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One of the great benefits of participating in Greek life is the friendships that can be built, and these friendships recently proved to be a lifeline for a friend in need at SIUE. The Greek community came together to support SIUE graduateand victim of a tragic accident, Alex Jette and his family by raising donations for them. Close friend of Jette’s, and SIUE alumni Chapter Director of the Delta Omega Chapter of Sigma Pi at SIUE Jarrod Bonham said Jette is on his road to recovery, but the journey has been a long process. “As of last Saturday it would’ve been four weeks ago. He was hit by a car early Sunday morning near St. Louis, then he was transferred to the hospital. He was in intensive care for — I believe, the better part of three and a half weeks until recently. Actually, about four or five days ago, they moved into a regular room. So he’s making progress, obviously not out of the woods yet, but definitely in a better situation — still stable — and a better situation than he was obviously since the accident,” Bonham said. “The past couple days have been good, and they’re in the process of re-evaluating him day-byday. He has his good days and bad days, but with his parents being there for almost a month now, it’s definitely wearing on the family and friends.” The response of the university’s Greek organizations to Jette’s condition has been colossal, and Sigma Pi President and junior business management and entrepreneurship major Randy Romann, of Edwardsville, said this is partially due to Jette’s character. “I think had it been anyone else, the Greek community would have responded in mass and really cared about it, but I think the thing that gets people about Jette is just his smile and how genuinely excited he gets to meet you and to talk to you, and to create that relationship with you of being friends. The way he engages people is incredible,” Romann said. According to Director of Greek Life John Davenport, Jette was the type of person who would have helped any of his friends in need. “Alex is a good guy. He’s very fun-loving and has a great sense of humor. He’s one of those people that, you know, he is very much the friend that would give you the shirt off his back kind of thing. He was always there to help out his friends and things like that. He was always there to pitch in,” Davenport said. Whether people were donating because of their friendship to Jette or simply because they knew
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him, Romann said many made contributions to the online fund. “It was a lot of the Greeks, and I know a lot of the organizations donated as a whole and then members of those organizations also personally donated. And there were also people outside of Greek life that donated and of course, with Jette, everyone he touches is so positively influenced,” Romann said. Davenport said this online fund was created by Jette’s friends in order to create an opportunity to update people and allow them to donate. “One of the first things was that, and you know, I’ve known Alex since he was a student here, and some of his brothers started a GoFundMe [page.] They started online fundraising right away. And sending out updates and stuff like that through that,” Davenport said. “That was one of the big things they did is their online networking. And a lot of their friends here, and some of the alumni, and other Sigma Pis all around the country started donating.” Bonham started the GoFundMe page, and he said he learned about it through an accident that affected his family in the past. “Well, going back, I was still active when Alex rushed our fraternity. So all four years of him going to school, we were pretty close. The story behind the GoFundMe page is that unfortunately my sister was involved in not exactly a similar accident, but she was actually hit by a car along with her son and a couple other people back in October. And one of her friends found out about this GoFundMe page and started or-
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ganizing local things back home … And we found out how convenient it is for people to donate on there and raise money, and say kind words and stuff like that,” Bonham said. “My girlfriend and I have been together for a while now, and when
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them how to use it, how to get on it, how to share it with their friends and stuff like that,” Bonham said. “They were amazed because they didn’t know that anything like that existed and as soon as something like that happens to your son or
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I think it’s just really neat how everyone is kind of separate and have like their own groups, but when something happens that’s like tragic, or some big thing happens, everyone comes together, and it’s not about what sorority or fraternity you’re in, or really even if you knew him that well.
