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The fight for the crown...

Who will win???

October 3, 2013 Volume 16 Issue 2

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The XpressBi-weeklyXavier High School 6300 42nd St. NE Cedar Rapids, IA 52411Volume 16 Issue 2

Editor-In-ChiefQuinlan MoranCopy Editor

Katherine BauerPhoto Editor

Meghan GerkePhotographerMaddie BaileyNews EditorMaria Efting

News AssistantAmy Boe

News WritersErin Drahozal

Jeff Frieden

Opinion EditorMorgan NoonanOpinion Assistant

Nic EklandOpinion WritersMaddy Bailey

Tory Brown

Brennan Graeve

Chloe Streif

Ben Valentine

Student Life EditorBrady Hoffman

Student Life AssistantJulie Woods

Mini-Feature EditorsRachel BradyMolly Vipond

Feature EditorsJenna FenskeAnna White

Feature AssistantColette MillerFeature Writer

Lizzy Bailey

Health and Lifestyle EditorHannah Chute

Health and Lifestyle AssistantsErin DrahozalJeff Frieden

Arts and Entertainment EditorEmma Hunt

Arts and Entertainment AssistantAshley Pudil

Arts and Entertainment WritersKayla Thompson

Julie Woods

Ben Valentine

Daniel Vega

Sports EditorShannon Mulcahey

Sports AssistantMorgan Brietbach

Sports WritersKatherine Bauer

Nic Ekland

Daniel Vega

Backpage EditorsJenna FenskeAnna White

Backpage AssistantMary EskerBusiness

Tory BrownDistribution

Brennan GraeveAdvertising

Olivia Rochford

Scott DeMaria brings message to XavierOn Tuesday, September 16,

Xavier welcomed Notre Dame alum Haley Scott DeMaria as a guest speaker to share her inspirational story of beating the odds.

Growing up a swimmer, Scott DeMaria attended the University of Notre Dame to be a part of their successful swim team. On the way home from a meet at Northwestern University on January 24, 1992, her team’s bus slid off an icy road and flipped over. After sustaining serious spinal injuries, doctors said Scott DeMaria would never walk again, but she resolved to prove them wrong. After six back surgeries and intense physical therapy, she was not only able to walk but swim. Scott DeMaria wasn’t able to compete like before, but proved she could do the impossible. She even went on to run a marathon.

Many years later, Scott

DeMaria decided to write a book to tell the story in her own words titled What Through the Odds, which is also in the process of being adapted into a screenplay.

One of the first points Scott DeMaria made in her presentation was how she also went to a Catholic high school named Xavier and later taught there, how she was glad to be in another Xavier, and how much she “loves speaking at Catholic schools, because of the environment.”

As Scott DeMaria told her story, she made it evident that what she accomplished would not have been possible without the support of her community at Notre Dame, her family, and God. One of her closing points was that although most people may not go through what she went through, “we all go through something. Everyone in the Catholic faith is so lucky because of

the support. I find myself thanking God everyday for the amazing support system he has set up for us.”

Haley Scott DeMaria’s book is available at her website, www.haleybook.com. All proceeds go to her foundation.

Amy BoeNews Writer

Student Senate elections were held at Xavier High School on Friday, September 19. The sophomore and junior classes were dismissed early from eighth period in order to hear speeches from their classmates running for Student Senate. Both classes elected six senators each. The freshman and senior classes did not have elections since the number of applicants matched the number of spots available.

Student Body President Ben Valentine said that his goals for Student Senate this year are to make sure everyone is able to attend International Round Table, increase interest in Pro-Life Week, and set a record for attendance at Mini Dance Marathon. Mrs.Goertz, the moderator for Student Senate, said that she and the rest of the officers shared Valentine’s goals. The next Student Senate meeting is October 11 in Mrs. Goertz’s room.

Jeff FriedenNews Writer

Scott deMaria explains her story to students. Meghan Gerke Photo.

Freshman Sophomore

Junior

Student senate representatives electedMcKenna Anderson

Adriana BacaMikayla Noonan

Daniel RichardsonTyler Testin

Mitchell Young

Amy BoeAlea Challenger

Matthew DowneyNic Ekland

Allison JasperAnna Zittergruen

Chris BallGrace Busse

Kylie DeWeesNick DurinFrank Hill

Quinton Scholer

Brett BurnsJeff Daubitz

Gwen CataldoPeter DeeganRyer Barnes

Jackson SchusterSenior

October 3, 2013 News 3

Syria: A timeline of key events

DeWees gives hope to Sandy Hook victimsMaria EftingNews Editor

March 2011:First major protests in Syria begin when citizens in Damascus and Daraa rally against the government and call for the release of political prisoners.

May 2011:Syrian government deploys its army against anti-regime protesters (rebels).

August 2011: President Obama calls for Syrian President Assad to step down.

February 2012:The United States closes its embassy in Damascus due to growing concerns of security.

July 2012:Top members of President

Assad’s government are killed in a bombing.

December 2012:Rebels capture Syrian military bases as the Syrian government begins to weaken.

February 2013:Major bombings occur in Damascus that kill dozens and wound over 2,000.

