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SLUCare proposed for Pevely site Sustainability: University’s latest acquisitions augment real estate holdings

Innovation key to progress

By BRIAN BOYD News Editor

Saint Louis University announced plans to destroy the Pevely Dairy complex, located on Chouteau Avenue and Grand Boulevard, and build a new facily for SLUCare, the University’s physician practice.

In his 2011 August message to the SLU community, University President Lawrence Biondi, S.J., announced the purchase of the Pevely Dairy complex.

At the time, the University’s intentions for the St. Louis landmark remained unclear.

According to a University press release, the project is a continuation of SLU’s effort to improve the area surrounding the SLU campuses, which includes construction of the $82 million Doisy Research Center and the addition of an education union on the Health Sciences Campus.

The University “expects to invest millions of dollars” into the property, which is located across from the DRC. A specific amount was not given.

The Pevely complex had been a part of the St. Louis community since 1919. In 2008, the building closed its doors permanently due to downsizing, leaving hundreds out of work.

SLU purchased the three buildings that comprise the Pevely complex from Bruce Development and business partner Rick Yackey. The group originally intended to use the space for rental lofts.

Bruce Development also owns the University Heights loft apartments on Laclede Boulevard, located across from SLU’s campus.

According to the press release, SLU’s investment in the building is essential not only for the University, but also the St. Louis community.

SLUCare generates more than $250 million in revenue annually and employs more than 550 physicians. The press release stated that SLUCare has outgrown the cur-

Program evolves

By CHARLES BOWLES Staff Writer

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The Pevely complex, located on Chouteau Avenue and Grand Boulevard, will serve as a new facility for SLUCare, which currently serves 500,000 patients annually. rent Midtown facility, which serves nearly 500,000 patients every year, and that the purchase of the Pevely complex will benefit the health care provider.

Despite SLU boasting its highest population total in history, the building will not be used for student housing, as many members of the University community had ideally suggested.

“I am not aware of any plans to expand student housing at this time,” Kent Porterfield, vice president of student development, said.

Sophomore Tavon Wilson said that he thinks the University needs more housing

options, but made the right move by not choosing the Pevely complex.

“I wish there was more housing selections, but I don’t think the Pevely building would be the best place for it,” Wilson said.

Sophomore physical therapy student Mark Ladd said he thinks that using the Pevely complex as housing would aid students who have the majority of their classes on the Health Sciences Campus.

“I think that the Pevely building would have been a great opportunity for student housing,” Ladd said. “This could have benefitted the students that have to shuttle or

carpool every day to get to the medical campus.”

Although the purchase of SLUCare may not directly benefit student residency, the new SLUCare facility may have beneficial effects on the community as a whole.

“A new doctor’s office is critical to meeting the needs of our physicians, our medical students and residents, and, most importantly, our patients,” the University said.

“SLUCare strives to provide the best patient-centered care in the region, and a first-class facility with enhanced resources will provide the space we need to match the quality of that care.”

Businessmen, attorneys, information technology specialists, engineers and a professional chef are just some of the students at one of Saint Louis University’s newest and most innovative master degree programs. In its second year with a variety of different students, the Sustainability Degree Program in the Center for Sustainability is the only program of its kind in the Midwest.

Sustainability is not just about “going green.”

The program is intended to train leaders to understand issues surrounding society’s increasing use of decreasing resources. The program integrates knowledge on sustainable business practices, as well as effective social and policy processes, and integrates an innovative design and engineering approach to sustainability.

The program focuses on multiple aspects of sustainability. It may address issues regarding real estate and environmental law, or creating more efficient business supply chains in order to have more direct sales and distribution of products. The program also addresses public policy on various environmental and management issues in local and state governments, including protecting water quality in lake and steams, increasing green building standards and lobbying in Jefferson City, Mo. “At first I had a narrow focus on what this program could be, but now I recognize the more broad focus and far reaching possibilities of this

program,” David Webb, a current student and program manager for the center, said.

The Center for Sustainability was launched in 2010 as a master’s degree program with a unique collaboration between the College of Arts and Sciences, the John Cook School of Business, Parks College of Engineering, Aviation and Technology and the College of Education and Public Service to create a crossdisciplinary degree.

Since its inception, the Center for Sustainability has received more than $7 million in direct grants. The center has also given more than $200,000 in grants to collaborating faculty, to pursue innovative research in earth and atmospheric sciences, dietetics and nutrition, and biology and chemistry.

“We are doing a lot of innovative things and trying to push the envelope what people think of when they think about sustainability,” Tim Keane, executive director of the program, said.

The program recently hired Tom Tangaro as the new director of partnerships and collaboration. Tangaro worked for Anheuser Busch InBev for 32 years, where he worked as the head of Global Hop and Enzyme Procurement, and developed and implemented strategies supporting company-wide best practices, supplier partnerships and vertical integration programs.

“I have connections with a number of companies,” Tangaro said. “I am excited about all of the possibilities we have in bringing the resources of See “Center” on Page 3

Local health center serves the underprivileged SLU community volunteers are ‘crucial to Casa de Salud’

By MARK CAMPOS Staff Writer

Translated from Spanish as “The House of Wellness,” Casa de Salud, founded and sponsored by Saint Louis University, serves as a clinic, episodic health care center and referral agency for patients in St. Louis. Located on the corner of Compton Avenue and Chouteau Avenue, Casa de Salud serves patients who that are otherwise unable to afford quality health services.

“If you have a cold, if you need a flu shot, if you have a toenail that needs to be pulled, if you have a sprained ankle–that’s episodic health-

care, and so when patients come to us, we fix them up,” Bob Fox, chairman of Casa de Salud, said. “And then we connect them with long- term continuity of care programs, like a medical home.”

Fox, with his wife Maxine Clark, spearheaded the creation of Casa de Salud after the failure of two previous clinics due to unsustainable funding.

When these clinics did not succeed, Fox said he felt that another clinic would be a necessity to the immigrant community and financially distressed citizens in St. Louis. Instead of just funding the clinic, however, Fox said

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he felt that he should take a leadership role in its development.

“Prior to this, I had not been in a leadership role,” Fox said.

“So, being the founder and the chair of the board of this organization has changed my life. It has given me hope that when you roll your sleeves up and go to work, you can accomplish miracles.”

According to Fox, the clinic connects patients to local programs and services in an effort to make them feel more accepted in the city.

Fox said that the clinic also benefited the community by providing a healthy workforce to businesses, which in turn

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Mandatory sexual assault module seeks to educate entire SLU community

By HANNAH WILEY

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keeps those employees from both spreading sicknesses and from missing work hours.

“We identify early signs of chronic disease and get people into care, so that they don’t end up severely ill in our emergency rooms and occupying our hospital beds,” Fox said.

According to Casa de Salud Executive Director Jorge Riopedre, patients in need will receive services at the clinic, even if they are unable to pay for their visit.

“If the patient cannot pay, they don’t pay. They receive

Two weeks ago Saint Louis University students, faculty and staff members were emailed a link to a sexual assault education module that goes hand in hand with the newly renovated sexual assault policy and federal guidelines. The module, “Sexual Assault: Recognize It, Understand It, Report It,” was designed to make students aware of the new sexual assault policy and changes that were made, and to increase awareness concerning sexual assault on campus, according to Director of Diversity and

Affirmative Action Jennifer Scheessele.

All students are required to complete the module by the time they register for the Spring 2011 semester. If the module goes uncompleted, student enrollment and registration will be withheld.

The education module is divided into three parts: The definition of assault and consent, statistics and behavior regarding sexual assault and actions that should be taken in the event of a sexual assault.

Junior Niel Peterson said he thinks that the module does not command the attention of the

students.

“I think students didn’t really get the point and were just trying to get through it.

When they make it required and give you a [student account] hold, it just makes people want to get it through it,” Peterson said.

In light of the statistics surrounding sexual assault, Scheessele said that the goal of the module is to advocate options for those involved in a sexual assault case and create a safer environment for SLU students.

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Junior Micah Program member Anthony Burchett works with a patron of Saint Elizabeth Adult Day Care Center.

Micah House celebrates fifteenth anniversary

By EMILY DIEHL Staff Writer

Fifteen years ago, professor Michael Garanzini, S.J., said he was concerned that students were more apathetic toward intellectual issues than students of his college generation. In an effort to motivate them to learn and discuss intellectually, Garanzini created the Micah Program at Saint Louis University, a program in which students take classes, live and serve together.

Though Garanzini has since left SLU to become president of Loyola University Chicago, the Jesuit mission has remained the foundation for the Micah Program, forming the four pillars of service, learning, faith and community, according to the Micah Program’s website.

“The program has changed a lot, but has never lost the core of Father Garanzini’s vision,” Donald Stump, a professor in the English department and the current director of the Micah Program, said.

When the program started, Micah students took classes in the four subject areas of philosophy, theology, psychology and English. Stump designed a writing class that

served as an outlet for students to reflect on their service experiences.

Today there are 36 different majors represented in the Micah Program and more than 200 members. Students are required to take philosophy and theology classes during the fall semester of their freshman year with fellow “Micahs.”

In the spring semester of their freshman year, the See “Micah” on Page 3

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GIC chair enjoys helping others; walks SLU president’s dog Iggy

By PAIGE QUIRIN Staff Writer

Saint Louis University President Lawrence Biondi, S.J., has a lot of people working for him, but only one student has the privilege of walking his golden retriever, Iggy.

“I like to think of myself as the executive dog walker,” senior Luke Gatta said.

Gatta was born and raised in Brooklyn, N.Y., where he said that he loved growing up seeing the New York City skyline.

When he first came to SLU, Gatta said he thought of it as just a school but that his time here has given him a reason to reflect on life and its opportunities.

He said he has tried out different student organizations and made a lot of new friends.

Now, in his senior year, Gatta said he realizes that SLU is a place he can look forward to attending everyday.

“SLU breeds game changers,” Gatta said. “If I had to invest all my money, I would put it on the students here because I know they are going to do something great in life.”

Gatta is double majoring in nutrition and dietetics and philosophy. He is also a pre-med student and said he enjoys opportunities to work with medical patients.

“I loved doing clinicals during this last year,” Gatta said.

“It is awesome helping people maintain a healthy diet.”

Gatta said he loves medicine because it gives him the chance to build trust with patients in just a few moments.

In addition to his own studies, Gatta is also a teacher’s assistant in the chemistry department and works as a student assistant in the Foundation of Medicine class. He is also a teacher for the freshman University 101 course.

In his free time, Gatta said he enjoys photography, a hobby he attributes to the environment in which he grew up.

“I grew up in a very creative environment,” Gatta said. “My mom worked for National Geographic and my dad was an artist.”

Gatta is the founder of the University program, Photography for Inner City Students.

PICS was started in February of 2010 with the help of grants

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3:15 p.m. - Auto Accident A DPSSS officer was involved in an auto accident in the alley, located in the rear of the Manresa Center.

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from places like the United Way. The program teaches students about the value of photography and cameras.

“I love to see the kids smile,” Gatta said. “You put a camera in their hand and it’s amazing how quick a smile comes.”

Gatta is a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity, and the chairman of the Great Issues Committee, a studentrun organization that brings speakers to SLU to talk about important issues.

Not only is Gatta a very active person in the SLU community, but he said he is also a very social individual.

“I’m made better from the friends around me,” Gatta said. “I love sitting and talking to them. Having a good conversation and hearing their story is the best feeling.”

As for his role as executive dog walker, Gatta said that walking Iggy is the highlight of his day. Gatta said that he learns a lot about leadership directly from Iggy’s owner, Fr. Biondi. Gatta met Biondi

after he made a speech at the Academic Commencement Ceremony last summer.

