College Edition

April 1, 2022

Editorial Board Sarah Vandermolen Editor-in-Chief sarahvandermolen @stfrancis.edu

Student led, student written.

UNIVERSITY

COMMENTARY

4 Letter from the Editor

27 Should I Get My Master's?

Jessica Scroppo Assistant Editor Art Director jessicascroppo@stfrancis.edu Dallas Matlock Sports & Advertising dallasmatlock@stfrancis.edu

28 Make Every Day Fun

Valerie Reyes Entertainment Editor valeriereyes@stfrancis.edu

6 - 7 Campus News

SPORTS

8 - 9 Local News

30 - 31 Musical Chairs: NFL Edition

Rory Richards PR Specialist roryrichards@stfrancis.edu

NEWS

10 - 11 World News

ENTERTAINMENT 12 WCSF Top Ten & Staff Picks 13 How to Get TikTok Famous 14 - 15 What to Wear: A Guide

FEATURE 20 - 21 Freshman Advice 22 Covid and the Classroom 23 The Untold Truth About College 24 - 25 Love Thy Neighbor

34 Spring Sports Schedule

April Foo

ls!

17 Student Discounts

32 - 33 Foreign Exchange Athletes

Dr. Scott Marshall Advisor smarshall@stfrancis.edu

Staff Writers Noëllie Inard Cosme Lozano Lucy Erika Ann Magat Alex Mielcarz Frank Piegari

Layout Contributors Saba Aamir Cosme Lozano Dallas Matlock

Cover Photo: Sports Illustrated, www.si.com

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Jessica Scroppo

Dallas Matlock

Rory Richards

EDITORS

Sarah Vandermolen

Valerie Reyes

Policies The USF Encounter is published by the students of the University of St. Francis, 500 Wilcox Street, Joliet, Illinois, 60435. The newspaper office is located in room S413C of Tower Hall. The USF Encounter phone number is 815.740.3816.

As a member of USF Campus Media, the USF Encounter strives to produce a publication that stresses quality writing and design.By reporting on issues that may be sensitive in nature, the USF Encounter aims to educate, inform and persuade students on topics that affect their lives on and off campus. Editorial pages provide USF Encounter staff with opportunities to express thoughtful views on controversial topics. Letters to the Editor represent the opinion of the author and are not necessarily opinions of the USF Encounter Staff. Publications of letters to the editor are subject to space availability and management discretion. Letters are also subject to editing. Letters to the editor or any other submissions may be dropped off at the USF Encounter office or emailed to encounter@stfrancis.edu. The USF Encounter is printed by RICOH Services on the campus of the University of St. Francis.

As a Catholic university rooted in the liberal arts, we are a welcoming community of learners challenged by Franciscan values and charism, engaged in a continuous pursuit of knowledge, faith, wisdom, and justice, and ever mindful of a tradition that emphasizes reverence for creation, compassion and peacemaking. We strive for academic excellence in all programs, preparing women and men to contribute to the world through service and leadership.

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Letter From the Editor-in-Chief Thank you for picking up this month’s edition of the Encounter, “College Edition.” In this issue, you will find a story offering advice for freshmen, an opinion piece on whether a master’s degree is important and a plea to everyone that decides to live on campus.

As you may have guessed, due to the cover and the date of publication, this issue serves as our April Fool’s edition. After looking through the archives for our past issue, “Flipping Through Time,” we stumbled upon a cover that we just had to do something with.

Based on the April 1, 2011 issue, pictured below, we hope our Sports Illustrated inspired cover gave you a nice laugh. If you liked that, you’ll “cheer” for our “centerfold” poster even more.

This issue also comes with some sad news. After this semester, I will no longer be Editor-in-Chief of the Encounter. It was an upsetting thing to hear and an even sadder thing to write.

I have come to love being the Editor for the Encounter. I feel that I have had such an amazing opportunity to expand my skills and to work together with such great people. However... it is time to pass the torch.

I’m going to miss being such a big part of the magazine, but I have such high hopes for my replacement, Valerie Reyes.

Val is such a dedicated and hardworking person. She’s so creative, and I know she’s the perfect person for the job.

I can’t wait to see all she does as Editor-in-Chief.

Again, thank you for picking up the “College Edition” of the Encounter! I hope you love it just as much as we do.

With love,

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CAMPUS NEWS

By: Sarah Vandermolen Editor-in-Chief

USF Named a Sub-recipient of Bureau of Justice Assistance Grant Award At the end of 2021, the U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance awarded a grant of $476,000 to the Joliet Police Department (JPD). According to a press release from the University of St. Francis (USF), the university “was named a sub-recipient as part of the grant award.”

The Joliet Police Department intends to use the money to “...fund crisis intervention training for its officers to improve service call responses involving individuals with mental health issues,” according to www.stfrancis.edu.

needed treatment and ancillary services, such as housing, food, benefits, clothing, and healthcare. It’s my hope that this grant will ultimately reduce the ‘revolving door’ of incarceration for persons with mental illness in the Joliet community,” said Honegger in a press release from USF. The project is expected to span three years: one year of planning and two years of implementation.

USF assistant professor and social work department chairperson, Laura Honegger, Ph.D., MSSW, LCSW, explains that the collaboration will “better connect individuals with mental illness to needed treatment and services.”

“This collaborative partnership will provide both dispatchers and police officers with specialized training to facilitate the diversion of individuals with mental illness to

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2022 Sister Clare Award Winner Announced The University of St. Francis would like to congratulate Patricia Alvarez as this year’s winner of the Sister Clare award.

the spirit of our sister, Clare.”

Alvarez, an administrative assistant at Washington Junior High School was nominated for the award by a parent from the community.

