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OPINION

From Lab to Primetime

Adjunct advocacy: Actress and neuroscientist Mayim Bialik visits SLU Unionization considered

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The best of both worlds: Known as Dr. Amy Farrah Fowler on The Big Bang Theory, Bialik elaborated on the parallel worlds of science and acting that define who she is today.

On Thursday, Nov. 30, SLU Great Issues Committee hosted neuroscientist and actress Mayim Bialik, who spoke about the intersection of her scientific and acting careers. SLU students poured into the Wool Ballrooms to listen to Bialik’s speech, which revealed glimpses of both her quickwitted humor and undeni-

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Enter the Ancients: Revitalizing the classics

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acting. The granddaughter of three immigrants to America, Bialik was raised Jewish. “The Jewish heritage is very performance oriented,” she explained, “so I grew up with a habit of expressing myself that way.”

Bialik also shared the driving forces that encouraged her to begin her science education. Having already experienced success as an actress on the TV show “Blossom,” Bialik chose to study neuroscience at UCLA, after completing high school.

She attributes her courage to tackle such a challenging major to the biology tutor who worked with her during her time on “Blossom.”

“This one woman, this amazing woman, was my biology tutor, and that’s how I fell in love with science.

Math and science never came easy to me, but she gave me the skill set and the confidence to be a scientist.”

Bialik expressed that one of the benefits of the intersection of her science and acting careers lies in her ability to get young women involved in science, the same way her biology tutor inspired her. “I put a female face on STEM. For young people, that’s sometimes all that’s needed in terms of introducing the notion of female scientists into their brains.”

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By CHAD MAXWELL Staff Writer

Steps are being taken at Washington University to unionize adjunct professors and the results are encouraging SLU adjunct faculty to do the same. The Service Employees International Union Local 1 has already filed a petition with the federal government’s National Labor Relations Board for a union election. The petition makes the Wash U adjuncts the first to reach this step in unionizing adjunct faculty in the St. Louis area.

Being an adjunct professor means that one works as a part-time professor when the full-time professors are already teaching multiple classes and have no more room in their schedule for another class. Adjunct professors are not granted tenure for their teaching time.

This creates a lack of job security and does not insulate them from low wages.

Adjuncts may have worked 15 years at SLU and still have no tenure. They are usually employed per semester meaning their contracts with the University can end rather suddenly. Adjuncts make very low wages due to their replaceability. However, adjuncts are usually not expected to perform all of the roles that full-term professors are like administrative responsibilities.

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ternational Union (SEIU), the organization aiding the Wash U adjuncts in their pursuit of a union, is working in other cities too with its Adjunct Action campaign.

The campaign has eleven branches in Washington, New York, Connecticut, and Vermont, and cities such as D.C., Los Angeles, and Boston. Tufts University adjunct faculty has seen concessions towards the right to unionize and contractual changes too.

Tufts University is a private research university located in Medford, Mass., outside of Boston. Adjuncts at Tufts have negotiated for a 22 percent pay increase, increased job security, and now are able to apply for employee benefits including healthcare, retirement options, and tuition reimbursement for those who have taught at least three courses over an academic year.

SLU has over 1,300 faculty members that are instructional employees, and about 40 percent of those instructors would be considered adjuncts- a similar percentage to Wash U’s adjunct percentage- but higher than the 35 percent of adjuncts at Tufts University that underwent the contract changes.

Adjunct professors often work for low wages due to the high number of PhD holders graduating and struggling to find employSee “Union” on Page 3

Ehrmann tackles masculinity

By JACKIE STACHIW Staff Writer

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“The single greatest crisis in America today is the crisis of masculinity,” stated Joe Ehrmann on Monday, Nov. 3 during an evening talk to the Saint Louis University community.

Born in 1949, Ehrmann lived most of his life without seeing his father. He experienced the civil rights movement, the women’s rights movement, the war on poverty, and the anti-war movement, which affected him profoundly later on in life. After playing professional football for 13 years, Ehrmann decided to finally address some of the issues he had faced throughout his life experiences.

The crisis of masculinity, according to Ehrmann, tackles the question of what it means to be a man in America. The typical stereotypes many men fall prey to are the belief they must be wealthy, athletic, and have beautiful women by their side. Instead of being themselves, men are taught to hide emotions and follow the status quo. Ehrmann said that he too, fell prey to the stereotype at an early age.

Ehrmann believes that if individuals do not address the notion of masculinity, America cannot move forward. By repressing their emotions from a very early age, up to 80 percent of men suffer from some form of alexithymia, or the inability

Ryan Quinn / Photo Editor

Ehrmann: Monday night’s speaker shared his perspective on current sports culture

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to put feelings into words, attended the event, comEhrmann mented, said. This “Before is often a this talk, I precursor definitely to acts of fell prey to v iolence, the typical bullying, definition isolation, of what it and submeant to be -Joe Ehrmann, stance a man. Now, a b u s e I understand Guest speaker a m o n g that Amermen. ica’s definiTr a c y tion [of masGutzke, a sophomore who culinity] is hurting men, not

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the Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies], that’s what I envision it as, but it would be here. Here we are.

We’re teaching the languages.” Her vision also includes The Classics division of hiring one or two new inthe Department of Languagstructors after firmly estabes, Literatures, and Cultures lishing the Center. plans to create a Center for In the past, Classics (inClassical Studies to raise the cluding Latin, Greek and profile of Classics at SLU. Dr. classical humanities) has Joan Hart-Hasler, one of two comprised up to 15 majors; Latin professors in the LLC many students have pursued department and the origithe subject as a secondnal proponent of the Center, ary major. sees it as a Pre-med is way to not a popular only expand I would say that complement the Classics Classics are very imto Classics, curriculum portant, in my view, according to with the adto the kind of educaHart-Hasler, dition of a tion that we wish to who refers to new degree give our students of a the combiand minor, holistic, well-rounded nation as “a but also understanding of who really happy to expand they are. m a r r i a g e .” the Clas-Michael Barber, S.J., Classics sics faculty. resonates in She hopes Dean of Arts and numerous that these Sciences fields taught efforts will within the render clasCollege of sical studies Arts and Sciences, such as more accessible to students. history, theology, philosophy “The whole reason to do and English. The Center’s this is to raise the profile of task would involve highthe fact that we do have Claslighting and reinforcing this sics here,” said Hart-Hasler. interdisciplinary network.

“Right now we’re scattered Hart-Hasler’s vision also and we’re apart, but we’re all extends beyond SLU, toward going to come together.” Reother institutions, saying, “It garding the Center’s logisticould be a hub that would cal implications, Hart-Hasler actually share resources said: “I can see it becoming a physical set of offices within the language department.

See “Classics” on Page 3 It would be something [like

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supporting them.” Ehrmann’s definition can be applied to women as well. Women, like men, are constantly bombarded with what it means to be a woman, and likewise has negative effects.

Hosted by SLU’s Faith and Justice Collaborative, the Department of Athletics, and IFC Fraternity Life, the purpose of Ehrmann’s talk was to show men how See “Ehrmann” on Page 3

2 NOVEMBER 6, 2014 Make it or break it: Talking about promises

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By JESSICA WINTER Managing Editor

Wednesday, Nov. 12, 7:00 a.m.

(Schwitalla Hall) The former Chief of the Cardiothoracic Surgery Division at SLU, Bryan Meyers, M.D., will present “Comparing Disparate Therapies for Common Problems: Challenges and Strategies in Stage 1 Lung Cancer.”

“ONE Series” Event

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Thursday, Nov. 13, 3:30-5:30 p.m.

(Scott Hall) In light of the unfolding events in Ferguson, SLU researchers are planning on conducting long-term investigatory projects about the situation, and the School of Law will host this event to help researchers coordinate their projects.

