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EDITOR IN CHIEF Ashlee Berner
INDEX NEWS
OPINION
3 Collins talks campus 9 Gun control is still security an issue
NEWS EDITOR Kelly Wynne OPINION EDITOR Maggie Curran FEATURES EDITOR Bridget Kingston SPORTS EDITOR Lucas Koprowski COPY & DESIGN EDITOR James Kay PHOTO EDITOR Bethany Berg STAFF WRITER Emily Lorenz NEWSROOM 630-942-2683 ADVISER Jim Fuller fullerj103@cod.edu
FEATURES
SPORTS
5 Euro film festival winners
11 Men’s soccer takes on Robert Morris
6 Chew on this: A vegitarian makes her way back to eating meat
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NEWS
Collins talks campus security
COD pays respect to Umpqua Community College KELLY WYNNE NEWS EDITOR
Ten community college students lost their lives at the hand of a fellow student on Thursday Oct. 1. Community colleges all around the country have come together in order to support and mourn the loss of the students, College of DuPage included. On Monday Oct. 5, hundreds of students and faculty honored the lost lives by signing a banner to be sent to the school. Around 100 students and faculty members also participated in a moment of silence at the college’s fountain and dropped their heads in respect. The tragedy struck a heartstring for many on
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COD’s campus, reminding students and faculty that similar calamities can happen any time or place. Acting Interim President Joseph Collins spoke of the event and it’s connection to COD. “There is nothing about Umpqua that deserves this tragedy,” said Collins. “It’s especially disturbing for us. Umpqua shares the same initiative we have.” Collins and COD security are dedicated to keeping campus safe, especially in the onset of the Umpqua tragedy. “This kind of event, unfortunately, could happen anywhere,” said Collins. “We live in an open society
where if someone wanted to do that, it’s hard to stop. I think College of DuPage is one of the better prepared campuses.” COD has an upper hand in emergency situations because of the on-campus police department who know the school well. The 20 campus officers have regular drills based on theoretical emergency situations. Collins also explained the new electronic lock system found on classroom doors. In order to unlock, faculty must swipe an ID card. In an emergency situation, all campus doors can be locked from a remote location.
Emergency handbooks can be found in every classroom outlining what students and faculty should do in case of a wide variety of disasters. Students should read the handbooks at their convenience. If no other guide, students should remember that in the case of an active shooter, the options are to run, shelter or fight back. Training sessions on the handbook are being offered to faculty this month. Information on the dates and locations of these sessions can be found by emailing tlc@cod.edu.
Emergency Handbooks can be found in every classroom. Here is a segment from the Workplace Violence page. Gunfire/Weapons Observed 1. If gunfire is heard, seek refuge in an area that can be locked from within if possible. Choose a room without windows or stay out of sight from room windows. Hide quietly and remain hidden in the room. 2. If possible, in Glen Ellyn call the campus police at ext. 2000; other locations dial Police at “911.” If it is safe to do so, stay on the line with the dispatcher. 3. Take no action to intervene.
Do tragedies like this ever make you question your own safety on campus?
4. Other locations should, in addition to dialing “911,” call the campus police at (630) 942-2000.
Explosion/Bomb Immediately evacuate the building using established evacuation routes. Account for all building or room occupants. Do not disturb, move or touch any suspicious boxes or packages.
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“Definitely. We’re college students on a public campus.
“Yeah. No one expects it to happen where they feel safe. It can happen anywhere.”
“I don’t really think about it. I try not to.”
“My initial reaction would be yes, but you never think it will happen to you.”
In Glen Ellyn call campus police, ext. 2000, or dial “911” at other locations. If the police line is busy after a second attempt, dial “911” for assistance. Provide as much information as possible, and if it is safe to do so, stay on the line with the dispatcher. Other locations should, in addition to dialing “911,” call campus police on campus at (630) 942-2000.
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NEWS
COD evacuates due to bomb threat Students return to classes Tuesday with unease
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Text messages that were sent to students regarding the bomb threat on Oct. 5.
