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Thursday, September 10, 2015

Women’s soccer splits series

By LEXIE VASOS Sports Editor

he Saint Louis women’s soccer team (2-1) traveled to Toyota Park in Bridgeview, Ill., to play Northwestern (3-1) on Sept. 4. Northwestern’s Niki Sebo ripped a ball over senior Billiken keeper Hanna Benben giving the Wildcats a 1-0 lead, which they would maintain at the end of the first 45 minutes. See “Women’s” on Page 5

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BALANCE: Senior forward Livi Logan-Wood tries to save a ball against the University of Illinois-Chicago at Hermann Stadium on Aug. 28. Logan-Wood has started and played in every game this season and is currently leading the team with four goals.

Synthesis of a crisis: the 21st-century diaspora A year of displacement ignites international debate

Campus group launches program

By TIM WILHELM News Editor

By JOSHUA DEVITT Contributor

The refugee crisis that has gripped Europe for nearly a year, most noticeably in the last month, is a maelstrom of multifarious languages and images. From the outset, political interests create a rhetorical problem: are these hundreds of thousands of displaced people migrants seeking geographical change, or refugees seeking asylum from a legitimate danger? A simple Google search testifies to the problem: media outlets might use one instead of the other, or indeed both, in the same article, suggesting synonymous meanings. Syria’s ongoing civil war, begun in 2011, is the primary cause of this influx of people, which reaches well into the millions. The displaced have travelled by multiple means: those wealthy enough have flown to safety, while a majority embark on the journey by train, on foot, or across the Mediterranean Sea. Maritime travel has provoked numerous reports of shipwrecks and drownings. The New York Times reported Monday that within six months, more than 2,500 people died on the journey from Libya to Italy alone. Another heavily covered incident was last month’s discovery of 71 suﬀocated refugees’ bodies in an abandoned

The Global Gateway Program (GGP) is a new pilot program here at SLU designed to, according to their website, “instill in undergraduate students international awareness, intercultural competence and commitment to serving the common good.” Drawing on the requirements of five reflection papers, five academic artifacts, 40 hours of service learning and a capstone project, the program aims at creating students with a globally inclined mindset. The Global Gateway Program’s stated goal is to “promote deeper global awareness, provide an introduction to intercultural competence, and instill in students a capacity to be active global citizens.” Although the GGP is not a degree or certificate, students who successfully complete the requirements will be issued a designation on their transcripts. This creates a dynamic learning outcome that fosters independent thought and research not found in other traditional academic models. The power is given to the students to design their own

Michelle Peltier / Adapted from Associated Press photo

PERIL AT SEA : Overcrowded or capsized boats have become the defining symbol of millions of refugees. While the crisis is cast as a uniquely European problem, many say the United States should play a more significant role in aid. truck in Austria. Perhaps the seminal image to come out of the migration phenomenon is that of three-yearold Alan Kurdi’s body, discovered on Turkish shores on Sept. 2. He had drowned, along with others, including his mother and brother, after his boat capsized in the Mediterranean. The father survived and has since buried his wife and sons in their native Syria.

Turkey, historically a threshold between east and west, is a popular point of entry into Europe, which reflects the current political volley of blame occurring in the international media. While Europe blames Saudi Arabia and other Middle Eastern countries for not stepping in to alleviate Syrians’ strife, blame also shifts between European countries based on their respective

responses to the influx of people. Despite the dire nature of these realities, acts of benevolence traverse international media: more than ten thousand Icelandic citizens have pledged willingness to shelter incoming refugees, while applauding crowds across Germany greeted arrivals in bus and train stations. Evelyn Meyer, associate professor of German at SLU,

is from Linkenheim-Hochstetten, a town of around 12,000 in southwestern Germany. In the beginning of the refugee crisis, she explained, nearby Karlsruhe took in the refugees arriving in the area, but space to house them was soon exhausted. The city,

See “Crisis” on Page 3

See “GGP” on Page 3

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September 10, 2015

Let Us Introduce You: Ben Broghammer By EMILY HIGGINBOTHAM Associate News Editor

Ben Broghammer’s story is one that is familiar to many: a loved one passed away after being diagnosed with cancer. However, what he decided to do afterward is where the true distinction lies. In August of 2014, only two months after his cousin, Michon Runyon, died from stomach cancer, Broghammer began creating a nonprofit charity that would fund cancer research. That foundation, now known as Project Periwinkle, has been up-and-running since May 2015. “When she was diagnosed, it was extremely difficult for me to deal with… I decided I wanted to do something to make a difference in the world,” said Broghammer, a senior Business Administration major. Broghammer described his eldest cousin as someone that he looked up to. “She was the type of person who always smiled through things, she never let the bad stuﬀ get to her,” said Broghammer. Even after she was diagnosed in July 2013, Runyon kept a positive spirit. “She fought her battle with strength and courage that is rarely replicated,” said Broghammer. However, just one year later, Runyon died in July 2014. While some react to loss by donating to find a cure, Broghammer took it a step further. “I wanted to raise money and do something I had control over,” said Broghammer. That control included decid-

ing where money would go. While some charities spend a certain percentage of money donated on the cost of running the organization, Project Periwinkle is diﬀerent. “When I set it up, everyone who is involved with it agreed that they wouldn’t take any kind of compensation for anything,” said Broghammer. “I want everything specifically to go toward finding a cure.” After having a vision in mind for what he wanted the foundation to be, Broghammer had to research what he needed to create it. “I didn’t know anything about starting a non-profit foundation, but I’m the kind of person who doesn’t take no for an answer,” said Broghammer. So he sought guidance at a law clinic that took place at Washington University. The foundation’s case was assigned to a law student, who ensured that everything, forms and all, was being conducted correctly. With all of the proper steps taken, like trademarking Project Periwinkle, a name symbolic of the ribbon color for stomach cancer awareness, Broghammer was able to submit a 501(c)(3), an IRS form that exempts a non-profit entity from federal taxes. “I kept it quiet within the family at first because I didn’t want to go for it and have it not work out,” said Broghammer. “But I decided to tell my aunt and uncle, who were Michon’s parents, and her sister the day I filed the 501(c)(3). I guess they were taken aback by it all. Speechless is a good word.”

September Events Calendar Thursday, Sept. 10, 7:00 p.m. Xavier Ballroom of College Church The “Nuns on the Bus” tour will be holding a town hall meeting as part of their seven-state journey to meet Pope Francis in Washinton D.C. The Sisters invite the SLU community to join them in coversation about transforming politics and the economy.

Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 12-13, 12:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. LouFest in Forest Park

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PERIWINKLE: Senior Ben Broghammer takes helping a cause to the next level with his own non-profit. Since the launch of Project Periwinkle, the foundation has struck up a partnership with SLU Cancer Center as their first fund recipient. “We had four or five options that we were looking at, with SLU being one of them, but SLU’s been a part of our family for a long time. They’ve impacted us, they’ve impacted me as a person.” The relationship with SLU Cancer Center began with talks about helping them with their annual ‘Billiken 5K,’ and has evolved into a partnership that will be developing for the next 8-10 months. “One thing led to another, and now we’re helping them with preventative care, education awareness programs

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and hopefully, at one point, starting a fund that goes straight to research,” said Broghammer. Along with this partnership, Project Periwinkle has started fundraising and spreading their mission to create awareness about stomach cancer. “Right now to start oﬀ, the money that’s coming in is good. Our message has reached a dozen countries, our online store ships to the countries within North America,” said Broghammer. Project Periwinkle is taking donations through their website, projectperiwinkle.org, and will be selling ‘awareness wristbands,’ window sticker decals and t-shirts.

