Dozens of disappointed Wildcats wandered the student parking lot this morning after news spread that Bacon Friday had been canceled.
Dude, where’s my bacon?
Ignatian Men Confront the Real Issues
Chris Laham ’13
On the eve of the 2012 Elections it was an anxious day for the men who partook in the Informed Ignatian Debate. In this debate, moderated by Mr. Michael Howard, instructor in History, each group was to prepare responses to several topic areas: the deficit, drug policy, gun control and health care. classmates who were members of several political caucuses on campus went head to head over heated topics regarding the recent presidential election.
These informed Ignatius men were thoroughly prepared and did the school proud with their sound and respectful arguments. Though there was no clear winner because of the sheer preparedness of the informed Ignatians, one thing was certain, they all harbored strong beliefs and had no problem communicating their respective points of view.
You can see the debate here through the Itunes Library. Other guest speakers performances are also located there.
Informed Ignatians Debate 2012
This week members of the student community gathered after school for a lively debate. The presentations from both sides were on the issues surrounding the 2012 election.
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EYE EXCLUSIVE: Interview with Olympic gold medalist Missy Franklin
Greg Ziton ’13 interview with Missy Franklin
In a few words how can you describe your experience in London this summer?
“Probably, awestruck. So Memorable and fun. I had so much fun. It was just, by far, the most incredible experience I’ve had in my life. It was so much fun and it was just such a blessing to be there.”
And what was it like to do all that as a 17 year old?
“That was crazy. That was so insane. I’ve always dreamt about going to the Olympics, but I never thought I’d be able to do it at 17, and while I was still at Regis. To have that support back home, of my high school, I think was absolutely huge for me. It’s such a close-knit high school and to have all them cheering for me, I think made a huge difference, and they were an immense part of my success there.”
Who is the coolest or your favorite person you’ve gotten to meet?
“Oh gosh, I’d have to say the basketball team, and LeBron James. The USA basketball team came in and they said hi to everyone, and so I got to meet all of them and they were all so nice. But even going after, I’ve met so many incredible people since then and I just did a movie with a cameo, in a movie with Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn, and I got to meet them and like be in a movie scene with them, which is like just the coolest thing ever. So, that was really great.”
What’s the craziest request you’ve gotten?
“The craziest request I got was, oh gosh. . . I don’t know, that’s really hard. I’ve gotten some really really great requests, and I wish I could do them all, but if it’s time consuming I can’t. One of my favorite things I’ve been able to do was Stand up To Cancer. I loved being able to go there and do that. And I went to the MTV Music Awards and the same week that I was there, I went to the VMA’s, which was amazing. So, those were probably some of the coolest things, but I don’t know if I can think of a crazy one.”
Do you have one favorite Olympic memory? “There is so many. I think a few that really stand out are the medley relay on the last night with Dana [Vollmer], Allison [Schmidt], and Rebecca [Soni]. Just going out there, braking a world record, and winning gold, It was just the perfect way to end the meet. I was doing it with the most incredible girls. And I’ve never had so much fun on a relay before, we had an absolute blast and we just left everything we had in the water, and it was just finishing that race and having Allison get out, and just all the hugging there for what seemed like forever, but not long enough. It was just so special for me and I will always remember that moment.”
What was all the attention during after the Olympics like?
“It’s been hard to adjust. It’s definitely not something I’m used to yet but I think the biggest change is just recognition. So many people recognize me now and notice me when I go out so it’s like weird just doing things that I always do but having people recognize me and come over and say hi which is always great but I’m still getting used to it.” Put hat on her and put her in middle of group to avoid recognition.
Do you think your experience at the Olympics changed you as a person?
“I think the experiences have helped me grow as a person. I have learned so much from them and I think they’ve taught me a lot of morals and a lot of beliefs that I hold true to my heart and I feel like those do make me who I am. I feel like they have changed me, but in a good way. They’ve changed me for the better and helped me mature and grow and learn more the whole way.”
Has going to a Jesuit High School affected you and your swimming career?
“Oh absolutely. My religion has grown so strongly with Regis. I have a close relationship with God and I absolutely love him above all else and I don’t think it would be like that if I hadn’t gone to Regis and sometimes it’s the small prayers that get me through everything that’s happening and I don’t think I would be able to do that without having God in my life or without recognizing his existence every single day in my life and just having him there and knowing that I have him through all my moments, the good and the bad. It’s one of the best parts [of my life] and I wouldn’t have any of that without Regis so obviously I owe them more than I can say.”
