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Pestello weighs in on grand jury decision President stresses SLU’s role in peaceful dialogue

Hackers target Wash U’s website

By TIM WILHELM News Editor

By PAUL BRUNKHORST Associate News Editor

In September, only weeks removed from the events in Ferguson, Mo., Saint Louis University President Dr. Fred Pestello expressed his belief that SLU had a unique role in steering the St. Louis community to confront and address the societal problems brought to light by the death of Michael Brown.

“I think what’s incumbent upon us is to consider both as a university and as a community, what must be done … to try and address and alleviate some of these problems, realizing that anything that’s very short term or superficial is not going to have a lasting impact. These are problems that require deep and sustained engagement to make progress. But, if anything, it has called our community to thought and action, and I would like to see our University participate in that,” Pestello said in an interview in September.

And now, with the grand jury’s decision to not indict

topics and acting to make a difference.”

SLU has hosted a number of dialogues, peaceful pro-

On the afternoon of Saturday, Nov. 29, anonymous hacking group AnonGhost breached Washington University’s website, posting pro-Palestinian and flagrantly anti-Semitic rhetoric.

Word reached university administration by 2:00 p.m.

By 3:50 p.m., the Student Union communicated the following via its Twitter account: “Our site was hacked today along with a handful of other WUSTL sites.

We’re actively working to get things fixed. Thanks for your patience.” Eric Suiter, the Student Union’s technology manager, had resolved the situation by 4:45 p.m., overriding the hackers’ messages and returning the university’s domains to their original state.

“There was not a server breach or admin access to our server itself, so the hack was not very severe and was easy to fix,” said Brian Ben-

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Officer Darren Wilson, Pestello has reiterated the University’s opportunity to once again facilitate dialogue, and he praised SLU’s response to the grand jury decision and the protests that followed it.

“I was heartened that we continued to respond in ways that are consistent with our Jesuit mission and values,” Pestello said in a recent email to the University News. “Many of our

students, faculty, and staff joined in prayer, formal conversations and peaceful protesting. I am proud of everyone who is struggling to understand, engaging in conversations on related

Protests on Grand: International Business Conference: Demonstrators close Focus includes cybersecurity, future market to Med School

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By JACKIE STACHIW Staff Writer

On Thursday, Nov. 20, the business world gathered for the 2014 Emerson International Business Conference in the Bush Student Center.

With over 300 attendees, the event covered essential, timely topics coupled with recognized speakers from around the nation. The conference, which has been hosted for the past five years, demonstrates the growing commitment of businesses to address problems in the world and solve them.

The morning session provided guests with a panel of speakers addressing a growing problem in the business world: cyber security. The

panel consisted of Matthew cern for students. However, Porter, founder and CEO of Schwartz stated, “The most Contegix; Anish Bhimani, important things for stuCIO of J.P. Morgan Comdents to realize is that there mercial a lot of jobs in B a n k cyber security in New as the number The ultimate goal Yo r k ; of incidents are Matt Mcincreasing. The in business, and Cabe, SeBureau of Labor in life, is really to nior Vice Statistics just Presiput out a report give back. dent of saying that we Network have negative -Walter Wang, JM S e c u unemployment Eagle CEO rity and in this field”.

Privacy He encouraged Prac tice students to conat March & McLennan; and sider pursing jobs in the field Ari Schwartz, Senior Direcas the need for laborers contor of Cyber Security for tinues to grow. the U.S. National Security Porter echoed Schwartz’s Council at the White House. thoughts, urging students At first glance, the conferand businesses to realize ence seemed not to be a conthe importance of invest-

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sion to indict Wilson, were left disappointed and took to the streets of Ferguson to demonstrate their frustrations. Police department ofIt seemed St. Louis held a ficers from throughout the collective breath the night of city donning riot gear faced Monday, Nov. 28, as it awaitan angry group of protested the announcement on the ers who were desperate to decision to indict police ofmake a statement against the ficer Darren Wilson for the grand jury’s decision.

Aug. 9 shooting and killing Within minutes, the naof Michael Brown. The city tion watched as protesters had waited 109 days for this burned police cars, looted moment, and had prepared local businesses and set fire itself for the worst. Goverto buildings along Florissant nor Jay Nixon had called Ave. What appeared on telein the National Guard and visions across the country declared gave imMissouri pressions in a state of of violent emergenc y ; The most apparent protesters, Ferg uson, willing to thing was mistrust along with disobey other neighamongst the police the law borhoods, of the protesters to ensure began shuttheir mesand vice versa. ting down sage was businesses h e a r d -Roya Massoudnia, in the days from one leading up SLU Senior corner of to the anthe nanouncement. tion to the On Monother. day, Nov. 28, at 8:00 that eveWhile fires blazed and ning, the wait was over. Citiarrests were rampant in Ferzens from across the country guson, protesters throughprepared themselves for out the rest of St. Louis whatever would happen used other tactics to protest next. Millions of eyes glued against the non-indictment to television screens as prosdecision. ecuting attorney for the case, Mere minutes away from Bob McCulloch, approached SLU’s campus, protesters the podium and finally reaccumulated along South leased a lengthy statement Grand. Considered peaceexplaining the details that ful in comparison to those were considered throughout gathered in Ferguson, those the duration of the grand on South Grand walked jury’s decision process. This the streets quietly holding decision, extremely controsigns calling for justice for versial from the beginning, the death of the 18-year-old ultimately led to a non-inBrown. Police were ramdictment conclusion. pant; their cars whizzed up What happened next sent a shock wave throughout the city and the nation.

Protesters waiting outside See “Protests” on Page 3 the Ferguson Police Department, hopeful for a deciBy HANNAH WILEY Staff Writer

ing in cyber security to protect companies from attack, damage, or unauthorized access. One study reported that the estimated annual cost to the global economy from cybercrime is more than $375 billion. To prevent such loses, the panel provided advice to combat cyber security breaches, including educational programs to increase awareness. The problem for many businesses is that they spend thousands on cyber security, but do not use it correctly. Knowing how to use the new technology correctly to fight off hackers is essential.

After a brief intermission, See “Business” on Page 3

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Conference: Distinguished business leaders discussed current trends in international business.

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Student government wraps up semester

Events Calendar

SGA addresses last orders of business before break

Cultural Taste Series: Belize Friday, Dec. 5, 12:00p.m.-2:00p.m.

(Center for Global Citizenship) Hosted by the Office of International Services, this event will feature Belizean dishes--including meat pies and garnaches--and activies like trivia and traditional Belizean music.

By PAUL BRUNKHORST Associate News Editor TIM WILHELM News Editor

Jingle Bell Swing Friday, Dec. 5, 7:00p.m.

(St. Louis Room, BSC) This event, hosted for the benefit of the Pregnant and Parenting Student Assistance Fund, will feature swing dancing lessons from instructors at the West County Swing Dance Club.

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dents. a few years back start… [to “When I have the opporprovide] need-based assistunity of talking to some of tance for international stuour international students,” dents.”

Hercules H e r re sp onde d, cules as[SLU] has been look“[they don’t sured his know that] audience ing at initiatives at students are that SLU how we can provide only eligible is working for academic on makadditional support scholarship ing studyat the study abroad if they take ing abroad level. the ACT or available the SAT. Into all stu-Tim Hercules, Interternational dents, renational Services students ofgardless ten do not of sociotake the e conomic ACT or the SAT.” background.