April 2013:The United Nations is informed by France and Britain that there is evidence pointing to the usage of chemical weapons by the Syrian government against rebel forces.

June 13, 2013The UN reports that between 90,000 and 100,000 civilians have

August 21 chemical weapons attack.

August 31, 2013President Obama gives Congress the opportunity to vote on potential measures to take in Syria.

September 9, 2013Russia gives Syria the option to give up its chemical arms.

September 16, 2013The UN finds convincing evidence that rockets containing the nerve agent sarin were used in the recent chemical attack.

September 27, 2013UN Security Council approves a plan demanding Syria turn over its chemical weapons.

been killed due to the ongoing violence in Syria. President Obama approves U.S. Military support to the rebels.

July 6, 2013Ahmad al-Jarba is appointed as the leader of the Syrian Opposition Coalition.

August 21, 2013The Syrian government is accused of leading a chemical weapons attack against citizens in Damascus suburbs, killing large amounts of people.

August 27,2013President Obama considers striking Syria to deter all chemical weapon use and to punish the country for its actions.

August 30, 2013U.S. Intelligence learns nearly 1,500 people were killed in the

Erin DrahazolNews Writer

she had never done before. “I started writing piano music.

I’ve been around vocal music for a while, but I’d never had a piano lesson or played piano in my life.”

Dewees released an album on iTunes consisting of the songs she wrote. Through her selflessness and desire to help others, she has already earned $9,000 and hopes to eventually achieve $15,000.

“To me, each song expresses a different emotion when dealing with a tragedy. I hope these songs can bring hope and healing to anyone and everyone affected by the Sandy Hook shooting.”

DeWees decided she would use the money she raised to build an Angel of Hope statue. The statue will not only serve as a reminder of Sandy Hook, but also as a symbol of overcoming adversity.

“I want to raise money to put the statue at Xavier in honor of children’s lives lost too soon.”

DeWees plans to host a fundraiser in May which will be held at Elmcrest Country Club.

“I have been completely

On December 14, 2012, a gunman entered Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, killing 26 students and teachers. A horrible time like this can define one’s character. Senior Kylie DeWees decided it would change her for the better.

“It often takes a painful situation to get our attention,” DeWees said. “On the day of the Sandy Hook shooting, I knew I was called to do something for the victims’ families.”

After the tragedy in Newtown, DeWees decided she was going to start playing the piano, an activity

The proposed Angel of Hope statue. Photo Submitted.

humbled by the amount of support for my fundraising efforts for this project. I definitely did not think it would spark such a huge backing from people all over, but I am very excited about the support.”

DeWees plans to attend a special one-year anniversary memorial gathering at Sandy Hook which will take place in December. She will donate hundreds of her CD’s to the Newtown community.

Dewees’ album cover. Photo Submitted.

Rebels raise the Syrian flag in protest. AP Images Photo.

Police officers break up conflict in Syria. AP Images Photo.

Protesters raise signs in disapproval of President Assad. AP Images Photo.

Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. Google Images Photo.

Xavier High SchoolOpinion4

Pump, pump, pump it up XHS saintsWe’ve got

spirit yes we do! We’ve got spirit how ‘bout you?! My question is: if we’ve got spirit, why don’t we actually show it? One particular

moment sticks out in my mind. We were up 45 to zero against Cedar Rapids Jefferson, when all of the sudden, I hear D-D-D DEFENSE erupting from across the field. The Jefferson student body is full of life and loudness. This makes me wonder why our student body has been so quiet the entire game. I’m not saying our student body doesn’t have its moments. Our hope for Hailey chant the following week and the group prayer for Tim Otting were definitely #saintstrong moments. Why can’t we keep up this enthusiasm and passion for the entire game, every game?

What if you can’t hear the cheers if you’re sitting in the back? Watch and listen to the people in front of you or follow the cheerleaders. Honestly, if you are completely unsure of the words being chanted, yell “ahhhh”, put your hands up, stomp your feet, or resort to yelling “I love football” which I have

been known to do occasionally. The point is you are trying and showing you care about being there.

The football guys are out there exerting endless energy, and the least we can do is show our support and appreciation for their hard work. You are at a football game; pay attention to what’s going on. It doesn’t matter if you aren’t an expert of the game. I think I have learned more about the game just

standing next to Hayley Deutmeyer than I ever knew before. I promise you will remember the intensity and the excitement of cheering way more than you will remember the texts you were too busy sending or the conversations you were participating in while facing the opposite direction from the game.

This isn’t directed at the freshmen only. The “freshman cheer” chant bothers me because it should

Don’t let 720 days define youIf you live to

be 75-years-old, you will have lived 27,375 days. Of that time, only 720 days are spent in high school. Right now, school seems like

it’s everything, but when you put the actual amount of time into perspective, you realize that there is so much more to come in your life than what happens to you in high school.

Everyone has heard the clichÈ “don’t judge a book by its cover,” but not many people can

actually follow through with it. Even though someone may look different, that has nothing to do with what they actually are like. It is

inevitable that there will always be the so called “popular” and “unpopular” crowds and those in between. If you dare to venture outside of your own clique and look past the labels others may have placed on them, you may realize there is always more to a person than what meets the eye.

