The Daily Northwestern – January 11, 2017

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Dererk Pardon sees triumphant return

Student groups host panel on intersection between racial identity and queerness

By YVONNE KIM

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As President Barack Obama returned with family and loved ones to the city he called “home,” Northwestern students joined tens of thousands in Chicago on Tuesday night to watch the president give his final farewell address.

More than 18,000 people were present to watch Obama speak at the McCormick Place convention center, the same venue where he gave his victory speech after the 2012 election. Some Nor thwestern students attended after successfully obtaining tickets on Saturday morning.

McCormick senior Natalie Ward said she has a special admiration for Obama and that a photo of his face even hangs on her grandmother’s wall. Ward said his presidency helped her better understand discrimination and hatred in the country, and she was eager to see him speak.

“As a black student trying to go into the workforce, or anything, I feel that no matter how hard you try, people will still disrespect you even if you’re in the highest

positions,” Ward said. “So that inspired me. … Work harder, be aware.”

Ward is not alone in her adoration for the outgoing president. McCormick sophomore Nneoma Oradiegwu described the room as one filled with love. The audience did not hold back its cheers and applause for the president, even chanting “four more years!” at one point in his speech.

“Everything that he did, we responded to, and everything we did, he responded to,” Oradiegwu said. “It’s kind of like a one-on-5,000 conversation. … It was a really cool situation to be there and to be able to be there while he’s still president.”

McCormick senior Imaya Jones, who attended the event with a group of friends, said she was motivated to seize a final opportunity to “be in the same building as him” before his second term is over.

As the first president of color, Obama holds a special place in Jones’ heart, she said, as he validated that children of color can achieve whatever they want.

“Whenever Trump does something stupid, I’ ll remember Obama,” Jones said. “He did a lot of good things that will last with a lot of people for a long time.” » See STUDENTS, page 6

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President Barack Obama delivers his Farewell Address at Chicago’s McCormick Place on Tuesday evening. In his nearly hourlong speech, Obama implored young people to get involved in the political process. “It has been the honor of my life to serve you. I won’t stop,” the president said.

In final address, president encourages civic engagement, unity

By NORA SHELLY

daily senior staffer @noracshelly

CHICAGO — President Barack Obama encouraged young Americans to “hitch their wagon to something bigger than themselves” during a highly-anticipated homecoming Farewell Address at the McCormick Place convention center on Tuesday night.

“I’ve seen you in every corner of the country,” he said.

“You believe in a fair, just,

inclusive America. You know that constant change has been America’s hallmark, something not to fear but to embrace, and you are willing to carry this hard work of democracy forward.”

Obama urged renewed civic engagement and warned against taking democracy for granted in front of a large and enthusiastic crowd. Minutes before Obama took the stage, the crowd began shouting and cheering, sounds reminiscent of a campaign rally.

“Fired up,” they chanted.

“Ready to go.”

The president — who will leave office Jan. 20 following the inauguration of Presidentelect Donald Trump — highlighted the achievements of his administration, including the passage of the Affordable Care Act and killing Osama bin Laden.

Obama said the accomplishments of his presidency were a testament to the power of grassroots organizing and volunteering.

“If I told you eight years ago what we were going to do,

you might have said our sights were set a little too high,” he said. “But that’s what we did.

That’s what you did. You were the change.”

Obama also attempted to reassure his supporters, many of whom are still grappling with Donald Trump’s inheritance of the Oval Office.

Since Trump’s election in November, Obama has urged those disillusioned with the president-elect to give him a chance to prove himself, » See OBAMA, page 6

Alderman urges police video release Hankins took own Mayoral candidate’s push leads to publication of footage Wednesday

By KRISTINA KARISCH

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A mayoral candidate is pressing for the release of a 2015 police video that shows the arrest of Northwestern graduate student Lawrence Crosby.

Ald. Brian Miller (9th), who announced his candidacy for mayor in September, urged for the video’s release during Monday’s City Council meeting as an example in an ongoing discussion about police de-escalation.

In response, city manager Wally Bobkiewicz said the footage will be posted online Wednesday alongside an introduction to provide context for viewers.

“If we’re going to have an honest discussion on the need for de-escalation, and taking complaints against our police officers of the public

seriously, this video needs to be disclosed,” Miller said.

“It’s not privileged information, it’s evidence in a lawsuit, but there’s no reason we can’t disclose it.”

Miller recounted his understanding of the arrest

in a statement Monday. In October 2015, Miller said Crosby was checking on his own car when another person thought he seemed suspicious and alerted the police.

The statement said Crosby then got in his car and began

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Ald. Brian Miller (9th) attends a city meeting. Miller, a mayoral candidate, pressed for the release of a 2015 video depicting the arrest of Northwestern graduate student Lawrence Crosby, which the city said it will publish online Wednesday.

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driving down the street before being pulled over by police.

Miller said in the statement that Crosby was ordered to exit the vehicle and was then hit by officers and received knee strikes.

A daily crime report from EPD said Crosby was arrested on Oct. 10 and charged with disobedience to police. The charges were dismissed at trial, but a lawsuit ledged by Crosby against the city is ongoing, Miller said.

