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Settlements reached in O’Connell abuse-lawsuits Jesuits attribute resolutions, over 20 years in the making, to ‘mediation’ By TIM WILHELM News Editor

The new year heralded the settlement of two cases against former SLU president Daniel C. O’Connell, S.J., involving alleged sexual abuse against two women. The Missouri Jesuit Province and the University paid $200,000 to a plaintiff known as Jane Doe 929, and the Province paid $81,000 to a plaintiff known as Jane Doe MB. Filed in 2010, the latter lawsuit carried a breach of contract charge. The Missouri Province (now titled “Southern and Central”) had paid a settlement of $181,000 to the same plaintiff in 2003 in response to allegations that O’Connell sexually assaulted her while she was studying abroad in Rome during the spring and summer of 1983. O’Connell was then a chaplain at Loyola University in Chicago, where Jane Doe MB was a student. The settlement’s other terms entailed O’Connell’s restriction from “non-public ministerial contact with women” and “public priestly ministry,” as well as from teaching, campus ministry, counseling and retreats, according to St. Louis Circuit Court documents. In June 2003, Frank Reale, S.J., the Jesuit Provincial at the time, wrote a letter to Jane Doe

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SETTLED: Fr. O’Connell, a Jesuit and SLU’s president from 1974 to 1978, was at the center of two civil lawsuits. One involved a breach of contract from a past suit settled in 2003; the other brought a new case of sexual assault. MB stating that he had requested O’Connell’s resignation from Loyola and his transfer back to the Missouri Province. An attached Settlement and Release Agreement from the Jesuits of the Missouri Province clarifies: “This agreement shall not be construed as an admission of liability or wrongdoing on the part of any party.” How-

ever, Reale wrote in his letter that, “Although I find it impossible to determine with certainty the precise details and the exact extent of the abuse, nonetheless I do find credible your allegation of abusive behavior on the part of Fr. O’Connell.” Jane Doe MB filed suit seven years later, after learning that O’Connell had taught at Georgetown and

A case for Campus Carry? “It’s not just the equipment, but it’s a person trained to use the equipIn December of 2015, two ment, a person trained to Missouri lawmakers promonitor the equipment,” posed legislation that would said Moran. “We have 80 allow students, faculty and buildings on campus, and visitors at universities to carso the costs to the university ry concealed weapons. would be significant.” Sen. Bob Dixon (RWhile Moran has not Springfield) and Sen. Brian looked into exactly how Munzlinger (R-Wilmuch these installaliamstown) both pretions would cost, he filed bills that would did say that at SLU I am vehemently opposed to lift the ban on conspecifically, they that legislation, as is the Unicealed weapons on would not be necesversity. While I respect everycollege campuses. sary. In his tenure This law currently at SLU, he has only body’s constitutional rights, I states, “a concealed dealt with one incithink that we have a very well carry permit does dent involving a stunot allow a person to dent bringing a gun carry concealed fireon campus. arms into any higher Moran explained here capable of keeping the education institution that the student did campus safe. without the consent not have the intenof the governing tion to cause harm, -Jim Moran, DPS Director body of the institubut was an enthusiast tion or a school ofwho liked to shoot ficial.” of keeping the campus safe,” his gun at a local range. While Dixon declined an said Moran. “They are very Moran concluded that this interview with The Univerwell trained and trained in student made a poor choice sity News, the senator was active-shooter response, and by bringing his weapon to quoted in the “Springfield I think that is the appropricampus and was disciplined News-Leader” explaining his ate way to provide security accordingly. desire to lift the ban and proto the campus.” “I think that we have a pose the legislation that he The proposed legislation great population here, and has marketed as the “campus does grant universities an I think everybody abides by carry” bill. out if they do not want to alour rules, for the most part,” “Let’s say the permit low concealed carry on their said Moran. “In my tenure, holder is a 21-year-old fecampus. But this exemption everybody but one has abidmale,” Dixon argued, saying, comes at a cost; a cost that ed by this rule that there are “If she’s attacked on the west Moran says would be “signo weapons allowed on camside of National (Avenue) in nificant.” pus.” Springfield, I’m referring to “We could be granted More specifically, Moran the (Missouri State Universian exception, but we would doesn’t believe that students, ty) campus, should she have be required to meet certain or anyone else who comes a different set of rights than criteria and one of those is to SLU’s campus, should be if she was attacked on the [installing] metal detectors,” able to carry a weapon, beother side of the street? No.” said Moran. cause there is no real way to At Saint Louis University, Universities would be able know what that individual’s the proposed legislation was to choose between metal met with opposition from detectors or armed guards, Jim Moran, the Assistant which would have to be at See “Bill” on Page 3 Vice President and Director every building on campus.

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of the Department of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness. “I am vehemently opposed to that legislation, as is the University. While I respect everybody’s constitutional rights, I think that we have a very well trained and efficient, and sufficient, security force here capable

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Fordham universities and had said Mass in Germany in the meantime. Reading coverage of this case in the New York Times led Jane Doe 929 to file her suit in 2012, alleging that O’Connell had sexually abused her during counseling sessions when she was an undergraduate. “Both the Jane Doe MB and Jane Doe 929 cases have

been resolved through mediation and resolutions for each case are in the process of being implemented,” read a statement from the Central and Southern Jesuit Province. “In resolving the cases through mediation, it was our goal to provide an opportunity for and assistance with healing. We understand that it is important for us to respond compassionately

and in a timely way whenever anyone brings forward an allegation against any of our members.” The organization asserted that it “has policies and educational programs in place to ensure that all of our members are trained in maintaining professional boundaries. The Province is independently certified by Praesidium Religious Services of Arlington, Texas, to be in complete compliance with all aspects of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Charter for the Protection of Children. All Jesuit institutions continue to work diligently to ensure each is a safe environment.” In its own statement, SLU’s administration said: “The Jane Doe 929 case involving Saint Louis University and other parties has been resolved. As a Catholic, Jesuit educational institution, SLU is committed to fostering a safe and supportive environment conducive to the academic pursuit and healthy personal development of all persons. It is committed to the preservation of personal dignity and the safety of its community members.” David Clohessy, national director of the Survivors See “O’Connell” on Page 3

Metro UPass pilot program By PAUL BRUNKHORST Editor-in-Chief

Last year, during SLU’s budget negotiations, members of the Student Government Association’s (SGA) executive board presented an idea to university president Dr. Fred Pestello and other key administrators. They asked for money to fund a program to purchase MetroLink and MetroBus passes for SLU students – a program already in place at other schools in the area, like the University of Missouri-St. Louis and Washington University. That request became reality on Monday, Jan. 11, when UPass cards were made available to freshmen – who can retrieve them out of their BSC mailboxes – as part of a pilot program, costing approximately $35,000,

paid for out of the university budget. The initiation of the program, though, is the culmination of months of work and collaboration between various SLU leaders – including SGA president Jay Bryant and Director of Parking and Card Services Laura Forhan – and Metro authorities in St. Louis. “There has been a lot of effort put in on this on working with Metro – we’ve been working with them since April – on kind of putting this together and making it a success,” said Forhan. “Metro has come up with a campaign … they’ve helped us with a lot of things in making this a success … We want the students to get out and enjoy the city … We just want to make sure that students are able to get out and

be a part of the community, not just the university.” The program runs from Jan. 11 to May 13, and it will only be available for freshmen – which was part of the agreement between SLU and Metro. “Originally, we wanted to have a group of select students from a bunch of different classes, randomly select students,” said Forhan. “Metro does not allow that because the pricing structure is based on students who use it and who don’t use it. So it would have to be an entire set of students, so what they agreed to was to have one set of [a] class.” Both Bryant and Forhan stressed that the freshman class was then chosen by See “Metro” on Page 3

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GETTING AROUND: As part of a collaborative campaign between St. Louis Metro and SLU, the freshman class received passes for the city’s transportation system.

