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Cold, alone on the ‘L’
Arena TIF funds reallocated By Grant Myatt News Editor
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LEFT, a train pulls into the Fullerton Red Line station on a snowy afternoon. RIGHT, a man takes refuge from the freezing cold on the ‘L’.
Homeless try to escape frigid weather By Maria Elias Contributing Writer
Escaping out of the cold and into the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) Red Line at 4:15 a.m. is a daily ritual for Shannon Costello. The 23-year-old Chicagoan is a Starbucks barista, and often is scheduled to open the coffee shop at 5 a.m. Although Costello has never had a problem with taking the CTA at this early hour—or late hour, depending on when you ended your night at the bars—Chicago’s record
cold weather this winter has changed her opinion. “I’ve lived in the city my whole life, so taking the ‘L’ at that hour seemed like no big deal,” Costello said. “But I guess with this winter being so bad, it has brought way more homeless people out and the cars are repulsive.” The CTA agrees that its services are providing the homeless with shelter more this winter than any other in Chicago history. “The CTA has increased nightly patrols with social service agencies to provide
homeless individuals other options during the unusual cold periods,” CTA representative Lambrini Lukidis said. “Our security staff and experts from social agencies are working in teams to encourage homeless to take advantage of shelters and social services.” The winter months have also caused a spike in the diligence of the car services. With the inside of the railcars filling with salt, snow and slush brought in by passengers during inclement weather, the CTA is making more of an effort to keep their services
clean. “I got on the ‘L’ at Midway from leaving the airport, and one of the guys was cleaning all of the cars,” Jack Goodman, 24, of Wicker Park, said. “I felt bad for him, but I’ve also fallen while riding the L because of the slush and snow that piles up in the cars. So, I was happy to they are handling the situation.” Confirming Goodman’s experience, the CTA said its regular cleaning program of rail cars requires staff to walk
See HOMELESS, page 5
DePaul reacts to sex abuse disclosures By Tom Fowkes Staff Writer
After weeks of anticipation following an announcement by Cardinal Francis George in December 2013, more than 6,000 pages of internal Chicago Archdiocese documents concerning cases of sexual abuse by priests were released publicly on Tuesday. The extensive records, which the Associated Press called “the broadest look yet into how one of [the] largest and most prominent American dioceses responded to the scandal,” offer an unvarnished and disquieting glimpse of
years of abuse and systematic concealment. The documents feature correspondence between church officials, lurid details of individual acts and personal information about the accused in 30 of the at least 65 cases where the Archdiocese states it has credible claims of child abuse. Their release came through a settlement between the organization’s attorneys and law firm Jeff Anderson & Associates, which represents numerous victims and has made the documents available on their
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See SEXUAL ABUSE, page 9 Bishop Francis Kane responding to the recent sex abuse disclosures.
The City of Chicago announced that the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) funding for the new DePaul arena will be reallocated to the Marriott hotel project, the Chicago Tribune reported. Originally, $33 million in TIF funds would cover the arena land, but the McPier organization will now pay for the land. The DePaul student group, the Contingent for an Alternatively Funded Arena (CAFA), campaigned against the use of those funds. “I was still surprised to hear that TIF funds would not be used for the event center,” Francesco De Salvatore, a member of CAFA, said. “One of the demands that CAFA has insisted upon is that DePaul University not partake in a partnership that would be using TIF and public funding.” Cynthia Lawson, DePaul’s vice president of public relations and communications said, “How the city of Chicago and MPEA finance their portion of the economic development project in the South Loop is theirs to determine.” CAFA plan to meet later this week to discuss the news.
MAP grant race starts By Nathan Weisman Asst. News Editor
Every year college students around Illinois race to submit their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in order to receive Monetary Award Programs (MAP) grants from the state. MAP grants are given on a first-come, first-served basis with funds often running out before the official application deadline. Because of this, DePaul has taken efforts to ensure that students know they need to apply as quickly as possible. “SGA has worked to get the message out in as many ways as possible,” Casey Clemmons, the president of the Student Government Association, said. “We felt it was important to have the message on D2L because we
See MAP, page 5
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Sports
Nation & World
Opinion
Arts & Life
Growing unrest as Olympic games draw near
41st anniversary of Roe v. Wade decision
Sasheer Zamata joins 'SNL'
Olympic fashions take center stage
Security and economic stability fears plague the upcoming winter games, see page 10.
Even after 41 years, the debate surrounding abortion is still a hot-button issue, see page 12.
A look at SNL's newest cast member, the first female African-American since the departure of Maya Rudolph in 2007, see page 16.
Barbershop quartet or Olympic curling team? You decide, see page 25.
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D2L class hub gets a facelift Faculty, students adjust to new interface By Lindsey Murphy Contributing Writer
Upon returning to classes after weeks of winter break, students noticed a change in their routine log in to the campus’ online Learning Management System, Desire2Learn. The site that helps students manage their syllabi, interact with their professors and fellow classmates, and organize assignments and grades had a few physical changes while we were away. While most of the tabs and content are the same, with an updated layout and other minor adjustments, Desire2Learn has a crisp new appearance with some additional features to benefit students. “Desire2Learn is extremely helpful at a college institution since it allows professors to communicate easily with their students, not just with grades but with messages as well,” Alex Sobczak said, a transfer student at DePaul University who didn’t use Desire2Learn at her previous college. After leaving the Desire2Learn tab open on your computer for more than a few minutes while doing other things, you then have to weed through annoying pop-ups that ask if you are still actively using
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The new D2L software displays a new user interface with additional features like notifications. the website. The new edition of Desire2Learn allows you to prevent the site from logging you out after a period of inactivity, meaning you can leave the Desire2Learn page open and logged in while completing a reading or paper and revisit it without any difficulties. Another unique feature that was added to the new Desire2Learn interface was that of notifications that appear similar to that of Facebook. A little red dot will appear at the top left of the screen when you have an assignment due or quiz approaching, clicking the red dot
then leads to a pull down menu where you can click on the exact assignment and be relocated to the assignment page. “I think the notifications are a great add, I find that students see notifications as reminders to keep them organized,” Mike Reilley, a journalism instructor at DePaul, said. There were also a few adjustments made to Campus Connect, mostly affecting faculty navigation. “I haven’t found it to be more difficult, I just took the time to see what changes were made and where things were relocated,”
said Reilley. With the updates to both Desire2Learn and Campus Connect, the sites may be unfamiliar to students and faculty from what they are used to. “As professors, we have to be dynamic and change and adjust with advancing technology,” Reilley said, “It’s part of the job now, in a month I don’t think anyone will be complaining." In order to keep up with new and updating devices and browsers, the software needed some changes made. The software marketplace is constantly
Grant awarded to DePaul professor for psych study By Aziza Khamitova Contributing Writer
Last month, Leonard A. Jason, a DePaul psychology professor, received a $2 million grant for a five-year study that focuses on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) among children. CFS is a disorder that entails extreme fatigue; the cause of CFS is unknown. “Energy is very important,” Dr. Jason said. “It’s a dominant endurance and if you don’t have it, you are in big trouble because there are very high expectations for people to achieve and to get a lot of stuff done.” Jason has studied CFS for the past 25 years. In 1989, he became very ill and even left the university for a year. He was diagnosed with mononucleosis, and later he was diagnosed with CFS. “Because I had a personal experience with this illness, I decided to look at the literature and what I found indicated that there were a lot of things that were problematic that I could study,” Jason said.
According to Jason, there have never been methodologically sound and community-based prevalence studies of youth. The study is aiming to analyze over 20,000 households who have children. Jason said after identifying at-risk children, they will bring them to the Lurie Children’s Hospital to get a complete medical and psychiatric evaluation. Jason also received a $3 million grant to study mono as a possible risk factor among college students. Based on this study, Jason and his team will interview college students: taking students’ blood samples, making profiles of them, and trying to find the risk factors. “Our study will look at risk factors for developing CFS, and it is a prospective longitudinal study of college students over time,” Jason said. “This will nicely complement our community based prevalence study youth ages five-seventeen.” Jason in convinced that the study will shed light on this little known disease among children. “So, we are really going to be pioneering on these two very large
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studies and both of them are multimillion dollar studies,” Jason said. These are some of the largest grants that DePaul has received in terms of funding from the federal government and Jason admits that applying for these grants was a challenging experience. The team of researchers will consist of 26 people: Jason, Ben Katz from Lurie Children’s Memorial Hospital, two project directors, five research assistants, two DePaul graduate students, and 15 undergraduate volunteers. Abby Brown, a fourth year DePaul PhD student at Clinical Community Psychology, said being a part of this team is exciting and beneficial. Brown will interview children and conduct psychological screening. “This is obviously a large-scale study,” Brown said. “It gets DePaul’s name out
changing and the system that we use at DePaul needs to keep up in order to be compatible with the newest devices. Students were sent an email during winter break that described the changes being made to Desire2Learn and how they could navigate the new changes with video tutorials, which were also available on Desire2Learn’s homepage. “The notifications that students can subscribe to including getting notifications when quiz due dates are two days away, as well as when content pages have been updated,” Melissa Koenig, Associate Director of Faculty Instructional Technology Services at DePaul, said. According to Koenig, updates to the system will continue to happen throughout our time as students at DePaul. Although students have different ways of maintaining their classes and organizing their assignments, some may turn to Desire2Learn more so now than before, due to the updated interface being more interactive. However, students become accustomed to how their professors teach, some of which not using Desire2Learn, so the instinct to check the program sometimes isn’t there. “I like the notification aspect, but the problem is that I don’t check my D2L constantly, a lot of times I use my printed out syllabus for keeping up with assignments,” Adina Garneata, a student at DePaul, said. Some students hope that the updates made to Desire2Learn will give professors more of an incentive to use the program. “It makes it easier to locate readings and stay updated on my grades,” Garneata said.
there with a very prestigious funding, source and study.” Brown has high expectations for this study. She is convinced that this research will make a significant contribution to the literature of pediatric chronic fatigue syndrome, and it will have some prevalent numbers on the conditioning children. “The more we raise awareness and reduce stigma around those sort of things will benefit our students, staff or faculty who are living with chronic illness,” said Brown. Anna Theofanous, a DePaul senior student majoring in psychology, volunteered to assist in this study. “Chronic fatigue syndrome specifically really spoke to me because this disease is something not many people know about,” she said. “This really stigmatized, so we are able to help lot of individuals.” Currently Theofanous learns about CFS and research in general, makes timelines for individuals, works with Excel data, and presents during meetings. Theofanous said she hopes people with CFS will get more attention and that the study will change their lives. Jason is convinced that these grants will also benefit DePaul significantly. “My affiliation with DePaul University gets the name out to people around the world,” he said.
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'Steps towards the future' Latino Media and Communication to host successful symposium By Michael Corio Editor-in-Cheif
When it began in 2011, there were only 30 students, a few speakers and an idea. Year after year, the program has outgrown its venue, budget and ambitions, and is expecting to host 120 high school students for its upcoming symposium on Jan. 30. Pasos al Futuro, run by DePaul's Latino Media and Communication department, targets Latino high school students for a program that promotes news literacy, higher education and provides handson workshops in which students develop, produce and edit their own news stories and broadcasts. Spanish for 'steps towards the future', the program includes a daylong winter symposium in which journalism professors and industry professionals host panel discussions and participate in breakout sessions with the high school students.
"This is an event where people learn about the life of a journalist. How did the journalists get there, how did they make it to where they are today. What guidance would they give students if they wanted to get into journalism," Cristina Benitez, Director of Latino Media and Communication at DePaul, said. This year's symposium will include the managing editor of Hoy, Fernando Diaz, as well as the magazine's multimedia producer, Roger Morales. On-air personality Aileen OcaĂąa and News Director Teri Arvesu of Univision Chicago will be there, in addition to Alejandro Escalona, web editor for Telemundo who teaches a course titled 'Reporting Latino Communities' at DePaul. Several journalism professors from the university will also be there to weigh in on the panel discussions and help lead the day's activities. Sophomore Jessenia Martinez, who participated in the Pasos al Futuro program in high school twice, is now studying journalism at DePaul. "I really enjoyed it, and the lots of hands-on experience. It's kind of how I got started and where I'm at now. The program opened my eyes to what I could do in the real world afterwards," Martinez said.
