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‘We will persist, we will thrive,’ Chancellor gives inaugural address, asks how SIUE can improve
TAYLOR FLEIG Alestle Reporter Chancellor Randy Pembrook brought up many important topics at his Chancellor’s Address Thursday, Sept. 22, in the Meridian Ballroom. SIU System President Randy Dunn believes that speeches such as this address are important in regular time to give the SIUE community an idea into the eyes of the campus CEO, the chancellor. He said it is important to hear from the chancellor regarding the direction that he is going to take the university. “We are never satisfied because at universities there is always something more to do, as
well as there is always something else that we can do to push students to help them with earning their degrees. The difficulty, of course, is that when you claim everything as your own and do it all, then nothing gets accomplished,” Dunn said. Following Dunn’s introduction, Pembrook took the stage on his fifty-third day as chancellor. Pembrook said one of his main focuses for the university is determining what is best for the students and how SIUE faculty can implement what is best for the students. A theme that emerged from his speech was that SIUE was not committed to surviving, but thriving.
“We need to be entrepreneurial and market ourselves,” Pembrook said. According to Pembrook, another focus of his is to increase student and faculty retention by continuing to expand online programs and engage in trying to focus on marketing to older potential students rather than just the typical 18-year-old high school seniors. “If we know that the 18-year-old market is shrinking, then if we continue to only focus on that, then by definition, unless you find something that no one has thought of, then you’re going to have a shrinking enrollment,” Pembrook said.
Pembrook related his hardships of growing up on a farm in Southwestern Illinois to the hardships that the Illinois state budget is currently experiencing, saying that we will thrive through the hardships. “I witnessed the ability of people in my community to overcome challenges. We will overcome the challenges we face we will persist and we will thrive,” Pembrook said. CHANCELLOR | pg. 3 | Photo courtesy of University Marketing, Communications
Homecoming in full swing, students get ‘McFly’
Left, junior Kyle Bracely, of Chicago, picks up a t-shirt Monday, Sept. 26, at the annual homecoming kickoff at the Stratton Quadrangle. The 2016 Homecoming theme is ‘Back to the E.’ | Brian Muñoz / Alestle
Fire station construction delays opening until late October MIRANDA LINTZENICH Alestle Reporter After nearly 11 months of construction, hopes to finish the SIUE campus’ fire station are going to be reassured with the scheduled completion coming late October, or early November this year, according to L. Wolf Contractors Superintendent Wayne Terrill. The City of Edwardsville broke ground Nov. 7, 2015, and had a projected finish date in August, according to SIUE. As of June, the projected date for completion was in September as stated in a previous article, but unforeseen circumstances moved the completion of the project to a later date. “The weather was a big factor, for sure. We got almost 5 inches of rain at one time and our roads on the site got washed out,” Terrill said. “I’ve had to add more rocks just to get our vehicles and the guys in and out.”
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Construction of the newest Edwardsville Fire Station, located on the northwest side of campus, is set to open late October or early November, according to L. Wolf Contractors Superintendent Wayne Terrill. | Allison Gregory / Alestle
Even with minor setbacks, firefighters, like Lt. Rodney Hall, remain positive and ready for the station, located on the northwest side of campus, to open. “The fact is that we are adding a new station because the city has grown drastically,” Hall said. @thealestle
According to Hall, the volume of calls for the fire station has increased as well. “My first year, we had maybe 1,400-1,500 calls; this year we are at 2,465,” Hall said. “We were in need of more staffing and more stations.” @thealestle
Hall has had experiences at the campus that affirm the need for the station, according to him. “When calls happen, the goal is to provide shorter response calls on campus,” Hall said. “I’ve been personally involved in three fires in Cougar Village — one of which students were trapped. Even two or three minutes would have made a difference.” The new station will cover campus and all of the warehouses along 255, according to Hall, and even to 111, according to Terrill. “Right now we respond from station one,” Hall said. “Our goal is to respond to a fire or medical emergency in six minutes.” Freshman computer management and information systems major Stephanie Spillers, of Edwardsville, is in full support of the station. “I think people will feel a lot safer knowing that there’s a fire station nearby,” Spillers said. “The response time won’t be as long as The Alestle
it would be if the responders were coming from across town.” The station opened up six positions, four of which have already been filled, according to Hall. Each of the firefighters will rotate, so there will not be a set team that works within the specific station. But with positions being filled, that switch will come soon. After almost a year of construction, Terrill said he is exited for the fire station to finally open to the public. He said he is sure that after the long months of construction and preparing the station, there will be a positive outcome from it. “I’m looking forward to when it gets finished,” Terrill said. “It’s nice to be able to say, ‘Hey, I helped coordinate that.’” Contact MIRANDA LINTZENICH Call 650-3527 Tweet @mlintz_alestle Email mlintzenich@alestlelive.com
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Sustainability on back burner at SIUE
KIAH EARL Alestle Reporter
Due to budget cuts in the state of Illinois, many public universities like SIUE have to decide what is a priority on campus and what falls short. There has been talk among administrators to cut out the sustainability officer position, which would leave SIUE without an official student representative for sustainability on campus. According to External Affairs Officer of Student Government and senior accounting major Carmen Connors, of Freeburg, this would mean that SIUE would be one of the only universities in the Metro East region without a sustainability officer. Connors said she thinks students disagree with the decision to get rid of a sustainability officer because having a representative is important in general, especially on a campus surrounded by so much nature. “As a student, I think that other students would disagree with this decision,” Connors said. “It’s an important issue, and sustainability is somewhere that we should be putting time and money into.” President of the Student Organization for Sustainability and graduate student Dana Wynn, of Alton, said for her organization, the loss of a sustainability officer puts more weight on their shoulders as student representatives. “It’s not as easy for a student to get ahold of someone as it is for someone serving as
Chancellor poses questions to SIUE community CHANCELLOR | from pg. 1
Pembrook revealed that construction on the Science building East will begin in December, the SIUE Dental Clinic will be opening in January and the Morris University Center master plan will be presented this semster, possibly offering a different blueprint. During his address, Pembrook prosed many questions for the audience to ponder: “How do we deal with this as an institution? How do we react properly to be able to convey to parents and students that things are alright at our university? How do we tell our story effectively when we need to convey to parents and students that things are great at SIUE, and simultaneously convey to legislators that funding is essential?” “I look at my own daughters, my 26-year-old and 24-year-old, and their choices about ‘what do I want to do,’ and ‘what are the kinds of experiences that really excite me,’ I tell people, ‘leave money out of it for a second, choose something that at the end of the day makes you feel valued. If you can’t wait to get to Saturday because you hate Monday to Friday, then rethink, and SIUE is here if anyone wants to rethink and retool. You can look at a challenge and say that anything is possible or anything is impossible,” Pembrook said. Pembrook said the SIUE community should be recognizing our current level of excellence while constantly looking for ways to improve, and that is exactly what he plans to do. “What can we do with our incredible assets to shape the changing world?” Pembrook said.