we got the call about Alex and visited him in the hospital the first day, we were like, ‘Hey, we’ve got to figure out a way to help out his family because they live three and a half hours away and with medical bills and driving back and forth, and them being out of work and stuff like that, there’s got to be a way to raise some money and also keep people updated on his status.’” Bonham said after opening the site, he shared the news with Jette’s parents. “It’s something that myself, and a couple of my friends, including my girlfriend, decided to start. And we went to give it to his parents the next day, and kind of showed
your family member, you’re not thinking, ‘Oh, I have to tell everyone,’ or, ‘Oh, I need to start raising money.’ So when we told them about that and showed them how to log on and stuff like that, they loved it. The response that we got within the first couple hours was amazing. It was upwards of about $2,500 or $3,000 in twelve hours. So by the time we showed them that, they were like, ‘Wow, there’s already $3,000 raised.” Jette’s parents were not the only ones taken aback by the rapidity of the funds coming in. Davenport said his response was similar. “I think I was probably most surprised at how fast it took off and
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how fast they raised the money, but I’m not surprised that people donated because Jette is a very popular person,” Davenport said. “He has lots of friends and for the people that are Greek here, it’s like if you’ve got a friend in trouble, you’re going to help out. And there’s a whole thing of brotherhood there too.” Not only did Jette’s parents and Davenport notice the swift support for Jette, when Bonham initiated the fundraiser, he said the first goal was exceeded quickly. “Originally, when you start the actual page, it asks you to set a goal and the first night, we wanted to be optimistic, but we didn’t want to set a goal of $50,000 or anything like that. So we decided to set a goal of $2,000, and we surpassed that within I think the first 12 or 16 hours. So I talked with a couple of my friends and said, ‘Let’s adjust the goal.’ So we raised it up to $5,000, just to get people more motivated because when you see on there that you’re over the goal, a lot of people will think, ‘Well, what’s done is done,’ and move on. So we raised the goal to give people more of an initiative,” Bonham said. “Now, we’ve pretty much let the goal remain at $5,000, and people keep donating, so I don’t feel like there’s a need to keep raising the goal because ultimately, we’re not trying to get a lot of money, we’re just trying to get people’s support.” Although the helpful response people have had to the accident has been overwhelming, junior physical geography major Noelle Maxey, of Decatur, attributed social media for | pg.3
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so many donors. “I know a lot of Greek organizations are donating, but there are people that don’t even know who he is that are donating, like my mom donated. So it’s spread a lot. I think it’s just Facebook and how fast things get shared and re-shared. We can’t even tell how far it’s reached,” Maxey said. As the page raises more and more money and support for Jette and his family, Davenport said he thinks it will continue to grow. “I mean, clearly the medical bills are going to be way higher than $5,000, so I think they just have kept it going because they know there are going to be a lot of medical expenses,” Davenport said. Bonham said the money the website has raised so far is a solid starting position. “I think we’re right at $8,000 raised so far, but if you think about it, doctor bills are not cheap, and especially with him being in intensive care for almost a month. And then a couple more months of physical therapy and stuff like that, so that won’t even make a dent in it, but it’s a good place to start,” Bonham said. Not only does the hospitalization require medical finances, but because Jette’s family lives about two hours away from Edwardsville, Romann said there are other costs as well. “His family had to temporarily relocate to St. Louis with everything that’s going on to be near the hospital. So it’s not just medical expenses, there are living expenses for them, too,” Romann said. In order to help Jette’s family with all these expenses, Bonham said various people have contributed to the fund. “Obviously to start off, the people who donated [included] first some of his fraternity brothers, family and close friends, but we’ve had people donate on there that were friends from his hometown. We’ve had people that are from Sigma Pi fraternity; we’ve had people from Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority, Alpha Phi, ASP, all the other fraternities, and even people that might not even know Alex, but have read the story
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Student Government laid all of the cards on the table for the Flute Club’s tabled program request during last Friday’s meeting, and approved it for $5,350. Also, the Orange Foam Frontiers Society Edwardsville’s constitution review was approved, despite the hesitancy of the senators. The Flute Club requested to bring world-renowned flutist and Juilliard School Professor Carol Wincenc to campus on Saturday, April 25, for a recital and a master class, open to all faculty, staff and students. Although the club attempted to reserve the Meridian Ballroom, it is currently unavailable for that day. Therefore, the event is now scheduled to take place in the Abbott Auditorium. According to Almasri, the senate made its decision and stuck to it, despite his own disagreement. “Were I a senator, and I won’t say for sure I would have voted no, but I think I would have been a lot more hesitant,” Almasri said. “I may have asked them to go work with the artist and then to come back in the fall. I think I made that point
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and think, ‘Oh, I have an extra $20; let me donate it.’ It’s been a mix of people he does not know, all the way down to his close relatives,” Bonham said. While several people from Jette’s life have donated to the GoFundMe page, Bonham said SIUE’s Greek community has been especially benevolent. “It’s as simple as people going on there and even donating five or 10 dollars, or any amount of money. And it hasn’t even just been our organization. Every Greek organization has donated and stuff like that, so it’s been a great thing to have that — even today, Delta Phi Epsilon donated over $600 on the GoFundMe page,” Bonham said. “I believe each of their members donated a certain amount collectively and then they donated $600 today. So he has a lot of support and it’s not just my fraternity, not just his family, and stuff like that, but all Greek organizations.” The astounding outpour of helpfulness from members of the Greek community shows how close the organizations of SIUE are, according to Davenport. “I think it speaks a lot that it is a pretty tight knit community. It’s not as overwhelmingly large as it is on some campuses where you don’t know people in other chapters. It’s small enough that you know who people are, and you get to know people in organizations other than your own,” Davenport said. Bonham said he attributes the compactness and benevolence of fellow Greeks at SIUE to the fact that there are fewer, smaller organizations than other organizations. “I think this is very positive for Edwardsville Greek life. I’m still pretty actively involved in the SihPhi chapter and other Greek organizations and stuff like that, but — I mean SIUE doesn’t have the biggest Greek community. We’re not like [University of Illinois] or a huge university that has 30 different fraternities and sororities,” Bonham said. “We have the major five or six fraternities now, around four sororities, and it’s a smaller unit, but there are more people that have met Alex once or twice, whether they’re in a
