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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2013
SLU NEWS Fall Concert 2013: Grouplove and The Rubens on the intramural fields tonight, 6PM. Tickets are $10 at the door with cash or CWA. Re-entry permitted!
This day in history: Literary great and Minnesota native F. Scott Fitzgerald gets his face on official U. S. Postage. Stamp prices rise every year - that’s one way to boost your self-worth.
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Out with the old, in with the new: Registration rebooted By ELLE LUCAS & NICOLE LEINDERS CO-NEWS EDITOR STAFF WRITER As a liberal arts school, St. Lawrence is known for its wide array of small-sized classes with cool professors - what they don’t tell you is how challenging getting into those classes can be. The current registration system, Academic Planning and Registration (APR), is being replaced by a more commonly used “real-time” system. Justin Sipher, Vice President of Libraries and Information Technology, has been working on reestablishing the process for nearly a year. This “modern student system” is part of a much larger overhaul that is also affecting Admissions, Financial Aid, and student enrollment programming, to name a few. Currently, these administrative functions are run on a legacy system, meaning they’ve been part of the school for over ten years. Though it has been tweaked to keep working, SLU is one of the few schools that has yet to switch over to real-time.
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After evaluating several different vendors, school administrators settled on a commercial licensing software that is also used by our sister schools, Hamilton and Union. The rumors that this real-time system will run classes on a firstcome, first-serve basis have been quelled by Sipher. Though details on student registration prioritization are still unclear, it is ensured
that upperclassmen and majors will be able to get into the necessary classes for their graduation. “We have lots of feedback on what has frustrated students in the past,” said Lorie MacKenzie, registrar. “We want you to leave registration feeling good.” MacKenzie explained that the new system won’t magically
remove all the challenges of the old system. Although students will be certain which classes they are enrolled in for the following semester, or if they’ve been placed on a waiting list. The overall architecture of the system makes identification of academic progress much easier through the use of its many
SEE APR ON PAGE 4
Tragedy in Kenya hits home for many at SLU By ALLY FRIEDMAN CO-NEWS EDITOR The shots fired at Nairobi’s Westgate Mall rang far and near last weekend, as St. Lawrence students and faculty began to grapple with the tragedy unfolding in Kenya. Of course, SLU has a special interest in the violent attack that took place in Nairobi this past week. The University was the first college to establish an off-campus program in Kenya, and ever since its inaugural semester in 1974, the St. Lawrence Kenya Semester Program (KSP) has established enduring ties to countless individuals living in and around Nairobi. On the day of the attack, the seven students participating in the Kenya Semester Program this fall set off to
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explore some sites and shops around Karen, the suburb of Nairobi where the St. Lawrence compound is located. Meanwhile, approximately
“I was going about my daily routine while there were hostages and children trapped inside of a mall less than a mile away.” - Claire Silberg ‘15 10 miles away from Karen, armed attackers stormed into the Westgate Mall amid gunshots and grenades. At last count, 62 people have been confirmed dead and many more were injured in this attack. Says Wairimu Ndirangu, Kenya Semester Program Director: “Any one of us could have decided to
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Around noon on Saturday, Ndirangu received a call from her son, a student at the Rift Valley Academy 55 kilometers away from Nairobi, who asked whether she was at the Westgate Mall. According to Ndirangu, her son “had received information about the attack because some parents from his school were at the
mall and had witnessed and reported the early shooting.” Immediately after receiving the call, Ndirangu took the necessary steps to ensure that all KSP students had stuck to their plan and were still safe and close to home. “I was relieved to know they were all within Karen and I advised them about the incident and the need to remain in Karen,” says Ndirangu. As Ndirangu noted, it is not so far-fetched to imagine that KSP students could have been at Westgate the day of the attack. Says Megan McGregor ’15, who studied abroad in Kenya last spring semester, “the fact that I can picture the scene so vividly is almost scary.”
There is evidence to suggest that the Westgate Mall siege was targeting SEE KENYA ON PAGE 6
In This Issue: Bill Knoble remembered, page 5 Peak Weekend a windy but wonderful success, page 5 New a capella groups on campus, page 7 New York Times columnist Pico Iyer comes to SLU, page 7 Turn up our fall playlist, page 8
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SEPTEMBER 27, 2013
Letter to the Editor: ATO Responds to Rumors
The following letters are in response to an event that occurred in the Student Center on Tuesday, September 23. The brothers of Alpha Tau Omega would like to recognize that there was a rumor, which alleged that the fraternity was involved in an incident of rating men and women based on their appearance. The incident in question occurred Monday In response to these allegations: We have not finished the investigation and, as a result have not reached any conclusions yet. The small bits of evidence and information which have been collected, to date, do not implicate the fraternity and/or
morning in the Northstar Cafe, with a group of guys holding up numbers as students walked by to get their lunches. It was perceived by some women on campus that they were being objectified by ATO guys. This, however, was not the case. After a meeting with Dean Tolliver and Dean Davis regarding this issue, they have concluded that ATO had no involvement. As of Wednesday the situation
was still under investigation. The actions do not reflect the beliefs of ATO. As a fraternity, they do not support this type of behavior. ATO would like to apologize to anyone in the St. Lawrence community who may have been offended by this incident, and reiterate that ATO vehemently opposes these types of actions.
its officers as the creators and/ or organizers this offensive and unfortunate incident. However, that same recently –and only partially collected– information does solidly implicate several individual students who are pledging the fraternity and who seem to have undertaken the
activity on their own without their fraternity’s knowledge. I want to stress that the investigation and its resulting conclusions are far from complete!
Sincerely, Andrew MacKinlay ‘15
Sincerely, Dean of Student Life Joseph Tolliver
Syria Is Still Happening! By CONNOR MARTIN ‘15 STAFF WRITER News travels so fast these days that Syria may have already disappeared from some of our minds. We may be pondering the chilling effects of the mass shooting in Nairobi or maybe you’re debating the best way to avoid getting Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, a recently discovered brain ailment. Even more likely, you’re probably contemplating whom you’ll “drunkenly” make out with at Grouplove this Friday. Wherever your mind may be, there’s a large probability you’ve forgotten that, just a couple weeks ago, the world’s eyes were fixed on Syria. Including possible military intervention on behalf of the United States. For those of you that HAVE remained tuned in, you may have noticed Secretary of State
and eggplant look-a-like, John Kerry, quip that while Syria handing off its chemical weapons would certainly remove any need for intervention, “He (Assad) won’t do it and it can’t be done.” Syria immediately proceeded to initiate the destruction of its chemical weapons, under Russian President Vladimir Putin’s orders. What can we take away from this? For one, we now know that the only thing stronger than the threat of military force is the desire to annoy John Kerry. Keeping that in mind, let’s take a minute to contemplate what else our Secretary of State could end. He could ask Congress to vehemently disagree on everything, he could urge Palestine and Israel to be REALLY mean to each other, maybe by asking the world’s impoverished to keep on not eating he could end world hunger!
Even if we aren’t interested in contemplating how America is clearly the “bad cop” parent of the free world, let’s take a moment to think about the process Grinch-turned-Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad went through when he first denied to the US that Syria possessed any chemical weapons.He then turned right around and not only came clean to Russia, but proceeded to embrace the peace process like a warm bottle of breast milk. When Kerry said “signatures of Sarin”, did Assad think he was talking about a perfume? Or, more importantly, has Kerry or the US as a whole become the parent who enforces the law, while the other parent (Putin) reaps all the glory when the child finally comes to his senses and stops strangling the family cat?
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SEPTEMBER 27, 2013
Fridays on the Golf Course
By CONNOR MARTIN ‘15 STAFF WRITER Friday evening, while everyone was pretending to “not drink” before Peak Weekend, I found myself wandering, completely sober, onto the Golf Course. On what turned out to be a glorious night with both a full moon and a clear sky, I was absolutely dumb-founded as to why there wasn’t so much as a single horny first-year couple going at it in the bushes like rabbits, or at the very least a few students enjoying a carbonated beverage by the moonlight. Consequently, I’ve started to formulate a few reasons as to why nobody ventures onto the Golf Course in the evenings: 1. President Fox runs a cult. They meet on Fridays. 2. The Golf Team threatens to kill anyone who ventures onto the course, worried that we’ll figure out that there’s absolutely no reason golf
should be a varsity sport. 3. On the weekends, the course functions as a feeding grounds for the Football team, playing their own special hunger games with the weaker members of the team, only the losers don’t starve. They get eaten. 4. It’s not allowed. 5. Clarkson uses it for their “Outdoor Studies” program. 6. There’s a troll that lives in the 9th hole and charges a toll to any stray wanderers. 7. People are worried they may get their Vineyard Vines sweatshirts mixed up and accidentally make out with a total stranger. 8. The grass carries a special strain of calf Herpes, which ALSO explains the knee-high socks that athletes wear. 9. Why drink outdoors when you have a whole sweaty dorm room to yourself and 15 other people that you marginally know?
The SLUbonic Plague
By LEIGH ANNE O’MEALIA ‘14 OPINIONS CO-EDITOR
It’s that time of year again: the SLUbonic plague is making its way across campus. Without fail, there is at least one kid in each class coughing up a storm - realistically, it is probably closer to three or four. Lack of sleep, binge drinking, and Tick Tock germs have taken over our frail bodies. They exemplify the warning the Health Center gave us freshman year: “The average college student has an immune system equivalent to a person with full blown AIDS.” As a Senior who has fallen victim to this North Country terror every year, I come bearing some helpful advice: 1. Learn to function, at least minimally, while blitzed on cold medicine. Ah, so the side affects are ample – dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth, nose, or throat; headache; nausea; nervousness; trouble sleeping? That doesn’t change the fact that you have to show up to
your 8:30 AM class due to a strict attendance policy. So pop that DayQuil; girls put on your leggings, boys put on your sweats, and head to class. 2. Growing up in an Irish family, there is one thing I know for sure: whiskey cures everything. For example, rubbing whiskey on a teething baby’s gums works every time. When it comes to SLUbonic plague, however, I’m going to let you in on an Irish secret: the Hot Toddy. Step one: boil water. Step two: put six whole cloves inside a lemon slice. Step three: combine the hot water, lemon filled with cloves, and two or three shots of whiskey (I prefer Jameson) in one hefty sized mug. Step four: add a dab of honey. Step five: drink and finally enjoy a peaceful sleep. 3. If you go to the Tick Tock on a Saturday night, accept the reality that you are going to be a SLUbonic plague victim. Hopefully your Ticker infatuation was worth it. Feel better!
