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Vol. XCV No. 7

Thursday, October 22, 2015

Sexual misconduct: Recent case sheds light on Title IX, university procedures and resources By EMILY HIGGINBOTHAM Associate News Editor

As stated in an incidentreport summary from the Department of Public Safety, a sexual assault took place near Xavier Hall on Oct. 10 around 2:30 a.m. The incident serves as a reminder of the reality of sexual assault on college campuses and the need for students to be informed about consent and reporting procedures. While the accused party is a student at Saint Louis University, the alleged victim of the assault is a female not affiliated with the University. This incident adds to the four reported assaults that took place on SLU’s campus in 2014, which was cited in SLU’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report also noted that a combined seven sexual assaults were reported in 2012 and 2013. Under Title IX, which the Department of Justice states is the “comprehensive federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any federally funded education program or activity,” universities must investigate reports of sexual assault and will then make decisions about what steps should be taken. Due to restrictions under Title IX, the Title IX Coordinator at SLU, Anna Kratky, is unable

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TITLE IX: The importance of the federal law has surfaced as a result of a recent nighttime case. Inquiries into it demonstrate the sensitive nature of sexual misconduct cases. to speak about specific incidents of sexual misconduct. However, Kratky explained in general terms the procedures that the University

Relay For Life: Two thousand lives, two thousand stories hung it up in the BSC, where it will stay for the entire year in reflection of the lasting afCancer is unifying befect cancer has on all those cause cancer does not disthat it touches. criminate. Cancer does not Dean Sindel, a SLU stucare what race you are, what dent who serves on the Rereligion you practice, or how lay Executive Board and has much money you have. been fighting cancer from a Relay For Life at Saint young age, commented on Louis University is the 13th the support that the SLU largest collegiate Relay in the community gives cancer renation. It prides itself on besearch: ing an outlet for students to “As a survivor, seeing all share their stories about how the student involvement on cancer has impacted their campus is pretty incredible. own lives. All of us are It also procollege stuvides a way dents that for students have classes to fight back and busy against cansocial lives, cer, whether but to see through the people takdonation ing time out of money of their day or walkto support ing around people like the track on Lexie Vasos, myself who the day of have been Sports Editor the event in affected support of a by cancer, loved one. whether to raise money or Although the event itself awareness, is truly incredible is on April 16, Relay began to see at this level in peoples’ their fall events on Oct. 7 lives”. with “Color Away Cancer.” Relay also had their Fall A white sheet was placed Kickoff event on Oct. 7 in the in the quad, and students Wool Ballroom. The event had the opportunity to paint gave interested students the their hand and leave a handopportunity to travel to mulprint on the sheet in support tiple tables, talk to members of someone who has fought of the Relay Executive Board, cancer. get more information about The Relay Executive Relay For Life, or share their Board provided a sheet that own personal story. listed all of the cancers and It was at this event that their corresponding colors, so students could choose the one they felt has had the greatest influence on their lives or their loved ones. Once the sheet was full of See “Relay” on Page 3 handprints, the Relay team By LEXIE VASOS Sports Editor

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Cancer is unifying because cancer does not discriminate.

takes after a case of sexual misconduct is reported. Once an incident has been reported at SLU, Kratky and the various Deputy

Title IX Coordinators will provide the reporting party with information about resources, remedial and protective measures, and re-

porting options - some of which include assisting the individual to a hospital upon request. The coordinators can also provide alternative housing for someone if they feel unsafe in their current residence hall. The coordinators may also provide academic assistance and file a “no contact” order, not allowing communication of any kind, from the university to the accused party. From there, the Title IX Investigator will gather information by speaking with both parties about their accounts of the incident, obtain surveillance footage and then speak with other witnesses or persons that they deem knowledgeable of the incident. Once the investigator believes that enough information has been compiled, an investigative report will be written and will claim ‘yes’ or ‘no’ to whether the accused party is at fault for the incident. That report will go to a hearing officer, who will then take all of the information provided, make a decision and, if necessary, determine appropriate sanctions. Once the decision is made, either party may file an appeal with an appeal board, which is made up of individuals who are highly trained in the intricacies of sexual misconduct. These board members sit in panels

of three and have the ability to modify decisions or sanctions placed on the accused party, or uphold the decision of the hearing officer completely. However, whatever the panel decides, it is the final arbiter in the case. There are various scenarios in which the sexual misconduct policy outlines the procedures in which the Coordinator and Deputy Coordinators will act: cases in which both the reporting and accused parties are students, or in which the reporting party is a student and the accused is not affiliated with the university. Incidents also arise like the one that transpired on Oct. 10, in which the reporting party is not affiliated with the University and the accused party is a student. In cases where the reporting party is not affiliated with the university, Kratky says that SLU will “still go through the process if that person is willing to go forward. Then we will still investigate that as we would anything else.” Consent The latest version of the university’s Sexual Misconduct Policy, which has been in effect since Aug. 26, 2015, See “Assault” on Page 3

‘Into real solidarity’: Clock Tower Mass marks a year since a turbulent October By TIM WILHELM News Editor

On the evening of Monday, Oct. 12, one year to the day since hundreds of students had marched from Chaifetz Arena to the campus clock tower, nearly one hundred gathered in the same place to celebrate a “Mass for peace and justice.” At 8:30 p.m., senior Abbie Amico, an intern with SLU’s Campus Ministry and the organizer of the Mass, addressed the congregation to express her hope for the ceremony to “invite a spirit of justice.” The songs she had chosen, she said, were meant to call attention to “the boundaries and borders we put on ourselves and others.”

Father Chris Collins, S.J., who only two weeks previously professed his final vows, incorporating him completely into the Society of Jesus, served as celebrant. In his opening remarks, he evoked the “radical inclusivity” preached by Christ and beseeched those present to invite “the questions and small answers God brings.” Fr. Collins began his homily “recalling the turmoil and the unsettledness, and also the great gifts that came out of the experiences here in this very place a year ago.” The evening’s second reading, from the First Letter of St. Paul to the Romans, which recounts Paul’s transformative journey to Damas-

cus, occupied the first portion of his discussion. “[Paul] had a sense of certainty about who he was, about what his faith was and what his faith called him to do. And it’s the certainty that was shattered on the way to Damascus, when … the risen Jesus asks him, ‘Why are you persecuting me?’ That was the most unthinkable thing that Paul could have been confronted with.” The future apostle, Collins explained, made it his mission to reveal to Rome, to the Jews and Gentiles alike, that “God has come much closer than we think. What we thought we knew God is and what God is like is not the case after all. It is,

but there’s more to it.” Collins shifted to what he saw as the obedience of faith, which involves “a kind of listening that requires conversion in us.” “As Christians,” he said, “we are called to be unsettled, to allow ourselves to be unsettled, shaken up again and again by that word of God in our own lives, and also how that word of God is communicated to us through the condition of other people around us, and especially those who are suffering, those who are in great need, those who are isolated, those who are marginalized

See “Mass” on Page 3

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ONE YEAR: Fr. Chris Collins, S.J., led a congregation in Mass, followed by Eucharistic adoration and benediction.

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October 22, 2015

Aramark visits Student Government Association faulty piece of equipment at Griesedieck caused the blade to be in the salad. The The SLU Student Govpiece of equipment, a chopernment Association was ping device used for slicing back in session on Wed, tomatoes – along with other Oct. 22, after Fall Break, and tools used by Aramark in the their meeting was centered kitchens – will now be subaround a presentation by ofject to daily inspection by ficials from Aramark – the Aramark employees. company that runs SLU’s Wolak also described the dining and catering services. efforts the company took afJeffrey Marshall, the Arater the power outage struck mark District Manager; Karl campus on Oct. 5. Wolak, the Senior Food Ser“A lot of us on the team, vice Director; and Brooke we didn’t sleep,” he said. “We Gordon, Aramark’s Marketwere waiting for, mostly in ing Manager, presented the Griesedieck, what was going senators with an update of to be happening to our food. sorts on ArFortunately, amark’s first a generayear at SLU. tor was atA lot of us on the (The compatached to team, we didn’t ny took over Gries in operation of enough get sleep. We were SLU’s dintime [that] waiting for ... what ing operawe didn’t was going to haptions from lose too pen to our food. Char twells much food in 2014.) in Griesedi-Karl Wolak, The Araeck.” Sr. Food Service mark trio Other touched on food that Director a variety Aramark of issues – knew would namely how not survive students have responded the outage was donated to to Aramark, what steps are charity for immediate use, taken for providing feedback but some product could not and what new procedures be saved. are being implemented to “The food that we did improve service – but their have to get rid of…once it’s discussion focused mainly been in the danger zone… on two recent campus incianything that was potentialdents: the small blade that ly hazardous…we couldn’t was found in a student’s even donate that,” Marshall salad in Griesedieck Hall said. “… We took pictures of and the power outage that everything because we have crippled a large segment of to report that to our risk campus. management. So if anybody Safety procedures, Wolak wants, we can show you how stressed, are strictly followed much and what it was and at all dining facilities, but a what was discarded.” By PAUL BRUNKHORST Editor-in-Chief