Throughout his four years at SLU, Gatta said that there will be things he will never forget. The Cardinals winning the 2011 World Series, for example, and attending the 9 p.m masses every Sunday will be a fond memories of his.

Perhaps his favorite memories, however, are those with philosophy professor John Kavanaugh, S.J. someone Gatta said he looks up to.

“He is the smartest, most humble person I know,” Gatta said.

After Gatta graduates, he said he hopes to get into the SLU School of Medicine.

“I want to roll up my sleeves and take on social injustice,” Gatta said. “I could see myself working in urban health care, like the one I grew up in,” Gatta said.

Whatever Gatta wants to do with his life, his experiences working with the community and walking Iggy will hopefully guide him to be the game changer he wants to be.

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DPSSS was contacted by an RA after detecting the odor of marijuana in the area of a room in Griesdick.

A search of the room by the RA revealed marijuana and other drug paraphernalia seized from a study desk. All seized items were properly packaged as evidence.

DPSSS received a call from a Pro Staff member advising of a confirmed smell of marijuana coming from a dorm room. Attempts to make contact with the occupants of the room were unsuccessful. Pro Staff conducted a welfare check, along with a plain view search of the unoccupied room. Items found were a grinder and one hitter with marijuana residue. They were confiscated and bagged for evidence.

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“I think part of the problem is that people do not know what to do or where to go, and we are trying to educate on the variety of resources that are available to the sexual assault victims,” Scheessele said.

According to Vice President of Student Development Kent Porterfield, who edited the module, the administration does not rely on the module as the only means for sexual assault education, but it is an effective tool for disseminating information to the campus.

“There are a small amount of options because people are so busy. The module allows them to be educated on their own time,” Porterfield said.

Scheessele said that the module will be launched for all incoming students and that faculty and staff will have a module geared toward reporting and taking action on a sexual assault case, if a student comes to them for help

after an incident.

“The module represents what we expect from our University,” Scheessele said. “We care about everyone’s well being.”

The module also addresses alcohol awareness in an attempt to explain how to be an effective bystander in the case of an intoxicated sexual assault.

The long-term educational efects are focused on preventing sexual assaults and lowering statistics, not only nationally, but also in the SLU community.

“This is the first step of many in a long process. We’re looking at how to build a campus that responds to and prevents sexual assault on campus,” Scheessele said.

Porterfield said he agrees that the education module should only be the first step of many.

Third-year SLU law student Simon Taft said that the module is a step towards raising awareness and that it shifts the community mentality toward sexual assault.

“It’s good that we’re moving from a ‘no means no’ perspective to a ‘yes means yes’ one,” Taft said. “It shifts from a victim-blaming mentality to holding the community as a whole to a higher standard.”

According to Porterfield, the response rate has been satisfactory, and SLU students have impressed staff members by responding quickly and positively. He said that he is encouraged by the student reactions.

“I really appreciate the cooperation by the students right now,” Porterfield said.

“It’s very important. It may not be something that they want to do, but I think they recognize its importance.”

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In last weeks SGA article, it was reported that the abscency policy was being proposed. The policy has been in place all semester and the only changes being proposed were those regarding tardiness and the classification of absences. The University News regret the error.

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Volcanic dance erupts in Simon Rec Center: Cutting-edge ‘Homocoming’ brings together gay-straight alliances

By EMILY CAVALIERE Enterprise Editor

Some students argue that a glitter-spewing volcano would be a great addition to Simon Recreation Center as a permanent fixture.

It was a hit on Saturday, Nov. 7 during the fourth annual Homocoming Dance, hosted by the Rainbow Alliance held at Simon Rec. As a feature of the “Volcanic Blowout” theme, the student-built volcano had smoke coming out of it throughout the night, as well as a few glitter eruptions.

“The volcanic theme stemmed out of a luau theme,” Rainbow Alliance President Teresa Wink said. “Last year’s theme had a Northern Lights element, and this year the club wanted the theme to be able to incorporate their namesake, the rainbow.”

Sophomore Stephen Russell, a member of Rainbow’s Homocoming Planning Committee, handled the planning for the volcano and accompanying glitter canon. He said the committee wanted to see something different than last year’s theme.

“We wanted the theme to be the sexy opposite of arctic lights,” Russell said. “A volcano that erupted glitter seemed like a funny idea.”

In addition to the volcano, the event featured a large rainbow balloon arch, allowing people to walk through it and onto the dance floor.

“Simon Rec is wonderful to work with. The director of facilities was helpful every step of the way, and they donated leftover decorations from a past event,” Wink said.

Holding a dance is important to Rainbow because

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Students and guests attended the fourth annual Rainbow Alliance Homocoming dance, held in the Simon Recreation Center on Saturday, November 5. dances have historically been about couples and social groups, Wink said.

“The event is important because it gives everyone a chance to have that all- American experience of a high school dance,” Wink said.

“For the Rainbow Alliance, it is a diverse event and a good way for us to express ourselves on campus. First and foremost, it brings together people from different communities.”

The event brought together not only people from different communities, but also people from different campuses. Rainbow Alliance reached out to gay-straight alliances from Fontbonne University, University of Missouri-St. Louis, Maryville University, Washington University and Mizzou, and invited members of their respective communities to attend the dance.

“People from all those schools are here tonight to build bonds,” Russell said at the dance. “We are trying to

build community among the intercollegiate GSAs.” Preparation for Homocoming began midway through September, and the committee consisted of about 15 people. As word spread about the event, the schools invited expressed interest in getting involved, Wink said.

The event was open to the SLU student body with a suggested donation of $5, and to members of other universities and the St. Louis community, with a suggested donation of $10.

All the proceeds benefitted Growing American Youth, an organization that serves as a center of support for queer youth in St. Louis.

“We love this event because we get to build community,” Growing American Youth Volunteer Advisor Scott Emanuel said. “We get SLU students to come to our meetings and events and now we can bring high schoolers to this event and show them the social side of college.”

Emmanuel explained that his organization provides programs that support their infrastructure of support for queer youth in St. Louis, and that Homocoming feeds to the same kind of thing.

“We want young people to feel good about the way that they are,” Emanuel said.

More than 300 people attended Homocoming, including SLU alumnus Matthew Gonnarman, who returned to campus to attend the dance.

“This is definitely bigger than it has been in the past,” Gonnarman said. “I like the energy supporting the people and the community.”

Amid the glitter in the air, music and dancing, Rainbow Alliance said the Homocoming dance sought to foster an atmosphere of support and fun, complete their mission with a wheelchair-led conga line, photo booth and luau themed party favors.

“This may look like just a dance, but we see it as support,” Emmanuel said.

Second Annual Newman Convocation held in College Chuch

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The second annual Newman Convocation to celebrate the 50-year anniversary of the Second Vatican Council was held in St. Francis Xavier Church on Wednesday, Nov 9. The ceremony, which was presided over by Archbishop Robert Carlson, featured a speech given by Randall Rosenberg of Fontbonne University addressing the pastoral vision and accomplishments of Pope John XXII. It was followed by responses and prayer.

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services,” Riopedre said.

Riopedre said that the clinic is “monumentally important,” due to the number immigrants in the country who do not have health insurance.

He said that, when sick, economically underprivileged immigrants are often faced with the choice of taking a severe financial hit to receive treatment or receiving no treatment at all.

“If that person remains sick, when that disease runs its course and gets to its end stages, they must go to the hospital. They must go to an emergency room,” Riopedre said. “And we, who are insured, pick up the tab for that.

So, anyway you shake it, it’s a bad situation.”

Although Riopedre said the clinic was “branded for the Hispanic community,” anyone in need of health care is welcome to receive treatment at the clinic.

“Anyone who doesn’t have insurance, which is then a barrier to accessing care, has a place in Casa to come and get high-quality low-cost care,” Ripoedre said. “We are open regardless of ethnicity, race, creed, color, anything.”

According to Riopedre, in order to better serve the patients attending Casa de Salud, the building will be expanded by 4,000 square feet by the beginning of December. The expansion will divide

Casa de Salud is a free clinic which serves the St. Louis area. the clinic between patient care services and administrative services, making the building more privacy compliant.

Besides the staff, everyone that works at Casa de Salud is a volunteer.

Volunteers include 30 physicians and 100 students, many of whom are SLU students. The SLU School of Medicine offers students an opportunity to volunteer at the clinic as an elective course.

Riopedre said that although Casa de Salud is capable of allowing more volunteer students, applying is selective.

“We see it, frankly, as a privilege to be able to work here,” Riopedre said.

In order to volunteer at Casa de Salud, an applicant must fill out an application, submit to a background check and take a Spanish language

proficiency test.

So far in 2011, the 100 student volunteers at Casa de Salud have contributed nearly 3,000 hours to the center. The 30 medical volunteers have provided 40 hours a week of service between them.

“Without that participation, we would not be able to stay open. We are absolutely dependent on the generosity of our volunteers. The Saint Louis University volunteer [program], in particular, has been crucial to Casa de Salud,” Riopedre said.

SLI President Father Lawrence Biondi, S.J., acknowledged the impact of Casa de Salud in his September 2011 message to the campus.

“It is gratifying to see the increasing difference Casa is making in our community and to see support for its mission continuing to grow,” Biondi said in the message.

the center to these companies and forming new partnerships to take sustainability to the next level.”

Tangaro’s first initiative is known as the Reality-Based, Efficient, Action Learning Partners program. The REAL Partners program accepts applications from companies who are looking for expertise from graduate students to solve “real world” sustainability challenges that the organizations are facing in the marketplace.

Some of the REAL Partner collaborations have included projects with Antea Group, BioMerieux, Great River Greenways and the City of St. Louis.

A recent collaboration with the City of St. Louis is the STAR Community Index software platform. St. Louis was chosen as one of 10 cities nationally to participate in this program, due to the support from the Center of Sustainability. This software platform is a tool that local governments across the globe will use to help create the sustainable cities of the future.

“Tools like the STAR Community Index help quantify the urgency and support actions to replenish, not deplete, our ecosystem resources,” Keane said.

This data will be used to help the city plan and focus its resources on the sustainability issues it will be facing in the future. Students in the program are tagging sustainability resources in the city of St. Louis like MetroLink, the city’s power grid and the metropolitan sewer district, to establish a baseline for sustainability data in the city.

Currently, the program has 31 students from various professional fields. All of the students have an average of 12 years of professional experience in their respected fields.

Sustainability student David Webb received his bachelor’s degree in business administration and Spanish from SLU. He spent 12 years as an information technology consultant and one year pursuing a professional acting career in Los Angeles.

Webb returned to St. Louis and said that his time in LA confirmed his interest on issues about sustainability in the environment and that he is “living a personal passion,” “I want to have an opportunity to formalize my education,” Webb said. “After some research, it was a no-brainer to join this program.”

Webb said he joined the program in 2010, hoping to combine his passion and learn through multiple opportunities in the St. Louis community.

During the past 15 months, Webb took his professional experience and his passion and combined it into one major project. Webb compiled research and data to create a

report known as the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System report for the University.

The STARS report is a transparent, self-reporting framework for colleges and universities to measure their sustainability performance.

The STARS report is a product of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education. This report has replaced the previously used Green Report Card and has become the de facto sustainability rating agency for higher education.

Webb compiled data from different departments, creating a rating about different aspects of SLU’s sustainability. Webb developed a program to track all of the data he received from multiple departments and sorted it into the different elements in the STARS report.

Webb said that SLU receiving a bronze rating from AASHE was a “major accomplishment.” There are 132 schools that have completed the STARS report. In October, Webb went to Pittsburgh to present his research and findings at AASHE’s annual conference.