Tuesday, Sept. 15, 4:00 p.m. DuBourg Hall Room 409 The author Micahel Palmer will read some of his poetry as part of the English department’s Sheila Nolan Whalen Reading Series. The event is free, snacks and beverages will be included.

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September 10, 2015

Crisis: Syria’s war-weary leave, are left desperate sister will volunteer to share her experiences, the do’s and don’ts, [the] best practices said Meyer, “turned to muwith her colleagues to make nicipalities in its county to this as smooth a transition share the responsibility of for the children as possible.” providing temporary and When asked about Gerpermanent housing for refmans’ wider reception to the ugees and asylum seekers. phenomenon, she had the Within a year, Linkenheimfollowing to say: “Mostly, I’m Hochstetten created 126 observing this from a contemporary housing spaces tinent away, and only get a for refugees and bought a few short and very regional building to provide permaglimpses during a visit home. nent housing for 20 asylum I think the climate is mixed. seekers. It is working on You find the entire spectrum doubling spaces in both catof positions represented, egories during this year.” from the negative, outspoHer sister, Iris, is a kinken xenophobic views, to the dergarten teacher in Linkenpositive, openly welcoming, heim-Hochstetten. While recognizing the humanitarin the U.K., she assisted in a ian crisis and making an classroom of students from eﬀort to inrelocated clude the reffamilies who ugees in our needed help society and with Engcommunilish. “This I think the climate ties. The rebrought my sponse also sister into the entire speckeeps changcontact not trum of positions ing (both only with by regular families who represented, from citizens and relocated to the negative, xepoliticians), the U.K. for nophobic views, judging by professional the events of to the positive, reasons, but the last few also with openly welcomweeks.” r e f u g e e s ,” ing, recognizing Citing said Meyer. the humanitarian an article “ A s in the GerLinkencrisis. man newsheim-Hochpaper Die stetten pre-Evelyn Meyer, Zeit, Meyer pared for Associate Prof. explained the arrival of German that 180,000 of refugees, applicants the mayor have been formed a granted asytask force lum, and that with volunthis number could rise to teers to welcome the refu800,000 by year’s end. Gergees to our community and many’s Vice Chancellor, Sigfind ways to support them mar Gabriel, said that the in their transition to life in country could accept half Germany.” Residents cona million refugees per year centrated their eﬀorts on for the foreseeable future, helping the newcomers with suggesting that the refugees the German language, pa(many of whom are young) perwork, employment and could contribute to the Gergetting around town. man work force. Meyer’s sister’s decision “I hope that we can susto accept refugee children tain it and integrate them,” into her classroom was based said Meyer, “but I also hope on her prior experience that the conflicts in their abroad. Currently, German home countries will come laws on class size prevent to an end. Relocating is not Iris’ school from taking on easy, especially under these additional refugee students. circumstances and the many “Now other kindergartens obstacles they face in their in town need to step up,” search for a safe place to live.” said Meyer, “and I’m sure my Continued from Page 1

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GGP: A dynamic ‘gateway’ to global study Continued from Page 1

“global gateway” to fulfill program requirements through an e-portfolio reflecting their work. The designation also doubles as an enhancement to create students who, upon graduation, will be viable and valuable in the modern workplace. One notable aspect of the GGP is that it is cross-disciplinary. Reaching out to all fields of study, the co-curricular formatting of the program allows for deep inquiry outside of the classroom. It is through lectures, events, organizations and clubs that the student will be able to create their e-portfolio and learn essential skills, such as utilizing a global perspective, global-level inquiry and

global engagement. “This program is a few years in the making, combining the talents of eight faculty members from across the academic board. We have truly created a program that specifically displays and uplifts the supplemental enrichment standards,” said Annie Rosenkranz, program manager. She added, “[the production] of academic artifacts is to coincide with courses the student is already taking.” Monica Kavanaugh, the program coordinator and a graduate student, commented, “SLU’s students are already globally minded, so they are an easy fit into the program’s outline.” Rosenkranz adds, “The GGP’s mission and structure is not

intended to add workload to the student. It is designed to be a centering point of global activities already in place, on campus for students…[Applicants are] students who may not consciously think about these programs, but could benefit well from their outcomes.” Students have also given the program positive reviews. Oﬀering a postundergrad view, Nena Koseva, an International Aﬀairs graduate student, stated, “No doubt the U.S. is becoming more diverse by the minute. Employers are looking for adaptability in regards to global issues. I would have absolutely applied if given the opportunity.” The GGP is open to un-

dergraduate students from any major who are interested in developing global- and self-awareness, cultivating intercultural competence and engaging in service to the world. “We are looking for a wide variety of students,” concludes Rosenkranz, “It doesn’t matter if you speak seven languages, are interested in study abroad or just want to become globally minded. It is the inclusivity that makes the program stand-out and worth taking note.” The program is slated for long term success. New partnerships are already in the works for support applications, more community partners and fluid active advancement of the program.

SLU jumps in national collegiate ranking

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Ellen Hutti / The University News

TOP 100: A SLU student takes a study break on the patio of the Samuel Cupples house. After achieving the No. 99 position in last year’s US News and World Report listing of the country’s top colleges, SLU jumped to No. 96 in this year’s report. Tied in this position with SLU are Florida State University and the University of Alabama.

THE SLU SCOOP All Information Provided by Department of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness

Noteworthy relocations

Wednesday, Sept. 2

7:48 a.m.. - FIRE ALARM;

Smoke from overcooked food activated the smoke detector in the 6th floor west kitchen of Demattais Hall. The area was ventilated and the alarm reset, with students allowed to enter. No fire or damage to property. 10:18 a.m. - STEALING OVER $500:

A Saint Louis University Grounds Department employee reported that an individual near Morrissey Hall stole a gas powered backpack blower that had been on the ground, alongside a University utility cart. After taking the backpack blower, and placing it into the trunk of a car, the individual drove away, last seen eastbound on Lindell. St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department responded and a report was filed by that agency. A review of camera footage in the area was begun by the Department of Public Safety Investigator. A Grounds Department supervisor did respond to the scene.

Housing and Residence Life, formerly located in Brown Hall within the Village complex, has moved to the Refectory Hall in DuBourg 157. The space was formerly used for oﬃces, meetings and conferences.

10:34 a.m. - STEALING UNDER $500:

A client at the Parish Center of College Church facility reported the theft of her cellular phone that she had left unattended on a charger in the waiting area. Staff at the Parish Center were notified.

Ryan Quinn / The University News

12:40 p.m. - PANIC ALARM;

DPS received a “ panic alarm” from Lab Room #854. Room was checked and all was secure. Building manager was notified. Cause for alarm to be activated was unknown.

Queen’s Daughters Hall, next to Morrissey Hall, now houses a Student Visit Center. The building and its staﬀ will serve to inform prospective students.

