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Letter to the editor:

BYOD provides avenue for distraction

This year, Hoban implemented the

“Bring Your Own Device” (BYOD)

initiative which enabled students

to bring in and register their mobile

devices including cell phones, iPads and

eReaders. The purpose of this initiative

was to test the school’s plan to provide all

students with their own iPads for use in

school next year which will make Hoban a

part of the growing community of schools

possessing a “one-to-one” program. The

idea behind a “one-to-one” program is to

enable the increased use of technology in

the classroom for educational purposes.

Hopefully, this testing phase has

shown that the use of the “one-to-one”

system must take on stricter regulations

in order for it to be a benefit to student’s

education rather than a distraction that

takes away from classroom learning.

Despite the fact that not all classes are

utilizing the devices daily, many students

still have their devices out during classes,

using the BYOD initiative as an excuse

to use the network for non-class related

activities. The program has become a free

way for students to text, play games and

surf the web instead of paying attention

during their classes. The device has

now become the way to carry out all in-

class work, as students feel they need

their device’s assistance even to help

them discuss their opinion with a group.

The BYOD program should not be

viewed by students as an excuse to use

their devices inappropriately. Taking ad-

vantage of this technology initiative only

hinders its success and students must

realize and accept their responsibility.

The use of technology in c lass

has plenty of potential for increased

par ticipation from students as well as

the creation of a more moder n and

well-rounded educational experience;

however, these benefits can only be

acquired if cur riculums are updated

and improved in order to make room

for the new technology and allow for a

more interactive experience between

the students, teachers and devices.

The new Hoban ‘H’ does not and will not

set Hoban apart from other schools.

Hoban’s uniqueness is not embodied in

a single letter. If this letter is how the school

chooses to demonstrate its uniqueness, that

is a sad commentary, and a slap in the face

to the truly creative, innovative members of

this school community. We have so many

other great things to showcase. Why put

so much time, ef fort and money behind

something so inconsequential as a letter?

Many people af filiated with Hoban,

stretching from students to alumni, have

recently been puzzled by a common question-

Why the new Hoban ‘H?’ Was it necessary to

waste two years doodling the same letter on

scraps of paper when that time could have

been used to solve real problems, such as

this dress code dilemma that no one can seem

to tackle? And even being given two years

time, how is it that the masterminds behind

the scenes resorted to creating a sub-par

variation of already existing designs such as

the logos of the Green Bay Packers, the San

Francisco 49ers and the logo of one of the few

Holy Cross schools in Ohio- St. Edward's?

I managed to get a hold of some powerpoint

slides that contained info about the new ‘H,’

and one of the reasons given for creating

it was to separate Hoban from other local

high schools and make us unique. I was

not aware that using a logo based on that of

another school's (which is incidentally a little

under an hour away) will make us unique and

creative. Great work, “hired professionals.”

Another issue many innocent community

members have is that students and teachers

were not given the option to vote or critique

the design before it was fi nalized. If it is

going to be forcibly embroidered onto

every clothing item Hoban sells, why were

we not asked our opinions fi rst? By failing

to do so, students are refusing to buy and

wear tacky, embarrassing shirts, jackets

and other merchandise with this logo on

them. I presume this is not the outcome

these creative designers had envisioned. If

Hoban really wants to live up to its "True to

You" slogan, it should consider the opinions

of its student body, faculty and community.

Every conversation I have had with students,

Hoban parents, alumni or teachers about this

brilliant new marketing decision has been a

negative one. It is sad when all of these people,

adults and teens, can together say they dislike

the new ‘H.' I personally agree, and think it

was a useless and unnecessary change.

Joe Clark ‘13

opinion threeAssigned seats prove ineffi cient in classroom setting

London experience changes student world perspective

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by tim brennanAt the beginning of the school year, many

teachers randomize their seating chart

for their students. Later, typically at the

commencement of each quarter, they yet again

assign the students to new desks. However, all

too often these new arrangements purposefully

separate friends from one another, placing

the teens on opposite sides of the room in an

attempt to prevent them from chatting with

one another. Though the teachers may believe

the separation promotes education, they fail

to realize that it frequently detracts from it.

Though the purpose of class is to provide

the students with an education, the discussion

of irrelevant topics between students remains

inevitable. Thus, attempting to entirely extinguish

this social interaction is foolish. Separating friends

only irritates us, for many do not rationalize it as

for the betterment of our academics. Instead,

we often view it as our teacher striving to

eliminate entertainment from the classroom.

In addition, the teachers cause many to begin

to resent going to that class in the process.

