November 2016

November 2, 2016

Campus Updates p. 4 Fall Travel Guide p. 21

Rock the Vote 2016 Your guide to the general election p. 22 - 31 Side by Side: PokĂŠmon Go Teams p. 32 - 33 Chicago Sports Predictions p. 38 -39

Editorial Board Hannah Tadey

Editor-in-Chief hannahtadey@stfrancis.edu

Kylie Mason

Assistant Online Editor kyliemason@stfrancis.edu

Katie Nork

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ROCK THE VOTE

Campus Updates........................................ 4

Know Your Candidates.............................24

MCAN..........................................................5

Third Party Candidates............................. 26

Alumni Spotlight........................................ 5

State and Local Candidates.......................28

New FAFSA Rules..................................... 7

Amendments.............................................. 29

NEWS Nobel Prize Winners................................. 8 World News................................................ 10

Voting 4-1-1................................................30 How the E.C. Works..................................31

COMMENTARY Side by Side: Pokemon Go Teams........... 32

ENTERTAINMENT

Video Game Review...................................34

Broadway in Chicago.................................12

Not-So-Medical Opinion.......................... 35

Wacky November Holidays......................14

Transfer Student Guide............................. 36

Music at Moser............................................15

Letters to Underclassmen......................... 37

Entertainment Reviews.............................16 Coming to Netflix......................................19 Fall Travel Guide........................................21

SPORTS Chicago Sports Predictions...................... 38

Assistant Print Editor PR Manager katherinenork@stfrancis.edu

Ashley Montgomery

Head Assistant Editor Photographer Entertainment Editor ashleymontgomery@stfrancis.edu

Sarah Schoenrock

Layout Director Commentary Editor sarahschoenrock@stfrancis.edu

Andrew Finein

News Editor andrewfinein@stfrancis.edu

Liz Venerable

Seasonal Editor elizabethvenerable@stfrancis.edu

Sara Michalowicz

Sports Editor saramichalowicz@stfrancis.edu

Ivan Flores

PR Specialist ivanflores@stfrancis.edu

Mat Tuck

PR Specialist mattuck@stfrancis.edu

Staff Writers Andrew McDilda Brandon Newberry

NAIA Nationals Relocation.................... 41

Christian Hoeger

Athletic Profile........................................... 42

Gracie Plese

Fall Wrap Up & Winter Start Up............ 44

Julie Kitzer

Clarice Swanson Jhane King Misael Tobias Nick Pillish Patti Raspolich

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Letter from the Editor Beloved Readers,

I can’t believe it’s already post-Fall Break! The leaves are falling, hot drinks are a necessity and waking up in the morning is getting more difficult each passing day.

Yup – it’s definitely fall.

You might be surprised to see that we aren’t doing a traditional “fall” issue this time around; this is one of the few changes (yet again) we’ve made to the Encounter this year. Rather than the repetitive “fall/winter/spring/summer activities/pins/ commentaries,” we’ve decided to do a featured section each issue. Now, I know that we’re all sick (both mentally and quite possibly physically) of this election, but let me remind you one final time: it is your duty to vote!

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If you haven’t already, learn about the two front-running candidates, but also learn about the third party presidential candidates, some state and local candidates and even some policies about Election Day (for example: did you know it’s illegal to take a selfie with your ballot in Illinois?). If you have a suggestion on a feature section you would like to see in the future, please do not hesitate to send me an email!

I would also like to thank those 100+ of you who stopped by the Encounter table in October and took our survey – it was tremendously helpful in providing us with critical feedback to make the Encounter better than ever before. I’m sure the Homecut donuts and coffee were worth it, though!

As usual, this is also my friendly reminder to check out the online Encounter, as we upload new content daily! Our final meetings of this semester (for our ~Christmas Issue~) will take place next week, but if you’re interested in writing feel free to stop

by S413C at any time! (Literally – we’re always up there.)

Now, what are you waiting for? Skip past my boring monologue and get reading!

Happy reading!

Hannah Tadey From the top: Hannah Tadey (Editor-in-Chief), Kylie Mason (Head Assistant Editor), Katie Nork (Assistant Print Editor, PR Manager), Ashley Montgomery (Head Assistant Editor, Photographer, Entertainment Editor), Sarah Schoenrock (Layout Director, Commentary Editor), Andrew Finein (News Editor), Liz Venerable (Feature Editor), Sara Michalowicz (Sports Editor), Ivan Flores (PR Specialist) and Mat Tuck (PR Specialist).

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Campus Updates Courtesy of SGA President Jeremy Grachan

General Updates • A fire pit was built beside the pavilion for student and club use.

• There is no longer a shuttle to Walmart or Inwood. If you need groceries or supplies, there is the CVS down the street or students can take a shuttle to St. Clare campus and utilize the grocery store and strip mall behind it.

use of smokeless tobacco or chewing tobacco in any classrooms. The use of smokeless or chewing tobacco is allowed in the designated smoking areas or residence hall rooms. o St. Clare is a smoke-free campus.

Parking Updates • Lot D and F are overnight parking.

• If you have any complaints (about faculty, employee, etc.) please use the student complaint form on your portal.

• Lot B++ (Corner of Rt. 30 and Douglas) is finishing up and will open soon.

• Bulletin boards are up at every campus. We will continue to add more at St. Clare, but please post fliers for your club’s events at all campuses!

Sustainability Updates • There are Waste Management signs above recycle and trash bins depicting what materials go into each can. Some of the recycle ..bins in Tower residence halls have been converted to trash cans due to student demand.

• Marketing is developing new Snapchat filters; we are hoping for them to be completed by the end of the semester.

Food Updates • Sodexo Food Services: Some of these changes have happened, others are in the process. We will continue to work with Sodexo to improve the campus dining: o Real tacos every two weeks o Breakfast sandwiches in the Café o Whole wheat bun options in the Pub o Specials started in the Pub o New sandwiches (and fixed swipe issue) at St. Clare Garden o Protein powder in the Snack Shop o Possible omelette day in the Café (once a month) o Meal swipes for lunch in the Bistro will start at 10:45 a.m. daily ......instead of 11 a.m., o “19 Block” students can use all of their four meals outside of ......the Café at either the Bistro or Pub, not two at the Pub and two ......at the Bistro.

• Recycle bins have clear bags. Trash cans have black bags. General guidelines: pizza boxes, to-go cups, Styrofoam, plastic bags, plastic #6 and anything with food or liquid in it are NOT recyclable. If the recycling is too contaminated, it will be thrown away. o Ask for Green Basketsa if you are dinning in the Bistro.

• SGA passed a Solidarity Stance to let students know that we, as SGA, are here to support them. The stance is as follows: The Student Government Association (SGA) of the University of St. Francis has taken an important stance for human rights. SGA stands in unity with everyone who has experienced discrimination such as police brutality and other forms of violent and non-violent discrimination. We believe that human rights are rights that people should have, without taking into consideration the color of the skin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, country of origin and citizenship.

Respect, Service, Compassion and Integrity are all core values at the University of St. Francis. With this being said, our Franciscan hearts • The tobacco policy on campus has officially changed in the value diversity and will stand with all of our brothers and sisters Student Handbook and will go into effect on January 1, 2017, who are facing racism and discrimination. Therefore, SGA stands as follows: with respect, integrity and compassion by accepting the students’ There will be no smoking, vaping or chewing in any building differences, and helping students who face such things in their life; on campus except in the designated smoking areas. There will be SGA stands with service because we will do anything in our power no tobacco products allowed within the boundaries of the entire to support our students who have experiences with discrimination.

St. Clare campus, including parking lots, outside of the buildings, SGA stands with the student body of the University of St. Francis as etc.. In addition, the University of St. Francis will not allow the we are a welcoming community for all.

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MCAN

MCAN is the alumni network for all Communication and Media Arts students.

This network is designed to help students and alumni to pursue their best path in our wide open field of Communications.

We will be offering networking events as well as fun times. The network meets 4 times a year.

Next meeting is Sat. Nov. 5th at 10:30 am. We will be meeting on the 4th Floor Tower. Coffee and donuts will be provided.

Alumni Spotlight:

Peter Resler, BA in Journalism Pete Resler is an accomplished writer, editor and business communications strategist and a recognized expert in unleashing the power of storytelling for brilliant communication.

As the founder and principal consultant of Eagle Peak Strategic Communications, Pete specializes in putting the power of your story to work for you and your organization. He honed his writing and editing skills over a decade as a reporter, columnist and leader of award-winning newsrooms in northern Illinois, including the Dixon Telegraph, Ogle County Newspapers and the Morris Daily Herald. He developed his business communications expertise as a leader with public utilities across the nation and international energy and technology firms headquartered in the San Francisco Bay area.

preserving and accentuating the author’s authentic voice.

In addition to his consulting work, Pete is a husband and father of two sons with special needs and the creator of Special Ops: Stories of Courage, Love and Service in a Special Needs World.

This blog melds Pete’s journalistic storytelling and his passion for his sons and others with disabilities and those who help them.

Pete graduated with a B.A. in Journalism from the College (now University) of St. Francis in Joliet, Illinois, serving as editor of the student newspaper, The Encounter, in 1985-86.

