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Tri-ing new things for the New Year The Ray hosts first indoor triathlon By Megan Deppen News Editor

Running a triathlon in Chicago’s frigid January temperatures probably didn’t make the cut on most students’ New Year’s resolutions. But Sunday morning, exercise enthusiasts and amateurs alike swam, cycled and ran in DePaul’s first indoor triathlon. “I can’t feel my legs,” senior journalism major Claire Edlund said as she walked from her stationary bike to the treadmill in the final leg of her first indoor triathlon. Twenty-two athletes in groups of five or six started with 10 minutes in the pool, followed by 30 minutes on a stationary bike, and 20 minutes on a treadmill. Compared to an outdoor triathlon, which is organized by distance, athletes on Sunday worked for the maximum distance in a designated time. Edlund gave high fives to the other athletes when she finished, and said she truly experienced “runner’s high” for the first time. “(Doing a triathlon) is something I’ve always wanted to do,” Edlund said. Edlund has been a runner since high school, and began biking and swimming in college. The triathlon was her chance to “put the three to the

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Senior Clare Edlund works through the final leg, a 20-minute treadmill run, at DePaul’s first indoor triathlon on Sunday. test,” she said. Jeff Cloud, a 1997 DePaul alumnus, stretched after running the treadmill portion, and said if he could, he would do the triathlon again to track his training progress for his first outdoor triathlon in June. “I was surprised by how many people there were,” Cloud said. “There was good attendance for the first year. It was a good age group.”

A variety of participants came to participate, including locals, alumni and students. Cloud was glad most participants were older than 21. “That was my impression — that it would be all young kids,” he said. Maxine Loh, a DePaul zumba instructor, liked the structure of the indoor triathlon because

See TRIATHLON, page 4

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Maxine Loh, DePaul zumba instructor, stretches after beating her personal record for an indoor triathlon.

Men’s basketball ‘Bench Mob’ brings energy By Colin Sallee Staff Writer

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From left to right: Peter Ryckbosch, Cory Dolins, David Molinari and Joe Hanel make up the self-proclaimed Bench Mob providing support and enthusiasm to their team.

As sophomore guard Billy Garrett Jr. blew past his defender toward the rim, he absorbed some contact while completing the play for an AND-1 opportunity. Instantly, four of his teammates at the end of the bench sprung into action. To celebrate the play, the four formed into a baseball diamond. One guy squatted and turned into a catcher, one the umpire. Another morphed into a batter, and of course, a pitcher got into position. They then simulated a pitch, getting hit in a very embellished and hilarious way, thus approving and appreciating what their teammate Garrett did on the court. The self-proclaimed Bench Mob comprised of four players primarily isn’t

just an obnoxious group of players looking to ruffle the feathers of referees and opposing players. The group junior Peter Ryckbosch, along with junior Cory Dolins, freshman Joe Hanel and junior David Molinari understood that their antics provide a consistent spark for the team. It’s a spark that has helped lead them to the top of the Big East with a 3-1 record. With the sudden surprise and joy surrounding the Blue Demons’ first place start in the Big East, the Bench Mob added another element in unifying the team. “We really just want to contribute to the team as best we can,” Dolins said. “Whatever we can do to provide our teammates with some positivity is what we’re going to do, and while we’re at it, why

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First Look INSIDE THIS ISSUE The DePaulia is the official student-run newspaper of DePaul University and may not necessarily reflect the views of college administrators, faculty or staff.

News

Opinions

Arts & Life

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New year, new laws

Thanks climate change

Twin Peaks Q&A

Going out strong

This year 220 new laws went into effect in Illinois. For a preview of several important laws to know about, see page 6.

Chicago’s artic-like temperatures are a sign that global warming is real, see page 12.

Cadien Lake James discusses the success of their local, Chicago band, see page 22.

Senior Jamee Crockett is healthy and playing his best basketball at DePaul, see back page.

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School of Design created within CDM By Brenden Moore News Editor

Design majors and professors alike will have a new home in the future, as the university approved the creation of a new School of Design within the College of Computing and Digital Media. The move comes after a vote of approval from the university’s Faculty Council at their meeting in December along with the go-ahead from university administration. The school will house programs ranging from graphic design and Web design to interactive design and social media design. According to interim provost David Miller, who also serves as the dean of the CDM, the reasons for the creation of a new school were both internal, as well as external. Internally, it provides a home for faculty who teach design, as well as giving more degree opportunities to students. Externally, “it provides a face to our program to the outside world.” “At the school at the Art Institute, they have visual communication, they have an undergraduate and graduate degree, IIT has a graduate program, UIC has a very significant design program and they’re called schools of design or departments of design,” said Dolores Wilber, a professor who teaches design. “And if we don’t have that kind of structure, we can’t compete

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In this file photo, game design students work in a CDM lab. The university is moving forward with plans to create a new School of Design in the College of Computing and Digital Media. well. And we can’t be a center of excellence in they that we want to be. It’s about how we advertise ourselves and present ourselves to the world.” Though the creation of the school was fairly seamless, the debate over the name of it proved quite heated. In the December Faculty Council meeting, members had to hold separate votes on the creation of the school, which passed easily, and the name of the school, which led to passionate debate. “Since the ‘design’ is a significant component in some

other programs (e.g., Art, Media, and Design, in the LAS college; or various design programs in The Theatre School), some in the council and in the university perceived the name for the new school in CDM to potentially result in confusion and perhaps negatively affect these other programs,” said Bamshad Mobasher, vice president and spokesman for the council. “That’s why there was significant debate on the name but not so much on the creation of the new school.” In a compromise, the council decided to vote on the name

‘Experience Design’, which still proved controversial, but ultimately passed. The recommendation was mute, however, as university administration decided to go with the original name of ‘design.’ Miller, citing a conflict of interest given his permanent position as Dean of CDM, removed himself from that discussion. “In the communication we received from the interim president and others in the administration, the primary reasons given for this action included the fact that the faculty of the new school where overwhelmingly in support of the

original name, and also concerns in the ability of the university and the college to property market and promote the new school using a name that is not standard relative to our competitors,” Mobasher said. According to Wilber, only about 30 percent of the faculty in the new school supported the compromise name. And despite the concerns that the school might draw from other departments offering design courses, Wilber is not worried. “I think we kind of see ourselves as the nexus, but we are completely happy to lead students to any design courses that are taking place in The Theatre School, communications school, any places,” she said. As part of a compromise with Faculty Council, the university will create a Web page that showcases design offerings across all departments. According to Wilber, the various different parties involved across the university are currently working on a memorandum of agreement in order to make that happen. “I think that any department or any college that is teaching their own classes in design will continue as such,” she said. “We will put together a Web page that annotates the different possible permutations for students, and that will be a way where students can decide.”

Children’s Memorial site lawsuit dismissed By Cristian Ianiello Contributing Writer

A lawsuit that blocked the redevelopment of the former Children’s Memorial Hospital site in Lincoln Park has been dismissed after months of arguing, clearing the way for construction to start on the long-vacant site. Neighborhood organizations, including the Park West Community Organization and Mid-North Association, filed the lawsuit last June, arguing over the decision to rezone and the potential negative affects on the community. Norm Wolfe, a Lincoln Park resident on Burling Street and a member of the Park West Community Organization, does not see major benefits to the community from building the new hospital at 200 feet. Wolfe explained how people moved to that neighborhood with the desire to live in a high rise and the new high rise, “tears at the very fabric of the neighborhood.” Wolfe and the opposing neighbors are not opposed to reasonable development. “We have a mix of residential and commercial development. We rely on those retail quarters for our shopping, but we think that

what they are planning for this development is too much for the neighborhood,” Wolfe said. The new site will include a loading dock for the purposed 1,500 feet if retail space and 100 parking spaces with an entrance and exit on Fullerton Avenue. “At DePaul you know that traffic is impossible on Fullerton, especially in the summer time. This is only going to make it worse,” Wolfe said. Park West Community Organization and Mid-North Association backed up their case with the purpose of zoning. “The purpose of zoning is to maintain consistency and character in the area and that is the main reason we challenged the case in a court of law,” Wolfe said. Wolfe said DePaul has succeeded in mixing commercial and residential development. “I think the way DePaul was built along Fullerton looks respectful of the neighborhood it was built in, over here is just not that way; I wish it looked more like DePaul” he said. Opposing parties like Ald. Michele Smith (43rd Ward) and six-year Starbucks employee Katie Wright said that the development of the hospital will bring revenue to the community and neighboring

businesses, the Starbucks Wright works at is directly across from the Children’s Memorial site. “When the hospital closed, my business in dollars went down about 35 percent” Wright said. Since the hospital closed down two years ago, Wright’s business has slowly been getting back to normal. “I have made up about 15 percent from when the hospital closed, but I am looking forward to the new business I will get from the development of the site,” she said. Wolfe seems to disagree with the affect the hospital has on neighboring businesses. “I have lived in the area for 28 years and Lincoln has consistently been a problem area of businesses coming and going. I would expect the retail space of the new location to have its own coffee shop, and food. My guess is they are going to be competing with existing businesses,” he said. Zoning is a process that is practiced widely in Chicago. Department Chair of Geography at DePaul Euan Hague said zoning is, “ a process that puts in place a set of guidelines and regulations in development.”. “The public is allowed to weigh in on the process in meetings, and the alderman votes on whether or

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A lawsuit halting redevelopment on the vacant hospital (pictured above) was thrown out by a judge last week. not to go through it,” he said. When developing a piece of property, one must abide by zoning laws, but it is possible to request a zoning change. “Zoning tells you what can be built on the site, the idea is to not have a slaughter house next to an apartment building,” Hague said. “It is to organize a city’s land.” The zoning laws in the area of the site cap the buildings at 65 feet, but the rezoning of the land allows the new building to be 200 feet high. “It is significantly higher, but personally given that site and where it is, I am not surprised. I think the city drags high end

development further North and the children’s hospital has the high power in the relatively wealthy neighborhood,” Hague said. Inconsistency in height and scale of the surrounding neighborhood has been an opposing argument but Hague said that, “aesthetics have nothing to do with it. Zoning is about how the land is used and what is built on the site. If the City Council agrees on 200 feet high it does not have to be pretty.” Zoning is an important part of urban planning, especially in Chicago; and Hague said, “It is the best system we have, but it is a system that is open to change.”

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DePaul students, alums compete in triathlon TRIATHLON continued from front page beginners like her could go at their own pace. “I always really wanted to do it,” Loh, the high school swimmer, spin classenthusiast, and frequent runner, said. “But I knew I would never train for the actual triathlon. My body wouldn’t be able to handle one.” Loh said her adrenaline fueled her through the race, and she beat all her personal records. “With everyone around me, I fed off their energy,” Loh said. “The triathlon got easier as I went through it.” Chris Nasti, assistant director of fitness and wellness for Campus Recreation, said some participants were experienced triathletes looking for something fun to do in the off-season. But the event also catered to beginners who wanted to try a triathlon. “The DePaul Triathlon is a very easy intro to the sport of triathlons,” Nasti said. Triathletes normally need expensive bikes, other equipment and a familiarity with swimming in open water. Nasti said the indoor triathlon eliminates those factors, giving all participants better chances of meeting their personal goals. Collin Wiersema, an experienced triathlete and DePaul alumnus who helped organize the triathlon, said the biggest challenge of any race is the mental obstacles. “I devote months to my training, so I know that my body is conditioned to compete,” Wiersema said. “On race day, your mindset has to be right for the vigorous race, otherwise you’ll suffer.” The challenge for participants on Sunday, Wiersema said, was working on stationary equipment. “You need to stay focused and push yourself in a different way than when you’re racing outside,” Wiersema said. “I wanted people to use this race as a way to get them to experience the sport of triathlons, (I hope participants) continue that enthusiasm and register for outdoor races in the summer.” The triathlon comes at a time when the Ray Meyer Fitness Center is swamped with its annual rush of people driven by their New Year’s “resolution-kick,” Scott

Vandermoon, senior assistant director of facilities, said. Some experienced users at the Ray complained about the crowded facilities. Regular user and DePaul senior Hiram Dejesus said the rush at the Ray was annoying. “The Ray is overcrowded, and there’s no gym etiquette. People don’t know how to properly use things and they take up equipment, sitting on their phones. (Working out after the new year) is a phase for most people,” Dejesus said. After her regular workout, senior Ariel Mitchell said she didn’t make a specific New Year’s resolution. “A lot of them die anyway before you get into them,” Mitchell said. For senior Emily Franks, going to the gym wasn’t about losing weight. Exercise gave her energy, and she wanted to improve her health by eating well and training for her dance company. The numbers at the gym, Franks said, typically fades after a month or two. “(Regular users of the Ray) think it’s good when it’s March, and no one is here. I think it’s a shame that people give up on such a good resolution,” Franks said. The hardest part for students, Vandermoon said, is committing to a fitness routine during the week. “Life takes over, and we get busy,” Vandermoon said. “School work, jobs, internships and organizations tend to take priority over wellness.” Students who successfully have an exercise routine carve it into their schedule, using the Ray’s flexible hours and variety of fitness offerings, Vandermoon said. For users looking to avoid the crowds, the slowest times at the Ray are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and from 9 p.m. until closing time, Vandermoon said. Have your ID ready and pack lightly, too. It also speeds up the process of checking in and getting a locker. Vandermoon said the Ray is always looking to engage students in popular fitness activities. Students can try out some popular classes on Jan. 14 at the Group Fitness Kick-Off from 6 to 8 p.m. on the basketball courts on the fourth floor. The classes are free and do not require an RSVP.

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Jeff Cloud, a 1997 DePaul graduate, raced to the finish line at DePaul’s indoor triathlon. Cloud is preparing for his first outdoor triathlon in June.

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Senior Claire Edlund fought the burn during the 30-minute bicycle portion of DePaul’s first indoor triathlon.

Rauner takes office today, faces immediate challenges Associated Press QUINCY, Ill. — Still speaking in campaign themes, Gov.-elect Bruce Rauner met cheering crowds at stops Saturday to thank supporters and ready taxpayers for a “transformation” on the way. The Republican, who will be sworn in as governor on Monday, was making more stops in a state fly-around he began a day earlier, bringing with him a celebratory mood and promises of “a big turnaround” in Springfield. He was accompanied by Evelyn Sanguinetti, the incoming lieutenant governor, and Leslie Munger, a suburban Chicago businesswoman who is Rauner’s choice to fill the comptroller’s post left vacant by the unexpected death last month of Judy Baar Topinka. “Transformation is coming. Special interest groups like the way things are going, and they’re going to try and hold on to that power from the lobbyists,”

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Bruce Rauner gives a thumbs up to a crowd at an event in Moline last Saturday. Rauner told a crowd in Quincy, a Mississippi River town and site of the sixth Lincoln-Douglas debate in 1858. “We’re going to take them on. I can stand up to these groups like they’ve never been stood up to before.”

