Issue 2 Fall 2014

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2014 St. Edward’s University

Recent graduate named finalist for NCAA award Julian Chicoine @ JulianChicoine1

Photo by Debbie Lindquist Murray was named as an All-American soccer player and graduated with a 4.0 GPA in biology.

Each year the National Collegiate Athletic Association hands out the NCAA Woman of the Year award.

According to the NCAA, “the award is unique because it recognizes not only the athletics achievements of outstanding young women, but also their academic achievements, community service and leadership.”

This year St. Edward’s University former soccer player and recent graduate Rachel Murray was named as a finalist for the 2014 NCAA Woman of Year award.

During her career at St. Edward’s she led her team to two NCAA Elite Eight

appearances. Murray was named Heartland Conference Player of the Week five times and was on the Daktronics All-Region team four times.

What’s most impressive about Murray is the way she led her team while finding the time to help and inspire others.

“Rachel Murray is a role model for all of our women soccer players at St. Edward’s University,” head soccer coach Nick Cowell said. “She was a fierce competitor who never wanted to lose anything. She was also the fittest player on the team every year because of her commitment to her continual improvement.”

Along with being named a finalist for the 2014 NCAA

Woman of the Year award, Murray has also received the honor of the 2014 Heartland Conference’s Woman of the Year.

As extraordinary as Murray was on the field, what’s more remarkable is her academic and extracurricular resume.

“She had a flawless and decorated academic career in Biology,” Cowell said. “She’s also made a difference in other people’s lives with her commitment to community service including two mission trips to India and Africa.”

By earning a 4.0 GPA in biology as an undergraduate and working to help others around the world, Murray has earned her role as a MURRAY | 4

Accepting Topper Tender long, difficult process for businesses Jacob Sanchez @_jacob_sanchez

Students have been hoping for more off-campus businesses to begin accepting Topper Tender. Despite their wishes, students do not realize that the process is much more intensive than signing up for it.

For example, one restaurant that continues to be on numerous students’ wish lists is Chick-Fil-A. According to Rebekah Nagy, the associate director of auxiliary services, the popular restaurant does not accept Topper Tender.

“I’ve never heard of (ChickFil-A accepting Topper Tender). That would be great if

they did,” she said.

Nagy said that Chick-Fil-A had been approached in the past about the possibility to accept Topper Tender, but the restaurant opted not to join.

“Chick-Fil-A would definitely be a place that should use (Topper Tender),” sophomore Megan Birdsell said.

This sentiment is one that many students hold because the restaurant seems like a campus favorite. Sophomore Matt Dechant would love for Chick-Fil-A and other restaurants to be added.

Chick-Fil-A is not the only business St. Edward’s University has approached about joining the Topper Tender

program. They regularly approach businesses around Austin, but they often get the same answer as Chick-Fil-A — not at this time.

Students can spend their Topper Tender off-campus at Hea Cafe, Southside Flying Pizza, Cabo Bob’s, CVS Pharmacy, El Gallo, ATX Food Mart, Chili’s and Fit &

Fearless.

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Main building rings again after repairs Elissa Stanton @estanton_24

After many months of structural repairs, construction on the Main Building tower was completed Sept. 9.

The original 1940 Stuckstede bell, which resided in the tower for many years, is now ringing again.

The bell was removed by the university and sent to the Verdin Company factory in Cincinnati to be refurbished.

This summer, the bell was returned to its home in Main Building tower and now rings hourly.

Associate Vice President of Facilities Michael Peterson oversaw the structural repairs which began on March 24.

This vast amount of work was finished without any complications.

“The scope of work included stone and timber repairs, new waterproofing of the floor and replacement of the bird netting and its mounting hardware,” Peterson said.

“Speakers were also placed in the tower and the system can be used for alert tones in the event of tornados or other events happening on campus.”

The facilities department decided to repair the bell after the fasteners holding up the bird netting began to rust — creating cracks in the stone.

“The circular opening on the south side of the tower was opened, a new frame was constructed and the bell was lifted into place,” Peterson said.

The bell was believed to be made at Stuckstede & Bro. bell foundry which operated in St. Louis, Missouri from 1890 to 1940.

For some students, including sophomore Tabitha Elder, the bell is a unique reminder of the history and tradition at St. Edward’s University.

“In a way it reminded me of the old church bells of Notre Dame,” Elder said. “The bells seem to be louder and the sound resonates throughout the campus. I felt like it was calling the students back to school.”

According to Peterson, students and faculty are not allowed to visit the bell tower because access requires navigating a mechanical system, which can be dangerous.

Photo by Michael Peterson The bell returned to its home in Main Building and now rings.

Memorial service held to remember 9/11 Amanda Gonzalez @ Amanda620DG

Thursday, Sept. 11 marked the 13th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center.

St. Edward’s University Police Department officers were joined by Brother Larry Atkinson, C.S.C. to honor America and the victims of 9/11.

Atkinson said a commencement prayer and blessed the United States and Texas flags. Capt. Dan Beck and Officer Leo Saenz, veterans of the Vietnam and Iraq wars, raised the flags to their peak, then slowly lowered them to half-mast.

Proudly wearing their dressblues, all the officers saluted the flags, followed by a recitement of the U.S. Pledge of Allegiance.

Most people at the memorial vividly remember where they were and what they were doing when the news broke on Sept. 11, 2001.

Beck recalls that on that fateful morning, he and other UPD officers were driving to a shooting range for an annual gun qualifying test.

On their way, Beck received a phone call from his wife saying that the first tower of the World Trade Center had been hit by an airplane.

Anxious to quickly return to campus, the officers decided to complete their shooting tests without any practice.

As they were returning to St. Edward’s, the news was reporting that the second tower had been hit. When they arrived back on campus, Beck observed that no one was outside.

“Everyone was glued to a TV inside the buildings,” Beck said.

In the UPD building there were many students from

Rev. Francis Grogan, C.S.C. was a World War II Navy veteran who had been residing in Massachusetts where he was serving as a teacher and the head of the Holy Cross Residence in North Dartmouth, Massachusetts.

To this day, the brothers at St. Edward’s fondly remember Grogan, who died at the age of 76.

“It’s a great sorrow, but you must not have feelings of revenge or hate,” Nick said. “Yes, condemn the act, but pray for peace.”

Photo by Amanda Gonzalez St. Edward’s university honored America and the 9/11 victims.

Another account of 9/11 comes from Daniel the New York and New Jer- Nick C.S.C. was watching P. Glenn, a St. Edward’s sey areas, desperately trying the news at 6 a.m. in the assistant professor of histoto call families back home Brothers’ residence at Notre ry. At the time he was a gradfrom a landline, since cell Dame High School in Los uate student in Cincinnati, phone towers were over- Angeles, when the first re- Ohio. When he returned to whelmed and out-of-service, ports of 9/11 appeared on his apartment after a mornaccording to Beck. his television. ing run, his wife called and “I didn’t realize how many “I stayed watching the told him to turn on the teleSt. Edward’s students were news and saw the second vision. from the East Coast until plane hit the South Tower.

“I couldn’t turn (the TV) that day,” Beck said. “See- Due to the time difference off for the rest of the day,” between Cal- Glenn said. “The questions ifornia and in my mind were how could “Seeing them so New York, al-Qaeda pull this off? And school was what was going to happen panicked and knowing about to tomorrow and the next day?” there was nothing I start and not Both Beck and Nick mentoo many tioned their clear memory of could do was the most s t u d e n t s Sept. 12, 2001 as well. helpless feeling as an were aware “The scariest part was officer.” of what hap- Sept. 12. There was an eerie pened,” Nick silence since all flights were Captain Dan Beck said. grounded for three days After call- which took me back to my ing an as- days as a kid when you didn’t sembly, he hear the noise of big airing them so panicked and notified the staff and stu- planes,” Beck said. “Imagine knowing there was nothing I dents, and held prayer ser- walking out today and hearcould do was the most help- vices throughout the week. ing not a single bird chirp. less feeling as an officer.”

Soon after the reports of That’s what it was like.”

