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KAPPA DELTA WINS SLUPERBOWL XXII

Vol. XCVI No. 11

Thursday, November 17, 2016

SigEp presents SLUperbowl XXII

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SLUPERBOWL: Senior Keeghan O’Brien sheds Delta Gamma defenders as she lunges toward the endzone in Kappa Delta’s SLUperbowl XXII championship victory. By ROBERT LINDSAY Contributor

This Saturday, returning champions Kappa Delta Actives defended their title against Delta Gamma Actives, winning 12-6 in a nail-biter of a championship game at Sigma Phi Epsilon’s 22nd annual SLUperbowl

event. SLUperbowl is played every fall as the conclusion to SigEp’s philanthropy week. The flag football tournament pits SLU’s sororities against each other in a day of friendly competition. Each sorority is allowed two teams, one made up of active members and the other composed of

new members, each coached by members of SigEp. The teams practice throughout the months of October and November, working hard in preparation for the big day. This year, the tournament was held on Nov. 12 in Tower Grove Park, with games beginning at 9:00 a.m. and stretching all day long.

The bracket for the day was revealed in an NCAA-style selection show, with the field of 12 teams receiving seeds based on their performance in the previous year. After a long day of closely-contested flag football games, the Kappa Delta Actives and the Delta Gamma Actives wound up in the championship game, in a rematch of last year’s final. The game was back and forth in a defensive battle between the two squads during a scoreless first half. This didn’t last long into the second half, as sophomore linebacker Katie LaVigne intercepted a pass over the middle of the field, dodging flag-pullers and returning it for a touchdown, putting KD up 6-0. Later in the half, senior Allison Jedlicka extended Kappa Delta’s lead with an incredible catch-and-run for another touchdown. Delta Gamma didn’t give up, scoring a touchdown on a wideopen catch by senior Jan Salas in the end zone near the three minute mark of the game. This wasn’t quite enough for DG though, as KD recovered the onside kick and held on for the win. When asked about the See “SLUperbowl” on Page 2

Weekly peace vigil held outside College Church Since the vigil only lasts 30 minutes, it is not a big time commitment, and it is For the past 15 years, promoting peace, which the since Sept. 11, 2001, a group world is in need of. Wuller of people have gathered on stated that they sing songs the steps outside of St. Franspecially written for their cis Xavier College Church to peace vigil by one of their promote peace. On Sunday, own. Nov. 13, it was one of the These St. Louis citizens first cold nights of the seaare passionate about peace. son, yet there was a group of Most of them grew up in a about 15 on time where the steps. protesting They were They were holding was around holding signs often: the and candles, signs and candles, Vietnam war, and sang orig- and after observing the 1980 elecinal songs, tion in which a silence, sang following a Reagan won original songs moment of and countless silence. Mark other occaFredrickson, sions. They a leader of the peace vigil have seen how protesting group, has been around for works- the good and the bad 14 of the 15 years. He says parts. The 15-year-old tradithat he does this to attempt tion of having a peace vigil to calm tensions between on the College Church steps people. currently works for them The vigil begins at 7 p.m. and inspires them. and ends around 7:30. Mary Freshman Maya CroweWuller, who has been atBarnes feels diﬀerently about tending the vigil every Sunpeace vigils: she feels that day for the entirety of the 15 they are “inadequate.” She is years, says that she, “wishes not explaining that the world more SLU students would does not need peace, she join them.” agrees that peace vigils, “can By MAGGIE CIPRIANO Managing Editor

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PEACE VIGIL: St. Louisians gathersat St. Francis Xavier College Church for the fifteenth year of promoting peace. be good emotional outlets,” but cannot do too much for the world as a whole. This is a common viewpoint for students at SLU. One issue with peace vigils Crowe-Barnes questions is that, “they can

be used to invalidate people who are calling for justice instead of peace.” Of course, this is not what everyone agrees on. For some, peace vigils are needed in times like these.

Freshmen Sofia Hingorani opposed Crowe-Barnes’ opinion by explaining that, “silent protests are quiet. That makes other people feel that they have to be quiet. It’s more powerful that

screaming. They listen to our silence.” Leader Mark Fredrickson protested the Vietnam war See “Vigil” on Page 3

INSIDE SCOOP:

ARTS

Legend Leonard Cohen passes away

SLU to host A-10 Volleyball tournament this weekend

Why we should pay our veterans more

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SPORTS

OPINION

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NEWS

Lt. Gen. Samuel SLUperbowl: Ends in a dramatic Cox speaks at 12-6 Kappa Delta victory Dean’s Breakfast being a veteran. A pair of videos then revealed the logistical capabiliLast Thursday’s Dean’s ties of the Air Force today. Breakfast featured a presenThe first featured trucks, tation by Lt. Gen. Samuel D. airplanes, trains, tanks and Cox, Commander, 18th Air ships that are all part of what Force, Scott Air Force Base Cox referred to as a “logisin Illinois. tical train.” It is such capaLt. Gen Cox first spoke of bilities that make the U.S. a his experience as commanglobal power, according to dant of cadets, in charge of Cox, with the ability to “projover 4,000 men and women ect force wherever we need between the ages of 18 and it.” 25. The Air Force drops thouHe admired the desands of troops on a regular sire each has of being part basis for various missions, of something “bigger than including, at some point, to themselves” and to “reach provide humanitarian suptheir highest potential.” plies. Lt. Gen. Cox compared The second video includthis dynamic to the comed short snippets of news munity at SLU, even jokingly stories across a variety of TV adding that he was glad that channels. The killings, warnhe is not trying to get into the ings, international instabilUniversity as a student nowity and natural disasters readays, given ported were its increasing all examples admission seCox hoped to of events to lectivity. bridge the divide which the Cox hoped Force that sometimes Air to bridge the is expected divide that exists in the minds to respond. sometimes of the American All of this is exists in the with an people between done minds of the all-volunteer A m e r i c a n Memorial Day and force, which people behas been the Veteran’s Day. tween Memocase since rial Day and 1973. Veteran’s Day, The perusing a pair of busts that are spective of a six-year Vietpart of the “Walk of Fame” at nam Prisoner of War was the air force base to illustrate used to illustrate the changhis point. ing dynamics of freedom, The first commemorates which is luck when one is an event referred to as “over born into it, privilege when the hump,” when over a perione lives in it, and changes od of two years, 373 aircraft still when one is willing to were lost while attempting die for it as a veteran, which to supply stranded troops in about 3,500 men and women China. The figure amounts pledge to be willing to do evto a crash every other day. ery year with the Air Force. Cox invited the audience A final video designed to imagine what it may have for recent cadets was then felt like to serve at that time shown to the audience, and in that mission, knowing which told cadets that “Your the risks. orders are to conquer fears,” As Cox simply put it, and “Do not repeat after us, “that is what veterans do.” do better.” Cox emphasized Cox’s other reference how fortunate the Air Force, was to the “Candy Bomber” and the country is to “have towards the end of the Berthe support of the American lin Airlift, who attached tiny populace,” adding that “We parachutes to piece of candy are lucky to wear this uniand threw them over the city form.” of Berlin. When asked about the The point, Cox shared, was to provide hope to the people, another aspect of See “Cox” on Page 3 serving one’s country and By PATRICK HYLAND Staff Writer

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POWDERPUFF FOOTBALL: Junior Peter Charles riles up his Delta Gamma players in their hard fought win over the Kappa Delta pledges at SLUperbowl XXII on Saturday. Delta Gamma went on to face the KD actives in the final.

victory, KD head coach Luke Barkley said after the game, “Coming into this year’s SLUperbowl, we knew it wasn’t going to be easy to be repeat champions. One thing that I think gave our team an advantage is that although the girls took everything pretty seriously, they were always out there having fun with it. Girls at practice would be laughing and having a good time, and our coaching staﬀ encouraged that. It was that attitude come gameday that I believe took the pressure oﬀ the girls and made it easier for them to perform at a championship level and bring home the trophy for a second year in a row.” Sophomore starting quarterback for KD Jenn Ackels played through a lingering knee injury in her first year on the Actives team to help lead her team to a win, operating under center with calm composure in the

pocket and long strings of ment to SLUperbowl — addcompletions to get the job ing a Crowdrise campaign, done. with all the proceeds being She reiterated Coach sent to their philanthropic B a r k l e y ’s partner, Big emphasis on Brothers Big building a Sisters of The feeling I got relationship Eastern Miswhen we won that with teamsouri. championship mates and B i g game was coaches in Brothers indescribable, and light of the Big Sisters’ win, adding, mission is the bonds we made “The feeling to “provide as a team and with I got when children facour coaches can we won ing adversity never be broken. that chamwith strong Whoever said girls pionship and endurgame was ing, procan’t play football indescribfessionally clearly has never able, and supported seen Kappa Deltas the bonds one- to-one play. we made as relationships a team and that change Jenn Ackels, sophomore with our their lives for coaches can the better, never be forever.” broken. Whoever said girls Many of SigEp’s members can’t play football clearly are “bigs” in the program and has never seen Kappa Deltas have stepped up to mentor play.” some of these children. This year, Sigma Phi EpThe Crowdrise campaign silon introduced a new elewas organized so that each

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competing sorority could donate money as a group. The two teams who raised the most money would earn a bye in the first round, and a favorable matchup in the second round against one of the new member teams. This campaign created another level of competition, as each sorority vied for the coveted bye. Leading up to the donating deadline, the Crowdrise fundraising website exploded, as girls frantically rushed to donate in order to help their teams. The campaign was extremely successful; the combined sororities and SigEp managed to raise $20,452 in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters. In the excitement and competition of SLUperbowl game day, it’s easy to forget the real reason for the tournament. High emotions, heartbreaking losses and longstanding rivalries can all distract from the goal, but at the end of the day, SLUperbowl is still for the kids.