Rauner, who’s never held elective office, defended his position that critics have called anti-union, saying he’s against conflicts-of-interest in which union leaders cut deals with politicians. And he said he is

“never going to apologize” for being a wealthy and successful businessman despite derision from opponents. After campaigning against an extension of incumbent Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn’s

four-year income-tax surcharge, which lawmakers allowed to expire this month, he has been playing up the budget mess in Springfield in recent weeks, contending it is worse than he had anticipated. “Boy, it’s horrible,” Rauner said at his first stop of the day, in Maryville, about 18 miles northeast of St. Louis. “ I knew it was bad when we started the campaign, but now that we’ve gotten inside and started looking ... they’re putting bills in drawers, and they’re not paying.” Munger, an unsuccessful candidate for state representative last fall, will be appointed after Rauner is sworn in on Monday. She told the southwestern Illinois crowd that she will “call out the budget games that have put our state on a path to fiscal insolvency” and will explore an often-discussed proposal to combine the jobs of state comptroller and treasurer.

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ELECTION PREVIEW City of Chicago 2015 Mayoral Election

Bob Fioretti

Rahm Emanuel

• Alderman of 2nd Ward since 2007

• Mayor of Chicago since 2011

• Voted for $13 minimum wage hike, but supports increase to $15 per hour

• Pushed through $13 per hour minimum wage increase.

• Supports an elected school board

• Does not support an elected school board

• Would implement a 1 percent commuter tax on those who work in the city, but live in the the suburbs in order to shore up money for city pensions •Would extend the moratorium on school closings indefinitely until a long term CPS facilities plan is designed with parent and community input, as well as put an indefinite moratorium on further charter school expansion • Seeks to reform the Tax-increment financing (TIF) process Photo courtesy of Artistmac | FLICKR

Can we really afford another four years of a mayor who ignores the voices that matter most in education? Students, parents and teachers should not be shut out of the debate in favor of a few handpicked representatives that merely parrot his platform. We need a new direction at CPS, and voters will have their say this February.

Bob Fioretti (D)

• Supports expanding Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education at dozens of schools by training 1000 teachers over the next five years with the goal of tripling the number of students who receive STEM credentials by the end of 2018. • Strong gun control proponent, passed some of the strongest restrictions in the country • Chicago has achieved an all-time visitation record under the mayor’s leadership

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Now is not the time to turn back the clock on all this progress. Now is not the time to let politics back in and block the path to success Our progress over the past four years is plain to see, like a report card on a refrigerator. Now our job is to keep working so more Chicago students can succeed for the rest of their lives.

Rahm Emanuel (D)

Chuy Garcia • Cook County Commissioner since 2011 • Supports increase in minimum wage to $15 per hour • Supports an elected school board • Would open more public schools instead of expanding charter schools • Would pull back testing to the bare minimum required by law as students are “over-tested and under-educated” • Would encourage an expansion of neighborhood policing that allows police to know and understand their constituencies

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“The Emanuel education agenda has always been about increasing private profits for his friends and campaign contributors. He sold our children’s future to Goldman Sachs and allowed campaign contributor Deborah Quazzo to make millions from her position on the Board of Education. It is clear that private profit drives the Emanuel education train while the people of Chicago are merely passengers.”

Chuy Garcia (D)

Upcoming dates •Jan. 20 – DePaul SGA Meet the Candidates Event, 6 p.m. The Theater School lobby • Jan. 24 – Chicago Woman’s Mayoral Forum

• Feb. 24 – Election Day • April 7 – Election Runoff (top two advance if no one receives more than 50 percent of the vote)

•January 21– 2nd Ward debate, 6:30 p.m. DePaul University Commons • January 27 – 43rd Ward debate, 6:30 p.m. DePaul Student Center Information compiled by BRENDEN MOORE | THE DEPAULIA

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Several new laws go into effect with new year By Danielle Harris Copy Editor

The start of a new year entails more than kisses at midnight or the popping of champagne—it also marks the induction of newly passed laws. On Jan. 1, 220 new Illinois state laws went into effect. These regulations range from permitting universities and the Department of Agriculture to conduct research on hemp to updating the proper procedure for disposing of grease oil. While many of these laws are irrelevant to the average citizen, it is still interesting—and occasionally useful—to be educated on the new state laws. One law in particular will have a direct impact on many Illinoisans: Cigarettes are now legally defined as litter in the state of Illinois. This means that the smokers outside the SAC would be wise to ensure that their cigarette butts are properly disposed of instead of flicking them onto the street. On top of this change in definition, littering now has a minimum mandatory fine of $50. Madison Lynam, a DePaul sophomore, agreed with the increase of consequences for littering. “I think this law is a great step forward, especially for the city of Chicago. When there are a lot of cigarette butts on the ground, it can be distracting from the beautiful city we live in,” Lynam said. Though the crackdown on smoking may upset some citizens, not all of the new laws spell bad news. One that has had an overwhelmingly positive response is the proposal to increase the speed limit on

By Megan Deppen News Editor

Fr. Holtschneider returns from sabbatical After juggling interim provosts, deans and a president last year, DePaul welcomed back President Rev. Dennis H. Holtschneider from his five-month sabbatical in Boston. Last summer, Holtschneider returned to his alma mater, Harvard University, to teach higher education policy, to write and deliver papers, to chair boards and task forces and to vacation with friends and family. Sabbatical is a period of paid leave for college faculty to study or travel. Over his sabbatical, Holtschneider was also named chair of the Ascension Board of Directors, the largest Catholic nonprofit healthcare system. Interim President Patricia O’Donoghue, reassured audiences in September that the high number of interim positions would not harm the university’s goals. Over his sabbatical, Holtschneider said he reviewed 105 applications for the provost position, but after the break, he was glad to be back.

DePaul recognized for community engagement DePaul is one of 11 universities to

Illinois tollways and highways from 60 to 70 miles per hour. Although the law has been officially passed by the state, this does not mean it went into effect the second the clock struck midnight on Jan. 1. Wendy Abrams, a tollway spokeswoman, spoke to the Chicago Tribune about the potential speed increase. “There are multiple steps in the process,” Abrams said. In other words, do not assume that the tollway and highway speed limit will be 70 miles per hour any time soon. Alyssa Rehn, a sophomore at Harold Washington College, supports the speed limit increase. “I drive home to Rockford on the Kennedy pretty often, and most drivers were already going that fast,” Rehn said. “I’m glad I don’t have to worry about getting ticketed for a driving at a reasonable tollway speed.” The speed increase is not the only new law that could be considered overdue. For example, up until Jan. 1 the Illinois Department of Public Health was legally required to inform public schools the name of any child diagnosed with HIV/AIDS. This obligation has now been repealed. Another seemingly late law “strips parental rights from fathers when the child is conceived by sexual assault.” This means it took until 2015 to pass legislation preventing sexual assaulters from obtaining parental rights of their children. To prevent a future ticket or to simply know one’s rights, it is best to stay educated and up-to-date on the laws citizens are expected to follow. After all, it could save you money, time and stress.

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The Illinois House of Representatives during a special session last week. Members voted on legislation to set a 2016 special election for office of comptroller, one of many laws passed over the past year.

Here are the highlights for new laws in Illinois this year:

• Illinois speed limit on highways increased to 70 mph.

• Cigarettes are legally defined as litter and will bring a minimum $50 fine to careless smokers.

• Persons convicted of sexual assault are now prevented from obtaining parental rights over their children.

NewsBRIEFS receive the Community Engagement Classification for 2015. The recognition comes from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, a Bostonbased independent policy and research center. “It is a privilege to be recognized again for the deep networks that connect DePaul University with the city of Chicago, and for our public service mission,” President Rev. Dennis H. Holtschneider said. According to a report, DePaul students deliver more than 500,000 hours of documented community service annually. The New England Resource Center for Higher Education recognized DePaul in 2006 as a first class-level institution for its engagement with local, regional, national and global communities.

Four candidates left on 43rd Ward Ballot Two contenders for the 43 ward alderman election were dropped by the Election Board Jan. 5 because of an insufficient number of petition signatures. Incumbent Ald. Michele Smith, Jen Kramer, Caroline Vickrey and Jerry Quandt are the official candidates remaining. Steve McClellan, a young first-time candidate, runs a small video production company and worked at the Board of Trade. Though he didn’t garner enough signatures, he filed as a write-in candidate and will continue to campaign. “I know the likelihood of running

your first time is slim to none to win, but I thought to myself, name recognition and getting your feet wet,” McClellan said.

DePaul enacts strict U-Pass fraud protection In an email sent to students last week, the DePaul U-Pass Team informed students of efforts by CTA to prevent fraudulent use of the U-Pass. “Misuse of the U-Pass or use of the U-Pass by someone other than the eligible cardholder will result in confiscation of the U-Pass and suspension of the student’s participation in the U-Pass Program for up to a year,” the statement said. According to the email, CTA has confiscated U-Passes not matching the picture profile of the cardholder. “If (a student’s) card is lost or stolen, (the student) is strongly encouraged to immediately report the incident to the IDCard office to assist in protecting against fraud,” the statement said.

Oak Forest campus closes After 17 years, a spike in online enrollment closed the DePaul Oak Forest suburban campus. Between 2003 and 2014, enrollment dropped from 210 to 48 students and from 1,000 to 200 credit hours. More online class offerings explain the drop of enrollment, Interim Provost David Miller said in a statement. Since 2003, online class offerings have

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Fr. Dennis Holtschneider is back after a quarter-long sabbatical. more than doubled across the university. Eleven percent of university classes are online, and half of all School of New Learning students are enrolled in online classes. The campus was opened to provide classes for non-traditional students. Analysts followed enrollment trends and decided not to renew its lease in the Oak Forest shared office building.

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DITCHING ON A DIME: A breakdown of the costs of skipping When DePaul announced Tuesday night the university would open Wednesday despite frigid temperatures, many students expressed their dismay, especially on social media. Some students may have taken a selfinposed cold day Wednesday or Thursday, choosing to stay warm in their apartments rather than fight the elements for class. But what did skipping that class to watch Netflix really cost you? Undergraduate figures are based on the current freshman and sophomore tuition rate for a 16 credit-per-quarter class load, and graduate rates are based on tuition rates for once-weekly, four credit classes.

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A single twice-weekly class costs:

$143.29

A once-weekly class costs:

$286.58

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CAMPUS CRIME REPORT : Jan. 1 - Jan. 6 LINCOLN PARK CAMPUS 1 4

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LINCOLN PARK CAMPUS JAN. 2 1) A public intoxication report was filed for a person in the 2400 Sheffield parking lot.

JAN. 4 2) A possession of cannabis report was filed for an offender

at Corcoran Hall. Offender was taken into custody by Chicago Police.

JAN. 5 3) A criminal trespass to real property report was filed for a

vagrant that went into the Deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office in the Student Center.

4) A burglary report was filed for items missing from a room in Clifton-Fullerton Hall.

JAN. 6 5) A theft report was filed for an unattended wallet taken from

the menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s locker room in the Ray Meyer Fitness Center.

6) A smell of marijuana report was filed for a room in Sanctuary Hall. No drugs were found.

LOOP CAMPUS JAN. 2 8) A criminal trespass report was filed for two subjects asked to leave for inappropriate behavior in the DePaul Center.

JAN. 3 9) A harassment report was filed for a faculty member

7) A smell of marijuana report was filed for a room in Corcoran

receiving inappropriate phone calls.

Hall. No drugs were found.

JAN. 6 10) A theft report was filed for an unattended backpack taken from a room in the DePaul Center.

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DePaul professor remembered for talent, storied career By Grant Myatt Managing Editor

Accomplished theater artist and DePaul assistant professor Julia Neary died Saturday, Jan. 3, after a long battle with cancer, The Theatre School announced. She was 50 years old. Neary spent more than 14 years teaching at DePaul starting as an adjunct faculty member and then spent the last four as an assistant professor of acting and movement. Neary was a student herself at The Theatre School who graduated in 1990 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting. She continued to receive graduate level credit at the University of Utah in the school’s Integrated Movement Studies program. Barry Brunetti, the head of the theater arts program at The Theatre School who knew Neary for about 15 years, remembered her as a “remarkable artist and an equally remarkable human being.” “Julia was a multi-talented, dynamic and complex individual who, since beginning her

teaching career at The Theatre School, gave 100 percent and then some to not only her students, but to other faculty and staff who sought her advice and help,” Brunetti said. “Just being around her was an experience in and of itself.” The Theatre School will dedicate their 2014-15 season to Neary to “honor her spirit of collaboration, dedication, and passion for great work.” “Julia brought many extraordinary qualities to The Theatre School — her expertise, her talent, her sense of humor, and her deep care for and dedication to each and every one of her students,” The Theatre School Dean John Culbert said. “She will be deeply missed.” Neary was a well-known actress and artist in the tight-knit Chicago theater community who had worked at countless local theaters, including Steppenwolf, Lookingglass, Victory Gardens, About Face and more. She received a Joseph Jefferson Award for Best Supporting Actress in Famous Door’s

production of Ghetto, a show she also choreographed. Her contributions didn’t stop as an actress. She also adapted three novels for the stage, and had numerous television and film credits, including “’Early Edition’, ‘The Untouchables’, ‘The Break Up’, ‘Black Days’, ‘Samaritan’, ‘Four/Four’, ‘Jack Slash’, ‘Etchings’, ‘Thanks Mom!’, and ‘I Think Not.’” Neary’s family in conjunction with the school has announced the formation of the Julia Neary Scholarship Fund to continue her legacy, as well as help support Theatre School students. Contributions can be mailed to the attention of Dean John Culbert, The Theatre School at DePaul University, 2350 N. Racine Ave., Chicago, IL 60614. Gifts can be made out to The Theatre School at DePaul University, noting the Julia Neary Memorial Scholarship Fund. A public memorial will be hosted at The Theatre School building Jan. 24 at 10 a.m. in the Fullerton Stage Theatre.

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Julia Neary passed away last week after a long battle with cancer. She was a professor at DePaul for 14 years along with her professional work.

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Nation &World

‘BLACK LIVES MATTER’

A Q&A with a youth leader in Chicago’s police violence protests By Kevin Gross Nation & World Editor

The nation looked on as the indictment decisions for the police officers responsible in the deaths of African-Americans Mike Brown and Eric Gardner came out on Nov. 24 and Dec. 3. “No indictment.” Outcry has since ensued from all sides of the issue, as everyday citizens expressed their solidarity with police officers or the AfricanAmerican community. Protests and demonstrations ensued in December 2014 throughout major locales in the United States, and Chicago was no exception. Men of Vision and Empowerment (MOVE), a DePaul organization concerned with issues of African-American education, humanization and empowerment, became heavily involved with speaking and organizing during many of the December anti-police violence protests. The DePaulia interviewed Elijah Obasanya, one of the officers of MOVE, to discuss MOVE’s role in the demonstrations and to gain some insight on topics of discrimination and race relations, which extend even beyond issues of police brutality. The DePaulia: What was MOVE’s role at the police violence protests, and what did you speak about to protesters? Elijah Obasanya: Anonymous sponsored, specifically, the March of Anger and invited us to speak there. (Members of MOVE were featured speakers at this event.) We saw a lot of people there that whom we had been seeing at demonstrations throughout the month of December. I took a direct approach (when speaking) in that I believe that discrimination is a problem that America and its systems create and perpetuate, affecting a lot of aspects of people’s lives. It’s well researched that people with an African-American name are less likely to be hired. That’s only one of many consequences in the ripple effect that discrimination and stereotyping can create. When we hear the phrase “Black Lives Matter” we often literally think about “lives,” but it also goes deeper than just that. We have economic structures that don’t often treat people in AfricanAmerican neighborhoods as “people.” When it comes to things even as simple as groceries we can see problems such as food deserts disproportionately affecting African-Americans. It really goes beyond just the police issue. No doubt that is a very important issue, but black marginalization goes far beyond that.

