The Courier - Feb. 25, 2015

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COLLEGE OF DUPAGE STUDENT NEWSPAPER \\ 25 FEBRUARY 2015 \\ VOLUME 48, ISSUE 20

Pulsera bracelets return to campus IN FEATURES | PAGE 9 >

FEATURES

NEWS

Up-and-coming band puts two COD students in spotlight

Board opts to freeze tuition for fall 2015

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EDITORIAL

What’s in a name?

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EDITOR IN CHIEF Joash Mencias NEWS EDITOR Taira Alabi OPINION EDITOR Maggie Curran FEATURES EDITOR Kelly Wynne SPORTS EDITOR James Kay COPY & DESIGN EDITOR Ashlee Berner PHOTO EDITOR Lucas Koprowski

INDEX NEWS

OPINION

4 SLC leaders look to the future

10 What’s in a name?

SPORTS

FEATURES

7 Up-and-coming band features COD students 8 Pulsera Project returns

12 Curt Flood’s story COFFEE BREAK

14 Five tips, comics and more

Sports Reporter Ben Grote

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NEWS

SLC president, vice president prepare for future As student election nears, leaders reflect on time at COD

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Outgoing SLC president, Stephanie Torres, encourages students to vote in SLC elections.

TAIRA ALABI NEWS EDITOR

Most College of DuPage students will be filled with hope of the start a colorful spring next month, but for Stephanie Torres, student body president, and Michelle Gallardo, student body vice president, spring’s bright beginnings bring the earnest endings of a leadership experience that has shaped the both of them.

“It is really sad, most of us, are leaving to for another college,” Gallardo said.

The “us” she refers to are the members of the Student Leadership Council. In mid-March, online elections will take place for student trustee, student body president and student body vice president.

There are two candidates running for each position.

Even with sadness that surround a close group

of colleagues disbanding, Torres and Gallardo realized that the upcoming elections should be a pleasant time for students at COD. “It is really exciting because we know we are going to get more people involved,” Gallardo said.

While Torres is completing a 3+1 nursing program with Benedictine University, she hopes to continue leading students on a bigger platform this time.

“I am running for the student seat on the Illinois Community College Board,” Torres said.

“When you start getting involved it is really hard to just move on with your life without continuing to do it.”

As Torres and Gallardo reveal, the key phrase is “getting students involved.” As they explain, getting students to take the first step is the hardest part. Last year, student election turnout was very low.

“Around 500 people voted out of almost 30,000 students,” Torres said.

Thus, Torres and Gallardo want to ensure that as many students as possible know about the elections and vote.

Erick Mariano, a firstyear nursing student, was initially unaware of student elections and feels COD is doing a disservice to students by not informing them.

“I think most students just don’t know [about the elections],” Mariano said.

“They are really good at sending emails for other stuff. They should send emails to inform students on what’s going on.”

It should be noted that for a college the size of COD, the Student Leadership Council is very small.

“We have six people representing almost 30,000 people,” Torres added. “If we knew how to get more students involved, there would be more students involved.”

Despite this, Torres said that she understands why many students are not that informed. During her first year, she explained that she

was not very involved.

“I would just come to school and go home,” Torres said.

That summer, after being tired of sitting at home, Stephanie Torres decided to sign up for a free retreat hosted by the Living Leadership program.

“That was the turning point,” Torres said.

Now after a year as student trustee and a year as the SLC president, Torres describe her role at COD as being a “student voice” to the administration.

“They really do listen to us,” Torres said of the administration, “we are part of a bigger dynamic machine.”

The SLC consists of a president and vice president, who are elected and then appoint coordinators who oversee things like outreach and community service. The members of the SLC take part in the college decision-making process and are called on by the administration to represent the students.

Torres believes her achievements can attest

to taking part in school affairs.

“While we haven’t done everything on our agenda, we’ve had events like Pizza with the President,” Torres said. “ I’m very proud of the volunteer work we did.”

As Torres and Gallardo prepare to step down from their positions, Torres wants students to look back and know that her and her colleagues wanted the best for students.

