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Center, back in Catholic hands, fully operational By JACKIE STACHIW & SHRUTHIKA POCHAMPALLY Staff Writer & Contributor

As of Sept. 1, 2015, Saint Louis University, in partnership with SSM Health (formerly known as Sisters of St. Mary Health Care), will be constructing a new hospital that lies within the regime of SSM’s multi-state network of hospitals and health care services. In an email addressed to the SLU community, Saint Louis University president, Dr. Fred Pestello, claims SSM Health will be investing a budget of $500 million towards the new hospital. Located on South Grand Boulevard, the hospital is scheduled to be up and running in five years. “For some time, SLU had been exploring ways to strengthen the educational experiences of our students and the reach of our physician practice in the region,” Vice President of Medical Aﬀairs and Dean of SLU School of Medicine, Philip Alderson, said. Similiar to SLU, SSM as a Catholic establishment, aligns itself to Catholic principles and standards. “In SSM we found [an] organization with a premier health care network that would position us better to meet the needs of the communities and the students we serve,” Alderson said. “[This partnership] will significantly strengthen our University by advancing our

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SLU-SSM: The hospital, due in five years, will invest $500 million into SLU’s medical campus. ability to deliver high quality and compassionate medical care, which the SLU community has identified as a key initiative in our Strategic Plan.” Aside from the health care and medical advancements that this new partnership will bring, it will also provide invaluable advantages

Inaugural SGA meeting By PAUL BRUNKHORST Editor-In-Chief

The Saint Louis University Student Government Association (SGA) opened its legislative session of the 2015-2016 school year on Wednesday, Sept. 16, and the meeting – President Jay Bryant’s first as leader of the student body – featured notable presentations from SLU president Dr. Fred Pestello and Vice President of Student Development Dr. Kent Porterfield. After a prayer by Dan Kennedy, a Jesuit senator from the College of Philosophy and Letters, the meeting commenced with the senate’s standard parliamentary procedures – call to order, roll call and approval of the minutes and agenda. Pestello then addressed the body, gave a brief recap of his first year in oﬃce and presented some of the ongoing eﬀorts of his administration. Though his second year begins with one of SLU’s brightest and largest freshman classes starting their time at the university, Pestello noted that the university’ enrollment is down – though, perhaps, for an unexpected reason. “Overall, our enrollment is actually down,” Pestello said. “…and part of the reason we’re down is because we’re getting better at what we do, so our four-year graduation rate and six-year graduation rate has improved.” This, he noted, is the phenomenon that has caused the decline in enrollment. Pestello also spoke at

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length about what he said is a challenge for any university: fundraising. According to the president, one of the biggest ways SLU struggles in this regard is in alumni giving. Pestello lamented that among SLU’s approximately 120,000 alumni, only about 12-13% give to the university. But while SLU has had diﬃculty in reeling in alumni dollars, Pestello said the university has been successful in the opening stages of a capital campaign - one of the principal ways in which universities garner donations - which he says will be crucial for the funding of future scholarships. “One of the priorities for that campaign will clearly be for funding scholarship dollars,” he said. “We have been raising money very aggressively for scholarships to try to address the most critical issue facing private higher education, which is the issue of aﬀordability.” A topic Pestello also touched on was the university’s recent purchase of its hospital from Tenet Health and the subsequent partnership with SSM Health, a Catholic organization – a move he said fits well with SLU’s mission. “We are really the only hospital here in the city serving…the sickest people in the region with the least ability to pay, and we see that as part of our mission,” Pestello iterated. See “SGA” on Page 3

for future SLU students. According to Alderson, it will bring “clinical training opportunities” and expose students and researchers alike to “clinical research trials of new medications and technologies”. The partnership has the potential to benefit undergraduate students in the pre-health, nursing and

physical therapy areas of study, among others. In addition, SLU School of Medicine students and employees in the health care industry, along with patients seeking passionate and eﬃcient health care will benefit. “The SLU-SSM partnership is a great initiative for

SLU,” SLU School of Medicine freshman Aditi Bommireddy, said. “As medical students, we have pediatric clinical rotations at SSM Cardinal Glennon so now with SLU Hospital partner See “Hospital” on Page 3

On Thursday, Sept. 10, over 50 Saint Louis University students and faculty members took part in the ‘Fast for Faculty,’ which sought to bring awareness to the adjunct instructors’ efforts to better their working conditions. Demonstrators gathered at the clock tower from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. while also abstaining from food during that time. “We are trying to raise awareness that there are social injustices even for teachers at universities; for adjunct professors, specifically,” said Hillary Birdsong, an adjunct instructor in the languages, literatures and cultures department at SLU. Birdsong is one of approximately 500 adjunct instructors employed at SLU. The adjuncts are part-time instructors who teach about 40% of the courses at SLU and earn on average $4,000 per course. Since most adjuncts only teach a few courses a semester, they do not make enough money to qualify for benefits. “Adjuncts, because they are contracted class-byclass, have no job security,” said Sheri Anderson-Gutierrez, a visiting professor of Spanish. “Often their working conditions are much less See “Adjuncts” on Page 3

STL4Syria proclaims: ‘Bring them here’ Student group marches in support of refugees

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LOUD IN THE LOOP: Hundreds of marchers took to the streets, calling for local relief eﬀorts in the refugee crisis. By ALEX HANEL Copy Editor

“We are people who were born to see the suﬀering of other people, and not just change the channel!” The words of Fazian Syed echoed across the parking lot of the Delmar Loop, as he addressed the hundreds gathered on the evening of Sunday, Sept. 13, for the “STL4Syria Bring Them Here” march. The march, according to Syed, executive director of the St. Louis chapter of the Council on American-

Islamic Relations and the march’s lead organizer, was created with the goal to give passionate and caring people an opportunity to get out and have their voices heard … to begin the discussion in St. Louis about bringing refugees here so it’s no longer a foreign crisis happening somewhere far away … [and] to register people to organize a continue to long term eﬀorts of raising awareness, dialogue, and put pressure on our elected oﬃcials to do what they can in their power to bring Syrian

families here.” The evening began at 5:30 with speeches from Syed, a prayer from Pastor Greg Johnson of Memorial Presbyterian Church, asking for God to “Turn the hearts of this nation’s leaders towards compassion and justice for the refugees from Syria, for the protection of these lives,” and a short speech from an American Syrian woman named Mesa. At 6:00p.m., marchers, wielding signs and leaflets with the slogans “#STL4Syria” and “#BringTh-

emHere” emblazed across them, lined up the sidewalk and marched from Delmar Blvd. to Skinker Blvd., following Syed, chanting “Bring Them Here!” and “Syria, Syria, you’re not alone! Call St Louis your new home!” The march was in response to the recentlydeemed-urgent “European Migrant Crises” that has captured headline news across the world. With over 11 million Syrians displaced See “March” on Page 3