According to www.stfrancis.edu, “The award, presented during Women’s History Month in March, recognizes women of vision who have transformed Pictured: (from left to right) nominator, the world in their time, is presented each Alcarez, Washington Junior High School Principal year to a deserving recipient by USF in

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Trustee Fr. James Lewis to be Inducted into the Mount Carmel High School Hall of Fame 1980s, I was happy to experience the same spirit that existed when I was a student; a timeless blend that somehow articulated that Carmel’s work is God’s work. The enthusiasm of students remains inspiring today. This provides renewal and challenge: a restoration of the fine witnesses offered in my youth The induction ceremony will take place and a call to evoke creative responses to during the school’s annual alumni the challenges of the Good News,” said Fr. Lewis. banquet.

A University of St. Francis trustee, Fr. James Lewis, will be inducted into the Mount Carmel Hall of Fame. Fr. Lewis served as a faculty member at Mount Carmel High School from 1984-1988 and has served as a guidance counselor since 2015.

According to a press release from USF, Fr. Lewis attended Mount Carmel, and later returned to teach after being ordained as a Catholic priest.

“As a newly ordained priest and teacher at MCHS in the mid-to-late

anniversary celebrating my graduation from Mount Carmel,” according to www.stfrancis.edu.

Fr. James Lewis has been a member of the University’s Board of Trustees since 2008, pictured below.

Fr. Lewis holds much pride for Mount Carmel stating, “Being a small contributor to Mount Carmel’s substantial history is meaningful…

Receiving this honor is appropriately humbling. Enriching the occasion is the fact that this is the fiftieth

American Red Cross Blood Drive at USF on Friday, April 8

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The University of St. Francis (USF) will be hosting an American Red Cross blood drive on Friday, April 8. The drive will take place in the Assembly Hall Gym at the St. Clare Campus, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

All guests will be required to present either proof of COVID-19 vaccination or proof of a negative COVID-19 test (dated within one week of their visit to campus).

According to www.stfrancis.edu, donors should expect the following:

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- Providing hand sanitizer for use before entering the drives, as well as throughout the donation process; - Following social distancing guidelines between donors including entry, donation and refreshment areas; - Ensuring face masks or coverings are worn by both staff and donors (masks will be provided for all donors who do not bring their own face coverings);

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- Wearing gloves, and changing gloves often; - Using sterile collection sets and antiseptic scrub for every donation.

The St. Clare Campus is located at 1550 Plainfield Road in Joliet.

To schedule an appointment and for more information, visit www. redcrossblood.org.

- Routinely disinfecting surfaces, equipment and donor touched areas;

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LOCAL NEWS

By: Jessica Scroppo Assistant Editor

I-Cash Service Mobile Unit Comes to Shorewood The mobile unit will be located at 25448 Seil Road in Shorewood from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call 217-782-7044.

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Troy Township is offering mobile driver services and an I-Cash service to residents. Troy Township is in partnership with State Representative Larry Walsh Jr. to offer these services in a mobile unit location on April 12.

Illinois residents can renew, duplicate or correct driver’s licenses and identification cards. REAL ID’s or driving tests will not be available at the mobile unit.

A Rules of the Road review course is scheduled from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Residents can register for the course by calling 815-744-1963.

Workers Protest Outside Jefferson Street Planet Fitness The developing Planet Fitness construction on Jefferson Street is not using union labor. Protestors of Local 174 have been protesting outside of the old Kmart for over a week.

The inflatable rat, a symbol of unfair wages or working conditions, has been standing outside surrounded by protestors holding “Planet Fitness Unfair to Workers” signage.

The dispute surrounds Planet Fitness hiring Stages Construction.

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Stages Construction offers less than standard pay and benefits to those working on the Joliet Planet Fitness facility.

A flyer from protestors states, “Hurting one hurts all. Don’t let quality area standard wages and benefits disappear in your community!”

According to the Joliet Patch, the construction of the Tony’s Fresh Market next door is using union labor.

Joliet Stepping Stones Receives Grant The Joliet Stepping Stones location is receiving a $2,000,000 grant.

Congressman Bill Foster states that the grant will be used to build an eight-unit apartment building on its Joliet property on 1621 Theodore Street and 1620 Plainfield Road.

Each apartment will include two bedrooms and one bathroom

fit into a 750 square foot space.

According to the Joliet Patch, a housing manager and assistant housing manager will be living in the eighth apartment unit.

Stepping Stones is a recovery based housing unit for women and children in Joliet and the surrounding areas. They are nonprofit and provide clinical and recovery support for those with substance use disorders.

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St. Mary Carmelite Catholic Church Construction Construction is continuing at St. Mary Carmelite Catholic Church in Joliet.

The staircase leading up to the actual church was recently knocked down, causing some concern by residents. Gould Brothers Excavating and Demolition had previously stated that

the church was not to be demolished.

The first of the demolition was the Fiat House next to the church. The Fiat House housed priests for decades and was built in the 1870s.

According to the Joliet Patch, the Gould Brothers

Excavating and Demolition began the job in early February.

The demolition has continued for over a month. St. Mary Church has been vacant since 1991 and is no longer a viable parish.

Photo courtesy of the Joliet Patch

New Joliet West District 204 Principal Joliet West has officially named their new high school principal.

Joliet Patch's reporting.

Tecara Parker is set to replace Teresa Gibson.

Gibson has chosen to step down as a teacher from her principal position, taking Joliet Township a pay cut of more than Superintendent Karla $80,000 according to the Guseman states, “Mrs.

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Parker will begin at Joliet West District 204 as principal starting this summer beginning July 1.

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Parker began as dean of students for Joliet West in 2019 before her current position as director of pupil personnel services.

Parker has demonstrated her dedication to the students and families at Joliet West in her previous and current role within the district.”

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WORLD NEWS

By: Staff

Russia Blocks Google News as Ukraine Invasion Continues Russia has blocked Google News from the country after its promotion of "inauthentic information" about the invasion of Ukraine.

News from Russian users within hours.

