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Thursday, November 21, 2013

A student voice of Saint Louis University since 1919

Haiyan relief Tinker Tour concert set comes to for Dec. 2 town

By WOLF HOWARD News Editor

By JESSICA WINTER Associate News Editor

SLU’s Filipino Student Association will hold a benefit concert in the Center for Global Citizenship on Dec. 2. Proceeds from the performance will be donated to support relief efforts for those affected by typhoon Haiyan, which devastated the Philippine islands on Nov. 8.

SLU’s office of international services and the Student Government Association will provide additional financial support, and the event will include performances from Bare Naked Statues, the Indian Student Association and the Interfaith Alliance, along with independent performances by members of the SLU and Washington University community. Various St. Louis community organizations have also offered support.

According to Garvaundo Hamilton, SGA’s VP of International Affairs, half of the proceeds will go to Philippine Red Cross. The other donation recipient has not been confirmed at the time of publication.

FSA is also accepting donations in front of Au Bon Pain, located on the first floor of the Busch Student Center, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. every day. The suggested donation is $5. Donations will also be accepted the day of the concert.

Extraordinary change can come from the most unexpected of sources –even from a shy, 13 year old girl.

Mary Beth Tinker was an 8th grade student with a cause and a little bit of courage, and with that she changed the First Amendment rights for students and teachers nationwide. After using a political fashion statement to express her opposition to the Vietnam War, Tinker found herself facing the Supreme Court in an effort to stand up for her beliefs –and won.

Saint Louis University hosted the honorable Tinker and First Amendment attorney Mike Hiestand on Wednesday evening as one of their last stops on a nationwide “Tinker Tour.”

“I grew up in a time of great inequality, racial discrimination, war and a war economy,” stated Tinker.

Having a childhood peppered with political movements and emotional happenings, the Vietnam War was yet another disheartening event influencing Tinker’s life. She and her siblings would come home from school and watch broadcasts of the war on television, seeing soldiers in body bags, homes in flames and terrified children. Tired of feeling helpless, they See “Tinker” on Page 3

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$36,090

LIFE? As student loan debt rises above $1 trillion, what is a degree worth?

$6,120 1987

By TONY TRAINA Managing Editor

College pays. This much we’ve been told. College graduates earn $1 million more over their lifetime than those with a high school diploma.

But how does a student foot the everincreasing bill? Tuition for the 2013-14 school year at Saint Louis University is $36,090, not to mention the nearly $10,000 it costs to live in Griesedieck Hall and the host of other costs including books and fees. In the United States, the average private, four-year institution’s tuition is $30,090. For the majority of students, financing this increasingly means taking out loans and accumulating debt. With SLU’s “sticker price” easily topping $47,000, loans often become a necessity.

For Derrick Neuner, who graduated from SLU in 2013 with a Master’s in Athletic Training, it meant accumulating more than $100,000 in debt during

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his six years.

“What I did not expect was the longevity of it all. I know it’s not true, but I almost felt like I had nothing. Going through that summer job search, I was wondering ‘what is the point of this, why did I rack up all this debt?’” Neuner said.

After receiving a six-month grace period to begin payment on his student loans, Neuner made his first payment in November. Now an athletic trainer for a high school in Huntsville, Ala., Neuner makes about $29,000 a year before taxes.

Neuner is far from alone. Sixty-three percent of SLU students graduated with debt in 2011, holding an average debt of $36,601. Nationally, student loan debt has increased from $260 billion in 2004 to just over $1 trillion now.

Another 2013 graduate, Mike Hogan, was able to graduate from SLU with considerably less debt.

“I’ve been very fortunate. I recognize that…I worked hard in college and I was able to leverage my SLU education to

Corwin addresses the ‘wild side’

get into a great graduate school where I have incurred a ton of debt,” Hogan said, who is now in his first year at Yale Law School.

“There are definitely concerns about the overall debt level, but there are also some things being taken out of context... we have very little flexibility to decrease what a student decides to borrow,” Cari Wickliffe, SLU’s Assistant Vice President and Director of Financial Services, said.

“Not all families have been able to save for college, but we still want to provide that education…sometimes that means borrowing.”

Neuner was one of these students.

“I knew what going to SLU would mean, financially. I knew neither of my parents had the financial flexibility to help much,” he said.

SLU’s tuition has increased by 63 percent the last ten years, from $22,050 See “Debt” on Page 3

Growing ethnic student group seeks charter

By WOLF HOWARD News Editor

SLU’s campus got in touch with its wild side on Monday when Jeff Corwin gave a talk titled “Tales from the Field,” hosted by the Great Issues Committee. Corwin’s talk centered on sharing his fascination with animals and the way human actions have affected their lives and environments.

“The moment it looked at me, I reached out and grabbed on to it… and it reached out and grabbed on to me,” Corwin, the environmental journalist and Animal Planet celebrity, said of his first encounter with a snake. He was exploring in his grandparents’ backyard, and from that moment he knew he would spend his life with animals.

The same snake was also the reason he became a conservationist: when he saw a neighbor slice the snake in two with a spade after Corwin had been watching it for years, he realized that “sometimes good people make bad decisions because they lack information.”

Over the course of the night, the animal lover brought five different amphibian and reptilian costars on stage, along with many eager volunteers, and with each gave an aside as to how humans had affected similar creatures. Corwin

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now feels the need for their voices to be heard again.

Garvaundo Hamilton, the Vice President of International Affairs, and Doerin With over 150 student Villafranco, a senator and organizations at Saint Louis one of the head members University, from Campus of this potential group, are Kitchen to the Korean Stuteaming up to ensure this dent Association, it appears group returns to campus as though every area of instronger than ever. The orterest is covered. However, ganization, called Caribbean as student populations flucand Latin American Student tuate so does the need for Association particular (CALSA), organizawould aptions and There are a multitude peal to a student replarge and inresentation. of cultures, ethnicities credibly diOne potenand languages that verse poputial student are encompassed lation. organization within the group “By the is attemptsheer nature ing to renew -Garvaundo Hamilton, of the region, their status VP of International Affairs there are a as a Charmultitude tered Stuof cultures, dent Orgaethnicities and languages nization (CSO). The group, that are encompassed within originally known as Latin the group,” stated Hamilton.

American and Caribbean With such a large variety of Club, was present on SLU’s cultures within the region, campus years ago. However, Villafranco and Hamilton the organization fell apart want to ensure every person due to a decrease in enrollis represented on SLU’s camment from the region and pus. a lack of interest from new The diverse representastudents. Now, a recent intion would provide SLU with crease in enrollment from a very unique student the region has reawakened organization. “The group an interest in the organization and the population of Latin American and Caribbean students, which has See “CALSA” on Page 3 grown to over 60 students,

By JACKIE STACHIW Staff Writer

Wolf Howard / News Editor

Swamped: Audience members hold an american alligator during Jeff Corwin’s talk. reassured anyone worried about dangerous animals at the beginning of his talk.

“If something does happen, I’m very well insured,” he said with a smile.

One guest was an alligator snapping turtle, the largest freshwater turtle in North America. Corwin said that the precise lifespan of alligator snapping turtles isn’t known, and that there are records of people finding flint and musket balls underneath layers of their shells. The turtle is lucky if their offspring grow to become an adult in every five or six years of nesting, and it

can take an ecosystem nearly 100 years to replace an adult, which makes it even more difficult for the species to survive if human actions are harming their environment.

The turtle he showed to the audience was found and rescued in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

“In all of that morose appearance and its garish mug I see something worth protecting,” Corwin said, expressing his love of all things nature.

The beast that followed required five volunteers to handle.

“I’ve never seen more

people excited to go to the emergency room,” Corwin said as he picked out participants from a sea of waving hands.

Once the five volunteers were lined up, Corwin’s assistant carried an American alligator to the stage and placed it along their outstretched hands.

“To me [alligators] are a great example of perfect design,” he said, noting that alligators have existed on the planet essentially unSee “Corwin” on Page 3

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Corwin: Host educates on amphibians, reptiles Continued from Page 1

changed for the past 60 million years. He described them as a “keystone species” because of their tremendous impact on aquatic ecosystems. Through their natural existence they help to keep river tributaries open and provide food and shelter for other aquatic species.