Students in the sustainability program start with foundational core courses that cover general sustainability topics across the degree’s integrated disciplines: business, engineering, technology, public policy, social work and environmental sciences.

During their second and final year of the program, students have the option to build a sustainability generalist, a custom curriculum that supports a broad sustainability practitioner career path, or a sustainability career track, a specific discipline-oriented focus.

The second year concludes with a field experience designed to immerse the candidate into a practitioner role inside an organization or group that connects to their respective discipline or area of interest.

“You get what you put into the program,” Webb said. “I have put a lot into the program and have had a great experience.”

Students said that educational benefits of the program include free books for select courses, exclusive invitations to regional sustainability events, including tickets and travel, and leadership opportunities with external partners and internships.

Beth-Ann Mason Yakubu, associate director of the Center for Sustainability said that the program is focused on meeting the needs of today’s society, while also enabling future generations to thrive.

“The common thread that holds our students together is sustainability,” Yakubu said.

“Our program provides a way for students to connect with their passions, gain working experience in this field and create networks that will last a lifetime.”

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students are required to take a course that incorporates the vision of the Micah Program.

Ian Paetow, a sophomore Micah student, said that the program’s class style has given him a positive experience.

“I remember during my freshman year we would all attend class together, in which we would have honest, heartfelt conversations about what we were each doing at our service sites,” Paetow said.

“It was service learning in its purest form.”

Students participate in 30 hours of service throughout the semester and have weekly reflection groups where discussion is lead by fellow members not only about their service experiences, but also students’ lives in general. The Micah program involves its students with organizations

close to campus that are engaged in long-term efforts to change the cycle of poverty.

In addition to working with service sites, the Micah Program has also adopted the Historic Shaw neighborhood just south of the Health Sciences Campus, where 25 percent of the community members live in poverty.

Students became very involved with the neighborhood and went so far as publishing an online book, “Students and the City: Essays from Saint Louis University’s Micah Program on the Revitalization of the Historic Shaw Neighborhood”, featured on the Micah Program website.

The book seeks to educate others on the cycle of poverty that is present in the Shaw.

“The Micah Program’s affiliation with the Shaw community not only benefits the members of the neighbor-

hood, but also the students working with the community as well.

“We wanted to help students learn so that when they go on to be doctors, teachers, social workers, what have you, they will have an understanding of how the neighborhoods of poverty work and be able to incorporate that knowledge into their occupation,” Stump said.

Scott Hessel, a junior Micah student, said the program is a hodgepodge of people united under love for humanity.

“People who are not Micahs should know that they are always welcome to be a part of it,” Hessell said. “It is more than just a learning community. It is one that really strives for the community feel and, in order to be a good community, you can’t exclude people.”

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University’s Pevely plans reflect disregard for student housing crisis The epitome of American pride, the U.S. Constitution, was based on a series of compromises. And with the purchase of the Pevely building, members of the Saint Louis University community are hoping for the same kind of compromise from the administrators in the utilization of the building.

On one hand, the University will use the Pevely building for SLUCare, while there is a housing crisis that will continue to be a problem if not taken care of. On the other hand, replacing a building that is an industrial landmark of the city creates nostalgic resistance.

At this point, it is important for the administration to be clear about their intentions in using the Pevely complex. Students should remain a priority in any new facilities added to campus. There is a need for campus housing to accommodate the growing size of the student body at SLU. FrontDoor, LLC leases about 70 apartments on the health sciences campus, which is not nearly enough to house the students who want to live within walking distance from their classes.

Creating housing in the Pevely building will benefit both graduate students in the

School of Medicine, as well as undergraduate students who prefer to be housed closer to their classes on the health sciences campus.

While this separate housing may isolate the School of Medicine students from the rest of the campus, it will shorten their commute and make their demanding course of study more accessible.

Furthermore, creating lofts in the Pevely building can be incorporated into the historic infrastructure of the building, without having to change it or demolish the structure completely.

This will ser ve as a thoughtful courteous gesture toward the city of St. Louis, its histor y and valuable landmarks, from a university that claims to be an integral place in the city.

If there is need for SLUCare office space, there is still the possibility of incorporating office space on the bottom level, and lofts on the top of the building, while at the same time preser ving the historic infrastructure. Should the University decide to adopt such a compromise, it will certainly go down among the greatest since the Great Compromise.

The foolhardy public doth protest too much Few experts, beside Thomas Friedman, can be found arguing that the world is flat.

Somehow, however, a revival of an old debate has taken off among self-proclaimed experts about whether Shakespeare actually wrote any of his plays.

Aside from the entertainment that this sudden skepticism provides for people who have nothing better to do, it also leads to a lot of discomfort and insecurity, especially where trust in the experts is concerned.

While the idea itself might seem absurd, even more outrageous is that it gets around. People buy it.

But why?

There is no reason to reinvent the wheel, even if this wheel happens to have tortured us through middle school and high school literature. If you ask almost any literary expert, you are not likely to find anyone second-guessing the authenticity of Shakespeare.

Unfortunately, experts do not control the conversation on this issue. It makes us think: Are people really lazy enough to support such a claim simply to see a bunch of underdogs triumph in proving the experts wrong?

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Seriously, people. Educate yourselves.

Few reliable media outlets have attempted to bring factual information into the debate.

This can become dangerous, considering that people do not always exercise intellectual responsibility, as can be seen by the quick diffusion of rumors and the mere existence of social stereotypes.

Believing that they are thinking outside the box by challenging traditional values and beliefs, people enter the illusion of making sound intellectual choices. They do not realize that thinking critically and being gullible are very different things.

If they did not learn Shakespeare in high school, they must have at least learned that not every voice carries the same weight.

They must criticize the source, the message and everything about the things they hear and read, but the audience should not be easily swayed by every wave that disturbs the waters.

Education and knowledge are what give weight to opinions. To learn or not to learn, that is the question.

If they learned no Shakespeare in high school, they must have at least learned that not every voice carries the same weight.

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With baseball over, soon will come the pounding of the hardwood by basketball Billikens. I’m conflicted. I love the Bills, but I’m somewhat sickened by the path they’ve taken the past few years.

The administration has hired a million-dollara-year coach and built an $80 million stadium that hosts Sarah Palin and Barry Manilow to generate extra revenue. SLU is in a conference that is nowhere near the “Atlantic” and the team has to spend a week in Philly because of a snowstorm. To compete in this conference, they’ve admitted players with “character issues.”

They should just join the Missouri Valley Conference and enjoy bus-trip rivalries with SIU-C and Missouri State. It would mean a hometown conference tourney and an easier path to the “big dance.” Sell the Chaifetz to Grand Center or Harris-Stowe and lease it back for games. Scour the local high-school coaching ranks and hire the next Rich Grawer.

Maybe then tuition wouldn’t be north of $30K and out of reach of middle class families. Maybe then they could hire some more good teachers. Maybe then the school would better emulate the values of St. Ignatius. Oh wait, that’s right... it’s a Catholic school only when convenient.

- Jeff Fister is a 1981 graduate from the College of Arts and Sciences.

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I was lucky to be a part of the team and the coaching staff, and I love it when my wife gets a chance to see those guys and meet them more because they’re all such first-class people and great people to have in my life.

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Checking on privacy: Google is always watching Few beings, outside of religion and fiction, can be justifiably described as omniscient and omnipresent. That is, however, just what Commentary Google is. Few situations in life are untouched by this multinational corporate giant. From the monstrous— communication, journalism, the propagation of Vincent Schneider knowledge to the mundane—comparison shopping, stalking, awareness of lesserknown holidays through its logo designs—Google touches and influences all. But what happens when this unseen, yet constant, intervention becomes too close for comfort?

The agents of Google have been outside my house. They have also been above it. I only need to search my address in Google Maps to see evidence of this. What’s more, they also know how much it is worth and how to get to it from virtually anywhere. The algorithm is capable of sorting and serving this information instantaneously to anyone who requests it.

The most frightening aspect is that I never asked Google to do any of this.

By using Google and signing up for any of its many services, a “Googler” agrees to the company’s privacy policy and terms of conditions—most of the time without reading it. Unknowingly, we agree to this privacy invasion and acquiesce to Google’s complete integration into our lives, forever.

Imagine, if you will, a future in which we have even less privacy than we do today. Imagine if a future employer, significant other or friend could simply “Google” your name and find out everything about you, everything you have ever posted online and everything that anyone else has ever published about you.

One attempt to protect privacy in the Age of Google is the Online Pri-

festivities. It is a fun experience to be among all of the fans at school, and while some students might take the “while in Rome” route, and get the most out of their school’s city, others might say they will not cheer for a team just because they go to school in its city. Talk about a bandwagon fan!

It’s exciting and easy to get sucked into “Cardinal nation,” but you have to ask yourself, If you were at home during the series would you be cheering for the Cardinals?

Would you feel the need to drop everything and run out into the streets of your hometown to celebrate the Cardinals’ victory?

It makes sense that so many people wanted to be a part of the celebrations, but I also understand why people did not.

Why go out and celebrate among all of the fans when you are not one?

Either way, whether you chose to cheer for the Cardinals because you are a fan or because we live in St. Louis, or if you chose not to participate at all, it was up to you. While some people are fans of certain teams, others are purely baseball fans, and therefore enjoy just watching the game.

Students can be happy for the team and the fans, but I know I am not about to switch sides on the Cubs v. Cardinals rivalry just because of where we go to school.

There is a reason it is called a diehard fan. I will forever be a devoted Cubs fan, no matter how long it takes them to win the World Series again.

Like all of the Cardinals fans here, everyone feels a special connection to their hometown team, and they should not give that up. It does not matter how many times people say it is not worth cheering for the Cubs– I will forever be a fan of them and their Chicago tradition.

Now, we will let all the Cardinals fans celebrate for a little while longer because, in the end, the Cardinals truly deserved this win.

However, it is starting to get cold and it’s time for a new sport. That being said, let’s go Blackhawks!

A humble man is David Freese.

As the Most Valuable Player of the National League Championship Series and the World Series, Commentary this man has two very big reasons to get a big head.

But he hasn’t.

This is something that some many professional ball players of all sports should take from Kaylin Ielase Freese’s cues and put into their own behavior–on and off the field.

Freese is tied for the second-lowest salary on the Cardinals roster, along with Jon Jay at $416,000 for the 2011 season.

We will have to wait and see how long this will last. He had quit baseball for three years in high school before returning to play ball his senior year to just “be a kid,” he said to Jay Leno in an interview on Oct. 31.

Then, he turned around and took another break for a year while he attended Mizzou and did the college thing, earning the “subpar GPA” and joining a fraternity.

It was not until he realized something was missing that he came back to the game at St. Louis Community College-Meramec, followed by the University of South Alabama, before progressing to the major leagues.

Freese is arguably one of the most attractive major league baseball players. With girls screaming his name, making signs and telling him how much they love him everywhere he goes, especially in his hometown of St. Louis, it would be easy to see him turn into a “player” beyond the baseball diamond. But he hasn’t.

In spite of all of these things – his talent, his stats, his two post-season titles as MVP and his natural good looks – he does not act as if he were better than any other player on the field. He played the game, and quite well, and enjoyed it, as could be seen in his celebration of hitting the game-winning walk-off home run in Game 6 of the World Series when he ran toward home plate and his teammates, to revel in a game well played.

It seems he is always willing to share the spotlight with his teammates and his now former manager, Tony La Russa, as can be seen in the interviews of him on Jay Leno’s The Tonight Show and the Ellen DeGeneres Show.

Ever a gracious winner, he is also a good sport off the field.

After the World Series, he was shipped all over the country for interviews, which he planned around a previous booking at the Saint Louis Galleria on Wednesday, Nov. 2.