Philosophy department hosts Saba Fatima to speak on the meaning of being an American By PATRICK HYLAND Staff Writer

Using as her basis a 2014 Senate report on torture, Saba Fatima of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville presented her research

on what it means to be an American. Fatima’s interest is both American ignorance and social imagination, which together form an “epistemic blindness.” Fatima shared that she is an American herself, and

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PHILOSOPHY: SIUE academic Saba Fatima presented her research on what it means to be an American.

so her presentation was offered more as a self-reflection than as just a criticism. Having lived in Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, each for nine years, Fatima believes that her “immigrant, brown body,” like other minorities, is simply more privy to the gap between the aspirational America that many aspire to, and the “sustained ignorance” that keeps the country from achieving its ideal. The main culprit of American ignorance is its stance among others, often assuming a superiority over “the other,” which consists in a belief in the superiority of values and xenophobic attitudes towards “the other.” Fatima describes this as a “collective denial,” largely among whites. The unnecessary rectal hydration and feeding, induced hypothermia, or the use of loud music or even confining a “detainee” to a coﬃn for 128 hours are all revealed in the 2014 Senate report on torture, but still fail to create an “epistemic friction” for Americans. Knowledge about the other is deemed inconsequential in nature in order to avoid the acknowledgement of the role that America has played in the world and its part in a series of incorrect judgements. In this frame-

work, liberal values mean by the Geneva Convention more than civilian deaths. in instances of past torture. Opponents to Fatima’s Such thinking seeks to huview are many and claim that manize ourselves as Ameriit is “individual life choiccans, rather than detainees es” not any sort of flawed, from war, and casts past systemic issue that creates evidence of torture as an injustice and wrongdoing. “aberration within a larger In this way, issues that are manifest destiny.” America societal ones and eﬀect the is able to see itself as a lawcountry as a whole become abiding nation rather than a just “individual injustice.” nation that tortures and has Any alternative, unflattortured for a very long time. tering version Double or vision of speak also America is America is able c o n t r i b u t e s simply subthe deto see itself as a to sumed, since sired ambiguit requires law-abiding nation ity of those “too much preferring rather than a cognitive lato maintain bor” to con- nation that tortures American igsider the adand has tortured norance. The verse eﬀects terms “insurfor a very long that America gent,” used time. has on other to refer to nations. all unknown F a t i m a’s threats, and criticism in not limited to “detainee” are used to deone president, administrahumanize. Critiqued, too, tion, or political party. For by Fatima, is the rhetoric to instance, President Obama “support our troops” which has demonstrated disinteroften serves to shut down est in criminally investigatconversation about military ing torturers since 2009. actions and tactics. What has happened since Although the sort of nathen is that torture has been tionalistic pride that helps outsourced in order to susperpetuate American igtain the American social norance is not unique to imagination, using a legalisAmerica, it does have distic defense that claims that proportionate power and the country was not bound influence in the world.

American ignorance is one in which the facts make no diﬀerence to what it means to be an American. The focus is on how we help others, and what makes us diﬀerent, rather than ever seeing ourselves in relation to the “other.” For this reason, Fatima deems that many Americans have a meta-blindness, an inability to see that they are blind, and are “mistaken about what they ought to think about themselves.” Endorsing American ignorance and social imagination creates less guilt for most Americans, who prefer to disassociate from examples of American wrongdoing, rather than work to “undo” it. This creates a “comfortably false, incomplete belief about ourselves as Americans.” The question of “Why do they hate us?” was also critiqued by Fatima. She noted how it rarely seeks an answer that has to do with the historical account between America and other nations, which limits Americans from knowing and ever revising the narrative about themselves. In a country that has never paid reparations for past torture, Fatima believes a more appropriate name is “The United States of Amnesia.”

NEWS

November 17, 2016

Let Us Introduce You: Max Hammond By WILLIAM KERNELL Associate News Editor

Senior Max Hammond, from Evergreen, Colo., is spending the semester at SLU Madrid and majoring in psychology and communication, with a minor in human resource management. He has held an aﬃnity for psychology since high school, and Max originally wanted to study neuroscience. However, he realized by the end of his first year at SLU that biological studies were not something that he really wanted to pursue after undergraduate. He eventually landed on focusing on industrialorganizational psychology (in other words, a big fancy term for workplace psychology). Max enjoys studying team building and organizational behavior. Communication has really helped drive his passion for teaching and facilitation. He says that he has grown to enjoy studying diversity and inclusive language as it applies to both college students and work environments. Currently, Max is involved in fraternity and sorority life, League of Laughter and Free to {Be}. He felt burned out by the end of his sophomore year after being involved in too

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many clubs. The organization that he is currently most passionate about is Free to {Be}. It is an endorsed student organization that focuses on educating the SLU community on intersectional feminism and equity. Free to {Be} plans and hosts a week-long series of events which brings speakers to talk about feminism. along with various events covering a wide range of topics. They try to incorporate many of the promises that the Oath of Inclusion contains and hope to actively engage the SLU community

in discussing these topics. SLU made him realize his passion is something that he needs to make his career. Max said that his involvement in these organizations and in relevant classes have pushed him towards a life of wanting to teach and educate young people about those very same issues, whether that be in the workplace or as a college professor. The experiences that he had as a First-Year Experience Leader have been some of his favorite memories at SLU. Max had wanted to be a part of FYE ever since fresh-

man year, when an Oriflamme leader walked him back to his residence hall because he was unable to participate in the square dance during Fall Welcome. About a week before Max was supposed to start school, he suffered a seizure and fractured his T3 vertebrae in his spine. “The best part was that she never had once mentioned my disability and treated me like a person. I felt welcomed.” He claims it has been humbling and rewarding to watch students that he meets during the summer thrive at SLU. Max has two favorite memories involving FYE: the first during SLU 101 was during his second peer groups when they discuss the meaning of the Oath of Inclusion and how it is embedded in SLU’s mission. Most of the first-year students are quiet during these portions, but eventually the whole group is able to talk about diversity and identity. A second memory was being able to take photos for Oriflamme. Everyone on the team was always so lovely to photograph, and Max said he could really feel the energy and passion that all the Oriflamme leaders had for the program. It was something he found exhausting but nonetheless inspiring.

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and said that this time is just as important. Fredrickson explained what is happening at the protest at Standing Rock Reservation, “there are military vehicles there saying they are protecting the people, when all it looks like is a battlefield.” In the state that America is in, Fredrickson plainly put it that “the war is at home.” While standing with a candle in the cold listening to people sing that they have “peace like a river” and “love like an ocean,” the peace vigil seemed to be working. Not in a way that it will rid the world of hatred, but in a deeper way. A per-

sonal sense, somewhat like meditation. What they are doing is good for the soul. Throughout the night, there were countless honks agreeing with the message coming from cars passing by. The people agree that, “Black Lives Matter,” and they are for “justice not war.” This peace vigil happens every Sunday night on the College Church steps. Mary made it very clear that they would do, “anything to get more students to join [them].” They line up on the steps into the church holding signs beginning at 7:00 p.m. Anyone is welcome to stand with them with whatever message they would like to share.

Q&A with Max Hammond:

Q. If you could have a night on the town with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why? Ghandi (assuming we can understand each other). I want to hear what this man has to say about the problems currently facing our world today. I have so many questions running through my head and I want to see if he has answers to them or can give me guidance. Q. What is your most interesting hobby or habit? I love photography and taking to other camera nerds about it. Q. If you could ride any animal into battle, what would it be and why? Easily on a Velociraptor or in tandem with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.

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

Tuesday, November 8 5:46 p.m. INFORMATIONAL Female student stated that at about 5:30 p.m. she was confronted by six (6) black male subjects, two (2) of whom were wearing ski masks. The subjects begin questioning her about how she voted on election day, causing her to feel very uncomfortable. The student walked around the individuals and into to Ritter Hall to report the incident. St. Louis Police were notified and filed a Peace Disturbance report.

Friday, November 11 10:06 p.m. BIAS INCIDENT

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While securing Beracha Hall, a DPS officer discovered graffiti on the wall of a stall in the 2nd floor men’s restroom. The graffiti was done by some sort of a “Sharpie” or “magic marker” pen, and the wording was in reference to the recent national election. Capt. Walker was notified of the incident. Title IX Coordinator was advised of the incident. Maintenance was notified to remove the graffiti as soon as possible.

PEACE: The vigil took place over a thirty-minute span.

Cox: Commander speaks about military life

Friday, November 11 1:38 p.m. PROPERTY DAMAGE / CRIMINAL An Aramark Food Service employee reported that person(s) unknown had smeared ketchup on the windshield of a food service truck that was parked on the lot. The employee believes the incident may be in retaliation to his attempt to block a vehicle in that had been parked illegally in the reserved food service parking space. Investigation pending.

Friday, November 11 3:20 a.m. HARASSMENT Public Safety was notified by a female student who stated her ex-boyfriend (also a student) was harassing and threatening her by text messages and leaving voice mails on her cell phone. The voice mails and text left were racially disparaging in nature and threats to do bodily harm to another friend of the victim who is also a student. Title IX coordinator was contacted and advised. Pro Staff and Resident Advisor were notified and arrived. All parties involved reside off campus.

Friday, November 11 1:25 a.m. SICK CASE

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Public Safety received a call from a Resident Advisor stating she was having a panic attack. Officers arrived and met with the student. After taking several deep breaths she said she felt better and did not need medical attention.

AIR FORCE: Lt. Gen. Samuel D. Cox is a Commander of the 18th Air Force at Scott Air Force base in nearby Saint Clair County, Illinois. He spoke to SLU students about the lessons he’s learned from his time in the military.

demographic makeup of the men and women under his command, Cox mentioned the importance of diversity and inclusion, especially when women, who make up about 50% of the U.S. population, comprise just 22% of those who serve in the Air

Force. Women depart the Air Force as a rate that is twice has high as men. Cox speculated that part of this has to do with the reality of raising a family, but also emphasized that the goal is to make the “environment right.” Cox believes that “It is all about talent,” so the environ-

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Lt. Gen. Samuel D. Cox

ment must be such that the top talent wants to join and serve. When asked about how the presidential election has changed or will change the Air Force, Cox responded first with, “We support and defend the Constitution of the United States; and we have a Commander in Chief.”

