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‘This is the year it all fell apart’ A student’s journey to find housing By Jessica Villagomez News Editor

ast spring, 28-year-old DePaul senior Tony Romero sat on a bench outside the Loop Campus DePaul Center and wondered where he was going to sleep that night. He had lost his U-Pass and had just gotten into a fight with his aunt that morning. With nowhere to go and no way to get there, Romero fell asleep on the cold, hard, wooden benches. A campus public safety officer told him he had to get off DePaul’s campus, so he got up and thought of another plan for the night. He asked a stranger at the train station if they would pay for his fare so he could have a spot to sleep. After some convincing, Romero was able to travel on the trains throughout the night, riding from station to station, waiting until the next day came. Romero is one of thousands of college students suffering from housing insecurity, the lack of a stable and healthy housing arrangement. Prior to this year, he had lived in a family-owned home all of his life. He never thought that one day he would be sleeping on trains, benches and couches. Today, Romero is the first DePaul

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After losing secure housing, DePaul senior Tony Romero became the first student to use the Dax Host-Home Program. student to utilize the Dax Host-Home program for DePaul University students, a temporary housing program that houses students for up to 12 weeks. Before reaching out to DePaul, Romero struggled to support his family. Eventually circumstances made it so that he needed a stable place to live. The oldest of his three siblings, Romero worked after high school for five years, trying to support himself and his family until deciding to go back to school. Romero attended Wilbur Wright College, City Colleges of Chicago and after two years he received his associate’s degree in

business administration. During his time at Wilbur Wright, Romero realized his educational aspirations spanned larger than what the institution could offer him. He wanted to major in accounting at a university, but he wasn’t sure which school he wanted to attend. It took another year before he applied and was admitted to DePaul in the fall of 2013. Romero said DePaul gave him an opportunity to succeed and prosper more than he thought possible. “It was definitely a different scenery from what I’ve seen before,” Romero said. “I knew that if I ever completed there, and

if I ever got through it, I would be further in my life than where I am now.” As Romero was pursuing his education, his housing situation took a drastic turn. “This year is when it all fell apart,” Romero said. “We lost the family and the home, and the owner of the house, which is my uncle, the brother of my grandparents, basically said that we all had to leave.” For about five months, Romero resided with an aunt. He slept on a couch in the basement, leaving early in the morning and staying at school late into the night.

Hats off: Wyatt breaks soccer scoring record By Zachary Holden Staff Writer

It’s hard to tell what Elise Wyatt is better at — scoring goals or being humble about it. When the senior forward tied, broke and then extended the DePaul women’s soccer alltime scoring record to 34 goals against Butler Thursday in a 3-2 victory, she remained modest and focused on the team. “I’m very proud that I accomplished it, but I’m more proud that this team grinded out a win,” Wyatt said. “I’m more excited to get the three points.” It’s not uncommon for a striker, and program’s leading scorer, to be a bit selfish. How else is she going to score all of those goals over a four-year span?

Wyatt is different, though. While Wyatt has helped transform DePaul into a winning program, Wyatt hasn’t let the success go to her head. Regardless of the situation, it’s always about the team, and her teammates thrive because of it. “She’s a great leader, she pushes all of us to be our best on the field,” sophomore Alexa Ben said. “She will motivate everyone on the field to do their best and we really feed off her.” Ben is only in her second year with the Blue Demons and has loved every moment of playing with someone of Wyatt’s caliber. It makes Ben’s job as the creative midfielder a little bit easier knowing there’s a pure striker ahead of her at all times who can

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Students excluded from Dean Koocher town hall By Brenden Moore News Editor

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Elise Wyatt celebrates her 11th goal this season and the No. 33 in her collegiate career Thursday, breaking DePaul’s all time mark. DePaul beat Butler, 3-2.

Provost Marten denBoer and Dean Gerald Koocher will host a town hall-style meeting with faculty and staff on Monday to discuss the Hoffman Report and the dean’s alleged role in the events discussed, but the meeting will be held without students or other members of the DePaul community. The discussion was billed in an email to faculty and staff as an open meeting “so that the community can have a conversation with (the provost) about these issues.”

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More than 45,000 runners compete in the 38th Chicago Marathon on Sunday. Dickson Chumba (below right) of Kenya crosses the finish line first in 2:09:25.

2015 Chicago Marathon By Megan Deppen Print Managing Editor

The morning chill that welcomed more than 45,000 runners Sunday vanished under clear, sunny skies, making Chicago’s 38th annual marathon a heated race to the finish. Placing 9,222nd overall and 6,641st out of almost 25,000 men was DePaul junior Danny Curley. A high school track and cross country star, the digital cinema major decided to get his feet wet in the sport once again, and in the afternoon heat, that wasn’t hard to do. “I thought (the temperature) was good up until (mile) 18 or 19, and then it was getting really hot,” Curley said. Before starting the race he was also concerned about his left knee, which he said was burning before he even started at 8:04 a.m. “I was like, ‘man this is not going to be fun,’ but I went in with a mentality not to think about it and it never bothered me in the race,” Curley said. Curley finished in 3:53:34, which for his first marathon was impressive and blew his original goal of four hours out of the water. “I think mile 13 was (when I thought) ‘maybe I could get it,’” Curley said. “By the time I got to mile 22 I was at like 3:15, I was like, ‘I can do four miles in 40 minutes.’” Curley said the only thing bothering him after the race

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Left: DePaul junior Danny Curley runs his first Chicago Marathon Sunday and finished seven minutes under his goal time, four hours. was pain in his thighs, but standing on the corner of Jackson Boulevard and Michigan Avenue, surrounded by beaming relatives and friends wearing “Go Danny” T-shirts, he didn’t seem to mind the pain. Finishing the 26.2-mile run is a challenge in itself, but Curley and other runners said training was key. “It takes a lot of discipline to run four out of the seven days of the week,” Curley said. DePaul alumna Kelly Benitez said her husband, Braulio, is

always running in preparation for marathons. After completing Sunday’s marathon in Chicago, he’ll go to New York to run again. “He runs like 100 miles a week,” Benitez said. Benitez, who graduated in 2008 and works in Chicago, said her husband wanted to finish his eighth marathon Sunday in 2:30:00. The third time watching her husband run in Chicago, Benitez also said a lot had changed since the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing.

“The first year after the Boston bombing (security) was really tight and it’s about the same this year,” Benitez. Among the security changes were barricades around the finish line. The farthest point spectators could go was at the final turn on Roosevelt Road and Michigan Avenue. But Curley said the crowd support helped fuel him through the race. “When there were a lot of people it was so effective, I ran so much faster,” Curley said. “There’s

a part in Pilsen where I turned right on the corner and there were people on drums and people singing, and that was a pump-up.” Martin Larsen, 42, from Washington has run five marathons, two in Chicago. “I really enjoy Chicago because the support you get from the fans, all through the course is just fantastic,” Larson said. “It’s unbelievably motivating. It’s very unique in that way. Not all marathons are like that.”

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DePaul senior Tony Romero speaks with Director of Operations at DePaul USA, Kelli McGee. McGee offers Romero support and guidance as he searches for future housing.