sorority or a fraternity or have just gone to class with him.” Maxey said even if there are multiple organizations at SIUE, they come together in times like these. “I think it’s just really neat how everyone is kind of separate and have like their own groups, but when something happens that’s like
tragic, or some big thing happens, everyone comes together, and it’s not about what sorority or fraternity you’re in, or really even if you knew him that well,” Maxey said. “When it’s one person in the Greek community, the whole Greek community comes together. So it’s really cool, and it’s very touching.” Romann said he also notices this togetherness of Greek life, and even his own chapter, frequently. “Every time I see another Greek person on campus, they always ask me, ‘How is Jette doing?’ It’s been really nice having that support for someone who doesn’t even go to the school anymore, but he left such a big impact that everyone here obviously cares for him very much,” Romann said. “The chapter definitely came together as a whole, and I’ve been seeing the Greek community come together as a whole also. Everyone has been chipping in to help out, and it’s for one person from our organization, but everyone feels so connected that the whole Greek community has just come together incredibly on this.” Whether Greeks of SIUE are brought together because there are fewer of them than at bigger universities, or because of incidents like this one, Davenport said Greek life gives people a chance to find these
Romann said friendships he has built through Grek life have made being involved in his fraternity an important part of his life. “Greek life at Edwardsville is one of the most enriching experiences that I’ve ever had personally. Just being that it doesn’t matter which organization I’m from, I can go up to I can go up to somebody in Greek life and I can ask something and I can share with them, and they’re open to sharing with me,” Romann said. Although this accident was scary, Bonham said it resulted in something positive for the Greeks of SIUE. “Greek life is pretty much always portrayed in a negative light with partying and negative connotations, but when something like this happens and you see the outreach of everyone together, it’s very positive,” Bonham said. Romann said another positive outcome is that this has been a learning experience for members of his fraternity. “It was a very sobering thing because people look at going out and having fun as just something that you can do, and you’re never going to be that exception where someone gets hurt. You would have never thought of Alex that would be
during the meeting, and I think I stand by that. If you want to bring a world-class artist, you want to ensure that you have the best venue — the best time. They found a date, and we are now married to that date, if you will. So, I don’t know that that’s the best idea for them, but it is their event and the senate agreed that it should happen.” The event is expected to bring some attention to the campus’s music department, as well as the Flute Club. Almasri said he does not have a problem with the event, but rather, the production of it. “I don’t have an issue with the event itself. I think the way the event is going to be produced on campus, I think, is what I have an issue with,” Almasri said. “I don’t frankly have an issue with the amount of money either. I understand $5,000 and the cost per student. But, I think, having a world-class artist and something that’s as lowly funded as music and the arts, I think that’s important.” The Flute Club estimates around 200 to 300 guests will be in attendance for the recital and master class. According to Flute Club President Chelsea Klein, the organization got what it wanted, despite
how difficult it was to get everything arranged, and expects many students to attend. “For me, personally, it was a lot scarier than I thought. I thought it was going to be a lot easier than that. But we got what we wanted,” Klein said. “I’ve had people approach me and say they were listening two weeks ago. They wanted to go now, so I definitely think we are going to have a good turnout.” The master class and the recital is scheduled to take place from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, in the Abbott Auditorium. SG also approved a constitution review for the Orange Foam Frontiers Society Edwardsville. The organization promotes recreational Nerf gun outings, which raised a few concerns for SG. Almasri said the primary concern was the fact that students would be walking around with Nerf guns, and there is not a reasonable location for it on campus at the moment. “According to some of the senate, they said the idea of running around campus with [Nerf] guns, even in a building, just seems dangerous,” Almasri said. “Which, I can understand, even though I disagree
a little bit. I think a Nerf gun is pretty clearly different; but that’s a matter of opinion. I respect anyone else who thinks otherwise. But, I think that’s one valid concern. Another valid concern is if they can’t get space on campus and they can’t do it, then what’s the point of being an organization? I think if they are SIUE students looking to encourage a group of students on campus to get involved, even if it has to be something that they do off-campus, then that’s fine. I don’t think there’s anything wrong with that.” The organization has to speak with Student Legal Services and campus administration to find a location and construct ground rules prior to planning events. Almasri said he will support the university’s decision, no matter how it turns out. “I will completely support anything that [Student] Legal Services and [University] Risk Management say that they can or can’t do with the buildings,” Almasri said. “If it works at somewhere like the U of I, then I imagine there’s a way to make it work here. But, if the school says no, then the school says no. That’s absolutely their prerogative to say no to something like that in the building. I’ll support the school if that’s
connections. “I think Greek life gives you the opportunity to foster really close connections and develop friendships kind of beyond a level you would with people you meet in a classroom and things like that,” Davenport said. “So I think that people are much more inclined to donate because they have that connection.”
