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Ford discusses being in the driver’s seat at SLU

A 60-plus-inch flat screen TV and conference room table, scattered with envelopes, are the lone pieces of furniture in a large rectangular office. Basketball court whiteboards line an entire wall length. The other offices in the basketball suite remain dark. Decorating and choosing office furniture have not been at the top of newlynamed SLU men’s basketball coach Travis Ford’s to-do list. “Everybody asks me,

‘What’s step one?’ There’s no way to define it; there’s a lot of step ones. But at the very top of step one is getting to know the players in the program right now, off the court and on the court, and that’s something that’s very important to me before even going out and recruiting and things,” Ford said. Ford has a decorated resume, as both a player and a coach. In his 19 years as a collegiate coach, he has coached at every level. He played in college for both Rick Pitino at Kentucky and Norm Stew-

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art at Mizzou, and still holds bringing someone with you, several reor not to cords at rush into Kentuck y. going out Ford brings and signing experiplayers just ence to an because you other wise have scholrelatively arships. I’ve young prodone that. gram. And a lot “ I ’ v e of times -Travis Ford, head learned it doesn’t basketball coach this the work. You hard way at have to be times, not patient and to rush into hiring coaches you’ve got to do your homeimmediately, unless you’re work on everything and

[I wanted] a place where I could see myself for a very long time.

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By CASEY WAUGHN Managing Editor

Kapila shares lessons from Darfur Atlas speaker talks on preventing genocide By ALEX HANEL Copy Editor

“What I want you to do is come with me on a journey … I want you to imagine that you are me … and you have just been appointed to be the head of the United Nations in a country called Sudan.” So began Dr. Mukesh Kapila, softly yet confidently commencing his address for the 2016 ATLAS Distinguished Guest Lecture, where he detailed his story of witnessing and working to stop a genocide. Born in India, but later moving to Britain, Kapila began his professional career in medicine and public health. From there, he ventured into the world of international politics and humanitarian aid, a world which would cross his path with that of mass murderers, victims and humanitarian heroes alike. Kapila now has experience in over 130 countries in senior positions with the British government, the United Nations (UN), World Health Organization and International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. It was his experiences running the UN mission in Sudan in 2003 and 2004, during the genocide in Darfur, that captivated his audience at the Sinquefield Stateroom the evening of April 6. In terms of guest speakers at SLU, Kapila’s speech was incredibly interactive, with the former UN chief frequently asking audience members “what would you do next?” Far from be-

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HUMANITARIAN: Dr. Mukesh Kapila gave testimony of his extensive international career in public service as part of Atlas Week. His experience covers over 130 nations. ing a childish or superficial “choose your own adventure” story, Kapila’s tale symbolically brought those attending with him back to his large office in Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, where he personally learned of and reacted to the ethnic killings of Darfur’s non-Arabs. Upon beginning work in Sudan, Kapila tells the audience, “Roger (a Canadian mounted police officer serving as his UN chief of security) tells you about a place called Sudan … you say to Roger, keep me informed.” Frequent updates lead Kapila to learn about a coordinated and escalating pattern of violence being enacted upon larger and larger numbers of citizens.

Eventually, Kapila realized he would have to go witness these developments for himself. “You’ve easily figured out in one trip that what you’re getting is ethnic violence against one group, because of their identities.” A simple plane ride over a scatter plot of burning villages – with buildings, farms, everything on fire – told him enough to know that he was dealing with more than random acts of violence. As the sun faded over St. Louis in the windows behind him, Kapila’s story took darker and darker turns. Kapila gave the crowd their first lesson on recognizing coordinated and planned violence. “Normal traditional violence is self

limiting…If you want to conquer land, you leave it in such a state that you can utilize it after your victory. This (was) clearly a war of destruction.” As the government continued to feed him lines of dismissal – “the current drought is causing violence” – Kapila turned to his bosses with the United Nations, particularly the then-Secretary General Kofi Annan. He waited for a response. And waited. And waited. Lightening the mood, Kapila brought the story down to a simple family analogy. “When you write letters to your Uncle Kofi See “Kapila” on Page 3

that’s one big thing that I’m doing right now is just taking my time and being patient,” Ford said. Ford’s easy-going, playerfirst mentality has shown through so far; the team got together at a local Italian restaurant on April 4, to watch the NCAA National Championship game as a group with their new coach. “Some people might say I’m a players coach. I don’t want to hold my players back in any way. I want to develop them individually and then put them in a team concept

that showcases their skills individually. I think that’s why I’ve had seven players of the year in the league in the last 11 years, whether they be a freshman of the year or freshman of the year nationally or a player of the year in the league,” Ford said. But it’s not the accolades and awards his players win that keep Ford coaching and looking forward to work each day. “I find it very rewarding See “Faith” on Page 7

Relay for Life on the verge of two million raised By LEXIE VASOS Sports Editor

Two thousand participants. Two thousand stories. Two million dollars. The running theme for Relay For Life 2016 is “2,000 strong, 2,000 stories,” and there is a lot more on the line for this year’s Relay For Life event than just a participant goal. If Relay For Life 2016 successfully raises its monetary goal of $175,000, Saint Louis University Relay For Life will have successfully raised a total of two million dollars since the annual event began in 2004. Team Development Executor Nick Eisenberg summed up the significance of this large and meaningful goal, stating “I think that it would be a huge step forward for Relay … To be a part of something like that, to raise two million dollars for cancer research and for those things, we always talk about how we want to make it mission focused, but that is such a cool thing to be a part of … Two million dollars is a lot of money and it is not over a very long period of time, so to have done it that quickly and to be someone who is in it for the long run, I think it would be pretty cool.” All of the proceeds raised by Relay For Life are given to the American Cancer Society in order to fund a nationwide fight to put an end to cancer, but the proceeds also have a direct impact in the St. Louis community. Lauren Schweiss, SLU’s American Cancer Society Advisor, described how this money is utilized closer to campus. “Two million dollars, if you

can imagine, does a lot for our local community. Right here in the community we have a Hope Lodge Facility, which is a place where cancer patients can stay for free for as long as they need, there is no time limit on that, while they are in cancer treatment. They can stay there with a caregiver or a friend or family member that is over 18. They are able to get shuttles to and from the hospitals where they are getting their treatments at and again that is absolutely free, so that is one of our things that we really take pride in that the money goes to in order to keep that place running 365 days a year.” Not only is this an event to raise money for cancer research, but it is also a way to build community on campus. Eisenberg commented on what Relay offers first year students, “… I showed up and it was one of the coolest nights of my life. You are surrounded by sixteen hundred people, hopefully two thousand people that are all sharing in the same kind of thing … I think it is definitely the spirit of SLU.” Eisenberg also mentioned how, while at events like Make a Difference Day, students are spread out across several different sites, at Relay for Life, the entire student body is all in the same place, making it “a great way to get involved and find a niche as a first year student.” Relay for Life will take place at Hermann Stadium on April 16 and 17 from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Participants can sign up at SLU Relay’s website.

South Compton bridge slated for two-week closure By TIM WILHELM News Editor

The South Compton Avenue bridge, which links Chouteau Avenue and the Market Street-Highway 40 intersection, will close for two weeks for surface repairs, beginning April 11. According to Dick Stockmann, who works for the Division of Bridge Design within the Board of Public Service of the City of St. Louis, there are “two or three places where there are holes in the deck.” He said that, were the city to not close the whole bridge, the project would take five or six weeks. While the city “made the determination that it needs to be done,” he admitted that the scope of needed repairs is much larger: “the whole deck needs to be taken off

and redone,” he said. The bridge, which opened to traffic in August 2006, has a history of worrying motorists. KMOV reported in December 2014 that there were “gaps in the pavement and exposed rebar where the sidewalk curb should be.” The same report referenced a $2 million project that focused on the bridge’s sub structure in 2011, however “officials said it will require another $6 million to replace the bridge deck.” Nevertheless, the bridged has passed inspections for the past two years. Echoing that situation, in which a bond issue was cited as a determining factor in infrastructure financing, Stockmann mentioned another bond issue that, if passed, might allow more work to be done.

Steve Runde, Director of Streets for the City of St. Louis, explained, “There is a section of the deck that is going to be replaced because of a few holes that are currently plated but getting larger. The entire bridge needs to be replaced, and now that the bond issue passed yesterday, we will proceed to request federal funds now that we have match funds. However, that process takes 2 or 3 years before construction begins. The repairs will not significantly upgrade the surface and future repairs may be needed.” SLU administration clarified that the city alone will undertake this endeavor, not the University. “The city is closing it down, but the Uni See “Bridge” on Page 3

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CONSTRUCTION: The South Compton bridge, which connects the easternmost edge of campus with the fringes of SLU’s medical campus, will close for two weeks beginning on April 11. Road conditions have raised concerns for years.

