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A Journey, celebrated Asian American Association showcases culture

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Showcase: Costume and dance were prominently featured in Saturday night’s display of Asian American culture.

Saturday, Nov. 8, in the St. Louis Room of the BSC, the Asian American Association (AAA) hosted their Fall 2014 Showcase, titled “jOURney.”

The showcase featured performances encompassing the rich diversity of cultures in Asia, including Korean Pop music, Hindi a cappella and karate.

The night kicked off with a buffet-style dinner that included Asiatic cuisine, such as samosas, malai kofta, lo mien and, of course, egg rolls, among other dishes.

While guests ate, the show started with the opening sequence of a skit based around the journeys of a Chinese international student and her ambassador, preparing to meet each other. The narra-

tive continued in segments which presented the many throughout the night, showdifferent cultural outfits ing the similarities between throughout Asia, while the the two students and the models danced and posed, breaking of the misconcepalong with upbeat music. tions they had about each Astha A Capella was presother. ent at the FollowShowcase, ing the skit, demonstratSLU Karate ing their We’re hoping to get Club memrich musical people interested in bers demcombination Asian culture and onstrated of English have a lot of fun their talents and Hindi. here on campus. with board Astha repbreaking and resented -Ada Oguejiofor, mock fights. the Indian These were culture, but Sophomore followed by was far from a Mongolian being made traditional up of only dance and a performance of Indian students. Astha, as Korean love songs by Sixtymany of the other groups Six Percent, who’s name is that performed at the Showa clever joke on the number case, is made up of a diverse of Korean students in their group of students, from difgroup. Later in the night, ferent ethnic groups and AAA put on a fashion show, backgrounds.

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even brought in Washington University’s Hip Hop Union, which demonstrated different styles of hip-hop dancing from around the world.

Lo and the Littles, another band made up of AAA members, performed during the showcase. Throughout the performance, Andrew Lo graced the audience with comedic quips in between songs. Lo and the Littles is made up of Lo, a “Big” in AAA and three “Littles” in Andy Chen, John Ordono, and Alexa Lasam. AAA has a system of Bigs and Littles in a similar way that fraternities and sororities might have.

Ada Oguejiofor explained it as an upperclassman and underclassman being paired as Big and Little, See “AAA” on Page 3

STL Film Fest at SLU

Thursday, November 13, 2014

Pondering questions of prison populations can Civil Rights Movement led to many law changes, the reactions from the white public were often negative.

“1 in 3 black men can exStudents gathered in the pect to go to jail,” said Joshua Wool Ballroom on the afJones, Master of Social Work ternoon of Wednesday, Nov. candidate and Cross Cultural 12, to discuss the controverCenter graduate assistant for sial issue of race within the the African American Male U.S. prison system. Hosted Scholars Initiative. Jones, by the Cross Cultural Center, moderator of the discussion, the week-long exhibit ended presented with a panel the panel discussion with a variety to promote of questions Saint Louis One in three black to tackle, and Universimen can expect to he also proty’s annual vided facts go to jail.

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-Joshua Jones, ence in order The diaMaster of Social to help the logue spepeople better Work candidate cifically understand addressed the gravity of the racially the situation. unequal incarceration rates, The panel consisted of the criminalization of young scholars from various backAfrican American males and grounds in the SLU and St. the effects it has on society, Louis communities, includespecially within the black ing Stefan Bradley, Ph.D., community.

Director of African Ameri“When the laws changed, can Studies; Justin Hanshearts did not,” said Christi ford, J.D., professor of law; Griffin, a panel member Stephen Hanlon, J.D., proand author of book “Incarceration in Black and White.”

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Behind bars: SLU recently ended a week-long exhibition on incarceration with a panel discussion.

Learning on a global scale International Education Week returns

By PAUL BRUNKHORST Associate News Editor

Next week marks the beginning of SLU’s second annual celebration of International Education Week – an event with a 15-year history of highlighting the benefits of learning in today’s globalized educational environment. And although this is only the second year that SLU has been recognizing, and celebrating, this week, the organizers of the week’s activities – many of which will be held at the Center for Global Citizenship – are excited for what role SLU can play in stressing the importance of international education.

“This year we are offering a wide variety of events, and we hope that IEW of-

fers something for the entire SLU community,” said CGC program manager Katie Gauthier Donnelly. “Events include scholarly lectures on topics of global significance, events that promote international student engagement, live international debates, faculty workshops, and of course celebrations.”

International Education Week is a nationwide event that was created by the U.S. State Department and the U.S. Department of Education, and participation and recognition of the week by individuals, businesses and schools are encouraged, so as to foster appreciation for the importance of cultural exchange in various educational media.

“International education as celebrated through IEW is See “IEW” on Page 3

SLU IEW NOTABLE EVENTS

Monday, Nov. 17-4:00pm: kickoff event with Mary Jean Eisenhower (CGC) Tuesday, Nov. 18-2-3:30pm: student reHall lobby) Tuesday, Nov. 18-7:00pm: Father Peter Neeley, SJ, the Director of Education at the Kino Border initiative on the social justice issues surrounding the immigration issue around the Arizona-Mexico border Courtesy of the U.S. Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs

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Let Us Introduce You: Alicia Holman Administrative assistant on life’s many responsibilities

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Free Hearing Screenings

Friday, Nov. 14, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

(McGannon Hall)

International Education Week Kickoff

Monday, Nov. 17, 4:00-6:00 p.m.

(Center for Global Citizenship) Mary Jean Eisenhower will give an address to mark the beginning of International Education Week. Astha A Cappella will perform.

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to work, she is a million difance a cash drawer all at one ferent people. “It’s fun, it’s time,” she said. “I don’t have different to be the and it same pera c tu a l l y son all makes day.”

As a mom, you set me apHolthe flow...but compreciate man has ing to work, it’s a just bet h r e e ing one children whole different person.” of her flow - you’re not the This own, ages mom. differ5, 6 and 8, ence in and says -Alicia Holman, Aramark life style that once Administrative Assistant gives a the work nice balday is ance to over, she Holman’s is just a schedule, and she says she mom – but when she comes

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Saint Louis University students, let us introduce you to the mother you didn’t realize you had: Alicia Holman. An employee at SLU since 2010, Holman brings a humorous charisma and a multitude of talents to the University, and she says the students are what keep her at SLU and why she enjoys her work.

“You guys have made me feel like I have a whole other set of children that have just grown up and are going to be so great,” said Holman.

She said she has made some of the greatest friends since being at the University.

Holman first started as a foodservice worker in Griesedieck Hall before going to the medical campus and working as a barista for two years. She then worked in the finance office for a year as a finance administrative assistant and is now working with Aramark as an administrative assistant.

“I’m a floater, so to speak, because I just float from location to location — ‘cause I can do it all,” Holman said.

“I’m just the best floater there is known to mankind.”

Holman’s responsibilities vary each day, as she interacts with all of the different food locations on campus. From helping with food preparations and making sure each location is stocked, to delegating staff responsibilities and interacting with students, Holman’s job is anything but monotonous.

“I’ve got like a million different hats … I can make smoothies and I can bal-

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learns more now by interacting with the different job positions. She was recently sent to California to go through training for SLU’s new Jamba Juice location.

Holman assures that her job isn’t without challenges though, and she has found the most difficult aspect to be “adapting to all of the different attitudes and going with the flow.”

