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VP debate Schakowsky slams GOP during NU talk sways NU Representative says Republicans are antistudents gay, anti-education By Jamie Lovegrove

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Students gathered at the Communications Residential College to watch the only vice presidential debate of the 2012 election may not all agree on a candidate. Still, viewers reached the consensus that Thursday night’s debate was much more lively than last week’s presidential one. About 30 students from four residential colleges congregated at CRC to watch Vice President Joe Biden face off against Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.). The viewing party was broadcast live by WGN and also covered by WBBM Newsradio. CRC faculty master Roger Boye kicked off the event by asking the residents of CRC, Jones, 1835 Hinman and International Studies Residential College to limit “jeering and cheering” during the debate. Though the students remained respectful during the night, the room was far from quiet. “There was much more reaction in the room tonight than there was for the presidential debate last week,” said Boye, noting the increased exchange between the candidates Thursday. Biden’s repeated laughter at his opponent seemed to be contagious within the CRC lounge. Biden’s comment, “With all due respect, that’s a bunch of malarkey,” drew an outburst from the entire audience in the first few minutes of debate. Boye said he noted » See debate, page 8

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talking politics Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) speaks at an event organized by the Northwestern Political Union. Schakowsky addressed questions on her progressive policies and urged students to vote this November.

Gym plagued by locker thefts

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stolen goods LA Fitness in Evanston, where locker burglaries are an ongoing problem. Police say the gym has reported 48 locker thefts since the start of 2012, mostly in the men’s locker room.

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Evanston gym LA Fitness has reported a series of locker room thefts in the past year, prompting police to suggest new security measures. Since the beginning of 2012, 48 thefts have been reported in the locker rooms

at LA Fitness, 1618 Sherman Ave., said Evanston Police Cmdr. Jay Parrott. More than 90 percent have occurred in the men’s locker room, he said. On Oct. 1, an offender stole a wallet including credit cards and approximately $50 in cash from the locked locker of a 16-year-old Evanston resident. A manager at LA Fitness declined to

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comment, and the corporate LA Fitness media line did not respond to requests for comment. Valuables have been stolen from both locked and unlocked lockers. EPD has offered suggestions for securing the locker rooms at LA Fitness, including video surveillance outside the locker room entrances, fire alarms on the exits, greater scrutiny of members and lockboxes at the front of the gym for members to lock their valuables. “We’ve continually worked with the management there to try to curb the problem,” Parrott said. He added that, to his knowledge, LA Fitness had undertaken several of these suggestions, such installing video surveillance, alarms and lockboxes. The next step, Parrott said, would be for LA Fitness to hire a full-time staff member to watch the locker room at all times. “A lot of those changes have been implemented. However there still seems to be a lack of control in the locker room,” he said. “I would imagine if their members become aware of this, it’s going to have an affect on their business.” Communication senior Stephanie Hill, has been an LA Fitness member » See LA FITNESS, page 8

Less than a month from Election Day, Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) defended her progressive policy choices in an on-campus speech Thursday evening. Schakowsky, a representative of the ninth district, which includes Evanston, spoke adamantly to about 30 students in Scott Hall about many of her political beliefs and the importance of the upcoming election. The talk, hosted by the Northwestern Political Union, covered topics ranging from healthcare to immigration to alternative energy. “Major issues that are going to affect your lives are on the ballot,” Schakowsky said. “I want to say to young women that reproductive rights are on the ballot. LGBT rights are on the ballot. Republicans are staunchly and proudly anti-gay. Education is certainly on the ballot. Paul Ryan’s budget cuts education funding by about 20 percent.” Schakowsky is running for reelection against Republican candidate Tim Wolfe. She will be seeking her eighth term in the House of Representatives, where she currently serves as Democratic chief deputy whip. Student questions pushed Schakowsky to explain her record on a number of issues, including her opposition to the Simpson-Bowles commission and her support for » See SCHAKOWSKY, page 8

Deering doors to open Homecoming weekend Library’s front access will open for first time in three decades By Lauren Caruba

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Closed for the majority of the last 42 years, the doors to Deering Library will permanently open by the end of the month. Starting Oct. 27, students will be able to enter Deering through its main doors instead of through side hallways from the main desk in University Library. The front lobby and exterior of the building underwent extensive renovations in the spring and over the summer in preparation for the opening of the doors on the Saturday of Homecoming weekend. The new doors will be operational 8:30 a.m. to about 10 p.m. for most of the week. However, students can still enter the library from the main entrance outside those hours, library dean Sarah Pritchard said. The doors to the nearly 80-yearold building were closed in 1970

after the completion of University Library, which became the main library entrance. Since then, the doors have only been opened for special occasions such as individual Northwestern schools’ commencement ceremonies and the building’s 75th anniversary. Deering is home to NU’s Music Library, University Archives, Art Collection, Special Collections and Government Publications. Until the doors open, students wanting to enter Deering must follow a series of signs through side hallways and stairwells. Pritchard said the roundabout entrance discouraged many students from regularly visiting the library. “Over time, people lost a sense of contact with Deering,” she said. “Many students have graduated and didn’t know they could go through that corridor and use the rooms on the other side.” Opening the doors required the installation of a staffed desk where students could scan their WildCARDs, as well as security cameras to monitor the area. » See DEERING, page 8

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Conflicts between landlords and tenants can be resolved by understanding basic rental housing policies and regulations, regional rental housing experts advised at a Thursday night workshop. Nearly 20 people attended the rental housing workshop at the Morton Civic Center hosted by the city and the Interfaith Housing Center of the Northern Suburbs, a nonprofit dedicated to resolving landlord-tenant disputes. Brendan Saunders, Interfaith’s director of advocacy organizing, was the event’s main speaker, informing those in attendance about rights and regulations in rental housing agreements. “People need to respect their tenants and respect their landlords,� Saunders said. “They need to understand what their obligations are.� Often, the problems that arise between landlords and tenants result from misunderstandings, with the most common being confusion over security deposits and the right for landlords to access their rental units, he said. Saunders said he received a call from a woman who said she didn’t like her landlord because he wanted to inspect the house around dinnertime, a problem she could have solved by communicating with him and scheduling a more convenient appointment.

