The Saint :: Issue 2

AQ Cheer Domination | 6

Equality: A How To Culture Editor Abbi Racine explores the idea of feminism and why women should work towards equality for all

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>>NEWS Ebola Update | 2

Saint Reporter Kane McLoughlin gives us the update on the international and local ebola concerns

World News | 3

Saint Reporter Anna Musiyenko informs us on recent political achievements and news

>>CULTURE Blackish | 5

Saint Reporter Simone Martens fills you in to ABC’s newest cultural norm

Feminist Film Festival | 6

Saint Reporter Darcy Vines writes about the underlying issue in feminism and the films that illustrated the issue

>>SPORTS Detroit Lions | 7 Do the Lions have a promising season? Saint Reporter Joey Pelak explains why the answer is finally maybe.

Volleyball | 8

Saint Reporter, Alex Merlotti, explains the AQ volleyball team’s next moves

Swipe right on us, AQ.

The Junior Saint Takeover

Aquinas and the community open the door for Junior Saints Weekend October 10-12

By Mackenzie Murphy The Saint Reporter Just in time to for Saints to get into the swing of things, Aquinas Programming Board and Campus Life invite Junior Saints to campus on Saturday, October 10 through Sunday, October 12 for Junior Saints Weekend.

“This has always been a hugely popular event. Last year we had close to 200 Junior Saints come,” said senior Mackenzie Glaros, the director for this year ’s program. “ J u n i o r S a i n t s We e k e n d g i v e s students the opportunity to bring the children they are close [with] to campus. The weekend is designed for students to show off Aquinas, Grand Rapids and their AQ pride.

AQPB organizes lots of fun activities for the students to do with their Junior Saint!”

The agenda for this year ’s Junior Saints Weekend is jam packed with fun activities for youngsters to enjoy.

From trips to John Ball Zoo and Robinettes Orchard, there is plenty of fall fun to be abound.

“There are athletic games going on, movies, food and much more” said Glaros. “We bring all sorts of interactive activities for the kids to do.”

Check in for the event begins at 6 P.M. in the Cook Carriage House.

AQ Saints that are bringing jr. Saints are required to bring permission forms signed by a parent/guardian.

After dinner, Saints and Jr. Saints can head over to the amphitheater for Sound Off, an event put on by the AQ Music Club. After a chance to cheer on AQ Hockey, students and Jr. Saints can paint canvases and eat cookies with What Up Weekends in

Where the stars shine AQ’s greatest join together for annual Awards Gala

By Abigale Racine Culture Editor Prayer. Study. Service. Community.

These are the traditional Dominican charisms that are practiced throughout Aquinas from orientation to graduation, and beyond.

While these elements are exercised during our academic careers, what matters is how they are practiced once we are handed diplomas and leave the ivy-covered wa l l s o f t h e Academic Building.

T h e A q u i n a s College Awards Gala, hosted on the evening of Thursday, September 25 officially kicked off Homecoming W e e k e n d , drawing in distinguished alumni and faculty of all ages who have exhibited these 4 charisms beyond the Aquinas woods and have made an impact.

Exchanges of praises and re-telling of fond memories echoed through Sturrus Fitness Center prior to the gala, as alumni caught up with each other.

“This is a great event,” said Associate Vice President for Student Affairs Brian Matzke prior to the alumni dinner.

Matzke, who graduated from Aquinas with his Bachelor’s degree in 1997 and his Masters in 2000, shared that his his former classmate and track teammate Cari (Blind) Setzler was inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame this year for her notable running records.

“It’s nice to see people succeed in their time at Aquinas and afterward. We have a great class of inductees,” added Matzke.

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During the dinner, ice melted and college stories came out at the tables.

Noelle Frost, former Saint editor and class of 1991 graduate, spoke of her experiences at Aquinas, and detailed her experiences as an RA in Regina during her Junior year.

“I love being back here and getting reaclimated,” said Frost, who recently moved back to Grand Rapids from Chicago and is employed with the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce. “ T h e campus has really grown, it’s amazing.

I feel that my experiences here in eventp l a n n i n g guided me toward my future.”

The gala was hosted ABBI RACINE/THE SAINT b y E n g l i s h professor Gary Eberle. After personalized introduction speeches, recipients orated their gratitude, and then received a plaque from President Olivarez.

Inductees for the Athletic Hall of Fame include Cari (Blind) Setzler of Wonder Lake, Illinois (2000); Sylvester J. Carver of Minneapolis (2002); and tennis coach Jerry Hendrick of Grand Rapids.

Alumni Association of Honorees, receiving the Outstanding Alumna Award, include Dr. Jacqueline D. Taylor of Grand Rapids (1980) and Brad D. Smith of West Virginia (1991).

Aquinas College Hall of Fame inductees include Charles R. Frydrych of Grand Rapids (1963) and Sister Barbara H. Hansen of Grand Rapids (1962).

During his thank-you speech, Sylvester J. Carver said, “I was born to be a Saint… I ran because I wanted to make my family proud. The lessons I have learned here I hope to teach my son.”

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#TBT: Nelson joins a Jr Saint during A Night in Nelson’s Doghouse during Jr. Saints Weekend Cook Carriage House.

On Saturday, a bus will be taking students and their Jr. Saints to John Ball Zoo for an afternoon of tigers and fun. Saturday will be filled with activities after the zoo, including a Pinterest party, a trip to Robinettes Orchard for apple picking, and t h e i n f a m o u s A N i g h t N e l s o n ’s Doghouse, a night of fun inflatables, activities and games.

While there are plenty of activities around campus, the surrounding Grand Rapids community also offers activities appropriate for Junior Saints, such as

visits to the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum or to Frederik Meijer Gardens. A complete schedule of events can be found online on the Campus Life webpage.

Junior Saints Weekend gives students the chance to enjoy time with their Junior Saint and to experience Aquinas and Grand Rapids in a brand new way. With schedules filling up and calendars approaching midterms, Junior Saints Weekend may be a good time to double up on family time and free time.

“It is a weekend designed to

create memories that will last for a lifetime!” said Glaros.

Junior Saints do not have to be siblings. Nephews, cousins and family friends are welcome with guardian permission. To register f o r t h e e ve n t , v i s i t t h e C a m p u s Life web page and fill out the registration form. Deadline for registration is Saturday, October 4.

A $15 registration fee applies for the first guest, and an additional $10 cost for each additional guest. .

Homecoming in Review The AQ community comes together for a week of celebration

By Jess Coffman Saint Reporter Aquinas College was a bustle of activity this last week of September as students, staff, faculty, alumni and family celebrated Homecoming 2014.

T h i s ye a r ’s f e s t i v i t i e s we r e kicked off by the students’ 14-10 victory in the faculty/staff vs. students softball game at Wilcox Park, followed by the AQPB Pint erest Part y in t he Moose Cafe. Students also enjoyed an outdoor showing of 22 Jump Street Wednesday night on Holmdene Lawn. Thursday afternoon, alumni from every decade, starting with the 1950s through the 2010s, attended the Aquinas College Awards Gala JESS COFFMAN//THE SAINT in the Sturrus Sports and Fitness Center. The same night, students HOCO2K14: Students, faculty and alumni enjoy the beer tent, entertainment and food were entertained by Hypnotist while enjoying Homecoming 2014.

Tom DeLuca in the Wege Ballroom.

Women’s Volleyball won their game, Senate Academic Affairs Director, Men’s Soccer tied with Cornerstone three to zero, against UM-Dearborn reported, “the event was a pretty zero to zero.

Holmdene Lawn was the center on Friday. AQPB also hosted an good success; we had a lot of alumni, current students and family stop by. of activity from noon until nine.

Open Mic Night at Regina Bowl This was our second year putting Attendees enjoyed wood-fired pizza Friday night. on the event, and I’d say it was an from Standard Pizza, Tex-Mex by the Saturday’s schedule was filled improvement.”

Children enjoyed Thundergun Cafe, and fair food from with activities for everyone. The day themselves in the afternoon at the the On-Campus Creative Dining. was kicked off at nine in the morning Inflatable Village sponsored by the Campus Safety celebrated its 35th with the AQ Run Thru, organized by the Sports Management Club. All Conductive Learning Center; five anniversary by honoring 400 current funds from the sixth annual run went massive inflatables to run, jump, and former employees. The Aquinas to the Mary Free Bed Wheelchair and slide on, various carnival games, College Jazz Band kicked off Main and Adaptive Sports. The Women’s a garden area and tent with face Stage events at one, followed by Volleyball team enjoyed a second p a i n t i n g , g a m e s , a c t i v i t i e s , a n d breakdancing by Ariel Tactic; closing h o m e c o m i n g v i c t o r y a g a i n s t prizes, provided plenty of fun and out the night was cover band Three’s A Crowd. Brigid Avery, Director of Concordia in the Sturrus Sports excitement for the little ones.

This year ’s Homecoming Court Alumni Engagement, would like and Fitness Center. Midday, various was announced; congratulations to thank the Dominican Sisters for clubs and organizations gathered at to the 2014 King and Queen, Tyler perfect weather, alumni who made the Cook Carriage House to strut their stuff for Affinity Row, an event Wa y n e C l a r k a n d A n n a m a r i e it here, and the students, faculty Pavlock. The Women’s Soccer team and staff who who showed guests sponsored by the Student Senate.

C h a r l e s H y d e , t h e S t u d e n t beat Indiana Tech two to one while Dominican hospitality.

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Aquinas: Light the Night Walk raises awareness for cancer

Michigan: Cadillac will move headquarters from Detroit to NYC

National: Shooting at Miami Nightclub leaves more than a dozen wounded

World: Mexican Border Cartel Clash leaves death in its wake

The Light the Night Walk takes place Thursday, October 2, on the athletic field from 10 p.m.-11p.m. Students will join, lining the athletic field, holding a paper bag lit a color specific to any type of cancer-awareness. Students are able to dedicate to a specific person and honor them.

General Motor’s luxury Cadillac division will be now headquartered in New York City. The news was announced at a big conference in Detroit last week. The move is in part due to Cadillac’s desire to be closer to jewelry, design and fashion businesses and consumers that buy their brands.

On Sunday September 28, around 1 a.m. a shooting occured at a nightclub in Miami leaving 15 people wonded and one in critical condition. No one has been arrested yet but police are investigating and say it could be link to juveniles.

11 people were killed during a confrontation between rival cartels at the Mexican border state of Chihauhau. The fighting took place Friday, September 26 and after the incident 100 bullet castings and four burned SUVs were found on site.

The Fever that Keeps on Killing

World News

Michigan residents wary of proposed pipeline

By Kane McLoughlin The Saint Reporter Since its initial announcement by the World Health Organization (WHO) on March 25, 2014, Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever continues to plague West Africa.

Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever is an incurable disease that is contracted by the exchange of bodily fluids. Despite being considered a rare disease to contract, as of September 25, 2014, the WHO confirms 6,263 cases with a death toll nearing 3,000 people and rising.

Dr. Karla Black, an Emergency Preparedness Coordinator at the Kent County Health Department, offers her professional opinion on the current epidemic.