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Aramark: Marshall, left, and Wolak discussed the dining and catering services on SLU’s campus with SGA senate. Gordon, the Marketing Manager, outlined Aramark’s efforts at procuring student feedback, which she said is key to improving the dining experience on campus. Through student input, for example, she mentioned that the structure of meal plans was changed this year. Commuters no longer have meal swipes, and 20 flex dollars have been added to every plan. “[T]his goes back to the feedback that we got amongst the students,” she

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said. “… and so one thing and catering experience. Inthat we were able to do was quiries were put forth about change what alleviating the meal the often plan looked long wait for ... anything that like for this food at the was potentially year.” Marketplace hazardous ... we Quesin the BSC, couldn’t even dotions asked and gratiby the senatude was nate that. tors for the expressed as -Jeffrey Marshall, p re s e nte r s to how Araalso focused mark hanDistrict Manager around studled the case dent feedof the blade back and being in the improvement of the dining salad of a student. Dan Ken-

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nedy, SJ, a senator for the College of Philosophy and Letters, posited whether Aramark would consider having brewed coffee available for catered events – coffee made from syrup is currently the only option. Marshall said that Aramark is looking into providing brewed coffee for it’s catering events, and all three Aramark representatives stressed that the company is looking forward to continuing to improve the dining experience for SLU students.

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Mass: Collins preaches ‘radical humility,’ listening to our brethren Continued from Page 1

in all kinds of different ways. Those who are forgotten. It’s very easy, as we know, for us to be locked up into our own little bubbles, whatever those bubbles might be. We could be locked into ideological bubbles; we could be locked into socioeconomic bubbles. Whatever those are, those bubbles are not good. They’re not going to last. Sooner or later those bubbles burst.” Transitioning to the Gospel reading, he addressed Jesus’ shocking categorization of a sign-seeking generation as evil. “I think that what maybe he’s got in mind there is that we want signs that are out there that can confirm me, that I’m on the right path. … [that] allow myself to be convinced that I am doing things just right, and the problem is out there with all those other people, whoever those other people are.” Collins spoke of Jonah, sent against his will by God to call for repentance and conversion “in the place of Nineveh that had grown deeply corrupt.” “And for some reason,” said Collins, “those people of Nineveh responded. Something pierced their own hearts and their

own consciences.” “Jesus said that’s the only sign you need … the sign that leads to conversion, the sign that leads to radical humility on our parts, so that God can bring about something new.” Collins stepped back from his interpretation to appeal to his listeners. “The hard thing is, this conversion is constant. We are constantly called to this conversion. We are constantly called to be unsettled.” Around the site of the Mass, students walked endlessly back and forth. You could hear the metallic tap of counterweights on flagpoles as the wind blew. As Fr. Collins reached his conclusion, sirens of some kind blared from far off. Traffic whispered persistently. “Maybe that’s part of what we might allow ourselves to be drawn into this evening, is a willingness to be unsettled by the word of God in our lives, a willingness to be unsettled by the needs and the plight of other people, the suffering of other people, and to be moved. To be moved out of ourselves and into real solidarity, into places of real friendship, into places of real dialogue that begin always not with us speaking, but first with us listening.”

Relay: A SLU tradition is back with renewed vigor Continued from Page 1

co-chairs Alex D’Agostino and Sarah Delong revealed the theme for Relay this year: “2,000 people, 2,000 stories”. This theme embodies the goal to have 2,000 students participate this year — this mark was missed last year by about 300 people. In addition, students are encouraged to share their stories with everyone involved so that all those affected by cancer know that they are not alone. D’Agostino and Delong shared their personal connections with cancer. D’Agostino lost her friend Austin to Leukemia at a very young age, and Delong lost her grandfather to multiple myeloma. Students interested in participating were able to join a team for only 10 dollars - compared to the usual 15 dollars - a deal which will continue throughout the rest of the fall semester. Those in attendance enjoyed free ice cream with toppings that were spread out along the tables, and those that did sign up at the event received Hot Box Cookies. Fall Kickoff was successful in that Relay reached its goal of having 100 participants join. Future events will occur throughout the rest of the fall semester and will be-

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HUES OF HOPE: A student participates in Relay For Life’s Oct. 7 event, “Color Away Cancer.” This year, the organization hopes to reach their goal of 2,000 participants. come more frequent in the spring semester as the night of the event nears. D’Agostino and Delong have high expectations for this year’s Relay as they hope to make “2,000 strong, 2,000 stories” a reality. Delong expressed her vision for the upcoming event. “Relay is an experience, and we want it to be about people being able to share their experiences and stories with cancer. Almost every single

Misconduct: A campus wake-up call to act spends a great deal of time spelling out what is and is not effective consent. The policy defines effective consent as “an affirmative, knowing and voluntary decision – clearly communicated through mutually understandable words and/ or actions – to willingly engage in mutually acceptable sexual activity.” Another major note from the policy is that consent may not be granted if one or both parties are incapacitated from the use of drugs or alcohol. The policy says that incapacitation is “the inability, temporarily or permanently, to give consent or communicate unwillingness, because an individual is mentally and/or physically helpless, unconscious, asleep or unaware that the sexual activity is occurring.” There are various ways of knowing when an individual is incapacitated, some of which include difficulty

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that the module is in line with the University’s Jesuit Mission in that it is “about choices, and what kind of choices do we want to make in our lives?” Resources In order to report an incident of sexual misconduct, Kratky or any of the Deputy Title IX Coordinators may be contacted. Kim Sahr, the Equity Officer for Title IX issues, can be reached to make an appointment with Title IX staff. Students may also contact DPS, and the department will leave a message with the Coordinators. Additional information and the complete contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and Deputies can be found on the sexual misconduct resources website. Every student is responsible for learning the resources available and what effective consent means. Preventing sexual misconduct is possible when students participate in the efforts against it.

Resources for Sexual Misconduct Safe Connections: 24/7

crisis hotline, 314-531-2003 University Counseling Center: 24/7 talk line, 314-977-8255 The YWCA of St. Louis: 24/7 Rape Crisis Hotline, 314-531-7273

National Sexual Assault Hotline: 24/7 live chat, 1-800-656-4673 Love is Respect: Text “campus” to 22522 for live chat, 1-866-331-9474 National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233

person has somehow been touched by cancer, whether it is a friend or a family member, themselves … We are really excited to see everyone on the track and we hope to get the two thousand participants as well as hear everyone’s stories come April 16”. D’Agostino summed up Relay by saying, “What makes Relay is the stories, the memories, the loved ones, the fun, the friends, the

food, the dancing, the songs, the ceremonies, it all intertwines and overall makes a great event. I don’t think you can beat it.” Sign-ups for SLU Relay for Life will continue until as well as the night of the event, April 16.

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

Friday, Oct. 9

12:40 a.m. INFORMATIONAL

DPS officers noticed some students attempting to climb to the roof of Oliver Hall using a ladder located at the rear of the building. Two females were found near the ladder and after an officer climbed to the roof, a male student was found on the roof. The male student was able to get down without incident and all three students were advised not to do it again.

Sunady, Oct. 11

6:47 p.m. ELEVATOR ENTRAPMENT

A female student became trapped in north elevator between the 6th and 5th floors. Maintenance was able to reset elevator and the student was removed without any injuries reported. Maintenance placed elevator out of service due to numerous complaints of it not working properly.

Monday, Oct. 12

3:59 p.m. AUTO ACCIDENT

A Saint Louis University owned van, occupied by six Saint Louis University students, collided with another vehicle. According to the reporting, all of them were biology students on a field trip, and none of them were injured. The van is still drivable, and Patrick Holt, transportation services supervisor, was notified. According to the students, a report was generated by the Town and Country, Missouri, Police Department. All students report living off campus. The information was obtained by phone from the students, as they were still off campus on the field trip.

