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INDEX NEWS
OPINION
4 ‘Denial of service’ hits campus Internet
10 Black History Month needs marketing
FEATURES
SPORTS
7 Pride sponsors speed 12 Chap baseball dating mixer swinging into full gear 9 Your Academy Awards guide
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NEWS
Campus Internet attacked, perpetrator unknown TAIRA ALABI NEWS EDITOR
College of DuPage students who use their laptops, cellphones and iPads may have noticed the campus Internet was down several times last week. The college received several denial of service attacks, ac-
cording to Charles Currier, vice president of information technology. “Basically, somebody hit our website with millions of hits in the space of three minutes,” Currier said. COD’s online system is not designed to handle that many hits. As a result, users were blocked from using
the school Internet and accessing crucial services like Blackboard and the school email system. Currier and his team are working to find out who exactly is attacking COD’s Internet service. “I would like students to know that we have involved the law enforcement,” Cur-
rier said. Until officials know exactly who is attacking COD’s internet service, the attacks cannot be stopped. “We are doing everything in our power to alleviate it,” Currier said. While COD is at-risk of more attacks until the attackers are found, Currier
wanted to reassure students their personal data is in safe hands. “There have been no data breaches,” Currier said. Whoever is attacking the school could face legal charges. And if the perpetrator were a student, they could face expulsion from COD.
Last December, two students from St. Charles East High School carried out similar attacks. This resulted in a lack of service for the entire St. Charles school district and the involvement of the FBI. The students were eventually caught and expelled from the school district. Email: news@cod.edu
College diversity center focuses on black students Diversity push includes Black History Month, new student alliance TAIRA ALABI NEWS EDITOR
Home to more than 2,000 African-American students and founded during the heat of the civil rights movement, College of DuPage’s new center for diversity and inclusion has formally celebrated Black History Month for the first time. The college’s efforts to recognize the black community came out of a realization that DuPage County was changing, according to David Swope Sr., interim director of diversity and inclusion. “They were trying to reach a more diverse group of students,” Swope said. “The college realized that they had to make themselves more welcoming and more in tune to the diverse group of students that they serve.” Swope said that while the center for diversity and inclusion initially aims to focus on African-American students, he eventually wants to affect all students on campus. “We want to make sure
COD can speak to all students, all cultures, and all backgrounds,” Swope said. “Diversity is more than just an ’ethnic’ thing. But, with any initiative there is always a starting point.” Earl Dowling, vice president for student affairs, said that from an enrollment standpoint, COD was losing out on talented African-American students. “Black history is American history. I think we all realized [celebrating Black History Month] was the right thing to do,” Dowling added. Black History Month has been recognized in the U.S. since 1976 when the federal government expanded Black History Week to a month. Zach Harvey, a first year criminal justice major, said finding out that it took COD almost 40 years to formally celebrate Black History month left him astonished. “It was surprising,” Harvey said. “I just hope that they can continue it after we all leave.”
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A group of students at an African-American Student Alliance meeting.
Harvey took the action of continuing the trend into his own hands. Harvey is a member of a newly formed club, the African-American Student Alliance, or AASA. “I definitely want to see this club succeed,” Harvey said. Karlesia Toney-Pickett, a second-year elementary education major and member of AASA, also
believes that the club can be beneficial to the community. “It is beneficiary not just to me but also to others as well,” Toney-Pickett said. While attendance for the some of COD’s Black History Month events has been noticeably low, student-led efforts have fared better. Last Friday, the AASA held its first meeting and received a higher
turnout than expected. Students of different ethnicities gathered together in a classroom as they enjoyed pizza and learned more about a club that is the only one of its kind on campus. Many students were glad to see COD had a club that represented students of diverse backgrounds. Adamma Ihemeson, a first-year nursing stu-
dent, said joining the club helped her feel more a part of the community. “I was hoping there was going to be a club for African-Americans,” Ihemeson said. “I haven’t really been involved in things like this before.” Getting more involved in college is something that Matt Powell, a firstyear business major, said inspired him to help organize the club. “I almost regretted not being more involved in high school,” Powell said. “Doing that here is a pretty cool thing.” For Swope, seeing students get involved is more than just a bullet point on an agenda or sentence in a job description; it is a personal calling. Swope graduated from Howard University with a degree in architecture and engineering. He found that talking to students and seeing them reach their potential was where his heart was. “Students have a lot to continued on page 5
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TAIRA’S TRENDS
Jon Stewart, Drake and other topics
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Jon Stewart will leave Comedy Central this year.