In the hours that passed, the third and fourth crashes, Americans have come a news came of the third at- Nick learned that a fellow long way over the last 13 tack at the Pentagon and the colleague of his in the Con- years; but every Sept. 11, we fourth plane crash in Penn- gregation of Holy Cross was unite in memorial for the insylvania. aboard Flight 175, which nocent victims and service On the West Coast at the was the flight he witnessed men and women who tragitime, Brother William “Bill” flying into the second tower. cally lost their lives.

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Three new Living Learning Communities added this semester Amanda Markoe @amarkoepolo

Living Learning Communities (LLCs) are becoming increasingly popular at St. Edward’s University. To date, 10 LLCs have been created, each with a specific topic or acdemic major focus.

LLCs have grown tremendously in size since the program first started in 2007.

Residence Life Assistant Director Christy Brown said that the first two LLCs, the Global Understanding and the Social Justice communities, were available to freshmen only. Due to the LLC’s’ success, the Business, Honors and Natural Sciences com-

munities were later added in 2010.

In 2012, the first LLC for upperclassmen — Faith and Service — was established.

The French Language LLC was also created in 2012, but in 2013 it became the Modern Languages LLC for upperclassmen. Three new LLCs were added this fall, including Active Living, Leadership, and the biggest LLC ever, Film and Fiction.

The LLCs house a total of 178 freshmen and 17 upperclassmen.

“Every spring during housing sign-up, each LLC starts out with a certain number of spaces held, and depending on student interest and other

needs, Residence Life can adjust the number of spots in each LLC,” Brown said.

Students that withdraw from the university or study abroad change up the initial number, but the communities are continuing to expand each year.

Freshmen Gabriel Eliaz and Justin Lim live in the Active Living LLC in Teresa Hall and the Business LLC in Basil Moreau Hall, respectively, but they both agree that being in one of these communities is a bonding experience.

“I love how close I’ve become with my fellow LLC members,” Lim said. “We’re basically a family now.”

Each LLC goes out to

Photo by Christy Brown There are 10 LLCs of 178 freshmen and 17 upperclassmen.

monthly dinners as a group; however, the LLCs each have their own unique aspects as well.

Students in the Business LLC are pursuing a business major, so they have group study sessions every month

and mandatory workshops.

Some students, like Lim, appreciate how everyone has similar classes, so everyone involved can help each other, even if they are all studying for different fields. However, this can also make branching out difficult for students since all their close friends may be in a certain LLC. The Active Living LLC is unique from the Business LLC. The purpose of this community is to stay active, so everyone involved has an Active Living class on Friday.

“We encourage each other to get involved in the school and broaden our horizons to different topics and activities,” Eliaz said.

Topper Tender is temporarily not accepted at Chili’s, Chipotle Continued from page 1 merchant program.

“They are responsible for looking for vendors that are willing to accept Topper Tender at their business, and letting them know how that process works,” Nagy said.

To accept Topper Tender, a business must sign an agreement, purchase some hardware and set up an IP address.

The number of off-campus vendors fluctuates year to year, especially this year due to an upgrade of the entire system that required businesses to buy new hardware.

“Most (vendors) were on board, but I think we did drop one or two, and had issues with one or two so we are getting it back together,” Nagy said.

For more corporate companies, the process takes longer due to the bureaucracy within the company having

to approve new hardware and software. This is why students attempting to use Topper Tender at Chili’s or Chipotle were not able to buy anything.

“We had issues with Chili’s because the hardware they purchased needed some troubleshooting so we had to take it off,” Nagy said. “We were not aware; a student made us aware that Chili’s wasn’t taking Topper Tender.”

Nagy said Chili’s should accept Topper Tender again soon.

In Chipotle’s case, the university and Blackboard are working to get the hardware updated at the restaurant.

If a vendor has any issues with Topper Tender, it is their responsibility to report issues to Blackboard.

Students can also use Topper Tender on campus at the bookstore, Quick Dip and Outtakes convenience stores, any of the dining halls, coffee shops, copy center and vend-

ing machines.

Unlike meal plan, Topper Tender lets students refill their funds.

However, it is not possible to transfer meal plan dollars to Topper Tender due to strict regulations regarding meal plan.

Another feature that is exclusive to Topper Tender is that funds leftover on it roll over every semester until a student withdraws or graduates from the university.

When that occurs, a student may ask for a refund request, but if the balance is below $10 a refund will not be given.

According to Nagy, students are welcome to suggest off-campus merchants that they would like to spend their Topper Tender at by emailing her or coming by the Hilltopper Card office in Main Building room G3.

“It would be super cool if some of the restaurants on South Congress would take

Infographic by Taylor Cervantez Students can use Topper Tender at eight favorite local spots.

Topper Tender as well,” Birdsell said.

Sophomore Jonathan Edwards has a list of places around campus that he would like to see added.

He listed Amy’s Ice Cream,

Home Slice Pizza, Hopdoddy Burger Bar, Walmart and McDonald’s as retailers that should be added. Other students would like to see P. Terry’s Burger Stand and Whole Foods added.

“These are places that students routinely frequent and there’s a mix of restaurants and stores providing for all the possible needs of the student body,” Edwards said.

Now, just because a student suggests a business for the Topper Tender program does not mean it will accept it.

“Unfortunately, since we don’t have the purchasing power of Bevo Bucks it’s a little bit more difficult for vendors to sign up,” Nagy said.

At the University of Texas at Austin, students are able to use Bevo Bucks, which is UT’s debit card – similar to Topper Tender, at 75 offcampus locations.

“We would love for everyone to take Topper Tender, but most of the stuff near campus are small local businesses so they are less inclined [to join the program],” Nagy said. “I would love for everybody up and down Congress to take (Topper Tender).”

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University police offers bike identification to reduce crime Amanda Gonzalez

Murray to soon be back in US with family, friends in October Continued from page 1

@Amanda620DG

Austin ranks 13th on America’s Top 50 BikeFriendly Cities by the Alliance for Biking and Walking and the League of American Bicyclists. Since this ranking has been published, the number of Austin has only increased. However, as the number of cyclists in Austin grows, so does the number of bike thefts.

Thankfully for students who commute to and from St. Edward’s University, there are effective programs and procedures in place to ensure the security of your bicycles. The latest advancement, being performed free of charge, is adding a decal to your biking and registering it with the St. Edward’s University Police Department. Students can take their bikes to UPD (in Holy Cross Hall) to register it into a secure database.

Upon registration, students place a decal on their bike and have their driver’s license or state ID number engraved on it.

Since the school year has begun, six people have taken advantage of this free service. It is highly encouraged to register your bike so that, in event of a theft, recovered property can be easily returned to the rightful owner.

“This is a voluntary program,” Crime Prevention Officer Corporal Alice Gilroy said. “And although it’s not required, I highly recommend everyone to get a bike decal because it will deter anyone from wanting to steal a registered bicycle.”

Students can also take their laptops, phones, iPods

Photo by Amanda Gonzalez Students can register valuable items in a secure database.

and cameras to UPD to be engraved with their driver’s license or state ID number.

Other important features to have are brand names, serial numbers, make and model information, notes of any distinct features and

vice for all St. Edward’s students: “Do not leave your bike or dorm room unlocked at any time,” she said. “Whether you are away for one minute or 10, you are still leaving a window of opportunity for a thief to strike.”

For those “I highly recommend considering alternative metheveryone to get a bike ods of transdecal because it will portation other than by bus or deter anyone from foot, Austin wanting to steal a are encouragregistered bicycle.” ing cycling as a method of Corporal Alice Gilroy transport, with many bike lanes around pictures of valuable belong- the city. ings written down and saved “Bike lanes are very versasomewhere safe. This is a tile and bike riding is also precaution in case students environmental friendly and should ever be unfortunate a great form of exercise,” enough to need to file a po- graduate student Christine lice report for stolen items.

Lacayo said. “Don’t forget to Although Austin is na- wear a helmet and be sure tionally ranked as the fourth to get registered with UPD safest city of its size, Gilroy and get a bike decal.” still offers some general ad-

favorite to win the NCAA Woman of Year award.

Though others give her high praise, Murray is a lot more modest when speaking of herself.

