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Campus hazing policy amended By CAT ZAKRZEWSKI

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ASHES TO ASHES Carolyn Huang, president of the Northwestern Public Health Club, explains the resolution she authored on making NU a tobacco-free campus to Associated Student Government senators Tuesday.

ASG introduces tobacco ban By ALLY MUTNICK

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At its first Senate meeting of the quarter Wednesday, Associated Student Government swore in new senators, reopened the selection process for

its top diversity officer and introduced a resolution which would lend support to the movement to make Northwestern a tobacco-free campus. Weinberg senior Carolyn Huang, president of the Public Health Club, authored the resolution, arguing that a campus free of tobacco products would save money on fire insurance,

as well as custodial and University health care costs. The Faculty Senate has already passed a similar bill. During her presentation, Huang pointed to a national trend, citing statistics from the American Nonsmokers’ Rights Foundation on the nearly » See ASG, page 9

Northwestern has updated its student handbook to include a more specific hazing policy for the 2013-14 academic year — but Greek leaders are not commenting on what prompted the change. Dean of students Todd Adams announced the alteration Oct. 2 in an email to the student body. The updated policy includes more specific examples of prohibited behaviors, another mechanism for reporting hazing incidents and a clarification on Illinois state hazing law. “We wanted to update the policy to reflect institutional values and our expectations for student groups,” Adams wrote in an email to The Daily. “The new policy is more descriptive and was informed by several areas across the University, including Athletics and Fraternity & Sorority Life.” Dominic Greene, director of the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life, and Killian Young, Interfraternity Council vice president of public relations, declined to comment on the new policy Wednesday. IFC president John Cowgill, Panhellenic Association president Monika Buska, PHA vice president of public relations Danielle Nash, Multicultural Greek Council president John Castellanos and athletic

department spokesman Paul Kennedy did not respond to requests for comment. Students can now report hazing violations on Student Affairs’ NUhelp website. The updated handbook entry also includes phone numbers for the Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution and the dean of students. Adams said Illinois law informed the update. The policy reminds students that hazing violations may result in criminal penalties of up to three years’ imprisonment and a $25,000 fine. The “more descriptive” policy outlines examples of the forms of hazing more generally described in previous versions of the student handbook. The previous policy included several examples and then identified hazing as forcing individuals to participate in activities “not consistent with the University’s mission, rules, regulations, and policies or federal, state, or local law.” For example, the old policy identified paddling as a form of hazing, but the updated version notes any expected physical abuse, including tattooing or branding. The new policy also specifically forbids sexual violations or activity, “whether actual or simulated.” Associated Student Government president Ani Ajith said the update to the policy was the beginning of an increased campus dialogue about hazing. He said » See HAZING, page 9

Rep. Schakowsky ‘proud to join’ arrested protesters By PATRICK SVITEK

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Democratic Rep. Jan Schakowsky of Evanston said Wednesday she was “proud to join” about 200 demonstrators arrested during an immigration reform protest in Washington, D.C. Schakowsky was let out of police custody Tuesday night, about three hours after Capitol Police started arresting the protesters near the National Mall. Photos released by her office show two officers escorting the congresswoman toward a police van with her wrists tied together. The congresswoman had to pay a $50 fine before she was released shortly after 7 p.m., Schakowsky spokeswoman Sabrina Singh said. Schakowsky, seven other members of Congress and the rest of the protesters were charged with “crowding, obstructing and incommoding,” according to Capitol Police and rally organizers. They were all processed and

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CAT BURGLARS Police said students stole pieces of game equipment during the NU-Ohio State football game.

released by Wednesday morning. Writing for the Huffington Post, Schakowksy explained her decision to block a street with several other legislators of Congress during the rally. As she surveyed the police station, she said she was encouraged to see so many people using civil disobedience to push for immigration legislation, which has reached an impasse in the House after the Senate approved a reform bill earlier this year. “As someone who represents one of the most diverse districts in Illinois with a large immigrant populations representing countries in every corner of the globe, I have seen firsthand the consequences of our broken immigration system — families tragically separated, workers unfairly and dangerously exploited, young people denied opportunities to serve their country, and the stress of living with the constant fear of deportation,” Schakowsky wrote. “Immigration reform is for those thousands of people in my district and the millions of people across the country who want nothing more

than to work hard, provide for their families, and reach for the American Dream.” Schakowsky added that immigration reform would not just help the 11 million people living in the country illegally. It would also benefit the economy, she wrote, citing the Congressional Budget Office’s estimate that the Senate bill would cut the federal deficit by about $850 billion and boost economic growth by about 3.3 percent. The Center for Community Change, a Washington, D.C.-based advocacy group that helped organize the protest, said the other lawmakers arrested were Democratic Reps. John Lewis of Georgia, Luis Gutierrez of Illinois, Raul Grijalva of Arizona, Joseph Crowley of New York, Keith Ellison of Minnesota, Al Green of Texas and Charles Rangel of New York. More than 20,000 people attended the six-hour rally, according to the Center for Community Change.

NU athletic department investigates game equipment theft

steal several pieces of game equipment during NU’s prime-time matchup with Ohio State. “We have looked into what happened and are continuing to look into the specifics,” said Paul Kennedy, spokesman for the athletic department. The students are accused of stealing a yard marker, football and event staff jackets from Ryan Field on Saturday night. They were arrested and charged

The Northwestern athletic department says it is investigating how two students — one of them posing as an event staff member — were able to

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PUBLIC PROTEST U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Evanston) was arrested Tuesday afternoon at an immigration reform rally in the nation’s capital. She was released shortly after 7 p.m.

with theft after authorities surrounded them in the student section. One of the students boasted he slipped past security guards by presenting himself as a “stadium engineer,” according to a witness. Kennedy said the students probably did not attract much attention because they blended in after taking the jackets from the event staff coatroom in Welsh-Ryan Arena. Despite the incident, he said event

staff dealt with few other issues as the Wildcats took on the Buckeyes in front of a sold-out crowd and packed student section. “A lot of our security protocols were proven quite strong,” Kennedy said. “This was just an interesting case of somebody who was able to go in undercover as a stadium employee, basically.” — Patrick Svitek

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Thousands of dollars in jewelry taken in apartment burglary

Someone stole as much as $10,000 in jewelry from an apartment Monday near Main Street, according to police. Parrott said the burglar kicked open the apartment door between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. The residents, a 65-year-old man and 70-year-old woman, found the broken door ajar when they returned home to the apartment in the 800 block of Michigan Avenue. A $2,000 laptop and $5,000 to $10,000 in jewelry were taken from the apartment, Parrott said. An evidence technician is processing the scene. — Patrick Svitek

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A 59-year-old woman was robbed Monday afternoon at the Woman’s Club of Evanston, according to police. The Evanston resident left her purse under a desk and came back 15 minutes later to find it on top of the desk and $358 missing from her wallet, Evanston Police Cmdr. Jay Parrott said. The incident happened between noon and 12:15 p.m. at the club, 1702 Chicago Ave.

A 20-year-old woman’s bike was stolen last week near the Northwestern campus, according to police. Between 10 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. Saturday, Parrott said the bike was taken from outside the woman’s residence in the 2100 block of Sherman Avenue. The bike’s front wheel, which was locked to a fence, was left behind. Police described the bike as a gray Giant with green stripes. Parrott said it is valued at $450.

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LAYING THE FOUNDATION Two developers broke ground Tuesday on what is touted as the first luxury rental apartment complex in downtown Evanston. Fifield Companies and Carroll Properties are behind the 356-unit, $148 million project at 1881 Oak Ave. and 1890 Maple Ave. The twin high-rise apartment complex is named E2 .