DP: Many policies have been proposed to address acts of African-American discrimination, but what can be done to address the actual stereotypes and negative tropes that some hold of AfricanAmericans? EO: There are many people who really don’t know the full extent of discrimination, and some of them may not want to know. Such people just find it easier to live in a society that appears peaceful, even though we may not be properly addressing some of the negative issues going on. They might say, “Racism is not really happening the way others chalk it up to be,” and might try to justify some of the events going on today through some reasoning different than the acknowledgement that discrimination is still alive and well in society. It’s not necessarily that many people actively participate in acts of discrimination; it’s just that ignorance allows it to continue. Some may prefer to think that equality exists and that all challenges have been overcome in the modern era. But for AfricanAmericans that’s not the case. For women, that’s not the case. For Latinos, homosexuals and other minority groups, that’s not the case. I can’t say that there is a concrete answer on how to confront people who remain blissfully ignorant towards such issues of inequality. But taking our role, for example, I hope that by demonstrating publicly and portraying a respectful show of black empowerment, we are confronting some people who may be blind to such issues. DP: What were your thoughts on the support that the AfricanAmerican community received from white Americans and other racial groups? EO: You always have to acknowledge the realities of the situation. The white middle class holds not just a large portion of America’s wealth and power; they’re a huge portion of our total population. It’s definitely great to see support from such groups of people. The thing we liked about that is that it sparks a unity, and African-Americans need that, seeing how we are definitely a numerical minority. These protests have, in general, brought different groups of people together. In recent history, I can’t say that there have been many instances in which such broad groups of people united for such a focused cause. We see there are other issues in America such as misogyny, marginalization of Arab Americans or other such

People demonstrate at Michigan Ave. on the Day of Anger march, Dec. 13.

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issues, and the spirit should extend towards other problems. We’ve obviously received a lot of support from other groups and we need to remember to help other minorities with their endeavors too. DP: How would you characterize the thoughts that police officers hold regarding these recent demonstrations? EO: One thing specifically about these African-American demonstrations is that they are not about being “anti-police.” I’ve spoken to quite a few of the police officers who were (at the protests), and some of them admitted to agreeing with what we thought and wished they could join in had it not been for the badge they were wearing. Police departments impose these expectations on officers where you have to be all-ornothing in agreement with the forces’ practices. It’s almost like a fraternity comparison — you can’t rat out one of your brothers for wrongdoing, say, if they may have raped somebody. People feel a duty to protect those who are next to them, even though that may perpetuate larger issues. With the police issue, you can’t be unfairly oriented against police officers; you have to be oriented against the system that perpetuates and permits damaging actions. What drives me personally — and this is actually very settling to me — is that I think a lot of people have anger but they don’t have hate. There’s a difference here. You can take anger and channel it through love and courage toward change; hatred cannot necessarily be channeled in the same way. Hatred only draws more hatred. So you have to show love for the victims (of police violence), love for others demonstrating and even love for officers in the hope that they may conduct themselves in a better manner and acknowledge their system’s wrongdoings.

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DePaul junior Elijah Obasanya speaks at the demonstration.

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People participate in a "die-in" during the march. DP: The Gardner and Brown decisions seemed to push the brutality problem to the forefront of American discussion. Do you think that these cases and the following public outcry help get us more steps in the correct direction? EO: These cases are obviously tragic, but I have been really appreciative of the public outcry coming from many steps of life besides just marginalized

African-Americans. I just hope the outcry doesn’t end. The first step is to acknowledge that problems are there, and then you have to move towards solving it. I think it’s safe to say that many more people acknowledge that brutality is actually an important problem, but popular momentum has to be preserved for systemic change to occur.

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An Interview later

A look at Korean diplomacy after the movie hacking scandal By Jackson Danbeck Contributing Writer

As Sony planned to release its North Korea critical film “The Interview,” — which depicts the fictional death of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un — a mysterious group calling themselves the Guardians of Peace hacked into Sony’s computers in late November 2014 and leaked three films, including “The Interview.” The act led to renewed tensions between the two countries that intensified with the release of a plethora of confidential Sony information, such as emails, to the public. In December, before the official release of the film, the Guardians of Peace demanded that Sony not release “The Interview.” If Sony chose to continue with the release, the hackers threatened to attack the malls and movie theaters where the movie would be screened. Sony initially canceled the theater release of “The Interview” while under pressure from theater chains located in the threatened malls. However, they later chose to release the film online and in select theaters. Many, including the U.S. government, suspect the hack was North Korea’s doing, following their criticism of “The Interview” during the summer. The FBI announced in January that it had substantial proof that North Korea was behind the

Sony hack. While the FBI hasn’t released their findings, historical patterns point to North Korea. “What the FBI is basing themselves on is that they’ve got a track record of other hacking incidents that have footprints and fingerprints by the way it was done,” Richard Farkas, a political science professor, said. “So this was done the North Korean way.” Following the FBI announcement, President Obama stated that sanctions would be applied to key parts of the North Korean government who were suspected of involvement in the hacking. According to the New York Times, 10 government officials and the state intelligence agency were included on this list. Sanctions have traditionally been an effective soft-power weapon against North Korea. “It’s just like if your bank account is frozen, then you can’t write a check, you can’t buy anything,” Jin Choi, associate professor at the Driehaus College of Business, said. Yet sanctions can have counterproductive ramifications. “If you’re in that situation, how would you carry out your economic activity?” asked Professor Choi. “You become more underground and more illegal.” Tensions have remained prevalent since the Korean Armistice Agreement of 1953, which ended the active fighting of the Korean War. The United States, who came to the defense

of South Korea, has remained a staunch ally since the war, standing in direct opposition to North Korea and its threatening rhetoric. However, it is important to note that the agreement only ended active hostilities; the North and South never subsequently signed an official peace treaty. “As far as North Korea is concerned, they are still at war with South Korea and the U.S. because the U.S. was the lead nation in the U.N. forces that came to the aid of South Korea,” Choi said. “After 65 years, North Korea still thinks the war is going on.” Of major concern to the United States and the Western world is North Korea’s nuclear weapons program, when in 2009 a nuclear missile was successfully tested. “The U.S., South Korea and the rest of the Western world is looking at it as a provocative act,” Choi said. “Once they make nuclear weapons, they are going to export to other hostile countries.” Yet North Korea’s decision to make such weapons is not without reason. “They were saying they were trying to defend themselves against other nations with nuclear weapons like the U.S.; we are only to be equal to the threats, not necessarily to the threats of other parts of the world,” Choi said. Although the spotlight often falls between the United States and North Korea, the United States has a vested interest in

RICHARD VOGEL | AP

A movie theater in Los Angeles showcases "The Interview," a film criticizing North Korea that was subject to international scrutiny. South Korea. “The key is our relationship with South Korea,” Farkas said. “On the one hand, the enemy of my enemy is my friend, so the fact that the South and the North confront one another means that South Korea and the United States should be on the same page.” But the relationship isn’t so black and white. “The reality, though, is politics in South Korea is a bit embarrassing for those people who want to make the case that its democratic. It has some very undemocratic features,” Farkas said. “So given that’s the case, you can’t run up on the flag pole very easily, that South Korea is democratic and North Korea is

the opposite, and that’s why we are friends with South Korea.” China, North Korea’s traditional major ally, has started to distance itself. “China’s turned a corner,” Farkas said. “China has a series of interests in sustaining a relationship with the West, especially in terms of marketing and goods. North Korea then is just a problem and an embarrassment.” And as expected, one who is cornered can act quite desperately and unpredictably. “The only thing that is threatening about North Korea is that they’re so simplistic about some things that they are a bit unpredictable,” Farkas said.

Militants attack sites in Paris, murder satirical newspaper employees Associated Press For three days, two al-Qaida-linked brothers and an associate who seized a kosher grocery, terrorized France and shook the world. The Kouachi brothers allegedly carried out the massacre of 12 people at satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo, while their associate is suspected of killing a policewoman and wounding a street sweeper. On Friday, they hunkered down with hostages in separate sieges that ended in a blaze of gunfire and explosions. A chronology of the terror. WEDNESDAY, Jan. 7: —Masked gunmen shouting “Allahu akbar!” storm the Paris offices of Charlie Hebdo at noon during an editorial meeting. They head straight for the paper’s editor, Stephane Charbonnier, killing him and his police bodyguard. With military-style precision, they go on to slaughter seven other journalists, a maintenance worker and a visitor. —Making their escape in a black car, the gunmen pause to kill a Muslim police officer, shooting him in the head as he writhes on the ground. —France raises its terror alert system to the maximum — Attack Alert — and bolsters security with thousands of extra soldiers and officers to guard media offices, places of worship, transport and other sensitive areas. —French police identify three suspects: The two brothers, Cherif Kouachi, 32, and Said Kouachi, 34, and a suspected accomplice, 18-year-old Mourad Hamyd.

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Millions have gathered in rallies across the globe to honor the victims of the attacks. A witness quotes the gunmen as saying: “You can tell the media that it’s al-Qaida in Yemen.” —Hamyd turns himself in at a police station in Charleville-Mezieres, a town in France's eastern Champagne region. —Heavily armed police move into the city of Reims, also in Champagne, apparently searching for the Kouachi brothers. THURSDAY, Jan. 8: —Police release photos of the Kouachi brothers amid fears they will strike again. SWAT teams backed by helicopters hunt for them in the Picardie region north of Paris. Nine people, suspected members of the brothers’ entourage, are detained for

questioning in several regions. —Fears of a backlash against France’s large Muslim community are heightened when grenades and gunfire hit a mosque overnight in the city of Le Mans, southwest of Paris. No one is in the building at the time and no one injured. —An assailant opens fire on a police officer in a pre-dawn shooting on the southern edge of Paris, killing her and injuring a nearby street sweeper. The suspect is identified as Amedy Coulibaly. —Police swarm a gas station in the northern Aisne region where the Kouachi brothers are reportedly spotted. —Four leading French imams and the Vatican issue a joint statement denouncing the Charlie Hebdo massacre.

FRIDAY, Jan. 9: —French Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve says an operation is underway to detain the brothers in Dammartinen-Goele, about 40 kilometers (25 miles) northeast of Paris. —The brothers are cornered with a hostage inside a printing house. Security forces backed by a convoy of ambulances stream into the small industrial town. Helicopters hover above. Schools go into lockdown and town residents are told to stay inside their houses. —A gunman takes hostages at a kosher grocery on the eastern edge of Paris, wounding several people. Police say the hostage-taker is armed with an automatic rifle and there are multiple hostages and wounded. —A police official identifies the gunman as Coulibaly. Police release his photo and that of a suspected female accomplice, Hayat Boumddiene, calling them “armed and dangerous.” —Police link Coulibaly to the Kouachi brothers. —Just before 5 p.m., the Kouachi brothers came out from the printing plant with guns blazing, a French police official said. They were killed and their hostage was freed. —Minutes later, police storm the Paris kosher grocery in another eruption of gunshots and explosions. Coulibaly and at least four hostages are killed. Fifteen hostages are freed. — A member of al-Qaida’s branch in Yemen says the group directed the attack on Charlie Hebdo.

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Opinions

Snow coats Navy Pier in Chicago on Jan. 8. Dangerously cold air has sent temperatures into the single digits around the United States, with wind chills even lower.

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The danger of Chiberia’s polar vortex By Parker Asmann Copy Editor

Fifty degree-days in December, bike riding in winter and bone-chilling temperatures brought in with the new year. Some might write this off as the usual unpredictable weather that often greets Chicago’s citizens. But what if this is just the start of the climate change we’ve all been talking about? Climate change has been a hot topic in global politics and policymaking for the better part of the last 30 years. With the evidence regarding climate change being strikingly one-sided, the question of whether climate change is real is no longer relevant. And though the debate will likely persist, the conversation needs to shift toward what the potential fallout will be, and what actions need to be made to counteract the indisputable change. The Environmental Protection Agency, (EPA) closely monitored the rise of global carbon emissions from fossil fuels. These numbers have significantly increased since

1900. Between 1900 and 2008, the EPA concluded that emissions increased by more than 16 times as much. However, between 1990 and 2008, those numbers have increased by only 1.5 times. Global greenhouse gas emissions can be broken down into a variety of different categories that refer to the different activities that promote these emissions. From energy supply and land use, to agriculture and transportation, fossil fuel combustion remains at the top of the charts as the source of the majority of carbon dioxide emissions. The United States sits among the top three countries emitting the most carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Mark Potosnak, assistant professor of environmental science and studies at DePaul University, has many concerns regarding the weather, but he cautions students and Chicago residents to dig deeper into the matter. Although admittedly not an expert in the field of climate change, his extensive studies in earth system science have made him quite knowledgeable about several aspects of climate change. “Climate change is widely recognized

to be a serious problem facing our global society,” Potosnak said. “Effectively communicating the scientific, political and ethical dimensions of climate change is very tricky.” Many arguments have been proposed to explain the change in our climate and confront the one-sided scientific consensus about climate change. From mentioning that climate change has occurred before, that the sun is the cause of climate change or that there really is no general consensus on who is contributing to global warming, the reasons are many and valid. However, scientific work helps combat these assumptions. The fifth Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report stated, with 95 percent confidence, that humans were in fact the main cause of the current global warming. Although it can be disputed that the consensus of countless scientists doesn’t exactly equate to scientific evidence, the numbers are quite telling nonetheless. “As Earth warms through climate change, scientists predict that extreme weather such as floods and droughts will

be more frequent,” Potosnak said. “In affluent countries like the United States, these extreme events can lead to loss of life. In developing countries, these events are often catastrophic.” While Chicago’s residents are already well aware of the erratic weather patterns that seem to be a common occurrence, that doesn’t exclude them from needing to be aware of these climate changes. Whether it is a heat wave in the middle of July or another polar vortex similar to last winter, Chicago residents must be alert, for all of Chicago’s safety. Debating over whether climate change is something worth worrying about should be placed on the backburner, while solutions to combat the warming need to take center stage. The possible implications of how climate change can potentially harm countries around the world and their citizens is reason enough to take the topic seriously. “We should realize that many people on Earth live in marginal conditions, and extreme weather can be the difference between difficult and fatal,” Potosnak said.