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in the hospital for a month and not be able to talk to anyone because he talked to people so much. Thinking of him not being able to do that is just out of this world. It’s unreal, but going back, you can see that it can happen to anyone, and you have to be aware of that and always be looking out for yourself and for others,” Romann said. “We try to keep track of who’s going out now and who may need a ride, and that’s been something that’s really big that we try to stay on top of.” As for the fundraiser itself, Bonham said that some who donated received a prize. “One of our alumni, he was the Chapter Director before me, he actually works [at the] Scottrade [Center] and does ticket sales and stuff like that. So occasionally he’ll get discounted or free tickets. So his way of kind of motivating people to donate and to raise money was to put up for grabs two sets of Blue’s tickets for a Saturday night game. So he pretty much donated those to our chapter and we kind of put that on the GoFundMe page as, ‘Hey, for anyone that donates up a certain time on that day, we’ll kind of do like a raffle, and kind of go through and randomly pick two people that would get the tickets for free.’ It was a way for him to donate to the cause, and also get more movement on the page, and get more people to donate now and not wait til later,” Bonham said. “That particular one was a one time thing, but we’re in the process of setting up different fundraisers with different restaurants here in this area, to help donate, and to set up different events that we’re going to sponsor.” According to Romann, there will be more fundraisers on campus. “We’ve got a fundraising chair that’s planning fundraisers for the actual event that we’re going to hold here. And the dates on those are still being decided,” Romann said. For those who would like to donate now, the GoFundMe page is still open. Just visit gofundme.com/alexjette to contribute. $
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their rationale behind it.” According to Almasri, the organization is going to draw attention and encourage recreational activities on campus. “I think they can find a way to get their stuff going,” Almasri said. “I think it contributes, just like other recreational organizations do. It gives students an opportunity to participate in something they like.” In other business, the Optical Society, SIUE Student Chapter’s constitution review was tabled until the next meeting due to no representatives being present. Also, seven organizations underwent constitution reviews: the Culture & Language Club, Bangladeshi Students Association, SIUE; SIUE Student Chapter; Special Interest GroupRobotics, Collegiate 100, Orange Foam Frontiers Society Edwardsville, and Couture’ Models. However, the Optical Society, SIUE Student Chapter’s constitution review was tabled for the next SG meeting. SG’s next meeting is at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, in the Student Success Center Room 1203. &
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Parking Services debates raising ticket prices Parking Services hovers all around campus leaving no car safe. After a look at the number of tickets issued by Parking Services, the Parking and Traffic Committee is now proposing to raise the standard fee on parking violations. The committee said raising the prices would deter students from getting parking violations. Graduate Senator Jodi Cox said Parking Services would like to see a more significant drop in citations. “Raising citation prices was proposed at the last Parking and Traffic Committee meeting, voted on and was passed with only one nay vote,” Cox said. Director of Administrative Services Bob Vanzo stressed that the process of possibly raising ticket prices is in an extremely preliminary stage. “The decision still has to go through a fee review process where other schools are looked at on how they handle parking violations and also aspects such as when the last time we raised prices were here,” Vanzo said. “If it passes the fee review, then it goes onto Chancellor [Julie Furst-Bowe] for approval.” If the fee is passed, the rates will be sent out to every student in an email and signs for old prices will be changed, but nothing will be touched until the fee is approved and passed in May 2015. Parking Services wants to dramatically reduce the number of tickets being written. Vanzo said students seem very unconcerned with getting tickets in meter lots because the ticket price stays $15 every time, and this price change is directed toward the meters. “One person felt that raising prices wasn’t strong enough, and he recommended towing, which is way more expensive then the intermediate change for ticket prices,” Vanzo said. Vanzo said the Parking and Traffic Committee is very
committed to the welfare of the students, faculty and staff. “We don’t want people to rack up debt so if we can keep tickets to a minimum where people can still afford to pay them, it is in the best interest of the students,” Vanzo said. Junior mass communications major Tyler Gustafson, of Rockford, fears Parking Services as is. “The people who work for Parking Services are like sharks floating around, waiting for your meter to expire,” Gustafson said. Gustafson said what hurts Parking Services’ reputation is it’s inconsistency. “You can park in the same spot every day and sometimes get a ticket and other times not,” Gustafson said.
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Gustafson said ticket prices being raised is not in the best interest of the students. “If no parking tickets were issued, Parking Services wouldn’t make any money and that is not what they want,” Gustafson said. Senior mass communications major John Stewart, of Edwardsville, said if Parking Services would be more consistent in the way it tickets, it would cause students to park only in their designated areas.
“If you are going to ticket everyone, do it uniformly across the board, going through all the lots on schedule so that way no one ever gets away with parking in the wrong lot,” Stewart said. Stewart said Parking Services should ticket harder in the Green Lot rather than directing so much focus on the Red Lots because there is always open parking there. Although Stewart does not think raising the ticket prices would be effective, he would rather the fee be raised than get towed. “Towing is not a good idea. That is an extreme going from $25 for a parking ticket to $200 for a tow,” Stewart said. Aside from raising the price of violations, the Parking and Traffic Committee said there is another avenue to deter parking violations on campus. The committee senators have proposed implementing a carpool parking pass system. “We have researched several universities and high schools in the United States who have successfully implemented a carpool system, and we feel SIUE students, faculty and staff could benefit from a carpool system,” Cox said. A carpool subcommittee has been formed within the Parking and Traffic Committee, meeting for the first time last week on Monday, Feb. 2nd “We discussed several options to customize our own carpool parking system to include preferred parking spaces and shared cost of the parking permit between car pool members,” Cox said. The senate said a carpool system on campus would reduce fossil fuel emissions, increase sustainability measures on campus, free up more parking spaces and reduce costs associated with commuting and the parking pass for students, faculty and staff. The decision will be made in May of this year and if passed will be enacted in the Fall 2015 semester. !
