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New Captain at the Helm: Pestello talks SLU, Ferguson

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By PAUL BRUNKHORST News Editor

Two months into the job and a few weeks from his official inauguration in October, new Saint Louis University president Dr. Fred Pestello has already had an eventful and challenging start. In handling these difficulties and new responsibilities, he looks towards his passion for SLU and the Jesuit mission to help him move forward with the university.

“I thought about it,” Pestello said on his decision to

come to SLU, “[and] here we have a Catholic, Jesuit, international, residential research university. To me, it’s one of the most powerful organizations you can have in terms of humankind in exploring… the compelling questions of our time within a strong mission.”

Things are moving quickly at the start of Pestello’s tenure, and he’s had to handle several situations right off the bat. SLU’s bicentennial is around the corner, and the administration is preparing to mark the occasion with a strategic plan for the future.

Buddhist Monks: Prayer and sand

The University is looking to address concerns that Pestello sees as affecting campuses across the country: rising costs of educational technology and facilities, student affordability, and the overall national decline in college enrollment. “It is my plan,” Pestello said, “to have the strategic plan completed by the end of this academic year, and then to use the strategic plan to undertake a comprehensive fundraising campaign.”

As for other situations facing SLU, Pestello was blunt in his comments on the

bias incidents of the spring 2014 semester, saying that “clearly there is no room for that behavior on our campus. It is contrary towards everything for which we stand.” He is hopeful that the incidents were not reflective of the general SLU student body and wants to ensure that the university is fostering an inclusive atmosphere for all students. Pestello also offered an equally challenging reflection on the current See “Pestello” on Page 3

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Thursday, September 4, 2014

Student ‘Walkout’ for solidarity

By PAUL BRUNKHORST News Editor

On Aug. 9, Michael Brown, a black 18-year-old, was killed by white Ferguson, Mo. police officer Darren Wilson. Wilson is one of 50 white officers on Ferguson’s force, as compared to only three black police officers. The event caused a clear spike in racial tensions throughout St. Louis, as well as in the larger nation, and served to provoke further chaos and violent incidents.

What is not clear, however, is whether the recently established grand jury will find probable cause to convict Wilson of a crime. While the nation waits for this judicial decision, individuals and groups across the country—including students in St. Louis—are attempting to make their voices heard in a collective call for justice.

A group of students from Saint Louis University and Washington University gathered near SLU’s campus clock tower on Aug. 25 to participate in what was dubbed a “hands-up walkout” for students in the St. Louis area. By skipping their classes and raising their hands in a gesture of surrender, the students expressed their solidarity with individuals who have been confronted at gunpoint by authority figures, such as Brown reportedly was.

Aug. 25 was not an arbi-

trary date; Michael Brown was buried at 10:00 a.m. that day. Brown’s father had called for protests to cease on the day of his son’s funeral; however, walkout organizer Stacey Banks emphasized that the event was not a protest, but a method to address the issues surrounding the death of Brown and that of those in similar situations.

Banks and other attendees stressed that another of their main goals was to communicate their feelings on what an appropriate response would look like to Brown’s case. As the event statement articulated: “We expect the Saint Louis University and Washington University communities to actively engage with the greater St. Louis area by participating in local rallies, panels, protests and grassroots events. We ask individuals to learn their rights in order to recognize and combat the abuses of power seen in those we pay to protect us.”

The walkout organizers also demanded a greater administrative response from SLU. Event literature expressed members’ disappointment in SLU president Dr. Fred Pestello’s limited response to the situation. One specific complaint of the organizers was his “[nonarticulation of ] any concerns about how racial tensions See “Walkout” on Page 3

SGA gears up for new year

By PAUL BRUNKHORST News Editor

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Monks: Tibetan monk creates sand mandala.

By AMIT PRAYAGA Contributor

From Aug. 27 to Aug. 29, SLU was host to Buddhist monks from southern India.

These monks came to SLU in order to accomplish three goals: to build sand mandalas as a symbol of peace and unity, to spread the teachings of Buddhism and to raise money to support their simplistic lifestyle.

The Tibetan monks spent the majority of their time at SLU in the Center for Global Citizenship constructing a sand mandala – a piece of artwork made by placing colored grains of sand. It is a tool used by the Buddhists to re-consecrate the earth and all of its inhabitants. The mandala at SLU was con-

structed during a three day span in the Center for Global Citizenship.

The Buddhist monks incorporated many religious and spiritual symbols from around the globe in the mandala, as well as the symbols for the four elements: earth, fire, air and water. By incorporating the religious symbols, the Tibetan monks wanted to symbolize peace and unity between all humans – no matter their core beliefs. The symbols of the four elements represented harmony between humans and nature.

In accordance with Tibetan belief, after construction the sand mandala was See “Monks” on Page 3

Throughout the years, Saint Louis University’s Student Government Association has acquired a list of accomplishments that speaks toward the organization’s goal of enhancing students’ lives at SLU. In 2002, SGA helped renovate SLU’s Busch Student Center, acquiring a student organization suite within the building. Between 2006 and 2007, renovations through the organization were focused on the Simon Recreation Center. In 2009, SGA initiated the 24-hour availability policy at Pius Library, and in 2010, organized more renovations of the same library. One year later, SGA began the universitywide usage and promotion of the monumental Oath of Inclusion.

These accomplishments reflect the student organization’s power and responsibility to create change at SLU on behalf of the student body. The SGA Mission Statement alludes to some lofty goals when it states, among other things, that the goal of the association is “to promote the welfare and unity of the greater student community; to uphold the ideals and values of the Jesuit Catholic tradition, especially the ideal of ‘men and women for others’.”

But Student Government Association president Ann Knezetic broke down her organization’s goals in more digestible terms. “The biggest thing that I would tell

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SGA: The 2014-2015 Executive Board is ready to lead the student body. new students is that SGA is here as a resource as well as an advocacy body for student issues and concerns,” she said.

Despite its power and influence, SGA has struggled in recent years to develop the sort of student body participation it wants—and needs—to remain relevant to the student body. Elections during the spring 2014 semester—the contest that brought Knezetic to power— saw historic lows in student voter turnout, and in many executive board contests, candidates ran without any opposition. In many ways, this could reflect an overall apathy among the student body about how SGA affects them, and Knezetic wants this changed.

“I would like to create a

better relationship with students and the administration,” Knezetic said. “I believe that building bridges between the two entities is important. I want the student body to know the administration and vice-versa.”

Knezetic pointed out some tangible, on-campus evidence of this improving relationship between administration, SGA and the student body. For instance, SGA now has a much more capable office suite within the BSC; it is no longer across from Grand Market, but down the hall in a room with a lounge and plenty of conference and meeting rooms. In addition, the space is more visible to students, sitting on the corner of a main thoroughfare in the BSC. The University

News now occupies SGA’s old space.

SGA was also a strong proponent of the Water Bottle Initiative, which saw the installation of 29 new water bottling filling stations across campus, both inside and out. Included in this effort to reduce disposable water bottle waste is the opportunity for SLU students to get a free water bottle from SGA. They will, or have been, handed out at various events across campus, according to Knezetic.

Of course, part of having an effective student government on campus is having adequate student participation in the governing process. SGA Senate meetings, held every Wednesday in BSC 256, are open to all SLU students.

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Steve Debellis, 59: U.News, SLU alum

By UNews Staff Writer

The University News universe lost one of its stars this summer: Steve DeBellis.

Steve occupied several slots on this paper’s staff: inimitable cartoonist, trivia enthusiast, vintage-car buff, imaginative illustrator, feature writer, Groucho Marx impersonator (humongous rubber cigar and all), St. Louis historian and inveterate punster.

