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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2015

State budget crisis limits seasonal social services

By RISHIKA DUGYALA

the daily northwestern @rdugyala822

Illinois’s state budget impasse has led to a reduction of resources and social services for Evanston’s homeless this holiday season.

Some nonprofit organizations have had to cut or alter many of their programs, which affects their homeless clients. Connections for the Homeless is one such group that has been hit particularly hard by the budget crisis, said Sue Loellbach, Connections’ director of development.

“A lot of places continue to make referrals to other organizations because it’s easier than saying, ‘I’m sorry, there really isn’t anything in the community to help you,’” Loellbach said.

“But there are fewer and fewer places to refer people to now.”

Loellbach said that because Connections has not received sufficient funding from the state, the organization had to shut down its drop-in center, a program that allowed the homeless to come in off the streets to pick up food and clothes, take showers, use technology and see a mental health worker or case manager.

When temperatures drop, she said double the usual number of people seek the center’s daily services. So far this year, the suspension of center operations has resulted in a loss of services for roughly 600 people

First November flurries break Chicago record

Although this year has brought one of the mildest falls in recent memory, the first November snowfall broke a 120-year-old record.

Several meteorologists cite a strong El Nino Southern Oscillation as the explanation for the temperate conditions thus far. ENSO, which is a rise in the sea level temperatures in the Pacific Ocean, caused this fall season to rank in the warmest 8 percent in 146 years of official record-keeping, according to WGN Chicago meteorologist Tom Skilling.

Despite this season’s unusual warmth, Chicago’s first snow brought up to 17 inches to the northwest suburbs in a constant flurry beginning the night of Nov. 20 and lasting well into the following day. The snowfall was the second-largest November snow in recorded

seeking immediate help.

Connections’ homelessness prevention program has also been negatively affected because the organization has not received any of the state payments it was due, Loellbach said. Since July, Connections has not been able to give households financial grants, financial literacy training or case management to avoid eviction and homelessness.

Connections is able to keep some of its prevention services afloat with money from Evanston’s Emergency Solutions Grant program, but the fund is limited and quickly depleting, Loellbach said. Given the circumstances, she said there is no effective way to replace or compensate for the homelessness prevention program.

“I think we’re going to see more need for homelessness prevention all the way around,” Loellbach said. “The (budget) cuts are affecting mental health services, domestic violence services, and all of those things make people less stable and less able to manage their rents, so I think we’re going to see more people in all of our programs.”

Not all social service organizations are affected by the lack of a state budget. Colette Allen, director of Family Focus Evanston, said because Family Focus is not reliant on state funding and the minimal amount it does usually receive has been passed by the state budget, the organization is able to continue its services.

Similarly, organizations like Interfaith Action of Evanston, which does not receive government money, history, with the largest coming 120 years prior on Nov. 25-26, 1895, according to the Chicago Tribune.

ENSO can also heighten rainfall. This November was one of the wettest in recorded history, according to the National Weather Service, ranking as the 15th wettest in records tracing back to 1871.

Projections from the weather service’s Climate Prediction Center show ENSO’s effect to hit its peak in the Northern Hemisphere during winter 2015-16.

Traditionally, Chicago is known for brutal winters — record-low temperatures and nearly two feet of snowfall caused Northwestern to delay the start of Winter Quarter 2014 two days. Commonly referred to as the “polar vortex,” winter 2013-14 brought a total 26.5 inches of snow at the beginning of January alone, the area’s second-snowiest week ever, according to the weather service.

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has not directly felt the impact of the budget impasse.

However, because Connections and other groups have reduced programming available, Interfaith has had to accommodate more people for longer periods of time than they usually would, Interfaith director Susan Murphy said.

All of Interfaith’s centers are open Monday through Friday and throughout the holidays to better serve the homeless, who Murphy said are significantly affected during this season.

“The holidays are a really hard time for people who are not able to be with their families,” she said. “And I guess that’s everybody, but especially the homeless people.”

Going forward, one of the most important services the homeless will need is the opportunity to see mental health professionals, Loellbach said. Especially during the holidays, people tend to believe their situations will resolve themselves. But when at the end of the season they are still in a bad place, their spirits can take a drastic turn for the worse, Loellbach said.

Due to the budget restraints, Loellbach said organizations like Connections are left to partner with groups that specialize in mental health to provide counseling to the homeless, as they are unable to retain their own mental health professionals to better and more immediately help their specific clients.

In addition to coordinating with other organizations to provide services, nonprofits have to draft multiple versions of their annual budgets and determine

how and when to lay off some of their workers, Loellbach said.

“This is just a huge, huge cost in time and resources that nonprofits are spending just trying to figure out how to respond to the impact,” she said. “That’s clearly taking away from them being able to provide services and them being focused on what they’re supposed to be doing. It’s really destructive I think to the whole sector.”

Even some of Connections’ holiday-specific programs remain successful largely because of the private revenue the organization brings in, Loellbach said.

Many individual donors participate in the Gift of Giving, a Connections’ operation in which donors try to fulfill participants’ wish lists. The organization also gives out donated bags of food as well as extra turkeys.

“If anything, I think we have more people than usual wanting to donate things for the holidays because they’ve heard about some of the other cutbacks, so they’re trying to help all they can,” Loellbach said.

Also, Interfaith Action has seen a large drop in the number of people who come in on holidays compared to other weekdays, Murphy said.

