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Issues on the line: On display in the quad, the Clothesline Campaign promotes awareness of sexual assault with t-shirts decorated by students as part of Free to [Be] week. By ALEX HANEL Contributor

You’ve seen the fliers, banners, and photos around campus; you’ve seen the events and shares on Facebook; now you’re seeing the t-shirts everywhere. Free to [be] week is here. Free to [be], started by SLU students Annie Cameron, Liz Vestal and Renee Richter, is a week-long

movement with the vision of exploring feminism on SLU’s campus. While events take place every day, the week features keynote speaker Sandra Kim, CEO and copublisher of Everyday Feminism, one of the world’s largest feminist-digital-media sites, which hosts more than 4.5 million visitors per month. Kim started the week on Monday night with her key-

Over break, students give time for service By KATHERINE KELLIHER Associate Arts Editor

Saint Louis University students traveled crosscountry last week via buses, cars and planes on a mission to immerse themselves in a different culture. Students not only lent a helping hand but also learned about issues of oppression and poverty affecting the community. SLU Campus Ministry offered several immersion trips opportunities to a broad range of cities including Mobile, Alabama, Los Angeles, St. Louis, Missouri, Klagetoh, Arizona, Kemit and Wheeling, West Virginia. Several students of the SLU community, accompanied by campus ministers, traveled to the L’Arche community in Mobile, Alabama. The L’Arche community supports individuals living with developmental disabilities. Students spent time working with the community cleaning, painting and interacting with members and workers in the community. Marty O’Malley, director of L’Arche Mobile, and Sr. Becky Holley, CSJ, L’Arche home leader, and prominent leaders of the community met with trip participants.

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SLU students spent time playing games, dancing and participating in worship with community members in their activity center. Beau Guedry attended the trip and particularly enjoyed spending time at the activity center, seeing firsthand the daily struggles and successes of those living with developmental disabilities. “I sat with Wally, a man probably in his forties, with a significant intellectual disability. He is wheelchair-bound and his vocabulary is limited to a small set of phrases. I watched him struggle to eat his tuna-macaroni salad; I watched him erupt with joy after finishing each bite.” Those who attended the Los Angeles Immersion trip spent the spring break week learning about the restorative justice movement. Students met with several organizations, including Homeboy Industries, the Jesuit Restorative Justice Initiative and the Anti-Recidivism Coalition. They spoke with members working to enhance awareness of oppression present in juvenile halls and the prison system. See “Service” on Page 3

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note address, “Self-Love and Social Justice: Why They’re Interdependent and How To Do It,” which focused on the relationship between selflove and social justice and how self-love both complements and strengthens social justice work. The address opened by focusing on the toxic messages that individuals take in on a daily basis, from friends, media, culture, family, school, and

Students in the program will teach full-time while earning both a master’s deThe College of Educagree and Missouri teaching tion and Public Service has certification over a two-year created the Billiken Teacher period. A majority of the Corps, a program allowing required 37 credit hours of graduate students to earn a coursework would be commaster’s degree while servpleted the summer before ing as teachers in Metro area beginning teaching duties Catholic schools. The Archin the fall. The program ofdiocese of St. Louis, SLU’s fers full tuition remission, in Center for addition to a Service and monthly stiCommupend. Corps nity Engagemembers ment, and will live in the SLU community Jesuit comat St. John munity have the Baptist partnered in Parish, five the creation -Christopher Collins, miles south of the Corps, S.J., director of of SLU’s alongside afCatholic Studies campus. filiated area Like service schools and organizatheir surrounding commutions as Teach for America nities. and the Peace Corps, the BilThe idea came from SLU liken Teacher Corps gives its education professor and distudents the opportunity of a rector of SLU’s Institute for federal loan deferment. Catholic Education, John T. The Corps has three “pilJames, Ed. D. “It’s something lars”: service leadership, we’ve wanted to get started education, and personal and for some time, and it finally spiritual formation. The first all came together this year comprises students’ teaching due in large part to the colexperience within their aslaboration and hard work signed school; the second inof the many partners in the volves students’ coursework program,” James said in a through SLU; and the third Newslink announcement released Monday, March 16. “Everything fell into place See “Corps” on Page 3 this year.” By TIM WILHELM News Editor

even strangers, and how feminism gives the tools to recognize the ways these messages come about on a daily basis. Bringing in her own definition of feminism, which encompasses more than just females, to the conversation of self-love, Kim emphasized the “belief that every single person has the inherent self-worth regardless of age, class, gender, sexual orientation…everyone has the right to self-respect.” Her speech ended on the topic of social justice, discussing how to productively and respectfully learn about other people’s struggles, how to be more inclusive with justice work, and ways to productively start conversations with people who share similar privileges at the marginalization of others. On Tuesday, March 17, Kim led a workshop that reinforced several of the themes from her speech the previous evening. Drawing attention to how loving one’s self is important in learning to love others, Kim had participants discuss and contemplate areas of their lives where they practiced both self-love and self-rejection.

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Tying the knot, theologically By PAUL BRUNKHORST Associate News Editor

David Oughton, Ph.D., an associate professor of Theological Studies at SLU and founder of the St. Louis Dialogue Group of the World’s Religions and Philosophies, summed up the goals of the group at its 57th meeting on Wednesday, March, 18th. “For many years now,” he said, “people from diﬀerent religions here in the St. Louis area have been com-

ing together for dialogue meetings, and our purpose, of course, is to understand each other, not to debate each other.” Indeed, this mantra was behind Wednesday night’s dialogue meeting, where several members of various faith communities – including Hinduism, the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, Chinese Buddhism, Reform Judaism and Humanism – were presented with the question of what their faiths, or philosophies,

teach and practice about various aspects of marriage. The dialogue posed the question: “What does your religion teach about the purpose and permanency of marriage as well as the wedding ceremony, sexuality, artificial contraception, polygamy, divorce, samegender marriages, arranged marriages, and interreligious marriage?” The event began with a panel discussion led by each of the representatives of the five faiths and philosophies

present at the dialogue, and attendees were then given the opportunity to ask the panelists questions after the initial discussion. During the panel discussion, the representatives of the five faiths each gave an individual presentation about how their respective faith viewed various aspects of marriage. “Do you know what is called married life?” Swami See “Marriage” on Page 3

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Engaging Men: Educator Jackson Katz presented on gender-based violence to the SLU community on March 18.

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Bosnian Food Day By CHAD MAXWELL Staff Writer

A student carrying a blue flag with a yellow triangle lined with white stars beckoned students to enter the Center for Global Citizenship on Monday, March 15 to join Bosnian students in celebrating their culture and cuisine. Upon entering, students were greeted with the smell of Ä&#x2021;evapi, a Bosnian take on the kebab, and the Bosnian colors in the form of flags, hats and banners decorating the stairwell leading to the upper level of the CGC. The people participating in the celebration were quick to provide food for those that asked for it and were willing to explain food ingredients and to what it might be compared. Ä&#x2020;evapi, previously mentioned, is minced beef mixed with spices, formed into sausage-like shapes, then grilled. The resulting product has a unique texture , the outside is crispy while the inside retains a softer, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Alongside the Ä&#x2021;evapi, were sirnica and burek. Sirnica is a light, croissant-like pastry with cream cheese on top. Burek is a similar type of pastry; however, burek includes meat instead of the cream cheese. To wash down these dishes, the Bosnian