a sustainability officer,” Wynn said. “Staying in contact or even reaching out to other campuses in the region and even in the nation is easier for someone who has those contacts.” Wynn isn’t the only person who believes that the loss of the sustainability officer will be detrimental to keeping conversations of sustainability alive on campus. “We no longer have a faculty [for] sustainability to mentor and provide guidance to students, staff and faculty, and no one to act as a bridge of support between academics and administration,” environmental science graduate student Megan Arnett, of Roxana, said.
Wynn said the conversations about sustainability around campus have been negative since the announcement became official earlier this academic year. “A lot of people are saying that sustainability at SIUE is going to die before 2017,” Wynn said. With conversations like this happening around campus, Wynn said she is motivated to make sure that is not the case. As Campus Sustainability Month approaches in October, the organization plans to host education based events ensuring students understand the importance of sustainability. Connors and Wynn said they plan to move forward, educating
and doing what they can to preserve sustainability on campus regardless of the loss of the officer position. “In the past, external affairs has not been involved with sustainability on campus,” Connors said. “This year, with the recent changes to the Office of Sustainability, I felt the need to step up and keep the conversations going. It’s a passion of mine, so I took it on.” Sustainability has been a huge initiative in the past at SIUE due to campus being surrounded primarily by wildlife. With the loss of a sustainability officer, some students are wondering when the budget cuts will stop being the reason that so
many extracurricular activities are disappearing. “While I realize that these cuts in sustainability are being presented as budgetary issues, surely there is a way for SIUE to envision and adopt creative solutions to support and fund the continuation of these valuable resources,” Arnett said. The Student Organization for Sustainability will kick off Campus Sustainability Month from 10 a.m to 12 p.m., Monday, Oct. 4, by tabling in the Goshen Lounge. During the week of Oct. 14 through Oct. 28, SIUE will be participating in the Northwest Earth Institute’s Eco Challenge. Students can register to be a part of the sustainability movement on campus. Wynn said while Campus Sustainability Month is only a short period of time, the sustainability initiative will continue throughout the rest of the semester, and into the spring. “Sustainability on the campus of SIUE will not die will the loss of the sustainability officer,” Wynn said. “The loss is unfortunate, but we just have to work harder to educate everyone about how important sustainability is.” For more information, contact the Student Organization for Sustainability at SIUE at facebook.com/siuesos, or contact Dana Wynn by email at
dwynn@siue.edu.
The Student Organization of Sustainability shines on SIUE Senior Day in February, as they host a contest to inspire students to recycle. | Photo courtesy of Student Organization of Sustainability
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SIUE remembers Brittany Godfrey KENDRA MARTIN Alestle Managing Editor Last weekend, senior criminal justice and pre-law student Brittany Godfrey died in an ATV accident in Calhoun County. During her time at SIUE, Godfrey was the manager for the wrestling team as well as an intramural supervisor for Campus Recreation. Wrestling Head Coach Jeremy Spates said Godfrey was a very friendly and easygoing person and would come into the office every day with a positive attitude. “She was an awesome person,” Spates said. “She was just a genuinely happy person that was always supportive of the team. Every time she was in the office, she always had a great attitude and smile on her face. She was there to help in a lot of ways and when we were short staffed, we gave her a lot of work but she would always do an amazing job.” Spates said he will miss the sense of humor and amazing atmosphere that Godfrey would bring into the office. “It’s funny because there is not one specific moment I remember, but I will, however, remember her sense of humor,” Spates said. “She loved to give the coaches a hard time about specific things. Her sense of humor is what made her stand out, and it made working fun.” Coordinator for Intramural Sports and Campus Recreation Tom Dougherty said he has known Godfrey since November of 2015, and said he remembers her as someone who would always bring positive energy into the office.
