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COLLEGE OF DUPAGE STUDENT NEWSPAPER \\ 3 DECEMBER 2014 \\ VOLUME 48, ISSUE 13

SNAPPENING, HACKING, iCLOUD LEAKS: OH MY! Recent hackings of private pictures and information serves as a reminder to use social media responsibly IN FEATURES | PAGE 9 >

EDITORIAL

WINTER OUTLOOK

HOLIDAYS

Tea Party takeover at COD would be too radical

Should we expect polar vortexes and blizzards soon?

Ways to give back this holiday season at COD

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EDITOR IN CHIEF Joash Mencias OPINION EDITOR Parker Rechsteiner FEATURES EDITOR Kelly Wynne SPORTS EDITOR Ben Grote COPY & DESIGN EDITOR Ashlee Berner PHOTO EDITOR Lucas Koprowski

INDEX NEWS

OPINION

4 Winter outlook seems average

10 Tea Party takeover would be too radical

FEATURES

SPORTS

6 Giving back this holiday season

12 Meet a COD’s aspiring sportscaster

9 ‘Snappening’ serves as cautionary tale

COFFEE BREAK

13 Five tips and more

Reporter Taira Alabi

C O R R E C T I O N S & C L A R I F I C AT I O N S NEWSROOM 630-942-2683 ADVISER Jim Fuller fullerj103@cod.edu

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ON THE COVER ABOVE: Snapchat art by Joash Mencias. BELOW: A snowy scene on campus. Photo by Joash Mencias.

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NEWS

NEWS BRIEFS

Winter may be average, forecasters say

COD students perform at MAC College of DuPage’s student music groups have a set of performances at the McAninch Arts Center’s Belushi Performance Hall. The DuPage Community Jazz ensemble performs Dec. 4 and the DuPage Chorale performs Dec. 7. The concerts take place at 7:30 p.m. on both days. Tickets are available either through the MAC’s website, atthemac.org, or at the ticket office.

Daliah Mehdi to speak at COD Pride Alliance will host Daliah Mehdi from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. on Dec. 5 in the Student Services Center room 3245. Mehdi is the chief clinical officer for the Chicago AID Foundation. Mehdi comes to College of DuPage as a part of the Pride Alliance’s speaker series.

Holiday Shop at the MAC Students can get into the holiday spirit this year with the Holiday Shop from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Dec. 6 at the McAninch Arts Center. The shop will feature holiday baked goods and gifts as well as a chance to have a picture with Santa Claus. Guests will also have an opportunity to purchase discounted tickets for upcoming MAC events.

Clint Black comes to COD Chart-topping country singer Clint Black will perform from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Dec. 12 at the McAninch Arts Center. The performance will feature original country Christmas music from Black. Tickets are available either through the MAC’s website, atthemac.org, or the MAC’S ticket office.

See something on campus? Say something about it. Send news tips to news@cod.edu.

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Snow and ice blanket the sidewalks at College of DuPage’s main campus on Nov. 24, 2014. Weather forecasters favor a near normal winter this year in terms of temperature and snowfall amounts.

Forecasters think winter may turn out normal but uncertainty still exists JOASH MENCIAS EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Winter made an early return as unseasonable cold and snow have gripped the Chicago area over the past few weeks. However, it is difficult to tell what’s in store for the rest of the season. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says there are “equal chances” average temperatures will remain above or below normal this winter in the Midwest. The Chicago branch of the National Weather Service expects a colder than normal winter. Local

A NORMAL WINTER IN CHICAGO Last year’s winter was the “worst winter in many people’s imagination,” said Paul Sirvatka, professor of meteorology. Weather forecasters now predict a more normal winter for the Chicago area, but what does that look like? Here are some figures to give an idea: Average High Temperatures DECEMBER | JANUARY | FEBRUARY