He is also an accomplished book editor and writing coach, helping authors of non-fiction and business books tell their stories and share their expertise with clarity and impact, always Photo credit: Ashley Montgomery Photo courtesy of ccreditedschoolsonline.org

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by: Andrew Finein, News Editor As many USF students are signing up for classes for the spring 2017 semester, it is also time to start on the FAFSA form for the 2017-2018 academic year. In years past, the application did not open until January 1. This year however, the form opened on October 1, and the USF priority filing deadline was November 1. The earlier dates are part of a U.S. Department of Education initiative called “Early FAFSA.” Along with the application opening three months earlier, the application will also be asking for 2015 tax and income information instead of 2016. This is to help reduce the number of errors entered into the form. “The Early FAFSA is expected to provide much more accurate information because students will be entering actual information instead of estimated information,” explained Bruce Foote, Executive Director of Financial Aid at the University of St. Francis.

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New FAFSA Rules as well as other information to the financial aid office. Foote cautions students however that “in most circumstances, we don’t re-evaluate if the change in income is not greater than five percent from the previous year.”

If a student has a question or needs help with their FAFSA application, they should contact the USF Financial Aid Services by stopping by Tower N320, calling (866) 890-8331 or emailing finaid@stfrancis.edu to set up an appointment.

The FAFSA filing window opening earlier also means the deadline for Illinois Monetary Award Program, also known as the MAP Grant, is expected to be moved up as well. “We can’t anticipate when [the deadline] will be, however we do know that application volume is up from last year,” Foote stated. “All Illinois undergraduate students should make every possible attempt to apply by November 1 to determine if they are eligible for the MAP grant.” The MAP grant provides up to $4,720 per year for qualified Illinois students who apply on time.

If the student’s parents had a major change in their income in 2016 compared to 2015, they can complete a request for review,

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The Nobel Prizes:

A History and Recent Recipients

by: Patti Raspolich, Staff Writer This year we celebrate the 109th Nobel Prize announcements, recognizing recipients for six different awards. The awards are in several different categories: physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature, peace and economic sciences. These awards are given to individuals who have made substantial advances for humanity during the past year.

The Nobel Prize, which is now viewed as the world’s most distinguished prize, was created in 1895 through the will of Alfred Nobel and signed before his death in 1896. In his will, Nobel left the vast majority of his immense wealth for a fund that was dedicated to those “who, during the preceding year, shall have conferred the greatest benefit to mankind.” Although the will established the fund for the prize winners, the family of Nobel opposed the creation and it was not until 1901 that the first award was received by a recipient.

Many believe that Nobel decided to donate his wealth to those who have helped to advance society because of his guilt for inventing fatal explosives that were eventually used in war. Nobel is credited with inventing and patenting the explosive dynamite that is now used for war and demolition, as he was an exceptional chemist who discovered a way to regulate the detonation of nitroglycerin. This is also how he acquired much of his wealth.

This year, the actual prize includes eight million Swedish Krona, or roughly $9 million U.S. Dollars, as well as a valuable 18-karat gold medal. The prize is awarded to people of all ages and backgrounds, and it can be given to more than one person for a specific category “if each of which is considered to merit a prize,” as stated in the will. The prize amount may not be divided between more than three people. If there is more than one recipient, they must split the award money but they each still receive a gold medal.

The awards are judged and governed by different organizations, depending on the category. For physics, chemistry and economic sciences, the Royal Swedish Academy of Science determines the winner for these awards. The physiology or medicine award is chosen by the Swedish Royal Caroline Medico-Surgical Institute.

The literature award is decided by the Swedish Academy while a committee elected by the Norwegian parliament determines the peace prize.

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Famous winners of the Nobel Prize in the past include Mother Teresa, Nelson Mandela, Albert Einstein, Martin Luther King Jr., Marie Curie, Dalai Lama, Ernest Hemingway, Barack Obama, Jane Addams, Woodrow Wilson, Jimmy Carter and various other brilliant individuals.

The awards are presented to the recipients annually on December 10 in Stockholm, Sweden, the hometown of Alfred Nobel. This year’s list includes the following recipients: • The Nobel Prize in Physics, David J. Thouless, F. Duncan M. Haldane and J. Michael Kosterlitz “for theoretical discoveries of topological phase transitions and topological phases of matter.”

• The Nobel Prize in Chemistry, JeanPierre Sauvage, Sir J. Fraser Stoddart and Bernard L. Feringa “for the design and synthesis of molecular machines.”

•The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, Yoshinori Ohsumi “for his discoveries of mechanisms for autophagy.”

•The Nobel Prize in Literature, Bob Dylan “for having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition.”

•The Nobel Peace Prize, Juan Manuel Santos “for his resolute efforts to bring the country’s more than 50-yearlong civil war to an end.”

•The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel, Oliver Hart and Bengt Holström “for their contributions to contact theory.”

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

US: North Korea to Give Up Nuclear Bomb is “Lost Cause” The U.S. policy of trying to persuade North Korea to give up its nuclear weapons “is probably a lost cause,” according to the Director of U.S. National Intelligence, James Clapper. Rather, the best the country could hope for is a cap on the country’s nuclear capability. However, the Obama Administration’s view is unchanged and continues to seek the “verifiable denuclearization” of the Korean peninsula. President Barack Obama has repeatedly stated that the United States will never accept North Korea as a nuclear-armed state. On the other hand, Director Clapper has made clear that he does not think that the policy was realistic. “I think the notion of getting the North Koreans to denuclearize is probably a lost cause.

They are not going to do that – that is their ticket to survival.”

Pyongyang has persisted with its missile and nuclear weapons programs, including a nuclear explosion on September 9 despite the strong international sanctions. Clapper also stated, “[The North Koreans] are under siege and they are very paranoid, so the notion of giving up their nuclear capability, whatever it is, is a non-starter with them. The best we could probably hope for is some sort of a cap, but they are not going to do that just because we ask them. There’s going to have to be some significant inducements.”

Philippine Leader Wants U.S. Troops Out

The president of the Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte, said last week that he wants American troops out of his country, hopefully within the next two years. This comes from his desire to majorly realign the country as well as its foreign and security policies. In an address to an audience of business representatives in Tokyo, Duterte stated, “I want to be friends with China.

I do not need the arms. I do not want missiles established in my country. I do not need to have the airports to host the bombers.” Though it is not the first time president Duterte has made this threat, officials are saying that his giving of a two-year timetable seems to be his “break-the-mold” message.

However, his administration has failed to follow through on previous pledges to remove a small contingent of U.S. counterterrorism troops from the southern island of Mindanao or to notify Washington of an end to military exercises, explained the Washington Post. The Philippines is one of the United States’ oldest allies in Asia and even hosted permanent U.S. military bases until 1992. It is also an important Pentagon counterweight to China, “whose expansion plans into the South China Sea have dismayed the Philippines and other nations,” says the Washington Post.

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NEWS

Microsoft Surface Studio PC Announced Microsoft’s Surface family has announced an expansion into the desktop world. Available this holiday season in limited quantities, the Microsoft Surface Studio PC will be on the market for $2,999.

Pre-orders began last week. “We totally believe that Surface changes the way you produce, the way you create, the way you learn,” said Panos Panay, the leader of Microsoft’s device team.

“The product I’m going to show you is all of that, but it’s one step further. It’s going to seem familiar, but it’s going to feel different.”

The Studio, touted as having the “world’s thinnest LCD monitor

ever built,” has a touchscreen display contained in an aluminum enclosure and measures 28 inches across. The display outputs 13.5 million pixels – 63% more than a 4K television. Perfect for photographers, videographers and designers, the Surface Studio supports expanded color output, referred to as “True Color.”

The display has a 3:2 aspect ratio with 192 pixels per inch (PPI).

To top it all off, the Studio’s hinge allows for the display to be adjusted to a 20-degree orientation that is convenient for drawing or marking up documents.

Vatican: No To Scattering Ashes, Keeping Ashes in Home Last Tuesday, the Vatican announced that Catholics may be cremated, but they should not have their ashes scattered or kept in urns at home. New guidelines from the Vatican’s doctrinal office explain that cremated remains should be kept in a “sacred place” such as a church cemetery. Ashes should not be divided up between family members, preserved in mementos, pieces of jewelry or other objects. Though the church has allowed cremation for decades, the guidelines make it clear that the Vatican is concerned that the practice often involves “erroneous ideas about death.” CNN explains that these ideas “run the gauntlet from deeply nihilistic to New Age-y, from the belief that death is the definitive end of life to the notion that our bodies fuse with nature or enter another cycle of rebirth.” In a sense, the Vatican’s new cremation guidelines aren’t actually focused on cremation, but on the increasingly secular notions about the afterlife and the trivialization of dead bodies and making the departed into mementos for the living instead of temples made in the image and likeness of God, explained CNN.

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Broadway in Chicago by: Ashley Montgomery, Head Assistant Editor

“The most profound theatrical experience in a generation.”