Dear Dub: Menstrual Cycles
Dear Dub, When in my menstrual cycle am I most fertile? In order to approximate to the best of your ability, you must first become aware of your cycle patterns. Your menstrual cycle lasts from the first day of your period, up to but not including, the first day of your next period. Anything from 24 to 35 days is common, though it could be longer or shorter. On average, it lasts 28 days. To track your cycle is by marking the days that you get your period on a calendar, or whatever remembrance mechanism you have. If you would like to get more specific with your testing, checking your basal body temperature and cervical mucus can offer a more accurate estimation of your cyclical patterns. So, you got your cycle down. Now back to the main question, when are you most fertile? With potential fluctuations, women are most fertile approximately 2-3 days before ovulation and 12-24 hours
after ovulating. Ovulation occurs roughly halfway through your menstrual cycle. So if a woman has a 28-day cycle, she will ovulate on day 14; meaning days 11-13 are when she is most capable of getting pregnant. Sperm can live up to six days in a woman’s body, so having sex a few days before you ovulate is your best chance for conception. Of course, you are least fertile during your period. Understanding when you are most fertile can help prevent unwanted pregnancies. College is stressful enough, you don’t need any more distractions. The health center provides Plan B (to be taken within 24 hours after sex). The Women’s Resource Center is available at any time to assist you. The DUB is here for that very purpose. If anything, we have some seriously good bakers that can help to turn anybody’s day around! To ask a question of Dear Dub, email sludeardub@gmail.com. Sincerely, The DUBers
Saint:
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Saint: The godsend who mysteri- Saint: Freestyling with security. ously fixed the four holes in the OC’s Oh hey, didn’t see ya there.. wall.
Sinner: Getting beat up by Sinner: Insanity worked you so Sinner: Craving the Tick Tock a sorority girl in the Enchanted Forest. So fratty.
hard you now have to tell people you dropkicked someone.
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Bailey’s in your mug just makes your 8:30 that much more bearable.
for Bar Tour despite that anatomy presentation your prof gave this morning.
The Affordable Care Act: Overflowing with Problems By RUSSELL KING ‘14 OPINIONS CO-EDITOR & LIBERAL COLUMNIST
By ANNIE DIETDERICH ‘16 CONSERVATIVE COLUMNIST
I do not support Obamacare. It is not as if it has no positive qualities, though. It prevents denial of service based on pre-existing conditions and cost of care. Before, private insurance could deny their customers’ claims to help their bottom line, doing so an estimated thirty percent of the time. Now, when one pays for health care, they are guaranteed to receive it. It gives wider access to health care. The universal mandate ensures that all must buy health care, regardless if they need it at that moment. Medical bills are the leading cause of private bankruptcy in the United States. As most everyone is now insured, private debt, and all the economic negatives associated with it, will decrease. Furthermore, the exchanges, either run by the state or the federal government, provide Americans a streamlined way to find insurance packages, particularly if they have never before bought health insurance. Finally, America can join the rest of the first world in providing its citizens with health care. Health insurance is now more affordable. The premiums in the exchanges are, on average, less expensive than expected. Even considering that everyone is paying premiums, including the healthy people, which drives costs down further. For those who would find the insurance too expensive, there are payment plans that cover some or all of the cost. No longer is health care rationed based on ability to pay. It is justifiable. America is the land of opportunity. This health care plan promises equality of opportunity. Regardless of one’s income, one can access a doctor. Before, without health care, the options were a large, difficult to pay bill that would prevent the payment of other things, like daycare, a car, a mortgage payment, or food, or not going to the doctor at all and being sick longer, and thus a less efficient worker. Now, health is less of a barrier to socioeconomic advancement. The Affordable Care Act’s failing is that it does not do enough. There was, early on in the history of the bill, a public option. This would mean that the government would provide its own insurance option, greatly increasing competition in the market. (Of course, this was removed because the private insurers wouldn’t have it. They threatened to use their money to fund a smear campaign, just like they did to President Clinton’s health care plan.) Government run insurance is so much cheaper because the government doesn’t need to profit, keeping overhead costs at between three to seven percent (Medicare runs at five percent. Also, this is why other countries spend so much less per capita on health care than we do). For-profit insurance has an overhead of twenty percent. This means that for every dollar one pays the insurer, only eighty cents go to coverage. Not-for-profit private insurance has an overhead of roughly eleven percent. If America genuinely wishes to reform health care, the universal option is the best: it is inexpensive and comprehensive, a standard in the first world, but something America, and Obamacare, is lacking.
As soon as an article with the title “government shutdown” popped up on my CNN homepage, my mind wandered to April 11th, 2011. I was 16 and working for the semester on the House of Representatives floor as a Page that night, when the last government shutdown was avoided. The new threat of a possible government shutdown is very similar to the last one, in that it is all over the media and very unlikely to happen. However, what is special about this one is that the debate is over, once again, ObamaCare. I think the very first question that so many of us like to ask ourselves and each other is: what exactly is ObamaCare? The fact that the majority of Americans know so very little about the piece of legislation that has caused so much controversy in our country is concerning. Although I could spend the entire Hill News trying to explain to you what is in the very complicated piece of legislation, I’d best just give you the short answer. ObamaCare is officially “The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act” which was a congressional bill more than 2,000 pages signed into law on March 23rd, 2010. The reason there could be a possible government shutdown this week is because the House and Senate will not agree on a funding bill, as Republicans see it as their last chance to stop ObamaCare. However, this is a little silly, as ObamaCare insurance exchanges will open for business on October 1st, even if the Republican Party can manage to avoid passing this bill. This is because the majority of funding for the program comes from new taxes and fees as well as taking money from Medicare and other government programs. The fact that our country is about to be introduced to a new health care system that no one knows the first thing about, should be the headline in the media. There are many problems with ObamaCare; the first is of course the taxes it will bring. According to Forbes magazine, “ObamaCare is filled with new taxes, at least 20 by some counts.” These taxes will be hitting the middle class. Hard. In fact, the program really doesn’t affect you if your work already provides coverage. Basically, it will be the middle and upper classes tax money going to fund a program that will not benefit the majority of people in these classes. However, my main concern is taking away economic incentives for the patients to find the best healthcare available, as well as the doctor’s incentive to provide it. These are just a few of the many issues that the American public should have become aware of a long time ago. The media’s headlines should focus on telling us what a drastic turn our country is about to take, rather than distracting us with a charade.
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Security Blotter September 19, 5:30 p.m. Beta rush banner stolen from Student Center. September 19, 8:11 p.m. Vandalism at 84 Park, paint on front stair going into house. September 19, 8:20 p.m. Security found rear basement door open at 52 Park. September 20, 12:53 p.m. Altercation at Java Barn. Security and Canton Police responded. September 20, 6:30 p.m. Vandalized bicycles, believed to have been driven over. September 20, 3:28 p.m. Student caught by Canton Police purchasing 5 handles of liquor with a fake ID. September 20, 11:28 p.m. Medical call, not alcohol related. Transport to Canton-Potsdam Hospital. September 21, 12:15 a.m. Student threw a beer can into bushes, seen by Canton Police. Appearance ticket for littering. September 21, 2:20 a.m. Security found large amount of broken glass outside trash house behind Whitman. Possibly something was thrown out the window, vandalism charges. September 21, 2:45 a.m. Disturbance at Delta house. September 21, 12:21 p.m. Broken window in upstairs men’s room in 13 University. September 21, 10:17 p.m. Student carrying bottle of liquor and open bottle of beer. Underage, liquor and fake ID confiscated. September 21, 11:22 p.m. Unknown males in 13 University shouting obscenities at female students. September 21, 11:33 p.m. CA on patrol found beer pong being played in Rebert South second floor hallway. All students fled. September 22, 12:00 a.m. Third noise complaint from the same room in Dean. September 22, 12:32 a.m. Medical call, alcohol related, transport. September 22, 12:34 p.m. Stolen bike from 722 Park. September 22, 3:08 p.m. Vandalism at the Chapel. September 23, 8:01 p.m. Roommate dispute. September 23, 8:19 p.m. Injury at Fitness Center. EMTs responded, signed off. September 24, 6:54 p.m. Athletic injury, transported to hospital by student driver. SEMESTER RUNNING TALLIES: Bike Thefts: 8 DWIs: 0 Open Containers: 32 Semester-running transport tally: 16
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APR portals. The
Financial Aid Portal will allow viewing of existing fees, outstanding balances, and financial holds; there will also be a portal where students can audit majors. In the past, students evaluating major completion needed to meet with their advisor first. Now, transcripts will be available through the Degree Audit system, which shows classes already taken and classes needed to be taken for distribution and major requirements. Another perk of
SEPTEMBER 27, 2013 the new system: easier access to the site on our cell phones - registration goes mobile! “Complex,” said James Mattice, Director of Infrastructure and Applications, of the rolling implementation of the systeman 18+ month project. The current registration standpoint is set to begin this April, meaning that seniors will not see a change by the time they graduate. The rest of the student body will be using the new system to register for classes for the fall 2014.
The team behind the overhaul is emphasizing their outreach efforts in order to educate the student body on the proper use of the new program, along with the added benefits that are not currently in place. “Often when institutions go through this level of change, they may need guidance for the transition,” said Sipher. “That being said, change is difficult,” said MacKenzie. “However,” concludes Sipher, “we are confident in the end that the student body will like this system much better.”
Classes Times Scheduled to Change ELLE LUCAS CO-NEWS EDITOR What’s worse than an 8:30 class Friday morning after a Thirsty Thursday? An 8:10. Welcome to the future, SLU. Projected to begin this spring, all classes will start 20 minutes earlier, respectively. The proposed reasoning behind the dramatic scheduling change: to limit much of the class overlap times, along with the loathed lunch-crunch. Flexibility is the goal, but many students are questioning how beneficial this change will really be. “I’m incredibly apprehensive of this change,” said Amie Lonza ’16. “As an athlete, early morning practices are only going to be earlier,” she said. The implications of earlier class times affect nearly every athletic team on campus, especially the rowers- who are known for rising before the sun in order to accommodate team members’ busy schedules. “It’s the only time we have to be together as a team,” said Amy Yao ’14. “No one has conflicts that early.”