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November 17, 2016 arts@unewsonline.com Tess Brock, Arts Editor Natalie Riopelle, Assoc. Arts Editor

Leonard Cohen: Saying goodbye ‘Doctor Strange’ is to the musical master of sorrow marvelous By TESS BROCK Arts Editor

to overcome physical struggles that are already present or that they have themselves In Marvel’s newest film, created. “Doctor Strange,” director Strange boasts his experScott Dericckson casts the tise as a surgeon and only accomplished British acseems to treat patients who tor Benedict Cumberbatch can challenge him, which (“Sherlock” and “The Imitaruins him once his hands tion Game”) as Dr. Strange. are crippled, and he can not Dr. Strange, a self-abmaintain that reputation. sorbed neurosurgeon, goes But with his determinathrough an internal struggle tion, he leaves his co-worker after he loses the ability to Dr. Christine Palmer (Rachel use his hands proficiently. McAdams), and with the This leads him on a journey help of a healed paraplegic, to Kathmandu, where he Jonathan Pangborn (Benlearns to forget jamin Bratt), everything he they search already knows, What makes [“Doctor for Kamar-Taj, such as the Strange”] different... a place with laws of physis the fact that the people who ics. have knowlThere, he struggle that Strange edge of other delves into has to overcome is dimensions. sorcery, magic Here, he within himself and a multimeets Mordo dimensional (Chiwetel Ejiouniverse which for), a master he learns about from the Anof the mystic arts, and the cient One (Tilda Swinton). Ancient One, who becomes The film, written by Jon Strange’s mentor. Spaihts, Scott Dericckson Strange learns about the and C. Robert Cargill, keeps larger forces of evil, personithe typical engaging Marfied in the situation by Kaevel story, but what makes cilius (Mads Mikkelsen), and it diﬀerent this time is the how to face it with help from fact that the struggle that a Cloak of Levitation, the Eye Strange has to overcome is of Agamotto and the Infinity within himself. Stone. This Marvel character is Dericckson creatively definitely a new one, as the others — such as Thor or even Tony Stark — have had See “Superhero” on Page 6 By CHANDANA KAMARAJ Staff Writer

There was no other musician out there like Leonard Cohen. With a deep, raspy voice that echoed hauntingly poetic lyrics, Cohen earned praise as one of the most original and notable singersongwriters in history. On Nov. 10, nearly a month after releasing his latest album “You Want It Darker,” Cohen’s family announced that the legendary musician had passed away in his home at the age of 82. This year has already been a devastating year for music. In 2016 we have lost David Bowie, Prince, the Eagles’ Glenn Frey and now Cohen. All of these artists have been major influences for anyone making music. However, Cohen’s death has not just shaken the music community. First and foremost, Cohen was a novelist and poet. His ability to seamlessly transform stories into songs makes Cohen an irreplaceable icon in both the world of music and literature. After first trying to make it as a writer, Cohen did not start his music career until the late ’60s when he was 33. In 1967, he released “Songs of Leonard Cohen.” The title track, “Suzanne,” launched Cohen’s career, taking him from a simple poet to an established lyricist with a devoted following. Even today, “Suzanne,” a delicate

and beautiful ballad about a young bohemian dancer, is regarded as one of Cohen’s best tracks. “Songs from a Room” and then “Songs of Love and Hate,” followed Cohen’s debut album. “Famous Blue Raincoat,” from “Love and Hate” is a personal favorite of Cohen’s work. It is a track that makes you ache with its melancholic story told from the perspective of a husband writing to his wife’s lover. Cohen knew how to make the heart shatter. In 1984, Cohen released the song “Hallelujah” on his album “Various Positions.” Cohen spent years struggling to write “Hallelujah,” as he often wanted to abandon the song. Although initially not a huge hit for Cohen, the song’s gospel spirit and moving lyrics lead to it becoming a favorite for artists to cover. Today, “Hallelujah,” has over 300 recorded versions from musicians like Jeﬀ Buckley and Rufus Wainwright. Most recently, Cohen released “You Want It Darker,” an album that truly showcases his baritone voice with his darkest tracks yet. Cohen writes about the questions of life, spirituality, sin and the inevitable darkness that follows these troubling topics. “String Reprise / Treaty,” which will now be the last track on Cohen’s last album sums up the tone of Cohen’s artistry with the closing lines, “We were broken then but now we’re borderline …

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LEGENDARY: Even in his late years, Cohen was still making new music and touring around the world. I wish there was a treaty between your love and mine.” With a repertoire unlike any other musician, what makes Cohen an icon is that he never sugarcoated how he felt to appeal to a broader audience. He unapologetically filled his lyrics with soul and sorrow, but it was

never too much. Cohen did it in an eloquent way so that every listener could connect with his words. Cohen weaved wisdom and sin into every album that he masterfully created and for that, he will be known as one of the greatest songwriters of our time.

Singer-songwriter RIVVRS talks latest album

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MUSIC: RIVVRS’ featured single “I Will Follow You” was featured on Spotify’s “New Music Friday” playlist. By TESS BROCK Arts Editor

Muscian RIVVRS has embarked on a US tour in support of his debut album “Unfamiliar Skin” and newly released single “Ready to Begin”. The singer-songwriter defies genre with his unique blend of alternative folk, pop and soul music, which has led to comparisons to artists such as Ray Lamontagne, Amos Lee and Paul Simon. We chatted with him about his music and the making of “Unfamilar Skin.” Q: What was the process with creating and recording your new album, “Unfamiliar Skin?” A: I was lucky enough to not be working towards

any specific deadline, so the process was pretty laid back. I wrote the songs on the album over the course of about two years and was left with a good chunk of songs to choose for the final record. When I first started writing and recording, I was working full time in Napa to pay my bills, so I would go into the studio after work, or I’d take a few days oﬀ at a time and go down to L.A. to write and record. I was able to quit my job about a year and a half ago and I moved down to L.A. to focus on music and finishing the album, which definitely made the process a lot easier. The hardest part was picking which songs went

onto it. I didn’t want to release everything I recorded, so I picked eight tracks for this one and plan to release a lot of the other songs over the next few months. Q: What were your main influences for the album? Is there a particular artist from the past year that has given you some inspiration? A: I just really wanted the album to feel positive and upbeat, so that was my main inspiration. I was listening to a lot of old soul/R&B music during the writing process, but didn’t necessarily want to create a soul record, so it got fused with all of my other influences. I really like Tom Petty and Van Morrison and I lis-

ten to a lot of more current bands like Alabama Shakes and Dawes. And when I was younger, I listened to a lot of classic rock. Everything kind of went into a blender and came out as you hear it on the record. Q: Where does the album name “Unfamiliar Skin” come from? A: It ties back to the process for making the record. I was in a big state of transition- I went from working 40 hours a week to living in L.A. and playing music full time. It was a really big change for me. I recorded “Ready to Begin” a few months after moving down and the lyric “I’m ready to begin, I need some unfamiliar skin” became the foundation for the song, and

eventually the entire album. The song itself is about my transition to L.A. and playing music full time and it’s sort of a reassurance to myself that the unfamiliar is exactly what I need; even if it’s not totally comfortable at first. Q: Is there a track on the album you are most proud of? Or a track that has a memorable story to it? A: I’d have to say number three, “Gnome Home.” It was co-written and produced by my friend Joshua James. He’s a singer/songwriter I’ve listened to and admired since before I was making my own records. We connected a while ago and eventually started working together these past few years. Just being able to work with him was really amazing, and I’m really happy with the song we created. The title also has a pretty funny story. Initially, it was probably going to be called “Home” or something simple. As we write songs together, Josh puts made-up titles on a board to reference the track. He wrote “Gnome Home” for this one and titled the file the same thing, so when I sent it around to share it with people, everyone saw it as “Gnome Home” and assumed that was the name of the song. I didn’t realize the title hadn’t been changed from the chalkboard version until it was too late, and the song had already been registered. So it lived on as “Gnome Home” which I think is pretty hilarious. Q: What is your song

writing process like? How long does it take? Where do you get the most inspiration from? A: It all depends. Some songs I write at home alone with an acoustic guitar and a piece of paper, but a lot of the time I like to go into a studio and co-write with producers. I love having an entire studio at my fingertips, so I can create a vibe around the song. Some songs come quicker than others. “Ready to Begin” was written and recorded in the course of about two days, and then there was about three months of postproduction and mixing to get it finished. Other tracks like my latest single, “Change” I wrote in a few hours and recorded it multiple times over the course of two years, until the version felt right. I get most of my inspiration throughout random parts of the day, not necessarily just in songwriting sessions. I keep notes on my phone with all the lyric ideas and I record everything on voice memos. Those are usually what I reference when I start a new song or need an idea for something I’m working on. Q: What do you have planned for the rest of 2016? A: I get home from touring the day before Thanksgiving, so I’m gonna spend most of that day sleeping, then I’ll be with family in the Bay Area for a few days.Otherwise, it’s the calm before the storm. I’ll be doing a lot more touring and writing in 2017, so more music should be coming soon!

6 November 17, 2016 What’s up in STL this week?

The 1975 with Phantogram Nov. 29, 7:30 p.m. Peabody Opera House The 1975 is a British alt-rock four-piece worth jamming to.

“Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer” Nov. 18, 11:30 p.m. The Moolah A thrilling film based on the life of real serial killer Henry Lee Lucas.

“Fun Home” Nov. 15-27 Fabulous Fox “Fun Home” explores the power that lies in childhood and the revelations which occur in growing up.