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Pasos Al Futuro students pose on their last day at DePaul in 2013. At the end of the event, participants are invited to attend the Pasos al Futuro summer workshop, where they actually get a chance to brainstorm, produce their own news broadcasts and write stories. "The big kahuna is in the summer, and that's the summer journalism workshop. This is where students are assigned stories, then they do the research, they write the questions, they go to the site, they interview people – it is filmed. We use DePaul journalism students to help with this part of the program," Benitez said. Pasos al Futuro partners up with Global Initiatives, which
utilizes local connections in the community to reach out to Hispanic high school students to participate. "We recruit for people that love to write, and also journalism students. It's really targeting these students that don't really have an opportunity to think about journalism but care a lot about their communities, and it's giving them an opportunity to be a voice for their communities," Benitez said. Last year, Pasos al Futuro received the largest grant ever in the college of communication's history, a total of $120,000 from the Robert R. McCormick Foundation. Since then, the
program has expanded its efforts, increasing its panel discussions, adding workshops and doubling the length of its summer session from one week to two. "Other students can benefit from the program because you can refurbish your writing skills and you're going to write almost like half of your life, so why not go. You gain networking, you gain skills, and you're able to put it on your resume as well. Every student should do it, even if they are not doing journalism," Martinez said. The symposium will take place Jan. 30, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the DePaul Center, room 8005.
News. Jan. 27, 2014. The DePaulia | 5 MAP continued from front page believe students visit D2L more often than Campus Connect.” Students will see urgent messages greeting them as they log into Campus Connect and on their D2L homepage telling them to be sure to file their FAFSA to be eligible for the MAP grant. In addition to the urgent messages online, SGA will be holding two events in the first week of February in the Student Center to answer questions about the MAP grant. The office of Financial Aid will also be contacting students known to be reliant on financial aid to make sure they have applied. MAP grants are crucial to students who are dependent on financial aid for their education because they do not need to be repaid. “Without MAP grants many students who are struggling to pay for school would not be able to continue their education,” Sarah Rens, the SGA vice president, said. “If we are aware of a student in need of financial aid and they are forced to leave DePaul because they haven't been able to find it, we have failed them,” Patricia O’Donoghue the Interim Provost of DePaul University, said. “It’s crucial that we keep [MAP grants] in front of our students eyes.” “Last year DePaul estimated MAP funds would run out in March and were spot on,” Rens said. “February 15 is when DePaul is estimating that funds will run out this year.” Last year 854,397 students in Illinois applied for the MAP Grants, while only 377,207 were deemed eligible, and only
140,000 students, 37.4 percent of eligible students, received awards, according to the Illinois Student Assistance Commission. The average award given was $2,360 per student. ISAC data also shows that the number of applications for MAP grants has continued to grow over the last 15 years. The number of applications in 2013 more than doubled the number of applications in 1999. Last year, 4,500 students at DePaul received aid from the MAP grants, roughly 1 in 5 students who attend the university. Roughly 7 percent of the students who received aid from MAP grants last year were forced to return a portion of the money awarded to them due to an error by the ISAC. DePaul was able to pay the difference for the students, however, to ensure they all were given their full financial aid. SGA and DePaul University, working in coordination with other colleges and the Illinois Board of Higher Education, are planning a trip to Springfield to petition state legislators to increase MAP funding. The trip to Springfield will be in April and will help ensure that MAP grants do not get cut due to shortfalls in the state’s budget. The filing period for the 2014-2015 academic year began Jan. 1, giving students less than two months to file before funds run out. If students do miss out on the MAP grants they can still apply for the Federal Pell grant, which also does not need to be repaid.
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A snowy Purple Line express train sits at the Fullerton station.
HOMELESS continued from front page through and clean the cars during train turn-arounds. Therefore the trains are clean before they leave the terminal, but the instances of uncleanliness are occurring mid-route. “Honestly, I don’t care if the cars have salt and snow in them, but when I get on the L at 4:00 in the morning and see a homeless man sleeping in his own urine, it’s disgusting,” Costello said. “I just wish I could afford to never have to ride it again.” DePaul University senior Julian Boone, a resident of Lincoln Park, holds a different outlook on the rise of the CTA’s homeless passengers. Boone elaborates on the harsh reality of homelessness in Chicago, and he passionately explains that more sensitivity is needed on the matter. “In such extreme weather conditions, a myriad of these poor souls seek refuge on the CTA trains and busses, and the focus of this vitriol is misdirected,” Boone said. “What little discomfort one feels in the presence of such a human being is that individual’s existence.” While the staff shows sensitivity toward their homeless passengers through encouraging them to seek shelters and social services, the CTA is encouraging passengers to confront workers if they see inappropriate or suspicious behavior.
If a passenger encounters an unsanitary condition, they are urged to inform the train operator. “If a train is soiled with a passengers bodily fluids of any kind, the rail car can be evacuated and isolated from passenger use,” Lukidis said. “Once the train reaches a terminal, it is then properly cleaned before being returned to service.” The CTA is handling these situations by hiring more workers and raising the frequency of car cleaning services. Bringing the total staff of servicers to 130 people, the CTA has hired 15 new car servicers this past week. These workers are deployed at stations throughout the system seven days a week in order to help accommodate the problems arising from the weather conditions this winter. “As abnormal temperatures abate, we expect the issue to subside, but we’re going to continue our vigilance to ensure cleanliness,” Lukidis said. With snow piling up, temperatures dropping and CTA cars now possessing unsanitary conditions, Chicago is desperate for an early spring. “I normally love Chicago winters. I’m a play-in-the-snow and curl-up-on-thecouch kind of guy,” Goodman said. “But I am more than ready for sunshine and beer gardens to open back up.”
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Keshia McFarland (second from right) sings with the DePaul Gospel Choir at the prayer breakfast Monday, Jan. 20.
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DePaul community gathers at annual prayer breakfast it comes to segregation. Whittaker said if Dr. King Contributing Writer was here today, he would say, “We could do more and do better.” As the DePaul community Bryant agreed, adding that gathered to commemorate slain the federal holiday honoring the civil rights leader Rev. Dr. Martin Nobel Peace Prize winner should Luther King Jr., some questioned be acknowledged by everyone. how far the U.S. and the city of “He would be a little Chicago have come in redards to disappointed … Every single segregation. commemorative event today Natalie Moore, a reporter should be standing room only,” with WBEZ who covers news and Bryant said. issues on the South Side, was the But Bryant said strides as far keynote speaker Monday at the as racial equality have been made. 17th Annual Prayer Breakfast at “We’re not perfect yet, but the Lincoln Park Student Center. we’re still going to push through,” "Chicago is Bryant said. a diverse city “Even now where people of that I’m here for a different races long time, I don’t do not often get it," Whittaker Take advantage of i nter m i ng le ," said. She had no living in a worldMoore said. the U.S. was class city, go out of idea “ M a y o r s as segregated as your comfort zone. Richard M. it was when she Daley and Natalie Moore, first prepared to Rahm Emanuel come to the U.S. WBEZ reporter She said she was have touted and promoted initially told not Chicago as a to come to this world-class city; the skyscrapers country. kiss the clouds, the billion dollar “I didn’t get it because my Millennium Park, the Michelin best friend was white from home, rated restaurants, pristine lake so I couldn’t understand the race views, fabulous shopping, vibrant are still different towards me,” theater scene,…” Moore said. “Yet Whittaker said. swept under the rug is the stench The women said they still of segregation that compromises have a “whirlwind of emotions” Chicago.” when they think about the life Chicagoans need to get out of and death of Dr. King. their neighborhoods and explore Bryant was in high school the city, Moore said. when King was assassinated. “Take advantage of living “I just cried, it was like a in a world-class city, go out of personal family member had your comfort zone,” Moore said. been assassinated so I was very “Don’t listen to what people emotional,” Bryant said. may say negatively about certain The event also had neighborhoods. Go see for performances of DePaul singers, yourself.” poem recitations and an original Vallen Whittaker, who came interview-based theater piece to the U.S. from Belize, attended sampling contemporary ideas the breakfast with her friend about Dr. King’s legacy. Patty Bryant. Both women said there is still work to be done when
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TOP: DePaul hosted a peace and justice fair Wednesday, Jan. 22 where several DePaul Community Service Association organizations were featured. ABOVE: WBEZ Reporter Natalie Moore spoke at the paryer breakfast and Race Out Loud event on Monday, Jan. 20.
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NewsBRIEFS By Grant Myatt & Nathan Weisman News Editor & Asst. News Editor
Law School Dean resigns The DePaul College of Law Dean Gregory Mark announced he will step down from his position at the end of the year. He is leaving the top Law School position after three years to “pursue other scholarly and professional o p p o r t u n i t i e s ,” Interim Provost Patricia O’Donoghue Photo courtesy of DEPAUL said in an email to Gregory Mark faculty and staff. Mark will take a year leave of absence and return to the Law School faculty in the fall of 2015. O’Donoghue will work to appoint an interim dean for the school. During his tenure Mark helped raise $12.6 million for the college and added to existing programs with new faculty
in criminal law and procedure, business law, tax and health law. Enrollment in the College of Law has declined in recent years, with a total 2013 fall enrollment of 891 students, a 17 percent decline from 2009.
Chinese Studies Program hosts New Year Gala DePaul will ring in the Year of the Horse with the annual Chinese New Photo couresty of DEPAUL NEWSLINE Year gala presented by the DePaul’s Chinese studies program. The event will A Chinese Red Lion dances at the 2012 Chinese New Year Gala. bring together students, faculty and the community to celebrate the holiday with dinner and cultural performances. the DePaul Chinese Students and Scholars list includes 320 DePaul graduates, 10 of “We are always looking for ways to Association, DePaul International Student which were in the top 100 and one in the celebrate cultural diversity here at DePaul Organization and NiHao DeBao. top 10. and the Year of the Horse is an opportunity The Gala will be Jan. 31 from 6:30 to Super Lawyers rates lawyers around for us to reflect on what it means and 9 p.m. at the Student Center in room 120. the country in more than 70 practice looks like from a different perspective,” Li areas. Lawyers are given points and those Jin, an assistant professor and director of who receive the most are recognized on DePaul tops Illinois super the Chinese Studies Program, said. the list. Only five percent of the state’s lawyers law school list To help create the program for the lawyers annually are selected for inclusion. celebration, the Chinese Studies program No other law school in Illinois has had worked with student organizations For the fifth year running, DePaul has more alumni recognized on the list then to create events. Among the student been honored as the top law school in DePaul for the last five years. organizations that helped create events are the Illinois Super Lawyers list. This year’s
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5) A Battery (Simple) report was filed for an incident outside 2350 N. Clifton. 6) A Liquor Law Violation report was filed for an offender in University Hall. Offender was transported for treatment to Illinois Masonic Hospital by Chicago EMT.
inside Dunkin Donuts. The subject was asked to leave in prior reports. Chicago Police were on scene and the offender was arrested.
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2) A possession of cannibis report was filled for a room in Sanctuary Hall. Offender was taken into custody by Chicago police.
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and soliciting students, faculty, and staff at the DePaul Center.
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'Octodad' video game creators form game design company By Colleen Connolly Focus Editor
In 2010, a group of DePaul students in the College of Computing and Digital Media developed a computer game based on the daily challenges of being a dad. But the protagonist isn’t an ordinary dad — he’s an octopus disguised as a human. The absurdity of the character combined with the ordinary tasks and challenges made the game, called “Octodad,” a big success. Now alumni, the group has since formed a game design company and will release the sequel to their first game Jan. 30. In the new game, titled “Octodad: Dadliest Catch,” players will navigate the clumsy cephalopod through the daily challenges of shopping for groceries, making coffee and mowing the lawn. Octodad will also venture to the aquarium at the request of his unsuspecting wife and will have to fight the evil sushi chef, who wants to reveal his secret identity to his family. “It started out as a silly game, but then as it progressed it became more about exploring the themes of family and trust and keeping secrets from people you love,” Nick Esparza, one of the game’s developers, said. The combination of silliness and deeper family themes caused Phil Tibitoski, another developer, to liken it to a Pixar or Disney film. And like many of the popular animated films today, the humor in the game is intended to satisfy a range of ages. In a review of the “Octodad” for the video game website 1UP, associate editor Marty Sliva said “Octodad” may be “gaming’s first slapstick comedy.” While not unusual in the world of animated film, comedy is a relatively new genre in the gaming world. Esparza said the humor is different in “Octodad” because it does not come from the dialogue alone. It’s funny because of the clumsy way the octopus moves around and fails to grasp objects the way a human would. The “Octodad” games are not traditional in the game world, but that might be a cause for its success. “It’s basically the same thing as indie music to Top 40,” Tibitoski said. “We’re just trying to do something different. Now there’s finally an audience for that, and that audience is finally realizing we exist.” While the “Octodad” sequel is more or less an extension of the original game, a lot has changed for the former students who designed the first game for a school competition. The biggest change happened when most of
them decided to form their own game development company, Young Horses, which is made up of nine members. “Starting our company has been a very weird, different thing because none of us are business majors, none of us took business classes,” Tibitoski said. “It was just like starting from scratch.” The team had some help from their advisors for the first game, CDM professor Scott Roberts and former professor Patrick Curry, but most of the work they did this time was on their own. They held a Kickstarter campaign in July 2011 and raised $24,000, which covered the costs of starting up the business. They funded the rest of their efforts with outside jobs. Some worked part-time, others full-time. None of the creators of the game are more than 30 years old, and many completed their undergraduate degrees just a few years ago. Despite their young age, however, Roberts has confidence in their ability to succeed. “It’s one thing to have a game be liked and be popular, but they really took a risk … they really took a gamble on the success of the game because they believed in it,” Roberts said. The success of the first game has inspired confidence in the team as well. The original game was free, but it has had been downloaded more than 750,000 times. In addition, they’ve received critical acclaim from inside the game industry. Last spring, Sony sought out the team and offered to release “Octodad: Dadliest Catch” on the PlayStation 4. They accepted the offer, and the game will be released on the new platform in March. The majority of the Young Horses members plan to stay with their fledgling company if the new game takes off. Tibitoski defined success as making enough money off of the new game, which will come with a price tag, to be able to keep the company going and put out another game. Others, like Esparza, may not stick with the company, but he said the experience he’s gained from it has been invaluable. “I still kind of want to try my hand at big games and big movies,” Esparza said. “It’s been my dream since I was a kid, but this is definitely going to inform how I approach any sort of job or anything that I do for the future. It’s been incredibly interesting. It’s really valuable.” “Octodad: Dadliest Catch” will be available Jan. 30. It can be downloaded from game’s website or from the game distributing websites Steam and GOG.
