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Students react to Democratic debate Co-hosted watch party sparks range of responses By ISABELLE KENAGY

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Associated Student Government, Political Union and College Democrats co-hosted a watch party Tuesday night for the Democratic Presidential Debate in Harris Hall that included free pizza and real-time reactions. Weinberg sophomore and ASG Speaker of the Senate Matthew Wylie said the watch party was similar to past ASG events and was hosted in an effort to get students engaged in national politics. Students who attended said they were interested in various topics the candidates covered, such as health care and climate change. “We’re excited to get students to engage with the democratic process however we can,” Wylie said. ”If buying a few pizzas can do that, we’re happy to do it.” Wylie said he looked forward to U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s (D-Mass.) performance as one of the new frontrunners and wondered if Warren would receive more criticism throughout the debate as a result of her new status as a frontrunner leading

a number of polls. The crowd was dynamic throughout the debate with claps for Warren and former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julián Castro and boos to businessman Tom Steyer as the candidates walked out. People showed enthusiasm when U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) spoke about climate changes and laughs were scattered as moderator Erin Burnett repeatedly steered the conversation away from reproductive rights and toward job opportunities. Most dramatic, however, was the reaction to the muchanticipated discussion of former Vice President Joe Biden’s son’s Ukrainian connections. The room quieted as soon as moderator Anderson Cooper broached the topic, and the candidates weighed in on the topic. Several students also said they found the discussion of health care repetitive. SESP senior Kai Kuo expressed frustration with the issue and said they were disappointed that the candidates talked about health care so much. “We’re hearing the same debate about Medicare for All versus public option,” they said. “I think that there are a lot more policy issues that could be addressed.” On the other hand, Communication sophomore Camille » See DEBATE, page 6

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Albert Gibbs and Trisha Connolly. The two filed a complaint against Ald. Peter Braithwaite (2nd) based on comments he made at July 15’s City Council meeting.

Braithwaite found not in violation Board of Ethics: 2nd Ward alderman didn’t violate city’s Code of Ethics By EMMA EDMUND

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The Evanston Board of Ethics found Ald. Peter Braithwaite (2nd) did not violate the city’s Code of

Ethics at Tuesday’s meeting. Evanston residents Trisha Connolly and Albert Gibbs accused Braithwaite of an abuse of power of office, a breach of impartiality and intimidation by a public official based on comments he made at the July 15 City Council meeting.

During that meeting, aldermen discussed a proposal to censure City Clerk Devon Reid, and some residents said racism fueled the city’s actions toward Reid, who is black. Braithwaite expressed frustration with white people talking

about racism. “I really sit here and have a difficult time when I hear white folks admonishing me and using the word racism like it’s some coin phrase that you just came up with,” » See ETHICS, page 6

Business turns dog hair into clothing South Africa JR Knit Your Dog celebrates, shares the old art of spinning dog hair By CATHERINE KIM

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When Jeannie Sanke sits down at the wooden spinning wheel located in the center of her living room, she talks about the hand cramps caused by countless hours of spinning yarn. She lays her palms out as proof and says it will take about two years to catch up with the backlog in orders. The items that are in demand: hand-knitted garments made out of dog hair. The art of spinning dog hair isn’t new. Also known as chiengora, the textile dates back to prehistoric Scandinavia but remained widely unknown around Chicago until Sanke opened an Etsy shop for her business, Knit Your Dog, in 2014. Business was slow until she found unexpected fame through 60 Second Docs, a popular YouTube documentary channel that featured her in 2017 –– and her business hasn’t slowed down since. She’s attracted customers from all over the world,

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Jeannie Sanke poses with her dog Kaya next to her spinning wheel. Sanke runs Knit Your Dog, a business that will turn dog hair into knitted garments.

including Canada, Britain and South Africa. The popularity of a gif featuring her with the caption “Man, white people just do the craziest things” is just an inconvenient side-effect. “I just keep thinking, people

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must have better things to do,” she said. “I’m just an old woman with a spinning wheel and a dog.” Sanke’s house displays how her business has recently gotten out of hand. Her small

apartment, located by the Howard station, is more of a workshop than a home. There’s a tall stack of orders on her office desk. A huge cart, filled » See DOG, page 6

Medill recently announced several changes to the Journalism Residency program in South Africa, including the addition of U.S. and European news outlets to South African ones. The program, which takes place in the spring, offers students internship opportunities in Johannesburg and Cape Town, and ranges from seven to 15 students. In the more than 15 years the program has run, undergraduate students worked at South African news outlets, but the program will now offer some U.S. and European outlets with bureaus in South Africa. Prof. Douglas Foster, one of the faculty advisors for the Journalism Residency program in South Africa, said graduate students have worked at international outlets the past 10 years, but the opportunity will open undergraduate students for the

first time this spring. “But whether we will, will depend on student interest,” Foster said. “It’s pretty much an individual placement based on the long term, employment objectives of the student and what’s needed on the side of the employer.” Medill senior Sumin Woo, who went to South Africa for her journalism residency, said the opportunity to work in an international newsroom is something she would have found tempting — at first. Ultimately, she wouldn’t trade the experience she gained at a domestic newspaper. “I genuinely feel like I was integrated pretty well with at least the professional side of what it was like to be a reporter in South Africa,” Woo said. “I’m not sure what my experience would have been like I’d worked in like a U.S. or European outlet that just had an office there.” That experience working in a newsroom of a different culture has a learning curve, according to Foster. It’s one of the reasons students take a course the » See SOUTH AFRICA, page 6

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DPOE hosts debate watch party, weighs in on 2020 By SAMANTHA AGUILAR

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As the 2020 presidential race continued Tuesday night with the fourth Democratic debate, viewers across Evanston tuned in to watch. This included the Democratic Party of Evanston, which has hosted watch parties for each debate. At the Democratic Party of Evanston’s headquarters, 1806 Church St., the organization offers a space for anyone to watch the debates. Former board member and committee chair Jane Neumann explained turnout at the Democratic Party of Evanston has declined because some DPOE members are now affiliated with specific democratic candidates. “It’s still important for us to provide a venue that is welcoming to those who don’t want to sit alone at home yelling at the TV,” Neumann said. “We want to keep the lights on for people that are unaffiliated.” This Democratic debate, hosted by CNN and the New York Times, was crucial for candidates hoping to remain competitive in the upcoming primary elections. Viewers identified the increasing competitiveness displayed by some candidates. “In the era of Trump, there’s a feeling candidates have that they need to pop. They need to say something that hits the news cycle. And I think for some of them they feel like those types