Miller said he had not been in contact with Crosby because of the lawsuit against the city.

Evanston police Cmdr.

Joseph Dugan said he had no information on the arrest and that police release videos on a case-by-case basis. Crosby, who is a PhD candidate in McCormick, could not be reached for comment.

Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl » See VIDEO, page 6

life, coroner says

By MATTHEW CHOI and JONAH DYLAN daily senior staffers @matthewchoi2018 @thejonahdylan

Weinberg sophomore Jordan Hankins’ death was ruled a suicide, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner’s report released Tuesday.

Hankins, 19, was found dead in Foster-Walker Complex on Monday afternoon. Police were called to Plex just after 3 p.m., Evanston police Cmdr. Joseph Dugan said.

A native of Indianapolis, Hankins was a guard on the women’s basketball team and a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority.

She was studying on the pre-med track, according to her Facebook page.

“We are heartbroken and deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Jordan Hankins,” athletic director Jim Phillips said in a statement on Monday. “Our

love and thoughts are with her family, teammates and friends.

Jordan made a dramatic impact on our Wildcats community. Our department is solely focused on supporting those who adored her.”

Hankins’ friends remembered her for her “quiet confidence” and her constant positivity. Weinberg sophomore Madisen Hursey said she went to almost every basketball game to watch her friend and sat in the same spot each time.

Hursey said Hankins would see her on the way to the locker room and would always make a funny face or do a little dance on her way. Even when Hankins had a hard day at practice, she and Hursey could always laugh and bond afterward.

Across campus, Hankins drew a close circle of friends who were drawn by her passion and selflessness, Hursey said.

“Even if she would come to me after the game and be so » See HANKINS, page 6

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AROUND TOWN District 65 Board approves property tax referendum Vote on raising property taxes to bolster public school funding will appear on April municipal ballot

By RYAN WANGMAN

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The Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Board voted unanimously Monday to add a property tax referendum to the April municipal ballot in an effort to combat rising educational costs and limited district revenues.

The referendum would raise property taxes by 0.59 percent, or about $450 dollars annually for an average Evanston property owner. District 65 board president Candance Chow said that if the referendum fails to pass in April, the district’s only other option would be significant budget cuts that would likely result in school closings and substantial increases in class sizes.

“These are not small impact reductions,” Chow told The Daily. “They will impact the classroom, they will impact the teaching and learning environment for children significantly. … With what we know today, our projections are that with those (referendum) monies we would be able to maintain and continue to enrich the classroom experience.”

According to board documents, the district’s budget is balanced for the current year, but the future total deficit without any further action is projected to be $114.4 million by fiscal year

Police Blotter Nichols Middle School employee charged with battery

A Nichols Middle School employee was arrested Monday on misdemeanor battery charges related to an incident in late December at the school.

On Dec. 23, a 13-year-old student was playing basketball when he accidentally fell on the

2025. With no state budget, this is a conservative estimate, as there could be an additional $6 million to $8 million annually cut from the district’s budget, Chow said.

Bridget Nelson, a mother of three children in District 65, spoke during the public comment portion of the meeting. Nelson said that she, along with other parents and community members, supported the referendum, and also warned of the ramifications of potential budget cuts.

“If these types of cuts were made, it would be so unfair to so many children,” Nelson said.

“It would dramatically change Evanston: our children, our families and our community.”

District 65 Superintendent Paul Goren argued at the meeting that the projected referendum revenue of $113.2 million will support further educational investment, allowing the district to continue to support talent, strengthen core curriculum and decrease class sizes, among many listed goals.

However, he said he understood the challenges that accompany increased taxes.

“Raising the tax burden on taxpayers, on homeowners (or) on renters is not something any of us would like to see,” Goren said. “And yet as we think about the fabric of our community, and the fabric of our schools and what makes them so great, we’re at a pivot point.”

While enrollment in the district has increased

by about 1,500 students since 2007, Chow said the district had not received commensurate income to serve the newcomers.

“Folks are committed to public education in Evanston, and they’re committed to preparing

employee, Evanston police Cmdr. Joseph Dugan said. The 63-year-old employee then allegedly grabbed the student by the throat and cocked his hand back as if to punch him, but did not.

Police were called soon after the incident, Dugan said, and detectives decided on the charge on Monday.

An iPhone 5 was stolen at the McGaw YMCA, 1000 Grove St., on Sunday evening.

A 13-year-old Evanston resident placed his phone inside a secured locker just after 6 p.m., Dugan said.

When he returned, the lock was on the ground undamaged, and the iPhone was missing.

iPhone stolen at YMCA in central Evanston

children for bright futures, so my hope would be that they would support this referendum,” Chow told The Daily. ryanw@u.northwestern.edu

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Washington Elementary School, 914 Ashland Ave., is one of 10 elementary schools in Evanston/Skokie School District 65. The District 65 Board voted unanimously Tuesday to introduce a referendum to raise property taxes to the April ballot.

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Setting the record straight An article published in Monday’s paper titled “Faculty considers schedule changes” misstated Prof. Indira Raman’s affiliation. Raman is a professor of neurobiology. The Daily regrets the error.