HOUSING continued from front page because they know they’re catering to His choice to go to school instead of work created tension with his aunt. “I was just sleeping on a couch in the basement. It wasn’t a home, it didn’t feel like home.” Romero said. Family conflict, combined with the recent loss of his home, led Romero to the brink of homelessness every night. He finally sought help. After spending the night on the train, Romero went to the Deans of Students Office and that is when Shenay Bridges, assistant dean of Community Resources, introduced him to the Dax Host-Home program. For the last year and a half, Bridges’ primary task has been dealing with students’ housing insecurities. Bridges works with students facing emergency situations that may impact their success at DePaul and gives students advice, makes referrals to internal and external resources students may need and is an overall advocate for issues that students may face. While Romero is the first student to receive temporary housing, Bridges said student homelessness is an issue across the nation. According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, at least 58,000 college students are homeless. Student homelessness is attributed to unaffordable housing options near campus, with the cost of living oftentimes exceeding the cost of tuition at the institution. In Chicago where rent prices are particularly high, students are especially prone to facing housing insecurity. “In college towns, there might be a greater variety of lower rent options

not being able to afford things. That’s a a college student population, where in sensitive topic for a lot of students, so a the city of Chicago, you don’t have that. lot of times it takes a lot to be willing to Everybody is looking to find housing all ask for help.” over the city,” Bridges said. “Any urban The Dax Host-Home program, named environment where you have a lot of after the city where St. Vincent DePaul universities is going to have the risk of went to college, is a resource offered for not having students who are able to afford students looking for help. This program the high was created by rent and are DePaul USA, struggling to a national make ends homelessness meet.” organization. Bridges President said housing and Executive insecurity Director is a national of DePaul problem USA Chuck going under Levesque the radar wanted to at many partner with universities. DePaul in “A lot order to of people respond to don’t think Tony Romero the growing of college number of students as students, having this specifically problem. They think, ‘oh they live in at DePaul, who were facing issues with the residence halls’ or they have these housing insecurity. apartments and they’re living the college “We knew that there were youth that life,” Bridges said. “Someone who is were suffering from being homeless, and homeless or housing insecure doesn’t it was a surprise to me that they were really register.” university students,” Levesque said. “The Bridges also serves as a counselor to fact that there’s so many students that students facing these issues and speaks to are housing insecure is impacting the students about available resources. percentage of kids that finish college “One of my roles is to explore with timely and so, reading that and hearing students all of their options, I think a lot of stories that Shenay told us really drew us the time students may not be necessarily to help our own community” aware of the resources available to them,” Levesque estimates as many as 50 Bridges said. “It’s hard for students to DePaul students who reached out to have to ask for help, particularly when the DePaul last year were on the cusp of topic is around being under-resourced or having to leave home or homeless.

“This opportunity with this program has kind of decreased that a little bit, but it’s still there, the emotions, the struggles, it’s all still there. I have to really fight for myself to sit in that class and feel comfortable around everybody else.”

Though DePaul USA is not directly affiliated with DePaul University, it is a part of the Vincentian Family and coincides with the University’s Vincentian values. Over the 12 weeks that students participate in the program, they also receive a case worker to help them find future housing. They also aid the student with drafting a resume or searching for a job in addition to overall support. “The whole program is designed to honor that commitment to school and create an environment where they continue to go to school, Levesque said. “We believe that if they stay in school, they will make it, they will not be chronically homeless, they will have life achievement, they will have personal satisfaction and a job, the idea is to create a stable environment.” In order for students to be considered for the program, the student must first be referred to Bridges who makes an assessment and evaluates if the student would benefit from the program. If appropriate, DePaul USA finds a host family to host the student. Levesque said they aim to accommodate up to five students at one given time. “The student and the potential host family sit down together and see if they get along, like each other, and want to do this,” Levesque said. “Then we do criminal background checks and then place.” Romero’s case was different in that he does not live with a host family, but rather lives in an apartment that was donated to DePaul USA. DePaul USA pays a small amount for the apartment as well as covers the cost of utilities. Romero moved into the apartment about a month after first speaking to

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Bridges. Members of the Vincentian family raised money to equip the apartment and threw him an apartment shower. The university also provided the space with furniture such as a couch and a table. Levesque said DePaul USA is currently in the process of finding host families and has about three families in the neighborhood that are waiting to house students in need. Though DePaul USA relies on community affinity to attract host families, finding families to commit to 12-week housing periods has still proven to be difficult. “We selected 12 weeks because we thought, ‘well that’s the minimum that we’d need to finish the semester, you don’t want to uproot them in the middle of the semester or during finals’,” Levesque said. “Asking someone to let someone into your house, it’s a big ask, so we thought that that made it a bite-size piece for the families, but the struggle is going to be, is that really enough time?” Romero’s current goal is to find a job that will allow him to increase his financial means and find an apartment for the long term. “I don’t know how many applications I put out there a week, a day, and there’s just nothing coming in,” Romero said. “That part is the hardest because every day I just think, ‘man I just want to quit school, go work my two jobs and make my money and that’s it. I’ll survive out of that’. But in reality, in the long term, I’ll probably end up in the same spot again. That’s where the education comes in. That’s where the positive side comes in, knowing that in the future I’m going to have something.” Romero said it’s a continuous struggle whether he should even be in school

given his housing situation. Romero is on his first extension to continue to live in his apartment for another 12 weeks. “Sometimes I feel like I don’t even belong there, or I shouldn’t be there. There’s times where I’m not even involved in class and just do what I got to do and that’s it,” Romero said. “It happens almost every day that I feel like that…this opportunity with this program has kind of decreased that a little bit, but it’s still there, the emotions, the struggles, it’s all still there. I have to really fight for myself to sit in that class and feel comfortable around everybody else.” In the future, Levesque wants to solidify the Dax Host-Home program at DePaul and increase their presence. He also hopes to expand the program through more host homes and someday have a house to serve as transitional housing for a larger group of youth as well. Both Romero and Bridges want more students who may be facing potential homelessness to learn what resources are available and to erase the stigma and shame behind housing insecurities. “There’s a lot of emotions that come to you as you’re going through this and that’s one of the biggest struggles you have to get over and overcome,” Romero said. ”Just look back at the positive side and I just think that once I do finish this, that I am going to be able to be somewhere better in my life, and that’s the only thing that keeps me going forward.” “Going to school is the only thing that keeps me going forward, otherwise I don’t know where I’d be right now.”

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in the controversy, played a significant role as APA board liaison to the Psychological Ethics in National Security It was scheduled after many faculty and (PENS) task force, the group tasked with staff felt frustrated with the controlled created guidelines for psychologists in setting of the last question and an- national security situations. There, he swer session, which was hosted only by acted as an enforcer, dismissing opinions Koocher. that did not line up with his own and beThat community, however, will ex- littling those who dissented, according to clude students for a second time. On the report. Sept. 23, faculty and staff members were While the report did not conclude allowed to submit questions anonymous- that Koocher knew of torture taking ly beforehand for Koocher to answer place, it stated that he did not actively during a two-hour session. According to look into claims despite news reports and sources in the room, the meeting did not rumors swirling around on the topic. allow for much back and forth. While many are happy the conversa“We like that the provost and the tion is continuing, some are frustrated dean are having this faculty town hall with the lack of transparency as students, meeting, but it’s not really addressing the alumni and other members of the DePaul entire DePaul community,” said senior community are not permitted to attend. Jack O’Brien, a leader of the VincenO’Brien said the coalition may eventians Against tually hold Torture coa town hallalition. “It’s style event leaving out to counter students, it’s the official leaving out town hall, alums, it’s but nothing leaving out has been congraduate stufirmed at this dents, it’s point. For leaving out a now, O’Brien ton of really said the coaliimportant tion will seek voices and to keep educomp onents cating people of the union the topic. versity and “ T h a t ’s Jack O’Brien, Vincentians Against Torture we’re hoping why we’re that gets remtrying to inedied at some crease edupoint.” cation because students and graduate The push to keep the conversation students should also have a forum of disgoing also came after a meeting between cussion about this, so we think that it’s the provost, university President Rev. unfair that they were excluded from this Dennis Holtschneider, C.M., and Faculty town hall meeting when it is something Council President Michaela Winchatz. that concerns the entire DePaul commuHoltschneider, according to a source, nity and beyond,” O’Brien said. had “a letter ready to go” outlining “his O’Brien said he has a meeting with stance on the Dean Koocher situation” the provost this week to discuss the sitimmediately after the first town hall, but uation. He hopes to come to an underwas encouraged to hold back given the standing with the provost and explain thoughts of faculty and staff. how Vincentian values are guiding the At issue is Koocher’s prominence in movement through this process. But in the Hoffman Report, an independent re- the end, he hopes that Koocher will step port released this July. The report, com- down voluntarily. missioned by the American Psychologi“I think that would show a true concal Association, concluded that the APA ciliatory response,” O’Brien said. “It colluded with the Department of Defense would show that he’s going to be held acin creating loose ethical guidelines for countable for the mistakes he’s made.” psychologists in national security situaDespite repeated requests, including tions. This contributed to torture taking once to the provost directly, the DePaulia place in places like Guantanamo Bay, the will not be allowed into the event. report states. Koocher, while not the biggest player

