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District 65 PTA hosts restaurant week Initiative seeks to combat fundraising inequality By ANDREW ROWAN

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Medill alum and four-time Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist David Barstow spoke at the Wednesday event. Prof. Debbie Cenziper, Medill’s Director of Investigative Journalism, moderated the Q&A session.

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David Barstow talks investigative journalism, covering Trump By MELANIE LUST

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At a Wednesday Q&A, David Barstow (Medill ’86), a four-time Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist, defended the use

of “fighting words” in the New York Times’ coverage of Trump’s financial history. Prof. Debbie Cenziper moderated the the Q&A session titled “The State of Investigative Journalism.” With a crowd of 150, Barstow discussed his career and

NU hires key LGBTQ admin New assistant MSA director f ills vacant role By YUNKYO KIM

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After seven months without an assistant director for Multicultural Student Affairs, Matt Abtahi stepped into the position in September, filling a key role for LGBTQ students at Northwestern. The Associated Student Government petitioned the administration to expedite the hiring process for what many students consider the only personnel resource for LGBTQ students. Abtahi, former interim director of DePauw University’s Center for Diversity and Inclusion, started working with the LGBTQ community on Sept. 12. Soteria Reid, co-author of the petition and ASG’s executive officer of justice and inclusion, said the university responded effectively to the legislation. “The result was better than what we even asked for,” the SESP junior said. “That’s rare.”

Early in the summer, the university formed a hiring committee with administrators and LGBTQ graduate and undergraduate students to evaluate applications. The committee then invited four final candidates to the Evanston campus for a day-long interview, which Reid and her co-author Elynnor Sandefer attended. Sandefer, ASG vice president of campus life and former Rainbow Alliance senator, said that she was “very optimistic” about Abtahi’s future at MSA. “I am incredibly grateful that the position is filled right now,” the Weinberg junior said. “(Abtahi) is already taking to Northwestern with an aim in trying to understand what is happening on this campus so that he knows how to proceed from there.” ASG Executive Vice President and SESP senior Adam Davies, agreed that the university acted in the best interest of LGBTQ students by consulting with the co-authors on the legislation. Davies said Northwestern broke with standard hiring timelines for higher education administrators, which typically » See MSA, page 6

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shared advice with aspiring investigative journalists. “It’s really great to be home at Medill,” Barstow told The Daily. “It’s amazing to see this astonishing new generation of really smart, talented people taking up the banner of reporting.”

Barstow recently completed a 20-year career at The Times. When he was a full-time reporter, his investigative work uncovered corruption in both public and private spheres. He became the » See BARSTOW, page 6

In an effort to combat inequality in PTA fundraising among schools within Evanston/Skokie School District 65, the Evanston/Skokie Council of PTAs partnered with local restaurants for a district-wide, week-long fundraising event. Last week, 21 restaurants partnered with the Council of PTAs for the second annual “Restaurant Week.” The local establishments donated 10 percent to 20 percent of the cost of participating diners’ meals to the PTA Equity Project. PTA Council Vice President Donna Wang Su said the group realized several years ago that there were significant fundraising disparities among schools within the district. Some schools, Su said, may have only been able to raise $25 per student, while others may have been able to raise more than $250 per student.

Thus, the PTA Equity Project was born. The PTA Council started a general campaign to bring schools on the lower range of PTA funds to a more manageable level, Su said. The PEP project is a collaboration among District 65’s 11 schools, which are split into three tiers: receiving, borderline and giving. Giving schools are in the upper levels of fundraising and donate 10 percent of their PTA dollars raised to the pot of funds for receiving schools. Borderline schools do not give nor receive. Su said schools have fluctuated between the tiers since the project was started in 2016. In addition to a GoFundMe page, the second-annual restaurant week is another source of revenue for the receiving schools’ funds. PEP Committee Organizer Ellie Sato said the committee is still waiting on a few restaurants to submit their donations and then will release a total for this year’s fundraiser. Last year, about $5,000 was raised, Sato said. “We’re successful because of the community,” said Old Neighborhood Grill manager » See PEP, page 6

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Swedish-style coffee house replaces Cheesie’s in downtown location By SAM HELLER

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Newport Coffee House, a family-owned coffee shop based out of Bannockburn, Illinois, opened its second location on Davis Street this summer, transforming Cheesie’s old home into a high-end cafe with a Swedish twist. After six months of renovation, Newport opened its doors at 622 Davis St. on July 1., joining a crowded market of coffee shops in town. Co-owner and founder Mikael Bengtsson said the cafe brews its own coffee, using fresh beans and “the best equipment money can buy.” “We try to do the best in every process spot along the way, from roasting to the final steps,” he said. Bengtsson and his wife are from Sweden, and they’ve tried to incorporate their culture in the food and the space, serving up some Swedish pastries in the shop as well. While he originally wanted to focus on coffee, Bengtsson said he wanted to create an inviting space for students and Evanston residents, even if they don’t drink coffee.