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The sequel to their first game, "Octodad: Deadliest Catch" will be released on Jan. 30.
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SEXUAL ABUSE continued from front page website. The names of these victims and other details were censored from the records. “This has been one of the most painful chapters in the history of the Catholic Church, which is a history of 2000 years, with very beautiful moments and very painful moments as any human history,” Fr. Guillermo Campuzano of University Ministry said. The release of the documents is one of the most proximal and therefore powerful episodes in the global crisis of clergy sexual abuse for Chicago and DePaul Catholics. Campuzano further said that such incidents are a “terrible contradiction of who we are and who we are supposed to be… this is both a sickness and a crime. Both dimensions are very difficult to manage and to explain and to understand.” Cardinal George stated in an open letter, “painful though publicly reviewing the past can be, it is part of the accountability and transparency to which the archdiocese is committed.” Archdiocese officials also stated that the majority of cases featured in the files occurred between 1988 and 1996, none after George became Archbishop of Chicago in 1997, and that all incidents were “ultimately reported to authorities.”
However, attorneys and victims allege that despite the Archdiocese’s emphasis on “transparency,” certain allegations came to light and were subsequently mishandled by George and other current church officials. Attorney Jeff Anderson’s website highlights an entire set of documents that detail “Cardinal George’s knowledge of abusive priests,” and seem to contradict his assertion that all of the incidents were “perpetrated by priests whom neither I nor many younger clergy have ever met or talked to,” as stated in his public letter. Nevertheless, members of DePaul’s Catholic community expressed their support for the decision to make this information public on Tuesday. Christina Teach, a DePaul sophomore and psychology major who is also on the Catholic Campus Ministry (CCM) Pastoral Council stated that, “I was really upset when I heard that they’d tried to cover it up and just kind of pushed it under the rug, because that’s not taking responsibility for your actions, and if anything it’s not giving anyone closure.” Teach, who plans Catholic Community Night events at DePaul, also said that she thinks “the Church does need to take responsibility for what its clergy did, and definitely
releasing it to the public…I think that that’s obviously a really great thing.” “I think that [it’s] necessary,” Robert Gilmore, CCM’s Coordinator of Faith Formation, said. “A lot of these documents, what you’ll see is that they’re dealing with abuse and allegations of abuse from the past. So as important as these are, I think we need to be looking forward as well.” Fr. Campuzano expressed similar sentiments. “I think that obviously the healing of the victims is the most important thing, but the healing of the institution is also essential for this never to happen again…the best way for institutional healing is to recover and reengage fully in our mission.” However, Campuzano also acknowledged the necessity of the scrutiny on the church’s past indiscretions. “From the perspective of the victims, it is only going to be enough when there is justice, and I totally understand that.” Although the documents released Tuesday meticulously detail the misconduct of the accused clergy as well as church official’s attempts to move them from parish to parish or place them in treatment centers instead of reporting incidents to authorities, some feel that the level
of disclosure is still inadequate. Attorney Chris Hurley said to USA Today that “they have handpicked 30 priests, but if they really are all about redemption and forgiveness they should release documents involving all the priests.” Teach also championed the need for further revelations. “I would love to see that, for the sake of being thorough and for the sake of, like I said, taking responsibility.” “I hope that helps in the healing process of the many people who were hurt by it,” Gilmore said. “I can say that me, my friends and the people that I go to church with, we were all hurt by this. Not necessarily directly in the sense that we were the victim of the abuse firsthand, but we were all victims of the abuse.” Gilmore attributes much of the current stigma on priests and the Catholic Church to media coverage that has been “very, very focused on sensationalism. I think that there are some very good things about that, because it got the light of day and it got the public’s eye and it got the attention…[but] I think that just the way our media works in the United States has in many ways perpetuated the kind of circuslike atmosphere that surrounds some of these cases.” “All the priests that I
know, all the ministers that I know- they’re some beautiful human beings,” Gilmore said. “Wonderful people, wonderful clergy who have provided great wisdom and healing for our community, and they’re great friends and I love them very much…when something like this happens, it’s heartbreaking for them, infuriating for them, and it also casts them in a different light than who they are.” “Can we separate the perpetrators from the institution?” Fr. Campuzano asked. “Is the institution to be analyzed and described only by the actions of the perpetrators? That’s very unjust…we are a lot, and have been a lot more than that.” Transcending discussion of the sex abuse documents, Campuzano also weighed in on the potential for the redemption of these same perpetrators. “I believe in second chances for absolutely anybody, I’ve seen amazing things in my life… the human person is absolutely surprising, and I believe in that surprise, yes, but without naiveté. Not at all, because we cannot risk absolutely anything now, nor anybody…justice, mercy and compassion don’t mean stupidity.”
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Concerns mount as Olympics approach Some question security threats, economic instability surrounding Sochi games By AJ Karolczak Contributing Writer
In only a few short weeks, the world’s top winter athletes will put on a major show in the Russian resort city of Sochi. But despite enthusiasm in some circles, concerns ranging from terrorism to economics have been voiced with especially increasing frequency over the past few weeks. According to BBC News, the Russian government last week placed a high priority on finding suspected suicide bombers that are reported to have arrived in Sochi. Ruzanna Ibragimova, a 23-year-old widow of an Islamist insurgent, is believed to have made her way into the city. It is speculated that Ibragimova, from the neighboring Russian Dagestan Republic, could pose a significant threat. In addition to Ibragimova, at least two other potential suicide bombers are thought to be in the region, BBC reported. The city has circulated wanted posters en masse across the city in response, hoping to draw attention to the suspects. The nearby Dagestan and Chechnya regions pose some of the Olympics’ biggest challenges. An area of high Islamic insurgency, the region is noted as a breeding ground for terrorists. The majority of these recent threats come from those advocating an independent Islamic state in the Russian Caucasus, according to the Los Angeles Times. “I think the tensions in the region of Sochi are very real and tense,” Dick Farkas a political science professor at DePaul, said via email. “However, the Russian system is capable of creating the very tightest security cordon.” And they are working to do just that. Russian officials will have 40,000 police forces on call in Sochi, as well as 100,000 security personnel and 30,000 members of the armed forces. Meanwhile, the United States has a plan in place to evacuate Americans if necessary. Two American warships will be placed in the Black Sea, and an undisclosed number of aircrafts will be in the region, the Los Angeles Times reported. The United States has also offered to assist Russian security forces. During an interview for ABC’s “This Week,” U.S. House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Michael McCaul said that as many as 15,000 Americans will be in Sochi. However, Farkas doesn't see the need for these citizens or travelers from other parts of the world to be especially concerned. “In my best judgment, based upon my decades of study of the region, I would say that those attending the Winter Olympics will be no more at risk than the prospect of being mugged in Chicago for your cell phone or being hit by a car in the city driven by a texting driver,” Farkas said. Beyond the looming terror threats, many question how the area will deal with the economic pressure and impacts created by the hosting of the games. “The cost to the Russian Federation is immense and as such is a formidable gamble,” Farkas said. When asked about the potential local economic impacts, Farkas said the local population would likely see a boost to their own incomes. He also said that the added infrastructure could make the city more attractive to visitors.
However, problems could ensue following the games in how the government chooses to maintain the facilities and infrastructure projects that the games required. Farkas also expressed some concern in leadership and policy once Moscow and the political elites turn their attention away from the city after the games. “The only way for the games to create long-term positive impact on Sochi would be to create a market for hard-currency tourism to Sochi, and that is virtually impossible to anticipate given the political instability and insurgency in the region,” Farkas said. “Russian tourists will bring only soft-currency (Russian Rubles) to the local economy and that will not engender growth or prosperity. Simply put, on any economic or developmental calculus, Olympic-style games do not have significant yield.” However, the Olympics do offer a chance to showcase Russian politics, and the new Russia, on the world stage. “The only possibility is that, in terms of Putin’s visibility and prestige and in terms of what is often called ‘soft power’ in international affairs, the games will produce a positive vibe for the new Russia,” Farkas said.
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A photo of a police leaflet seen in a Sochi hotel depicting potential suicide bombers Dzhannet Tsakhayeva, right, and Zaira Aliyeva. But with many still offering concerns regarding the Russian political climate, this may be difficult to achieve. “Even this is problematic given the
harsh and sometimes peculiar attacks by the American media on the games before they begin,” Farkas said. The Winter Olympics will begin Feb. 7.
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Syrian government, rebels begin second round of peace talks By Haley BeMiller Nation & World Editor
Syria joined the international community last week to begin a second round of peace talks aiming to put an end to the nation's bloody civil war. The Geneva II talks began over the weekend after two days of tension between Bashar al-Assad's regime and rebel forces almost halted the effort altogether. Saturday's discussions accomplished little more than getting the two parties in the same room, but according to the New York Times, that was a major accomplishment in its own right. Sunday, meanwhile, was focused on the humanitarian crisis in Homs. The regime has reportedly withheld aid from parts of the nation's thirdlargest city, the New York Times reported, which has led to an increasing number of cases of malnutrition. While the opposing sides could not agree on sending an aid convoy, the Guardian reported that government officials permitted women and children to leave the city. These negotiations come 18 months after the first attempt at peace talks in Switzerland. According to Scott Hibbard, a political science professor
at DePaul, Geneva I operated largely under the assumption that Assad would resign, creating the opportunity for a transititional government to take over. Rebels today are still expecting the regime to keep that promise, the New York Times reported, and they refuse to budge on any policy that doesn't involve those conditions. However, government officials seem to be backing away from their previous concessions. Since the situation has changed so drastically over the last 18 months, Hibbard believes that Geneva I is no longer a relevant framework for the current negotiations. Hezbollah's support of the regime and broadening intervention from other players has made Assad's resignation far less likely. “It’s not like they’re (government officials) about ready to win any time soon, but they’ve kind of fought the rebels to a standstill,” Hibbard said. Because of this, Hibbard predicted that Syrians and their international backers are likely to draft a solution that focuses only on ending the war and humanitarian crisis without addressing major structural changes. This means that the Assad regime and rebel fighters
could end up controlling separate parts of the country, which resembles Syria's current political climate. “The price of that is that the Assad regime will probably stay in power, and you’ll be looking at the de facto partition of the country,” Hibbard said. “In the long run, I don’t know where that goes.” Putting an end to the fighting is a “worthy endeavor,” according to Hibbard, especially when one considers the mounting casualties caused by the war. As of Dec. 31, 2013, Syria's death toll soared over 130,000, Reuters reported. In addition, there are approximately 6.5 million internally displaced citizens in Syria and another 2.4 million that have been displaced to neighboring countries, according to the U.S. Agency for International Development. “The reason why it would be in everyone's interest to have some kind of agreement would be that it could at least end the fighting,” Hibbard said. However, Hibbard fears that a failure to implement a stable, long-term solution will leave room for the conflict to resurface in the future and merely put a band-aid on today's crisis. “You’ve just basically bought
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U.N. Special Representative Lakhdar Brahimi, left, and U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon at a joint press conference during the Syrian peace talks in Montreux, Switzerland. both sides time to kind of rearm and get ready for round two,” he said. Another major hole in Geneva II is the absence of Assad's ally, Iran, at the negotiating table. According to Hibbard, Syria’s civil war is ultimately a sectarian conflict among regional world powers. The two countries spearheading this proxy war are Saudi Arabia, which has been a vocal supporter of the Sunni rebels, and Iran. Hibbard said a resolution between these two nations is crucial to ending the Syrian conflict once and for all. But since Iran isn’t currently a participant, that can't be achieved. “It’s curious that they’re not at the table,” Hibbard said. But at the end of the day,
Hibbard said the biggest hurdle to peace in Syria is the unwavering interests held by each side. Both the rebels and the Assad regime believe they have more to gain through fighting than negotiation, and the backers of each group have additional interests that they refuse to compromise on. “Generally when you do find a negotiated peace, it’s largely because all the parties involved have achieved what’s commonly referred to as a mutually hurting stalemate, where everyone realizes that continuing to shed blood and continuing the military operations is certainly no one’s interest,” Hibbard said. “That gives every party an incentive to negotiate. I just don’t see that as being the case in Syria.”