Corwin noted that the American Alligator was an endangered species at one point, but through conservationist efforts they have recovered and maintain strong populations through much of North America. He said their success story gives him hope for other endangered species.

For his final exposition, Corwin called a bright-faced

nine-year-old named Elizabeth on stage and brought her face to face with a tenfoot long, 40-pound boa constrictor.

He demonstrated the snake’s tendency to test its environment by flicking its tongue and said that their jaws don’t dislocate, but stretch to fit their prey in their mouths. He went on to talk about pythons that were introduced to a Florida habitat and became an invasive species, thriving in their new environment and destroying the ecosystem in the process.

Corwin ended the night with G.I.C.’s customary question and answer session, during which he told students how they can get involved in conservationist efforts.

spire to make your dreams come true’. It reminds me how it felt as though things have been aligning for me, even with coming to SLU. It’s how I know certain things are meant for me.”

Grajo explained that getting involved in the occupational therapy field was something that he was definitely meant to do.

“I really proclaim and breathe the profession. I love it. Now I don’t see myself doing anything else.“ Grajo maintains close ties

with his home country. Fortunately his family was unaffected by Typhoon Haiyan, and he expressed gratitude for the positive international response following the disaster.

“In the Phillipines, we have a term that we use for ‘indebtedness’- that wherever you are and whoever you are right now, it is because of the people who have helped you. We are very grateful and I am very happy with how the world is responding.”

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decided to express their opposition to the war and their support for Kennedy’s 1965 Vietnam Christmas Truce by wearing black arm bands to their public school.

“We were mourning for the dead on both sides of the war,” said Tinker.

The school suspended Tinker and the handful of peers who also bore the arm bands, and with the support of her political activist parents, Tinker sued the school board. The case eventually went to the Supreme Court in 1969 and, with a 7-2 ruling, Tinker won. Protecting the First Amendment rights of students and teachers in public institutions, the case stated that these individuals do not “shed their constitutional rights to freedom of speech or expression at the

schoolhouse gate.” in an effort to spread this It wasn’t until years later, message. She and Hiestand while studying nursing at have been on the road since SLU, that Tinker began to Sept. 15 and have made over fully grasp the significance of 50 stops at colleges, high her case ruling. She realized schools, law schools and that everything from nursother institutions. ing to law textbooks con“We want to encourage tained her young peomomentous ple to speak court case up and stand We want to encourand that by up about standing up the issues of age young people for what she today,” said to speak up and believed in, Tinker. “It’s stand up about the she had unjust a human issues of today. intentionally drive to want stood up for to express -Mary Beth Tinker, c h i l d r e n ’s yourself.” political activist rights all Hiestand over the U.S. is helping in Having this effort of outgrown her public speakspreading real-life civics lesing fears and shy persona, sons around the nation and Tinker remains adamant has been assisting students about the significance of stuand administrators with students’ free expression rights dent speech issues for the and is touring the nation past two decades. He com-

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“Loving to Read and Write” program.

“We really wanted to show children that reading and writing can be fun, engaging and motivating,” he said.

Grajo says his favorite book is “The Alchemist”, which reminds him of his journey from the Philippines to the United States and the road to reaching his ambitions in life.

“My favorite quote [from the book] goes something like ‘the universe will con-

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Lenin Grajo did not know exactly what occupational therapy was when he entered his educational program, but knew that he worked well with children and eventually wanted to become an educator. Born in the Philippines, Grajo moved to the United States in 2009 to pursue his master’s degree at Harvard University. He began working in Austin, Texas in 2010 and then later accepted a position with Saint Louis University’s Occupational Therapy Program.

“The idea of working at a Jesuit institution resonated with me and I immediately knew I loved SLU’s campus,” Grajo said.

Grajo is currently conducting research on occupational therapy’s role in helping children with reading difficulties. His current research is focused on finding ways to promote participation and engagement in reading and writing, which stems from his own love of literature and education.

Last month Grajo helped facilitate a literacy project as part of the Occupational Therapy Global Day of Service, a day when occupational therapy practitioners and students are encouraged to promote how their practice can help the health and wellness of the populations they serve. Student volunteers went with Grajo to two St. Louis schools to work on a

the group goes to the Senate where a final vote is taken before finally becoming a “The group would be one recognized Charted Student of the few, if not only, stuOrganization. dent groups on campus that While all of this is no has at least six different spoeasy task, the members of ken languages from these reCALSA believe they are up gions,” said Hamilton. “CALto the challenge. The group SA would seek to showcase also hopes to host cultural to SLU’s population the and educational events that multi-faced region… which will represent both the Latin these students proudly repAmerican and Caribbean reresent.” gions.

The process of becom“Perhaps [we could do] ing a CSO involves multiple a ‘taste from the region steps. First, they must have event’… events encompassat least five members to show ing music, support and dance and lobby for the other aspects success of CALSA would of the Caribthe group. seek to showcase bean and Interested to SLU’s populaLatin Ameripeoples can culture,” would then tion the multiHamilton meet with faced region. said.

SGA’s Vice The main President of -Garvaundo Hamilton, goal of CALStudent OrVP of International Affairs SA is similar ganizations to that of and discuss many other a blueprint student groups on campus: for the group. to attain a sense of idenFinally, potential group tity. Every person wants to members would meet with feel like they belong at SLU. SGA’s Committee for StuCALSA hopes to make this dent Organizations to prestransition much easier for ent their mission, constitustudents. tion and other important Both Hamilton and Vildetails. If the committee lafranco hope CALSA will votes to pass the group, they help to “foster a community are given a four to six month that will share in each other’s probation period in which cultural experiences, knowlthey must show they are caedge and love for the repable of being a functional gion.” They encourage every and self-sustaining student student on campus to show organization. support for this group and Afterwards, the commiteven considering joining, retee takes a second vote on gardless of ethnicity. the group and, if approved, Continued from Page 1

mented on the necessity of student feedback in educational institutions.

“There is a give and take.... that’s what education is all about,” stated Hiestand.

Helping to bring their message to the local SLU community, communications professor Dan Kozlowski arranged for the Tinker Tour to stop at SLU. He introduced Tinker at Wednesday’s event, referring to her as an “unpretentious rebel.”

“She is a free speech rock star...and has an important message,” said Kozlowski. “It has been 40 some years, and [the] Tinker standard still stands.”

At the end of her speech Tinker commented on the importance of maintaining students’ free expression rights and continuing to oppose those who challenge

Debt: Tuition up 63 percent at SLU, 36 percent nationwide on average Continued from Page 1

during the 2003-04 school year. The list of culprits contributing to these precipitous raises runs long: from ballooning administrations to expensive capital projects, but can be summed up with a fundamental economic dynamic. Demand simply cannot be satiated, and a seemingly endless supply of easy-to-acquire loans has made college accessible to an increasing number of students. With these funds, schools have engaged in a sort of arms race to attract new students and garner more prestige.

“Making loans so available and flexible, we’ve taken out some of those checks and balances to remind students that this is a loan and these are the consequences of it,” Wickliffe said.

While students are legally allowed to borrow up to the full cost of tuition, it’s best

to exhaust all options before making such a commitment.

SLU touts the statistic that 95 percent of its incoming students receive financial aid, including grants, loans and work-study, with an average award of $24,900.

But, a college degree is now viewed as essential to securing a stable, middleclass job, leaving many students with few options but to bet on their future income; the unemployment rate for high school graduates is more than twice that of college graduates. “To have a middle class job, you need to have a bachelor’s degree…but there’s a little price to pay, and it’s student loans,” Neuner said.

“There are pressures building from government and accrediting agencies as well as from families on institutions with regard to affordability and accountability,” Dr. Heather Bednarek, the chair of SLU’s economics department, said. With these

pressures, SLU has upped its efforts to help incoming students understand the full cost of a degree. “[Debt] almost seems like a problem you deal with after the fact. They’ve gotten a bit better, but it still needs work,” Neuner said.

“We can always improve on communicating a complex situation and making it more simple,” Wickliffe said.

The office of financial services aims to engage students early and often, offering oneon-one sessions at SLU 101 and holding exit counseling for those who graduate with debt.

“We can’t cure every situation, but if a family is having a change financially and we know about it early on there is a lot more we can do,” Wickliffe said.