Prisoner torture: The hypocritical standard By Sam Schwindt Contributing Writer

The Senate Select Committee on Intelligence released a report on Dec. 9, 2014, regarding the “Enhanced Interrogation” techniques used by the CIA during the Bush-era. This report, championed by committee chair Dianne Feinstein, condemned the CIA for its use of torture under the guise of national security, which purportedly did not result in actionable information. The report is, altogether, disturbing. The United States government condoned the use of torture techniques that revealed a shocking level of barbarity. According to the Senate report, at least one prisoner was subjected to more than a week without sleep, during which he was forced to stand in stress positions. Some prisoners were also repeatedly water-boarded; a series of “near drownings.” Are we any different from our enemies if we engage in and sup-

port ineffective barbaric interrogation techniques all in the name of national security? If we use it on our prisoners, is it OK for them to use it on those of us they capture? Torture is a complicated and controversial issue. Some argue that the CIA was justified in its use of enhanced interrogation techniques because it produced information vital to the safety of our nation —information that would otherwise remain unknown. Hypothetically speaking, is it OK to torture an individual suspected of setting a bomb in a large metropolitan city in order to potentially prevent the event? On the surface, it seems reasonable. Countless, innocent lives could be saved. Yet, Feinstein and members of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence concluded that torture is ineffective and violates our most basic principles as a nation. Thus, torture is never acceptable regardless of circumstance. In sharp contrast, the Republican rebuttal to the report

stated that the use of torture was an effective method for gathering information. In other words, the means justified the ends. The use of torture is now a bipartisan issue; Republicans defend it, and Democrats oppose it. How do we discern the truth? Which report is based on facts and not suppositions? Without a doubt, trust the Senate intelligence report, spearheaded by a Democratic chairperson and supported by the majority of Democrats. The reasons are clear. Torture is wrong. Torture is barbaric. Torture violates all that makes us human. Some might argue that the report is biased because its No. 1 champion, Feinstein, remains a vocal critic of the Bush-Cheney administration. The report does condemn those who allowed the torture to continue, namely former President George Bush and former Vice President Dick Cheney. Though the CIA deceived the White House, those in power are ultimately responsible. And, inter-

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The Senate Select Committee on Intelligence’s report, released on Dec. 9, 2014 reveals that the CIA misled Americans and government policymakers about the effectiveness of the program that was secretly put into place after the 9/11 terror attacks. estingly, one of the top members of the Republican Party, John McCain, supported publishing the torture report. According to USA today, McCain was quoted saying that “the truth is sometimes a hard pill to swallow.” As a former prisoner of war subjected to harsh conditions and unspeakable tor-

ture, McCain can attest that it does not work. He praised the release of this report. Torture brings forth the true barbarity of man, and I, for one, am ashamed of those who use it, those who support it, and the government for allowing it to happen.

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The true cost of cheap oil Decline in gas prices excites consumers, but environmental concerns should be considered By Kate Kownacki Contributing Writer

Starting Dec. 31, 2014 gas prices were in decline for 96 days. While this may seem wonderful for the average consumer, there are alarmingly few sources questioning the harmful effects of such a steep decline in oil prices. What we save in money we are likely to lose elsewhere. Low gas prices may be ideal for commuters, but the true effects of cheap oil could take years to comprehend, and by then it may be far too late. Hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking,” is the process of injecting water into the ground at a high pressure to fracture the shale rocks underneath and release the natural oil. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), “70 to 140 billion gallons of water are used to fracture 35,000 wells in the United States each year.” The fracking process also uses hundreds of toxic chemicals, many of which are carcinogens, to get the job done. Fracking has been a major cause of groundwater contamination, lake contamination and the contamination of once-fertile soil. Fracking is a direct threat to the future prosperity of our planet,

placing the future of the human race in jeopardy. The dangers of the extraction process combined with ignorance of the cheap oil’s effects only prove that the direction we are heading toward is one to be feared. If fracking is not enough to scare people away from the gas tank, the media’s inability to address the flaws associated with cheap oil should. “Fill ’er up! Missouri’s gasoline prices are the lowest in the country,” a headline from the the Kansas City Star, exemplified why people remain ignorant to the situation at hand. The excitement of cheap gas has pushed sustainability and environmental consciousness to the side indefinitely. Although being less dependent on foreign oil is a monumental step for the United States, the goal should be for us to become less dependent on oil altogether. Since the decline of gas prices began, the purchase of gas, gas-guzzling trucks and SUV’s has increased drastically. People are driving more frequently and more irresponsibly. According to the Guardian, “Four of the top five sellers in November were pickup trucks or SUVs, including the Ford F-150 and the Chevy Silverado.” The push for green energy in the media has

been abandoned and replaced with the push for cheap oil. The low cost of oil not only poses a threat environmentally, but economically, as well. There is no denying the existence of the current benefits of low gas prices, especially in regard to the boom of the car industry. But ROSS D. FRANKLIN | AP ultimately these benefits will run Quick Trip clerk Roxana Valverde adjusts the gas price sign numbers their course. at a QT convenient store in Tolleson, Arizona. Gas prices continue to When gas prices stabilize tumble nationwide. above the $3 mark, there will be millions of people with cars they can no longer afford to drive. Columnist Rachel Marsden said that these low oil prices “could be a Trojan Horse for America,” effectively jeopardizing our relations with China through our efforts to stunt the growth of the oil industry in Saudi Arabia. It is easy to remain ignorant and enjoy the bounty of cheap gas, but the bottom line is that we are going to have to answer for it eventually. A healthy environment is necessary for our survival. While buying a gas guzzling SUV or taking a road trip might seem harmless, we cannot neglect to think about the destination of the catastrophic path we are blazing. And if we continue down this road of blissful ignorance, ANDY JACOBSOHN | TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE our fiscal well-being will vanish alongside the health of our A gallon of regular unleaded gas was advertised at $1.99 at Fuel City Earth and our integrity. on Dec. 12, 2014 in Dallas.

Iggy Azalea’s racist remarks By Heather Slawny Contributing Writer

For the upcoming 2015 Grammy Awards, hip-hop artist Iggy Azalea has been nominated four times. However, Azalea is far from worthy of joining the ranks of Beyoncé and Adele. Born Amethyst Amelia Kelly in New South Wales, Azalea has recently soared to success on the wings of hits such as “Fancy” and “Problem”— if you ever listen to the radio, you’ve probably found them unavoidable. Yet, she’s clearly utilized more than her less-than-amazing talents to make her claim to fame. Amy Zimmerman of The Daily Beast argued that Azalea’s whiteness has heightened her success to absurd extremes. Calling her “rap’s best drag queen,” Zimmerman commented that unlike other white rappers, such as Eminem or Macklemore, who use their own sound in their music, Azalea is “mimicking the vocal patterns and phrases of a black girl,” using her white skin to appeal to a larger audience. Keeping in mind that Elvis Presley — known for imitating and building off black sound — became a musical legend, Azalea might be on to something. Unlike Presley, however, the Aussie doesn’t even seem to be imitating black sound well. Both Time magazine and Rolling Stone gave her less-than-stellar

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Iggy Azalea performs at Lollapalooza in Grant Park Aug. 1, 2014. reviews on her most recent album, “A New Classic.” Time commented that Azalea’s album “didn’t live up to her own hype”; Rolling Stone said, “If this is the future, it’s one strange place.” Her concerts haven’t been worthy of their ticket prices, either. Philip Cosores of Consequence of Sound mentioned her dancers fell into some “painful stereotypes” such as “dancing with shopping bags” and

“stripper poles.” Piet Levy of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reviewed a concert performed for students at the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee, and said, “nothing about her expressionless, pep-rally choreography… implied any real fierceness or passion.” And even with such a lackluster performance, the concert lasted for 52 minutes. Not only does Azalea mimic

black music and poorly, she appears to be ignoring and mocking the black community altogether. Azalea never bothered to comment on the pressing issues in Ferguson. Rapper Azealia Banks commented on the radio that Iggy had never mentioned these issues, and Azalea responded on Twitter: “Make it racial! Make it political! Make it whatever but I guarantee it won’t make you likable.” For someone taking advantage of black culture and sound and making millions of dollars for it, she doesn’t seem to care much about them. Worse yet, she’s put several racist stories and observations on twitter, and in one of her songs, “D.R.U.G.S.,” she blatantly refers to herself as a “runaway slave master.” The question shouldn’t be whether Azalea is racist, whether she’s taking advantage of black culture, how many Grammys she’s going to win or if she deserves them. The real question is: Why on earth is she famous at all? Some time, in the last few decades, we’ve invited the likes of Azalea — with inadequate talent, disappointing performances and horrifying morals — into our popular music scene, the face of this time period for generations to come. It’s crucial that we look beyond the catchy tunes and brightly colored album covers, so we can see these artists and what they stand for more deeply. We need to reconsider who deserves fame.

The opinions in this section do not necessarily reflect those of The DePaulia staff.

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Artisan doughnuts have taken over Chicago in full force, but which bakeries will outlast the trend? By Colin Sallee Staff Writer

In a city like Chicago, where trends start, are improved upon then often perfected, it was only a matter of time before many would compete for top doughnut in the city. Artisan shops have popped up everywhere. Courtney Hicks, a 25-year-old law student from Bartlett is one of the city's many residents who has been haunting these bakeries. Hicks, who spends most of her days in the Loop, is no stranger to the blossoming bunch of “designer bakeries” as she calls them. “These doughnuts at Firecakes (Donuts) are not of this world, and will surpass any expectation you walk in there with,” she said. Equating a long-time American comfort food to an extraterrestrial experience is a stretch, but at times, food can have that affect on us. It’s that unexplainable euphoric sense you feel when your taste buds reach ultimate satisfaction. That feeling can be tough to match and even harder to explain. Innovative food and cutting-edge culture is nothing new to Chicagoans. We’ve been spoiled with incredible chefs who understand what quality means to foodies in this town. However, we’ve been deprived of a real boutique-type bakery for the better part of the urban existence. The Doughnut Vault elevated the bakery playing field when it opened in 2011. And it’s crashing a doughnut wave into a city that was apparently longing for it. The Doughnut Vault, located in River North at 401 N. Franklin St., just north of the Merchandise Mart, will celebrate its four-year anniversary in April. In that four-year period, the company has developed an outrageous following around the city that includes patrons lining up around 7 a.m. every morning. They even have a vintage food truck that travels around the city selling doughnuts from early morning through late evening. The Doughnut Vault is a different kind of establishment. You won’t find any set

hours here — once the doughnuts are gone, they simply close, which could be at noon, 3 or even 7 p.m. Owner Brendan Sodikoff, who also owns Gilt Bar just around the corner on West Kedzie Avenue, has relied on the highest quality ingredients for each doughnut made. No icing is left until texture and sweetness have reached their highest potential. No handspun doughnut is fried until the oil temperatures are just right. These aren’t your shabby glazed doughnuts, either. Sure, a variation of the standard classic exists. It’s hardly standard however, as vanilla and hazelnut flavors play a starring role in the glaze. It’s the minor details that have raised the doughnut standard in this city, and what we have seen play out is a battle for pastry supremacy — a struggle that the public will put up with any day of the week. Glazed and Infused, a modern coffee house with outrageous flavor options, opened up multiple locations, with the most recent being in River North, as well. Hot Chocolate Snowball and Cranberry Orange are a few of the heavyhitting flavor favorites. Doughnuts have been heating up so quickly that a major national player has stepped up to dunk their classic pastry in Chicago’s proverbial cup of joe. Stan’s Donuts and Coffee, originally from Los Angeles, opened in Wicker Park in October 2013, and has put pressure on Glazed and Infused and The Doughnut Vault. “Stan’s is an institution,” P.J. Muck, a resident in Wicker Park who’s been to an original Stan’s in Southern California, said. “They’ve been there since the ’60s, and when I was younger visiting family in that area, we always had doughnuts. We’ve been seeing a lot more options around here lately, and it’s been fun seeing different shops push the limits a little.” Pushing the public to the brink of doughnut insanity comes in the form of a Maple Glazed Pineapple and Bacon doughnut that you can find at the aforementioned Firecakes. Don’t be

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8 7 timid, it plays nice. Wit h all these d i f fe re nt establishments looking to capture our cold-blooded demographic with warm, unique sinfully sweet doughnuts, you’re inclined to ask what sets them apart? “There aren’t many places like this one,” Patrick, a Doughnut Vault employee who preferred to have his last name undisclosed, said. “The feeling you get from this place isn’t like the others. There’s nowhere to sit, there’s no glass case to choose from, there’s no menu other than the one we have on the outside the building. This place has a unique environment to go along with the awesome doughnuts.” This establishment truly is a vault, unlike the newly opened Do-Rite Donuts in Streeterville that has a more vintage Krispy Kreme-esque feel to it. You would be hard pressed to find a true difference in quality of these

doughnuts, however. Personal preference is always a factor, but no one doubts the credibility of these up-and-coming bakeries. The doughnut scene in Chicago offers a sinfully warm and delicious opportunity to cut into these brutal winter days. The scene is competitive for all the right reasons. These establishments all seem to be in it for the long haul, which puts doughnut lovers everywhere in a particularly sweet mood.

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Chocolate 4 Glazed & Infused

An extremely rich doughnut. After one bite a drink of milk is necessary. While the doughnut looks impressive with white and milk chocolate shavings on the top, the presentation is much more impressive than the overlysweet taste. Definitely not a breakfast doughnut, but perhaps a rich dessert.

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Chestnut Glazed The Doughnut Vault

This doughnut is remniscent of Krispy Kreme, but elevated compared to the chain doughnuts. Another very sweet option, the glaze takes this option over the edge, but the doughnut itself is excellent.

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Triple Valrhona Chocolate Iced Firecakes Donuts

A perfect chocolate cake doughnut. Though it looks rich and heavy, it's quite the opposite. The texture is light and moist, and it has just the right amount of chocolaty sweetness. Bonus points for the crispy topping. Paired with a hot cup of coffee, this is a perfect morning combo.

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Cranberry Orange Glazed & Infused

Although it’s not a favorite, this doughnut far exceeded expectations. The orange flavor was expected to be the most prominent flavor, but it comes across as an aftertaste, and is actually refreshing instead of too overwhelming. The Cranberry Orange doughnut tastes like a scone, but feels like a doughnut.

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Candied Maple Bacon Do-Rite Donuts

Wow, what a doughnut. The texture of the doughnut is light and airy — almost like a sweet croissant. The frosting isn’t too sweet but is a little overpowering. However, the combination of the maple frosting and the bacon pieces on top creates a sweet and salty sensation.

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Peanut Butter Pocket Stan's Donuts & Coffee

This doughnut is a great idea gone wrong. The combination of chocolate and peanut butter has been successful in the past, but this is no Reese’s cup. Basically, it tastes like a peanut butter sandwich from elementary school brown bag lunches dunked in chocolate. It is very heavy, and the richness is overwhelming. More than one bite is a lot to ask.

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Coconut Cream Firecakes Donuts

Admittedly, most of us at The DePaulia are not fans of coconut-flavored foods, but we could agree on enjoying the cake of this doughnut. The frosting, however, was confusing and flavorless. Even the coconut lovers on staff were underwhelmed by this choice.

