LOYOLA HIGH SCHOOL’S OFFICIAL STUDENT NEWSPAPER October 29, 2010 Volume VIII, Issue II The Loyola News THE HALLOWE’EN EDITIEDITIONON “Hold on, man. We don't go anywhere with "scary," When Video Games Control You "spooky," "haunted," or "forbidden" in the title. “ ~From Scooby-Doo By Kevin Khoury many of the behaviours we feel are being performed excessively. With the increasing popularity of As humans, we tend to look for- Inside this issue: video games among teenagers, ward to and repeat activities that the Loyola News decided to go give us pleasure, and avoid those one-on-one with Mr. which cause us displeasure. I Current News 1-3 Greczkowski in order to gather know many students for whom more information on the serious certain activities take up a lot or topic. According to the NPD , a too much time, but cannot be New Teacher 3 market research group, 63% of called addictions, at least not by a Feature Americans play videogames. It counsellor or psychologist. In has come to the point where fact, we speak of internet and Arts and Culture 4 some teens and adults are being gaming "addicts", yet our health controlled by video games. So system has yet to officially name State of the Nation 4 this begs the question: are you this as a disorder (though there is talk of it). controlling the video game, or is Fun Pages 6-7 the video game controlling you? Such an addiction, as How would you say video game might be defined by health and In short, the person's life would On the Road 8 addiction affects relationships? mental health professionals, revolve around gaming, like the would mean the person plays the life of a gambling or substance Let me begin by asserting that the game compulsively, despite abuse addict. So, definitely, rela- The Tech Pages 10-11 word "addiction" is a loaded one, harmful effect towards his or her tionships would be affected, and and is used pervasively and at relationships, academics (or job), would probably become less of a times carelessly to characterize health, happiness, or social life. (Continued on page 4) Groovy Movie 12 Reviews Library News 13 The Sin City of Piety Comic 17 This summer, I travelled through- trip itself was simply stupendous out Europe with my family. I was and a true way to experience able to explore a more rural yet classic European culture. absolutely stunning province of While on vacation, I France near its Southern border. visited several famous sites; Having already experienced the some of which were popular due bustling lifestyle of the French to their religious significance. metropolis, Paris, I was almost Two locations immediately come surprised to see that such an idyl- to mind. The first would be the lic and tranquil place could exist Grotto in Lourdes, France where in the same country. Later on, we a young girl was said to have crossed into the Northern area of been witness to an apparition of Spain known as the Basque re- the Virgin Mary in a local cave. gion. Celebrated for its impecca- The second would be the birth- ble seafood and gastronomical place of Saint-Ignatius of Loyola excellence, my parents and I in Azpeitia, Spain. stayed in the city of San Sebas- In both cases, I envi- tian where we most certainly sioned a peaceful locale complete Visit us online! By Alex Banks enjoyed many evenings sampling with a solemn atmosphere and an news.loyola.ca Editor, The Loyola News the local delicacies. Overall, the (Continued on page 18) Page 2 The Loyola News Volume VIII, Issue II Celebrations of the dead? The origins of Halloween By Alex Venditti with the heart pump to pump fake of the darker half. Celts believed and bones of livestock were blood through the that between those dropped into the flames. Many Where could Halloween possibly mask. Good two halves, the barrier people dressed up in costumes to have originated from?! It isn’t times… between the human look like evil spirits so that the real anything like St. Nick breaking and the Otherworld evil spirits wouldn’t harm them. Anyways, into houses and leaving presents was extremely weak, to the essence of the Then where did the name come in shoes at the front of your bed. allowing spirits (good article. Halloween from? All-Hallows-Even, meaning It sounds rather weird, having a and bad to pass actually originated the evening before All-Hallows- holiday about monsters and grim through). Kind of from the Celtic Day, was used for quite some time, reapers.I remember back in ele- creepy… mentary school where everybody feast, Samhein. until it became Hallowe’en or what used to dress up as either a witch This feast celebrates The ances- we commonly use today, or as the Grim Reaper. There the end of the