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BY JAKE WEST After the tragic attack on Paris, at least 24 United This will likely prompt even more Syrians to flee snipers or to avoid being caught by soldiers who will kid- States governors are refusing to accept Syrian refugees due for safety and will make delivery of humanitarian aid to nap them. Four million Syrian refugees are still waiting to to the fear of terrorism. President Obama believes that the Syrian civilians more difficult. The airstrikes will likely be registered with the United Nations High Commission use of religious tests being applied to refugees that are try- have a major impact on the balance of power in Aleppo of Refugees, who is leading the emergency response. ing to seek asylum in the U.S. is “Shameful.” “That’s not city and the North Aleppo governorates, both places where In December 2014, the U.N. issued its largest ever appeal American,” he said. “That’s not who we are. We do not Mercy Corps has delivered aid for the past three years. for a single crisis — according to their estimates, $8.4 bil- have religious tests to our compassion.” Texas governor Many families decide to leave after family lion is necessary to meet the needs of all those affected by Gregg Abbott said his state will not accept refugees from members or neighbors get killed during airstrikes, murders, the crisis, both inside and outside Syria, an increase from Syria, and he believes all other states should “act simi- or civilians being shot due to soldiers believing they are an last year's $6.5 billion. But only 50% was funded on the larly.” enemy. Also the Syrians want to leave so the young men previous appeal. An estimated 12 million Syrians have fled their won’t be kidnapped and forced to fight for the regime. According to worldvision.org the number of peo- homes since the outbreak of civil war in March 2011, tak- Children have lost family members and all of their ple impacted by the Syrian crisis is more than the number ing refuge in neighboring countries. According to the belongings, and have had to resort to begging for food. of people affected by Hurricane Katrina, Haiti Earthquake, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, over 3 Syrian children (the nation’s hope for a better future) have and the Indian Ocean Tsunami combined. million have fled to Syria’s immediate neighbors Turkey, lost loved ones, suffered injuries, missed years of school- Syrians now face increasing challenges to find Lebanon, Jordon and Iraq. Another 6.5 million are dis- ing, and witnessed violence and brutality. Warring parties safety and protection in neighboring countries, which, placed within Syria. forcibly recruit children to serve as fighters, human shields, faced with overwhelming refugee numbers, lack of inter- Women and children make up three-quarters of and in support roles, according to the U.S. State Depart- national support and security concerns, have taken meas- the refugee population. According to the U.N., more than ment. ures this year to stem the flow of refugees – including half of all Syrian refugees are under the age of 18. At this Also, winter clothing is one important thing that restricting access or closer management of borders and in- rate, the U.N. predicts there could be 4.27 million Syrian most people are forgetting about; winter weather has had a troducing complex requirements for refugees to extend refugees by the end of 2015 making it the worst exodus devastating effect on displaced Syrians. Snow blanketed their stay. "I feel imprisoned here," said Hind, who lives since the Rwandan genocide 20 years ago. refugee camps across the region in previous years and with her husband and three young children in a storage unit More than four years after it began, the full-blown frigid temperatures created concerns about the health of in the northern Jordanian city of Mafraq after fleeing Dam- civil war has killed over 220,000 people, half of whom are refugees who lacked access to warm clothing and secure ascus. Six months ago, their dwindling resources forced believed to be civilians. Bombings are destroying crowded shelter. In early January, three Syrian refugees died of ex- them to give up the apartment they were renting. "We don't cities and horrific human rights violations are widespread. posure in Lebanon, and the previous November a snow go out, we don't do anything… We have lost any hope we Basic necessities like food and medical care are sparse. storm in the country killed two Syrian children caught in had left for the future." In late Novemember, Russia and France both the cold. launched attacks on Syria in an effort to retaliate against The risks of the journey range from starvation, ex- the terrorist group ISIS; the group has a stronghold in the haustion, kidnapping, and being shot for leaving the coun- area. try. Many walk for miles at night to avoid being shot by

Syrian refugees crossing border www.timesfisrael.com A young Syrian refugee looks on at www.ibtimes.com into turkey by climbing over the U.N.-run Zaatari camp in hopes sharp barbed wire fences. for food donations. Lt. Joe Gliniewicz: Not the Officer We Thought We Knew BY SHANNON MAY The man who was hailed as a hero and a great look like his suicide was a murder. police officer has startling accusations being brought Lt. Gliniewicz had staged his death to make it against him. On September 1, Lt. Joe Gliniewicz was look like a murder scene. He had felt the pressure from thought to be murdered while in the line of duty. In reality, investigators who were looking over where the funds from his death was “a carefully staged suicide,” said George the Explorers program was going, and knew they were Filenko, the Lake County Major Crimes Task Force close to finding him out through a village audit. commander, on November 4, 2015. “Gliniewicz committed the ultimate betrayal to Lt. Gliniewicz was stealing and laundering money the citizens he served and the entire law enforcement from the Explorers program for at least seven years, using community. The facts of his actions proved he behaved for the money for his mortgage, travel expenses, gym mem- years in a manner completely contrary to the image he berships, adult websites, and loans. Upon recovering text portrayed,” Filenko told reporters. messages deleted from his phone, and also recovering Lt. Gliniewicz’s wife, Melodie, and son, D.J., are emails and bank records, investigators found Lt. under investigation for involvement in his crimes Gliniewicz was in contact with two other people that knew according to ABC Chicago, along with the three men Lt. of his whereabouts. Gliniewicz was chasing on foot. “They were probably The estimated amount stolen is around five made up,” said Filenko, “Just another part of his elaborate figures and Lt. Gliniewicz forged signatures to get away ruse.” A memorial poster of Lt. Gliniewicz WMAQ Turn to with his crimes. He staged the crime scene with his pepper Lt. Joe Gliniewicz, Page 3 now defaced with the word “LIAR.” spray, baton, and glasses all strategically placed to make it PAGE 2 NEWS

