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Colter becomes symbol of APU By alex putterman
daily senior staffer @AlexPutt02
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IN-GAME PROTEST Quarterback Kain Colter showcases his involvement in the All Players United movement Saturday. Colter advocated support for the NCPA’s push for a wider conversation on player-rights issues.
Northwestern senior quarterback Kain Colter has taken a leadership role on a hot-button issue, though his coach isn’t thrilled with how he did so. Speaking after practice Wednesday, Colter explained his thinking behind writing “APU,” which stands for “All Players United,” on his armbands during the Wildcats’ game against Maine on Saturday. The three-letter protest made him one of the faces of a budding national movement for college athletes’ rights. The letters represent the first-ever player-driven push to ensure athletes’ voices are heard. The National College Players Association,
started in 2001 by former college linebacker Ramogi Huma, is the central force behind the movement. On Saturday, the protest included players from Georgia and Georgia Tech, in addition to Colter and several other NU players the quarterback wouldn’t name, all of whom donned “APU” on their arms. “It’s a sign of unity, not individuality,” Colter said. “It’s a sign of players coming together all over the nation — not just football players — basketball players, tennis players, being able to have our opinions heard and our needs met.” Colter said he has been involved with the NCPA since early summer and participates in conference calls with » See apu, page 10
Extended first-year programs debut By Jeanne Kuang
daily senior staffer @jeannekuang
New Student and Family Programs selected its inaugural First-Year Student Task Force on Tuesday, expanding its efforts to maintain a welcoming and engaging campus community beyond Wildcat Welcome. The initiative, which drew 60 applications, consists of 25 students from all six undergraduate schools, mostly in their first year, said Joshua McKenzie, director of the first year experience. The students will meet every other week to research the Northwestern
community, discuss campus issues and student concerns and work with McKenzie to suggest ways to address them in the future. McKenzie said the program will help first-year students “have a better start at Northwestern.” “They’re doing a lot of conversations within themselves, research within the community,” he said. “We’re going to be taking some time to chat a little bit about what their experiences are so far, and going ahead and defining some issues and challenges and successes. Then we can move forward in a more knowledgeable way.” The First-Year Student Task Force marks a shift in focus for New Student
and Family Programs, whose activities previously emphasized helping incoming students the summer before their arrival and culminated in Wildcat Welcome. “At the end of that, historically we’ve said, essentially, ‘Good luck, goodbye and hopefully the rest of the year turns out well,’” McKenzie said. “But as you know, transition isn’t magically solved in seven days of programming.” Now, he said, the office wants to implement more programs for firstyear students throughout the year. McKenzie’s title, formerly assistant director of New Student and Family Programs, was changed this year to associate director of New Student
and Family Programs and director of the first year experience to reflect his office’s new goals. Another way the office plans to enhance the first-year experience is through the yearlong pilot program, IGNITE. Peer adviser groups numbering 500 new students — a quarter of the class — and representing all six undergraduate schools were chosen to participate in the program, which is mandatory for the selected students. McKenzie said the office plans to expand the program to the entire class of 2018. The students will be part of small » See first year, page 10
Associated Student Government
ASG to roll out new transparency efforts By Sophia Bollag
daily senior staffer @SophiaBollag
As Associated Student Government works to recruit new students for the year, officers say transparency, mental health and diversity and inclusion will be the organization’s main areas of focus. Weinberg senior Sofia Sami, ASG’s academic vice president, said one of ASG’s biggest priorities has been recruitment. “At the beginning of the year, it’s a little crazy,” said Anna Kottenstette, student life vice president. “We’re all trying to revamp our committees, trying to make sure we’re set with a proper cross section of campus to provide the best possible feedback.” Outside of recruiting, ASG currently has about 200 ongoing or prospective projects, ASG president Ani Ajith said. He highlighted three main goals: diversity and inclusion, mental health and transparency. Ajith said increased transparency will make ASG more productive. “It’s a tool we’re going to use to help our projects succeed,” the Weinberg
senior said. “If we’re open about what we’re doing, if we’re constantly communicating with students, then the chances for success are going to go up. ASG plans to roll out a pilot program called the “Playbook” that will track progress in ASG committees through Google Drive and will be accessible to students. The Playbook will allow students to monitor and understand ASG’s progress on its projects and initiatives, Ajith said. “ASG’s transparency is going to be a huge focus. … There are no state secrets,” he said. “We can be very, very open about what we’re doing.” Ajith said that although he is pleased with the administration’s mental health efforts so far —including the newly introduced mental health Essential NU and increased staffing at Counseling and Psychological Services — he would like to see more progress. “What’s the best way to talk to someone about stress when they’re already so stressed out and pressed for time that they can’t make it to the stress session?” Ajith said. “One of the key things we’re » See asg, page 10
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ASG: Goals for the year Transparency
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If we’re open about what we’re doing, if we’re constantly communicating with students, then the chances for success are going to go up. —Ani Ajith, ASG president Mental Health
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One of the key things we’re going to be doing in ASG is designating a point person for mental health … so that we have someone working on this full time. —Ani Ajith, ASG president Diversity and Inclusion
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It may be a little difficult, but we’re fully prepared to fill this position. —Anna Kottenstette, ASG student life vice president Infographic by Kelsey Ott/Daily Senior Staffer
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Fall Injury Matthew Cooney is recovering after falling from a thirdfloor window of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity house. Responders transported the Weinberg junior to the hospital for surgery Tuesday morning.
Student hospitalized after fall from frat house window
An injured Northwestern student was transported to Evanston Hospital on Tuesday morning after he fell out of the third-floor window of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity house, University spokesman Al Cubbage said. Fiji president Justin Erb said Weinberg junior Matthew Cooney underwent successful surgery Tuesday night and is recovering today. University Police and the Evanston fire department responded to a 911 call at about 9:30 a.m. Cooney was alert and conscious when paramedics arrived on the scene, said Daniel McAleer, University Police deputy chief. University Police are currently investigating the incident and waiting to speak to Cooney, McAleer said. Bill Martin, executive director of Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity, said the 21-year-old is a member of the fraternity and added that alumni are on the scene to provide support to the chapter. “We’re just very concerned about the condition of the student and are hoping for the best possible outcome for him,” he said. — Cat Zakrzewski
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