POLICE BLOTTER Man arrested for striking police officer

A man was arrested Monday in connection with hitting a police officer and assaulting a driver around the intersection of Dodge Avenue and Emerson Street. Evanston police Cmdr. Ryan Glew said officers responded to a report of an assault at around 8:20 a.m., where a man in a wheelchair was blocking traffic. The man was yelling profanities at a bus

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Evanston resident Earl Weingirden has a lively discussion with another democratic debate viewer about the events of the debate. The Democratic Party of Evanston has been hosting watch parties for the democratic debates and invite Evanston residents affiliated with any candidate.

of tactics will be successful for them,” Evanston resident Neal Weingarden said. “They’re all trying to find their space.” This fourth Democratic debate had the most contenders, 12, on stage for a televised presidential debate in history. Much of the evening focused on policy and invoked criticism from the candidates

on a variety of issues, from U.S. withdrawal from Syria to Medicare for All. Many lower-polling candidates directed their jabs toward Sen. Elizabeth Warren, (D-Mass.) who is leading the field in the latest polls. Mayor Pete Buttigieg criticized Warren for her plans on healthcare.

driver and officers and had spit on a bus rider. A different bus driver, a 51-year-old man, approached the officers and said the man had originally boarded his bus and shouted profanities at him. When the bus driver attempted to move the man off the bus, the man pulled out a pair of scissors and said, “I’ll cut you motherf----r.” The bus driver feared he would get injured, and the man was arrested, Glew said. When the man was taken to the hospital for an evaluation, he struck an officer with a closed fist as

the officer attempted to remove the man’s jacket. The officer was treated and released from the emergency room.

Items taken from car on Elmwood

Two Wisconsin residents reported credit cards and IDs stolen from a car parked on Elmwood Avenue on Monday. The 2003 Nissan Altima was parked on the 100 block of Elmwood Avenue between 1:15 p.m. and 2 p.m. on Monday. When the owner of the car, a

“I don’t understand why you believe the only way to deliver coverage for everybody is to obliterate private plans,” Buttigieg said. Viewers at the watch party picked up on the aggression between contenders. Weingarden said the candidates are trying to stand out as “unique” to gain attention. “Candidates are picking specific candidates to contrast themselves with,” Weingarden said. At this point in the campaign cycle, many voters already have an idea of who they will be supporting in the elections. Neumann explained her strategy in watching all of the democratic debates. “I would say I’m using (the debates) to be certain of who I wouldn’t (affiliate with),” she said. During the second break of the fourth Democratic debate, the small but expressive audience at the watch party discussed their thoughts on how the candidates had performed. Weingirdan said candidates are walking a thin line by trying to “not tear each other down” but still distinguish themselves. After the debate ended, the viewers stayed for a few extra minutes to discuss what they had just watched. While they didn’t all agree on which candidates they supported, they shared similar views on how specific candidates did. “None of them surprised me on the basis of tonight,” Neumann said. samanthaaguilar2023@u.northwestern.edu 21-year-old Wisconsin resident, and a 19-year-old female Wisconsin resident returned to the car, they discovered the vehicle was “ransacked,” Glew said. The man said his brown leather wallet, driver’s license, credit card, debit card and social security card was taken. The woman reported her same items were missing, as well as her student IDs. No one is in custody and there is no information on who took the items, Glew said. — Samantha Handler

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Student Holdings rolls into new year By STEPHEN COUNCIL

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At the height of the fall recruitment wave, October is a high-stress month of job and student group interviews for many Northwestern students. Some are juniors and seniors knee-deep in consulting recruitment, going through cases and flashing their business savvy. Others are freshmen, looking to join their first extracurricular. Through Student Holdings, the two groups overlap. The student-run nonprofit holdings company has one main goal: educate undergraduates in business. For juniors and seniors in the company, that means hitting the job field with strong credentials and live experience. These benefits seem to appeal to newcomers as well — 105 applications poured in for what CEO Bharat Rao said are five to eight open spots. Student Holdings members currently manage and operate four businesses within the company: RezEssentials, RezLaundry, InkTank and NU|Tutors. With more than 30 members, the group is split amongst finance, upper management, marketing, operations, sales and tech roles. Rao, a McCormick senior, said that students in the company learn business acumen and gain real experience. “You also grow in your communication and grow as a person, grow empathetically,” he said. “And that’s the beauty of being in an organization that actually is like a real business.” The nonprofit pulled in $80,000 in revenues this summer, after totaling over $98,000 last fiscal year. Since its 2007 founding, Student Holdings has secured $2 million in revenue across 14 businesses, according to Rao. All the money goes back into the company, Rao said, paying to keep businesses running and fund any Student Holdings overhead. The recent growth is partly due to 2019’s launch of RezLaundry, which, similar to Lazybones, takes bags of dirty laundry from students and returns them clean a day later.

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The boardroom in Student Holdings’ new office space. The independent nonprofit split away from Northwestern club status in 2017.

InkTank has contracts with outside t-shirt designers and NU|Tutors hires Northwestern students to tutor their Evanston high-schooler clientele. However, Student Holdings members carry out much of RezLaundry’s brunt work. Rez general manager Henry Forcier, a Weinberg junior, said it’s both valuable for the company and a great learning experience for the students to work in the field. “They can much easier say, ‘Hey, so I was delivering laundry bags on Tuesday and I noticed, you know, if we could do this it would make our ops X amount more efficient, we would save X amount more time,’” he said. Forcier pointed to the challenge of incentivizing that work during a busy time like midterm week. He said he’s working at instilling a culture of ownership into his team, where the students feel personally attached to the company. Cristina Barclay, a Weinberg sophomore working as finance manager on Forcier’s Rez team, said that her favorite part of Student Holdings has been “getting to do actual work,” and seeing its direct impact on the company. That passion for the work goes beyond school for Forcier. “For me, it’s important that Student Holdings isn’t on the line on a resume, and something that you use

or you leverage to get a job, but rather something that you leverage once you’re there to be more effective at what you’re doing,” Forcier said. For those later jobs though, Rao said the line on the resume does at least help. He guessed that it might get someone past a screening or impress an interviewer, but said that explaining Student Holdings experience is the real crux. Katie Ostazeski (SESP ‘17) led Student Holdings as CEO in 2016 before rising to senior associate consultant at Bain & Company. She said that many of the things she learned at Student Holdings have carried over to her new job: interpersonal communications, the ins and outs of running a business and the ability to gain quick credibility in a field. Ostazeski and Rao estimated that around a fourth of Student Holdings graduates go on to work at top-tier consulting firms. Rao said Student Holdings is trying to leverage its strong network with a new formalized studentalumni networking system. The mission of educating students in business is being combined with the preprofessional role of the extracurricular. “Ultimately, what balances that out is the work that we’re actually doing,” Rao said.