“From our perspective, in terms of public health, it’s a very large outbreak. It’s the largest outbreak of Ebola that has ever happened at any time,” says Dr. Black.

“Because it is such a large outbreak, the problem is that it is largely uncontrolled.

The relief teams are doing their best to try and isolate and quarantine people, but West Africa doesn’t have the health care infrastructure that the U.S has. They don’t have the public health infrastructure that we have. They don’t the availability of people. They don’t have the availability of equipment, so it’s really hard to control something when you don’t have those pieces of infrastructure in place.”

With more than 3,000 Americans deployed to help with the relief effort and $75 million dollars allocated by USAID to build treatment facilities and fund more medical equipment, Dr. Black stresses that it is still not enough.

“It’s going take a lot of effort to contain it. I know CDC just sent a team not too long ago and they were going to send some additional staff, but it’s such a large outbreak. CNN is expecting, with no additional relief that the case number can hit 1.2 million by January. That’s huge and it’s going take a lot of effort and a lot of equipment,” says Dr. Black. “This isn’t to say healthcare workers aren’t doing an excellent job because one of the big problems is that they have a lot of people to contract trace. Let’s say, Timmy comes down with Ebola. His parents don’t have it yet, but they don’t want him to go into quarantine. They want to take care of him themselves. So you have that. Then also you have families hiding other relatives that might be infected, so it’s just been really hard for everyone to contact trace and then keep people in a safe environment for them to be in while they are sick.”

In terms of a cure for Ebola, there seems to be one on the horizon as three Americans that have come home with Ebola have been treated with a new drug known as Z map, which has yielded positive results.

“Z map is a drug that they use for those two American Housed in Emory (a healthcare system in Atlanta). It’s an experimental drug that has not been F.D.A. approved by this point in time I believe.

However, they tried it and it was kind of a last ditch effort to save them and they did survive, but you can’t really say they survived because of that. Though I recently read that the CDC is funding that company to make more Z map, it was a very low supply because it’s not like we had Ebola outbreaks all the time.”

Dr. Black also makes it very clear that the chance of an Ebola outbreak in the United States –let alone Grand Rapids— is very, very slim. “If we did get a case in the United States, we have that infrastructure to handle it. It wouldn’t be like it is in West Africa. We wouldn’t have 1.2 million people infected by Ebola. If it got over here, it might get one or two cases, but doctors are on high alert for this right now,” said Dr. Black. “Even here at the Kent County Health Department we have an all hazards approach. We have plans for everything. We have things for national disasters, radiation contamination, Pandemic flu, Hemorrhagic viral fevers. As of now, we have worked with our regional HC coalition to put out information to our EMS provider and doctors. Right now it’s just been an information campaign.”

For further information concerning Ebola and other disease that are transmitted through bodily fluids and animal infections, Dr. Karla Black offers Spill Over by David Quammen as a resource.

Several counties are at odds as a pipeline possibility emerges

By Nathan Gimby Staff Writer

COURTESY JULIEN CARNOT

Bags Packed: The Scotish face an identity crisis while voting on their possible independance from the U.K.

By Anna Musiyenko The Saint Reporter Scotland Scotland said “no” to the independence on the historical referendum which took place on September 18 , BBC reports.

The government of the United Kingdom allowed Scotland to vote and determine whether the country would remained a part of the United Kingdom or became independent for the first time in 307 years.

With the results in from all 32 council areas, the “No” side won with 2,001,926 (55.3%) votes over 1,617,989 (44.7%) for “Yes”.

“I would be heartbroken if this family of nations that we’ve put together was torn apart,” said the Prime Minister, David Cameron.

The future of Scotland was primarily decided by older generations which have a high-level of uncertainty and anxiety about the future (73% “No”) while the youngest generation, inspired by a strong nationalistic idea, voted for Scotland to be an independent country( 71% “Yes”).

The independent Scottish referendum provoked arguments and controverts across all of Europe, especially in Spain where 60 % of Catalan population demands to become independent, reports the center of the social opinion Omnibus.

Algeria An Algerian jihadist group Jund alKhilafah beheaded a French hostage, Herve Gourdel, after the deadline for France to stop air strikes on the Islamic State in Iraq passed, reports BBC. The terrorist group posted a video and titled it “Message of blood to French government” where it is showing how they killed Gourdel on September 24 .

Herve Gourdel, 55, was kidnapped

in the Kabylie region of Algeria where he was working as a mountain guide in the Mercantour National Park.

“As grave as the situation is, we will give in to no blackmail, no pressure, no ultimatum. No terrorist group can in any way influence France’s position, will and freedom,” the French president, François Hollande, said.

Last week, France made a decision to become a part of a military coalition and cooperate with America, the United Kingdom and the Gulf Countries against terrorism of the Islamic State in Iraq.

India An Indian satellite entered Mars orbit on Wednesday, September 24 , which demonstrated India’s abilities to compete for a strong position in international markets for space products and services, reports the New York Times.

India became the first Asian nation in history which successfully achieved Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM) using a shoestring budget.

The breakthrough of Indian innovations and science achievements allowed the country to beat Americans, Europeans and Soviet Unions in cost and efficiency of a maiden voyage.

“India’s trip to Mars, at a price of $74 million, cost less than the Hollywood movie ‘Gravity.’ NASA’s almost simultaneous--and far more complex--mission to Mars cost $671 million,” the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, said.

Mars Orbiter Missions started on November 5 , 2013 to analyze the thin Martian atmosphere, track methane or marsh gas which is a possible sign of life, and search for mineral wealth of the planet.

Michigan residents were left with more than a few questions as Texasbased gas transport company Energy Transfer announced a proposal to build a natural gas pipeline through six counties last month. Operating through subsidiary company ET Rover, the proposed pipeline would connect the Marcellus and Utica shale areas to markets in the US and Canada.

Currently Lenawee, Washtenaw, Livingston, Shiawassee, Genesee, Oakland, Lapeer, Macomb and St. Clair counties are slated to house the pipeline should the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approve the project.

ET Rover hopes to begin construction by 2016 and have the pipeline fully operational by 2017.

However concerns over the company’s lack of transparency and the effects the pipeline could have on property values are already mounting.

Since early September when ET Rover began sending survey crews into the area, township supervisors have had difficulty getting their questions answered.

“People in the township started giving me calls and saying there was a survey crew out there. There’s not a lot of communication,” Hadley Township Supervisor Ernest Monroe told MLive last month.

A t l a s To w n s h i p s u p e r v i s o r Shirley Kautman-Jones also told reporters that she was only able to get in contact with the company after contacting State Sen. David Robertson, R-Grand Blanc Township, and U.S. Rep. Dan Kildee, D-Flint Township.

Meetings with the company have so far done little to inspire confidence. This is in part because ET Rover’s representatives have held meetings to address citizens on a one on one basis with concerns about

their particular properties rather than giving information to communities as a whole.

Amidst confusion and suspicion, the Genesee townships of Mundy and Atlas have already voted to oppose the pipeline’s construction while other skeptical townships like Grand Blanc have tabled voting on the issue until they have more information, according to MLive. Town hall meetings in affected counties are planned for early October and are expected to feature natural gas pipeline experts to answer the questions of concerned citizens regardless of the company’s participation.

However not all citizens oppose the pipeline’s construction, recognizing that it could have a positive economic impact on the affected counties. The $4.3 billion project spanning from West Virginia through Ohio and Michigan would create up to 10,000 temporary jobs and result in a yearly influx of $11 million to Michigan’s economy and $16.5 million in sales tax revenue, according to Energy Transfer.

Whether the pipeline will be a boon or hazard to the six counties in question is yet to be seen but ultimately the decision to approve or deny the Rover pipeline’s construction does not lie with the residents.

“We encourage the company to work with local and state agencies, but ultimately FERC has the final say on the project,” Federal Energy Regulatory Commission spokeswoman Tamara Young-Allen told MLive.

Townships can file complaints with FERC and have been doing so since the proposal’s announcement but will not be able to prevent the pipeline’s construction directly should FERC give ET Rover the green light.

Aquinas College Lecture Series:

Bryan Pilkington

system, which in turn provides what Professor Pilkington refers to as a “Nobility for the Common Man.” This essentially is, the chance for a It was September 23 when common man/woman to be heard Assistant Professor of Philosophy and to express himself/herself to Brian Pilkington gave a lecture society as an equal member. on dignity. He starts out with a One key point that Professor question; is dignity in valuable Pilkington mentioned was “Human or valueless? Being a philosophy dignity makes us who we are. We’re professor, he didn’t delve into the neither beats or gods, but human.” real world effects of dignity and/ That sentence brings to mind a or the lack thereof, however his hierarchical structure with beast at examination of dignity and human the bottom and gods at the top, but dignity more specifically was quite in reality it is all about the unique fascinating. qualities that each group possesses.

There are many tensions Dignity is great to talk about but what that pull on a human person, is the Lecture series really about? biological, social, psychological, and T h e L e c t u r e s e r i e s i s a spiritual tensions can wreak havoc collaborative work of teachers to on any person’s life. Dignity stands educate and express thoughts on up for the value of that person and not only their disciplines but life in does not directly relieve the stress general. Teachers from very different but establishes the humanity of that disciplines convene in Wege ballroom person, preventing them from being to share knowledge and explore degraded to anything sub-human. what it is that truly matters in today’s There are two kinds of dignity, merit

COURTESY ANDRIS VISOCKIS world. For example, a math teacher and equality dignity. Merit dignity, is True dignified presence: Dr. Bryan Pilkington explores the idea of diginty. will probably not give a lecture on like privileged dignity. For example how to write an essay but what they a pastor/preacher may be respected more brings up the next point, equality dignity. of a dog or a cat. might talk about is how the application of than an ordinary citizen because they have Equality dignity is the natural inherent

You might’ve heard the common the privilege to be in that place. Now does dignity that all life has, if an organism is phrase “Everyone is equal before the higher math/calculus can be used to solve this mean that the ordinary citizens are alive it is dignified; however each living law.” This creates a level playing field for real world problems. Stay tuned for more treated inferior, like swine? No, because creature has a different form of dignity, all of society. The upper class and lower exciting presentations from your favorite they are valued human beings which human dignity is very different than that class meld together creating a classless Aquinas professors.