- Chicago Tribune

Hamilton

Playing at: The PrivateBank Theatre Dates: Now Playing “Hamilton: An American Musical” is a contemporary Broadway musical about the life of the Founding Father himself, his journey through the Revolutionary War and his role as the nation’s first Treasury Secretary. With music, lyrics and book written by LinManuel Miranda, this smash-hit show features an interesting mix of hip-hop, blues, jazz, R&B, rap and Broadway tunes. The show became successful almost instantly overnight. After selling-out at an Off-Broadway theatre in February 2015, the show went to Broadway and continued to sell-out night after night. The popular musical received 11 Tony Awards including Best Musical, a

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Grammy Award for Best Musical Theatre Album and the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. This success led “Hamilton” to the stages of Chicago, and a national tour of the production is set to start in March 2017. The Chicago Tribune has said of the show that it is, “The most profound theatrical experience in a generation.”

Stomp

This fun and outrageous show parodies the Emmy Awardwinning HBO series, “Game of Thrones.” It follows a fanboy named Graeme, who’s love for “Thrones” motivates him to recreate his favorite fantasy on stage. Jon Brittain, the writer of the show, noted, “‘Graeme of Thrones’ is a parody/ farce/show-within-a-show/loving-homage. It’s nice to be in a room where being an anally retentive fanboy is actually a good thing!” According to Playbill, the musical was written by some of the UK’s top comedy writers and had sold-out shows in both London and Australia before making its way overseas to Broadway in Chicago. The advertising for the musical jokes, “See it before the inevitable lawsuit,” as this is an unauthorized parody.

The eight-member percussion troupe that is ‘Stomp’ uses everything but traditional instruments to create incredible rhythms. The group has won “armfuls of awards” according to Broadway in Chicago, and has performed internationally.

Broadway in Chicago noted, “Year after year, audiences worldwide keep coming back for more of this pulse-pounding electrifying show.” The group promised that the new tour will feature two new musical numbers, so buy your tickets now and start “stomping” your way over to the Broadway Playhouse!

Playing at: Broadway Playhouse Dates: November 1, 2016 – November 13, 2016

Annie

Playing at: Cadillac Palace Theatre Dates: November 9, 2016 – November 13, 2016 It’s not “the hard-knock life” anymore for Chicagoans who love “Annie” as the award-winning musical revival returns. It was announced back in September that the show would be stopping in Chicago during its national U.S. tour for a “limited one-week engagement.” Fans will not be disappointed with the musical as it goes back to the roots of the original Tony Award-winning production of “Annie” that debuted in 1977.

You’ll be sure to catch a curly-haired redhead, a slightly-scary Miss Hannigan and the familiar Daddy Warbucks character in the show. “Broadway World” commented about the show, “This production of ‘Annie’ is a brand new physical incarnation of the iconic Tony Award-winning original.”

A Charlie Brown Christmas Playing at: Broadway Playhouse Dates: November 11, 2016 – January 8, 2017

The holiday season welcomes everyone’s favorite Peanuts to Chicago! The show is based on the 1965 animated special, “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” and follows the Peanuts gang as they rediscover the true meaning of Christmas. The Chicago Tribune commented that the show, “aims for the sweet spot between feeding adult nostalgia and satisfying a new generation of tykes.” This family-friendly production will leave you wanting more and even features a sing-along/ dance-along at the end as the characters move through the audience.

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Playing at: Broadway Playhouse Dates: November 16, 2016 – January 8, 2017

Finding Neverland

Playing at: Cadillac Palace Theatre Dates: November 22, 2016 – December 4, 2016 This heart-warming show will make a stop in Chicago for a short period of time on its national tour. Playbill summarized the show by saying, “[It] follows the relationship between playwright J.M. Barrie and the family that inspired ‘Peter Pan, or The Boy Who Wouldn’t Grow Up’ – one of the most beloved stories of all time.” The show will not disappoint as the production team is made up of Grammy, Emmy, Tony, Olivier and Academy Award-winning members. Vogue Magazine praised the show in its review, saying, “It’s a mustsee you’ll remember for years to come!”

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Graeme of Thrones

The Phantom of the Opera Playing at: Cadillac Palace Theatre Dates: December 14, 2016 – January 8, 2017

A new production of Andrew Lloyd Weber’s original 1986 musical is making its highly-anticipated return. With a new set design, new choreography and staging, this version will not disappoint. Broadway in Chicago commented, “The production, overseen by Matthew Bourne and Cameron Mackintosh, boasts many exciting special effects including the show’s legendary chandelier.” The show also features a cast and orchestra of 52 people, making it one of the biggest “Phantom” productions in history. “Phantom of the Opera” has a total Broadway gross of $845 million and is “the most financially successful entertainment to date.”

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Wacky November National Days

by: Nick Pillish, Staff Writer

November 2016

November 3: National Men Make Dinner Day November 6: National Zero Tasking Day November 7: National Drink Merlot Day November 8: National Tongue-Twister Day November 10: National Vanilla Cupcake Day November 13: National Sadie Hawkins Day

November 14: International Girls Day, International Selfie Day (Selfie with the girls?)

November 18: National Apple Cider Day November 23: National Espresso Day November 29: National Square Dancing Day November 30: National Stay-Home-Because-You’re-Well Day

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by: Clarice Swanson, Staff Writer

Student Recital II

As the fall season enters full swing, why not come out and support USF by attending some of the fall concert events put on by the Music at Moser concert series! With so many different options, there’s an event for everyone to enjoy:

Thursday, Dec. 1 at 7:30 p.m. | Sexton Auditorium | Free Admission

Junior Recital – Chloe Miller, Viola

12th Annual Holiday Concert with the Joliet Symphony Orchestra at USF

Friday, Nov. 4 at 7:30 p.m. | Sexton Auditorium | Free Admission

Senior Recital – Kaleigh Jerkatis, Piano

Sunday, Nov. 13 at 5 p.m. | Sexton Auditorium | Free Admission

Vocal Jazz Ensemble featuring the USF Swingin’ Saints

Friday, Nov. 18 at 7:30 p.m. | San Damiano Hall (Motherhouse) | Tickets Required: Adults-$10, Seniors (65+), Alumni, and NonUSF Students: $7, Staff and USF Students w/ ID: Free

Saturday, Dec. 3 at 3 p.m. & Sunday, Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. | Sexton Auditorium | Tickets Required: Adults-$10, Seniors (65+), Alumni, and Non-USF Students: $7, Staff and USF Students w/ ID: Free

Christmas at the Motherhouse: 25 Years of Choral Music

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Music at Moser Friday, Dec. 9 & Saturday, Dec. 10 at 7:30 p.m. | St. Joseph Chapel (Motherhouse) | Tickets Required: Adults-$10, Seniors (65+), Alumni, and Non-USF Students: $7, Staff and USF Students w/ ID: Free

Student Recital I

Tuesday, Nov. 22 at 7:30 p.m. | Sexton Auditorium | Free Admission

Photo credit: Ashley Montgomery

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Entertainment

Reviews: by: Christian Hoeger, Staff Writer

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Deepwater Horizon Peter Berg, known for movies like “Friday Night Lights,” “Lone Survivor” and “Hancock,” is one of the better directors at using a short amount of time to make the viewer care about a character – especially in an ensemble movie like “Friday Night Lights” with many players to follow and care about.

He continues this with “Deepwater Horizon,” though Mark Wahlberg steals the show in the lead, you find yourself caring about every minor character – even the ones with a lesser amounts of screen time. Wahlberg is probably underrated overall and shows off his ability to play a “serious” action hero with his signature charm intact. This movie was a pleasantly surprising thriller that paid enormous respect to the subject matter and true events.

Magnificent Seven Take the idea of a classic western film and add more explosions and action. That was Antione Fuqua’s plan with the reboot of this beloved classic. The cast as a whole makes the movie thoroughly enjoyable and, though over-the-top and a little against the traditional genre, the action does not disappoint.

Chris Pratt deserves a role in every movie at this point.

The Girl On the Train Gone Girl-“lite”. It is an engaging thriller with all the intrigue, sex and mystery of any modern thriller of this type. It draws the obvious comparisons to “Gone Girl” with it being based on a book and containing strong female leads, but that doesn’t make it unoriginal or bad by any means.

MUsic Lewis Del Mar: “Lewis Del Mar” Track Highlights: “Loud(y),” “Malt Liquor” and “Such Small Scenes” The album starts off with a bang and never stops.

Lewis Del Mar’s self-titled album is one of my favorites of the year for one main reason: versatility. The sound of the album can be simplified down to an almost post-apocalyptic folk rock. The smooth sing-alongs of alternative folk rock meet urban drum machines and electronic distortion that take the music in interesting directions. They show off their versatility, however, when some late 90’s Sublime-esque rap-rock roots get thrown in later in the album. This album shocks and surprises, but never disappoints.

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Movies

Bon Iver: “22, A Million” Track Highlights: “33 ‘GOD’” and “22 (OVER SOON)” Speaking of electronic distortion, Bon Iver (Justin Vernon) is credited by many critics as one of the first artists to really push the boundaries of modern technology and the distortion it can create. He fully embraces this distinction with this album, for better or worse.

Francis and the Lights: “Farewell, Starlite!” Track Highlights: “See Her Out (That’s Just Life),” “I Want You to Shake” and “Friends” Francis came to prominence this year after being heavily featured on Chance the Rapper’s “Coloring Book.” Chance described him as the closest thing we have left to Prince. Listen and judge for yourself.