A man of his word, Freese travelled from Los Angeles to St. Louis, to make it back to Macy’s in the Galleria - twice! Fans lined up outside the doors waiting for the store to open in the hopes that, upon entering, they could make a purchase of at least $50, receive their “golden ticket” – a red wristband – and meet David Freese.

That same evening he came back for two hours from 6 to 8 p.m.,where he met fans, took pictures and autographed 275 baseballs. Throughout the evening, Freese kept a smile on his face, interacted with the fans as he gave them his autograph. At one point, he even blew a kiss to a young woman who called out for him to do so.

As an eye witness to the majority of the signing at Macy’s, I can attest firsthand to the humility this man evokes. Never once did he act tired or as if he did not want to be there, or like he was “too good” to interact with the “little people.” Freese is a hometown hero – a fact he seems to understand, relish and appreciate for all that it is worth.

Regardless of how good-looking he is or what awards he has won, what team he plays for or the perks that come with being a major league player, the man underneath all of the trappings is someone a kid can look up to, a parent can be proud of and a town can rally around without a qualm.

When he plays the game for the enjoyment and fulfillment he gets from it, when he steps off the field and onto the streets of whatever town he is in, and when he takes the time in an interview in his honor to mention all the hard work and talent and support of his team, Tony La Russa, and his parents, it says a great deal about his character.

A man who can be confident in the fact that he is good at what he does without becoming arrogant because of that kind of self-assurance is one to admire. It is a man like David Freese that the men of every professional team, perhaps every profession, should strive to emulate.

Who knew humility could look so good?

Maeve Donohue is a freshman in the College of Arts and Sciences.

Kaylin Ielase is a senior in the College of Arts and Sciences.

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vacy Protection Act, a California law which went into effect in 2004. Faced with stricter regulation, Google was forced to change its privacy policy.

For the first time in the company’s history, the language of their new policy made it clear that they would be pooling all the information they collect from individuals from all of their various services.

Moreover, they may keep this information indefinitely and give this information to whomever they wish.

The only requirement is for Google to “have a good faith belief that access, preservation or disclosure of such information is reasonably necessary to protect the rights, property or safety of Google, its users or the public.”

Google’s corporate motto is “Don’t be evil,” so is all the criticism undeserved?

Well, for now, perhaps. In spite of the startling ubiquity of Google, the company has indeed maintained its good faith effort to protect its users’ privacy. Faces and license plates are blurred in Google Maps’ street

view, and one can opt out of most of Google’s data mining should he or she choose. To do so, however, immediately demonstrates just how much the average user is dependent on Google in his or her daily life.

If a person truly wants to be free of Google, he or she must stop using every one of its many apps and services.

To remove oneself from Google is harsh disenfranchisement. A tough predicament. Is giving up one’s right to privacy a fair cost for being able to utilize Google’s latest online technologies? Probably not. And if the intrusion continues to pry deeper, definitely not.

Our generation shares more online than ever before, from our bank account information, addresses, phone numbers and relationships.

If all of this passes through any of Google’s numerous nets, the company can hold on to it for good.

Just because Google can collect every minute detail of our personal lives does not mean that they should. Why can’t Google create

products and services which do not depend on an intimate knowledge of their users in order to be successful?

The short answer is that there is no money in it.

Though Google makes the claim that by learning more about us they can serve us better and tailor their services to provide a more individualistic experience, those who truly benefit from this pooling of information are advertisers, who will pay larger and larger amounts of money in order to target users with even more specific advertisements.

So what should be done? To start, an educated populace must turn the same prying eye to Google as Google applies to its users. By demanding to know exactly how and when Google discloses personally identifiable information, we can ensure that the closest thing the world knows of omnipresence and omniscience is stopped from fully achieving such control on our lives.

Vinnie Schneider is a junior in the College of Arts and Sciences.

The fear-appeal in alcohol awareness pamphlets encourages bad dietary habits Twenty Missouri universities, in alcohol can be scary, especially if including Saint Louis University, you are trying to watch your weight. have collaborated to create male However, that number is an averand female spe- age and does not take into account cific pamphlets height, muscle mass and daily Commentary designed to physical activity. So, when men and educate about women attempt to maintain weight the dangers of or lose weight, they often have a alcohol. While it mindset that they can only consume is important to a certain amount of calories every know that there day. This will often lead to people are physiological eating less so they can drink more differences be- later in the night or get drunk faster tween the sexes and on less alcohol. and how they For this reason, the use of weight Liz Kiefer handle alcohol, and body image as a scare tactic in the pamphet educational pamphlets has the oppo“Women in Alco- site effect on women and is insulting hol” is a little offensive. because it shows that the writers of It puts a lot of emphasis on the these pamphlets assume that we will nutrition of alcohol, or lack of it. put our body image above all else.

However, it does so in a way that The men’s pamphlet briefly menmakes me feel like I could never tions the amount of calories, but it is have an alcoholic drink without on the last page, and there is much gaining weight. less emphasis on it.

These pamphlets that emphaUnfortunately, this does not desize educating the consequences of fer women from drinking. Rather, it drinking are an excellent resource discourages people from eating, so and very informative. What I do not they can feel comfortable drinking. like is the attention being given to When this occurs, whether once in the effects of alcohol and relating a while or frequently, it lowers a perit to student’s body images.All high son’s tolerance, gets them drunker, school and college students, not prolongs the effects of alcohol and, just women, struggle with personal of course, does more damage to the self-image. Using it as a scare-tactic body. to turn women away from drinking The stress placed on body image generally has more negative results in our society has been the cause than positive. of so many It would be social and hard-pressed psychological to find a colproblems in lege student More and more young a d o l e s c e n t s who enjoys over the depeople, especially cades. Only socially drinking and would have women, are combining recently be willing to forces begun give it up just combat the anorexic behavior with to because of the negative aseffect it has pects of being alcoholism. on his or her too thin, mainweight. Since ly because it middle school, has incredibly students have been educated on the horrible effects on the body and is negative effects drinking has on nearly impossible for most people other parts of the body, and it rarely to attain that “perfect look” without stops anyone from enjoying a drink taking extreme measures. now and again. The most successful Many men and women have been effect this sort of education proba- told since a young age that they are bly has is creating smarter drinkers not perfect, and using this mentality who know when to stop drinking. of physical imperfection to suppress “Smarter drinking,” in terms of drinking is wrong. avoiding weight gain, means not Yes, it is encouraged to inform eating or eating significantly less in people that alcohol is unhealthy, but order to “save calories” for alcohol. the amount of calories in a drink News networks such as Discov- is the least of someone’s troubles ery News, The Huffington Post, and when they are too drunk to handle USA Today use the term “drunkore- themselves. xia” to describe this phenomenon.

If you are going to drink, be conWhile this is not an actual medical scious of how much you consume term, it is fairly accurate. More and and know your limits. However, more young people, especially wom- don’t be afraid to enjoy yourself now en, are combining anorexic behav- and again. ior with alcoholism. If you follow the idea that you burn 2,000 calories a Liz Kiefer is a junior in the School day, knowing how many calories are of Public Health.

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Staying true to your team’s colors As most should know by now, the St. Louis Cardinals won the 2011 World Series. This does not happen very often, so it is a huge deal Commentary and very exciting.

It was fun to look around campus and see so much red during the final week of the World Series. St. Louis definitely Maeve Donohue has many truly devoted baseball fans.

What was most interesting about this year’s World Series was how many Cardinals fans appeared on campus out of nowhere.

Although there are many students who are from St. Louis, there are also many others from all around the country.

With all this diversity, you would think that people, although not able to cheer for, would at least stay loyal to their hometown team.

The number of fans on campus seemed to multiply after every St. Louis victory. It was not only interesting, but also very amusing to observe this huge increase in Cardinal pandemonium.

As a native of the northern suburbs of Chicago I have always been a huge Cubs fan. I acknowledge that they have not been doing very well recently and have been told countless times (trust me) that they have not won the World Series in more than one hundred years, but I am still a fan.

No one will ever be able to call me a bandwagon fan for the Cubs, as so many people are inclined to do for sports teams these days.

So this year, when the Cardinals made it to the World Series final, I had a dilemma. Do I cheer for the Cardinals because I’m here in St. Louis, or do I stay loyal to my team, who happens to be the Cardinals’ biggest rival, and choose not to participate?

It was very fun hearing about all the games, but I do not feel guilty for choosing not to attend any of the

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It is entirely commonplace to see MTV playing on the televisions in the Fusz Food Court. On Tuesday, Nov. 8, the pop culture TV station came to Saint Louis University’s campus in an entirely different fashion when Andrew Jenks, host of MTV’s “World of Jenks,” paid a visit.

The MTV star was chosen as the fall entertainer by the Student Activities Board.

According to Jenks, whose documentaries and television show have been popularly received, reaching fame takes strategy.

“I heard somebody say once that you have to be in the right place at the right time,” Jenks said. “But it’s more than that, because you also have to realize you’re in the right place at the right time, jump on board, and throw everything into it.”

Jenks spoke to students about his recent success in the entertainment industry, with documentaries on both HBO and ESPN and, most notably, “World of Jenks.”

Presenting in the Wool Ballrooms in the Busch Student Center, Jenks disclosed stories about his emergence into the public eye and inspired students with his “don’t take no for an answer” philosophy.

The award-winning filmTo create the documenmaker and activist was just tary, Jenks pretended that 19 years old and said he had he was part of a real producno connection to the enter- tion company when speaking tainment industry when he with personnel at the nursing entered New York University home. He continued with this as a freshman. He was living lie while striving to get expowith 300 other students in a sure for his film. Jenks said typical dormitory but was nei- he credits his bank of lies as ther enjoying his experience, one of the crucial techniques nor making many friends. At he used in order to qualify for the same time, his grandfa- opportunities he may otherther was living in a nursing wise not have had. home nearby and, using this Jenks entered the film into as inspiration, Jenks dreamt up an idea that would change his life.

The young NYU student I heard somebody said he always knew that he wanted to make movies, but say once that you upon receiving creative inhave to be in the spiration when lying in bed staring at the ceiling in his right place at the dorm, he determined that right time. he would move into a nursing home and film the experience.

-Andrew Jenks, “I wanted to see what life MTV personality would be like on the other side of the spectrum,” Jenks as many different film festisaid.

After calling around 30 vals as he could. However, nursing homes in the New after one festival accepted York area that refused his re- the submission, Jenks was quest to move into the facility, told that his film would not Jenks was granted permission get into the festival, and that from a nursing home in Flori- it was recommended that he da. The only costs for the proj- not try to submit it to any othect were transportation, tapes ers.

“That’s like being told ‘we and the film. “Andrew Jenks, Room 335” was a low-budget received your college applicadocumentary that eventually tion and, not only did you not launched his career as a film- get in, but we recommend that you not even try to apply maker.

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anywhere else,” Jenks said.

But Jenks did not give up.

An HBO executive eventually saw “Andrew Jenks, Room 335” at one of the film festivals and bought it from Jenks. Subsequently, he made a documentary with Bobby Valentine. The project led to MTV’s interest in Jenks, landing him his own TV series.

“He is incredibly inspiring.

He has accomplished more than you would think somebody his age could,” senior Laura Beddor said.

The 25-year-old MTV star has dreams of eventually producing scripted films.

“Documentary is a practical, low-cost way to break into the industry and storytelling,” Jenks said. “Also, with the availability of cameras to the public at low costs, it is becoming easier to gain recognition for creative talents.”

“World of Jenks” focuses on different subcultures in the United States, and an MTV camera crew follows Jenks as he lives with different people from various subcultures, including episodes with a rapper, a homeless girl, a high school football star and an uprising comedian.