34.8°

31°

35.3°

Average Snowfall (in inches) DECEMBER | JANUARY | FEBRUARY

8.5

10.8

9.1

Source: National Weather Service

weather forecasters also predict slightly more snow than usual. However, the weather service says it does not mean the region will experience conditions like last year’s harsh winter. Paul Sirvatka, meteorology professor at College

of DuPage, echoes the uncertainty in the outlook for the upcoming season. “This year, there are such different signals,” Sirvatka said. “I don’t have a good feel for this winter.” The recent cold spell during November, with

temperatures averaging at least 7 degrees below normal, contributed to a cool year in Chicago, according to Sirvatka. However, November’s chilly air does not give a good indication to how cold the next couple of months could be. Sirvatka says the longterm outlook for the next three months is not clearcut, as the El Nino phenomenon is “proving to be difficult.” According to the NOAA, El Nino is an “ocean-atmospheric phenomenon...that affects global weather patterns.” The government’s outlook says this year’s El Nino is expected to be weak, meaning drought-stricken parts of the nation like California may not see the rain it needs. Locally, a weak El Nino could mean an average to slightly above average continued on page 5

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continued from page 4 amount of snowfall. Regardless of how harsh the winter turns out, Sirvatka encourages the public to be aware and prepared for hazardous weather this season. In the short term, warmer weather is on the way for the Chicago area. A recently issued short-term outlook from the weather service suggests above average temperatures could last through mid-December. Email: editor@cod.edu Twitter: @joashmencias

CAMPUS WEATHER View current weather observations, live video of the skies and radar through COD Meteorology’s Campus Weather website, weather.cod.edu/ campusweather.

How to prepare for winter Last winter’s extreme cold and snow showed how hazardous and costly the season can be. College of DuPage closed its doors eight times last winter due to the severe weather. Here are tips to prepare for winter weather: Sign up for alerts Students and staff can get emergency alerts through phone, email or text when the sign up at getrave.com/login/cod. Once registered, students and staff will get a notice if College of DuPage closes due to severe weather.

Bundle up and cover exposed skin No brainer here: wear warm, loose clothing in layers when going out in the cold. Prevent frostbite by covering exposed skin. Prepare an emergency kit Winter storms can trap people inside their homes. The weather service recommends people should have food, water and other emergency supplies to last three days. Cars should also be stocked with essentials, including blankets.

Sources: National Weather Service, College of DuPage, College of DuPage Meteorology Department

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

External audit of imprest account rejected JOASH MENCIAS EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

College of DuPage’s board of trustees unanimously rejected an external independent audit of the school’s imprest account during their monthly meeting in November. The independent audit, which would have cost the college $85,000, was intended to quiet qualms regarding COD’s imprest payments, each amounting to under $15,000. Over the past few months, conservative watchdog groups and concerned citizens alleged COD has funneled at least $95 million since 2009 through the imprest account. The trustees do not have to authorize payments under the account.

Citing the cost of the audit, Vice Chair Kathy Hamilton turned down the proposal. Hamilton suggested the trustees and public should be able to see payments from the imprest account for each month’s board meeting. “They just want transparency,” Hamilton asserted, pointing to concerned citizens attending the meeting. During the meeting, Trustee Dianne McGuire rebuked outside watchdog groups for feeding “misinformation” regarding COD’s finances and called for an end to “vicious, unwarranted attacks” on the administration.

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F E AT U R E S

COD Cares helps students bring cheer Opportunities to help give back this holiday season KELLY WYNNE FEATURES EDITOR