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Newport Coffee House. The space was designed in the Swedish minimalist style.

Newport Coffee House has been open since 1992, roasting fresh coffee daily. Bengtsson and his wife Lotta recently acquired the company, and have since expanded to Evanston.They create more than 10 different blends of coffee, ranging from

Mexican, a medium roast with a sweet and chocolate taste, to Ethiopian Sidamo, a spicy blend with a sweet citrus kick. All of their blends are sold in bags at the Evanston location. Bengtsson said he and his wife select beans from all

around the world, ranging from South America to Africa. The Bengtssons know each of the farmers they source beans from by name and only buy fair trade and organically, said Evanston » See NEWPORT, page 6

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D65 takes steps to improve kindergarten readiness By GABRIELLE BIENASZ

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Evanston/Skokie District 65’s Joseph E. Hill Early Childhood Center hired new staff, increased outreach to parents and added training for staff to improve the racial disparity in kindergarten readiness as part of the district’s continued effort to address the opportunity gap. These initiatives were part of a three-year strategic plan introduced in April 2019. It includes goals such as hiring a more diverse staff, implementing the curriculum in a “culturally responsive” and consistent way and sending staff to additional training. It does not require additional funding. JEH director Sharon Sprague said the district has also been working to increase engagement with parents. Attendance at the parents’ open house this year more than doubled — from 81 adults to 250, out of a student body of 300. “There’s a real sense of urgency here,” Sprague said. “We’re doing a lot.” Gaps in kindergarten readiness tend to follow a student throughout their educational career, according to NU Prof. Diane Whitmore

POLICE BLOTTER Man arrested after chase for theft at Jewel-Osco, burglary at Davis Street Pantry A 30-year-old Chicago resident was arrested Tuesday in connection with a theft of cosmetics worth $667.72 from the Jewel-Osco at 2485 Howard St. A 51-year-old male employee reported the theft on Oct. 1 at 3:12 p.m. and said two people took numerous Olay and alcohol products from the store and left without paying, said Evanston police Cmdr. Ryan Glew. The grocery store’s video surveillance also confirmed there were two men, one in a black shirt and the other in a blue shirt.

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The Joseph E. Hill Education Center. District 65 has hired new staff and added staff training for the Joseph E. Hill Early Childhood Center with the hopes of addressing the district’s racial opportunity gap.

Schanzenbach, who studies childhood development at the Institute for Policy Research. In 2015, 54 percent of white students in District 65 met English and language arts benchmarks on the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers test, while 28 and 27 percent of black and Latinx students, respectively, met those same standards. In 2018, those numbers decreased, with 15 percent of black students and 20 percent of Latinx students meeting ELA benchmarks. “It is hard to remediate; it is hard to catch up,” she said. “If you end up losing a little bit at the The two men fled the scene and were pursued by an officer on foot, until they climbed under CTA tracks, heading eastbound, Glew said. Another officer was at James Park when he observed a man in a black shirt climbing over a fence from the CTA tracks. The man was stopped and detained, and found with several Olay products. He was identified by the Jewel employee who reported the theft, arrested and transferred to the police station, Glew said. The search for the second man was negative and no suspects are in custody.

Burglary at Davis Street Pantry

Two witnesses reported a burglary at Davis Street Pantry on 927 Davis St. around 12:52 a.m. on Wednesday. The two were walking westbound on Davis and

starting gate, and losing a little bit every year, that adds up to a lot of gap.” One of the recommendations in the threeyear strategic plan was to hire more teachers and administrators of color, “so our students and families see themselves reflected in their learning leaders,” according to the plan. Sprague hired three new teachers this year, two of whom are Latinx. She also added four new teachers’ assistants, three of whom are black and one of whom is Asian. JEH also hired an black administrator. District 65 officials have honed in on early

childhood education to ameliorate the racial opportunity gap, board president Sunith Kartha said. Kathra noted students at JEH were performing well on in-house assessments that come with the curriculum JEH uses, but this was not translating to state tests of kindergarten readiness. “While I think we have a really great program, we weren’t necessarily seeing the results through kindergarten and beyond that we wanted to see — so what could we do?” she said. Sprague said her main job is to mitigate that issue, particularly for students of color and lowincome students, who make up roughly 70 percent of the JEH’s population. To do that, Sprague said she has to find a balance between supporting teachers and staff and pushing them to the next level. “Challenges always come down to lack of time and then lack of resources,” she said. “(There are) moments when I just feel like, ‘Okay, we’re trying to do too much, too fast,’ so trying to keep that balance, keep the tension just right so that we’re doing as much as we possibly can without overloading the system to the point where it fails.”