A man of his word: Sheen brought his promise-keeping movement to SLU. people faced and decided portance of their promises. that he wanted to do more in The organization sends these life, so he left his job and life cards to whomever requests of comfort them, anyto help othwhere in the ers. “You beworld, at no The only people who gin to think cost. People change the world are that maybe are then supthose that are comthis dolposed to use lar isn’t so these cards to all-mighty,” write down promises that make said Sheen. a promise you better...

He told the and give it audience, to whomever -Alex Sheen, speaker “You have to the promise weigh and is addressed, measure as a way to what really matters to you.” stay motivated to stick to ‘Because I said I would’ their commitments. Thus uses promise cards to help far, the organization has people remember the imdistributed over 2.1 million

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“Have you ever wondered what it’s like to go viral?”

Alex Sheen, founder of social movement and nonprofit ‘Because I said I would,’ posed this question to the Saint Louis University community during his presentation on Wed., Nov. 6. Over the past two years, Sheen has experienced worldwide recognition for his organization and knows what it feels like to become famous overnight.

‘Because I said I would’ is a social movement dedicated to the betterment of humanity through the making, and keeping, of promises. Sheen started the organization after his father passed away from small-cell lung cancer in 2012 as a way to remember him and the promises that he kept.

“My father was an average man,” said Sheen, “[but] there was one thing that he did exceptionally well – and that was keep his promises.”

Sheen wants to help others to remember their commitments and hopes to inspire others to make promises that better humanity. He said that about 80 percent of people do not fulfill their New Year’s resolutions, and he encouraged the audience to start small and not wait.

Sheen himself had difficulty with his own advice when it came to quitting his job at age 27. He was the youngest manager at an enterprise software company that was voted a ‘Fortune 100 Best Place to Work’ and earned six figures a year.

Through ‘Because I said I would,’ Sheen began to see the harsh realities that some

promise cards in 24 months to over 105 different countries.

“The only people who change this world are those that are committed,” Sheen said. “Reflect on the promises that will make you better... and commit.”

At the end of his presentation, Sheen distributed ten promise cards to each audience member to encourage their participation in the movement. He told the audience to not only care about their promises, but also to act on them, and reminded people that it’s not going to be easy – but to remember why they made that promise.

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events with UMSL and Wash U.” Additionally, majors could take courses offered at those universities in fulfillment of their degree requirements.

Michael Barber, S.J., Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and professor of philosophy, has provided administrative impetus for the Center. “I would say that Classics are very important, in my view, to the kind of education that we wish to give our students of a holistic, well-rounded understanding of who they are, and to understand who you are you need to know the sources of what your own understanding of the world really is,” said Barber.

His view on the Center is one of reorganization.

“We’re just revising what our Classics program is … we’re trying to revise a major,” he said. “What we’re doing is trying to organize better the resources we have … it’s not like it’s going to take a lot of new resources.” Barber places the Center’s implementation as early as Fall 2015.

Both Hart-Hasler and Barber stress the Classics’ foundational values and cultural relevance. Citing Plato’s philosophy, Greek tragedy and Roman historians, Hart-Hasler said, “They’re all different genres in literature, which is the basis of what all the intelligentsia of Europe and the West formed all their ideas from, the springboard that created modern thought.” In a theological perspective on the classics,

Barber enumerated the influences of Aristotle, as well as Augustine, Aquinas and other fathers of the Church.

He elaborated on how the classical tradition fosters the relationship between faith and reason, underscoring in particular “the belief that … a person has to give an account of who they are to other people, right? And that means being open to questions, that means being able to respond to questions and give reasons for what you believe … Everything we do in the college traces back to that tradition.”

Dr. Annie Smart, chair of the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures, has played an active part in the Center’s development process. To her, creating a Center for Classical Studies has become a matter of community. “The question now is to form a more intentional community. We are already offering courses in Greek, Latin, and the Classical Humanities; and SLU faculty are already producing excellent research on topics related to the Classics. A Center would gather together like-minded scholars, and would mark a commitment to the Classics at SLU,” she said. While the department she leads would serve as headquarters to the Center, this initiative to rejuvenate the classics at SLU is decidedly open. “LLC is not alone on this initiative—the proposal for the Center is being drafted by a multidisciplinary committee. If anyone is interested in the Classical Humanities, I hope they come see us!”

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deem their masculinity in two ways. First, Ehrmann stated, that by building relationships and learning to love, and be loved, men could stop repressing their emotions. Second, by making the world a better place, men can leave an imprint on this Earth.

Because the talk was mainly geared toward student athletes, many wondered what role competition played in the concept masculinity “Competition does not have to be an ‘I win and you lose’ situation. Competition is about a mutual quest for excellence,” answered Eh-

rmann. Instead of trying courage to call out others, to define one’s masculinity the problem will never end. through sports, men should In addition to the crisis try to better of masculinthemselves ity, Ehrmann on a spiribriefly tackCompetition tual level. led a wide does not have to From a range other be an ‘I win and professionproblems. you lose’ situaal football “We still tion. Competition player, to a live in a is about a mutual minister and world full of quest for excelmotivationracism and lence. al speaker, sexism and a Ehrmann whole lot of -Joe Ehrmann, hopes that other ‘isms’ Guest Speaker by solvthat maring the root ginalize and problem of what it means minimize other human beto be a man, violence--espeings,” Hermann said. Howcially against women--will ever, he commented that toend. Until men rise up, and day’s generation is a sign of have the moral clarity and hope, not only for student’s

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families, but the community, the country, and the globe.

Based on SLU’s education and spiritual foundation, students can be a beacon of optimism to let people know that tomorrow can be different from today.

Named on the “100 Most Influential Sports Educators in America”, Ehrmann has inspired thousands to redefine masculinity as one’s capacity to love, be loved, and commit to a cause.

Gutzke stated, “I thought his speech ended on a powerful note. Humans constantly fall prey to stereotypes, but we don’t have to anymore. Things can change for the better.”

Ryan Quinn / Photo Editor

Recovering from the three lies: Joe Ehrmann speaking on his struggle in recovering from an abusive father who he says gave him all the wrong ideas about manhood.

Bialik: Theories abound at event

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Additionally, she noted that the fame she has gained from “The Big Bang Theory” gives her the ability to get more people excited about science in general. The recognition she has gained as an actress makes audiences interested in what she has to say. “I speak at national conventions and at teacher conventions; I’m grateful for that platform that allows me to support science,” she explained.

Despite her many successes, Bialik’s life has not been free of challenges. Although she originally planned to become a research professor after obtaining her Ph.D., Bialik began reconsidering this choice after having her first son. “I wanted to be able to do it all, but I needed to give more of my time to my children than the academic world would allow.” Bialik eventually chose to go back to acting in order to have more time to spend with her two sons. Although she exDeirdre Kerins / The University News plained that there would have been no such thing as a perfect choice in this situation, she is confident she made the From Blossom to Bazinga: As a child star on Blossom in the 80s and an adult actor on decision that was best for her the CBS hit The Big Bang Theory, Bialik’s life has been deeply shaped by acting; she took a and for her children. “I am hiatus to pursue a doctorate, but she was unexpectedly drawn back to the craft. very grateful I spent my children’s most formative years her modest fashion choices, or some designer to control.” along with it. “What I wear with them. I was there 24/7.” some stylists refuse to work For Bialik, it is all about is a big Bialik with her.

Bialik, however, making the choices that she i s s u e . also disremains true to herself and knows are right for herself.

I don’t cussed how I wanted to be able to continues to dress as she feels Through her discussion of d o she has reis appropriate, despite the the challenges she has faced do it all, but I needed s t r a p sponded to fact that her modest fashion both as an actress and scienl e s s to give more of my some of the may not be the norm in Holtist, she made it clear to SLU and I pressures of time to my children lywood. students that the hard choicd o n ’ t the acting than the academic “For me, modesty is the es in life are all about stayd o i n d u s t r y. utmost part of my feminism, ” ing true to oneself.