However, Hercules noted, “The University,” he said, “The University did, though, “has been looking at initia-

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On Wednesday, Dec. 3, the Student Government Association held its final Senate meeting of the semester. The hour-long meeting wrapped up 2014 with a number of bills and a special presentation by Tim Hercules, the director of International Services at SLU. Hercules discussed SLU’s international education activities, noting that the number of international students on campus—most of whom come from China—has increased in recent years to 973 undergrads in 2014.

Despite this increase, Hercules stressed that one of his department’s goals aims to bring more graduate students from around the globe to SLU. In addition to discussing SLU’s international community, Hercules also mentioned that the number of SLU students who study abroad (506 in 28 programs during the 2013-2014 academic year) has increased significantly since the 20072008 academic year (320 in 13 programs). He added that the University has increased the variety of resources available to students who study abroad—many of whom have trouble readjusting to life in the States when they return from their overseas experiences.

In the question and answer session following Hercules’ presentation, many of the Senators expressed their gratitude for his work, but there were also questions concerning financial assistance for international stu-

tives at how we can provide additional support at the study abroad level, so that it is not just for the privileged who have the economic resources to study abroad.”

Beyond Hercules’ featured presentation, the Senate passed a pair of bills providing money to the Disability Service Club, and the Student Bar Association through the SGA Wellness Initiative—a fund which Vice President for Finance, Jaisel Patel, emphasized as being available to all students.

Vice President of Internal

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Habitat for Humanity Reindeer Rooftop Run Saturday, Dec. 6, 9:00a.m..

(SLU Clocktower) A race to benefit Habitat for Humanity, this event starts at the clocktower and is a 5K. Registration is required at the Busch Student Center and costs $15.

DNP Capstone Presentations Thursday, Dec. 11, 9:00a.m.

(School of Nursing Building) Graduates of SLU’s doctor of nursing practice program are to present their capstone projects in the School of Nursing Building, room 541.

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Business: Leaders share ideas at Cook Continued from Page 1

the afternoon session started with featured guest-speaker Walter Wang. Wang, CEO of JM Eagle, the world’s largest manufacturer of plastic pipes, focused on the impact of corporate global responsibility on global business.

Born in Taiwan, Wang immigrated to the US at nine years old. After earning his college degree, Wang returned to Taiwan to work at his father’s manufacturing business, until he was transferred to J-M Manufacturing Company Inc, now known as JM Eagle.

When asked about his job Wang responded, “Plastic piping really brings the essence of life to people as it transports water.” His passion for providing this essential aspect of life to people has resulted in over 400 miles of donated pipes in eight African countries.

Now, over 300,000 people have clean drinking water,

better hygiene, and improved irrigation methods for crops.

During his presentation, Wang encouraged the business world to take a similar stance by advising companies to make philanthropy part of its mission.

“The ultimate goal in business, and in life, is really to give back,” stated Wang.

His unique perspective was not concerned with profits, but rather helping the lives of others.

His advice to students, similarly like the speakers from the morning session, was to work hard and invest in education. For Wang, business is not about getting rich overnight. It is about digging into the details and changing the world for the better.

“Who we are is defined by what we do,” concluded Wang. He wanted students, business leaders, and teachers in the audience to take away this final phrase as a reminder to live for others.

Protests: furor erupts close to campus Continued from Page 1

and down the street, following the protesters as they walked.

Church officials and volunteers lined the sidewalks, passing out hand warmers and offering coffee and hot chocolate. Many offered refuge inside their buildings ensuring safety from threatening circumstances. Some safe places also invited legal officials to discuss citizens’ rights and what to do in certain situations. While the media broadcasted images

of destruction following the announcement, scenes of compassion and camaraderie were visible to those who were willing to see.

While chaos spread in Ferguson, South Grand protesters also caused commotion. They marched northward and proceeded to lie down on Interstate 44, halting traffic until policemen intervened. Those who refused to leave were tear gassed.

Senior Roya Massoudnia witnessed the protests both before and after the use of tear gas.

Massoudnia said: “the most apparent thing was mistrust amongst the police of the protestors and vice versa. The community itself had come together in support of itself and many churches were open as well as many locals were waving and holding signs of support.

I was in a safe space during the time that the tear gas was thrown at people and all I can say is that it was mortifying to see herds of people whose whole bodies were aching and eyes swelling like that”.

Several other SLU stu-

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Monday, Dec. 1, 2014

12:52 p.m. Informational Toast, Well Done: An accumulation of food in the bottom of a toaster oven caught fire as an employee was cooking his food. The employee extinguished the flame. The fire was contained to the toaster oven. The building manager was notified of the incident, and the toaster oven was disposed of. No alarms were activated as a result of the incident.

Monday, Dec. 1, 2014

10:28 p.m. Informational Fiery Finals: A DPS officer encountered several SLU students burning their textbooks in a small metal mesh can on the fourth level of the garage. The fire was contained to the trash can and did not spread anywhere else. The students advised that they were burning the books because the class was difficult. The fire was extinguished.

Be a Responsible Billiken STOP. CALL. REPORT. 314-977-3000 witness.slu.edu dps.slu.edu

Taking it to the streets: Protesters demonstrated along Grand Ave. the night of Monday, Nov. 24.

SGA: On the horizon of Spring 2015 Continued from Page 1

Vice President of Internal Affairs Drew Roznowski recognized Mike Degnan, one of two senators representing the College for Public Health & Social Justice, as Senator of the Month for his steadfast efforts in promoting the Tobacco Free SLU policy.

Following the meeting’s adjournment, SGA President Ann Knezetic spoke on the Tobacco Free SLU policy that figured prominently in this semester’s senatorial proceedings. “It happens organically,” she said, explaining that the policy passed last semester, but has yet to

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undergo an official follow-up procedure before implementation.

implement. SLU’s Tobacco Free policy will follow a similar traj e c t o r y, “It’s not godespite ing to be an the fact overnight the bill c h a n g e ,” already Knezetic passed, added. She “the Unicited Presiversity dent Peswould tello’s efforts like to toward a imple-Ann Knezetic, SGA tobaccoment this President free campus policy during his in Fall tenure as 2015,” acpresident of cording Le Moyne College. That inito SGA’s website. tiative took two years to fully As for next semester’s

[Tobacco Free SLU] is not going to be an overnight change.

Grand jury: Pestello sees an opportunity for SLU Continued from Page 1

horizons, Knezetic pointed out the Master Housing Plan construction, which is expected to begin in late December or early January.

The project will require the closure of the Laclede and Spring Street entrances to SLU. Knezetic anticipates the disruptions in the wake of housing development will bring debate and campuswide tensions to the SGA floor over the course of its Spring 2015 meetings.

Otherwise, any additional foreground issues can’t be predicted. “The Senate has its own agenda,” concluded Knezetic.

