Vol. 16 (May 3, 2018) by University News

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ARTS Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson Page 6

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SPORTS Ethan Erusha raises the bar Page 16

OPINION

The news changes but should its space? Page 23

From MADD to New Student Day of Service: “Working to Make a Difference Since Day One” By RILEY MACK Staff Writer

SLU has always prided itself on the amount of volunteer hours that their students accomplish each year—specifically, the campus-wide celebration of Make A Difference Day, or MADD. MADD has been recognized as the largest day of service in Missouri and one of the largest in the entire nation—but what happens now that the demise of Make A Difference Day is upon SLU? And why did campus administrators come to this decision? According to Bobby Wassel, Assistant Director at the Center for Service and Community Engagement at SLU, Make a Difference Day was a concept that always needed tweaking. “We want students to experience service pretty much from the time they get here”—rather than waiting months into the semester to begin—“because that’s more in-line with our vision,” says Wassel. The new program, titled New Student Day of Service, will be “Working to Make

a Difference Since Day One,” getting freshman involved in SLU’s legacy of community service from the beginning of their Fall Welcome, before classes even start. According to the Center for Service and Community Engagement, “a little over 40% of the participants [for MADD] were already first-year students,” so this seemed to be a simple transition for the day. However, the changes to Make a Difference Day do not end there. Because SLU students have called for a more sustainable difference within the community, Wassel says that “we are also going to release the 1818 Community Engagement Grant Program, which we’re really excited about.” This program, beginning in September, will allow for groups or organizations of students to come up with a more longterm impact of community service. Ultimately, students will apply for a grant for their community service idea and a board of students and faculty will make the final decision—18 groups will be chosen to receive a grant of $1,800 each Once a group is approved around mid-

October, they can begin working immediately and have their project stretch until the end of the school year. The Grant Program will also allow for groups to reapply the following year if they would like to maintain their service project. The reason for transitioning over to a student-based form of community service is because “students didn’t want to be assigned a project, they want to have some agency over what they want to do” and that was “by far the biggest criticism of Make a Diﬀerence Day,” Wassel states. Through this new 1818 Community Engagement Grant Program, groups of students are being chosen to express their creative skills to solve a problem in the community, and the Center for Service and Community Engagement is just helping to see the idea out. Whether it be a solution to help St. Louis homelessness, a program to help the hungry or even a community garden project, students are given the freedom to utilize their own voices within the program. See “Service” on page 3

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Service: inside the differences to Make A Difference Day

SLU brings awareness to trees and their benefits

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By SAVANAH SEYER Staff Writer

As Wassel describes, the beauty of this project is that it’s “a way for students to self-author what it is that they would like to do, rather than us assigning them” like MADD in the past. In April next year, as the first year with the program comes to an end, the winners of the grant will showcase their community service project idea and how it actually impacted the community throughout the schoolyear. “Make a Difference Day is one story and it’s really all about the numbers; there’s no real evidence of the impact it made,” says Wassel. However, with his department’s new idea for service, “these 18 groups will be presenting, and it will be 18 different stories that will show the impact of volunteering.” As Bobby Wassel defines his personal idea of community service, he explains that doing service “means recognizing the community part of community service, and not just the service part” and that “less people should view community service as an ‘us’ and a ‘them’, but as an ‘us’ helping ‘us.’” He, along with those involved in the project, hope that this feeling of community and true Jesuit spirit will be brought out in students throughout the 1818 Community Engagement Grant Program. However, the actual opinion that matters to Wassel’s team about the new program is one that they’ve relied on with feedback through this whole process— the students’ voices. As one freshman, Sophie Perry, describes Make a Difference Day as “this tradition has been a great experience for new SLU students to become a part of the community, but I think this new idea will be a good change for SLU’s volunteering culture.” Thankfully, due to the students’ voices, the Center for Service and Community Engagement has collected the data and heard out the changes students want to make to better their community experience as an institution—let’s hope that making a difference in Make a Difference Day will have the result that the center is expecting.

One of the defining features of SLU’s campus is its beautiful trees. Many students lay underneath the trees for shade, take pictures by them for Instagram, of course breathe in the air they provide for us and enjoy them every day on campus, especially in the spring when the weather is nice. However, very few students recognize the work and dedication that goes into maintaining SLU’s beautiful trees, and the effort that it takes to make sure that new trees are planted for SLU students to enjoy for years to come. Saint Louis University is a recognized “Tree Campus USA.” Tree Campus USA is a program started and run by the Arbor Day Foundation. The program promotes the welfare of campus trees, and education to the campus and surrounding community about the importance of trees. Ground Supervisor Jim Anthony at SLU has been working on SLU’s Tree Campus USA program since it started in 2012. “It is to bring awareness to trees and good stewardship on the properties,” said Anthony. To become a Tree Campus, a school must apply and meet five different requirements. The first requirement is that the school must have a Campus Tree Advisory Committee. Anthony says that SLU’s committee is made up of faculty, staff and students. The team meets and discusses their second requirement, their Tree Care Plan. “[The Tree Care Plan includes] how to prune, when to plant, where to plant [and] how to plant,” said Anthony. The plan must include future goals for the teams, and all of the policies that the teams put in place for their tree-planting mission. The campus is required to dedicate annual expenditures to the program, which is the third requirement. This money is put toward the cost of trees, labor and other aspects of the tree-planting program. The fourth requirement to be a Tree Campus is some form of recognition for Arbor Day. Every year the SLU team has an Arbor Day Event on campus, where they plant trees and educate others about the benefits of trees.

The fifth and final requirement for Tree Campuses is a Service Learning Project. This is a part of the program in which the SLU team is very dedicated. Anthony said that the SLU team has been doing service projects for the last five years. “We typically go to high schools and donate trees to the school, talk to the kids about trees and help them plant them,” said Anthony. The team has helped local high schools in the St. Louis area a n d

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schools out in the state, such as one in Louisiana, Missouri. Anthony said that the team not only helps plant trees but protects them as well. Whenever new buildings are built on campus, the team works with the contractors and construction companies to make sure that trees in the area will be protected. There’s no doubt that this program has helped SLU’s campus to be a more beautiful and healthier area. “It’s all about maintaining [trees] and being good stewards of the area,” said Anthony. According to Anthony, in one year, the team planted 160 trees alone. However, over 250 have become part of SLU’s campus within a six-year period. Universities that fall under the certified “Tree Campus USA” have shown to reduce the amount of energy that the campuses need to generate. Green spaces also reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, which, in turn, leads to the decline of co-pollutants circulating the air students breathe.

