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Stuck in a rut:
Mating season for deer brings danger for drivers on campus KEEGAN GAUWITZ reporter
Year-round, deer, geese and other critters wander through SIUE’s campus — typically minding their own business. But this time of year, deer are out in full-effect and are causing danger on the road. This time of year is known as the rut, or mating season, for deer. This means deer are more active and behave less cautiously than usual. According to Bruce Bonebrake, General Manager of Abra Auto Body and Glass, the number of deer accidents has been much higher during this year’s rut, with the accidents starting to occur earlier in the year than usual. “This is the most active time of the year. On average, we see one to two deer-related accidents per day. This year, it started around mid-August, which is earlier than usual. The accidents were less common, but we still saw one every week or two,” Bonebrake said. Bonebrake added that the deer this year seem to be larger in size as well as a larger population. Bonebrake said the most active time of day for deer is early in the morning, right after dusk, and he recommends that drivers use their fog lights to illuminate the sides of the road more efficiently. In addition to fog lights,
general awareness and slowing down while driving are simple solutions for driving at night and dusk. Bonebrake also mentioned a device called Deer Alert, but said it may not be an effective way to avoid deer. “[Deer Alert] is just a pair of whistles you put on the left and right of your car. I don’t know how effective they’ve been proven to be, but as of right now, I believe that’s the only avoidance device there is,” Bonebrake said. In order to minimize damage, drivers are encouraged not to swerve to avoid the deer, but rather slow down to try and minimize the damage. Swerving can often lead to a worse accident for both the driver and A deer has a snack between North and South University Drive on Nov. 15. the vehicle. | Keegan Gauwitz / The Alestle “The only way you can really minimize the damage is to and stay away from the animal. spite the mating season, she hasn’t try not to hit the deer head on, Then, you’ll want to contact your seen a large increase in animal-reand to slow down. If you’re at insurance agent before assuming lated accident claims this month. “I’ve had about three to four highway speed and do a quick your vehicle is safe to drive,” Keeclaims, in the last month, of peomaneuver, you could roll your car ton said. The cost of damages that ple calling in saying they’ve hit and cause a very serious accident,” Bonebrake has seen related to deer. So, I wouldn’t say we’ve had Bonebrake said. SIUE Police Deputy Dan deer accidents range from minor a rise in November,” Allen said. Allen also said a common Keeton said there are a few steps to severe incidents. Some minor that anyone involved in an au- repairs cost around $1,000, while misconception is their insurance to-deer accident should take im- the most extreme accidents have rates will go up if they file a claim cost drivers up to $17,000. for an animal-related crash, but mediately following the incident. While Bonebrake has seen she said there is no penalty for “Move your vehicle to a safe place, then call the police. Make some costly repairs, Edwardsville comprehensive coverage, at least sure you document the incident Allstate agent Sheri Allen said de- with Allstate.
SG to host Angel Tree Donation Drive CORINTHIA JORDAN reporter
SIUE’s Student Government is partnering with Granite City’s Salvation Army and SIUE’s Head Start/Early Head Start Program to help children in need during the holidays. “Angels” have been chosen by employees from The Salvation Army and SIUE’s Head Start/ Early Head Start Program. The employees picked children who they believe would benefit the most from this donation drive. According to Ethan Massey, SG External Affairs Officer and senior applied communications major from Marine, Illinois, many SIUE organizations have been participating in the donation drive. Alpha Phi, Make-AWish, Black Girls Rock, Alpha Kappa Lambda and Alpha Zi Delta have been involved with providing resources and gifts for the angels. “Christmas is always that time where you see the best of people come out. It’s been so great to see people so eager to help these kids. Even if they can’t help by adopting an angel, they want to help in some other way,” Massey said. A total of 370 angels were selected to be sponsored for this
donation drive (200 from The Salvation Army and 170 from the Head Start/Early Head Start Program). Each sponsor is responsible for providing gifts such as clothing items, toys, diapers, snacks and art supplies. Matt Butler, SG secretary and sophomore pre-med major from Alton, Illinois, said he is excited to help host this year’s Angel Tree donation drive. He hopes the angels will have a special Christmas. “I definitely think that Angel Tree is something that everyone and anyone can get behind. I think it’s important to understand that sometimes there are people out there in the world that aren’t going to have as much as a special Christmas as you’re going to have,” Butler said. Massey said the purpose of the Angel Tree Donation Drive is to give the angels a Christmas they will never forget. He said the other student government representatives also understand that everybody comes from different backgrounds, and by hosting this drive, they are doing their part in putting a smile on the face of a child in need. “It’s been great to see everybody on campus come and flock to this office [from] administration, organizations, students that
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SIUE student leads food drive over break
MIRANDA LINTZENICH lifestyles editor
Senior Courtney Littell, 22, was killed as a result of injuries from a car crash over break. The Bloomington, Illinois native died Wednesday, Nov. 22. Littell was known as an adventurer and traveler, according to her obituary. She spent most of her time in the English and theater departments. She was also involved in the English Language and Literature Association, ROTC, D&D club and Gay Straight Alliance. Her visitation was held Wednesday at Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home in Bloomington. Littell’s family is asking donations be made in their daughter’s name to the Five A’s Human Society in Godfrey, Illinois. According to a letter sent out by SIUE administration, Counseling Services are available to students by calling 650-2842 or visiting the Counseling Health Services Office in the Student Success Center lower level. The Five A’s Humane Society can be reached at 618-4663702.