Hacked: Anti-Semitic rhetoric posted in breach accessed sites all use WordPress, which uses open ton, Vice President of Pubsource code and has more lic Relations for the Student access points for a hacker, Union. so that type of site is often In adtargeted by dition to bots, too,” said Wash U’s Benton. “StuThis was likely homepage, dent Union is a random AnonGhost pleased our had altered hack, since website and the pages affiliated stu.edu domains of numergroup are often prime dent ous student websites have targets. groups, inbeen restored cluding the -Brian Benton, VP and want to Chinese be clear that of PR for Wash Students we do not enU’s Student Union Association, dorse any of the Associathe views extion of Black pressed by the Students and the Diversity organization that hacked our Affairs Council. website and apologize for “This was likely a random any students that may have hack, since .edu domains been upset by the images or are often prime targets. The comments that were posted.”

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Pestello: SLU’s president stressed maintaining a balance between safety and peaceful protesting on campus. tration’s agenda. After protesters — both students and non-students — camped out at SLU in what has become known as “Occupy SLU,” Pestello and the administration moved quickly to understand the situation, from the perspective of both the protesters and those not demonstrating.

“In October,” Pestello said, “I convened a working group that includes community activists, as well as SLU faculty, administrators, staff

and students. We have been meeting to discuss an array of issues, including ways we can enhance the ability of minority students to access a SLU education and to be successful once they are enrolled.”

When asked what role SLU can play in the evolving discussions on race relations that have come from the grand jury’s decision to not indict, however, Pestello’s response echoed what he said in September.

“As a premier Jesuit research university, we have an important role to play,” he said. “We must bring to bear the creative, intellectual and economic energy we have at SLU, combined with the compassion that lies at the center of our faith, to join with others in leading St. Louis to a better place …

Our collective response as a region can and should serve as a model for addressing the entrenched problems that have surfaced.”

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tests, prayer vigils and community events in the months following Michael Brown’s death, and all of these are part of the University’s response to what is widely recognized as a realization of racial social conflict highlighted by the events in Ferguson, and the grand jury’s decision to not indict. “[Here] you take a case where it’s one case, and it’s standing in for a whole group of problems, and then we fight about the facts of the case, which are not the systemic problems in and of themselves,” said SLU Political Science professor Dr. Morgan Hazelton, who holds a law degree.

But Pestello said that he thinks the peaceful dialogues and prayer vigils hosted by SLU have gone “very well.” In addition, he noted, “we have sought common ground, rather than dwelling on our differences or fueling suspicion and fear … I am enormously proud of how our SLU community has responded during this difficult time for our city and region.”

While peaceful discussion about the facts of the case have been important, campus safety following the grand jury’s decision to not indict has been at the forefront of the SLU adminis-

dents partook in the protests. Some, like Massoudnia, witnessed the tear gassing of those raising their voices against the non-indictment announcement.

Others suffered the tear gas themselves.

Protests continue to keep the city on edge. The Galleria closed due to protesters staging a “die in” throughout the building on Black Friday, and many still take to the streets each night in the hope that something more can be done to revert the decision and bring Wilson to trial.

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Painting hope over a broken neighborhood

By MAGGIE NEEDHAM Arts Editor

Courtesy of Cristina Flagg Cousins

Murals of hope: Artists across the city have come together to paint over the boarded up storefronts after violent reactions to the grand jury’s decision.

Fairy tales come to the big screen

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‘Into the Woods’: This film adaptation of the Sondheim musical comes out on Dec. 25.

By SHANNON GREGO Contributor

This coming Christmas, movie theaters will be graced with tales of Cinderella, Rapunzel, Little Red Riding Hood, and Jack and the Beanstalk with Disney Studios’ motion-picture event, “Into the Woods.”

Originally a Stephen Sondheim Broadway musical, “Into the Woods” makes the leap to the big screen with big talent including Johnny Depp as the Wolf and Meryl Streep as the Witch. The plot weaves together some of the most popular Brothers Grimm fairy tales to into one grand story, all centered on the Baker and the Baker’s Wife (James Corden and Emily

Blunt).

I recently had the opportunity to participate in a college conference call with the actors playing Cinderella and Cinderella’s Prince. Anna Kendrick (Cinderella) is known for her work in several films, including “Up in the Air,” the “Twilight” saga, and “Pitch Perfect.” Chris Pine (Cinderella’s Prince) has acted in numerous films as well, such as “Unstoppable,” the “Star Trek” films, and “Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit.”

The call started with a warm and attentive reception from Pine, who then received the first question. Pine, having previously performed country music, was asked about the difference between the genre and the musical theater genre. Pine answered

by noting the specificity of the musical theater genre and its sound, stating, “it is obviously quite different than something like the country music I did before.”

He cited his co-stars who helped him in the transition: “I had a lot of incredibly talented people who had worked in this medium before, from Anna to Meryl.”

Pine expressed his gratitude for the other actors in the film and their willingness to impart their wisdom.

When Kendrick arrived, the two co-stars quickly exchanged humorous comments with each another before settling in for the next question. With many adaptations of fairy tales being made, it begs the question of why these types of stories are so engaging

for such a wide audience.

Kendrick referred to the larger themes the movie possesses, which add to its mass appeal, “the whole piece is really about parents and children . . . and the failings of parents.”

Kendrick said that the film is based on the stories parents tell their children tales that their parents had told them years before. She continued by stressing the importance of the parentchild relationship; parents must remember that their children do listen.

The conversation turned towards the actors’ experience on set, especially working with the other stars working on the movie. Pine made sure to point out how important it was to work with a director like Rob Marshall, known for other moviemusicals like “Chicago,” and “Nine.” As Pine put it, “[Rob Marshall] really helped infuse the project with a sense of community, so we’re all kind of on the same page.”

From the community on set, to the interaction between actor and character, both actors expressed how they took on such iconic roles. Pine describes the Prince as “two-dimensional” compared to the other characters in the film, but he enjoyed the process of developing the character.

Kendrick noted Rob Marshall’s inclination to show these classic characters in a “modern sensibility.” She described her Cinderella as “over-thinking” everything, something relatable to many women of today.

Kendrick and Pine closed the conversation with more back-and-forth jokes, hinting at the chemistry that will be seen on screen.

The two actors did an excellent job sharing their experience with the movie and what it offers to all audiences. Disney’s Into the Woods hits theaters Dec. 25.

In the wake of protests around St. Louis, some of which have turned violent, communities have come together to clean up their neighborhoods and support each other. These protests were incited by the grand jury’s recent decision not to indict police officer Darren Wilson for his fatal shooting of unarmed teenager Michael Brown, in Ferguson, Mo. on Aug. 9.

The South Grand neighborhood, only a couple miles away from SLU’s campus, is now home to dozens of beautiful murals that decorate the boarded-up windows of shops and restaurants that were damaged as a result of the protests in the neighborhood. The damage consists mostly of broken storefront windows, costing the owners between $3,000 and $25,000. Cafe Natasha’s, located at the intersection of Grand Boulevard and Wyoming Street, witnessed nine windows broken as stones and even a trash can See “‘Murals” on Page 6

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Park Avenue Coffee: Not a hipster spot

By KATHERINE KELLIHER Associate Arts Editor

A drive down Park Avenue at 7:36 a.m. on a Tuesday proves quite desolate, until you spot the beloved blue awning of Park Avenue Coffee. The sounds of milk steaming, coffee beans grinding, friendly chatter and a ringing coffee register fill the shop. Tucked neatly in the wall along Lafayette Square, Park Avenue Coffee serves the people seven days a week.