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DPS officers stand at the entrance of West Pine during the protests that followed the Jason Stockley verdict in September 2017

SGA tries to initiate conversations with DPS about SLU ID Policy By Megan Anthony Editor-in-Chief

In November, SGA senators passed legislation to begin having conversations with DPS about a school policy that allows DPS to ask for a SLU ID from patrons on campus at any time. In effect since 2011, the policy states, “It is essential that members of the University community and others be able to accurately identify University faculty, staff and students.” However, after an annual assessment given by Chief James Moran, concerns and questions were raised about how the policy disproportionally affects students of color.

SGA Senator Grant Mayfield says SGA chose to pass legislation initiating a conversation, rather than pass legislation to change the policy all together, out of a spirit of partnership. The senators involved drafted a letter stating their concerns and what they wanted to learn about the policy. They requested data on how successful the policy is, what kind of training DPS oﬃcers receive, as well as that information from such stops be shared with the Oﬃce of Diversity and Community Engagement. The letter was then sent to Moran and Assistant Director of Field Operations Darryl Walker and several administrators.

Then the waiting game began. After the initial letter was sent, the senators involved did not receive a response. In the meantime, the students met as a group to discuss the best policy to approach DPS with their concerns. As an open, private campus, SLU’s neighbors often utilize the campus for various activities. From running, biking and events, campus wanderers are often not SLU ID holders. They are also not always here to enjoy the flowers. “Some of these visitors are on our campus to commit crimes (i.e. bicycle thieves),” writes Moran in an email on May 2 “Our oﬃcers are always cognizant of that fact

and make every reasonable eﬀort to prevent these crimes.” However, in the annual report presented to SGA in the fall, Moran stated that the stops are usually only enacted when there is a police report and a person matches the description. In September 2017, students and community members alike marched north on Grand in response to the Jason Stockley verdict. Demonstrators congregated around the West Pine entrance where the Department of Public Safety blocked their entrance. To walk under the arch onto campus, demonstrators needed to show a Saint Louis University ID. All students are expected to carry IDs. However, this act prompted quick responses from students, with many questioning if it singled out students of color. Mayfield states the SGA senators involved in passing the legislation had hoped to get a quick response. However, they See “DPS” on page 5

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Meredyth Staunch By Megan Anthony Editor-in-Chief

Biomedical engineering major turned communication, journalism and media studies major Meredyth Staunch has worked her way up through the ranks of the UNews editorial board and will preside as the Editor-in-Chief for the 20182019 school year. From Naperville, Illinois, the 21-yearold grew up with dreams of going to medical school. In high school, she always enjoyed and excelled in her science classes. On her first visit to Saint Louis University, she was encouraged to take the biomedical engineering track as a sure way to get into medical school. So, she entered SLU miles away from where she is today. “After my first year, I knew I wouldn’t be pre-med. I missed being able to be creative,” says Staunch. In high school, one of her favorite activities was participating in yearbook, which oﬀered her a release from the demands of a rigorous academic path. However, she continued on the

BME track and then as fate would have it, she wandered into the club fair at the beginning of spring semester her sophomore year. “Two days before the last day [that we] were allowed to drop classes, I went to a UNews meeting,” she laughs. After that, she went to her faculty mentor and changed her major to communication. A year later, Staunch says she is so much happier in her new major. She decided to go for a BME minor because she already had so many credits under her belt. With a heavy science background, Staunch hopes to combine her science skills and love for writing to work for a science journal one day. Of the UNews editorial board, she says, “We’re together so much [that] we develop a comradery. We’re like a little family,” Staunch has served as associate News Editor, Managing Editor, and now Editor-inChief. “Everyone is always willing to help when I’m not on my game.” When she isn’t in the newsroom, one might find her on the ultimate frisbee

field. Staunch was the captain of the Ultimate Frisbee team this past year and spent many weekends traveling to and from tournaments. After she walked onto the track team her freshman year and realized it wasn’t the right fit, she became involved with the club sport as a way to stay active and have fun. “I went to two practices and the next weekend was the first tournament. I had no idea what I was doing!” Staunch lives a life on the go, from her various extra-curricular activities, to school and to staying active. But she still finds time for her one true love, the Food Network. “I usually turn it on while I’m working out. I guess I have a goal I’m working toward,” she laughs. Although she will be traveling home for the summer, the excitement for the next school year and the work the UNews will do is already palpable. As a former student with medical school aspirations, Staunch has sure hands, and will carry the UNews on to great things.

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never received one from any of the aforementioned recipients of the letter besides the odd and automatic “out of office response.” After receiving no responses, in early April they changed their approach and sent Moran a few short questions ranging from how officers are trained for this policy, how its success is measured, and how often it is implemented. After hearing no response for days, Mayfield sent Moran a follow-up email. Moran responded saying he was out of town and that they would discuss it when he returned. A date was never set as Moran’s “out of office” replies ranged from dates in March to dates in early May. Senators took the next step and emailed CFO David Heimburger, informing him of the steps they have taken to start conversations. A read receipt proved Heimburger opened the email but never responded. SGA senator Bianca Shurn, said, “I think

that it is a reflection of institutional injustice that it has taken so long to have a meeting to even discuss policing on this campus. I urge DPS to be proactive in building better communication with students.” To date, the senators have yet to hear back from Moran after the last correspondence saying he was out of town.

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Staunch is a rising senior and the incoming Editor-in-Chief of the UNews.

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Tuesday, May 1 12:12p.m. TRESPASS WARNING A student contacted Public Safety in regards to an individual seated on a bench outside of Des Peres hall, stating that the inividual had inappropiately touched himself. Officers did locate the individual, who had no affiliation with the University, and he denied the allegation. The reporting student could not be reached for further information. A computer check on the subject met with negative results, and there was no record of the subject having been warned reference trespassing on University property. The subject was released after being photographed and signing a trespass warning form. The subject was entered in the Public Safety master name file as having been warned for trespassing Monday, April 30 8:57p.m. THEFT FROM BUILDING Between 4-26-18, at 6:00a.m. and 4-30-18, at 8:45p.m., person(s) unknown removed the victim’s gray with the blue accents. Specialized bicycle from the bicycle from the apartment breezeway. SLMPD took a phone report; 18-19196. Pro Staff was notified Be a Responsible Billiken STOP. CALL. REPORT. 314-977-3000 witness.slu.edu dps.slu.edu

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‘Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson’ Musical challenges ‘people’s president’

Festivals to frequent By EMMA MARCIAK Contributor

As much as social media might convince us otherwise, I know a lot of you are going to sit around at home for the majority of the summer. Don’t feel attacked, that’s my plan for the summer, too. While relaxing for three months straight sounds fantastic, especially now during finals week, there’s going to be a point where you start to feel bored. When that feeling of boredom hits, just know that there are many solutions. These solutions include hanging out with friends, listening to music or going out to get some food. All of these solutions, however, can be combined into one for an incredible, life-changing

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By MADISYN SIEBERT Staff Writer

The University Theatre took to the stage for the final performance of the semester with the musical, “Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson.” They performed at the Grandel Theatre, as a part of their tour in different theatres across St. Louis for different plays and musicals. The musical centers on the seventh president of the United States of America, Andrew Jackson, played by Blake Howard. The opening number has the ensemble on stage singing the opening number, “Populism, Yea Yea” and sets an appropriate vibe for the punk rock twist on the story of Andrew Jackson’s life. The musical follows Jackson through his life starting at his childhood and explaining the loss of his mother and father (and the shoe cobbler) due to “Indian attacks.” This spawned Jackson’s early hate for the Native Americans and what they stand for, causing him to enroll in the army. He is soon imprisoned by the British and later released.

