March 2017

March 22, 2017

Campus Headlines p. 9 Encounter Investigates p. 14 - 15

Career Searching

From finding your major to your dream job

p. 24 - 33

Side by Side: Tomi Lahren p. 34 - 35 Dunking Their Way to History p. 42 - 43

Editorial Board Hannah Tadey

Editor-in-Chief hannahtadey@stfrancis.edu

Ashley Montgomery

Head Assistant Editor Photographer ashleymontgomery@stfrancis.edu

Katie Nork

Assistant Print Editor katherinenork@stfrancis.edu

University President Elected to CIC Board........ 4 Campus Calender.................................. 5 Campus Success Stories....................... 7 Campus Headlines................................ 9

News Community Update.............................. 10 World News........................................... 12

Entertainment Encounter Investigates........................ 14 Rialto Update......................................... 16 Local Spotlight...................................... 19 Best Dressed.......................................... 20 Joliet Gems............................................ 22

Kylie Mason

Career Searching How to Land Your Dream Job........... 26 Tips for Successful Resume................ 28 Career Success Interview..................... 30 Social Media Cleanup........................... 31 Declaring a Major................................. 32

Commentary Side by Side............................................ 34 Trump Won and This is Why.............. 36 Trump vs the Media............................. 37 Brown Girl, Small School................... 39

Sports Changing the Game Off the Field.... 40 Dunking Their Way to History........... 42 Athletic Profile...................................... 44 New Faces of the Fighting Saints...... 46

Social Media Coordinator kyliemason@stfrancis.edu

Sarah Schoenrock

Layout Director sarahschoenrock@stfrancis.edu

Sara Michalowicz

News Editor saramichalowicz@stfrancis.edu

Mat Tuck

Entertainment Editor mathewtuck@stfrancis.edu

Clarice Swanson

Feature Editor clariceswanson@stfrancis.edu

Kamari Jordan

Commentary Editor kamarijordan@stfrancis.edu

James Thrope

Sports Editor, Fact Checker jamesthrope@stfrancis.edu

Liz Venerable

PR Manager elizabethvenerable@stfrancis.edu

Iain Morison

PR Specialist Iainmorison@stfrancis.edu

Patti Raspolich

PR Specialist pattiraspolich@stfrancis.edu

Staff Writers Alonte Crawford Andrew McDilda Blake Slunaker Christian Hoeger Giovanni Alvarado Jeremy Grachan Julie Kitzer Nicholas Pillish Shannon Patino Tyler O’Neill

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Letter from the Editor Loving Readers, How time flies. As I’m sure many of you do, I remember signing up for my first semester of courses like it was a few days ago. Now nearly four years later, the class of 2017 has already ordered our caps and gowns, taken senior portraits and finalized portfolios.

Though the college years are definitely some of the most stressful that we’ve gone through, this final semester is one for the books. Clinical Role Transitions, student teaching, internships. Resumes, job applications, interviews. It’s a pretty difficult time, but we want to alleviate as much as that stress as possible. Check out our Career Searching section on information from cleaning up your social media accounts (…do it) to declaring a major for you underclassmen. Study this section, love this section, believe in this section. It’s your new Bible (not really).

But take this information to heart and remember it during this transitional period of your life.

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As always, make sure to check out our updated social media accounts for daily news, photography, giveaways and more. You can find us on Facebook (USF Encounter), Twitter and Instagram (@usf_encounter).

Interested in becoming a staff writer? Come to our next meeting in the Uno Lounge on March 28 and 29 from 11 – 1 p.m. Homecut Donuts for all writers or social media “likers!”

And by the way, we got the year right this issue. Back to the present; no more 2016.

Best regards, Hannah Tadey

From the top: Hannah Tadey (Editor-in-Chief), Ashley Montgomery (Head Assistant Editor, Photographer), Katie Nork (Assistant Print Editor), Kylie Mason (Social Media Coordinator), Sarah Schoenrock (Layout Director), Sara Michalowicz (News Editor), Mat Tuck (Entertainment Editor), Clarice Swanson (Feature Editor), Kamari Jordan (Commentary Editor), James Thrope (Sports Editor, Fact Checker), Liz Venerable (PR Manager), Iain Morison (PR Specialist) and Patti Raspolich (PR Specialist)

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President Arvid Johnson Elected to CIC Board

by: Tyler O’Neill, staff writer

University of St. Francis President Arvid C. Johnson has been elected to the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) Board of Directors. The CIC is an organization that encourages liberal education and gives students a broad range of information. It is comprised of private non-profit institutions, both large and small. To date, the CIC includes 765 educational institutions.

Johnson will be a part of the investment and membership committees on top of being on the Board of Directors for the CIC, which he says he is excited about. The investment committee handles finances and endorsements, while the membership committee handles recruiting new members as well as maintaining current ones. His duties while serving on the main board will include governance and aiding in general policy-making within the council.

Johnson will serve a three-year term that will end in January of 2020. As for what is to come in those three years, it is evident that our president already has big plans in mind. He hopes that this will give a good amount of exposure to the school so that the University of St. Francis can continue to succeed in years to come. When asked what he hopes to accomplish in his term, Johnson said he hopes to “help the CIC advocate liberal education.” He went on to say that he also hopes to increase the visibility of St. Francis within the CIC. Overall, the election seems to fit the university very well, as liberal arts education is at the very heart of the USF curriculum. One thing that Johnson seemed to stress was that it shouldn’t be thought of as him being brought onto the CIC board of directors, but that we should think of it as the school being an integral part of the CIC. “The CIC and liberal arts education as a whole are everything that USF is about,” said President Johnson. He attributes the success of St. Francis within the CIC to its strong core of liberal arts education.

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by: Sara Michalowicz, News Editor Wed. March 22 o Grab & Go Breakfast: 8-10 a.m. Uno Lounge o Ignite Worship Night: 6-7 p.m. Abbey Lounge o Plarn and Popcorn: 7-9 p.m. Presidents Room Thu. March 23 o Justice League Sparring: 7-9 p.m. Location TBA Fri. March 24 o Relay for Life: 6-10 p.m. Pat Sullivan Recreation Center o Vocal Jazz Ensemble ft. USF Swingin’ Saints: 7:30-10 p.m.

San Damiano Hall *tickets required* Mon. March 27 o Global Tea Tasting Adventure: 3-4 p.m. Executive Conference Room o SGA Meeting: 8-10 p.m. San Damiano Hall Tue. March 28 o KDP Spring Initiation: 5-7 p.m. Sam Damiano Hall Wed. March 29 o Lunch with Waste Management: 12-1 p.m. in Moes and Presidents Room Thu. March 30 o Spring Musical “Godspell”: 7:30-10:30 p.m. in Sexton Auditorium *tickets required* Sat. April 1 o Alumni Network Meetings: 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. o Duns Scotus Alumni & Student Brunch: 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. in Moes and Presidents Room Sun. April 2 o Spring Musical “Godspell”: 7:30-10:30 p.m. in Sexton Auditorium *tickets required* Mon. April 3 o MYO Paracord Bracelet: 9-11 a.m. Uno Lounge o KDP Autism Awareness Event: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Uno Lounge Tue. April 4 o KDP Autism Awareness Event: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Uno Lounge o Illusionist Elliot Zimet: 5-6 p.m. Sexton Auditorium Wed. April 5 o Spring Fling Hunt: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Cafeteria

Thu. April 6 o Inspirational Mugs: 7-8 p.m. Abbey Lounge o KDP General Meeting: 7-8 p.m. Presidents Room o BSA Skate Party: 8-10 p.m. Family Fun Zone in Joliet *free admission* Fri. April 7 o Spring Fling Dance: 5-10 p.m. Location TBA o BSA End of the Year Banquet: 6-8 p.m.

Sat. April 8 o Easter Eggstravaganza: 8:30-10:30 a.m. Pat Sullivan Recreation Center *tickets required* o USF Concert Chorale’s Spring Concert: 7:30-10 p.m.

Sexton Auditorium *free admission*

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Campus Calendar

Sun. April 9 o Bilingual Mass: 7-8 p.m. Chapel Mon. April 10 o SGA Meeting: 8-10 p.m. San Damiano Hall Tue. April 11 o Spring Student Recital: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Sexton Auditorium *free admission* Tue. April 18 o USF Employee Retirement Celebration: 2-5 p.m. Sexton Auditorium and Turk Theater o Chloe Miller Senior Recital, Viola: 7:30-10 p.m. Sexton Auditorium *free admission* Wed. April 19 o Senior Celebration: 8-10 p.m. RSVP to alumni@stfrancis.edu to receive a drink and food voucher Thu. April 20 o Spring Student Recital II: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Sexton Auditorium *free admission* Sat. April 22 o Joliet Symphony Orchestra Concert: 3-6 p.m. Sexton Auditorium *free admission* Sun. April 23 o Joliet Symphony Orchestra Concert: 3-6 p.m. Sexton Auditorium *free admission* Mon. April 24 o SGA Meeting: 8-10 p.m. San Damiano Hall Tue. April 25 o DARA OS Concert: 7-10 p.m. Location TBA

Photo credit: Ashley Montgomery

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Spend the evening celebrating the Class of 2017!

All seniors will receive awesome alumni swag.

Enjoy raffle prizes, a photo booth, food and fun!

All students, alumni, faculty, & staff welcome to attend.

Wednesday, April 19th | 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Crest Hill Lanes, 905 Theodore Street Shuttles provided departing USF at 7:30, 8:00, 8:30, & 9:00 p.m.

Shuttle will depart from Crest Hill Lanes at 10 & 10:30 p.m.

Seniors, RSVP by April 16th for a $5 food & beverage ticket!

For more info or to RSVP: Alumni & Family Relations Motherhouse 250 alumni@stfrancis.edu 877-811-ALUM | stfrancis.edu/alumni/events

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by: Clarice Swanson, Feature Section Editor The University of St. Francis community has many alumni and faculty members who are making a mark in their community.

Take a look at the impact the USF community members are making in their fields:

Kelly Katona ’15

an alum of the Mass Communications Department, is helping to put smiles on faces as the grants and programs assistant at the Foundation for the America Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, or Healthy Smiles Healthy Children. Her role includes overseeing the organization’s grant management site and software, sitting in on all Foundation Board of Trustee and marketing committee meetings and managing the organization’s social media. Katona stated that while the organization is large, the foundation she works with is small and she is grateful to USF for making her a jack-of-all trades in her field.

University

Campus Success Stories is one of the best things you can do” Udell has stated of her position. “It is fulfilling to me personally, and the time you pour into something that you believe in is never wasted.”

While not a USF grad, USF Art Gallery Director, Jennifer Moore is leaving her mark on the St. Francis community through her influence. Her position, which includes viewing work of local and national artists, programming for the gallery and offering support to Art and Design Students and Faculty, has given her a great experience she’s happy to share with the USF community. Outside of her time spent at the gallery, Moore is a professional fine art narrative photographer.

