The Covington Catholic Times Volume XXV-Issue VI 1600 Dixie Highway, Park Hills, Kentucky 41011 (859) 491-2247 March 2013 Page 2 Editorials Page 5 Student Life Page 9 Sports Page 12 Reviews How ‘Bout Dem Reds? By: Cameron Murphy was brought about in a three same as it was last year. Johnny ted .337, knocked in 56 runs, and team trade in which the Reds ac- Cueto will return from injury and hit 14 homeruns; Phillips batted After a stellar regular sea- quired Shin-Soo Choo. Choo was assume his role as the Ace. In .281, posted 77 RBI’s, and hit 18 son in 2012, the Reds failed to the starting center-fielder for the the 2012 season, Cueto started homeruns. They will be expected advance past the first round of Cleveland Indians and was the 33 games in which he went 19-9 to lead the team again and im- the MLB playoffs despite post- lead-off man in the batting lineup. and had an earned run average of prove on last year’s performance. ing a division leading record of In 155 games last season, Choo 2.78. His injury in game 1 of the 97-65. However, the front of- batted .283, had 67 RBI’s, and hit National League Divisional series The city of Cincinnati is fice of the organization made 16 homeruns. Manager Dusty against the Giants proved to be ready for its baseball team to a few off-season moves that Baker expects great things from detrimental to the team’s success. make some noise in the MLB, will improve the team and turn Choo this season and thinks he and many analysts believe this weaknesses into strengths. can make an impact right away. The Reds also return their is the year that everything will star players in first baseman Joey come together. Only time will tell. The move that will have The pitching staff for the Votto and second baseman Bran- the biggest impact this season Reds has remained much the don Phillips. Last season Votto bat-

The Best Time of the Year By: Andrew Schwartz is continuing their Cinderella run send the game to overtime, where Four in school history. On the sec- with a win against San Diego State. Michigan would prevail, and Indi- ond day of play, Michigan domi- March is the craziest ana could not defeat Syracuse and nated Florida from tip-off to final month of the entire year, at The matchups for the star Michael Carter-Williams. The buzzer to reach the Final Four. In least for basketball fans. The Sweet Sixteen were very inter- 2 seed from the West, Ohio State, the last game, Louisville manhan- NCAA Tournament always pro- esting, and it provided for some beat Arizona thanks to a 3 point- dled Duke, but that was not the vides surprising moments, and main storyline. Sophomore guard this year is no exception. It is a Kevin Ware from Louisville went time when a team’s toughness down late in the first half with a is tested and fans become crazy. gruesome leg break. The injury was regarded by many as one of During March, the NCAA the worst in basketball history. Tournament is held; it is more com- monly known as March Madness The tournament for all the unbelievable things that still has plenty of time left, and happen. In 2013, there have al- many upsets and buzzer beat- ready been crazy things happening ers are sure to still happen. The and the tournament still has plen- only thing we fans can do is ty of time for more excitement. sit back, enjoy the games, and The major upsets of the first round watch our brackets fall apart. were La Salle beating Kansas State, Harvard topping New Mexico, and the biggest of all, 15 seed Florida Gulf Coast beating 2 seed George- er from LaQuenton Ross in the town. All of the 1 seeds advanced exciting games. The Cinderella final seconds. In the Elite Eight, to the Round of 32, but two of the of the tournament, Florida Gulf many exciting and also nauseating four, Gonzaga and Kansas, bare- Coast, was not able to advance to events took place. In the first game ly escaped, winning by 6 and 7 the Elite Eight, as 3 seed Florida of the weekend, Syracuse domi- points, respectively. In the Round was able to pull out the victory. nated Marquette on the defensive of 32, many more late game hero- 9 seed Wichita State advanced to end to advance to their first Final ics and upsets occurred. 13 seed the Elite Eight with a win over La Four since 2003 with Carmelo An- La Salle prevailed over 12 seed Ole Salle. Two 1 seeds fell in the round thony. In the night game, Wichita Miss, with a game winner from of 16, as Kansas was ousted by State got off to a hot start and Tyrone Garland with less than 3 4 seed Michigan thanks to a 30 held off a late rally by Ohio State seconds to play. Florida Gulf Coast foot 3 pointer by Trey Burke to to reach only the second Final Editorials and News Page 2 The First Erin Go Bragh! By: AustinFrancis Beck By: Will Henry holiday is named after the patron filled, and laughs are shared as the saint of Ireland and is a commonly night pushes onwards. The Chicago The Catholic Church has “Erin Go Bragh!” is the celebrated tradition in the land of River is dyed green every year fol- an unprecedented commitment phrase heard round the world on the Irish and across the globe as the lowed by the annual St. Patrick’s th to faith and is led by a pope. As March 17 , the great feast known world dresses in green and drinks Day Parade. Recognized locally Pope Benedict XVI retired, a new as St. Patrick’s Day. The origins of green-colored adult beverages. and around the world as one of pope was selected a few days later. “Erin Go Bragh” trace all the way the top St. Paddy’s Day celebra- tions takes place at the University Pope Benedict began his of Dayton. Thousands of under- journey on April 19, 2005. He grads gather from all across the took his oath to serve the Catho- region to fill the streets, crowd lic Church to the best of his abili- the houses, and hang off porch- ties and, in February 2013, decided es as the festivities continue into he was not able to do so anymore. the wee hours of the morning. He stepped down on February 28, 2013. A new pope was selected on Although originally estab- March 13, 2013. Pope Francis is lished in Ireland, the holiday has from Buenos Ares, Argentina, and spread across the land and encom- was born on December 17, 1936. passes all different types of cul- He is currently 76 years old. He tures. The universal celebrations was named cardinal by John Paul II pull together all different walks of on February 21, 2001. Pope Francis life for one common goal: to re- shows his passion for the faith as member the good times and forget well as his dedication to a simple the bad, all in the name of a saint life of being humble. As he was who continues to bless the great checking out of his hotel, after be- land of the Irish. From the O’Doyles ing elected pope, he went to pay to the Goldensteins, all can en- the bill which the hotel granted joy being green and letting loose. him free stay. Pope Francis I seems back to the Anglican days of the In the United States specifi- to be liked by many and contin- island of Ireland, and are loosely cally, from Palo Alto to Pittsburgh, ues to grow the Church each day. translated “Ireland Forever.” The rivers are colored green, pubs are Many are excited about the newly elected pope and are feel- ing hopeful that he can restore the E-mail Taxes faith and revitalize the spiritual By: Will Henry has drawn attention from across life for which everyone is looking. the nation for the so-called “bit- Americans are used to tax.” Wozniak stated, “There could exorbitant taxes---nothing new. be a cent per gigabit… and they From income to property to sales would make billions of dollars a taxes, there is practically noth- year.” Responses have been varied, 75 Years of Madness ing left to purchase without pay- according to Wozniak. Some econo- ing some form of levy to the gov- mists have called his offices wishing By: Ethan Egbers Making just as much news ernment. The only thing left is to collaborate on a plan to continue as their fantastic play is how much the freedom of the internet and with the proposal, while others ve- The NCAA tournament has fun they are having while playing. one’s own thoughts. What if both hemently disagree, primarily con- been around for almost every- The Eagles are enjoying every mo- of these were compromised? sumers. Many