College of DuPage dealt with a bomb threat on Monday, Oct. 5. The threat came just hours after the school held a moment of silence and day-long banner signing for Umpqua Community College, which fell to tragedy last week. The threat was received just before 6 p.m. when A COD campus police officer answered a phone call detailing that a number of
backpacks had been left around campus with explosives. The school was evacuated shortly after. Many students left their belongings behind, thinking the alarm was nothing but a routine fire drill. It was not until students were outside that they realized the interruption was more serious. All registered to COD’s emergency system received brief texts and phone calls
explaining that there was a threat on campus around 7 p.m. Just before 10:30 p.m., subscribers received a follow-up notification that campus would operate during it’s normal hours on Tuesday, Oct. 6. COD police as well as the Glen Ellyn police department searched the school with a bomb-sniffing dog team. Nothing was found and the incident passed as a false alarm.
In an interview with the Chicago Tribune, Frank Napolitano, board trustee, explained that it is necessary to be overly cautious. Those who spoke with press and police all seemed to agree. Acting Interim President Joseph Collins felt that the college took all necessary precautions at the time of the incident. “Based on the occurrence last week in Oregon, I believe our response was appropriate,” said Collins. “While the inconvenience for many of our staff and students was an issue, first and foremost we have to be concerned about everyone’s safety.” Many students who attended school on Tuesday reported feeling on edge after being notified of the prior night’s events. COD student Rachel Arnold commented that just the sound of a routine tornado siren made her
nervous and uneasy. “They should have closed school today,” said Arnold. Brittany Vandergrift agreed with Arnold’s statement, adding “What’s gonna stop someone from bringing the same backpack in today.” COD student Karina Procopio also felt unsettled knowing that COD is a public campus. “It’s so open,” said Procopio. “Anyone can come in.” Joseph Moore, vice president of marketing and communications, sent out an email to all students and faculty Tuesday morning detailing the event and providing support to those who felt threatened. “Fortunately, last night’s threat was determined to be a hoax, but we will always err on the side of caution when it comes to the safety of our students and employees,” said Moore in an email.” Keeping our
campus a safe place for everyone is the utmost concern of our COD Police Department. We will continue to evaluate our existing emergency operations plan and work to communicate this information to the college community.” Collins and the COD police department have taken this event seriously and will continue to brainstorm ways to keep the college safe. “We will conduct a debriefing with the Police Department to see what improvements we can make in our response to the bomb threat.” Moore’s email also included that anyone having trouble dealing with the incident can visit with a counselor on campus. Counselors will be available on a drop-in basis Monday-Thursday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuition decrease saves taxpayers 5 percent EMILY LORENZ STAFF WRITER
College of DuPage board of directors passed the Fiscal Year 2016 (FY2016) budget plan on Sept. 28th, dictating that tuition for all COD students, starting in the Spring 2016 semester, will be $5 less. This means that the price per credit hour will go from $140 to $135, saving the average part time student roughly $60 per semester. From 2011 to 2015, COD has collected $126
million dollars from taxpayers and students paying tuition. All of the money being brought into the school was based off of estimate numbers of what the school thought they would need to stay open and running to the highest standards, “creating fluff in the schools budget that was unnecessary,” stated Kathy Hamilton, chairwoman of the board, during the last Sept. meeting.
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This lowering of tuition also means that COD will rank lower in a state wide price comparison with other schools. COD was the eighth highest priced school out of community colleges in Illinois, compared to Harper college in Palatine, Illinois, whose annual tuition is $4,391, and compared to Spoon River College in Canton, Illinois annual fee of $5,440. After this decrease,
it will be tied for 10th with two other schools. The board also plans to give a 3 percent pay increase to all COD workers “across the board.” Doctor Joseph Collins, acting interim president of COD, feels that even though there will be cuts, none will make an impact on any aspect academically that COD has to offer its students. What will be cut has still not been deter-
mined. Hamilton states that the board aims to have as much public involvement as possible, and plans to keep the public taxpayers informed as to what their money will be going towards. According to the board's research, by cutting tuition by $5 a credit hour, it will cut property taxes by over four million, or about 5 percent, for the taxpayers.