The season of giving is here, and one way that is sure to brighten your holidays is giving back. The stress of buying last minute gifts for your family and friends may be overwhelming, but doing something to help others may be the perfect way to bring you cheer, as well as benefit the recipients. Whether it’s leaving your mailman a small gift or shoveling your neighbors driveway free of charge, acts of kindness can make your holiday season feel worthwhile. This year, COD Cares, College of DuPage’s charity arm, has brought countless opportunities to campus. You don’t have to look far to find an organization to volunteer at or simply sign up to bring gifts to school. For a full list of opportunities visit cod.edu/about/ cod_cares/good_causes/ aspx. Giving Garland Project: If you have walked through the SSC atrium in the past few weeks, you have probably seen garlands hanging along the windows. By taking a tag from the garland, you promise to buy a gift of at least $25 for a teenager or elder who may not receive a present otherwise. The packages purchased by students will benefit teens and seniors from Metropolitan Family Services, as well as the Humanitarian Service Project. These gifts must be brought to the community relations office

in BIC 1645 by Wednesday Dec. 17. If you would like to join in on the whole celebration hosted by COD Cares, the “Giving Garland Holiday Event” will take place on Thursday Dec. 18. Bring your donations, and stay to watch “Elf ” while eating holiday cookies. Ugly holiday attire is encouraged; there will be a prize for the first 30 people to arrive in tacky sweaters and other creative outfits. For a full list of suggested donations, visit cod. edu/about/cod_cares/ good_causes.aspx. Once you have received a tag, email CODcares@cod.edu with the family number and child’s name. Volunteer Opportunities: COD Cares has partnered with many organizations for this holiday season, as the do year round. No matter what your personal hobbies are, you can find something on the list that will interest you. If you are athletic: Jingle Bell 5K: On Dec. 6, the 5K organizers are is looking for volunteers to run, walk or help with the event. All proceeds of the run will be donated to the Arthritis Foundation. The 5K is taking place in cities all across the country and so far has raised more than $5.1 million. Runners and walkers are encouraged to dress in holiday costumes, and jingle bells to their shoelaces. To join the Wheaton branch of the

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fundraiser, visit arthritis. org/get-involved/jinglebell-run. If you like to bake: Holiday Cookie Bakers: Advocate Hospice is looking for bakers to donate cookies throughout the month of December. Bakers can make whatever their heart desires and drop off their festively wrapped cookies between 8:30 a.m and 5 p.m from Dec. 8 to 24 at their Downers Grove location. Cookies should be baked

in quantities two or three dozen and will benefit Advocate Hospice’s terminally ill patients, as well as their families. To go directly to the volunteer page, visit olunteermatch.org/search/ opp779040.jsp. If you like to help those less fortunate: DuPage Pads and Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans: Both DuPage PADS and Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans help

to shelter those without a home of their own. This is especially important in the winter, due to Chicago’s ever changing temperatures. DuPage PADS travels from location to location, but is always looking for volunteers to help set up beds, serve meals, or help clean after visitors leave. Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans in Wheaton provides housing options and services available to U.S. veterans of any era. They

are looking for volunteers to help serve meals, as well as perform other tasks like painting and landscaping. Jobs may vary by season. To find opportunities at DuPage PADS, visit dupagepads.org/solutions/ volunteer/. To find opportunities at Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans, visit helpaveteran.org/volunteer.htm.

For a full list of volunteer opportunities this season, visit http://www.cod.edu/about/cod_cares/good_causes.aspx.

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College is a stressful time for students of all academic levels. Lack of sleep and little time for non-academic endeavors are common side effects, leading to irritable personalities and habitual lifestyles. The common myth that students can find happiness only in academic success and social status can be broken, and a new resource is being promoted to assist people of all ages in finding joy.

A happiness campaign has been globally launched hoping to brighten the lives of people around the world. The 100 Days of Happiness Foundation encourages people of all ages to join and share one picture per day of something that makes them happy. This could be as simple as a picture from the first snow of the season or that Starbucks drink you almost posted on Instagram. The foundation keeps

track of pictures posted by participants on social media platforms by using the hashtag, #100happydays. Those with a more creative idea, or who want to keep their pictures further out of the public eye, have the option to come up with a hashtag of their own as long as they mention it when registering. If a participant wishes to keep pictures private, email submissions are also accepted. At the â&#x20AC;&#x153;finish line,â&#x20AC;? continued on page 9