Really Russia? Growing Human Bones in a BY TAYLOR GILLEN Lab: The New Face of The country of Georgia has always had a re- countries. lationship with Russia. Up until 1918 Georgia was Currently both provinces depend on Russia Transplants? part of the Russian Empire. From 1918-1921 the for economic survival and thousands of Russian country had a short reign of freedom while it was in- troops occupy both provinces. Since the war ended BY SHANNON MAY dependent, but its independence only lasted for a in Georgia, Russia has refused to let international vis- EpiBone, a medical Utilizing 3-D bioprint- short while before it was adopted as a Socialist Soviet itors into South Ossetia and Abkhazia, violating a startup, has ideas on how to revo- ing, the machines can produce liv- Republic in 1921. It persevered through its Soviet peace deal created at the end of the war between the lutionize the primitive procedure ing tissue and bone, making this a intervention and reemerged as an independent coun- two countries. of bone grafting. When a doctor big leap in the field of regenerative try 70 years later in 1991. grafts a bone, they take a part of a medicine. Taking a CT scan, the The province of South Ossetia broke away person’s bone from somewhere in scientists will know what size from the Georgia’s central government the same year the body and put it where it’s bone graft they need. This also it gained its independence. Not only did one needed. EpiBone has found a way helps create a 3-D digital model Province, South Ossetia, declare independence from to grow a human bone in a labora- for the printer to follow. Taking Georgia but another resisting group, Abkhazia, did tory in mere weeks, using the pa- stem cells from the patient’s fat, as well. With two rebel Provinces within a country, tient’s own cells, to create better the scientists put the cells into a it is hard to curb controversy. While at war with its implants. bioreactor which helps to make the own people, Georgia was left unprepared for the in- This new procedure has needed piece of bone. vasion and impending war with long time foe, Rus- fewer risks than bone grafting, So far, the trials of this sia. which can result in infection or the have only been on pigs, but Epi- The war between Georgia and Russia lasted patient’s body rejecting the trans- Bone is hoping to start clinical tri- five days. South Ossetia was fighting with Georgian plant. With EpiBone’s lab grown als on humans in the next few forces when their ally for over a decade, Russia, in- bone, these risks are much lower. years. Hopefully in eight years the vaded their small territory. Georgia had agreed to “What we’re doing is in- product will be on the market. station Russian troops within both provinces as teresting, because it’s where sci- “I get really excited peacekeepers for the previous 15 years. Georgians ence fiction meets reality,” about the idea of congenital de- AGENDA.GE and the rebels could not have imagined the betrayal Friends greet each other through the EpiBone CEO Nina Tandon noted. fects being a thing of the past…no barbed wire border put up by Russia. after years without conflict between the once rivaling She helped start up the company in kids born with cranial defects any- 2013 with Sarindr Bhumiratana. more. We’d love to see no one ever EpiBone claims to be the first need revision surgeries after a H2Oh… company to grow living bones to knee replacement because their help with the reconstruction of pa- implants will last as long as they BY IAN HAVEMANN tient’s bones. do,” says Tandon. Alright, so this month best-selling brands of water in the ple really care what Fulvic Acid I’m going to address a situation world, but projects a drop in sales is? Of course not! It’s water that we are all aware of, but no in their coming years. that’s black, people will buy it just one has had the guts to address, Why you ask? PepsiCo to watch it swish around in the until now. The area of contro- has announced that their loved bottle. Sound interesting? Sev- versy I’m referring to is water. brand of purified natural water is enteen ounce bottles are available Water is nice, we all need it, so it’s nothing more than bottled tap on Amazon starting at $10 for a 6- not a surprise there are so many water. Pepsi spokesperson pack. Not enough? Don’t worry, options of water out there. Now, Michelle Naughton stated, “If this they’re selling 24-packs for, wait any water is, just water right? helps clarify the fact that the for it, $45.00. Slice of MIT Wrong. water originates from public Not good enough for Tissue-engineered bone. There is bad water, there sources, then it’s a reasonable you? Need something even more is good water, and there is the best thing to do.” Got to give them different? Even more expensive? water. Like “top-shelf” water, credit for clarifying the “public Every glass of water is incom- real and authentic Icelandic gla- sources” their water originates plete without ice to match, but not Spring Hill Thrill cier water. How about the over- from, even if it turns out it’s from just any ice. Not that ice that you priced, Fulvic trace mineral a faucet. can get for free just by freezing BY ABRIANNA SCHREURS enhanced black water? You can Now the water may sim- your water, you need luxury ice. The once ghostly Spring Hill Mall in West Dundee is taking a major top those off with pure, spherical ply be tap water, but does bottled You’re looking for Gläce Luxury turn as they prepare to follow through with the renovation plans first ice cubes that are going for about water at least taste better than tap? Ice. Available in a perfectly spher- introduced in February. Spring Hill Mall is in the midst of an incredi- the same price your phone is Not according to Good Morning ical form, this ice is the most geo- ble transformation, following a $37.8 million dollar redevelopment worth. America studio audience. ABC metrically efficient way to cool, plan. A certain water company News held a blind taste test with enjoy, and indulge in your fa- The plan includes a 35,000-square foot movie theater, three has even come out admitting their their audience and asked them to vorite beverages. One bag of free-standing buildings to be used for restaurant or retail, along with water is nothing more than tap rate the taste of several different Gläce’s spherical cubes holds 50 possible outdoor seating and a plaza; and an additional 28,000 square water. An entire blind survey waters. Out of the four, they pieces. How much are you will- feet of retail spaces. Plans for the movie theatre include state-of-the- concluded that New York City tap needed to list the best tasting to ing to spend to ensure your bev- art screens and reclining leather seats. water tasted better than the lead- the worst tasting. erage experience is top-notch? I The plan also intends to create a new southwest mall en- ing bottled water company in the The results were sur- hope you said $325 because that trance, additional parking, and a bike path with bike racks. With all area. This begs the question, does prising. As it turns out, New York is how much a bag of spheres is these added elements complimenting each other, the village of West it really make it worth it to pay $5 City tap water received 45% of worth. Of course, you could buy Dundee is hoping to attract new tenants and provide a spillover of more for something you could get the vote as best tasting. The lead- a sphere mold for $4 on Amazon success for the rest of the mall. With the last renovations taking place for free every day? ing bottle brand Evian, received but who needs that? It’s about the in 2005, the mall is overdue for an upgrade. Project heads are hop- These are the questions 12%. You would think after all name brand, am I right? ing that with the additions to the mall it will make the mall more of a that we all need to consider. Okay these findings of tap water’s supe- All of this may seem lu- targeted destination and redefine the mall as a community center. now, this is just me, but I just riority that big companies would dicrous but it is the wonky world don’t see a problem with buying join the tap band wagon. Wrong of water. I don’t know about you a water bottle every now and then. again. folks, but I will be sticking to my But there are so many water com- Now more than ever, $3 24-packs of Nice! Water. Best panies pumping too many miner- new companies are rising with brand out there. als into these bottles they might as fresher, more stylish ways to hy- well throw a rock into a bottle, drate their clients. If you’re look- add water, and sell that for $5. Let ing for the classiest way to stay me tackle some of the main points alive, just listen to this. Blk water of this fiasco. is the most wonky water I’ve You like Aquafina? ever read about. Well, if you’re most of the world Spring water (as far as we know) then you probably don’t mind the infused with Fulvic Acid is what pure and rich taste that is Aqua- gives this beverage its completely Courtesy of the village of West Dundee, rouse properties fina water. Aquafina is one of the black complexion, but do the peo- Renovation plan for Spring Hill Gläce Luxury Ice Co. - ice for $325 NEWS PAGE 3