ARTS

Fashion’s first Calares Fashion Entrepreneur Competition By MEGHAN LOFTUS Staff Writer

St. Louis Fashion Week’s 2016 season included the launch of the first ever Caleres Fashion Entrepreneur Competition. This “fashion-meets-Shark-Tankstyle event” took place on Nov. 10, where five St. Louisbased fashion makers presented their brands. The winner of the competition took home $10,000 to kick-start their brand and open new doors to expansion. The second place entrepreneur received a $5,000 grant. “The panel consisted of distinguished members within fashion and business communities, including Ginger Imster, Executive Director, Arch Grants; Jason Hall, Vice President of Entrepreneurship & Innovation, St. Louis Regional Chamber; Eric Johnson, Executive Director, Saint Louis Fashion Fund; Eric Thoelke, President and Executive Creative Director, TOKY; and Elizabeth Tucker, CEO, ALIVE, will judge the competition” as stated by the Fashion Fund. The winner of the $10,000 grand prize was Fauxgerty. The runner-up for $5,000 was Qristytl Frazier Designer. Fauxgerty, founded in 2013 by designer Chrissy Fogerty, is a collection of cruelty-free threads with an emphasis on recycled elements and local, and ethical production in STL, Los Angeles and New York. With a cruelty-free mission, Fauxgerty recognizes the negative impacts of turning hide into leather and is making great strides into conscious consumerism. “You will see recycled poly-

ester in our faux suede, upcycled plastic bottles in our lining and recycled or reusable products in our packaging and marketing materials. Our pieces are designed to be timeless in their construction so they can be worn season after season” as stated by Fauxgerty. Fauxgerty’s designs had clean lines and an overall sleek look. The second place winner’s goal was centralized around making every woman (of any size), feel sexy. Qristytl Frazier likes to call the type of woman she dresses plus sexy. Her designs were stunning. Frazier’s smile lit up the room and it was obvious that the passion for what she’s doing is within her. With an unexpected donation from a panelist, Claire Flowers was awarded $2,500 to expand her business as well. Designing multipurpose, highly functional business wear for women, Flowers proved beauty does not always imply pain. With stable, comfortable shoes and leather dresses with a removable and washable lining (for less in your carry on) are just two innovative pieces from this designer. Beltshazzar Jewels and Rafael Adón, the final two entrepreneurs, contributed amazing designs as well and will continue to work towards their missions here in St. Louis. Overall, this event demonstrated the creativity and entrepreneurship right here in St. Louis. Innovators and creators like these designers are such a crucial part of the fashion industry and it is fascinating to see them growing and developing their work in St. Louis.

Cocktails & Conversation Nov. 18, 6:00 p.m. St. Louis Art Museum Offically titled “Artists Respond to War and its Consequences,” this event allows viewers to connect with the exhibition on war through artists and experts.

Michael Kosta Nov. 17-20 Funny Bone St. Louis A comedian best known for his stint on ESPN’s Crowd Goes Wild, Kosta’s humor is a mix of silly and insightful.

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FASHION: Chrissy Fogerty (third from left) was awarded the grand prize for her line, Fauxgerty.

‘Pruitt-Igoe Myth’ exposes 1950s STL housing failure

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CRUMBLING: Pruitt-Igoe’s demolition was viewed nationwide and quickly became infamous, seen as a massive and expensive government housing failure. By PATRICK HYLAND Senior Staff Writer

Some residents loved Pruitt-Igoe, others hated it. The “Pruitt-Igoe Myth,” which screened Nov. 6 at Washington University as part of the 25th Annual St. Louis International Film Festival, is a documentary of collected testimonies of past residents as well as a critique of modern urban planners and researchers. The story of Pruitt-Igoe is a complicated one, and unlike some documentaries, “Pruitt-Igoe Myth” does not seek to vilify a single person, institution or group of people. The problems were of both policy and personnel, of police and of people of color. Former residents, for example, told stories of how the roofs of the 10-story buildings become lookouts for police. Residents would throw firebombs, bricks and glass at police in frustration and to send a message, “We do not care,” as one former resident put it. “We do not care what you are here for, or what you are doing.” Without regular policing, abandoned or nearly-abandoned buildings became overrun by drugs and violence. Residents would vandalize, throwing trash next to the incinerator, instead of inside of it. The housing authority blamed developers, claiming they were doing the best they could with what they were given, such as incinerators that proved too small to service the ex-

tensive development. At one point, dozens of carpenters had to be contracted to board up over 10,000 broken windows. Strapped for cash and personnel, the housing authority did not adequately maintain the buildings and grounds. The same housing act of 1949 that allowed PruittIgoe also allowed suburban sprawl. Those with the means, but more importantly the skin color, to leave did so. What allowed some families to, for the first time, enjoy individual rooms and beds, also allowed others to flee the city limits to an even whiter, wealthier and more opportunistic life. The welfare state allowed for both “the projects” and for suburbia; for some it provided dignity, for others distinction. The film notes how those once confined to the city slums now enjoyed some of the best views of St. Louis, a juxtaposition of successful federal projects, like the Arch, and not-so-successful ones, like Pruitt-Igoe. Footage from the era of whites who fled shows one women saying, “I intend to live in a white community. It is the only community I intend to live in.” The demolition of PruittIgoe was televised nationally. The housing project only lasted about 35 years. Even today, a police escort is needed to visit the grounds were Pruitt-Igoe once stood. As the names suggests, “Pruitt-Igoe Myth” does not seek to close the case or lay

to rest the controversy and problems surrounding the once-highly-touted “answer” to St. Louis housing problems. Instead, it allows the multiplicity of pointing fingers to overwhelm viewers, and invite them to ask, “why?” There may well be no single answer, but a collection of faults, of mis-planning, and, in some cases, outright malice. One of the rules to live in Pruitt-Igoe, for instance, was that no able-bodied male live in a household. In order to enjoy the housing oﬀered, families had to decide whether or not to split. Some did, but often fathers were left hiding in closets when inspectors made their rounds. The job of such workers was solely to catch male family members who were not allowed to be there by policy makers. Another former resident tells how her mother painted a single wall black in the family apartment so that penmanship and homework problems could be practiced on the wall with chalk. When inspectors came and questioned the family, her mother told the truth, she did not have money to buy paper for her children. The inspector said, “I understand that you are trying to raise your family. If you would like to paint another wall, you can.” To see a bit of both St. Louis and national history in regards to race relations, public housing and issues that persist to this day, see “Pruitt-Igoe Myth” and join the conversation.

Superhero: New film ‘strangely’ fantastic Continued from Page 5 adds to this film through the brilliant casting. Cumberbatch flawlessly plays the role of a job-obsessed neurosurgeon who eventually accepts the state of his hands, but does not let that self-destruct him. He instead gains confidence after overcoming his sense of insecurity. Through the entire film, however, it was Swinton who stole the show as the Ancient One. The character is one that does not show too much emotion and speaks only words of enlightenment. Rachel McAdams as Dr. Palmer is a refreshing addition, who contributes to many of the comedic sequences. The highlight of the casting, though, is Chiwetel Ejiofor, who plays a very com-

plex character with negative undertones, known as Karl Mardo. This character is diﬀerently portrayed in this film than in the comic book series, a contribution that Dericckson made, which is why the audience needs to look out for him in the succeeding films. An aspect that can not go unnoticed in this film is the visuals that are created to maintain a realistic portrayal of the several dimensions that simply abandon the laws of physics. Dericckson gave much thought to these detailed dimensions, with the help of astrophysicist, Dr. Adam Frank. Keeping an angle in the field of philosophy, concerning the “mind body problem” and maintaining a “correct relationship

between the mind and the experience,” Frank states that visually there are “these beautiful representations of reality bending and [unzipping] reality with the casting of spells.” These representations can be seen right at the beginning of the film, along with the scenes that portray the mirror dimension along with the endless set of stairs. Watching the film in 3-D emphasizes the graphics. Filmmaker Dericckson refreshingly adds to the Marvel universe by finally bringing in heartthrob, Benedict Cumberbatch, while managing to expand the universe with incredible visualizations and another character, Mardo, who you will have to look out for in upcoming installments.

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SUPERHERO: Benedict Cumberbatch stars in the leading role as Doctor Strange.

Sports

November 17, 2016 sports@unewsonline.com Lauren Tondl, Sports Editor Vivek Gorijala, Assoc. Sports Editor

2-0 on the road: Women take down California teams in back-to-back scoring By LAUREN TONDL Sports Editor

With a 2-0 start to the season, SLU women’s basketball made it clear that it doesn’t matter where they compete; they will dominate anyone in their path, home or away. The women had their first wins of the regular season against UC Irvine and Loyola Marymount on Nov. 11 and 13. Despite the added challenges of a long plane ride and dealing with other teams’ crowds, the Billikens had no issues taking down the costal competition. SLU faced UC Irvine in the first game of the weekend, winning 79-69. Similar to last year’s squad, the win came from their deep bench. SLU outscored UC Irvine from the bench, 26-8. Three Billikens had over 15 points in the game. In the first quarter, the women took the lead for the first portion of the stanza, 10-7. However, the squad struggled through a 10-2 run to give UC Irvine a 1712 lead at the end of the first quarter. The women could not find a way to get their groove back in the second quarter and UC Irvine pressed on to keep the upper hand for almost the entire ten minutes. Junior forward Mad-

dison Gits provided a spark for the Billiken oﬀense with a late three-pointer and junior guard Jackie Kemph followed with a three-pointer of her own to tie the game up, 30-30. SLU stayed in it, ending the first half at a 3434 draw. The third quarter saw a much livelier Billiken squad. Sophomore guard Jordyn Frantz found her rhythm, scoring 12 points in the third quarter alone. She hit a crucial jumper to keep the game tied at 36, allowing the team to take the lead for good soon after. Gits racked up nine points to help widen the gap, and SLU pulled ahead going into the fourth quarter, 60-49. UC Irvine made their best eﬀort to come back in the last ten minutes, but Kemph’s three-pointer at the opening of the stanza silenced the opponent and introduced a 20-point gap with five minutes to go in the game. SLU had no problem finishing out the victory to go 1-0 on the season. Frantz, Kemph and Gits had 58 points combined. Frantz and Kemph had 20 points apiece and Gits came in with 18 points. Kemph had a game high of eight assists. The Billiken defense was a large contributor to the win. Senior forward Olivia