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ment. Many of these graduates discover that they cannot find full-time or tenured tracks to join, and are being pushed into adjunct positions to cover their expenses from extended learning.

Back in January, staff on the House of Representatives’ Education and the Workforce Committee discovered that 98 percent of adjunct faculty members responded to a survey felt that they had been “missing opportunities to better serve their students because of demands on their schedule.”

These demands occur due to the large number of adjuncts teaching and working multiple jobs to supplement their income; including taking multiple adjunct positions at multiple colleges.

However, some adjuncts re-

sponded in the report that they were working to supplement their pay from another full-time position.

The report also noted, “The trend should be of concern to policymakers both because of what it means for the living standards and work lives of those individuals we expect to educate the next generation of scientists, entrepreneurs, and other highly skilled workers, and what it may mean for the quality of higher education itself.”

The yes/no vote on the unionizing of the Wash U adjuncts will take place in sometime between late November and mid-December this year. A simple majority will cause Washington University to go into contract negotiations with the newly constructed union.

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Sunday, October 5th

9:31 p.m.-Informational STICKY SITUATION: Person(s) unknown smeared peanut butter on a statue near Cartier Hall. Grounds was notified.

Tuesday, October 28th

10: 47 p.m.-Accidental Injury

TACKLED: A SLU student was injured when she collided with another student while playing flag football. The student was transported to SLUH-ER by DPS. Pro-Staff was notified.

Friday, October 31st 3:45 a.m.-Trespassing

Three strikes you’re out: A subject was found on campus two times and given a trespass warning. The subject was found a third time.

SLMPD was contacted, arrived and released the subject with a final trespass warning.

Sunday, November 2nd

11:50 a.m.-Property Damage

Fore: A DPS officer found the wooden board attached to the golf cart warped and split. The damage was weather related.

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Men, women honor seniors at last home contest Women stumble

Bryce’s score in 87th minute lifts Billikens

By LEXIE VASOS Staff Writer

By KALEE GOTTSACKER Staff Writer and CASEY WAUGHN Sports Editor

The women’s soccer team had their final games of the season against conference opponents VCU on Oct. 31, and George Washington on Nov. 2, and gave tribute to the seniors and their families during the final home contest of the season.

Unfortunately, the Billikens were unable to grab a victory, and concluded the regular season with a record of 8-10 and 3-5 in the Atlantic 10 conference. Their record was good enough for ninth place in the conference, and the team missed out on the post-season A-10 Conference Championship tournament by one seed.

VCU travelled to Robert R. Herrmann stadium for the Halloween match. The Rams’ Kailyn Slade took an assist from Maren Johansen (her third assist of the season) to score from 10 yards out at 25:38.

The second half brought increased pressure and a barrage of shots from the Billikens. Despite having a 14-6 ad-

The No. 13 Saint Louis men’s soccer team traveled to Ohio on Saturday, Oct. 25 for a crucial A-10 matchup against the Dayton Flyers. The Billikens fell behind early in the 9th minute of the game when Flyer James Haupt beat SLU keeper Sascha Otte to put the Flyers up 1-0.

The Billikens responded shortly after Raymond Lee scored his second goal of the season in the 13th minute.

Filip Pavisic was credited with

the assist as he connected with Lee in a congested penalty box. Both teams would be unable to take advantage of offensive opportunities and the score would remain 1-1 at the end of the first 45 minutes.

The score would hold as a draw until 76:13 when the Billikens would once again find themselves down a goal.

Flyers midfielder Amass Amankona shot the ball into the upper right corner of the goal after receiving a pass from Brian Richards.

It seemed that the game

would end in a 2-1 loss for the Billikens, but a penalty at the 87:06 mark would give SLU the opportunity to pull out a draw. Anthony Manning took the penalty shot and snuck the ball past Flyer’s keeper.

The cold weather on Sunday, Nov. 2 could not keep the Billikens from celebrating their final home game against Rhode Island and the honoring of the senior players and their families. Coach McGinty praised the senior men saying that he is “extremely proud of them…they have done an

excellent job finishing the last two years undefeated at home and doing things well to put us into a really good position.” Coach McGinty smiled proudly as he took pictures with each of the seniors and their respective families.

There was anticipation building for this game due to Rhode Island coming off an 11 game win streak against some highly-ranked opponents including Dayton, who SLU tied with on Saturday, Oct. 25. SLU (10-3-2) possessed the ball for most of the first

half with eight shots on goal, but was unable to convert on any attempts. Fans held their breath at 12:48 when Billiken goalie Sascha Otte committed to an oncoming Ram who quickly passed the ball off to a teammate. This decision left the goal wide open, but due to the quick thinking of the defense to crash the goal, no damage was done. Robert Kristo had the opportunity to put the Billikens up with 2:45 left in the See “Men” on Page 6

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Senior: The senior soccer players and their families post for a picture before the Rhode Island game on Nov. 2.

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Volleyball falls short to VCU

By VIVEK GORIJALA Staff Writer

Saint Louis University Women’s Volleyball swept their Halloween matchup 3-0 against the Davidson Wildcats, in North Carolina, before losing a thrilling five-set match to VCU, in Richmond, Va. The results bring SLU Volleyball to an 18-8 overall record, including a 7-4 Atlantic 10 record. The sweep against Davidson, who had previously beaten SLU at Chaifetz Pavilion, was SLU’s 9th sweep of the season, while the loss to VCU was SLU’s first on-theroad loss this entire season.

The matchup against Davidson brought SLU a chance for revenge, as Davidson’s only previous conference win had come against SLU here at Chaifetz in a major upset.

However, this time around, SLU set the record straight with a dominant 3-0 sweep.

The first set went according to plan as SLU won 25-16, and posted a .407 team attack percentage.

The second set followed along in a similar fashion, as SLU led nearly the entire way, except for an early 3-1 lead opened up by Davidson. Following that lead, SLU scored five straight points, and never surrendered the lead in the remainder of the second set.

SLU won the set, unsurprisingly, 25-14.

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Rookie: Freshman middle blocker Lauren Leverenz takes a swing against the Davidson Wildcats, whom SLU swept.

After the break, SLU came out strong and kept their momentum, winning the third set 25-15. There were several Billikens who had standout performances in the match against Davidson. Freshman middle blocker Lauren Leverenz had a match-high 12 kills on only 14 attempts, and with only one error, for an attack percentage of .786. In addition, freshman outside hitter Nenye Okoro, sophomore outside hitter Danielle Rygelski, and junior middle blocker Megan Gilbert had eight kills each. Against the Wildcats, junior libero Anna Church tallied a match-high of 18 digs.

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The match against VCU on Sunday, Nov. 2 was a different story, as SLU lost a heartbreaker in five sets. The teams were evenly matched, with SLU squeaking by in the first set with a score of 25-23, and VCU winning the second and third sets 25-16 and 25-19, respectively. SLU responded by winning the fourth set 25-20, forcing a fifth set. However, the fifth set was not as close as the previous four, as VCU took a 5-0 lead to begin the set and opened up a seven-point lead, before winning 15-9.

VCU, with their win, holds See “Volleyball” on Page 6

October was a good month for SLU’s swimming and diving team. In the past four meets, the men’s team topped all but one of its eight opponents, while the women, who had five meets, were victorious in eight out of ten match-ups. In addition, both teams have been honored by a combined total of five individual Atlantic 10 weekly accolades this month: four for the men and one for the women.

The Billikens headed to Macomb, Ill. on Friday, Oct. 10, to take on Western Illinois University. Both teams won

decisively, 202-94 for the men and 240-56 for the women, breaking seven WIU pool records in the process. Two of these were beaten by the women: the 200-yard medley relay team broke a 1988 record, with a time of 1:49.28, and freshman Riley Kirby beat a 1995 time in the 100yard backstroke, with 58.80.