Freshman student charged with child endangerment
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Over Thanksgiving break, a food drive put on by junior psychology major Jalela Mitchell, of Chicago, gave SIUE students the opportunity to help provide their fellow classmates and their families with Thanksgiving meals. The idea formed when SIUE’s Sociology Club was planning a separate food pantry, according to Mitchell. After brainstorming with Sociology Professor Connie Frey-Spurlock, the two decided a Thanksgiving food drive would be a beneficial way to bring awareness to the upcoming pantry. Frey-Spurlock said the pantry is still in the planning stages and already has some pieces in place. “After we discussed [the pantry] originally, the Kimmel [Student Involvement] Center has been working on establishing a permanent food pantry on campus. Until that happens, [Mitchell] had the idea of supplementing folks with baskets and the Thanksgiving Drive,” Frey-Spurlock said. Assistant Director of Civil Engagement Sarah Laux said some of the details for the forthcoming food pantry are already being decided on. SEE FOOD DRIVE ON PAGE 3
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Remembering SIUE senior Courtney Littell
MARY COOLEY Belleville News-Democrat
A student at SIUE has been arrested after her son was found alone in her apartment, according to news reports. Darielle Smith, 18, is charged with endangering the life or health of a child, KMOV reports. Officials with the Madison County Sheriff ’s Department and the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Police Department were not available to comment the evening of Nov. 17. Law enforcement officials could not say if Smith was in custody on Nov. 17. The woman’s 2-year-old child is in protective custody after an investigation showed the child was often unattended, according to KMOV. The SIUE campus has a day care on campus for children of students, faculty and staff. The day care is a full-day, year-round program for children ages two through five, SIUE says. READ MORE WIRE STORIES AT ALESTLELIVE.COM
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SIUE’s Make-A-Wish to host basketball tournament for Wish Kid CORINTHIA JORDAN reporter
SIUE’s Make-A-Wish organization is hosting their first MakeA-Swish basketball tournament Dec. 1 to send their Wish Kid to Disney World. Originally adopted by SIUE’s Greek Council, Make-A-Wish at SIUE became a standalone organization in the Spring of 2017 after Greek Council was disbanded. Each school year, SIUE’s chapter of Make-A-Wish receives one Wish Kid with a life-threatening illness to represent. The organization is required to raise at least $6,000 to fulfill the child’s wish. Last year, in partnership with Make-A-Wish Illinois, SIUE’s Make-A-Wish raised $6,500 to send their Wish Kid, Liam, to Disney World. This year’s Wish Kid is fouryear-old Avery, who suffers from a type of blood cancer called acute lymphocytic leukemia. Avery’s wish is to go to Disney World as well. To grant Avery’s wish, the organization created Make-A-Swish, a fundraising event where teams will compete in a basketball tournament. Each team of five will compete to win the championship title and help raise money to grant Avery’s wish. Registration is $75 for each team, which includes admission to the tournament and team T-shirts. Additional T-shirts will be available for purchase to the general public at the tournament. Co-ed teams are highly encouraged, but not required. According to former Wish Kid, president of SIUE’s Make-AWish and senior applied communications major Alexis Nolan, of Collinsville, Illinois, being a part of this organization has been her most memorable college experience. Nolan got her wish of going to Hawaii fulfilled at 13 years old. It is because of this experience and the efforts of the Make-A-Wish foundation that encouraged Nolan to get involved with Make-AWish on campus. “Being able to make the connections with the Wish Kids and with their families and the connections with Make-A-Wish Illi-
SIUE’s Make-A-Wish organization recently hosted their annual Lip Sync For Wishes battle with a 2000’s theme. | Photo courtesy of SIUE’s Make-A-Wish Facebook page
nois and all their faculty members, they’re just amazing people and all of them are so kind. I have grown to have personal connections with tons of them, and it’s the greatest experience I could’ve asked for in college,” said Nolan. Another former Wish Kid and member of Make-A-Wish sophomore nursing major Stephen Burrows, of Fredericktown, Missouri, received his wish of going to Atlantis Resort in the Bahamas the summer before his senior year in high school. He hopes more students will become aware of the organization and want to get involved after the Make-ASwish event. “I don’t think you can find a better student organization that gives back as much as Make-AWish does. It’s really good to be around people that have the same drive to help others and to give back as you do,” said Burrows. Some students, like senior business marketing major Eldin Salmond, of Fairview Heights, Illinois, are excited about the MakeA-Swish event. The tournament gives students a chance to have fun and donate to a good cause. “Combining basketball and helping children is a great idea. I have the opportunity of coaching seventh grade basketball, and ev-
