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October 17,2013 Volume 16, Issue 3

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News WritersErin Drahozal

Jeff Frieden

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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

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Arts and Entertainment WritersKayla Thompson

Julie Woods

Ben Valentine

Daniel Vega

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Student Discount M-F11-3 p.m.

Xavier Foundation leads Parish AppealThroughout the last two

weekends in September, the Xavier Foundation Parish Appeal took place in all Metro Catholic parishes. The appeal’s goal was to raise $425,000 that will benefit Xavier High School for 2014. The success of the appeal relied on the help of many volunteers from all parishes. Volunteers passed out pledge cards before and after Mass, Xavier students spoke at Mass, and parishioners made phone calls to those who did not fill out a pledge card.

Xavier students were chosen by their church’s leaders for the financial appeal and were asked to speak at different services both weekends. Lynn Jump from the Xavier Foundation got in touch with the students who agreed to speak and helped give them guidelines on what to talk about in their speeches. Students wrote their speeches in their own

words and included information they felt was important to describe to parishioners who are not familiar with Xavier.

“Lynn’s pointers really helped me figure out what to start talking about when writing my speech,” junior Taylor Skala said.

Without the success and

dedication of those committed to what Xavier has to offer, the Parish Appeal would not have taken place. The financial support of all the metro parishes is one of the key factors in the existence of Xavier and its ability to carry out its mission: to develop the total person in the Catholic environment.

“I was willing to speak at church because I wanted to show others why I love Xavier and what makes it so great,” Skala said.

As of Friday, October 4, $291,844 was raised, which is 68.7% of the foundations’s goal. With more than half of their goal raised, “We are hoping to exceed the $425,000 mark,” Jump said. The final amount raised for the 2013 Parish Appeal will be totaled by late December or early January.

Dunkin’ Donuts opens in Cedar RapidsAmy Boe

News Writer

Erin DrahozalNews Writer

Xavier students pose for the cover of the parish appeal poster. Read Photo.

Dunkin’ Donuts opened its doors to the public on Blairs Ferry Road at 5 a.m. on September 25. From selling donuts to coffee, the company brings in more than three million customers each day nationwide.

“The best part about Dunkin’ Donuts is by far the coffee,” j0unior Madison Nelson said.

Josh Seamans, a realtor at local real estate company GLD Commercial, played the biggest role in bringing Dunkin’ Donuts to Cedar Rapids. He specializes in establishing big, well-known stores in the Cedar Rapids area. The project began with site selection for the Dunkin’ Donuts location in December of 2011. Cliff Reiff bought into the Dunkin’ Donuts franchise and came to Seamans with

hopes of bringing a store to the city. Seamans agreed and said that over the next six years or so, Dunkin’ Donuts hopes to open four or five more stores in the Cedar Rapids area.

In 2011, Dunkin Donuts received the number one ranking for customer loyalty in the coffee category for the fifth year in a row. From lattes to cappuccinos to hot chocolate, Dunkin’ Donuts can satisfy any coffee fanatics’ cravings.

“My favorite part of Dunkin’ Donuts is the munchkins. They are more wonderful than any other donut hole you can get. Plus they bring back memories of my youth,” Spanish teacher Mr. Thomas Lage said.

Dunkin’ Donuts is open seven days a week from 5 a.m-10 p.m. It has been ranked in the top five most

successful donut/coffee shops in the United States for the past four years, a tradition it hopes to continue for many more years to come.

The new Dunkin’ Donuts opens in Cedar Rapids on Blairsferry Road. Meghan Gerke Photo.

Freshman Josh Gerke enjoys a donut and iced coffee from Dunkin’ Donuts. Meghan Gerke Photo.

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Government shutdown leads to consequences

On October 1, the United States government shut down due to Congress’ inability to pass a spending bill for the fiscal year.

House Republicans wanted a spending bill that would include anti-Obamacare amendments, while Senate Democrats wanted a bill with no amendments. Obamacare opponents believe it will hurt employers and lead to an over-reaching government. Supporters of Obamacare say it will expand health care access and help steady the rising cost of coverage.

Due to the lack of agreement, more than 800,000 government employees are out of work at the hands of the shutdown. Many government programs and services will be closed as a result. A few of these includes The Department of Housing and Urban Development and The Environmental Protection Agency. In addition, various national parks and monuments will be closed, and many civil court cases will be disrupted. It will also become increasingly difficult to acquire a passport, visa or gun. Government programs that will remain open following the shutdown are anything related to national security, public safety, or programs written into law, like Social Security.

There are worries about how the economy will fair with the government out of commission. The Washington D.C. economy is expected to lose 200 million in economic activity for each day the government is shut down. In addition, tourism is expected to fall and federal contractors will most likely take a large hit.

To end the shutdown, Congress must pass a bill to fund the government, and the

White House needs to approve it.On October 10, President Obama

met with Republican leaders with hopes of ending the political crisis, although no agreement was made.

However, Obama hopes to make it through this difficult time to avoid a default on U.S. debt.

“The President looks forward to making continued progress with members on both sides of the aisle,” the White House said in a statement. “The President’s goal remains to ensure we pay the bills we’ve incurred, reopen the government, and get back to the business of growing the economy, creating jobs, and strengthening the middle class.”

Respect Life Month begins

Jeff FriedenNews Writer

Maria EftingNews Editor

The United States Capital stands at the center of conflict regarding the government shutdown. Meghan Gerke Photo.

October has been designated as Respect Life Month by the United States Council of Catholic Bishops. It is a special month for education about pro-life activities and prayer for the crusade against abortion.

