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NEWS Q+A: A chat with our student trustee, Luzelena Escamilla Bridget Kingston · News Editor
Luzelena Escamilla was officially inducted into the board of trustees as the student trustee in May, and recently sat down with The Courier’s news editor to discuss how her term has gone thus far. Her first board meeting, thoughts on Rondeau’s first stance as president and the impact of the recently released audit report were all topics of discussion. Bridget Kingston: What initially inspired you to run for the position of student trustee? Luzelena Escamilla: If you told people I went to high school with that I’m the student trustee they’re all like, ‘What? No!’ because I am not at all the person I was in high school. In high school, I didn’t really care about my grades. I wasn’t very involved. I didn’t really want to go to community college. You know there’s kind of this negative stigma that it’s for people who don’t know what they want to do, or that it’s not fun. But I was like ‘Whatever, I’ll go.’ So then I kind of figured that since I was already here, I might as well make the most of these two years. I took honors courses and did very well in them. Then I started working in the Office of Student Life, and that’s what really got me involved. I started with the living leadership program, then worked my way up to becoming a Phi Theta Kappa officer. Then I met Kiley (Pooler, Student Leadership Council President), and she became my best friend. Last year we were like, ‘We should run! My brother had a great experience being student
trustee; we should do it. I’ll be the trustee. You can be SLC president.’ And that’s really how it all started working out, and I’m so happy that it did. BK: What are your plans after College of DuPage? LE: I want to transfer to George Washington University or somewhere in Washington. That’s just the place to be for political science. Actually being on the board really helped me see that more clearly. I learned how much structure and governance goes into facilitating and accommodating a higher learning institution. I was like, ‘Wow, this is really interesting,’ and it’s really inspired me. I’m actually working now to open up a grant for a scholarship for an undocumented student. It’s just one more student, one more life that can be touched through education. I know that education has definitely helped me better myself. BK: You were part of the hiring process for the school’s new president. What was that like for you? LE: It’s actually a really funny story because my term d i d n’t start until April 1 5 . The first
board meeting was in May, where I officially got inducted and got to sit in on my first board meeting. So I had no idea that I was going to be a part of the hiring process, whatsoever. I remember I was sitting in the audience in my Converse and flannel, and Gloria (Roark, student trustee 2015-2016) was sitting next to me in her dress and heels because she was planning on being a part of the process. So I’m just sitting there, taking notes when David Olsen (Vice Chairman for board of trustees) came up to me and said, ‘Well, your term officially started. So it’s you who’s going to come into the inter-
viewing process with us.’ In my head I was like ‘No! I have no idea what I’m doing. Nobody told me any of this. I’m so embarrassed. Am I really going to have to go up there in my Converse and flannel?’ So Gloria gave me her clothes for the first forum, and I just had to go up there and do it. So, yeah, that’s how my first forum went. I was just thrown into it. I would’ve been so much better prepared if I actually knew that I was going to be a part of the process. But I think that has been my best experience as trustee so far. It was so interesting to sit in the closed session when I had never been in a closed session before. Being able to have
that one-on-one discussion with the trustees and having that one-on-one discussion with the candidates in the forum was just so interesting. BK: What is your evaluation of Rondeau’s first three months as president? LE: I think she’s great. From the first day I met her, I could tell that she was going to do a great job. The first time I met her after her forum, she was the only one that came up to me and talked to me out of the three candidates we reviewed. She knew exactly who I was. She knew who Gloria was. She knew who Joe Stall, our previous student body president, was. She asked me what I was studying, what I wanted to do, and how I was going to get there. During her forum you could tell when she talked about student success that she really emphasized on that. Her whole leadership style and transparency was what I admired about her from the beginning. Yeah, I think she’s doing great. She really cares about us as students. BK: How do you feel the findings from the recently released audit report affected the student body during the time period the report examined (2008-2015)? LE: So that was during Gloria’s term? I think that the biggest issue for students then was
our accreditation. We’re here to get an education that’s going to transfer somewhere else. So that’s how I think it impacted students. We were really scared that our credits weren’t going to transfer. It’s the whole reason why we’re here. But I don’t think that a lot of students knew about it. I think that if you asked a student right now from the hall about it, I think they would have no idea what you’re talking about. I don’t feel that it really impacted students. It did impact the College of DuPage, like being on the news and you know this negative notion associated with the college because of that. But, yeah, I don’t think students were specifically like, ‘Oh my goodness, this is bad.’ BK: What do you think are some of the most effective steps the college has taken to get off accreditation probation by Nov. 2017? LE: I think definitely being transparent. With the audit report coming out, I think it’s the perfect example of the college saying, ‘Here are our flaws; nothing is going to be swept under the rug.’ We’re taking things head on by hitting the nail on the head. Like everything is going to be accounted for. I like that Dr. Rondeau’s message is like, ‘I’m accountable.’ She’s very accountable; I think we should all be more accountable for something, and it’s like we’re accountable for this, and we’re going to make sure it’s done. I feel like the transparency really helps that.