“Thankfully, many do have families that they can go and spend time with,” Murphy said. “And for those who still need help, all of the soup kitchens in Evanston are done by volunteers and that’s pretty amazing.” rishikadugyala2019@u.northwestern.edu

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WINTER IS COMING The polar vortex of 2014 brought record low temperatures and 26.5 inches of snowfall in the first few days of January alone. This year, meteorologists predict a much milder winter.

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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2015

The 10 questions you’ll get during Winter Break

By HAYLEY GLATTER

daily senior staffer @heyhay94

1. Are you and your roommate getting along?

You’ve been sharing a ridiculously small space with a stranger for the last three months, and naturally everyone you’ve ever met is going to want to know if said human is certifiably insane. Well, the receptionist at the dentist’s office doesn’t need to know all the nitty gritty details of that darling dorm cohabitant whom you may or may not hate, so stick with the classic, “She’s a nice girl, and we’re figuring out our own paths.”

Unless of course you love your roommate and have already made her your future maid of honor — then feel free to honestly sing her praises.

2. How’s that pre-med track going?

That awkward moment when Dad doesn’t know

you dropped Organic Chemistry two weeks into Fall Quarter and have decided to pursue a completely different major that you haven’t picked yet. It’s time to come clean; the jig is up; the cat’s out of the bag. It’s better to go into this one with a stern look on your face and a sturdy looking sweater on your chest so Pops knows that you clearly thought through your decision to not become a doctor. Just say it. Rip this one off like a Band-Aid. 3. Why don’t you have a job/internship set up yet?

Smile at your sweet, sweet aunt who doesn’t realize that she has just unleashed the pressure of 1,000 wannabe consultants and Northwestern Career Advancement emails upon you with this seemingly innocent question. Although it makes you want to crawl under your childhood covers, this query is, unfortunately, a legitimate one. It’s best to just smile and divert the conversation to something amazing you actually did accomplish this quarter and then admit that you’re

definitely working on finding a job. Who knows, maybe that nosy aunt will have a connection to the field you’re trying to break into anyway.

in a couple of details from his recent profile pictures and keep Mom from getting nostalgic about all those old friends of yours.

4. You spend most of your free time in the library, right?

The only answer to this is a broad smile and a resilient “yes.” Grandma does not need to know about that crush party or that one time that thing happened at the Mark II Lounge.

6. How have you managed to avoid the freshman/ sophomore/junior/senior 15?

You haven’t. You literally have been gorging on the biscuits in Hinman dining hall for the last three months and you are absolutely not sorry about it, nor should you be. Every single one of those late night Norris C-store purchases was worth it, and the only thing that’s keeping you looking high school-level fit is selective layering. Tell your neighbor that you’ve just gotten really into running since college started and then give that large sweatshirt and chunky scarf an extra hug of gratitude for hiding your figure.

5. How is *insert high school friend you haven’t spoken to in three months here* doing?

You literally have not heard from or spoken to Keith from science class since he crawled into his Bloomington, Indiana-bound minivan in August. But your mom always did like sweet Keith and wants to know what he’s up to. The good thing is that there’s a website called Facebook that has allowed you to keep up with the trials and tribulations of Keith’s first semester. Drop

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What I gained from my unsweetened New Years resolution EMILY CHIN

DAILY COLUMNIST

On Dec. 30, 2013, I realized I had a problem.

There was way too much chocolate everywhere I went and I was eating all of it. Whenever someone offered me chocolate, my obvious answer was yes, because why not? A glance in the mirror told me why not. I looked at myself and knew that something about my diet had to be eliminated. As painful as it was, the logical answer was chocolate.

So on Jan. 1, 2014, I made a pact to not eat

chocolate for an entire year. This included chocolate drinks, chocolate candy bars, even desserts with chocolate shavings. My fling with sweets was a thing of the past, not to be rekindled for the entire year.

At first, controlling the urge to steal a bite of my sister’s molten lava cake was doable, but it wasn’t long before the cravings got real. When my friends and I went out for dessert, I had a significantly smaller set of sweets to choose from, and if we shared it was always a little awkward to say, “We have to order something without chocolate.”

The most challenging part about my chocolate abstention was not drinking chocolate milk.

Usually, I drink a glass of chocolate milk after every workout, because someone once told me the potassium in chocolate milk prevents muscle soreness (It works!). What was I going to do without chocolate milk?

As the year progressed, the chocolate-free life got exponentially easier. As a kid, I didn’t eat a lot, and learned to restrain myself when it came to unhealthy foods. I practiced this same self control when it came to avoiding chocolate. After a while, it no longer pained me to say “No thank you” to my once-favorite food.

I’m actually really glad I completed my chocolate-free year. Staying away from chocolate helped

me stay away from desserts and candy, which had a significant impact on my diet. I also proved to myself and others that New Year’s resolutions aren’t unachievable — you just have to put in a little effort.

That said, when 2015 rolled around, you can guess who immediately broke into a box of truffles.

Emily Chin is a Medill sophomore. She can be reached at emilychin2018@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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Holiday Drinks Make ‘Em

Starbucks peppermint mochas, the definitive holiday beverage, cost a whopping $5. Although one or two might be worth it, wouldn’t it be nice to save some cash for holiday shopping and make your own seasonal drinks instead? Here are a few options, ranging from drinks still holding onto fall weather to more aggressively wintry fare.