students provided Fructal, a thick juice. The brand, popular in the Balkans, uses pure fruit juice which contributed to the viscosity and flavor of the product. Another drink being offered was Bosnian coďŹ&#x20AC;ee. Bosnian coďŹ&#x20AC;ee, very similar to Turkish coďŹ&#x20AC;ee, is prepared by boiling water first and then adding finely ground coďŹ&#x20AC;ee to the boiling water. The coďŹ&#x20AC;ee was prepared in beautiful copper pots called a cevze, and would be poured into a cup called a fildjan. The cevze was placed on top of a hotplate to allow the water to reach boiling point, at which point the student making the coďŹ&#x20AC;ee added the grounds, insuring the coďŹ&#x20AC;ee was incredibly hot and fresh. The coďŹ&#x20AC;ee was strong with a slight bitterness, but was accompanied by a sugar square. One of the Bosnian students recommended taking a bite of the sugar square prior to drinking the coďŹ&#x20AC;ee if one did not like the bitterness of the coďŹ&#x20AC;ee alone. The display of Bosnian culture in the CGC was accompanied by various facts about the nation, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The capital of the former piece of Yugoslavia is Sarajevo, and it once hosted the Winter Olympics, in 1984. Sarajevo hosted the games prior to the balkaniza-

tion of the area and the wars that plagued the region, as ethnic groups split from what was once Yugoslavia, throughout the 1990s. Due to the war, many Bosnians sought refugee status and found themselves immigrating to the St. Louis reigon. St. Louis currently has the largest population of Bosnians outside of Sarajevo, much like Chicagoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s relationship with the Polish. St. Louis has seen the national soccer team from Bosnia and Herzegovina pay a visit twice in the last few years. Once in a game against eventual World Cup runner-up Argentina, which ended in a 2-0 loss for the Bosnians, and then again in a game against the Ivory Coast, where the Bosnian team won 2-1. Bosnian culture has been becoming ingrained in the greater St. Louis experience. It is estimated that 70,000 Bosnians now call St. Louis and the metropolitan area home. Bevo Mill, a former German settlement in St. Louis, now has the nickname of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Little Bosnia,â&#x20AC;? as it is now home to many Bosnians and has the highest population of Bosnians of any of the St. Louis neighborhoods. Communities that also are heavily Bosnian in the metro area include AďŹ&#x20AC;ton, Mehlville and Oakville, in South County.

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Discovery through dishes: Bosnian SLU students pose with several examples of their national culinary heritage. The event, held in the CGC, is part of a longstanding series that highlights SLUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cultural diversity through the foods that unite and interest us.

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Chetanananda of the Hindi Vedanta Society asked the crowd. “Let me tell you. The first year, husband speaks, wife listens. The second year, wife speaks, husband listens. [The] third year, both speak and the neighbors listen.” While this response and others’ – James Croft of the Humanist Ethical Society mentioned that a couple he once married requested that a quote from “Star Trek” be read at their ceremony – drew laughter from the audience, the panelists also got to the heart of what their faiths teach. “The main goal of Hindu life, of Hindu marriage, is strong … married life,” Chetanananda said. He also added that Hindus stress the importance of giving up selfishness to find joy in marital unions. Sacrifice, peace, harmony, and mutual love and respect are vital to any marriage, he stressed. Venerable Jue Hang, a Chinese Buddhist nun, expressed similar sentiments, and she outlined the Buddhist eightfold path and five precepts – one of which includes a restriction against sexual misconduct – as the tenets of Buddhist views on

marriage. She also iterated that non-violence is a key aspect of the Buddhist faith and its views on marriage. For Rabbi Susan Talve of Reform Judaism, marriage is about a union of souls – however confusing this may sometimes seems in our imperfect physical world. “When you’re souls that want to connect with each other, somehow, sometimes, it doesn’t make sense in the garden that we’re in,” she said. “But it always makes sense on the soul level.” The event brought together many views on marriage, and while not all may share the same beliefs (Rev. Sherrie Saunders of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, for example, pressed the case for the binding nature of Scripture while James Croft of the Ethical Society said that “the people are bigger than marriage”), they, as expressed by Talve, were grateful to be together and discussing a worthwhile topic. Marriage is beautiful, Talve said, “Because this couple is getting married, this couple is going to make a … house of peace. We’re shouting…and having a great time because we know that the world will be a little less broken because they are family.”

throughout her two events when people do not love themselves, they often don’t believe that they are good enough to get involved in activist work. “We chose Sandra [Kim] as a speaker because she emphasized how loving yourself leads to better loving others,” said Vestal. “I feel this topic is often ignored in other workshops and speeches pertaining to social justice, even though it is pivotal to our well-being. Self-care is the best thing you can do in order to be your best for others.” On Tuesday, Dr. Chryl Laird, of the Political Science department, facilitated the teach-in and discussion, “Who Gets to be Free? The Politics of Self-Identity”, which explored how privilege, discussed in the context of the social, cultural and ideological influence of a dominant group, aﬀects the intersections of identities that don’t always fit the “norm.” In a discussion that covered topics ranging from the racial issues at play in the Oscars, to “talking black” and who should be the next Daily Show host. Participants discussed the dominance of a mainly white, male society. Wednesday featured a

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Self-love: Students hold Free to [be]’s signature stylized brackets on Tuesday, which featured a workshop of self-love by Sandra Kim, founder of Everyday Feminism. more intimate approach to discussing feminism, where students conversed in groups. Wednesday was a student-led discussion concerning feminism’s impact on participants’ lives. Thursday’s events will dive into the experiences of women in the workplace. The discussion will feature SLU administrators, faculty and staﬀ, as well as women from the St. Louis

Service: Spring break spent far and wide bettering others Leaders of the organization spoke about policies designed to prevent and alleviate the injustices present throughout correctional facilities and the justice system. The group visited the Barry J. Nidorf Juvenile Hall in Sylmar, California, and the California Rehabilitation Center in Norco, California. SLU students attended mass with the general population in the juvenile hall. Juveniles in solitary confinement are not permitted to attend mass with the general population. While at the juvenile hall, the group divided up; some met and reflected with boys living in solitary confinement, and others met and reflected with the girl inmates. Throughout the trip, the students met several people who had been previously incarcerated. They described their time in prison, as well as their transition back into society. The trip was limited to students 21 and over since there’s a minimum-age requirement to enter a juvenile

hall or correctional facility. were informed and made to A Native American resthink critically about Navajo ervation was a destination history and how it has been for several SLU students. impacted and silenced by During the week, the group mainstream American hisstayed at St. Anne’s Mission tory,” Bednar said. She also in Klagetoh, Arizona, on expressed an appreciation the Navajo Nation Reservafor the encounter with a diftion. Trip participants were ferent culture. “My own boreducated Navajo history, the ders for social analysis were povpushed erty f u r t h e r, o f and I “I sat with Wally, a man th e learned probably in his forties, with Naand saw vajo invaluable peothings and p l e met peoand ple with their incredible culstories.” tural A trip -Beau Guedry, senior f o d e s i g cus nated for o n the SLU harmony. The students spent Greek community traveled time interacting with memto a community in Kermit, bers of the St. Anne comWest Virginia. Students munity and learned about stayed with the organization their lives as Navajo people. Able Families, which serves They immersed themselves the community by facilitatin the culture of the area ing after-school programs and visited the Painted Desfor neighborhood children ert, Petrified Forest, Canyon and tutoring people preparde Chally and Spider Rock. ing to take the GED or other SLU student Maria Bednar standardized tests. The orwas a student leader for the ganization also sponsors an trip. “Both in meetings bein-home education program fore, and during the trip, we known as MIHOW (Mater-

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nal Infant Health Outreach Worker). Through interactions with the organization and the community, students learned about the eﬀects of the coal mining industry, the culture of the area and the poverty present in Appalachia . Trip participants worked closely with the MIHOW program throughout the week. The students painted and cleaned a 21-year-old woman’s home that has four children. “On the last night of our trip the 10 of us cooked a big pot of noodles and brought dinner to [her] family. I think that was one of the most meaningful parts of our trip,” SLU student Meg Peterson recalled. The students also visited several government-funded headstart programs for children and even performed “Cat in the Hat” for a class of preschoolers. Further information and photos from the trips can be found on the Campus Ministry website. The Spring Break Day of Reflection is scheduled for Sunday, April 12 in the CGC seminar rooms.

community, who will lead the dialogue. The weekend includes a movie screening of “A Path Appears” at 6:30pm on Friday, March 18. The film follows reporters and actors/ advocates as they uncover methods of gender-based oppression in the US and around the world. The week concludes Saturday, March 19, with a 5K race for “Take

Back the Night,” a non-profit that raises awareness and education for sexual assault awareness and prevention; a performance by Get Lit, a non-profit that works to promote literacy through spoken word; and the “Free to [Dance]” party. Information for the week’s remaining events can be found on the group’s Facebook page, “Free to be.”