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The spring 2016 $5 reduction in tuition coupled with a slight decrease in enrollment attributable to the college’s accreditation probation, have taken a toll the amount of money the college generated during the last fiscal year. This information was contained in the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) independent audit carried out on the college’s financial revenue and expenses for the fiscal year 2016, and approved unanimously by the Board of Trustees. The audit also included how the college has put into place financial systems in order to demonstrate its accountability and covers a special report mandated by the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB). The CAFR is an extensive audit that provides financial and statistical information intended to prove that a public college like COD complies with accounting requirements prescribed by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB). Clifton Larson Allen LP based in Oak Brook, Ill. was hired to carry out this
audit. After the audit was approved by the board, chairwoman Deanne Mazzochi was pleased with the level of work carried out by members of the audit committee. “I would like to personally thank all members of the audit committee and management who put a considerable amount of work into this audit,” said Mozzochi. Trustees Charles Bernstein and Dianne McGuire are members of the college’s audit committee. The numbers presented in the audit are favorable compared to budget situations at other Illinois public colleges. This independent audit pointed to a decline in revenue. Operating revenue, which means revenue from dayto-day activities that include tuition and non-operating revenue like grants and state appropriation to the college are down. As per the reduction in non-operating revenue, the state of Illinois failed to make nine appropriated payments to the college. What was appalling to note is, the college has
seen a reduction in the number of registered students enrolled in the Adult Basic Education program, Presidential Scholarships, and Pell Grants/Federal Direct Loans. The Aug. 2015 decision to close down the Waterleaf Restaurant as a commercial restaurant and turn it into a student-run program also had an impact on revenue generation. The pros and cons of this closure have had the college in the spotlight for a very long time. The Kathy Hamilton-led board voted 5-1 to hand down this decision. Hamilton has since left the board. Waterleaf ’s loss a significant amount of money during its entire operation prior to closure. This has been a hallmark of recent bad publicity for the college. But again, the audit pointed out that the Waterleaf saw a $900,000 decrease in revenue during its closure. The eatery reopened over the summer and is run by students. But a decline in revenue didn’t mean a reduction in expenditures since few vacant top level positions were filled and the col-
lege invested more into instruction, academic support, and student services. Budget deficit problems emanating from Springfield, which hasn’t yet had a dramatic effect on the college still has the propensity to create a scare for the board. The audit also pointed out why bluntly concluding that the financial situation at COD will be like this, is a big guess. Legal cases hanging in courts that will lead to financial settlements may be a cause for a scare. The wrongful termination lawsuit involving former controller Lynn Sapyta is still pending despite the Department of Employment Security decision to award her unemployment payments from Sept. 2015. Sapyta was fired as the controller for what was described as poor fiscal practices. Legal battles with former college President Robert Breuder are also still pending. Read the full independent audit on the Board of Trustees page via www. cod.edu.
Revenue from the college’s real estate and the corporate personal property was the largest source of revenue, bringing in about $110.2 million or 41.4 percent of the total revenue. Revenue generated from student tuition was put at $65.3 million or 24.5 percent of the total revenue, while state and federal grants accounted for the least revenue generated at $83 million or 31.1 percent.
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Pixel vs. iPhone: which tech giant built the better phone? Bethany Berg· Photo Editor
After Google’s reveal of Pixel, the debut to their new line of smartphones, users that aren’t too excited about the iPhone 7 may be considering switching over. Here’s a breakdown of some major differences between the two to keep in mind when considering
DESIGN Though Google’s previous line of phones are being discontinued, the Pixel continues many of Android’s old trends. It is much more customizable than the iPhone, running Android’s 7.1 operating system, Nougat. You can choose which apps you want on your home screen, and create specific widgets, compared to the iPhone’s block icons and folders. The fingerprint scanner is located on the back, which becomes a little more of a hassle when it’s laying down on a flat surface, compared to the iPhone’s front location. The Pixel comes in a duo just like the iPhone’s 7 and the 7 Plus: the Pixel, and the Pixel XL. Both the Pixel XL and the iPhone 7 stand at a 5.5”, while the Pixel is 5”, and the iPhone is 4.7”. Available colors for the Pixel are Quite Black, Very Silver, and Really Blue. For the iPhone 7, colors range Rose Gold, Gold, Silver, Black, and Jet Black.
BATTERY Pixel charges up to seven hours of battery life in fifteen minutes with fast charging. The iPhone has standard charging. Neither have wireless charging. The iPhone uses Apple’s specific lightning cable to charge, while the Pixel uses the more common USB-C to connect and charge.
CAMERA Pixel’s debut named its camera the “highest rated smartphone camera ever” due to its 12.3MP back camera and 8MP front, compared the iPhone 7’s double 12MP back and 7MP front. For professional or recreational use, the Pixel’s back camera’s detailed specs are 12.3MP (ƒ/2.0 aperture) 1.55-micron pixels PDAF, with Laser Autofocus. Both capture video in 4k. The iPhone has a 12MP wide-angle (ƒ/1.8 aperture) lens and telephoto (ƒ/2.8 aperture) Optical zoom at 2x, digital zoom, up to 10x image stabilization, with Quad-LED True Tone flash.