Too busy studying to keep up with the top trends this week? Join The Courier News Editor as she rounds up notable trending topics near and far in Taira’s Trends. #SNL40 - This Sunday marked the 40th anniversary of “Saturday Night Live,” featuring an all-star lineup featuring some of the show’s former cast members including Will Ferrell, Eddie Murphy, Chris Rock, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler.
#JonStewartLeavesDailyShow - On Feb.10, Jon Stewart announced he will be stepping down from his position at “The Daily Show” later in the year. Fans of the Comedy Central news satire were sad to see their beloved host leave the show. Comedy Central has announced in a statement that though Stewart is stepping down, the show will continue on for “years to come.”
#MuslimLivesMatter On Feb.10, suspect Craig Stephen Hicks entered an apartment complex and killed his next door neighbors Deah Shaddy Barakat, Yusor Mohammad Abu-Salha and Razan Mohammad Abu-Salha, allegedly over a parking space. The deaths sparked outcry and questions over media coverage if the shooter had been Muslim. Activists took to Twitter with the hashtag #muslimlivesmatter, to bring awareness to inequalities Muslims have faced since 9/11.
#Ifyourereadingthisitstoolate - Drake released a surprise mixtape aptly titled, ‘If You’re Reading This, It’s Too Late,” in the wee hours of Feb. 12. The 17-song mixtape comes over a year after his last album “Nothing Was The Same” and exactly six years after his first mixtape, ‘So Far Gone.’ The album pays homage to his hometown of Toronto (also known as the “6”) featuring tracks like ‘6 God’ and ‘6 Man’, and features from Lil Wayne and Travis $cott.
#Breudergate - State legislators and taxpayers are still upset over President Robert Breuder’s $763,000 severance package. Last week, state senate Democrats launched a subcommittee to investigate executive compensation in public institutions. The next board of trustees meeting will happen Feb. 19.Expect more news from the fallout over Breuder’s retirement and more in the next couple of days. -Taira Alabi
continued from page 4 offer [to society],” Swope said. “To show them that, you have to get them engaged. To do that you have to encourage them, and that is what I plan on doing.” Gloria Roark, a first-year nursing student and one of the leaders AASA, sees potential in encouraging students by supporting them. “With added support from peers, students will do better in school and bring us closer together as a community,” Roark said. “We accept anyone and everyone,” Roark added. “it is all just about celebrating culture.” As Black History Month draws to a close, Swope hopes the message of diversity is something that will live on in the halls on campus for much longer than February’s 28 days. “People are diverse because they are different,” Swope said. “What makes us stronger is when we can galvanize diversity and give everyone a platform.”
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A Taste of History 12 to 1 p.m., Feb. 18, Cafeteria The cafeteria will serve a pulled pork meal in celebration of African-American cuisine. Film Festival 3:30 to 6 p.m., Feb. 19, MAC 153 A film examining African-American life and culture will be presented. DuPage County and the Underground Railroad 6 p.m., Feb. 21, SRC 2000 Historical researcher Glennette Tilley Turner will discuss the role DuPage Country played in the Underground Railroad. Closing Program 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Feb. 26, SSC Culture, dance and the arts will be on display at the closing program of Black History Month.