Xavier High School remembers this through the annual celebration of Respect Life Week which is October 21-25 this year. Activities such as Dress in Black Day and a baby shower for Bridgehaven, a pro-life counseling center, will be held to raise awareness about pro-life issues. On Dress in Black Day, students can choose to dress in black and not speak in order to raise awareness about pro-life issues.

Lifesavers, the school’s pro-life group, is moderated by Mr. Nick Satterlee and Mrs. Susan May. Their biggest event is the annual March for Life in Washington, D.C..

“The big idea is to help people

gain awareness of what’s going on in our country,” Mr. Satterlee said.

The March for Life is the longest running peaceful civil rights march in history. The 2014 March for Life will be the march’s 40th consecutive year. In 2013, there were an estimated 500,000 participants. The march has been very influential in the lives of the Xavier students who have attended.

“I have always been pro-life, but going on the March for Life really helped develop my perspective and got me into the pro-life movement,” junior Nick Lang said.

Beginning this week, the Lifesavers will start praying the Rosary at 3:30 p.m. in front of Planned Parenthood on Thursdays. For more information about Respect Life Week activities, contact Mrs. Esker.

Crosses sit outside Xavier High School to represent the lives lost to abortion nationally. Meghan Gerke Photo.

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Crosses line the Xavier lawn for Respect Life Month. Megan Gerke Photo.

Ben ValentineOpinion Writer

T h e i n s c r i p t i o n on a sign in someone’s yard on my way to and from Dubuque is, “Your mother

chose life, so should you.” This phrase encompasses everything that can be said about abortion. If your mom chose to “keep” you, then you have no right to say you are more important than your child. God gave us the amazing gift to reproduce and to raise children, but we are destroying this gift and playing God. Without the essential right of life, we have no other rights. Every single right we have stems from life. Whenever we try to play God and do what we want, problems arise in our lives.

Since abortion is such a big issue, the facts are important. The court case, Roe vs. Wade in 1973, made it legal for women in the United States to receive an abortion in the first two trimesters of pregnancy. This is based on the right to privacy and “viability” of the baby. Since then, there have been approximately 56 million documented abortions in the United States.

In 2009, 23% of pregnancies of women age 15-44 ended with abortion. That is almost 1/4 of boys and girls not born in 2009 who would currently be preschoolers. These aren’t just numbers. They are individuals with their whole lives ahead of them with people to meet, things to see, things to do. None of them were given a chance.

Many “pro-choice” people would argue that the baby is not alive for a period of time in the mother’s womb. According to scientists, something is considered “alive” if it has these six characteristics: 1) Movement 2) Growth/ Development 3) Response to Stimuli 4) Reproduction 5) Use of Energy 6) Cellular Structure. I’m not a scientist, but all of these things are present right after conception.

Another argument against the pro-life cause is that we shouldn’t put more children up for adoption and have them lead difficult lives. However, these children would much rather be given a chance to live instead of being brutally murdered.

Another pro-choice argument

is one that deals with abortion in the case of rape. Data shows 1% or less of abortions are reported to be a result of rape. Many people believe the Catholic Church thinks that the woman must allow the baby to be born in all circumstances, including rape. But the real belief is that within the first 72 hours after a rape, it is okay to use spermicide to kill any sperm so that conception does not occur. The Church believes this because rape is a violent act without the woman’s consent. However, when conception does occur, there is now a life no matter how difficult the situation. The unborn baby shouldn’t have to suffer, regardless of how it was conceived. Another misconception is the mother must deliver the baby even if it puts her in danger. The Catholic Church believes that the mother’s life is of the utmost importance, because she may have to raise other children and support her partner.

The most common pro-choice argument that I have heard is that if we make abortion illegal, people will do it just as much anyway and in a “back alley” situation. We do not know this to be true, because before it was legal in the 50’s and 60’s, estimates of illegal abortions ranged from 200 thousand – 1.2 million per year. I agree that those estimates are large. But if it was made illegal and women had abortions anyway, this does not make it any more right. Putting all of the facts about abortion together makes it clear that it is wrong and it is murder.

The fact is, there would be no abortions if there weren’t any unwanted pregnancies. Reasons for abortion are: 21% inadequate finances, 21% not ready for responsibility, 16% woman’s life would be changed too much, 12% problems with relationships/ unmarried, 11% too young/ immature, 8% children are grown, 3% baby has possible health problems, 4% other, <1% pregnancy caused by rape/incest. Is the value of a life so low that money, responsibility, change, or being unmarried gets priority over that life? Because abortion is an option, people can rest assured that their gifts from God or better known in society as problems and accidents will be “taken care of.” These are not

objects; these are human beings that we are killing and throwing away literally like garbage.

This is not just a women’s issue. Men are a huge part of the problem. It is a sad fact that we don’t support women enough. 41% of children are now born to single women in the United States. It takes two to tango. Men need to be more responsible. If it’s your child, raise it to the best of your ability and support the mother. Don’t be a coward just because the baby is not in your body.

One of the worst things about abortion is that there are mothers who go through immense physical and mental turmoil because of these tragedies. According to americanpregnancy.org emotional effects are more common than physical effects and can include regret, anger, loss of self confidence, insomnia or nightmares, relationship issues, suicidal thoughts and feelings, eating disorders, and depression. On the other hand, some women feel relief because they do not understand that the baby inside of them is a living thing.

