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By KRISTEN MIANO Staff Writer

Construction on the Grand Bridge, which began last March, will continue through the fall and spring semesters, and is projected to be partially completed in May of 2012.

“As far as progress, the entire bridge has been torn down at this point,” Supervisor of Transportation Services Joseph Stumpf said. “Nothing is behind schedule at this point and everything seems to be moving along pretty well.”

According the Stumpf, the project was slated to last about 18 months and will probably be finished by September of 2012.

In response to the construction, Saint Louis University made several changes to the shuttle system that runs between the Health Sciences and Frost Campuses.

“We began looking at alternate routes in January 2011,” Stumpf said. “After test runs and several studies, we settled on the route we have now, which uses Compton as our main North-South route.”

Stumpf said the system has not been perfect, but that the addition of a third shuttle by the University has made it run more smoothly.

“With the increase in student population, there was a greater need for shuttles,” Stumpf said. “The third shuttle was a major benefit given to us by the University.”

To better accommodate the students, Stumpf said that a system has been put in place for the lectures that have a large number of students. All three shuttles will be in place at 10:45 a.m. and run a continuous route to transport the students back to the Busch Student Center in a timely manor.

“SLU has been very proactive with dealing with what the students have needed,” Associate Vice President of Frost Campus Paige Turner said.

Turner said that in response to student needs, the administration has increased classes at the Health Sciences Campus, created a website devoted to the Grand Bridge and formed the Grand Bridge Ad Hoc Committeee, which is comprised of students, faculty and staff.

The Grand Bridge Closure Ad Hoc Committee continued to meet during the summer and conducted the studies that have led to the adaptations concerning the shuttle service and other forms of transportation throughout campus. The committee has addressed concerns including efficient arrival and longer route service time.

Kripa Sreepada, vice president of diversity and social justice for the Student Government Association and member of the Ad Hoc committee, said she has been See “Bridge” on Page 3

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Saint Louis University recently acquired the former Pevely Dairy building, located on Grand Boulevard and Chouteau Avenue, giving the University greater influence over a major intersection.

University President Lawrence Biondi, S.J., confirmed the purchase through his August message to the SLU community.

“We now control three of the four corners of this key intersection,” Biondi said in the message.

However, Biondi said that no plans have been made about the future of the site.

“Although we have not yet determined uses for the properties, it was logical to take advantage of opportunities that made it financially feasible for us to secure these key sites near the Medical center,” Biondi said.

The site is located near the Health Sciences Campus, across the street from the Doisy Research Center.

The location could play a key role in the University’s growth, and some members of the SLU community are eager to see what purpose the building will have.

“I would like to see housing there so it’s closer to classes,” Brianne Keller, a senior physical therapy student, said.

An additional dorm could help to extend the presence of students on the Health Sciences Campus, and could revitalize the community.

Claire Mclnerney, a senior Personal Training major, said, “It could be nice to be able to have the Salus Center just be the [Water Tower Inn], rather than classes over there by building another academic building. If the departments there could become more centralized, it would decrease travel time between classes for students in the future.”

Developer Rick Yackey and four partners acquired the 10 acre former Pevely Dairy building for $2.2 million in April of 2010. The

property was purchased approximately a year after a fire nearly destroyed the historic site. Bruce Development and Yackey had originally planned to convert the building to support both residential and commercial units.

The idea to create residential properties was initially praised by many, according to the St. Louis Business Journal, for its proximity to both SLU campuses. The project did not go as planned, and SLU acquired the property.

The Pevely Dairy building was built in 1919, and served as the company’s See “Pevely” on Page 3

Candra Johnson / Staff Photographer

SLU bought the old Pevely building. Future plans are undetermined.

Business’ changes prompt controversy

Photos by: Allison Smith / Staff Photographer

Cheater’s Bar and Grill opens this Fall with renovations and a new-look.

It replaces Laclede’s Bar and Grill, a popular location for students.

Cheater’s ‘reopens’ doors across from the Village

By BRIAN BOYD News Editor

and HANNAH WILEY Staff Writer

Laclede Street Bar and Grill, located on Lindell Boulevard across from the Student Village Apartments, has a new name, new management and new atmosphere. After a change in management, the establishment has been renamed Cheater’s Sports Grill and Ultrapub.

Director of Operations for Cheater’s Matt Ratz managed Laclede’s throughout the month of June and worked with a team to evaluate the venue and begin the renaming and remodeling process.

“Our evaluation led us to remodel and change the name and give us a fresh outlook so we could bring in revenue during lunch, happy hour and at night,” Ratz said.

Ratz said that one of the areas of focus while developing Cheater’s was to upgrade the food menu and emphasize offerings aside from the night-life.

The management team hired a restaurant consultant to come in and design the menu.

“We want to be known as a restaurant and sports bar first and a bar and lounge second,” said Ratz.

Aside from the new food selection, the interior boasts - Matt Ratz new amenities such as couches, beer pong tables, 21 flat screen televisions, a new DJ booth and a new sound system.

At Lacelde’s, patrons were limited

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to the bar area, dance floor and booths in the back area of the venue, but in the redesigned Cheater’s, guests can retreat to the back and watch sporting events on leather couches.

“We wanted it to be a “man-cave” basement type area where you can watch sports and play beer pong. We wanted that casual English pub feel,” Ratz said.

Cheater’s has not been without its critics, however. The logo for the venue spells the word “CheA+er’s” on a blackboard, possibly suggesting academic dishonesty.

“The name is in poor taste. It is a poke at the University and our mis-

We respect SLU. We are their neighbor and want to be a great neighbor.

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his newest work just weeks before his death. Even after age 90, Faherty gave speechOn Monday, Aug. 22, the es on the subjects in his books Rev. William Barnaby Fa- and hosted a weekly radio herty, S.J., passed away at the program on theology and St. Saint Louis UniversiLouis history. ty Hospital. Faherty Among his had been admitted many books, Fato the hospital days herty wrote mostly after reporting to about theology and Thomas Melancon, St. Louis history, S.J., rector of the including Celtic Fusz Pavilion, that Catholicism in St. he felt ill.

Louis. He also wrote A St. Louis native, historical novels, Faherty joined the Rev. William including “DaughSociety of Jesus af- Barnaby Faherty ter of Rising Moon” 1915-2011 ter graduating from and “A Wall for San Saint Louis UniverSebastian,” which sity High School (SLUH) in was made into a film in 1968 1931. Faherty showed prom- and starred Anthony Quinn. ise as a budding writer at Faherty was invited to be a SLUH, winning many writing consultant on the set. contests by the age of 16.

His writing covered more Starting as a novice in Flo- than the history of the Misrissant, Mo., Faherty served souri Province, however. Fanearly 80 years as a Jesuit. He herty also wrote reports on was ordained a Roman Catho- space exploration for NASA lic priest in 1944. and held an interest in astronIn his life as a Jesuit, Fa- omy throughout his life. herty established himself as After the Second Vatican a prolific writer and scholar.

Having written more than 50 See “Faherty” on Page 3 books, Faherty had started

By TJ KEELEY

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Francis G. Slay, mayor of St. Louis, came to Tegeler Hall on Tuesday, Aug. 30 as part of Saint Louis University’s “Welcome Week” festivities. Slay was accompanied by multiple SLU alumni and a panel of his own staff. Slay received his undergraduate degree from SLU before attending the University’s School of Law. Slay said that there is a need for the youth in the St. Louis community to enhance the city. He called young people to try to make the city more appealing. Citing the statistic that St. Louis’s population declined 12.2 percent from 1990 to 2000 while both crime and poverty rose, Slay said he encourages the St. Louis youth to reverse this trend.

Slay said he has taken the initiative during his time in office to make St. Louis more efficient and appealing to both residents and tourists alike. His administration has

Kristen Miano / Staff Photographer

Mayor Slay addresses a crowd at Tegeler Hall about the growth of St. Louis and its rising stature. increased the number of walkable, safer streets, provided cheaper and safer public transit and promoted humane treatment toward animals.

Slay specifically cited his efforts in reviving the city’s entertainment industry.

“Ten years ago, Downtown was closed by 7 p.m.,” Slay said. “Today, the city is alive

at night.”

The main topic Slay discussed was how he has been tailoring St. Louis for young people, primarily ages 18 through 24. Between 2000 and 2010, however, the city lost another 8.3 percent of it’s population.

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sion, and I hope it does not indicate the relationship we will have with the establishment,” Kent Porterfield, Vice President of Student Development, said.

Ratz, however, insists that Cheater’s does not condone academic dishonesty and that the name is simply a play on words.

“We did not mean to be disrespectful in any way whatsoever. We respect SLU. We are their neighbor and want to be a great neighbor. It is a play on words. We just have an “A-plus” in our name because we are on a campus,” Ratz said. “We do not in any way condone academic cheating.”

Cheater’s also hopes to become actively involved with SLU athletics and is developing plans to so.

“We have been talking to Chaifetz

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SLU professor delves into the rich history of Ireland with new book

By KELLY WITTE Staff Writer

Thomas Finan, assistant history professor and director of the International Studies Program at Saint Louis University, presented his book, “Medieval Lough Ce: History, Archeology and Landscape,” to the President of Ireland, Mary McAleese, last July.

Finan’s book highlights a part of Ireland that has only recently been discovered as one of the country’s historically rich areas.

President McAleese praised Finan for researching a region of Ireland that has not been widely explored since the 13th century.

Since 2002, Finan has served as director of the Kilteasheen Archeology Project in County Roscommon, Ireland.

The project aimed to excavate a medieval estate, including a cemetery and a hall house from the 13th century.

The program has injected nearly $300,000 into Kilteasheen over an eight year span.

The funds have gone to the local government and have provided student housing, transportation and food to the local economy.

While working on the project, Finan and his team introduced students to a part of Ireland rarely visited by tourists.