SIUE’s Make-A-Wish organization painted the Rock for their annual Wish Week. | Photo courtesy of SIUE’s Make-A-Wish Facebook page
eryday I feel that I am helping my players’ dreams come true. I also really love basketball and will play any chance I get. Hopefully, this event can raise enough money to make [Avery’s] dream come true,” Salmond said. Nolan said members of MakeA-Swish encourage students to participate and attend this event. Donating to Make-A-Wish helps a child who had or is currently facing a life-threatening illness get
their wish and helps bring a sense of childhood back into their life. Make-A-Swish will be held in the Student Fitness Center in the Vadalabene Center. Check in begins at 4:30 p.m. and the games begin at 5 p.m.
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SIUE’s University Museum provides access to deeper learning CORINTHIA JORDAN reporter
SIUE’s University Museum has been in the works since the founding of the university in 1957, but was officially established in 1979. The founding members began the collection of artifacts from all around the world, and started putting them on display when the university was opened. The University Museum has a total of about 60,000 pieces, ranging from all types of interdisciplinary collections including fine arts, architectural ornaments, historical items, archaeological items, natural sciences and ethnographic artifacts from African, American, Native American and Asian cultures. The collections feature fine arts as well as cultural items including dishes, lamps, religious icons, toys, beads, puppets, weapons, money and other forms of currency, costumes, quilts, paintings, ceramics, sculptures, crystals and much more. Collections are on display throughout the campus. Displays can be found in Lovejoy library, Rendleman Hall and in the basement of Peck Hall. The most popular exhibit features the largest collection of Louis Sullivan architectural ornaments in the world. According to Associate Professor and Fine Arts Librarian,
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“We’re shooting for the pantry to begin at the beginning of the Fall [2018] Semester. The pantry will serve the campus, and it is expected to be a permanent program,” Laux said. Mitchell decided to give these meals to the students and families staying in Cougar Village over Thanksgiving Break because she noticed that many students stayed
Therese Zoski Dickman, the collections add an interesting dynamic to the SIUE campus. “By sharing through various exhibits and displays throughout the campus teaching buildings, the [Morris] University Center and here in Lovejoy Library, we can see some of the university’s artistic treasures. Those are complemented by the Sculpture Walk designs that our art students create, which is a totally separate project,” Zoski Dickman said. Recently, there was also a museum exhibit in the gallery of the Art & Design West building, called “Gathered Resource,” curated by Erin Vigneau-Dimick, Collections Manager of The University Museum and other Art & Design faculty members on display that closed its exhibition on Nov. 21. According to VigneauDimick, the University Museum adds value to SIUE and provides a deeper understanding of a variety of historic cultures and societies to students. “We have a lot of historic artifacts, and they come from a wide variety of cultures,” Vigneau-Dimick said. “We have student researchers, graduate-level researchers and faculty researchers who use our collections for handson experimental learning. Students can understand much more in-depth aspects of human culture and human production, both in
at the apartment complex over the break while living there last year. “I stayed in [Cougar Village] last year during Thanksgiving, and I saw that there were a lot of students, and a lot of families, that stayed there as well. So, it made me wonder if they had the means to go home, if they had a home and if they could support themselves. It’s hard being a student and supporting yourself and your family,” Mitchell said. Mitchell said most contributions have come from staff and faculty who have set up donation
“Incense Burner: Qilin Set,” part of SIUE’s University Museum’s Harrington Collection, is on display in Lovejoy Library on the second floor. | Christal Sampson / The Alestle
practical objects and in contemporary art objects.” According to Associate Professor and Director of Museum Studies Laura Milsk Fowler, the artifacts displayed by the University Museum are here to teach students and enhance their college experience. “One of the main goals of the University Museum is to support the educational enrichment of the university,” Fowler said. To learn more about the University Museum, contact Vigneau-Dimick at 618-650-2996.