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“It’s leaving out students, it’s leaving out alums, it’s leaving out graduate students, it’s leaving out a ton of really important voices and components of the university and we’re hoping that gets remedied at some point.

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Provost Marten denBoer (left) and College of Science and Health Dean Gerald Koocher will host a town hall-style meeting for faculty and staff on Monday to address questions from concerned faculty and staff. The meeting will not be open to other members of the DePaul community, however.

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Tibetan Buddhist monks visit DePaul By Marissa Nelson Staff Writer

Tibetan Buddhist monks focused on building bridges between different religious traditions during their visit to DePaul last week, creating a traditional sand mandala in the Lincoln Park Student Center in the process. The monks, of the Drepung Gomang Monastery in Southern India, visited DePaul as part of their tour throughout the United States. They are spending a year in the U.S. to raise awareness about what is happening in Tibet, to teach about Buddhism and to raise money for their monastery. Aside from creating the sand mandala, they sold Tibetan handicraft and held a puja, a focused meditation and chanting. “The monks are a part of one of the largest Tibetan monasteries outside of Tibet,” David Wellman, a professor in the department of religious studies, said. “Many Tibetans went into exile when the Chinese government took over in the 1940s, it was no longer a safe place for them to practice religion and today in China there are many efforts that are being

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Tibetan Buddhist monks dismantle a traditional sand mandala on campus last week. made to diminish the presence of Tibetan people.” The creation of a mandala is a form of meditation that takes patience and precision. Using chak-pur, which are small tubes and funnels, the monks apply small granules of colored sand onto a large canvas, following a pattern. While the process typically takes weeks, it was sped up due to time constraints. After the mandala was finished, the

monks dismantled and put all of the sand into an urn to symbolize the impermanence of life. They then poured the sand into the reflection pond outside of St. Vincent de Paul Parish. “You do not have to be a practitioner of a religion to benefit from understanding religion and religious culture because we are all living in different religious cultures,” the Center for REligion Culture and Community

(CRCC) director Thomas O’Brien said. “Studying religion is just like studying history or anthropology. It is a very important social science.” In bringing the monks to campus, he hoped to create another venue outside of going to church or a mediation practice for students to learn about different cultures and religious traditions. The traditional creation of the mandala attracted much attention from DePaul students throughout the week. As it turned out, many already had some background knowledge and connection to Buddhism. “I saw the fliers in my dorm building,” said Jack Bertran, a DePaul freshman. “My aunt went to Tibet a few years ago and she always talks about how cool it was and how the Buddhist Monks are so amazing and so I wanted to check it out.” “In my religion class we talked about some of the biggest things that Buddhists do and I was really excited to get the chance to see them working,” junior AJ Klopfenstein said. “It’s such an intricate design; it’s really cool.”

CAMPUS CRIME REPORT : Sept. 30- Oct. 6, 2015 Seton Hall 10

LOOP CAMPUS Clifton-Fullerton Hall 8

University Hall

Corcorran Hall

9 12

Belden-Racine Hall 9 6 7

Levan Center

Sheffield Square

3 4

Munroe Hall

DePaul Center

Lewis Center

17 19 20

Student Center

Ray Meyer Fitness Center

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OCT. 1 1) A criminal damage to property report was reported in a Levan classroom.

2) A theft report was filed for an unattended phone taken from

OCT. 4 10) An illegal consumption of alcohol by a minor report was filed for a person in Seton Hall. The2 person was transported to Illinois Masonic by Chicago Fire EMT.

the third floor of the Ray Meyer Fitness Center.

OCT. 5 11) A criminal damage to property report was filed for a

3) A smell of marijuana report was filed for a room in Sheffield

damaged door handle in O’Malley.

Square Apartments. No drugs were found.

4) A smell of marijuana report was filed for a room in Sheffield Square Apartments. No drugs were found.

OCT. 2 5) A battery report was filed for an altercation at Sheffield and Webster.

OCT. 3 6) An illegal consumption of alcohol by a minor report was filed

for a person in Belden-Racine Hall. The person was transported to Illinois Masonic by Chicago Fire EMT.

7) An illegal consumption of alcohol by a minor report was filed

for a person in Belden-Racine Hall. The person was transported to Illinois Masonic by Chicago Fire EMT.

8) An illegal consumption of alcohol by a minor report was filed for a person in Clifton-Fullerton Hall. The person was transported to Illinois Masonic by Chicago Fire EMT.

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

SEPT. 30 16) A criminal damage to property report was filed for a damaged door handle in O’Malley.

17) A criminal trespass warning was given to two offenders in the Barnes and 3Noble.

OCT. 1 18) A disturbance report was filed for a person asking for

12) A possession of cannabis report was filed for a room in

money in front of the Lewis Center.

University Hall. The person taken into custody by Chicago Police.

OCT. 2 19) A criminal trespass report was filed for a person asked to

13) A theft report was filed for a person whose laundry was taken from Munroe Hall.

OCT. 6 14) A criminal damage to property report was filed for damage to a door in the Student Center.

15) A theft report was filed for a cellphone taken from a vehicle.

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OCT. 5 20) A criminal trespass report was filed for a person in the concourse of the DePaul Center.

OCT. 6 20) A disturbance report was filed for a student causing a disturbance in a classroom.

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First-generation support

Group helps students navigate the college experience By Rachel Hinton Nation & World Editor