His tenure on our paper, circa 1974-78, was a combo of cockamamie talent, good humor and verbal outbursts that always surprised but rarely outraged. (He never launched a bon mot that would crack the PG-13 ceiling.) And he was consistent: If a word could be twisted to make its ambiguity funny ... he’d do it.

Like this: A half-dozen

staff members are sitting but she was smiling as she around a layout table (WAY walked. (And we did finish before computers) on a the proofs by deadline.) long-ago production night.

Even as a youngster, he Steve, as usual, is cracking was a quick, witty, decent wise and producing puns, at sort. And that was exactly random. The editor-in-chief the breed of “screwball englances up from her prooftrepreneur” (his words) reading and he became says, with a ... with a valiant stab at wrinkle of Even as a indignation: idealism. youngster, he “Could you He became guys -- Steve a champion was a quick, -please for what witty, decent knock off most people sort. this pun crap might conand concensider lost trate on readcauses -ing proofs?” like a metro Steve’s response: “You don’t Don Quixote, tilting at anthink we’re sufficiently puntique windmills. Some of ny?” Editor: “That stuff is just his friends thought Steve’s not my TYPE of humor” (her ultimate goal was to capture emphasis). Steve: “Why? Bethose euphoric turn-of-thecause it’s BOLD and in your century days of “the Nation’s FACE?” (his emphasis).

Fourth City,” at the time of She shook her head, the St. Louis World’s Fair. rolled her eyes, grabbed a But Steve deemed such hisproof and left the room -torical jousts to be crucial

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Wednesday, September 10, 10:30 AM (The Clocktower and Quad) Non-profit organizations from around the area will be at the fair looking for volunteers.

Study Abroad Fair

Thursday, September 11, 11:00 AM (Center for Global Citizenship) Check out the fair to find out where, and when, you might want to study abroad.

to the understanding of St. Louis’ distinct history. And so was his role in helping to preserve it.

For example: Gaining access to the files of St. Louis’ “other” daily, The GlobeDemocrat, and combing through those archives to produce The St. Louis Enquirer, a motley, monthly slew of celebratory vignettes (a “time machine on newsprint” -- Steve’s words), peppered with quips, clever headlines and, of course, puns -- below the logo, “Where history repeats itself;” Resurrecting that oncefamous, St. Louis-based beer name ... Lemp; Cranking out sports T-shirts with vanished logos and names, found only in his lexicon and emblazoned only on his historical T’s; Bringing back the

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4:10 PM Fire Alarm Burning food activated the fire alarm in an apartment. DPS responded, ventilated the area and reset the alarm.

Saturday, August 30, 2014 11:10 PM Alcohol Related Incident DPS officers responded to an intoxicated student located in a women’s restroom. EMS was contacted, responded and transported the student to SLUH- ER for treatment. Res Life was on scene.

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Billiken 5K: Running for a cure

By CHAD MAXWELL Contributor

Despite a hint of rain, a crowd of more than 500 people gathered at Chaifetz Arena in the early morning this past Labor Day, Sporting shorts and running shoes, the crowd intended to complete the Billiken 5K Run and Family Walk in order to raise money for the SLU Cancer Center. The participants ranged from the average jogger to the familiar local runners, but they all had one goal in mind: to compete, raise money and inspire each other as well as

onlookers to support a great cause.

The race began at Chaiftez Arena, continued on for approximately three miles through campus, and finally ended back at the arena. In addition, the event included a fun-run for children and casual walkers. The competitors jogged along to the sounds of emcee Jim Cerone, who kept the event ticking for all of the spectators. Individuals were free to explore the various booths and activity stations, which included a master balloon-animal maker for the children.

Among those in attendance included the two race

directors, Bob Becker and Ed Heigl. Becker, who has been the race director since 2006, expressed his desire to keep the Billiken 5K growing, so that one day it can become a major St. Louis race alongside the Go St. Louis Marathon or the Rock and Roll Marathon, both of which bring in huge numbers of participants every year. He hopes that as the number of participants increases, the benefit to the SLU Cancer Center will increase as well.

An especially popular figure at the event was Ed Heigl, a former Billiken track athlete who graduated in 1979. In addition to having

run over 100,000 miles in his lifetime, Heigl was at the run to celebrate making it through his 43rd treatment of chemotherapy. Despite having Stage four colon cancer, he managed to finish in the top group of runners.

When asked about the race Heigl said, “Today I took it easy ‘cause I was running with a little fever this morning.” He credits his faith, exercise and nutrition for his ability to push through his cancer.

Heigl stood out from the rest of the crowd due to the See “5K” on Page 3

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St. Louis community Jesuit schools join together in prayer

By MAX HAMMOND Contributor

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Mass: Students and faculty gather for the Mass of the Holy Spirit at Chaifetz Arena. on in the year, Jesuit tradition is unique in that it has always called for this Mass to be celebrated at the start of any school year. It serves the ideology behind every Jesuit school that revolves around furthering academic excellence and charitable works with the help of spiritual guidance.

This year’s Mass represented a milestone for the area’s Jesuit community, as it marked the first time that senior students and faculty from all four major Jesuit educational institutions in St. Louis were present. These schools included SLU, as well as all three of the major Jesuit high schools in the area, De Smet Jesuit High School, Loyola Academy and St.

And striving to resurrect the Goldenrod Showboat, in all her stern-wheeled splendor, despite the storms that have raked and wrecked her -- a project he was devoted to, almost literally up to the day he died, of a persistent infection, at St. Mary’s Health Center in Richmond Heights, on Saturday, Aug. 2, at the age of 59.

He was one of a kind. The staff of the University News sends heartfelt condolences to Steve’s family and friends.

He was one of our own, and we take pride in his accomplishments and share the pain of his absence.

Rest in peace, Steve DeBellis ... U. News cartoonist, eclectic entrepreneur, singular son of St. Louis.

High University Louis School. Reverend Paul Stark, the vice president of Mission and Ministry here at SLU, considered this a “momentous” occasion for the unification of the Jesuit community. Stark continued in congratulating the senior students and faculty at these institutions for their efforts in planning the Mass.

The Aug. 28 Mass strengthened the sense of shared tradition between the student bodies of St. Louis Jesuit schools, as well as of the St. Louis community itself. Members of the faith were able to sing and be together to celebrate divine inspiration and ultimately express the genuine message of the Mass; that eventually

one must let go of their differences and come together for a bigger purpose. To reinforce this idea, the prayer calling to the Holy Spirit was given in eight different languages, each presented by a different student. From traditional Latin to modern German, each prayer was unique.

With high energy levels and a sense of community, the Mass of the Holy Spirit set a hopeful and positive tone for the school year. It was an experience that participants can cherish until next year’s celebratory mass.

As SLU closes in on its bicentennial, the Mass highlighted the school’s commitment to its faith.

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events in Ferguson.

“If you look at the underlying major social problems that we’re seeing Ferguson, they are not unique to St. Louis…we are not unique in problems of inequality, of race relations, lack of opportunity, and challenges with urban education. Those problems are deep seated,” he said.

Pestello sees SLU as capable of creating solutions— lasting solutions—to complex social problems, like the ones reflected in the events in Ferguson.

“These are problems that require deep and sustained engagement to make progress. But, if anything, it has called our community to thought and action, and I would like to see our University participate in that,” Pestello said.

But challenges like the ones Pestello is facing in these first few months are not unique to the job. He commented that the role of

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Pestello: SLU’s new president looks to the future. university president is essentially the same everywhere, and that the context, who and what the university is made of, creates the unique situation of each presiden-

Monks: Tibetans visit SLU

cy. Pestello’s role at SLU is indeed one-of-a-kind. He is the first lay president of Saint Louis University, and he embraces this.