concerns include one in this generation’s lifetime. practicality and already ever-pres- ment and it shows. The coach of A new taxed proposed by For 75 years now, the tournament ent e-commerce taxes, which were the Eagles Andy Enfield was quoted a California councilman, Gordon has given us dramatic upsets, cin- this week as saying that “we don’t only instituted within the year. derella stories and champions. Wozniak, proposed erecting a new take ourselves too seriously.” For tax code for none other than e- This year was no different. Florida being the complete underdog of The 46¢ stamp may soon Gulf Coast is a small school out mails. E-mails, or electric mail, have be introduced as a virtual tax. the tournament, the Eagles play been one of the primary forms of of the Atlantic Sun Conference, loose and confident. The team While it could raise billions of dol- the same conference as NKU, and communication across the globe lars, it raises just as many concerns dances around after baskets, goes for decades. Councilman Wozniak earned their way into the tour- crazy on the bench and is living up amongst the American populace. nament with a successful sea- every moment they have on this son and conference tournament. historic run. The Eagles high-flying play is making hype as well. The city People would argue that the of Fort Meyers, Florida, has jokingly 15 and 16 seeds of the tournament been re-named Dunk-City because are only in the tournament as a of the multiple highlight dunks tune-up game for the 1 and 2 seeds. they have had in the tournament. This year was not the case. The 15 seed Florida Gulf Coast won their The Florida Gulf Coast Ea- first round game against power- gles are just a bunch of kids out house Georgetown University, 78- there having as much fun as they 68. For most, that upset would be can, which is something you do not the end. Not for FGCU, they would see from most of the top teams. carry that momentum into their They have no pressure to do any- next game in the round of 32 where thing or win anything so they are they beat the athletic San Diego playing like they have nothing to State Aztecs also by 10 points 81- lose. The Eagles are Americas most 71. The Eagles of FGCU are the first talked about team of the tourna- 15 seed in the history of the tourna- ment and for most now a favorite ment to make it into the Sweet 16. in the tournament, that is unless your team is their next opponent. Editorials and News Page 3 It’s the Final Round! By: Daniel Sandfoss their ability. Six other bands includ- ing the incredibly talented Rio and Music is a powerful thing, the Ramblers (Former CCH Grads but few are truly able to master Ryan Snyder and Eric Torres band) the craft of producing the purity were chosen to advance to an ex- and power that music can have tra round of musical battle due to on people. In Covington, Ken- voting issues. The bands will later tucky, our very own John Frisch, battle it out to see who the top Will Huber, and Brett Micek of the band is in the Northern Kentucky/ band Anderson Ferry have show- Greater Cincinnati area. Expect ev- cased this talent as their deep erything to be left out on the table blues-filled lyrics left the crowd with a record label on the line for in awe at this year’s Battle of The the top finishing band. Bands at the Madison Theater. Whether Anderson Ferry On February 15, Anderson or one of the other musically tal- Ferry as well as 17 other bands ented bands pulls out the title, it that survived the first cut battled is still a testament to the level of it out for supremacy of the Great- craftsmanship that these bands put er Cincinnati area. Each band is into their art just for advancing so awarded 20 minutes to win over far in such a high level of compe- Guitarist, Will Huber performs a solo at the Madison Theatre. the crowd and from the start An- tition. Due to the recent news of derson Ferry had the crowd eating all top 7 bands advancing the next out of their palms. Anderson Ferry round has been chosen to take is an alternative band by nature, place on Friday, March 23. Come but has deep rhythm and blues out to Madison Theater on the in a majority of their lyrics.They, 23rd to hear some great bands and He’s Taking Over however, were not the only band help our own Colonels advance on! that performed to the highest of By: Sam Wehrman problems, leg injury, changed his swing coach, and he lost his biggest Tiger Woods regained the ti- sponsors including AT&T and Gil- tle “World’s Best Golfer” on March lette. This is the reason why his re- th 25 when he finished first place in surgence took as long as it did; a lot the Arnold Palmer Invitational. It was going through his mind. Tiger took him two and a half years to now is dating Olympic Ski Champi- take back the title he lost back in on Lindsey Vaugn and he has never October 2010. This was Tiger’s third felt more confident in his golf game. win of the season in which he only has played in five events, which is Tiger Woods now has 77 remarkable. Tiger now hopes to career PGA Tour wins, and he is end his championship drought this only five behind the all-time lead- April at The Masters in Augusta, er, Sam Snead. This is also the first Georgia. Tiger claims that it has time Tiger has one back to back been a long time since he felt so events since 2009 when he won confident heading into a major, and the Buick Open and the Bridge- he hopes to capitalize with a win. stone Invitational. Tiger Woods is a 14 time major winner, only Tiger Wood’s amazing run 4 behind Jack Nicklaus record of was halted after his infamous scan- 18 majors. Tiger’s new number dal and the divorce of his wife Elin one ranking and his recent confi- Nordegren in 2009. He fell as far dence may result in a 15th major. as No. 58 in the Official World Golf Ranking before he began climbing King Of The Court back. Tiger underwent addiction By: Matt Summe 8.8 rebounds, and 6.7 assists per game. Those are MVP caliber stats, Over the past two decades and with him on the team there is it has become more difficult to a chance that they can repeat and win games in the NBA because win the NBA Finals. But you can- the talent is so spread out. There- not forget about his supporting fore, no one has broken any re- cast: Dwayne Wade, Chris Bosh, cords from the early 80’s because and also future Hall of Famer Ray there was a lack of talent. This Allen. These guys are all averag- year could be a little different. ing at least 15 points per game. This year the Miami Heat That is unbelievable, considering are trying to make history, and most teams do not even have three they have almost accomplished players averaging more than that. that goal. In 1983 the Los Ange- This streak has been go- les Lakers maintained a winning ing on for about two months now. streak consisting of 33 games. This There have been many critics say- was when the NBA did not have ing that the Heat will not be able to as much talent as it does today. maintain for this long, but the Heat The Miami Heat right now is on a took that as fuel to the fire. The winning streak of 27 games. They Heat are now only seven games have gone through thick and thin away from breaking the record and during this streak. A big part why that will be an infinite amount of they are doing so well is LeBron momentum going into the playoffs. James. He is averaging 27.9 points, Editorials and News Page 4 The Death of Football By: Daniel Sandfoss away the natural instinct to duck Another Type of Madness your head when you are about By: Max Williamson and teams battled to the bone to The world of pro-football is my make a collision with another gain their team advantage and a collapsing around us as we know it. player. These players know the risk March is full of madness, national championsip. The night There is no longer any sanctity in of this game before they sign their but not just for the players on the started off with a record shatter- the game, and the players are no million dollar contracts, and they court. Late into March, the top ing swim from Cal’s Liz Pelton as longer allowed to play hard-hitting, know that every time they put on swimmers of Division one swim- she swam her way to an Ameri- smash mouth football anymore. those pads and walk on that