Psychology Professor Dr. Alan Searleman says he’s a “lark,” or an early riser; he is excited to begin his introductory classes at 8:10 a.m. He thinks that students who are larks, like him, will respond well to the change and fully engage in class despite the earlier start times. However, he said, “research shows that staying up later is counterproductive,” and he doesn’t anticipate that the majority of the student body will respond as needed in order to accommodate an earlier class time. In terms of his afternoon classes, Searleman is also grateful for the change; now students will have the opportunity to sign up for certain classes without having to worry about clashes with lab slots. Currently, regular afternoon classes run from 12:00-1:30, with most labs beginning at 1:15. This eliminates many class choices for science and language students. This essentially denies these students the chance to complete necessary required classes within an effective time frame. “I feel like this is going to be really counterproductive and less kids
are going to show up to their morning classes,” said Debbie Ali ’16 who was shocked at the news. “At least the freshman won’t really notice,” commented Liz Foreman ’16. The FYP is thought to be responsible for the infamous lunch rush, due to their simultaneous release times. However, even under the new timing system, all FYPs will continue to let out of plenary class at once. This begs the question of how effective the new scheduling will truly be. Though this class is expected to release later in the afternoon (currently proposed for 12:50pm), skeptical speculation on the crowded lines at Dana and the Pub remain abound. Overall, the changes will be monitored through program evaluations, said Searleman. It is still unclear how feedback will be received and monitored. For now, what can be certain are earlier alarms and a more sleepdeprived campus. Stay tuned for next week’s Hill News for a complete timetable of the master class schedule. Please send questions, comments, or concerns to our Facebook page or Twitter.
This Week in the News
What is Thelmo up to?
Wednesday, Sep. 25 Office Hours: President Taylor Castator, Tuesday & Thursday 3 to 4 p.m. Vice President of Senator Affairs, Kelly Appenzeller, Tuesday 3 to 4 p.m. & Sunday 7 to 8 p.m. Contingency Request: -Literacy for Nepal presented a contingency request for their 5k Bookin’ It for Books to be held Family Weekend. Passed pending second approval. Budget Proposal -Student Alumni Association presented a budget proposal for the coming academic year. Passed pending second approval. Organizational Status: -The Arabic Club was granted second approval, thus given organizational status. New Business: -Discussion regarding changes to in-house voting procedure. -Restaurant Week and Bar Tour preparations continue- new restaurants and bars added, to be held week of Oct. 1- Oct. 6.
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balance between mercy and rule, as well as discussed his hope for a greater female presence.
North America: Possible postage stamp price raise to 43 cents The USPS cites its dangerous financial position and the uncertainty surrounding Congress’ possible overhaul of the postal service as its reasoning for raising stamp prices, thus bringing in $3 billion of necessary revenue. During the past 6 years the agency has operated at a net loss.
Latin America: Costa Rica to be carbon neutral by 2021 As cattle and pigs are high producers of greenhouse gasses, small farmers in the country are planning on using biogas as fuel. The government has funded experimental farms, and engineers are working with small farmers on initiatives to reduce emission.
Europe: Pope Francis calls for lighter stance on key controversial issues in the Church: In a revolutionary statement, the first non-European pope in 1,300 years expressed his concern regarding the obsession the Catholic church has come to have regarding homosexuality, abortion, and contraception, urging priests to be more welcoming and find a
Africa: Kenyan deputy president, William Ruto, went to trial this Tuesday at the ICC after being charged with crimes against humanity: President Uluru Kenyatta, scheduled to appear in court in November, is facing similar charges of murder and persecution that lead to the deaths of over 1,000 people and left hundreds of
thousands displaced, after the Kenyan presidential election six years ago. Both Kenyatta and Ruto deny charges. Middle East: 18 escapees from Turkish jail suspected to be Kurdish rebels Inmates with ties to the banned Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) dug a 230 foot tunnel Wednesday to escape the prison in eastern Turkey, just days before Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan will announce reforms to keep peace with the PKK. Asia: Phillipine landslide leads to further fatalities The typhoon Usagi caused a monsoon in the northern region of Luzon, which caused the death of almost 50 thus far, though there is an ongoing search for missing persons being carried out by Phillipine soldiers and villagers.
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SLU Hosts Climate Change Forum By MAUREEN PELLERIN and ANNIE WILCOX STAFF WRITERS
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In Honor of Bill Knoble ‘15 By BRYN KEENHOLD GUEST WRITER SLU mourns the loss of one of its own, this week. Bill Knoble was perhaps one of most genuine, friendly and downright funny people I had ever met on the St. Lawrence campus. Though you probably never recognized him to be a fellow student, he really was one. He certainly had a few years on us, but that never kept him from rolling his eyes at obnoxious homework assignments or forgetting to read an article on Sakai - I guess a student is always a student. Bill was truly dedicated to everything he did throughout his life. Though he was a professional potter for over 40 years, he came back to school to get his bachelor’s in geology. This was, in his own words, “a subject which, over a lifetime, had been a fascination.” He was a unique and dynamic part of the department and worked towards his degree by taking one or two classes a semester while simultaneously helping out students with questions, TA’ing a lab and most impressively running his farm (and we thought we were busy). His accomplishment as a multiple time Winter 46’er was one of the things he was most proud of. But the way
he talked about his wife, his family, and his beloved sheep showed that he was most proud of who he had become and the people (and animals) who surrounded him. I, along with six other geology students, had the pleasure of travelling to England with Bill this summer where he “baa”-ed out the window to the sheep we passed by. We looked at the mineral collection in London’s Natural History Museum for three hours; by the way, he only ended up getting halfway through, and missed the rest of the museum. He gave a non-traditional presentation about Stonehenge, prayed as much as we did that the professors wouldn’t collect our field notes at the end of the day, and promised us all a home cooked meal at his house upon our return to the states (which was delicious)! His positive outlook on life, friendly smile, and constant humor will surely be missed walking the halls of the Geology department, but he will remain in our hearts and our memories foreve- he certainly made sure we wouldn’t forget him!
This week St. Lawrence hosted its third annual climate summit called, “Climate Change: Democracy in Action,” with the help of the Environmental Studies department and the Environmental Action Organization (EAO). Students had the opportunity to attend various events or forums on climate change activism and awareness. SLU strives to be a “green” campus, emphasizing the importance of environmental consciousness with this event. SLU began hosting the forum in order for raise awareness of climate change issues both globally and locally. This year’s summit included a variety of presentations, such as a showing of the documentary Bidder 70, a panel on environmental careers, and a discussion of campaign tactics for environmental activists by a member of 350.org. The main presenters included Climate Justice activist Tim DeChristopher, Artist and Activist Franke James, and Cold Weather Housing Expert Jack Hebert. David Smith ‘15 opened DeChristopher’s presentation. As an Environmental Studies major, Smith has studied DeChristopher’s work. During the summer, he had a fellowship
on campus studying how to be more environmentally active and how to use civil disobedience, a tactic DeChristopher uses, to benefit the environment. Smith stated that DeChristopher “broke new ground” on environmental activism. His strategies brought about change, and should therefore be seen as a model to bring about future change. Smith hopes to work in environmental law after graduating from SLU. DeChristopher, the keynote speaker of the event, spoke Tuesday night about his thoughts on the climate justice movement. DeChristopher became a noteworthy figure after facing jail time for disrupting an auction of public land to oil and gas companies. Through civil disobedience, DeChristopher bid on and won many of the land parcels. Soon after discovering he had no intent to buy them, the auction erupted in chaos and was postponed. Before the auction could be rescheduled, it was discovered that many rules had been broken. These included a statute, which stated that the impact on climate must be taken into account prior to the auction for purposes of energy development. Now, DeChristopher and his advocacy group, Peaceful Uprising, work to raise awareness of environmental issues through
activism and civil disobedience. DeChristopher believes a drastic change in strategy is occurring within the climate justice movement. Those in the climate movement, unhappy with the status quo, began to learn from social movements of the recent past such as immigrant rights, racial justice, and LGBT activism, to formulate their new strategy, DeChristopher said. Taking cues from people in other social movements, those in the climate justice movement began to confront opponents through civil disobedience and activism rather than appease them. “Activism is people outside of the power structure exercising power in its own way,” he said. According to DeChristopher, those in the climate movement made progress once they began to make alliances with those on the bottom, mostly from those originally outside of the movement, instead of corporations at the top. Eventually, this led to “movement building,” and DeChristopher believes these relationships and bonds formed in the movement will be of utmost importance in a future facing climate change. “We need to hold on to each other. If we want this to continue, we need to show that this is a movement that doesn’t let go of people. It holds them up and amplifies its actions,” he said.