10:52 p.m. - FIRE ALARM;

A broken sprinkler head in the garage of The Flats caused a fire alarm activation with an evacuation. SLFD responded and were able to fix the broken sprinkler head. Maintenance also responded. Occupants were allowed back into the building.

Be a Responsible Billiken STOP. CALL. REPORT. 314-977-3000 witness.slu.edu dps.slu.edu

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September 10, 2015

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September 10, 2015 sports@unewsonline.com Lexie Vasos, Sports Editor Lauren Tondl, Assoc. Sports Editor

Women’s soccer stuns in 5-0 win over IPFW

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LEFT TO RIGHT: Senior forward Livi Logan-Wood, junior forward Kirsten Clemens, junior forward Christina Rodriguez, junior midfielder Shaney Sakamoto and freshman forward Isabella Palazzolo all record goals in the team’s home victory over IPFW. This was the second time this season that the Billikens have scored five goals in a shutout game, the other being against SMU. By LEXIE VASOS Sports Editor

The Saint Louis women’s soccer team (2-1) traveled to Toyota Park in Bridgeview, Ill., to play Northwestern (31) on Sept. 4. Northwestern’s Niki Sebo ripped a ball over senior Billiken keeper Hanna Benben giving the Wildcats a 1-0 lead, which they would maintain at the end of the first 45 minutes. Benben recorded four stops before a lineup change found sophomore Tristin Stuteville in goal for the start of the second. The Wildcats gave themselves some breathing room in the 63rd minute with a goal from the top of the box that snuck into the far

post. Senior forward Livi Logan-Wood finally got the Billikens on the board in the 89th minute with freshman forward Lindsay Sands recording her team-leading third assist on the season. Logan-Wood now leads the team’s offense with three goals. Although six different Billikens had a shot on goal, SLU could not recover from their deficit and fell 2-1 to Northwestern. The Billikens returned home to finish up their split Labor Day Weekend schedule on Sept. 6 against Indiana University – Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) (0-5). SLU showed no mercy toward the Mastodons. Logan –Wood began the onslaught with an

unstoppable blast from 15 yards out in the 22nd minute. The offense kept up the pressure and found the back of the net two more times in five minutes. Junior forward Cristina Rodriguez assisted junior forward Kirsten Clemens on a 16-yard goal that beat the keeper. Sands assisted in the final score of the three-goal run with a beautiful cross to Rodriguez, who shot it into the right side of the net. The Billikens entered the locker room, after a dominating performance, with a 3-0 lead. SLU did not back off the gas pedal heading into the second 45. Junior midfielder Shaney Sakamoto recorded her second goal of the season with a rolling shot to the goal-

ie’s left side; sophomore defender Molly Ream is credited with the assist. SLU finished the game with a spectacular corner kick that snuck into the far post from freshman forward Isabella Palazzolo in the 88th minute. This is SLUs second 5-0 victory, and is the first time they have scored at least five goals in a minimum of two games since 2006. Head coach Katie Shields played 25 different players, with none playing more than 65 minutes. On utilizing a large number of players, Shields commented, “getting three goals in the first half allows us to do a lot of different things in the second half and try to improve on certain aspects of the game.” Eight

Men’s soccer shuts out Memphis in 3-0 victory By LAUREN TONDL Associate Sports Editor

The men’s soccer team can’t be stopped at Hermann Stadium., or anywhere else, for that matter. The 14-game home win streak continues, as the Billikens move to 2-0 on the season.The Billikens defeated Memphis 3-0 last Friday, avenging their 4-0 loss to the Tigers last fall. The men came out strong with a shot from senior defender Tyler David off a corner-kick three minutes into the game. The game was at a deadlock for the remainder of the first half, with four shots on goal for the Billikens and only one for the Tigers. Each team had a goal called back. David was offside and Memphis had a hand ball right before the end of the first half. Along with the tight score was the tension between the two teams, having a history of past games between them and similar styles of physical play. Several yellow cards were issued, and an argument broke out between players late in the first half. The men regrouped physically and mentally for the second half to attempt to break

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the tie, and senior midfielder David Graydon entered the second half as a substitute with just that mentality. The Billikens earned a corner, and senior defender Filip Pavisic knocked the ball into the back of the net for the 1-0 lead. The Bills kept it coming in the 61st minute after senior defender Marco Heskamp took on his defender on the flank and got a cross off to find the head of senior forward Vince Cicciarelli, putting the Billikens ahead 2-0. SLU went for a third four minutes later with a hustle play by freshman forward Anthony Brown and a selfless slip pass to an unmarked Cicciarelli, giving the senior his second goal of the game and third of the season. This game brought out the team leadership offensively, defensively and off the field. David held down the back line and Cicciarelli led the frontrunners through. Head coach Mike McGinty tied it all together by making sure the men were fulfilling their roles and successfully breaking down the Tigers’ defense. David feels that it is his role to step up, as the team is younger overall this year and

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BICYCLE: Senior defender Filip Pavisic tries a bicycle kick in front of the Memphis goal. He would score in the 50th. it is what he has learned from those before him. “Being a senior and having four years of experience, I definitely have to be more of a leader,” David said. “This year, we have a bunch of younger guys and guys who haven’t stepped into as big of roles, so it’s a big

leadership role for me.” On the other side of the ball, Cicciarelli runs the front line. This is his first season as a Billiken, but that doesn’t mean he can’t find a way to See “Men’s” on Page 6

Wood commented on the win, stating, “This is the most successful team I’ve been a part of in my four years at SLU. It has been amazing to see this program grow and be a part of the early stages of its development. Despite our losses, we haven’t been shut out yet and have scored four or more goals in three games”. oganWood was nominated for the Senior CLASS Award on Sept. 8. She has recorded 13 goals, five of which were game-winners, and three assists in her career. She has started every game since the beginning of her junior season. The Billikens hope to carry this momentum into their next game at SIUE on Sept. 11 and Drake on Sept. 13.

Volleyball: Splits at home By VIVEK GORIJALA Staff Writer

The Marcia E. Hamilton Classic, hosted at Saint Louis University’s Chaifetz Pavilion, saw SLU’s Women’s Volleyball lose to Top 25 teams, BYU and Purdue but win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff. Their matches next weekend will take place in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, at the Crimson-White Tournament, where they will face Virginia, Troy, and Alabama. SLU’s Marcia E. Hamilton Classic matches opened poorly with a sweep of the Billikens by #12 BYU, who won 1725, 11-25, 14-25. Sophomore outside hitter, Nenye Okoro, led the team with six kills and junior outside hitter, Danielle Rygelski, was close behind with five kills. The match saw senior setter, Meredith Boe, tally 18 assists while freshman setter, Camila Rivas, notched four assists. Junior middle blocker, Taylor Paulson had the highest hitting percentage on the team, posting a relatively efficient .231 per-

centage. Sophomore libero, Mackenzie Long, finished the match with 11 digs on defense for SLU. Despite the loss, Chaifetz Arena recorded 862 attendees--by far the largest crowd seen this season. The Billikens rebounded strongly with a 3-0 sweep against Arkansas-Pine Bluff, winning 25-16, 25-12, 25-11. Rygelski led the team’s offense in the first set with six kills on only nine swings, while defensively Long had an outstanding eight digs. The second set saw an even wider margin of victory for the Billikens, 13, as the Billikens had two blocks each from junior middle blocker, Maryann Ejele, and freshman outside hitter, Monica Loftus. The third set saw Rygelski improve her efficiency from the first, recording six kills on eight attacks with no errors. The match saw Rygelski lead with 16 kills and a .583 hitting percentage, both of which were See “Volleyball” on Page 6