field ming gathered together at India- can record in the 200 backstroke. The National Football League, led they could get hurt. We cannot napolis to compete in the prover- From here, local Ohio standout my commissioner Roger Goddel, is allow the officials of the league bial “floating four.” With Olympic Margo Geer represented Arizona now coming up with some of the to constantly change rules to the talent such as gold medalist Allison and coined her second NCAA title most strict enforcements on the game, or there will be no game Schmidt and Shannon Vreeland, in the 100 freestyle, just missing game, restrictions that have never left by the time they are done. the meet was sure to be filled with the NCAA record mark. To close out before been seen. If these new rules excitement and high expectations. the night, Georgia took first place and restrictions keep being brought The game used to be played The field was out against in the 4x100 Freestyle relay, edg- up by the league, soon we will need in leather helmets, and today they ing out Arizona and Cal to take the to cough up the money to buy the are played in the top of the line gear last year’s champion, Cal Berke- ley, as Tenessee’s women powered event in NCAA record time. How- players tu-tus and pom poms. with all the safety equipment a per- ever, due to foreign athletes on the son could ask for. No matter how their way to victory in the first two The new rule that I am talk- relays, but strong performances Georgia team, Arizona was cred- much we try to protect our play- ited with a new American record. ing about now, of course, is the rul- ers injuries will always occur, but by Georgia in the freestyle events ing about how running backs are no we can control whether or not the put them in a strong second place The final results were as fol- longer allowed to lead with their sanctity of the game is intact or not. after day one. From here the likes lows: Georgia in first, Cal Berkeley head. The league is trying to take of Olympian Elizabeth Beisel of taking second, and surprise un- Florida and Stanford’s Maya Dirado derdog Tenessee coming in third. battled it out in the individual med- The ‘dawgs ended the night in leys, with Beisel remaining victori- celebration and in culmination of ous. After day two, Georgia had a year full of hard work and dedi- gained advantage of the lead with cation. Next week, the men take Tenessee and Cal close behind. it to the pool and battle it out for On day three, tensions ran high, the mens’ NCAA championship.

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By; Max Williamson in the team competition. Day two saw events such as the 400 IM, This March, swimmers from with Andrew Seliskar of the DC around the nations gathered togeth- area winning with a Phelps record er in Orlando in order to compete shattering time and Max William- for the title of being the best swim- son taking the silver. In the ladies mer 18 years old or younger. Swim- course, the Ims came down to the mers from California to Maine to last lap with Dynamo’s Kylie Stew- Florida came together for the 5 day art taking gold. From here the meet long pentatholon of a swim meet. took is course, with the Dynamo swim club taking the overall crown. In the men’s course, day one belonged to the breastrokers The next step for these with Andy Schuler of Jersey, Will swimmers is to further their Licon of Texas, and Max William- dreams by chasing after the title 345 Thomas More Pkwy. son of Kentucky taking the top of being on the world champion- seeds. In the girls course, Kennedy ship team, whose trials are in June. Crestview Hills, Kentucky Lohman took the top spot in the The goal is greatness, and these breastroke. Teams from Dynamo young swimmers will continue per- 41017 in Georgia and Rockville Montgom- suing success one stroke at a time. ery of Maryland took to the water 859-341-3687 Student Life Page 5 Music City Global Spring Break By: Andy Gregg at Noshville for brunch. After that By: Will Henry schools and colleges made the trek we headed over to the Parthenon. down to the Florida panhandle to I spent my senior spring Wait, did I just say the Parthenon? “Short, but I had the time stay a week in paradise. Festivities break not on the beaches of Florida, Yes, I did. In Nashville’s Centennial of my life,” said senior Zach Toeb- included concerts by names such but in Northern Kentucky(NKY) ben to describe his Spring Break Park there is a full scale replica as the Ying Yang Twins, giveaways, and Nashville, Tennessee. What I endeavors. Although considerably of Greece’s Parthenon, including beach parties, and contests of all thought was going to be another shorter this year, most still man- the 30-foot Athena statue. After varieties. The beads were flying extremely boring spring break aged to get out of town and enjoy an hour spent there, we headed and good times were shared all turned out to be one of my the weather from Quebec, Canada, on down to the heart of the around. Panama City Beach con- favorites. I was fully anticipating to Panama City, FL, to sunny Puerto Music City, Broadway. Broadway tinues to impress, year after year. hours of siteseeing in Nashville, Rico. Covington Catholic students is lined with bars, restaurants, when in reality it turned out to be enjoyed getaways of a lifetime. Swimming sensation Max homeless musicians, and shops. one of the best places I have been. Williamson finally got to partake There are infinite possibilities of An initially skeptical Brett My family and I left NKY in a much needed hiatus from the things to do. Also, do not forget Micek stated, “When my family after Easter mass for the four hour stresses of school and swimming Bridgestone Arena, the home of said we were going to Canada to drive to Music City. We had no fixed on the national scale. He stayed the the professional hockey team the ski during Spring Break, I had my week in U.S. territory, Puerto Rico! plans on the way down aside from Nashville Predators. Speaking of reservations… Shouldn’t I be head- Max claims it was the time of his life seeing my brother who attends which my dad, brother, and I sat ing somewhere warm?” But, in the and Puerto Rico has really “gotten Belmont University, which is a few rink-side at their game against the end, the senior had a fantastic trip, its act together.” While the island blocks from downtown. The first Colorado Avalanche. It was the best “I loved every minute of it and, territory used to struggle, now it full day in Nashville was quite tiring. sporting event I have ever been to. quite honestly, enjoyed it more has transformed itself into a boom- I woke up bright and early to have than most of my previous trips to What I thought was going ing tourist hotspot. Olympic qualifi- breakfast, and then drove over to the beach.” The ski resort was the to be a downright boring vacation er Williamson said he would recom- the Grand Ol Opry Hotel with my biggest in North America and had was actually one of my favorites. mend the island getaway to anyone family. This hotel was the coolest dozens of slopes providing end- I can honestly say I did not want who is looking for an enjoyable place ever it was a rainforest inside less hours of fun. It was certainly to leave Nashville, and I turned and relatively affordable vacation. of a building. There were rivers, distinctive and new destination. out to really love the city. There waterfalls, fountains, trees, fish, Spring Break 2013 will live are plenty of things to do, and I Sundrenched Panama City, and even a boat! The next day was in the memories of all for years highly recommend a Predators Florida, was the hit of Spring Break even better. I spent the night at my to come. What does Spring Break game. Hopefully, I will be able to 2013. Dozens of seniors from Cov- brother’s house and then got picked 2014 hold in store? What fantastic pay another visit in the future. ington Catholic, Notre Dame Acad- up by my dad to meet the family trips will be recorded in personal emy, and hundreds of other high history books? Only time will tell. Top Model To Role Model Nothing But Vitamins By: Andy Gregg gym. Ms. Darrow was in the middle By: Cameron Stansberry these kids. One vitamin is to be in- with the Cov Cath freshmen and cluded in the