So what does the future hold for student loans? Besides more borrowing, there will be a continued demand for increased transparency and alternative payback

plans. Especially for students who go into lower-paying professions, there are increasingly ways to lessen the debt burden.

“There are government programs that provide debt or partial debt forgiveness for professions that are in shortage in rural or other low-income areas,” Bednarek said. Because Neuner works as a health professional at a public school, his loans will be forgiven after ten years, as long as he stays current on his payments.

In the end, neither Neuner nor Hogan has any regrets about attending SLU. “SLU was definitely worth it for me. I grew tremendously and met some of my best friends. How could I put a price tag on that?” Hogan said.

“Nothing about SLU would make me change my mind, other than the cost,” Neuner said.

It seems, for now, college still pays.

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Arts Entertainment KSLU: Music picks of the week lease invokes your senses in the most delightful and terrifying of ways.

“Arc of Fire” – Kallisti Electronic/Footwork Kallisti is the alternative moniker of Montreal virtuoso, d’Eon. Coming off several mixtapes and his debut full length LP, d’Eon dropped an unexpected 8-track release on the UNO NYC white label affiliate, NORELATION. The 12” record is a move towards drum n’ bass, jungle and footwork complete with some absurd samples and over the top vocals, (Backstreet Boys’ “I Want It That Way” is sampled on “Millenial”).

In the end, it is set in typical d’Eon fashion with a hint of irony and quite a bit of grandiosity.

Grant Nikseresht, general manager Electronic Renaissance Thursdays, 4-5 p.m.

“Damage Control” – Mat Zo Electronic From the soothing, rhythmic beat of “The Sky” to the upbeat, popish sound of “Easy,” Mat Zo successfully showcases his creative talents in his debut album, “Damage Control.” A personal favorite from this album is “Pyramid Scheme” featuring vocals from Chuck D. of Public Enemy, which are accompanied by a funky beat. A second outstanding track is “EZ,” which is a chill remix of “Easy,” another song on the album. As a whole, “Damage Control” appeals to an audience of mixed tastes.

Zach Lucas, programming director Bass Heavy Mondays, 5-6 p.m.

“Organs” – Tom Milsom Psychadelic/Experimental Pop Tom Milsom manages to once again make a stellar album, combining elements that one normally wouldn’t imagine going well together. This third album by Milsom is quite possibly his best creation yet and was recorded in his bedroom. Not confined to a studio, he lays out his soul and struggles in the trickiest of ways.

The deep lyrics may be covered by intriguing and beautiful melodies, but there’s so much meat in his words. This soaring re-

November 21, 2013 arts@unewsonline.com Molly Rippinger, Arts Editor Kendra Cruse, Assoc. Arts Editor

The odds are in SLU’s favor “Catching Fire” to show at Moolah

Summer Worthington, KSLU DJ Introverse Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m.

“Flume” (Deluxe Edition) – Flume Electronic/Hip-Hop A year after the release of his debut album, Flume strikes back with a mixtape. The new edition effectively melds together his beat-oriented electronic music with foxy soul samples and hazy raps. Assembling a whole host of features (i.e.

Ghostface Killah, Freddie Gibbs, M.O.P.), Flume enhances his already elaborate orchestrations with passionate harmonies (“Change” ft. How To Dress Well) and punchy rap lines (“Holdin On” ft.

Freddie Gibbs). Although the mixtape does not showcase any new production, Flume revisits songs that made his album successful and, using his experience as a producer, revamps them to a state of near perfection. Flume delivers a mixtape that despite its elegant intro gets straight to the point with watery, textured grooves interweaving with a multitude of rappers to serenade a wide range of music enthusiasts.

Matthew Glassel, station manager The Wire Wednesdays, 8-9 p.m.

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Hunger Games: Don’t miss the second installment of this modern classic, now playing at the Moolah Theater.

By EMILY DRENOVSKY Staff Writer

Get your bows, arrows, leather jumpsuits and flaming ball gowns ready, SLU! The “Catching Fire” premiere is coming to the Moolah Theatre & Lounge this Thursday night. Channel your inner tribute and volunteer for the ‘Games’ at an exclusive screening of the second film in the wildly popular “Hunger Games” book trilogy.

Themes of survival, rebellion, adventure, friendship and, of course, love merge together in this dynamic story that has already fascinated millions through the novel. The plot picks up right where the first film left off as Katniss and Peeta embark on a victory tour of their nation of Panem immediately after defying the odds and winning the battle to the death of “Hunger Games.”

Their unique win as a team exposed many of the injustices of the government to

the public and angered the all-powerful Capitol regime.

It can only be expected that harsh consequences will follow this unacceptable act of rebellion.

Students and fans of the trilogy find it hard to contain their excitement that the opportunity for an early premiere has opened up to SLU students. “The first movie was so well done I can’t wait to see what this one will bring. ‘Catching Fire’ was my favorite book of the series and probably one of my favorite books of all time!” exclaimed Hannah Dillon, a sophomore and avid reader of the books.

Although many fans of the books hold high expectations for the upcoming film, some fans, such as sophomore Dani Homan anticipate what new twists and turns will ensue in the plot of “Catching Fire.” Homan stated, “I’m curious to see where they will go with the plot of the second one. Peeta and Katniss already won the games, so there can’t be an-

other one. I’m also interested to see where Katniss and Peeta’s relationship will go now that the games are over.”

The first film leaves Katniss romantically torn between Peeta, her partner in survival during the games, and Gale, her partner in survival during her life in District 12. Both are willing to take on any challenge and sacrifice themselves for Katniss, a gesture bold enough to wreak havoc on the already-complicated worries in Katniss’ life.

This romance is merely another element added to the complexity and overarching societal metaphor of the story. “It’s much more than just a love story. The government overthrow is the most interesting part to me. But Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutchinson are an added plus,” says sophomore Kaitlin Kennedy, demonstrating that a well-written storyline played out by young, attractive stars makes “The Hunger Games” series a must-see among college students.

The “Catching Fire” cast brings to life the oftentimes dark and ominous themes of the novels through the acting skills of some of Hollywood’s most talented and, of course, most beautiful. The second film introduces new names and faces such as Jena Malone as Johanna Mason, Sam Claflin as Finnick and Philip Seymour Hoffman as Plutarch Heavensbee. They will be joining a group that set standards high in the first movie that includes Liam Hemsworth as Gale, Lenny Kravitz as Cinna, and Woody Harrelson as Haymitch Abernathy.

Come see how the bigscreen version of “Catching Fire” compares to your imagination or discover what lies ahead for the characters you fell in love with in the first movie.

Moolah Theatre is located conveniently across the street from campus at 3821 Lindell Blvd.

Be ready, Billikens. “May the odds be ever in your favor.”

HotPot in Kirkwood is worth the drive “Aheym” - Kronos Quartet/Bryce Dessner Modern Classical Bryce Dessner lives a double life, splitting his time between writing and performing with The National and composing avant-garde classical music. “Aheym” finds the widely acclaimed chamber group Kronos Quartet performing four of Dessner’s classical compositions. Taking stylistic cues from composers like Steve Reich and Terry Riley, Dessner’s pieces use interwoven ostinatos that add new flourishes to the original patterns upon each repetition. This is used to great effect on the 10-minute title track. The closing piece, “Tour Eiffel,” is a captivating 11-minute work that features the use of a choir for a melancholic effect and culminates with the addition of minimalist percussion and piano arpeggios reminiscent of Phillip Glass. “Aheym” is visceral and challenging example of modern classical composition.

Alex Cunningham, music director This Is Your Life Now Wednesdays, 9-11 p.m.

By MELENA ABIJAOUDE Staff Writer

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HotPot: Stop in for sustainable and satisfying smoothies, salads and sandwiches at this Kirkwood-based cafe.

Healthy. Delicious. Local. HotPot Smoothie Shop has it all – from responsibly sourced ingredients, madeto-order meals and the distinct flavors of various Asian cuisines. Just off Manchester Road in Kirkwood, the restaurant is housed in what used to be a pottery studio and café, whose lingering presence is still detected.

The menu caters to all with plenty of salads and sandwiches, but the most interesting option is the hot pot bowl. You design your own bowl from the structured options provided.

Choose your base from different types of noodles, rice and even sweet potato. Next, you pick your protein with options including pork, beef, chicken and shrimp. Keeping with their “quirky, conscious eatery” theme, nonanimal sources of protein, such as tofu and tempeh are also offered.