Brittany Godfrey Photo courtesy of Campus Recreation
“She was someone that’s just always positive,” Dougherty said. “She would always come in here asking how she could help. We joked that Brittany was always in here even if you were in the zone or busy, she would always pop in to say hey. She was always someone that would brighten your day whenever she would stop by.” Dougherty said he is going to miss the brightness and positive energy that Brittany would bring into the office. “She was just a positive person,” Dougherty said. “Someone that you would want your best friend to be and you would want your son or daughter to be. She was always friendly, kind, fun and sweet. She hads about the same energy and brightness everyday so I think everyone in the office is definitely going to miss that since that was always what she brought.” On Sept. 23, a moment of silence was held for her at the club football game. Her initials were also written on intramural soccer field and another moment of silence was held for her at another intermural game. Assistant Director for Campus Recreation Natalie Hawkins
said she has known Godfrey for almost three years since they hired her as an intramural supervisor and remember her as being very task oriented. “She was one of our hardest workers,” Hawkins said. “We could give her tasks and she would get everything completed. She needed minimal supervision. She was one of our best intermural supervisors to get things done.” Hawkins said Godfrey was an enthusiastic person who always brought out the best in people and would always greet everyone in the office with a smile. “I think she was one of those individuals that was never in a bad mood,” Hawkins said. “She would walk in, say hi, always smiling and just a light, bright face to have around the office.” Hawkins said Godfrey was always willing to help out around the office and had such a strong love for everything that she did. “She would always ask ‘Is there anything else?,’” Hawkins said. “She would be at your doorway and she’ll ask about something but she was always looking for work. She always got her work done, especially if it was administrative work.” Hawkins said Godfrey’s death did not hit the office until she noticed the differences between how the games were held before and after Godfrey died. Godfrey’s positive energy was just not there. “This weekend, we had a men’s and women’s soccer game, and we were just talking about the difference between us and another supervisor and we just remembered the way that Brittany used to do it because Phil [Leyerer] used to put her in charge in soccer,” Hawkins said. “She would just run the field operation that
way. It really hit home being a week later because Brittany would have been working outside.” Coordinator for Club Sports Philip Leyerer has known Brittany for a little over a year, and even though he only knew her a short time, he remembers Godfrey as being a very friendly and helpful person. “Her smile and positive attitude is my greatest memory,” Leyerer said. “She was never in a bad mood. You can give her any task and she would never complain, she would just do it. She would finish it in less time than you expected.” Leyerer said her death was hard to take, but he reflects on her being someone who was extremely friendly and who simply had a strong love for sports. “We had a game on Saturday and Sunday, and on Saturday, the week before it happened, she still worked a soccer game,” Leyerer said. “The whole team was saying how they just saw her just a week ago — everyone was hit hard by it. She touched a lot of students. She had contacts from intramural and clubs. She was always positive, and it was easy to have a conversation with her. She loved SIUE, and she loved sports. She was a people person and made friends easily. We loved her as coworker and a friend.” SIUE Athletics plans to honor Godfrey at Senior Night in November. Counseling Services is available for students by calling 6502842, or visiting Counseling Services in the lower level of the Student Success Center. Contact KENDRA MARTIN Call 650-3527 Tweet @kmartin_alestle Email kmartin@alestlelive.com
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Correction:
Our story, “Faculty union to gain certification,” Sept. 22, incorrectly presented some information. The faculty union that recently was established at SIUE is working toward gaining certification at this time after having filed a petition with the Illinois State Labor Board in which it met the board’s 50-plus-1-goal.
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A fire alarm was activated at 511 Cougar Village. University Housing was notified. The alarm was activated by cooking and was restored.
An officer issued a warning for improper display of registration at P2 Lot at South University Drive.
An officer issued a state citation to Andrea N. Hill for speeding 36 mph in a 25 mph zone on South University Drive at Circle Drive. An officer issued a warning for speeding 40 mph in a 25 mph zone on North University Drive. An officer responded to Lot 5I in Cougar Village for a minor traffic accident. There were no injuries reported. An officer issued a warning for speeding 38 mph in 25 mph zone on South University Drive at Lot P2. A fire alarm was activated at 409 Cougar Village. University Housing was notified. The alarm was activated by cooking and was restored. A fire alarm was activated at 405 Cougar Village. University Housing was notified. The alarm was activated by cooking and was restored. A fire alarm was activated at 405 Cougar Village. University Housing was notified. The alarm was activated by cooking and was restored. A fire alarm was activated at 415 Cougar Village. University Housing was notified. The alarm was activated by cooking and was restored. An officer issued a warning for one headlight on North University Drive at Lot P3. A officer responded to a vehicle accident involving a deer on North University Drive near the 4-way from Illinois registered vehicle P639236. The deer was enthuanized. An officer issued a warning for driving without lights on North University Driving at East University Drive. A written warning was issued for driving without lights on North University at East University Drive. A written warning was issued for driving without lights at North University Drive at Lot P9. An officer responded to 525 Cougar Village for a possible disturbance. The caller stated he could not see anything but heard a female crying. Officers spoke with the individuals involved and determined that it was a misunderstanding by the caller. The female was upset but not with the male subject. A sergeant spoke with a subject about a child custody issue.