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F E AT U R E S Q+A: Interfaith Youth Core founder, White House council member, COD alum: Eboo Patel Caroline Broderick · Features Editor
For COD’s 50th anniversary, two successful alumni authors, Leigh Stein and Eboo Patel are returning Oct. 13 for a Writers Read event. Patel shared his excitement, explained his work for President Barack Obama, and work for his own organization, explaining how it all began at College of DuPage. Caroline Broderick: Can you tell me about your organization Interfaith Youth Core? Eboo Patel: I am the founder and president of it. It was the recognition of the importance that religious diversity played in America, and the fact that there was relatively little attention given to religious diversity matters in educational institutions. It began with personal observations. I had a very religiously diverse group of friends in high school, but we almost never talked about religion together even though it was somewhat an important part of all of our lives. Getting to college at the University of Illinois, and being a part of the diversity discussion there, there was very little mention at all of diversity. So it was that range of things that caused me to found the organization. C: What are the types of things the organization
does for youth? E: It’s in Chicago, but we work nationally. What we really do is work with college campuses. So we help college campuses design curriculum, interfaith studies courses, and academic programs. We do training for students to become what we call, “Interfaith Leaders.” We help colleges create interfaith strategic plans. Those are just some of the things that we do. At Dominican University, we helped them launch a minor in interfaith studies. That minor will give you the diversity of religious traditions in the western suburbs of Chicago and help you become a professional when it comes to dealing with religious diversity. C: What book will you be discussing at Writers Read, and what can students expect? E: I’ve written three books: “Acts of Faith,” “Sacred Grounds,” and my recent book, “Interfaith Leadership.” What I’ll probably talk about is how America is a diverse democracy, the challenges of that, and what it means to be a leader within a diverse democracy. “Acts of Faith,” is the most personal book along those lines, talking about my own coming of age story, which includes my time at COD. The ba-
sic theme of America as a diverse democracy holds true across my three books. C: Have you always wanted to publish your work? E: Yes, writing has always been a part of my identity. Wanting to be a writer has always been a part of my identity. I took writing assignments in school very seriously. I never viewed them as something just to get done, I always viewed them as something to excel at, to try to make my writing as clear as possible, as compelling as possible, and, frankly, as beautiful as possible. I got a great piece of advice from my AP English teacher at Glenbard South High School who said, “Don’t wait until the last minute to start a writing assignment. Start thinking about it right away. Start turning the wheels in your mind on the assignment right away.” Writing is not just putting words on a piece of paper. Writing is continually polishing, continually tightening. So I just made that a part of my craft, if you will. I wrote a lot of things before anything I wrote saw the light of day, or the light of publication. C: Can you tell me about your experience as a COD student?
E: My mom is a professor at COD. So I had the great good fortune of taking classes during summers when I was in high school. I took classes with Allan Carter. I did an independent study with Carter Carol, who was a history professor. I think that what I discovered at COD really was the joy of learning, that because I was doing it for personal enrichment, it didn’t feel like a grind. It didn’t feel like simply focusing on something to do well on the test. It felt like focusing on things to get the most educational enrichment as possible out of it. Side note: Patel would like to attribute Werner Krieglestein as a favorite professor. C: What was your independent study like at COD? E: it was a study on crime and the economy in the early 20th century. I have no idea how I found it, and neither did Professor Carol. But again, it was the notion of not having to get by and to do well on tests, but it was a place to really care about, to develop intellectual abilities and appetites. That’s what I learned at COD. When you’re at high school, even an excellent high school like Glenbard
South, you’re in a system that guides you towards something of a rat race of taking classes and doing well on tests, but in college the distinguishing feature about college is the faculty who have found their intellectual passion and see themselves as having to nurture students into that intellectual passion, and that was revelatory to me. It was hugely inspiring. This notion of not reading a book to do well on a test, but reading the book for the love of reading the book. C: What was your experience like working on one of President Obama’s councils? E: I was appointed by President Barack Obama to the inaugural faith council in the year 2009. I served on that council for a year. A big part of what I did there was to elevate the priority of interfaith cooperation on college campuses. We helped the White House launch a program called the “President’s Interfaith and Community Service Campus Challenge,” which was over 500 campuses over the past six years. President Obama, when he was a young man in Chicago, did a lot of work organizing different religious communities, so that bringing different religions together can serve
the common good. I think that he had an inclination to support work in that area. Interfaith Youth Core, my organization, by that time had gained a great deal of traction on U.S. college campuses, and I just think President Obama took notice and wanted to support something that he thought was good for the country. C: Advice from a successful past COD student to a current student? E: Take advantage of the excellent faculty at the College of DuPage. As I said earlier, they have found their intellectual passion, and a big part of it is that they see their job as helping you find your intellectual passion. Take advantage of that. The second thing I would say is find what you love and view it as a craft, which is to say something to get very, very good at. Whether it’s nursing, or teaching, or social work, or business, view your future profession as something you both love and want to excel at. I consider myself enormously fortunate to have been a student at COD., I have great admiration for the institution, for its faculty, for its staff, for its students, and I am honored to be back for this event.