Next, the sauce is chosen.

Many options are oil-free, vegetarian and even Paleofriendly. If you ask, they’ll recommend one or even a combination of sauces that go well with your hot pot. Finally come the veggies. Here

you get to go wild, picking as many options as you wish!

The meal comes out surprisingly quickly! Your unique hot pot is presented in a beautiful bowl and you choose between using chopsticks, forks or spoons.

While the hot pot bowls are the main draw to this great restaurant, the smoothies are also well worth a trip. Here you are also faced with an array of choices. For the base pick between their “original agave” or “green and sticky,” with the former being a sweet and delicious addition to any smoothie and the latter being a healthy blend of raw kale, spinach, cucumber, celery and green apple. The bases add desirable nutrients to the smoothies and surprisingly do not overpower the flavor of the fresh fruits.

While enjoying the food, you can gaze at a variety of artwork hung around the shop featured for sale. Also, HotPot continues to keep it local by serving Missouri Mud Coffee and a great selection of baked goods from Clayton’s Bakery and Deli.

All in all, HotPot is a great place to grab lunch with friends, or to come alone with a book. It may be a bit of a drive, but it’s definitely worthwhile!

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“I Should Have Known Better” Beatles tribute band was a washout

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Theater

Sister Act Nov. 19 – Dec. 1 Dates and times vary The Fox Theatre

Movies Catching Fire Now Playing Moolah Theater & Lounge Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor Monday Nov. 25 7:30 p.m.

AMC Chesterfield 14

Music Nova Nights Friday, Nov. 22 7 p.m.

Saint Louis Science Center Planetarium Elton John Sunday, Nov. 24 8 p.m Chaifetz Arena

Events Garden Glow Wednesdays - Sundays Nov. 25- Jan. 4 Tickets $16-18 Missouri Botanical Garden

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Rain: Tribute band, Rain, may not be more popular than Jesus, but they are proof that the Fab Four never lost it. The Beatles fanbase is still big enough to fill three shows in a row at the Fox.

By MICHAEL SCHUFREIDER Staff Writer

“Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles” premiered last Friday at the Fox Theater with two additional shows on Saturday. The original Rain show traces its origins back to the 70s when it was nothing more than a simple tribute band. Today, it has evolved into a Broadway style production replete with flashy visual displays and multiple costume changes.

It is an interesting mix between concert and play, but Rain plays it too safe and panders more to nostalgia than anything else.

Rain does deserve credit though in that it is truly a show for all ages. The 5-year- old to my right was

no more out of place than the 70-year- old woman to my left. It speaks volumes to the musical and generational impact the Beatles have had on our culture. But even with this said, the show was definitely catered to a very specific crowd. The performance was highly steeped in 60s nostalgia, as was made clear in the multiple montage videos displayed between each set. The show was more of a whimsical Beatles’ get-together than a serious attempt to show the progression and evolution of the Beatles as musicians.

The song selection in the show reflected this trend and the performances stuck to very safe choices. The “Beatles” played mostly the hits that anybody with any knowledge of music would recognize at first listen. The

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songs themselves were well played (many times sounding like the recording) and the performers played their respective counterparts very convincingly, but this was not a show that would persuade someone that the Beatles are the greatest band of all time. At times, it felt like an overly reverential tribute to the Beatles that did not dare step outside the boundaries of convention and dig into material that would definitively showcase the artistic merits of the Beatles.

It’s fitting then that the best song of the set was George Harrison’s “While My Guitar Gently Weeps.”

Unfortunately, it was probably underappreciated by the majority of the crowd, made evident by the fact that the woman next to me whispered, “What song is

this?” The song was so great, precisely because it deviated from the original recording in a respectful but meaningful manner and highlighted the artistic talent of the performers on stage. The guitar solos in particular added a much needed pick me up and injected real enthusiasm into a show that, for the most part, was artificially produced.

In addition, there was a general confusion as to how involved the audience should be in the production.

With Rain being halfway between a concert and a play, no one was sure how to react. Were we supposed to be raucous and enjoy ourselves like at a concert, or should we sit respectfully in our seats and admire the performers like any stage drama? The performers seemed

to be aware of this confusion as they would instruct the audience members when to stand or clap our hands for songs. This confusion continued throughout the sets and made me feel unsure on how to gauge my own level of enjoyment for the show.

Rain is a simple case of missed opportunity. There was so much potential to showcase a true evolution of the Beatles in a way that did not dilute the band to silly and cheap antics. It is by no means a disrespectful tribute, but it showcases a side of the Beatles that they themselves hated and tried to distance from as their careers progressed. Rain is ultimately disappointing and left me wanting a more substantial tribute to one of the greatest bands of all time.

The art of texting 7 typical messages decrypted

By KENDRA CRUSE Associate Arts Editor

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Culture: With food, dancing and music, the Black Student Alliance brought a celebration of African culture to SLU. Attendees enjoyed Senegalese, Ivory Coast and Nigerian cuisine from Teranga Grill and African Palace as well as a performance by Afriky Lolo.

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Forum: “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,” SLU Theatre’s most recent musical persformance, is filled with more comedy than ancient history. Catch the cast live this weekend, Nov. 22 - 23 at 8 p.m. and Nov. 24 at 2 p.m.

We hear it all the time : cell phones are leading to a social collapse, attentionspan destruction, and a narcissistic generation. These can be side effects of a technology obsession, but cell phones and text messaging can enhance interpersonal connection if used prudently. Here are some typical texts that you’ve sent or received like a billion times, and how they might be used effectively.

1. The “ok” text. There are pros and cons to this twolettered message. Pro: when your message doesn’t require an answer, the recipient might respond this way as a courtesy, confirming they got your message and heard you loud and clear. This way you don’t have to writhe in agony as you wonder if you should send another text or - gulp - call them. Con: when you are actually looking for a thoughtful reply and all you hear back is this one word, chances are you’ll find yourself wanting to shove that word up somewhere it doesn’t belong. V e r d i c t : While this text may have its benefits, the unsolicited “ok” is ultimately a jerk move.

2. The “good morning” text. You’ll receive this text for one of two reasons. One, it’s a nice gesture from your significant other...or your mom. Two, a friend, col-

league or acquaintance is setting up to request a favor, but that person is wise enough to know you are probably not a morning person and won’t look kindly on early morning imploring.

Verdict: For the sake of transparency, don’t send this text with a hidden agenda.

3. Smiley face. Sometimes, words are just not enough to express yourself concisely. Used sparingly, smiley faces are cute. At the end of a sentence, it’s like a less-intense exclamation point. Overuse them, and the implied happiness is a bit of a overkill. You don’t want to come off as a 21st century Stepford Wife.

Verdict: :):):):):) = robot.

4. Winky face. Flirty, goofy, or just plain creepy?

Depends on the context.

Unfortunately, texting doesn’t allow for many context clues, so steer clear of the wink when working in unchartered territory (e.g., classmate you just met or your humorless boss).

Verdict: A wink is probably creepy.

5. Emojis. Useful if you’re going for fun and ironic.

Also useful if you’re trying to say “I’m having coffee and doughnuts with Santa Claus on a sailboat,” with only fourtouches of the screen.

Verdict: Yes, please. Emojis may be the greatest thing since sliced bread. Even greater, there’s probably a “slice of bread” emoji.

6. LOL. If you are for real

laughing out loud, perfect!

Great! I can’t think of a better fitting acronym for the situation. Otherwise, puhlease. Don’t patronize me, pal. Also, used as a filler, “lol’s” and “haha’s” are a sign of insecurity. Be confident and only text a laugh when appropriate.

Verdict: Use real life laughing as a cue for this one.

7. “What’s up?” Do not send this text unless you have something to follow it up.For example: “What’s up?” “Not much. You?” “Oh, just in the ER with a minor cat-related injury.” Otherwise the back and forth will go something like this: “What’s up?”“Nothing.” Cue the cricket sounds. If you’re looking for a nice chat, do something radical, like calling them and using your actual voice to talk. Out loud.