Squeaky Squirrel Surplus Lt. Joe Gliniewicz BY NICK WORRALL Lt. Joe Gliniewicz, from Page 1 Every year we come back to school and find is the quaa which is very similar to the kuk but is much our furry little friends scurrying around outside in the longer and dragged out. The squirrels also use their tail trees, on power lines, or on the ground. There is one dif- to alert of predators. They have two signals, the twitch ference this year compared to all the rest; there is an ex- and the flag. A twitch is a wave running through the tail. tremely large amount of squirrels around St. Edward this It’s a controlled motion where the tip makes a simple UPDATE year. “Usually seeing a nice, plump, little squirrel is the arc. A flag is a whipping motion of the tail, it is very un- highlight of my day,” exclaimed senior Adam Radcliffe, controlled. If you see a squirrel ever giving these signs, “but this year the surplus of squirrels is nuts!” do not try to run. Squirrels are very fast and will catch The squirrels you see in backyards and in you right away. Your best bet is to square up and try to neighborhoods, like where St. Ed’s is located, are grey fight it straight up. squirrels. These little critters are actually indigenous to Do not let this frighten you; most squirrels are forests, but over time their friendly wooded homelands very nice creatures. We all remember our brave squirrel have been destroyed and replaced by farmland or new friend, Sparky, who took one for the team and got us a May’s September Fox Lake shooting article. The Edge neighborhoods. The squirrels must adapt so they seek day off of school earlier this year when he chewed his refuge in places where they feel there are no predators, little squirrel way through a powerline. Squirrels teeth such as the friendly confines of St. Edward. grow very fast and they have to continuously sharpen The massive manhunt that ensued after Lt. Glin- The St. Edward squirrels will be harder to see and shorten them. Urban squirrels have discovered that iewicz’s death caused many homes, businesses, and schools around now a days due to the fact that the weather is the thick rubber wiring around electrical lines work to lock down and brought many federal investigators to the getting colder, but contrary to popular belief, the grey great to do that. scene. The FBI determined there was no struggle at the scene even though many objects were scattered around. The squirrel does not hibernate. Their tiny squirrel bodies We here at the Edge staff hope there are no other evidence points to no sign of a struggle on Lt. Glin- cannot hold enough body fat for them to self-sustain more squirrel fatalities this year. Squirrels are a blessing iewicz’s or the supposed perpetrators part. His body was left through all of winter. When seasons start to change and from God, put on this earth for all of us to enjoy, which where he was shot, and the murder weapon, a .40-caliber it starts to get cooler outside the squirrels find a dry, is exactly what we should do. Show your friends some semiautomatic pistol, was found less than three feet from his warm, place to reside during the bitter winter months. love by giving them a kuk or a quaa when you see them body. After they find a place to stay, they store nuts and seeds in the halls today and be sure to give every friendly At a press conference Filenko dismissed any claims either in or around where they will be staying. squirrel a nice little wave when you see them. This does not mean you won’t see them around that they mislead the public about Lt. Gliniewicz’s death. at all. You’ll see our little squirrel friends coming out of “We did not know. [We] never intended to mislead the pub- hiding to grab food or maybe to have snowball fights lic,” he stated. The investigation into Gliniewicz’s wife and with their friends. If they are to ever run out of the food son continue. they have stored up during the winter they will go crazy Melodie Gliniewicz, and eat small birds and insects. So, be careful if you see widow of disgraced a grey squirrel out in the winter. Do not approach it or Fox Lake police Lt. try to feed it. It may attack you. Charles Joseph Grey squirrels have certain warning signals Gliniewicz, wants they give off to alert that there is a predator nearby. The authorities to un- freeze her bank ac- first vocal signal is a kuk - a short, sharp, and broad fre- counts. Nick Worrall quency sound. “Imagine a dog barking and then speed it Little squirrel friend having a little up and shorten it down to squirrel-size,” explained squirrel snack outside St. Ed’s. Thaddeus McRae, a squirrel expert. The next vocal sign CBS News Climate Change Heats Up