Most people have heard of Megan Fox and Michael Phelps. But what few people don’t know is before Megan became famous for her good looks and acting abilities, she was bullied because of her aspirations to be an actress. And Michael’s classmates used to make fun of him for his long arms and lanky body, which without, he wouldn’t have had the success he did in swimming. It’s ironic that what they were made fun of is what helped them create

their success. They are just two examples of how others’ perceptions of you in high school can have little to no importance once you leave.

High school is the only time in your life where you can be defined by what clique you are in, what activities you do, or even who you’re dating. Once you leave high school, the only thing that matters is not what others think of you, but what you think of yourself.

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really be “Xavier students cheer.” As a student of Xavier we have so much to be proud of. We are surrounded by such a great community. Our football team is ranked number one; we should have the most school spirit out of anybody. If you make the most of it, I guarantee the student section will be some of the best memories of your high school experience. This is a time where everyone can come together to show other schools just how great we are. We may be small, but that’s not an excuse. We are mighty! As Katy Perry says, they’re gonna hear us roar.

Earn your pre-season rankThere is

nothing wrong with having high pre-season hopes and expectations. But if you think you are going to have everything given to you,

YOU ARE WRONG. Just because you are the predicted “Top Dogs” or “Number One” does not mean you are going to be entitled to wins or be guaranteed a championship at the end of the season. You have not earned anything yet.

Xavier has been known to have great activity programs year in and year out, but that does not

mean people are going to bow down to the Saints. We have to work harder than everyone else everyday because of who we are and where we come from. People enjoy beating us at anything ranging from football to show choir to BPA.

There are many different activities out there which have some form of a ranking system. For example, the 2012-2013 University of Southern California Trojans were ranked the preseason number one football team in America. They ended up having a near horrific season by USC standards. Another athletic team is the Miami Marlins. When they made their new stadium and hired a new manager along with many

new players to “make them better,” they ended up with one of the worst teams in Major League Baseball.

Just because you may be ranked very high in the state, does not give you the right to think you will just be given everything. Confidence is okay, but cockiness is not acceptable and should not be tolerated. So instead of thinking you are a big shot, be humble and work your tail off because you have been given the mark of “the best”. Do not take any plays off and do your job at all times to EARN your ranking.

Hannah ChuteH&L Editor

Daniel Vega Sports Writer

Amy BoeNews Writer

The Xavier Student Section shows their school spirit. Meghan Gerke Photo.

October 3, 2013 Opinion 5

Up close and personal: penny probsThe time

has come to eliminate the penny from U.S. currency. It’s absurd to think that, in light of our current

economic struggles, we continue to produce the one-cent piece when the cost of producing one penny is greater than twice the value of that penny. From a general business perspective, why would a company manufacture a product if the cost of making that product is greater than that product’s value? Simply put: I’m anti-penny.

Upon walking past a penny on the street, old-timers love to tell me that I donít know the true value of hard earned money. The spiel always seems to end with the overused Ben Franklin quote, “A penny saved

is a penny earned.” It seems pointless to pick up an almost worthless piece of change from the ground. Just as the cost of penny production is greater than its value, it seems as if the energy spent picking up a penny is greater than the reward of a free penny. The amount of germs that could be on a runaway

penny is revolting, for I have absolutely no idea where it has been during the last hour, much less the twenty years that have passed since it was minted. The rattling produced by pennies in your pocket not only makes me want to go crazy, but the thought of hearing pennies with every step is simply enough to make

me not want to put the effort into bending over and picking up the dirty piece of money.

You may be saying that it all adds up and eventually that one cent will be useful. Let’s say I pick up one penny, every day, for one year, my earnings would be a whopping $3.65! I’ll save my knees and back for that amount. It says a lot about the value of the penny when an empty soda can is worth five times that of the penny. It says that no one would care about their bottle deposit if it was only one-cent per can.

Fast forward two presidential terms, and I can clearly see the winning slogan: “Let’s Eliminate the Penny in 2020!”

Respect yourselfI know we

have all seen those movies or heard of a tacky plot line where some wise dude tells the main character that

they can make a difference and change the world. There are struggles along the way, but usually it ends happily. What is the main message in these movies? That one person can change the world? There is no way people even think twice about such a cheesy message.

However, Hollywood has something going there. Maybe not to change to world, because that sounds like world domination (which Hollywood also has, but I don’t think that it promotes as good of a message) but to make a difference. Making a difference in your state, community, church, school, or home is a great place to start. “But how can I make a difference?” you ask. Well children, let me tell you where to start.

The best place to go first is yourself. If you can’t change your habits and attitude, then you won’t make a very good impression or be a very good leader. How many people have heard of the phrase “be yourself?” Have said people actually taken that into account

and adjusted their attitudes? To me this phrase means to not care about the harsh opinions of others (aka judging). If you are being yourself and are happy, who’s to contradict you? This is not to be taken in a narcissistic way though. We need to be reasonable about loving who we are.