The board made a 33 percent cut to COD’s deficit, bringing it down from $16 million to $11 million. The board plans to use the funds in COD’s bank account, which currently holds over $200 million, to “help protect ourselves from Springfield’s impasse,” stated Hamilton during the meeting.
F E AT U R E S
Students explore horror and romance through foreign language BRIDGET KINGSTON FEATURES EDITOR
Filmmaking and foreign language merged fluently during the 2015 Short Film Contest that took place throughout the week of Sept. 28. As part of College of DuPage’s Euro Film Fest, sponsored by the European Studies Committee, the contest encouraged individual students, clubs or groups to submit two to three-minute short films in a foreign language with English subtitles. The winners were announced on Oct. 1, marking the end of the Euro Film Fest. First place winner Spencer Blake already knew the
ropes to filmmaking and foreign language when submitting his film this year; he won first place two years ago at the 2013 Short Film Contest. His film “Out of The Darkness,” spoken in German with English subtitles, grasped the viewer's interest with a lighthearted take on the horror genre. The short film captured a man’s comedic struggle with an apparition, featuring plenty of dark alleyways, knives and pumpkins. “I wanted to tackle a theme like horror, especially with it being October and Halloween,” Blake
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said. The entire filming and editing process only took a total of two days; three hours to shoot the footage, and another hour to edit. A third year student at COD, Blake has been studying German for five years and intends on majoring in it after he completes his Associates Degree. Second year student Grace Holmen took home the award for second place, with her Italian spoken short film “The Dream.” Capturing the chemistry and cliche of love at first sight in a coffee shop, Holmen threw a twist in her
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short film by making the main character wake up at the end, realizing his entire encounter with his ideal girl was just a dream. Not only wanting to showcase the Italian language in her film, Holmen wanted to capture some of the true essence of Italian culture. “My first thought when I thought of Italy was Italian coffee, which left me with ‘ok what can I do with that?’ That lead to the idea of a coffee shop, and I ended up with this idea of a cheesy coffee shop romance,” Holem said on her inspiration for the film.
Encouraged by her Italian 1101 teacher, Professor Pagnucci, Holmen wasn’t aware of the contest until two days before the deadline. She jumped at the chance anyway, spending one day working on the storyline and the script, and another day filming and editing. She studied Italian briefly in high school, and recently took it up again at COD. Filmmaking is more of a hobby for Holmen; something she doesn't necessarily want to major in but still enjoys doing. “I’ll definitely keep it in my back pocket,” Holmen said.
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“The Dream” was her first short film, as well as the first time she’s written a script and a storyline, in Italian none-the-less. The annual COD Euro Film Fest consisted of presentations of different foreign language films throughout the week of Sept. 28, including a pre-film introduction and post-film discussion. The final film, Italian “Johnny Stecchino” was shown after the Short Film Contest winners, selected by the European Studies Committee, were announced.
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Chew on this Vegetarian tackles fear of eating meat
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I have never eaten a steak in my life, up until this past week, that is. I’ve had some rational as well as irrational fears of eating meat for as long as I can remember. Pair that fact with one too many documentaries on animal cruelty and horrors of the meat industry, and you get my current level of meat consumption- nonexistent. However, low energy and scattered focus have been a few of the annoyances I’ve been dealing with lately, and I knew the lack of substantial protein in my diet was playing a huge role. Being an effective, healthy vegetarian requires a lot of time and effort; from thoughtfully planning meals to spending time making them beforehand. Previously this was never a problem, as I had plenty of time and energy to put forth into creating an interesting, healthy diet for myself. Then college and life happened and I just have not been able to give my body the proper nourishment it needs. So for one week, I decided to challenge my beliefs, however rational or irrational they may be, and
reintroduce meat into my diet. There have been other times in the past that I’ve introduced meat back into my diet, but I’ve usually just stuck to the bare minimum- turkey or chicken, made only in the comfort and safety of my own home by my own mother. After deciding to take a break from my yearlong vegetarian streak, I figured I might as well get the most out this opportunity and go as full out as possible. Of course, it would be utterly senseless of me to all of sudden shock my body with heaps of foreign meat every day. This week was intended to expand my mind and my taste buds, not land me in the hospital with a vile case of food poisoning. So with the intention of getting some much needed protein into my body at reasonable doses, I dug into the week without my usual restrictions and concerns, and thoroughly surprised myself along the way. Obstacle one: The Cheeseburger. I got an Angus beef burger with white cheddar cheese and the whole rest of the works. It was absolutely delicious.