Apple Pie Punch

Apple and cinnamon lovers can rejoice for this drink that is modified from one of the most comforting holiday desserts. You’ll need a stove, but otherwise it’s pretty simple to make. It takes under half an hour to make, whether the day calls for one serving or nine. For 9 servings, combine 1 quart of apple juice, 1 quart apple cider, 3/4 cups white sugar and two cinnamon sticks in a large pot. Bring it to a boil, then remove it from the heat and let it cool.

You can drink it hot or let it cool completely — it tastes refreshing either way.

(Recipe from mnn.com; includes alcohol, but if you’re underage, it’s still delicious without the booze!)

Peppermint White Hot Chocolate

This extra-chocolatey recipe is the perfect solution for those who just aren’t down to shell out for Starbucks peppermint mochas. For a single serving, combine 1 cup of milk with 2 ounces of white chocolate chips in a saucepan. Cook it on a low-tomedium setting, with occasional stirring, until the chocolate has melted and the drink is simmering.

Take it off the stove and stir in vanilla and peppermint extract, plus whatever else you’d like.

(Recipe from gimmesomeoven.com)

Chai Tea Latte

This drink is perfect for the days when it’s hard to decide between coffee and tea, because you can choose both! Combine unsweetened instant tea, cinnamon, cloves, French vanilla, nutmeg and white sugar (plus espresso if you want an extra kick) and throw it in a blender until it looks like a fine powder.

Add this mix to hot milk or water and enjoy!

(Recipe from showmetheyummy.com)

Hot Cranberry Ginger Punch

For a drink that’s sure to spice up the taste buds,

this is the best recipe to use. Combine cranberry juice and ginger in a saucepan over medium heat, letting it simmer to create the flavor, for about 20 minutes.

Stir in lime juice and sugar until the sugar has dissolved, adding more based on your taste. Then, pour it into a Thermos or cup through a strainer, and you can bring this zesty drink anywhere!

(Recipe from myrecipes.com)

Non-Alcoholic Eggnog

For those under the legal drinking age or those who just don’t like alcohol in their winter drinks, it’s still easy to get into the spirit of the holiday season. This recipe takes a little longer and requires more ingredients than the others, but nothing beats homemade eggnog. Put milk, cloves, condensed milk and cinnamon into a saucepan over low heat, letting it warm up. Then, bring up the heat until the mixture comes to a low boil. In a separate bowl, combine eggs and sugar and beat them until they’re light and fluffy. Slowly pour the hot milk mixture into the egg bowl, then pour it back into the saucepan and heat it for 35 minutes. Mix in heavy whipping cream, nutmeg and and vanilla extract, and reheat the mixture. Then, store it in a container in the freezer and let cool for one hour. Finally, serve it cold, adding nutmeg on top for an extra-sweet taste.

(Recipe from asweetpeachef.com) -Rachel Holtzman

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Beyond the classic holiday staples, several Evanston coffee shops offer several alternate options appropriate for the holiday season.

current crop year,” according to its website.

Ditch the peppermint mocha and order something new at Starbucks

Kafein, a popular cafe for Northwestern students and Evanston residents, offers unique drinks year-round. The cafe, at 1621 Chicago Ave., has several alternatives to traditional holiday beverages. Kafein serves a dozen different mochas, including a Nutella Mocha and the sweet and spicy Aztec Gold Mocha. In addition, customers can choose from more than 15 kinds of lattes, including a Gingerbread Latte, a Snow White Latte made with white chocolate and a Funky Monkey Latte, which contains banana and caramel.

Kafein also hosts open mic nights on Mondays for musicians, comedians and poets.

Starbucks’ Chestnut Praline Latte is reminiscent of the holidays with its mixture of espresso, steamed milk, holiday spices and a caramelized chestnut flavor. In addition, Starbucks, located in Norris University Center and at 1734 Sherman Ave., sells a Caramel Brulee Latte, an espresso drink made with steamed milk and caramel brulee flavored sauce.

The company also sells coffee blends for the holiday season. Its Holiday Blend is a medium roast coffee made of Latin American and Indonesian beans. For those who prefer dark roast coffee, the Christmas Blend consists of Sumatra, Latin American and Indonesian beans, and it is filled with “deep, intriguing layers of spiciness and sweetness,” according to the company’s website.

Get your dose of holiday-themed caffeine at Kafein

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Get festive and order one of these drinks at Peet’s Coffee & Tea

Peet’s Coffee & Tea, located at 1622 Chicago Ave., offers a variety of holiday drinks, including a Cinnamon Hazelnut Latte, which contains roasted hazelnut and warm baked cinnamon. According to its website, the drink is “inspired by the delicious scent of freshroasted chestnuts found at European holiday outdoor markets.”

The coffee shop also sells Salted Caramel Macchiatos — a mix of espresso, buttery caramel, vanilla and French grey sea salt — and Eggnog Lattes, which contain espresso, creamy eggnog and nutmeg.

Customers can also purchase a dark roast Holiday Blend at Peet’s, described as having a “spicy-sweet and velvety smooth” flavor.

Peet’s has created a different Holiday Blend for each of the past 24 years and is dedicated to “expressing the particular character of the

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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2015

Daily Family Cookbook Excited to be home and in the presence of a kitchen, but unsure what to make after a quarter of eating dining hall food and takeout? The Daily Family Cookbook has you covered with a selection of desserts, snacks and ways to avoid cooking disasters and/or family conflicts.