The next step is to respect your elders and then they will respect you. How many teenagers have thrown away the advice that their parents or teachers have given them? One of the best ways is to keep in contact with older family members that have more experiance and wisdom. I am always suprised by the little bits of advice my grandparents have given to me such as, “Don’t say anything that you don’t want repeated.” If everyone followed this, it would be a great start to gaining more respect as teenagers.Once we are able to respect those above us, then we will be respected and known as a leader.

Make a difference by respecting yourself and others, then you can change the world, one person at a time.

Nic EklandOpinion Assistant Editor

Chloe StreifOpinion Writer

Nic Ekland flashes a “useless” penny saved. Meghan Gerke Photo.

Where in Xavier has Pope Francis been visiting lately? Can you find where he is hiding? The answer to this week’s location will be revealed in the next issue of The Xpress.

Where’s the Pope?

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October 3, 2013 Mini-Feature 6

Don’t forget topick up the lucky girl on time.

• Boys, leave your shoes in the Commons before entering the dance.

• Embrace the dance! Good dancing is not needed for a funnight.

• Thank your date for an amazing night and make sure she gets home safely.

• Ladies:donotmakeyourdateorthegroupwait, be ready on time.

• Compliment your handsome date.• Thank them for dinner.• Eat the food you are given.

• Debt is not required for a good Homecoming dress.• Putasmucheffortintoyourdate’sattireasthedress.• Don’t dictate the whole night. Communicate with each

other.

• Boyspayfordinnersogirlspickupthetabforpictures.• Remember to pick out a dress that allows movement to

dancefreelythroughouttheevening.• #faceeachother

Guide to Being the Best Homecoming Date

Pre-Dance

Pictures & Dinner

The Dance

Listen up boys and girls, below are a few helpful tips to ensure you and your date enjoy Homecoming.

The Golden Rule:Don’t be a datezilla!

Use a pose that shows the dress.

Chivalryisnotdead!• Open the car door

for her.• Graciously pay for

dinner.• Tell her, “You’re

shining as bright as the chandeliers in Buckingham Palace.”

Howtoputonaboutinerre:1)Putpinintotheshirtandback out in a weaving motion

Gentlemen Ladies• Be civil and don’t

arguewithyourdate.• Make sure to buy the

tickets on time.

Act like you care while picking out the outfitandcoordintatewiththedate.

Nick Drahazol ‘14

Nick Robinson ‘14

Mikayla N

oonan ‘16 and Louie Hasley ‘15

2) Then put the pin through theflowerstemandbackintotheshirt.

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Xavier High School Student Life 7

Faculty FiascoThe teachers at Xavier have had their own experiences

at Homecoming. Here are just a few brave teachers willing to share.

Mr. Farrell

Mr. Hayward

Mrs. Wagner and Mrs. Whitt

Mr. Lilly

Mrs. Moses

Page Design, Photos and Information Collected by Brady Hoffman Photos and Information Collected by Julie Woods

The only story I can think of involves my worst Homecoming date ever. My girlfriend dumped me a week before Homecoming, but she said she would still go to the dance with me because it was too late to find another date for me. We went together. She spent the whole night dancing with other guys. I’m still mad at her to this day. She is also my wife.

Mrs. Whitt and I were in the same homecoming group freshman year. Neither of us liked our dates, so every time a slow song came on we would run away from our dates and meet at the drinking fountain until the slow song ended.

My senior year my date turned out to be the Homecoming queen. They used to drive convertible Corvettes around the Kingston stadium track with the homecoming candidates. I am still trying to block out the fashion nightmare back then.

I have very fond memories of my senior year Homecoming because I had just acquired my first car, a light blue 1982 Volvo with so many rust holes that people used to ask me if it had been shot up by a machine gun. But it had a sun roof that opened with a hand crank and the engines worked. That was good enough for me.

Senior year, I was dating this guy from another school. It was approaching Homecoming time, and obviously I wanted to go with my boyfriend at the time. Unfortunately, he said he couldn’t, but didn’t really give me a reason. Lo and behold, I show up to the dance with a good friend, and who is there accompanying another girl? MY BOYFRIEND! Needless to say this ruined my night, but I got photographic evidence of the hurt he caused me to remind myself never to let anyone make me feel like that again!

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8 FeatureOctober 3, 2013

Who Will be Crowned?

Female NomiNees

Rachel Brady

Ameena Challenger

Morgan Noonan

Quinlan Moran

Hannah Chute

Lauren Smith Football

“I love pink and bows, and my

favorite person in the world is my

Grammy.”

Show Choir Tennis

Newspaper Editor

“My name is a palindrome. You can spell it the same forwards

and backwards.”

Student Senate

St. Joe’s Youth Group

Mathnasium Instructor

“That’s why her hair is so big... It’s

full of secrets.”

Cheerleading Student Senate

Show Choir

“I used to have a short haircut when I

was little and other kids thought I was a boy.

‘Hey that boy can’t be on our team!’”

Poms NewspaperNHS

“My favorite thing about homecoming is when the band plays through the halls for

the pep rally.”

Cross Country

SoccerVoce

“Be yourself; everyone else is

taken.”