SLU played a significant role in the development of Finan’s book, “Medieval Lough Ce: History, Archeology and Landscape.”

“The book that was presented to President McAleese was funded through a Summer Research Grant by the dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, and that I could not likely have completed it without the support given by SLU,” Finan said.

While Finan works on the projects in Ireland, he continues to contribute to the SLU community.

While teaching history at the University, he also heads

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the International Studies program, which he said has made great strides and phenomenal growth in the past six years.

“Our staffing has grown to meet the demand presented by our 180 to 200 [students], which is up from around 120140 when I took over,” Finan said.

Finan said he has always been interested in the medieval history.

Finan’s expertise landed him an appearance on the History Channel series titled “Clash of the Gods,” where he discussed early middle-age Western European history, literature and archaeology.

Finan said he enjoys expanding his horizons and experiencing the world through different perspectives.

This is one of the reasons he said he wanted to incorporate international studies into his career path.

Finan said that he enjoys watching students go abroad so they can have some of the same experiences he has had overseas.

Finan has had many rewarding experiences at the University, but one experience stands out from all the rest.

“Last year was the first group of students to graduate from SLU that I have known since they were freshman,” Finan said. “It is very strange not seeing some of them on campus, but watching them grow and develop intellectually has been more than rewarding.”

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[Arena] for advertisements and maybe doing a shuttle to basketball games,” Ratz said.

Opinions on Cheater’s from the SLU student body have been mixed. Some students, such as junior physical therapy student Caitlin Gahart, welcome the change.

“I think they have done a good job of cleaning it up, but it is still Laclede’s with some frosted windows, a few leather couches and some plaid thrown in,” Gahart said. “Do not get me wrong, we all love Laclede’s or Cheater’s. It is our form of ‘Cheers.’”

Elizabeth Rogers, a junior in the College of Arts and Sciences, thinks that the name sends across a negative message.

“The name of Cheater’s is Laclede’s, and until all who know Laclede’s are gone,

then it will always be known as Laclede’s.

Cheater’s sounds trashy and sends the wrong vibe,” Rogers said.

For The Department of Public Safety and Security Services, the expectations for Cheaters are the same for the rest of the bars in the area.

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We all love Laclede’s or Cheater’s. It is our form of Cheers.

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Caitlin Gahart, junior

To help combat underage and public drinking, DPSSS is teaming with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department on Fridays and Satur-

days to enforce alcohol violations.

The heightened police presence will continue for the first few weekends of school and periodically throughout the year.

“In respect to this establishment, we have the same expectations for it that we do for all of the bars that surround our campus. Namely, that they will adhere to the law, especially as it pertains to the sale of alcohol to minors,” Assistant Vice President of Public Safety and Security Services Roland Corvington said.

Despite the facelift, Cheaters still faces stiff competition from local stalwarts Humphrey’s and the Library Annex.

“They are tough competition, but there are enough students to go around,” Ratz said. “Competition is good for the area.”

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SLU recognized by National Weather Service Pevely: SLU buys building, Weather spotting program available to faculty and students

By DERRICK NEUNER Associate Sports Editor

After one of the most active tornado seasons in Missouri history, Saint Louis University has been awarded the StormReady Award by the National Weather Service.

Though the recognition does not come in a direct response to the weather season, students and faculty at SLU now have the ability to become trained weather spotters, and severe weather safety areas are now designated throughout campus.

According to Assistant Vice President and Director of the Department of Public Safety, Securtiy and Services (DPSSS) Roland Corvington, the University submitted their application in May and

received their certification on Aug. 17.

The award is valid through 2014.

Corvington said the efforts of Connie Tillman, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator of DPSSS and “a number of SLU personnel” led to the recognition from the NWS. “SLU offered storm spotting through a continuing education training opportunity for community emergency response team (CERT) members,” Corvington said.

“SLU’s efforts with the National Weather Service to provide Storm Spotter training to students, faculty and staff, to ensure equipment such as weather radios were deployed on SLU’s campus, SLU’s ability through the Earth and Atmospheric Sciences to moni-

tor weather, the installation

by SLU Facilities Services Division personnel of lightning rods on buildings, all contributed to SLU being recognized for this award.”

StormReady, a program started in 1999 in Tulsa, Okla., helps arm America’s communities with the communication and safety skills needed to save lives and property–before and during the event. StormReady helps community leaders and emergency managers strengthen local safety programs.

“To become a StormReady University, there are several items that the University needs to have in place.

Among them are communications systems , reception of NWS information, monitoring of local conditions,

dissemination of warnings and preparedness activities,” Warning Coordination Meterologist for the National Weather Service in St. Louis, Jim Kramper said.

“Local emergency management officials are also consulted to verify that the University has an acceptable Emergency Operations Plan.”

More than 1,979 StormReady sites, 90 of which are universities, exist in the United States, but SLU is the first school in the metropolitan area to have successfully completed the program.

Other major universities that participate in the StormReady program include Oklahoma State University, Auburn University, Texas A&M University and Xavier University.

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headquarters in the 1940’s.

However, Pevely Dairy’s history in St. Louis dates back even further to the 1880s.

Pevely eventually grew popular after their role in the 1904 World’s Fair as the supplier of dairy products. Pevely’s debut at the World’s Fair eventually led the brand to become a household name.

However, the familyowned and operated company merged with Prairie Farms, then a fast growing company. The merger initially increased revenue for Pevely Dairy and boosted market share for many years.

When the recession began in 2008, Prairie Farms decided to consolidate factories in St. Louis and Hazelwood. The consolidation left hundreds out of work, and ultimately closed the building perma-

nently.

According to KSDK, the closing of Pevley Dairy was unexpected by several employees, who were told at 3 p.m. on a Friday that it would be their last day working with the company.

“We feel like we have been mislead by the unions and the company,” one former employee said, according to KSDK. The economic impacts were immediately felt when the building closed its doors.

One year after the factory was closed down, a fire ravaged the site and led to the destruction of one of the three buildings. The fire stalled the initial sale of the site until April of 2010, when Bruce Development and Yackey acquired the lot.

According to Biondi, the future purpose of the Pevely Dairy building for the University is still undecided.

Slay: SLU graduate addresses students Continued from Page 1

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Saint Louis University opened their arms to the new undergraduate students on Friday, Aug. 26 with the annual Convocation Ceremony. Father Lawrence Biondi S.J., President of SLU (right) shaks the hands of new students after the ceremony. The event was headlined by a student and a faculty speaker. More than 1,600 freshmen and 400 transfer students enrolled at SLU this fall. “We are excited because we know that you will rise to your intellectual capacity, realize your full potential as SLU students, as Billikens,” Biondi said. “And your SLU community is grateful and honored that you and your family have entrusted your education to us.”

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impressed with the proactive manor in which the committee has been handling the Grand Bridge Construction concerns.

“From the beginning, this group has worked hard to brain storm every possible complication that would result due to the bridge being down, considering in particular the complications that would be caused for students,” Sreepada said.

“Because of this, they were able to prepare all pertinent departments throughout both campuses as to what issues they should expect and

asked them to prepare for those issues, and I think that’s why everything has been progressing so smoothly.”

Sreepada said that the committee will continue to heavily monitor the situation in case certain situations concerning transportation arise.

Despite the smooth progress so far, Turner said that the closure of the Grand Metro stop for the duration of the construction was something that needed to be addressed by the city.

“We were informed that the stop would be closed, though it was initially planned to remain open for the duration of the project,” Turner said.

A representative from the

Metrolink Information Line confirmed that the stop would be closed during the construction because it was not considered safe to have open while the bridge is under construction.

When the station will be reopened remains unknown.

According to a press release on the Metrolink website, however, the company is taking this opportunity to improve the station.

Wind and rain shelters will be added to the platform. The station will be closer to the end of the bridge and closer to the Frost Campus.

There will be changes in landscaping and lighting, as well as new elevators and

stairs.

“The project will be a great asset to SLU,” Turner said.

“It will be safer in terms of design, better lighting and will be more visually attractive.”

Transportation Services and the University are responding to feedback while the construction is continuing, but Stumpf said she encourages students to not waste time while getting to classes to ensure that the transportation provided will get them there in a timely manor.

“The project is going well and the SLU community has been very patient,” Stumpf said.

However, Slay stated that those who left the city were not included in the collegeaged demographic.

“Keeping this demographic in the city to ensure a successful future for the city is very important,” Slay said.

Between 2000 and 2010, the city gained a large portion of 18 through 24-yearsolds, while also expanding in the 25 through 29-year-old age range.

Slay said that St. Louis has the fastest growing population of people with college degrees in the country.

In 1990, 15.3 percent of the population of St. Louis had a bachelor’s degree. In 2009, however, approximately 27.7 percent of people re-

ported having at least a bachelor’s degree.

“We do everything we can to keep young college and post-college educated people within the city,” Slay said.

Slay also brought his press secretary, Kara Bowlin, to talk to the audience, who as a young woman in her 20s, serves as an example of the young, successful and educated St. Louis citizen whom Slay hopes to retain in the city.

“Every day I walk into city hall and it’s still unbelievable,” Bowlin said.

Bowlin said she loves her position with the Slay administration and is excited to contribute to the betterment of the St. Louis community.

Mayor Slay said he hopes that other young people have the same attitude.

Faherty: St. Louis native remembered Continued from Page 1

and held an interest in astronomy throughout his life.

After the Second Vatican Council, Faherty wrote articles for magazines and encyclopedias about the effect of the Church’s documents on the American Catholic community.

After completing a doctorate in history from SLU in 1949, Faherty began his teaching career at Regis University, a Jesuit college in Denver, Col. From 1963 to 1984, he served SLU as a professor of history.

For one of his missions, Faherty was appointed as the archivist for the Missouri Province.

Faherty was known as a clear and engaging speaker.

He gave many speeches for the Sacred Heart Program

and contributed to several retreats at the Jesuit-run White House Retreat Center.