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Panel talks black, queer inclusivity

By JAKE HOLLAND

the daily northwestern @jakeholland97

Student groups hosted a panel Tuesday to discuss the intersectionality of race and queerness within the context of Northwestern and beyond.

“Black and Queer Panel,” held at Kresge Hall, was meant to be a space to give agency back to queer people of color and have a discussion on topics such as online dating, navigating NU and grassroots community involvement, event co-organizer Jayleen James said. The event was hosted by Rainbow Alliance and Queer Trans Intersex People of Color, an affinity discussion group in MSA, and was part of student-organized and administration-backed programming on the Black Lives Matter movement.

The Weinberg junior, who uses “they/them/ their” pronouns, said the event acted as a healing space for everyone in the room.

They stressed the importance of cultivating a space where credit is rightfully granted to the queer people at the core of the Black Lives Matter movement.

James said the event focused on reclaiming the Black Lives Matter movement. The movement was originally founded by intersecting marginalized identities including black and queer women.

“But right now if anyone looks at the movement, it’s very cis, het(erosexual) and male,” James said.

Darcelle Pluviose, who co-organized the event with James, said the event allowed panelists to discuss blackness and queerness in an informal setting not usually found on college campuses.

The Communication junior said the event acknowledged the pain and hardships faced by those with marginalized identities, but also celebrated the happiness that comes with being black and queer.

Multicultural Student Affairs assistant director J.T. Turner, who uses “they/them/their” pronouns, attended the event and said they appreciated the panel’s inclusivity and intersectionality.

Turner said such spaces are “extremely important” for allowing students to craft their own narratives and empower one another. They said Tuesday’s panel and other spaces like MSA and Sustained Dialogue allow for healing and self-reflection.

Panelist Chelsea Mikael Frazier said the overarching theme of the event was an emphasis on honoring black queer life and black queer survival in the face of “insurmountable blockages.”

As a graduate student, Frazier said she appreciated the ability to connect with undergraduates outside of an academic setting. She said discussing strategies for how different panelists navigate life as queer people of color, as well as how to “maintain joy,” allowed for a sense of community-building.

“For me, having spaces where I can see other people who identify as black and queer or of color

and queer is enormously powerful because more often than not, especially in classes, you’ll often find that you might be the only (person of color),” she said.

James said Rainbow Alliance and Queer Trans Intersex People of Color worked together to organize the event to give agency back to marginalized voices on campus.

Frazier said seeing so many people together to discuss the Black Lives Matter movement and the intersection of blackness and queerness in one place fostered a sense of community.

“Quite frankly, just to see the event wellattended tells me that there’s a need for these kind of spaces,” Frazier said. “Just to see it, to be around it, to feel that love, that was the most moving part of the experience for me tonight.” jacobholland2020@u.northwestern.edu

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Craig Sager should have NU award given in his name DANNY COOPER

DAILY COLUMNIST

Craig Sager, the Northwestern alumnus who strutted the sidelines for 40 years and reported on some of the biggest events in sporting history, had a personality as loud as the garish suits for which he was known. Even after he was diagnosed with leukemia in 2014, Sager continued to cover basketball for Turner Sports and won ESPN’s 2016 Jimmy V Perseverance Award.

After his death on Dec. 15, NU’s football team affixed decals with his name on a plaid purple background — reminiscent of Sager’s suits — to their Pinstripe Bowl helmets in honor of the late broadcaster. But this small memorial is not sufficient recognition for a man who embodied journalistic tenacity during his time at NU and throughout his life.

To adequately honor Sager’s legacy as an NU alumnus, the University should establish a Craig Sager Award, given out jointly by the university and Sager’s own organization –– the SagerStrong

Foundation –– to honor individuals who demonstrate his perseverance in the face of adversity.

The University did not respond to a question about the potential status of an honor in Sager’s name.

Sager deserves recognition for his fine journalistic career alone. He met Hank Aaron at home plate following the slugger’s record-breaking 715th home run and worked on broadcasts ranging from the World Cup to the World Series.

Perhaps Sager’s most impressive accomplishment was getting longtime San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich, a notorious curmudgeon, to open up during an in-game interview. Sager’s consistent presence on Turner Sports’ broadcasts for the final few decades of his life is a testament to his skill, dedication and versatility as a broadcaster.

Even before Sager went on to achieve fame, he created a name for himself at NU. He was a member of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity, the cheer squad and walked on to both the football and basketball teams. If that isn’t testament enough to Sager’s purple pride, he also filled the role of Willie the Wildcat. As Michael Wilbon (Medill ‘80) tweeted after Sager’s death, Sager

showed “so many of us the way Wildcat.” An award in Sager’s honor would allow his spirit and attitude to continue to act as an inspiration posthumously.

Sager kept his exuberant spirit throughout his visible and taxing illness. During his treatment, he would leave the hospital to broadcast games only to return directly afterward for treatment.

Though he received a terminal diagnosis, he did not let his passion for his career nor his life wane.