2 January 14, 2016 ‘For generations unborn’: Fifth annual MLK breakfast hosts Freedom Rider Diane Nash

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Sylvester “Sunshine” Lee played traditional Africanstyle drum rhythms as people strolled into the Wool Ballrooms to take part in the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Tribute at 8:30 a.m. Those that arrived were welcome to enjoy a breakfast buffet as they enjoyed each other’s company and Lee’s music; however, most attendants of the tribute were anxiously anticipating the keynote speaker, Diane Nash. The tribute was hosted by Michael P. McMillan. McMillan presides over the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis, Inc. The event provides a time to honor those who have contributed greatly to their communities in the spirit of MLK, and those honored during the ceremony included Dr. Tiffany Anderson, the Rev. Starsky Wilson, Dr. Celerstine [CQ] Johnson, and the

Centene Corp. Saint John’s Church, which Anderson, a superintenhas invested more than $75 dent of schools in the Jenmillion to the St. Louis renings School District, was gion. honored for her contribuDr. Johnson worked for tions to impoverished dis30 years as a promoter for tricts and diversity at turning them SLU and around for was the the better. founder of She helped SLU’s Black lead UniverAlumni sity AcadeAssociamy, a charter tion after school to bethe comcome one of pletion of -Diane Nash, the best perher doctorforming in ate there. Keynote Speaker the country, and has takCentene en her curCorp. was rent district from an unachonored for their investcredited status to exceeding ments to the St. Louis comaccreditation benchmarks. munity. Wilson was appointed by After the awards were Gov. Nixon to co-chair the handed out, Nash took the Ferguson Commission in stage to talk about her time the wake of the protests that walking “in the light of crefollowed the death of Miative altruism.” Nash, a civil chael Brown. He is also the rights leader who worked president of the Deaconess alongside MLK and founded Foundation and the pastor of the Student Nonviolent Co-

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JANUARY Events Calendar Friday, Jan. 15, 9:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. Center for Global Citizenship Billiken’s After Dark will be showing the movie “Zoolander” a part of SLU’s ‘Winter Welcome’ and to celebrate the opening of “Zoolander 2” in February of this year. Popcorn and candy will also be provided.

Monday, Jan. 18, 10 p.m.-12 a.m. Griesedieck Dining Hall The Class of 2016 is invited to the Late Night Breakfast sponsored by SLU’s Residence Hall Association and Senior Year Experience Committee. your SLU I.D.

Tuesday, Jan. 19, 7:30-8:30 a.m. Learning Resources Center Room 113 The Lilly Speaker series presents “How Do We Mend the Divide? Understanding Service to Humanity in the Spotlight of Ferguson.” Breakfast and coffee will be served.

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SLU for the program because of its potential to make use of the passes. Most freshman at SLU do not have cars, they mentioned, so they believe that the program will therefore provide freshmen an easy way to get around the St. Louis area. “We tried really hard to get it randomized,” said Bryant. “But they said [that] with the structure of their pilots, and then [with] what SLU was wanting, this was the best structure.” In addition to providing SLU with the opportunity to launch a transportation initiative for freshmen, the pilot program also will allow Metro to examine new ways to manage its transportation system. The card that SLU freshmen were given allows Metro to track usage for each student, and this information will not only be helpful to SLU as it looks into the progress and success of its investment, but also to Metro, who is hoping to incorporate the pilot program’s technologies across the board to all of its customers. The passes distributed to SLU’s freshmen are Gateway cards, which include technology to track usage and provide other data. “As part of our Gateway program, we’re giving Saint

Louis University reports … we know … by the ID associated with the card, we’re knowing – and able to tell – which students are using them and where they’re using them at – which of our transit centers and MetroLink stations,” said Patti Beck, a Metro spokesperson. “So that’s helping us because we are transitioning to a paperless fare collection system at some point in the future … this is a new, special group that is helping us test this new technology for our Gateway card to see what data we can get from it, and we’re working with Saint Louis University to provide them data as well.” “We’re very excited, and we’re very glad that this is a product that we have been able to team up with Saint Louis University on to get them unlimited rides on MetroLink and MetroBus,” she added. “And we’ll see where it will take them around the St. Louis area.” SLU will use the tracking data provided by Metro as it works to determine whether or not the program is a success – if it is something that can be implemented to the entire student body. Ridership numbers will be a factor in the evaluation of the pilot program, along with student surveys and other engagement initiatives. Talking about the usage

reports from Metro, Forhan said, “[W]e’ll be able to look at the usage and kind of analyze it and look at it and see. We don’t want to take the usage from just one point, from the beginning … and we don’t want to take it from the end. “We want to look at it and see if it’s growing … like anything, it takes a while for it to ramp up and for the word to get out there and to get it used.” “It’s very hard to … quantify what is a success or a failure. But it is basically going to be on usage and trending usage. And … that coupled with the cost and other things associated with it,” she added. “I would love … to see 75% ridership,” Bryant said when asked about the measure of success for the pilot program. “But since this is so new and it’s a pilot and not every school has this kind of benchmarking, since this technology is new, we just don’t know. “We want to survey students maybe midway through [the semester] – students who are using it and aren’t using it. Kind of like the why. Why are you using it? Why aren’t you using it? And would you use this is the future?” If passes to ride Metro are extended to the entire student body, however, Bry-

ant suggested that additional costs might be involved – including possible tuition increases like those required for the student activities fee. And giving passes to faculty and staff is not part of the question at this point. “There are no immediate plans for [faculty and staff passes],” said Pestello in an email to The University News, “but it is something we might consider in the future as resources allow. At the moment, our focus is on this SGA-led effort to make it easier for our students to traverse the region.” The SLU pass program is unique, say its backers, because it focuses on something that the programs at other schools do not stress: getting students off of campus. “As a Jesuit university, we are called to join with and serve our neighbors,” Pestello said. “We also consider St. Louis an extension of our campus with a rich range of activities and opportunities from the arts and culture to sports and dining and many things in between. “Education and recreation are not confined to the borders of our physical campus. Having SLU students engaged with individuals and organizations throughout the community is part of our holistic approach to education.”

Bill: DPS unreceptive to an armed campus is ripe for a mishap.” Although the bill is likely intention is. to pass, Moran hopes that “Say there are ten people SLU’s status as a private inwith weapons, and nine are stitution will be enough for with the intent to be law the legislation not to apply abiding, and one is not. We to SLU at all. can’t dif“I think ferentiif the bill ate bepasses that tween the we would two until lean on something one of the o c c u r s ,” alreadysaid Moin-place ran. stipulaO n e tions that s e n a t o r, we are a despite his private disapprovcampus al of the and this -Sen. Joseph Keaveny legislation, is private believes p r o p (D-St. Louis) that the erty,” said bill will inMoran. deed pass “I would in Missouri’s senate. hope that we would be able “It is likely this legislation to use that caveat to have would be passed in the [Misour policy remain in place souri] Senate,” said Sen. Joshand be legal, and that is that ua Keanevy (D-St. Louis), we do not allow weapons on after citing his opposition to campus.” the bill. “It would be adding If the bill is made law, more guns to a society that is Missouri will join states like already flushed with guns. It Texas and Kansas that have creates an environment that approved similar legislation. Continued from Page 1

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Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP), sharply criticized these institutional responses, calling their language “disingenuous and downright immoral,” used to “duck and dodge and deny.” He added, “I long for the day that even one Catholic official has the moral integrity to say, ‘We believe this priest committed these crimes.’ It hardly ever happens.” Church officials, he said, “won’t call [sexual abuse] by its name.” “These aren’t old cases,” he said. Victims of sexual exploitation, he explained, need time to understand that a priest’s actions were “hurtful,” “severe and ongoing,” that “they’re still out there,” and that their current pains—depression, suicidal thoughts, alcoholism or eating disorders—stem from this exploitation and its inherent “psychological

hoops.” Victims must “find the courage and strength to do that.” Clohessy believed the University misdirected the focus of its response. Instead of perpetuating what Clohessy called a cycle of “say something, minimize it, and move on,” he thought SLU officials should have said that “if anyone in the SLU community—students, staff, former staff, alumni— has any information about O’Connell’s wrongdoing or SLU cover-ups, we beg you to come forward.” “We would hope that students, staff and alumni would pressure administration to be more honest,” he said. “Be a part of the solution, not a part of the problem.” Anthony Daly, S.J., who teaches classics, ancient Greek, and Latin, said that he frequently has lunch with O’Connell, however, they would “never talk about any-

thing like this … It’s just not something I’ll ever ask him.” While he knew nothing about the recent cases, Daly recalled O’Connell’s years as president, remembering how O’Connell would forego meetings with University trustees to lead student Mass, believing that “students were more important than trustees.” “There is some real child abuse by Roman Catholic clergy,” said Daly. He explained that 30 to 40 years ago, it was seen as a sin for which a priest could receive penance upon confession. “Now they know it’s a considerable mental problem.” “Bishops want to keep their reputation,” he said. In the past, this has led to the strategic reassignments of sexually abusive priests – such as the cases uncovered by the Boston Globe in 2001. Now, he asserted, bishops have begun “going after people” who are not guilty. “It’s

my guess that it’s a hidden motivation,” he said. Asked about the Jesuits’ protocol regarding sexual abuse cases, Daly said that “a person would be removed from ministry if there’s a credible accusation.” He also confirmed that each year he takes the Praesidium exam mentioned in the Province’s statement on the cases. “Every year I’ve got to do [the Praesidium exam] so that if someone sues our order, the settlement will be less.” “That’s a really good mask to wear,” he said in reference to the Province’s and University’s statements. “It doesn’t mean they did anything wrong, it just means they have a really good mask to hide behind.” When asked to comment, Fr. O’Connell said in a phone conversation that his superiors instructed him not to speak about the cases, which he saw “no reason to violate.”