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F E AT U R E S
Pride Alliance hosts speed dating mixer with no expectations. “At a school of over 30,000 students, you never know who the hell will show up,” Murphy explained. When walking in, some hovered at the sides of the room, not sure if parKELLY WYNNE/COURIER ticipating was right for them. Student Luis Diego KELLY WYNNE was curious to see how FEATURES EDITOR the event worked before deciding if he should jump In celebration of Valenin. He felt that the setting tine’s Day, Pride Alliance wasn’t an unrealistic way to hosted their third annual make a connection. Speed Dating event. The “I think the best poshourlong lunch social focused on bringing people sible outcome would be actually finding someone together for friendship or the occasional love connec- and starting to date,” said Diego. “I definitely think tion. Entering into the event, it’s possible.” As the clock struck noon, no attendee seemed to daters arranged themselves know what to think. Exaround two large tables, set pectations were nonexistent for most, as many just with battery powered canhoped to have a good time. dles and bowls full of iceSeveral seemed to be more breaker questions. Questions included prompts excited for the free pizza like, “What do you do than for the possibility of during thunderstorms?” true love. and “Sweet, sour, spicy or Student Mark Murphy bitter food, and why?” For came into the experience
those who didn’t know the person opposite them, the pre-written questions helped provide an instant conversation starter. Each “couple” was given two minutes to talk before the alarm sounded and they were required to rotate to the next person. Although the mixer was originally designed with Valentine’s Day in mind, over the years Pride Alliance has seen friendships blossom from the opportunity. Many student life regulars already knew each other coming into the event, so sitting in an otherwise nerve-wracking situation didn’t seem too stressful. “All of us are friends here, so it’s all in good fun,” said Paolo Mazza. “In the past I’ve gotten a few numbers, but it’s all for fun.” Counselor Dana Thompson has aided Pride Alliance in the mixer all three years and sees the opportunity as a way to
get to know those in the surrounding college community that attendees may not get the chance to meet otherwise. “I think a lot of people really associate the whole ‘speed dating’ term with actual dating, but I look at
it as more of a friendship mixer,” said Thompson. “It’s all about getting to know others.” The event brought in over 50 speed daters and lasted the full hour allotted. Because of the overwhelming turnout
staying steady throughout the past three years, Pride Alliance plans to continue the tradition next year. Email: features@cod.edu Twitter: @kellywynne23
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Pride Alliance member Austin Grissom explains the basics of speed dating at the College of DuPage on Feb. 13.
TIPS FOR SPEED DATING Dress to impress
Don’t be shy
Come prepared
Be open-minded
Have fun
Attendees owned the room with their individual styles. Wear something that makes you feel like yourself in whatever will make you feel confident. Being true to yourself is the key to having a good time and possibly making a connection.
You only get two minutes to make sure your “date” gets to know a little about you, so speak up! Ask questions and be open when answering them.
Although icebreaker questions are usually provided, it’s never a bad idea to have some questions of your own ready. Think about what you want to know about the individuals you meet and go from there.
So you sit down and the person across from you isn’t quite your type. That doesn’t mean there isn’t a potential for at least a friendship. Take the time to get to know the other person before writing them off as someone you wouldn’t get along with.
Don’t take yourself too seriously. Chances are many of the people you’ll meet are nervous, so take the initiative to shake off the nerves and laugh a little. Bring a sense of humor and a light attitude to the conversation. You will be sure to have a good time while making it a little more relaxing for each of your dates. 18 February 2015 // codcourier.org // 7
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REVIEW
‘Cake’ falls short of potential rewrote her life. Although the heartbreak is never fully elucidated, viewers come KELLY WYNNE FEATURES EDITOR to assume the narrative through brief references I was excited to see and Claire’s full body scars, “Cake,” partially because sparingly framed by the of my love for Jennifer camera. Aniston, but also because As the movie begins it of the emotionally raw is made almost immediconcept that was portrayed ately apparent that Claire in the trailers. When I left has a serious prescription the theater, I was disapdrug addiction and has pointed by the failure to had trouble coming to pull together the storyline terms with her immobility. in a way that would aid the This causes her to have a sentimentality of the film. bitter outlook and heartThe movie follows the less attitude towards most day-to-day life of a woman everyone that crosses her named Claire Simmons path. (Aniston), battling chronic As the movie goes on, pain, as well as coming to Claire begins to have terms with a tragedy that visions of a young woman
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from her support group, Nina (Anna Kendrick), who committed suicide. The visions propel her into a deep obsession with the woman’s story, as well as the family Nina left behind. “Cake” focuses on tugging at viewers emotionally in small stretches of deep sentiment, but lacks an overall focus. As moviegoers observe the path that Claire takes, there are no events that jump out as major turning points. Those which seem to be life altering prove to be just bumps in the road as the plot fails to pull together the emotional impact on not only Claire, but the
