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RESTAURANT REVIEW: NoodleCat

NoodleCat

West Side Market
2549 Lorain Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44113

Price: $$
Rating: ***

EDITOR’S NOTE: In recognition of the West Side Market”s 100th Anniversary, the Eye will be reviewing a WSM food stand in each issue this year. Armed with $100 dollars in cash, Tim Domzalski, Eye Food Critic, will be exploring the best the Market has to offer.

I was feeling a bit under the weather so a little soup sounded like it would hit the spot. After much rambling around the West Side Market I found NoodleCat. You will know you hit NoodleCat when a large grinning cat seems to wave at you from a red bowl. All of the fresh ingredients ranging from meats, noodles, and vegetables are on display. Preparation takes place in plain sight. Their mainstay are contemporary Ramen noodles. These are a far cry from the brick packages college students may utilize. Some other dishes include College Ramen ($5), with chicken corn and peas, and Pork Miso Ramen ($7), that includes pork, miso, scallions and greens, as well as others. In addition to various soups NoodleCat also serves steam buns, which are Japanese white bread stuffed like a sandwich. Steam bun options include BBQ Ohio Pork and Smoked Turkey, both at $3.

I decided on the Takahachi Ramen, which is the most expensive item on the menu at the stunning price of eight dollars. This features garlic broth, more garlic, Ohio-farmed pork, dashi, sesame seeds, and scallions. In a few minutes a large and very hot container was nestled in my hands. I opened the top and an intense heat flew up to smother my face. Seeing how I had a few minutes to wait before I could eat it without scalding my mouth, I took it back to Ignatius. The soup’s ingredients were arranged thoughtfully within the container-nori criss-crossed on top, sprinkled with various spices upon the nori. When the appetizing smells hit my nostrils I couldn’t wait any longer. Though my first spoonful was still exceptionally hot, I could taste layers of spices. The dominant flavor of garlic was complemented by the taste of sesame and a hint of dashi, a Japanese seasoning. Unlike many other soups which lack a subsistent amount of meat, I was surprised to find that it had a good amount of pork in it. All the flavors meshed brilliantly, getting a bit of each herb in every bite, with a huge amount of filling Ramen noodles.

Overall I found it very satisfying. The price was a bit high at $8, but it was filling. Not to mention, there were equally large soups at $5, so it is pretty affordable. With a great mix of herbs, meat, and noodles, this earthy meal provides warmth and flavor to a cold, bland, autumn day. NoodleCat is open Mon. and Wed. until four, and on Fri. to six. “

AS EYE SEE IT: First time voters sound off

Today, voters across the United States will trek to polling places to cast their ballots for the President of the United States. Among them are two Ignatius seniors who are voting for the first time. We asked each to share who they are voting for, and why.

Why I’m voting for Romney

By CHRIS LAHAM ’13

As a senior in high school you are usually surrounded with a lot of work. Between homework, \”college stuff,”

The sounds of silence: Gennessee Abbey retreat offers students space for reflection

By QUILLAN AUSTRIA ’14

How would you like to wake up at 2:25 A.M to pray? Three seniors, along with their proctors, ventured four hours to Piffard, New York to pray and reflect on the Gennessee Abbey Retreat. The retreat brings a group of up to 12 seniors to a monastery where they live for three days along with trappist monks. Because some of the monks took a vow of silence, the retreat could be described as quiet, to say the least. The members of the retreat would have periods of silence that would last about three hours. Along with the silence the members received spiritual guidance from Fr. Jerome of the monastery. He would provide wisdom and answers to any question the retreat members had. Their day consisted of a series of prayers and naps from 2:00 A.M. until 9:00 A.M.; then
they would walk to the abbey for mass at 4:00 P.M.; and at 6:40 P.M. every night, they would join with some of the monks and perform a compline, or evening prayer, before going to bed.

The Gennessee Abbey retreat is meant to be a time of prayer and reflection. It provides seniors the opportunity to experience the life of a monk and see the inner workings of a monastery. The goal is not to convince students to adopt a monastic life. Rather, it’s to give them a chance to embrace something we rarely find in our busy, noisy lives: silence.

The monks have to be self-sufficient and provide the funds needed to keep the monastery running. In order to do so, the monks bake bread and sell it. On one day of the retreat, the monks baked 15,000 loaves of bread. “

After Week 10 stumble, Wildcats roar into playoffs with 35-26 win

‘Cats deny resilient Fitch behind McVey, defensive toughness

By JOHN FANTA ’13

After their Week 10 tight loss to the Saint Edward Eagles, the Wildcats came off the field and immediately had to refresh their focus to the Austintown Fitch Falcons. The Wildcats still had the #2 seed in OHSAA Region 1, as the #7 seeded Falcons were no usual Regional Quarterfinal opponent. As Coach Kyle said after the Week 10 tough defeat, \”It’s always a closely contested battle. It’s time now, to shift our focus on the playoffs and put this behind us. This is a blessing, I truly believe it.”