Title IX Coordinator Anna Kratky DuBourg Hall, Rm 36 314-977-3866 akratky@slu.edu

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

Equity Officer of Title IX Issues

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Volleyball’s streak ends at 15 with loss to VCU SLU Women’s Volleyball improved their winning streak to 15 games, the fourthlongest active streak in the NCAA and second longest in school history. The streak was extended with a 3-2 win over George Washington and a 3-0 sweep of George Mason. The conference wins move SLU to 6-0 in the A-10 and 17-5 overall following the match with George Mason. SLU’s defeating of George Washington started with a strong first set by junior outside hitter Danielle Rygelski, who had six kills to lead the Billikens to a 25-16 set win. Rygelski followed up with four kills and no errors in the second set to help SLU along to a 25-15 win. SLU lost a close third set, 26-24, despite three kills with no errors apiece from junior middle blocker Taylor Paulson and senior middle blocker Megan Gilbert. Paulson then added four kills on only five attacks without an error in the fourth set, but the Billikens fell in another close set, 27-25, forcing a fifth. However, sophomore outside hitter Nenye Okoro turned in a potent attacking performance in the fifth set, with five kills on seven attacks, to lead SLU to a 1513 win, which gave SLU the match. Senior setter Meredith Boe turned in four service aces for the match, while also adding 48 assists to move into

second place on SLU’s alltime career assists list. Meanwhile, sophomore defensive specialist Mackenzie Long recorded 20 digs, the thirdhighest total for a Billiken this season. In addition, Rygelski, who had a total of 16 kills and 10 digs, and Boe, who had 15 digs in addition to her 48 assists, both recorded doubledoubles. Paulson was SLU’s most efficient attacker, with a .520 hitting percentage and 14 kills, while Gilbert’s 10 kills gave her 1000 kills for SLU, making her the 14th Billiken to record 1000 career kills. SLU volleyball then turned their attention to George Mason and swept them in a straightforward 3-0 match win. The opening set saw Gilbert tally three kills from three attacks for a perfect attacking percentage to lead SLU to a 25-15 win. Set two then saw Gilbert and Rygelski each post four kills with no errors, which helped the Billikens to a .407 team attack percentage and a 25-16 victory. Rygelski then took over the final set of the match with six kills, leading SLU to a 25-19 win. The Billikens took a large number of their points in the match from service aces, with Rygelski tallying four and Long recording three. Gilbert was SLU’s most efficient attacker, with 11 kills on only 18 attacks for a .611 attack percentage, SLU’s second-best attack percentage this season. SLU also moved to a perfect 6-0 on the road this season. SLU moved to the top of the conference based on over-

all record, as both SLU and Dayton had raced out to perfect 6-0 conference records at the time. However, SLU Women’s Volleyball split their weekend matches, with their 15-match winning streak snapping in a five-set loss to VCU before rebounding in a 3-1 victory against Davidson. The games brought SLU to an 18-6 overall record and a 7-1 conference record, good for second in the A-10 only behind 8-0 Dayton. SLU’s first match was a narrow five-set loss to VCU. SLU lost the first set 25-23, despite six assists and two kills from three attacks from Boe. SLU lost the second set by the same score line, 25-23, despite Rygelski posting five kills on seven attacks with no errors and Okoro adding six kills. SLU rebounded after the break to win the third set, 2522, behind a strong team defensive performance, as VCU was held to a .000 attack percentage. The fourth set also came down to the wire, as SLU won 25-23, aided by Rygelski’s seven kills in the set. SLU, however, fell in the deciding fifth set 16-14, despite a .348 team attack percentage. The broken win streak was SLU’s second longest in school history. Despite the loss, Rygelski performed well, posting 23 kills, the team’s secondhighest total in a match this season. Meanwhile, Boe also posted a strong overall performance, with 49 assists, the fourth-most for SLU in a sin-

Overtime is a concept that is becoming almost second nature to the men’s soccer team this fall. Of the men’s 13 games thus far, seven of them have gone into overtime or double overtime. They are currently 2-3-2 in games that have been forced into extra play. The most recent was a 2-1 loss in double overtime to Wisconsin, the Billikens final nonconference challenge of the

regular season. SLU now sits at 5-5-2 on the season with four regular season matchups left in their schedule. SLU traveled to Amherst, Massachusetts, to face the University of Massachusetts on Oct. 10. Both teams proved relatively even, which was reflected in the result: 0-0 tie in double overtime. Each squad had 12 shots on goal, but SLU edged Massachusetts with five corner kicks to Massachusetts’ three. Sophomore midfielder Patrick Sarr made an impression on the game

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with a high of three shots on goal for the Billikens. The men returned home on Oct. 14 to host Wisconsin, and they entered into another extra time battle with the Badgers. SLU lost in the second overtime 2-1 off a corner kick in the 104th minute. Senior defender Filip Pavisic had the lone goal in the 48th minute when he followed up freshman defender Lennart Hein’s free kick from close range. Senior forward Faik Hajderovic had a stunning six shots, two of which were on goal. The Billikens returned to conference play and headed out to the East Coast on Oct. 17 to take on Fordham. The Rams sat at 3-0-0 going into the game on their home field, but it made no difference to the Billikens. Relentless pressure up top after a scoreless first half from senior forward Vince Cicciarelli resulted in a look on goal. Cicciarelli’s shot was deflected off a Fordham defender and went into the back of the net. It was the only goal the Billikens would need that night as they went on to finish the game and clinch a 1-0 win over the Rams. SLU’s defense held up

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STANDINGS: The Billikens have been unstoppable for the past 15 games, until their heartbreaking loss to VCU. SLU is currently seeded second in the Atlantic 10 Conference. gle match this season. Okoro, meanwhile, recorded her fifth double-double of the season, with 18 kills and 16 digs. The loss dropped SLU to 4-5 in five-set matches. SLU rebounded with a 3-1 win against Davidson behind a strong performance from Rygelski, who recorded 15 kills on the match, the highest of any player. Boe added a total of 44 assists in the match, and Rygelski posted her 12th double-double of the season with 15 kills and

goal, 7-4. After the victory, the Billikens traveled to Virginia to The Saint Louis University play George Mason on Oct. women’s soccer team faced 11. Both teams were evenly Atlantic 10 opponent, Richmatched, with neither being mond, at home on Oct. 8. The able to gain an advantage. Billiken offense got the ball The game remained scoreless moving early and found the until the 83 minute, when back of the net in the eighth the ball snuck past senior minute. Senior defender Jackkeeper Hanna Benben, giving ie Tondl had a shot on the George Mason a 1-0 lead. The goal that resultBilliked in a pointens were blank rebound unable ...Benben passed goal for senior to reforward Livi Amanda Martin cover Logan-Wood. for third place in within Richmond ret h e saves (198) and sponded one short minutes played minute later time rewith a goal of (4,239). maining their own, tyand uling the game timately 1-1. The score lost 1-0. would remain Tolmais deadlocked through the rest led the team with three shots, of the half. with freshman forward MadSLU kept the pressure on die Pokorny and junior midearly in the second half. Their fielder Tori Marshall each reintensity paid off in the 61st cording a shot as well. minute when junior forward The Billikens continued Kirsten Clemens found junior their road schedule on Oct. midfielder Danielle Tolmais 15 against Fordham. The for a quick tap into the goal, game remained scoreless for giving the Billikens a 2-1 lead. the first half thanks in large This score held for the rest of part to Benben’s reliable the 90 minutes, resulting in a hands. In the 51st minute, the victory for the Billikens, their Rams snuck a shot by Benben eighth of the season. Overall, for a 1-0 lead. The Billikens the Billikens outshot the Spiwere unable to respond and ders 12-8, as well as shots on again fell 1-0. Benben made By LEXIE VASOS Sports Editor

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WHO TO CHEER: ODELL BECKHAM JR New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is known for his sick onehanded touchdown last year against the Dallas Cowboys, and he has continued to play at the top of his game. On Oct. 19, Beckham scored a 13-yard touchdown for his team on the opening drive against the Philadelphia Eagles. This was his 16th touchdown.

