The Miegian January 2018

Pg. 4 Robotics Looking to have a Strong Season Pg. 7 Hernandez Twins Going for Gold Pg. 11 Fake News is Taking Over Pg. 12 & 13 Basketball Tearing it Up January 26, 2018 The Miegian www.bishopmiege.com www.bishopmiege.com The Miegian January 26, 2018 N E W S As Snow and Temps Keep Falling, Schools Keep Closing Martin Luther King Day via calls and texts weather related closures, Miege adheres to the Laura Wombwell to their parents or Bishop Miege’s Twitter ac- Archdiocese of Kansas City Kansas’ decision Editor count that school would be closed for the fol- for Johnson and Wyandotte counties where the lowing day. Mr. Joe Schramp, principal, gave superintendent, Dr. Kathy O’Hara, makes the The last couple weeks have been noth- The Miegian an inside look on what the real final call. ing but a whirlwind of snow, ice and bitter deciding factors of a “snow” day are. There are typically five snow days built cold. Not to mention the Bishop Miege wake Although it sometimes backfires (think into the school year. Since Miege has only used up calls announc- back to last year’s “Deadly Ice Storm”), a snow two, it’s not likely ing that classes day is usually well thought out and appropri- that students and have been cancelled ate. If it is temperature-related, as last Tues- teachers will have for the next day due day’s was, then it comes down to how cold to make up any About the blanket students signed last week, Miege president to one of the three it feels, not what the thermometer says. Since missed days at the Mr. Randy Salisbury said, “The blanket is a symbol of the aforementioned wind chills came in at around ten below, Miege end of the year. Un- Miege community’s well wishes to Sister Martina due to her conditions. called it. less there’s another For Sr. Martina illness that has prevented her from working at Bishop Miege.” Students found out However, it is not Miege who makes threat of a mythical Photos by Jacqueline Bryson late the evening of the call for themselves. When it comes to ice storm, that is. Debate Brings Home Second Place from Coffeyville ly losing in the final to Piper cover a lot of material. Usually, the more people Miege also sent two 2-speaker teams working on research is the best, but they have Matt Garr consisting of Audrey Yap and Ella Al- done a great job of stepping Old Story Gets New Spin in ‘Popularity’ Staff Writer bright; and Evan Kalis and Matthew it up. Also, we are a really “Resolved: The United States federal Ong. The former’s case mandated young team. The sophomores government should substantially increase its education in Financial Literacy in all have learned skills that they Laura Wombwell Cast List- In Order of Appearance funding and/or regulation of elementary and/ public schools in grades K-12, and the usually wouldn’t be expected Editor or secondary education in the United States.” latter ran a case which would reverse to learn until junior year; they Delia Connors - Jessica Shriver Gary - David Lauterwasser This is the resolution that Stags debated this 2018 budget cuts to Title II, which are very talented and have re- While Delia Connors, leader of the Patsy - Merrin O’Connor Fred 1 - Thomas Miller season. repealed net neutrality. Audrey and ally accepted the challenge.” Ralph Waldo Emerson Senior Sorority, is hard Birdie - Riley Hagen Fred 2 - George Ruf After qualifying through the Region- Ella’s team went 4-2 and advanced The team agrees that this at work finding the rest of her girls dates to Candy - Mia Putnam Ned - Patrick Hayes al competition, the Bishop Miege debate team to the Double Octo-finals, debate’s State competition has provid- the prom— which is seven months away— Lizzy Bennet - Laura Wombwell Will McHenry - Michael O’Malley advanced to the State tournament, which took equivalent of the final 32 teams. ed the younger members with things are shaken up as two rag-tag transfers Jane Gideon - Erin Sutherlin Dylan Atkins - Ben Prentiss from Hutchinson Military Academy join the Lydia Bennet - Sophia Lopez Brent Thurman - Evan Parra place the weekend of Jan. 12 and 13 in Cof- Sophomore Matthew Ong as- invaluable experience for the dating pool. Mary - Miranda Collins Caroline Thurman - Caitlin Hutchinson feyville, Kansas. As opposed to regular season serted that teamwork was one of the future. With fivenon-seniors Brent Thurman and Dylan Atkins find Kitty - Johanna Quigley Myron Collins - Colin McDonald tournaments, teams can qualify for State in both keys to their success, saying that “Af- on the State team, the Stag themselves to be the apples of practically ev- Charlotte - Katie Taylor Ginny Atkins - Elena Nguyen 4-speaker and 2-speaker categories. Miege’s ter every round we talked about what At the Miege Invitational debate program now has the eryone’s eyes. Jane Gideon quickly falls into Cheerleaders - Maisie Young, 4-Speaker team consisted of Adam Albright arguments we made and what we Debate tournament, senior experience necessary to make Brent’s arms while Lizzy Bennet finds it diffi- Moira Sutherlin and Joey Fuss on the Affirmative, with Aidan should have said. If we had any ques- Aidan Gray and sophomore another State run in the fu- cult to be in Dylan’s presence. Through many Dance Extras - William O’Brien, Gray and Paul Masoner on the Negative. Adam tions, we could ask each other how to Paul Masoner tabulate the ture, as well as stronger teach- twists and turns, the truth comes out, friend- David Porras, Vivian Owens, and Joey ran their case on the importance of make an argument.” results. They each competed ers for future novices. Mat- ships are forged, and no one is left date-less Gail VanWalleghem at State to end their season. for the prom. Popularity will be on Miege’s education in financial With a smaller and younger Photo by Sarah Gress thew Ong says, “With so many literacy. This team com- team than usual, everyone had to take sophomores on the State team stage Feb. 22-24 at 7 p.m. peted incredibly well, a lot more responsibility. Coach Melissa Reyn- and more really good sophomores that were breezing through