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A statement provided by Interfax, a Russian International Information Group, announced, "The mentioned US internet news resource provided Google has implemented a new policy that restricts monetization on access to numerous publications and materials containing unreliable, content that involves the pending publicly significant information war between Ukraine and Russia. about the course of the special military operation in Ukraine."

The policy affects stories on any website, app or video streaming The blockage comes after Russia's platforms in the US and overseas. previous action against US platforms Facebook and Twitter in Russia's internet regulator, March.

Roskomnadzor, blocked Google

Italy Out of 2022 World Cup Italy experienced a 1-0 loss against North Macedonia in the semi-final playoff.

According to www.theguardian. com, Italy had 32 goal attempts in the match. North Macedonia's Aleksandar Trajkovski scored the winning goal, eliminating Italy from their race to the World Cup. Trajkovski plays in Saudi Arabia for Al-Fayha.

Domenico Berardi (pictured left) had opporutnity to score throughout the game.

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However, he was unable to play off a missed pass by North Macedonia goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski.

Italy midfielder Jorginho stated, "It hurts, it hurts so much.

We have always created and dominated matches but we have not been able to finish teams off. It is not to blame anyone in particular but it is the reality."

Portugal also moved to the final with a 3-1 win against Turkey.

Portugal will play against North Macedonia in Qatar.

States Suspend Gas Taxes Gas prices, which started rising amid the pandemic, have hit a record high these past weeks. Looking to help their residents, some states have decided to suspend their gas taxes.

On March 11, the average price of gas across the

Due to this, Governor of Maryland, Larry Hogan, announced on March 18 that, “The state would suspend its tax of 36.1 cents per gallon for gasoline, and its slightly higher tax for diesel fuel, for the next 30 days, a measure that will cost the state $100 million,”

according to www.nytimes. com.

Within two weeks, the Governors of Georgia and Connecticut also signed bills to suspend the two states' gas taxes.

Governor Ned Lamont of Connecticut also decided to suspend fares needed to ride a public bus.

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According to The New York Times, “Gas prices… rose to new highs in recent weeks in part because the war in Ukraine led to more volatility in the energy market.”

country was $4.33 per gallon, and, although it has started to decrease, it is still 48 percent higher than it was a year ago, according to AAA.

States such as Ohio, West Virginia and California are now considering doing the same.

China Announces City-Wide Lockdown Amid COVID-19 Spike So far, the city has tried to resist locking down the city, in fear of upsetting the economy.

China will have its biggest city-wide lockdown since the emergence of the COVID-19 outbreak.

According to www.bbc.com, “The city of Shanghai will be locked down in two stages over nine days while authorities carry out Covid testing.”

Although case numbers are not considered high by some international standards, the city has faced a wave of new infections for the past month.

However, “After Shanghai recorded its highest daily number of cases on [March 16] since the early days of the pandemic, authorities appear to have changed course,” states BBC News.

The eastern half of the city will be shut down from March 28 April 1, while the western half will shut down from April 1 - 5.

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Top 10 Artists

Staff Picks

The USF Encounter Staff took to Spotify and shared their favorite songs from this month in their "Monthly Staff Picks" playlist

1. DROPPER

“Le jardin” La Femme

Don't Talk To Me

"Beth”

2. SASAMI

KISS

SQUEEZE

“Maps”

Morgan James

3. MOMMA

"Beautiful War” Kings of Leon

"Rockstar" [Single]

4. LEANNA FIRESTONE

“I Think I Love You”

5. MYD

Sabrina Carpenter

The Partridge Family

Forward/Slash

“Fast Times” “Eazy”

Born A Loser

The Game, Kanye West

6. MONSOON

“Kickstart My Heart” Mötley Crüe

Ghost Party

7.

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“Greatest Love of All” Whitney Houston

BAY LEDGES

"Walk Away" [Single]

“Lay It Down”

ALT-J

“Dilemma”

Llyod Nelly

The Dream

9. BARTEES STRANGE

Want to hear more?

Live Forever (Deluxe Edition) Year Of The Snake [EP]

Let’s get in touch!

musicdirectorwcsf@stfrancis.edu 815-740-3697 April 1, 2022

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10. SOFTCULT

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MONTHLY

Follow us on Spotify!

By: Valerie Reyes Section Editor

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TikTok is one of the most popular social media platforms out there, with millions of users hoping to become an overnight success. There are many new influencers because of TikTok, but how easy is it for you to become TikTok famous?

Find out what is trending on your side of TikTok, and use other creators for inspiration to start posting your own content.

When posting videos, it’s important to find your niche and stay on top of the trends. According to www.tribegroup.co, “Trends on TikTok are constantly changing and evolving; often, a trend that’s fresh one day will be dead by the end of the week. So, jumping on trends is a great way to boost your views and reach new audiences.”

Over here at the University of St. Francis, the USF Encounter is working hard to post fun and creative content on our TikTok page. If you love TikTok just as much as us, check out our page at usfencounter, and we just might become TikTok famous.

University of St. Francis freshman, Sonia Guerra, says, “Becoming famous on TikTok is sort of a hit or miss Becoming TikTok famous is more than just posting situation. You can work hard on a video, and it’ll get a video and hoping it gets on the For You Page (FYP) only a few hits, and then there are lucky people who of millions of users. According to www.thecoolist.com, post a video that gets a million views. When people do “As with any social media platform, creating amazing go viral, they always end up being shocked because it’s content and praying to the algorithm gods isn’t enough not what they expected.” to make it big. You have to think strategically.”

It may get frustrating putting hard work and time into Content creators should learn how TikTok works creating content and not seeing any growth, but if you by understanding the algorithm and tracking their stay consistent with posting, you will start reaching analytics. The algorithm helps personalize your feed, your target audience. and based on the content you post, the algorithm can put your videos on the FYP of other users.

