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NU sees slow endowment growth for 2012 Northwestern’s endowment growth rate decreased by about 14 percentage points from the 2011 fiscal year to the 2012 fiscal year, according to the University’s Investment Office. The rate dropped from 16.7 percent in the 2011 fiscal year to 2.7 percent in the 2012 fiscal year. The University’s growth rate decrease follows a national trend of relatively small university endowment changes across the nation. The National Association of
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College and University Business Officers found in their annual report, released Feb. 4, that on average, college endowments declined 0.3 percent during the 2012 fiscal year after an average increase of 19.2 percent in 2011. The association ranked NU as having the 10th-largest endowment. “I think every school kind of follows the market,” said Will McLean, NU’s chief investment officer. “When we have a great year, we don’t spend more because you are going to have a year like last year where it’s kind of flat.” For the 2012 fiscal year, which spanned from September 2011 to August 2012, the NU endowment grew from about $7 billion to $7.19 billion — a growth rate of about 2.7 percent. During the previous fiscal year, the endowment grew 16.7 percent, from about $6 billion to $7 billion.
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ASG calls for Foley support, Chabad House clarity By CAT ZAKRZEWSKI
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Legislation proposed at Wednesday’s senate meeting discussed how Associated Student Government could get involved with wider issues, from both Evanston and abroad, affecting Northwestern. ASG passed legislation saying it would assist in raising awareness about
international journalist James Foley (Medill ’08) who was kidnapped in Syria and has been missing for 84 days. Legislation was also presented calling on the administration to be more transparent about its decision to disaffiliate with Tannenbaum Chabad House, which will be debated at next week’s meeting. Speaker Ani Ajith authored the legislation about Foley, who first went missing in November while reporting near the Idjib
providence. Ajith said this is the second time he has called on the Senate to support in the efforts to bring Foley home. Foley was also captured in the spring of 2011 in Libya, and the University rallied to free him. “He’s a Wildcat, and he’s not home,” the Weinberg junior said. Ajith encouraged the senators to move it to old business immediately due to the urgency of Foley’s situation. The Senate
passed the legislation as old business and then unanimously passed it. Because Foley’s situation is developing, the legislation was purposefully vague, but Ajith intends to raise campus awareness about Foley and also show NU’s support to his family, who has not heard from him or his captors since he went missing. “Even if that makes very little difference or none at all, at least people will know … we support him,” Ajith said.
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Expert police report alleges EPD wrongdoing
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CHANGING CHALLENGES Susan F. Tierney, managing principal at Analysis Group and former Assistant Secretary for Policy at the U.S. Department of Energy, delivers the first keynote address at Kellogg’s inaugural Energy Conference. The conference, New Energy — New Challenges, was organized by the Kellogg Energy Club.
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Senator Harrison Flagler presented new business that will call on the University to be more transparent about the disaffiliation with Chabad House and Rabbi Dov Hillel Klein due to reports of underage drinking, a move that sparked controversy during the fall. The University has been tight-lipped about the reasoning behind the disaffiliation due to the ongoing
An expert report produced by a retired Chicago police sergeant alleged Evanston police misconduct in the mistaken handcuffing of 13-year-old Diwani Greenwell, the son of Medill Prof. Ava Greenwell. Evanston Police Department officer Mark Buell handcuffed Diwani Greenwell on the morning of Aug. 20 when the boy was riding a bike around his house. EPD officers said the teen matched the description of a burglar suspect, which described the suspect as a “black male wearing blue cargo shorts.” The officers released the teen about ten minutes after the handcuffing when the witness exonerated him. The Greenwells filed a federal lawsuit against the city and Buell in September for alleged racial profiling. An EPD internal investigation cleared Buell in November. Stephen Sherwin, a Vietnam War veteran who reportedly served the Chicago Police Department from 1967 to 2005, issued a report evaluating EPD performance during the handcuffing in mid January. Christopher Cooper, the Greenwell family’s attorney, hired the retired officer to produce the report, Sherwin said. In his report, Sherwin alleged the Evanston police officers made a series of mistakes during their search for the burglar suspect. The report contended Diwani Greenwell did not match the witness’ original description of the burglar suspect. The witness reported to 911 the burglar was a
black male wearing khaki shorts, a brown T-shirt or a dark shirt, whereas Diwani Greenwell wore a grey shirt and dark blue shorts. Miscommunication between the 911 operator and field officers added to the confusion, the report said. The report also alleged officers did not have “reasonable suspicion” justifying handcuffing the boy, who “remained calm, polite and cooperative” during the handcuffing without attempting to flee. “A major question is, did the Evanston police officers know at the time they interacted with Diwani Greenwell, when they stopped and handcuffed him, that he was not the offender?” he wrote. “The answer is, yes.” The report also alleged EPD Sgt. Angela Hearts-Glass glossed over police mistakes when presenting the internal investigation results to the city’s human services committee Nov. 5. Sherwin declined to comment on his report due to the impending litigation. Cooper said Sherwin’s testimony would help the case succeed to trial by establishing material facts in dispute, he said. EPD spokesman Cmdr. Jay Parrott said the police had not seen the report. Parrott declined to comment due to the pending litigation, but expressed confidence about the case. “We feel confident that the lawsuit will work out in the city’s favor,” he said. Ina Yang contributed to reporting. jiayou2014@u.northwestern.edu
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Around Town City to study alternative transit By CIARA MCCARTHY
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Evanston is taking steps to research and potentially redesign the Purple Line Station at the intersection of Main Street and Chicago Avenue. The Regional Transportation Authority has labeled the changes Transit-Oriented Development, which seeks to increase the walkability of urban spaces and opportunities to use public transportation. In December of 2011, the RTA granted Evanston $100,000 to conduct a study to look at opportunities for TOD at Chicago Transit Authority and Metra stations at Main and Chicago. The study will begin next month. Steve Griffin, the city’s community and economic development director, said the study will allow Evanston to explore possible station changes. “The grant is through the RTA to study the Chicago and Main area for how to better link the Metra and the CTA stations pedestrian-wise, and how we can better accommodate walkers and bicyclists to both stations,� Griffin said. The city received funding through the RTA’s community planning program. The program
offers several grants every year to do plans and studies around the Chicago area. In 2011, when Evanston received the grant, there were about 13 applications. Evanston was one of seven municipalities to receive a grant. “We’re looking for communities interested in not only developing strategies that best utilize transit investments but that also want to spur economic development activities,� said Jay Ciavarella, RTA’s division manager of local planning and programs. Although RTA awarded the grant to the city in 2011, the project has been stalled, Ciavarella said. City Council didn’t approve the grant and the city’s $25,000 match until June. City Council minutes show that the study was expected to begin in October. Last month, City Council approved the firm Parsons Brinckerhoff to conduct the study in collaboration with the city and RTA. Dennis Marino, the city’s planning and zoning manager, said the study will begin in March and will likely be completed by the end of the calendar year. “We’re very much on track at this point,� Marino said. Representatives from Metra, CTA and Pace will also participate in the study.