The sanctity of human life cannot be stressed enough. Many social issues can be argued either way, and I can understand both sides. But with the issue of abortion, there is no gray area. There are no ifs, ands, or buts. Abortion is evil and needs to be stopped. We can educate people on the truth about abortion and the Church’s stance on it, accept others if pregnant, donate or volunteer for pro-life organizations like Birth Right, send letters to state senators on the issue, and be people who take responsibility for our actions. May God bless anyone affected by this horrible epidemic and may it one day come to an end.

October 17, 2013 Opinion 5

Please, stop hating on the hipsters

W h o r e m e m b e r s being a ride-less freshman? S p e n d i n g c o u n t l e s s evenings waiting for Mom to

pick you up in the minivan after practice. Finally, when you reach the magic number 16, you receive a little piece of plastic that changes your social life forever: your drivers license.

Recently, in other states, the age for receiving that little card has gone up. States like California and Virginia have changed their driving ages to 18. Could you imagine having Mom and Dad drive you around until you are 18? Even at 16 years old we need the freedom to drive ourselves to and from practices, games, and other extra curricular activities. It would also be an inconvenience

for parents to drive us to and from every single thing we participate in. Working parents have a hard enough time trying to drive around one child, you can imagine how hard it is for families with multiple children.

Before the three oldest kids in my family could drive, it was difficult getting to everything on time. Lizzy and I would have practice 20 minutes away for soccer, Jake would have work, and Danny would have to go to baseball then straight to basketball all in one night. My parents wouldn’t even step foot in the house until 8 o’clock. Then, in one year, it all changed. One 17-year-old and two 16-year-olds were eligible to drive.

Some people think 16 is too early to have a license, but as our own principal says, “If not now, when?” Who can really determine the perfect age for any activity? Why do we start

kindergarten when we are 5? Why can we start going to R- rated movies when we are 17?

At some point, teenagers have to be trusted to make smart decisions, especially when driving. We need the freedom and opportunity to take ourselves where we need to be without

Make your own fashion trends You yawn

and stretch as you wake up to sun shining through your b e d r o o m window. It may be late September, but

the warmth of the day is playing tricks on you. It’s a lovely warm day reminding you of lazy summer that you seem to be just missing. It also happens to be one of those rare and nearly extinct occasions when you decide you want to look cute and presentable…Wow! Good for you! So you slip on your cute

white skinny-jeans and floral top and head out into the world. When you arrive to your destination, you suddenly realize you have made a grave mistake. Your friends and family are staring with disgust and it finally clicks with you. You have worn white after Labor Day.

For years there have been little rules of fashion that no one is allowed to betray. Besides the very acceptable rules about matching, these rules about when you can and cannot wear things are starting to really irk me. I think white pants are cute. I enjoy wearing them. Who made the rule that white is only a summer color?

White is the color of snow so there! Many times in my life have I been chastised by my fashionista of a mother for wearing colors that “aren’t season appropriate.” Well, I really like pink a lot, and so I plan on wearing it every season.

Another rule I would really like to know who made is that you can only wear sequins at night. I will wear sparkles whenever I please and in whatever light I wish to wear it in. The sunlight makes it sparkle even more! Or what about not being allowed to wear silver and gold jewelry together? I think it looks great! They’re both metals, right?

As a whole, fashion rules seem to be quite outdated to me. Our generation has always been known to break standards and rules, and fashion is no exception. You should be able to wear what you like when you like it.

Fashion is about expressing yourself and how you feel. The people that made these archaic rules are probably old and grumpy by now. Wear what you want! You look great in white.

Junior Maddy Bailey reminices on what it was like to rely on others for transportation. Danny Bailey Photo.

worrying about Mom running late, because her make up isn’t done. Let’s keep our freedom of driving at age 16 and stay out of the minivans.

Let me clarify: I am not a hipster. I don’t wear ironic t-shirts, I don’t rave about the latest obscure band, and I

don’t spend my Saturday nights perusing philosophy books while nonchalantly sipping on chai tea as I mindlessly chant about the downfall of humanity.

However, I am not your typical teenage girl. I don’t fake tan, Abercrombie scares me, and I avoid glitter, sequins and the color pink like the plague. I guess it would be fair to say I fall somewhere in between those two distinct personas.

Despite my own classification of myself, it hasn’t stopped others from sometimes labeling me as a hipster, and almost in a derogatory sense. I’ve been mocked for “trying too hard” on my Instagram photos. I got plenty of stares on the last casual day when I decided to button every button on my blouse. And I get endless flack for my decision to be a vegetarian, with many people believing I am trying to be “trendy” or doing it “just for the attention.”

Sometimes it’s hard for me to take this criticism, but I always remind myself that it’s okay to be a little different. It makes me really sad to look around and watch my classmates get tormented for the way they dress or the way they conduct themselves, whether they

are hipsters or not. It happens more often than one would think. Everyday, kids are ostracized for going against the social norm or for pushing the envelope a little bit. My personal belief is that this behavior is great. It’s our eccentricities that make this world interesting. There is a very diverse jungle of people outside the walls of Xavier High School. It’s best to learn to accept others for who they are now, and even more importantly, not to be afraid to express our budding individuality.

When I say “stop hating on the hipsters,” I am basically saying that conformity needs to end. We need to stop hating on the people who are a little bit different than the rest. When it comes down to

it, these are the people that should be admired for their self confidence and dedication to letting their true selves shine through.

My final piece of advice is this: stop caring about what others do and stop caring about what others think. It’s a two-fold process that will without a doubt lead to a more open minded and accepting society. And to any hipsters reading this article: I hope my message wasn’t too “mainstream.” Please carry on with your brooding playlist and your tofu salad.

