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Playlist of the Week: Chill

Related imageWelcome to Playlist of The Week #3: Chill –

The coming weeks are guaranteed to carry quite a bit of stress and anxiety (ha ha, enjoy those Thanksgiving dinner political debates). So to help you counteract impending finals and college decisions,  we’ve worked to curate some songs to help chill out.

Without further pomp and circumstance, here is the third edition of Playlist of the Week.

Tracklist:

  • Unchained Melody by Norah Jones
  • Drunk on Halloween by Wallows
  • Bitter by Chappel Roan
  • Coastline by Lady Legs
  • SLOW DANCING IN THE DARK by Joji
  • Anthem by Greta Van Fleet
  • I Saw Red by OWEL
  • Life is Beautiful by Lil Peep
  • Come Back to Earth by Mac Miller
  • Stolen Dance by Milky Chance
  • Different Now by Chastity Belt
  • Sky Is a Bed by The Humble Cheaters
  • Do the Math by Wax Fang
  • Back When by Prelow
  • Age Of Man by Greta Van Fleet
  • Self Care by Mac Miller
  • Neon Gravestones by Twenty One Pilots
  • Magic In The Hamptons (feat. Lil Yachty) by Social House, ft. Lil Yachty
  • Water, Pt. 2 by Arvid
  • Sideways by Space Camp

Playlist of the Week: Spooky SZN

I’m back for another week of music…

This week’s playlist follows the theme of Halloween. I’ve included some Halloween classics such as the “Ghostbusters” theme, as well as some others that may not always come to mind as Halloween songs.

Full Tracklist

  • This is Halloween – Pop Version by Marilyn Manson
  • Ghostbusters by Ray Parker, Jr.
  • (Don’t Fear) The Reaper by Blue Öyster Cult
  • Ding-Dong! The Witch Is Dead by Harold Arlen
  • Creep by Radiohead
  • Scarecrow by Beck
  • Eyes Of The Night by Starlight Mints
  • Rampage by Kavinsky
  • The Devil & Me by The Brad Pitt Light Orchestra
  • Stabbing In The Dark by Ice Nine Kills
  • Creeping Death by Metallica
  • Square Hammer by Ghost
  • Black Magic Woman by Fleetwood Mac
  • The Addams Family Theme by Vic Mizzy & His Orchestra
  • Thriller by Michael Jackson
  • Monster Mash by Bobby “Boris” Pickett
  • Werewolves Of London by Warren Zevon
  • Highway to Hell by AC/DC
  • Black Magic Woman by Santana
  • Bad Moon Rising by Creedence Clearwater Revival
  • The Time Warp by Richard O’Brien
  • People Are Strange by The Doors
  • Dead Man’s Party by Oingo Boingo
  • Spooky by Classics IV
  • (Ghost) Riders In The Sky by Johnny Cash
  • Cirice by Ghost
  • If You Have Ghosts by Ghost
  • Absolution by Ghost
  • Monstrance Clock by Ghost
  • Mummy Dust by Ghost

Bolded selections are some of my personal recommendations.

Movie Review: Halloween

By Alex Gehrlein ’19

It’s that time of the year again, depending on when this comes out, and as the movie reviewer, I’m obligated to tell you about a horror movie. The first horror movie I ever saw was Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers. I was nine, over at a friends house, and scared out of my mind. From that moment forward I’ve had a connection to the Halloween franchise. I’ve seen every film in the franchise and would hold it above any other slasher giant. And seeing the promotional materials for this film, I have to admit I was excited. I cannot stand Rob Zombie’s remakes, and have been waiting a while for a competent, well thought out, modern take on the classic material.

And this movie was certainly competent. You can’t expect too much out of a horror movie these days, but even then there is a certain standard that should be reached for (think Oculus, or Get Out). The film’s greatest strength is in the cinematography, which was genuinely impressive at times. A long take, no holds barred walk through the suburbs weaving in and out of people’s houses certainly comes to mind, but even the way that the more bland close-ups and establishing shots are put together serve to add an extra layer to the film’s visual horror.

This film was certainly modern. The main characters of the first act are a pair of podcasters investigating the Myers murders. The characters are more reflective of today’s youth, not falling in to the tired cliches that plague many slasher films of Halloween’s era. You won’t find the clumsy “let’s all split up and look for clues” kind of logic that previous films would have done, but instead see an accurate reaction to the events as if a real person were put in that situation. This is the result of films like Scream, a much better movie, which lampooned these tropes to the point where no horror movie trying to be anything above mediocre would attempt them.