Don’t be discouraged if your videos don’t go viral right away. Trust me: it can happen overnight, and you The use of analytics can help creators know what will wake up with thousands of likes, comments and content their followers enjoy more and when they are followers. It’s just a matter of time! most active. Understanding the algorithm and analytics can help increase your exposure and lead to more Once you get that one viral video, be sure to continue engagement. creating content and engage with followers to keep gaining followers and interactions. Staying consistent Once you have learned the ins and outs of TikTok, it’s will help grow your page and the algorithm can put time to start posting videos. your videos on the FYP more frequently.

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By: Jessica Scroppo Assistant Editor

Whether you are studying, presenting or hanging out, wearing an outfit that is “just right” can help you feel confident and prepared. This isn’t exclusive to girls either… guys need to look sharp too!

A Presentation You have a huge project you’ve been preparing, you need to present your PowerPoint to the class or recite your speech after practicing five times through. How can the most stressful part of these situations be what to wear?

When in front of the class or a professor, you want to wear something that is classic, clean and shows that you tried. It’s most important that what you wear prepares you for what you want to convey to your audience.

Try pairing a black sweater or white button down with slim plaid dress pants. This is foolproof and classic for girls or guys. Certain pieces never go out of style, and you can’t go wrong with a simple black sweater and some neutral print pants.

Pair the outfit with a pair of black loafers, tan dress shoes or ankle boots.

(Now is NOT the time for you to bring the Birkenstocks or Converse out!) If you’re a girl and you want to look a little dressier, switch out the dress pants for a skirt and black tights.

Any neutral color sweater is a safe bet to look effortless yet put together.

Where To Buy These: H&M, Target, Aritzia, ZARA

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What to Wear: A Guide

If you’re a college student, there are many things to worry about: projects, assignments and going to class. One thing is for sure — you need to be dressed for each occasion.

Studying or Going to Class Maybe I’m not the best person to ask concerning this category, because when I’m sitting in class for two hours, I want to be COMFORTABLE. Unless there is a special occasion, I rather be sitting comfortably than dressed to the nines.

Event Outfit Going out? Depending on the season, there are different levels of outfit to show you’re ready to have fun. You never want to look like you’re trying too hard, and you want to make sure you’re comfortable for whatever activities are ahead of you.

We all know lounge wear has become extremely acceptable; Whether you’re partying or going out to dinner, I think it’s all that many college students wear. I say let’s embrace it there is a specific formula for both guys and girls that while we can! should be go-to’s across the board.

The key to dressing comfortably is looking presentable, but feeling like you’re wearing pajamas. Sometimes, this is a very fine line, and it can be crossed by wearing the wrong cut of sweatpants. To me, the right athleisure pieces combined can show as much style as wearing statement pieces.

First, start with a few solid-colored pieces. This could be a black legging or jogger. For guys, this could be the classic black 5-inch inseam short. Next, add a crewneck or hoodie.

I personally like to add a solid-colored hoodie or something vintage (maybe with a graphic). You’ll want to add a T-shirt under for when you get heated with stress.

The fun part is adding a jacket. This is where you can add colors, patterns or different textures that elevate your lounge look.

Make sure you follow this rule when wearing athleisure: tight on top, baggy on bottom OR baggy on top, tight on bottom. A whole outfit that is too tight or baggy might miss the mark. Go ahead and add your Uggs, Yeezys or Air Forces to this type of outfit.

If you’re a girl, you know that usually cute, frilly tops are going to be cropped. That’s why high wasted jeans are essential. Black or medium wash denim are my default choices. They’re a safe bet and can hide any wrinkles or spills.

The same goes for guys. Pair a dark denim with a flannel, and you’re ready for day or night. You can also wear a crewneck sweater: simple or with a graphic. This can add something extra to an otherwise plain outfit. Don’t overthink it.

Of course, these may seem like common sense or what’s obviously “in style.” However, it’s always nice to have a fallback outfit and know that you can count on a certain look to make you feel comfortable. That’s all that matters!

Where To Buy These: H&M, Abercombie, Levis

Where To Buy These: H&M, Lululemon, Nike, Fruit of the Loom

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By: Shayna Griffith Staff Writer

Advice for

To Do

Your first year in college can be an exciting new experience: you’re starting a whole new chapter in your life where you can experience independence for the first time, meet new people and have a huge opportunity to shape your future career. All things considered, however, college as a whole can be a stressful and overwhelming experience, especially as a freshman.

As I’m getting prepared to graduate, find a job and start my life in the "real world," there are many things I wish I could go back in time and tell my freshmanself. Luckily, with four years of experience, I can pass the knowledge on to current and upcoming freshmen. So, if you are starting your college experience this year, I have some advice for you.

Ask for Help The most important thing I have learned in college is that it is okay to ask for help whenever you need it. Things like tuition and financial aid can be hard to understand and filling out form after form is just annoying. Being a first-generation college student, I had no idea how the FAFSA worked or how to even fill it out. At first, I tried to do it all myself, which quickly became a daunting task. So, I reached out to the Registrar here at the University of St. Francis (USF) to help me with my financial aid, and it was shocking how easy it became once I just asked for help. No question is a stupid question, so ask it! It will save you so much stress in the long run.

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Today's Goal

This next piece of advice may seem obvious, but you would probably be surprised at how many people don’t follow it. Use a planner and write things down! I cannot stress enough how important it is to stay organized and keep a planner in college. Unlike high school, you will have a much bigger workload, especially if you’re a student athlete or have a job outside of school. Keeping everything organized mentally is a good way to get overwhelmed and stressed out, so planning things out on a schedule or calendar can make it so much easier to handle.

I started using a planner my freshman year, and now I do not know what I would do without it.

Write down due dates, deadlines, meetings, study sessions or anything else you think is important to remember. If you have a particularly hard time staying organized, you can also set reminders on your phone for the really important stuff.