Although the project has been compared to the High Line park in New York City, Marino explained that Evanston’s TOD will be nothing like the ele- What you have vated walking park in here is a very New York. Potential recomsignificant mendations could volume include increased ease opportunity for of access for bikers and people to get pedestrians to the station, more opportuni- out of their cars ties for bike parking, or and take their a decrease in parking bikes. spaces for cars. Dennis Marino Changes impleEvanston’s mented from the study planning and could create substantial zoning manager changes to alternative transportation in Evanston, Marino said. “What you have here is a very significant volume opportunity for people to get out of their cars and take their bikes,� he said.
Burglar takes more than $10,000 worth of items from Evanston home
happened. The burglar took many items, including a Dell laptop, a Wii, a Nintendo D, several video games and a 61-inch flat screen television, Parrott said. The woman reported several small jewelry boxes were also taken, which contained a wedding ring, a men’s watch and other valuables. Parrott said the total value of the items, including jewelry, is about $14,000.
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A thief reportedly took items from a 34-yearold man’s lawn in the 1500 block of Monroe Street. The thief took a lawn mower and four lawn chairs from the Evanston home. Parrott said the items were not secured, but a fence surrounds the residence. The lawn mower is valued at $100, and the four lawn chairs are worth $200 total, Evanston Police spokesman Cmdr. Jay Parrott said.
Someone allegedly broke into a 37-year-old woman’s home in the 1900 block of Brummel Street on Monday. The woman’s neighbor contacted the police after noticing the the back door of the residence was open, Parrott said. Upon returning home the woman said the door was forced open. Parrott said the burglar either pried or kicked the door open and it is not clear which
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Fireside addresses conflict resolution By SARAH TASSONI
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Leading up to Valentine’s Day, a fireside discussion Wednesday night focused on dealing with issues such as stalking and the importance of maintaining healthy relationships and handling conflict. About 20 people attended the “Healthy Relationships Fireside,” where students talked about their experiences, provided advice to each other about how to deal with conflict and played games that facilitated discussion. Northwestern’s chapter of Active Minds, the Center for Awareness and Response Education and Sexual Health and Assault Peer Educators co-hosted the talk. NU Active Minds secretary Celeste Mora introduced the discussion by talking about her experience with stalking. She said when she met her ex-boyfriend the summer after her freshman year, he had been dealing with harassment from a girl he used to date. “I decided that because I thought this guy was really nice, and I was stubborn, ‘Let’s get you some help,’” the Weinberg senior said. Mora and her ex-boyfriend went to University Police and managed to get a restraining order, but it did not prevent the girl from targeting them online. She said the girl started sending her threatening e-cards and harassing text messages, and she even created a fake Facebook profile for Mora’s then-boyfriend. She said the girl waited outside of her dorm in her car one night. The couple went back to UP and succeeded
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in getting most of the online content deleted, but the process was still “difficult.” Although the stalking eventually stopped, Mora said she learned the warning signs for stalking can start early. “If you’re starting to feel uncomfortable with how much someone wants to know about you, get help,” she said. The event also included a discussion about how the law deals with online stalking. Laura Stuart, coordinator of sexual health education and violence prevention for CARE, mentioned the state of Illinois passed, at the request of advocates, a new stalking no-contact order that includes online communication as well as inperson interactions. The law went into effect in 2010. “It was passed because people asked for it,” she said. The remainder of the event included games facilitated by Weinberg senior Miriam Mogilevsky, programming chair for SHAPE. The “perfect partner” game involved rating the desired qualities one looks for in a partner, while another game polled attendees on the importance of commitment in sexual relationships. Students also broke out into groups to discuss methods for dealing with relationship conflicts. The games prompted discussion about qualities in significant others and how to deal with conflict. “All relationships have conflict and it’s just a matter of how you deal with it,” Mogilevsky, a former Daily staffer, said. sarahtassoni2012@u.northwestern.edu hosted. It is at the Humboldt Park Branch, not the Richard M. Daley Branch. In Tuesday’s issue, in the In Focus about the ongoing controversy between Rabbi Dov Hillel Klein and the University, it incorrectly stated McCormick Prof. Arthur Butz joined
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LET’S STICK TOGETHER Laura Stuart, coordinator of sexual health education and violence prevention for Center for Awareness and Response Education, talks about the work of the center at Wednesday’s fireside on maintaining healthy relationships.
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Three super sweet, heart-stoppingly splendid singles WRITTEN BY JAMES BIEN AND CHELSEA SHERLOCK PHOTO BY TANNER MAXWELL STEPHEN AUTAR about their lack thereof, Homecoming coMedill sophomore Stephen Autar is chairs Kate Geraghty and Tina Umanskiy comfortable with the person he is, and are gearing up for 14 hours of interviews his perfect man should share the same with potential exec members. The pair, kind of self-acceptance. who will be in charge of school spirit for “I like tall guys, facial hair is probably the next year, are excited to make Homea must,” Autar said. “Really smart, but not coming “bigger and better,” concentrating obnoxious about it. You have to like to on how every student can celebrate their laugh, you can’t take yourself seriously and school pride. you’re OK being uncomfortable.” Geraghty, a Weinberg junior, is a notoriously big fan of the Wildcats. She Preferring to have fun and be humorand her roommates, who are also sports ous, Autar is laid back, though he’s simultaneously ambitious and involved in a enthusiasts, talk about all types of sport under the sun, especially football. Despite variety of activities. He is an editor for NU Intel, works at Jumpstart, volunteers her passion for football, Geraghty said she wouldn’t mind if her boyfriend wasn’t as with Medill Media Teens and is in charge caught up in it as she is. of social media for the Knight Lab. “When people get to know me, they “All of my female friends watch footsort of see me as this person who is standball,” she said. “It would be nice if he ing in this sort of whirlwind of activities,” knew something about it, but I don’t need Autar said. “I enjoy doing everything that another person to talk to about it.” I do, but the other thing is I don’t necesThat said, her perfect date would still sarily care about anything unless it makes be at Northwestern’s Ryan Field stadium. me feel good.” After all, she is a die-hard fan. Autar is an outgoing person, which “If you don’t like me on our first date contributes to his fun and engaging perwhen I’m watching football, it’s not going sonality. He also describes himself as havto go well,” she said. “That’s when I forget ing few inhibitions, and he that people are around, and looks for the same qualities I just go for it.” in a boyfriend. Ultimately, Geraghty He loves to eat and talk, said she hopes to find a guy so Autar’s ideal date would who is as fun-loving as she involve food and going for a I don’t like a guy is. Dates can be boring, and she just wants someone to walk or another activity that allows him to have a conver- who’s too stylish watch “dumb TV and movsation — which is why mov- because then I ies with.” ies, to him, are a terrible first feel bad. TINA UMANSKIY date. After seriously considerUmanskiy, a CommuStephen Autar, ing the matter, the best option Medill sophomore nication sophomore, is all Autar has found for his spirit about school spirit. Most days, she can be seen sporting her siganimal is a panther because “they’re cool nature outfit, a Northwestern sweatshirt and sexy and fierce.” However, he says it’s and a pair of jeans. She plays foil for the not a perfect match because they do not women’s fencing team on campus and is encapsulate his “pure ridiculousness.” In a relationship, he said he’s looking for highly knowledgeable about athletics in someone with whom he can sit at home, general. She is also a part of NU Wildside, watching television and eating Chinese an embodiment of her devotion to NU food. Although he calls himself boring, athletics and spirit. Autar has a variety of interests, including “Basketball is my life. My life revolves around basketball,” she exclaimed when an obsession with Britney Spears, whose Geraghty confessed she didn’t know what