“I think it’s incumbent on

us, as it would be any leader of a Jesuit institution to focus on the mission, and to remind ourselves that that is why we are here. Because we are a Catholic, Jesuit college, it’s simply not knowledge for knowledge sake. It’s knowledge for a purpose. I feel responsible to honor the trust that’s been placed in me to continue to advance the Jesuit mission of SLU,” he said.

Pestello says that he is also developing a good relationship with SLU’s Jesuit community.

He has been spending time in Jesuit Hall with the priests and meets regularly with Fr. Paul Stark, SJ, the director of Mission and Ministry at SLU. He has not, however, met Pope Francis, the first pope of the Jesuit order. “I have had the chance to meet with the Father General Adolfo Nicolás, SJ, the Superior of the Jesuits...to meet Pope Francis, the Jesuit pope, would be very special to me.”

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our community. “That’s one of our objectives of the athAmerican flag he carried. letic department- to connect When asked about the flag, with our community and to he answered, “I carry the flag work with the cancer center. for God, life and country…

There’s not a better cause on and it’s my campus.” cross to bear, T h e just like my event was That’s one of our cancer. And staffed by I carry it for volunte ers objectives of the every 5K, from the athletic depart10K or maraSLU cross ment--to connect thon that I country and do.”’ with our commutrack and S L U ’ s field teams, nity athletic diwho worked rector Chris throughout -Chris May May was also the day to spotted helpset up the ing to set up race and pass out water to the the event and encouraging men, women and children participants. A runner himthat took on the 5K run. The self, he has completed the event that began with cloudy Billiken 5K multiple times. skies concluded with medals When asked about the given to the champions and Billiken 5K, May stated that funds that will go towards the importance of the race is the fight against cancer. the connection it brings to

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5K: Cancer Center raises research funds

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Chaifetz Arena turned from blue to red last Thursday as students, faculty, and fellow St. Louisians dressed in red t-shirts and gathered under one roof for a unique experience. SLU and St. Louis area Jesuit high schools ushered in a new academic year with an enthusiastic turnout to the Mass of the Holy Spirit.

When one thinks of Chaifetz Arena, Billiken athletics and concerts are typically the first things that come to mind. The morning of Aug. 28, however, ushered in a new occasion for the arena, as harmonious voices replaced screaming students and an orchestra replaced amplifiers and mixers. The Mass of the Holy Spirit brought a whole new game to St. Louis. It was one of prayer, worship, and compassion within a diverse community in order to achieve the same goal of inspiration.

“Jesuit high schools [and] colleges have been celebrating the Mass of the Holy Spirit at the beginning of the school year for centuries,” said Dr. Geoff Miller, an assistant professor of Biblical studies here at SLU. Miller reminds us that the motivation is for Catholics, and more specifically Jesuits, to “call on the Holy Spirit to help inspire us”.

This Mass has a history that started almost half a millennium ago in 1548 when the first Jesuit school opened in Messina, Italy. Though this Mass is celebrated by a majority of Catholics later

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September 4, 2014 sports@unewsonline.com Casey Waughn, Sports Editor Kyle Smith, Assoc. Sports Editor

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Billiken sports underway for the fall

By CASEY WAUGHN Sports Editor

Women’s soccer Last fall, the women’s soccer team went 6-10-3, finishing tied for second in the Atlantic 10 in head coach Katie Shield’s first season. The team missed out on the A-10 Championship game in the A-10 Conference Tournament in penalty kicks.

This fall, the team returned five seniors and several notable underclassmen, including sophomore forward Christina Rodriguez, who was named to the A-10 All-Rookie team last fall. Joining the roster this fall is midfielder Danielle Tolmais, a transfer from the University of Memphis. Tolmais will have three seasons of eligibility left, and has already been a contributor to the team this season, starting all four games and playing 286 minutes, fourth most on the team.

So far this fall, the team has played in six matches, two of which were exhibition games. The team is 3-1-1 as of press time, with loses coming against Iowa State, and UT Martin in overtime. The Billikens’ only home game thus far came on Aug. 13, in the exhibition match against Southeast Missouri State, the team’s first outing of the year. The team plays three consecutive home games beginning on Sept. 5 against Western Illinois, then against Big Ten opponent Northwestern, and Murray State. The team opens conference play on Oct. 4 with a visit to Dayton.

Volleyball Last year’s team finished the season with a record of 13-17, taking home fourth place in the A-10. The team went 9-5 in conference play.

The team opened this season with the Marcia E. Hamilton Classic, hosted by SLU at Chaifetz Arena. SLU went 1-3 in the tournament, with the win coming over SEMO. The Bil-

likens are a young team this fall with only two seniors. The team suffered a major loss in the off-season when sophomore outside hitter Mallory Dillon announced her transfer to Missouri Baptist University. Dillon had one of the best seasons by a freshman in SLU history last fall. Her 431 kills led the team and set a freshman record. She was also named to the second team all-Atlantic 10.

However, SLU returns another promising player from last season in sophomore outside hitter Danielle Rygelski who was named the A-10 rookie of the year at the end of the season.

This season, Rygelski recorded a double-double in the first two games of the season against Memphis and the University of Northern Iowa. Another key player this fall will be junior middle blocker Megan Gilbert. Gilbert was named to the A-10 first team last fall. This weekend, the team will travel to the Leatherneck Invitational in Malcomb, Ill., but return to St. Louis the next weekend for the Billiken Classic. Another notable game this season is against Mizzou on Sept. 9 in Columbia. The team opens conference play at La Salle on Sept. 26. Freshman outside Nenye Okoro has already earned one Rookie of the Week honor this fall.

Men’s soccer Last fall, the men’s soccer team took first place in the A-10 in regular season conference play and finished second in the A-10 tournament to Dayton. The team graduated four key players from last year’s 14-5-2 squad in goalkeeper Nick Shackelford, midfielder Alex Sweetin, forward Adnan Gabeljic, --all of whom are now playing in the MLS--, and defender Jon Roeckle.

However, this fall, SLU returns senior defender Anthony Manning and senior forward Robert Kristo; both players are Hermann Trophy candidates.

Last season, Kristo was named to the third team All-American for the second year in a row. In addition to Kristo, senior forward Kingsley Bryce will also be key to the Billiken attack this fall. Bryce is a nominee for the Senior CLASS Award. SLU opened exhibition play with fall with a draw against No. 5 Notre Dame, called early for weather conditions. They then picked up a win and a loss to University of Illinois-Chicago and Jefferson, respectively. The team is 2-0 in regular season play as of press time with wins over Tulsa and Virginia Tech. SLU began the season ranked 35 in the nation and has now moved up to 15.

Notable upcoming opponents include No. 2 Louisville and No. 8 Creighton. The team opens A-10 play on Oct. 5.

Field hockey adds two new coaches

By KYLE SMITH Assoc. Sports Editor

Saint Louis University’s women’s field hockey team is looking forward to the future, with a series of changes this year designed to turn around the program. After a 1-19 season last year, the Billikens are looking for a fresh start. With new coaches, new uniforms and new recruits, field hockey fans have plenty of reasons to be optimistic about this season.

Leading the Billiken’s turnaround is Hayley Rausch, the new head coach. SLU’s director of athletics Chris May appointed her in April of 2014.

Rausch first joined SLU’s program in 2013 as an assistant coach. Prior to that, she served as an assistant coach for St. Lawrence University in New York, as well as for her alma mater, University of New Hampshire. At UNH

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she oversaw many of the program’s youth camps while playing under head coach Robin Balducci.