The men topped the charts in the 200-yard freestyle and medley relays, at 1:24.88 and 1:34.53, respectively. Junior Brendan Hulseman’s time of 45.01 in the 100-yard freestyle shattered the previous record by nearly two seconds. The See “Swimming” on Page 6

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Time: Freshman Maggie Sheean looks up, awaiting her results, at the Lindenwood University Invitational.

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WHO TO CHEER: AMERICAN RUGBY Despite losing 64-6 to rugby world champs New Zealand, the U.S. national team should be proud. The Chicago match drew primetime NBC coverage and a record crowd of 60,000, bringing unprecedented attention to a sport better known in the U.S. as “football without pads” or “the one with the sticks, right?” (No, that is lacrosse).

Hoops is back

Swimming sees early success

By CASEY WAUGHN Sports Editor

St. Louis was introduced to the SLU men’s basketball team on Nov. 3, 13 players on the roster to be exact. The Billikens took on the Harris Stowe State University Hornets at Chaifetz Arena, in an exhibition game featuring a 30-second shot clock. The Bills came out on top, 89-59.

The Bills jumped out to an early 10-0 lead and were 5 of 7 from the floor in the first four minutes. SLU never looked back, leading all game, with the largest lead of the night being 32 points. 13 different Billikens, and every player on scholarship, saw at least 10 minutes of playing time, a stark contrast to last year’s core group.

Junior guard Austin McBroom led the team in points and minutes, with 19 and 26, respectively. After sitting out the 2013-14 season because he transferred from Villanova, junior guard Ash Yacoubou was second on the team in points, with 16.

Following the game, head coach Jim Crews mentioned he was happy with his team, but that there is still a lot to work on, such as turnovers and fouls; SLU had 19 and 27, respectively.

BY KYLE SMITH, ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR WHO TO JEER: J.R. SMITH last sesason, J.R. Smith is no stranger to discipline. But the Knicks guard hit a new low – quite literally – on Tuesday, when he punched opponent Glen Rice Jr. in the groin. Smith’s cheap shot was followed by a one-game suspension and, presumably, a collective wince from every man in the crowd.

WHO TO FEAR: TOM BRADY Tom Brady has thrown 18 TDs in the hot streak Sunday, throwing for 333 yards and four TDs in a win against the Broncos. But the Patriots QB’s most-impressive stat? The 43-21 win giving him a career record of .500 or better against all 31 other NFL teams.

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@45PedroMartinez “Let us all learn from what happened to #Oscartaveras and understand we are all vulnerable. Discipline, prudence, let’s love life and God.”

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Honored: Junior midfielder Livi Logan-Wood clears a ball against George Washington, on senior night. George Washington scored the lone goal of the game, in the 16th minute, to win.

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and 5-2 lead in corner kicks, the team was shut out by VCU goalkeeper Emma Kruse.

Sophomore forward Cristina Rodriguez had a career high of seven total shots, three on goal. Her seven shots tied the Saint Louis season high.

For the final conference game on Sunday, Nov. 2 the team celebrated its senior players including: defender Maddy Bush, midfielder Lindsay Elking, defender Julia Merlo, defender Andrea Strebler, and defender Mary Wright. Managers Meagan Schneider and Abbey Stock were honored as well.

The match provided a final chance for the team to win on their home field for the season, but George Washington’s Mackenzie Cowley scored

early in the game to take and maintain the lead.

Cowley scored at 15:58 off of a pass from Alex Brothers to notch her seventh goal of the season. GW goalkeeper Miranda Horn made six saves to bring the final score of 1-0.

Saint Louis goalkeeper Hanna Benben made three saves, while Tori Marshall also added four shots.

Following the weekend, two Billikens received postseason A-10 Conference honors, announced on Nov. 5. Rodriguez was named to the All-Conference second team by a vote of the league’s head coaches. Junior forward Livi Logan-Wood was named to the All-Academic team, selected by women’s soccer sports information representatives.

For Rodriguez, this is her

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second season being honored by the Conference; she was a member of the 2013 AllRookie team. Rodriguez led the team in scoring in conference games this season with 10 points. On the season, she totaled 16 points off of six goals and four assists. She was one of only six Billikens to start all 18 games, and took the most shots of anyone on the team this season with 48.

This is Logan-Wood’s second straight All-Academic honor. She is a double major in social work and international studies with a minor in Italian studies and carries a 4.0 GPA. Like Rodriguez, Logan-Wood also started every game this season, and tied for third highest scorer on the team with four goals, and was fourth on the team in points with ten.

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sent into the box toward senior forward Kingsley Bryce. first half, but his header passed Bryce was able to settle the the goal face. The frustration ball, but the goalie corralled for the players was evident, the ball. It seemed like the play not only due to their missed was over, but Bryce refused to attempts, but because of the give up and his perseverance physicality of the game paired resulted in the ball creeping with the lack of calls on the over the goal line. Rhode Isofficial’s end. The half ended land was unable to recover in scoreless with many opportuthe final three minutes of the nities missed and Otte having game, which ended in a 1-0 only one save. victory for the Billikens.

The second half began After the game, Bryce with much of the same physicommented on the sense of cal competitiveness that was relief he felt after scoring the seen in the first 45 minutes. goal as the team kept “plugThere were an astounding ging away at them a lot and 13 fouls committed by the kept getting a lot of corners Rams–eight occurring in the and a lot of shots, but [the second half. The Billikens had ball] wouldn’t go in. Finally, six fouls in total. When asked when it was in, I thought, to com‘Thank God’”. ment on Both playthe physiers and coach [We kept] plugging cality of thought that the game the lack of away at them a lot C o a c h goals with and kept getting a lot McGinty the amount of corners and a lot stated, “It of scoring is comof shots, but [the ball] opportunities ing down wouldn’t go in. Finally, did not indito that when it did, I thought, cate a probtime of the lem in the ‘Thank God.’ year, both offense, but teams were rather a need -Kingsley Bryce, battling. to finish and forward Rhode Isbe hungrier land is a in the box. good team Bryce described how special and at the top of the league for the night was, especially afa reason, so you are going to ter his goal, calling it a dream get those games this time of and stating that he believes year.” that SLU is ready for the post Both teams exchanged season. The Billikens (11-3-2) scoring opportunities, five will finish out their season at shots on goal for the BillikVCU, who has an overall reens and three for the Rams, to cord of 7-7-4, on Friday, Nov. no avail. Fans gathered their 7. things to leave as the clock VCU is coming off a victohit the 87th minute, when the ry after beating George Washball went out of bounds and ington 2-0 on Sunday, Nov. SLU was awarded a corner 2. The Billikens hope to gain kick. There was not much ansome momentum to carry ticipation, since SLU already over into the post season, but had seven corner kicks for the looked forward to enjoying game and was unable to contheir spectacular victory on a vert any of them. The ball was very special night.

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Senior forward Kingsley Bryce delivered the gamewinning goal on senior day against Rhode Island on Nov. 2, in the 87th minute.

The goal, which was a rebound of his first shot, was his fourth of the season.

For his efforts, Bryce is currently the Atlantic 10 coPlayer of the Week.

Bryce is one of 10 finalists for the senior CLASS award, a recognition that “Celebrates Loyalty and Achievement for Staying in School.” Bryce was also named to the Capital One Academic All-District men’s team last week.

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remaining two records went to freshman Ryan McCoy in the 200-yard (1:41.90) and 500-yard freestyle (4:38.32).

Hulseman and McCoy had already earned names for themselves, having been named A-10 Performer and Rookie of the Week, respectively, just prior to the WIU meet. McCoy was nominated again for a second consecutive week following the meet and was joined by senior Zack Billingsley, whose performance in both of the recordbreaking relays in Macomb earned him an A-10 nod as Performer of the Week.