“I had so much support while being an athlete at St. Edward’s. My coaches were phenomenal; all the professors in the biology and chemistry department were so helpful with me missing classes; the athletic trainers were always so willing to help and the athletic administration, like Debbie (Taylor) and Melinda (Terry), were always there to help me with any problems, and they al-

ways showed their support,” Murray said. “I have nothing but fond memories and gratitude for all the staff and people who supported me for four years I was at St. Edward’s University.”

Ask anyone who worked closely with Murray during her four years at St. Edward’s: her character and work ethic, on and off the field, was tremendous.

“Rachel was such an incredibly hard worker on and off the field and it shows in all of her successes. She was a great teammate and an even better friend,” senior soccer player Megan Anderson said.

As one of the most decorated Toppers, Murray would be a worthy recipient of the

2014 NCAA Woman of the Year title.

According to the NCAA website, all finalists receive an certificate and will be recognized on NCAA.org.

The top 30 finalists collectively from Division I, II and II and will be honored , and the 2014 NCAA Woman of the Year winner will be announced at a dinner in Indianapolis Oct. 19.

Murray is currently studying abroad in New Zealand at Massey University.

She has been there since early February, after graduating from St. Edward’s in December.

The NCAA will fly her out to Indianapolis for the awards dinner.

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Film fest promotes LGBT equality, community Victoria Cavazos @viacavazos

Fall is a great time to be in Austin with the advent of film festival fever that will soon overtake the city.

The nearest festival, which also happens to be the longest-running, is aGLIFF or The Austin Gay and Lesbian International Film Festival.

It will take place at both the Alamo Drafthouse on South Lamar and the Paramount Theatre over the course of four days beginning Thursday, Sept. 10.

The festival, which will feature a diverse array of international and regional films, has experienced a great surge of popularity over the past several years due to the

increasing attention it has received from the media and the support of Austin’s intellectual community. “aGLIFF is cool because

and a judge, said. “It allows up-and-coming filmmakers to develop and explore their talents and receive feedback from a supportive community.”

Some of the There really are films highlights of the festival, for every variety of handpicked by person, ranging from AGLIFF’s new program director comedy to drama Jim Brunzell, and every genre in include highly between. acclaimed films such as “Matt Shepard is a Friend of Mine,” it gives everyone a chance “Regarding Susan Sontag” to see exclusive films that and “Appropriate Behavior,” don’t always make it to the as well as a special mystery theatres,” Alex Barron, a screening that is supposed to professor at St. Edward’s knock the socks off of filmUniversity who has served seekers and is predicted to the festival as a programmer land a top-notch spot on our

list of the year’s top films.

This year, the film festival focuses more than ever on community, stressing on the importance of experiencing art together regardless of gender, sexual orientation or age.

This is highlighted especially by the new division of “shorts” or short films.

Rather than grouping the films into men’s and women’s categories, the films are now grouped by genres that men and women can enjoy together.

There really are films for every variety of person, ranging from comedy to drama and every genre in between.

Another interesting aspect of the festival is the fact that it is very community-based

Used under Creative Commons Non-profit group Polari puts on the film festival every year.

and super accessible, with a startlingly cheap entry fee of $5 or $10 per film and $100 per badge, which will gain you entry into every film of the festival.

Even better, students only have to pay $50 per badge makes it much easier for students to see exclusive films on a budget. This is not

something that every college student can boast.

Barron shared some advice for students who are interested: “Definitely get involved. Whether you go as a spectator or a volunteer, exposing yourself to Austin’s rich film scene is a great experience, especially for people who love cinema.”

Notes on Music Ty Segall, friends slay crowd at Mohawk with psychedelic rock Natalia Gonzalez @nattiegonzalez1

The show began with a local band Think No Think.

With vocals similar to those of Led Zeppelin and a heavy use of bass and fuzzy electric guitars, they set the mood for the psychedelic rock that was to come.

I was lucky enough to chat with the lead singer, John Dowey. When I asked him about a motto he goes by, he promptly giggled and replied, “losers for life, kid.”

Dowey also gave up some advice for his fans: “If you really love something, then do it.” Though simple, it’s quite inspiring and relatable for someone who is in the

process of writing and performing music.

After a 15-minute break for the bands to dismantle and reassemble their set, Wand came on.

With sounds similar to Tame Impala, the Los Angeles-based quartet incorporates warm vocals, heavy use of phasing and surreal, indistinguishable lyrics to emphasize their psychedelic rock sound.

Besides the fact that they had a heavier rock sound on stage, their live performance was almost synonymous with their recordings. Their stage presence was very energetic and engaged the crowd to get a bit rowdy.

Finally, at 10:45, Ty Segall and his bandmates took the stage, doused in glitter and

Segall, a blonde haired blue eyed dream boat, has a modest, shy demeanor that is immediately eliminated when he starts his performance.

celestial attire.

Segull, a blonde haired

blue eyed dream boat, has a modest, shy demeanor that is immediately eliminated when he starts his performance. Though labeled as psychedelic rock, Segall put on a heavy performance that leaned more towards garage rock, with substantial use of fuzzy pedals and drone guitars.

The crowd was so entranced that they became physical with each other. When the tempo was quick and the electric guitar was heavy, the crowd complied by using their bodies as vessels to express their connection with

Photo by Natalia Gonzalez Segall’s true personality comes out when he perfoms live.

the music. The heavy bass and intense electric guitar

solos were on point.

It was a wonderful show.

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Food trucks still thriving after forced to move from Congress Jackie Schicker @365photopoems

South Congress food trucks are a symbol of nostalgia for the class of 2015. The food trucks were informed in fall of 2012 that they would have to move out by May 25, 2013, to allow space for the construction of South Congress Hotel. Luckily, Austin food trucks are popular and mobile, so some of the SoCo food trucks have since relocated.

Migrating Meals The Bluebonnet Flea Market is now home to a new food truck owned by John Morell of Lone Star BBQ. On Bluebonnet Lane and South Lamar each morning, he has to start smoking his wares early and throughout the day. One of only two vendors in Austin known for his smoked pork belly, Mo-

rell seems a laid-back man.

With 50 vendors coming to the weekend Farmers’ Market Sept. 15, Morell says he likes the location for its busy crowd, and its available, plentiful parking, since customers can run between 2000 and 4000 on full market days.

Working in the food truck park, Morell got to know the Rice sisters and their mother who owns Fry Baby on Congress and Riverside. All three of the Rice women used to work at the South Congress Food Truck Park, and originally moved down from Colorado.

At the Bluebonnet Flea Mart, the truck Taco Baby would be familiar to those who know old SoCo nosh, but most won’t recognize its neighbor, Com Bún Yêu. The Rice sisters now own Com Bún Yêu. Morell says the name means “rice, noodles, love.”

Photo by Jackie Schicker and Jim Nix Food trucks still populate South Austin after the forced move.

While South Lamar Boulevard is less of walking distance from campus, Mediterranean food truck Pitalicious is closer to St. Edward’s University. Pitalicious known for their gyros and falafel with American french fry additions and is located on South First Street. Pitalicious sits in the shade of Bouldin Creek Food Park across from W. Gibson St. and shares space with an Indian truck and a Thai truck. More spaces for trucks are advertised.

Just across from the Long Center on Barton Springs Road is a bright yellow bus.

Short Bus Subs is by far the most colorful piece in its new home sandwiched between two office buildings. The truck reads “Better ‘cuz we’re baked,” a nod to weird Austin culture.

Still on SoCo A few food trucks remained on South Congress, and just moved north of the lot of the new hotel. Hey Cupcake is placed right across from Home Slice at E. Elizabeth St. and brought with them pastel pink umbrellas to beat the Texas heat.

Burro Cheese Kitchen, known for gourmet grilled cheese, staked claim at The Circle on the east side of South Congress Avenue. A newcomer after the great food truck dispersal, Austin Juice truck staff Myles James spoke about how people feel with the transition.

“Mixed feelings, some people love it … but other people don’t like that Austin’s growing the way it is.” James said.

But of sales on SoCo he is pleased. “It’s hard to find a better spot for foot traffic in Austin,” he said.

Best of South Congress just a bus ride away for students

Photo by Jessica Salazar Easily within walking distance of St. Edward’s University is a variety of food and boutiques.