Faherty was known by his close friends as “Barb” or “Barby,” which was his mother’s maiden name.

But he later chose to go by Barnaby, his middle name, after the toy doll “Barbie” became popular.

In his later years, Faherty was appointed to live in the Fusz Pavilion at Jesuit Hall and to pray for the Society of Jesus.

He maintained an interest in the St. Louis Cardinals, his family heritage and the card game Kings in the Corner.

A visitation and a funeral Mass were held for Fr. Faherty in St. Francis Xavier Church on Wednesday, Aug. 24. Fr. Faherty was laid to rest at Calvary Cemetery on Thursday morning.

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Cheater’s takes it over the top Cheater’s is too close, too crude and too controversial in nomenclature. From the all-female wait staff to the outrageous promotions – such as “Free ‘til You Pee” – the bar is off the charts in just about ever y way since it changed from Laclede Street Bar and Grill.

For a bar so close to an academic environment, Cheater’s will elicit harsh responses to the way it has taken ever ything to the extremes. It is hard to tell where the criticism begins.

For starters, the name, no matter how you take it, is contradictor y and unfitting in a collegiate environment. Whether it is a sleazy derivative of the reality television show or an allusion to the University’s academic dishonesty policy, the name “Cheater’s” is both attractive to passersby and at the same time threatening to the students’ scholastic culture.

In any form, “Cheating” will not resonate well with the University community or the administration. And that is only the tip of the iceberg.

Upon entering the bar (or restaurant), students will notice the all-female wait staff

and immediately wonder why.

Likewise, with promotions such as “Deals for Heels” and “25 Cent Pitchers,” the impression Cheater’s leaves for the customers is not that of a sophisticated college restaurant and bar. In short, Cheater’s does appear like the place to illuminate the college students’ nightlife. While these promotions may be good marketing strategies, they are unnecessar y, extreme and a few too many. They introduce a culture that is contradictor y to that of a university and to that promised by a college bar.

After the closing of Laclede’s, a new bar, polished, but with the same elements, good food and good ser vice would have attracted a large enough crowd without appearing vulgar and desperate for customers.

Excessive amounts of free drinks and a catchy name in a college bar do not enrich the students’ nightlife. For better or worse, they are extraneous elements in the college experience. Good food, friendship and a warm and welcoming atmosphere are, and have always been, the epitome of college life and tradition. Unfortunately, Cheater’s does not promise this.

Student Activities Board shows promising leadership, sets example for other groups Judging by the solid homecoming line- change the genre of SAB’s past guests, up and early announcement of Lupe Fias- attracting a new and larger audience. co’s appearance, it is easy to see that the By inviting To Write Love On Her Arms Student Activities Board is beginning the to the University, SAB also shows its year on a high note and already exceeding involvement and dedication to addressing expectations. a variety of societal issues. This is Determined to turn things around commendable in any student organization. from previous years, SAB is making some Overall, the SAB leadership has proven changes within their worthy and capable. executive board Their improvesystem. ment from the preBy forming vious years can the new music ser ve as an example advisor y board of for other student Good leadership 12 representatives, groups, showing SAB will have a more that progress in such requires not more dependable way of measures is not only work by students, but booking artists. possible, but also Because of the expected and neces[...] better delegation late announcement sar y from all student of the artist, last groups that seeking of tasks. year’s homecoming to increase memberhad a disappointing ship. turnout.

If student leaders This year, howcan show dedication ever, SAB has announced the homecoming to making changes in their groups, the artist a month early. Already, more than student body will respond with heightened 500 students have replied to the Facebook loyalty and the administration will also event and are planning to attend, and ex- take them more seriously. citement is building up for the homecomGood leadership requires not more ing concert. work by students, but, as SAB has done Furthermore, bringing a rap artist with the new music advisor y board, better proves that SAB is making an attempt to delegation of tasks and more involvement step out of its comfort zone. It will also and responsibility from student leaders.

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Embracing culture and diversity gets lots in abstraction After 50 years The International Institute’s Festival of Nations brought 42 food booths and a World Bazaar featuring 37 nations to St. Louis this Commentary past weekend.

The number of different accents and shades of skin present, however, were approximately countless.

After 12 years, the Festival is Parisa Rouie still a mélange of sounds, tastes, sights and vibrations from Japanese taiko drums. All this, combined with the constant stimulation from seeing the unfamiliar, makes the overall experience culturally exhausting.

When you return from the festival, your feet may have been aching, a natural aftermath of walking in the heat. You may have been dehydrated, or feeling guilty that you had to buy water.

But the stimulating multicultural environment probably left you with a more noticeable feeling of diversity.

Congratulations. Now you can go home and feel more open-minded.

Chances are that when you came back to the University, you huddled in your old cliques, looked for people that look like you to make new friends and probably made a remark or two about how there are so many Asian students again this year.

It’s inevitable. By nature, we are attracted toward, and feel more comfortable making friends with, people as close to us in culture and physiology as possible.

It is no surprise that some of your friends may pass as your brother or sister.

And I don’t know a soul who would intentionally induce discomfort in himself or herself on the first day

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of school. It’s already stressful as it is. I won’t blame you if you haven’t picked up a new foreign exchange friend.

As I was looking through the Festival of Nations program booklet, however, I found a very inspiring quote in an advertisement.

This is funny, because usually inspiring and advertisements do not appear in the same sentence together. The slogan read: “When we invest in diversity, we invest in a stronger, better, more beautiful St. Louis.”

Besides being profound and optimistic, this gives us a new way to look at investments.

In finance, when you invest in something, you have proof that you will gain benefits in return; otherwise, it’s called gambling.

Of course, you wouldn’t gamble,

nor invest with something as abstract as diversity. And what does it mean to be multicultural?

The city of St. Louis has a great reputation in diversity, though not so much in inclusion.

In the nooks and crannies of the city, you can find cultural clusters of Bosnians, Chinese, Italians and Afghans.

At Saint Louis University, this diversity can be seen in more or less the same proportions, be it in culture, religion or ideology.

Embracing this diversity, however, often remains as abstract as the concept itself.

Maybe this is because we invest too much in diversity and not enough in similarity and inclusion, in finding the things that make us all human.

Diversity, this desirable concept, gets lost in oaths of inclusion and

rallies to end racism.

In everyday life, however, all oaths of inclusion are forgotten.

Things as trivial as a smile are easy places to start. When you smile at a person you know is very different from you, that elicits a stretch of facial muscles similar to yours. Immediately, ties of similarity are bound. Inclusion begins with a smile.

Or you can begin by starting a conversation.

If an accent is hard to decipher, make the effort to understand it.

Practice makes perfect.

Doing this, however, begins by believing at heart that varieties in speech, belief or appearance are no reason for distance.

Parisa Rouie is a junior in the College of Arts and Sciences.

‘Jersey Shore’ offers life lessons and enriches English literature

End of freshman year puts college in perspective

Like most of you, I have been religiously following the international exploits of “Snooki,” “The Situation,” “J-Woww” and the rest of the Commentary bronzed crew of this season of MTV’s “Jersey Shore,” a show in which the group aspires to “GTL” its way through Florence, Italy.

For the uninitiated, “Jersey Vinnie Schneider Shore” is a hit reality TV show on the MTV network, which showcases the lives of eight young men and women.

Due to the group’s lifestyle, which is characterized largely by frequent partying and meaningless sex, the show has garnered quite a bit of controversy.

Indeed, a representative from UNICO National, the largest ItalianAmerican service organization in the U.S., told TMZ, “I suffered through all 120 minutes of the show and it was worse than I imagined. […]

Italian-Americans are outraged and they are helping us reach out to sponsors to ask them to stop adver tising with MTV until they agree to pull ‘Jersey Shore.’”

T h e i r outrage was effective. The day after the first episode was broadcasted to an audience of 1.3 million, Domino’s Pizza announced that it was pulling all advertising from the show.

However, while it may be tempting to dismiss “Jersey Shore” as a poor excuse for prime-time reality television, I find that the show stands to offer several valuable cultural and ethical lessons for everyone.

By watching the show, I have gained a new sense of cultural identity, appreciation for good hygiene, several new terms to add to my vocabulary and a frightening glimpse into what my life could become if I choose to abandon all responsibility.

Even those who have never watched an episode are aware of the group’s strong Italian identity. Who among us could not learn from such an example of pride in one’s cultural heritage?

The Jersey Shore cast members have turned “guido,” a once disparaging term used to describe working-class Italian-Americans, into a flattering compliment.

According to the members of the show, a “guido” (or its female equivalent, “guidette”) is an attractive, healthy, clean and selfconfident individual who garners respect in any social setting.

Furthermore, it is interesting to note that some of the members of “Jersey Shore” have even adopted

One year. That’s how much time has passed since the beginning of my first year as a college student.

One year.

Sometimes when Commentary I think about it, it seems like forever ago.

Other times, it seems like just yesterday that I was moving into my first college dor mitor y, eating in my first Brianna Radici college dining hall, attending my first college classes and making my first college friends.

What? You can’t tell me you’ve never looked back and thought about your own first year of college.

Take a trip down memory lane.

Remember those crazy nights with all of your friends? The all-nighters?

That class you thought would be easy that ended up consuming all of your free time? Even if you’re a freshman now, I’m sure you’re wondering about everything that will happen this year. If you’re anything like the average freshman, your mind is going in a thousand different directions.

After graduating from high school and stepping foot on a college campus hours away from home, I thought I was the cat’s meow.

I couldn’t wait to get involved on campus, dive into my classes and hang out with my new friends. I had newly-found freedom to use my time the way I wanted.

Perhaps that’s one of the most important things to learn in college.

Value your time.

Think that sounds easy? Think again. With everything happening all around us, it’s easy to get lost in the hustle and bustle of college life.

Last year, I signed up to attend organization meetings and activities faster than I could tweet about them.