McCoy leads the team in the 1000 and 500-yard events, Billingsley in the 50-yard

sprint, and Hulseman in the 200 and 100-yard events.

The A-10 also acknowledged freshman Mina Glenesk as the women’s Rookie of the Week. Glenesk leads SLU in the 200-yard freestyle and is ranked second in the 500yard freestyle, 1000-yard freestyle and 200-yard butterfly.

SLU racked up a total of five more wins in a pair of meets at home the following weekend, Oct. 17th-18th.

Friday, the Billikens hosted the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and Maryville University for a women’s team meet, beating both soundly.

Then on Saturday, Lincoln College’s men’s and women’s teams joined UALR at the Simon Rec Center for a second meet. The women repeated

their success, defeating both teams. The men’s team topped the podium in every single event, earning SLU’s fifth win of the weekend over Lincoln.

The men’s team traveled to Indiana and outperformed Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) and Western Illinois in the Oct. 31st meet; the women’s team beat Western Illinois, but fell short against IUPUI. In St. Peter’s, Mo., the following day, both teams placed second out of five schools for the men, and fourth for the women in the Lindenwood Invitational.

Both teams fell short against host Lindenwood University.

The Billikens will resume their season Nov. 21-23, at the Northwestern Invitational in Evanston, Ill.

Waiting: Sophomore outside hitter Danielle Rygelski awaits a serve in a match at Chaifetz Pavillion.

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the season tiebreaker against SLU, as VCU had previously beaten SLU at Chaifetz Pavilion, and has won the season series against SLU. Both teams are currently tied for fourth in the conference at 7-4, and this tiebreaker, if the teams have even conference records, could come into play during seeding for the A-10 conference tournament.

Despite the loss, several Billikens had strong games.

Church again posted a teamhigh number of digs, with 15 in the match. Leverenz followed up her stellar performance against Davidson with another strong outing, with 21 total kills and a hitting percentage of .531.

Next up is a rematch against Dayton on Saturday,

Nov. 8. The Flyers lead the A-10 with a 10-1 conference record and have an outstanding 23-5 overall record this season.

The game will be a special one since it will be played at Chaifetz Arena instead of Chaifetz Pavilion, in order to accommodate the many SLU student-athletes that will be in attendance for the “Back to the Bills” event and to support their fellow Billikens.

According to sophomore setter Ashley Gagen, the support from SLU’s other student athletes will be greatly appreciated. “All of the student athletes are extremely busy with their own sports and other commitments, so when they come together and take time out of their day to cheer us on, it really is something special,” said Gagen.

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Caption: Senior Dustin Anderson comes up for breath during a freestyle race. Anderson is one of eight seniors on the team. His sister Bre, competes on the women’s team.

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Conor Grennan talks memories, advice

By ABBEY NORTON Staff Writer

Conor Grennan is the author of “Little Princes,” a best-selling memoir about his experiences volunteering in an orphanage in war-torn Nepal. He is also the founder and president of Next Generation Nepal, a nonprofit that works to reconnect victims of child trafficking with their families. “Little Princes” was the summer reading book for incoming first-year students, and Grennan came to SLU, to give a talk, on Oct. 28. Staff writer Abbey Norton sat down with Grennan before the event to discuss his work.

Q: How has this experience changed you?

A: It has opened my eyes to the issue in Nepal and how many real issues the world has. This world that we live in is not what the world actually looks like, because we live in a bubble. I also learned how to respond and react to different cultures and to not judge them.

Q: What is your favorite memory from being in Nepal?

A: My favorite memory was when I met my wife Liz for the first time, and I was able to interact with her and see how she interacted with all of the kids. It was the beginning of many things: a relationship with her and with the kids.

Q: In one word, can you describe your experience?

A: Humbling. I was able to understand how most of the world lives and understand how privileged I am. I was shown the level of dignity that people have and how much I take for granted. It really showed me to look at that and recognize what you have.

Courtesy of SLU.edu “Little Princes”: Conor Grennan wrote the firstyear summer reading book.

Q: Why did you choose to write “Little Princes”?

A: I actually never intended to write a book, but during my time in Nepal I did keep an online blog.

After returning home, an

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Louis IX: An exhibit at SLAM highlights various aspects of the life of King Louis, the namesake of the city of St. Louis.

By MEREDITH HARGIS Staff Writer

Since its founding in 1879, the St. Louis Art Museum (SLAM) is a prominent destination for weekend relaxation that doesn’t cost visitors a cent out of their wallets, and provides a profit of artistic inspiration.

Located in Forest Park, the art museum not only offers amazing visuals on the inside, but on its exterior as

well.

Approaching the museum from the outside, visitors might as well be tourists in Europe, and not in the Midwest.

Ending this weekend was an exhibit hosted by SLAM since August called “Louis IX: King, Saint, Namesake,” relevant for the city’s 250th birthday celebration this

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article was published about my work and an agent contacted me wanting to create my blog into a book!

Q: If you could change anything about your book what would it be and why?

A: Well, I am very happy with how it turned out, because it went through many editors and close friends and family. But if I could change one thing, I wish I could have talked more about Next Generation Nepal and the importance of it. But books can only be so long!

Q: Have you gone back to Nepal at all since the time of the book?

A: Yes. I went back every year but have not been back for two years now, because I have a family and a job. But I plan to go back next fall.

Q: Are you still in touch with the children when you are not in Nepal?

A: Yes! I keep in touch with them through Facebook and chat with them often.

Q: Do you have any regrets with your experience or the choices you made?

A: I wish that I would have taken the time to understand the culture in the beginning of my time volunteering.

Also, I wish I could have

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Courtesy of Conor Grennan’s Facebook page

Grennan: Members of the SLU community line up to meet author and non-profit founder Conor Grennan after his talk in the Wool Ballrooms on Oct. 28. understood that their society interacts with each other in a completely different way than we as Americans are used to.

Q: What are you doing now?

A: I am still the president of Next Generation Nepal and also serve as the dean of students of the NYU business school where I received my MBA.

Q: Finally, what advice would you give aspiring writers?

A: To write constantly!

Always put yourself out there and have people read your writing. You can never write too many drafts, and it is completely acceptable to write something, then throw the entire piece away and start fresh.

Conor Grennan lives with his wife and two children, in Los Angeles, Calif.

Jacqueline Woodson’s newest book, “Brown Girl Dreaming,” beautifully combines poetry and memoir to tell the story of her youth.

Woodson was raised in South Carolina, and later in New York City, and in this book, she writes of the reality of growing up in both the North and the South with the remnants of the Jim Crow era. She writes of her siblings, her mother, learning to read and write and struggling with being raised as a Jehovah’s Witness. Her experiences are captured in these poems, and through reading them and experiencing them with her, a reader catches a glimpse of the soul of a girl.

The silhouette on the cover of a girl carrying a book, butterflies escaping from it and swirling through the crepuscule sky, points to the universality of this story.

This girl could be any girl, and the reader is invited to See “Dreaming” on Page 8

‘Corsets, Cleavage and Codpieces’

By KATHERINE KELLIHER Associate Arts Editor

The art history program, of SLU’s Department of Fine and Performing Arts, sponsored an event, “Corsets, Cleavage, and Codpieces: The Sexing of Style in Early Modern Europe,” on Wednesday, Nov. 5. Dr. Carole Frick, historical studies department chair at SIU-E, presented her lecture to a group of Saint Louis University students and administration in Boileau Hall. Her lecture was both witty and fascinating.

Frick presented several historical portraits and paintings, followed by a brief analysis of the correlation between fashion and society of the time period.

Frick’s lecture began with a clarification of clothes as superficial, versus clothing as a reflection of social currents. She explained how clothing, in a piece of art, may be the most representative factor of a particular time period. She also addressed a current example of this concept: ISIS. Camouflage clothing, military-style boots and seams exposed on the outside are several current fashion trends, reflective of current military action.