Moore says that through her time in the position, she has learned of USF’s great appreciation for the arts and is grateful for colleagues and supervisors who offer support to the arts at USF and beyond.

Pictured below: 01’ Visual Arts Department alumna Meghann Ohara

Meghann (Murdon) Ohara ’01

a Visual Arts Department alumna who currently works as an independent designer of artwork designed for children. Her work, inspired by modern artists such as Paul Klee, uses simple shapes and an uncluttered style to create animal focused designs that can be purchased as wall prints, wall decals and even night lights. Ohara was inspired to enter independent work after briefly working as an illustrator of children’s books, though states she would love for her career to come full circle so she could write and illustrate her own book.

Anne-Marie Udell ’04

is currently reaching out to young students through her position as Chicago’s area associate regional director for Young Life, a Christian outreach program that serves middle school and high school students. As an extreme extrovert, Udell found her spot at USF in the Mass Communications department, getting involved with everything from Newspaper to Radio.

Her involvement in the department and radio station landed her an on air personality spot with Next Media, which would lead to her position with Young Life. After having such fulfilling experience at USF, Udell is happy to give kids a similar experience. “To me, giving back to your community Photo credit: Ashley Montgomery Photo courtesy of stfrancis.edu

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Campus Headlines by: Sara Michalowicz, News Editor

Zeta Tau Alpha Departs from USF

On March 1, the Zeta Tau Alpha (ZTA) Fraternity for women made the decision to pull out of colonization here at USF due to a lack of interest from students. ZTA’s national office had expected greater numbers during its time here on campus while putting all of its efforts towards starting a chapter. The decision was made entirely by the national office without consultation with the Student Life Department or the four women who spent weeks here representing ZTA and recruiting potential members.

Student Life made sure they were aware of our student population and that Fraternity Sorority life is still forming and growing on our campus. Despite Student Life extending a helping hand and offering to assist ZTA in their recruiting efforts, they ultimately made the decision to depart.

Student Life would like to apologize for this abrupt decision, and Josh Rice, Area Coordinator of Residence Education, stated that “Looking to the future, we’re still going to try and move towards expanding Greek life; we just want to review our policies first in light of this event with ZTA.”

USF’s Own Panty Thief

For the past two months, residents’ clothes have started to go missing from the laundry rooms in the Marian Residence Hall. Multiple cases of missing clothes have been reported since January of this year and some students are beginning to believe there may be more than one culprit. Resident assistants are recommending that students stay with their laundry for the duration of the time necessary to wash and dry or, if possible, take your laundry home to do it off campus. A sign in the laundry room on the fourth floor of Marian Hall, written by RA Photo credit: Ashley Montgomery

Destinee Gonzalez, reads, “If stealing continues, the laundry room will be locked and a laundry system will be put in place. I don’t enjoy seeing my laundry stopped and gone through!”

Leach College of Nursing Receives Generous 25k Donation

Midland States Bank has generously donated $25,000 toward the Leach College of Nursing (LCON) expansion campaign.

In honor of this, a faculty office will be named after Midland States Bank at the St. Clare campus in Joliet. Bank president Dan Stevenson stated, “Midland is committed to supporting organizations like the University of St. Francis and initiatives that help students pursue further education and achieve their individual career goals. We are proud to support the University of St. Francis in Joliet.” The LCON expansion campaign began in 2014 when USF purchased and renovated the former Guardian Angel Home building in Joliet. The expansion has allowed USF to increase the admission of nursing students into its highly competitive program while LCON maintains the highest possible accreditations from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

Jenna Moody Wins NAIA 400-Meter Title

Junior Jenna Moody captured the first individual national title in USF’s history on the final day of the 2017 NAIA Indoor Track & Field Championships on March 4. Moody clocked a time of 55.72 seconds to take the top honors in the 400-meter dash, securing the first ever individual national title by a USF athlete in NAIA competition. Moody’s first place finish helped lead the Saints to their highest-ever finish at fourth place overall.

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Community Update by: Blake Slunaker, staff writer

Citizens Get Answers on Joliet’s Role in Immigration Enforcement Mayor Bob O’Dekirk called a meeting of several hundred people on March 1 to deal with the potential impact of the new federal immigration policies. O’Dekirk and Police Chief Brian Benton said city police have no role and do not question people’s immigration status. Citizens at the meeting mentioned their biggest concerns.

“What people are scared of right now are the raids,” said Alma Montero of Joliet. O’Dekirk and Benton claimed they have no control over the federal government or Immigration and Custom Enforcements (ICE) to enforce any immigration laws. Another topic brought up in the meeting was Joliet being a sanctuary city.

O’Dekirk said that Joliet does not intend to become a sanctuary city, claiming that it would only draw attention to the city and offer no protection to the residents. “I’m telling you that any mayor that says

Joliet Man Wins $75k Prize from Lottery Ticket Local Joliet man, Larry Seeman, recently won a $75,000 prize from an Ultimate Crossword ticket, according to the Illinois Lottery. Seeman, 47, has been a Joliet resident for the last 20 years and reportedly bought his ticket at the Scott Mart in Joliet. “I know someone who won a $750,000 top prize on this game, so I thought I should try a ticket. I can’t believe I won a big prize too,” said Seeman when he presented his winning ticket at the Illinois Lottery Center in Des Plaines. Per the press release, Seeman also said that he plans to bank his winning prize.

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this is a sanctuary city and nothing bad is going to happen to you is lying,” O’Dekirk said. Elizabeth Cervantes, a co-founder of the Southwest Suburban Immigration Project in Bolingbrook, asked the mayor to reconsider his stance, saying that making Joliet a sanctuary would send a message to its residents. As for concerns with children, Bolingbrook attorney Mary Helen Reyna suggested that parents who are worried about detention should make guardianship arrangements.

City officials claimed that Joliet is not able to care for the children and they would have to call the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services in such situations.

Cullinan Properties is looking at construction for next year on Rock Run Crossings, a project the city has been trying to develop for nearly 10 years. Rock Run Crossings is a lifestyle development that would include retail, entertainment, office space, hotels and homes at a site on Interstates 55 and 80.

Joliet mayor Bob O’Dekirk said the 265-acre project will create 5,000 permanent and 8,000 construction jobs. “It will have an economic impact of $1.4 billion,” said O’Dekirk and added that developments are coming quickly. Anaise Berry, Director of Marketing, said for Cullinan expects to formally apply for city approval by the end of April. She said that the plan is to begin construction work in 2018 and begin opening in fall 2019. Cullinan had acquired the interchange in July 2015, but development had always depended on getting interstate access. The state is in the process of giving a contract to an engineering firm that would begin planning an interchange providing access from I-55, said Joliet Economic Development Director Steve Jones. Jones said city and state officials will meet this week to discuss an intergovernmental agreement for the interchange and improvements of local roads leading to the site.

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Joliet Mayor Gives an Update on Development of New Project on I-55 and I-80

Sexual Harassment Case Costs Park District $375k

The Joliet Park District agreed to pay $375,000 to settle a sexual harassment case involving a fitness instructor and Jeanetta Matichak.

Matichak, a 39-year-old mother of three, sued former fitness instructor Dominic Egizio and the park district itself. Matichak accused Egizio of making “unwelcome sexual comments” and then eventually making sexual advances toward her. Egizio resigned from the park district in October 2015 amid a reported investigation of his allegedly inappropriate conduct. The case will ultimately be dropped, as the park district agreed to the $375,000 settlement.

Joliet Township High School Placed on College Board’s District Honor Roll for Gains in Student Access and Success

Joliet Township High School (JTHS) is one of 433 school districts in the U.S. and Canada being honored by the College Board with placement on the seventh Annual AP District Honor Roll. To be included on the list, JTHS had to increase the number of students participating in AP courses and increase or maintain percentage of students earning AP exam scores of 3 or better. According to the College Board, reaching these goals shows that this district is successfully identifying motivated, academically prepared students who are ready for AP classes.

Photos courtesy of theherald-news.com, wjol.com, rockruncrossings.com and shopify.com

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World News by: Hannah Tadey, Editor-in-Chief

White House Publicizes [Some of] Pres. Trump’s Tax Info WASHINGTON, D.C., U.S.A. – After much anticipation, the White House announced the figures of President Donald Trump’s 2005 tax return, showing he earned more than $150 million in income and paid $38 million in taxes that year.

That $38 million was in addition to “paying tens of millions of dollars in other taxes, such as sales and excuse taxes and employment taxes,” said an unnamed White House official, adding that news outlets “know [they] are desperate for ratings when [they] are willing to violate the law to push a story about two pages of tax returns from over a decade ago.” This report is breaking news as of Encounter’s time of print; more information can be found via the original source of President Trump’s tax release, DCreport.org.

EU Court Rules Workplace Headscarf Ban LUXEMBOURG, Europe – The European Union’s highest court – the European Court of Justice – ruled it legal for companies to prohibit staff from wearing visible religious and political symbols early last week.

The ruling comes after a long series of legal disputes over the right for women in the workplace to wear the hijab, explains the Guardian. “An internal rule of an undertaking which prohibits the visible wearing of any political, philosophical or religious sign does not constitute direct discrimination,” the court’s statement read. “However, in the absence of such a rule, the willingness of an employer to take account of the wishes of a customer no longer to have the employer’s services provided by a worker wearing an Islamic headscarf cannot be considered an occupational requirement that could rule out discrimination.” The court stood by the ruling after opinions of EU citizens became openly expressed. To justify the ban, the Luxembourg-based court explained that this would be good for Muslim women, for when they wear a headscarf, they are more likely to be discriminated against, whether it be in a direct or indirect manner. François Fillon, the conservative candidate in France’s presidential election, stated that this ruling is “an immense relief,” going so far as to say it will contribute to “social peace.”

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World Facing Worst Starvation Crisis Since 1945 YEMEN, SOUTH SUDAN, SOMALIA and NORTHEAST NIGERIA, Africa – The United Nations has announced a plea for help as aid is needed to help four African countries free their people from starvation and disease. More than 20 million people – including children – are in need of aid. “We stand at a critical point in history,” said UN Humanitarian Chief, Stephen O’Brien. “Already at the beginning of the year we are facing the largest humanitarian crisis since the creation of the UN.

Now, more than 20 million people across four countries face starvation and famine. Without collective and coordinated global efforts, people will simply starve to death. Many more will suffer and die from disease.” The UN was founded in 1945, making this the worst crisis since the organization’s inauguration. This catastrophe comes from a series of events, including drought, famine, negligence and even terror groups stealing food and resources.

Syrian President: US Military Forces Here are “Invaders” DAMASCUS, Syria – Opposite of what was thought would be the popular opinion, Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad questioned the U.S. Marines’ actions for deploying troops to his nation, calling the Americans “invaders.” Assad is not fond of the arrival of U.S. troops as “any foreign troops coming to Syria without our invitation or consultation or permission, they are invaders, whether they are American, Turkish or any other one,” Assad said, adding that he did not give U.S. President Trump permission for American troops to enter the country and that there is no “concrete action.” There has been no talk of our troops withdrawing, but still, Assad remains unimpressed. “…

We don’t think this is going to help. What are [the American troops] going to do? To fight ISIS? The Americans lost nearly every war. They lost in Iraq, they had to withdraw at the end.

