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ASG holds elections for 12 Senate seats Election period will last until Saturday night By HANNAH FEUER

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Northwestern’s Associated Student Government is holding elections for 20 Senate seats apportioned based on the population of each undergraduate school. Elections started on Oct. 7 at 7 p.m. and will last for 48 hours. Students can view candidates’ platforms and vote for senators to represent their home school on the homepage of Wildcat Connection. This is the first year ASG is using a ranked choice voting system, according to ASG Chief of Staff and SESP sophomore Donovan Cusick. Weinberg elects nine ASG Senators, McCormick elects four, SESP, Medill and the School of Communication each elect two and Bienen elects one, Cusick said. Other members of the Senate represent student groups and are elected in the spring. Senators have the power to vote on ASG resolutions,

legislation and funding. Those decisions include the distribution of ASG’s annual budget for student groups, Cusick said. To appear on the ballot, candidates needed to present a petition with 30 signatures from other students. While the deadline to turn in a petition has passed, Cusick encourages students to consider running as write-in candidates by marketing themselves on social media. “It’s a big part of our electoral process,” he said. “The ballot doesn’t necessarily represent the final choices for who can be a senator.” Last year, two senators were elected as write-ins. Results will be uploaded to the ASG website next week, Cusick said. In the meantime, he encourages all students to vote. “Senators and ASG as a whole are designed to represent the student body,“ Cusick said. “Voting just ensures that you put someone who you think is going to do a job is going to actually dedicate their time and energy toward being a productive member of ASG.” hannahfeuer2023@u.northwestern.edu

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The community fridge outside Childcare Network of Evanston. The fourth community fridge in Evanston will open this fall.

Fourth community fridge to open

Fridge to be stationed outside of Kombucha Brava at Custer Ave. By ILANA AROUGHETI

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Evanston’s fourth community fridge will open this fall outside of Kombucha Brava at 717 Custer Ave.

Community members built Evanston’s original fridge outside the Childcare Network of Evanston building at 1335 Dodge Ave. Set to open in March, a vehicle crashed into the fridge and destroyed it the night before it was supposed to be plugged in. Within days, Evanston Fight for Black Lives members secured a replacement fridge — and

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Faculty Senate talks policy changes D65 leaders speak Reporting process adjusts in the aftermath of cheer allegations

Alongside in-person learning, technology to remain a staple

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Northwestern’s newlyappointed ombudsperson and an Office of Equity leader discussed changes to NU’s harassment and discrimination reporting process in a Wednesday Faculty Senate meeting. The University announced it would change harassment and discrimination policies by Sept. 3 after releasing the results of an independent investigation into reports of sexual harassment and racism raised by the cheer team. In a February Daily investigation, cheerleaders said NU’s Office of Equity did not appropriately respond to the allegations. The University filed a motion in May to dismiss sexual harassment allegations leveled by former cheerleader Hayden Richardson in a January federal lawsuit.

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on new tech usage By OLIVIA ALEXANDER

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Guest speakers at Wednesday’s Faculty Senate meeting addressed Northwestern’s harassment and discrimination policy updates.

Students in Evanston/ Skokie School District 65 returned to in-person learning this fall, but they didn’t leave their iPads and laptops at home. Instead, devices will continue to be incorporated inside and outside the classroom, the district’s technology team said. District 65 adopted a oneto-one technology program during the pandemic, allowing students access to their own portable device. Middle school students receive Chromebooks and elementary students get iPads, said Jamila Dillard, District 65’s director of social sciences and instructional technology integration. “All of our students have devices that are taken home and brought back to the

school,” Dillard said. “That means that every student, whether they’re in class, or home because of illness or COVID, or whatever the reason that they’re out of school, they can still participate in the school day.” The one-to-one program means no student has to ever miss instruction, Dillard said. They are still able to find assignments, interact with classmates and ask their teachers for help, he said. As for inside the classroom, Dillard said devices don’t take the place of books and pen and paper, but they can serve as useful tools to work on projects and in learning centers. “These technologies are just used to enhance the learning experience, not to replace it,” Dillard said. “We want to make sure what we’re doing in our classrooms is not replacing face to face contact with educators, but just enhancing what educators are already doing.”

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AROUND TOWN

Ald. Nieuwsma talks transition into City Council By JORJA SIEMONS

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This article is part of a four-part series featuring new City Councilmembers. The Daily is sitting down with councilmembers to find out how they’ve been adjusting to their new roles — and where they stand on their platforms now. For Ald. Jonathan Nieuwsma (4th), the transition from environmental community advocacy to serving on City Council has been eye-opening. “It’s one thing to be focused on a single issue,” Nieuwsma said. “(Now) there’s not just one issue that I get to care about. I have to engage in every single thing that comes in front of the council.” Now, when he works with issues that he finds less familiar, Nieuwsma said he has a deeper appreciation for city staff ’s depth of knowledge. As president of Citizens’ Greener Evanston from 2009 to 2020, Nieuwsma’s own expertise is in environmental sustainability and renewable energy. His 2021 aldermanic campaign pushed for increasing open green space access and adopting an environmental justice ordinance. Nieuwsma has pushed City Council for full implementation of Evanston’s Climate Action and Resilience Plan, which calls for zero city carbon emissions by 2050. During recent discussion about American Rescue Plan Act allocations, he aligned with calls to use funds for sustainability. Citizens’ Greener Evanston representatives proposed a $5 million allocation specifically for CARP projects, including hiring a consultant to carry out the CARP

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Ald. Jonathan Nieuwsma (4th). President of Citizens’ Greener Evanston from 2009 to 2020, Nieuwsma is one of four new City Council members.