After finding groups that I could relate to, I found I could interact with new personalities, learn many new concepts and make my own foundation of memories.

While I will certainly remember the fantastic times I have had, it’s the people with whom I spent time

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the Italian culture, despite the fact that they are not descended from Italian heritage.

One such example is Snooki, who is a Chilean-American, but desires nothing more than to find an “Italian juicehead gorilla” and make “little tanned Italian babies.” What a promising and inspiring example of cultural acceptance.

Beyond their ethnic pride, the cast also practices a daily ritual of “GTL,” an acronym for “gym, tanning and laundry.” In a nation whose population is over 60 percent overweight, we are certainly in need of public role models encouraging a healthy fitness regimen.

Also, in their constant quest to be “fresh to death,” the cast of Jersey Shore encourages exceptional personal hygiene through daily laundry and frequent showering.

As a former English major, I am well aware of the many additions made to the English lexicon by William Shakespeare. It cannot be denied that the cast of “Jersey Shore” has had a similar effect.

Though “GTL,” “grenade,” “smush,” “juicehead” and “DTF” may not be in the dictionary yet (or at least not with the intended meanings with which the cast members use them), their inclusion in the dictionary of modern pop culture has already been solidified.

Despite all of these obvious positive messages, I am not trying to condone all behavior present in a typical episode of “Jersey Shore.”

I am well aware that the lifestyle led by the cast members, seemingly free of all responsibility and accountability, has its repercussions.

However, when I tune in and see the crew engage in such thoughtless and dangerous promiscuity, alcohol abuse and, at times, violence, I gain a sense of assurance that even when I am at my most reckless, I am still a fairly responsible human being.

So, lastly, “Jersey Shore” also serves as a moral lesson through a negative example.

As a viewer of the show, I can see the negative consequences of the group’s actions and commit myself to not making the same poor life decisions.

In a very real way, “Jersey Shore” has made me a better person. Well, I guess that’s a stretch.

Perhaps many statements I have made in this column have been a little far-fetched.

However, when kept in perspective, and taken with a little bit of humor, “Jersey Shore” is a harmless, humorous and maybe even at times an educational and informative TV show.

What a promising and inspiring example of cultural acceptance.

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

who have made all the difference.

Roommates, friends and professors all made last year the most amazing year of the newest chapter of my life.

I’m not going to sit here and tell you that I got along with every single person I encountered during the year, but even those people taught me lessons that I’ll carry with me for a long time.

The people in my major, the people from my dormitory floor and the people I interacted with on a daily basis have all made a difference in where I am today. For that, I am thankful.

So here I sit writing this commentary, after only half of the first week of classes for this semester has passed.

While I’m still not exactly sure how I feel about some of my new professors and their need to assign homework during these first few days, I am sure about one thing: I’m going to make this the best year possible.

Sound cheesy? Maybe so. But I assure you it’s what I’m going to do.

And I urge you to do the same. Laugh a little. Cry a little. And, at the risk of sounding like one of my Facebook statuses, do what makes you happy.

Make the most of your time here, whether you’re a freshman, junior or even a grad student.

Looking ahead, I’m still unsure of what this year will bring. Maybe I’ll take a class that I really love. Maybe I’ll find spots around campus that I never knew existed. Maybe I’ll get more sleep, check Facebook less and not complain about my early morning classes.

Alright, maybe those last few are a little far-fetched. But you never know. And that’s the best part. Not knowing. Not knowing what exactly lies ahead.

One year. That’s how much time it took me to realize that these years are going to fly by and I’ve got to get the most out of the time that I have.

One year.

Though it’s another page turned in my book of life, I know that these chapters won’t be ones I skim over lightly. In fact, I look forward to highlighting a few of them.

Brianna Radici is a sophomore in the Doisy College of Health Sciences.

With the birth certificate issue laid to rest (special thanks to Donald Trump), we can all be certain that Mr. Obama turned 50 on Commentary August 4.

The 50th birthday is a day for a man to look back on his life and see what he has accomplished.

This birthday will certainly be no Sam Joseph different for the President, a very accomplished man, who has overcome many hurdles in his life.

Unfortunately, the same cannot be said about his presidency.

During Mr. Obama‘s time in office, unemployment has skyrocketed to a solid 10%, (although it did fall slowly to 9.1%) and the U.S. credit rating has been downgraded for the first time in history. These are challenging crises for any president to solve, and they will certainly remain the focal point of his presidency.

The premise of Mr. Obama’s 2008 election was “change”, and change is certainly what his administration brought. Unfortunately, for millions of unemployed Americans, the only change they have seen during the past three years is a decline in their standard of living. (Consequently, they also have less change in their pockets).

With the passing of the $787-billion-dollar stimulus package, many felt the economy would begin to turn around. However, it just led to an increase in both the size of the government and unemployment.

This recovery can at best be called a “disaster,” among other things.

The administration claims they saved millions of jobs with the stimulus bill and that they kept many public employees working.

However, only three months after the passage of the stimulus bill, the unemployment rate soared to 10%, and the stock market had its worst day in years.

The term “shovel ready” was the buzzword to identify jobs that were ready to employ millions of Americans. They were of the utmost importance to America’s economic growth, like the bridge that would help turtles cross a busy highway (MSNBC.com).

Many projects such as the turtle bridge were completed – thanks to the stimulus bill. Unfortunately, the vast majority of the unemployed remained on the rolls.

Well, at least the turtles were safe.

Upon returning to their home districts in the summer of 2010, many Democrats were “greeted” by angry constituents.

These protests were in response to a bill so eloquently named after its “creator,” Obamacare. This was certainly another failure of the Obama administration to push forth their policies.

On a higher note, Mr. Obama is credited with authorizing the U.S. troops to disregard the sovereignty of Pakistan in order to capture Osama bin Laden. As a result, Mr. Obama enjoyed a few weeks of higher approval ratings and proved that he was capable of making executive decisions. The President also proved to critics that he was willing to do what it took to topple terrorist networks.

Regarding his 2012 campaign, Mr. Obama’s loss of allies will plague him through this election.

This is certainly a hurdle he will have to overcome to stay in office.

How the President will confront the mass exodus of independent voters is yet to be seen.

The President is also struggling to hold on to his “left-wing” base.

Witness Bill Broyles, a one-time supporter of President Obama, recently wrote in Newsweek, “Americans aren’t inspired by wellmeaning weakness.”

However, as a barrage of attacks continues to bombard the President, he may still be able to keep his high approval ratings among black Americans. Although unemployment for black Americans is significantly higher at 16.2%, the prospects are even worse for black teens with 41% unemployment.

Even so, Mr. Obama still has time to turn things around; he plans to unveil a “jobs plan” to stimulate the economy in the coming weeks (this sounds vaguely familiar). In this time of uncertainty and hostility, we Americans can only hope that things begin to turn around to avoid another “lost decade.”

President Calvin Coolidge once said, “The business of America is business.” However, under President Obama, it seems that the business of America is big government.

Sam Joseph is a senior in the Colleg of Arts and Sciences.

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MUSIC Thursday, Sept. 1 7:00 p.m.

Welcome to SLU, A Capella Style The Quad Saturday, Sept. 3 - Sunday, Sept. 4 12:00 p.m.

Big Muddy Blues Festival Laclede’s Landing $10 (cash only), side stages free Sunday, Sept. 4 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Arch Tunes Gateway Arch Free admission, bring a blanket or lawn chair

A busy Welcome Week will wrap-up on Thursday evening with dramatic and inspirational flair.

At 8 p.m. on Sept. 1, speaker and founder Jamie Tworkowski will bring the message of To Write Love on Her Arms to SLU. The event is co-sponsored by the Student Activities Board, the Great Issues Committee and Active Minds.

“We really wanted to bring something new to Welcome Back Week,” SAB President Christi Thieben said.

TWLOHA, a non-profit organization started in 2006, has made it their mission to provide hope. Dedicated to helping those who struggle with addiction, depression and suicide, TWLOHA is a resource for all who lose sight of how much they matter.

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, 18

million cases of depression occur in the United States alone, and roughly two-thirds of those who suffer never seek treatment.

Although a seemingly taboo topic, self-injury and suicide are two very real components of modern society, particularly among young adults. Many shy away from talking about these issues, but with awareness and advocacy comes a life-saving movement.

The organization started with a friend who battled addiction and self-injury, and who would have lost her life if it were not for the intervention of a few people who believed a better life was possible.

Founders of TWLOHA began to make and sell teeshirts to fund a recovery program for their friend.

Members of the bands Anberlin and Switchfoot were among the first to wear the shirts, and soon after, the

TWLOHA’s MySpace page became flooded with the testaments of how real this issue is in the lives of people around the world.

Over the first four years of the organization, the TWLOHA staff has responded to 160,000 messages from people in more than 100 different countries, providing support, resources and, most of all, hope.

This event is a powerful opportunity for students, as well as the greater SLU community, to learn more about the issues of self-injury and addiction. For those who do not suffer from these issues themselves, Jamie’s talk provides the resources to feel empowered to spread awareness and feel confident in the ability to be a lifeline for friends and family.

For others, Jamie’s presentation can provide comfort, as well as information on how his organization is an outlet for recovery.

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Jamie Tworkowski, founder of TWLOHA to speak at SLU on Thursday Sept. 1.

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LouFest brings revival to St. Louis music scene

MOVIES Friday, Sept. 2 Midnight Pink Floyd: The Wall The Tivoli Tickets are $6 Midnight The NeverEnding Story The Tivoli Tickets are $6

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Crowds await a vibrant lineup at the second annual LouFest Music Festival in Forest Park on the weekend of Aug. 27.

