May 2018

USFEncounter April 26 , 2018

Summer Festivals................p. 16 Best Campus Events...........p. 22 Awards and Recognition...p. 26

The USF Yearbook p. 20-29

Eating in America..............p. 30 College Economics.............p. 34 USF Highlights/Stats.........p. 39

Editorial Board Clarice Swanson

Editor-in-Chief clariceswanson@stfrancis.edu

Mat Tuck

Assistant Editor mathewtuck@stfrancis.edu

Eva Lopez Benedi

Layout Director evalopezbenedi@stfrancis.edu

Kamari Jordan

Online Editor kamarijordan@stfrancis.edu

University

The USF Yearbook

Final Exam Schedule...............................4

Senior Quotes............................................21

Club Spotlight........................................5

A Year of Events in Photos.........................22

Campus News........................................6

Awards and Recognition............................26

Abigail Blome

News Editor abigailblome@stfrancis.edu

Emily Plummer

Entertainment Editor emilyplummer@stfrancis.edu

Alex McDilda

News

Commentary

Joliet News..........................................8

Side by Side: Changing the Constitution...30

World News......................................10

Eating in America.......................................32 College Economic Problems......................34 Budgeting Tips..........................................35

Feature Editor alexandermcdilda@stfrancis.edu

Blake Tomac

Feature Editor blaketomac@stfrancis.edu

Ashley Hare

Commentary Editor ashleyhare@stfrancis.edu

Alex Guglielmucci

Sports Editor alessandroguglielmucci@stfrancis.edu

Entertainment

Sports

Delainey Smith

Taste of Joliet..........................................14

USF Highlights......................................38

Katie Wozniak

WCSF Top 10........................................15

USF Stats...............................................39

Summer Festivals...................................16

Summer Athletic Events.........................40

Movie Preview........................................18

Puzzle Page............................................43

Riverdale Celebrity Meetup...................19

PR Manger delaineysmith@stfrancis.edu

PR Specialist katherinewozniak@stfrancis.edu

Staff Writers Amber James Jalen Williams Julie Jandeska

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Cover Photo courtesy of Clarice Swanson

Contents

Letter from the Editor Hello, It is hard to believe that we are already at the end of another school year. We are in the time of awards banquets, transitions in leadership and preparing for finals.

While we are looking forward to summer, it wouldn't be right to end this academic year forgetting all the wonderful things that have happened throughout this time. Our "USF Yearbook" and sports sections take a look back at some of the memorable moments of the year.

Looking forward to summer? We also have everything you need to know about Entertainment over the summer, along with a Recreation Club Spotlight, Joliet and World News and great articles on college budgeting problems and tips.

Make sure to follow us on Facebook (USF Encounter), Instagram (usf_encounter), and Twitter (usf_encounter)!

With this last issue, I say good-bye to my role as Editor-in-Chief. I could not be more happy to have had the opportunity to work with such talented writers and staff throughout this year. We took great strides in the development of this magazine. We expanded, we improved our writing and we produced more issues than any staff in recent history, and I am so happy to have been a part of this.

I want to give a special shoutout to our Assistant Editor Mat Tuck, for always being the calm and collected one when I definetly am not, and to our designer Eva-Lopez Benedi, for the countless hours and sleepless nights she put in to make the Encounter look incredible.

I am happy to announce that our PR Manager, Delainey Smith, will be taking over the position of Editor-in-Chief for Fall 2018. Delainey has been such an incredible writer, editor and staff member throughout this year, and I can't wait to see the magazine grow with her leadership.

Thank you all for an incredible year. Pace e Bene, and happy reading!

Clarice Swanson Editor-in-Chief

From the top: Clarice Swanson(Edior-in-Chief) From left to right: Eva Lopez (Layout Artist), Mat Tuck (Assistant Editor), Abigail Blome (News Editor), Emily Plummer (Entertainment Editor) Alex McDilda (Feature Editor), Blake Tomac (Feature Editor), Ashley Hare (Commentary Editor), Alex Guglielmucci (Sports Editor), Delainey Smith (PR Manager), Katie Wozniak (PR Specialist), Kamari Jordan (Online Editor)

All rights reserved.

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

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

As a member of USF Campus Media, the Encounter strives to produce a publication that stresses quality writing and design.

By reporting on issues that may be sensitive in nature, the Encounter aims to educate, inform and persuade students on topics that affect their lives on and off campus.

Editorial pages provide Encounter staff with opportunities to express thoughtful views on controversial topics.

Letters to the Editor represent the opinion of the author and are not necessarily opinions of the Encounter Staff.

Publications of letters to the editor are subject to space availability and management discretion. Letters are also subject to editing. Letters to the editor or any other submissions may be dropped off at the Encounter office or emailed to usfencounter@gmail.com. The Encounter is printed by RICOH Services on the campus of the University of St. Francis.

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Final Exam Schedule

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Recreation Club

Spotlight

BY JULIE JANDESKA STAFF WRITER

Last fall, Rec Club got the University of St. Francis involved in the Outdoor Nation Campus Challenge where USF created a team made up of 28 percent of the entire undergraduate student body (440 members). They were actively engaged in the challenge to get outside and participate in Recreation Club events such as slacklining in the quad, ascending/rappelling clinics in the quad, canoeing/

kayaking at the Monee Reservoir and white-water kayaking. Participation in this challenge was encouraged at the individual level as well. Individual events included walking, running, biking, hiking, hammocking, stargazing, fishing, camping and several other events. Even someone who has no interest in the outdoors could participate in the challenge simply by walking. Last year, the University of St. Francis had four of the top ten individuals within the division including the first place student and the 1st place faculty member in the nation. USF placed second nationally and placed first regionally in the Midwest.

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ecreation (Rec) Club provides unique experiences for students to experience the outdoors in various ways while meeting new friends. Some of the adventures that Rec Club partakes in are service projects, rock climbing, whitewater rafting, horseback riding, caving, hiking, canoeing and kayaking, slacklining, extended backpacking trips and more in order to give students an experience unlike any in the classroom and a break from everyday school life. This semester, Rec Club has taken students on a day hike at Starved Rock, a ski trip at Cascade Mountain, an extended backpacking trip on the Appalachian Trail, a horseback riding trip, an overnight hiking trip at Devil’s Lake, and took students to conferences such as the Illinois Park and Recreation Association and MidWest Outdoor Leadership Conference. Rec Club will also be going white-water rafting at the end of April and will have an end of the semester party and will be slacklining in the quad during finals week to give students a unique opportunity to take a break from studying. Not only has Rec Club engaged students in the outdoors, but the club has also taken part in a national competition.