Preliminary Step for Transportation and Mobility. Moving forward, Nieuwsma said the city needs to work on a step-by-step CARP implementation plan and discuss building and energy codes. He said he also wants to make a concerted effort to install solar panels in city buildings. But Nieuwsma said environmental plans must also be financially viable and responsible. When he analyzed city staff ’s recommended

options for the Evanston Animal Shelter’s renovation — which included the possibility of making the building net zero in carbon emissions — Niewsuma said he had to be pragmatic. “If we spent an extra million dollars to go as green as possible, that’s a million dollars we’re not putting into the care itself or human care or economic development,” he said. “Striking a balance is something new that I as City Councilmember

in advertisements for an upcoming event. The flag is sometimes used to show support for law enforcement and has also been linked to white nationalist and alt-right groups. The library used the “thin blue line” flag as part of a display advertising a Nov. 2 program on police reform hosted by the NU Emeriti Organization and EPL. A book featured in the display also showed the flag.

Both usages of the flag, which is a black and policies and procedures that promote equity,” white variation of the American flag with a blue the statement said. “We hereby commit to stripe, were removed from the display. In the develop a system for a more sensitive review of apology, EPL acknowledged the harm its usage signage, programs, collections, policies and procedures drafts for potentially offensive imagery of the flag caused. “The library is committed to identifying, before inclusion in displays.” understanding, and rectifying our injustices past Nanouche Wilmette 10 09 21 DailyNorthwestern for print.pdf 1 9/30/21 7:03 PM and current, as well as developing anti-racist — Jacob Fulton

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have to do.” As City Council begins its annual budget process, Nieuwsma said he looks forward to hearing budget recommendations from the Reimagining Public Safety Committee. Established by Mayor Daniel Biss in May, the committee analyzes the city’s public safety efforts, including at the Evanston Police Department. During his aldermanic campaign, Nieuwsma proposed redirecting funds away from EPD and into Parks, Recreation and Community Services and the Office of Sustainability. Nieuwsma said he still upholds his campaign stance that Evanston’s public safety budget should reflect community values, but he said his perspective about EPD has shifted since he joined council. “Having worked with and having gotten to know some of the officers, and being closer to the action and seeing the work they do, I’ve been impressed,” he said. “I do have a lot of respect for the men and women of the Evanston Police Department (and) the Evanston Fire Department, for that matter.” Nieuwsma said getting to know Officer Mike Jones, the 4th Ward problem-solving officer, and seeing his sensitivity to unhoused residents has informed his own opinions. Going into the 2022 city budget process, Nieuwsma said he is keeping in mind both the need for more social services and his observation that EPD is understaffed. “In an ideal world, we’d have all the police we need and all the social workers we need,” he said. “I don’t have a foregone conclusion in my head. I want to see how the budget process plays out.”

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Arch Society celebrates Homecoming

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Northwestern’s annual Homecoming week has brought students and alumni together for decades. After a year of empty stadiums and virtual reunion events, Arch Society is bringing back a series of NU traditions to run from Oct. 8 to 16. The student group, which works closely with the Alumni Association, will kick off festivities with a tailgate for the Oct. 8 women’s soccer game. Homecoming Committee Co-Chair and Weinberg senior Sheridan Bernard said the event will be catered by Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers and will involve a giveaway. “(The game) takes place a little before Homecoming week, but we wanted to emphasize some sports other than football this year,” Bernard said. The “Paint Norris Purple” tradition will also make a comeback. ARTica Studios in Norris University Center will provide free art supplies for student organizations to paint their own banners until Oct. 10, and students can win $75 for promoting their organizations during the event. Arch Society will also host the annual senior brunch on Sunday, where seniors can learn about upcoming Alumni Association events, and a Tuesday food truck festival at the Arts Circle. Members of the Royalty Court, nominated in spring, will be at these events, helping out and getting to know students. At the end of the week, the student body will vote for two to be crowned as Homecoming Wildcats at the Oct. 15 pep rally at Deering Meadow. The week will conclude with the Oct. 16 football game against Rutgers, where Royalty Court members will make a halftime appearance on Ryan Field. Homecoming Committee Co-Chair and McCormick senior Angel Hernandez said he’s most looking forward to this event. “I love to see the sea of purple that is our

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student section,” Hernandez said. “It’s such a unifying experience that I’m sure we’ve all missed.” When last year’s Homecoming was postponed due to COVID-19, Hernandez said the committee scraped together a few virtual events like a trivia night, but canceled all oncampus programming to promote the safety of the community. While the committee is trying to host events in outdoor spaces this year to stay on the safe side, Bernard said Arch Society has been able to bring back many of the traditions students know and love. Arch Society member and Weinberg junior Chalinee Charoenwong said she looks back on Homecoming memories from her freshman year fondly and is excited to participate in person again.