Jessica Salazar @jsalaza1

are two Amy's Ice Cream’s on South Congress: one across the street from St. Edwards and one at 1301 South Congress Ave. Traveling down South Congress towards the state capitol are many Austin landmarks. Magnolia Cafe, a staple for over 26 years, is open 24 hours a day. Magnolia Cafe has comfort food with a modern twist, such as Royal French Toast, lox and bagels and mocha floats.

A little farther down is another landmark, Lucy in Disguise with Diamonds.

“Sometimes my friends and I like going just to the costume shop to look around, its fun to look at all the stuff there,” junior Sara

South Congress Avenue is worth visiting if for no other reason than its spectacular view of downtown Austin.

South Congress, or SoCo as many call it, is almost always changing and revitalizing itself. The street, once known as a place with cheap rent and unknown shops, is now a big tourist hotspot.

Easily within walking distance of St. Edward’s University is a variety of food, desserts, salons, lounges and boutiques.

Almost next door to St. Edward’s is a shopping strip.

Thundercloud Subs takes sandwiches seriously, with classics like turkey or ham and vegetarian options. In “The street once that same strip is known as a place Black Orchid Salon and Stompin’ with cheap rent is Grounds Cocktail now a hotspot.”

Lounge. The latter offers an array of coffees, foods and mixed drinks.

Raines, said.

For a great variety of ice Open year-round, Lucy cream flavors and toppings, in Disguise with Diamonds visit Amy’s Ice Cream. There has been part of SoCo since

1984.

Doc’s Bar and Grill at 1123 South Congress Ave. offers outdoor deck sitting, great TVs for games and good beer.

Some of the best hamburgers in Austin are at Hopdoddy. They have truly fantastic gourmet hamburgers, with options for vegetarians and carnivores alike.

On the first Thursday of every month, stores stay open late and local companies set up stalls.

Warrior Within Designs representative Valerie Boatman sells women's one-piece apparel.

“The event has moved further north on Congress but it’s still fun, especially with live music from Guero’s,” said Boatman.

Luckily for St. Edward’s students, all of South Congress is just a short bus ride away. Capital Metro has a bus stop in front of St. Edward’s and makes many stops through Congress.

South Congress is part of what defines Austin, and in a city transforming as this quickly, there is no better time to see it than now.

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Freshmen common text promotes awareness of mental health Amanda Markoe @markoepolo

This summer, the freshman class read the book “Brain on Fire: My Month of Madness”

by Susannah Cahalan.

The novel is a memoir of a journalist who slowly starts to lose her mind. In the book she mentions that she stops remembering what is going on around her for a month, so she used doctors’ notes, security camera videos, her parents’ notebooks and her friends’ recollections to piece back the puzzle from her month away from her own mind.

For a long section of the book, no one knows what is wrong with Cahalan or how to properly take care of her.

This helps make the book more exciting and aggravating at the same time. Since

Courtesy of Simon & Schuster The book details Cahalan’s struggle with mental health.

the author is telling the story, though, it is obvious that in the end she does become better.

Eventually, they find out Cahalan suffered from a

rare disease known as antiNMDA receptor encephalitis. This caused her immune system to attack the NMDA, a receptor found in the brain.

Cahalan mentions that the disease is extremely hard to spot, and is becoming more and more common for people to get it. Because people with anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis often go undiagnosed, Cahalan said that she wrote the book to spread awareness out about the disease, since even doctors are still struggling to figure out what the disease is.

The story is powerful and easy to read, until you get to the middle of the book.

At this point, no one understands what is happening to her. She’s getting worse and slowly becoming unstable in a hospital.

While there is high ten-

sion, which makes it interesting, Cahalan lists different types of biological effects and the reader has to figure out what it all means even though it sounds like it all came straight from a biology

attention and terrify them at the same time.

Because the book focuses so much on mental illness, St. Edward’s decided to choose it for the summer reading.

“We chose ‘Brain on Fire’ as our text because it’s “We chose ‘Brain on Fire’ so vivid in its description of as our text because it’s what it feels so vivid in its description like to think you’re losing of what it feels like to your mind,” think you’re losing your the Freshman mind.”

Studies program director Professor Alex Barron Alex Barron said.

Mental textbook.

Health and Wellness was This makes the story ex- chosen as the common theme tremely scientific, which can for this year’s freshman class deter some readers, but the since many people have subject of this rare condition struggled with some form of continues to grasp people’s mental illness themselves or

known someone who has.

“Our hope is that by focusing on the theme we can take away some of the stigma around mental illness. And we also hope we can help people focus on being well and getting help when they need it,” Barron said.

“Brain on Fire: My Month of Madness” is a great book that stresses the importance of understanding mental illness.

It’s terrifying yet exciting at the same time, and is very interesting if science or mental illness interests you in any way.

“Brain on Fire” will be released in 2016 as a movie starring Dakota Fanning.

Make sure to see the author herself, Susannah Cahalan, on campus on Oct. 8 for a discussion about mental illness and a book signing.

Topper Trends High fashion designers, ‘90s children bring back choker trend Katinka Barragan @katinkabarragan

“Clueless,” “The Professional,” “The Spice Girls,” “Buffy The Vampire Slayer,” the Victorian era and Jared Leto.

What do all of these have in common? Chokers.

If you aren’t familiar with this recurring trend, chokers are tight plastic bands with a twisted pattern.

They came back in style between 2012 and 2013 but have experienced a greater resurgence among teenage girls today, as they are now easier to find in stores and online.

Historically, chokers signified high fashion and wealth,

but were also used in other conventions.

According to Buzzfeed, “women during the French Revolution took to wearing red ribbons around their necks to pay homage to those who met their death at the guillotine,” and a black ribbon around the neck symbolized prostitution as it does is Manet’s famous painting “Olympia.” But enough with the history lesson.

Today, high school and college students are turning back to their days as ‘90s kids and experiencing that same cool factor they did walking the halls of elementary school.

Freshman Katherine Gualy

is one of those nostalgic millennials.

Gualy wore chokers in junior high, but came back to the trend in May. “People who see me without it think I look naked,” she says as she touches her purple choker made by her sister, “I just feel weird without it.”

Often, chokers are thought of as a “Tumblr girl” trend, but in reality it has been seen on the runways of high-end designers like Carven, Chanel and Michael Kors. The version and look of the chokers used by designers all depends on the look of the brand.

Céline took a modernist trend with a thick metallic

tube wire and large gem in the center.

Chanel, staying with their “we are going to be memorable” attitude, stuck with a simple gold collar with two giant pearls on both sides, a look already worn by Miley Cyrus, Nicole Richie, and Lupita Nyong’o.

Then we have Alexander McQueen, who takes everything to the extreme and made a full neck-length choker encrusted with jewels.

People who say fashion isn’t art are just wrong.

As fashion trends are cyclical, chokers have come back and are stronger and more influential than the time before.

Photo by Katinka Barragan Gualy admits that she feels incomplete without her choker.

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19 tattoos and counting for student’s growing ink family

Poignant film about friendship is almost too indie to handle

Katherine Szendrey

Max Lillard

@yaheyKT

@maxiraillius

Annie Timar is a freshman here at St. Edward’s University and has something that sets her apart from the rest: she has not one but 19 tattoos.

July 2013 was when she got her first tattoo; the day after her 18th birthday.

Her first tattoo was a matching tattoo she got with a boyfriend that says “I love you” in his handwriting across her wrist. Unfortunately it didn’t work out due to long distance, but she says she has no regrets as the two are still close and the tattoo inspired the rest of her collection.

Her tattoos don’t have a complete overwhelming significance, but rather serve as a means of expressing herself. Timar thinks of them as art that she will have the rest of her life.

“I waste a lot of money on tattoos, but you can spend a lot of money on something that will be temporary. At least when you spend money on a tattoo, you know you’ll have it forever,” Timar said.

Written and directed by Devyn Waitt “Not Waving But Drowning,” (released in 2012), is a sad, but touching coming-of-age-film about friendship, the loss of innocence and identity.

Preluding “Not Waving But Drowning” is a short film, “The Most Girl Part of You.” It tells the tale of best friends Kate and Big Guy, detailing how their relationship changes after Big Guy’s mother commits suicide.