People of all ages and professions stroll in for their coffee fix. Doctors in scrubs, men in ties, students with backpacks and ladies with a purpose can all be found in Park Avenue at some point during the day. The coffee shop’s slogan sets the theme: “good people, good coffee, good gooey butter cake.”

Simple, yet effective.

With an extensive menu of espresso, Frappuccino, coffee, tea and smoothies, Park Avenue aims to please, and they succeed. A suggestion would be to treat yourself to a Park Avenue Mocha: espresso, white chocolate with steamed milk and whipped cream. A simple coffee or vanilla latte will satisfy any coffee craving as well.

An assortment of tempting sweet treats, including bagels, muffins, Rice Krispies Treats and the famous gooey butter cake is also available daily.

The walls are painted blue and brown; funky lights hang from the ceiling; comfy chairs and marble top tables are spread around to add to

the minimalistic yet modern style. A large window showcases the Lafayette Square neighborhood and ensures prime peoplewatching time.

Park Avenue cannot be labeled as an intimidating hipster establishment. A well-lit space and soft music add to the comforting atmosphere.

It is a classic coffee shop with Wi-Fi, appropriate for a group outing, business meeting or finals study session.

The baristas treat customers with hospitality, whether they are a first timer or a regular. If you go enough times, they may even remember your order, as there are quite a few frequent flyers to the Lafayette Square shop. Conversations often start at the register, a simple “hello” or an exchange of life stories is acceptable.

They take care to ensure each order is made to the customer’s satisfaction.

Fair prices, quality taste and a welcoming atmosphere add to the Park Avenue charm. Merchandise, such as mugs, coffee beans and T-shirts, is available for purchase. Park Avenue coffee has three locations: Lafayette Square, Downtown and The Hill.

Hours vary throughout the week. At the Lafayette Square location, the shop is open Mon.-Thurs. 6:30 a.m.10 p.m., Fri. 6:30 a.m.-11 p.m., Sat. 7 a.m.-11 p.m. and Sun. 7:30 a.m.-10 p.m.

Further information can be found on various social media sites, including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

‘Yes Please’ to Poehler

By MAGGIE NEEDHAM Arts Editor

Who doesn’t love Amy Poehler? Anyone who’s watched her work on “Saturday Night Live” or “Parks and Recreation” was excited to hear that Poehler would be joining the growing number of women in comedy who have published hilarious memoirs. Poehler herself references them gratefully as inspiration in her introduction: Tina Fey’s “Bossypants”, Mindy Kaling’s “Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me?”, and Lena Dunham’s “Not That Kind of Girl”, among many others.

Women are speaking up, and their words are funny, touching, entertaining and inspiring.

Poehler’s book, “Yes Please” is full of anecdotal wisdom from personal history. She explains the title in a set of instructions at the beginning of the book: “I love saying ‘yes’ and I love saying ‘please’. Saying ‘yes’ doesn’t mean I don’t know how to say no, and saying ‘please’ doesn’t mean I’m asking for permission. ‘Yes please’ sounds powerful and concise. It’s a response and a request. It is not about being a good girl; it is about being a real woman.” The book cover, with its bright lights and Poehler’s strong pose, echoes the same assertive and courageous message.

(The back of the hardcover, without the dust jacket, reads “Thank you”.)

Let’s get this out of the way -- the book is not a literary masterpiece. It isn’t supposed to be one. It’s a funny memoir by a celebrity we wish we could be friends

Oppression and bias in campus sculptures

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with. Reading the book feels sort of like that; Poehler might as well be sitting on your living room couch, chatting with you about her life experiences.

“Yes Please” offers hundreds of pages of uninterrupted Amy Poehler for those of us who want that. This isn’t a book people would read if she weren’t already famous, and it’s not a book that someone who doesn’t care about her should read either. The celebrity-memoir type of book inhabits a strange section of literature. What is important is not the book, but the author, who is not an author by profession.

(Imagine if famous authors created TV shows for fun the way it seems these actors write books for fun.)

The trend is odd, and perhaps motivated by the

money that publishers can rake in by selling mediocre books written by celebrities, but the fact is that “Yes Please” is still enjoyable.

Readers get inside looks into momentous “Saturday Night Live” skits, such as Poehler’s Sarah Palin rap in 2008. Poehler also laments a skit where she unknowingly mocked a disabled child, and she writes about shame and the difficulty in apologizing and asking for forgiveness.

The pages of this book include stories on Poehler’s life in Chicago and New York, the beginnings of “Parks and Recreation”, her life as a mother of two young boys, and more. It’s a fun insight into her life with as many quirky stories as you would expect. Feel free to pass on this book if it’s not up your alley, but fans of Poehler will eagerly eat it up.

Murals: South Grand rebuilds

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The socially engaged artwork project, “In Plain Sight: A Critical Guide to Sculptures on Campus,” highlights multiple sculptures on campus that the community has found to perpetuate societal oppressions and biases. The artists, who are students in Ilene Berman’s class on social practice in the arts, distributed maps of the sculptures on campus as a guidebook to reconsidering the spaces we inhabit daily without paying them much attention. In addition, the artists seek to engage in conversations about the issues brought forth in these sculptures in keeping with the nature of socially engaged art projects. Using art as a way to spark conversations and to inform dialogues about issues of social justice, socially engaged artists seek to critically comment on the communities around them. “In Plain Sight” specifically analyzes the implicit messages and artistic depictions of select sculptures on campus.

lid were thrown through them.

The neighborhood community, however, has come together to rebuild their home and show that riots are not the only reaction to the grand jury’s decision. Business owners in the area put out a call to artists to come paint the boarded up windows of all the storefronts that had been damaged. Volunteer artists responded en masse, filling the street with colorful and hopeful images and quotes to improve the bleak mood of a city in distress.

An ongoing fundraising campaign is raising funds to offset the cost of replacing the storefront windows.

Natasha Bahrami, who runs Cafe Natasha’s, explained, “We thought that the boards needed to express what was going on in St. Louis with a positive spin ... it was powerful to see it in action.”

Members of the South Grand business district created an organized effort to “corral artists and make sure that all businesses had artists allocated to them,” Bahrami said. A Facebook

page titled “Paint for Peace StL” also organized and recruited volunteers and artists to paint boarded up buildings around St. Louis.

The page shows an image of colorful paint brushes with the caption “Our weapons of choice.”

These murals have shown the power of art to a community both broken and strong at the same time.

Residents and business owners in the neighborhood have found comfort and hope in these paintings and the solidarity they represent.

A press release from the neighborhood association begins, “South Grand finds itself overwhelmed. Not by the destructive nature of a few, but by the love of our community. Thank you. ... When boards covered windows, neighbors painted them.”

Bahrami echoes this gratitude: “The murals will continue to represent to us how the community came together to turn a disaster into a beautiful movement of support and positivity ... We are proud of our community for coming together and showing us and other damaged businesses a level of wholehearted support so that we feel blessed instead of victims.”

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Drive: Guards junior Ash Yacoubou (above), and freshman Davell Roby (below) look to the hoop against Harris-Stowe.

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Pass: Junior middle Megan Gilbert digs an opponent’s hit.