To stock up on for when relatives are in town: Pumpkin Bread

Festive dessert for a holiday party: Peppermint Mocha Bundt Cake

A dose of seasonal sweetness will help to relieve the tension when politics inevitably come up at the dinner table. Sneak a slice of this classic treat to drown your sorrows when your mean uncle rips your major choice to shreds. The possibilities are endless — and all delicious.

What’s more iconic during the holiday season than the peppermint mocha? Turn this classic drink into a mouth-watering treat that your family and friends will adore.

3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon each nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon 1 1/2 cup each granulated sugar and packed brown sugar 1 cup oil One 15-ounce can pumpkin 4 eggs 1 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)

3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2 cups sugar 1 3/4 cups unbleached white flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 cup coffee 1 cup milk 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla

Heat the oven to 350 F. Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, spices, and sugars all together. Add the oil and pumpkin, and stir until well combined. Add eggs, one at a time, stirring each time. Pour into 2 greased and floured 9 1/2-by-5 1/4-inch loaf pans.

Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until tester comes out clean. Remove from pans when cool and wrap in foil if not serving right away.

(Recipe from cooks.com)

Heat the oven to 350 F and grease a 10-inch bundt pan with butter. Combine all dry ingredients in a large bowl and combine wet ingredients in a smaller bowl. Add half of the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir before adding the rest of the wet ingredients. Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 3035 minutes, until a knife comes out clean. Remove from pan when the cake is cooled and top with powdered sugar and crushed peppermints or mini candy canes.

(Recipe modified from “Moosewood Restaurant Book of Desserts,” Clarkson Potter, 1997)

To extend Thanksgiving leftovers in a desperate attempt to avoid grocery shopping: Mashed Potato Latkes

To snack on during bowl games when no one wants to cook an actual dinner: California-style Guacamole and Makeshift Nachos

Potatoes are amazing in any form, but consider this fusion of two top-notch potato preparations (mashed and fried) — the ultimate disc of deliciousness. -

Avocados might not technically be in season, but watching the Cats in sunny Tampa will make you miss summer weather an indescribable amount. Go all out and enjoy the fresh taste of guac while avoiding the icy tundra outside.

Leftover mashed potatoes, refrigerated Eggs Milk Butter Salt Pepper (all ingredients in varying amounts according to need and preference) Whisk together an egg and a touch of milk, or more depending on your serving size. Make scoops of cold mashed potatoes into palm sized inch-thick pancakes. Soak in the egg and milk for a few minutes on each side.

Melt a tablespoon of butter in a saucepan and cook pancakes on medium heat until both sides are golden brown and slightly crispy. Serve with salt, pepper and butter.

(Recipe from Nancy Haegel, the author’s mom)

3 medium, ripe avocados 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 medium shallot, minced 1 tablespoon roasted garlic 1 small jalapeno, seeded and minced 1 teaspoon salt Halve the avocados, remove pits and scoop flesh into a bowl. Add lime juice. Using a fork, mash lightly. Add cilantro, shallot, garlic, jalapeno and salt and combine. Fill a plate with tortilla chips and cover with the grated cheese. Microwave for 30 seconds, or until the cheese is melted.

Top with guacamole and serve.

(Recipe from wolfgangpuck.com) — Rachel Davison

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Wildcats defeat Fighting Illini 24-14 at Soldier Field NU reaches 10 wins for fourth time in program history, captures ‘Hat’ trophy No. 16 Northwestern

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CHICAGO — Before Saturday’s game against Illinois, coach Pat Fitzgerald had a simple message for Dan Vitale and Northwestern’s captains.

“He just said, ‘Let’s get the hat back,’” Vitale, a senior superback, recalled after the win. “He really didn’t have to say too much.”

The No. 16 Wildcats (10-2, 6-2 Big Ten) defeated the Fighting Illini (5-7, 2-6) 24-14 at Soldier Field on Saturday, earning NU the hat-shaped Land of Lincoln Trophy and the program’s first 10-win regular season since 1995.

Saturday’s victory felt like revenge for the Cats, who last year lost to the Fighting Illini 47-33, thus ceding the trophy, which is awarded annually to the winner of the end-of-season game between NU and Illinois.

“We felt like they came into our place last year and took it from us,” sophomore running back Justin Jackson said. “We wanted to get that respect back for our program and get the hat back for our seniors.” After falling behind 7-0 in the first quarter Saturday, the Cats scored three unanswered

Northwestern moves up to No. 14 in latest Playoff rankings

Northwestern moved up two spots to No. 14 in the second-to-last College Football Playoff rankings of the season, released Tuesday night on ESPN. NU is unlikely to move up in the final ranking because some teams ahead of them, such as No. 8 Notre Dame and No. 9 Florida State, are finished playing for the season. At No. 14 NU will not qualify for one of the New Year’s Six bowls.

The final playoff rankings will be released Sunday at 2 p.m., and the Cats will learn their bowl placement shortly thereafter, if they are not playing in a New Year’s Six bowl. The most likely destination for NU is the Outback Bowl, played January 1 in Tampa, Florida,

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touchdowns. Several punt-heavy quarters followed, before the Fighting Illini cut the deficit to one touchdown with an interception return touchdown late in the third.

NU responded with a field goal, then held Illinois off the scoreboard, in part thanks to a Fighting Illini missed field goal, to secure another close victory.