One of my favorite parts of college has been the organizations I have been involved in. During my freshman and sophomore years, I was so focused on getting good grades that I forgot about the fun parts of college— getting involved in clubs and organizations. Admittedly, it is important to maintain good grades, but it is also important to use your time in college to meet new people and make new friends. One of the best ways to do that is through clubs. Here at USF, there are so many different kinds of clubs and organizations, you should not have trouble finding one right for you.

If you can’t, make your own club! Despite what it may seem, studying is not the only thing there is to do. On the same note, pay attention to events the university holds, as these can be great opportunities to network and learn outside of classes.

Freshmen

Don't Forget

A big part of college is your major and your specific career aspirations. However, so many college freshmen simply do not know what they want to do for a long-term career, which is completely fine! During my time in college, I knew I wanted to work in communication, but I had no idea what I wanted to do specifically. Talk to your advisers and professors about any career concerns you may have. They are here to help you with exactly that. At the end of the day, though, we are still so young, it is completely reasonable to not have a clear idea of our future. Realize that is okay and that if your career goals change, which they most likely will, do not let it discourage you.

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Finally, perhaps the most important piece of advice I can give you: TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF! By this, I mean taking care of yourself physically and mentally! Yes, college is stressful and hard at times, but you should never compromise your mental health for college. Especially in the ongoing pandemic, it is more important now than ever to put your health first. According to the American Psychological Association, 87% of Gen Z college students reported that their education is a significant source of stress. So, when you feel worried or anxious, know that you are not alone and that there is always a solution. Take a day to rest and recover so you can get back to enjoying your college experience.

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College is such a unique experience for everyone, and we have to remember that we are privileged to receive an education. It will be stressful and demanding, but if you follow my advice, it can also be fun and exciting.

TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF!

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COVID

AND THE CLASSROOM By: Frank Piegari Staff Writer College is a time of great transition.

For most, it is the first time that we are ever really on our own and away from our parents. We are in charge of our own laundry. We have to wake ourselves up in the morning.

Essentially, it means that we are on the verge of adulthood.

But, there is a light in all of this. The Governor of Illinois, J.B. Pritzker, announced that, as of February 28, 2022, the mask mandate that has been on and off for the past few years has finally been lifted. This news is major for students, as it finally marks a return for normalcy within the classroom and is a bold step in showing that schools may be what they once were again.

An article published by www. thirdway.org presents the fact that 72% of students agreed that, "The way my institution handled the pandemic this past semester made me trust its leadership more.” This can be viewed as great news to universities and colleges. With the rise of e-learning, it has never been easier to stay connected University of St. Francis sophomore, to a classroom and your professors, no Carter St. Clair, (VP of Philosophy matter the circumstance.

Club and President of Scientific Research Club) stated, “It’s definitely However, this new way of learning been very different. You never really comes with its downsides. It know what will happen next and the affects college students in big ways unknown is scary. I’m just thankful to considering how the culture of college be here and healthy.” has massively transitioned from school years prior.

Students still want to learn. They want to place themselves in an Author and professor Stephanie Riegg environment where they can succeed Cellini explains her stance regarding and master skills that they will use for e-learning by stating that studies the rest of their lives. They want the conducted by Third Way found, authentic college experience. Given “Online education lowered a student’s how quickly times are changing, that final grade by about 0.2 standard possibility keeps feeling more and deviations.” more likely.

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College is an essential experience that many might feel they have missed out on due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

How has this affected the relationship between students and their schools?

“Their work also confirms the results of previous papers, finding that the negative effect of online learning was driven by students with lower academic ability,” Cellini explained.

This data effectively shows that despite e-learning being convenient and the best option for the times we find ourselves in, it is not the same as the full-fledged college experience.

The Untold Truth About College

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By : Noëllie Inard Staff Writer

Everyone knows that college is hard. Whether it is the pile of assignments and readings for each week, the pressure to do good in every class, figuring out our future, needing to make an amazing group of friends to keep after college, finding a partner, the fear of the freshman fifteen or COVID-19. The list could go on, but the point is the same: students don’t have it easy.

means taking time for yourself— your mental health should always be a priority. Go to therapy if you can afford it. If you don’t have relationships, no matter how much that means to you, it doesn’t make you a failure. College can be really lonely and miserable. However, you’re not alone in this case, so don’t trust the highlight reels of your favorite college influencer that seems to have everything figured out.

Everyone knows how much of a privilege it is to be in college and have a higher education. It is a chance that many people around the world don’t have; however, it doesn’t mean that your struggles don’t matter. According to www.uopeople.edu, we know that 75% of people diagnosed with a mental health disorder had their first episode before 24 years-old. As of 2021, up to 44% of students reported having symptoms of depression and anxiety, as explained by the Mayo Clinic.

As different as we all are, we all have the same concerns to some extent. We are all humans in their 20s trying to cope with adulthood and our mental health, while also trying to survive what seems to be the hardest time of our life. College is already hard in itself, so don’t make it harder by being too hard on yourself.

College is the time when we need to think like adults but still want to enjoy ourselves like teenagers. We are in this phase of life that is supposed to be the best, but there are so many pressures and mental health challenges that bring us down to reality. We’re taken away from the stereotypical college experience we tend to see in movies.

Everyone experiences college differently and comes in with some expectation about what their experience will look like.

We see movies showing off the life on campus, romanticizing the way to graduation and shoving down our throats that, if we don’t have it all (good grades, friends, a job, a partner, happiness), we’ve failed. No movie is showing us about the reality of how stressful it is to constantly think about the next assignment, how lonely it can be and how many mental struggles it takes to live in your 20s in today’s world.

Because no one is telling you, I’ll do it. I won’t give you that "rose-colored glasses" advice or be “that person,” telling you to eat healthily, do a face mask with friends, workout and drink water, because that person sounds like someone who has their entire life together.