“I think the energy will be a lot higher than last year,” Charoenwong said. “Just hearing about the schedule for next week is getting me excited.” In addition to running Homecoming events, Arch Society also hosts mentorship and career advancement programs to strengthen relationships between students and alumni. Hernandez, an avid NU football fan, said the organization gives him an outlet to showcase his school pride and support throughout the year. “I’m not necessarily the loudest person, so I figured that if I can’t scream with my voice, I can help out on the sidelines,” Hernandez said. “I’m excited to help other people get excited for Homecoming.” calliemorgan2024@u.northwestern.edu

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Miranda: I tested positive. It seemed NU didn’t care. ALEX MIRANDA

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I’m Alex Miranda, a Medill freshman, and I had severe mental health issues senior year of high school. I came out as gay last December while in a toxic relationship. That dynamic, coupled with in-person academic restrictions due to COVID-19, led me to be on track to fail school. The school was alerted of a photo of me abusing alcoholic substances; a counselor called me in. The following conversation is the reason I attend Northwestern today: “Alex, we know you’re a good kid. We want to make sure you’re okay.” Through the support I received in counseling, my immediate family and an outstanding journalism program, I am okay. I assumed an institution like NU with a multibillion dollar endowment had access to the same resources as my public high school, if not better. However, when the University mismanaged my COVID-19 case last week, it also failed to make Counseling and Psychological Services accessible in quarantine. By doing so, they put my well-being at risk. Thankfully, I didn’t need to access CAPS. But I easily could’ve and wouldn’t have been able to access its resources. On a physical and emotional level, NU dropped the ball by failing to effectively communicate as my COVID-19 case unfolded and isolated me from essential resources. Allow me to explain. On Sept. 19, I boarded a bus headed to Six Flags Great America as part of Wildcat Welcome. On the bus, we were told contact tracing would occur via sign-in sheet. On Sept. 21, one friend from the bus informed me they had tested positive. They said the University would contact me shortly, but per University policy, I was allowed to resume on-campus activities. On Sept. 22, a friend texted me to check my symptom tracker. It was red; I was not cleared for oncampus activities. I reported to the PCR testing site at Searle Hall and was told to contact COVID case management for information on what date I should

receive a PCR test. Based on my Sept. 19 exposure date, case management said I should report for testing Sept. 23. They asked if I was asymptomatic and vaccinated. I was. They turned my symptom tracker from red to green and allowed me to resume on-campus activities. On Sept. 23, I heard an individual in a class I attended the previous day tested positive. I reported to Searle to get a PCR. I asked the nurse administering my test if I should quarantine until my result was released; they didn’t give me a definitive answer. With a short line and a green symptom tracker, I made a split-second decision to complete a rapid test at the Donald P. Jacobs Center at 2:53 p.m. At 3:11 p.m., I received an email from Navica. My results were ready: Positive. I assumed the University would contact me with a course of action immediately. I assumed wrong. The next correspondence I received from the University was an email from Northwestern Now compelling undergraduates to make a college “bucket list” at 3:54 p.m. I realized I must take initiative to contact the University myself. My calls to case management resulted in digital messages and referrals to other numbers. I informed others of my positive result; they couldn’t get tested because the Jacobs Center closed at 4 p.m. I later received a call from case management. They told me they were understaffed and apologized for the delay in reaching out. My campus return date was communicated: Oct. 4 at midnight, 10 days after the Sept. 23 rapid test result. According to University policy, unless a student has family in the state of Illinois, they must report to Quarantine/Isolation housing. I told case management I have family in Illinois and they gave me the option to quarantine off-campus. I took it. I double masked, filled backpacks with personal belongings and left campus. On Sept. 24, the PCR I took at Searle returned positive. A representative from case management called. Before I was able to share close contacts, my mother rang. The call disconnected. Case management left a voicemail at 2:52 p.m. with a number and an email. I called multiple times with no response. I reached out via email, no reply. I did not receive a call from case management until Sept. 27. I explained to them that day that I now

had two negative COVID tests on file from a drivethrough testing center in DuPage County.

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I was told upon campus arrival that students make all the important change here. I didn’t realize the magnitude of that notion would be exposed in full so early on in my collegiate career.