By VIVEK GORIJALA Staff Writer

Saint Louis University Women’s Volleyball finished the season 21-10, their best record since 2009, after losing to George Washington University in the A-10 Championship semifinals. Saint Louis entered as the No. 3 seed in the tournament, winning a four-way tiebreaker to earn that seed, and beat No. 6 Duquesne in the quarterfinals.

Saint Louis started strong and never looked back against defending conference champions Duquesne, blitzing the Dukes with a 25-12 opening set, and winning the match 3-1. Sophomore outside hitter Danielle Rygelski posted eight kills in the set, and Saint Louis boasted a .385 hitting percentage while holding Duquesne to a .026 hitting percentage.

In addition, freshman libero

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MacKenzie Long posted eight digs, while junior setter Meredith Boe tallied 11 assists during the first set.

Despite a strong start in the second set, Saint Louis fell to Duquesne 25-21, to enter the break tied at one set apiece. However, after the break, Saint Louis won a tight third set, 26-24, with two aces and six kills from Rygelski.

Rygelski continued her redhot streak with six kills in the fourth and final set to help the Billikens to a 25-15 win.

Rygelski posted an astounding 24 kills, including four aces, in the match against Duquesne, the second-most in SLU’s history for a four-set match. In addition, Rygelski posted 10 digs for her ninth double-double of the season, while Boe recorded a doubledouble with 10 digs and 42 assists. Long and freshman out-

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WHO TO CHEER: DEVIN GARDNER When Michigan played their rival Ohio State last weekend, Ohio State quarterback J.T. Barrett was injured late in the game. Despite the rivalry and competition between the teams, the injured Barrett. It’s displays of class and humanity like this that are needed more in college sports.

The Billiken basketball team had a busy fall break.

The team played five games in 10 days, four of which were part of the Corpus Christi Classic, winning three over the stretch. SLU’s first game in the Corpus Christi Classic tournament was at Chaifetz, on Nov. 23, against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. SLU fell to the Islanders, 62-56.

The Billikens were up 52-49 with 3:18 left, but a 13-4 Islander run gave them the late victory.

The next game in the tournament was against North Carolina A&T, on Nov. 25 where SLU was victorious, 57-54. Freshman guard Miles Reynolds was the key player in this game, with a game and career-high 19 points, 14 of which came from the foul line. Reynolds was cut above his eye late in the first half and received stitches at halftime.

However, after returning to the game from his injury, he scored 15 points in the second half and added three steals and two assists on the night to help SLU to a victory. After the game, Reynolds said he had a similar experience in high school, during the Illinois State Tournament, where he was cut in a similar place, received stitches in the middle of the game and then came back and delivered a

side hitter Nenye Okoro also posted double-digit digs, with 17 and 10 digs, respectively.

Against No. 2 seed George Washington, which earned a bye for the quarterfinals, SLU started off similarly strong, and in the first set, held the lead for most of the set. However, a late seven-point run helped George Washington to a 25-23 victory which proved a momentum changer for the match. George Washington went on to take the next two sets by scores of 25-19 and 2522, despite strong showings from middle blockers Lauren Leverenz and Taylor Paulson.

Leverenz, in the second set, posted six kills on seven attacks for a .857 attack percentage, and Paulson recorded six kills in the second set and four kills in the third set.

The match against George Washington marked the second match all season in which SLU was swept 3-0, and the result occurred despite SLU defeating George Washington in Washington, D.C., 3-1 on Oct. 10. Despite the loss, Rygelski won All-Tournament accolades for leading SLU with 4.71 kills per set and four total aces. Rygelski was also second on the team with 21 digs, for an average of three digs per set.

George Washington went on to play against conference

lights-out performance.

After the A&T win, SLU traveled south to Corpus Christi, Texas, to finish the tournament. Their first opponent down south was Mississippi State on Nov. 28. The Bulldogs defeated the Billikens by their largest deficit this season 75-50. Junior guard Austin McBroom led the team in scoring with 10 points, and junior guard Ash Yacoubou also added eight on 4-of-6 from the field. Mississippi State shot 63.6 percent from the field in the opening half and started the game with three-consecutive 3-pointers to give them a 9-0 advantage out of the gate. They opened the game 11-of-12 from the floor.

SLU came back after the loss against the Bulldogs and played Bradley the following day. The Billikens defeated the Braves 60-57, after a McBroom 3-pointer with seven seconds left sealed the victory.

McBroom again led SLU in scoring and had a career night with a career-high 26 points.

The game-winning shot was very similar to the shot that won the opening game against Southern Illinois. McBroom hit five other 3-point shots in the game for a total of six, the most in a single game by a Billiken since Kwamain Mitchell hit seven treys in a Jan. 2012 game against Rhode Island.

Bradley is a member of the

No. 1 seed Dayton in the A-10 Championship final, and lost 3-1. With the win, Dayton will advance to the NCAA national tournament, which will take place this month.

Saint Louis Volleyball, however, has a bright future as one of the younger teams in the conference. None of the major contributors this season will be graduating, and the starting lineup for the conference tournament featured numerous freshmen and sophomores, only one junior and no seniors. Saint Louis also showed its potential earlier in the season, with a 3-2 win over Purdue, which at the time was ranked 11th in the nation.

The future of SLU volleyball will involve several award-winning Billikens.

Okoro was named the 2014 A-10 Rookie of the Year, carrying on the torch from Rygelski, 2013’s A-10 Rookie of the Year. These awards mark the first time since the 1998 and 1999 seasons that one team has collected consecutive Rookie of the Year awards.

Both players, along with junior middle blocker Megan Gilbert, were named to the 2014 All-Conference second team. The All-Rookie team, in addition to including Okoro, also included middle blocker Leverenz.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL EDITION WHO TO JEER: UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMABIRMINGHAM This week, UAB announced that they are cutting their football program. The announcement came despite the team going 6-6 on the season and being bowl eligible for the second time. Even though football is expensive, UAB it happen like every other school does.

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Young: Freshman guard Miles Reynolds dribbles up the court against Rockhurst; he ended the night with 14 points.

Missouri Valley Conference, and the win was SLU’s third over a Missouri Valley opponent this season.

Freshman Brett Jolly recorded his first career start against the Braves, and freshman Milik Yarbrough went 4-of-4 from the field for 10 points. The win over Bradley gave SLU a 2-2 record overall for the tournament.

SLU returned to Chaifetz Arena on Dec. 2, to play Division II cross-state opponent Rockhurst. SLU was up on the Hawks all game, and the game ended 80-48 in favor of SLU.

The 32-point final margin was SLU’s largest lead of the game.

Yacoubou recorded his firstever double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds. He achieved his 10 rebounds by midway through the second half.

Another important statistic in the game was fouls.

Rockhurst committed 16 fouls in the first half and 27 on the evening. This sent the Billikens to the line 30 times in the game.

Interestingly, Yacoubou See “Men” on Page 8

Soccer team loses in NCAA tourney

By LEXIE VASOS Staff Writer

The Billikens began the NCAA tournament at home against Tulsa on Nov. 20.

Tulsa ended their regular season 11-5-3 and was previously defeated by SLU 1-0 in an early-season matchup. SLU dominated time of possession and was on the offensive early, getting a shot on goal within the first three minutes of the game. Both teams were evenly matched in the first half in terms of scoring opportunities with four shots on goal

each, but only two of these shots required saves from SLU keeper Sascha Otte and Tulsa keeper Jake McGuire. The half ended in a scoreless draw; senior forward Robert Kristo had two opportunities to put the Billikens up, and senior midfielder Kingsley Bryce and junior forward Francisco Vizcaino had a shot apiece.