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A female SLU employee reported that between 7/01/14 and 1/30/15, some unknown person(s) removed numerous food items (cans of coffee, boxes of tea, packs of powdered creamer, packs of plastic coffee cups) from a unsecure break room located on the second floor [of Fusz].

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A student broke a thermometer containing mercury during class. DPS responded and contained the area. Spill team and Renee Knoll notified. Environmental safety responded and cleaned up the spill.

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A vehicle which sustained a broken axle and a flat tire was abandoned on the Washington North lot over the weekend. a R.E.J.I./S. check of the vehicle revealed the registered owner and the fact it was not stolen or wanted. The vehicle was subsequently towed by Hartman’s towing.

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refers to the Ignatian spirituality the program hopes to foster in its ranks. Indeed, the Corps advertises itself as “a unique opportunity for faith-driven college graduates to have a transformative impact on Catholic schools in the St. Louis metro area and live the Jesuit mission of being men and women for other.” “For well over a century, Catholic education has been one of the most powerful vehicles in America for lifting people out of poverty and promoting the full flourishing of our citizenry,” said Christopher Collins, S.J., director of SLU’s Catho-

lic Studies Program. “Both the material and spiritual needs of the marginalized are addressed uniquely in the course of Catholic education and we are confident the Billiken Teacher Corps can address those needs at this challenging point in St. Louis history.” The Archdiocese of St. Louis includes 121 elementary schools serving around 35,000 students, and 27 high schools serving around 14,000, according to the Archdiocese’s oﬃcial website, which also states that St. Louis has the eighth largest Catholic school system in the United States. Associate Superintendent for Elementary School

Administration Alan Winkelmann said that he saw the Corps as a chance to make individual teachers available to schools, and thereby allowing those schools to use their resources for student benefit. Through the program, inner-city Catholic schools would have “access to students who are qualified, dedicated and faithfilled.” “The Catholic Education Center is very excited about the partnership,” said Winkelmann. “[The Corps students] can certainly benefit our schools.” Establishing the Billiken Teacher Corps comes in the wake of some negative trends in Catholic school

enrollment. The National Catholic Education Association reported that between the 2004 and 2014 academic years, 1,856 schools closed or consolidated (23.2% of the current total). During that same period, Catholic schools altogether lost over half a million students, a decrease of 22.7%. As of the previous academic year, Catholic school enrollment nationwide stood at nearly 2 million among over 6,000 schools. Winkelmann said, “The Archbishop is very concerned about growing the schools...We’ve seen a decline over the last few years, but there’s a real commitment.”

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More than two years after the release of his major-label debut, West Coast rapper Kendrick Lamar returns with his follow-up album, “To Pimp a Butterfly.” While his debut, “Good Kid, M.A.A.D City,” focused on his unlikely escape from the streets of Compton, California, the sequel focuses on the way fame has aﬀected him. Struggling with fame is a common theme in hiphop, and the fact that Lamar transitions to this idea in his second album for Interscope Records may seem disappointing given its overuse throughout the years. However, he is able to spin this strife in a diﬀerent way than his peers in rap. To be candid, one can only try to empathize with Eminem when he talks about no longer being able to walk into Target without being recognized. Sure, that sounds inconvenient and it can lead to a sort of physical isolation from the general public, but Eminem is one of the most successful rappers of all time, and he is white. When Lamar weaves together stories about his difficulty adjusting to his rapid rise to the top of the hip-hop scene, his complaints are not trivial, as Eminem’s appear to be. Lamar’s true worry, evident through this new See “Kendrick” on Page 6

Innocents were burned at the stake, fear ruled lives and rumors dictated death. We are all familiar with the horrendous story of the Salem witch trials. This month, the Missouri History Museum is giving us a look into the past with “Afflicted: Daughters of Salem,” a retelling of the story with a relatable twist. “I imagined the story of what it would be like to be a girl in that time,” the playwright, Laurie Brooks, said of her show, which is in its second production. “I know the girls in that time must have been dealing with a lot of the same stuff as girls do today, and I want to show that to relate the story.” Saint Louis University graduates Sam Moyer ’15, as Mary Warren, and Taylor Steward ’14, as Ann Putnam, star in the Metro Theatre production, along with Jacqueline Thompson, Jennifer Theby-Quinn, Emily Jackoway and Alicia Smith. The leads successfully portray colonial, Puritan, teenage girls in, who deal with common problems, including boys, overbearing parents, nosy younger family members and the desperate desire to know what the future holds. The play showcases the destructive power of rumors and bullying – everrelevant topics among youth – and the extreme effects they can have. These girls playfully experiment with made-up spells in an innocent way, until word of their secret meetings and childish fun get out, putting their friendship and their lives on

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Salem witch trials: (above) Two SLU graduates perform in “Aﬄicted” at the Missouri History Museum. Jennifer Theby Quinn portrays Abigail Williams, and Taylor Steward portrays Ann Putnam. (right) Jacqueline Thompson (portraying Tituba) and Emily Jackoway (portraying Betty Parris) share a scene onstage. The play, which is running through March 22, shows what it may have been like to be a girl growing up during the Salem witch trials. the line. The costumes, designed by SLU professor Lou Bird, set the time period of the play and help further the girls’ character development. The lights, designed by Paige Seber, and the set, designed by David Blake, work bril-

liantly together to give the play a surprise ending. The show runs through March 22 at the Missouri History Museum. Tickets are $14-18. The show provides an educational, thoughtful and relatable-for-all-ages look into colonial history.

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Fairy tale ending: Lily James (Cinderella) and Richard Madden (Prince Charming) dance at the ball, as they star in the new adaptation of this classic story.

With a bit of magic, “Cinderella” strikes a chord for audiences. Having compassion for others and believing in oneself are classic messages that “Cinderella” proves will endure for years to come. Young or old, we all need to be reminded to “have courage and be kind” in the face of adversity and “Cinderella” teaches us why and how. Leading lady, Lily James, (from “Downton Abbey”) brings charm and grace to the role of the compassionate princess. She will surely be remembered for an opening weekend of $70 million; the highest grossing film for director Kenneth Branagh. Oscar-winning actress Cate Blanchett as Cinderella’s stepmother and Helena Bonham Carter as the fairy godmother signal that this film is more than just another remake. There are a few slight additions to the classic story. The audience learns more about Cinderella’s childhood, prior to her evil stepmother and step-sisters. Cinderella’s mother is not written out of the movie in one line; a refreshing choice by the screen writers to emphasize the impact of the mother-daughter relationship. However, it wouldn’t be a Disney movie if the parents lived, of course. Throughout the movie, Cin-