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2-3-15 A subject reported he received an email from a colleague who seemed to be under a lot of stress. An officer spoke with the colleague and determined that this person was OK, but declined any additional assistance from the officer. 2-4-15 An officer issued a citation to Kendall Kelly for speeding 40 mph in a 25 mph speed zone. The offense occurred on South University Drive at P2 Road. Travon J. Smith came to the SIUE Police Department to post bond on an ISP warrant for unlawful possession of cannabis with intent to deliver on school grounds. Smith was processed and released after posting $5,000 bond. A caller said she had an argument with her boyfriend who was using her vehicle. The officers located the boyfriend and the vehicle in the Woodland Hall parking lot. Cannabis was located in the vehicle. The boyfriend was taken to Gateway Regional Hospital per his request.
were found on either subject, and both refused to press charges. On a routine traffic stop for a taillight out, Kiana M. Neely was arrested for driving while suspended. She was taken to the SIUE Police Department where she was processed. She was released on a notice to appear. The offense occurred on East University Drive at North University Drive.
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Danish royalty, government turmoil and secret romantic affairs make up a large part of the plot in this film adaptation of 18th century historical events across Europe. While that may not sound super alluring, what makes up the majority of the romance in this film is the heartthrob lead actor Mads Mikkelsen (NBC’s “Hannibal”) who plays the enlightened doctor Johann Friedrich Stru-
ensee who woos the young Queen Caroline Mathilde, played by Alicia Vikander (“Anna Karenina”). The two then go on to front a revolution that does not end well, but the unstoppable love that drives them is the light at the end of the tunnel. Based on true events, “A Royal Affair” captures forbidden love and rivets audiences with a talented cast and delicious eye candy for everyone involved.
Nominated for a Golden Globe, this French film gained lots of attention when it released in 2013 for its beautifully honest and raw portrayal of love, identity and self-discovery. Lea Seydoux and Adele Exarchopoulos play Emma and Adele, two girls who quickly befriend each other and soon fall in love. These two actresses and the rest of the superb cast shed light on finding love.
Love on Netflix “Charlie Countryman” provides a strong dose of bizarre imagery, complex character dynamics and a love story audiences will find themselves rooting for from beginning to end. Shia LaBeouf plays Charlie Countryman, a man who ventures to Bucharest after his mother dies and falls in love with a beautiful cellist, Gabi, played by
Evan Rachel Wood, who is still harassed by her exhusband Nigel, played by Mads Mikkelsen. A masterful conglomeration of comedy, sexy romantic moments and hyped action-packed scenes, “Charlie Countryman” defines a new brand of romantic comedy and entices audiences with its attractive cast of actors and actresses.
Review: Musician serenades listeners with poetic lyrics Beautifully-constructed melodies and captivating lyrics intertwine to create an enchanting experience for those who take the chance to listen to the music of Ron Pope. Pope, a singer and songwriter who wavers between the pop and rock genre, is the perfect musician to set the mood on Valentine’s Day. Pope’s lyrics can charm anyone to fall in love, providing hypnotizing ways to express one’s feelings. Pope has been making music since 2008, when he appeared on MTV’s Total Request Live as an upand-coming artist. He briefly formed a band, The District, with two college friends. The band toured the United States for two years, recording three albums in the process. Since emerging as a solo artist, Pope has released six albums; each with a similar feel to it. He incites the perfect combination of heartwrenchingly deep melodies mixed with touching love songs. Imagine an artist who produces an entire album with
sounds and emotions similar to John Legend’s song “All of Me.” This is how listening to Pope’s albums will make you feel — captivated to no end. Love songs like “The Right Way” and “You’re the Reason I Come Home” will have you daydreaming about that one true love who could magically whisk you away and whisper lyrics of passion such as these. However, if you are in a more somber mood on Valentine’s Day, Pope still has music to please. If his love songs do not cheer you up, his songs about starting over and new beginnings are sure to impress. “Seven English Girls” and “Everything” present moving lyrics about love, heartbreak and everything in between. Pope has a variety of songs to set the tone for a romantic Valentine’s Day evening. Regardless of your plans for this year’s holiday, Pope’s music will comfort your soul and remind you of the beauty that is love.