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I can’t deny it. I’ve eaten a burger or two in the past, so I had a pretty good idea of what to expect. All was going well until I realized the center was still slightly pink- a huge issue for me. The whole idea that I have trouble stomaching the fact that I am eating an animal is only magnified when I think the meat is undercooked. I asked for it to be well done; charred if we’re going to get specific. This is one of my most prominent irrational fears of meat, because people eat rare meat all the time and turn out just fine. So I decided to stick it out and quiet my mind as opposed to running out the door in disbelief of what I just ate. I survived, and I got to eat a yummy burger out of it. Unexpected obstacle two: Beef Tendons. Yes, you read that correctly. I just happened to stumble upon an authentic Chinese food market and decided to get a bowl of beef tendon soup, because why not. Just the sight of fat on meat makes me cringe, so the fact that I was able to nonchalantly stomach beef tendons is beyond me. Granted I did only eat a few bites of the actual tendon, and not without a few moments of hesitation. I think my mind was already so much more relaxed and open after the cheeseburger incident that I was up for anything. The only thing you need to know about beef tendons is that they’re slimy, squishy, and have the consistency of what one could imagine chunky cartilage filled
Jell-O to have. If I was able to get past the texture I definitely would’ve been able to eat more, as they had a surprisingly pleasant taste. Obstacle three: Steak. This was the big one for me, having never eaten it before. The very things that people seem to love about steak, the thickness, the juiciness, the richness, are the very ideas that have kept me running in the other direction all this time. There’s really nothing too appealing about a big slab of meat to me, but I knew if there was ever a time to try it, this week was it. Unfortunately, all of my predispositions reigned true. I was only able to muster a few bites; the flavor was so unfamiliarly rich and intense. Why my taste buds enjoyed beef tendons more than a high quality rib-eye steak truly is over my head. Will steak become a regular aspect of my diet? No. Will I ever eat beef tendons again? I highly doubt it. I was, however, able to let go of my fears and misconceptions about meat and open my mind (and my mouth) to the possibility of discovering interesting, new food. In all honesty I will probably end up sticking with home cooked chicken for now. At least I have a better idea of what’s out there and what I could have potentially missed out on. Instead of saying I’ve never eaten steak before, I can now say I’ve eaten beef tendons.
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Spooky suburbs Your guide to exploring Chicagoland’s most infamous haunts KELLY WYNNE NEWS EDITOR
there is always an “off ” feeling on campus, the feeling heaviest Oct.-Nov.
Sunrise Park-
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881 W Struckman Blvd., Bartlett, IL
The Red Geranium, an abandoned home in downtown Naperville, only a 15 minute drive from campus.
October is my favorite month of the year. Not only do I love the feeling of fall, but I love the idea of having a whole month dedicated to creepy things like hauntings and horror movies. I have put together a list of some of the most notorious hauntings in the Chicago suburbs. All are easily accessible, so whether an amateur ghost hunter or skeptic, you can try your luck at these locations if you choose. Be sure to check with property owners before conducting an investigation at any location, as you can be fined with trespassing.