Golf Cross Country

NHS

Information: Colette Miller Design: Anna White Pictures: Meghan Gerke

Amanda Wymore Photo



Female NomiNees

Rachel Brady

Ameena Challenger

Morgan Noonan

Quinlan Moran

Hannah Chute




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Show Choir Tennis

Newspaper Editor


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Cross Country

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Golf Cross Country

NHS


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Rachel Brady

Ameena Challenger

Morgan Noonan

Quinlan Moran

Hannah Chute




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Show Choir Tennis

Newspaper Editor


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Student Senate




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Golf Cross Country

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Rachel Brady

Ameena Challenger

Morgan Noonan

Quinlan Moran

Hannah Chute




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full of secrets.”


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Cross Country

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taken.”

Golf Cross Country

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male NomiNees

Gino Berutti

“I’m an Italian Panda.”

Wrestling St. Jude’s Parish

Football

Logan Clarahan

Ben Valentine

Quinton Scholer

Cameron Junge

Bryce Grimm

Football NHSBaseball

“I shaved my eyebrows in 6th

grade.”

Xavier Ambassador

Baseball

“My favorite thing about homecoming is being with my friends,

the football game, and shaking it on the

dance floor.”

Campus Ministry

BasketballManager

Acting

“Wait, coach, what?”

Football NHSStudent Senate

“I’m just here to read my keys

and do my job.”

Football Track

Student Senate

Student Senate

Football


“If my name wasn’t Logan, it would be Hank.”



male NomiNees

Gino Berutti



Football

Logan Clarahan

Ben Valentine

Quinton Scholer

Cameron Junge

Bryce Grimm



grade.”

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and do my job.”

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male NomiNees

Gino Berutti



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Logan Clarahan

Ben Valentine

Quinton Scholer

Cameron Junge

Bryce Grimm



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dance floor.”

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and do my job.”

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Xavier High SchoolHealth & Lifestyle10

MYTH VS. FACT

Going outside with wet

hair makes it more

likely to catch a cold.

One will feel cold, but it has been proven that someone is not at a higher risk of getting sick.

“An apple a day

keeps the doctor

away.”

Blueberries work more efficiently to stay healthy. They are rich in antioxidants and fiber.

Swallow a teaspoon of white granulated sugar to stimulate a nerve to make the body forget about the hiccups.

Getting scared is a way to

get rid of hiccups.

Snacks will spoil

anyone’s appetite.

Properly sized snacks two to three hours before a meal helps someone not over eat. A handful is the proper size for a snack.

Page Design by: Hannah Chute, Erin Drahozal, and Jeff Frieden. Information: from www.cnn.com and St. Luke’s Hospital. Pictures from: Clipart

When it comes to health, there are a lot of myths. Here are a few of them, their facts, and what should really be done to stay

healthy.

Xavier High School

FACT

October 3, 2013 A & E 11

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From the print and paper to the big screen

Catching Fire is the second book turned movie in this futuristic trilogy. The story will follow around protagonists Peeta and Katniss after winning the Hunger Games and starting the rebellion against the Capitol. But this time there’s a twist: the 75th annual Hunger Games called the Quarter Quell is where things never go according to plan.

Clary Fray’s life is turned completely upside down when her mother disappears. While investigating, she discovers that the world is being threatened by demons and that she descends from warriors called Shadow Hunters, who are trying to protect the human race. After finding others in similar positions, they team up to save a place called the Downworld.

The Fault in Our Stars

The Mortal Instruments:

The City of Bones

Teenage years are difficult enough as it is, but Hazel Grace Lancaster has to deal with that plus the burden of having an uncommon form of lung cancer. Her simple life is given a new meaning when she meets Augustus Waters at a therapy session. This film adaptation of the immensely popular book will make viewers relate to the pain of being a teenager in love along with the unimaginable horror of fighting cancer.

Catching Fire

Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters

Julie WoodsA&E Writer

“I read the book and I’m so excited. I really liked the first one. It’s my favorite movie!” Freshman Addy Hoffman.

“Honestly, I didn’t like the movie because they made up a lot of scenes or put them out of order.” Senior Kayla Lansing.

“I never believe the movie version will be exactly the same as a book. However, I love watching any movie about a book I have read.” Mrs. Marshall.

“The movie was rough and I wasn’t a big fan of it. I’m not a fan of books turning into movies.” Junior Ryan Williams.

In this second movie adaptation of the Percy Jackson series, Percy, Annabeth, and Grover embark on a mission to find the legendary Golden Fleece in order to save their beloved camp half blood. The obstacles they will face on their way are more intense than anything they've encountered thus far. To make things even harder, they have the Titan leader, Kronos, and his army of monsters trying to stop them.

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Theater Cedar Rapids begins their seasonWhat started as a humble

beginning in 1929 has grown to allure people, families, and out-of-state friends to the corner of Third Street and First Avenue. Theater Cedar Rapids is hoping to make this year one to remember as they celebrate “80 Seasons of Magic.” TCR has been open for just over three years after recovering from the floods of 2008. Directors, actors, and crew members are preparing for an exciting, as well as diverse, list of plays and musicals that will draw

crowds from all over the state.TCR will be running nine

shows this season over the course of ten months. Each show runs for just under a month at a time, with most performances taking place on the weekends. The monumental season started on September 26 with The Music Man. This three-day concert performance highlighted classic hits from the musical and was accompanied by the music of Iowa Orchestra. The next scheduled show, Jesus Christ

Ashley PudilA&E Assistant Editor

“TCR gives me the chance to perform in front of lots of people and learn from actors and actresses in the community.” Senior Angelica Elkema

Superstar, is a rock opera about the last weeks of Christ’s life. It will premiere on October 11 and will run until November 2.