heard the sound of glass shattering. The two saw a man flee eastbound on Davis from the scene and said he was wearing a blue shirt, light pants, and was carrying a bag, Glew said. The owner of Davis Street Pantry, a 59-year-old male, arrived on the scene after police and said he would like to press charges against the man. The owner did a cursory search and found a number of cigarette products removed from the shelf, Glew said. According to video surveillance, the man was carrying a white bag with a brick that was used to break the glass door, and was wearing a blue shirt and a white face mask. Glew said that there is currently no one in custody and there is no more information.

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Setting the record straight An article in Wednesday’s paper titled “Musical adapted into art exhibit” misquoted Carly Mazer due to a transcription error. The correct version of the quote reads: “Women make up half of our population but their stories only make up 0.5 percent of recorded history.” The Daily regrets the error.

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This summer, many Northwestern students got involved in the 2020 election cycle by working on national campaigns. Students said their work not only allowed them to get involved in U.S. politics, but it also gave them the opportunity to connect with new, passionate people working toward the same cause. McCormick senior Mitch Price said that after smooth interviews with campaign staff, he was given the opportunity to work as a data analytics intern for U.S. Sen. Cory Booker’s (D-N.J.) presidential campaign. “Overall, I thought it was a really incredible experience that I grew a lot from,” Price said. “I met some really incredible people who are doing some really incredible work — people who I consider really good friends now.” During his first week working on Booker’s presidential campaign, Price said he was surprised when he was given access to the campaign’s social media accounts and tasked to “figure out what works and what doesn’t.” “I felt included from day one,” Price said. “They didn’t just give me work that was busywork. It was things that actually had an impact on the campaign. They gave me a lot of ownership over my work which was really great.” Weinberg junior Mara Kelly also reflected positively on her experience thus far campaigning for Marie Newman, who’s running for Illinois’ 3rd Congressional District against U.S. Rep. Dan Lipinski (D-Western Springs). She described it as one of the best things she’s chosen to participate in. Kelly said her previous employer at NARAL Pro-Choice America helped her connect with Newman’s campaign last spring. She started off as a volunteer and later landed an intern position for the campaign. She works at least one day a week canvassing and spreading Newman’s message to

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Illinois residents. “A really big thing on the campaign is learning how to communicate and have conversations with people who might disagree with you or may not have heard of you or may not be completely on board,” Kelly said. Kelly said she hopes to take the upcoming winter quarter off to work full-time on Newman’s campaign. She said she would also like to do the same in the fall of 2020 for a presidential campaign. “I believe we are at a really critical moment in our country’s history of politics,” Kelly said. “I think it’s really important that we all do our best.” Northwestern alumna Dalia Jude (Medill ’19) currently works as an organizer for Pete

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A “Pier Pumpkin Lights” installation at Navy Pier. The month-long event opened Tuesday, and will close Nov. 2.

Navy Pier goes spooky with “Pier Pumpkin Lights” By WILSON CHAPMAN

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Navy Pier is saying goodbye to Hot Girl Summer and hello to Spooky Girl Fall with its ongoing Halloween celebration, “Pier Pumpkin Lights.” “Pier Pumpkin Lights” made its premiere at Navy Pier on Oct. 1. The month-long event features a variety of outdoor pop-up installations and designs themed around pumpkins and Halloween, and will be accompanied by additional seasonal programs before closing on Nov. 2. “Pier Pumpkin Lights” aims to bring together multiple age groups, Payal Patel, a Communication graduate student and Navy Pier’s senior communication manager, told The Daily. Patel said the event hopes to attract yearround engagement at Navy Pier and refute

the landmark’s reputation as a strictly summer destination. The pumpkin displays were conceived by local Chicago company Ivan Carlson Event Design. The group has partnered with Navy Pier for over 20 years on projects such as the Christmas-themed “Winter Wonderfest” and past smaller-scale Halloween events. Ivan Carlson creative director Gary Jackson said “Pier Pumpkin Lights” allows the company to take a different, more unconventional approach with their designs. ”The previous Halloweens were more traditional scary, creepy skeletons and graveyards, whereas this year, it’s a little bit more of an upscale, artistic approach and a little twist on the traditional,” Jackson said. According to Ivan Carlson president Tina Carlson, eight carvers worked with Navy Pier employees on the installations and constructed the figures using fake pumpkin material called “Fun-Kins.” The six-week project also includes a variety of lighting designs, ranging from

