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ALL VIDEO CREDIT TO SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL. Video caption: This shows the last thirty seconds of the overtime that was ended due to the Spartans scoring the game-winning goal. Side One: Desmet; Written by Justin Ranalli DeSmet Jesuit Spartans and the SLUH Jr. Billikens met under the lights on Tuesday at DeSmet to play the district semifinal in hopes of playing Chaminade in the finals on the following Thursday. The game was win or go home. DeSmet had already beat SLUH twice this season. The first half of the game was evenly matched with a score of 0-0. With about 20 minutes into the second half, junior Thomas Redmond netted a goal to give the Spartans the first lead in the game, but it was short lived as SLUH tied the game 1-1 a couple minutes later. The momentum had swung to the Bills, and they scored another goal with under 10 minutes remaining. It looked like the season was over for DeSmet, until a penalty shot was called with roughly 4 minutes left. Thomas Redmond scored to tie the game at 2-2. His goal sent the game into sudden death overtime. Under five minutes were left in the first half of overtime when junior Carson Wilhelm scored the game winning goal for the Spartans. The Desmet fan section ran onto the field. DeSmet moves on to play Chaminade in the district final on Thursday at Desmet. Side Two: SLUH; Written by Charles Neuwirth Despite the outcome, the district game against De Smet was one of the most memorable of my high school career. It was a back and forth battle for the entire span of the game, and there was a ton of energy from the fans. The atmosphere was electric, and as a player, you can’t ask for much more. It is difficult to describe how happy I am with the team’s performance due to the loss, but I think that everyone who saw the game knows who should be playing on Thursday. I have never been closer with a group of guys than the ones on the SLUH soccer team this year, and I cherish the time I got to spend with them throughout the season. At the end of the day we left it all on the field, and I didn’t expect anything less from the boys. Unfortunate ending to an unforgettable season. .

By Grace Kalil '20 Kairos 26 was an amazing experience! Megan Evans, Tori Woolbright, Ava Greiner, Catherine Potter, Kate Pittenger, Clarisa Rivero, and myself were the leaders! Although most things are secretive, Kairos is an amazing opportunity to not only grow your relationship with God, but to learn more about yourself! When going to Kairos, it's important to be open. Have an open mind and be ready for new ideas. Have an open heart and be open to receiving love from one another and God! It's a great time to have fun and grow with your class. I encourage all seniors who went to apply as leaders and juniors to apply as leaders when they have the chance!

By Jane Miller '20 "So, where are you thinking of going to college?" "What's your top choice?" Typically followed up by a lengthy and stress inducing conversation along with a healthy dose of unsolicited advice, this question is all too familiar to high school seniors. The Common Application opens on August 1st, and from that moment on, it seems that all boundaries disappear. Family and friends, young and old, approach seniors with these daunting questions on a very regular basis. "It feels like a daily reminder of how many things I have to do. It's like asking how many kids you want," Caroline Hanzlik 12, says. The question is deeply personal to some students, especially if they feel like they are applying to 'reach schools' they may not receive admission to. Choosing a college is a difficult decision contingent on multiple different factors, and hearing advice from so many different people can make the process more complicated. With that being said, the question is rarely posed with malicious intent. "A lot of times it's just adults trying to be nice and make conversation, but they don't fully understand the stress that question brings," Caroline Williams 12, explains. Senior year is an exciting time, with so many changes and opportunities on the horizons, and adults want to be included in all that excitement. With the holidays just around the corner, seniors are sure to face the inevitable college question more than ever before. Prepare ahead of time what you want to say and face the question with a positive attitude.

By Grace Kalil '20 As a senior, I am having to come to terms with this year being a year of lasts. Last VP, last JBD, last World Food Day. World Food Day is something that I have been doing since I was a freshman. It's always at John Burroughs High School, always late on a Friday night. Hundreds of high school students come from all around Missouri to pack meals for underprivileged families in St. Louis. Although some may find the monotony of scooping rice or packing boxes boring, I have loved my four years of work at World Food Day. This year, I was the school ambassador for Viz. I am so grateful to have been able to work at this awesome event for years and I encourage everyone to do this!

Side One: By Kirti Madhu '21: The new ACT policy of retaking sections is a very good in oy opinion. This policy allows students to not stress out about sitting through a 4-hour exam and being able to get good scores on all four sections. With the new ACT policy, students only need to focus on getting a good score on the section that they are retaking not the whole test. Personally, I would benefit greatly from this policy. This policy would relieve so much stress and make taking the ACT a lot easier. Side Two: By Abby Adams '20 I have a whole host of reasons why taking different ACT sections on different dates to combine scores for a composite is a bad idea. However, I will only stick to the two most pressing: unnecessary stress and the wealth gap which correlates to the score gap. As a Visitation student, I know that we are already vying for the top score even if it badly affects our mental (and sometimes) physical health. Now, Viz students will constantly have the ACT on their mind while trying to be keep up with the raising mid 50% of colleges standardized testing scores. In addition to wealthy students gaining unnecessary stress, lower income students will be unable to keep up with the increasing scores of wealthy students as they will be unable to pay to take the test multiple times. Also, with the scores raising, it will only make it harder to get into more selective colleges for all future undergraduate students.