This past June, he got to cross one final accomplishment off the list: He participated in an NBA Finals broadcast. Sager’s commitment to journalism and to life itself should serve as an inspiration to all NU students.

Northwestern has in the past dedicated awards to late alumni that made an impact in the journalism world. After Medill graduate James Foley was beheaded by ISIS in 2014, the school renamed its annual Medal for Courage in Journalism after him. Foley’s memory continues to serve as a dire but important example of the bravery required for many journalists, and the award has become a yearly reminder of his sacrifice. Though their stories are different, Sager, like Foley, can serve as an example for aspiring

journalists of the importance of perseverance and optimism in the darkest of times.

The award could also help the SagerStrong Foundation raise funds for leukemia research. The foundation could establish a partnership with the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University, which already has a dedicated leukemia research program, and each year’s award presentation could sell tickets to raise money for the venture.

Craig Sager lived with an unyielding commitment to making each day as spectacular as possible, even when times were tough. NU should commemorate Sager’s attitude and perseverance by rewarding examples of his spirit in others and raising money to eradicate the disease that took the life of someone who would not let it go without a fight.

Danny Cooper is a Medill sophomore. He can be contacted at DanielCooper2019@u.northwestern. edu. If you would like to respond publicly to this column, send a Letter to the Editor to opinion@ dailynorthwestern.com. The views expressed in this piece do not necessarily reflect the views of all staff members of The Daily Northwestern.

Don’t shame people into abandoning native language ISABELLA SOTO

DAILY COLUMNIST

During Winter Break, news outlets reported that an older woman in a Kentucky JCPenney went on an angry, hate-fueled tirade directed at two Latina shoppers. The woman’s vitriol was deeply rooted in racist rhetoric, she assumed they were “probably on welfare” and brazenly told them to “go back to wherever the f–k you come from.” The whole video is jarring and deeply unsettling to watch, but one thing in particular struck me. After one of the shoppers apologized, a slight accent in her voice, the older woman said: “Speak English. You’re in America.”

The United States has no national language.

There have been efforts to introduce a Constitutional amendment declaring a national language but none have passed, although several states have passed their own respective legislations declaring English the state language. While we are a nation with a primary language of English, there is no official mandate claiming that English is the national language and certainly no mandate claiming that English is the only language deserving of respect.

The United States has a history of racist English-only laws, such as California’s Proposition 227, which in 1998 effectively eliminated bilingual education and forced Limited English Proficient (LEP) students into English-only classrooms.

Though recently repealed by voters in November 2016, Proposition 227’s presence in the public school system was a response to antiimmigrant sentiments in the late 1990s and a way of forcing English-language assimilation on countless students, despite the fact that studies show both native English students and LEP students fare better when a two-language approach is taken.

The ideology behind these laws extended far beyond state lines. I remember some of my South Texan teachers — who had grown up in the age of English-only laws — describing how they would be promptly smacked across the hand with a ruler if caught speaking Spanish on the playground. No one should be punished for speaking the language in which they feel most comfortable.

Many American universities, NU included, implement language requirements into degree plans to give us a competitive edge when applying to internships, fellowships, universities and jobs.

Society also stresses the importance of teaching English native-language children new languages when they are most receptive to them in order to achieve language proficiency, yet we don’t worry about those who may be working to learn English as a second language with the same level of frequency. We cannot prioritize learning languages for our own benefit while at the same time demonizing those learning English for the first time.

My first words were in Spanish. Both of my parents were first fluent in Spanish and learned English when they moved to the United States in adulthood, yet even after over 25 years in this country, my mother still faces criticism for her accented English. Spanish is centrally important to my family and cultural life, as is English. At NU I also learned French, mostly to pad my résumé, and I did so knowing I would never be criticized for speaking French in the United States. We must not fall into the hypocritical belief that certain languages warrant respect and others are only seen as indicators of a struggle to assimilate.

As we enter the Trump presidency, we seem to be entering an era in which there is less tolerance for difference of any kind, including linguistic.

The woman in the JCPenney video even cited Trump to justify her rant.

Trump presidency is a threat to accountability EDMUND BANNISTER

DAILY COLUMNIST

The American experiment would not be possible without individuals who strive to understand our society through research, analysis and a careful consideration of nuance and detail. Although everyone has their personal biases, objective moderators endeavor to set aside their leanings in pursuit of the truth. Professionals such as journalists, academics and intelligence analysts work to establish and inform people, from those in the highest level of public office to regular citizens, on what is fact and what is fiction. Without them, we would be blind and lack all ability to make informed decisions, whether at the ballot box or in the Situation Room.

As a student at an institution whose motto is Latin for “whatsoever things are true,” I find our president-elect’s persistent refusal to acknowledge truths established by fact-finding organizations deeply troubling. After the nation’s intelligence agencies concluded in a damning report that Russia’s targeted hacking and media campaign was designed to “undermine public faith in the US democratic process, denigrate Secretary Clinton, and harm her electability,” Donald Trump reflexively dismissed the findings. This is merely his latest attempt to undermine the people and institutions designed to separate fact from propaganda.