TCR is also showing popular shows such as Miracle on 34th Street, To Kill a Mockingbird, and Les Misérables later in the season. However, these tickets are already available for sale, with prices ranging from $15 to $80. Performance-goers can order their tickets online or stop at TCR’s box office.

For a complete list of shows

Jesus Christ Superstar

Miracle on 34th Street

To Kill a Mockingbird

Les Miserables

Rated: PGOpen: Oct. 11, 2013

Price: $20 - $35

Christ’s final days are dramatized with emotional intensity, thought-provoking edge and explosive theatricality. Propelled by a stirring score, by turns driving and majestic, satirical and tender, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR illuminates the transcendent power of the human spirit with a passion that goes straight to the heart.

Rated: GOpen: Nov. 29, 2013

Price: $15 - $35

The heart-warming tale of a man who claims to be Kris Kringle while he works as Macy’s Santa. Kris unleashes waves of good will with Macy’s customers, and touches the heart of everyone he meets. However, not everyone believes in Santa Claus, and Kris ends up in court, where the Spirit of Christmas prevails.

Rated: PGOpen: March 21, 2014

Price: $10 - $30

Through the eyes of “Scout,” a feisty six-year old tomboy, To Kill a Mockingbird carries us on an odyssey through the fires of prejudice and injustice in 1932 Alabama. Based on the classic novel by Harper Lee.

Rated: PGOpen: June 20, 2014Price: $25 - $40, $80

An international smash-hit, Les Misérables is the moving story of Jean Valjean and his struggle for redemption and peace. Set against the backdrop of the French Revolution, this popular masterpiece promises to be one of TCR’s biggest undertakings.

and times, as well as how to get involved in productions, visit their website: www.theatrecr.org.

Information from theatrecr.org

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What decade would you be from?

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The past century has been full of many different types of people, historical events, trends, and styles. Many things have changed and have been invented. It was our job to find out which decades people would prefer to live in. We surveyed Xavier students and had 383 responses.

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When the Saints go marching inThe Marching Saints take the

audience up and over the clouds in “Aerial Visions: Music From Atop the Earth.” Director Ms. Kelli Swehla and the members of the marching band have been preparing for their season since the dog days of summer.

The marching band is made up of students from all grades and skill levels. Especially this year, many young, excited freshmen joined band. “This year’s group is awesome!” Swehla said. “The best part about having so many freshmen is that they are really doing well and they push our upper classmen to be even better. It is very exciting to have such a big class when thinking about the future of Xavier Band.”

Being in marching band, like any other activity at Xavier, is belonging to a community, which started at band camp in the beginning of August. That week brought the band closer together and gave the returning members a chance to get to know the freshmen. One of those freshmen is trumpet player Connor Miller. He decided to join band because he was introduced to it in middle school and really enjoyed it. “ W e spend so much time together we sort of have to get to know each other,” Miller said. “By the end, we’re all one big happy family!”

Competitions are also a part of the band season. They have three major invitationals that they will be attending. Their first two were held on September 28 and took place at Linn-Mar High

School and Marion High School. The group placed eighth at Linn-Mar and sixth at Marion. The next competition will be on October 5 at Prairie High School. Marching band will also perform at their State competition, which will be held on October 12 at Kingston Stadium. Tickets are available for sale at each competition for around five dollars.

Above: The tuba players perform at a Xavier half time show with the band.Below: Drum majors senior Mike Fay and junior Katherine Bauer salute before the performance.Meghan Gerke Photos.

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Xavier High SchoolSports14Golf improves and hopes to maintain wins

Undefeated Saints football team looks for further improvement

The Saints golfers have been working hard this season since the beginning of the school year. Their hard work has been paying off and they have been earning a couple of first and second place finishes against tough competition.

Xavier finished with a big victory over Cedar Rapids Linn-Mar, Dubuque Wahlert, and Waterloo East at Saint Andrews Golf Course in Cedar Rapids on Thursday, September 12. They barely edged out Linn-Mar who has been on the Saints’ heels all season.

“We definitely have a better team if we all play our best. To win our division, we will need our younger guys to play well and our seniors need to continue their success,” senior John Ingwersen said.

The Saints backed the win at Saint Andrews with another win at Pheasant Ridge Golf Course in Cedar Falls on Monday, September 16. They finished with a score of 306, which was six strokes ahead of the rest of the competition.

“We played very consistently and our upperclassmen stepped up for this meet,” senior Matt Junge

said. “Individually, I did fairly well, I was two strokes off of medalist.”

The golfers fell just a few of strokes short in two, second place finishes at Beaver Hills Golf Course in Cedar Falls and at FinkBine Golf Course in Iowa City. At Beaver Hills, the Saints fell just short of Cedar Rapids Kennedy. At FinkBine, the Saints were edged by the Linn-Mar Lions.