Danny Brown: “Atrocity Exhibition” Track Highlights: “Really Doe” and “Lost” It’s hard to define Danny Brown. Technically his music is hip-hop, but with his creativity and alternative style, it becomes so much more.

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Original Premiere Dates by: Gracie Plese, Staff Writer & Ashley Montgomery, Head Assistant Editor November brings more exciting things than just Thanksgiving. It means another month of brand-new shows and movies streaming on Netflix! There are so many new additions the platform has to offer this month, but here are the premiere dates for the muchanticipated releases of all the new Netflix originals that are sure to keep you binge-watching for days.

Available November 4 • The Crown, • Dana Carvey: Straight White Male, 60 • The Ivory Game • World of Winx

Available November 9 • Danger Mouse Available November 11 • All Hail King Julien, • Case • Estocolmo • Roman Empire: Reign of Blood • Tales by Light • True Memoirs of an International Assassin

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COMING SOON...

Available November 17 • Lovesick, • Paranoid

Available November 18 • Beat Bugs, season 2 • Colin Quinn: The New York Story • Divines

Available November 22 • Mercy Available November 25 • 3% • Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life • Michael Che Matters

November is scheduled to be a really relaxing month for sure.

“No Shave November” is now going to be “No Nap November” when I am up all day and night indulging in these new releases.

Go forth and get streaming! *For a more complete list of what’s coming and leaving Netflix for the month of November, visit usfencounter.stfrancis.edu

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The Most Beautiful Towns in America by: Ashley Montgomery, Head Assistant Editor

O beautiful, for spacious skies, for amber waves of grain… Forget about Italy and Paris, some of the most beautiful places in the world reside right here in America! Fall is the perfect time of year to discover new locations and gain a greater appreciation for this awesome world we live in. Even if you can’t take the time off to get out and explore, these destinations are at least worth a daydream and a Google search.

Aspen, Colorado

The Ozarks, Missouri

Visit Missouri’s largest state park to experience nearly 47,000 square feet of glorious mountains and pure autumnal bliss.

The forests turn beautiful shades of deep reds in the fall, which you can enjoy by hiking, horseback riding at the state park, on a dinner cruise down the river or even by surrounding yourself in the foliage at one of Missouri’s many wineries.

This coveted winter-destination is more than just a ski-resort; it’s a beautiful display of mountainous terrain in the fall. The town is literally named after a tree, so it can’t be anything less than gorgeous when it comes time for the leaves to start changing. Aspen leaves are green for the majority of the year but turn a beautiful golden shade in autumn.

What better place to view them than in their namesake town?

Great Smoky Mountains, North Carolina & Tennessee

Acadia National Park, Maine

This destination is luckily a bit closer to home and does not disappoint in its fall beauty or plethora of fun, local activities. The town boasts over 300 miles of shoreline, thousands of acres of orchards, five state parks and 11 historic lighthouses to explore.

Maine’s one and only national park consists of a variety of diverse native species and stunning coastal views. The National Park Service’s website even says, “People have been drawn to the rugged coast of Maine throughout all of history.” The 47,000-acre park features a rocky coastline, mountains, forests, ponds and marshlands. If you’re lucky, you can even spot whales off in the distance!

Boston Common, Massachusetts

Located in the heart of Boston, this park is the oldest city-park in the entire United States.

Its charming, old-timey feel will get you in the holiday spirit and allow you to take in all the beauty surrounding the cobblestone and brick paths in the fall.

Upper Peninsula, Michigan

Advertised as “Seven million acres and a kaleidoscope of color” by uptravel.com, the UP is a fall destination at the top of most people’s lists. The forests and reflections in its surrounding waters display breathtaking views of a rainbow of trees. And if the changing leaves weren’t enough, the UP is also home to over 300 waterfalls.

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Fall Travel Guide:

With over nine million visitors per year, the Great Smoky Mountains is the most-visited national park in the entire country. Its stunning foliage stretches over 800 miles of roads and scenic hiking trails and is comprised of over 100 species of native trees.

Door County, Wisconsin

Stowe, Vermont

People have been traveling to Stowe for over one hundred years to view the gorgeous mountains and indulge in the warmth of the changing fall colors. The town is not only known for its many ski resorts, but also for its unique ways to experience the fall foliage such as kayaking, boat tours, gondola rides, carriage riding and zip-lining.

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Shenandoah National Park, Virginia

This long and narrow park is known for the scenic “Skyline Drive,” a 105-mile-long public road that runs through the park. You’ll have plenty of time to stop and smell the roses (or falling leaves) as the speed limit is just 35 miles-per-hour and the road is sprinkled with 75 overlooks for you to take in the beautiful views.

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Your Guide to the General Election

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Encounter-Pedia:

Know Your Presidential Candidates by: Hannah Tadey, Editor-in-Chief

Donald Trump

Career

Donald John Trump (born June 14, 1946) is the Republican Party nominee for the 45th presidential race. Trump is an American businessman, television producer and author along with the chairman and president of The Trump Organization.

The Trump Organization (formally Elizabeth Trump & Son) is an American-owned international conglomerate based in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. Donald Trump serves as chairman and president and his three eldest children – Donald Jr., Ivanka and Eric – service as executive vice presidents.

The organization holds approximately 500 business entities. In 2015, it was estimated that Trump’s real estate holdings were worth approximately $3.5 billion. In the same year, Trump earned $71 million from condo sales and collected $41.9 million from rental income.

Running Mate Michael “Mike” Richard Pence (born June 7, 1959) is currently serving as the governor of Indiana. He was born in Columbus, Indiana and graduated from Hanover College. He obtained his law degree from the McKinney School of Law and soon opened his own private practice. Pence also had his own radio talk show called “The Mike Pence Show” and considered himself “Rush Limbaugh on decaf.”

As the 50th governor of Indiana, Pence has successfully advocated the largest tax cut in Indiana’s history. He has also pushed for more funding for education and continues to grow the state’s budget surplus. Pence faced backlash in 2015 for signing the Religious Freedom Restoration Act into law.

Background & Education Trump was born in Jamaica Estates, Queens, a New York City neighborhood. He is of European (specifically German and Scottish) ancestry. Born a first-generation American, Trump takes pride in his ancestry and served as grand marshal of the 1999 German-American Steuben Parade in New York City.

Donald Trump attended the Kew-Forest School until the age of 13, but due to behavioral problems, he left and was enrolled in the New York Military Academy (NYMA). Here, he finished middle school and high school. In 1964, Trump attended Fordham University for two years then transferred to the Wharton School of Finance and Commerce at the University of Pennsylvania. In May of 1968, Trump graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Economics and continued to work his way up the family’s company, Elizabeth Trump & Son. Trump was not drafted during the Vietnam War.

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Career

Hillary Diane Rodham Clinton (born October 26, 1947) is the Democratic Party nominee for the 45th presidential race. Clinton is an American politician and was also the 67th United States Secretary of State, a United States Senator and a former first lady of the United States.

Clinton began a year of post-graduate study at the Yale Child Study Center. Her first scholarly article “Children Under the Law” was published in the Harvard Educational Review and became a frequently cited source in the field. In 1974 she was a member of the impeachment inquiry staff for the Watergate Scandal. After failing the D.C. bar exam but passing the Arkansas bar, Clinton followed then-boyfriend, Bill Clinton, to his home state and became one of the two female faculty members at the School of Law at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville.

Through her many jobs, Clinton remained passionate about children’s law and family policy. She cofounded Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families in 1977. She became the first lady of Arkansas in 1979 for twelve years (1979-81, 1983-92).

Years and many jobs later, Hillary Clinton became the first lady of the United States (1993). She was the first first lady to earn a postgraduate degree; she was heavily involved during her husband’s time in office.

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Hillary Clinton

Clinton decided to run in the 2000 Senate election and she succeeded. She served on five committees her first term and was involved in the recovery of 9/11. She then served a second term in the Senate before announcing that she would run for president in 2008.

Though she did not win the race, Clinton did get a promotion: Secretary of State. She focused her work on foreign policy.

Running Mate

Background and Education Hillary Clinton was born in Chicago, Illinois and was a favorite student in her public schools. She participated in many sports and even wrote to NASA asking how to become an astronaut. In high school, Clinton participated in student council, the school newspaper and was in the National Honor Society. She graduated in the top 5% of her 1965 graduating class.

Timothy “Tim” Michael Kaine (born February 26, 1958) is a United States Senator from Virginia. He was born in St. Paul, Minnesota and graduated from the University of Missouri. He then went on to Harvard Law School in 1979. Kaine paused his graduate work for nine months to work in Honduras and help Jesuit missionaries.

After finishing his degree, Kaine served as a law clerk to Judge R. Lanier Anderson III of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. Kaine then moved to a law firm and even became an adjunct professor of legal ethics at the University of Richmond School of Law.

Clinton jumped into politics at the age of 13 when she noticed evidence of electoral fraud in the 1960 presidential race election.

She volunteered to campaign for Barry Goldwater in 1964. In 1965, Clinton enrolled at Wellesley College and majored in political science. She was heavily involved in extracurricular activities and served as president of the Wellesley Young Republicans. Later in college, she was elected president of the Wellesley College Government Association and organized a two-day student strike after the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. After graduating with her BA in political science, Clinton attended Yale Law School.