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BREAKAWAY: Sophomore guard Kerri McMahan flies the ball down the court on the dribble after a turnover by the other team. The women won their first two regular season games on the road against UC Irvine and Loyola. Jakubicek had a game-high 10 rebounds while senior center Sadie Stipanovich collected 9. They helped give SLU a 46-25 advantage in rebounds. The team as a whole shot 56 percent in the second half. They snatched a

grand total of 46 rebounds, 16 of them being oﬀensive rebounds. The women were just getting started as they shut down Loyola Marymount in a scoring spree, 90-76. Kemph and Stipanovich had

Volleyball clinches third seed in A-10 Championship By VIVEK GORIJALA Associate Sports Editor

Saint Louis women’s volleyball wrapped up its regular season with two weekend matches. SLU first swept Virginia Commonwealth 3-0 at home at Chaifetz Arena on Friday, Nov. 12 and then sent off SLU’s seniors with a dominant 3-1 sweep of the Davidson Wildcats on Sunday, Nov. 14. The match against VCU was the second time that the two teams had played all season, with the first occurring on VCU’s home court in Richmond. SLU won that matchup, 3-1, and this time, having home-court advantage only served to tip the scales further in SLU’s favor. Once again, the standout performer was senior outside hitter Danielle Rygelski. She recorded 21 kills with five errors on 33 attacks for a .485 attack percentage in the sweep. SLU started off weak, struggling to get going as VCU jumped out to an early lead in the first set, but Rygelski notched eight kills to lead the Billikens to a 2520 set victory. The second set saw another strong performance from Rygelski, who recorded nine kills and one error on 11 attacks. However, the

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team as a whole was also very efficient. The Billikens had an attack percentage of .500 as a team. SLU won the set comfortably by a score of 25-15. SLU then completed the sweep quite easily, dominating the VCU Rams by a score of 25-14 in the third set to seal the victory. Junior middle blocker Lauren Leverenz led the team in this set, with four kills coming on four attacks for a perfect attack percentage. Overall, SLU was a much more efficient team than VCU was. SLU had an attack percentage over the entire match of .384, and they managed to hold VCU to a .136 attack percentage. Other Billikens also had good games against VCU. Junior outside hitter Nenye Okoro had eight kills and 10 digs. Senior middle blocker Taylor Paulson had four blocks, the most on the Billikens. One of those blocks was a solo effort. Finally, senior setter Ashley Gagen had an outstanding game, recording 37 assists, only one shy from her career best. The Billikens then finished off their 2016 regular season with a 3-1 home victory against Davidson. The See “Volleyball” on Page 8

JEER WHO TO CHEER COWBOYS OFFENSIVE LINE In an NFL in which quarterbacks and receivers get all the credit, it’s refreshing to see that the force behind the Dallas Cowboys’ success so far this season is their offensive line. Offensive linemen often toil in the trenches for little praise, but the Cowboys O-line’s dominance has broken past that barrier.

double-doubles, and two other Billikens scored double digits in the game. Much like the UC Irvine match, the Billikens got oﬀ to slow start. Early on, they found themselves at a sevenpoint deficit. However, ju-

FOCUS: Senior setter Ashley Gagen sets the ball for an outside hitter. She had a career high of 49 assists.

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Men’s basketball splits home games By VIVEK GORIJALA Associate Sports Editor

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nior guard Jenny Vlliet got the oﬀense going with two three-pointers and two free throws to squeak out the lead, 21-20. SLU went on

SLU men’s basketball’s season opener turned sour on Friday, Nov. 11, as visitors Ball State blew SLU out. The final score of 85-64 in favor of the Cardinals over the Billikens told the entire story, as the Cardinals jumped out to an early lead in the first half that they never relinquished the rest of the way. Despite the loss, excitement for head coach Travis Ford’s first season in charge of the Billikens brought many fans, young, old and everywhere in between, out to Chaifetz Arena. Ball State opened up a very early lead behind some hot shooting, as the Cardinals hit their first four 3-pointers. The 3-pointers launched them into a 20-6 lead in short order to start the game. Redshirt freshman forward Elliot Welmer, who made his first career start against the Ball State Cardinals, answered that run with a 3-pointer of his own to cut the lead to only 11. The scoring then went back-and-forth for a while, but the Cardinals went on a 10-0 run with four minutes left in the first half to increase their lead. Freshman forward Jalen Johnson stopped that rally with a 3-pointer, the first points of

his career, but Ball State responded with two back-toback 3-pointers to increase their lead to a staggering 25 points. After a few more buckets either way, senior guard Mike Crawford finished the first half with a layup just as the horn sounded for the first half, meaning that Ball State was able to take a decisive lead into the halftime break. They led by 24 points at halftime, by a score of 4319. The second half went better for the Saint Louis Billikens. SLU outscored Ball State by a score of 45-42, which was especially surprising considering their poor showing in the first half. However, as the secondhalf score hinted at, SLU was never able to truly catch up to Ball State. The Cardinals maintained a gap of at least 20 points for the remainder of the contest after halftime. That 20-point deficit, the closest that Saint Louis got to Ball State in the second half, happened when the Billikens went on a 7-0 run behind layups from junior guard Davell Roby and senior forward Reggie Agbeko. Their layups, in addition to freshman guard Zeke Moore’s 3-pointer, contributed to the run. See “Men’s” on Page 8

FEAR WHO TO JEER NEW ORLEANS PELICANS Despite Anthony Davis turning in another season for the ages, the Pelicans are a dismal 1-9. There are plenty of reasons why the Pelicans are so bad, but everyone can agree that it is sad to see Davis’ stellar performances wasted in this manner. Here’s hoping that Davis finally gets a strong supporting cast.

WHO TO FEAR CONOR MCGREGOR McGregor just became UFC’s first fighter to simultaneously hold the world title in two different weight classes. Despite his borderline-incendiary behavior, it is hard to deny that McGregor is currently one of the greatest mixed martial artists in the world, and that he is the face of the current UFC.

8 November 17, 2016 Tweet of the week

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Scores from the week Men’s Basketball Billikens 64 Ball State 85 SLU fell behind early in the first half and never managed to catch up to Ball State. SLU was never closer than 20 points to Ball State in the entire second half. Billikens 88 Southern Utah 76 Head coach Travis Ford celebrated his first victory as a Billiken by defeating Southern Utah. Senior forward Reggie Agbeko recorded his second double-double in as many games with 18 points and 14 rebounds. Women’s Basketball Billikens 79 UC Irvine 69 Sophomore guard Jordyn Frantz, junior guard Jackie Kemph and junior forawrd Maddison Gits had 58 points combined to help carry the Billikens to a highscoring victory. Their rebounding game was crucial, winning that battle, 46-25. Billikens 90 Loyola Marymount 76 SLU fought for the win all the way through to the last five minutes. Strong shooting from junior guard Jenny Vliet paved the way for the win. Kemph and senior center Sadie Stipanovich both had double-doubles Men’s Soccer Billikens 1 Dayton 2 SLU finished their 2016 season on a sour note with an overtime loss to conference rival, the Dayton Flyers. Even though the men tied up the game in the last two minutes of regulation, Dayton found the net first in overtime. Volleyball Billikens 3 VCU 0 Senior outside hitter Danielle Rygelski had 21 kills on 33 attacks with only 5 errors, for a .485 attack percentage. Billikens 3 Davidson 1 Senior setter Ashley Gagen had a career-high 49 assists against Davidson to celebrate senior day. SLU clinched the No. 3 seed in the A-10 tournament.

SPORTS

This week in sports Thursday, Nov. 17 Women’s Basketball 4:30 p.m. v. SIUE Men’s Basketball 7 p.m. v. Eastern Illinois

Friday, Nov. 18

Saturday, Nov. 19

Swim/Dive Volleyball Northwestern Invitational Semis of A-10 tourney @ Evanston, Ill. 5 p.m. v. TBA Volleyball Cross Country First round of A-10 tourney NCAA Championships @ 5 p.m. v. Davidson Terre Haute, Ind.

Women: Kemph A-10 Player of the Week

Sunday, Nov. 20

Monday, Nov. 21

Tuesday, Nov. 22

Wednesday, Nov. 23

Volleyball Finals of A-10 tourney 1: 30 p.m. v. TBA Women’s Basketball 2 p.m. @ Bradley

Men’s Basketball 8:30 p.m. v. BYU @ Las Vegas, Nev.

