April 16, 2014 The Courier

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HEADLINES YOU MISSED OVER BREAK

OPINION: WELL INFORMED NEWS IS THE BEST NEWS

COD AND THE FOUR-YEAR DEGREE

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FUTURE OF CHICAGO FA S H I O N R U N WAY S H O W

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SEAN HANNON BIKES ACROSS U.S.

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D J S , B E E R P O N G & B E AT S WITH ZACH MOON

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EDITOR’S NOTE

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he past couple weekends, The Courier staff attended two journalism conferences, one for Illinois community colleges, and one for national universities and professionals. The events were a great chance for us to expand the possibilities of a career in the field, and engage with other student writers and editors. At the Illinois Community College Journalism Association award ceremony, The Courier was awarded for excellence in 13 categories (check out the specs on page 5), including seven first place titles - most of which were for writing, which make me soccer mom status proud of this team heading into our final few issues together.

In other people-doing-awesome-things news, I had the pleasure of meeting two students last week that are not only ambitious, but flat-out solid people. Zach and Sean may be completely different, but they’re similar in that their stories will light a fire under your bum to get up and do something you love! Maybe that means getting down on a project for Earth Day next week, or starting an ultimate frisbee game in this fine sunshine - spring

is here and it’s time to start getting ready for what you’re going to do this summer - trust, the stories on pages 11 and 12 will serve as ample inspiration for you.

That being said, we are in the final push of the semester, so be sure to check out the headlines you missed over spring break (page 5), we know you overslept and vacationed the first week of April, and maybe the second week too. We get it. So we’ve compiled the takeaways from the beginning of the month so you can sound like a well-read student in your next class discussion.

Lastly, Saturday is Record Store Day! Pop into a local record shop and find a special vinyl release from a label you like or deep cut from one of your favorite artists. There’s always lots of music events supplementing Record Store Day, so grab your buds and take in a show - and with respect to Earth Day being just two days later - ride your bikes there!

Caroline Koch Managing Editor

LETTERS DANIEL MEEK RETURNING STUDENT ADVANCED ACCOUNTING I am writing to express my disappointment of the COD library closing early during spring break, as well as all classrooms being locked with two campus patrols wandering the buildings to make certain no students are in classrooms.

Is this amateur hour? COD is striving to become an elite instate institution, and many students attend evening classes. Just because it is spring break, doesn’t mean students do not have exams, projects and papers due in the upcoming weeks.

I am currently enrolled in two classes from 6-10 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday I showed up to study at the library at 5:30 p.m. yesterday, and the library was closed. I was frustrated, but thought that I could find a classroom to study and do the work that I had planned. The classrooms were closed and locked in the BIC and surrounding buildings. I walked from building to building and floor to floor, just to find officers patrolling the buildings, as students were uninvited.

I come from a top tier university (not that this matters), where the library was open 24 hours even on spring break. I do not expect the library to be open 24 hours, but how about normal working hours such as 10 p.m.

I honestly saw dozens of students walk up to the library doors to be turned away, due to the library being closed at 4:30 p.m. I was only there for 20 minutes. I walked around the other buildings; the tables were full in the common areas so I gave up and went to my local library.

Sorry to vent, but this was frustrating and I want a student’s voice to be heard.

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NEWS

WHILE YOU WERE ENJOYING SPRING BREAK...

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Whether you were relaxing on a beach in Mexico or stuck in the suburbs over the break, the world did not take any time off.

Here’s a quick summary of important news headlines you may have missed.

EARTHQUAKE IN CHILE

BUS CRASH IN CALIFORNIA

SCOTUS DECISION

MISSING FLIGHT

A magnitude 8.2 earthquake occurred off the coast of Chile on April 1, causing a tsunami that hit the country’s northern coast, near the port of Iquique. Hundreds of thousands of people were evacuated, as Chilean President Michelle Bachelet declared much of northern Chile a disaster zone. In 2010, a magnitude 8.8 earthquake hit further south in Chile, causing massive damage and hundreds of deaths.

On April 10, a FedEx truck crossed a median and slammed head-on into a school bus carrying teenagers to visit Humboldt University, 90 miles north of Sacramento. The collision killed five students, three chaperones and the drivers of both vehicles, plus sent 30 people to the hospital.

On April 2, the Supreme Court eliminated limits on total election season contributions by an individual in a 5-4 decision. The law now states that a maximum of $5,200 can be given to any one candidate over a two-year election cycle, but there is no cap on the total amount of money that can be donated. The decision continues the scaling back of campaign finance regulations that began with the 2010 Citizens United decision.

The search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 continues, with authorities attempting to shrink the potential search area to make it more manageable. A series of electronic “pings” were heard, and thought to be signals transmitted from the flight’s black boxes, but such signals seemed to go silent over the weekend. The batteries in the black boxes were designed to last 30 days, while the plane went missing 37 days ago.

On Monday, a robotic submarine was deployed from the Australian ship Ocean Shield to continue searching for the wreckage.

UKRAINE UPDATE

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Tension between Ukraine and Russia continues to grow, with Ukrainian President Oleksandr Turchynov saying he would not allow a repeat of what happened in Crimea. There were several attacks on government buildings in Eastern Ukraine, and the Ukrainian military was mobilized to begin anti-terrorist operations.

A sophomore at Franklin Regional High School in Murrysville, PA went on a stabbing spree, wounding 22 people. Using two kitchen-style knives, 16-year-old Alex Hribal stabbed 21 students and one security guard, four of whom remain in the hospital in critical condition as of Sunday.