“I am excited and honored to be a part of the Billiken family,” Rausch said. “I look forward to building a tradition of excellence and a winning culture for Saint Louis field hockey.”

Hayley is an accomplished athlete herself. She helped UNH to the 2011 America East regular-season and tournament titles, a No. 9 national ranking and a spot in the NCAA Championship. She was named the America East Championship Most Outstanding Player after setting the UNH single season record for points with 62. She also played lacrosse during her time at UNH, earning AllConference plaudits in 2011.

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This fall is head coach Hayley Rausch’s first season at the helm. Rausch served as an assistant last fall when the team finished 1-19. The team graduated three seniors from last year’s roster, and have eight new recruits who joined the team for this fall. Despite the new, young talent, the team returns eight seniors to the roster, which should give them experience and aid the new additions.

So far this year, the team has played t w o games on the road against No. 15 Louisville and Indiana.

The team lost both games.

Cross country Both the men’s and women’s cross country teams open this season coming off their best finishes ever in the A-10 tournament last fall. The men took seventh place their first time finishing in the top ten and the women finished fourth for the second consecutive season. The men’s team had just three seniors graduate and are not stripped of experience with six upperclassmen and only two new freshmen on the roster.

In contrast, the women’s team has 12 new freshmen on the roster and graduated two stand-out runners from last season in Margo Richardson and Jessica Hoefert. Both teams have competed in one race so far this season, the Gabby Reuveni Early Bird. The women finished fourth out of ten, and the men took sixth out of nine. The women had four of the 12 runners who competed score at the invite. Both teams will compete next on Sept. 12 in the Forest Park Cross Country Invitational, held in Forest Park.

‘Hermann’ again prevalent at SLU

By CASEY WAUGHN Sports Editor

Billiken Media Relations

Looking ahead: Head Coach Hayley Rausch is in her first season at the helm of the field hockey team.

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WHO TO CHEER: ROB LOE Loe and his fellow teammates on the “Tall Blacks,” New Zealand’s national basketball team for their pre-game antics last week. Facing the USA in the FIBA Basketball World Cup (yes, that’s a thing), the New Zealanders performed the haka dance, a traditional Maori war dance, in an attempt to intimidate their foes.

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The Hermann name has long been a part of the soccer community at SLU. While the stadium took the name in 1999, the Hermann influence on St. Louis soccer began in the 1960s with the St. Louis Stars. The Stars were founded in 1967 as a team in the National Professional Soccer League and were the city’s first-ever professional soccer team.

The man behind this team was none other than businessman Robert, or Bob, Hermann. The Stars attracted many mainstream fans and gained local attention, having the highest average attendance in the league at each game with 7,613 fans. Hermann went on to

become the NPSL resident, and found trophy recognizing the top male and female collegiate soccer players.

This trophy, which is the Heisman equivalent in soccer, was named after Hermann. Despite competing awards with the Missouri Athletic Club (MAC) and National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA), the now-titled MAC Hermann trophy is still the highest honor given in collegiate soccer.

This year, SLU has more connections to the trophy than simply donning the stadium’s name. . Seniors Anthony Manning and Robert Kristo were both named to the watch list for the Hermann Trophy for the second See “Hermann” on Page 6

By Casey Waughn, Managing Editor WHO TO JEER: CHRIS PETERSON The University of Arkansas is looking for a new athletic director. Former athletic director Chris Peterson was an athlete on a live soccer stream.

Unaware that his mic was on, Peterson and a friend had a lively discussion of this particular soccer mom’s

WHO TO FEAR: NOVAK DJOKOVIC Tennis star Novak Djokovic successfully defended his position as number one in the world against Andy Murray in the U.S. Open in a grueling three hour, 32 minute match that ended after 1 a.m. This victory will propel Djokovic to the tournament’s year.

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In addition to the new coaches and players, the Billikens will be sporting a new look. The squad has received new uniforms, and for the first time ever, they will be given warm-up jerseys. Previously, they simply wore their own sweatshirts and sweatpants before games. Junior midfielder and back Sarah Goings recalls being mistaken for a high school team without proper warm-up uniforms.

But even with the welcome changes, the Billikens are off to a slow start. They suffered two losses on the road last weekend. Thier season opener was against No. 15 Louisville.

Despite losing 11-2, the game was noteworthy for senior forward Faith Mackin’s performance. Mackin scored both goals in the game; this is the first time since 2013 that a Billiken has scored multiple goals in a single game.

The second game was against Indiana, who beat the Billikens 6-0. The Billikens had seven shots on goal in the loss in Bloomington.

Nevertheless, players like Sarah Goings are optimistic for the rest of the season. “I think these are really positive changes,” she said.

The Billikens will be kicking off their home season Sept. 5,this Saturday against UC Davis. The game begins at 1:00 p.m. and will be held at Soccer Park in St. Louis.

Conference play begins on Sept. 20 when they travel to face Lock Haven. The next home game is Sept. 23 against Missouri State.

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All-Conference plaudits in 2011.

Joining SLU’s program for the first time is Danielle Kauffman, who will be filling the position of assistant coach. Prior to her arrival at SLU, Kauffman spent time coaching for several club teams such as Freedom HKY Club and the U.S. Futures, as well as the Park School of Baltimore Middle School. She graduated just last year from the University of Maryland, where she also had a successful athletic career.

During her time at Maryland, she helped the Terrapins to two Atlantic Coast Conference Championships and four Final Four appearances, resulting in two national championships in 2010 and 2011.

Her teammates awarded her the Sabrina Salam Award for demonstrating an elite level of quality of life academically, socially, athletically and spiritually.

Kauffman is also a student at SLU herself, pursuing a M.A. in Public Health.

Also new to the team this year are eight freshmen. Hailing all the way from California to New Jersey and covering a wealth of positions, these new recruits are looking to breathe new life into the program.

“I am excited to see this class on the field,” Rausch said. “This is a very strong and athletic class that could make an immediate impact for us on the field. I’m excited for the future development of this class as they help the program

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season in a row by the NSCAA. They are two of the 32 players named to this list.

Toward the end of the season, the list will be narrowed to 15 semifinalists, and finally six finalists. The finalists are then invited to the Missouri Athletic Club annual banquet, held in St. Louis.

There, both the male and female winners are named, and presented with the tenpound crystal soccer ball replica. This year, the banquet will be on Jan. 9, 2015.

In 2012, Kristo was named one of the 15 semifinalists for the award. Kristo was named to the third team All-America after his performance last season, which included ten goals and five assists. He has 70 career points and needs just two more to break into the top 20 SLU scorers of all time, as of press time. If he leads the team again in points and goals like he has the previous three seasons, Kristo will be the first player to do so since Brian McBride did from 1990-1993.

“Robert is one of the elite scorers in the country and knows he can lead this team to great heights and awards like this will follow,” head coach Mike McGinty said.

Manning missed the first six games of the season last fall due to injury but was still named the A-10 Conference’s Defender of the Year.

He also earned second-team All-Region honors from the NSCAA. Manning was the

BELOW: The MAC Hermann Trophy is a 10 pound crystal replica ball. center of a defense that allowed just 0.90 goals per game in 2013 with eight shut-outs.

“Anthony is a great defender and could emerge as the most dominant defender in college soccer. If he has the year he is capable of having, he will be a serious candidate for the Hermann award,” McGinty said.

The trophy was won five consecutive times by a SLU player from 1969-1973, but has not been won since. SLU male players men who have won the trophy include Al Trost, who won in 1969 and 1970, Mike Seerey in 1971 and 1972, and Dan Counce in 1973.