Jackson was the Cats’ offensive star, racking up 172 yards and a touchdown on 37 carries. The sophomore moved into sixth place on NU’s alltime rushing list on the way to his fourth consecutive game with 100 yards on the ground.

“It just seems like every game as the game goes along, Justin gets stronger and stronger,” Fitzgerald said. “It’s impressive to watch, for a true sophomore.”

As has been the case all season, NU’s defense carried the team, even when the offense stalled.

After ceding a touchdown on Illinois’ first drive,

the Cats didn’t give up another offensive score.

Sophomore linebacker Anthony Walker led the Cats with 14 tackles and a sack, and sophomore safety Godwin Igwebuike and redshirt freshman linebacker Nate Hall added 10 tackles apiece.

Saturday closed out a regular season in which NU’s defense ranked seventh nationally in points allowed per game and 11th in the country in yards allowed per game.

“This is the best defense I’ve played on in my entire life,” fifth-year senior defensive end Deonte Gibson said.

Although NU’s offense was inconsistent Saturday, its early-game scoring flurry proved to be enough.

The Cats’ first score resulted from a pair of impressive throws by redshirt freshman quarterback Clayton Thorson: a 48-yard heave to junior receiver Austin Carr and a 19-yard touchdown to Vitale.

On the next drive, a costly Illinois penalty and power rushing from Jackson led to a three-yard score by junior running back Warren Long. The Cats quickly regained possession and scored again, this time via a three-yard Jackson carry. Barely three minutes into the second quarter, NU led 21-7.

“We should have done that the whole game,” Thorson said. “We got away from it a little bit, but it was definitely good to start off that way.”

The Cats’ offense struggled for much of the next half hour of gametime, but following Illinois linebacker Mason Monheim’s third-quarter interception return touchdown, the unit, led by Jackson, put together a timely field goal drive. Later in the fourth quarter, Jackson helped run out the clock and send NU into a hat-centered celebration frenzy, with Gibson lifting the trophy as the players sang the fight song with fans.

The Cats’ next game will come in late December or early January, in a to-be-determined bowl game.

Fitzgerald lobbied hard Saturday for a much-coveted New Year’s Six bowl, citing the team’s September victory over Stanford, but NU will more likely end up in the Outback or Holiday Bowl. Regardless, the postseason appearance will give NU a shot at the first 11-win season in program history.

“It’s just an incredible feeling for all of us,” Vitale said. “We’ve been through it all together, and obviously our No. 1 goal is not reached yet: We want to get that 11th win and do something that’s never been done here.” asputt@u.northwestern.edu

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Linebacker Anthony Walker named firstteam All-Big Ten

Sophomore linebacker Anthony Walker has earned first-team All-Big Ten recognition, the Big Ten announced Monday evening.

Walker was selected by both conference coaches and media for the honor. He is the first Northwestern player chosen for the first team since kicker Jeff Budzien in 2013 and the first Wildcats’ defender chosen since safety Brian Peters in 2011.

Walker dominated Northwestern’s opponents this season, powering the Wildcats’ defense to being 11thbest in the nation in terms of yards allowed per game.

Walker racked up a team-leading 113 tackles, including 19.5 tackles for loss and three sacks, and also had an interception, three fumble recoveries, a forced fumble and four pass breakups.

No other Cats made the first team.

Senior cornerback Nick VanHoose and senior defensive end Dean Lowry each made the second team, while junior cornerback Matthew Harris, senior defensive end Deonte Gibson and sophomore kick returner Solomon Vault made the third team.

On offense, sophomore running back Justin Jackson and senior superback Dan Vitale were each named to All-Big Ten teams, the conference announced Tuesday.

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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2015

Men’s Basketball

Wildcats prevail over the Hokies in close contest OT

By BENJY APELBAUM

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It wasn’t pretty, but Northwestern made just enough plays to escape with an overtime win over Virginia Tech on the road Tuesday.

When the game was tied at 79, sophomore guard Bryant McIntosh drove left and hit the game-winning layup with 27 seconds left, giving the Wildcats (6-1) a 81-79 win.

NU had the lead for most of the night and was up 7 points at halftime, but the Hokies (4-3) tightened up the contest in the second half. Senior guard Tre Demps had the opportunity to break a 73-73 tie at the end of regulation. However, his last-second floater hit the back iron and the game went to overtime.

In overtime, the Cats quickly fell behind by 4 before two big threes by junior forward Sanjay Lumpkin and McIntosh gave NU a lead. Virginia

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Tech guard Justin Bibbs tied the game with a layup before McIntosh put the Cats ahead for good.

Lumpkin embodied the fighting spirit of the Cats on Tuesday, hitting important shots and most importantly, he held Virginia Tech’s leading scorer on the season, Zach LeDay, to just 2 points. Another pivotal play by Lumpkin came at the end of the game, when he knocked the ball away from Virginia Tech guard Seth Allen on the Hokies’ last possession.

“I thought Sanjay was a star, he made so many hustle plays throughout the game, he hit a huge three,” coach Chris Collins said. “The last couple possessions he was the guy on Allen.”

Allen put up big numbers for the second straight game, leading Virginia Tech with 25 points three days after he scored 23 points in the Hokies’ last tilt against UAB. Allen shot four-ofeight from 3-point range and had success on his drives to the basket, including a couple of nifty behind-the-back dribbles he employed to get by NU defenders.