birthday is three days after his. Autar also has some defined preferMarch Madness was. ences when it comes to style — he despises Umanskiy’s preoccupation with basvertical stripes — but when it comes to ketball extends to her romantic requireguys, he has some low requirements for ments: Her perfect date would take place their taste in clothing. at a Chicago Bulls’ home game. “I’m generally fine with really laid-back “I’m from Chicago, so I love the Bulls,” style,” Autar said. “You can dress however she said. “I also hate the Cubs, so as far you want to dress as long as your pants from Wrigley Field as possible.” aren’t drooping, not sloppy. I don’t like a Because a Bulls’ game might be too expensive for a first date, Umanskiy said guy who’s too stylish because then I feel that she would also like to go to a Northbad.” The people he prefers to hang out western basketball game with a potential with, Autar said, are different from him other half, but on one condition — that in individual taste but tend to have the the student section is full. same interests. For example, they can be “My pride and joy is seeing the student section of the basketball stadium full,” she really into music like he is but not necessarily fans of the same bands. And when it said. It’s no surprise then she described comes to boyfriends, Autar has this same herself as “spirited about Northwestern” — now all she has to do is find a guy who’s philosophy. as big of a fan as she is. KATE GERAGHTY jamesbien2016@u.northwestern.edu This week, while students are canoodling with their valentines or sulking chelseasherlock2017@u.northwestern.edu
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It’s easy being green with Eco-Rep head The Eco-Reps are a group of Northwestern students committed to engaging and educating their on-campus peers about sustainable living. They’re ith... w members of their hall A Q& governments and Greek exec boards, proud owners of snazzy green T-shirts and leaders in NU’s movement toward AN a more ecologically EDM FRE viable future. The CurM A S rent recently spoke with Eco-Reps president Brenna Ledvora to discuss this environmental assemblage.
students can take a test online and get their room “green-certified” if they’re living sustainably. Each quarter we have a focus: This quarter was energy and water because it went along with Green Cup, and I think Spring Quarter it’s going to be recycling.
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THE CURRENT: How did the EcoReps start, and what role do they play in maintaining NU’s sustainability? BRENNA LEDVORA: The Eco-Reps have been around for a while, but this year, it underwent a change. The Office of Sustainability took it under its wing, and they decided to make the Eco-Reps more involved in sustainability on campus. Our major goal is to raise awareness about sustainability; since we’re all in the dorms, we’re a really great mouthpiece for (it). Additionally, we work with the environmental groups on campus to try to implement changes in residential living (to) make Northwestern more sustainable. We focus on individual changes that students can make, as well as dorm-wide changes. THE CURRENT: What do the EcoReps do to help with Green Cup? BL: We do a lot to help with the Green Cup. First, since we’re in the dorms, we publicize a lot. We make sure all students know what the Green Cup is, and we make sure they know ways that they can reduce their energy and water usage. We’ve also organized our own Green Cup event, NU Earth Hour.
THE CURRENT: What are the biggest environmental problems in our dorms right now? BL: There are a few. I would say one is a lack of awareness — I don’t think a lot of students know what they can do. For example, there are plastic bag recycling bins in all the dorms. There’s battery recycling bins in all the dorms. You can rent clothes-drying racks so you don’t have to always use the dryers. And then a second issue, besides lack of awareness, is — I don’t want to say laziness — but just not a strong excitement about sustainability. I think that’s another thing that Eco-Reps do: Get students engaged with sustainability on campus.
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WASTE NOT WANT NOT NU Eco-Reps president Brenna Ledvora would never advocate actually doing this. When you’re not faux-showering for a photo shoot, keep it to 10 minutes or fewer.
THE CURRENT: What sorts of green initiatives do you have planned for the future? BL: We’ll be working more within the
dorms — we have something called a Green Room Certification that’s currently being worked on and will actually be out pretty soon. That’s where
THE CURRENT: On that note, what’s your favorite tree? BL: We had an oak tree right outside my house, but I think I’m actually allergic to it, so not that. I guess I like Christmas trees. The NU Green Cup continues until Feb. 28. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. samuelfreedman2016 @u.northwestern.edu
Mumford and Sons won best album at the Grammy Awards Sunday XB for “Babel.” The ALE 12-track album, which is accompanied by three bonus songs, continues where the indie-folk group left off with “Sigh No More.” The Current and Daily staffers, along with some Northwestern students, commented on this achievement:
“Had me at Carey Mulligan.” — Gideon Resnick
“Good day to strum hard.” — Sam Freedman “I’m not thrilled with it.” — Stephanie Haines
“Sigh no more, banjo players.” — Eytan Boclin “Not ‘El Camino?’ Seriously, America?” — Aaron Goldblum “Great album; they deserved it.” — Mikey Diamond “Frank Ocean should have won.” — Yusuf Oner we’r This w e ob sesseeek d wi th
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If you haven’t figured it out already, I’m a cheapskate. While this column sings the praises of games that are playable for $20 or less, I try to avoid commitments even that pricey. I’m a college student — sue me. That’s why, for the most part, I’m a pretty big fan of the latest craze sweeping the gaming world — free-to-play (FTP). For no money up front, you can go out and experience AAA-level games, from massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPG) to shooters to yes, even the seventh-grade staple “RuneScape.” But like any craze, just about everybody is ready to jump on the FTP bandwagon, leaving the true gems suffocating under tons of shovelware. And believe me, there are gems — you just need me to help you find them. SHOOTER: “PLANETSIDE 2” If you’ve ever played an online firstperson shooter (FPS), you’ve probably got the basics of “PlanetSide 2” down already — you run, you gun, you hop in vehicles and you capture objectives. But how about you magnify that experience to a battlefield that can have as many as 2,000 players on it at once, where columns of player-driven tanks crush player-manned fortifications as squadrons of player-controlled aircraft scream overhead? Aside from that massive player count, “PlanetSide 2” is FPS-generic to its core. There’re three factions to choose from, each with its own abilities and player classes, but apart from that, it’s just mindless shooting. And there’s no problem with that. Other picks: “Team Fortress 2,” “Hawken” MMORPG: “STAR TREK ONLINE” Will is a nerd! Torches and pitchforks, everyone! Now that’s out of the way, I can tell you about the best free MMORPG out right now: “Star Trek Online.” Combining gorgeous space combat with slightly lamer ground combat, you play as the captain of your very own starship. MMORPGs aren’t known for their gameplay, and STO admittedly can get a little stale, especially when you’re earthbound, but a great customization engine and a decent story make this a treat for “Trek” fans that’s still accessible to everyone. Other picks: “Star Wars: The Old Republic,” “World of Warcraft” OTHER: “QWOP” Remember when I said “FTL: Faster Than Light” was the hardest game I ever played? Well, “QWOP” comes in at a very close second.The premise is pretty simple. You have to send a runner down a 100meter track by controlling his thigh and calf muscles with the Q, W, O and P keys. The slightest mistype will send you flipping over backwards in a bout of hilarious ragdoll physics. I’m the only person I know who’s ever gotten to the end of QWOP. And that makes me officially better at video games than you. Other picks: “Jetpack Joyride,” “Temple Run 2” williampodlewski2015@u.northwestern.edu
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was sitting around with a few friends last weekend when two of them made a casual reference to their freshman year sex contract. That’s right — sex contract. As it turns out, the two had collaboratively written down what they would or wouldn’t do while casually hooking up that fall, signed the document and used it as a consensual guideline for the rest of their relationship. Sex contracts came into the public eye last summer in E.L. James’ “Fifty Shades of Grey,” in which Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele work out an agreement to guide their encounters. The contract lists Christian’s requested sex acts — such as flogging, whipping or physical restraint — which Anastasia can either allow or refuse. Her refusal, however, must be accompanied by a punishment of her choosing. In the contract, she lists what Christian is and isn’t permitted to do to her in said punishment.