The Hermann name will forever be part of SLU soc-

By CASEY WAUGHN Sports Editor

Seattle Seahawks

New England Patriots

NFC North

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Green Bay Packers

Last year’s team was third in the NFL in total offense per game, and with most of the offensive weapons back this year should be no different. With a healthy Clay Matthews anchoring the defense, the Pack will be back.

With Brady’s favorite target Rob Gronkowski back from a season plagued with injury, this year’s squad, with Danny Amendola and Stevan Ridley, should show more offensive force than last season. A defense regarded in the preason as top five won’t hurt the Patriots in their quest for the division either.

AFC West Denver Broncos

The defending AFC champions return a strong offense led by Payton Manning who threw for an astronomical 55 touchdowns last season.

Aside from their game in the air, the Broncos have a lot of depth at running back led by Montee Ball and Ronnie Hillman.

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AFC South

Indianapolis Colts

One of the weakest divisions in the league, the Colts landed solidly in the middle of offensive statistical categories last season, but led by a more experienced Andrew Luck, this year’s team should show offensive improvement from last year.

NFC East

Dallas Cowboys

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cer history, and this season, Kristo and Manning have their shot to etch their name in the books next to his.

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The defending Superbowl Champions led the league in defense last season, and averaged more than 30 less points allowed per game than last season. In a division currently lacking in strong offensive teams, the Seahawks should easily walk away with the division.

Games this week

ABOVE: Manning and Kristo are MAC Hermann Trophy watch list members for the second straight season.

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Sascha Otte, a freshman goalkeeper from Mettingen, Germany is the current Atlantic 10 rookie of the week.

Otte was the keeper in the wins over both Tulsa and Virginia Tech last week. He had one save in the shut out against Tulsa, and six in the 3-1 victory over the Hokies.

Otte has played every minute in the goal so far for the Billikens this season, following the graduation of Nick Shackelford last spring. Otte is the first goalkeeper to earn A-10 Rookie of the Week honors since Ross Kaufman was twice named in 2006. Before playing for SLU, Otte played for VfL Osnabruck.

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This is finally Tony Romo and America’s team’s year for the divisional crown. Led by Dez Bryant and a recovered Jason Witten, as long as Romo keeps the ball in the right team’s hands, the Cowboys have a solid shot at the East.

NFC South New Orleans Saints

The Saints return three players who caught over 70 passes last season, and have a strong run game in Pierre Thomas and Mark Ingram.

With Atlanta and Carolina both being strong competitors, a wild card will likely come from this division.

AFC North

Baltimore Ravens

After a disappointing season following a Superbowl win, this is the year for Joe Flacco and Torey Smith to lead the Ravens back into the playoffs. If Ray Rice steps up and the running game improves, the Ravens offense will be difficult to contain.

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September 4, 2014 arts@unewsonline.com Maggie Needham, Arts Editor Katherine Kelliher, Assoc. Arts Editor

‘Doctor Who’ Buddhist monks in CGC takes new turn Spotlight on sacred art from Tibet with Capaldi

By MAGGIE NEEDHAM Arts Editor

Thank goodness SLU’s cable package includes BBC America, because there is a new Doctor.

“Doctor Who,” the British science fiction television show, revolves around a character named the Doctor. He’s a time-andspace-traveling alien whose spaceship looks like an oldfashioned police call box (it’s bigger on the inside), and whose only weapon is a sonic screwdriver. Also, he can regenerate. This means that, whenever he is mortally wounded or about to die, his body undergoes a transformation and renews itself.

This is the key to “Doctor Who’s” long-running popularity. It’s no problem for a TV show to exist for 50 years (as Doctor Who has) when the main character can be recast every few seasons.

The eighth season of “Doctor Who” premiered on August 23, with its first episodes since Christmas 2013. This season is the first to star the 12th Doctor, played by Scottish actor Peter Capaldi.

There’s always excitement when a new Doctor takes to the screen, and there are a few reasons that this newest incarnation is particularly exciting.

Just a glance at the four men who have played the role of the Doctor since the show’s reboot in 2005 brings attention to Capaldi. The previous three actors have been Christopher Eccleston, David Tennant, and Matt Smith: all attractive men, each one younger than the next.

Bring on Capaldi, a man in his mid-fifties, immediately invites a comment on the difference in age. At 55, he

ties the original Doctor, William Hartnell, for the oldest man to take the role. Compare this with Matt Smith, who was the youngest, at the age of 26.

This shift in age could reflect the show’s attempt to regain some of the maturity it was slowly losing in the last couple seasons. Recent plot developments have left viewers feeling that the show is relying on cool special effects and sci-fi gimmicks rather than good writing and emotional depth.

That may not have changed completely. The initial episode of season eight did, after all, include a dinosaur.

Capaldi has had two episodes so far to convince “Doctor Who” fans, both enthusiastic and jaded, that he can refresh the series and bring the show back to its emotionally complex roots.

His performance of the Doctor so far has been a bit harsh, although not without its humor. This 12th Doctor already has some blood on his hands, and he’s made it clear that he is not here to be a sappy love interest, or a silly time-traveling clown.

He’s an angry, confused character with some major problems to sort through.

Of course, his harsh manner of speaking is also affected by his Scottish accent. (It’s worth noting that Tennant, also Scottish, had to put on a standard English accent for the show, whereas Capaldi is doing no such thing.)

Two episodes is not enough to judge a Doctor, or a season, and it will be interesting to see how Capaldi’s performance and viewers’ reactions to him alter the direction of the show.

“Doctor Who” shows on BBC America on Saturday evenings at 8 p.m. CST.

BARE NAKED STATUES BNS is SLU’s only all-male a cappella group. Their info session will be Tuesday, Sept. 9 at 7 p.m. in Xavier 174.

Auditions will be Wednesday, Sept.

10 and Thursday, Sept. 11 from 6-10 p.m. Sign up on a sheet outside Xavier 174.

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Tibetan monks from the Drepung Gomang Monastery spent three days creating this sand mandala in the CGC.

By KATHERINE KELLIHER Associate Arts Editor

Last week, the Jesuit tradition of Saint Louis University included Buddhist teachings from Tibet. SLU hosted an event in the Center for Global Citizenship, Aug. 27-29, titled “The Sacred Art of Sand Mandala.” A group of Tibetan monks

of the Drepung Gomang Monastery created a sand mandala during the threeday period. A mandala is a sacred Tibetan tradition that portrays several spiritual symbols.

The monks, dressed in traditional garb, worked on the mandala for several hours each day, only stopping for a lunch break. Students were consistently weaving in and

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Check out these groups on campus! Auditions are coming soon.

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Astha, which means “faith” in Hindi, combines music from Eastern and Western influences to create one-ofa-kind fushion mash-ups. Their auditions will be held on Thursday, Sept. 4 and Friday, Sept. 5 from 6-8:30 p.m. in Beracha 118. Email astha@slu.edu to sign up for an audition slot.

the CGC. Members of the ministry were recognized, as well as members of SLU administration who had a particular role in hosting the featured event. The SLU administration was presented with a banner from the ministry during the See “Mandala” on Page 8

SIX EIGHT Six Eight is SLU’s newest a cappella group, performing songs from a Christian perspective. Auditions are Saturday, Sept. 6 and Sunday, Sept.

7. Email SixEigthSLU@gmail.com to sign up for a slot. Those auditioning must prepare a one minute solo.

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BAR was founded in 2002 as SLU’s only all-female a cappella group, and their repetoire spans all genres. Their auditions will be on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 9-10, between 6:60 and 9:30 p.m. A sign-up sheet is located outside Xavier 174.