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ing with SSM we will have more consistency when we have clinical rotations at SLU Hospital.” According to Pestello, this partnership will also give SLUCare practitioners “a work environment that truly reflects the expert and compassionate care we bring to every patient interaction.” Pestello, Alderson, and a myriad of others striving to improve SLU and the St. Louis community have put in a tremendous amount of time and eﬀort into materializing this partnership. Alderson, one of the many dedicated individuals, will soon be falling into his recently announced retirement plan; however, he will continue to play a major role at SLU and

throughout various St. Louis Vice President for Medical communities. As of DecemAﬀairs for some time now, ber of 2016, a new SLU Vice will be required to report to Presithe dean dent for and work Medical w i t h In SSM we found [an] Affairs SLUCare will be in C h i e f organization with a oﬃce. As O p eratpremier health care of now, ing Ofnetwork that would Alderficer, son conKathy position us better to tinues Merlo. meet the needs of the to play “I am communities and the a bene x p e c tstudents we serve. eficial ing Dr. role in Alderson the SLU and Dr. -Philip Alderson, Dean of f a m i l y. Heaney SLU School of Medicine Furtherto make more, the dea new velopC E O , ment of a Dr. Robert M. Heaney, has vision and a five-year stratebeen appointed for SLUgic plan for the practice a top Care. Heaney, the Assistant priority this fall,” Pestello,

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said. “They will do so collaboratively, with guidance and input from our most critical stakeholders. We are poised to grow our presence and impact in the St. Louis region.” The SLU-SSM partnership is expected to have many long-lasting benefits for a large number of people within the St. Louis community in terms of education, jobs, health care, etc. In the next five years leading up to the opening of this hospital, many exciting details are expected to be revealed. “A new facility that incorporates the latest technology and today’s best practices in caring for patients will prepare today’s students to practice medicine in tomorrow’s health care environment,” Alderson said.

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Porterfield’s presentation highlighted the main goals of SLU Student Development. The organizations under his purview, Porterfield said, are constantly investigating ways in which they can better serve students in the spirit of SLU’s unique mission. “When we talk about assessment and evaluation … are the things that we’re putting in place and the ways that we’re interacting, and the experiences that you’re

having, really producing the outcomes that we believe are important in a SLU experience?” he told the senators. Though Porterfield outlined the broad mission of student evelopment, he also discussed one of its more tangible projects: the construction of new residence halls. In addition to the new building currently under construction on the intersection of Laclede Avenue and South Spring Avenue, Porterfield mentioned that SLU’s Board of Trustees

would soon vote on a new project – a residence hall on the corner of Laclede Avenue and Grand Avenue. This hall, Porterfield noted, would be bigger than the project already underway and would have the potential to redefine how visitors – and current students – see SLU, as its prominence on one of the area’s main thoroughfares (Grand Avenue) would give it a significant visual presence. Before he yielded the floor to Porterfield, Pestello

praised his colleague, and noted that with all the recent changes within his administration – notably the addition of two new special assistants to the president, Fr. Chris Collins, SJ and Dr. Jonathan Smith – he is optimistic for the future of the university. “I think we have a great, strong team,” he said. “I think people are studentcentered and get the mission of the institution. I’m excited to move forward.”

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than regular faculty. For example, their courses can be canceled the first day of class without any prior notice.” The goal of the fast was to not only bring attention to the low wages of adjuncts, but also to ask the SLU administration to acknowledge their requests and to take action by signing the Jesuit Just Employment Policy. “Our call to Dr. Pestello and the administration is to be implementing a Jesuit Just Employment policy, which would promise to have fair and just livable wages for all employees at SLU, including adjunct faculty,” said Anderson-Gutierrez of the policy first adopted by Georgetown University in 2005. Prior to the fast, SLU adjuncts took action last April in order to seek change in their work conditions. According to SLU senior, Sarah Nash, the Washington University adjuncts forming a union in Jan. 2015 was the springboard for the demonstrations on SLU’s campus. Nash was one of the SLU students who helped orga-

nize a petition last spring, which asked the administration to recognize their movement toward unionization as well as their request for improved wages, job security and benefits. The petition received over 600 signatures and was delivered to President Pestello’s oﬃce. The immediate response from the administration was to hold two open forums in which adjunct faculty could express their grievances with current work conditions. “We had two open fora with President Pestello and they were directly addressing the adjunct issues and adjuncts got a chance to voice their opinions, voice their concerns, talk about things that they’ve been through in their own lives that these low salaries played a part in,” said Birdsong. In addition, the administration has reduced adjunct parking rates by $50 as well as holding an adjunct orientation, which, according to Anderson-Gutierrez, was the first adjunct orientation in SLU’s history. “I know that they are taking an interest, they’re try-

ing to make things better for us, but as far as raising our salaries, we haven’t heard anything about that,” said Birdsong. According to Mike Lewis, associate provost for faculty development, the administration has not taken an official stance on the adjunct’s eﬀort to unionize. However, he cited the reduced parking rate, addition of an adjunct orientation, open forums and a change to the adjunct’s contrasts as the ways the administration has been moving to address the concerns of the adjuncts. “We were able to include a course cancellation policy this year for the first time in adjunct contracts, so if classes are cancelled close to when the class starts the adjunct is compensated for time spent preparing for the class,” said Lewis. While the administration is not currently taking an oﬃcial position on adjunct unionization, Lewis said he hoped to continue working directly with adjuncts. “Adjuncts play an important role in educating our students…We’ve been able

to move on some of their concerns and we hope to continue to work with them,” said Lewis. Although there are not concrete plans for future action, the demonstrators agreed that there would be more meetings for adjuncts to discuss organizing and how they can change their working conditions. “So the organizing will just kind of look like talking to more adjuncts and getting students involved, because as students we really have a lot of power to tell the university what our wants are since we are the ones paying for the education here,” said Nash. While students like Nash have been vital to the growth of the adjunct movement, she believes that the success of their cause will depend on more student involvement. “If we can get a lot of student support around compensating our professors with a livable wage, the movement of organizing and unionizing, I think, will be successful at SLU.”