Eating healthy looks different for everyone so do what you can. Working out is a privilege, and if you don’t have the time or energy to do it, don’t. It is okay to fail an exam if it

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By: Sarah Vandermolen Editor-in-Chief Living on campus isn’t all that it’s cracked up to be. Sure, it’s nice being right down the hall from your classroom, and being able to take a nap in your own bed in-between classes is a plus. However, the dirty bathrooms, loud neighbors and the always full washing machines are not great.

At the University of St. Francis, there are three dorms to choose from: Marian Hall, Tower Hall and Motherhouse.

Most of the freshmen and sophomores live in Marian Hall, which consists of mainly double rooms.

During my freshman year, I lived in Marian and I wouldn’t say that it was the worst experience. I had a roommate (which is when I realized that I prefer living alone) and our room was right by the bathroom and laundry room.

Overall, location wasn’t a problem.

However, the people around our room were the absolute worst. They were so loud, with one girl talking on her phone whenever she used the bathroom. The curtains in the shower were so old and ripped that your body was always on display.

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Most people were sad when they got sent home because of COVID-19, but I couldn’t have been happier. I got to spend a whole year in my own bed, using my own bathroom and not having to fight for a dryer.

For having to pay $5,715 a semester for my Marian dorm, I was expecting a nicer living area. To make matters worse, when we got sent home due to COVID-19, the university didn’t refund us for the room we were no longer staying in.

We were given a portion back — a measly $1,000.

For this reason, when I did return to live on campus, I decided to try a different building: Tower Hall. Tower is usually home to juniors and seniors, and it has access to most of the classrooms on campus and the dining hall.

I chose to live on the fourth floor of Tower because it’s right down the hall from the Communication department, which is where I spend most of my time on campus. Boy, if you thought Marian was bad, you wouldn’t believe how horrible Tower is.

elephants. My neighbors aren’t the worst, but they certainly aren’t the best.

The price per semester for a single dorm in Tower Hall is $5,610, according to www.stfrancis.edu. Again, I wasn’t expecting to live luxuriously, but I’m getting really sick of there never being toilet paper in the bathroom stalls.

To make matters worse, the City of Joliet came to inspect the Tower dorms on March 18 and declared that any room with only one window cannot have an air conditioning unit. If there’s one thing to know about Tower Hall, it’s that it's always blazing hot. Even with an air conditioner, you’ll still find yourself breaking into a sweat.

Now, I have to fight to get a room in either Marian (no thank you) or Motherhouse for next semester. So far, my chances aren’t looking all that great. If worst comes to worst, I’ll end up in a Tower dorm, sweating at least five pounds a day off.

University of St. Francis junior, Frank Piegari, also shared his opinon about living on campus: " I like living on campus becuse it makes me feel independent, and I enjoy seeing my friends everyday. However, the residence halls can get pretty dity. There's always something wrong with the men's bathroom."

Many of the problems concerning living on campus come from the other people that have decided to live on campus.

No one has any respect for their neighbors and the people on their floor.

If you decide to live on campus, treat the facilites and the staff with respect. If you finish up the toilet paper, let someone know. Clean your hair out of the shower drain, and try not to be so damn loud.

I understand that USF can only do so much, so we, as residents, shouldn't be destroying the things that they provide us with.

If it helps, act like your dorm is your new home sweet home. You wouldn't go around trashing the place, would you?

Every time I try to use the bathroom, almost all the toilets are clogged. I can’t take a shower without picking someone If you answered yes to that question, then live at home. else’s hair out of the drain. Everyone on my floor stomps their feet as they walk down the hallway. It’s like living with

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Should I Get My By: Cosme Lozano Staff Writer

Master's?

Should I get a master’s degree? This is a question all college students must ask themselves as they approach graduation. Having been a writer for the Encounter the last three years, and a college student for four, I am now asking myself this question.

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I have been applying to schools across the Chicagoland area, and I eagerly await my responses.

The process and anticipation are great, but they aren’t enough to answer the question. The decision to a get a master’s degree is a question with many variables that come into play when deciding. For me, I knew if I wanted to enhance my skills and apply to upper-level management positions, a master’s degree would help me reach my goals.

Having said that, a master’s degree is not always necessary. We live in such an exciting time where people can post their own content online while making lucrative profits from it. Additionally, we are seeing an influx of young and ambitious entrepreneurs who are passionate about what they do.

These paths avoid extra schooling. I am a person who believes that with enough determination and hard work, we can accomplish anything we set our mind to. Entrepreneurs and content creators are breaking the mold and showing our generation that with enough dedication, and some luck, you can be wildly successful beyond the traditional 9 to 5.

However, these new careers are advancing as student debt still soars across the country.

When factoring in student debt, I still believe in the value of a master’s degree. A master’s degree will never expire, and it will only open more doors and opportunities for you. Most programs are within a year to eighteen months, so the time strain is minimal. Speaking with graduate admissions counselor Lisa O’Brien, she claims that some students strongly benefit from going into a master’s program right away— dependent of your major. For example, this might include social work majors.

I also believe that one of the best values a good master’s program can give you is its connections.

Being involved in a program that has a reputable

alumni network can help give students more possibilities with the chance for network expansion.

That is invaluable.

Looking at programs, I have also found that many of them offer students the chance for real world experience in the classroom. Projects and real work are tied together, and this leads to enhanced learning while still making those connections.

Getting a master’s degree has no age limit, so you should never feel embarrassed or scared for starting it whenever you choose. The beauty of a master’s programs is that it can be filled with people of all walks of life.

Lisa O’Brien explains, “The other school of thought is to wait a few years to give yourself some time to gain experience in your field. I talk to many adult students who have bachelor’s degrees in one area but end up getting a master’s degree in another.

Typically, when someone waits a little bit, the person is much more focused on what goals they want to achieve.”

Regardless of where you are at in your life or career, it would be wise to consider this question. Getting a master’s degree is not for everyone, while for some, it presents an opportunity for growth.