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Professor Spotlight:

Contemporary Writers Series kickstarts with poetry grandmaster

Dr. Michael Lorr

By Simone Martens The Saint Reporter While at DePaul, Lorr says that mission. It creates a better teaching During his first class at Aquinas, Intro to Community Leadership, there were three sociologist he met a n d l e a r n i n g e n v i r o n m e n t t h a n D r . M i c h a e l L o r r e q u a t e d that became excellent mentors.“Dr. institutions which solely promote mountaineering with community Roberta Garner, Dr. Judy Bootcheck, job training.” As the new director leadership. To embark on such a and Dr. Blackhawk Hancock helped o f C o m m u n i t y L e a d e r s h i p , treacherous journey requires strong me to see my abilities as an effective D r. L o r r a s p i r e s t o b e a s u p e r b self leadership and the ability to work lecturer and researcher and they steward of an excellent program, with others. His abstract approach to ultimately helped me navigate the further developing the major and the discussion of leadership and the process to my Ph.D. and beyond.” s t r e n g t h e n i n g t h e c o m m u n i t y role it plays in both communities With their guidance, he went on to partnerships the program currently and society as a whole, immediately pursue his Ph.D. in Urban Studies has while forging more. Yet, the a t t h e U n i ve r s i t y o f Wi s c o n s i n - question still remains, why teach? grasped the W h i l e attention of teachers were the entire not his favorite classroom. in high school, In the weeks he expressed that followed, t h a t i s A m e r i c a n precisely what ideals were inspired him challenged and to pursue it as perceptions a profession. s h i f t e d . D r. “ W h e n I wa s Lorr says that a student and his teaching a musician in style is a, the Hardcore “balance of Punk Scene both traditional in Chicago, I lecture and always felt interactive like teachers discussion in general wit h t h e go a l weren’t ‘doing of students it right.’ More beginning to MAYRA MONROY/THE SAINT p o i n t e d l y, I critically think A fresh face: Dr. Michael Lorr enters his first year as the director of the Community would ask about how Leadership Program with high hopes and a determined vision. t e a c h e r s their ideas and inconvenient experiences are socially structured.” questions and instead of answering His fresh take on the program is Milwaukee.

Prior to his position at Aquinas or addressing the questions, the sure to reinforce the groundwork he was a Lecturer of Sociology at teachers would say I was disrupting laid by h i s p re d ec e s s o r a n d t h e present social justice identity of the D e Pa u l U n i ve r s i t y a n d t h e n a n class. I really didn’t like school community. His climb to department Assistant Professor of Sociology at until I went to college. That’s where chair at Aquinas was an interesting Florida State College, Jacksonville. my questions brought me to the journey considering that he really D r. L o r r h a s a l s o w o r k e d w i t h discipline of sociology. Ever since, multiple community organizations I’ve been trying to ‘do it better ’ than didn’t like school until college.

Lorr grew up in La Grange Park, addressing recidivism rates in ex- all the bad and boring examples a southwest suburb of Chicago, and offenders, access to education, and of teachers I’ve had.” He certainly later moved to the Logan Square food scarcity. When asked why he is “doing it better ” by leading an Neighborhood in Chicago as a young ultimately decided to venture to engaging and thought provoking adult. He earned his B.A. degree in Aquinas, his response was “for me, c o u r s e . D r. L o r r i s a wo n d e r f u l Sociology with an English minor it’s important to be at an institution addition to the Aquinas College from DePaul University in Chicago, that prides itself on social justice, faculty. where he also received his M.A. in inclusion, and sustainability and includes those statements in their Sociology.

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E-mail saint.editors@aquinas.edu

Poet and literary master, Gregory Orr, performed to a packed house on Wednesday, September 17.

Fans, young and old crowded the Wege Ballroom to hear the illustrious writer recite his favorite poems and discuss the art of poetry.

Orr has penned ten collections of poetry and considers himself to be a lyrical poet. This proved true, as many of the poems he recited were short, sweet and to the point. His silky, smooth voice echoed throughout the room, attendees on the edges of their seats as Orr read from his books like a grandfatherly storyteller with wild hand gestures and vibrant facial expressions. Of the works Orr discussed, he mentioned that they possess biblical themes, such as Adam and Eve being banished from Eden in “Eden and After”.

Orr also talked about what he saw as a very real need to start putting poems together.

Collecting them, just in case. He said, “Writing poetry is a sort of magical healing…’cause

people have this stuff inside them.”

Orr experienced some intense trauma in his childhood and poetry was an imaginative resource that helped him survive. Born a New Yorker in 1947, Orr graduated from Antioch College in 1969, completing a master’s degree in 1972 from Columbia University. Orr’s early work reflects events that affected him in childhood. He shot and killed his brother in a hunting accident when he was twelve, only to have his mother die two years later.

Orr’s father became addicted to drugs and then Orr was kidnapped when he was 18.

He recited a poem about the hunting accident and then said, “To be traumatized is to have meaning destroyed. And to have a sense of self destroyed.”

Despite a semi-formal setting, Orr created a friendly and light-hearted atmosphere with his laid back temperament and his endless supply of quips and jokes.

Despite the challenges he has faced, he has moved on. He described poetry as an “imaginative resource” that can sustain you and described the need to draw upon it. His advice to aspiring poets is this, “Give yourself permission. That’s the most important thing…

COURTESY EMILY BOLDEN

Poet and literary master: Gregory Orr speaks of his life trials and tribulations and the importance of having writing as an outlet

October marks the beginning of Domestic Violence Awareness director of the Women’s Studies Program, states, “The Clothesline project is an AQ Women’s Studies With October being Domestic Center tradition that importantly Vi o l e n c e Awa r e n e s s M o n t h , i t ’s connects our campus community only appropriate that the Aquinas w i t h t h e p r o b l e m o f d o m e s t i c Women’s Studies Center puts on an violence both here and around the event that really shows how prevalent globe.” domestic violence A whiteboard is. will be along The Clothesline side the t-shirts Project first began w i t h s o m e w h e n wo m e n i n silent witness Massachusetts silhouettes realized that of showcasing facts the 51,000 men and statistics who died at war about domestic matched the 51,000 and gender-based women who died violence. due to domestic “ I t ’s v i t a l violence. They that we create a knew something campus climate had to be done. where assault T h e and violence Clothesline is intolerable,” project began by said Strand “Our NATALIE JO PRZYBYLA//THE SAINT i n t o l e r a n c e f o r women hanging up decorated t-shirts sexual harassment with their stories of their abuse and and assault should be as observable survival. The project has had three as our intolerance for other failures goals since then: to act as a coping of integrity.” mechanism for victims of violence, A c c o r d i n g t o wo m e n ’s h e l p t o r a i s e a wa r e n e s s o f d o m e s t i c center across the country, domestic violence and most of all, help silent violence is a commonly left ignored victims and abusers speak up. by friends and family.

Twe n t y - f o u r ye a r s l a t e r, t h e The National Coalition Against Aquinas Women’s Studies Center Domestic Violence states that each holds The Clothesline Project in year, 1.3 million women are victims collaboration with GVSU and YWCA of physical assault at the hands of an in Lower Wege to achieve the original intimate partner with the common goals of the project for the ninth year age being around 20 to 24 years. in a row.

Be sure to take a look from Katie McKay, an intern with the October 6th to the 10th in Lower Women’s Studies Center, is taking Wege for the Clothesline Project! If the project into her own hands and you or someone you know is being is excited for how things are going domestically abused, please call the to turn out.

YWCA at (616)-451-2744. One call “A l l t h e c o l o r s o f t h e s h i r t s could save a life. represent different types of abuse,” says McKay. “Seeing all the colors and words has always been a great way to make a statement. I’m glad to be a big part of it this year!”

D r. A m y D u n h a m S t r a n d ,

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coffee and vanilla; and the Whiskey Rooster; a Jack Daniels barrel aged v e r s i o n o f V i va n t ’s ( i n ) f a m o u s If you’ve been traversing East mainstay Big Red Coq can all be Grand Rapids at all lately you enjoyed before October 4. m a y h a ve n o t i c e d ye l l o w s i g n s Besides woody versions of the with red rooster logos cropping up brewery’s main beers and seasonal along the streets. While the under favorites, Vivant has also promised 21 crowd might some more be perplexed, distinctive any craft brew offerings. f a n wo r t h t h e i r WA B F w i l l hops in Beer feature a few City recognizes sour ales, the rooster as typically the insignia of more popular East Hills’ own in Europe Brewery Vivant. than here in The yellow signs the states, posted by the old and a couple church turned collaborative brewpub and beers such as restaurant are the red wine signaling Vivant’s barrel aged 4th annual Wood Dude, where’s Aged Beer Fest my Donut?, (WABF). brewed in T h e f e s t i va l partnership will be taking with local place this pastry legend Saturday, October Propaganda 4, from 1 pm to Doughnuts.

COURTESY STEVEN DEPOLO 8 pm, and it is S o i f shaping up to be #BeerFest: Community members enjoy Brewery Vivan’t tasty, unique food and beer you’re a craft Vivant’s biggest daily, inside their medieval style restaurant beer buff just WABF to date. looking to try “Last year we had about 1,500 “entry fee” according to Putt, but something a little different or a people. This year we’re expecting more or less a down payment as it Vivant fan craving a woodier version about twice that many,” said Vivant provides a collector ’s tasting glass of a personal favorite, then the Wood server and AQ alum Allison Putt. and your first two drinks. Tickets Aged Beer Fest will have what you’re In fact the premises of the pub are only available online through looking for. alone won’t be enough to hold all the Vivant’s website this year and will guests so Vivant has teamed up with not be sold at the door. the East Hills Council of Neighbors Vivant has been updating their to expand the festival grounds out website and Facebook page with on to Cherry Street. This marks the what wood aged beers to expect first year the brewery will be holding but three are already available at the festival outside the restaurant. the pub as a preview of what’s to When asked about the details come. Devastation; a bourbon barrel o f t h e u p c o m i n g WA B F, P u t t Belgian double IPA, Cemetarian; immediately suggested buying a an oak aged dark ale spiked with ticket, and with good reason. Vivant is widely known for its unique take on French and Belgian style beer and will be serving up over twenty of their famous brews with the added flavor of a stint in a bourbon barrel or wine cask.

The $12 ticket is also not an

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The annual Clothesline Project hopes to spark conversation and raise awareness of a troubling truth

Vivant’s fourth Wood Aged Beer Fest to be biggest yet

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Dilemma at the Drive-Thru

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APPLAUSE TO...

ArtPrize, for making downtown Grand Rapids even more interesting for the next few weeks; Homecoming, for allowing us to see all of our friends from years past and meet some new ones along the way; Fall, for giving us a break from cold weather for a few warm summer days last weekend; Scientists, for cracking the secret to photosynthesis and getting one small step closer to solving world hunger.

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ArtPrize, for bringing a bunch of annoying tourists to downtown Grand Rapids for the next few weeks; Schools around the country, for banning The Fault in Our Stars because they think their children aren’t mature enough to handle their mortality; Bloomberg Businessweek and other publications, for sensationalizing the Ebola outbreak to boost readership; The Iraq army, for wooing deserters back into war against ISIS.

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By Jess Coffman The Saint Reporter My housemate and I pulled into the Wendy’s drive-thru after a long day of wandering through various thrift stores; at this point, we are both exhausted and want something quick to eat. My housemate is a regular customer at Wendy’s, so she quickly rattles off a meal number that includes a chicken sandwich (with no tomatoes), drink, and fry.

I peer at the menu from the passenger side; my prospects of getting a filling meal are becoming slimmer by the second. Hamburgers, chicken sandwiches, chicken wraps… is there chicken on the entree salads?

Asian Cashew Chicken Salad, BBQ Ranch Chicken Salad, Apple Pecan Chicken Salad, Spicy Chicken Caesar Salad… well, it looks like the side salad doesn’t have meat on it; I order it and a large drink.