BY LEXIE VASOS, SPORTS EDITOR

FEAR

WHO TO CHEER: NFL After a long and dramatic hiatus, NFL Football is kicking off the 2015-2016 season Sept. 10 on NBC when the Pittsburgh Steelers take on the New England Patriots in Foxboro. Tom Brady will be under center after federal judge Richard Berman reversed his Deflategate four game suspension. That ruling was overturned on Sept. 3. The Pats are predicted to win by a touchdown.

different players had at least one shot on goal. SLU also recorded their second shutout of the season on account of the tag-team performance by Benben (two saves) and Stuteville (one save). Shields commented on the shutout performance stating that “not giving up any goals and not giving them a ton of shots at our goal…that was a positive”. Logan-Wood stays on top on the scoring leaderboard with four goals and a total of eight points as the Billikens advance to 3-2. This victory means that the women’s team has won their first three home games for the first time since 2006. The Billikens have recorded an astounding 16 goals in five games. Logan-

WHO TO JEER: NEBRASKA’S DEFENSE The Nebraska Cornhuskers thought that they had beat BYU, but with a score of 28-27, the Cougars lined up on the 42 yard-line with one second left in regulation. BYU quarterback Tanner Mang threw a Hail Mary towards the end zone. Wide receiver Mitch Mathews was covered by five Nebraska defensemen, but none were able to prevent the winning touchdown.

WHO TO FEAR: KRIS BRYANT Rookie Chicago Cubs infielder Kris Bryant made a statement on Sept. 6 when he hit a 495 foot home run to help his team sweep the Diamondbacks 6-4. The home run was the farthest hit at Wrigley field this season and marked his 23rd home run on the season. The only rookie in Cubs franchise history with more home runs in a season is Billy Williams who recorded 25 in 1961.

September 10, 2015

SPORTS

This week in sports

Men’s: Only program in NCAA that has not lost at Tweet of the home in three seasons @DjokerNole

“Finding my rhythm is glorious #ashestadium #2015usopen.”

Scores from the week Men’s Soccer Friday, Sept. 4 Memphis Billikens

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Women’s Soccer Friday, Sept. 4 Northwestern Billikens

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Sunday, Sept. 6 IPFW Billikens

0 5

Volleyball Friday, Sept. 4 BYU Billikens

3 0

Saturday, Sept. 5 Arkansas-Pine Bluff Billikens

0 3

Purdue Billikens

3 1

Tuesday, Sept. 8 Western Illinois Billikens

0 3

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use his experience to lead the team to victory. He sees the importance of team chemistry to gain trust in his teammates. “I think I came in [to the team] and they all took me into the family,” Cicciarelli said. “They are really great guys. Off the field, it’s a good time and a family atmosphere.” McGinty continues to expect the best from his players during practice and gametime performance. Although he wanted a stronger outcome offensively in the first half, he’s proud of their composure to put things away in the second. “I thought we played well, but it would have been nice to get a goal in the first half,” McGinty said. “Memphis made it tough, but the guys stuck to it and didn’t panic. It was a pretty good result and we got everyone in the match.” The Billikens are now unbeaten in 20 consecutive

matches at home, an NCAA record. Hermann Stadium, and those who fill its stands, continues to be a source of confidence for the team. “I think the fans help quite a bit,” McGinty said. “It’s a lot more fun to play in front of a crowd that’s cheering you on and spurring you on. The guys are braver and more confident at home.” For the second week in a row, Cicciarelli was named the Atlantic-10 Player of the Week. He was also named to the College Soccer News’ National Team of the Week. Cicciarelli’s three goals this season currently leads the team. David also received an impressive nomination for the Senior CLASS Award. He has been an important asset to the Billikens’ backline. SLU takes on Akron on Sept. 11 and No. 23 Louisville on Sept. 15 away from Hermann. Both are key matches in their non-conference play this season.

HEADER: Senior forward Vince Cicciarelli’s header goal to the far post gave SLU a 2-0 advantage over Memphis. Saint Louis Athletics

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Senior forward Vince Cicciarelli was one of the new additions to the Billiken roster this year as a transfer from Notre Dame. Cicciarelli has played a vital role in SLU’s success in the first two games of the season. He scored his first goal in a Billiken uniform in double overtime in the 1-0 victory in the season opener at Tulsa. Cicciarelli carried this momentum into the home opener against Memphis on Sept. 4, which extended the Billikens home win streak to 14 games. His goals were only four mintues apart and helped seal the 3-0 win. He currently leads the team in goals with three.

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The women’s field hockey team headed out to the Sunshine State to face UC Davis, California and Pacific over the long weekend. They lost 3-0, 7-1 and 3-0 respectively. The Billikens held fast for the first 14 minutes until UC Davis’s, Courtney Hazy, tipped one in off of a driven pass from another teammate. They made it 2-0 in the next four minutes with a goal from Courtney Hessler. Their final goal came soon after by Jamie Garcia, fired from outside. The women took a day off before their next match on Saturday against California. SLU struggled to recover from the earlier loss and could not execute against the attacking California squad. Sophomore midfielder, Morgan Crowe, scored the Billikens’ first goal of the season on a penalty stroke. The lone goal was Crowe’s third career score. However, the Bills recorded six shots on goal from freshman midfielder, Carly Kissinger, sophomore forward, Kristin Collins and Crowe, putting some punch in their offense and allowing for a chance to build off of opportunities created on the attacking side of the game. SLU’s offense continued to progress in their final match against Pacific. The Billikens created several opportunities and had 11 shots, with four being on goal. However, none of these proved successful in the 3-0 loss. Sophomore midfielder, Katie Moss, had a game-high four shots, and junior forward Maya Bentley tallied two shots. Senior goalkeeper Tori Westhead collected ten saves. This performance tied her season high

and brings her saves on the season to 38. Sunday’s game proved the broad range of attacking potential in the Billiken squad with four players having good looks at the cage. “We were able to generate our offense more than usual and there was a great team effort and hard work all around,” sophomore midfielder, Emily Myers, said. “Our scoring opportunities have been improving with each game. We are able to hit the entry balls and just need to execute getting tips and touches to put the ball away.” The defensive side of the game was also a turning point for the Billikens. Senior goalie, Tori Westhead, had ten saves tying her record high. The Billikens also allowed fewer shots on goal than any of the other games over the weekend. “Our defense is where our team generates the play from,” Myers said. “We have a strong backfield that helps start the play. They are very good about starting communication up the field.” The women head up north to Iowa City to face Stanford and Iowa on Sept. 12 and 13 looking for their first win of the season and to build from their progress on and off the field. “Next week will be some very hard competition, but our team is looking forward to proving ourselves and making a statement against these top teams,” Myers said. “Iowa and Stanford will definitely improve our skill and give us the opportunity to put our hard work above everything else.” They will play Missouri State and VCU at Soccer Park on Sept. 17 and Sept.20.

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SPIKE: Sophomore outside hitter Nenye Okoro spikes the ball past Western Illinois blockers. She recorded five kills in the opening set, helping SLU to a 25-20 victory.