National News U.S. to partially cut aid to Egypt

WASHINGTON — Three months after President Barack Obama ordered a high-level review of U.S. aid to Egypt following a military takeover there, the White House settled on a middle ground Wednesday: maintaining key assistance for security and counter-terrorism efforts while suspending delivery of tanks, helicopters and other new military hardware. The decision seeks to rebuke the Egyptian military for its ever-expanding crackdown on the Muslim Brotherhood movement, but also to maintain what Obama has called “a constructive relationship”

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with a historically crucial Arab ally. U.S. officials announced they would withhold delivery of “big ticket” military systems worth hundreds of millions of dollars, including F-16 fighter jets and Apache helicopters. They also said they would suspend $260 million in direct cash assistance to the Egyptian government. The administration said it would keep funding for counter-terrorism, border security and security operations in the Sinai Peninsula and Gaza Strip. — Shashank Bengali and Laura King (Tribune Washington Bureau)

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Annual Rainbow Week welcomes LGBTQ freshmen By NAIB MIAN

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The warm tones of red and white light shone down on red and blue modernist tapestries and wall-mounted boxes as more than 30 students filtered in to the Dittmar Gallery in Norris University Center on Wednesday. With cookies and punch in hand, audience members watched their peers perform, sing and display their creative talents at an open mic night. The open mic was one part of Rainbow Alliance’s Rainbow Week, which kicked off Sunday with the group’s yearly tradition of painting The Rock and is focused on integrating freshmen into Northwestern’s LGBTQ community. The event was co-sponsored by For Members Only. Rainbow Week is timed to coincide with National Coming Out Day on Friday, said Darien Wendell, Rainbow Alliance programming committee member. Throughout Rainbow Week, members mix lighthearted social gatherings, like a movie night on Thursday, with more serious events like a candlelit vigil. At Tuesday’s vigil, about 15 students in a soft hue of candlelight formed a circle outside University Hall. They shared personal anecdotes and held a moment of silence for LGBTQ victims of bullying as well as those who have experienced physical and

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OVER THE RAINBOW Organizers of Rainbow Week painted the rock Sunday. The group’s programming is designed to integrate freshmen into Northwestern’s LGBTQ community.

emotional abuse. Paul Koscumb, co-president of Rainbow Alliance, said the candlelit vigil is an important event that builds community within the organization. “It’s very powerful for us to be able to tell each

other stories and share experiences,” the Weinberg senior said. “The vigil has a certain emotional resonance.” Members discussed their individual coming-out experiences, which they said varied but ultimately

“no evidence uncovered” to support a finding that UA treated black students differently from white students. “We are gratified that after a thorough and indepth investigation that the findings supported our position,” UA spokesman Wayne Hill said. Four doctoral students in the Sociology Department complained to federal authorities that they

failed their department’s comprehensive exam or feared they would because blacks were treated more harshly than whites. The students’ lawyer told UA President Luis Proenza by letter in March 2012 that they “have experienced career damage, severe emotional suffering and humiliation” due to the “toxic environment.” The only complainant who chose to be identified,

reflected a common bond. The community is “an environment where you can share openly and not have fear of negative responses,” said Wendell, a SESP sophomore. Angel Ayon, a Weinberg freshman, sought out Rainbow Alliance upon arriving at NU and signed up for the group at the activities fair. “Rainbow Week has been so lovely. It’s been a really beautiful experience so far,” Ayon said. “Everyone in Rainbow is really welcoming. They’re not just anybody. They’re becoming friends.” Although Rainbow Alliance emphasizes community building, the group also leads activist efforts on campus and has historically advocated for gender-neutral bathrooms at NU. The issue is one the University could still improve upon, Koscumb said. This year’s Rainbow Alliance executive board is the most diverse Koscumb said he has seen, with members who identify as gay, transgender, bisexual, lesbian and people of color. The board’s composition is a reason to be hopeful, Koscumb said. On Friday, the National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association will host a meet and greet with Rainbow Alliance at JJ Java, 911 Foster St. Rainbow Week will be capped off Saturday with a “BBQueer” on the Foster-Walker Complex lawn. “A lot of Rainbow events are coming up that I hope will be fun for the whole campus, not just Rainbow,” Ayon said. naibmian2017@u.northwestern.edu

Across Campuses Probe absolves University of Akron of bias accusations

AKRON, Ohio — Federal civil rights investigators found insufficient evidence to conclude that the University of Akron had discriminated against black graduate students. A Sept. 26 letter from the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights said there was

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With Yellenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fed chair appointment, we have hope YONI MULLER

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At 3 p.m. Wednesday, President Barack Obama proved to us that our government is functional and its leaders are knowledgeable, experienced and the right people for the job. If that sounds like the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biggest joke to you, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only partly so. Anyone who has accidentally seen some news while flipping through channels (or read some of our excellent reporting and ruminating) is aware that our government is shut down, which to many, is the textbook opposite of functional. This is because our elected officials are waging war over a three-year-old piece of legislation and sabotaging our well-being for things such as principle or respect. The lack of maturity and form of any reasonable guidance displayed on Capitol Hill looks better suited for CBSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s television classic â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kid Nationâ&#x20AC;? than C-SPAN. Fortunately, not all public offices are as riddled with incompetence, misplaced priorities and assholery as Congressional ones. Obama

reminded us of this when he announced Janet Yellen as the next chair of the Federal Reserve. She will replace Chairman Ben Bernanke, who will complete his eight-year tenure in January. Janet Yellen did not get this nomination with a stellar stump speech. Janet Yellen did not get this nomination by alienating a large part of the population in her quest to prove that she was the most extreme banker, and everyone else was too moderate and weak. Janet Yellen did not get this nomination by promising to stand up for arbitrary goals at the risk of destroying the government or setting out to destroy the government as an actual goal. And, though itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s certainly a noteworthy achievement that she will be the first woman to hold this office, Janet Yellen did not get this nomination by virtue of her second X chromosome. Janet Yellen got this nomination for one reason and one reason only: She is extraordinarily qualified, and sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the best person for the job. Yellen has proven herself to be remarkably intelligent through years of government service, holding such offices as chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisors, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco and vice chair of the

Federal Reserve. In these offices, she helped usher in some of the greatest financial growth and prosperity in American history, foresaw the housing crisis a year in advance and helped establish Fed policy to navigate through the worst economic crisis She of the last 80 years. Although many helped usher of our senators and in some of representatives were the greatest elected with little or no experience regarding financial the issues they debate growth and every day, Yellen has been an expert in her prosperity field for longer than in American some Congress memhistory. bers have been alive. In addition to being knowledgeable about her discipline, she acts on this knowledge successfully. Unless you somehow believe the Fed has done anything short of stopping a full-blown depression from taking place (in which case Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m honored you read my columns, Ron Paul), you owe no small amount of gratitude to Yellen for her economic insights. When she gets sworn in at the start of next year, she will be

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perfectly primed to continue the policies that Bernanke put in place and develop a smooth road map for future actions. In many ways, Janet Yellen represents exactly what we want to see from our politicians. Sure, you may not agree with her ideology (sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a â&#x20AC;&#x153;dove,â&#x20AC;? meaning she generally finds unemployment more important than inflation, which may result in more inflationary policy). Still, you recognize that she understands the implications of her positions back and forth and she meticulously reasons through every decision she makes. Short of a miracle, when you read this, the government will still be shut down. Old Faithful will erupt to no audience, our food imports will be as monitored as Silk Road and garbage will pile in our nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s capital until it grows into life-sized metaphors for our leaders. And yet, we can all breathe a little easier (not in D.C. though ... hold your breath still), knowing that at least one government institution is functioning exactly as it should. Yoni Muller is a Weinberg junior. He can be reached at jonathanmuller2015@u.northwestern.edu. If you want to respond publicly to this column, send a Letter to the Editor to opinion@dailynorthwestern.com.

Patten wins campus battle for toughest workouts MAGGIE FISH

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Welcome to the ultimate wrestling match between the top athletic facilities on Northwesternâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s campus. The air is thick with sweat and dreams, and as the lights dim, the ring is lit with cheers and jeers as our top contenders battle for the â&#x20AC;&#x153;toughest gymâ&#x20AC;? belt. In the northeast corner we have the precious heavy weight champion, SPAC. After some extensive reconMoney and structive surgery, he is back with more vigor ellipticals are than ever. With some no substitute brand-new equipment and expansive plans for for hardcore, his future, he is ready butt-kicking to get back in the game workouts in the and show how far a little money can go. most intense In the southwest gym on campus. corner, we have Blomquist, the eversurprising favorite of many of our female fans. There is not much bulk or glamour on the outside, but he is a scrappy fighter and always comes out with a number of surprising wins. Although he may not always fill the stadiums, his crowd is loyal and he hardly ever skips a workout. That kind of dedication could help him come out on top. And finally, in the northwest corner, the elusive Patten Gymnasium. Not much is known about this contender, and most of his training techniques lay in secret. However, there is certainly a powerful energy about him that seems to engulf the arena. But with SPAC locking eyes with Blom, it seems the two old rivals have a score to settle. And with that, the bell sounds: DING DING!