characters surrounding her. The fault was in the failure to articulate interpersonal relationships, while the script gave too much attention to the dramatics. Unlikely friendships formed throughout the film, all of which viewers could anticipate accelerating. At the end I was left feeling unsatisfied with the state of most of the film’s relationships. Too often a character would enter the picture as an important part of Claire’s life, never to be seen in the plotline again. For example, within the first twenty minutes of the film, Claire is seen as the mistress to a handyman
working at her house. After his departure from her home he is never seen again, pushing out any possibility of a major story advancement. Similar holes are found with a man related to Claire’s accident as well as Claire’s ex husband, leaving certain scenes feeling pointless and looking like a way to fill space. The focus on true, raw depression was the best part of the movie. The concept was not over glamorized in any way. I feel the overall argument of the movie would have been much more powerful to viewers if it had only tied in the effects of Claire’s emotions on
those other than Claire and occasionally her caregiver. The movie, as is, was tear-jerking but the questions left with viewers acted as a barrier blocking the possibility to really feel for Claire throughout each breakdown. That’s not to discredit the acting abilities of those involved. Each character portrayed exactly whom they were supposed to. Aniston embodied a lifesick, depressive woman in such a beautiful way, giving her resume even more of an impressive line up. The shortcomings were completely in the writing and the multiple missed opportunities in direction. Email: features@cod.edu Twitter: @kellywynne23
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ACADEMY AWARDS | 7:30 P.M., FEB. 22 on ABC
Your guide to Oscar Sunday JOASH MENCIAS EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Judging from recent telecasts, this year’s Academy Awards will sure contribute to the pop culture zeitgeist. The culminating event of the awards season will take place Feb. 22. Here a couple of things to look out for.
honors the past few weeks. “American Sniper” and “The Imitation Game” have also made waves at the box office. It is difficult to make a firm prediction, so we will actually have to wait until the ceremony to see which film takes home the big prize. Harris to host
vious emcee duties at the Tony and Emmy Awards, Harris use his musicality to his advantage. Harris will perform an original number written by the composers responsible for that ubiquitous song “Let It Go.” Musical performances
group The Lonely Island, singing “Everything is Awesome” from “The Lego Movie.” Following their performance at the Grammy Awards, we’ll see John Legend and Common present the socially relevant song “Glory” from “Selma.” Aside from original song nominees, multiple artists will join the ceremony for special musical numbers. Jennifer Hudson, Anna Kendrick, Jack Black and Lady Gaga are expected to appear on the Oscars A.M.P.A.S. stage. Neil Patrick Harris, as pictured above, will host the 87th
Host Neil Patrick Harris may not trump Ellen DeGeneres’ well-received act last year, but he’ll sure make an impressive attempt to make some buzz. Based on his pre-
Speaking of music, viewers at home can watch performances of each contender in the original song category. Perhaps the most exciting act will come from electronic duo Tegan & Sara with parody
Predictions
PICTURE
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ANIMATED FEATURE
ORIGINAL SONG
Who will win and who we’re rooting for
Will win: “Birdman” Rooting for: “Boyhood”
Will win: Eddie Redmayne Rooting for: Eddie Redmayne
Will win: Julianne Moore Rooting for: Rosamund Pike
Will win: “How toTrainYour Dragon 2” Rooting for: “Big Hero 6”
Will win: “Glory” from “Selma” Rooting for: “Everything is Awesome” from “The Lego Movie”
A close race for best picture “Boyhood” seemed to be the one to beat. However, “Birdman” has raked in critical industry guild
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OPINION
Black History Month needs greater push for 11 percent, and African-Americans account for roughly 5 percent. College of DuPage has similar student demographics, with slightly different proportions. Here is a breakdown of race at the college, according to the 2013 COD Factbook: 55 percent identify as white, 21 percent as Hispanic, 10 percent as Asian and 7.5 percent as African-American. So what does this say about our county and, more specifically, our school? Well, for starters, we’ve grown significantly in both size and diversity. The more people who move to DuPage County wondering: how far have and, subsequently, the we come? more people who attend About five decades ago, COD, the more diverse DuPage County was white. our community becomes. As in, all white. We are However, we still have a known as a county built on long way to go when it the concept of white-flight, comes to celebrating all the shift of the white races and cultures. population as a result Take for example, the of African-Americans Black History Month moving into their neighcelebrations happening borhoods. Today, diversity on campus right now. The is more apparent here than college definitely did its ever before. According to part in planning events to the U.S. Census Bureau, honor African-American the majority of the popula- culture — the school hosttion of DuPage County is ed a film festival, an art white at nearly 70 percent, exhibit, a daylong celebrawith the second highest tion, and other events to being Hispanics at nearly recognize African Amer14 percent. Asians account icans and their cultural
BLACK HISTORY MONTH Ernest Hemingway once said Oak Park is “a place of broad lawns and narrow minds.” Granted, this was sometime in the early 20th century, when racism was about as common as breathing, but that doesn’t mean it’s not still true. There may not be “whites only” signs hung on bathroom doors, but there’s still a significant amount of white privilege on a nationwide level. And while Oak Park isn’t actually located in DuPage County, it isn’t that far off, and a number of College of DuPage students live there. This leaves us