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Atlas event sparks health care debate

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found a more realistic view actually know what it means. of Bernie Sander’s healthSocialized healthcare incare plan. volves the government manThe current plan, which aging and owning all aspects sets taxes at 8.4 percent for of the system, but the singlehealthcare for all citizens, payer model simply means would in reality need to set that healthcare is available taxes near 20 percent to covto all citizens thanks to tax er all of the funds needed. dollars that allow for govern“Medicare and Medicment funding to provide inaid are biggest drivers of surance coverage. the nation’s debt,” Devine To conclude the night, explained, “our own ‘affordDr. Breitbach, SLU’s Athletic able’ care act is what is killTraining program director, ing our own economy.” who judged the debate, acAnother major point of knowledged the SLU debate dispute in the debate was team for their great perforwhat statistics are good repmance that was full of staresentations of the US poputistics and studies to back lation and are comparable up their arguments. Meigs to Americans’ healthcare and Devine were also comneeds. mended for receiving the top With every point UNE scores for their speeches. gave, SLU found an arguLearning that $24,675 per ment to refute it. UNE comyear is the average annual pared the US to Canada’s cost that an American famsingle-payer system to point ily spends on healthcare, this out its downfalls, but SLU’s debate combined social jusMeigs wanted to bring the tice and economics to condebate within American sider how the United States borders. should move forward to help Following suit, UNE then its citizens obtain preventaattempted to use the examtive and immediate solutions ple of Vermont’s state-wide to heighten their quality of attempt life. at singleSAID p a y e r provided Medicare and healthcare an event to illusfor Atlas Medicaid are bigtrate how Week parit would ticipants not sucto learn nation’s debt, our ceed at the about the national diverse enl e v e l . tities of a care act is what Debater healthcare is killing our own Hannon system from SLU that need economy. pointed to be ex-Matt Devine, out that amined for UNE Graduate Student the popuit to run lation of efficiently Vermont, and conof all currently states, does not represent maintain quality of care. the demographics of AmerDebates allow discourse ica. and formal presentation of A common misconcepdiffering viewpoints. In the tion cleared up by Hanfuture, the Center of Global non was that a single-payer Citizenship will continue system is not the same as their live-stream program socialized healthcare, thus with SAID to allow students there is no affect on quality and faculty to open their of care. Often, critics of a minds to new ideas from all single-payer system do not across the world.

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evidence that the current US healthcare system simply needs to be updated, and not Atlas Week 2016 extendchanged to a completely new ed past the sphere of the model. De Lorimier, a freshSLU community on Tuesday man at SLU, emphasized for night, April 6, when four dehis team that in “a world that baters from an IPE Healthis increasingly emphasizing care Systems class at SLU equality for all, there is not – Joseph De Lorimier, Kayla healthcare available to evHannon, Amelia Meigs and eryone.” Bryce Hughes – faced off In short, where is the with graduate students from “care” part of healthcare toUniversity of New England’s day? De IPE proLorimier gram to contindebate ued to arhealthA single-payer gue that care in the Afthe United government based fordable States. health insurance Care Act T h e should SLU Assystem allows not be so ciation a b o l for Interished or national citizens than does amendDebate ed, but (SAID) in a private-payer, should the Center be exemployer-based for Global tended. Citizenhealthcare system. Japan, ship plans Vermont, debates for Canathe SLU da and commuS p a i n nity’s parwere examples of healthcare ticipation. These debates alsystems compared to the low students to interact with United States’ throughout their counterparts across the the night. nation and world through The students particilive-stream communication. pating in the debate had a The Atlas Week debate, common background in the similar to current debates in study of healthcare systems, Congress, media and courts thus the discussion of how across the country, comto best support the welfare pared two sides of a difficult of healthcare systems from a ethical dilemma that the business and economic perUnited States faces today. spective was central to the In the style of parliaarguments of both sides. mentary debate, the motion SLU cited the statistic of of the evening asserted, “a annual healthcare spending single-payer governmentof the United States in 2015, based health insurance sys$3.8 trillion, to demonstrate tem allows greater benefits that healthcare costs are risfor citizens than does a priing out of control. vate-payer employer-based UNE’s support of the curhealthcare system.” SLU’s rent privatization of healthdebaters were assigned with care examined the far-flung supporting the single-payer ideals of a single-payer syssystem, while UNE’s debattem, such as presidential ers were assigned to support candidate Bernie Sanders’ a privatized healthcare syshealthcare plan, and sought tem. to predict its downfalls. Matt The SLU and UNE teams Devine from UNE cited an agreed that healthcare is a Emory University study that right, but UNE provided By MEREDITH HARGIS Online Editor

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Bridge: Source of motorist woes gets facelift versity is not involved in that,” said Toni Dean, Senior Administrative Assistant for Facilities Services. R e a l Estate Operations coordinator Paul Meier explained, “We don’t have any s t a k e in that b r i d g e ,” but admitted, “That bridge is in really bad shape.” He did mention work on the Grand Avenue bridge over Highway 44 planned later this year, which falls under the purview of the Missouri Department of Transportation.

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Meier, who said he is “pretty close to the city” in his work at SLU, said that “they haven’t let us know of any projects going on [at South Compton].”

will probably impact us.” However, she said that many visitors to the clinic come via Chouteau and thus do not take the bridge. Ismar Sehovic, Vice Pres-

The short-term drawbacks,

-Ismar Sehovic, Commuter Senator Kelly Remley, Volunteer Coordinator at the Casa de Salud, SLU’s Spanish-language health clinic located at the intersection of South Compton and Chouteau Avenue, said, “I imagine it

ident of Finance-Elect and Commuter Senator in the Student Government Association, remarked on the project’s potential impact on commuter students: “The short term drawbacks, I feel,

are outweighed by the positive effects of the repairs. The commuter students are good at adapting to roadblocks such as this, because that skill is necessary in order to be able to make it as a commuter. I know that our students will be able to find an alternate route quickly as soon as it becomes n e c e s s a r y, so I do not fear that it will be too drastic of a change for most students. I understand that this might not ring true for everyone, but it is very likely that most students will be okay for those two short weeks.”

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CLOSED: A stretch of the South Compton bridge is littered with potholes, the worst of which have been covered with metal plates for several months. Most recently, the guardrails along the sidewalks were painted blue.

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Friday, April 1

1:11 p.m. STEALING UNDER $500 A staff member reported that person(s) unknown had taken a newer office chair from a conference room and replaced it with an old one. The staff member had checked with other personnel in the building regarding the removal of the chair; however no one had knowledge of the chair that had been taken. There was no forced entry into the conference room.

Saturday, April 2

2:40 a.m. ELEVATOR ENTRAPMENT Public Safety received a call from an emergency phone in elevator 1South of Griesedeick Hall. Four St Louis University students advised they were trapped on the fifth floor and needed assistance. A Public Safety Officer and Maintenance 1 were contacted and arrived. After several attempts to reset the elevator by the on-duty maintenance worker, St Louis Fire Department had to be notified. Engine 29, 5 and Rescue Unit 2 arrived. All students were released, no medical attention needed.

Sunday, April 3

7:20 p.m. SUPPLEMENTAL SLMPD Officer Laz, DSN 7320, notified DPS that an At-Large Warrant will be applied for in order to extradite the driver of the vehicle, involved in this indecent, from Hillsdale, MO. to St. Louis, MO. Officer Laz will notify DPS at a later time when a DPS officer will have to respond to the Circuit Attorney’s office, for warrant application. The driver’s name and DOB were added to the report.