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American actors shouldn’t be spineless on Hong Kong ZACH BRIGHT

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In recent months, Hong Kong has been the site of a power struggle between the island’s natives and the People’s Republic of China’s government. What started as a protest to an extradition bill has now grown into a pro-democracy movement. But American actors including the NBA, Google and Apple have been spineless, putting profits over people, when it comes to defending fundamental freedoms that global citizens deserve. Protests started in June, after Hong Kong’s Chief Executive Carrie Lam proposed legislation

to allow people accused of a crime to be extradited by the mainland Chinese government. This was extremely unpopular, with critics claiming the bill would give China reign to arrest political dissidents. Since then, the bill has been withdrawn, but the movement has grown into one that is demanding democracy, freedom and the continuation of Hong Kong’s autonomy. Earlier this month, the NBA entered the conversation, after a tweet from Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey. He shared an image of the protesters’ rallying cry: “Fight for Freedom. Stand with Hong Kong.” Yet rather than protecting the freedom of speech of its officials, the NBA has instead decided to do damage control after losing Chinese sponsors and receiving backlash from mainland China. Companies like Apple and Google have also

taken action to pacify mainland China’s government. Last week, the platforms removed several apps used by the protest movements from Hong Kong user’s app stores. Companies putting their fingers on the scale through such actions are stifling democratic progress. American companies should not be in the business of carrying out the Chinese government’s demands and policing global citizens. Politically, there is bipartisan support for standing up to China. A letter from members of Congress has been sent to NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, calling for the league to suspend all relations with China until government-controlled broadcasters and sponsors end their selective boycott of the Houston Rockets. Signatories include members from across the aisle, like U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) and Sen. Ted Cruz

(R-Texas). The NBA and companies like Apple and Google should not buckle to China when faced with boycotts and threats. Through their actions, they are endorsing gross violations of human rights and are condoning a crackdown on civil liberties for their own profits. The people of Hong Kong deserve more, and these organizations should not take the rights that they have for granted. Zach Bright is a Medill Sophomore. They can be contacted at zacharybright2022@u.northwestern. edu. If you would like to respond publicly to this op-ed, 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.

So, you think you can set a major federal precedent? JONATHAN VAN DE LOO

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One paying attention to news sources in the past week may have noticed an influx of the following words used in articles: “LGBTQ+,” “workplace discrimination,” “Title VII,” “the basis of sex” and “transgender rights”. On Oct. 8, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments for three cases: Bostock v. Clayton County, Georgia and Altitude Express Inc. v. Zarda (which were consolidated after causing a circuit split); along with R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Homes Inc. v. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The issue at hand: LGBTQ+ discrimination in the workplace. Do LGBTQ+ employees fall under federal protection? These cases provoke strong emotional responses from members on any side of the political spectrum. Members from all sides are eager to see how these cases will set new legal precedents, affecting the whole nation. These big waves of change had small

beginnings. As a reader of headlines, I found myself getting caught up by the words of commentators without ever having heard the words of people directly involved with the cases directly quoted. Donald Zarda decided in his early 20s to make a career out of his passion for jumping out of the sky. Zarda, at the age of 40, was fired from his job after a client’s boyfriend claimed he sexually harassed her. As a professional skydiving instructor, Zarda frequently made jokes about his sexual orientation in order to ease the nerves of female clients strapped to him during jumps. One client shared one such joke with her boyfriend, who reported it to Altitude Express. Subsequently, Zarda was fired. Zarda filed suit against Altitude Express in 2010, arguing his firing was due to his sexual orientation. He died in 2014 after a skydiving accident in Switzerland, and the suit is being continued by his surviving family. Aimee Stephens, born and raised in Fayetteville, N.C., began to question her identity around the age of 5. With the rise of the internet years later, Aimee began to discover more about the identity she had locked away for so long. When further conversation around Stephens’ identity arose within her marriage,

her spouse encouraged her to see a therapist. These sessions led Stephens to understand that she was transgender. Stephens found support from most people; her workplace, however, was another story. She remained closeted, presenting as male despite knowing it was not her truth. The stress of this double life led Stephen to contemplate taking her own life. In 2013, she wrote a letter to those at her job expressing her decision to transition. She was in the room with her boss, Thomas Rost, while he read the letter. Two weeks later, she was fired by Rost for violating the company’s dress code. After being fired, Stephens struggled to find other employment and retired in 2014 after her kidneys failed. Stephens’ case is the first in US Supreme Court history to deal directly with transgender rights. For Gerald Bostock, the sudden loss of his job came after it was revealed to his colleagues that he played for a gay softball league. He worked in Clayton County, Ga., and managed the county’s Court Appointed Special Advocates program from 2003 to 2013. In 2013, Clayton County conducted an audit of funds utilized by Bostock, and two months later, fired him for “conduct unbecoming a county employee.” At the time Bostock was fired, he was recovering from prostate cancer. Along with losing

his job, he also lost his medical insurance. Each of these brave individuals chose to stick up to a Constitution which wrote their exclusion into its framework. This serves as an important moment of reflection for us as citizens of the U.S. to reflect on what justice means to us. In a time of buzzwords and salacious headlines, it is easy to forget about the humans who the news stories are about. Each of the individuals involved in these cases has been making their arguments for nearly a decade. They are devoting time, energy, and money to stand up for not only themselves but the underrepresented populations within the LGBTQ+ community. Their examples are a testament to the complex journey one can go on when they hold fast in their pursuit of what they believe is right. Jonathan Van De Loo is a Communication freshman. Van De Loo can be contacted at jonathanvandeloo2023@u.northwestern.edu. If you would like to respond publicly to this op-ed, 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.

Growing up a third culture kid can be a complex experience MARCUS THUILLIER

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While editing my piece about naturalization last week, my editors asked me how it felt to be a third culture kid. After living here for eight years, it was the first time I had heard of the term, and I had to ask for clarification. I listened carefully, as my editors listed many details of a third culture kid’s life. It quickly felt like I was being described to a T. My family had lived in France for generations, and I was born there. But when I was three years old, my family decided to make a shift. Over the next 12 years, I would live in four different countries. Everywhere I went, I was kept in French schools, further cementing my experience as typical of a third culture kid. It is common for TCKs to attend international schools, with many other students just like them, and this experience greatly defines their childhood and adolescence growing up in foreign countries.