“I would like them to know that we represented them with dignity,” Torres said. “We really did everything in our power to inform them.”

COD must plan ahead as much as possible.

“Sound fiscal management and operating this institution like a business these past six years has made this decision to freeze fiscal year 2016 tuition possible,” Breuder said in a news release.

TUITION MATH

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SLC ELECTIONS What: Elections for student body president, vice president and student trustee When: March 17 and 18 Where: To be determined

Board opts to freeze tuition for fall 2015 TAIRA ALABI NEWS EDITOR

College of DuPage’s board of trustees voted to hold tuition at $140 per credit hour for the fall 2015 term.

Last September, the board voted to reduce tuition from $144 to $140 for district 502 students. The

move was the first time, the college had reduced tuition for the spring term.

Also, it will be the first time, the college has frozen tuition for an entire fiscal year.

Board Chair Erin Birt was happy to keep tuition steady during a turbulent time in the cost of higher

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education.

“We are in a unique position to keep our tuition reasonable and open up higher education to many students who might otherwise be unable to attend college due to escalating costs,” Birt said in a news release. “By maintaining our fiscal health and en-

suring our programs are relevant to today’s job market, we keep our focus where it belongs – on student success.”

With the recent news that Gov. Bruce Rauner will cut almost $387 million in higher education funding, President Breuder acknowledged that

Tuition | $104.15 + Student Fees | $35.85

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$140

per credit hour, in-district tuition (no increase or decrease)

NEWS

PHOTO POLL

Students’ thoughts on presidential payout Over the past few months the College of DuPage has witnessed a rather unusual set of events unfold. In case you missed it, our college president, Robert Breuder, was relieved from his

contract and is now set to retire in early 2016.

This came along with the promise of a building named in his honor and a severance package of over $750,000. This became controversial to the

public, as many feel the President did not deserve his parting gifts. When The Courier set out to get student’s opinions on the buyout, we were shocked to find the majority had no knowledge of

this year’s untraditional events. Here are the opinions of students who have stayed in the know on the college’s current standings.

Interviews by Kelly Wynne Photos by Lucas Koprowski

College of DuPage Board of Trustees Candidates’ Forum Wednesday, March 11, 2015 Turner Conference Center

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“If the board thinks that buying out Breuder is beneficial to students, then it probably is.”

“I think Breuder took advantage of the board, and they let him. So I would say good for him.”

“Breuder is getting paid way too much. The money should go to students and the school.”

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“The school is only paying him out “We don’t need stupid things like because they caught him wasting sculptures and statues. Our money money.” is being used on those. The whole thing now is the New School of Thought on spending our money.

He should have just retired.”

Shannon Dawalibi “I understand that the board couldn’t let him go without anything but he got more than he deserved.”

LeRoy Burton-Brown “We live in America. Everything is contractual. If he would have opted out on his contract, he would have been persecuted. I think he took the easy way.”

Erik Brault “The money could have been used for better things.

For example, there are no intramural sports here.

They should have just fired him. He doesn’t deserve the buyout or to have a building named after him.”

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NEWS

TAIRA’S TRENDS

The Oscars, Siberia Express and other topics

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#TheOscars- On Sunday Feb.22, the 2015 Oscars were held. ‘Birdman’ took home the trophy for Best Picture, while Julianne Moore won Best Actress for her portrayal of a woman with the early signs of Alzheimer’s in ‘Still Alice.’ Eddie Redmayne won Best Actor for playing ALS- stricken physicist Stephen Hawkings in ‘Theory of Everything.’ Other winners included ‘Big Hero 6’ for Best Animated Feature and the song ‘Glory’ from the Best Picture nominated ‘Selma.’

#NYFW - The stars came out in New York as the Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week went on in New York this week. Fashion lovers got a preview of what they could expect to see in stores (or at least in magazines) this fall. Notably, rapper Kanye West held his first fashion show with Adidas, critics slammed his clothing referring to it as ‘Hunger Games Chic.’