Saturday, Sept. 2 Midnight Pink Floyd: The Wall The Tivoli Tickets are $6 Midnight The NeverEnding Story The Tivoli Tickets are $6

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Jamie Tworkowski of To Write Love on Her Arms Musical Guest Jarrod Gorbel

Wool Ballrooms in BSC Free admission Saturday, Sept. 3 - Monday, Sept. 5 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

Greek Festival St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church Located at Forest Park and Kingshighway

TV On The Radio closes weekend of indie music celebration On Aug. 27 and 28, the second annual LouFest Music Festival graced the Central Field Music Review at Forest Park.

As the city attempts to retain and enhance its spot on the arts map, bigSTEPHANIE n a m e MUELLER bands like TV On The Radio and The Roots were scheduled to hit the stage during the two-day event, which hoped to imitate major music festivals like Bonnaroo and Lollapalooza.

The decreasing recognition of St. Louis as a cultural epicenter having the ability to popularize acts has struck a blow to music fans in the area, and it has the potential to hurt the economic environment of the city as a whole.

LouFest steps up to the plate, hoping to be the saving grace that will allow the St. Louis music scene to stay afloat.

On Saturday afternoon, Dom, a littl- known five-manband from Massachusetts, took the stage, streaming their bouncy music.

While the band was obviously shooting for a punk/electronic vibe, its sound seeped into the pop world more comfortably than expected.

The eccentric lead singer spoke in a voice that could

best be equated to a character Instead of a subtle twang from a 90’s animated televi- and eloquent lyrics, it was sion series, proving slightly an assault of sounds that concerning as to the sound was unrecognizable from quality that would follow. the recorded versions.

Somehow, this genre conI had fully prepared for the fusion and abnormal voice peak of the concert to hit when combined to create one of The Roots took the stage. the best acts from the festival.

I had not only watched Surfer Blood was next in immense amounts of Jimmy a lineup which was deliber- Fallon in preparation, but had ately more diverse this year also gone the distance and figand, appropriately, was no ured out that The Roots exist exception to this change. outside of the late night show The band, based in West and, in that outside world, Palm Beach, appropriately they are extremely talented. embodied sounds that could Hurricane Irene had difbe associated with beach life, ferent plans, stranding all but including the band’s an easygodrummer ing rhythm on the with someEast Coast.

Maybe St. Louis will w h a t The diss l u r r e d , never see the same fame appointment nonchalant was palpal y r i c i s m . and popularity of the ma- ble as one of W h i l e jor festivals, but it is well the headlinnot a totally ing acts canp l e a s i n g on its way to rediscover- celled, and sound, the ing its place on the map. the consolaband played tion prize of to the audia 20-minute ence as if drum exthey were posé didn’t seasoned make the cut. veterans. Surfer Blood had Cat Power preceded TV a distinct fan base, a fact On The Radio, the headaround which LouFest built liner for Sunday night. much of this year’s festival.

Cat Power’s song, “Sea of Sadly, the Hold Steady, Love,” from a pivotal scene in a band I had heard of and the cult-classic, “Juno,” was from whom I could even sadly absent from her set list. recognize a song or two, Instead, Cat Power cafell below my expectations. tered to the fans who had When recorded, the seemingly stuck with her Hold Steady sounds like a through the bulk of her caless intense, moodier ver- reer, and not just in the one sion of the Foo Fighters. moment of mainstream fame.

Playing live, it Cat Power is not the type of sounded like a riot. artist who is either whiny or

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beautiful, and the crowd fully appreciated what they obviously considered beautiful.

For Power’s finale, any hope that I had for the “Juno” snapshot was cancelled by a five-minute digiredux odyssey and, yes, it was as puzzling as it sounds.

Finally, TV On The Radio took the stage, an act that allowed LouFest to increase its publicity this year.

The band, which lost its bassist to cancer this past spring, was the highlight of the night for attendees.

All those who had been sitting for previous acts immediately rose to their feet and, even at the end of 24 hours of music, the crowd mustered more excitement than one might think they could have had.

TV On The Radio was as good live as recorded, a noteworthy feat in modern music.

LouFest is an asset to St. Louis both for economical reasons and for the future of the city.

By placing music in the spotlight and attempting to compete with the big cities’ festivals, the future for the St. Louis music scene brightens.

Artists who have chosen to skip over the city recently will second-guess that choice on the next tour.

Maybe the city of St. Louis will never see the same fame and popularity of the major festivals, but it is well on its way to rediscovering its place on the map.

LouFest proves to bands that St. Louis is ready for a strong musical revival.

Four vocal groups at Saint Louis University are teaming up this week to present a one-of-a-kind performance, “Welcome to SLU, A CappellaStyle.”

Beyond All Reason , an allfemale ensemble, will join the all-male group Bare Naked Statues and coed ensembles Astha and Decadence for a united performance.

The four a cappella groups were invited to perform at SLU’s “Relay for Life,” and have performed together on various special occasions since then.

In addition to showcasing their talents, all four groups hope the concert will promote their upcoming auditions.

Two students founded BAR in 2002. The group currently has nine members, but hopes to reach their usual roster of 14 to 16 members after auditions have been completed.

“We are the only all-female group on campus and that allows for a unique sound,” BAR Vice President Christine Wanzeck said. “And that allows for a unique sound.

Since our vocal ranges are similar, we can perform close, tight-knit harmonies.”

Decadence, the newest of the a cappella groups, began its performances last spring.

According to group member Peter Hasser, audition season will present an exciting opportunity to recruit new talent.

“We have 10 members this year, and two that are abroad,” Hasser said. “We are always looking for opportunities to share ‘a ca’ knowledge with other students.”

Each of the a cappella groups will perform a variety of music at “Welcome to SLU.” Most of the songs will be contemporary favorites, including pop, rock, R&B and alternative genres, but BAR said they plan to utilize their own creative talent and adapt these genres to a couple of oldie tunes.

“Like most other collegiate groups, every single one of the songs we perform are arranged or have been arranged by current or previous members,” Wanzeck said.

“We will be using our favorite songs from the past, so that even though time is limited for us, we can still give a great show.”

BAR will present one concert per semester, in addition to “Welcome to SLU,” and other performances will also be announced.

All four groups will take the unique opportunity “Welcome to SLU” presents to invite other students to attend their upcoming auditions.

The ensembles encourage students from all different musical backgrounds to audition.

“If you love to sing, you should come and try out,” Hasser said. “The truth is, we’re all just a bunch of people who absolutely love to sing.”

Auditions for BAR will run from 7-10 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 12 and Wednesday, Sept.

14 in Xavier Hall.

Auditions for Decadence will run Thursday, Sept. 8 and Friday, Sept. 9, also in Xavier.

Sign-up sheets will be located in Xavier prior to auditions.

“Welcome to SLU, A Cappella Style” will take place at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 1 in the Quad.

Saturday, Sept. 3 - Monday, Sept. 5 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

Japanese Festival Missouri Botanical Garden $15 General Admission Courtesy of Beyond All Reason

Beyond All Reason, SLU’s all-female a cappella group

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Cobra Starship album explores new sound New film chronicles jouneys It has been two years since Cobra Starship released “Hot Mess,” their third studio album that b r o k e Music Review them into the world of Top 40 radio and MTV fame.

During this period, the band took Maddie Guy time to maturate their appearance and evolve their sound.

No longer sporting neon colors, clashing animal prints and oversized frames (the trends they began and ultimately called to be put to death), Cobra emerged back on the scene with a fresh retro look and their newest album, “Night Shades.”

The album’s first single, “You Make Me Feel” (ft.

Sabi), is the band’s third song to enter Billboard’s Top 100 chart.

The track is currently in its sixth week, peaking at 19.

Its anthem-for-the-partypeople sound is generally standard for Cobra Starship, a band that has always made it a point not to take themselves too seriously.

New fans looking to buy an album full of “You Make Me Feels” may find themselves disappointed and ultimately more suited for the band’s

earlier works.

However, older fans will be able to appreciate the new, more varied sounds and autobiographical lyrics found in “Night Shades.”

The album begins at a slow pace, opening with “You Belong To Me,” which features clean keys and pure vocals that are sure to shock any dedicated Cobra fan.

Another surprise will come with “Fool Like Me” (ft. The Plasticines), a song that sounds like nothing the band has done before, and rather like a creation of a modern day Frankie Valley.

Also satisfying to long time followers will be the traditional synth-heavy party jams packed full of frontman Gabe Saporta’s infamous shameless, blunt lyrics.

Tracks such as “Middle Finger” (ft. Mac Miller) and “#1Nite (One Night)” are reminiscent of those that originally made the band a favorite in the emo pop scene of which Pete Wentz was once the king.

With only 10 tracks (plus some bonus remixes), “Night Shades” may leave devoted fans wanting more. However, it will be sure to please frat boys and sorority girls looking for a few select songs to get their night going.

A quality both new and old fans will appreciate is the optimism found throughout the entire album.

Songs such as “Don’t

of the Merry Pranksters

By CARRIE SCHERR Staff Writer

Courtesy of Fueled by Ramen

The group’s fourth album, “Night Shades,” was released on Aug. 29.

Blame The World, It’s the DJ’s Fault” keep true to the band’s original goal of providing people with music that makes them want to dance and keep their head up when times get rough: “It doesn’t matter what you’re going through / Just let it go cause it don’t mean nothing now / Hear me now just / Get, get, get on the beat now / Your troubles will stop when the DJ drops it.”

The boys (and girl) of Co-

TWLOHA: Talk aims to spread hope Thursday, Sept. 1 from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. in the Wool Ballrooms.

Doors open at 7:30 p.m.

SLU students are encouraged to bring their student ID cards, because they will be allowed to enter before the doors open to the public in order to ensure that maximum student seating is available.

For more information about this growing movement, visit www.twloha.com.

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in helping those in need.”

As part of the night’s event, there will also be live entertainment by musician Jarrod Gorbel.

Formerly a member of the indie-rock group The Honorary Title, Gorbel currently performs as a solo artist.

Tworkowski will present the message of TWLOHA on

bra Starship are no strangers to the road, and are getting ready to start touring in support of Night Shades.

