to Biggie Smalls his will always be 2012 remembered as postseason performance), and Jose some of the great- Valverde. The Tigers had to keep send- pected. People were expecting them to est and most in- ing relief up and down. They have at least no more than 30 losses. fluential rappers brought up pitchers including Evan The Tigers had 7 players compete in the of all time. Biggie Reed, Jose Alvarez, Bruce Rondon, all-star game: Scherzer, Verlander, Mi- and Tupac inspire Luke Putkonen, and Luis Marte from guel Cabrera, people throughout Prince Fielder, their everyday Torii Hunter, and lives. They are Jhonny Peralta. examples of peo- The hitter went 3- ple who came 6 and Scherzer from so little yet started the game managed to make with a scoreless a huge impact on 1st inning and had the rest of society 1 . Veral- and they continue nder couldn't to do so. That’s pitch due to his the beautiful thing ineligibility. about rap, it cre- Prince Fielder ates so many op- competed in the portunities for Home Run Derby those who don’t have much to end up the night before corrupt leadership has left the city in a making a difference in the world. but lost in the first huge hole. While times are difficult in round with only 5 Detroit, many do not see the pride this home runs. But city still has. Big Sean is not just a rap- Sean Anderson grew up in Detroit and after the All-Star per, he is an important figure who rep- like so many people, he had dreams of game the Tigers resents a city that is an underdog. After making an impact with his music. One had some ups and all, Big Sean has been the underdog day he heard Kanye West was at a lo- downs. Fielder throughout his career. cal radio station and got the opportuni- had 16 home runs ty to freestyle for him. He left him a I have had the pleasure of attending his before the All- demo tape and two years later Ander- two last shows in Detroit and they Star break and ended up hitting only 9 son, more well known as Big Sean, were nothing short of impressive. the minor leagues to help the bullpen. more for the rest of the season. Speak- Throughout both concerts he would The hitting wasn’t bad, but sometimes ing of which, Fielder went into a deep signed under West’s GOOD Music la- show his love for Detroit and the peo- didn’t produce when they needed too. slump and it was confirmed in August bel. Since then, hhe as had a considera- ple who helped get him where he is Max Scherzer hadn’t lost a game until that he and his wife were going through ble amount of success and he recently July against the Texas Rangers, while a divorce after an 8 year marriage.