#SiberianExpress - A chill of cold air huddled over the U.S this week leaving 22 people dead from hypothermia, with 2 victims in Illinois. Illinois saw lows of -16 degrees in southern illinois. Chicago Public Schools canceled school for a plethora of schools on Feb.19 and Chicago City College did not hold class. COD, however, did not cancel school.

#WesleyeanOD - In college news, 10 students of Connecticut liberal arts college, Wesleyan University were hospitalized after an apparent MDMA (‘Molly’ )overdose on Feb.21. Officials say that the students had ingested a ‘bad batch’ of the drugs and are looking into where the drug originated from.

-Taira Alabi

F E AT U R E S Favorite Movie: “We like ‘Mulan’. We like ‘Goodfellas. We like ‘The Big Lebowski’.”

Any pre-show rituals?

“An ancient form of meditation known as the ‘Art of Schnue’” Favorite music venue:

“House of Blues”

Favorite weekend activity:

“Tennis and driving”

Favorite pre-show snacks:

Up-and-coming band puts two COD students in spotlight Funk/rock band to play at House of Blues KELLY WYNNE FEATURES EDITOR

Chicagoland-based funk/rock band Walsher Clemons may be one to watch out for. Working their way up the Chicago music scene, the six-man band has just cut their first album and is prepared to take their music career to new heights.

With a recently added keyboard player, guitarist Patrick Walsh, a student at College of DuPage, feels the band is finally complete and ready for the future.

Up until this point, the band has played a variety of venues. They have held slots at Beat Kitchen and Double Door while balancing time with a handful of college shows.

Soon, they will take on the House of Blues stage Feb. 28, which they feel is a new level for the type of venues they have played.

Lead vocalist Riley Pettrone also attends COD. Both Pettrone and Walsh find themselves taking a light load of classes, in order to balance schoolwork and their music career.

Walsh explains that music comes first for all of the band members.

“If we had an opportunity to go out on tour right

now, I’d drop out of school in a second,” said Walsh.

The band came together in a mix of longtime friends, family members and even by scouting on craigslist.

The band has decided that their next step is hiring advertising agents to help them promote their music both on radio and in media. “We want to improve our credibility and get more press and music plays,” said Walsh.

“The next step would be to get approached by management and hopefully get signed.”

Walsh considers the band’s target market to be young adults age 18 to 30 years old.

With the release of their album in the near future, Walsh feels that their lives may pick up speed. “Ideally in the next five years, we’ll be touring and on the radio,” said Walsh.

The band does not expect to be overnight sensations, or even to make it on major airwaves. They would prefer a less traveled route with the ability to get their music to the ears that will enjoy it for its true value.

“I’m not thinking that this is going to be a big KISS FM kind of thing,” said

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Walsh. “Maybe like XRT and stuff like that.”

Walsh can’t pinpoint exactly what the reason for his love of music is, but knows the reason the band is so dedicated to each other and the possibilities in its future.

“It’s our passion,” said Walsh. “It’s what we love to do. It’s hard to describe, it’s just a feeling inside, as cheesy as that sounds.

I can’t see myself doing anything else.”

Currently the band has two songs released on

Soundcloud. Their full album can be expected shortly. To learn more about the band, hear their music, or purchase tickets to upcoming shows, visit www.walsherclemons.com or check out the band’s Facebook page.

Riley Pettrone- Vocals

Frank Minella- Guitar

“Brownies made with organic, non-GMO certified, gluten-free butter” Michael Campo- Drums

Craig Urban- Bass

Pat Walsh- Guitar

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F E AT U R E S

Open Your Mind

Conscious Mind Fest brings urban monk to campus

KELLY WYNNE FEATURES EDITOR

Finding balance and composure in life can be a difficult task in college. It may seem that everyone surrounding you is overwhelmed or being pulled in all directions. Hustle and bustle can be distracting, but the life of Urban Monk Gadadhara Pandit Dasa proves that peace can be found in the busiest of lifestyles.

On Feb. 25 and 26, Dasa will return to College of DuPage a second time as the main feature of the Conscious Mind Fest.

This is the first year that the Fest will take place on campus, thanks to the partnership of the Liv-

ing Leadership program, Religious studies, Asia Committee, and Philosophy Club.