Overall it’s a dark, sweet film that sets the scene thematically for what’s about to come.

Lifelong friends Adele (Vanessa Ray) and Sara (Megan Guinan), sick of the small town life in Bartow, Fla., plan to move at the beginning of the summer to New York.

But when an accident occurs, Sara is forced to stay home as the Adele escapes, wide-eyed, to the big city.

Separated from each other for the first time in their lives, they struggle to maintain ties, as each of deals with new relationships and life apart.

That said, “Not Waving But Drowning” spends a bit more camera time following Adele instead of Sara. Her character get the most time screen time here out of anyone, and her transformation from bubbly to confused and troubled is very jarring.

New York isn’t quite as glamorous as Adele expected—there’s one scene that darkly illustrates this. Her story, ultimately, is the most

Photo by Katherine Szendrey Timar recommends artist James Rhodes at Platinum Ink.

She hopes that soon tattoos will be seen as beautiful pieces of art work instead of having a negative connotation. She wants to beat the standard and work in a professional setting, even with visible tattoos.

Tattoos are considered a passion of hers because she gets them so frequently; she even admitted to researching more tattoo ideas while getting a tattoo.

Timar says that they don’t hurt as much as one would think and that it is worth it

Photo by Katherine Szendrey Tattoos are a passion of Timar’s because she gets them so frequently; she has 19 tattoos and plans to get more.

in the end because you have this awesome addition to yourself.

Right now most of her tattoos are on her left arm.

She has a vision to keep that arm with all black and white art and start adding colored tattoos to her left arm with images from some of her favorite novels.

Not only does Timar have rad tattoos, but she’s also a pretty rad person. If you ever see her on campus, don’t be afraid to stop and ask about her tats, because she would love to talk about them with you.

She recommends tattooist James Rhodes at the north location of Platinum Ink off Burnet Road. He has done every single one of her pieces and Timar said he does a phenomenal job.

Next time you see Timar around, you can probably bet that she will have added a new tattoo to her collection.

interesting, and perhaps, the saddest.

Sara’s story on the other hand is sad too, but also liberating. Her summer in Bartow changes her for the better; and ultimately it changes how she sees Adele.

Parts of “Not Waving But Drowning” are shot untraditionally, as musical montages serve to propel the story forward.

The music, except for a few stumbles, is smartly picked and does a great job of mirroring the mood of scenes or the moods of characters.

However, the movie isn’t perfect, and at times it can honestly be a bit too ambiguous. For example, after a night of rooftop partying, Adele rides the subway home — a horse appears in her car — she then pets it for a few minutes, and sadly, we never see the horse again.

Is Adele a secret horse-girl?

Did this horse have symbolic meaning? How did he get on the subway? Audiences will never know.

Frustrating as well are the minor characters. Adam (Adam Driver from “Girls”) is underutilized and basically written off lazily near the end. Sara’s father (Scott Bryce), who has a big impact on the story, gets only three scenes where he speaks almost the same amount of lines each time. Lastly Adele’s newfound friend in New York, Kim (Isabelle McNally), starts out strong and interesting but she ultimately ends up locked into stupid lines such as, “Like, you don’t want to go to this party?”

Regardless of its problems, quirks and some ambiguity “Not Waving But Drowning” is one of the better films on Netflix.

Courtesy of Whitehorse Productions This coming-of-age film chronicles the friendship of two girls.

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Volleyball open up new season with win streak Julian Chicoine @julianchicoine

little reason why they cannot finish higher, considering they won their first two conference game against Texas A&M International University and rival St. Mary’s University.

This volleyball team has a bunch of seniors this year, with six on the team.

The volleyball team has kicked off the 2014 season on a hot streak, going on an impressive 5-0 run.

During their great start they have managed to win every set but two. The team also went to its first tournament of the year where they won it “If we play more all in the Flint Hills consistently then we Resources Nanook Classic in Fairbanks, should be able to win AK. a championship.”

“Alaska was a great experience on and off the court,” head Head Coach Sean Donahue coach Sean Donahue said.

Coming off good tournament play in Alaska, This team relies on its exthe women’s volleyball team perience and is led by seplans to continue their win- niors Loren Kelly and Kelly ning streak. However, ac- Jimenez. With so much cording to a preseason poll in leadership on one squad, the which the conference’s head team has had no trouble getcoaches voted, St. Edward’s ting ready for games, even University is projected to making a some time to have a place No. 4 in the Heartland little fun while doing so.

Conference.

“We get ready for our However, the volleyball games by having our teamteam plans to finish much mate Hannah Rauch DJ for higher than No. 4. There is us,” Kelly said.

With a team that is having fun and is prepared, some speculate that they have a shot at winning the Heartland Conference this year.

“If we play more consistently then we should be able to win a championship,” Donahue said. “In order to be successful we have to take care of our side of the court.”

Another key for this team’s success is how well the freshman and transfer students adjust to being on a new team. With two new freshmen, Katie Morgan and Madison McClurg, and one transfer, Avalon Frantz, these new players have the opportunity to learn a lot from the upperclassmen on the team. If they’re able to gel together then they should be able to compete against their conference rivals.

“Some of our biggest games this year will be against Fort Smith, Lubbock Christian, Dallas Baptist University, and St. Mary’s University,” Donahue said.

The women’s volleyball team looks continue their streak and to make others “Fear the Goat” this season.

Photo by Amanda Markoe The volleyball team was victorious against rival St. Mary’s on Sept. 13, winning its fifth match.

Alumni Gym offers variety of classes to help students get fit Ruby Garcia @LilRoo65

It’s 2014 and the beginning of a new semester, with new faces and the newly renovated University Federal Credit Union Alumni Gym open for business.

Fitness classes, club and intramural sports finally have a home to call their own, as Campus Recreation no longer has to share with the athletic department.

The new Alumni Gym also serves as a workspace for student leaders, meaning no more walking to the library, computer labs or Photo by Ruby Garcia waiting until they get home Campus Recreation is offering fitness classes for only $30. to take care of obligations.

Regardless of location, Chen Family Field.

The classes provide an avhowever, Assistant DirecInstructors work hard to enue for students to relieve tor of Campus Recreation, create a supportive environ- their stress, allowing breaks Clint Jones, has high expec- ment for their participants, from homework and a plattations for his student staff. often lightening the mood form to test the limits of He wants them to under- with humor. their bodies. stand that what they offer is “I try to make my classes “I try to get in at least one not just part time work, but funny,” instructor Chaz hour of fitness a day,” freshrather skills that they can Washington said. “By laugh- man Tori Gonzales said. “It use after graduation. ing you actually get double gets your endorphins up and Although the fitness class- the ab workout.” allows you to see what your es are geared body is made of.” towards faculty If Campus Recreation’s “You are doing what and students, 28 fitness classes are not Jones hopes enough for you, there are you need to do to the classes plenty of team intramural be fit. Everybody is will create an sports to choose from as “a t m o s ph e re well. healthy in their own of wellness” With flag football, volway, live with what that will stick leyball, soccer and even racwith his staff you got.” quetball offered, intramural throughout sports give students an opAssistant Director of Campus their lives. portunity to get involved on Recreation Clint Jones The fitness campus and have fun. There classes offered are competitive leagues too, include Zumfor those who want to play ba, spinning, yoga, kickboxZumba instructor Megan even better competition. ing, Ab Blaster and much McNinch even compares “Do not be intimidated more. her class to dance, keeping and do not be discouraged,” All classes will be held in everybody loose and relaxed. Jones said. “You are doing the Alumni Gym, with the “Zumba is a one hour long what you need to do to be exception of Boot Camp on dance party,” McNinch said. fit. Everybody is healthy Tuesdays and Thursdays, “It doesn’t feel like exercise in their own way, live with which are held at the Lewis- at all.” what you got.”

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New recruits expected to revamp basketball team James Stukes @stukeyy

Last year, the St. Edward’s men’s basketball team competed with three freshman in the starting lineup for most of the season. Although the roster had five seniors, including one in the starting lineup who was the leading scorer, the Hilltoppers depended on some of the younger, talented players to provide the scoring and the veteran players to provide the experience and leadership.