“I think it’s cool what he’s doing because he’s showing these subcultures that many of us don’t know much about,” senior Maura Fahey said.

Jenks said he is able to

develop storytelling skills through filmmaking.

“Filming is often excruciating because the filmmaker is always looking back and making sure everything tells a story,” Jenks said. “Filming often does not go according to the plan. Sometimes I am following somebody around and feeling like I could get more from a blade of grass than this person, but you have to adapt.”

Jenks made it a point to emphasize the need for adaptability in the workplace. He said that without the ability to adapt to surprising or disappointing situations, he would not be as lucky as he has been in his career. In his line of work, Jenks said he finds where “the juice” is and runs with it, regardless of whether or not it is what he proposed in the beginning.

“I really liked his message.

He is very relatable to people our age,” SAB President Christi Thieben said.

Amid his anecdotes and jokes, Jenks said his underlying message is that anyone could be where he is and can achieve what he has achieved.

These are Jenks’ secrets to success, which he shared with SLU students in attendance on Tuesday evening: “Students need to believe in themselves, never take ‘no’ for an answer, be adaptable and ‘fake it ‘til you make it.’”

What’s in a name? Panel discusses ‘Anonymous’ is full Shakespearean authorship question of villainous fools

By T.J. KEELEY Associate Arts Editor

He is considered the greatest writer in the English language and the world’s great dramatist. He survived the Black Death. He invented the word “assassination.” His 37 plays and 154 sonnets appear on high school reading lists across the western world. Yet, what if William Shakespeare never wrote a single word?

That is the claim that director Roland Emmerich (“Godzilla,” “2012”) makes in his new film, “Anonymous.”

Emmerich, however, is not the first to question the draCourtesy of Columbia Pictures matic poet’s genius.

While there was no author- Rhys Ifans stars as Edward de Vere (the Earl of Oxford) in ship dispute until roughly Roland Emmerich’s “Anonymous,” now playing in theaters.

200 years after Shakespeare’s death, skepticism arose in the a study packet as a compan- presenter and Billy Shebar, ion to the film, which claims writer of “Dark Matter,” starlate 18th century.

“Shakespeare doesn’t fit to invite the audience to “take ring Meryl Streep, will disthe Romantic definition of a second look at our assump- cuss both sides of the theory. genius,” Jonathan Sawday, tions about Shakespeare and Sawday invited Emmerich, professor of English at Saint the nature of literary genius.” but the director declined the “There is no debate among invitation because he said he Louis University, said. scholars,” has started pre-production on According to Sawday, con- Shakespearean spiracy theorists posited Sir Sawday said. “What we’re his next film. dealing Enthusiasts of the theory Francis Bacon with here point to Shakespeare’s bias a candidate is a con- ography and the Victorian for authorship. s p i r a c y political climate as evidence Bacon was better educated There is no debate theory.” that the Earl of Oxford wrote In re- Shakespeare’s plays. Because and came from Shakespeare sponse to only his poetry survives and a more elite among class and pres- scholars. What we’re the film’s none of his plays, some bec l a i m s , lieve that his plays became tigious family, making him a dealing with here is a S a w d a y attributed to Shakespeare has coor- and that de Vere’s political more appeal- conspiracy theor y. d i n a t e d office would have made it ing ideal of a dis- impossible for him to claim artistic genius c u s s i o n authorship of his own plays. than a glover’s -Jonathan Sawday panel on De Vere would have visited son. However, the au- some of the places described Edward de Vere, the Earl of Oxford, has thorship question. At 4:30 in Shakespeare’s work, like become the favorite of the p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 15, Verona in “Romeo and Juliet,” more than 80 names credited in the Il Monastero Sanctu- or Venice in “The Merchant of ary, Sawday, English depart- Venice.” Furthermore, they to Shakespeare’s work.

Emmerich and his produc- ment Chairwoman Sara van tion company, Centropolis En- den Berg, Sarah Dunnant, See “’Zounds!” on Page 9 tertainment, have distributed historical novelist and BBC

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To see or not to see “Anonymous” is not the question.

For it is not worth it to suffer the slings and arMovie Review rows of this outrageous film.

I n the first scenes of Roland E m m erich’s T.J. Keeley newest assault on the Western World, Shakespearean thespian Derek Jacobi delivers a monologue to a theater audience, telling them that poet and playwright William Shakespeare was a fraud.

Emmerich has made a career from churning out visual spectacles involving the destruction of Western icons: New York City in both “The Day After Tomorrow,” and “Godzilla,” the British empire in “The Patriot” and the Vatican in “2012.” So, one would think that an attack on the greatest pen in the English language would offer a more intelligent effort from the doomsday prophet.

Well, we’ve all been played.

“Anonymous” dramatizes the theoretic “what if” that English departments across the country loathe.

What if Shakespeare never wrote a word?

The film picks up on the theory that the Earl of Oxford, Edward De Vere, actually wrote the 37 plays and 154 sonnets assigned to Shakespeare, but remained anonymous for political reasons.

“Anonymous,” then, becomes a muddled, epic, time-travel-

ling exposé on what such a conspiracy theory would look like.

Though Emmerich’s films are often ridiculous, they also usually look really sharp. But “Anonymous” is too dark to see clearly. It’s hard to tell if Emmerich was trying to aestheticize a politically-ambiguous climate, but the film took on the dark tint associated with gazing through 3-D glasses.

Actually, it might have helped “Anonymous” to be shown in 3-D, which would have added another layer or two to the characters in the film. Over the 130-minute running time, actors of varying prestige wrestle with clunky lines and convoluted plot points. Unfortunately, most scenes that do not involve Rhys Ifans (Earl of Oxford) or Vanessa Redgrave (Queen Elizabeth I) play like “Days of Our Lives” in britches and corsets.

Ifans (“Greenburg,” “The Replacements”) and Redgrave (“Atonement,” “A Man for All Seasons”) are bright spots in a murky mess of a film. Ifans has fun with the Earl of Oxford, the supposed secret pen behind Shakespeare’s name.

He plays Edward De Vere with a swash-buckling flamboyancy that suggests he saw the potential for comedy and camp that Emmerich never picked up. Here, player and maestro appear to be on different pages, and I, for one, would much rather have followed Ifans.

Redgrave, on the other hand, offers the most accomplished performance of the film. Her presence, while the See “Cuckold” on Page 9

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Ben Folds dazzles a sold-out Powell Hall Makes debut performance with St. Louis Symphony Orchestra

By STEPHANIE MUELLER

Hidden Treasures

By CASSIE ROHLIK and LINDSAY NOESEN Columnists

Fall is here, and that means it is time for delicious treats that will warm you from the inside out.

As any good student would do, we left our homework behind and hit the road this Fall Break. In preparation for our adventures, we spent the previous week cleaning out the fridge until all that was left were some hard-boiled eggs and butter. As refreshing as Fall Break was, we all know how unrefreshing post-midterms papers and homework are.

Who has had time to go grocery shopping since we’ve come back from break? Not us! Luckily, we have the cure: Take-out.

When the weather is chilly and windy, all anybody wants is something warm and comforting to eat. South Grand Boulevard, in all its glory, has the answer! From spicy Ethiopian lentils to steaming hot Thai noodles, South Grand has it, and has it affordably and conveniently. Located a mile or so from the Health Sciences Campus, it is easily within biking or walking distance, if you have friends and a scarf. You may be overwhelmed by the many options of restaurants with food from all over the world, but do not fret–we’ll share our favorite spots with you.

The first place is truly a little hidden, and certainly a treasure. Meskerem Ethiopian Restaurant is tucked away in a corner nearing the end of “restaurant row” at 3210 S. Grand Blvd. If you aren’t looking, you will miss it—I still do, sometimes.

Immediately when you enter, the smell of lentils and stewed lamb hit your nostrils, and your mouth will instantly water. The portions are enormous and perfect for sharing. We recommend sharing one of the combo plates to try a bit of everything.

If you are dining in, you can always ask for more

of whatever “yellow or red stuff you would like.

The best part of the whole dining experience at Meskerem is the bread, an Ehtiopian specialty called “injera,” the perfect vessel for everything on the plate.

Whether enjoying this delicious food from the comfort of your own dorm or from the warm and authentic dining room of Meskerem, we guarantee you will enjoy trying something new.

Our next favorite takes us cross-continents to Thailand for some of the best Thai food in the city. The King and I, located at 3157 S. Grand Blvd., is a great place for carryout or dining in and is especially good for warming your insides on a chilly fall night. The King and I offers everything from class Pad Thai to curry in every color, and even more traditional dishes. Each dish comes with an assortment of sauces, from sweet and sour to spicy pepper, that adds even more flavor to your noodles or rice.

The King and I is especially friendly for vegetarians and offers the choice of tofu, chicken, veggies, pork, shrimp or beef to practically any dish, with the added bonus of an all-vegetarian section of the menu. One of our favorites is The King and I Special, which has a little bit of everything Thai and is big enough to split, but we doubt you will go wrong ordering absolutely anything on this menu.

Have you tried these treasures already? Check out some of our other South Grand neighborhood favorites, such as Café Mochi for some of the best sushi you will have (especially the spider roll) or The Vine for some delectable Mediterranean and baba ganoush that you will literally dream about, or go shopping at Jay’s International grocery store to make your own international creation.

Staff Writer

Nine times out of 10, the phrase “it gave me chills” is a complete and blatant lie.

Ben Folds’ debut with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra has provided the everelusive single exception to the rule, though, spreading goosebumps like a disease in a sold-out Powell Hall.

On Nov. 6, Folds collaborated with the symphony to infuse an alternate life into songs that have already taken on a life of their own in Folds’ inexhaustible career.

“Zak and Sara” began the night with an outpouring of crowd appreciation, with the stiff environment of Powell Hall dissipating as Folds’s signature voice and spirited stage demeanor softened the expectant audience of more than 2,500 people.

Sold out weeks in advance, Folds’ faithful fan base lined the wall with standing-roomonly tickets, all for the chance to experience the artist in Victor Liou / Staff Photographer relatively uncharted waters.

Without the frills of an open- Singer-songwriter Ben Folds performed to a sold-out crowd at Powell Hall on Sunday, Nov. 6. ing act or the distraction of an overly-vocal audience, the awkwardness, bringing them aspects of the world into phil- behind the piano instantly befocus fell to where it truly be- into his beautifully tattered, osophical quests for truth and coming the audience’s friend and unexpectedly hilarious, explanation. His songs are and the audience, in turn, longed— the music. not diabolical in and of them- seeking his approval.

Enhanced by the stirring world.

Prior to “Gracie,” an ode selves, but they are honest— Relentlessly called for an strings and subtle percussion of the symphony, which Folds written for his daughter, Folds an anomaly among modern encore, and eventually a hopeful second, Folds pranced said is “one of the best sym- told the story of his children, musicians.