This led to the musical number, “I’m Not that Guy,” which featured Jackson singing about his wish that someone would stand up for those on the frontier. Flash forward a couple years and Jackson is explaining to a group of bargoers about his encounter with George

The musical centers on the seventh president of the United States of America, Andrew Jackson. Washington before the Spaniards attack. Jackson skillfully defeated them, but was injured in the process, leading to the introduction of Jackson’s soonto-be wife Rachel, played by Haley Dirkes-Jacks. The raunchier scene is depicted with Jackson and Rachel making out and covering each other in blood. Jackson soon comes to realize that he needs to take on the challenge to

protect the frontier people, leading into the song, “I’m so that Guy.” Jackson takes on new goals driving the Native Americans out through the southwest. This is where he adopts his first child, a Native American child he names Lyncoya. The people of Washington shared their concern with Jackson and his work, but Jackson explains how all of his work has only bettered America. Jackson dismisses them and soon comes into the public’s eye with the Battle of New Orleans. He then lost the presidency due to Washington’s corruption as depicted in the musical number, “The Corrupt Bargain.” Jackson then sits at his estate, the Hermitage, for four years until the next election. He ends up winning the election, and then his wife dies from grief. Jackson promises to help the people and do what is best in his wife’s honor with the song, “Public Life.” Once in office, many issues and problems keep ending up at Jackson’s feet that he is forced to absolve, and he is the

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Before I start listing off music festivals that will change your life, I need to give you some advice about what to expect... experience: Music festivals. Before I start listing off music festivals that will change your life, I need to give you some advice about what to expect. First off, expect to not shower for three or more days. Most festivals provide showers, but they cost money and the lines are usually insanely long. Unless you have enough room to bring a portable shower, prepare to get grimy. Second, be prepared to see some...interesting people. A lot of festivals bring in close to one hundred thousand people. There are going to be drugs. It’s best to prepare yourself to see, hear and smell some weird stuff. If you see someone who might need help, give them some water or take them to a medic tent. If that hasn’t scared you away, let’s get on to the fun stuff! The first festival to check out is Bonnaroo. This festival is located in Manchester, Tennessee.

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Odesza wins crowd Alvvays drums up energy By EMMA MARCIAK Contributor

Odesza’s show in St. Louis sold out so fast, they decided to stay in the city an extra day for another show. Not only did they sell out their original show for Friday, but they nearly reached full capacity for the Thursday show. That tells you that St. Louis loves it some Odesza beats. Because I am lazy, I missed out on buying a ticket for the first announced show on Friday. It sold out way faster than I expected, and I cried for a solid four seconds. Luckily, they announced their second show on Thursday, so I regretted those four seconds and bought myself a ticket. Odesza is a duo from Seattle, Washington. They birthed a new sound in the electronic music realm and have inspired many artists since their first release. Their newest album, “A Moment Apart,” was released in September 2017 and was nominated for Best Dance/Electronic Album at the 60th Grammy Awards. On a more personal level, Odesza’s music tends to rip my heart out every time one of their songs is shuffled onto my Spotify because of its beautiful sound and heartfelt lyrics. I’ve always loved Odesza, but I honestly forgot about them for a while. In high school, I had listened to their sophomore album, “In Return,” so much that the sound eventually nauseated me. When I first discovered they released a new album, “A Moment Apart,” my heart skipped a beat. Was I really that ready to let Odesza rip my heart apart again like “In Return” did? The answer was yes, so I listened to “A Moment Apart” all the way through for the first time. I still haven’t recovered, honestly.

The overhead music died down and the lights dimmed. Everyone started screaming. The concert opened with a planet spinning on the background screen. Then, “Intro” started playing with a girl’s voice telling the story of a Russian cosmonaut who went up into space. He’s seeing the Earth spin, slowly getting farther away. He then notices a ticking sound in the dashboard, and he can’t fix it. After a while, it almost becomes torture. He decided the only way to stay sane was to fall in love with the ticking noise. As she tells this story, two men step out on the far left and right stage. Near the end of “Intro,” Odesza comes onto the stage. The men on the far left and right stage are trumpet and trombone players. They erupt into music, and the rumored drumline comes out. Once “Intro” ends, “Bloom” immediately begins. Odesza is dancing, the trumpet and trombone players are playing, and the drum line erupts into their performance. My expectations had already been exceeded. Odesza’s performance included songs from both “In Return” and “A Moment Apart.” There were two confetti explosions, which was a first for me at The Pageant. To be honest, the drumline stole the performance. They were astonishing. When Odesza asked us to cheer for the drumline, Odesza actually had to tell the crowd to stop cheering because we had been going on for so long. Odesza has a beautiful sound to them. Even if I tried to be a picky critic, there’s nothing negative that I have to say. I’ve been to a fair share of concerts, but Odesza was by far one of the most magical shows I’ve ever been to. If any music group had to rip my heart out, I’m glad it’s Odesza.

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Courtesy of Alvvays

By ALEXIS MCSPARREN Copy Editor

The Toronto-based indie pop band, Alvvays, took the stage on Friday, April 27 to a completely sold-out show at The Ready Room. Tickets sold online for months prior at just $15, but in the days leading up to the concert, even third-party ticket vendors were completely sold out with only one ticket left just hours before the show at a whopping price tag of $100. Alvvays was opened up for by Brooklyn-based Frankie Rose, who is promoting “Cage Tropical,” her fourth solo studio album. The packed setlist was awash with distorted and reverberating vocals, vintage synths and fun digital beats with SoCal electric riﬀs sprinkled in, resulting in an upside down atmosphere, reminiscent of the scores of old ‘80s sci-fi films. Rose’s setlist was enhanced by a psychedelic backdrop of alternating digital graphics that moved in tune with each song’s beat. Already high oﬀ the energy from Rose’s set, the sold-out venue went wild as Alvvays quickly took the stage and opened with “Hey,” followed by “Adult Diversion.” The hour-long set included a mix between their latest sophomore album and favorites from their debut self-titled album, released in 2014. The amped-up crowd

seemed to know the words to every song, but “In Undertow,” “Party Police,” “Dreams Tonite” and “Archie, Marry Me” drew out the most deafening cheers from the crowd within the intimate venue. Lead vocalist Molly Rankin shined on stage like a bright beacon in her all-white getup and platinum blonde hair as her vocals throughout the set were flawless; there were virtually no diﬀerences between the live versions and the studio versions throughout the night. In between songs, she would give the crowd anecdotes about their day spent in St. Louis, which included a trip to the City Museum. “I don’t see how that’s legal!” said Rankin, when describing the caged crawling spaces surrounding the walls and ceilings throughout the museum. The five-piece band came back on stage for a reprise, ending the night with “Next of Kin,” as Rankin allowed the crowd to take over the lyrics during parts. The last song left the crowd just as wild and restless as before the band came on, until the venue turned the lights on to let everyone know that the show was over. Although Alvvays could have easily filled a larger venue, The Ready Room provided an intimate experience for the audience to bond together over their shared love for the band’s music.