Security officers thwart vodka theft A man attempted to steal hard liquor from the Jewel-Osco grocery store, 2485 Howard St., Monday evening. The man tried to take two bottles of vodka at 5 p.m. when he was caught by loss prevention officers. The goods are estimated to be worth about $33. The Evanston Police Department was notified and officers took the man into custody

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know your rights Brandon Saunders of the Interfaith Housing Center hosts a rental workshop. Saunders said landlord conflicts can be avoided with education about regulations.

“That’s what it comes down to,� he said. “Knowing what you can request and do.� Attendees at Thursday’s workshop also brought up the matter of the city council’s decision to postpone the landlord licensing ordinance Monday. Saunders recommended that people voice their concerns to their aldermen. Mary Ellen Poole, the city’s housing planner, said she hoped the workshop will make housing more welcome to prospective Evanston tenants. She said many tenants call with complaints

about security deposits, evictions and rent increases — complaints that she almost always sends to Saunders. After the meeting, Poole said the main takeaway was that tenants and landlords must all do their due diligence, meaning the two parties need to set up good rules and learn their rights before a rental agreement is signed. “Landlords need to clarify what they want,� she said. “And tenants need to follow them.�

to charge him for retail theft. The man has a court hearing scheduled for Dec. 15, EPD Cmdr. Parrott said.

and, after arriving on scene, discovered that the window of the front door was smashed, a possible entry point for the burglar. The burglar is described as a man 5 feet 8 inches tall, wearing a black hoodie and blue jeans. More details regarding the person of interest remain unknown, but Parrott said detectives are still investigating the case.

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A man broke into Walgreens, 635 Chicago Ave., early Thursday morning and stole packs of Marlboro cigarettes. EPD responded to the store’s burglary alarm

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Music dual degree students form support group By AYLA GOTKAN

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Five Northwestern upperclassmen founded this August an association that will provide an extra support system for music dual degree students. The group, the Association for Music Dual Degree Students, held its first meeting Sunday. Weinberg and Bienen fifth-year senior Janice Li, who spearheaded AMDD, said dual degree students face particular issues spanning from “fulfilling core requirements in both schools to the possibility of combining two passions into one career goal.� NU offers undergraduate students in the Bienen School of Music the opportunity to earn two degrees in five years by enrolling in a second school: the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences, the McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science or the Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications. Li, a psychology and piano major, decided to

conduct serious research on the experiences of dual degree students in January. Li won the Undergraduate Engagement Grant this summer with her preliminary research and proposal. “I have interviewed students who have successfully navigated the program and those who dropped out of the program, as well as faculty, administrators and advisers who work directly with the dual degree students,� Li said. “The goal of the assessment project is to identify the issues DD students struggle (with) at different stages and come up with practical solutions to strengthen the effectiveness of the program in achieving higher college satisfaction ratings.� Li’s desire to find practical solutions led her to form AMDD. During the summer, she contacted the four other upperclassmen who currently serve with her on the AMDD Board of Directors: Weinberg and Bienen junior Davis King, McCormick and Bienen senior Lee Fan, McCormick and Bienen senior Cameron Dennis and Weinberg and Bienen fifth-year senior Talar Khosdeghian. Khosdeghian said the mission of AMDD is “to

create a peer-supported network� that specifically addresses the needs of dual degree students. Of the board of directors, she said, “We’re here to share our personal experiences, insights and goals.� Li has held ongoing discussions with dual degree students to assess their experiences and struggles. She said her conversations have revealed that, to succeed, “students must constantly reflect on their reasons for choosing the program, finishing the program and relating the program to their future plans.� AMDD provides a forum in which dual degree students can do just that. McCormick and Bienen freshman Michael Hopkins is taking 5.5 credits this quarter; a full course load at NU is typically only four. “It’s a lot of work, but ... I like the balance,� Hopkins said. “I feel like I work best like that.� Weinberg and Bienen senior Ian Hendrickson has been keeping up a similar pace for years and until now, he has not had the extra support of a group like AMDD. Hendrickson said AMDD would

have helped him during his dual degree experience at NU. “It is during the first two or two-and-a half years that students tend to question why they are in the program and we see a high drop-out rate,â€? Hendrickson said. “I think this group will really help rally peer support and in doing so, help keep students within the program.â€? Weinberg and Bienen freshman Kaileigh Riess agreed that a support system for dual degrees system is essential. “Being a dual degree student can be overwhelming, but it’s great ‌ to be surrounded by such incredible professors, advisors, and peers,â€? Riess said. AMDD has not yet set any future meeting dates. Li said the association will wait to see how people participate in online discussions before making plans. So far, AMDD has a Facebook page, and Li said its website should become available before Winter Quarter. aylagoktan2012@u.northwestern.edu

New diversity officer shapes position, enlists students By MEGHAN MORRIS

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Lesley-Ann Brown came to Northwestern not to fill a position, but to create one. Since Sept. 4, Brown has served as NU’s director of campus inclusion and community. She works in a department of one, in a newly-created role she is still defining. The University created this position in response to several incidents of racial insensitivity on campus last year. Students, including Communication senior Jazzy Johnson, petitioned for the creation of a diversity director to address racially-related events. “We have people in charge of all different types of things — sustainability, off-campus living — so why

not diversity?� said Johnson, chair of the Coalition of Colors. “This is an issue that’s not going away.� Brown said her Fall Quarter goals include getting to know campus culture and forming a student task force within her office. She said she received 120 nominations from the Office of Student Affairs and, after reviewing applications and interviewing students, accepted 21 sophomores, juniors and seniors Wednesday. A graduate assistant will also work with the group. “The task force is passionate about their work,� Brown said. “Some are seniors who had been fighting and asking tough questions for years, while other sophomores and juniors also want to be part of the solution and change on campus.� This quarter, the task force will work toward deciding its goals. It is divided into four parts:

marketing, operations, dialogue and multicultural education and training. In Winter Quarter the group will begin recruiting and training facilitators to lead dialogues about diversity and campus life in the spring. In addition to overseeing the task force, Brown will manage a new website that includes Respect NU, a bias-incident reporting site created last spring. Because the website is still in development, Brown is currently responding to reports posted on Respect NU through the Dean of Students’ office. “I would love to sit down with a student to discuss anything, whether it’s a bias incident or something that just doesn’t sit well,� she said. Brown previously worked as a program adviser to the Department of Multicultural Services at Texas A&M University. She will work across several