“As a mom, you set the flow...but coming to work, it’s a whole different flow – you’re not the mom,” See “LUIY” on Page 3

Tuesday, Nov. 18, 6:30 p.m.

(Refectory Hall, DuBourg) SLU faculty and local community leaders come together for a round table discussion of the events impacting North St. Louis neighborhoods, featuring Alderman Antonio French as keynote speaker.

Hunter Hayes Concert

Thursday, Nov. 20, 7:00 p.m.

(Chaifetz Arena) The country star will play at SLU’s arena Thursday night, with Dan + Shay and The Railers as the opening act.

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a combination of study abroad, international students on American campuses, and a curriculum and events or speakers on a campus that provide international or global content and understanding,” said Dr. Diana Carlin, the Associate Vice President for Graduate Education in SLU’s communications department. And, Carlin stressed, SLU has a lot to offer in these regards.

“SLU plays an important role through our campus in Madrid [because this campus] benefits SLU students who study abroad, other American students, and international students from 50 countries, [all of whom] receive an American-style education in an international setting,” Carlin said. “SLU also contributes through exchange programs, offering our programs through distance learning…and by attracting 1,000 international students to our campus,” she added.

In addition to offering members of the SLU community the chance to understand and appreciate the benefits of globalized education, International Education Week events also

provide a glimpse into different cultures and ways of life.

Various styles of international food, for example, will be offered for free at some of the week’s events.

“The Cultural Tastes Series will celebrate SLU Madrid and our Spanish students on Wednesday and the Tastes of the World event on Friday will be a fantastic opportunity to sample free food. It isn’t all about food, but sharing food is one way we can celebrate the diversity of our campus community and gather together,” Gauthier Donnelly said.

Gauthier Donnelly and other organizers of International Education Week also hope that that next week’s events encourage people to recognize all that the CGC has to offer – namely that it is a place where international awareness can be cultivated.

“The CGC is a fantastic place for collaboration and continues to be a vibrant event space and student commons,” Gauthier Donnelly said. “The committee that put together IEW comes from diverse campus departments and offices. We are grateful for their commitment to making this a great week.”

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didn’t even think you would be in the game.”

Holman loves having Holman said. themed movie nights with When she is the mom, her kids, where they match though, Holman is invintheir cuisine to their movie cible. of choice. She “Growalso loves to ing up, I alcook and uses ways knew I this as a stress was going to reliever. She be a pretty says she can cool pertalk all day son … never and always thought I tries to face -Alicia Holman, was going her fears. to be the Aramark Adminis“It’s better president or trative Assistant to face fear anything like than to think that, but I about regret,” was like, I’ll said Holman. be cool,” Holman said.

She encourages students to She remarked on her kids do the same and to never making her feel great, as if give up. the sky is the limit in her life.

“No matter what it looks Her favorite part about belike, no matter how things ing a mom is “having someseem, keep going.” one cheer you on when you Continued from Page 2

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It’s better to face fear than to think about regret.

THE SLU SCOOP All Information Provided by Department of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness

Tuesday, November 4th, 2014 1:10 p.m.-Chemical Spill

BREAKING BAD(LY): A SLU student accidently spilled a 50ml mixture of sulfuric acid, 1 butanol and sodium bromide. The lab manager was contacted, arrived and cleaned the spill.

Friday, November 7th, 2014

11:47 a.m.-Informational ELECTRIFYING LECTURE: A SLU professor discovered that a student was in possession of a taser. The professor instructed the student to remove the taser from class.

The student complied. This incident will be referred to the Office of Student Responsiblity and Community Standards.

Sunday, November 9th, 2014 5:30 p.m.-Fire Alarm

STILL BETTER THAN GRIES: Overcooked food activated the fire alarm in Marchetti East. The area was ventilated, the alarm reset, and reentry allowed into the building.

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fessor of law; and Anders Walker, J.D., professor of law; Trevin Jones doctoral candidate in American Studies and Christi Griffin.

The group repeatedly pointed out that a huge problem consists of whom Americans perceive as criminals. For example, consider a SLU student caught with drugs on campus, versus the same person getting caught with drugs four blocks away from campus. If caught at SLU, the student will face suspension and counselling sessions. However, the same person caught four blocks away would be treated as a criminal and go to jail. The panel showed that in one situation, we perceive the person as a student in need of

education, and in the other, have a zero-tolerance policy, he or she is a criminal who which means that if you get needs to go to jail. into a fight, you are kicked Brenda Suhan, a sophoout automatically. There is more atno second tendee, addchance, ed, “I never w h i c h thought leads to I never thought about how many beabout how we we perceive ing kicked perceive crimicriminals out of high and how race school, nals and how plays such and as race plays such a a huge role. a result, huge role.

S ome time s having it is easy to a higher -Brenda Suhan, think that all chance of criminals are ending up sophomore bad, and that in prison. is not the Howcase.” ever, the Another flaw is within the panel remained optimistic public school system. Nearly at the end. When asked how 70 percent of those in prison the SLU community can did not graduate from high challenge mass incarceraschool. Most high schools tion, the panel agreed that

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the first thing to do is to believe the problem exists.

The members said students need to have an awareness of these topics and do their research to be well informed.

Another important component, according to the panel, is to combat mass incarceration is to figure out ways to reinsert past criminals into society. Past offenders, the panel asserted, are still citizens and instead of blocking their way back into society, which could lead to more violence; America needs to help them adjust.

SLU has also adopted a prison program, which aims to provide education to prison staff and people incarcerated in Missouri.

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Fast-A-Thon returned to its usual spot during the fall semester.

For more than ten years, the Saint Louis University Muslim Student’s Association (MSA) has held its annual Fast-A-Thon as a way for students on campus, both Muslim and non-Muslim, to experience the Islamic fast.

Adil Husain, senior and co-president of MSA, said, “The purpose of the event is for SLU students to gain taste of what fasting is all about.”

The fast itself consists of abstaining from food and drink from sun-up to sundown for 30 consecutive days, with other optional days, and has a similar idea to regarding fasts in other religions, such as Lent from the Catholic tradition. It is similar to the Daniel fast, a Christian-oriented fast, which is centered on eating fruits, vegetables and whole grains, and allowing spiritual growth.

“Fasting is a reminder for the blessings that God has bestowed upon us. The principle that we are more appreciative of our possessions after losing them is put into effect when fasting,” said Husain.

In addition to its spiritual reminder, the fast “comes with health benefits as well, such as detoxification [and] lower blood pressure,” said Husain.

For two weeks before, the group tabled in the Busch Student Center to raise awareness, collected pledges and sell t-shirts to raise

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“We’re hoping to get people interested respecin Asian tively. The culture and The Littles are all Big helps have a lot blindfolded and taken his or her of fun here Little adjust to an event to dison campus. to college We really cover who their Bigs and gives want to conare and then we take him or her nect with the them out to dinner. gifts anonyUniversity.” mously.

After our in-Ada Oguejiofor, student “The Litterview,Oguetles are all jiofor had blindfolded to go and and taken to an event to disget ready for Cherry Crush cover who their Bigs are, and KPOP, a large Korean Pop then we take them out to music dance group. Cherry dinner,” said Oguejiofor, of Crush danced to songs by one of AAA’s annual events.

Korean Pop-stars Sistar, When asked what the Shinee, Hyuna and 4Minute. hopes of AAA at SLU were, The performance captivated by performing their showthe audience and was the ficase, Oguejiofor states, nale for the night.