The Chicago Blackhawks’ captain Jonathan Toews was injured in a loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins on March 30. Toews, who suffered an upper body injury after being hit into the boards by Pittsburgh’s Brooks Orpik, began skating with the team last week and says he will be ready in time for the playoffs.

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NEWS OPINION

Where do you get your news?

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HAROON ATCHA // NEWS COLUMNIST

here do you get your news? If you’re the average reader of this newspaper, an 18 to 25 year old, then statistically speaking, you probably get most of your news from the internet. Young people don’t watch TV news or read the newspaper, or even listen to the radio like previous generations did. We get our news from places like The Huffington Post or the CNN app. The paradigm really has changed and that’s a good thing, but in our zeal to embrace everything that’s new, we shouldn’t drop all of the lessons learned from “old” media. The lessons we’ve learned in pursuit of becoming informed citizens are valuable ones; ones that translate into our daily lives. The most important of all these lessons is the one that taught us to be mindful of who was telling us the news.

Take for example Fox News. Self-respecting liberals and conservatives alike tend to avoid the network for good reason. Shows like Sean Hannity’s and Bill O’Reilly’s attract the ire of fact checkers constantly, and add nothing but noise and fury to serious political discourse. Fox News is for the younger generation something to avoid and it earned that reputation because people paid attention to who was reporting the news. Rupert Murdoch, the well-known media tycoon who owns Fox Broadcasting Company has a history of using media outlets he owns to influence politics in the direction of his own fringe, right wing ideals. As it happens, Americans for the most part decided that getting their news from this person isn’t the best way to get “fair and balanced” news.

Political bias isn’t the only thing that compromises the quality of journalism.

Impartiality is paramount to good reporting, but you can’t be impartial in reporting a story that never makes it to air. When

CNN covers the missing Malaysian Airlines flight for two weeks straight and excludes all other stories of importance from its lineup, you might as well not watch the news. In the two weeks that CNN spent speculating on where the airplane might be, Fort Hood was attacked by a shooter, a Pennsylvania school was terrorized by a boy on a stabbing spree, the Supreme Court handed down another decision lifting campaign contribution limits and an important report on global warming was made public. All of those things happened within the span of two weeks and to our detriment, CNN didn’t spend more than a few moments a day covering them. Regardless of your opinion on these stories, the fact remains that you would have been better off at least hearing about them.

So what does this have to do with the way we consume news now? Well there’s a feeling that we’re on the cutting edge of something new; that our news outlets, because of their novelty and innovation, are immune to the traps that those before have fallen prey to. The truth is, despite the fact that we get our news in a much different way than we did 50 years ago; our news sources are just as susceptible to making the same mistakes as before. The public has gotten better at discerning who’s telling the truth and who’s not over the years, but now more than ever we need to be mindful of the way we get our news. Part of being an informed citizen is making sure the information you base your decisions off of is of a high quality.

Regardless of whether you get your news from the internet, radio or a handsome and intelligent political columnist in the college newspaper, make sure that it is well informed. As a future leader of this country, you deserve it.

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TO A DEGREE, COD WANTS FOUR-YEAR DIPLOMAS

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JOASH MENCIAS // NEWS EDITOR

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ould College of DuPage one day offer bachelor’s degrees? That’s the question President Robert Breuder hopes state lawmakers eventually answer yes to.

Currently, Illinois legislation prohibits community colleges from awarding baccalaureate degrees.

In the past couple of weeks, Dr. Breuder has made a noticeable push to change the law, penning opinion pieces to Chicago Tribune and The Huffington Post, writing to other community college presidents in the state and speaking to the board of trustees.

As Breuder advocates for the issue, different perspectives in and around campus offer varying opinions on community colleges offering four-year diplomas.

According to the Community College Baccalaureate Association, at least 19 states in the United States including, recently, Michigan, allow two-year institutions to award students four-year degrees.

In California, lawmakers have introduced a bill to let community colleges hand out bachelor’s degrees. In doing so, various parties, mainly community colleges and universities, have entered a vigorous debate,

something Illinois could see if legislation is drafted.

Critics say it’s an example of mission creep, loosely defined as drifting from the original purpose of the community college. Mission creep could lead to competition between universities and community colleges and duplication of programs.

Breuder dismisses the argument of mission creep. He argues community colleges have been evolving and should be able to provide bachelor’s degrees in specific fields only.

“I don’t think the university community should have an exclusive if there is a need that is not being addressed and they don’t have any interest in addressing that need in a community,” Breuder said.

Although Breuder advocates for four-year degrees at community colleges, he has no desire for COD to become a university.

“I’m perfectly content having the College of DuPage be a community college indefinitely, but believe we ought to be able to offer the bachelor’s degree in selected applied technologies or applied sciences,” he said.

Breuder also cites community demand and the college’s capability to run four-year programs as more reasons in favor of these

1 degrees. Breuder pushed the issue during his time at Harper College eight years ago to no avail.

COD’s faculty association does not have an official position on the issue, but is forming a committee, according to faculty President Glenn Hansen.

Hansen says the faculty needs more information, but at the moment, bachelor’s degrees at COD are only a part of “Breuder’s vision.”

Any decision regarding bachelor’s degrees and community colleges would ultimately rest in the hands of the state government.

However, no legislative action is expected in the upcoming months because it is an

“Be it resolved that the Board of Trustees of College of DuPage hereby supports Illinois legislation that would allow Illinois Community Colleges to award Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT) and/or Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degrees to address an unmet need within the district served by the community college and for which no Illinois public university, after given the opportunity, has committed to meeting the demonstrated need by providing the relevant baccalaureate degree within the district.”