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‘Snappening’ serves as reminder to be cautious online TAIRA ALABI REPORTER

While the backdrop of a snowy winter wonderland may seem like the perfect setting for your next selfie, students may want to think twice about what they post to social media this winter break. In October, thousands of users of Snapchat, a popular photo-sharing app, were victim to a photo-hacking scandal where their private photos were made available to the public. The fact that anything from a picture of a person doing the “duckface” during a boring class, or a special picture sent to a significant other could be seen by the entire public, was a shock to some. Brennen McKim, a student studying business management at the College of DuPage, feels that the ‘Snappening’ was a much-needed wake up call. “I think that this is the rude awakening the public needed. People are forgetting just how easy it is to ‘hack’ software like Snapchat,” McKim says.

Snapchat is an app used mainly for sending pictures to specific users, ranging from friendly photos sent to a friend to seductive pictures sent by underaged teenagers. Like many of the apps now available for smartphones, Snapchat provides a unique and seemingly safe way to communicate with friends. According to Dejang Liu, a professor of computer systems information at COD, it is the unique qualities of these apps that get people hooked. “The Internet is like a double edged sword, there are risks but it also makes life very convenient,” he says. McKim agrees that the Internet is a tool that people have become extremely dependent on. “It speeds life up. [You can get] help with assignments can be achieved with a simple question to Google,” McKim says. However Liu warns that college-aged students, in

particular, need to be aware of the risks the Internet has. “Don’t treat websites like Facebook as your private storage area,” Liu says. “It is very easy for information to get out from those type of websites.” This is a sentiment McKim agrees with. “iCloud is a product of one of the biggest computer software companies in the world and was ‘hacked’ by someone who probably wasn't more familiar with computers than your average IT guy”, McKim says. “The real problem is the people who had their photos leaked don't understand just how easy it is to take a screenshot without them noticing.” McKim knows firsthand the harms the Internet can have. He was a victim of fraud when his Paypal account was used to buy items that he did not purchase. This experience taught him a great lesson about online safety.

may have little time for adventures outside of the library study room, but can you name a better time to start appreciating the little things in life? Snap a picture of your finals survival kit, or the sunset outside your window as you sit down for a long night with your physics book. It may be the perfect opportunity to find joy in otherwise mundane weeks of studious behavior. Those who have completed the challenge testify to life-altering results and an overall joyful outlook on life. The benefits are endless, so what do you have to lose? Maybe you’ll

even find that you had a hidden knack for photography this whole time. I challenge you, College of DuPage students, to take the challenge with me. The 100 Days of Happiness challenge may be the perfect way to take a load of stress off of your life and help you appreciate small details in the midst of the imminent winter. Take control of your own happiness and register for the challenge today at www.100happydays.com.

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“I learned that taking advantage of these new, great websites have the downside of being vulnerable,” McKim says. Even with these risks involved, people are still becoming more and more intertwined with smartphones and social media. Walking down the halls at COD, it is easy to see how many students who eyes are fixated on their cell phones or who are camped out in a corner checking out social media sites on their laptops. With no sign of the

craze for the digital wearing off, Liu has tips for people to stay safe online. “Of course, be careful and try to use different passwords for different websites,” Liu says. “If you are scared of something getting out, don’t post it or send it.” Liu also says that there are a plethora of softwares available aimed at protecting Internet users. As for McKim, he uses his own judgment when it comes to keeping himself safe online. “When I want to down-

load or use a new app, I think really hard about what the worst possible outcome could be, and that usually decides whether or not I use it,” McKim says. With this in mind, students should remember as they share their holiday fun through social media that the footprints they leave in the digital cannot be as easily covered up as a sidewalk by winter’s snowflakes.

continued from page 7 those who complete all 100 days will be rewarded with a book of their happy pictures. Approximately one million people worldwide have already achieved the goal. This may sound like a crazy amount of happy people, but 71 percent of those who signed up for the challenge have failed to complete it. Most blamed it on lack of time. As college students, we all face a handful of dreadful days. Not to remind you that finals are approaching, but it’s almost time to brace yourself and buckle down for the end of the semester haul. You