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out of the CGC to view the spectacle. Spectators were able to take photos and ask the monks questions.

The size of the mandala grew significantly from the first day to the third. Viewers were able to clearly see the variety of colors and symbols of the mandala.

The closing ceremony of the demonstration was held on Aug. 29 at 4 p.m. in

Phases of Motion is a dance group that choreographs their own dance routines in various styles, including jazz, modern and tap. Auditions are Saturday, Sept. 13 and Sunday, Sept.

14 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. in the Mind and Body Room of the Simon Rec.

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Xquizit is SLU’s only hip-hop dance group. Auditions are Tuesday, Sept.

9 in MPR 2 and Thursday, Sept. 11 in MPR 3 in the Simon Rec Center, from 8-10 p.m. Xquizit will teach a dance for the first hour and those auditioning will perform the dance.

Decadence is a co-ed a cappella group performing a variety of genres.

An info session will be in Xavier 174 on Thursday, Sept. 4 at 7:30 p.m. Auditions are Monday, Sept. 8 and Tuesday, Sept. 9 from 7-10 p.m. Sign up outside Xavier 174. Come prepared with a verse and a chorus of a song.

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Roxane Gay speaks to feminism at book reading

By MAGGIE NEEDHAM Arts Editor

An un-air-conditioned room with blank walls and folding chairs became a literary salon last Friday as eager readers endured the heat to hear from writer Roxane Gay. Hosted by Left Bank Books, the event was part of Gay’s book tour celebrating her new collection of essays entitled “Bad Feminist.”

Drawing from her own life experiences as a woman of color, the book revolves around Gay’s commentary on contemporary feminism.

She admits that she is a “bad feminist” herself - she is a vocal advocate of gender equality - but her use of this phrase is her way of claiming feminism, while acknowledging her personal imperfections. This idea provides a sense of relief for Gay and many of her readers; one need not be a perfect adherent to any supposed rules of feminism to claim the word “feminist.”

Gay’s friendly nature was clear as soon as she took the stage, immediately speaking as if everyone was gathered for a slumber party.

She began by commenting on her love for Channing Tatum and reading tweets composed as she read the September 2011 issue of “Vogue.”

The first essay she read was “Typical FirstYear Professor,” where she documents the joys and struggles of beginning her career as a university professor. “I tell [the students] to do things and they do those things,” she writes about her first day of teaching. “I realize I am, in fact, in charge.”

She also read her essay “I Once Was Miss America,” which focused on the pride and hope she felt as a child when Vanessa Williams was crowned the first African-American Miss America in 1983. Gay grew up in a Haitian-American family and says that she felt she was “never Haitian enough, American enough, never black enough to be comfortable”.

This insecurity came up again in the second half of the event, during a questionand-answer session. An

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audience member asked Gay if she found it difficult to put herself out there in her writing, revealing aspects of her personal and emotional life.

“I still don’t feel comfortable, [but] I think certain stories need to be told. I feel like I have a responsibility.” She said that she continues to write these stories in order to make others feel less alone, because she felt so alone for so long.

Gay also touched on the events in Ferguson after an audience member pointed out the low number of black people at the event. Gay argued for the necessity for authors and publishers

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Roxane Gay, author of book “Bad Feminist,” reads at an author event last April. to reach out to black communities to make sure they know they are welcome in the literary community.

Despite the impossibility of being a perfect feminist at all times, Gay finished by restating her attachment to the word. “Feminism allows

Mandala: Tibetan ritual

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Monks performed a traditional ceremony after completing the mandala on Friday.

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closing ceremony as a sign of appreciation.

Faculty, staff and students gathered around to witness the monks chant mantras and destroy the mandala they previously created.

After collecting the sand from the mandala, the ceremony proceeded with the monks pouring the sand into the pond in front of the Business school. The closing ceremony lasted about an hour.

Prior to the destruction of the mandala, the monks explained the symbolism behind the event: impermanence. Spectators were able to walk around the

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completed mantra and take photos. One of the monks explained the symbols of the mandala. The closing ceremony highlighted the concept of drama and religions working together in harmony with respect and compassion for one another.

Professor David C. Oughton was contacted by the Monastery about hosting the demonstration. Professor Oughton hopes that students who experienced the demonstration have a broader awareness of Tibetan culture and Buddhism.

The Drepung Gomang Monastery is based in southern India. The monks travel around the United States sharing the messages of the Tibetan culture and

demonstrating the art of sand mandala. The monks are raising money for their ministry throughout their travels in the US by offering items for purchase during their presentation.

“I hope students appreciate how the monks have come here to spread their ideas of peace and compassion,” Oughton said.

The event was cosponsored by the Department of Theological Studies, College of Arts and Sciences, Division of Mission and Ministry, Center for Service and Community Engagement, Simon Recreation Center, Center for Catholic Studies and the Center for Intercultural Studies.

competitive Scrabble player.

Left Bank Books is an independent bookstore in St. Louis that hosts more than 200 author events every year.

A calendar of upcoming events can be found at www. left-bank.com/upcoming_ events.

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me to believe I’m capable,” she said. “I love believing in myself.

In addition to being a writer and editor, Roxane Gay is a professor of English at Purdue University; the founder of Tiny Hardcore Press; an avid blogger, and a

The summer of the Ebola virus epidemic, the summer of the ALS ice bucket challenge, the summer of the Ferguson riots, the summer of Robin Williams’ death and the summer of the US soccer team’s hopeful streak in the cup.

Like other news stories and current events, these happenings affect our daily lives and daily emotions.

Therefore, the Billboard Top 100 arguably reflects our current mood as a culture.

No other writer has stood out as reflecting our current culture’s mood than Sam Smith.

Among the pop, rap and more party-worthy songs, Smith captures attention as the soulful singer-songwriter grasping common emotional experiences of a younger audience that usually distract themselves with Iggy or Kanye, instead of being unafraid to feel what needs to be felt.

The success of Sam Smith’s album “In the Lonely Hour” reflects the silent but ever-present journeys we work through in realizing that the ups and downs are what create life’s beauty.

“In the Lonely Hour” remained a top ten album on iTunes as Sam Smith’s music boomed this summer.

Although he lost the VMA for “Artist to Watch” to Fifth Harmony,with his growing popularity and influence, people are evidently watching him.

Smith’s smash-hit album exemplifies the magic of music.

In an interview with The Guardian, he spoke of his

inability to relate well to other artists today. Smith also opened up about the fear of his recent success slipping through his fingers —the common belief of too good to be true.

Heartfelt is the essence of his voice, which empathizes with the mixture of feelings that simple words can’t express. Besides “Stay With Me,” Smith was featured in the song “Latch” by Disclosure, and his own album includes an acoustic cover of the song that puts the club-worthy radio version to shame. Slower and full of raw emotion, the lyrics of “Latch” (Acoustic) cause inevitable chills so that the listener can’t help but keep it on repeat.

No one can deny the beauty and intensity of “In the Lonely Hour,” and Sam Smith deserves the utmost praise and respect for his passionate performance. The British singer shows it pays to be a unique sound on a chart that usually highlights styles with shallow lyrics and predictable expressions. His soulful sound is timeless, and his words hold true and relate to many different experiences.

Listening to his music, he reminds us that even “In the Lonely Hour,” we are not alone. Through his lyrics, Sam Smith proves that there is a way to describe what we feel, and we are not the only ones dizzy with hope for how we want things to turn out in the end. With songs like “Latch” and “Lay Me Down,” he unhinges the normal conveyor belt of relationships and places them into fourteen songs on an album that urges the audience to feel with all their might.