the ear- olds is proud of how the team fared this year, runner-ups to qualify, we are in a very good po- lier rounds, but ultimate- saying “As a very small team, they managed to sition to make more State runs.” 2 page two page three 3 January 26, 2018 The Miegian www.bishopmiege.com www.bishopmiege.com The Miegian January 26, 2018 Robotics’ Competition On a Whole New Level and 45 seconds, the game is played out. In feet off the ground forcing teams to design Gillian Flynn Henry Taylor the final 30 seconds of the match, the play- and control robots that can place the blocks Miegian Staff Writer ers are on top of these On Friday, Jan. 12, 25 AP English students traveled allowed plates. to Aquinas for a meet-and-greet with international Announced on Jan. 6 was the to scale • On the best-selling author, Gillian Flynn. Known for her book annual competition for Miege’s robotics team, the tow- walls of the arena Shorts and film adaptation, Gone Girl, Fly- Team 1997. The team has an 8-week building er in the are places where nn is also a Bishop Miege alum. The period to prepare for the competitions which middle. bots can drive up event was held at Aquinas because are held before and after spring break. Each ro- to and place blocks that is where Flynn’s former Miege • This year’s robotics competition will be bot that down for the hu- English teacher works to- a complex game with switches and scales. reaches man controllers to day. (Flynn is scheduled Teams compete in ten rounds with a ran- the top use. The human to receive public honors domly assigned alliances. This alliance is is 30 controllers can ei- at a home basketball game a group of three teams set up to compete points ther replace the some time this season.) against another alliance of three teams. Af- toward block on the robot ter the 10 rounds, the 8 teams with the most the for better position- CMT is looking for available seniors and juniors to rank points will choose two other teams to match ing or can pull the help lead Confirmation classes on various Sundays form an alliance for the playoff. total block out of play from now until May. Corporal Works of Mercy service • Matches are a total of 2 minutes 30 sec- of the Using their 8 weeks wisely, members of the Robotics team draw out to use for power hours are available. Contact Mr. Creach or check the onds. The first 15 seconds are designated team. If sketches to figure out how to best win the upcoming competition. ups. There are three table in the Theology Hallway for more information. Photo by Sarah Gress as autonomous period. Autonomous pe- all three power ups available riod is when the robot is not being con- robots reach the top, a rank point is given for use if the enough amount of blocks are trolled by a controller but rather coded to each of the teams in the alliance. obtained. Laser technology keeps track of perform actions. Bishop Miege’s coder this • The playing field is a rectangular arena how many blocks are placed in the slots. year is Keely with a large scale in the The number of blocks is shown by lights PagePage Pirates Pirates Hutchinson. middle with a seesaw on at the top. Each power up can only be used This year the Page Pirates annual In this pe- the top of the scale. Then once in a game. food drive, the SOUPer Bowl, will be riod, points on either side of the • To use the levitate power up three a Herd competition. Beginning on Jan. 29, students can be scale is a lower-to-the- blocks must be placed in the slot for lev- will have until Feb. 2 to bring in cans and earn gained if the ground seesaw. Around itation. The levitate power up allows one points for their Herd. autonomous the arena there are yel- free climb to the top of the tower at the end bots cross low blocks placed. The of the game. The boost power up allows The United States National Guard and MaxPreps the line into alliances build robots teams to have double the points on either have teamed up to produce a Top 100 ranking of High the middle that drive around, pick the switch, the scale, or both. In order to School Athletics. Bishop Miege has made the top 100 of the arena, up the blocks, and place control only the alliance’s switch one block teams for both football and boys’ soccer. Miege foot- one point these blocks on either is needed. To dominate only the scale, two ball team is ranked 43rd and is the only team from Keep informed of CMT for each bot side of the seesaws. blocks are needed. If a team wants to con- Kansas to have made the top 100. Our soccer team events at school by following that crosses. • Each al- tain power over both at once, three blocks is ranked 27th, 3 places behind Blue Valley South- If all the bots Members of the Robotics team prepare for their upcom- liance is designated a are needed in the slot. These rules go for west(24) and 68 places ahead of Blue Valley(95). Campus Ministry’s twitter: for an alliance ing competition, noted to be one of the most complex of plate by the lights on the same as force, which allows teams to reach the area them yet. the plate. The goal for have overall control over either the scale, in front of the Photo by Sarah Gress each alliance is to have their switch, or both. @CampMinBMHS scale, the teams in the alliance receive a rank the most weight on their side of the seesaw • Forty-two Miege students make up point. Then after these 30 resulting in the plate pushed down in their Team 1997. The team is run by 10 regular seconds the controllers direction. When the plate is pushed down, adults and past robotics participants stop gain command of their the team that controls the seesaw gains one by to help the team build. robots. For the 1 minute point every second. The plates stand five