Revolutionary,I know. I’ll be the first to admit my pathological fear of talking on the phone, but maybe that fear is cultural. Growing up with texting and AIM (whoa, throwback), we’ve lost the art of a good old-fashioned telephone conversation. As we transitioninto the professional world, phone calls are unavoidable, so we might as well Verdict: Text messages are not for casual chatting. Let’s be leaders of a technological renaissance, and bring back the dial tone. Metaphorically, of course. Landlines are so passé. ;)

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November 21, 2013 sports@unewsonline.com Alex Kozich, Sports Editor Ryan Glover, Assoc. Sports Editor

Men’s basketball ready for fun in the sun The Billikens will begin the Cancun Challenge at Chaifetz this weekend against Oral Roberts and Bowling Green before traveling to the Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya in Cancun, Mexico to take on Wisconsin and the winner of West Virginia vs. Old Dominion over Thanksgiving break.

Oral Roberts RECORD: 2-1

Bowling Green RECORD: 1-1

Oral Roberts coach Scott Sutton loves to challenge his team. The Golden Eagles schedule includes Tulsa (W 74-68), Kansas State (L 71-63), Saint Louis, No. 12 Wisconsin (Nov. 23), No. 14 Wichita State (Dec. 7) and No. 20 Baylor (Dec. 30). While that’s a pretty daunting slate of games, ORU appears to have the pieces in place to compete.

Obi Emegano and Preseason First Team All-Southland pick Shawn Glover lead Oral Roberts with 23.3 and 18.3 ppg, respectively.

Glover has a knack for picking up points in the paint, but also brings the ability to knock down three-pointers when given open looks.

Sophomore guard Obi Emegano, a 6-foot-3, 215 lbs. guard, is a physical player who, as his gaudy free throw numbers would suggest, loves to attack the basket and draw contact inside.

It should be a lot of fun to watch the battle between Emegano and SLU’s Jordair Jett unfold Thursday night.

The injury bug has bitten BGSU…hard. Three key injuries leave the Falcons with just eight scholarship players, which does not bode well for a team that was a last-place preseason pick in the MAC coaches/media poll.

BGSU relied heavily on Richaun Holmes, Spencer Parker and Jehvon Clarke (10, 11, 17 points respectively) to keep them within striking distance against South Florida, but a 36 percent shooting performance ultimately caught up with them in the loss.

Heralded as one of the top defenses in the MAC last season, BGSU struggled in its first “real” game of the season against USF, allowing the Bulls to shoot 59 percent from the field. Junior Richaun Holmes was a force under the basket on both ends of the floor last season. He set a school record for blocks with 73, while posting 6.5 ppg and pulling in five rpg.Holmes is off to a strong start this season with 15 boards, five blocks and an average of 11 ppg.

Men’s soccer concludes season with 14-5-2 record

By CHARLES BOWLES Staff Writer

The men’s soccer team’s 2013 season is over. The Billikens missed the NCAA tournament by one goal after losing in the Atlantic 10 championship game to George Mason 1-0. Mason won the game on a penalty kick in the 82nd minute for the championship game.

The Bills were looking to go to a second straight NCAA tournament, but missed out on an at-large bid. The team concluded the season with a 14-5-2 record.

“Full credit to George Mason, they came in and played really well,” said Head Coach Mike McGinty to Saint Louis Athletics. “We knew it was going to be a tough match, and we just came up a little short. Having a goal disallowed and a PK scored against you isn’t going to make it any easier.”

The Bills were the No. 1 seed going into the A-10 conference tournament. In the quarterfinals, they faced

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Wisconsin RECORD: 4-0

Massachusetts who they played in the final game of the regular season. The game was tied until the 48th minute when Julian Gieseke scored the first goal of the match giving the Bills a 1-0 lead. Two minutes later, Robert Kristo tacked on another Bills goal to give them a 2-0 lead and the eventual victory. Alex Sweetin assisted on both Bills goals.

The Bills would go onto the semifinals where they would play La Salle.

The Bills scored in the 19th minute after the ball was deflected off the La Salle keeper. David Graydon came in and collected the rebound into the back of the net to give the Bills the early 1-0 lead. In the 53rd minute, Kingsley Bryce scored the second goal of the match giving the Bills a 2-0 lead in the second half.

La Salle would score a goal, but it would not be enough as the Bills advanced to the A-10 championship game with a 2-1 victory.

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As is usually the case with a Bo Ryan-coached team, the Badgers are defined by their defense. They, like SLU, were amongst the best teams in the nation in defensive efficiency last season. However, the Wisconsin defense has shown signs of regression this year.

For the slight backslide on defense, the Badgers have shown improvement offensively. Their balanced offensive attack led by Sam Dekker and Ben Brust is averaging 79 points per game on 48.7 percent shooting.

Junior Frank Kaminsky is the Badger’s defensive stopper under the basket. He is dangeros on both ends of the floor.

He currently leads the team with 17.3 points per game after he scored a school-record 43 points in their last win. On paper, these are two evenly matched, defensive-oriented teams. SLU may have difficulty with Wisconsin’s size inside (five players taller than 6-foot8), but the Badgers will have to contend with the Billikens’ stingy perimeter defense.

West Virginia RECORD: 2-1 Junior guard Juwan Staten, who transferred from Dayton following the 2010-11 season, was best known for his speed when he arrived at West Virginia. Nicknamed “the Blur” for his ability to blow past defenders, Staten has developed into a tremendous all-around player, contributing on both the offensive and defensive ends of the floor. He led the Mountaineers with 101 assists and 38 steals last season and has continued that success into 2013-14, averaging 7.3 assists and two steals per game.

He has shown improvement in his ability to produce points, posting 20 or more points in two of WVU’s first three games (.515 field goal percentage). Staten has also become more of a physical presence n the glass, pulling in 5.7 boards per game.

Sophomore guard Aaron Bacon has been lethal from behind the arc this season, knocking down well over 50 percent of his three-point attempts. However, he has been a bit shaky from the field. He hit just nine of 24 shots in an overtime loss to Missouri State to open the season (still finished with 28 points). He can create for his teammates (17 assists), as well as himself (.442 field goal percentage).

By BRIAN HAENCHEN Staff Writer

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Women’s Basketball team opens season with 2-2 record

By ALEX KOZICH Sports Editor

The women’s basketball team pushed their record to 2-2 on the season after a 7152 demolishing of Eastern Illinois at Chaifetz last Saturday and a close 70-61 loss at Winthrop on Monday.

Against Eastern Illinois, the Billikens featured five players who scored in double digits, led by Erin Nelson’s high of 14. Halee Castleman scored a career-high for the Billikens on the night with 13 points. Desirae Ball chipped in 12 points, while Jamesia Price and Sadie Stipanovich had 10 points apiece.

After a close first half, which saw the Billikens take a 37-35 lead into halftime, the Billikens clamped down on defense. They surrendered just 17 points in the second half while holding Eastern Illinois to just 21 percent shooting and 0-for-7 from the arc. Three different Eastern Illinois players scored 12 points each to lead the Panthers.

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Basketball: Redshirt sophomore Jamesia Price scored a career-high tying 10 points and dished out a team-high five assists in the Billikens 78-56 blowout of Valparasio.

In their first road game of the season, the women’s basketball team was unable to hold onto a 11-point lead early in the second half and fell to the Winthrop Eagles on Monday night.

As has been the case in all

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WHO TO CHEER: YASIEL PUIG Many critics think Yasiel Puig needs to grow up and learn how to play the game the “right way.” These critics have to be impressed then with the maturity and generosity Puig displayed when he invited 50 children from the neighborhood around Dodgers Stadium to play baseball with him inside the stadium.

Old Dominion RECORD: 2-1

four games for Billikens this season, Nelson led the team in scoring with 16 points.

Ball added 14 points and 5 rebounds while Stipanovich contributed a career-high 13 points and a team-high seven rebounds for the Bil-

likens.

Going into halftime, the Billikens led the Eagles by a score of 33-25. On the Bills’ first possession of the See “Assist” on Page 9

By ALEX KOZICH, Sports Editor WHO TO JEER: NFL LEAGUE OFFICE There is fair reason to criticize the NFL league office this week. The commissioner just slapped Ahmad Brooks with a hefty fine for a highly questionable call on Drew Brees.

Also, the Monday Night Football game ended in a highly controversial non-pass interference call in which a flag was first thrown then picked up.