meals, and their goal Every year a chastity speaker sophomores on one side, junior and Amongst all the great things is to provide enough vitamins to last comes to Covington Catholic in seniors in the middle, and Notre that Covington Catholic has to offer, the children for at least six months. I believe charity is the most high- the spring time, typically before Dame freshmen and sophomores Mrs. Stengle has teamed up with ly regarded aspect of our school spring break. In the past we have on the other side. Her talk began the Nicaragua missionaries to col- lect as many as 36,000 vitamins had speakers male and female that with everyone in full attention, This year CCH math instruc- through both donations and the seem to endlessly critique us boys heads held high, but soon it became tor Julie Stengle has volunteered money collected on the out of uni- on our behavior, how we treat girls, directed straight to the girls of NDA. to lead a vitamin drive that goes form day, which totaled to around and how it is our fault. Needless to All hope seemed to have faded for to support children of Nicaragua, a $400. We would like to thank say the Colonels were hoping for the Colonels, yet another year of country that unfortunately has the Crestville Drugs for their generosity something a little different this year. these talks. As she continued it did and support of this This year’s chastity speaker get better. Even though the talk did cause, as they sold was someone unexpected. Leah not seem to be related to chastity, us 20,000 vitamins Darrow was a previous model, was but only for a brief moment, it was for a mere cost of on multiple top brand magazines, a great moral and life story. It was a $400. CVS phar- and was also on a season of story that everyone can learn from macy is rumored America’s Top Model. Darrow’s and use as a reference in the future. to provide another slogan on her posters around Leah Darrow’s talk was 16,000 vitamins, school was “From Top Model, one to go into the books here at which would put To Role Model.” As soon as the CCH. The book of chastity talks us at 36,000 to- boys found this out everyone that did not condemn the boys as tal, to provide seemed rather excited and much heathen creatures out to bring girls for the children anticipated for this chastity talk. into sin. Therefore, it was a good of Nicaragua. This year had potential to be talk, and she had a great story to We are ex- different than the previous ones! share to everyone young and old. highest incidents of childhood mal- The talk was hosted in the tremely thankful for the efforts of nutrition in Latin America. She has Mrs. Julie Stengle and the generous teamed up with Nicaragua mission- donation given by Crestville Drugs. aries as well as the mission “Ami- Through their efforts we are mak- gos for Christ”, which is a charitable ing a difference in the lives of chil- organization that donates enough dren who need it the most, and are food to feed eight hundred chil- evoking change in our world today. dren one hot meal per day, in order to make a difference in the lives of Student Life Page 6 Deutsch Shhhhhh! Jeff Ruby Takes Competition By: Jake Kaiser Out The Colonels Covington Catholic students have been Day doing their Charlie Chaplin impersonations By: Matt Summe By: Will Henry getting ready for the silent film competition. Now that this world is turning into a “Hallo!” was the phrase heard all across The Cov Cath Journalism Class submit- walking social network, people are starting to the campus of the University of Cincinnati on ted several films to the competition and two get active on twitter, because like Facebook, Monday, March 25. Students from all across of the films have been chosen to be shown at Twitter is now the mainstream of socializ- the Tri-State gathered to compete for the the two day festival in Mansfield, Ohio on April ing. This week demonstrated a great example. grand prize of permanent bragging rights and 6th and 7th. The films titles are Neighborhood a chance to be recognized from world-renown Watch, and The Football Phantom. The guide- Around two weeks ago, a student named German professors. Over 450 area high school Matt Summe otherwise known as @sumdog7 lines for the films are they cannot be longer students took part in tests of German grammar, than three minutes and they must be put to tweeted a Cincinnatti legend, Jeff Ruby. The reading, comprehension and culture as well as tweet read, “Hey Mr. Ruby, us Cov Cath boys are the music selection given. There is a cash prize competing in art, baking and costume competi- for first place, and there are 45 films chosen to interested in meeting you and we were wonder- tions. It was certainly a fun-filled day all tying ing if we could come to your place for dinner?” be in the competition. The films will be judged in to the central theme of “Deutschland geht by three celebrity judges to see who wins. This tweet sparked a twitter friendship with ins Kino!” or “Germany goes to the movies!” Matt and Jeff. It turned out that Jeff responded Good Luck to all the Colonels in and said, “Yes, get 10 of your ‘homies’ and you Here at Covington Catholic, the German the competition and maybe we will see guys can come to my restaurant for a dinner.” 3 and 4 classes participated and enjoyed the one of them in Hollywood someday. benefits of not only showcasing their own Ger- Sure enough, this was not just a Twitter man skills, but learned much along the way. In joke; this actually happened. However, there fact, our German classes did so well that they was a problem in picking the students who were won first place in the short skit contest! The able to go with Matt. So they decided in order to team consisted of Grant Lyons, Nik Knipper, keep it fair, that Mrs. Ruth could pick names out Ross Rohling, Will Huber, Justin Schmitt, Collin of a jar. A couple of students received the brunt Cummings, and Mark Schult. Our very own Fred using this method but that was the only fair way. George is noted for achieving overall first place The ten students: Matt Summe, Cameron Mur- in the Level 1 German Competition! The one phy, Sam Wehrman, Kellen Jenkins, Austin Wes- and only Mark Schult finished off the day for ley, Tanner Fangman, Nick Fredrick, Ethan Eg- the Colonels with a first place spot in the Poetry bers, Drew Brueggeman, and Brandon Sullivan 3 Competition! Mr. Kaelin has enjoyed many then got the privilege to go out to eat with Jeff years of teaching German classes and is proud Ruby for free. Not to mention they were able to wrap up his years here at CCH with recogni- to ride on his tour bus. As soon as they got off tion on the national scale. Danke, Mr. Kaelin! the bus, they were guided into the restaurant by a hostess. The hostess took them to a room where only celebrities eat in, “The Wine Room.” The students sat down and started asking Chamber Choir Sings At State By: Ethan Egbers people. When the time finally came the boy’s Jeff about some of the stories that he has been showed off their hard-work with 2 great perfor- involved in. Starting from the OJ Simpson story The Chamber Choir here at Coving- mances. The next day the Chamber Choir got to how he had to raise himself up since the age of ton Catholic has already proved to be the best some awesome press in the paper by reporter 15. After the stories the students ate the meal Jeff around in Northern Kentucky, but this past Dick Ham. He wrote “…16 young men from Cov- ordered for them: New York Strip, green beans, month they have proved even more--the best in ington Catholic High School sang a very beautiful Mac & Cheese, and some homemade ice-cream. the entire state. The group of 18 boys headed and tasteful arrangement of “My Old Kentucky down to Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky, After some great conversations and Home.” They followed that with a stirring and to present the crowd with their renditions of some great food the students went back on the appropriate rendition of “The Star Spangled Ban- “My Old Kentucky Home” and the National An- bus with Mr. Ruby, and watched some basket- ner.” They were one of the finest all-male high them at the KHSAA Boys Sweet 16 Final game. ball games. Short after the games ended, the school groups that I have