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Keep calm and please just stop A bit of history: In case the Nazis successfully invaded Britain in World War II, the British government was set to distribute posters that read “Keep calm and carry on.” In the early 2000s, the poster surged in popularity. Then, in 2012, every organization at Northwestern adopted the slogan. An example: “Keep Calm and Live In Bobb-McCulloch.” When my roommate and I discussed reasons why we wanted to live in Bobb, “keep calm” ranked next to “sense of community” and “because we couldn’t get into Willard” in terms of importance. Another: “Keep Calm and Call NUIT.” Because when my Internet drops out eight times in 25 minutes, I feel like dropping into the lotus position and drinking green tea. (Aw, don’t get mad. IT folks and area coordinators alike, we love you all. It’s a joke.) “Keep Calm and Join AIESEC.” WHAT IS AIESEC?!? The list goes on and gets worse. I’d leave a closing pun but I go to Northwestern and probably have a midterm tomorrow. — Nick Medline

Lack of high school economics endangers nation jan jaro

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You’d have to live in a cave not to know that American students are falling behind their international peers in standardized tests of math and science competency. We’re told ad nauseam that without improving the technical literacy of America’s next generation, we’re doomed to give away our competitive advantage and national security to countries like China and India. As an engineering student, I have no doubt that improving our students’ scientific abilities and the output of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math majors is an integral part of future American prosperity. However, it is ewqually wrong to neglect our students’ education in economic issues. Basic questions of economics — scarcity, allocation, and incentives — will follow us for the rest of our lives, probably even more so than questions of science. Though the United States has a generally lackluster secondary education system, our economics education is especially concerning. According to a 2011 Council for Economics

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Education report, slightly less than half of American adults could adequately define the term “budget deficit.” Only 22 states require their students to take a course in economics to graduate high school, and consequently, a mere half of American high school students take a course in economics (sadly, Illinois doesn’t even require high schools to offer economics courses, let alone mandate them for graduation). It bears remembering that every American high school student must take courses in math, science, history and English to graduate, while economics is neglected in comparison. Although the four aforementioned subjects are pillars of a successful liberal arts education, economics deserves a spot alongside those hallowed disciplines. Today’s most pressing issues are strongly rooted in the study of optimizing our general welfare. The role of government in markets, our levels of taxation, health care reform and the overhaul of the financial system are all issues that are fundamentally based on economic perspectives and solutions. Regardless of where on the political spectrum you fall, the ability to make an intelligent, well-reasoned argument on the most debated issues is rooted in your grasp of economics, a subject in which only 50 percent of American high school graduates have any formal training.

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Regardless of where on the political spectrum you fall, the ability to make an intelligent, well-reasoned argument on the most debated issues is rooted in your grasp of economics ...

History shows success where economics and personal finance courses are required for high school education. According to the same study, students who have taken high school courses in those subject areas are less likely to take on excessive debt, be compulsive spenders or max out on their credit cards. Recent events also demonstrate the need for economics and personal finance education. Although it is politically expedient to blame incompetent legislators and greedy banks for the recent financial crisis, an equally important part of the issue was the lack of economic and financial literacy of people purchasing homes. Had more Americans been aware of how risky mortgages for new homes were, the housing bubble might have been softer or never have occurred in the first place.

More economics training for high school students comes, as Economics 101 teaches us, with a price. We will need new curricula and materials that will cost time and money to produce, as well as additional training for educators to double the number of students taking economics. There are also significant opportunity costs to consider. Less time and money will be spent on STEM subjects that are vital for economic success, English for Speakers of Other Languages education for America’s rising population of Hispanic students and foreign language courses that are increasingly important in a globalized society. Inevitably, there will be difficult tradeoffs made to accommodate economics classes, requiring an intelligent discussion on how to allocate our precious educational resources. In the end, though, isn’t that the heart of the economics discipline? Perhaps Americans would be better off if all high school students were required to learn economic principles and apply them rather than allowing irrational philosophies to sway their daily choices and political expectations. Jan Jaro is a McCormick sophomore. He can be reached at janjaro2015@u.northwestern.edu. If you would like to respond publicly to this column, email a Letter to the Editor to forum@dailynorthwestern.com.

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This election season, Americans have divided opinions on pretty much every issue, but one thing that basically everyone can agree on is that Congress is simply a broken and miserable system. I am often mystified and frustrated by the gridlock and grandstanding that comes out of our legislative branch. Thus, I was pleasantly surprised by Rep. Jan Schakowsky’s (D-Ill.) roundtable discussion with the Northwestern Political Union on Thursday night. She was comfortable, candid and articulated her progressive viewpoints in a passionate way. Our political system would be a better place with more representatives like her. Schakowsky covered a wide range of topics with the students, who were equally impressive with the depth of their knowledge and passion for the political process. She displayed a depth of knowledge of the issues, and a confidence in her opinions on those issues, that was quite striking. From trade deals to fiscal policy, she was comfortable bantering

back and forth with the students and articulating a clear view that, while perhaps a bit liberal for many Americans, was very well thought out and sincere. I also give her kudos for being willing to sit down with a group of college kids — sans handlers, press or a script — and just talk about issues. I am sure that a great many people would trust their elected leaders more if they were willing to do such things. What most impressed me about Schakowsky, though, was the way in which she was able to articulate her progressive viewpoint in such a concise, feisty and persuadable way, as well as her willingness to call out “malarkey” (to borrow a word from Joe Biden) from the other party. She blasted her House colleague, GOP vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan (R-Wis.), for his devotion to far-right author Ayn Rand, an allegiance that deserves more attention in my opinion given the extreme worldview of Rand. Schakowsky chastised her Republican colleagues for their obstructionism over the past four years, noting that simple legislation such as transportation funding bills and the updated Violence Against Women Act that used to pass in a bipartisan fashion without controversy are now regularly held up and receive attachments about hot-button issues like abortion to slow them down. She excoriated the Republican Party’s strict no-compromise position on taxes, pointing out