Though they may sound extreme, these contracts exist outside of erotic fiction and actually serve as a healthy negotiation tool for many couples. Whether you’re experienced partners experimenting with S&M or a new couple learning to navigate complicated sexual waters, it’s important to set boundaries and expectations from the get-go. When people embark on long and short-term sexual relationships, they rarely sit down and discuss their individual needs and preferences, leading to unnecessary confusion and unwanted actions in the bedroom. A sexual contract can erase any doubts about what is or is not permitted so neither party is forced to do damage control on the spot. Additionally, a written sexual contract can open up a space for sexual discourse in which conversation deemed inappropriate for day-to-day life is suddently fair game (i.e., if you’ve been dying to experiment with spank
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realm of gift shop-tacky statement tees. Such statements range from a Polo Ralph Lauren logo parody of a man falling off his horse (reflecting Enstrumental’s call to “get off your high horse”) to its mosttouted statement “Rap – Lies = Hip Hop.” POTENTIAL VILLAIN Founders Neil and Louis started Potential Villain in Chicago in 2009. The designers have a “focus on the inner antagonist … with you as their canvas.” The message behind their name is as follows: “there are no good guys. There are only hustlers ... Own up to your hustle. Declare yourself: A Potential Villain.” The men’s collection consists of many T-shirts that have black-and-white images of icons layered over with text. These icons are specifically chosen to exemplify rebels, daredevils and revolutionaries, ranging from Lindsay Lohan to Machiavelli.
Other items such as hoodies sport large “PV” initials, and there are hats that also include a logo of a gunman on horseback. Does this bring “Django Unchained” to mind for you, too? Then I’d say the label is doing quite well at “aspiring to create a harmony between art and mass culture.” If I had to sum up my feelings for Potential Villain, consider me swayed toward the dark side. Other Chicago-based streetwear labels you really must check out include Vita Morte, which cleverly incorporates direct shout-outs to the city such as a “Chicago over everything” sweatshirt that is my favorite of the line. Ends/ Wealth Corp, with its wide variety of designs playing upon black and white tonalities; and Roguelephant, whose toprated and top-selling items commemorate the Chicago Bulls. sydneyzink2012@u.northwestern.edu
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“Sometimes in life, you think you found the one. But then one day you find out that she is just some bitch.”
“I think (pregnancy) is one of the sexiest things ever, for sure.”
– Justin Timberlake before performing at a Super Bowl eve party. His words were apparently directed at ex-girlfriend Britney Spears.
– Channing Tatum to Us Weekly. The 32-year-old referenced his wife, Jenna Dewan-Tatum, whose stomach is still growing.
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paddles but don’t want to bring it up Angela write up a sex contract in which over dinner, the sex contract could be Angela promises Dwight a child in your best chance.) exchange for a certain amount of sex. A sexual contract can be a formal When Dwight breeches the contract, document, such as a “ConsenAngela has the choice of suing sual Sexual Acts Confihim for $30,000 or demanddentiality Agreement,” ing five more sessions of which is drawn up by intercourse. Needless to col u mn say, Dwight chooses a lawyer. It includes the latter. a list of sexual acts and a safety clause, Sex contracts stating that signees allow for increased can change their communication minds at any point and more open diaTON YA S and their partners logue about sexual TAR R must respect that. The experimentation. They contract does not guarpreemptively take care of antee eternal consent and issues of consent and provide should not be used as a justificaa more transparent and therefore tion for rape or other forms of abuse. more enjoyable experience for all parThe contract can also be an informal ties involved. document featuring lists of “Things I So pop a bottle of wine and get writWill Not Do” and “Things I Would ing. Happy Valentine’s Day, Wildcats. Like to Try.” In “The Office,” Dwight and tonyastarr@gmail.com
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Feast & Imbibe with ex-Moto chefs
ANNIE BRUCE
“The Walking Dead” returned for the second half of its third season to 12.3 million viewers, the highest the series has ever seen. The AMC hit drama tells the story of a group trying to survive the zombie apocalypse. After the Dec. 21, 2012 apocalypse didn’t pan out, viewers might be tuning in to see the latest end-of-the-world scenario. If anything does happen, I’ll be sticking with Rick. Before Anne Hathaway starved herself and then made everyone cry as Fantine in “Les Miserables,” Scarlett Johansson auditioned for the role. Johansson blames her bad audition on a case of laryngitis but claims she still “sang her little heart out.” Johansson previously released albums in both 2008 and 2009, but they failed to make an impression on the music industry. I don’t think it was just the laryngitis that lost her the role. Steve Martin is now a father. He and his wife reportedly had their baby, the first child for the couple, in December. Given how intense the paparazzi’s search for baby bumps is, it’s a miracle the news is just coming out now. Vitalii Sediuk, a Ukrainian TV personality, tried to pull a Kanye at the Grammys. As Adele was walking on stage to accept her award for Best Solo Pop performance, Sediuk tried to walk onstage and grab the award as well. Jennifer Lopez, one of the presenters for the category, quickly waved him offstage. Or maybe he just got distracted by Lopez’s dress, which was similar to Angelina Jolie’s meme-inspiring, slit-up-to-there frock from last year’s Oscars. Actor Charlie Sheen is helping out Lindsay Lohan. Sheen reportedly called stylist Phillip Bloch and asked if he could help Lohan get ready for the amfAR gala in New York. Sheen also offered to pay for part of the dress she would wear. The possible friendship between Lohan and Sheen shouldn’t come as quite a surprise given their similar struggles in show business. At least the random act gave Lindsay the chance to wear a gown she didn’t have to steal. Winning! Lady Gaga has to take off the sky-high heels and relax. The star tweeted that she can’t walk due to synovitis, inflammation of the joints, and needs to postpone several upcoming concerts. You can only do so much walking around in shoes to match your meat dress before it starts to cause health problems. annebruce2015@u.northwestern.edu