McIntosh, NU’s leading scorer, provided crucial down the stretch with 13 of his 19 points coming in the second half and overtime.

Demps dominated the game early again, scoring the first 9 points of the night for the Cats three days after he scored 10 points in the first four minutes against New Orleans. He ended the night with 17 points.

Junior forward Nathan Taphorn also played a big role Tuesday, scoring 11 points and playing 21 minutes including many important minutes at the end of the game.

Virginia Tech provided a stiff challenge for the Cats with their shooting and offensive rebounding

abilities. The Hokies pulled down 14 offensive rebounds, half of which were by nabbed by highenergy forward Chris Clarke.

The game also served as a homecoming for graduate transfer Joey van Zegeren, who played for Virginia Tech last year before he transferred to NU for his final year of eligibility. Van Zegeren was in foul trouble all night and played only 14 quiet minutes, during which he scored 4 points.

This was a pivotal early-season game for the Wildcats because it was their first true road game and their last game against a power-five school until the start of Big Ten play Dec. 30.

The game is part of the annual Big Ten-ACC challenge, a three day event in which teams from each conference play each other.

“Quite frankly, the last two years in the Big Ten-ACC challenge we stunk, and we wanted to come out here and have a great showing,” Collins said. benjaminapelbaum2019@u.northwestern.edu

3-point shooting helps Cats sneak past Virginia Tech

By SAM KREVLIN

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In the Wildcats 81-79 win, the 3-point ball was both a blessing and a curse.

Northwestern (6-1) was all about the deep ball in Tuesday’s overtime win against Virginia Tech (4-3). The Cats took a whopping 14 shots from downtown in the first half, finishing the game with 26 total.

Although the team shot tremendously in the first half, NU was unable to maintain the same level of shooting in the second, forcing the Cats to go inside. However, in overtime, clutch 3s by sophomore guard Bryant McIntosh and junior forward Sanjay Lumpkin.

NU came into the game shooting 40 percent from 3-point range, one of the best in the Big

Ten. Despite shooting 10-of-26 from 3-point range, NU used deep shooting as an equalizer when it lost the lead early in overtime.

It was junior forward Nathan Taphorn who excelled from behind the arc shooting threeof-five from 3-point range.

Taphorn provided an outside threat, complementing the backcourt of McIntosh and senior guard Tre Demps.

Coach Chris Collins said Taphorn’s play, particularly late in the game, was crucial for the team.

“He’s a guy who hasn’t played that much,” Collins said. “He gave us huge minutes. Played all the minutes down the stretch. Made some big plays, and not just shots.”

It was Lumpkin’s 3-pointer in overtime that brought back confidence for the Cats. After giving up its first lead of the game since early in the first half, Lumpkin ended the run and

brought the Cats back within one. Lumpkin finished the game with 12 points.

“Every time we needed a big play he was the guy underneath,” Collins said.

Similarly, the Hokies shot their fair share of 3-pointers. For one of the worst 3-point shooting teams in the league, Virginia Tech shot 41 percent from beyond the arc.

Because of poor 3-point shooting in the second half, the Cats were forced to go inside.

NU only scored 6 points off 3-pointers in the second half. The Cats didn’t make their first 3-pointer in the second half until 8:26 left in the game when Taphorn drained a shot.

Two clutch overtime 3-pointers set up the game-winner for McIntosh, who drove strong down the left side of the lane with 27 seconds left to seal the deal for the Wildcats. samkrevlin2019@u.northwestern.edu

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So maybe you’re involved in a Secret Santa exchange, or there’s a wrapped gift with your name on it under your roommate’s desk — either way, you need to find a gift fast. But your brain is fried over finals and you just want to re-gift that Northwestern ornament you received from grandma when you first got your acceptance letter. To make your life easier, here’s a gift guide that your Northwestern friend(s) from are sure to love, customized for them by school: MEDILL — “Write More Good: An Absolutely Phony Guide” — $10.40 Get this satirical AP Style Book for your journalist friends with a sense of humor. This book features satirical tips that your friends can use to perfect their articles and avoid that infamous Medill F. It may even replace their real AP Style

Give your musically inclined friend a small thumb piano for a portable, hipster way to keep their fingers busy on the go. It’s always convenient to have someone that can break out in random song at any moment — especially during the holiday season.

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With the holidays fast approaching, we find ourselves caught up in the gift-giving frenzy once more. We often forget that giving to ourselves is a legitimate way to celebrate a year of hard work (read: procrastination and Netflix), and what better way to treat ourselves this Christmas than to make sure we stay on top of the hottest clothing trends. Don’t miss this invaluable chance to outshine all your beloved friends and family with your superior fashion intellect. Gain the extra edge you need to be the Gianni Versace in a group of Grinches with these fashion tips.

Item: Ugly Holiday Sweaters Verdict: Ahh, the beloved ugly sweater party, a staple this time of year. This is an excellent chance to convey your dedication to style.

Why wear an ugly sweater when you can tattoo a sweater silhouette onto your torso? The chicest way to rock the ugly sweater is to BE the ugly sweater.