Enrollment Management and marketing at DePaul found that 35 percent of the freshmen class this year are first generation students. Though they comprise a small part of the overall population at DePaul, these students may face even more stress as they get acclimated to college. This stress, as well as the transition into the quarters to follow, is what the new group counseling program Trailblazers hopes to help students get through. The group was the brain child of Elizabeth Davies, a post-doctoral therapist currently on sabbatical from the University of St. Francis (USF). The program is based on one she witnessed first-hand at USF. First-generation students were given the opportunity to meet and talk with others in similar circumstances. Through the group, they were taught how to network and manage situations that may arise while at school by supporting one another. Seeing that — students helping each other learn what worked best for them and beginning to feel comfortable — inspired Davies. Trailblazers, which is offered by and will be held in the spaces of University Counseling Services, hopes to become a safe haven for these students, who may be struggling with duties at home and at school, as well as the loss of privacy that comes with living on

campus and networking with potential employers. Davies said she noticed the programs DePaul had that recruited first-generation students, like the McNair scholars and TRIO programs, and felt it only made sense to “provide this kind of support for students,” she said. “I understand how they feel. I work with clients here who are struggling, who have parents who say ‘well look we both have to work two jobs full-time and somebody has to take your brother to school and pick him up. You say you have a lab, but what do you care about more, school or family?’” Davies said of the struggle some first-generation students may face. “It can be very hard.” For senior Susie Mendez, who is unaffiliated with Trailblazers, the collegiate experience was different. As a first-generation college student who saw her brother and sister experience college, and as someone who chose the less expensive community college first route, Mendez said she was groomed by her parents to value her education as a key to success. As a student considered above average academically, Mendez said college was always on her mind, though being part of the first generation in her family to attend college was not. “I’m fortunate enough to have had lots of people to help me and encourage me to be where I am today, but not all first gens have it that way,” Mendez said. “There are so many

first-generation students who have no clue how to tread the waters of college, so any group who is willing to help them navigate all of this is doing good (for that community).” Giuliette Recht, one of the leaders of Trailblazers, had all students in mind — regardless of whether or not the idea of college was planted in their minds early on. Recht’s parents were first-generation students and she can remember stories they told of settling into college, as well as finding the supportive community that Mendez had early on. Latifat Odunewu, the other leader of the group, is also a first-generation student. When she heard of the group, she wanted to help freshmen avoid the isolation she felt during her undergraduate years. Navigating the culture of the university, as well as learning the system and personalities of professors, was one thing that Recht’s parents struggled with. Trailblazer’s goal is to create a space where students can talk to each other about what they are experiencing in classes, as well as how to find internships, so that the experience won’t feel foreign to them. “When I heard about this group being offered on campus, it just felt so relevant to me personally. I can imagine that there is a need for this for students who may not realize that there is a resource to help them not feel so alone in the process,” Recht said. “(We) want to make sure people know that this is a safe space that is open to people to speak openly about struggles that they may not

realize other people are experiencing too and help each other navigate that.” Research from College Board in 2013 found that first-generation students were more likely to delay college entry, need remedial coursework or drop out of college entirely. The board also found they are more likely to begin college less academically prepared than other students. They are also more likely to work while in college and live off campus, which is true in Mendez’s case. The value of a college degree has increased, but the various identities of these students and the ways they go about getting that degree have changed. For firstgeneration students, Davies, Recht and Odunewu agreed, having a support group could be vital to walking across the stage. “Knowing you’re not alone in this and there are other people experiencing the same things I am is important,” Odunewu said. “Some people just don’t know where to go for help and they may not be able to articulate what they need help with. Hopefully by coming to us they can identify with their peers and we can help them piece a part where those struggles are coming from and validate their experiences.” The group will meet Wednesdays in Lincoln Park from 2-3:30 p.m. For more information, Elizabeth Davies can be reached at (773) 325-8385.

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Campaign advocates for Brown Line extension By Brenden Moore News Editor

Growing up in the city would seemingly be a huge advantage for DePaul senior Bobby Hawkes, taking classes just miles away from his home in the Jefferson Park neighborhood on the city’s Northwest Side. Yet the closer he was, the further away he seemed to be; until he got a car and moved to Wrigleyville, that is. Hawkes was one of many students who had to deal with the hassle of commuting via public transportation for a large part of his time at DePaul. Every day, he would take the Blue Line from Jefferson Park to downtown, transfer to the Red Line at Jackson, and go back north for classes in Lincoln Park. It would take him at least an hour and a half each way. Of course, he could also transfer to a number of bus lines that run east from the Blue Line, but it makes no difference in time. And to drive from Jefferson Park to DePaul? Only 30 minutes. This painstaking commute exposes a gap in Chicago’s public transportation system, which anyone who has ever flown out of O’Hare or lives out there has become accustomed to. “Unfortunately, when our transit system was laid out, it was laid out in a radio fashion,” said Jacky Grimshaw, the campaign director for Transit Future, an organization pushing for the modernization and expansion of the region’s public transportation. “The various train lines terminate in the Loop, which is fine if you live on one of those radio systems, but if you live between the spokes, then your transit commute time is much longer.” Yet to get from Point A to Point B, especially going east to west, Chicagoans who rely on public transit oftentimes have to wait for CTA buses on oft-clogged roads,

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A rendering of the proposed Brown Line Extension to the Blue Line, one of many ideas to improve the mass transportation system. making for one long commute. “I’m a South Sider. So if I want to get from Hyde Park to O’Hare, it’s a piece of cake,” Grimshaw said. “I take the Green Line to Blue Line and I’m at O’Hare. But my friends on the North Side tell me about their struggles to get from the North Side to O’Hare. And I’m thinking, ‘man, O’Hare is on the North Side of city. Why is there this difficulty?’” One of the answers to this problem, according to Transit Future, is an extension of the Brown Line from Kimball to Jefferson Park, where it will meet up with the Blue Line. This would give North Siders a direct connection to O’Hare and significantly reduce travel times, the campaign said. For Hawkes, it would mean a much easier commute home and lead to less driving.

“Right now, it’s very hard to get from Lakeview to Jefferson Park on the CTA,” Hawkes said. “As a result, my friends and I all drive. My buddies and I have been going down to Wrigleyville since high school. Half of the time, they’d have to drive home after drinking, so a project like that would make it whole lot safer.” While he wholeheartedly supports the project, Hawkes said that people in Jefferson Park are a little pessimistic about such a project. Known for being a bastion of city workers, many in the neighborhood are more worried about their pensions, Hawkes said. This presents a challenge for the campaign as every available resource at the city, county and state level are being exhausted to pay for pensions. For the extension and other projects Transit Future

are advocating for to become reality, they will need to find a stream of revenue to tap into. While Grimshaw jokingly said that the organization didn’t know everyone was broke when they first embarked on the campaign, she is confident that as more people advocate for these proposals, political leaders will listen. “There’s a bit of coordination, but there’s still some disconnect. We haven’t gotten there yet, but I think if people who use the system speak up as well as people who are responsible for the system make sure that the different systems are talking to each other, we can get to the place where we have an integrated transit system here in the region,” Grimshaw said.

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Nation &World

Students believe in safety despite news

Audrey Taylor, a senior at Willamette University, rings a bell nine times on Thursday to honor the victims of last week's Umpqua Community College shooting in Roseburg, Oregon.

By Rachel Hinton Nation & World Editor

Around 7 p.m. Thursday, as students were settling into night classes or the beginning of their weekends, a bomb threat was issued at campuses across the region, including DePaul’s O’Hare campus and many of the satellite campuses of Northern Illinois University. The threat, which comes on the heels of the mass shooting at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, Oregon nearly a week ago, highlights the efforts of public safety officers at universities in Chicago and nationally, as well as police officers to keep campuses safe, but ultimately puts safety on campus into question. At DePaul, the situation is unique. Though the school itself is private, its buildings — most notably the library on the Lincoln Park Campus and the Barnes and Noble on the Loop campus — are open to the public, meaning anyone can use the facilities though they are primarily used by students. It is not unusual to find a mother picnicking with her children on a spring day and, on occasion, a homeless man or woman “loitering” in the library. Public buildings or not, however, tragedy can still strike. DePaul’s public safety tries to get the word out by sending alerts to students and doing quarterly DPU alerts to simulating emergency situations that students may find themselves be confronted with — cellphones being stolen in the middle of the day, sexual assaults in the dead of night and armed robberies in the peak hours of the morning — but as witnessed at Umpqua and any of the other 266 mass shootings this year, sometimes it is the enemy you know that can hurt you. Students at DePaul still say they feel safe however, citing the campus bubble and their own personal bubbles as factors that help protect them from the dour news that