BY IAN HAVEMANN You ever wonder why the past couple of winter ing is 99.99% natural, we’re putting carbon dioxide into that without a doubt, Climate Change is real and it’s hap- seasons have held no snow, with a sudden blizzard-filled the air through our burning of fossil fuels and the entire pening fast. winter to follow? Or why the seasons have slowly been ‘Global Warming Scare’ campaign is based on that carbon Well, relatively fast. During the 20th century, the shifting later into the year? That’s Climate Change, and dioxide. We have pretty well proven it only creates a frac- average climate of the Earth has been raised one degree it’s a huge problem. tion of a degree of the warming over a decade. It is a gen- Fahrenheit. It doesn’t sound like much, but the Earth has Climate Change, also called Global Warming, is eral insignificance. It is no threat to our fine hood of the remained in the same Climate zone (with natural periods a man-made effect on the world through our emission of Earth, no threat to our civilization, and no reason to end the of increase and decrease) for hundreds of thousands of carbon dioxide. These “greenhouse gasses” rip apart the use of fossil fuels.” years. A small increase in climate equals a drastic alteration protective Ozone layer in our atmosphere and trap the sun’s When you are a founder of the Weather Channel, of the environment. To put it into perspective, during the UV rays within them. This creates an extreme world-wide it is no surprise your input can be influential. However, last ice age where the U.S. was completely covered in more warming effect, which will have disastrous effects on our “weather” is significantly different than “climate.” This than 3,000 feet of ice, the average climate was only about planet in the future. where those with the proper knowledge, equipped with the 5 degrees lower than it is now. Humans as a species have a tendency to focus on right technology, shine through. The IPCC forecasts an average increase of 2.5 de- the immediate rather than the long-term, especially when Scientists at NASA have uncovered profound ev- grees to 10 degrees Fahrenheit within the next century. If it comes to consequences. We definitely are not going to idence of not only an increase of carbon dioxide in the at- a 5 degree decrease can cause an ice age, imagine what a change the way we live if the current generation isn’t the mosphere within the years of the Industrial Revolution (see 10 degree increase could do. It is already feasible to say one that will face the consequences. However, for the same picture), but also the effects this CO2 increase has had on that the grandchildren of our generation will never see exact reason, many have taken action. the Earth. These repercussions include but are not limited snow, imagine what the grandchildren of their generation Global warming, when its attention was first to: rising sea levels, rising global temperature, ocean will never see. raised to the public, was originally thought of as a “myth” warming, a decline in arctic sea ice, shrinking of Antarctic It is getting dangerously close to the point of no- by some. It does seem a little surprising that something as ice sheets, ocean acidification, and glacial retreat within the return, we are already causing permanent long-term dam- probable as scientific fact can be regarded as “fictional,” Alps, Rockies, Andes, Himalayas, Alaska, and Africa. age to the planet as it is. If our generation doesn’t but people never fail to surprise. Does this look like “a fraction of a degree of recognize what we are doing to our only planet, we are con- Take for example a former founder of The warming over a decade?” The Intergovernmental Panel on demning the Earth to a fire-y and premature demise. Weather Channel, John Coleman. In an interview with Climate Change (IPCC) put it, “Scientific evidence for Next News Network’s Gary Franchi he claims, “The warm- warming of the climate system is unequivocal.” Meaning

Melting polar ice caps re- NASA’s findings of CO2 sult in less habitat for land presence in the atmos- animals such as polar phere over the past bears. 650,000 years.

NASA Climate Change Guide PAGE 4 SPORTS The Inside Scoop: Pins, Balls, and Nachos

Megan Kremer BY JAKE WEST BY MICHAEL MATTAS Crash goes the pins as Nick excited to crush the competition with my Worrall throws another strike for the brothers this season. It’s my first year out bowling team! Many great things should but I’m already feeling an extreme love come from the St. Ed’s bowling team this for the game.” When asked if his team year. Their numbers have significantly could make it to state, Nick answered grown since last year, and the talent has with a firm “of course.” also improved. I asked team member Bradley Senior Mitchell Modlisz is one Hukill what he thinks of the new team player that everyone should look out for. and he said, “Listen here Chuck.” (Don’t At practice he was putting up some big know why he called me Chuck) “This numbers for the team as coach Wunder- team is going to do extraordinary things lich was there to give him valuable tips to this year, and you can count on that.” improve his already incredible game. Other members of the team are Nick Jake Lesh, only a sophomore, is High, Michael Spaccefarro, Jason Allen, another strong player and underdog that Ian Havemann, and clutch player David many teams will look past during the Cozzi II. matches. Coach Wunderlich was giving Many great things are to be seen Megan Kremer poses with her fans Maureen Kremer after her State Cross Country race. him some knucks during practice as he from the feared St. Eds bowling team was repetitively throwing strikes. under the wing of their beloved Coach, St. Edward Track and Cross Coun- vorite TV character Meredith Grey she Senior Ruben Montiel is another Mr. Wunderlich. Try to stop on by, watch try star, junior Megan Kremer, continues to knows how to operate her way around the man to be feared. His form is pristine, a competitive game of bowling, and delve achieve her personal goals in the trees and track. Kremer hopes to use the advice she and the power behind his arm is ruthless. into a delicious basket of nachos at Elgin on the track. Recently competing in the has gained from the seniors, to never give Up and coming star Nick Worrall had to Lanes. IHSA Cross Country State Finals, Kremer up, and make her way downstate this spring say this about his team, “I’m extremely has become one of the top runners in the with the rest of the young and talented track state. When she straps up her favorite Nike team. spikes she is ready to go. Her personal best Kremer looks back on her young time in a race is 19:11, which in perspective, career saying the trips she has made down- is faster than you can say the words “cross state are some of her most memorable mo- country.” ments. With a personality as sweet as her She takes strides like peppermint favorite fruit, genuine as her favorite and chews up the competition. Inspired by teacher Mrs. Gullickson, and a smile as all her great friends and runners she has met bright as her favorite color yellow, we be- through the years, this 2015 Regional cham- lieve she can continue her pattern of great pion looks up to her favorite runner, Jordan success. Heck she still believes in Santa, Hasay, and hopes to one day follow in her why shouldn’t we believe in her! footsteps as a collegiate runner. Like her fa- Farewell to the G.O.A.T. BY CECILIA KOCHANEK

Abby Wambach, the double tory, and a total of 184 goals, the most Senior newcomers Bradley Boys Bowling Coach, Mr. Olympic Gold Medalist, FIFA World Cup scored by any man or woman in interna- Hukill, Nick Worrall, and David Wunderlich Champion, and the 2012 FIFA World Player tional soccer league history. Ruben Montiel look to rock of the Year has announced she will retire in While discussing her retirement, the lanes this year. December of 2015. Her final game will be Wambach stated, “While we still have more played on December 16, 2015 against China work to do for women’s soccer, after bring- in New Orleans, Louisiana. ing the World Cup back to the United States ‘Galloping’ Out of a Historical Era The world’s all-time leading scorer this summer, I’m feeling extremely opti- BY MICHAEL MATTAS will be remembered forever on and off the mistic about the future of our sport. It’s been field. Wambach started her high school var- an amazing, wonderful ride and I can’t wait sity career at the age of 14 in 1994 at Our to see what the next chapter of my life Lady of Mercy High School in Rochester, brings.” Knowing that Wambach is ending New York. At the age of 21, Wambach her career with a 2015 FIFA World Cup began her U.S. National Team career in Sep- Championship, two Olympic Gold Medals, tember of 2001 against Germany. Since the and four World Cup appearances, we can start of her career, Wambach has had 252 as- confidently say that she is leaving the game sists, which is the fifth all-time in U.S. his- as being the best of all time.