Item: Timberland boots that every single person in your Introduction to Sociology class is wearing Verdict: Look, Timbs fresh from the shoebox aren’t exactly the most unique addition to your arsenal. They’re actually the least. That being said, they are practical, timeless, and any

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Item: Weird monotone oversized clothing Verdict: As much as we want it to be the holidays, it’s still #YeezySeason. It’s up to you to push the minimalism to the point of sartorial nihilism. Do as little as you could possibly do — look to Dobby the house-elf (rest in peace) for inspiration. A ripped potato sack and maybe a sock, if it’s a formal occasion, will do you just

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Item: Anything to hide the Freshman 15 Verdict/Solution: Do you remember that movie where Tim Allen became Santa Claus?

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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2015

A definitive ranking of the Top 25 holiday hits

By TIM BALK

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Northwestern looks spectacular in the snow. Frost clings to the spires of University Hall, Seabury Hall and Garrett Theological Seminary. Deering Meadow is layered in powder and white-blue lights hug the trees along Sheridan. And nothing is more magical than traipsing across campus with earbuds playing holiday tunes nestled beneath your winter hat.

Here’s a definitive ranking of songs for just those situations, or for blasting from speakers in your dorm room as you put up decorations, or for any situation that requires seasonal musical classics. I’m a traditionalist at heart, so I’ve mixed classic caroling hymns with some more contemporary tunes. Also included are the artists who recorded the best version of each song.

1. “Silent Night” — Nat King Cole Nat’s feathery voice gives the best Christmas carol a certain timeless resonance. It might not be the best choice to blast at your holiday party, but it should give a quiet night in the sorority or frat quad an air of pure holiday magic.

2. “Happy Xmas (War is Over)” — John Lennon John Lennon’s hopeful, sweet, sincere melody captures the spirit of the holiday season better than just about any other tune. Powerful but catchy and unpretentious, this is a classic.

3. “Silver Bells” — Dean Martin Martin’s sleepy, smooth rendition is a genuine masterpiece. Sure, it’s hard to shake the sense that this one’s about New York, but it works on a stroll down Sherman or Orrington too.

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4. “All I Want For Christmas Is You” — Mariah Carey This thing is a tour de force, a near-perfect Christmas anthem for the modern holiday party. Carey’s soaring vocals and an upbeat holiday melody make it more than easy to get beyond the hackneyed holiday romance lyrics.

5. “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” — Frank Sinatra This timeless classic cuts to the core of holiday season: those special moments with loved ones.

6. “Feliz Navidad” — Jose Feliciano It’s catchy as heck and more fun than just about any other song on this list. Is it a little annoying and repetitive? Maybe. Do I care? Nah. 7. “The Little Drummer Boy” — Bing Crosby Bing’s version is the best, and a must-have on any holiday playlist if only for Crosby’s “par-rum-pum-pum-pums.”

8. “The Chanukah Song” — Adam Sandler “Big Daddy,” “Billy Madison” and “Happy Gilmore” are all great, but this song is really Adam Sandler’s magnum opus. Go ahead, drink your gin and tonicah.

9. “Adeste Fideles” — Nat King Cole Again, Cole is the master, and his version of this Christmas hallmark is tremendous.

10. “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” — Andy Williams Williams’ stentorian bellow confirms what we already know: The best season of all is upon us.

13. “Winter Wonderland” — Rod Stewart and Michael Buble Simply a classic, and a nice little love song to boot.

14. “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas” — Johnny Mathis It’s true! Look out your dorm window!

15. “Sleigh Ride” — Johnny Mathis Mathis goes back-to-back. This is the ultimate winter tune, and as long as there’s snow on the ground it works. Coupled with a warm cup of hot chocolate, this song should brighten even the coldest winter day.

16. “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” — Band Aid 30 The classic got a revamp last year, and I recommend it over the original. It’s less tediously monotonous, and some of the ill-conceived, condescending-sounding lyrics from the original have been scrubbed.

17. “Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer” — Elmo and Patsy Sure, it’s a kid’s song, but college students should be able to relate nonetheless. After all, grandma had been drinking too much eggnog.

18. “O Little Town of Bethlehem” — Bing Crosby This is prime Christmas Eve listening. Also — replace Bethlehem with Evanston and it still works, kind of.

11. “Someday At Christmas” — Stevie Wonder Stevie Wonder crushes this song calling for peace.

19. “Snoopy’s Christmas” — Royal Guardsmen Somewhere buried here, mixed in with a catchy

out something crucial. Instead of deep diving into an hours-long conversation about your whole experience, pick a couple of highlights and then start talking about the food you ate. Everyone loves talking about food.

keys. Yes, Ryan Field is the greatest place to be on a Saturday. Yes, Justin Jackson carries balls. You’re welcome.

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tune and a kid-friendly storyline, is a nice holiday message.

20. “One Little Christmas Tree” — Stevie Wonder This is another Stevie Wonder gem, and a soulful one at that.

20. “Jingle Bell Rock” — Bobby Helms When I was quite young, my older brother told me that this song is the best ever written and, at the time, I took that seriously. I now realize that it’s bad, it’s not rock and that “dancing and prancing in jingle bell square” does not constitute quality lyricism. Whatever. I still love it.

21. “(There’s No Place Like) Home for the Holidays” — Perry Como Sources confirm that there is, in fact, no place like home for the holiday.

22. “Do You Hear What I Hear?” — Carrie Underwood Honestly, all I hear is drunk students wandering back to their dorms from a late-night visit to Burger King. But for real, Underwood brings this carol to life.

23. “Last Christmas” — Wham!

I’ll freely admit that this song is a disaster. I don’t care. It brings back those warm holiday memories.