dominates the media cycles. “I have felt safe, but I don’t have broader awareness,” Trisha Mahoney, a sophomore, said. “I think sometimes I live in a closed off world. It’s wonderful that our resources can be offered to a broader community, but we may need to step up security.” Stepping up security on campuses may be helpful, but gun violence itself may be the ultimate problem to fix in the city and nationally. From New Year’s Day to last Thursday, there were 2,360 shooting victims, according to the Chicago Tribune’s “Crime in Chicagoland.” The Gun Violence Archive, which documents instances of gun violence nationally, reports that the total number of incidents is 40,449, and puts the number of deaths at 10,184. One of the most interesting numbers, cited by Everytown, a gun safety support fund, is that there have been 143 school shootings since 2013, just a few weeks after the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting that left 28, including the perpetrator, dead. President Obama, in his address after the Umpqua shooting, has called the situation — meaning the shooting, the outpouring of support and the responses of politicians including himself — routine. Though no one can predict where the next shooting will happen, it has become so commonplace that some seem desensitized. Mahoney stated that she believes this could never happen to her, though she knows that is not true. Some, like Mahoney, hold the idea that it can’t happen here, that DePaul is different from other schools in the likelihood of a shooting happening, but others have different beliefs. “I think it’s possible in any situation or location, unfortunately,” McKenna Shier, an information desk receptionist, said. “But I think that it can also happen in many other places. There are shootings at grocery

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MICHELLE KRICHEVSKAYA | THE DEPAULIA The Gun Violence Archive, where the data was collected from, documents only the number of gun violence incidents reported and verified.

stores or at movie theaters. I think it’s just as likely here as any other space.” As instances of gun violence continue to be prevalent, it is worth noting that it is not only students who may be affected, but also their professors. Hannah Lee, a firstyear writing professor, feels safe, but tries to remain aware of circumstances even while handing out grades. “I do worry about bad grades. I’m careful not to penalize students, but to look for improvement and try to foster that improvement,” Lee said. “In a way it’s good that it’s more apparent now and in our realm of immediate attention because instructors

are in a position of immediate interaction that may help influence students and help them get resources.” Though resources and awareness may be helpful in supporting students and potentially preventing these incidents, the overall concern is still gun violence and preventing more unneccessary deaths. Before the president could speak on this topic to grieving family members reports of another mass shooting happened, this time at a university in Arizona, killing one and injuring three others. Shortly after there was news of another on-campus shooting in Texas.

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ASSOCIATED PRESS | AP Rep. Renee Ellmers, R- N.C . speaks on Capitol Hill in Washington. Ellmers is part of an email scandal that accuses her of having an affair with Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-CA. She spoke at a press conference Friday, thanking those in her party for their support.

Affair allegations add to race for House speaker

JAKE BACON | AP Students embrace outside a hospital emergency room in Flagstaff, Arizona on Friday after an early morning fight between two groups of college students escalated into gunfire, leaving one person dead and three others wounded, authorities said.

Police tape cordones off the crime scene at Texas Southern University where a shooting occurred Friday at one of the school's student housing complexes. Reports of the shooting came hours after news of a shooting at Northern Arizona University.

Washington, DC A North Carolina congresswoman thanked fellow Republicans for their support Friday after many received incendiary emails alleging an affair between her and House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, according to two Republicans in the closed-door meeting. The emails arrived at a time of bitter division within the House GOP and the Republican Party nationally, with hardline conservatives increasingly at odds with more establishment-aligned figures, including McCarthy. Rep. Renee Ellmers stood up to speak in an open-microphone portion of the meeting held the morning after McCarthy shocked the House by taking his name out of contention to become the next speaker. McCarthy was the front runner in the race to succeed Speaker John Boehner, whose resignation begins at the end of the month She thanked fellow lawmakers for their support and prayers and said she was sorry they had received the emails. She described the messages as "batshit crazy." She said it was daunting to be a woman in Washington but that she was a "tough cookie" and could handle it. McCarthy was not in the room at the time. The two Republicans who described Ellmers' comments spoke on condition of anonymity to disclose the private discussion. Later, in a statement, Ellmers said "As someone who has been targeted by completely false accusations and innuendo, I have been moved by the outpouring of support and prayers from my colleagues, constituents and friends. Now I will be praying for those who find it acceptable to bear false witness." McCarthy denied earlier this week that his decision to withdraw from the speaker's race was related to a letter from one backbench lawmaker demanding that any candidate with embarrassing misdeeds in his past should withdraw. In recent days, several lawmakers have reported receiving emails about the allegations, apparently from a right-wing activist known for spamming Republicans. McCarthy's spokesperson declined comment.

1 killed, 1 wounded in Texas student housing shooting Houston, Texas

1 dead, 3 wounded in Arizona university shooting Flagstaff, Arizona An overnight confrontation between two groups of students escalated into gunfire Friday when a freshman at Northern Arizona University killed one person and wounded three others, authorities said. University police chief Gregory T. Fowler identified the shooter as 18-year-old Steven Jones and said he used a handgun in the shootings at about 1:20 a.m. Friday. Police were still interviewing Jones and he had not been booked into jail Friday morning. The university in a statement identified the student who died as Colin Brough. The victims being treated at Flagstaff Medical Center are Nicholas Prato, Kyle Zientek and Nicholas Piring. The hospital said it couldn't release any information on conditions. "This is not going to be a normal day at NAU," Rita Cheng, school president, said. "Our hearts are heavy." She called it an isolated and unprecedented incident and said classes would go on as scheduled Friday. The parking lot where the shooting happened is just outside Mountain View Hall dormitory on the Flagstaff campus, which provides housing for many of the campus' sororities and fraternities. The gate to the dorm's main entrance was closed Friday, and police had the surrounding area taped off. Iowa City, an Iowa-based Delta Chi fraternity said Delta Chi members were involved, but offered no other details. Alex McIntosh, a friend of Zientek, said he worked part time at the High Country Conference Center while attending the school full time.

"He's very calm, very respectful, has a great manner, calm demeanor and you'd never expect him to be caught up in something like this," McIntosh said. Brough was from Castle Rock, Colorado, about 30 miles south of downtown Denver. Randy Barber, a spokesman for Douglas County Schools, confirmed that Brough graduated from Castle View High School in 2013. He said the school district had activated a crisis team to support students and staff at the high school. Student Maria Gonzalez told The Associated Press that she at first suspected firecrackers when the shooting happened. "I was studying for an exam so I looked out the window and see two people running, and that's when I realized they weren't fireworks, they were actually gunshots," she said. Arizona political leaders voiced support for the university and the surrounding community, with Gov. Doug Ducey calling the shooting heartbreaking. He said the state stands ready to help in the investigation and response. Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick, who lives in Flagstaff, expressed confidence that the city "will only grow stronger in difficult moments like these." The Flagstaff shooting came on the same day that President Barack Obama was scheduled to visit Roseburg, Oregon, where eight students and a teacher were shot and killed last week at Umpqua Community College. The gunman in the Oregon shooting wounded nine others before turning the gun on himself.