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Kapila: Up close and personal with Continued from Page 1

again and again in Alaska, and never hear back, you begin to worry about him.” Like any good “relative” would, Kapila left for the UN headquarters in New York. Importantly, though, he made a few stops along the way. Thanks to his senior experiences with the British Government and UN, Kapila had high-level security clearances with MI6, the British intelligence agency. Stopping through Britain en route to the UN, Kapila learned that one really can see individual hairs on people’s heads from satellite cameras. He also learned that he could read individual license plates on cars and numbers on warplanes, including ones that were dropping bombs on villages in Darfur. It was there he confirmed that the government of Sudan was behind the attacks against its own people. Even with American intelligence confirming these new findings, he was unable to stir any action with his visit to the UN headquarters. He was told to stay within his mandate – delivering aid. Making a fuss over Darfur might derail the greater political progress towards a separate north-south truce in Sudan’s larger political conflict. Darfur might have to be the sacrifice made for a greater good. Not accepting this for an answer, Kapila decided to share all of his information with BBC International. He gave a tell-all interview in the early morning, the dead of night back in New York,

where Annan was soundly sleeping. Kapila filled his day with multiple interviews to international news outlets, ensuring that the UN in New York would awake to enough attention that they would be forced to act. Their response, finally, was one of their fastest ever. Kapila ended his somber story with the lessons he learned, and with lessons he wanted to instill upon those present. “Is it right to sacrifice a bunch of people here for the greater good there?” He astutely noted that no one from the UN asked the Darfuris if they minded being sacrificed for the greater political solution. Taking a clear aim of the higher-ups of the UN New York bureaucracy, especially Annan, Kapila talked about office space for lesson two. “People with the most important job often get the office on the highest floor.” From that high up, people on the sidewalk, the real world, often look like ants. He likened this to comments about victims in Rwanda being called “cockroaches” or those in Sudan being compared to “black garbage bags.” He ended his night with a note on platforms. “No one listened to me because I was Mukesh Kapila. They listened because I carried the platform of the top of the UN in Sudan. What platform do you carry?” While those in attendance may never have to look genocide in the eye, he challenged all to think about how they can use their platforms to speak out about an issue – no matter how large or small – and make a difference.

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Rocking the Vote: Music with a message Voter suppression in Arizona, an insufficient number of ballots at polling places The upcoming presidenand strict voter ID laws that tial election is going to be make it harder to vote are a historic one, regardless of not encouraging signs, eithe outcome. Without getther. Luckily, the civic duty ting too into the partisanof voting has found an ally in ship of it all, we may end up the music industry, specifiwith our first non-politician cally through the efforts of president, our first demothe non-partisan, non-profit cratic socialist president, or organization HeadCount. our first female president. Music and politics have It is an incredibly exciting always overlapped. Whethtime to be er it is a voter in Wo o dy the UnitGuthLuckily, the civic ed States, rie, Bob and yet, Dylan duty of voting has we have or the found an ally in an inDixie the music industry, credibly Chicks, specficially through apathetic musiv o t e r cians the efforts of... turnout often HeadCount. in the u s e country. their A p voices proxia n d mately 73 percent of eligible platforms to share their voters have not voted in the political views with their primaries and caucuses that crowd. For every musician have taken place thus far, acthat outright supports and cording to realclearpolitics. campaigns for a candidate, org and electproject.org. there are just as many who This is terrible, because the want to support the act of only thing worse than endvoting. These artists want ing up with leadership you to see low voter turnout don’t agree with is knowing change within our counthat you could have used try, and often partner with your voice to vote for anothHeadCount to accomplish er candidate, but yet did not this goal, one concert at a do so. With so much apathy time. HeadCount provides in our voting system, it is See “HeadCount” on Page 6 easy to get discouraged.

April 7, 2016 arts@unewsonline.com Tess Brock, Arts Editor Natalie Riopelle, Assoc. Arts Editor

‘Everybody Wants Some!!’ of that movie ‘Dazed and Confused’ director delivers

By TOM BERGAN Senior Staff Writer

BROTHERS: Starring (above, from left) Glen Powell, Wyatt Russell, Blake Jenner, J. Quinton Johnson and Temple Baker. By CHANDANA KAMARAJ Staff Writer

Richard Linklater (“Boyhood”) successfully creates another critically acclaimed film, setting a completely different tone in “Everybody Wants Some!!”, the “spiritual sequel” to the cult classic film, “Dazed and Confused.” “Everybody Wants Some!!” was written and directed by Richard Linklater and produced by Paramount Pictures and Annapurna Pictures. The film revolves around Jake Bradford (Blake Jenner, “Glee”), an incoming freshman baseball pitcher for the fictitious Southeast Texas State University, following his three-day experience as he explores freedom and the meaning of adulthood with his roommates – the rest of the baseball team – before

ence sees the set dynamic, school starts. when seniors like the boastSet in 1980s Texas, the ful Glen McReynolds (Tyler film allows Linklater to inHoechlin, “Teen Wolf ”) show fuse many of his personal c o n characsistent teristics hostility into the The film allows towards characLinklater to infuse J a k e ters that many of his personal ( a n d he has characteristics into... freshwritten, men in creating [his] characters, general), somecreating...his own espething college-aged autocially akin to because biography. his own Glen decollegespises a g e d pitchers, autoconstantly reminding teambiography, as mentioned by mates of pitchers’ uselessJenner in an interview. ness. The movie begins as Jake On the other hand, enters the fraternity-like Jake does make friends in dwelling, typically reserved Finnegan (Glen Powell), for the up-and-coming baseKenny Roeper (Ryan Guzball team. Within the first man), Dale (Quinton Johntwenty minutes, the audi-

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son), Willoughby (Wyatt Russell), who each bring a new perspective of how to enjoy life while taking Jake on the ride with them. Then, there is the rule-following Billy Autrey (Will Brittain), who takes everything seriously, and the constantlyranting Niles (Juston Street). The group has two rules: don’t do anything too rowdy and don’t take girls upstairs – rules the curious group manages to break effortlessly. The group holds their hangout sessions between baseball practices in various bars and venues, which house various themed parties encompassing the many musical genres of the eighties, including hip-hop, counSee “Linklater” on Page 6

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Judah & the Lion spans genres Band and new album bring energy

By TESS BROCK Arts Editor

I’m addicted to going to concerts. Seeing bands live is, in my opinion, the best way to experience music. So, most of my free time is spent checking out all the different acts that pass through St. Louis. The bands that I won’t shut up about are the ones who are unordinary in the best way possible. Judah & the Lion is exactly that. Last summer, at Sloss Fest in Birmingham, Alabama, I was front row to see Judah & the Lion. I had listened to their music, liked it, and was excited to see them live. However, that “like” turned into love once they took the stage. Not only did the band perfectly perform their songs, they brought this insane energy to the entire crowd that kept every single person dancing with huge smiles on their faces. Out of all the amazing acts I saw that weekend, they were my favorite, simply because I had the best damn time at their show. So, when I learned the group was headed to St. Louis on their first headlining tour, my expectations were high. The band is currently on the road promoting their third album “Folk Hop N’ Roll.” Adding another reason to why Judah & the Lion is not your typical group, they make music that defies genre

by bringing together some of the best elements of music in the most harmonious way possible. Drummer Spencer Cross says: “It comes from all of our different influences musically. We all have very distinct musical palates, and you know going into this record we didn’t want to be limited by anything creatively. So, we really just wanted to push ourselves and try and do something fresh…It felt very natural and true to who we are and the sound we wanted to go after.” Cross even said this new sound of cross-genres brought about a different songwriting process: “For this album, one thing that is different is that we decided to write differently, and so a couple songs Judah would ask me to come up with a hip-hop beat. I had this old drum machine that I was using to make these beats. So, I would make a beat and Judah would write these lyrics on top of that, or Brian or Nate would come up with some melody…with this record we tried to continue to prove the point that there’s not one way to do it and to come up with different ideas.” The band’s experiment of merging three types of music together is proven successful in “Folk Hop N’ Roll.” Some songs are more folk than others, which is understandable for a band that was

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DEFY: Lead singer Judah Akers belts out songs from the band’s most recent album “Folk Hop N’ Roll,” a collection of songs as genre-defying as they are energetic. An equally energetic crowd danced along when the band played St. Louis.

originally rooted in folk. Yet, all three elements of the music styles the band are aiming for are present in every song. However, an album needs to be more than unconventional these days to bring attention to a band. Judah & the Lion’s show on Tuesday, April 5 at Off Broadway proved why they are gaining more and more fans with every tour they go on: They know how to put on a show. From first timers to old fans, Judah & the Lion bring enough surprises and stage presence to leave their audience more than satisfied. The group kicked off the night with “Folk Hop Sound,” introducing the crowd to the magic created on their newest album. Using instruments ranging from a mandolin, to a banjo, to a keyboard and electric guitar, the band showed how they created their new distinct sound. After that, Judah instructed the audience to do their best “hippie dance,” referencing their next song “Hold On,” a track that you cannot listen to without dancing. This set the tone for the rest of the night—dance, let loose and have a good time. If you’re standing still at a Judah & the Lion show, you’re doing it wrong. The setlist at the show included tracks off their new album, as well as the best of

all their older tunes. Judah & the Lion played “Kickin’ Da Leaves” and “Mason Dixon Line,” from their sophomore album “Kids These Days.” Both songs had the crowd happily singing along. However, their newer tracks from “Folk Hop N’ Roll” had the audience moving the most. From “Graffiti Dreams,” to “Insane” and “Reputation,” the crowd matched the band’s youthful, energetic vibe jamming to these new songs. Judah even joined the crowd and climbed onto the venue’s bar—showing that he is the king of fun and interactive performances. My personal favorite from their new album and one of the last songs of the setlist, “Take It All Back,” was the best part of the night. The St. Louis crowd shouted out the chorus at a level that seemed to seriously impress Judah & the Lion. Together, audience and band, we all jumped and sang the song at the top of our lungs. It was no longer a concert; it was one big party. Judah & the Lion somehow topped the first time I saw them perform. And I have no doubt that as long as they keep making rulebreaking albums that fuel their live shows, they will be one of the best bands you see live.