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derella reminds herself of her mother’s values and love every time she sings the lullaby, “Lavender’s Blue” . ‘Modernizing’ fairytales has become a trend of late, but not here with the delightful selection of an authentic 17th-century folk song, fitting the film’s time period. Patrick Doyle composed the music for the film, complete with compositions of swelling and poignant classical pieces that create the epic, fairytale sound Cinderella deserves for iconic scenes like the dress transformation, the magical pumpkin turning into a carriage, Cinderella and the prince’s first dance, and the moment the shoe fits. The soundtrack, available on iTunes and Spotify, contains a magnificent 33 tracks — two extras are Lily James singing the classic “A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes,” and Helena Bonham Carter singing “Bibbidi-BobbidiBoo.” Both favorite songs are unfortunately not included in the film, but a lovely treat regardless. It hardly would be a fairytale without a prince — Prince Kit (thank you for finally telling us his name, Disney!) played by Richard Madden, who has a piercing gaze and fits the ideal image of Prince Charming. His sweet lines about Cinderella as “the girl who forgets her shoes,” and his determination to find her again are swoon-worthy. With the

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THE GOOD Outstanding cast; timeless message; enchanting origingal soundtrack

THE BAD Cassic song “Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo” is sorely missed

THE VERDICT A classic story made more irrisistible than ever

pair’s on-screen chemistry, it is easy to be convinced of their genuine match. Prince Kit doesn’t “sweep her oﬀ her feet,” however. The way they meet is more modern, another slight variation of the storyline. Cinderella wasn’t spending her days moping around for a prince either. The two happened to meet one day and he just happened to be a prince. He can’t help falling in love with her, and she with him. The love story focuses little on his royal ties . Even after the film’s credits, the magic doesn’t wear oﬀ and “Cinderella” sets a standard for future live-action-fairytale remakes, such

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TOWn ArTs ediTOrs’ Picks

Music Fleetwood Mac Scottrade Center March 27, 8 p.m.

Theater Youth Orchestra Concert No. 2 Powell Hall Mar. 22, 3 p.m.

The Godfather Powell Hall Mar. 27 - 29

Movies ‘71 Tivoli Theatre Through Mar. 26

Kingman: The Secret Service Chase Park Plaza Through Mar. 26

SLU Events Faith and Justic Speaker Series: Archbishop Oscar Romero and Ferguson College Church ballroom Mar. 22, 6:30 p.m.

‘Water for the World: The Power of the Poor, Market Forces, and Sustainability’ CGC Mar. 24, 3 p.m.

Saint Louis University Invitational Exhibition Cupples House Through March 31

Unmasking ‘Phantom’ at the Fox By SARAH MALLICK Contributor

“The Phantom of the Opera” at the Fox Theatre was, in a word, fantastic. As far as live performances go, this one was mind-blowing. Set against the backdrop of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s epically ethereal soundtrack, the new tour takes a beloved classic and ushers it into 2015 – with the help of captivating performances and a set that is out of this world. Based on the 1910 novel of the same name by Gaston Leroux, the musical tells the story of Christine Daaé and the phantom, Erik. The opera house where Christine sings is said to be haunted by a phantom, and Christine attracts the phantom’s attention. Also vying for her aﬀections is Christine’s childhood sweetheart, Raoul. The question remains, however: Is the phantom an abominable monster, or is he the angel of music Christine believes him to be? Not only is the show dramatic and gorgeous, it imparts wisdom: Two of the most important takeaways are that appearances can be deceptive, and true love is anything but easy. Katie Travis portrayed Christine Daaé, while the phantom was played by Chris Mann, of “The Voice” fame. Both of them sang amazingly. They revitalized songs, including “Think of Me,” “Angel of Music” and “The Phantom of the Opera,” lending them a fresh sense of excitement. In a behind-the-scenes interview by producers of “Phantom,” Mann said, “Phantom is a man, who lives in the bowels of the Paris opera house. He’s not

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Angel of music: The mysterious phantom (Chris Mann) tutors Christina Daaé (Katie Travis) in voice lessons, as he slowly takes control of the opera theater. This touring production of “Phantom of the Opera” ran at the Fox from March 5-15. necessarily a magician, he’s not a hypnotist, he’s in love, in a lot of pain, and he’s just dealing with all of those things. ... It’s a role I’ve always dreamed of playing; it’s a character I’ve always identified with.” “It’s so much fun to sing these melodies that everyone knows. ... Andrew Lloyd Webber’s music is so iconic, it’s so emotional; he pulls at your heartstrings, he makes you laugh, he makes you cry – it’s a pleasure and an honor to get to bring his music

to life.” In another interview by Norfolk TV, Travis said, “[In] this new production, first of all, aesthetically, the set design is diﬀerent, very colorful ... very vibrant, very intricate in [its] design.” “Same story, same music,” she continued, “but we’ve sort of taken a realistic approach with this story that can be kind of be a little magical. You know, instead of instead of the Phantom hypnotizing Christine, she makes these decisions, she

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music, is that his newfound fame has become a barrier, leaving him unable to relate to Compton, and the people who still live there, in the way he once did. In a time when black Americans continue to struggle with police brutality and continue to lack the opportunities and resources necessary to escape poverty, the last thing Lamar wants is to be a black man who beat the odds and subsequently forgot the place from where he came. He acknowledges this in the outro of “Hood Politics,” expressing that getting himself out of Compton was one battle in the “war” of helping others escape the same situation, even though he did not realize it at first. Struggles with fame are not the only focus of “To Pimp a Butterfly,” however. Many of the religious themes that appeared in Lamar’s “Good Kid, M.A.A.D City,” are present again in his new release. In “For Sale?,” Lamar finds himself tempted by Lucy (Lucifer) in a way similar to Jesus’ temptation in the gospels of Matthew and Luke. The contract Lucy offers Lamar is a classic Faustian bargain, and it acts as a precursor to “How Much a Dollar Cost,” where Lamar learns the answer to the titu-

lar question: his soul. In the song, Lamar describes denying a homeless man a dollar bill out of selfishness, thinking that he will spend it on drugs, only to find out that the man was in fact God. Despite having these overarching themes, “To Pimp a Butterfly” is a concept album at heart, much like “Good Kid, M.A.A.D City.” The entire vision of the album is explained by a spoken-word poem, found at the end of the final track, about a metaphorical transformation from caterpillar to butterfly. It is a powerful, if somewhat cliché story. One of the biggest differences between “To Pimp a Butterfly” and Lamar’s previous work is the shift in focus from the streets of Compton, to America as a whole. The album title is a play on the title of Harper Lee’s novel “To Kill a Mockingbird,” and the album is as political as that title might suggest. Lamar knocks capitalism and white oppression in tracks like “Wesley’s Theory” and “The Blacker the Berry,” while exploring his newly acquired power, all over a combination of funk and jazz beats. Those who worried that lead single “i” signaled a shift to radio-friendly rap and away from the politics of “Good Kid, M.A.A.D City” were surely glad to be proven

wrong. The album version of the track sounds more like a polished, live version of the track that hit radio stations in September 2014, and it is followed by a empowering call to action aimed at the black community. The overwhelming positivity of “i,” which won two Grammys in February 2015, is counterbalanced by the somber “u,” a track which finds Lamar dealing with an internal struggle between his complacency in his wealth and his desire to make a diﬀerence. The second half of the song, also depressing, finds a tortured Lamar struggling to cope with the 2013 death of his Compton friend. Interestingly, “To Pimp a Butterfly” ends with a faux interview between Lamar and legendary rapper Tupac Shakur, who was murdered in 1996. Lamar cuts and pastes pieces of Shakur’s 1994 interview for P3 Soul Broadcasting Corporation around his own questions. The replay value on this interview may not be high, but the artistry is intriguingly bold. “To Pimp a Butterfly” is an album intricately woven together by one of the most influential young rappers in the business. Its tackling of harsh realities in powerful, yet enjoyable ways will be commended and dissected for years to come.

makes the decision to be with him ... and she is smart. She’s trying to figure out where to go next, where her career will go, what kind of person she wants to be with romantically for the rest of her life.” Travis definitely delivered a top-notch, convincing performance. One of the surreal highlights of the musical was the set. Everything, from costume design to decorations, was visually stunning. A particularly memorable scene

was when Christine walked down the stairs to meet the Phantom because of the way the stairs wrapped around the set. The giant chandeliers shaking rapidly above the audience created another spectacular moment to the show. All in all, “The Phantom of the Opera” is doubtlessly a musical to cherish, and the new edition made it even more lifelike. Full of highs and lows, this rollercoaster of a musical is an unforgettable ride.