One person was killed and another wounded during a shooting Friday at a Texas Southern University studenthousing complex, and the Houston campus has been placed on lockdown, university and police officials said. Houston police spokesman Kese Smith said a possible suspect has been detained. The shooting was reported around 11:30 a.m. at University Courtyard Apartments, a studenthousing apartment complex on the edge of campus. Smith said it wasn't clear whether the individuals were students, but he said one person was killed and another wounded. University spokesman Kendrick Callis said the campus is on lockdown and classes have been cancelled at the school, which has about 9,700 students. Police and emergency vehicles were at the scene, though no additional details were immediately available. The incident occurred just hours after another shooting near the same housing complex. The university said in a statement that the earlier shooting occurred early Friday morning, and that the school was increasing police presence on campus. Details about the earlier shooting weren't immediately available, and it's unclear whether the shootings are related. Houston police tweeted early Friday afternoon that a possible suspect had been detained. The university has about 9,700 students. The incident follows a fatal shooting earlier Friday at Northern Arizona University, where an overnight confrontation between students escalated into gunfire that killed one person and wounded three others. There was another shooting Tuesday at TS, but there is no indication that that shooting was connected to this one, according to the New York Times. This is the most recent shooting on a college campus. Last week, nine people were fatally shot at Umpqua Community College in Oregon.

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Opinions

Fighting the stigma of mental illness

In response to recent mass shootings, a DePaul student shares his story By xan mandell Contributing Writer

In light of the recent mass shooting tragedies that swept across our nation, the discussion surrounding mental health is more important than ever. Why? Because the stigma attached to struggling with mental health is becoming more pronounced every day. While increasingly acknowledged by our society as an actual medical issue due to a chemical imbalance in the brain, students with mental health problems such as depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, addiction/substance abuse and ADD are still routinely seen as liabilities to potential employers, overly dramatic by their peers and, in some cases, lazy students trying to find an excuse for falling behind in classes. You’ll hear constant dismissals of the severity of a mentally ill student’s struggle. Those fighting addiction simply “did it to themselves.” When people learn that a person has a mental health disorder, some will automatically assume that person is crazy. But we’re not. In fact, a majority of us are the exact opposite. We are fighters willing to take on the demands and pressures that college brings. We’re motivated to succeed because each little success is another battle won against our disorders. And according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), we’re more common than you may think: NAMI reports “that more than 25 percent of college students have been diagnosed or treated for anxiety in the past year and more than 10 percent reported being diagnosed or treated for depression.” We’re normal. We just face an abnormal challenge. Yet you never hear that, because those with mental health problems can face significant consequences if they speak up. According to the Mayo Clinic, stigma of mental illness can cause physical violence or harassment and a lack of understanding by family, friends, co-workers or others. Additionally, they may face fewer opportunities for work and school, trouble finding housing and a reluctance to seek help. So in the pursuit of answering how to combat this stigma, I’ll share my own story. At 17 years old, after years of depression, self-harm, substance abuse and multiple hospitalizations, I was diagnosed with bipolar II disorder. I went through a multitude of medications, all of which made me a zombie, so I refused medication and believed that struggling with my disorder was better than dealing with the medication’s side effects. I went to therapy, but that was the only treatment I had. Following high school, I went to college in Vermont, where I suppressed my problems through constant pot smoking, amphetamine abuse and drinking binges. I dropped out after one semester due to failing every class I took. I was forced to move home and get sober. Within a short period of time, everything I had bottled up over the 19 years of my life came to a head. My bipolar disorder surfaced like never before. I would constantly “rapid cycle” between depression and hypomania, with panic attacks filling the void between the two. I contemplated suicide daily. Finally, due to being completely exhausted from struggling so much, I sought treatment and was prescribed a mood stabilizer called Lamictal and an anti-anxiety medication called Ativan. The medication actually worked. I was stable and happy. I felt normal for the first time in my life. The normalcy gave me a newfound motivation, and I took a giant leap and moved here to Chicago. I still take Lamictal every day and occasionally Xanax if I have a panic attack. But even with medication, I still suffer from depressive episodes, hypomanic episodes and panic attacks. They’re just less pronounced and less frequent these days. All the while, my disorders continue to hover in the background. They don’t define me though, nor should they define anyone who suffers from a mental health disorder. Mental illness is not one-size-fits-all, and each individual disorder has a spectrum of severity. They

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affect more people than you’d think — 43.8 million adults according to National Institute of Mental Health — and sometimes people you would least expect. Those afflicted with mental health problems respond to struggles in individual ways: social withdrawal, academic apathy, substance abuse or self-harm, just to name a few. Some seek treatment and others refuse. Some go months or years without any problems. One universal trait of those who struggle with mental health issues is a fear of stigmatization. A majority of us worry that if we disclose our problems to people, especially university administrators or university support systems, we’ll get red-flagged. We may be viewed as a safety threat because we’re seen as inherently unstable. If we tell our friends, we could be ostracized from the social circle. If we tell our teachers, we could be seen as less competent than our peers. If we tell our resident advisors, we could be watched over incredibly closely. It is this fear that keeps us quiet. People with mental illnesses are not all inherently dangerous. Sure, some are violent, but those individuals make up a small minority. Most of us live our daily lives

like everyone else, passing under the radar. Sometimes we battle emotions that are so intense it seems worthless to continue on. Sometimes we are crippled by overwhelming despair and anguish. Sometimes we don’t leave our beds for days. But not all the time. It’s important that the conversation begins because the more we ignore it, the more we ignore those who need help. The most important thing someone with a mental health problem can do for themselves is seek out treatment. But if our society keeps perpetuating the narrative that those with mental illness are a liability or a safety hazard, if we keep viewing mental illness as a character flaw, then we don’t acknowledge that mental illness is an extension of someone, rather than who they are. Nobody should be relegated to the classification of their mental health problems. We have shortcomings, we have battles, we have hurdles. We feel intense emotions and can get overwhelmed at times. We falter and relapse, but we never give up. We are not out of our minds though. We are people, just like you.

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Code Pink members protest the U.S. airstrike on a hospital in Kunduz, Afghanistan behind Gen. John Campbell during the Senate Armed Services Committee hearing Oct. 6, 2015.

Demand accountability for war crimes By Kate Kownacki Contributing Writer

It was around 2 a.m. Oct. 3 when a Doctors Without Borders hospital in Kunduz, Afghanistan was struck by a series of U.S. airstrikes. According to Doctor’s Without Borders, or as they are more commonly known throughout the world, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), the airstrike killed 22 staff members and patients. In a statement released by MSF on Oct. 4, nurse Lajos Zoltan Jecs recounts the horrors he experienced just moments after the airstrike subsided. "We tried to take a look into one of the burning buildings,” he said. “I cannot describe what was inside. There are no words for how terrible it was. In the Intensive Care Unit, six patients were burning in their beds." There has been much speculation about the motive of the attack, and MSF is outraged by the inconsistency of statements made by U.S. officials following the airstrike. The initial statement regarding the event merely claimed, "There may have been some collateral damage to a nearby medical facility." Shortly after, U.S. officials said that the attack was requested by Afghan military, only to have Gen. John Campbell later state that the order came from the U.S. chain of command and must have been a mistake. Eventually, President Obama apologized to MSF's international president for the airstrikes that he said "mistakenly struck" the hospital. Due to the United States’ inability to remain consistent, MSF is launching a private investigation into the matter in addition to the several existing investigations. MSF’s statement said, "All parties to the conflict including in Kabul and Washington were clearly informed of the precise location of the MSF facilities." The statement also claimed the airstrikes continued for more than 30 minutes after U.S. and Afghan military officials were initially informed of the attack.