ICYMI: What's happening in world news Priorities USA super PAC lines up for Clinton run
Killed protester mourned in Kiev amid crisis
One of the most potent outside liberaloriented political groups announced on Thursday that it would back Hillary Rodham Clinton if she chooses to seek the White House in 2016, the latest sign that senior members of President Barack Obama's team were looking to line up with the former first lady. Priorities USA brought on board Jim Messina, Obama's 2012 campaign manager and the latest Obama insider to join a pro-Clinton group. With so many Obama veterans lining up to help clear the way for a Clinton campaign, it perhaps adds pressure on Clinton to go forward with another White House bid. Clinton, a former secretary of state, senator and first lady, says she has not yet decided if she will again seek the White House. But that has not stopped supporters from building a political machine in case she decides to turn the key. The early alignment for Priorities USA sends a clear signal that high-dollar donors were awaiting a Clinton decision and were ready to fork over millions to promote and defend Clinton from Republican criticism that conservative groups have been leveling for months, trying to weaken her standing. Other pro-Clinton outside groups have been forming and working to defend her record in her absence. Correct the Record, for instance, has been trying to debunk Republicans' criticism of her decades in public service while Ready for Hillary has been organizing low-dollar fundraisers for her aimed as much at showing grassroots support as building a list of would-bevolunteers if Clinton joins the race.
Thousands of Ukrainians chanted "Hero!" and sang the national anthem on Sunday, as a coffin carrying a protester who was killed in last week's clashes with police was carried through the streets of the capital, underscoring the rising tensions in the country's two-month political crisis. Mikhail Zhiznevsky, 25, was one of three protesters who died in clashes Wednesday. The opposition contends that Zhiznevsky and another activist were shot by police in an area where demonstrators had been throwing rocks and firebombs at riot police for several days. The government claims the two demonstrators were killed with hunting rifles, which they say police do not carry. The authorities would not say how the third protester died. Meanwhile, protests against President Viktor Yanukovych continued to engulf the country, now beginning to spread to central and eastern Ukraine, the leader's support base. A crowd late Saturday besieged a building, throwing fireworks, firebombs and rocks, near the protest tent camp where about 200 police were sheltering. By early Sunday morning, a corridor was created, allowing police to leave. The overnight outburst came soon after opposition leaders issued a defiant response to Yanukovych's offer to make Arseniy Yatsenyuk, one of their top figures, the country's prime minister. While not rejecting the offer outright, Yatsenyuk said more of the opposition's demands must be met, including Yanukovych's resignation. He vowed protests will continue.
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Father Nathan Reesman begins to pray during the prayer service for Andrew Boldt at Saint Frances Cabrini in West Bend, Wis. on Wednesday.
One dead in Purdue shooting A Purdue University engineering student opened fire inside a basement classroom Tuesday, killing a teaching assistant and prompting officials to put the campus on lockdown, police and the university said. Cody Cousins, who is believed to have targeted Andrew Boldt inside the Electrical Engineering Building, surrendered to a police officer within minutes of the attack, Purdue Police Chief John Cox said. Investigators were trying to determine a motive for the shooting, which happened around noon on the campus in West Lafayette, about 60 miles northwest of Indianapolis. No one else was injured. Boldt, a 21-year-old senior and teaching assistant from West Bend, Wis., died at the
scene. Cousins, a 23-year-old senior, who according to police has addresses listed both in Warsaw, Ind., and Centerville, Ohio, was formally charged with murder on Thursday shortly before his initial court hearing. Prosecutors in Tippecanoe County filed the charge against Cousins and asked that he remain in custody without bond. Magistrate Sean Persin entered a plea of not guilty on Cousins' behalf and ordered him held without bond. The shooting was reported at 12:03 p.m. on Tuesday, and Purdue officials issued the campuswide text alert shortly afterward. Cousins was taken into custody outside the engineering building within minutes of the shooting.
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Opinions Roe v. Wade: A damning partisan legacy
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Pro-choice and pro-life protestors rally outside the Supreme Court during the March for Life in Washington on Wednesday, Jan. 22. The date marks the anniversary of the landmark Roe v. Wade Supreme Court case, which legalized abortion in the United States.
By Kevin Gross Opinions Editor
Last Wednesday, Jan. 22, marked the anniversary of the Roe v. Wade Supreme court case, which ruled abortion legal nationwide 41 years ago. For those who have been following the abortion debate, it is also the date of the March for Life, an annual protest meant to overturn the Supreme Court’s past decision, and the one-year anniversary of the infamous YAF flag and vandalism debacle that occurred on our very own campus last year. Obviously, the abortion debate is still one that swallows up a large portion of the public attention. There are few who remain completely indifferent to the debate, and partisan politics and voter opinion continue to be driven by abortion. In Virginia, nearly one-third of the $16 million spent by Democrats on television campaigns over the past year dealt with the abortion issue. “There is some room for national
consensus on (abortion) agenda, but people tend to focus on absolute positions,” Dr. Patrick Callahan, a DePaul professor of political science and Catholic studies, said. “Most people have made their minds right now, and there is a hesitation against changing minds.” Who are the losers in this debate? It could be argued that mothers are. “I see all these male lawmakers on TV, and it seems like everyone gets asked but us moms,” Tamika Evans, a student at Pivot Point in Evanston and a single mother of three, said. Many events relating to abortion have occurred at our Catholic school; however, one in particular stands out. Last March, Serrin Foster, president of Feminists for Life, came to speak at our school. Of course, the very concept of a pro-life feminist seems utterly contradictory; naturally, there was a lot of discontent with many of the ideas shared at this event. However, in one way Foster seemed to hit the nail on the head, questioning where the support for mothers to actually raise a baby is and the amount of awareness
for things such as child care for young mothers. Asking around, it’s clear there is not very much. “It took me a while – might have been almost a year – to find out about help services and things to help me out,” Evans said. Awareness over services for unplanned mothers is severely inadequate. Maternity leave is still lacking for many low-wage or service-industry workers; in some states, many small employers offer little more than an unpaid week of maternity for new mothers. Many unexpectedly pregnant women see abortion or a difficult motherhood as the main options available. Yet much of America continues to focus squarely on the abortion issue, a relatively fruitless debate. “Right now it is almost the equivalent of settled law; abortion rights are pretty settled,” Callahan said. “The legal changes that are occurring are generally minor tweaks.” Despite the futility of trying to make major changes to abortion policy, many
big players on all sides of the debate continue to throw shots at each other. Statistics compiled by the National Abortion Federation show that there have been 42 bombings committed against abortion providers in the U.S. since 1977. On the other side, as Callahan points out, “there are many concerns by conservatives over Obamacare, that Catholic healthcare providers will potentially be forced to provide abortion or the morning-after pill, (which) can be seen by some as post-conception termination rather than contraception.” This is not to say the abortion debate is completely worthless. However, lawmakers and the public need to move beyond simple pro-life/pro-choice tendencies and think more about the overall welfare of the people that these laws most greatly affect: disadvantaged mothers and their children. When it comes to the issues of life, children, and motherhood, we have to remember that concerns go beyond the scope of the abortion debate.
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E-cig restrictions a prudent move for public health By Zoe Krey Staff Writer
In recent discussions on the indoor and public bans of e-cigarettes in the city of Chicago, a controversial issue has been whether or not these regulations should classify e-cigarettes similarly to traditional cigarettes. It has become common today to label e-cigarettes as a safe way to smoke; they have the ability to help people end their addiction, and water vapor rather than smoke is released into the air. Many people assume that these e-cigarette bans must have something to do with the government being able to tax e-cigarettes at a higher rate, though common sense shifts the controversy somewhere else. The true effects of e-cigarettes on people need to be examined before blindly criticizing these bans. However, when conducting a search on the effects of e-cigarettes and the vapor they emit into the air, the results are somewhat nonexistent. CNN reported, “Nicotine is a highly addictive substance, whether delivered in a conventional cigarette or their electronic counterparts. The potential harm from exposure to secondhand emissions from e-cigarettes is unknown.”
The truth of the matter is that e-cigarettes are such a new invention that no one can be certain of what their true effects are. “No e-cigarette has been approved by the FDA as a safe and effective product to help people quit smoking. Yet many companies are making claims that e-cigarettes help smokers quit,” CNN also pointed out. While we are all quick to jump on the e-cigarette company bandwagon because of their persuasive claims about e-cigarettes acting as a tool to end addiction, the motive of these companies is not to stop addiction. In actuality, their motive is the opposite: they want consumers to keep buying their product. Dr. Leonard A. Jason, Director of the Center for Community Research at DePaul, realizes how unregulated the e-cigarette industry is. “The products by and large have had a tremendous amount of variability in their quality. The regulations on this have not really come in yet, but at some point it will become a regulated industry. It’s probably going to take us a while to figure out the dangers.” Jason also gives warning about the potential appeal of e-cigarettes due to their cost. “You’ve got to be careful
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John Hartigan, proprietor of Vapeology LA, a store selling electronic cigarettes and related items, takes a puff of an electronic cigarette at his store in Los Angeles. about something safer and less expensive because if something is less expensive and it’s perceived as safer, then we (might) have more people using it.” It’s easy to see e-cigarettes as an all around bargain, but their level of safety must be critically assessed prior to purchase. Steven Forbes from Forbes magazine doesn’t agree with city bans on e-cigarettes. He claims that “until there is definitive proof of adverse consequences, we should leave e-cigarettes
alone. They’re a tool in the fight against cigarettes.” However, by focusing on the e-cigarette companies’ marketing campaigns – which assert that e-cigarettes can be used as a way to quit smoking – Forbes overlooks the deeper problem of uncertainty. Yes, there is no definitive proof of adverse consequences, but there is also no definitive proof of beneficial effects. Essentially, the argument he makes can be used against him. Until we learn more about
e-cigarettes, I don’t think that those who abstain from smoking them should be susceptible to their unknown effects. “At first secondhand smoke wasn’t considered dangerous,” Jason reminds us. Look at how much that notion has changed. Could the uncertainty regarding e-cigarettes be a repeat of the uncertainty originally regarding traditional cigarettes? Regardless of the answer, we shouldn’t have to be the guinea pigs that find out.
Devilish controversy surrounds First Amendment debate By Rachel Dick Contributing Writer
Oklahoma lies right in the middle of the religiously-conservative heartland; thus, it comes as no surprise that the capitol building would have a statue of the Ten Commandments. However, recently the Satanic Temple launched a campaign for their own statue at the building. Their reasoning? A variety of voices and religious displays would be better than just having a single acceptable one. Florida had a similar issue with a nativity scene at their state capitol building. To avoid infringing on First Amendment rights, they had to let some less-traditional groups set up their own monuments. And so alongside Jesus, Mary and Joseph was a statue of the Flying Spaghetti Monster and a Festivus pole (created from an iconic Seinfeld episode). What this tells us is that when you open the floodgates, sometimes there is more than is bargained for. As Rob Abcarian from the L.A. Times, wrote, “You may not like him, but Satan is a legitimate religious figure.” This is definitely true, and he is backed by many more thousands of years of tradition than the Flying Spaghetti Monster or Festivus. It seems that politicians have been parading around the idea of “freedom of religion” and “religious expression” without fully understanding what these concepts mean. Perhaps they figured it would be limited to a conflict between different denominations of Christianity, with a little thrown in from the Jews and Muslims. According to the Pluralism Project at
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An artist's rendering of the Satanic Temple's monument proposed for Oklahoma's capitol building. Harvard University, there are an estimated taught in religious classes in schools? 768,000 in the U.S., with possibly three Religions that are not part of the “Big million practitioners worldwide. These Three” (Christianity, Judaism, Islam) are very significant numbers, so why do are often overlooked, but in a country we not see Wiccan ceremonies being built specifically on the idea of religious held in public, or Samhain circles being tolerance, we must accept that some
controversial beliefs that are proclaimed will have to be accepted and not repressed. The Temple of Satan, controversial or not, deserves much the same respect as any other group. Of course, another solution would be to not allow religious monuments to be put up altogether. However, Fox News loves to shout about the “war on Christianity” being fought in this country, and cracking down on religious displays would only add fuel to the fire. Kirsten Powers, a weekly writer for USA Today, shares her views by stating: “Perhaps we should just focus on living out the Ten Commandments and ditch the monuments.” It is a valid point, but many religious people would simply cry out “repression” and argue against it. Therefore it seems we have no choice but to accept the rights of any religion to display itself and learn to tolerate controversial opinions. This may be a long time coming, though, considering what a Fox News commentator said on national television last week. “They should be able to put the statue up and then they should be shot right next to it,” Bernard McGuirk, a Fox News commentator, said. This understandably angered the Satanic Temple, and it is ironic that a religion founded on a man who fought for peace is openly advocating violence against what, from the outside, looks to be a religion centered on darkness. Perhaps what we believe to be darkness and light has become a little skewed.