March: A local, peaceful response to a global crisis world attention last summer. Moving forward, Syd, hopes to see the government by conflict in Syria thus far, raise its cap on sanctioned Syed expressed his dismay Syrian refugees. If that with the government’s rewere to happen, he wants to cent decision to accept a see the “#BringThemHere” mere 10,000 refugees. movement “shift [its] efforts “The U.S. has a proud to providing assistance to legacy, and it’s our heritage the growing number of refuto bring in refugees fleeing gees so they can be producpersecution, violence, and tive and integrated members war across the world,” said of [the St. Louis] society.” Syed. “With the sheer scale In the meantime, the hope of this crisis and America’s is to see St. Louis become the standing as having the largfocal organizing point for est economy in the world, a nation wide campaign to the infrastructure to resettle pressure elected officials into refugees, a proud heritage, being more receptive of Syrand hundreds of thousands ians needing resettlement. of empty homes, for the U.S. “From an to then only advo c ac y take on an perspecadditional tive,” said 10,000 refuThe U.S. has a S y e d , gees is quite proud legacy, and “we in St. unacceptit’s our heritage to Louis can able, and be the bring in refugees the U.S. can, center of should, and a Nationhas the morviolence, and war. al Bring al obligation T h e m to do more.” -Fazian Syed, lead Here camHowever, paign, to there are organizer inspire individuother citals in St. ies to hold Louis who similar rallies and encourage are not as optimistic about their elected officials to be as the realities of resettling open as they are here.” Syrians within the city. In a That openness is represtatement for The Guardsented in Mayor Francis Slay, ian Patricia Bynes, a Demoa descendant of Syrian micratic committeewoman grants, who has publicly acin Ferguson and one of the knowledged that bringing in now household name town’s Syrian refugees, is the “right few black politicians, spoke thing to do”. to how ““Resources exist to For now though, the help with the Syrian issues movement is taking things we’re trying to tackle, but one step at a time. The next the government also has the event is an organizational resources to address racism meeting to be held on Oct. and classism and they’re not 3 at 6:30 p.m. at the Dardoing it.” She also expressed Al-Jalal Islamic Center. The fears of potential tensions meeting will aim to discuss that could arise over city realistic next steps for a leaders giving more weight larger “Bring Them Here” to newly arriving non-black movement and how to keep individuals when St. Louis is the energy gained from this still not free of the racial isweekend’s march alive. sues that gained national and Continued from Page 1

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Monday, Sept. 14

9:16 a.m.. - FIRE ALARM;

DPS Officers responded to a fire alarm activation in Schwitalla Hall. It was determined that in the process of moving the building from temporary generator power to standard power a small pump in the mechanical room burned out causing smoke and activating the alarm. Facilities requested that the alarm not be reset until the repair was complete.

Tuesday, Sept. 15 11:00 a.m.. - Motot Vehicle Theft;

A visiting student, working at SLU Hospital, had his vehicle stolen, between 9-11-15, 0700 hours and 9-12-15, 1900 hours. He made a report on 9-12-15, with SLMPD, per CN: 15-46,500. This address is directly across the street (South) from Monteleone Hall. The vehicle is a 1989 Jeep. Liberty, silver, with Louisiana plates MPG591.

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Women’s soccer victorious in 2-OT By CASEY WAUGHN Managing Editor

By LAUREN TONDL Associate Sports Editor

The men’s soccer team took to the road for a long weekend against two top-25 teams in the NCAA, Akron (11) and Louisville (19). SLU faced Akron last Friday, falling 3-2 in regulation. The men came out strong with a goal in the 3rd minute from freshman forward Anthony Brown. Senior forward Vince Cicciarelli slid a through ball into Brown on the flank, tallying his first assist of the year. Cicciarelli added the assist to his four goals on the season. Akron struggled to answer in the next five minutes, and SLU kept the pressure on with a second goal in the 7th minute by senior defender Filip Pavasic. He fought for a rebound from a shot to score his second goal of the season. The Billikens continued to own the half until Akron finally responded in the 38th minute with a goal to place pressure back on SLU. They shut out the first half, keeping the lead going into halftime. Akron was hot on the Billikens’ heels going into the second half, refusing to lose on their home turf. A heavy rain broke out in the second half, adding to the difficulty

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Volleyball wins Crimson-White Title in Alabama By VIVEK GORIJALA Staff Writer

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CLEAR: Junior midfielder Cristina Rodriguez blasts the ball downfield past Drake’s midfield line. The women lost 4-3 to the Bulldogs at Hermann Stadium on Sept. 13.

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el. The victory put SLU at 4-2, After the victory in Edand is the first time since 2005 wardsville, SLU faced Drake that the Bilat Herlikens have mann won four of Stadium It was so exciting their first six on Sept. and relieving to games. 13. In Marshall a high watch the ball go commented scoring into the back of on her OT duel, the the net after such goal, saying Billika long battle. that, “We ens were fought our edged -Tori Marshall, way back by the into the game Bullafter going d o g s down 0-1 in 4 - 3 . the first half to send it into Similar to the SIUE game, overtime. It was so exciting much of the first half of the and relieving to watch the ball game was scoreless; Rodrigo into the back of the net afguez broke the seal in the 42nd ter such a long battle.” minute, assisted by freshman

of the match for both teams. Within seven minutes, the Billikens fouled 25 yards out from their defending goal. Akron capitalized on the chance to get back in the game and tied things up 2-2 in the 52nd minute. The game was in gridlock for most of the second half until Akron scored on a rocket from the top of the box in the 70th minute. SLU attempted to answer, but could not tie the game up again. SLU was outshot 23-12, and Akron earned seven corner kicks to SLU’s three. SLU was slammed with their first loss of the season; however, they had a chance to redeem themselves this past Tuesday in Louisville. They now were looking to not only split the weekend, but also to avenge their second-round NCAA tournament loss last November. The Billikens led the Cardinals 1-0, but Louisville came back from the deficit to take the cake, 2-1. SLU leads the overall series, 12-4. Louisville entered the game at No. 13 by College Soccer News and No. 10 by Top Drawer Soccer. They defeated No. 15 Kentucky at home 2-0 and tied Syracuse 1-1, promising to be stiff com-

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The SLU women’s soccer team reminded fans this week why you should always stay for the entire game. In two games that came down to the final minutes, SLU defeated Southern Illinois UniversityEdwardsville 2-1 in double overtime and lost to Drake University 4-3 after a late goal sparked hope for Billiken fans. SLU traveled to Edwardsville to take on the Cougars on Sept. 11. The game was scoreless for the first 35 minutes, until SIUE struck first with a goal by Caroline Hoefert. SLU trailed the Cougars to end the half and didn’t score until the 75th minute. Junior forward Kristen Clemens added her second goal of the season to even the score at one, junior forward Christina Rodriguez had the assist. Clemens’ goal was one of her seven shots on goal of the evening. The game remained tied at the end of regulation and at the end of the first 10-minute overtime period. Junior midfielders Tori Marshall and Danielle Tolmais connected in the 104th minute, and Marshall’s score ended the game. Marshall’s goal was one of her career-high six shots, three of which were on goal. Despite a close score, the Billikens outshot the Cougars 24-8. The win marks the first road win for Saint Louis this fall, and the first double-overtime victory since the Bills defeated Rhode Island in 2007. While senior goalkeeper Hanna Benben began the game in the net, sophomore goalie Tristin Stuteville played the second half and both overtimes, giving her the victory-her first at the collegiate lev-

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forward Lindsay Sands, who came in off the bench. Sands’ five assists leads the team, and she is currently tied for fifth place all-time for the number of assists in a single season by a freshman. Heading into the locker room, SLU held a 1-0 lead over Drake. Nine minutes into the second half, the Billikens lengthened their lead to 2-0 on a goal by senior forward Livi Logan-Wood, assisted by senior defender Michelle Schwarz. LoganWood’s score was her fifth of the season, which leads the team. However, the Bills See “Women” on Page 6

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HIT: Sophomore middle blocker Lauren Leverenz goes up for a kill. She has 45 kills so far this fall season. Saint Louis Athletics

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TACKLE: Senior midfielder David Graydon attempts to release a pass with high pressure from a defender. petition for the Billikens. Louisville and SLU held at 0-0 for the majority of the first half until senior forward Faik Hajderovic blazed down the left side through a few defenders to finish near post in the 26th minute. Hajderovic

earned his first goal of the season as a Billiken, having transferred from the University of Evansville last year. The men capitalized on an important chance, as there See “Men” on Page 6

BY LEXIE VASOS, SPORTS EDITOR

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WHO TO CHEER: SAINT LOUIS RAMS The Saint Louis Rams stunned the NFL the first week by beating the Seattle Seahawks 34-31 in overtime. The Rams defense came up with a huge stop on fourth down that resulted in a one-yard loss for running back Marshawn Lynch and the Seahawks, sealing a home victory for the Rams. This is a critical season for the Rams as they fight to stay in Saint Louis instead of moving to L.A.