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How Iliza Schlesinger made me see women in comedy Caroline Broderick · Features Editor
As I scroll through Netflix’s eternal black abyss of content, I quickly go to watch one of America’s favorite modern comedians, Louis C.K. It is then, in that banal moment, that somewhat of an epiphany poofs into my mind, and I can’t help but ask, “Where are all the female comedians?” Absolutely they exist, but why am I able to name three male comedians in a split second, yet it takes one hundred minime’s scrambling through file drawers like a scene in Spongebob for me to spat out one female comedian I know, “Amy Schumer?” Female comedians exist. Female comedians aren’t a myth. Female comedians are not not funny, but I constantly find peers, media, or my own mind simply not seeing them there and appreciating their craft. Next time you go to watch Bo Burnham or Louis C.K., instead watch an hour of Iliza Schlesing-
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er, laugh until your roaring cackles turn into those painful silent cries for help, and appreciate that female comedians do exist, and they can be just as funny as a man. From Schlesinger forward, I began an obsession with finding new female comedians to die over. Ali Wong to Chelsea Peretti, Jen Kirkman and even Sofia Nino de Rivera (comedy is much different in a different language by the way). Lately, I just can’t get enough, but it was Schlesinger who unveiled this world, and she remains at the top of my list. Schlesinger won the show, “Last Comic Standing” in 2008, has three Netflix specials, has hosted two television shows, and yet I never heard her name like I think I should. On the topic of women, there are plenty of things to discuss. Though Schlesinger’s stand-ups revolve around feminine
topics such as digging through your purse when drunk, taking the walk of shame and overall being “white girl wasted,” she makes it enjoyable for both sexes. These feminine topics may be 60 percent of her stand-ups and the other 40 percent over general topics that young people can relate to, such as being a millennial. Schlesinger will take a simple stereotype of a woman, run with it, and keep running. She ends up making her point through the most ridiculous way that, in the end, women are cheering because they can relate, and men are yelling because they know these women struggles all too well. Take fall for example. Ah, the sweet aroma of pumpkin spice everything. A normal person will call a Pumpkin Spice Latte “basic,” but in Schlesinger’s Netflix special, “Freezing Hot,” she will portray
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a wild female in fall convulsing at the sight of the smallest leaf turning orange, and then shame us for being happy a tree is dying. Her jokes are seemingly superficial, but she is so clever in her portrayal. This girl commits to her jokes. Her humor, like other comedians, can come partly by her delivery through voice, but she uses everything she’s got to explain a joke. One of her most notable comic device used is when she dives into a deep, masculine voice in contrast with her own high voice. Though it happens often, it’s a bit that makes the crowd go wild. She will make her face, her voice and her body hit every level of humor. This is especially obvious in her ongoing bit of the “party goblin.” She will teach you all about your party goblin, how everybody has one, and how this special little goblin unleashes herself
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once you’ve had one too many drinks. She’s the one who makes you puke out of a driving car window or take a 10th shot. In and out of her show, Schlesinger will curl her spine, smush her lips, twitch her eyes and lift a brow, then a witchy soprano voice creeps out to portray this goblin, and in the next moment, she is back to herself. She embodies this charactr of the “party goblin” with no fear. She simply calls women out on what they do on such a ridiculous level. She takes what you should be ashamed about and makes you so excited that you can relate to them, then you have to celebrate those shames. What truly got me to love Schlesinger’s standups were the points in the hour where I’d have to ask myself, “is this a stand-up or a motivational speech?” Though some jokes are cliché topics about wom-
en, she will always make it clear that a woman does not have to be this nor that. She will call out society for titling it the “walk of shame” and celebrate it instead, cheering on women for getting laid when they want. She empowers you. And, while on the surface it seems like her jokes may sometimes be attacking millennials or attacking women, they are truly meant for the purpose of making you feel empowered and respected and strong. “Confirmed Kills,” is Schlesinger’s third and most recent Netflix special which was released Sept. 25. Filmed in Chicago makes me love it more, but by far, it is Schlesinger’s best work with Netflix yet. Though male stand-ups continue to outnumber females when it comes to Netflix, there is no lack of these female comedians. You just need to know who to look for.
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OPINION
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Why you NEED to vote third party
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Worst Case Scenario
Lucas Koprowski · Editor-in-Chief
Our choice for the third party presidential race This presidential election is a joke. We at the Courier are tired and fed up with the spewing nonsense and frustrations that have been occurring since the Democratic and Republican candidates were a n nounced. F r a n k l y, many of us are unsure of who to vote for, and if it’s even worth it to vote, so we challenged ourselves to stretch past the two party systems and really think about all of our options. Third party candidates have never been a successful way of directly electing someone. However, they have been used historically to boost the success of one of the two party candidates. According to “This Nation,” an educational site on politics, “When third parties have emerged in American political history, their successes have been short-lived. In most cases, the issues or ideas championed by third parties have been "stolen" by the candidates of one of the two
major parties. Sometimes the issue position taken by the third party is even incorporated into the platform of
one of the existing parties. By doing so, the existing party generally wins the support of the voters that had been the support base of the third party. With no unique issues to stand on and depleted voter support, third parties generally fade away.” So why are they still around? Well, third party candidates are often more inclined to take extreme stances on policies and ideas. While the two major party candidates are attempting to remain centered and approachable by the masses, third party-ers throw caution to the wind
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and really preach about what they believe in. While this can enable a whole lot of crazy, some good has come out of this cluster of people over the years. We have accepted that we will never find a candidate who perfectly aligns with our beliefs. There will never be a perfect president. As people, we are all different. Furthermore, it’s impossible to make everyone happy. That being said, we at the Courier have found some people who stand out to us as third party candidates. The first of these people is the Green Party’s own Jill Stein. She remains very liberal in most of her policies, and at face value reminds us at the Courier as a bit of a Bernie Sanders gone rogue. She speaks of equality and environmental sustainability, which we can get behind. Her self-proclaimed Power to the People Plan claims it “creates deep system change, moving from the greed and exploitation of
corporate capitalism to a human-centered economy that puts people, planet and peace over profit.” Some key points in her plan include utilising the green energy movement to create more jobs, create a single-payer health insurance program for the country, “protect mother earth” through leading a global treaty to end climate change, and to create a truly represented democrac y within elections w h i c h would include, “publ i c campaign f i nancing, rankedchoice voting, proportional representation, and open debates.” While our crunchy granola queen may seem like a great bet, there is a dark horse emerging in the third party scene. His name is Zoltan Istvan and he is the founder and candidate for the Transhumanist party.
While his website may look a bit like the blog of a 12-year-old BMX enthusiast, Istvan himself is quite an impressive man. He is a successful author, with his popularly known philosophical science fiction novel, “ The Transh u mani s t Wa g e r. ” H e is also a blogger for Huffington Post, and many of his pieces revolve around the topics of futurist and transhumanist topics. According to the platform policies listed on his website, if elected, Istvan plans on spreading a “proscience culture by emphasizing reason and secular values.” He wants to end the drug war by legalizing all drugs, and limit lobbyist’s power in order to truly include third party candidates in the election. While it may be irrational to think that either of these candidates have an actual shot at winning the presidency, it’s clear that Istvan and the Courier are on the same page about one
thing: he could be a useful pawn in this election. According to USA Today, “Istvan estimates that he has between 250,000 and 1 million supporters ready to back whichever campaign might promise him a role in their administration, believi n g that h e might b e able to deliver between 30,000 and 50,000 votes in Florida, a potential swing state.” Unlike Stein, Istvan is playing the screwed up election game to his advantage, making him the “if we had to pick third party” choice of the Courier. While Stein may have her priorities in order, especially when it comes to saving the planet, she doesn’t have a useful approach to this election. Unfortunately, we live in a country where good doesn’t always win naturally, and sometimes in order to do good you have to play into the evil system.