waterproof rope lighting to faceted g40 light bulbs. “Pier Pumpkin Lights” pays homage to several pop culture and art figures, Carlson said. For instance, a multi-tiered, 16-foot pumpkin tower showcases carved depictions of famous horror characters such as Dracula and Freddy Kruger. One display recreates the Picasso statue located in Chicago’s Daley Plaza using jack o’lanterns. Another display — a garden consisting of 105 jack o’lanterns — includes carvings of various icons like Mona Lisa and E.T. alongside three skeletons that represent the famous “see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil” saying. Carlson said the company had to purchase the rights to the patterns and the characters in order to use them for the displays. She added that the designers aimed to incorporate a wide range of classic Halloween touchstones. “We wanted to make sure we covered, in an artful manner, traditional Halloween images,”

Carlson said. “We didn’t want to be too esoteric with this, that people didn’t know what they were looking at.” Navy Pier will host several other events and deals during October to complement “Pier Pumpkin Lights.” Some restaurants at the pier will offer special seasonal drinks and desserts, from “Vampire Bite” martinis to donut pumpkin ice cream sandwiches. In addition, the pier will organize its traditional free trick-or-treat event closer to Halloween. Other special programs include a cosplay contest on Oct. 26 and a haunted house from Oct. 18 to 31. Patel said she hopes Navy Pier will be able to offer something for everyone during the Halloween season. “We’re trying to make this an all-inclusive event,” Patel said. “The options are endless, and the demographics for this particular event are vast.” wilsonchapman2021@u.northwestern.edu

Pop América highlights Latin American pop art at Block By AARON WANG

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Pointing to the title of “Pop América,” the exhibition’s curator Esther Gabara reveals a message behind the accent over the letter ‘e’. “It declares independence from the United States’ long presumption of ownership of the world, as well from the troubled history of the idea of Latin America,” said Gabara. Gabara spoke as part of the event “Contesting Freedom: Pop América,” on Wednesday at the Block Museum. The panel discussed the politics of pop art in relation to the ongoing museum exhibition “Pop América,” which highlights the contributions of Latin American artists to the art movement. Gabara was joined by Weinberg professor Alejandra Uslenghi and Daniel Quiles, assistant professor at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Corinne Granof, the academic curator at the Block, moderated the conversation. “Pop América” won the 2017’s Sotheby’s Prize, an award given to exhibitions that explore overlooked areas in art history. Granof said the exhibition is the first to celebrate the contributions of Latin American and Latinx artists in the pop art movement. Featuring the works of artists from countries such as Brazil, Chile, Puerto Rico and the U.S., Granof said the art show hopes to represent the Americas as a single continent. According to Gabara, “Pop América” focuses on work created from 1965 to 1975 because of the period’s historical significance. Gabara said this decade was defined by political turmoil and the spread of U.S culture across the rest of the

Americas, which influenced the art creation. “A lot of Latin American countries experienced dictatorship, revolutions and conflicts,” said Weinberg junior Fiona Asokacitta, a student docent at the Block. “By analyzing these artworks, you can see the struggles behind the identities bleeding through it.” Asokacitta said she can relate to the themes of American imperialist dominance in the exhibition’s artwork due to her own background growing up in Indonesia. To reach a holistic understanding of mainstream culture, she said it is important to promote marginalized art and challenge dominant narratives. “Even some works adopted the techniques of pop art, they say something new about it,” Asokacitta said. “It’s like a push back, like a satirical acknowledgment of the imperialistic homogeny and the influence of media, advertising, mass production in our lives.” Even though pop art is sometimes considered to be apolitical, Asokacitta added, “Pop América” challenges and complicates this idea through the curation of its pieces. The exhibition juxtaposes different works with multiple levels of engagement, encouraging the audience to explore the connection between the pieces. Communication graduate student Evelyn Kreutzer, a fellow at the Block who assisted with “Pop América,” said she wants the audience to think about the political attitude behind the pieces that are being juxtaposed. “It is important to find out that pop art isn’t as surface-oriented as it sometimes sounds to be,” said Kreutzer. “There is so much history to it, and it all comes out through all the brilliant curatorial decisions they have made.” xuandiwang2022@u.northwestern.edu

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Esther Gabara speaks at the panel. Gabara, the curator of the ongoing “Pop América” exhibition, discussed the political subject matter of pop art created by Latinx artists.