Even in Somalia, let alone Vietnam in the past and Afghanistan, your neighboring country. They didn’t succeed anywhere they sent troops, they only create a mess; they are very good in creating problems and destroying, but they are very bad in finding solutions.” U.S. Marines arrived in northern Syria with artillery to support U.S.-backed troops and the U.S. has deployed approximately 100 Army Rangers in and around Manbij, Syria.

Neither the Pentagon nor the Marine Corps are responding to media comments.

Photos courtesy of turner.com, independent.co.uk, crosscatholicblog.com and ytimg.com

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Encounter Investigates:

Netflix & Chill? by: Julie Kitzer, staff writer

If you’re the type of person who actually watches Netflix when you’re doing the whole “Netflix and chill” thing, then you may know the struggle of spending more time searching for something to watch than actually watching anything at all. What if you want a more detailed categorization than your typical “comedy” or “action” genres?

As it turns out, there’s a secret way to browse through the pages of mediocre titles on Netflix in order to get to what you’re really looking for. You can specify your search to pull up categories like “Romantic Chinese Crime Movies,” or maybe even, “Gritty Suspenseful Revenge Westerns.”

According to Mashable.com, you can access these secret categories by typing certain URLs into a browser, beginning with the basic format of www.netflix.com/browse/genre/#### ... the “####” is where you put the code that relates to the particular category you’re looking for. For instance, type in 2832 and you’ll see all of the “Exciting Monster Movies” that Netflix has to offer. Use code “532” and you’ll have all of the “Critically-acclaimed VisuallyStriking Movies” that you could ever want right there on your device. You will need to be logged on to Netflix account on your PC rather than your Smart TV or handheld device.

Late Night Show host Stephen Colbert addressed the secret code discovery saying, “If you type in 745-pizza emoji-21-0 with an umlaut, you get ‘Schindler’s list,’ ‘Saving Private Ryan,’ and ‘The Human Centipede’ found in: ‘Movies to remind you that breaking up with Danny isn’t the worst thing that could happen to you,

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Brenda.’” This of course wasn’t actually a real Netflix secret genre code. Colbert was just poking fun at some of the oddly specific genres that were found.

Netflix spokesperson Marlee Tart told Mashable, “We categorize our content into thousands of subgenres to help match the right content to the right member based on their viewing history.” Keep in mind that Netflix is constantly rearranging its catalogue of movies. That means you might occasionally come across the URL code that doesn’t work. However, with the thousands of genres they offer, there are plenty to pick from even if some don’t do the trick.

So, when you tune in for your next dose of Netflix, you might as well make it the binge of all binges by unlocking a whole new world of titles. Visit netflixhiddencodes.com for a list of the “secret codes” or Netflixroulette.net, a site that makes the decision for you from the Netflix catalog and you watch it instantly!

Action & Adventure: 1365 Action Comedies: 43040 Action Sci-Fi & Fantasy: 1568 Action Thrillers: 43048 Adult Animation: 11881 Adventures: 7442 African Movies: 3761 Alien Sci-Fi: 3327 Animal Tales: 5507 Anime: 7424 Anime Action: 2653 Anime Comedies: 9302 Anime Dramas: 452 Anime Fantasy: 11146 Anime Series: 6721 Art House Movies: 29764 Asian Action Movies: 77232 Australian Movies: 5230 B-Horror Movies: 8195 Baseball Movies: 12339 Basketball Movies: 12762 Belgian Movies: 262 Biographical Documentaries: 3652 Biographical Dramas: 3179 Boxing Movies: 12443 British Movies: 10757 British TV Shows: 52117 Campy Movies: 1252 Children & Family Movies: 783 Chinese Movies: 3960 Classic Action & Adventure: 46576 Classic Comedies: 31694 Classic Dramas: 29809 Classic Foreign Movies: 32473 Classic Movies: 31574 Classic Musicals: 32392 Classic Romantic Movies: 31273 Classic Sci-Fi & Fantasy: 47147 Classic Thrillers: 46588 Classic TV Shows: 46553 Classic War Movies: 48744 Classic Westerns: 47465 Comedies: 6548 Comic Book and Superhero Movies: 10118 Country & Western/Folk: 1105 Courtroom Dramas: 2748 Creature Features: 6895 Crime Action & Adventure: 9584 Crime Documentaries: 9875 Crime Dramas: 6889 Crime Thrillers: 10499 Crime TV Shows: 26146 Cult Comedies: 9434 Cult Horror Movies: 10944 Cult Movies: 7627 Cult Sci-Fi & Fantasy: 4734 Cult TV Shows: 74652 Dark Comedies: 869 Deep Sea Horror Movies: 45028 Photo courtesy of netdna-ssl.com and googleusercontent.com

Disney: 67673 Disney Musicals: 59433 Documentaries: 6839 Dramas: 5763 Dramas based on Books: 4961 Dramas based on real life: 3653 Dutch Movies: 10606 Eastern European Movies: 5254 Education for Kids: 10659 Epics: 52858 Experimental Movies: 11079 Family Features: 51056 Fantasy Movies: 9744 Foreign Gay & Lesbian Movies: 8243 Foreign Horror Movies: 8654 Foreign Movies: 7462 Foreign Sci-Fi & Fantasy: 6485 Foreign Thrillers: 10306 French Movies: 58807 Gangster Movies: 31851 Gay & Lesbian Dramas: 500 German Movies: 58886 Greek Movies: 61115 Historical Documentaries: 5349 Horror Comedy: 89585 Horror Movies: 8711 Independent Action & Adventure: 11804 Independent Comedies: 4195 Independent Dramas: 384 Japanese Movies: 10398 Korean Movies: 5685 Korean TV Shows: 67879 Late Night Comedies: 1402 Latin American Movies: 1613 Latin Music: 10741 Martial Arts Movies: 8985 Martial Arts, Boxing & Wrestling: 6695 Middle Eastern Movies: 5875 Military Action & Adventure: 2125 Military Documentaries: 4006 Military Dramas: 11 Military TV Shows: 25804 Miniseries: 4814 Mockumentaries: 26 Monster Movies: 947 Music & Concert Documentaries: 90361 Music: 1701 Musicals: 13335 Mysteries: 9994 New Zealand Movies: 63782 Period Pieces: 12123 Political Dramas: 6616 Political Thrillers: 10504 Psychological Thrillers: 5505 Quirky Romance: 36103 Reality TV: 9833 Religious Documentaries: 10005 Rock & Pop Concerts: 3278 Romantic Comedies: 5475 Romantic Dramas: 1255

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Rialto Update by: Shannon Patino, staff writer As of January, Joliet Mayor Bob O’Dekirk has appointed four members of the city council to join the Rialto Square Theatre’s board: Jeff Pierson, Donnie Chestnut, Kathy Trizna and Joe Carlasare. “O’Dekirk’s four appointees have a mix of business, legal and government experience.” He was cautious of the people he appointed. He wanted them to be “non-political.” O’Dekirk wants his appointees to make an “honest assessment of the theatre.” These four appointees will fill the seats of the previous board members that resigned on December 29. In 2016, “the theater stopped paying payroll taxes for several months, the former general manager was forced out, and half a year went by without the theater booking shows.” The new Rialto board is confident that they can pull the Rialto out of the $600,000 hole it is in with the help of bankruptcy lawyer Joe Carlasare. The board met on January 25 to begin working on eliminating the Rialto’s debt.

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Cirque D’ Or

“With an array of the world’s greatest acrobats, contortionists and aerial artists, Cirque D’Or has been entertaining fans around the world for over 12 years. Their electrifying and mesmerizing stunts have been performed live on and above the stage with breathtaking aerial performances. This amazing show brings you beautiful costumes, dynamic sound and lighting and the world’s greatest talent assembled on one stage.”

Show Dates: Tuesday, March 28 Wednesday, March 29 Thursday, March 30

Rocktopia Live

“A revolutionary performance celebrating the fusion of classical music with classic rock. The live concert features five world-class vocalists, five top notch rock musicians, an orchestra and choir.

Rocktopia Live delivers one-of-a-kind musical arrangements featuring the works of classical composers, rock bands and artists including Queen, Mozart, Journey, Handel, U2, Tchaikovsky, Heart, Beethoven, Styx, Foreigner, Rachmaninoff, Pink Floyd, Copland, The Who and more.”

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“Multi-platinum international music sensation and 2017 Grammy Nominee Celtic Woman, returns with their all-new tour, Voices of Angels. Featuring many songs from their ‘Voices of Angels’ album, this inspiring live concert experience features all new stage designs, stunning wardrobes, superb choreography and magnificent arrangements of timeless Irish traditional and contemporary standards in the group’s award winning signature style.”

Show Date: Thursday, April 27

“With a career spanning over five decades with more than 100 million albums sold, Olivia’s successes include four Grammys, numerous Country Music, American Music, Billboard and People’s Choice Awards, an Emmy Award, ten #1 hits and more than 15 top 10 singles. In 1978, her co-starring role with John Travolta in ‘Grease’ catapulted Olivia into super-stardom and to date remains the most successful movie musical of all time.”

Show Date: Thursday, May 11 Visit www.RialtoSquare.com for tickets *Show descriptions from www.RialtoSquare.com

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Local Spotlight:

Stephen Neal by: Patti Raspolich, PR Specialist

Stephen Neal, a graduate from the University of St. Francis, has been playing live music since 2013. Music was not his original plan. What started out as a hobby of Neal’s became something more after the constant push from his good friend Taylor Serena to sing at an open mic night in a local bar. With the encouragement from his friend and other loved ones, he began playing his songs in front of crowds and eventually gained a following.

Fast forward a few years and he is now scheduled to perform at the Taste of Joliet this summer. His hope is to play at least 120 shows throughout the country this year. It’s safe to say that Neal’s music is all about having a good time and that’s what his shows have been about since he started performing with his band.

Thanks to the constant interaction with his fans, he now has over 57,000 followers on Instagram alone. He believes that connecting with fans is crucial for a great musician. Aside from Instagram, he has also filmed behind the scenes footage of himself and his band, titled “The Neal Real,” which “keeps [fans] updated on what we are doing on the road.”

With shows all over the country, Neal and his bandmates often find themselves on the road. He recently had the chance to play a show near home where he debuted his new single, “Forgetting Everything.” The show, which took place at 360 East Avenue in Kankakee, is the first of many to feature Stephen’s whole new direction of music.

Spending the last year working on music, Neal divides his time between live shows and creating new music. When he is not on tour, he is working on new projects for his fans. He encourages fans to interact with him through his Instagram account, @stephennealmusic.