heard in many years.” students went to their cars and drove home. On Sunday, March 10, our young men in Pictures and a video of the boy’s per- Chamber Choir were treated with an experience formance are available for your viewing plea- of a lifetime. They showed up in Lexington early sure on Covington Catholic’s facebook page. that morning and ran through the pre-game rou- The Chamber Choir will be putting on a spring tine a couple times before they had to sit around concert coming up before the end of the school and wait for what seemed to be a lifetime to year if you have yet to see them in action. get on that floor and perform for over 17,000 Student Life Page 7 Freshman Day Of Reflection By: Ethan Egbers Most of our senior leaders just helped to Sophomores Reflect lead a table, but a few of the guys built up the Every year, Cov Cath holds a Reflection courage to speak to the kids about their trials and By: DJ Powell Day for the freshmen so that they can look back tribulations during their time here at Cov Cath. on the year and prepare for their future here They gave them advice to consider as they go On March 22, 2013, Covington Catholic at CCH. This year’s day fell on Friday the 22nd. hosted the Sophomore Day of Reflection which on with their time here. The speakers were Zach More than 20 seniors helped to put together Stegman, Christian Greenwell, Jacob Futscher, is a day where the sophomore class comes to- to successful day. Tanner Fangman led the gether and listens to many talks from seniors Grant Lyons, Nate Kunkel, Sam Williamson and charge as the day’s rector and Mr. Wirth and Tanner Fangman. The seniors prepared their which are supposed to help the sophomores Mr. Snyder also helped the students prepare. learn from mistakes the senior have made in talks over a period of more than 3 weeks, and the rest of the seniors attended meetings in this order to aid their last two years of high school Every Reflection Day is started with an time to organize all of the in’s and out’s of the day. by persuading them to make good decisions. activity to break the ice and keep the students Also, the day is used for the sophomores to loose and relaxed. This year’s activity frightened Overall the day was a huge success reflect on their past two years at Covington our young freshmen as Father McDole took the for everybody with the freshmen learning Catholic and think about some things in their podium and gave the kids an earful. As he was new advice from their senior brothers, and life that they may need to change or situations yelling at the kids, loud music came on and our the seniors reaping the benefits of their hard in their life that they may need guidance in. seniors charged out from hiding and danced work. Thank you to all the seniors involved around like crazy. With the ice broken, it was for sharing your story and making this day The day began with two “ice-breaker” now time for the day’s activities to commence. activities to get the sophomores comfortable one that the freshman will always remember. and excited about the rest of the day as well as getting to know their classmates a little bet- ter. Then the sophomores and seniors leaders Juniors Reflect on Chastity broke out into their tables and listened to the By: Drew Brueggeman niors to pray for their future wife and that she first two talks from seniors Eric Zimmer and Jeff may be pure once she enters wedlock. The Molony, respectively. The main topic of the first nd On Friday March 22 , the juniors spent next speaker explained the difficulties he had two talks was family. The sophomores were their day in the Griffin Center as the fresh- to overcome from his weakness to pornogra- then asked to do an activity to help them re- men and sophomores listened to personal phy and how he has overcame those obstacles. flect on how they have treated their family and stories of fellow seniors in the gym and caf- how they may be able to treat their family bet- eteria. The juniors subject touched on a dif- The last talk of the day came from Friar ter. After the family activity, the sophomores lis- ferent note. The purpose of their day was to Ezra Sullivan who came to endorse a confrater- tened to two more talks given by Quenton Floyd reflect on a chaste life and their future goals. nity who used angelic warfare for chastity. The and Adam Goddard on the topic of school. Fol- idea rests behinds the promise that God will lowing the school talks, the sophomores were Courtney Brown, who also spoke to the help you be chaste rather than you promising asked to do another activity to help them re- school last year, gave a talk on chastity. He chal- to be chaste for God. Noah Wilmink said, “Ju- flect on their experience at Covington Catholic lenged them to try to live out these set goals nior day of reflection was a great opportunity to so far and what they can do to make the next and think about chastity in a different light. experience and learn about chastity with a new two years better than the first two in order He talked about viewing chastity as preserv- outlook.” The juniors all had a great time and to have the ultimate high school experience. ing yourself for your wife rather than a clichéd even had some laughs from a few students per- idea that is expected of us. He asked the ju- forming outlandish acting as a part of charades. The seniors then let the sophomores take a break to eat their lunches. Afterwards, the day resumed with two more talks on the topic of “social” given by Ben Schweitzer and Nick Stutler. The sophomores were then asked to do a final activity to have them reflect on de- cisions that they have made socially the past two years and to help them make good decisions in the future. The day concluded with a talk and closing prayer by the rector of this event, Daniel Sandfoss. This talk was a way to challenge the sophomores to leave the event and take les- sons with them from the talks that they learned throughout the day in order to better their lives. Following the closing prayer, the sopho- mores were dismissed. I had a chance to talk Colonel Diplomats with a few of the students in the sophomore Covington Catholic sent some students class upon dismissal and all had nothing but down to KUNA this year with their leader Mrs. positive feedback about the day and mentioned Hagedorn. They decided to be the country of that they learned a lot of valuable lessons from the United Arab Emirates as they proposed to the talks and will use them for the rest of their increase research in desalination technologies. high school career and the rest of their lives. Desalination is taking salt out of water to make it possible for people to drink it. They would use this technology to increase water supply to arid nations. Mrs Hagedorn said, “It was a wonderful By: Corbin Maschinot time, we got to see the global visit and learn a lot KUNA is the Kentucky United Nations As- about different cultures and countries. We met sembly. It is a three day long event that gives the people from all over and they showed us talents participants to gain experience and practice with that were significant to their country, it was a very doing internal diplomacy. The students which unique and rewarding experience.” If given the are called ambassadors get to pick a country as a chance to go to KUNA you should not pass it up. team then enters into a debate. The team creates a proposal on how to better the world as a whole. Clubs Page 8 You Get A Line, I’ll Get a Pole By: Daniel Sandfoss now one of the most participated events that our school offers. Although the recent inclement weather that has Our Fishing Club taken place over the past few weeks has limited the fish- has slowly gained interest ing events that our Fishing Club could participate in, the throughout the years. It is fmembers are still staying active with events such as the guest speaker that came in last Wednesday. Adam Hock is a graduate of Covington Catholic, and after his first year at West- ern Kentucky University decided to start his schools very own fishing club. He came and talked to the Fishing Club on Wednes- day morning about the possibilities or doors that a fishing club can open up for a person. The possibility of a scholarship can come from being a part