- ALEX MIRANDA, OP-ED CONTRIBUTOR

I then communicated my close contacts by reviewing Snapchat memories from Sept. 19 to 23. I was not given a clear answer as to whether these individuals would be contacted given their accurate exposure period for a PCR had passed. A Snapchat picture from Lisa’s Cafe drew my attention from the evening of Sept. 21. Though I remembered discerning the juice flavor, the chicken itself tasted bland. Given I was vaccinated and eating at the cafe for the first time, I assumed nothing. Looking back, I realized I experienced partial loss of taste on Sept. 21. I communicated this to case management; my return was expedited from midnight Oct. 4 to midnight Oct. 2. They said they’d contact me Oct. 1 with instructions regarding symptom tracker and Wildcard clearance. On Sept. 28, a DuPage County representative under the Illinois Department of Public Health called. They were concerned with my irregular testing history and wanted to follow up on my case in detail. I felt frustrated the University left me to explain myself. When the University did not reach out to me on Oct. 1 regarding midnight Oct. 2 clearance, I reached out to them. A case management team member said I didn’t have clearance until midnight

Oct. 4. After explaining my situation once again and being put on hold, I was told my symptom tracker had been cleared for midnight Oct. 2. I needed to call Evanston Wildcard for clearance into buildings. I received a digital message: Evanston Wildcard was closed. I called case management again; they attached me to a housing services email to receive clearance for my Oct. 2 midnight arrival. I got to campus shortly after midnight. The faults presented in my timeline were not only disappointing on a personal degree, but also made me question how much the University truly cares about students as holistic individuals. NU students deserve a concrete plan for what happens if they test positive for COVID-19, as isolation can extend beyond physical limitations to negatively impact mental health. At my public high school, getting in contact with a counselor is immediate. NU has no excuse. Students deserve accessible mental health resources. As a freshman, I’m appalled by how little resources are actively available for students in need. My parents understood I was stressed by this experience and said they could put me in contact with a family therapist. I told them that’s exactly the point. A portion of my deserving, intelligent peers attend this University on full scholarship programs such as QuestBridge. They don’t have access to the same outside privileges I do. I was told upon campus arrival that students make all the important change here. I didn’t realize the magnitude of that notion would be exposed in full so early on in my collegiate career. This is bigger than a toxic relationship. The University’s system treated me so poorly it counterintuitively helped affirm my life is worth living, as I further learned the importance of self-worth and respect concerning how I deserve to be treated. So thank you, NU, for the college introduction. We have a lot of work to do. Alex Miranda is a Medill freshman. He can be contacted at alexmiranda2025@u.northwestern.edu. If you would like to respond publicly to this op-ed, send a Letter to the Editor to opinion@dailynorthwestern.com. The views expressed in this piece do not necessarily reflect the views of all staff members of The Daily Northwestern.

Bhardwaj: My return to campus was fraught with chaos DIVYA BHARDWAJ

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When I stood in the corner of my brother’s Elder Hall double at age 12, trying not to disrupt the chaotic unpacking process, I never thought six years later I would be moving into my own dorm room as a freshman at Northwestern. And I certainly could have never imagined that coming here would entail being regularly tested for exposure to a deadly virus, wearing a medical face mask at all times and feeling grateful that I’m even able to be on campus. Though the college admissions process has always been unpredictable, its uncertainty took on a new meaning when the high school class of 2021 applied to universities at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. It wasn’t just college admissions offices affecting our fates, but a deadly disease as well. Instead of just worrying about where we would continue our education, we agonized over whether we could attend college in-person at all.

We witnessed the plights of our friends a year older than us, suffering through Zoom University or endless restrictions, and wondered if we would face the same outcome. My own applications were due in either November 2020 or January 2021, when rates of infection, hospitalization and death peaked

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When I finally arrived here, it truly felt different than any time in the past — it was like coming home.

- DIVYA BHARDWAJ, OP-ED CONTRIBUTOR

across the country and abroad. By spring, however, the situation seemed to

have greatly improved. After getting vaccinated, being free to meet up with friends and attending my in-person graduation, I was optimistic that the safety measures needed to maintain the community’s public health would become less strict by September. As nearly all of our chosen universities announced a fully in-person return for this fall, my friends and I spent the summer excitedly planning for the start of our college careers. I couldn’t wait to be on campus as a Wildcat, not just tagging along as a bored younger sibling. When I finally arrived here, it truly felt different than any time in the past — it was like coming home. After having limited social contact for the past 18 months, I was even more enthusiastic about getting to know my peers and exploring the city than the typical college freshman. So even though nobody could see or hear anything during the speeches after March Through the Arch, coordinators ran out of food at Lunch on the Lakefill and some of the buses to Six Flags didn’t arrive until nearly midnight, at least we had the opportunity to experience these events. Even if our Wildcat Welcome was rather chaotic at times, it was infinitely better than having to suffer through awkward

Zoom icebreakers (sorry, class of 2024). Due to COVID-19, I don’t take any in-person event for granted, and things I once would have endlessly complained about are minor afterthoughts. Despite the madness, Wildcat Welcome set the stage for an enthusiastic return to campus. After spending much of my junior and senior year of high school alone in my bedroom, being unable to attend any in-person event for months on end, and weathering a brutal college admissions cycle, it would be almost laughable for me to complain about a few mishaps during our orientation events. More than anything else, I am happy to be here. In spite of the complete disorder of the past year and a half, we freshmen are finally here, and we’re more than ready to take advantage of what NU has to offer. Class of 2025, we made it. Divya Bhardwaj is a Medill freshman. She can be contacted at divyabhardwaj2025@u.northwestern. edu. If you would like to respond publicly to this op-ed, send a Letter to the Editor to opinion@ dailynorthwestern.com. The views expressed in this piece do not necessarily reflect the views of all staff members of The Daily Northwestern.