11 digs. Okoro recorded her sixth double-double of the year, with 11 kills and 15 digs. The first set of the match went to Dayton in a close 2523 contest, in spite of Boe’s 15 assists. The rest of the match proved to be all SLU, however, as SLU controlled the second set, 25-13, through a strong defensive performance, holding Davidson to a .037 attack percentage. Then, Boe’s 13 assists and Rygelski’s four kills led SLU to a set three win, 2514, while Boe’s two kills and

nine assists finished off the Billiken win in the fourth set, which was won 25-21. Next up for the Billikens will be an away match at Dayton, a conference match with big implications. The Billikens are currently second in the A-10, while Dayton is first, meaning that A-10 championship seeding could potentially be impacted by the result of the match. This will be the first of three road games for the Billikens before they finish up the regular season at home.

Women’s soccer slips to 2-4 in the A10, 8-7 overall

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eight saves, and Tolmais had a team-high three shots. With this performance, Benben passed Amanda Martin for third place on SLU’s career charts in saves (198) and minutes played (4,239). SLU returned to Hermann Stadium to play St. Bonaventure on Oct. 18. Although the Billikens destroyed the Bonnies in overall shots, 19-5, they ultimately fell 1-0 due to a goal in the 73 minute. Marshall led both teams in total shots with a career-high seven, and a career-high-tying three shots on goal. The Billikens had a 7-3 advantage in shots on goal and a 5-2 lead in corner kicks. This is the Billiken’s ninth game that has been decided by one goal this season, with six of these coming in the first six conference games. This is the first time that this has occurred in the history of the women’s program. With the loss, the Billikens drop to 8-7 overall and 2-4 in conference. They will continue their A-10 schedule on Oct. 22, against Saint Joseph’s in the annual “Kicks against Breast Cancer” with a 7 p.m. kickoff time. SLU’s successful completion of eight victories this season ties the total wins they had for last year when the team was 8-10 overall.

BY LEXIE VASOS, SPORTS EDITOR WHO TO JEER: BLAKE O’NEILL Michigan punter Blake O’Neill cost his team, the No. 12 Michigan Wolverines, the game in the final seconds against rival No. 7 Michigan State on Oct. 17. O’Neill bobbled the snap and fumbled the ball. Michigan State was able to run the football back for the touchdown, stealing a 27-23 victory. O’Neill has been receiving hate mail.

WHO TO FEAR: NEW YORK METS The New York Mets extended the Chicago Cubs’ record without a World Series title and are made a statement in the National League with the sweep. The Mets exploited all of Cubs pitcher Jake Arrieta’s weaknesses and handed him his first loss in almost three months on Oct. 18, after earning four runs.

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SPORTS

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Playoffs 2015 B L M

By CASEY WAUGHN Managing Editor

Tweet of the week

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Swept by the Mets, 0-4. Road to the NLCS: Defeated the No. 4 Pirates in the Wild Card game to make the eight-team bracket. Defeated the No. 1 Cardinals, 3-1, in the NLDS round of the playoffs. Went 97-65 in the regular season, taking third in the NL Central. Kansas City

“Not done yet. We want more! #LetsGo #FlyTheW”

Scores from the week Men’s Soccer Saturday, Oct. 10 Massachusetts Billikens Wednesday, Oct. 14 Wisconsin Billikens

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Player of the week Neal Fitzpatrick Cross Country

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Junior Neal Fitzpatrick of the men’s cross-country team was named Atlantic 10 Conference cross-country Performer of the Week, the first time he has earned this accolade. Fitzpatrick finished 15th at the Bradley Pink Classic this weekend in Peoria, Illinois, with a 4.97-mile time of 24:28.9. He has put together a consistent season, finishing in the top 20 in every race he has participated in thus far in the 2015 season. The Billikens race towards the end of their season with the A-10 Championships on Oct. 31 at Pole Green Park in Mechanicsville, Virginia.

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Road to the ALCS:

Defeated the No. 5 Astros, 3-2, in the ALDS round of the playoffs. Went 95-67 in the regular season, winning the AL Central division.

New York Mets Swept the Cubs in the NLCS, 4-0.

Road to the NLCS:

Defeated the No. 2 Dodgers, 3-2, in the NLDS round of the playoffs. Went 90-72 in the regular season, winning the NL East division.

Volleyball Friday, Oct. 9 George Washington Billikens

Currently up 2-1 over the Bluejays

Defeated the No. 3 Rangers, 3-2, in the ALDS round of the playoffs. Went 93-69 in the regular season, winning the AL East division.

Women’s Soccer Thursday, Oct. 8 Richmond Billikens

Royals

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their end exceptionally, allowing no shots on goal. Sophomore goalie Sascha Otte led the backline to victory and a successful shutout, his fourth of the season. The men welcomed VCU on Oct. 21 to Hermann Stadium to continue conference play. The Rams also are familiar with overtime as they have a record of 2-0-3 in conference. They also are one of two teams that haven’t lost a conference game yet, Dayton being the other team in the same position. The first 40 minutes of play were scoreless, with only two shots on goal apiece. SLU kept the ball on their attacking half for most of the first period of play, with some of the best chances of the game in favor of the Billikens. In the 41st minute, Hein took

a shot on goal after a scramble off a corner kick to be first on the board and take the lead 1-0. SLU remained just as dominant offensively in the second half. In the 56th minute, freshman forward Anthony Brown dribbled down the flank and cut the ball back on a VCU defender. Brown was clipped at the ankles and drew a penalty kick to give the Billikens a fifth look on goal. Senior defender Tyler David stepped up to the ball and placed the ball to the VCU goalie’s left side with ease to put SLU up 2-0. VCU outshot the Billikens overall 7-6, and both teams were granted four corner kicks. Sophomore keeper Sascha Otte recorded two saves. SLU moves to 2-1-2 in the A-10 and 6-5-2 overall. The Billikens will continue A-10 play on Oct. 24 against Dayton at home.

TRANSITION: Freshman forward Anthony Brown sprints up the field, advancing SLU’s offense verses Fordham. Saint Louis Athletics

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Arts Entertainment

October 22, 2015 arts@unewsonline.com Tess Brock, Arts Editor Natalie Riopelle, Assoc. Arts Editor

Kodaline: Irish rockers steal America’s heart

Ryan Quinn / Photo Editor

ROCK: Drummer Vinny May said that their live shows are “interpretations of the record...its just more real that way...instead of trying to make it sound exactly like the album.” By TESS BROCK Arts Editor

Kodaline, a modern rock Irish band, first came on my radar back in 2012 with their first extended play, “The Kodaline EP.” There was something different about this band. After listening to their melodies, the emotions that came out in their songs would remain in my head like that lingering tingle in your fingers and toes after a long day out in the snow. Their music had a feeling of both delicacy and adventure that stayed with me well after I listened to it. Since that

first EP, I’ve been hooked on Kodaline, spending the last four years hoping to see them live and filling every playlist of mine with at least one of their tracks to hold me over until then. My dreams (literally) came true when Kodaline came to St. Louis on Oct. 8 at The Grove’s Ready Room. The group returned back to the States on their fifth American tour promoting their sophomore album “Coming Up For Air.” Before the show, I chatted with the very easygoing drummer, Vinny May Jr., who first captured my attention with his

‘Heathers’ and heathens: a musical comedy By JOSHUA DEVITT Contributor

“Heathers,” presented by New Line Theatre, opened on the newly renovated Marcelle Theater stage two weeks ago Friday to a sold out house. Known for the “exploration of provocative, socially and politically relevant works of musical theatre,” New Line offers its rendition of “Heathers” as if it were a tour de force. Try though they may, the cast was unable to fully imbue life into what turns out to be shoddy writing. To begin the first act, the audience meets Veronica Sawyer (Anna Skidis), the “typical” high school student narrating to the audience the typical cast of characters — jocks, stoners, nerds, etc. This is until everyone kneels at the feat of the goddesses of the popular kids, the Heathers. Mean, cruel and bossy, they embody the literary device of what I’ll call the “high school antagonistic trope.” Heather, Heather and Heather (Sicily Mathenia, Cameisha Cotton and Larissa White, respectively) allow Veronica Sawyer to join them and become popular, so as to exploit her unnatural skill of forgery. The Heathers aren’t the only ones who take notice of the remarkable skills of Veronica. J.D. (Evan Fornachon) — a James Dean, Dylan Klebold bag of mixed up teenage angst gone wrong — seduces Veronica by singing the first love ballad of the show to the “7-Eleven Slurpee.” This was the first hint that writers Laurence O’Keefe and Kevin Murphy will require the audience to suspend their disbelief if they were going to follow the plot line in an enjoyable fashion. They strive to encapsulate the dichotomy of