Rec Club has registered the university for the Outdoor Nation Campus Challenge next fall with plans that will take the challenge to the next level. Multiple clubs, students, and faculty members have been in collaboration to plan events on campus for the challenge. With more support going into next year, Recreation Club, along with other clubs, will plan more events and engage more students, faculty, and community members in the challenge. For more information about Recreation Club, please visit the Rec Club Facebook page, or email us at recclub@stfrancis.edu.

The USF recreation club out with White Water Kayaking.

Images courtesy of SAB and CEA

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Campus News

BY ABIGAIL BLOME NEWS EDITOR

USF Clubs Honored with Awards

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On Wednesday, April 18, the Student Government Association (SGA) honored all of the SGA-sponsored clubs at USF at their annual Awards Banquet. Leading up to the banquet,

clubs were asked to submit nominations for awards honoring both individuals and clubs alike. A total of 14 awards were given out that night:

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• Most Successful Service Event – The Black Stu

dent Association • Vinciguerra Award – Recreation Club • Club of the Year – The Student Activities Board • Best Use of Collaboration – Homecoming Week • Best Use of Publicty – The USF Encounter • Rising Club Awards – Philosophy Club and

International Club

Emerging Student Leader Award – Rodolfo Perez Rising Student Leader – Caeley Grady Outstanding Student Leader – Courtney Joyce St. Francis Award – Jordan Duncan St. Clare Award – Meghan Price Exceptional Event of the Year – Outdoor Nation Campus Challege Most Valuable Advisor – Mollie Rockafellow

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Images courtesy of PR Web, gofightingsaints.org,

USF Officially Accredited USF goes through an accreditation process with the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) on an annual basis as well as a reaffirmation of accreditation every eight years. This is known as Comprehensive Evaluation on the AQUIP pathway, according to HLC.

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administration and students alike to evaluate USF. After a successful visit, the HLC determined that USF continues to meet all of the qualifications to remain an accredited university, which is good news for all the seniors graduating on May 5.

Annually, the university completes action projects to show its quality improvement strategies. However, every eight years, representatives come to the school to evaluate and decide whether or not the school will continue to be an accredited university.

On March 19 and 20, the HLC made their official visit to the school, meeting with

Three USF Track Athletes Claim CCAC Honors The USF Track & Field team won three Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC) weekly awards after their first meets of the outdoor season. Akwasi Aikins and Matt Wilson achieved the men’s outdoor honors at the conference and Celina Mayforth was honored in the women’s category.

Aikins, a sophomore, defeated the triple jump while competing in the Augustana Viking Olympics. His 14.21-meter jump was nearly a meter better than any of his competitors. Wilson, a sophomore, made a National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) qualifying performance in the 10,000-meter race. His time of 31:24.48 allowed him to come in 15th at the

From left to right: Celina Mayforth, Akwasi Aikins and Matt Wilson.

Washington University Invitational. Mayforth, a freshman, performed extremely well in the first outdoor meet of her collegiate career. In the Augustana Viking Olympics, she came in second in the 400-meter dash (58.70 seconds) and third in the 200-meter dash (25.99 seconds).

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Joliet NEWS

BY ALEX MCDILDA FEATURE EDITOR

Joliet Train Station officially open The new Joliet train station is officially open. The new train depot serves commuter lines for Metra and Amtrak. The project to construct this station was started back in 2010 as part of a gateway center for transportation. The station has marked a milestone for the city of Joliet. It's been eight years since former Illinois Governor Pat Quinn announced plans to build a new commuter train station in downtown Joliet. This station is also a huge moment for the city of Joliet as it is the first train station to open in over a century.

The city of Joliet's public assets manager, Mike Eulitz, stated “It's a great day for Joliet. We have a state of the art train station.”

The train station will be used by many residents as well as visitors.

The station held a reception for those that attended the opening at four thirty in the morning by serving coffee and donuts, according to City Clerk of Joliet, Christina Desiderio.

Joliet instates city's first female firefighter The Joliet Fire Department has just inducted Clarissa Smith as the first female firefighter in the city's history. According to the Joliet Patch, Deputy Fire Chief Greg Blaskey said that the city is thrilled to have Smith in the fire department.

Blaskey stated “She has a very significant background. All of her previous work experience will translate very well for us at the Joliet Fire Department."

Before coming to the Joliet Fire Department, Smith worked as a police officer in Downers Grove. She also served her country overseas as a medic in the Army. Before joining Joliet’s fire department, Smith was a firefighter for the Morris Fire Department. The city of Joliet looks forward to its first female firefighter in history.

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Photos courtesy of The Herald News, Patch,

News Four alumni from USF in Joliet receive Emmy Awards According to the Herald News, Jessica (Saraga) Walsh ’05 (Joliet) and Brendan ’05 Walsh (Joliet) were awarded an Emmy in the category Outstanding Achievement for Documentary Programs-Topical for their eco-documentary, “Making Waves: Battle for the Great Lakes.” It aired on PBS stations in Chicago, Buffalo, Toronto and throughout Michigan and New York.

WLS-TV/ABC 7 assignment editor Kristin Hoogenboom ’95 (Woodridge) and news photographer Pat Keating ’94 (Joliet) also won Emmys in the category of Outstanding Achievement for New Gathering-Spot News for their work as part of a team of reporters, anchors, meteorologists and other news professionals for their work on the Ottawa tornado coverage.

The two-hour documentary filmed, edited, wrote and produced by the Walshes adressed the issue of invasive species in the Great Lakes, according to the University of St Francis.

The 2017 Midwest Emmy Awards were awarded by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Dec. 2, at the Swissotel in Chicago.

Joliet may renovate old prison Some Joliet officials are considering renovating the old Joliet prison. Some officials have worked in the past to change the view of the public from seeing Joliet as just a prison city. However, some officials feel that the prison deserves to be seen for the historical landmark that it is.