The president-elect tweeted that the “only

reason the hacking of the poorly defended DNC is discussed is that the loss by the Dems was so big that they are totally embarrassed!” Mr. Trump could have pledged to take a look at these disturbing revelations to make the best judgement for our nation’s security. Instead, Trump — in typical fashion — saw nothing more than another political dragon to slay.

In the spirit of fairness, most politicians exaggerate or bend the truth for political purposes.

A political spokesperson or a candidate’s Twitter account should never be taken at face value.

But the thing that makes Trump different from other politicians is that when reliable and highlyrespected sources like the CIA and FBI make a public statement that he finds disadvantageous, he doesn’t even pause to acknowledge the information as credible. He simply denies the conclusion, without nuance or equivocation, and undermines the credibility of those who reached it.

Trump is a media innovator, albeit a sinister one, because he has realized the best way to make political propaganda effective is to slander and cast doubt on those who contradict him. Though both he and Hillary Clinton released biased, inaccurate or self-serving statements during the recent presidential campaign, only he attacked the journalistic institutions that hold candidates accountable.

Trump’s persistent attacks on “the media” are meant to alienate his supporters from news sources that might contradict his oft-incorrect version of the truth. His strategy carves out a realm in which some voters are more likely to believe the news they read on his Twitter account than in a newspaper.

This strategy undermines democracy and moves this country closer to a point where leaders of the state control information and where civic society no longer possesses independent legitimacy. Academic institutions like NU are an integral part of this civic society. The professors who work here spend their lives doing research in the hope of uncovering truth. But what purpose will their research serve if the general public holds the words of tinpot, wannabe despots in higher regard than theirs?

Dictators, no matter their political orientation or national loyalty, always begin their reigns with a systematic attack on “the intelligentsia.”

These are the journalists, lawyers, professors and writers who sustain neutral forums of discussion and hold the political class accountable to the public. These are the people Trump and his ilk are smearing when they refer to “the media” or “liberal elites.”

NU is one of the most prestigious and wellrespected academic institutions in the country. It is home to Medill, one of the greatest generators of professional journalists in the nation. Our school is made by and for the very people who Donald Trump seeks to remove from the political equation: people dedicated to truth.

Edmund Bannister is a Weinberg sophomore. He can be contacted at edmundbannister2019@u. northwestern.edu. If you would like to respond publicly to this column, send a Letter to the Editor to opinion@dailynorthwestern.com. The views expressed in this piece do not necessarily reflect the views of all staff members of The Daily Northwestern.

For immigrants everywhere, language is often central to communicating with family, preserving culture and retaining a notion of home in a new country. Chicago, by law, includes English, Spanish, Chinese and Hindi on its voting ballots and offers additional voting services in Polish and Korean. Voting in this country is considered by many to be the ultimate expression of citizenship and integration into American society. All considered, why is it so difficult to dispel the notion that speaking a language other than English is somehow “un-American”?

In shaming people into abandoning their native languages and adopting English, we do not live up to our status as a diverse nation of immigrants, and we infringe on the many cultures and identities that make up our society. We must understand and accept that, while we may not all speak the same language, this diversity helps enrich American culture and make the United States the country it is.

Isabella Soto is a Medill sophomore. She can be contacted at isabellasoto2019@u.northwestern.edu.

If you would like to respond publicly to this column, send a Letter to the Editor to opinion@dailynorthwestern.com. The views expressed in this piece do not necessarily reflect the views of all staff members of The Daily Northwestern.

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Rauner signs bill to attract out-of-state teachers New law passes unanimously to streamline process of providing licenses to non-Illinois educators

By DAVID FISHMAN

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Gov. Bruce Rauner made a move to attract out-of-state teachers to Illinois on Friday, signing into law a bill that will make it easier to obtain in-state licenses.

The bipartisan bill — signed by Rauner at

Carbondale Community High School — was formally introduced to the Illinois State Senate early last year and streamlines the process for out-of-state teachers looking to obtain in-state licenses. It also lowers the fees and requirements for retired teachers to return as temporary substitutes.

“This bill is about teachers, jobs and opportunities,” Rauner said in a news release. “We are clearing a better pathway to the classroom for

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Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner speaks in Springfield on Aug. 17. Rauner signed a bill on Friday aiming to attract out-of-state teachers to Illinois.

NU alumnus ranked in Forbes ‘30 under 30’ entrepreneurship list

Northwestern alumnus Adam Struck (Weinberg ’10) was named one of Forbes Magazine’s “30 under 30” in venture capital for his business enterprising, including a fund he founded called

Struck Capital.

Struck, 29, was among 4 percent of more than 15,000 online submissions who were named on the list. Forbes “30 under 30” annually recognizes 600 successful young entrepreneurs and innovators in 20 different categories including venture capital, sports and media, among others. Struck, who immigrated to the United States from South Africa, was among 36 percent of people listed in any category who were born outside of the

teachers who have moved to Illinois and ensure they can focus on the important job they do, which is educating our children.”

The bill, which passed unanimously through both chambers of Congress, allows the Illinois State Board of Education to grant licenses to teachers with similar out-of-state licenses.

Rauner and his allies hope the bill will reform a costly process that has likely deterred new talent from entering the state.