An analysis of clothing in artwork can also lead to a reflection on concerns of the time period. Dr. Frick introduced the phase of black-and-white clothing in artwork following World War II. This black-andwhite clothing mimics the sense of uncertainty of the time period. Government officials, during this time, tried to calm the masses by ensuring that the solution was “as simple as black and

white.”

Her lecture continued with the discussion of Renaissance utilitarian clothing and its portrayal as a necessary functionality.

For example, men and women were painted in similar fashions and body types. Dr. Frick explained that this similarity in fashion between men and women continued into the early 14th century. An evident distinction between the elite and non-elite existed in art work of the time period. The elite had more resources and were able to afford a wider and more fanciful variety of clothing.

The High Renaissance is known as an era of great flux for various reasons, including the discovery of the New World. Manners of fashion depicted in the paintings portrayed this

time of transition. Dr. Frick noted the representation of abstract views of the time present in the clothing.

One painting specifically mentioned was “Portrait of a Lady in Red.” Dr. Frick described it as a portrait of a woman that had a purpose in society. This is evident in the painting because of the reflective service interests, pearls and stiff materials.

A separate time of transition occurred, Dr. Frick said, between the 14th and 15th centuries. The 14th century consisted of more modest garb versus the revealing, risqué clothing present in the 15th century.

Cleavage and corsets were introduced to portray alluring public women.

These women were not considered as proper dutiful wives but women of men’s fantasies. Dr. Frick

mentioned a painting from 1510, portraying two public women, aka prostitutes. In the image, one woman is bending down to expose her cleavage.

The social upheaval of this century, specifically the threat of Charles V and the Roman invasion, led to the ordinance of paintings of men in bold military style clothing. One element of this style present in paintings was the codpiece. The codpiece was noted as symbolic of masculine power.

Frick’s lecture concluded with an explanation and analysis of a portrait of Elizabeth I of England, from around 1600. In the image, she is portrayed as both virginal and powerful, and she exposes her body.

Dr. Frick explained this portrait as the depiction of an absolute monarch.

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Art history: Dr. Carole Frick, historical studies department chair at SIU-E, presented a lecture to students, faculty and staff, in Boileau Hall, on Wednesday, Nov. 5.

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By KATHERINE KELLIHER Associate Arts Editor

On the outside, Restituo, in the Shaw neighborhood, acts as a cool corner coffee spot. This conception is soon skewed, upon entry into what can best be described as a melting pot. Mixed and matched tables and chairs, games, a fake fireplace, lamps, books, pillows, bean bag chairs, vinyl and a turntable, and beautiful artwork are a few of the many charms adding to the urban, yet comfortable environment in Restituo.

Located on the corner of Shenandoah Avenue and Thurman Avenue, Restituo welcomes the St. Louis community, young and old.

In addition to the quaint and welcoming atmosphere, the coffee shop rewards customers with an excellent, rich-in-flavor cup of joe.

Specifically, the drip coffee has a great flavor, and the taste is enriched by the service in a homemade mug. If a customer feels a certain attachment to their

mug, they are encouraged to purchase it.

It is true that Restituo does not try to fit the typical coffee shop vibe. Do not expect leather sofas or any sort of holiday spice latte.

What you can expect is an assortment of fresh coffee, tea and smoothies. Comfort throughout Restituo is similar to a living room in your grandparents’ home. Nothing about the coffee shop is intimidating, including the prices. Visitors will not pay over $2 for a cup of coffee.

Hours are accommodating; they vary Monday-Saturday.

The friendly and talented employees are a plus. The customer service level is top notch. The menu has a minimalistic, yet effective mentality; however, the baristas are wizards and are perfectly able to make any additions or substitutions upon request.

The ingredients are fresh, adding to the authentic taste of the menu options.

Restituo also prides itself in a hearty bowl of soup, as well

as other lunch menu items such as sandwiches, wraps and chili. The oat bite is a breakfast treat must, along with any beverage of your choice.

Residents from the Shaw neighborhood are frequent visitors, but newbies receive the same level of hospitality as everyone else. Baristas greet everyone with a “Hey, how are you?”

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take a step into her shoes for three hundred or so pages.

At the same time, the title reminds us that our shared humanity contains specific stories, and this one belongs specifically to a certain kind of person. “Brown Girl Dreaming” tells the story of African-American girls, who grew up during the ‘60s and ‘70s. By paying attention to this story specifically, we can learn more about ourselves as a nation, as a culture and as a human race.

Many try to categorize books as “girl books” or “boy books,” but the truth is that one person’s story, regardless of age, gender or race, can and does speak to all who are willing to listen. “Brown Girl Dreaming” just wants people to listen to its words.

They are quiet but strong, unsure but curious. They grace the page with delight, eager to leave the confines of the physical book and enter the mind of the reader.

Each poem in this book is only a page or two long, and it would be easy to plot through them all in one sitting. However, these

poems, packed full of rich images and poignant moments, deserve more time and attention than that.

They deserve to be read and re-read, really thought about and reflected on.

The simple experiences and thoughts that become poems are as precious as childhood itself. A series of poems throughout the book entitled “How to Listen” perfectly captures this: “What is your one dream, / my friend Maria asks me. / Your one wish to come true?”

Or her simple, self-aware “p.s. 106 haiku”: “Jacqueline Woodson / I’m finally in fourth grade. / It’s raining outside.”

Each poem tells a moment, and these moments weave together to create a beautiful narrative of childhood and life that any reader can appreciate.

Woodson has previously written many books for young adults and children, including “Hush” and “Locomotion.”

Her works have won much recognition; “Brown Girl Dreaming” was a finalist for the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature this year.

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One section of the exhibit highlighted the reign of King Louis IX in France from 1226-1270; the other, his legacy as a saint and his overall impact on history. As he was extremely devoted to his religion, he led multiple crusades and movements to convert Jews in France. He is the only canonized king of France.

Aside from the Louis IX exhibit, the Saint Louis Art Museum regularly rotates exhibits, often enough that a fresh experience always awaits.

Others on display are “Breton Weston: Photographs”, “Facets of the Three Jewels: Tibetan Buddhist Art from the Collections of George E. Hubbard and the Saint Louis Art Museum”, “Calligraphy in Chinese and Japanese

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Two new exhibits opening on November 21st are “Scenic Wonder: The Hudson River Portfolio” and “Nicholas Nixon: 40 Years of the Brown Sisters.”

Advertised around the city lately is the exhibit “Atua: Sacred Gods from Polynesia”, which opened only a few weeks ago.

This recently new exhibit and the two upcoming exhibits draw attention to the amazing variety of type and context of art that SLAM presents to visitors; landscapes from the American romantic era of the early 1800s, a famous photographer’s intimate portraits of family post-1975, and amazing Polynesian sculptures.

All these exhibits were relevant in the past, and continue to be so today.

SLAM refuses to be the type of static, dusty art

museum that parents drag kids to on family vacations.

Each exhibit contains more than pictures hung up on walls to look at, but legacies, expressions, and ideas of people and cultures from our own country and from countries across the world, from France to China to the South Pacific.

The museum’s permanent collections are just as wide in variety and arranged to be viewed in-between the visiting exhibits. Paintings, prints, photographs, drawings, sculptures, textiles, and even suits of armor make up the collections.

The combination of works integrates different perspectives and personas for the people of St. Louis and tourists to contemplate.

Among all the attractions in St. Louis, the art museum possesses elegant charm and wonder that cannot be ignored.