Although most upcoming tour dates are not in the Midwest, the power of social media has kept followers up-to-date on Stephen Neal’s latest music adventures. If you are interested in following “The Neal Real,” check out Neal’s website at www.StephenNealMusic.com. Towards the end of March, the band will begin their college tour, followed by festival season beginning around the start of summer. With all of these events, Neal will have no problem keeping his social media followers entertained.

Encounter Note: The USF TV-Club had the opportunity to produce a few of Stephen Neal’s music videos last year, which can be found on his YouTube @StephenNeal.

Check out “Stephen Neal” and “Worth Fighting For,” which were both produced and edited by staff writer, Andrew McDilda!

Photos courtesy of stephennealmusic.com

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Best Dressed

of the iHeartRadio Music Awards: March 5, 2017 by: Kamari Jordan, Commentary Editor

TV personality Heidi Klum is no stranger to fashion. The “Project Runway” host graced the red carpet with a black and white dress. Heidi’s oneshoulder dress fit her like a glove and we loved every stitch of it.

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Singer Shawn Mendes gave me Justin Timberlake vibes with his printed blazer and black button-up shirt. If he is taking red carpet advice from legends like Timberlake, we look forward to some of his looks in the future.

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Model Karrueche Tran never disappoints when it comes to cool and comfortable fashion, so there was no surprise when she gave us crazy, sexy, cool at the 2017 iHeartRadio Music Awards. Her silk pajama suit was very TLC’s Creep-esque, but we definitely won’t keep this look on the down low.

Singer Kelsea Ballerini lit up the red carpet in her black and blue sequenced jumpsuit. The plunging neckline and asymmetrical waistline made this look stand out. The blue winged eyeliner was the perfect pair for this well fitted jumpsuit.

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Halsey

Singer had one of the most interesting looks of the night and she pulled it off well.

The natural makeup and the blonde pixie cut complimented the overall look. The oversized jacket paired well with the fitted-pants, and the belt that acted as her shirt kept this look interesting. The canary yellow was perfect for this look.

Ruba Wilson

TV personality , also known as the “Prince of Hosting,� attended the 2017 iHeartRadio Awards with a cleancut look. As always, I am obsessed with his blonde-tipped dreads, but his suit stole my heart this time. The black and white printed suit was balanced with a black turtle neck and Ruba strutted across the red carpet in black platform boots.

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Katy Perry

Singer/Songwriter debuted her pixie cut at the iHeartRadio Awards red carpet in an off-white gown. The lustrous geometric shapes printed on the gown kept this look interesting, giving it some texture. We love when Katy switches it up and graces the red carpet with a new look.

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Joliet

Gems

by: Jeremy Grachan, staff writer

Thayer Bros | 753 Ruby St. - Joliet, IL 60435 | (815) 726-8990

Thayer Bros restaurant is a great hole-in-the-wall place located near Main Campus. The food tastes just as good as a homemade meal.

They offer a variety of sandwiches, burgers and other entrees. The staff is always friendly and doing whatever they can to make the meal enjoyable. Mrs. Thayer is always walking around with a smile on her face and making the experience feel like you are eating at an oldfashioned family restaurant. There is a restaurant side as well as a bar side. The bar is a great place to go watch and cheer on your favorite Chicago sports team, including the Chicago Bears, which Tom Thayer used to play for! Just a note, Thayer Bros is a cash-only restaurant.

Giovan’s Restaurant and Pizzeria | 1804 N. Larkin Ave. – Crest Hill, IL 60403 | (815) 725-6000

Looking for some amazing homemade pasta or pizza? Check out Giovan’s Restaurant and Pizzeria! Home to the 28” pizza, Giovan’s is a place that puts the taste of their food and satisfaction of their customers first. They offer a variety of dishes including build-yourown pasta, various house specials, great fish and chicken options and of course great appetizers to start the meal right. They have a dining room, bar/lounge area, and two different banquet rooms to accommodate whatever event you want to host. If you do not feel like dining in, carryout is always an option. This is a place you will never leave hungry from!

Loco’s Mexican Restaurant | 1121 Essington Rd. – Joliet, IL 60435 | (815) 725-9060 Want a fun place for you and your friends to have a great time? Check out Loco’s Mexican Restaurant! From amazing weekday lunch specials for $6.99 to a nice selection of great tasting Mexican food. The staff there are always cheery and want you to relax and enjoy your experience. If you are over 21, check out their half-priced margarita specials on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. They offer full meals, combo platters, and a la carte items to help satisfy the hunger and craving of anyone.

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March 22 , 2017

Career Searching

Career Searching Whether it’s your first day of college or the first day after graduation, deciding what to do with your life and how to get started can be more than overwhelming. Which major should you choose? Will it help you land your dream job? Have you decided what your dream job even is? How do you get that job? From applications to interviews, the USF Encounter has you covered. Keep reading to explore opportunities you will find in various majors, learn about how to write an award-winning resume and read expert-advice on interview tips and the importance of cleaning up your social media.

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How to Land Your Dream Job by: Ashley Montgomery, Head Assistant Editor The “real world.” That’s what they call it. The place outside the comforting walls of your school, on-campus job or home, otherwise known as the “workplace.” It’s what your entire college career prepared you for, but the idea of the “real world” can still seem daunting at times. Applying for your first job or even internship is a huge step, and it can be intimidating - even if you already have some experience under your belt. But don’t sweat it! Everyone has to start somewhere, and it all begins with simply having the courage to put yourself out there and knowing how to properly market yourself for the position you’ve always dreamed of having. Keith Schomig, a USF alum who is currently a Talent Coordinator at Legacy Professionals LLC, gave some insight on what employers look for when hiring someone, and tips on how to land your dream job.

What do employers look for on a resume? How can I make mine stand out?

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What exactly is a “cover letter?”

Seth Porges, a contributor for Forbes, explains, “At best, a cover letter can help a job-seeker stand out from the pack. At worst, it can make a promising candidate seem like an uncreative cut-and-paster.” Just like resumes, cover letters need to be unique. A cover letter essentially provides a more detailed description of your qualifications, what you can bring to the job and why the company should hire you. Don’t undersell yourself.

This is an opportunity to show off your writing skills while introducing who you are.

Be sure to include a bit of personality in your cover letter, but keep it professional. Again, cover letters should never be longer than one page. You want to keep the employer engaged throughout every line they read. A good tip to keep in mind is that your cover letter should complement your resume, not repeat it. You want to be genuine and honest. Explain how you heard about the position, why you think you’d be a good fit, any references that relate to the company and fill in any gaps your resume may not explain. Schomig recommends tailoring each cover letter you write to the specific position you are applying for - you should not copy and paste the same letter to multiple applications as each company is different and has different expectations.

“Use powerful words that speak to your skills and capabilities, and always remember to proofread, and then proofread again!”

It is important to understand that your resume is going to be the first (and possibly last) impression your potential employer has of you. You want your resume to be polished, professional and unique, or else it will end up in the pile with the applicants the employer has no intention of further pursuing. It only takes a few seconds of glancing over that one-page document to form an opinion, so it is crucial to know how to properly word and format your overview of you! When looking at resumes, Schomig commented, “I look at the format and use of the entire page. It is easy to see when people use a template and don’t tweak it. Use a good template, and then make it your own.

Your resume should be one page. No more, and no less.” If you have no idea where to start, you can always find impressive resume templates for sale on Etsy that are more striking than a typical

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black and white one you might find with a quick Google search.

While Schomig mentioned that “Most resumes have to be boring,” consider adding a few pops of color here and there or using icons to indicate your contact information rather than writing “email:, phone number:, etc.” While you want the page to be aesthetically pleasing, don’t get carried away with the layout and forget about the content.

Use powerful words that speak to your skills and capabilities, and always remember to proofread, and then proofread again!

A portfolio showcases all of your work, and it allows you to brag about all the amazing things you can do. After all, salespeople call their portfolios “brag books” so they can do exactly that.

It is always great to bring a hard copy portfolio to an interview, but it really stands out if you are capable of creating a digital one as well. Schomig states, “I think a digital portfolio is a great idea. This allows you to show how freaking great you are! It is easy to include a link to a digital portfolio on the resume or email. It allows the employer to look at it without out shoving it in their face.”

I landed an interview! What should I bring..?

Some words to live by that will aid you in more areas than job interviews are, “You’re never fully dressed without a smile!”

It’s true: confidence really is key. Dress for the position you are interviewing for and be confident in yourself and what you can do. When it comes to what materials to bring to an interview, one writer for U.S. news pointed out, “Preparation is more than a new suit and shiny shoes.” Schomig stated, “Most employers will tell you that you need to bring nothing. I suggest bringing a portfolio binder, a pen, something to drink and some extra resumes.” You can never be too prepared. If you have business cards, bring a few of those as well. Another thing that will help you stand out in an interview is to come prepared with questions. Martin Yate, author of “Knock ‘em Dead 2016: The Ultimate Job Search Guide,” writes, “[Coming prepared with questions] helps advance your candidacy because our judgments about people are based, in part, on the questions they ask, since those questions speak to the depth of their interest and understanding.” By preparing in-depth and intriguing questions for the interviewer, it allows you to contribute to and steer the conversation a bit, and shows that you are serious about the position as you have done your research on the company. Schomig adds, “Know things about the place you are interviewing with. Knowledge is power,” and that power will surely reflect in your overall body language.

How can I prepare for an interview?

What will make me a memorable applicant?

“Practice makes you perfect,” Schomig states. He suggests partaking in mock interviews, which you can do at the Career Success Center at the University of St. Francis. Think of interviews as presentations. You are presenting yourself as a potential asset to this company! Do anything and everything you can to be prepared. However, as a Talent Coordinator, Schomig interviews a lot of people and he notes that there is always a fine line between looking prepared and looking desperate. He says, “Be 15 minutes early to the interview; being early is being on time in my book. But if you show up too early, you look desperate. If you show up late you aren’t getting the job.” He also stresses the importance of leaving a lasting impression on the employer. “Follow up and send a thank you email within

48 hours of the interview. Please do not send it within hours,” because again, you will appear desperate. His final thoughts on how to be a memorable applicant are, “I say all the time ‘if you can treat the janitor of a company and the CEO the same, you will be successful.’ It is all about communicating; this is a skill that you need to have to stand out.”

Final tips for success:

One of the most useful resources we have here on campus is the Career Success Center. Schomig notes that they have “so many tips and tricks to help you stand out,” and they will aid you in refining your resume and cover letters. He also explains that you should create a job log on Excel, where you can keep track of where you have applied and who you spoke with.

Again, he emphasizes that you should put research and time into the process. His biggest piece of advice? “Be humble!

You will strike out before you hit that home-run. Learn from your mistakes and correct them – this is the definition of true success.”

“Be humble! You will strike out before you hit that home-run.

Learn from your mistakes and correct them -this is the definition of true success.”

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What is the value in having a polished portfolio when applying for jobs and internships?

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Tips for Successful Resume Writing by: Nicholas Pillish, staff writer

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Always precede a good resume with an appealing cover letter.