The opinions in this section do not necessarily reflect those of The DePaulia staff.
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Focus
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In the past academic year, nearly 300,000 American college students studied abroad. The number of students that spend a year, semester or even their spring break abroad has been increasing every year, and there is no question as to why. Most students who decide to go abroad describe it as an enriching college experience that changes their lives. DePaul currently has study abroad programs on every continent except Antarctica. Furthermore, classes for almost every major are represented in one program or another. All of the programs include educational classes, but what appeals to students the most is the cultural aspect of each program. Junior Kara Zelasko, a history student, is traveling to London for spring break through DePaul’s England: London Alive program to gain an appreciation for the British culture she has always admired. “What caught my eye initially was the location,” Zelasko said. “I’ve always been interested in London and English pop culture in general, but what really convinced me to go was that it was only a 10-day trip that focuses on London’s culture through visits to museums, theaters and marketplaces. As a history major with a concentration in public history, I was keen on the idea to see how London’s culture is represented for the public.” Spring break and December Intersession trips are convenient for students like Zelasko, who has always wanted to study abroad but never had room in her schedule. Schedules, major requirements and resume building are factors to consider when deciding if they should study abroad, but many students also recognize that their commitments will only increase the older they become. They want to travel before they become too bogged down. “I just think we’re at an age where we aren’t tied down with many commitments,” Zelasko said, “so when the opportunity to travel and try something new comes up, I thought it was important to just go with it.” While studying abroad is the highlight of many students’ college experiences, it is not always a perfect and carefree vacation. Sometimes pets and family members die. Friendships and relationships at home become strained. Homesickness sets in. And sometimes earthquakes and tsunamis hit the country where you are studying, which is exactly what happened to Loyola graduate Andrew DePoorter. DePoorter was studying abroad in Tokyo, Japan, in 2011 when the earthquake off the Pacific coast of Tohoku struck. The earthquake had a magnitude of 9.0 and was followed by a tsunami and nuclear accidents, most notably the meltdown in the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant. More than 4 million households in Japan were left without electricity, and 1.5 million were without water. Loyola pleaded for students to return home from their study abroad trips early, but DePoorter refused and was the only Loyola student to stay in Japan.
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Japanese grocery stores were forced to ration food, and certain vital resources were becoming scarce. “Even though there was no power, people would line up in the mart, and pay, even though they could have easily stolen,” DePoorter said. Being abroad during a national catastrophe is not just difficult for the student, but it is also difficult for their families at home as well. “My mother sobbed and was pissed with his lack of communication,” Jennifer DePoorter, Andrew’s sister and a junior at DePaul, said. “Andrew came back looking like a corpse.” Although DePoorter remained in Japan amidst the chaos that happened after the disaster, other students may have been prevented from traveling to the country in the immediate future as many schools and study abroad companies temporarily shut down their programs. For those students who weren’t able to travel where they wanted during college, whether it was because of a natural disaster or for financial reasons, there are other options post-graduation, such as working abroad. As the numbers of students studying abroad increases every year so do the number of jobs relating to study abroad. CEA Global Education, a study abroad company, operates in 13
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Corps, since the founding of the program in 1961, more than 200,000 volunteers have worked and served in 139 countries throughout the world. The Peace Corps requires a 24-month commitment, along with three months of training. For volunteer opportunities that do not require such a long commitments, many are turning to organizations such as World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF), where you are able to choose your own dates of employment. WWOOF is a collection of national organizations that place volunteers on organic farms throughout the world. There are numerous options for studying, working and volunteering abroad. One of the most important things to consider when making your decision is to figure what type of traveling is best for you. Then go for it. For Peacock, her mother was responsible for instilling the passion for travel in her, but Peacock was responsible for acting on that. “From a very early age my mother told us to travel,” Peacock said. “I am very curious and love to experience new things. With traveling that is all you get.”
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Arts & Life
'SNL's resolution: revolution
At left, Sasheer Zamata, only the fifth black woman to appear in the cast of "Saturday Night Live" in its 39 year history. Above, Zamata portrays Rihanna in a skit parodying famous hip-hop and R&B artists if they had been child television stars.
Sasheer Zamata, two new writers add diversity, but there is there work yet to be done? By Kenneth Reiter Contributing Writer
In a skit depicting host and musical guest Drake’s bar mitzvah, "Saturday Night Live" debuted its newest black female cast member last week. It wasn’t Kenan Thompson in a dress or Jay Pharoah in a wig, but Sasheer Zamata, a 27-year-old comedian and improv performer. Zamata is the first black female cast member to appear on the show since Maya Rudolph in 2007, and fifth black woman in the show’s 39-year history. Fittingly, the first words uttered by Zamata were “Mazel Tov!” "SNL" recently received criticism from Thompson and Pharoah for the lack of diversity in the cast. The show poked fun at the issue last November in the cold opening, which featured actress Kerry Washington struggling to play multiple black female roles all at once. Trish Vignola-Tyler, a former instructor at Second City, explained that, besides the need to be able to play different roles on stage, diversity is important to the cast. “If an ensemble wants to be on the pulse of and truly reflect the society it’s commenting on, racial and gender diversity is imperative,” Vignola-Tyler said. “Wasn’t Second City Outreach and Diversity born out of Andrew Alexander seeing a set during the race riots in 1992? If I remember the story right, he looked out on a sea of white guys that couldn’t bring any perspective on what was happening.” Though Zamata’s short debut was well received, the Indiana native and Upright Citizens Brigade alum has no easy task ahead of her. The spotlight is on her in the wake of the ethnic diversity criticism, and Alex Thimons, a professor of television and radio history at DePaul, believes that Zamata and the show will still have to cautiously address the issue of diversity.
“It is a good thing that Zamata was hired, but that said, because she is the only black female cast member, there is the risk of assuming that she will represent ‘the black female experience’ as a whole,” Thimons said. “The show will have to be careful to find humor in the lives of black women, without denying the innumerable ways one black female experience differs from all others.” Along with the hiring of Zamata, "SNL" brought on two new black female writers. LaKendra Tookes, a comedian and former reporter, and Leslie Jones, an actress and comedian, auditioned during showcases held in New York and Los Angeles, according to the Hollywood Reporter. There are no plans for the two to appear on camera, but they will replace some "SNL" writers who will be moving on. Dara Zan, a Chicago transplant now acting and improvising in Los Angeles, is happy that more women have been added to the show regardless of whether they appear on air or not. “The show has peaks and valleys, and I think we are at another point on the show where women are on top,” Zan said. “I am excited to hear a different voice.” With these new changes, "SNL" is taking steps in the right direction to diversify its staff, but some groups still feel left out. The National Hispanic Foundation for the Arts and the National Hispanic Leadership Agenda sent Lorne Michaels, the executive producer, a letter urging him to meet with the organization and discuss the matter, according to NHFA/NHLA documents. The accurate representation of races and genders on "Saturday Night Live" will be a long road, but Thimons believes it starts with people like Zamata. “Zamata's hiring can only be one overdue step,” Thimons said.
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TTS alum Colin Sphar in Goodman's "Luna Gale" By Andrew Morrell Arts & Life Editor
To some, “bureaucracy” is a dirty word. It conjures up images of stacks of meaningless forms, wasteful spending and undue government oversight. It is easy to forget that the services the federal government provides go beyond the Post Office and the DMV, and the stereotypically negative connotations associated with these services only add to the unfamiliarity. The Department of Human Services, or DHS, is one office that, for many Americans, remains out of sight and out of mind. This is probably for the best, as it provides an essential and grueling resource – the protection of children born into disadvantaged families. “Luna Gale,” the latest play by Pulitzer-nominated playwright Rebecca Gilman, tells a story that is all too often ignored. Within its two acts, she paints a complex portrait of life on the fringes of society, and the social workers who toil every day to bring people out from that burden. Like most works of this magnitude, it may raise more questions than provide answers by the conclusion, but its ability to combat our most basic preconceptions makes “Luna Gale” a stunning, riveting piece of theatre. The setting in which this all plays out is an unassuming one – Cedar Rapids, Iowa, a small city built on the agricultural industry. It lies in the middle of America’s breadbasket, as well as the far less wholesome-sounding epicenter of one of the largest drug markets in the country. Methamphetamine has long been known as the scourge of the Midwest, and its affinity for the area can be explained in its effect on users. In a part of America where honest
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Colin Sphar, left, and Reyna de Courcy in the world-premiere production of "Luna Gale" by Rebecca Gilman, directed by Robert Falls at Goodman Theatre. hard work is culturally imperative, the powerful stimulant makes this ideal attainable for some. The story follows the struggle of Karlie and Peter, who have recently begun a life not only as parents, but also as meth addicts. The custody of their child, the titular yet unseen character of the play, is challenged by veteran social worker Caroline Cox, but she is not inherently the enemy. She relieves the couple of Luna’s custody temporarily, so that they can get their lives together. Luna is then given to Karlie’s mother, Cindy, who Caroline discovers may be more of the problem than the solution. What follows is a
protracted battle between what’s best and what’s right, and whether or not the past can predict the future. I had the privilege to speak with Colin Sphar, who plays Peter, after seeing the show. He graduated from The Theatre School at DePaul in 2011 and has already been busy racking up credits at both storefront and bigname companies around Chicago. He was able to provide some insight into the unique way in which “Luna Gale” came together under the direction of Goodman Theatre’s artistic director Robert Falls. “The way we worked on it was
began writing the story with no intention of getting it published; rather, it was for himself and to share with his children one day. Today, his story has touched the lives of thousands. “With ‘A Long Way Gone,’ I saw that people become interested at places with a lot of bloodshed,” Beah said. “But the media goes away when the guns silence.” With the success of “A Long Way Gone,” Beah continued writing and has just published “Radiance of Tomorrow.” This novel portrays a fictional family, living in Sierra Leone, and struggling to move toward a future with a past of war pulling against them. “Writing fiction for me was a freer experience, because with my own story, I always knew what was going to happen next before I sat down to write it,” he said. “And I often didn’t want to have to go back to that memory.” As Beah told his personal life stories, the crowd sat with their eyes glued to his capturing
demeanor, with tears trickling and smiles that mirrored his playful jokes. “His story was always one that inspired me after reading his first book, but I am in awe of the courage he has,” Grace Ishimwe, Chicago resident, said. “We can hardly grasp the courage that he shows us through his writing; his work with the United Nations; and, most of all, the pure happiness that oozes out of him.” Aside from writing, Beah also works for UNICEF, where he travels to Africa to save children affected by conflict and war. Beah explained that the most fulfilling part of his job is driving away with the children that he has just rescued from war. “I lost my family, my siblings, in the war,” Beah said. “But this job, saving these children, has given me brothers and sisters all over the world.” Beah’s inspiring stories and words can be found on bookshelves today.
pretty interesting,” Sphar said. “We started rehearsals in early December by just sitting around a table and asking what facts were presented in the play, and what questions had to be answered by research.” Sphar noted that doing analytical bookwork prior to the play is actually one of his favorite ways to prepare for a role. Indeed, “Luna Gale” is grounded in history, with Gilman’s main inspiration coming from a PBS “Frontline” documentary about the turbulent past of the DHS and American social workers. In keeping with this central idea, Sphar read up on details as minute as the geography of Cedar Rapids,
and poured over books on the subject of middle America’s meth problem. After about two weeks of research into their roles, Falls began rehearsals in a somewhat unconventional way. “We started with the [first] scene in the break room, just reading off our scripts and moving as we thought our characters would move,” he said. “Then he would take our scripts away, before we had anything memorized or blocked, and go through the scene that way… it kept everyone on their toes and made us ask, ‘What’s going on? Where do we fit in the context of the scene?’” Sphar credits his time at The Theatre School with his ability to delve deep into a character’s world, while still learning more conventional methods of preparing and performing. “I really value my education at The Theatre School,” he said. “I learned the basics of technique, how to practice, and about the rehearsal process that follows the actor’s union rules.” This attention to detail and passion for authenticity is evident throughout "Luna Gale," and it adds up to an emotional roller coaster of a play. Handling this visceral energy is one of the things that attracts Sphar to acting, but can also be the hardest part of the job to grapple with. "If I can find a good way to slide into the world of a play and then slide out of it, I feel like I can go back to being Colin," he said, discussing how to handle a deeply emotional role, night after night. "You get lost in the world that you're playing in, and that's what attracts a lot of people." "Luna Gale" runs through Feb. 23 at the Goodman Theatre.