Group Dance Lessons 7 p.m. @ Dance Pizazz

Men’s Basketball TBA v. Alabama or Valparaiso @ Las Vegas, Nev. Women’s Basketball 2 p.m. v. Morgan State

XC competes in Midwest Regional

Volleyball: SLU to host A-10 tourney

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a 16-8 spurt to provide the lead at the end of the first quarter. Loyola Marymount didn’t concede easily in the second quarter. They took a 12-point lead over the Billikens, 44-32. SLU wasn’t fazed, answering with a 12-0 run in the last part of the quarter. They scored on six of their final tries and had a fourpoint possession to steal the momentum at halftime. In the third quarter, Kemph struck gold, putting up 13 of her 25 points in the game. Loyola Marymount stayed tight on SLU’s heels, only allowing a 67-66 advantage for the Billikens. The two teams fought for the lead early in the fourth quarter, tying the game at 71. Then, Stipanovich grabbed an oﬀensive rebound and finished the ball easily to give SLU the upper hand for good, a major turning point in the game. Vliet finished the game for the Billikens, giving them an 80-73 advantage. The team converted on 10 of their last 12 free throws to contribute to the margin and take the win, 90-76. Kemph contributed 25 points and 10 assists, making this her seventh double-double in her career. Stipanovich earned her eleventh doubledouble of her career with 20 points and 14 rebounds. Vliet was consistent from the three-point line, sinking four of her five attempts. Frantz earned 16 points. Kemph also grabbed her first Atlantic 10 Player of the Week honor, due to her important contributions in both wins on the road. The women return to Chaifetz for their debut at home in the regular season on Nov. 17. They will take on SIUE at 4:30 p.m.

first set went to the Billikens over the Wildcats, courtesy of a strong performance from Gagen, who recorded eight assists and five digs as SLU won 25-19. The Billikens then topped the Wildcats again in the second set, hitting eight kills and adding six digs for a 25-20 victory. However, after the break, Davidson pulled one back with a 25-21 third-set victory. However, the Billikens remained focused and closed out the fourth set 2513. The offense was shared among the outside hitters in this set, as Rygelski had four kills on five attempts, and sophomore outside hitter Monica Loftus had four kills on four attempts. Neither attacker had an error in the fourth set. Several Billikens had notable performances. Junior libero Mackenzie Long reached 1000 digs in her collegiate career in the match, and is only the 18th Billiken to do so. Rygelski had 26 kills and 11 digs for her 13th double-double this season. Okoro also had a double-double, with 15 kills and 11 digs. Long, in addition to her milestone-reaching defensive play, had five service aces, including three that came in the decisive fourth set. In terms of efficiency, Loftus stood out. She had eight kills on 13 attempts, for a stellar .615 attack percentage in the match. SLU has earned the No. 3 seed in the Atlantic 10 Conference Championship, which will take place at Chaifetz. Their first match will be against Davidson, and Rhode Island awaits if SLU wins.

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HUDDLE: The men’s cross country team gets together before a run in Forest Park. The men finished 12th at the Midwest Regional, their best ever finish in history. By BOBBY STILWELL Staff Writer

While most of campus was at Chaifetz watching men’s basketball, the Cross Country team competed in the Midwest Regional, held at the Ashton Cross Country Course in Iowa City, Iowa. The men’s team wrapped up the season with a 12th place finish, the best in their history. However, the women fought hard, but failed to secure a placement. On the men’s side, Manuel De Backer led the Billikens, finishing 51st overall. Finishing second for the Bills, and 66th overall, was Matt Prest. Neal Fitzpatrick, Lance Mueller, Aaron Duga, Hiob Gebisso, and Dorrian Gordon rounded out the rest of the finishing order. For the women, Anna Schmitz finished first for SLU, followed by Courtney Link. Megan Kress, Court-

ney Pfanstiel, Natalie Davis, Ellie Adams, and Hannah Pierson all finished out the running order. Both teams have younger rosters, with Bell commenting that the women, “…added new freshmen” and “the majority of the [men] are sophomores, so we hope to use this season as a spring board for next few cross country seasons.” This finish represents a great leap forward for the men’s team, and head coach Jon Bell agrees. “Our 12th place finish at the regional championships caps oﬀ a great season for our men. [They] ran within themselves and executed their race plans well. We were as high as 10th in the team standings with 1K to go, but our youth and inexperience over 10K showed, as we faded a little. Despite that, it was our best team finish ever at the regional meet. This

Men’s basketball: Ford picks up first win as a Billiken against Southern Utah Continued from Page 7

The loss was finalized at an 85-64 score line. However, the Billikens did manage to close on a somewhat strong note, as they scored the last six points of the game to bring the game to within 21 points. One Billiken player posted a double-double on the night, providing an individual spark of hope in a game that was mostly ugly for any SLU players, coaches or fans. The fourth-year Agbeko was the one to post the double-double, which came on the strength of 12 points and 10 rebounds. Meanwhile, Roby led the team in points scored, with 14 points pumped in for the Billikens team. In general, Ball State had excellent shooting throughout the night, which made it very diﬃcult for SLU to compete and even harder for them to catch up when they were already down doubledigits early in the first half. Ball State shot 51.7 percent from the field, 56.5 percent from behind the 3-point arc and 80 percent from the free-throw line. SLU’s shooting eﬃciency numbers were quite a bit lower, as may be expected from the blowout score line. SLU shot only 35.6 percent from the field, 25.0 percent

from the 3-point line and 64.3% when attempting free throws. SLU will hope to improve on those numbers as they continue on throughout the season. The Billikens also played against Southern Utah, also at home at Chaifetz Arena, on Monday, Nov. 14. The game saw head coach Travis Ford pick up his first win at SLU to move the team to a 1-1 record. The final score was 88-76, and Agbeko recorded another double-double, with 18 points and 14 rebounds. He also had a ca-

reer-high three blocks in the game. Roby finished with 17 points, while Welmer scored 15 points. Sophomore guard Jermaine Bishop recorded a career high seven assists to go along with 13 points. The 13 points made him the fourth Billiken to score in double-figures against Southern Utah. Next up for the Billikens is the final match of the opening three-match homestand at Chaifetz Arena, against Eastern Illinois on Thursday, Nov. 17. Tipoﬀ for the game is set for 7 p.m.

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ATTACK: Junior guard Davell Roby attempts to slide past a Southern Utah defender in their 88-76 win.

result sets up the next twoyear window for this group of men. We will continue to set the goal of winning the Atlantic 10 championship and placing even better at the regional championship.” For the women, Bell is looking forward to improving in the oﬀseason. “This year was a learning year. We had student athletes returning from missing all of last year with injuries. We had others sustain injuries. These are challenges every team faces, and I’m proud of the way our women handled these challenges. All season long they worked hard and tried to overcome these difficulties. They executed their best race plan of the season at the regional meets, so that is a great way to end the season. Our goal for the women between now and next season is to stay consistent with our training and improve our fitness.”

Soccer ends postseason in disappointing loss to Dayton By LAUREN TONDL Sports Editor

The Billiken men’s soccer team ended their season in the first round of the Atlantic 10 tournament with a 2-1 overtime loss against conference rival Dayton on Nov. 10. The men were the top seed going into the postseason competition, but, despite outshooting and earning more corners than the Flyers, SLU was unable to seal the victory. Dayton appeared to be the dominant team in the first half. They earned four corner kicks and hit four shots. The Flyers put three of their shots on goal, forcing junior goalie Sascha Otte to make three saves for the Billikens. SLU took a while to generate any oﬀense, putting only one shot on the frame. Neither team could find the back of the net for much of the second half, but the Billikens came out of intermission with a much stronger attack and more urgency. However, the Flyers were the first to put a goal on the board in the 78th minute when a Dayton player passed the ball across the box, finding another Dayton attacker who finished the ball past Otte. SLU’s stronger attack was able to answer with less than two minutes left in the

game. The Bills earned a corner, and senior midfielder Joe Saad lofted a ball to find the head of sophomore midfielder Lennart Hein. The ball ricocheted off the cross bar, but junior defender Akeem Richards was there to put the rebound away and tie the game up just in time. The game headed into overtime with much of the momentum in favor of the Billikens. SLU earned a corner early, but the play did not come off. Five minutes into extra time, Dayton advanced the ball up the flank and a Dayton winger sent the ball into the box for a finish off a header for a 2-1 victory. Regardless of the disappointing postseason results, the men earned a respectable first-place finish in the A-10 regular season. They had a big win during non-conference play against Wake Forest and tied top teams such as Tulsa and Marquette. Head coach Mike McGinty was named A-10 Coach of the Year. Saad and senior midfielder Max Karcher were named to the All-Conference second team. Freshman forward Saadiq Mohammed and Murana earned spots on the A-10 All-Rookie team. The Billikens lose six seniors for next season, but will be in action next fall, ready to put together a successful season.

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U.S. Government should put soldiers first Since 1954, the U.S. has celebrated Veterans Day on Nov. 11 — the same November day that the Allies signed the armistice with Germany and ended World War I in 1918. On Veterans Day, Facebook feeds fill with expressions of gratitude, streets are crowded with parades and former soldiers visits schools across the country. While much of the country gives thanks for its veterans’ services and honors their sacrifices, the U.S. government does not do enough to display the same appreciation. Although members of our armed forces are provided housing and receive a food allowance, their salaries are not worthy of the sacrifices many of them make and the struggles many of them and their families face. The starting salary for enlisted soldiers in the U.S. Army is about $19,000 per year. The Staff Sergeant rank, which is the highest rank before a soldier becomes an officer, makes just over $36,400 per year after six years of service. Some argue that this amount of money is more than enough because it is more than soldiers would make if they were working in the civilian sector. Others say that the soldiers did not join the military for the money and that it is a fine amount of money for many of the soldiers who are single without any dependents. The public sector may pay better than the private sector, but do we want our government to treat our soldiers the same way the private sector treats its employees? The government must finance its programs efficiently and save money when it can, but it should not be run like a busi-

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Sophie Lappe / Illustrator ness, especially when soldiers do not enjoy some of the options other employees receive. For instance, soldiers lack the ability to strike or protest their treatment or pay through unionization. Title 10 of the U.S. Code forbids members of the armed forces from “striking, picketing, marching, demonstrating, or any other similar form of concerted action which is directed against the Government of the United States.” This is, in part, understandable because the military must be cohesive, but it still limits the power of these federal employees. To compare soldiers to minimum wage employees is not a fair comparison. We also should not point at minimum wage workers and suggest soldiers could be in their shoes. The plight of a citizen earning poverty wages should not be trivialized in the discussion of a soldier’s wages. No one should make less than they

need to ensure their family lives comfortably. And to this point, many soldiers have families at home who need the soldier’s salary to survive. Not all soldiers chose to enlist out of pride for their country. Many soldiers enlist because serving their country is the best way to provide for their family. When soldiers are more focused on sending paychecks home and making sure their families make do with what they have, they cannot perform their jobs as eﬀectively as they could in an economically preferred situation. While certain benefits to the soldier do go a long way — such as the housing, food, healthcare and tax advantages while in service — they do not provide for a family in the same way that other jobs do. A member of the armed forces may receive benefits with their salary that push their salary north of $50,000 per year, but their families are not always the beneficiaries.