The Saint Louis University women’s volleyball team won the weekend CrimsonWhite Tournament in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, with their final match of the tournament also marking head coach Kent Miller’s 200th career win. The Billikens’ final match of the tournament came against Troy, who were defeated in a 3-0 sweep on Sept. 12. The Billikens’ first two matches came against Virginia and Alabama, respectively, who were both defeated in close 3-2 matches on Sept. 11. These two matches were SLU’s first five-set wins this season. The Billikens went down two sets to zero against the Virginia Cavaliers before roaring back to win the match. The first set went to the Cavaliers 22-25, despite a strong performance from sophomore outside hitter Nenye Okoro, who turned in a versatile four kills on six attacks and four digs. The second set saw a comfortable Cavaliers win, 14-25, but senior setter Meredith Boe and sophomore libero Mackenzie Long each recorded three digs. The Billikens, however, came back from the break a refreshed team, as they took the third set 25-19 behind six kills from junior outside hitter Danielle Rygelski and six digs from Long. SLU then rallied behind senior middle blocker Megan Gilbert’s seven kills in the fourth set to win 25-18 and force a fifth set. Rygelski then hit four kills on nine attacks without an error in the fifth set to power SLU to a 15-9 set win that brought them the match. The match as a whole saw strong performances from Rygelski and Gilbert, who posted 17 and 12 kills, respectively. Gilbert also had a .419 attack percentage. The first set of the Alabama match saw SLU fall

19-25, despite six kills from junior middle blocker Taylor Paulson. Alabama then took the second set as well, 24-26, despite six kills on eight attacks with just a lone error by Paulson. Once again, however, the Billikens took over and won by taking the last three sets. The third set saw the Billikens start their second comeback of the day, as they received five kills from Okoro, four from Paulson, and three from Rygelski to notch a 2520 win. The fourth, won by the Billikens 25-21, saw a team hitting percentage of .353, with Rygelski joining Okoro at five kills for the match. The fifth and final set saw Rygelski take over, with four kills for a close 17-15 win. Paulson was SLU’s most effective attacker in the match, with a .400 attack percentage and 20 kills overall. Rygelski, with 20 kills and 12 digs, posted a doubledouble, as did Okoro, with 14 kills and 13 digs. Meredith Boe posted a season-high 53 assists, marking 15 matches in her career with more than 50 assists. The Billikens entered their match against Troy with a chance to win the tournament, and finished the job in emphatic style with a 3-0 sweep of the Alabama school. The first set went to a dominant Billikens squad, 25-10, with a team hitting percentage of .524, including 12 kills on 21 attacks and only one error. The second set was closer, but Rygelski and Gilbert saw out a SLU victory with four kills each for a final score of 25-19. Rygelski then posted nine kills in the third set for a 25-16 set win. Rygelski recorded a double-double against Troy with 16 kills and 11 digs, both team highs in the match. Meanwhile, Gilbert posted strong

WHO TO JEER: DELISA LYNCH Delisa Lynch, mother of Seattle running back Marshawn Lynch, believes that offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell should be fired after the opening season loss to the Saint Louis Rams. Although Ms. Lynch believes that Bevell made the correct call in giving Lynch the ball on fourth and one, she states that this was only to make up for the Super Bowl mistake last season.

WHO TO FEAR: CRISTIANO RONALDO Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo silenced his critics after his hat trick against Shakhtar Donetsk that led to a 4-0 victory. This game marks his 33rd hat trick for Madrid and this performance makes him the all-time leading scorer in all European competition with 83 goals. Ronaldo has recorded eight goals in his past two games after suffering a four-game goal drought.

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numbers in attack and defense, with nine kills on 16 attacks and no errors for a .562 hitting percentage. She also had one solo block and seven assisted blocks in the match. Troy came into the tournament as the NCAA block leaders, but SLU out blocked Troy 12-5 and stifled Troy defensively, who managed only a .011 attack percentage. The win against Troy was head coach Kent Millerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 200th career win as a collegiate head coach. Miller joined Saint Louis in April 2011 ; he had previously been an assistant at the University of Illinois, who, with Millerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s help, had reached a No. 3 national ranking. SLUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s next matches will come in the Billiken Invitational, with UT-Martin, USC Upstate, Arkansas-Pine Bluff, and North Dakota visiting on Sept. 18 and 19. The matches will take place in the Chaifetz Pavilion.

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didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hold Drake off for long, as the Bulldogs scored the next four goals to take a 4-2 lead. Beginning with LoganWoodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s score, four goals were scored in a 10-minute period between the 54- and 64-minute marks. Down 4-2 in the final minutes, Saint Louis showed hope with an unassisted goal from Clemens in the 89th minute, but the effort was not enough, and the Billikens were defeated, 4-3. Similar to the SIUE game, SLU also outshot Drake by a large margin, 22-11. All three of Clemens shots for the game were on frame, and Ro-

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Senior goalkeeper Tori Westhead made school history this past week after recording 18 saves against No. 5 Stanford. The record was previously held by Megan Depew-Brady (15), which was set in 2013 against Kent State. This performance also marks her third double-digit save total this season. On Sept. 13, Westhead continued her domination in the goal with 16 saves against No. 15 Iowa. This lifted her career saves to 302, which is the sixth of all time at SLU. Other accolades for Westhead include the highest and fourth-highest single game save totals in the NCAA.

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The Billiken womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s field hockey team faced the best of the best this past weekend at the University of Iowa. They challenged No. 5 Stanford and No. 15 Iowa. The women opened the weekend with a loss to Stanford 7-0. The Billikens had three shots on goal, coming from freshman midfielder Carly Kissinger, sophomore midfielder Katie Moss and sophomore defender Morgan Crowe. All three shots were denied by the Stanford goalie. However, senior goalie Tori Westhead had a recordbreaking 18 saves in the match; the third time sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s had double-digits in saves during the 2015 season. SLU took on Iowa the next day on the Hawkeyesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; home turf. Kissinger came out firing in the first minute with a shot that was saved by the Hawkeyesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; goalie. Iowa scored four goals in the first half.