The organizations came together due to the overwhelming turnout of Dasa’s first visit last April.

“It was such a wonderful presentation that we, in Living Leadership, connected with other organizations on campus to cosponsor this event,” said Living Leadership Program Coordinator Stephanie Quirk.

Dasa has fought battles of hardship throughout his life, as explained in his book “Urban Monk: Exploring Karma, Consciousness, and the Divine.”

While overcoming the fall

from rich to poor, Dasa found shelter in Hinduism and meditation. Now that he has found a leveled lifestyle, he has been featured on PBS, NPR and in the New York Times and currently spends his time lecturing and writing for the Huffington Post.

Quirk believes that the messages Dasa teaches fit perfectly into the goals the Living Leadership Program aims to accomplish.

“One of our tenants in the Living Leadership Program is the importance of conscious decision making, so of course it’s a natural fit for our program to sponsor something like this,” said Quirk.

“In the principles of

Living Leadership, we talk conscious decision making all the time, so being very deliberate in our decision making, and how we can draw lessons from the past and make a difference in our communities from making conscious decisions.”

Through this event the Living Leadership Program hopes to bring students an open mind and the capability to cope with any kind of stress.

“Students who attend these events are certainly going to have a perspective that they wouldn’t have before,” said Quirk.

“They’re going to be able to open their mind to a new religion, perhaps if

they aren’t familiar with Hinduism, but also another perspective on how to manage stress. I think there’s a lot of ways that people can do it and have done it successfully but Pandit will bring a different perspective on how to do that.”

Dasa will hold four lectures while on campus this week. The first, “Stress Management for School/ Life Balance” will be beneficial to all students, as it will provide new ideas into staying on top of school work, while having time to focus on other areas of life.

“Exploring Hinduism” will give insight to those who may not have an idea of the religion’s main

points.

For the second time on campus, Dasa will give his “The Matrix through Hinduism” lecture. In this, he explores the parallels of Hindu beliefs to the film “The Matrix”. All previous lectures will tie into the concluding “Principles of Conscious Leadership” as Dasa teaches the foundation of being a successful leader.

All events are free and open to the public.

The Living Leadership program will be filming each lecture. If you cannot attend, but wish to see one, you can do so by speaking with Student Life.

Email: features@cod.edu Twitter: @kellywynne23

Conscious Mind Fest: Feb 25, 1-2 p.m. “Stress Management for School/Life Balance SSC 3245,7 p.m. “Exploring Hinduism” HSC 1234 Feb 26, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. “A Splinter in the Mind: The Matrix through Hinduism” SSC 3245, 2 p.m.- 3 p.m.

“Principles of Conscious Leadership” SSC 3245 For more information contact Stephanie Quirk at quirks@cod.edu.

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F E AT U R E S

Pulsera Project returns to campus KELLY WYNNE FEATURES EDITOR

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Pulsera bracelets will be sold until Feb. 27.

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The Pulsera Project has made its way back to campus, this time bigger than ever.

The Pulsera Project is a nonprofit organization that connects Nicaraguan children with the world in hopes for providing education, shelter and food for their community. Schools around the world connect with the project and agree to sell “pulseras,” a Spanish word for bracelets. The money raised is given back to those who made the bracelets.

The project made its way to College of DuPage last year, and raised a total of $2,650. Student Leadership Council member Ilham Hussaini felt that after the success from last year, students are capable of reaching an even higher goal.

“It was an important event to have again because the project was so successful last year,” Hussaini said in an email. “I believe that we could raise more than $3,000 this year for the Nicaraguan people.

“I also wanted to expand the project from last year

by increasing the number of clubs we collaborated with, and also by inviting other community colleges to join in on the efforts.

This project is so adaptable that I see the potential of it being a community college wide event and perhaps a nation-wide event.”

Last year, COD was the only community college in Illinois participating in the project. This year, the college has invited Joliet Junior College and Morton College to participate in the project. All three schools will be selling throughout the same weeks and the total from all will be tallied at the conclusion of the project.