4 page four page five 5 January 26, 2017 The Miegian www.bishopmiege.com www.bishopmiege.com The Miegian January 26, 2018 Twins Take over the Pool in Mexico FEATURES day was over at about 1 p.m. the twins breast in the finals. Lex described the event Henry Taylor would go back to their hotel and rest up as, “Electrifying and intense.” Lex was de- Staff Writer for the 5:30 finals. At termined 5:30 the twins went back to place Record Year for the Flu, KS & MO hit hard Twin juniors, Max and Lex Hernan- to the Centro Acuatico top 6 in Alex Rotert cases (33,151 influenza A; 7,101 influenza B; and ing just before Christmas, then lessening for dez Nietling, recently took a trip down for finals. ¨High-paced, the event. Staff Writer 348 untyped) have been reported in Missouri around a week while schools were shut down to Mexico. However, this trip was not for high-stressed and en- He had as of the week of Jan.7. Hospitals throughout for break, then once again spiking back up vacation. This travel was for a ergetic,¨ was a tough the state have implemented new strategies to once schools re-opend. large-scale swim meet called, how Max competi- Kansas and Missouri have been hit hard accommodate more patients, including calling It is advised to stay home if symptoms Campeonato Nacional. This described The Centro Acuatico Scotiabank in Zapopan, Mexico, is tion be- by the flu outbreak this season. The Centers for up additional staff or opening additional beds. of the flu start taking effect. Air contamination meet had competitors from high swimming in where the twins competed in the international meet. cause the Disease Control (CDC) states that as of Jan.6, This season’s most prevalent flu strain, has been a major contributor of this season’s school, college, and professional finals. event was Kansas and Missouri were recording high rates (influenza A) H3N2 has been incredibly severe flu virus. Air has been contaminated by peo- swimmers with ages from 15 to About two to three events open to all ages. This meant that he would of doctor visits for flu-like symptoms. There for both children and seniors, especially those ple with the flu simply by breathing, without are numerous reasons for this record number who have not received the vaccine. While this coughing or sneezing. 24. These swimmers hold dual were covered per day in the pre- have to compete against college athletes of flu cases and more hospitalizations than pre- year’s vaccine only prevents about 30% of cas- Although having a flu vaccination citizenship in Mexico and an- lims. Then for those who qual- and pro swimmers. He was striving for vious years. es caused by the strongest of strains, it still has doesn’t grant you immunity from the flu, it other country or are citizens of ified, those same events would 1:03.7. The final time for Lex was a 1:03.65 Andy Marso from the Jan. 18 Kansas a great power to lessen the severe symptoms provides a shield for your body and does de- Mexico. happen again later that day with a second place finish in his age group City Star reported that this year Missouri has that the H3N2 strain exerts. crease the severity of flu symptoms. It is also Held at the Centro Acua- in the finals. Lex swam eight and a sixth place overall. recorded 659 deaths since the flu season be- With the severity of this year’s flu, it important to keep in mind that antiviral drugs tico Scotiabank. The meet itself events in the preliminary rac- The twins competed in this event be- gan on Oct. 7, including 108 the week of Jan. 7 is more important than ever to follow basic including, Tamiflu, don’t make all flu symp- spanned four days, Dec. 14 to Junior Lex Hernan- es, and he qualified for all those cause it was one of the only events where alone. According to the Missouri Department precautions to stay healthy such as keeping toms disappear. Tamiflu reduces the virus time Dec. 18. Each day started at 8:30 dez-Neitling swims the events in the finals, for a total of all ages are allowed. This meant that all the of Health and Senior Services, season-to-date surfaces clean and constantly washing hands. by 1 to 1.5 days. a.m. for the twins with a pre- 100 yards breaststroke 16 races in four days. national competition from Mexico was at in his first meet back to total of 40,600 laboratory-positive influenza National data shows a pattern of the flu spik- liminary meet. This preliminary Max swam eight events in the meet including college athletes and pro- high school swim after meet was swum to determine the prelims as well and qual- fessional swimmers. The twins said it was the Mexico meet. Compiled by Gabbie Cranford who would swim in the finals Photo by Chloe Holmes ified for six of the finals, only one of the best environments to compete in. When I Was 17: for that particular race. The top missing 100 meters butterfly by This meet was an opportunity to show pro- Andrew Groene 10 swimmers for each event would go on a couple spots and the 100 meters free by fessional and college coaches their abilities. 1. In what year did you turn 17? 2002 7. What did you enjoy doing outside of school? to swim the events they qualified in later one person. Multiple best times were hit When asked what was next for the Hanging out with friends, shooting hoops late at night, we played that day in the finals. for the boys throughout the meet. two, Lex said, “High school season and a 2. When did you graduate high school? poker a ton. After the preliminary meet for the In Mexico, Lex swam the 100 meters chance to bring home a State trophy.” 2004 9. What was your favorite subject? 3. What high school did you attend? P.E. I mean, you could run around and play sports. I enjoyed math, Winfield High School don’t get me wrong, but P.E by far. Sadies’ Court Nominees (The next round of voting occurred today.) 4. What kind of car did you drive? 