of a fishing team or club, and Adam talked about how he was put on scholarship after starting the Western Fishing Program. The Fishing Club is also coming up with ideas about starting a bass fishing team, but that will come some time in the future. The future looks bright for the Covington Catholic Fishing Club, and it will only get better Above: Ben Schmidt holds up a massive crappie as the spring and summer times approach. Mr. on a recent fishing outing. Snyder has many plans he would like to put in to motion, but it is all based upon interest in the group and if the weather permits in the future. Colonel Cafe Above: Adam Hock talks of starting his own By: Jimmy Stratman stay awake during their Fishing Club at WKU. classes, and coffee does The name says it all just that. The Covington when it comes to the new- Catholic Coffee Club will T.E.A.M.S est club at CCH, the Coffee provide students with a By: Cameron Murphy Club. Finally the early risers way to stay alert while also and the coffee addicts have Each year, eight students from Covington Catholic compete at the University of Cin- supporting a good cause. a place to be in the morning. cinnati where they take standardized tests on the subjects of Engineering, Math, and Science. Headed by Mr. Cleveland, the coffee club looks for- The coffee drink The 2013 team is led by senior Tanner Fangman who has proven to be excellent ward to being a very suc- originated in Ethiopia and cessful club in the future. in the classroom. Going into the competition he said, “I think everyone is ready. We’ve as legend would tell you, been studying for five weeks now and it’s time to see if our hard work will pay off.” it was discovered by a goat During the Cof- Mr. Charles Hartman, who serves as the Physics teacher at CCH, is the herder named Kaldi who re- fee Club’s first meeting/ alized that when his goats coach of the team. He is assisted by the Math Department Chair, Mr. Ryan Lub- event, all the proceeds ate a certain type of berry, bers. Their time and help that they contribute to the team does not go unnoticed. from the student’s pur- native to the Ethiopian chase of coffee were While the Colonel Crazies would certainly be unwelcome at a standardized test- highlands, they would not sent to an animal shelter. ing competition, they send along the best of luck to the eight Colonels competing. be able to go to sleep. Kaldi reported his findings to the At the end of the abbot of the local monas- day it seems like the stu- Ultimate! Begins tery who turned the ber- dents of Covington Catholic By: Corbin Maschinot ries into a drink. The abbot High School will be able to found that the drink allowed continue on and concen- The Ultimate Frisbee League is in full swing. The league is always a big him to stay up for hours. trate on studying for their hit here at CCH and this year is no exception. The teams play one game a week classes, because they know with each game having three periods, each period is three to eight minutes long That is the legend; that the Coffee Club has with substitutions at the end of each period. The team plays six people at a time. here is the fact. CCH stu- their back in the morning. The captains of the teams are senior art students with an interest in frisbee. dents need to be able to The first week ended with Team Gruner beating Team Noble in the first game of the season six to one. After that Team Williamson was in a close match with Team Gerwe with Williamson ending in the win with a score of seven to six. The third game of the day started off with Team Schmitt beating Team VanDusen four to 1 but the fi- nal score was seven to three. Team Vandusen claims that the loss was because they only had four team members show up for the game and vows to return with a ven- geance. This year the league has high potential to be a lot of fun and really intense. Sports Page 9

High Hopes Varsity Preparation By: DJ Powell by a score of ten to zero. By: Daniel Sandfoss to Ryle with a score of 6-2, the team on the JV level is putting the JV colonels at made up of the freshman The Covington The Colonels caught With spring time Catholic Colonels Varsity fire after the Lexington (0-1). The story is not fo- class. The star standout of amongst us, it is time to un- the freshman JV squad Baseball team opened up Catholic tournament, win- veil another their season with a win ning their next three games is Will Heppler. This year of Cov young buck can crack on March 15, 2013 over over Newport Central Cath- Cath baseball. the Bishop Brossart Mus- olic Thoroughbreds, Simon the ball while also The Varsity showing a very strong tangs but fell the follow- Kenton Pioneers, and Ham- team is under- ing day to a tough Louis- ilton Badin Rams. The Colo- glove on the defen- way battling it sive end of the game. ville St. Xavier Tiger team nels most recent game was out with the by a score of ten to nine a loss suffered at the hands best teams in Although age often in the Lexington Catholic of the Cooper Jaguars by the state. The times plays a factor Tournament. The Colonels a score of four to one. real talent in the game of base- then used that loss as mo- The Colonels cur- pool shines ball, the JV team this tivation to get two more through on year shows a lot of victories in the Lexington rently have a record of six and three with a lot of the JV team, promise, not only for Catholic Tournament over however, this year, but also for the Newport Central Cath- games left in the season. Come out and cheer on the where the the future years to olic Thoroughbreds and the players are come. The players are Louisville St. Xavier Tigers, varsity baseball Colonels as they continue their quest still polishing. sure to blossom later avenging their loss they on in this season and suffered a week prior. Un- to a district champion- The season has just cused on the record of the when that moment comes fortunately, the Colonels ship, a regional champion- begun for the JV team, JV colonels, but rather on we are all in for a treat. then fell to the Lexington ship, and ultimately a state and the season started off their young age and natu- Catholic Knights on the fi- championship in 2013! with an unfortunate loss nal day of the tournament ral talent. The majority of Start of Something Good Coach Hertz’ Pride By: Sam Wehrman ever, the Colonels came out By: Austin Beck nately they did not become ham. Coach Hertz said, “I flat against Hamilton Badin, the 2012 state champi- expect the team to bounce The freshman base- and they lost 12-1. They The tennis program ons, but the team has high back after the disappoint- ball Colonels opened up next day, the freshman at Covington Catholic has hopes for this year. Austin ing loss last year and show the 2013 season with a played Newport Central a history of successful win- the state what we’re really bang. This is not uncom- Catholic at Cov Cath, but ning season which made of.” Many others also mon for one of the best they lost 3-1. The next few was largely due to share this belief and all of baseball programs in the games will be extremely the current coach, the players agree they have tri-state year in and year important for the freshman Coach Hertsenberg. the ability to take back the out. Freshman coach Rob team so they need to focus. Coach Hertsenberg, state champion trophy. Harman has his boys as commonly known energized and excited as Covington Catholic as “Coach Hertz”, There is much hype ever. Expectations are is known as one of the best has been leading about the tennis team this high from Coach Krumpel- teams in the area and it all the Colonels to vic- year and it is for a good beck and Coach Eckerle to comes down to coaching. tory since 1991. reason too. The team prepare the young boys The varsity coaches hire looks strong and with con- for varsity in the future. the best available coaches Last year the sistent players, a state for the underclassman in team faced tough championship is the only The first game order to prepare for the competition at the goal for them this year. played was against Bishop annual state tourna- future. It has worked thus Hussey, ranked number two Brossart and the Colonels ment and found a way to far and hopefully Cov Cath in the state, leads the team breezed past them 