Hussaini believes that the program is beneficial to not only Nicaraguan youth, but also to students who purchase a pulsera.

“I encourage students to buy the bracelets because their purchase helps support underprivileged people in Nicaragua. Five dollars is able to provide education, shelter, and essential everyday needs to the Nicaraguan people. By buying a bracelet, one can

add color to their lives.”

Each bracelet is artisan-made and one-of-akind. Options range in color and size, and SLC members are confident that each student will be able to find one that fits their style.

“Each Pulsera is so unique, that it comes along with a tag depicting the signature and picture of the individual that made it,” said Hussaini.

“You can visualize how the personalities of the artisans emerge through distinctive patterns and use of multiple colors. Each bracelet sustains within a little piece of Nicaragua that we can embrace, and carry with us, despite our distance.”

Students can purchase pulseras through Feb. 27 in the Student Leadership Council office in SSC 2214 or the Student Life Office in SSC 1217.

SLC will host a pulsera party on the final day of sales. Anyone who has purchased a bracelet will be admitted to the event.

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OPINION

What’s in a name

Building should not be named after president different colleges: COD and Harper College.

He has already tarnished the school’s reputation, if not by his actions, by the media wildfire that has surrounded the college these past few months because of his controversies.

Considering the fact that the board clearly stated that he wouldn’t receive the honor if he harmed our reputation, this begs the question: why is he worthy of this honor? Was upwards of three quarters of a million dollars not enough for him, or does the board not consider his conduct to be detrimental enough?

LUCAS KOPROWSKI/COURIER It may seem like a petty The Homeland Security Education Center will be renamed after President Robert Breuder. complaint, but we can’t help but feel like the board is reluctantly rewarding Without a doubt, one of Robert Breuder’s honor al Center (BIC) and the that Breuder would want Breuder’s reputation, the most heavily covsubject to the President McAninch Arts Center to leave his legacy behind ered stories in College of maintaining conduct that (MAC) were named after at COD, that doesn’t mean even when there is a much more eligible and DuPage history President is not materially detrimen- former presidents Rodney naming a building after worthy candidate up for Robert Breuder’s upcomtal to the reputation of the K. Berg and Harold D. him is the right route. the same honor. It has ing retirement. Along with Board and/or the College.” McAninch. However, there When his term is up, his a $763,000 buyout issued The bottom line: if is a significant difference parking space cleared, and been suggested that the by the board of trustees, Breuder keeps himself out between the naming of his multiple secretaries left building be named after Army Staff Sgt. Robert J. Breuder’s severance packof trouble—well, out of those buildings and the behind, he’ll want to feel age features an unusual any more trouble—he gets naming of the Homeland like he left his mark on the Miller, a Medal of Honor clause: the Homeland Security Security Education Center school. It’s understandable. recipient from Wheaton, Ill. who died in combat in “The Board will install Education Center named after Breuder: those were It just really isn’t appro2008 in Afghanistan. An a sign on the Homeland after him. out of honor, and his is priate. Aside from his few online petition to support Security Education Center This isn’t the first time seemingly to entice his good moments, Breuder naming the building after consistent with the Board’s a COD president will departure for failing our is far from a great school action on May 7, 2013, receive such an honor. school. president, so far that he has Miller already has over 700 signatures. naming the building in Dr. Both the Berg InstructionWhile it’s no surprise been bought out by two

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“...He’ll want to feel like he left his mark on the school. It’s understandable.

It just really isn’t appropriate.”

Considering the backlash the buyout has caused so far, it doesn’t seem worth it to go against the judgment of 700 citizens wanting to honor a fallen veteran, and instead accommodate the decision of four board members in favor of a controversial president.

So here’s our solution: name the Homeland Security Education Center after Sgt. Miller, and give Breuder something more fitting, such as a fountain, tree, or bench. It’s a downgrade, but he’ll still have his legacy for all its’ worth. Otherwise, if we accommodate Breuder, we will be reinforcing harmful behavior, disrespecting the wishes of DuPage county citizens, and disregarding the heroic efforts of Sgt. Miller.