You never know where life will take you, so it is important to always keep this in the back of your mind; I learned that in speaking with Lisa O’Brien on the matter.

She went on to say, “A good question to ask employers when you are interviewing for jobs is if the employer offers tuition reimbursement.

If an employer does, then it’s definitely in your best interest to pursue a graduate degree and have your employer pay for it.”

For students who would like more information on this subject matter or about the University of St. Francis’ master’s programs, email Lisa O’Brien LObrien@stfrancis.edu or Gino Vaccarella gvaccarrella@stfrancis.edu.

Education majors can reach out to Maggie Stevenson at mstevenson@stfrancis.edu.

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Making Every Day By: Lucy Erika Ann Magat Staff Writer With college life being so hectic and rigorous, it almost seems impossible to squeeze in some fun. No matter how much we try to structure or change our days, it seems to always end up being the same day over and over again.

Days are filled with classes, labs, homework, sports and everything that has a due date. If you are looking for ways to spice up your days, take a look at this list:

Change of Scenery Do you have specific locations where you do your homework everyday? Maybe you always get your food from the same place. Changing your scenery for one day gives you time to explore new locations that may become your favorites and go to places!

Join a Club/Attend an Event With USF being home to more than 40 clubs (and the resources to establish your own), there are tons of events throughout the week that are open to not just members, but to all students. We recommend attending one, and you never know, you may find yourself making a ton of new friends or a new hobby!

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Overall, although it may seem scary or pointless to shake up your routine or to meet new people. You wouldn't believe how beneficial it may turn out to be. No one likes living the same day, everyday, and all it takes is just a little courage to do something new to make you excited for tomorrow.

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Try Something New Whether it is taking a different route to school or trying out a new recipe for dinner, this may be a very simple way to make your day more interesting! Andres C., a sophomore here at the University of St. Francis (USF), says that this is his favorite way to make days fun. According to him, “By changing something super simple in my routine, for me, it is usually trying out a new recipe for dinner after the gym, it gives me something to look forward to once I get home.”

I'm not going to lie, this is also my favorite thing to do when I am bored of my routine, and it usually leads me to driving out to try a new restaurant or coffee shop after my classes.

Relax Lastly, we, college students, should make it a point to set aside time for ourselves to relax after our busy schedules.

This part of the day often gets overlooked, and by doing so, the brain is not being rested from all the grind it has been doing all day. After all the studying, let yourself detox by doing something that calms you. This may be completing an in-depth skincare routine, or watching one or two episodes of your favorite series, like Euphoria (okay, maybe not that show). Whatever it may be, relaxing often leads to decreased levels of stress, and everyone knows how beneficial that can be for students.

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Musical Chairs: Edition While there is still a lot of time left in this game, let's recap the moves made so far.

By: Cosme Lozano Staff Writer For many of people growing up, playing games in elementary school is quite common. One such game you'll see in classrooms is musical chairs. The premise of the game revolves around a circle of chairs and music. Participants walk in a circle in front of the chairs and when the music stops, they must find an available seat. It’s a high-stakes, action packed game when you’re a nine-year-old.

Well, the classroom is now the gridiron, and you get big paydays if you do well during the game. I am talking about the National Football League (NFL). Speaking of the NFL, it is worth noting that this is one of the most high-stakes, action packed off seasons we’ve seen in quite a while. We have seen new super-teams built, as well as seeing longtime stars pack their bags as they head for a new city. It has been quite an eventful offseason as I write this, and the scary part is that this is still only the beginning. The draft will be here soon, and another wave of free agents will sign in the summer.

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The AFC West has been a hectic division over the last couple of years, with the emergence and dominance of the Kansas City Chiefs. The AFC West’s other occupants, the Denver Broncos, Las Vegas Raiders and Los Angeles Chargers aim to put an end to KC’s happy times. As such, each team has shelled out the money to bring in star talent.

The Los Angeles Chargers helped kick off the off season with a bang when they traded for star pass rusher, Khalil Mack, from the Chicago Bears. The moves did not stop there as the Chargers also signed standout cornerback, JC Jackson, from the New England Patriots. Pair that with the team signing tight end, Gerald Everret, and you have a great off season so far for the "Bolts."

Moving over to the Broncos, the team decided that they needed to trade for another Hall of Fame Quarterback. This time, it’s Russell Wilson. The Broncos were successful in prying the star Quarterback away from his longtime home in Seattle. His arrival should do wonders for the Broncos stacked wide receiver core. Denver then added premiere pass rusher, Randy Gregory, from Dallas.

The Raiders could not stay silent, and in one of the biggest off-season moves so far, they traded for the best wide receiver in the NFL, Davante Adams. The team was able to poach the star WR from Green Bay, as he no longer had a desire to sign a contract with them. Adams fulfills a lifelong dream of his, and the Raiders get a massive upgrade.

In talking with USF junior, Matt Lauterbach, he had this to say on the trade, “Probably the craziest move for me was Adams to Vegas. I say that with a bit of bias, but it just blows my mind that him and Aaron Rodgers seemed to have a bit of a falling out this year. I think it shows why Rodgers will not be as great as Brady. Brady will do whatever it takes to win, while Rodgers is more concerned with the money.”

at the cost of public scrutiny and bad PR, as Watson is in the midst of fighting a civil case against twenty-two women who claim the quarterback sexually assaulted them during massage sessions. Prior to that move, the Browns also traded for established wide receiver Amari Cooper, from the Dallas Cowboys. This gives Watson a number one wide receiver, with Cleveland's star stable of running backs.

Rounding out the major news with a bang, the GOAT could not let all these signings take the spotlight from him so soon. Tom Brady decided to come out of retirement, after only being retired for thirty-nine days. This is great news for Tampa Bay, as it means they’ll still be competitive. The team made sure to lock down one of Brady’s favorite targets in Chris Godwin, by franchise tagging him. The team then signed Russell Gage and extended Ryan Jensen Leonard Fournette.