There can be huge costs to veterans, including loss of limbs and PTSD, both of which can reduce their chances of employment in the private sector and disable them from providing for those that depend on them. When our armed service members are stationed abroad or across the country, they are separated from home and family. The U.S. military uses the idea of seeing the world as a marketing tactic, but service can be and often is diﬃcult for servicemembers and their families. In an age where we spend so much of our country’s defense budget on technology (Lockheed Martin, an aerospace company, prices an F35 Lightning II fighter jet at $75 million in today’s dollars) we should be able to pay our soldiers more. Investments in technology are practical. The world is moving away from soldiers on the ground. But allowing our soldiers to provide for their families is practical, too.

They don’t wear invisibility cloaks, but sometimes it seems like they do. My fellow SLU students, I need your help. I seldom step foot in most of the res halls. I can count on one hand the number of times I’ve been inside McDonnell Douglas. I haven’t eaten in a dining hall in a couple years. However, members of the custodial, food service and grounds crew staffs are completing important behind-the-scenes work all over SLU every day. The custodial staff keeps SLU clean, the food service workers keep SLU fed and the grounds crew keeps SLU beautiful. These employees are crucial members of our campus community, but they are generally underappreciated. Unfortunately, it isn’t feasible for me to personally thank each valuable member of these groups. Therefore, I have a challenge for you: the next time you’re hurrying through the library, hungrily awaiting your pancakes or strolling down West Pine, take a moment and notice the efforts of the people working around you. Acknowledge the workers. Ask how their day is going. Express your appreciation. I don’t think this task is too arduous. Don’t these employees deserve to know how important they are? Let’s work together to make sure all members of our SLU community feel valued. -Lauren Remspecher, senior

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Condemning half of the electorate hurts our democracy The brutal 2016 presidential campaign ended with many voters disillusioned with the voting process and with their fellow Americans. While a portion of the American electorate partook in the political process for the first time and celebrated the victory of Donald Trump, supporters of Hillary Clinton wept. Then, they blamed their peers. Members of the antiTrump movement, and Clinton’s most enthusiastic supporters have condemned those who voted the Republican candidate into oﬃce. Facebook posts describe disappointment in their neighbors and point fingers at the demographic groups — minorities and women — that did not turn out for Clinton or chose Trump over the Democratic candidate. Some people have gone as far as to

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write posts asking for Trump supporters to unfriend them on social media. This rhetoric is unproductive and counterintuitive. It is segregationist and at odds with our country’s ideals of unity and collaboration. We cannot turn away from nearly half of the country. We cannot disregard our neighbors in these dire times. For supporters of the Democratic Party, protesting serves as a show of unity and as a show of strength after the Democratic Party suﬀered unexpected defeats across federal, state and local elections. Focus has shifted from the Republican Party’s stability to the lack of Democratic leadership. Protesting allows people to feel they have a voice when their representatives failed to win their contests.

However, protesting will not change the outcome of the election. Democrats and all of those unhappy with the election’s results should be concentrating on how they can convince undecided voters that the policies they believe in would better serve them. Divisive rhetoric will not convince people to change their minds. Instead, it will drive people away. Although some of Trump’s supporters have been in the spotlight for treating protesters violently and calling minorities by slurs, Clinton’s supporters have also bullied U.S. citizens. By labeling Trump supporters as racists and bigots for supporting their candidate, they do not change minds. By casting these labels, they engender hatred and overgeneralize the issues voters care about. Trump’s words and ac-

tions throughout his life and campaign have been oﬀensive and heinous. His “locker room talk” was too much for some voters to bear, and the polls suggested exposure to his sexist remarks would turn the electorate away from supporting him. The polls did not accurately reflect the vote, though, and we must recognize that voters decide on their candidate for a number of diﬀerent reasons. Some voters chose Trump because they believed it was more important that a Republican appoint the next Supreme Court judge. Others distrusted Clinton. The Democratic candidate was not particularly strong in an electoral season characterized by anger with career politicians and “the establishment.” Clinton supporters may strongly disagree

with other voters’ decisions, but continued disagreement will not help going forward. No matter Clinton supporters’ view of the other side’s decision, they cannot demonize voters and accuse them of bigotry for voting for Trump. This one decision should not be enough for us to give up on humanity. We need to understand why almost half of the country voted for Trump. Those who associate with the liberal side of politics must reach out to the other side and attempt to engage in dialogue. The lack of dialogue, exacerbated by social media and the information bubbles we form around ourselves, creates the divide we see between Republicans and Democrats. These bubbles allow only the information that aligns with our views to sink in; information that dis-

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A letter to the tired activist: We must ‘fight like hell’

Noelle Janak

What do we do when the rainbow isn’t enough? Anyone who knows me knows that I do not frequently find myself without words, but I must admit, it has taken much eﬀort, contemplation and prayer for me to even sit down to write this. When the opportunity presented itself to write about our choice as a nation to elect a white supremacist candidate to the oﬃce of the presidency, I jumped. However, the words did not come easily. At first, I wanted to write a letter to white women, approximately 53 percent (among their voting population) of whom chose their whiteness over the safety of undocumented folks, black folks and other groups heavily shaken by Tuesday’s outcome. Then, I thought about writing a letter to white people who call themselves “progressive” but never addressed the racist, misogynistic, Islamophobic and transphobic reasons their family members chose to support our president-elect. After all these thoughts settled in my brain, I have elected to write a letter to my people — a letter to the tired activist — a letter to those struggling to see the rainbow of hope right now. On Wednesday, I cried uncontrollably for hours. I did not cry because of some political election. I cried the tears of my ancestors. I cried

because, like many of you, we are our ancestors’ wildest dreams, and yet, these past few days have felt more like 1877 than what the world should look like in 2016. I am writing to you today to say: feel it all. Cry if you need to. Feel black rage if you need to. Listen to Kendrick until your ears bleed. If you feel despair and hopelessness, feel that too. We are not the superhumans white supremacy often asks us to be. We are magic and real. For those of you who are looking for an outlet to express your feelings know that I am here. We are all here. Go to BSA’s meetings. Go to St. Louis Action Council’s healing spaces. Hell, sit in the Cross Cultural Center, knowing that you will eventually see the face of someone who looks like you. For those who want to shut those

I did not cry because of some political election. I cried the tears of my ancestors. feelings out, do that. Do not stay in a place of numbness, but take care of yourselves. Netflix has plenty of amazing children’s movies and TV shows that have brought me joy on days in which the world is terrible. I am not going to tell you everything will be okay. I do not know that. I believe people when they say they want to deport my friends. I believe the vice presidentelect when he says he wants to shock me out of queerness. I take seriously the more than 200 hate crimes

that have been committed since Tuesday. I do not take lightly that KKK chapters around the country have celebrated our president-elect’s ascent to power. While I do not know everything will be okay, what I do know is that we as a people are gon’ be alright. When things are dark and you cannot see your way out, take comfort in our rich history of resistance. You may not feel ready to resist just yet, but know that deep inside of us, the ancestors have provided all the tools we need for this. As we deal with the reality of Tuesday’s results at the local, state and federal levels, please understand that the struggle is universal. Queer folks, black folks, indigenous folks, folks with disabilities, practitioners of Islam, trans folks, etc. have been struggling and will continue to do so with this new administration. We must show up for one another. Now is not a time for “oppression olympics.” Rest up, friends. The struggle is a marathon, not a sprint. Save up your energy because we will need you for the long haul. Before I leave you, I have one final piece of advice to share. Many years ago, as she faced criminal prosecution after becoming an enemy of the state, Assata Shakur wrote: “It is our duty to fight for our freedom. It is our duty to win. We must love and support each other. We have nothing to lose but our chains.” We may never reach liberation. We may not be able to rid ourselves of the chains of oppression that tie us all down and prevent human connection. We may not reach that far-oﬀ ideal, but it is upon us to fight like hell as if we can.

Climate change: An immediate problem

Vince Nolette

Seeing as though the EPA could soon be headed by prominent climate change skeptic Myron Ebell, I find it prudent to speculate on why there are still those who have a tough time understanding the imminent consequences of climate change and what we can do about it. Foremost, it has to do with what incites responses versus what m e r e l y causes reactions. Responses come when immediate change is evident. This is apparent with natural disasters, famine, droughts and disease. It has become conventional wisdom that if the eﬀects of such situations are threatening in the short run, an immediate response is necessarily warranted. That response hinges on primary empirical data, such as live coverage of hurricane destruction, increases in prices of certain crops and pictures of disease-stricken people. However, such warrants are not placed on those

problems where immediate alleviation does not seem possible. All that is garnered in those situations is a reaction. Climate change is akin to this syndrome. Surely there is a sort of unquantifiable threshold by which the human mind reasons that only a reaction is required, not a response. However, this is irrelevant. It is enough to just say that climate change has passed this threshold in the vast majority of us. And so we have reached the crux of the problem; it is challenging to observe the eﬀects of climate change in our day-to-day lives. Thus, thoughts of climate change become a rarity. Furthermore, the breadth of the issue has rendered climate change a problem that cannot be alleviated in the short run. The logic goes somewhat like this: “I can donate to stop world hunger or volunteer to help those aﬀected by a natural disaster, but my effort to hinder climate change would be too minimal to do anything.” Accordingly, it has incorrectly become a long-term problem. We then tend to focus even more on the problems most immediate to us. Placing blame on us for this is somewhat unfair, for there are innu-

And so we have reached the crux of the problem; it is challenging to observe the effects of climate change in our day-to-day lives.

merable worries to occupy our minds. Since it feels like there is no immediate way to alleviate the threat, whether that is the reality or not, our propensity to respond to the short run is greater than to respond to the long run. Again, and unfortunately, this is a false conception. Climate change is a product of our collective contributions. We have a duty to make deliberate attempts to become aware. Aware of its causes, its dire consequences and most importantly, its immediacy. This is the greatest threat facing humanity. But what can we do? Surely, it is too late. Alas, there is still time, although our window of opportunity is closing quickly. Recent projections from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has estimated that our planet can only stand another five years of emissions at our current rates before it would become impossible to keep the global mean temperature from rising 1.5 degrees Celsius. Under the Trump administration, increased emissions from an unleashing of fossil fuel reserves and a back out from the Paris Agreement are also suspected. Such actions would solidify the warming of the planet past 1.5 degrees Celsius and bring about great uncertainty for our future as a species. This is a nonpartisan issue — it is our duty to support public agencies and programs like the Clean Power Plan, the EPA and the Paris Agreement. Climate change is here, it is now and it needs to be on our minds.