“Illinois has a teacher shortage, especially in underserved areas,” said Sen. Dave Luechtefeld (R-Okawville), a bill sponsor, in a news release. “Teaching licensure reciprocity will hopefully enable us to bring some of our best and brightest minds back to Illinois from our surrounding states.”

Last year, a survey developed by the Illinois Association of Regional Superintendents of Schools found that 60 percent of responding districts struggled to fill staffing positions, and 16 percent had to cancel classes due to teacher shortages. The report also highlighted a need for qualified teachers in special education, English, mathematics and science.

Bill Farmer (Weinberg ’03), the Teachers Council president at Evanston Township High School, said he sees evidence of teacher shortages in the city. At ETHS, for example, he said administrators struggle to attract teachers in “high need areas” — like math, sciences and special education — and often scramble to find adequate substitute teachers.

In addition, Farmer said, inconsistent standards between states make it difficult for new teachers to obtain certification — a measure

Rauner’s bill aims to address.

“There’s not always reciprocity between all states in terms of their certifications systems,” Farmer said. “I know a lot of places have had a hard time filling positions … because they can’t find someone that’s highly qualified.”

But Farmer said the bigger problem lies in incentivising new teachers, either financially or through further recruitment.

country.

Struck began his first business venture in 2011 shortly after leaving Northwestern. His ice tea business, Long Island Beverages, was eventually bought out by Cullen Investments. He has since deployed more than $15 million in deals with startups including Nutanix, Postmates and Tachyus. Struck now runs Struck Capital, which manages more than $20 million.

During his time at Northwestern, Struck

discovered his dream career and met his future wife, he said in a news release.

“I was truly free to explore and embrace a plethora of subjects — from philosophy to economics to politics to technology,” he said in the release. “Four years of exploration (at Northwestern) allowed me to figure out not only what I wanted to do — but most importantly, what I did not want to do.”

For me, education is the number one priority; nothing should come ahead of education.

Bruce Rauner, Illinois governor

Speaking to a crowd at the bill signing on Friday, Rauner sought to ease concerns about the budget impasse and affirm his commitment to funding education.

“I’m pushing every day to get a balanced budget with more resources for education,” he said. “For me, education is the number one priority; nothing should come ahead of education.”

Nora Shelly contributed reporting. davidpkfishman@u.northwestern.edu

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Though Obama elaborated on points regarding race, the economy and the current state of American democracy, he received powerful responses toward the end of his speech when he addressed his wife and children, who were also present. Wiping away tears, Obama praised his wife for making the White House more inclusive and being a role model for the entire country.

Obama’s emphasis on family was especially impactful for Oradiegwu. “(The Obamas) are all just really awesome role models for the world, for kids, even adults,” she said. “Michelle Obama is a great inspiration. … Finally having representation in the

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11 2017 White House has definitely changed a lot for a lot of people, as well as myself.”

The speech was a good reminder of the progress that has been made in the past eight years, Oradiegwu said, on issues ranging from marriage equality to climate change and affordable health care.

Oradiegwu added that she saw the farewell address as particularly special in light of the upcoming inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, which will occur Jan. 20. “(It’s) a really bittersweet day because you get to be here and see this president, but you also know what’s coming next,” Oradiegwu said. “But I think it’s cool to have the last hurrah before the bulls–t goes down.” yvonnekim2019@u.northwestern.edu Colin Boyle/Daily Senior Staffer

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Bobkiewicz told The Daily that the video release is another piece of the ongoing dialogue between police and committee members.

For the past few months, Bobkiewicz said, the Human Services Committee has discussed issues concerning the police, including deescalation training.

Miller told The Daily on Tuesday that he thinks the talks have not gone far enough, and the situation has not been adequately

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“For two years, I’ve been talking about a pattern with the Evanston police officers not de-escalating minor incidents where it didn’t have to lead to arrest or (other charges),” Miller said. “If our police officers took a moment to step back and examine the circumstances and de-escalate situations we wouldn’t have these types of situations.”

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frustrated and just talk for hours about how frustrated she was about basketball, she always had a smile on her face,” Hursey said. “Being with her teammates and being near the court just made her so happy. She just had this way about her that would just draw you to her and make you want to talk to her and make you want to be her friend.”

Weinberg sophomore Alex Clemons said she became friends with Hankins when they both didn’t do the homework in their first Swahili class freshman year.

Clemons said they took more and more classes with each other until they were together all the time.

When she heard there was a death in Plex, Clemons said she ran all the way from Bobb Hall in the snow and knew something was wrong when Hankins wasn’t in her room. There, Clemons said, she saw others crying.

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President Barack Obama speaks for the last time in office at Chicago’s McCormick Place on Tuesday evening. The president thanked his family, staff and supporters for their efforts throughout his career.

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From page 1 emphasizing the importance of the peaceful transition of power. He echoed this sentiment Tuesday night, calling it a “hallmark” of democracy.

American democracy has been threatened in the first years of the 21st century both by external threats and internal disunity, Obama said.

“Democracy does require a basic sense of solidarity — the idea that for all our outward differences, we are all in this together; that we rise or fall as one,” he said.