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as “Beauty and the Beast” starring Emma Watson as Belle and Dan Stevens as the Beast, due out in March of 2017. All ages can enjoy the

splendor of a fairytale like “Cinderella.” Re-imagined for modern actors and scenes, but staying true to the original beloved 1950 film portrays that timeless fit and fashion of the glass slipper remains.

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Happily Ever After: Lily James and Richard Madden portray the beautiful fairy tale couple at the end of the film.

SAB presents: The All-American Rejects The Student Activities Board is bringing The All-American Rejects to campus for the free spring concert on April 16. SAB President Chris Ruiz said, “SAB is really excited to be bringing The All-American Rejects to SLU. This year we’ve begun using surveys in an effort to reach out to students and get a better idea of what they’re interested in. We received a ton of really valuable feedback from SLU students and are looking to continue this trend to provide the best entertainment for SLU.”

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Bills sweep in double-header Frabasilio with two grand slams, four runs By VIVEK GORIJALA Staff Writer

While most SLU students were away on spring break, Billiken baseball turned around a shaky start to the season by winning nine of 10 games, beginning on March 6, and continuing through March 18. The round of games included sweeps over Saint Peter’s and Northern Colorado, which moved SLU from a 4-6 to a 13-7 record. The Billikens started their winning ways with doubleheaders on March 6 and 7 against Saint Peter’s in Sauget, Illinois. The Billikens had an offensive explosion, scoring 25 runs over the first two games against the Peacocks. SLU won with a final score of 13-4 in game one, and 12-1 in game two. Redshirt senior Clay Smith earned his third win of the season to move to 3-0. Freshman Mick Layton earned the first save of his career. In game one, the Billikens got on the board early, scoring three runs in the first inning, one in the second and five in the third to put the game beyond Saint Peter’s reach. Smith led the way on the mound, pitching six shutout innings, earning four strikeouts. Junior Trent Liemkuehler put in a strong hitting performance, going 2-for-2 with two doubles and three RBIs. Meanwhile, junior Mi-

chael Bozarth went 2-for-4 with two doubles and three R B I s . Freshman Jake Terrazas came off the bench and went 2-for-2 , including a double. I n game two, SLU scored six runs in the second to take an 8-0 lead after three innings. The Billikens then added runs in the fourth, fifth and sixth innings, while the Peacocks only scored one run to make the final score 12-1. The game was shortened to seven innings due to a predetermined run rule. Game t w o s a w junior Josh Moore win his first game of the season to move to 1-1, while sophomore Robert Plohr got

the save. Moore struck out eight batters and allowed only two walks without letting in an earned run. At the plate, senior Colton Frabasilio went 3-for-4 with an RBI.

Bozarth went 1-for-3 batting, with an RBI. He also scored three runs and stole a base. The freshman tandem of James Morisano and Alex King both w e n t 2-for-3.

T h e following day, Saint Peter’s was dominated by SLU’s pitching. SLU won the first game 5-1 and the second, shortened to seven innings due to time constraints, 1-0. Sophomore

Zach Girrens won the start for the first game and posted a career-high and team season-high 10 strikeouts. Overall, the Billikens struck out only three times, while the Peacocks struck out 15 times in the game. Bozarth led the offense, going 3-for-4 with two runs scored and two steals. The final game saw freshman Connor Lehmann start on the mound. He walked one, allowed one hit and struck out five. Redshirt senior reliever Damian Rivera picked up his first win, while sophomore Brett Shimanovsky received his second save of the season. After a few days’ rest, SLU played against Southeast Missouri State and fell to the Redhawks 9-7.Junior catcher Jake Henson smashed two home runs, posting three RBIs, in the loss. The Billikens, despite being the first on the board due to Henson’s first homer, a solo shot, were largely undone by a seven-run third inning by SEMO. The Billikens chipped away at the lead but could not See “Baseball” on Page 8

March 19, 2015 sports@unewsonline.com Kyle Smith, Sports Editor Lexie Vasos, Assoc. Sports Editor

Softball 3-5 at Jayhawk Invite By LAUREN TONDL Staff Writer

The women’s softball team played 10 games over the course of the nine days during spring break, going to work while the rest of the university enjoyed their time off. For the second time this season, weather forced the Billikens to change their plans for the weekend of March 6-8. Originally scheduled to play in the Indiana Classic, the women instead went further south to Kennesaw State’s Owl Invitational wher they faced Austin Peay, Kennesaw State and Indiana. The squad began the weekend against a familiar Austin Peay team, the team’s previously met in February, and again came away with the victory 10-1. Austin Peay started things off with a home run in the first inning, but the Billikens cut them short quickly with three runs by sophomore Alex Nickel, freshman Allie Macfarlane and junior Elizabeth Everingham respectively. The Billikens went up 8-1 in the third inning, with two two-run home runs by Everingham and senior Lindsay Friedman. The Bills sealed the game in the fifth inning with another home run by Everingham; the game ended 10-1 in the Billikens favor. Next up was host team Kennesaw State. The game remained scoreless until the fourth inning when Macfarlane and Friedman scored one run each, the latter being

a homerun. Nickel notched another run for SLU, granting a 3-0 lead. SLU racked up two more runs in both the sixth and seventh innings to seal a 7-0 lead. Junior pitcher Brianna Lore led the Bills against the host team. Lore pitched the second no-hitter of her career. She walked two, struck out two and retired the last 13 of 14 batters she faced. The Billikens faced a much tougher match the next afternoon against Indiana. After a scoreless first two innings, the action finally started in the third when the Billikens recorded four hits and a lone run by Nickel. Indiana answered in the fourth tying the game 1-1. The game died down in the fifth with no runs, hits or errors and just one hit for each team in the sixth. The Billikens stepped up in the seventh right off the bat with a double by Lore. Hits by freshman Alyssa Tarquinio and sophomore Hailey Weavers brought pinch runner sophomore Brittany Durant home for SLU to squeak out a 2-1 victory over the Hoosiers. After sweeping the Owl Invitational 3-0, SLU traveled to Canton, Georgia, for games against Cleveland State and Northern Kentucky. Cleveland State and SLU were even until the fourth inning when Friedman scored off of a single by Macfarlane. Weavers brought in another See “Softball” on Page 8

Billikens end season with loss in A-10 tournament By CASEY WAUGHN Managing Editor

The end of the SLU men’s basketball season ended on a low note, as the team went 0-5 in its last five games. This is the first time in four seasons that SLU has not been to the NCAA tournament. The three consecutive trips leading up to this season was a school record, and SLU was one of only one of 10 programs in the nation to accomplish this feat. The season officially ended on March 11, in Brooklyn, New York, in the Atlantic 10 Basketball Championship Tournament when Duquesne, the 11-seed, defeated SLU, the 14th and lowest seed, by a score of 61-55. Before playing in the A-10 tournament, the Billikens played their final conference game in Richmond, Virginia, against the Spiders. Richmond beat SLU 67-51. Sophomore forward Reggie Agbeko had his first career double-double in the loss, with 13 points and 11 rebounds. He went 6-of-9 from the floor and played 34 minutes, a career-high. Junior guard Ash Yacoubou, the second leading scorer, netted 10 points and snagged six rebounds. Sophomore guard Mike Crawford set his new career-high in rebounding with eight, breaking his previous career-high set the previous game. Junior guard