Local foodies will be excited to more flexible schedule. Looking forhear about Evanston’s brand-new ward, the duo plans to have Tuesday pop-up dinner club. Feast & Imbibe night chicken and waffles dinners is a project from two Moto alumni, with multiple seatings and other more casual themes. chef D’Andre Carter, who is charge of the feast, and Heather Bublick, “We bought these awesome who oversees the imbibing, marcrocks and we want to make gourketing and administrative duties. met mac and cheese,” Bublick said. “Eventually we would want to do Upcoming Evanston dinners will be held at Company, 1307 Chicago three weekends a month and have one weekend to ourselves. As long Ave. Their next dinner will have a as the food tastes good we want to romantic Valentine’s Day theme, do everything. The poprunning today through Satups are really allowing urday with one 7 p.m. us to expand our d seating each night. The horizons.” o fo menu is pricy at $195 Before starting Feast & Imbibe per person, including wine pairings, tax with Bublick, and tip, but this dinCarter was the ner will be a luxurisous chef at ous anomaly. “We’re Moto under chef N IBSO using a lot of premiere Homaro Cantu. ER G B M A ingredients like lobster, “(C antu) wi l l caviar, saffron, truffles never let you give up and foie gras,” Carter said. “I on anything,” Carter said. “He will always challenge you really want to express my skill with and push you to the end.” Carter those ingredients.” Highlights from the menu include lobster noodles took this work ethic to heart, only in coconut bisque and a chocolate missing one day in his four years at truffle dessert with Perigord truffles, the Michelin-starred restaurant. beet sorbet and mulberries. Although Bublick has lived in Both Carter and Bublick said Evanston for eight years now, she they learned a lot from their time moved into a new apartment with working at some of Chicago’s top Carter a few months ago. A bedroom restaurants. But after getting burned adjacent to the kitchen has been out by the long hours and hectic transformed into Carter’s “research schedule, cooking independently is room,” with industrial shelving, a happy medium that allows them blenders, a chitarra pasta maker and to enjoy cooking without having to other culinary paraphernalia. “Every pop-up will have a new serve hundreds of people each day. “It alleviates a lot of stress and menu,” Carter said. “It keeps us on pressure,” Bublick said of having a our feet.” Carter said he would also
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NOODLING AROUND Feast & Imbibe chef D’Andre Carter uses a chitarra pasta maker to make shrimp noodles. Feast & Imbibe is currently hosting pop-up dinners at Company, 1307 Chicago Ave.
love to start doing private catering, but only for small parties. “We want to keep things intimate and small. We don’t want to decrease the quality of the food.” After hosting their first dinner in January, Bublick and Carter received a very positive response from guests, many of whom were friends or regulars at Moto. “There was a Yelp page all of a sudden,” Bublick said. “The feedback was incredible. By the time we woke up, there was a YouTube video, and a Yelp review. It was a cool. I
was like, ‘Shut up! We have a Yelp page!’” This time around, with reservations open to the public with Table Host, they’re receiving reservations from strangers. “Having people that we don’t know want to come is just awesome,” Bublick said. Visit Twitter (https://twitter.com/ FeastandImbibe) or email info@feastandimbibe.com for more information on upcoming meals. ambergibson2013@u.northwestern.edu
heater critics, this one included, are often guilty of misusing the word “magical.” Yes, often a theatrical performance can be transformative or profound. But magical? Really? It’s really no exaggeration to say “The Magnificents,” a current production from The House Theatre, is magical. It is quite literally about magic, and the illusions and tricks that come along with magic in the real world. Through the use of different circus technique and a display of all sorts of magic tricks, “The Magnificents” tells a heartwarming story with visual panache. “The Magnificents” centers on a traveling circus troupe as they encounter a young boy and cope with the declining health of their ringleader, an experienced magician. The makeshift family formed by the circus troupe is full of odd characters: a clown, a strong man and a magician’s assistant. Some of
the play’s finest moments are those in which the full ensemble is on stage together as a family. For most of the show, this plot provides a loose framework in which cast members are able to display It’s really no their circus talexaggeration ents. An to say “The aerial Magnificents,” performance, a a current hilarious production dinner from The House party and a clever Theatre, is card magical. trick are all illustrative of the way the production takes advantage of its actors’ skills in acrobatics, clowning and illusion. Toward the end of the second act, however, the circus tricks coalesce
into what becomes a surprisingly with this production. In between the compelling — and yes, magical — “wow” moments of aerial displays exploration of love and loss. and magic tricks, there still has to be some sort of narrative; often this The show’s most impressive sections are those that prominently narrative sags under the weight of feature magic. There is nothing insufficient character develmore confusing for a selfopment. The final scene supposed rational person of the show is the one than to be confronted time in which narrathe a te r with illusions that so tive and magic colclearly contradict lide into a beautireality. There are all ful conclusion; for the first time,the types of illusions in “The Magnificents” usage of magic that use anything tricks supports AVI SMA the plot rather than from saws to cards LL to cups to algebra. Not supplements it. only do we appreciate the “The Magnificents” magic, we also appreciate makes for a charming the magicians who are displayevening. It’s certainly not a ing skill onstage. Each illusion is deep and probing intellectual tourfascinating enough that some pragde-force, but the wonderful magic matically minded audience members and the sweet plot create a play that may get so caught up in deciphering can surprise and delight any audithe illusion that they miss part of ence. It’s simply magical. the plot. Therein lies the chief problem abrahamsmall2015@u.northwestern.edu
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stories, there is a plotline for everyone. In the end, everything isn’t perfect and not everyone falls madly in love, but it’ll leave you feeling hopeful no matter where your love life stands.
you haven’t already experienced this timeless film.
alentine’s Day: a day filled with flowers, candy and the color pink … whether you like it or not. Sometimes, all you want to do is curl up and watch a romantic movie with (or without) a significant other. Valentine’s Day might make most people feel lovey-dovey, but I’m tired of movies such as “The Notebook,” with their insanely unrealistic plots. Whether you’re at the peak of your singledom or wildly in love with the person of your dreams, I’ve put together a short list of fairly realistic romantic movies to watch during the holiday. Warning: A few spoilers may ensue.