This lack of enthusiasm actually translates

into a subpar education. Rather than pay attention

in class, some students start to doodle. On

countless occasions, I have witnessed kids draw

random pictures, ranging from simple stars to

elaborate battle scenes instead of taking notes

during a dry lecture. If students choose not to

exhibit their artistic prowess, they often instead

opt to nap. Another alternative some students

select is to simply text their friends in order to

remain in constant contact. However, if friends

remained capable of occasionally whispering

comments to one another, they may actually

listen more closely and participate. Nonetheless,

too often this is not the case, and, unfortunately,

teachers consistently fail to consider these factors

prior to isolating students from their friends.

Typically, this isolation entails being

surrounded by students with whom one has

built no prior relationship. Thus, he or she

may not feel comfortable with asking them for

clarifi cation on topics being discussed in class.

For timid kids who never raise their hand in class,

this may prove detrimental, for understanding

the idea becomes impossible. This only becomes

worse, especially in classes such as science or

math, where one idea serves as the foundation

for the next. Therefore, while outspoken kids are

comfortable with inquiring both the teacher and

anyone around them for clarifi cation, those who

are not begin to struggle, rapidly falling behind.

Therefore, teachers should provide their

students with the opportunity to sit wherever

they choose, or, at the very least, allow us to

choose one peer to reside beside. It should then

be left to us to prove that we remain capable of

learning in our chosen atmosphere. For obvious

reasons, allowing all students to always select

their own seats will never work. Some students

will completely tune out their class if they are able

to gossip with their friends, and if this is the case,

then the teacher has no choice but to separate

them. However, immediate randomization or

purposeful separation on principle should never

be a teacher’s preferred method. Teachers

should tr y to harness constant student

interaction rather than strive to eliminate it.

Over spring break, I ventured over the

Atlantic to the beautiful city of London,

England. Immediately, I sensed an

energy that was unmatched by my quaint life

in Akron. The people were friendly, the city

was clean and everyone smiled, a lot. It was

a fairly strange experience to enter a foreign

country and be greeted so warmly, especially

considering I am American. I expected to fi nd

the stereotypical British society to be tea sipping,

crumpet munching, queen adoring people with

awful teeth. What I discovered was a genuine

surprise. Not only were the British peoples’

teeth nearly as pristine as a typical American’s,

but they demonstrated a vast cultural identity

that spreads far beyond the British Isles. From

Indian to Southern American to South African,

the British society was diverse and embraced

so many cultures. They were truly international.

Meanwhile I stood there, blatantly American,

and sticking out like a sore thumb. I realized that

as an American I can identify myself as being

patriotic and closed minded to other cultures. Yet

the British, even with their magnifi cent history,

seemed to choose to represent many cultures

rather than merely their own. The city of London

itself was like a trophy case that showed off all

the great achievements of the nation. However,

London’s characteristics also showed how

international the city was. While part of London’s

diversity can be attributed to Great Britain’s

imperial era, when the empire controlled a fourth

of the world, the people and the city represented

far beyond their previous imperial holdings.

As I stood there amid the rushing traffi c in

one the greatest cities in the world I realized the

difference between Americans and British. The

British are not preoccupied with themselves. It

seems that the American society is consumed with

itself. In my opinion, a typical American lacks the

capability to see from other people’s perspectives

and therefore is very limited in their exposure to

the world. British see from their own eyes but also

expose themselves to more worldly viewpoints.

But why does it matter? First, America is

the only superpower in the world, yet many

Americans know very little about the world

they live and thrive in. Secondly, having been

fortunate enough to be exposed to some of the

world outside of the US, I have realized how

beautiful this planet and its people truly are.

For example, prior to being able to visit various

parts of Europe I held the typical American

stereotype of Muslims. I believed they were all

terrorists and all enemies of America. Yet today

I am ashamed of ever holding that view. In an

open minded Europe and specifi cally London,

I began to see the culture of Muslim people in a

way I had never been able to see in the US. I found

their culture to be vivid, hospitable and beautiful.

The people of London and of Europe in general

accepted their culture as much as their own,

and I saw how multiple cultures and different

people lived in harmony together. This was a

perspective I would have never gained in the US.

My point is that I believe as Americans we

are inclined to be strictly American. We rarely

embrace different cultures, but rather ask them

to conform to the "American way." So as an

American in London, my eyes opened clearly and

I began to see what the world looked like based on

a human perspective rather than an American's.

four newsHolocaust survivor shares experiences at Kent State

by rachel mealy

On the evening of Thu., April 11, around

5,100 people fi lled Kent State University’s

MAC Center to hear a speech by 84-year-

old, Nobel Peace Prize winner and Holocaust

survivor, Elie Wiesel. Among the thousands in

attendance was a group of Hoban students and

teachers from Art department chair Micah Kraus’

Printmaking class, Art teacher Jill Fortman’s

Drawing and Fine Arts 10 classes and Book

Club, moderated by History teacher Rob Yanko

and Librarian Tina Braman. Each of the groups

had been studying the Holocaust in various

capacities throughout the year and eagerly

anticipated this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to

hear a Holocaust survivor tell his story in person.