An officer issued a scofflaw violation to Illinois registered vehicle V502681, in the Woodland Hall parking lot. The vehicle was towed. An officer met with facilities management to take a report of a gate ripped off the fence around the playground on the 400 side of Cougar Village. An officer issued a warning for an expired registration on North Circle Drive at North University Drive. An officer issued a warning for an expired registration on Lewis Road at the Credit Union parking lot. A written warning was issued for speeding on South University Drive at Stadium Drive. An officer responded to Dunham Hall Theater to retrieve a found phone. The officer located the owner and the phone was returned. An officer responded to Prairie Hall for a welfare check on a student. An officer issued a scofflaw violation to Illinois registered vehicle Z909831, in Lot A. The vehicle was not towed. A scofflaw violation was issued to Illinois registered A732508, in Lot B. The owner signed an acceptance of responsibility form. The vehicle was not towed. An officer issued a written warning for an expired registration on South Circle Drive at Residence Drive. An officer responded to Morris University Center to retrieve a found phone. An officer issued a warning for driving with one headlight. The offense occured at South University Drive and Lot P2.
Gender played a bigger role in the presidential debate than you think WILLIAM DOUGLAS, LESLEY CLARK, ALEX DAUGHERTY McClatchy Washington Bureau
Did he call her “secretary” as a sign of respect or condescension? What about the interruptions? And the matter of her looks or lack of stamina? And then there was “Miss Piggy.” Questions about gender ran throughout Monday night’s general election presidential debate between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, the first ever between a man and a woman. Almost every move could be scrutinized through that lens Trump interrupting Clinton 46 times to her five, by McClatchy’s count; how he refocused moderator Lester Holt’s question of Trump’s claim that Clinton didn’t look presidential; Trump’s hinting that he’d planned to use former President Bill Clinton’s sexual misconduct against her before thinking better of it. Trump campaign officials dismissed talk that gender was a factor, noting that Trump often aggressively interrupted and insulted male opponents during the Republican primaries. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, a Trump adviser, insisted that Clinton had interrupted Trump as many times as he did Monday, despite the count showing otherwise. “I think that was fair and warranted,” she said of Trump’s interruptions. “That’s not a problem for women at all. I think women care less about debate tactics than the economy, and national security. They want to know, ‘Are my kids going to have a job? Are they going to be safe?’ That’s what women care about.”
What to call her
Trump made not a single mention of “Crooked Hillary,” the nickname he’s wielded to describe her on the campaign trail. “I thought he was in part a little hands-off,” Annelise Orleck, author of “Rethinking American Women’s Activism, said. “I wondered if he had watched her debate against Rick Lazio. Maybe that’s why he was so restrained.”
Before “mansplaining” ever became a term, there was the 2000 Senate debate in New York between Clinton and then-Rep. Lazio, R-N.Y. The Long Island congressman stepped away from his lectern during the debate, walked directly over to Clinton’s and repeatedly urged her to sign a pledge to reject soft-money campaign contributions. It proved a tactical error that many viewed as overly aggressive and sexist. Lazio himself offered Trump a piece of advice ahead of the debate: “Stay at the podium.” Still, others saw signs of sexism, including early in the debate when Trump asked Clinton how she felt about him referring to her as “Secretary Clinton,” an acknowledgment of her tenure as President Barack Obama’s first secretary of state. “Yes, is that OK?” Trump asked Clinton. “Good. I want you to be very happy. It’s very important to me.” Charles Bierbauer, a former political and foreign correspondent for CNN, called Trump’s question a wince-inducing moment. “That was condescending, no question about that,” Bierbauer said. “Neither one wants the other to be happy.” In the end, Trump referred to Clinton as “secretary” 22 times during the course of the evening, but stopped toward debate’s end, when he called her “Hillary” eight times. Clinton referred to Trump by his first name throughout the debate rather than “Mr. Trump.” Jennifer Palmieri, Clinton’s communications director, noted that “he likes people who work for him to call him Mr. Trump, but she doesn’t work for him.”
Who has the stamina?
Clinton looked as if she had Trump when Holt asked him to elaborate on his remarks earlier this month that Clinton didn’t look presidential. Apparently sensing trouble, Trump declined to talk about Clinton’s appearance, veering instead to a question of stamina.
“She doesn’t have the look. She doesn’t have the stamina,” Trump said. “I said she doesn’t have the stamina. And I don’t believe she does have the stamina. To be president of this country, you need tremendous stamina.” Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., a Clinton supporter, said Trump tried to change the critique because he realized he would box himself in by repeating that Clinton doesn’t look presidential. “He didn’t want to acknowledge that there really isn’t a good reason to say that, other than the obvious issue that she’s the first one that would be a woman,” McCaskill said. “He pivoted to stamina, but that didn’t save him. I think he was already down the rabbit hole and he had a hard time getting back out.”
Miss Piggy
Clinton quickly pivoted, too, reminding the Hofstra University audience and TV viewers of what he’s called women before. She admonished him for his comment about former Miss Universe Alicia Machado, recalling that “he called this woman ‘Miss Piggy.’ Then he called her ‘Ms. Housekeeping,’ because she was Latina. Donald, she has a name.” Clinton told Trump that the Venezuelan-born beauty queen recently became a U.S. citizen and “you can bet ... she’s going to vote this November.” Shortly after the debate, Clinton’s campaign released a video featuring Machado discussing her treatment by Trump, along with a transcript of the debate exchange. Trump appeared to catch himself following Clinton’s Machado salvo. He said he could have been “extremely rough to Hillary, to her family, and I said to myself, ‘I just can’t do it. It’s inappropriate. It’s not nice.’” Clinton, he said, “talked about her like she was Mother Teresa, and it wasn’t quite that way, but that’s OK. Hillary has to do what she has to do.” READ MORE WIRE STORIES AT ALESTLELIVE.COM
An officer issued a warning for disobeying a stop sign and one headlight. The offense occured at South University Drive and University Park Drive. An officer issued a warning for no headlights. The offense occured at North Circle Driveand Bluff Hall Circle. An officer issued a warning for speeding 38 mph in a 25 mph zone. The offense occured at South University Drive and University Park Drive. An officer responded to an active fire alarm at 530 Cougar Village. The alarm was activated by cooking. There was some smoke, but no fire and no damage.