Obama warned against allowing threats against democracy to fester. One step in this process would be rooting out economic inequality, which Obama called “corrosive to our democratic principles.”

The solution to these problems must come domestically, Obama said, in the creation of a new “social compact” that would pledge to guarantee quality education and union and workers rights, as well as cut down on tax loopholes for the wealthy.

Also important to the longevity of American democracy is a recommitment to establishing racial equality, Obama said.

The ideal of a post-racial society was “not realistic,” Obama said.

“Race remains a potent and often divisive force in our society,” he said. “I’ve lived long enough to know that race relations are better than they were 10, or 20, or 30 years ago — you can see it not just in statistics, but in the attitudes of young Americans across the political spectrum.

But we’re not where we need to be.”

Obama also warned against creating a world, from social media to news outlets, without diversity of opinion. Quoting Atticus Finch, the president told the crowd to put themselves in someone else’s shoes, something he acknowledged may be difficult for many.

“It’s become safer to retreat into our own

bubbles,” he said. “But without some common baseline of facts; without a willingness to admit new information and concede that your opponent is making a fair point, and that science and reason matter, we’ll keep talking past each other, making common ground and compromise impossible.”

The president urged these common principles in the face of mounting threats, such as foreign extremism or “autocrats” who see democracy itself as a threat. In the fight against terrorism, Obama declared the only way to lose would be to “betray our Constitution and our principles in the fight.”

Rounding out his hourlong speech, the president emphasized that any threats against democracy could be countered by the “most important office” of being a citizen. In encouraging people to engage with the civic process, both in and outside of election season, Obama pledged to do the same.

“It has been the honor of my life to serve you.

I won’t stop,” he said. “In fact I will be right there with you as a citizen.”

The president also used his final speech while still in office to thank First Lady Michelle Obama and his daughters Sasha and Malia, as well as Vice President Joe Biden, whom he called his “brother.”

The work they, his staff and volunteers had done throughout his political career had “changed the world,” Obama said.

“I leave this stage tonight even more optimistic about this country than I was when we started,” he said. “Because I know our work has not only helped so many Americans; it has inspired so many Americans — especially so many young people out there — to believe you can make a difference.”

Obama left the audience with a request to “hold fast to that faith written into our founding documents” and believe in their ability to change.

“Yes we can,” he said. “Yes we did.” norashelly2019@u.northwestern.edu

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FAREWELL President Barack Obama returns home

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to Chicago for final presidential address

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Eddie Vedder of the rock band Pearl Jam opens Tuesday night’s program with a musical performance along with the Chicago Children’s Choir. Obama’s final remarks in office began at 8 p.m. and ran about an hour.

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Men’s Basketball NU at Rutgers, 8 p.m. Thursday

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For (Pardon) to come out after not playing, I thought he made some great moves in the post; he gave us great energy.

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Dererk Pardon impresses in return from extended absence The sophomore center will look to assist NU in the paint during its looming matchup with Rutgers

By MAX SCHUMAN

daily senior staffer @maxschuman28

In his first offensive possession after eight games on the sideline, sophomore center Dererk Pardon was poised for an easy basket at the rim.

Instead, he fumbled away the pass from junior guard Bryant McIntosh for a turnover. For the rest of the first half in Northwestern’s (13-4, 2-2 Big Ten) 70-66 Jan. 5 loss to Minnesota, Pardon’s timing seemed a little off, and he went into halftimye of that game with just one point.

Since then, Pardon has shown essentially no ill effects from the right hand injury he suffered in November. He’s provided a robust inside presence for the Wildcats in their last two games, one that should serve them well as they enter the heart of the Big Ten schedule.

“I felt great. I was a little excited,” Pardon said after the game against the Golden Gophers. “It’s just good to get the rust off.”

Pardon was one of the few bright spots for NU on the offensive end in the second half of that defeat to Minnesota, as he hit 4-of-6 shots from the field to end the game with 9 points and eight rebounds.

After the game, coach Chris Collins said his big man’s performance after a lengthy layoff was encouraging.

“For him to come out after not playing, I thought he made some great moves in the post; he gave us great energy,” Collins said. “That was a big bonus and a big positive.”

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Then, with his team muddling through a two-game losing streak as it traveled to Nebraska on Sunday, Pardon went 6-for-8 from the field to notch a 13-point showing in Lincoln. He filled up the box score, tying for the team lead with five rebounds and registering a block and a steal and also flashed the ability to create his own shot in the post, giving the Cats another weapon offensively as it pulled out a 74-66 win.

On the defensive end, Pardon has served as a deterrent at the rim without fouling, combining for just two fouls over the pair of contests. Without foul trouble to hold him back, the center saw 32 minutes against both the Golden Gophers and Cornhuskers, and Collins said he had no qualms about giving Pardon big minutes right from his return.

“When you have a hand injury, you can still run,” Collins said after the game against Minnesota. “He’s stayed in shape … I was under no restrictions.

I was just going to play him. He was back.”