Steve Jones, Deputy Joliet City Manager stated, “While some will attach negative connotations to the site, the city wants to disassociate itself from those images.”

According to Thetimesweekly.com, “It is the City’s desire to put the west prison site to use in a way that complements its historic nature.”

The renovation will, of course, require funding. However, the city manager of Joliet, David Hales, stated that the city could set aside funds to cover the project with the help of donations. An open house of the prison is scheduled for August 24 through August 26.

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WORLD NEWS

BY EMILY PLUMMER ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR

syrian attacks The United States in alliance with Britain and France have taken to bombing Syrian villages due to chemical weapons being produced there. According to the NY Times, although President Trump declared he would be pulling troops out of Syria, his mission of preventing further chemical attacks remains. He is quoted as saying “We are prepared to sustain this response until the Syrian regime stops its use of prohibited chemical agents.” The areas that were targeted in this airstrike are Damascus and West of Homs. Many people are worried that this interference by the US will lead to another global warfare as Russian leader, Vladimir Putin, responded to these attacks stating “there will be consequences” according to Vox. One of the sure effects of this is the number of casualties an already war riddled area will be enduring. The ethicality of this issue is still being debated as the situation continues to escalate.

SPACE HOTEL For anyone looking to spend their next vacation in space, Orion Span has the perfect trip planned out on their new Aurora Station. On April 5 they announced that they will be taking reservation for the projected launch in 2021. And according to dogonews.com the station is laid out like a luxury hotel and would cost roughly $9.5 million for a week-long trip. Compared to one day private trips that a select few citizens have taken on the International Space Station for nearly $40 million, this is seemingly practical.

The company’s founder, Frank Bunger, says “Our architecture is such that we can easily add capacity, enabling us to grow with market demand like a city growing skyward on Earth…Future Aurora owners can live in, visit, or sublease their space condo. This is an exciting frontier, and Orion Span is proud to pave the way.” This brings a whole new meaning to going on a vacation that is “out of this world.”

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Photos courtesyAl-Masdar News, Engadget, Detroit News, CNN.com and National Post

News PUMA AND RHINO Facing EXTINCTion So far 2018 has been a rough year for the world’s wild life. Most recently with the extinction of the Eastern Puma and the death of the last male Northern White Rhino, near extinction is looming overhead.

According to Business Insider, 12 other species of animals are at risk, including Pika, Black-Footed Ferrets, Giant Otters and Amur Leopards just to name a few. Many of this can be attributed to hu-

It has been over three years since Flint Michigan discovered lead in their water system and still there is no permanent solution. State leaders have now come up with a solution to help the children affected by this polluted water. On April 9, the State of Michigan announced that they will be donating $4 million to test up 30 thousand children for lead poisoning.

man interference destroying habitats, rising climate temperatures and a dwindling source of food.

Although it may seem like all hope is lost, endangered.org, home of the Endangered Species Coalition, has some insight on how to help. Some basic tips are to recycle and buy sustainable products, never purchase products that threaten endangered species and help protect local wildlife habitats.

FLINT WATER FUNDING

According to BuzzFeed News, Mona Hanna-Attisha, director of the Pediatric Public Health Initiative and Pediatric Residency Program at the Hurley Children’s Hospital claims “This is all happening because we had population-wide lead exposure. Our children were exposed for 18 months, unknown to them to potent, irreversible neurotoxin. [This development] is a win for Flint kids.

Although there is no real solution yet, the state of Michigan is making strides like this to help protect the kids of Flint and bring better water back home to them.

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Entertainment

Looking forward to summer

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Take a look at all the great festivals, films and more that are heading your way this summer.

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2018

BY MAT TUCK ASSISTANT EDITOR

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he Joliet Park District is putting on their annual Taste of Joliet music festival. Headlining acts include Brothers Osborne, Chase Rice and Chris Lane.

Unfortunately, the previously announced acts Huey Lewis and the News will not be preforming at the Taste of Joliet. Huey Lewis announced on his Twitter page Friday, April 13 that he is suffering from hearing loss and has canceled all of his tour dates for 2018. However, the Taste of Joliet website assures fans that they will be announcing a replacement headliner soon.

Along with the musical entertainment the Taste of Joliet will have 25 food vendors, carnival rides and a kids-zone full of fun inflatables and games.

Taste of Joliet is shaping up to be a true highlight of the summer for those living in the Joliet area.

Each year, Taste of Joliet is held at the ATI Field at Joliet Memorial Stadium where it draws a crowd in the tens-of-thousands. The Herald News officially reported a crowd of over 24,000 in 2016. In the past, the event has hosted big

names like, Little Big Town, The Plain White T’s, Zendaya and so many more.

“We’re excited to bring the Taste back for its thirteenth year,” said Joliet Park District Deputy Director Brad Staab when asked for a quote. “We’ve gotten a great response to Brothers Osborne and all our other performers, and we’re looking forward to another great fest. Thank you to the sponsors, vendors, volunteers, and staff who come together to make it happen.”

The Taste of Joliet will be on Friday June 22 at noon until midnight, Saturday June 23 from noon until midnight and Sunday June 24 from noon until 5 p.m. On Friday and Saturday admission is $11 for those who buy online and $16 for those who buy the day of. Reserved front section tickets are $47.50. Sunday’s event will be shorter but cheaper with the admission day-of only being $10, ordered ahead of time at $5 and reserved front section at $20.

More information on Joliet’s biggest event can be found online at Tasteofjoliet.com.

ATI Filed at Joliet Memorial Stadium, where Taste of Joliet is held.

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Images courtesy of tasteofjoliet.com and Chicago Tribune

Entertainment

Top 10

Artists 1. UNKNOWN MORTAL

UNKNOWN MORTAL ORCHESTRA

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Sex & Food

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DUSTED

Blackout Summer

YOUNG GALAXY Down Time

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The Underdog

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Bark Your Head Off

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You Did It To Yourself

THE MOONDOGGIES

YOUNG GALAXY

A Love Sleeps Deep

EELS

The Deconstruction

10. PARKER LONGBOUGH

EELS

Left on Tri

Photos courtesy of Young Galaxy - Bandcamp, Under The Radar Magazine, YouTube.