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Rm 119 DuBourg Hall, Admissions, a report of an intoxicated male yelling and demanding an application. Subject described as a black male, dark complexion, 5’10 - 5’11, 150-155 pounds, wearing a yellow Carhartt jacket and blue jeans. Subject gone upon the arrival of officers. Staff advised of a delay in the report, as they called DPS after the subject had left the building, last observed walking north on Grand, crossing Lindell. Staff noted that the panic alarm was pressed twice while the subject was in the office, however the alarm was not received by DPS. Panic alarm tested by officers on scene and it activated. DG1 notified regarding the panic alarm not received when pressed Sunday, Jan. 10 5:18 p.m. ODOR OF MARIJUANA

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The on-call Marchetti RA notified DPS that there was a confirmed odor of marijuana on the 4th floor. Pro Staff, along with the on-call RA and the resident RA, entered the suspect room, but found no marijuana or paraphernalia.

Sunday, Jan. 10 Griesedieck Hall 5:30 p.m. ELEVATOR ENTRAPMENT LOCKED IN A LIFT Three students were trapped in the north elevator, on the 1st floor. Maintenance reset the elevator and the students were able to exit the elevator on the 2nd floor. No injuries were reported and the elevator was kept in service.

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The newest addition to SLU’s campus is starting to take shape as crews work to finish the structure in time for freshmen to move in in the fall. Construction has also commenced on a second hall, to open in fall 2017.

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Golden Globe much resented host of the Globes, whose first words of the evening were “Shut This time of year is alup,” with a beer in hand. He ways most exciting to me. also added a couple of transNo, not because of the New phobic jokes, starting out Year or Christmas Day being with a jab at Caitlyn Jenner, filled with presents, both of and ending with a distastewhich I enjoy, but because ful comment at the fact that of award season. Not only is British actor Eddie Redthe Golden Globes the first mayne was both the star of major film award show of the film “The Danish Girl” the season, but it is also the and “a dude.” Probably the year’s first major event for most awkward moment of fashion, and signifies the onthe event was when Gervais slaught of bigger, and better, introduced presenter Mel award shows, like the Critic’s Gibson with, “I like to drink Choice Awards, the Screen as much as the next man, unActors Guild Awards, the less the next man is Mel GibBAFTA’s, and most imporson.” Gibson replied with “I tantly, the Academy Awards. love seeing Ricky every three Being a film enthusiast, years, because it reminds award season is my favorme to get ite seaa colonosson, and copy.” AfI spend ter a coma large ment from amount Gervais of time regardwatching a sexing films, ist phrase doing reGibson search and threw at s p e c u l at-Ricky Gervais a female ing about cop durthe outing Gibcomes of son’s drunk driving incident the shows. in 2006, everyone watching The Golden Globes are was extremely uncomfortalways the most fun award able. show to watch. It is the Most of the presenters’ only show where the audijokes fell flat. Jamie Foxx ence members are allowed poked fun at Steve Harvey to drink, so it is typically a when Foxx announced that place for comedy gold, heart the winner for Best Origifelt moments and laughter nal Score was “Straight from both those watching Outta Compton” instead and those attending. Unforof the real winner, Ennio tunately, this year’s show was Morricone of “The Hateful much more of a hot mess Eight.” It was followed by a than drunken fun. After last drunken Quentin Tarantino, year’s fun-loving and gracewho accepted the award for ful telecast, I was looking Morricone while rambling forward to the Jan. 12 night nonsense about composers. time show, but it ended up being long, odd, tedious and overall, dull. See “Globes” on Page 6 Ricky Gervais was the

Remembering David Bowie

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On Sunday evening, Jan. 12, the world lost an icon who, over the span of five decades, had 25 albums, countless personas, dozens upon dozens of successful singles and an impact on millions. Throughout his entire life, Bowie was an innovator, always the one who was decades ahead of everyone else in both music and fashion. He burst onto the music scene in 1969 with “Space Oddity,” the first of his many brilliantly orchestrated albums to hit the charts. It also introduced the world to Major Tom, who floated most peculiarly and was the first character that Bowie cooked up throughout his career. Shortly after Major Tom, Bowie gave us the character of Ziggy Stardust. Ziggy was a bisexual alien

rock star - a very ambitious idea to say the least - but yet, he was the era of Bowie that propelled him into his own superstar status. From there, Bowie went through many more eras, including Aladdin Sane, The Thin White Duke, and the Berlin era Bowie. The Duke, the mid-‘70s incarnation of Bowie, had a much more normal look than Ziggy Stardust and other outfits Bowie wore throughout the years. But in place of the clothes came a crippling cocaine addiction that Bowie battled for much of the decade. Later in life, the personas normalized, but the music was just as ambitious and amazing as all along. Of course, with 25 albums there are bound to be some that are a bit of a flop, but the vast majority of Bowie’s catalog is phenomenal. Bowie’s being ahead of

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his time extended into the in decades, as a final gift to artists he collaborated with. fans. It becomes all too clear He loved and worked with after his passing that this Arcade Fire right from their was his intention, as Bowie start, and, in 2005, actually proclaims in the song Lazasang with them as one of his rus, “Look up here, I’m in last public performances. He Heaven!” and “Oh I’ll be free, also collaborated with TV Just like that bluebird.” It is on the Radio and took inspia touching piece of artistry ration from all over, includthat was a beautiful parting ing heavy gift to all influencthose that es from loved him so Bowie was an Kendmuch. innovator, always rick LaA l the one who was mar on though it is “Blackheartbreakdecades ahead of star.” It ing that everyone else in is this Bowie is both music and constant gone, we are fashion. innovaso lucky that tion and he graced staying us with his with the presence trends, even as he got older, and artistry. Musicians like that set him apart from all David Bowie come along other aging rock stars. as one in a billion, and it is David Bowie was always our treat that, although he one to put on a show and has passed, his music, from his death was no different. “Changes” to “Starman” Though the public was unto, what I believe to be the aware, Bowie had been batgreatest six minutes of rock tling cancer for the year and and roll, “Heroes”, will live a half leading up to his passforever. ing. He knew this, and creThank you for showing us ated his last album, “Blackhow to dream to be heroes, star,” which is his finest work forever and ever, Mr. Bowie.

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We knew this was going to be big. But mother of god, Star Wars completely destroyed all but the highest of records this past winter break. If you have a pulse, at least one working eye, a connection to anything that runs off electricity, or a friend who has stepped out of their house at least once in the past month, then there is likely no way that you could have escaped the hype that has been J.J. Abrams’ “Star Wars Episode VII, The Force Awakens.” Unfortunately, the arts editors (*cough cough*) wouldn’t let me take the whole section for the review this movie deserves, so strap yourself in for the shortened version of the Star Wars box office and nerdfandom review. If you somehow have not seen it yet, first of all, put down the paper and get your butt into a theater. It’s worth every penny that you will pay to see it. However, if you want to keep reading before you get to that point, don’t worry, this first part will be spoiler free. Let’s look at the numbers. Star Wars is currently around a healthy $1.7 billion internationally, which puts it behind James Cameron’s Titanic ($2.18 billion) and Avatar ($2.788 billion). While experts predict it will catch Titanic but fall short of Avatar, the new crew of Jedi, pi-

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as the highest grossing movie in the American market of all time. Domestically, it sits a comfortable $60 million or so above Cameron’s Titanic and Avatar, and a crushing $340 million above the loveit-or-you-HATE-it “Star Wars the Phantom Menace.” What’s most impressive, though, is the speed at which domestic records have fallen. IMAX, as of early Jan. 4, had made over $150 million in its 19 days of running Star Wars – Avatar took 47 days

to get to the $150 million mark by comparison, which included a release to the 1.3 billion people in China that Star Wars was not showing to until well after. “The Force Awakens” shattered Avatar’s hold on the U.S. title, passing it to claim the no.1 spot in only 20 days – making more money in three weeks than Avatar did in 38 (if you want to claim the international no.1 spot, staying open in theaters for over half a year