The second half began much like the first, with both teams sharing opportunities to pull ahead. The Billikens were able to take advantage of See “Soccer” on Page 8 Saint Louis Athletics

Strike: Senior forward Robert Kristo, one of the two goalscoreres in the game, heads a ball agsinst Tulsa on Nov. 20.

BY CASEY WAUGHN, SPORTS EDITOR WHO TO FEAR: FAUX PELINI head coach Bo Pelini on Nov. 30, there is no doubt that the future of the hilarious Twitter parody account (@ FauxPelini), is in serious jeopardy.

Known for his hilarious in-game commentary, the idea of this account ending is more depressing than UAB cutting their football program.

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This week in sports Tweet of the week @ddockett “They have no idea I am double parked in a handicapped spot out side this court house in a 450k car with a registered pistol. Who am I to judge”

Scores from the week Volleyball Friday, Nov. 21 Duquesne Billikens

1 3

Saturday, Nov. 22 George Washington Billikens

3 0

Women’s Basketball Wednesday, Dec. 3 Tulsa Billikens

63 58

Men’s Soccer Thursday, Nov. 20 Tulsa Billikens

0 2

Sunday, Nov. 23 Louisville Billikens

1 0

Men’s Basketball Saturday, Nov. 29 Bradley Billikens

57 60

Tuesday, Dec. 2 Rockhurst Billikens

48 80

Player of the week Desirae Ball Women’s basketball

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an opportunity in the 62nd minute when Kristo made a play on the ball toward the goal, which was poked in by Bryce from three yards out.

Bryce and Kristo beat the defense again in the 87th minute, but this time it was Kristo who had the goal after rocketing the ball into the goal from the far-right corner of the box. This goal would put the Billikens up 2-0, which was the final score of the game.

Both Kristo and Bryce agreed that this second game was much like the first, with the Billikens going up a goal and then holding off Tulsa with their strong defense until the end of the game, but Bryce did comment that he felt that the team had grown a lot since their first meeting. Being the Billikens’ last home and the last home game ever for both Kristo and Bryce, they both had comments on the emotions they felt after the victory.

“It is a hell of a memory to go out on. They are a top team in America, and the way they play is not easy to beat,” Kristo said. “[The game] meant a lot to me … I did everything that I could today, and I know we all did. We all wanted it, and the people that came off the bench showed just as much heart as anybody else,” Bryce said.

After the home victory, SLU went on to play No. 13 Louisville on their home field on Nov. 23, in the second round of the NCAA tournament. The Billikens had previously beaten Louisville (10-7-3) in an early-season game, 1-0. SLU went up 1-0 in the 68th minute, when Vizcaino handled a header off of a rebound that ricocheted off the Louisville goalie, originally shot by junior defender Filip Pavisic on a corner kick.

Louisville quickly responded, in the 71st minute, when Andrew Brody scored his third

Senior guard Desirae Ball has been nominated to the 2015 Allstate Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) Good Works Team. Ball was nominated for her work with SLU’s Make A Difference Day, as well as her service with north St. Louis nonprofit organization LovetheLou, and for visiting an orphanage in Haiti and working with Haven of Grace, a home for teen mothers.

Ball, one of two seniors on the team, is averaging six points per game for the team who has a record of 3-3.

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Battle: Senior midfielder Kingsley Bryce battles a Tulsa opponent for possession in the opening round of the NCAA tournament. Bryce scored a goal on the chilly night. goal of the season, from short have more chances, but part of range. It seemed that the 1-1 that was Louisville being good score would hold, sending the with the ball and not turning game into overtime, but with it over,” head coach Mike Mc3:43 left in Ginty said, after analyzthe game, ing the game Tim Kubel scored to It’s a hell of a memory s t a t i s t i c s , give Louto go out on. They are specifically the fact that isville the a top team in Louisville 2-1 victory.

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McGinty said.

This season-ending loss means a few things for the Billikens. Most of the team will return next year, but key senior players Raymond Lee, Anthony Manning, William Hidalgo, Josh Kohring, Kristo and Bryce will all be leaving. It will be up to the younger players to step up and fill the huge shoes of the seniors for next season, but they will still have guidance from such players as Marco Heskamp and David Graydon.

The Billikens should be proud of their accomplishments this season, including being undefeated on their home field and having multiple players receive prestigious awards, and they should look forward to the potential of this team going into next season.

and McBroom were not the two players with the most minutes on the evening. Yarbrough and Reynolds saw the most court time with 26 and 25 minutes, respectively. The duo also led the team in scoring, with 14 points from Reynolds and 12 from Yarbrough.

Head coach Jim Crews indicated his pleasure with the strides the team has made so far this season.

“Our guys are down the right road. This year’s team is just at the three-mile marker.

Last year’s team was at the 147-mile marker,” Crews said.

Yacoubou echoed Crews’ statements, saying that time is all the young squad needs.

“I feel we’ve made strides and learned from previous games. The more time we spend playing with each other, the better we’re going to get, and the more comfortable we’re going to get,” Yacoubou said.

Next up for the Bills is a road contest against powerhouse Wichita State on Dec. 6.

The Shockers have five wins, including their exhibition game, and are coming off a loss to Utah. In their first five games, they scored at least 70 points, and held all of their opponents between 54-57 points. They have twice hit triple digits against opponents, including the exhibition.

SLU’s Yarbrough and Shocker junior guard Fred VanVleet have past connections; the two played for the same AAU club growing up, VanVleet playing on the team one year older. The game begins at 5 p.m. and will be broadcast on Fox Sports Midwest.

Rugby team reaches national tournament for third straight season

By CASEY WAUGHN Sports Editor and KYLE SMITH Assoc. Sports Editor

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Saturday afternoons at many universities are characterized by tailgates and football games, but SLU is not traditionally one of them.

However, there is one relatively obscure sport that has the potential to fill this void. SLU has a highly successful rugby program that played games weekly on Saturdays this past fall as part of USA Rugby’s Division II Gateway Conference.

One of the hidden gems of SLU club sports, the rugby team went undefeated in their conference, and finished the season ranked 11th in the nation. They were ranked as high as eighth previously in the season. Another accomplishment for the team this season was hosting the Sweet Sixteen round of the USA Rugby National Tournament for the second straight year; it was their third year qualifying.

The rugby team consists of about 35 players with a variety of experience levels; some players join the team with years of high school experience, while others bring limited experience or have never even played before.

Rugby is played with 15 players on the field at a time.

There are two types of positions in rugby: forwards and backs. Forwards are usually bigger and stronger, comparable to linemen or running backs. Backs, on the other hand, are faster and more agile.

As an English sport, rugby is popular worldwide but relatively obscure in America.

It can be confusing for fans unfamiliar with the sport. It is often described as a cross between football and soccer. Players may kick the ball forward, but passes must be thrown backwards. The objective is to touch the ball to the turf in the try zone, similar to a touchdown in football, for five points. Teams then kick the ball through the uprights for an additional two points.

Players are tackled like in football, but don’t wear helmets or pads.