Where this film slips up is the planning; it is not well thought out. McBride and Green have written one of the worst scripts in the Halloween franchise, and that’s saying something. It was a genuinely surreal experience to see such a well shot film have dialogue this bad. Take this gem for example (slight spoilers):

Allyson Strode: Everyone in my family, like, turns into a nutcase this time of year.

Vicky: I mean, your grandmother is Laurie Strode. She was almost murdered.

Oscar: Wasn’t it her brother who murdered all those babysitters?

Allyson Strode: No. He was not her brother, that’s something that people made up.

Trust me, it doesn’t get worse when you hear them say it. The first third of this movie is so bad because this script is allowed to run wild without being reigned in by growing tension. I’m not saying the dialogue in John Carpenter’s original was perfect, but it was balanced properly with the right amount of short glimpses, heavy breathing, and dark shadows we’ve come to associate with the franchise.

This movie goes in the wrong direction, bringing it to the point of comedy in some scenes, and what’s worse is that the comedy is some of the best stuff in the movie (probably because it’s written by Danny McBride, who you might know from Pineapple Express), but it isn’t what’s best for a Halloween movie. That’s what the writers don’t seem to understand, is that the worst stuff in the entire franchise is when sloppy attempts to bring in humor kill the tone of the movie (see Halloween: Resurrection).
If you like Halloween as a franchise, see this movie. If you like Carpenter’s Halloween as a film, be cautious.

6/10

Playlist of the Week: “Almost, Maine”

Welcome to the first installment of “Playlist of the Week”. A (hopefully) weekly collection of songs you might like to listen to.

This past weekend was host to the Saint Ignatius Harlequins’ fall production of Almost, Maine. A show filled with laughs, tears, and raw emotion, Almost, Maine set a new standard for Mr. Hoover’s era as director of the drama program.

Didn’t get the chance to experience the show? Within the next physical issue of The Eye will be a review to catch you up on what you missed. But in the meantime, give the playlist a listen or two.

This week’s Playlist of the Week is a collection of songs used throughout the production. Hopefully, it will take you away to a place where life is a little bit different: a place that’s almost.

Also shout out to the entire cast, crew, mentors, and any others involved with the production for putting on such a great show!

Full Tracklist:

  • Brothers Under the Bridge by Martin Simpson
  • Song for Dax by Dylan Ryche
  • Glory Days by Bruce Springsteen; Friends in Low Places by Garth Brooks
  • Swept Away (Sentimental Version) by the Avett Brothers
  • Rest Your Way Home by Lance Allen
  • Marry Me by the O’Neill Brothers Group (acoustic)
  • Lyin Eyes by Martin Tallstrom
  • Oh Darling by Stephen Bennet
  • Dancing in the Dark by Eddie Burman
  • My Arms Were Always Always Around You by Peter Bradley Adams
  • Follow You Down by Gin Blossoms
  • Tubthumping by Chumbawamba
  • Mmmbop by Hanson
  • Come to Me by the Goo Goo Dolls
  • No Expectations by The Rolling Stones
  • Home by Edward Sharp & The Magnetic Zeros
  • There She Goes by Sixpence None the Richer
  • You’re Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go by Miley Cyrus
  • Ho Hey by the Lumineers
  • Sweetest Thing – The Singles Mix by U2
  • Furr by Blitzen Trapper
  • Woman by John Lennon
  • I and Love and You by the Avett Brothers
  • Ring of Fire by Johnny Cash
  • Unchained Melody by Norah Jones
  • What’s the World Coming To by Fleetwood Mac
  • Buckets of Rain by Fistful of Mercy

Album Review: From the Fires by Greta Van Fleet

by Noah Virant ’20

The sounds of Led Zeppelin, Rush, and more of the classic rock greats are back, embodied by three brothers and a friend from high school – all under the age of 23. Three Kiszka brothers – Josh (vocals), Jake (guitar), and Sam (bass) – and Danny Wagner (drums) all hail from Frankenmuth, Michigan. As they began to find their footing in the local music scene, they embraced their early influences such as Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page and Robert Plant, John Bonham, Eric Clapton, and more.