'A Long Way Gone' author comes to Chicago By Maria Elias Contributing Writer
A small crowd of Chicagoans traveled through the snow and the bitter cold weather to Harold Washington Library last Tuesday, Jan. 21. to hear the inspirational words of Ishmael Beah. The Sierra Leonian author’s new book, his first fictional novel, was recently published and has already been critically acclaimed. Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel introduced Beah and spoke of the power of his words. “His work is truly a work of art,” Emanuel said. “Where war wounds, his art heals.” Beah first opened the eyes of many Americans in 2007 with his national bestseller, “A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier.” In this book, Beah took his audience first through his traumatic life as a child soldier in Sierra Leone and finished by recanting his life as a young man living in the United States attending Oberlin College. He
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Ishmael Beah, author of "Radiance of Tomorrow" and "A Long Way Gone."
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Study abroad diaries: Merida, Mexico By Parker Asmann Contributing Writer
Each day that comes and goes here in Merida is another page in a book that’s slowly being written by all the culture we’re seeing, the people we’re meeting and the experiences we’re having; at this point, the end product is looking to be nothing short of a best-selling novel. With the third week now over, looking back on it makes it feel like the events that played out happened months ago. Another weekend of freedom presented itself to us and we all decided that we wanted to get a taste of the music scene here in Merida for people our age. Conveniently, a Puerto Rican group by the name of Wisin & Yandel that specializes in reggaeton music was holding a concert at Estadio Kukulcan, the local baseball stadium in Merida. Much to my surprise, the concert experience in Merida was much more laid back than in the states. The belligerently drunk people that usually roam the general admission area weren’t present and teenagers seemed to carry themselves in a far more respectful manner, actually appreciating what they were seeing. All in all, my love for Merida has continued to grow with each passing day. On a more serious note, Susana and Claudia, our program coordinators, arranged for us to take a trip to the U.S. Consulate to meet with Richard Hays, the Regional Security Officer for the State Department, specifically for the U.S. Consulate located in Merida. A very sleek, tall individual who obviously meant business, his blue eyes and warm smile The children of the school with whom Parker Asmann works in Merida, Mexico. thankfully eased everybody into the talk we provided English translations for we were about to have. With topics ranging every animal to give the kids a start on from the political state in Mexico, the a new vocabulary set. It’s with a warm overall safety in his region that included heart that I begin to try to explain how the surrounding states of Merida, national rewarding it was to see every kid smiling security in Mexico, as well as foreign affairs from ear to ear and beyond eager to be at between the U.S. and Mexico, the hour long the zoo. It is these sorts of situations that talk seemed to fly by. At the end, he opened one takes for granted back home, where up the floor for questions and I was anxiously the idea of going to the zoo is never as waiting my turn. I was curious about the special as it is to these kids. Running from safety of journalists in dangerous areas of animal to animal, snapping pictures of Mexico and whether or not his department the animals and each other, their moms did anything to ensure the safety of those looked on delighted. reporters. A simple, “No, we just don’t have More than anything, the perspective the funds,” came out of his mouth and left and outlook that I’ve had on life in the a sting, but I don’t think that’s going to be past has evolved into something that enough to deter my dreams just yet. I’m truly proud of. Kids who have School more or less has been exactly experienced equally as much as I have, what I expected it to be, very manageable but from a different lens, have taught yet still challenging. This week, I was most me more than any classroom ever could. excited to take my assigned group of kids in They’ve given me insight into how I the neighborhood to the zoo to show them can appreciate life and the little things the animals. The goal behind our excursion in them that are essential to having a was to use disposable cameras and have fulfilling one. Sooner or later I’m going the kids take specific pictures of different to have to grab the reins and tame this animals to help develop their creative skills adventure before my 10 weeks are up and and appreciation for learning. In addition, I have to let this wild horse run free.
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Parker Asmann, left, at Marista University.
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'Number the Stars' comes alive in TTS production
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A scene from The Theatre School's production of Lois Lowry's "Number the Stars," which tells the fictional tale of a Jewish family escaping Denmark during World War II.
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It is always a pleasure to attend one of The Theatre School’s children’s shows. They are unceasingly colorful, poignant and energetic. This winter, though, the stage adaptation of Lois Lowry’s “Number the Stars,” directed by Ernie Nolan and backed by a beautiful cast, surpasses its genre all together. It is accessible enough for children to enjoy and layered enough to indulge even the most weathered of audience members. The Theatre School’s newest endeavor is a triumphant treat in its entirety. “Number the Stars” tells the story of the Johansen family living in Denmark in the 1940s at the height of panic induced by the Nazi regime. Despite the surrounding terror, the family is determined to help several Danish Jewish citizens flee the country to escape their dangerous surroundings. Though fearful, the young protagonist Annemarie will stop at nothing to protect her best friend Ellen Rosen and the rest of Ellen’s family. It is a profound tale that shows its audience in every moment that heroism surrounds us always. From the moment you enter the Merle Reskin to the minute you exit its doors, “Number the Stars” will transport you. The talented ensemble that provides music throughout the show performs a series of songs that are both haunting and lively as the audience files in. Blanketing the back of the stage is a curtain of chairs and across its top, cream-colored clothing is strung. This quirky and stark visual feast sets the scene before the production has even begun; it is a testament to the lasting nature of the show. Somehow, it has an ability to exist beyond the realm of the stage. It makes its way to the audience before it has even begun and remains with the audience long after the cast has
taken their final bow. Though the cast is delightfully talented in its entirety, actress Alissa Sherwood shines as the young Annemarie. Her demeanor is simultaneously calming and invigorating. She never imposes her performance on the audience, but rather invites them into the world that Annemarie is a part of. Portraying a young character that audiences of all ages can relate to and be moved by is a difficult feat, but Sherwood masters it seamlessly. There is an enormous amount of joy in watching her role grow throughout the production, and an overwhelming sense of emotion when this growth culminates in the show’s poignant apex. Actresses Erinn Fredin, who portays Annemarie’s sister Kirstie, and Alissa Walker, who portrays Ellen Rosen, also deliver standout performances. Fredin’s youthful comic relief provides a brilliant and meaningful contrast to Walker’s deeply profound historical and emotional role. All three actresses manage to enact a seemingly effortless balance between their parts. They all shine, though never overpower any of their counterparts; there is a true sense of camaraderie that binds the show on a deep level. It is not often that one becomes completely lost in a production, but this winter, the Theatre School’s newest show provides the opportunity to escape into its realm entirely. “Number the Stars” is imbued with talent in every aspect of its creation and delivery; it is impressive both technically and intuitively. The production tells a tale of bravery and friendship that is hard to forget and reminds us that love provides a light that is impossible to extinguish in even the darkest of times. “Number the Stars” will be at DePaul’s Merle Reskin Theatre through Feb. 22.
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'The Bachelor' sure to cure Monday blues
How the hit show, now in its 27th season, is still reorganizing schedules and bringing people together By Hannah Vogel Contributing Writer
Everyone knows Monday is the worst day of the week. But for some people, there’s something that makes this day a little bit more tolerable – "The Bachelor." For 27 seasons now, "The Bachelor" has aired Monday nights on ABC and gives many people something to look forward to at the end of the day. A new season, starring American-born Venezuelan bachelor, Juan Pablo Galavis, just started three weeks ago. Although he did not win Desiree Hartsock’s heart (when he was a contestant on "The Bachelorette"), Juan Pablo won America’s love and has been given the opportunity to become the bachelor. Kayla Schwarz, junior, says she actually looks forward to Mondays and isn’t even upset the weekend has passed. The show gives her motivation to get through the first day of the week because that evening she can “reward herself with relaxing at home watching 'The Bachelor.'” When asked what happens if she has night class during the show and how it interrupts her routine, Schwarz laughed and said, “You obviously don’t schedule night class on Monday – one of the great things about college is you schedule classes around things.” Schwarz discussed how, during high school or when seasons would air in the summer intercession, it would be easier to get a large group of girls together to watch the show they all love. As a college student, she likes to have friends over if they can, but is still adamant about watching the show whether she has company or not. Madison Levine, junior, loves watching "The Bachelor" at home with her family. She says the show connects her and her family after a long day and provides them with entertainment and just a little bit of humor.
“My family and I would watch the show together and my dad would always say all the words Chris the host said right on queue,” Levine said. “It was so entertaining for us all.” It is all about the routine this show gives to its dedicated fans, but of course the contestants' obliviousness to reality is what keeps viewers watching. Such an unnatural environment, 25 women (or 27 on this season), is bound to explode with drama, tears and broken hearts. Katherine Boukidis, sophomore, also has a routine with her roommates every Monday night when they watch "The Bachelor." She noted that sometimes, when things don’t go 100 percent according to plan, it creates anxiety in the dorm. “Last weekend, we turned to the channel 'The Bachelor' is supposed to be Photo courtesy of AP on at 6:50 for the 7:00 p.m. start time to make sure everything was working and it Juan Pablo Galavis, the "Bachelor" of the show of the same name, will try to find true wasn’t," Boukidis said. "We didn’t get signal love on NBC's hit reality show. and ABC was the only channel that wasn’t is the social media, specifically on Twitter, Bachelor. working in the Sanctuary dorm. We called that makes their viewing more upbeat. The show differs from others because all our friends to see if it was working for Many old contestants from previous shows it hooks intelligent college women into not them, and we were calling everyone we tweet live while they are watching this only watching the reality show, but onto knew to ask what their TV provider was. It season. Tweets range from reactions to a Monday-night routine. It gives friends created such havoc in our dorm.” the girls who didn’t get roses to the type of a reason and an excuse to get together on Boukidis said she and her roommates clothing the host is wearing. a weekday – and since it’s a routine, they ended up watching "The Bachelor" online, ‘The tweets are downright hilarious,” have to. As long as "The Bachelor" and but it wasn’t the same as watching it live Schwarz said. Old contestants have insight "The Bachelorette" keep airing, it seems on television. Boukidis, who made her on what really goes on and how the show as though many girls’ Monday nights are roommates watch "The Bachelor" with her should work because they were once on it, going to be full. once and got them hooked, now has a set so their tweets are witty, which make for an “I always watch 'The Bachelor' with my routine with them. “Now we look forward overly entertaining read. Reading tweets friends and can always count on getting to it every Monday. We usually always about "The Bachelor" not only gives you together with my group on Monday nights buy ice cream or cookies for the show,” something to laugh at, but also gives you at 7 p.m.” Alexa Pierropolous, sophomore, Boukidis said. someone to laugh along with. You feel as said. Although people have their set plans though you are a part of something bigger, “Everyone knows we are getting and people to sit down with to enjoy The and you are. You are part of "The Bachelor" together that night to watch our show. It Bachelor, talk about "The Bachelor" goes nation, which is often referred to on social never ceases to fail.” beyond the walls of the DePaul dorms and media to describe those who follow the apartments. Several watchers agree that it
Recipe: Winter salad as dinner warm-up or main course By Jacob Perius Contributing Writer
Sub-zero winds lash you in the face and travel into the sleeves of your thick, wool pea coat while the snow is tossed in every direction around you so you can’t see where you’re going. Ahhh (that’s a sigh of content) … what other city but Chicago could welcome you back in such a warm way? This great idea is going to kick start your winter quarter like no other. Ready? The idea is “cook some vegetables.” Did I lose you? I’m being serious. Let’s face it; most of us college students can’t grasp this idea. Some of you reading this are still trying: “ve-g-ta-bull what is this jerk talking about?” Some of you are aware of their existence, but have no idea what to do with them, so you just avoid the produce aisle in fear. I’m going to make this real easy. Vegetables can taste good – regardless of what Ron Swanson has to say –
and I’m going to tell you how. I happen to know a few things about cooking. I’ve been cooking crazy stuff since 2009, and I’ve been eating food for a good 19 years now. I also worked at the best restaurant in Chicago for a little while. Of course, that is my opinion on the place, but Zagat thinks so as well. Nowadays, I’ve turned in my apron and I’m just a busy business student, but I can help people make some veggies. Let’s start with this: Roasted Winter Vegetables. It is clearly very fancy and obviously very complex. Here’s the list of (affordable) ingredients: 6 red beets 2 garlic cloves 3 sweet potatoes 1 yellow onion Olive Oil Sea Salt Black Pepper Honey
1. Heat your oven to 400 degrees. 2. Whip out a baking pan or sheet – or anything that can hold stuff and go in the oven without melting. 3. Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into chunks. Toss 'em in that pan. 4. WARNING: You are about to peel and cut red beets. They will stain your hands and clothes. Maybe put on gloves. Or just go with it, but you might scare someone. If you didn’t get that already, peel and cut the beets into chunks like the potatoes. Place them in the same pan. 5. Quarter the onion by placing the root at 12 o’clock, cutting it down the middle vertically and cutting each half down the middle horizontally. Same pan. 6. Now, if you’re using real garlic, chop it up finely. If you’re using powder, add it to the pan. 7. Drizzle olive oil and honey on the mass of veggies, then add some salt and pepper. There
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A winter salad with roasted beets can be the perfect starter course, or even a meal in and of itself. are no measurements for these because they are personal. How am I supposed to know how sweet you like things, or how much heat you can take? You are in complete control of this: have fun with it. 8. Now, take your hands and mix everything together. That’s the dirty way, but you could also use
a wooden spoon, it’s your choice. 9. Bake these veggies for about 50 minutes or until they’re tender. Stir them up around 20 minutes into the cook time to keep things flowing. Poke the beets and potatoes with a fork and if they’re soft, it’s ready.