Play is re-started through line-outs, where the ball is thrown in from the sideline and a player from each team is lifted into the air to compete for it. Scrums, which resemble face-offs in hockey, follow penalties. Games consist of two 40-minute halves.

SLU plays all of their home contests at Forest Park.

The SLU “ruggers” travel to face many of their opponents, and have gone as far as Colorado Springs, Colo., in the fall to play Colorado College. The team has also traveled to Chicago to see the USA Eagles

play, and has played games in Nashville, Tenn., Kansas City, Mo., and Key West, Fla. The team receives support from the community, specifically from the St. Louis Old Boys, which are alumni of the SLU Rugby team, and the St. Louis Rambler Rugby Club, which is the St. Louis men’s rugby team.

Though their conference season is during the fall, the team will be playing exhibition games and tournaments all spring. The team will kick off the second semester with its annual trip to New Orleans to play LSU. Also coming up is a spring tour and trip to Cancun, Mexico.

“Our goal for the spring is to be the first team in SLU rugby history to make it to Nationals in both 15s and 7s in the same year,” SLU Rugby President Joe Mazur said.

Rugby 7s is a variation of the sport where seven players take the field at a time and play 14- minute games. The 7s National Championship Tournament will also be held in the spring.

Photos courtesy of Todd Lunow

Nationals: The 2014-15 SLU Rugby team at the USA Rugby Division II National Championships.

Top: Team in a scrum against Maryville. Center: Andy Dalton attacks an opponent. Bottom: Jake Livingston passes.

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form of consequences for the sexual assault. One of our editors remarked that in athletics, men sometimes feel particularly untouchable. This arrogance together with the fact that perpetrators are rarely reported, or rarely face real consequences and you see a situation where “[sexual predators] are not acting in a vacuum [on college campuses] . . . They’re echoing the message and culture that’s around them: the objectification and degradation of women.”

Survivors of sexual assault face a pervasive culture of victim blaming. People argue that sexual assault victims should be conscientious of their alcohol consumption and utilize the “buddy system” while at parties. These criticisms divert attention from the perpetrator’s actions. One editor remarked that reporting a sexual assault is difficult, as survivors internalize this victim blaming and become ashamed or embarrassed, which leads to underreporting. Re-living the assault while filing a report is similarly painful.

So, there is a culture that exists on every college campus that allows sexual assaults to inevitably continue. As an editorial board, we discussed a couple of options to combat this culture and make SLU more hospitable for victims of sexual assault, and more accountable to all students.

The first suggestion aims to hold the University more accountable to the student community by treating sexual assaults in the same manner as all crime incidents on or near campuscomplete with an email every time one is reported including the time and place of the crime.

Another suggestion is a more victim-centric measure, such as the propagation of victims’ groups to allow survivors to meet, forming a safe space for support, affirmation and empowerment.

Finally, more preventative actions can be taken, such as classes that discuss the legal definitions of sexual assault and consent, as well as discussing the implications of these theories in real-life scenarios. These suggestions are neither comprehensive, nor easy. They require a shift in priorities for SLU and other universities, requiring an effort that is equitable to the magnitude of the problem.

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On Wednesday, Nov. 19, an exposé from the Rolling Stone illuminated a particularly gruesome incident of rape on the University of Virginia’s campus, and subsequently the larger systematic issue of sexual assault on college campuses across the country.

The news from UVA arrives as SLU is concluding its own sexual assault questionnaire, which all students are required to complete before Tuesday, Dec. 9.

The Rolling Stones article lays bare the gruesome gang rape of a first-year woman at a fraternity house on UVA’s campus and the subsequent instances that deterred the survivor from reporting her rape to the authorities.

The article depicts UVA as an institution dedicated to its own prestige and storied history, combined with a dangerous rape-culture that creates an environment hostile towards survivors of sexual assault. At various stages after the woman was raped, she was told by her friends that if “she’s going to be the girl who cried ‘rape’… we’ll never be allowed into any frat party again.” At the time of publication, none of the men who committed the rape had received any punishments from UVA or law enforcement.

UVA’s culture of sexual assaults and rapes is depicted in an alternative fight song: “Never let a Virginia man an inch above your knee, he’ll take you to his fraternity house and fill you full of beer, and soon you’ll be the mother of a bastard Cavalier!”

This fight song is still sung by one of the school’s a cappella groups.

It would be easy for people at SLU or any college campus to see this and declare that something like this wouldn’t happen on our campus, that the conditions leading to gang rapes and the perpetrators completely evading punishment are unique to UVA, but such declarations would be naïve. By the time a woman graduates from college, there is a 20 percent chance she will be a victim of sexual assault. For SLU female undergrads, that percentage amounts to over 1,000 women.

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Is protest a privilege? fans spitting on peaceful protesters. We saw conservative, white Americans, normally vehement defenders of individual liberties, freedoms and rights, including those of speech and expression, urging the deployment of National Guard units to Ferguson, with the purpose of suppressing the movement.

In short, we saw shameless hypocrisy. Where were these inflammatory comments a few months ago, at the Bundy Ranch, where armed men threatened the lives of federal law enforcement so that a rancher could continue breaking the law by grazing his animals on public land? Where were these indignant and angry conservative, white Americans in 2010, when the Tea Party was hanging President Obama in effigy? To many, protests held by white people, concerning white people, are more valid than the airing of grievances of people of color.

Protest, not always peaceful, has a long and proud history in our country. The United States was sole property and domain of King George III of the United Kingdom until “protesters” saw fit to make it otherwise.

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know it today wasn’t given; it was taken. What about that Boston Tea Party we all learned about in middle school, where wealthy white merchants, farmers and plantation owners (Sons of Liberty?) took control of a British ship docked in Boston Harbor and proceeded to destroy millions of pounds’ sterling worth of His Majesty’s finest imported tea?

What was that incident if not a protest, a protest that involved the destruction of property?

W h a t would we call American colonists seizing royal tax collectors and proceed to dump hot tar and feathers over them, if not a disruptive, non-peaceful protest?

One thing that will become remarkably clear to a student of true, unadulterated history is that change, lasting change, changes in the system, changes that break the shackles of systematic and longstanding oppression, can only come from protest. Protest in the form of boycotts. Protest in the forms of marches. Protests in the form of die-ins, sit-ins and be-ins. Yes, your shopping will be disrupted.

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National and international attention has been focused on St. Louis since Dar ren Wilson took the life of Michael Brown, Jr. on A u g .

9th, and we will Christopher never Winston be the same.

Word of this police killing spread like wildfire through the social media sphere, and, almost immediately, spontaneous protests began to occur. New activist organizations sprouted, leaders appeared, and the makings of a new, cohesive and motivated civil rights movement were set in motion.

Almost immediately after the first protests and actions began, some white Americans took to their social media pages and proceeded to systematically and willfully spit in the face of the new activists, and in doing so, the memory of the dozens of innocent African American and Hispanic people gunned down by police every year, the family of those victims and the community of Americans of color in general. We saw Americans calling other Americans animals, beasts, criminals and everything but, as my grandmother would say, “children of god.” Later, we saw several white Cardinals and Rams

The Boston Tea Party shut it down in 1773.

Tea Party: The Sons of Liberty dump British tea into Boston Harbor in 1793

would like. Guess what? It’s worth it.