“Liberal Arts” is a quirky flick that explores a man’s struggle to make sense of life and find a sense of passion in his work. Jesse Fisher, played by Josh Radnor, is in search for inspiration, which leads him to meet Zibby, played by Elizabeth Olsen, an undergraduate student who is half his age. What makes this film such a heartfelt romantic option for a date night is its unconventional storyline and lovable characters, especially
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The film, based on the graphic novel of the same name, stays honest to its original content and paints a delicate yet visceral view of young women growing up and discovering their own sexuality. This film should satisfy any person’s interest in a romantic film with something more than cheesy lines and overdone plot lines — “Blue Is The Warmest Color” enchants viewers with realistic, likable characters.
The Alestle Editor-in-Chief Hailey Huffines compiled a list of romantic movies Netflix has to offer. From classic to modern, this collection has something for everyone’s taste. All photos via IMDb. the relationship between Zibby and Jesse. Whether you are looking for a lighthearted comedy or a sweet romance to indulge in, this movie can give you both. “Liberal Arts” makes the struggle of adulthood and making hard decisions look romantic with its attractive cast and whirlwind storyline, and it will make sure to entertain with its dialogue and endearing coupling of two wildly different characters.
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Campus could be a stage for random acts of love Let’s forget about the cynics, the overlyromantics and all the commercialism hype for a holiday that comes every year, and talk about what really matters this Valentine’s Day — spreading the love.
Hailey Huffines Alestle Editor-in-Chief Sure, go out and celebrate date night with your significant other or get all jazzed up with your best friends, but remember that if you have no plans for the red-hearts holiday, you can try something new and rewarding. Random acts of love are similar to the free-spirited operation of random acts of
kindness, which involves approaching complete strangers and performing random acts such as working a soup line, paying for a stranger’s lunch or surprising your friend with flowers. It seems like a far-fetched idea to take time out of your day to approach strangers with little notes that have sweet words scribbled on them, but extending a kind word to someone you’ve never met could ultimately elicit change in that person’s life. The idea behind this operation is to spread sincerity to those we don’t know, to implement some level of social exchange that speaks volumes without actually carrying a full-length conversation. If the idea of handing out Valentine’s Day cards or notes makes you shudder with anxiety, then take the liberty to drop notes throughout campus. Maybe someone who is having a bad
day will find a note reading, “You’re beautiful,” or “You have a nice smile,” making his or her day better. Valentine’s Day doesn’t always have to be the hyper-commercialized holiday we’ve come to know it to be; this holiday of boxed chocolates and romantic notions can be explored beyond just that. Unearthing new realms of what it means to “love someone” can be further indulged in the random acts of love. So whether you’re wanting to slip a love note to your new crush or surprise your best friend with a box of candy and roses, think beyond what it means to receive love on Valentine’s Day and instead, try giving out love to others.
Feminist stereotypes harm efforts to dispose gender inequalities The moment the words, “I’m a feminist,” leave a woman’s lips, a mental image forms in the listener’s mind — a man-hating, bra-burning revolutionary with a forest of unshaven leg and underarm hair, demanding equality in a maledominated society.
Elizabeth O’Donnell Alestle Copy Editor Needless to say, few feminists are these feminazis, — extreme or militant feminists — a term popularized by radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh. It’s a stereotype. That’s all it is — a widespread, oversimplified image of a particular group of people. A feminist, in the simplest dictionary definition, is an advocate of women’s rights. This means supporting women’s political, social and economic equality to men. That means believing women should have the same rights and privileges as men when it comes to careers, finances, politics and all other aspects of society. Everyone has rights and deserves to be treated with respect. Yes, I am a feminist, and I believe in gender equality. Yes, there are some feminazis out there, but most of us don’t fit into that group. Feminazis go overboard in their pursuit for gender equality. Hating men and thinking them inferior isn’t gender equality. And burning brassieres and refusing to shave is not going to do much in the way of creating change. Not all feminists are revolutionaries trying to overthrow the government; we’re just fighting for our rights. Many of us participate in many government creations, such as voting. There is
also a record number of women in Congress – with 104 currently serving. All feminists are fighting for gender equality — to eradicate the idea that women are inferior, because we aren’t. That doesn’t mean feminists believe men are inferior — because we don’t. And we don’t hate men. We are merely trying to convince others that women have just as many rights as men, and we deserve to be treated with as much respect as men. But what many seem to forget is that women, in every country, are still fighting for their rights. And it’s important for women to stand together to defend and continue pursuing these rights. We wouldn’t have many of the rights we take for granted today if we didn’t continue campaigning for our rights. In many other countries, women’s rights are still severely restricted or completely nonexistent; women aren’t allowed to get an education, vote, own a driver’s license, property, credit cards or even leave their homes without a male chaperone. In the United States, laws threatening women’s reproductive rights, such as insurance restrictions on birth control, are being discussed. Women still face discrimination in the workplace, getting paid only 78 cents for every dollar men earned in 2013, and are trapped under the glass ceiling. Granted, women’s rights in America have come a long way, but women are still not considered equal. Yes, the 19th Amendment allows us to vote, and the Equal Pay Act makes it illegal to pay women less for the same job, but women still get paid less than men. And although there are prominent women in politics, Americans have yet to elect the first female president. Feminists will always be around, as long as
gender inequality exists; however, feminism is not just for females. Men can be feminists, too. Several famous men, such as the prime minister of India, retired NFL punter Chris Kluwe and comedian Aziz Ansari have spoken up for feminism. Men, I want you to think of your mother, sister, significant other, best friend or any other important woman in your life. They have just as many rights as you and should be treated with respect. Think of your rights and be grateful that you didn’t have to struggle for them as much as women have been and still are struggling for theirs. Please realize just how important women’s rights are for women, and men; this is an issue that affects everyone in some way, not just women. Women, feminists and non-feminists alike, I want you to stand up for your rights, but do so in a way that educates and informs others, instead of pushing them away. There is a correct way to advocate women’s rights without extremes. Especially those who don’t support feminism, please realize just how precious your rights are. We didn’t always have the rights we have now. And we won’t have equality if you don’t fight for it. Feminism isn’t saying that you can’t be feminine and enjoy being feminine or anything else that comes with being a woman – that’s the stereotype speaking. Feminism means being empowered about being a woman. And that is why it is so important to demolish the feminazi stereotype, because it is not a true representation of your average feminist.