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match highs for her. SLU’s final match in the tournament was a 3-1 loss against #24 Purdue. Purdue took the first two sets 23-25 and 18-25, respectively, while the Billikens pulled one back with a 25-23 third set victory. However, Purdue completed their victory with a 22-25 fourth set win over the Billikens. Paulson managed four kills on eight attacks in the first set, while not committing an error. Rygelski posted another six-kill set in the second against Purdue, but the Billikens fell seven points short. The third saw a close victory for the Billikens, as the team recorded 26 digs and Paulson notched five kills on eight attacks with, once again, no errors. The loss in the fourth set saw four kills apiece for

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Rygelski and Paulson. Rygelski posted a double-double in the Purdue match, with 17 kills and 14 digs. The tournament proved an individually successful one for Paulson, who was named to the All-Tournament team with 22 kills, five blocks, and a .315 hitting percentage. SLU continued their schedule against Western Illinois on Sept. 8. Okoro recorded five kills in the opening set resulting in a 25-20 SLU victory. Rygelski lead the Billiken offense with 14 kills and a .522 attack percentage. She lead

SLU in the second set with five kills and helped complete the 25-17 win. She kept the momentum in the third set with six kills on 10 attempts and only one error. SLU finished the sweep, winning the third set 2517. Boe had an outstanding performance for the Billikens, recording 32 assists in the match, which was the best for either team. Gilbert, who had to adjust to playing middle blocker instead of right side hitter, had a team high five blocks for the Billikens. The Billikens will return home on Sept. 19 and 23.

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FASHION: Mix and match diﬀerent pieces for your own unique look (as pictured above). Going back to school provides the opportunity to be as individual as you want with fashion. By MEGHAN LOFTUS Contributor

When I think about the “back to school” season, clothes are one of the first things that come to mind. For most people, this probably isn’t the case, but fashion is a huge part of who I am. Instead of going out and buying a new planner and pencils, I will look for the cutest glasses and school shoes. This September and October, the New York Times has established geek chic as the new “it” style for the fall.

Seen on the runways of Miu Miu and Gucci, geek chic seems like it would be hard to pull oﬀ. I actually think that this trend will be manageable for the college girl on a budget. Geek chic consists of clunky specs, mixing of patterns, structured pieces and, of course, the best book bag you can find. All babies of the ‘90s will be happy to hear that short skirts are back. Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs and Carven all had mini skirts in their spring shows. Short skirts carry the bad reputation of

being oﬀ-limits after the age of 14. In reality, short skirts can flatter silhouettes of all ages because they lengthen the look of your legs. Slimming your figure, these skirts come in so many diﬀerent styles- jean, suede, and corduroy, just to name a few. Add some tights, and these skirts will take you right into October. Pair your skirt with a collared shirt to bring this look back to geek chic. A patterned collared shirt is one of the essentials for the fashion’s geek aspect. Chanel,

Fay and Alexander Wang all showed lots of plaid on their runways for this fall as well, which is such a good transition pattern for clothing. Pieces that work for two seasons are the best kind of pieces. If you invest in a spring flannel, it works for almost three seasons too, which is perfect for saving money and staying on trend. Accessories are an important part of every outfit. When it comes to this September, the chunkier the piece, the better it is. Earrings, necklaces, glasses, everything should be a statement. Despite past seasons of big jewelry with minimal design, I anticipate lots of sparkle this fall. Find your grandma’s broaches and your mother’s wedding earrings to add a vintage feel to your outfit. If you’re dressing geek chic, this step of accessorizing is so much more important than any other style. Accessorizing is your opportunity to make the outfit more feminine. Two words for you: lady loafers. As a decently tall girl, this makes me so excited. A low heel that is sophisticated and classy- does it get any better? Loafers can be dangerous, though. There is a fine line between chic and looking like you raided your great aunt’s closet. My advice is to find loafers that have a modern twist. Make this piece your pop of See “Chic” on Page 8

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Wonder Years: Band wows with their fourth album

90-second interlude into the excellent track “Cardinals”, which starts with the lyrics The Wonder Years re“Cardinal crashed into my leased their fourth fullwindow, I think he might die. length album, “No Closer to I’ll plan him a funeral, I’ll read Heaven”, this week. It is as his last rites.” Just further evsolid of work as they’ve ever idence that the album deals done, and quite possibly one with some heavier issues. of the best albums of 2015. “Cigarettes & Saints” is a For those not familiar, The clear standout on the album, Wonder Years are a pop punk and is another song with band from Pennsylvania that deep lyrical content. Remihas stretched the genre’s niscent of “The Devil In My limits with every one of their Bloodstream” from their releases since 2010’s “The previous album, “The GreatUpsides”. They have touched est Generation,” the pure on topics throughout these emotion that is in singer Dan four albums Campbell’s that one voice is might not asenough to sociate with The pure emotion make one’s pop punk: hair stand anxiety, dethat is in singer Dan up on their pression, Campbell’s voice arms. The and unceris enough to make Wonder tainty about Years have one’s hair stand up life, just to dealt with name a few. on their arm. drug adThough you diction and might think death in past these topsongs, but ics may be “Saints” might just be the too heavy for any musician best when it comes to this to cover while being able to sensitive subject. If you’re to have a mainstream fanbase, listen to just one song from they do it in such a way that this album, make it this one. it is welcoming to any and all “Stained Glass Ceilings” listeners. This is because, no is another album highlight, matter what, you can relate with a feature from letlive.’s to some aspect of their muvocalist Jason Butler, another sic, and as a listener, that’s band that is constantly pushso much more rewarding ing the boundaries of the than just listening to mupunk/hardcore genre. This, sic for the sake of listening. to me, was an unexpected The band continues this trend in “Heaven”, and they do it magically. The album See “Wonder” on Page 8 opener “Brothers &” is a By TOM BERGAN Contributor

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Everyone has had the occasional awkward encounter with someone from their past. You bump into them at the store and politely spend a few minutes chatting with them, hoping that your suggestion to catch up soon is just taken as an obligatory courtesy. In Joel Edgerton’s “The Gift”, this exact casual happenstance reignites a strange relationship between former high school acquaintances. “The Gift”, in which he also acts, marks the directorial debut for Edgerton. First starting out acting in low-budget Australian television shows and films, Edgerton has slowly crept his way into the Hollywood spotlight as a prominent

screenwriter, actor and now director. He has a knack for working in films that ask important moral questions that one would not typically think of, as seen in his acting roles in “The Square,” “Wish You Were Here” and “Felony.” “The Gift” is his finest analysis of our consciences and the ability to make the right ethical decisions. The film begins with a happily married couple, Simon (Jason Bateman) and Robyn (Rebecca Hall), as they relocate to Los Angeles for a fresh start. While the couple goes furniture shopping, a stranger with dark eyes and an ominous presence is seen lurking in the background. He finally approaches, revealing it to be See “Gift” on Page 8

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HERO: Charlie Cox stars as Daredevil (above) in the Netflix show of the same name. Detailing the story of a young man who lost his sight as a child in an accident, one which also heightened all of his other senses, Daredevil is fast-paced and gritty. By NATALIE RIOPELLE Associate Arts Editor