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boxes in the Morris University Center, Peck Hall, Founders Hall and Alumni Hall. There have been contributions from outside community members and students as well. “First, it started with me contacting each department head at the university, and giving each department a specific item such as rice, gravy and so on. The staff members of each department had a minimum they were required to meet. Then, we started putting out the boxes for students to donate,” Mitchell said.
SIUE tops in state growth JOHN SOMMERHOF Edwardsville Intelligencer
Over the past 20 years, Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville has grown faster than any other public college in the state. According to statistics from the Illinois Board of Higher Education, SIUE has demonstrated 26.8 percent growth in total enrollment from 1996 to 2016. In 1996, SIUE had an enrollment of 11,151 students. In 2016, enrollment was 14,142 students. SIUE officials attribute the enrollment growth to the evolving campus and community. “SIUE’s consistent and steady growth over the past 20 years can be attributed to the ever-evolving nature of this campus and the Edwardsville/Glen Carbon area,” Association Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management Scott Belobrajdic,” said. He highlighted past construction of residential halls, the addition of the School of Pharmacy, expansion of the School of Engineering and the move to NCAA Division I athletics as points that bolstered enrollment. “Beginning in the mid ’90s,
we began the transition to a primarily residential campus,” Belobrajdic said. In addition to SIUE, the University of Illinois system, with campuses in Urbana, Springfield and Chicago saw increases in enrollment of 20.9 percent, 17.7 percent and 16.8 percent respectively. Illinois State in Bloomington/Normal was the only other state public school that showed an increase in enrollment over the 20-year period with a 6.7 percent increase. Northern Illinois University, Western Illinois University, Eastern Illinois University, Chicago State and Southern Illinois University at Carbondale all experienced declines in enrollment since 1996. The most significant enrollment decline occurred at Chicago State that saw a 62.2 percent decline in enrollment. Eastern Illinois University saw a 36.7 percent drop in enrollment over the time period while SIUC experienced a 26.9 percent decline. Northern Illinois University and WIU saw declines at 12 percent and 14.9 percent respectively.
While there was a slight dip in enrollment for fall 2017, SIUE’s enrollment growth from 1996 to this year is 23.7 percent” Belobrajdic said the size and quality of the freshman class have both grown in the last 20 years. “In 1996 the mean ACT for an incoming class of 1,191 was 20.9. Fall of 2014 brought a record of 2,126 new freshmen to campus with an average ACT of 23.5,” Belobrajdic said. “New transfer students have always been part of SIUE’s regional mission and their numbers have grown from 1,175 in the fall of 1996 to more than 1,400 in each of the past three semesters.” In addition to SIUE’s regional recruitment efforts, it has expanded its geographical reach. Enrollment from the Chicago metropolitan area has nearly tripled from 546 students in 1996 to 1,467 for fall of 2016. Missouri students are also making the trip to Edwardsville with a current enrollment of 1,297 Missouri residents compared to 959 in 1996.
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Neanderthalens skull and other artifacts are displayed on the first floor of Peck Hall. | Christal Sampson / The Alestle
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An officer responded to a fire alarm at 409 Cougar Village. The alarm was possibly activated by cannabis smoke. There was no fire, smoke or damage.
A state citation was issued to Luke J. Workman for speeding 69 mph in a 45 mph zone on East University Drive.