that every single candidate in the GOP primary stated that they would reject a deficit reduction bill that had $10 in spending cuts for every $1 in tax increases. Perhaps most effectively, she highlighted the hypocrisy of the Congressional Republicans who campaigned against the 2009 stimulus bill as an unconscionable act of government spending yet who, in her words, showed up to “every ribboncutting ceremony” at stimulus projects in their districts. Schakowsky showed a unique ability to cut through hypocrisy and extremism while simultaneously avoiding sounding like a nasty partisan warrior. Partisan warfare is indeed a negative force in our political system. But that system also needs people who are willing to fight for their principles in a respectful manner and call the issues as they see them without being overly strident or stubborn in their beliefs. Schakowsky struck me as exactly that kind of fighter, and for that reason, I am grateful that I had the opportunity to see her in action and am glad that she represents Northwestern and the city of Evanston in Washington, D.C. Ryan Kearney is a Communication sophomore. He can be reached at rkearney61@gmail.com. If you would like to respond publicly to this column, email a Letter to the Editor to forum@dailynorthwestern.com.

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GRAY AREA Minnesota quarterback MarQueis Gray racked up 160 yards on the ground against NU last year. But his status for Saturday’s matchup is unclear due to an ankle sprain.

Cats determined not to repeat 2011 slide By JOSH WALFISH

daily senior staffer

Last season, Northwestern’s first loss was the start of a five-game slide that took the Wildcats from 2-0 to 2-5. Now, NU is hoping Saturday’s loss to Penn State doesn’t result in a similar tailspin. The Cats have a 24-hour rule during which NU can think about the game but then needs to forget about it before beginning preparations for the next game. Coach Pat Fitzgerald said it is up to the 12-man leadership council, and specifically the four captains, to apply the lessons of last season and not let the team slide back into old habits. “You can’t let a team beat you twice,” Fitzgerald said. “We’re a different team. We learned a lot from a year ago. We do have a good mix of guys who were a part of that experience a year ago that were on the field. We’re going to lean on our leadership, which has been solid at this point. Those guys need to be the catalyst.” Senior Brian Arnfelt, a captain and member of the leadership council, experienced last year’s five-game losing streak. He said this year’s team is vastly different from last season’s and he is confident the 2012 squad won’t let one setback ruin NU’s record. “It’s all about just refocusing,” Arnfelt said. “I don’t think we necessarily took the right attitude last year. But I don’t think with this year’s group that’s going to be an issue at all. I think we have a group of character guys who are willing to answer, who are willing to put in the work during the week, the film study, the practice, the reps, the grind, in order to get the results on Saturday.” NU’s next challenge is Minnesota, which comes into the game after a bye week. The extra rest for the Golden Gophers will make life difficult for the Cats. Minnesota may also

regain the services of quarterback MarQueis Gray, who suffered a high ankle sprain against Western Michigan. If Gray isn’t healed, Max Shortell will lead Minnesota. The Golden Gophers’ two quarterbacks have contrasting styles. Gray, a wide receiver through his first two years in Minneapolis, is quick on his feet and can make plays by either running or passing. Shortell is more of a pocket-passer, but he can make plays with his legs if necessary. Fitzgerald said the team will be ready no matter who is behind center for the Golden Gophers. “We’ll anticipate seeing Gray, and then if he doesn’t go we’ll have our Shortell plan prepared,” Fitzgerald said. “Max has got a big-time arm. He can do a lot of things well. He’s an athletic, big guy.” Despite the loss last week, NU still controls its own destiny in the Legends Division, with games remaining against all five other division members. That includes Saturday’s matchup against the Golden Gophers, who have already lost a divisional game. The team has not talked much about this contest as a division game, focusing more on the fact that it is a conference matchup. Senior offensive tackle Patrick Ward said the team approaches all Big Ten contests the same, no matter which division the opponent is in. “We really haven’t talked about (this game being within the Legends Division),” Ward said. “The most important thing is that it’s a Big Ten game. Every game we play from here on out is a real important game, and we approach them all the same way.” Fitzgerald challenged the Cats to keep the team’s fate in their own hands. “Unfortunately we let one get away,” Fitzgerald said. “But ... what are we going to do about it now? That’s our focus.”

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COMING UP CLUTCH Demetrius Fields has made a habit of grabbing the big catch for NU, including the game-winners against Iowa in 2010 and Syracuse this season.

Faithful Fields find quiet success for NU By ROHAN NADKARNI

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Meat. ‘Trius. Field’s Cookies. Redshirt senior wide receiver Demetrius Fields has heard almost every nickname possible in his five years at Northwestern. But the team leader in career starts became something else for the first time this season – the elder statesman. “I feel old, more so because of my body, besides the fact that everybody looks a lot younger.” Fields said. “When people start looking young, that’s when you know you’re old.” Fields, a leadership council member, graduated in 2012 with a degree in sociology. This year, he’s taking advantage of his surroundings by participating in Chicago field studies, preparing for a life after football. Fields’ long-time status as a team leader aided his transition from fresh face to senior star. The Dallas native, a member of coach Pat Fitzgerald’s second recruiting class, consistently helped lead the wide receiver group and gained credibility with his penchant for big plays. On one of the more famous plays in Wildcats’ history, Fields caught a pass from Dan Persa in a 2010 game against Iowa. Persa tore his Achilles tendon on the play, but the Cats left the field victorious. In the 2011 season, Fields saved his best for last, snaring seven receptions for 73 yards in the Cats’ 33-22 loss to Texas A&M in the Meineke Car Care Bowl of Texas. To kickoff the 2012 campaign, he grabbed the game-winning touchdown in the season opener against Syracuse, a beautiful catch at the left edge of the end zone which completed a thrilling comeback. Fields, an active Christian, credits his strong sense of religion for guiding him through all those big moments. “Spirituality is important in my walk because it is so evident to me,” Fields said. “I lack many things in terms of physical ability that other players might have. In that sense, I can clearly see that God is the