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would be the way to do it I guess). Why did it do so well? All right, put down the paper and get to the theater – read this later, because spoilers are coming. To put it simply, this movie just kicked ass. The three main characters – Rey, Finn and Kylo – were some of the most well-written in the entire saga. The actors, Daisy Ridely (Rey) and Adam Driver (Kylo) were phenomenal, with only scarce and short vestiges of the cringe worth line delivery that was the Hayden Christensen/ Natalie Portman relationship of the prequel trilogy. The fourth new character, Oscar Isaac’s Poe Dameron, was not as integral to the plot, but brought wit and humor to all of his scenes with a poise and deliverance of someone who has already won several Oscars. Even the secondary characters were fantastic. BB-8, a droid of all things, gave the funniest delivery of the movie, with the thumbs up in the Millennium Falcon that got the entire theater laughing all three times I saw it. Chewbacca, the “fur ball” of the original trilogy, was much more involved, helping advance the plot (his rampaging kill shot spree in the Starkiller Base was amazing), provide some comic relief (“oh, you must be so brave” anyone?), and even make a person or two

cry following what will come down as the saddest bridge scene in modern cinema. Our returning heroes played their part as well. Mark Hamill’s Luke Skywalker is the world’s leading candidate for the Oscar winner of “best facial expression,” while Carrie Fischer was the Princess, sorry, General Leia that we all know and love. Harrison Ford stole the show, though. My pick for the best (among several other great) overall performance, even the most passionate of Lucas haters will be glad that George denied Harrison Ford’s request to kill off Han Solo in the original trilogy (fun fact, he wanted to die early in episode VI or late at the end of V so he could move on from the role, which explains why his acting was so much more “I am not a human with emotions, I am a wood board” than in Empire). Ford clearly wanted to be present in this film, though, as he played the “mentor” role to perfection. His genuine happiness in being back in the Falcon brought several of the friends I saw the film with to tears, and his epic scene at the end with his son Ben was one of the best moments of his entire acting career. While its biggest critics lament the return to the See “Force” on Page 6

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METAL: 3TEETH will play at Chaifetz Arena Friday, Jan. 22, with Primus and Tool. The band was personally selected by Tool to open up their arena tour. By TOM BERGAN Staff Writer

Being the opening band on any tour is incredibly tough, and the stakes are usually high. You either give your best in the time you are allotted and win the crowd over, or put them to sleep and walk away with no new fans. Oftentimes, it is an audience member’s first exposure to a band when they are an opener, and first impressions are vital in the music industry. All of these factors are only heightened when the band is playing arenas for the first time, opening up for one of the largest rock bands of the last 25 years. Yet, that is exactly what the band 3TEETH is doing on their run of shows with Tool this January. In a conversation with frontman Alexis Mincolla, he discussed the surreal experience of playing these type of shows: “It is so different from previous tours because the biggest show we had done before was two thousand people. Last night we walked out to four, maybe five thousand people, and that was the smallest show of the tour.” In a discussion about the logistics and behind the scenes aspects of doing an arena tour, Mincolla said: “We are able to have a really long sound check, dialing in our sound, and not having to deal with some sound guy who doesn’t really know what he’s doing. Everyone is super professional in terms of the production side of the show, and that makes things easier.” 3TEETH is an Industrial rock band that released

their fantastic debut album in 2014. Industrial music hasn’t been too prominent in the past twenty years, but the band is leading its charge. When speaking with Mincolla about their genre and its versatility he said: “There’s quite a few small industrial surges happening in Los Angeles, but none of them are really bands like us. Most of them are just a singer with some keys or a solo project. It isn’t often that there are four piece industrial bands.” This can happen though because, as he said, “Industrial is such an experimental genre. There are no bounds to it, no rules.” ‘No rules’ is the perfect term to describe 3TEETH’s music. They have a sound that is very heavy, but by no means conventional. Mincolla goes from speaking, to singing, to screaming all within a single song. The musical emphasis is spread all around with the keys, drums, and guitar breakdowns all being equally important in the makeup of 3TEETH’S songs. This unique sound is the final product of having inspirations from all over. “Early Ministry was a big inspiration for me” Mincolla said, “[Frontman] Al Jourgensen had tons of energy and was so dangerous in those early years. Somewhere along the way it kind of got lost though.” The band is now sharing the stage with Tool, a band that had a large influence on 3TEETH: “Their conceptual integrity and consistency was huge. The fact that they have been able to age gracefully and make songs that create this rabbit hole for

their fans that allows fans to create their own meaning of songs. They convey it, not say it,” Mincolla said. It is not only metal bands that influence the band, two of 3TEETH’s members are classically trained. It is this smorgasbord of influences that ultimately helps create 3TEETH’s sound which is so uniquely theirs. The other aspect — a rather nonconventional trait for a normal band to have — is the way 3TEETH wrote their music. Mincolla shared: “I started this because I decided I want to make an art project built on the chasse of a band.” Because of this, their writing process “can start anywhere. It varies from song to song. Maybe one of us will design an image that will give an idea for a song name, or we’ll come up with a cool bass line or mod rack. Once there’s something that gives it a mood, that’s when the song starts to come about.” In terms of what’s to come from 3TEETH in 2016, expect a new album around the summer. The album was said to be released earlier, however, that was before the idea of going on tour with Tool came about. With an opportunity such as this, the band couldn’t pass it up. “We couldn’t have asked for anything better. There were no boos, and it was a great crowd response,” Mincolla chuckled at that last part when describing what the first show of the tour was like. 3TEETH play at Chaifetz Arena on Jan. 22, with Primus and Tool. Although the show has been sold out since the day tickets went on sale, make it a priority to see .

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Presenters Amy Schumer and Jennifer Lawrence poked fun at their own popularity, but with none of the selfdeprecating edge of last year’s hosts, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler. Even Denzel Washington, who was the recipient of the prestigious Cecil B. DeMille award, missed the opportunity to give a graceful and moving speech by making it about how he had lost his reading glasses. Some of the winners of this year’s Golden Globes were as equally off the mark. Amazon Prime’s “Mozart of the Jungle” Gael Garcia Bernal took home Best Actor, and the same series also won Best Television Series in the Comedy or Musical category over the other coveted Amazon Prime original, “Transparent.” “The Martian” was terribly miscategorized, as it ended up winning Best Motion Picture Comedy or Musical. “Steve Jobs” also had puzzling repeat success, with Kate Winslet taking home Best Supporting Actress and Aaron Sorkin winning Best Screenplay. Even though the award show was a flop as a whole,

it still had a small handful of memorable moments. Aziz Ansari flashed a fake book titled “Losing to [Transparent’s] Jeffrey Tambor with Dignity” whilst the presenters were announcing the nominees for Best Actor, Television Series Comedy or Musical. Rachel Bloom gave a breathless, unfiltered acceptance speech about how her show “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend” almost didn’t exist. Sylvester Stallone looked utterly shocked at his win for Best Supporting Actor, thanking his imaginary friend Rocky Balboa in his acceptance speech. Taraji P. Henson handed out cookies to some of the members in the audience while walking up to accept the award for Best Actress Television Series Drama, and sassily shouted “Uh, 20 seconds? I waited 20 years for this, y’all gonna wait” at the teleprompter. After this mess of an award show, I’m curious to see how the other award shows will be, and hopefully Hollywood can get their act together in the seven weeks before the Academy Awards. Should award shows be fun? Of course—but they should also have moments of grace and tenderness and be mindful that there is an invisible large audience watching.

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“white-washed” (oh please give me a break) episode IV plot, this Star Wars is meant to be. A mythical tale of someone who is forced into adventure, an amazing mentor who dies, and a giant thing in the sky that needs to explode. True,

it is an overused plot, but the nerdiest among us know that Lucas wrote the saga as poetry, and that the changes in “repeated” plot are what makes the story great. While monetary value should not be what distinguishes good movies from bad, in this case, the money only goes to support that this movie is a hit.

‘Brooklyn’: Simple love story shines By TESS BROCK Arts Editor

The past few months have been filled with many record-breaking movies. From the conclusion epic to the “Hunger Games” series “Mockingjay – Part 2” to the newest installment of the massively successful “Star Wars” films, it seems that the majority of movie goers flock to the big screen only to see these million dollar box office hits. However, often nestled in between the blockbusters are smaller movies, beckoning with potential, hiding in plain sight. One of these hidden gems playing right now is John Crowley’s “Brooklyn.” The film is based off of the 2009 novel of the same name by Irish author Colm Tóibín. “Brooklyn” follows a young woman Eilis from Ireland, and the ups and downs of her immigration to United States during the 1950s. Eilis finds herself in Brooklyn, New York, a popular spot for many Irish immigrants to live. Eilis’s adjustment to the U.S. is not without a strong deal of homesickness and culture shock, but once Eilis falls in love with an Italian man named Tony (Emory