The Saints play again Monday, September 30, at St. Andrews where they will host the Iowa City Little Hawks and the Cedar Rapids Prairie Hawks.

A quick sign of the cross, a subtle tap on the side of a cleat, and a swift brush across the face are all some rituals players may perform when their team is about to take the field. The class 4A Xavier Saints football team has a routine they have been sticking to for about many years.

“Before every game, we try to keep the same routine going that has been around for about 16 years. We are doing the same warm-up drills in the same order and we pray the rosary before games,” head football coach Duane Schulte said.

Xavier faced Dubuque Wahlert Friday, September 20, at Loras College. The Saints shutout the Golden Eagles by a score of 38-0. Senior Quarterback Quinton Scholer threw three touchdown passes in the first half to seniors Wes Gardner and Frank Hill and to junior Joe Welch.

Adding to the Saints’ success in the Wahlert game, the players sacked Dubuque’s quarterback five times and had 21 more first-downs than Wahlert did.

“We are trying to improve on everything, not just defensive and offense. We want to get better in every aspect from drills and practices to games,” coach Schulte said.

The team played the Cedar Rapids Kennedy Cougars at Kingston Stadium, Friday, September 27. The Saints shutout

the Cougars for the third straight year, winning 24-0. Tailback senior Brendan Miller carried the ball for a total of 150 yards, 27 times. Scholer threw eight of 12 passes for 92 total yards.

Xavier has allowed only seven points against them this season and has shutout four of five teams improving their record to 5-0. The Homecoming game will be played against the Cedar Rapids Washington Warriors on Friday, October 4 at 7 p.m.

The golf team poses for a picture after their third place finish in the Dubuque Wahlert Invite on Thursday, August 22.

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Shannon MulcaheySports Editor

Senior Brendan Miller heads to the endzone in the game against Kennedy at Kingston Stadium, Friday, September 27.

Meghan Gerke Photo.

Daniel VegaSports Writer

Embracing the injuriesAthletes subject their bodies

to pain and they daily test their mental toughness. One of the most difficult challenges an injured athlete has to go through is having to watch their teammates participate in a sport they love.

Xavier junior football player Nate Lux was hurt Septeber 6 during a game against Cedar Rapids Jefferson.

“It was a routine play. I went to make a tackle, but my knee went in and my leg went out,” said Lux. It was a torn ACL, which means he is out for six months.

Despite his situation, Lux is still staying optimistic. “Sitting on the sideline watching my friends play a game that I love is really hard, but I know I can help my team in other ways,” Lux said. “Tearing my ACL just makes me want to come back stronger.”

Xavier junior soccer payer

Mason Hoxie has a similar situation. Hoxie fractured his fibia and tore a ligament in his foot playing soccer for his club team over the summer.

“It was really hard going through the halls with crutches but now that I am in a boot, it is a lot easier,” Hoxie said.

From the perspective of athletes, as shown, it can be very humbling to think that all they have worked for can be taken away in a second.

“You never know when things can get taken away from you. I would say to never take anything for granted,” Hoxie said.

Players would tell others to embrace every aspect of sports, even the obstacles that might get in the way of goals.

Nic EklandSports Writer

October 3, 2013 Sports 15Q&A with Xavier’s Sports Manager and Student Trainer

Schmitt races aheadVolleyball adapts to new facesFor many cross country

participants, running has always been a big part of their lives.

This, however, is not exactly true for Xavier cross country runner Jacob Schmitt.

“I did not always love running,” the senior captain said. “I’d say as I got used to it and started to do it more, I began to enjoy it.”

The 18-year-old was ranked the ninth fastest high school runner in Iowa this season and is the top runner for the Saints. He placed fifth at the Linn-Mar Invite and 22nd at the Cedar Rapids Invite in September.

“I definitely feel more pressure to do well,” Schmitt said. “I know that I’m the fastest so I feel that I should lead every practice.”

Besides running cross country in the fall, Schmitt is also involved in track, bowling, and, as he says, “the great sport of math.” He wants to perform well in all of his activities during his last year, including stepping it up at state cross country.

“If he keeps working the way he does and he stays healthy I think he will end up doing very well,” Head Coach Bryan Jones said.

Even though Schmitt has been running a long time, it does not get much easier. Jitters and conditioning always provide new challenges.

“No matter where we are or who we are competing against,” Schmitt said, “I am all nerves.

I’m just going to work hard in practice and run my own race.”

On September 20 at the Cascade Invite on the Fillmore Fairways Golf Course, the Xavier boys placed first and the girls placed second. Jacob Schmitt finished third with a time of 17:38 and sophomore Jenny Dickes finished sixth with a time if 16:23.

Last Thursday in Iowa City at the Eastern Iowa Classic, the girls team ranked first overall. Dickes placed fourth with a time of 15:54 and senior Marinna Schroud placed eighth, finishing in a time of 16:26. The boys ranked second overall. Schmitt placed ninth, running in 17:17.

The Saints ran Monday at the Iowa City West Invite. The teams run again this Saturday at the Clinton Classic.