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Wedding Cake SoftieThe Doughnut Vault

This doughnut is just as magical and perfect as a young girl’s hopes and dreams about her future wedding day to her One Direction member of choice. This doughnut actually tastes like moist cake, but is still an appropriate breakfast choice. The magical sparkles on top make it a fancy version of a normal, unintimidating doughnut.

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Lemon Pistachio Old Fashioned Stan's Donuts & Coffee

This is similar in comfort level to the Buttermilk Old Fashioned, but more creative. There is a subtle lemon flavor, and it’s not a doughnut for everyone. If you're a fan of lemon, this is a delicious choice.

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Buttermilk Old Fashioned Do-Rite Donuts

This doughnut reminded our staff of hometown bakeries, and grandma's kitchens. It gave a nostalgic feeling, and is overall a perfect coffee doughnut. This was a delicious doughnut, but nothing extravagant. It is always a solid choice, though.

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Red Velvet Glazed & Infused

Lovers of cream cheese frosting rejoice. This doughnut’s combination of moist, thick cake and rich frosting creates a taste sensation like no other. However, if you aren’t a fan of cream cheese frosting, this doughnut might not be your cup of tea.

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Creative content, accessibility and new technology brings podcast popularity to new heights

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Producer Sarah Koenig opened the first episode of “Serial” by describing how, for the past year, she has sought to uncover where a 17-year-old boy was during a half-hour window, a time period when his ex-girlfriend was murdered. But six weeks later at trial, he claimed ignorance and was convicted; 15 years later, Koenig is obsessed with the case. But Scott Vyverman, a communication professor, clearly remembers where he was six weeks ago on a Thursday. Like hundreds of thousands of other listeners, he remembers he was tuned into “Serial.” “I found myself jumping out of bed on Thursday mornings,” he said. “I’d listen to it while I was getting ready for work, and after my daughter would leave for school, and then I’d get in the car and I’d listen to it again.” A year ago, few cared about cell phone records, Mailchimp or the Adnan Syed case. Today, subreddits pick apart the evidence, memes and parodies have popped up and a “This American Life” producer is a bona fide pop star, even appearing as a guest on “Colbert Report.” And for some of the show’s 1.5 million listeners per episode, this was their first podcast. “(‘Serial’) was the first podcast that really went viral, at least in my sphere,” Cameron Ciesil, a senior studying Digital Cinema, said. For Vyverman, a lifelong radio fan who also teaches a course in podcasting, it seemed to be the next logical step. “It didn’t seem strange to me, that a podcast could bring people together in this way,” he said. “But I guess it probably is unique because it really hasn’t happened before.” But now that “Serial” is over, leaving behind a trail of interviews and continued speculation, where does that leave podcasts? To be certain, podcasts aren’t at all new. They stem from the early days of bloggers creating

audio files, which were easily Digital Media, said. “It’s all about collected through RSS (Really digestible content, which is what Simple Syndication) feeds, terms a lot of new media is really about.” that themselves might sound But “Serial,” backed by the archaic to younger millennials. manpower and production Even this serialized approach prowess of NPR, might be the to storytelling dates back to old exception to the norm. radio dramas. Along with fellow students While RSS initially made Ian McCulloch and Alex Furlin, them accessible, new technology, Ciesil began a Radio DePaul creative storytelling and listeners comedy show called “Binge who crave on-demand content Talking” in summer 2013, which has now shuttled podcasts into transitioned to a podcast format the mainstream, ushering in the following winter. While what Verge creating a in late 2014 captivating dubbed the narrative and Maybe this will be “podcast age.” producing The decadeq u a l i t y the turning point for old media had content isn’t podcasts. a slow start, easy, sending Vy verman audio into Scott Vyverman, said. For the cyberspace is Communication instructor casual listener, simple. understanding “ O n e subscriptions and managing hundred bucks and you can multiple devices was initially buy a mic and good software to tricky. Now, with iPhones make it yourself,” he said. These pre-loaded with podcast apps cheap production costs and ease and cars boasting Bluetooth, of access strips away the need technology has caught up. for advertisements — or even an Ciesil said podcasting fits well audience — to keep the project with the consumers’ expectation afloat. And the market is quickly and embrace of time-shifted becoming crowded. media, much like DVR or Hulu “One thing about podcasts is shifted television. Consumers that there’s hundreds, thousands crave control over when, where and they’re all so unique and and how they consume media. niche-focused,” Vyverman said. “More people want to listen to “Whether or not others can have things as they go,” Derrick Katzer, that broad, mass cultural success who teaches a podcasting course that ‘Serial’ had, I doubt it.” in the College of Computing and If you’re wondering if there’s

RECOMMENDED LISTENING “WTF with Marc Maron” “The Nerdist” “You Made It Weird” “Harmon Town” “Improv Nerd” “Radiolab” a podcast for a certain topic, the answer is likely yes. But besides the bizarre, there’s also the oddly successful. Ciesil points to “The X-Files Files” and “The Serial Serial,” each devoted to picking apart their respective shows. The medium has already become selfreferential through “Start-Up,” a series about developing an audio media company. But Ciesil isn’t sure this massive podcast overflow will flood itself anytime soon. “I think it’s a situation where more people will be able to do it to a smaller audience,” he said. “Everyone will find their audience, and more people will have access to it.” The real challenge for podcasters is finding their audience, Vyverman said, or the audience finding the podcast. While it’s too early to tell if “Serial” had a seismic impact, according to Edison Research, listenership was up 25 percent by

spring 2014, though this does not account for the insurmountable number of them available to listen. Though not every podcast will find its listenership, for Vyverman, “Serial” and podcast popularity has produced a tangible increase in interest among his students. Formerly a Mass Communications class, his course in podcasting is now classified as journalism, and out of 28 students enrolled this quarter, 21 are budding reporters. “It has allowed (students) to think of podcasting the way that ‘Serial’ has shown it can be used: as a medium for storytelling,” he said. “Maybe this will be the turning point for podcasts,” he said. “I think live radio will always be around, but I think (“Serial”) might have been the jump-start that podcasts needed.”

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Bands connect on Gary Records By Jaycee Rockhold Contributing Writer

A few years ago, Gary Records founder Robyn Chang gathered her possessions and traveled to Taiwan for a job at Groupon, the coupon company. Her interest in local music scenes followed her there, where she began doing research. The language barrier was a problem. “There was one website that was in English,” Chang said. “All the other ones were in Chinese.” The band names were primarily listed in Chinese as well, which proved difficult in finding homegrown bands. Chang relied on one of her friends in Taiwan, who introduced her to a few groups, but this struggle of discovering international bands led to the birth of Gary Records. Named after drunkenly searching for pictures of a man named Gary on Google, Gary Records produces “international splits,” in which two bands from different parts of the globe are paired on the same 7-inch vinyl. In addition to representing bands from Taiwan, Australia and other countries, local Chicago DIY leaders, The Lemons, also got a piece. The summery pop band was chosen specifically because she is a fan,

and it seemed like a no-brainer that this would be the local Chicago band on Gary Records. Max Epstein, member of The Lemons, said Chang approached them at a Milwaukee show and explained how she already had an idea for their vinyl mate in mind. “We knew we wanted to be with a band from Japan,” Epstein said. “Our band has a lot of little jingles, which is normally popular in Japan.” A Japanese man happened to be at the Milwaukee show, and gave Chang a list of Japanese bands, from which Teen Runnings, a rock group with surf influences, was chosen. The two bands partnered on the vinyl aren’t necessarily matched by genre, but rather are designed to complement each other. “We go on Bandcamp and search by city and listen to tons and tons of bands,” she said. “Bands we like we just put on a list, and then we kind of paired bands up.” The Lemons and Teen Runnings were coordinated together because their warm sound paired well for a summer mix. “You don’t have to feel like you’re listening to the same band on both sides, it just has to

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Gary Records connects artists from across the globe by pairing them on the same 7-inch vinyl. parallel each other,” Chang said. The international splits seem to be fulfilling the purpose Chang set out. Bands such as The Lemons and Teen Runnings are attracting attention, not just in their own country, but across the water, as well. Epstein said this is one of the most beneficial factors of being on Gary Records. The groups represented are being showcased to bigger record labels and to fans across the world. Chang refers to the bands as pen pals, adding that in addition to being recognized bands also get the benefit of meeting some other cool music buffs and forming friendships. Chang continues to create the splits, the next one boasting local punk legends ONO and Chicago band piss piss piss moan moan moan. This split is

breaking the international rule, mostly because this project was aimed to be released more than a year ago. Another pairing that Gary Records is producing hosts Todayshits (with James Swanberg of The Lemons) and Japanese band Boys Age. Other future plans include blog and zine inserts, and describing the local music scenes of the bands. Chang is enthusiastic about giving people glimpses into the culture by illustrating the venues, labels and art surrounding the international bands. Chang is also picking up the pieces of Gary Records and putting them back together in Taipei later this year, where she is moving the headquarters. While the plans are not set yet, Chang is following in the footsteps of other labels such as Burger Records,

and believes the music industry should take note of China’s large economy. Chang first plans to take a rigorous Chinese language program in Taipei. Once there, she will be able to book more international tours. She’s also taking a peek at the logistics of pressing vinyl overseas. Gary Records is based on connection, whether it be connecting fans of local music, connecting bands from all across the globe or forming friendships with people who just love getting involved with smaller bands and the local music scene. Even though the Gary who inspired the record label doesn’t know the name of this project, keep Gary Records in mind because Chang is spurring a new kind of local music scene.

DePaul Center candy shop stays strong By Deanna Shilkus Contributing Writer

Business suits and backpacks pass by on a weekday. Students and adults rush to class, most likely unaware of the assortment of goodies awaiting in the corner store, most likely not aware it even exists. At least that’s what DePaul senior Anam Sardar figured when she passed by the same candy shop time after time without inquiring what it offered. After entering for the first time a few weeks ago, Sardar particularly liked the assortment of candies and imported chocolate that Gioia Candy & More has to offer. Located in DePaul Center on the first floor, just past Barnes and Noble, Gioia has been the resident candy shop for 10 years and has survived all other businesses that have come and gone in the building. It is the store’s only location in Chicago. Five years ago, owner Ok S. Kim acquired the shop from the man who owned the Sbarro on the other side of the building. Kim kept the name and items sold in the shop. She has been happy to keep the place going and continue the tradition of selling treats to students and others who stop by. Kim’s selection of candies and chocolate include candy bars and assorted bags, as well as handmade buttercreams, truffles and milk chocolates. However, the gelato in the shop is handmade and imported from an Italian company. Sardar, like many of Kim’s customers,

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While many other shops in DePaul Center have come and gone, the unassuming Gioia Chocolate & Gelato has survived for 10 years. is especially interested in trying the gelato. “The shop looks expensive from the outside,” Sardar said. “I think if more people knew it was reasonably priced, they would go in.” Kim’s prices go for the average candy bar selling for about $1 and a scoop of gelato between $2 and $4. Senior Nina Johnson has shopped regularly at the store for about a year now, usually once per week. She especially likes that it is never busy and she can stop in for

a candy bar before heading to class. “It’s more convenient than anything,” Johnson said. “I like the idea that there is a campus store right there to get a quick sweet tooth fix. It makes it more fun to shop at when we know that it’s there for the DePaul community.” According to Kim, most of her customers stopping by are buying chocolate. However, Sardar has noticed all types of people: students, adults and occasionally business people in suits.

According to the DePaul Public Safety, the DePaul Center rents out the space to businesses, mostly restaurants, keeping a variety of places to choose from to weed out competition. However, there hasn’t been much turnover because the businesses are going strong. “If I’m around the area, I would definitely stop in to grab a candy bar,” Sardar said. “Some of those candies are so old and we haven’t seen them in so long. I love it.” Because of students like Sadar, business has remained strong. The assortment of candies and other goods ensure that students return time and again. “I do occasionally buy coffee from the Starbucks in the Barnes and Noble, but I like getting other sweets from (Gioia) because there is never a line and you can take your time,” she said. “Plus this place almost brings you back to your childhood. It offers more specific items rather than other random chips and snacks.” Some of those old candies include Bit O’Honey, Mary Janes, Bullseye caramels and Smarties. Johnson and Sardar also said it is one of the most unusual places in the DePaul Center. “It stands by itself and if you’re hungry, you think of going toward the other direction, but it’s right there, so convenient,” Sardar said. “One thing I would have to say is I wish they would do something to get more students to notice it.”

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Press play on these 5 indie games By Kevin Locoh Contributing Writer

As we enter 2015, there is one lesson to draw from the past year in video games: they have never been so diverse. “In terms of gameplay, there are now games that include everyone, and not just one specific group,” Ruth Williams, a DePaul game design student, said. Whether they tell personal stories, provide a moment of relaxation or are suited for play on a whim on the train, games now have the potential to appeal to the general public. For the new year, here are five indie games that anyone might enjoy, each for entirely different reasons.

3. The Yawhg (PC – $9.99)

There are plenty of games to play online with strangers, but local multiplayer games to play with friends around the same screen are a rare sight. “The Yawhg” is one of those. Everyone picks a character and chooses how to spend their week in a fantasy city: drinking at the tavern, dancing at the palace or even learning magic in the alchemy tower. But the great interest of the game lies in the absurd or tragic situations to which you will be confronted with, and in how you decide to react. Will you approach this woman with the sharp teeth in a poorly lit street? Defy this bard on a lute duel? The consequences will always be equally entertaining and unexpected. With some fairytale-like handdrawn scenes and bouncy writing, an eventful party is always guaranteed.

1. Monument Valley (iOS, Android – $3.99)

“Monument Valley” is a very short experience, providing both some clever reflection challenges and a very welcome dose of relaxation. The role of the player is to guide a little princess dressed in white across a dreamlike world of impossible geometry. In this mystical realm, castles float in the skies and gardens stand in the sea. The challenge lies in the ancient mechanisms that can be triggered with a gentle touch: to make stairs rotate, to walk on ceilings or to slide entire blocks of stone across the void. Often, the illusion of perspective can change reality itself and create bridges where there are none. This is a world where everything is music and joy. The tiniest steps sound like bells ringing, clicks are crystal melodies and the quiet music in the background soothes the mind.

2. Kentucky Route Zero (PC, Mac, Linux – $25)

The last place where one expects to find a poetic depiction of the American south is in a video game. Yet “Kentucky Route Zero” is a journey across highways, late-night pubs and abandoned coalmines with an occasional bluegrass folk song echoing in the distance. Visually, the theatrical direction of the game and its bluish, evasive shapes is charming. It is equally refreshing thanks to its slow pace and absence of puzzles. Instead, the game stands out for its literary influences. “The writing is tight and immersive, and the music is perfect for any fan of trance or American blues,” Isabelle Johnson, a creative writing major at DePaul, said. “It is a love letter to magical realism and to the dreamy, haunting unknowns of the American south.” Besides the mood itself, “Kentucky Route Zero” is grounded in the hardships of life in troubled economic times and will not fail to bring a note of melancholy.