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Lights out: The Billikens ended the season with a record of 11-21 and did not earn a spot in the NCAA tournament this year. Austin McBroom added eight points, two were 3-pointers. SLU hung within reach of the Spiders all game, and early in the game the score was tied 12-12. Later in the half, SLU went on a 7-0 run to claw back within three points of Richmond with six minutes left in the first half. Richmond responded with its own 8-0 run to take a 10-point lead and a 36-27 halftime advantage. Early in the second half, the Billikens came within seven of the Spiders, but they again went on an 8-0 scoring

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run to give them a doubledigit lead that held the rest of the game. Play concluded in St. Louis on March 4, against St. Bonaventure. Seniors John Manning and Grandy Glaze were honored since it was their final home game as Billikens. A win in this game, or any of those subsequent, would have made them the winningest players in SLU basketball history. The Billikens also bid farewell to four senior student managers. SLU lost to the Bonnies

by a score of 64-48. Yacoubou was the Billikens leading scorer with 11 points, as he went 5-of-9 from the floor. Crawford added nine points and five rebounds, while freshman forward Austin Gillmann snagged a career-high eight rebounds. St. Bonaventure shot 51.9 percent from the field in the half, and had two players score more than 16 points in their victory. SLU’s only lead in the game came when it jumped out to a 3-0 lead to start. The Bonnies led by as

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WHO TO CHEER: GAINESVILLE TORNADOES The Gainesville Tornadoes, a basketball team from a juvenile correctional facility, don’t have many fans. But their most recent opponent, Vanguard College Prep, changed that. Two players from Vanguard organized a cheering section with cheerleaders and signs, to welcome the visitors. Tornado fever soon swept the entire gym, with the entire crowd cheering on the visitors.

many as 12 points in the first half and led 38-26 going into the break. Freshman guard Marcus Bartley and Gillmann both nailed 3-pointers to pull SLU within four, 39-35, with 12:12 left in the game, but a 12-2 run cushioned the Bonnies lead en route to a 16-point win. Two Billikens received all-conference honors. Freshman guard Milik Yarbrough was one of five players named to the A-10 All-Rookie team. Crawford was named to the All-Academic team. A-10

newcomer Davidson claimed both the Player of the Year and Coach of the Year awards. SLU finished the season 3-15 in the A-10, and 11-21 overall. It had just one win on the road the entire season, which came on Nov. 18 against Indiana State, 69-59. SLU was outscored by opponents by an average of 6.5 points per game. Freshman guard Davell Roby and Yacoubou were the only two players to start more than 30 games; they also had the most average minutes per game at about 26 and 24 respectively. Seven players played in all 32 games this season, with 11 playing in 26 or more. Yarbrough averaged the most points per game for the Billikens with 10, but it was Agbeko who led the team in field goal percentage at .524. The team averaged .411 from the floor on the season. Next year, SLU returns all but two players and will again only have two seniors in McBroom and Yacoubou. The team will again be young, with six sophomores on scholarship, assuming no transfers in or out. Two players in the class of 2015 have signed and committed to SLU for next season. The commits are 6’9” Elliot Welmer from Columbus, Indiana, and 6’11” Matt Neufeld. The Billikens still have two open offers to players.

BY KYLE SMITH, SPORTS EDITOR WHO TO JEER: NICK YOUNG Everyone knows the secret to reaching superstar status is a fresh ‘do. Lakers guard Nick Young’s newest hairstyle has people talking, but not in a good way. Coach Byron Scott compared his curls to “a bunch of worms,” and supposed that the guard must have lost a bet. Young defended his new look, which he says was inspired by Jamie Foxx’s in the 1997 movie “Booty Call.”

WHO TO FEAR: TYRESE JOHNSON-FISHER After a video of his dazzling speed and crushing hits went viral, 15-year-old Tyrese Johnson-Fisher caught the attention of football coaches across America. The catch? He’s not American, and he doesn’t play football. Tyrese is an English rugby player. Despite leading his team to the U15 national title in England, he has a whole country of fans begging the athlete to switch sports.

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Scores from the week Baseball Wednesday, Mar. 11 Eastern Illinois Billikens

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Saturday, Mar. 14 Northern Colorado Billikens

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Sunday, Mar. 15 Northern Colorado Billikens

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Kentucky Valparaiso Kentucky Villanova Notre Dame

Oklahoma Virginia

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Saturday, Mar. 14 Omaha Billikens

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Sunday, Mar. 15 Idaho State Billikens

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Senior catcher Colton Frabasilio had a crucial performance that propelled the Billikens past Northern Colorado in both games of the double header. Frabasilio hit three home runs for SLU, two of which were grand slams. His first came in the first game off his only hit in four at bats and marked his first home run of the season. The second grand slam was part of a 3-for-4 streak that also included a home run and six RBIs. His totals for both games included a batting average of .500, a 1.625 slugging percentage, four runs scored, and 10 RBIs.

Games this week

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Baylor Gonzaga

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overcome a 9-7 Redhawks lead. The Billikens started strong in their next game against Eastern Illinois on March 11, scoring 11 runs in the first four innings to lead 11-6. They maintained the five-run lead in the seventh inning where both teams scored. Five EIU runs in the eighth and ninth innings pushed the game into extra innings. However, the Billikens won the game in the bottom of the tenth via senior Mike Vigliarolo’s run from junior Jeremy Phillips’ sacrifice fly to right. Several Billikens performed well in game, including junior Josh Bunselmeyer, who hit a three-run blast over the fence for his second home run in two days. Vigliarolo

and Frabasilio also played well, each contributing three hits. The Billikens swept their three-game Northern Colorado series by scores of 9-2, 16-1 and 5-4, behind excellent offensive and pitching performances. Frabasilio hit three home runs in the first two games with a grand slam in each game. Junior Braxton Martinez had two hits and freshman Parker Sniatynski had three hits in games one and two, respectively. Smith earned the win in game one, moving him to fourth on SLU’s all-time pitching wins list with 20. Meanwhile, Moore posted a career-high nine strikeouts. The Billikens squeaked by, 5-4, in game three. Junior Thompson Geron entered the game with runners on first and second and only one out,

but saw out the situation with two quick outs, earning his first save of the season. SLU had a four-run second inning behind strong batting from Bozarth, Frabasilio, and Vigliarolo, while Henson added a solo shot in the fifth, his fourth homer of the season, to give SLU a 5-0 lead. The Bears made it close with a two-run sixth inning and one run in both the seventh and ninth, but the Billikens held on for the win. Junior catcher Jake Henson and senior pitcher Clay Smith were named A-10 Player and Pitcher of the Week for their performances. The Billikens also played a home game against UTMartin on March 18, which they won 6-5. This weekend, the team will open a threeday, three-game series against Rhode Island on March 20.

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run in the fifth inning. The Bills scored two more in the sixth to take a 4-0 lead going into the final inning. Cleveland State gave the Billikens a run for their money in the bottom of the seventh with two runs, but Lore saw the team through the victory by retiring the last three batters. SLU finished the weekend against Northern Kentucky, winning 10-0 in six innings. Friedman hit her fifth home run of the season, putting the Bills on top early, 2-0. In the sixth inning, Macfarlane hit a grand slam, and Durant finished the inning with a final run off sophomore Macie Wheeler’s single to go up 6-0. Sophomore Emma Buckles scored the 10th run of the game from a single by Nickel. The Billikens slugged Northern Colorado in the Jayhawk Invitational in Lawrence, Kansas, 18-0 in five

short innings. SLU scored eleven runs in the second inning, giving Northern Colorado no chance. SLU then beat University of Missouri-Kansas City for their eighth-straight win, tying the school record for most consecutive wins. In the third game, SLU again faced Northern Colorado where SLU won 11-10 in nine innings. The Billikens saw their winning streak end after a 1-0 loss to University of Nebraska at Omaha on March 14. SLU wrapped up its tournament season with a loss to Idaho State 6-1. Idaho State led the Bills the entire game; SLU scoring only at the tail end of the game. Going into conference play, the team is 15-8 overall, the best start it has ever had. The first A-10 game is against Fordham on March 21, at home, in a doubleheader and single game the following day.