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Summer

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Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival (National Festival) Dates: June 7-10 Location: Great Stage Park, Tennessee Originally, this festival was focused on jam bands and folk rock but since then has been expanded to include many different genres of music.

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Hot 97 Summer Jam (National Festival) Date: June 10 Location: East Rutherford, USA (New Jersey) Headliners (2017): Chris Brown, Migos, DJ Khaled & Friends. Many credit this festival as instrumental to the development of hip-hop.

Race Fan Rally (Local Festival) Date: June 27 Time: 5-10 p.m.

Location: Along Chicago Street between Cass and Jefferson Streets, N Chicago Street, Joliet IL 60432.

This festival kicks off the NASCAR Race Weekend at the Chicagoland Speedway.

Photos courtesy of various webpage sites.

Pitchfork Music Festival (National Festival)

Dates: June 21-24, June 28, July 1 Location: Rothbury, Michigan Headliners: The String Cheese Incident, Bass Nectar, Marshmello, Griz Live Band. Bands, DJs, and an alternative to field-only festivals. Those attending will be immersed in the colors of the nature surrounding them.

Dates: July 20-22 Location: Union Park, Chicago Headliners: Tame Impala, Fleet Foxes, Lauryn Hill A 3-day event, a melting pot of rock, hip-hop, electronic, jazz, punk, and other sub-genres. Enjoy food, drinks, and art at the Pitchfork Music Festival.

Lollapalooza (National Festival)

Kidzfest (Local Festival)

Dates: August 2-5 Location: Grant Park, Chicago Headliners: Arctic Monkeys, Bruno Mars, The Weekend, Jack White. Enjoy music, dancing, comedy and crafts at this multi-genre festival that is known for providing a platform for political and non-profit artists and groups.

Dates: August 4 Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Location: Chicago Street between Van Buren and West Jefferson St and the Van Buren Plaza, Joliet, IL 60432.

This is a free event for kids sponsored by Lewis University.

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Entertainment

Electric Forest (National Festival)

Movie Previews

BY ALEXANDER MCDILDA FEATURE EDITOR

Avenger's: Infinity War Marvel's “Avengers: Infinity War” premieres on April 27. This movie is the product of over ten years of cinematic universe building. Fans have eagerly watched every movie in the series, sitting through all of the credits for every cameo and teaser trailer. This movie features an incredible cross over from all of Marvel’s greatest heroes who join together to defeat the evil invader Thanos who seeks out the power of the mysterious Infinity Stones.

Originally the release date was set for May 4 but was moved up because of demand.

It is no doubt that this movie will have a great opening weekend with the amount of hype this movie has been built up to have.

Solo: A Star Wars Story On May 25, "Solo: A Star Wars Story" premieres. This movie is the product of the recent Disney buy-out of the Star Wars franchise. According to theverge. com, “Solo is like 2016’s “Rogue One.” It’s a film that is disconnected from the larger “saga” films like “The Phantom Menace,” “A New Hope,” and “The Force Awakens,” telling a self-contained story within the larger world that’s already been established.”

If this movie is as well received as Rogue One was then it would be a huge win for the franchise as “Rogue One” received over one billion dollars box office according to boxofficemojo.com.moments.

The Incredibles 2 A Disney Pixar film that has been anticipated for over a decade, "The Incredibles 2” will pick up where the family left off at the end of the first movie with the fight against the Underminer.

Many fans were disappointed in 2004 when there was no direct sequel to the movie in sight. The film will feature all the beloved characters from the original film.

However the voices provided by some of the characters such as Dash Parr will be provided by new voice actors.

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Photos courtesy of SuperHeroHype, Screen Rant, www.bleedingcool.com

Entertainment

Review & Celeb Spotting 10/10

BY ASHLEY HARE COMMENTARY EDITOR

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any celebrities were in Chicago this past month for the legendary Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo (C2E2) and Heroes and Villains Fan Fest. Both events were held April 6 through the 8. Both conventions allowed fans to meet their favorite celebrities, view unique exhibitors, and attend autograph sessions, panels, and screening rooms. Fans were able to see and meet celebrities from "The Walking Dead", "Riverdale", "Iron Man", "X Men", "Gotham", "Arrow", and many more. But rather than going to the actual festivals, I went to the airport to try to get a glimpse of some of these celebs!

I headed to O’Hare International Airport the day before the festival began hoping to meet someone coming into town. However, I went specifically to meet Lili Reinhart aka Betty Cooper from the CW’s Riverdale. You’re probably wondering how I knew she was coming? I kept up with Lili’s social media and found out she was in Los Angeles, leaving from LAX. I tracked down all the flights leaving from LAX to ORD and began calling the airlines automated machines to figure out what flight she was on.

I found her flight, and went to the terminal she was arriving at. When I arrived at the airport, there were

Ashley Hare with actress Lili Reinhart, aka Betty Cooper.

Pjotos courtesy of Ashley Hare and IMBD.com

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many autographers and familiar faces I knew who meet celebrities all the time. I patiently waited with my friends for Lili to come out of the entrance way. Finally, after waiting for about 30 minutes Lili came out of the entrance way. Fans and autographers mobbed her for pictures and autographs. I respectively waited for her to get her luggage and nicely asked for picture with her. I thanked Lili for her time to take a picture with me.

"Rotten Tomatoes, an American review aggregation website for film and television, gave Riverdale an 88 percent approval rating."

Riverdale is a drama about a group of teens based on the classic Archie comics. The series has a much darker tone than the comics, with events revolving around the murder of a local teen boy, North vs South side drama, and very risky family business. Rotten Tomatoes, an American review aggregation website for film and television, gave Riverdale an 88 percent approval rating. When I first heard about the show, I debated if I wanted to watch. I gave it a chance, and instantly became hooked after the first episode. The drama and plot line was so good that I binged watched the entire first season in three days. I personally rate Riverdale a 10/10. New York Times writer, James Poniewozik stated “The terrific art direction warps the bubble-gum iconography into something haunting and lurid. What the original comics drew as milky and wholesome, ‘Riverdale’ dials up to ghostly and unnatural.”