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Does voting matter? Most of the people I have talked to in my generation don’t feel like their vote counts at all. They feel voicing their opinion for either of this year’s two major party candidates will not only waste their time but make them feel ashamed to be an American. Then when asked about voting third party, all they do is scoff at the idea. To them, putting a vote down for a party that we all know can never win is a self-perpetuating cycle of disappointment and self-loathing. Voting third party, through their myopic lens view of the current political atmosphere, only perpetuates what major media reinforces; voting third party is a waste of opinion. Third party leaders, organizers and people such as myself have to stand and disagree with the line of
thought perpetuated by the media. The American morality of standing behind beliefs is the most important reality we must sustain. Third parties are the moving force of ideology in this nation, not the two major conglomerate parties. Whether you align more with Jill Stein’s Green Party, Gary Johnson’s Libertarian Party or even Zoltan Istvan’s Transhumanist Party, third parties stand to push more abstract ideas to the forefront of our political structure. For instance, in the 19th century, the Free Soil party was founded on the sole basis of abolishing slavery. Their passion was founded with dismay by southern Democrats of the time, and their movement slow-
ly enveloped the minds of American northerners. Their campaign was so successful that it helped the more popular third party of the time inherit the abolition movement and put their first politician in the oval office,
tions you are persistently shown on your miscellaneous devices, third parties stand to hold up every minutia of your beliefs. Even though the indoctrination of defeatist third party ideology stands today stronger than it has ever in
Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln won in a fourway race against major party leaders whose ideologies were as old as America was at the time. It was a time of high tension and emotions running rampant across the young nation. The third parties of the time stood to push society forward into the more free-thinking ideologies we take for granted today. Although today’s political atmosphere is boiled down into the binary op-
American history, past the reason of standing up for yourself is one even more powerful in this election cycle. The American presidential election system is one of the most unique ways of voting in a presidential candidate for any country. It’s confusing. It’s slow. And it is the ultimate checks
and balances system any country has to offer. The only way for a candidate to win the election is to get a majority, 50 percent plus one vote, of the Electoral College’s total vote, which is 270 votes. If a third party, say Johnson, takes at least one state, it could derail the entire election. In New Mexico, Johnson currently polls at 24 percent, which is only 11 points behind the front-runner Clinton. If he is able to take New Mexico’s five Electoral College votes, in conjunction with Clinton and Trump both taking equal amounts of states, Johnson could force a stalemate. If
no candidate reaches the final 270 vote mark, the election goes to the House of Representatives to choose our next president. Although the House is currently Republican controlled, the establishment’s distaste towards Trump is unheard of for a party nominee. The House also obviously hates Clinton due to both her party affiliation and their hatred of her every fiber. The House will be forced to choose between sticking to their party affiliation or running with their gut like the American people should have been doing this entire time. Whether you vote third party or not, it’s important for you, as an American citizen, to fulfill your democratic duties and vote.
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OPINION
Andie Tries: Acupuncture Miranda Shelton · Opinion Editor
I have been tense for as long as I can remember. If anyone did so much as touch my back I would wince and usually pull away. Massage has never been an option for me. The thought of someone digging into my back to work out muscles bothers me more than my strong phobia of needles. I’ve seen countless doctors to see if there was another way to work it out. I’ve used foam rollers and practiced yoga. Nothing has worked. Out of desperation, I looked into holistic medicine as a last resort. Now I can honestly say for the first time in my life I am truly relaxed in my mind, body and soul. Before I visited Honeybee Wellness, I was a bit of a skeptic to say the least. While I certainly believe in holistic medicine, I used to think it was really only beneficial in the sense that it would cause a placebo effect, convincing your mind that it worked so you could relax. Nonetheless, I made an appointment for acupuncture and acupressure, and hoped for the best. As I first enter the
wellness center, I am immediately bombarded with the warming and calming scent of essential oils. The front office is covered in plants and warm colors, and I’m feeling excited. I am greeted by the receptionist, Laura Cholewa, and she kindly offers me water or tea. While I didn’t want any at the time, I was beyond excited about this interaction because I am a self proclaimed “tea-head.” Any place that offers me tea is an automatic favorite of mine. As I am filling out my medical history forms, I find it interesting how in depth the questions are. The first few pages were standard for any doctor, but then they asked about my emotions and mental state, as well as having me show where I am feeling general discomfort in my body. Following this, I meet Dr. John Honey. He asks me a few questions about my forms and leads me into the acupuncture room.
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In any other setting the room would seem cramped, but with Honey’s company it seems warm and welcoming.
stuck with needles. Honey begins with a combination of acupressure and chiropractic adjustments. He tells me to
There is soft meditative music playing, and it smells overwhelmingly of lavender. I immediately begin to feel at ease, which is saying something considering I am aware I’m about to be willingly
lay on my back and puts a pillow under my knees. After making sure I am comfortable, he starts pressing into my arms and legs, working out the kinks and popping joints I didn’t even know existed.