American Pharoah running in front of the theodysseyonline.com competition, per usual, with jockey Victor Espinoza. American Thoroughbred race and the Breeders Cup. The three races of horse, American Pharoah, became the the Triple Crown are the Kentucky Derby, first-ever horse in history to complete the Preakness Stakes, and the Belmont Grand Slam of American horse racing. Stakes. American Pharoah’s success is The wide brim hats and fancy expensive truly a product of his trainers and owners. suits paled in comparison to the colt’s per- Pharoah is trained by Bob Baffert and formance on the track. When American owned by Ahmed Zayat. The two year Pharoah made his way down the dirt the old colt recorded nine wins during his anxiety was through the roof waiting for short career, and a total racing record of the gates to fly open and the horses to 9-1-0 with jockey, Victor Espinoza on his whip around the track. He never failed to back. Even though American Pharoah ignite the crowd when he was in the com- hung up the saddle for the last time, we petition. were all lucky to witness one of the great- Abby Wambach celebrates her 2015 ussoccer.com The horse racing Grand Slam est horseracing careers in American his- World Cup Championship victory. consists of the Triple Crown series races tory. SPORTS PAGE 5 Running With the Bulls Basketball on Call

BY MADDIE SPAGNOLA BY JOSE SANDOVAL

The Bulls are a top team in the Hornets Tuesday November 3rd. “Effort will The 2015-16 boys basketball This new group of players will NBA’s Eastern Conference. People have fix all of that on the defensive end. It’s all if team is ready to prove the doubters face many challenges in the upcoming fallen in love with the team and how much you want to do it or not, to tell you the truth.” wrong this year after coming off a his- season. Senior guard Adam Radcliffe heart they played with through a ton of in- toric season last year. The Green Wave commented on the biggest challenges of juries in the last few years. Derrick Rose, won a regional and sectional champi- the season, “Maintaining the same level Jimmy Butler, and Joakim Noah are all fan onship and were one win away from of teamwork and competition in practice favorites, but it is really disapointing when making it to state. Also, the Green Wave that we had last year with most of last they can’t play as a team. The Bulls have a broke the boys basketball record for wins year’s starters gone, but we are up for major team problem. They are running a new with 26. any challenge.” offense this year, a 4 out 1 in, and it isn’t The team is going to be very When asked about this year’s working. Many times down the court, the small and different this year. The Wave team with strengths and weaknesses sen- Bulls play selfishly, and usually don’t get a lost eight seniors from last year and only ior forward Sean Phelan said, “Our good shot up. With their new coach trying to has eight players returning from last strengths this year are shooting, athleti- make them push the ball every possession year’s roster. Seniors Adam Radcliffe, cism, and ball handling. Our weaknesses with fast breaks, it causes the team to have no Sean Phelan, Andrew O’Neil, Noah En- have to be size and lack of experience.” defense. The Bulls lack on-the ball screen de- Bulls stars Derrick chicagosports.com right, Albert Lopez, Jared Rejmon and Most of the returning players did not fense, help defense, and are horrible defend- Rose and Jimmy Jose Sandoval along with junior Kelvin play a lot last year for Coach White, the ers all together. Butler. Cortez are the returning players from last lack of experience is something to watch Injury was one of the major reasons The disappointment the fans have in years roster. They hope to have the same for this season. why the Bulls have struggled throughout the this team is growing more and more with success as last years’ team and complete When asked about key games, past few seasons. With Derrick Rose missing every game. Early in November, Derrick back to back 20+ win seasons. Coach White commented, “ICCP, Glen- over two and a half years, the Bulls haven’t Rose had his worst start to any season. Aver- Other key players for Coach bard South, and Hampshire are all key been at 100%. This year, though, the Bulls aging around 11.8 ppg, the Chicago star has White are sophomore Dylan Mlinarich, games. These games will give us a great have one of the strongest lineups in the NBA. led fans to believe he will never be in MVP juniors Jimmy Schoff, Ethan Enright, idea of how our season will go this year.” Jimmy Butler has stepped up his game ma- form again. Inconsistency is going to be Der- Caleb Elam and seniors Colin Huginin The Wave’s first game is on the 23rd at jorly, but now that the Bulls are healthy, he rick Rose’s biggest problem this year. He’s and Joseph Kwasiborski. the Thanksgiving tournament at West- shouldn’t have to put the team on his back. hot one night and the fans love him. The next When asked about the expecta- minster, but the Wave doesn’t play at He still does. Jimmy is the leading scorer of day comes and he can barely put up five tions for this season, Coach P.J. White home until December 11th against the team, and does everything else a coach points. Trade rumors have spurred these past commented, “Our expectations are al- Wheaton Academy. Coach White left us could ask for. He hustles, plays defense, and weeks about Rose leaving. Hearts would ways very high. We have a goal of 20 with a quote, “Remember, hard work takes smart shots. break seeing the Chicago born and raised kid wins again this year. If we work hard and beats talent, when talent doesn't work The only problem is that his team- leave his beloved team. Hopefully he steps work together we can accomplish our hard.” mates don’t have his back. They sit around his games up, but in late November, the in- goals.” and watch Butler do everything. “Effort,” jury prone Rose was out yet again with an Butler said after the huge loss against the ankle sprain. College Basketball Preview