Views expressed in The Courier represent opinions of the majority of a student editorial board. The Courier encourages all students, faculty, staff, administrators and community members to voice their opinions on all the topics concerning them both in and out of school.

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OPINION

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Board needs to get beyond bitterness This is difficult to say but it needs to be said. You have to get past the bitterness and pettiness you seem compelled to exhibit at our board meetings.

It’s destructive and counterproductive and only serves to further damage the reputation of our college. I understand that individually you have been wronged. But you are not individuals.

You are our board. You need to start functioning like one again.

You need to collectively find a way to get beyond the anger and bitterness you feel and focus on what’s important: the college you were elected to serve. You need to figure out how to work with one another, how to talk to one another, hot to treat one another with the respect and dignity each

of you deserves.

Whatever you do, please, do not have a repeat of the Feb. 19 board meeting ever again. Your public behavior diminished the college and demeaned us all.

-Bob Hazard Assistant Professor, English

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Black History Month will improve Like many of the Courier’s readers, perhaps, my initial review of the weekly issue starts with the Opinion page. First to make certain I or the Student Affairs Division are not featured, but more importantly, glean what is on the minds of “student influencers.�

It is part of my job, of course, but I also have a vested interest as a member of the campus community.

I will admit that my first read of the Opinion page, “Black History Month needs greater pushâ€?, left me puzzled. Personally, I thought we heavily marketed this new initiative. I am listing the marketing efforts that I believe supports that we sufficiently communicated the month-long events for Black History Month: •Black History Month Webpage •Posters •Large format posters (for display at events and around campus) •Flyers (printed twice) •Email blast to students sent on Friday, January 30. The email had an average read rate of over 20 percent. Of 18,521 students; 4,151

opened and read the message. •Featured announcements: -Local Community Newspapers ( January & February) -College Website “Top Newsâ€?

Feature -College Plasma Screens -College Events Calendar -College Outdoor LED Sign -Social Media (Facebook/ Twitter) -President’s “COD This Week�

Newsletter -College “Green Sheetâ€? •Opening Program (which included a list of the month-long events) I then re-read the article again and took away a far different perspective; one that I feel I must compliment the author.

The suggestions were helpful and the feedback positive; ideas that we can certainly consider in the planning of Black History Month 2016. However, I feel we must remember that this was our first attempt to host a Black History Month celebration at the College.

There is always room for improvements.

As with every first-time event, you identify things that you want to do differently, improvements or changes to make the event even more successful and spectacular than the previous year. We have a full year to incorporate the many ideas put forward by participants in the various Black History Month panels. For instance, at the Intercollegiate Panel on African American Awareness moderated by Dr. Mark Collins, one of the panelists commented that discussion like this should occur more frequently than once a year.

In response, I have asked Student Life and the Center for Diversity & Inclusion to collaborate in the development and implementation of a full-slate of panel discussions.

Information will be forthcoming as it develops.

So, while we may disagree on the details, we can all agree that together we will make Black History Month 2016 even better.

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SPORTS CHAPARRAL SCHEDULE

BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Curt Flood: The Forgotten Free Agent Check out the upcoming Chaparral athletic games in February and March:

Men’s Basketball 2 p.m., Feb. 25 Region IV Playoffs site/opponent TBD Women’s Basketball TBA, Feb. 26 Region IV Semi-final at Joliet Baseball 11 a.m., Feb. 27 vs John A. Logan at Marion, IL Men’s Basketball TBA, Feb. 28 Region IV Semifinal at Joliet Women’s Basketball TBA, Feb. 28 Region IV Final at Joliet Baseball 2 p.m., Feb. 28 vs Illinois Central at Marion, IL 11 a.m. March 1 vs South Suburban at Marion, IL 12 p.m. March, 14 at Spoon River

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JAMES KAY SPORTS EDITOR

For this week’s Black History Month athlete in focus, I will be profiling an athlete who has fallen off the radar despite being one of the most important figures in sports history. Without Curtis Charles Flood, the business aspect of Major League Baseball would not be where it is now.