11. What movies were popular when you were 17? Junior Princess Sophomore Princess • Grace Gyllenborg 1998 Chevy S-10 Pickup Truck Lord of the Rings: Return of the King. I didn’t go to the movie theater • Molly Lynn • Fallon Russell that often. Finding Nemo came out in 2003! Elf! Charlie’s Angels 2, the • Johanna Quigley Senior Queen Senior King • Serena Sparks • Lannea Allen • Dean Bae 5. What was the popular music when you were 17? only movie I have fallen asleep during. AnchorMan, yea. Dodgeball • Sophia Stram Linkin Park was actually pretty popular. Coldplay, yea Coldplay was came out then! Man! • Olivia Boling • Gino Dodd a good one. White Stripes was really good though. • • Gracyn Howard • Ben Fiarkoski 50 cent In da Club. 12. Which sports teams did you like to watch? Junior Prince Sophomore Prince • Sam Danneberg • Elisia Lopez • Danny Hair Chiefs, Nebraska football, KU basketball, didn’t watch baseball very • Brian Burns • Lex Hernandez-N • Megan Lynn • Henry Ramirez 6. What school activities were you involved in? much, no pro basketball, they were pretty lame. Watching Michael • Kevin Hannon • James Masoner • Football, soccer, tennis, Viking club Jordan was a different story. Once he retired I stopped watching pros • David Lauterwasser pretty much. • Henry Taylor 6 page six page seven 7 January 26, 2018 The Miegian www.bishopmiege.com www.bishopmiege.com The Miegian January 26, 2018 It’s Cold and Here’s Why The Optimal Uniform English: A low pressure system is a region The easiest ways to stay warm and conform to dress code. where the pressure of the atmosphere at Compiled by Sam Danneberg Laura Wombwell sea level is lower than the surrounding Editor area. As winds pick up in this area, they To spice things up, try tossing rotate in the same direction as the earth The quarter zip, joining on a v-neck to add heat to In more states than one, tempera- and make a cyclone. This circulation any uniform combo. tures have reached record lows this winter causes the air to move higher into the the uniform family last and to many people these frigid winds are atmosphere, where moisture begins to year, is easy to throw on a shock. On New Year’s Eve, thousands of condense and produce precipitation. for extra warmth. chilly bodies huddled together in Times A millibar is just a meteorologist’s Square to watch the ball drop at midnight, fancy word for describing pressure, which unwilling to miss the countdown even if it is the force exerted by the air’s weight. meant enduring a windchill of four below. The standard pressure of earth’s atmo- However, New York wasn’t the only state sphere is 1013.2 millibars, meaning the setting this year’s standard for cold. lower the pressure drops within a cyclone, A “bomb cyclone” made its way the more intense the storm becomes. For a A long sleeve polo is a classic along the East Coast on Jan. 3 and 4, comparison, intense hurricanes are often travelling from Florida all the way to New in the 900s. A little goes a long way in the Layer flannel pajama piece in any Miege student’s England. But what is a bomb cyclone? world of storms. pants underneath uni- closet. The storm’s official term is “explosive Mount Washington in New Hamp- form bottoms to be A cool and classy cardigan cyclogenesis” or “bombogenesis.” Truth shire has turned out to be what one might extra toasty. is a simple way to go if you be told, the name is all bark and no bite. call an icy hell, with wind chills being want to be warm but not According to Popular Science, the bomb reported anywhere from 90 to 100 degrees cyclone is much more common than you below zero. The real temperature came in too warm. might think. at a bone-chilling 40 below zero on Friday, The “bombing” occurs Jan. 5. Winds here had picked up to 122 when a low pressure sys- miles per hour. tem’s central pressure falls So let’s enjoy our balmy 43 degrees Keeping Unconventionally Cozy 24 millibars in 24 hours or while it lasts, because if this “explosive less. cyclogenesis” has anything to say about it, weekly or daily event for people cooking, without going to outside and layers of blankets is exercise. Come again? Here’s that in the weather only grows worse from here. Sam Danneberg suffering though the cold. sources. Increasing circulation and blood flow Staff Writer In the United States the It is unlikely a Bishop Miege along with the burning of energy most common method of heat is a student will kill a seal in order to that in turn changes to heat all come North Pole, South gas-powered furnace along with heat his or her house, but there are when one does some form of car- We’re All in This Together Pole, Missouri, Kansas. Around the world people fiberglass insulation in the walls. On many other ways to warm someone diovascular activity. Livestrong.com Everyone is trying to depend on different methods of the other side of the continent are the up. Taking a cold shower may seem states that when someone exercises, stay warm! heating for survival. Most American Eskimos, who live all across Canada, like the worst possible thing to do heat moves away from the core and households use gas and thermostats Alaska and even Greenland. Today to warm up, but in reality a frigid toward the skin, causing one to radi- to warm up houses while in seclud- these isolated tribes mostly live shower will improve blood circu- ate more heat. ed sectors of the planet tribes and in houses, but some communities lation and in turn make someone Living in a comfortable 65 families rely on less conventional remain in igloos and caves. Igloos, or warmer for the long term. Medical- degrees year round is near impos- approaches. structures made of ice blocks provide daily.com says cold showers also sible, but do not fret, with the in- Different places have differ- very good insulation. For heat these help to alleviate depression due to credible advancement that is global ent customs during the cold seasons. communities survive with oil lamps the overwhelming amount of electri- warming there According to ScoopWhoop.com, in and fires fueled by seal blubber. Ac- cal impulses sent from the peripheral still is a chance Canada it is ordinary to be served cording to Ralph Mag.org, if a tribe nerve to the brain. for toastier heavier breakfasts during winter, is not able to kill a seal before winter Perhaps the easiest way to weather. Sam Danneberg while in Russia saunas become a than there is no way of heating and warm up that does not include layers 8 page eight page nine 9 January 26, 2018 The Miegian www.bishopmiege.com www.bishopmiege.com The Miegian January 26, 2018 THE MIEGIAN STAFF Editors Ben Prentiss and Laura Wombwell Fake News: A Real Concern Staff Members Gabbie Cranford