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For some on the Editorial Board, these messages sent out warning bells, while others thought the messages were simply meant to gather student opinions on the proposed policy. For those that heard the bells, their concern was that SGA was not only already working on a policy that would affect students without holding a vote on it, but that they were also now looking for “student support [for the policy].” Those that were concerned construed these messages as SGA implying it would implement this policy, regardless of what the survey shows, and support revealed by the survey would only be a rubber stamp on an already completed policy. Some were concerned about being in the dark regarding the policy, wondering where their input belonged.

Regardless of the intent of SGA’s messages, it seems there is a coalition in the University that is invested in seeing last year’s proposed policy implemented at SLU. This group was able to receive the endorsement of the Faculty Senate, which frankly surprised many of us, when one takes into consideration the number of faculty members that smoke on campus. Many on our Editorial Board are worried that administrators are now asking a rhetorical question to SGA and the students they represent: “You agree with us, right?”

Overall, there is concern from some of us that SGA is not adequately supporting the student voice, treating us as political capital in the larger goal of getting this policy implemented. Our primary concern is the ostensible failure in bringing students of diverse opinions to the table in the creation of this policy.

Dean Trevathan knew there were individuals on the UNews’ last Editorial Board who were weary of this policy; rather than ask some to participate in policy revisions, he sought support elsewhere. While our University’s dedication to shared governance can be questioned, at least we’ll be tobacco free.

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that the current housing master plan fixes these problems.

In Hammond’s article last week, Melinda Carlson, the Director for Housing and Residence Life for Student Development, was quoted as saying, “Students would rather have us be their landlords than the off-campus apartments.” We recognize that many off-campus experiences can be frustrating.

Trapped in the “SLU Bubble,” students often have to deal with unreasonable landlords who know that they will always have business because of their proximity to the University—every year new students can be trapped by their ridiculous leases, so to them customer satisfaction is optional. But the claim that students would rather have SLU be their landlord is, in our opinion, not qualified—at least when considering where SLU’s housing situation currently stands.

There are a number of problems that we see with SLU’s housing practices. If sophomores are required to live on campus, for instance, then why do seniors get priority over them in a confusing lottery selection process? In addition, SLU’s housing rates are unreasonable,

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especially considering how much more space and amenities one can get from an off-campus lease for a lot less money.

Obviously, freshmen should be required to live on campus; part of the undergraduate experience is the development of academic solidarity and social interaction with one’s peers—things best attained by living together on campus.

This argument could be applicable to the second-year experience, but the way that SLU goes about assigning second year students’ housing—and the prices it makes them pay—causes us to call for an end to the two-year requirement of living on-campus.

Of course, on campus housing does have its benefits, and we recognize this fact. Many students, for instance, enjoy the convenience and comfort of living on campus. Students returning midyear from study abroad experiences also appreciate the ability to automatically have a place to live when they return.

However, there are still numerous ways in which SLU can improve its housing policies and facilities, and we are thus excited to see the University unveil its housing plan—even if none of us will be able to enjoy the completed projects.

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The challenge lies in getting this [movement] started. It’s difficult building up a community overnight.

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Bringing down the housing We hope that everyone had a chance to read staff writer Max Hammond’s front-page article last week detailing the new student housing projects that SLU has in store for the near future (early 2015). The piece detailed the administration’s master plans to construct new buildings and renovate existing ones, and the Editorial Board is pleased with the University’s housing initiative.

Housing practices at SLU are in serious need of examination, and in putting forth this master housing plan, the University has taken the first crucial step towards such examination and remediation.

We acknowledge that collegiate housing is a competitive business; SLU has to vie with a myriad of student-housing developers in the area (like those building The Standard and West Pine Lofts), and this fact no doubt points to why SLU’s housing policies often seem unreasonable; the University has to stay afloat in the housing market. But we still question some of the University’s housing practices—namely the requirement that students live on campus for two years, the housing selection process, and oncampus housing rates—and we hope

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This past November, a tobacco-free policy at SLU was presented to all University governing bodies by Edwin Trevathan, M.D., M.P.H., Dean of the College of Public Health and Social Justice. In response to these presentations to the Student Government Association (SGA) and Faculty Senate, last year’s UNews Editorial Board discussed the difficulties of implementing the policy, the speed of the implementation and the implications of a truly tobacco-free campus.

Since February, we have heard little about the prospects of a tobacco-free policy at SLU. That changed Monday, Nov. 3, when students received an email from SGA about a tobaccofree policy that SGA and other University bodies are working to implement at SLU. The email further stated that Faculty Senate had already passed the proposal.

Now, there are still reservations from some members of the UNews Editorial Board, regarding enforcement mechanisms, potential unfairness to members of the SLU community who smoke and the fact that it bans all tobacco use (instead of just smoking). However, as the Editorial Board already proposed similar reservations within the past year, this editorial will address how we as students received news of this policy’s progress through the University.

For those who may have missed it, the Nov. 3 email stated, “SGA and other university governing bodies are currently working to create a tobacco-free campus here at SLU … We are now looking for student support for the policy to be implemented.” Then the email asks students to take a survey – one we recommend you all take – that asks one question: “Do you support SLU being a tobacco-free campus?” and then contains a section for “comments, questions and concerns”. We also found that SGA would be hosting three open forums over the next weeks to discuss the tobacco-free policy.

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The lure of electronics in class A couple of years after I graduated from high school, my alma mater, a school c o m posed – unfortunately – of m a n y r i c h , s e l f entitled, bookless Paul Brunkhorst s l o t h s (who, rather sadly, often overshadow the more industriously academic students who cower in the footsteps of their boisterous or sometimes somnolent classmates), introduced an “iPad for everyone” campaign. Upon learning this news, I groaned in exasperation and annoyance, and the entire academic world felt the pang of educational sin committed by the small prep school I attended in suburban St. Paul, Minn.

Like any iPhone owner, I realize the value of the small miracle that Apple has sold me; without my phone, how would I stay in touch with people in this newly digitized world?

The lure of technology in education is thus understandable. With iPads, a

student can have both multiple textbooks in one place and the ability to do factual research quickly, all on one, very portable device. But where do we as a society draw the line between what is actually necessary and what is just a phase – a marketing stunt with no academic value – as the iPad program is? iPads are cool, but there is no need for them, or any portable electronic device, for that matter, in the classroom.

Admittedly, sometimes it is necessary to use computers, tablets or cell phones in class, but these devices also have inherently distracting qualities: Facebook can’t be checked with a textbook, for instance, and text messages are not sent with a pen and paper. Using these distracting devices in an academic setting reveals a starting idea that seems to be emerging across the country today: learning is all about data collection, and the future rests on the shoulders of those who can analyze the great mass of information swimming around out there.

But college, as with all education, is more than just collecting information. Education is about thinking, and students need to realize that

regurgitation, while a fundamental part of the process, is only the beginning; knowledge comes through pondering and imagining – to which portable electronics have no answer.

In a recent piece published in the New York Times, David Brooks addresses this idea of the increasing role that technology plays in human interaction, including learning. He argues that the data-crazed devices (like cell phones, computers and tablets) have their value; there is not much to argue against about the value of instant communication or immediate data acquisition.

But he counters these benefits with the warning that we must not let personal technology interfere with our own ability – indeed, calling – to think critically, and this maxim can be applied more specifically to higher education; learning in college is not all about data collection and regurgitation, which Internet connected devices like iPads encourage.

Much of what is learned here at a university is centered around critical thinking and the ability to engage in profound, thought-provoking discussion.

As Brooks says, “in the

age of smart machines, we’re not human because we have big brains. We’re human because we have social skills, emotional capacities and moral intuitions.” Digital devices, especially the socially-oriented ones like cell phones and iPads, have the paradoxical possibility of making us more antisocial and unengaged; ignoring the world around us (our class discussions, for instance) by being glued to a reality that is, literally, in the cloud, represents the nadir of social stupidity.

There is, however, hope in this data-driven, electronics-obsessed, academic future. Easy access to data on an iPad, for instance, can allow students to focus on deeper educational endeavors by making the rudimentary facts easily obtainable.