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background. Despite these actions taken by COD, there was still an issue that plagued the festivities. Looking around during any number of the events on the roster for Black History Month, it was easy to tell what was missing: attendance. Some faculty members were present and even a few board members could be seen, but few students seemed to even know about the celebration taking place around them. The problem didn’t lie in the content of the events; it was the lack of marketing and outreach to students that made the school’s efforts go to waste. Perhaps this wouldn’t have been a problem if there had been more effort put forth to spread the word of these activities. Classes that focus on culture, race and ethnicity could have offered extra credit to students who attended one of the events, or even entire classes could have taken part. As for marketing, there was hardly any noticeable push of information other than a few sheets of computer-paper sized posters hung sporadically throughout the halls and a full-page advertisement in this newspaper. This isn’t a
Looking around during any number of the events on the roster for Black History Month, it was easy to tell what was missing: attendance.
petty complaint when one takes into consideration the numerous ways the school could have boosted attendance for something so important. Keep in mind most students did not receive one email message regarding Black History Month activities, at least through the student email system. It’s subtle, and not at all intentional, but the oppression is there. This sort of oversight in advertising led to a failure in properly celebrating diversity and culture within our school and county, and when dealing with these issues, an oversight means everything. While the administration was so focused on what the events would be, they forgot to publicize them sufficiently and, thus, they became essentially insignificant. The same can be said about the school’s lack of recognition of other cultures that don’t have a month dedicated to
them; the college makes no public effort to honor their heritage. If diversity is celebrated and no one is there to experience it, did the celebration really happen? What we are still lacking in racial recognition can be fixed quite easily, but that isn’t to say it’s a small issue. Minorities of all races and ethnicities are discriminated against every day all around the country, and that doesn’t exclude DuPage County or COD. It’s tempting to dance around the topic because of its sensitivity, but it’s more important to address the problem head-on. The only way to increase awareness and change perceptions of others and their cultures is to educate ourselves. To reference Hemingway, we shouldn’t rest until our minds are as open and broad as our lawns.
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Baseball team swings into gear JAMES KAY SPORTS EDITOR
Even with below zero temperatures being a daily occurrence and snow covering the baseball diamond, the baseball team is preparing for their upcoming season. The team finished with a 23-20 record last year, which was the first time they had finished with a record over .500 in six years. They hope to build off that success from last year since they have added depth to an already deep roster. Out of the 36 players on their team, 18 of them are pitchers, which gives head coach Kevin Tyrrell many options to turn to. “On the mound this is the deepest we have ever been,” said Tyrrell. “I can actually see 10 to 12 guys starting games for us at different times in the season.” Since last season, the
team has added two pitchers who previously played at the division I level (Wiatt Trautwein and Steve Waldrop) to go along with two returning sophomore pitchers, Tomas Aguilar and Jason Adams. In the mix to be one of the top four starting pitchers is sophomore Mike Hansen who spent the majority of his season at third base last season. With all of the talent surrounding the rotation they plan on using an eight-man rotation over the span of their 56-game season. The team’s lineup is also full of consistent hitters who have had previous success at the NJCAA level. Ritchie O’Neal finished seventh in the nation in hitting last year sporting a .460 batting average. Tyrell also expects a lot from his centerfielder, Elias
Perez, who was first team all-region last year and also hit over .400 for the Chaparrals. Even with a roster that is poised to make noise in the playoffs, the Chaparrals aren’t getting too cocky as they know that their conference rival Madison has been the powerhouse of the conference for the last decade. Madison is a division II team which gives them the upper hand since they can offer scholarships to high school prospects. It would be a surprise if they didn’t rank nationally in the top four teams since they usually construct a competitive roster. Even though Madison has won the past seven conference titles, Tyrrell is more concentrated on his team’s trip to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Every year, the team takes
a trip down south to begin their season since the temperatures give them a chance to play in a warmer atmosphere. The teams the Chaparrals play in South Carolina are a mixture of division I and II teams who have been able to practice year-round unlike COD. Still Tyrrell believes this will be a good test for his team. “I think it will be a good test of character,” said Tyrrell. “We might not win a game down there but it will be interesting to see who steps up and plays at that level from day one and see who backs down. That’s why we schedule it this way. We like to play really good teams early so we know who we can count on and who we can’t and to see who will step up and be a leader.” Usually the team travels
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Javier Martines, Chaparral baseball player, at preseason practice at the College of DuPage on Feb. 17.