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Music Ezra Furman and Sleepy Kitty The Demo April 7, 7:30 p.m.

Neon Indian with Dropkick The Robot The Ready Room April 10, 7:00 p.m.

Mumford and Sons Scottrade Center April 16, 7:30 p.m.

Movies Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice The Moolah Currently 10 Cloverfield Lane In theaters Currently The Boss Chase Park Plaze Cinema Currently Zootopia Chase Park Plaza Cinema Currently Rolling Thunder The Moolah Sat. @ 11:55pm

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resources needed to register any and all viable concertgoers who are not already registered, to promote information on voting and registration deadlines and to help people understand the sometimescomplex idea of absentee voting, as well as other examples of civic participation. I have had the opportunity to work firsthand with HeadCount on many occasions as the Team Leader for the St. Louis area, and it is one of the best experiences – both on a music level and a service level – that I have ever been a part of. From working ever-ranging concerts, including those from singer-songwriter Jason Isbell and jam-electronic extraordinaires Sound Tribe Sector 9, each show seems to heighten the experience more than the last. Through these shows, I have noticed a common thread, regardless of the musician playing the show. That thread is an incredibly welcoming community, who thank us for our work (even if they are already registered to vote), and are invested in our mission. Through these interactions, I see how interested music fans often are in politics, but sometimes do not have the means and/or knowledge to register to vote in other settings. Much like peanut butter and jelly, music and politics complement each other quite nicely and heighten one another to not only create new art through politi-

cal views, but also by creating new voters. It would be such a different world for us if Woody Guthrie’s guitar wasn’t a “machine [that] kills fascists” or if Bob Dylan didn’t see the times as “a-changin’, ” because they would have never instilled a passion for politics in their listeners who may have otherwise gone their whole lives without casting a vote. We see this passion continuing in musicians during this election year. Vampire Weekend, Killer Mike (of Run the Jewels) and Red Hot Chili Peppers have all actively voiced support for Bernie Sanders, playing rallies and tapping into that demographic that may not have voted otherwise. Hillary Clinton has also gotten support from many artists, ranging from Beyoncé to Pharrell to James Taylor. While the ideals of musicians often line up with those of Democratic nominees, ultimately what is important is exercising the right to vote, no matter which nominee you support. That process of voting might be a tad bit easier if you visit a HeadCount table the next time you are at a show. I encourage you to register and to spread the word about getting out to vote, to enjoy live music and to check out what HeadCount is all about by volunteering with the organization on their website. After all, your favorite musicians are supporting a candidate, why shouldn’t you?

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FRATERNITY: Temple Baker (far left), Ryan Guzman, and Blake Jenner are frat brothers in Linklater’s film.

to the success of the movie, because the characters can start from scratch. Looking at the current cast gives some hope to the quality of the movie, with stars such as Jason Sudeikis, Peter Dinklage and Kate McKinnon voicing some of the birds we know from the popular app, created by Rovio. Obviously, obstacles exist for a movie based on such a simple game. In the myriad Angry Birds games produced, there has rarely been a discernible or memorable plot. However, like the character development, this just means that writer Jon Vitti could take the story in practically any direction so long as the antagonists

...the stories of most games don’t lend themselves to being turned into films with any sort of comprehensible plot.

oughly developed characters with intricate and interwoven backstories. From the trailer, it appears as though the movie is CGI heavy, and the orcs are definitely approaching the uncanny valley. The main concern is that “Warcraft” will take itself too seriously for its own good. The games’ dialogue typically has a goofiness about it, which is entertaining, but which I can’t see translating into a movie successfully even if it’s predominantly action based. Coming out on Dec 21, 2016 will be “Assassin’s Creed,” starring Michael Fassbender as Callum Lynch, a modern day man who explores the memories of his assassin ancestor Aguilar. There have been several well-received installments based on the Assassin’s Creed franchise, such as “Assassin’s Creed: Lineage” and “Assassin’s Creed: Ascendance,” which is a good sign for the largest production up to date. It’s still too early to say and no trailers have yet been released, but looking at the screenwriters’ (Bill Collage and Adam Cooper) previous films, it seems like “Assassin’s Creed” is going to be a mildly entertaining movie that will be enjoyable and popular, but will be nothing profound. As for hard predictions of these four, “The Angry Birds Movie” will be best received, and its Pixar-esque qualities will help popularize it with kids and the adults who bring them. It also helps that of the video game-based movies, the Angry Birds fan base doesn’t have much to nitpick about between game and movie. The highest grossing of the four will be “Warcraft,” due to its immense fan base and devotion to the franchise. On top of that, it appears to be a fantasy story that wouldn’t alienate those who haven’t played the games, something “Assassin’s Creed” and “Ratchet and Clank” might have to worry about.

are quirky, green pigs. “The Angry Birds Movie” has potential, but at this point< it’s difficult to predict due the flexibility of essentially every aspect of the film. The next video game-based movie of the year, “Warcraft,” will be a monster in the box office regardless of movie quality. The fan base has grown ever since the original Warcraft game, “Warcraft: Orcs and Humans,” came out in 1994. The total number of people subscribed to “World of Warcraft,” Blizzard Entertainment’s popular MMORPG (massively multiplayer online role-playing game) surpassed 100 million by 2014. The total hours logged by these players is an absolutely staggering 5.9 million years. The Warcraft universe contains both plenty of story depth to draw upon from the games and thor-

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Video game-based movies first hit the box office in 1993 with “Super Mario Bros.” and they have struggled ever since. This first in a long series of disappointments would receive a critics rating of 16 percent on Rotten Tomatoes. Although it would be easy to criticize nearly every aspect of video game-based movies, the stories of most games don’t lend themselves to being turned into films with any sort of comprehensible plot – certainly not Super Mario Bros. This year, four movies will be coming out based on video games: “Ratchet and Clank” (April 29), The “Angry Birds Movie” (May 20), “Warcraft” (June 10), and “Assassin’s Creed” (December 21). Despite the measly record-high of 44 percent on Rotten Tomatoes for video gamebased movies, achieved by Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (2001), I have high hopes for at least some of these films about to be released. Unfortunately, the first film of the year will likely be something of a disappointment. The “Ratchet and Clank” games rely heavily on earning and modifying new weaponry in order to battle your way through closedcourse levels. Although the gameplay is enjoyable and the extent to which one can personalize their experience is well developed, the plots are not. Even during the games themselves, levels rarely connect to one another or further the story in any meaningful way. The characters Ratchet and Clank have some depth that slowly develops throughout the series, but likely not enough to support an entire movie. If any of the four upcoming films is lacking in character backstory, it’s “The Angry Birds Movie.” This isn’t necessarily detrimental

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try and disco, all while being in search of girls and sex, true to the title of the film. Even though the females show the same desire, Jake longs for a deeper relationship, particularly with Beverly (Zoey Deutch, “Vampire Academy” and “The Suite Life on Deck”). The couple share a very beautiful love sequence as they get into philosophical conversations, making the audience ask for more. The highlight of the film was the details that were meticulously added to accurately portray the time period. As mentioned in the interview by Hoechlin, even the small gestures – such as the lack of high-fives and specific dance movements – were kept in mind when reproducing the time period, along with the sharp and witty attitudes of the baseball players, provid-

ing a “dirtier and grittier tone.” The soundtrack was perfectly selected for this film, as it has songs like “My Sharona” by the Knack, “Alternative Ulster” by Stiff Little Fingers and “Every 1’s a Winner” by Hot Chocolate, making those that witnessed the time period feel incredibly nostalgic. Needless to say, the period was perfectly shown on screen, with even the outfit choices and the actors’ facial hair being accurate. Going easy on the plot, Linklater provides great comedic relief throughout the film, making the audience constantly laugh and making the film highly relatable overall through the freshness of the cast and their interest in baseball. The film was so enjoyable to watch due to the camaraderie that the cast was able to bring both on and off the

screen. In one scene, during a baseball practice, one of the players reminds his teammates that a professional baseball team recruiter is in disguise, watching them play. The camera then pans out to show a common man turned around, painting his house, which the team then believes is the recruiter, leaving the audience in constant laughter. This film, as said in cast interviews, allowed for each of the actors to live through their college experience once again, or to even create their own from scratch – this time, the way they want to. When the dialogue was not comedic, the film became captivatingly deep, setting more of a coming-of-age tone. The beautiful balance of both tones allows for the audience to see how each character discovers himself, and definitely makes “Everybody Wants Some!!” a must-watch.