There, she served on the editorial board of the Yale Review of Law and Social Action.

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Know Your Options:

by: Julie Kitzer, Staff Writer

Third Party Candidates For the last 160 years, a Republican or a Democrat has been president of the United States. Since Miller Figmore stepped down as the last Whig president in 1850, no third party has ever come close to governing the United States. So, does a third party candidate really have a chance of winning this election? Well, according to polling from the Wall Street Journal and NBC News, they show that in fact, 47% of Americans would consider a third party candidate in light of the 2016 election.

Winning the presidency isn’t just about support; it’s about working within election rules. There are some factors in the American voting system that are unfavorable to third party candidates and these factors are often the reason these candidates are pushed out of the race. One major obstacle is that Democrats and Republicans are automatically listed on the ballot in all states, while third party candidates need thousands of signatures to appear on the ballot. Furthermore, third party candidates must get at least 5% of the vote in a general election in order to receive federal funding the following election cycle, which hasn’t happened in over 20 years.

The main reason third party candidates usually have no shot at the Presidency is because of “first-past-the-post” voting, which is how the U.S. elects candidates. The president is elected from a set list of people on a ballot, and whoever receives the most votes wins.

However, according to a political principle called “Duverger’s Law,” this system consistently leads to a two party system. This is because by casting only one vote for one winner, backing a candidate who might lose would be throwing away your vote, and third party candidates threaten to take away support from the other two parties. Instead of voting for a third party candidate, people often vote against the candidate they dislike most, thus ensuring two parties stay in power.

Despite popular support, as long as those rules favor a two party system, chances are there will not be a viable third party candidate for a long time. Yet, that doesn’t mean they don’t matter in the current election! If you want to keep up on election news, visit the online Encounter at usfencounter.stfrancis.edu!

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Gary Johnson – Libertarian

Jill Stein – Green Party

FOR:

FOR:

• Women’s right to choose abortion • Balancing the budget by cutting entitlements AND defense • Strongly believes in separation of church and state •Same sex marriage and spoke against discrimination of the LGBT community • Avoiding foreign entanglements • A portion of social security should be privatized • Legalization of marijuana • Regarding veterans, Johnson says, “As President, I will ensure that promises made to veterans are kept.”

• Cutting 20% of military bases in U.S. and abroad in addition to a 43% reduction in military spending • Keeping guns away from mentally ill and potential terrorists • Gun ownership rights and believes carrying guns reduces crime and mass shootings

AGAINST:

• Requiring insurers to provide birth control • Federal funding for stem cell research • Raising the federal minimum wage and would like to eliminate all federal wage standards • Random deportations

• Women’s right to choose abortion • Offering abortion services free to women at the poverty level as well as making the “morning after” pill easily accessible to women • Federal funding of embryonic stem cell research • Reducing military spending and downsizing the military overall • Ending the patriot act • Religious neutrality and separation of church and state • Raising the minimum wage and making it a livable wage • Believes undocumented immigrants are a critical component of the economy and wants to end fear mongering for law abiding immigrants • Protecting LGBT community from discrimination • Avoiding foreign entanglements • Believes we need to go back to the drawing board on America’s relationship to the Middle East • Ending foreign aid to countries with human rights abuses • Legalization of marijuana • More local gun regulations as well as more background checks for gun ownership

AGAINST:

• Privatization of social security • Guns in the home

Illinois allows for same-day voter registration, so get to your local polling place and vote! Your vote matters more than ever this year!

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State and Local Candidates Running for Office

by: Misael Tobias, Staff Writer

U.S. Senate

Tammy Duckworth: Democratic Party U.S Representative for Illinois’ 8th Congressional District since 2013 Mark Steven Kirk: Republican Party Junior United States Senator from Illinois and previous member of the House of Representatives Kenton McMillen: Libertarian Party Worked over 30 years in the legal field Scott Summers: Green Party Board member of the Illinois Guardianship Association, granted National Certified Guardian by the Center for Guardianship Certification

Senate

49th District Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant: Democratic Party Currently in the 49th Senate District seat since November 2012 Michelle Smith: Republican Party Leader in her community in Plainfield, Illinois. Served on school board for seven years and as school board president for two years

State Representative

98th District Natalie A. Manley: Democratic Party Current member of the House of Representatives, representing the 98th district since 2013

Comptroller

Susana Mendoza: Democratic Party City Clerk of Chicago, sworn in for her second term in May 2015 Leslie Geissler Munger: Republican Party American politician and business executive sworn in as Illinois Comptroller in 2015

Tammy Duckworth

Mark Steven Kirk

Susana Mendoza

Leslie Geissler Munger

Bill Foster

Michelle Smith

Claire Ball: Libertarian Party Homeowner with a Masters in Accounting Tim Curtin Green Party Only candidate running for Comptroller that is a progressive and independent

Representative in Congress

District 11 Bill Foster: Democratic Party Physicist, businessman, and current U.S Representative for Illinois’ 11th congressional district since 2012 Tonia Khouri: Republican Party Small business owner and public servant. Main focuses are national security, economic growth and lifting the poor up from poverty

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Did You Know:

Amendment on the 2016 Ballot

by: Katie Nork, Senior Assistant Editor (Print), PR Manager

We all know by now that the big decision of 2016 is Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump for the upcoming general election, but the President isn’t the only thing you will be voting for. The Illinois Transportation Taxes and Fees Lockbox Amendment will also appear on the ballot on November 8.

The Illinois Secretary of State gave the official ballot summary, “The proposed amendment adds a new Section to the Revenue Article of the Illinois Constitution that provides revenue generated from transportation related taxes and fees (referred to as “transportation funds”) shall be used exclusively for transportation related purposes. Transportation related taxes and fees include motor fuel taxes, vehicle registration fees, and other taxes and user fees dedicated to public highways, roads, streets, bridges, mass transit (buses and rail), ports or airports.”

Vote “YES:”

If you vote “yes” to this amendment, it means that you want all transportation-related revenue to be put towards only transportation related projects. You are voting “yes” for all taxes from fuel, vehicle registration and other transportation taxes to be used for things like building roads and improving infrastructure.

Supporters of this amendment: ▪ Rep. Brandon Phelps (D-118) ▪ Rep. Thomas Bennett (R-106) ▪ Sen. Gary Forby (D-59) ▪ Sen. Bill Haine (D-56)

Opponents of this amendment: ▪ Rep. Barbara Flynn Currie (D-25) ▪ Rep. Laura Fine (D-17) ▪ Rep. Elaine Nekritz (D-57) ▪ Rep. Pamela Reaves-Harris (D-10)

Vote “NO:”

If you vote “no” to this amendment, it means that you do not want transportation-related revenue to be strictly used for transportation related projects and it could be used for any other state projects.

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Voting 4-1-1

by: Liz Venerable, Feature Editor

Many college students have never voted in a presidential election before so voting for the first time can be intimidating, but don’t worry – below you will find the answers to all your first-time voting questions. Remember that on Election Day (November 8), the polls are open from 6a.m. until 7p.m. and Illinois allows for same-day voter registration.

Absentee ballots must either be returned in person by the time of close of the polls by the voter or any person authorized by the voter, or be postmarked no later than 11:59 p.m. on the night prior to the election and received within 14 days of Election Day.

Where do I go to register?

Out-of-state students who are considering voting absentee in their home state outside of Illinois should first determine absentee requirements for their state. Some states do not allow voting by mail for first-time voters. Also, some states require copies of identification to be mailed with an absentee ballot.

What do I need to register?

In Person: Once you have registered to vote, you should receive a voter registration card in the mail that tells you where your polling place is.

If you do not know where your polling place is, visit elections.il.gov/ InfoForVoters.aspx.

Same-day voter registration is legal in Illinois, so bring several forms of ID to the Will County Clerk’s Office (or the clerk’s office of your county) on voting day.

The Illinois voter registration form asks for your Illinois driver’s license or ID number, or the last four digits of your Social Security Number. Failure to provide this information could lead to you having to show additional identification when you vote. Two forms of identification with at least one showing your current residence address are needed when you register in-person.

Forms of ID can include: driver’s license, social security card, public aid identification card, utility bill, employee or student ID, lease or contract for a residence, credit card or a civic, union or professional association membership card.

Should I register with my school address or permanent address?

Students have a choice in which address they register with.

School address: Students attending college in Illinois may register with their school address if you plan to return after temporary absences like summer break, but do not have to plan to reside at that address permanently.

Permanent address: Students may choose to register or remain registered at a permanent address in Illinois or outside the state. In this case, students may need to vote by absentee ballot.

However, please note: you may only be registered to vote in one location.

How do I vote?

By Mail (for early voting): Any voter can vote absentee. No excuse is needed. Illinois does not require voters to show up in person the first time they vote in the state or in a new county.

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Will voting in Illinois affect my federal financial aid?

Where you register to vote will not affect federal financial aid such as Pell Grants and Perkins or Stafford loans or your dependency status regarding FAFSA.

Will registering to vote in Illinois affect my driver’s license or car registration?

Registering to vote makes you a resident under Illinois law and may require you to transfer your driver’s license or car registration in state. For more information, you may wish to contact the Illinois Department of Motor Vehicles.