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Round one. SPAC immediately peels himself from the ropes, and let me just say his shiny new coat is impressive. He takes a swing at Blom, with marked precision and grace. Blom takes the hit, and SPAC is already winding up to dish out another blow. SPAC is truly using all of his resources. With deep training in Mind/Body courses, his flexibility and yoga breath make him a much more limber fighter than Blom. The second hit is a contact as Blom misses another block. His is very much a superstar, folks, and the crowds of bros and protein shake sellers are going wild for what seems like an early victory. With Blom on the ground and Patten still in his starting position, the bell signals the end of round one. DING DING! Round two. SPAC is again first out of the gate â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s this? Blom is reaching for a chair from outside the ring! He may not have the shiny coat given to SPAC by his sponsors, but Blomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s limber and taut physique is no trick of the light. Closer to the center of campus, his interior is the hub of fit campus life. Trained with a special focus on intramural sports and martial arts (as well as dance), Blomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s performance always more than makes up for his shortcomings. The chair makes contact, and once again, Blom stands above his rival because of pure ingenuity. SPAC immediately counters, but Blom has woken up and easily dodges with a quick sidestep. And â&#x20AC;&#x201C; oh! â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Blom jumps on SPACâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s back with all the energy of a sorority girl on crush night, and down SPAC goes with small but mighty kicks and punches to the glass windows. The bell rings. Now our two rivals are tied 1-1. DING DING! Round three. And now weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in the final round. Both SPAC and Blom have

had their egos shaken but are only back stronger and more determined. The stalk each other and tread circles around the ring looking for a weakness to attack. SPAC is winding up for the first hit, and it looks like â&#x20AC;&#x201D; WHOA! Wait a minute! Ladies and gentlemen ... Patten has awoken from his starting position and seems to be eyeing his opponents with disgust. Almost forgotten, he now seems to have some sort of ancient fire within him and there it goes! With lighting speed and strength that is now shaking the stadium, he locks SPAC into a headlock while simultaneously trapping Blom between his thighs. It is really something folks to see him move. Both SPAC and Blom are now flung to opposite sides of the arena and seem to be disoriented. Patten roars and

Maggie Fish is a Communication senior. She can be reached at maggiefish2014@u.northwestern.edu. If you want to respond publicly to this column, send a Letter to the Editor to opinion@ dailynorthwestern.edu.

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Weekly poll results

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How do you feel about NUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s loss Saturday against Ohio State? I still donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t care about college football. (11%, 19 Votes) Northwestern put up a great fight, but we were playing one of the best teams in the country. (55%, 96 Votes) The Cats were robbed. Did you see those calls? (34%, 58 Votes)

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pounds the mat, sending SPAC and Blom out of the ring. The referees are checking, and yes ... it seems we have a DOUBLE KO! The crowd is going wild! A dark horse, I must admit, but here stands the real champion: Patten, whose training tactics are shrouded in mystery, but whose brute force is not. It proves that money and ellipticals are no substitute for hardcore, butt-kicking workouts in the most intense gym on campus.

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City competes in sustainability contest By AMY WHYTE

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Evanston will soon find out how it stacks up against other communities’ sustainability efforts. The city is measuring and collecting data to submit to the Sustainability Tools for Assessing and Rating Communities program. Evanston is among 31 communities chosen last year to participate in the pilot project. “STAR Communities is basically the first voluntary self-reporting framework for evaluating, quantifying and improving the livability and sustainability of U.S. communities,” said Catherine Hurley, the city’s sustainability coordinator. Full participation in the program and access to all its tools costs a minimum annual subscription fee of $5,000. Hilari Varnadore, the executive director of STAR Communities, said the program is intended to not only assess the community’s current level of sustainability but also provide the education and tools to help it improve over time. The rating system measures not just efforts typically associated with sustainability, such as waste reduction and energy efficiency, but also

other aspects of community life including civic engagement and arts and culture. “What it offers is a framework for sustainability that encompasses the three pillars of economy, equity and environment,” Varnadore said. “It goes beyond measuring that kind of green initiative that many cities are going to really include measures of social justice and equitable services and access, local economy and business retention, and health and safety as well.” The program awards a three-, four- or fivestar rating on the basis of the data collected and submitted by each community. Hurley said her goal for this first data submission is to achieve a four-star rating. “A high rating would really help to reconfirm Evanston’s leadership position in the field of urban sustainability, and I think get a lot of recognition for all the things that the community has been doing for many years,” Hurley said. Previous sustainability efforts Evanston has made include the Evanston Climate Action Plan, which was developed in 2008 with the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. When Evanston was selected to participate in the STAR Communities program, Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl said she hoped it would help the city continue to succeed in its sustainability efforts. “We can all be proud of the example Evanston

is setting for other cities in the Midwest and around the country,” Tisdahl said in a news release at the time. “I am confident that we will continue to serve as a model for sustainability.” Hurley is heading the data collecting We can all process with the help of interns and volunbe proud of teers, but she said all the example of the city’s departEvanston is ments are helping with the process by setting for other contributing any relcities in the evant internal data they may have colMidwest. lected. Organizations that contribute in any Elizabeth Tisdahl, Evanston mayor way to the well-being of the community — whether environmentally, economically or culturally — are also invited to assist in the process by submitting any data they may have. The city’s Office of Sustainability will host a meeting Oct. 15 to provide additional information about the data-collecting process and how community members and organizations can contribute.

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ASG plans release of online student guides Winter Quarter

After delays and setbacks, Associated Student Government now expects to release its unofficial student guides next quarter. The online guides, which will be geared toward students both on campus and abroad, were initially scheduled to go live last academic year but were delayed due to a shortage of services committee members, said Noah Kane, ASG services vice president. The Weinberg junior, who is spearheading the project, said the content for the general student handbook and the structure of the website are “essentially done.” In addition to the handbook, the services committee plans to release guides to major global cities for students studying abroad. Kane said the city guides are mostly unfinished. Kane described the online handbooks as “by students, for students.” They are based on information from surveys and student interviews. Kane said the committee is currently trying to streamline its process of gathering student input for the manuals. “The main issue with releasing the guide on time has been collecting survey responses,” he said. “We’re trying to come up with a more efficient way to do that.” — Sophia Bollag

Former Ald. Lange remembered for activism, passion By SABRINA RODRIGUEZ

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Maxine Lange, a former Evanston alderman and activist, died Monday at the age of 81. Lange served on City Council from 1971 to 1979 and was also a teacher and health care administrator. “She believed people in the community were the most important,” said Beth Lange, her eldest daughter. “She felt that by building connections with people, she could help form a vibrant, strong

community.” Her family members said her passion for politics led her to join organizations throughout the city. She served on the board of Youth Organizations Umbrella, an Evanston-based youth development agency. Maxine Lange was a founding member of the Evanston Community Foundation. She worked with the League of Women Voters, Services for Adults Staying in Their Homes and the Evanston Public Library. “It’s hard to keep track of everything she was a part of,” said Robert Lange, her son. “She was on the board for so many organizations that ranged from

planning commissions to helping in our synagogue, the Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation.” During her time as the alderman of the city’s 9th Ward, Maxine Lange worked to make Evanston a dining destination when restaurants became eligible to get liquor licenses in the 1970s, her daughter said. Maxine Lange also helped found the Downtown Evanston Farmers’ Market, which is now in its 38th year. “She was so engaged, active and passionate about the community,” Beth Lange said. “She wanted to make change, not just talk about it.” Maxine Lange was raised in Chicago’s Humboldt

Park neighborhood but moved to Evanston in 1962. Aside from her community contributions, she had many friends with whom she enjoyed world travel and the vibrant culture in the Chicago area, according to family members. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Charles, as well as three children and five grandchildren. A funeral service was held Wednesday morning at Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation, 303 Dodge Ave. sabrinarodriguez2017@u.northwestern.edu

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On a Budget: Enjoy fresh fall eats at Evanston Farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Market MARTINA BARRERAHERNANDEZ