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Baseball sweeps George Mason Faith, values

attract Ford

By LAUREN TONDL Associate Sports Editor

The Billiken baseball team is forging through the season with a 15-14 record, while remaining undefeated in conference play (6-0). SLU hosted Butler on March 18-20 at Billiken Sports Center, winning two of three games, 6-4, 6-8 and 13-12. In the Friday game, senior right-handed pitcher Matt Eckelman led his team to victory, pitching seven innings while allowing five hits, one run, one walk and recording six strikeouts. Senior center fielder Michael Bozarth went 4-for-5 and had two runs, two steals and a double. Sophomore catcher James Morisano went 3-for-3, scoring four runs and a home run for the Bills. Butler bounced back the following day to even out the series. The Bulldogs got on the board first with two runs in the first inning. They led 3-0 until SLU senior infielder Braxton Martinez scored off a sacrifice fly. Martinez homered two innings later to tie the game at 3. Butler was quick to respond in the fifth inning with three runs and two runs in the sixth. SLU could not catch up despite three runs in the sixth inning. Both teams were eager to break the tie in the third game on March 20. SLU squeaked out the win in an offensive battle, 13-12. SLU trailed Butler 10-2 in the fourth inning, but pushed through to an amazing

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HOMER: Senior infielder Braxton Martinez smacks the ball into the outfield against George Mason. The Bills swept George Mason and will continue A-10 play against Richmond. comeback with four home runs, two of them coming off the bat of senior infielder Josh Bunselmeyer. Another close competition put the Billikens on the other side of the results as they lost 9-8 to SIUE on March 22 in Edwardsville, Illinois. Despite a 6-2 lead, the Billikens could not finish out the game, allowing SIUE to come back in the seventh and eighth innings by scoring five runs. The men did not let the loss get them down, however, as they faced their first conference opponent, Dayton, on March 25-27 in Dayton, Ohio. Eckelman led the team with another fivestar performance from the

mound, throwing his first career complete game while allowing only four hits. Rookie right-handed pitcher Miller Hogan followed in Eckelman’s footsteps in the second game against the Flyers, allowing only three hits in the game and leading his squad to victory, 7-2. Bunselmeyer remained a powerhouse for the Billikens at the plate, going 3-for-5 and adding in a double and an RBI. SLU’s pitchers continued to carry the Billikens through the weekend, as junior lefthanded pitcher Devin Mahoney threw a stellar seven shutout innings to give SLU the 5-3 victory. SLU started the game with two home

runs from sophomore outfielder Parker Sniatynski and redshirt junior outfielder Trent Leimkuehler. The remaining runs came in the final inning, which gave them a 5-0 lead. The Flyers snuck back into the game on their final at-bats, but the Billiken defense kept Dayton at bay. SLU traveled to Kauffman Stadium, home of the Kansas City Royals, on March 29 to engage in a Show Me State battle against Mizzou. SLU got on the board early with two runs, but Mizzou dominated offensively, topping the Billikens, 5-3. The Billikens leapt back See “Baseball” on Page 8

Softball travels to La Salle, wins two by double digits By LEXIE VASOS Sports Editor

The Saint Louis University softball team traveled to La Salle for a three-game series on April 2nd and 3rd. La Salle took a quick 3-0 lead in the first inning of the first game, but SLU retaliated by scoring twice in the sixth inning. Senior third baseman Elizabeth Everingham hit an RBI single and sophomore infielder Alyssa Tarquino followed a double from sophomore infielder Allie Macfarlane with an RBI single of her own that made the score 3-2. SLU evened the score in the seventh inning, when junior first baseman Emma Buckles hit a single and scored on a double from junior outfielder Mackenzie Peter. La Salle scored the winning home run in the bottom of the frame and handed the Bills a 4-3 loss. In the second matchup, junior shortstop Alex Nickel gave the Bills momentum by hitting her fourth home run of the season. SLU scored two more runs on a wild pitch and a passed ball. Macfarlane hit a monster three-run home run in the third to make the score 6-0. The homer was Macfarlane’s

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SACRIFICE FLY: Senior third baseman Elizabeth Everingham hits a sacrifice fly against La Salle. The Billikens dominated La Salle in two out of three of their weekend matchups. fourth for the season. La Salle got on the board with two runs in the fourth and threatened to score, but senior pitcher Brianna Lore relieved senior starting pitcher Laney Kneib and struck out the next three batters to keep the score 6-2. Lore hit a three-run double in the sixth and senior outfielder Madeline Brungardt capped the scoring with a two-out RBI double. The Bills upended

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the Explorers 10-2. Nickel began the final game much like the second, hitting a lead-off home run. Everingham hit an RBI single and junior catcher Hailey Weavers recorded a two-run single to give the Bills a 4-0 lead. SLU scored their fifth run on a passed ball. La Salle got on the board in the bottom of the first with a tworun home run. Everingham responded in the second in-

ning with a three-run home run. The Billikens continued to dominate in the third as Weavers scored on a double steal, Buckles brought in a runner with a single and Everingham hit another three-run home run, which put SLU up 13-2. The Explorers scored in the fourth and hit a grand slam in the fifth, but they could not conSee “Softball” on Page 8

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WHO TO CHEER: GRAYSON ALLEN Duke guard Grayson Allen announced that he will be returning to Duke for his junior season instead of declaring for the NBA draft. This is a breath of fresh air after Kentucky announced that anyone eligible to declare for the draft would be taking advantage of the opportunity.

WHO TO JEER: FINAL FOUR SEMIFINALS Everyone thought that the first two matchups of the Final Four would be full of exhilarating, well-played basketball, but they were two of the most boring games in the entire tournament. Villanova and North Carolina easily dominated their opponents. Fans were not impressed, but the championship game made up for the lack of excitement.

when I see a young man get a degree, when I see a young man down the road become a husband and father. I find it very rewarding to see them improve as basketball players along the way and see the hard work pay off by success on the court. That’s what drives me.” While Ford is very driven by his self-admitted competitive nature – “I’m one of the most highly competitive people you’ll ever be around,” he remarked – what drove Ford to want the job is likely what drove many students to the University: faith, values, and a positive experience with administration. “When I was done at Oklahoma State and I decided that I was going to get back into coaching, I had my criteria [for coaching a school], which I’d never really had before because you’re always kind of chasing something,” Ford said. “First, I wanted a place that my family would enjoy living and could put down some roots, because I have kids that I hope will be graduating high school in St. Louis and that was important. My oldest is a sophomore and my youngest is in sixth grade…I wanted a place where they would love living and St. Louis had that. Then, I wanted a place where I could go and could make a difference in a program, where people would appreciate it and fans would appreciate it. Third, [I wanted] a place where I could see myself for a very long time. And a place that very much aligned with my faith, my values and what’s important to me. I’m a man of faith and a family man and I believe in servanthood and I believe we’re all in this together and we’re here to make the University the best that it can be.” As with any new coach, SLU fans can expect a new feel and aura to the program with the coaching change. Ford brings a faster, more aggressive offense than seen before at SLU. He also has a bigger focus on recruiting than the program has had in the recent past. “It’s going to be fun, exciting, aggressive basketball. Aggressive offensively as far as pushing the ball at the defense, great ball movement and great spacing. We’ll be a team that probably does shoot a lot of threes and again, I’m getting to know my team first so it’s kind of hard at this point to say, but my base philosophy is being aggressive offensively and defensively. [Fans] are going to enjoy watching it,” Ford said. “[The team is] going to be prepared, they’re going to get in the best shape of their life, we’re going to improve them individually, we’re going to play extremely hard and compete in