Maria EftingNews Editior

Morgan NoonanOpinion Editior

Maddy BaileyOpinion Writer

Iowa: Still street safe at age sixteen

Xavier High School Student Life 6

#Sassyselfie

“to obtain a sassy selfie you must first take a picture of yourself with a duck face then upload it to one of the many social media sites.”Chris Bauer, Senior

“When I’m taking a selfie, I think of duck lips and #fierce.”

Sophia Maher, Freshman

“It takes the heart of a street cat.”

Connor Ties, Sophomore

“Great muscle definition adds to the

sassy selfie.”Joe Fabiano, Senior

Urban DictionarySassy- possessing the

attitude of someone endowed with an ungodly amount of

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“The only selfies allowed should be sassy selfies #chuckthedeucesup”Christine Jengwa, Junior

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Sources: seemycity.com and nitrogr.am/instagram-statisticsPage Design, Photos, and Information Collected by Brady Hoffman Photos and Information Collected by Julie Woods Information Collected by Nic Ekland

Hunt THEN

HUNT NOW

October 17, 2013 Mini-Feature 7

How He Met Your MotherAs all die-hard fans of “How I Met Your Mother” know, the final season has just premiered. To celebrate the beginning of the end, The Xpress has the scoop on a

“How I Met Your Mother” story at Xavier.

Background

How they met

Where are they now?

Jim and Barb Hunt

They grew up in neighboring towns and attended the same elementary and high school.

Jim and Barb ran in the same friend group but never showed romantic interest until eighth grade

when Jim announced he would someday marry Barb while they sat together on a bus to Chicago for a school trip. Surprised, Barb thought this was

ridiculous. Sure enough, though, during their junior year on October 14, 1983, Jim and Barb began their relationship. They both attended Iowa State and were

engaged their senior year.

Today they have three kids and have been happily married for 24

years.

Marriage 101

• Now the average age for women getting married in the United States is 27 and 29 for men.

- “ Bride’s Magazine”

• An average of 11% of couples end up marrying their high school sweetheart.

• In the 1960’s the average marriage age for both men and women was 20 and 22.

Percent of couples married in each age group.

Design by: Molly Vipond, Rachel Brady, and Katherine Bauer. Photos by: Emma Hunt, AP Images and Google Images. Information from: www.drphil.com

From the chart above in 1960, 60% of couples were married around the age of 20-24, compared to in 2010 where only 14% of couples

were married by the age of 24.

Age range

Jim and Barb Hunt pose together in 2013. Photo submitted.

Jim and Barb Hunt at their senior prom. Photo submitted.

Jim and Barb with their children: Grant, Emma, and Greg Hunt. Photo submitted.

8 FeatureOctober 17, 2013

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Pumpkin Banana Bread with vanilla bean glaze

Pumpkin Pancakes

Scarves

Riding Boots

Vans

Whisk 1 and1/4 cups of flour, 2 TBSP of sugar, 2 tsp of baking powder, 1/2 tsp of cinnamon, 1/2 tsp of ginger, 1/2 tsp of nutmeg, and 1/2 tsp of salt in a bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together

1 cup of milk, 6 TBSP of canned pumpkin puree, 2 TBSP of melted butter, and 1 egg. Fold mixture into dry ingredients. Spray or grease skillet and heat over medium heat. Pour in a 1/4 cup of

batter for each pancake and cook them about 1-2 minutes per side. Makes about 6 pancakes.

Apple Cider Maple Spice CupcakesMix together 1 spice cake mix, 3 eggs, and 1 and 2/3 cup of apple cider until smooth. Pour mixture into a cupcake pan with wrappers (24 cupcakes). Bake for 15-19 minutes at 350 degrees. Let cupcakes cool on rack while making frosting. The frosting includes 3 oz of (softened) cream cheese and 4 TBSP of (sofened) butter. Mix until fluffly. Add 1/4 cup of

maple syrup, 1/2 tsp of maple extract, 1/2 tsp of pumpkin pie spice, and 4 cups of powdered sugar. Mix on low for 1 minute then on high until ceamy. Add water as needed. Pipe or spread

Mix 3 peeled (ripe) bananas and 2 cups of sugar until well blended. Add 1 (15 oz) can of pumpkin puree until creamy. Add 2 cups of self-rising flour, 2 eggs, 1 tsp vanilla, 1/2-1 tsp of cinnamon, 1/2 tsp nutmeg, and a pinch of salt. Mix until smooth. Fill two bread pans (greased with butter and flour) with the mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. When finished, top with vanilla bean glaze which is

made with 1 cup of sugar, 1 TBSP of vanilla extract, 2 TBSP heavy cream, and a pinch of salt.

Fashion scarves are a great way to complement any outfit for the fall

season. They can be found at American Eagle, Target, Von Maur, and many other

clothing stores for $15-$25.

Tall boots look great with jeans or leggings. They are very useful in the colder months as they can be worn for casual or formal occasions. Theycan be puchased at

Famous Footwear for $50-$120.

“I wear Vans about once a week whenever I feel the

need to dress up.”Steven Culpepper ‘16

“In the fall I like to wear black combat boots with leggings and pink lipstick

for a pop of color.”Whitney Jasper ‘16

Vans have become popular shoes for both boys and girls. They can be worn with jeans or even khakis! They can be purchased from

Journey’s for around $45.