The date of the speech, April 11, held a special

signifi cance for Elie Wiesel for a few reasons.

To begin with, Wiesel fi rst visited Kent State

University exactly twenty-four years earlier to

share his Holocaust experience and deliver his

message of hope and peace. Also on this same

date, in 1945, Wiesel and 21,000 prisoners were

liberated from the Buchenwald concentration

camp by American soldiers. Despite the

incredible story of his survival, and his success

as an award-winning author, a teacher at Boston

University and a world-renowned advocate for

human rights, Wiesel was a soft-spoken and

humble man. His speech did not include many

descriptions from his time in the concentration

camps, but was largely focused on themes of hope

and social justice. He reported that his experience

has not caused him to lose faith in humanity or

religion and explained that “even in suffering,

you must have hope...one cannot live one’s life

without hope.” Wiesel encouraged listeners to

remember universal crimes against humanity

because “the moment we stop remembering, we

stop being.” Wiesel also challenged the audience

to be promoters of social justice and stated that

“whoever listens to a witness becomes a witness.”

During the first semester, several ar t

classes continued an annual tradition in the

art department and remembered this terrible

tragedy during World War II by commemorating

the victims and survivors with Holocaust-themed

art. “The students were able to combine Holy

Cross values with ideas of social justice in

their artwork,” art teacher Jill Fortman said.

According to Fortman, this practice was begun

by a past Hoban art teacher, Margot Eiseman,

who was Jewish herself. Sadly, Eiseman lost her

battle with cancer in September 2011, but the

legacy she left still continues on. This year, over

twenty Hoban students entered work in the 25th

Anniversary City of Akron Holocaust Art and

Writing Contest, with seven receiving recognition

and awards for their entries. “Our hope was to

work with the City of Akron to raise awareness

about social tolerance on a universal level, since

the topic still resonates with modern situations

teens are faced with today,” Fortman said.

In March, the members of Book Club also

read “Night,” Elie Wiesel’s account of his

personal experience in the Nazi concentration

camps Auschwitz, Buna and Buchenwald and

held a discussion on March 20 to discuss the

touching subjects it contained. Despite its fairly

short length, the book’s volume is found in

the disturbing memories recalled from such a

horrifi c time in history. “I read ‘Night’ when I

was in high school,” Book Club moderator and

librarian Tina Braman said. “When I became

an English teacher I incorporated the book

into my curriculum because I felt it delivered a

timeless message that needed to be taught.”

Hoban’s Record Breaking News7 3 , 0 0 0 v i e w s strong, the Hoban Lip Dub remains a topic of excitement in the school and beyond.

Top left: Tommy Bulgrin represents the Hoban knight as the school awaits Mario’s arrival on the roof.Top right: Religion teacher Nathan Stroempl shows off his student-drawn tattoos and lets out his inner rock star for a guitar solo.Bottom left: Members of the girls’ lacrosse team anxiously await the fi lming of the fi nal scene.Bottom right: Hoban stu-dents fi ll the parking lot to celebrate a long-awaited and successful Lip Dub ex-perience.

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Record high attendance set for annual Extravaganzaby jonathan sapp

newsNew iconic “H” unveiled to the Hoban Community

by trey lesiak

Pl a y o f f r u n s a r e g r e a t . S t a t e

championships are even better.

Individual player achievements and

more all help the reputation and notoriety

of Hoban athletics. However, the school

believed it needed to revolutionize and

evolve the look and uniqueness of its 25

sports teams, which set the process for

creating the new Hoban logo in motion.

Last week the administration and athletic

depar tment of ficially unveiled the new

Hoban logo by handing out free t-shirts to

every student. The white H, morphed into

what resembles the visor of the knight’s

head, with a background of navy blue and

bordered by a thin, gold oval shape became

the fi nal decision made by the school earlier

in 2013. However, the process in developing

the new logo turned out to be a diffi cult and

extensive one in order to get everything right.

Beginning in 2011, both the Athletic

Department and the Administration decided

to allow students, teachers and spor ts

apparel companies to brainstorm new ideas

for the next Hoban logo. Originally, Athletic

Director Mr. Mike DelMedico wanted to

incorporate the script H that the baseball

teams had been wearing for years on their

hats. “It was my favorite choice to begin

with.” DelMedico said, “However I was

told by apparel producers that it would be

too hard to mass-produce.” So, it was back

to the drawing board and multiple ideas

were created, attempting to incorporate

well-known Hoban images into an H form.