I lived in Hong Kong for a year, Germany for eight years and Paris for four years before moving to San Francisco at the age of fifteen. Growing up, I was always sure that I was experiencing something very different than my counterparts but never had a way of explaining it. Looking back, I think growing up all around the world has some major advantages. I was able to pick up two additional languages, German and English. It led me to have broader views of the world and better cultural awareness, which is common for TCKs. I was also lucky to only move during major periods of inevitable changes for me: when I was entering middle school and high school. Combining the exposure to different people and a seemingly seamless transition between key moments of my life was an enriching experience. However, beyond these advantages come the difficulties. Being a TCK isn’t always easy. As expert educational consultant Rebecca Grappe points out, these kids very frequently lose their sense of belonging, recognition and connection. Identity loss has implications that generally show themselves during adulthood. There’s also no one to actually blame for

becoming a TCK. Most of the times these moves are made out of sheer necessities. In many cases, it is one parent’s work obligation that lead to the frequent moves, and the child has no input. Eight years after our move from Paris to San Francisco, I still resent the day my parents announced the move. Abandonment is greatly associated with being a third culture kid and it’s not just restricted to places. The defining feature of a TCK, however, is their ambiguous relationship to a place they call “home.” Sometimes there isn’t really a home at all. Mannerisms and habits picked up along the way clash with each other and ultimately get diluted by the prevailing norms of wherever the person ends up living. In such cases, coming back to their place of birth makes the estrangement with the home country even deeper, something that undeniably creates torment and anguish. I was lucky enough to have a different experience. I lived in Paris between the ages of 11 and 15, as well as for three years when I was born. Even though I spent more time living in Germany and the U.S., Paris to me is home, and it always will be. I have an incredible level of comfort and satisfaction with the city. I know I will never feel the

same way about a place. It is a feeling that keeps me grounded and will help me when I inevitably pack up my bags and move again in the future. For TCKs, the definition of home is something most have a hard time coming to terms with. But I have a definitive answer to the question “where are you (really) from?” I’m really from Paris. Knowing this helps greatly when dealing with feelings of loss and confusion that result from the perpetual motion of my world. I feel lucky in that I know I will always have a place to go back to, the one where I will never be an outsider. I am still coming to terms with my past experiences and how they’ve impacted the person I have become. Being a third culture kid has treated me well so far, and I just want to continue to see how my past will shape my future. Marcus Thuillier is a second-year graduate student. He can be contacted at marcusthuillier2019@u. northwestern.edu. If you would like to respond publicly to this op-ed, 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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Students weigh options when shopping in Evanston By ANUSHUYA THAPA

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How much does a 25-minute walk cost? For McCormick freshman Sarah Bogan, it’s equivalent to a portion of the $7 she put into a recent purchase at the convenience store at Foster-Walker Complex, known as Plex. “Even if it’s slightly more (than somewhere else), I’m willing to pay that convenience price,” said Bogan, who lives in Elder Hall. When buying a packet of pistachios and two cold milks, the fact that the walk across campus is a shorter trip was a bigger priority than the savings Bogan might have gotten had she walked to the Target in downtown Evanston. Plus, at Plex, she had the option of using dining dollars on groceries. Advertised as a meal plan benefit, dining dollars — accessible on a student’s Wildcard — function as a currency usable on meals and marked-up groceries at Fran’s Cafe, Plex, Norris University Center and Lisa’s Cafe featuring Plum Market. The gap

between the cost of groceries at on-campus locations versus off-campus stores means customers often pay extra for “convenience.” For Communication freshman Kylie Lin, an 1838 Chicago Ave. resident, that 25-minute walk doesn’t exist, and dining dollar locations aren’t even a consideration. Target and Whole Foods — which are about 9 and 5 minutes away on foot, respectively — are Lin’s go-to spots, but she said she couldn’t imagine walking over if she were to live north. “If I lived on North Campus, it would very hard to walk to Target or Whole Foods. I’d probably go somewhere more convenient than Target,” Lin said. “Besides, by the time it gets to winter, it’ll be hard for people to make a trek that’s a mile or more just to get groceries.” A closer inspection of prices at campus locations reveals a tougher bargain for Northwestern students. Lisa’s Cafe, for example, is one of the few campus grocers easily available to residents of North Campus. At Lisa’s, expect to pay $1.48 for a packet of Doublemint gum, which costs around 99 cents at any general convenience store. The listed price

for Popchips at Lisa’s is more than a whole dollar above — $5.19 versus $3.49 — their retail price at Target. But some students believe the choice to buy on campus shouldn’t be determined simply by where you live. Regardless of any potential convenience, some mark-ups at dining dollar locations can be significant. In the grocery section of Plex, a packet of four toilet paper rolls totals $4.99, while a 12-package deal at Target is only $5.79. Plex also sells detergent for $7.99, even though Target stocks the same brand in a much larger quantity for only $5.19. Some students question whether North Campus residents simply pay higher prices for not living closer to retail stores/ Medill freshman Eric Epstein, a resident of Jones Residential College, would rather make the walk. “For me, the price is more important than the convenience,” Epstein said. “Even if Target was further away, if I lived North, I’d still go there because I’m cheap, and I like good deals.” anushuya@u.northwestern.edu

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City makes progress on restorative justice implementation By THEA SHOWALTER

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Evanston is encouraging an increase in the use of restorative justice when handling juvenile cases, following the approval of an ordinance and resolution last May. Restorative justice practices offer youth who have violated laws alternatives to arrest, fines or incarceration, which keeps their permanent records clean and doesn’t create future barriers to employment or education. The restorative justice project focuses on how to better support the child in the future. “We want to be able to support children when they make mistakes,” said Patrick Keenan-Devlin, the executive director of the James B. Moran Center for Youth Advocacy. “Certainly not arrest them — but even hopefully not impose fines on them for their mistakes.”