every game, I’m going to do that. What I need help from is the students, the fans, to pack Chaifetz Arena so we’re building something for the future.” After last season’s 11-22 record, many fans are hoping that one thing Ford can bring to the program in the future is success. “We want to try to create a program that’s consistently, hopefully, a top 25 type program. It’s been done here in stages and the goal is to try to do it consistently. The reason I believe and know we can do it is because we have great fan support. They’re hungry for exciting basketball and it’s just a great basketball area. You have enough tradition here that you can promote tradition to recruits. It’s a city that we’ll tell recruits, ‘This is a place you’re going to want to put roots down when you’re done playing eventually. This is an area where you’ll develop a lot of relationships and connections to further your career along, whether it be basketball or in business, whatever it may be,’” Ford said. Aside from being a top 25 program on the court, Ford hopes to have a sense of community with the students and SLU community that the program hasn’t seen in a while, or perhaps ever. Ford said he hopes to hold open practices, and encourages students and fans to attend to get to know him and the players. “If [students] see me out, I would love for them to come up to me. It’s a whole lot easier for them to come up to me than me to go up to everybody else, and I’ll try to do that. I would love for them to get to know me as a person and my family and know that I love being a part of this community and this university,” Ford said. “I want to be very visible on campus. I want to be very visible within the community of St. Louis. I want people to get to know me. I’m going to be known as the basketball coach and I do want them to see my passion for the game and my vision of wanting to make this a great basketball program, but I also want them to get to know me as a person and get to know my family. This is true for any coach, but all coaches are defined by wins and losses and defined just as basketball coaches, and that’s not necessarily what defines me.” Ford and SLU students share several common traits: a commitment to family and faith, a desire to be known further than skin deep and a hunger to make a difference and advance the SLU name. There is no doubt that the buzz around SLU basketball will be far larger this fall than seen in years. It’s a great time to be a Billiken.

WHO TO FEAR: TREVOR STORY Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story became the first rookie player since 1900 to hit a home run in his first three games. He is one of two players, the other being Seattle Mariners second baseman Robinson Cano, who has earned this accolade this season. Story hit his way into the history books against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

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Freshman Manuel De Backer became SLUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new record holder for the 10,000 meters on April 1at the San Francisco State Distance Carnival. De Backer ran the race in 30:01.32, which broke the previous record of 30:19.77 set in 2012. Because of his performance, De Backer was named the Atlantic 10 Conference outdoor track and field Rookie of the Week. He is currently first on the A-10 performance for the 10,000 meter race. He will race again on April 8-9 at the SLU Invitatinal at the SLU Medical Center Stadium.

Tennis: Women extend win-streak to 12, men drop three in a row By LAUREN TONDL Associate Sports Editor

The menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tennis teams are continuing their impressive 2016 seasons as the end of regular-season play approaches. The women are sitting on a 12-match winning streak, breaking the previous school record of 11, established in 2014. The overall school record for most season wins is 19. They sit at the thirdplace spot with 17 total wins, for an overall 17-3 record. The men have a respectable 10-5 record this season and close out their regular conference play on April 12. The women have taken down conference competitors Dayton, Richmond, George Washington and Saint Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. The Billikens were also victorious over more local competition: Illinois-Chicago and Southern Illinois. The womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most impressive win came at the onset of conference play with a 5-2 triumph over conference rival Dayton. Dayton took the doubles point, but SLU kept strong on their home court and responded by winning five of their six singles matches. Junior Aspen Cervin came back from a tight 6-4 first-set loss to win 7-5, 6-2 in the final two sets. Junior Eleonore Tchakarova followed suit at number two singles, winning her match 4-6, 6-1, 6-4. Senior Madison Cook dropped her first set in a tiebreaker, but gained back the momentum to finish the match with the upperhand, 6-2, 6-2. The stakes were high on March 31, as the record for the womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 11 game win-

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tain SLUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s offense. In the sixth, freshman catcher Kaylyn Breithbach hit a sacrifice fly, Nickel doubled in a runner and sophomore infielder Miranda Cotton and junior infielder Taylor Meeks each hit RBI singles to give SLU a 17-7 lead. Everingham became the only player in Saint Louis softball history to hit two home runs in a

game on three occasions. As a team, the Billikens recorded a school-record 22 hits, scored a season-high 17 runs and equaled their season high of three home runs. The Bills traveled to play Dayton for a double-header on April 6. SLU lost both matchups by a one run margin, 1-0 and 2-1 respectively. The team will continue their schedule on April 9 against Rhode Island.

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NEW RECORD: The womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tennis team set a new school record after extending their win-streak to 12 games. ning streak was on the line. They played well under pressure and started the day off with a sweep in doubles to get on the board first. Southern Illinois crept up on them in singles play, but SLU took care of three of the six singles matches to steal the win, 4-3. The men are currently 2-2 against other Atlantic 10 teams. They easily handled La Salle (7-0) and Fordham (6-1), despite both being away matches. The Billikens fell 5-2 to both Dayton and Saint Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. On April 3, the men traveled to Little Rock to take on Arkansas, ranked no. 14 in the nation. Regardless of the loss, two sophomores had quality performances against this powerhouse team. David Ferragut had a major win at number one singles, 3-6,

6-3, 7-5, and Juan Calero dominated at number two singles, 6-4, 7-5. Both Cervin and Ferragut have received Player of the Week titles this season. Ferragut earned this honor for the first time, and Cervin adds the mention to her growing collection of three accolades. Cervin held a nine-match winning streak earlier in the season. Ferragut has an impressive 17-4 overall singles record in his career. The women face Drake in Des Moines, Iowa, at 2 p.m. on April 7, and the men take on UMKC at Dwight Davis Tennis Center at 2 p.m. on April 12. Both teams look forward to the A-10 Conference Championship on April 14-17 in Charlottesville, Virginia.

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STRIKE: Freshman infielder Mackenzie Lawson strikes out at the plate against Dayton. SLU lost two close away games.

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into conference play at Billiken Sports Center on April 1-3 against George Mason. The men scored a total of 33 runs over the course of three games and improved their conference record to 6-0. Eckelman threw seven shutout innings, and freshman right-handed pitcher Sean Frontzak finished the job with two flawless innings to give the Billikens the first game win, 15-0. Bunselmeyer, Martinez and Mahoney made it clear that it was going to be a highscoring game, each notching a home run in the first inning. Despite scoring six runs, George Mason couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t top the Bills in the second game either, as SLU put together another 15 runs, five of them being home runs. The Bills narrowly completed the sweep against the Patriots, winning 3-2. SLU saw a totally transformed Patriot squad on April 3,

who came out with a more disciplined defense. George Mason found their first lead in the series in the fifth inning, leading 2-1. However, SLU tied it back up in the bottom of the fifth, and freshman infielder Cole Dubet sealed the deal with a run in the seventh inning. The junior duo of lefthanded pitcher Brett Shimanovsky and right-handed pitcher Nick Vichio relieved to throw four shutout innings. SLU took on another local team, Missouri State, on April 5. They dropped the contest 15-4. Missouri State got to the board first, scoring four runs in the first inning. They led 7-0 by the fourth inning. A double and two singles finally brought Morisano across home plate. SLUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s final three runs came in the eighth, but they could not come back from the large deficit. The Billikens travels to Richmond and play April 8-9.

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FAST BALL: Junior pitcher Devin Mahoney lets a fast ball loose against Missouri State. The Bills fell to Mizzou 15-4.

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Women’s team gets a bad deal Imagine two national soccer teams. One team flounders on the world stage, consistently losing to middling opponents, never advancing past the round of 16 in the World Cup. The other has quickly become an international powerhouse, winning three World Cups and four Olympic gold medals. despite existing for just two and a half decades of existence. Assuming the teams’ home countries have access to equal resources, which team do you think gets paid more? If you said the first team, you just might belong to the U.S. Soccer Federation. And the difference appears to be based on gender. At least that’s what the women on the U.S. national soccer team are claiming. Five members recently filed a lawsuit on behalf of the team against U.S. Soccer through the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, claiming wage discrimination. The team argued that they earned as little as 40% of what the men made, despite consistently outperforming them on the international stage. The women have placed first, second or third in every World Cup since its inception in 1991, including three wins. Their most recent accomplishment was a stunning 5-2 victory over Japan in the 2015 World Cup in Canada. Meanwhile, the men as recently as March lost 2-0 to Guatemala, their first loss to the country since 1988. This isn’t the first time the team has spoken out against gender inequality in the sport. More than 70 players from 17 national teams, including many from the U.S., signed a petition criticizing FIFA for hosting the 2015 World Cup

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on artificial turf fields instead of grass (Turf fields have been known to increase the likelihood of injury as well as affect the speed and quality of play.). They argued that the men’s teams would have gone on strike before playing under such conditions. But FIFA refused to budge. On their recent victory tour following the tournament, the U.S. women actually refused to play a match in Hawaii because the field was made of turf. The discrimination lawsuit is their most recent fight with the sport’s administrators. And there is strong evidence in favor of the women: U.S. Soccer requires both the men’s and women’s teams to play 20 exhibition games a year, but the two are compensated differently. Women earn $3,600 per game, with an additional $1,350 bonus if they win. The men, on the other hand, make $5,000 a game, with an average bonus of $8,166 for wins. This means that even if the women win all of their games and the men lose all of theirs, the men would still make about $1,000 more than the women for the year.