31 Years of Peakin’
A memorial service for Bill Knoble will be held Friday, September 27, at 3:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Canton. All are welcome to attend. By KAREN BLAKELOCK STAFF WRITER Last weekend, things may have seemed oddly quiet around campus. More than 400 SLU students took to the woods to participate in the 31st annual Peak Weekend event, put on by their very own Friendly Neighborhood Outing Club. This year, the OC offered 25 hikes (several covering multiple peaks) in order to put a St. Lawrence student atop every one of the 46 High Peaks in the Adirondacks. Tommy Costello ’14 told The Hill News that this year “was huge for our club; every year since I’ve
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been here, [Peak Weekend] gets more publicity for both the school and ourselves. You meet people on the trail and most have heard of our club and were aware of this weekend being our Peak Weekend.” Groups of SLU students were stopped along trails and asked if they were associated with the school. Many fellow hikers were familiar with SLU’s Peak Weekend goal and were impressed by such a unique tradition. While the weekend itself is filled with excitement and adventure, the weeks leading up to the OC’s annual event are packed with meetings coordinating efforts in order
to make each weekend better than last year’s. This year, we can thank Sam Hecklau ’14 for the t-shirt design and JP Carey ‘15 for coordinating the efforts of the Outing Club, Adirondack Park Rangers, sports teams, and hundreds of SLU students as they headed off into the High Peaks wilderness. At the hike registration meeting on Tuesday the 17th at 4:20 p.m. (subtle, guys), we were reminded that year 31 is in fact bigger than 30… by one. Now, Tommy Costello tells us that “the 31st was a big year but not as big as the 32nd.” When asked what’s in store for next year, Tommy’s only piece of advice: keep hiking. He suggests making a personal goal to hike all 46 Adirondack High Peaks (having only 10 left to complete himself), a feat which three SLU students completed this past weekend. Now that Peak Weekend has come and gone for another year, we should continue to remind each other to get outside. Get after those peaks— or whatever it is you do to show the greater North Country community how the SLU student body gets it done. One group of SLU hikers encountered several Clarkson students on their way up Wright peak. While outsiders may not
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There is evidence that suggests the Westgate Mall siege was targeting non-Muslims and Westerners. BBC reported on numerous cases where civilians at Westgate were released after proving their Muslim identity, and the attackers are believed to be agents of Al-Shabaab - a Somali-based outlet of Al Qaeda. Certainly Westgate is a mall frequented by Westerners, but it serves plenty of Kenyans as well. In fact, Shiko Gitau ‘17 - a Kenyan student here at SLU - says, “the Westgate mall is about a five minute drive from my house… some of the typical Saturday plans for my family involve going to get some frozen yogurt at the large mall.” Though there are some Americans already listed among the known victims, ultimately the Westgate attack spared no one in Kenya from its devastation. So what does this kind of attack say about the political climate in Kenya? Gitau ‘17 adds that, “there is still a need for solidarity and unity in Kenya regardless of one’s religious or
ethnic identity against the awful and unjust hands of terrorist mercenaries.” With President Uhuru Kenyatta scheduled for trial at the International Criminal Court in November and a long history of ethnic tensions, Kenya’s strength as a nation will surely be tested by the Westgate attack. Still, Matt Carotenuto, Coordinator of the African Studies Program and KSP Alum, argues: “just as a mass shooting in Washington DC does not define the U.S. capital or a terrorist bombing in Boston doesn’t keep crowds from a Red Sox game, we should be careful to draw larger conclusions about Kenya because of a singular event”. Though the Westgate Mall siege lasted for a number of days after the initial attack, KSP students were placed into their urban home stays on Sunday and are settling in with families scattered around the Nairobi area this week. Claire Silberg ’15, a student in the Kenya Semester Program this fall, says, “It wasn’t until I was driving home from downtown Nairobi on Monday that the Westgate situation actu-
ally became a reality. About a mile away, I could see the black smoke billowing from the Westgate Mall. I was going about my daily routine while there were hostages and children trapped inside of a mall less than a mile away.” Karl Schonberg, Associate Dean of International and Intercultural Studies, says the attack “has not interrupted the regular program itinerary…we have been in touch very regularly with the KSP directors and we are monitoring the situation.” Schonberg feels confident that KSP students are safe and well
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prepared to remain in Nairobi for the time being. “Part of the culture at St. Lawrence is that off-campus programs are serious academic business and we are selecting students who know this,” he says. Despite rumors around campus that students in Kenya are being sent home, “we do not anticipate that this semester or any future KSP semesters will be disrupted or altered in any way,” says Drew Pyn chon, Assistant Director of OffCampus Programs. As the Westgate siege comes to a close, there are ample dis-
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plays of national unity and support popping up all over Nairobi. Silberg ’15 notes that, “There is an ongoing blood donation at Uhuru Park and they’ve had to turn away volunteers and donors because of the amount of people coming out to donate.” Though she is living thousands of miles away from home, Gitau ’17 believes that “there still is a hopeful and continuous spirit that Kenya will overcome, and this is what makes me, even at this trying moment, even more proud to be Kenyan.”
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Spread the Grouplove Photo contributed by Cameron Mitiguy
Alpha Tau Omega Celebrates First Chartered Year By ANDREW MACKINLAY GUEST WRITER This coming Sunday, September 29th, will mark the one year anniversary of the rechartering of the Alpha Omicron chapter of the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity at St. Lawrence University. Over the last three years, a select group of young men have worked diligently to bring ATO back to a successful organization on campus. After several semesters of recruiting and hard work, we finally became a nationally recognized fraternity and the first fraternity on campus to regain its charter This is a monumental weekend for the brothers of ATO and we take tremendous pride in the eforts of the recent alumni who have
helped us to reach this position. These young men share with us the same principles as our founders that we hold with great reverence and plan on sharing with future ATO brothers and the greater St. Lawrence community. Additionally, all of the ATO guys are also excited to announce its newest pledge class of 15 members. Currently we have a diverse chapter of 32 young men; involved in many groups on campus including Thelmo, honorary societies, the Word Studio and ACE among others. We feel this coming class will further our stature on campus, being involved as CA’s, with ROTC and on athletic teams. We look forward to getting to know this great group of guys much better and welcoming them into our fraternity.
ATO President Justin Champlain ‘15 commented on the progress of this organization, saying, “coming from my pledge class only having six members, to monitoring a highly competitive and selective recruitment process this fall that yielded 15 new guys, shows that there has been a tremendous increase in Greek life and this can largely be attributed to ATO’s involvement in the community and presence around campus. I am extremely proud of our current members and alumni and would like to wish them all a happy one-year anniversary.” For more updates on ATO, please like our Facebook page or follow us on Twitter @ ATOStLawrence and if you happen to run into an ATO this weekend, feel free to congratulate them.
By AMY YAO EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Tonight, on the intramural fields at 6PM, Grouplove will headline Fall Concert, with special guests The Rubens opening the show. Grouplove recently released their sophomore album Spreading Rumours on September 17 and were met with critical acclaim, described as channeling a “goofy amiability” and a “Nineties influence” by Rolling Stone. Their second single “Tongue Tied” hit #1 on the Modern Rock radio chart and went RIAA-certified Platinum in the US in 2012.
The Rubens, originally hailing from New South Wales, are close with Grouplove and complement the headliner’s indie style with an alternative rock vibe. Their selftitled album The Rubens made it to No. 3 on the ARIA Charts, with two of their singles represented in the Triple J Hottest 100. SLU will be Grouplove and The Rubens’ first stop on their college tour, both of whom are coming off a sold-out West Hollywood show on September 17. Tickets will be sold at lunch and at the door tonight, and can be purchased for $10 with cash or CWA. ACE hopes to see you there!
FALL CONCERT TICKETS ON SALE ALL WEEK $10, Student Center 1st Floor SEPTEMBER 27, 2013, INTRAMURAL FIELDS, 6PM
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Writers Series: Pico Iyer By CONANT NEVILLE MEDIA EDITOR Torrential rain and the familiar drone of fire engines try desperately to drown out the softspoken English man behind the podium. The audience sit on the edge of their seats. Each sentence builds suspense as Pico Iyer weaves a narrative of lost worlds and crosscultural connections. A lifetime of genuine adventure finds its home in the pages of his many works. With purpose and dedication worthy of the Tibetan monks he writes of, Iyer reads selected passages from some of his more recent works. He shares details from his travels to foreign lands, but also of his lifelong California home. He introduces characters and cultures everywhere from across the globe to down the road. He searches for and finds adventures around every corner. That was the atmosphere last Thursday night in the Sykes Formal Lounge as a standing-roomonly crowd listened intently to
Iyer- a longtime essayist for Time Magazine, frequent contributor to The New York Times and a renowned travel writer. The England-born Iyer spent most of his adult life traveling to remote places and writing about them in frank detail. Last Thursday he spoke of devastating wildfires and mudslides that twice engulfed his California home and worldly possessions, enlightening trips south of the border, adventures high in the Himalayas, and the value of suffering and being homeless. In her introduction of Iyer, Professor Natalia Singer told the audience how he had earned the prestige and reputation as “the cartographer of the global soul.” With him, readers go places they never knew existed; they are transported to back alleys and neighborhoods far off the beaten track and through the cracks all together. His passion for the unique and seldom-seen helps him “sneak up on the truth through the back door,” as she and others have noted. Iyer makes
an effort to unpack places and understand them as more than their vacation potential. This is a characteristic that shines through in his works. He makes a conscious effort to learn from his travels and the connections he makes during them. His worldliness and wisdom moved the audience and offered a seldom-seen perspective of the home, the world, and many things in between. He explains that movement only has meaning if you have a home to go back to. He encourages people to experiment with writing and dive into it without inhibitions or expectations. Sometimes, he says, the only person your writing will help is yourself. He explained that, when you sit down to write, the chaos of the world ends at your desk. Whether you are looking to expand your understanding of global cultures or simply a good read, I suggest you consider reading Pico Iyer and learning from his lifetime of fulfilling travel and cross-cultural connections.
Boot ‘n’ Paddle: Adrenaline By JP CAREY COLUMNIST Peering down to the swiftmoving water, 30 feet below from the railing of the bridge I stood upon, was far more terrifying than I predicted it would be. It wasn’t just the height factor that caused such serious hesitation before my jump, but the constriction of the chasm. I couldn’t stop eyeing those steep canyon walls on either side of me. I have been cliff and tower jumping into bottomless lakes for as long as I can remember. On the occasion, I even paddle off steep drops and freefalling waterfalls in a kayak; but this seemed far more intimidating than any of that. Maybe it was just that it was my first time at the Parishville Dam that alarmed me so much. The line where I was jumping was simple and I knew the water was deep enough, but I stood there, petrified for minutes with my heart rate speeding. I honestly believed that my fright was physically barring me from taking the leap. I heard the echoed hollering from a couple buddies on the trail below, after they hucked it themselves. It was then that my body decided, without my brain’s consent, to go for it, as my feet made the hop. I held my breath and looked straight down as I penciled into the middle of the dark gorge with only a chaotic whoosh penetrating my ears. My hair reached for the sky and feet experienced the unique sensation of true instability. My free fall seemed like a minute as the waterline fast approached my
gravity bound body. It was really only a second or two. I shut my windswept eyes as my toes pointed downward, piercing the water first. Plunging deep into the river and making contact with nothing else, I soon resurfaced in the current with an ear-toear grin on my face. I looked above to my friends who were all laughing with pure delight. It was there, while I floated a little ways down a ravine of the St. Regis River, when I realized I am an adrenaline junky – I love the feeling of being temporarily out of control. Adrenaline is a natural feeling that we all should experience every now and again. There are plenty of ways to go about getting it; some are more intense than others. To you, adrenaline could be crushing it on Excelsior at Whiteface, long boarding down the sharp hills of SUNY Canton, paddling a raft down the Great White Slide at Beaverfest, or simply making the terrifying jump at Muff Bluff. It could also be repelling off a rock face at South Colton, or riding down Slingshot at the Downerville bike trails. To others, it could mean descending a steep slope on a hike, looking out from a mountaintop thousands of feet above the rest of the world, rollerblading through Canton, or even launching yourself on a rope swing. A good swim in small, deep rapids can be wicked fun as well. It doesn’t matter what gives you the rush, as long as you get it. The night following my brief trip to Parishville, I biked multiple laps around campus as fast as I could. I sent it down the
hill from the Chapel, past Dean Eaton to Whitman, and down Park Street from the Bookstore to KDS. These hills weren’t especially sketchy or steep, but I still felt a significant rush just charging down, dodging people and obstacles, while watching the rest of campus whiz by. We all need a little excitement in our lives. Parties, video games, homework, and sleep simply can’t provide that excitement. Adrenaline is an imperative component to the soul’s endeavor. It briefly distracts you from petty drama or even significant issues in your life. The sensation will make you feel adventurous and alive, and being at least a little tentative is very natural. In fact, you might not get your adrenaline fix unless you are anxious about it. Get outside your comfort level and send it! Here is a list of recent trips the O.C has lead. Stay tuned on our Listserv because we are advertising all of them. If you aren’t on the Listserv, ask one of your Friendly Outing Club Neighbors to put you on it. • Muff Bluff • Farming • Long boarding • Rollerblading • Fly fishing • Flatwater canoe trips • Kayak rolling clinics • Peak Weekend • Mini woods excursions • Sunrise hikes • Parishville swimming • Rope swinging • Hikes in the ‘Dacks • Beaverfest Peace be da Journey .