In 1969, Curt Flood had built up an impressive baseball resume. He had spent 12 years with the St. Louis Cardinals and was a consistent offensive force. During his tenure with the Cards, Flood won seven golden gloves, made three all-star appearances, and won two World Series titles. His .987 fielding percentage is still held in high regard and he was considered to be one of the best defensive center

fielders of his time.

After the 1969 season, Flood was traded from the Cardinals to the Philadelphia Phillies. This did not sit well with Flood since he had no say in the matter. At this time, there wasn’t a free agency system, which allows players to negotiate with other teams and gives them the freedom to control their baseball career. Players in this era signed lifetime contracts, referred to as the reserve clause, which gave the owners all the power to trade players away and take the reigns of the business aspect of the game. So when Flood refused to go to the Phillies, everyone turned their attention towards the situation. The only significant protest to unfair wages and agency over players’ rights was with the 1919 Chicago

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Black Sox who threw away the World Series, since their owner wouldn’t pay them as much money as the people who set up the scandal.

Flood immediately hired a lawyer and sued Major League Baseball for not giving him the right to negotiate with other teams.

Going into the trial, Flood

was told by his lawyer that he did not have a strong chance of winning the case since the owners had a long history of coming out on top. This did not stop Flood from pursuing the case, and he knew that if he had won he probably would not be signed by another team. This was much bigger than his

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COLUMN

Duel in the desert: Pacquiao and Mayweather to fight BEN GROTE SPORTS REPORTER

Who would win in a fight, Floyd Mayweather, or Manny Pacquiao?

This question has been asked by boxing fans and enthusiasts for years now.

It will now be answered May 2 where the two will fight at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada.

On Feb. 20, Floyd Mayweather updated social media with a picture of the signed contract for

the fight. Considering the skill level and the rivalry between the two highly-rated fighters makes this match truly a historic event. The two never made a serious effort to set up the fight in previous years of their careers, and with both of the fighters getting older, this seems to be their last chance to be able to do so.

Floyd Mayweather,

currently the world’s highest earning athlete is yet to be defeated in his professional career and holds 47 wins. Mayweather also holds ten world titles, and is a world-champion in five different professional divisions of boxing.

Mayweather is a boxer that is known around the world for utilizing shoulder rolls in his fights. He is able to dodge opponents’ blows

with ease, and is able to strike when an opportunity arises. By mastering shoulder rolls, Mayweather is able to frustrate even the best fighters in the world, so much so, that they begin tire out, giving him the chance to land devastating blows.

Manny Pacquiao, the world’s first and only eight-division world champion holds a record

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future career with baseball.

He knew the importance of the player’s right to choose their career path and not be imprisoned by the history of baseball owner’s dominance over their players.

Flood had few supporters. The players were scared that if they publicly sided with Flood that their owners would terminate their contracts and ruin their baseball careers in the process. The only two stars that were on Flood’s side were Jackie Robinson and Hank Greenberg and they were no longer in the league at that point. Flood eventually lost the case but he started a revolution.

After years of the players union protesting the owners’ complete control

over them, the free agency idea was finally underway.

In 1975, two players played without signing a contract and an arbitrator ruled them as free agents. This forced owners to accept free agency and the concept of it spread throughout the sports world. Not only did the players had the choice to pick the teams they wanted to sign with, they also were getting paid more since teams would fight to sign them on their team.

Unfortunately Flood was not able to take advantage of what he had influenced.

After he lost the case to Major League Baseball, teams refused to sign him as a way of shaming him for questioning the system.

Once a perennial All-Star,

he turned into a lost figure in baseball history since he is not someone who people recognize when talking about sports heroes. He did get some recognition in 1992 when he received the Jackie Robinson Award but that came 23 years after Flood had been unofficially banished from baseball. Though his personal achievements go unnoticed, Curt Flood’s efforts to fight for players rights is something that shouldn’t be forgotten as he paved the way for future stars and the salaries they deserved.

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of 57 wins and five losses.

Fighting with a southpaw stance, Pacquiao is known for his punching power despite being around 144 pounds, an advantage over Mayweather that shouldn’t be overlooked.