His honesty drew in the au- onto the empty stage with a phonies in the nation,” the an initial peak into the tuaudience was brought into an multuous personal life of the dience with a mutual respect childish abandon. Playing a atmosphere reminiscent of a singer. As the starting notes palpable between an artist brief jingle on every instruDisney production, the magic were played, a hush swept and his audience. The rela- ment he could find, Folds’ of the movies coming to life in the theater, every father and tionship was highlighted in surfacing genius was endeardaughter rapt with attention “Not the Same,” in which the ing, if not slightly mystifying. the packed hall. to words of audience banded together to After graciously conceding T h e growing old- create a near angelic choir as to the “more cowbell” request cinematic er. background for Folds. from the audience, Folds sound was “ L i f e And the goosebumps re- moved back to his piano, atrooted in His honesty drew flies by in turn. tempting to cover Chuck the comThe self-deprecating Folds Berry’s “Johnny B. Goode” b i n a t i o n in the audience with s e c o n d s , you’re not seemed unaffected by his with little lyrical success. An of Folds’ high-pow- a mutual respect a baby Gra- obvious fame, noting that he on-the spot St. Louis-inspired cie, you’re does not see an episode of song following that, while ered talent on the palpable between an my friend,” VH1 “Behind the Music” in less-than-impressive lyrically, Folds sang. his future, as if it were the brought laughs to the crowd. piano and artist and his M a j o r only sign of true success. The Finishing the night with lyrics that m i l e s t o n e s respectful audience laughed the rousing “Annie Waits,” became all audience. were not the off the subjective standard, a the audience was notably sad the more only motiva- show of an artist’s true suc- to see him go, and rightfully p o t e n t tions that cess becoming obvious in the so, following a performance when sung with heart-wrenching convic- Folds shared, prefacing “Jesu- belief that the fans hold in that would be difficult to recreate. tion, each word dripping with sland” with a tale of wander- him. ing through Nashville streets After a strung-out transi“The clock never stops, unrivaled emotion.

No longer untouchable and and contemplating the argu- tion between songs, Folds never stops, never waits,” apologized profusely for the Folds sang. impersonal, Folds explained able beauty of the world.

Folds’ talent lies in this sto- rambling, even telling himWe’ll be waiting for your the origin of each song to the audience with engaging rytelling, morphing mundane self to, “just shut up,” the man return, Mr. Folds.

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Owl City charms audience despite sickness

By ERIN EVERETT

Never Shout Never celebrates a birthday on final night of tour

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For the third time, musician Adam Young made a trip to St. Louis feeling under the weather.

Young, 25, of the mega-platinum electronica sensation Owl City, had a difficult weekend. After a performance on Sunday at Carroll University in Wisconsin was postponed due to the advice of Young’s doctors, St. Louisans waited anxiously for a Tweet or press release that might postpone yet another night of the “All Things Bright and Beautiful” world headlining tour.

Young, scheduled to perform on Nov. 7 at The Pageant, posted a Tweet Monday afternoon: “Dear St. Louis, the evil sea witch/sorceress known as Ursula has stolen my melodious voice. However, the show must go on. See you tonight.”

Owl City performed with opening band Days Difference, and, for being as sick as he was, Young and his supporting band made a valiant effort to come out on a high note.

The group of six walked onto a dark stage, with the quiet hoots of a forest owl playing in the background.

This launched into Owl City’s opening song “Reality” off of their latest album, “All Things Bright and Beautiful.”

“Me and the Midwest, we just have this thing,” Young said to a crowd of young fans.

“The first time I came to St. Louis, I had a kidney stone.

The second time, some bro threatened to kill me—we’re talking, hands wrapped around my throat tried to kill me. So, yeah.”

Clad in a green sweatervest and a pair of ripped denim jeans, Young is easily one of the most “adorkable” faces of today’s music industry. The ultra-shy technical genius rarely agrees to media interviews, and has often mentioned that performing onstage has helped him to overcome extreme introver-

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Adam Young’s Owl City made a stop in St. Louis on his latest album’s world headlining tour. sion. Yet, with a big smile, a lot of awkward dancing and a full tin of cough drops, Young appeared determined not to let his illness get the best of his charming personality.

“Hello Seattle,” from Owl City’s debut album “Ocean Eyes” with Universal Republic, was a crowd favorite, and audience members sang along as several bright green lights were popping in the background to the tune of the synthesizer. As the night wore on, though, the crowd started to get impatient, demanding the group’s quadruple-platinum hit “Fireflies.”

“This is a song you might know, but it’s got a new intro,” Young said, with suspense building as the audience collectively held their breath.

“Here’s one that goes out to my kidney stones. It’s called ‘Fireflies.’”

What better way could there be to introduce the group’s Billboard chart-topper—the same song that is the 20th most downloaded

song of all time in the United Kingdom?

The new intro to “Fireflies” began with the low chirps and hums of fluttering wings, akin to that which might be heard from an actual swarm of fireflies on a dark summer’s night in the country. This gracefully segued into beloved and familiar synths and sounds of the single that put Owl City on the global music radar.

Young, who had been popping cough drops into his mouth and drinking hot tea onstage, finally had a chance at relief when the 38-second track “January 28, 1986,” a tribute to the memory of the Challenger space shuttle disaster, began to play. The track, which features an excerpt from President Ronald Reagan’s commemorative speech with an instrumental overture, afforded just enough time for Young to walk offstage, and, just when “Galaxies” began and it seemed that he had thrown in the towel to sickness, he

remerged with another huge smile on his face.

“Let me see your tentacles in the air,” Young said, yelling, encouraging the audience to dance along as he awkwardly, although adorably, swayed in a truly Adam Young fashion.

The best part of Monday night’s performance was the revelation that Young— rather than a mere techie, confined to a desk chair and a dashboard of buttons and levers and doodads—is a versatile and talented musician. Throughout the night, Young alternated between keyboards and guitars, and, in the bass pumping “Kamikaze,” he even took a turn at the drums, all while delivering true-to-the-track vocals. Still, Young said he is hesitant to consider himself a musician.

“I’m not really a musician,” Young said. “I’m a Coca-Cola employee. I’m a skinny little punk from Nowhere, Minn.

And I’m here because of my fans, because of all of you.

God bless you guys.”

The “Time Travel” tour made its final stop in time in St. Louis last weekend.

There were three warmup acts before the headlining pop-rock group, Never Shout Never, took stage at The Pageant on Sunday, Nov. 6. First up was a half-hour performance from Carter Hulsey.

His five-man band’s music had a very organic feel— pure, without any noticeable special effects. The lead singer had a calming tone to his voice that made certain members of the audience instantly sway along.

Next to perform was Fake Problems, which was fortunate, since they have only performed on select nights during the tour. Fake Problems had a hard-rocking and alternative vibe, and the band’s voices fit well together.

Each of their songs provided a showcase for the band members, whether it was a guitar breakout or belting vocals.

About halfway through the performance, Fake Problems announced that Mr. Goose, one of the guitar players, was celebrating his 19th birthday.

All four of the touring bands came onstage with a birthday cake, complete with a clump of candles, birthday party hats and drinks.

Mr. Goose continued to play his guitar as he was hoisted onto a fellow band mate’s shoulders.

All of this created a fun atmosphere for the audience, and at the end of their set, Mr. Goose said, “Best band ever!” screaming into his microphone as loud as he could.

The audience chanted along with him, pumping their fists and jumping up and down in agreement.

After a 15-minute break, A Rocket To The Moon took the stage. The audience seemed much more familiar with this band. Their music had a country sound, and a more profes-

sional appearance, since they were not drinking while they were performing like the previous acts. A majority of the parents in the audience probably felt more comfortable watching A Rocket To The Moon. One of the most well received songs they played was a cover of “Free Falling,” originally by Tom Petty.

The fourth and final act was the Joplin, Mo. native Never Shout Never. As lead singer-songwriter Christofer Drew walked onstage in his black top hat and bare feet, lighting a cigarette, I had a near flashback to Willy Wonka from “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.” Once the group had gotten into their positions, Drew placed his cigarette at the end of his guitar strings.

Drew had previously mentioned that he wanted the band to have a more rock-nroll sound, which was apparent in their new songs. Never Shout Never had harsher vocal tones and an overall louder volume.

At one point, Drew asked to have the house lights turned on, so that he could see the audience.

“If everyone smiles, it gives off serotonin in your brain that gives you a natural high,” Drew said.

After Drew finished his first cigarette, he asked if anyone in the audience had a cigarette he could smoke.

Many were tossed onto the stage and, throughout the rest of the group’s performance, cigarettes were randomly thrown up to him.

Drew would pick one up off the ground at the beginning of nearly every song, stick it in his guitar while he was playing, and take a few puffs.

“Go crazy and just do what you do,” Drew said to the audience, encouraging them to start mosh pits and crowd surf.

And, just like that, Never Shout Never just did what they do best.

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Dance into ‘Billy Elliot the Musical’ at the Fox Theatre

By BRETTON DELARIA Contributor

The world is finding itself in difficult times. There is great division about the future of the nation, strikes are breaking out and families are finding themselves finically strapped. Amid all this turmoil, there does not seem to be any bright moment to show that everything is going to work out fine in 1984-era England. These very events are taking center stage at The Fabulous Fox Theatre as it welcomes “Billy Elliot the Musical.”

The story of young Billy Elliot is one that is sure to touch the hearts and minds of all ages. Set during the coal workers’ strike for control of the industry between the conservative British government, “Billy Elliot” illuminates and transcends the period to correlate with modern-day issues.

The story of Billy is one of struggle, soul-searching and acceptance. The plot follows the Elliot family, composed of Billy, his dad Jackie, his older

brother Tony and their grandmother, living together during the turmoil of the strike.

The family is no stranger to suffering after enduring the death of Billy’s mother, Jenny.

The musical takes us through the journey of young Billy, from being forced to participate in boxing, something he hates, and eventually finding freedom through ballet dancing.

Billy struggles to keep this passion for dance a secret from his father, all while developing into a talented dancer. More importantly, Billy finally finds the maternal touch that he has been missing in his teacher, Mrs. Wilkinson.

Throughout the musical, the audience enters into sentimental moments with Billy, imagining time with his mother. A break from the usual merriment, fast-paced music and dance, we feel the affection and love that Billy and his mother once had.

It is ballet and the arts which help Billy rediscover the love for his mother, and now his love for Mrs. Wilkinson, and it is ballet that brings

closure to his tragedy.

With wonderful ballet movements from “Swan Lake” to modern tap, the entire show highlights the beauty and the power the arts have to transform people. For Billy, the gift of the arts is an escape from difficult times and a power to transform relationships. Ballet brings together his family amid turmoil, helps him define who he is and provides the foundation for relationships to be transformed.

Moreover, the arts allow Billy to befriend his best friend Michael, despite his homosexuality.

“Billy Elliot” is more than just a performance with exquisite dance and toe-tapping music by Elton John. Rather, it is a story of encouragement that resonates with our modern time and struggles. In an age where it seems there is no light at the end of the tunnel, “Billy Elliot” reminds us of the power the arts have to take us away from the difficulties of life.

In a time when it seems like more and more of the youth have committed sui-

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Kylend Hetherington stars as Billy in “Billy Elliot the Musical.” cide because of sexuality-specific bullying, Billy Elliot and Michael reminds audiences of the need for acceptance of individuals, as well as of the power of friendship.

The lesson of “Billy Elliot” is that, despite how difficult times may seem, it is the simple things that bring us together: the acceptance of a friend’s sexuality, following your dreams and hopes despite the constraints, the rallying of a community around

someone with a chance for greatness, the gift of confidence in talents, the transcending love of a family and the healing power of the arts.

“Billy Elliot” is a musical that is going places because it is a story about each of us.

The musical will have you laughing, crying, singing and applauding.

Running through Nov. 13 at the Fox, “Billy Elliot” is one performance that you do not want to miss.

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claim that some of the plots in Shakespeare’s plays resemble events de Vere’s life.

Shakespeare experts and British literary scholars disagree. “[Shakespeare] builds from one play to another.

The kinds of things he does in a tragedy, he flips into a comedy,” van den Berg said.

“There is a continuity. You know Shakespeare when you see it.”

The authorship question continues to surface in pop culture, especially in America. Its most recent resurgence emerged after the 1930s when Thomas Looney first posited the Earl of Oxford as the true author.

The Earl of Oxford’s writing skill has been questioned, however.

“There is no question that [the Earl of Oxford’s poetry] was second-rate poetry. So, unless he was playing dumb, it’s hard to believe that the same mind produced ‘Ham-

let,’” Donald Stump, professor of English, said.