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Baserunner: Sophomore shortstop Alex Nickel sprints to second in the 6-1 loss to Idaho State at the Jayhawk Invite.

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Individualizing a collective problem them. One editor considered the future implications of how future racist actions would be treated within the university when two have already been expelled for a similar oﬀense. Many of the editors agreed that individualizing the discipline was problematic for another reason as well: by disciplining the students as individual racists, the university is seemingly ignoring the systemic nature of racism. All the members were equally contributing and condoning a racist culture, many without even realizing their participation in such oppressive practices. Some editors believe that these outward forms of racism seem to be largely limited to the former antebellum South, citing the example last year of a sorority chapter in Alabama that had never accepted a black woman. However, one editor remembered an example at Washington University in St. Louis only two years ago. In this instance, SAE pledges were singing racial slurs towards fellow black students; the chapter was ultimately suspended for this event. Eventually, our board discussed ways to reconcile what happened at OU for SAE, and for people in general. A couple of editors suggested that SAE devote more resources towards diversity and anti-racist training and perhaps devote its philanthropy to address racial oppression. One editor argued that proactive training in diversity and anti-racism could go a long way to both preventing racist performances seen in Oklahoma and St. Louis and alleviating the more subtle forms of racism that many people harbor, and perhaps allow communities to heal and foster greater inclusiveness. Throughout this discussion, we agreed that what happened at SAE was not limited to Oklahoma, SAE or Greek Life. Racism, vocalized through song or not, is a problem that demands the attention of everybody, Greek and non-Greek alike.

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Last week, the University of Oklahoma (OU) was rocked by a viral video of members of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) fraternity loudly singing a song replete with themes of lynching and anti-black rhetoric. After the video went viral, angry backlash could be heard coming from all corners of the university, as well as the country. Two of responses that received the most attention involved two football players: one a current OU player and the other a recruit who previously planned to attend OU on a football scholarship. The recruit, Jean Delance, de-committed from OU, citing the video as one of his reasons. The current OU player, Eric Striker, in a expletive-laden tirade against the fraternity, criticized the SAE members in the video: “These are the same [guys] shaking our hands, giving us hugs, telling us how they really love us.” Striker later called them phony and frauds. These responses, in addition to a growing chorus of consternation elsewhere, forced the fraternity headquarters for SAE and the university to take action. SAE pulled its charter from OU, and the university president David Boren evicted the members from the chapter house, stating, “real Sooners are not bigots.” Later, he chose to expel two students that he believed were the leaders of the racist song. Some members of the editorial board believed that the decision to expel the two most boisterous members singing the song was unfair. They cited that alcohol likely played a role and that the two receiving the harshest punishment from the university likely don’t harbor any more racism than any other SAE members on the bus where the video was taken. The editors argued that the discipline levied towards the SAE members was unequally distributed, saying that either all of the SAE members participating in the song should have been expelled or none of

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Welcome back from spring break! Thankfully, as many of us were off vacationing or visiting families, the St. Louis region finally decided to shake off its winter gear in exchange for more quintessential spring attire. For the sake of our first-years and those who could still use some tips, our editors offered up their opinions on how to best enjoy the spring season at SLU and in St. Louis. Although the Soulard Farmers Market is open all year round, springtime welcomes an abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables to the stands. Plus, there’s always freshly-picked flowers to brighten up a dreary dorm room or apartment, and walking around the open-air market simply ushers in the new season. – Deirdre Kerins As the weather gets warmer and the semester draws to a close (face it, once we’re past spring break, everything seems to happen faster), I suggest going for long walks to help deal with stress, cabin fever and general anxiety over upcoming finals and papers. I’m not trying to be cheesy here; this isn’t some philosophical suggestion that you should go

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meander through Forest Park and contemplate the meaning of life. It’s simply this: walks are a good medium for people watching and experiencing the miracle of springtime. –Paul Brunkhorst I am trying to take advantage of the nice weather at every opportunity, which mostly includes studying outside. My roommate and I lay in front of Fusz with our books and computers and attempt to focus on the task at hand. I am a nerd. Most of the time though, our outdoor adventures end in people watching and looking for dogs on campus. –Lexie Vasos Living oﬀ campus, I’m close to several parks that oﬀer the opportunity to go hiking by the Mississippi, walk in the shade of the budding woods and bask in the year’s first sensations of warm sunlight. This past Monday was a fine example of St. Louis’s springtime potential, even if the subsequent days proved how easy it is for us to slide back into the rhythm of winter. However, I find that springtime brings with it strong waves of impatience: students usually find themselves locked in intensive study at

the same time spring has settled permanently over the Midwest. –Tim Wilhelm SLU itself is a great place to enjoy the spring-time weather, and it makes me want to be active. Grab some shade, or sunlight, slacklining in the quad or by the gazebo on east campus. Slackline kits start on amazon.com for only $35 and are a fun way to be active with friends. If you’re a less-active type, grab a book and unroll your hammock between some trees. Since SLU hammocks are often occupied and time with them is hard to come by, pick an individual one up on amazon.com for about $15. –Casey Vaughn Easily, the best part of Spring is those rare occasions when you get to have class outside. It may take a little convincing, but all but the stingiest of professors will relent under enough student pressure and take the lesson outdoors. Don’t be afraid to ask--they typically enjoy the weather as much as you do. It’s better to be rejected than spend the entire period staring longingly out the window, wondering what might have been. – Kyle Smith

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I feel this topic is often ignored in other workshops and speeches pertaining to social justice, even though it is pivotal to our well-being. Self-care is the best thing you can do in order to be your best for others Liz Vestal, Organizer of Free to Be, Page 3

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It is their privilege to say that only the words are a problem.

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Ostracizing the opposition: A response to SGA’s resolution expressing support for Dr. Pestello regard for others’ opinions social media along with 500 and use of hyperbolic acother students, I did not excusations of racism has no pect it would be used to jusplace at a Jesuit university, tify a resolution supporting where academic freedom Dr. Pestello on behalf of 30 should be a catalyst for diatimes as many students. logue and change. This enviUnfortunately, SGA’s pasronment extended, though, sage of that resolution last into the Senate chambers month is only indicative of explicitly on Feb. 25. Senabroader issues around camtors – and even co-sponsors pus. It shows a perception of the Pestello resolution by SGA that it can act on its – were seemingly confused own because students are about the resolution’s intent. “uninformed or don’t care,” According to meeting minin the words of Senator Ronutes, one co-sponsor said it ald Clark. It shows a process was in response to the Clock that, reminiscent of Father Tower AcB i o n d i’s cords. Later, leadership, another coneglects sponsor said other opinit was not ions. But it In reality related. One points to an co-sponsor though, we even larger called for the problem: If have a student resolution to you are part body that is be tabled unof the oppotil more stusition, then largely divided. dent feedyour voice back could isn’t valued. be solicited. With the He was shut passage of down, with the resolution in February Senator Emeritus Brittany supporting Pestello, SGA Kendrick comparing any crossed a red line. It failed tabling of the resolution to again to foster legitimate di“whites deciding not to end alogue and include all voices slavery.” at such a critical time. It also I wholeheartedly support further damaged trust beDr. Pestello, his transpartween them and their conent leadership, compromise stituents. and wisdom. In the first An environment of dis-