Cobra Starship will be playing select South American dates opening for the one and only Justin Bieber this October, including stops in Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and more.

Keep an eye out for a North American tour announcement that is sure to come soon!

“Night Shades” is now available on iTunes.

The year is 1968. “Flower power” and “hippie” fashion has consumed popular culture. Tom Wolfe just released his novel, “The Electric KoolAid Acid Test,” about the adventures of Ken Kesey (“One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest”) and the Merry Pranksters in their multicolored school bus in 1964.

The Pranksters embodied the American spirit by pioneering the uncharted territory of psychedelic consciousness as they freed America from its 1950s-atomic-family conservativism, allowing the late sixties to be the happening time we know and love.

Their intention was to make a movie about the trip, so many of hours of 16 mm footage has been shot. Will they ever edit it for the American public to see?

Fast forward 40 years, and Wolfe’s nonfiction novel has become the unofficial “hippie” book, and the techniques of “new journalism,” a term codified by Wolfe, are regarded as less unconventional than they were during Hunter S. Thompson’s time.

The late 60’s have been deemed the “psychedelic era,” and Kesey and the bus have been absorbed into pop culture.

But still, where is the footage? Tucked away in archives

to be lost to history forever, one would assume. That is, until Alison Ellwood and Alex Gibney decided to make a documentary with Magnolia Pictures.

“Magic Trip: Ken Kesey’s Search for a Kool Place” features original Prankster audio and video footage, as well as pictures and commentary from the now-infamous Acid Tests of 1964 and 1965.

The trip’s footage presented editing difficulties because much of the audio and video were not synched.

Ellwood and Gibney compiled the audio and video with pictures, music, commentary, recreations and original scenes in a way that seems almost more art film than documentary.

Any fan of Wolfe’s novel should see this movie for the sheer sake of curiosity. Similarly, anyone who finds interest in the psychedelic movement of the 60’s will also enjoy the film.

With appearances from Neal Cassady, Timothy Leary, Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg, Jerry Garcia and many more, as well as a soundtrack featuring The Grateful Dead, “Magic Trip” provides a vivid portrait of the journey that launched 1,000 trips.

“Magic Trip: Ken Kesey’s Search for a Kool Place” is now playing at the Landmark Theatre in the Plaza Frontenac mall.

Night Shades

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THE BAD

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This album shows a lot All of the party-rock Keep “Hot Mess” on of technical growth, anthems that made “Hot your party playlist, and and features some of Mess” a club favorite blast “Night Shades” the most personal, begin and end with “You while you’re doing autobiographical lyrics Make Me Feel.” homework.

Cobra Starship has ever written.

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Timothy Leary and Neal Cassady in “Magic Trip,” a Magnolia Pictures release.

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The tournament consists of three games, all against the host-nation, Australia. The winner of the best-of-three series will receive an automatic bid to the 2012 Olympics in London.

“Rob being selected to represent his country is a terrific honor,” SLU Head Coach Rick Majerus said.

“If Rob is indeed slated to be a cornerstone of New Zealand’s Olympic development, that challenge begins now and it should be one that Rob is excited about undertaking.”

The competition is set to take place from Sept. 7th- 11th.

Field Hockey Wins Junior Lexi Lindblad was named the Atlantic 10 Conference Player of the Week following the Billikens’ 3-2 victory over Missouri State, SLU’s first win since Sept. 9, 2009.

The midfielder scored two goals and added two assists in a pair Billiken contests last weekend.

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By JOEY CACCHIONE Staff Writer

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Transfer setter Cassie Clark (left) and new head coach Kent Miller are meshing well with their new program, thanks to senior Alyssa Deno.

Anne Kordes built Saint Louis University into a national contender in women’s volleyball. It’s now first-year Head Coach Kent Miller and Senior Captain Alyssa Deno’s job to make sure that doesn’t change.

When Kordes announced on Jan. 7 that she would be leaving her position at SLU for the head coaching job at the University of Louisville, the SLU lost both a volleyball visionary and its most successful coach in the last five years. Kordes guided the program to three Atlantic 10 Conference titles and NCAA tournament births and its first-ever national ranking.

Replacing Kordes meant finding a coach who could recruit both the best national and local players, schedule

the top programs in the nation and win. On April 4, Athletic Director Chris May announced that Kent Miller, an assistant at the University of Illinois, would now guide the Billikens.

With the pre-season in the books and the first tournament played, it’s like nothing has changed.

Last weekend, Aug. 26-28, SLU traveled to the University of Iowa and conquered the Hawkeye Classic with wins against Marquette and tournament-host Iowa. The Kent Miller era of volleyball is off with a roar.

Although the story seems to be reading to script, many questions hung over the program as recently as three weeks ago: With a new coach, two incoming freshman, three See “New Crew” on Page 11

Women’s soccer: Dynamic duo directs young squad

By CHRIS ACKELS Managing Editor

They’re roommates, best friends, fans of country music and the Cardinals. They’ve been teammates on the soccer field since the age of 13.

Maggie Baumann and Alli Reimer are exactly what a coach wants.

The Saint Louis University juniors are talented soccer players: Baumann, a key part of the Billikens defense and Reimer, a pace setter of the SLU midfield. They recognize their responsibility to guide the young squad.

The SLU women’s soccer team is lead by only a handful of upperclassmen. The roster includes 12 incoming freshmen to only three seniors.

“It’s definitely a rebuilding year,” Baumann, who started all of the Billikens’ 19 games last season, said. “With so many freshmen coming in, we know it will take some time for the learning process.”

Baumann was a key element to the Billikens defense last year.

And she’s been the most consistent piece of the puzzle. SLU posted nine shutouts last season, thanks to a back four lead by Baumann.

But this year, that back four will include at least two freshmen. And while they all have the talent to play at a collegiate level, Baumann says it’s the communication that takes work.

“We keep telling them it’s okay to yell at us,” Baumann said, laughing. “Communication is the most important part of a successful defense. It will take time to get to that level, but I think we’ll be ready by the time we start conference play.”

Baumann said the main goal of this year is to improve the offense.

SLU suffered last year from only netting 11 goals in 19 matches.

This year, coach Tim Champion has told the girls their main focus should be to put the ball in the net.

And there’s nobody Baumann would trust more than her best

friend.

As a midfielder, Reimer’s primary job is controlling the pace of the game. She’s the connection between the defense’s possession of the ball and the forwards’ striking ability. It’s her job to keep the whole team moving at the same pace.

“With such a young team, it can definitely be a challenge,” Reimer said of her role. “But the freshmen are really talented, so I think we can be successful.”

Those freshmen showed off their talent in the season’s opening match. Abby Stock netted SLU’s second goal just five minutes into the match, and fellow freshman Mallorie Owens earned an assist just 20 minutes later. Julia Merlo also received in assist in the game, meaning freshman had a key role in three of the Billikens’ four goals.

“Scoring that early goal was huge,” Reimer said. “It was really great to get on under our belt, and from there we were able to just play our game.”

Reimer led the team in goals last year, an impressive note for a sophomore midfielder. This year, she said she wants to focus on getting the ball onto the feet of her talented strikers, just as she did in the early moments of last weekend’s game.

“I think we’re definitely headed in the right direction,” Reimer said.

She also played in all 19 games for the Billikens during her sophomore season.

Baumann and Reimer have been teammates for seven years now, ever since their days at Busch Soccer Club in St. Louis. They both picked SLU because of its proximity to home and its historic soccer program.

“I knew it was a great school with a successful program,” Baumann said. Now, she said it’s a perfect fit.

And the soccer team would say the same. Baumann and Reimer have made their presence felt since freshman year, and now, as upperclassmen and everyday starters, it’s their turn to lead the program.

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Maggie Baumann (2) and Alli Reimer (5) lead a young SLU team. The youngsters will benefit from the experience of the battle-tested juniors.

From the feature pages of Sports Illustrated to SLU Women’s tennis freshman featured in international publication

By MICHAEL JOHNSON Sports Editor

Brooke Urzendowski’s family has long been one of the 3.5 million subscribers to Sports Illustrated.

Urzendowski, a freshman on the womens tennis team, never read the magazine for Peter King’s analysis of the NFC East or Tom Verducci’s take on David Ortiz’s legacy.

She said she leaves that to her dad and younger brother.

Well, there was one exception.

In the Aug. 1 issue of the magazine, the Omaha-native was featured on the publication’s “Faces in the Crowd” page for her accolade-laden and gutsy prep career at Marian High School. She was sure to pick up that edition.

“It was super exciting,” she said of the publicity.

“Faces” has been a staple for SI since 1956 and highlights the accomplishments of obscure or amateur athletes.

Courtesy of the Urzendowski family

Brooke Urzendowski fires a backhand shot while at Marian High School.

With this quick dash of international fame came a pouring out of congratulations from friends, family and even strangers. The 5-foot-7-inches Urzendowski is ready move on and continue competing

on the hardcourts of SLU. Nebraska high school tennis coaches and players may have breathed a collective sigh of relief after Urzendowski officially moved onto the Frost Campus.

She reined supreme over her foes, capturing four straight No. 1 singles state titles at the Class A level.

Not even a broken right wrist could stop the righthanded Urzendowski from claiming the final championship and capping off a perfect 29-0 record in 2011.

Accompanying those state titles on her resume are her four-straight Metro Conference championships, being voted three-time Nebraska Girls Player of the Year and being named three-time captain of The Omaha WorldHerald All-State First Team.

Those achievements and her overall career record of 115-2 factored into her selection as the 2011 Girls’ Senior Tennis Athlete of the Year

by the National High School Coaches Association.

Urzendowski and SLU women’s tennis head coach Jonathan Zych said they hope to roll with the momentum she brings to a program on the heels of its most successful season in school history.

“Brooke’s one of the best tennis recruits we’ve ever had,” Zych said. “[There is] really good synergy between her and the program coming together, and we look forward to a strong four years.”