Remember, you are marketing yourself and want those employers to keep on reading. If your cover letter falls short of interest, your resume will end up in the trash bin. We definitely want to avoid this. For tips on that perfect cover letter, don’t hesitate to visit the Career Success Center here at University of St. Francis.

Keep your resume professional.

Stay away from funny pictures or e-mail addresses. You may think this adds a bit of humor, but that potential employer will see otherwise. If you have the option, have another professional review your resume and make note of where you can use improvements.

It is very important to make sure your resume is well written.

Avoid typos and grammatical errors. It’s never a bad idea to double check your work or have someone else proof read it.

Also, avoid using action verbs like “responsible for.” They tend to make a resume too wordy. Focus on key skills instead, such as “reliable” or “ambitious.”

Don’t be afraid to self-promote.

Remember, a good resume sells your skills and all of your accomplishments. While you don’t want to come off arrogant to employers, don’t undermine yourself either. Market yourself in a convincing manner and you may just land that perfect job.

Quality over quantity is the key.

Employers don’t want to hear your life story. They want to know what experience you have. Also, what skills and talents you have that will make you the best one for the job.

Simplicity is key.

Remember, resumes are not works of art. Employers want something that is easy to read. They want to be able to see those skills in a concise and easy manner. Avoid fancy typefaces or italics. These distractions are unnecessary.

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Spring time is right around the corner and many are anticipating college graduation and job searching. In order to make this new career as successful as it can be, one needs to polish up on important resume writing skills. Even if a student is not a graduating college senior, it is never too early to keep resume writing skills in mind. With that being said, here is some helpful advice for getting your resume in tip-top shape.

Do not mention money.

Everyone wishes to earn that six-figure income. The chance of this happening right out of college, however, is very slim.

If money is mentioned, this could be a turn off to employers.

A person never knows what an employer has in mind for them. Job advancement and great opportunities may await.

Do not let yourself miss out on this. Do not mention money unless you are asked about it.

Good luck with your resume writing. Again, the Career Success Center is a great place to visit for additional help. Take advantage of this and happy job hunting!

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An Interview with:

USF’s Career Success Center by: Giovanni Alvarado, staff writer Are you a student that is ready for success? Do you want to be career-ready graduating from college and on your way to your goal of a dream job? Then the University of St. Francis Career Success Center (CSC) is the place for you. Maribeth Hearn, The Director of the CSC, says that the CSC “is committed to providing superior service to our students and alumni through career readiness education, resources and advice for all our students.” Hearn is optimistic about the center being able to help students explore center different majors and careers that career will helpsuccess individuals in their future endeavors. The center has many access points to USF’s different partnerships that allow students to explore options for employment, internships, experimental learning and co-curricular activities that helps to provide transferable and marketable skills. One of the newest partnerships is a free-for-life USF student membership to “Portfolium,” a job search network where students can show off skills in order to attract employers and internship opportunities. All of these services are provided to students through the CSC. This is all done through the exceptional services it provides students to be career-ready. The variety of seven services for students include job searches/internships to help kick-start career paths, resumé preparation on what you need to sound professional, as well cover letter reviews, LinkedIn assistance, job fairs to get a better understanding of what you might get yourself into and its variety, career assessments to test your skills and interview tips.

Are you still asking yourself “what benefit do I get by visiting the CSC?” Well, as the saying goes, the early bird gets the worm. Hearn says the best benefit one could get of is that “a prepared student will have a competitive advantage in job opportunities.” It’s always good to be better prepared for anything in life and receive some help when offered. This would only help you be pushed ahead to your career than be pushed back. Another of the many things the career success center also features and helps provide students well in is its Career Fair. This gives students a chance to learn more about careers and various jobs for preparation and readiness.

For more information on these topics, visit the CSC on second floor Tower or the Career Success site. Remember, “the sky is not your limit, but rather what you choose it to be.” What are you waiting for? Go succeed!

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by: Alonte Crawford, staff writer Social media is a vital aspect of our society, and is critical to building one’s personal brand. Because of these reasons, it has become expected that employers will peek at what you choose to post online. Employers will potentially investigate your profile both before and after the hiring process. So how does one remain true to who they are, while still building a positive image?

According to USF’s Career Success Center Director, Maribeth Hearn, it’s all about the image you portray.

Hearn explicitly stated that LinkedIn is the most important medium of social media in regards to employment.

LinkedIn can be described as “Facebook for professionals,” and is widely received as the leading social media platform for networking. Time Magazine has reported that LinkedIn is currently the leading social media site for recruitment, with a whopping 79% of hiring based upon users’ profiles.

Despite this massive percentage, other platforms are still weighed heavily in the hiring process. This means that it’s crucial to maintain a great professional portfolio, in addition to a commendable personal life. In Hearn’s words, “If you make bad decisions in your personal life, you’ll make bad decisions in my business.” In other words, yes what you do in your free time, and most importantly what you post, can persuade a recruiter to give you a shot, or move on.

Taking care of your reputation is always encouraged, and that’s what Hearn consistently stressed. She also warns

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Clean Up about posting too many pictures with alcoholic themes, and to be cautious of the posts your friends tag you in. On the contrary, Hearn noted that engaging with your friends, and the quality of what you’re posting can also impress recruiters. In fact, Forbes reports that being social and outgoing on your profiles will actually intrigue employers, as it could be a bonus to company culture. Showing off your awesome people-skills can benefit you in the longrun, and can send a great message of how well you can connect with others. You shouldn’t feel the need to hide every aspect of your life, but just make sure that what you are sharing won’t raise eyebrows. These reasons are why it’s so important for college students to maintain a great image.

Our generation and beyond will continue to utilize social media to connect with family and friends. As these rituals continue to become solidified in our culture, it’s imperative that we showcase the best sides of ourselves. So, whenever you post your next update ask yourself this: “What will this do for my image?”

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Declaring

a Major:

A Guide Brought to You by the BLS and USF Encounter by: Hannah Tadey, Editor-in-Chief

While the seniors are attending career fairs, setting up interviews and finalizing their senior theses, most underclassmen are stressing as well: it’s time to declare a major. The constant battle between what you are passionate for and what your parents wish for you to do creates unnecessary tension for everybody involved, not to mention you, as you are about to make one of the most important decisions of your young adult life. So take a break; utilize your resources to make an informed decision that will ultimately end with you being happy.

At this point, it’s safe to assume any student registered at our university has already spent some time either talking with freshmen advisors

about possible majors or has carefully studied USF’s “Undergrad Majors” page on our website (stfrancis.edu). However, something you may have not looked at is the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), which is self-described as “the principal Federal agency responsible for measuring labor market activity, working conditions and price changes in the economy.” On the site, you’ll find wages, correlations between careers and degrees and even the job outlook for the next 10 years.

Find your possible major below and see whether or not it’s a wise choice in our current economy. *Below are just a handful of popular majors at USF according to a survey. All statistics are taken from BLS.gov.

Accounting

Business

Art & Design

Communication

Job Reference for Statistics: Accountant 2015 Median Pay: $67,190 per year / $32.30 per hour Typical Entry-Level Education: Bachelor’s degree Job Outlook 2014-2024: 11% (Faster than average); adding 142,400 jobs Other Jobs Available with this Degree: Auditor, Bookkeeper, Payroll Clerk, Financial Analyst For More Information, Contact: Orlando Griego, Dean of the College of Business and Health Administration

Job Reference for Statistics: Craft and Fine Artist 2015 Median Pay: $45,080 per year / $21.68 per hour Typical Entry-Level Education: Varies Job Outlook 2014-2024: 2% (Slower than average); adding 900 jobs Other Jobs Available with this Degree: Animator, Magazine Layout Artist, Photo Director, Design Manager For More Information, Contact: Robert Kase, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences

Biology

Job Reference for Statistics: Biological Technician 2015 Median Pay: $41,650 per year / $20.02 per hour Typical Entry-Level Education: Bachelor’s degree Job Outlook 2014-2024: 5% (As fast as average); adding 4,100 jobs Other Jobs Available with this Degree: Research Technician, Microbiologist, Medical and Health Services Manager, Genetic Counselor For More Information, Contact: Robert Kase, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences

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Job Reference for Statistics: Management Analyst 2015 Median Pay: $81,320 per year / $39.10 per hour Typical Entry-Level Education: Bachelor’s degree Job Outlook 2014-2024: 14% (Much faster than average); adding 103,400 jobs Other Jobs Available with this Degree: Financial Analyst, Accounting Director, Finance Director, Bank Examiner, Audit Director For More Information, Contact: Orlando Griego, Dean of the College of Business and Health Administration

Job Reference for Statistics: Public Relations Specialist 2015 Median Pay: $56,770 per year / $27.29 per hour Typical Entry-Level Education: Bachelor’s degree Job Outlook 2014-2024: 6% (As fast as average); adding 14,900 jobs Other Jobs Available with this Degree: Animator, Television News Anchor, Corporate Communicator, Web Designer, Graphic Designer For More Information, Contact: Robert Kase, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences

Computer Science

Job Reference for Statistics: Computer and Information Research Scientist 2015 Median Pay: $110,620 per year / $53.18 per hour Typical Entry-Level Education: Doctoral or professional degree Job Outlook 2014-2024: 11% (Faster than average); adding 2,700 jobs Other Jobs Available with this Degree: Software Developer, Computer Systems Analyst, Network Systems Administrator, Database Administrator, Computer Programmer For More Information, Contact: Robert Kase, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences

Job Reference for Statistics: Police and Detectives 2015 Median Pay: $60,270 per year / $28.97 per hour Typical Entry-Level Education: Bachelor’s degree Job Outlook 2014-2024: 4% (Slower than average); adding 33,100 jobs Other Jobs Available with this Degree: Private Investigator, Secret Service Agent, Crime Scene Investigator, Victim Advocate For More Information, Contact: Robert Kase, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences

Education

Job Reference for Statistics: Elementary School Teacher 2015 Median Pay: $54,550 per year Typical Entry-Level Education: Bachelor’s degree Job Outlook 2014-2024: 6% (As fast as average); adding 87,800 jobs Other Jobs Available with this Degree: High School Teacher, Special Education Teacher, Art Teacher, Physical Education Teacher For More Information, Contact: John Gambro, Dean of the College of Education

Marketing

Job Reference for Statistics: Market Research Analyst 2015 Median Pay: $62,150 per year / $29.88 per hour Typical Entry-Level Education: Bachelor’s degree Job Outlook 2014-2024: 19% (Much faster than average); adding 92,300 jobs Other Jobs Available with this Degree: Marketing Manager, Human Resources Specialist, Sales Manager, Operations Manager For More Information, Contact: Orlando Griego, Dean of the College of Business and Health Administration

Nursing

Job Reference for Statistics: Registered Nurse 2015 Median Pay: $67,490 per year / $32.45 per hour Typical Entry-Level Education: Bachelor’s degree Job Outlook 2014-2024: 16% (Much faster than average); adding 439,300 jobs Other Jobs Available with this Degree: RN at: hospitals, clinics, schools, physicians’ offices, long-term care facilities, Private Duty For More Information, Contact: Carol Wilson, Dean of the Leach College of Nursing