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SPELLBOUND

Arts Alliance is putting on “Godspell” this weekend. Shanley Pavilion will be filled with song and dance once more, with live audiences gearing up for the modern retelling of the classic musical. The story follows Jesus Christ in his final days in a rock retelling of

some of the Holy Book’s most wellknown parables. The 10 accompanying characters have all historically gone by the names their actors use in real life, to highlight their differences from the character of Jesus. From adultery to betrayal, the show has it all. Premiering 7 p.m.

this Friday, followed by a performance at 10 p.m. that night and 7 p.m. the next night. Arts Alliance’s “Godspell” is part of a series of Student Theatre Coalition productions ushering in a new era of live theatre. — Nick Francis

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COMMUNITY FRIDGES From page 1

a few Evanston residents offered up their fridges to the effort, too. The Soul Fridge opened in June outside Soul and Smoke at 1601 Payne St. Just a month later, the Freedom Fridge opened outside Palmhouse 619 at 619 W Howard St. Resident and Evanston Community Fridges organizer Maggie Quinn said the process of setting up each new fridge was modeled after the work of The Love Fridge, a mutual aid group that has installed community fridges throughout Chicago. The Love Fridge set Quinn up to partner with EFBL to put together the sites. “The network just grows and grows, which is the amazing thing about community work,” Quinn said. “We just keep working with folks who are local, and who are interested in investing in their neighbors.” The process to set up a new community fridge starts with finding a host and a local artist who can paint the fridge, according to Quinn. When building begins, a volunteer constructs a weatherproof shelter and other supporting infrastructure. Once a fridge is built, community members maintain it together, following a mutual aid framework of “leave what you can, take what you need.” “We organize fridges hosted within our city to feed one another; taking responsibility for meeting each other’s needs without relying on ineffective institutions to provide nourishment and cultural affirmation,” the organization’s mission statement reads. Kombucha Brava co-founder Regina Sant’Anna said Evanston Community Fridges approached the business about hosting the

TECHNOLOGY From page 1

Students aren’t on their devices all day, District 65 Instructional Technology Coach Gary Cipinko said. Just like a student turns a calculator off when done using it, he said students will use technology when it’s appropriate and needed. Cipinko said technology is a broad term, ranging from computers and Smart Boards to handheld devices. All types of technology are used as supports for student learning, he said.

city’s first community fridge while it was in the works. At the time she declined because she was concerned that her location would not be accessible to as many community members as possible, she said. Now, she’s excited EFBL has identified Kombucha Brava as the next ideal spot. “If I can use my business space to create any kind of community impact, I will,” Sant’Anna said. “As we do things that can help people in a more direct way and impact hunger… it’s not about what the fridge can bring to me but what I can give.” The fridge for the Kombucha Brava location comes as a donation from local nonprofit Evanston Rebuilding Warehouse, which promotes waste reduction in landfills through sustainable deconstruction and renovation. Northbrook architecture firm Scott Simpson Design and Build will build and donate weatherproofing infrastructure for the latest three fridges, allowing outdoor pantry space in the winter. Sant’Anna said the fridge’s focus on bringing fresh food to residents, especially high-quality vegetables and dairy, affirms Kombucha Brava’s zero-waste mindset while also combating hunger in the community on a daily basis. The fourth fridge is currently looking for two site managers who will check on the fridge weekly. All community members can sign up to check on the fridge, with the hope being that someone can visit at least once a day. “The fridges belong to everybody,” Quinn said. “Everybody who wants to use them for taking or leaving is more than welcome.” ilanaarougheti2023@u.northwestern.edu “We have these devices, and (we ask) how we are using them to support our students’ learning, to the best ability,” Cipinko said. “The one great thing about having devices is you have the opportunity to give students a lot of student choice, (and) they’re able to choose different ways to show their learning.” Cipinko also emphasized the importance of technology use for collaborative classroom experiences. He said Google Classroom is an excellent platform for working together on documents and teachers to give live feedback. Nicholas Lamb, a District 65 innovation facilitator, said educators have the opportunity to lean into pandemic takeaways. Students and teachers have learned to value their autonomy and individuality in learning, and technology is one tool to help students become more curious, he said. “When it’s a notebook, it’s more limited,” Lamb said. “But when you have at your fingertips a vehicle that houses a myriad of options, it really allows for individuality, expression and understanding.” oliviaalexander2024@u.northwestern.edu