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The USF Yearbook

BY CLARICE SWANSON EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

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The USF Community has had a great year of success. From fantastic events, to a successful accredidation visit, it's time to celebrate some of the fantastic accomplishments of this year. Take a look at some of the photographs from the many great events on campus, and at the individual honors and awards that leaders at USF will recieve at Honors Convocation on May 3rd.

The USF Yearbook

"My time at USF has been truly unforgettable, as it has been like home to me for the past 4 years. I’ve made lifelong friends, had countlessopportunities, and I feel ready to enter the nursing profession. My journey here has been challenging yet rewarding, and always exciting! I could not have chosen a better university. After graduating, I will mostly miss seeing all of my college friends each day, but I am eager to see what the future holds for everyone after graduation! God Bless!"

-Macy Smock

"I'd like to think my time here at USF was well spent, it has been a great experience and I have had so many great opportunities that I am really thankful for. I have met some of my best friends here that will be in my life for a very long time. I am going to miss the family atmosphere the most."

-Leah Alles

"The last four years have been one heck of a ride. I can't imagine my life without the wonderful friends I've gotten to meet, stress out with, and just be stupid with on our many adventures.

Although these past four years haven't been easy, I would do it all again in a heartbeat. I will miss living so close to the amazing, beautiful, intelligent, and kind souls I have been so lucky to call friends during my time at St. Francis. But I know these are the people and memories that I will cherish for a lifetime."

-Skyler Kern

While I am happy to be moving forward towards the rest of my life, there are a few things I will regret having to say goodbye to. I will miss being able to cry, laugh and adventure with my biggest support group everyday. No Elijah, I don't know if I need a hug. Yes, Clarice, I still count the walk to Walmart. Skyler, I'm still expensive!

-Meghan Price

Graphic courtesy of Pixabay.

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UVA and International club hosted "Around the World "En Una Noche" an event to expose USF’s student body to different cultures, utilizing music, dance and food.

Alpha Phi celebrated their successful recruitnew members for the Iota Phi chapter, with an

Best CAMPUS

Events

Over 75 students joined Acceleration Club for Entrepreneurs for their event, Pizza with a Shark Tank Winner and Co-founder of Dude Wipes, where Mark Cuban and Ryan Meegan shared their entrepreneurial stories.

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USF TV CLUB produced Student Athletic us� campaign video.

Student Alumni Mentoring Program Induction Dinner.

Advisory committees “It’s on

Members of the USF Encounter attended the Illinois College Press Association in Chicago.

Graphics courtesy of appspicket.com

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ment week, after gaining 19 80’s neon themed bid day!

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SCALES took 20 students to visit Deloitte, one of the Big 4 Accounting firms downtown.

The group got substantial advice from young professionals on their future and a tour of their newly renovated office.

Philosophy Club's Green Event, The Ethics featured a presentation by Dr. Kevin Spicer McDermott.

This is RHA's 3rd annual St. Patrick's Day Fest. It was hosted in San Dom on April 24th and featured a bagpipes and Irish dance performance and the event was catered with a home-cooked Irish dinner.

Alpha Psi Lambda is the newest co-ed Frastarted in the fall of 2017. Pictured is the

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English Language and Literature Conference presenters and panel moderators, USF English professors, and Chicago Sun Times Columnist Maudelyn Ihejerika.

The USF Yearbook

of Sustainability, which and Professor Elizabeth

Justice League went to C2E2, the Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo.

ternity to come to USF that colony’s founding members.

Student Activities Board hosted a successful Homecoming Week!

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Business Student Achievement Award-Thomas Jeffries Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs Student Leadership Award- Renee Martin Business Capstone Competition AwardJohn Anderlik Jeremy Bayuk Steven Campbell Adham Elshalakany Jake Fitzgerald Thomas Jeffries David Kohler

Trevor Marevka Haley McLain Francisco Meza Kate Nickel Matt Thayer Liz Wall

Amy Lynn D’Amico Memorial ScholarshipDestinee Gonzalez, Hannah Karkos Amy Lynn D’Amico Outstanding Student Teacher Award- Cailee Tylin Joan Nahas Ramuta Computer Science AwardDerek Dailey Frank P. Weberg Award-Mahmoud Hijazi C. Vann Woodward Award-Nicolina Diorio Angela Y. Davis Criminal and Social Justice AwardAutumn Rodely, Carlos Salas Salas Sister Claudia Zeller Excellence in Mathematical Achievement Award- Jordan Giddings, Johnathan Marquardt James P. McCabe Scholarship- Monique Clayborne, Alexis Massutti Christine Poole Ponquinette Scholarship-Laura Blum Sister Mary Vincent Kirk Award-Leah Alles John Philip and Margaret Coleman Memorial ScholarshipSydney Jarrard Art and Design Presidential Purchase AwardNikka Gonzales Katia Hunt

Emma LaMonica

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Rachel Rivette Jamie Stolfo Jordan Tiritilli

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Sister M. Priscilla Sapp AwardTiffany Buta Linda Kozil Kathleen Leduc Mary Pierson Communication and Media Arts Purchase Award- Mat Tuck Elizabeth McGuire Masek Award- Macy Smock Dorothy Kenney Busse Award- Macy Smock Barbara (Polyak) Greenham-Conway Family Nursing Award- Gabrielle Gall Outstanding Advanced Practice Nursing Student Award-Alicia Baca Dr. Patricia Shelvy, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Scholarship-Emily Gooding DNP Scholarship Award-Deborah Morris Jason Chonacki Scholarship-Leah Alles, Roberto Santillan Scholar Athlete Award-Michael Dertz Visionary Leadership AwardMolly Gunning Mallory Johnson Ava O’Connor Roberto Santillan Jane Engleton Snyder ‘35 Scholarship

Kathryn Harrington Sandra Avilez

Monique Clayborne Julie Jandeska

Christina Estrada Ramirez Kaetlyn McHugh Destinee Gonzalez Alexis Gregorash Colleen Uremovic

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The USF Yearbook

Meritorius Service Awards College of Businness and Health Admin.