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‘Fests’: Musical experiences Continued from Page 6

It lasts four days from Thursday to Sunday, June 7-10. The theme is to “radiate positivity,” which means to try to keep a positive attitude at the festival at all times. Everyone who attends the festival is expected to treat everyone like a friend. “Highfive Friday” is where everyone high-fives random strangers on the Friday at the festival. It puts a smile on your face and helps you make new friends easily. The festival does a great job of getting a large range of artists for all music tastes. There’s country, rap, electronic and pop; they even have a comedy lineup. Be prepared to camp or fight the traffic every night. The next festival to check out is Electric Forest. This festival is located in Rothbury, Michigan in the middle of a beautiful forest. They play into the theme well, too, with whimsical, dreamy decorations. The festival has two weekends, June 21-24 and June 28-July 1; you choose

which one you want to go to. The lineups are almost identical with only a few acceptances. The music range is not as big as Bonnaroo’s, but if you like electronic, rap or headbanging dubstep, this festival is ideal for you. Camping options include regular or forest camping. Camp in a field or under the trees for an additional fee. The last festival to check out is Bunbury Music Festival. This festival is located in Cincinnati, Ohio. It lasts three days from Friday to Sunday, June 1-3. Bunbury is way more mellow and can be compared to Loufest here in St. Louis. There is no camping, so be prepared to fight off the traffic every night if you stay for the headliner. However, you get the opportunity to shower every day, which is a bonus if you like being squeaky clean. The music range is all over the place, so everyone can find an artist they like. The festival is right on the riverbank, so if you get tired, you can take a break in the shade, watch people kayak on the river and grab a famous $8 lemonade. Yes, it’s $8, but the lemonade will change your damn life. If none of these festivals seemed like a good fit for you, more music festivals to check out would be Beale Street, Rolling Loud, Shaky Beats, Hangout Fest, Electric Daisy Carnival, or Firefly.

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“people’s president,” doing whatever he believes is best for them. Soon enough though, he is reminded of where he came from and how the Native Americans are attacking his people. He then makes the executive decision after meeting with his friend Black-Fox, played by Michael Lanham, to drive the Indians out, making way for the song, “The Saddest Song.” The end of the musical reflects on Jackson’s past as he gets an honorary doctorate from Harvard. He is described as doing amazing things for the American people while other call him “the American Hitler.”

It finishes off with the song, “Second Nature” before the cast took their final bows while singing, “The Hunters of Kentucky.” This musical overall was on the unusual side, full of cursing, big hair and tight pants. The cast did an amazing job with the musical, making it their own with their own little quips, my favorite being a quip at “Hamilton.” The voices were seamless together and engaging with the audience. They made the show something to remember, climbing all over the set and making their way into the audience. The show itself was a bit problematic and made the viewer feel uncomfortable at times. The way they address certain issues are not current with the time and make the viewers also realize how terrible and racist early America truly was. It makes one wonder whether President Jackson truly was an American hero, which, I believe, is ultimately what the musical encourages you to think.

The show itself was a bit problematic and...[made] the viewers also realize how terrible and racist early America truly was.

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SLU Spring Sights By TRENTON ALMGREN-DAVIS & REBECCA LIVIGNI Photo Editors

The sights of dogwoods budding, tulips blossoming, dogs walking and students hanging out in hammocks surface during the spring at Saint Louis University.

May 3, 2018

FTKolor Run

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By REBECCA LIVIGNI Photo Editor

The path of the race took students and runners from Tegeler field through baseball and softball fields and past Chaifetz arena to stop by the Billiken statue.

(Top) Junior Chandler Beck laughs as he tastes the blue powder in his mouth after a volunteer accidentally threw a cup of color straight into his face.

(Bottom) Students covered in pink, blue and green powder jump on the count of three as they cross the finish line, declaring â&#x20AC;&#x153;FTK!â&#x20AC;?

(Left) SLU student smiles as he dodges teal green-colored powder, the last station before the finish line. (Top) The cloud of powder blows in the wind around students, and into their hair, clothes, mouths and eyes. (Bottom) Freshman Katie Vaeth giggles as she gets covered in the blue powder at the first color station near the softball fields.

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BOBBY STILWELL Sports Editor

GRANT MAYFIELD Identity Editor

The biggest highlight of my time in campus media has got to be running Facebook Live coverage during protests following the Jason Stockley verdict. Following the verdict, students marched into Grand Dining Hall and I had an exchange with a university administrator in which I coined the phrase of my time with UNews: “I’M MEDIA!” The phrase has grown to define the journalist I strive to be in the future.

It’s hard to believe four years is already over. I want to take this time to thank the depthless void of nothingness that surrounds our dying planet. I’m nothing with or without you. Eat Arby’s.

NATALIE RIOPELLE Arts Editor College is full of new experiences, people and opportunities. After these four long years, I’ve gotta say, it really was perfectly adequate.

Senior Sendoffs By REBECCA LIVIGNI Photo Editor

ALEXIS MCSPARREN Copy Editor During my time as a copy editor, I’ve had more than my fair share of sitting down to read others’ work, only to ask myself several times “Should this be capitalized?” It’s been a long journey of managing my internal battle over repeatedly axing the Oxford comma. As my long-lost godmother, Julie Andrews, would say, “Adieu, SLU.”

SKYLER MILTON Copy Editor I enjoyed sitting on my ass and reading everyone else’s work. It is not the amount of work that makes your role important but the amount of heart. And I truly put my heart into this newsroom. Thank you for all of the memories.

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NISH GORCZYCA Design Editor I’m very happy that I had the chance to make some pretty pictures this year. My love for Comic Sans and Papyrus has grown exponentially. I would like to thank Adobe, Tinder, coffee, the demon that inhabits my soul, Pinterest and everyone who told me not to pursue art because there’s no future in it. You were right.

MEGAN ANTHONY Editor-in-Chief I’m still not really sure how I ended up here, but it’s been fun and I’m proud to say I didn’t have a petition circle around asking for my removal. To the UNews and to all who walked through its orderly chaos, thanks for the mems and the friends.