Radiation Therapy

Job Reference for Statistics: Radiation Therapist 2015 Median Pay: $80,220 per year / $38.57 per hour Typical Entry-Level Education: Associate’s degree Job Outlook 2014-2024: 14% (Much faster than average); adding 2,300 jobs For More Information, Contact: Robert Kase, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences

Recreation and Sport Management

Job Reference for Statistics: Coach, Scout 2015 Median Pay: $31,000 per year Typical Entry-Level Education: Bachelor’s degree Job Outlook 2014-2024: 6% (As fast as average); adding 14,800 jobs Other Jobs Available with this Degree: Community Recreation & Park Resources Manager, Recreation Therapist, Sport Operations Manager For More Information, Contact: Robert Kase, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences

Social Work

Job Reference for Statistics: Social Worker 2015 Median Pay: $45,900 per year / $22.07 per hour Typical Entry-Level Education: Bachelor’s degree Job Outlook 2014-2024: 12% (Faster than average); adding 74,800 jobs Other Jobs Available with this Degree: Medical/Public Health Officer, Substance Abuse Counselor, Child Welfare Worker, Mental Health Officer For More Information, Contact: Robert Kase, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences

Career Searching

Criminal and Social Justice

Theology

Job Reference for Statistics: Religious Workers, All Other 2015 Median Pay: $35,160 per year / $16.90 per hour Typical Entry-Level Education: Varies Job Outlook 2014-2024: N/A Other Jobs Available with this Degree: Youth Minister, Priest, Religious Education Teacher For More Information, Contact: Robert Kase, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences

Psychology

Job Reference for Statistics: Psychiatric Technician 2015 Median Pay: $28,320 per year / $13.61 per hour Typical Entry-Level Education: Varies Job Outlook 2014-2024: 5% (As fast as average); adding 7,600 jobs Other Jobs Available with this Degree: Case Manager, Career Counselor, Rehabilitation Specialist For More Information, Contact: Robert Kase, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences

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Side by Side:

Tomi Lahren FOR

by: James Thorpe, Sports Editor

For anyone who may not know who Tomi Lahren is, she is a conservative talk show host for TheBlazeTV network appearing in her self-titled show “Tomi.” Tomi initially came from the prairies of South Dakota and graduated from Central High School in Rapid City, South Dakota. She attended college at UNLV and graduated in 2014.

While at UNLV, she hosted her own TV show on the university’s television program called “The Scramble.” Tomi Lahren first got her career started when she applied for an internship at One America News Network. She was given an interview where, instead of being offered an internship, she was given her own show. Her rise to fame began by hosting her own show, “On Point with Tomi Lahren,” which was based in San Diego. She eventually left the show to host her current show, “Tomi,” where she expresses her political opinion with a fiery fervor that is unmatched in today’s political landscape.

Her “final thoughts” have expressed what many in America feel today. She may be labeled as vile by her critics, but she is expressing what her and millions of other Americans feel. They are angry with what is happening in their country and they want to create change to guide the United States into the “right” direction. She does away with political correctness, which resonates with her audience who view political correctness as weak. The idea is that you should speak your mind and “tell it like it is.” Tomi Lahren has the ability to go at the Left and not hold back. She is also not afraid of engaging in debate with those who have opposing viewpoints, which was evident when she appeared on “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah,” a show where she has been constantly ridiculed and mocked. On the show, she stood her ground when she was booed and jeered by the audience.

The 26-minute interview was a fine example of going into enemy turf and defending your views with a level head. She and Noah exchanged compliments after the show. It was his audience that was causing problems when they booed her. She lamented her thoughts in her “final thoughts” segment saying, “If Trevor Noah appeared in front of a conservative audience and was booed and jeered, what do you think the mainstream would label those folks? When the Left makes a point, it’s ‘passion.’ When someone on the Right does the

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same, it’s anger.” She called out the hypocrisy of the Left and its “monopoly on morality” stating, “Consider your bubble burst. I am your worst nightmare. I don’t care what you label me or how many times you come after me. I am fearless and I’m just getting started.”

Tomi Lahren dropped the mic, putting the Left on notice that she is not afraid to come to their territory and have a civilized debate, but she is also not afraid to give the Left a reality check.

Tomi Lahren uses fiery rhetoric to appeal not to the same audience as her liberal counterparts, but rather to the folks in the “heartland” of America, the states that overwhelmingly went red in this past election. These people are tired of what they believe is a “liberal bias” in the news and are tired of being told how to talk and how to act.

They are fed up with “political correctness” and are willing to come out and say that they are. They look to Tomi Lahren as a voice for their movement and as someone that they can relate to having also been born and raised in the prairie states herself. Tomi Lahren may come across as rude and hostile by some, but she is perfectly capable of having a civil discussion with those that diametrically oppose her, which is something that not a lot of politicians and political commentators seem to be able to do in this day-and-age.

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by: Kylie Mason, Social Media Coordinator

If you don’t know who Tomi Lahren is by now, she is the blonde, conservative, political commentator who overly promotes her strict Republican views in viral videos. If that doesn’t ring a bell, she’s the woman who prides herself on not restricting herself to be labeled, but continuously labels everyone else whose opinion differs hers as a “millennial snowflake.” If you follow her on Twitter, you may even know her as “Tammy,” but regardless of what you know her as, it’s important to know why her racist, ignorant and excessivelyangry elf ranting isn’t cute, and is nothing more than a hypocritical rich girl, as Lahren likes to say, “whining.”

My issues with Lahren have nothing to do with the fact that she has different opinions than myself. My issue stems from the fact that no one besides this 24-year-old Republican can have an opinion that is different than her own. Are you upset about an issue and want to protest? Lahren finds that repulsive. She stated herself in one of her many videos, “A bunch of sore losers gathered together isn’t a protest, it’s a tantrum.” Is it though, Tomi? You are complaining and feel the need to call everyone out on their thoughts, but they are safely secured under the First Amendment, so it is their will to protest. My question is, how is standing up for what you believe in “a tantrum,” but your videos of you standing up for what you believe in are not a tantrum? Hypocritical much?

Let us not forget what Lahren stated about the Women’s March: “They decided to plan a march in Washington D.C. For what reason? To show little girls around the country that they too can play the victim card, they too can have their greatest contribution to society by whining about the election.” Lahren was under the impression that the Women’s March, which took place the day after President Trump was inaugurated, was merely done in order to protest the fact that President Trump was elected. Wrong, Tomi. While many women spoke their mind on how they felt about our new President of the Photos courtesy of foxnews.com, popsugar-assets.com, wikimedia.org, netdna-cdn.com, theblaze.com and thedailybeast.com

United States, the Women’s March in D.C. was organized in order to protest for equality for women for the next four years due to the derogatory remarks that our noble and sexist President made in the past. Shall I remind you of the everso-quoted statement from our President, “I’m automatically attracted to beautiful women — I just start kissing them. It’s like a magnet. Just kiss. I don’t even wait. When you’re a star, they let you do it. You can do anything. Grab ‘em by the pussy.

You can do anything.” Quick question, you are a woman, aren’t you, Tomi? However, the Women’s March was so much more than that. “People told me they were marching for a range of issues, including police brutality, equal pay, healthcare access, indigenous land rights, LGBT discrimination, climate action and disability rights,” Leanna Garfield, from the Business Insider, stated after attending the event.

Even if you are a woman and you do not believe in what the women (and men) were marching for, I understand. Here’s the thing though, Tomi. You don’t understand. You don’t understand that people have marched throughout history making changes because the world can be an unjust and scary place. If every woman or man sat down every time they wanted change, where would we be today? If nobody threw these so-called “tantrums” or expressed their “whining” would you even be allowed to step outside of the house without your husband’s permission? Would your videos be circulating around the internet or would you still be sitting at home not even having the ability to vote, let alone rant about your political views? When I look at Tomi Lahren, I see passion about her beliefs. I’m not asking her to change, but to understand, empathize and realize that there’s more to the world than being white and rich. I’m asking her to understand who fought, whined, threw tantrums and more to give her this freedom to have her passionate beliefs. Those are probably not my final thoughts.

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Trump Won, and This is Why. Dear reader, If you are reading this article because you saw the title and are already livid, I would like you to know this article is catered towards you. Before you label me as a racist, an idiot, a misogynist or any other derogatory term, remember this: We ALL attend the same university, rooted in Franciscan values (respect, compassion, service and integrity) and therefore all have a right to voice our opinion without fear of being branded as something we are not. It is very clear in the social atmosphere that surrounds our university that many students and faculty in the Joliet area who voted in the last election did not vote for President Donald Trump. This statistic comes from the New York Times election results which states that Hillary Clinton won Illinois’ electoral votes against Donald Trump by 16.8 percentage points. For those who voted for Hillary Clinton and who are sad to see our country heading in the direction it is going, you may take solace in the fact that you did what you could to help aid her in winning the election.

While this is not exactly a heartwarming piece of encouragement to most, understand that in every election since our nation’s birth, there have been winners and losers and there will ALWAYS be people who are sad or distraught in the results.

You’re not reading this for encouragement however, you’re reading this so you can prove me wrong.

Let’s start with one you would like to dispute, but legally can’t. “He is not my president.” – He is. He won. Just like every president elected before him, he is in fact yours and every other American’s president.

Now here is a pretty heavy piece of information that seems to quickly be dismissed whenever I hear people discussing why Donald Trump’s presidency is not legitimate. Sit down because it’s a shocker, there happen to be (and I’m not making this up!) opinions other than your own! For real! They range from which ice cream is better, to is a small university or a large university better, to even feelings towards healthcare.

Political Science Professor Julie Victa had this to say about last November’s election: “Trump won for a variety of reasons. His success in the

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Electoral College was close… those voters [who voted for Donald Trump] felt neglected by the system and the Democrats. They tend to be white working class voters concerned about jobs and their future. While Clinton did a good job telling the country what was wrong about Trump, not enough was said about what the Democrats could do for them.” Political campaigns are not black and white, and those voters who voted for Donald Trump do not necessarily have to agree with every word he utters from his albeit “dumb mouth.” While it would be nice for those in opposition towards him to believe that all of Donald Trump’s voters are uneducated, racist bigots, it’s simply not true. Many of those (and notice I did not say all) who found themselves to vote for Donald Trump did so because they believe that his political rhetoric was the best direction for our country. Here is where you are free to insert your feelings on the subject, as I said before we are all entitled to our opinions and should have respect and compassion for one another. Unfortunately, that is not what I have experienced over the course of the last three and a half months as someone who did vote for Donald Trump.

Dr. Richard Vaughan, an associate Professor of marketing here at the University of St. Francis, stated in one of his February 2017 lectures, “Does anybody know why Donald Trump won?” (The class fell silent here.)