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Visceral Dance Chicago reenvisions form for fall show By EMMA YARGER

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With eight new dancers on board, Visceral Dance Chicago aims to showcase individuality and personality in different styles of dance through the company’s upcoming show, “Fall Engagement.” Visceral’s “Fall Engagement” performance opens on Oct. 4 at the Athenaeum Theatre Chicago and will continue its tour in Monterrey, Mexico, Nov. 5. The show features strong technical and athletic elements, as well as audience engagement. International choreographer Monica Cervantes worked with Visceral on multiple projects, and “Fall Engagement” will feature Cervantes’s brand new work alongside returning pieces choreographed by Nick Pupillo, Visceral’s artistic director and founder. Pupillo said Visceral worked with Cervantes for two weeks and spent three weeks rehearsing the show. Despite the quick turnaround, Pupillo said he’s excited for the production and views it as a fresh start for the company. “One thing about the art that we do is that it

requires a lot of time, integrity and a lot of passion,” Pupillo said. “It’s personal. I look for individual artistry, so they need to be able to stand out, so I don’t want anyone to look the same, act the same, be the same.” Meredith Harrill, who has been dancing with Visceral since it was founded, said the company is strengthened by the diversity of its eight new members. She added that the upcoming “Fall Engagement” is an opportunity for the ensemble to show the Chicago arts world what they can do. “Visceral (has) 11 dancers, and we are our own unique individual dancers,” Harrill said. “We’ve learned how to combine our own talents and styles to make this cohesive company, but we haven’t lost our individuality.” Visceral Dance Chicago’s dancers rehearse “Fall Engagement.” The show opens on Oct. 4 at the Athenaeum Theatre Chicago. According to Harrill, the most rewarding part of the process is manifesting the choreographers’ vision onstage. For instance, the opening number of the show, “Impetera,” allows dancers to express their own styles in the movement to achieve Pupillo’s goal of showing dancers’ personalities. Harrill said she hopes to impact the audience

through her performance. The dancer added that she appreciates the audience’s capacity to take away different messages and emotions from the performance. “It’s very exhilarating,” Harrill said. “You feel almost out of body. You are conveying all these emotions but not only are you conveying them to the audience, you’re going through them yourself. It’s emotionally and physically exhausting, but in the best way.” Original company member Braeden Barnes said the value of Visceral as a company is its ability to surprise an audience with different styles of dance. He said the performance encompass a variety of genres, from ballet to contemporary. According to Barnes, the dancers dive into opposing emotions in each piece, embodying both aggression and empathy in their movements. He said, as he dances, he focuses on portraying Visceral’s values to the audience. “We do a lot of new work and we like to push the boundaries of art and dance,” Barnes said. “Everyone leaves feeling something unique at the end of the show.” emmayarger2023@u.northwestern.edu

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StuCo seeks to highlight diverse voices going forward By JENNIFER ZHAN

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Cast members rehearse Waa-Mu’s 88th show “For The Record.” The musical theater organization is working to make room for different voices and experiences in this year’s show.

As a new season of shows begins, members of the Northwestern Student Theatre Coalition are affirming their commitments to make their organizations and productions more inclusive of marginalized students. Communication senior and co-chair of The Waa-Mu Show Emma Griffone said she’s proud that the musical theater organization has transformed into a more welcoming space for people of color since her first year at Northwestern University. Last year, Griffone served as Waa-Mu’s first co-director of accessibility, inclusion and diversity. She said Waa-Mu is also working to make room for different voices and experiences in this year’s show. “Since my freshman year, (there’s been) conversation of how theater can be more inclusive and reflective of various groups that are not just white, cis-identifying people,” Griffone said. “That’s not just reflected in race, but in terms of gender identity, sexuality and socioeconomic status. It’s really heartening to see it’s become a big part of the mission statement of a lot of theater boards.” According to the group’s co-marketing and publicity director Yama Pouye, Spectrum Theatre Company aims to create a space where minorities can voice their experience. The Communication sophomore added that the socio-political theater group’s Fall shows aim to highlight voices outside the dominant narrative. This year, Spectrum will present “Never Not Once,” a play focused on a mother retroactively exploring her journey with sexual assault. Pouye

said the production includes marginalized characters who aren’t tokenized. “A lot of times when there’s theatre that talks about underrepresented people, it’s very tokenized,” Pouye said. “It’s hard to see a play where there’s, say, someone who’s black on stage and it isn’t about them being black on stage.” Marginalized people remain a minority among theater majors, Pouye said. She’s currently casting a staged reading that needs three Latinx actors, but she’s struggling to find people who aren’t already busy with other shows. Still, Communication sophomore Simran Deokule, business manager for Lipstick Theatre, said she thinks Northwestern’s theater community is committed to making progress in terms of inclusivity. Last year, Lipstick released a statement apologizing for “a distinct lack of representation and diversity” in the feminist theater board’s “Burlesque” show. According to Deokule, the board will offer a series of empowerment workshops open to everyone in the fall. “The whole effort is to make sure that ‘Burlesque’ is a safe space for everyone who wants to perform,” Deokule said. “(Lipstick wants to) rectify any mistakes that we may have made in the past and be super conscious about all our actions.” The Dolphin Show also sparked controversy about inclusion after tense discussions about race in the show’s selection process last year. Communication sophomore and WAVE Productions community outreach coordinator Mariana Leone said that while the Dolphin situation didn’t affect WAVE specifically, she thought it was a good reminder for everyone in the StuCo community to listen to each other. This year, WAVE’s productions will feature nonbinary and transgender voices and shine a spotlight on Zelda Fitzgerald, the 1920s writer