The next choice was the new True to You

dome image, that was revealed the past year,

becoming one side of an elongated and slanted

H. When that did not work, the process was

moved further into possibly transforming

the Holy Cross anchors into a noticeable H

surrounded by a border of blue and gold;

however, that was unsuccessful as well.

Once a primary decision was made, the

school tested it through selected student

sur veys and merchandise, making sure

ever ything, especially the colors, were

perfect. “Our colors are very important to

the recognition of the school.” DelMedico

also stated, “It needed to be the right shade

of navy and defi nitely the correct gold.” Some

merchandise were shown to have a faded

yellow instead of the bright gold at times

which consequently slowed the process

down. However, when corrections were

made, the new logo was fi nally ready to go.

Despite numerous setbacks along the road

to this iconic symbol, the logo made its debut

in the Hoban halls with a video announcement

and school-wide shirts on Monday, April 15.

Hoban’s 28th annual Extravaganza

Dinner and Auction will occur this

Saturday in the Barry Gymnasium.

This year the theme for Extravaganza is

“Safari Knights,” in which the attendees

will enjoy the incredible decorations

that will mirror the African plains and

have the opportunity to support Hoban

by par ticipating in both live and silent

auctions. The auction prizes will range

from Hoban attire to winning a vacation.

This year tickets have completely sold

out for the event and over 490 people

plan on attending, the largest amount of

attendees on record. In addition, Hoban

has set a record number of sponsorships

for Extravaganza which has raised $140,000

before any bids have even been placed.

Last year Extravaganza raised over

$262,000, which went towards installing

wifi throughout the school and creating

the Hoban network for the iPads. In

previous years, the money raised was used

to purchase buses and provide various

improvements throughout the school. This

year the goal is to raise enough funds to

resurface the track and install a new turf on

the field that will bear the new Hoban “H.”

Unfortunately planning for the event

has been a dif ficult task due to the loss

of Margaret “Peg” Schobert, who passed

away on April 2. As one of the co-chairs

of Extravaganza, she dedicated a great

deal of time and effort towards the event,

helping to create the masterpiece. She will

be greatly missed as a major contributor

to Extravaganza and as a role model for

her dedication and genuine kindness

to others in the Hoban community.

Currently behind the extraordinar y

operation is Mrs. Stripe, the co-chair

of Extravaganza. From decorations to

donations, she is in charge of coordinating

and executing ever ything involved in

the night. When asked to summarize

the workload of the preparation, she

exclaimed, “with the help of adult and

student volunteers, it takes many hours

of hard work over the course of many

months.” Students also play a pivotal role

in the event by volunteering for various

positions throughout the night such as

valeting, ser ving meals and modeling

the objects being bidded on. The amount

of work put into the event by the Hoban

community not only reveals the importance

of this fundraiser but also sheds light

on the commitment of those who are

involved. This year’s Extravaganza is

shaping up to be a major success..

Freshmen stop to show off their new Hoban “H” T-shirts during their lunch period.

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HOBAN READS

Seventeen-year-old Hadley is ready to embark on an adventure. The only problem is, she never really wanted to go anywhere to begin with, and certainly not to London. Her father is getting married for the second time, and as much as she knows she should be there, she has no desire wear a happy face and pretend that she is pleased. When she misses the fi rst fl ight, she fi nds herself in an airport by herself... until she meets Oliver. After countless conversations, they board the plane and continue the journey to London together. When they arrive, however, they must part ways. Can love truly conquer all to bring them back together? This book is realistic and extremely entertaining. It might even make you consider your opinion on love at fi rst sight.

"The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight"by Jennifer E. Smith.

Out of all the books I’ve ever read, my favorite was “Siddhartha” by Hermann Hesse. It’s short, probably only 100 pages long, and it’s a story about an Indian man named Siddhartha who leaves home in search of the “ultimate truth.” He travels all over the countryside, becoming a monk, a businessman, a prince, and a beggar, trying to fi gure out the best way to live his life so that he can understand his purpose. The story was short and easy to read, but the most important part of this book for me was its message on the meaning of life and on our connections in the world. - Maddie Beban ‘14

"The Hunger Pains" by The Harvard Lampoon is a great read that will set your sides in stitches! Written by a team of Harvard satirists, the novel is a parody of Suzanne Collins's bestselling series, "The Hunger Games." If you enjoy "The Hunger Games" and humor, this book is a good recommendation for you. The book is a very quick read, but an extremely entertaining one. Other parody novels from The Har-vard Lampoon are "Nightlight" (a "Twilight" parody) and "Bored of the Rings" (a "Lord of the Rings" parody).