When the SI issue went to press last month, the Urzendowski family was on a trip in Florida. It wasn’t until she spotted the cover of the magazine sitting on a newsstand shelf in the airport that she grasped the magnitude of the “Faces” blurb.

“I realized then that this isn’t something that people will only be reading in Nebraska,” she said.

With an estimated readership of more than 23 million

people, it’s safe to say the name “Brooke Urzendowski” was on a lot of people’s minds.

That’s a concept she is not afraid to say is a little weird.

An onslaught of Facebook requests from strangers ensued, along with congratulatory text messages from numbers unknown to her.

Fittingly, the individual who nominated her to be included in the publication remains a mystery. Neither of her parents claimed to have taken the initiative, along with her coach.

All of the good will, even of the unsolicited variety, was appreciated. The publicity allowed her to re-connect with friends and parents who may have otherwise been relegated to memory. Now, the freshman is ready to move on and commence her fall semester, on and off the courts.

“I’m not quite sure what to expect with college tennis, but I will learn as I go,” Urzendowski said.

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Legendary coach ready to fight Alzheimer’s

By DERRICK NEUNER Asociate Sports Editor

Perhaps it is some coincidence that the coach with the most wins in NCAA Division 1 history is named Summitt.

After all, where else would 1,037 career wins, eight national championships and 29 Southeastern Conference championships leave you but on top?

When The Sporting News ranked its top-100 coaches in sporting history in 2009, only one woman made the top 50: Pat Summitt.

And she sat higher than the likes of Knight, La Russa and Belichick.

Talking about the University of Tennessee’s Head Women’s Basketball Coach is talking about the very best.

Much has been written about Summitt over the last 37 years — the consummate warrior on the court and, for women across America, the pioneer for women’s athletics.

This story, however, is not about Tennessee’s wonder woman. This is about Patricia Sue Head Summitt — known as Trish by family members — from Cheatham County, Tenn.

On Aug. 23, it was Trish who told the world that she was suffering from early onset Alzheimer’s disease, an abnormal degenerative disorder that attacks the brain’s nerve cells, or neurons, resulting in loss of memory, thinking and language skills and behavioral changes.

Suddenly, Coach Summitt has become a new kind of warrior, fighting a new kind of battle.

But Trish, 57, won’t be

Photo courtesy of The Univerity of Tennessee Media Relations

Tyler and Pat Summit are in unchartered territory. Now the enemy is Alzheimer’s, but the Summits are not fazed. alone – the acclaimed coach has another title, perhaps her most important, at such a time – Mom. And so, for this story of Summitt’s courage and vigor, only one person, her 20-year-old son Tyler, can do it justice.

Tyler Summitt, a walk-on for Summitt’s counter-part,

Women’s soccer target lighting up scoreboard

By CHRIS ACKELS Managing Editor

Head Coach Tim Champion was very clear in his objective for the 2011 season: score more goals.

It took the Billikens less than two minutes to respond.

One minute and 16 seconds into the season opener, senior forward Jasmina Suljic took a pass from Alli Reimer, got past her defender on the left side, and put the ball in the back of the net to give SLU a 1-0 lead over Evansville.

Ninety minutes later, SLU completed a convincing season-opening victory in a 4-0 clinic. At least for the first game, it was mission accomplished.

“We played well and we put the ball in the net,” Champion said. “Overall, it was a good win for us.”

Champion said he knows he has a young team this year.

Twelve incoming freshman highlight the roster, playing every position from attacking forward to backup goalkeeper.

And it provides a unique opportunity for Champion and his upperclass leaders.

“It’s going to be a very young team, but overall we’ve picked up a lot of speed, we’ve got a lot of athletic players, and we’ve got players who can score goals,” Champion said.

“We will be a lot quicker this

year than in the past.”

The offense will depend largely on Suljic and midfielder Colleen Kustura, one of three seniors on the team and a recognized leader in the clubhouse. Reimer will also play a key leadership role, and the team expects offensive contributions from freshmen like Abby Scott, Mallorie Owens, and Julia Merlo.

Defensively, senior Emily Viviano and junior Maggie Baumann will hold down the fort just as they did last season. SLU gave up just 15 goals in 19 matches last year, thanks to Viviano and Baumann who started every game.

Katie Walsh remains in net for the Billikens, a key aspect of the Billiken defense that posted nine shutouts last season.

This year, that defense will be just as key. In keeping the ball out of the net, it will allow the offense a chance to fulfill the objective of the season.

“We play some tough teams in non-conference play,” Champion said. This weekend, SLU visits Maryland – a nationally ranked team – and Loyola-Maryland who tied the Billikens last year.

Fans can expect a team with the same strong defense, and a new dedication to putting the ball in the net.

Soccer’s most exciting features are back on the field for the Bills.

Shah (Yuqing Xia) / Photo Editor

The Bills are traditionally a defensive powerhouse. They will need balance throughout the entire unit to win the A-10.

Cuonzo Martin, at Tennessee said his mother could be best described as “determined and motivated,” and though a war looms against dementia, his mother is ready to give it her all — as usual.

Anger has been replaced by acceptance; what was once refusal is now public accep-

tance.

“She realizes what’s in front of her,” Tyler said. “Last year, when the symptoms started, we didn’t know what was going on. We called it the ‘invisible opponent.’ But now, she’s determined to beat it.”

Tyler says his mother would lose personal items multiple times a day, forget when practice was or forget in-game adjustments. The ever-blazing Summitt was not herself. Her son was scared, and it took time to find out what was wrong. A visit to the renowned Mayo Clinic confirmed the dementia diagnosis.

And that was just the beginning.

Then came the moment of reckoning when, a few weeks ago, Summitt, with her son by her side, informed the chancellor, Jimmy Cheek, and athletic director at Tennessee that she had a mental disability. Per her contract, even after all the accolades, the wins and the lives changed, she could have been dismissed immediately.

“When we went into the meeting with UT, we didn’t know what was going to happen,” Tyler said. “We went into that meeting realizing that they could end her career right then and there. We had to accept that, before we went in there.

“Even though she didn’t want to retire, we had to think about that, financially, emotionally. That prepared us for this, taking this week-byweek, knowing there will be good days and bad days. It’s really more comfortable because we came to terms with what she’s dealing with and who’s supporting her.”

She needn’t worry about her job – Cheek responded by saying to Summitt, “You are now and will always be our coach.”

Support, like letters, phone calls, Tweets and Facebook messages, for the Summitts is coming from all walks of life – her assistant coaches of 20 years, former players, Volunteer Nation and the November-to-April foes.

“It’s incredible, the lives she has changed,” Tyler said of the coach. “You know, the biggest thing she does is instill values in them that will carry them in life. What she’s done for women in sport, as a whole, is incredible.”

But regardless of what coach Summitt has faced on the court, nothing could have prepared her for this. How can one possibly be prepared to accept that their mind is betraying them, that the enemy is no longer “them” but “you?”

Finally, all of America will get to see the Pat Summitt that Tyler Summitt has seen his whole life – an incredibly strong, loving and giving woman.

Coach Summitt will no longer stand behind an iron curtain of competitive fierceness.

Forced by circumstances and by her own admission, the new Coach Summitt will be vulnerable. The game has changed for her; whether or not it changes the coach is yet to be seen.

“Everybody thinks of Coach Summit, and they think of this fierce competitor screaming at the referees and players … all go, no quit, no sympathy,” Tyler said.

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Brooke Weaver The sophomore Billiken field hockey player tied a school record with 3 assists in a 3-2 victory over Missouri State. All three Billiken goals were scored by three different players, which shows that the field hockey team might have more scoring options than upperclassman have on campus housing options.

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Connoyer goes coastal Coach seizes opportunity of ‘lifetime’ NOAA Environmental Visualization Laboratory

By MICHAEL JOHNSON Sports Editor

This past July, Christy Connoyer strode across the lush turf of the Sydney Olympic Softball Centre, home to the 2000 Olympics.

Clad in red, white and blue, she prepared to coach third base for the United States of American Athletes International Team in the 2011 Softball Australia International Challenge Series.

Connoyer, head coach of the Saint Louis University softball Billikens, strode to her post just outside the chalk marking the diamond, standing 15,500 miles from her hometown of Bethalto, Ill.population 9,454.

“I opened my eyes and realized it; this is the premier stage,” she said. “What is a small town kid doing coaching in this arena?”

She found the answer to be simple, and the root of nearly every success story. “If you work hard, do things right and commit to something, it can take you anywhere,” she said.

Connoyer said she admits she is still reflecting on the trip Down Under and struggles to put her travels into perspective. The chance to compete against players from Australia, Italy and beyond was surely a treat, but pales in comparison to the satisfaction she felt when she witnessed her hard work pay off.

No matter what avenue life takes her SLU players down, she said she wants them to know a strong work ethic is the key to their goals.

But did Connoyer know all her hours coaching softball would one day have her cuddling koalas and surfing the waves of the Gold Coast?

The door to the international tournament opened when she picked up the phone and long-time friend, colleague and Associate Head Coach at The University of Louisville, Carol Bruggeman, was on the other end.

Connoyer showed no hesitation in accepting an offer from Bruggeman to serve as an assistant coach for the USAAI squad.

The SAICS is a tournament developed primarily for college-aged Australians to promote the sport and give players international exposure.

“This was a Cadillac trip,” Connoyer said of the honor to coach in the event.

Fifteen hours of flight time later, Bruggeman and Connoyer were leaning on traditional softball know-how to piece together a lineup of col-

Irene

Photo Courtesy of Christy Connoyer

Softball coach Christy Connoyer overlooks the Sydney’s scenic and historic Opera House and Bay Harbour Bridge legiate all-stars, none of which had played together as a unit.

The team was composed of rising seniors and juniors.

The majority of players hailed from Big East Conference schools.