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SLU’s Newest Singing Groups By AMY FEIEREISEL FEATURES EDITOR When you ask a random SLU student (or your fellow Hill News writers) what student-run musical groups exist on campus, they’re quick to respond: “Saints, Sinners, and Upbeats”. Last semester, this would have been true. But Fall 2013 marks the creation of two new crooning groups: The Impromptus and SLUnamics. Considering that this almost doubles the number of student-run musical organzations on campus (two of which began before many of us were born), my interest was piqued. Curious about their conception and purpose, I sat down with the founders for a chat; Emily Goulet ‘16 of the SLUnamics, and Teesha Coolidge ‘16 of the Impromptus. What inspired you to start your group? EG: I did a lot of stuff in high school, especially music that utilized vocalists and instrumentalists. When I got to SLU, I looked around and saw student run acapella groups, and the University-run Chorus, but not much in between. TC: I feel like there’s so much talent on campus, but not nearly enough venues to express that
talent. I wanted to start a group that was inclusive instead of exclusive, and brought more options to the music scene. What will your group be performing? EG: SLUnamics is about creating a musical experience past just voices. That means vocalists, instrumentalists, lights, staging-we want to give a performance. TC: We’re up for all genres, and are pretty flexible. It is acapella music, but in a really relaxed form. We might split up into mini-groups and do competitions. We’d also like to have shows. How is starting up a new club? How are things going? EG: It’s challenging, but worth it when you love what you are doing. We’re still looking for members, and in the forming stages, but so far it’s been really positive. TC: It’s hard, but we’ve had a lot of interest. I just want to help people keep their love of music alive. Well, the Hill News salutes their efforts. More music just means...more music! And that’s something SLUmans all over can’t get enough of.
Una Colada de Mexico: Original, eh? Ingredients: 1. Blender 2. Ice 3. 8 oz of Pineapple Juice 4. ½ oz.of Kahlua 5. ½ oz. Coconut Cream 6. 1 oz. Vanilla Vodka 7. Splash of milk 8. 3 oz. of Tequila *Substitutions: For a tequila substitute you can add cactus or agave juice. Kahlua can be substituted with a mix of coffee and coco powder. Directions: (makes two) 1. Put ice into the blender, about 6-8 cubes. 2. Add Pineapple juice, vanilla vodka and tequilla. Mix. 3. Add Kahlua, cocnut cream and the splash of milk. Mix. 4. Pour into Margarita glass. Enjoy! Review: This refreshing drink is great for a night full of festivities. Though it is intoxicating (in more ways than one) it mixes the tang of pineapple juice with the creamy liqueur of Kahlua and coconut cream. Though this may be a daring move to mix a juice with a dairy, with enough ice it blends each ingredient together creating a tropical illusion.
Warning: Alcohol consumption is not meant for students under 21. As per the law, and St. Lawrence University policy, The Hill News does not condone underage drinking. Violation of the law can result in legal action or trouble with SLU.
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Autumnal Playlist
By ANNA LAVANGER STAFF WRITER This is basically a sampling of what I’ve been listening to lately. Some of the songs are on new albums recently or are about to be released. Enjoy! 1. Arctic Monkeys, “Do I Wanna Know?” 2. Das Racist, “Girl” 3. TV On The Radio, “Forgotten” 4. J Dilla [feat Common & D’Angelo], “So Far To Go” 5. M.I.A., “Bad Girls”
6. Stars, “The Loose Ends Will Make Knots” 7. MGMT, “Your Life Is A Lie” 8. Of Montreal, “Gallery Piece” 9. Vampire Weekend, “Ya Hey” 10. Built To Spill, “Center Of The Universe” 11. Del Tha Funkee Ho, “Mistadobalina” 12. Sleigh Bells, “Bitter Rivals” 13. Arcade Fire, “Reflektor” 14. Jay-Z ,“F.U.T.W.”
Freshman Perspective First Month Reflections
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A Broad Abroad: Laurentian in London By CAROLINE MURPHY GUEST WRITER Hello, my name is Caroline Murphy. I am a junior at the great institution that we all call home, St. Lawrence University. This semester, I have the pleasure of spending my days in the civilized city of London, England. While I do miss Sergi’s, Java, Dana Danishes, my house, and many friends and peers, London is a city of immense diversity, spotted dick, and buses that run 24 hours. 24-hour buses, WOW! I know what you all are thinking: they must be awesome, double-decker, classy machines of transport. And, before you even ask, they do not give rides to the Hoot. Even when I begged out of desperation and despair, they said no to the Ticker. I have asked multiple times and was denied. So how should I start my column on my time abroad? Well, since I have already gotten you worked up about these 24-hour buses, why don’t I start with a story about a ride I had on one? Where I currently sleep is in a part of North London, a bit of a trek from where I have been spending my nights out and about. The only way to get home after 11pm, when the Tube stops running, is by the glorious night bus, more specifically the 134 to Muswell Hill. Then it’s a quick, two-mile speedwalk home. Last Saturday night, I had spent the evening out with a friend from a different university. We had danced, we had laughed, and we hadn’t cried, or at least not yet. I was planning on sleeping at my friend’s apartment in the city, as it is a shorter journey and would have included some sort of eggs and bacon situation in the morning. At least, that is what I was promised. But to my wing-woman’s dismay, her phone was taken from her bag. This is
a common occurrence here in London, but it hasn’t happened to me. Maybe that’s because I wear a backpack and to steal something from me you’d have to get under my packed lunch that usually consists of cake, rice, and more cake. So, my friend is in a state of udder dismay, and I mean, who can blame her? It’s a shitty thing to have happen to you, especially when it’s 3am. I decided that I would not be coming back with her to her apartment, that it was best for her to be alone with her thoughts. I now realize that this was a bad friend move on my part, but I was getting more and more hungry and my feet started hurting. I set off on my journey to find the 134. No sooner did I turn the corner than I was hit with a smell that can only be described as if a Mikey’s special had a child with a Blackbird sandwich then was deep-fried. I mean this smell was like sunshine on a rainy day, like a double rainbow, a once-ina-lifetime smell. I followed it, and found myself in a kebab shop. I was immediately aware that I was exactly where I was meant to be in that moment. I gave the kebab man four pounds and, in return, was handed a bundle of joy, a glorious, jam-packed bundle of goodness– I got a lamb kebab. So, after I tell the kebab man he has given me the greatest happiness in the world, I leave the shop and head down the road. I finally find the bus stop, but not before I had to beg a fried chicken store man for some orange soda, as my kebab was doused in a sauce that was straight from the fires of hell. I now realize this was my fault from the start, because I was asked if I wanted chili sauce, and I said yes. I think I was either hypnotized by the art work taking place behind the kebab counter, or I didn’t understand him, but I said yes. It was my fault. The chicken man took pity on me and
gave me some sort of Fanta drink, for only eighty-nine pence, which are coin-type money pieces. Once I found the bus and boarded it, I was immediately aware of the fact that I am scared of small spaces and large crowds. I took a seat in the back and ate my kebab as secretly as I could. A man who was worse for the wear took a seat next to me. At first it seemed as if he was asleep. Then, as if he had been struck by lighting, he jolted upright. As if he had been thinking it over for a long time, he turned to me and said, “my boots are better than yours.” At first I was taken back by this mans comment, but then, after careful inspection, I realized that he did have nicer boots on than me. They were even polished. I then quickly realized that I was wearing worse boots than a shirtless man, eating a kebab and sipping warm orange soda on a night bus. I realized that I was THAT girl; I was the lonely kebab girl in bad boots who drinks warm soda. I didn’t even realize that I was that type of person, until I was that person. I pretended to fall asleep after our interaction, until my stop came up, and it was time to say goodbye to the man with nice boots and no shirt. It was a quick goodbye; I think we both knew that the ride had changed us, that we had learned from each other. I, soccer-mom (fast paced walking, with harsh fist pumping) walked the way home after that ride. Maybe it was the kebab in my stomach, or the realizations that I came to on the ride, but I walked home with a new sense of self. I have since decided that I believe that sometimes when the moment comes, that it’s ok to be the lonely, badly-shoed girl eating a kebab on the night bus. Because, in reality, at 3am in London everyone is a lonely, badly-shoed girl eating a kebab on the night bus.