known for her marriage to F. Scott Fitzgerald. Leone said the company has made a concerted effort to prioritize diversity and inclusivity in its process of selecting stories and collaborators. “We see this happening in this small, sort of microscopic world of Northwestern theater, but this is happening out in professional theatre everywhere,” Leone said. “This is a conversation that the StuCo community’s going to continue to have for many years to come.” jenniferzhan2022@u.northwestern.edu

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first person to earn four Pulitzer Prizes across the reporting categories with an April team project that examined President Donald Trump’s questionable financial history. In the story, published in October 2018, Barstow and his team members opened with a description of Trump’s “dubious tax schemes” and “outright fraud.” Their language prompted accusations of defamation from the White House. “There’s a lot of thought that goes into whether words like that are actually substantiated,” Barstow said. “But when they are, by God, you want to tell the truth.”

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2019 He said the article underwent a thorough review process prior to its publication, following a 100,000-document trail of proof. The Q&A focused on the nation’s perception of journalism. Barstow said recent shifts in the government’s attitude toward journalism have had significant effects on reporters. “It’s a really brutal business to go into right now,” he said at the event. “Today, it’s a much starker contest between the world of truth and the kingdom of lies. There’s a greater willingness for political leaders and business leaders to just spout utter nonsense.” Cenziper, who moderated the conversation and serves as an investigative reporter for The Washington Post, said she felt similarly to Barstow about shifts in

the journalism landscape. “The media industry is changing every day, and has changed pretty dramatically in recent years,” she said. “There’s no better journalist in the country to talk about the changing state of investigative reporting than David Barstow.” Medill first year Sara Kadoura said she felt starstruck sitting in the front row at the event. Though she’s unsure if she wants to pursue a career in journalism, she said Barstow’s passion and persistence in his investigations inspired her. “The most important things that are exposed in our society are from investigative journalists,” Kadoura said. Barstow earned his first Pulitzer Prize in 2004, examining insufficient safety standards in American

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William Haley. “We feel it’s only a natural, necessary thing to give back any way we can.” A “good number” of people came to the Evanston restaurant and noted they were supporting PEP, Haley said. “The community really rallied for this thing, so I would say it was a success.” Haley said most of the Old Neighborhood Grill’s summer revenue comes from the district’s students, which made the restaurant want to support them in return. Some schools have used their PTA money to pay off outstanding lunch debt for students who could not afford lunch. The association also funds school community events that are outside of the regular academic day, such as a movie night or dance. The cost per student for these events can add up, Su said. A well-funded PTA allows for these enrichment opportunities to continue, and the PEP program allows for a more consistent student experience across District 65 schools, Su said.

starts at the beginning of a calendar year. The university was responsive to the legislation through frequent meetings between ASG and the administration, Davies said. “I don’t know if there’s a general awareness of how important this specific position is,” they said. Davies, Reid and Sandefer said the university should include more positions within the administration to support transgender, gender non-conforming and asexual students. But since transgender and gender nonconforming students are 3 percent of the NU population, the university is unlikely to invest money for another assistant director, Davies

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store manager Madeline Devries. In addition to coffee, the look, ambience, food and staff also make the coffee shop “work,” Bengtsson said. He based the store’s design off of a Swedish minimalist style. The floorplan is completely open with simple decorations. With pristine white walls, lights and tables, the design creates a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere, he said. Beyond the physical space, Devries said the owners work to foster a friendly and welcoming environment for customers as well as their employees. “It’s like working at a spa mixed with a coffee shop,” Devries said. “It’s zen and peaceful, even when it is busy.” The building previously hosted Cheesie’s. which was a relatively dark place, said Annie Coakley, the

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Old Neighborhood Grill in Evansotn. The restaurant is participating in D65’s restaurant week.