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Saint Louis University Athletics DETERMINED: Junior pitcher Miller Hogan gets set in the wind-up. Hogan has improved since he joined the team and has loved everything about being a Billiken.

Hogan loves being a Billiken, enjoys every challenge By Erin McClelland Staﬀ Writer

Saint Louis’ baseball team currently leads the A-10 with just 10 games remaining in the regular season, nine of which are in conference. Starting pitcher, junior and sports business major Miller Hogan has helped lead the team to the 28-15 season record and 14-1 record in the A-10 with his seven wins and two shutouts. Hogan comes to St. Louis from Overland Park, Kansas where he began playing tee-ball at the age of four. He attended Blue Valley Southwest High School just a year after it was opened so “[he] and [his] friends got to lay the foundation for the baseball program.” Hogan said, “I formed some life-long friendships over those four years, and winning a state championship really solidified that.”

SLU was one of the few Division 1 schools that recruited Hogan and he “really liked the coaching staﬀ and success of the program before [he] got here.” He really enjoys being able to spend so much time with his teammates as an athlete, and he feels as though they have developed into a family more than just a team. Hogan has played a large role in the success of the baseball team this season. He has received two A-10 Pitcher of the Week awards. His favorite pitch he has learned to throw is his slider because “[he]taught [him]self how to throw it over the years and [has had] to tinker with it a lot, but it has been one of [his] best pitches this year.” He attributes his overwhelming success to all the people who have helped him develop as a player over the years, but mostly to his family because “they have never

doubted that [he] could make it happen.” He said, “They have always supported my goals for baseball, sometimes even more than I have.” After being selected to finish first in a preseason poll, the Billikens so far have lived up to that prediction. Hogan believes this success has been due to the number of experienced players that returned to the team for this season and how close they have all gotten. “It really helps that we all want to play for each other and it keeps us focused on the ultimate goal of making a regional [playoﬀ ],” said Hogan. They all share the same goal of winning the conference and making a run in a regional for the national tournament this season. Some of Hogan’s favorite memories as a SLU student athlete so far have been last year’s conference tournament where “after

losing the first game [they] rallied back to win the next two. Although [they] didn’t win the tournament, [they] played some of [their] best baseball of the season over those two days and [they] really felt like [they] left everything [they] had on the field.” Another fun memory includes playing in Busch Stadium. “It was a really cool experience to play on a big stage like that,” said Hogan. He is hoping that his time playing in Busch Stadium as a Billiken won’t be his last in a major league ballpark because Hogan is planning on pursuing a professional baseball career after this year. As for the rest of this season, if the Billikens finish the season as strong as they’ve been playing, they shouldn’t have any trouble clinching the conference title and earning a berth to the NCAA tournament.

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Saint Louis University Athletics PROPEL: Sophomore Ethan Erusha clears the bar during a meet. Erusha walked on last year, made the team, and is excited for the rest of his SLU career.

Ethan Erusha: Making it a great day By Sam Glass Staﬀ Writer

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With the final meet of the season coming up this weekend, SLU Track and Field jumper Ethan Erusha has been working hard to live up to his personal mantra, “make it a great day.” Erusha has been pushing himself to do just that since he was a kid. In high school, Erusha was a highly competitive athlete playing multiple sports on top of his track and field career. When he initially started his college career, he had no intention of continuing his athletic career. “I came here to play school,” as he puts it. But upon arrival, Erusha said he “missed the competitive aspect.” To stomp his competitive bug, Erusha took the initiative and talked to the coaches and tried out for the track and field team. He made it onto the team as a freshman walk

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Erusha does two jumps, the triple and high jump. When he arrived as a freshman there were only three high jumpers who competed in the high jump. Fast forward a year later and there are several different athletes competing in different jumps. The addition of these athletes has been everything for Erusha. “Last year there wasn’t a jump squad, so there wasn’t really a team aspect, but this year there’s a bunch of freshmen additions and a lot of jumpers, so there’s a team aspect to jumping,” said Erusha. “We all get to pump each other up and get excited when somebody else does well.” Having teammates to support and to push each other has been one of Erusha’s favorite parts of the season. When fellow high jumper, Alex Olsen, broke the school indoor

WHO TO CHEER BOB BAFFERT When it comes to the Kentucky Derby, trainer Bob Baffert is already a winner, with four of his horses having won the Kentucky Derby. Baffert’s entry for this Saturday’s race, Justify, is currently the morning line favorite.

record in the first meet of the season, Erusha was ecstatic and it set the jumpers up for a good season. “Whenever somebody else does well, I feel better about it,” said Erusha. Through the cold winter practices, running and jumping in snow and rain, the team has pushed on to the end of the season where they compete in the A-10 Championship at George Mason University. Harboring a small heel injury for the past month, Erusha has only been able to triple jump. Feeling confident in his triple after his best jump of the season at the Tom Botts Invitational, he is looking to get back into his high jump. The A-10 Championship plays differently from other meets in the season. “Before now, I’m just trying to jump as far as I can, as high as I possibly can, but in the conference meet I’m trying to place as high as I can,” Erusha said. He explained how

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when high jumping, it is important to make a good first jump because that can break a tie. All the work and training it takes to perform at meets makes life a little bit more challenging for student athletes at SLU. Erusha is a biomedical engineering major, which is often regarded as one of the most challenging degrees at SLU. “I miss a lot of days of school,” said Erusha. “I have to teach myself a lot of things and learn it myself or see professors at office hours.” Dedication, a quality Erusha picked up from track, is how he stays on top of his school work and keeps himself motivated. That motivation continues to drive Erusha at the final meet of the season the weekend before exams, where he is looking to “Make it a great day.”

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WASHINGTON REDSKINS According to a report by the New York Times, the Washington Redskins required their cheerleaders to pose topless for photos. Although no sex was involved, cheerleaders reported that it felt like the team was “pimping us out.”

MLB PITCHERS Major-league batters are striking out more often than they record hits. This isn’t just bad for hitters, fewer balls in play means more time for paying fans to sit and watch players standing around doing nothing.

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Friday, May 4

Saturday, May 5

Sunday, May 6

Wednesday, May 9

Thursday, May 10

Friday, May 11

Saturday, May 12

Baseball 6 p.m. vs. Davidson

Track & Field A-10 Championships Softball 12 p.m./2 p.m. vs. George Washington

Track & Field A-10 Championships Softball 12 p.m. vs. George Washington

Softball A-10 Championships

Softball A-10 Championships Baseball 11 a.m./2 p.m. @ St. Bonaventure

Softball A-10 Championships Baseball 11 a.m. @ St. Bonaventure

Trenton Almgren-Davis / The University News SMILES: Junior outfielder Lauren Lomax and Head Coach Christy Connoyer share a laugh. Lomax scored oﬀ mistakes by the opposing team at La Salle and against Indiana State.