Bachelor’s Grove Cemetery6385 W 143rd St., Midlothian, IL The 82-plot cemetery may be small, but is infamous nation-wide for its hauntings. The true hauntings of the cemetery are said to come from the lagoon that borders it, used in the 1920’s and 30’s as a prime mob meet-up spot and body dumping location. Many visiting the location have reported seeing a lady in white sitting on a gravestone. This common sighting has even been photographed. An
old farmhouse has been said to appear at the end of the road along with a farmer himself calling out from a distance. Visitors report hearing strange sounds and witnessing colored balls of light hovering over the lagoon at all times of day. Bachelor’s Grove Cemetery is open to the public during the day. Police patrol the grounds at night, but you can find a tour to take you into the heart of the hauntings past dark. The cemetery is open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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5700 College Rd., Lisle, IL The university is said to be haunted by multiple spirits. Former residence hall, Benedictine Hall, was closed due to the amount of unwanted paranormal experiences faced by its residents. It is said that a clergyman haunts the 4th floor and the 5th once housed a student exorcism. Many students and faculty also report seeing a little boy in a blue t-shirt and shorts running around campus. His outfit does not change no matter what the weather. Students have reported that
Sunrise Park is reported to be a historical place of many rather morbid activities. The most famous of these is the story of a man who lived near the park in the 1800s who murdered children. He then scattered their bones around the park. Both the man and his victims are said to roam the park. Many, especially children, report feeling a tingling sensation and the feeling of a hand on the back of their neck. The park was also said to have been a location for Ku Klux Klan members to hold rituals and burnings. Now, some have reported seeing a “demon dog” running through the park. This dog is said to have the face of a human and is interpreted as a manifestation of a demon.
Resurrection MaryArcher and Terrace Dr., Justice, IL We’ve all heard the urban legend of Resurrection Mary. In case you haven’t, the story goes that young and beautiful Mary was killed in a hit and run accident on Archer Ave after leaving a party at the Oh Henry Ballroom. Since the 1930s, countless
people have witnessed her ghost in the form of a hitchhiker. Many stop their cars when they see her, only to find that no one is there. Some have reported driving her along Archer Ave., when she disappears from sight at the cemetery. Oh Henry Ballroom, now called Willowbrook Ballroom, is also said to be a hotspot for Mary’s ghost.
The Red Geranium W Benton Ave., Naperville, IL The house, currently abandoned, has had countless owners, all claiming to have had paranormal experiences. The presence pestered homeowners with moving and taking objects, the most dramatic being in the 1990’s when a homeowner reported that the painting she had been working on for weeks was suddenly blank. Psychics visiting the house have picked up on the story of a severely depressed man who botched an attempt at suicide. While slowly dying, he realized that all he wanted was to live. Eerie feelings and a heavy, dark atmosphere can be felt when standing near the stove. While this house is boarded up and off limits to the public, Naperville ghost hunters have gained access and will occasionally take tours to the home.
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BOOK REVIEW
“Why Not Me?” was made for you, whoever you are MAGGIE CURRAN OPINION EDITOR
With chapters titled “(Minor) Fame Has Changed Me” and “4 a.m. Worries”, Mindy Kaling graciously allows yet another look into her fast-paced, charming, and utterly hilarious life in her second memoir, “Why Not Me?”. From the very first line, one can’t help but read every pop culture reference in Kaling’s iconic voice, best known from her televisions characters Kelly Kapoor on “The Office” and Mindy Lahiri on “The Mindy Project”. The introduction begins by detailing Kaling’s experience as a desperate seventh grader hoping to bribe other students into being her friend by offering them Skittles. From there,
Kaling covers everything from her complicated relationship with screenwriter and actor B.J. Novak, her fears and anxiety working in television, to living life as a “bad sport.” If you can’t find a single chapter that speaks to you or makes you laugh out loud, you haven’t looked hard enough. Readers of Kaling’s first memoir, “Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns)”, can expect new, yet related material in her second autobiography. While her first book focused more on her rise to “minor” fame, “Why Not Me?” spends more time focused on Kaling’s current and future endeavors. While Kaling does
share some valuable life lessons, the memoir is more comedy than anything else. Even someone who doesn’t watch her Hulu series “The Mindy Project” can find humor in her day-in-thelife-esque chapter, which documents Kaling’s typical workday. Readers will walk away from this book with a newfound respect for those working in television. Although she lives a comfortable, often luxurious lifestyle in L.A., Kaling doesn’t spare the details about the pressures of Hollywood and the disappointments that even accomplished writers like her can face. What makes this book different from the typical it’s-hard-to-be-a-
celebrity rant is that Kaling acknowledges how small her problems really seem to the rest of the world by saying, outright, just how good she knows she has it. Kaling is a writer and star of her own television series and has hired many of her closest friends to work with her. In her own words, she considers herself “the Rod Blagojevich of television,” which is funny in any way someone could interpret that. And, of course, every page has at least three lines that will make you laugh or wish you were as clever and intelligent as Kaling. Though the tone of the memoir is lighthearted and conversational, there
are some profoundly insightful viewpoints on a variety of topics. On the surface, Kaling is a chubby, minority, female comedian who often wears polka dots and knows less about sports than a Disney princess. Yet fans of her know that she is so much more than meets the eye. Kaling is a Dartmouth graduate with a hate for weddings, a love for McDonald’s, and no filter. If that doesn’t pull you in and convince you to head over to the nearest Target to buy her book, I’m not sure what will. Maybe I’m biased, as someone who’s loved every show or film Kaling has worked on, but “Why Not Me?” speaks to
more than just my narrow demographic. Women of essentially any age, who have watched television in the last decade, will love every pop culture reference sprinkled generously on every page. That much is a given. But even men, especially those who enjoyed “The Office”, will also get something out of Kaling’s experience on the show and may even gain some insight into the female psyche while they’re at it. What I’m trying to say is: don’t judge the book by its feminine powder-blue cover, because when it comes to wit, humor, and insight, few hold a candle to “Why Not Me?”.