WHO TO FEAR: MARCUS SMART If anyone is going to take the player of the year award from a member of the star-studded freshman class it’s probably going to be Oklahoma State sophomore Marcus Smart. Smart opted to return to college to improve his jumper and it appears to be the right decision as Smart lit up #11 Memphis for 39 pts. on 52% shooting.

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A-10 Semifinals - Dayton, OH Men’s Soccer @ La Salle

W (2-1) Cross Country NCAA Midwest Regional Women - 14th Men - 21st Saturday, Nov. 16 Men’s Basketball @ Southern Illinois

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Sunday, Nov. 17 A-10 Championship Game Men’s Soccer vs.

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Monday, Nov. 18 Women’s Basketball @ Winthrop L (61-70)

Calendar Thursday, Nov. 21 Men’s Basketball 7:00 p.m. vs. Oral Roberts*

Volleyball ends regular season with 13-16 record: Earns 4th seed in A-10 tourney

By GRACE BONOMA Staff Writer

SLU Volleyball heads to Washington D.C. this weekend to compete in the Atlantic 10 Conference tournament. In the final weekend of regular season play, SLU ended with a split decision against George Washington and A-10 newcomer George Mason. Hot off a 3-0 win over VCU, the Billikens expected to storm the court at home last Friday against George Washington. The Colonials, however, set the tone of the match starting game one, scoring the first six points of the set as part of a 9-3 run. SLU struggled to keep up in the set and dropped the first 25-19.

Freshman Mallory Dillon recorded an impressive seven kills for the Billikens.

Heading into the second, the Billikens did not fare much better. The Colonials controlled the momentum and ended the second set with a decisive 25-17 victory. Out of the break, SLU refocused and put together an early five-point run. The teams battled through five ties and three lead changes.

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Cross Country 11:00 a.m. NCAA Championships

The Bills would face George Mason in the championship game. The match was a back and forth affair until the 82nd minute when the Bills committed a foul in the box giving George Mason an opportunity to convert a penalty kick. Mason’s Alex Herrera buried the ball in the back of the net giving the Patriots a 1-0 lead. The Bills could not respond and lost the match in what would be their final game of the season.

The Bills will lose four key players, including three starters, from this year’s roster in Nick Shackelford, Alex Sweetin, Adnan Gabeljic and Jon Roeckle. Shackelford was the Bills starting goalkeeper for the last three seasons. He concludes his career at Saint Louis with 39 victories which is third on the all-time goalkeeper wins list. He finished the season with a 0.77 goal against average, the lowest of his SLU career and had a .814 save percentage this season.

Shackelford will likely be replaced by freshman David Andre next season who started the Louisville game this season.

Sweetin lead the team with nine assists this season.

He also scored seven goals

Saturday, Nov. 23 Men’s Basketball 7:00 p.m. vs. Bowling Green* Women’s Basketball 7:00 p.m. @.Murray State

Monday, Nov. 25 Women’s Basketball 6:00 p.m. @ Indiana

Tuesday, Nov. 26 Men’s Basketball 7:30 p.m. vs. Wisconsin* Playa del Carmen, Mexico * Cancun Challenge

Briefs All-Region honors for Hoefert

nials tied the score 19-19.

SLU maintained a brief 2019 lead but a four-point run concluded the match in favor of GW 25-22. Dillon led the Billikens with a stand out performance, Dillon tallied 21 kills across three sets on an incredible .500 hitting percentage.

SLU was able to bounce back last Sunday against George Mason in the last home match of the 2013 season. The match honored SLU’s seniors Jessica Jendryk and Grace Bonoma before the start of the match. Billiken offense led the charges in the first set. Dillon collected six kills, sophomore Megan Gilbert notched five kills and freshman Danielle Rygelski finished with four in the first game. SLU hit a collective .293 in the 25-23 set win.

Into set two, SLU maintained the momentum with three separate five-point runs led the Billikens to coast onto a 25-12 win. The Billikens hit an incredible .457 as a team holding the Patrioits to .088. The third set was the most highly-contested.

Mason came back from a 1712 deficit and took a 21-20 advantage over SLU. Tied at 25-25, the Patriots went on to capture the third 28-26.

this season. Sweetin was a fifth-year senior who earned a number of accolades his freshman and sophomore seasons. He sat out the 2011 season due to injury, but rebounded his junior season and finished tied for third in point with six goals and five assists. He was also named to the second-team all A-10 squad that year.

Gabeljic started early this season for the injuried Robert Kristo. After Kristo’s return, Gabeljic was a key substitute for the Billikens this season and last season. Last season, Gabeljic had seven goals and five assists. This season he only scored three goals and had one assist.

Roeckle has been a starter all four years of his Saint Louis career. During his junior season, he had three goals and six assists. This season, he was hampered by a hamstring injury that forced him to sit out a few games. However, he scored two goals against Massachusetts in the final regular season match. Despite the losses, the team will return four key players in Robert Kristo, Kingsley Bryce, David Graydon and Anthony Manning.

Kristo led the team in scoring with ten goals and five assists. Early in the season, he had ankle and fitness issues, but returned from

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Senior Jessica Hoefert

Several Billikens cross country runners had impressive performances last weekend. Senior Jessica Hoefert was awarded AllRegion honors at the NCAA Division I Midwest Regional meet at Iowa State.

Hoefert placed 20th overall in the 6K and finished with a time of 20:59.1.

She led the Billiken women to 14th place, their secondbest finish ever. The men’s team improved from a season ago by finishing in 21st.

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Volleyball: The volleyball team will take on the 5th seeded Dayton flyers in their opening match of the A-10 tournament Friday at 4:30 p.m. at George Washington.

In the final set, SLU captured a 12-8 lead near the middle of the match. The Patriots had the deficit down to as low as two but could not overcome the Billikens who finished the match with a 2517 win. SLU was led again by Dillon with a match-high 20 kills and 11 digs, followed by Gilbert’s 16 kills and .423 attack percentage.

Sophomore Meredith Boe’s 63 assists marked the second-highest single match total for the Billikens this season. Jendryk also posted an impressive .409 attack percentage on 11 kills.

Dillon collected her third Rookie of the Week honor this season, the most in the conference. Dillon recorded 41 kills in seven sets over

the weekend for a combined .313 attack percentage. She also earned her 12th doubledouble of the season, third best in the A-10 and fifth among all freshmen in the NCAA. SLU collected the fourth seed as a result of this weekend and are slated to face fifth-seeded Dayton in the tournament opener Friday.

A-10: SLU falls to George Mason in finals

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second half, Nelson hit a three-pointer to push the lead to 11, but Winthrop responded with a 12-3 run to close the gap to 39-37.

The Bills then pushed the lead to 46-41 midway through the half, but Winthrop again responded with a 15-0 run that gave them a lead that they wouldn’t relinquish.

Even in the loss, the Billikens were able to hold Winthrop to just 37 percent shooting from the field and 22 percent

from deep.

Dequesha McClanahan led the undefeated Eagles with game-highs of 25 points and 12 rebounds. Erica Williams also contributed 19 points, nine boards and five assists.

The Billikens’ next three games are on the road, starting with a visit to the Racers of Murray State this Saturday. They will also play at Indiana on Monday and at Western Illinois on Nov. 30 before they return home to Chaifetz on Tuesday, Dec. 3 against Tulsa.

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Upset: A disappointing finish plagued the men’s soccer team again this season. The team missed out on the NCAA tournament after losing 1-0 in the A-10 championship. that and became a key contributor down the stretch.

He was on the Hermann Trophy Watchlist this season. Bryce has put together two very good seasons. This season, Bryce scored eight goals and had four assists.

Last season, Bryce had seven goals and three assists.

Graydon was second on

the team with seven assists this season. Last season, he led the team with seven assists. However, he did receive a lot of yellow cards as his temper gets the best of him. This season he was forced to sit out a game after receive five yellow cards.

Manning was also a Hermann Watchlist Candidate.

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However, knee injuries forced him to sit out the early part of the season. He recovered and was named A-10 defender of the year for his efforts. The team will lose some key players, but have some key players returning. The Bills will have to fill some of the gaps as they look forward to next season.

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The costs of higher education Paying for higher education is a topic that is multi-faceted and understandably of great importance to college students across the country and the globe. Over the past couple of years Chile has been in the news for massive student protests, which are demanding, among other things, greater state participation and an end to for-profit institutions.