Why remain an amateur to swim in high school and college? “I don’t know if I’m going to swim for my high school team this year, but I am going to swim in college…It was a very hard decision, but I feel like swimming and being a part of a college team is an experience that you can only get once and I that’s one of those experiences that will change me for the better. I think I’m going to learn so much from it and I’m going to become a better person, a better swimmer, and a better teammate because of college swimming. It just looks like so much fun. It looks like a blast and I just really want to be a part of that.”
Do you know where you’re going to go to college?
“I have it narrowed down. I don’t know where I’m going to go, but I have taken recruiting trips to California-Berkley and the University of Georgia. I’m going to the University of Texas on Thursday and I may go to the University of Southern California but that will probably be it.”
(Since the interview she has announced that she will attend the University of California-Berkley)
How crazy is your schedule?
“It’s very hard…So I’m now swimming eight times a week for about two hours every time. I’m also doing weights for one hour three times per week. I go to school from 8:00 to 2:45 every single day. So on Tuesdays and Thursdays I’ll swim before school and every single day I’ll swim after school and then we have practice on Saturdays. And then I normally on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays have weights. So I go to lifting weights after swim practice. So it’s like 8:00 to 2:45 at school, 3:45 to 5:45 at swimming, 6:30 to 7:30 at weights, and then I probably get home around 8:00 and then I get started on all of my homework. That’s three days of the week. And then I’ve been traveling so much that I’m normally gone on the weekends flying to California or Texas or my recruiting trips, or just flying out to New York just for a few days for banquets or things like that. So it’s pretty hectic right now.”
Do you feel like you are able to live a normal teenage life?
“I think that I have a new normal for me. I don’t think my life will ever go back to the way it was before the Olympics, but that’s what the Olympics do for an athlete’s career. They make you really well-known and this is my new normal now. I love it. I’m getting adjusted to it, but I’m getting used to kind of going out and talking to new people and flying here and there. I’m having a blast with it, I really am. It can be stressful at times, but I really, really love it. There are times when I’m away and I miss a football game back home or I missed homecoming last weekend, so there are definitely things that I’m missing out on but where I am at that time is where I need to be and I know that I’m getting incredible experiences that a lot of teenagers don’t have the opportunity to get either so I’m blessed.”
Do you have any post-swimming career plans?
“Well I am kind of looking into marine biology for a major, but I feel like the ultimate dream, after my whole swimming career is done, I want to have a family and kids. That’s my number one priority. But I’m in love with dolphins, like obsessed with dolphins. I absolutely adore them more than anything and I would love to be a part of a dolphin research center or even create my own research center for dolphins and maybe help them be involved in rehab for mentally and physically disabled [people]. But we’ll see, I would love that. I think that would be so cool to go to work every day not only with incredible people but with incredible animals.”
What advice do you have for any student-athlete trying to find balance?
“ I would have to say prioritizing and time-management. I know it has been said and your parents say it all the time but honestly it’s huge. You have to first prioritize what needs to be done and what really, really has to be done and has to be done well. And then you have to spend your time on the things that you have a higher priority for and kind of work your way down the list. Just breathing. I think that’s huge is when you’re insanely stressed out, take deep breaths. If you need to take a 30-minute power nap, do it. Wake up, feel refreshed. Just breathe and take it all in because I know right now we’re insanely stressed and with high school and college there will be one point in our lives when we look back at it and wish that we could be in that position again. So just realize how blessed we are with everything around us and know that we’re going to get it done. We just have to work through it to get it done.”
Arrupe struggles with low volunteers this fall
By DOMINIC GIDEON ’14
It’s Tuesday after school. Many kids are going home. Others go to football or soccer practice, or make their way to an extra-curricular. But for senior Zach Valletta, Arrupe is his after school destination, where he is far from a stranger. He’s been doing Arrupe service since his first year at Ignatius. \”My family has a history of doing [service], so it’s just one of those things you have to do during freshman year. And I enjoyed it, so I kept going back and I built a lot of cool relationships.”
RESTAURANT REVIEW: NoodleCat
NoodleCat
West Side Market
2549 Lorain Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44113
Price: $$
Rating: ***
EDITOR’S NOTE: In recognition of the West Side Market”s 100th Anniversary, the Eye will be reviewing a WSM food stand in each issue this year. Armed with $100 dollars in cash, Tim Domzalski, Eye Food Critic, will be exploring the best the Market has to offer.