to New Orleans to play against top tier southern baseball programs but due to the inconsistency in the weather and lack of artificial fields, Tyrrell chose to go to Myrtle Beach. With high expectations and a new baseball season upon us, Tyrrell sounds encouraged about this year’s team.
“This is the most talented we have ever been by far but that only gets you so far,” said Tyrrell. “It’s anyone’s guess but talent-wise, we have the potential to do something special this year.”
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Larry Doby: The American League’s Jackie Robinson JAMES KAY SPORTS EDITOR
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Many of us know the story of Jackie Robinson and how he was able to break the color barrier in Major League Baseball. Few know of the other African-American player who was playing at the same time as Robinson. His name was Larry Doby. Doby began his career in the Negro Leagues at age 17 and thrived despite being one of the youngest players in the league. He
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helped lead his team, the Newark Eagles, to the championship in 1946. This caught the eye of Cleveland Indians owner, Bill Veeck, who signed Doby for $15,000 in 1947. He was the first player to go directly from the Negro Leagues to the Majors. Unfortunately, Doby wasn’t able to enjoy all the perks of being a professional ballplayer. Segregation was still tolerated
at this time, which forced Doby to sleep at different hotels and eat at other restaurants than his teammates. Even in the ballpark he was chastised. Fans would yell racial slurs at him when he was hitting while also throwing broken bottles at him when he was playing center field. Despite all of the distractions on and off the field, Doby was able to tune out the bigoted audience and play
his game. In 1948, the Cleveland Indians won the World Series thanks to Doby’s efforts. He compiled at .318 batting average while also hitting a 2-run home run in game four to put the Indians ahead in the series. He was the first African-American to hit a home run in the World Series and the first to a win a title. His career didn’t stop
there. Doby would go on to be a 7-time all-star, lead the league in homers twice and finish in the top fifteen for the MVP award three times. According to Baseball-Reference.com Doby had five different seasons where he drove in 100 runs to go along with his eight seasons of hitting 20 or more home runs. He retired with a .283 batting average while hitting 253 home runs in his 13-year continued on page 13
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continued from page 12 stint in the majors. So why was Doby not in the same spotlight Jackie Robinson was in at this time? Statistically, yes, Robinson was a better player and his accomplishments speak for themselves but Doby was also tearing up the league during the same period as Robinson. They both withstood the pressures of being professional African-American athletes in a segregated society, but for some reason Robinson
takes all the glory. To put Doby’s lack recognition into perspective here is a fun fact: Jackie Robinson was elected into the Hall of Fame in 1962. Doby on the other hand was elected into the hall in 1998. Robinson entered the league 11 weeks before Doby signed with the Indians. This is not a significant difference in time. Maybe if Doby had followed Robinson’s lead a couple years after Robinson had already debuted with the Dodg-
ers, we could make the argument that Doby wasn’t a pioneer. To leave him out of the Hall of Fame for 34 years after he retired is crime since he had fought the same battle Robinson did years prior. Don’t get me wrong, Robinson was a more electrifying player to watch. He stole bases, played three different positions and won the World Series in a time where New York was still the powerhouse of the baseball world. But
being a civil rights figure in history isn’t all about how athletic you are or what great teams you played for. It’s about perseverance and the mental mindset of being bigger than the ones who want to take away an entire race’s inherent worth and dignity. Larry Doby deserves just as much credit as Jackie Robinson gets from the entire baseball world and the rest of us who reflect on our heroes during Black History Month. Email: sports@cod.edu
Penalize Jackie Robinson’s coaching staff, not the team members BEN GROTE SPORTS REPORTER
In the past week, news of Chicago’s own Jackie Robinson West Little League team and their U.S. title being stripped from them surfaced on media outlets. While everyone has a different opinion on this issue, one thing is certain; the adults in charge of the team were the ones who knowingly and willingly broke the rules to gain an unfair advantage for their team. For those who don’t know why the team was stripped of its US title months after winning, it’s because the coaches falsified a boundary map, saying that some of its players lived in areas where they actually didn’t. This means that the team would be able to have a larger recruiting area, which gives