15-2. win their way to the cham- baseball can return to glory. along with seniors Scott After the easy win, how- pionship round. Unfortu- Drees and Ryan Cunning- Run Like The Wind By: Cameron Stansberry the 300 and 100 m hurdle team, which consists of have had strong showings ell Lemker won the Discus races. Overall this sea- Adam Flynn, Austin Flynn, throughout the course of competition at the Coler- The track and field son, the freshman 4x800 Bryce Day, and Jake Fischer, multiple meets. The Fresh- ain Invite on April 17. The season is now in full gear, man Regional Meet will be team will compete in the and Covington Catholic has held on April 29, which is district meet on April 23, experienced tremendous the final meet to round out followed by the regional success, both individu- the freshman track season. meet on May 11, and finally ally and as a team, so far. the state meet will be held On the other hand, in Louisville on May 17. To begin, our fresh- our varsity team has had man track team hosted multiple meets this season We look forward a meet here on its home in Ohio and one meet in to seeing a great finish by turf on April 15. Nick Ja- Indiana so far this year. Al- Head Coach Josh McCoy’s cobs pulled through with a though the competition has track team in the following stellar performance in the been fierce, the Colonels weeks, and wish them the Cov Cath Frosh Invite, as have hung in there strong best of luck as they enter into he won first place in both this season. Senior Mitch- postseason competition. Page 10 Sports No More IBL Updates To Follow Freshman Junior By: Cameron Stansberry By: Brian Radcliff It is now tournament time for the Intramural Basketball League, and every student The 2013 Intramural Basketball League (IBL) was is pumped and ready for the opportunity to lead his team to an IBL championship title. fun filled, competitive, and full of excitement. At the end of the season, the junior tournament consisted of eight This year, the Freshman league was extraordinarily competitive with a few great well selected teams that were all competing for the 1st teams and many good teams, making competition extremely stiff. The first round of the place trophy, or lack thereof. The tournament started with tournament played out as expected with the top four seeds advancing to the final four. an upset in the very first game with Team Couch beating The first matchup featured Team Fischer, who came into the tournament as the number team Way; the rest of the first round games went as ex- one overall seed with an undefeated record, against Team Timmerman. In addition, pected. Team Berling, the one seed, made it to the cham- the second game showcased Team Thieman, the undefeated number two seed, against pionship with ease; along with the two seed, Team Ne- Team Pitzer. Team Fischer won their game pretty handily with a double digit victory, mann, who likewise had no trouble. Team Berling beat while Team Pitzer pulled off the upset over previously undefeated Thieman in a game Team Nemann early in the season, providing added ten- that came down to the wire. The championship was now set in stone with Team Fischer sion. Team Nemann’s captain, Sean Nemann, shed blood taking on the number three seed Team Pitzer. The days leading up to the championship early in the game due to the rough play. Players from involved much hype and excitement for the players, as this was their first ever experience both teams exchanged blows, and everybody and their in the championship game. Game day rolled around and the madness was ready to be- brother yelled at the referees. In the end, Team Nemann gin. Team Pitzer and Fischer played it extremely close with lead changes occurring mul- pulled away and became the 2013 junior IBL champions. tiple times. At halftime Team Fischer was up by only a couple of points. The second half was physical, competitive, and everyone was putting it all on the line. Back and forth the game went until the final buzzer sounded and Team Fischer was crowned IBL champions! Team Fischer played as a single unit all season long which led them to be successful. There were no all-stars on this team but rather a team of good players that cared more about their team’s success than individual accolades.

Junior Champs

Freshman Champs Senior IBL Ends in Competitive Fashion By: Drew Brueggeman The best team all year long was the best team once again during the Senior IBL Championship on February 15th. Team Summe came into the tournament with only one loss and domi- nated the competition. They advanced to the championship af- ter a close overtime win over Team Stansberry. It was a physical game that resulted in Matt Summe needing to get stitches after he was dealt an elbow to his eye. Team Humphrey was the dark horse of the tournament who was left with task of dethroning the top team. They advanced to the finals with a blowout win over Team Shumate who was missing some key components. Team Humphrey took an early lead behind the scor- ing of Nate Erpenbeck. Kellen Jenkins quickly cut the lead by draining deep threes and driving the lane. By halftime, Team Summe had sustained a significant lead with Jenkins 18 points. However, they came out flat, and Team Humphrey took ad- vantage of it. With 10 minutes left in the game, the score was tied and Summe’s leading scorer, Jenkins, was cold with no sec- ond half points. Five minutes later, Jenkins began to take over. Team Summe held out the lead for a victory. The final score was 69-65. Jenkins and Erpenbeck were the leading scorers with 28 and 16 points respectively. Summe picked up his second cham- pionship after winning the title his junior year. He had big shoes Senior Champs to fill however, after, J.B. Bernhard won four consecutive years. Sports Page 11 Sophomore Team Wagner Takes it to the End By: Jimmy Stratman At the end of the regular season, one team began to see the light at the end of the tunnel, and the other Soph- omore IBL teams began to hear the fat lady start singing. “On any given day any team can win” as the old adage says, and for the most part, that saying went by the wayside during the first round of the Sophomore IBL Tournament. In the opening game the number one seed Team McDowell won relatively handily over the number eight seed Team Crowe as Grant Guenther posted eighteen points to help push McDowell’s team onward in the tournament. Game two was the only upset of the night in sophomore action as the number four seed Team Hussey fell to the five seed Team Zumdick. Ben Zumdick led the way for his team with 14 points. Games three and four were less than exciting as the two and three seeds, Wagner and Kathman, won without much of a challenge from their opponents. Sophomore Champs The second round of the tournament held one major surprise in the sophomore division, however. points for his team as Team McDowell was sent home after a disappointing 56-43 loss; set- ting up the championship game Team Wagner vs. Team Zumdick for the sophomore title. As expected Wagner defeated Team Kathman in a well contested game, but the shocker came when the five In a hard fought battle, Team Wagner captured IBL gold in the 2013 sopho- seed Team Zumdick upset the overall number one seed Team more division. Now the only question that remains is whether or not Team Wag- McDowell in a route. Zumdick led the way with twenty two ner can cement their name in IBL History by repeating next year as Juniors. Best Lacrosse in NKY By: Jimmy Stratman but they were much hard- The Colonels were ler, Andy Gregg, and Zach returning home for three er to take. Northern Ken- rolling through their sched- Tobler, but all good things out of their last five games. The CCH Lax Bros tucky LC fell to the mighty ule on the backs of senior must come to an end. The are back in action this Colonels four The Colonels are season. The Colonels are game winning looking for greatness this trying to improve on a streak was season, but like all good sub-five hundred sea- shattered in teams, you need to look sons that left the colonels a 10-12 loss forward. The Colonels seem with a fire in their eye. to Lexington to be well off for the com- Tates Creek. ing years. Underclassmen Five games into the standouts include Junior season and the