A hectic schedule that had them playing seven games in four days and stiff international competition left little time to tinker, but was no ground for excuses.

The Americans squared off against Australian players heading to powerhouse programs, such as the University of Oklahoma and the University of Hawaii.

Naturally, the Connoyer kept her message to the Americans straightforward.

“We told them to go out there and compete,” she said.

“Don’t get too technical. Simply trust in your instincts, fundamentals and your natural abilities.”

Connoyer and Bruggeman coached with bravado and fearlessness. They called for a handful of suicide squeezes and the team developed chemistry quickly.

They battled to a 5-2 record in the tournament.

A trip like this is not fully measured by the number of wins and losses, though.

Just as students at SLU studied abroad this summer, Connoyer, with this trip being the first time leaving the continent, was just like all of them.

She took her time in Australia to not only coach to the best of her ability, but also to observe the sporting and cultural differences of international players, as well.

The Australians are known for their powerful swings and knack for crushing the ball into the gaps, but Connoyer

returned surprised by their communication style.

“Even when they’re just tossing the ball around the infield, they’re always moving and chattering,” she said.

No abroad experience is complete without snapping pictures in front of iconic structures and sampling local cuisine and Connoyer’s experience was no different.

The team’s downtime was spent touring the Sydney Opera House and Bay Harbour Bridge.

And for the record, her taste buds are not fond of the popular spread Vegemite, but took kindly to the chocolate confectionary delicacy Tim Tams.

With the tournament completed, the team flew north to Brisbane, where they were able to get into touch with nature.

They visited a wildlife reserve where they fed kangaroos and handled koala bears.

The squad also set aside time for surfing lessons.

“What a rush,” Connoyer said of riding the waves. “I didn’t quite get to stand up on the board, but still an exciting experience.”

Like many other study abroad students, once Connoyer returned stateside, she couldn’t help but wonder if she would ever get a chance to return.

“You don’t like to say it’s a once in a lifetime thing, but it most likely is,” she said.

Connoyer has been contacted about coaching in a similar event next summer, but has not made any official commitments, yet.

For the time being, she will have to trade-in the Stars and Sripes for the royal blue of the winking Billiken.

The hurricane/tropical storm caused the postponement or cancelation of numerous MLB, Little League World Series, NFL, PGA and Professional tennis events. While some might consider the cancelation of a Mets game to be a good thing, what’s much more significant than Irene’s effect on sports is the fact that it left millions of Americans without power, damaged numerous buildings and tragically took several lives as well.

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Pat Summitt It was recently announced that college basketball’s all time wins leader has the developing stages of dementia. Despite this tragic and frightening news, Summit plans on continuing to coach for the University of Tennessee. It is safe to assume that Summit and her players will be playing with a newfound level of inspiration and every women’s basketball program in the nation will be aware of the capabilities of Summit’s Volunteers.

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Clark sets the table for hitters to succeed New Crew: Ready

By Tony Traina Staff Writer

Cassie Clarke is no stranger to high-level competition.

From growing up with a star basketball player brother, to leading the University of Arkansas Razorbacks on the volleyball court, Clarke knows how to compete.

And she usually comes out on top.

A native of Fayetville, Ark., Clarke left the Razorbacks this past season to join the Billikens and new volleyball Head Coach Kent Miller after setter Hannah Kvitle followed former SLU coach Anne Kordes to the University of Louisville.

Since arriving this past July, Clarke seems to be settling right in at SLU, noting the positives she has seen at at the University.

“The team gets along a lot better and the work ethic is great,” Clarke said. “Here, you don’t have to worry about girls taking days off.”

Clarke has been competitive since a young age, picking up basketball at the age of 6, and a volleyball not long afterward.

Her brother, Rotnei, just 18 months older than her, was a three-year starter on the University of Arkansas men’s basketball team before transferring to Butler University.

In part because of this competitive upbringing, Clarke said it is important for her to relax and have fun.

“I’m just really particular about details, and get caught up in that, and forget to relax and play,” Clarke said.

Like her brother, Clarke

was a star on the basketball court in high school, earning state MVP honors on an undefeated state championship team.

However, she still chose to pursue volleyball collegiately.

“I loved playing the actual [basketball] games, but the training and consistently working on my shot I didn’t enjoy as much,” Clarke said.

With the departure of Kvitle as the team’s starting setter, Clarke saw an opportunity to step up and has seized it this summer.

Last year, she led the Razorbacks in setting and is poised to provide the same support for the Billikens this year. In this past week’s Hawkeye Challenge, Clarke provided 90 assists for the team, providing a foundation for solid attacking by the team as a whole.

Clarke was also named MVP of the Hawkeye Challenge.

“I never really see it as an individual award because it’s just my assists,” Clarke said of the honor. “I wouldn’t have gotten that many if my hitters didn’t put the ball down.

It is this passion that has been driving Clarke to work hard to learn the playing styles of her Billken teammates, so that they can compete for an Atlantic 10 Conference.

No doubt it has been a tedious process adjusting to a new system, but Clarke said she has adjusted well.

“It’s a difficult position being a setter because you have to know all your hitters, where they like the ball, what height, what location,” Clarke said.

“That’s a little bit difficult, but

to rock on the court Continued from Page 9

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Newcomer Cassie Clark joins the Billikens after two years at Arkansas. SLU’s success could rest on her skills by the net. we’ve really worked on that a lot and slowed things down.

The team has really helped giving me feedback too.”

Clarke said she is confident that her new team can compete for a conference title.

The results of this past weekend’s tournament prove a conference championship is not out of this team’s reach.

“Coming out this weekend and beating a Big East and Big 10 team kind of showed us and gave us confidence that we can do it,” Clarke said.

She also readily admits that there is still work to be done, acknowledging that the SLU slipped up in the final match of the tournament, losing to Central Michigan University.

“We can compete with

the big name schools and the good teams, but we also need to stay focused on other games, as well,” Clarke said.

Still, the results from the Billikens’ first outing are promising, as Clarke and the other newcomers seem to be meshing well with the veterans.

They will have to build off their early success in order to be competitive against approaching high-profile matches against the University of North Carolina and the Univeristy of Minnesota.

Expectations remain high for this Billiken squad, and this weekend’s results only affirmed that they can compete at a high level if they remain focused.

transfer athletes and the loss of star setter Hannah Kvitle, would the Billikens be able to compete for the A-10 championship?

Miller has no doubts.

“We have to make some strides before we can get there, but we certainly have the capability to,” Miller said.

“We are trying to take care of the ball on our side of the net.

We want to pressure the opponents and have good composure and aggressiveness.”

Though Miller’s style of play doesn’t differ greatly from what Kordes executed, the team has had to make some adjustments on both sides of the ball.

During practice, the women spend more time working on their defense and their passing now than in the past years in order to stop opponents from scoring and to put the ball in the correct position to allow a strong offensive attack of their own. The competition is taking notice.

“SLU plays hard, and they are well coached,” Hawkeye’s Head Coach Sharon Dingman said. “They understand and use their strengths efficiently.

I would predict that they will have a very successful season and will do well in the A-10.”

Of course, the measure of success doesn’t end at the A-10 Championship. Miller said he and his squad are looking to take SLU back to the NCAA for the fourth time in six years. Whether or not they make it may have as much to do with team chemistry on the court as it does

with team cohesiveness off the court. Enter Deno.

Captain Deno, one of only two returning seniors, alongside Ashley Gailot, understands that in order for her team to achieve their many goals, they must do so as a team.

It’s something her former head coach preached constantly.

“Our team chemistry is really good,” Deno said. “We have five new players this year, and it feels like there’s not any new players. We were all close right away, and we all mesh really well. Our closeness then reflects back on the court when we play.”

Deno is entering her senior, and final, year at SLU, and to most people this might mean added pressure to perform or a different mindset for the season.

However, as a captain last year, Deno said she feels her role has not changed entering this year. Her mindset is simply to perform at her highest level and to lead the team to its potential.

“Last year I was a captain, so I had a leadership role then,” Deno said. “As a senior captain now I have a lot of expectations for myself, but I like it. I am proud to lead this team.”

After wins against Marquette and Iowa already this season, and a Labor Day match-up set against Arkansas State at 2 p.m. in the Chaifetz Pavillion, SLU is ready to show the A-10 that, Kordes or not, they are ready to roar.

Summitt: Faith, motivation pushes coach through challenge Continued from Page 10

“People saw a side of that with this announcement when she was in her home.

You otherwise wouldn’t see that she has two yellow Labrador retrievers (Sally-Sue and Sadie), or her humorous side, like when she was a cheerleader at our men’s game versus Florida two

years back, leading the crowd in singing [the school theme] ‘Rocky Top.’ “There are definitely two different people, whether it’s the coach or the mother authority figure.”

Now Coach Summitt and Trish Summitt will become one, and her stalwart son will help guider her through this melancholy journey.

After all, it was Coach Summitt who was determined to have her son born in Tennessee; and although her water had broken, she hopped on a charter jet to make sure Tyler was not delivered in Pennsylvania.And it is Trish Summitt who will need, and find, her son by her side.

Until Tyler went to high school, he said he never fully

grasped his mother’s celebrity status. He said that since his parents’ divorce in 2007, his mother was always there for him. And now, it’s Tyler’s turn.

“She’s my best friend,” he said about his mother. “We’ve been through a lot … we had to go through [the divorce] alone, but we found a way to make it. She’s prepared me to

deal with something like this.

It’s like giving back to her.”

And with this new challenge, the coach who has given so much to women in athletics can now lend a face, a voice and a fighting spirit to the 5 million other Americans who also wage a daily war against a faceless disease.

Regardless of how trying the times ahead may be, the

Summitts, Tyler said, will always turn to God for guidance and support.

“We really gave control to God,” he said. “We haven’t missed a church service all summer — a first. From where I’m standing right now, things work out for the best.

There’s no question, there’s something divine at work.

God always has a plan.”

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