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The damage was enough for MSF to declare they would be leaving the region, which leaves those living there with a lack of medical care at a time in which it is desperately needed. The statements made by the U.S. make it clear that the hospital was not destroyed as a result of “collateral damage,” but rather due to complete disregard of international human rights standards. The airstrike is in direct violation of Article 56 of the Geneva Conventions, which explicitly protects hospitals and other medical facilities, making this attack a war crime. This abhorrent act of violence committed by the U.S. military not only says something poignant about how little the U.S. values human rights outside its own borders, but also shows how truly dedicated we are to our misguided brand of nationalism. Post-9/11, the bulk of U.S. actions have lacked both sensibility and compassion. Instead of taking the time to understand our contribution to the roots of terrorism, we allow misconceptions of our superiority as a nation to manifest

themselves in ways that are threatening the future of civilization. On 9/11, a total of 2,977 Americans were killed. On the other hand, according to the Brown University Project, as a result of post 9/11 conflicts “between 52,280 and 192,550 civilians in Afghanistan, Iraq and Pakistan have died as a result of the fighting at the hands of all parties." We have dropped bombs on wedding receptions, birthday parties and now a hospital. Not only are we responsible for deaths directly related to our actions, but also those that result as a consequence of our countless attacks. How many lives will be lost because of the lack of access to medical treatment in Kunduz? How many murders will it take for the U.S. to be held accountable for its actions? National security and preventing terrorism at times calls for measures that could result in civilian casualties, but there is no valid excuse for contributing to the deaths of more than 100,000 civilians. As citizens we too contribute to these actions, whether that be through our tax dollars or

our silent consent with government and military actions. Losing your sense of humanity is a consequence of living in a nation that is in a constant state of dehumanizing anyone who stands in its way. Inaction, no matter what it is a product of, is not an option. Inaction cultivates a culture of unaccountability that allows horrific war crimes to occur indefinitely, and we must actively oppose such crimes during this crucial point in the history of the world. We must demand accountability in the case of Kunduz and a larger emphasis on human rights in military training. The people have the power, and if you doubt the power of the people, then start with yourself. Open your mind to new ideas, vocalize your thoughts about the state of the world and demand accountability for gross violations of human rights. Humanity does not have borders, and it is imperative we resist the powers that tempt us to believe otherwise.

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

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Facets is a nonprofit organization founded in 1975 to change lives through the power of film. The organization serves audiences of over 300,000 each year and seeks to be a leader in youth-focused media-education programs.

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to offer. From listing movie options that aren’t available in mainstream theaters such as Regal Cinemas or AMC Theaters, to hosting special events, these theaters provide so much more than a simple film. The rising cost of a movie theater ticket has led many Americans to rethink their decision to go see a movie. Consumer Affairs, a website for consumer news, reported that the average ticket price in the third quarter of 2014 was $8.08, up from $7.84 a year earlier. While this may not seem like a large sum, factoring in multiple tickets, services fees in buying

online and expensive concessions bought at the theater, the price of going to see a movie can add up quickly. Rather than splurge on a commercial theater experience, some opt to spend their money at other ornate movie-showing venues. Chicago theaters offer consumers more unique options in terms of viewing and the general atmosphere at the theaters. While commercial theaters offer a fairly uniform experience, unique Chicago theaters bring an atmosphere of exclusivity and rareness that many

moviegoers desire. According to Chicago Detours, a tour service in Chicago, Chicago was once the center of the filmmaking industry. Back in the 1900s, Thomas Edison’s production equipment partially remained in Chicago, creating a large hub of filmmakers in the city. Exploring Chicago’s theater scene will not only bring back memories of the city’s history, but will also enhance and improve the now commercialized experience of seeking a film on the big screen.

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Although the theater opened its doors in 1929, the Music Box still looks breathtaking, with its cutting edge roots in the golden age of Hollywood. It is famous for its large theater, decorated with clouds on the ceiling and a dusty organ planted right of the giant red curtain.

Why is it unique?

t three floors of the Century ark Theatres is showing some most anticipated films. get to show makes Landmark ation,” Nick Rohr, Landmark , said. “The films we show where they would alienate the re a perfect gateway into the asual film goer.” , swanky, chandeliered bar local beer on tap, it is a great movie conversation.

“Back in the day when it opened, going to the movies was a grand night out on the town, so a lot of those qualities that were present in the 1920’s and 30s are still present here” Stephanie Berlin, Music Box PR and special events manager, said. The Music Box recently opened a lounge area attached to the box office. “We are still spreading the word about the lounge, Berlin said. “It’s part of the theater, it’s a place for people to come and talk about movies, be comfortable and get a drink.”

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You can go straight to the Music Box Theatre’s official T h e website to see the plethora of midnight screenings every weekend. On Oct. 30 and 31 the Music Box Theater will be showing the Rocky Horror Picture show at midnight, which has become a tradition at the theater.

Brief history: The River East 21 is the largest cinema in the city of Chicago with 21 screens. It’s connected to the River East Center, the third tallest all-residential building in Chicago. Although AMC is a large movie chain, this theater has amenities such as a bowling alley and arcade.

Why is it unique? AMC River East 21 surprisingly has a thriving foreign film scene. The theater gets over 100 foreign films to show every year, including blockbuster musicals from Bollywood. The River East 21 is also the home of many of Chicago’s most prestigious film festivals like the upcoming Chicago International Film Festival.

Special events & more: The Chicago International Film Festival will be held from Oct. 15-29. The Chicago Latino Film Festival will be held from April 9-23. This theater also recently launched a Minecraft league, allowing people to play Minecraft on the big screen.

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Arts & Life

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Matt Siber’s “Idol Structures,” which runs through Dec. 20 at the DePaul Art Museum, looks to analyze the structures that represent corporate and mass-media communication.

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‘Idol Structures’ exhibit at the DePaul Art Museum highlights the structures used in the creation of advertising By Gabriella Mikiewicz Contributing Writer

DePaul Art Museum (DPAM) recently opened a new exhibition showcasing the work of Chicagobased artist Matt Siber. The exhibition, called “Idol Structures,” opened Sept. 9. Featuring photography, sculptures and other media, Siber brings attention to the structures that we use in urban landscapes to propagate mass-media communication. Elements like used billboard vinyls, empty signposts and other items that usually hold advertisements draw attention to the components of media that usually are meant to stay invisible. Siber said that he has been working on projects dealing with advertising, propaganda and “the ways we are manipulated and influenced to do things” since 2002, which then turned into him looking at signage and public spaces. The inspiration for all of this comes from his own personal dislike for “being manipulated,” he said. “Perhaps this is a way of counteracting it.” Siber also mentioned the importance of the exhibit, specifically for college students. “You’re learning about the world,” Siber said. “I hope this exhibition makes you think of the world around you a little differently than maybe before you’ve seen it.” Though the themes of advertising and public spaces have been present in a lot of Siber’s work as an artist, the idea for this exhibition has been discussed for several years and is now only recently coming into fruition. Gregory Harris, assistant curator at DPAM, said that he saw one of Siber’s shows about three years ago, “back when we were just planning the new Art Museum building.” Since then, Siber had been working on creating

an exhibition that would fit DPAM perfectly, taking into account the unique spaces in the new building, like the window looking over the train tracks, in which to place attention-grabbing works. In this exhibit, Siber said that he focused on the differences between the idea of two-dimensional versus three-dimensional and “how things occupy space differently,” such as advertisements and the signage that holds them there. Claire Sandberg, a junior at DePaul and the Gallery Tech Intern at the Art Museum, said Siber made a lot of the pieces after the exhibition had already been discussed. “We put our trust in him that he would make something really cool for us and he did,” Sandberg said. With so many varieties of structures in this exhibition, a lot of work went into creating an inviting yet meaningful space. With the help of the artist himself, “we spent the whole month of August hanging it all up,” said Sandberg, who especially enjoyed hanging up the huge billboard vinyls using cherry picker lifts. “Matt (Siber) has been around Chicago for 14 or 15 years, so he’s well-known in the city,” Harris said. She said Siber is most well-known for his photography, but has recently delved into other mediums, like sculpture for this exhibition. “This project is the first project I’ve done that’s dealt with sculpture,” Siber said. He made his first sculpture in 2010. So far, the student response has been great, Harris said. A lot of art classes have been making their way over to the museum, from DePaul and from other schools, as well as photography classes. “Idol Structures” will be available until Dec. 20. The exhibition is free and open to the public.