Democrat Hillary Clinton, right, and Republican Donald Trump during their first presidential debate on Monday, Sept. 26, in Hempstead, N.Y. Qin Lang / Xinhua / Sipa USA
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Freshmen nursing majors Vince Ellen, of Springfield, and Andrew Kelly, of Rochester, work on a chalk mural Tuesday, Sept. 27, at the 2016 Homecoming chalk drawing competition outside the Morris University Center.
Senior biochemistry major Lafisu Lasisi, of Evanston, busts a move while singing 'Wagon Wheel' at the 2016 Homecoming Karaoke competition Tuesday, Sept. 27, in the Goshen Lounge.
Left: Senior applied communications major Libbi Thalmann, of Glen Carbon, smiles as Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Jeffrey Waple tries chili, Wednesday, Sept. 28, in the Below: Kappa Sigma members smile for a portrait after winning the 2016 Homecoming Chili CookOff Wednesday, Sept. 28, in the quad.
Senior applied communications major Taylor Keel, of Belleville, ends her performance with a high note at the 2016 Homecoming Karaoke competition Tuesday, Sept. 27, in the Goshen Lounge.
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Review: ‘The Magnificent Seven’ tries hard to live up to its name CHLOE SMITH Alestle Lifestyles Editor The Wild West has made a return to the big screen and has brought a star-studded cast along with it. While “magnificent” may be too much of a compliment for the film, “The Magnificent Seven” is certainly not lacking in entertainment. The film, a remake of the 1960 movie by the same name, opens in the late 1800s in the small western town of Rose Creek. The violent and brief opening scene teaches the audience that the citizens of the town are being driven from their homes and terrorized by land baron Bartholomew Bogue (played by Peter Sarsgaard). Any doubt of Bogue’s evil nature is destroyed quickly when he and his men storm into a town meeting held in Rose Creek’s church and brutally murder several citizens, including the husband of Emma Cullen (played by Haley Bennett). Bogue and his men vow to return to the town within three weeks to take over the land. Filled with grief and anger, Emma volunteers to venture out to assemble a group willing to protect the town. Thus begins the assembling of the Magnificent Seven, including warrant officer Sam Chisolm (played by Denzel Washington), gambler Josh Faraday (played by Chris Pratt), outlaw Vasquez (played by Manuel Garcia-Rulfo),
tracker Jack Horne (played by Vincent D’Onofrio), Comanche Native American Red Harvest (played by Martin Sensmeier), knife-throwing master Billy Rocks (played by Byung-hun Lee) and sharpshooter Goodnight Robicheaux (played by Ethan Hawke). The men create a plan to win back the town of Rose Creek, training the peaceful citizens of the town and bonding with one another in the process, eventually leading to a loud and lengthy battle scene between Bogue’s men and the Magnificent Seven. Many members of the cast seem to be having the time of their lives, from Chris Pratt’s scheming grin in nearly every scene, to Ethan Hawke gleefully yelling “you sons o’ bitches” in a low Southern drawl whenever the expression might be fitting. It’s Haley Bennett, however, who really brings a noteworthy performance, especially when considering the fact that her character is unfortunately not given much to do. Even in the final battle scene, after Bennett has proven herself to be an exceptional shooter, she is given nothing but several montage-style shots of shooting off of a barricaded balcony. Her longest appearance in the film’s most important sequence is nothing but a clumsy damsel-in-distress moment. Bennett, however, does not let this get her down, perfectly capturing Emma Cullen’s love for
‘The Magnificent Seven’ has a great cast and a whole lot of humor, but does not accomplish much more than simple entertainment. | Photo via IMDB
her friends and neighbors, quest for vengeance, quiet grief and underrated strength. How wonderful will it be when women get to be magnificent, too? Maybe in the next remake. For a big-budget blockbuster, the film does manage to feature some respectable diversity, but acknowledges its own diversity in a clunky way, almost as if it’s trying to pat itself on the back for its lack of whitewashing. It’s better than nothing, but not skillfully
executed. If you’re not one for gratuitous battle scenes, this film is probably not for you. While gore is minimal, especially when considering the body count racked up throughout the movie, things do seem to get rather bloated with bullets. By the end of the final climactic shoot-out, it’s likely that audiences will feel exhausted rather than exhilarated. With that being said, however, the film is fun and packed with
humorous moments, mixing classic elements of beloved western films with a modern eye. It may not be magnificent, but it’s worth seeing. “The Magnificent Seven” was released in theaters everywhere Friday, Sept. 23. Contact CHLOE SMITH Call 650-3527 Tweet @csmith_alestle Email csmith@alestlelive.com
Artists confuse biting, inspiration KENDRA MARTIN Alestle Managing Editor Desiigner entered the mainstream in early 2016 with his debut single, “Panda,” and took the hip-hop community by storm, but the main concern with a lot of fans and critics alike is that he sounds too much like his counterpart, Future. It is highly difficult to distinguish between the two artists, and it seems as if many people do not care that he is biting Future’s style. Although “Panda” is an extremely catchy song, it is hard for me to shake off the fact that Desiigner is winning off of another man’s success and, truthfully, I find that a bit corny. I am not an advocate of mimicking in any way, shape or form, especially when it comes to music. Now, I understand that when you are a new artist, you tend to struggle to find your sound and make yourself distinguishable from your peers. Anyone who makes music draws inspiration from their role models. Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar, Nas and so many other artists have drawn inspiration from their peers. Normally, you can hear it in their music, but you can also hear what makes them unique. Sadly, I do not get that with Desiigner.