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driving force and strength behind my abilities.” Fields’ abilities have been a godsend for both of NU’s quarterbacks so far this season. Building off of the Syracuse game, Fields currently ranks ninth in the Big Ten with 4.0 receptions per game, a model of consistency. His performance comes amidst hype for the Cats’ other wideouts, with celebrated transfer Kyle Prater and sometimes-receiver Kain Colter often garnering more coverage. Even with much of the talk elsewhere, Fields played one of the best games of his career this season, setting a career-high of 9 catches against Boston College and racking up 77 yards. But now, with only six games left in the regular season, Fields is thinking about his college career’s conclusion. “It goes by really fast,” Fields said. “Coach Fitz put up a slide that said after this game we have five weeks left, and it was kind of surreal. But it’s been a great year, and to know that you’re taking advantage of every week is great.” Fortunately for Fields, the next two months could make his final year also the most special one. The Cats stand at 5-1 and hold a chance of reaching the conference championship game. Fields, who admitted the team “imploded” in past seasons, said he feels this year’s squad can break the mold. “It’s really exciting,” Fields said. “In the past, we’ve had great teams that didn’t reach our potential. (This year) we have confidence that we’re a good team, and we have total control.” Even with the team in charge of its own destiny, Fields’ personal success walks hand-in-hand with his spirituality. He said his daily motivation comes from the Bible verse Colossians 3:23, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart as working for the Lord.” And whatever the rest of the season holds for the Cats, NU can count on its humble receiver’s dedication. Just don’t call him Strawberry Fields.

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Grandmothers near fundraising goal for tot lot By Manuel rapada

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On a summer walk in 2009, west Evanston resident Gay Riseborough and her neighbor Mary Trujillo talked about how there seemed to be no safe place for their then-4-year-old grandsons to play. Washington Elementary School is nearby, but Riseborough said the playground cannot be used during school hours, “exactly when young children would want to go to a park.� After school, the playground is not safe for toddlers to play on their own because older children use it, she said. With no city funds available for a tot lot, Riseborough and Trujillo rallied others in their neighborhood to form the “Grandmother Park Initiative.� Thanks to individual and group donations, the committee-turned-nonprofit has raised $200,000 of its $250,000 budget to build a toddler-only playground in west Evanston. Ald. Peter Braithwaite (2nd), whose ward contains the planned tot lot at 1125 Dewey Ave., praised GPI members for their work creating awareness and soliciting funds from neighbors and nearby businesses. “In an economic time like this, where there’s scarcity of funds, that’s no easy task,� Braithwaite said. And contrary to the initiative’s name, grandmothers aren’t the only supporters of this effort. Riseborough said the neighborhood is excited about the project — some donors threw their arms around GPI members who appeared at their doors — because parents and grandparents don’t have options if young children want to play outside. “They put them in a car to somewhere else or they don’t send them out to play,� she said. GPI is currently in a three-way agreement with the city and Openlands, a Chicago nonprofit that

buys and holds properties for public use. Riseborough said GPI looked at four pieces of land as potential sites for the park and eventually settled on a “very reasonably� priced parcel where a foreclosed home burned in June 2009. Openlands currently owns the 32 foot by 166 foot parcel. Should the group meet its June 30 deadline, the money will be given to the city, which will reimburse Openlands for the land. The city will then build the park with a site plan informed by community input, Riseborough said. The “Grandmother Park� will include swings and a play structure suitable for children ages 2 to 5 years, according to a fall 2011 concept plan posted on the GPI website. Once built, the park will be maintained by the city. Donations to GPI range from $20 to $10,000 among individual donors, in addition to thousands more from city grants, nearby businesses and other fundraising events, Riseborough said. Safeway Inc., owner of the supermarket chain Dominick’s, presented GPI with a $25,000 check at a July event that caught the attention of Braithwaite, Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl and State Rep. Robyn Gabel (D-Evanston). In September, representatives from The Employees Community Fund of The Boeing Company visited the Dewey Avenue site. The organization granted GPI more than $18,000 to cover landscaping costs, said risk finance manager Michelle Hubicki. Hubicki described the community as “very passionate and heartfelt.� “You can tell that they devoted a lot of time and effort into the project,� she said. “It really meant something for them to come together as a community. Gay even brought us back to her house for lunch.� The Evanston Community Foundation has

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Riseborough, an artist, said she “couldn’t begin to answer� how much time she has put into GPI. She said she closed her studio in May to focus on the nonprofit and her grandchildren. “Between Grandmother Park and my grandchildren, it’s full-time work,� Riseborough said. manuelrapada2015@u.northwestern.edu

Evanston150 program has D65 students swimming By Ciara mccarthy

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An idea that started as a proposal on paper has finally made it into the pool. Evanston Swims has launched its pilot program to teach all Evanston children how to swim. The project began through Evanston150, an initiative that promotes 10 ideas to improve Evanston in celebration of the city’s 150th anniversary in 2013. Evanston Swims launched Oct. 3 with more 100 students from Evanston/Skokie District 65 schools receiving their first free lesson on swimming and water safety at the McGaw YMCA and the YWCA Evanston/North Shore.

The pilot program will allow second graders from three Evanston elementary schools to receive free swimming lessons once a month when their schools close early for School Improvement Days. Students from Oakton, Washington and Dawes Elementary Schools will be bussed to the YMCA and the YWCA, where staffers and volunteers will instruct the students. Pam James, chairwoman of the Evanston Swims committee, said 130 out of the more than 200 second graders in these three schools have signed up. If the program is successful, Evanston Swims will gradually expand to the rest of District 65, eventually offering the program to second graders at all elementary schools in the district, James said. For the program to grow, it needs more resources,

she said. Evanston Swims is supported by the Evanston Community Foundation,, one sponsor of Evanston150. The Foundation will also accept donations to support the project. The original Evanston150 proposal was titled “Water, Water Everywhere� and included suggestions of providing free beach access, building an outdoor water park and cleaning Evanston’s canal. James said that as the committee conducted more research, members realized that first teaching students to swim was the most feasible idea. Lori Siegel, associate executive director of youth development at the YMCA, has worked closely with James on the project. She said as soon as she heard the Evanston150 idea, she knew she had to help make it happen.