Like van den Berg, Stump is teaching a course on Shakespeare this semester, but they said that neither of them has been asked about authorship by a skeptical student.

Even though students do not seem too concerned with the theory, SLU is not the only university to take an effort to set the record straight. English professors at Washington University have encouraged their students to attend the panel. Academia is making a large-scale effort to counter this theory, even if “Anonymous” is just a movie.

“It’s a bit like denying climate change, or like arguing that the world is flat,” Sawday said. “It is deeply and profoundly anti-intellectual.”

Stump, Sawday and van den Berg said they have encouraged their students to see the film and attend the panel.

“It does raise interesting questions about how people use evidence to rise to con-

clusions. In this case, though, there’s not much evidence,” Stump said.

Bridget Bergin, a sophomore in the College of Arts and Sciences and an English major, first heard about the controversy, the film and the panel in Sawday’s class.

“I will be attending the panel because I am excited to see what Mr. Shebar will bring to the discussion as a filmmaker, and I am interested in the idea of disputed authorship as a conspiracy theory,” Bergin said.

Sawday is planning to see the film, and van den Berg has already seen it. While both recognize that movies often alter reality for aesthetic or narrative reasons, they said they see “Anonymous” as a missed opportunity.

“It’s sad because Shakespeare is for everybody,” van den Berg said. “He wasn’t writing for the elite. He was popular culture.”

While “Anonymous” has been largely panned by film critics, it has been success-

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ful at the box office in limited release, averaging $3,856 per theater.

Jennifer Rust, professor of English, said that when she saw the film, the audience applauded at the end.

“I was sitting there laughing at it, and everyone in the audience was taking it seriously,” Rust said.

Perhaps part of the attraction comes from a general interest in conspiracy theories, but there is also an air of distrust of experts that is adrift.

“It doesn’t matter what the experts are saying,” Sawday said. “It’s what the media picks up. The story is just too good.”

The panel will discuss the evolution of the conspiracy theory, historical knowledge of Shakespeare and the role of popular culture in influencing discourse. “Anonymous” has been marketed strongly to students, appearing on SparkNotes, for instance, so the discussion will examine the status of “experts” in our culture and the implications

of knowledge in the media.

Rust said she has encouraged her graduate students to attend the panel because many plan to become English teachers.

“As teachers, they will have students who bring these questions up, so they should hear different ways to answer those questions,” Rust said.

Rust said that she seldom is asked the question of Shakespearean authorship from undergraduates. Instead, she said, there are far more interesting questions to explore about Shakespeare.

“The Shakespeare we get in the text is more interesting than the conspiracy theory,” Rust said. “Learn about the real story because the history is more interesting than the fiction.”

Sawday said that he hopes the panel will teach students to be aware that there is such a thing as expert knowledge.

“There are some ways of understanding evidence that are better than others,” Sawday said.

best part of the whole mess, is rather puzzling. What is she doing in such a silly affair?

Furthermore, why is a veteran of the Royal Shakespeare Company fooling around in this ridiculous costume drama?

It is not worth it to harp on the historical inaccuracies of the film. To do so would be to miss the point, to some degree. “Anonymous” is a piece of revisionist history, a long “what if” or a loud propaganda. Where “Anonymous” runs out of ink, though, is when it starts to take too seriously its task of convincing the audience of its conspiracy theory.

Again, regardless of the validity of its philosophy, “Anonymous” needed a little more whimsy, a little more fun, a little more of Michael Moore’s or Oliver Stone’s voracity.

Dramatizing the Shakespeare authorship question is no simple task. I imagine it would amount to dramatizing string theory. However, “Anonymous” needed more style and more of Ifans’ swag.

The story and its historical subjects are much too rich for such a bland, costume-filled period piece. John Orloff’s screenplay needed a rewrite

by Shakespeare, Andrew Marvell, Ben Johnson, De Vere or really anyone else.

To see or not to see “Anonymous” is not the question.

Read the books. I hear they are better.

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THE GOOD Vanessa Redgrave, and the film does in fact end, eventually.

THE BAD

A cacophony of bad lines, a horror show of bad acting and so long!

THE VERDICT Roland Emmerich should issue an apology to the Academy for this cinematic disaster.

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The Saint Louis University volleyball squad (13-10, 9-4 A-10) concludes their Atlantic 10 Conference regular season by hosting the league’s top two teams.

The Billikens take on second-place Xavier (18-9, 10-3 A-10) Friday, Nov. 11 at 5 p.m. Firstplace Dayton (20-6, 12-1 A-10) is the opponent Sunday, Nov. 13 at noon. Both matches will be played at Chaifetz Arena.

Billiken seniors Alyssa Deno, Ashley Gaillot and Amelia Karges will be honored at Sunday’s match.

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Time runs out on Billikens’ fall campaign

By CHARLES BOWLES Staff Writer

Billikens men’s soccer has ended after a 2-1 double-overtime loss to No. 10 Charlotte.

The Bills (6-10-1, 4-5 A-10) concluded their season afterfacing ups and downs. The Bills came into the game with an outside chance of making the Atlantic 10 Conference tournament, but they ended their season on a sour note.

Robbie Kristo scored in the 26th minute. Nick Maglasang started the scoring play when he banged a drive off the Bills Alex Johnston on a free kick.

Kristo gathered the rebound and fired into the upper right section of the goal.

The score remained 1-0 until Charlotte’s Aidan Kirkbride scored his first goal of the season in the 55th minute.

Bills goalkeeper Nick Shackelford, who recorded

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Freshman Robbie Kristo (18) evades a Charlotte defender in Saturday night’s action.

10 saves on the night, kept it a 1-1 game with several amazing saves near the end of regulation. The score remained 1-1 until the second overtime.

Kirkbride, however, buried the game winner off a corner

kick five minutes into the second overtime to lift Charlotte to the victory.

It was the third doubleovertime loss of the season for the Bills and their second straight double-overtime loss

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Men’s Soccer

L 1-2 vs. Charlotte Volleyball

L 2-3 @ George Washington

W 3-0 @ Charlotte Men’s Basketball

W 66-44 vs. Cardinal Strich

W 72-61 vs. St. Ambrose

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Former star returns to old stomping grounds

By MICHAEL JOHNSON

Women’s Basketball Head Coach Shimmy Gray-Miller announced that two high school student-athletes have signed a National Letter of Intent to attend Saint Louis Univeristy and play for the Billikens beginning next season.

The 2012 SLU recruiting class is comprised of 5-foot-7 guard Rachel Mendelsohn (Portland, Ore./Jesuit) and 6-foot-2 forward Denisha Womack (Peoria, Ill./Central).

“Rachel and Denisha are the total package,” Gray-Miller said. “They have talent, skills, academic prowess, work ethic and, most important, character.”

The women’s team tip off their season this Friday on the road at Memphis.

after losing to Xavier last Sunday.

The Bills’ had a rollercoaster season. They beat nationally ranked Notre Dame and South Florida, which were two of the high points of the season, and they also won three straight conference games.

However, the Bills also had their low points this season.

The Bills lost three straight games. Two of those were at the open of the conference season, followed by the Akron game where the Bills lost 4-0.

Then they lost two straight games in double overtime to conclude their season and missed the A-10 conference tournament.

Injuries also plagued the Bills this year. Alex Sweetin missed the season with a partially torn ligament in his leg,

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Athletic Director Chris May (left) honors Brian McBride for his athletic accomplishments while at SLU.

Billiken fans in attendance for Saturday night’s men’s soccer contest against Charlotte were treated to a 2-1 double-overtime thriller in addition to an appearance from one of Saint Louis University Athletics’ most esteemed alumni, Brian McBride.

McBride starred in his time spent in a Billiken uniform, which lasted from 19901994, and he left his mark on the SLU record books.

The striker tallied 72 goals and assisted on 40 more en route to setting the all-time mark for points in SLU history (184). McBride earned spots on numerous collegiate All-American teams in his four-year career at SLU. After stints in the English Premier League, Major League Soccer and on the United States National Team, McBride opted to retire from

>> Fitness

SLU’s great exercise divide

By ALEX KOZICH Staff Writer

Upon entering the Simon Recreation Center weight room, exercise enthusiasts are immediately greeted by an expanse of weight machines and racks of free weights.

The different types of people that use the facility are immediately apparent: There are the bodybuilder types, or as some like to call them “meatheads,” the runners, the “average joe” and the girls on the ellipticals.

All have their different ways of working out, and, more interestingly, they also have their own opinions of the others that use the weight room.

Generally, the most noticeable group in the weight room, due to the size of their muscles, is the bodybuilders.

Vince DiRenzo, a fifth-year going for his masters in athletic training, is a competitive body builder who works out five days a week to try to improve his physique so he places well at every competition.

“The last thing I want to know is that someone worked harder than me,” DiRenzo said.

As a body builder, Vince takes a daily multivitamin, fish oil and creatine monohydrate pre-workout and whey protein isolate post-workout.

As for the term meathead being used to describe people like himself, DiRenzo isn’t too concerned with people using it. “The people who use it are generally the same people that will ask for advice in the gym,” he said.

“A lot of people don’t understand all of the sacrifices it takes to become a competitive body builder, so people use the term to define anyone who lifts hard and takes supplements.”

Some people may think that there is some sort of unspoken competition between the body builders as to who can lift more, but according to DiRenzo, that may not be the case. “I can’t speak for everyone, but for myself, I would say no. The only thing I can control is what I do in the gym so why should I care what anyone else is doing,” he said.

Of all the different people in the weight room, the majority are like junior Francisco Hohn--in pretty good shape. but not a bodybuilder by any stretch of the imagination. They go three to four times per week and generally don’t take any supplements.

However, Hohn did say that he tries to eat the right foods before and after his workouts.

Before his workouts, Hohn said he eats “carbs, like bread and pasta,” and after his workouts, he eats “protein, like chicken and pork.” Hohn uses free weights because, unlike the machines, they utilize your stabilizer muscles as well.”

Senior Nick Robertson, a summer weight coach for his former high school football team, agrees that free weights are better than machines.

“When you’re working on a machine, you’re confined to that simple movement on that machine, and it stabilizes the weight for you instead of you doing it yourself,” he said.

Not all bodybuilders work out the same way. “I’ve always heard that the gym is a place to be seen, but do you really have to check yourself out in the mirror every 10 seconds?”

Francisco said. Hopefully he doesn’t run into any of those “meatheads” anytime soon.

The weight room is not just a place to workout and get huge; it can be used for any number of things.

Junior Fallon Lott says that about two to three times per week when she needs some stress relief or to clear her mind, she uses the ellipticals or dumbbells to blow off some steam and clear her mind from a stressful day. “When I workout I get ‘pumped up,’” she said. “It gives me energy while helping me get relaxed as well.”

Clearly, the weight room at the Simon Rec is a very diverse place with many different people doing many different exercises. Next time you go, take a minute to look around at all the different people, and then proceed to your workout.

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Treadmills are popular forms of exercise for students.

the game of soccer earlier this year.

McBride’s first trip back to campus since retiring conjured up more than just memories of his dazzling goals and pinpoint passes on the pitch.

“I think probably some of things I took away were the fact that school was very much on the front burner,” McBride said. “Even though soccer was a large part of what I was doing here, I put a lot of focus on the class side of things.”

McBride recalled the small class setting, with sometimes as few as four students in them, as one of the reasons why he flourished academically and was able to earn his degree in secondary education from SLU. Clearly, it was not all books and no soccer balls for McBride.

He did not reach the See “McBride” on Page 11

All-time great passes away

By DERRICK NEUNER Assoicate Sports Editor

“Easy” Ed Macauley, the greatest player in Saint Louis University basketball history, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 9.