Pardon certainly seems to be back in every sense of the word, and his strong play has allowed the Cats to move raw freshman center Barret Benson, who has played just two minutes in the previous two games, to the bench. NU has also rolled out Pardon alongside junior forward Gavin Skelly up front in

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Dererk Pardon looks to hand the ball off. The big man has impressed since returning from an eight-game absence.

large doses, and the Cats could use that bigger lineup to help contain Rutgers (11-6, 0-4) on the glass Thursday. The Scarlet Knights currently sit in the top 20 in rebounding margin nationally.

After a rough first half back on the court, Pardon has found his rhythm

and looks ready to do the hard work inside as NU moves through the Big Ten. He won’t steal headlines from players like McIntosh or junior guard Scottie Lindsey, but as he showed against Nebraska, his physical play in the paint could give the Cats the edge

WRESTLING

Storniolo searches for first conference win The coach will look to lead the Cats over the struggling Spartans on Friday

By DAN WALDMAN

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It’s been nearly two years since Northwestern last won a Big Ten wrestling match, but Friday’s bout against Michigan State could give the team its best chance this season to end the drought.

NU (5-3, 0-2 Big Ten) has lost 11 consecutive Big Ten duals — a streak dating back to former coach Drew Pariano’s tenure — and last recorded a

Northwestern vs. Michigan State Evanston, Illinois 7 p.m. Friday

conference win in February 2015. But with the conference’s last-place Spartans (2-5, 0-3) visiting the Cats this week, coach Matt Storniolo could finally snag his first Big Ten win at the program’s helm.

“It’s been too long since we won a Big Ten dual,” Storniolo said. “We’re trying to punch our ticket to compete at the

National Duals event … but for us to do that we have to beat a couple of Big Ten teams along the way.”

Last year, Michigan State scored its lone conference win against NU, upsetting the Cats 19-15 in late January.

Michigan State hasn’t won more than one conference dual in a campaign since the 2009-10 season and is a combined 4-41 in conference play since the 201112 season.

Following last year’s defeat, Storniolo said he was disappointed by his team’s effort and that “Michigan State is never a school that should beat us.”

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Matt Storniolo squats on the sideline. The coach will look to capture his first conference win against Michigan State on Friday.

they need to win big this season.

“I felt like I was 100 percent out there,” Pardon said after the victory in Lincoln. “I just played my game and helped my team win.” maxschuman2018@u.northwestern.edu

NU’s Inglis to lead Team Europe at 2017 Palmer Cup

NU won three of the first four matches in last year’s bout against the Spartans and took an early 12-3 lead.

But after the half, the Cats could only scrape together one more win, eventually conceding the lead and the match to Michigan State.

Storniolo said his team had too many let-down performances in last year’s match from players who had previously wrestled well.

“The frustrating thing about last year’s loss was everybody just wasn’t on the same page the same day,” the second-year coach said. “We had guys that competed well on different weekends, it’s just we didn’t put it together as a team.”

After squandering their best opportunity to beat a conference opponent last year, the Cats enter Friday’s matchup with plenty of pressure to earn a victory.

NU is coming off of a tough loss against Purdue on Sunday, giving up 14 points in the first half and losing the match 20-16 despite a valiant second-half comeback. The Cats’ first five wrestlers weren’t able to get the job done against the Boilermakers — the opposite of what happened the last time NU played Michigan State — winning only one bout before halftime.

For the team to finally snap its winless streak on Friday, Storniolo said the younger wrestlers, who appear in the front half of the lineup, will need to step up.

“I’m about as confident as you can be with having so many young guys in a lineup,” Storniolo said. “They’re still learning, they’re still maturing and some of these guys have only been in a college wrestling room for a few months, so it’s always a little nerve-wracking when you have such a young team.”

Northwestern coach David Inglis was tapped to lead Team Europe in the 2017 Arnold Palmer Cup, the Golf Coaches Association of America announced Tuesday.

The tournament pits the best American and European college golfers against each other. Inglis, a native of Scotland, appeared in the cup twice as a player. In 2001, he played for the Great Britain and Ireland team. Two years later, when the team began to feature players from all of Europe, Inglis was chosen again. He also contributed as an assistant coach in 2011 and 2012.

Inglis will be the final head coach of Team Europe, as the group will expand in 2018 to include international players from across the globe. He is the first person to participate in the tournament as both a player and coach.

“I was fortunate to be part of the firstever European team in 2003 and now to be coaching the last European team is a dream come true,” Inglis said in a statement to NUSports.com.

He became the Wildcats’ head coach in 2014 after then-head coach Pat Goss was promoted to become the director of golf and player development. Inglis was previously an assistant coach.

Since Inglis was named to his current position, the Cats have qualified for the NCAA Regionals every season. Last year, NU emerged from a 10-team field to win the Marquette Invitational.

The coach will look to bring that level of success to Team Europe on June 9 when the tournament, named after golfing legend Arnold Palmer, kicks off in Atlanta.

“It’s a special year, obviously with Arnold Palmer passing last summer, so it makes it a very special occasion next year,” Inglis said on the Golf Channel Tuesday morning, when the announcement was made. “I’m really looking forward to it.”

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— Garrett Jochnau