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OPINION
America is greater than the sum of its shootings Since the beginning of 2015, a mere ten months ago, there have been 297 mass shootings in the U.S, and 45 of those were school shootings. The most recent, which occurred last Thursday at Umpqua Community College in Oregon, resulted in the deaths of 10 people and injured over 20. Can we please stop pretending that gun violence isn’t a problem? Not too long ago, gun violence, and more specifically school shootings, certainly existed but were rare. In April of 1999, when the Columbine High School massacre occurred, it shook our nation. The tragedy is largely credited with sparking the nationwide debate on gun control in the U.S. Since then, the events haven’t gotten any less tragic, but certainly receive less attention. The more shootings that occur, the less shocking they become to us. What would have received weeks of coverage years ago now only gets hours of coverage or none
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at all, and the shootings are merely added to the growing list of horrific events in the U.S. The only school shooting that received nearly the same amount of national focus as Columbine was the infamous shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in December of 2012 that killed 20 students and six adults. Even the recent Umpqua shooting has been pushed aside in the media and the public’s mind. We’re becoming immune to the issue, and that’s the most dangerous
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part of the problem. Some shootings don’t receive any attention at all because so many occur that there is no possible way to keep up. Since Sandy Hook, there has been nearly one school shooting per week in America. Instead of addressing each of them to further prove a need for stricter gun control, we look past them, and it has to end. Currently, there are huge differences across state borders concerning gun laws. However, every state
has some sort of limitations on the Constitutional right to bear arms. The dynamic of American gun laws is fairly complicated, but in short, those considered mentally unstable, convicted of a felony, dishonorably discharged from the Armed Forces, who are perpetrators of domestic violence, or under the age of 18 cannot purchase a firearm. Those who are qualified but under the age of 21 cannot purchase any firearm other than a shotgun or rifle. For the most part, these
restrictions are generally accepted. But it isn’t enough. Violent, unstable people still manage to get their hands on firearms, both legally and illegally. The least we could do is initiate stricter background checks, limit the sale of automatic weapons, or even raise the minimum age to purchase guns. At this point, it isn’t about political views or personal opinions. It’s about saving lives. Guns may not kill people on their own, but people with guns have a much easier
time killing, and killing many more, than those without them. We aren’t claiming to have all the answers, but we do know that something must be done. It used to be that a person had to be walking alone down a dark alley to fear being shot, but that isn’t the case anymore. We aren’t safe while seeing a movie, going to church, or even learning at school. We are at the point where a website called “Mass Shooting Tracker” exists in order to keep count of every person shot in a mass shooting in the U.S. We are at the point where more young Americans die annually from guns than cars. We are at the point where we can’t debate any longer. We must act, and act soon. Immunity to gun violence is acceptance of gun violence, and America is a greater nation than the sum of its shootings.
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OPINION
PHOTO POLL MAGGIE CURRAN OPINION EDITOR
In light of the recent Umpqua Community College shooting, do you think that we need to increase gun control in America?