From the Fires is technically Greta Van Fleet’s second album, as they released the album Black Smoke Rising which is no longer available. The EP contains eight tracks, of which two are covers: Sam Cooke’s “A Change Is Gonna Come” and Fairport Convention’s “Meet on the Ledge” both being tasteful covers of their originals. The other six tracks were written by the band, four of which coming from Black Smoke Rising.

The band’s sound varies throughout the EP, mostly due to each member wanting to play a little bit of their style. With songs that come with a hard rocking sound like “Talk on the Street” or the blues-rock “Flower Power.” But the two tracks that immediately catch the attention of listeners, “Highway Tune” and “Black Smoke Rising,” are where the influence of Robert Plant and Led Zeppelin truly shine in Josh. The former is the kind of song you’d hear blasting from a 60’s Ford Mustang cruising through the Geneva-on-the-Lake strip (go check that place out some time next summer), while “Black Smoke Rising” brings a vibe similar to a late summer bonfire.

Overall, this EP is a must listen for anyone who enjoys the sound of classic rock, especially if you’ve lost some faith in the future of rock.

Heads Up: Greta Van Fleet’s debut studio album Anthem of the Peaceful Army is slated for release on October 19th of this year.

Album Review: a modern tragedy, vol. 1 by grandson

by Noah Virant ’20

a modern tragedy, vol. 1 is Canadian-American artist grandson’s debut album, loaded with plenty of politically charged lyrics. grandson first found mainstream success with the single “Blood // Water.” After signing to RCA, and later Fueled By Ramen, in 2017, grandson began production of the album which was released June of 2018.

The EP features only 5 tracks, however, those 5 tracks pack a punch. Each track specifically tries to call-out issues that plague society, such as the song “6:00” which criticizes the motives and practices of news organizations. Because of these messages it becomes more difficult for some of the songs to find mainstream success.

Stylistically, a modern tragedy, vol.1 is very much an alternative EP with influences of electronic and hints of grunge spaced throughout. This is not an EP you’ll find hitting the top of the charts (with good reason considering current music trends), but it isn’t meant to be chart topper. I highly recommend giving the EP a chance.

2018-2019 Fall Sports Preview

By PATRICK FRANCIS ‘19

School is back in session. After what seems to be a week long Summer break, we are back in Ohio City, attending the greatest high school on the planet. What makes St. Ignatius so great though is the hard work and dedication that all of our students put into their work. Some people shine in the classroom, and this is where their work is best, others show it on stage, and some show it on the field, or with their team. It is finally time for sports to start again, and we cannot wait. Between cross country, football, soccer, and our golf team, we are looking forward to a great season of sports.

Starting out with football, we have a good chance of making it pretty far this year. After talking to some of the players, they are ready for whatever their schedule may bring them. On Saturday, August 25th the football cats lost to Archbishop Hoban 21-14. Though we lost, positive things are to be said about the game. People said that they are looking forward to next week’s game against Mentor, which will be a great game for everyone.

Another aspect that makes Ignatius great is the fact we all care about our sporting teams so much. One way we can show our school spirit is by showing up to the games. Themes are always given by the St. Ignatius High School Spirit (@Ignatiusspirit) on Twitter. The games also encourage kids to show off school spirit and have fun with classmates.

Besides our football team, our Soccer team is also going to have a great season by what people are saying (and the games they are winning). The Ignatius soccer team brought home the Jesuit Cup once again, defeating St. Xavier 6-2 reclaiming the title. Last year, we lost the cup to the same team, but this was obviously not the case this time around. So far the soccer team is having a great season with games against Solon, St. Xavier (KY), and St. Eds in the near future.

Cross Country is also crushing this school year! With hopes of taking home the state championship in all the runner’s minds, they are definitely on the right path of something great. The XC team competed at GlenOak, and having some awesome scores. Nick Saul (senior) took 3rd place with a personal record of 16:16. Great scores also came from Andrew Biehl, Nate Soria, and Steve Zucca. The team ended up taking 2nd place to Hoban with a score of 76-65. Hoban, who is top in the state, definitely has some worrying to do.