Prayer: In the spirit of inclusion, the SLU Muslim Student Association’s annual FastA-Thon catered to Muslims and non-Muslims alike. money for the Fast-A-Thon charity. This year’s choice of charity was Action Against Hunger, a global humanitarian organization that focuses on putting a stop to world hunger.

“We had many participants who pledged to fast after previous experiences with Fast-a-Thon, which was very impressive,” said Ayesha Khawaja, MSA co-president.

On changing the timing of the event back to the fall, Khawaja stated that the time between sunrise and sunset is shorter in the second half of the fall semester, “so we thought that it would be easier for participants to fast.”

A total of 678 pledges were collected this year with students, parents and faculty.

The event, which took place Thursday, Nov. 6, in the BSC Wool Ballrooms, began with the Islamic call to prayer, “Athan”. The call is a melodious signal for the

start of the fourth prayer of the day, and for breaking the fast at sunset.

Prayer was performed in front of attendees, with the translation of recited Qur’an verses, from the Chapter of Mary, shown on a projector to the whole audience, led by senior Mustafaa Mahmood.

“The word-by-word translation of our entire prayer complemented the presentation very well,” said Husain.

Different from previous years was the position of the congregation for the prayer; “to bring more focus to our prayer” said Husain.

Paul Sylvester, a junior in the College of Arts and Sciences felt that Fast-A-Thon was an interesting experience and he found it “enlightening” and enjoyable.

For freshman Mazin Nabulsi, who has been fasting since he was around eight, said, “It was a great

way to show all my friends, who were unfamiliar with the concept, what fasting is actually about and its not just starving yourself.”

Food was served and effort was made to accommodate people with dietary restrictions, such as having halal and vegetarian options.

The event concluded with comedian Preacher Moss, an American stand-up comedian whose comedy and lecture tour were voted “Best Diversity Act” on college campuses for 2008 and 2009.

His performance focused on his conversion to Islam and his experience as an African American in America as means of starting conversations on race, religion and other sensitive topics.

Husain wanted to give a special thanks to everyone who participated and leave them with the Islamic greeting, “may peace be upon you”.

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SLU AAA: Asian-American culture was on display in full array, Saturday night.

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Kristo: Senior forward Robert Kristo was named Atlantic 10 Offensive Player of the Year.

SLU dominated the All-Conference awards, with eight Billikens recieving individual honors game being no different than the rest. Kristo converted his 11th goal of the season unassisted to give the Billikens a 1-0 lead. Kristo scored off of a free kick, ripping the ball past the goalie near the far post.

VCU was unable to beat SLU’s consistently tough defense, and the 1-0 score remained for the rest of the

game. Although both teams had eight shots on target, the defense held strong. Sascha Otte made one save for the game, to successfully complete an astounding, leagueleading 11 shutouts for the season.

Although he allowed a goal, VCU keeper Garrett Cyprus had four saves for the

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Dig: Junior Megan Gilbert scoops up a ball against Dayton

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son’s “Back to the Bills” event for SLU volleyball, in which SLU student-athletes are encouraged to attend each other’s athletic events.

SLU defeated the Flyers in a close first set, 25-23. The Billikens led in the first set with freshman middle blocker Lauren Leverenz, who came off an outstanding performance in the previous weekend’s games against Davidson and VCU, and junior middle blocker Megan Gilbert. Both Leverenz and Gilbert notched four kills each in the set.

The second set went Dayton’s way, as the Flyers defeat-

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game, shutting out the Billikens for the majority of the 90 minutes.

Coach Mike McGinty commented on the win stating, “Just like last week against Rhode Island, this was a tough, tight game and our guys found a way to get the win.” Not only did the See “Soccer” on Page 6

Though most SLU students know the origin of the Billiken as a good-luck charm from the early 20th century, few are familiar with how its magical properties supposedly work. The legend tells that its good luck to give a Billiken doll to someone, and better luck to receive it— but the best luck of all goes to those who steal the Billiken doll.

In the two weeks leading up to the tip-off for the 20142015 basketball season, over 40 students have been given the opportunity to steal a Billiken and earn the best luck themselves—and the chance

at a $250 shopping spree.

Hidden around campus in various locations are 40 miniature Billiken dolls. Photo clues offer hints as to the locations. Each doll comes with a special mission card; find one and bring the card to the men’s game against Southern Illinois, 7 p.m. at Chaifetz Arena this Saturday, Nov. 15, to enter into a raffle. First place gets a $250 gift card to the BSC Barnes and Noble; second and third place receive $50 gift cards each.

The scavenger hunt is known as “Mission: Billiken” and is part of a promotional campaign to get students excited for the upcoming basketball season. Those who

find a doll are encouraged to share photos with their Billiken on Instagram with the hashtag “#BillikenTime” (the designated hashtag for the 2014-2015 season). The ten best photos will be featured on SLUBillikens.com, the school’s athletics website.

In addition to the scavenger hunt, Chaifetz Arena will be hosting a free student pre-game party in the Pavilion before Saturday’s opener, starting at 5 p.m.. Pizza and drinks will be served, and every attendee will receive a free SLUNatics t-shirt.

For the game, big changes will occur in SLU’s student section. Saturday’s game will be the unveiling of a giant

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WHO TO CHEER: SEATTLE SEAHAWKS’ “TAIMA” After an embarassing incident on Sunday in which he landed on a fan’s head, the Seattle Seahawks’ live mascot “Taima” conducted himself with class and apologized via Twitter.

“Please understand my actions were not consitent with the type of bird I hope to become,” said the augur hawk.

No word on how he managed to type.

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‘Mission Billiken’ engages students

By KYLE SMITH Assosiate Sports Editor

Saint Louis University women’s volleyball stumbled to a 3-1 defeat against Atlantic-10-Conference-leader Dayton at Chaifetz Arena on Saturday, Nov. 8. The loss drops SLU to a 7-5 conference record and an 18-9 overall record, and bumps SLU down to 6th place in the A-10, while Dayton remains at the top of the conference with an 11-1 A-10 record. Despite the loss, several Billikens delivered strong performances during the match. In addition, many SLU student-athletes were present in the crowd, as this game represented this sea-

anything like that. It’d be good if we did that, or bettered that, of course, but ulAs fans at the Nov. 3 extimately we want to get back hibition match-up against to the tournament. DefiHarris Stowe saw, this Billiknitely getting back to the en team and this season are tournament is the goal for far different from the last. us,” senior forward Grandy Losing all five starters, the Glaze said. winningest class in SLU hisIf the Harris Stowe exhitory and arguably the most bition game is any indicatalented, SLU fans have justion, SLU fans could be in tification behind being skepfor a pleasant surprise this tical of their team to start the season. season.

S L U T h e looked 2013-14 Billike an liken squad We have to underoffenwith seniors stand this is the sive force Rob Loe, against 2014-2015 Billiken’s Dwayne EvHarris team, and we need ans, Mike Stowe, McCall Jr., to take it one game putting Jake Barat a time and live up 86 nett, and points. with the results we Atlantic-10 SLU had -Player-ofget. If we put in the 11 differt h e -Ye a r work, we’ll get where ent scorJordair Jett, ers in the we want to be. led SLU to a g a m e , 27-7 record, -Grandy Glaze with jua recordnior Aussetting third tin Mcstraight Broom N C A A leading the way with 19 Tournament, and a rankpoints. ing as high as No. 10 in the “I think we have a good nation, is definitely not the chance of being pretty good same as this year’s team. offensively. You’re going to However, though SLU is have guys that are up and picked to finish ninth in the down; some days they’ll Atlantic 10 pre-season poll, look really good and then fans could be in for a pleasthe next day you won’t reant surprise when they see ally notice them too much,” the team on Nov. 15 against head coach Jim Crews said.