teenage life, mixing serious themes and humor. This can be found in the song “Blue”, a doo-whop style tune that has the jocks Ram Sweeney and Kurt Kelly (Omega Jones and Clayton Humburg) justifying their potential date rape with the fact that they have blue-balls. It is important to note here that directors Scott Miller and Mike Dowdy moved most of the show into the high camp realm, uplifting the humorous and downplaying the dramatic portions. A decision made with intellect due to the structure of the script. On the technical side of things, the live band handled difficult, paired down music with precision, working with the singers instead of against them. Set designer Rob Lippert combines functionality, beauty and jarring color choices with the difficult action of the show. With aesthetics in mind, costume designer Sarah Porter gives each character a signature look without battling the tropes laid out by the authors. The actors and artistic staff, ultimately, were left with pieces and caricatures to portray. It is very reminiscent of high-camp sketch comedy instead of a fully developed modern musical. This is no fault to the troupe at New Line, for it is impossible to run a mile in only twenty feet. One exception to this lukewarm, thematic style of acting was Victoria Valentine, who dives deep into characterization for her role as the Stoner Chick. With catchy tunes, vibrant visuals and heathenistic humor, Heathers will delight anyone wanting to escape from the dullness of life and float into the realm of the surreal.

perfect head of styled hair. Having spent the majority of the past three years on the road, the band is certainly no newcomer to touring. Touring fuels them with motivation and is the root of why they are musicians. “This is what we love doing, writing music and playing in front of people, so we’re extremely happy that we’ve been able to release two records, and we’ve been able to put on tours in America and Europe that sell out…the whole being tired and stuff like that, and always being away from home, the shows makes up for the that,” May said.

This most recent tour focuses on their newest album, which the band made in two months—nearly a blink of an eye in the album production world—after finishing their tour supporting their debut album. The album title, “Coming Up For Air,” was inspired by the craziness that came from making the album so quickly. May said: “It was like taking a step back during the making of the record and from where we were at the moment and looking at everything we have done and achieved so far…We were just catching our breath and looking

at each other as people and being like, we’ve done this now, how do we go forward? ‘Coming Up for Air’ was like, we should’ve taken a break, but we didn’t.” The fact that the album came so quickly may cause some hesitation, but Kodaline didn’t need a lot of time to pump out fresh ideas. Each track on the album is different from the rest. The band created the demo for the smooth and catchy “Autopilot” in a hotel room with random items they could find around them—like a coin filled cup and spray cans. May joked: “We prob-

ably wrecked the heads of everyone in the hotel.” They brought these sounds into the studio with them and, at one point, sat around a wicker basket with some permanent markers to continue adding unique elements to the song. “Unclear” is another track with an unexpected twist—a children’s choir backs the song. May said the group referenced the Eminem song “Like Toy Soldiers” in the process, saying: “There is something really haunting See “Kodaline” on Page 8

In defense of the rock opera

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OPERA: Titus Andronicus (above) joins the select group of artists willing to take on the challenge of a rock opera. By TOM BERGAN Staff Writer

There is reason to be skeptical when a band announces that their next release will be a ‘concept’ album or a rock opera. As a fan or listener, you’re generally left with the mentality of “Why is this a thing? Why can’t you make a normal album like your last few records?” My reaction was no different earlier this year when the New Jersey punk band Titus Andronicus announced that they would be releasing a rock opera titled “The Most Lamentable Tragedy” (TMLT). This album is 29 tracks - 93 minutes split into five acts - and seems like its ambition might be a bit too much to succeed. But succeed it does. The album’s story follows a character known as “Our Hero.” He meets his doppelgänger, who has his whole

life figured out - taking “Our Hero” through many life events and dream sequences, with the whole story acting as a huge extended metaphor for manic depression. As much as I wanted to fight the fact that I absolutely loved a rock opera, I couldn’t any longer. I had given in to the rock opera world, and delved into the specifics of what exactly makes them so interesting. Titus Andronicus’ first album, “The Monitor,” was a concept album that was loosely based on themes of the Civil War. Because of this, it could make sense that Titus Andronicus would make a rock opera, but at the same time, it still seems crazy. Looking back at past rock operas, which include The Who’s “Tommy and Quadrophenia,” to Pink Floyd’s “The Wall,” to more recent albums such as Green Day’s “American Idiot” and Ken-

drick Lamar’s “Good Kid, m.A.A.d City,” the common link between all of these is that they’re often loved by critics but polarize fans. Regardless of how many 10/10 scores these albums get, why should anyone care about rock operas? Is there any reason someone should spend considerable time (such as 93 minutes with TMLT) listening to just one album? In short, yes. This is because these are some of the most incredibly artistic and well-made albums of the past 45 years. The difference between listening to a normal album front-to-back and a rock opera is that throughout the rock opera, you become emotionally invested in the music that is playing. There are characters to be concerned about, events that take place and ultimately a story that comes to a conclusion. The musicians who create these albums can’t

just piece together 12 songs and call it a day. Instead, they must not only come up with a story, but also write a whole album that is sonically cohesive while effectively telling the story it set out to communicate. It’s rewarding to listen to a rock opera, even if at times challenging. In “The Most Lamentable Tragedy,” there are many songs that are either under a minute, longer than seven minutes or have a full minute of silence between tracks. This isn’t something that is exclusive to Titus Andronicus’ album, many concept albums have songs that dwindle on the longer side - that’s what it takes to successfully tell these narratives. Individually, these songs wouldn’t make too much sense, especially the short, See “Rock opera” on Page 8

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

October 22, 2015

Kodaline: ‘All I Want’ Rock Opera OUT On The

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Music Ian Fisher with Reverend John DeLore and Samuel Gregg Off Broadway Oct. 23, 8:00 p.m. Drive By Truckers with Johnathan Tyler The Pageant Oct. 24, 8:00 p.m. Wild Child with Max Frost and Scarlet Tanager The Firebird Oct. 27, 8:00 p.m. Twenty One Pilots with Echosmith Chaifetz Arena Oct. 31, 7:30 p.m. Mat Kearney with Parachute The Pageant Oct. 30, 8:00 p.m.

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when you have it over semidark music, it makes it really eerie.” One of their producers set up a laptop and some microphones and used his own child’s school choir for the song. With these exciting new tracks to add to the set lists, my expectations for the show were high. Anticipation rushed through me as Kodaline took the stage, as I was finally seeing the band that I had spent so many hours listening to. The band started with their upbeat single, “Ready.” As the show picked up steam, they played some old favorites, “Way Back When” and “High Hopes,” which got the crowd singing along. Throughout the set, the band bounced between their old and new material, which was a perfect balance between nostalgia and novelty. Performances of “Love Like This” and “Lost” really highlighted the talent the group holds as musicians, proving that certain songs are meant to be played live. While coming on for their encore, Kodaline started with an unplugged version of “Everything Works Out in the End.” No microphones were used, the only thing with them was a guitar. The crowd hushed down in order

Ed Sheeran: Jumpers for Goal Posts Regal St. Louis Stadium 18 & IMAX Oct. 22-26 Beasts of No Nation Tivoli Theatre Through Oct. 29 Crimson Peak In theaters Currently The Martian In theaters Currently Bridge of Spies In theaters Currently

Theater Scotland Road St. Louis University Theatre Oct. 23 & 24 at 8:00 p.m. Oct 25 at 2:00 p.m. Heathers Marcelle Theater Through Oct. 24. Matilda: The Musical Fabulous Fox Oct. 21-Nov. 2 Angel Street The Repertory of St. Louis Through Nov. 8

BLAST: Steve Garrigan (above) plays the piano while belting in the microphone as the crowd enjoys the ride. to hear lead singer’s, Steve Garrigan, instructions for us to the sing the chorus. The result, with a few missed lines due to the crowd’s eagerness to sing along, was enchanting—reminding me that sometimes the simplest performances are the most memorable. Kodaline ended with their hit, “All I Want,” leaving the audience with the song that began it all. Garrigan had a captivating stage presence. He has a powerful voice, and he croons with every ounce of his being—filling the music with life and soul. With May on the drums, Mark Prendergast on the guitar and Jason Boland on the bass,

the quartet’s chemistry was present throughout each song. Most importantly, there was no feeling of separation between artist and crowd that is often present at concerts these days with artists who often robotically go through their set without connecting with the crowd. Instead, Kodaline is just a group of down-to-earth friends doing what they are passionate about for fans they genuinely care for. That’s what makes Kodaline great. They are more than just a band; they are an honest group aching to make music and eager to witness the effects it has on people just like me.