On Saturday mornings, children getting balloon animals with their parents, families picktucked between the intersection ing out pumpkins together, elderly couples conversing with vendors of University Place and Oak (now old friends) and college students excited to buy fresh food as ON A BUDGET Avenue, lies the dream of every a cheap and healthy alternative â&#x20AC;Ś except Sarah and I were the only COLUMNIST fresh food-loving college stuNorthwestern students in sight. Where were my fellow food-lovers, dent: a farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; market. As a self- money savers and fresh air-enjoyers? proclaimed foodie, I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have been more As a seasoned farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; market goer, I excited to venture away from the dining halls know certain stigmas go along with them: with my roommate and explore the DownTheyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re drab and boring, they are the ultitown Evanston Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Market. Back home, mate hippie-turned-yuppie outing but, our year-round farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; market is colorful most of all, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re too expensive. I cry foul and boisterous, full of happy customers ready because none of those are true. With $10 in to enjoy the endless goodies California seems my pocket and another $10 in Sarahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, we to bring. But in Evanston, would the market were able to leave the farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; market with be as plentiful and bright? Initially, I had my a bag of treasures (sans the feeling we spent doubts, but the second I walked in, I knew I the rest of our tuition money): a homemade was home again. pumpkin pie from Marilynâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bakery, 10 The booths were cheerful and abundant, perfectly ripe pears, a jar of apple butter and lined with an array of pumpkins, samples of a loaf of pumpkin bread. Breakfast for an apple cider, warm pies and a rainbow of root entire week! That, of course, would have FOOD FOR THE TABLE The Evanston Farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vegetables, harbingers of a bountiful harvest. been the case if no one on our floor (and Market offers a variety of options for students, My roommate, Sarah, and I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know the floor below) had found out about our everything from fruit to baked goods. where to start â&#x20AC;&#x201D; did we want to get some freshly stocked pantry. breakfast or buy goodies to take home? â&#x20AC;&#x201D; so Even if you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to spend your we decided to first explore the aisles and simmoney on farm-fresh goodies, the market ply take it all in. Every table screamed of autumn (and we all already is worth your time. Go for the sake of going. Get out of bed Saturknow how I feel about fall!), with ripe pears, Honeycrisp apples day morning, begin your day with a walk down leaf-scattered Sheriand butternut squash. Despite the humidity, the air felt lighter than dan Road and take in the fresh smell of harvest â&#x20AC;&#x201D; far, far away from usual, carrying the smell of pumpkin pie and fresh dirt, with a low the desk in a crammed corner that, as students, we call home. murmur of chatter in the background. Everyone at the market seemed to be enjoying themselves â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the martinabarrerahernandez2017@u.northwestern.edu

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Mark Ruffalo is. Or at least he plays one in the recent release â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thanks for Sharing,â&#x20AC;? a coming-of-age film about a group of strangers who meet at a Sex Addicts Anonymous meeting. The phrase â&#x20AC;&#x153;sex sellsâ&#x20AC;? has been used in reference to Hollywood filmmaking for years, and this fall is a prime example of how to bring a taboo topic like sex addiction to the big screen. But why the hype? Unlike alcoholics or smokers, sex addicts are rarely acknowledged as a legitimate group with a clinical disorder, instead labeled with stigmas like â&#x20AC;&#x153;pervert.â&#x20AC;? The National Council on Sexual Addiction and Compulsivity defines sex addiction as â&#x20AC;&#x153;engaging in persistent and escalating patterns of sexual behavior acted out despite increasing negative consequences to self and others.â&#x20AC;? For some people, this translates to an inability to focus on day-to-day tasks without being distracted by constant sexual thoughts. For others, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s excessive and emotionally detrimental intercourse or compulsive infidelity, to name a few. Many people struggle with sex addiction but do not know how to label their feelings as a psychological issue without the help of a mental health professional. An estimated 9 million Americans could meet criteria for sex addiction, according to a 2011 Newsweek investigation. Sex addiction is statistically more common among men but does affect a significant number of women. Women are hesitant to make their addiction known, even to professionals, due to misguided societal perceptions about female desire. The Sex Addicts Anonymous website has an entire page devoted to womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s issues, so youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not alone. As with any addiction, the first steps toward a more healthy sexual life are assessment and control. Assess your problem, either with a therapist or in a group SAA meeting â&#x20AC;&#x201D; theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all over the U.S., including in Chicago. Control your problem, gradually, by moving through the 12-step program with a sponsor. Do not be afraid to ask for help. Whether you think youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got an addiction, have a loved one with an addiction or just want to learn more, go check out this movie. If you want to see it with me or have any burning questions you want answered in this column, shoot me an email (tonyastarr14@gmail.com) pronto. Until then, remember: all good things in moderation. tonyastarr14@gmail.com

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Police said a call of shots fired led them to a car with bullet holes Tuesday evening, possibly the latest flashpoint in a gang conflict near the Chicago-Evanston border. Officers responded to the report at about 6:45 p.m. in the 700 block of Dobson Street, where someone told police he was shot at but provided no further information, Evanston Police Cmdr. Jay Parrott said. The vehicle was found nearby in the 100 block of Custer Avenue. While police were investigating the call of shots fired, they received another one across the Chicago border in the 7500 block of North Hoyne Avenue, Parrott said. “Police stopped several individuals believed to be involved but no identification was made during the investigation,” Parrott wrote in an email to The Daily. Officers arrested a 19-year-old man who

refused to “move along” before and after the first report, Parrott said. The man was charged with disobedience to police. The incidents happened within a one-mile radius of the Howard Street CTA station, around which Evanston police have been stepping up their presence due to an ongoing rift between two gang factions, Parrott said. “Although it’s been quiet for a couple of weeks, it appears it’s been heating up,” Parrott said. The shots fired calls came less than a week after a 15-year-old boy was shot in the same area. Chicago Police News Affairs Officer Jose Estrada said the boy was hit in the lower back and leg while riding his bike at about 6:20 p.m. Friday in the 7400 block of North Hoyne Avenue. Someone emerged from a silver minivan, fired several times in the boy’s direction and fled in the car. The boy was taken to St. Francis Hospital, where Estrada said he was last listed as in stable condition. Parrott said police are aware the boy’s shooting may cause more violence and are “deploying resources” accordingly. “The uptick of potential violence because of that shooting is probably going to continue,” he added.

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Health department official talks history with NU club By JOSEPH DIEBOLD

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An Evanston health official visited Northwestern on Wednesday, sharing the history of the city’s health department — and his own humorous anecdotes — with the Public Health Club. Carl Caneva, the city’s assistant health director, spoke and answered questions for about 45 minutes at the Technological Institute. He ran down the department’s various functions, from linking housing inspections with health care problems to testing mosquitoes for West Nile virus.

Caneva stressed the importance of partnerships with NU administrators and students to the department’s success. “We’re a group of about 20 people trying to impact 75,000,” he said. “When I first started working for the city about eight years ago, we had no contact with Northwestern at all. This opportunity to speak with you, to speak with a club or class, was not available, and so this is really a relationship that we want to build on.” The city’s outreach efforts include the distribution of comic books such as “Tiny Chef and True Stories from the Kitchen,” a lighthearted take on food inspections. Public Health Club is attempting to move NU

toward being tobacco free. Club president Carolyn Huang went from Caneva’s talk to Associated Student Government’s Senate meeting, where legislation was introduced to “support the University’s movement to make Northwestern a tobacco-free campus.” Huang, who worked with the city’s health department as its West Nile virus intern this summer, said she thought Caneva could bring a different perspective to the group’s normal meetings. “I really want students to understand what’s going on with public health within their own community of Evanston,” the Weinberg senior said. She said she has seen firsthand the help the department needs from NU students. “There’s a lot of data analysis that the city needs

and they are very understaffed, and just to serve the needs of the city it takes a lot of their time,” Huang said. “If we were able to go in and just analyze best practices and things like that, that could be really helpful for the city.” Caneva’s rundown of the department’s history — which predates the Illinois Department of Public Health — included sharing tall tales from his time on the job. Once, he said, he was called to a failing septic plant by its confused owner. “Somebody had buried a horse with pictures and a saddle and all kinds of other things in this guy’s field, and that’s why it was failing,” he said. josephdiebold2015@u.northwestern.edu

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Swim-a-thon fundraises for breast cancer research By TYLER KUKLA

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Northwestern’s women’s swimming and diving team hosted its second Breaststroke 4 Breast Cancer event Wednesday evening to raise money for breast cancer research at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Held in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the hour-long swim-a-thon took place in the Sports Pavilion and Aquatic Center. Participants paid to swim with teams in a relay format continually during the hour. The members of Chicago Masters Swim Club won the relay, swimming a total of 210 laps. Not including online donations, the swimming and diving team raised about $4,400, which will be donated to the Lynn Sage Cancer Research Foundation. Other participants included NU athletic teams, athletic department staff members and local swimming organizations. The event also featured a bake sale and silent auction, which offered items signed by Olympic gold medalist Matt Grevers (Communication ‘09) and football coach Pat Fitzgerald. The idea for Breaststroke 4 Breast Cancer originated in the summer of 2011 when team member Megan Goss’ mother was diagnosed with the disease. Goss, a Weinberg senior, became one of the founders of the event.

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READY TO GO Swimmers await their relays at the Breaststroke 4 Breast Cancer event Wednesday evening. The money raised will go toward breast cancer research.

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GEARING UP A swimmer adjusts her swim cap at the swim-a-thon, which drew participants from organizations including Northwestern athletic teams and local swimming organizations.