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No, gun control is fine the way it is.
Yes, we need to ban firearms altogether.
Yes, we need to increase restrictions on owning firearms.
Yes, we need to increase restrictions on owning firearms.
No, we need less gun control.
No, gun control is fine the way it is.
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Chaparral Men’s Soccer Dominates Robert Morris-Lake County Wins 10-0; Improves to 7-3-1 LUCAS KOPROWSKI SPORTS EDITOR
Chaparral Men’s soccer decimated Robert Morris-Lake County 10-0 at the College of DuPage on Oct. 3. Chaparral Head Coach Jim Kelly thought this game wasn’t a test of the team’s actual ability. “It wasn’t much of a game; they didn’t give us any competition,” said Kelly. “It was a waste of a game, really.” Robert Morris-Lake County had so many problems with the team that it seemed like the Chaparrals were on a completely different
league. First off, Robert Morris had very few substitutes, which leaves a giant toll on the player’s stamina and stunts performance on the field. There were multiple stoppage of play for Robert Morris for players due to minor injuries, substituting one and the others powering through their pain. Secondly, their defense was more of a carnival show than an organized group of players. For example, at the 23”, the COD squad rushed the defense from the left
side of the field towards the goal. When DuPage reached the front of the goal inside the box, the ball slipped from their possession and a Robert Morris defensive back attempted a wide open goal kick to get the ball out of their defensive zone. The player completely missed the ball that was right in front of him, making the crowd audibly laugh and allowing Chaparral player #16, Cody Dilworth, to crank it to the back of the net, increasing COD’s lead to 5-0.
Even if they had substitutes, this match wouldn’t have been much of a challenge, due to six of the 10 goals being made by the Chaparral squad within the first 26 minutes of the match. By the 30 minute mark of the game, COD substituted the entire team with their second string substitutes, leaving their less experienced players to score another four goals by the end of the match. Even though this match wasn’t much of a show of COD’s skill
level, the team has had an impressive season so far of 7-3-1 overall and 3-1 at conference. Although the team has had an overall successful record, Coach Kelly has a different idea of how the team is doing. “We’ve been kind of up and down. We’ve got to improve quickly, or we’ll have a problem,” said Kelly. “We’ve been a bit inconsistent so far, so hopefully we’ll get things turned around for the playoffs. It’s a similar situation to last year, where we were just kind of
stuck in a rut; and when we actually needed to play the kids got better quickly and we did well in the playoffs. This year we have to do the same thing.” Chaparral Men’s soccer plays next at home against one of our region’s powerhouse teams, Morton Community College, on Thursday, Oct. 8.
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Cross Country Strives for Nationals LUCAS KOPROWSKI SPORTS EDITOR
Although being a rebuilding year for both of the teams, the Men’s and Women’s Cross Country team at the College of DuPage are building up a national qualifying squad that is planning to upset their regional counterparts for a spot in the National Championship race in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Head coach Matt Wilhite has been working with this group of mostly freshman all season, and has high hopes after their last race at the College of DuPage Invitational on Sept. 25. “We’ve been just kind of slowly growing back into where these kids can
develop with the potential that they all have,” said Wilhite. “This is a very young team, many freshman, and there’s a lot of potential and I think that they’re finally seeing the potential that they all have. They’re all working very hard to do well and make that goal of making it to the national qualification in Nov.” One of the top runners within the women’s team, sophomore Kotryna Staputyte, has been working hard this past season and has found her stride within her style. “Personally I’ve made a lot of improvements, especially this year,” said
Staputyte. “I really enjoy running, I’m enjoying the meets and I’m enjoying pacing myself during the whole process. While last year it was tiring and I was exhausted from running, but I’m really enjoying it.” In the early season, the women’s side had a complication with not having enough players to compete as a team, but has gotten past that with finally having seven players on the team to be able to compete as a team. “I think we had sort of a rough start with not having enough girls, but now we have a full team, so that helps a lot with the dynamic,” said
Staputyte. On the Men’s side, the team has been successful with some very strong athletes leading the pack. “Our number one for most of the season has been Logan Fraker from Iowa. He went to Davenport Central Community High School and has developed a lot as an athlete. Last week was the first time this season he wasn’t the top finisher, now that our number one and two are starting to race and get healthy again,” said Wilhite. At the COD Invitational, Fraker placed 58th overall and had a time of 28:38 in the 5-mile race.