“He won because he had a message. Make America Great Again. I am not saying that his campaign was right or wrong, but what I am saying is that no one remembered Hillary Clinton’s message. That is why he won.” Dr. Vaughan explained that Trump did a good job of marketing himself. This is something that a political candidate must consider throughout the duration of his or her campaign. To drive my point home, I will not include Hillary Clinton’s campaign slogan. If you remember it, congratulations, you are a very astute and considerate electorate. If you do not, check your facts and get back to me.

It’s time to get philosophical. Philosophy and Theology Instructor Raymond Guthrie had this to say about Donald Trump’s November victory: “Plato clearly states that one of the struggles of Democracy is that it is centered on Emotions and not Issues and unfortunately the most common emotion that is played upon

by: Andrew McDilda, staff writer

is FEAR. Did Donald Trump not play with this emotion? The way he talked to people, the way he challenged people, the way he spoke.

It was about emotion! That is why Hillary Clinton could not seem to motivate her base, because of her lack of stirring up the emotions and especially the one of FEAR.” I do not want to believe that anyone who voted for Donald Trump wants to think it was because he scared the country into doing so, however I am sure it had a part in doing so and we should accept that now. This is a cost Donald Trump’s campaign (hopefully) took into consideration when trying to have him elected, and it worked.

Trump won the November 2016 Presidential Election because his voters wanted change.

These voters felt left behind by both the democratic party and in part, the traditional republican party. Donald Trump had a message that people remembered, right or wrong. Donald Trump’s voters voted to “Make America Great Again.” Revisiting Philosophy 101, Plato states that the strongest emotion is fear, and Donald Trump knew how to use it.

If you’ve gotten this far in the article, there’s a large chance that you are still very angry, but can you dispute these claims? They are the reasons why he won, and just because you don’t agree with them does not change them.

Here is what you CAN do, though. 2020 is not that far away, and candidates will start throwing their hat in the ring in less than three years. Voice your opinion, educate others and keep your Franciscan values at heart. No one wants their candidate to win because they were the biggest bully, which I will very much agree that Donald Trump has proved himself to be. Our nation should want a leader who enters office with the encouragement and love of the masses, AFTER proving themselves to be a worthy, strong and noble power. Yes, Donald Trump won the presidency. That does not mean our nation has to sink so low to set his property on fire and sew discord in our streets. If you did not vote for Donald Trump, I urge you to consider taking the high road and proving yourself first before allowing oneself to be consumed by hatred and excuses.

We all make our own choices; let’s become a generation of voters who shape the world positively and move past our differences.

Trump vs. The Media “The FAKE NEWS media (failing @ nytimes, @NBCNews, @ABC, @CBS, @CNN) is not my enemy, it is the enemy of the American People!”

“The press is your enemy…Enemies.

Understand that? … Because they’re trying to stick the knife right in our groin.”

The media commonly referred to as the “fourth estate.” This name comes from France where there were initially three estates: first estate the clergy, second estate the nobility and the third estate commoners. The fourth estate is the media; this term was not coined until 1837. One of the cornerstones of a free and democratic society is a well-informed public and though it is not perfect, the media is a major reason for a truly wellinformed public.

People like me, communication or journalism majors, have recently become the butt of many jokes about being an easy major (“You just write opinion for a living”) or not having good career prospects (“You’re never gonna make any money doing that” – at least one family member every Christmas). This shift in societal thinking about the importance of journalists is nothing new, and this article is not meant as a “my major is a real major” spiel. This article is about the wrong and frankly, scary hyperbole coming from the mouth (and fingers) of the most powerful man in the free world.

The first quote I mentioned is not actually a quote, but a tweet from February 17 tweeted by Donald J. Trump. The second quote is from another former President, Richard Nixon, which he was recorded telling a White House aide during the Watergate investigations. The idea of Photo courtesy of amazonaws.com

a group or organization being branded an enemy of the people or state is not a new one as it was first recorded as a phrase used by the Roman Empire. It has been used in various forms since then, most notably by early Nazi Germany, the French Government during the French Revolution and Communist Russia for anyone who dissented or disagreed with the government in power.

Now, before the pitchforks come out, I am not implying or comparing the Trump Administration to any of these vile historical examples, I am just presenting the facts. Interestingly though, John Dean, a former White House counsel for Richard Nixon, did just that in a recent interview with Deadline. He stated, “It’s pretty outrageous talk for a president, but this is a pretty outrageous president…he kind of makes Nixon look like a choir boy,” and his comparison did not stop there, “What Nixon used to do behind closed doors, Trump does openly.”

Now this “war” on “fake news” is nothing new for Trump, it has been a major talking point since day one for his camp. This continued assault is taking a more aggressive tone as of late because of the increased media coverage of the possible Russian ties which presents a problem I am very passionate about.

The open challenges to the legitimacy of the media as a whole can lead many to begin to question every single story released, it lowers the level of how wellinformed a public can be. This is not a problem for the many Americans that do their research and get news from many different sources, so I am not too worried about that. I am worried about what happens down the road, in a few

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years. I have already stated how the profession and major associated with it have become more and more of a joke to many people. What happens to the young people who hear their parents talk about this assault on media or are old enough to read the vitriol from the very public position of the presidency? These attacks will only embolden the current members of the media to re-up their reporting and investigating, but it could even further destroy the future of a vital profession.

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John Dean stated later in his interview that he believes Trump has taken his attacks on the media to a “more intentionally intimidating level” than Nixon ever did, showing that Trump almost definitely knows what he is doing when he is on the offensive against the media. He is intimidating the next generation of great journalists to rethink their life choices and the current voices to tread lightly.

I want to end this article on a positive note, with a plea to each and every person that reads this article. No matter your feelings are on the current administration, or any administration, stay informed from all sides and don’t always believe what you see or read. Use your voices when you see false information or ideals being spread and never stop fighting for truth, equality and justice in whatever it is you decide to pursue.

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An Unapologetic Conversation on Racism by: Liz Venerable, PR Manager Since the election of Donald Trump, social media and news outlets have been flooded with reports of swastikas at schools, racist taunts and other hatefueled attacks, but it’s 2017 and we are talking about racism as if it is a new concept.

As a POC (person of color), you understand that America and racism go together like PB&J. As a POC I get how talking about racism is awkward and uncomfortable to most white people, but you don’t know uncomfortable until you are pulled over by the cops for driving while black (DWB) or get followed around a store.

POC have to deal with racism every day. There are good days when the only racism a POC will face is someone staring at them. Then there are the not-so-good days when you hear or read a snide comment on social media. The worst days are when you hear about a POC who has died or when you have to explain why something or someone is racist. In addition to dealing with racism every day, POC also have to deal with the different types of racists.

The first type of racist is the textbook racist. This type believes that one’s race, skin color or one’s group is superior to others in humanity. This is the scariest type of racist because they are willing to do evil things to make sure their own group is superior.

Then there is the unaware racist; these Photo courtesy of blogspot.com

are the people who don’t know they are racist. This group of people like to think of themselves as a “slight minority” because they feel as if their voice is unheard in America, but newsflash, in America if you are white then your voice is always heard, even as a woman, for example Hillary Clinton or Kellyanne Conway. However, these are not your typical racists because they don’t hate POC. The only reason they are racist is because they don’t see there is a system in place to stop POC from getting jobs, getting a better education or other cival rights. These types of racists can broaden their horizons and learn more about racism but don’t because they think they know everything about it already or it’s difficult for them to talk about it. In my opinion this is the worst type of racist because they can do better but choose not to. This is the type of racist many POC see on campus.

I know in America we like to think “all men are created equal,” but that is not a reality. Believing that people of all races are inherently equal and entitled to the same privileges is merely an illusion, according to PBS’ “RACE- The Power of an Illusion.” Even with diversity at an all-time high, separatism is still prevalent.

Institutional racism has become a way of life in America, and the economic, educational and social disadvantages have negatively shaped the behaviors, attitudes and assumptions of mainstream society towards minorities. This is why POC shout “Black Lives Matter.” This is why

POC run from cops even if they are innocent. This why so many POC shout “He is not my president.” This is why crime amongst POC is so high. This is why many POC can’t protest peacefully because it’s hard to stay peaceful when you are constantly surrounded by hate and violence, also known as racism.

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Institutional racism isn’t the only problem, another problem is that fact that most white Americans would like to forget about America’s sordid past, for example why are we still celebrating Christopher Columbus? This man had people killed, raped and enslaved. Another problem is white people seem to think POC would like an apology and while I don’t speak for all POC, I do believe that most POC would rather be understood than get an apology. We just want to be seen and heard. We NEED white people to understand what life is like to be a person of color in America.

Institutional racism and racism as a whole didn’t take a day to build, so it’s going to take time for us to fix it. Education, awareness and rectification/creation of laws will help us as a nation move forward. We will never become the great country we say we are, until everyone is equal and not against each other.

“We can disagree and still love each other, unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist.” – James Baldwin

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Changing the Game Off the Field by: Katie Nork, Assistant Print Editor

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Kyle, a junior at USF, struggled for many years to come out. He grew up in Streator, Ill. and felt that the community of Streator wouldn’t support him if he did. Kyle said that he knew he was gay in middle school, but he didn’t really start to think about telling people until his senior year of high school. During Kyle’s senior year, Michael Sam came out as gay. Sam was the first openly gay football player to have been drafted by the NFL. Kyle said that Sam’s coming out gave him the courage to continue playing football even though he was gay. Kyle said about Sam’s coming out, “Just seeing what was going on with him, to me, that gave me hope. That gave me inspiration. I’m not the only football player who’s this way.” Sam came out in 2014 and it wasn’t until May of 2016 that Kyle finally had the courage to tell his teammates and friends about his sexuality.

Kyle said that he had struggled for many years with anxiety and depression because of the secret he was hiding, but now he feels like a huge weight has been lifted off his shoulders.

He told me that he felt “boxed in” and also stated, “If I expressed myself, I would be judged a certain way and I couldn’t be the person I really wanted to be because people would stigmatize me because of who I was.”

Kyle said that he can finally be himself now.

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Kyle has played football since he was in preschool. When I asked him how football has affected his life, he said, “When you’re on a football team, you’re a family. You’re not on a sports team. You’re not part of a ‘team,’ you’re part of a family.” Kyle believes that football has taught him how to work with a team and how to be a hard-worker. He also said that it has taught him how to be a good leader and how to have a good attitude.

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It’s not easy to keep a secret from your family, your friends and your teammates. Especially when you don’t know how they will react to it. St. Francis student, Kyle Kurdziolek, was lucky enough to be surrounded by nothing but support when he chose to come out as gay last May. Making the decision to come out was especially tough for Kyle because he is a football player – and football previously wasn’t seen as a sport that supported homosexuality.

Now, that’s starting to change.

He said that he’s received nothing but support since he has come out. He stated that his family loves him for who he is and that he is blessed to have the family that he has. His teammates have been nothing but supportive of him, and have even said that he looks the happiest he has ever been since he has come out.