workplaces. His other award-winning projects include a 2009 article about schemes within the Pentagon to further the Iraq War and a 2013 exposé on Walmart’s use of bribery with Mexican officials. Ultimately, Barstow said he hopes young journalists understand that anyone can be a great investigative reporter. “All you really need in the end is two basic ingredients,” Barstow said. “You need abnormal curiosity, and you need relentless persistence. If you have those two things, you can do really great journalism. And if you don’t, no number of journalism classes will get you there.” melanielust2023@u.northwestern.edu said. With Abtahi’s assistance, MSA will expand events catered for asexual-identifying students as well as transgender and gender non-conforming students. Sandefer said Abtahi would be a great source of support and “the most qualified choice.” Outside of the administration, Reid said the student community could work harder to create a welcoming environment for LGBTQ students. “People who aren’t a part of the LGBTQ+ community should be thinking constantly about how they can uplift and support the LGBTQ+ community,” Reid said. “After that, representation follows.” yunkyokim2022@u.northwestern.edu

While the number of participating restaurants nearly doubled from last year, Sato said the committee is hoping to work with more next year. andrewrowan2023@u.northwestern.edu executive director of Downtown Evanston. She added that the storefront is welcoming from the street with a large glass window and bright interior, especially compared to the grilled cheese shop. “The change in the place is night and day,” Coakley said. “The new shop is super inviting and super clean.” It’s been a big year for coffee lovers in Evanston — Colectivo Coffee opened in November 2018, Philz Coffee announced a new location on Davis Street in March, and other favorites, like Unicorn Cafe and Coffee Lab, continue to draw students and residents. But Coakley said Newport stands apart for its high-end equipment, unique blends and Swedish pastries. “We’re really excited to be in Evanston,” Bengtsson said. “We could have an edge that is a little bit different than the other places here.” samuelheller2022@u.northwestern.edu

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Coming into Thursday’s matchup on an eight-game winning streak and a huge win against No. 9 Michigan under its belt, one would think the No. 5 Northwestern would have taken some time to relax and celebrate. The Wildcats (10-2, 3-0 Big Ten) have had an extremely tough slate, with plenty of wins to be proud of aside from the Wolverines: No. 15 Ohio State, No. 16 Stanford, No. 20 Wake Forest, and No. 24 Michigan State. But the games keep getting tougher for the Cats. This week they face No. 4 Maryland (9-1, 2-0 Big Ten), one of their toughest opponents yet. “It’s tough to come back — we were on a real high after we beat Michigan. We hadn’t beaten them in four or five years,” coach Tracey Fuchs said. “The good thing is, we’re playing Maryland, who’s number four in the country. They’re an easy team to get up for and I think our players will be ready for (Thursday’s) match.” NU has beaten the Terrapins in two of its last three regular-season

No. 4 Maryland vs. No. 5 Northwestern Evanston, Illinois 2:30 p.m. Thursday

meetings, but Maryland has been a force since it joined the Big Ten. The Terrapins were last year’s NCAA runner-up and Big Ten Champions, and the road to winning the conference this year almost certainly involves beating them. Maryland is coming off a similarly impressive win streak of its own, and has only lost once all season to No. 2 Duke. To top it all off, the game will be the Cats’ first of the season that is televised. Despite all that added pressure, NU is staying focused in the leadup to this game. “We’ve gained so much confidence by playing Michigan and all the other good teams,” redshirt freshman Bente Baekers said. “We’ve learned so much, we’ve practiced so much, (and) we know what we need to improve. We’re just focusing one game at a time. I don’t think our team does feel pressure at all.” To beat the Terrapins, the Cats will have to play some of the best hockey they have played all season, but Baekers believes their mindset will be key to a victory.

Both Maryland and NU have very strong offenses, with goals per game averages of 3.40 and 3.17 respectively, but junior for ward Lakin Barry said the entire team is important to the Cats offensive prowess. “When you think of scoring, you think of forwards in the circle, but the ball has to get into the circle,” Barry said. “So just being strong on our outlets, and getting the midfield to get the ball moving forward… Everyone helps us get the ball in the circle, and we just finish it.” Barry said the experience preparing for the Michigan game will also help them as they look forward to Maryland. Both Barry and Fuchs said they trust the team’s chemistry, which will help them in Thursday’s contest. “Our team strength is our balance,” Fuchs said. “ This year we’re really solid on ever y line. We’re really balanced and we play together.” gabrielacarroll2023@u.northwestern.edu

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Lily Gandhi reaches for the ball. The senior midfielder has started every game this season.