We proceed to pay, receive our sacks, and park. She opens her bag, pulls out a fairly robust sandwich, and takes a bite. “Mmmm, so good.

They even managed to not put the tomato on!” I pull a small plastic carton out my bag and open it to find some wilted pieces of romaine, a couple of slices of cucumber, and a few cherry tomatoes. We both wrinkle our noses at the sight of my pitiful salad; it looks like I’ll be buying a protein bar or something similar at our next stop.

I am a pescatarian; I consume no meat aside from fish and seafood.

As you can now imagine, my fast food options are severely limited.

If there is an entree that has fish or a non-meat for the protein portion, I can generally expect it to be more expensive than its chicken, pork, and beef counterparts. For vegetarians, it is even worse; aside from Subway and Taco Bell, the options are usually some sides, drinks, and desserts. I would not even want to imagine trying to get a semblance of a meal at a fast food chain if I were vegan. Why is this the case at fast food restaurants? There are inexpensive non-meat proteins. Examples including soy products, eggs,

and beans, could replace beef and chicken in meals, but fast food places have been slow to include them on the menu. Meat-eaters would not be limited by the change; they can enjoy the vegetarian fare as a switch-up to their usual meal order.

I won’t say that there hasn’t been small improvements in the past decade; there are now many Subway chains that serve the egg option all day, and Burger King has added a veggie burger to its menu.

Next time you are at the drivethru window or standing in line to order at your favorite fast food restaurant, count the number of meals that do not include beef, chicken, or pork; you will probably only have to use one hand. This is the reality that vegetarians and pescatarians face, whether they want to grab a bite with friends, are looking for a quick sandwich during their lunch break, or searching for a cheap meal option away from home.

Equality: We Can Do It

By Abigale Racine Culture Editor Recently, I was asked “Do you think society views men without children differently than women without children?”

My response was “absolutely.

Men without children are more likely to be esteemed, while women without children are looked down upon, as if they haven’t lived their life appropriately.”

Since this conversation was brought up, I haven’t been able to shake it off. Speaking from experience, there is nothing more frustrating than being talked down upon just because of your sex.

Every woman shares more than just one uncomfortable story relating to discrimination against her gender. When situations like this occur, women are encouraged to choke it down and “man” up, whatever that implies. We are taught that boys will behave like boys are expected to, and we should continue on with our lives, standing still and looking pretty.

I am positive that men can cite the same claim that they have been assessed by how masculine they are.

We can all feel insecure with the pressures placed on us by societal structures one point or another in our lifetime.

As much as our society likes to pride itself on evolving past “Donna Reed” stereotypes and integrating

equality into our social teachings, we still have a long way to go. This is evident when you compare salary rates between men and women, along with a long list of other social problems associated with gender inequality.

Earlier this month, actress Emma Watson gave a poignant speech at the UN Conference, encouraging males to join the campaign for gender equality and acceptance. Her outreach inspired many anti-feminists to come out of the woodworks, including the group Women Against Feminism.

With these recent anti-Feminist displays and outcries, it’s apparent that there is confusion in the media concerning feminist theory.

For the record, feminism is the theory that ALL genders are entitled to equal rights and opportunities.

Whenever feminism is brought up, there is always one person who responds with something along the lines of “I just don’t understand people who don’t say that they are feminists. If you have lady parts, you should feel this way.”

While I understand and can relate with some of the intent behind this statement, I know that this sentiment is a lot more complicated than being born with a set of Fallopian tubes.

Lately, I have tried to play Devil’s advocate and place myself into the shoes of those who aren’t on board the Feminist train.

On this other side of the spec-

trum, long-instilled traditions are held in place. Traditions aren’t necessarily a right or wrong thing, they’re just comfortable. I can’t argue against comfortable as I type this article snugly wrapped up in a blanket, wearing my prized sock monkey slippers.

I notice that my slippers are (much to my discontent) unraveling.

It’s unsettling that I have outworn and outgrown my favorite footwear, but it’s time to invest in a new pair.

I think it’s easy to forget that traditions are meant to evolve, just like the monkeys on my feet.

While it’s important to uphold principle ethics, the way we express these beliefs have to change. People never stay the same and our perceptions are constantly being altered, which makes conducting conversations on topics such as gender equality all the more important.

I am proud that these conversations are being held, for the sake of those on both sides of the argument. Stand up for what you believe in. Just understand WHY you place your faith where you do.

Let’s celebrate the momentous occasions as well, because, despite popular belief, feminists focus on the positive aspects of life too. On another note, I will add that many feminists will celebrate this with clean-shaven armpits raised in the air.

Put stress to the test: advice on academic success.

By Mackenzie Murphy The Saint Reporter With a fast-paced academic scene and high expectations to meet, it is easy to succumb to the stress of endless tests, papers and other assignments. Keep up with the times with advice from Student Support Services.

“My heart goes out to students,” says Professional Writing Consultant Mariette Van Garderen. “The times move so much faster and expectations are so much higher now than they were before”.

The first step is to give yourself some time to adjust. You’re arriving in a new academic landscape, and the work you’ll be doing will be different that the work you’ve done before.

“An athlete has to train to run the big race. They’re not going to go out as a total non-athlete to run a big 10k that very weekend. Eventually they have to train for that little by little,” said Sara Haviland, Student Support Services’ program specialist. “I encourage them to build their reading

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stamina. They are certainly not going to read 50 pages in one sitting, much like someone who is a non-athlete is not going to go out and run 10 miles the very next day.”

Time is a crucial factor to this adjustment. For longer, more intricate assignments (like essays), space out your workload so you have a longer amount of time to revise and improve your work.

“Plan for time to write. Waiting until the last minute to write a paper is a bad idea,” said Julie Bevins, the coordinator of the Aquinas College Writing Center. “[Not planning time to write] makes it very difficult to engage in the sorts of effective conversations which help writers build and develop ideas, and it also leaves very little room for revision.”

Part of this planning process comes with an understanding of the task at hand.

“A s k q u e s t i o n s a b o u t t h e assignment up front,” advises Van Garderen. “No one will be able to help you if you don’t understand the assignment yourself.”

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Understanding the assignment includes knowing how your work will be evaluated, what exactly your work should cover and include, and when the assignment is due.

“Have a calendar, and know your due dates as soon as possible,” Van Garderen adds. Keeping track of your homework in something that is readily available, like the calendar app on your phone, is an effective way to keep on top of due dates.

Lastly, take care of yourself! “It may seem counter-productive, but it’s important to devote time to sleep and time to be healthy,” said Van Garderen.

Getting your recommended eight hours of sleep a night and drinking plenty of water will boost your academic performance, taking some of the pressure off of your shoulders.

For more advice and assistance, visit Students Support Services and the Writing Center, both located in Lower Wege. Individual help and consultation is available for free to Aquinas students.

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Movies: Believe movie to be filmed in GR, Manistee, Muskegon, Ludington

Television: Snooki gives birth to a little meatball

Fashion: Legendary Miss Britney Spears gets intimate

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Faith-based movie Believe is set to be filmed in multiple Michigan locations. Famed actress Cybill Shephard and Oscar-winner Mira Sorvino star in the film. Also featured in the cast assemble includes Lee Majors, Delroy Lindo and rap artist Schwayze. The film is a production of the Manistee-based 10 West Studios.

Giovanna Marie LaValle was born to Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi of Jersey Shore fame and her fiance Jionni LaValle on Friday, September 26. The pint-sized Polizzi has tamed her former hard-partying ways since she and LaValle had their first child together, a son named Lorenzo.

The 34 year old pop princess has launched the Intimate Britney Spears collection, premiering her lingerie line earlier in September. Her target audience? Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge. Spears said in a recent statement that she intends to send Kate her entire lingerie line. Now, do you hold it against her?

To raise cancer awareness, TV host Hoda Kotb and singers Cyndi Lauper and Sara Bareilles are collaborating on the #TRULYBRAVE project, mashing together Lauper’s classic “True Colors” and Bareilles smash hit “Brave.”

Proceeds go toward research.

Bless me father kane mcloughlin | saint reporter father stan | campus chaplain Aquinas’ loveable chaplain Father Stan heads to print in The Saint’s new column, “Bless me Father.”

This column will appear in subsequent issues. Students can anonymously send in questions concerning faith, spirituality, and religion, and Father Stan will answer them to the best of his abilities.

The Saint was fortunate enough to sit down with Father Stan to both talk about “Bless Me Father” and to get to know the man who has become such a beloved part of the Aquinas family.

“When The Saint staff invited me to be a part of this project, I was just really excited,” said Father Stan. “I really believe in The Saint and how it is an organ of the student body for communication, and if there is a way for me to communicate with the school and the student body, of course I’ll do it.”

In terms of his personal goals for this column, Father Stan shares how he would like to dispel a lot of false notions people have about Catholicism.

“There are stereotypes on Catholicism in general and Catholics in particular that are pretty weird. So many people see us as rigid and mindless drones,” said Father Stan. “For example, a lot of people think that the vow of obedience means you lose yourself to God’s will and you have no say in anything, but I found that was not the case. It is more of listening and I have found that listening to what I was asked to do has led me to areas that I would have never chosen otherwise. So I like to say I never done what I wanted to do, but I’ve done what was right for me in the long run.”

One of those things that Father Stan alludes to wanting to do is teaching, but hasn’t gotten the opportunity to pursue it.

“This is part what I like to call: God: 7 Drongowski : 0. God always wins and that is always a good thing –if we let God win. Also I’ve been to places, done things that I’ve never expected to do, and I came into higher education through campus ministries, so it’s been amazingly rewarding,” said Father Stan.

“However, Dr. Kramer has talked to me to doing something. Though right now I’m trying to get things established as chaplain, but I still would love to teach someday.”

Aside from his column, “Bless Me Father,” Father Stan adds that he is always open to answering people’s questions both in person and on print as he concludes by telling The Saint,” I hope people take interest in this project. I love answering questions and I love especially helping people.”

Heaven help me

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So, I am sharing my column space with Father Stan. Heaven help me, there’s no pressure to write something extrafabulous at all.

In actuality I am delighted to be sharing the space with Father, who, if you haven’t had a conversation with yet, you should. Each encounter I have had with the popular chaplain has been an absolute joy.

Oh, also, I have heard from the rumor mill that he is on SnapChat. Essentially, he is the cat’s pajamas.

I am glad to feature the “Bless me father” column for a number of reasons.

Firstly, it gives me less work to do while allowing a great opportunity for the Saint’s readership. Not to mention, I am sure readers have grown tiresome of my ranting each issue. I have grown tiresome of my ranting each issue.

Most importantly however, I believe his columns will be advantage for students to ask the questions I am sure have run through our minds at one point or another.

So, be sure to pick up future copies of The Saint and keep an eye out for Father Stan’s wicked sweet column that will provide the answers to life.

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COURTESY BILLBOARD

New ABC show Black-ish addresses blurred culture lines

By Simone Martens The Saint Reporter No, this is not an article referencing a Robin Thicke song. The lines in question are culture lines. America prides itself on the cultural identity of being a “mixing pot.” However, does this lead to a slashing of cultural ties?