BY KYLE BROWN "I don’t think people really under- without arguably their most important player, stand how I look at it. To me, I’m just Ben Cheick Diallo. The star freshman is currently from Australia," said Ben Simmons when he battling the NCAA over an eligibility dispute, was asked how he handled the hype. Simmons but if Kansas wants to make some noise in might say that he is just Ben from Australia March, they are going to need Diallo. Finally The 2015-16 Boys Basketball Team but he is so much more. This freshman phe- there is Michigan State. It was thought that nom was a 5-star recruit, won both the this year might potentially be a down year for Gatorade Athlete of the Year and Naismith the Spartans, with Branden Dawson and Prep Player of the Year in high school, and is Travis Trice graduating. However, if his triple Lady Wave Basketball the only freshman to be selected to the first double during the victory over Kansas was team All-American list. Simmons brings it all any indication of things to come, senior Den- BY JOSE SANDOVAL to the table, from rebounding and defense to zel Valentine is more than capable of taking scoring and playmaking. The potential num- on an increased role. The 2015-16 girls basketball These girls should be fun to ber 1 pick in next year's NBA Draft is the Finally, there is the in-state favorite team is young and hungry to make an im- watch as their strengths might bring a main reason LSU is still ranked 23 after their Illinois. After a couple disappointing early pact this year. After coming off a very faster pace to the offense. Games to keep two best players left for the NBA. After win- losses they'll look to straighten the ship with solid season last year, the girls are ready an eye out for are against Riverside ning three consecutive national champi- the return of Kendrick Nunn, Jaylon Tate, and to prove all the doubters wrong. The Brookfield, Glenbard South, and Hamp- onships in highschool, Simmons is now trying Leron Black. Once the chemistry starts to de- Lady Wave have lost three seniors from shire for the pack the place night. The to bring one to Baton Rouge. velop and injuries become less of an issue this last year but they do have five players re- first game for the Lady Wave will be on Another heavyweight coming out of team has the potential to go dancing in March. turning from last year’s team. Seniors November 17th, at home, when they play the SEC is Kentucky, led by do-it-all senior That is in large part to transfer star Mike Emily Armstrong and Arely Ramos re- Westmont. Alex Poythress, 5'9 point guard Tyler Ulis, Thorne Jr. and freshman Jalen Coleman- turn with juniors Katie Castoro, Maddie and freshman big man Skal Labissiere. Speak- Lands. Spagnola, fresh off her rehab, and soph- ing of talented freshman centers, Diamond After seeing a team finish the regular omore Yssa Sto. Domingo as well. Stone and Maryland look to conquer the Big season unscathed in each of the last two sea- Other key players for Coach Ten in just their second year in the conference son we most likely won't see that for a third Dawson include senior Anna Silva, junior with the help of sophomore point guard Melo straight season. This year is practically wide Brittany Mauritzen, and sophomores Trimble. If there's talk of great guards it's hard open without one clear top dog. That potential Mallory Rejman, Mariel Franco,Madison not to mention North Carolina's lead man chaos at the top will only add to the entertain- Knott, and Isabella Hernandez. Marcus Paige, who often struggles with in- ing college basketball season. When asked about challenges juries but when healthy is one of the best for this season, guard Maddie Spagnola guards in America. commented, "Our biggest challenges will Three more teams worth mentioning have to be our lack of height and experi- are Duke, Kansas, and Michigan State. Duke, ence." Height is the obvious challenge the reigning national champs, lost their top when it comes to the Lady Waves season three players from last year's squad. Led by with the loss of 6'3 Cece Rapp. But of freshman wing Brandon Ingram and sopho- course the Lady Wave have strengths and more breakout star Grayson Allen there is still weaknesses which Spagnola commented hope for a repeat by Duke, who entered the on, "Our strengths are shooting, quick- season ranked 5th. One spot above them was ness, good defense, team chemistry, and Kansas. Although the Jayhawks already lost a Getty Images hard work ethic at practices. Our weak- College Basketball The 2015-16 Lady Wave game to the Spartans of Michigan State, it was nesses are rebounding and height". season is back! Basketball Team PAGE 6 ENTERTAINMENT Hello from the Other Side Movie Review: BY CECILIA KOCHANEK AND MADDIE SPAGNOLA The Martian Adele has been “rolling in the deep” the past few She began working on the album in 2013 when BY TAYLOR GILLEN AND JAKE WEST years with no new releases of an album or singles. What she was actually 25 years old. Currently, she is 27 and happened to Adele? Is she still making music? Is she even named the album 25 because of the date she started work- famous anymore? These are the questions everybody has ing on it. "Hello, it's me," she answered when asked, why The Martian begins with six astronauts on a been asking about her career, and we have the answers. 25. Mars research mission threatened by a dangerous storm. “My career’s not my life. It’s my hobby,” said "I'm sorry it took so long, but you know, life hap- The astronauts all retreat to space shuttle for an emer- Adele, to Rolling Stone's Brian Hiatt, when asked about pened". It's never too late to make an amazing comeback, gency launch. Mark Watney, played by the hunky Matt her private life and long-awaited new album, 25. In 2011, and in this case, the comeback will be spectacular. This Damon, gets struck by debris and is launched into the Adele won a total of seven Grammy’s at the 56th annual release has us all on the edge of our seats, and we can't dark abyss of the dangerous storm. Caught between the Grammy Awards. Top of the charts was Adele, a music su- wait to hear her amazing work and what the future holds life or death decision to save the life of their crew mem- perstar. Shortly after, Adele disappeared out of the blue. It for Adele. ber or themselves, the crew is forced to initiate the emer- came out of nowhere. No new releases of singles, albums, gency launch and return home. Watney’s suit maintains or collaborations. Rumor had it, Adele was finished with enough pressure and oxygen until he regains conscious- her music. Later that year, that rumor was proved false. ness after the storm passes and so begins his fight to sur- She announced her pregnancy and told the press, "I'm on vive on a barren planet alone. a break". This gave her fans some light at the end of the This movie starred an amazing cast with some tunnel. Before we knew it, Adele was creeping back up to well know names like Jessica Chastain, Kristen Wiig, the top with the release of her new single, “Hello” on Fri- Jeff Daniels, Michael Peña, Sean Bean, Kate Mara, and day, October 23, 2015. Chiwetel Ejiofor. It also featured up and coming actor Adele’s new album, 25, was released in its en- Donald Glover. tirety on Friday, November 20, 2015. The album consists The drama and suspense of one astronaut’s sur- of 11 singles and has collaborations with Greg Kurstin, vival creates an intense film experiene that you cannot Max Martin, Shellback, Paul Epworth, Tabias Jesso Jr., take your eyes off. You will feel his emotions as he pre- Ryan Tedder, Brian Burton, Samuel Dixon, Bruno Mars, vails and as he struggles to survive. Rotten Tomatos gave Philip Lawrence, and Christopher “Brody” Brown. This is The Martian 93% on its Tomatometer. A very high result the first album Adele has released since her 2011 album, considering Rotten Tomatos can be very critical. The 21. "I'm so bloody excited!" shouted Adele after the an- filmmakers credit the novel, written by Andy Weir, who nouncement of 25. Adele on the cover of the November Rolling Stone was also featured in the movie as a small role. The source edition of Rolling Stone magazine. material from the originally self-published novel made for a rich, entertaining film. The screen play was devel- Greeks Are Not Geeks oped by Drew Goddard, also the writer of the popular horror flick, Cabin in the Woods. BY STEVEN POREMBA Greek mythology was at its finest when per- formed by the St. Edward students. The Greek Mythology, Olympiaganza was an ecstatic show that made old history seem brand new. Many of the greatest Greek myths were mashed up into one play that made the entire audience laugh. Marcus Jazwiec, acting as Zeus said “Humor was a key tool in this year’s play. We wanted to keep our audi- ence’s attention.” “I thought this was the best play I’ve seen in my four years here,” said Senior Jose Sandoval, “it was definitely the funniest one yet.” Instead of using old lan- guage, they used newer commentary to grab the audience’s attention. A key line that made everyone laugh was when Sirens said Netflix and chill, which is a line used very often Tess Shuck acting as a Lauren Jazwiec in the world today. narrator. After the play all the cast members had nothing but smiles running across their faces. “This play perform- ance was very rewarding and successful, it definitely ex- ceeded our expectations,” said Kyle Brown. Entertainment and education were big in the play, lots of humor also lead to a lot of informstion about the greatest of Greek Mythol- ogy. Each member worked very hard to make the best of Matt Damon stars as the main role Getty Images this play; they all deserve to be recognized for the great of Mark Watney during his epi- performance they put on. demic to survive alone on mars. Charlie Channing and Shannon Lauren Jazwiec May acting together in the play. Profile of an Actor: Marcus Jazwiec BY KYLE BROWN Whether it was yelling at his son, flirting with girls, or just doing king things tions. He also acknowledges that being an actor isn't always easy, saying the hardest Marcus Jazwiec was one of the stars of the St. Edward play. He was Zeus, king of the part was, "The fact that you have to watch yourself. You constantly need to read the Greek gods and a notorious ladies man. Marcus is a senior who just finished his third audience's interpretations and adjust based on that." He advises the new theatre mem- St. Edward production. bers to "take advantage of the distraction the play offers" and most of all to have fun. Jazwiec performed in "Vintage Hitchcock," "Peter Pan," and the recent ZEUS OUT. "Greek Mythology Olympiaganza." When asked which of those were his favorite he chose "Greek Mythology Olympiaganza" because it was witty and energetic. He also enjoyed his role as Zeus because it allowed him to make jokes at the expense of Her- cules and random women in the crowd. When Marcus isn't chowing down on some flank steak or jamming out to classic rock, two of his favorite things, he is participating in German club. Also, when the spring rolls around he is out on the tennis court raining down slams on his oppo- nents like he reigned down on the other Greeks in the play. Marcus has a peculiar way of memorizing lines. He says that he reads his lines as if they are the last lines he would ever read. This helps with getting enough emotion across to the audience as well as with memorization. So while it may be a lit- tle unorthodox, it is a very good idea. Marcus has picked up a lot of experience from his three St. Edward produc- COMMUNITY PAGE 7 The Math Whiz Operation Click BY MADDIE SPAGNOLA BY STEVEN POREMBA