- Start noticing what made them happy everyday - Be in a better mood everyday - Start receiving more compliments from other people - Realize how lucky they are to have the life they have - Become more optimistic - Fall in love during the challenge

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OPINION

A Tea Party Board: More Hemlock than Chamomile indeed, for nothing. The full-time faculty is against the administration, President Breuder didn’t get the results he was hoping for, and Andzrejewski’s smear campaign has shown itself to be very successful. That’s the story so far. The story that we will pick up again in the spring and follow to conclusion. But what does it mean for students? Where does that leave us? Looking forward, we have to keep the upcoming election for three board of trustees members in mind. Kathy Hamilton, the Tea Party sympathetic, vice chairwoman of the board has been on a media blitz these past few months, presumably in anticipation

The board of trustees meeting on Nov. 20 was a largely dull one, especially when compared to the riotous affairs we’ve come to expect in the past few months. Glenn Hansen, president of the College of DuPage Faculty Association, called for the replacement of college President Robert Breuder, an expected event given the association’s vote of no confidence in the president earlier this semester. The board debated an $85,000 audit of imprest payments, likely spurred by negative publicity for the college in the wake of several high profile articles by Tea Party watchdog Adam Andrzejewski. This was unanimously rejected, though the reasons for individual objection varied, highlighting the ideological differences on the board. With the election of Bruce Rauner as governor, President Breuder suggested in his newsletter that we will not be seeing the $20 million he was aggressively seeking earlier this year. In fact, the state has advised schools to scale back their budget, in anticipation of even more cuts. All the embarrassment the college went through this year was,

of this. She told the conservative website Illinois Review that she is looking for three candidates to run for these positions, candidates we can reasonably assume will share her conservative affiliation. Candidates for this position have to declare by the end of December. The scary thing? Depending on who they are, they’re looking pretty strong. The current board and the Breuder administration seem to be in a pretty vulnerable position given the media assault we’ve seen. It stands to reason that one or more hyperconservative candidates could very realistically get elected in the current local political climate.

This, we feel, would be disastrous for the student body. The ideology of the Tea Party seems directly opposed to the goals and needs of a community college. We are, in no uncertainty, a big government entity. A damn good one. A necessary one. One that helps people, allows them opportunities that simply would not exist without the College of DuPage. The anti-tax, small government stance of the Tea Party would logically result in the tightening of resources here, and the rejection of proposals that might result in a tax increase for local taxpayers. The college would be hamstrung at the least, and gutted at the very imag-

inable, very realistic worst. We’ve seen this happen around the country. “But that’s what we need around here,” you might say. “We need someone to sell the stupid wine. Close the stupid restaurant. Trim the fat. Someone needs to put an end to the Dark Lord Breuder’s bacchanalian orgies on the taxpayers dime!” Sure. We don’t agree with the way some things have been handled by the current administration. We do need a change. There are things that need to be fixed here at the college, and this election could be an opportunity to start that process. But let’s be reasonable. This college does more things right than it

does wrong. We still have great facilities and better professors. We still have solid degree programs, certificate programs, and a plethora of options to transfer to four year schools. If we think of the college as a car that isn’t running well, we might consider an oil change. The election of a Tea Party majority board might be thought of as changing the engine. And getting a cheaper set of tires. And putting one of those dumb spoilers on the back, with duct tape. So be angry at Breuder, and his office full of dead animals. Be angry at the administration, and the silly ways in which they sometimes spend your tuition. Be angry at the board, who have made a mockery of this institution. Demand cheaper books, better classes, lower cost and more convenience. But in doing so, don’t take the nuclear option. We don’t need radical change at this school. We certainly don’t need the radical change the Tea Party would no doubt bring. Think about that over break, before we throw away the proverbial baby with the bathwater, and if the Tea Party gets their way, the tub.