OUR TAKE: Above all, citizens

By ALASTAIR PEARSON ’14
Eye Opinion Editor

As diverse as the views of our two columnists may be, the fact that both of them were willing to express their views about something as fundamentally American as the voting process is an impressive testament to the value our society places on individual expression and civic consciousness. Both columnists displayed a commitment to uphold their responsibilities as newly empowered voters, responsibilities that include participating in public forums like newspapers and debates to ensure that all the members of the voting public are informed and motivated to participate. Regardless of one’s political affiliations or beliefs, every reader can recognize the need to promote informative, civil discourse between both sides of the political spectrum.

At the end of the day, democracy requires cooperation. The voting electorate is made up of a vast number of diverse interest groups, all opposing one another depending on the issue and region being discussed, but all of which are ultimately American and all of which have a common national interest at heart. In order for our country to continue to uphold egalitarian, representative government on a global scale, it is necessary to reconcile those interests in favor of universal, humanitarian goals. Despite the minutiae that separates the blue states from the red, despite the differences between liberal and conservative, progressive and centrist, right or left, all of those heading to the polls this November understand that it is their vote represents an obligation to act in the common cause of themselves and the nation at large.

The voters whose opposing views are displayed above are disagreeing in name only. They understand, and we must understand, that democracy and the freedoms it entails can only be maintained by voters who are as passionate and articulate as the world requires them to be. When it is your turn to be heard and your time to cast your vote, make sure your voice is heard. “

Max Simon may have the best high school job ever: running Cleveland’s top-rated Haunted House

By JOHN SELBY ’15

Many of you have probably heard of HalloWeekends or maybe even Seven Floors of Hell, but have you heard of The Fear Experience? If you haven’t, it’s about time you do because this Haunted House is run by one of our own Ignatius men, Max Simon.

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Debate encourages students to engage issues, each other

By ANTONIO ZODDA ’14

On November 5, students from the Conservative, Liberal, and Libertarian Caucuses of Informed Ignatians gathered after school in the Atrium to argue their positions on five key issues. This debate was held on the eve of the general election and offered the caucus members a chance to give their opinions to a room full of family, classmates, and teachers.

This event marked the first formal debate in two years between the school’s political clubs and was the first ever debate of the newly formed Informed Ignatians. This coalition was created earlier this school year with the purpose of consolidating all of the politically affiliated extra-curriculars under one \”umbrella club.”

Piranhas, pythons, and alligators make a ruckus in Room 219

By ALASTAIR PEARSON ’14

Returning students passing by the Chemistry hallway may have noticed some of the colorful additions to the room of Mr. Surrarer, veteran instructor in the chemical sciences. Despite his discipline’s usually more impersonal approach, Mr. Surrarer likes to enliven his classes with the aid of a variety of tropical animals that have quickly gained the loving attention of his hundred-plus junior students. The creatures, including Dennis, a snapping turtle, Diesel, the class alligator, as well as five unnamed piranhas, are a classroom fixture, and the former two can often be seen making covert pilgrimages over back-of-the-class desks or warming themselves in the front pockets of adventurous pupils.

According to Mr. Surrarer, there are a number of benefits to caring for unusual wildlife: \”So many of the young men I teach don’t have the opportunity to see these kinds of animals at home. I try to let them see that not every exotic animal is something so
dangerous or unusual that it is beyond our care.”

Golf \’Cats with successful year, look to the future

By PATRICK MCGUIRE ’14

The Saint Ignatius varsity golf team had a very successful season while remaining under the radar at Saint Ignatius. The team was very consistent this year despite graduating state champion Beau Titsworth after the 2011 season. The ‘Cats had a very young team this year and were able to progress all season long. The team consisted of only one senior, Joe Malone; three juniors, two sophomores, and one freshman. Despite being a young team, these golfers were consistent not only as a team, but individually as well. As a team, the ‘Cats finished in the top five in seven tournaments this year and two sixth place finishes in their other tournaments. The team won two tournaments, one at Stonewater and the other at Windmill Lakes. Their postseason began with a second place finish at the Sweetbriar Sectional Tournament and ended with a sixth place finish at the Pine Hills District Tournament. As a young team, the golfers’ scores were very consistent, finishing with three strokes between the team’s low-scorer and high-scorer. Jack Coyne ’14 finished the year with the team’s lowest average of 38.9 strokes per nine holes. The golf team, though graduating Senior Joe Malone, has a bright future for next year. Next year, Coach Brian Becker looks for senior leadership from Jack Coyne ’14, P.J. Malik ’14, and Dean Catalano ’14; while hoping for the continued consistency from the underclassmen. “

The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen aims to turn average Joes into \”the most interesting men in the world”

By ANDREW RATH ’13

Have you ever considered yourself a classy individual? Do you have a special place in your heart for Sean Connery? If your answer to either of the previously asked questions was \”yes,”

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