- Copy Editor Emily Dunn ‘15

What Hoban Students are Reading:

- Kayla Horning ‘14

“The Hunger Pains” by The Harvard Lampoon

**books suck. - Hannah Caprez*****

Witty and captivating, “The Fault in Our Stars” by John Green

delves into the inevitability of death and suffering without leaving its

readers without hope. The co-medic relief throughout serves as a counterweight to the heady and emotional story of two cancer patients struggling with the concept of oblivion.

- Editor in ChiefKatie Stepanek ‘13

“The Fault in Our Stars” by John Green

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I loved it because it provided a glimpse into my soul. It showed me the darkness that all men are capable of as well as the restraint that can repress the darkness and evil desires and help me to become a stronger person capable of withstanding powerful and horrifi c infl uences. It has enlarged my mind.

- Tony Burns ‘13

"The Catcher in the Rye" because T.K. taught it to us.

- Tim Delaney '13

"The Great Gatsby" because I saw the trailer for the new movie and now it's cool.

- Drew Lakos '13

John Green books like “The Fault in Our Stars” and “Papertowns”

“The Beautiful Creatures” series by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl

“Infernal Devices” series by Cas-sandra Clare

POpular picks in the LIbrary:

Hoban Students’ favorite books read for school:

“Heart of Darkness” by Joseph Conrad

- Mrs. Braman

While studying certain novels is a requirement in Hoban English classes, many students enjoy reading out-side of the classroom, as well. From comical parodies and classics, to love stories and popular book series, sev-eral students share their favorite recent reads from both inside and outside of school. Whether you consid-er yourself a literary type or not, check out these titles to see if any interest you as your next novel of choice.

Graphics and Layout by Danielle LaRose

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classic tales with a modern twist

by danielle larose

And they all lived

h a p p i l y e v e r

after”... or so one

thought. Since the original writing of

the Grimm fairy tales, nearly every

classic story has concluded with

this formulaic ending, letting us

know that the villains were slayed,

the prince got the girl and that all

was right in the kingdom. But,

there’s a continuation in the

stor y that many have not

touched upon -- until now.

On April 18- 22,

Hoban’s

performance

of the Stephen

Sondheim musical “Into the

Woods” did just that, offering a new,

alternate perspective on the stories and

characters known and beloved by millions.

W i t h a n

“all -star” cast that

consisted of, among others, Cinderella

and her Prince, Rapunzel, Sleeping Beauty

and Snow White, the allure to see their

"ever afters" is obvious. Beginning with

their origins, “Into the Woods” highlights

how the characters dreams lead to their

demise. As the play progresses, it transitions

into a precautionar y tale, warning its

surveyors to be careful what they wish

for. "Unlike the real Cinderella, once I

finally found my prince, whom I'd been

looking for and who I thought would fulfi ll

my dreams, he fulfi lls none," sophomore

Elena Gutbrod, who played Cinderella, said.

Referring to her prince charming’s

infidelity, Gutbrod highlights one of the

plays main mishaps. Played by Senior James

Monsour, Cinderella’s prince interrupts

their famously fabled courtship to have a

minor, but nonetheless harmful, affair with

the Baker’s Wife, played by junior Gabby

Mammone. Rapunzel, played by sophomore

Michaella Waickman, encounters the same

betrayal with her own prince, among many

other unfortunate occurrences (banishment,

insanity, etc.). “My prince leaves me for

another princess..my character doesn’t

really have a happy ending,” Waikman said.

As disappointing as this outcome may

sound, “Into the Woods’s” glimpse into

the clarity of hindsight helps modify these

childhood characters whose lives are so

frequently emulated by women with relatable,

and now common, issues. With these came

other, miniature debacles about growing up

and accepting responsibility, as well as that

of wish fulfi llment and its consequences,

that were interspersed throughout the play

within the subplots of the remaining cast

members. Though the integration of these

realities questions the infallible happiness

these stories were originally written with,

it gives the audience ways to live and learn,

rather than to live “happily ever after.”

Into the Woods

by allie griffi th

Banglabash is an annual Hoban event that

raises money and support for our fellow

Holy Cross students in Bangladesh. A

celebration of our core Holy Cross values of

inclusiveness, family, hope and option for the poor,

Banglabash is intended to encourage the Hoban

community to reach out and make a difference.

Besides the infamous student vs. faculty

Banglaball game and the plethora of Bangla-

Beards in the halls, one of the most anticipated

aspects of Banlgabash is the Bangla-T-shirt.

Each year, students in Mr. Kraus’s Printmaking

class create original graphic designs to be

voted on by Student Council as the winning

design to be featured on the Bangla-T-shirt.

By purchasing this T-shirt for $25, students

are able to wear it on every Friday during

Banglabash. The Bangla-T-shirt usually has a

very vibrant and unique design that strays from

the traditional color scheme of Hoban T-shirts.