11.26.17 An officer responded to a report of a male subject trying to flag down vehicles. The officer located the subject who stated he was just walking and had not tried to flag down any vehicles. The subject did not need any assistance. An officer issued a written warning for speeding 59 mph in a 45 mph zone on East University Drive.
11.25.17 An officer issued a written warning for disobeying a stop sign on Whiteside Road at Circle Drive.
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An officer issued a state citation to Andrea C. Shomshot for speeding 64 mph in a 45 mph zone on North University Drive. An officer issued a written warning for an expired registration on East University Drive. An officer issued a state citation to Jose M. Camarena for operating an uninsured motor vehicle on North University Drive near Lot 10. A written warning was also issued for speeding 35 mph in a 25 mph zone.
11.21.17 A subject reported she heard somebody yelling in the vicinity of 413 Cougar Village. The officers checked the area for somebody in need of assistance with negative results.
An officer issued a written warning for one taillight and no brake lights on East University Drive.
A officer responded to a one vehicle traffic accident on the entrance to the Simmons Cooper Baseball Complex parking lot.
An officer issued a state citation to Scott N. Schaeffer for an expired registration on East University Drive.
An officer issued a written warning for speeding 41 mph in a 25 mph zone on North University Drive near P3 Drive.
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5. ‘Winter Wonderland’ at Horner Park 11109 Widicus Road, Lebanon, Illinois
Horner Park is open Nov. 17 to Dec. 30 from 5 – 9 p.m. These lights have more of an oldfashioned theme.
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The park will be open on hollidays this year. Admission is Free
The St. Louis area is filled with holiday lights. Whether you celebrate Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or Christmas, The Alestle gathered a list to help make your holiday experience a lit one. We transformed the results into a simple map to help you decide on price, drive and quality to make the most of your non-existent free time.
Photo via Winter Wonderland Brochure
1. ‘Winter Wonderland’ at Tilles Park
6. ‘Brewery Lights’ at Anheuser Bush
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Tilles Park is open Sunday through Friday from 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. from Nov. 22 – Saturday, Dec. 30.
The Brewery is open from Nov. 16 – Sunday, Dec. 30, 2017 from 5 -– 10 p.m. Walking tours, Clydesdale viewings and s’mores are offered. Tours will be closed on holidays, but the lights will still be on.
$10.00 Family vehicle $20.00 Limousine $40.00 Commercial transport van $90.00 Tour bus
Walking tours are free, but some activities aren’t. Visit www.brewerylights.com for a list of offerings.
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2. ‘Way of Lights’ at Our Lady of the Snows
7. ‘Christmas Wonderland’ at Rock Springs
442 S. DeMazenod Drive, Belleville, Illinois
The National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows is open nightly from 5 – 9 p.m. from Nov. 17 – Sunday, Dec. 31, but will be closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas and New Year’s Eve.
2100 College Ave., Alton, Illinois
Rock Springs Park is open nightly from 5 – 9 p.m. on weekends and 6 – 9 p.m. on weekdays from Nov. 24 – Dec. 27.
Admission is free
Admission is $7 per vehicle.
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3. ‘Magic of Lights’ at Gateway Motorsports 700 Raceway Blvd., Madison, Illinois 62060
This park is open from Nov. 17 – Jan. 1, 2018 nightly from 5 – 7 p.m. It will be open on all holidays. $25.00 Standard Vehicle Pass at Gate ($20 if prepaid online) $45.00 Standard Vehicle Dash Pass at Gate ($40 if prepaid online)
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Student Government Senate Meeting 6 - 8:30 p.m. Goshen Lounge
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Department of Theater and Dance: The End: An Apocalypse Anthology 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Metcalf Theater
Music Department Presents: The Mikado 7:30 p.m. Dunham Hall Theater
Season for the Child Presents: The Nutcracker 2 - 3 p.m. Dunham Hall Theater
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Self-care is mandatory, not a luxury Winter break may be tantalizingly close, but the last few weeks in a semester are typically some of the most stressful for students. Because of that, it’s important to remember to take care of yourself if you want to succeed in both your classes and your social life. A researcher at Penn State published a report this April which said programs and policies designed to improve social and emotional well-being for elementary school children can play a part in academic and career suc-
cesses later down the line. Like most things in a child’s life, such as midday naps and parents paying for things, it stands to reason that the same could be argued for a college student. What’s different, however, is that we’re old enough to have to make time for our own well-being a priority ourselves. It might seem counterintuitive, but by taking care of ourselves and doing the things we enjoy, even when life seems hectic, we can recharge and make sure that we’re putting out our best work.