Will registering to vote in Illinois prevent my parents from claiming me as a dependent on their taxes?

No. Students are often told that registering to vote in a different state from their parents will make them lose their dependency status. This is not true. Where you register to vote will have no effect on your parents’ taxes.

Voter registration forms, polling place locations and more information can be found at elections.il.gov/InfoForVoters.aspx.

The Electoral College Every four years, millions of U.S. citizens cast a vote for the next president and vice president. Their votes are counted and a winner is declared… unless the majority of Electoral College members vote for another candidate.

The Electoral College was put in place to ensure a nationwide system of fairness. When you cast your vote for president, you also vote for an oftenunnamed elector who will cast a ballot in a separate election that ultimately will choose the president. For example, in the 2000 U.S. presidential election, more Americans voted for Al Gore, but George Bush actually won the presidency because he was awarded the majority of Electoral College votes.

by: Liz Venerable, Feature Editor

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Myth Busted:

Two things changed American politics forever. First, the U.S. Constitution was drafted. Second, a system described in Article II, section 1 of the Constitution, the Electoral College, was created as a compromise for the presidential election process.

At the time, many politicians believed a purely popular election was too reckless and would give too much voting power to highly populated areas.

The system worked as expected until the 1800 election, when presidential nominees Aaron Burr and Thomas Jefferson each received the same number of electoral votes. The House of Representatives broke the tie but the election resulted in the Constitution’s 12th Amendment, which is the electoral voting process we see today. Below you will find a chart explaining the Electoral College as stated in the Constitution’s 12th Amendment. Despite the electoral voting process, you should always vote. It is a right many of our ancestors have fought for, from women’s suffrage in the early 1900s, to civil rights in the 1960s.

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Side by Side:

Valor.

Mystic.

Instinct.

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When a Pokémon trains hard and strives to improve, it grows stronger. Pokémon can even become stronger than their evolved form with training. Ash’s Pikachu is a prime example of this. In the show, Pikachu is able to defeat Raichu, Pikachu’s evolved form, at the Vermillion Gym. This was because the Raichu at the gym was evolved early in its life. Pikachu, through his training with

#TEAMMYstic by: Andrew McDilda, Staff Writer

#TEAMINSTINCT by: Mat Tuck, PR Specialist

Ash, was able to grow stronger and learn moves that Raichu did not as a result of early evolution. Through the hard work of training and growing stronger, Pikachu was able to defeat Raichu.

Power is found within strength. To grow strong, you train hard. “To catch them is your real test. To train them is your cause.”

This is why you must “travel across the land, searching far and wide” as Team Valor.

So you’re considering changing your team, huh? Good choice. While Team Valor claims its strength and Team Instinct claims its intellect, Team Mystic is sort of a cool middle ground (Get it? Articuno…

Cool… Never mind).

Pokémon! Our team leader, Blanche, even says, “The wisdom of Pokémon is immeasurably deep. We’re researching why it is that they evolve. Our team? With our calm analysis of every situation, we can’t lose!”

What we lack in skull-crushing power, we make up for in team loyalty and humor. One of my favorite things to do as a member of Team Mystic is to wipe Valor or Instinct members out of my local gym and replace their leader with my level 10 Weedle. If you are considering changing teams from Valor or Instinct, Mystic is your best bet.

Definitely. Are you a nursing or science major? If so, Team Mystic should quench your poké-thirst. We are literally the team that is devoted to the scientific study of

Still not convinced? Let’s talk about team spirit. As of a poll back in August, 43% of Pokémon Go players that are active on social media belong to Team Mystic, making us the most loyal and spirited team of the three! It seems as even though Team Valor has all of the brute strength in the poké-world, Team Mystic has the friendly, fun and spirited players that are just looking for a good time.

Why is Team Instinct the best team to join in Pokémon Go? It’s no secret that Team Instinct is the smallest of the three teams in the game; only about 25% of Pokémon Go players are on it. It may sound counterintuitive, but having fewer people on your team can actually be a really good thing for Pokémon Go players. How is that? Well, having less people on your team means you can gain experience from gyms more frequently.

The main goal of Pokémon Go is to level up your account. The higher your account level is, the higher level Pokémon you can find in the wild. The only way to gain levels in Pokémon Go is to gain experience. You can gain experience by catching Pokémon,

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#TEAMValor

by: Sarah Schoenrock, Layout Director

A Pokémon’s true, natural power stems from the strength within. By training and working hard, a trainer and their Pokémon will grow stronger together – an essential core belief that makes Team Valor the superior team.

swiping poké-stops, hatching eggs, evolving Pokémon and fighting gyms. You gain way more experience from attacking enemy gyms than you do from training your team’s gym. Instinct players get to attack gyms far more frequently because they are on the least popular team.

You gain more experience attacking gyms every day than by just holding the gyms for a long time. And even if you want to hold gyms for long periods of time, having less people on Instinct shouldn’t stop you.

It only takes six to ten people to have a good hold on a gym. Even though Team Instinct is the smallest team, finding a few other Instinct players to help you take and hold a gym is very possible.

Don’t forget to check out our step-by-step guide online for changing your Pokemon Go team!

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500 Words

(or less) Video Game Review by: Kylie Mason Senior Assistant Editor (Online)

"Overwatch" Before anyone says anything, I KNOW, I’m late to the excitement that is “Overwatch,” which came out in May of this year. “Overwatch” is a team-based multiplayer first person shooter (FPS) that was created and published by Blizzard Entertainment. For those of you that don’t know me, FPS are not exactly my video “game of choice.” As stated in my last review, JRPG/RPGs are my perfect cup of tea. However, after reading the reviews and having our Layout Director, Sarah, beg me to get it, I finally purchased it for my PC. For the few of you who haven’t played it yet, it is also available for PS4 and Xbox One, but is not Mac compatible. Now let’s get to the meat of this review.

Story: 4/10 I hate to give a score of four because it actually is a really good game; however, the lack of story for an RPG fan like me brings it down to an almost non-existent score. When purchasing this game, I knew it wouldn’t have much of a story as there is no campaign or single player mode (besides the bot training at the very beginning which allows you to test out each character’s skills and combat style). If you listen along to the voice-overs before the matches start, you will be able to hear the interactions between characters and follow along with the short story that is available to “Overwatch” players.

Characters: 10/10 There are 22 characters in all, each belonging to one of four roles, which include offense, defense, tank and support. Each player has their own unique abilities, skill sets and background story. If you and

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your teammates learn how to maximize the skill sets that work best together, you can guarantee for a badass match. For me personally, D.Va (tank) is my favorite to play. Her fusion cannons, boosters and self-destruct mechanism are a force to be reckoned with. Did I also mention that you can switch characters after every death? For my super-nerds out there, this feature makes it similar to “Team Fortress 2” (as well as a few other in-game features).

Multiplayer: 9/10 I feel like playing “Overwatch” is a lot different than playing multiplayer on any “Call of Duty” game. Maybe it’s the fact that I don’t have vulgar 12-year-olds screaming “your mom” jokes at me, or maybe it’s the fact that the multiplayer is brilliant. While there are only 13 maps to play on, it doesn’t get boring to play as every round is a different game mode.

Verdict: 8/10 While it is hard to write a review in under 500 words because I miss so much of the meat that really makes the game, I can almost guarantee you will not be disappointed in this game! After all, this MMO/MOBA/FPS concoction is a charming, yet tactical game that makes you fall in love with FPS all over again. So what are you waiting for? GO BUY THE GAME! With over 15 million players worldwide, Blizzard Entertainment must be doing something right.

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Medical Knowledge from Someone Who’s Definitely NOT a Doctor

by: Andrew McDilda, Staff Writer

DISCLAIMER: I am not a doctor; I am not even a science major or good at math. I’m actually as far from being scientifically inclined as humanly possible, so most of what I have to say about medicine means nothing. Now, let’s move on.

For those with type 1 diabetes like myself, the restless nights of high blood sugars, potential insulin shock, fatigue that never lets up and the expectation that you will live 11-13 years less than those who don’t suffer from the miserable disease is all too real.

I don’t know how many of you (if any) this will reach, but just know that there is hope. Actual tested trials are emerging that claim to reverse type 1 diabetes ENTIRELY. First, it’s important to address what type 1 diabetes is. In layman’s terms, type 1 diabetes usually develops in childhood, or in my case, the early teenage years of the individual. For people with the disease, the pancreas produces insulin cells that are attacked and killed off by the immune system. Without insulin, the human body cannot break down sugar, tolerate cake or be happy. I was diagnosed with diabetes two weeks after my 13th birthday after suffering from near-deadly symptoms of untreated high blood sugar (as if entering my teens wasn’t going to be awkward enough).

Since I’ve been diagnosed, I’ve been hounded relentlessly with questions and advice from friends and family who don’t know what it is like being a type 1 diabetic. “What would happen if I took a shot of your insulin?” – You would die. “What would happen if you ate a bunch of sugar and didn’t take insulin?” – I would die. “Wow that looks like too much insulin you are taking, are you sure that’s correct?” – Oh yeah, I’m totally trying to overdose on insulin, you caught me… The fact of the matter is that those living with type 1 diabetes are waiting eagerly for the cure. Like anyone else, all we want is to be able to sleep through the night, to not have to worry about whether or not we will wake Photo courtesy of doc-advice.com

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up in the morning and to have our families leave us alone. Finally, it seems as though we might be on the brink of that.