Kyle says that he is receiving a lot of messages of support through social media and through email and he has even become an inspiration to others. He was even featured on ABC7 Chicago news just a few weeks ago. He hopes to be an inspiration to those who may not be as accepted as he was.

Kyle is majoring in Criminal Justice with a concentration in cyber-crime and security. He wants to see where football can take him after graduation, but if football doesn’t work out, his back-up plan is to work in cyber security as a penetration tester (someone who launches attacks on computer systems to find security weaknesses that could potentially be hacked by an actual hacker, basically an ethical hacker).

Kyle said that he wants to move to the city because he loves the city lifestyle and the fastpaced action.

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Dunking Their Way to History

by: James Thorpe, Sports Editor

The St. Francis women’s basketball team clinched its second national tournament bid for the second year in a row on February 18 when the Saints completed an 82-54 win over Indiana University – South Bend. The women’s team also completed an undefeated regular season with an astonishing 29-0 record, with wins over the #3, #7, #13, #14, #16 and #23 ranked teams in the NAIA. The Lady Saints closest regular season win was a 78-69 overtime win against #15 Purdue University – Northwest in Hammond, Indiana.

The Lady Saints program wasn’t always competing for titles and national tournament berths. It was in 2011-2012 that the Lady Saints

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were led by an interim head coach after the departure of Coach Ryan Huan. The Lady Saints posted records of 17-13 (2011-2012), 14-17 (2012-2013; this was also the first year of Coach Samantha Quigley-Smith being in charge of the program), 8-23 (2013-2014) and 17-15 (2014-2015). It was in the 2015-2016 season that the Lady Saints emerged as one of the top teams in the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC) and NAIA when they finished the season with a 28-5 record and a #1 seed in the NAIA tournament.

This year, the Saints are 31-1 heading into the NAIA national tournament. They are returning to nationals this year looking to win the whole thing after being bounced early last year by Asbury.

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The Lady Saints have worked hard this season as they look to win an NAIA title, and their hard work has paid off in awards for Coach Samantha Quigley-Smith as well as for the players. Coach Samantha Quigley-Smith was awarded, for the second year running, the CCAC Coach of the Year. Senior Charnelle Reed was awarded a second straight All-CCAC First Team selection after having an outstanding season shooting 51.7% from the field and 77% from the charity stripe. She also tallied 116 assists so far in the 2016-2017 season. Senior Jordan Giddings was awarded the All-CCAC Second Team selection after averaging 11.7 points and 6.8 rebounds per game. Giddings was also awarded an Academic All-American by the College Sports Information Directors of America for her performance off the court and in the classroom. Juniors Christina Ekhomu (41.8% FG and 40.4% from behind the arc) and Kamari Jordan (43.1% FG and 40.9% from behind the arc) both received honorable mentions for their performances this season. The Lady Saints have also received significant defensive contributions from Angelica Osusky and Ivana Markovic.

Kaitlyn Aylward also gave quality minutes off the bench for the Lady Saints this season.

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The Lady Saints’ season came to a close as they fell in the national championship semifinals in Sioux City, Iowa. The team entered the NAIA D2 Women’s tournament with the overall number one seed and went an outstanding 31-1 during this stretch with their only loss coming in a hard fought conference tournament final against #3 and national finalist, St. Xavier.

Coach Samantha Quigley-Smith and the Lady Saints came into the national tournament prepared and were able to beat their opening round opponents, University of CaliforniaMerced, 87-83 in double-overtime. The Lady Saints took on Tabor College in the second round and won 69-53 before playing Eastern Oregon University in the quarterfinals. The Mountaineers gave the Lady Saints tough competition but our women were ultimately able to prevail 51-48. The Lady Saints’ season came to a close as they were unable to get past defending NAIA national champion Marian (Ind.) in the semifinals 64-56.

Throughout the season, our Lady Saints played extremely well and gave fans hope for next year… Who knows? Maybe next year holds a national championship title.

The Lady Saints national tournament recap can be found on gofightingsaints.com and usfencounter.stfrancis.edu.

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Athletic Profile Gabriella Demchenko

Gabriella Demchenko, Gabby, is a tennis player and nursing major here at the University of St. Francis. Gabby originally attended Farris State University in Big Rapids, Michigan. Unfortunately, the wait to get into the nursing program at Farris was just too long. Even with Gabby’s high GPA, she would have had to wait an extra two years to get in. So, Gabby said “sayonara” to FSU and “hello” to USF. Admittedly, Gabby almost ended up going to Lewis University, but St. Francis swooped in last minute and offered her a better scholarship.

Gabby began playing tennis when she was 10-years-old. She made varsity as a freshman at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire, Ill. She had to steal a senior’s spot to make the team. She made state two out of three of the years she played in high school. In her final year, Gabby traveled all over the Midwest playing tournaments for the United States Tennis Association (USTA).

The best part about tennis for Gabby is the competition. “Not just any competition, but good, tough competition. The better the player, the more fun it is to play them and the better I play.” She likes to watch her opponents warm up to determine what their strengths and weaknesses are to come up with a strategy to beat them.

Balancing nursing school and tennis is no easy task. Gabby’s dedication to tennis means less time with friends and more time traveling for her matches.

The key to playing tennis for Gabby is patience. Patience and playing smart rather than hard. “You can have the hardest strokes, but if you don’t play smart, you’ll lose,” according to Gabby. On the court, she is the puppeteer. She outsmarts her opponents by setting up the point how she wants it to be played. This allows her to know her opponents second shot before they even make it.

One of Gabby’s most memorable moments in tennis was when she had an incredible come back during a match. She started off losing 0-3 in the first set, and then won the next 12 games in a row to win the match 6-3, 6-0. That was a moment she will never forget. Gabby’s personal goal is to go all-out during her last season of tennis. She won’t be holding anything back.

After graduation, Gabby plans to pass the National Council Licensure Examination and work as a registered nurse for two years. She then plans to get her masters so she can become a nurse practitioner. She isn’t going to stop playing tennis though. “I’ll keep playing because it’s my sport,” she says. She would like to play for the USTA again, but in the women’s league this time. Gabby would like to one day have children to pass her tennis skills on to and would even like to eventually coach a university team.

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March 22 , 2017

by: Mat Tuck, Entertainment Editor

Sports

Women’s and Men’s Tennis

Anders Sandberg Anders Sandberg came to the University of St. Francis in the fall of 2013 all the way from Svedala, Sweden. Anders began playing tennis right after his eighth birthday. Anders attended Malmo Borgarskola high school, where he was ranked at an impressive #33 in Sweden. He is currently in his senior year studying political science and history.

fact that it’s not as hectic as playing for a bigger school where you have to play tennis full-time. He admits that it can be challenging when he has papers to write and tests to study for when he has a lot of matches scheduled. Still, he manages to practice a couple hours each week day and finds time to do homework in the evenings.

Anders was discovered when the USF tennis coach at that time found a video of him on YouTube. He admits that he didn’t know about USF before being contacted. He decided the chance to study 4,000 miles away from home was an opportunity he couldn’t pass up. Anders received a nice scholarship to attend USF and says that studying abroad was a once-in-a-lifetime offer that he would regret not taking.

Anders has a lot of great memories from playing tennis. Every once in while, he pulls off an amazing shot that he just has to talk to someone about afterwards. One of his strongest memories comes from when he was around 11-years-old when he accidentally cracked his eyebrow on his own racket.

This was a result of a bad ball bounce which had him swing his racket more narrowly than usual. But when all the pain had subsided, Anders came away with the victory.

According to Anders, “It’s quite a change to move to the US. The Chicago area has about the same population size as all of Sweden!” One of the biggest changes for him is the food.

American food is very different than the food you’d find in his hometown.

One of the main things that drew Anders to tennis in the first place was how fundamentally individual the sport is. Even though they play as a team here at St. Francis, Anders has always liked that the outcome of a match depends on his own skill. “It’s all down to me,” Anders said in his interview. “I win or lose my matches.” He and his teammates are hardworking and love to compete.

Going back to Sweden permanently isn’t really a part of Anders’ plan. He plans to study international law and wouldn’t mind going to Europe or staying in the U.S. to get the degree.

“I’d like to give a shout out to the Political Science and History faculty for always making classes and topics interesting to learn about,” Anders said in his final reflective thoughts. “I feel I’ve definitely grown a lot as a person and as a student thanks to USF.”

Keeping up with academics and tennis playing during the season hasn’t been too challenging for Anders. He enjoys the Photos courtesy of USF Athletics

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New Faces of the

Fighting Saints Family

Baseball Colin Airola #18

Zach Earls #20

o Hometown: Shorewood, Ill. o High School: Providence Catholic o Position: Infielder o Member of Celtic team to win back-to-back IHSA Class 4A state championships

o Hometown: Channahon, Ill. o High School: Minooka o Position: Catcher o Two-year letter winner o Four-year member of Minooka honor roll

Men’s Tennis Kyle Massaro #28

o Hometown: Romeoville, Ill. o High School: Romeoville o Position: Pitcher/Infielder o Three-year letter winner o All-Southwest Prairie Conference and MVP selection as sophomore

Miguel Rayos Del Sol

o Hometown: Romeoville, Ill. o High School: Romeoville o First to be a three-time state qualifier o Team MVP

Men’s Track & Field Akwasi Aikins

o Hometown: Joliet, Ill. o High School: Plainfield Central o USF 2017 National Qualifier in the Triple Jump o 2017 CCAC Indoor Championship Individual winner in the Triple Jump

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March 22 , 2017

Marcus Hayden

o Hometown: Minooka, Ill. o High School: Minooka o 2017 CCAC Indoor Championship Runner-up in the pole vault

Sports

by: Sara Michalowicz News Editor

Softball Paige Egan #11

o Hometown: Mt. Greenwood, Ill. o High School: Marist o Position: Outfielder o Illinois Softball Coaches Association Class 4A All-State Second-Team o All-East Suburban Catholic Conference First-Team Honors o Helped lead Marist to state championship in 2015

Julie Czerniakowski #27

o Hometown: Shorewood, Ill. o High School: Minooka o Position: Catcher/First Baseman o Lettered as a senior in 2016 oMember of Minooka High Honor roll and National Honors Society

Women’s Track & Field Kayla Garcia #33

Taylor Conroy

Stephanie Cruz

Bre Rodriguez

o Hometown: Chicago, Ill. o High School: Lane Tech o Position: First Baseman/Catcher o Helped Indians to three consecutive Chicago Public League championships o Earned Chicago Sun-Times Top100 accolades in 2014 and 2015

o Hometown: Plainfield, Ill. o High School: Plainfield South o Placed second in team of four in the 4x800-meter relay at the 2017 CCAC Indoor Championships

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o Hometown: Marengo, Ill. o High School: Marengo o Placed second in team of four in the 4x800-meter relay at the 2017 CCAC Indoor Championships

o Hometown: Dwight, Ill. o High School: Dwight o Placed second in team of four in the 4x800-meter relay at the 2017 CCAC Indoor Championships

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