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One thing to look for“From this team, I want ward to this season is the everybody to realize that this appearance of redshirt juisn’t last year’s team or the nior Ash Yacoubou, who sat team before that, it’s brand out all of last season after new. We’re not looking to emulate the same record or

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The No. 11 Billikens concluded their regular season schedule against VCU Friday, Nov. 7, in Richmond, Va. The Rams came into the game as the only unbeaten team left in the A-10 conference, holding a record of 7-7-4 overall, and have not allowed a goal in the past 572 minutes of game time.

A lot was at stake for both teams; a win for the Billikens would seal the No. 2 seed going into the A-10 championship being held at VCU, while a win for the Rams would mean that they would tie for the A-10 regular season title with University of Rhode Island if URI lost on Sunday, Nov. 9. A win would also mean momentum for both teams going into the post-season.

SLU and VCU exchanged opportunities to score in the first 45 minutes with four shots on goal each, but neither found their mark. SLU could not take advantage of the two corner kick attempts in the first half either. This resulted in a scoreless first half, with the second half following the same trend until 74:32.

Robert Kristo has been on fire this season with ten goals and has continually come through for the Billikens- this

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Billiken jersey. The 40-by-60 foot jersey, constructed in a factory in Las Vegas, matches the SLU home uniform and is emblazoned with a 6 for “the Sixth Fan”—the student section. The jersey will be unfurled as the Bills take the court for warm-ups.

Neal Bendesky, Associate Director of Athletics for External Operations, says the inspiration for the jersey came from the Seattle Seahawks and their “12th man” section.

“Our goal for this year is to get people excited and make students feel more involved,” he said.

Bendesky also promised another surprise Jan. 14th, when SLU returns after the winter break.

Tickets for Saturday’s game are free to all students and will be distributed on a first come, first served basis at the Chaifetz Arena box office, the information desk in the BSC, or the Education Union on the Medical Campus between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. to redeem a ticket.

Finally, remember to keep your eyes peeled for any unclaimed Billiken dolls around campus, although SLU’s basketball teams are comprised of talented, hard-working men and women, it never hurts to have a bit of luck.

BY KYLE SMITH, ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR WHO TO JEER: KOBE BRYANT Kobe Bryant made history Tuesday night–and not the good kind. Bryant broke the NBA record for most missed shots of all time. While more forgiving observers may point out that the stat is a testament to Bryant’s longevity, rather than his failures, we here at the UNews feel differently. Kobe Bryant: worst basketball player of all time.

WHO TO FEAR: TACKO “TACO’ FALL Size isn’t everything, but it sure helps.

At 7’6”, Tacko “Taco” Fall is this year’s tallest basketball recruit in the country.

University of Central Florida on Wednesday. Though it’s hard to believe, two years ago Fall was living in his hometown of Dakar, Senegal and had never played basketball in his life.

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“Win the day! Rise up and be all you can be! #HappyWednesday”

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Billikens manage to get the victory, but this will be the second week in a row that they would hand a team in the A-10 conference their first loss of the season.

However, Coach McGinty is not letting this win distract the team from what comes next for the Billikens, stating, “This was a great result, now we look forward to getting ready for the postseason.”

The Billikens will end the season with an overall record of 12-3-2, and an A-10 record of 5-1-2. The A-10 championship will begin with quarterfinals on Thursday, Nov. 13, in Richmond, Va. The No.2 Billikens will play No. 7 La Salle for their first match-up. La Salle ended their season 7-83 with a conference record of 3-3-2.

A victory in this game will

result in SLU playing on Friday, Nov. 14, against the winner of the No.3 VCU vs. No.6 Fordham game.

As of Nov. 12, a number of Billikens earned accolades from the conference at the conclusion of the season.

Kristo was named A-10 Offensive Player of the Year, while Graydon was named the A-10 Midfielder of the Year. Manning was named Defensive Player of the Year for the second year in a row.

All three of those players were also named to the firstteam All-Conference. Junior defender Tyler David was named to the second team, along with senior midfielder Raymond Lee. Senior midfielder Kingsley Bryce was named to the A-10 All-Academic team. Freshman keeper was named to the All-Rookie team for the A-10, along with redshirt freshman defender Max Karcher.

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transferring from Villanova. The much-talked about guard/forward played 21 minutes in the exhibition and had 16 points, second most on the team behind McBroom in both categories.

A few things that SLU needs to work on this season that could hinder them in upcoming matches is fouling and turnovers. SLU committed 27 fouls in their exhibition game and allowed 19 turnovers.

This season, with the new mix of players, SLU could be a more offensive-minded team that scores more points off of runs, and more quickly overall than in years past, led by the quickness and athleticism of McBroom and Yacoubou. There will also be more than last year’s typical 7-9 players playing in each game. Against Harris Stowe, SLU played every single player on scholarship, and they all had at least 10 minutes or more in the game.

No one single player played more than 25 minutes, the average being just above 15 minutes apiece.

Though this season looks a lot different than last’s, SLU will hold the same defensive mindset as in previous years,

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Newbie: Redshirt junior Ash Yacoubou squares up for a shot against Harris-Stowe. Yacoubou, a transfer from Villanova who sat out last season per NCAA rules, played 21 minutes and had 16 points in the exhibition game. and continued the “team together” motto started by late head coach Rick Majerus.

“We can’t dwell on being last year’s team. We have to understand that this is the

2014-2015 Billiken’s team, and we need to take it one game at a time and live with the results we get. If we put in the work, we’ll get where we want to be,” Glaze said.

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Announced on Nov. 12, senior forward Robert Kristo has officially been named the Atlantic 10 Offensive Player of the Year. He was also named to the first-team All-Conference, and is the current A-10 Conference Player of the Week.

Last week against VCU, Kristo scored in the 75th minute to lift the Bills past the Rams. Kristo is leading the team in goals this season with 11, which is also good for second in the A-10.

He is tied for third in the country among active players in career points with 90, 38 goals and 14 assists.

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ed the Billikens 25-21 in a back-and-forth affair. SLU lost the set despite a strong performance from freshman outside hitter Nenye Okoro, who tallied five kills and five digs, and a tough defensive performance from Gilbert, who posted 7 digs.

The Billikens could not respond after the break and again lost, as Dayton took the third set 25-17. Junior setter Meredith Boe put in some strong serves for the Billikens, scoring two service aces, and Leverenz posted three kills.

The Flyers posted a strong hitting percentage of .609 in the set.

The fourth and final set went to Dayton as SLU lost 25-18, despite Okoro scoring four kills and sophomore outside hitter Danielle Rygelski putting in six digs and three kills without an error.

In the match, Okoro played her way to her 11th double-double of the season, matching Rygelski’s freshman total last year, with a teamleading 13 kills and 11 digs.

Rygelski also posted a double-double, her eighth of the season, with ten kills and 11 digs. Meanwhile, Megan Gilbert tallied her first double-double of the season with 11 kills and 15 digs.