Softball carries momentum into Senior Weekend By Bobby Stilwell Sports Editor

SLU Softball dropped quite a few games before sweeping La Salle on the road and beating Indiana State at home. Fordham came to town for the first three-game home series all season on Saturday, April 21, and Sunday, April 22. In the first game of Saturday’s doubleheader, SLU was only able to muster a lone run in the first, with senior infielder Allie Macfarlane scoring oﬀ a single from senior infielder Alyssa Tarquinio. The Billikens held the Rams scoreless until the fifth when they tallied a single run, with three more in the sixth. The Billikens couldn’t rally, falling 4-1.

In the second game, the Rams struck early with a two-run homer in the first and two more tallies in the second. In SLU’s half of the second, sophomore designated hitter Kaylea Chappelle singled up the left field line and scored oﬀ a single from freshman catcher Alyssa Chavez. The Rams tallied once more in both the fifth and seventh. SLU’s other run came in the sixth, on the exact same play as the second—Chavez batted in Chappelle. SLU ended up falling 6-2. The Billikens returned to the field for a single game on Sunday, April 22. Fordham scored three runs in the first, all oﬀ homeruns. In the SLU half of the first, Chappelle singled to left center, scoring two runs. Three more SLU runs scored in

the second, with a homerun from freshman outfielder Sadie Wise. Fordham tallied three more in the top of the fifth, but an unusual turn of events came with two outs as Fordham’s head coach was ejected from the game. Despite the ejection, Fordham tallied twice more in the second, with SLU falling 8-5 in the final game of the series. Looking to rebound, the Billikens hosted Southeast Missouri State for a doubleheader on Wednesday, April 25. In the first game, the Redhawks scored once in the second and four times in the third before the Billikens posted their lone run in the fourth. On the play, Tarquinio batted in freshman outfielder Kat Lane. The Redhawks tallied twice more in the

sixth. The Billikens ultimately fell 7-1 in game one. Game two was much closer. The Redhawks’ sole run came in the first oﬀ an RBI single. The Redhawks almost made it a 2-0 game, but freshman infielder Maria Connell, Tarquinio and junior catcher Kaylyn Breitbach worked in tandem to throw out that second run at the plate. It was an offensive drought on the SLU side, with only two hits for the Billikens in the 1-0 loss. Despite the loss, junior pitcher Kallen Loveless only gave up five hits and a single run in seven innings of work.

See “Rally” on Page 18

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Tennis wraps up season

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Saint Louis University Athletics ABOVE: Senior Juan Calero stretches on a backhand. Calero was one of three Billikens to post a win in the singles matches at the A-10 Conference Championships. BELOW: Sophomore Mariluz Rojo hits a forehand over the net. Rojo, along with sophomore Cassie McKenzie, posted a win in the No. 1 doubles match at the A-10 Conference Championship.

Trenton Almgren-Davis / The University News HUSTLE: Junior infielder Kaylyn Breitbach chases down a Missouri State runner. Loveless credits this to what she calls her “style of pitching.” She gets hitters to “pound [the ball] into the ground so that [SLU] can play defense.” Head Coach Christy Connoyer concurred, calling her performance “a diﬀerence maker.” The Billikens hit the road, traveling to La Salle for a weekend series against the Explorers on Saturday, April 28 and Sunday, April 29. In the first game, La Salle hit a solo homerun in the first. The Billikens more than answered in the fourth, with Chavez blasting a three-run shot over the left field wall. Macfarlane added to that tally in the fifth, hitting an RBI single up the left side. La Salle tallied twice in the sixth, but SLU answered back in the seventh. Macfarlane smacked an RBI double to right center, and Chappelle smacked an RBI single to right field. La Salle tallied another run in their half of the seventh, but it wasn’t enough in the 6-4 victory. Loveless shut out the Explorers in game two, a 2-0 win for the Billikens. SLU’s offense in the game capitalized on La Salle’s

mistakes. In the third, the Explorers walked in a run. In the fifth, junior outfielder Lauren Lomax scored oﬀ a wild pitch. In Sunday’s game, Wise hit a two-run blast over the left field wall in the first, but La Salle rallied with four runs in the inning. SLU tied the game in the third, with a solo shot from Chappelle and Chavez RBI single. Chappelle gave the Billikens the lead in the sixth with a two-RBI single to left field, and SLU clinched the sweep with the 6-4 victory. The Billikens hosted Indiana State on Wednesday, May 2 for the final non-conference game of the season. SLU won 1-0 over the Sycamores, but on a very unusual play: Macfarlane grounded to the pitcher with the bases loaded. Instead of throwing home, the pitcher threw to first, allowing Lomax to score. George Washington comes to town for a three-game series on Saturday, May 5 and Sunday, May 6. Saturday’s doubleheader and Sunday’s single game start at noon, with the seniors set to be honored after Sunday’s game.

Saint Louis University Athletics By Monica Ryan Associate Sports Editor

Last week, SLU Men’s and Women’s Tennis wrapped up their seasons at their respected Atlantic-10 Conference Championships. The men, seeded 7, started their tournament April 26 at the USTA National Campus in Orlando, Florida. against No. 10 seed Fordham. The Billikens picked up the doubles point, when all three doubles pairs won their matches. Senior David Ferragut, senior Juan Calero and sophomore Justin Nogalski all beat their opponents in singles to win the matchup 4-0. They then advanced to the quarterfinal match on April 27, the following day against No. 2 seed Davidson. The Nogalski broth-

ers, senior John Nogalski and his younger brother, Justin Nogalski, won their doubles match, but it wasn’t enough to earn SLU the point. The Billikens went on to lose in singles, ending their last match of the season 0-4. The men finished their season 9-10. The women competed in the Atlantic 10 Conference Championship on April 25 as the ninth seed against Fordham, the No. 8 seed. Sophomores Cassie McKenzie and Mariluz Rojo found success in their doubles match playing at No. 1, but the Billikens lost at the No. 2 and No. 3. Fordham then took over, going 3-0 in singles to clinch the win against SLU. The match finished 4-1, ending the women’s season. The women’s season had a final record of 7-13.