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“LOVE ACTUALLY” Starring the likes of Colin Firth, Liam Neeson and Keira Knightley, this one is a fan favorite. With the lives of multiple characters weaving together to create a web of love
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“MY BEST FRIEND’S WEDDING” I was originally turned off by the premise of this movie: A woman realizes she is in love with her best friend, “CASABLANCA” movie I can’t thank my but only after finding father enough for out he is engaged to encouraging me someone other than to watch this her. However, Julia Roberts and Dermot 1940s classic. Mulroney play a hysHumphrey Bogterical and genuine art is the star of ELIZABETH FREDA duo. Although I was not this flick, playing the character of Rick so keen on the ending the Blaine. Set in Africa durfirst time around, I now find ing World War II, Rick is the myself appreciating the power owner of a popular nightspot when their friendship held. former love Ilsa comes to town. Rick’s suave and brooding nature “THE WAY WE WERE” Starring a young, beautiful Barand his complicated background with Ilsa will surely win you over if bara Streisand and an unbelievably
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handsome Robert Redford, this 1973 film follows a couple with polarizing political views who compromise in order to be together. The two-time Oscar winner’s bittersweet ending will leave you sad, yet reflective, and feeling good about the direction of these fictional characters’ lives. “BRIDGET JONES’S DIARY” This 2001 romantic comedy follows the life of Bridget, who decides to keep a journal in order to help get her life back on track. After watching Bridget have an affair with her boss, create scenes in public and continually run into a cranky acquaintance, it’s difficult not to feel connected to her daily struggles. Trying to find her way (and a man) in the world, Bridget Jones will definitely leave you laughing and feeling affectionate. elizabethfreda2015@u.northwestern.edu
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NU housing should be more friendly to freshmen JAN JARO
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Unlike most sophomores at Northwestern, I didn’t spend my freshman year on the Evanston campus (I was fortunate enough to go to a school in Rochester, which is a few degrees warmer than Chicago). And, except for upperclassmen who lived in Elder Hall their first year, few shared my experience of living in a dorm entirely filled with freshmen. Given the choice, most freshmen would probably want to live with others in their class rather than walk half a mile to meet up with friends. Why not accommodate those wishes and add more freshmen-only dorm? I absolutely loved living in a dorm with 600 other freshmen. Although I never got to meet all of them, we had amazing experiences eating, studying and socializing with each other. My
first year of college was amazing because all 600 of us had the same emotions and experiences: failing exams, feeling homesick, living on a tight budget and generally becoming responsible adults (from Sunday through Thursday). My experiences in South Mid-Quads Hall and those that my friends share reveal an important fact of college life: Upperclassmen are snooty. I’m just as guilty as anybody else of not spending time with the freshmen in my dorm. Usually, upperclassmen would rather not hang out with first years unless it’s through athletics or Greek life, even though we were all in their shoes at some point. Living exclusively with other freshmen is a great way to transition from being a protected high school senior to a grown-up. Unfortunately, only 20 percent of new students each year at NU get the experience of living in a dorm exclusively with those in their entering class. Despite its flaws, NU’s mixed-year housing system has some advantages. Older students are a great source of advice and generally know
how to survive as a college student. The University has an amazing residential college system that allows students to choose living space based on shared interests, creating a tight-knit community. Moreover, the relative lack of facilities might require choosing between having freshman-only dorms and maintaining the current residential college system. On the other hand, I’m not a fan of the current housing system. There’s more than one way to create a closeknit community that allows freshmen to interact on a daily basis. Due to the physical layout of the campus, having a full-blown house system similar to Yale’s or Rice’s might be impractical. However, entering students could choose to live on North or South Campus and then receive a housing assignment in a designated all-freshman dorm (for instance, the Mid-Quad Halls and Sargent Hall could become freshman-only areas). NU could also expand non-residential college membership and assign all freshmen to one of their top three choices.
First years could continue expanding their social network by pledging the fraternity or sorority of their choice, potentially giving new students at NU an extended group of friends who are in the same graduating class, have common interests, or are in the same Greek organization. Creating a more freshman-friendly housing system at NU could be costly and challenging to create. On the other hand, allowing freshmen to live together while facilitating opportunities for them to meet older students with similar interests blends the best of all worlds with the disjointed housing system on campus. At the end of the day, I know that I wouldn’t have traded my experiences living in a freshman dorm for anything else, and I’d be willing to bet that those who lived in Elder feel the same way.
Listen, I’ll be the first to admit I’m a little jealous of the attention pledge moms pour on their daughters. I’d love a week of gifts and grand gestures. And as someone not involved in Greek life but with plenty of friends in the thick of things, I’m pretty ambivalent about the whole system. But these pledge moms need a serious wake-up call. What have we come to as a society when we are creating Facebooks for people attempting to conceal their identity for one week? Really? Now I have to be spammed with this crap all over my news feed. Even Manti Te’o hates your
stupid fake Facebook page. And how about a breaking news alert for pledge moms. That freshman girl you’re doting over ISN’T ACTUALLY YOUR DAUGHTER. So when you’re asking me to help you set up a ridiculous display in my dorm at odd, inconvenient hours please stop acting like I’m actually depriving a child if I don’t help you with surprising her. Like, LOL ZOMG, I actually don’t want to act out “50 Shades of Grey� in a British accent. I don’t want to take off all my clothes in her tiny South-Mid Quads Hall single. Your fake baby (who will soon be your sister)
will live, I promise. Unfortunately, the pledge mom system has no end in sight. And as I’m writing this, I’m watching someone blatantly disregard their homework to engage in pledge mom arts and crafts. I understand it’s all in good fun, and I know plenty of great people who are pledge moms. But next time I see that I have mutual friends with “RebeccasPledge Mom,� I might have to reconsider how that happened. (Also, sorry Rebecca, I’m sure you’re a fine girl.)
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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A friendly warning to pledge moms creating fake Facebook pages
I used to think there was no irrational hatred greater than the one I held for Ohio State. Since the 2001 Fiesta Bowl when they robbed Miami of a national championship, to Jared Sullinger hitting a game-winner to ruin Alex Marcotullio’s miracle three in 2012, the Buckeyes have carried the torch for people I love to hate. Until I saw “RebeccasPledge Mom� in my “People you may know� on Facebook.