4. 80 Days (iOS, Android, Kindle Fire – $5)

Inspired by Jules Verne’s “Around the World,” “80 Days” is a true wonder that will please those who seek the spirit of adventure at their own pace. While primarily text-based, it is nonetheless an engaging work in which no two journeys are ever alike. There are dozens of cities to explore by air, train or ship. “Besides the wonderful writing and the minimalistic, but beautiful art, the game stands out due to a fantastic background story,” Mischa Hiessboeck, a game design instructor at DePaul, said. “(It is) truly an amazing alternative version of ‘steampunk.’ ” The unexpected encounters with locals or travelers prove endlessly surprising and bring memorable situations such as a sea monster hunt in a submarine, a political rebellion in India, a murder mystery on a dirigible and even a love story.

5. Patapap (Any Web browser – Free)

“Patapap” is your go-to interactive experiment when you find yourself lacking inspiration for a midterm paper. Open a tab, go to patapap.com and start pressing keys randomly to compose music. It does not get more complicated than that, but it truly is addictive. For each key pressed, a sound, a beat or a jingle is played while a bouncy animation briefly appears on screen. The most music-savvy will successfully compose entire melodies, but for the rest of us, “Patapap” remains a genuinely fascinating exercise in synesthesia. The immediate, rich responsiveness of the game to the slightest input conveys a joyful urge of creativity that it is hard to resist, whether 6 years old or 66.

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Sit to yourself ‘Manspreading’ irks on the CTA By Nicole Cash Contributing Writer

This month, the MTA in New York City rolled out a new series of placards for subway cars reminding passengers of common courtesies. One reads “Dude... stop the spread, please,” targeting manspreading. Manspreading, or the act of a man on public transit spreading his legs widely outward, so widely that they stretch beyond his own seat, is often perceived as disrespectful, or even misogynist, as women typically aren’t seen doing it. “It’s not cute, and I find it rude,” Kathryn Blais, a student at North Park University, said. Even when not seen as a sexist act, most people seem to agree that it is impolite and makes riding on crowded public transit even more uncomfortable. For Clare Healy, a student at DePaul University, manspreading isn’t a serious issue, but definitely an inconvenience. “I feel like I notice it more on the new trains, just because the seats are all together, and there’s a lot less personal space,” she said. Healy doesn’t think men do it on purpose, but simply because it is more comfortable for them. Nassir Faulkner, also a DePaul student, agreed, and thought that

most men would change their ways if they knew it was such a bother to many other CTA riders. However, DePaul student and member of the DePaul Feminist Front, Laura Springman, said it’s part of a bigger problem of male entitlement, specifically in public spaces. “It’s subconscious most of the time, I’m sure, but it all goes back to men controlling the public sphere,” Springman said. Fellow member of the DePaul Feminist Front, Benjamin Shaffer, agreed. “I think some men think they deserve more space than other people. They are mistakenly under the impression that their comfort is more important than the comfort or needs of those around them,” he said. Blais said she didn’t immediately recognize the term “manspreading,” but Google imaged it and then immediately recognized the term, after seeing it many times on the CTA. Faulkner, from New York, said he hasn’t noticed it too much in Chicago but has many times in New York. So, how can manspreading be stopped here in Chicago? “I’m not sure if there are any policies the CTA could implement because there isn’t a

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A CTA passenger takes up more than one seat in an act that has come to be called “manspreading.” Some argue the action demonstrates that some men think they can take up more physical space than women. way to stop manspreading unless a CTA worker asked someone not to. As DePaul students, we could tell our friends not to manspread and hope that they’ll tell a friend and so on,” Faulkner said. Shaffer said he has heard of public transit in other cities using ad campaigns to call out manspreading, and said the CTA could do the same to shed some light on the issue. “I think that DePaul students could do a lot to change the culture by being aware of how much space we take up on transit and letting people know when they’re taking up too much space,” he said. While ad campaigns are one

idea, both Springman and Shaffer agreed that CTA seats should be bigger, not just because of the issue of manspreading, but also to accommodate all body types and sizes. CTA seats have about 15 inches of blue cushion, with an extra inch on each side of the cushion, giving each person about 17 inches of space to sit without manspreading. Unfortunately, it seems that 17 inches of space isn’t sufficient for many CTA riders. “It’s just a little annoying to pass up a seat because there’s not enough space next to a manspreader,” Healy said. “CTA seats should be bigger.” She also

added the element of Chicago weather: wearing big winter jackets makes it extra hard to squeeze into a seat, with or without a manspreader sitting in the next seat. Blais, however, pointed out that if there were no manspreading and if citizens sat in their seats properly, there wouldn’t be much of a need for larger seats on the CTA. “As a student, if I walk onto a full train and there are people comfortably sprawled out, I’ll just say, ‘excuse me,’ and sit down,” she said. “Making a statement that it’s not an acceptable thing to do can help start to create change.”

Today’s on-screen heroes not always ‘super’ By Pat Mullane Contributing Writer

Before Superman, there was Hercules. Before Omar Little, there was Robin Hood. From Greek mythology to comic books, from English folklore to modern day television, stories and tales of heroism have been engraved in our pop culture since the beginning of time. The evolution of the protagonist is an interesting one. It’s a role that has shifted dramatically throughout time from medium to medium. How we perceive a modern day superhero depends on a number of factors. It’s not only affected by medium and genre, but also controlled by events occurring in the world. In recent years, television has found itself in an age of antihero-driven shows, while the cinema has been stuck in a golden era of superheroes. This distinct difference in the popular portrayal of heroes in both TV and film, has slowly found itself intertwining as time has progressed. One thing is clear. Through every tale, from every culture, an element remains ceaseless upon storytelling: the prominent feature of the protagonist. “Every story needs a hero.

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Every story needs a protagonist, but that doesn’t mean they need to be heroic. Characters such as Tony Soprano, Walter White and even Wolverine demonstrate that the archetype is changing. Whether you personally consider them heroic isn’t the point, the audience needs a character to root for while watching the movie or show,” Nathan DeWitt, a screenwriting professor for DePaul’s College of Computing and Digital Media who’s worked in both film and TV, said. “The common hero embraces the challenge and danger of the situation. Yet, today, we find ourselves with more flawed-like antiheroes, one’s who have created the danger and are reluctant to acknowledge it.” Iconic characters such as drug-dealing Walter White, stereotypical mobster Tony Soprano and sleazy politician Frank Underwood are just some

of the antiheroes who have dominated our TVs in this new millennium. But why has this shift in television happened? This fast dynamic flow of antihero-based television dramas is primarily the result of the environment we live in today. “We live in an era where everyone’s dirty laundry can be found,” DeWitt said. “Anyone’s and everyone’s email can be hacked. Our secrets could be stolen, and that scares us. “However extreme the situation is television is still a reflection of us in today’s society. It’s these awful, yet interesting characters who make us feel better about our own reality.” Apply this dynamic in today’s

world, and you have a dangerous environment for the skeletons in your own closets. The recent hackings of Sony Pictures, or even the daily updated WikiLeaks can illustrate overnight how the perception of one person can go from being a publicly adored figure to something like Frankenstein’s monster. But not all heroes share these drastic immoral characteristics. They are rather bounded drastically by the extremeness of themselves. From flying through space and time to super strengthened suits, the superhero idol has lately become a popular escape. Jef Burnham, a CDM and communications instructor at

DePaul, said these heroes have acted as such for centuries. “We’ve always been fascinated by these super human figures,” Burnham said, who this quarter teaches a DePaul course on Marvel superheroes, said. “If you look at mythologists like Joseph Campbell and his work, you see that his pattern of the ‘hero’s journey’ is one we’ve seen a thousand times. These old mythic poems were popular because characters were doing things no human could ever imagine. Superheroes have essentially become modern day Greek mythology. They’re an escape.” There’s no question superhero films have become the mainstream of summer cinema, with two of the top three grossing films of 2014 being Marvel superhero films. But lately it seems as if the portrayal of these flawless superhuman beings has evolved to a more humanistic level. “We’re seeing a change in superheroes in cinema, these characters are much more flawed, they have personal issues,” Burnham said. “It makes them more relatable to us. We’re at a time where there’s more popularity in antiheroes like Wolverine or even Iron Man. Plenty of these guys aren’t trying to be heroic; they just end up that way.”

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Theatre School alumni reunite in ‘Top Girls’ By Emma Rubenstein Senior Writer

This winter, The Arc Theatre is bringing the renowned “Top Girls” written by Caryl Churchill and directed by Mark Boerges, to life. The show is saturated with talent, strong female characters and several dynamic DePaul Theatre School graduates. “Top Girls” chronicles the life of an ambitious and careerdriven woman named Marlene. The show is a unique culmination of past and present; the first act is a historical dinner party in which Marlene meets influential women from the past and the second act is more deeply grounded in reality, exploring Marlene’s life and where the work place and family collide within it. Director and long-time fan of the play, Boerges said he is thrilled to bring this play to the stage this season. When it comes to directing, a love of logic and a love of art collide within him. Stepping back to watch a production come to life isn’t easy, but in Boerges’ eyes, it is an absolutely essential part of the creative process. “It’s hard,” he said. “But it’s also something that I have gained some freedom with. (Art) and theater, and especially live theater, are not about control. It’s kind of about chaos and things happening in the moment; that’s what makes it exciting.” Boerges is also thrilled to be working with so many other DePaul Theatre School graduates, and the camaraderie that comes with it. “They are professional, and they are intelligent,” Boerges said of his cast. “They are just all a beautiful mix of left-brained and right-brained and it is a joy to work with every one of them.” Patricia Lavery, who portrays the lead role of Marlene, described a shared “vocabulary” that the actors possess, which enables them to communicate on a whole new level. “On the first day of rehearsal

we already had that friendship and trust that you need to have with your acting partners all built in so we hit the ground running,” Lavery said. For her, the significance of “Top Girls” extends beyond the realm of the stage and into the world beyond. Its message is deeply intimate but also widely universal and, all the while, it is full of female characters who are inspiring, identifiable and honest. “I can’t think of that many plays where the entire cast is women and it doesn’t revolve around ‘getting the boy’ or any sort of male character,” she said. “It’s really awesome to work on an ensemble show where every character is a female and each character has a nice journey and a meaty role that actors can really dig into. ” While some of the female characters are from history and others are from modernity, all of them stem from a real place and represent real conflicts and triumphs that women face. Cast member Pamela Mae Davis has taken on two vibrant and unique roles within “Top Girls.” The first is the legendary Pope Joan who disguised herself as a man in order to pursue her interest in academia, and the second is a woman named Louise who seeks a job at Marlene’s agency. “She is a model of a sort of older, second-wave feminist who wears the suit and no makeup and no heels and wants to be taken very seriously and feels like she has to downplay or sacrifice some sort of sensuality or femininity in order to do that,” Davis said. In addition to her work as an actor, Pamela teaches theater to high school students at summer camps. The experience is a symbiotic one; as she imparts knowledge on young actors, she is revitalized in her own career ,as well. Davis finds the definition of “good” acting can become harmfully rigid and working with students helps reawaken different,

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The cast of “Top Girls” by Caryl Churchill, directed by Mark Boergers. Clockwise from upper left: Kate Smith, Aislinn Kerchaert, Patricia Lavery, Kelsey Phillips, Meg Elliott, Natalie Sallee, Tyler Meredith, Lana Smithner and Robyn Novak.

“On the first day of rehearsal, we already had that friendship and trust that you need to have with your acting partners all built in, so we hit the ground running.” Patricia Lavery, “Top Girls”

new and inspiring possibilities. “I find it really, really important for me to, at least once a year, reconnect with 15, 16-year old kids who are learning for the first time how magical it feels to see inside a different person and that feeling of experiencing empathy on a deep level,” she said. “Seeing that for the first time in a 14-year-old boy is pretty awe-inspiring. It makes me want to come back home and work harder.” Cast member Meg Elliott has also taken on two roles within the production. The first of these is revolutionary English and Scottish explorer Isabella Bird who, despite her physical

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limitations, forged forward in order to travel and explore. The second character Elliott portrays is a woman by the name of Mrs. Kidd, whose husband, Howard, works in the same office as Marlene. “To steal a metaphor from an explorer, when you go to climb a mountain you want to have all your supplies and tools with you and I really feel like what I learned at DePaul and all of the expertise and skill and insight of all the teachers there really helped prepare me,” she said. A cast mate and DePaul alumna, Aislinn Kerchaert, has also taken on an integral role within the production.

“I’m playing Angie, who is, without giving too much away, the daughter and one of the youngest characters within the play,” she said. “She is a little bit different in the sense that she is a little bit slower processing things and takes in the world differently than I would say the average human being.” “Top Girls” brings a fascinating and inspiring dose of female power to the stage this winter. It is heartfelt, meaningful and full of alumni that prove how much talent truly does lie within the DePaul Theatre School. “Top Girls” will be at The Den Theatre from Jan. 15 to Feb. 8.

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Lookingglass Theatre

“Marie Antoinette” Feb. 5 – May 10

“Lookingglass Alice” Now playing through Feb. 15

“Heat Wave” Feb. 20 – April 26

“Title and Deed” Begins March 18

Goodman Theatre

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“Rapture, Blister, Burn” Jan. 17 – Feb. 22

“The Book of Mormon Feb. 25 – May 17

“Two Trains Running” March 7 – April 12

”Jersey Boys” May 12 – May 24

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“The Addams Family” Jan. 28 – April 5

“The Rose Tattoo” Jan. 15 – Feb. 28

“Ring of Fire” April 30 – June 28

“The Glass Protégé” Feb. 20 – March 20

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Twin Peaks talk New Year’s plans By Jaycee Rockhold Contributing Writer

Twin Peaks are Chicago’s hometown heroes. Made up of Clay Frankel, Connor Brodner, Cadien Lake James and Jack Dolan, the band started out playing basements and DIY spaces. But following the hype of last year’s “Wild Onion,” they’ve warranted positive publicity and played bigger venues. Sunday, Jan. 18, they will be taking the stage at the Metro with a few local bands as support acts. James, vocalist and guitarist, gave The DePaulia a preview of what to expect for the show and for the New Year. The DePaulia: What neighborhoods are you guys from? CLJ: I’m from Rogers Park and some of the other dudes are from Lakeview. Chicago is a cool place to be, and Rogers Park is rad. DP: Continuing talking locally, what were some of your favorite releases from 2014? CLJ: Oh, man. Ne-Hi, The Lemons. I’m scared to leave anyone out; there were so many great ones. I actually just woke up like 20 minutes ago, so I’m trying to think. Modern Vices just came out with an album this year. I want to say they’re like David Bowie, but they’re not. They kind of have a David Bowie sound. Petty Crimes is really good; not a lot of people know about them, but they’re good. It’s hard to say my favorite local releases because there are just so many good bands. DP: Are you excited to headline a Tomorrow Never Knows performance next Sunday? CLJ: Yeah, we are. We’re playing with them and The Liqs, they’re crazy, jumping around and smashing stuff. Then there’s Landmarks too. We played Lincoln Hall last year and that’s around 500 capacity. We don’t expect to sell out the Metro or anything but we’re going to try

to get as many people there as possible. We want all ages, high school kids and some college kids. Some high school kids are selling tickets at their school. We’re trying out some new things, like playing with a keyboardist. We played a really sloppy intro to that set on New Year’s Eve in a house show at two in the morning. It was crazy, but people seemed to dig it. DP: Besides changing it up with a new set, are you guys planning on making any new music this year? CLJ: I can’t say for sure. Twin Peaks are staying busy for sure. I can’t say anything about an album, but we’ll have some new stuff and songs. It’s pretty up in the air. We were actually in the studio this week. I was there last night, which is why I just woke up. I’m actually heading there again today. DP: Are you guys excited to tour Europe? You guys are going in February, right? CLJ: It was crazy being out of the country the first time. It’s all crazy — feeling like an adult wherever you go, going to places where people don’t speak the same language as you. We won’t get to see much of the city life, more like the European countryside from a car. We have back to back shows pretty much every night. We only went to London the first time, but this time we have three shows in France and three shows in Germany. I loved seeing everything on the road on the first night of the tour. DP: Are you traveling on the road then? CLJ: We’re not for sure yet. We haven’t planned out that far. Either way, it’s just cool to be able to do some traveling and see everything. I definitely want to go back after the shows we play, too. It’s kind of hard, we haven’t been noticed a lot or anything there yet. We’re just starting out over there.