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Standings *Standings and Results as of 12 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11
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well,” Pratzel said. Two of the most impressive players during the weekend were sophomores Lexi Aranda and Mia Frogner. In the defeat Saturday, Aranda and partner junior Sierra Halverson lost 6-3 in doubles, but Aranda came back in her singles match and won 6-3, 6-0.
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winning 6-0, 6-1. Frogner increased her team lead in victories, with 16 singles match victories, and became 5-1 in doubles since teaming up with Krutak. Pratzel said overall, it was a group effort and everyone pulled through on the second day, although Frogner and Aranda had a great weekend. “[Frogner] pulled off a tight
match Saturday, ending the 11win winning streak of a Bradley team member,” Pratzel said. Besides Aranda and Frogner, Halverson was the only other Cougar athlete to win in singles on both Saturday and Sunday. Against Bradley, Halverson won 6-1, 6-0 and followed that performance with a 6-1, 6-1 victory on Sunday. Halverson’s victories move her to 10-9 for the season. After dominating the match Sunday, Pratzel said it is always good to end the weekend on a high note, especially when the team has a two-week break. “With two weeks to rest and a little bit of focus on some individual things on doubles and singles play, I think we will come out and have a great match against [SIUC],” Pratzel said. The Cougars’ next match will take place at 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, at SIUC to play the Salukis. $! ! #
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Men’s tennis has up-and-down weekend Hutchinson and Gaffigan defeated their opponents 6-0. In the final doubles match of the day, Tristan Houle and Jack Desse won by a score of 6-0. The Cougars won all six of their singles matches of Men’s tennis fell short in its first road matches against Indiana University — Purdue University the day in straight sets. Coomer said Sunday’s matches were opportunities Indianapolis 5-2 Saturday, Feb. 7. The team rang victorious versus rival Western Illinois University 7-0 for the athletes to redeem themselves from Friday’s performance. Sunday, Feb. 8. “We responded just as you would hope the team On Friday, the Cougars lost two of their three doubles matches. In the first doubles match of the day, would respond,” Coomer said. “We were also able to redshirt junior Marten Jonsson and junior Nico Kuehn utilize our depth so that we have to get several guys in lost by a score of 6-4. In the No. 2 match, seniors the lineup to contribute early in the season. For us to Nicolas Vincent and Stephen Washuta were defeated by stay healthy and to continue to be successful, we have to their opponents 6-2. In the final doubles match, have contributions from everyone and we were able to sophomore Matthew Hutchinson and junior Patrick do that on Sunday.” Coomer said Desse, who won his first singles match Gaffigan won by a score of 6-3. this spring 6-2, 6The team won 0, was key in two of its six singles Sunday’s win. matches. After We responded just as you “He took losing the first four control early in the singles, junior Jacob would hope the team would match and never Perkins dominated respond. really looked with a 7-6, 6-0 back,” Coomer victory in the No. 5 said. “It’s always singles match. In the positive when you final match, '# # ! have a freshman Gaffigan emerged who can step in at victorious with a 5any given moment and contribute.” 7, 6-2, 6-4 win. Coomer said the Cougars’ next match, against Oral Head Coach Jason Coomer said the team did not respond the way it needed to on the Cougars’ first road Roberts University, is going to be a challenge, but if the team stays focused, it can achieve the win. match. “Our schedule is demanding this year and Oral “We ran up against a team that’s very good at home,” Coomer said. “At the end of the day, we need to Roberts is an extremely good team; they’ve added a lot be able to win those matches for us to be able to reach of depth to their roster this year,” Coomer said. “We are the goals we set for ourselves. We have to start the match going to have to play very well to have an opportunity with a higher level of intensity from the beginning and in the end. The good thing for us is we play very well at expect [the opposing] teams to match that intensity. We home so it should be a very exciting match for two very can’t be shocked by the response that we get when we good teams.” The Cougars’ next match is at 11 a.m. Sunday, Feb. try to come out and force the issue from the beginning.” On Sunday, the team destroyed the competition in 15, when they face Oral Roberts University. all three doubles matches. In the first doubles match, & )&% &&$ ( * #") *& !+% &( *( " % )&' &$&( ** , +* %)&% &( $ * Vincent and Washuta won against their opponents by $ "!% " $ ) )&% "!% #$ % ! !" way of unfinished match. In the No. 2 match, #$
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Cougar Briefs Softball starts season with tournament victory BEN LEVIN
Alestle Sports Editor