Despite the tough loss, the Billikens look to rebound next weekend, as they host defending A-10 champions Duquesne, who is 9-3 in the A-10 this season, on Friday,

Nov. 14.

The Billikens also host La Salle on Sunday, Nov. 16, who has a conference record of 3-9 this season and subsequently out of the running for the A-10 Championship. SLU is guaranteed this season to finish in sixth place or higher in the Conference based on their A-10 record. This guarantees a spot in the A-10 2014 Volleyball Championship, the end-of-year conference tournament.

SLU, however, will look to win its remaining games in an attempt to earn a higher seed in the tournament. If current standings hold, which is unlikely considering the close records of the top six conference teams, SLU will play Duquesne in the quarterfinals.

The A-10 Championship begin on Friday, Nov. 21, and last until the final match on Sunday, Nov. 23. This year, the tournament will be hosted at the Frericks Center at the University of Dayton.

Dayton has a strong history in the tournament, having won eight of the past twelve tournaments. SLU, however, has won two of the tournaments; with their most recent win in 2008.

Atlantic 10 Championships begin Nov. 21

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November 13, 2014 arts@unewsonline.com Maggie Needham, Arts Editor Katherine Kelliher, Assoc. Arts Editor

Spotlight on cinema in STL

SLIFF at SLU In partership with the St. Louis International screenings are part of International Education hundred countries and works to promote inter-

“The Overnighters” Friday, Nov. 14 7 p.m.

“Elegy to Connie” Saturday, Nov. 15 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 16 4 p.m.

“120 Days” Sunday, Nov. 16 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 19 7:30 p.m.

Documentary Shorts: Human Rights Thursday, Nov. 20 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 21 7:30 p.m.

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By ABBEY NORTON Staff Writer

This past Friday, I went to the “First Fridays” at two different museums with a couple of friends. I visited the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis on Washington Boulevard, and the Bruno Davis Gallery. Unlike the Sheldon Art Gallery (which I visited previously), the Contemporary Museum is an interactive museum with a live DJ in addition to the various pieces of art. The Bruno Davis Gallery houses all contemporary art pieces.

Out of the two galleries, my favorite was the Contemporary Art Museum because of the wide variety of activities it had to offer. First, of course, it had many pieces of modern art. One section of the gallery was dedicated to an artist who manipulates dollar bills; including making them look like plant cells, or shading out all of the dollar ink. Furthermore, the gallery gave viewers the chance to actively engage in the artwork and decorate

their own dollar bills. The dollar bills created were then taken and put on a wall in the gallery and used to put an end to lead poisoning. After the wall was filled, gallery employees would take down the dollars and the process would repeat itself.

Another area of the gallery was dedicated to the works of Dutch artist Carla Klein. In this area, a DJ played, and open bar served patrons as they looked at the enormous paintings covering the walls, with smaller ones intermixed.

Klein paints pictures of her photographs. She was most interested in the difference in her photographs and paintings.

Thus, all of her paintings were landscapes that looked as if they stretched on infinitely.

In my opinion, the most interesting and thoughtprovoking pieces of art were Mark Flood’s. Flood

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By SHANNON GREGO Contributor

On Nov. 13, the 23rd Annual Whitaker St. Louis International Film Festival (SLIFF) will begin. With showings all over the city, including some on our own campus, the festival offers a lot of excellent entertainment for all.

I have been fortunate enough to intern with Cinema St. Louis this semester, as it prepares for the festival. I have been able to see some of the efforts that go in to making a successful festival and better understand its importance for the city and our campus community.

In total, there are 389 films at this year’s festival, including narrative and documentary features and a plethora of shorts.

Films from 69 different countries will be shown, giving the viewers a chance to see features created by filmmakers around the world; some of these filmmakers will even be at the screenings. Films have been organized into different spotlights, such as human rights, children’s, international and Race in America: The Black Experience, to name a few.

While interning at Cinema St. Louis, I have been lucky enough to watch some of the documentary shorts that will be shown throughout the festival. A few of these shorts will be shown on our campus. Each SLU event will show a film or films concentrated on interfaith issues or human rights.

A human rights spotlight featuring four documentary shorts will be shown on Thursday, Nov. 20, in the Center for Global Citizenship. Films will include: “Broken Branches” (Israel), ”Journey of a Freedom Fighter” (Palestinian Territories/ Spain), “Minerita” (Bolivia/ Spain) and “Rainy Season” (Vietnam). More features and shorts will be screened on campus, throughout the festival, on Nov. 1416, 19 and 21. Some of the documentary features are coupled with documentary shorts based upon similar themes.

Overall, the films discuss themes of immigration, identity, local issues, race, unrest and culture. The proximity of these screenings is not the only element that is appealing for the SLU community; each of these events at the CGC is free to the public on a first come, first served basis.

Viewing these films allows us to learn more about current human rights and interfaith issues. We can each take away important messages from the powerful story that each filmmaker has chosen to share. Take a break from the stress of college life and gain more perspective on matters concerning the international community.

More information about these films, the many other films the festival has to offer and the other venues included in the festival are available on Cinema St. Louis’ webpage: http:// cinemastlouis.org. Be sure to check in year round to stay up to date on cinema events in St. Louis.

By TESS BROCK Staff Writer

Christopher Nolan’s new sci-fi endeavor, “Interstellar,” is nothing like you have ever seen. The trailers released are vague and have left many confused as to what the film is about. You will head into the film with a cloud of mystery, but will leave awe-struck at the cinematic sensation that is “Interstellar.” Nolan has taken a giant step into the unchartered territory of space films. “Interstellar” is a bold, mind-blowing space odyssey that is an experience to watch. Examining the story closely, you may find flaws in the plot, however, these are miniscule flaws that will not prohibit you from experiencing the film the way it was intended.

Ultimately, “Interstellar” is a galactic conquest that will haunt you not only because of its sheer scientific accomplishments, but also because of its raw emotional storyline, rooted in love.

“Interstellar” takes place in the near future, when the Earth is no longer able to support life. Dust storms and famine continue to wreck the frail farming based society that is left. Farmer and former NASA pilot Cooper (Matthew McConaughey) is chosen to lead an expedition that may save humanity from extinction. Cooper leads his crew on the ship Endurance into a wormhole that allows them to jump through time and galaxies, in attempt to find a new Earth. The journey goes far beyond what is expected, and Cooper must decide between seeing his children again or the fate of the human race.

Interstellar

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Out-of-this-world cinematography; eerie soundtrack; all-star cast

THE BAD Don’t expect to understand the complicated plot the first time around

THE VERDICT Truly stellar; a masterpiece sci-fi film

The cast was perfectly hand picked by Nolan.

McConaughey, who recently won an Academy Award for “Dallas Buyers Club,” proves he is worthy of leading a giant blockbuster. He makes you believe that an authentic all-American family man is capable of saving the world. Without giving too much of the plot away, McConaughey’s delicate and important relationship with his on-screen daughter will have your heart aching.

Rounding out the cast with some serious lady power, Anne Hathaway and Jessica Chastain play Brand and Murphy, respectively, powerful scientists with essential roles in rescuing humanity.