Now that the five seniors are gone, this year’s roster is filled with a variety of young, talented players. Sophomore guard Ramir Burton, the team’s second leading scorer last season, is faced with a

bigger role this season.

“A lot of us younger guys that were freshman last year have to step up our leadership role now that most of the older guys are gone,” Burton said.

Although young, the Hilltoppers still have experienced players on the roster. Redshirt junior guard Frankie Mgbolu and senior center Harley Nussman are two remaining starters that will provide leadership roles on the offensive and defensive ends of the floor. Also, the Hilltoppers are looking forward to getting back junior forwards Trey Lindsey and Quintin Lilley to provide big leadership roles.

The Hilltoppers will also rely on five new recruits to help provide an extra spark.

Freshman guard Sean Wat- young guys are going to do kins is capable of becoming big things this year,” team the backup point guard with captain Frankie Mgbolu his ability to operate the of- said. “They all had a year fense and score. Freshman to mature physically and wings, Alex Doche and Aubrie King, will also look to provide good quality shooting alongside returning wings John Gramlich and Zach GhormTeam Captain Frankie Mgbolu ley. As for the bigs, the Hilltoppers bring in freshman forward James mentally which is going to Taylor and sophomore ju- help them when it comes to nior college transfer Sam mentoring the new freshman Osina. Both recruits will class.” look to provide offensive and With the Hilltoppers godefensive help. ing from having five seniors “I believe that all of the last season to just one this

“I believe that all the young guys are going to do big things this year”

season, head coach Andre Cook is confident enough in his young talent to win games this season.

“I’m excited about our new guys,” Cook said. “We felt we really needed to follow a very successful class last year with another one this year and I think we accomplished that.”

As for last year’s freshman, Cook expects bigger and better things from them this upcoming season.

“I expect a big leap forward from our sophomores Ramir, Ethan, and John,” Cook said.

“They had some tough times last year, but they also had a lot of great moments. They have all worked hard over the summer and I expect them to take tremendous strides and have great sophomore campaigns for us.”

College football season filled with early surprises Caitlin Laughlin @cnlaughlin

Three weeks into the inaugural college football playoff season, fans have already witnessed the unexpected, as injuries and upsets have effectively eliminated some teams and vaulted others into playoff contention.

The University of Texas and Ohio State are two of the programs suffering from crippling injuries, as quarterbacks David Ash and Braxton Miller are out for the long term.

After losses to Brigham Young University and UCLA, the Longhorns already appear dead in the water in head coach Charlie Strong’s first season at the helm. With seven players dismissed, four suspended and backup quarterback Tyrone Swoopes leading the

offense, it is clear the Long- tans fell victim to the Ducks’ horns are still searching for second half barrage, as Heistheir identity. man frontrunner Marcus Ohio State was initially Mariota led Oregon back for ranked No. 5 in the AP Poll, the 46-27 victory. Following but after Miller injured his Boston College’s shocking shoulder before the season upset of No. 9 USC on Sateven started, it was only a urday, the Ducks appear to matter of time before the be in the Pac-12 driver’s seat Buckeyes suffered in his “...Alabama, Florida absence. After being upset by State, Oregon and Virginia Tech Auburn seem to hold last week, it is highly unlikely the potential for taking the Buckeyes the BCS title this year.” will be able to recover in their chase for the playoff amid such weak per- at the moment. ception of the Big Ten conAnother name in the Heisference. man conversation thus far Fellow Big Ten member has been that of Texas A&M Michigan State faces a simi- quarterback Kenny Hill. Delar fate following their loss to spite having to fill the shoes No. 2 Oregon. After leading of former Heisman-winner 24-18 at halftime, the Spar- Johnny Manziel, Hill has

thrown for 11 touchdowns and zero interceptions through three games, helping to thrust the Aggies into the early playoff picture.

However, it is the reigning Heisman winner and national champions that remain atop the college football mountain. Jameis Winston and the Florida State Seminoles currently hold down the No. 1 spot in the rankings, but with three of their defensive linemen out with leg injuries, they will face a tough test this upcoming Saturday against conference foe Clemson.

While the Seminoles hold the top spot, the Southeastern Conference (SEC) remain the class of college football, boasting seven teams in the AP top 15. But only one of those teams, No. 3 Alabama, is in

the coveted top four – which is selected by a committee for playoff entry, which will be selected in December.

SPORTS CALENDAR Weekly sport events for: Wed. 9/17 - Sat. 9/20

MEN’S SOCCER Wed. 9/17 | 7:30 p.m. vs. Texas A&M - Int’l @ Laredo, Texas

WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL Thurs. 9/18 | 7:00 p.m. vs. Newman @ Wichita, Kan.

MEN’S TENNIS Fri. 9/19 | All Day SEU Intrasquad Showdown @ Austin

WOMEN’S TENNIS Fri. 9/19 | All Day Solinco Houston Open @ Houston

WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL Fri. 9/19 | 5:00 p.m. vs. SW Oklahoma State @ Goodwell, Okla.

WOMEN’S SOCCER Fri. 9/19 | 7:00 p.m. vs. Texas A&M - Commerce @ Commerce, Texas

MEN’S TENNIS Sat. 9/20 | All Day SEU Intrasquad Showdown @ Austin

WOMEN’S TENNIS Sat. 9/20 | All Day Solinco Houston Open @ Houston

WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL Sat. 9/20 | 11:00 a.m. vs. Okla. Panhandle State @ Goodwell, Okla.

Chris Russell/Columbus Dispatch/MCT Florida State is ranked first in the nation for the third week.

MEN’S SOCCER Sat. 9/20 | 7:00 p.m. vs. West Texas A&M @ Canyon, Texas

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@hvviewpoints OUR VIEW Campus health care center needs better hours Every week the editorial board reflects on a current issue in Our View. The position taken does not reflect the opinions of everyone on the Hilltop Views staff.

Our Health and Counseling Center is not open on weekends, a time when students are both free and realize that they should probably take better care of themselves.

Most St. Edward’s students lead pretty active lives with class, friends, and participation in organizations. Sometimes students even sleep.

So, when they are faced with the choice of going to the health clinic to get their fever checked or finishing the math homework due at midnight, they usually choose the latter.

The University of Texas at Austin not only has an

Urgent Care Clinic which is open on Saturdays, but it also has a 24-hour nurse advice line where students can call in to ask how to treat an illness or injury at home, or assess if they need to receive treatment at the clinic.

St. Edward’s University’s insurance (Humana) is very cheap and absolutely wonderful to have, but the difference between cheap healthcare and free non-healthcare is the difference most financially unstable students cannot afford.

This summer, one of the Viewpoints editors witnessed a man limping down the street.

Upon inquiry, she found out that the man had been hit by a car. He was a college student and had refused an ambulance due to the cost.

This man was risking internal bleeding and broken bones because hospitalization would add to his student

themselves, which is easier for them to do during the weekend.

During the week, students

“In order for students to function, balancing school and all of their other activities, they must be healthy and well. The weekends are the perfect time for rest and recovery.” debt.

We are not advocating for a hospital on campus. If someone gets hit by a car, they probably shouldn’t go to the Health and Counseling Center first.

But, the idea stands: students need to take care of

are inundated with classes, homework, athletics, work and meetings.

It is not always practical for them to get to the clinic on weekdays.

This is why the Health and Counseling Center should open its doors during the

weekend, offering students the chance to receive the medical attention that they need during a time that they have a brief reprieve from their overwhelming weekday schedules.

In order for students to function, balancing school and all of their other activities, they must be healthy and well.

The weekends are the perfect time for rest and recovery, a process in which the Health and Counseling Center must sometimes be involved.

The Health and Counseling Center is often very busy.

During the winter season especially, it may take two or three days for the nurse practitioners to schedule a student.

Furthermore, the outbreak of a respiratory illness, the

enterovirus D68, has been sending kids in the South and, recently, the Northeast, to the hospital.

Kids are being sent to the hospital feeling as if their throats are closing up. With serious illnesses like this, would college students be expected to wait for the bus to the clinic as their throat closes up?

Opening the clinic on Saturday and Sunday would clear up a huge block of time for the nurses to see more patients.