World Cup bonuses are also skewed in favor of the men. In fact, the men’s team earned $9 million for their performance in the 2014 World Cup, despite not advancing past the round of 16. The women’s takeaway for winning the championship? Just $2 million. “The numbers speak for themselves,” said goalkeeper Hope Solo. “We are the best in the world, have three World Cup championships, four Olympic championships… [The men] get paid more to just show up than we get paid to win major championships.” Many people — the U.S. Soccer Federation included — have argued that athletes should be paid based on the amount of money they bring in — after all, better players get paid more, even on the same team. It wouldn’t make sense for a third-string benchwarmer to earn the same as a LeBron James. But women have no control over how much they make, only how they perform. They do not receive the same coverage or attention as the men.

Besides, the women’s team isn’t exactly struggling to find an audience. It’s true that the men generally earn more in revenue and attendance. But thanks to their success in the World Cup, the women actually earned more revenue than the men in 2015. And their victory over Japan in the championship game drew 25.4 million viewers, more than any other Englishlanguage soccer game in the country — men’s or women’s. And it’s not like U.S. Soccer is a private enterprise; it’s the governing body of soccer in the U.S. and a member organization of FIFA. The two teams put in the same amount of work — and only the women get results. Their pay should reflect that. The outcome of the lawsuit remains to be determined. But one thing is for sure: it is money that will make the difference. This means the team’s fate ultimately rests with us, the fans. So if you’re a true soccer enthusiast, the best way to support is to tune in, dress out, and show up to cheer on the best women’s soccer team in the world.

Billikens, Friday I attended the WNIT game featuring my WKU Lady Toppers and the SLU Billikens. This was my first visit to St. Louis and Chaifetz Arena. This facility is beautiful, intimate and was filled with noise as the home fans urged on their players. The decibel level was high for a small crowd (around 1700, I think), I can only imagine how it most rock with a packed house. I have traveled far and wide watching Hilltopper athletics, this is truly one of the best facilities in the country. You should be very proud of the home court of Billiken athletics. Lastly, I want thank the Billiken fans at the game. I have had many experiences of rude and hateful fans. Fans have gone as far as attacking me and vandalizing property. Billiken fans were at the far end of the spectrum. They were as impassioned as any I have seen, but supported their team with an immense level of class and character. Your incredible band and students led the way in supporting the girls on the court. The band was as talented and clever as any I have ever seen. Again, you should all be very proud of what you have at SLU. Your girls were valiant competitors on the court. They played with much heart and intensity. I count us quite lucky to have won on the day. Friday’s game could well be one of the best played sporting events I have ever attended. I would love to see my (soon to be) alma mater compete with the Billikens again in the future. I thank you all for your hospitality, wish you much in your future endeavors, and greatly look forward to returning to your wonderful city in the very near future. Go Tops and Go Billikens, Evan Brown

Walking the line between moral outrage and cyberbullying The internet is the ultimate equalizer. Thanks to social media, it has become a forum where everyone’s voice can be heard; no longer do newspaper editors and TV anchors have a monopoly on reaching massive audiences. This unprecedented level of social interaction gives regular people extraordinary access to the lives of public figures, as well as enabling people to easily mobilize to demand change. But due the sheer volume of these voices, moderation and reason often get lost in the noise. And, on the internet, as in life, it’s usually anger that gets broadcast the loudest. Internet outrage has be-

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come a virtual cottage industry. We are quick to demand apologies, resignations and dismissals whenever we encounter offensive posts — in many cases, rightfully so. When celebrities, politicians and corporations post something that is offensive, inappropriate or just plain crude, the public has every right to hold them accountable. These powerful public figures ought to be wary of their online presence. They should know better than to send lewd pictures to female followers, like the infamous former New York Rep. Anthony Weiner. Or to invoke the Boston Bombings to promote cranberry scones,

as food company Epicurious did just two days after the attacks. But the problem is that, with social media, the lines between public and private are blurred. Just who is fair game for public shame? Just recently, a local TV anchor in Pittsburgh was fired for a Facebook post she made about a fatal shooting at a party. Though her overall tone was heartfelt and focused on healing, her post included on negative stereotypes about black people. She characterized the culprits, who had not yet been identified, as almost certainly “young black men... [with] multiple siblings from multiple fathers... [who] have

been in the system before.” In another instance, a PR manager for IAC, an online media company, tweeted to her personal account, “Going to Africa. Hope I don’t get AIDS. Just kidding, I’m white!” just before boarding a plane for Cape Town. While on her 11-hour flight, unbeknownst to her, the tweet went viral and started trending on twitter. Despite having only 170 followers, she arrived in Cape Town to discover that millions of Twitter users had labeled her a racist, demanded her dismissal from IAC and even mocked her predicament with the hashtag, “#HasJustineLandedYet.”

The point isn’t to defend what these people said; making jokes about AIDS is despicable. But it is important to understand that the consequences of online shame extend beyond the internet. Once an offender’s personal information is made public, they may be subject to hacking, death threats and realworld harassment. One ill-advised post may cost someone not only their job, but their social life, personal privacy, future employment and sense of safety. What does this accomplish? Instead of addressing the underlying issues or condemning certain kinds of

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Online rhetoric Change of perspective needed against criminals to combat sexual assault at SLU disturbing

Julie O’Heir

In late February, a Thursday at work started like many others. I arrived at my office, read email and Newslink while eating my breakfast and I completed an award application for my department. I recalled that I had just a few days to complete the Haven educational module, about which I had received a few emails reminding me to complete the university-wide required program. I grabbed a cup of coffee and settled in for the tutorial. The reminder email promised that the module would “engage and assist [me] in creating and maintaining a healthy work and learning environment, as well as provide [me] with resources to address reports of sexual harassment and/or assault.” For each topic presented, the module offered a short introduction, using examples of what might happen at the workplace. These are important topics - sexual assault, stalking, intimate partner violence and sexual harassment. As both a SLU alum and employee, I know members of our community who are victimized in each of these ways. Upon completion of the module, I received a message that

read, “Thank you for taking the time to learn more about sexual assault, intimate partner violence, sexual harassment, and stalking. Now you know how you can be a part of the solution in creating a safe, healthy community and preventing future violence.” Of the two listed goals – to create safer communities and receive resources for addressing sexual assault and/ or harassment – the module accomplished only the latter. I received resources to address reports of sexual harassment and/or assault (though, all resources listed for victims were nonprofits not associated with SLU). Its other goal remains unmet. Three of the four examples took the perspective of the third party. A student experienced a sexual assault and tells you, her supervisor. A faculty member might be stalking a student, and the student tells you, his faculty advisor. You witness a colleague’s abuse by his intimate partner. The final scenario asks you to imagine being sexually harassed by a supervisor (a scenario most women don’t need to imagine – we have memories of many harassment experiences). The prevalence of sexual violence in our society means that we cannot address this problem by assuming we are the victims or the third party. It requires that we view ourselves as the perpetrators of this violence. When, as Rebecca Solnit articulates in her essay “The Longest War,” one in five college women are raped; when more than 1,000

women are murdered by male partners annually; when a women is beaten by a man every 9 seconds; when the backlog of untested rape kits numbers over 400,000; when more than 50 women say they’ve been assaulted by one man and people still question the legitimacy of those claims, all of us create more violence. I imagine most people do not consider themselves perpetrators of sexual violence. However, this violence is rooted in systematic injustices against women, and we all participate in that. Universities have predominantly male faculty and administrators. Women receive less compensation than men for their work and often are punished for taking maternity leave. Women do most of the unpaid work in the US, and this extends to unpaid work in the office. Men receive promotions at a faster rate than women. How do these facts relate to sexual violence? To paraphrase “The Longest War,” groups of women do not gang rape a man after he has had too much to drink. Fewer women sexually harass men. Female athletes do not assault their male trainers. Am I saying that men at SLU do these specific things? No, I am not. What I am saying is that statistically, men commit acts of violence against women at an alarming rate. Putting equal power in the hands of women will lower incidents of sexual violence in our communities. Further, if the university wants to prevent sexual