It’s sweater weather! Colorful, patterned, or nuetral oversized sweaters can be worn with

jeans or leggings for a cute, casual style. Forever 21 carries various comfy sweaters

ranging from $17-$35.

big Comfy Sweaters

9Feature Xavier High School

Entertainment

Activities

Concerts

Costume RunSaturday, October 26th: 4 P.M.- Downtown Cedar Rapids

Dress in a costume for the 5k run- $35 entrance feeAwards will be given to top three finishers (men and women) and

best costume (individual and group)Live music and activities after the race at NewBo City Market

Harvest Hayrack NightWednesday, October 23: 7 P.M.- Ushers Ferry Historic Village

$5 for children-$9 for adultsEnjoy an old-fashioned hayrack ride and bonfire

Hot chocolate and crafts will be available

Scream AcresFriday, October 25: 7-11 P.M. - Bloomsbury Farm

$20 per person3-part haunted attractionSuggested for ages 12+

NEEDTOBREATHE: Blue Moose Tap House (Iowa City)- October 28

Rascal Flatts featuring The Band Perry: Wells Fargo Arena (Des Moines)- October 25

Florida Georgia Line with Colt Ford and Tyler Farr: U.S. Cellular Center (Cedar Rapids)- November 2

MISCELANEOUSEastern Iowa Figure Skating Championships

at Cedar Rapids Ice Arena October 18thHave a bonfire

Read a good bookWatch movies

Jump in a pile of leaves

BART’S FARM AND PUMPKIN PATCHOpen until Halloween- 7307 Alburnett Rd, Marion

Sells pumpkins, gourds, ears of corn, etc.$5 pony rides: Saturday and Sunday from 10 A.M.-2 P.M.

Haunted corn maze

“My favorite thing about fall is watching football games on

Thursday, going to games on Friday and Saturday nights, and watching games on Sunday and Monday.”

Hayley Deutmeyer ‘14

“My favorite fall activity is golfing. My family also likes to go to Bloomsbury Farm to buy pumpkins around Halloween.”

Sam Martin ‘17

“I enjoy watching the Lions play every Sunday. I prefer watching NFL over college, and I like to

tailgate for XHS football.”Nolan Arp ‘15

“My friends and I have a party on Halloween. We dress in costumes

and eat lots of candy!” Kiana Stanek ‘17

Page Design: Jenna Fenske Information and Photos: Colette Miller, Lizzie Bailey, and Jenna Fenske

Sporting EventsXavier Varsity Football Schedule

Friday, October 18- Cedar Falls (Home) 7:15 P.M.Friday, October 25- Linn-Mar (Away) 7:15 P.M.

Xavier Varsity Volleyball ScheduleSaturday, October 19- MVC Tournament @ Cedar Falls 9:00 A.M.

Tuesday, October 22- Dubuque Wahlert (Home) 5:30 P.M.

Xavier High SchoolHealth & Lifestyle10

P u m p k i n preperation

PUMPKINCARVINGTIPS

The time for pumpkin carving is here again! Below are some tips to make this carving season the best one yet!

Drill holes out of the top and stick lollipops or other Halloween candy in for trick or

treaters to grab from the pumpkin.

Carve two seperate pumpkins and stack them on top of each other. One can be two lines for arms and the other can be a hand

design.

Take a drill and drill holes all over the pumpkin and place a bright light inside.

Remember Lite Brites? Drill holes in the pumpkin and place Lite Brites in them for a

colorful pumpkin.

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October 17. 2013 A & E 11

Michele Ann BurkeOwner, Head Instructor Phone 319-393-0303

Studio Dance3907 Center Point Rd. NECedar Rapids, IA 52402

Comics with Keefe

Xavier Poms continue their seasonAfter auditions last

spring, the 16 girls chosen for the Xavier Poms were immediately thrown into learning several complex dance routines for the upcoming season. The team was preparing before the school year started to perfect three new pieces.

This year, the girls learned routines in the categories of poms, jazz, and lyrical for their competition season. Audiences watched the Poms perform these routines at football games during halftime and at pep rallies.

For future Saints, the team will continue their tradition of hosting a camp

for young girls from kindergarten to eighth grade. The camp will take place Friday, October 18 from 4-6 p.m. It is designed for children to learn a dance from the team themselves. After a few hours of practicing, the kids get to perform their final routine for their parents.

Again this season, the Poms qualified to go to their Nationals competition on February 1 and 2, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. “We’re practicing hard and staying focused,” sophomore Lexi Smith said. “We’re smarter this year and know what to expect.”

The Poms’ last competition was the University of Iowa Invitational on Saturday, October 12. The team placed first in Jazz and second in Pom. Soloists junior Madison Recker placed sixth, senior Morgan Noonan placed ninth, and seniors Charlie Dean and Clancy Haase tied for tenth place in the 11/12 division. Freshman Josie Fuhrman placed first and sophomore Erin Foley placed sixth in the 9/10 division.

Their next competition is the UDA Northshore Competition. This will take place on November 17 in Chicago, Illinois. Their State competition in Des

Kayla ThompsonA&E Writer

The Poms squad jumps around in their Silly Sacks at the Homecoming pep rally on Thursday, October 3.Meghan Gerke Photo.

Emma KeefeComic Artist

Typical Teenage Troubles

Xavier High SchoolA & E12

Independent Studies broaden possibilitiesWith a wide variety of classes to choose from at Xavier, each person can enjoy their educational

experience. Any student can dive deeper into their career path by participating in an independent study, where a student continues advanced study in a certain subject. Setting up an independent study can be

done by meeting with the student’s teacher of choice and the guidance office. From there, the teacher will work with the faculty to approve guidelines for the course and set up a class period with the student. Here are

a few options that seniors have chosen to pursue during this school year.

Ashley PudilA&E Assistant Editor

Senior Kayla LansingTheatre Independent

Study“There are separate projects that we complete, but we also help other students who are taking Acting classes.”