After a break at halftime, Iowa tallied another goal in the 44th minute, and SLU took a timeout to regroup. Iowa racked up two more goals, and SLU attempted an answer with a shot from Moss in the last 15 minutes, but was unsuccessful in their efforts. Closing out the weekend, Westhead is climbing up the rankings with an amazing amount of saves. She is at 302 career saves, making her two away from the all-time top five at SLU. Not only is she a notable Billiken, but she is also nationally making her way to the top. She has the highest and fourth highest single game save totals in the NCAA, with 16 in the Iowa game and 18 in the Stanford game. Kissinger is continuing to lead the offense as a rookie with team-high three shots this season. The Billikens play their first home game today at 3 p.m. at Soccer Park against rival Missouri State.

Women: Team falls short to Drake 4-3 driguez and Tolmais led the team with six and five shots respectively. Schawrzâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s assist means that Saint Louis now has 11 different players with at least one point so far this season; points are given for goals and assists. The Billikens are still off to their best start since 2008 despite holding a 4-3 record, and are only one win away from 200 wins all-time. Next, the Billikens face another nonconference opponent in Evansville on Thursday Sept. 17, at 7 p.m. at Hermann Stadium before taking a 10-day break from games. The game will be available online.

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were only four shots per team in the first half of play. The Billikens led 1-0 at half. Just four minutes in, the momentum swung to the Cardinals. SLU committed a foul in the box, giving Louisville an opportunity to make things even on a penalty kick. Louisville slid one past sophomore goalie Sascha Otte, making for an interesting second half in the 49th minute. Still a half hour of soccer left to play, the Billikens had time to regroup their attack. Cicciarelli took matters into his own hands, breaking the tie by picking up a loose ball ten yards out and putting it in the back of the net in the 54th minute. The Billikens found their momentum again and held

off a frustrated Cardinal squad through the second half. However, Louisville was not about to go down at home without a fight. The Cardinals got a cross off in the 88th minute that found a Louisville forwardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s head, tying the game in the last two minutes of play, 2-2. With so little time left in regulation, the teams trudged on to overtime. Right into the first overtime period, SLU put things away with a goal on a corner off the back of a Louisville defender. The men improved to 3-10, handing Louisville their second home loss and the bitter taste of revenge in their mouth for their next meeting down the road. The men face No. 15 Denver on Friday Sept. 18 at Hermann Stadium, their third game in a row against top-25 teams in the nation.

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LouFest 2015: Underdogs steal the show Five acts you will regret missing all day,” and “Bottom of the early afternoon show would River,” where, at one point, say otherwise. While that five band members were may have been a bit of a playing percussion instruhome field advantage conments of some kind, includsidering LaFarge is from St. ing banging chains against Louis, Pokey brought his Athe ground. game and Next time didn’t D e l t a disapLaFarge took the Rae plays point. He crowd at LouFest back LouFest, I had the to a simpler time. His have a feelcrowd ing that hanging sound, a twangy blues, they’ll be on every is something straight considerably note, as out of the 1920s. higher up on did his the bill. backing Pokey band of LaFarge: incredLaFarge took the crowd at ible musicians who all got LouFest back to a simpler multiple chances to shine time. His sound, a twangy throughout the hour-long blues, is something straight set. out of the 1920s. You may not think that would go over well in a festival setting, but See “LouFest” on Page 8 the size of the crowd for an

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SING: Young the Giant brings the house down at LouFest 2015. While there were a number of big-name acts headlining the event, a number of lesser-known names, like Brandon Flowers and Robert DeLong, made the weekend memorable for many.

LouFest 2015 is in the books, and it was two days filled with incredible acts. Run by the same company that books Lollapalooza and Austin City Limits, the fest has been steadily growing in recent years and had a record 25,000 concertgoers each day for 2015. Here’s a recap of five nonheadliners that stole the show this weekend. Robert DeLong: Two drum sets, one electronic and one traditional, a keyboard and a rig of electronic equipment on par with the top electronic dance music (EDM) acts of today. That doesn’t seem like it would make sense for a solo performer like Robert DeLong, and yet it did. His set was 60 minutes of pure adrenaline, dancing and fun. His voice translated incredibly well to the live setting, something

that doesn’t happen often guard when he started the with EDM acts. Though set with The Killers’ song most of the crowd may have “Human”, and ended with only known his breakout hit “Mr. Brightside.” Aside from “Long Way Down,” it didn’t the Killers’ tracks that were stop them from enjoying his sprinkled throughout the set to the max. No one wantset, Flowers devoted the rest ed his set to end, because we of his act to material from all knew his two solo there was albums. no way S ometimes Delta Rae:...Led by the for any when musitag team vocals of Elizabeth other act cians go solo, Hopkins and Brittany Hölljes, on Satthe quality this group from Durham, North urday to of music is top it. what suﬀers. This isn’t the part harmonies multiple times Brandon case with through their set. Flowers : Flowers, and The Killevery single ers are one of his a band that almost everysongs had the crowd dancone has heard. Their fronting along. Flowers is able man’s name is much lesser to command a crowd with known. Most attendees of the greatest of ease, a trait LouFest that I encountered he has perfected in his time had no clue that he was their with The Killers and that lead singer. Casual listenwas definitely on display on ers must’ve been thrown oﬀ Saturday. The showmanship,

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incredible vocals and fun atmosphere of the crowd all added up to make Flowers a true highlight of day one. Also, who wouldn’t jump at the opportunity to sing “Mr. Brightside” with 20,000 other people? Delta Rae: Delta Rae had the task of opening up the main stage on day two. The crowd wasn’t very large, but those who traded sleeping in for live music were rewarded. Led by the tag team vocals of Elizabeth Hopkins and Brittany Hölljes, this group from Durham, North Carolina flawlessly hit five part harmonies multiple times throughout their set. Their music is simultaneously danceable and beautiful, which is something not many bands can accomplish. Two highlights of the set were “If I Loved You”, which they described as “the happiest breakup song you’ll hear

Foreign hit “Baahubli: The Beginning” breaks records and awes audiences Rushing through the streets of Bangalore, India, I raced to the Forum Mall to catch my own viewing of “Baahubali: The Beginning”, the first film of a twopart epic revenge story. This Telugu film (simultaneously made in Tamil and dubbed in Malayalam and Hindi) was directed by S.S. Rajamouli, the infamous director of Eega and Maghadheera, both of which attained National Film Awards in various categories. “Baahubali: The Beginning” had a staggering budget of $40 million, and the was highest grossing film in India, earning about $80 million domestically and about $15 million overseas (which is huge for a South Indian film, as usually only Bollywood caters to a wide audience). Being in production for about two years, when news got out that the film was finally in post-production and was releasing July 10, 2015, the word got around, promotions started and the film was hyped for release. This film, starring a fantastic ensemble cast, tells the tale of Shivudu (Prabhas), who learns about his royal roots, hidden from him by his adopted mother Sanga (Rohini), who raised

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ELECTRIC: Delta Rae brings colorful sound and vibrant energy to the LouFest lineup. Despite their early slot, the fivepart group sang with the energy of a closing performance.