However, Desiigner is not the only person I get this vibe from. I have to call Logic out for the same thing, even though he can rap and I enjoy his music to a certain extent. Logic can spit, but even after listening to his two studio albums and four mixtapes, I have yet to be able to distinguish what makes Logic unique. When I listen to Logic’s music, I hear Kendrick mixed with J. Cole mixed with Drake. I do not hear Logic, and it frustrates me because I like him. While I liked his first album, “Under Pressure,” I felt it bit off too much of what Kendrick did with “good kid, m.A.A.d,” and the same goes for his more recent album, “The Incredible True Story.” I felt as if he bit the concept of what Big K.R.I.T. did with his album, “Cadillactica.” I remember when I watched interviews of Logic, he said he was not shy at showing where and who he draws inspiration from, and I understand where he is coming from. However, I would like it if artists would still differentiate themselves from their peers, because otherwise, there is nothing distinguishable about their music. That is why I’m frustrated with Logic. The same goes for Desiigner. I am not a fan of his music
whatsoever. I did not hear and don’t care to hear the mixtape, but I feel like the criticisms of him biting Future’s style are extremely reasonable. He has to take into consideration where the criticism is coming from. It is cool that he looks up to Future and is a proud fan, but he should also change some things about his style to make him more unique so he is not viewed as a copycat. When Kanye first started producing, he drew inspiration from Pete Rock and J. Dilla, and you could hear that in the music, but what’s different is that Kanye was able to put his own spin to it and develop his own sound. Maybe Desiigner is still young and developing himself as an artist, but I truly feel like he needs to understand that he will continue to be looked at as a Future clone if he does not do something. Biting, in my opinion, will forever be corny, and I think it needs to be called out whenever it happens, because I don’t think it’s cool to bite off another artist’s style. Biting just will never be all right to me, no matter the circumstances. Contact KENDRA MARTIN Call 650-3527 Tweet @kmartin_alestle Email kmartin@alestlelive.com
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Be an educated voter this election season It has been made clear this presidential election is different from previous ones. For starters, we have the first female presidential nominee running against an entrepreneur who has no political background. Also noteworthy about this race is that there have been copious amounts of unprofessional behavior, scandals, confusion and upset throughout this whole election cycle.
ALESTLE STAFF EDITORIAL Living in a digital era, it is no surprise these candidates are appealing to a younger generation by gaining a social media presence and discussing topics that pertain to our generation such as making college debt-free and providing jobs for our future. It is great that the presidential candidates finally want to speak out on what is important to us, as
students; however, this will be the first time most college students, even some seniors will be able to vote. Although it may seem too difficult to do diligent research on the candidates, it is still possible, and it is still important. With that being said, there is a lot of debate on whether or not some students will vote this year for various reasons like personal disinterest in politics or to take a political stance some would call radical. While others do plan to vote, some students won’t go any farther than Facebook or Twitter to read “facts” on the election — and that is because most of the information is being fed there. It is hard for students to recognize that not everything on social media is truth and is often sensationalized click-bait. Everyone needs to realize that information is put on social media because the presidential candidates know they can
communicate to our generation this way. But one cannot believe everything on social media, or on the TV. Social media is not a bad way to gain knowledge on the presidential candidates, but there are better ways to seek out valid information. One of the best resources that we could put to use is presidential candidates’ own websites. Since we are accustomed to gaining information through online texts, articles, and other forms of media, navigating through these sites to access their candidate’s intended policies, and platforms on issues should be hassle free. Making use of these sites could also lead to potential voters taking the leap from being a strictly digital supporter by providing information about volunteer opportunities and ways to donate. Although some people criticize the millennial generation
for heavily relying on internet sources and social media for our political and social commentary, it actually might be an advantage we have compared to other generations. For example, platforms like Twitter have allowed polls and real-time conversations about things relating to each candidate and the events that have brought their policy beliefs to light. With tweets being tracked and attached to hashtags, this platform can act as a form of a database that should be used with good judgment. Despite this election possibly being potentially discouraging to first-time voters, there are many ways to vote with an educated mindset. Use social media and other platforms to your advantage without overestimating their power to give quality information. READ MORE STAFF EDITORIALS AT ALESTLELIVE.COM
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Fall is the time of year when leaves start changing and the weather gets cooler. It is also the time of year when we start getting sore throats and stuffy noses. For those with allergies, or weak immune systems, this is one of the worst times of the year. One day it is 90 degrees, and the next it is 60 degrees, which is prime time for allergies and colds to start.