Many of the students at St. Ed- work league with her husband. When Operation Click is a teen driving drivers is being selected to attend the Oper- ward know her as the player who helped Mrs. Bergeron stepped on the court the awareness club looking to save lives daily. ation Click banquet in April for the chance spur the teaching staff comeback with her crowd went crazy, and she just knew she Students of all ages at St. Edward are able to to win a brand new car. killer serves in the Homecoming Volley- had to make the students and her team win great prizes while also being safe in the Operation Click will also have seat- ball game. Mrs. Bergeron is the new proud! Playing volleyball isn't her only car. Operation Click is offering the perfect belt safety checks, and safe driving trivia on Geometry teacher at St. Edward. Even hobby; Mrs. Bergeron loves playing the passenger contract, along with the safe driver the third Thursday of each month. At each though Mrs. Bergeron is new to the piano, sewing, and baking. She has al- contract. seatbelt safety check, students will have the teaching staff, she has always felt a little ready become family in the great St. Ed- The perfect passanger contract chance of getting various prizes if they are bit of St. Edward was in her heart. Her ward community, and can't wait to see pledge includes never being under the influ- “caught” wearing their seatbelt. husband graduated from here along with what the next years hold! ence of drugs or alcohol, always wear a seat During each homeroom on every third his three sisters, so she knew St. Edward belt, never text anyone who is driving, etc. Thursday of every month, starting in No- would feel like home. “St. Edward is a Many of the same rules apply on the safe vember, students will work together to an- beautiful school with a strong community driver contract such as never text while driv- swer a safe driving trivia question. The and vibrant faith life,” says Mrs. Berg- ing, never drive under the influence of drugs winning homeroom will receive a prize. Op- eron, “I felt welcomed right away.” or alcohol, and always wear a seat belt. This eration Prom Night was a great hit with the Mrs. Bergeron wanted to share year, 128 students signed the safe driver con- students last year. The Elgin Police depart- her love for her favorite subject with her tract and over 200 signed the perfect passen- ment helped sponsor and organize the event students. During her senior year of high ger contract. to show what really happens on the scene of school she was inspired by her math Students who signed the contract a drunk driving accident, which included a teacher to become a teacher. She has will be treated to pizza and the chance to win Flight For Life helicopter. taught middle and high school students; prizes all year long. The ultimate prize for this is her 16th year of teaching, seventh year of teaching at the high school level. Mrs. Bergeron has also taught algebra in the past. Everyone wants to know where Mrs. Bergeron got her amazing volley- Mrs. Bergeron at her com- ball serves. She hasn't had much experi- puter in her Geometry ence with volleyball besides being in a class. Ian and Nick’s Cooking Corner BY IAN HAVEMANN AND NICK WORRALL