“It’s great that the community determined this need existed, but it’s great to have the support of Evanston150 to actually make this a reality,� she said. Siegel and James both consider the ability to swim a critical skill, particularly for Evanston students. “While Lake Michigan is beautiful, it’s also dangerous,� James said. She added that Evanston Swims is a proactive measure that could prevent water accidents before they happen. “In addition to being life-saving, it’s also something that’s lifelong and that’s life enhancing and that opens the door to so many other opportunities,� she said. ciaramccarthy2015@u.northwestern.edu

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ETHS alumnus pledges $500,000 for STEM labs By ciara mccarthy

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An alumnus of Evanston Township High School has pledged a $500,000 gift in support of the school’s science program. The donor, Leonard Schaeffer, specified one condition: that the ETHS Educational Foundation raise an additional $100,000. The combined $600,000 will go toward the construction of three Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics labs at the school in 2014, said Fran Caan, executive director of the ETHS Educational Foundation. “The combination of the people I met and the education I received at ETHS opened up a world that I would not have entered if I hadn’t gone to school there,� Schaeffer said. “I wanted to do what I can to make sure that other young people in the area have a similarly good experience.� Schaeffer is the founding chairman and former

CEO of the health care company WellPoint. He currently advises the private equity firm TPG Capital and is a professor at the University of Southern California. Although Schaeffer has donated to the school in the past, this particular gift will mark Schaeffer’s 50th anniversary of graduating from ETHS in 1963. Three proposals were presented to Schaeffer, including the refurbishment of a campus planetarium, the renovation of the school’s orchestra pit and the STEM labs. Schaeffer said he decided to fund the STEM labs because they would have the largest impact on the greatest number of students. Terri Sowa-Imbo, ETHS science department chair, is part of the committee that will plan the STEM labs. “The idea behind getting new labs is to really bring the students into 21st century learning,� she said. The STEM labs will be equipped with modern technological tools so students can experience

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science in new and creative ways, such as using Skype to talk to a variety of industry professionals, Sowa-Imbo said. Kristen Perkins, the recently appointed Northwestern/ETHS partnership coordinator, said a STEM approach to education has practical applications. “What STEM education does is look at realworld problems in terms of problem solving through collaboration and utilizing the expertise

of all of those disciplines,� she said. The ETHS Educational Foundation was established in 2005 to raise funds for the high school in addition to public funding. Each year, the Foundation’s Board of Trustees focuses fundraising efforts on one project, Caan said. This year, the Foundation will work to raise the $100,000 goal by June 30. To raise the money, the Foundation will host fundraising events during the year and send a year-end appeal letter to alumni and parents of current students. The first such fundraising event, the ETHS Wildkit Golf Outing on Sept. 21, raised about $20,000 toward the $100,000 goal. In total, Caan said that the Foundation has already raised $40,000. “What happened to me is a whole realm of possibilities opened up, educational and vocational, as a result of going to Evanston Township and graduating,� Schaeffer said. “And I hope that the same can happen for other students.� ciaramccarthy2015@u.northwestern.edu

History Center talks sustainability in historical buildings By olga gonzalez LATAPI

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The Evanston History Center hosted a lecture Thursday focused on updating historical buildings with green infrastructure. Titled “Historic Structures & Green Technology: Renewal from the Ground Up,� the talk featured Triton College technology Prof. Mark Nussbaum, an expert in upgrading historical buildings with sustainable systems. The lecture is part of a series of sustainabilitythemed events hosted by the history center, 225 Greenwood St. Thursday’s lecture specifically addressed the use of geothermal heating and cooling in historical buildings. Nussbaum, who has helped implement these techniques in several buildings nationwide, talked about the challenges of making historical properties sustainable such as the Charles Gates Dawes House, which is the history center’s main building.

“The goal of what I do is provide modern infrastructure without tearing the building apart,� he said. He called this process “greening old The buildings.� Eden Juron Pearlgoal of what I man, the history center’s do is provide executive director, said the main objective of the modern lecture was to educate infrastructure the Evanston community without tearing about sustainability, but said the talk ultimately the building aimed to “make the enviapart. ronment of our museum a better environment Mark Nussbaum, and do it in a green and Triton College responsible way.� technology prof. Pearlman has made plans for upgrades including new lighting, cooling and heating systems to be implemented in the next year, she added.

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Mary Press, who attended the lecture and lives in a historical residence, said Nussbaum’s presentation delivered important information many Evanston residents can apply to their own way of living. She said the event is an essential educational tool for owners of historical properties. The different methods of upgrading the infrastructure of historical buildings helps “make them greener without incurring ... (a) huge expense,� Press said. Ryan Kerry, another Evanston resident, said he decided to attend the event in order to apply the techniques presented in the lecture to his profession. As a geothermal contractor, he said he came to the talk because he was interested in what Nussbaum, an expert in geothermal infrastructure, had to say. Even though he does not own or live in a historical residence, Kerry said he thinks the sustainability of such buildings is important for the people inhabiting them and the rest of the community. “The buildings have been around for hundreds of years, and it is important that they preserve the building in an environment-friendly way,� he

said. Press, who has written articles about green architecture, said communities today should focus on updating the heating and cooling systems in old residences. The environmental upgrades of the buildings, however, should not stop there, she added. “Sometimes, there are upgrades that need to be done, so if those upgrades can also make it greener then that’s a win-win,� Press said. In the past, the only concern when dealing with historical buildings was their preservation, but now it is also important to find green ways of achieving that goal, she said. But as a person familiar with modern and sustainable architecture, she said she understands the difficulty of installing green infrastructure, especially in a historic building. “Making buildings green,� she said, “that’s the challenge.� olgagonzalezlatapi2016@u.northwestern.edu