While doing this though, he is also using his knuckles to work out the knots in my back. My upper shoulders have always been a problem area for me, as it’s where I carry most (if not all) of my tension. Honey discovers the knots right away and begins to work them out. He doesn’t do this conventionally, however. He places his knuckles against the tender spots and pushed until he feels resistance. Then he simply keeps his hand there and lets your body relax into his knuckles, working out the knots through relaxation instead of brute force. He does this through many spots in my body until I really feel like I’m beginning to relax. The entire time he works with me he is checking in, making sure everything feels comfortable and not too painful. As long as I’m able to relax into the discomfort that means it’s working, according to Honey.
He then moves on to pinpointing certain pressure points. He explains that each major part of the body is connected to a tiny surface just below certain spots on your skin. If you put enough pressure on them correctly it can begin to relieve pain within the body. Some points need more pressure than others. For example, there is a spot on the arch of my feet that he went so far as to tape up, so I can have continual pressure there for a while. You are allowed to keep the tape on your feet for as long as it stays, and you can bet mine is still on my feet right now. After letting me fall into this state of tension-free relaxation, he pulls out the needles. If I am being totally honest, this is when all of my relaxation flew out of the window. I started to shake, not so much out of fear but from the adrenaline coursing through my body. This was the moment of truth. I warn Honey that I had a slight fear of needles, and out of complete masochism I request to
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see them. I will admit that seeing them made me feel a bit better. Honey uses needles that are ridiculously small and thin. More importantly, however, they don’t look medical in the slightest. While I wasn’t expecting him to pull out syringes, I was expecting needles that were smaller and more hospital-esque. The needles he used looked almost like the straight pins in my grandmother’s sewing kit. It leaves me with a sense of relief. Then he begins to insert them, and believe me when I tell you it’s nothing like you could ever imagine. You feel a prick, similar to a painful prick, but there is no pain that actually occurs. Then, waves of pleasure. Honey explains to me while he is doing this that acupuncture as a medical practice is actually very simple. When your brain registers the prick, it thinks you have hurt yourself. It sends endorphins through your body to assist in the pain relief. But because these needles don’t actually cause pain, you’re just left with all these amazing endorphins causing a true state of euphoria. He places a needle at each point in my body.
One in each ankle and shin, two to three in my hands and wrists, and one on top of my head. He explains that his causes your energy to centralize in your core, which causes maximum relaxation. After he places all the needles, he rings a gong like tone near your ears and scalp, and leaves you alone the last 15 minutes to relax and visualize. While I am not much of a visualizer by nature, I start picturing the warmth in my body expanding and contracting (a suggestion that Honey had given me before he left the room). After a while my mind starts to wander, and I let it. The only times I stop myself is if I start to think about work or school. I am there to relax, and I won’t let myself become stressed f r o m simple
thoughts. A few times I tried to work up the c o u r a ge to peek at the needles in my hands, but I chicken out, which is probably for the best. After a calming 15
minutes, Honey enters again, and takes the needles out. I sit up, feeling a lot lighter than when I came in, and thank him for his help. For the first time in months I can stretch my
back without feeling pain. I can lower my shoulders from my ears without resistance. I finally feel relaxed. After this experience I cannot stress enough how important it is that anyone who is able to receive these services should do so. It’s so beneficial for your health and well being, not only physically but emotionally. In fact, according to the medical website Psych Central, acupuncture is becoming a common form of complementary therapy to pharmaceutical and talk therapy. They explain, “acupuncture and other forms of complementary therapies are gradually being proved to be legitimate treatments for anxiety, depression and other illnesses.” As a person with severe anxiety I can attest to the positive effects of this prac-
tice. In fact, I’ve already made plans to make this a regular part of my self care routine. Honey has had very successful experiences working with people who suffer from mental health disorders. “I’ve had patients with chronic pain or even depression, who on the first visit, right at the beginning, just start laughing and asking if it’s possible that they could already be feeling better,” he reminisces. The best part is that acupuncture can be affordable. Many wellness centers take insurance, and if you are lucky enough to be covered then all you have to pay is a copay for your visit. Even if you are not however, the cost is not all that high. At Honeybee Wellness, the cost of an acupuncture session (that includes acupressure therapy and energy work) is only $60 for an hour. While it may not be a weekly thing, I believe there are many people who could benefit from this treatment who can afford that at least every once in awhile. It’s important to let yourself feel good, and it’s important to take the time to take care of yourself, if you are able.
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BEE the change Miranda Shelton · Opinion Editor
Hawaii is known for being a tropical paradise. However, with the recent population drop in Hawaiian bee species, it might not look that way for long. On Sept. 30, the United States Fish and Wildlife Services put seven yellow-faced bee species on the endangered species list. These seven species are Hawaii’s only indigenous bees, leaving the tropical islands in a state of worry that their natural beauty might all disappear soon. This is the first time a U.S. endangered species list has included a pollinator of any kind, although if this country keeps going in the direction it’s heading I can guarantee it won’t be the last. According to a fact sheet provided by the University of Hawaii’s Master Gardening Program, “The seven endangered species are impacted by a wide variety of threats, including habitat destruction because of urbanization or nonnative animals, the introduction of non-native plant species, wildfires, nonnative predators and natural events such as hurricanes,
tsunamis and drought.” While natural disasters are not something humans have control over, most things listed above are directly our fault. Our ancestors brought over non-native plants and species to aid in our comfort of living in the new world. Urbanization began as early as the first settlers. While it wasn’t to the extreme that it is today, I firmly believe we can blame the beginnings of bee population decline on the decision of Europeans coming to America in the first place. However, we’ve known the bee population was declining for a very long time, and we have yet to do anything about it. This places the blame directly on us. We have a bad
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habit in this country of admitting we have problems but not bothering
to fix them, especially when it comes to the environment. We focus on political issues before
anything else. If we don’t start working right now to save the bees, we won’t have to worry about political issues. The world as we know it will be gone. According to TruthOut, a progressive internet based news publication, these hardworking critters are responsible for one-third
of the food we produce and consume here in the U.S. They explain, “Without honeybees, whole har-
vests of fruits, vegetables and nuts would fail. Alfalfa couldn't survive. That would lead to trouble in the beef and dairy industries, as well. Bees also pollinate oilseeds, which make up much of the world's supply of fat.” We’ve let this problem dig itself into a hole. Now it’s up to us to dig it out. One of the major ways you can help with the honeybee population is to plant bee-friendly flowers and herbs in your yard. It’s important if you do this though, that you stop the use of pesticides and herbicides in your plants. While it might seem like a small scale solution, if everyone does it it could make a big impact. If you aren’t able to garden due to space or time, try to support your local farmers by purchasing produce from the farmers market. Often bees like to assist in pollination farm crops, and you get to help out your local economy which is always a plus!