End-of-life care requires a Positive outcomes of divisive presidential election unique kind of compassion dance between the wishes of family, caregivers and patient. It is very likely that you will play a role in the medical decisions of your elders, spouse or children. Even if you are never an appointed director, you will make subtle decisions. And as I’ve said Ben Imlay before, the exposure, if any, to those sorts of decisions is I’ve worked now for two limited, or irrelevant, to the and a half years in long-term real issues faced. Too often care. I used to be in an asdecision-makers are oblivisisted living facility, and I’ve ous of the process of dying. transitioned to being a home The result of that is an unhealth aide in St. Louis. graceful, painful decline to There are skilled nurses and death. It is imperative that aides whose experiences we all prepare ourselves for eclipse mine, but I’ve seen those decisions. In a sense, enough to critically reflect it fulfills the golden rule: do on our perception of elder unto others as you would care. have them do unto you, for Many of our future health that’s the greatest misconprofessionals are well-versed ception of all — that you will on the ethical approaches to directly control your own palliative care, Physician Asend-of-life care. sisted Suicide (PAS), autonThe real issue of end-ofomy and so on. The reality, life care is the soft death. I however, is that those clear describe the process of dying considerations are the stuﬀ as the hugely unpredictable, of case studies. It is reported unique shifting of function that only over the 2,300 ascourse of sisted-sui- Rather than there being moments or cides have clear principles, end-of- months. Evtaken place ery one of in states in life care, in practice, is our capaciwhich PAS a grey dance between ties comes is legal. The the wishes of family, to a state of careful arcaregivers and patient. flux — amguments bulation, regarding speech, PAS are irsight, aprelevant to practical end-ofpetite. Normal medicine can life care — for the time becorrect such a fluctuation — ing at least. Palliative care e.g., a loss of appetite. Those and autonomy can become interventions stop being muddled when family or anproductive during the proother agent direct the care. cess of dying. Insisting food And there is occasionally consumption or administerlittle oversight from doctors; ing medication can cause three months passed before more discomfort, futile disone client of mine saw a hoscomfort. Our habits that pice physician when he eninform us that being cured rolled. is worth the pain cease to be Rather than there being valid. We must step outside clear principles, end-of-life our normal habits of reasoncare, in practice, is a grey ing; we must accept the des-

tination. The dignified death is the accepted one. One man for whom I have cared lost his sight during the stages of dying. The challenge, then, is to accept the remaining faculties, i.e., using touch and sound to connect. Why would the loss of sight also mean the loss of the desire for human interaction? No process of death has been the same, but it is imperative that for every step of the way we adapt to the faculties of the individual. There typically comes a stage when the individual is unresponsive and unmoving. Just as support pillows are used to protect contracting, stiﬀ joints, a similar measure must be used for the mind. It is better to be be pain-free than alert and oriented, which never really happens at that stage. This is the most diﬃcult shift to accept. It is as if he or she has died already. I’ve heard families say “snap out of it” while refusing pain-relief. I’ve never doubted that these statements come from a place of love, but they almost always harm the individual. Indeed, there is a certain guilt about accepting death of a loved one, but it is dignified to die pain-free and peaceful. If nothing else, consider how you would support a loved one in the process of dying. Or consider volunteering with hospice. We stand to learn so much in those sorts of environments. I have seen end-of-life care done right — many times, in fact. Care always comes from a place of love. Family members fly thousands of miles, and spouses spend sleepless nights listening for pain. But end-of-life care requires a special approach, a unique kind of accepting compassion.

Betsy Daly

Shock and outrage are understatements when describing the common reaction to last week’s election of Donald J. Trump as the next president of the United States. The first few days following the election have been characterized by fear for what may occur over the next four years, anger that our country could look up to someone like Mr. Trump and outright rejection of the outcome of the election. Many across the nation have even taken to the streets, their anthem loud and clear: “He’s not my president.” The reasons for the distrust and dislike of our president-elect are many and diverse, even among those who voted him into oﬃce. Many call him a racist and sexist, some fear he will deport all foreigners and restore slavery and others do not want to entrust the temperamental Trump with the country’s nuclear codes. Regardless of the reasons for disliking or distrusting Trump, he is our next president. We can reject the outcome of the election, we can flee the U.S. and move to the land of our ancestors or we can accept the outcome of the election and try to see how we can become a “more perfect union” over the next four years. For my part, I see three specific positive outcomes of the election that may serve the betterment of our nation. The first positive outcome of the election is the humbling of the media. Al-

most everyone predicted a diﬀerent outcome. Hardly anyone predicted that Donald Trump would be our next president — most polls and the general public outcry suggested he would not win. I even read an article that wondered if Clinton could win this election by a landslide. Clinton did not win by a landslide, not even close. She won the popular vote, but she lost just the same. This is a humility check for the media and news outlets. As I heard someone put it, America is not Washington or even just the urbanites. America is a large and diverse country and the votes of liberals and conservatives, Republicans and Democrats, count equally. It is time that the media realize this and start to represent all points of view equally — or risk another humbling. The second positive outcome of this election is motivation for greater involvement in politics. Trump supporters and protesters alike have legitimate concerns about the policies he has proposed for his presidency. It is very possible that president-elect Trump will pursue policies throughout his presidency that will not be in the best interest of the poor, the marginalized or even the middle class. Trump is president, and he does have a large amount of power and influence, but he and the government work for us. The U.S. Government is supposed to be a government by the people and for the people. If we do not like the proposals and policies that will come with the presidency of Donald Trump, then it is our right and responsibility to protest against them. I believe more Americans will take this right and responsibility more seriously now that

Trump is our president. The third positive outcome of this election concerns protection of the innocent. After this election, the political party that protects the rights of the unborn — the Republican Party — has control of the White House, the Senate and the House. In our modern time, there is so much talk about discrimination and equality, and rightly so. However, somehow we seem to ignore the discrimination against and the inequality of the unborn when it comes to abortion rights. We say black lives matter but we ignore that there are more black children killed by abortion in New York City than carried to term there. We seek to protect an immigrant’s right to live in our country, but we do not protect a child’s right to live in their mother’s womb for the first nine months of their lives. There are many social justice issues of our time, but none is quite as urgent as the destruction of the innocent, voiceless, powerless and completely vulnerable lives of unborn human people. An undoubtedly positive outcome of this election is that the political party that seeks to end that discrimination now has the power to do so. I firmly believe that any government that is serious about the rights and well-being of its entire people will first seek to protect the rights of the unborn and then seek to ensure that those rights are protected all throughout life as well. The United States of America is far from perfect and so is president-elect Trump. However, I believe that there are positive results of this election that will bring us closer to that more perfect union with a government that is by all the people and for all the people.

November 17, 2016

COOKING WITH UNEWS With Thanksgiving break approaching, many students are looking forward to returning home and taking a break from the monotony of campus dining to enjoy some home cooking. Whether youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re home for the holidays or just cooking with friends, here are a few simple-but-delicious recipies you can try on your own.

Crockpot mac and cheese

Slow cooker mashed potatoes

Sweet potato cassorole

Ingredients: 16 oz. elbow macaroni 3 cups milk 8 oz. velveeta, cut into chunks 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, cut into chunks 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Instructions: Cook pasta in boiling water 3 minutes short of being al dente. Place the cooked macaroni, milk, velveeta, butter and cheddar cheese into a crockpot. Stir and top with Parmesan cheese. Set heat to Low and cook for 2 to 3 hours. Stir occasionally and check for doneness starting at the 2-hour mark. Serves 10

Ingredients: 5 pounds Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes (or a mixture), peeled and chopped 1 cup chicken broth Â˝ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter Â˝ teaspoon salt, plus more to taste 2 cloves garlic, minced â&#x2026;&#x201C; cup sour cream Â˝ cupâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;1 cup whole milk Fresh chopped chives, for garnish Instructions: Combine the potatoes, broth, butter, Â˝ teaspoon salt, and garlic in the basin of a slow cooker. Cook on high for 3-4 hours, or low for 4-6, or until the potatoes are very tender. Stir occasionally throughout the cooking time to make sure all the potatoes touch the broth at some point. Mash the potatoes using a hand-held potato masher until no lumps remain. Then, mash in additional salt to taste, sour cream, and whole milk, starting with Â˝ cup, and adding more until the potatoes reach your desired consistency. Optional: Using an electric hand mixer, fluff the potatoes just for about 20-30 seconds to get that whipped potato texture. Do NOT overmix or you risk your potatoes turning gummy. Sprinkle on chopped chives, cover the potatoes, put the slow cooker to warm. Serves 10.

Ingredients: 5 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks 2 eggs 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice TOPPING 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup flour 1 cup chopped pecans 1/4 cup butter, melted 5 cups miniature marshmallows Instructions: Fill a large saucepan halfway with water and bring to a boil over high heat. Add sweet potato chunks and boil for 20 minutes, or until a fork easily goes through the centers of the potatoes. Drain and mash. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and coat a 9x13 pan with cooking spray; set aside. Add the eggs, 1/2 cup butter, milk, 1/2 cup brown sugar and pumpkin pie spice to the mashed potatoes. Mix well and pour into prepared baking dish, spreading into an even layer. In a medium bowl, combine the 1/2 cup brown sugar, flour, pecans and 1/4 cup melted butter. Mix and pour evenly over sweet potatoes (there will be gaps). Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, adding the marshmallows for the last five minutes of baking. Serve 12.

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12 November 17, 2016

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