-First draft of resolution to be presented to board of trustees on Thursday. Copy provided by President Breuder’s office.

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election year.

Candidates in the 24th district senate race weighed in on the issue. COD’s main campus is located in the 24th district.

Incumbent Republican Rep. Chris Nybo, favors the idea of bachelor’s degrees from community colleges. “...I am generally in favor of expanded opportunities for learning and advancement at community colleges across the State,” Nybo responded via email statement. “The College of DuPage is a fantastic regional resource, and I’m inclined to support efforts to help its students get the tools that they need (including four-year degrees) to succeed in today’s very tough job market.”

Nybo’s challenger, Democrat Suzy Glowiak, did not respond after request for comment.

The COD board of trustees will be presented with a first draft resolution on bachelor’s degrees, according to Breuder. The proposal supports legislation allowing twoyear schools to provide bachelor’s degrees that would “address an unmet need within the district,” according to a draft copy of the document provided by Breuder.

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THOUGHTS ON COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND BACHELOR’S DEGREES

“If they only offered some and not others, it would be unfair for some people. I think they should have some for more common degrees.”

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e Baccalaureate Association, October 2013 If the board of trustees adopt the resolution, the college would take an official stance on bachelor’s degrees. The decision could pass as early as May. At the March 20 board of trustees meeting, some members voiced their initial opinions on the matter.

Student Trustee Stephanie Torres suggested COD would not engage in mission creep if it were to award bachelor’s degrees.

“I think the College of DuPage is a dynamic institution serving a dynamic community. So I think that it can move forward without losing [COD’s] mission and values,” said Torres.

Trustee Nancy Svoboda expressed a little hesitation, but was receptive to further talks.

“There are issues I’m concerned about.

On one side, the idea of classrooms, and if we’re tight on classrooms we’re looking at expanding, how are we going to handle this? So there are some practical issues. I am happy that we’re entering into the discussion though,” Svoboda said.

THE PROS AND CONS

“For a community college, it would be great…COD would have everything it needed to do bachelor’s degrees.”

- Yolanda Castillo // MPTV

PROS

-May provide greater accessibility of degrees in district -Completing a bachelor’s degree would be cheaper -COD resources, facilities and programs may be ready to accomodate

CONS

-“Mission creep;” going away from community college’s original purpose -May lead to duplication of programs and competition in state -Costs of running programs unknown, may cause higher fees -Other schools may need to upgrade facilities to accomodate

“I think it would be a good way to advance education for some...But I think a community college should be more well-rounded as opposed to a specialty school.”

- Grace Lee // Studying for Associates

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FEATURES

COD design students showcased at Future of Chicago Fashion runway show CAROLINE KOCH // MANAGING EDITOR

Over spring break, Chicago’s fiercest fashionistas gathered at the Museum of Broadcast Communications on State Street for the Chicago Fashion Foundation’s seventh annual, “Future of Chicago Fashion” runway show. Peppered throughout the audience were COD students there to support design finalist Valeria Baker and Bhavana Jain, finalist for the first-ever Business Plan scholarship.

Baker is one of ten students enrolled in fashionrelated studies at Chicago-area colleges who showcased their looks on the runway to be judged by a panel of fashion industry professionals while Ford agency models donned each design.

All of the student looks were to be inspired by a Chicago museum. First place and a $5,000 scholarship was awarded to a student from Columbia College, but an audible gasp from the crowd was heard when Baker’s Art Institute inspired, white corset sauntered into the spotlight.

Taken by both the museum’s “Gods and Glamour” sculpture exhibit and the geometric architecture of the building itself, the COD student’s design showcased ethereal power. Baker’s ability to finesse delicate textiles with complex structural detail was in a class all her own.

College of DuPage design students will present a full body of work all their own April 25, at 7:30 p.m. in SRC 2000. Tickets for this year’s annual fashion show, “Dazzle” are $25 and available through the MAC.

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Chemistry Bonding Club ends semester with Earth Day event ROSALIE DEASTIS // FEATURES EDITOR

COD’s Chemistry Bonding Club has been giving students of all majors the opportunity to attend science events, visit museums to promote chemistry learning and become more knowledgeable in the subject with fun activities, contests and demos. The club started in 2009 and has grown most famous for their annual Pumpkin Explosion event in the fall.

Aside from the Pumpkin Explosion, Chemistry Bonding Club has held a few health panel discussions this year; they held chemistry trivia in March and are now looking forward to their next event, this Tuesday. The club will be holding their first-ever Earth Day Competition, where students can present a creative, marketable, idea that benefits the Earth/environment in some way.

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complicated. It can be a very simple idea,” said club president, 18-year-old Hayad Mohamed.

Student presentations must include a visual, along with a brief speech. There are no strict rules as far as what kind of poster board you can use.

Any kind of visual will be accepted.

“Your idea can be something that helps the Earth on a local scale, global scale, or both,” added Taylor Hollanel, vice president.

The group is looking forward to see what students will bring to the table. Prizes for winners will be Starbucks gift cards ranging from $15 to $35. Students will also have the option of stepping into a closed space to present their projects if they are uncomfortable in front of crowds.

The club is also currently looking for new officers for next year, and are always open to new ideas from students of all majors.

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F E AT U R E S

SPOTLIGHT

Hannon tickles a kangaroo in a sanctuary in Brisbane, Australia.