While you’re there, stop by the local honey stand. Not only will you be directly supporting bee colonies in your area, but it’s a great homeopathic alternative to cure seasonal allergies. Helping the bees can even be as simple as not weeding your garden. Honeybees in particular are addictingly attracted to the wild clover that grows all throughout Illinois and most of the country! Just leave your lawn to the weeds and rest assured that you are doing your part to save the world. Finally, and most importantly, tell our people in charge about your concern. I personally was able to lift the ban of clovers in a yard from a local Home Owners Association in Naperville, and all it took was one phone call. Write to your congress. Talk to your landscapers. Anything helps, and nothing will change until we all start. Little things will lead to big changes, and maybe one day we will be able to take our precious winged friends off the endangered species list.
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Chaparrals lose close game to Kats Alex Garcia · Sports Editor
Last week brought a disappointing loss for the Chaparrals, it left fans wondering if their football team has a Homecoming curse. After Saturday’s narrow loss to the Kats, with a score of 22-21, fans should be more worried about a cursed season. Last Saturday the Chaps hosted the Lake Erie Kats in a game that was both winnable and a needed confidence booster following the homecoming loss. However, even though the Chaps put up a much better fight, the scoreboard still
reflected a 22-21 heartbreaker. While the Chaps were able to improve from their lackluster performance from the previous game, they still had many mistakes that added up and came back to bite them. When it came to penalties, there was more yellow on the field than any other color. It felt like there was a flag on every other play. While the Kats were also penalized multiple times, it took a bigger toll on the Chaps. Although the Chaps had 11 pen-
alties thrown their way, the lost a total of 95 yards due to those penalties. This took away many opportunities for the chaps to score and move up the field. The Kats lost an extra 5 yards compared to the Chaps, but they just couldn’t get a good enough lead on them to put the game out of reach. Either way, 23 total penalties are way too many for either team. They were moved backwards all over the field. But a positive was the ability of the coaches and players keeping a strong mentality, which led them to get the offense going on the ground and in the air; a big improvement from last week when they only scored one touchdown. The Chaps knew they needed to make changes. Saturday showed they could be dynamic on the offensive side
of the ball. The explosive touchdowns came late in the 2nd half with an 81yard touchdown pass and run to put them in lead. An interesting change was moving quarterback Even Scales to wide receiver, and it paid off with his first touchdown catch. The Chaps continued their stellar defensive performance from last week with multiple defensive stops against the Kats. Whether it was batting down the ball, breaking up passes, stopping the run game, or sacking the quarterback they were there to make plays. But the side of the ball that had the best play of the game was special teams. They blocked a field goal, and then, on the Kats’ next possession, special teams stepped up again with pressure to force the Kats’ kicker to miss another field goal
on the next offensive drive. What was so sweet turned sour. The Chaps were in the clear, or so it seemed, and were one drive away from winning. Then the unthinkable happened. With a combination of not having the ability to finish up the game, and some penalties, the Kats were able to get the ball down to the Chaparrals’ side of the field and line up for a game-winning field goal. The Kats connected on their only successful field goal attempt of the game when it count-
ed most and stole a victory by 1 point. The Chaparrals now have an overall record of 3-3 with their second to last home game coming up next Monday night. The Chaparrals need to find ways to get back to scoring 40-plus points and holding their opponents to less than 20 as they did earlier in the season. They haven’t been able to get the momentum they needed to get back to winning games, but they need to find ways to fly back to the top of the scoreboard before it’s too late.