Practicing self-care can be as simple as making sure you’re getting enough sleep a night, taking a break from a big project to get yourself a treat or even heading out to a party once in awhile with friends. It is important to figure out what helps you unwind best and to do them as often as possible, regardless of what your methods of self-care are. Put relaxation into your schedule, and force yourself to stick to it. Whether that’s putting a chunk of time for you to go out on the weekend or setting a re-
minder to take a short break every hour or two while studying, as long as you follow through with your plan you’ll be better off. Most of the time, it feels like we are working 24/7 and have no time for these breaks. But we believe even the busiest students are able to schedule this important time to focus on themselves. Of course, it’s possible to go overboard on your relaxation, especially at this point in the semester. It can be tempting to just blow off your responsibilities completely when they seem nev-
er-ending. However, if you throw away an entire semester’s worth of work in a few weeks, it’s most likely going to feel much worse than if you had powered through the end of the semester. Remember: there’s light at the end of the tunnel. We’re only a few weeks away from an entire month’s break. Whether it’s your first semester here at SIUE or your last, take some time out of your schedule for yourself to make sure you finish it as strongly as you can.
The internet is yours, save net neutrality BRIDGET CHRISTNER opinion editor
If you’ve recently been on Twitter or read the news, you’ve probably heard some discussion about net neutrality. Now, if you’re like me and many others, you probably have no idea what it is or why it is such a significant topic. Net neutrality is the law which states all data on the internet, no matter it’s site or owner, is given to the public at equal speeds and priority. In basic terms, this means that currently, as long as you pay your internet provider, you have unrestricted access to just about every website you can imagine without having to pay extra fees. Email, search engines, social media and just about anything else are always just a few clicks away. Net neutrality has been in
place since the internet began, which has an effect on its growth. Content and websites are shared with people all over the world, gaining popularity until they become recognized household names such as YouTube or Facebook. However, there are current movements by the Federal Communications Commission to repeal net neutrality, and if you haven’t guessed it by now, it could dramatically change the way you use the internet. The FCC will vote to eliminate net neutrality in just a few weeks. Without net neutrality, internet service providers could control not only how much you pay for internet access, but also what sites you can access without paying extra for reasonable speeds. The big players in this deal are AT&T,
Verizon, Time Warner Cable and Comcast. While the telecommunications companies see this as an opportunity to expand their business model, others see it as a way to control and manipulate consumer access. In an extreme scenario, internet providers could bundle and price internet packages however they please. Websites and applications that don’t serve their interests as a company could be slower, difficult to access or not even offered in your internet plan. Internet freedom is a big deal. It’s how we’ve made it this far. It’s how we’ve managed to come up with new and efficient services that entertain, inform and simplify our everyday lives. Net neutrality is the only way to ensure new platforms can thrive online. Why would a cable
company allow you to access Netflix or Youtube at the same speeds as their own services, where they make money on the advertisements. When faced with the choice of watching what they want with premium packages or watching what’s available on hand already, most people aren’t going to be shelling out money for more expensive plans. As college students, most of us can barely afford what we have now. We’re focused on buying groceries and paying car insurance. While most of us may not have to pay for the internet now (thank you mom, dad and those thousands of dollars in tuition we pay each year), we will have to in the future. If the sites we need and use every day cost us more money, we
won’t be able to afford it, simple as that. It would make our lives more complicated. There’s an entire website dedicated to saving net neutrality. If you wish to make an impact and stop the vote that could end net neutrality for all, there are several things that you can do. You can ask your local representative where they stand on the issue. This could be in the form of a letter, phone call or even a tweet. You can also visit the website, www.battleforthenet.com to sign the petition to save net neutrality. The internet is all about giving the people a voice. So use it to your advantage. Let your voice be heard and save net neutrality. BRIDGET CHRISTNER 650-3527 @bchrist_alestle bchristner@alestlelive.com
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Volleyball accepts postseason tournament bid
Cougars to face Arkansas State University in round one of NIVC
KEEGAN GAUWITZ reporter