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Ranked choice voting explained

Jakob Benedetti Staff Writer

Ranked Choice Voting (RCV for short) is as simple as it sounds; on election day, instead of just picking one candidate per race, voters rank the various options in order of preference. For example, in the 2016 election voters could have ranked Jill Stein of the Green Party or Gary Johnson of the Libertarian Party first, without fearing that by voting for a third-party candidate they would throw the election to someone they really didn’t want winning. That’s because since voters rank the candidates they wish to cast a vote for, the entirety of their preferences are recorded, and election judges can conduct instant runoﬀs. Here’s how it works: voters rank the candidates, and the candidate who receives the least number of votes in the first round, i.e. the least number of “1” ranks, gets eliminated. All the people who ranked that per-

son first will still have their votes counted, except now, in the first round of the instant runoﬀ, their votes will count for whoever they ranked second. Continuing with that, if whoever they ranked second gets eliminated in the second round of the instant runoﬀ, then their vote will count for whoever they ranked third. This process continues until a candidate receives a majority of votes and is declared the winner. By having voters express the totality of their preference, rather than just checking a box and moving on, there’s several real benefits. First and most importantly, the outcome of the election— whether it’s a race for Congress or President or state legislator—will more accurately reflect the will of the voters. This is critical as America is supposed to be a democracy and any reform we can enact to improve the quality of representation should be enacted. Secondly,

when an RCV system is used, voter turnout increases significantly, as exemplified when it nearly tripled in San Francisco after enacting RCV. This makes sense: when people have more choices and are actually able to choose between a field of viable candidates, they’re more likely to think their vote matters, and they’re right. Thirdly, third-party and independent candidates will finally have a real chance at winning, eﬀectively breaking the two-party duopoly and making races that were previously considered “safe blue” or “safe red” to be competitive. Not only w o u l d this thoroughly shake up American politics, it would save voters who wish to support t h i r d party candidates right now from being berated by partisans who insist that accepting this duopoly is the only legitimate way to engage politically. By taking into account the whole picture of voters’ preferences, the idea that people

“By taking into account the whole picture of voters’ preferences, the idea that people need to vote for ‘the lesser of two evils’ would be abolished”

need to vote for “the lesser of two evils” would be abolished, and replaced with a uniquely democratic process that allows for better representation and the opportunity to vote for the greater good without fear. RCV would have a profound eﬀect on elections at all levels of government, especially in states with strong traditions of supporting independent candidates. One such state, Maine, is currently experimenting with RCV, as it joins a number of states and cities that have used RCV at one level or another for years. According to a Maine ballot measure overwhelmingly passed in 2016, the 2018 Maine primaries will be the first Congressional elections to use an RCV system. The results of these elections will be interesting, especially considering Sen. Angus King of Maine, who is up for reelection this year is an independent. Perhaps the most intriguing part about ranked choice voting, however, is that its utility is only increased when combined with other political reforms. For example, some have argued that by combining RCV with something like California’s top-two primary system, the need for party-specific primaries would disappear as voters simply don’t have to rank candidates or par-

ties they don’t want to cast a vote for. By combining RCV with another reform that would allow for the drawing of multi-member legislative districts, all the relative benefits of RCV would be gained as would greater minority representation. This would mean that in solidly blue or red districts with a sizeable independent or other-party minority, voters for the “losing” side would still receive representation, but in districts that truly are solidly for one party or another, then the results of the election would reflect that. These reforms may be far from the mainstream, but they aren’t without advocates in Washington D.C., and as more Americans realize the brokenness of our current system and resolve to do something about it, then one can expect support for political reforms like these to increase. In addition, RCV could be uniquely popular both with progressive voters who want to move toward a more democratic voting system, and conservative voters who are unwilling to abolish the electoral college completely; by fusing the two systems and simply having each state’s election use RCV, the benefits of RCV could be gained while maintaining the existing system and even mitigating some of its negative aspects.

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Goodbye Lannex

Grant Mayfield Identity Editor

“State ID, Student ID!” Reggie yelled down the stairs to the waiting line. On Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, you welcomed us with open arms. This year’s graduating seniors have seen the demise of several vital watering holes, and though mainstays like Humps and Diabs may have closed in recent years, you remain. Whether we called you Lannex, The Lex, Lanny, Heaven or sometimes Hell, you always treated us in exactly the manner we deserved. I remember the first time we met. It was a steamy August night, and I had just turned 21. After trekking across campus, dodging rogue fountains and post-Vandy freshman, we started the walk down Spring Street. Thick smoke billowed across the street in front of us. Someone wondered out loud, “Is something on fire?” But as we turned the corner, we realized it was the infamous dance floor fog, billowing out of the front doors and beckoning us inside. That’s when our love affair began. For the entirety of my Junior and Senior years, more Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays than I’d care to count were filled with your sticky floors, stained pool tables and smoky dance floors. Our time together has taught me many things from how to fight your way to the bar for a billy bucket to how to hide your face when the lights come on at 3 a.m. Your walls are lined with neon lights, dart boards and although the books are superglued to the shelves, it hasn’t stopped us all from stealing them. But you don’t care. You’re Lannex. On those stormiest of nights, only the most loyal of us have ventured to

your doors. You don’t judge our matted hair and damp clothes. You just pour us lemon drops and play “Back That Azz Up” by Juvenile. But there is one location within your walls that fully epitomizes the way I, and so many others, feel about you. It’s not the front bar and it’s not the back bar. It’s not the high top tables and it’s not the dance floor booths. It is, and always will be, “The Stage.” There’s nothing quite like the feeling one gets looking out over a sea of people that includes your best friend, your ex, that kid in your Theology class and a newlywed couple with their bridal party. That image, lit by strobes and neon, is more iconically SLU than any of us would care to admit. Now, with graduation approaching, we must think about our futures; our future careers, our future lives. But it is also the time to think about you, Lannex, and your future. What will become of you as the land around you is redeveloped into a thriving retail establishment for rich white people from the County. Will you be forced to replace the two-thirds of your trademark glowing sign that is currently burned out? Will STL PD crack down on your numerous code violations? And will our children and our children’s children have to spend their late nights at “curated craft breweries” and “upscale food halls.” Not if I have anything to say about it. We only have a few weeks left of your debauchery and mild hedonism and we intend to make the most of it. You have provided a generation of Billikens with unrememberable memories and for that, we owe you a great debt. And though others may come and go throughout our lives, we know that you will always be there. For better or for worse. Until death or city ordinance do us part. So goodbye, Lannex, and thank you. And like we’ve all heard... *Bouncer voice* “Everybody out. Time to Go.”

“You just pour us lemon drops and play ‘Back That Azz Up’ by Juvenile.”