Adam Pesavento (Marketing) Collin Tratone (Management) Melissa Smrz (Finance) Isabela Valentin (Accounting) Arthur King (Logistics) Mathematics Rebecca Kinan Johnathan Marquardt Natural & Health Sciences- Meghan Price College of Education- Irma Sandoval Vizcaino, Cailee Tylin Outstanding Resident Assistant- Diana Viveros Communications and Media Arts- Abigail Blome, William Hoffman (USF TV), Clarice Swanson (Student Media), Isaiah Williams (WCSF FM) Political Science- Grayson Barnette Psychology - Skyler Kern

Computer Science- Zachary Watts Recreation & Sport Management-Natalie Welch Criminal & Social Justice -Kyle Kurdziolek Social Work- Laura Blum Fine Arts and Design-Autumn Lee Student Life- Jorie Welsh History- Nicolina Diorino Student Government- Skyler Kern Lois K. Benich-Danielle Aurit University Ministry- Lorraine Lawson Margaret Brophy- Caitlyn Coneset Sr. Rosemary Small Francican Values Award: Clarice Swanson Lincoln Laureate- Irma Sandoval Vizcaino For the full list of award winners, including Deans Scholars and Cecily and John Leach Scholarship Recipients, please visit usfencounter.stfrancis.edu.

Award Recipients will be recognized at the Student Honors and Awards Convocation on May 3rd.

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What You Eat

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ippocrates, one of the most influential figures in the history of medicine and healing, advised people to prevent and treat diseases first and foremost by

eating a nutrient-dense diet, saying, “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.� The developing world has clearly ignored this advice as the progression of urban lifestyle has led to the unhealthy consumption of the "Western" diet.

The Western diet is one high in fat, (red and processed) meats, sugars and salt and low in fiber. Ian Myles, from the U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, told CNN, "The biggest

features [of a Western diet] are overconsumption of over-refined sugars, highly refined and saturated fats, animal protein and a reduced intake of plant-based fibers."

In the Western world, many are fed but most are not nourished. Most of the foods in the modern diet are empty calorie foods, meaning a high calorie food which lacks in micronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, minerals, amino acids and fiber. Professor of Ecology at the University of Minnesota, David Tilman, stated "We have a whole new group of people who are malnourished because they eat foods that are no good for them, that have no nutritional benefit."

In the study, Tilman explored global trends in diet choices and the link between these diets and health. The Western diet is malnourishing people and causing serious threats to public health; the diet is wholly or partially attributable for chronic illness and health problems in the United States.

The study found that the dietary shift to a Western diet greatly increases the incidence of type II diabetes, coronary heart disease and other chronic non-communicable diseases that lower life expectancies.

Other recent studies have also linked the Western diet with increased risk of cancer. Cancer is the second leading cause of death (25 percent of all deaths) in the United States and an estimated one-third of all cancer deaths are due to nutritional factors, including obesity.

There are currently at least 800 studies from ten different countries that have found links to consuming processed

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meats, a staple in the Western diet, and getting cancer. In 2015 the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), a World Health Organization group, announced that processed meat was officially declared a level one carcinogen, the same carcinogen level as cigarettes.

To make matters worse consumers cannot always trust national nutrition groups for dietary guidelines. The financial relationships between food industry companies and national public health groups should cause the public to be skeptical of these groups. Companies like Kraft, Dannon, Oscar Mayer and more—which sell processed foods high in fat, sodium or sugar like mac and cheese, hot dogs and flavored yogurt—are sponsors of the American Diabetes Association. On the American Cancer Society’s website, they encourage individuals to eat processed meats, such as canned tuna and salmon and they are partners with Tyson, a processed meat company.

Dietitian Andy Bellatti is one of many nutrition experts who agree that the government is giving too much leeway to industry interests when recommending dietary guidance to the public. “It’s important for Americans to know that many health organizations receive funding from companies and trade groups that are not in line with health… and how that affects recommendations,” Bellatti told CNN. Combating the Western diet and filling it with a healthier one is easier than it’s made to believe.

According to Dr. Josh Axe, a certified doctor of natural medicine, the basics of a healthy, medicinal diet include a mixture of organic vegetables and fruits, organ meats (e.g. chicken liver) and grass-fed meats, healthy fats like avocado and seeds, sea vegetables and superfoods like cocoa and red wine.

It’s important to remember that although the majority of diseases can at least be partially prevent-

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"The Western diet is malnourishing people and causing serious threats to public health." ed through a healthy diet and lifestyle, there are some instances when a diet filled with medicinal foods might not be enough. Every individual is different and everyone’s genes react differently to food. Regardless, eating a nutrient-dense diet is still one of the best ways to help manage symptoms and increase odds of recovery.

Research has shown that food has the power to prevent illness and disease, it only makes sense to alter the Western diet and use the knowledge gained to not only heal and restore the body but also prevent illness. Taking pharmaceutical drugs for ailments may be useful in life threatening situations, however drugs often come with side effects. If long term conditions can be managed with just diet and lifestyle changes then using food as medicine must be considered as an initial way of tackling the issue and preventing future health problems.

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hen our Founding Fathers wrote up the historical U.S. Constitution in 1787, they wrote amendments and values that were important to the people at that time, and for what they envisioned America to look like as it grew from more than just 13 colonies. Times have greatly changed since then, and the government we had in 1787 is much different than what we have now, as is our country. I believe that the Constitution should change with the times, and to make a few issues a little better, there should be some changes proposed.

The Constitution of the United States is a living document, which means that at any time, the United States government can make changes to it. According to National Archives, The Constitution provides that an amendment may be proposed either by the Congress with a two-thirds majority vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate or by a constitutional convention called for by twothirds of the State legislatures. None of the 27 amendments to the Constitution have been proposed by constitutional convention. The Congress proposes an amendment in the form of a joint resolution. Since the President does not have a constitutional role in the amendment process, the joint resolution does not go to the White House for signature or approval. Now that you’re familiar with the process of making a change, let’s talk about what changes should be made.

I’m going to start with the most talked about amendment these days, with that being the second amendment. The second amendment states that citizens have the right to bear arms and to form a militia against a government that has become too powerful. The change that I think

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should be made to this amendment is to be more specific as to what “arms” citizens are not allowed to have. The hottest debate today is assault weapons, and I think that military grade assault rifles should not be protected under the second amendment.