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Complaints of harassment and discrimination previously reported to just the provost are now also sent to the executive vice president and other University leaders, said Senior Associate Vice President for Equity TiShaunda McPherson, who oversees the Office of Equity. “We (also) have a guideline for reporting to the audit, risk and compliance committee on the Board of Trustees,” McPherson said. “This has really enhanced not only our visibility, but also our access to information and structure.” The Office of Equity responds to reports of discrimination and harassment and provides training on inclusive practices, McPherson said. But she added that determining punishments for policy violations is not within its purview. McPherson, who worked with the Faculty Senate last fall to address the cheer team’s allegations, also detailed the University’s Interim Policy on Title IX Sexual Harassment. She clarified incursions taking place in any event or building associated with NU falls under the scope of the University’s Title IX policy. “ We do have a broad definition for what an ‘academic env ironment’ includes,” McPherson said. “It certainly includes the physical campus, buildings that the University has substantial control over, athletic events, conferences that the University sponsors, away games… and virtual spaces as well.” After years of calls for conflict resolution on campus, Northwestern appointed Sarah Klaper as its first ombudsperson in May. Klaper, the meeting’s second guest speaker, said she serves as a confidential, neutral, informal and independent resource for NU

Evanston Pride to host National Coming Out Day storytelling event Evanston Pride and FEW Spirits will host a space for community members Monday to share their coming out stories on National Coming Out Day, according to a news release. Oct. 11 will mark the 33rd anniversary of National Coming Out Day. Psychologist Richard Eichberg and gay rights activist Jean O’Leary founded the day in 1988 to raise awareness and visibility around the LGBTQ civil rights movement. The day was chosen to commemorate the second major National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay

community members seeking guidance for interpersonal conflicts. Klaper added that her dedication to confidentiality and neutrality is outlined in the International Ombudsman Association Standards of Practice. She also said she specializes in mediating difficult discussions. If a member of the NU community is unsure where to look when faced with a conflict, Klaper said her office is a good place to start. “I can help you get to that right place and provide you with the right information about policies (and) procedures, and also make referrals,” Klaper said. Feinberg Prof. L o i s Hedman said she was happy to see the induction of an ombudsperson into the University community. She added the position was long-awaited and is a game changer for those unsure where to go for help. “It will really help some people who have felt really stuck,” Hedman said. “Maybe it will help all of us learn how to talk with each other and resolve things in that way.” The meeting comes in the wake of a string of alleged druggings at NU fraternity house events. The Faculty Senate president said the Student Affairs Committee will look into student safety and the Greek system, but the events on Sept. 23 and 24 were not directly addressed on Wednesday. McPherson said she has seen an increase in reports on harassment, discrimination and sexual misconduct this quarter, which she said is likely due to the University operating in person again. “ We know that folk s are aware of our office,” McPherson said. “ We know that they can reach out to us… which is encouraging.” irisswarthout2023@u.northwestern.edu Rights, which drew over 500,000 people. “Coming out is a personal journey, but no one needs to feel alone as they navigate it,” Evanston Pride Board President Jackson Adams said in the news release. “I’m eager to share and hear coming out stories with other Evanstonians, and continue to bring this city’s LGBTQIA+ community closer together.” Anyone can attend the event, but people must register due to space restrictions at FEW Spirits. The tasting room will provide a cash bar with beverages for guests of all ages. Attendees can share and listen to familyfriendly stories during the first hour of the event, but the rest of the storytelling event may include content PG-13 and up. — Max Lubbers

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Bye week may pave way for success against Rutgers By DREW SCHOTT

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Following Northwestern’s 49-point loss to Nebraska, coach Pat Fitzgerald laid out what he believes will help his team win its first game against a Power Five opponent this season. Making a better game plan and executing it. A strong week of practice. Creating a strategy, preventing explosive plays and adjusting as the opponent adjusts. “The big thing that we want to do is stick together,” sophomore quarterback Ryan Hilinski said. “I will never give up on (the team) because that’s not what a Northwestern Wildcat is. That’s not what Coach Fitz teaches us. That’s not in our repertoire, to quit.” A bye week could not have come at a better time for NU (2-3, 0-2 Big Ten). The Cats gave up the most yards in Fitzgerald’s tenure against the Cornhuskers and are currently winless in conference play in October for the second time in three seasons. NU is tied for last in the Big Ten West and is one of six Big Ten teams with multiple conference losses. However, the Cats have the chance to continue a streak come Oct. 16 against Rutgers (3-2, 0-2): a second straight win coming off a week with no regular season game. In the previous two seasons, some of their best offensive performances have occurred directly after the bye and a loss in the game before it. Following a season-opening defeat to Stanford in 2019, NU racked up 441 yards — 276 of which were on the ground — to defeat UNLV 30-14. “When we scheduled this year’s schedule however many years ago, we had an option of having a game this week or a bye,” Fitzgerald said in 2019. “(Then-Athletic Director Jim Phillips) and I chose to have a bye for this specific reason… It was kind of by design.” The following season, the Cats relied on their ground attack as the team rushed for 411 yards — a program high since 2003 — in a 28-10 triumph over Illinois. The win came after NU’s contest against Minnesota was cancelled. Just a week before, the Cats’ chances at the College Football Playoff were extinguished in