BIKING ACROSS THE COUNTRY In an academic climate that is increasingly structured, certain students aren’t just breaking the mold- they’re obliterating it.

PARKER RECHSTEINER // SCENE EDITOR

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irst he studied in New Zealand for six months. Then he headed down to the Bahamas. In June, he’s riding his bike across the United States, building houses along the way, and yes, he’s been a College of DuPage student the entire time.

Sean Hannon, 20, grew up in Hinsdale, but knew from the beginning the traditional path of education was not for him. After attending Hinsdale Central for two years, he headed to Oregon to attend an alternative high school where he could ski all morning and study in the afternoon.

He became very competitive, and was planning on heading to New Zealand for several competitions, but tore his ACL last summer and had to back off in order to heal from surgery. “They told me biking was the lowest impact [activity], but still strengthens it,” he said, “I got really into it.”

He headed to New Zealand anyway, as a student instead of a competitor, and spent time at the University of Canterbury in Christchurch. “It was a completely different style of academics. There you just have a test and an assignment, it was totally a make-or-break-it sort of thing.”

In the midst of the academic culture shock, Hannon began biking more and

more while abroad, and realized it was something he wanted to push for. He was alerted to the organization “Bike and Build” by an ex-girlfriend while abroad, and after navigating the “really delicate” application process, was accepted to go on a ride.

First though, he decided to head to another island. Hannon took a detour to the Bahamas as part of yet another College of DuPage program, where he studied marine and tropical ecology.

On the trip, he helped out on a research project concerning the population of bonefish in the area. He, and the other COD students on the trip, stayed in a sustainable island community where all their food was produced locally. While on the island, Hannon also learned about underwater turbines, an exciting new energy source, which fueled his recent interest in alternative energy sources.

Heading into the final stretch of the semester, Sean is now focused on his ride.

Sponsor of the trip, Bike and Build is a nonprofit organization combining intense athletic feat with service projects. The trip he was accepted for is especially arduous, taking him all the way from Portland, Maine to California. “It goes straight through the United States to the Grand Canyon,” he said. “We ride the southern rim of it, and then up to Santa Barbara.”

In total, the trip will take him 3,993 miles in 72 days, with 14 days set aside for helping out with different housing projects. Bike and Build’s vision statement found on their webpage, states the organization “envisions future generations who are committed to a lifetime of civic engagement and who inspire individuals

and communities to create fair, decent housing for all Americans.

In his profile (which can be found on Bikeandbuild.org) Hannon writes that, “My family and friends continue to inspire me to do this trip and experience life to its fullest while always remembering to give back.”

Sean posing with a rented bike in Queenstown, New Zealand.

ALL PHOTOS COURTESY OF SEAN HANNON

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F E AT U R E S S P O T L I G H T ALL PHOTOS COURTESY OF ZACH MOON

Zach Moon: DJ, Photographer, Businessman

Marketing student and media junkie finds excitement in EDM, capturing nightlife ROSALIE DEASTIS // FEATURES EDITOR

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n affluent DJ, event photographer, full-time student, and brand & media point man for C5 Beer Pong, Zach Moon is your go-to, do-it-all dude.

The 22-year-old media junkie has already snapped shots for huge artists and DJs like Steve Aoki and Zedd; spins at some of the hottest bars in Chicago, and has brought C5 Beer Pong to huge festivals like Good Times Miami and Techweek Chicago.

“I consider myself a very creative person,” said Moon, who grew up in the Chicagoland area with his mother. His love for music and film began at early age. “My mom would take me with her when she taught kickboxing at a gym that always played house music, so I was always around it. I appreciate all genres of music.”

After graduating from Lyons Township High School in 2010, Moon jumped straight into acting at Columbia College and quickly got signed with Lilly’s Talent Agency, where he was in a Sears commercial, and a variety of educational films.

He later got involved with Second City Theatre, Act One Studios and Chicago Actors Studio.

During these couple of years, he had the opportunity to work with photographer Brian McConkey and director Amir Mathis, son of Judge Mathis from the show on WCIU. Two years ago though, Moon decided to shift gears and aim for a future in business: “As much I would love to just have all of this [art] the

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rest of my life, I realized I needed to have a number one. I’m going for a degree in marketing.”

Directing C5 Beer Pong’s marketing and branding has helped the COD student grow tremendous confidence in his career goals. What began as a simple idea his best friend, 24-year-old Joseph Mollo, came up with at a house party one night, has expanded to a company you will likely see at Hangout Festival this May. C5 produces and delivers custom made beer pong tables for anyone interested in spicing up the game.

Each table is handcrafted, and customers can design their own at c5beerpong.com.

“I was an instant believer in the idea. We are the only beer pong company with this table,” said Moon.

In March at Miami’s massive Winter Music Conference, Moon enjoyed a game of beer pong with Sonny Moore, also known as Skrillex.

At the artist’s “Good Times” minifestival during Miami Music Week (leading up to the Ultra Music Festival), C5 teamed up with major headphone player Sol Republic to sponsor a celeb-studded beer pong tournament on the beach. The event was featured in the Miami Times, launching C5 and their eye catching tables into a new league of publicity; Moon and company are slated to hit the national festival circuit this summer - definitely keep an eye out so you can get down on a game yourself !