Extending the number of days the clinic is open would also offer more jobs for new nurse practitioners and therapists.

This would expand the job market for St. Edward’s graduates that need experience in their chosen profession.

Nude photos only lead to female celebrities feeling degraded Raneem Ashrawi @neemyf

At this point, if you haven’t heard about “Celebgate,” then you are probably living under a rock.

(Sidenote: when will the media stop adding –gate to the end of every scandal?)

Even though I’ve heard more than my fill of opinions on the nude photos that were stolen from around 100 people, mostly female celebrities, it’s my duty to add one more opinion to the feminist commune.

As a member of the media, I’m saddened by the way other journalists have handled this situation. Look where

the exigency was placed in nearly every article during the first few hours of the story “breaking” — as if it’s breaking news that female celebrities are human beings with female anatomy.

Gossip columnists and online journalists haphazardlymasked their shock and excitement that an unclothed Jennifer Lawrence was finally on display, not-consensually might I add.

Yet, by that evening, the same gossip columnists, like Perez Hilton, and online papers, like The Guardian, were tweeting pleas and writing articles begging readers to not click on the nude photos.

The titles went from crack-

ing jokes about ecstatic pubescent boys to accusing people of sexual abuse if they dared click on the same photos (which they told you exactly where to find just a few hours before).

On the one hand, writers are clearly feeling the pressure of the rising popularity of fourth-wave feminism.

On the other hand, isn’t that a tad disingenuous?

Answer: it is.

Yet, this disenchanting contradiction is impeccably representative of the incongruous messages society — especially the entertainment industry and the media — feeds people, especially young women, daily.

Courtesy of Wally Skalij/ Los Angeles Times/MCT Lawrence is a popular icon and this scandal has outraged feminists everywhere.

“We teach girls that they cannot be sexual beings in the way that boys are,” Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie said in her now Beyoncé-famous “"We should all be feminists" TEDx talk.

We advertise lingerie to young girls, then stigmatize those same girls who happen to develop faster than others.

Yet, when private, sensual photos are stolen from a celebrity’s personal device, we freak at the thought of celebrities expressing and enjoying their own sexuality.

Thankfully, celebrities like Seth Rogen, Lena Dunham and Emma Watson have fired back in support of celebrities who were violated.

The problem is bigger than Hollywood, though. Jennifer Lawrence, Kate Upton, Hope Solo and the others will recover. Young girls who already receive enough negative messages about their bodies won’t.

This scandal will probably only be used in a campaign to warn young adults about sexting. I hope the media, educators and advocates for young people will take this unfortunately brought about opportunity to articulate the definition of consent and the importance of respecting a human being’s body, property and personal choices.

After all, celebrities: they’re just like us.

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IJ FACE OFF: eSPORTS

eSports, professional gaming can be considered real sport

Professional gaming requires no endurance, similar to chess

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Professional gaming, also known as eSports, has taken a large leap in the past decade and pushed boundaries of what was once thought to be a pastime.

Games like "StarCraft," "Defense of the Ancients," "League of Legends" and "Call of Duty" have sparked a new form of organized video game competitions.

This has led to the formation of sponsors, commentators, and loyal fans in large amounts to support players in person and online.

Some argue that eSports should not be called a sport at all, citing that there is not enough physical activity involved in gaming to make it a true sport.

According to the Merriam Webster dictionary, the definition of sport is as follows: “A contest or game in which people do certain physical activities according to a specific set of rules and compete against each other.”

Most eSport games already meet these criteria.

Additionally, organizations like Major League Gaming take it one step further by creating tournaments with sets of rules that normal players can participate in, win prizes and gain popularity.

While the physical aspect of gaming is not as intense as football, soccer or other athletic sports, it certainly is there.

The rapid movements and

With the video game streaming site Twitch being purchased by Amazon for $970 million and competitions such as “The International” (“Defense of the Ancients 2” championship) having more than $10 million in prizes, eSports are becoming more and more popular.

Because of this, people are asking, are eSports actually sports?

ESPN President John Skipper seems to have put it the best, “It’s not a sport — it’s a competition. Chess is a competition. Checkers is a competition.”

I, myself, am an avid gamer.

I have been playing video games my whole life, and I know firsthand the difference between a good and a bad player.

A good game takes time to learn. It requires practice,

Courtesy of Taylor Mcbride Gamers can win large sums of money during competitions.

fine motor control it takes to navigate, maneuver and eliminate opponents still involves the brain triggering electrical impulses to move external corporeal components.

Although the movement is not as extreme when compared to traditional sports, there is no principle difference between a quarterback making a pass, a pitcher throwing a strike, or an eSports player completing a combo.

All involve similar subconscious impulses from the brain.

Organized competition falls under the World Series’ jurisdiction, such as the "League of Legends" Championship Series or "Defense of the Ancients" International Championship, which holds contests to determine the team best eligible to represent a region.

The regional representatives then go on to challenge other regions.

Winning a game in a world series is considered the

highest level of recognition in eSports, particularly in the battle arena style games.

Playing in eSports is very much a team effort, whether it is a first-person shooter, battle arena or a real-time strategy game.

A professional player will spend most of his or her waking hours practicing strategies, constructing gear sets and working on communication with teammates.

Practice is what separates professional players from those who play as an avocation.

Some eSports are a solo effort, but the majority of those in the public space are team oriented. eSports has everything it needs to be classified as a sport: organized rulings, team-based competitions and physical involvement.

In very little time, eSports has exploded from a leisure activity into a professional, multi-million dollar industry backed by organizations and corporate sponsorships.

timing and strategy to get good at it. This is also true of any sport.

The major difference with video games and sports is of course the physicality of sports. A sport requires a person to be in a particular physical condition to excel, video games do not.

Consistently playing a sport builds endurance, strength, mind body coordination and more depending on the sport, whereas video games might really only enhance strategic ability and hand eye coordination (which sports do as well).

Competitive video games do share a lot of the same great features as regular sports.

Competitive video games require an incredible amount of dedication and concentration, as sports do.

Many video games teach teamwork and can create life long bonds of friendship, as

Courtesy of Kirk McKoy/Los Angeles Times/MCT Competition does not necessitate a sport; ask chess players.

sports do.

Video games for some are extremely entertaining to watch, as sports are.

So why is the physicality so important?

Simple, to be truly great at a sport, the dedication doesn’t stop by clicking an off switch.

Both gamers and athletes have to practice and perform their skill, but once they are done playing or practicing, that’s where it stops.

To be truly great at a sport, it requires dedication on and off the field. It requires exercise, proper diet and safety.

There are physical risks to sports. Something as simple as a twisted ankle could take a person out of a game.w This is simply not the case with video games.

Video games require time to master. Somebody who can truly compete in a video game should absolutely be recognized for their talents, but this is true of any other competition. A sport is something that requires physicality.

A sport is a competition that has risks, and requires commitment beyond honing the skills to play the sport itself. This is the biggest difference in sports and eSports.

Although great examples of true and vibrant competitions, eSports in their current state can never be considered real sports without the same level of physical commitment and risk that athletes have to undergo.

Now, if you excuse me, I’m going to go play more "Destiny.”

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Obama should let tensions subside; Europe must take action Garrett Martin @Simmons11Joe

The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, a terror organization, have beheaded two American journalists and one British journalist in the past few weeks. Because of this, President Barack Obama ought to let tensions between the United States and ISIS cool down.

Obama should cautiously wait and oversee the development of the situation in Iraq and Syria.

In early August, Obama decided it was time for America to take appropriate action to put an end to the Islamic State’s push into Iraq. He attempted this through a series of airstrikes conducted by drones and U.S. fighter jets, bombing ISIS fighters and vehicles that were pushing into Erbil, the capital of Iraq’s

Kurdish region.

Obama’s actions carried dire consequences for Americans in Iraq. These could have been prevented had he not intervened.

On Aug. 19, ISIS’s frustra-

affairs or endure the murder of another.

Despite ISIS’s warnings, Obama negligently continued airstrikes in Iraq.

In response, on Sept. 2, ISIS released video of another graphic execution, this time of Steven Sotloff, “Right now, tensions another Ameriare high, and if the can journalist. president makes a bad The message was move, it could cost the that America and other Westlife of the next Sotloff ern allies should keep out of the or David Haines.” groups affairs.