Morgan BreitbachSports Assistant Editor

The Xavier volleyball team is trying to continue their success from last season, but with a new coach and some new faces. The team looks to improve on impressive accomplishments that include their first conference championship and an appearance in the 4A State Tournament. The Saints are off to a good start, accumulating an 18-7 record and defeating top teams in the state.

“I think we are very strong this year, we have beat the second and third ranked teams in 5A so I think we can go far,” said junior Madsy Richards.

Richards is new to varsity and is hoping to make an impact this year. The Saints suffered a setback Tuesday, September 17, when they fell to Cedar Rapids Kennedy in five sets, 25-21, 21-25, 25-16, 21-25, 10-15. Junior Kayla Torson led the Saints with 20 kills and six aces. Senior Britni Scholtes had 50 assists. Xavier led the night in assists (51), serving percentage (.941), and aces (11), but it was not enough to overcome Kennedy.

“We just need to push each other to our fullest potential, work hard in practice,” said Richards. Richards added 14 kills on the night.

Xavier looked to come back Saturday, September 21, at a tournament hosted by Marion. Xavier won their first four games against Union Community, Marion, Cascade, and North Linn, all in two sets and earning them a berth in their third straight championship game. They faced the Marion Indians again and won the first set 25-14, before dropping the last two 25-20, 13-15, ultimately taking second place in the tournament.

The Saints headed to Iowa City to take on the Little Hawks in a conference matchup. Scholtes contributed 49 assists and 14 digs, senior Halle Heying added 19 digs and 13 aces, and Torson had 21

kills to help the Saints take down the Little Hawks in four sets, 25-20, 23-25, 25-23, and 25-14. Senior Kasey Vanden Bosch added 12 kills and senior Kara Zwanziger blocked five to aid in the victory. Xavier headed to Dubuque Hempstead Saturday, September 29. The Saints went 3-2, defeating Jefferson and Western Dubuque in 2 sets before dropping to Hempstead. They came back strong in the quarter finals to defeat Pleasant Valley 21-15, 21-18, and faced Hempstead again in the semi finals. The Saints lost 19-21, 16-21, and took third in the tournament. Torson led Xavier with 46 kills, also adding 33 digs on the day. Richards contributed 31 kills. Scholtes collected 106 assists and Heying made 62 digs and served 5 aces.

The Saints played again at home against Cedar Rapids Washington on Tuesday, October 1.

Katherine BauerCopy Editor

Question #1: What sports do you manage?

Question #2: What is something fun that you get to do as a sports manager?

Question #3: What has been the best part of your job?

Mikayla Sherman ‘15Sports ManagerMaddy Bailey Photo.

Mitch Anderson ‘16Student Athletic Trainer

Maddy Bailey Photo.

Question #1: What sports do you work with?

Question #2: What is one thing people do not know about being a student trainer?

Question #3: What has been the best part of your job?

Design & Info by Shannon Mulcahey and Morgan Breitbach

Answer #1: I manage volleyball, girls basketball, softball and girls soccer.

Answer #2: I give pep talks to the players before a game and I write “believe” on my wrist before every game.

Answer #3: The best part has been getting to see the team succeed.

Answer #1: I help out with every sport during the seasons.

Answer #2: I help give athletes mas-sages and I will learn how to bandage people up.

Answer #3: I help students over-come injuries and help prevent injuries which is a gratifying experience.

Senior Jacob Schmitt leads the Saints at Noelridge Park.

Mrs. Wagner Photo.

Seniors Kara Zwanziger and Kasey Vanden Bosch go up for a block at a Xavier home game.

Abby Watson Photo.

October 3, 2013Backpage

Give me an Give me aWill you go to Homecoming with me?

Jacob Francois

Kayla FullerMitchell YoungEmma Delaney

Matt Downey

Morgan Brown

Miles SullivanMorgan Delaney Max HammerburgChristine Jengwa

H C

Salim KherbaouiHalle Heying

Austin Wille

Amanda Heeren

“I was at Kayla’s house when a bunch of guys came over. Max came out of his car and said ‘Will you go to homecoming with me and Colonel Sanders?’ He had KFC.” Christine Jengwa ‘15

“I was in the choir room when everyone

in acting spelled out ‘HC’ with pom poms.

They yelled ‘Give me an H, give me a C, will

you go to Homecoming with me?’”

Kayla Fuller ‘16

“I put a sign above her toilet that said, ‘Emma if you really gotta go, go with Mitchell.’ I got the idea from my brother.” Mitchell Young ‘16

“I was at his house studying and he said he

had to finish an episode of Family Guy first. I

opened up Neflix and the profile names were

changed to, ‘Amanda, HC with Austin?’”

Amanda Heeren ‘14

“I was pulling into my street after team dinner and he walked in front of my car and held up a stop sign. He flipped it around and it said ‘HC?’”Halle Heying ‘14

“I made a sign that said ‘It would be a knock out if you would attend homecoming round 2 with me’ and I gave it to her before cross country.”

Miles Sullivan ‘14“I wrote ‘HC’ on her driveway with chalk.

After I asked her, with some help from

Rowdy, I had John Hovda surprise her

with some loud and bright fireworks.”

Matt Downey ‘15

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