Mai Lee, authentic and delicious By KYLIE JENSEN Contributor

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If you’re tired of fulfilling your craving for Asian food on SLU’s campus with Panda Express’ orange chicken and Bread Company’s sesame salad, then it’s time to visit Mai Lee. This Vietnamese and Chinese restaurant is authentic, inexpensive and delicious. The front entrance of Mai Lee is almost camou-

flaged into the surrounding buildings. If it weren’t for the bright yellow awnings, it would be very easy to overlook. However, it’s upscale “hole-in-the-wall” exterior does not do the interior justice. The atmosphere and décor inside is vibrant, modern and classy. The menu features over See “Mai Lee” on Page 8

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ACTION: “Baahubali: The Beginning,” a Telugu film, which is directed by S.S. Rajamouli, garnered more than twice as much in revenue globally versus what was spent on its production. him behind an enormous mountain, eﬀectively closing him oﬀ from his past. When Shivudu grows up, he fearlessly sets out to climb this mountain, which has a mighty waterfall rushing down beside it, progressing day by day. On this journey, he meets warrior, Avanthika

(Tamannaah), who he begins to love, and promises to take up her duties of rescuing the chained queen, Maharani Devasena (Anushka Shetty), who is held as a captive in the kingdom of the king Bhalla Deva (Rana Daggubati). As Shivudu goes to fulfill this challenge, he meets

Kattappa (Satyaraj), a guard, who reveals the rivalry that Shivudu’s father, Mahendra Baahubali (Prabhas again), and Bhalla Deva had when they were fighting for the throne after the reign of their guardian, a queen named See “Baahubli” on Page 8

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DELECTABLE: An example of a beautiful meal from Mai Lee. The restaurant oﬀers a variety of delicious dishes and gives SLU students new dining options oﬀ campus.

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Baahubli: Sivagami (Ramya Krishnan). The film ends with a twist and a huge secret, which promises to be explained in “Baahubali: The Conclusion”, due to be released in 2016. The praises that can be showered on the film are endless: the wonderful cinematography presented itself flawlessly right from the beginning, as Devasena, drowning, raises an infant Shivudu from the water and as a drawn visual of a waterfall morphs into a real one. The musical score, by M.M. Keeravani, is also quite memorable. Of particular note is the powerful track “Dheevara”, which consists of melodious tracks backed up by fierce chanting as Shivudu climbs the mountain at the beginning of the film. The casting was brilliant in such a quality ensemble, which brought in familiar faces from all of South India. But the greatest strength of this film, I thought, was the powerful characterization of the well-written female characters: Sivagami, Avanthika and Maharani Devasena (who we will see more of in the second part). Sivagami entered in the second half of the film as she nursed two infants, holding a sword on her back as the lullaby “Mamatalla Talli” played in the background. As a protective guardian, she was very bold and only wished the best for the people she ruled. She was loved by all (including the audience), and I was simply in awe when I saw a strong female figure

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200 Vietnamese options, along with an additional section of Chinese food. There is something for everyone on this expansive menu, whether you’re a vegetarian or a picky eater. For appetizers, I would highly recommend any of the spring rolls. Trust me, I’ve tried them all. However, I prefer the shrimp and pork spring rolls, which are also filled with glass noodles, cabbage, carrots and a side of peanut dipping sauce. These rolls are a light and fresh way to start off any meal. This appetizer comes with two rolls, making it perfect for sharing with a friend. My absolute favorite entrée to order is No. 11, Pho Ga. If you’ve never experienced the wonder of Pho, it’s a type of Vietnamese soup with rice noodles and your choice of meat. At Mai Lee, all Pho also comes with a side plate of sauce, herbs, bean sprouts and lime, which you can add to the soup for more flavor and texture. Pho Ga comes

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with chicken, and I would describe it as chicken noodle soup on steroids. This soup is not just big in flavor, but also in serving size. Another favorite option is Bun. These Vietnamese noodle bowls come with vermicelli noodles, your choice of stir fried vegetables or meat, sauce and peanuts. What really distinguishes these bowls are their varied textures. If you prefer noodle bowls, but not soup, Bun is a great alternative. My visits to Mai Lee have always been a great experience. Even when my group needed eight separate checks, the staff has been friendly and accommodating. Plus, Mai Lee is relatively inexpensive. My meal, including a shared appetizer, entrée and tip, only cost around $15. Mai Lee is just around the corner from the Brentwood Target and Saint Louis Galleria. Next time you’re out running errands with friends, stop by Mai Lee for a quality dining experience and delicious Asian food. By the end of your meal, you’ll be saying, “it’s my Lee.”

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like her. Other female characters portrayed equal strength and persistence. Avanthika, a beautiful woman, showed various traits that would usually be termed as masculine in her role as a guerilla warrior leader amongst her male peers. She stood for a sense of duty and responsibility, which continued even after she learned how to love upon meeting Shivudu. With Maharani Devasena, although she didn’t have a lot of screen time in this first film, her strengths of both patience and persistence showed through as she picked up twigs day by day to prepare for the death of Bhalla Deva and the arrival of her son, who, despite the film and other characters pointing to the contrary, she believed had never died. Other notable characters that need to be looked out for are Bijjaladeva (Nasser), Aslam Khan (Sudeep), and the man himself, director S.S. Rajamouli, who played a “spirit seller” in a cameo during a very catchy song, “Manohari”, in a liquor shop. With such great promotions (this film was put into the Guinness Book of World Record for having the largest promotional poster ever, with an area of 51,598.21 ft²), cinematography, plot and casting, this film is a must watch, and I will definitely be there to watch “Baahubali: The Conclusion” in order to finally get the answer to the famous question posed in part one’s twist.

Aside from the extended jams that seemed to organically appear during songs, LaFarge also showed his reserved side. Armed with just a guitar, he had the crowd completely silent listening to his swooning vocals. Even Pokey seemed touched by the moment, commenting after the song that we just were a part of something very special. Moments like these are hard to come by at any concert, let alone a festival of this size, which is what made it that much more beautiful. If the crowd was to take one thing away from Pokey’s set, it’s that St. Louis is lucky to call such an incredible musician their own. Strand of Oaks: In trying to describe Strand of Oaks’ music, I usually can’t seem to find the right words. That’s because they’re a band that needs to be

listened to and experienced in order to be fully understood. The intensity that they bring to the stage, along with the fact that they extend their songs and seem to enjoy improvising jams between them, are just two factors that make them a band that’s even better live than on record, which is a hard feat to do. Frontman Tim Showalter’s passion and love for music is clearly evident during their shows. Unlike many artists, his “thank you” to the crowd was genuine, and he seemed to be enjoying the show just as much as those in the audience. All these factors are what made Strand of Oaks the best show of the weekend at LouFest. Well those, and the fact that they ended their set with an absolutely epic, 12-minute version of their song “JM” that left more than a few in the crowd with sore necks from rocking too hard.