If Obama continues airstrikes, ISIS will keep tion with U.S. involvement slaughtering Americans. and compelled the militia to con- civilians alike. duct the on-camera beheadBritish aid provider David ing of American journalist Haines was killed if the U.S. James Foley. In the video, does not relent in its airmembers of ISIS requested strikes against ISIS. that America stay out of its Obama should certainly

Courtesy of Charles Trainor Jr/Miami Herald MCT ISIS is now threatening to kill another hostage, Alan Henning.

lend a helpful political hand to other benevolent nations who wish to get involved in the situation. As of right now,

however, the U.S. should avoid direct military involvement in Iraq.

Another option for the

U.S. is to conduct operations through domestic and international intelligence agencies.

Then again, many might view this as military involvement and oppose this option.

Whether the U.S. helps indirectly or not, Obama should not continue airstrikes against ISIS. How long should the president avoid direct intervention?

The country will have to wait and see.

Right now tensions are high, and if the president makes a bad move, it could cost the life of the next Sotloff or David Haines.

These executions have visibly caused an uproar in Europe. If the Europeans have not been willing to help the situation with more than aid, that should be a hint to America. Obama needs to wait for Europe.

‘Credit for Reddit’ course educates students on globalization Cassie Cotton @Cassie__Cotton

Reddit is an invaluable social media service that is drastically under utilized at St. Edward's University. Creating a better St. Edward's subreddit could benefit the Hilltopper community.

A subreddit is a branch of Reddit devoted entirely to one subject, from music and gaming to news and education.

Many universities have started to branch further into social media by developing Facebook and Twitter pages.

St. Edward's even has an Instagram. But still, an active subreddit is nonexistent on the Hilltop.

The popularity of Reddit proves the benefits of using it.

Reddit receives 114.3 million unique visitors every month, spanning 190 countries.

There are thousands of subreddits spanning topics such as news, music and entertainment.

Out of the 3 million accounts, University of Texas at Austin subscribers claim over 6000.

The UT subreddit has remained very active since its establishment.

It provides a place for Longhorn “redditors” to share inside jokes and unique stories.

St. Edward’s subreddit, however, boasts a mere 248 subscribers. Few are actually active.

Compared to many other subreddits, the St. Edward's page is completely dead, with

Courtesy of Flickr User bettlebrox/Used under creative commons license Above is the iconic Stata Center and a statue at MIT.

the highest voted post being 11 upvotes (points) posted two years ago.

A St. Edward's subreddit

that students are actively using could benefit the university in many ways.

For example, it could provide transfer students and freshmen a look into university life.

Unlike Facebook and Twitter, Reddit is entirely anonymous, allowing users to ask questions and propose ideas without having their names attached to it.

These web-based sources would allow prospective students to get an insight into life on campus.

For the most part, the campus is already very integrated into social media and technology as a whole. Improving the SEU subreddit will give the university an even stronger hold on online media.

It will also bring the com-

munity together, as students will feel more connected to one another.

Once use of the St. Edward's subreddit increases, the university could offer an interesting course in which students investigate the site in depth, learning how to utilize their resources to gather information and use it more effectively.

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology has done just that, creating a stir among educational institutes by implementing a “Credit for Reddit” course that stems from a student’s realistic observation: “I already Reddit instead of homework, so I might as well Reddit for homework.”

The course’s syllabus is designed around understanding

the popular website Reddit.

In the Reddit class, students will study how and why the site works. One topic that the course will cover, for example, is the globalization of information and group socialization.

Because the university encourages the study of globalization, this type of course would be perfect for the university.

Reddit, possibly followed by a Reddit course offered at the university, is the perfect way to engage students and develop a stronger campus community.

College is a breeding ground for new information and technology. It is only fair to give Reddit an opportunity to bring St. Edward's closer together.

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New weight loss gadgets are ineffective wastes of money Rachael Hyde @rachael_hyde

High-end gadgets such as the Fitbit, NikeFit and the soon to be released Apple Watch have become the solution to weight loss for many.

Nowadays, the pedometer is just too simple. Gone are the days where one would just “eat right and exercise” to drop the extra pounds.

Introducing the HapiFork.

For a mere fee of $99, one can purchase a smart fork that will vibrate when you are eating too fast.

According to research, eating too quickly leads to poor digestion and gastric reflux.

Instead of spending thousands on a tummy tuck, wouldn’t a $99 fork be a better investment?

Don’t think about eating slow yourself, a simple buzz in your hand will realize you are eating incorrectly before you even realize yourself.

Literally, your mouth will vibrate when you eat faster than the allowed time interval. How’s that for operant conditioning?

The HapiFork, unfortunately, doesn’t realize what one is putting in his or her

David Berkowitz/Flickr/ Creative Commons The Hapifork vibrates if it senses you are eating fast.

mouth in the first place. Effective weight loss is based on what you put in your mouth, rather than the pace it goes in. Stuffing one’s face with kale salad is vastly different from eating at moderate pace a bacon cheddar double cheeseburger.

Rather than forking out $100, here are some health tips that will save you money and time.

First, serve things in small plates. We mentally always want to fill-up a plate, so using smaller ones will prevent

us from overeating.

Second, when eating out, have your server wrap up half the meal. Everything is big in Texas, and meal sizes are no exception to that.

Third, have dinner with someone. That way your mouth is being used to talk rather than take too-quick portions.

Fourth, document your meals so you actually know what you’re placing in your mouth. You could do this by either writing it down or taking a photograph.

Little things you munch on throughout the day add up, it’s important to keep track.

Granted, the HapiFork has good intentions. Texas’ obesity rates are higher than ever, reaching 30.9 percent last year, almost equivalent to the national rate of 34.8 percent.

Initially moving to the US for college, I was once overwhelmed by the portion sizes that compared to my tiny Asian-sized portions (Has anyone noticed that portion size may be equivalent to body size?).

As my ability to eat a full Chuy’s meal grew, so did my waist line. The freshman 15 didn’t seem a myth anymore.

Yoga more than trend, offers spiritual, physical benefits Victoria Cavazos @ViaCavazos

Yoga: A philosophy. A way of life. An exercise. A hobby.

Yoga has evolved to have many different meanings for many different people, ranging from the simple to the impossibly complex.

It is literally a yoking, as in a reunion of mind and spirit.

Yoga can provide a lot for the modern person mentally, spiritually and physically.

Although many see yoga as a trend, it is entirely dependent on how much time and importance one places into his or her practice. Some people who try it for the first time can’t get enough, while others decide it is not for them. Yoga is a good, beneficial practice, whether you want to become a yoga guru or just be able to touch your toes.

The practice, which originated in India approximately 25,000 years ago, was originally aimed at elevating the spirit, seeking truth and uniting the self with god amongst other things.

Today, yoga has assumed many other purposes and meanings. There are so many different branches and sub-

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Courtesy of D. Ross Cameron/Bay Area News Group/MCT Yoga did not originate in the West, but is widely practiced.

branches of yoga that it is impossible to generalize the practice. This is especially so now that it has taken root in Western culture and been altered by it. Though many people generally see yoga as the weird pretzel-y positions people get into on the squishy mat.

This form of yoga is the one most people are familiar with, and is typically the first form they try.

Yoga has recently just become the “new thing” in America. This is especially due to the hype provided by many celebrities and health experts. It has received so much media coverage that it has become “trendy,” and

many young people see it as a quick way to get fit while improving their mental and spiritual health. However, yoga is not just a trend. Many yoga centers have opened all over the country, signifying that yoga is here to stay.

The recreational center at St. Edward’s University even offers yoga classes, amongst other GroupX activities, at only $40 a semester, all inclusive.

For the ambitious student on a budget, at-home yoga is also a great way to start.

There are countless YouTube videos, wikiHow articles and even DVDs that can be purchased or rented online to get started.

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Austin: A View from the Street While walking the busy streets of Austin (or any city), details of the surrounding life are often missed. We rarely take time to admire the beauty, enjoy the strangeness, or empathize with the downtrodden.

Photo Essay by Michael Morse