Weapons that have no other harm than to kill people should not be allowed for citizens to obtain. Normal people don’t need to own light machine guns, grenade launchers, and any types of nuclear weapons. If you disagree with me, then simply ask yourself. For what reason would you need an M249 or a ACR15? What are those types of weapons used for? Should those be available for purchase? You decide.

Changing the Constitution has been a topic brought up in recent times due to the conflicting views on things such as free speech and the right to own firearms. Amendments don’t need to be removed. In fact, I like the amendments that we have.

It shows that the Constitution is a living document, and as times have progressed, so has the document with the passing of new amendments. The Constitution should be modified in the Second Amendment to specify what weapons and firearms are not allowed to be owned by citizens, with those primarily being military-grade based weaponry. Making those changes would hopefully bring about some resolution to the gun control debate. Other than that, as time changes, we will see if more changes need to be made.

"The Constitution of the United States is a living document, which means that at any time, the United States government can make changes to it."

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n the midst of political and cultural distress, it has often been thought that the problem may be centered in the document that is the basis for law in the United States; the Constitution. However, rewriting the United States Constitution will not create a solution, and there are many instances

The reasons calling for a rewrite of the Constitution follow specific instances that make people question the constitution. For example, when Hillary Clinton ran for presidential office, many criticized the sole usage of the pronoun “he” throughout the Constitution. With the current extent of gun violence, the second amendment is constantly criticized under the context that military grade rifles did not exist when the document was written. But the problem of creating an updated version of the constitution is how much history is contained in the original document.

One extreme reason to keep the Constitution, is the history surrounding and created by it. Many individuals feel that if the Constitution was scrapped, the history that lead to its writing. An article by the Boston Globe exploring the antiquated language of the Constitution states “As we read the original Constitution and its subsequent amendments, we can track the country’s collective progress toward a more perfect union: We see an expansion in rights and improvements in democratic government.

The Constitution is a living history of the people, their struggles, their triumphs and the challenges that remain ahead.” Without the original constitution, we lose progress. As a non-active document, the original Constitution, and all its revisions, would very likely eventually be lost to history, and its visible progress could be compromised.

Another factor is the muddled process which surrounds

the writing of the original Constitution. While the fifth article of the constitution does give the option to call a Constitutional convention, it does not outline the actual process of these conventions. History contains documents of the happenings of the Constitutional convention, there is minimal documentation of the actual process of these gatherings.

"The problem of creating an updated version of the Constitution is how much history is contained in the original document."

A U.S. News article comments that “The document itself gives no indication about the logistics of calling or running conventions. Congress has periodically tried to fill in those details, but it couldn’t agree on how it would work.” In short, many questions surrounding constitutional rewrites or constitutional conventions on the state or national level do not have written answers. This makes rewriting the Constitution more difficult that many people believe.

USF History Alum Frank Kalisik stated on the topic "the Constitution should not be rewritten. While it is undoubtedly so that the framers did not debate the same issues we do today, that does not mean the Constitution is inherently wrong and out of date. That is why the framers constructed the amending process, to permit future generations to add in areas that may have been lacking. While times and opinion change, recognizing that the original intent of the rights and amendments and adapting them, not removing, keeps the Constitution from being rewritten."

While there are definitely reasons to update and amend the constitution, a complete rewrite would most likely cause more issues that it would prevent.

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Student Homelessness Living a Double Life

BY AMBER JAMES STAFF WRITER

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ccording to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth (NAEHCY), there are about 58,000 homeless students on college campuses in the United States. That is right, 58,000. In case you were wondering, 58,000 people is almost enough to fill the entire Soldier Field football stadium. If that’s not sad enough, the actual number is probably even higher, since many homeless students try to keep their situation a secret. Students are ashamed of their situations and worried about the stigma that comes with being homeless.

poverty and homelessness. “If you’re someone who has the wherewithal to get yourself into college, well, of course you should be immune to homelessness. But that just isn’t the case.”

Most college students stress about the cost of textbooks or how they’re going to decorate their dorm, while homeless students don’t know where they will be falling asleep or where their next meal will be coming from. Suddenly, accidentally falling asleep at the library and living off ramen noodles doesn’t sound so bad. What a reality check, huh?

At San Diego City College, 300 students are living on the street. Unfortunately, according to Wyoming Public Media, that number does not reflect the number of students that are facing borderline poverty, “scraping pennies together.”

One small community college with 300 homeless students. Something doesn’t add up.

Homeless students work just as hard, spending just as much time in the classroom as other students who are not homeless. They’re motivated, willing to learn, and have high goals set for themselves. Why aren’t higher education institutions doubling down on providing services to help students that are not yet financially stable?

Homeless or not, they are still students. Don’t they deserve to graduate as much as everyone else? Don’t all students deserve a chance to live a normal college life? The answer is yes. It’s always yes.

Sure, there may be some other things besides ramen noodles that are hilariously relatable about college life; not knowing what you’re going to do after graduation, staying up late doing the homework you waited "Most college students until the last minute stress about the cost of to do, making crazy memories with friends textbooks or how they’re that will (hopefully) going to decorate their be in your life forever, etc. However, there is dorm, while homeless stunothing hilariously redents don’t know where latable about living a they will be falling asleep or double-life, not knowing where and if you’re where their next meal will going to fall asleep or be coming from." where your next meal is going to come from.

“‘Homeless college student’ seems like a contradiction in terms,” said Paul Toro, a psychology professor at Wayne State University who studies

Something needs to change.

To all homeless students, you can do this. You will get through this.

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n college we all understand the struggle of budgeting money.

Sometimes it seems that your money is being spent faster than you’re making it! This can be from your own personal spending, paying tuition, loans or bills. So, what are some ways to develop better spending habits? First, knowing the goal of being smart with your money.

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Budgeting Tips Advice The goal is to help control spending, so you do not spend more than you earn. Also, the extra money put aside should be used as savings, not on things that are not essential to us. Here are some tips to help you more effectively budget and think consciously about your money spending decisions.

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Begin by tracking your spending for just one week. This is a good exercise to help you see how you are spending. Although this is not the goal of budgeting, it can help you gain valuable information about your spending patterns. You can keep track of your spending easily using an excel spreadsheet.