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Chicago’s own Twin Peaks have moved from house shows to world tours over the past few years. The band plays with fellow locals Landmarks, The Liqs and Modern Vices on Sunday, Jan. 18 at Metro.

“I want to follow more of what I preach and just have a good time.” Cadien Lake James, Twin Peaks DP: What’s your plan for touring the United States? CLJ: We got some states stuff lined up. It’s been crazy, not like blowing up this year but definitely getting some notice by the press and other people thanks to Wild Onion. We are playing SXSW. We’ve played a ton of shows in Texas. So we’ll be doing some festivals and other shows this year. I can’t say which ones, but

we are playing some. DP: Do you have any New Year’s Resolutions? CLJ: If I stop smoking by next New Year’s I’ll be pretty happy with myself. I don’t want to say it’s a resolution though because I haven’t been working on it. I want to follow more of what I preach and just have a good time. I posted a thing about it on Facebook, it’s

all on there. We just want to have a good time. DP: Anything else you’d like to add? CLJ: I know some cool cats at DePaul. Some who are there, some that dropped out. Tell all your friends Twin Peaks are playing.

Tomorrow Never Knows Fest features bands big and small Wednesday, Jan. 14 The Both, Laura Jane Grace Athenaeum Theatre, $30

Thursday, Jan. 15 Protomartyr, Spider Bags, Varsity Lincoln Hall, $15

With sub-freezing temperatures and the new year, it’s difficult to imagine summertime and music festivals. But Tomorrow Never Knows Festival, which takes place Jan. 14-18, serves as a warm oasis in the middle of winter. Boasting a diverse mix of established independent acts and local bands, the multi-venue festival is a welcome escape and an opportunity to discover new bands while they are still on the small stage. Here are some must-see shows this week. For the full schedule, visit tnkfest.com.

Grifters, Heat, J Fernandez Schubas, $15

Friday, Jan. 16 Zola Jesus, Ryley Walker, Deradoorian Athenaeum Theatre, $18 PUP, Ne-Hi, Team Spirit Schubas, $15

Cloud Nothings, Bully, Oozing Wound Metro, $20

Saturday, Jan. 17 Alvvays, Sun Cub, Santah Schubas, $15 Jukebox the Ghost, Twin Forks Metro, $19 Tim Heidecker Athenaeum Theatre, $25

Sunday, Jan. 18 Twin Peaks, Landmarks, Modern Vices, The Liqs Metro, $16

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what’sFRESH LIVE Jan. 13 Yawn, Max Frost, Twin Peaks (DJ set) Schubas 3159 N. Southport Ave. , Free

Jan. 15 Absolutely Not, Crudos Tribal, MAMA, Strawberry Jacuzzi Emporium Beercade 1366 N. Milwaukee Ave., Free

Jan. 14 Bleach Party, Swimsuit Addition, Hollow Mountain Empty Bottle 1035 N. Western Ave., $5

Jan. 17 Lucero, The Sadies Concord Music Hall 2047 N. Milwaukee Ave., $23.50

in FILM “Selma” Out now It’s hard to believe there hasn’t been a major motion picture film on the life of Martin Luther King Jr., until now. Although too short, King’s life was filled with events that have since become legendary in our history, from the Montgomery bus boycotts to his “I Have a Dream” speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. Yet, director Ava DuVernay strives far beyond these familiar moments in “Selma.” Instead, the film follows King’s three months spent in Selma, Alabama in 1965, fighting for equal voting rights through a peaceful march. It’s in this deeply pinpointed approach that makes “Selma” so special, delivering not only an honest, in-depth guise of King, but also bearing a narrative that couldn’t be more timeless and relevant today. DuVernay proves herself capable of handling a large and diverse cast while pouring passion into the detailed events that resulted in the 1965 Voting Rights Act. While some characters come off rather one dimensionally, actor David Oyelowo breaks through a wall as King, showcasing the legend not only as the civil rights leader we all know, but also as a father and husband. PAT MULLANE | THE DEPAULIA

inMUSIC Panda Bear “Panda Bear Meets the Grim Reaper”

Despite the Animal Collective connection, Noah Lennox’s fourth solo effort under Panda Bear has been accompanied by a surge of media accolades. From countless interviews to an alien-esque website to cartoon, otherworldly music videos. And all for good reason. Lennox’s talent for balancing emotion and innovation is apparent in “Panda Bear meets the Grim Reaper,” an album that recalls the intimacy of “Young Prayer,” the playfulness of “Person Pitch” and the spirituality of “Tomboy.” While it is difficult to rank these solo efforts, it is also ineffective; each are clearly sealed with a Panda Bear stamp of approval, but are radically different in subject matter. Now in his mid-30s with a wife and two kids in tow, Lennox clearly faces mortality, but approaches it in an animalistic way. He weighs reproductive love against romantic love, toys with anger in an almost childish manner (“Are you mad? / “Yeah, I’m mad”), and combats it all with colorful samples. KIRSTEN ONSGARD | THE DEPAULIA

Megan Trainor “Title”

While 2014 proved to be “All About That Bass” for the budding pop singer, Trainor is ringing in the new year with her debut album “Title,” the follow up to a previously released extended play. Though “All About That Bass” became one of the best-selling songs of all time, it also became one of the most annoying songs of all time. Interestingly enough, other non-single tracks on “Title” provide a much smoother listen than the Top 40 smash. Trainor delves into relatable topics such as power in relationships, body image, and self-love while employing jaunty lyrics and even a few swear words for subtle edginess. Sonically, “Title” infuses elements of jazz with Trainor’s soulful vocals into a quite boring production. While the album fails to push any boundaries of pop music, “Title” still offers a little more substance than your typical bubblegum pop record. KEVIN QUIN | THE DEPAULIA

Sleater-Kinney “No Cities to Love”

Viet Cong “Viet Cong”

Jan. 20

Following a nine year hiatus, the indie girl group reunited late last year to embark on a reunion tour and release their long awaited follow-up, “No Cities to Love.”

The unabashed and experimental post-punk outfit’s first full-length follows a rought cut 2014 tour cassette. “Viet Cong” promises a more refined and ambitious sound.

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D e JAMZ

“Spinning fresh beats since 1581”

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Find this and all our DeJamz playlists on depauliaonline.com and on our spotify account By Kirsten Onsgard Arts & Life Editor

A new year means a new you — or so every resolution promises. Instead of going into total black bear hibernation mode to survive every polar vortex or ice storm Mother Nature decides to throw at you, you’ve whittled down your bingewatching to just four hours per day to make time to sweat it out at the gym. Good for you. I have a very love-hate relationship with the gym, in that I love the sedated and accomplished feeling afterward, but hate that my round trip journey to the good ol’ Ray

takes two hours, thanks to traffic (yes, I’m one of those people who insists on getting that front-row parking spot at the gym). Fortunately, I’ve reframed working out as “music festival training” or an excuse to listen to very loud music on obnoxiously large over-ear headphones. Here’s a playlist of songs Editor-in-Chief Courtney Jacquin and I have created to jump-start your workout. 1. Crystal Castles - “Baptism” I really hate running. I was a captain of my JV soccer team in high school but spent more time cheering on my team because of my hatred of running.

Thankfully Crystal Castles scares the absolute bejeezus out of me enough to get me to run. 2. Kanye West - “Blood on the Leaves” One of the things I feel most passionately about in life is that this song is the best for working out, hands down. I was training for the Chicago Marathon the summer “Yeezus” was released, and this song got me through. When the bass kicks in it’s scientifically proven you can run 100 percent faster. — Courtney Jacquin

3. Vampire Weekend “Walcott” The key to finding great workout/ running songs is the constant beat. The drum beat in this song somehow matches perfectly with my running pace, so it’s perfect to keep me going at a steady pace. Also, doesn’t everyone want to get out of Cape Cod tonight? — Courtney Jacquin 4. Cut Copy - “Hearts on Fire” I really wish interpretive dancing on the elliptical was a socially acceptable activity. Heck, I wish interpretive dancing were a gym class. This song is the number one reason I hold that belief.

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ACROSS 1. Raucous flier 4. Crones 8. A little lower 12. Be in hock 13. Blue-pencil 14. At all times 15. Cheerily 17. Refer to 18. Husky burden 19. Center 20. Scenery chewers 23. Riot 25. In conflict with, with “of” 27. Drops on blades 28. Go on and on 31. Collar folds 33. Peek 35. Smelter input 36. “___ la la!” 38. Hardly worth mentioning 39. Asian starling 41. ___ milk

42. Went back and forth 45. Back 47. Ostrich-like birds 48. Chests of drawers 52. Concert equipment 53. Munitions 54. Seek the affection of 55. Pink-cheeked 56. 100 centavos 57. Crux DOWN 1. Nudge 2. Leave widemouthed 3. Japanese capital 4. Cure 5. Freud contemporary 6. Richly embellished 7. Pig’s digs 8. Rhodes of Rhodesia 9. Keen 10. Reply to “Shall we?” 11. Guitar part 16. It’s debatable

5. White Lung - “Down It Goes” Any song that makes you want to run into people or smash things is prime for working out. Just attempt to channel that energy into something productive, like improving your 12-minute-mile. 6. Girl Talk - “Feed the Animals” Sure, including an entire album is a slight cop-out, but Girl Talk mashes every amazing pop song into one 40-minute mix. He also wears a bandana on his forehead while he performs, which screams athleticism. Now you can think of your workout time as a solo party in which you have to count calories, or something.

19. Whimpers 20. Ring 21. A long way off 22. Brood 24. Implore 26. Bridges in movies 28. Bite like a beaver 29. Bad spots? 30. “All ___ are off!” 32. Junior, e.g. 34. Sharp 37. Zimbabwe’s capital 39. Not well-groomed 40. Directs 42. Juicy fruit 43. Bullets and such 44. Coffeehouse orders 46. Too 48. Phone bug 49. Part of B.Y.O.B. 50. “___ rang?” 51. Weep

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Women’s basketball facing challenges By Ben Gartland

Overtime blues

Asst. Sports Editor

As the 2014-15 women’s basketball season turns into conference play, DePaul has already faced its fair share of challenges. With inabilities to close out close games, tough conference opponents and losing players to injury, the team has had to adjust to each game. “The focus is on continuing to get better,” senior guard Centrese McGee said. “Coach always preaches getting better and in the last practices we’ve been working on getting better since it’s a new team now.” The new team excludes starting senior guard Megan Rogowski who is out for the year due to an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear suffered Jan. 2. According to head coach Doug Bruno, the team has had to “re-tool,” and adjust to a new lineup. “When you lose a player as good as Megan and a player who spreads the floor with her three-point shooting, it’s not like you fix it by inserting another player,” he said. So far, DePaul has replaced Rogowski in the starting lineup with McGee who doesn’t bring the same three-point proficiency as Rogowski. Nonetheless, Bruno said McGee brings different strengths to the court. “Centrese McGee has done a great job for us and she’s going to fill that void differently,” he said. “However, that puts the team in position to re-tool, so you don’t fix this overnight.” The team, however, does not plan to move away from their offensive tactics of using the three-point shot to spread the floor. “It’s kind of the same plan. We have good three-point shooters, not as good as Megan, but having a three-point presence is huge for us,” senior guard Brittany Hrynko said. Bruno said the process will take about three to four weeks for the team to fully adjust. This will come on top of working on other issues that have been plaguing the Blue Demons this season. They have lost three games this season in which they have led with less than a minute to go, including a near-upset of Notre Dame.

Northwestern 97 DePaul 91 After playing a back and forth game in which neither team was able to gain a clear advantage, Northwestern finally took a seven-point lead in overtime from which DePaul was not able to recover. The Blue Demons did erase an eight-point deficit in the scond half to get within striking distance of their cross-town rivals and did force a second overtime but Northwestern was able to take the victory in the second overtime. This was the Blue Demons’ first loss to a non-ranked opponent.

Notre Dame 94 DePaul 93

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Head coach Doug Bruno will have to make adjustments based on player injuries and team struggles in games.

Senior guard Centrese McGee is poised to play more minutes with Megan Rogowski out for the year.

“It’s what separates good teams,” Bruno said. “We’ve put ourselves to be in position to be 14-1 right now, and we know that we’ve given away probably four games in the last couple of minutes.” To counteract the struggles, the team has been working on similar types of games in practice. “In practice we’ve been working on close games scenarios,” Hyrnko said. “So just practicing that and knowing what to do when that time comes.” Bruno also laid out some of the issues the team needs to work on to win close games. “Defending and rebounding are really keys, playing with intelligence down the stretch and making free throws,” he said. “These are all things we need to get better and we’ve been working on them.”

The scheduling hasn’t been nice to DePaul either, starting off their conference table with three straight road games and five out of their first six games after Christmas away from Chicago. “It’s always easier to play at home than on the road,” Bruno said. “But at the same time, leagues are won by taking care of your home court and winning on the road.” According to McGee, preparation for a stretch like this is key to remaining focused. “It’s always tough going to different places and playing at these different schools, but having the focus like Bruno had us prepared for four straight road games,” she said. “You can look at this as tough, but you can also look at this as an opportunity,” Bruno said. “We have an opportunity to make progress on the road.”

DePaul had several opportunities to put this game away in regulation but went 3-10 from free throws down the stretch and 0-4 in the final minute, which led to Notre Dame tying the game and winning in overtime. BrittanyHrynko missed all four free throws in the final minute in a game in which she put in 32 points. DePaul fell 9493 in a near-upset of former Big East rival and top-five team Notre Dame.

Villanova 79 DePaul 76 DePaul blew a 74-70 lead with 50 seconds left in the game and did not make a shot in the last half of overtime, leading to their first conference loss of the season at Villanova. The Wildcats hit a layup with three seconds to go in regulation to tie the game after the Blue Demons failed to adequately defend the basket. This game was the first road conference game for DePaul and their first in a three-game stretch of road games.