an upset loss to Michigan State. However, the Cats are 2-3 in their last five games after a week with no regular season contest. They averaged 29 points and 467 yards in the victories and gave up just 24 combined points and an average of 296 yards. However, the three losses and their accompanying statistics tell a different story, as they came against ranked opponents. In losses to No. 10 Wisconsin (33-24 in 2017), No. 14 Michigan (20-17 in 2018) and No. 4 Ohio State (52-3 in 2019), the Cats gave up 306, 376 and 480 yards, respectively. Meanwhile, NU averaged just 215 offensive yards in the defeats. The Cats committed no turnovers

against the Wolverines and won the turnover battle 3-2 against the Badgers, yet made two miscues against the Buckeyes. “It’s a 60-minute game,” quarterback Clayton Thorson said after the Michigan loss, in which NU surrendered a 17-point lead. “We’ve got to (get better) ourselves, and shut out the noise.” Recent history suggests that an unranked Scarlet Knights squad improves the Cats’ chances of victory, even though ESPN’s Football Power Index gives Rutgers a 59.4% chance of winning. Their offenses match up fairly evenly, but the Cats’ defense is ranked last in the Big Ten, giving up 448.6 yards per game. With clashes against No. 9 Michigan and No.

3 Iowa upcoming, a win against Rutgers would place NU back at .500, stabilizing the season following a crucial bye week. Fitzgerald said coaches began putting together a game plan for the Scarlet Knights on Wednesday, and the team will shift into a regular game-week routine on Sunday. Even though recent statistics and trends may not be in his team’s favor, Fitzgerald knows a victory will not be defined by the bye, but rather by on-field performance. “We gotta look at what we’re doing fundamentally,” Fitzgerald said. “To me, that’s how you win football games consistently.” drewschott2023@u.northwestern.edu

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Wildcats finding consistency after tumultuous spring By JOHN RIKER

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Sophomore setter Alexa Rousseau’s first year as a member of Northwestern’s volleyball team was a test of endurance. A third team Under Armour All American from Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, Rousseau’s first fall in Evanston went without volleyball competition after the NCAA moved the season to the spring due to the pandemic. Even when the regular season arrived, COVID-19 concerns wreaked havoc on the Wildcats’ schedule, forcing the cancellations of 12 of NU’s 22 games. Add in the transition from high school to college, and last year was quite the challenge. “Every day wasn’t guaranteed, and every situation wasn’t guaranteed,” Rousseau said. “It was just really hard, especially for me trying to navigate my freshman year with all this uncertainty.” The Cats’ calendar has returned to normalcy. NU (6-9, 1-3 Big Ten) is now 15 games into its regular season without any postponements. Still, the lessons and trials of last spring have left an impact on the squad’s perspective, leaving a more resilient team in its wake. Developing the Cats’ chemistry

with such limited practice reps and frequent interruptions was one of NU’s toughest obstacles. While communication and practice are important to most sports, those aspects are especially crucial in a sport as teamoriented as volleyball, according to coach Shane Davis. “The more you can play and practice, the better you’re going to be,” Davis said. “Those interruptions in the spring, it was really tough to find any sort of rhythm or groove, especially with our sport.” The Cats didn’t let any of the scheduling complications derail their season entirely. NU finished with a 4-6 record and couldn’t knock off any of the ranked teams it faced, but won against Iowa and Maryland after each of its COVID-induced breaks. Despite the inconsistent schedule, Rousseau broke into the Cats’ starting lineup and finished the season as NU’s leader with 260 assists. The Cats have approached this fall with an appreciation for the sport and a smoother start to the season. The return of fans to arenas has been another welcome addition — WelshRyan Arena had its highest attendance for a Big Ten opener since 2016, when NU took on then-No. 12 Nebraska on Sept. 22. “We realized that it’s so important that we get a chance to play and we’re

able to be together and just step out on the court,” Rousseau said. “We’re giving it 110% because we didn’t get this chance last time.” Along with the returning members of the 2020-21 team, the Cats’ freshmen have also enjoyed the stability of the schedule after the pandemic upended their final high school years. “Being able to see everybody every day and having a set season, it’s a lot more reassuring,” freshman libero Ellee Stinson said. “I’m pretty grateful to be here and be able to play in college.” Up this weekend is an East Coast road trip that includes a Friday matchup against Maryland and a Saturday test against No. 13 Penn State. The Cats are 2-4 on the road this season and lost their lone Big Ten road matchup so far, a five-set defeat to rival Illinois. With a chance to improve to .500 in conference play, NU will bring the upward trend of last weekend’s success and a week of preparation into its matchups. “Every little thing that we’re focusing on and working our butts off in practice during that week, we are seeing reflected in matches,” Rousseau said. “We’re just continuously getting closer and closer.” Joshua Hoffman/Daily Senior Staffer