However, an advantage that Floyd Mayweather has over Manny is that his defense will prohibit Pacquiao from landing many of these powerful punches during the fight.

Mayweather’s shoulder rolls help him maintain a feeling of control during his fights, allowing him to not expend a great deal of energy and to simply roll away from punches.

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If Pacquiao’s punches do make it through, they will do a great deal of damage to Mayweather. This fight is a classic example of speed and reflexes versus precision and power.

The fight will be available on Pay-Per-View at a record high of $89.95,

and even more if viewers wish to see the fight in High-Definition. This fight is expected to set a record-high of earnings for the fighters, and the price of the Pay-Per-View reflects that.

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COFFEE BREAK

1 Midterms

5 TIPS FOR MANAGING LIFE Get ahead in your life with these five super helpful tips.

KELLY WYNNE FEATURES EDITOR

Scary to think that we are almost halfway through the semester already which means only one thing: midterms. A couple of my professors have thrown around that horrible word already. I’m not sure how your classes are structured, but some of my classes all we have is a midterm and a final. Meaning, only two tests determine your grade. If that is you, don’t blow off midterms. Even if that isn’t you, midterms are still something to be taken seriously and not lightly. Take the time and start studying or start that midterm paper. Don’t put it off.

2 Shop Winter

Spring is right around the corner, and I couldn’t be more excited. Warm weather, shorts and sandals. Since it is around the corner, that means all of the winter clothes are starting to go on sale and all of the summer clothes are full price. I don’t know about you, but I shop in the opposite seasons. I buy my summer clothes in the winter and winter clothes in the summer. That way, I am not purchasing items that are full price that will soon be half off a few months from now. If you want to save money but also buy some new clothes, hit the stores and get winter clothes for next year.

Then, when winter comes around again, all of those cute summer clothes will be on sale.

3 Study Abroad

A lot of my professors are involved with study abroad programs and have been speaking to my classes about the ones offered here at College of DuPage.

I have been considering studying abroad for a long time, but to some of you this may be a new concept. Really look into it.

These are once in a lifetime opportunities. You won’t always get the chance to study in another country so do it now while you are young and you can. If it is something that interests you, I highly recommend you talk to a professor or someone that can lead you in that direction. Aside from getting to live in another country, you also earn college credit. It’s a win-win situation.

4 Math Help

I haven’t had to use this resource until now, but the if you are have a trouble with math take visit to the math assistance center in the Learning Commons.

My math class is different than anything I have ever done in a math class before so this semester is harder for me. The concepts are harder for me to grasp. The math assistance center is a great resource that not a lot of colleges have, so take advantage of the opportunity if you are having trouble. There is nothing wrong with getting a little extra help.

5 R-E-S-P-E-C-T

This semester I am enrolled in a world religion class. If you are also enrolled in a class that discusses that type of material just remember to be respectful. There are lots of people in classes and on campus that come from all sorts of religious backgrounds. When in a class like that, make sure you think before you speak. That way you do not offend anyone. We all have different opinions, but that needs to be recognized and respected. If you say the wrong thing, it is very easy to make someone upset. In a class like that, you have to have an open mind and accept the fact that not everyone agrees on the same thing.

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COFFEE BREAK

PUZZLES AND MORE

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SUDOKU

No. 218

Medium

Previous solution - Easy

9

1

1 2 3

1 8

5 6

4

7

4 1

6 8 7

4 2 1 3

7 6

You can find more help, tips and hints at www.str8ts.com

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1

2 4 3 1 9 7 5 6 8

3 5 1 2 4 9 6 8 7

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

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

No. 218

Very Hard

8 5 1 2

Previous solution - Tough

5 6 2 7 9 4 3 1 8

4

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

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 need to be filled in with numbers that 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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STR8TS

9 8 7 1 5 3 4 6 2

4 1 3 2 8 6 5 9 7

8 3 5 6 2 1 9 7 4

7 2 4 5 3 9 6 8 1

1 9 6 4 7 8 2 3 5

3 5 1 9 4 7 8 2 6

2 7 9 8 6 5 1 4 3

6 4 8 3 1 2 7 5 9

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