Here is a look at the evolution of Bangla-T-shirts

designed by our very own Hoban students.

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VOICES IN THE CROWDWhat are your pet peeves

about gum chewing?

“People stick it

in everything,

like relax

there’s probably

a trashcan like

two feet away.”

-Lucia Congeni ‘14

“Sometimes

people have drool

leaking down

their chin be-

cause they keep

their mouths

open. Come on

guys!”-Nick Kaiser ‘16

“Some people

chew loudly

with their mouth

open. It sounds

like cows eating

grass!”

-Nate Horning ‘14“Chewing gum is an easy tool students can use for a potential academic edge,” Craig Johnson Ph.D., said.

Finland: the home of the most ancient piece of chewing gum ever discovered, dat-

ing back at least fi ve thousand years. It is believed that, similar to gum today, it

existed with exceptionally simplistic fl avors of tree bark and was used as a simple

mouth freshener. However, contemporary gum is manufactured by multiple large cor-

porations, each striving to expand their brands in order to encompass a wider spectrum

of fl avors. Today, these range anywhere from spearmint to ordinary bubble to apple

pie. Fighting this discrimination nationwide, gum has still failed to attain widespread

acceptance in schools, with Hoban being no exception. Often, the only place gum may

be found in a classroom is after the word “no” in the teacher’s set of class rules. How-

ever, recent studies regarding gum reveal a shift in understanding the impact it has on

students.

In a recent investigation conducted by St. Lawrence University, eighty students

chewed gum, and eighty students did not, while simultaneously executing a series of

cognitive tasks. The results revealed that the gum-chewers considerably outperformed

their gum-less peers. Similarly, a study conducted by researchers at Baylor College

revealed that students who chomped on gum while completing schoolwork received

elevated scores. Researchers suggest that the infl ux occurs because the students who

chew the gum are more attentive, resulting in an increase in concentration and a de-

crease in drowsiness.

Justifi ably, some teachers argue that maintaining spotless underbellies of desks re-

mains an impossible task should gum be allowed entrance into their rooms. However,

they fail to acknowledge that the substance may later be removed from their temporary

residency beneath desks, but a poor test score may never be expunged from their re-

cord. Thus, this begs the question, why do any teachers insist on obstructing students

from utilizing that which both improves the performance of some students?

A recent survey conducted at Hoban revealed Five to be the students’ favorite brand, followed by Stride and Extra. However, regardless of both the brand and the fl avor, chewing gum–though an almost priceless commodity of students–within the education-al sphere often remains frowned upon.

“I hate when

someone is blow-

ing a bubble and

it bursts, sticking

all over their

face.”-Michaella Waikman ‘15

by tim brennan and hannah caprez

featuresten

by ben easton

Two BombsBoston Marathon

And Change Lives Forever

SHAKE

3Lives Lost 141Injured

23,000Runners 2Bombs 1Police Offi cer Dead

500,000Spectators 6Hospitals

2suspects4Days

Nearly two weeks ago on Monday,

on April 15, three people were killed and

well over 100 were injured when two

bombs exploded near the fi nish of the

annual Boston Marathon. What started

out as a celebrated and joyous event

for endurance runners from around

the world ended in one of deep anguish

and tragedy moments before the fi -

nal runners could cross the fi nish line.

Just moments after the bombs were

detonated, chaos broke out on the streets

of Boston. Fearing another explosion,

both contestants in the race and specta-

tors darted for cover behind buildings as

the shouts of joy for runners only minutes

ago quickly turned to screams of agony.

Yet, in the midst of this distress, the

medical personnel of the Boston Athletic

Association and the volunteers present

at the site reacted quickly after the two

blasts occured, doing all they could to

mend the injuries and provide safety for

all those who were affected by the bombs.

Hoban senior Justin Spear, along

with his family, was present at the race.

After rooting on his older brother, Ryan,

a graduate of Hoban in the class of 2010

and contestant in the marathon, Justin,

Ryan and their parents were relaxing in

a restaurant down the road at the time of

the explosions. Justin stated that intially,

he was confused after the blasts went off.

“We were about 5 blocks away, and within

30 seconds we heard police cars driving

towards the scene. I could see panic in the

people’s eyes as they rushed past the win-

dow of our restaurant. I could tell some-

thing was defi nitely wrong,” Spear said.

The tragic news spread in a heartbeat

throughout the world. Just hours after the

incident, President Obama addressed the

nation in a televised response. “We will

fi nd who did this, and we will fi nd out why

they did this,” the president said. “Any

responsible individuals, any responsible

groups will feel the full weight of justice.”

Progress on identifying the suspects

came last Thursday, April 18, when the

FBI released two photos of potential sus-

pects. As reported by NBC news, the case

then took a drastic turn later that night

when the two suspected men were found

by authorities after robbing a local 7-Elev-

en and high-jacking a car at gunpoint.