CHLOE RICE Alestle Opinion Editor Although there isn’t much a doctor can do for allergies, there are many ways to prevent, or even help, your allergy or cold symptoms. The most important thing that you can do is help the body’s defense system against these unfamiliar allergens. A human’s immune system is the the prime defense against any sickness. Just like lifting weights can
help strengthen one’s muscles, taking vitamin C can help strengthen your immune system. Vitamin C comes in many forms, but most naturally in fruit, so having an extra glass of juice, or maybe an apple at lunch every day this season will surely help prevent sickness. If eating fruit is just too difficult, vitamin C also comes in tablets that can be taken with any meal. Vitamin C will help you not get sick due to nutritional deficiency, but stress and lack of sleep can erase all of one’s effort of eating fruit and drinking juice. As busy as a student can be in the middle of the semester, one still needs to get plenty of rest. According to the National Sleep Foundation, an adult around the age of a college student should be getting an average of seven to nine hours of sleep. Also, as exams start rolling around, the stress of keeping up with school, work, clubs, jobs and anything else can get in the way of one’s “me time”. Students
need to try their best to set aside some time to watch an episode of their favorite Netflix show or enjoy some quiet time with a favorite book. A little bit of “me time” can go a long way to prevent stress. One can do everything possible to prevent sickness, but what if it’s too late? Thanks to modern medicine, there is a cure for just about any symptom this season has to offer. For seasonal allergies, Benadryl will help one conquer their morning class without leaving them sleeping and drooling on the desk after class is over. Now, if one is trying to achieve this level of sleep in the comfort of their bed, then Nighttime Benadryl is the right choice. As for the common cold or flu, Nyquil is kind enough to offer the same and varieties. These medicines will help fight symptoms, but if they aren’t doing enough then go to Health Services. Make an appointment ahead of time and the visit is free.
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The ‘snitch’ snatches club of the year JOSH SKUNDBERG Alestle Reporter Last spring, SIUE’s Quidditch Club was deemed the “Best New Organization of the Year” by the Kimmel Student Involvement Center. Club president, junior mass communications major Monica Buschor, of Bloomington, said “It was amazing ... it was one of the highlights of my year.” She added that she believes the club won the award because, “It’s a weird club. It’s really fun, interesting and exciting … It’s unique. It’s its own thing.” Buschor went on to emphasize the award’s importance. “Word-of-mouth is basically how we get our name out. We don’t have a lot of fliers up everywhere,” Buschor said. Club member, junior nursing major Danielle Slusher, of Maryville, said, “It was awesome. We were all really pumped about it.” Buschor said although she was originally skeptical of the club’s potential for success, she was just happy to see how far the club was able to come in just a year. Phil Leyerer, Coordinator of Club Sports and Special Events, said he believed the club won the award due to their relentless dedication. “The way they were just able to reach out to students… I’ve never seen a club go so above and beyond to start something like this,” Leyerer said. Over the course of this past year, the club has rapidly grown from five initial, dedicated players to 28 current members — and it’s expecting more. Buschor, one of the original founders of the club, said, “At first it did not look like we were going to do very well. Once we
had our interest meeting, a lot of people started showing up to our practices, and things just started getting better.” The club members went on to play mostly amongst themselves in internally organized games for the vast majority of their first year. “Before we knew it, we won awards, and people knew about us. We’re still very, very new,” Buschor said. Utilizing their recent gains in both size and experience, they are expecting to play in large, out-ofstate tournaments this upcoming year. The game of Quidditch consists of two competing teams of seven players attempting to throw a ball, known as a “quaffle,” into one of the other team’s three semi-circular goals. The club abides by U.S. Quidditch official rules and regulations, and games generally last 25 minutes, according to US Quidditch Typically, just over halfway through the game, a “snitch” is released onto the field. If a team can capture the snitch, it results in more points than a normal goal. Players must avoid being hit by the other team’s “beaters,” who attempt to temporarily remove players from the game by hitting them with a ball known as a “bludger.” As an additional challenge to players, they must play the game with a PVC pipe between their legs to represent a flying broom, as seen in the Harry Potter series. Slusher also attempted to describe the game’s rules. “The game is like three games going on at one time,” Slusher said. Slusher then added the best way for people to figure out if the game is for them is to come out and watch a practice. “It’s just really cool to see it
Senior civil engineering major Joshua Burdin, of Granville, scores at the Quidditch Club’s practice Sept. 23, at the Rec Plex. | Brian Munoz / Alestle
all play out,” Slusher said. According to Buschor, due to the uniqueness of the club, new members are always passionate about both the sport and the series that it originates from: Harry Potter. Slusher had only been recently introduced to the Harry Potter series prior to joining the club. After being convinced by her friend to come out and give Quidditch Club a
chance, Slusher said she realized how many other enthusiastic fans were in the club. The club members’ passion and fervor is made evident by the club’s annual Sorting Event. Due to its elaborate setup, the affair can only be once a year. It’s one of the club’s most popular occasions among members, derived directly from the movie. The event consists of club