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While I might wish it were the case concerning social issues, the reality is that the Student Governm e n t Association is not an autonom o u s group. It should n o t speak Corey Walters for the entire student body without substantial pause. As a Senator for three years, I understood that I was bound by my constituents to be an extension of their voice. There were times where I voted based on my own values and understanding of the Jesuit mission, but I always kept my constituents in mind. SGA’s resolution to express support for Dr. Pestello, however, was not a moral issue, nor was it a practical issue aﬀecting students. It was a political issue. With backlash from some alumni and students in response to the Clock Tower Accords, other students sought to stand with Dr. Pestello’s decision. I was among those who supported him, but when I signed a petition circulating

months of his administration, he faced the most important times our university has seen in decades. That is why I signed the petition. But it was an ultimate irony to try to honor the openness, leadership and transparency of Dr. Pestello with a resolution that was far from open, far from transparent and far from indicative of true leadership. In the end, SGA took a major step backward. While it may have been diﬃcult and uncomfortable, SGA should have held open fora and created a formal survey. Instead, senators and guests characterized the opposition as apathetic, ignorant and even racist. And they won. But for what? A weak resolution from which five abstained and five voted against (out of 34). The resolution, by virtue of SGA’s responsibility to represent students, may appear to be widely supported. In reality though, we have a student body that is largely divided, whose voices remain unheard and whose concerns and ideas have not been explored. That is the exact opposite of the dialogue, transparency and leadership that SGA wanted to thank Dr. Pestello for having.

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Tension in SGA: The passing of the resolution supporting President Pestello was notable for its tense debates and what the author described as a lack of student opinions.

Addressing the root of racist song ue to validate this privilege. and fear that accompany a As students at a university confrontation with this privthat has proven itself over ilege. We must know by now the past year to be dedicatthat this chant is not just ed to the pursuit of justice stupid, drunken words sung through dialogue and action, by a small group of ignorant it is our problem. students. According to the NAACP This song, which had Criminal Justice Fact Sheet, clearly been memorized and we live in a country in which sung many times before, is almost 1 million people out the product of a society and of the incarcerated populaa community that have netion of 2.3 million identify glected to confront white as African American and in privilege. which African Americans A media statement on are six times more likely SAE’s national fraternity to be arrested. According website states, “Discriminato the U.S. Department of tion and racial bias of any Education kind has no Office for place in our Civil Rights, organization we live in and will not This song . . . is a country be tolerated.” in which That’s great. the product of students of But will exa society and a color face pelling these disproporstudents community that tionately and kickhave neglected high susing them pension out of the to confront and expulfraternity white privilege. sion rates. teach them We live in a to confront country in not only the which white words they police offiused and the cers are not indicted for the attitudes they have inherited murders of black youth. but also the way their whiteAt SLU, we live in a comness benefits them? munity that has been particA zero-tolerance policy ularly affected by the institurightly acknowledges the tional racism that corrupts harmfulness of words and our city’s streets. the obligation to call out We have talked about those who ignorantly use, or white privilege, and we have sing, those words. Although, felt the anger, division, hurt let’s be honest. In 2015, who

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Words can be distracting. Over the weekend of March 8-9, a video circulated the internet featuring members of the University of Oklah o m a’s Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity chapter singing a horrifiCaroline Belden cally racist chant on a bus headed to a fraternity event. While we need to acknowledge the violence and harmfulness of the racial slurs, it is equally as necessary not to get stuck on the words alone. The violence and harm also lies behind the words sung by these drunken college students. To be distracted by these words is to ignore the relationships and cultural experiences that led to this incident. We cannot ignore the processes that allowed these young men to unquestioningly memorize such a hateful song and then decide that it might be just the song to get the party started. This is not just a problem of words. It is not just an SAE problem or a Greek life problem. It is a problem of white privilege and the culture and policies that contin-

doesn’t know it’s not okay to sing about lynching and use the n-word? Still, while the reactions by the national fraternity and the university tackle part of the problem, they still seem to be distracted by words. What relationships have led these young men to think so little about the power they have to harm? Who sat on that bus and laughed along, maybe even uncomfortably or critically, without saying a word in objection? White privilege, not a blatantly racist attitude, allowed those students, to perform a racist song. It is their privilege that they are not harmed by those words. It is their privilege that they do not have to face the racial discrimination that is institutionalized in our society. It is their privilege to say that only the words are a problem. For many of us at SLU, including myself, this is our privilege as well. Let’s not be distracted by words. Let’s continue in our pursuit of justice not by only acknowledging that words can deeply hurt, but by continuing to see the injustices behind these words. We don’t have to look far. The University of Oklahoma, SAE and all institutions, including our university, need to find a zero-tolerance policy against the blindness that accompanies white privilege.

Accommodating adjuncts money went to its teachers? What exactly is a university without its professors? If you’re a student at Saint Going to college in order Louis University, you probto pursue a higher educaably know an adjunct protion holds the promise of exfessor, and I bet you’ve even panding your horizons both had one as an instructor. socially and professionally. We adjuncts make up about Receiving a college degree 41 percent of the teaching allows students to make a staff at SLU. We work hard better life for themselves in to ensure that our students the future. But this bright fuget the most out of each lesture is potentially threatened son that we teach because when universities start treatwe know the value of a good ing their faculty as cheap education. But there is a real and disposable laborers. This crisis going on in higher edlack of respect trickles down ucation, and it’s time to start and affects the students’ talking about it. learning experience. It’s an Some of you reading this increasing pattern that is bearticle may not know what ing seen around the country. an adjunct is, so let me first College isn’t a business; give a brief description. An it’s an institution of learnadjunct professor is hired ing. With student loan debt on a contractual basis as opon the rise and teachers not posed to having tenure and being fairly compensated a permanent position. Many for their talents and eduof us have a master’s degree cational backgrounds, we or a Ph.D., but we aren’t paid now find ourselves at a pivanywhere near what other otal point where something professionals with advanced must be done to maintain degrees typically earn. We the respectable reputation of are not entitled to benefits higher education. Students such as healthcare and repay a lot of tirement money to go plans. At to college, SLU, most and they deadjuncts get serve to get $3,000 to the most out Because the $3,500 per of their time course, and pay is so low, there. there is a Full-time most of us limit to the and adjunct have to work at number of profescourses we sors across multiple jobs to can be given. the United supplement our S ometimes States are our courses demanding income. get dropped that univerwith no nosities start tice, so we reversing have absothe trends lutely no job security. Bethat are negatively affecting cause the pay is so low, most teachers and students alike. of us have to work at mulAdjuncts all over the nation tiple jobs to supplement our are asking to be paid $15,000 income. for each course that they Maintaining a professionteach, including benefits. al appearance and attitude By having more secure conwhile teaching isn’t always tracts and better pay, adjunct easy when you’re constantly professors would be able to bouncing between jobs and devote more of their time to worried about how you’re their students. We would be going to pay your heating able to plan more creative bill each month. Universilessons, hold more flexible ties often hire large numbers office hours, and focus all of of adjuncts because they our energy into what we enare cheaper to employ than joy doing the most – teachfull-time faculty, but at what ing. By putting its focus on cost? education, a university natuIn the 2012-2013 acarally earns more respect and demic year, Saint Louis Unicredibility, which is a good versity spent 28 percent of its thing for all of its employees total revenue on instruction. and students. By working Is it just me, or does it seem together, we can better the a little strange that less than quality of education at Saint a third of the university’s Louis University. By Hilary Birdsong Adjunct Professor

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Poor pay problem: According to the author, adjunct professors at SLU are paid only $3,000 to $3,500 per course.

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