The visuals in “Interstellar” are by far the most remarkable of any space odyssey. The cinematography puts to shame the visuals in last year’s “Gravity.” The wide shots of the galaxy are beyond See “‘Stellar” on Page 8

Performance brings faiths together

Elizabeth Scofidio / Staff Photographer Interfaith Coffee House: SLU’s InterFaith Alliance hosted a coffee house event on Thursday, Nov. 6, as a part of their annual Interfaith Week. The evening brought together various religious, non-religious and cultural organizations to perform onstage and highlight the shared values of those from different backgrounds. Performances included a Christian vocal performance by Upper Room Music Ministry, a Korean pop dance by Cherry Crush and a Baha’i prayer by Shabnam Majidi. Above, members of the Asian American Association perform at the event.

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TOWn ArTs ediTOrs’ Picks

Movies Nightcrawler Through Nov. 20 Chase Park Plaza

The Theory of Everything Through Nov. 19 Chase Park Plaza

Interstellar Through Nov. 20 Galleria 6 Cinemas

Music Hunter Hayes Nov. 20 Chaifetz Arena

Charming cafe on Cherokee

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interpretation. The missile could really represent anything the viewer wished and the social media names could be replaced by the viewer too.

I thoroughly enjoyed this First Friday, even more than the last one, because the art I was able to observe this week was more relatable to society today. The dollars were a great way for spectators to create art and simultaneously make a difference in the community.

I would highly recommend visiting Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis next month.

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A trip off campus to a quaint Benton Park coffee house is a great way to mark the seasonal transition from sweatshirt weather to scarves-andmittens weather. The Mud House cafe highlights the neighborhood with its delicious array of coffee, breakfast and lunch options.

The charming interior creates an ambiance perfect for time spent with family or friends.

With sounds of classic rock music, gentle conversation, espresso machines and baristas announcing coffee orders, the Mud House is a pleasant setting for any morning or afternoon.

Numerous tables and chairs are placed systematically throughout the cafe to provide the maximum amount of seating- handy for the popular establishment. A Saturday or Sunday equates to a nearly constant line of people patiently waiting to place their order.

Needless to say, the welcoming ambiance of this cafe is thanks to the quirky and oh–so friendly baristas and cooks. The service leaves you with a smile on your face.

Simple, yet fun decorations are placed throughout the cafe. The decorations do not seem to correlate with each other; however, it definitely adds to the charm of the interior. A large frame of a young Bob Dylan, a deer head and bookshelves are complimentary items that are hard to miss. The Mud

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specifically focuses on social media as a whole and its drawbacks. His exhibit had various canvases filled with company names, such as Facebook and Twitter, or even bank names. He also had replica missiles facing four different ways symbolizing the ways people commit suicide in response to various negative influences of social media.

The most intriguing part about all of his work was that all of it was up to

Mud House: This cafe in Benton Park checks off all the qualities of a great coffee shop: great service, menu and decor.

House acts as a bookshop, in addition to a café, with a small self-explanatory sign on top of the book case, “Buy a Book”. It is not a riddleprices are listed inside the book cover.

The cool and funky vibe of the Mud House is only half of the noteworthy experience.

Quality is a word that comes to mind when describing the menu options.

A well-balanced selection of pastries, breakfast and lunch entries, and beverages are available. It would be a disservice to identify the Mud House as a mere coffee shop. The full title of the cafe is “The Mud House Coffee and Kitchen”. The freshness and tastiness of the food is something to write home about. Plenty of fruits and vegetables are included in the meal descriptions.

Specifically, a sandwich

known as “the Goat” is a crowd pleaser. Breakfast and lunch options are served all day.

The assortment of beverages is extensive enough to earn its own separate menu.

Lattes, espresso drinks, coffee and loose-leaf teas are all included. Any of the choices are satisfaction guaranteedyou can’t go wrong. The cafe features coffee from St. Louis, as well as other cities, including brews from Blueprint Coffee, Dogwood Coffee, Counter Culture Coffee, George Howell Coffee, Mad Cap Coffee, Sight Glass Coffee and Broadway Coffee. The baristas work efficiently to ensure every beverage served is better than the last.

The Mud House is located at 2101 Cherokee St., and is open every day, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Contemporary art: Mark Flood’s multimedia pieces on social media are currently on exhibit at CAM St. Louis.

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Art History “The Religious Art of Pablo Picasso” John Handley, Ph.D. Xavier Hall Saturday Nov. 15 2 p.m.

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SLU Events Billikens After Dark “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1” Free tickets available BSC 254 Nov. 18 & 19 9am - 4pm

She Kills Monsters Xavier Hall Nov. 14, 15, 21-23

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‘Interstellar’: Christopher Nolan’s newest film, which came out this past Friday, Nov. 7, may be his best one yet.

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breathtaking. “Interstellar” will give you the awe-struck feeling of being in space, without actually having to go there. Theoretical physicist Kip Thorne was a scientific consultant for the film and even helped to confirm that the wormholes and black hole were as accurate as possible.

This is a film you need to experience, and you need to experience it now.

“Interstellar” deserves to be watched on a wide screen, not at home, so you can observe the vastness and wonder of space exploration.

“Interstellar” may be Nolan’s best film yet, as he continues to stretch the boundaries of what is possible on screen. “Interstellar” is a thought-provoking tale that is not only outstanding in its stunning visuals, but in its emotional journey. As scientist Brand says in the film, “Love is the one thing that transcends time and space.”

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St. Louis Creates W O RKS BY LO C A L A R T IS T S

N OV E M B E R 14 T O D E C E M B E R 14 , 2 014

Featuring the art, photography, imagination and innovation of accomplished local artists: STEPHEN DA LAY JAMES HOLZER PETER MANION

MARK PAPPAS SARAH PAULSEN LUANNE RIMEL

THOMAS SLEET BRIAN D. SMITH KENNETH WORLEY

OPENING RECEPTION: Nov. 14, 5 - 8 p.m.

MEET THE ARTIST RECEPTION: Dec. 5, 5 - 7 p.m.

RECEPTION PARKING: Located at the intersection of Lindell Blvd. and Spring Ave. ADMISSION: The museum is free and open to the public from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Wednesday - Sunday FOR MORE INFORMATION: visit sluma.slu.edu or call 314-977-2666.

Financial assistance for this project has been provided by the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency.

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than normative. However, we noticed too that the older one becomes, the more likely they are to be asked by relatives and parents about a special someone, or even grandkids. Around the age of 30, marriage with someone is seen as expected from peers and elders. While the same pressures of the bygone age no longer exist, there are still vestiges of that legacy.

The second aspect of marriage we discussed is the will to marry. While most of our Editorial Board has at the least a vague expectation of getting married in their future, there are a few that have decided against it. One cited the incompatibility between marriage and their ideal lifestyle. One other stated that they would not marry until all people in the U.S. would be allowed to marry, even those in the holdout states situated primarily in the South.

In wanting everyone to be allowed to marry first, the Editor discussed the connection between privilege and marriage.

Currently there are 1,138 benefits, rights and protections provided on the basis of marital status (debunking the claim that same-sex couples are only looking for a piece of paper to validate their love). These benefits extend to tax benefits and health insurance protection and are provided by the federal government. The Editorial Board generally agreed that these federal benefits are fine to have, as they promote national stability, but agreed that such benefits, rights and protections should be inclusive of all people.

With the pressures to marry loosening and more people deciding marriage is not for them, our conceptions of marriage continues to change, adapting to present circumstances. Regardless of what marriage means to each of us, we’re excited that same-sex couples are now afforded the same opportunities as heterosexual couples.