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McLean said part of the decrease came from the instability of the European markets over the last fiscal year. NU and many other universities received lower returns on their investments in Europe. Overall investment returns also decreased, dropping from 18.3 percent in the 2011 fiscal year to 5.2 percent in 2012. Still, McLean said NU should not notice any changes due to the smaller growth rate. The University spends consistently about 5 percent of the endowment each year, regardless of the return it gets, anticipating fluctuation in endowment growth. He also noted things had already started to pick up for the start of the 2013 fiscal year. “The second half of 2012 was better, and we started off strong in January,” he said. “If everything is working well, the endowment is there supporting you and you don’t even notice it.” These endowment values reflect the net effect of investment gains or losses, gifts from donors and withdrawals for University spending. Robert McQuinn, the University’s vice president for alumni relations and development, said the proportion of alumni that contribute to the University has stayed fairly constant at about 28 to 30 percent over the last few years. He said these rates have declined for peer institutions. Donations and gifts from alumni and other sources increased from $221 million in 2011 to $292 million in 2012, he said. “In fact, it was the second biggest year in the history of the University,” McQuinn said. “That was a very positive sign.” The amount entering the endowment fund during 2012 increased as well, from $60.9 million in 2011 to $77.8 million. According to the report, NU has the 10th largest endowment, dropping from a 9th-place ranking 2011. Harvard University topped the list with a current endowment of about $30.4 billion. However, all of the National Association of College and University Business Officers’ numbers are based on a fiscal year from July 1 2011 to June 31 2012. NU’s fiscal year starts Sept. 1 and ends August 31. The University calculates June fiscal year statistics but officially uses its August numbers. According to the report’s statistics from the fiscal year ending June 30, 2012, NU’s endowment shrunk by 0.9 percent, but using the more recent August numbers shows a 2.7 percent increase. As Associated Student Government vice president for sustainability, Mark Silberg works for the Northwestern University Responsible Endowment Coalition. Though not surprised by strong alumni support, he said NU is still victim to the market. “Everyone loves to contribute to the alma mater,” the Weinberg junior said. “There’s something that we cannot guarantee and that’s a return on our endowment.” allymutnick@u.northwestern.edu
Therapy dogs reduce students’ stress By JUNNIE KWON
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The Foster-Walker Complex staff sponsored a therapy dogs session for its residents Wednesday night to alleviate the stressful environment of midterms week. Volunteers for Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy, an Illinois nonprofit corporation of 260 dogs, brought six dogs to the ground floor of Foster-Walker Complex. A circle of students surrounded each dog and its supervisor from the organization. Inspired by her relationship with her own dog, Tiffany Gonzales, area coordinator for Foster-Walker and Seabury Apartments, came up with the idea of bringing therapy dogs to the residence hall as a stressreliever for students. She started planning the event in December. “Students aren’t able to see their pets from home and, knowing how much I love my animal, I thought this would be a great event,” she said. “Around this time students get a little sad, it gets cold, so why not bring this joy to students.” She said the Foster-Walker hall government backed the idea of bringing dogs to campus. Gonzales then reached out to Rainbow AAT, which has brought dogs to campus four times. However, this is the program’s first time bringing dogs to a residence hall. The six dogs present were a part of a crisis response team of 15 dogs in the organization, team coordinator Cindy Gross said. The dogs on the team receive special training in addition to the certification requirements of membership in Rainbow AAT. The training includes working with fire and police departments and riding multiple types of transportation with the ultimate goal of giving comfort to victims of a crisis or disaster. Gross said Illinois universities started contacting Rainbow AAT when the organization worked with students at Northern Illinois University after the school shooting in 2008. However, administrators
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From page 1 litigation, but the legislation would call on them to be more open about their filings in court, which are available as public information. “The University isn’t trying to hide any public information,” ASG faculty adviser Natalie Furlett said. Furlett explained that any statements the University makes will be “scrutinized” in court. She said “concerned” students were welcome to seek out this information. Some senators were concerned about parts of the proposed legislation that calls on the University to “pursue a process” to reaffiliate with Chabad House.
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PUPPY LOVE Mary Beth Napier, volunteer for Rainbow Animal Assistance Therapy, community provider for CAPS, practicing psychologist, with her dog Bo.
have only been welcoming of the four-legged guests in the last two years, she said. In the 25 years that Rainbow AAT has been in existence, only two biting incidents have occurred, and in both situations the human had bitten the dog, Gross said. “Everybody is smiling, it’s good to see people can come in, and they’re kind of dragged out. Its wonderful what a dog can do by just being a dog,” she said. Mary Beth Napier, a volunteer for Rainbow AAT at the event, said dog therapy has been scientifically proven to help relieve stress. She was particularly excited about coming to Northwestern as a community provider for Counseling and Psychological Services and a practicing psychologist. “I see a lot of Northwestern students and I know this is a stressful time for students, so I was thrilled when I found out Tiffany contacted Rainbow,” she
said. “We’d be happy to host other events on campus as well.” The turnout for the therapy dogs session was better than it had been for other programs sponsored by the Foster-Walker staff, Gonzales said. Most students attending the event expressed excitement about interacting with pets on campus. “This is such a good idea, because we can not be stressed out around puppies,” said Megan Barstead, a McCormick senior. “I wish they would do this more often and not just at Plex.” The Student Life Committee in the Associated Student Government is in the beginning stages of possibly sponsoring a similar program during finals week.
The bill will be debated at next week’s Senate, where several members of Chabad House and fraternity Alpha Epsilon Pi will attend to support it. Klein responded positively to the news, citing his “positive impact” on students over his 27-year tenure at NU. “I’m extremely grateful ASG is considering taking this issue up,” Klein said. In addition to the Foley and Chabad House new business, senators presented legislation aimed at making the ASG executive board more efficient and passed legislation supporting the efforts of the Brady Scholars to build a hoop house that will produce fresh produce on campus. Additionally, senators participated in a break-out session with members of the operations
committee where they expressed ideas to improve the functions of ASG. Prior to discussing legislation, ASG members made a presentation on their latest project, Book Swap, a web service that allows students to sell and buy books, like Craigslist. The service was available two years ago, but ASG is now launching a redesigned version. The Book Swap initiative comes just a week after ASG launched a redesigned website. David Harris, services chair, said Book Swap would launch Wednesday, along with Cab Corner, which will allow students to plan to share cabs when going to the same destination, such as the airport when leaving for Spring Break.
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It feels like Survivor around here, someone’s getting voted off the island daily. — Kale Abrahamson, freshman forward
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Cats fight to stay on ‘the island’ By AVA WALLACE
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Northwestern may be the only team in the Big Ten spending as much time dealing with internal adversity as it is fighting for wins in the dog-eat-dog conference. As freshman forward Kale Abrahamson put it, watching player after player go down – first junior guard JerShon Cobb was benched due to team violations, then senior forward Drew Crawford was out with a shoulder injury, freshman guard Sanjay Lumpkin0 broke his wrist, freshman center Chier Ajou injured his knee as did graduate student forward Jared Swopshire – is almost like watching a game show. “It feels like Survivor around here, someone’s getting voted off the island daily,” Abrahamson said. “I don’t really know what the solution is, but we’ve got to keep fighting.” NU (13-11, 4-7 Big Ten), will also be without freshman center Alex Olah in Thursday’s game at Ohio State (17-6, 7-4). Olah suffered a concussion after catching an Iowa player’s hand in the back of his head during Saturday’s game in Iowa City. Coach Bill Carmody also said that Olah’s return for Sunday’s home game against Illinois is “in the realm of possibility, but doubtful.” After Crawford’s injury, Carmody said his team would have to improve its offense and “score by committee” to make up for the leading scorer’s absence. Now the Cats will have to find a way to rebound by committee to make up for Swopshire’s team-leading 6.7 rebounds per game. Swopshire ranks 10th in the conference for rebounds. NU’s task is more difficult with Olah’s absence as well – the freshman is the only player on NU’s roster who averages more than 4 rebounds per game other than senior guard Reggie Hearn. Hearn is unsure of his team’s ability to fully make up for what Swopshire
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brought to the court. The graduate student averaged 9.7 points per game. “I’m not sure he’s replaceable, he had a very special skill set,” Hearn said of Swopshire. “But we have other guys that can do other things and we’ll see if what they can do translates into the game tomorrow.” Carmody mentioned freshman forward Mike Turner, junior guard James Montgomery, freshman guard Tre Demps, junior forward Nikola Cerina and Abrahamson as the “other guys” who will see more minutes in the absence of Swopshire and Olah. Turner and Abrahamson will most likely be taxed with defending Ohio State’s 6-foot-7-inch forward Deshaun Thomas, who leads both the Buckeyes and the Big Ten in scoring, averaging 20.1 points per game. Ohio State also averages 13.8 assists per game and 71.7 points per game. Montgomery, who Hearn called the team’s fastest player, will also have to help out on defense, despite his propensity for scoring on the Cats’ scouting team. “He knows what he’s doing,” Carmody said of Montgomery. “He’s a pretty athletic kid, he can run, he can jump … basically he’s been the scorer on the scout team this year. He can get shots off and he enjoys getting shots off, but now you go from a white shirt to a purple shirt and so we’ll see what happens.” Montgomery could help the Cats keep their offense as efficient as it has been with Hearn, Swopshire and sophomore guard Dave Sobolewskileading the team. NU’s 1.4 assist-toturnover ratio is seventh in the nation and second in the Big Ten behind No.4 Michigan. A win at Ohio State would snap the Cats’ three-game losing streak on the road, but only one Big Ten team, No.1
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runners on base and move runners” because “we’re not going to hit very many home runs, I don’t think.” Coach Stevens was a little more optimistic. “We do have some guys who can sit there and run into a baseball,” he said. “I’m going to look for those guys to hurt a few of the baseballs along the way here and see that thing screaming out of the ballpark. But if we have to manufacture (runs), we’re going to manufacture.” The return of Trevor Stevens, the elder Stevens’s son, from a back injury that cost him all of 2012, should help the Cats offense. In 2011, Stevens led NU in walks, hits, triples and stolen bases and was named third-team allBig Ten, the second straight season he garnered all-Big Ten honors. Being physically unable to contribute in what should have been his senior year was difficult. “It was really tough, just seeing especially the guys I was here all four years with play,” he said. “But it’s good to be back to have one more year, kind of like a final say I guess, of what I hope will happen this coming season.”