The new ABC television series Black-ish showcases this issue in a comedic way. Black-ish stars Anthony Anderson as Andre Johnson and Tracee Ellis Ross as his wife Rainbow.

Andre ‘Dre’ Johnson has a wonderful career, a beautiful wife, a picturesque colonial in the suburbs of Los Angeles, and four lovely children...who have no sense of their own cultural identity.

The show explores Dre’s efforts to establish a cultural identity for his family in a way that nods to the past, while embracing the future.

In the pilot episode, which aired Wednesday, September 24 at 9:30-8:30 p.m. on ABC, Dre points out in the opening monologue how traditional African American cultural markers have been adapted by other ethnicities. At the top of the R&B charts are Justin Timberlake and Robin Thicke, Kim Kardashian is the paradigm of big butts, and Asians dominate hip hop dance. Despite the influence, black people are nowhere in sight.

The show also highlights the African American adaptation to other cultures. This is displayed by his son’s joining the field hockey team as opposed to playing basketball, and his wife preparing baked fried chicken. His wife Rain-

bow highlights the beauty of this new cultural norm with “how wonderful, they don’t see color,” while Dre sees the terrifying irony in their children not knowing that Barack Obama is the first African American President.

The show also made a point of hitting on social issues such as workplace inequality, when Dre is promoted in his advertising firm to senior vice president...of urCOURTESY ABC ban affairs. While he is initially Our generation’s Cosby’s: The new comedy addresses serious issues while remaining seriously funny. enthused about the career bump with ideas of grandeur reality in both the workplace and cul- question of if they have assimilated past the point of no return and are no longer about “breaking down barriers,” he tural relations?”

The answer is entirely dependent “black,” but instead “black-ish.” is disappointed when they put him in However, does success, exposure to charge of “black stuff” and his boss told on perception.

By the conclusion of the pilot, Dre other cultures, and a suburban address him to “put your swag in it.” Dre, from his perception, views this scenario as embraces the blending of cultures and change your cultural identity? The show an unproductive, recessive step. In fact, throws his son a hip-hop themed bro encourages upwardly mobile individuperception is the most powerful under- mitzvah. He came to the realization that als of any race to make a concerted effort roots are essential, but his main focus is to embrace their roots. lying message of the show.

Black-ish may be able to encourage The question of, “Does being mixed “doing what he has to for his family,” which he describes as the “American all Americans to remember where they race not make you black?”, is raised. As Dream.” come from, while they work to attain the well as, “Is there an “us” versus “them” This new series dares to ask the new version of the American Dream.

Artist Spotlight:

Walk the Moon written lends itself very well to fun and energetic singa-longs while doubling as a good backdrop to hanging out with friends (sans-karaoke).

Walk the Moon has a lot to offer outside of their catchy lyrics, however.

Though their COURTESY WALK THE MOON music does Shut Up and Dance: Walk the Moon’s excitement is infectious. inspire dancBy Chuck Hyde ing, it also speaks to the Millenial Opinion Editor generation. Filled with reflections Artist: Walk the Moon on living life while not necessarily Genre: Rock, Dance-Rock knowing what to make of it, Walk Current Album: Walk the Moon the Moon’s sometimes apaprently (2012), New Single “Shut Up and nonsensical lyrics touch a deeper Dance” (2014) note.

Comparisons: Passion Pit, Their song “Iscariot” details Grouplove, Two Door Cinema Club a tale of fraternal betrayal that is Popular Tracks: compared metaphorically to that of “Anna Sun,” “Shut Up and Dance,” Judas Iscariot and Jesus Christ. It “Tightrope” differs a lot from their other songs, with a much more somber tone and Though I may reflective lyrics. The song begins at be two years late a slow pace and builds eventually to the party, I re- to a powerful ending that sends cently started get- shivers down the spine. ting into Walk the Other songs of theirs initially Moon. The infec- seem nonsensical. A prime extious indie band ample is the last song off of their from Ohio is full self-titled album. Titled “I Can Lift of surprises, with a Car,” the song repeats the titular their tracks mak- phrase during its chorus. On first ing me dance, smile, or even reflect listen, it appears to be a silly song on life. Their style varies widely, bragging about something that is with subject matter ranging over a obviously impossible. However, variety of topics, making them suit- upon further inspection, it is a song able for almost any mood. about overcoming self-doubt after The band is fairly new to the a bad separation: I’ve going out/ scene, with only a few releases to and trying to stay fit/ Well I met their name. Among them are their someone who wears your glasses.” debut album Walk the Moon, their Many of their songs follow a Tightrope EP, and a new single, similar pattern, getting better with “Shut Up and Dance.” If the new each listen. No matter the topic at song is any indication of material hand, their songs always convey to come, there should be some great emotion and humanity. Perhaps new tracks soon. this is why they are becoming one I often find myself listening to of my favorite bands; the songs feel their tracks in my car, singing as instantly relatable while still being loud as is humanly possibly with catchy and putting me in a good the windows down. I’m sure that all mood. What more can you ask for? of the lovely denizens of Eastown Look for their new yet-to-beappreciate my off-key renditions of titled album later this year, and “Anna Sun” and “I Can Lift a Car.” listen to their altogether too short Nearly every song that they have discography in the meantime.

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Grand Rapids: home to creativity

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Breathtaking: “Intersections” by Anila Quayyum Agha, featured at ArtPrize.

By Natalie Jo Przybyla The Saint Reporter ArtPrize is an ever-growing 3 mile-long event in Grand Rapids which showcases entries from artists all over the world.

Piles of people come from near and far to take part in all the commotion that lasts 19 days.

Galleries overflow with sculptures and paintings alike onto the streets of downtown Grand Rapids and could put a splash of color and light onto anyone’s day.

This is the best time of year to explore downtown. From pictures as small as a pin to sculptures that spiral up buildings, Grand Rapids is even more spectacular than ever.

One piece is made entirely out of plants on the side of The B.O.B. called “Breathe” by Dave MacKenzie, perfect for anyone who is interested in sustainability Don’t think you will be able to take it all in, in just a day. Masterpieces are showcased everywhere and if one takes time to appreciate it all, it could quite possibly take up the entire length of time the art is downtown.

One piece that I will be looking for on my next visit is Lisa Olsen’s “Saving Grace” which features a digitally manipulated

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photo of a woman. Make sure to visit the 3-dimensional sculpture of a miniature castle that took 21 years to finish called “MacEgan Castle” by Terryl Sperlich as well.

Even if one isn’t into the whole “art scene,” ArtPrize is still for you.

With all the people around, shops and restaurants have sales and deals that practically throw merchandise out the window and into your ownership. Not to mention, there is an abundance of street performers and musicians, their talents echoing off the walls of the skyscrapers. There is not a disappointed soul for even a minute.

It’ll be easy to discover something stellar downtown until October 12th, when ArtPrize ends; but remember, just because ArtPrize is sure to come back to Grand Rapids, doesn’t mean that you or your family will.

So be sure to make a trip or two to downtown G.R. when mom comes to visit and check out the city streets.

I recommend stopping in at the UICA or walking around The B.O.B.. It’s worth seeing what all the buzz is about.

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alt-J’s This Is All Yours cracks under pressure

Grand Rapids Feminist Film Festival unites community while raising awareness

By Darcy Vines The Saint Reporter The Bandit Zine, a Grand Rapids-based social justice magazine, took over Wealthy Theatre on the evening of September 21 for Grand Rapids’ first film festival devoted entirely to the most taboo of F-words: feminism.

In a society filled with “Women Against Feminism” movements and threats against celebrities like Emma Watson who identify as feminists, it’s easy to forget what the concept is all about: equality for everyone, regardless of sex or gender identity. That is what the real goal of feminism is, and The Bandit Zine made that point clear.

The submission-based, volunteer-run social justice magazine, features articles, stories, and art that “focus on the isms: feminism, sexism and cissexism, sizeism, ableism, racism, the list goes on” said Bandit Zine cofounder Lydia VanHoven.

“We started as a magazine for the LGBTQ community, but escalated from there,” said VanHoven. “Last year, we thought we want to have a film festival. Let’s do a film festival. And here we are.”

This festival was the first attempt at a large-scale event, and it was met with support from the community. Organizations like Planned Parenthood, Grand Valley’s Women and Gender Studies department, and Scopitone VidBox were all sponsors of the evening.

“We really support what the Zine’s doing with this event, and we definitely wanted to help them keep their cost down,” said Jenny Kinne, event organizer with Planned

Parenthood.

After two hours of mingling with the various organizations who sponsored the event and listening to local musician Jes Kramer, the films began. 28 films were featured, after The Bandit Zine filtered through the hundreds that were submitted to them. RangCOURTESY ANNA GUSTAFSON ing from Equality for all: Wealthy Theatre overflowed with patrons for Grand 90 seconds Rapids’ first feminist film festival.

The film industry is run by white men, to 24 minutes long, the films all focused on aspects and The Bandit Zine acknowledged it openly. of womanhood, sexual identity, and gen- That’s why films made by feminists male and der, both positive and negative. Some were female, non-binary and genderqueer, from thought-provoking and tragic, others come- all ethnic backgrounds and under-representdic and light-hearted, but all were based on ed groups where picked.

Feminism is often equated with manthe same concept of equality.

“We’re here to talk about what doesn’t hating, or weakness, or a number of other get talked about enough,” said VanHoven slurs and insults, but the festival radiated so before the first film began, inspiring applause much love and acceptance that it was impossible to leave with those negative thoughts. and whistling from the crowd.

Anna’s House is a place with loads of character, decent prices, and quiet enough for conversation.

With a mission statement of, “Saving the world from ordinary breakfast”, Anna’s Place lives up to the hype.

My sister told me about Anna’s Place and I thankful she did because I have found my new favorite breakfast place.

I went to the location on the E Beltline right next to Woodland Mall that has a cool “retro diner” feel. Not only do they serve breakfast from 6am-3pm, but lunch all day as well.

While going to breakfast recently I was very impressed with not only the food, but the staff as well. The waitress for our table was not only friendly, but organized as well. The staff takes orders efficiently on tablets and our waitress stopped by the tables multiple times making sure everything was great. This all added to the inviting atmosphere, which was very bright; including lots of white, light blues, and green into the design.

The restaurant’s website reads, “Anna’s House makes it our goal to provide all-natural, fresh, local, quality ingredients in every dish we serve. We pride ourselves on making unique dishes that many people have come to love and enjoy.”

Some of these local places involved include Jones Dairy, Kind Crumbs, Van’s Pastry, Rowster’s Coffee, Ferris Coffee (same coffee that Aquinas uses ), and GFS.

If you were a fan of alt-J’s debut album, An Awesome Wave, or like the song “Breezeblocks” then you will probably be disappointed to find out that the band many deemed as the new Radiohead failed to deliver on their sophomore album.

Although the band was indeed under immense pressure to outdo themselves this time around, the album projects the vibe that altJ grabbed the experimental baton and haven’t stopped running.

To a degree, being experimental is definitely a good thing, but alt-J consistently miss the mark between minimalism and maximalism on all but a handful of songs throughout the course of This Is All Yours.