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Aspiring sportscaster voices passion, ambition the best experience for the crowd. On top of announcing With the end of the sport games, Katz does semester soon coming, this something different from means thousands of commany other announcers. munity college students He posts live play-by-play preparing for the grueling sport updates via Twitter task of transferring and and YouTube. creating a plan for their “Having the play-by-play college career. For Erik definitely makes games Katz, a College of DuPmore visible for fans who age student and athletics can’t attend COD games,” commentator, this means Katz said. “It makes it easy coming to a final decision for parents to see, and also on where to go to further to people who just live too pursue his passion of far away to see a COD sports broadcasting. Katz game.” has big plans for his sports Katz emphasizes that announcing ambitions and utilizing play-by-plays has been working towards along with his game his goal for the past three commentary allows him years. to connect more people to Starting his senior COD athletics. year in high school, Katz Katz says that his work developed a passion has payed off so far in his in keeping the crowds early start to his sport posted on important plays broadcasting career and during sporting events. is looking forward to the He learned early on about future to announce even what commentating is and bigger games. through his own personal Katz offers his own tips experience has created a on how to get in sports method of keeping the broadcasting at an age attendees at games posted such as his. He says one on vital information needs to create their own pertaining to the game. opportunities. He commentates at many “If you’re interested in home COD games and sport commentating, you has worked hard to create BEN GROTE SPORTS EDITOR

need to check with your school to see if they offer a broadcast club,” Katz said. “If they don’t offer one, then you just have to put in some extra work and try to start one on your own. You also have to be a bit different with it and work on your style.” Katz is happy with where he is currently at for his sports commentating and credits his satisfaction through planning ahead. While Katz currently shares his position with Chris Viverito, who does sports announcing professionally, Katz says he is grateful for being able to commentate many of COD’s home sporting events and is optimistic about his career choice. “I’ve seen myself be impacted by this,” said Katz. “I’m excited for where it takes me, and I really hope to see myself get an opportunity to do this at the college I transfer to.” Katz is currently considering University of Missouri, Bradley University and Lindenwood University.

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Eric Katz, announcer for both College of DuPage basketball and football. This is Katz’s second year here at COD.

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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Name: Amanda Manton Sport: Softball Nickname: Bambi Number: 3 What is your mindset during a game? Be relaxed. It’s important to not think so much about what you’re doing but to just rely on my instinct.

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What goals do you have What motivates you? for this upcoming season? It’s honestly just someEvery game I want to thing fun for me to do. It’s walk onto the field a better been a huge part of my life player than I was the last since a young age and I game. I just want to keep just love it. on improving and learning from each mistake I make during a game.

What plans do you have after COD? I’m not sure yet, but I’m hoping to find a school to keep playing softball at.

COFFEE BREAK 2 Patience With Christmas around Do you ever get the the corner, a lot of us are perfect gift for someone but it ends up being too out shopping for those big or too small? That is important to us. If you why it is always wise to get are like me, when you are gift receipts. Even if you out shopping it is hard to think you got the perfect resist items that you want gift, they may not like it for yourself. Keep in mind, and may want to return it. Christmas is around the Or if there was something corner, put those gifts on wrong with it when you your wish list. Don’t buy purchased it but you didn’t them yet. You never know, notice. Bottom line, always someone may have already get gift receipts with your gotten that gift for you. Be gifts. Think of it if the situpatient and wait until the ation were reversed. Would you want to be stuck with holidays are over to shop for yourself. I know it is a present that you can’t hard to resist all the holireturn because someone day deals, but if you don’t didn’t give you a receipt? get it for Christmas, I can guarantee that it will still be there in a couple weeks. 1 Receipts

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3 Study Study As most of you already know, finals are less than two weeks away. For some that isn’t a big deal, but for others it’s a possible death sentence. To make studying for finals less stressful, I would strongly suggest taking time off work the week of finals or the weekend before. Finals are not to be taken lightly; they do impact your grade. Most of the attendees at College of DuPage have jobs outside of school that heavily impact time. Do yourself a favor and go ask for some days off. I told my boss a couple weeks ago when my finals are so he knows not to schedule me. If you have an understanding boss this should not be an issue. That way you don’t have to start studying late at night when you get off work and you can focus on what is important.