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AT EASE, MEN Who says girls get to have all the fashion fun? We took a look at guys' styles around campus and provide a few winter weather tips By Raya Sacco Contributing Writer
Women’s fashion continues to make headlines year after year everywhere from E! News’ “Fashion Police” to the New York Times’ fashion column. But the winter season calls for much needed attention to the men’s street style of Chicago. “It’s never too cold to be stylish,” David Ketelhut, junior business major, said. “I get my inspiration from all the students on campus because everyone’s pretty chic." Ketelhut wears his Alfani black trench coat with a gray, knit scarf and cream colored wool knit gloves, showing how staying classy is still cool. Windbreakers and puffy coats are old news. The trench coat is practical for Chicago winters and it’s meant to highlight a man’s body from the wingspan of the shoulders to the smaller width of the waist, making Ketelhut appear stronger and slimmer. “I dress for my mood,” Chris Aldana, junior, said. “If I’m angry, I wear all black. If I’m happy, I tend to wear more patterns and colors, but if I’m just trying to do me, I wear really cool coats." If the trench coat doesn’t work for you fellas, try an olive green military jacket with antique gold buttons like Aldana wears as his winter coat. He toned it down in all black, drawing attention to his jacket. He proved that thrift shopping is the best way to find vintage clothing and that one key piece can complete the entire outfit. “I bought this green military jacket from a thrift store in Germany, and I wear it almost everyday. I made it a winter coat, but I always wear a hoodie underneath, fingerless gloves, my tan scarf and some shades,” Aldana said. James Ragen, freshman, prefers corduroys over jeans. Not only do corduroys keep him warm, but the texture of his pants adds appeal to the eye against his suede taupe colored Timberland boots. Just because it’s cold doesn’t mean you can’t show off your shades. Ragen rocks his Oakley purple lens sunglasses, paired with a brown beanie, completing his neutral colored outfit. “Nice pants and a nice jacket is essential for men,” Ragen said. “I always wear a flannel in the winter. It’s an extra layer and it keeps me warm. The key thing is to not wear Sperry’s.” Pick one piece in your closet that is unbearable to live without – a blazer, coat, button down, flannel or pants – and highlight it. Men for the most part are simple, so keep it simple but edgy. Don’t be afraid to add the essentials like hats, gloves or scarves. The accessories will set you apart from the guy wearing his North Face fleece. Let’s be real, a nice coat on a man makes a woman look twice.
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Top, David Ketelhut makes a trenchcoat work with wool gloves and durable boots. Bottom, James Ragen sports corduroys with a simple-yeteffective winter coat, sunglasses and a beanie. Winter fashion for men is all about layering staple pieces to create a look that's just as warm and comfortable as it is stylish.
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“Spinning fresh beats since 1581”
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Find DeJamz playlists on depauliaonline.com and spotify By Stefanie Safahi Staff Writer
When temperatures hit below zero degrees earlier this month, I thought I’d seen the worst of my January blues, but here we are, with one week of January to go, and I feel as if winter is neverending. But if there’s one thing I’ve learned from living in Chicago, it’s that you can’t let the weather get to you – even though it’s pretty much all we ever talk about. Another thing I’ve learned
from living in Chicago: the weather is as unpredictable as the CTA.
1. “Busman’s Holiday” by Allah-Las 2. “Out Of My League” by Fitz and the Tantrums 3. “Hong Kong Garden” by Siouxsie and the Banshees 4. “Pumpin Blood” by NONONO 5. “Dance Yrself Clean” by
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LCD Soundsystem 6. “Warm in the Winter” by Glass Candy 7. “Cameo Lover” by Kimbra 8.“Happy (from Despicable Me 2)” by Pharrell Williams 9.“Don’t Wanna Dance” by MØ 10.“Celebrating Nothing” by Phantogram ACROSS
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1. Pantry container 4. "By yesterday!" 8. Kind of sax 12. "I see!" 13. Partake at a feast 14. Combine, as resources 15. Anti-prohibitionist 16. Intensified 18. Common sense? 20. Wine adjective 21. Takes one's pick 24. More than just ache 28. Pencil filler 32. Capital of France? 33. Flock member 34. Desktop pictures 36. Highland boy 37. Non-alkali 39. Ferociously 41. Journalists, collectively 43. Proof goof 44. Club appearance 46. Hunt illegally 50. Praiseworthy 55. Pride partner 56. Debatable, as a point 57. Grandstand section 58. Matterhorn, for one 59. Chapel fixtures 60. Many millennia 61. Abbr. on a road map
1. Benchley classic 2. "Could I interrupt?" 3. Figure of interest? 4. Long Island university 5. Bro's sibling, maybe 6. Mandela's org. 7. Child's ammo 8. Certain helicopter 9. Filming locale 10. It tests the water 11. Worn out 17. Court call 19. Take a bough? 22. Little spasms 23. Brown ermine 25. Referee's guideline 26. Administered with a spoon, say 27. Soul mate 28. Dieter's measure 29. Heat, at times 30. In the center of 31. A deadly sin 35. Military trench diggers 38. You can count on them 40. Baby syllable 42. Make known 45. Golden ___ Bridge 47. A bit cracked 48. Revolver innovator 49. Hoopla 50. Band aid 51. Forest female 52. Do some yard work 53. Life story, in brief 54. Novelist Deighton
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Sports
BLUE DEMON RUNDOWN
Men's Basketball
Women's Basketball
Following a promising start to the conference slate, the men's basketball team proceeded to drop two consecutive games last week. The first setback came at home against Big East newcomer Xavier, 84-74. The game wasn't nearly as close as the final score indicated. The Musketeers came out firing and spotted themselves a 50-32 lead going into the break. DePaul got to within 72-65 thanks to 25 points from Cleveland Melvin, but a 9-1 Xavier run put the game away. The Blue Demons square off against Xavier again Feb. 19. The second loss was a blowout at the hands of Seton Hall, 86-69. DePaul's lack of depth was exposed due to the absences of three important players: Billy Garrett Jr. was out with an illness, Charles McKinney took a seat with an injury, and Cleveland Melvin rode the pine due to an undisclosed violation of team rules. The Pirates took advantage of DePaul's shorthanded roster, roaring out to a 20-point halftime advantage and never allowing the Blue Demons to mount any kind of a comeback. The two teams hook up again Feb. 25.
While the men's team has been struggling, the women's team has been on an absolute tear and playing their best basketball of the year. Starting Jan. 19, coach Doug Bruno's squad ripped off three straight wins over Villanova, Georgetown, and Butler by an average of 23.3 points. The Blue Demons have won four consecutive games, two coming on the road against Georgetown and Butler. In the Georgetown game, DePaul had a seasonhigh 20 steals to earn a 92-69 victory. The Blue Demons outscored Georgetown 36-10 in points off of turnovers. Megan Rogowski and Brittany Hrynko combined for 30 points, scoring 15 apiece. Chanise Jenkins also had an extremely efficient day. The sophomore guard had 13 points, seven rebounds, six assists and five steals. Against Butler, DePaul hit 12 3-pointers as they came out on top with a 85-64 win. . DePaul is currently second in the Big East with a 6-2 conference record, 15-5 overall. They return to McGrathPhillips Arena on Wednesday to face rival Marquette (13-5, 4-3).
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LEFT: Despite the team's struggles, Billy Garrett Jr. secured his fourth Big East Rookie of the Week award. RIGHT: Chanise Jenkins has been an integral part of her team's furious run, during which they've won three games by an average of 23.3 points.
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COUNTDOWN Winter is coming. The XXII Olympic Winter Games in Sochi are right around the corner and The DePaulia is keeping you up to date with what you need to know each and every week. This week, we detail the uniforms of some of the competing countries.
USA
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After getting plenty of flak in 2012 for having the Olympic Opening Ceremony uniforms for the U.S. made in China, Ralph Lauren, the official designer for the U.S. Olympic Opening and Closing Ceremonies uniforms, has made it clear everything is U.S. made this time around. The Ralph Lauren website boasts that 65,000 items were made in American for the games, yarn was spun in Nazareth, Pa. and dyed in Hickory, N.C. It doesn’t matter where they were made though, because they’re pretty ugly. It’s the coolest ugly sweater $600 can buy. The Opening Ceremony cardigan, a sentence that really shouldn’t be uttered, is a patchwork frenzy that your grandma would be really into knitting you for Christmas. Or maybe like, the Fourth of July. For the Closing Ceremony, not a centimeter of neck will be shown in very festive holiday turtlenecks. It’s all very confusing.
If the Olympics were giving away medals for fashion, which based on this year’s team uniforms they might actually be, the Norwegian men’s curling team would take the gold, silver and bronze. Sweep them all. The team has been known for its fancy pants since they debuted their red, white and blue diamond-patterned pants in the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. Using eye-catching fashion to bring visibility to the sport of curling, the Norwegian men are winning everything. If I ever get married, the groomsmen will wear exact replicas of this team’s uniforms.
RUS For a country that’s wildly homophobic, Russia’s aerial skiing uniform is pretty flamboyant. Designed by Columbia, for some reason only the Russian aerial uniform is hideous and tapestry -like. Columbia designed the U.S. and Canadian moguls and halfpipe uniforms as well, and they’re all normal. Canada’s aerial uniform is all white. They’ll just disappear into the snow. Russia’s really putting on for their city.
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Asst. Sports Editor It is not uncommon for people to compare Peyton Manning to a surgeon. With the 37-year-old quarterback’s ability to carve up a defense, he is certainly surgeonlike. What has been most impressive about Manning this season, however, is the variety and control he’s had over the Broncos’ offense. The Broncos’ offense broke multiple records throughout the course of season – points scored, yards, touchdowns, and points per game – and all due to Manning’s control. In this sense, Manning is much more presidential-like than he is a surgeon. For the Broncos to beat the Seahawks, he’ll have to continue to execute perfectly. Vote Manning 2014. On the surface, Seattle’s main threat to Denver is the Seahawks’ terrific secondary. Richard Sherman, Walter Thurmond, Earl Thomas and Kam Chancellor are all defensive backs that focus on being physical with the receivers. This is bad news for Denver as some of the Broncos’ receivers – Demaryius Thomas and Eric Decker in particular – struggle with getting off the line of scrimmage when jammed. Yet for the Broncos to win, the true key is Manning being on the same page with his offensive line. In each of the Broncos’ playoff wins, Manning was barely pressured. He has gone the entire postseason without being sacked and the Broncos’ receivers have gotten open. Manning’s control and orders have made the Broncos practically flawless during this postseason. The Broncos varied the way they attack teams. Instead of pouring on the offense, the Broncos’ drives have been long and stretched out. Against the Patriots, the Broncos scored twice on their longest
drives of the season. The team’s defense has benefited from it and hitting their stride at the right time. Cornerback Champ Bailey’s return to health has patched up a once 25th-ranked pass defense. Also, adjustments made by head coach John Fox and defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio, such as starting Paris Lennon at middle linebacker instead of Wesley Woodyard, has helped the Broncos’ defense find themselves again. So many games have been executed perfectly for the Broncos to reach the Super Bowl. On Feb. 2, there’s just one execution they need to finish: the Seahawks.