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on to offer support to the city. The nonprofits met in September to brainstorm strategies for helping children in the restorative justice program. Susan Trieschmann, the executive director of Curt’s Café, said Evanston’s social justice reform has been over a decade in the making. But the legal-focused ordinance in 2019 has been the biggest win for restorative justice so far because of how far it goes to keep children from getting criminal records. Curt’s Café is one of several community groups in Evanston that stepped forward to volunteer to be on the roster of service providers that collaborate with Evanston’s clinicians to create unique services and opportunities for children who are going through restorative justice. The movement picked up speed in 2006 with efforts of Restorative Justice Evanston, a volunteer advocacy group, to implement restorative justice activities as a means of conflict mediation, said Arica Barton, one of the city’s youth advocates and clinicians. Large-scale reform began in 2017 with the

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formation of the Alternatives to Arrest Committee, Keenan-Devlin said. Ald. Peter Braithwaite (2nd) chaired the committee, and Keenan-Devlin served as a member. Since then, the committee has passed several ordinances that amend and expand the city code to help keep youth’s record’s “as whistle-clean as possible.” So far, Keenan-Devlin said he’s noticed the clinicians’ ability to create individualized “repair of harm agreements” that meet the specific needs of each child. He said that the challenge in coming years will be being sympathetic, empathetic, restorative and authoritative in more challenging situations or with older people. “What I hope for our community is that this is just one program,” Keenan-Devlin said. “One manifestation of restorative justice, restorative programming that takes seed in our community.” theashowalter2023@u.northwestern.edu

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Juvenile hearings are now separate from adult hearings, and the juvenile court meets once a month outside school hours. The minor attends the hearing with their parents, and they have all the rights of due process: They can hire an attorney or represent themselves, call witnesses and argue their case, Keenan-Devlin said. In the instances where they are found liable or plead guilty to the offense, the judge offers them the option of either paying a fine or participating in the city’s restorative justice practices. Roughly 10 children have gone through the new process since May, and Keenan-Devlin said almost every child has chosen the restorative justice option since the ordinance passed. If the family chooses restorative justice for the child, they meet with one of Evanston’s two youth advocates, who are also clinicians. If a clinician determines a child might benefit from more support, they can connect the child with any of the nine community organizations that have signed

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From page 1 Braithwaite said during the meeting. “Unless you’ve walked in my shoes, or any one of us blacks sitting back here, I suggest you keep that to yourself. You want to have that conversation internally.” Gibbs, who is black, and Connolly, who is white, filed the complaint on Aug. 5. Connolly and Gibbs said Braithwaite’s comments undermine support for the black community. “This is not a complaint wrapped in white tears,” Connolly said. “It is an effort to address the use of elected power to undermine support of the black community by telling white people to step back when they’re acting in solidarity with black people and black causes in Evanston.”

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From page 1 with cleaning utensils, takes up most of the kitchen. Every surface of her living room is covered with bags of dog hair –– chow chow, husky, golden retriever, you name it. Any inch that isn’t covered with the hair of other people’s dogs is coated with the gold and orange fur of her own dog, Kaya, a mixed chow chow that sits by her side the entire interview. 57-year-old Sanke first heard about chiengora in 1995, when FX’s “The Pet Department” introduced the book “Knitting with Dog Hair.” As a long-time dog lover –– she’s grown up with dogs her entire life –– she was fascinated by the concept and immediately bought a copy. For the next 19 years, Sanke collected the hair of her black chow chow Buster, waiting for someone who could turn the material into clothing. She ended up filling 12 large grocery bags before she met a chiengora spinner in 2013. The first time she held a sweater knitted with Buster’s hair was a moment of awe, Sanke said. It was the softest piece of fabric she’d ever touched. “It’s beyond fuzzy,” she said. “It almost shimmers in the air and has such a big halo.” Mesmerized by the fabric, Sanke learned the art of spinning dog hair herself. It’s a process that

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2019 Originally, C. Shawn Jones, Braithwaite’s attorney, filed a motion to dismiss the case, citing evidence the case was just an example of “white fragility.”The concept was described by Weinberg Prof. José Medina in an email as when white people take a person of color’s criticism of their use of the term racism as “scorning, ridiculing, or intimidating.” The board ultimately denied the motion to dismiss the case. The board decided that Braithwaite could not have abused his power of office because an abuse would require a link between the alderman’s statement to some transaction, of which the board found no evidence. The board also unanimously found no evidence of intimidation by a public official, based on the Code of Ethics.

On the final allegation, a breach of impartiality, the board was divided 3-1 in favor of Braithwaite. The Code of Ethics currently states an alderman has to be impartial while performing his or her duties. Jennifer Billingsley, the chair of the Board of Ethics, said Braithwaite’s statements, even if they “slap you in the face,” were not enough to constitute a violation of impartiality. She said that in the past, the board has looked at cases that have involved a larger course of conduct, including emails, multiple conversations and other events as evidence of partiality. She said everyone comes in with some bias and prejudice, and at the end of the day, impartiality rests on actions. “We do want to have full and frank discussion and encourage discourse,” Billingsley said. “I regret that Ald. Braithwaite’s discussion was to encourage

people, not to talk about it, but once again I think people aren’t going to agree on this issue, and they’re going to say the wrong thing and to me, there has to be more than just a statement at the end of a long meeting.” Board member L.J. Ellul, however, was not convinced. She said the context of the comments, made by Braithwaite at City Council and from the dais, and to whom the comments were made, constituted “performance of duties,” and therefore proved he was being partial. Billingsley said the board will now form its advisory opinion for the Rules Committee to review. The opinion will not recommend further action, according to Billingsley.

requires a lot of time and labor, she said. Clients will send in hair that’s been harvested by brushing. In order to prevent the hair from matting in the water, she can only wash 50 grams of the fur at a time — a standard sweater weighs about 450 grams. After spinning the washed hair on her wooden wheel –– which she’s named Lupe –– she knits the yarn into clothing. The whole process can take up to six months. The price reflects the labor: Sweaters can cost up to $1100. Those who own chiengora garments think it’s worth every penny. Beth Rivelli, who received a white winter hat from Sanke, said the headpiece is both soft and warm. Although the hat often receives compliments, Rivelli said she’s also used to people cringing when they learn the source of the fabric –– but she’s learned to laugh them off. “Every time I get around my family, when I’m wearing my hat, the first thing they do is go ‘woof, woof,’” she said. “It’s become a good source of jokes and laughter because it’s unusual in our culture.” And while dog-hair garments are fashionable garments for customers like Rivelli, they also carry sentimental value for many of Sanke’s clients. A large portion of her customers are people who held onto their deceased dog’s hair out of grief, she said. These clients experience a “huge emotional release” with Sanke’s services. “It’s, in some ways, more powerful than a