The defending Ohio Valley Conference champion softball team began its 2015 campaign with a 4-1 weekend at the Lady Techster Invitational, a record good enough for the tournament crown. In the first game of the season, junior pitcher Haley Chambers gave up two hits during her five innings of shutout softball in an 8-0 win against Abilene Christian University. Chambers struck out seven and was relieved in the sixth and final inning of the game by freshman pitcher Baylee Douglass, who had a scoreless final inning. At the plate, the Cougars were powered by sophomore second baseman Allison Smiley, who went 2-for-4, with two doubles and five runs batted in. On Friday, Feb. 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s final game, the Cougars defeated Louisiana Tech University in a close 6-4 game that saw both teams putting up big numbers in back-to-back innings. After giving up four runs in the bottom of the third, the Cougars scored five runs of their own to take the lead. SIUE was helped by a three-run home run from Chambers to give the Cougars the lead. Sophomore pitcher Alexis Kohrs got her first victory of the season, going four innings and giving up four earned runs. Douglass came in for the threeinning save and gave up one hit and no runs. On Sunday, Feb. 8, after a 31 victory to top Missouri State University and a 4-3 to the University of Louisiana in Monroe, the Cougars capped off the tournament with an 11-1 bashing against the University of Arkansas in Pine Bluff. Chambers put together
another impressive performance, both on the mound and at the plate. Pitching the full five innings, she struck out seven, while allowing one earned run for her third victory of the tournament. To help out the offense, Chambers hit her second home run of the year and had three RBIs. The softball team returns to the field at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 13, when it travels to Athens, Ga. to compete at the Georgia Tournament. Wrestling leaves Greyhound Open with two champions Winning five matches apiece on Saturday, Feb. 7, sophomore Karsten Van Velsor and redshirt junior Chris Johnson finished in first place in their respective weight classes at the Greyhound Open held in Indianapolis, Ind. At 149 pounds, Van Velsor started the day with a bye, then dominated his first opponent 186 in a major decision against his Indiana Tech University foe. In his quarterfinal match, Van Velsor got a 4-2 victory to move on to the semifinals, where he defeated his opponent 9-3. In the championship match, Van Velsor had his closet bout of the tournament, but was successful, winning 2-1 to take home the 149-weight class crown. In the heavyweight division, Johnson won his first match of the day via pinfall and followed up with a sudden death victory against his opponent from Purdue University 3-1. Johnson got a 5-2 victory in the semifinals and was handed the heavyweight championship after teammate freshman Jake McKiernan forfeited in the final. McKiernan, who dominated his competition with two major decisions and two pinfalls, was one of four Cougars to finish in second place. At 141 pounds, redshirt freshman Trevor Feagans
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lost in the championship match via pinfall. Junior Connor McMahon was close to winning the 165-pound title, but lost 5-4 to his McKendree University opponent in the final. Redshirt sophomore Jake Tindle fell to the same fate in his match at 197 pounds, losing to his foe from McKendree University 2-1 in the final. The Cougarsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; next match is at 11 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, at the Vadalabene Center where they take on Gardner-Webb University and the University of Indiana in a triangular meet. Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s basketball slips at the University of Tennessee in Martin Shooting 35.8 percent from the field, the menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s basketball team fell to the University of Tennessee at Martin 64-59, moving the team to 5-6 in the Ohio Valley Conference. Senior guard Kris Davis led all scorers with 18 points, going 6-13 from the field, including a 3-8 performance from threepoint range. Senior guard Rozell Nunn was the only other SIUE player to finish the game in doubledigits, ending with 12 points. Nunn also grabbed six rebounds. The Cougars struggled defensively down low, allowing UT Martin to score 30 of its 64 points in the paint and won the battle for rebounds, bringing down 35. The Cougarsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; next game is at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, when they travel to Murray, Ky., to take on OVC-leader Murray State University. The team returns home at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, when it faces Eastern Illinois Junior pitcher Haley Chambers whips in a pitch in a game during the 2014 University. spring season. Chambers went 3-0 at the Lady Techster Invitational during
Ben Levin can be reached at blevin@alestlelive.com or 650-3524.
the weekend, helping the Cougars win the tournament championship. Chambers, a former Ohio Valley Conference Freshman of the Year and most valuable player of the OVC Tournament last season, also hit three home runs during the tournament held in Ruston, La., and was named the OVC Player of the Week and Pitcher of the Week. | Alestle File Photo
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