O P I N I O N Sam Danneberg the internet. Sixty-four percent So why is objective report- Matt Garr Ben Prentiss of people polled said that they ing important? It provides people Logan Lazarczyk The Drastic Climates of Miege Grind My Gears Editor believed there with real, unbi- George Quinly Aurora Rodriguez is too much bias “Nearly half of respon- ased facts around room to developing frostbite in the Commons. I understand that the heating and cooling Alex Rotert From there I take a trip to the sun as I have was installed in order to retrofit this 60 year According to a variety of when choosing dents said that they which they can Henry Taylor Laura Wombwell class in Mr. Brown’s room, which clocks in at old building. Whoever put it in had to do sources, the regard for journalism what stories could not even name a develop informed Chief Photographer Editor what feels like precisely 9940.73 degrees. what they had to do. From what Mr. Wrig- is at an all time low; people don’t to cover. And news source that was opinions. When Jacqueline Bryson This being said, the temperature zones ley explained and what my simple mind can know what to believe anymore. 61 percent of unbiased.” there is fake news don’t always stay the same. Oh no, that would comprehend, there is a boiler room and a Photographers - be too easy and chiller room and these are the But where would we be without people say that out in the world, Maggie Burns The third floor welcomes us with tol- convenient. In- main sources of evil. There are journalists? We wouldn’t know they see an increasing number of people become confused and Gabbie Cranford erable temperatures, the second floor makes stead, just as you tunnels running underneath what all is going on in the world; news sources reporting a specific confusion generates anger and Jessica Gillilan everyone wish the uniforms were fleece lined, Sarah Gress come to under- the entire school and these are we’d only get news from our ideological viewpoint rather than hatred, which leads to conflict. and the basement offers us the fourth ring Lanie Mannebach stand what to put connected to VAV (variable of hell, also known as Mr. Brown’s room. friends and most of that news being neutral. People no longer have the same Adjunct Photographers on and take off air volume) box in each room. Miege’s insane internal weather patterns nev- would be pretty local news. No Nearly half of respon- information, each person’s story Chloe Holmes as you enter each Steam is heated in the tunnels er cease to baffle and drive me up the wall. one would challenge power on dents said that they could not is different because of so much bi- Maggie Lennox classroom, the and pushed out the VAV box- I wear practically the same thing day the behalf of citizens. ased media seasons change. es, warming the bottom floor. Adviser - Mrs. Phyllis Hartwig to day (I mean, how can I not? Uniforms, am Spring makes its The second and third floors The problem today is nowadays. I right?), my navy skirt, some type of uniform way into the halls are heated and cooled with that there are so many fake news If you come The Miegian is published monthly shirt, and a sweater. The only thing that dif- by the newspaper staff of Bishop Miege High of Miege and air pressure instead of water/ sources or biased news sources across an fers is whether or not the shirt is long sleeved. School. It is a student-produced newspaper. The all of a sudden, steam pressure. That’s the editorial board decides the content of each issue. It’s a pretty versatile combination, which is that people don’t know where to interesting everywhere is the crucial difference. Opinions expressed are the views of the writer exactly what I need for these ever-changing find unbiased facts. This leads to story that and are signed. exact temperature as outside. You all know I know that this can’t really be con- atmospheric conditions. conflict over situations and con- provides The Miegian welcomes material (let- how spring works, one day it could be sunny trolled, but all I’m saying is that I’d like to be ters, guest columns, feedback) from faculty, ad- Every day I go from being at a mod- fusion as to what really is going you with and 75 while the next day brings rain, winds one and only one temperature for the entire ministrators, students, parents and community erately nice temperature in Mr. Anderson’s on in our world. surprising members. This material will be reviewed by the and 40 degrees. day. Thanks. editorial board and published based on the pub- A survey done by the informa- lication’s letters policy criteria. Knight Foundation shows that tion, don’t Material can be dropped off in the journalism room (144), or mailed to the news- this world of journalism wasn’t just accept paper in care of Bishop Miege High School. All always how it is today. In 1989, it and letters and columns must be signed. The staff re- What New Year’s resolution have you not kept? serves the right to edit letters for length, language only 25 percent of adults living in believe it. or potential libel, and to refuse any articles or the United States said there was Make sure advertising submitted. STAGgering Thoughts All opinion pieces submitted should a “great deal” of political bias in even name a news source that that the information you receive Compiled by Logan Lazarczyk contain an address and a phone number where the news, today that number is at was unbiased. Sixty percent of is factual and unbiased, Search the writer can be contacted, because the staff will confirm all letters. an all-time high of 45 percent. Republicans said that they be- different news outlets and try Seventy-three percent lieved Fox news to be an unbi- to find a news outlet that keeps Bishop Miege High School of people surveyed said that ased news source. Whereas 21 their opinions to themselves or at 5041 Reinhardt Drive they have seen the spreading of percent of Democrats named least makes it clear when they are Shawnee Mission, KS 66205-1599 inaccurate information across CNN as an objective news source. expressing an opinion.