Cohen) her worries seem to fade away. However, shocking news from home sends her back to Ireland where she meets a charming Irish man, Jim Farrell (Domhnall Gleeson). Eilis must choose between two countries and the lives and loves within them. All of the elements in “Brooklyn” perfectly fit together to make this small, simple movie a beautiful story that notably stands out among the movie lineup this season. There could not have been a more perfect cast for this movie. The immensely talented Saoirse Ronan shines as the young Eilis. The Academy-Award nominated actress has steadily been making her mark in the industry since her breakout role in “Atonement.” “Brooklyn” may be her best performance yet. Ronan brings Eilis’s story to life. She perfectly captures moments of homesickness, joy, and pain, allowing you to relate her experiences to similar moments in your own life. It is no doubt that Ronan’s Irish background helped her identify with the character of Eilis. Another standout cast member is Emory Cohen. Cohen is relatively new to the big screen, but you

would never know it. He plays Eilis’s Italian-American love interest, Tony. Eilis meets Tony at an Irish mixer put on by a local Irish priest. Tony spots Eilis from across the room and gives her a loving look that will make you weak at the knees. He asks her to dance and bashfully admits to her that he likes to attend these events because he loves Irish girls. From then on, Tony woos Eilis in a way that will make you nostalgic for the old school, traditional chivalry that is often missing in today’s dating scene. Cohen’s performance will truly melt your heart. His character’s pure, sweet romance with Eilis is authentic and will have you yearning for the same thing. Domhnall Gleeson does a marvelous job playing Jim Farrell, who is the competition against Tony for Eilis’s heart when she returns to Ireland. Gleeson gives his character Jim enough charm and comfort that makes Eilis question her relationship with Tony. Jim Broadbent and Julie Walters complete the rest of the talented cast. Broadbent plays an Irish priest who helps provide for Eilis in America, and Walters plays

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LOVE: Saoirse Ronan plays Eilis, a young Irish girl who immigrates to Brooklyn. There she meets Tony, an ItalianAmerican who sweeps her off her feet at an Irish dance. Mrs. Madge Kehoe, the spirited and strict watchdog of Eilis’s boarding house. They both capture the heart and soul of the Irish culture making Eilis constantly longing for home her first few months in Brooklyn. The cinematography also perfectly captures the spirit and elegance of the 1950s. Lingering shots of Eilis walking home in the snow, looking out at the sea on the boat ride over, and strolling along the Irish

coast bring the story to life in a beautiful, subtle way. “Brooklyn” is a charming, small film that is luminescent. This tale of romance and coming-of-age fights against all the clichés that appear often in these genres. Yes, this movie is not a grand, extraordinary epic, but it is an enchanting film that is a refreshing break from all the flashy films out today. The superb cast and endearing script make “Brooklyn” a wonderful, sweet story that is a must-see.

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Over the break, the Billikens continued to smash records and have one of the best starts of the season in school history. They now sit at 13-4 overall, 2-1 in conference and 5-1 at home. On Dec. 7, SLU went into a battle with SIUE, with a record of 7-0. With a win, they could have had the most consecutive wins to begin a season, but the Cougars crushed the opportunity with a 71-64 win on their home court. The Billikens led early in the game, but the Cougars put together a 10-1 run in the third quarter to gain the lead. Things remained close at the beginning of the fourth quarter, but crucial Cougar free throws put the game away, and SLU could not find a way to make up ground. After almost two weeks off from competition, the Billikens bounced back with a major 91-60 win against Alabama A&M in Huntsville, Alabama on Dec. 18. The women started off with a stellar performance in the first quarter, producing a 22-5 run late in the period to give them a 15-point lead. This win tied the program’s best nine-game start in history. The team shot 50 percent, which is the second time they’ve reached that number. The women reached the 90-point mark for the first time since a 9070 win in 2007. Even with such an incredible start to the season, the Billikens still were not satisfied. The women headed to the Tulane Classic in New Orleans, Louisiana to chase their first tournament title in

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Saint Louis University

FLOATER: Sophomore guard Jackie Kemph flicks the ball toward the basket in the home game against Bradley. The Billikens defeated Bradley 75-58, Kemph scored 15 points. 12 years. They faced Cleveland State in the first round of the tournament on Dec. 20. The second half proved to hold all of the action, as the Billikens put up a 10-0 run right out of halftime to lead, 43-25, and continued to dominate the rest of the game. The Vikings kept the game within 10 points, but Stipanovich came up big at the end of the game with a three-point play to pull her team away, 62-50. SLU took the victory, 76-65. SLU made 23 of 28 free throws against Cleveland State, their best as a team this season. While the women’s offense put the points up on the board, their defense deserves just as much credit. SLU currently holds their opponents to 20.9 percent from the free-throw line, which is the second lowest in the nation.

SLU faced host Tulane in the final on Dec. 21 to possibly grasp a tournament title, but they fell short, 66-58. The two teams had a tight first quarter, with the Billikens leading only by one point, 15-14. They had a successful second quarter with a 27-23 lead at half. However, Tulane came out on fire in the third quarter by taking the lead 44-37. Despite SLU’s efforts, Tulane closed the door early in the fourth quarter with a 5039 lead. With under a minute left, the Billikens closed within four points, but it was not enough to get back on the front foot. Senior guard Jamesia Price had two steals, which gave her a career total of 152, and put her in fifth place on SLU’s all-time list. SLU faced another road game against Ball State on Dec. 28 after a brief holiday

break. Ball State proved to be a tough opponent in the Billikens’ 79-70 loss. The women trailed from the beginning, falling behind 38-33 at halftime. This continued into the third quarter, as they trailed 49-47. Finally, in the fourth quarter, the Bills were down 57-52, and could not catch up. Ball State continuously pulled ahead, and SLU could not muster a large enough comeback to pull off the win. SLU rounded out their successful non-conference season against Bradley on Dec. 30 at Chaifetz Arena. The Billikens took a 23-4 lead, which is their highest of the season. Into halftime, the Bills led, 38-16. They led 57-21 in the third quarter and showed no signs of letting up. Bradley See “Women’s” on Page 8

The St. Louis Rams proposed their relocation agenda to the NFL in hopes that they would be chosen out of three teams — the San Diego Chargers and Oakland Raiders being the others — to move to Los Angeles. The NFL owners deliberated on Jan. 12-13 in Houston, and made the decision that the Rams and Chargers will be relocated. Although St. Louis fans do not want their team to move to L.A., many are astounded by the statements made in the proposal that degraded St. Louis in an attempt to get the team moved. The Rams have developed a plan to build a stadium in Inglewood, California, that has the potential to hold 100,000 fans—which could result in $50 million more in revenue than the plans proposed by both the Chargers and Raiders. As a result, the Rams claim that they would be the best investment economically for the league. The proposal also claims that the city of St. Louis can no longer support three teams, even though the St. Louis Cardinals are highly valued by the MLB and bring in

about $3 million annually. The Blues are also raking in the revenue, as the team is estimated to be worth $270 million. When compared to cities of the same size, Pittsburgh; Tampa Bay, Florida; and Cleveland successfully support three teams. These claims of the inadequacy of the city are not only refuted by facts, but they are also negating the history that the team has had within the city. St. Louis has a dedicated fan base, especially when the team has not had a winning record since 2003. Although the team has had a lack of success over the last few years, tickets are still sold and fans still sit in the stands to cheer on their hometown team. Although it is understandable that the owners and investors of the Rams are looking to move in order to improve the team economically, there is no reason to degrade the city that has supported the team. It is also not wise to burn bridges with the city and the fans when the team has not had a successful past in California, and could potentially be moved back to the Midwest in the future. The Rams proposal should have built a case without embarrassing the city and its economy. It’s not the fans who choose the starters or decide who gets chosen in the draft. As a result, it is not the fans’ fault that St. Louis is a bad team. In fact, it was the fans who supported the city when the coaching staff and the general manager’s office could not rebuild a team in 15 seasons. Maybe the owners should be asking where they went wrong in their approach instead of blaming the city for their lack of revenue.

drops to 6-10 overall and 1-3 in the A-10 By LEXIE VASOS Sports Editor

The Saint Louis University men’s basketball team spent their Christmas Break preparing for Atlantic 10 Conference competition with their pre-conference schedule. The Bills hosted Wichita State on Dec. 5. Wichita State put together a 20-5 run in the first half that gave them a 32-25 advantage at the half. Wichita continued to dominate in the second half, extending their lead to 4933. The Shockers’ largest lead of the night was 22, but SLU was able to cut the lead to 15, falling 68-53. Sophomore center Austin Gillmann had a careerhigh 12 points after hitting three-of-four attempted three pointers. Sophomore guard Miles Reynolds had 14 points for the night, including shooting seven-of-

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eight from behind the free throw line. The Billikens continued their schedule at home on Dec. 12 against Alabama A&M. Both teams exchanged blows throughout the first half, with neither being capable of taking a commanding lead - there were 15 lead changes and five ties in that half alone. Senior guard Ash Yacoubou contributed two threes to help the Billikens gain a 34-28 halftime lead. The Bills began the second half with a 10-0 run, which led to their first double-digit lead, 44-34. Although Alabama A&M was able to cut the deficit to 10 twice, the Billikens refused to let the tide turn in Alabama’s direction. SLU was able to seal a 75-58 victory. SLU faced UT Martin in Chaifetz Arena on Dec. 16. Although the Billikens took

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an early 12-4 lead, UT Martin caught fire behind the three point line and drilled eight of their attempted 15 threes. This gave them a 13-point lead at halftime, which was extended to 23 with 12:50 remaining in the game. SLU put together a 14-0 run that cut the lead to only nine with just under eight minutes left to play. Thanks to clutch free throw shooting and an imperative three from sophomore guard Marcus Bartley, the Bills cut the deficit to three at 63-60 with only five minutes left to play. Unfortunately, the SLU offense lost momentum and fell to UT Martin 82-76. The Billikens welcomed Indiana State to Chaifetz on Dec. 19. The Billikens quickly gained a 9-2 lead in the first four minutes, but Indiana State’s offense turned the momentum with an 11-0 See “Men’s” on Page 8

Saint Louis University

POWERHOUSE: Sophomore guard Miles Reynolds drives into the lane for a layup against an Alabama A&M defender. Reynolds contributed 12 points in the 75-58 victory.