Senior Emma DeignanArt Independent Study

“I enjoy my independent study because I get to choose what type of projects I want to complete over the semester, and it makes the class more fun.”

Mr. WalkerMusic Theory teacher

“It is fun to watch my students explore and dive deeper into the different aspects of Music Theory and allow them to apply what they have learned in their choir classes.”

Senior Holly HazeltonPhotography

Independent Study“I want to go into some type of design in college and minor in photography. I also really enjoy art, so doing an independent study was perfect for me.”

Bookshelf: What is everyone reading this fall?

“I read Shatter Me because my sister recommended it. It’s surprisingly good for a girly book!”Senior Mason Montuoro

“The Fault In Our Stars was very well written, and it was just as good as people said it would be.”Junior Ellen Jasper

“I love Gillian Flynn’s books because they are creepy and twisted, but in a realistic way.”Mrs. Whitt

“Divergent reminded me of The Hunger Games, which is why I liked it. I can’t wait for the movie to come out!”Freshman Piper Kesselring

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Ben Valentine & Daniel VegaOpinion Writer & Sports Writer

Ponder This...

With Ben and Dano

What is your favorite snack food?

ChipsTrail MixGoldfishWheat ThinsFruit SnacksMixed NutsFruitGranola Bars

People like to eat. People like to eat so much that they like to eat in-between meals. We wanted to know what it is people eat between meals. We surveyed Xavier students and received 340 responses. Here are the results:

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Concerts in the area

Julie WoodsA&E Writer

Rock

ChristianWho: Newsboys

When: October 19Where: Davenport, Iowa

Price: $22 - $29

Sing along to their song, “God’s Not Dead.”

Who: NEEDTOBREATHEWhen: October 28

Where: Iowa City, IowaPrice: $26 - $31

Dance to their hit song, “Washed by the Water.”

Top 40/Pop

Country

Who: Zac Brown BandWhen: December 15Where: Moline, Illinois

Price: $37 - $67

Listen to their hit song, “Chicken Fried.”

Who: John MayerWhen: November 19Where: Moline, Illinois

Price: $26 - $31

Get emotional with his song, “Gravity.”

Who: Phillip PhillipsWhen: November 19Where: Moline, Iowa

Price: $26 - $31

Jam out to his catchy song, “Home.”

Who: The EaglesWhen: October 21

Where: Moline, IllinoisPrice: $47 - $171

Learn the lyrics to their most well known song,

“Hotel California.”

Loud music, crowds of people, live performances, and sweaty jumping people; the atmosphere of a concert. Music is one of the best ways to express oneself and if someone has never been to a concert, they should take a look at the ones coming to Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois.

Kermit and Florence AlveshereAlan AntonJoan and Peter BaileyBryan BanowetzJim and Judy BauerLinda BauerKenneth and Rosemary BauerDoug and Char BoeSandra BoeDorrance and Shirley BradyMark and Janice BradyScott and Tammie BradyJill BreitbachLora BreitbachHannah BrownLydia and Mike BrownChris and James BryantCassie BuschLarry and Marjory BushawAnna BusseJeff and Michele BusseMonica BusseColleen CampBill ChristiansonMatt and Tracie ChuteMr and Mrs Robert ChuteMindy and Gary ColemanJane and Rob CollinsMorty and Mona Lisa CookseyClark and Kathy CunninghamCarol and Pat DeignanMike and Karen DelaneyDave and Laura DieboldDave and Melissa Dostal

Jan and Mike DrahozalJoe and Kelly DrahozalDave and Polly DrakerNicole DrakerBill and Lu EftingJim and Liz EftingRyan EklandTom and Terry EklandSteve and Kay ElliottCarl and Carol EskerMike and Jody EskerDoug FeltesJack and Micki FenskeJim and Linda FenskeJenny and Jeff FriedenMike FriedenDick GalliganGene and Betty GerkeJulie and Joe GerkeMichael GraeveTracy GraeveMike and Kathy GravelDiane HansenPaul and Bryn HayesTracie and Brian HazelettDutch and Ock HerrigLaura M HerrigMike and Wendy HerrigJohn and Sasha HoffmanMarvin and Linda HoffmanMike and Courtney HoffmanAllyson HovdaDick and Pam HuntVirgil and Carlyn Hunt

The Janney FamilyCindy JensenJeanne JoensJohn and Con Inc.Ray and Beth KaminRay and Jan KaminKaty KarasKelli KertonGene and Sally KopeckyAnn and Tim KortemeyerMary LevettPaula and Jim LevettDave and Sharon LoecherDoris LogelDan and Donna LynchMegan LynchJeanne and Gerry MacEachernBrennan McAllisterBill and Mary Lou McCartanKerry McCartanWill McCartanFather Tom McDermottTom and Mary McGivernMaureen and Jason McHughLiz MillerMr and Mrs Duane MillerMobileDemandLeo and Diane MonaghanAnn MoranJulie MoranRegan MoranJohn and Ruth NeuzilBob and Mary Tarbox NicholsonMackenzie Noonan

Mike NoonanSteve and Janet NoonanNixie OlderburgDaniel PapeChris and Roberta PetersPowell ChiropracticKevin and Denise PudilRosie PudilAnn and Dave RichardsonJohn RichardsonTom and Dianna RichardsonPeyton RosencrantsDenny and Karan RuzickaMr and Mrs Richard SaundersJoe and Barb SchmallMr and Mrs Jason SchmidtColleen and Randy ScholerMike and Mary Pat SchulteDon and Patricia SimaMaddie SmithHailey SojkaMairlynn SondermanBecky and Brad StovieMarisa and Richard SullivanDave and Karen ThinnesMatthew ThommannaWilma ThompsonScott Thompson FamilyFred and Bev TimkoTom TroesterBev ValantDouger and Amers ValentineMary Lou ValentineAbbe Vega

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Xavier High SchoolSports14Saints football team looks ahead despite loss

Win or loss, it does not matter what the end result is. Coaches and players can always learn something from any experience, whether through practices or games. This is the exact mind-set the Xavier football coaches and players have.