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although he was notified of the changes, other student leaders more passionate about hazing were more directly involved. He noted Greek leaders particularly have been very vocal about anti-hazing stances, as he was during his presidency of Delta Tau Delta. Although Ajith did not point to one specific offense, he said hazing incidents are reported to the dean of students and handled privately. “I would not say there haven’t been any incidents,” said Ajith, the Weinberg senior and former Daily staffer. Currently, he said, grassroots efforts are being planned to involve more of the campus in a conversation about hazing. “We support students who are passionate about this in their efforts,” he said.

800 universities that have banned all tobacco products and the nearly 1,200 that have prohibited smoking cigarettes. “As a leading institution, Northwestern should be, in my opinion, tobacco-free,” she told The Daily. “It’s important for students to understand how policy can impact their health down the road.” The Evanston Clean Air Act, the current policy which applies to NU’s campus, prohibits smoking in public areas, restaurants, parks, on public transit and other communal spaces. Smokers also cannot light up within 25 feet of the entrance of an enclosed area or a ventilation unit. Senators asked questions regarding the ban’s enforcement and impact and if it is necessary to make campus tobacco-free instead of only banning smoking. As written, the resolution will ban

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all tobacco products and electronic cigarettes. Though e-cigarettes do not contain tobacco, they can act as a gateway to smoking, Huang said. If Senate passes the resolution, ASG would recommend it, along with the Faculty Senate bill, to Patricia Telles-Irvin, vice president for student affairs, or other upper-level administrators, said Alex Van Atta, ASG executive vice president. The University would make a final decision on a possible ban and its enforcement. Weinberg senior Mark Silberg, senator for Students for Ecological and Environmental Development, expressed concern that the ban gives police more cause to search students and could lead to privacy issues. He also acknowledged students who are of age may be upset at giving up their right to smoke. “What we’re going to see next week is a balance between personal choice and public health come to odds in a very nuanced way,” he said.

“Megan is the kind of person who wants to give back,” Goss’ teammate and co-founder Jackie Powell said. “Last year we were on a road trip … and we came up with this idea for a fundraiser in the back of the car, and it just took off from there.” In its first year, Breaststroke 4 Breast Cancer raised more than $11,000. “We want to raise money to support research, but this event is obviously way more than that,” women’s swimming and diving coach Jimmy Tierney said. “It’s a special day of people coming together and offering what they can. We want to get as many people connected as we can.” Tierney helped Goss and Powell bring the event to life. He said its atmosphere keeps it going and that community engagement sets the fundraiser apart from others. “I love the energy,” Tierney said. “We’re all kind of a family here. We’re here not only to take care of each other but also to find ways to give back and to show appreciation for all the gifts we’ve been given. You can’t help but feel good watching everything evolve throughout this special day.” Powell expressed appreciation for the event’s participants. “This is a great event for an even greater cause, and we’re thankful for any money that we can raise here,” the SESP senior said. Maddie Elkins contributed reporting. tylerkukla2017@u.northwestern.edu Silberg said he thinks the issue might call for something more than a resolution, which only demonstrates a show of support to the University. Usually ASG is more active in the implementation of a new policy this relevant to students, he said. Senators can amend the resolution to show support for only a smoking ban at the next meeting Oct. 16. If Senate decides to call for legislation that suggests ASG action instead of just support, a new bill would need to be introduced. Van Atta said he does not yet have a stance on the resolution, but he said it offers a good chance for senators to reach out to their constituents and gauge student opinion. “It’s a powerful statement to say the student body is behind it, and the faculty is behind it,” the McCormick senior said. “It can make a very convincing argument.” allymutnick@u.northwestern.edu

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Freshman seizes day, takes first By ELLIE FRIEDMANN

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Most people wouldn’t expect a freshman to both finish first on her team and break a personal record on a hot afternoon on a muddy cross country course. Andrea Ostenso accomplished both of these feats Friday afternoon at the Notre Dame Adidas Invitational. She finished 33rd of 198 runners in her race and clocked a new personal record of 17 minutes and 46 seconds for the 5K course, averaging 5 minutes and 43 seconds per mile. Of 24 teams overall, Northwestern placed 12th, just ahead of Ohio State. Although coach April Likhite said she was disappointed with the Cats’ finish overall, she said workouts are going very well, and the team will learn from its experiences and move forward. She said she was very pleased with Ostenso’s performance. “I thought she ran a great race for such a big meet,” Likhite said. “Overall she was the fourth freshman. ... She fought hard all the way.” There is a one-hour time difference between Evanston and South Bend, a change that Ostenso had not anticipated. In trying to stay hydrated before her race, she realized she drank too much and had an hour less to digest. Not only did she push through some mud and a stomachache, but she also was met with some physical contact during the race because of the nature of the course. “We knew within 100 to 200 meters there would be a sharp turn to the right,” Ostenso said about the start of the race. “During that first curve, a pack of about 10 girls fell right next to me because there was a lot of throwing elbows. I was really lucky that I didn’t fall, too.” Ostenso stayed focused and moved forward, finding her pace and keeping her eyes on the runners ahead of her, but one thing was different about the competitors she was chasing. Senior Michelle Moriset, who usually finishes first for the Cats, was absent during the race due to injury. “It’s easier to run when you’re with someone you know,” Ostenso said. “I always see Michelle in front of me, and it motivates me to go faster.” Although she said she felt bad her teammate couldn’t race, Ostenso adjusted well to being the top runner for the Cats that day. She has proven her ability to adjust to a lot of changes so far in her running career. She said her high school training regimen was very relaxed. Since upgrading to a much more intense program, she has already seen many improvements, including her personal record at Notre Dame. She hopes to be healthy for the rest of the season and continue to make a positive impact on her team. Ostenso will not compete at the Cats’ next meet Oct. 12, the Lucian Rosa Invitational in Wisconsin, because she and some of the other top runners are saving their legs for the Wisconsin Adidas Invitational the following weekend. Likhite said four of the top runners who have secured their spot on the team for the Big Ten Championship will rest this weekend. As for the rest of Cats, the meet will provide an opportunity for more racing experience and a chance to improve. ellenfriedmann2.2016@u.northwestern.edu

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Cats attempt to catch their breath By KEVIN CASEY

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It will be another Big Ten weekend on the road for the Wildcats, and with that comes another pair of stern tests. Northwestern (9-7, 1-3 Big Ten) is set to face Indiana (8-7, 0-4) Friday night and No. 20 Purdue (10-5, 1-3)

the following evening. If there’s ever such a thing as a reprieve in this conference, this is it. The Cats only have to take on one ranked squad, and that one has a “lowly” mark of 20. The Hoosiers have dropped six consecutive matches, including their first four in the Big Ten, so that one should be easy, right? Well, Indiana did take then-No. 12 Ohio State to five sets in its last match, falling in the final stanza by

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EYE ON THE PRIZE Redshirt sophomore Caroline “Carks” Niedospial has a huge role in Northwestern’s matches this weekend. The libero controls the Wildcats’ passing game and defense, two aspects NU needs to improve to stand a chance in the Big Ten.

an agonizing 17-15 tally. Maybe the victories haven’t been floating in much of late in Bloomington, but NU coach Keylor Chan is not taking the Hoosiers lightly. “Indiana’s different,” Chan said. “They’re very young, they have a transfer in, they have a redshirt senior who (was on medical leave) last year, and is back that we haven’t seen in a couple of years in Jordan Haverly. They had a great showing against Ohio State, so they’re feeling like they can come out and play. They’ve figured a lot of things out, so that’s going to be a challenge.” The Cats aren’t exactly coming off of their cleanest performances of the year. Last weekend, NU took on top-20 foes in Michigan and Michigan State and, after winning its opening set against the Wolverines, didn’t prove victorious the rest of the weekend. Both squads gave the Cats massive headaches with their blocking, stifling NU’s offensive output. The numbers in the Michigan game weren’t too bad: 48 kills in four sets, a 12.0 average — only a point below the season average. However, the kill rate was .161, well below the Cats’ normal .237 rate. The same could not be said against the Spartans. NU hit at .082, amassing a mere 23 kills across three sets. Star outside hitter Stephanie Holthus attacked at a negative rate, with just five kills and seven errors in the contest. Previously, though, Chan suggested the team’s passing was the part not up to par. It’s been a focus in practice this week as the Cats look to rebound. Junior outside hitter Monica McGreal certainly agrees passing has been a point of emphasis and expects a pair of battles this weekend. “We’ve just been focusing on giving our setter good passes so we can get good looks on the block and good looks for our hitters,” McGreal said.