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sity. That means filling the positions left by faculty that accepted the Voluntary Enhanced Retirement Program (VERP) with full-time faculty, NOT solely with adjuncts. Lastly, that means helping to fulfill the goal made by the previous University president: to make SLU the best Jesuit University in the country.

So welcome, Dr. Pestello. Your presence is extremely welcome to both those who lived through the tumult and to the younger folk who didn’t. As a University, we’re happy to have you. It’s time now, though, to do the job we all need of you.

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for many Americans was the televised execution of journalist James Foley.

The execution of James Foley was meant to terrorize Americans. The manner of the execution itself and the fact that the executioner was a man from Britain speaking English, shocked American viewers and readers.

Whether it was the execution, the accused war crimes or the minority groups’ targeting (or a combination of all three) the US has begun to increase its involvement since pulling out of Iraq only three years prior.

Involvement began with delivering humanitarian supplies to minority groups, including members of the Yazidi faith who were stuck on a desolate mountainside in Iraq. Then, earlier this August, President Obama authorized airstrikes against IS in order to protect American lives, protect minority groups in Iraq and to stop the IS advance on the city of Erbil, the capital of the Kurdish Autonomous region in Iraq.

Later still, the president also stated that there were special forces units operating in Iraq.

For some, this involvement has shown to be extremely important in helping stem the tide of this brutal organization’s unheeded rise. For others, however, American involvement is disconcerting, perhaps signaling an American return to a region where its history is still heavily criticized.

Most of the editors agreed that some American involvement is necessary; the Yazidis stuck on the mountainside needed humanitarian aid. America has a vested interest in a stable and safe Kurdish Autonomous region in northern Iraq.

What’s important though is that when proceeding, the United States should detail what involvement the country plans to use. Hearing that there is, as of yet, no concerted strategy against IS from the president is not exactly reassuring. We’d like to see a covert ground presence in the form of special forces, continued air strikes and continued humanitarian aid. It’s widely agreed amongst the editorial board that some American presence is needed, but it’s very important that we do not get too involved, lest we be dragged into another war and repeat the cycle again.

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The IS(IS) Problem The Islamic State (IS), formerly known as ISIS, has become the Western world’s biggest problem in 2014, culminating in the brutal execution of American journalist James Foley. In February, the group formally split from Al-Qaeda in February and has grown exponentially as it has increased its influence in Iraq and Syria.

The organization’s military has also taken huge swaths of land in Iraq and Syria as it attempts to carve a caliphate out of the civil war in Syria, and the political tumult and disorganization in Iraq.

In June, it was reported that IS only had several thousand troops at its disposal in Iraq. By the end of August, its numbers have increased to 30,000 troops in Syria and 20,000 in Iraq.

The group’s military rise is only equaled by its brutality. Civilians under IS control have been the victims of targeted killings because of their ethnicity or the religion they practice. IS fighters also stand accused of many instances of sexual violence against women, which has not been widely known in the west. However, as previously stated, the watershed moment

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Welcome back to Saint Louis University, folks. We at The University News are very pleased to have everyone back. We especially welcome the new first years, bringing with them new experiences and perspectives, interests and talents.

Our university also welcomed a new president this year in Dr. Fred Pestello. Dr. Pestello is the first lay president of SLU; however, he does bring a distinctly Catholic experience, having both been raised Catholic and serving at Catholic institutions over almost 30 years.

After the turbulent events surrounding former president Rev. Lawrence Biondi S.J. and his 26-year tenure as university president, the university is now moving forward to a time of change, and hopefully, calm.

SLU’s potential for growth can be seen in multiple areas.

Our national rankings have steadily slipped over the last several years to outside the top 100. While the business and medical schools have increased their prestige over the past, other programs at the University are not receiving the attention they feel they deserve. There are many parcels of land, including the site of the old Pevely plant, which remain underdeveloped or completely undeveloped. Lastly, the SLU community is becoming increasingly disparate from the surrounding community; SLU is feeling more and more like a bubble within the city.

The university also needs calm. Near the end of Fr. Biondi’s tenure, a perceivable ‘culture of fear’ existed amongst graduate students and the faculty, after the president seemed intent on changing the Professors’ tenure procedure. A Professor of Political Science called Biondi’s tenure “a raj.” Interim President Bill Kaufmann helped return the University back to a sense of calm and mutual respect between administration, faculty and students, and it is up to Dr. Pestello to solidify that calm.

Dr. Pestello’s reception on this campus has been nothing but positive since he was named as the next SLU president last spring. Unlike the last president, which sometimes felt like an awful game of hide-and-seek, Dr. Pestello has had an actual presence on this campus, appearing and speaking at many of the university-wide events held thus far. Many of the members of the editorial board who were present during Biondi’s tenure believe they have seen more of Dr. Pestello the past few months than they saw Fr. Biondi in one or two years. Dr. Pestello has already shown his relatable nature with his well publicized and masterful ALS Ice Bucket Challenge with dozens of other members of the SLU community?

Despite his measured presence on campus, which is undoubtedly appreciated, some worry still exists that SLU students will not be noticing any change in their daily lives. It would be unwise to think this campus is going to undergo massive change for students. There usually won’t be a massive change from president to president, and for some students, this is not problematic in the slightest.

Behind the scenes, however, there is a hope and an expectation that Dr. Pestello will be able to do the things as a president that a SLU president should be capable of. This means launching a fundraising job of massive proportions from SLU alums that will raise both the endowment and profile of the Univer-

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SLU: Moving slowly and taking credit

Jonathan Pulphus

Within five days of Michael Brown’s shooting, students and faculty (Christopher Walter, Joshua Jones, Briana Moody, and Trevor Woolfolk) issued a response in solidarity with justice for Michael Brown. As a member of the black community, I initially felt proud to see a collaborative response calling for justice. Our engagement and criticism has to be internal as well as external, it cannot be selective.

SLU makes it sound like it’s doing a lot. SLU did not issue a formal response. In reality, it’s a handful of student organizations and an equally small handful of staff and faculty members carrying the campus. This is unacceptable when there is no fundamental change happening on an institutional level and the public is being

placated with a distorted County Police Department. view of the University’s comMichael Brown was an unmitment. armed, black 18 year-old boy However, I then felt who was shot multiple times shortchanged. I wondered, by a Ferguson police officer “Where is my university as and was left for hours to lie a whole? Why is it that only in his own blood upon his a few faculty members are departure from this world.” willing to engage publicly Together, they deliver a with students on this?” I collaborative response callwas upset that my university ing for two types of justice was unwilling to take initial from the Ferguson authoriaction. To ignore the points ties. The first request is the being brought here is to perimmediate redress in this petuate a bandwagon culsituation (the firing of Darture. ren Wilson).

We are The second supposed to request is the be a campus r e c o m m i tIn reality, it’s a that speaks ting to the handful of student out. This is fundamental organizations and why I apideals of juspreciate the tice. faculty members joint-letter W h e n carrying the issued by SLU decided campus. representato respond, tives from it held a vigil. a coalition The predomof staff and inantly white students: campus minSLU’s Black Student Alliistry’s summer candlelight ance (BSA), African Amerivigils (Aug. 12 and Aug. 24) can Male Scholars Initiahave a place, and that is not tive (AAMS), National anywhere near the battle for Society for Black Engineers justice. There are too many (NSBE), and Society for Afareas of administration, unirican American Studies. The versity committees, faculty opening of their letter starts: pools, and student organiza“The life of one of our own tions that have settled for the was tragically taken by those meditative approach. Withwho are required to protect out what Campus Ministry and serve us - the Ferguson director Sue Chawszczewski

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I feel compelled to speakquite frankly, I’m disappointed.

describes, paraphrased, as “peace with a sense of justice,” prayer becomes an end in itself - a safe route of calling for an incomplete peace divorced from justice. The willingness of some members of our community to accept a responsibility beyond holding melting wax should be a source of honor to the whole University. SLU needs to re-evaluate its approach and make stronger investments.