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I’ve been sucked into quite a few TV shows during my two decades on this earth (some of them more embarrassing than others—I’m looking at you Real Housewives), but very few have been as well-crafted and all around enjoyable as Netflix’s Daredevil. The origin story of comic legend Stan Lee and artist Bill Everett’s brainchild, Daredevil introduces those unfamiliar with the over 200 comic books in the Marvel series to Matt Murdock—attorney at law and part-time superhero. Blinded as a child while sav-

ing an elderly man from being killed by a truck carrying radioactive chemcals, Murdock gains superhuman senses at the expense of his sight. Raised by a loving yet struggling single father, Murdock’s troubled childhood leads to his fight for justice in adulthood, both as a lawyer and as the masked vigilante eventually dubbed Daredevil. Charlie Cox stars as Matt Murdock, and is convincing in both of Murdock’s roles: “mild-mannered” attorney and uncompromising crusader. Murdock is flanked by good guy buddies: best friend Foggy Nelson (Elden

Henson) and Karen Page (Deborah Ann Woll) who are unaware of Murdock’s second identity. On the opposite end of the morality spectrum lies Wilson Fisk (Vincent D’Onofrio), a villain who is equal parts repugnant and pitiable. Fisk dreams of changing the New York City neighborhood of Hell’s Kitchen — the neighborhood both he and Murdock grew up in, albeit in different decades — into a “better place,” although his means of making it so are dubious at best. It quickly becomes clear that something must be done to keep the neighborhood safe from Wil-

son Fisk—enter Daredevil. Being that I haven’t read the Marvel comic books that the TV series is based on, I can’t say if it remains true to the original material, but I can say that, whether modified or not, it is awesome—really, really awesome. It’s a violent show full of hand-to-hand combat and graphic deaths, but not to the level of gratuitousness. Its storyline is dark, sad and very compelling, and its cast kicks butt (literally and figuratively). Do you have Netflix? Do you See Daredevil on Page 8

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like cool stunts? Like well-developed characters and surprising plot twists? If you answered yes to any of these obnoxious rhetorical questions, then forgive me for them and give Daredevil a try; the entire first season is available on Netflix.

Although a second season has not officially been announced yet, the level of fandom it has already achieved leads me to believe that Daredevil’s return is a pretty safe bet. So, spare an hour and watch Daredevil—pretty soon you’ll too find yourself finished with the first season and begging for the second.

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someone Simon used to go to school with, Gordon, who goes by “Gordo” (Edgerton). Not long after, random gifts begin to appear on Simon and Robyn’s doorstep. The creepy but kind gestures lead to the couple inviting Gordo over for dinner. After a fair share of uncomfortable pauses and forced conversation, the socially awkward Gordo leaves. Simon jokes that they used to tease him and call him ‘Gordo the Weirdo’ in high school, but Robyn still feels pity for him. Gordo’s gifts become grander and his unannounced home visits to Robyn during the day begin to send Simon over the edge. Simon ends the couple’s friendship with Gordo, as he poses a threat to the idyllic lifestyle that Simon and Robyn have set out to have in California. After terminating the friendship, strange thing begin to happen. Water is left running in the kitchen, the koi fish in the pond out front die and the family dog mysteriously disappears. These subtle occurrences have you

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collaboration, because The Wonder Years usually stick with singers from similar pop punk bands, such as Fireworks or Man Overboard. Nonetheless, the collaboration works perfectly, and the lyrics are some of the best of the album. The song addresses headon the systematic racism that has been coming to light in mainstream news in the past few years. The hurt in Campbell’s voice as he says “Maybe I could’ve done something. Maybe I could’ve made a diﬀerence”, followed by Butler wailing out “With everyone built the same then how come building’s so hard for you,” is an-

other guaranteed hair-raising moment from the sextet. On the non-lyrical, musical side of the album, the band is at the top of their game as well. Mike Kennedy’s drumming is booming and will leave the listener defenseless against the urge to tap along viciously. The guitars float in an out of the music seamlessly during verses and come in full force during the full-on choruses that The Wonder Years have become so well known for. Josh Martin’s deep bass drives the songs forward, and rounds out the sound in what very well could be the best produced Wonder Years album to date. It seems that the listener is hearing exactly what the band envisioned,

with nothing being lost in the translation between the cutting and mixing room. The Wonder Years aren’t afraid to cover the hard topics in their albums, and after listening to “No Closer to Heaven,” the listener will be pondering a lot of deep life questions, which is what makes this album one to listen to. Some may not like that, but I feel as if the majority will be amazed by this album. As The Wonder Years sometimes point out in their music, life does not always go how you may want it to. But if they keep making music on the curent level of their newest ablbum, we’ll all be a little bit better oﬀ, regardless of how everything else turns out.

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Chic: Be you It is all about balance between geeky pieces and color. Find a loafer that’s a chic pieces to successfully glossy white or a cobalt blue. achieve this look. That will make your look one If you do try the geek chic to remember. look, don’t On a be afraid to chillier be bold, to fall evebe that girl n i n g , who wears a It is all about baladd a collard shirt white and glasses ance between geeky blazer to class. Be pieces and chic to your the one to pieces...the start of look. If wear lady the year is a time to you’re loafers simfeeling ply because recreate your look. bold, go the y ’re Be creative, be bold, for one amazing, be you. w i t h to wear a shoulder jean mini p a d s . skirt even This will if you’re 20. pull the The start of whole the year is a time to recreate style together and maybe your look. Be bold, be crethrow your fellow fashionisative, be you. tas over the edge. Continued from Page 7

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During every presidential election cycle there are fringe candidates. These men and women usually garner support from a small subset of either the Republican or Democratic parties, but are rarely able to generate substantial polling numbers, much less sustain them. When businessman and reality TV personality Donald Trump announced his presidential campaign in June, many lumped him in with fringe candidates of years past, including Fred Thompson, Michele Bachmann and Ron Paul. But something unexpected and startling has happened in the nearly three months since Trump’s announcement: He has risen quickly to the top of the crowded GOP field and has shown no signs of slowing down, despite numerous miscues. Trump kicked off his campaign with a press conference, during which he infamously quipped that the majority of undocumented

Mexican immigrants coming to America are drug dealers, criminals and “rapists.” After the first Republican debate, Trump made disgusting comments about Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly, calling her a “bimbo” and insinuating that she must have been menstruating while moderating the debate. The news media were quick to pounce on the unfathomable statements, but they ultimately did nothing to erode his support among the voting bloc of the right. If anything, he saw a rise in the polls. Trump has been brash. He has been bombastic. He has been arrogant. He has gone after everyone from Kelly, to one-time-GOP-frontrunner Jeb Bush to NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. His desultory campaign pays little attention to detail or reason. And yet, it’s working. Trump is leading his fellow Republican candidates by significant margins at both the state and national levels. Nationally, Trump has been grabbing an average of approx-

imately 28 percent of Republican primary voters according to four major polls taken since mid-August. That puts him more than twice as far ahead as second-place Ben Carson. On the state level, Trump’s support is still impressive. An NBC News/Marist poll, released Sept. 6, showed Trump with a seven-point lead in Iowa and a 16-point lead in New Hampshire. The most recent major poll for South Carolina, released Aug. 25 by Monmouth University, showed Trump with a 15-point lead. And no polls have come out to suggest that Trump’s lead is slipping in any way. What are we to make of such an unlikely surge by “The Donald”? Could his momentum truly carry him to wins in early voting states — Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina and beyond? Why do so many people treat a presumed joke candidate so seriously? In many ways, Trump appeals to the id of the far right of the Republican Party. Like Tea Party candidates before

him, he rails against Washington insiders and opts for offensive, polarizing rhetoric when addressing problems within our country. As someone who is not a career politician, he appeals to those fed up with a broken system, even though his lack of political experience is one of the many reasons why a Trump presidency would be destined to fail from the start. Trump does not play by the rules, and he certainly lacks tact. There is concern from the GOP leaders that he would make a laughing stock of the party on a national stage, should he win the nomination. Establishment candidates — mainly Jeb Bush and Scott Walker — will certainly make moves to regain ground in the polls, but the damage could already be done. Trump’s support has well surpassed fringe candidates of the past, and he has earned his place among the GOP frontrunners. But his candidacy may sink the Republican Party in a critical election cycle.