While students in the US are nowhere close to such mobilization, they are finding it increasingly difficult to pay the appreciating costs of a college degree from both public and private institutions.

Saint Louis University is a private university, which has certain advantages and disadvantages. The tuition for private institutions is much higher than in public institutions, but private universities are also more capable of giving larger scholarships and aid packages.

Tuition at SLU for the 2013-2014 year is just over $36,000. In comparison, Mizzou’s tuition for in-state residents is $9,430 a year ($22,822 for out-of-state) and Washington University in St. Louis’ tuition is $44,100. Based on these numbers, one could say that SLU is safely in the middle when it comes to affordability.

However, tuition alone doesn’t paint the whole picture. There are a number of stats that also are useful barometers to gauge the affordability of a college.

One of those barometers is the type of scholarships and financial aid packages available for incoming freshmen and

transfers. Scholarships and financial aid is something that SLU prides itself on, and rightfully so. According to SLU’s website, 95 percent of SLU students receive scholarships or financial assistance. In addition, the average financial aid package for incoming freshmen is $24,900, which drastically cuts into expensive tuition costs.

While the scholarships and financial aid packages of SLU are much better than Mizzou’s, those of WashU are still much better at providing a more affordable, prestigious education.

Right above WashU’s cost of tuition, the website states: “When we admit a student, we do all we can financially to help him or her attend.” Indeed, WashU does a great deal to make affording their college easier. They offer a myriad of generous scholarships and have an innovative spending plan with the opportunity for parents and students to freeze all four years of charges at the entering year rate when entering the university.

Retention rate and graduation rate are other useful tools in gauging how well universities maintain their commitment to their students through a number ways, including financial services. SLU’s freshmen retention rate is 88 percent. Compare that to Mizzou’s 85 percent and SLU is doing relatively well in that category.

SLU is indeed generous when doling out scholarships, need-based and meritbased, and financial aid to most students and our university aptly deserves some

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recognition.

Nonetheless, there are always new ways to make a university more affordable for all of its students, and we are going to describe a few of these concerns we’ve heard over the past couple of weeks from SGA meetings and talks with individual students.

One worry we have heard expressed is that tuition increases each year at an alarming rate. A couple of ideas we have heard proposed have been imitating WashU’s plan to freeze the rate of tuition at the student’s first year. Another option would be for scholarships and financial aid to appreciate at the same percentage as tuition.

The precipitous rises in housing prices have also been a concern of students. We would like to see the University take more initiative to address these concerns.

We would also like to see SLU make a committment to providing need-based aid to low-income and first generation families. If SLU is going to espouse its commitment to diversity, this means making every effort possible to make education affordable to low-income students. While progress has been made, there is still work to be done.

So, while SLU certainly puts its due diligence in making this wonderful institution affordable for every incoming student, more must be done to realize this school’s potential regarding diversity and affordability.

Advocating for No Shave November For those of you who have been living under a rock, or the shrub Billiken by the BSC for the past three weeks, it is this editorial board’s pleasure to announce that you are now an active participant in the month of November.

November is a neat month for a number of reasons: baseball is over (just kidding…not really), the football season is nearing its yearly climax and it is almost time to celebrate that time the Native Americans helped the new pilgrims not starve, only to be repaid by over the next three by massive European expansion in America. Happy Thanksgiving, folks!

However, the most important date to remember on November is all of them, as long as you forget to shave on all of them, for it is No Shave November! November is a month for both ladies and men to throw the razor in the corner and let it all grow out: beards, moustaches, neck beards, armpits, legs, pubic hair, everything!

The origins of No Shave November have been actively debated for several millennia (Wooly mammoths were the first, and boy were they a sight to see all shaven on Dec. 1), but the month (for men at least) has grown in importance only in the last few years. In 2004, a gaggle of Australian men created an offshoot

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of No Shave November called Movember, where they grow out their moustaches in an effort to raise awareness for prostate cancer and depression in men.

While this editorial board doesn’t support such preferential treatment towards moustaches, as this month is about celebrating the diversity of body hair, we can certainly support raising awareness for these important issues. From the Today Show to Stephen Colbert, media outlets around the country have used the month as a stimulus to advocate for men’s health issues.

No Shave November is sometimes portrayed by popular media as important for men only, however, No Shave November belongs to women at an equal amount, if not more.

Women should be encouraged to not shave over this month (or any month for that matter) because it’s their hair anyways and belongs to no one else. Oh (insert boy or girls name here) you don’t like my prickly leg hair? Just wait a couple weeks and it will be a soft and smooth mane! Men and women were both made to have hair on their bodies, and No Shave November can be a month for both men and women to raise awareness to go all-natural and love each other for such natural beauty and greatness. Love each other as you were made, beautiful!

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Full credit to George Mason, they came in and played really well.

-Mike McGinty, Head Soccer Coach, Page 7

THUMBS UP:

Colbert Nation

After MegaPundit Stephen Colbert spurned his supporters, called the Colbert Nation, to give donations to the Phiippines, they raised a quarter million dollars, which, for the record, is more than China donated for the typhoon relief efforts.

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THUMBS DOWN: NCAA Selection Committee

SLU Men Soccer’s excellent season goes unrewarded this year as the NCAA selection committee doesn’t give the Bills a spot in the NCAA tournament: the big dance of collegiate soccer. Now we must all hope for an improved season next year.

In the November 14 issue of The University News, the article “Take a listen to KSLU’s top picks of the week” incorrectly paired the author of the picks with the actual written content. The correct authors should have read as follows: Yelyzaveta DiStefano- Creep: Echoes, Zach Lucas- Lindsey Stirling: Lindsey Stirling, Grant Dikseresht- Raum: “The Event of Your Leaving”, Alex Cunningham- Cate Le Bon: “Mug Museum”, and Maddie Brooker- “Los Campesino!: No Blues:. The University News regrets this error.

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Saint Louis University has been actively taking strides to be more sustainable in their activit i e s .

Some of these a c tivities h a v e o c curred Sarah Burke b ehind t h e scenes, which are not visible to the campus community as a whole, while others are visible in the campus’s day-today activities. I play a unique position at the university as a graduate student in the Center for Sustainability, as well as a sustainability coordinator graduate assistant in Facilities Services. I am not only able to learn about sustainability, but practice it within the university. I would like to address some of the items highlighted in the opinion editorial in the U News, ‘ Sustainability at SLU – Unfinished Business’, as well as provide readers with other activities that SLU has been actively involved in.

First, I would like to address the section about universities creating schools of sustainability. From the wording of the article it is hard to tell if the fact that SLU offers a Masters in Sustainability is a good thing from the author’s point of view. It is worthy to note, however, that out of the 28 Jesuit universities in the

United States, SLU is unique in offering a Masters in Sustainability. Other universities offer programs that have an emphasis on sustainability, such as environmental studies, but SLU is the only one that offers a program specifically designed around sustainability.

The next area of focus in the article was in regards to banning disposable water bottles on campus. Last year, SGA put this idea up for a vote. However, it was turned down. Without student involvement and buyin, the executive staff within the university is hesitant to initiate such a policy ban.

To have any successful sustainability initiative requires the buy-in from not only the executive staff but also the students on campus. If the students don’t want an initiative it is difficult to make it successful. In lieu of a policy ban, SLU has been making strides to reduce the usage of bottles water on campus by installing water bottle filling stations throughout campus.

These stations make it easier for individuals to fill their reusable bottles, thus helping to decrease the amount of disposable bottles being used on campus.

The last area of focus in the article is SLU’s commitment to recycling. Facilities Services has been focusing much of its attention on waste minimization, particularly in regards to singlestream recycling. There has been tremendous attention on ensuring that every land-

fill container is paired with a recycling container throughout campus, first with the external containers and now moving to the containers inside our buildings. And recently, SLU has been able to expand/refresh the singlestream recycling program at Chaifetz Arena.

Also, there has been stronger attention paid to the movein and move-out programs (like Trash to Treasure, sponsored by the Center for Services and Community Engagement) that take place each semester by providing more recycling containers at those events to help divert waste out of the landfill and into recycling or re-use.

Along with all those initiatives to provide recycling on campus, Facilities Services also provides information at various events such as SLU 101 and New Employee Orientation. Facilities Services has provided the infrastructure to make recycling easier for the university but it still takes the commitment of the campus community to utilize those containers.