Sadly, if you’ve listened to the singles already there’s not much left on the album but songs without enough substance and tunes containing so many moving parts the listener can’t do anything but be hopelessly lost.

Compared to An Awesome Wave’s five singles, This Is All Yours offers only three singles as tribute.

The first, “Hunger of the Pine” samples Miley Cyrus’ “4x4” and her voice can repeatedly be heard throughout the song echoing the words, “I’m a female rebel.” This

song is the most ambient and pop influenced of the three singles.

The chance that this song will be remixed into something played at parties is highly likely.

The second single of the album, “Left Hand Free” could very well be called the saving grace of the album. alt-J give electronic fused blues a try in “Left Hand Free” and produce a surprisingly good song and the album’s not-so-hidden gem.

The final and most recent single, “Every Other Freckle”, is coincidentally the the most unimpressive of the three singles. The first minute and a half is pretty catchy until it suddenly breaks into a flute-fueled bridge reminiscent of something out of C.S. Lewis’ The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.

The song resumes it’s catchiness post possibly the worst bridge ever.

The great thing about An Awesome Wave was that it not only offered some catchy singles like “Breezeblocks” and “Tessellate”, but delving deeper into the album listener ’s would find less popular gems like “Intro”, “Ms”, and “Taro.”

This Is All Yours is a classic example of one band’s attempt at handling immense pressure and their plans for another well received album not coming to fruition.

Aquinas’ own Caleb Jenkins premieres self-made Loogie Lad

Good Eats: Anna’s House

By Veronica Burns Staff Writer

By Alex Merlotti The Saint Reporter

“We have an invested desire and passion to meet the dietary preferences of the community and have included in our menu: gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian options to accommodate those lifestyles,” promises Anna’s House.

My breakfast date had the chicken tenders and fries. He enjoyed the meal and I appreciated how they have cage free all-natural chicken.

The cute, family-friendly place serves traditional foods, and has takeout options that you can order online. I ordered the French toast, which is my favorite food. I had high expectations for the meal and was very pleased with how it turned out.

Offered is a half order for $5.50 or full for $7, and I didn’t need any persuasion to get the full order. They also have bananas fosters French toast, so that’s tempting.

Popular dishes include their variation of omelets, red velvet pancakes, and eggs benedict. The cozy place also has ten different types of salads, a variation of wraps, panini’s, burgers, sandwiches, chili cheese dogs and fries, soups, and desserts are all available... aka there is almost something for everyone at Anna’s.

The Beckett Family owns both the Anna’s House locations.

Anna Beckett informed me that in 2013 Anna’s House won “Best Breakfast Joint in Michigan” and in 2014 won the ““Best of the Best” Breakfast Joint in Michigan” award.

I encourage all brunch lovers to stop

by Anna’s House for the food, service, and lovely ambiance.

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Loogie Lad, a cell phone movie: Follow a heroic duo as they fight against evil.

By Nate Gimby Staff Writer On September 18, Loogie Lad, a film starring, directed and produced by AQ sophomore Caleb Jenkins and his best friend Derek Niemchick premiered at Celebration Cinema South. The Saint sat down with Jenkins to ask a few questions about the film.

Saint: What is Loogie Lad about?

Caleb Jenkins: It’s a cheesy superhero comedy about this kid named Buddy who gets super spitting powers from a guy who can turn into a dog, his name’s Dogman.

Buddy ends up finding his sidekick Wedgie and they pair up to fight the Mayor’s evil nephew Richard (but he prefers ‘Dick’). Ev-

ery year Dick gets to pass an ordinance, last year he banned ice cream and this year he’s banning all dogs. So now Buddy has to fight Dick and save the city.

Saint: How long had you had the idea for the movie?

Jenkins: It started as an original story called “Super Dude,” which Derek wrote in high school. It was kinda crap but it had some of the main story in there. He didn’t number the pages though and I accidentally dropped it one day when the fan was on and papers just went everywhere like in Goosebumps. So we just ended up rewriting the whole thing.

Saint: What were some of the challenges of filming?

Jenkins: The entire thing was shot on an iPhone 5S so we were constantly making sure the battery was charged. Our biggest challenge was lighting and sound with the phone. It needed a lot of editing. It definitely made things more difficult but we were going for the unique factor. We didn’t want people going into this saying ‘Oh this is an artsy independent film.’ We titled it Loogie Lad, a cell phone movie.

Saint: What did the cast look like?

Jenkins: It was me and my best friend Derek Niemchick along with some of our friends and local Grand Rapids actors.

One of the actors, Jim Dryer, he’s called ‘the Shark’, actually swims across lakes and pulls tugboats. We also had Morgan Lind, she was Miss Michigan a couple years ago. It was like asking Meryl Streep to be in an Adam Sandler movie. Casting was a constant stress because some of our actors cancelled last minute. It wasn’t a happy golucky perfect process but it was well worth it and a lot of fun. We had a base script but a lot was improv. On the day of we were just like ‘this will be funny’ or ‘we’ll do that’.

That’s what’s awesome about working corroboratively with people.

Saint: Why people should see Loogie Lad? Jenkins: Funny videos are a dime a dozen, but this one radiates both humor and uniqueness, one that may be hard to forget; I’d wager you won’t see anything like it.

Jenkins has plans to partner with AQ Programming Board for an on campus screening of the film and potentially a Q&A session with the cast afterward. Loogie Lad can also be found on Youtube.

“The Stranger That Saved My Life” Writer Spotlight: Tom Doetsch

They were flying all over some went up, some went down, some went sideways but most collided and nose dived. They looked like small blue bouncy balls and one hopped into the hand of the announcer he said “And the last birthday is July 9th. This will be number two hundred seventeen. Wait, I have just received word that we will be taking all birthdays through number two hundred twenty five; now to continue with drawing the last couple birthdays.” He ignored the device that had doomed him to death and walked upstairs to tell his mom the bad news.

He thinks “If only I had been born a couple hours later my life would’ve taken a totally different path.” It was a dark overcast day in Detroit on the corner of Seven Mile and Roselawn.

The grass outside seemed to be dead from a long winter, the trees looked whether from the endless beating of blizzards, everything might’ve well been dead. He walked into the pale room, the deafening silence eating away at him like poison in the ears. He hears the weatherman talk about this weekend’s forecast, and sees his mom frowning, her eyes on the brink of becoming a waterfall. They hugged and he let it all go.

The phone rang, and rang, Dan didn’t want to pick it up but his curiosity got the best of him. It was someone from the army telling him when and where to report to.

I’m home honey!” Yelled his dad unaware of his son’s fate; he bolts up the stairs and sees his wife who is still in shock. He walks up and gives her a peck on the cheek then innocently asks

“What’s wrong? You should be happy yesterday was your eighteenth birthday, you’re a man now.” Today was the tenth, the day after his birthday; he would’ve preferred Atlas’punishment than be an adult right now.

Dan interrupts but is barely able to mumble out “I got...drafted.” His dad just stands there; nothing moves, no one says anything just a single tear falls out of his right eye it rolls down his cheek and jumps over his chin slowly falling till it impales the ground like a knife cutting through meat. His dad rushes towards him, and they stand there hugging each other not knowing if this will be the last time they will share a genuine moment as father and son.

He goes into his room to pack everything and the only thing he can think about is if he will ever get the chance to unpack his bag back into these old wooden drawers.

He sees a tennis ball on his dresser so worn down it’s no longer green but gray next to it is a brand new pack of blue bicycle playing cards, underneath are a couple of old fantasy books, then Dan saw a picture of him and his siblings.

He was on the right side, his two older brothers were on either side of him, his sister was on the far left; he lost one brother to the war and the other was in college. His sister had died in a car accident only a week after the picture had been taken ten years ago. A second tear comes down from the same eye this one colder than a winter blizzard, and he felt every minute movement it made. Each one taunted him with the possibly that he Culture Editor Abbi Racine

would share the same fate of his brother; he decided not to dwell on it any longer so he started packing his essentials. Among them a couple sticks of chewing gum that his dad had given him a couple weeks ago, a rainbow colored bouncy ball that he found on the side of the road one day and of course some clothes.

That day was the scariest, everything seemed like it was a walk in the park compared to that. Now I’m sixty eight, married and with grandchild number three on the way. I’ll sit on the bench under the big willow tree and enjoy the shade. There was someone walking alone, they diverged from the path and were walking towards him. The stranger said “It’s a beautiful day to be alive isn’t it?”

I said “It sure is, who are you?”

“Well my name is Benjamin Blue, and I am the stranger that saved your life.” I sat there, in disbelief that I was having this conversation, thoughts poured into my head like the Hoover damn just broke. “I know you might have a lot of questions but i’m just going to enjoy the sky for a second.” Needless to say I was very perplexed. My mind overflowing with questions then when I opened my mouth I asked “Why?” Out of all the intricate questions I could ask, only one word came out. He said “I had debated going into the army for a while, and then when my birthday didn’t get called for the draft I knew I had to go.”

“I hate sounding like a little kid but, why?”

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“Cause I knew I would be saving a life, altering a life. Putting mine on the line not only for the person that I took the place of but, every single other guy that was forced into being there.”

“But why, would you want to die for someone who you don’t know.”

“Tell me what gift you give, that is greater than life, and I will tell you why.” I thought and thought but couldn’t think of anything, because if one doesn’t have life then what do you have?

“Would you like to come back to my house for something to eat or drink?” I asked “I would love to.” I was gaining a new friend, we went on talking about our past, and I figured out he grew up in the same city I did just a couple miles away. His dad was an artist, a sculptor more specifically he worked mostly with wood but was flexible with other mediums. Then I took another look at his face; his mustache and beard were a blend of different shades of brown although the color was fading away, his hair was the same color and looked like the wind had blown it back, his eyes were blue but right outside his pupil’s were yellow, shinning through like sunshine on a clear day. He was very tan. His eyebrows were clearly defined, hypnotically starring at you, i’m not sure what it was about this guy but everything about him made me want to know more about him.

We reached my house and my wife, Sylvia, opened the door. She had made me two ham and cheese sandwiches, I gave one to Ben. “What was it like?”

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“Imagine, the forgoing of all thought, a place where disease rips through like a tornado; where you can see hatred. Where violence is the only presence, where breaking someone’s arms is considered mercy. War is Hell.” said Ben he looked completely content not even bothered by what he said, the next words out of his mouth were “May I have another please?”

“Of course you can.” Said Sylvia, paying more attention to our guest than I was, I was too busy being inthralled by his description of war. Ben asked “Tell me this, what was it like in that moment, when someone told you that your life had been changed all by the decision of a stranger?” I almost didn’t say anything, but it fell out of my mouth “Well, I finished packing my bag and brought it down the stairs to his front door. A man was standing at the opened door, he was not to older than I was he was.

“Are you Daniel Thomas Monuti?” He asked I knew this was going to be bad news despite this I said “Yes, I am.”

“I’m here to inform you, that you don’t need to join the military, someone enlisted and you were the last on the list, so good day.”