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Guest Essay Considering a career abroad? Bridget Donovan Graduating Senior at SLU

The better part of my senior year consisted of about 30 tabs opened on my computer at all times. I would spend hours of my night searching (instead of doing homework, I must admit) LinkedIn, Indeed and just about every job site out there trying to find a way to pursue an international finance career in a foreign country. I wrote cover letter upon cover letter trying to convince companies that they needed to employ me, a soon-to-be college grad with pretty much zero experience in international finance and a lot of experience in happy hours. I found the most opportunities for Americans working in business and engineering for corporate companies in Europe and Asia, who could aﬀord to sponsor an out-of-country worker’s visa. One thing I got used to very quickly was rejection. I woke up almost every morning of the fall semester with some sort of rejection email, usually automated, saying some form of “Sorry, but the applicant pool was so talented and they will keep my resume on hand for future positions.” What I learned through this process and what I will continue to preach is to apply for everything; you never know what is going to work out and what company is going to see you as a cultural and skills fit—and a few did! The application process for jobs abroad is extremely rigourous. I had to send in college transcripts, high school transcripts, ACT

scores and high school AP scores. Once they found my transcripts and test scores adequate, I was sent hours of online tests to complete. Companies had me complete everything from personality exams to strenuous standardized tests, some of which took nearly 4 hours, in order to be able to compare talent across countries, since GPA doesn’t translate worldwide. I failed some exams, but scored well on others and was invited to several video interviews. This stage was a Skype-like inter view which required me to answer about an hour of technical and personality questions with a member of HR. I set way too many alarms at 3:45 a.m. to dress up in a business suit (still left my sweatpants on, though) for 4 a.m. interviews, which is 1 p.m. in Europe. I did many of these on the bottom floor of the Coronado as to not wake my roommates. Doing mental math and finance equations is not the easiest in the middle of the day, let alone in the middle of the night. But even though I struggled through those early mornings, a few companies decided they would

take a chance with me and invited me to their assessment center. The assessment center is perhaps the most drastic diﬀerence between the American and the European hiring processes. At this stage, the top 10-20 individuals being considered for the job will be flown to the company headquarters, all expenses paid including flights, hotels and food. I was invited to two of these assessment centers in Europe, one for KAMAX in Frankf ur t , G e r m a n y, and one for H&M Cor p orate in Stockholm, Sweden. Both of these assessment centers were basically 2-day long interviews. They consisted of case studies presented to a panel, math tests, timed spatial recognition tests, personality and technical interviews and teamwork activities. During this time, a panel of 10 managers and VPs who work for the company judge you on your performance. After assessment center, there is a gruelling two week period while you wait for results. I was so anxious that I checked my email in the middle of the night and even on spring break. I had the fortune

“Apply for everything; you never know what is going to work out and what company is going to see you as a cultural and skills fit”

of getting both job oﬀers! I decided to accept the financial controller position at H&M Corporate in Stockholm, Sweden. H&M oﬀered a more competitive salary in what in my opinion is a more happening and young city. I also felt working in the clothing industry for a renowned company would align well with my future goals to work in the retail outdoor industry for brands like REI and Patagonia. The benefit of international jobs can include thousands of dollars towards relocation for international employees. They will pay all my relocation costs and even give me a free apartment for the first three months! My advice to other students looking for an international position is to not limit yourself. You never know what companies are looking for, so be confident and apply to everything, even if you think you don’t have a chance. Look for positions that excite you and you are passionate about, and it will make interviews easy. You will be giving honest answers instead of trying to tell the interviewer what they want to hear. Finally, study for interviews. Know the company, the product, the market and the company values that resonate with you the most. Be adaptable, be flexible and have high energy and you may find yourself living in a sweet country and having something great to throw on a resume.

Opinions & Editorials

May 3, 2018

Editorial

#SaveStudentNewsrooms The University News Editorial Board In the world of Facebook algorithms and biased news organizations, student media has become increasingly relevant as a source of reliable,relevant information and a learning tool. Campus journalists are charged with reporting the good, the bad, the mundane and hopefully, at least a few moments that restore your faith in humanity. The University News is an independent news source that has been operating out of Saint Louis University for nearly 100 years. There is tremendous value in a newspaper operating outside of the authority of a University, and it has been a source of pride for generations of editorial staff. The newspaper is completely funded by advertising; the only thing requested from the University, as stated in our charter, is adequate space, furniture, phone lines and internet access. Now, we are asking for its respect, too. Last week, UNews staff were informed that we were being moved from our current space in BSC suite 243. As we are not a chartered student organization, we do not apply for space every year, nor does SGA determine where we reside. However, a committee of higher ed professionals chose to offer our space to the SGA as potential space for CSOs without involving newspaper staff in the conversation. Effectively, a deal was made without all players being present at the bargain-

ing table and we’re calling the process into question. The fact that this happened without our knowledge is concerning on many levels but most disturbingly, it calls into question how much respect student media receives from administration. A year ago, SLU-TV was abruptly relocated from their studio space as well. They now use two closet sized rooms within the KSLU suite to produce three weekly videos. The CSOs that moved into their space mainly use the room for storage. One reason members of SLUTV were given for moving to a smaller space was that the work they produce is only for themselves and not for the SLU community, but over the past year SLUTV has expanded their line-up, producing segments covering campus news, sports and humorous human interest features. Which raises the question: What does student media provide SLU? First and foremost, we report the news. Secondly, we provide a forum for discussion, whether that be online, on social media or in the classrooms with a physical copy of our paper in your hands. Next, we prepare students for life after college. The Economist Intelligence survey reports that the number one skill employers look for on applications is critical thinking and problem solving skills, followed by collaboration and communication, all learning outcomes

that are attributed to student media. Finally, we are vital to media literacy. Student journalists take in-depth classes to understand the fundamental democratic role of the media. We gain real-life experiences that enable us to encourage our peers to seek out opinions differing from their own and to engage in conversations with those who stand across the political isle. We encourage other students to engage with and to learn about others, something essential to the Jesuit mission. This year specifically, we have worked to include all voices across campus, including our SLU Madrid campus. When institutions preach diversity and inclusion,they cannot ignore the outlets that make it possible. Many students that make up our three student media organizations, the UNews, SLU-TV and KSLU, are communication majors, the ninth most popular major at SLU. Between the years of 2013 and 2017, the number of communication majors has declined. It is not unreasonable to connect the department’s drop in enrollment to a lack of support student media receives from the school. Consider a prospective student, passionate about news, looking at a broadcast team that only receives enough funding for half of a camera or a newspaper designing its layouts with seven-year-old software. Will this potential student find any of that worth the expense of SLU?

The lack of support for student media from SLU is something that will come to haunt it in the years to come. The fact of the matter is that as local media outlets lose more resources, student media is poised to fill in some of the void. Our student communities expand much farther than the campus border, and that notion rings even more true at SLU as students are encouraged again and again to reach out and to serve, which we make the argument, is exactly what the Unews does with every issue it puts together in suite 243. From protests during Trump’s inauguration to “This is what a family looks like” following the Stockley verdict, we put out a quality product every two weeks because we have a space that is comfortable, adequate and gives us a sense of community. With the construction of Grand and Spring, additional working spaces now exist all over campus, and we have to wonder why the administration chose to come after this newsroom. Our space is one of collaboration, learning, creating, socializing and serving our community. Confining our space to one-person offices, where we are cloistered and hidden from the public, severely impacts our efforts to do so. And yet, the news never stops and journalism functions outside of space.

May 3, 2018