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Win streak on the line vs. Terps Northwestern hopes to defend home turf

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With five matches left in the regular season, early October would not be an opportune time to lose momentum or take a turn for the worse. But Northwestern has staved off a midseason slide with a winning conference record still in play. The Wildcats (4-5-2, 1-3-0 Big Ten) hold a two-game win streak thanks to victories over DePaul, 2-0, and Big Ten competitor Ohio State, 1-0. However, the real test comes this weekend in College Park, Md., where NU will take on No. 12 Maryland. The Friday affair holds significance for the Cats, who are tied for the seventh-best record with four conference matches left before the Big Ten tournament. If the group falls into eighth place, NU will have to solidify their spot in the tourney by competing in a play-in game with the ninth-best team, which is currently Ohio State. The Wildcats defeated OSU once this season, but giving the Buckeyes a chance at redemption isn’t ideal. “I’m looking for us to keep believing and keep building that belief,” coach Russell Payne said. “We have to believe that we will win every game, we have to believe that we’re a team capable of winning a championship. Otherwise, why do we play?” The Terrapins pose NU its second top-15 national matchup in the last two weeks, as the Cats lost 2-1 to Indiana on Sept. 21. However, Maryland brings in a different component that IU was unable to flex: a high-powered offense. Alongside leading the conference in shots on goal (62), the Terrapins hold fourth place in points (45) and goals per game (1.5), while spreading the love with the third-most assists with 15. On the flip side, NU hasn’t excelled in these categories. The Cats average the least shots per game (8.09) and the second-fewest shots on goal (39) in the Big Ten. These numbers may look drastic

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Sophomore midfielder Joseph Arena dribbles the ball upfield during win against Ohio State. Northwestern looks to secure its second conference victory Friday versus Maryland.

on the stat sheet, but they haven’t been as visible across the record and game scores. Out of 11 matches, six of the contests have been decided by one goal. “Anything could happen within 90 minutes,” sophomore forward Justin Weiss said. “Keep pushing our team, everyone is a collective unit, so the more we work for each other, the more we put away chances. I think we can win every single game for the rest of the season.” A large part of NU’s success when slowing down opposing offenses derives from the team’s last defender — the goalie. At the position, the Cats have allowed the fifth-most goals (11) in the Big Ten, while standing in fourth place for saves

(34) and the third-most shutouts with five. NU has momentum on its side entering the weekend. As the conference tournament approaches, the Cats are trying to set the foundation for a deep run in the Big Ten Tournament and possibly a championship, the program’s first since 2011. The last time the Cats were on a threegame win streak was over two years ago. “Just consistency and bringing it all in every time,” graduate goalie Miha Miskovic said of the Cats’ priorities. “The last three games we did that, got the results, so just do the same things and hope for the best. lawrenceprice2024@u.northwestern.edu

With 85 minutes on the clock in Ryan Fieldhouse last season, Northwestern graduate student midfielder Regan Steigleder acted fast, passing the ball to junior midfielder Aurea Martin for a goal. The Wildcats claimed victory over Indiana in February, earning their first win and conference game of the 2020-21 campaign. That win set the tone for the rescheduled season. Just a few months later, NU will face the Hoosiers again in a grandeur Friday night lights matchup at home. “We only have a couple days to train, but we are going to use our other wins at home to give us the momentum for Indiana,” sophomore midfielder Josie Aulicino said. The Cats (7-4-1, 3-1-1 Big Ten) will take on Indiana (8-2-3, 2-1-2) at Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium. Coming off a two-point week with wins over in-state rival Illinois and Nebraska, NU sets their sights on a final conference home win before traveling on the road. With close win margins over the Fighting Illini and the Cornhuskers, the Cats’ main priority for the upcoming matchup will be shooting. Aulicino praised the team’s efficiency in the offensive zone

this past week, attributing it to the group’s communication. “We just have to stick to our game and look out for their key players,” Aulicino said. “We have to make the best of it when we are out there.” Only a sophomore, Aulicino has held her own in the Big Ten conference, recording six goals and seven assists in the season thus far. She and Steigleder stole the show this past week, scoring both game-winning goals. As the season progresses, NU needs this big win over Indiana to set themselves up for a top seed in the Big Ten conference. Aulicino emphasized the importance each win holds for the team, but a Hoosier win would set the tone for future matchups against competitive conference rivals such as Wisconsin, Minnesota and Ohio State. Aulicino felt confident in the team’s ability to handle the task, saying the Cats’ performance on the field has improved tremendously since their conference season’s opening game of the conference season. “As time has gone on, we’ve come together as a team and played together as a team,” Aulicino said. “We clearly want to win, and that’s what we’re gonna prepare to do.” skyeswann2024@u.northwestern.edu

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