“Thank you!” I said with a smile, I raced upstairs with my bag and saw my dad in my room, he said “You’re going to have to unpack this.”

“Joy, it was nothing but pure joy.”

“I’m glad we’ve both experienced it” said Blue

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Michigan Football: Brady Hoke no more?

Take A Swing: Tennis star Andy Murray wins first title in 15 months

Ohio State’s Strength & Conditioning Coach is a beast

WHAT TO WATCH: Kenyan Dennis Kimetto dominates

Michigan Football has been having a rough season. After starting off strong in their opening game, the Wolverines have since plummeted. Saturday’s loss against Minnesota marked the first time in 135 years that the team lost three games in September.

Andy Murray won his first title in 15 months after defeating Tommy Robredo in the Shenzhen Open. Robredo had five match points but failed to capitalize. With the win, Murray moves up to number ten in the world and gains some confidence.

During the first half of Ohio State’s win over Cincinnati, Ohio State’s strength & conditioning coach Anthony Schlegel body slammed a fan who got on the field. The former linebacker had quite the takedown before helping security drag the fan off the field.

Kenyan Dennis Kimetto set a new marathon world record in Berlin with a time of two hours two minutes and 57 seconds. Kimetto trimmed 26 seconds off of last years winner Wilson Kipsang.

Kimetto’s previous best was two hours three minutes and 45 seconds in the 2013 Chicago Marathon.

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With the NHL pre-season underway and players gearing up for the start of the regular season, many teams are starting to make the tough decisions on who to cut. This past summer, the 2014 NHL draft took place in the state of Pennsylvania at the Wells Fargo Center, which is home to the Philadelphia Flyers. During the draft, teams participated in seven rounds to recoup their prospect pool and get some young legs in their organization. After getting a better look at the players, many teams participated in rookie tournaments where incoming players could wear the NHL jersey and get their feet wet against other NHL clubs. Some of the most notable players that participated were Anthony Mantha of the Detroit Red Wings, Johnny Gaudreau of the Calgary Flames, Sam Reinhart of the Buffalo Sabres, and Joshua HoSang of the New York Islanders.

Reinhart, who was taken second overall by the Buffalo Sabres in the 2014 draft is competing for a spot on the opening night roster.

Both of Reinhart’s brothers, Griffin and Max, are also trying to make the opening night roster. Griffin was drafted by the New York Islanders and Max was drafted by the Calgary Flames. There has been speculation that the youngest, Sam, will be returned to his junior team the Kootenay Ice. I expect this to happen since the Sabres are quite deep at the center position.

While the Sabres are a weak team, they hit the free agency market hard this year and made a splash when they signed forward Matt Moulson to a five year contract that pays $5 million per season. Look for Sam Reinhart to play a couple games with the Sabres before being returned to his junior team.

One of the most intriguing rookies this year is Calgary Flames winger Johnny Gaudreau. Gaudreau was drafted by the Flames in the fourth round of the 2011 NHL draft and instead of signing right away, has been starring for Boston College. Gaudreau went on a tear and lit up Hockey East by scoring 36 goals for a total of 80 points in 40 games. This saw Gaudreau take the Hobey Baker Award which is given to the best player in the NCAA. Gaudreau has since signed with the Flames and participated in numerous camps. Many are uncertain how his game will translate against guys who are heavier and taller than him. Gaudreau only stands 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighs 150 pounds. I expect him to get in some games with the Flames before being sent down for further seasoning with their farm team Abbotsford. I don’t see him being a regular in the NHL until next year.

One of Detroit’s most exciting prospects is winger Anthony Mantha. Mantha, who was taken in the first round of the 2013 draft was poised to be the first teenager in a long time to make the Red Wings roster. That all came to a halt as Mantha fractured his right tibia in the rookie tournament and will be out six to eight weeks. More than likely, Mantha will start the year with the Grand Rapids Griffins of the American Hockey League. If he has a strong showing, I expect him to split time between the Wings and the Griffins. He will only be a regular for the Wings once there is a top six opening.

Last but not least is Joshua HoSang of the New York Islanders.

With his strong personality and immense skill at the game, Ho-Sang will be a force to reckon with when he reaches the NHL. I don’t expect him to be a regular in the NHL until 2016 since the Islanders are quite deep when it comes to forwards.

Detroit Tigers win big

Detroit prepares for a possible win Game Preview

Clinch AL Central

By Zoe Harmon Staff Writer As Major League Baseball approaches the most exciting time of the year, the Detroit Tigers have put themselves into a great position for the postseason. Currently, the Tigers have 89 wins and 70 losses, allowing them to clinch the AL Central.

In their previous three game series versus the Chicago White Sox, the Tigers took two wins. In the last game of the series, Justin Verlander pitched eight innings, allowing only one run. The endurance he showed throughout the game will prove to be useful throughout the postseason play.

Even though they ended up winning 6-1, the Tigers did not have a lead the entire game. It was not until the sixth inning, Chicago up 1-0, when Sox pitcher Chris Sale hit Victor Martinez on the first pitch that the team finally woke up.

As Martinez approached first base, he and Sale shared a few words and the benches and bullpens cleared.

Tigers players believe that Sale hit Martinez on purpose. After the commotion was settled, Martinez came around to score, Sale was taken out of the game, and the Tigers took advantage of Chicago’s bullpen.

In the seventh inning, Ian Kinsler hit a run-batted-in (RBI) double, giving the Tigers the lead.

Miguel Cabrera added to the board with his sacrifice fly, and in the eighth inning the team scored three more runs. This win was essential because along with a loss from the Seattle Mariners, it helped the Tigers clinch a spot in the postseason.

David Price had an incredible game against the Minnesota Twins Sunday taking a shutout into the eighth inning and ultimately leading to a 3-0 win.

In an interview with the Detroit Free Press, Ian Kinsler had this to say after the game. “We’re in. We’re in,” said Kinsler. “A lot of hard work was put into this, from every single one of the guys.”

While the Tigers won the AL Central, the focus is now on the postseason The Tigers will face the Baltimore Orioles in the AL division series in what should be a heated bout.

As the regular season comes to an end and the postseason begins, Major League Baseball becomes even more exciting than it already is. Be sure to keep up with the Tigers and cheer them on as they fight to the finish.

By Joey Pelak The Saint Reporter The Detroit Lions season has gotten off to a good start with them winning two of their first three games. Led by quarterback Matthew Stafford and wide out Calvin Johnson, the Lions look to make some noise in the NFC northern division.

The Lions stand atop their division and look to continue that momentum as they play the Buffalo Bills on October 5 at 1pm. The game will be televised on Fox. The Lions have scored just two touchdowns in each of the past two weeks against Carolina and Green Bay, but that is understandable with consideration of the fact that they have a first year coach in Jim Caldwell. The Lions front four were able to pick up the slack of the offense and got to Aaron Rodgers last weekend. EJ Manuel, the Bills quarterback, is coming off a sub-par game against the San Diego Chargers and hopes to come back with a more adequate game against the Lions. The Lions believe that their front four will again be able to get to Manuel and cause turnovers all game long.

Looking at the Lions vs Bills on paper, the Lions have the clear ad-

An AQ Cheer Rising

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By Tom Doetsch The Saint Reporter Who are we? AQ! What are we?

Saints! AQ Saints! AQ Saints! AQ Saint, HUUUUUUUUH! This is everybody’s favorite cheer and who better to lead it than cheerleaders?

Not only do AQ cheerleaders go to every single basketball home game, but they also compete throughout the winter.

“I think we have a great team this year. We’re definitely hard working and every practice we hit the pavement running,” said freshman cheerleader Destiny Michael.

“Our coaches are very optimistic, and keep pushing us to the best we can.”

The team has been in preparation for the upcoming year by not only practicing, but working with each other.

“We strive to be an encouraging, upbeat force and to make the AQ difference,” said Michael.

Cheerleading is definitely something to watch for. With head coach Emily White and new freshman talent, the group should go far.

During orientation weekend, the atmosphere surrounding Aquinas was intense in part to the cheer team. While some of the cheering came from other students, the cheer team played a vital role in the revitalization of school spirit.

Aside from cheering at basketball games, the cheer team also competes against other colleges in competitions. Some of the schools they compete with include Grand Valley State, Siena Heights, and Concordia. Once the season starts, everySports Editor Taylor Hodges

thing is in full force.

“The Aquinas competitive cheer team allows for creative athletics for students,” said junior supporter Michael Reese. “I personally see it as a great alternative spot for students to be involved, because it is not only an athletic passion but also provides a supportive social group for students.”

It is important to stay active and sometimes that can be hard because not everyone has the opportunity to play one of the many sports Aquinas offers. Other sports and clubs such as Aquinas Dance, Ultimate Frisbee, and Intramurals are very important to the student body. Cheerleading is a very active and competitive extracurricular which helps to broaden horizons.

It also gives the opportunity for people to experience a social group they might otherwise never experience. Cheerleading isn’t just about the socialization, athletic activity, or even the cheering but it’s a combination of all three that makes it an exceptional sport.

The cheerleading team is going to have another fantastic season due to it’s returning members, coaches, and students supporting them all the way through it. With the addition of incoming freshmen, the sky seems to be the limit. They’ll continue to work hard, push their limits and revitalize school spirit.

Make sure to support your Aquinas Cheer Team during the home basketball games and catch one of their competitions that are beginning shortly.

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vantage in the quarterback position and they have one of the best wideouts in the game in Calvin Johnson.

The Lions have only averaged 20.3 points per game in their first three games and hope to have a huge offensive game out of both of their stars. The Bills have a sub-par secondary which Johnson should be able to walk all over.

The Lions would really like to see improvements in their rush game as well. So far after their first three games, they are ranked 31 in the league in yards per rush averaging around 3.03 yards per rush. Reggie Bush and Joique Bell have clearly struggled in running the football and if they continue to, it will be that much harder to come out with a win.

The Lions should be in good shape as the Bills have a number of players injured and are digging at their depth chart. Coming off memorable wins against Green Bay and the New York Giants, the Lions will look to continue that momentum into their remaining games. The Bills will most likely have to mix players in and out to cover Johnson.

The Lions should have a breakout game from Stafford much like he had in week one against the New York Giants.

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Dance till you drop

By Taylor Hodges Sports Editor The Aquinas Dance team is set to begin another unforgettable season. With tryouts officially done and the team starting their training process, the excitement is starting to pour out.

“Right now we are doing some very rigorous conditioning several days a week as well as working on our skills,” said sophomore Lily Ward. “We have already learned four of our in-season routines and our competition routine and we are very excited about them.”

While there are a number of returning dancers, the team also sports a couple fresh faces including freshmen Erin Parfrey, Tori Mashour, Alyssa Winkler, and Abby Cournue. There seems to be no nervousness however, only smiles.

“This season, I’m really looking forward to bringing dance out into the world a little more. Dance is fairly new to Aquinas and hopefully this season we will show what we’re made of and people will begin to see the dance team in a new light,” said Parfrey. “I’m excited to compete as well. I’m also looking forward to making new friends on the team

and being able to perform.”