them a larger selection of athletes that could potentially play. Despite this horrible news for many Chicagoans, many people are standing together, saying that the team members of the Jackie Robinson Little League team still are world champions in their eyes. Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel even went as far as making championship rings for the team members, which will be presented to them sometime in the next month. A very meaningful gesture from Chicago’s mayor helps illustrate how important this team’s success was when it came to bringing together a sense of community. Another talked about subject in this heavily
debated decision is that the timing for this revoking of awards could not have been worse considering that we’re in the middle of Black History Month. A time to celebrate African-Americans’ contributions to the United States, it’s very hard to see an all African-American baseball team be stripped of their title, making them feel as if their work was all for nothing. While the team technically did have an advantage over its competitors, many people argue, and for good reason that the athletes themselves shouldn’t be affected by the Little League’s decision to strip away the Little League World Series title. A series of poor decisions made by
a coaches and parents who values winning too much was the reason why their kids’ are now suffering. Instead, there should’ve been a decision that focuses more on penalizing the coaching staff instead of the young kids that tried their hardest to be the best in the world. Penalizing the kids sends a message to all young athletes around the world that are aspiring to be their greatest, that an error made by other people can ruin your hard work. Stripping this team of their title is unfair to them, and completely demeans all of their effort they have put in to winning the World Series.
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5 TIPS FOR MANAGING LIFE Get ahead in your life with these five super helpful tips. KELLY WYNNE FEATURES EDITOR
Technology can be addicting. It isn’t hard to spend hours scrolling through social media with no real direction. Take a moment to think: how is this time really benefiting you? Try to give yourself a few hours a day with no screen time. This includes phone, computer and TV. You’ll be amazed at how much you get accomplished while giving yourself some peace and quiet from constant notifications. You might even come to see you can continue on with your day without seeing posts of what your 8th grade BFF had for lunch.
2 Grow your mind
It can be easy to become consumed by schoolwork and forget the reason you’re actually working so hard. Don’t forget that college is just a phase helping you to achieve the best possible future. Find a way to help your mind grow. Read a book with bigger words or learn a foreign language. Check out www.duolingo.com for free language lessons. Both options are low pressure, but will help expand your mind in a way beneficial to yourself, as well as any future profession. Communication is key, so take the time to rise above everyday language qualifications.
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Time to relax is one College schedules can be thing, but letting go of your stress may take demanding, and of course another activity. Of course, it’s important to make time for the people in your working out can help you to get healthy, but it can life. Make sure you don’t spread yourself too thin. If also help your mental state. you work a job, or multiple, Go for a run to clear your mind, of join a yoga class you may find it difficult to get back to your center. to squeeze in time for everything you want to do. Either activity will give you a break from the stress Make sure you give yourof schoolwork as well as self at least a few hours a remind you to breathe, week to catch up on your literally and figuratively. DVR recordings or find new music. You don’t have You’ll be amazed at the results you’ll see both to have an entire free day physically and mentalto find a little time to do ly just by adding a few something you love to do. workout breaks into your Don’t forget to kick off weekly routine. your shoes and relax once and a while.
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With the amount of time you have dedicated to school and growing as a person, make sure you find time for new experiences. Take a car ride on a lazy Sunday and explore a town you’ve never seen before. Who knows, maybe you’ll find a new jewelry store or an indie record shop that fits your style perfectly. Take a train ride to Chicago and go for dinner, just for a change of scenery. Check out a museum schedule, as most of them have free admission days throughout each month. The Art Institute even provides weekly free admission after 5 p.m. Thursdays. No matter what you like to do, there is an escape within reach, you just have to be willing to take it.
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