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The Raiders did not stop there, as they extended Maxx Crosby and signed Demarcus Robinson. The Raiders basked in their new attention of having the highest paid wide receiver in the NFL, until the Kansas City Chiefs traded the eventual In other news, the Vikings steal yet another Packers player highest paid wide receiver to the Miami Dolphins. in Za’darius Smith. This comes after he left Green Bay on poor terms and backed out of a contract with Baltimore. The In a shocking move no one saw coming, KC departed from Bengals help build their new line to protect Joe Burrow by super star wide receiver, Tyreek Hill. Apparently, negotiations signing former Cowboy right tackle, La’el Collins. Finally, the between both parties stalled and the team allowed Hill to seek Jaguars went to town on surrounding Trevor Lawerence with a trade. In exchange, Hill is made the highest paid WR by the new talent. The team signed Christian Kirk to a questionable Dolphins, and the Chiefs get a boatload of picks to help get amount of money and added players like Zay Jones, Brandon their team young again. This move likely signals that newly Scherff, Evan Engram and Darious Williams. acquired pass catcher, JuJu Smith-Schuster, will be Mahomes primary wide receiver.

This list covers most of the major moves, but expect more to follow. Outside of these major moves, there are dozens of Looking at other teams and players, it is important we talk other transactions involving other players. This has been the about the quarterback carousel that is currently taking place. craziest game of musical chairs that I have seen in the NFL, Mitch Trubisky finds new life in Pittsburgh, as the Steelers so I strongly urge all of you to stay up to date with the news signed him to a two-year deal. The Commanders took Carson if you don’t want to get lost in the off-season shuffle. Next Wentz off the Colts hands, and let’s pray that our nation's season is bound to look a lot different. capital is the scenery change the struggling quarterback needs. Additionally, Marcus Mariota gets a second chance at being a starter in Atlanta. This opportunity opened up due to Deshaun Watson flirting with various teams while trying to find a new home. His list included the Browns, Saints, Falcons and Panthers. Many believed it was narrowed down to the Falcons and Saints, but at the last hour, Watson decided he wanted to sign with Cleveland after initially rejecting them. Due to the Falcons and Browns chasing after the quarterback, their established QB’s sought to be traded (and rightfully so).

Matt Ryan gets a fresh start in a new city, with the Indianapolis Colts, while Baker Mayfields market dwindles as each QB needy team fills their vacancy with somebody else. The Browns end up with an amazing talent at QB, after trading away a plethora of picks to Houston. This comes

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Foreign Exchan By: Alex Mielcarz Staff Writer Basketball in Australia has grown immensely in popularity over the recent decades. The result of that growth? Talented young athletes coming to the United States to showcase their skills at the collegiate level.

The University of St. Francis (USF) has reaped that benefit over the past 4 years. Two star players have found success in the Pat Sullivan Center, and they both come from Down Under.

Jordan Pyle and Lewis Holey are seniors on the women’s and men’s basketball teams, respectively. Pyle, a transfer from Eastern Illinois, found great success in the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC), winning the player of the year award this past season. Holey worked himself to the top as well, becoming the all-time leading rebounder in the history of the Men’s basketball program.

“At EIU, before I transferred, there was a lot of background stuff that went on,” Pyle said. “My assistant coach at Eastern knew the previous coach here, Coach Brooks, and kind of hooked me up.”

The decision to transfer happened at a wild time in Pyle’s life.

“I was in Spain on holiday at the time,” Pyle said. “When I got back, they picked me up at the airport, I came and did my visit, and only three days later, I was starting my freshman year three weeks late.”

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Here at USF, Pyle eclipsed 1000 career points this past season.

But, with family all the way out in Australia, she had to look to her local “family” to celebrate her fantastic accolade.

“My best friend Ally and I had talked about it previously,” Pyle said. “She had been counting down the games, trying to tell me exactly when I had to score it so that she and her family could be there to watch it.”

Her newfound family surprised her in their efforts to celebrate point number 1000. The decked out their section of the bleachers in balloons and gave Pyle some flowers after the game.

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Pyle, a native of Traralgon, Australia, initially decided to chase her dreams of playing Division I basketball, but it wasn’t in the cards for her.

nge Athletes “I honestly didn’t know they were going to do that,” Pyle said. “I was just happy for them to come watch and be there.”

Pyle is not the only Aussie on the team. She is joined by Jorja Bolton, a freshman guard from Toowoomba, Australia.

“It’s very nice [to have another Australian on the team],” Pyle said. “When I get into arguments against those Americans about what things are called or how to pronounce things, I’ve got backup.”

Holey, a resident of Sydney, Australia, started his collegiate career on the East Coast at Vermont Technical College, a Division III institution in the Yankee Small College Conference.

Holey’s path to America is a little different than Pyle’s.

“I didn’t come to America until I was about 21 or 22,” Holey said. “I had a little bit more experience. I wasn’t exactly a ‘true freshman.’”

Holey, at the ripe age of 27, did not find many opponents of his age throughout the season. “Everyone [my age] is buying houses, having kids,” Holey said. “I’m over here still in college, and still playing basketball.”

Holey graduates at the end of this semester, and his plan is to finally go back home.

“My visa expires as soon as I stop studying,” Holey said.

“I haven’t been home for about three years, because of COVID-19. I haven’t gone home for the summers. I’m just looking forward to having a few months at home, getting back in the culture, seeing some family members and seeing some friends.” Holy holds his time at USF in high regard as it starts to come to a close.

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“America’s awesome,” Holey said. “I got some new friends here in Chicago, [and] everyone is so nice, especially around this school. The USF community is a blessing to come back to, no doubt about it.”

These Aussies have made USF their home during their illustrious careers on the hardwood. Without them, who knows where Fighting Saints basketball would be?

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