memory because you can touch it. You can feel it,” she said. “They’re still physically here in some way.” Humans aren’t the only ones that experience grief. The garments can also be used to console a dog that’s lost a companion, Sanke said. When Buster died, her other dog Fuzzy –– a small orange Pekingese whose picture she still keeps framed on the wall –– developed a heart disease and stopped growing hair. As a solution, Sanke said she knitted Fuzzy a sweater out of Buster’s fur. “Buster kept him warm for the rest of his life,” she said. “I didn’t take that sweater off of Fuzzy until he died.” Because she knows how special the garments are for some clients, Sanke works closely with them throughout the entire process. Nikki Pelance, one of her customers from Indiana, said Sanke has always been attentive and sweet when knitting the hair of several of her dogs. They now have a bond, she said, and Pelance even sent Sanke a Christmas card where she wore mittens bought from Knit Your Dog. But continuing the business hasn’t always been easy, especially when she lost three of her other dogs –– Chloe, Clarence and Shadow –– in the span of eight months. Starting with Chloe in August 2018, Clarence died the following February and Shadow in April. During that period, the business came to a halt.

When she talks about the Shed Squad, which is her nickname for her furry dogs, the grief is still fresh. She points to pictures of the dogs that are scattered all over her wall and says that even breathing became difficult when her last dog died. The grief would have been unbearable if not for Kaya, her large orange chow chow who occasionally drops her favorite fox doll at Sanke’s feet throughout the interview. Two days after Shadow’s death, the pair met each other at the Evanston Animal Shelter, where Sanke went to donate her leftover dog food. She never planned on adopting a dog that day but instantly fell in love with the orange chow chow. Sanke calls Kaya her “grief therapist,” and with her new companion’s help, she’s slowly eased back into making garments for other people who have experienced the same painful loss of a pet. Although Sanke’s lost a few furry friends along the way, she’s looking to expand the business by hiring more workers and moving the business out of her home into an actual workspace. The work may be hard, she said, but it’s a labor of love. “People really want and need this comfort,” she said. “The world is a really, really nasty, awful place right now. And this puts a little bit of kindness back in.”

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Garcia-Mendoza felt health care was a new addition to the campaign conversation, and candidates dedicated an appropriate amount of time to the issue. She said she noticed more of a focus on fighting President Donald Trump in past debates than internal divisions. However, other students said they hoped to hear more about topics such as positions on climate change. “I think the debate wasn’t as productive as it ought to have been,” said Weinberg freshman Shruti Rathnavel. “A lot of things that they should have discussed like the climate and environment, they didn’t mention at all partly due to the moderators.” Rathnavel said she thinks Sanders had a really good night and is leaning toward supporting him. She said she was impressed with the way he diversified his campaign strategy in the debate. Garcia-Mendoza said she also shares this sentiment and was quick to name Sanders as the winner and said she thinks Sanders is the most impressive candidate, despite Biden being the frontrunner in her opinion.

quarter before they leave about South Africa. Foster said the class, which takes place in the winter, focuses on the questions that will come up for students when encountering issues of race, ethnicity, culture, language and gender identity. “Any time you have a chance to get an international perspective and look back on the United States from a different angle, is clearly useful for journalists of any age or any type,” Foster said. Woo said she was considering the JR in South Africa because she wanted a global perspective, especially as an aspiring international correspondent. She said her trip to South Africa “knocked out two birds with one stone.” Medill senior Katherine Liu, who also went on her journalism residency in South Africa this past spring, said she recommends the experience to anyone considering it. “I would recommend anyone to do it even if you’re not considering a career in journalism just

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catkim@u.northwestern.edu because it’s so different from studying abroad,” Liu said. “You’re so much more immersed in that kind of new environment and I think you really learn so much more.” Liu, however, said she would not necessarily choose a European or American outlet over a South African one, especially since she feels Medill already takes “euro-centric” approach towards teaching. In addition to learning about the new environment and culture, this year will be especially unique because of the 30th anniversary of the release of Nelson Mandela from prison, Foster said. Foster said looking at South Africa’s new democracy is a meaningful way to reflect on the U.S. and the turmoil that still exists. He added that many students have made a connection between the racial struggles in the U.S. and the freedom struggles in South Africa. “If we’re going to be a global school, we have to have many, many, many more global opportunities to do things like this,” Foster said.

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EPD, CFS investigate Haven Middle School staff member post-allegations

Evanston police are investigating an allegation that a Haven Middle School staff member was “inappropriate” with a student during school hours. Evanston police Cmdr. Ryan Glew said the

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“I think he’s dealt with the questions much better than the other candidates and has been very clear about his positions,” she said. isabellekenagy2023@u.northwestern.edu allegation was reported sometime last week. He added police are investigating only one person. No one has been charged. The staff member has been placed on leave. WGN reported that Haven principal Kathy Roberson sent a letter to parents saying after the school learned of the complaint, Evanston/Skokie School District 65 contacted the Evanston Police Department and the Department of Children and Family Services. She wrote that maintaining a safe

and welcoming environment at school is a high priority for the district. EPD went to the school, met with the student and the student’s parent and began investigating the allegation, according to the letter. District 65 has also started its own investigation. In a follow-up letter, Roberson said the district is in “daily contact” with EPD and Children and Family Services, whose investigations are ongoing. “We continue to focus on maintaining a safe

nataliechun2021@u.northwestern.edu and welcoming educational environment for all of our students,” the second letter said. “We have also maintained our focus on academic and social emotional learning and have observed students to be actively engaged in instruction and activities all week.” Roberson did not immediately respond to The Daily’s request for comment. — Samantha Handler

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Search committee formed for next School of Communication dean

A search committee has been formed to find the next dean of the School of Communication, a Northwestern news release announced Tuesday. After serving 20 years in the position, Dean Barbara O’Keefe will step down in 2020, an August news release announced. O’Keefe has edited two books and authored over 60 technical publications. Currently, she is part of a multi-institutional team that is funded by the National Science Foundation. The group is working

Across Campuses Abortion pills to be available at California’s college health centers under new law Daily file photo by Ben Goldberg

Student protesters during the 2016 Take Back the Night annual march. Northwestern’s Office of Equity released the results of the 2019 Association of American Universities Campus Climate Survey on Tuesday.