Picking a positive experience Many SLU students have yet to complete their class registration. For those that are on the fence, we at the UNews would like to recommend some of our favorite classes. We hope you enjoy our suggestions!

Ryan McKinley: Intro to Women and Gender Studies has to be the class I recommend most. It’s a class that can do more than teach you; it can change your perspective, the way you view the world, and that is a beautiful thing.

Maggie Needham: I highly recommend Saher Alam’s creative writing class. It is a unique environment where you get to read and talk about stories written not by far-away authors, but by those sitting in the classroom with you.

Through this, you’re able to learn a lot about the craft of writing fiction.

Deirdre Kerins: One class I highly recommend is a writing course with Dr. Meyer (News Writing, Editing, or even Film Studies). You will never receive an “A”, but your writing skills will grow exponentially, and everyone from teachers

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Josh: While I agree with Deirdre that Dr. Meyer is a must-have professor, I also feel the need to highlight another member of communication department, Amber Hinsley. Professor Hinsley’s Journalism: News Writing course (CMM 210) is the class that convinced me to switch my major to communication. She will help develop your professional writing style, while also helping you become more familiar with both Wordpress and iMovie.

Kyle Smith: Intro to International Politics is easily the most interesting – and challenging – course I’ve taken in the past two years. I had the luxury of taking this class my freshman year with the ever-fascinating Dr. Lomperis, who, sadly, will be retiring this winter.

Dr. Lomperis peppered his fascinating 50-minute lectures with personal anecdotes from his incredible life experiences. Though the class will surely be different without him, I still highly recommend this course for anyone with an

interest in how the world works.

Katherine Kelliher: I have been fortunate throughout my years at SLU to have amazing professors. It is quite challenging to recommend only one so I will recommend three: Dr. Dan Kozlowski of the Communication department, Dr. Jean-Louis Pautrot of the French department, and Dr. Wynne Moskop of the Political Science department. All of three of these professors will challenge your mind and encourage your drive for learning.

Paul Brunkhorst: I was a swimmer my freshman year, and U101 for athletes was by far my favorite class. I learned a lot of useful things, like how to use a planner and write meaningful one-page reflections.

Jess Winter: I’m a passionate promoter of Intergroup Dialogue – a course that has reshaped my way of thinking and how I see my peers. It focuses on race, ethnicity and how we manage our own identities within a system of privilege and oppression.

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Failing to question “why” procures conviction to immorally demonize, objectify and degrade the value of someone’s life story.

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Fasting is a reminder for the blessings that God has bestowed upon us.

Adil Hussain, co-president of the Muslim Student Association, Page 3

When the laws changed, hearts did not.

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On Nov. 5, St. Louis Circuit Judge Rex Burlison overturned Missouri’s ban on gay marriage, citing a violation of the due process and equal protection clauses in the 14th amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster immediately appealed the ruling to the Supreme Court of Missouri, so the constitutional challenge could be “presented to and resolved” at that level. However, unlike several other states, he did not rule a stay on marriage licenses being given to same-sex couples.

So, for the time being, Missouri is finally allowing marriage licenses to be given to same-sex couples, becoming part of the national trend toward marriage equality for all. At this time, 32 states and the District of Columbia have legalized same-sex marriage.

For some, this national trend towards marriage equality is unwelcome, but to most, the continued rulings towards marriage equality have been extremely well received.

Regardless of which side you choose, there is something to be said about the change that the idea and institution of marriage has undergone over the past generation.

Recognizing these changes, we decided we would talk about how the same-sex marriage rulings, as well as other trends regarding marriage, have changed the ways we perceive marriage.

The first topic we discussed is the changing societal pressures to marriage. Many of us recounted stories of grandmothers of ours that were pressured into marrying around the age of 20 because all of their friends were doing it and there was a man that liked them. Some of these marriages have lasted, while others have ended in divorce. We noticed that such pressures existing today would look absurd. At least on an urban campus, married 20-year-olds are seen as exceptional rather

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We fail when our systems fail because we make them.

The idea that our judicial system will triumph all evil doings is compromising and can potentially Brittany Kendrick d i s i n te g rate the power and purpose this system holds. From the police officer on the ground, to the judge on the bench, people put faith in the idea that justice will be served, and life and property will be protected. The dangerous part about our justice system is that we place our trust in an idea that these components of the system will operate according to the 14th Amendment. This idea falls on deaf ears by those who benefit from it, but destroys the integrity and psyche of those who are assaulted by its failure. If an appraiser were to audit the judicial system, its value would be significantly less than its worth.

Law enforcement plays a crucial role in the lives and safety of society; I also see how it is flawed. Police officers work 24/7, in uniform or not, to uphold such principles. Dynamic environments, complex interactions, and prompt responses are the constant duty men and women courageously take on. People under the jurisdiction of authoritative figures carrying, sometimes

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lethal, weapons can be suspicious and weary because of the fine line of abusive power that can be crossed. This was apparent to me, when my father was pulled over while driving in Arizona with my brother and cousin from a Major League Baseball’s game. My father asked the officer, “Why did you pull me over?” The officer ignored his question and ordered him to exit the vehicle and perform a sobriety test; there was no attempt to provide a satisfactory answer.

Ultimately, my father was not written a ticket but left angered, ignored, and humiliated for being exploited by a white officer, while my brother and nephew were left in the back seat, clueless and innocent. They were beginning to understand why my father’s question was ignored by those that are supposed to have the answers.

Questioning “why” charges authority to find reason.

Questioning “why” can also refute the right to challenge authority. We should never find inappropriate abuse of power as justification for the purpose law enforcement embodies.

We can point fingers, develop reasoning, and speculate the progression of my father’s encounter, and if you did just that- you missed the point. Why was my father pulled over, why was Trayvon Martin pursued, why was Michael Brown shot, why was Vonderrit Myers profiled? When we ask “why”, we seek context, deeper meaning and intan-

gible discrepancies that a police report, newspaper article and autopsy report cannot determine. When we question “why” we discover the baggage people carry. That baggage is attained through experiences that should not seep into our workplace. But let’s be real, judges can be biased, impressionable, and are influenced by external factors that they are not supposed to carry into the courtroombut they do. Failing to question “why” procures conviction to immorally demonize, objectify and degrade the value of someone’s life story.

Performing a comprehensive analysis of one’s self and others by identifying all possible shortcomings, beliefs and outlooks on life is what makes us human- not perfect.

Probationary officers play a subtle, yet vital role in securing the transition from incarceration to reality.

These members of the judicial system must contextualize offenders. Interacting with people who made mistakes, got caught, and have dealt with repercussions is a tiring job for 90,000 plus professionals in the U.S. How many times do college students indulge in illegal activities like narcotic use, underage drinking, and academic dishonesty? Students are no different from the 1 in 3 black males serving time for nonviolent crimes; you just have not been caught.

It is known that black males are disproportionately incarcerated; the transition

from prison to real life is not smooth. In reality, it’s inexplicably impossible to return to normalcy. I find it troubling when the job outlook for probation officers is plentiful because “many people leave the occupation each year”. I attribute this to my uncle’s observation, a probation officer, that the men he serves are defeated before re-entry. Even when these individuals have reentered normalcy, normalcy is not achieved when every employer requests previous felony charges. Meanwhile, debts have accumulated and families are severed.

Justice is based on perspectives. People formulate these perspectives that are often times biased and wrapped up in the distracting complexities of the human race, sealed with the pledge to believe in “liberty and justice for all”.