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According to Learnvest.com, the 50/20/30 budgeting plan consists of divvying one’s income to 50 percent necessities, 20 percent long term savings, 30 percent lifestyle choices. This budget is easy to use and understand because rather than splitting your budget into 30 different categories, it divides it up into three easy sections. The 50 percent that make up necessities are those that are fixed costs: bills, rent, tuition, car payments, subscriptions, and any other costs that are paid on a monthly basis. 20 percent of your money should go towards financial goals, or long-term savings. These savings can be used for paying credit card debt, building an emergency fund, or saving for larger expenses. Another use for this savings money could be for a down payment on your first home out of college. Essentially, this fund should rarely be touched, if at all.

The 30 percent that is left is flexible spending and can be used for things spent on a more irregular basis. What is included in this 30 percent, according to Laura Shin from learnvest.com, is eating out, groceries, shopping, hobbies, entertainment, or gas.

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Save First The ultimate goal of budgeting is to spend less money than you make. One of the best ways to achieve this is to save your money before you spend it. When you receive a paycheck, it is best to put some aside in a savings account before you spend on other things. This is part of that emergency fund that makes up the 30 percent of the 50/20/30 budget.

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This was a great year for the USF Fighting Saints.

Check out to see our teams' and players' highlights, best moments, stats and more!

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Lexus Jackson.

USF Saints MOMENTS OF THE YEAR

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Brian Blaylock, cross country.

October 7 2017

March 5 2018

USF's Lexus Jackson turned a sure loss into an improbable 75-yard touchdown run. The touchdown was featured on SportsCenter’s Small Schools Big Plays segment

Morghan Dieringer began the softball season by pitching a perfect game against Madonna University. In the game Dieringer struck out nine batters as the Saints won 12-0.

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The USF men's cross-country team had five runners inside the top 80 in a ninth-place finish at the NAIA National Championships.

The USF women’s team placed 23rd at the event.

USF women’s basketball defeated number 3 ranked Ozarks to advance to the quarterfinals of the NAIA national tournament. The Saints would lose their next game but they provided numerous upsets in the tournament and made it farther than anyone had predicted.

February 10, 2018 Kamari Jordan.

Kamari Jordan sets the three-point record for USF women’s basketball. Surpassing the record put her at 238 career three-pointers

March 3 2018 USF women's track & field team had All-America performances in five events at the NAIA Indoor Track & Field National Championships. The Saints placed 15th out of 51 teams.

March 11 2018 USF women’s and men’s bowling teams placed first and second respectively at the United States Bowling Congress Intercollegiate Team Smyrna Sectional. As a result, both teams clinched a spot in next month's USBC Intercollegiate Team National Championships.

March 18 2018 USF baseball coach Brian Michalak earned his 300th collegiate victory in a conference game against Indiana University South Bend.

Jenna Moody, Track & field.

Morghan Dieringer.

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Wome's basketball at the NAIA national tournamet.

Men's & women's bowling .

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he football team had an up and down year with a 4-7 record. Lexus Jackson was named to the American Football Coaches Association Second-Team All-American list. Jackson also was named a finalist for the NAIA Football National Player of the Year. USF’s leading receiver was also the Mid-States Football Association Midwest League Offensive Player of the Year and a first-team all-league selection at both wide receiver and kick returner. During the season, he earned a pair of MSFA Midwest League player of the week awards, one on offense and another on special teams. Jackson wrapped up his time as a Saint with program records in career receiving yards (2,201) and reception touchdowns (22).

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ne big change made this year for the women’s basketball program was the hiring of Steve Brooks to fill the vacated spot as head coach. Brooks took over a team that had just made the NAIA Final Four under Samantha Quigley Smith. This season, the Lady Saints fell in the quarterfinals of the NAIA tournament and finished with a record of 22-10. According to gofightingsaints.com, Kamari Jordan wrapped up her St. Francis basketball career as an honorable mention All-American and as the program’s all-time leader in 3-pointers made (299).

BY ALEX GUGLIELMUCCI SPORTS EDITOR

he 2017-2018 school year is coming to end.

For the University of St. Francis athletics program, there have been many things to be happy about with their performances this schoolyear.

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he University of St. Francis men and women’s bowling team posted one of their best seasons in the programs short history. The women were victorious four times this season. For the first time, both the men and women qualified for the Intercollegiate Team Championship National Tournament. Another first for the program was having an All-American on both sides. Nicole Troha was named to the first team and Michael Kicmal was named to the second team. Head Coach Tony Talley was named NAIA Women’s Bowling Coach of the Year.

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ain Morison joined an elite group at the University of St. Francis this past season. Morison is now in the top 10 of all-time leading scoring in men’s basketball history. According to gofightingsaints.com, Morison ranks ninth on USF men’s basketball’s all-time scoring list with 1,290 points. He also finished top 10 in career rebounds (628), field goals made (506), free throws made (272) and blocks (135). He scored at least 10 points in his final 16 games as a Saint.

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From left to right: Head Coach Tony Talley, Nicole Troha and Michael Kicmal.

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Events Summer

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Joliet Park District

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Senior Open Gym In the Kathy Green Multi-Purpose Center Gym, Mondays and Wednesdays from 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. for $3/

Pickleball Open Gym Wednesdays, through May 16, 2018 from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. $3 per person.

Equipment is provided.

Sundowner 5k Thursday July 19, at 7 p.m., Pilcher Park. All participants receive a shortsleeve performance shirt and a finisher´s medal. Post race cook at the pavilion. $35

Public Ice Skating Inwood Ice Arena, almost everyday (check the different times).

Open Gym (Basketball) In the Kathy Green Multi-Purpose Center Gym, $5 per person, every Tuesday and Friday from 3-5 p.m.

Try Skating Out A free 20-minute instructional class from 12:15-12:35 pm on May 12, during public skate. This is no extra charge to the public skate fees.

Free Yoga in the Park FREE Outdoor Yoga class, Saturday Mornings June 9 – August 25 from 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. at Briese Park.

Taught by Certified Yoga Instructors from Inwood Athletic Club

Pat Sullivan Annual Golf Outing June 1, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Inwood Golf Course. Participation directly supports current students. Games, prizes and giveaways, food, and guaranteed fun are all included. $160 per person/$640 foursome

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Thanks for

a great year!

Sincerely,

The USF Encounter Spring 2018 Seniors