New to The Edge this month is three years since Ian last attened the Uni- Ian and Nick’s Cooking Corner! Where versity of Stuffing, and nine years since cooking is more than just food, it’s love! Nick has really made anything in general. This will be an informative video posted But, our next video, you should expect S.A.D.D. Operation Click Executives, (from left) Sam Boydston, Yssa each month, with different recipes, to the gold. Mrs. Woj Sto. Domingo, Brittany Mauritzen, Mitchell Modlisz,Clarissa Vargas, school’s Facebook page, our own Edge Before you watch our very first Alani Martinez, Nicole Hotten, Alexi Linnemann, Lauryn Jones, (bottom Twitter page (@st_edward_edge), and the imfomative tutorial, there are a few things row) Caysie Colasuano, Anna Silva (not pictured: Lindsay Zdroik) St. Edward Instagram page (@stedhs). you need to pick up from your local gro- This month we are making cery store before you start. To make Grandpa Kreigsman’s Stuffing, Ian’s very Grandpa Kriegsmann’s homemade stuf- own family recipe that we are sharing fin’, you will need the following: Generation On with you guys! This isn’t just your aver- 3 loves of white bread age cooking show; we give the perfect Organic, cage-free, chicken broth BY KYLE BROWN amount of seriousness, fun, spunk, and 3 stalks of celery "Volunteering and helping others five executive members in the Junior class, sassiness that everyone wants. Be sure to 1 Medium sized white onion is near and dear to my heart," said Jackie there won’t be any major losses next year. check it out! 1 Pound of bacon Buttafocco, who is responsible for bringing Mrs. Kelly, the club moderator, tries to let Bear with us now, this is our first 1 stick of butter generationOn to St. Edward. The goal of that group of people make the majority of edition of the cooking corner, so don’t ~Now go check out our video! this club is to help others through volun- decisions while providing input when nec- blame us if we’re a little rusty. It’s been teering and community service. However, essary. the focus isn’t just outside of school. For In recent news, generationOn con- anti-bullying week generationOn printed structed a wall to honor veterans, present out positive messages and put them on and past, with ties to St. Edward. They lockers around the school. passed out slips of paper to every student This is the first year for genera- and asked them to write the names of vet- tionOn but it has already attracted a large erans and service people that they know. amount of members. Its positive message GenerationOn then organized those people and helpful objectives are the main reasons into their respective branches of service and why it already has 30 members. With more hung them near the chapel. attention coming to it this year, next year’s GenerationOn is a club on the rise. group should be even more impressive in It helps with service hours for school, it number. looks good on college applications, and it Jackie Buttafucco is one of five benefits those in need of help. If you are in executive members. She is joined by fellow need of service hours or simply want to Juniors Alexi Linneman, Amanda Drobek, give your time to help others, generationOn Mayar Azar, and Kaitlin Freeman. With all is the club for you.

Ian and Nick shooting their first episode. Mrs. Woj Special thanks to Mother Worrall and Mother Havemann - and, of course, thank you Grandpa Kreigsmann! The five Generation On Exectuives (left to right), Jackie Buttafucco, Happy Thanksgiving! Kaitlin Freeman, Mayar Azar, Amanda Drobek, Alexi Linneman. WORLD NEWS PAGE 8 #PrayingforParis BY TAYLOR GILLEN

Paris, France fell victim to terrorist attacks their words and bombed Raqqa, Syria, the self-pro- Friday, November 13. It is confirmed that 129 were claimed capital of the terrorist group ISIS, on Sun- killed and 352 were wounded in the attack by the day November 15th 2015. Islamic State. ISIS is taking full responsibility for The counterattack followed on the next the attacks. President Francois Hollande called the day, it was confirmed by the French Military that attacks "an act of war." As the world watched early their targets that day were a command center, a re- Saturday morning, thousands gathered across cruitment center, an ammunition storage base and a France and in other parts of the world to mourn the training camp in the city. "Terrorism will not destroy dead and support the survivors. France, because France will destroy it," Hollande "We will lead the fight, and we will be said. ruthless,” said Hollande. Hollande began proposing Countries around the world are coming to new laws and confirmed that government spending the aid of France, including Great Britain. British would focus on public safety due to these horrific Prime Minister David Cameron told the media, “We attacks. One new law proposal would strip citizen- will do all in our power to support France to defeat ship of French-born terrorists, making it easier to this evil death cult.” The two leaders have agreed to deport suspects. President Hollande also proposed “step-up” counter-terrorism efforts, including in- to add 5,000 new positions to the country’s national creased data sharing and airline records. paramilitary police force. Meanwhile in Brussels, Belgium, their has `France vowed to avenge its country and been increased concern over the possibility of an- the citizens they have lost. "We are not committed other ISIS attack. The concern basically shut down to a war of civilizations, because these assassins the city over the weekend of November 20. Arrests don't represent any civilization," Hollande said. "We have been made in Belgium of suspects linked to are in a war against terrorism, jihadism, which the terror attack in France. threatens the whole world." France put action to

BBC News The Eiffel Tower in Paris, France on November 15, 2015, lit up in the colors of the French flag.

USA Today This peace sign and the hashtag #prayingforparis A French tribute to the United States after the Thousands gather in Paris in January after ISIS attacked trended worldwide in the days after the terrorist at- the terrorist attack on the World Trade Centers the satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo. November tacks. in New York City in 2001. It is unclear how the marked the second time in less than a year that Paris United States will aid France after the latest at- was attacked by Islamic extremists. COMMUNITY

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