By OLIVIA WHITE STAFF WRITER After about a month of freshman-hood, I can honestly say that St. Lawrence is starting to feel like home. And, as I glance around at my fellow first years in the Student Center, it’s pretty apparent that SLU has become a home for them too. The shock of waking up, forgetting where I am, realizing it’s not Southwick, and remembering I’m in college has worn off. That it is basically nonexistent. While I still can’t point you in the direction of Carnegie without first consulting a map, I can confidently say I feel less like a clueless newbie and more like a Laurentian. That being said, I can’t say I don’t miss things at home. It seems distance only intensifies nostalgia - even for weird things I never expected to miss. For instance, all I really want to do is visit a pumpkin patch with my family; pick out the most attractive pumpkin, gut that baby, and carve it to look like a witch or something. I haven’t carved a pumpkin since my
freshman year of high school, nor have I had the urge. My freshman peers at SLU, when asked what it is that they unexpectedly miss, responded with a lot of “my mom’s cooking” or “my bed.” Some even missed cooking meals for themselves. I certainly didn’t expect to miss my little brother, or the feeling of having a full tank of gas and a vehicle at my disposal whenever need be. Some students admitted to missing having time to just sit back and watch TV, or having simple things like Ziploc bags readily available. Many of us miss the company of our pets or the familiar spray of our showers at home. One student confessed to missing his mother, not only because of her support and care, but because she lovingly did his laundry each week. There’s no denying that the transition from conveniently having your dirty laundry cleaned for you to having to brave a washing machine yourself is tough. But as far as new living arrangements go, swapping our home communities for the SLU community is a pretty good deal.
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Hot dog competitions, move aside. This past weekend, the Nordic team undertook their semiannual fatbag challenge, in which participants race to finish two fatbags in under thirty minutes.
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Fashionable in the NoCo Online Shopping Options
By SHANTEL STEPHENSON FASHION COLUMNIST Welcome to Canton, New York - home of the Amish, cattle, and wild turkeys. A place where the closest “mall” is Wal-Mart. If you’re anything like me and shopping is your drug, Canton can quickly start to feel like rehab. Before you start itching and experiencing withdrawal, I’ll let you in on the key to survival: ONLINE SHOPPING! Just because you see more barns than skyscrapers does not mean the fabulosity needs to end. So, here’s a list of my favorite sites, what items they are best for, and their respective price ranges. Sorry men, this week I’m helping the ladies. Category 1: Tick Tock Want the perfect eye catching stand-out-from-the-rest-outfit? • www.greatglam.com (no item is more than $40)
Category 2: Formal Wear I’m from New York City, where people dress for the runway and expect paparazzi to pop up at any moment. So, my class wear and formal wear differ only slightly. The list below covers everything from formalwear, to simple dresses, to statement pieces. I am big advocate for statement pieces. I feel every woman should have a statement piece or 2 or 3 or 10 in her closest. She needs something that no one will ever have, or have seen before, and just screams, “fashion forward, look at me.” • www.daisystreet.co.uk (very cheap but the quality of the clothing does not look cheap) • www.ikrush.com (prices vary but still fairly reasonable) • www.missguidedus.com ( fairly reasonable, on the price range of Forever 21) • www.tobi.com (I love this website! Especially since you get 50% off your entire first order! A hint: look through the whole website and stack your cart be-
fore you place your order, then go through your order and eliminate. Tobi is more on the pricey side, but the quality of the clothing is worth it) • www.lulus.com (prices vary from high to low to reasonable) • www.asos.com (on the pricier side, and the sizes are cut by European standards so you will need to get a size bigger. I learned that the hard way) • www.nastygal.com (on the pricier side but great quality and amazing clothing) • www.gojane.com (love, love, love this website. When you’re a shopaholic like me, it gets pretty expensive. gojane has the quality and look of Nasty Gal or Tobi, but the price range for a college student budget. Especially if you’re feeding your habit behind your parents back) The list of online stores is endless, so know that you are not doomed fashion-wise- even in Canton, New York. When there is a will, there is a way. I am here to help you.
The 2013 Twerking Debacle By KRISTEN DI PERNO STAFF WRITER It seems that a new media obsession has begun to “twerk” over the world: Miley Cyrus is the current celebrity under the scrutinizing magnifying glass. Confused and/or wondering why everyone seems to be obsessed with foam fingers and blurred lines lately? This hailstorm of attention – a “twerking” phenomenon, if you will - has emerged from the rather dramatic transformation of Miley Cyrus’s image. Miley is a former Disney Star, and her initial claim to fame grew from her role on the television series Hannah Montana. Cyrus played the double-life character of girl who is normal by day and a pop star by night. Following the end of the series, she proceeded in the entertainment industry, recording music albums and shooting films such as The Last Song. All seemed normal for the teen star. Cyrus then shocked the world
in 2013 with a dramatic physical transformation, chopping off her long locks for an edgier updo- her now infamous blonde pixie cut. This new look was followed by the release of her single, “We Can’t Stop”, which spiked considerable controversy, considering that the song is about the drug Molly. She performed said single at the VMA music award show (where she did some things with a foam finger, that, well, totally dismiss the normal purpose of a foam finger) and sang a duet with Robin Thicke, causing a torrent of media coverage and public outcry. The two made headlines on a global scale. Just when things seemed truly out of control, Cyrus released a video for her track “Wrecking Ball,” which broke view records on Vevo due to its controversial sexual imagery. This transformation has definitely not gone unnoticed, as newsfeeds are blown up everywhere. What the future holds for the Miley sensation is unknown, but you can be sure we’ll all hear about it.
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Outside the Bubble
The Maine Common Ground Fair By EMMA DAYBRANCH & RAINA PUELS GUEST WRITERS Take farmers, activists, vendors, homesteaders, hippies, and college kids. Throw them into rural Unity, Maine. Add livestock and you have The Common Ground Fair. This organic farming festival has been flourishing for over 40 years and is a mecca for alternative
lifestyles and sustainable living. This year, St. Lawrence students made theis eight hour voyage to the hills of Maine, and boy was it worth it. There were workshops on topics rangng from beekeeping to playing wooden spoons as instruments, even lactose fermentation and youth activism. The fair also provides a venue for local businesses, Maine performers, a platform for
activists, and opportunities for young entrepreneurs. The aforementioned Laurentians explored the vast number of tents, each with its own unique flavor. One student took to activists, another contra danced, and another listened to live protest music in the sunshine. Regardless of your interests, the Common Ground Fair definitely has something to offer for everyone.
RESTAURANT WEEK: Many local restaurants will be featured, including Spicy Iguana and The Club. Those who participate have the opportunity to enter their names and emails to win gift cards and at the end an iPad will be raffled off.
BAR CRAWL: Tuesday 7-12. There will be 7 bars this year, including the St. Lawrence Brewery. The tour will end at the Hoot for regular Blues. A king and queen will be announced at midnight. There will also be free t-shirts and cups.
CAUTION: FLU SEASON AHEAD Flu shot clinic in the Winston Room, October 9, 2013, until 3PM. Costs $20 cash, or chargeable to your student bill. Protect yourself this winter!
SEPTEMBER 27, 2013
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Moving in Stereo Talks About Pokemans By WILL STANDISH COLUMNIST Some days, you just really have to love your job. In the field of liberal arts college newspaper music writing, I try to take it upon myself to either write about music that is new and interesting or to write about something that holds great personal significance. So, imagine my delight when my editor found out I had recently been playing an album consisting entirely of Pokémon music remixes on repeat and informed me that I had to write about it or I was fired. Again, sometimes your job is just kind of great. As longtime readers of my column might know (and you’re truly wonderful, the both of ya), I’m kind of a huge dork about videogame remixes and chiptune (music made using old school video game equipment), so anytime I have an excuse to write about it, I’m pretty happy. So, just what is The Eevee EP? The album is a nine-track compilation of music from the Pokémon game series hosted by video game remix
music site Overclocked ReMix featuring reimagining of some of the most memorable music from the games by a handful of incredibly talented indie DJs and musicians. Rather than rehashing the original track in a slightly different instrumentation or flavor, the point of the album is to reform the original songs in a variety of interesting styles (though this very often translates into EDM). These tracks both compliment the originals and glean new life from them. Whether you haven’t touched a Pokémon game since some time in the early 2000s or are eagerly awaiting the next installment out next month—and I know I’m not the only one, admit it—you’ll find a lot to enjoy in this album. And, if you’ve never played a Pokémon game before…..you might want to skip this paragraph or read Second Breakfast or something, because this might not make a lot of sense. The familiar title music from the beginning of each game is turned into a bouncy pop song incorporating elements of techno, synth-pop, with a healthy
sprinkling of chiptune bleats, in one of the albums most upbeat tracks. The eerie Lavender Town theme becomes a melancholic, mournful hard song backed by staccato strings. It is both a logical and unique expansion of the original which manages to maintain the chilling aesthetic of the original version. The Gym Leader battle music makes for one of the best tracks on the album. The wildly varied track incorporates dubstep, hard rock, and light chill-out techno in a way that flows incredibly well and demonstrates just what a ReMix is capable of accomplishing. At this point, I should probably concede that if you’ve never played a Pokémon game before, this is probably lost on you. Though the beauty of a lot of ReMixes are that they can function perfectly well as standalone songs—and most of these here certainly do— knowledge of the original tracks are certainly a component to the potency of the songs here. But anyone with a wistful nostalgia for days passed staring at a Gameboy screen, capturing and battling a vast multitude pocket monsters, is likely to enjoy this album. The Eevee EP is a fun, short ode to classic video game music. At nine songs, it’s a quick and energetic listen. The album, along with a wide variety of similar albums based on other games, is available for free download at Ocremix.org. Stray thought: Have you heard Fiona Apple’s cover of “Pure Imagination” yet? Chills.