“In terms of improvements, it’s gone really well,” said Fraker. “I still have a few goals I want to accomplish, but I think that if I stay on track, like I have been, I will accomplish them.” Looking to the future, Wilhite looks to use this month as a training intense part of the season that will help them make that final push to nationals. “Our next race isn’t till Oct. 17 at Sauk Valley. We will have a couple of kids that have been struggling with injuries this season race at Benedictine on Oct. 9,” said Wilhite. “For the most part, most of the
team will take this three week break and will up the mileage in the training and up the confidence, then go into Sauk Valley and run some nice races. Then we’ll have a weekend off where we’ll go up to the regional course and do a couple of workouts up there, and then regionals at Harper on Oct. 31.” After the regional race on Oct. 31, the members of the team that qualify for nationals will occur Nov. 14 in Fort Dodge, Iowa.
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SPORTS
Fantasy Football Week Five: Buy or sell JAMES KAY DESIGN EDITOR
With every NFL season comes a fantasy season full of disappointment and surprises. With a litany of injuries so far this season, many fantasy owners have had to adjust their lineups and hang their hopes on the waiver-wire. All it takes is one acquisition to turn your season around, as C.J. Anderson and Justin Forsett proved last season. The following is an outline of who you should consider adding and whose hype you must ignore as the season progresses. BUY Ronnie Hillman RB, Denver Broncos
There isn’t a way to put this lightly so I will just come out and say it: C.J. Anderson has sucked this season and has been the biggest disappointment amongst running backs thus far. It is now time to look elsewhere Anderson owners, and you may not have to look too far. Hillman has had only 18 carries the past two weeks, but has made the most of his limited action by tallying 116 yards while also finding the end zone twice. Yes, the inconsistent play of Denver’s running game is something to be wary of but starting running backs in fantasy football are invaluable, especially if you have been
disappointed by Anderson. Antonio Gates San Deigo Chargers, TE Rookie tight end Ladarius Green has filled in for Gates, who served his four game suspension for violating the NFL’s drug protocol. Green has had a fine season so far but lets be honest: he is no Antonio Gates. Gates had 12 touchdowns last season, which ranked first for tight ends and ninth amongst all players in the NFL. He also averaged six targets a game while hauling in 70 percent of those targets. Gates is still a productive player, and has a burning desire to prove he doesn’t need
PEDs to contribute on the field. There are many serviceable tight ends but the position lacks the star power that Gates flashed throughout his career. Rishard Matthews, WR I have never been a big fan of Ryan Tannehill (or any player on the Dolphins for that matter) but he seems to have settled into Miami’s three wide receiver offense. Matthews has flown under the radar this year, as he has compiled 278 receiving yards and three touchdowns. He ranks 12th amongst receivers in fantasy points, which should warrant some recognition from fantasy owners who lack
depth at wide receiver. The Dolphins did fire Head Coach Joe Philbin going into their byeweek, but this shouldn’t stop you from picking up Matthews. The Dolphins’ offense is not the reason they aren’t winning games; it is the defense that has been problematic, which has resulted in the firing of Philbin. Matthews shouldn’t be affected by the coaching change. Sell Andrew Luck, QB If you were to tell me that Andrew Luck was going to be the third worst quarterback in fantasy football this year, I would
have disregarded your opinion on every subject matter moving forward. Well…Luck IS the third worst quarterback in fantasy and suffered a shoulder injury last week. The Colt’s offensive line has been horrific this year and the beating that Luck takes every game won’t do him any service as he recovers from his shoulder injury. To put into perspective how bad Luck is this season, here is a stat that Bears fans will be shocked by. Luck has only two more fantasy points than JAY CUTLER! It is time to sell Luck and hope that you can receive a decent return for him.
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2015 Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015 HOMECOMING WEEK 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Student Services Center (SSC) Monday, Oct. 12
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