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Northwestern vs. No. 20 Purdue West Lafayette, Ind. 5 p.m. Saturday

“Going on the road’s always tough. I don’t think there’s anything in particular about either team, we’ve just got to go out and get the job done.” Of course, it will help that the Cats will not be competing against squads quite as formidable as Michigan and Michigan State. Purdue is no slouch though, and Indiana remains dangerous despite a significant losing skid. For middle blocker Maggie Burnham, a couple of victories this weekend is exactly the lift the team needs. “That would give us a huge confidence boost as we are coming off two losses last weekend,” the redshirt sophomore said. “A pair of wins would just get us back on the right track going into a pair of tough competitors the following week but right now it’s just Indiana and Purdue. That’s all we’re focused on.” As for the specter of falling to 1-5 in conference play with another pair of losses, Chan is not focused on potential records. “There’s always a sense of urgency,” Chan said. “The Big Ten’s hard. You’re not going to catch your breath, so how you catch your breath is by going out and executing, performing, putting everything you’ve got out there. If you do that you’ll come away with a result you’ll be proud of.” kevincasey2015@u.northwestern.edu

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NU leaps back into win column at home Northern Illinois

By BOBBY PILLOTE

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Northwestern won Wednesday night at Lakeside Field to get its season back on track. After losing their last two games to Bradley and Michigan State, the No. 14 Wildcats (8-3-0, 1-1-0 Big Ten) beat the Northern Illinois Huskies (3-8-0) in their eighth shutout victory of the season, defeating their opponents 1-0. Momentum swung back and forth during the first half, with neither team able to score. NU sported an unconventional lineup, looking to take advantage of Northern Illinois goalkeeper Mike Pavliga, a true freshman making his first collegiate start. Midfielders Brandon Medina and Cole Missimo, a combined 19 starts between them this season, were both off the field to start the game. The Cats generated pressure early. Just 30 seconds into the match, sophomore forward Joey Calistri received a great ball behind the Huskies’ defense but was ruled offside. At the six minute mark, senior midfielder Lepe Setanee had a great chance inside the box that was deflected wide by a Northern Illinois defender. Three minutes later Setanee had a cross from the left corner, but he wasn’t quite able to connect with sophomore defender Henry Herrill to find the back of the net. The Huskies stormed back, taking advantage of some sloppy defensive play by NU. Northern Illinois had a corner kick at 14 minutes but couldn’t convert. Moments later, the Huskies made a cross into the box that sailed just over the goal.

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RITTEN IN THE STARS Senior midfielder Chris Ritter scored the only goal in Northwestern’s victory against Northern Illinois on Wednesday night. He found the back of the net twice in the Wildcats’ last two contests, marking his fourth goal of the season.

Cats fans witnessed a scary moment midway through the first half, when Medina went down holding his right knee. Medina, a freshman and the team leader in assists, did not return to the game. “As a freshman, he’s leading the Big Ten in scoring,” coach Tim Lenahan said. “We’ll make some adjustments without him. Lepe Setanee went inside and did a great job.” After setting a career-high 10 saves

in his last game against Michigan State, NU junior goalkeeper Tyler Miller went relatively untested in the first half, stopping the ball only once. “We grinded a little bit better,” Lenahan said. “You have to block shots in the box. Almost like a hockey game, you have to sacrifice your body sometimes.” The action started off slow in the second half, neither team wanting to surrender the first goal. The Cats’ first

chance didn’t come until the 54th minute, when senior midfielder Chris Ritter collected a corner kick from Setanee in the box but failed to get off a good shot. In the 57th minute, a foul was called on Northern Illinois a few yards from the midfield line. Senior defender Scott Lakin set up for the free kick and launched the ball deep into the box. Ritter jumped higher than his defender and headed the ball off the right post past Pavliga to put NU up 1-0 over the Huskies. It was Ritter’s fourth goal of the season. “I tried to give (Lakin) a little wave, and I think he saw me,” Ritter said. “It’s not a high percentage shot. I put myself in a position to score and got lucky.” A one-goal advantage was all the Cats needed, as they continued to be defensively stout throughout the second half. Miller was well insulated, making only one more save. Northern Illinois launched a furious attack in the final 10 minutes, but NU held on and won the game. “I can’t say my heart didn’t go into my stomach a few times when the ball went just wide,” Lenahan said. “It’s soccer, and you need to have some soccer gods on your side every once in a while. They all even out over the course of a year, and eventually you get what you deserve.” robertpillote2017@u.northwestern.edu

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Chicago production unites NU alumni BY ALIX KRAMER

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The infamous “purple mafia” is everywhere. Frankie DiCiaccio (Communication ‘12), Judy Steele (Communication ’83) and Jeff Meyer (Communication ’12) are all Northwestern alumni working together on a production of “The Wedding Singer” at Theater Wit in Chicago. The show opens Oct. 20, with previews beginning Oct. 13. “It makes it easier to enter a rehearsal room and know that there are people there that you already have a bond with and can depend on,” Meyer said. “The whole cast is very warm and loving and funny and great to be around.” Meyer, an ensemble member in “Singer,” notes that many NU students are proud of their school, giving them a way to connect with alumni over common interests. Cities such as New York, Los Angeles and Chicago are hotspots for artists, directors, dancers, choreographers and actors who are part of the NU network, said DiCiaccio, who plays an understudy to the character George and a male

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swing in the show. Even at his auditions he cites Alex Weisman, casting assistant, “insanely successful actor” and NU graduate, as “helpful in getting (him) into the show.” “It’s beautiful to be able to show up to an audition and see people you know and have a common history with,” DiCiaccio said. Meyer, DiCiaccio and Steele all discovered the NU theater program in their own way. Meyer arrived to campus with the intention of being a psychology major but found himself spending more and more time involved in theater productions as a freshman and decided to switch majors sophomore year. DiCiaccio chose NU because of its huge theater community and the availability of acting opportunities — with not only University-programmed shows but also 10 student » See THE WEDDING SINGER, page 2

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companies that produce student-run seasons. Steele said the School of Speech (before it became the School of Communication) really set her up to have a set of applicable skills and gave her experience in theater. In addition, he said it provides a basis in liberal arts that can serve alumni well if they deviate from their major after graduation. “It’s always fun to work with Northwestern alums because you have a similar language,” Steele said. “People see Northwestern (on a resume) and assume you know what you’re doing.” “Singer” is based off the 1998 romantic comedy of the same name, starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore, and tells the story of a loveless wedding singer in 1985 who manages to cause disaster at every wedding he attends. He falls in love with an admiring but engaged waitress and must pull off an amazing performance to finally find true love. “Singer” director Jess McLeod (Communication ‘11) is yet another graduate of NU. Steele, DiCiaccio and Meyer had nothing but high praise for their fellow Wildcat.

Steele, who plays Rosie in the production, said she appreciates how McLeod wove her character into the story. “She’s still the wacky and bizarre character, but Jess has made it more a story about these people and why they do what they do,” Steele said. DiCiaccio send McLeod sends out emails of links to YouTube videos and articles from the time period of the show. This keeps the show from being “schticky” and instead makes it “fun and true.” DiCiaccio encourages NU students to “escape the bubble of Evanston” and come see “Singer.” “A lot of students waste their four years without realizing how easy it is to access the treasure trove of Chicago, and there’s no excuse for that,” DiCiaccio said. “Not only is it a great production and fun, but you get to see people who only a few years ago were in your shoes.” alixkramer2017@u.northwestern.edu

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Alex Kotlowitz Best-selling author, journalist, Medill senior lecturer and now Emmy Award-winning producer Alex Kotlowitz talked to The Current about his documentary and work to end violence in Chicago.The Current sinks its teeth into the tastes and testimony of the man behind the madness.

THE CURRENT: How does it feel to have an Emmy for

“The Interrupters”?

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INTERRUPTED. Alex Kotlowitz is currently working on a new book about violence in Chicago. His documentary work, as co-producer for “The Interrupters,” recently earned him an Emmy.