NU Office of Equity releases 2019 Campus Climate Survey results

Northwestern’s Office of Equity released the results of the 2019 Association of American Universities Campus Climate Survey, which showed undergraduate women and trans, genderqueer, or nonbinary and questioning students experienced disproportionately higher rates of sexual harassment, intimate partner violence, stalking and nonconsensual contact. The survey, launched in April 2019, reported that 11.6 percent of Northwestern students experienced at least one incident of nonconsensual sexual contact since their enrollment. This survey saw a higher participation rate than when it was administered in 2015 at 25.2 percent compared to 15 percent. However, only 74.3 percent of respondents said that they felt it was very or extremely likely campus officials would take a report of sexual misconduct seriously. The numbers also differ for different groups — only 50 percent of undergraduate women responded “very or extremely likely,” while 46.1 percent of TGQN respondents did.

Just under 60 percent of all respondents believed it would be very or extremely likely that University officials would conduct a fair investigation in response to a report of sexual misconduct Data from the first survey was released in 2017, revealing 179 complaints during the 2015-16 academic year. That survey was used to expand the Office of Equity to give students more resources to report cases of sexual misconduct and to help guide survivors along the healing process. Information from the 2019 data will help the University provide more targeted responses and cater more specifically to demonstrated student needs. “Data and information obtained from the AAU survey will help Northwestern and other schools strengthen their ongoing efforts to deal with the critical issue of preventing and addressing sexual assault and misconduct on campus,” Colleen Johnston, director of sexual misconduct and resources and Title IX coordinator for the Office of Equity, said in a University release. The Office of Equity will release a summary of the work done and forthcoming action items in May 2020, the release said. — Amy Li

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California will become the first state to require public universities to provide access to abortion pills on campus under a bill signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday. Senate Bill 24 by state Sen. Connie Leyva, a Chino Democrat, will go into effect in 2023, with the University of California and California State University systems required to offer students medical abortions. A medical abortion is a nonsurgical way to terminate a pregnancy that involves taking two prescription pills hours apart during a woman’s first 10 weeks of pregnancy to induce a miscarriage. It is different than the morning-after pill, which releases a high dose of a synthetic hormone found in birth control pills that delays or stops the release of an egg. “As other states and the federal government go backward, restricting reproductive freedom, in California we are moving forward, expanding access and reaffirming a woman’s right to choose,” Newsom said in a written statement. “We’re removing barriers to reproductive health increasing access on college campuses and using technology to modernize how patients interact with providers.” University health care centers currently refer students to off-campus facilities for abortion services when requested. Supporters of the bill said students, particularly those without cars, have a difficult time getting to off-campus health facilities or paying for the cost of the medication. A 2018 study published in the Journal of Adolescent Health estimated that 322 to 519 students

to organize the available knowledge about interactive children’s media, collaborating with industry partners to improve access to high-quality media for children. The committee, chaired by Communication Prof. Molly Losh, will include representatives from the student body, staff and faculty, the release said. A search firm will also be engaged to support the search, the release said. The committee will begin working immediately, Provost Jonathan Holloway said in the release. The Northwestern community will be engaged for input about the next dean’s desired attributes and experience, with opportunities for students, staff, faculty and alumni to give feedback. — James Pollard

at California’s public universities seek medical abortions each month. The average cost of a medical abortion was $604 and 62% of students were more than 30 minutes away from the closest abortion facility when using public transportation. “The clinic closest to my campus was almost 11 miles away and a 45-minute bus ride one way,” said Zoe Murray, a recent UC Santa Barbara graduate who sought an abortion three years ago while she was a sophomore at the school. “Not every student has a car on campus and certainly not every student can afford to miss classes, their jobs or their families for that much time.” Last year, then-Gov. Jerry Brown vetoed a similar measure, saying the bill was “not necessary” because abortion services were “widely available” to students at off-campus clinics. After Brown’s veto, Newsom then the state’s lieutenant governor and in the midst of his gubernatorial campaign said he would have signed Leyva’s bill. The bill requires the use of $10.3 million that has been raised from private donors to pay for operating costs. Newsom’s Department of Finance opposed SB 24, saying private funds were likely to fall short of what would be needed to offer services at the 34 public universities in the state. Student health centers at public universities in the state already offer gynecological exams, birth control, pregnancy counseling and other health care, but not abortion services. “In a time when states across our country are rolling back women’s health care and access to abortion, California continues to lead the nation to protect every individual’s right to choose,” Leyva said in a statement. — Melody Gutierrez, Los Angeles Times

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Coming off its best season in more than a decade, Northwestern returned to Sharon J. Drysdale Field this fall to take on five Illinois schools in exhibitions to prepare for the 2020 season. The Wildcats hosted Loyola, Bradley, DePaul, Heartland Community College and Spoon River College over the last three weekends. NU has a legitimate chance to reach its first Women’s College World Series since 2007 after going 47-13 and advancing to the NCAA Super Regionals last spring. But despite last year’s success, the Cats fell just short of the Big Ten title, lost in the semifinals of the conference tournament and did not score a single run in two Super Regional games. The bittersweet ending left NU hungry to achieve more in 2020. “We all got a little taste of the Super Regionals and it felt pretty good, and now we realize we’re not satisfied with that,” senior utility player Morgan Newport said. “We’re putting the World Series on our calendar this year because that’s our goal, and I’m really excited to work toward that this winter.”

Seven-member freshman class makes strong first impression

This fall, the Cats welcomed a class of seven freshmen that Softball America ranked No. 12 in the country. Of the group, catcher Ashley Schultz and outfielder Angela Zedak looked particularly impressive, with Schultz throwing out a would-be base stealer and hitting a two-run home run against Bradley on Sept. 29, and Zedak smashing a triple and a double this past Sunday against Heartland. Schultz is currently blocked behind the plate by sophomore Jordyn Rudd, who hit .328 with 51 RBIs in 2019 while catching every pitch of the season. Zedak, on the other hand, could see playing time right away, as Morgan Nelson’s graduation left an open starting spot in the outfield. NU’s highest-rated prospect, Sydney Supple, was the fourth-ranked pitcher

in the class and a three-time Wisconsin high school player of the year. She can play first base as well. While the freshmen are not quite as highly touted as last season’s class, which FloSoftball ranked ninth nationally, the Cats’ upperclassmen have been helping the newcomers get acclimated to the program. “We learned how to do it last year with that big class, so having another big class come in, it’s been an even smoother transition,” junior second baseman Rachel Lewis said. “The freshmen are very confident, which is awesome to see.”