In true entrepreneurial spirit, Zach

recently created “Moon Man Media” to corral put his event photography in one place and to help brand himself. The website, where people can view and submit event photos, goes live April 18. Find Moon Man behind the DJ booth or capturing city nightlife downtown at bars like The Mid, Parliament and Hubbard Inn. “Shooting nightlife, DJs, celebs and events is what I love doing most,” said Moon, who was spinning at Red Lion Bar at University of Illinois this past Wednesday, and will be taking photos of the Anthony Rizzo charity event, Cook-Off for Cancer on May 16 at Revel, downtown. He will also be a photog for the second annual MAY DAY! at the Studio Paris, a benefit for the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago and Christopher Reeves Foundation on May 17.

When he’s not editing photos, Moon enjoys golfing and renting Divvy bikes to cruise the city and take photos. He’s been accepted into the Business Program at University of Arizona and will be transferring to Tucson this August. Aside from his academic endeavors in Arizona, Moon also hopes to acquire a DJ residency at local bars in the campus area and become involved with intercollege photography, working his way to becoming “U of A’s photographer.”

Follow Zach and his party persona on Instagram and Twitter (@moonmanmedia1) to stay updated on all the latest projects and events from this media maven to watch.

TOP LEFT/RIGHT: The C5 x Sol Republic beer pong event at Skrillex’s Good Times mini-music festival at during Miami’s Winter Music Conference, the week leading up to Ultra Music Festival.

TOP ABOVE: Moon with EDM big-wig Skrillex in Miami.

BOTTOM: Moon with C5 founder and best friend, plus superstar DJ Steve Aoki.

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Global community takes center stage on Earth Day PARKER RECHSTEINER // SCENE EDITOR

Tuesday is Earth Day, a holiday dedicated to raising environmental awareness around the world.

It seems like Earth Day has been around forever, but it is actually a relatively young holiday. The first Earth Day was in 1970, born out of the 1960s spirit of protest, change and the popularity of “Silent Spring,” a bestselling book about pesticide use by Rachel Carson, published in 1962. The holiday is the brainchild of Senator Gaylord Nelson, a Democrat from Wisconsin.

Nelson was inspired by the grassroots opposition to the war in Vietnam, and wanted to refocus the energy of those efforts towards the preservation of the environment. According to earthday.org, on the first Earth Day, “20 million Americans took to the streets, parks and auditoriums to demonstrate for a sustainable environment in massive coast-to-coast rallies”.

Earth Day has grown over the years, and is now celebrated in over 150 countries

after going global in 1990. The day of awareness has stayed relevant by adopting a yearly theme on par for the current needs of our planet, which this year is “Green Cities.” In response to increasingly concentrated populations, a focus on building educated, sustainable communities has been established by the Earth Day Network, the organization that now coordinates the international holiday.

In Illinois, the Department of Natural Resources is hosting “Earth Day in the Parks,” during which students and teachers will travel to parks and learn about environmental stewardship.

At COD, the Environmental Club is screening “Gasland II,” a documentary concerning the environmental impacts of hydraulic fracturing in an effort to educate the student body on the controversial mining technique. Additionally, the Chemistry Bonding Club is hosting an Earth Day poster contest to encourage creative thinking about environmental stewardship.

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NEW-STALGIA CAROLINE KOCH // MANAGING EDITOR

After the invention of the “CD,” vinyl records were left only for collectors, DJs, producers and rock ‘n’ rollers recanting the glory days. But not anymore. With physical record sales up 32 percent in 2013, its highest performance ever, twentysomethings are leading a serious vinyl revival.

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or the first time since Apple launched the music world into a Jetson’s like future with the release of the iTunes Store, digital record sales dropped last year.

In a totally unlikely comeback though, vinyl records are flying off the shelves like an affordable version of Pharrell’s goofy hat, despite most consumers being Spotify and Pandora subscribers. With smart consumers streaming and overall album sales falling about 8 percent from 2012, Nielsen SoundScan reports vinyl sales grew from 4.5 million to 6 million units sold last year, a trend that most likely hasn’t even hit its stride.

It’s been a long time since the gramophone record days of the 1950s, when vinyl was first used to mass produce music, but walk into the nearest Urban Outfitters and you’ll find an entire section of the hipster apparel store dedicated to the classic format of today’s biggest names in music.

Up and comers are purchasing vinyl, claiming CDs sound archaic (“my dad listens to CDs…Why would I want to do that!?) while vinyl offers a blend of vintage and nouveau at the same time.

Records have always been associated with the likes of Led Zeppelin and Jimi Hendrix, but have also been the preferred format for dance music producers and DJs around the globe, even with the advent of compact discs.

Electronic music fever has largely contributed to this

surge in popularity - I’m looking at you Daft Punk - and LPs are experiencing a resurgence of necessity by a new generation.

Pro tip: LP stands for ‘long play,’ you’ll need to know that if you want to talk shop with seasoned music .

Not only are indie, dance and pop artists coming out “on vinyl” now, but the re release of everything from The Rolling Stones to The Kinks to The Cure is boosting sales, perhaps even more so than Justin Timberlake, Mumford and Sons and Disclosure.

At Urban Outfitters last week, the artists on prominent display were Fleetwood Mac, The Doors and Arcade Fire. I watched a 13-year-old in Converse sneakers run to her father and throw a fit about needing to leave the store with “Rumors.” She was cute, but I really wanted to high-five the dad for bringing her up on good tunes, something my parents made a priority in my upbringing. I can remember being in the car around age five and my mom would ask me, “who sings this song?”

Donning pigtails and bows I would cry out happily, “Steely Dan!” For me, music is as much a touchstone for family as Friday night out with the girls, and that comes with being raised on vinyl records.