Book Review: The Ocean at the End of the Lane By ALEX GLADWIN COLUMNIST Have you heard the Good Word of the author Neil Gaiman of LatterDay Fantasy? I’m sorry, how rude of me. I really ought to introduce myself. I’m a member of the Fandom of Neil Gaiman of Latter-Day Fantasy. Wait, why are you closing the paper? Right, now that you can’t close the paper because of some analogy of a foot in the door that I’m too lazy to think of, let me share the Good Word. Gaiman is a world-renowned author of all sorts; he’s written books like Coraline (on which the movie is based), Stardust (ibid), American Gods, The Graveyard Book, and some short story collections that are pretty stellar. He wrote one of the most famous comic book series in recent history, Sandman, which paved the road for serious discussion about the medium. He co-wrote the screenplay to the film Beowolf and adapted the translated screenplay for Princess Mononoke. He wrote two scripts for Doctor Who, including the acclaimed “The Doctor’s Wife.” He’s also married to musician Amanda Palmer, who is an impressive artist in her own right. He’s won a slew of awards that I won’t bother to list. My point is that the man’s done a lot of stuff, much of it massive in scope, and he’s pretty talented. He’s got an intense fan-base, which I’m simultaneously a part of and terrified by. But don’t let the Fandom scare you away. Gaiman is popular because his texts are
fun and interesting. The genre is fantasy, but his work is characterdriven and well-written, with a helping of dry, English wit heaped on every dish. Thus, I was pretty intrigued to hear that he’d quickly written and published a short novel called The Ocean at the End of the Lane just earlier this year. Ocean is a type of coming-ofage novel, wherein an unnamed narrator recalls his childhood memories of the Hempstock family, who lived near his family when he was growing up. He recalls how strange things started happening when a lodger in his family’s home committed suicide; he turned to the Hempstocks—three women: Lettie, her mother, and her grandmother— for help when the threat started to hit home in the form of the worst babysitter ever, Ursula Monkton. That name alone gives me the willies. Gaiman’s biggest strength is mixing the fantastic with the intimate, which he definitely does here. This book is, more so than any he’s written before, personal. You can feel the lonely kid inside of Gaiman—the one wanting people to understand and love him— reaching out to a strange world. The fantasy, thus, isn’t a plot device, but integral to the narrator’s story. It immerses us in disillusionment, and fills us with a desire to explore— that desire being a trait that Gaiman most admires about his younger characters. This book, although short, is an in depth exploration, a return to the wonders—and
perhaps more importantly, fears— of childhood. The writing and storytelling are excellent, as is par for the course with Gaiman. His characters are colorful as always, in particular the bulk of interesting female characters. The Hempstocks are all women and, although each has a strain of that “wise old witch” character type, they’re also distinct. Ursula Monkton is somehow scarier than most villains I’ve read about or seen in movies, even if she’s not the evilest. Gaiman makes the threats that she represents personal and near, to the point that the reader feels threatened with the narrator. We share the emotions of the narrator, which makes this comingof-age story unique in a world overpopulated with that story type. For all of Ocean’s successes, though, I didn’t feel quite the same adoration for it as I did for Coraline or Sandman. While the story does invoke its atmosphere and underlying themes successfully, it lacks some of the intrigue and urgency that permeate his other stories. Still, I can’t help but wonder if that just means I need to re-read it a couple of times; the tales that linger, even if not the most thrilling at first, can become the tales that are most powerful upon repeated readings. Either way, I think that The Ocean at the End of the Lane is worth picking up, be it for Gaiman fans, fantasy readers, or anyone who doesn’t mind a plunge into difficult but important emotional territory.
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Second Breakfast: Mud (2013) By CHRIS MELVILLE ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR The Plot: Ellis (Tye Sheridan) is a hapless fourteen-year-old from rural Arkansas. As his parents’ marriage crumbles, Ellis begins to spend more time with his friend Neckbone (Jacob Lofland). While exploring a boat that was left in a tree by a recent flood, the boys encounter Mud (Matthew McConaughey), a fugitive in hiding waiting to meet up with his girlfriend, Juniper (Reese Witherspoon). Desperately trying to defend what he believes to be a true romance, Ellis agrees to help Mud evade state troopers and bounty hunters, and escape Arkansas with his love. This is the third film from writer/director Jeff Nichols. Following Shotgun Stories and Take Shelter. The latter especially is nothing short of a filmic achievement, but it is aggressively soul-crushing. Brilliant, yes, but damn, does that movie ever bring you down. Mud is a pretty pleasant tonal shift from the previous two. Notably, Michael Shannon is in this film played by Matthew McConaughey and instead takes a small humorous role. That’s right. I said humorous. Mud, while it has its sad moments and is anything but a comedy, is a much easier film to watch. I laughed several times throughout. As I said, this is new for Jeff Nichols. He doesn’t really do humor, or at least he didn’t before. Mud is going to be a pivotal film in his career. He proved with his previous films that he can write and direct; he proved he could be thought-provoking, that he could get incredible performances out of actors, that he could quietly invoke a deep and powerful emotion. Mud, though, serves as an opportunity for him to demonstrate his widespread capabilities and versatility. While carefully maintaining the elements that made Shotgun Stories and Take Shelter, he shows that he can handle comedy and (more unexpectedly) action. To reiterate, I cannot stress enough that Mud is not a comedy or an action movie. It is a drama, it is sad in a lot of places, and it is serious. Its funny instances only occur as they might in real life; they fit the characters. Since the characters are not totally cavernous shells of abject sadness, neither is the movie. This type of comedy is not unexpected from a writer of his ilk. Matthew McConaughey, of course, was great. Personally, though, I think Tye Sheridan deserves the most credit. This is only his second film appearance after Terrence Malick’s The Tree of Life, and at sixteen he held his own amongst McConaughey, Witherspoon, Sam Shepherd, and even (even) Michael Shannon. Yes. Even Michael Shannon. Child actors are so hit-or-miss, but Nichols really lucked out with both Sheridan and Lofland. Ellis’ situation is familiar to every viewer. Even if you have a happy family life and your parents aren’t splitting up, odds are that you know someone who has been through what Ellis is going through. Maybe most of us don’t get wrapped up with dangerous fugitives and violent killers, but at the core of this film is a very simple story about a boy whose worldview is shattered, and who is now struggling to find evidence of true undying love. It’s quite touching, but regardless of Nichols’ writing and direction, if Ellis has been miscast, this movie probably would have been awful. Sheridan ably captures all of the emotional weight of the situation without ever seeming melodramatic. Kid’s got a bright future ahead of him, I reckon. All in all, Mud is a superb film. Nichols’ track record as writer and director remains unscathed. With this film he takes the sober tone of his previous films and imbues it with carefully calculated doses of humor and spirit. When these elements are coupled with an excellent ensemble cast, featuring especially good performances from Matthew McConaughey and Tye Sheridan, Mud leaves little to be desired.
This Week at ACE:
This Is the End
A bunch of celebrities are partying at James Franco’s house when the apocalypse happens. After the initial set of disasters, a small group of comedians fight for survival. I actually haven’t seen this movie, but general consensus states that it was surprisingly funny. and not just about celebrities talking about how great they are. I myself will probably be going to see it this weekend.
Saints Sports
LATEST RESULTS
9/25 Volleyball vs. Clarkson, L 0-3 9/22 Field Hockey vs. Manhattanville, W 3-0 9/21 Women’s Golf @ Mt. Holyoke, 9 of 14 9/21 Football at SUNY Morrisville, L 23-28
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Women’s Cross Country 1st in the Region, 9th Nationally By ELLIS TOLL STAFF WRITER
At a school where almost everyone I know is on either a varsity or club sports team, there is one team that really stands out above the rest. The women’s cross country program is one of a number of nationally-ranked varsity teams here at SLU, but have the distinction of being the highest ranked. Currently, the Saints occupy the 11th spot in the rankings, mostly due to the fact that they had a bye week the last time the polls were published. The pre-season poll saw the Saints start the year at #9 nationally and #1 in the Atlantic Region, which is a label they retained despite the bye. This season, the Saints have been led by senior co-captains Ariel Beccia and Amy Cymerman. In both pre-season meets, Beccia was the individual champion with times of 22:29 for 6 km and 18:18 for 5 km. Cymerman finished second and third overall with times of 22:59 and 18:51, respectively. Also among the top five Saints finishers at both meets were junior Anne Martino (24:28, 19:43) and senior Kelsey Leder (24:13,19:52). These four form the core of a team that has the perfect mix of veteran leadership and young talent that is required for success. The team also has plenty of experience
By EMILY HARRINGTON STAFF WRITER Sport: Golf Age: 20 Hometown: Topsfeild, MA Major: Sociology Minor: Sports Studies and Exercise Science
The Women’s Cross-Country Team hard at work
and success in the post-season as a group. In fact, no member of the current roster has ever experienced defeat at the Atlantic Regional meet on the team level. The last Regional championship that didn’t come home to Canton was the 2008 title, which went to SUNY Geneseo, with SLU finishing 3rd. That means that the last time the women did not win the Regional championship, the current freshmen were in eighth grade. Eighth grade. That’s a long track record of success-so what’s their secret ? Last Friday, the Saints opened the regular season at the Saratoga Invitational meet hosted by RPI in Saratoga Springs. When the gun went off, it was a clear, sunny day with temperatures in the mid- seventies. In other words, it was the perfect day for a race
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as the Saints began their quest for a berth at the NCAA meet in Hanover, Indiana. Beccia and Cymerman took the top two places overall with times of 17:25 and 17:31 for 5 km. Rounding out the scoring were sophomore Margaret MacDonald (7th,18:05), Martino (13th,18:25) and senior Toria Koutras (25th,18:47). These five delivered the victory for the Saints, who scored 48 points, in a field of thirteen schools. Ithaca (95), New Paltz (109), Vassar (113) and Hamilton (117) rounded out the top five. When the next round of national polls are released on September 25, it would be no surprise to see the Saints back in the top ten. They return to action at the Paul Short Invitational hosted by Lehigh University on October 5.
Men’s Soccer Downs SUNY Potsdam By JANE EIFERT STAFF WRITER
The men’s soccer team earned its 500th victory in just 51 years at St. Lawrence against SUNY Potsdam on Friday, September 20. The game started out slowly for the Saints offense, as Potsdam opened with a lot of pressure. However, the Saints came through in the second half to score all three goals. Andrew Bednarsky ’14 played a great game, starting the Saints off with a goal about fifteen minutes into the second half. Harry Copeland ’16 (assisted by Bednarsky and Daniel Hunt ‘16) and Christian Barral-Arteta ’17 (assisted by Bednarsky and Mark Provost ’15) also scored goals in the second half.
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Photo by Connor Martin Andrew Bendarsky ‘14 dangles a Potsdam defender
The Saints dominated with seventeen shots and eights shots on goal to the Potsdam Bears’ three total shots. Saints goalkeeper, Aaron Costello ’15, made three saves to earn his fourth shutout this season. This win has put their record at 4-1-1
so far this season. The #22 nationally-ranked Saints will play at Hobart on September 28 in their first conference game this season. Last year, the Saints beat the Hobart Statesmen at home and are hoping for a repeat next weekend.
SCHEDULE Friday, 9/27 Women’s Hockey vs. New Hampshire Appleton Arena, 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, 9/28 Volleyball vs. Bard Burkman Gym, 2:30 p.m.
Saturday, 9/28 Men’s Golf vs. Liberty League Qualifier Oliver D. Appleton Golf Course 1:00 p.m.
Saturday, 9/28 Field Hockey vs. Skidmore North Country Field, 3:00 p.m.