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COLUMN: National Anthem controversy Alex Garcia · Sports Editor
For the past month there has been a lot of controversy when it comes to America; the presidential debate, treatment of races around the country, and the national anthem. Most popular has been the uproar of people, fans, and sport player taking their opinions to the public concerning San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick sitting, and later kneeling, for the national anthem. This has been the center of controversy around the NFL and the country as we have been divided by our patriotism. "I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses black people and people of color," Kaepernick told NFL Media in an exclusive interview after the game. "To me, this is bigger than football and it would be selfish on my part to look the other way. There are bodies in the street and people getting paid leave and getting
away with murder.” This is the reasoning to why Kaepernick chose to take the stance, or knee, on the situation. While it is a serious issue in America, and has had some back and forth progression on this controversy, but everyone has been focused on the negative. Whether you agree with Kaepernick or not, that isn't the point. The point is Kaepernick’s, while many can agree on certain issues he states, people should be looking at the outcome of this stance then focusing
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on attacking him and his followers. All around the NFL and NBA, teams have
found ways to turn this whole issue around and create a positive messages for all who seek to feed the controversy. This message is a mes-
sage of peace and understanding what our soldiers and nation stand for. Players have been showing their respect by linking arms during the anthem and showing their support to the country and fellow players, while also respecting the opinions of everyone who sees. Some examples of this are the New York Knicks, Houston Rockets, and the Seattle Seahawks. These teams have shown the country that even in the eye of controversy, there can be positivity and peace. This shows an entire nation that negativity and conflict can be turned into unification and brotherhood. While all might not agree with the messages being portrayed by they these players, either good or bad, it is important to understand that enough is enough. Some care to handle their business by standing up for what they believe in, and as american we have every right to and are
encouraged to. However, sending death threats and criticizing people's opinions just because you don’t agree or think it is uncomfortable topic, doesn’t count as standing up for something you believe in. That it stupidity and false pride in something that is traditional, which aren't willing to accept. As we have learned from famous minds throughout history, like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Ghandi is that protest can come in many peaceful forms and it doesn’t take a mob to get a point across. These men have seen the shambles in which this argument has put the country in, and while it may seem ridiculous to some, it is a serious topic that veterans and patriots hold dear to their hearts. This is a great first step to gathering faith back into humanity and to continue to show, not just one country, but the entire planet that positivity can make the biggest impact.
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Flowers – Galaxie 500 Genre: Alternative Rock Similar to: Damon + Naomi, Britta Philips
Galaxie 500 is the what soft grunge bands nowadays want to be. Gentle haunting vocals against gruff guitar chords and simple drum patterns lull you into a false sense of security. This song will calm you down enough to put your guard down so it can rip your heart out. It feels amazing. It’s the most masochistic of pleasures. Willingly let yourself hurt with them, and in the end you’ll feel so much better.—Andie
The Man Who Sold The World – Nirvana Genre: Grunge Similar to: Foo Fighters, Red Hot Chilli Peppers
I hated the majority of Nirvana’s music until about a month and a half ago. I used to think their music was alright, but the almost screeching voice of Kurt Cobain never satisfied my musical thirst. I liked their popular tracks, such as “Smells Like Teen Spirit” and “Heart-Shaped Box,” mostly due to the advent of Guitar Hero and similar video games I played in my early teenage years. After listening to this song on repeat for the good part of a week earlier in this semester, I realized what I’ve been missing out on by avoiding their grungy tone. —Lucas
Weak – AJR Genre: Indie Pop Sounds Like: MKTO, WALK THE MOON
With the upcoming approach of midterms, it’s time to start stocking up the list of all-nighter playlists. For the late night caffeine, pair your coffee with AJR’s latest jam. AJR’s hits have been known for their peppy beats and anthemic choruses, and “Weak” is no different. With easy to remember lyrics and a fun tune, it’ll be one for the two A.M jam sessions. —Beth
Starboy – The Weeknd ft. Daft Punk Genre: Alternative R&B Similar to: Disclosure, Drake
I’ve never really been one to connect with “current” or “popular” (whatever that means) music; the kind that’s repeated on the radio to the point of repulsion. However, there is just something about this new single that speaks to my soul on a spiritual level. Daft Punk lends a much needed edge through the hypnotic beat that compliments The Weeknd’s velvety, deep vocals. I can’t help but dance like an idiot every time I blast this through my speakers, which, admittedly, is multiple times a day. It’s the perfect song to lift any sort of funk associated with the change of seasons. —Bridget
Gemini Feed – BANKS Genre: Alternative R&B Sounds Like: The Neighborhood, ECHOES
The techno-synth beats that encompass BANKS’ new album are hypnotic, transcendent, and leave the listener with an itch for more. “Gemini Feed” serves as the introductory track to the the thirteen track length of “The Altar,” but is indoubtedly a fan favorite, including myself. This album is only a repetition of how mind blowingly talented BANKS is, these mind melting melodies will get stuck in your head for days.—Joseph
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ANGELFILTH / NO. 1 BETHANY BERG tastes: the way pulchritude sits on your tongue. sweet, leaves a peppermint aftertaste. maybe one day your name will taste the same. blood filling the empty, left behind spaces of pulled teeth, run your tongue over the emptiness and pretend like you don’t miss them. alchemy like dream logic, rots your gums, tastes like : how can you be sure about anything anymore? your teeth,
shark’s, something fairytale, your life is encased in stories, who is to say that you are not the dragon yourself? sounds: seat belt clicks, pop-rock sizzle, soft radio buzz. the word holy grazing your ear but never staying long enough to introduce itself, crumpled pieces of paper missing the rim of the trashcan, nails against oakwood, zip-lock zips
of samples taken, the knocks on your door at four in the morning that go unanswered. your sister, sleeping, slightly snoring but more deep breathing, reminds you of when you were young, all camp tent disasters and ghost stories. the eye of the hurricane, conversations with god, digging the blunt of your palm into your abdomen before the storm returns - something done quickly,
something painful but if you listen hard enough, the butterflies underneath can be heard over the winds. emotions: drowsy in the backseat car rides, waking up and not knowing where you are but it feels more like an adventure than something held hostage. closet closed confessionals, how talents are a kind of curse, a kind of hymn that leaves you
through your hands instead of your tongue. old wounds reopening at the sight of old homes, finality always ends up smelling like a verdict you never wanted, rings in your ears like please don’t let me be gone. mistaking the trees for something that should’ve been, that maybe, once were, could be again if you wanted it hard enough.
shattered mirrors of future vision / breaking point / where the glass becomes a part of you / you have never been see-through before / still all smoky quartz and no transcendence, no translucence now / know this / some things never change. you take all the bones to the river and they still cry. / does anything stop living ?
this, the boiling point /
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