Turnovers cost DePaul at ‘Nova By Ben Gartland Asst. Sports Editor

In a game where DePaul needed everything to go right, it seemed as if nothing could go their way as they fell to the Villanova Wildcats, 84-61. It was their first conference loss of the season in which DePaul had started 3-0, their best conference start since 1991. When previewing the matchup Thursday, head coach Oliver Purnell talked about the need to start strong on the road, especially against a team like Villanova who only lost at home once in the past two seasons. “It’s very tough to win on the road,” he said. “You have to match the energy and desire of the opponent and at the same time do the little things in your game plan.” DePaul failed to start strong and, in fact, did the exact opposite.

Billy Garrett Jr. opened up the scoring with a three-point shot to put the Blue Demons up early but everything after that was all Villanova. After DePaul took a 5-3 lead, the Wildcats went on a 13-0 run to take an early 16-5 lead. Villanova continued to build their lead after the run as they continued to force DePaul out of the game. Along with strong ball movement, Villanova took advantage of DePaul’s miscues. They forced 10 turnovers in the first half and scored 12 points off them. When the Blue Demons did not turn the ball over, they were unable to put many points up. They had two separate five-minute stretches without a point in the first half as the game ran away from them. At the same time, DePaul was not able to shut down the Wildcats’ ball movement. Purnell

had mentioned before the game the need for constant defensive pressure on Villanova. “What you want is to have their passers under duress so that they don’t deliver the ball on time and on target,” he said. The Wildcats ened up with 23 assists on the afternoon, and led at halftime 45-24. DePaul started the second half right where they left off in the first half, turning the ball over on four straight possessions as Villanova extended their lead. The Blue Demons did cut down on their turnovers after that stretch, however, and, as the intensity of the game died down, started to cut into the deficit. But by then, the lead was too much to overcome. With the loss, DePaul fell to 3-1 in the Big East and lost sole possession of first place in the conference. Tommy Hamilton IV

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Forward Tommy Hamilton led DePaul with 12 points, but DePaul fell to Villanova 84-61 for their first loss in the Big East. was the highest scorer for DePaul with 12 points while the starting five combined for only 25 points. Another key to the game that Purnell laid out beforehand was the need to keep Villanova off the backboard. The Blue Demons were

out-gunned in this department as well, losing the rebound battle 34-32 and giving up 10 offensive rebounds to the Wildcats. DePaul returns home to face Georgetown 8 p.m. Tuesday.

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violation of team rules — a sign that he wasn’t fully mature. He also missed a significant time with bronchitis, appearing in “I try to get those two years only 19 of 33 games last season. out of my mind. It is what it is,” However, Crockett said there he said. “I’m just trying to focus was a catalyst that caused him to on my senior year and have a ca- realize that he needed to grow up reer year.” — the birth of his son. Crockett’s Through 17 games, Crockett son is now 2 years old, and he is having a career year and has said being a father has given him started every game. He’s shoot- a new perspective. ing a career-high 47 percent and “That can mature you a lot,” averaging 11.6 points per game. Crockett said. “It took me from Both totals are vast improve- a boy to a man. It taught me to ments to what he averaged last not take advantage of anything season, shooting 27 percent and because something can be taken scoring 3.9 points per game. away from you as quick as someCrockett’s been a steady fourth thing can be given to you. My son option on a team that has shown was given to me and that clicked.” plenty of balance in scoring. DePaul head coach Oliver More importantly, Crockett’s Purnell has noticed Crockett’s best contribution maturity. One of to the team this Purnell’s main year has been his (Having a son) can points of emphadefense. mature you a lot. It sis with a team is He’s the took me from a boy senior leadership, team’s best peand he’s gone to to a man. rimeter defender, Crockett for that. Jamee Crockett often locking “I think he’s down players on definitely playthe wing. He also relies on his ing like a senior,” Purnell said. refound athleticism, forcing 22 “Crockett does say things, but steals and already tying a season- he’s more of a quiet leader. He high in blocks with 10. sets by example. When he does “I’ve been focusing on my de- say things, people listen.” fense,” Crockett said. “We have The communication between plenty of guys who can score, and Crockett and Purnell is there as my time will come when it comes. well. It’s just heart and will, me willing “I met with coach before to do it. I came in here playing no practice, and he told me that evdefense, and now I’m one of the erybody follows me on defense,” best defenders.” Crockett said. “If I’m playing There’s also a certain matu- hard on defense, everybody is rity that Crockett went through. playing hard on defense.” Through his two years of being Crockett’s success, however, limited by his right knee, Crock- circles back to his health. On ett said he started to become offense, Crockett is now able frustrated. In his sophomore to slash to the rim and open up season, Crockett was bothered by shooters on the inside. With three knee pain, but in the following other players averaging double summer, he tore his medical col- figures, Crockett said that it’s a lateral ligament (MCL). Crockett benefit to have so many shooters didn’t miss games because of that on the same team. injury by the time the following “It’s crucial because they have season hit, but he still wasn’t 100 to guard everyone on the defenpercent. sive end,” Crockett said. “When During his junior season, we go down and play defense, Crockett was suspended for a then we can come back quickly

Jamee Crockett already surpassed his season-high of 10 blocks with 11 this season. and play offense, and they have to guard us. It’s real hard to play us.” In his final season, Crockett said he wants to make a mark

with the rest of his teammates. At 3-1 in the Big East, Crockett is now seeing a culture of success that he hasn’t seen through his

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four years. “It feels great right now,” Crockett said. “But we can either be satisfied or keep winning.”

Women’s hoops picks up early road wins By Matthew Paras Sports Editor

DePaul women’s basketball picked up a pair of early conference road wins this past week, beating Georgetown and Marquette in lopsided wins. DePaul (11-5, 3-1 Big East) cracked the 100-point mark in both games, beating Georgetown 105-85 on Jan. 4 and Marquette 101-67 on Friday. The Blue Demons answered back strong after being upset 76-73 in overtime at Villanova Jan. 2. Against Marquette (4-11, 0-4), all 11 active players saw game action. Sophomore guard Jessica January led all scorers with 19 points in 20 minutes of action, but it was a solid team performance all around. Three more Blue Demons finished the night in double figures with forward Megan Podkowa logging 17 points, forward Mart’e Grays adding 14 and forward Brooke Schulte chipping in 11. It was an impressive performance for the Blue Demons, who forced 26 turnovers and dominated their Big East rivals. Guard Chanise Jenkins accounted for 10 of DePaul’s 22 assists on 37 baskets.

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Brittany Hrynko had a career-high 38 points against Georgetown Jan. 4. She was named Big East Player of the Week this past week. At Georgetown (4-12, 2-2), it was the Brittany Hrynko show. Hrynko had a career-high 38 points, going 1528 from the field and knocking down

five 3-pointers. Hrynko’s 38 came after dropping 29 points on Villanova in the team’s upset loss to the Wildcats. She’s scored at least 20 points in her last three

games. Hrynko leads not only her team, but the whole Big East conference with 20 points per game. The senior guard was also named Big East Player of the Week last week. Rapper and former “DeGrassi” star Drake was seen on Instagram on Thursday wearing a DePaul hoodie with Hrynko’s name and jersey number stitched on the back. The Blue Demons are in a four-way tie for first place in the Big East, tied with Seton Hall, Villanova and St. John’s. DePaul, who was previously ranked in The Associated Press’ top 25 poll, lost their No. 25 ranking when they lost to Villanova. DePaul hadn’t played a game at home since Dec. 22, traveling since Dec. 28 at Illinois State. The Blue Demons returned to McGrath-Phillips Arena Sunday with an 84-61 win against Xavier. Starting Friday at St. John’s, the Blue Demons return to the road for two games against two of the best teams in the conference. After the Red Storm, the Blue Demons then face a quick turnaround at Seton Hall Sunday.

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New arena’s budget increases by $12.5 million By Matthew Paras Sports Editor

In October, DePaul athletic director Jean Lenti Ponsetto praised the open communication between the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority and DePaul, saying how DePaul has been kept up to date in the process. In December, it was announced that process will cost more than previously planned. The Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees voted on Dec. 8 to pay $12.5 million more than the original estimated $70-75 million for the university’s new basketball arena in the South Loop, bringing the new estimated amount to $82.5 million. In a memo circulated to faculty, former interim president Patricia O’Donoghue said that the building has been redesigned, “raising it to ground level and accepting a number of other engineering changes.” The changes are the reason for the increased cost. O’Donoghue said that the change in cost won’t affect student tuition or the operating budgets in place, despite university-wide mandated cuts in spending at the end of the fiscal year. “DePaul has built or renovated more than a dozen buildings in the past 15 years, and is well familiar with having to adjust the funding or change the design for projects as costs become clearer once they are bid to contractors,” O’Donoghue

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The latest rendering of DePaul’s arena located in the South Loop. The project is now expected to cost $12.5 million more than previously planned, bringing DePaul’s total cost to $82.5 million. said in a memo. “Thankfully, DePaul’s commitment to complete the project with no impact to student tuition or operation budgets remains in place. “Current estimates continue to show that naming rights, corporate sponsorships, ticket sales and fundraising will offset the anticipated project construction cost increases,” she said. The total cost of the arena construction will be $164 million between DePaul and the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority (McPier),

BENCH, continued from front page not have fun with it?” The mob has become known for their quick and entertaining antics that they do after their teammates make good things happen on the court. The Bench Mob’s foundation began when Ryckbosch started and fellow walkon Stuart Perry taught some of the different celebrations that could be done at the end of the bench. After Perry graduated, current graduate assistant and former walk-on Edwind McGhee took over the role of keeping guys positive. “Perry was a senior when we were freshmen, but we didn’t have a full slate of four or five guys committed to the celebrations like we do now,” Ryckbosch said. The mob started to enjoy some national attention dating back to last season. Ryckbosch was featured on ESPN’s “Sports Nation” for his courtside antics in the Big East Tournament, which included celebrating a play by eating an imaginary bowl of spaghetti. This year, however, they are up to the same tricks, and people are starting to take notice. The four players get a lot of airtime during broadcasts on Fox Sports 1, which has led to significant feedback. It prompted the mob to create a twitter account @Depaul_Benchmob, giving them a chance to welcome naysayers and supporters. But don’t get it twisted. These guys are competitors. They’re not cheerleaders. Of course, they’d rather be playing more minutes than they currently do, but they understand what they’re doing has a significant impact on team’s chemistry both on and off the court. And for good teams, that chemistry is invaluable. As a player, it’s hard not to be

$150 million for the Event Center’s construction and an additional $14 million for “soft costs.” McPier also paid $40 million for the cost of the land, which is located on the corner Prairie Avenue and Cermak Road. In a press release Nov. 25, McPier said that they and DePaul asked the design firm Pelli Clarke Pelli to adjust the initial design to bring the arena floor to street level and add 12 feet of height to the building. To shoulder the increase of costs, DePaul and McPier will split

appreciative on the court when seeing the mob at the end of the bench going nuts. “We’ve seen it on film a lot the past few seasons, but it’s really taken off since the Big East Tournament last year,” DePaul forward Forrest Robinson said. “How can you not get amped up when your guys are supporting you like that? It’s almost impossible to not feed off the energy and do your best to stay productive while you’re in the game.” Most skits aren’t always rehearsed or thought out. Some just materialize from brainstorming or even performing the act. The squat skit, for example, is the group’s personal favorite. “The squat skit was formed in the weight room, and then we just kind of go through how we can squeeze it onto the bench,” Hanel said. “We’ve got to keep our guys loose. If we have a dry spell on the court or things aren’t going our way, we feel like it is our job to keep the guys up and motivated.” Though it may not be their job, they’re certainly doing just that — motivating. Before the season started, DePaul head coach Oliver Purnell stressed the importance of chemistry within the team. He said he sees the impact the bench mob is having with that task. “Guys pulling for one another is something that’s underappreciated throughout sports,” Purnell said. “Intangibles help, it’s like a family member pulling for you and encouraging you. Those things help you relax and, in turn, play better.” The Bench Mob has added a new dimension to a team that has underachieved the past few seasons. After the team’s six-game slide during the winter break, they’ve opened conference play with impressive wins against Marquette, Xavier

the estimated 25 million in half. “DePaul is making a substantial investment in this facility along with (McPier). We would not have been able to build the event center without DePaul’s participation,” McPier CEO Jim Reilly said in the release. “In addition, the University will pay at- or above-market rent for using the facility. When you add it all up, DePaul is getting its long-sought home court in Chicago while also supporting the city’s tourism and convention industry.” The project is slated to break

ground in the second quarter of 2015, delayed further from the original estimated start date of January. Handling the construction will be “The Prairie District Partners,” a construction group composed of Clark Construction Group-Chicago LLC, Bulley & Andrews LLC, McKissack & McKissack Midwest, Old Veteran Construction, Goettsch Partners and Moody Nolan. The completion of the project is anticipated to be finished in 2017.

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The DePaul bench celebrates after a big play in DePaul’s upset win against Stanford. and Creighton. This team is finding its identity. As that process continues throughout the season, the mob’s impact cannot be taken for granted. And Ryckbosch, possibly the mob’s most

enthusiastic member, agrees wholeheartedly. “We can’t all be on the court at the same time,” he said. “We have to find ways to help our guys, and we take a lot of pride in that.”

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REDEMPTION Jamee Crockett is finally healthy again — and now a threat for the Blue Demons

By Matthew Paras Sports Editor

The moment DePaul forward Forrest Robinson knew Jamee Crockett was “back” was one afternoon in a summer practice. During a scrimmage, Crockett ran the baseline, caught the ball for an alley-oop and hopped over two defenders to put them on a poster. “Nobody wanted to take credit (for being dunked on), so I’ll just leave it at that,” Robinson said, laughing. The move itself requires a lot of athletic ability. To be able to burst and then perfectly time the jump to catch the ball is an impressive feat on its own, which doesn’t even include needing enough force to slam the ball over

two bodies. But when asked about it, it’s a play that Crockett doesn’t even remember. The 22-year-old senior spent most of his summer focusing on rehabbing his right knee after being hurt for the last two seasons. A once-promising freshman, Crockett’s knee injuries hampered him through his sophomore and junior years. Now in his senior year, Crockett is finally back to what he considers his full health. And at full strength, Crockett’s best is a large reason why the team is clicking so well.

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DePaul’s best 3-0 start to a conference since... George H.W. Bush was Preisdent Madonna had the No. 1 song (“Justify My Love”)

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BLUE DEMONS FACT

If you are a senior ready to graduate, you weren’t born the year the last time the Blue Demons started this strong. Since 1991, the Blue Demons have only made the NCAA tournament four times (1991, 1992, 2000 and 2004).

It’s early, but I’m just real happy our team is getting better. After each timeout, our guys are getting better and better. I think it’s a result of hard work in practice, us staying together and believing in what we’re doing. DePaul head coach Oliver Purnell, following the Creighton win Jan. 7

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SEASON RECAP

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Guard Durrell McDonald

9-8 record (3-1 Big East) 72.8 ppg for 73.4 ppg against Tied for first in the Big East