How long have you been playing golf? I first picked up a club when I was four probably, but I didn’t start playing competitively til ten or eleven. What got you started? My dad and my grandfather are kind of the two I started growing up playing with. Then I just fell in love with it and I’ve played ever since. I caddied a little bit for my dad and his friends back Photo by University Communications in the day, but once the tournaments started, I was pretty busy with that. What is your favorite memory of playing golf at SLU?? Probably last year, starting the season out with a win. Our team played pretty well and you always want to defend your home field in any sport you play, so it was cool to not let any team beat us in that first tournament. How much chirping is too much chirping? I mean, you can kind of make fun of the other team, but you still want to clap if they make a good shot. You can’t really say anything if they’re putting it close to the pin, but it’s still fun to heckle them a little bit and get them a little rattled. We have a tournament here this weekend, so usually the people will come out to the 15th hole and heckle the other team. It’s fun. Do you think SLU should field a mini-golf team? I mean, they could. I don’t know, is that even in college? Yeah, it would be pretty funny to have a couple people playing mini-golf for SLU. Who has been the most influential person for you at SLU? I’d say Coach Lawrence. She’s always been there when I needed help. She steers you in the right direction for your golf game. She never gets mad if you’re not playing well. She’ll just talk you through it. She’s been there. She played on the LPGA tour and she really knows what she’s talking about. Who is your biggest fan and why? Probably my parents. They come to most of the tournaments I play in. They love watching. They’ve kind of grown up supporting me. It’s not a very cheap sport, so, I mean, you do have to decide to do it. They’ve been 100% supportive of it. I really couldn’t ask for more from them. Who are you the biggest fan of, athletic or otherwise? In golf, I’d say Steve Stricker is my favorite. It used to be Tiger until all of the offthe-field issues happened. ‘He’s not the same person you see on TV.’ But I’d say again, my dad has always helped me with all the sports I’ve played in growing up through high school. He’s always there and tells you when he’s been in these situations, how he handled it. He’s been a big help. Do you have any superstitious pre-match rituals/ golf bag items? I always tie my left shoe before my right. I don’t know what it is. When I have a putt for birdie I always walk up with my putter in my hand, just to kind of say ‘good shot,’ when you have a chance for birdie. But I think if you get superstitious with golf, you’re in trouble. What is your favorite thing to order from the pub? That’s tough. I’d say the turkey club. That’s kind of my go-to. But the breakfast sandwiches are always good, too. What songs would you recommend for this weekend’s playlist? I’m a big country fan, so that’s tough. My favorite country song ever is ‘Barefoot Blue Jean Night’. ‘Hey Girl’ is another good one. Do you have any advice for student athletes? Just set some goals and go for it. Don’t ever let someone tell you that you can’t achieve what you want. It may seem like a lot but just tell yourself you can do it and try your hardest.
Inspirational Quote of the Week:
“The fear of Death follows from the fear of Life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.” -Mark Twain In memory of Bill Knoble who departed from the SLU community this past Tuesday, a man who lived fully.
Saints Sports
NATIONAL RESULTS
9/22 Giants v. Panthers L 0-38 9/22 Jets v. Bills , W 27-20 9/25 NY Yankees v. TB Rays, L 3-8 9/25 Orioles v. Blue Jays, W 9-5
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Time to Panic in San Francisco? By BRANDON DI PERNO
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The Niners are on a downward spiral that is terrifying both fans and critics alike. In a disappointing outing on Sunday afternoon, the 49’ers were horrendous; scoring just one touchdown while getting destroyed by a younger Colt’s offense. This marks their second consecutive loss in two weeks, after they were throttled by the Seahawks the week prior. On paper, the 49’ers appear to be one of the most talented teams in the league. Nonetheless in recent weeks it seems as if they cannot translate their skills come game time. While this is partly due to their tough schedule, as well as the Aldon Smith DUI media debacle, it’s important to realize that this is not the San Francisco squadron of last year. First, Michael Crabtree (arguably Colin Kaepernick’s favorite target) is still unable to play and will be out of the lineup until at least mid-November. Second, Vernon Davis was out of the lineup on Sunday and Frank Gore is having trouble reaching his usual standard. This puts a tremendous pressure on Kaepernick that he obviously cannot
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Leaders: Drew Brees: Once again Brees was dominant as he ruined the Cardinal’s defense in Week 3. Brees threw for 342 yards and 3 touchdowns. He rushed for 21 yards and 1 touchdown as well. Brees only threw 1 interception in his stellar performance. He gained fantasy owners 31.78 points.
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bear, as made evident by his two previous games. It’s obvious that this is affecting team chemistry. It’s also important to note that Kaepernick has not been tested by a complete season’s worth of punishment. That being said, it will be interesting to see if his mental strength is on par with his physical gifts as the season progresses, or if trading Alex Smith away was a terrible mistake. This is not the end of the line, however. The season has just begun and Jim Harbaugh is not a sub-par coach; he has already taken the steps to part with Aldon Smith indefinitely in order to eliminate the distraction, as well move focus to revamping the defense. To put it briefly, it’s
way too soon to panic in San Francisco. They face no real threats before their week 9 bye, besides the Texans. They face St. Louis, Houston, Arizona, Tennessee and Jacksonville within the next five weeks. This will give them a chance to re-gain their confidence and right the ship. This is the first time since Harbaugh took over the team that the Niners are below .500; nevertheless we’ve seen what this team is capable of when it’s healthy. A slow start is disappointing, especially with their Superbowl expectations, however I have no doubt that the 49’ers will once again become a terrifying adversary in little time.
Adios, Amigo
Everyone who has the smallest bit of knowledge about the history of baseball knows who Jackie Robinson was. And they should... he accomplished the nearly impossible feat of breaking MLB’s color barrier, at a time when racism ran rampant across the United States. When people think of Jackie Robinson, they think of a man who was blessed with talent, but also a first class citizen with strong morals and a resilient personality. I don’t want to take anything from Robinson, but I do want to point out that the modern baseball fan has a new Jackie Robinson to look up to; one who everyone knows about. His name is Mariano Rivera, and he should be idolized by the world, not only baseball fans, for what he has done. His on-field accomplishments have filled countless pages of newspapers and books. In my mind, it’s his off-field contributions that make him really special. He is the Bill Gates of the baseball world, but if you ask me, he’s better. Sure, Gates is the
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most philanthropic person on the planet, but it seems to me that that is partially fueled by his ego. With Rivera, there is no ego, just a desire to do good things in the world and an excellent understanding of places that could use a little help. He isn’t the only professional to do so...I can think of at least three others (Votto, Helton, Varitek), but they are the exceptions to the rule. The world needs more Mariano Riveras, and they know it. The legend of Robin Hood is society admitting that there is a need for distribution of wealth. And yet, for the last twenty years, the world has had a Robin Hood. Every day, you can find depressing stories in the news where the root cause is poverty or lack of resources. He grew up in Panama, got
good at baseball, and got lucky. He knows this too, so he gives back to the community that he came from. Mariano Rivera has tons of people who seek his autograph every day for his athletic ability, but they should seek his autograph because he is a model citizen. As this baseball season comes to a close, Mariano’s playing days come ever closer to an end. Once he’s done playing, I’m afraid his philanthropy will cease to be noticed and that is terrible. If all people of privilege acted as he does, the world would be a much better place. In this technologydriven age, the media rules all. The solution is simple: the media must start flooding the airwaves with stories about offthe-field Mariano and the others like him. The best part about Mo? The fact that he does everything humbly and happily. It would sadden me to see such a great career end and such a person fade into the background. So, I have just a few things to say to this perfect (almost-he does play for the Yankees, after all) human being: gracias, y adios, mi amigo.
Antonio Brown: Despite the Steelers losing their third straight game, Brown delivered in his best game of the season thus far. He had 196 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns. He gained fantasy owners 31.60 points this week. Cam Newton: Cam Newton is quickly becoming a solid fantasy asset. Newton threw for 223 yards and 3 touchdowns. He also rushed for 45 yards and 1 touchdown. Fantasy owners are looking at 29.42 points this week. DeMarco Murray: After a disappointing Week 2, Murray bounced back in spectacular fashion. Murray rushed for 175 yards and 1 touchdown as well as 28 receiving yards his owners (if they started him) are looking at 26.30 points this week. Jimmy Graham: Graham was spectacular on Sunday as he terrorized Arizona. He had 134 receiving and 2 touchdowns. He remains extremely consistent. Fantasy owners are looking at 25.40 points this week. Busts: CJ Spiller: After a solid Week 2, Spiller was terrible in his Week 3 outing. He rushed for only 9 yards and 1 receiving yard, sporting a fantasy total of just 1 point. Eli Manning: Eli Manning was atrocious in his Week 3 outing. He threw for just 119 yards and rushed for only 13 yards. He also had 1 interception on his way to getting shut out by the Panthers. Colin Kaepernick: For the second week in a row, Colin Kaepernick proved to be an unreliable fantasy pick. While this is definitely strange for the usually polarizing quarterback, it’s likely he bounces back in spectacular fashion. He threw for 150 yards, 1 interception and, 20 rushing yards for 4 fantasy points. Andre Johnson: The Texans wide receiver had just 36 receiving yards, finishing with 3.60 points. Dwayne Bowe: Despite being the best receiver on the team, Bowe finished with just 4 receiving yards and 0.40 fantasy points. Under the Radar players: Alex Smith: Smith has become one of the most consistent quarterbacks in the league since being traded to Kansas City. If you’re in need of a backup quarterback, Smith is the best way to go at this moment in time. Jonathan Dwyer: While he didn’t put up a surplus of fantasy points, Dwyer was a key factor in pass protection. He’ll get more snaps as the season progresses and it may add more to his fantasy points. Brandon Lafell: Lafell had an extremely productive Week 3 after two very disappointing weeks. He scored 17.30 points and looks to become a productive target for Newton as the season progresses. Jonathan Franklin: An injury to James Starks left Franklin as the only available running back for Sunday’s game. Needless to say, he did not disappoint, scoring a total of 17.30 fantasy points. It appears as if he suffered a knee injury in the closing minutes, and that will definitely become a factor for next week. Bithal Powell: With an injury to Chris Ivory, expect Powell to become the starting running back for the Jets. He is more than capable of handling the responsibility in the coming weeks and should be a satisfying replacement for whoever needs a running back.