4 Winter break options

Winter break is coming up, thank God. That means for about a month we have a lot of free time, but what do you do with that free time? First, if you want to make a day out of it, travel into the city. Go ice skating in Millenium Park under the bean. Enjoy the city Christmas lights and do something fun and active. Or if you want to stay local, find a ice rink near you and go indoors. Or other winter activities such as snowboarding or skiing. If you aren’t an outdoor person, watching Christmas movies and baking cookies is always an option too.

5 Chap your lips Chaps I don’t know about you, but one thing I hate about winter is all of the sudden my lips get so dry. It’s annoying and it isn’t very comfortable. One thing I always have on me during the winter time is chapstick. I put it on everyday, multiple times a day. There are so many brands and flavors to choose from, something for everyone. Chapstick prevents your lips from cracking and other gross things. Do yourself a favor and buy a bunch of chapstick sticks. You won’t be sorry.

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3 1 2 8 1 2 3 4 2 3 6 2 4 3 3 7 8 5 2 6 8 9 1 4 8 9 4 6 5 9 6 7 8 6 7

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1 7

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Previous solution - Medium

1 2 3 4 3 4 5 5 6 9 8 7 9 8

6 1

5 1 2

6 5

2 9 7

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9 7 8 9 8 1 2 1 7 2 5 4 6 5 4 3

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How to beat Str8ts – Like Sudoku, no single number can repeat in any row or column. But... rows and columns are divided by black squares into compartments. These

Medium

5 3 6 7 4 6 9 9 8

No. 207

Easy

7 3 4 8 1

6 4 6

1 5 4 9 8 6 2 3 7

6 1 7 3 5 8 9 2 4

9 4 3 1 6 2 8 7 5

8 2 5 7 4 9 1 6 3

5 7 1 6 9 4 3 8 2

3 8 2 5 7 1 4 9 6

4 9 6 8 2 3 7 5 1

Previous solution - Very Hard

3 1 9 5 8 4 6 2 7

5 1 9

3 7

6 7 5

3 7 8

2 4

Previous solution - Tough

9 8 7 9 6 7 8 5 1 4 2 6

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3 1

5 4 2 6 9 7 3 1 8

6 8 7 1 2 3 9 5 4

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8 7 3 4 5 2 1 6 9

board by entering numbers 1 to 9 such that each row, column and 3x3 box contains every number uniquely. For many strategies, hints and tips, visit www.sudokuwiki.org If you like Str8ts check out our books, iPhone/iPad Apps and much more on our store.

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8 1 4 6 2 9 8 4 3 5 7 5 1 3 9 2 7 8

complete a ‘straight’. A straight is a set of numbers with no gaps but can be in any order, eg [4,2,3,5]. Clues in black cells remove that number as an option in that row and column, and are not part of any straight. Glance at the solution to The solutions will be published here in the next issue. see how ‘straights’ are formed.

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8 2 3 3 4 2 7 6 5 4 8 5 6

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No. 208

Medium

3 9 5 7 5 7 1 7 9 5 2 9

9 6 4 1 5 7 8 3 2

4 2

4 7 8 6 7 3 3 9 2 1 6

Previous solution - Easy

6 7 5 8 8 7 8 7 9 6 1 2 1 2 3 2 3 4 5 1 2 3

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7 1 8 2 6 3 9 5 4

3 2 5 8 9 4 1 7 6

8 3 9 6 7 2 4 1 5

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2 5 1 9 4 8 3 6 7

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1 8 3 7 2 6 5 4 9

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