Chopin, ‘Cinderella’ and ‘C minor’ help Powell Hall ring with music By CHANDANA KAMARAJ Contributor

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People filled the Powell Hall on Oct. 3 as it housed a powerful classical performance, which featured both the Saint Louis Symphony, conducted by Russian guest artist Vassily Sinaisky, and the highlight of the show: the world-renown Argentine pianist, Ingrid Fliter. She displayed her legendary talent in the night’s second piece, which consisted of movements from Piano Concerto No. 2 in F minor, op. 21 (1829), composed by Chopin. The other pieces in the concert comprised selections from Cinderella Suite No. 1, op. 107 (1946), which was placed first on the program, composed by Prokofiev, and ended with the Symphony No. 3 in C minor, op. 44 (1928). The first piece performed, a ballet from sections of Cinderella - including the movements Introduction, Pas de chat, Quarrel, Cinderella’s Waltz and Midnight - was my personal favorite. The instrument that stood out to me in this piece was the rich clarinet that played throughout. The notes in this piece truly seemed magical, aided greatly by the warm strings and the percussion, and I could almost visualize the actions of Cinderella, her prince, her stepmother, and the “quarrel” between her and her two stepsisters. One of the movements that had the most impact on me was the last one Midnight. This piece was led by both the bass voices and the percussion, beginning with large drums portraying the famous clock signaling midnight, then leading into the joyful climax as Cinderella finally does find her Prince Charming. The middle piece played by the symphony was movements from Piano Concerto No. 2 in F minor, op. 21 (1829), composed by Chopin, which consisted of Maestoso, Larghetto, and Allegro vivace, which was played by Gilmore Artist Award Winner, Ingrid Fliter. Frederic Chopin was a Polish composer who lived during

the Romantic Era and was known for his piano compositions, which were inspired by the works of J. S. Bach, Mozart and Schubert. Throughout all three movements of the piece, the second being the most popular, Chopin uses simple tunes and expresses his orchestral expertise to emphasize the romantic era through lullabies. Much of the emotions portrayed here were provided through the performance of the solo pianist, who received a well-deserved standing ovation. I noticed throughout the piece how she swayed with the lullaby and jumped, giving us impactful notes, with the piece finally ending in a quick run, where the beauty of the composition is exposed. Next came a piece from

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The orchestral strings and the winds bring up a smooth underlying tone, the solo violin then comes in with the high notes, continuing the theme of unrest.

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the opera “The Fiery Angel” by Sergei Prokofiev. Prokofiev, a Russian composer, pianist and conductor, was born in 1891 and, after the revolution and with permission from the Soviet Union, left Russia, moving to various places in the United States, Germany and Paris. During this time, he was known as one of the major composers of the 20th century. At the point of the Great Depression, Prokofiev wrote the Symphony No. 3 in C minor, op. 44, (from the opera “The Fiery Angel”), which was prevented from being staged in his lifetime. Four movements were played from this piece, which was played at the end of the concert, including Moderato, Andante, Allegro agitato and Andante mosso. The first movement begins with a large crash of the cymbals and increases in intensity, evoking a feeling of threat

and disturbance, which continues as the strings bring on a sense of sadness. The bass voices and winds then come in quick staccato notes and fast runs, developing a large climax, which then becomes mellow through the strings again. Throughout the movement, there are many clashes that take place between the winds and the strings. Before the movement ends, both percussion instruments and the orchestra pronounce loud marching pulses, and the piece ends with high winds playing at a slower pace, portraying the aftermath of the instrumental tension. The second movement of this piece, Andante, is played in a moderately slow tempo, as suggested by its name. This movement represents various themes in nature during the springtime. The orchestral strings and the winds bring up a smooth underlying tone, the solo violin then comes in with high notes, continuing the theme of unrest. The beginning of the third movement starts with high note runs, which force feelings of agitation that are complimented by the screeching violins. Over this, high-pitched notes of the flutes are played along with the loud drums and the brass instruments. The middle of the piece contains harmony among the woodwinds, portraying the folk-textured sound of Russian winds, reaching a sense of agreement with the brass instruments. But not for long, as the movement ends with amplified distressed voices singing together, bringing back the melodic theme from the beginning of the movement. This same theme was expressed in the fourth movement as well. A warm applause swept through the hall at the end of the concert, as the audience thoroughly appreciated each composition that was performed throughout the night. At the end, I clapped with great satisfaction, filled with the intention of seeing this wonderful orchestra play again as I was mesmerized by the magical experience that they had given me.

most silent ones. But when it is placed within the whole album, it becomes a cog in this big, beautiful machine. It turns listening to a record into an experience that is just as much listening to music as it is following a story, similar to watching a movie or stage production unfold before your very ears. As long as rock operas are around, they will receive flak and have unavoidable losses of listeners along the way, simply because some people

do not want to put any work into the music that they listen to. This is simply a weeding out of fans who wouldn’t fully appreciate the art, time and hard work that goes into these albums. Titus Andronicus has a unique saying, which is also their band slogan: “Titus Andronicus Forever.” I say along with that, “Rock operas and concept albums forever,” because as long as they’re around, the boundaries of music will continue to be expanded and tested.

‘Standard’ chicken, uncommonly good By PATRICK HYLAND Staff Writer

If you find yourself already missing the home cooking you may have enjoyed over fall break, your next “homecooked” meal is awaiting you just two miles from campus. Just like coffee, fried chicken is everywhere, and for good reason: it is delicious. Old Standard Fried Chicken, on Tower Grove Avenue, is not competing with any fast food chicken chain because it is on an entirely different level. This is country fried chicken at its best. If you doubt just how “country” this place is, a wall covering featuring a country field scene of crops against an idyllic blue sky is ready to remind you that this is country with a capital “C.” Walking in, the place has the feel of a barn (the firefighters at the next table were also commenting on the “open frame” design of the restaurant). In fact, the building, which was formerly an auto body shop, was originally built as a stable in the 1920s for the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department’s Mounted Patrol Unit. The cement floor and vintage lighting prove that this is about as country as it gets within just a short drive from campus. You will have to go soon if you want to enjoy the patio seating at the front of the restaurant, otherwise plan on waiting for a table at this no-frills chicken shop. If you are of age, enjoy some of the over fifty varieties of whiskey offered at the bar. In fact, all of the cocktails offered include whiskey in some form. As for food, you will not need a whole lot of time with the menu. It consists of only four parts: snacks, sandwiches, trimmings and fried chicken. Once you place your order, pick a song on the jukebox, and then prepare for the mouth-watering biscuits and chicken headed your way. Keeping with the whiskey theme, even the bar stools are made from old whiskey barrels. This is the sort of place that uses paper towels as napkins, and for good reason. This is not health food, so health nuts steer clear, but then again, a little bit of fried chicken never hurt anybody. One would be hard pressed

to find a better fried chicken joint in town, and, as good as the chicken is, the biscuits and the mac ‘n cheese are nothing to skimp out on, either. Vegetarians would be more than satisfied with a full serving of mac ‘n cheese and a snack of fried horseradish pickles with a side of housemade ranch. The biscuits are warm and tasty just as they are; still, try the yogurt sauce that comes with your meal for a strange but delicious fusion of Midwestern meets Mediterranean. The house-made hot sauce goes great with the crisp, warm chicken that you will likely have to eat slower than you want — mine must have come directly from the deep fryer. The Midwestern/Mediterranean combo is not completely by accident. The owner, Ben Poremba, is from Israel and first came to the States as a teenager. The idea of the restaurant came to him over a glass of wine while at the neighboring wine bar, Olio, which he also owns. Purportedly, Poremba declared: “I am gonna open a fried chicken place,” while those around him laughed. Forty pounds later, Poremba had tasted, tested and thought through his way to over one-hundred fried chicken restaurants across the country. The result is delicious. Saint Louis University ought to award Poremba an honorary doctorate in poultry because the food is just that good. Again, fried chicken is everywhere, but not fried chicken like this. All of the chicken at Old Standard is sourced from an Amish coop in Indiana. That means, the Old Standard pays a premium for their ethicallytreated-and-sourced chicken, so biting through the signature crisp double breading is like finding a succulent surprise that is both tasty and ethical. If you are looking for some comfort food, grab your ID, money and a friend, and head to Old Standard. Or don’t be afraid to go alone, for it’s a fried chicken experience like none you have had before. You will not regret it.