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Deering’s exterior also underwent construction over the summer, with extensive work completed on the front steps to create a “plaza� where speeches and campus events can be held. The larger, stage-like area in front of Deering has already proved useful this school year, serving as the site for the first Deering Days Welcome BBQ event for the Class of 2016. Just two days later, the plaza was used for a much more tragic purpose: the commemoration of McCormick sophomore Harsha Maddula, whose body was recovered from Wilmette Harbor Sept. 28. The exterior renovations, which involved the installation of a gently sloping ramp, also helped improve disabled access to the building. The renovations to Deering’s exterior and lobby area cost several million dollars, donated by the Chauncey and Marion Deering McCormick Foundation and a member of the Deering family. Pritchard secured the funds for the additional staff through NU’s campus budget committee in January. Pritchard is currently seeking additional funds to improve the library’s outdated infrastructure and update the building’s technology. Associated Student Government joined the efforts to open Deering’s doors and make it more accessible to the NU community last October when it unanimously passed a resolution endorsing the library’s plans. Ani Ajith, speaker of the senate for ASG, initiated ASG’s interest in plans for opening the doors. Improved access to Deering will further establish the library as a central focal point on campus, he said. “Deering Library and the meadow is almost the heart of campus,� the Weinberg junior and former Daily columnist said. “You see Deering Library in all photos. It’s the place we gather in moments of tragedy and also moments of fun and happiness.� Bienen freshman Ally Fion, a student assistant in the music library, said opening the doors

teachers unions following the Chicago strike last month. Shakowsky said she attended the Chicago Teachers Union rally the Saturday before the vote to show her support for the teachers. More funds should be directed to teachers to better support low income communities, she said. “We have to invest in teachers,� she said. “As a former teacher, I believe teachers go into it because they want to do a good job and often are not fully equipped.� Michael Kurtz, co-president of the Political Union, said he was glad the organization was able to bring in such a high-profile speaker so close to the election. “I admire the width and breadth of her knowledge,� said the Weinberg senior and former Daily columnist. “She was obviously very well versed on every topic, and I think she really had a lot of intelligent things to say.� Weinberg sophomore Steven Peterson, a member of the Political Union, said he did not know much about the congresswoman before her visit but was excited to “pick her brain� on the issues prevalent during this election season. “I think it’s good for politicians to talk to young people, college students,� Peterson said. “It’s not really a demographic, if you look at the campaign and contributions, that they need to care about that much, but it’s important that they come to talk to us.� Schakowsky agreed with Peterson, explaining why she would take the time during the busiest part of election season to come talk to college students. “I think it is so important that young people feel a stake in this election,� Schakowsky told The Daily following the talk. “We hear so much about apathy among young people, but there is so much at stake for college students, for young adults to care about this election, so I try not to miss an opportunity to do that.�

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another one opens A worker takes part in preparations for opening the front doors of Deering Library to the public. Construction was completed over the summer in the lobby and the exterior of the library. The doors will officially open later this month.

will allow more NU students to enjoy some of the lesser-known features of Deering. “There are over 20,000 CDs in there, from pop to the Beatles,� she said. “Nobody would think of going into there, but it’s the first room when you come in here.� Pritchard said opening the doors during Homecoming weekend will allow both current

and former NU students to witness the milestone for the library. “There’s very strong alumni affection for Deering library, especially for people who graduated when that was the only library,� she said.

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presidential one,� Weinberg freshman Joseph Breen said. . “They were conversing more.� Even though the presidential debates will weigh more in her decision, Weinberg sophomore Anjolie Kulkarni said the vice presidential debate let her see how the candidates reflect on their running mates. She said she has been “leaning� toward voting for former Gov. Mitt Romneyand Ryan. “Tonight helped me to know what questions to ask in the future and what specific platform things I need to look for,� Kulkarni said. Although Kulkarni said Ryan’s demeanor and personal anecdotes “sold� her, many of the students said they were not yet sure who they would call the winner of the debate. “Ryan was definitely more aggressive,� McCormick freshman Tahir Kapoor said. “I thought he seemed really scripted, so it might not be reflecting what he’s thinking.� WGN reporter Dan Ponce (MSJ 2005) said his

interest in reporting on college students brought him to the CRC viewing party. “College students are typically overlooked in the electorate because candidates focus on adults who are 50 or older,� Ponce said. “College students, especially at NU, are very engaged, and we knew we’d find some good opinions here.� Thursday’s event was one of four debate watch parties that will be hosted at CRC this fall. Former School of Communication Dean David Zarefsky led a talk with CRC residents following the first presidential debate last Wednesday. CRC will host a faculty-led discussion following a viewing of the town-hall-style presidential debate next Tuesday, and Zarefsky will return for the final debate on Oct. 22. “We are the Communications Residential College, and this is the epitome of political communications,� Boye said.

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After big win, NU focused on Ohio State Victory against No. 7 Notre Dame snaps inconsistent stretch By Ava wallace

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Northwestern will see if it can ride the high from Tuesday’s victory against No. 7 Notre Dame into its first conference matchup in two weeks. The Wildcats (8-2-2, 2-0-0 Big Ten) face the Ohio State Buckeyes (5-7-1, 0-3-0) in their second consecutive home game on Sunday at Lakeside Field. The win erased memories of a shaky stretch of play for NU, in which the team alternated wins and losses. Although NU has played a few sluggish periods this year, junior midfielder Lepe Seetane, who scored his first goal of the season Tuesday, says the Cats are ready for a return to conference play. “It’s Big Ten time. It’s a whole different story,” Seetane said. “(Notre Dame) was fun, but when it comes to Big Ten time we know we have to grind out every game — especially Ohio State, they’re always tough.” Mental-preparedness notwithstanding, NU has history on its side. Last season, the Buckeyes were leading the Big Ten when the Cats beat them 3-2. The 2011 game marked NU’s sixth straight regular season win against the Buckeyes, who are currently second-to-last in conference standings. NU is one of two unbeaten teams

in the Big Ten, along with Indiana, and senior midfielder Chris Ritter is second in the conference with 12 points. Freshman forward Joey Calistri is second for goals in the Big Ten with five. The combined star power of Ritter and Calistri has helped propel the Cats to several major victories. On Aug. 31 against Kentucky, with the Cats losing 1-0 late in the second half, Calistri notched his first career goal. NU went on to win the early season match 2-1 in overtime. Ritter, meanwhile, continues to add to his impressive career numbers. The 2012 campaign has easily been his finest, though, as his previous seasonhigh in points was 10. Ohio State’s most notable victory this season was a 2-1 win against DePaul on Sept. 14, and, like the Cats, the Buckeyes are a second-half team. Ohio State has scored just five of its 19 goals this season before the half, while Northwestern has scored only six of its 19 goals in the first half. The Buckeyes also shut out Bowling Green on Wednesday, in goalkeeper Alex Wimmer’s first clean sheet in a 14-game span. Despite the team’s strong conference play and a Big Ten title from the 2011-2012 season, coach Tim Lenahan does not want the Cats to get ahead of themselves. “You never defend a title, you try to win another one,” Lenahan said. “We needed a lot of energy and emotion for (Notre Dame). We need that same energy and emotion for Sunday.” Calistri shares his coach’s sentiments.