Last but not least, our St. Ignatius golf team is also doing pretty well this year. It is not often with Ignatius sports that a freshman can be such an asset to varsity teams, but Topher Reed is defying this. He has been having amazing scores in the 60’s and low 70’s in all matches and tournaments. The team is also doing well as a whole. At a tournament hosted by Gilmour Academy, the Wildcats took 3rd places, and had a solid performance from everyone.

The St. Ignatius High School sports teams are all excited and ready for their seasons this Fall. As you may know, all these teams have been working hard all Summer and are now are just enjoying the benefits of their hard work at practices. Do not forget to check out these teams schedules, because they are playing some of the best teams around. Games are always happening and are a great way to be with friends and your fellow classmates. So good luck to all of our Fall sports teams and to all the students, go out on the weekends and go to a game!

SIEntA Shark Tank winners Tim Zvoncheck ’19 and Eddie Keck ’19 advance business plans

By FERENC SOMOGYI ‘21

Last March, with the school year under full swing, several groups of ambitious Ignatius students took time out of their busy schedules to compete in our own Saint Ignatius Entrepreneur Academy (SIEntA) Shark Tank competition. The winners received money and connections to take forward their innovative business idea. Those winners are doing better than ever today – Tim Zvoncheck and Eddie Keck are the proud owners of “Saved Health,” a company that takes the pulp of fruits used for making juices that is usually thrown away and converts it into a “superfood powder” filled with nutrients to enrich any culinary delight.

“We’ve learned the difficulties of marketing an online product to customers as well as the importance of making in person relationships with the customers.”

The SIEntA Shark Tank last year provided Tim and Eddie with valuable entrepreneurship advice, which the team took and acted upon to get their business where it is today. In Tim’s own words, “Since the Shark Tank, we’ve done plenty of farmers markets, fully updated our website, and introduced online ordering. We’ve also put a lot of effort into our Instagram page @savedhealth. We’re currently pursuing a patent on our process of turning fruit and vegetable waste into a nutritional powder. We’ve learned the difficulties of marketing an online product to customers as well as the importance of making in person relationships with the customers. We’ve updated our packaging and other branding materials to reflect the healthy, sustainable nature of our product.”

But Tim isn’t done yet, adding “In addition to Saved Health, I also started a clothing business with my friend Sam Gootee, a senior at St. Eds. We sell shirts, hoodies, and sweaters that relate to a current trend in Cleveland sports. It is called 2Current, and we just launched the website. The link is www.2current.com, and the Instagram is @2current. My adventures in business have definitely helped me determine what I want to do in the future, as I now plan on studying entrepreneurship in college.”

New faculty profile: Tom Yarkusko ’12

Position/title: English Teacher

Previous place of employment: Notre Dame College Prep (Niles, IL)

What drew you to the Saint Ignatius community: I believe that the Jesuits drew me back to Saint Ignatius. Ever since I graduated from SIHS, I didn’t have too much exposure to Jesuit spirituality unless it was something that I did on my own. I’m happy to be back with a group of people who take their faith lives very seriously and who tirelessly work to make God known everywhere an in everyone.

Hobbies/interests: I love to travel and to explore Cleveland. This city and the surrounding area has so many cool things to do. I believe we are meant to consume the arts.

What is one thing students should know about you: I love Chipotle more than anyone else […] One of my crowning teaching moments happened at the beginning of this year when my freshmen were required to send an email to the owner of their favorite restaurants. Kevin Barry ‘22 sent an email to Chipotle’s CEO and founder, Steve Ells, who replied with great thanks and admiration. I couldn’t be more proud.

New staff profile: Mary Ann Vogel

Position/title: Implementation Director of The Welsh Academy

Years of experience: 29

Previous place of employment: The Intergenerational Schools

What drew you to the Saint Ignatius community: The call to join the Saint Ignatius community was loud and clear in order to assist with the foundation of The Welsh Academy. I have had a career-long passion to support the work that brings equity in education to the students of Cleveland.

Initial impressions: Saint Ignatius is a special environment, I love the commitment to spirituality, the way it is intentionally developed for both students and adults. The staff have been incredibly welcoming.

Hobbies/interests: I like to read, go for walks, check out new restaurants, and sing in couple of choruses. I also enjoy photography.

What is one thing students should know about you: I love talking to you guys, it is always great to find out about what makes you tick. I am a former high school principal, so it is great to be back in a school setting with high school age young adults. Come and visit me.

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