violence, it must engage its community in meaningful dialogue about the causes of sexual violence. If members of the SLU community are concerned about stalking, let’s engage new students about building appropriate relationships and establishing healthy communication skills. If SLU wants to prevent sexual assault, it needs to focus resources on young men coming to the university. Every university student and administrator should read John Krakauer’s “Missoula” and watch the documentary “The Hunting Ground.” They should know what Title IX is (and what it is not). They should engage in sex education and consent workshops. I recognize the importance of providing support to victims and knowing one’s role in reporting crimes on campus. Yet, reporting is the bare minimum the university can do (and must do to get federal dollars). If SLU’s goal is to provide information on reporting requirements, I hope they continue to use the Haven education module. If SLU’s goal is to create a safer and more inclusive learning environment, it will need to lead its students in more meaningful dialogue while also creating a more equitable space for its employees, making it a priority to balance power within the university. I hope that the next time I receive an invitation to participate in required programming, it more directly addresses the causes and perpetuation of sexual violence in our communities.

Picking and choosing our privacy concerns Paul Brunkhorst

After I signed the lease for my first year in an off-campus apartment, I leafed through the document, convinced that I must have missed something – that I’d accidentally signed away my life in order to break free from the SLU housing apparatus. One statement caught my eye. “In the event that the lessee wishes to vacate his or her unit, they must pay a lease termination fee and find someone to take over the remaining monthly payments in said lease,” it stated, to the best of my memory. “No external circumstance – not even an act of God – can prevent the payment of said termination fee when lessee violates the terms of signed agreement.” Oh really? So even God – who defeated Pharaoh, parted the Red Sea and led the freed Israelites to the Promised Land – is bound by this $200 lease termination fee? If there were leases in first century Palestine, I assume that Jesus would’ve had some problems with this page, which he would have had to sign to secure that one room bungalow he shared with Mary and Joseph near the Sea of Galilee. “Does the management here know that I can walk on water?” he might have thought. And yet, there were my

initials, scrawled on the bottom of the page. I had assented to this challenge of the Almighty, to this heresy of a lease. This, though, is not uncommon: approving of things we don’t truly understand. And this is why the recent showdown between Apple Inc. and the FBI over the encryption of a locked iPhone, which was owned by one of the perpetrators of the terrorist attack in San Bernardino, CA, is confounding. We, society, sign off on things all the time – we don’t look at our credit card receipts before we sign them, we click “update all apps” on our phones without reading the terms of agreement and we never read the instructions for the IKEA furniture we buy. We’re a trusting people who often don’t give a damn about the fine print – that is, until it has the potential to violate our civil liberties. And only then when we’re told of this potential danger, which is what Apple did for us in this case. In a letter posted on Apple’s website, the company’s CEO, Tim Cook, wrote, “Customers expect Apple and other technology companies to do everything in our power to protect their personal information, and at Apple we are deeply committed to safeguarding their data.” Do customers really “expect Apple and other technology companies” to have this role? It seems unlikely; Apple could be slipping things into its software use agreements without you even knowing it. When we tap that “accept” button for the latest version of iOS, what’s to say that we’re not

agreeing to let Apple limit the music we store on its devices to only the country genre (the worst genre, an offense to music everywhere) or giving permission to let Apple insert the winky face emoji into all of our messages? In fact, those terms of agreement – the annoying messages that seem to pop up whenever you’re trying to do something that your computer has been reminding you to do for the past few months – like install a software update – are often written in unflattering ways, in a manner that seeks to obfuscate. Take, for example, the type set of these agreements. Large sections of them are often written in all capital letters. In an essay titled “Letter case and text legibility in normal and low vision,” published on the National Center for Biotechnology Information website, Aries Arditi and Jianna Cho write, “There is conventional wisdom, supported by some evidence and logic within the fields of typography and cognitive science, that asserts that text set in mixed uppercase and lowercase is more legible than all uppercase (all capital letters). Typographers generally point to the fact that word shape is more distinctive with mixed and lowercase than it is with uppercase … arguably making words constructed with them more distinctive due to variation in the height of word contours.” In other words, perhaps Apple doesn’t really want you to read its terms of agreement. The use of all capital letters – as if the company were shouting at you – could be a form of impairment; maybe Apple

really is trying to hide something from you. Maybe they are trying to force country music on us. The city of New York, for one, agrees with this capitalletters-confuse argument. In 2010, it decided to change all of its street signs to lowercase letters. As Andrew Phillips and Pete Donohue reported in the New York Daily News, “The Federal Highway Administration says the switch [to lowercase] will improve safety because drivers identify the words more quickly when they’re displayed that way – and can sooner return their eyes to the road.” The point: if we’re going to get upset about the FBI trying to break into an iPhone – an action, it should be noted, which had national security in mind – in a very isolated, does-not-happen-very-often case, then we should be more vigilant of privacy at all times. Don’t cry wolf only because the story made the news. Pay attention yourself – take an hour and read those term agreements, capital letters and all. In his letter to customers, Cook says, “For years, cryptologists and national security experts have been warning against weakening encryption. Doing so would hurt only the well-meaning and law-abiding citizens who rely on companies like Apple to protect their data.” Maybe these cryptologists and national security experts should be warning us about ourselves, about our propensity to click “accept” without looking at the terms – about the ease with which we sign the lease without reading it.

nouncing the arrest of a suspect in a crime. People are not even waiting for a conviction to sentence people in their minds. What has happened to innocent until proven guilty, or no cruel and unusual punishment? I just do not understand Joshua Connelly how people can be so quick to judge—and so harshly—a situation about which they After graduating from know next to nothing. It SLU in December, I was hired makes me thankful that we as a social media and evening have a criminal justice system online editor at a mid-sized that allows everyone a chance newspaper in the Greater to defend him or herself, but St. Louis area. I was excited it also makes me worry about to find employment so soon the trial-of-our-peers aspect, after graduation, and I have which leaves the fates of the loved working in my current accused up to people who position for nearly two and a may share similar views to the half months now. people who post on our FaceOur newspaper works on book page. a lot of crime in an area with I would expect to see these many smaller cities and towns. comments on anonymous foNearly every day involves at rums, where no one knows least one story about murder, who you are – but on Facerobbery, sexual assault…you book, where your full name name it. Part of my job is to and personal information are post these stories on our webavailable site, push to anyone them out and everyto social one? It is media and surprising monitor It makes me thankful to see peocomments that we have a crimiple so willon Faceing to exnal justice system book for press such any racist that allows everyone extreme or foul lana chance to defend views with guage that him or herself, but it their idengets past also makes me worry tities so on the autoabout the trial-of-ourdisplay. filter. I n peers aspect, which B e fore s o m e I started leaves the fates of the w a y s , this job, I accused up to people when I stayed far who may share simireflect on away from lar views to the peothese aginternet ple who post on our gressive, c om m e nt thoughtFacebook page. sections. I less comwas aware ments, it of the kind feels fitting of filth that the that ofRepubliten lurked can frontrunner for president within them, and I had no is Donald J. Trump, the brashdesire to spend any time readest, angriest, most bigoted ing the garbage that internet politician this country has trolls were spewing. While it seen in a long time—if ever. used to be easy to completely Trump is taking advantage ignore comment sections, be of this open hostility, this rethey on Facebook or other jection of peace, in order to sites, that has become imposadvance his political aspirasible now. tions and increase his power, One particularly disturband millions of people are ing trend I have noticed in supporting his campaign. It these Facebook comments is is hard to imagine that such a the quickness for people to campaign would be successful jump to the extreme on punin a world where people were ishment for the crimes on not so quick to judge each which we report. If some inother or wish violence upon ternet commenters got their each other. way, we would be sentencing My hope is that America is unarmed robbers to death, going through a passing angand castrating and then killing sty, rebellious phase, rather everyone who commits sexual than beginning a permanent assault. It is also incredibly shift. I believe there is a lot common to see comments of good that we can come tocelebrating the potential for gether to accomplish, but we criminals to be sexually ascannot do it if we spend our saulted in prison. These views time jumping to conclusions, are even more extreme than punishing others prematurely the biblical an “eye for an eye,” and showing a complete disand that is unnerving. regard for human life other Many of these harsh comthan our own. ments come on posts an-

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