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WELcome back Junior Lepe Seetane scored his first goal of the season last week against Notre Dame.

The freshman said the Notre Dame win will give his teammates some muchneeded encouragement and added he is more optimistic about the Cats than he has been all season.

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“It’s definitely a confidence boost after a couple of rough games we had against DePaul and Bradley,” Calistri said. “We still know we got a lot of work to do and a long road ahead

of us until we can get where we want to be, but it’s a good step in the right direction.” avawallace2015@u.northwestern.edu

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Go for goal Sophomore Jackie Alyinovich and the Cats are 0-6 in the Big Ten. The conference losing streak includes four straight shutouts.

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Just more than halfway through their Big Ten schedule, the Wildcats have not generated the success they had anticipated based on their nonconference slate and improvement from last season. After a 2-0 loss to then-No. 23 Michigan last weekend, Northwestern’s (4-8-2, 0-6-0 Big Ten) frustration reached a season high, and the team suffered its fourth-straight shut out. “We had a lot of long faces today,” coach Michael Moynihan said after the match against the Wolverines. “We haven’t won in conference yet and no one likes losing.” Although the Cats weren’t as

technically sound as the Wolverines, Moynihan acknowledged improvement in NU’s mental game. “We had a different, much improved mentality,” Moynihan said. “It was the hardest the midfielders worked in terms of tracking and recovering. The defenders were making better decisions.” NU faces off against Wisconsin on Friday in Madison. The Badgers (8-5-1, 1-4-1) have also had difficulty in the competitive Big Ten, mustering only one win. Last season, the Cats battled back from a 1-0 deficit to tie the Badgers 1-1. The team is hoping for a similar result this year. Moynihan and his players believe that as long as NU continues to improve, the wins will come. “We have a lot to build on,”

Moynihan said. “We just have to keep working and hopefully things will start falling into place.” The Cats then travel to Minnesota to battle the Golden Gophers (7-6-1, 2-3-1) Sunday. NU will need to focus on shutting down Minnesota’s sophomore forward Taylor Uhl, the Big Ten leader in goals, assists and points. “We need to try and read balls better,” sophomore defender Jackie Alyinovich said. On the offensive side of the ball, the Cats are trying to find a way to get out of the scoring funk they’ve been in over the past few weeks. “We’re going to try and work the ball forward more,” junior forward Kate Allen said. “We’re going to continue to work on our finishing and we’re going to have to figure out some way to create more opportunities.” The Cats only had a handful of such chances against Michigan. In order to find offensive relief, NU will have to possess the ball much more in the opponents’ end. The forwards will also have to figure out how to finish off serves and centers from the outside. “We aren’t good enough yet,” Moynihan said. “We don’t have the technical ability or decision making to lead to the final product.” Despite the tough season, the Wildcats have kept their heads up and continue to work on improving for next year. “I think we can learn how to keep our integrity and pride in the school and we need to,” Allen said. “I know it’s discouraging, but I think we can learn a lot from each other if we continue to push through the season.” rebeccafriedman2015@u.northwestern.edu

to finish strong By Alex putterman

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To say the Wildcats are heating up would be inaccurate. They’ve simply never cooled down. No. 9 Northwestern (12-2, 2-1 Big Ten) is riding high entering the denouement of its schedule after winning 11 of its last 12 games — including four straight victories. With no games against ranked teams until the Big Ten Tournament, the Cats’ mantra “one game at a time” plants their focus on Friday’s tilt against Indiana at Lakeside Field. Last weekend, NU took down No. 15 Michigan 4-1 in Ann Arbor before returning home and dismantling Kent State 8-0. Junior Tara Puffenberger earned Big Ten Player of the Week for her contributions to the victories, which included a first-half hat trick against Kent State. Puffenberger credited the honor to her fellow Cats. “It’s all a testament to our team and how well we’ve been doing,” she said. “And I couldn’t do it without the help of my teammates.” The triumph over Michigan, which coach Tracey Fuchs called “a huge match,” provided a showcase of NU’s youth, with a different freshman scoring each of the team’s four goals. One of those freshman goal-scorers was forward Lena Phillips, who, after netting her first career goal against the Wolverines, added two more against Kent State to earn Big Ten Freshman of the Week honors. “I’m just really pumped to be getting minutes,” Phillips said. “To be scoring is just great, but I’m just happy

to be in there and to be contributing to our team.” After enjoying such significant contribution from freshmen last week, Fuchs doesn’t plan to cease relying on rookies against Indiana. “Our freshmen have been huge,” she said. “They’re not freshmen To be anymore. We’r e as just scoring is good as we great, but I’m are because of our just happy to freshmen.” As for the be in there and Hoosiers (7-5, contributing to 0-3), Fuchs our team. cautions the Lena Phillips, team to take nothing for freshman forward granted. “Any time we play a Big Ten team, they’re going to give us a really good game,” she said. “We just need to stay in the present and play every game. And although Indiana has not had a good Big Ten so far, they’ve just gotten two of their players back from injury.” Puffenberger, however, isn’t worried. “Obviously I think we expect to win,” she said through a smile. “It’s a Big Ten match, so it’s really important that we do come out with the win in order to be in contention and get a good seed for the Big Ten tournament.” In order to achieve that long-term success, Fuchs said the Cats, veterans and freshmen alike, will “take each day as it comes.”

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