Last year, the team placed first at the NAIA Conference Regionals and went on to compete at nationals in Daytona Beach, Florida. Much of the team’s success lies with a dedicated group of coaches. Head coach Lara Webster is in her fifth season coaching the dance team and the Aquinas alum seems to have the team headed in the right direction. After taking a break from the team for two years, Webster started right where she finished and helped lead the team to first place at the N A I A Conference Regionals and second at the NDA Nationals.

With every head COURTESY ANDRIS VISOCKIS c o a c h , there has to be a great assistant and the dance team seems to have found that with first year coach Renee Cavaliere.

Like Webster, Cavaliere is also an Aquinas alum and participated on the dance team for three years. Before coming to Aquinas, Cavaliere spent one year coaching Seaholm High Schools JV and varsity teams helping them to a seventh place finish at nationals.

Make sure to catch the dance team in action during halftime at both the men’s and women’s home basketball games.

AQ Soccer: Freshmen Focused well.

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Sweet Moves: Junior Rico Padilla makes a quick move to juke out an opposing defender.

By Haley Brink The Saint Reporter The Aquinas Men’s Soccer team pulled through on September 11 when they defeated St. Francis of Illinois 3-1. They continued that momentum on September 16 when they played against St. Francis of Indiana, winning 4-1. Despite their steady outcomes, the team had a rough weekend at the Watherford Estates Lodge Classic hosted by Bethel College on September 19 and 20. Though defeated by Indiana Wesleyan (1-3) and Bethel (0-4), the team won’t lose their confidence.

“We have less than ten games left. I’d

like each one to be a shutout,” said freshman goalkeeper Christian Brink.

With only four home games left, the team hopes to catch hold of their briefly mishandled winning streak.

“It’s possible, but we’re going to have to get a lot better if we’re going to beat Davenport. There is hope for us though,” said freshman goalkeeper Michael Harwood.

Senior midfielder Charlie Wait adds that the only thing the team has left to do is: “win conference—that’s the ultimate goal—then go to Nationals.”

Despite the high amount of incoming freshmen, the team seems to be adapting

Girls On Fire

Jumping through the ranks

No sign of cooling off

By Chucky Blackmore Staff Writer It is shaping up to be a good year for the Aquinas College Men’s and Women’s Cross Country teams. The Saints kicked off their seasons by competing at the Knight Invitational at Calvin College on Saturday, September 13th. Both teams ran effectively, placing 3rd out of more than 20 other teams.

This year’s freshman runners have impacted the teams quite a bit.

With a total of 30 runners, the AQ women’s team welcomes 11 newcomers who have fit right into the team.

“The freshman runners have been a great asset so far,” said junior Crysta Paganelli. “Which brings so much depth to our team.”

The men’s team has introduced a good amount of newfound talent this year as well. Aquinas freshman Cal Morgan, formerly from Forest Hills Northern, was appointed a spot on the varsity team after showing great results during the preseason and his first race. Right behind him is freshman Steven Pfahler, formerly from St. Joseph, who has shown a great deal of improvement and potential during his first two meets.

On Friday, September 19th, the Saints traveled to South Bend, Indiana to compete at Notre Dame in the National Catholic Invitational. Both teams ran exceptionally well, the men coming in second and the women coming in fourth place. The men’s and women’s teams are in great standing for nationals in late November.

“Right now we are ranked 5th in

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Focused on the finish: Junior Devon Joslin focuses on the last stretch after running a long race. the nation,” said junior Jeff Cherry.

“But we have the potential to make it interesting at nationals.”

Likewise, the women have taken part in some remarkable accomplishments. They currently hold the highest jump in national rankings, bringing them from 22nd to the 14th nationally-ranked women’s team in the NAIA. Quite recently, senior Steve Glinski has been named the WHAC Runner of the Week for two consecutives weeks, a title only given to one male and female each week. Glinski aided the men’s team at the National Catho-

Spiking the competition AQ Volleyball picks up the pace

By Alex Merlotti The Saint Reporter Wednesday night marked the twelfth game of the 2014 season for Aquinas Women’s Volleyball and the sixth game of the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference (WHAC). The team played the University of Northwestern Ohio and unfortunately lost, ending in a score of 0-3. The results of that game put the team at a 2014 record of 2-4 in the WHAC and 7-5 overall.

With a new season brings fresh blood and new talent. This year the team gained four assets to the team from various parts of Michigan: Kenzie Haley and Camille Means from Grand Rapids, Katie Pelak from Mattawan, and Dayle Wood from Grant.

“The incoming freshman have made an impact by being fun and outgoing but also working hard on the court,” said sophomore setter Brooke Wieland. “Our team this year really understands what it takes to be the best and we can really trust that everyone is giving 110% all the time.”

Elle Sturgell, middle hitter and a senior at Aquinas, agreed that the freshman additions “brought an additional dynamic” and “play a role in the determination as a team.” Continuing on, Sturgell had nothing but compliments and called this year’s team “the hardest working team I have been on thus far in my Aquinas Volleyball career.”

Every team must rise to the occasion and face unforeseen obstacles. With the help

of their co-head coach and former Aquinas volleyball player Katie VanderMeer, the team is more ready than ever.

“I think one of our biggest challenges moving forward will be getting consistent play. Our conference, as a whole, has gotten very competitive,” said VanderMeer. “Anyone can beat anyone on any given night.

Consistency and a competitive edge will really help this team be successful.”

Sturgell hit specifics and critiqued that the team’s biggest challenge was: “staying focused and smart about our offensive attacking as well as our serve receive” though the team had “been working on these skills frequently in practice.”

The teams next games are all away as they start the road trip against Siena Heights and end against Marygrove. On October 8, the team faces off against rival Cornerstone in what is expected to be a thrilling match.

The combination of a great season last year and the addition of four promising players to this year’s team angles towards a hopeful outlook for this season.

“We absolutely have the potential to be at the top of the conference especially with the opportunity to play every team twice before the conference tournament.” said Wieland. With determination and grit, look for your AQ volleyball team to have an unforgettable season.

lic Invitational on September 19 when he placed 2nd out of 183 competitors, with a personal best time of 25:21.

The AQ Men’s and Women’s Cross Country teams continue to prepare for the NAIA National Preview, a big meet that is set to take place on Saturday, October 11th, in Lawrence, Kansas. This important race will include teams that the Saints expect to see at nationals. The teams continue to strive for success even as the season progressively gets more difficult.

Though it’s their first year on the team, the freshmen stand their ground and are not discouraged by their age.

“Talent means everything. If you’re good, you’ll start. Regardless of age,” said Brink.

Among the new players are all four goalkeepers. The amount of trust the teammates have for each other is crucial in a situation like this. Fortunately, this team has a lot of trust.

“Experience helps a lot, but we brought in four really good players,” said Wait.

Though they are young, all four goalkeepers are extremely talented.

“There is high competition in being a goalkeeper, because everyone came in new.

But in the end, whoever is better gets the job,” said Harwood.

Now that the team has been working with the new goalkeepers for a while, it’s a lot easier for the team to work harmoniously together.

“Now that it’s been established, it’s a lot easier to trust [the goalkeepers]. The harder they work to compete against each other, the better they are,” said freshman midfielder Marlon Bykerk.

The remainder of the season is looking bright for the team, their only obstacle being the amount of injuries that have been piling up.

“Having so many guys out takes the competitiveness away from practice,” said Brink.

With that being said, if the team keeps up their hard work they’ll be on their way to winning Conference, which in turn, will bring them straight to Nationals.

The women’s soccer team seems unstoppable with six wins, one tie, and one loss in overtime.

Their sixth win came on September 20 against Indiana Wesleyan (1-0). With such an impressive season, what could possibly need to change?

“There is always room for improvement,” said sophomore defenseman Anna Terzano. Terzano is new to the team this year and looking forward to continuing to give her all. Terzano expressed that in the coming games the team is focused on certain objectives that their head coach, Rodger Garner, believes are the keys to success.

In the next games, the team will work on improving their communication on the field, learning to play as a unit, as opposed to individuals playing together, connecting passes, and having strong first touches.

“Working on these fundamental things in conjunction with our hard work will lead to success,” said Terzano.

It appears that they are already quite successful, so improving upon the groundwork already in place seems to be the main objective. The team’s chemistry is due to the family-like atmosphere on the team, coupled with their

commitment to become better people, in addition to players.

When asked about his perspective on the season so far, Coach Garner replied that he is “most impressed with how this group plays as a team.” He added that, “you have to play as one unit in order to get six shutouts in the first eight games, which is a huge accomplishment.”

Currently, Aquinas is sixth in the country for least number of goals per game allowed. Every single player has committed to not allowing any easy goals. Coach Garner noted that “the players push each other hard in practice, and this shows in games.”

Aside from effective teamwork, effective leadership has also contributed to this extraordinary winning streak. The team captains, seniors Maggie Kieffer, Jackie Gipe, and Melissa Hogan, have done a remarkable job guiding the team to goals.

To say this season has been victorious so far for the women’s soccer team would be an understatement. These girls are the epitome of “work hard, play hard!” With such an auspicious start, this is sure to be a favorable season. Be sure to go support the team at their next game against Concordia. It will be a home game on Wednesday, October 1st at 4 p.m.

What to watch off the field: Skeleton Twins sure to impress

By Haley Brink The Saint Reporter Newly released film, The Skeleton Twins, is a refreshing break from all of the cliché comedy and drama flicks that have been coming out as of late.

The way the film progressed was so unique, easily being one of the funniest movies to come out in a while. Maggie (Kristen Wiig) and Milo (Bill Hader) work harmoniously together to create this invigorating duo that is always on the brink of disaster.

When the separated twins, Maggie and Milo, reunite after what could be known as the single most coincidental instance of their lives, Milo is still offset by the sighting of his sister. After the initial shock of seeing each other after so many years sinks in, they start to regain the hilariously awkward relationship that had slipped out of reach.

By cheating death on the same day, they come together as two very damaged individuals who are both searching for something better. And with a promise of fat goldfish, they become a team again.

As the twins become more and more fond of each other, they begin to remember how much they really loved being a devilish duo. They assist each other in understanding how their lives went south, and in the meantime, they both make some very bad decisions.

Sports Editor Taylor Hodges E-mail saint.editors@aquinas.edu

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The Skeleton Twins: Wiig and Hader shine in monumental spin on a story of reuniting twins.

Maggie’s character was hesitant about her decision to have kids with her peppy frat boy of a husband. She goes to great extents to try and make her marriage work, but it’s obvious to her twin that it will never work. Maggie copes with her problems by having a steamy affair with her attractive Australian scuba diving instructor. With her self-destructive habits, she is headed into a dark place when Milo came back into her life.

Milo, Maggie’s intricate gay brother, is in the midst of recovering from a past

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breakup with an older man who happened to be his high school English teacher. After finding out that his lover has a girlfriend and a son, Milo is even more susceptible to ending it all in sheer drunkenness.

The chemistry between the main characters is cleverly pieced together, it seems as if they really were related. They were in sync the whole time, it made the film that much more humorous. The way the film approached the topic of suicide was also every unique. It targets depression and suicide as a recoverable aspect.