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CHICKEN: Making already great food even better, the Old Standard’s chicken delivers deliciousness.

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October 22, 2015 opinion@unewsonline.com Joshua Connelly, Opinion Editor

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How freshmen can rebound from low grades “For the love of God, go talk to your professors. Very few of them actually want to see students fail, and if they are teaching a class with freshmen in it, chances are this is not the first time they have seen students pull bad grades at midterms. If you go talk to them and then make an effort to show that you are putting more effort or work into the class, you are more likely than not to see improvements by the end of the semester. They are a great resource, so use them!” — Alex Hanel “One thing that I’ve always found helpful when it comes to studying for classes is to either study alone, or to

study with classmates other than your close friends. When you study with friends, you are much more likely to get sidetracked, and your concentration will be compromised. When I choose to study either alone or with people I don’t know as well, I find that I am able to concentrate far better than I would otherwise. In addition to the people with whom you study, the location is also important. You will get more done in a quiet environment than a loud one, as obvious as that may sound. I love to study off campus, especially at the St. Louis Public Library in the Central West End. The atmosphere there is perfect for some weekend studying.” — Joshua Connelly

“If you did not do well on your first SLU midterms, I could give you some fluffy advice about the need to study hard and ask questions going into finals, but I would like to offer a bit of tough love instead: Get your act together. You’re a freshman, and, unless you switch your major to something substantially different than what you’re doing now, it’s going to get harder. This is college; the days of coasting by on the weighted AP courses are over.” — Paul Brunkhorst “I’m not exactly the best person to ask about this topic, since I’ve never been the type to obsess about grades on a single test (or two…). If

you’re not happy with your grades, change something. Shut down that little voice in your head that’s saying “this isn’t fair”. Sure, a test might be difficult, but you aren’t being persecuted because teachers mark you off for a question you got wrong. Bitch and moan for a little to get it out of your system, but nobody likes the guy who’s always whining about how much that teacher “totally screwed me on that test”. You probably didn’t study enough, didn’t get enough outside help, or (gasp) you just aren’t cut out for your major — and contrary to what some may have you believe, that doesn’t mean the world is over.” — Ryan Quinn

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academic malpractice, this information was most likely attack on credibility and vepulled from a poll on Faceracity. The “Fact of the Day” book (I can hear Research board should have either a Methods professors exhalWorks Cited ing in frusreadily availtration), I able for the think that it curious passis probably erby looking true: We I also reject the to confirm undergrads claim that a group its ridiculous love Faceof monkeys – givclaims, or it book – and en enough time should go. any other – could eventuBut allow website that me to deallows us to ally write the next scend from share photos Great American my soapbox, and statuses, Novel. I have for a moment for that matalways scoffed at and defend ter. these claims. one recent W h a t statement does that found on the say about BSC whiteus? From board. “Facethe perspecbook is the most trafficked tive of an admittedly cyniwebsite among college stucal newspaper editor (me), dents,” it read (or something it screams: Hey! People don’t quite similar). Though this read newspapers! Print media

is dead! Anything over 400 the larger world. words is the new long-form Facebook, cell phones, essay! Run away fast and learn social media: the whole conhow to code! If it’s not quick glomerate of new technoloand likeable, gies should it’s not worth be viewed your time! as evolving But the modes of enBut the prevalence prevalence and tertainment. and accessibility accessibility of Just as we of Facebook and Facebook and figured out other socialthat smokother social media media and Ining – another and Internet media ternet media pastime once do not diminish the do not diminwildly popuvalue of traditional ish the value lar – causes modes of commuof traditional cancer and nication – books, modes of disease, it communic awon’t be long newspapers, magtion – books, (I hope) beazines. n e w s p ap e r s , fore the detrimagazines. mental effects I think that of social mepeople still dia-induced crave reading material that short attention spans are realtruly engages the mind, that ized. Traditional media forms, takes more than two minutes I believe, will make a roaring to read, that carries weight in comeback.

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Most students have probably noticed the “Fact of the Day” board next to the information desk in the BSC. I want to propose something that I hope is obvious: Most of the “facts” posted there are not true. No, I don’t really think that scientists have confirmed that early morning classes do not allow students to take in as much information as classes taught in the afternoon – and that, thus, sleeping in is better for learning. And yes, I also reject the claim that a group of monkeys – given enough time – could eventually write the next great American novel. I have always scoffed at these claims, and though they may be amusing, they seem to solidify academia’s greatest fear: using Wikipedia – or some other easily manipulated website – as a source for facts. SLU should halt this type of

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Perhaps these are simply the musings of someone with a vested interest in the continuation of the often-shunned forms of media. But I seriously believe that there is still a space in today’s world for newspapers and books and all the things that force one to think deeply and not scroll past something of immediate interest. The “Fact of the Day” board may, in fact, provide a great service to students; with it, we have the opportunity to challenge the truthfulness of its claims and flex our educational muscles. Maybe this whiteboard is actually a sign of SLU’s support of its student-run paper. Always do honest research, it seems to be saying. Embrace media that works hard to bring you stories and useful information. The short translation: Read the UNews.

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that have followed him for months, Trump still leads the GOP pack in every national poll and in most state polls. Both an Oct. 20 Monmouth poll and an Oct. 21 ABC News/Washington Post poll put Trump 10 points ahead of Ben Carson, who has been Joshua Connelly in second place for more than a month. Some polls show On Oct. 13, NBC anthe gap between Trump and nounced that Republican Carson to be in the single presidential front-runner digits, but no significant poll Donald Trump will host the since mid-July has put anyone Nov. 7 episode of “Saturday other than Trump in the lead, Night Live,” a move that repnationally. resents a complete 180 from Some initially equated the stance the Trump’s rise network took in the polls in severing to a summer all ties with fling, insinuThe more expothe billionaire ating that his sure Trump gets, business mosupporters the more likely it is gul following would settle his offensive, down and that people may derogator y choose an esstart to see him comments tablishment as likable, and about uncandidate therefore a more documented once the dereasonable candiMexican imbates started. date. This is called migrants, in But we are June. now nearly a the mere-exposure Trump has month into effect ... [H]e may spent the four autumn. Two be banking on it. months since GOP debates announcing have come his campaign and gone — denouncanother is ing political correctness and coming up on Oct. 28 — and making inflammatory stateTrump is still dominating, in ments against various groups the polls and in media coverof people, including Latinos, age. A man whom no one rewomen and veterans. He has garded as a serious candidate drawn backlash from advo— a man with no political excacy groups across the United perience whatsoever — now States, including the National has the inside track to the ReCouncil of La Raza, the Napublican nomination. Should tional Hispanic Leadership that not startle or concern us Agenda and Iraq and Afghana little? istan Veterans of America. It should. But what should Despite the controversies even be more eye-opening

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(and disappointing) is the decision by NBC and “Saturday Night Live” to ignore Trump’s defamatory comments — and to opt for a sure ratings boost, shunting aside the status and feelings of Latinos, women and veterans. The more exposure Trump gets, the more likely it is that people may start to see him as likable, and therefore a more reasonable candidate. This is called the mere-exposure effect, and you can bet that Trump is familiar with it. In fact, he may be banking on it. This will be Trump’s second time hosting the latenight show — the first was in April 2004; but it will be his first time as a politician, and there is an important distinction to be made there. Sure, SNL has allowed politicians, including presidential candidates, to host in the past; and more, still, have made cameos in single sketches — as Hillary Clinton did in the season 41 premiere, on Oct. 3. But allowing Trump to host, despite his racist comments against Latinos, his sexist comments against women and his open disrespect for John McCain, who Trump claims is not a war hero because he was captured by the enemy, is contemptible. By letting Trump host, NBC and “Saturday Night Live” are choosing ratings over moral conscience, and they should be condemned for it. I would strongly urge those who wish to stand with Latinos, women and veterans to avoid watching Trump host on Nov. 7. Nothing positive can come of this SNL … Saturday night lunacy.