In 2014, researchers from Harvard University found a way to make insulin-producing cells that could reverse the effects of diabetes for extended periods of time. Students at MIT found that by injecting diabetic mice with the cells, the animals were no longer diabetic for anywhere between two to four months, which would translate to several years in humans. The Telegraph UK reported, “This could mean the end of daily insulin injections for the thousands of people living with type 1 diabetes. Instead they would simply need a transfusion of engineered cells every few years. Researchers say human trials are just a few years away.”

Pretty awesome. But guess what? There’s even more great news where diabetes is concerned.

The FDA just approved the world’s first “artificial pancreas” known as MiniMed 670G. It earned its name because of its ability to work as an insulin pump that not only dispenses insulin to an individual, but because it can also regulate itself as to how much insulin to dispense based on the individual’s current blood sugar levels. JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) commented about the medical advance, stating, “The system will give many people with type 1 diabetes new freedom and peace of mind as for the first time, they may be able to sleep through the night without periodically waking up to check and manage their blood glucose levels.” It is the first system ever approved to automate insulin dosage. Finally, WE CAN EAT CAKE. While a permanent cure for type 1 diabetes might still be decades away, research and innovation are forging the way for those members of society living with the disease to live normal and healthy lives, and really, what more could we ask for?

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Survival Guide

for A Transfer Student by: Ivan Flores, PR Specialist Transferring from a community/junior college or another university gives students the chance to make a fresh start, make new friends, get involved in clubs or organizations and, overall, enjoy the college experience in a new light. The first few weeks of adjusting to another university is not easy and every school is different. I’ve transferred twice, and luckily I feel at home here at USF. Here are a few tips that will aid transfer students in making a smooth transition to the next chapter in their college experience.

Plan a route for your classes.

Download a campus map if possible. It is really useful to know which hall or building your classes are held in at all times, so having a schedule and map on your phone is vital. I recommend walking around campus a few days before your classes start so you get an idea of your daily routine and know exactly where you’re going. Head to stfrancis.edu/visitors for a map of USF!

Make connections.

Usually during transfer orientation, the academic advisors summarize the classes that are offered in the major you’ve chosen and give you a feel of what to expect in the major. Make contact with your academic advisor as soon as possible. They are pros at helping students and will be your guide throughout your years at the school.

Create good study habits.

Your schedule can get messy when you are involved in so many things and it is important to set aside time for homework and studying for tests. It’s never a good idea to try to cram the night before, no matter how many energy drinks you may take to stay up all night. Plan out the week before and invest in a planner, they are, as the kids say, “clutch.”

Stay grounded.

Do not let your schoolwork overwhelm you. It is okay to take breaks!

Take time for yourself so you can be productive. Make time to hang with your friends and family in order to stay connected and for emotional support. Remember, they are rooting for you to walk across the stage!

Observe everyone.

This goes into the social aspect of the university life. It may sound creepy, but this will help you to get a feel of everyone and their personalities in your major, which will make it easier to make friends and acquaintances. From there, join clubs or organizations based on what you find interesting and you will be able to make new relationships quickly.

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Not everyone will become your best friend.

While some students remain unbothered with knowing that not everyone will love you all the time, some students will still strive for that high school popularity status. Remember that your personality will not be liked by everybody and there are people on campus that share the same interests as you. Don’t waste time on relationships that just won’t click.

Avoid the drama as much as possible.

As much as we would love to be in a world where everyone is sweet and nice to each other, the reality is that not everyone will become your best friend. Leave the high school mentality behind. If you hear anything or know something about somebody else, do not spread it around. You are setting yourself up for a mess that is not easy to clean up.

Overall, my biggest recommendation is to try to make your time at USF as much fun as you can. These are the years you will reminisce about later on in life, so by reading and following these tips, it shouldn’t be difficult to be successful. Good luck!

Underclassmen

by: Katie Nork Senior Assistant Editor (Print) PR Manager

Last issue I gave a little advice to the freshmen, so this issue I’ll focus on the sophomores. Don’t feel left out juniors; I will get to you in the next issue! Sophomores, I bet you can’t believe that almost half of your sophomore year is over already.

I hope your midterms went well and I bet you’re glad that they’re over… even though finals are just around the corner. Remember to keep pushing through your classes even when they start to get tough.

You’ll regret letting your GPA drop by your senior year. I guarantee it.

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Hopefully you’ve made some friends that you will be able to keep for a long time, but if not, it’s not too late to make some. There are still plenty of clubs you can join and maybe even become an officer for!

Get involved as soon as possible if you’re not already, because you’ll be thankful for the addition to your resume when you start applying for internships and jobs in the near future.

If you haven’t already, think about declaring your major. It’s good that you’ll be getting your gen-eds out of the way, but you don’t want to put yourself too behind in your future major. Now is a good time to really start thinking about what you want to do with your life (you’ve probably already noticed that you’ll get asked about this all the time by family, friends and literally anyone you talk to).

Don’t be afraid to take a break from school work. It’s good to take your mind off of school for a little while to refresh yourself. Go see a movie with friends or just sit in your room and watch Netflix by yourself. Taking some time to decompress and relax will help you to come back and refocus with a better mindset.

Hopefully you continue to be successful this year and throughout the rest of your years here at St. Francis! Good luck with finals!

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Hey Chicago, Whaddaya Say...

Chicago Sports Predictions by: Brandon Newberry, Staff Alumnus

Blackhawks - Hockey

I really hate to even have to say this, but all signs point to it being a pretty rough season for the Blackhawks. With the loss of so many familiar faces and the addition of a lot of new rookies, it is going to take the Blackhawks a lot of time to adjust to one another and work together as a team.

Rookies Tyler Motte and Nick Schmaltz are two of the most highly regarded prospects in the Hawks organization and have the biggest potential to make some noise. In the net, goalie Corey Crawford should keep up his dominant play and help keep the Blackhawks in a lot of close games.

Defensively speaking, the Blackhawks will once again lean heavily on veterans Duncan Keith and Niklas Hjalmarsson with some help from rookie Gustav Forsling, a 20-year-old former 5th-round draft pick of the Vancouver Canucks who was traded to the Hawks in 2015.

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On the offensive side of things, the Blackhawks will still keep the dominant line of Artemi Panarin, Artem Anisimov and Patrick Kane together, which should keep the goals coming for the offense.

However, don’t be surprised if this line gets broken up throughout the season in hopes of jump-starting some of the other lines for the Hawks.

It’s a completely new look for the Blackhawks and one that Chicago certainly isn’t used to seeing. There will be growing pains in the beginning of the season but I think they will eventually come together and win some games. Look for the Blackhawks to make the postseason once again, but don’t start planning a parade quite yet.

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Bulls - Basketball

On paper, this Chicago Bulls team looks really, really good... if it were five years ago. The Bulls decided to go out and make a splash this offseason by signing Chicago native Dwayne Wade and NBA veteran Rajon Rondo, two guys who might add a lot to this team but are also aging and might not be as effective as they once were in the past.

The Bulls also shipped off one of their biggest problems in the offseason by sending Derrick Rose to the New York Knicks in exchange for a couple of players, including former Notre Dame guard Jerian Grant.

Given the talent the Bulls have, I wouldn’t be surprised if they were contenders this year. However, I think there are too many players that want the ball and there’s only one ball to share. I think the Bulls will make the playoffs but may not make a lot of noise once they are in.

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Bears - Football

Well, there’s just not much to say when it comes to the Bears.

They are off to a terrible start and it doesn’t look like it will get better anytime soon. They can’t seem to find Alshon Jeffery anywhere on the field, Jay Cutler has been hurt and rookie Kevin White has been a bust whenever he has actually played in a game.

Perhaps the only two bright sides to the Bears season lie in the fact that rookie running back (RB) Jordan Howard appears to be on track to become a very good RB in the NFL this season. Secondly, Jay Cutler’s contract is up at the end of the year – with the exception of club options for the next several years if the Bears choose to bring him back.

The Bears are clearly not going to make the playoffs this year and don’t seem like a threat to do so in the near future. At this point, your best bet as a Bears fan might be to root for them to get a high draft pick and hopefully use that to start the rebuilding process.

Photos courtesy of zimbio.com and trbimg.com

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by: Andrew Finein, News Editor

The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) announced in late September that the 2016 Cross Country National Championships would no longer be held in Charlotte, North Carolina. The decision comes as a result of North Carolina House Bill 2 (HB2), also known as the “Bathroom Law.” HB2 states that when using a public restroom, individuals must use the restroom that corresponds to his or her sex at birth, not the gender they identify with. North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory signed HB2 into law in March, overturning local ordinances that protected the transgender population from using the restroom based on their gender identity.

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2016 Cross Country National Championships Relocated

A press release from the NAIA stated, “The NAIA Council of Presidents made this decision out of concern that the state’s HB2 legislation creates an atmosphere where discrimination potentially exists for some NAIA student-athletes and personnel.” The NAIA strives to promote an inclusive atmosphere for everyone attending a NAIA event. The Council of Presidents felt that HB2 would make it “challenging to guarantee that type of environment” if the championships remained in North Carolina, according to the press release.