Northwestern’s momentous start to the season was slowed last weekend after dropping two tough matches 4-3. But the Wildcats will have the chance to get back on track facing off against two teams that have never beaten NU. A packed schedule at home last weekend saw the Cats stumble for the first time this season. “It’s been our philosophy to play as many good non-conference teams as we can in preparation for the Big Ten, which is a really tough tennis conference,” coach Arvid Swan said in an interview last month. “We’re playing the doubleheaders because we need to get a lot of matches in. That’s just how my team functions, we play better when we’re playing a lot and the guys do put in the work from the physical fitness side.” Although they are ranked higher than Vanderbilt, NU fell just short of taking out the UIC Commodores, vs. No. 33 a team that has given the Cats Northwestern trouble in the Evanston, Ill. past. NU has 9 a.m. Sunday gone 0-4 in their last four Middle Tennessee State matches against Vanderbilt, losvs. No. 33 ing three of Northwestern those 4-3. Evanston, Ill. Despite lead7:30 p.m. Sunday ing 3-1 in the match, the Cats gave up their third loss of the season against Harvard on Saturday before rebounding to take out Valparaiso 7-0 in their second match of the day, bringing their season record to 9-3. A major component of the team has been its depth, and it’s something that has worked both ways for NU. At the top positions, the Cats have struggled to win matches. The No. 1 doubles team has won only 29 percent of its matches. But the key to the NU’s doubles success has been in its No. 2 and 3 teams, both holding 80 percent winning records. The same can be said of singles. While the top two positions have won 60 percent of their matches, the No. 3 position, held down almost exclusively by senior Sidarth Balaji, has yielded a victory for the Cats over 90 percent of the time. Balaji has dropped just one match this season against North Carolina State earlier this month. This weekend will feature the Cats fourth doubleheader of the season but unlike last weekend, NU will have the clear edge. Facing off against Middle Tennessee State and University of Illinois-Chicago, the Cats will be going up against two teams against whom they hold a combined 17-0 record. In last year’s matches with the Blue Raiders and the Flames, NU surrendered just one match combined against both teams, dropping the No. 1 singles match to Middle Tennessee State. After this weekend, the Cats will have just two matches left before the start of Big Ten play. They will open with a match against their state rival, the University of Illinois, in Champaign, Ill. early next month.
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LAST MAN STANDING Freshman forward Kale Abrahamson drives to the hoop against Iowa. Abrahamson is one of only seven healthy scholarship players left on the roster for Northwestern’s game against Ohio State.
Indiana, beat the Buckeyes in Columbus this season. Indiana was Ohio State’s most recent game, before that the Buckeyes lost in Ann Arbor to the Wolverines. Hearn and his team are aware of the challenges they face for the rest of the season with now four key players on
the bench for the year. “We know what we’re up against, but all you can do is go out and play,” Hearn said. “There’s really not much to be said other than that … it’s tough, but you have to move on.” avawallace2015@u.northwestern.edu
Stevens: Cats can ‘play with anybody’ Northwestern vs. Miami (OH)
By ALEX PUTTERMAN
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PITCH PERFECT Senior pitcher Jack Harvey pitches during a game in Evanston in 2012. Harvey and the Wildcats’ pitching staff hope to carry the team in 2013, beginning with their first three games this weekend.
iteration, is its pitching. Despite the graduation of ace Francis Brooke, who posted a 2.51 ERA and 61 strikeouts in a team-leading 97 innings in 2012, the Cats expect to win games on the mound this season. “Our three starters are awesome,” redshirt senior shortstop Trevor Stevens said. “They have experience, with Zach (Morton) and Luke (Farrell) both being seniors, and then Brandon Magallones is coming off of last year. So we just have a good core of guys
NU looks to return to success By ABBEY CHASE
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It’s an unseasonably warm day. The sun has briefly emerged to bathe Evanston, and only patches of dirtied snow linger on the grass. For the time being, puffy jackets are closeted and hoods rest on the backs of sweatshirts. It’s time for baseball. The Wildcats, cooped up indoors for practice during the winter, will finally step on a real baseball field this weekend, traveling to Greenville, S.C. for the First Pitch Invitational, which begins Friday. “We haven’t done any kind of fielding, hitting, catching fly balls on a regular field,” coach Paul Stevens said. “We’ve been inside. So as far as being ready from a scenario of what we’ve been given in here, we’ll catch ‘em with the best of them, we’ll play whiffle ball with anybody and then we got to find a way to sit there and put everything these guys have been working extremely hard at over the last few weeks into a situation on the field.” In Greenville at Fluor Field, home of the Class A Greenville Drive, Northwestern will face Miami (Ohio), Furman and Michigan State to begin their season. The Cats were 18-36 in 2012, finishing 11th in the Big Ten with a 6-18 conference record. The strength of that team and the presumed strength of the 2013
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coming back.” Hitting will likely be a bigger concern for the Cats. In 2012, no NU player batted .300 or hit more than 5 home runs. Only junior utility man Kyle Ruchim slugged over .400 or stole double-digit bases. Morton, who, in addition to starting 13 games on the mound, led the Cats with a .297 batting average but earned extra bases on only 5 of his 62 hits. The senior stressed the need to “to get