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10 page ten page eleven 11 January 26, 2018 The Miegian www.bishopmiege.com www.bishopmiege.com The Miegian January 26, 2018 Lady Stags Shoot Their Way To a Strong Start Gonzalez led the Lady Stags’ in nine-point lead into halftime. The like the first meeting, this night the scoring and assists as she scored third quarter was a different story Saints came out on top 56-51. The Logan Lazarczyk 10 points and dished out 8 assists. as Miege blew the game out of the game was decided on free throws S P R T S Staff Writer Miege prevailed over Aquinas in a water and extended their lead to as each team attempted at least 23. nailbiter, 55-54. 20 before winning 60-32. Aquinas shot 83% from the line The Stags had another while the Lady Stags shot 67%. Basketball Bounds to Victory, @ Olathe South Tonight The Lady Stags’ have been a road game as they traveled Johnni Gonzalez scored 12 points was next as the Stags travelled to For the second Holy War of the The team loaded up the bus to strong force to deal with since to Mill Valley to take on the while Payton Verhulst totaled 6 re- their gym on Jan. 2. An assertive season, the Aquinas Saints trav- head to the Dodge City Tourna- the beginning of the season when Tigers on Jan. 5. This was a bounds and 2 assists. Miege would George Quinly low-scoring affair as each performance was put forth with elled to Miege on Jan. 12. The ment of Champions on Jan. 18. In they won seven of their first nine prefer a better result when they Staff Writer games. team struggled to score in went up against St. Teresa on Jan. a big 63-46 win. Robinson-Earl Stags were able to complete the the first Miege followed up their first the first quarter and became 16. scored 20 points and seniors Jere- season sweep winning 58-46. Rob- Coach Zych knows it will not be win of the season with a land- sloppy as the teams com- Unlike Aquinas, St. Teresa’s Boys’ basketball has been miah Garrett and EZ Lopes had 13 easy to keep win- slide victory against Lee’s Summit bined for 35 total turnovers posed no threat to the Lady Stags off to a flying start this year with points each. ning the way North in the Hy-Vee Shootout on in the game. Miege never as Miege found themselves up by a 10-1 record. The team is looking The boys took a trip to Mill they are, “We Dec. 15. The result was a con- trailed and maintained a 17 after the first quarter. Miege to go on another deep tournament Valley next on Jan. 5. It was one of continue to work vincing win for the Stags as they decent lead throughout the caught fire in the game, shooting run and, win the EKL as well as a their most dominant performanc- hard everyday crushed the Broncos 71-35. Lee’s game claiming 46-35 win. The Miege bench celebrates as they es- 59% from the 3-point line and 57% third straight State championship. es so far as they came out on top to get better and Summit North was no match for Payton Verhulst led all sta- cape with a win against Aquinas on Jan. from the field. As the halftime Before the one loss in Dodge City, 77-49. No surprise that Robin- better.” The team Miege’s aggressive defense as the tistics as she managed 10 2. Photo by Maggie Lennox whistle blew, the Stags had a com- junior Spencer Jones was enthu- son-Earl had an excellent perfor- loaded up the Stags racked up 20 steals and held points, 7 rebounds, and 3 as- placent lead of 51-26. The first half siastic about the team this year, mance scoring 20 points. He also bus to head to the the Broncos to nine total points in sists. Payton Verhulst had another told the story of the game and the “Our goal (is) to 3-peat.” collected 12 rebounds. EZ Lopes Dodge City Tour- the third and fourth quarter com- The Lady Stags kept the train spectacular outing with 18 points, game only grew more embarrass- They faced Lee’s Summit was also up to his usual ways, nament of Cham- bined. Courtney Harms led all rolling into their next road battle. 7 rebounds, and 2 assists. Miege ing for St. Teresa’s as Miege won North in the Hy-Vee Shootout scoring 15 points with 86% field pions on Jan. scorers with had a four-game home 72-49. Faith Hawthorne led all at Avi- goal percentage. 18. In their first 16 points stretch and would have players with 21 points and 5 assists. la Uni- In a game that game they faced while John- the opportunity to play in Miege tried to close the home versity was supposed Wichita East. The ni Gonzalez front of their home crowd. stretch with another win as they totaled 14 Miege wanted to con- went up against Hayden on Jan. on Dec. to be handled Looking to extend the Stags’ lead, junior Jeremiah Robin- game ended in points on tinue their hot streak as 23. That’s just what the Lady Stags 15. The easily, under- son-Earl goes for a layup while the Aquinas defense can a blowout 71-45. seven made they returned to their did as they annihilated the Wild- game dogs St. James only watch in awe. Photo by Chloe Holmes This moved the shots. home court on Jan. 9 cats 73-32. Miege shot out to a 29- finished put up a bit of inson-Earl had an incredible game, Stags’ record to 8-0. The Lady against St. James Acade- 14 lead after the first quarter. They in a 76-51 a fight on Jan. scoring 24 points. The boys played Up next in tournament play was Stags pre- my. The Thunder stood no held the Wildcats to single digits in thrash- 9. The Thunder a very consistent game never real- Maize High School. It resulted in pared for chance as Miege controlled each of the next three quarters and ing. led at the half, way not many could have predict- their next the tempo on the defen- outscored Hayden 44-18 during Junior 23-15. Coach ed. Maize was able to hand Miege game as sive side of the ball and al- that span. Payton Verhulst put on Jeremi- Rick Zych took their first loss, 64-59. Junior Joshua Earley holds the ball, looking they faced lowed only 8 points total in a clinic as she put up 20 points, ah Robin- half time to The team was looking to their rival the first two quarters. The to pick out his teammate among the Saints’ while Faith