“I don’t believe a loss is always a good thing because you can learn from both wins and losses,” Head Coach Duane Schulte said. “In a win or a loss, you can go back and try to correct the mistakes committed which is what matters.”

The Saints played against Cedar Rapids Washington on Friday, October 4 hoping to come away with a Homecoming victory, but lost 26-10. The game was originally set for 7 p.m. but weather reports suggested it would be better to move the game up in the sophomore game slot at 5 p.m. This was the first regular season game Xavier lost since 2011.

“The loss has definitely put us in our place and showed us exactly how hard we’re going to have to work this season to be where we want to be,” senior punter Ryan Persick said.

Persick made the game 14-3 with a field goal in the second

quarter. Senior quarterback Quinton Scholer passed the ball to senior Frank Hill, and with the extra point, the Saints made it 26-10 later in the second half. Xavier scored a touchdown with six minutes 40 seconds left in the fourth quarter.

“We erased it (the loss) from our memory and we just plan to focus on the game,” Scholer said.

The Saints played against the Waterloo West Wahawks on Friday, October 11. Xavier was able to regroup and beat Waterloo by a score of 40-14.

“We want to get better every game,” Coach Schulte said, “We have had the same mind-set for twenty years. We need to stay focused whether it is a win or a loss, and we have to keep steady and solid so we can improve.”

In a two minute span in the first quarter, the Saints scored two touchdowns. The team was able to put in their three quarterbacks, Scholer, junior Sam Tursi, and freshman Bryce Schulte.

“I was not really that nervous to play in my first varsity game. I practice with the players and

so I was comfortable down on the field,” Schulte said. “The atmosphere of a varsity game is different than that of a freshman game. The plays are alot quicker.”

Schulte threw a touchdown pass to senior Matt Nelson in the third quarter giving the Saints a 40-0 lead. Senior Brendan Miller finished with 142 total rushing yards in the game. Persick made a 37 yard field

goal and went six for six on kicks. “Winning a game takes total

team commitment,” Persick said.The Saints play against

Cedar Falls at the “Future Saints Night” home game Friday, October 18 at 7 p.m.

Shannon MulcaheySports Editor

Xavier senior Wes Gardner tackles a Washington Warrior player. Meghan Gerke Photo.

Dickes and Culpepper, thriving since freshman year It is not often that athletes

have the privilege or skill to be on the varsity team as a freshman in high school. Yet this is what Xavier sophomores Jenny Dickes and Steven Culpepper

did. Now they are thriving in their second year on varsity and they have become even more comfortable in their positions.

Culpepper has been running cross country since seventh grade. He placed 10th at the Cascade Invite this year and his best time so far of 17:16 was achieved at the Cedar Rapids Invitational.

“I train hard all the time,” Culpepper said. “I’m more excited now.”

Dickes began running cross country just last year. However, she has accomplished a lot. This season she finished fourth at the Eastern Iowa Classic and at the Cedar Rapids Invitational had her best time of 15:22.

“It’s always nerve-racking before the race,” Dickes said, “but it’s also really exciting with the upperclassmen.”

Like last year, Dickes continues to lead the girls’ team to top finishes. The girls placed first at the Eastern Iowa Classic

and second at the Cascade Invite.Culpepper has a personal

goal to break 16:40 this season. Dickes wants to continue placing high with fast times. Besides big personal goals, state appearances are on both of the young runners’ minds.

“I push my teammates so we can all get to state together,” Dickes said. “I want to be someone the other girls can look up to.”

At the Clinton Classic on October 5, the girls’ team finished eighth with an average time of 17:34. Jenny Dickes placed 20th, running in 16:17, and Senior Marinna Schroud placed 40th with a time of 17:02. The boys’ team ranked seventh and had an average time of 18:00. Senior Jacob Schmitt placed 11th in a time of 17:13, while Steven Culpepper finished 22nd, running in 17:34.

The teams ran last Thursday at the MVC Supermeet at the Dubuque Soccer Complex. The girls placed sixth with an average

Sophomore Jenny Dickes leads the Xavier girls’ team at the Clinton Classic on October 5. Photo submitted.

Katherine Bauer Copy Editor

time of 16:01. Dickes finished 17th in a time of 15:27, and freshman Emiko Coffey ran in 15:55 to place 24th. The boys finished eighth with an average time of 17:05. Culpepper and Schmitt both finished with a time of 16:40 and placed 30th and 31st respectively.

The Saints run tonight at the MVC Divisional Meet at Noelridge park.

The girls’ team races at the Clinton Classic on October 5. Photo submitted.

October 17, 2013 Sports 15

What’s in the trophy case?

Golf captures Player and Coach of the Year awards

Torson and the Saintscontinue successful season

Some players start in a feeder program for volleyball as early as fourth grade, and others even before that. Some start in seventh grade through their middle school team because they think it would be a fun activity to do with friends. Xavier junior Kayla Torson falls into the latter category. It has certainly escalated from there, with accolades such as unanimous All Conference, Second Team All-State, and Metro Player of the Year last year.

