JMM28 Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 -bonwich, curious where's the line on this? I'm all for buying or supporting local and try to live that. Should admittance preference be given to Johnny Vianney over Pete from Peoria? That is easy. Pete from Peoria all the way. I can see arguments on both sides of the local/not argument. In this scenario, I think there are more positives to staying local - although that is clouded by the hindsight of a 'meh' result on everything. The University needs to do what is in the best interests of the university, but should always try to go local/alumni all else being relatively equal. There is a lot more to be gained from that sort of relationship than there is from random agency x in random metro area y. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowboy Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Business decisions and admission decisions are totally separate. -is the business of a school the students? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowboy Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 That is easy. Pete from Peoria all the way. I can see arguments on both sides of the local/not argument. In this scenario, I think there are more positives to staying local - although that is clouded by the hindsight of a 'meh' result on everything. The University needs to do what is in the best interests of the university, but should always try to go local/alumni all else being relatively equal. There is a lot more to be gained from that sort of relationship than there is from random agency x in random metro area y. -Dr Chaifetz is from NYC and was apparently financially challenged, just sayin' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnbj14 Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Had the chance to go into the bookstore today and see the new merchandise. While I am someone who is a fan of the rebranding effort and think the logos look pretty sharp on apparel, I was disappointed in the merchandise that is already out. The designs on some of the items are very sharp and look like great shirts and so forth, but the material that they have been printed on is sub-par. A lot of is is champion apparel, which sometimes can be nice but on the new items it feels cheap. It might be smart to l hold out until some of the new Nike and Under Armour items roll out, of which there was only 1 I saw at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMM28 Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 The Billiken can't even get a new tshirt. Also 3, 2, 2, 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowboy Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 -not to disappoint, that's a nice Fox Sports shirt.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonwich Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 The University needs to do what is in the best interests of the university, but should always try to go local/alumni all else being relatively equal. There is a lot more to be gained from that sort of relationship than there is from random agency x in random metro area y. This. It's my basic point. I don't know whether SLU implemented this approach for the rebrand, nor do I know if it has a standing policy to use this approach. I do know that there are several marketing and graphic design agencies in St. Louis who had at least the qualifications of the folks who did the rebrand, and who could have done a job of at least equal quality to what was provided. I also know that at least a few of those agencies, knowing St. Louis and SLU well from either prior experience or actual attendance there, would have at least counseled SLU to handle the rollout better. For the record, even SPUMAC has this written into its procurement policies (and it's not a state mandate -- it's from the system Board of Curators): 24. The Curators of the University of Missouri have adopted a policy which is binding upon all employees and departments of the University, and which by contract shall be binding upon independent contractors and subcontractors with the University, whereby all other things being equal, and when the same can be secured without additional cost over foreign products, or products of other states, a preference shall be granted in all construction, repair and purchase contracts, to all products, commodities, materials, supplies and articles mined, grown, produced and manufactured in marketable quantity in the State of Missouri and to all firms, corporations or individuals doing business as Missouri, firms, corporations, or individuals. By virtue of the foregoing policy, preferences will be given to materials, products, supplies, or provisions, and all other articles produced, manufactured, mined or grown within the State of Missouri, and to all firms, corporations or individuals doing business as Missouri firms, corporations or individuals. Each bidder submitting a proposal agrees to comply with and be bound by the foregoing policy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMouthBilliken Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Had the chance to go into the bookstore today and see the new merchandise. While I am someone who is a fan of the rebranding effort and think the logos look pretty sharp on apparel, I was disappointed in the merchandise that is already out. The designs on some of the items are very sharp and look like great shirts and so forth, but the material that they have been printed on is sub-par. A lot of is is champion apparel, which sometimes can be nice but on the new items it feels cheap. It might be smart to l hold out until some of the new Nike and Under Armour items roll out, of which there was only 1 I saw at this point. a lot of the stuff is cheaply screen printed on sweatshirts and tees. Not exactly exciting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billikenfan05 Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 a lot of the stuff is cheaply screen printed on sweatshirts and tees. Not exactly excitingDid the Nike pullover and polos finally get your dick hard? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMouthBilliken Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Did the Nike pullover and polos finally get your dick hard? Haven't seen them. Care to post a link ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmith19 Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 I can feel my little dick getting hard already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMM28 Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Did the Nike pullover and polos finally get your dick hard? Us out of towners will just have to imagine what all this stuff looks like, or plan a trip when the bookstore and/or arena store are open. It's unfortunate there isn't any way to sell that stuff to people that don't live in the area via something like a computer and UPS or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billikenfan05 Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Us out of towners will just have to imagine what all this stuff looks like, or plan a trip when the bookstore and/or arena store are open. It's unfortunate there isn't any way to sell that stuff to people that don't live in the area via something like a computer and UPS or something. I'll agree that's less the ideal. Idk how to improve that given they outsource the stores operation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMouthBilliken Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 I'll agree that's less the ideal. Idk how to improve that given they outsource the stores operation. So where's the link to the Nike polos and pullovers?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billikenfan05 Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 So where's the link to the Nike polos and pullovers??They aren't available online that I know of. At the arena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMouthBilliken Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 They aren't available online that I know of. At the arena Smart... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_davola Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 They aren't available online that I know of. At the arena 05 was rocking out a sweet pullover last night. Solid upgrade from the game worn jersey that was never washed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billikenfan05 Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Smart...You're a big fan why haven't you been to the last 2 games? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMouthBilliken Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 You're a big fan why haven't you been to the last 2 games? Went to the St. Francis game, left for Thanksgivinf break yesterday afternoon but watched on laptop. Went into the arena store and bookstore after the unveiling and the owner said more stuff would be posted the upcoming Sunday. I have checked online everyday since and have not been impressed. I'll go back once I return to school. Do I pass the "fan" test? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billikenfan05 Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Went to the St. Francis game, left for Thanksgivinf break yesterday afternoon but watched on laptop. Went into the arena store and bookstore after the unveiling and the owner said more stuff would be posted the upcoming Sunday. I have checked online everyday since and have not been impressed. I'll go back once I return to school. Do I pass the "fan" test? they had the new nike gear at The stf game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMouthBilliken Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 they had the new nike gear at The stf game. As I said, I went after the unveiling and have checked online since the owner said they would put them up online. I have not seen them online. I have not been to the store since. Not sure why they haven't updated the website. What's your endgame here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonwich Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Well, we can see what the current trend is in college mascots: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old guy Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 The logos are symmetrical, defined by broad strokes and tend to be angular rather than smooth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majerus mojo Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Cyber Monday sale FYI http://slu.bncollege.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/BNCBHomePage?catalogId=10001&langId=-1&storeId=19068 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonwich Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Cyber Monday sale FYI http://slu.bncollege.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/BNCBHomePage?catalogId=10001&langId=-1&storeId=19068 And the only Billiken logos that appear on that page are...the old ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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