Following the most successful regular season in school history, SIUE volleyball has accepted a bid to the National Invitational Volleyball Championship at the University of Mississippi. The 32-team postseason tournament is single elimination and follows the same knockout procedure common as in most NCAA postseason tournaments. This year is the first time in 22 years the NIVC has been held. The bracket is separated into eight regional locations, made up of four schools playing in each. SIUE is set to play at Ole Miss against Arkansas State University in the first round. The other game in SIUE’s regional division is Ole Miss vs. Stephen F. Austin University. The Cougars’ Associate Head Coach Luke Young said the tournament is a good opportunity for the team to participate in postseason play, and he feels confident about the group they’ve been placed in. “We were happy with our draw. I think the tournament did a really nice job putting things together ... We know it’s going to be a competitive division, but we also know we’re capable of competing with any of those teams,” Young said. SIUE entered the OVC Tournament earlier this month as the number two seed and was knocked out by Eastern Illinois University 3-1 in the first round, despite defeating the Panthers twice during regular season conference play. Despite the early exit from the OVC Tournament, SIUE enters the NIVC as the Ohio Valley Conference’s automatic qualifier with a record of 23-6 overall and 13-3 in conference play. Young explained that the automatic qualifier position was guaranteed to one of the two teams that finished in the top two spots in OVC standings. Austin
Peay University, who finished first, won the OVC Tournament and moved on to the NCAA Tournament, securing the automatic qualifier position for SIUE in the NIVC. The Cougars boast two AllOVC selections with senior middle blocker Taylor Joens receiving first-team honors and senior outside hitter Ashley Witt earning second-team honors. Joens and Witt are just two of the six seniors on the Cougars’ experienced roster. SIUE will count on that experience and composure to help them advance in the NIVC. “You can feel the buzz. They were excited for a reason to come back early from break, and the focus has been really high in practice. We want this to be a fun experience, but we want to go as far as we can, competitively,” Young said. Redshirt sophomore setter Samantha Knight said the group has learned a lot over the past couple years, which has helped them grow as a group. “We would out-compete a lot of opponents, but didn’t always get the end result we wanted. This is a big opportunity to play against some of the top-100 teams in the nation and show how our program has grown,” Knight said. Athletic Director Brad Hewitt said the accomplishment shows how far the program has come and how well it has gradually developed each year. “It’s a reflection of the goal that we set out there when we made the move to Division I — build it the right way, and understand it’s going to take time. … If you build it the right way, these opportunities occur. It’s a great reward for the young ladies who came in four or five years ago to a growing program,” Hewitt said.
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Sophomore outside hitter Dylynn Otte goes up for the spike while senior middle blocker Carley Ramich and sophomore outside hitter Jackie Scott prepare to assist the play Nov. 1 in the Vadalabene Center. | Christal Sampson / The Alestle
Women’s basketball improves record over break
Cougars advance to 3-1 with wins over Air Force, SLU and Carbondale
KEEGAN GAUWITZ reporter
SIUE women’s basketball won two home games over Air Force Academy and Saint Louis University during Thanksgiving Break, improving their record to 2-1. The Cougars first hosted the Air Force Falcons Friday, Nov. 17. Before the game, SIUE honored senior guard Donshel Beck for reaching 1,000 points — a milestone only 23 SIUE players have achieved in the past. Athletic Director Brad Hewitt said Beck and her work ethic are an excellent representation of the program and what SIUE Athletics strives to develop in all of their players. “[Beck] is representative of
everything we try to do — help a young person reach their full potential. She’s done that both athletically and academically. She’s a great athlete, but wasn’t a polished basketball player when she got here. She’s worked her tail off to become a better and more polished athlete,” Hewitt said. The Cougars jumped out early against Air Force, putting up the first fifteen points of the game and limiting the Falcons to only 14 points in the first half. Assistant Coach Todd Schultze said the Cougars have done a nice job communicating and staying on the same page defensively. “We limited their shots. It was one shot, and they were done. We controlled their dribble penetration. We played team defense — that’s the biggest thing,”
Schultze said. Offensively, SIUE was led by Beck, who added 13 points to her grand total and junior center Sydney Bauman, who posted a double-double with 11 points and 15 rebounds. The Cougars out-rebounded the Falcons 57-33 in the win. The Cougars were back in action at the Vadalabene Center against local rival SLU in a game that lived up to rivalry hype as SIUE came back to defeat the Billikens 79-72. SIUE trailed by 11 after the first quarter and four at the half, but a strong offensive performance across the board gave the Cougars a 58-53 lead heading into the fourth quarter where they sealed the deal. Another standout performance by Beck led the Cougars’
come-back. The senior boasted a double-double, with 23 points and 10 rebounds. Redshirt senior guard Lauren White and redshirt junior guard Nakiah Bell also helped the Cougars’ offensive charge as White added 20 points and Bell posted 16 points and four assists. Monday night, SIUE traveled south to play sister-school Southern Illinois University Carbondale, who is 3-1 on the year. The Cougars defeated the Salukis in a 57-53 thriller. An out-of-bounds pass from Bell to White for a layup sealed the win for SIUE in the final seconds. Head Coach Paula Buscher said the idea to run the play was brought up by Bell and White in the timeout before the play. “We had run a similar play before, and [Bell] thought she
could get [White] open on the back cut. So, I gave them the freedom to make that read. It was all them making that play,” Buscher said. White led the Cougars in scoring and rebounding with 18 points and nine rebounds. Bell added 15 points and four assists to the Cougars’ offensive surge. With the recent wins, SIUE improved to 3-1 on the season. For their next game, the Cougars will travel to Normal, Illinois, Thursday to play Illinois State University who is 2-2 on the season.