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PASSION: Hozier sings to a crowd of thousands at LouFest September 12th. With an honest charm and an explosive voice, the indie/blues singer/songwriter gave an inspiring headlining performance. By NATALIE RIOPELLE Associate Arts Editor

Many artists have been given the reputation-ruining label of “not being good live,” but Andrew Hozier-Burne, better known simply as Hozier, will never join their ranks. Personally, I’ve idolized the man ever since “Take Me to Church,” his Grammy nominated single with a message, hit my ears, and that idolization only grew as I listened to the rest of his self-titled album. With 17 tracks on the album, you’d think that at least one of them would be a dud, but you’d be wrong— every song is its own story, each a separate entity unified

by both his soulful voice and the care with which each lyric was chosen. His work is as much a collection of musical poetry as it is an album, and I went into LouFest on Sept. 12th with high expectations. Given that his musicality and thought-provoking artistry is absolutely stunning, you’re probably thinking, “Well, there’s got to be something wrong with his music! I bet he’s awful live!” No, personwho-did-not-read-the-firstsentence-of-this-review, no he is not. While not a flashy showman, Hozier performed his set (which included many of his own songs, as well as covers of the Beatles’ “Black-

bird” and Ariana Grande’s “Problem”) with so much honesty that it was impossible not to fall in love with the genius of his lyrics and the power of his voice. If you have not done so, go listen to Hozier’s album— not just “Take Me to Church,” but all of it. My personal recommendations are “Angel of Small Death and the Codeine Scene” and “Arsonist’s Lullaby,” but I consider every one of his songs a favorite. So, listen to him and the stories he’s telling through his music. Better yet, listen to him live because, with Hozier, perfection is not something found only in a studio.

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When Donald Trump used his presidential-campaign announcement speech to accuse the Mexican government of sending criminals, drug users and “rapists” across the border into the United States, he made immigration one of the focal points of the 2016 election cycle, and it will not be going away anytime soon. The actual number of undocumented immigrants in America is hard to pin down, though a 2012 estimate by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security put the number at 11.4 million — approximately 3.6 percent of the U.S. population at that time (314 million). That same year, Pew Hispanic Center estimated that 52 percent of undocumented immigrants came from Mexico, while 26 percent came from other Latin American countries. The issue of immigration prompts much debate on both sides, and the discussion can get quite heated. Some may favor a path to citizenship for undocumented workers, while others seek deporta-

tion. But when talking about immigration, it is important to remember one crucial thing: Immigrants are human beings and deserve to be treated with respect, regardless of your stance on the issue. There is an expression about these immigrants, that they are “hiding in the shadows,” and in a way, that is true. Despite making up 3.6 percent of our country’s population, undocumented immigrants are not shouting out to make their presence known. It is easy for us to “other” undocumented immigrants — to treat them as something other than people — because so few of us know them personally. That is one of the reasons why the debate on immigration reform can get so heated - we may forget that we are talking about people. Immigrants are often blamed for unemployment, but in reality, shipping jobs overseas to Asian countries with low-to-nonexistent minimum wages or labor laws is the main reason for our high unemployment.

Immigrants help diversify our workforce, yet they are scapegoated by those who fear people who are different. That is unfair and unjust. With election season ramping up again, and at a time when the Latino vote is becoming more and more important in terms of swinging presidential elections, the topic must be handled delicately by candidates on both sides. Speaking in wild generalizations about a race of people or verbally attacking immigrants cannot and should not be accepted. These hotheaded reactions prevent legitimate discussions by promoting fear-based agendas; we must, and we can, do better. We must start by overhauling our broken system and focusing on allowing those who wish to immigrate to the U.S. to do so legally and in a reasonable amount of time. The decade-long waiting periods are a huge factor in why people are immigrating illegally. We do need to secure our southern border and make sure that our citizens are pro-

tected, but we also need to remember that the vast majority of immigrants, documented or not, are not causing, and do not intend to cause, us harm. Undocumented workers play an important role in our economy and in our society, and we owe them respect as fellow human beings. You may not agree with their decision to bypass the official immigration process, but there are ways to express that opinion — and work toward a solution — while still being civil and non-confrontational. There is no need to jump to an extreme position before hearing others’ ideas; doing so only perpetuates inaction. Over the following months, as the topic of immigration gets bounced around by the media, in public or during the primary debates, and as various hypothetical solutions are proposed, keep this in mind: The immigrants we speak of are our fellow human beings — and may be our fellow Americans — and they deserve love and respect, just like the rest of us.

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September 17, 2015

OPINION & EDITORIALS

GMO fear-mongering must end

People love their right to be deliberately ignorant more than almost any other. Hearing people who take pride in being bad at math, ignore facts about climate change or endanger our children by refusing vaccinations is enough to make my blood boil. The newest front of this ‘antiintellectualism war’ is being fought over GMOs. Genetically modified organisms (GMO) are animals and plants that have foreign DNA inserted into their genome in order to develop certain characteristics. Hundreds of genes have been transferred to various organisms: Jellyfish genes have been moved to bacteria to make them glow; fish genes have been given to tomatoes to make them last longer on store shelves; and plant genes have been shuffled to both raise nutritional values and increase drought resistance and virus protection in dozens of crops. In total, more than 40 such plants in the U.S. have been federally approved for commercial use. These are just some ways in which the potential of GMOs can be applied, and that potential is too great to be derailed by scientific illiteracy and ignorance. While GMOs can be found in products ranging from the gas that we put into our cars, to the

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medicine that we take, to the first U.S. restaurant chain, majority of food that we eat, it as of April 2015, to use only is on the last of those that the non-GMO ingredients — and debate most focuses. many other people, it boils By 2050, the world’s popudown to two main reasons: lation is expected to grow to environmental impact and 9.3 billion people, an increase human safety. that will be accompanied by a The environmental impact doubling of worldwide food of GMOs varies by which facdemand. This drastic increase tors are chosen to examine means that in the next 35 their effects. GMOs clearly years, more food will need to reduce farming’s carbon footbe produced than in the preprint. GMOs enable farmers vious 5,000 years combined. to minimalize tilling, which If this need is to be met, it is cuts down on the carbon reimperative that every tool we leased by tractor usage, all have available is used to its while preserving the natural fullest excarbon sink tent. A more of the topsustainable, soil. Less Almost everyeconomically turning of efficient and the soil also one who argues reliable agrodecreases against GMOs economic erosion and claims that the system must improves potential risks ... be developed. nutrient reor the long-term G M O s tention, both effects cannot are one of of which the vital tools are good be known. This is that will help not only for blatantly false. achieve this farming, future, but but also for some activthe environists are fighting against them. ment. Genetic enhancements comGMO impact does become bined with traditional breedmuddier if other metrics are ing methods currently offer chosen. GMO suppliers arlinear yield increases of a few gue that GMO crops produce bushels per acre annually, their own natural insecticides which is not enough to meet and herbicides, thereby refuture needs. However, GMO ducing the amount of chemiimplementation raises yields cals that are sprayed onto our on an average of over 20% food. While this appeared to versus non-GMO crops. This be true initially — pesticide allows more food to be grown practices decreased usage by on less land and requires about 42 percent — detractors farmers to use fewer resources are quick to point out that the in the farming process. use of pesticides has led to an With this impending increase in insects and weeds spike in food demand, why that are resistant to pesticides. would anyone not want to use That then caused an increase GMOs to help feed the world? in pesticide usage. A recent According to Chipotle — the study by Washington State