24. “What Child Is This” — Tony Bennett Tony Bennett’s version of this classic Christmas carol is slow, meandering and powerful. It won’t get a ton of radio play, but it’s absolutely worth a listen.

25. “Ludacrismas” — Ludacris Ludacris always delivers. Always. timothybalk2018@u.northwestern.edu

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Too busy in the library studying. Next question, please.

but you can still totally impress that friend of yours who goes to school in California by saying that you haven’t even noticed the chill. This statement may or may not make you seem like a newly minted Midwesterner who eats icicles for breakfast. This may or may not be a good thing.

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It honestly hasn’t even been that cold yet this winter,

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By RACHEL YANG

daily senior staffer @_rachelyang

The holiday season is upon us, and along with it comes the inevitable routine of pretending to be happy about getting well-meaning but terrible Christmas presents. There’s the method of complimenting everything but the actual gift itself — “Oh my gosh I LOVE the packaging!” — the false promise of how much you’ll use it every day, and let’s not forget the classic combination of fake smile, crazy eyes and excessive nodding to feign enthusiasm.

But this year, with a guide of presents of what not to give anyone (unless this person is terrible or just has questionable taste), no one will have to repeat the charade. With this list in hand, you will be an expert gift-giver and actually get genuine enthusiasm from those on the receiving end.

Gifts to avoid giving: 1. “Coupons” I used to give my mom handmade coupons for things she could redeem like “one free hug” and “two hours of chores,” which seems cute but may I remind you that I did it for two years and stopped when I was 12. If you are past the age of 9, this kind of shenanigan is not going to fly anymore. Put some effort into it.

2. Candles, lotion, basically anything from Bath & Body Works

Holiday Mad Libs mood, I’d also like to get an internship at

Dear ____________________, MYTHOLOGICAL GIFT-GIVING BEING

This year, I’ve been a very _______________

____________________ for this ___________.

Wildcat. I got As in _______________ and

It would make my ______________ very proud,

_______________. Just kidding, I actually got

though I’d rather spend the ________________

______________________. That’s OK though,

_______________ with _______________ and

3. Something pointing out someone’s flaws A boy in my middle school made the genius choice of giving a girl he’d been dating for three months a Proactiv acne kit as a Christmas gift.

Rookie mistake there, bud. Unless you know them well or they actually requested it, giving someone anything involving the words “acne,” “slimming” or “diet” is the perfect recipe for a fight. Christmas is the time for joy and generosity, not for reminding people of their flaws/terrible life choices.

because I managed to make it to my _________

_______________ in _______________.

4. Anything you can find at The Home Depot Yes, we all need Windex and light bulbs, but actually giving someone any of these items sends the message that you find them so boring that when you’re with them you can only think about draining your bathtub.

Gifts of this variety say to someone, “I was in here anyways for a buy-5-get-100-free-hand-soap sale, so enjoy whichever product I liked the least and decided to give away. Happy holidays.” It’s a gift reserved only for second cousins and co-workers you kind of hate.

MYTHOLOGICAL GIFT-GIVING BEING

5. A present that is actually for you Getting your roommate that new rug you’ve been eyeing or snagging your significant other, who has no interest in musical theatre, two tickets to that play you’ve been dying to see is a low-key selfish move. Instead of making it seem like you only care about your own needs, try giving someone a gift that genuinely focuses on their interests or hobbies. weizheyang2018@u.northwestern.edu

ADJECTIVE

RIDICULOUSLY HARD CLASS

RIDICULOUSLY EASY CLASS

LETTER OF THE ALPHABET BETWEEN G-Z

EARLY HOUR

class for the first half of the quarter. Can’t vouch for the second half.

COMPANY YOU’D LIKE TO WORK AT

SEASON OF THE YEAR

FAMILY MEMBER

SAME SEASON OF THE YEAR

NAME OF FRIEND

VERB ENDING IN -ING

NAME OF CRUSH

TROPICAL PLACE

I’m not sure if ______________________ YOUR WILDCAT WELCOME FLING’S NAME

will __________ you a letter, so I’ll just ask for VERB

All I want for __________________ is

stuff for them. I think _____________________

a box of _________________, a date with

deserves a __________________ casserole, a

__________________________________,

______________________________________

___________________________, and a copy of

gift-card and a family-sized pack of __________

my guilty-pleasure, ______________________.

because I’m pretty sure ___________________

I also wouldn’t mind getting $_______________

doesn’t __________ every morning.

END OF THE YEAR HOLIDAY

FAVORITE CANDY

NAME OF THAT GIRL/GUY IN YOUR DISCUSSION SECTION YOU DREAM OF MAKING OUT WITH

PIECE OF CLOTHING YOU WEAR MULTIPLE TIMES WITHOUT WASHING

NAME OF TERRIBLE MID-00s-ROM-COM

RIDICULOUSLY HIGH NUMBER

to help pay off my student debt and another

SAME PERSON’S NAME

VEGETABLE YOU DON’T LIKE

STORE WHERE YOU USED TO BUY YOUR CLOTHES DURING MIDDLE SCHOOL

HYGIENIC PRODUCT

SAME PERSON’S NAME

VERB

That’s all for today, have a great ___________!

HOLIDAY

$_____________________ to pay for my apart-

Love,

ment’s utilities.

___________________

ANOTHER RIDICULOUSLY HIGH NUMBER

YOUR NAME

Since I feel like you’re in a giving

— Mariana Alfaro

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