He was 83.

Macauley, the only Billiken to be enshrined in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, led SLU to the 1948 NIT championship when it, and not the NCAA, was college basketball’s premier event, and was named MVP. SLU beat New York University in the championship game at Madison Square Garden.

Three days later, the team arrived at Union Station by train and was greeted by 15,000 fans for a parade.

Macauley still ranks 10th on the Bills’ all-time scoring list with 1,402 points.

Professionally, he was the top draft pick of the St. Louis Bombers in 1949 but joined the Boston Celtics in 1950, where he played six seasons before being traded to the St. Louis Hawks. Macauley played three seasons there and helped St. Louis win the NBA title in 1958-59.

He scored more than 11,000 points in 10 seasons, playing in seven NBA All-Star games.

His No. 50 is retired by SLU, and the Celtics retired his No. 20. When he got his star on the St. Louis Walk of Fame in 2003, Macauley told the story about how he got his nickname when he was a sophomore at SLU. “It was the first time I was appointed captain,” Macauley said. “We dressed in the basement of West Pine Gym and it was my role to lead the team from the basement locker room through the door.

“But nobody followed me when I ran down the court and made a layup. Then I heard people shout, ‘Take it easy, Ed.’ I didn’t realize it, but they were playing the national anthem. That ‘Easy Ed’ nickname helped me get a lot of attention.”

Students pick from diverse dozen of Simon Rec’s offerings

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The spinning class is one of the most popular courses offered by the Simon Recreation Center. The Rec offers courses for all types of physical activities.

By ANDRIA LAMPE Staff Writer

Although they may not know it, patrons of the Simon Recreation Center have a wide variety of physical activities to choose from.

In addition to the treadmills, ellipticals, weights and bikes, the SRC is offering 12 different classes for those who want a change in their workouts.

Classes are categorized into group exercises, mind/body exercises and dance, and all of these cover a wide range of activities.

One of the latest additions to the list is the kettlebell, a cast iron weight with a handle on it. The kettlebell is used for cardio, strength and flexibility training and is a gaining popularity on campus.

Another popular program is Zumba, a Latin-inspired dance workout.

Laura Asp participates in the Zumba program and looks forward to every workout.

“It focuses on cardio, so we get a good workout, but with the music and the dancing you aren’t thinking about how tired you are,” Asp said.

Spinning, group aerobics and yoga are also student favorites.

Though all programs draw a diverse crowd, the class makeup tends to be predominately female.

Dancing programs such as salsa also have participants excited. Not only do the instructors teach technique and moves, but they also focus on the history and background of the music. Eric Disanza was new to the

class and was pleased with his experience. “[My teacher] was very friendly and gave me many useful tips,” Disanza said. “He was dedicated to our improvement at each session.”

Alterations have been made to certain programs as well. The yoga program now offers a power-flow session, which targets cardio and core strengthening, and a lunch time session, which is an intro class more focused on beginners. Kickboxing is also attracting a crowd with its highintensity aerobic workout.

Lesser-known programs at SRC are the aquatic classes which are offered at four adult levels, a conditioning level and an experienced adult level.

“The classes are designed for everyone, whether they are looking for a workout or just a learning experience,” Khannie Dastgah, organizer of the swimming programs, said. She encourages people to get involved in not only swimming but all programs at SRC. The programs at SRC are a great way to stay in shape, meet fellow patrons and maybe even get in touch with your cross-cultural side.

Whether you are sweating bullets on a stationary bike, stretching your body into pretzels or dipping your partner to the floor, there are classes to fit all tastes.

Every week from Monday to Friday, the all-purpose rooms are bustling with patrons looking for healthy alternatives to their workouts, and with these programs, they are finding that the possibilities are abundant.

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>> Baseball

Cards’ and Bills’ blossoming relationship benefits both

By MICHAEL JOHNSON Sports Editor

Contrary to popular belief, the Grand Bridge is not the only bridge under construction at Saint Louis University.

Medical students, have no fear. This one will not cause you any further delays.

Throughout Darin Hendrickson’s five-year tenure as head baseball coach at SLU, he has been building up a bridge of his own between his program and Busch Stadium, home of the St. Louis Cardinals.

“The connection between Saint Louis University and the St. Louis Cardinals has been just unimaginable,” Hendrickson said. “You can’t put a price on it. It’s been wonderful for our team, our university and all our athletes to be around such a first class organization.”

Hendrickson cultivated this relationship 16 years ago—when he was the skipper of another collegiate program— after earning a spot in the Cardinals organization as one of their five batting practice pitchers. The only prerequisite for the job was the ability to throw the hide down the strike zone, and Hendrickson, a former pitcher, fit the bill perfectly.

Since coming aboard at SLU, he has put a great emphasis on strengthening this bond between the two programs, whose home dia-

monds sit a mere 3.5 miles apart from each other.

Hendrickson’s role with the Cardinals creates a number of opportunities for his squad at SLU. In his first year as head coach, his team took on the Cardinals in an exhibition match at their spring training facilities in Jupiter, Fla. Busch Stadium was also home to a fundraising homerun derby for the Billikens.

This past August, recently retired Cardinals manager Tony La Russa hosted an intimate dinner for Hendrickson and 24 other guests and friends of the Billiken baseball program. All proceeds from the dinner were put toward the team.

“The Cardinals have embraced us,” Hendrickson said.

Not all of the benefits of the relationship are tangible.

In Hendrickson’s case, he has had a front row seat to witness one of the premier managers in the game go about his business. He has been sure to soak up his time with the Cards, taking back both personal memories and attitudes he can share with his team.

When La Russa is mentioned, Hendrickson immediately brings up and stresses his unparalleled “respect for the game.” The SLU coach also cited La Russa’s uncanny ability to motivate and get the best from his players as traits he continues to strive for when he takes his post in the Billiken dugout.

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SLU’s Head Baseball Coach Darin Hendrickson has put recent emphasis on strengthening his program’s ties with the St. Louis Cardinals.

“It inspires me, especially this year when I’ve been in an intimate setting and watching [La Russa] from afar,” Hendrickson said. “In my profession, I’m pretty darn lucky to experience all that up-close.”

Hendrickson’s run with the Cardinals has included three World Series appear-

ances, one shattered singleseason homerun record and a chance to throw batting practice to the likes of Derek Jeter and Ichiro Suzuki after being “traded” to the American League when St. Louis played host to the 2009 All Star Game.

Despite the struggle to bal-

ance his family life, overseeing all 33 of his players and survive the constantly changing landscape of the recruiting trail, Hendrickson continues to loan his right arm to the Cardinals in the summers in hope that his SLU team will continue to grow because of this relationship.

All roads lead to Atlanta for Saint Louis University’s men’s club water polo squad.

The Billikens are Peach Statebound after clinching a berth in this weekend’s National Collegiate Club Championship.

The Bills, coached by Dan Goeddel, are seeded sixth in the 16-team bracket. The action will take place in the

The Billiken point guard has faced his fair share of criticism over the past year.

However, he quietly accepted his penalty for his role in last year’s scandal and is ready to play. Almost all juniors and seniors remember how much fun it can be to watch Mitchell play, even though many of them have already forgotten much of what they learned in their freshman classes.

Who to

Water polo knocks off local rival, swims onto Nationals Sports Editor

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Kwamain Mitchell

>> Club Sports

By MICHAEL JOHNSON

Who to

pools of the Georgia Institute of Technology.

“All the hard work we’ve put in the pool this fall is finally starting to pay off,” junior utility player Craig Borkovec said. “All the extra laps in the pool and time in the weight room was like putting money in the bank. We’re going to put it all on the line this weekend. Nationals is going to be the time when we cash out.”

SLU had to overcome perennial nemesis Lindenwood

University in the Missouri Valley Conference championship game on Oct. 28 in order to secure their place in the national tournament.

The Billikens had come up short against the Lions of Lindenwood the previous two seasons--- two years ago in a double-overtime thriller and last season at the hands of a last minute goal from the Lions.

These crushing defeats served as a motivational tool

for this year’s team.

“We all hyped up the game this year against them,” Borkovec said. “The older guys still felt the sting from those two losses, and we made sure the younger guys on the team knew about our history with Lindenwood.” When the clock expired in their 12-10 victory over the Lions, Borkovec described the team’s emotions as “pure elation.”

Players launched themselves into the pool to cel-

ebrate while the Lindenwood players swam off in a frustrated, dejected manner.

Shortly after collecting their hardware for the conference championship, the team’s focus shifted to their first round opponent, the Univeristy of Illinois-Chicago.

“We have team that’s anchored with veterans,” Borkovec said. “That’s one of our biggest assets. We’re taking it one game at a time with our eyes fixed on the prize.”

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pinnacle of the game’s competitive level by sitting in a classroom all day, and it certainly was not an individual effort.

“The best thing when you talk about memories at SLU are the friendships and the people that I met,” McBride said.

“I was lucky to be a part of the team and the coaching staff, and I love it when my wife gets a chance to see those guys and meet them more because they’re all such first-class people and great people to have in my life.”

Now that he has hung up the spikes from the professional ranks, McBride has had a chance to relax and spend more time with his family.

He and his wife have settled back in their hometown in the northwest suburbs of

Chicago with their family.

While soccer has played such an influential in McBride’s past, it looks like it will continue to do so in his future.

He has his sights on coaching at some capacity, ideally at the professional level.

“At the moment, I’m feeling things out, looking at each situation and trying to make the best decision,” McBride said.

He returned back to the facility where he once trained to coach a camp for 8 to 12 year olds. He enjoyed the experience and got a lot of positive feedback, but he wants to have a steadier day-to-day influence his pupils, as opposed to coaching them in hourly spurts.

With a degree in education, a grade-A soccer pedigree and an emphasis on the building meaningful relationships, McBride has all the credentials to coach.

Soccer: Season over, all eyes to next fall Continued from Page 10

and Mike Roach missed a few key games with a hamstring injury.

The Bills will lose five seniors and a few key contributors. Mike Roach, Alex Johnston, Chadd Vandergriffe, Blake Schneider and Beau Bellomy have all played their final games as Bills. Roach had 8 points this season with 2 goals and 4 assists, and Roach concluded his career with 14 goals and 9 assists. Johnston had 1 goal and 1 assist this season, and he concluded his career with 6 goals and 6 assists.

While the Bills will lose these veterans , the Bills have some positive building blocks to build on for next year.

Freshman forward Robbie

Kristo burst onto the scene with 6 goals and 2 assists this season, and freshman midfielder Raymond Lee finished the season with 4 goals and 1 assist. Kristo led the team in points, and Lee was second.

Freshman midfielder William Hidlago contributed 2 goals and 3 assists, and freshman midfielder Kingsley Bryce contributed 2 goals and 1 assist. The four freshmen certainly have bright futures with the Bills soccer squad.

Sophomore goalkeeper Nick Shackelford ends the season with a 1.28 goal against average and a .798 save percentage.

The Bills have a bright future but a dismal and disappointing present as their bumpy season came to a tragic end against Charlotte.

JEER

ESPN The self-proclaimed “Worldwide Leader in Sports” did not include the Billiken’s men’s basketball team in the top 60 teams in the country in their 2011 preseason rankings. Not cool, ESPN. Not cool.

Who to

FEAR

Expectations There is a buzz around campus, to borrow a term from anyone who has ever covered college sports, surrounding the men’s basketball team this season.

But with such lofty goals, Billiken fans have to avoid being prisoners-of-themoment who get down on the team after any loss. With a team that has the potential to only get better as the season goes on and free season tickets to all students, it is important that the whole campus comes out to support the team.

By JONATHAN AUPING Staff Writer

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