University found that overall pesticide use has increased by approximately 26 percent; though that figure takes into account the insecticides and herbicides that are produced by the plants themselves. Beyond environmental issues, anti-GMO activists often misconstrue health and safety issues more than any other. Almost everyone who argues against GMOs claims that the potential risks of such technology or the long-term effects cannot be known. This is blatantly false. GMO foods have some of the most extensive testing of any food to date. Hundreds of millions of people have eaten GMO foods over the past two decades, and there has yet to be a health effect attributed specifically to GMOs. The scientific consensus on the health and safety of GMOs is nearly as strong as that of global climate change. Everyone’s favorite scientist, Bill Nye the Science Guy, has even come out in staunch support of GMOs. The technology is so well understood that undergraduate students here at SLU genetically modify organisms as part of a semester-long project. While the evidence may be enough to convince the vast majority of scientists, there are still deliberately ignorant people who want to ban GMOs. Detractors want to ignore this vital science, which offers the possibility of sustainably feeding the world and poses no more harm than any other current food. Instead of fighting to ban GMOs, we need to start advocating for more research into their abundant benefits.

An open letter to Pope Francis, on the need to visit St. Louis

Your Holiness, In less than a week, you will be making your first official visit to the United States, and Americans couldn’t be more delighted and thankful to have you do us this honor. I’ve read multiple articles about your itinerary and I have no doubt that you will be extremely busy with obligations, including important events such as addressing the United Nations General Assembly. Most likely, you personally did not directly create your itinerary for the trip, but as I read through it, I couldn’t help but be distracted by the thought that something is missing. The controversy surrounding Michael Brown’s death in August 2014, and the following deaths at the hands of the St. Louis Police Department, have plowed the turmoil of racial injustice through St. Louis, Missouri. Washington, D.C., New York City, and Philadelphia are all fine, significant choices of American cities to visit, but in light of the international attention grabbing events occurring within the past year, St. Louis is noticeably missing from the list. While I’m Christian, but

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not Catholic, and while I’m a pushed aside for an uncountjunior at Saint Louis Universiable number of years, but have ty, but not a native of St. Louis, always been reserved a place I’ve learned to value the Jesuit as the elephants in the room. tradition of fulfilling a “higher Lately, the people of St. Louis purpose” for a “greater good.” want to go out and make a I understand you are the first change in favor of community Jesuit pope, and the peace and and civic renewal. Encouragehope you bring to the brokenment from you, Pope Francis, hearted is evident around the to do so peacefully would be world. This city could use moving and empowering. some of that right now. People feel they have a Within the first months of responsibility or calling to your papacy, you spoke with draw attention to phrases exceptional grace on issues like “Black Lives Matter,” but such as same-sex marriage so many misunderstandings and econombetween dific inequality, ferent groups your words have led resonating to harmful with people clashes. The months of your paeverywhere. people of St. pacy, you spoke Historic raLouis need cial tensions; the support with exceptional inequality of a world grace on issues in the publeader who is such as same-sex lic educamotivated by marriage and ecotion system; God’s love, and poverty, instead of nomic inequality, crime and politics, to your words resoincarceration encourage nating with people rates characthem to seek everywhere. terize a few understandof the eleing of one ments needanother and ing healing to unify unin St. Louis. Even if you can’t der a common sense of comdirectly change these things, passion, regardless of race or symbolically, the people of status. St. Louis would treasure your 2018 will be the bicentenacknowledgement through a nial anniversary of Saint Louis visit. University, the first university According to the Loyola west of the Mississippi River. Press, Ignatius of Loyola Since you will be missing us would often use the motivathis time around, perhaps you tional phrase of “go set the would grant us the honor of world on fire.” We are in the attending our bicentennial midst of a time of change in celebration? Our president, America where people are Dr. Fred Pestello; the Jesuits, standing up and beginning to students, faculty and alumni address issues that have been would be granted with in-

spiration about how to live a life for the greater glory of God upon your visit. No pressure, but something for you to think about and to suggest to whoever plans your trip itinerary. Most of all, I want to thank you for being a pope we can relate to who embodies every leadership quality that we as students strive to attain; leading by grace and humility, and setting a standard for those around you. I hope you have a wonderful first official trip to the United States of America, and we hope to see you during a future visit.

SLU adjuncts deserve higher class, a senior seminar. As a retiree, I do not need benefits or to make my living by teaching. However, I know many young adjuncts who teach more than 18 classes a year at several universities and colleges, but still do not earn a living wage in spite of Julian Long their busy lives. Many people are struggling in an economy that’s out of balance in this America welcomes Pope country. Adjunct faculty are Francis at the end of Sepstruggling because they are tember at a pivotal moment part of a system of academic for the country, and many in peonage that is being forced St. Louis will be tuned in to upon higher education. But his visit. He’s been dubbed Jesuit universities should do “The People’s Pope,” because more than reflect the values of his words and deeds have that system. inspired people across race, Pope Francis’ visit to the class, religion and ideology. United States is an opportuniAs the first Jesuit pope, ty not only to hear him, but to when Francis speaks about shine a light justice for on issues working peothat matple, he calls ter to workup the long ing people, tradition of Pope Francis’ adjuncts Jesuit comvisit to the United among them, mitment to States is an opacross the social justice portunity not only country and to remind the in our sperest of us that to hear him, but cific workwe should to shine a light on places. Earstand for jusissues that matter lier this year, tice too. to working people, hundreds I parof people at ticipated in a adjuncts among Saint Louis “Fast for Facthem, across the University — ulty” on Sept. country and in our faculty, staff, 10, on cam... workplaces. and students pus at Saint — signed Louis Unia petition versity. Facasking adulty and stuministrators dents came to adopt a just employment together to honor the values policy, such as the one that that Pope Francis regularly has been in force at Georgelifts up because they are espetown University for 10 years. cially needed on our campus The new direction that Pope and others, both Catholic and Francis seems to be giving otherwise. the church gives me hope that Here’s an example. Nathe Jesuit system might lead tionally, part-time or adjunct Catholic higher education to “professors” are now nearly a a renewed affirmation of the majority of all teaching facchurch’s historic commitment ulty in colleges and universito social justice that might ties. Generally, they face low serve as a beacon for higher levels of compensation, few education at large. or no benefits, lack of instiAnd I venture further to tutional support for research hope that as Pope Francis’ visand scholarship and exclusion it inspires millions across the from the governance of their country and around the world institutions. Jesuit schools, to listen, his example can call including Saint Louis Unius at Saint Louis University versity, are not immune from to a renewed dedication to these trends. Nearly half of teaching and learning, and to SLU faculty are off the tenure seeking a just path towards track, and the standard rate the future of our beloved of adjunct compensation at community. SLU is $3,000 per three-hour course, without benefits. Julian Long has been a SLU I am an adjunct, though adjunct professor since 2002. not a typical one. I teach one

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