In an unforeseen twist of events, old record collections have become decidedly rad, especially if they’re from your mom or roadie uncle who toured with youknow-who and can “barely remember” that one time he did that one thing.

The bridging of the technological gap between generations by music magnifies the universality of the art. To hear about someone’s album collection is to take a crash-course in human connectivity.

Age seems to vanish when phrases like “Oh man! I love this band! This is an awesome record!” ping pong for hours, constructing the ultimate storytime.

The ‘new’ popularity of vinyl records is a tribute to the music that will stand the test of time no matter what the trend to motown, blues and pioneers of rock and roll. To still be able to connect with the generation that lived through a time that shaped the music we listen to at Lollapalooza is not something to be taken for granted, but to enrich our listening skills.

It’s also not lost on me that the mainstream youth consumer is now rebounding a format of music that some might claim as a step backward for the Internet kids, or may place value on a exclamation like, “we did it first.” For today when the needle is dropped on a polyvinyl engraved disc, the sound can boom out of 2014 Bose surround sound speakers, a generational perk I’d say all music lovers can agree, rocks.

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OPINION

BACK at the MAC EVENTS CALENDAR

17 APRIL Pilobolus

18APRIL - 27 “The Dreams of Antigone” College Theater

25

APRIL

Spring Dance Concert

27

APRIL

DuPage Chorale

1 MAY Percussion Ensemble

3 MAY Capital Steps

4 MAY DuPage Community Concert Band

RECORD STORE DAY APRIL 19

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FOOD

A TASTE OF FILIPINO FAST FOOD

Jollibee’s bubbly logo graces the entrance of the eatery’s Houston location.

ALL PHOTOS BY JOASH MENCIAS

JOASH MENCIAS // NEWS EDITOR

Chickenjoy. Burger Steak. Halo-halo.

Chances are, most Chicagoans have never heard of such strangely named food items. However, that may soon change.

The Philippine Star reported in October that Jollibee, the ubiquitous fast food chain originating from the island nation, would soon bring its menu items to a yet undisclosed Chicago area location this year. Currently, Jollibee has 29 locations across the U.S.; 20 of them serving California. The eatery was also briefly featured in Anthony Bourdain’s CNN show last year, which described it as “oddly beautiful.”

While Jollibee does not truly embody traditional Filipino fare, the chain’s growth in America represents demand from Southeast Asia’s expatriates, and the latest trend for foodies.

Details Magazine wrote Filipino cuisine to be the “next great food trend,” and chef and TV-host Andrew Zimmern declared it one of the top 10 food trends of 2013.

I recently visited the chain’s newest location, 1,064 miles away in Houston over spring break.

(Full disclosure: I am Filipino, so I am a tad biased when describing how good everything tasted.)

How would I describe Jollibee? To put it simply, it’s a loose interpretation of American fast food blended with obvious Filipino influences.

And while it isn’t the greatest thing in the world (which some would disagree), it’s a little taste of home for many.

Let’s start with what the chain calls “America’s favorite Filipino fried chicken,” also known as Chickenjoy (it is the only Filipino fried chicken I’ve heard of ). This fried chicken doesn’t really taste like KFC or any typical fried chicken; it’s very juicy inside but not oily, and the hypercrisp breading isn’t too salty either. Chickenjoy is traditionally paired with “pancit palabok,” Filipino noodles with shrimp sauce, a brightly colored version of spaghetti or white rice. And of course, you must dip the fried chicken in the glorious gravy.

Another Jollibee recreation is the Yumbuger, a spin on the American hamburger. The most interesting one would have to be the Aloha

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Burger. What at first glance appears to be a typical beef patty with lettuce and a cheese slice packs a surprise twist upon first bite: savory bacon bits and a sweet slice of pineapple, topped with a dollop of a special mayonnaise.

For dessert, the chain serves a Filipino favorite called “halo-halo” - literally translated to “mix-mix” in English - which truly is a cup of saccharine awesomeness. Shaved ice is packed to the brim over red beans and an assortment of colorful, syrupy gelatinous cubes piled on the bottom of the cup. Milk is then poured over the ice, and to top it off, two scoops of ice cream and a chunk of flan.

For those who have never tried Filipino cuisine before, Jollibee could provide the gateway food into the country’s more traditional tastes and rich flavors. And for those who already know Filipino food, let’s roll out the carpet for Jollibee’s arrival.

Jollibee’s official mascot greets guests at their Houston location. Chicago may soon be home to the Filipino restaurant chain later this year.

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RANT

103-WORD RANT BOB MCCAFFREY // NEWS CONTRIBUTOR

I’m currently involved in two group projects, and couldn’t be more frustrated by how some students don’t pull their own weight. Their lack of effort is usually not because they’re incompetent, but they’re simply too lazy. They just coast along, never volunteering to help, knowing other members will pick up the slack. It’s called the 80/20 rule, meaning 80 percent of the work is done by only 20 percent of the people. So here’s a simple suggestion to us hard workers. Assign the weakest group members specific mundane tasks. Put them to work. Accept no excuses. Don’t get frustrated - get even!

SEND US YOUR 100 WORDS! Please provide your full name, age and major when sending your rant to editor@cod.edu

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LIAM GROGAN, HISTORY MAJOR AT LOYOLA

For Liam Grogan, transferring to Loyola from the College of DuPage was a breeze. From reviewing his transcripts to helping him line up financial aid, Loyola’s advisors helped Liam every step of the way.

And that let Liam focus on what matters most—getting his degree from one of the nation’s best universities.