SLU gave a lackluster response to Ferguson, taking credit for a few program actions with the support of ideal faculty, students, and staff. Their name is on the event - it’s great publicity for the institution. This is not the goal and should not be the case. The University should be responsible for meeting its own standards.

Standards that are set by the mission and supported by swift action aligned with Jesuit values. The truth is when the University, itself a member of the St. Louis community, does forget and gets the credit for programinitiated reform or progress it distorts the reality. We do not want random pocket responses, but for our highest levels to take the lead.

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the best way to change the arrived at by our capacity world lies in buying the most for rational thought and a ethically-produced t-shirt.

Lockean acquiescence to a In effect, we don’t look at social contract, but rather the larger systemic issues, because the network of rethe fact that the majority of lationships we are immersed the pollution is produced by in changes. The French psylarge corporations and facchoanalyst Jacques Lacan tories (increasingly in Asia), posited that the individual is and immersed as we are in always involved in a hysteriour own habits and lifestyles, cal questioning of the other, we don’t reach out across the demands to know what the community to do something other wants from him. This so basically civic-minded as “What do you want from lobby together for corporate me?!” is directed first at the restrictions. parental auThis apthority (as plies to our in, “What obsession can I do with political to please The sole agency correctness them?”) and we have is in as well—we then at the can rest associetal one. where we spend sured that How that our money, and we are doing authority our part to answers (in the best way to combat racthe form of change the world ism when laws and inlies in buying the we use whatjunctions) ever term changes the most ethically is in vogue. way we beproduced t-shirt However, to have and actually be how we see effective in ourselves. It regards to changes the environmensymbolic tal protecnetwork we tions or racial equality, the exist in and respond to. I narrative must shift from know that racism is not goone of personal choice to ing to disappear entirely by the broader political sphere. writing more racial equality It’s true that individuals can into our laws, but by changchange society, and it ofing law you could codify a ten takes a group of strongvalue of equality so that, willed people to do so, but when the subject looks to more often than not, it is sothat legal authority and asks ciety that changes individuher hysterical question, the als. Contrary to our populaw will smile back and tell lar liberal ideology, most of her she must be nice to her us don’t change because of neighbors, or at any rate afsome deep inner conviction ford them the same rights

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There is something wrong with the neo-liberal way of understanding our responsibility toward the environment a n d society. The question is Roberta Singer always framed as a matter of individual action—the dominant superego figure admonishes us for not recycling; for not purchasing biodegradable notebooks; for not eating local or buying the latte thats proceeds are donated to a charity in Sierra Leone, or what have you.

There is a certain self-satisfaction at “doing our part”.

(My theory is that the pleasure one gets out of something like recycling seems to be directly proportional to the amount of effort involved in the task; single-stream might be more convenient, but what could compare to the supreme orgasmic rush of egoism when we manage to separate it out into plastics one through seven?)

But the ideological mechanism here is clear--it works to keep us preoccupied with our own guilt, which it will allow us to alleviate only in channels already provided.

Within our individualist, capitalist system, this almost always comes down to what one consumes, as if the sole agency we have is in where we spend our money, and

that she has.

It might seem ironic that the very people we want to “change” are, in a democracy, the same ones that can cast a vote toward a policy that is, in turn, supposed to “change” them; perhaps so, but American history is riddled with laws that were unpopular with the majority but were pushed through by an enthusiastic minority.

Consider the recent windfall of pro-gay-marriage legislation, or, on the opposite end of the spectrum, the ridiculously stupid and muchcontested Supreme Court decision to allow a few executives at Hobby Lobby control over the reproductive freedom of its female employees. At any rate, this only makes the push to sign underrepresented people up to vote all the more urgent The ultimate point is that you cannot work solely on the level of individual nature and habits. We have many valid reasons to distrust the government and hold suspect a Congress that is perhaps the most ineffective in decades, but aside from somehow inciting a massive global proletariat revolution, one of the best ways to take action is still through changing policy.

What is lost on many now is this ability to work on the level of policy, and not just culture, and to be a collective rather than focusing on our own personal actions, despite how titillating that “do-good” ego-boost might be.

Revolution

As I look across this fine pitiful situation. I’m here to campus and see patches organize you so you can efof folks donned in orange, fectively bargain with SLU’s characoverlords to receive what teristic you are owed. of OriOriflammers, your work flamis extremely important to mers, this University. You are some I can’t of the first faces that first year help but students see. Since Oriflamthink mers are seemingly forced to about smile during the duration of the foltheir time on duty, you give Ryan McKinley lowing new students the idea that interSLU is either a happy place view scenario: the interor a place with no freedom viewer is sitting across from to frown. You help move you, perusing your hopefully in these students, wading impressive resume when through the over-protective, they stop at the word, “Orithe ‘too-many-question’ and flamme.” unnecessarily angry parThey ask, “What the hell ents. That’s a minefield. Your is Oriflamme?” To which bravery deserves recogniyou respond, “Ma’am/sir, tion. After all, you’re ambasOriflamme is a group at sadors to SLU. Ambassadors Saint Louis University that of the US live in luxurious helps accommodate firsthomes across the world; the year students’ college transileast you could get is minition. We help with the movemum wage and maybe a $25 in process and attempt to gift card to Jimmy John’s. build relationships with I’m also not talking about freshman. The process lasts swag. Visors and t-shirts are about a week, during which not difficult to find. I’m sure we guide the new students if you asked nicely you’d get to fun events and get them to talk to Mary Bruemmer excited about or Dr. Fred being a BilPestello. If liken.” “Pithyou’re realily put,” they ly into orrespond, “so ange, perAfter all, you’re you were effechaps this ambassadors to tively a mover, is the place babysitter and for you.

SLU . . . the least c h e e r l e a d e r, Regardyou could get is right?” less, all of minimum wage “…. Yeah,” this could you say. What be done for and maybe a $25 else is there to you as well gift card to Jimmy say? That basias getting John’s. cally sums up that green. exactly what I must you did for admit to three consecuyou all that tive years. organizThe interviewer poses aning against your employer other question: “What were is never easy. Countless your wages while working examples show how local for Oriflamme?” “Oh,” you and state governments and start to falter, “It is actually companies will depict you a volunteer position In fact, as socialist radicals. Your we pay $75 to do so.” every move will be carefully At this point, I imagine watched and brutally crisaid interviewer to transtiqued. They may attempt form into John Oliver or Steto buy off the leaders of the phen Colbert and point out movement or suspend them the absurdity of that statefor a trumped up charge. No, ment. “So what you’re saychange is never easy, but it is ing, is that you paid money absolutely worth it. I believe to move people in, chaufin you. feur them around and cheer However, if you’d like to them on to each activity? avoid the pressure of orgaYou must be joking.” The nizing against a well-funded prospective employee gets foe, if you’d like to avoid losdefensive, “But it’s fun!” you ing friendships for what you cry out a bit too loudly. think is right you can remain Obviously this is not a dea happy and unpaid servant sirable position to be in. In to this wonderful University. order to prevent said unforOr perhaps I just wished tunate event, I have a modall my friends had come est proposal for you. hung out with Dusty and I This is where I come in, to all of these years. We missed save you from your blissfully you.

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