Hawthorne and Jordy- son-Earl make some ad- bounce back from in a big way. It Aquinas on Lady Stags’ forced sloppy nn Gonzalez each contributed with defense. Photo by Maggie Lennox had a stel- justments, and was an overall dominate perfor- Jan. 2. play from the Thunder and 10 points. Next on the schedule for lar game, scoring 21 points with a the Stags came out very strong in mance by the Stags’ as they easily Unlike turned defense into offense the Stags is the Newton Invintation- 71% field goal percentage. Senior the second half. The game ended beat Hays by a big margin of 76-58. their game by forcing 20 turnovers. al Tournament which takes place in Junior Johnni Gonzalez extends for a floater against Lee’s Summit North EZ Lopes also went off with 22 58-46 in favor of Miege. Robin- This was the final game of the tour- versus Lee Ashton Verhulst put up Newton, Kansas from Jan. 25-27. in a 71-35 victory on Dec. 15 Photo by Chloe Holmes points, shooting 67% from three- son-Earl scored his season high 28 Before making a pass, senior Jeremi- nament. Summit 14 points, while Courtney Senior Courtney Harms point range. points, including some impressive ah Garrett surveys the court to find They travelled to K.C. North, this Harms scored 12 points said, “I think the team is coming A big ri- highlight reel dunks. Also hav- an open man. The Stags would go on Southeast last Monday for anoth- was a “tug-of-war” battle as the On Jan. 8, Miege finished their and snagged 9 rebounds. along well, but we still need to lead was close throughout and four-game road trip with anoth- Miege looked to double down work on valry game ing an impressive game was ju- to defeat Aquinas 63-46. er road game, where a lot of guys Photo by Maggie Lenox had to go to overtime to decide the er win against St. Joseph Central. on Aquinas when the two teams better de- against nior Joshua Earley, picking up 10 scored minutes. The boys’ were able winner. Each team traded three The game was close and some- met again on Jan 12. Once again, fense and Aquinas points. ly letting their rivals come close. to ease past their opponents 76-36. point shots, and the back and forth what competitive for the first two Miege and Aquinas found them- moving the turned into a shootout. Johnni quarters and the Lady Stags took a selves in a overtime game,but un- ball more.” 12 page twelve page thirteen 13 January 26, 2018 The Miegian www.bishopmiege.com www.bishopmiege.com The Miegian January 26, 2018 Boys’ Swim Team Begins...Without A Pool Top 10 Kansas City Sports Moments in the last 50 years(1967-2017) new year at Topeka West. The medley team of ry Taylor both made the time to qualify for Matt Garr Max and Lex Hernandez Nietling, Mario Eza- State. The team ended up in second out of six- 5. Sporting KC wins MLS Cup- The 2013 MLS Cup is arguably Staff Writer ma, and Kevin Hannon broke the 200 medley teen at the tournament behind Topeka Seaman. the best MLS Cup in history. Both two seeds In what Coach Dennis Mueller record set by the 2014 State Champion team. The following week, the Stags took second out had fought their way to the MLS Cup, where calls the “strangest season I have had in my 21 “I thought that record would stand forever,” of eight in Lawrence Jan. 18. Rotiss rivals Sporting KC and Real Salt Lake faced years at Miege,” Miege’s boys’ swim team was Coach Mueller said. “The time we posted is Since the Stags have had less pool off in Kansas City. The game finished 1-1 left without a training pool after the Roeland ranked second in the State so far, but I am con- time than any other teams in the State, they due to a 76th minute goal scored by Aure- Park Dome collapsed and tore away from its fident that we will win this event at State.” are training harder in order to catch up. “Our lien Collin. The game went to penalty kicks base just two weeks before the season began. In addition, the 200 freestyle relay sport requires extreme dedication to improve,” and lasted through ten kickers each until Fortuntely, both SMW and UMKC opened up team of Lex Hernandez-Nietling, Henry Tay- Coach Mueller says. “Swimming is about hav- RSL hit the crossbar making Sporting KC MLS Cup Champions. After go- their pools for the Stags to practice in. lor, Gino Dodd and Sam Smith, as well as the ing lung capacity, so it is about not breathing in 10. Mizzou beats Johnny Football to win SEC East- ingRanks 5-7 in their first year in the SEC, Mizzou had something to prove 4. Royals win 2014 AL Wild Card Game- This is the game that Despite their initial setbacks, Miege 400 freestyle relay team of Max Hernandez-Ni- order to get faster. In all other sports, one can in 2013. Going 10-1 in the first 11 games of the season, Mizzou needed started the two year span of magical playoff baseball in Kansas City. started out strong in their first meet of the etling, Mario Ezama, Kevin Hannon and Hen- breathe while participating, but not ours.” to beat the 21st ranked Texas A&M team to win the SEC East. With the Being down 7-3 against the Oakland A’s after 6 innings, the Royals game tied 21-21 and 3:43 left in the 4th quarter, Senior RB Henry Josey, mounted a comeback that would establish their DNA for the next two who had torn his left patellar tendon, as well as his MCL and his ACL years of playoff baseball, resiliency and never giving up. Salvador Perez Wrestling Successfully Grappling All Comers only 2 years before, broke free for a 57 yard TD run to win the game. knocked in the walk-off run in the 12th inning to win 9-8. With State being right around the cor- in this tournament were Michael Deitchman 9. Nate Archibald leads NBA in points and assists- Many 3. Royals win 1985 World Series- The Royals won their first Gabbie Cranford ner, Coach Eller thinks that he can bring ap- placing 4th for 145 lb., Sean Ryan placing 3rd people may not realize that Kansas City was home to one of the best World Series title in 1985 against the St. Louis Cardinals. After four Staff Writer proximately five wrestlers to State, but “some for 285 and junior Vincent Sanchez placing 3rd players