By Bella Leonard '21 Once the leaves start to fall, so do our grades. It becomes a massive scramble to meet deadlines, keep grades up, and get some amount of sleep. Not to mention the stress of the approaching holidays and school dances. Many people start to feel the academic pressure beginning to set in. Here are some helpful tips to de-stress: ---Take frequent 10-min breaks ---Play with your pets ---Help out with dinner ----Go on a run

By Cate Phillips '20 Growing up at Viz, I had not participated in the theatre until 8th grade when I played the stepmother in Hansel and Gretel and from then on I tried to participate in as much theatre as I could. I branched out by participating in community theaters but I always came back to Viz because this is where my passion had begun. It’s where I learned professionalism and dedication from upperclassmen before me; this year I was one of the role models. This last fall musical was extremely significant to me; Princess Winifred has been a dream role of mine and the fact that I had the opportunity to play her in the musical was so special. Winifred is me in so many ways; I would love to be in her shoes again! Fun Fact: the bonnet I wore in Once Upon A Mattress I also wore in Hansel and Gretel, making the connection from my first Viz show to my last. Taking my final bow was incredibly sad yet rewarding because I’m closing this chapter but beginning a new one. I am taking everything that I have learned from Mr. Strohmeyer, Mr. Schweizer, and Mrs. Isom with me throughout my life; I couldn’t be more thankful for everything they have taught me. Thank you to the Viz community for being so supportive with the show; between us being on the news, the assembly, and being completely sold out, it was an incredible feeling to have the whole school behind us. To all of the underclassmen, never give up, work hard, and love what you are doing no matter what it is because your passion will take you far! Thank you, just thank you.

By Holly Hunt '20 Not sure what you want to do for Halloween? Here are ten costume ideas that aren't hard to make or find in your closet! 1. The Bachelorette: Sparkly dress, roses 2. Cosmic Brownie: brown dress, colorful cotton balls 3. Holy Guacamole!: halo, green shirt, angel wings 4. Cereal Killer: Plastic forks, solid color t-shirt, cereal boxes 5. Sia: two colored wig, black dress, white jacket, large bow 6. Skeleton: cut out t-shirt, cut out heart, face paint 7. Smart Cookie: cap and gown, cookie cut outs 8. Ketchup / Mustard: red/yellow dress, paper plate and paper for the hat Spice Girls: print out of the spices, apron, hat 10. Smarty Pants: smarties, pants, book

By Rana Orsan '20 The senior class went on a trip this month to visit the Hindu temple, Muslim mosque, and Jewish synagogue. Personally, my experience with two out of three of these religions is fairly limited, but I do know quite a bit about Islam. My father was an immigrant from Jordan, a smallish country in the Middle East, so I grew up with and practiced Islam for most of my youth. Nowadays, I’m am no longer practicing, so I wouldn’t consider myself a Muslim except by association with my dad. I haven’t been to a mosque in at least eight years, so it was very interesting to see how it changed and the things that stayed the same. There was a lot I remembered about the praying, such as the act of bowing three times to show submission to Allah, I also remember going every week to the Islamic version of Sunday school to learn about the Qur'an and its teachings, as well as the Arabic language. It was a unique experience to come back and see things that I didn’t even realize I forgot. Other than the Islamic mosque, the Hindu temple was beautiful. It was very relaxing since it was so quiet and we were able to go around and read about each of the deity’s and their significance to the religion. I thought that the relaxed way of worship was a great way to clear the mind and find some time to reflect. The synagogue was also very interesting. The Torah scrolls were beautiful, with the white cover and the writings in Hebrew. The Rabbi who was showing us around also was very kind and answered all the questions we might’ve had about how Judaism works. Going to these three very different places of worship was a very insightful experience, I think not only for me, but for the rest of the class as well. Learning about different cultures and religions is important and I’m really glad that the senior class was able to go on this trip.

By Emily Guyot '20 I am a part of the ACDC (All Cars Deserve Charge) team in Environmental Science and we are trying to have an electric car charger placed at Missouri Baptist Hospital. Our goal is to lower CO2 emissions in our community through carpool days, no idling in the pickup line, and ultimately the charger. Being in this group has taught me how we can make a difference in the environment by starting initiatives in our community. If you’re interested in more about the ACDC journey, follow us on Instagram @allcarsdeservecharge!

By Grace Kalil '20 October at Viz is a busy time of year! Check out all the drives and volunteer opportunities at Viz! October is Socktober! More details are to come… Peace and Justice is sponsoring a candy drive benefitting the St. Matthew's Trunk or Treat. It's from October 21st - 25th.The Trunk or Treat is on October 26th at St. Matthew's. Click here to sign up to help distribute candy and face paint. Both of these events count as NHS events. Respect Life Club is hosting a Diaper Drive for Our Lady's Inn. It is taking place from October 28 - November 1st. Diapers can be brought to Door 6! November 1st is World Food Day at John Burroughs High School from 8pm - 11pm. It's a rally night where hundreds of high school students come together and pack meals for underprivileged families in St. Louis. Click here to sign up!

By Anna Chicelero '21 The varsity field hockey team had a successful senior night on Wednesday the 9th. The luau themed night was complete with a 1-0 win over Oakville. The team celebrated the seniors by recognizing the seniors during half time and having a water balloon fight and tailgate after the game. Thank you to the six seniors: Emily Figert, Mary Kate Holmes, Caroline Jung, Cameron Murphy, Jordan Tierney, and Caroline Williams for the past four years of dedication to the field hockey program.