One of the chants of those of us who have raised our voices in protest since August is such: “If we don’t get it, shut it down.” This has been shouted (or implied) in America since 1773. The Boston Tea Party shut it down in 1773 because rich merchants were tired of paying taxes. The French workers and peasants shut it down in 1789 because they were tired of being slaves to the whims of an arrogant despot. The unions shut it down in the 1900s because they wanted to live off their labor with dignity and respect. Martin Luther King, Jr. and other elders of social justice shut it down in the 1950s and ‘60s, so that the Constitution written by that earlier band of rabble rousers applied to all.

We are at a turning point in history. When your children and grandchildren ask you, “Where were you?” will you know in your heart that you were one of the reactionaries who saw freedom of protest as a privilege for white, wealthy men that you agree with, and hang your head in shame? Or will you hold your head high and know in your heart that you did the right thing: that you refused to sit in silence, that you spoke out on behalf of Mike Brown, Vonderrit Myers and Tamir Rice, individuals who can no longer speak for themselves? Choose wisely.

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What does Santa want for Christmas? wonderful time of the year.” bole, Santa’s own religious But how well really know the views are unknown. It’s fair man beneath the famous red to say that the relationship and white jumpsuit? More between these two powerimportantly, what are we to ful figures remains uneasy at make of him? best.

Like many great tycoons, Regardless of his intenthe man came from humble tions, the Big Man’s largerbeginnings. According to than-life influence is imlegend, the bearded gift-givpossible to ignore. He has er formerly called “Sinterkcreated a formidable marlaas” was known for braving keting campaign, pioneering winter storms to bestow toys the use of various media such and sweets to the children as songs, books, movies, and of Scandiplays to furnavia and ther his own the Nethermythos. And lands. Upon although the Has Santa reaching r e i n d e e r, lost touch with A m e r i c a’s sleigh bells, shores in and hardhis humble the 19th working roots?

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Cola and Macy’s that have However, not all buy injected Santa into the pubSaint Nick’s charmingly lic consciousness. He now folksy backstory. If the Fox occupies the upper echelons News pundits are to be beof American culture, enjoylieved, Santa usurped Deing a level of popularity that cember 25th from Our Lord other mascots like Ronald and Savior, Baby Jesus. Every McDonald or Tony the Tiger year, he rallies the forces of could only dream of. secularism and materialism Once a year, Santa transin their yearly battle against forms society, appearing religion. While this interin every shopping mall, pretation rests on hypermagazine ad, and television

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Nobody waits in line to see the Easter Bunny. St. Patrick’s Day may have a funny little leprechaun, but who s i n g s songs about h i m — or even knows h i s name?

Kyle Smith (Hint: it’s not Lucky— he works for Lucky Charms).

And try as I might, I can’t recall spending a single sleepless night before Thanksgiving wondering what surprises the pilgrims had in store for me the next day.

When it comes to holiday mascots, there’s only one name that matters. The Big Man himself: Santa Claus.

Not much is truly known about this reclusive celebrity. Of course, everyone knows what he looks like: with his bushy white beard, rosy-red nose, and rotund belly, Santa Claus is quite possibly the most universally recognizable and beloved icon on the planet. He has captivated children around the world with his mystical aura and legendary capacity for kindness. His annual arrival is heralded as “the most

screen in America. Santa has transformed Christmastime from a centuries-old religious observance to a season-long capitalist extravaganza. Christmas has essentially monopolized the month of December, swallowing up minor competitors such as Kwanzaa and Hanukkah.

Christmas’s subsidiary holiday, Black Friday, is steadily encroaching on Thanksgiving’s territory and threatens to liquidate the struggling holiday entirely. Meanwhile, Halloween looks on with growing trepidation.

To borrow a line from fictional meth cook Walter White, it seems Santa isn’t in the toy-making business, or even the moneymaking business. He’s in the empire business.

Has Santa lost touch with his humble roots? Or was seasonal domination his goal all along, his modesty a farce? Did he bring a spirit of giving into the stream of American consumerism or was he swept away by it?

People often discuss the changing nature of the holiday, but nobody knows Santa’s own motives. It’s a question he asks us every year, but so far no one has returned it: What does Santa Claus want for Christmas?

A call to ease tensions When Michael Brown into a reason for violence. was killed by a police officer I understand people want on Aug. 9, 2014, I was wraptheir voices to be heard, but p i n g burning down businesses, up my looting and more shootings summer will not solve anything. workHere is what I believe ing in a needs to happen. First, racial microtensions need to be eased, biology especially after such a heatresearch ed period of time. This will lab at allow relationships to build h o m e between black and other and excommunities, creating open Ryan O’Malley citedly dialogue between groups. waiting Subsequently this will also for the new school year to bring communities together start. My co-workers were and dispel the fear of vioworried about me returning lence in black communities to what seemed like a trouthat people like me feel. Probled area at the time, when grams such as AmeriCorps the protests first erupted, send people into needy arbut I wasn’t worried at all eas, but one person opening because my life revolved up to these communities is around SLU, where I have not going to make much of always felt safe. We thought a difference. An entire intethen that this was simply a gration of cities is necessary group of people upset over in order to break down bara tragic death. I did not reriers. alize until October that this Second, the United States was truly part of a much bigneeds to drastically improve ger movement, a movement access to good education. It I honestly cannot say I fully is upsetting that a country understand to this day. as developed as the United Fast forward to Oct. 12, States has schools that are 2014. I was failing due sitting quito lack of etly in my funding apartment, and teacher I assumed working unions with that they on homeuncontrolwork, when lable power. were simply I heard I suggest to protesting some noise the leadbecause they outside my ers of local, disagreed with window. state and naThousands tional govthe police of protesternment to ers were pursue sigwalking up nificant eduGrand Boucation reform. levard, peacefully protesting.

Job training programs esUninformed as to why they pecially for these communiwere protesting, I went to ties where unemployment is find out. All I could deduce the highest also need to take at that time was that the proplace. Many people want a tests were about the death job, but many will not be givof black men at the hands of en one because of their backpolice officers. ground. Intervention in this From my point of view, a aspect is certainly necessary college student from a wellin a similar vein as what was educated family, I could not carried out by Father Gregounderstand the purpose of ry Boyle when he established this protest. I assumed that Homeboy Industries in Los they were simply protesting Angeles. because they disagreed with Thirdly, if those particithe police. It was not until a pating in the movement disweek later when midterms agree with the grand jury were over and the dust had ruling, which in my opinion settled from “Occupy SLU,” was based upon significant that I finally began to grasp evidence and was consistent what this was all about. It is with the law, then more acnot about violence between tion needs to be taken. In the blacks and police officers; it United States, we have the is about the reality of what right to protest, but we also life is like in a black comhave the right to petition munity, compared to lives of to change laws. That is how others, like mine. freedom works here. People Despite welfare, Section 8 need to start a petition to housing and food assistance change the law; if they reprograms, because of this ceive enough signatures, the movement, I am now aware state and national legislature that there are communities will consider it. that are still in great need.

From my perspective, That being said, I believe this is what I think needs to we should not be turning Mibe done. If you take it with a chael Brown’s death and the grain of salt, it will not bothsubsequent grand jury ruling er me.

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