ever in the NBA. Nate Archibald played for the Kansas City games the Royals were down 3-1. Iconic performances from Royals leg- kids may out-wrestle their expectations. To- for 195, Drew Perez in 2nd for 160. Kings in the 1972-73 NBA season which turned out to be record break- ends George Brett, Brett Saberhagen, Frank White, Steve Balboni, Hal The wrestling season is thriv- wards the end of the season there are some For the first time, freshman Jared Neel ing. With 34.0 ppg and 11.4 apg Nate Archibald became the first and McRae and Dan Quisenberry rallied the Royals to win the series in sev- ing. Coach Dave Eller said, “We’re doing pret- surprises regarding who will go to State.” was Stag tournament champion. Jared says, “I only NBA player to lead the league in points and assists. en games. One of the most memorable moments from the 1985 World ty good, just past the first half right now. There At the Johnson County Classic be- was very excited and proud of our accomplish- Series comes from game six when the Royals scored two runs in the are five underclassmen on varsity, there are fore Christmas, Drew Perez placed 3rd in his ments! I believe we all did an absolutely amaz- 8. Eric Berry’s return- On Dec. bottom of the 9th to send the series to a game seven. even freshman on JV that will move up. Three weight division and Sean Ryan 2nd in his. ing job. I believe we still have things we can 8, 2014, Chiefs safety Eric Berry was After a 10-6 season in 1970, the or for more wrestlers on JV are going to move The same results occurred at the Bon- improve on, but overall I believe it was a very diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lympho- 2. Chiefs win Super Bowl IV- Chiefs fought hard in the playoffs to make their way to the 4th Super up, more experience.” ner Springs Classic Jan. 6. “The kids are work- successful weekend.” ma, which sidelined him from foot- Bowl against the Minnesota Vikings. The Chiefs were highly regard- This season varsity’s top wrestlers in- ing really hard, great effort, but January always The Paola tournament on Jan. 19 result- ball. Obviously when it comes to ed as underdogs in this match, but legendary Coach Hank Stram, and clude senior Drew Perez in the 160 pound tends to be a tough month,” said Coach Eller. ed in Jared Neel’s second 1st place title in his cancer, things can be tricky, and al- quarterback Len Dawson led the Chiefs to a 23-7 victory to give the weight class and junior Sean Ryan in the 285 At the Topeka Invitational, the Stags division, and Sean Ryan still keeping up his though he was expected to return to Chiefs their first and only Super Bowl Championship. pound weight class. Together Sean and Drew placed 4th out of 11 teams, which is doing rath- status, placing 3rd in 285. the field nothing was 100%. Howev- have scored more than half of varsity’s total er well since there there were only seven wres- er on Sept. 13, 2015, Eric Berry made 1. 2015 World Series his return to the field in a day that Chiefs fans will never forget. points, according to Coach Eller. tlers for the 14 weight classes. The top places and Parade- There are 7. Royals come back to beat Astros in ALDS Game 4- The so many great memo- Royals opponent for the ALDS was the Houston Astros. The heavy ries that will forever be Bowling Rolling Into Another Season hitting Astros took a 2-1 series lead, with one more win needed to take in the hearts of Royals is the head coach and assistant coach is Mitch Coach Eshelbrenner stated, “The boys do not them to the ALCS. In Game 4, the Astros held a 6-2 lead going into the fans. Alcides Escobar’s Henry Taylor Wille. look too bad. However, there is room for im- 8th inning. Alex Rios led off the eighth this time with a single as Kansas inside-the-park homer- Staff Writer On Jan. 10, the Stags went to Olathe provement.” City trailed, 6-2. The next four hitters singled, and suddenly it was 6-4. un; Edinson Volquez The roster is set and the team is Lanes East to take on Aquinas, Blue Valley Up next for the bowling team was the Alex Gordon and Kendrys Morales then had two big hits to lead the pitching game 1 the day ready to bowl. The boys’ team is comprised of North and Blue Valley Northwest. Varsity girls Olathe Teams Invitational on Jan. 20. Coach Royals to a 9-6 victory. of his father's death; 13 boys with 6 on varsity, 6 on JV and 1 alter- took first place, bowling a combined score of Esh thought this would be a good meet to de- 6. KU basketball wins 13 straight Big Alex Gordon’s game-tying home run, Eric Hosmer recklessly running nate. The same goes for 1569. Coach Eshelbrenner said, “The girls are termine where the team stands. There were 14 12 Titles- KU basketball has countless haters the bases in game 5, so many comeback victories, the girls’ team with 13 off to a good start beating Aquinas, Blue Valley teams scheduled to be there. all across the nation. But there is no denying and,of course, the parade in downtown KC cel- bowlers, 6 on varsity and Northwest and Blue Valley North.” Coach Wille expressed his anticipation that KU basketball has established an incredible ebrating the Royals’ championship. More than 6 on JV with 1 alternate. The boys team took second place, fall- saying, “ Real excited for my first season.” legacy over the pass 13 years. Head Coach Bill 800,000 people gathered downtown to celebrate Matthew Eshelbrenner ing short only to Aquinas by a narrow margin. Self has lead his program to a record setting 13 one of the most joyful moments in Kansas City straight Big 12 Titles. history. 14 page fourteen page fifteen 15 Cover Photo by Aurora Rodriguez

Mr. Creach talks to studenst before the Topeka Rally for Life. Miege students visited the Lincoln Memorial on Jan Photo by Jaqueline Bryson 19. Photo by Aurora Rodriguez

Students represent Miege outside of the Capitol Building. Photo by Aurora Rodriguez

Junior Zane Rodriguez shows his support for the Rallying for Life, junior Remi Moeller marches through March for life in Washington D.C.. Photo by Aurora Rodriguez Topeka. Photo by Jaqueline Bryson