ALEX KOTLOWITZ: It’s been a long, terrific ride for this film. I mean, this film debuted two-and-a-half years ago, so I feel like whatever comes now is kind of gravy. I mean, certainly, it was a wonderful way to top off the run of this film … It felt terrific. THE CURRENT: How did you become involved with CeaseFire (now titled “Cure Violence”)? AK: I had done a cover story for The New York Times Magazine about the organization and their work. And it was during that piece that I got to know “the interrupters,” you know, the men and women around the table, folks I came to really admire ... I found my way to CeaseFire in part because I had been grappling with the violence ever since I wrote “There Are No Children Here” some 20 years ago. A number of the kids that I knew during the time working on that book, one of them has been murdered, one of them is serving time for murder, and I’ve seen up close the profound impact it’s had on the spirit of individuals and the spirit of community. So, the article was really a beginning effort to try to make sense of the violence. THE CURRENT: What made you decide to produce a film, as opposed to writing another book? AK: My heart and soul is in my writing ... In some ways I kind of stumbled into this, in large part because of Steve (James, director, producer, director of photography, and editor.) And I will tell you that this is one of the rare moments working on that magazine piece as I sat around the table with these “interrupters” ... these men and women, most of them in their ... forties and fifties who had been through a lot on the streets. Many of them had served many years in prison, and you can see these incredible journeys

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just etched on their faces. And there was something incredibly visual about it. THE CURRENT: What impact has this documentary had on your life? AK: I’ve been at this for 30 years so every project sort of takes on a life of its own. In the end, to be honest with you … the most life-changing project I’ve worked on was my first book, “There Are No Children Here,” in large part because it allowed me to write about things that I cared deeply about. … For me, on a very personal note, it’s really enriched my life, in large part because of the friendships that developed during the course of working on the film with the three main subjects, Cobe, Eddie and Ameena, and those are friendships that I deeply treasure. THE CURRENT: What was your favorite part about producing “The Interrupters”? AK: One of the things I love about working in radio and film is that it’s incredibly collaborative. ... Despite the grave nature of the subject, I don’t think I’ve ever had so much fun working on a project, in part because of Steve and Zak (Piper, co-producer), and in part because of Cobe, Eddie and Ameena. THE CURRENT: How has the public and/or Northwestern reacted to the documentary since its release? AK: The release of the film has been a really extraordinary and special journey. ... And the wonderful part about the film is we’ve had an opportunity to show it on college campuses. I screened the film at a prison in central Illinois. One of the judges down at the juvenile courts demands that kids who are on probation for a gun violation, that they are required to view “The Interrupters.” And I will tell you that when we showed it at Northwestern, I remember this night well. It was the winter of 2012 … and it was a miserable, miserable night, weather-wise. I mean, it was just stormy, it was cold, it was raining, and we had to turn away a couple hundred people at the door. … I don’t think we could have asked anything more than what we got with this film. blakebakkila2016@u.northwestern.edu

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HERE WE GO AGAIN “When I eat, it is the food that is scared.” – Nick Offerman as his character Ron Swanson on “Parks and Recreation,” when asked whether he is afraid to eat the food at a bowling alley.

“@realjohngreen I stayed up til 4 finishing your book last night. I miss the Pittsburgh crew. Please tell them I say hi and send my love! Xx” – Actress Emma Watson on Twitter regarding John Green’s New York Times best-selling novel “The Fault in Our Stars” and the upcoming 2014 film adaptation of the book. “*learns to play saxophone* *sneaks into alpaca farm*

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“That’s Harry and Ron graffiti-ing the book, as you do to your schoolbooks. You do doodle on them, I always wrote all over mine. Teachers reading this will not be happy that I’m saying it, but you do, don’t you? So they’ve just scribbled things on them and said rude things in them, the name of their favourite Quidditch team and stuff in the book.” – British novelist J.K. Rowling on the extra markings within the pages of her books “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” and “Quidditch Through the Ages,” based on the textbooks mentioned in the Harry Potter series. — Chanel Vargas

Contrary to popular belief, the recent shutdown of the U.S. government does not spell out the apocalypse for America. As of Oct. 1, government services and sources of employment deemed non-essential by Congress have been shut down. Though many have convinced themselves otherwise, these services do not include such necessities as Medicare, tax collection, mail delivery or the military. Partly inspired by the recent “Saturday Night Live” parody of the situation, Daily staffers gave their input on the subject:

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*everyone dies*” – Adam Young (@owlcity) sharing some late night plans with his Twitter followers.

Apple update survival tips

I have an iPhone. You probably do, too. As it turns out, almost half of all American smartphone users own an iPhone. And these phones are more than just that — they are our most intimate companions. They hold all of our most embarrassing selfies, secrets and drunk texts (Just think: if iPhones could talk ... ). There’s no one and nothing that knows more about our lives. As such, the relationship between people and their iPhones is hallowed and sacred — something that you just don’t mess with. Which is why the iOS 7 software update is so disturbing. Apple took your best friend and and gave her a new face. Now she wears different clothes, talks about different things and falls asleep at 8 p.m. She’s just not the same. But there’s no going back. You were young and naive enough to upgrade, so now you have to learn to live with your bad choices. The only thing we can do is be productive and figure out how to move on with our lives. Here are a few tips to fix iOS 7’s most heinous flaw — the battery life: 1. Kill them apps. Nothing will send you running for a charger faster than leaving Google Maps open. Double click your home button and swipe up to make your problems go away. 2. Turn off app updates. Some genius decided it would be a good idea to let your apps update in the background, even if the app is closed. That means your phone is connecting to the Internet to constantly refresh your weather apps, news apps, Snapchat, etc. That’s a major drain on your battery. Go to settings, general, background app refresh, and uncheck “background app refresh.” Problem solved. 3. Turn off parallax effects. iOS 7 is full of nauseating zoom transitions and frivolous 3D effects. They drain your battery and are the definition of unnecessary. Go to settings, general, accessibility, reduce motion and switch “reduce motion” to on. 4. Turn off Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS. You don’t use Wi-Fi when you’re out and about. GPS is only useful when you’re lost. And when’s the last time you used Bluetooth? All three of these drain your battery when you’re not using them, which is probably most of the time. Do yourself a favor and switch them off unless you absolutely need them. 5. Turn off auto brightness. Obviously the biggest drain on your battery is your screen. It’s the biggest, brightest, most used part of your phone. Turn off auto brightness and set the brightness to the lowest possible level. You’ll be surprised how much battery this saves. Follow these five tips, and hopefully you’ll be able to leave the charger at home and stop asking for a table by an outlet at a restaurant.

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Coffee just tastes really bad. It has a gross aftertaste, and I didn’t suffer through six years of orthodontics to stain my teeth. Yet I find myself spending more money at Starbucks than is probably necessary. My spending is partially driven by my quest for a Gold Card (only 10 stars to go ... get on my level), but it’s mostly influenced by my addiction to pseudo-caffeinated mocha and latte beverages. That brings us to the Pumpkin Spice Latte. PSL devotion is well-documented. The notion of “fall in a cup” is equally as appealing on a hot September day, when you’re totally over-sweating outside, and a crisp November night, when you want to curl up with your poodle and a sweater. I’d like to say I’ve been with PSL since it’s introduction 10 years ago, but that would just be false. First of all, it would have been strange if I was downing lattes at age 9. Second of all, I am a firm believer in the lesspublicized, but still top-notch, Caramel Apple Spice. Norbucks, however, was out of apple juice one day last year, so I was forced to step outside my fall comfort zone. I took a bold step where almost every man has gone before and tried a Pumpkin Spice Latte. Needless to say, my taste buds and wallet have not been the same since. Despite its deliciousness, the beverage costs close to $4, and I’m not trying to go bankrupt on Starbucks purchases. As a result, I went on Pinterest to curb my PSL wallet woes. There are a multitude of “DIY Starbucks” pins to choose from, but I turned my attention to a Pumpkin Spice Latte recipe that looked relatively tame. I began this journey tentatively. I was initially skeptical that coffee, milk, sugar, vanilla and pumpkin pie spice could recreate the majesty of PSL. I also didn’t have the milk frother that the recipe describes, but #sorrynotsorry I live in a dorm, and we don’t have nice things. My final setback was that I don’t have a coffee maker, either, so I lifted some decaf from Allison and decided it sufficed for the espresso blend I needed. After channeling my inner Emeril and hitting my penguin mug with a combo of ingredients, I popped my concoction into the microwave. Upon removal, I looked at my creation with disdain. It was basically slightly orange milk with some swirling pumpkin pie spice at the top. I abandoned all expectations and took a sip. It was really good. No, it didn’t taste exactly like a Pumpkin Spice Latte, but it definitely captured the spirit of fall and certainly cost less than Starbucks. I absolutely foresee myself making this again in the future, and I think my taste buds and wallet will thank me for it.