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HOROSCOPES By: Jennifer Shepherd, The Lipstick Mystic
Monday, Nov. 27 - Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017
Aries: March 21 - April 19 Pay attention to legal matters this week. Saturn is reminding you to take care of contracts and other agreements. And you should also continue to keep your commitments to kids, co-workers and your significant other. Make sure you take care of the important stuff.
Cancer: June 22 - July 22 You and your partner are growing closer, courtesy of Venus. Maybe it’s time to take things to the next level. If you’ve just been casually dating, maybe it’s time to move in together. If you’re married, maybe you and your honey are thinking about having a kid.
Libra: Sept. 23 - Oct. 23 You could be torn between two relationships. Part of you could be drawn to a past romantic situation, wondering if you should reunite with an ex. Another part of you could be focused on a newer romance that has a lot of promise. Don’t make any big moves.
Capricorn: Dec. 22 - Jan.19 Your playful side will be on full display as Jupiter enhances your imagination. Don’t spend all your time working. Look on the brighter side of life and have some fun. Invite your honey out for a wonderful night out on the town.
Taurus: April 20 - May 20 You’re going back and forth about career stuff, and you have some big decisions to make. Don’t force an outcome. It’s more important to keep your options open and give yourself time to figure things out. And keep talking things over with your honey.
Leo: July 23 - Aug. 22 Venus is entering a friendly sign, and this will make things a lot more fun in your romantic life. If you’ve been single, you’ll find it easier to land some exciting dates with people. If you’re in a relationship, you and your partner will get along better than ever before.
Scorpio: Oct. 24 - Nov. 21 Venus is offering her blessings to you this week. Maybe you’ll fall in love with an attractive stranger. Or perhaps you’ll reignite some romantic sparks with a former flame, a long time after the two of you have been together.
Aquarius: Jan. 20 - Feb. 18 You could find out that somebody you no longer date is still in love with you. Venus is complicating your romantic situation. Maybe you and this person still have some unresolved issues, and you need to sort things out with your former flame.
Gemini: May 21 - June 21 Mercury is slowing down, and since it’s your planetary ruler, this means you need to chill out. Don’t make any major decisions. Focus on lighter stuff. Spend some quality time with your sweetheart and just enjoy being together.
Virgo: Aug. 23 - Sept. 22 Mercury will be in retrograde soon, so you should avoid pushing ahead with anything major for several weeks. Instead, regroup and take stock of what you’ve already done. In relationships, hang out with your honey, but don’t push an agenda.
Sagittarius: Nov. 22 - Dec. 21 You’ll receive a lot of invitations as Mercury heats up your social life. Even though you’re busy, you should accept them. Attend a business networking event, a job fair or a neighbor’s cocktail party. Get out and circulate amongst the people.
Pisces: Feb. 19 - March 20 The moon is increasing your sensitivity and your ability to tap into other people’s emotions. You could become involved with problems that aren’t yours. Try to maintain a bit of emotional distance, so you don’t get drawn into too much negativity.
Jennifer Shepherd, the Lipstick Mystic®, is an astrologer and syndicated columnist with over 2 million readers. For mystical fun and psychic insights, visit www.lipstickmystic.com.