Charging the judicial system with assault is nameless.

America’s judicial system was made, and is upheld, by people. People are to blame when justice is not served; people are to blame for abusive police power; people are to blame when we fail to contextualize each other. Trusting in ideas and systems are cop-outs to recognizing and analyzing the role we individually play into upholding and operating within these systems.

When systems are designed to oppress, when will we stop believing in valueless ideas, and become critical of each other because we made it?

“We will have to repent in this generation not merely for the vitriolic words and actions of the bad people but for the appalling silence of the good people.

We must come to see that Ale Vazquez human progr e s s never r o l l s in on wheels of inevitability.

It comes through James Griffard the tireless efforts and persistent work of [women and] men willing to be coworkers with God, and without this hard work time itself becomes an ally of the forces of social stagnation.”

Martin Luther King Jr. Letter from the Birmingham Jail It has been 51 years since Martin Luther King Jr. penned these words from a small jail cell in Alabama.

Yet, half a century later, it seems they are as timely and relevant as they were in the summer of 1963. In the following paragraph one need only substitute the name of the city, St. Louis instead of Birmingham: “I am sure that each of you would want to go beyond the superficial social analyst who looks merely at effects and does not grapple with underlying causes. I would not hesitate to say that it is unfortunate that so-called demonstrations are taking place in Birmingham at this time, but I would say in more emphatic terms that it is even more unfortunate that the white power structure of this city left the Negro community with no other alternative.”

To reduce what is happening in St. Louis to isolated incidents, the fatal confrontation between Michael Brown and Darren Wilson, or the death of Vonderitt Myers, is to desperately cling to a superficial social analysis. The deaths of these young men were, as Dr. King writes, “the effects.” Our Jesuit education and tradition requires us to develop a holistic social analysis that accounts for not only the effects, but the root causes.

This means confronting the structures in our community that perpetuate poverty and injustice.

We must ask, what are the forces and structures in our

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society that lead to a disproportionate number of black men dying on the streets and spending their prime years behind bars? An answer that seems to account for these injustices is systemic, institutionalized racism. This pernicious practice has plagued this country since its inception, and this city since its founding. It endures because generations of Americans have been, and continue to be, more willing to tolerate a radically unjust status quo, than to act radically for justice.

King reminds us that history’s greatest leaders, spiritual and political, have set before us the example we are to follow. The sacrifice required to turn the tide of human history, to resist “the forces of social stagnation”, to advance humanity’s benchmark for justice, one must radically and unwaveringly articulate the greatest values of humanity – love your enemy, all men are created equal and treat others as you wish to be treated.

And so the question we must ask of ourselves is this: “not whether we will be extremist, but what kind of extremists we will be. Will we be extremists for hate, or will we be extremists for love?

Will we be extremists for the preservation of injustice, or will we be extremists for the cause of justice?”

As a University, we have collectively claimed a commitment to justice. Now is the time to act on that claim.

We cannot retreat to our dorm r o o m s , classrooms and offices, as our community is torn apart by injustice.

Let us not be the “good people” who witnessed injustice with “appalling silence,” burdening the next generation with our legacy for which to repent. We must recognize the urgency of the moment and respond to the need for powerful action. It is our responsibility to stand together boldly against endemic racism.

So we are inviting everyone at SLU, everyone who believes in justice, everyone willing to defend the idea that – “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. Whatever affects one directly affects all indirectly” – to stand as a public witness for the spiritual truths we profess to hold. Join us on Grand Avenue, following the decision from Grand Jury, to peacefully assemble in support of justice. We will display a large banner reaffirming Dr. King’s timeless message. Let us not stand silent. Let our presence be heard and faithfully enact our obligation to solidarity and working for justice.

As a University, we have collectively claimed a commitment to justice

Thanksgiving is only about two weeks away, and I know you all are as excited as I am to go home to family and good f o o d .

W h e n we inevitably give thanks during this holiRyan McKinley day, I’d like you to consider a few extra folks you should be thankful for and how to appropriately celebrate For students, Thanksgiving serves as a deep breath before the plunge into finals.

We need this time to recollect and re-center ourselves.

We’re thankful that this deep breath also occurs on arguably the best food day in the United States. Thanksgiving is many people’s favorite holiday due to the roasted turkey, stuffing and sweet potato casserole at family gatherings.

Unlike Flag Day or Labor Day, people actually celebrate Thanksgiving with quite a bit of gusto.

Celebrations, like Thanksgiving, come with a history and a script. As children, we were all taught about the first Thanksgiving, when in 1621 a starving group of pilgrims were saved by the

bountiful harvests and generosity of the Wampanoag people. In Kindergarten, my class and I recreated this story, wearing either assumedly Native American headgear or a Puritan cap and eating some dry turkey breast.

Despite insistence in grade school to understand this story, to call this previously described story, as the first Thanksgiving is a complete fabrication; one conjured up the late 19th century and propagated following World War I. The first celebrated “Thanksgiving” came 16 years after the one we learn about in 1621. In 1637, John Winthrop, the Colony Governor of Massachusetts, proclaimed a “thanksgiving” to celebrate the safe return of several hundred heavily armed volunteers from their slaughter of Native Americans from the neighboring Pequot tribe in present-day Connecticut. These armed volunteers massacred 700 Pequot Indians and they were celebrated for their actions.

Only in the 19th century did the story get spun to tell the happy story of cooperation among the indigenous and white settlers (as white settlers continued to displace the indigenous from their homes across the United States during that time).

This is a history that is repressed because it inter-

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feres with our conception of entitlement to the American continents. Native Americans are hardly ever seen in media and public discourse because their existence contradicts our own justifications for being in this country. White settlers and Americans did not come here peacefully or move about peacefully; they killed the people that were here first to do it.

I’m aware that it’s not typical or comfortable table conversation among many people and their families, and people may decide to ditch the origin story altogether. However, this is equally problematic as it denies a historical wrong ever occurred. As Americans we must remember the triumphs as well as the failures.

We cannot and must not erase the history that is unpalatable; otherwise we risk repeating it.

The second aspect of Thanksgiving celebrations is the script. I can only speak from my own experiences, but I expect certain aspects are common for many people.

After a Thanksgiving lunch at my Grandpa’s, family heads to my Aunt’s house for a smorgasbord, giving thanks to the great food and great people throughout.

After eating, we chat about our lives, watch the various football games, pass a foot-

ball around and perhaps play a board game before eventually returning home.

This script is common; it isn’t broken in any way, so there isn’t much need to fix it. However, I would like to offer ideas to augment such plans.

The first thing you could do is repudiate the incorrect history you have been told your entire life, that your comfort in the United States was ensured through the destruction of the indigenous communities already here.

You can acknowledge and address this uncomfortable history by learning more about these communities and seeking to support our indigenous peoples through numerous ways. Give thanks to a family member by giving gifts that were bought directly from indigenous artisans or artists. Support community movements in the 500 plus tribes in the U.S. through monetary donations.

You could even support the Catholic schools on reservations that are always in need of resources to serve their communities.

I contend that ignorance on Thanksgiving is not blissnot for everyone. The lie of Thanksgiving must be broken and a new script written. I’m asking for your help to make Thanksgiving as uplifting and reflective as it can possibly be. Thank you.

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The first Thanksgiving was not as festive as our history, and this photo, imply.

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