Meet with us at the College of DuPage Table Visits: Feb. 20, Mar. 11, & Apr. 10, 10 AM–1 PM Learn more about transferring to Loyola at LUC.edu/transfer.

SEE WHAT ELSE LIAM HAS TO SAY ABOUT LOYOLA.

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REVIEW

WATCH: HBO

PARKER RECHSTEINER // SCENE EDITOR

“G GAME OF THRONES HBO

ame of Thrones” is back, and it’s better than ever. Continuing the themes of violence, sex and revenge that we’ve come to expect from HBO’s hit show, the first two episodes of the fourth season have been, for lack of a better word, intense.

The writing is still phenomenal; the first episode was written by series creator David Benioff and his writing partner D.B. Weiss.

On Sunday, however, George R. R. Martin, author of the “A Song of Ice and Fire” series upon which the TV show is based, wrote the episode. This should be a hint to those who haven’t watched the latest yet - Martin has contributed a single episode each season, all of which have been excellent.

Peter Dinklage still steals the show as Tyrion Lannister, and has already had several opportunities to show a versatility that hasn’t been displayed in the previous three seasons. Pornstar-turned-actor Sibel Kekilli also shines as his paramour Shae, as does 16-year-old Maisie

PARKER RECHSTEINER // SCENE EDITOR

SILICON VALLEY HBO

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Fans of “Office Space” and “Beavis and Butthead” have reason to celebrate. “Silicon Valley,” a new tech-centered comedy from Mike Judge, is a hit.

It’s the story of an awkward programmer named Richard and his lovable team of nerdy roommates as they navigate the birth of a tech startup. Sounds hilarious, doesn’t it? It’s not an entirely unique premise, but as always Judge goes about it in a way that appeals to anyone who has A) worked in an office, B) been over their head in any endeavor, or C) has a pulse.

Williams, channelling wild-child Arya Stark.

The fourth season has been established as a decided shift in the series. Many characters, such as Arya and Bran Stark, previously portrayed as weak, are finding their strength. Conversely, many invincible characters are showing their cracks, as is the case with the now maimed Jaime Lannister, who in a twist of dramatic irony must take on the world “single-handedly,” and the terrifying “Hound,” who now seems a bit more grumpy than evil.

A concern fans of the books have voiced is the departures the television series has taken from established events. Many minor characters have been removed, combined or changed in ways that seem minor, but due to the complex, interconnectivity of Martin’s stories would seem to have negative ramifications down the road. Luckily this is not an issue so far this season.

The changes that have been made have been for the better, or at least better for television.

There hasn’t been a controversial, “Greedo shoots first” change yet,

and due to the closeness Martin has with the production team, it doesn’t seem like there is cause to worry. Scenes like (minor spoilers ahead), the mock joust at the royal wedding, or Arya’s interactions last week with Polliver, while different than the books, serve a clear and reasonable narrative purpose. The little additions, like ‘Renly’ riding ‘Loras’ into battle, while not in the books, are hilarious nods to the fans who are paying close attention, which is perhaps the reason the series is so successful with both fans of the books and newcomers alike.

One thing is certain: George R. R. Martin is not to be trusted.

Anyone who has watched even the first season knows he has no trouble killing off beloved characters, and in many ways reserves the most gruesome deaths for the most undeserving. This season promises to be yet another roller coaster, so get a goblet of wine, pet your direwolf and remember to stay away from weddings.

From the first scene - Kid Rock performing for a sparse party of spindly, nearsighted, short-sleeve button down wearing power-nerds - it becomes clear that this is a show that embraces the absurd. The culture of “progressive at all costs” is satirized at every turn, with no one taking a break to point out the ridiculousness of it all.

Then there’s the protagonist Richard. In the first episode, he has a sort of Michael Cera-esque meekness, that is charming at first, but quickly becomes obnoxious.

By the end of the second episode though, he seems to find his voice,

a moment made more powerful by the awkwardness of every social interaction leading up to it.

There are a few moments for Judge fans, including a scene where employees have to prove their worth to a consultant that is reminiscent of “Office Space,” and many techie in-jokes, but the humor works even if you don’t get everything the first time through.

The acting is great as well, with Martin Starr (Bill from “Freaks and Geeks”) stealing the show as a Satanist network architect.

“Silicon Valley” may prove to be the can’t-miss comedy of this season.

COLBERT TO REPLACE LETTERMAN PARKER RECHSTEINER SCENE EDITOR

Stephen Colbert will replace David Letterman as the host of “The Late Show,” CBS released Thursday.

This comes one week after Letterman announced his plans to retire in 2015 on his April 3 show.

Leslie Moonves, president and CEO of CBS Corporation made the announcement himself.

“Stephen Colbert is one of the most inventive and respected forces on television,” said Moonves. “David Letterman’s legacy and accomplishments are an incredible source of pride for all of us here, and today’s announcement speaks to our commitment of upholding what he established for CBS in late night.”

The Peabody award-winning journalist’s current program on Comedy Central has aired 1300 episodes since 2005. Forthcoming separation from the network is not bitter though - the channel tweeted out their support shortly after the official announcement.

CBS say they have signed a five year contract with the “Colbert Report” superstar, and that while much of the creative direction is up in the air, the show will not change its title. Colbert, however, will be dropping the hyper-conservative, lovable-idiot character he’s played for the entirety of the Comedy Central show’s run.