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Despite not being at full strength and only scoring one goal at Northwestern coming into Tuesday, Ugo Achara Jr. woke up Tuesday morning and called his shot. He told his roommate, freshman defender Logan Weaver, that he would score that night against No. 5 Indiana. And after he did, he’d backflip. That all came true in the Wildcats’ 3-1 loss Tuesday. Achara Jr. scored his second career goal and then did his first flip on the field since the semifinals of his high school state tournament. Heading into Friday’s game against Michigan (3-2-3, 0-0-2 Big Ten), he’s produced some of the team’s most dangerous chances recently and added a new element to the NU (5-4-1, 1-1-1) attack. “He’s a special player,” senior midfielder Matt Morderwell said. “He’s going to be the future of this program when I’m done.” Achara Jr.’s two goals have shown his strength and athleticism, two traits hard to find elsewhere on the roster. His goal Tuesday sailed into the top right corner of the net on a shot from over 20 yards away, and he also scored a leaping header against Illinois-Chicago on September 24. But he’s missed a number of shots as well, including one from close range against the Hoosiers that could have tied the score at two. Achara transitioned to attack late in his high school career after a teammate was injured in the preseason, and coach Tim Lenahan said Achara needs more reps to become a consistent, reliable finisher. “There are certain guys that things slow down for them, and everything moves in slow motion when they get in front of the box,” Lenahan said. “I don’t think he’s that guy, but because of his athleticism and his work, he’s going to get

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Ugo Achara Jr. celebrates with Coach Lenahan after his 100th win. The freshman forward scored his second career goal Tuesday.

a lot of chances and some of them are going to go in.” Lenahan said Achara Jr.’s impressive instincts on-ball have helped him overcome his lack of experience at striker. He’s entered the rotation at attack early in his career despite not being “100 percent” according to Lenahan, who didn’t disclose Achara Jr.’s injury. Because he’s not fully healthy, Achara Jr. said he’s second guessing himself more often and is struggling more than he expected adjusting to college soccer. “When you get hurt, especially at this level, you have to manage big expectations for yourself,” he said. “You want to come out and contribute as soon as possible and then you get hurt, it takes a toll on you physically and mentally. Especially

the mental part.” But over the last two weeks, Achara Jr. hasn’t played like someone who’s had trouble playing more aggressively. He said he’s done a lot of talking with teammates, coaches and the team psychologist and started doing breathing exercises to feel more comfortable on the field. Achara Jr.’s minutes have increased as he’s come closer to returning to his old self. He said he’s stressed with the people he speaks with regularly that it won’t be long until he grows into the scorer he expects himself to be. “I’m talking about what (I’m) capable of and what (I’ve) done in the past,” he said. “I’m just going to keep doing what I know how to do.” charliegoldsmith2021@u.northwestern.edu

After nearly three weeks on the road, Northwestern is ready to return to Evanston. The Wildcats (4-5-1, 2-1 Big Ten) will open up their home-conference play Thursday against Purdue (6-4-1, 2-2), who currently sits in sixth in the conference standings, two spots behind NU. The Cats enter Thursday’s contest in a different position than the last time they played at home. Back on Sept. 13, NU had four goals on the season and had been shut out in all its losses. Now, in the three games since, the Cats have scored five more times and are in the midst of a twogame win streak, both of which came against Big Ten teams. “We always take pride in playing at home, (and) our team was a little bit dissatisfied with some of the nonconference results at home,” coach Michael Moynihan said. “We want to show people what we’re about — the improvements that we made and that we’re making progress.” One area NU has improved on — though still needs to “fine-tune” — is its defense, Moynihan said. Earlier in the season, the Cats gave up three or more goals on multiple occasions, but in the past two games, they’ve only allowed one. NU has also gained some conference recognition recently, with sophomore goalkeeper Mackenzie Wood and freshman outside back Danika Austin earning Big Ten accolades for the past week. But the Boilermakers come to Evanston with a talented squad too. Freshman defender Sydney Sparks — who has two goals and 16 shots on the season — has won weekly Big Ten awards of her own this season, and so has sophomore goalkeeper Marisa Bova, who’s tallied a .791 save percentage.

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“They’re an athletic team. They’re industrious, hardworking.” Moynihan said. “They put other teams under a lot of pressure. They sit back and they’re pretty well organized, and they counter well — teams like that can be difficult to play against.” Wood said playing with the “grit” she and her teammates showed last week against Iowa and Nebraska would help the Cats come out on top Thursday. Austin added that the team also needs to focus on themselves and their own game. “(The challenge is) not worrying about the other opponent and just doing the little things right on our side — and doing everything we can to control the outcome,” Austin said. The Michigan native added that she’s especially looking forward to playing in Thursday’s game because her family is coming to watch. “It’s just exciting to finally play for our own crowd and represent our school on our home turf,” she said. sophiascanlan2022@u.northwestern.edu

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Regan Steigleder prepares to kick the ball. The junior and her team will look to win their third straight game on Thursday.