The decision has created a lot of controversy among NAIA member schools. Some colleges plan to boycott the relocated championship. Dr. Jerry C. Davis, President of College of the Ozarks in Point Lookout, Missouri, was quoted in the CourierJournal as saying, “It’s not the business of the NAIA to tell the citizens of North Carolina how to regulate their bathrooms…

This is another example of political correctness gone berserk and is a big mistake.” Oklahoma Wesleyan University President Dr. Everett Piper also decided to boycott the NAIA’s decision to relocate the championship meet telling the Tulsa World, “How can we claim to be an organization that supports women if our leadership [the NAIA] is so willing to deny female athletes the right to have their own bathrooms, showers, toilet and lavatory?”

However, some schools have decided to continue with their participation in the event. President Sandra Gray from Asbury University of Kentucky said that instead of a boycott, runners will carry the “Light of Jesus” at the new location. The University of St. Francis will also be participating in the event. USF President Dr. Arvid Johnson believes that “The NAIA’s Council of Presidents made the best decision that it could in a situation in which there were no ‘perfect’ choices.” Dr. Johnson supports their decision to create “an inclusive, welcoming atmosphere for all its student-athletes.”

The NAIA is not the only organization to pull events from North Carolina. The NCAA and the Atlantic Coast Conference have pulled major events from the state as well and the NBA is relocating the 2017 All-Star game out of Charlotte. Many entertainers and businesses have also cancelled plans that were set to take place in the state.

The NAIA has selected the North Farm Cross Country Course in Elsah, Illinois as the host facility for the 2016 Men’s and Women’s Cross Country National Championships on November 19.

Photo courtesy of mcintyrefirm.com

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Athletic Profile

Alex Women’s Truhlar Soccer by: Sara Michalowicz, Sports Editor

Alex Truhlar came to the University of St. Francis (USF) from Plainfield, Illinois in 2013. She decided to come to USF for academics, athletics and the small school atmosphere. USF had all the qualities she was looking for in a university and it was a bonus that is was close to her hometown. Truhlar is a History and Political Science major.

Although balancing her academics during the season is tough, as well as maintaining a part-time job, Truhlar has found success in time management. She makes sure to always give herself more than enough time to study and finish her assignments to stay strong academically, especially on days when they have games.

Truhlar has been playing soccer ever since she was four years old. She began playing competitively when she was about seven and is very grateful to have continued her career at the collegiate level.

Truhlar’s athletic position on the team is a very valuable one as she is an attacking midfielder. In addition to having defensive duties, her main job is to link up with and support the strikers on the team.

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The team gathers for prayer before they step onto the field for each game. They pray to prevent injury, ask God to guide them to a win and ask Him to help them play to the best of their abilities. Truhlar also explained that she herself has a superstition; she wears the same blue headband in 90% of her games as it has always brought her good luck.

The highlight of the 2016 season for Truhlar came during a game against Robert Morris University in which USF won. Truhlar got two assists in that game which allowed her to tie the record for most career assists at 24. Humbly, Truhlar gave credit to her teammates for helping her reach this milestone as she would not have been able to accomplish it alone.

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Truhlar enjoys this position as it gives her the ability to play the whole field, help her teammates and gives herself a chance at scoring goals.

In all of Truhlar’s seasons here, her most memorable moment happened in 2015 when her team broke the record for the most conference wins for the women’s soccer program in USF history. Truhlar stated, “It is an amazing feeling being part of a team that plays their heart out and leaves everything they have on the field. We broke that record together and that is something I will never forget.”

As far as this season is concerned, as a team, their goal is to beat the record they set in 2015 for the most conference wins in USF’s history.

They are looking to be a top competitor during playoffs and aim to make it to nationals. Above all, their goal is to be the best team they can be on the field, off the field and for each other.

After graduation, Truhlar hopes to become a police officer, as her father is a police officer in Romeoville. She believes this is a job she would enjoy for the rest of her life and she is currently in the process of applying at departments and will begin testing this month.

Photo courtesy of USF Flickr and USF Athletics

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Your Guide to USF Sports Fall Wrap-Up & Winter Start-Up by: Jhane King, Staff Writer Ready for fall’s breath of chilly air, shaggy autumnal leaves and vibrant amber colors? The season is changing and so are the sports here at USF. The fall sport season is coming to a close and the winter sport season is eagerly awaiting its tip-off. But, before the fall athletes hang up their jerseys and gear, let’s quickly recap their accomplishments this school year.

Fall Sports Volleyball

The volleyball team is led by head coach Cara Currier, along with assistant coaches Kaylee Kaminsky and Ashley Richards and Grad Assistant Kelsey Cox. The Lady Saint’s season is soaring as they currently have a record of 25-11. The team’s successful season continues as it has recently extended its winning streak to eight matches against Calumet College of St. Joseph. With this win, USF is tied for the top overall spot in the league standings. In the upcoming weeks, the team hopes to continue its winning record and qualify for nationals. The Lady Saints have 15 regular season games until the road to nationals begins.

Football

This season, the football team returned as the 2015 MSFA Conference champs. However, the team is currently repairing its rough start to the 2016 season. The turnaround seems promising as the Saints recently snapped a two-game losing skid against St. Ambrose. The team currently has a record of 2-4. The nationally ranked team is coached by head coach Joe Curry and a number of assistant coaches. In the latter half of the season, the team hopes to clinch five more wins in preparation for the playoffs for Nationals.

Men’s Soccer

The men’s soccer team is under the new direction of head coach Dan Cross and assistant coach Xavier Corona. Last year, the men’s soccer team aspired to rebuild their program with the addition of Cross and Corona. Unfortunately, the Saints keep experiencing the short-end of the stick as four of the USF’s nine losses have come by one goal. Despite the tough start to the 2016 season, the Saints look to close out their season by winning their last five regular season games.

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Women’s Soccer

Women’s soccer is coached by head coach John Nikchevich and assistant Kelsey Miller. This season, the team has experienced many ups and downs. However, the Saints are currently tied for fourth place in the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference. The team hopes to end its season on a high note as there are only five regular season games before playoffs for Nationals begin.

Cross Country

The men’s and women’s cross country teams, led by head coach Jeff Barker and assistant coaches Steve Lawrence, Sarah Sielisch and Jeff Chiapello, are ending their season with much success under their belts. Recently, the women’s cross country team placed ninth among 13 squads at the Lewis University Conference. This meet featured four of the top 11 ranked teams in NCAA Division II. The Lady Saints are currently ranked eleventh in the nation. The men’s cross country team is currently ranked second in the nation.

The men’s cross country team also attended the Lewis University Conference meet. The Saints finished fifth among 14 teams – including a pair of NCAA Division II top ten squads. Both teams look to continue their success in the closing meets. Only three meets remain in the regular season schedule for both teams, including the CCAC Championship meet and the NAIA Championship meet.

Golf

Women’s golf recently captured sixth place at the 11-team Bethel College Battle. The team is led by fifth-season head coach Scott Lundey. Overall, the team is having a winning season and plans to continue its winning record at its final invitational.

The men’s golf team is coached by Paul Downey who is in his twenty-second season as head coach. The Saints placed second at the six-team Trinity Christian College Troll Classic Monday at Calumet Country Club. On October 17 and 18, the Saints hope to close out their fall season with a win at the St. Ambrose University NAIA Preview in Silvis, Ill.

Soon, the winter sports will be underway and you can find all of the USF sports’ schedules on USF’s athletic website.

Basketball

The women’s basketball team is coached by Samantha Quigley and assistant coaches Dan McCarthy, Cosima Tines, Mike Delrose and Jeremy Kreiger. The Lady Saints had a momentous season last year. They not only marked the best season record in school history with twenty-eight wins and only five losses, but they also appeared in NAIA National Tournament for the first time since 2001. In the upcoming season, the Lady Saints hope to keep making history and surpass their national rank of No. 6.

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Winter Sports

Men’s basketball had a break-out season last year with 28 wins and only four losses. This historic season was marked as USF’s best season ever. The NAIA No. 3 team is coached by head coach Ryan Marks and assistant coach Tony Graves. Much like women’s basketball, men’s basketball is looking to keep making history.

Bowling

The women’s and men’s bowling teams are led by head coach Tony Talley and assistant coaches George Kontos and A.J. Johnson. This is the start of their fourth year at USF and it is a very special one for the senior athletes who were part of the inaugural team when bowling first began at USF in the fall of 2013. Both teams have high expectations for the upcoming season. Exciting enough, both teams are living up to their expectations as the women repeated their first place win for the second year in a row at the Columbia 300 Western Shootout while the men placed fourth, respectively.

So, with the fall sports season wrapping up and the winter sport season quickly approaching, remember to support USF athletics by attending home and away games!

Editor’s note: Team statistics are as of October 20. For the most updated stats, please visit the Fighting Saint’s website at www.gofightingsaints.com.

Photos courtesy of USF Athletics

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Get your Masters degree at USF!

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• We have programs in Business, Education, Health Administration, Management, Nursing, Physician Assistant, Social Work and Training and Development.

• Many programs begin six times per year.

• Stop in the graduate admissions office in Tower N104 to find out more.

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