“I fell in love with the sport,” Torson said. “I love how I can forget everything when I’m on the court.”

Torson currently leads the team in kills with 258 kills in 63 sets. Seventeen of those kills came in a crucial game against the Cedar Rapids Washington Warriors.

In the Mississippi Valley matchup Tuesday, October 1, the Saints prevailed against the Warriors in five sets, 25-16, 25-12, 25-23, 25-10, 15-13, taking the second, third, and fourth sets. Junior Madsy Richards led the team with 18 kills, and senior Kasey Vanden Bosch added 17. Senior Britni Scholtes recorded 52 assists and 23 digs while senior Halle Heying led the team in digs with 28.

“We kept going back and forth, but we kept our energy up and finished,” Torson said.

The team continued their success in an away game against Waterloo West Tuesday, October 8. The Saints beat the Wahawks in three sets, 25-16, 25-20, 25-10 in a Mississippi Valley Conference match. Vanden Bosch and Richards led the team with 11 kills apiece while Torson added 10.

The Saints played at the Westside Invitational Saturday, October 12, hosted by Cedar Rapids Jefferson. Xavier went 2-0 in pool play, defeating Williamsburg and West Liberty to advance to the quarterfinals. They took on Dubuque Hempstead, who is ranked three in class 5A, and lost in two matches 25-11, 25-22. They then faced the Marion Indians, and won that game 25-21, 25-22 in a pair of tight games. They went 3-1 overall in the tournament.

The number four ranked Xavier volleyball team takes on the Prairie Hawks Tuesday, October 15 at home. Game time is 7:00 p.m.

Morgan BreitbachSports Assistant Editor

Cedar Rapids Xavier senior Matt Junge grabbed the Valley Division Golf Player of the Year Award. His coach, Tim O’Brien takes home his third straight Coach of the Year Award.

Junge followed up senior Ben Sagers’ Player of the Year (2012) with one of his own. “It feels really good winning such a prestigious award,” Junge said. “I have worked on a lot of things to help with my season. My putting was the biggest one. If I made more birdie putts, my game would get better, and it did. Xavier had never had a Player of the Year, but to have two back to back, that is something that is really special. Credit to Ben for being the first.”

Xavier golf coach, Tim O’Brien backed up his coaching performance last year with yet another Coach of the Year Award.

“I have tremendous support from my golf parents and administrators and that has made a difference as well,” coach O’Brien said.

The Xavier Saints golf team proved their reign in the MVC by grabbing three of six First Team All Conference spots with selections of Junge, Sagers, and freshman Kellen Gray. Sophomore Jordan Even was also selected as an Honorable Mention.

The Saints competed in the Valley Division meet on September 30 at Gardner Golf Course. They finished with a score of 306 just ahead of Cedar Rapids Washington and Linn-Mar. They then competed in a meet that was hosted by the Iowa High School Athletic Association at Elmcrest Country Club. The

team placed third with a score of 313 behind Cedar Rapids Kennedy who placed first and Cedar Rapids Washington who finished second.

The team was back in action at the Iowa State Meet on October 11 and 12 hosted at Hunters Ridge Golf Course. The Saints finished tenth in class 4A. Junge led the team to win its second straight top-10 finish for the State Meet..

Daniel VegaSports Writer

Design by Shannon Mulcahey and Morgan Breitbach,Information by Nic Ekland, Photos by Meghan Gerke and Shannon Mulcahey

Trophy #1

Answer: Trophy #1: C, Trophy #2: B, Trophy #3: D, Trophy #4: A

Trophy #2

Trophy #3

Trophy #4

A) Sport: Boys’ Cross Country Coach: Andrew Kauder

Notable member: Dan McDermott (‘08)

B) Sport: Boys’ Soccer Coach: Amir Hadzic

Notable member: Chad Gilmer (‘12)

C) Sport: Girls’ Soccer Coach: Bailey Dorrington

Notable member: Kayla Armstrong (‘13)

D) Sport: Boys’ Track Coach: Russ Camacho

Notable member: Bryce Colston (‘08)

The volleyball players huddle during a home game for Breast Cancer Awareness. Meghan Gerke Photo.

Player of the Year recipient senior Matt Junge tees off during a meet. Meghan Gerke Photo.

Not only does Xavier have one trophy case located by the Ron Thillen Gymnasium, but Xavier has a second case located across from the Guidance Department. Throughout the years, Xavier has continued the excellence of the sports programs and has managed to add trophies every year. The following are some notable trophies. See if you can match the trophy with the correct information.

Fight Like A Girl December 15, 2011

Did you know?85% of Xavier students know

someone effected by breast cancer.

The Saint Shop is selling breast cancer awareness T-shirts for $15

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. See what the Xavier community is doing to support the cause!

Events:Oct. 11: Gems of Hope at the Sophomore

RetreatOct. 13: Especially For You Race

Oct. 15: Volleyball game raising breast cancer awareness

Oct. 18: Football game pink-out

“My mom was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008. When I found out, I was really worried and nervous but they found it early. People would always make us food and at church they would offer petitions and say the Rosary for her. This year is her fifth anniversary of being cancer free.”

-Zach Detterman ‘16

“The volleyball team raised money at a home game along with the homecoming football game. At the breast cancer volleyball game, we wore special jerseys and gave roses to breast cancer survivors. This is special to me because my mom is a survivor and was diagnosed in 2008 and again in 2011. My team has been my support system and they have kept my spirits high.”

-Payton Janney ‘14

*poll taken from 336 Xavier students

Design: Mary Esker & Anna White. Information & Pictures: Mary Esker

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