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LIVING FOR THE CITY: MARATHONS GIVE STUDENTS A CHANCE TO EXPLORE CHICAGO Upon arriving to campus nearly a Bank of America Chicago Marathon month ago as a freshman, I naturally Why do it: Even though registration for the marathon is closed, there are had more questions than answers. plenty of ways to have fun on marathon day, such as visiting local shops along ON-THE-TOWN Who is this Morty the people chant of? the race route. The entire 26.2 miles of the race provides a tour of Chicago’s COLUMNIST Is there actually a fox roaming across historic sites and finest eateries. It is a great introduction to the city as it passes campus? What does it say? I was through 29 Chicago neighborhoods. Get to know your fellow Chicagoans: certain of two things: I would not fall victim to the Freshman 15, and I would There will be 45,000 runners and 1.7 million spectators. You can also help supnot become the typical Northwestern student who takes Evanston’s proximity port a good cause. Money will be collected by the One Fund for Boston orgato Chicago for granted. nization, and those who donate $26 will receive blue Now, fully submerged in coursework and shoelaces to wear at the marathon. The One Fund having created a daily routine, I fear I will do for Boston supports victims and their families everything I set out not to do. I have deemed affected by the Boston Marathon tragedy last April. soft serve ice cream its own food group, and When: Sunday, Oct. 13. The first wave starts at I am starting to consider a trip to downtown 7:30 a.m. The second wave starts at 8:30 a.m. Evanston an expedition. Alas, there is still a How to participate: Registration to run the large part of me motivated to accomplish my marathon is already closed, but spectating is open goals of staying in shape and visiting Chicago to everyone, so make a sign and root for your regularly. How do I defy the odds and transfriends. form my wishes into reality? Cost: CTA round trip: $5. Spectating is free. Here are some tips to plan your Chicago visit: Ram Racing Series: 2013 Hot Chocolate 1. Begin with a theme. Start small. Maybe Chicago 15/5K Marathon visit the classic Chicago attractions (i.e. The Why do it: Do you love chocolate? The run has Magnificent Mile, Navy Pier, Millennium plenty of cocoa sold to raise funds for the Ronald Source: Creative Commons Park) all in one day. McDonald House Charities, which provide outYou are going to spend time eating and socializing anyway, so reach to children in need of support both medically and educationwhy not do both while in Chicago? ally. There is also a 2.5 mile Walk for Little City event beginning at 8:30 a.m. for 2. There are inexpensive options. They may be harder to find, but they are non-runners who want to participate. Proceeds from the Walk for Little City there. For example, one cost-effective route to Chicago from campus is to take are donated to helping families in the Chicago area affected by autism. the CTA train round trip for $5. When: Sunday, Nov. 3. The first wave starts at 7:00 a.m. The second wave 3. For now, here’s a theme: Chicago marathons. Participating in a marathon, starts at 7:45 a.m. or even a half marathon, will help you promote healthy lifestyles and fight off How to participate: Registration to run in the event is open until Oct. 16. that Freshman 15. If you’re not participating, support your fellow Chicagoans Cost: CTA train round trip: $5. The 5K costs $49, and the 15K costs $73. by cheering them on to the finish line. There are sure to be a few Wildcats in Spectating is free. the race. Two marathons to check out this fall: mirandaleon2017@u.northwestern.edu

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BELIEVE THE HYPE:‘Gravity’ is the sci-fi experience of the year DJ OH

MOVIE COLUMNIST

Alfonso Cuaron’s “Gravity” does what no other space sci-fi has achieved in recent movie history — it presents to the audience not just a visual spectacle but also an overwhelmingly frightening, yet pleasurable, experience. Starring Sandra Bullock as biomedical engineer Dr. Ryan Stone and George Clooney as veteran astronaut Matt Kowalski, “Gravity” tells the gripping story of a normal space operation gone bad. Visually, the movie is a stunning masterpiece and stands as a testament to the importance of a cinematic experience. From the beginning, “Gravity” hurtles the audience into a head-spinning journey to outer space. The camerawork and the panorama will take your breath away in the most literal sense, as the two spacefarers hover in zero gravity with emptying O2 supplies. Cuaron’s signature long single-shot takes also heighten the surreal movie experience — the 17-minute-long unbroken opening sequence adds a chilling reality that will keep you hanging onto your seat. What is most satisfying about “Gravity,” however, is that beneath all the high-tech drama of space disaster, there is an earthly emotional undertone. Like a musical score, the movie flows effortlessly but with impact, with a spectacular intro that is followed by the deafening silence of space, interspersed

with the fear of the impending climax. It is during these moments of calm, when Dr. Ryan Stone floats helplessly amid the stars gazing at the majestic Earth, that you will realize the essence of this movie. It is not a disaster film like “Titanic” or a heroic flick in the style of “Armageddon.” While hovering in deep space, “Gravity” tells a story of heavily grounded human values of love, survival and dreams. Although it occasionally slides into the seemingly inevitable pitfall of generic sci-fi action cliches, “Gravity” makes up for it through masterful camerawork, seamless visuals and a layered script that will make you want to revisit the frames in your head over and over again. “Gravity” marks Cuaron’s dramatic comeback seven years after the universally praised “Children of Men” (2006), and thus far the stars seem to have aligned for this daringly unconventional project — “Gravity” set the October box office record after earning a stunning $55.6 million over the weekend. You might be tempted to wait for the Blu-ray release or even an online stream, but think again. “Gravity” is an experience not to be seen — but rather to be felt. dongoh2016@u.northwestern.edu

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Danny Brown can’t wait to get ‘Old’

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unfiltered manner. The poverty of his family and the degradation of life around him is evidenced in “25 Bucks.” He explains how his mother sat on the porch and cut hair to MUSIC COLUMNIST feed the family. Songs on “Old” expose the @afburnham rotting carcass that is the journey to Brown’s After a wayfaring 2013 that included permaturity. forming at Coachella, joining a tour with “If you really ballin’, mommy cop Chinese Baauer, headlining at SXSW and rapping at food,” Brown raps comically, yet honestly. Dillo Day, rapper Danny Brown added a third “XXX,” Brown’s previous album, funcstudio album to his list of achievements. tioned similarly, but the rapper admittedly “Old,” available on Spotify and officially injected vulgarity for the mere sake of doing released Oct. 8, features numerous collaboraso. This time around, the Detroit MC avoids tions with Brown’s favorite performers. A$AP the “dick-sucking” jokes, ensuring that “Old” Rocky, Schoolboy Q, Ab-Soul is a “challenge.” and Purity Ring contribute Yet Brown does not avoid fellatio altogether, both verses and production referencing the act in on the 56-minute, 19-song album. “Dope Fiend Rental Brown divided “Old” (Feat. Schoolboy Q),” into two sides, A and B, as if but here, he attempts to the compilation were vinyl. tell his story honestly, sex acts included, without According to an interview with Pitchfork, this aesthetic forcing humor. division refers to the Detroit And although the raprapper’s ability to entertain two per succeeds in his nardiscrete styles: “underground ration, a major achievehip-hop” and “turned up s---.” ment on “Old” is the The first half contains grittier second half of the album. material (hip-hop), and the Production excels. The second half includes festival- Source: Danny Brown Facebook page first track, titled “Side B style bangers. (Dope Song),” contains a deceivingly long introduction, one that makes On the first side are songs like “25 Bucks the bass drop much more satisfying. Snappy (feat. Purity Ring),” a minimalistic gossamer sound. Sonically the track is gaseous, a ghostly rhythm leads into a destructive explosion of concentration of restraint. A snare drum claps noise and Brown screaming, “dope song.” once every measure amid a pulsing, electronic Two songs later, on a piece titled “Dip,” the metronome. However, from a lyrical perspecfestival/trap experience continues. Sporadic tive, the song is much denser. Every second snare claps, heavy bass and voice modulahook Megan James sings with her ethereal tion synergize to create a song that radiates voice, “I’ll not get old if I dig with my knees, energy. Almost every song on this half of the album if I grind with my teeth.” oozes vivacity. In fact, any song from this secThe three-minute track epitomizes “Old” from a thematic perspective with a descriptive tion could make a party playlist. Brown raps narration of Brown’s life in an unorganized, with visceral fervor, jackhammering every

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track to a point of absurdity. The bridge of “Smokin & Drinkin” has Brown speedily breathing, just before the drop, “And we smoke blunt after blunt after blunt after blunt after blunt after blunt after blunt.” None of “Old” disappoints. Fans of “XXX” will love the new album because Brown employs his unique, spectacular style of rapping. Additionally, the content change is refreshing. But, aside from production, the crowning jewel of “Old” is its sincerity. As Brown raps on “Float On (feat. Charli XCX),” the album’s ultimate track, “And not for the money for the life after dying … just to see my influence in this genre of music.” It’s only a matter of time. afburnham@u.northwestern.edu

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