This article only focused on three activities that the author views are the biggest sustainability activities that universities are taking.

However, the author did not give credit to other activities that the university does in other areas of sustainability. Last year SLU finished fourth out of 79 universities during Recyclemania’s E-Waste Drive. Along with that E-Waste drive, SLU provides recycling boxes for

small electronics and printer cartridges throughout campus all year long. Sustainability is also more than just environmentally-focused; it is also about social justice, which SLU actively promotes. Make a Difference Day has been one of the largest single days of service that SLU hosts providing opportunities for the campus community to volunteer their time to worthy organizations throughout the St. Louis area. Also, for the past two years SLU has won the Battle of the Boot competition against Washington University by collecting more shoes which are then donated to the Shoeman Water Projects. There is also Campus Kitchen, which coordinates food donations to organizations throughout the St. Louis community.

To say that Sustainability at SLU is unfinished business is a correct statement.

Sustainability can never be a finished business. At its core, sustainability is “meeting the needs of today’s generation without compromising the potential for future generations to do the same” (United Nations, 1987). To say that sustainability can ever be finished or completed is taking away from considering how your current activities effect today as well as tomorrow.

To find out more about all the sustainable initiatives that SLU has conducted or is pursuing go to greenbilliken. slu.edu or tweet us @greenbilliken.

A Response to Sustainability at SLU: Unfinished Business John Schuler/Photo Editor

The virtues of gridlock The recent federal government shutdown was a doozy. It doesn’t matter if you’re a Democrat or a Republican; the s h u td o w n was a headscratchPaul Brunkhorst ing display of stupidity from any place on the political spectrum. National Parks closed, thousands of “unessential” workers were furloughed, and the status of the United States as the financial bedrock of the global economy was threatened, all thanks to disagreement over the debt ceiling and a health law that had been in the books for three years.

The shutdown of the federal government showcased its many flaws and inefficiencies, but ultimately a last minute deal was reached.

Granted, this latest shutdown was a bit extreme, but the tenor of discord, disagreement, and inefficiency that it exposed highlighted one of our federal government’s most enduring and important traits: general sluggishness and need for deliberation. Yes, the Founding Fathers were geniuses; but life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness were not the only products of this

genius. They designed a government whose best protection against abusing power would be itself, and this is truly a beautiful thing.

While it is undeniable that the Founding Fathers probably never anticipated a total government shutdown, and indeed this latest showdown by the feds was an international embarrassment, the balance of power evident in the shutdown is a testament to the enduring power of American democracy; ultimately the government’s own ridiculousness and ineptitude let cooler heads prevail and highlighted the need for cooperation.

Imagine if there were no checks and balances. Checks and balances were created so that each branch of the government (executive, legislative, judicial) has a way of complementing, improving upon or stopping the actions of the other branches. Ideally, no one branch becomes too powerful. In the American system, checks and balances go one step further in that the two-party system checks power within the three branches themselves.

In the shutdown, party cooperation played a big role in the final deal. Once again, while extreme and not ideal, the shutdown was ultimately about a checking of power. In this case, the Democrats were calling the Republicans’ bluff that they wouldn’t raise the debt ceil-

ing. The shutdown may have set a dangerous precedent in terms of party brinksmanship, but its own extremity could mean that it will never happen again. The separation of powers written into the Constitution was put there to ensure that no one branch or side could get its way and thus makes obvious the benefits of inter-branch and party cooperation, as was evidently needed in the October shutdown.

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) debacle is also a clear indicator into the importance of having a divided, slow-moving and deliberative government. When the ACA was passed in 2010, Democrats held the majority in both houses of Congress and President Obama was able to pass the legislation along strictly party lines; no Republicans in the House voted for the law. As is becoming evident now, this rush to pass the law meant that many of its backers did not read the fine print or understand the complexities of its 2,000+ pages. As the infamous Nancy Pelosi quote reads: “We have to pass this thing so that we know what’s in it.”

Total control of all three branches of the federal government by one party does not happen often; and it’s a good thing that it doesn’t because it allows for the federal government to hash things out quickly, often with messy

outcomes in the future (like malfunctioning healthcare exchanges and broken presidential promises).

As the political scientist Francis Fukuyama points out, “Economic life in the second half of the 20th century [and into the 21st] came to be more complex and information-intensive, oriented toward services rather than manufacturing, and dependent on dizzying rates of technological innovation to maintain productivity gains and growth. Under these circumstances, central planning and centralized economic decision making became increasingly inefficient.”

The American healthcare system needed reformation, but the “centralized planning” of the Democratic Party turned the ACA into a politically jumbled mess that has created an unnecessary ideological divide on something that should be a cooperative effort.

Yes, the federal government is painstakingly out of touch and ineffective a lot of the time, but often the discord that was intentionally built into its inner-workings has created the best types of legislation: bills drafted not of political opportunity but of societal necessity.

Only when the government is in its most deliberative state will its legislation truly reflect the will and needs of the people.

A tobacco-free SLU campus rettes from the perspective About fifty-five to sixty of the tobacco industry is years ago the major tobacco to deliver nicotine and procompany executives knew duce addition, or maintain that cigaddiction to nicotine among arettes tobacco users. Furthermore, caused the chemicals in e-cigarettes c a n c e r, used to vaporize the nicotine and fifty have potential health risks, years according to the CDC. ago the The Surgeon General, the first U.S. CDC, and multiple other Surgeon health organizations have G e n developed the Tobacco-Free Edwin Trevathan eral’s reCollege Campaign, reported port on last year in the Surgeon Gensmoking eral’s Report. The Tobaccowas issued. Over 440,000 Free SLU proposal from the people die every year in the leadership of the College for U.S. from tobacco – with Public Health and Social Jusabout 49,000 deaths due tice is very similar, or almost to involuntary exposure to identical, to other tobaccocigarette smoking. Tobacco free policies currently enproducts cause 6 million acted at several hundred U.S. deaths yearly throughout the universities and colleges. world, and cause further disThe proposed policy, being ability through cancer, heart discussed now in draft form, disease, stroke, chronic lung would ban all tobacco proddisease, and other disorders. ucts, including e-cigarettes, Even unborn children sufon SLU property. The draft fer, as their mothers’ expoproposal under discussion is sure to tobacco is a cause of being reviewed at SGA, the prematurity and birth deStaff Advifects, as well sory Comas sudden mittee and death. Most at Faculty people who SLU students, Senate. In die from tofaculty and staff addition, bacco today deserve a tobacthe draft started usco-free policy to proposal is ing tobacco being dislong after improve the health cussed at we all knew for the entire SLU town hall that tobacco community. meetings. killed our After furcitizens in ther dislarge numcussions, bers. we plan to The leadsubmit a final proposal for ing cause of death in the Tobacco-Free SLU for reU.S., tobacco kills more view by SGA, SAC and the people than HIV/AIDS, car Faculty Senate, and then for crashes, heroin, homicide, consideration by the univeralcohol, fires, cocaine and sity administration. suicide combined (HHS, Tobacco-free policies 2012). Ninety percent of all have been proven to signifismokers start before the age cantly reduce exposure to of 18; ninety-nine percent involuntary second-hand of all smokers start before smoke, and to also reduce age 26. Tobacco companies overall smoking and tobactarget young people with co-use rates among univerthe intent of getting them sity communities that have addicted so that they will implemented policies like be life-long customers. Acthe one we are proposing. cording to the Office of the Tobacco-free environSurgeon General, tobacco ments make it more likely companies spend more than that people who wish to stop $1 million per hour markettobacco use will be successing tobacco to young people ful. Simply stated, tobaccoin the U.S. free policies in universities Recently tobacco comare an effective way to repanies have significantly duce disease, disability and increased marketing for death. smokeless tobacco and for Over a half-century after e-cigarettes. Smokeless tosociety should have taken bacco causes health probstrong action to prevent prelems, including cancer. This mature death from tobacco, month the Food and Drug a national movement for toAdministration announced bacco-free policies is finally its intention to regulate egaining some momentum. cigarettes, based upon conSLU students, faculty and cerns raised by Center for staff deserve a tobacco-free Disease Control, the Ameripolicy to improve the health can Lung Association, and for the entire SLU commuother organizations. Specifinity. cally, the purpose of e-ciga-

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