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WHO TO CHEER: WEST VIRGINIA The West Virginia Mountaineers played No. 1 Kansas Jayhawks at home on Jan. 12. The Mountaineers defeated the Jayhawks in 74-63 in an astounding upset. This victory is the first time WVU has toppled a No. 1.-ranked team in 33 years. Students stormed the court as their team progressed to 14-1.

BY LEXIE VASOS, SPORTS EDITOR WHO TO JEER: SAINT LOUIS RAMS The St. Louis Rams have been chosen, as well as the San Diego Chargers, to be relocated to Los Angeles. The Rams will begin building a new $3 billion stadium in Ingelwood. The Rams have a history of playing in the area and their return will give L.A. their first NFL team since 1995. Rams fans began to mourn the loss of their team when the news broke.

WHO TO FEAR: LARA SASKEN Lara Sasken suddenly became a powerful woman when the NFL made the decision to move the St. Louis Rams to Los Angeles. Sasken owns the twitter handle @LaraMS, which would be the LA Rams’ handle, @LARams. Being a St. Louis Rams’ fan at heart, she has all the power to do as she pleases with the rights to this new household name.

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This week in sports

By CASEY WAUGHN Managing Editor

Tweet of the week

Rams lose to the New England Georgie Frontiere, Patriots in Super Rams majority Bowl XXXVI unowner, dies during der head coach the off season. Mike Martz. Ownership is transferred to her children.

@RapSheet Los Angeles Rams. ... That’ll take some getting used to

Scores from the week Women’s Basketball Monday, Dec. 7 SIUE Billikens

71 64

Friday, Dec. 18 Alabama A&M Billikens

60 91

Sunday, Dec. 20 Cleveland State Billikens

65 76

Monday, Dec. 21 Tulane Billikens

66 58

Monday, Dec. 28 Ball State Billikens

79 70

Wednesday, Dec. 30 Bradley Billikens

58 75

Saturday, Jan. 2 George Mason Billikens

73 63

Thursday, Jan. 7 VCU Billikens

72 77

Sunday, Jan. 10 Davidson Billikens

50 79

Wednesday, Jan. 13 Massachusetts Billikens

49 69

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The L.A. Rams move to St. Louis, their second relocation in franchise history

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The Rams win Super Bowl XXXIV, beginning the “Greatest Show on Turf” era.

Quarterback Sam Bradford is named the 2011 NFL Rookie of the Year.

2004 Steven Jackson is the 24th pick in the NFL draft; Jackson went on to rush for over 10,000 yards.

NFL owners approve the Rams relocation request to Los Angeles in a 30-2 vote.

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Stan Korenke buys the remaining 60% ownership stake from Frontiere’s children.

Jeff Fisher is named the Rams’ head coach.

Men’s Basketball Saturday, Dec. 5 Wichita State Billikens

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Saturday, Dec. 12 Alabama A&M Billikens

58 75

Wednesday, Dec. 16 Tennessee-Martin Billikens

82 76

Saturday, Dec. 19 Indiana State Billikens

76 68

Monday, Dec. 21 Southern Illinois Billikens

65 52

Tuesday, Dec. 29 Kansas State Billikens

75 47

Saturday, Jan. 2 Rhode Island Billikens

85 57

Wednesday, Jan. 6 George Washington Billikens

62 65

Sunday, Jan. 10 VCU Billikens

72 56

Wednesday, Jan. 13 Duquesne Billikens

81 71

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spurt with 12:09 left in the first half. Although there were several lead changes, the Billikens clinched a 2724 lead at the half. Indiana State regrouped at halftime and dominated the start of the second half — a 24-3 run put the Billikens down 48-30 with 14:14 left in the game. Clutch baskets by sophomore guard Marcus Bartley, sophomore guard Davell Roby, Yacoubou, and sophomore guard Milik Yarbrough cut the Billiken’s deficit to three with 4:50 left on the clock. That was the closest the Billikens would get to taking the lead, as Indiana State sealed their victory with an 8-0 run to defeat the Billikens 76-68. Roby scored a career-high 19 points in the loss. SLU ended its six-game home schedule on Dec. 21 against Southern Illinois. Roby and junior guard Mike Crawford helped the Billikens to a 10-0 surge in the first half. The Billikens held onto a 33-31 lead at the break, but Southern Illinois quickly gained the advantage within the first five minutes of the second half and refused to relinquish it. Roby sank two free throws that helped the Billikens pull within four, 52-45, with 7:14 left in the game, but the Salukis responded with a 16-7 run to win 65-52. Freshman center Matt Neufeld posted a career-high four blocks in the 15 minutes that he was on the court. The Billikens traveled to Kansas State on Dec. 29 for their nonconference finale. SLU started the game off with a 9-0 run and led 9-4 with 13:49 remaining. The Wildcats offense scored six points in the final minuteand-a-half to take a seven point lead at the break, 3528. Kansas State carried

their momentum into the second half with a 7-2 run. SLU cut the deficit to nine with 11:26 left on the clock, but the Wildcats answered with a bucket that pushed their lead to double digits, which they held for the rest of the game until their 75-47 victory. SLU shot 43.5 percent in the first half, but only 25 percent in the second. SLU had their first A-10 matchup against Rhode Island on Jan 2. Rhode Island opened the game hitting four consecutive three-pointers, helping them to a 14-2 lead at the first media timeout. URI stretched their lead to 18-2 before the Billikens responded with an 8-0 run with 11:03 left in the half. The Rams had a double-digit lead heading into the half and continued to dominate the second half, eventually winning the game 85-57. The Billikens hosted George Washington on Jan. 6. In an exhilarating game, George Washington led by eight with less than four minutes to go. Three Billikens scored from the free throw line - Agbeko (2-2), Yacoubou (1-2) and Roby (2-2) - and Crawford helped with a lay-in that resulted in SLU only being down by two with a minute remaining. On the next GW possession, Agbeko had a block and the Billiken defense forced a shotclock violation. Mishandling by SLU resulted in a turnover on the in-bound pass. SLU quickly fouled, but GW choked at the line, missing both free throw opportunities, giving SLU the ball with 33 seconds left. Crawford drained a three on an assist from Roby. The Colonials traveled with 12 seconds remaining, giving SLU the ball back. GW fouled immediately, and Crawford hit two free throws with 10 seconds left in regulation. GW had the opportunity to tie the

game with a three, but the ball was off its mark and SLU won 65-62. Crawford tied his career high of 20 points. The Billikens hosted VCU on Jan. 10 for the annual blue out. VCU started the game with a dominating 13-0 run that ended with 13:21 left in the half. Yarbrough got the Billikens on the board with two free throws at the 11:53 mark. SLU scored five more points from the free throw line before they made their first field goal, which was a layup by Crawford with 6:22 left in the half. Although the Billikens would only score one more field goal in the half, accuracy from behind the free throw line kept the halftime deficit to only four, 29-25. The Bills continued the streak from the free throw line, but Reynolds opened the half hitting only the first of two, to make it 29-26. Gillmann scored an easy layup to cut the deficit to two, and Reynolds pulled SLU within one with 17:30 left in the game. VCU responded with a three to give them a 34-30 lead with 17 minutes left in the game. VCU continued to dominate, putting together a 17-0 run and led by as many as 24 points. VCU defeated the Billikens 72-56. Reynolds was 11-of-13 from the line and finished with 17 points. He led the team with four assists. SLU traveled to Pittsburgh to play Duquesne on Jan. 13. The Billikens trailed the Dukes 8-2 at the first media timeout. Duquesne ruled the court on both ends and led SLU 38-13 at the end of the half. Although the Billikens scored an astounding 58 points in the second half, they ultimately couldn’t pull through, losing 81-71. The Billikens will return home to play George Mason on Jan. 17.