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Kim Davis does not have the right to discriminate On June 26, 2015, the Supreme Court handed down its opinion in Obergefell v. Hodges, making same-sex marriage legal nationwide. On Sept. 3, Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis was ordered to jail on contempt of court charges for refusing to obey a federal court order to issue same-sex marriage licenses in Rowan County. Davis, an Apostolic Christian who claimed she withheld marriage licenses “under God’s authority,” has brought on outrage from both ends of the political spectrum. Despite the fact that she was elected as a Democrat,

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many on the left have vilified her, while their right-wing counterparts applaud her. Davis has framed her case as one of religious liberty, saying that she is within her rights to refuse to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples because doing so goes against her conscience. While many Evangelical Christians have rushed to Davis’ defense, there appears to be little legal precedent to back her up. U.S. District Judge David Bunning rejected that argument and ordered Davis to jail when she refused to follow his order to begin issuing licenses.

Two Republican presidential candidates have come out in support of Davis. Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee has said Davis is “fighting judicial tyranny” and has demanded her immediate release, even going as far as circulating an online petition through his campaign site and holding a rally outside the correctional facility where she was being detained. According to Huckabee, Davis is only required to uphold the law “if it’s right.” Meanwhile, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio has said that the federal govern-

ment should allow Davis to break the law because she is religiously opposed to it. “Our nation was founded on the human right of religious freedom, and our elected leaders have a duty to protect that right by ensuring that no one is forced by the government to violate their conscience and deeply held religious beliefs about traditional marriage,” Rubio said. Davis’ lawyer, Mat Staver, of Liberty Counsel, even had the gall to compare his client’s situation to that of the Jews in Nazi Germany. “…What happened in

Nazi Germany ... first, they removed the Jews from government public employment, then they stopped patronizing them in their private businesses, then they continued to stigmatize them, then they were the ‘problems,’ then they killed them,” Staver said. Likening Davis’ short stint in a correctional facility to the horrors experienced by millions of innocent people at the hands of the Nazi regime is obscene. It should not be accepted. But we should not allow the lawyer’s ridiculous comparison to overshadow the real issue here.

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September 10, 2015

OPINION & EDITORIALS

We can mitigate the meanness Time to expand

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along with many other things, allow us to hide from what we might otherwise profess publicly (that we believe in justice, that we work for peace, that we long for love, that we have faith in Jesus). And, in the obscurity of anonymity, we end up doing the opposite of what we claim to believe. Vitriol on the Internet is, perhaps, the most obvious medium for people to attack others, to display meanness that would otherwise be unacceptable in face-to-face interaction. Read any newspaper article, from any source, online, and you are bound to find a string of comments following it that are astounding in their meanness. This is not to say that discussions are bad, but there is a difference between being a constructive member of a conversation and being an uncharitable rabble-rouser. Meanness is, of course, a part of the human condition; we are imperfect beings. And most people, when confronted about their unkindness, would probably retract and rethink. Forgiveness is real, and each day we start over with new chances to “throw away everything and follow Him.” But, we should take every opportunity that we have to throw everything off balance, ourselves – to be kind or to be counter-cultural, as Jesus was counter-cultural. This is what I think O’Connor means. This is what I think Ted meant when he chose those words as one of his final lessons. What a misfit.

We have already failed Syria: US must do more to help migrants

Following the Sept. 2 release of several photos featuring a three-year-old Syrian boy drowned and lying dead on the beaches of a Turkish resort, local and national news, as well as social media platforms, were filled with the warning “caution, disturbing images follow”. To say that these photos, these encapsulations of real occurrences, are “disturbing” — “a break in the order or settled state” — of a reality, is to lie. For what we saw on Wednesday Sept. 2, an image of a red-shirted Syrian boy — a child refugee trying to find a better life in a different country, now dead, is by no means a break in the order of things. A series of photos hit the internet and caught fire, racking up shares, retweets, likes, and favorites across Facebook and twitter, and making a mark across other news and social media platforms as well. The first of the photos shows the boy, garbed in a red t-shirt, his arms at his side, dead on the shores of a Turkish tourist resort. The second, equally as graphic, shows a police officer carrying him away. The boy was en route to the Greek island of Kos with his family, which, although better than the war-torn country from which he was fleeing, is by no means a safe haven for refugees. On the

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Alexander Hanel

island, refugees, according to has been a long and growing a report from Amnesty Inmigrant issue, pushing petiternational, have been beaten tions onto the White House and brutalized by locals with website demanding that the strong anti-foreigner sentiUnited States increases its Syrments. ian refugee intake from curThe image of the Syrian rently under 1,000 to 65,000. boy, Alan Kurdi, broke the The petition, which currently internet. His story has been has more than 28,000 signathe focus of the past weeks tures, was started on Aug. 31, programming on CNN, with 2015. The pervasive wave of The New York Times, Reuters, “urgency” that has characterThe Guardian, and others folized responses to the crisis belowing suit. gan with the death of Kurdi, a The shocking photos have few short days later. set the global spotlight on And therein lies how we what is being coined “Euhave drastically and overrope’s Miwhelmingly grant Crisis”. failed Syria. With HungaWhile ry just finally the “migrant While the ‘migrant allowing crises” are migrants to just recently crises’ are just repass through gaining the cently gaining the to the rest international international expoof Europe, exposure EU leadthey dein this past month ers have for serve in this or two, this probdays, warned past month against the or two, this lem goes back monumenproblem tal threat goes back that Europe’s years. As of biggest chalMay of 2015, lenge poses more than to, as Italy’s foreign minister, 7.5 million Syrians had been Paolo Gentiloni, put it, its internally displaced, with over very “soul.” 220,000 dead as of January of However, Kenneth Roth, this year. Executive Director of HuWhere were the petitions? man Rights Watch, astutely Where was the social media pointed out the hyperbole outrage? Granted, it was there. in EU leaders “apocalyptic People did notice, people did rhetoric”, as the actual size of try to spread the word, but not the refugee influx is nothing nearly on the scale that we are compared to the population seeing now. Why? needing to absorb it. “This Is it the highly disturbing ‘wave of people’ is more like level of the most recent ima trickle when considered age? Then, why did we not against the pool that must abreact the same way when a sorb it.... The influx this year video of Syrians attacked by is only 0.068 percent of the chemical warfare was released EU’s population.” two years ago this week? The tragic images of the Is it the fact that the image boy have shed light on what was of an innocent child that

shocked twitter into a retweeting frenzy? As recently as this past May of 2015, photos and reports were circulated of the aftermath of a barrel bombing on a building full of children taking tests at school. As of 2012, the world knew of the atrocities being committed against children, with reports of at least 400 child deaths and equally as many captured and tortured. And now, after all of that, we finally start a real and growing conversation about urgency in action. I am in no way saying that this is a bad thing, or that anyone who is currently advocating for quick action is in the wrong. Across the world, nations, communities and indiviuas have come together to do incredible things for our brothers and sisters in Syria. But, if we want to fully do right to those who are suffering at levels that we cannot even imagine, we need to be honest with ourselves. The image of the drowned boy is not emblematic of how the world has failed Syria; the countless images of equal brutality that came before, all without proper response, are.