Canfield joins coaching staff, Strub back as volunteer assistant coach

The Cats welcomed a handful of new coaches this year, though some are familiar faces within the program. Fran Strub, a former outfielder for NU, joined the staff in 2017 as a student assistant coach and again as a volunteer assistant coach in 2018. After missing the 2019 season to attend law school, Strub will return to her role as a volunteer assistant coach this season. Also joining the Cats is Faith Canfield, who graduated from Michigan last year with a .379 career average and a .579 slugging percentage, as a graduate assistant. Though Canfield comes from a rival Big Ten school, coach Kate Drohan said this gives her familiarity with the conference. “I like to really bring in people in that position who understand how the Big Ten works, understand the environment we have on our campuses — the focus on academics,” Drohan said. “That’s what makes it such an easy transition.” Drohan added that Canfield’s experience in the infield would complement Strub’s background in the outfield. Lily Novak, NU’s starting first baseman the past two years, rounds out the new coaches for the 2020 season, taking on the role of graduate student manager.

The Big Ten is on the rise

Before 2019, no Big Ten team had hosted an NCAA Regional since 2016 — and the last time a team other than

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The team celebrates a homerun. This year’s team will look to build off of last year’s Super Regional appearance.

Michigan did so was 2014. But last year, the conference had three of the 16 national seeds, including the Cats. Minnesota, despite finishing third in the regular-season standings, earned the No. 7 seed and won both Regionals and Super Regionals at home to advance to its first Women’s College World Series in program history. The Wolverines also hosted a Regional, but were the only national seed not to advance to the Super Regionals. All three teams were led by dominant arms last season — Minnesota’s Amber Fiser, Michigan’s Meghan Beaubien and NU’s Danielle Williams — and all three figure to be contenders for national seeds again in 2020. “We have great pitching in our conference right now, and that’s going to elevate a program really quickly,” Drohan said. “That’s what we saw out of Fiser and Beaubien and Danielle. We’re excited about our growth, but I still think we have a long way to go.” Big Ten schools have to spend the first month-plus on the road because

the season starts early February. As a result, the balance of power in the sport has always resided in the South and West, with the Pac-12 sending three teams to Oklahoma City last year and the SEC earning six national seeds. But the strong showing by the Big Ten in 2019 benefits the sport as a whole, Drohan said. “The Big Ten conference has such a great tradition on the softball side of it,” Drohan said. “It’s good to see us back there and hosting the postseason on our campus. That’s the best way to elevate a conference.”

What’s next for sophomore class

From winning all-Big Ten accolades to pitching 10-inning complete games to blasting homers on top of WelshRyan Arena, several of last year’s freshmen had big first years with the Cats. But Drohan said the new sophomores are looking ahead to this season. “There’s a lot to be said for how people talk about your sophomore year, but

it’s what you make of it,” Drohan said. “They love the game, they love practicing, and in the first four weeks already, they’re right back to where they left off.” Drohan spotlighted sophomore Lauren Dvorak, who redshirted last year, and said the California native has “come along well” and impressed her during Fall Ball. This year’s sophomores will look to avoid the “sophomore slump” and make necessary changes. Lewis experienced this herself last season — her batting average fell from .351 as a freshman to .228 as a sophomore. “People had a lot more film on me from one year to the next,” Lewis said. “I was a little more in my head last year... but I’ve just got to be able to make those adjustments, and I think that’s what my biggest working point this offseason is going to be, just getting out of my head and playing like I normally do.” sophiascanlan2022@u.northwestern.edu benjaminrosenberg2021@u.northwestern.edu

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NU takes third place at the Crooked Stick Invitational By PATRICK ANDRES

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James Imai swings his club. The freshman golfer shot even in second and third round of the tournament.

Northwestern’s performance at the Crooked Stick Invitational tournament can be summarized in one number: 293. That’s the number of strokes the Wildcats recorded as a team in each of the tournament’s three rounds on Monday and Tuesday. NU’s remarkable display of consistency helped the Cats secure a solid third-place finish in a crowded 14-team field in Carmel, Indiana. “It was a little bit of a coincidence,” coach David Inglis said. “Two hundred and ninety-three was the low round (in the final round) with the wind. I felt like we were in a position to really play a little bit better… Overall, it was a very solid tournament.” Like the Cats’ previous tournament, sophomore David Nyfjäll led the way. The Sweden native opened with a sterling 2-under-par highlighted by an eagle on the Par 5 11th hole. He followed up his strong start with backto-back even-par rounds to finish fifth among individuals. Nyfjäll, who fell four strokes short of individual champion Tyler Leach of Marquette, recorded his second

consecutive top-five finish after a fifthplace showing at Erin Hills earlier this month. In addition to the sophomore standout, much of the heavy lifting for NU was done by underclassmen. Freshmen John Driscoll III and James Imai shot even-par in the second and third rounds, respectively. Driscoll’s 13 birdies in three rounds trailed only Leach’s 16. His play drew praise from Inglis. “That was his best performance so far,” Inglis said. “He brings a lot of energy to the team, and he’s just really fun to be around.” Driscoll tied for 13th in the field of 78, and Imai checked in at No. 21. The latter tied with sophomore Yannick Artigolle, who had a decent outing competing as an individual, including a one-under second round and an eagle in Round 3. Rounding out the Cats’ quintet were junior Eric McIntosh and senior Everton Hawkins, who carded identical scores of 11-over and both finished 40th. Georgia captured the tournament’s team crown, edging out Vanderbilt by one stroke. The SEC powers were at least 11 strokes clear of NU, which tied with Marquette for third; Ohio State, two strokes behind the Cats, rounded out the top five.

As a team, NU was a terrific 17-under for the tournament on Par 5 holes, a continuation of a season-long trend of stellar play on high-par holes. Of the Cats’ four competitions thus far, NU has scored lowest-to-par on Par 5 in three, with the only exception being the season-opening Windon Memorial. Driscoll, Nyfjäll, Artigolle and Imai all ranked among the top ten individuals on Par 5 at Crooked Stick as well. “I think Par 5 holes are a little bit more of a risk-reward type of hole,” Inglis said. “We seem to do well when we have that challenge in front of us.” Crooked Stick marked the fourth and final tournament of the Cats’ autumn season, which saw NU steadily improve from eighth- and 11th-place finishes in a pair of September tournaments to second- and third-place finishes in October. The Cats will carry that momentum into the 115-day layoff that lasts until the start of the Big Ten Match Play tournament on February 7. “We’re getting better, we’re improving,” Inglis said. “It’s always a bit of a challenge at the very beginning of the season to know where everybody’s at. (Crooked Stick) was a nice way to wrap up the fall. It showed how they’ve progressed.” patrickandres2023@u.northwestern.edu