In a subsequent car chase and shoot off

with the authorities on Friday morning,

one of the suspects was killed while the

other managed to fl ee from the scene.

After the violent shoot out, the authori-

ties identifi ed the suspects as brothers

of the surname Tsarnaev. The deceased

suspect, Tamerlan Tsarnaev, 26, and his

brother, Dzhokhar Tsarnaev,19, were both

of Chechen ethnicity. Yet, while both sus-

pects came from a distant East Asian coun-

try south of Russia, they had each been liv-

ing in the United States for nearly a decade.

Hours after escaping, the second sus-

pect made a very serious threat directed

towards the Massachusetts authorities

involved in the shoot-out. “I will kill all

you as you killed my brother,” Dzhokhar

Tsarnaev announced over the radio. Yet,

despite his threatening message, late

on Friday night, Dzhokhar Tsarnaev

too was cornered and caught by au-

thorities in Watertown, Massachusetts.

After the Boston Police Department

announced that the suspect was in custo-

dy, the citizens of Boston and Watertown

rejoiced in knowing that the threat of

terror was fi nally gone. According to US

News, while congratulating law enforce-

ment offi cials on the arrest of Dzhokhar

Tsarnaev, senators John McCain and

Lindsey Graham also emphasized that

the Tsarnaev case will not by any means

be dealt with lightly or in a conventional

manner. “The perpetrators of these acts

were not common criminals attempting

to profi t from a criminal enterprise, but

terroists trying to injure, maim and kill

innocent Americans,” the senators re-

marked. “Under the Law of War we can

hold this suspect as a potential enemy

combatant not entitled to Miranda warn-

ings or the appointment of counsel.”

In a statement released to the press,

the Boston Athletic Association ex-

pressed its deepest sympathies for all

those affected by the race and recent

events of last week. Surely, the weeks and

months ahead will be diffi cult, and while

this is a very trying time for those work-

ing to regain their strength to move past

last week’s events, the Boston Athletic

Association has emphatically stated that

they will not allow their tradition to be

brought down. In efforts to face up to this

year’s catastrophe with resilience and to

honor all those affected, the B.A.A has as-

serted that they plan to host next year’s

Boston Marathon in the spring of 2014.

Graphics and Layout by S

arah Carm

on

Source: CNN News

sports eleven

AthletesWhat is

your guilty pleasure?

What is the most useless

expensive thing you own?

What is the strangest

thing you got in your Easter

basket?

What is the most annoying

TV commercial?

One thing you look

forward to the most about

summer

What is the fi rst thing you do when you

wake up?

Rodrigo PereiraJunior,Boy’s Lacrosse

My cross bow

A switch blade

The Life Alert commercials

Gettin’ my tan on

Eat my Coca Puffs

The cowboy

calendar in my locker

An electric razor

A box of Capri Sun

The Ganley man

Nights with my friends at counry

concerts and parties

Turn off the alarm and go back to

sleep

Molly HastingsFreshman, Girls track

Resse’s peanut butter cups

A Bedazzler One fl ip fl op. Not two, but

one.

JG Wentworth commercials

Spending time with friends

Think to myself, “Why

am I up?”

Kate BoylanJunior, Softball

Netfl ix Harry Potter wand

An egg made of chap stick

All of the Flo commercials

Not having Physics class

Hit snooze

Dom Hinton Sophomore, Baseball

Taco bell The piano in my dinning

roomA live bunny

All of them. Except for the ones with the AT&T commercials with the little kids

Playing baseball all day everyday with

my buds

Go back to sleep

The Hoban Pop Culture Grid

Eating too many grilled

cheeses

Volleyball team looks to gain momentum in coming gamesby ben easton

Tony Guerriero Senior, Baseball

Com

piled by Sarah C

armon

The boys’ volleyball team, with

a current record of 7-4, are one

of the notable groups to watch

throughout this spring spor ts season.

With team leaders including senior

outside hitters Tony Burns and Will

Lawrence along with junior middle hitter

Cor tland Hatch, the boys’ team is a

force to be reckoned with. Boasting

season victories against Br unswick,

Hilliard Davidson, Beaver Creek and Kent

Roosevelt, the boys continue to defend

their reputation in the Ohio High School

Boys Volleyball Association (OHSBVA).

Led by head coach Matt Mihelic,

the boys’ volleyball program has made

several trips to the finals in previous

state tour naments, taking home the

championship in both 2008 and 2010.

As runner-ups in the 2011 finals, the

boys are hungr y for another chance

a t t h e c h a m p i o n s h i p t h i s y e a r.