father filled his struggle, his meal. Dr. Hicks shared how emptiness, with drugs. This this upbringing makes her exstruggle at home only brought tremely open and receptive to greater purpose to Dr. Hicks’ the stories she hears from stuown life and role in her family. dents today. The second way to find The challenges of the colyour mission, according to lege years were hardly limited Dr. Hicks, is to find your purto move-in day. After an aspose in life, or perhaps first, sault just before her senior become convinced that you year of college, Dr. Hicks have a purpose. For Dr. Hicks, found herself going from hosher father created the void pital, to courtroom, to taking that had to be filled in her a semester off from college alfamily. It would be Dr. Hicks together. In this time of trial, who would raise her younger Dr. Hicks actually felt combrother, Willy. While any oldfortable telling her story, beer sibling might be expected cause people needed to hear it. to help with This gave her his or her purpose, and siblings, like what gives her changing a purpose now, The second way diaper, runshe shared, to find your misning an erwas coming to sion, according rand, or offerwork and seeing brotherly ing students to Dr. Hicks, is to or sisterly adin need. Dr. find your purpose vice, for Hicks, Hicks shared in life, or perhaps, this reality that it is fambe convinced that c u l m i n at e d ily and friends you have a purin her brothwho often so pose. er refusing clearly see to leave her the purpose side when she in a student’s moved in as a life, so finding freshman at your purpose college. Dr. Hicks’ introducdoes not happen in a vacuum, tion to the “college nightlife” but through experience and was comforting her younger conversation with those who brother until 2 a.m., when he know you best. was finally convinced to leave. Thirdly, one seeking to For that emotional day, “every find their personal mission in sharp corner became maglife must also constantly seek netized to his head.” Willy opportunities for meaningstruggled to see his older sisfulness and passion. For Dr. ter go because she was more Hicks, the Agape Latte event than just an older sister, but was a case in point. While also the loving parent that was she normally might already missing in his life. Dr. Hicks be sleeping by the time the shared that her family lived event finished, she knew that from paycheck to paycheck, her 90-year-old self was chaland sometimes from meal to lenging her to accept the op-

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Since my freshman year at a Jesuit prep school, I have written my name in the upper left corner of quizzes, tests, papers and every homework assignment, along with the letters “AMDG” in the upper right corner. On a recent paper I turned in, my professor circled the letters and put a question mark next to them. This infuriated me and conjured up thoughts regarding the status of our university as a Jesuit institution. While Saint Louis University may have “Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam” in its logo and a Jesuit residence on campus, our nude statues outnumber our religious statues by quite a bit; we put a heavier penalty on drinking offenses than fornicating offenses; and we have distinguished professors who are unsure of what “AMDG,” the motto of the Society of Jesus, stands for. Despite the statue of St. Ig-

portunity, the opportunity for meaningfulness and passion. Dr. Hicks mentioned that in order to seek opportunities for meaningfulness, one must be willing to be in meaningful spaces. For her, and the students in attendance, that meant the Bill Grill on a late Tuesday evening. The event was an opportunity for Dr. Hicks to tell her story and to offer students a chance to hear it and relate to it. Lastly, Dr. Hicks shared that authenticity, too, was a way to find your personal mission in life. The Agape Latte event itself was another illustration of this point. Dr. Hicks shared how she was trying to be 100 percent transparent, “which is really hard to do right now.” She recognized the role that others, and in this case the students in attendance, continually play in that endeavor, saying, “I am here for you to check me.” Authenticity, for Dr. Hicks, is simply the intersection of one’s head, heart and hands. That is, the overlapping of one’s thoughts, beliefs or feelings, and the way one fuses and connects the two. Sadly, Dr. Hicks shared, too many people do not have the time to integrate their beliefs and feelings with the other two aspects of authenticity. Dr. Hicks shared that she felt “blessed to be a blessing.” Her conviction that she is supposed to live and tell her story will only guarantee that she continues to bless SLU’s campus and students with her wisdom and sincere love, all while bringing her own life joy, purpose, passion and authenticity.

natius of Loyola on the Quad, the opposite sex in dorms past a statue of Mary near Hercertain hours. They seem to mann Stadium, and a statue of put a heavier penalty on what Jesus sitting on a bench near violates moral law according College Church, religious art to Catholic doctrine, than loat SLU is very underwhelmcal and state laws regarding ing. Our campus is full of alcohol consumption. Meannude — frankly, odd — statwhile at SLU, a student can get ues. Instead of populating our away with having a student campus with art that reminds of the opposite sex spend the us of our night in their mission, we dorm room, took down a while a stustatue of Fr. dent that is [O]ur nude statues DeSmet, S.J., found with outnumber our reand the Naan open beer ligious statues by tive Ameriin their room cans he was can face grave quite a bit; we put praying with. trouble from a heavier penalty This statue the university. on drinking offenswas taken I believe es than fornicating down bethat the conoffenses; and we cause it was cerns brought have professors misunderup above stood and have lead to who are unsure those against SLU’s straying what ‘AMDG’ ... the statue from its Jemeans. didn’t realize suit Catholic the incredmission and ible respect the lack of that Fr. DeSmet had for Naemphasis on the cultivation tive Americans and the reof faith and justice in our stuspect that Native Americans dents. Saint Louis University had for Fr. DeSmet in return. should strive to direct its proAfter visiting and talkfessors in a way that they uning with students from the derstand the history and misUniversity of Notre Dame, I sion of the Society of Jesus. learned of their rules regardEvery student, administrator, ing underage consumption of and faculty member should alcohol and having students of know what “AMDG” means.

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In the first Agape Latte held at SLU, Dean of Students Dr. Mona Hicks sang, cried, laughed and loved. During midterms week, the audience was skimpy, but attentive. Dr. Hicks shared that her bedtime is normally not too far from the event’s 8:30 p.m. start time, but she accepted the invitation to speak to students because, as she phrased it, opportunities like Agape Latte are the most important things she does in life. The talk was aimed at helping students find their personal mission, which is actually exactly what drove Dr. Hicks to ultimately go from a biology and pre-med student-athlete at St. Edward’s University, to an executive position in higher education at SLU. Dr. Hicks’ talk was neither a lecture nor an informational workshop. It was the sort of talk that comes every once in a while from someone who really cares, a heart-to-heart sometimes difficult to find on a busy, hectic college campus. It takes a special person to fill the space of a part college cafeteria, part sports bar, part night club that the Bill Grill seems to try and fit. In fact, the multi-function use of the space seemed to par-

allel Dr. Hick’s own personal one to find their own personal interests of food, sports and mission in life. music. Dr. Hick’s used the First, find an opportunity song, “Joyful, Joyful” to help to understand joy. That is, open her time with the 50 or identify joy for yourself. As so students scattering among much as other people may the tables and booths in the try, only you can know what Bill Grill. When the food serit is that brings you joy. The vice staff intermittently interanswers could be as diverse rupted to announce the next and as many as the kinds and order ready at the counter, number of people on the planDr. Hick’s jokingly repeated et. Perhaps a simpler question the number, ready to swing is to ask, “What brings you between humor and honesty peace?” Peace is different than as seamlessly as a successful happiness, according to Dr. executive would. Hicks, because happiness is Far from the dorky Ph.D. but a moment in time. This type that means that might trip happiness, to over his or her be substanown shoelactive and enThe cigares, Dr. Hicks during, must smoking, Diet looks like she be generated can still score all the time, Coke-drinking, the winning which is exleather-Birkin-bagpenalty kick actly the sort carrying Hicks for her colof angle comwith a dope afro lege soccer panies use to would probably team. But as market their have at least four the 40 minproducts utes or so of and services. things to share... sharing went The pursuit on, it became of happiness clear that is becomes an far from how endless rat Dr. Hicks see herself now. In race of more, more, more. fact, having recently discovThe search for joy and ered that she has a wellness peace was personal for Dr. age of 90, Dr. Hicks embraced Hicks since, as a precocious the report and daydreamed, child, she was able to recogin a very Ignatian way, of what nize how “unwell” her father her 90-year-old self might was. Quite literally a genius, have to share both with herDr. Hicks’ father was on the self and the students gathered. design teams for the first The “cigar-smoking, Diet cordless phone, the Frito Coke-drinking, patent-leathLay logo and the K-Car, the er-Birkin-bag-carrying Hicks world’s first sedan. The sucwith a dope afro” would probcess in the engineering labs ably have at least four things and boardrooms did not necto share, she decided. What essarily carry over into the follows are four ways for anyHicks home life. Dr. Hicks’

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