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The Seattle Seahawks’ 2013 season has been quite the Cinderella story, and after years of underdog status, they’re finally on top again. And make no mistake, Denver fans: this team can actually win the Super Bowl. The key to that victory is unquestionably the team’s defense. Players like Kam Chancellor and Earl Thomas know how to block opponents and slow down an offense, and even if you hate to agree with him, Richard Sherman really is one of the best cornerbacks in the league. The Seahawks also lead the league in interceptions, which means they can find even the slightest vulnerabilities in
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In 1967, a 30-second commercial during the Super Bowl cost $40,000. Last year, it cost $3.8 million.
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The winners of the Super Bowl each earn $92,000 and the losers bag $46,000 per man. The Lombardi Trophy, given to the winning team, is 20.75 inches tall, weighs 6.7 pounds, and has a value of over $25,000.
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ACL, continued from back page said. Like Denne, Gallgher said tearing her ACL taught her something. “It was really hard going through surgery and having to sit out and just watch my team play, but it made me appreciate being able to play basketball that much more. It actually made me into a much better basketball player since I became faster and stronger
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Fleming be wearing gloves? - Will the announcers say the word "Marijuana" during the game? - What will happen to the Dow Jones the day after the game? - Will any member of the Red Hot Chili Peppers be shirtless during their performance? - How many times will Eli Manning be shown on TV during the game?
Manning’s passes. But to really get a sense of Seattle’s defensive capability, it’s worth looking at how they fared against strong offenses this season. The New Orleans Saints, for example, had one of the best, and Drew Brees is arguably one of the greatest quarterbacks in the league. However, Seattle had no trouble picking them apart. While New Orleans isn’t a direct counterpart for Denver, these games paint a good picture of what Seattle's defense can do against more daunting teams. The Seahawks also have some offensive weapons that will give them an added advantage. The first is Marshawn Lynch. He knows how to find holes on the field and has the tendency to weave his way through most defensive lines. The Broncos can bet that Lynch will have the ball for a good chunk of the game, but they won’t be able to foresee where he goes with it. Russell Wilson is also an asset, though usually a forgotten one. He makes smart plays and has a decent arm, but above anything else, that guy can run. This means the Seattle offense has several plausible options, and this will continue to provide an element of surprise that works to their advantage. Just as you think Lynch might run the ball again, Wilson himself will take off with it. It’s also worth noting that the team’s kicker, Steven Hauschka, has only missed two of his 35 field goal attempts this season. If the Seahawks can’t clinch the touchdown on a given drive, there’s a good chance they’ll make the field goal and continue racking up points that way. And as any football fan knows, sometimes those three points can make or break a game.
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both mentally and physically during my physical therapy.” Gallagher suffered from an ACL tear in high school as well as a meniscus tear in her knee in college. From all of her injuries relating to her knee, Gallagher underwent five surgeries and decided it was time to stop. Although ACL cases are more predominant in men, studies show females
are more at risk than men. A study from the National College Athletic Association (NCAA) showed female soccer players have more than two times the risk of tearing their ACL than males. Similarly, female basketball players have four times the risk than male basketball players. Tearing your ACL can make you feel hopeless, but it soon becomes clear at the
point of recovery that tearing your ACL in fact makes you hopeful; hopeful because you know you have the strength to overcome anything. Many athletes who have torn their ACL, like Denne and Gallagher, say it was hardest on them mentally to deal with their injury. However, they also stress that they felt stronger than they have ever felt – even before they tore it.
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COMMENTARY
Despite progress, more of the same By David Webber Sports Editor
For a second, it looked as though things had turned around. Then, just like that, the men's basketball team came back down to earth. A 99-94 double-overtime victory over Butler Jan. 9 netted DePaul its first conference road win in more than a year and five days later, a 77-75 triumph over St. John's had the Blue Demons riding high on their first conference winning streak since 2008. It was enough to make you believe that maybe, just maybe, the team would snap out of its seemingly endless funk. But three consecutive losses, none of which were close, have put a damper on the once-promising campaign. In addition, injuries have ravaged the bench and team suspensions have left fans and media with all sorts of questions. In Saturday's 86-69 blowout loss to Seton Hall, Cleveland Melvin was on the bench due to a violation of team rules. Jamie Crockett has been out for weeks for an undisclosed reason, and the early success seems to have all but dissipated
as Oliver Purnell's squad continues its sordid play. For all intents and purposes, this is Purnell's best team since he arrived at DePaul. While the depth is lacking and the team can't shoot beyond 15 feet, there are four players—Melvin, senior Brandon Young, and freshmen Tommy Hamilton and Billy Garrett Jr.—who have given the program a boost. Garrett and Hamilton are particularly intriguing. While they've each had their struggles in 2013-2014, the potential is there to deliver big time somewhere down the road. Garrett has already secured Big East Rookie of the Week honors four times and Hamilton has a rare combination of inside toughness and touch from the perimeter. These two players will lead DePaul into the future after Melvin and Young move on to greener pastures. That's where DePaul basketball finds itself. It's a mediocre squad with talent that has yet to gel. The departures of Melvin and Young, two of the finest players to ever grace a basketball court for this school, will undoubtedly hamper growth.
So what's the solution? It seems to be a question that has no asnwers, but there are steps that can be taken to ensure the considerable skills of Garrett and Hamilton aren't wasted while the team wallows in perpetual mediocrity. First of all, Purnell simply has to recruit better. This almost goes without saying, but it's more than just finding the diamond in the rough. DePaul's biggest problem right now is depth, which they have absolutely none of. Even the most average teams in the country have a guy that can come off the bench and give you a few long range shots or high energy plays per game. At the moment, many of the players on DePaul's bench exist purely because there needs to be a body to fill the roster. They are hard working individuals, but their skill sets simply don't match up with most of the country. The second thing Purnell needs to do is find a shooter. Seems simple enough, but DePaul hasn't had a dependable shooter since Quentin Richardson almost ten years ago. There is nobody on the team that can spot up from three consistently. With only a
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Charles McKinney (front) and Tommy Hamilton have played well during the season, but the overall failures of the team are what is keeping DePaul from emerging from the ranks of the also-rans. handful of players that can score in the first place, the lack of range kills offensive momentum for long stretches of time. Depth and range—there are many other issues, but these are the two biggest. If Purnell can recruit to fill those
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holes, DePaul will find that they will learn to win close games. The pillars seem to be in place, all that matters now is surrounding them with enough structural support to succeed in the future and compete with the best that the nation has to offer.
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Changing of the guard By Ben Gartland Contributing Writer
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Maddie Crowell took the Oath of Enlistment before a win Jan. 19.
It was a special day for DePaul freshman Maddie Crowell. Right before the women’s basketball team put up a 91-65 thrashing of a tough Villanova team, Crowell stood at center court and took the Oath of Enlistment for the United States Army. “Ever since I was young, I’ve always said that I’ve wanted to join the Army,” Crowell said. “Growing up, I’ve always had that soldier mentality.” Crowell’s decision to enlist in the Army was influenced by her family. Her father enlisted straight out of college and her grandfather is a World War II Army veteran and prisoner of war. Not to mention her two uncles who just recently retired from the Army. “I have always had pride for my family’s military history and now I want to forge my own Army path,” she said. “I love this country and this is a step in the right direction of serving my country and fulfilling my dream of becoming an Army officer.” Crowell said that the idea to take the Oath of Enlistment wasn’t hers originally. Sgt. First Class Marc Westenbarger, her sergeant and captain, emailed her to let her know she was being contracted that week and gave the suggestion to take the Oath before a
game. Crowell got the event approved by head coach Doug Bruno and it was set. “I was nervous, my mom saw my hand shaking a little bit, it was a serious moment and a big step towards my future,” Crowell said. “I was glad that Fox Sports 1 and DePaul covered it.” Crowell will go into the ROTC already ahead of her peers. She stepped into a leadership role when two of the cadets who were supposed to be leading a meeting were unavailable to make it, so she took initiative and led the meeting. “Ms. Crowell, as a MS I (freshman), is way ahead of her peers. She is currently serving in a leadership role which is normally reserved for a junior-level cadet,” Sgt. First Class Marc Westernbarger said. “Ms. Crowell stepped up to fill the position of Squad Leader, and is exceeding all of our cadre’s expectations. She is currently in the process of becoming a commissioned officer in the U.S. Army and is on a dedicated path to be a very successful one.” Crowell’s schedule will now be extremely intense as she balances basketball, academics and being in the Army. “It still blows my mind,” she said. “Everyday I’m amazed that I will push myself as hard as I can for things that I want, such as playing
basketball and also being in the Army.” Part of pushing herself includes waking up at 5:30 a.m. three days a week to work out for ROTC and make sure she is fit according to Army standards. Then she has her basketball practices and games, plus keeping up on her academics which, according her ROTC captain, always come first. Head Coach Doug Bruno was emotional about Crowell taking the Oath before a basketball game, saying that he had tears in his eyes as he watched her enlist. “At DePaul, our 18-22 year olds compete on the court and in the classroom, while those who serve in our military choose to fight for our country. I am so proud of Madeline,” he said. “She works hard on the court every day as a student-athlete to make our team better. I know that she will be an excellent officer in the U.S. Army.” With the Oath of Enlistment, Crowell will receive a scholarship to DePaul and will have four years of service to the Army upon graduation, where she will graduate as a 2nd Lt. with soldiers under her command. She hopes to become a medical corps officer after graduation when the Army sends her to medical school. She is currently majoring in health sciences at DePaul.
Pain and agony: the hell of a torn ACL By Hannah Vogel Contributing Writer
“You can’t play” are the most dreaded words in sports. And those words are often the result of sports injuries. The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the National Athletic Trainers' Association reported that there are 12,500 collegiate injuries per year. Whether an accident or not, injuries resulting from sports or exercising are very common – and sometimes inevitable. However, there are several pragmatic steps you can take to prevent an injury, from drinking enough fluids to stretching to wearing proper gear. Little injuries along the way can restrict an athlete from competing, but some injuries cannot be fixed with a simple home remedy. While there are countless injuries an athlete can undergo, almost 80 percent of all sports injuries can be found in the three most common categories of injuries: ankle sprains, shoulder injuries and knee injuries. In fact, knee injuries alone make up 55 percent of all sports injuries. The most common knee injury is the tearing of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). The ACL can be injured in a variety
of simple ways, such as changing direction rapidly, stopping suddenly, landing from a jump incorrectly or by direct contact. The most famous ACL injury is Derek Rose’s – the one that stopped his career for a whole year. But some ACL injuries hit closer to home and have happened to athletes at DePaul. Three girls on the DePaul women’s soccer team, Megan Pyrz, Kimberly Denne and Bianca Perry tore their ACLs this past season in August. “The defender intercepted the pass I made, so as I was running forward, I stepped to cut and turn around to get back on defense and as soon as did, I heard and felt a loud pop in my knee and I went down. I just lay there; I didn't cry or say anything else. I knew exactly what happened and knew my soccer career had just ended,” Denne said. “I got up, walked around, jogged around, but my knee felt like spaghetti. I knew exactly what happened and I felt like I was dreaming; I didn't want to believe it.” Although Denne admits tearing her ACL made it hard for her to remain positive and hopeful, there was something bright that came out of her injury. “My injury has been a blessing in
From the writer: I too tore my ACL playing soccer. I made a quick movement when I was sprinting to get to the ball and planted my foot the wrong way. I remember laying on the doctors table squeezing my mom’s hand as the doctor drew fluid out of my knee to determine if my injury was indeed an ACL tear. The silence in the room answered the question. Immediately, I started sobbing and rocking on the table. I was in a locked brace from my hip to my ankle and given crutches for support. Everything that defined me was taken away in one pop of the knee. I hated my knee and I hated this injury. Fast forward to five months post-operation and I can say tearing my ACL was one of the best things to happen to me. It opened my eyes not only to pain, but also to overcoming pain. I truly thank my ACL tear for putting my body in a vulnerable state and forcing me to become “mentally tough”.
disguise. It has opened my eyes more to how much I value and thrive in a team setting and (it) has ignited my passion to coach,” Denne said. “My injury, these teammates, and all three of my coaches are the reason I have changed career paths and now want to be a head coach of a collegiate team.” Alexa Gallagher, a junior who was on the DePaul Women’s Basketball Team stopped playing because of her repeated knee injuries in high school and in college. “I tore my ACL just shooting around on a basketball court the summer going into my sophomore year of high school. I just planted my leg funny and it tore,” Gallagher
Repairing an ACL injury
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