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shocked everyone with a 3410 run in the last 12 minutes of the game to close the large gap to 67-55, but the Billikens’ outstanding defense put the game away in the final five minutes of play. Stipanovich beat her previous season-high of 24 points with 26. Chaifetz Arena was satisfied, too, as 1,513 fans filled the stadium to give SLU their highest attendance of the season. With a strong finish to the nonconference season, the Billikens plunged into the new year and conference play with a home game against George Mason on Jan. 2. SLU dug themselves a hole with a 17-8 deficit in the first quarter. They fell to a double-digit gap at halftime, 37-25. The Billikens have a trend of strong third quarters, and the same was true in this game. They went on to lead 57-50 with five minutes remaining in the game. George Mason came up big when it counted and tied the game at 59 with a 9-2 spurt. The Patriots dominated overtime, swinging the momentum in their direction with a three-point play at the opening of extra time. They won 73-63. The loss to George Mason did not get the Billikens down, as they knew they had a chance to redeem themselves on Jan. 7 at VCU. Despite VCU’s six-game winning streak going into the game, SLU captured the win, 77-72. The game was close from the start, but VCU took the first quarter lead and went into halftime ahead at 37-34. VCU took the advantage in the beginning of the third quarter by inching ahead 4437, but Stipanovich sunk a three-pointer to start a 15-2

run that put SLU ahead, 5246. SLU took the momentum into the final period of play, with a 7-1 run to go eventually up 71-63 with three minutes remaining to play. The Rams were hot on their heels and came within one point with 15 seconds remaining. However, Kemph’s composure at the free throw line sealed the deal when she put away two shots. SLU sat at 1-1 on the conference as they traveled to Davidson, North Carolina to play Davidson on Jan. 10. Davidson and SLU both showed promise in the first quarter, but Davidson took the first quarter with a 19-18 lead in the end. This lead did not faze the Billikens at all. SLU trumped Davidson with a huge 17-0 spurt at the start of the second quarter. This gave them the opportunity to take a large halftime lead, 43-30. A 15-2 run in the third quarter put the Billikens ahead 62-38, and the rest was history. The Billikens won 79-50 to move up to 2-1 in conference play. SLU welcomed UMass to Chaifetz on Jan. 13. The Billikens led the entirety of the first quarter, but UMass kept it tight, only giving the Bills a 16-14 lead. The women went on a 10-point run to dominate going into halftime. They racked up 22 more points in the third quarter alone. SLU led by 14 or more points for the remainder of the game. They took the victory 69-49 to rise to 13-4 overall. The Billikens are hosting Dayton for their pink-out game this Saturday, Jan. 16. All jerseys will be auctioned off that evening, and all money raised will go to the Saint Louis University Cancer Center. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. for the 7 p.m. tipoff.

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Something’s better than nothing on guns In a highly publicized move, President Obama issued new executive actions on gun control—his boldest ones yet—in an attempt to regulate and restrict the sale of guns, particularly to criminals and the mentally ill. The new mandate includes hiring more federal employees to monitor gun sales and conduct background checks, requiring licenses for gun sellers at gun shows and on the internet, and increasing funding for the treatment of severe mental health issues. Predictably, pundits and politicians on the right were quick to voice their disapproval, accusing the president of infringing upon the Constitution and even threatening to challenge the move in court. The issue of gun violence— as well as the rancor and political fanfare surrounding it—seems to be a uniquely American malady. In no other modernized country in the world do mass shootings occur with the same frequency and severity as in the United States. With frightening toler-

ance, we watch as small towns such as Aurora, Newtown and San Bernardino turn into landmarks, and the perpetrators of these heinous acts become household names. In some parts of the country, gun violence has become such a daily reality that it goes virtually unnoticed by the press; death becomes a statistic, not a story. And yet nothing ever seems to change. Under pressure from the NRA and other right-wing organizations, lawmakers routinely block efforts to pass even the most modest and sensible aspects of gun control, such as universal background checks or assault weapon bans. Congress’ inability to take action has forced the president to resort to unilateral measures to combat gun control. “People are dying,” Obama said when announcing the initiatives. “And the constant excuses for inaction no longer do, no longer suffice. That is why we are here today. Not to debate the last mass shooting, but to do something to pre-

vent the next one.” His sadness and frustration was palpable as he tearfully recounted Sandy Hook, an event that Obama has called the single worst day of his presidency. We believe these actions are a much-needed step in the right direction. However, we realize the limits of what they can realistically achieve. The reforms are extremely modest in scope and are unlikely to curb gun violence; instead of changing the law, they simply clarify existing regulations and strengthen the federal government’s ability to enforce them. There are still a number of serious shortcomings in federal policy on gun control. These reforms do nothing to limit the sale of ammunition or assault rifles. And perhaps most surprisingly, it remains perfectly legal for suspected terrorists on the “no fly” list to purchase firearms. Not to mention that without congressional approval, Obama’s successor in the White House could easily reverse the reforms, which

many of the Republican candidates have suggested they would do if elected. Should there be limits on the power of the federal government to regulate guns? Perhaps. But let’s wait until such bills are actually drafted before we leap to conclusions about what they may or may not contain. Pro-gun advocates are quick to warn about a “slippery slope,” in which background checks today could lead to the government confiscating your guns tomorrow (which, by the way, is something that Obama repeatedly emphasized he had no intention of doing). Late Show host Stephen Colbert summarized it best; he commended Obama for “doing something, even if that something will do nothing. Maybe someday someone will do something that does anything. And that would be something.” In a debate that’s become as absurd as the one about gun control, perhaps it is no surprise that the voice of a comedian rings the truest.

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UNews asks: Who wants to be a billionaire? What would you do with 1.5 billion dollars? That seems to be the question on everyone’s mind as the Powerball lottery jackpot continues to grow to record heights. Though the odds of winning the grand prize are one in 292.2 million (for reference, you’re more likely to get crushed to death by a vending machine, but less likely to predict the entire NCAA tournament bracket perfectly), that hasn’t stopped the editorial board from engaging in America’s favorite fantasy: What would we do with an ungodly amount of money? We realize, of course, that

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claimants to be publicly released, we would also take efforts to preserve our anonymity, presumably by wearing masks, as winners have done in the past. We would also take extra caution not to publicly broadcast our identities. Like by publishing them in a newspaper, for instance. Other suggestions include paying off student loans, travelling, buying a house for mom…you get the picture. We’re smart, fiscally responsible people. But that’s all boring. What would we really do? Some of our wishes fell into the realm of absurdity; for example, purchasing new computers for the newsroom,

or paying adjunct professors like real people. But we also considered more tangible, real-world concerns. We would begin with a complete overhaul of SLU’s cross-campus transportation. A pedestrian bridge over Grand and free parking for students would be fine additions—for a millionaire, maybe. But this is a billion dollars we’re talking about. We want a cable car over Grand and a free Segway and golf cart for every student, as well as an underground network of tunnels for the winter. All this newfound luxury has made some of our older editors nostalgic for a sim-

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move would be to purchase the St. Louis—excuse me, Los Angeles—Rams. However, instead of returning them to a city that clearly doesn’t appreciate them, we will be employing them as Saint Louis University’s second ever football team. If the NCAA objects to a professional team playing college ball, well, we’ll just have to buy the NCAA. And finally, the computer mouse located at the opinion desk has proven to be utterly incapable of scrolling up and down. If it is indeed damaged beyond repair, which is believed to be the case, then, I’m afraid to say, a new mouse simply must be purchased.

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Giving chastity a chance in the college ‘hookup culture’

Emily Win

Let’s talk about sex. College students do it all the time, right? According to an NBC News report, the average age of a person losing their virginity is 16.9 for males and 17.4 for females. From this age, students tend to “hookup” increasingly, especially in the college years. Or do they? “Hookup culture” is prevalent and thriving on most college campuses. According to Kathleen Bogle, author of Hooking Up: Sex, Dating, and Relationships on Campus, the culture “began in the 1970s, after birth control became widely available and the age of marriage began rising.” Since then, contraceptives have been a heated topic and popular option, especially among younger adults and students. “The dynamics surrounding relationships among Catholic-college students is of special concern to Catholic families and educators,” says Dr. Anne Hendershott and Nicholas Dunn of Studies in Catholic Higher Education. TIME magazine reports that some students think that their fellow students are hooking up nearly seven times a semester. It’s clear that it happens at a regular occurrence, and

as high school students we learned the means to “having safe sex.” But what about the other side of the argument? What if we dare to open our minds and misconceptions to the word “chastity?” Chastity, for our case, is not merely abstaining from sex, but waiting until marriage. College students, whether they know it or not, have a choice between the two — to engage or to wait. It seems the general perception of college culture promotes the idea that most students do have sex and that it happens frequently. However, according to the 2013 report, “The Truth About College Hookups,” one of four college students is a virgin. While this number is not a 50/50 split, it shows that a significant section of the population isn’t represented well by their peers who think that it is much more common. The general idea that “everyone’s doing it” attributes to the general 75 percent of students actually doing it, ignoring the 25 percent that aren’t. But, those students grouped in that 25 percent matter: “Discouraged by the hookup culture on their campuses, there appears to be a student counter-culture emerging,” said a study by Hendershott and Dunn in 2011. If students are choosing the option of chastity, why aren’t we, the SLU community, talking about it more? As a Catholic university, we gather together to form interfaith dialogue and racial discrimination dialogue. We have organizations centered