workers rights

are a dedicated employee who shows up to work consistently, you should not be punished for occasionally falling ill. The U.S. currently does not require employers to provide paid sick leave to employees with short-term illness or who have family members Joshua Connelly with short-term illnesses. This means that a mother might have to choose between takPresident Obama signed ing care of a sick child and an executive order on Labor losing a day’s paycheck. SimiDay that requires federal conlarily, an individual with the tractors to provide workers flu may not be able to afford with up to seven days a year missing a day of work to see in paid sick leave. Firms rea doctor or recover at home. ceiving contracts from the This is unacceptable for any federal government will now developed nation in the 21st have to allot one hour of paid century, much less, the richsick leave for every 30 hours est nation in the history of the worked — up to 56 hours of world. While America fails to paid leave per year. support its workers, almost all The order is the latest in a of Europe and much of Latin series of moves over the past America require some level of 18 months to implement betpaid sick leave. ter benefits for federal emIn addition to earning a ployees. In February 2014, fair wage without having to Obama signed an executive choose between your health order to raise the minimum and your job, no individual wage for federal contractor should have to repress their employees to $10.10 per hour. sexual orientation or gender In July 2014, he amended identity in order to gain or two executive orders, one retain employment, or to feel originally passed by Richaccepted at work. ard Nixon and the other by In America, 19 states and Lyndon B. Johnson. The first the District prevents disof Columcrimination bia protect against fedagainst both eral employIn the Deep South, sexual oriees on the for example, you entation and grounds of gender idengender idenany time for being tity discrimitity, while gay or transgennation in the second — whether public-sector prevents fedand privateeral contracyou’re a public ofsector emtors from ployment. discriminatStill, 18 states ing during lar coporation or a have no prothe hiring tection whatprocess on soever for the basis of LGBT emsexual oriployees. In entation and the entire Deep South, for exgender identity. ample, you may be fired at any Though his small-scale time for being gay or transmoves impact only a tiny subgender — whether you’re a set of the American working public official, an executive of class, Obama’s recent execua multimillion-dollar corpotive orders provide a path toration or a fast-food cashier. ward enacting similar, necesAs Rep. David Cicilline, sary legislation at the state D-R.I., pointed out during a level. July 2015 press conference, “... In the less than two years in most states, an LGBT persince Obama increased the son can get married on Saturfederal contractor minimum day, post photos of their wedwage to $10.10 per hour, ding on Sunday and get fired many cities across the country from their job … on Monday, have passed legislation to injust because of who they are.” crease the minimum wage inHow can so many Americans crementally over the next few simply accept that our fellow years. St. Louis passed a bill in brothers and sisters are being August to raise the minimum denied these basic employwage to $11 an hour by 2018, ment rights? and bigger cities are going Obama has taken the first even further. Seattle passed a steps, but the fight for worklocal ordinance in June 2014 ers rights is far from over. Unto increase the city’s minitil workers in this country can mum wage to $15 per hour earn a decent wage, be entitled by 2021. San Francisco and to the occasional paid sick Los Angeles will also have $15 day and be protected from minimum wages by 2018 and all forms of employment dis2020, respectively. crimination, how can we be In addition to a higher satisfied with the progress we state minimum wage, evhave made? We can be proud ery worker at the state level of how far we have come, but should have the right to take we cannot stop fighting until a sick day — or seven, over workers are treated with rethe course of the year — withspect and dignity under every out losing money or the fear aspect of the law. of losing his or her job. If you

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Flannery O’Connor’s short story “A Good Man is Hard to Find” must be what makes being a high school English teacher so difficult. It’s easy to imagine parents of confused teenage readers calling school principals, complaining about the story’s myriad disturbing details – people getting killed, prominent characters using racial slurs, the bad guys triumphing in the end. O’Connor’s story is indeed frightening; in today’s culture of fragile mental health, 24 hour news, non-stop work and constant connectivity, the problems of The Misfit (O’Connor’s murderous character) seem startlingly real. The handling of guns by people with mental illnesses, unfortunately, is something that remains an issue today. The Misfit, then, may be read as a representation of what is (still) wrong with society today: that we don’t take care of one another – or that we don’t live justly (The Misfit, after all, is never caught, and ends up killing the entire cast of characters). On the surface, the story is nothing more than twisted entertainment: a chilling tale meant to make us shiver, wrap ourselves in a

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Paul Brunkhorst

blanket and never leave the passed on an opportunity to house. instruct and guide. It came as no surprise to But, indeed, it does get me me, then – being someone thinking. There must be a reawho had in fact dismissed the son O’Connor’s work endures, story as creepy gobbledygook, rankles, provokes. After all, a narrative meant to fill a high what makes us uncomfortable school syllabus and nothing often teaches us important more – when I discovered that lessons. the last few pages of the story In one of the last parahad been requested by a famgraphs of the story, The Misily friend, Fr. Theodore Rynes, fit, an escaped prisoner about SJ, to be read at his funeral. to shoot the Grandmother, This, of course, I found out afsays, “Jesus was the only One ter he died in late May of this that ever raised the dead, and year. Ted, a grandfatherly figHe shouldn’t have done it. He ure for all of the 22 years that thrown everything off balI had known him, was a notoance. If He did what He said, rious contrarian – constantly then it’s nothing for you to do pushing the buttons of his but throw away everything fellow proand follow fessors in the Him, and if English deHe didn’t, partment at then it’s nothSanta Clara ing for you to Meanness is, of Unive rs it y, do but enjoy course, part of the where he the few mintaught both utes you got we are imperfect my mother left the best and my sisway you can ter. I loved – by killing Ted, and I somebody knew him … or doing well. I rolled some other my eyes when I was informed meanness to him. No pleasure of this dying wish of his, of but meanness.” this man who’d been sojournThis is a Catholic uniing to Minneapolis twice a versity: let’s talk about faith. year for over two decades to Jesus did, indeed, “throw evvisit my family. Of course erything off balance.” If we he wants a part of that weird believe in love, in being kind, story read during his funeral in forgiving, then nothing else mass – no eulogy, just some matters. But, it seems that disturbing literary confusion that idea is under assault – that will no doubt cause Ted, even more so now than when in heaven, to smile. Now I’ve O’Connor penned The Misfit’s got them thinking, he’ll say words. “Meanness” is rampant from the pearly gates – forin our society. Cyber bullyever a good teacher. Ted never ing, gossip, rudeness – these,

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