lighter tors of families were Halloween. would always be the one guy half of the year and the beginning welcomed. Bonfires were made Loyola Drama preparing a double bill for November 18-19 Not one but two dramatic pro- selves to Illinois. They hatch a ductions are being offered by the plan to kidnap a child for ran- Loyola Drama Department dur- som. Unfortunately, they kidnap ing the fall season. young Johnny Dorset (aka. Red Chief), a boy no one can tame. The Ransom of Red Chief and The Darlin’ Hero will The Darlin’ Hero fea- both be performed on consecu- tures two friends have promised tive nights November 18-19. to stay with their dead friend until his burial the following In The Ransom of Red day. When they run out of whis- Chief , two shifty con artists ar- Mark the dates in your Eric Maclean performing Arts Cen- key, they decided to keep their rive in Summit, Alabama with a agenda now and tell all friends ter! Please turn to Page 9 for the cast promise to their friend and take plan to make $2000 to get them- and strangers, it promises to be a lists. him with them to Clancy's bar. great night of live theatre in the START II: Does the world still need nukes? By Watio Martinez get very intense even though government has threatened to nukes. Could START II be the first Montour most arguments will be irrele- pull out of the treaty if the step to getting there and is this vant. Take for ex- Americans decide even a goal worth pursuing? In the middle of September, US ample the fact that to expand their But even more than 20 president Obama and Russian the US will have to missile defence President Dmitri Medvedev had cut down more program, but article years after the Cold War do we signed the second START treaty ICBMs (Inter Con- 14 of the treaty still need nuclear weapons? The (Strategic Arms Reduction tinental Ballistic states that both answer is most likely yes, the main Treaty). Later this fall both the Missiles) than the sides are permitted reason nations (especially the US) US senate and the Russian Polit- Russians will. But to pull out of the have them in the first place is to buro will vote on this and in US on the same note treaty for any rea- deter enemies from attacking them. politics it takes two-thirds of the the Russians will son they wish. Their mentality: “You attack us, senate to ratify a treaty. Passage have to cut back on If these of this treaty is no sure thing warheads (in other we obliterate you” therefore the nations go through despite support from many US words, they can enemy is deterred. And most with the treaty they Generals and national-security keep the missiles likely, the US and its allies will will be limited to 1550 long officials. operational but they need to cut range ICBMs each. But president need to keep that mentality if Iran back their nuclear firepower). The debates on the Obama has proposed cutting develops its own nuclear weapons. American side are most likely to However, the Russian down arsenals to even zero The Loyola News Volume VIII, Issue II Page 3 New Teacher Feature: Mr. Craig Beemer Birthplace : Peterborough, Are you enjoying your work? was introduced to a new way of Ontario I am very pleased to be a part of living. It gave me a chance to ex- perience a different culture and High School: Thomas A. Stewart the Loyola community. The staff meet a lot of new people. Also, I Secondary School and students have been great and was asked to teach different sub- University: McGill University very welcoming. Everyone seems jects throughout my time there, Schools taught at : John Paul I to always be on the go and very which allowed me to try different things and adopt different teaching Junior High School (2005-2009) engaged in school life. It has methods. and Laurier Macdonald H.S. been a great experience so far. Can you describe your personal (2009-20110) What subjects and grade levels approach to the teaching/ Favorite movie : The Usual do you teach? learning experience in the class- Suspects Secondary 4 and 5 Technical room? Favorite book : Anything John Science Math Students should have ownership over their learning. I hope that I Grisham Are you involved in any extra- give them the opportunity to relate curricular activities? rugby outside the school. What Favorite music: Rock/ the subject matter to something I am currently coaching Cadet team do you work with? that is meaningful to them. They Alternative/Rap Football and will be part of the I am currently the head coach of could be relating the material to a Hobbies: Rugby, squash, snow- rugby coaching staff in the the men’s rugby team at McGill real life situation or something that boarding and camping spring.