I was feeling a bit under the weather so a little soup sounded like it would hit the spot. After much rambling around the West Side Market I found NoodleCat. You will know you hit NoodleCat when a large grinning cat seems to wave at you from a red bowl. All of the fresh ingredients ranging from meats, noodles, and vegetables are on display. Preparation takes place in plain sight. Their mainstay are contemporary Ramen noodles. These are a far cry from the brick packages college students may utilize. Some other dishes include College Ramen ($5), with chicken corn and peas, and Pork Miso Ramen ($7), that includes pork, miso, scallions and greens, as well as others. In addition to various soups NoodleCat also serves steam buns, which are Japanese white bread stuffed like a sandwich. Steam bun options include BBQ Ohio Pork and Smoked Turkey, both at $3.
I decided on the Takahachi Ramen, which is the most expensive item on the menu at the stunning price of eight dollars. This features garlic broth, more garlic, Ohio-farmed pork, dashi, sesame seeds, and scallions. In a few minutes a large and very hot container was nestled in my hands. I opened the top and an intense heat flew up to smother my face. Seeing how I had a few minutes to wait before I could eat it without scalding my mouth, I took it back to Ignatius. The soup’s ingredients were arranged thoughtfully within the container-nori criss-crossed on top, sprinkled with various spices upon the nori. When the appetizing smells hit my nostrils I couldn’t wait any longer. Though my first spoonful was still exceptionally hot, I could taste layers of spices. The dominant flavor of garlic was complemented by the taste of sesame and a hint of dashi, a Japanese seasoning. Unlike many other soups which lack a subsistent amount of meat, I was surprised to find that it had a good amount of pork in it. All the flavors meshed brilliantly, getting a bit of each herb in every bite, with a huge amount of filling Ramen noodles.
Overall I found it very satisfying. The price was a bit high at $8, but it was filling. Not to mention, there were equally large soups at $5, so it is pretty affordable. With a great mix of herbs, meat, and noodles, this earthy meal provides warmth and flavor to a cold, bland, autumn day. NoodleCat is open Mon. and Wed. until four, and on Fri. to six. “
AS EYE SEE IT: First time voters sound off
Today, voters across the United States will trek to polling places to cast their ballots for the President of the United States. Among them are two Ignatius seniors who are voting for the first time. We asked each to share who they are voting for, and why.
Why I’m voting for Romney
By CHRIS LAHAM ’13
As a senior in high school you are usually surrounded with a lot of work. Between homework, \”college stuff,”
The sounds of silence: Gennessee Abbey retreat offers students space for reflection
By QUILLAN AUSTRIA ’14
How would you like to wake up at 2:25 A.M to pray? Three seniors, along with their proctors, ventured four hours to Piffard, New York to pray and reflect on the Gennessee Abbey Retreat. The retreat brings a group of up to 12 seniors to a monastery where they live for three days along with trappist monks. Because some of the monks took a vow of silence, the retreat could be described as quiet, to say the least. The members of the retreat would have periods of silence that would last about three hours. Along with the silence the members received spiritual guidance from Fr. Jerome of the monastery. He would provide wisdom and answers to any question the retreat members had. Their day consisted of a series of prayers and naps from 2:00 A.M. until 9:00 A.M.; then
they would walk to the abbey for mass at 4:00 P.M.; and at 6:40 P.M. every night, they would join with some of the monks and perform a compline, or evening prayer, before going to bed.
The Gennessee Abbey retreat is meant to be a time of prayer and reflection. It provides seniors the opportunity to experience the life of a monk and see the inner workings of a monastery. The goal is not to convince students to adopt a monastic life. Rather, it’s to give them a chance to embrace something we rarely find in our busy, noisy lives: silence.
The monks have to be self-sufficient and provide the funds needed to keep the monastery running. In order to do so, the monks bake bread and sell it. On one day of the retreat, the monks baked 15,000 loaves of bread. “
After Week 10 stumble, Wildcats roar into playoffs with 35-26 win
‘Cats deny resilient Fitch behind McVey, defensive toughness
By JOHN FANTA ’13
After their Week 10 tight loss to the Saint Edward Eagles, the Wildcats came off the field and immediately had to refresh their focus to the Austintown Fitch Falcons. The Wildcats still had the #2 seed in OHSAA Region 1, as the #7 seeded Falcons were no usual Regional Quarterfinal opponent. As Coach Kyle said after the Week 10 tough defeat, \”It’s always a closely contested battle. It’s time now, to shift our focus on the playoffs and put this behind us. This is a blessing, I truly believe it.”