“This year we need to refine individual

skill sets and work on putting them

together as a team. If we can do that, I feel

like we’ll have a good shot this year in the

state tournament,” coach Mihelic said.

As a relatively young team, starting

three juniors and a sophomore in addition

to two seniors, the boys are highly

optimistic about upcoming years. Aside

from more time to build team chemistry

and develop individual skills, having a

young team is very beneficial for the boys

because the younger players are getting

plenty of varsity experience which will

surely pay of f in the seasons to come.

“We plan on being one of the best

teams in the state this year and next year,”

junior starter Cortland Hatch confidently

remarked, “Because we’re a young team,

we have plenty of room to grow and

build off of each other for next season.”

Upcoming games for the boys include

an away match at St. Edwards on April

30 and a rematch against Walsh Jesuit on

May 2 in Barry Gymnasium. After a loss

earlier in the season to Walsh on April 4,

the boys are eager to capitalize on a chance

to reclaim a victory from the warriors next

week in the Cancer-Free Kids game

Photo courtesy of M

olly Leslein

Tommy Leslein jumps to serve in a game against St. Ignatius.

sportstwelve

Sliding throughthe season one base at a time

boys baseball

girls softball

After a Cinderella story run to the re-

gional fi nals last spring the girls var-

sity softball team is looking to match

their previous years success in the 2013

season. Last year the lady knights made an

improbable advance through the playoffs

after a regular season that landed them in

an elimination game against the top seeded

Manchester in the second round of districts.

After a shocking win of 5-3 the team

then went on to play the number 4 seeded

Fairless in the semifi nals. An incredibly

tight game throughout ended in a 1-0 victo-

ry and advanced them to the district fi nals

against number 2 seeded Springfi eld where

they refused to lose and defeated their op-

ponent 4-1. Not done yet the lady knights

next faced off against the 2012 NCL cham-

pions Lake Catholic in the regional semis

where they won in another close knit game

of 2-1. “We were like the Cinderella team

that just kept going.” junior and co captain

Kate Boylan said, “No one expected us to

win and it was amazing to see us work so

great as a team”. Their Cinderella story

unfortunately came to an end against Po-

land Seminary in their next game how-

ever as they fi nished regional runner-ups.

Three returning seniors, co captain

Natalie Bender, Johanna Nicodemus and

Doryian Smith lead the 2013 lady knights

this season as they set their eyes on the

NCL title for the last time in their high

school career. Coach Bob Mosher, who

is only in his second year as head coach

is also returning with high hopes and ex-

pectations for his team. “We’re working to-

wards winning the NCL this year”, Mosher

said, “Our biggest challenge is defi nitely

the diffi cult teams in the league, especially

Walsh”. After splitting the series with the

warriors the season is now in full swing as

the depth of their schedule approaches and

the girls look towards the playoffs in May.

While most teams prepare for their

seasons by hitting the weight room

and spending hours on the fi eld,

this year Hoban’s baseball team took their tal-

ents to the beach- Myrtle Beach to be exact.

While in South Carolina, the team went

2-2 against four very formidable teams. Op-

ponents included Bishop McNamara, a Holy

Cross School from Washington D.C., and

a team from the largest high school in the

country. “Going to Myrtle Beach was a great

experience for us as a team,” senior Sean

Trexler said. “we had some of our toughest

competition of the season and helped us to

bind together as a whole program.”

As this season begins, the team is look-

ing forward to what looks to be another suc-

cessful season. “Our goals for this season

are to beat St.V-M and Walsh, win the NCL

title and of course to play in and win the state

championship,” senior pitcher Drew Lakos

said. The team will also be sporting a new

look this year while out on the diamond.

Keep an eye out for their new hats and uni-

forms emblazoned with the new school logo.

The team currently has a record of 7-5

which includes big wins over Lake Catholic,

Holy Name, and Walsh Jesuit. The knights

took on the Warriors in back to back games

on April 16th and 17th. They split the pair

and scored a total of seven runs. The Mon-

day game featured very well placed hits

by seniors, Aaron Cain and Sean Trexler,

many great saves by sophomore Jordan

Burns, and impressive and strategically

pitched innings by senior, Drew Lakos. A

major catalyst for the team this year is se-

nior Aaron Cain, who went 6/7 batting in

the team’s latest double header and scored

three runs in their win over Walsh Jesuit.

Two rising stars include underclass-

men Jordan Burns and Drew Kline. Burns

plays fi rst base, while Kline is a pitcher.

Kline, a freshman, pitched his best game

of the season on April 5 for the fresh-

man team against Walsh Jesuit. He struck

out 13 of 15 batters in just fi ve innings.

Pre-season trip leads to success

Knights return with high expectationsby trey lesiak

by hannah caprez

Graphics and Layout by Sarah Carmon