in publishing the feminist voice, groups promoting ProLife and groups dedicated to standing up for equal rights within the context of gender identity and sexuality. SLU prides itself in its Jesuit mission to be inclusive and respectful of all groups and viewpoints, so why can’t chastity be one of them? According to “The ‘HookUp’ Culture on Catholic Campuses: A Review of Literature,” Catholic institutions similar to ours are taking action. The Elizabeth Ancombe Society at Providence College helps connect students with the knowledge and social science data that helps them navigate romantic relationships in a happy and healthy way. The University of Notre Dame established the Edith Stein Project, which is founded on the Pope John Paul II’s “On the Dignity and Vocation of Woman.” Boston College’s “Sons of St. Patrick” aims, according to a 2011 study by McNellis, to “seek to create a brotherhood of Christian men dedicated to leading virtuous lives.” Dialogue on chastity, and promoting it, should not only be introduced, but encouraged. The argument to make every college student chaste is irrational and impossible. However, the idea of chastity on a college campus shouldn’t be taboo, but should be discussed, encouraged and supported. The practice of chastity is not only both emotionally and physically healthier for you, but it also falls in line with the Catholic teachings

that Saint Louis University is founded on. As a Catholic, Jesuit institution, we should be seeking to open up dialogue on the benefits of choosing to wait. However, it isn’t absurd to think that chastity outside of religious practices and beliefs is radical. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, “50 percent of sexually active men and women will have a genital HPV infection at some point in their lives.” According to The Social Organization of Sexuality: Sexual Practices in the United States, “when a man is married as a virgin, his divorce rate is 63 percent lower than a non-virgin. According to “Chains of Affection: The Structure of Adolescent Romantic and Sexual Networks,” through sexual contact with one person, you could be exposing yourself to the STDs of hundreds of people.” As these studies show, mental, physical and emotional health are all affected by sex. There is good reason to think twice. There is a good reason to start talking. It is impossible to think that every student will want to abstain from sex. But it is possible to allow those who feel discriminated against, called “prude” or “boring” or “lame,” to have an equal voice. Chastity has a hidden prevalence underneath the hookup culture. If we dare to look past reputations, stigmas and stereotypes, we will see that, much like many heated topics at SLU, chastity should be one that’s brought into conversation.

Analyzing Trump’s speech patterns to explain his success

In American democracy, the majority rules. If enough people speak out, they can achieve reform, and the biggest presence in a demographic will always see domestic policy shaped more to their needs. Politicians live to please their constituents; it’s no secret that a public official, be they a lowly representative or the president, caters their platform to the largest possible number of people. They need to stay in office somehow, after all, which is exactly how democracy works. And that’s a beautiful thing, right? Well, the concept becomes a little concerning when you look at just how easily people can be swayed. After all, the reverse is true just as well: The loudest voice tends to draw the biggest crowd, and enough charisma can attract popular sentiment almost on a subconscious level, beyond all levels of common sense. And we see that dilemma so clearly in one particular presidential candidate: Donald Trump. A whirlwind of wildly discriminatory and divisive statements, inflammatory insults and ultimately xenophobic views, Donald Trump is a

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is respectable, but many politicians come across as wishy washy, insincere or even untrustworthy. Ironically, by toning down their messages, they may offend fewer voters but inspire even less. In the face of a candidate as divisive and fervent as Trump, their moderateness may seem sane, but also less passionate. People are attracted to confidence, strength and charisma; keep it simple, understandable, and most of all passionate, and people will flock to you. Just look at what Trump supporters say: “he speaks his mind,” “he’s not a politician,” “he’s going to tell us exactly the way it is,” etc. We see so many examples in history of entire populations falling for overly-zealous leaders out of desperation or in times of need: Hitler, Mussolini, Lenin, Kim Jong-Il and countless more. What the trend shows is just how willing people are to follow an ideology, no matter how extreme, for the sake of maintaining a national identity. It’s terrifying how ready some people are to give up their morality to rally behind strong leadership, and Trump poses just such a conundrum. You can expect an immense impact on the American political system, and on a population so jaded with convoluted politics, regardless of whether or not he wins. Because Trump might just be the first of many candidates to force feed us their rhetoric, and that’s a scary thought.

Making a Murderer: Who are the real criminals?

Tess Brock

Unless you have been detoxing from your social media platforms, have thrown out all of your Internet-accessible devices or have refrained from talking to anyone with a Netflix account, it is nearly impossible to escape the buzz surrounding the new series “Making a Murderer.” On Dec. 18, Netflix began streaming the new documentary crime show, and people have been hooked ever since. The show follows Steven Avery, a simple man from a poor family in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. Avery first spent 18 years in prison for a crime he did not commit. Thanks to DNA testing, Avery was exonerated in 2003 and was able to return to his normal life. Happily ever after, right? However, in 2007, Avery was convicted of the murder of Teresa Halbach and sentenced to life in prison without parole, sending him right back into the nightmare he thought he escaped just a few years earlier. “Making a Murderer” suggests that, like Avery’s 1985 wrongful conviction, he is also innocent of the murder of Halbach. Avery’s potential innocence has sparked national attention. Two online petitions are calling for the President to pardon Avery. As people supporting Avery are making their voice heard, so are those who believe Avery is indeed guilty, and “Making a Murderer” leaves out many important facts that led the jury to convict him. Regardless of what side you support, there is one key takeaway from the series: The mistakes that law enforcement made regarding both of Avery’s notable cases are to blame for many of the problems addressed in the show. The unethical actions that Manitowoc County Police Department took in Avery’s 1985 case led to the complicated mess that unraveled when Avery was charged for murder in 2005. Avery was held in jail for 18 years for the rape of Penny Beerntsen. “Making a Murderer” highlights several instances that suggest that the Manitowoc County Police Department manipulated Beerntsen into identifying Avery as the rapist and that they neglected information that could have potentially released Avery more than a decade earlier. When Chief Deputy Eugene Kusche drew a sketch of Beerntsen’s attacker, the man in the picture looked identical to a mug shot of Avery that the department had on file. So, when Beerntsen was asked to pick out her attacker in a photo lineup, she picked Avery. It is hard to ignore that a strong reason for this could be the police had already planted his image into her head with the sketch drawing. To make matters worse, in 1995, Sergeant Andrew Colborn received a call from a detective from the neighboring Brown County saying that they had someone in custody who said he had committed

an assault in Manitowoc, an assault in which somebody was currently in prison for. It is not until 2003, the day after Avery was released, that Colborn, with the help of his superior officer James Lenk, makes an official report of the phone call. The fact that Colborn did not report this until nine years later is absurd. That is not the type of information that should slip through the cracks. This was something should have been taken seriously with a further investigation. Yet in the eyes of the Manitowoc County Police Department, and even before his conviction, Avery was the only perpetrator of this crime, and Manitowoc would stick to their guns. The mishandling of this case consequently leads to the questioning of corruption of the Manitowoc County Police Department during Avery’s murder investigation in 2005. Colborn and Lenk were both deposed when Avery decided to sue Manitowoc County for his wrongful imprisonment. However, even when the case was handed over to another county in order to prevent bias due to Avery’s lawsuit, Manitowoc County officials were still involved in the investigation, including James Lenk. Lenk was at multiple searches of the Avery property. In fact, Lenk was the one who found the key to Halbach’s SUV, used to convict Avery, inside Avery’s home. If Steven Avery’s 1985 rape trial had been handled in the proper way, then Avery’s guilty verdict would be far more black and white. There is no hard proof that Avery is innocent. The only element to hang on to is the hope that Manitowoc County officials framed Avery and planted the evidence used to convict him. Avery’s two important cases prove the devastating consequences that result when law enforcement decide to abide by their own rules. Because there are holes in their handling of Avery’s 1985 conviction, we are lead to question if Avery is again being wrongfully imprisoned— this time for the rest of his life. The image that the potentially innocent Avery will spend the rest of his days in a tiny cell, unable to be with his loved ones, is almost unbearable. And for that, I blame Manitowoc County Police Department. We should be able to trust our law enforcement. However, this is a reality that is growing continuously harder to face, particularly given Avery’s recent case and other stories of cops stepping out of bounds in unethical ways. These terrible cases put the thousands of law enforcement officers that do their job lawfully under the veil of suspicion due to the bad acts of a few. So, to the law enforcement officials who decide to play by their own rules, you are spreading the image that you are no more than a bunch of high school bullies scapegoating the people you believe to be criminals. You must abide by the law to restore your national reputation of being evenhanded and treating every single person with the respect you expect to get in return. Not encompassing these crucial and fundamental traits leads to injustices just like the ones that resulted in Avery’s case, and that is the biggest crime of all.

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