And “in this future,” Brooks writes, “there is an increasing emphasis on personal and moral faculties: being likable, industrious, trustworthy and affectionate.”

Maybe, because it’s still in its early stages, I shouldn’t be so critical of “iPads for everyone.”

Maybe this whole program will work out, but for now, I’ll stick with pens, paper and my books.

‘Where is everyone?’

Building a Latino consciousness at SLU There are 354 Hispanics at SLU. When I read the UNews article last week (Nov. 30) titled “The Elusive Consciousn e s s ”, t h a t number sto o d out to me.

I spoke Rebecca Guzman w i t h s o m e students and they asked the same question I asked myself354? Where?

I have struggled to find others willing to discuss issues that impact the lives of Hispanos y (and) Latinos here at SLU. Domestic and international issues that for many of us hit very close to home aren’t talked about here. Since 43 studentteachers have disappeared in Mexico, I have longed to discuss it with others, but haven’t had much luck.

Where is our community?

I may not be the only one personally affected by the injustices occurring in Mexico, where my family is from, but it sure feels like it.

That is not to say that we’re completely invisible.

There are events sponsored by the Hispanic-American Leadership Organization (HALO), and the Caribbean and Latin-American Student Association (CALSA) that explore many cultures within Latin America – and that’s great.

But music, dance, and food, while being a major part of many cultures, are not the only important things. Exploitation, corruption, violence, and inequality have affected all Latinas and Latinos at SLU. It is the struggle against this that makes our people strong; a struggle that can only succeed with a community willing to make the effort. So why aren’t people here willing to have these conversations?

The potential of these discussions is unlimited if we join as a community. There are universities and cities that have an organized and strong community, where panels and workshops are regularly held. I was shocked to find that St. Cecilia is the only parish in St. Louis to offer mass in Spanish.

Ale Vázquez, the author of last week’s piece, is fortunate enough to assist the church and experience being in community, even if only for a short time. Not having a car means that I am not able to participate in that experience. As such, I feel isolated. I know, too, that I am not the only one.

I want to be able to have discussions on government corruption, the seemingly unstoppable violence by drug cartels, the waves of minors trekking all across Latin America for a better life in the US, the endangerments of being a student in

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Latin America, and the discriminations that we face in the US. But how is it possible to discuss these issues if there is no community to talk with?

There are many different cultures that make up our population. There are also different perspectives and backgrounds within those cultures. From a first-generation American to a fifth generation, an immigrant or an international student, we are all one community – or at least we could be.

The challenge lies in getting this started. It’s difficult building up a community overnight. The two organizations that exist on campus already, HALO and CALSA, are meant to support the SLU community. My suggestion for them is to take the lead in having these discussions. The greater Latino and Hispanic community in St. Louis might be small, but we are not an invisible underclass.

Relationships need to be built with community leaders. Collaboration with students from other universities (University of Illinois for example) to host events, or at least get recommendations for speakers to visit SLU is needed. Universitywide changes should include the expansion of the Latin American Studies program and having more classes that teach our history, a history from living in our homelands in the past to the present struggles of living here in the U.S. A community within SLU should be accessible to all. There are 354 Hispanics on this campus, and yet nobody knows each other.

It’s time to change that.

Why are people content to have only cultural events represent them here? Because of a lack of community, we’re willing to have these typical, albeit fun, events in the hopes of building one.

Unfortunately, these events have been held for several years now and yet, people are shocked to find out that more than 350 Hispanics are on campus. The question remains, “Where is everyone?”

This community can only be built if people want it.

Many students I have spoken to so far have told me that they yearn to be in community. They want to have conversations with their brothers and sisters, to talk about all the injustices and actually do something about it. However, taking the first step in doing so is always the riskiest.

Is it possible to have a Latino consciousness here at SLU? Are people still content with silence surrounding issues affecting our families, friends and us? If not, are there enough of you willing to take that first step in building our community?

The conversation of a Latino consciousness has begun. Ale’s bringing the café.

Well, count me in- I’ll bring the pan dulce.

My suggestion for [HALO and CALSA] is to take the lead in having these discussions.

How easily we all forget This is a short c o n v e rsation I often had with friends during my eleRyan McKinley mentary school years. The answer was often the same “I don’t know,” no matter the question: What were you for Halloween? or What’d you get for Christmas? There was also the infamous question from parents, “What did you learn at school today?”

Of course, the implications to not remembering the answers were miniscule at that point. At worst, your parents would chide you, or your friends would ask someone else who happened to get an Xbox 360 for Christmas.

Now these fits of forgetfulness might mean a little more: What did that philosophy reading say again?

How long ago did I buy that milk? or What the hell is that cute guy’s name? The risks now are getting a bad grade, getting sick or having McDreamy get away.

Again though, the dangers of not knowing are not truly dangerous. Although these situations affect you, you can still probably laugh them off and move on.

What happens though, when under most occasions. The deaths of the people of Gaza, you start forgetting about or those at the hands of polives? lice are in some ways no difWhat happens to you ferent than those that died when you forget the 2,100 at Gettysburg 151 years ago. plus people who lost their They are numerical figures lives during the Israeli miliof lives lost; they are importary’s latest rocket attacks tant, but ultimately forgetand incursion into the Gaza table.

Strip this past summer, or I’m not condemning your the 167 deaths in 2012 or inability to remember. We all even the 1,391 before that in forget. I can’t remember how 2008-2009? many lives were lost during Tell me, what happens the Cultural Revolution, and when you forget about the I study Chinese history. thousands of undocumented I will remember the children awaiting trial, who name Mike Brown, howcame to the U.S. seeking ever. Through protests, imsafety and reunification with passioned their famidebates and lies? the occupaW h a t So go out there tion of our happens campus, I with me. Try to see when you will not be forget the how I see. More forgetting names of importantly, try to his name Ezell Ford, see as they see. and I will Eric Garner, not forget John CrawTheir actions on why I particford, Mithe street are not ipated and chael Brown fantasy. continue to or Vonderrit participate Myers; the in dialogues, names of protests victims from and demonstrations. Action police brutality over the past precipitated remembrance. few months?

I will remember because What happens when you I connected with and beforget the dialogues on topfriended the people there. ics such as privilege, police I must tell you, it is much brutality and freedom of more difficult to forget the expression that were held at people you care about than the clock tower in the midst those that you do not. of occupy SLU? It is a privilege to forYou know that answer, as get about topics that matwell as I do. The answer is ter in the world. It is not nothing. Literally, nothing an accident when philosowill happen to you. I’m going pher Noam Chomsky says to try to tell you why. that more white men are It is because these things concerned with sports stado not really matter to us

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“What did you have for breakfast this morning?”

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tistics than anything else, other than their families and work. If a country cares more about the World Series or fantasy football than U.S. military involvement in Latin America, or about police brutality, it makes sense that people can rattle off the RBI of Stan Musial, but not remember Rodney King or history lessons on U.S. involvement in Central America.

Perhaps I’m expecting too much of SLU students when I tell them to stop putting so much of their time into the operations of organizations whose primary purpose is serving others, when I tell them to stop watching the Cardinal’s game or Netflix and come to a protest with me, when I tell them to wake up from fantasies and sedatives and to learn why people in Ferguson and St. Louis are still protesting, why violence in Central America will continue if we as Americans continue to ignore it and why Israel’s government will again choose rockets rather than reconciliation. My hope is that I’m not. My hope is that being Billikens makes us more empathetic.

So go out there with me.

Try to see how I see. More importantly, try to see as they see. Their actions on the street are not fantasy.

They occupy these spaces at great risk to themselves; the least we could do is listen.

It’s time to wake up, to get up, to breathe struggle, maybe for the first time, and to not forget why we are fighting.

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