In an interview with EW.com, CBS Entertainment Chairman Nina Tassler explained the choice saying, “He just is head and tails above everybody else and Dave is a very big seat to fill. We’re huge fans; he’s inspired and talented for all the obvious reasons.”

SPORTS

WRIGLEY GETS REMADE

ATHLETIC SCHEDULE APRIL

BASEBALL Wednesday 16 North Central // Away 2 p.m.

Thursday 17 Judson // Away 4 p.m.

Friday 18 Harper // Home 2 p.m.

SOFTBALL Thursday 24 Madison // Away 3 p.m.

PHOTO COURTESY OF CBS CHICAGO KELLY WEESE // SPORTS EDITOR

O

ne hundred years later this hallowed ground stands as the second oldest baseball stadium in the league. From the historic day games to the ravishing green ivy lining the outfield wall, Wrigley has seen a century of accomplishment and devastation.

Cubs owner Tom Ricketts wants to bring more excitement to the team in pursuit of winning a World Series Championship. Ricketts believes renovating the stadium will bring more revenue to the franchise and possibly player of household-name fame along with it.

The proposed $500 million renovation project was suppose to begin during the last offseason, but a standoff between team officials and rooftop clubs surrounding the park forced the project to postpone until the conclusion of this season.

The deal will feature several key improvements in an effort to keep Wrigley one of the top ballparks in the nation. The team proposed adding a 6,000 square-foot video board along with building an open-air plaza and hotel outside the stadium.

The video board is where the controversy begins. The jumbotron would be three times the size of the current

scoreboard, and placing it in left field could potentially block the view of bleachers on building roofs outside the stadium. The team also plans to add advertisement space and Wrigley Field signage that would block the rooftop view as well. Although team officials claim the ads would be seethrough, building owners have yet to reach a deal with the Cubs ensuring their view of the field is unimpeded.

As private owners of the team and Wrigley Field, the Cubs believe that they should be allowed to make any renovations necessary, especially since taxpayer money will not be used on the project.

Ricketts wants to win a championship in the historic ballpark, but if a deal isn’t reached with the rooftop clubs the owner has made threats to move the team elsewhere.

“Obviously there’s 100 years of history and we have to respect that,” Ricketts told ESPN Chicago, “You can’t just pretend Wrigley Field is another ballpark that’s built out in some suburb that no one cares about.”

Some loyal fans are wary that the proposed changes will take away from the history of the ballpark, but Cubs President Crane Kenney reassured fans by saying the project is merely a

renovation, and that they aren’t trying to make the park new.

“It’s actually trying to make Wrigley old,” Kenney told the Chicago Tribune. It’s hard to take that claim seriously when the proposed video board would be three basketball courts wide, but in Kenney’s defense, the team plans to recreate the green terra-cotta canopies, and bring back wrought-iron fencing part of Wrigley Field in the 30s.

Whether the Cubs get to complete the renovations or make the decision to move shouldn’t distract from Wrigley’s century long existence.

The ballpark should be celebrated for what it is, and the history should be remembered properly.

If Wrigley looks different next season, it will just add to the history that will be remembered on its second centennial birthday. In 1987, the Chicago City Council was opposed to the Cubs building lights for the stadium.

People weren’t accepting of a change back then and still aren’t today. What’s so wrong with adding a new video board and some signs? All baseball fans will still have a sentimental connection to Wrigley Field, even if you are a Sox or Cards fan.

Happy Birthday Wrigley.

Friday 25 South Suburban // Home 3 p.m.

Saturday 26 Kankakee // Away 12 p.m.

TRACK Thursday 17 Cougar Invitational at Concordia University 10:30 a.m.

Friday 25 - 26 Regional Championship at Illinois College TBA

TENNIS Thursday 17 Prairie State // Home 2:45 p.m.

Friday 25 - 26 Region IV Tournament at Moraine Valley TBA

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Professional relationships grow stronger. But you might still need to ease some problems with someone in your personal life. One way could be to try to be less rigid in your views.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You might be too close to that perplexing personal situation to even attempt to make a rational decision about it right now. Stepping back could help you gain a wider perspective.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Being asked to choose between the positions of two friends is an unfair imposition on you. It’s best to reject the “demands” and insist they try harder to work things out on their own.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A change of mind about a workplace decision might be called for once you hear more arguments, pro and con. A personal event suddenly takes an unexpected (but pleasant!) turn.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Romance once again looms large for single Leos and Leonas, with Cupid favoring Taurus and Libra to inspire those warm and fuzzy Leonine feelings. Expect another workplace change.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A surprise gift -- and, happily, with no strings attached -- could come just when you need it to avoid a delay in getting your project done. Expect education to dominate the week.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Someone close to you might ask for your support as she or he faces a demanding personal challenge. Offer it, by all means. But be careful you don’t neglect your own needs at this time.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) An unexpected development could put your relationship with a partner or spouse to an emotionally demanding test. But your determination to get to the truth should save the day.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A recent agreement appears to be coming apart over the surfacing of unexpected complications. You might need to have expert advice on how to resolve the situation.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Your keen business sense helps you get to the truth about a suspicious business deal.

Expect to have many colleagues rally to support your efforts in this important matter.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Someone who once moved in and out of your life through the years might now want to come back in on a more permanent basis.

Give yourself a lot of time to weigh your decision.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Showing frustration over a delayed workplace decision might get someone’s attention, but not necessarily make him or her move any sooner. Best advice would be to be patient and wait it out.

BORN THIS WEEK: You are drawn to excitement and enjoy fast-tempo music, with the more brass, the better. (c) 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.