members taking a quiz and then being placed into one of original four houses: Hufflepuff, Gryffindor, Slytherin, and Ravenclaw. The four houses constitute the four campus teams for the year. “It’s just a really fun event. It’s one of our bigger things. A lot of people get pulled in because of the Sorting Event,” Buschor said. “It’s awesome. Everyone there gets really excited about it,” Leyerer said. Buschor explained the importance of joining the club early, so new members have the opportunity to participate in the annual festivity. Although the club only played internally last year, both Buschor and Slusher are excited to be playing in two large tournaments this year. One was in Missouri, Sept. 24 and the other is in Wisconsin, Saturday, Oct. 22. Slusher said she is excited for the competitiveness of upcoming tournaments, since the club’s games are recreational. Aside from competitions both on and off campus, the club’s teams practice once a week. According to Slusher, “It’s really not that much of a time commitment. It’s only two hours a week.” Games are being played on Saturdays at the RecPlex on the south fields. Campus games began Sept. 17. Those interested in joining Quidditch Club should contact the club officers through email at siuequidditch@gmail.com. Also, the club can be liked on Facebook at “Quidditch at SIUE” and followed on both Twitter and Instagram @siuequidditch. Contact JOSH SKUNDBERG Call 650-3527 Tweet @jskund_alestle Email jskundberg@alestlelive.com
SIUE volleyball improves record with two home wins JOSH SKUNDBERG Alestle Reporter
Senior setter Mallory Mangun (19) of Joliet, prepares to hit the ball Wednesday, Sept. 21, during SIUE’s 3-0 win to Eastern Illinois at the Vadalabene Center. | Sam Kitchen / Alestle
This past week, SIUE’s volleyball added two more victories to their win column, improving their overall record to 9-4. The Cougars began their Ohio Valley Conference schedule by sweeping Eastern Illinois University in three sets (22, 13, 13), on Sept. 21, at the Vadabelene Center. Although they began the first set with a 1-7 deficit, the Cougars ended up clawing their way back to take the first set by three points. Next, the Cougars were able to find get some momentum going into set two. “I think the turning point of the game was just going into set two. We had brought the energy finishing the last set,” redshirt freshman Samantha Knight said. In addition to their energy from winning the first set, the team was able to find their groove
toward the end of the set. “I feel like once the hitters started being smart with their shots and getting the ball in play, I feel like that was really the turning point,” junior outside hitter Jackie Scott said. “I think overall we played very well. We started off very slow as a team, but we ended up playing very well,” Knight said. “We had a 10-point slow start, and then we really balanced out and got into a groove. Our goal was to get better each set, and then finish at our best. I think we demonstrated that by score, statistics, and by performance, so it was good,” Head Coach Leah Johnson said. Over the weekend, the Cougars played Tennessee State at the VC. “Tennessee State is a high offensive team. They have a lot of weapon power, they hit the ball hard and fast, they play nitty-gritty defense, and they’re a very
emotional team,” Johnson said. Although SIUE ended up sweeping Tennessee State in three sets (20, 22, 20), Johnson’s assumptions of the team proved to be true. Tennessee State came back from halftime and got SIUE into a hole early on. The Cougars ended up closing the gap, partially thanks to the efforts of Scott. “Honestly, we started the game really solid. I feel like we really kept that mindset throughout the entire game even when we got down in the third set. I thought that we were just really steady throughout the entire match,” Scott said. SIUE travels to the University of Tennessee-Martin and Southeast Missouri State University Friday, Sept. 30, and Saturday, Oct. 1, for two conference games. Contact JOSH SKUNDBERG Call 650-3527 Tweet @jskund_alestle Email jskundberg@alestlelive.com
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HOROSCOPES By Jennifer Shepherd, The Lipstick Mystic Monday, Sept. 26 - Sunday, Oct. 2 , 2016
Aries: March 21 - April 19 With Jupiter opposite your sign, you’re pondering different paths. Part of you really wants to make a huge change, but there is another aspect of you that wants to sit back and contemplate your possibilities. Don’t make any sudden moves. Taurus: April 20 - May 20 Although you’re a practical Earth sign, you also have a secret sentimental side. Venus is urging you to pay attention to your inner self and remain true to your values. Don’t allow outside influences to affect your decision making. Gemini: May 21 - June 21 A bouncy new moon is making you super energetic. You’ll work long hours while also enjoying lots of dates in the same night. Or you’ll take on a lot of new commitments and invest energy in lots of new projects. It’s a time of expansion on all levels.
Cancer: June 22 - July 22 Powerhouse Mars will be opposite your sign for a few weeks, which means your overall energy could be low. It’s best to conserve your spirit. Don’t attempt anything big right now. Do research, consider your options and pursue lots of different romantic prospects. Leo: July 23 - Aug. 22 It’s hard for you to work within structures and restrictions, since you’re a Fire sign. Saturn is forcing you to be more disciplined, even if it’s difficult. Meet your obligations as best as you can. Virgo: Aug. 23 - Sept. 22 Sometimes you get drained from dealing with too many people. Mars will help you be more shielded over the next few weeks. It will be easier for you to stick to what you need to do and to enjoy interactions with friends, family and romantic partners.
Libra: Sept. 23 - Oct. 23 Three planets are bringing you good luck. You could receive a job offer out of the blue or a raise at your current situation. In your love life, you’ll feel better about your circumstances than you have in a long time. Have some fun.
Capricorn: Dec. 22 - Jan.19 Mars will be in your sign for several weeks, and this will help you to feel more positive than you have in a while. If you have to deal with a heavy career situation or family interaction, you’ll find it easier to sail through it. And romance will feel lighter and fun.
Scorpio: Oct. 24 - Nov. 2 Venus is shining some truth on your romantic situation. Don’t worry so much about what other people want you to do. Focus more on your own path, your own desires. Don’t let yourself get sucked into a commitment if it’s really not right for you.
Aquarius: Jan. 20 - Feb. 18 It’s time to let go of things that make you feel bad. Maybe a long-term friendship has worn out its welcome. Perhaps you’re realizing that a family member is bad news. Pay attention to what your inner self is telling you, and take action accordingly.
Sagittarius: Nov. 22 - Dec. 21 A spunky moon is heightening the flirtation vibes. If you’re single, you’ll find it easy to meet people and enjoy some playful interactions. If you’re in a relationship, you’ll come up with creative ways of hanging out with your sweetheart.
Pisces: Feb. 19 - March 20 This is a good time to meditate and think about your life. A moon opposition is reminding you that you need to get clearer about what is going on before moving forward. Meditate, pray or spend some time in a remote place out in nature.
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.