Colonels The upcom- Corey Criag, Sophomores have posted an impressive ing schedule Ben Zumdick, Sam Kath- 4-1 win/loss record that has does not look man, and Chandler Brooks. earned them the number very hospi- seven high school seed in table for the The Colonels feel Kentucky, according to lax- Colonels as very confident about their power.com, as well as sec- they go on chances this season, and ond place in their division. a five game are determined to bring a road trip start- championship back to the The Colonels start- Lax Bros of Colonelville. ed the season off with a ing on April bang against Scott County 10 which will and Lafayette blowing them take the Colo- out 12-5 and 7-3 respect- nels to Louis- ably. The next two games Colonels by a score of 12-7, leadership from future divi- ville, Lexington, also went to the Colonels, and Miami Valley loss 9-5. sion one player Nick Stut- and Middletown before Reviews Page 12 I’m Not A Human Being 2 By: Brandon Ward at the young age of nine. He was born in New Orleans and also grew Around two weeks ago the up there. Lil Wayne released his well-known rapper Dwayne Mi- first album in 1999; the album was chael Carter, Jr., also known as Lil called The Block Is Hot. Since then Wayne was entered into Cedars- Wayne has become a national star Sinai Medical Center, for having receiving over ten BET Awards and multiple seizures. He was admit- four Grammy Awards. Lil Wayne ted into the Medical Center for has collected a total of eighty mu- an overdose on codeine. Carter sic awards throughout his career. is known for his addictiveness to the drug which almost led to his With the news of Wayne’s death. He was later released from death looming, fans were wonder- the hospital and later seen enter- ing about the release of his new ing his home. The star rapper was Album “I’m not Human Being 2”. visited by fellow famous co-work- Lil Wayne’s album was released ers Drake, Nicki Minaj, and Mack on February 19, 2013, which was Maine. These people that visited when the album was released. are part of his record label, Young The album did great in sales and Money Cash Money Billionaires. the rapper is now doing great af- ter his near death experience. Lil Wayne started rapping Really, Really, Really, Good Looking By: Corbin Maschinot Mugatu is part of an underground group of fashion designers who Zoolander is a one of a kind assassinate people who try to de- movie. It is a comedy making fun of crease their profits. They do this the male model industry. The movie by brainwashing the male models stars Ben Stiller as Derek Zoolander into doing what they want. Male and Owen Wilson as Hansel. Hansel models are the perfect assassins: and Derek get stuck in the middle they are in perfect shape, extreme- of a big conspiracy that has been ly flexible, and really dim-witted. going on for many years in the male Derek is chosen to assassinate the model industry. Zoolander is the Prime Minister. In the midst of biggest male model in the world but trying to save Derek, a journalist his career begins going downhill as named Matilda teams up with Der- Hansel is getting more popular. The ek and Hansel to end Mugatu’s plot. main evil character in the movie is a fashion designer named Mu- The movie is well made gatu who is played by Will Ferrell. and most people who see it end up laughing the whole time, from The Prime Minister of Ma- the gasoline fight to Derek’s one laysia is creating new child labor look. The movie is well worth laws which will increase the prices seeing and is recommended to of all of Mugatu’s clothing material. anyone who enjoys comedy. Honest Abe By: Zach Toebben for the bill. Meanwhile, in his per- Field), and his desperate-to-enlist months than a “biopic” about his sonal life, Lincoln faces more issues son, Robert (Joseph Gordon-Levitt). personal life. Day-Lewis’ perfor- It’s 1865. President mance is a brilliant character Abraham Lincoln (Daniel study of a legendary man. Un- Day-Lewis) has just been re- like the over-the-top charac- elected, and it is clear that the ters Day-Lewis played in Gangs Confederacy is not likely to of New York and There Will Be survive another spring in the Blood, his President Lincoln is an ongoing Civil War. But before introspective man who tells sto- Lincoln can embrace the likeli- ries that sound like parables and hood of the South’s surrender, who exudes a powerful dignity, he wants more than anything even in silence. This is a respect- to pass the 13th Amend- able movie to go see because ment and definitively outlaw it provides good and accurate slavery in the entire Union. history of our country that a lot With the help of Secretary of of people do not know. Most State William Seward (David movies do not provide a history Strathairn), Lincoln hires three lesson; however if you are look- political negotiators (James ing for a good film and some Spader, Tim Blake Nelson, and education at the same time, John Hawkes) to convince at head out and watch Lincoln. least 20 of the House of Rep- of compromise and sacrifice with LINCOLN is more about the resentatives’ Democrats to vote his emotional wife, Mary (Sally political intrigue of Lincoln’s final Reviews Page 13 Dangerous Liaisons Misses the Mark By: Jimmy Stratman of the virgin Cecile (Bailie Breaux) Marquis de Merteuil, to the holy, was one of the worst offenders. so as to get revenge on one of her generous, Samaritan who falls in Portraying the Madame de Tourvel, Mothers hide your daugh- previous lovers. Valmont agrees to love with the Madame de Tourvel. Mengelkoch made the outcome ters, husbands hide your wives help but also makes a deal with the of Valmont’s scheme clear as crys- because the Vicomte de Valmont Marquis that if he is able to seduce Coming in second to Davies tal from the first moment she has infiltrated the Cincinnati Shake- the holy Madame de Tourvel, the was Corinne Mohlenhoff. Her per- saw him. Her constant crying and speare Company, and is seeking Marquis must spend a night with formance was not quite as memo- self loathing on stage made her a challenge. Too bad Christopher Valmont. As the games continue rable as Davies’; however, she got self-conflict more of a distrac- Hampton’s Dangerous Liaisons and the stakes rise, it becomes evi- the job done. As the Marquis de tion than a believable struggle. did not live up to its full potential. dent that the win-win situation has Merteuil, Mohlenhoff portrayed With the exception of Giles Da- deteriorated into a win-lose sce- her deviousness as an evil pup- The Cincinnati Shakespeare vies as the Vicomte de Valmont nario where no one is getting out of pet master who takes pleasure in Company ensemble can look back and Corinne Mohlenhoff as the the kitchen before they get burned. ruining the lives of those around on the immortal words of Alfred Marquis de Merteuil, the acting her, so long as it benefits herself. Lord Tennyson for comfort after left much to be desired and ulti- Giles Davies takes on the role She is conniving, stuck up, confi- the demise of what could have mately led to the show falling flat. of the perverted liar the Vicomte dent, and bitchy; job well done. been a great show, “’Tis better to de Valmont and was one of the have loved and lost/Than never Set immediately prior to the strongest players in the ensemble. Dangerous Liaisons was a to have loved at all.” If you are French Revolution, Dangerous Liai- Still, Davies was not fully convinc- funny show that was riddled with looking for an entertaining way sons follows the sexcapades and ing at times. This snotty, superior double entendre and provocative to spend a few hours without ex- love games of the devilish, the Mar- aura that he portrayed through- material, but in the end it just did pecting to be blown away, then go quis de Merteuil, and her former out the entire performance did not produce. Other than Davies ahead and see Dangerous Liaisons. lover the Vicomte de Valmont. The not help him when he transitioned and Mohlenhoff, the cast was dry Just do not ask me to join you. Marquis enlists the help of Valmont from the devious accomplice of the and as predictable as the next page to attempt to soil the good name of a picture book. Kelly Mengelkoch

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