UPCOMING EVENTS AND EXHIBITIONS Matt Siber Artist Talk Oct. 14, noon

Matt Siber will be discussing his work on Idol Structures.

Panel Discussion: “Arts, Communication, and Consumerism” Nov. 5, 6:30 p.m.

Art scholars from across the country address issues of art, communication and consumerism.

The Andy Archetype: Works from the Permanent Collection Sept. 10 - Dec. 20

A collection of works by Andy Warhol, in which he transformed cultural subjects into works of art.

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DePaul alumni create old-school video game By Bea Aldrich Contributing Writer

It can break through walls, defy gravity, and even drive on the moon. It is the bus that only gets faster and never stops, and it is all being created by two upand-coming game developers in the back row of a computer lab in DePaul University’s Student Center. Amir Badri leaned in towards his computer, diligently modeling new features for his independent video game, “Omnibus.” He seemed to have completely forgotten about his snack, a slightly bruised banana just to the left of him. Just a few feet away his partner, DePaul masters student Jeremy Crockett, was engrossed in his own computer screen. Crockett worked comfortably, dressed in track pants and a loose t-shirt, and was prepared to spend the next few hours in the lab, despite the sun shining just outside during a beautiful autumn afternoon. But neither Crockett nor Badri mind. Crockett created the initial concept: a vehicle that never stops moving. “He wanted to interact with the world in a weird way,” Badri said. “But then, we were like, ‘What if it could bust through anything?’” “If you’re going to have a vehicle that can break through anything, it at least needs to be hefty like a bus,” Crockett said. Because neither Badri nor Crockett specialize in animation, a bus was easier to work with than, for example, a person. “Basically, you just have to

make wheels spin, and then you’re golden,” Badri said. This was two years ago. The pair had met before in a fundamentals of game design class, but they had not talked for a year until they reconnected in an ethics class at DePaul, where they began brainstorming game ideas. The goal of the game is simple: complete missions to get the bus from point A to point B. You can crash into buildings, fly and flip through the air and defy the laws of physics, but if you land on your side, it’s game over. The catch? The bus never stops and never slows down. They knew the art needed to be different in order to complement the unique and goofy concept. “Pixel art is super big, but used a ton,” Badri said. “So, we decided to go with a Playstation One, old-timey look.” The art is pixelated, but is a more of a three-dimensional cube look than a two-dimensional pixelated arcade game. Crockett and Badri both said that this art style is one thing that really helped to set their game apart from other independent games. Their game is catching on. In early July, “Omnibus” was featured in a PC Gamer article. Then, popular YouTube Gamer PewDiePie played it — attracting over 6.7 million views. They presented the game at independent game meet-ups, including Chicago’s Bit Bash. Now, with about $8,000 raised on Kickstarter, the game can become fully developed. But the initial work started last summer as just a fun project. While they were both proud

TRUE COLORS

Bookstores note rise in sale of coloring books for adults By Lauren Hernandez Contributing Writer

Anne Kowalski, a 21-year-old DePaul student, is sticking her colored pencils in the microwave. Kowalski is a coloring book connoisseur. Endless pages of tiny, colorful details are tacked all over her bedroom wall. There are paisley prints. There is a hypnotizing array of cool blues and soft neutrals. There are even “Adventure Time” characters. She’ll go as far as sealing a finished page with Mod Podge to make them look complete. Colored pencils are her preferred tools, and when the tip touches the page, she lets her mind wander and hands run freely. For Kowalski, coloring is how she manages stress. “When you microwave for three seconds, it keeps them from cracking when you sharpen them or press too hard,” Kowalski said as she demonstrated with a black pencil. Kowalski said that when

her life gets a little crazy, so do the colors on the page. “If I’m in a bad mood and need to be doing homework, I don’t really have time to think about all of my feelings,” she said. So she turns to her worn cardboard box that bursts at the seams with a variety of different coloring books. According to the American Art Therapy Association (AATA), adults may use coloring as a method for anything from exploring their feelings to managing addictions. “Art therapy helps people resolve conflicts, improve interpersonal skills, manage problematic behaviors, reduce negative stress, and achieve personal insight,” according to AATA’s website. “Art therapy also provides an opportunity to enjoy the life-affirming pleasures of art making.” Recreational coloring books have been around since the

Photo courtesy of AMIR BADRI AND JEREMY CROCKETT

“Omnibus,” a video game created by DePaul alumnus Amir Badri and DePaul student Jeremy Crockett, was showcased at Bit Bash in Chicago, an event that showcases lesser-known video games. of “Omnibus,” they put the project on hiatus for almost a year. “We kind of forgot about it. We were just like, ‘Well that was a fun thing we did,’” Badri said. “And then (Crockett) put in a double decker bus (into the game) just for kicks, and then we were like ‘Why did we ever stop working on it?’” They began showing people the game, even putting it up on a gaming blog site. And then, almost out of nowhere, “Omnibus” was featured in PC Gamer. Badri was at work when he got the news, and began shaking from excitement.

“I initially didn’t know about it. (My friend) actually messaged me ‘Hey good job,’” Badri said. It was this article that catapulted the summer triumph of Omnibus. For Badri and Crockett, both alumni of the undergraduate game development program at DePaul, their careers are just beginning, but for now, they will focus their attention on “Omnibus.” They want to add more features, including more buses and new worlds to drive them in. With the money they raised from Kickstarter, they will meet

1880s, but over the summer, a new genre for adults seemed to emerge. They’re out on display in bookstores in their own section, typically labeled with something similar to “adult coloring.” The pages in these books, intended for adults, are full of intricate designs and loose instructions to assure users walk away fulfilled and relaxed. “I’ve been doing this forever. When I didn’t have ‘adult’ coloring books, I just used kids’ ones,” Kowalski said. “(Adult books) probably existed, but until now, they were a lot harder to find.” Jamie Yates, an employee of a Barnes & Noble in Lincoln Park, said he could attest to that. He witnessed the extreme rise in demand for adult coloring books about six months ago. “When we first got this one in, we couldn’t even keep it in stock, ” Yates said while holding a thick coloring book titled “Secret Garden” in a dainty gold font.

designs to ocean reefs, indie rock posters to adult humor. Though Kowalski loves coloring to relieve her stress, college students may not be the only ones looking to keep their creative consciousness active. “There’s no single demographic of those who come to purchase these,” said Yates. Mary Jane Rattner, a mother of two KATIE TAMOSIUNAS | THE DEPAULIA college students, also uses coloring books The book to unwind because she said “it’s a advertised itself by calling it an process. ” “inky treasure hunt,” suggesting “A friend of mine sent it to me. that all 96 of its black and white She was posting it on Facebook, pages followed a search-and-find I commented that it was so cool, theme. and the next thing I know, she Each page, whether designed sends me one, ” Rattner said. as a maze or floral pattern, enables Rattner’s book is full of its owner to become the illustrator. what she called “stress-relieving Some pages even featured openended instructions, such as “Draw patterns.” Once she was hooked a swarm of bees,” or “tangles of on coloring herself, she then furthered the trend by giving a vines and daisy chains.” “Secret Garden” was coloring book of inspirational published in 2013 and now rests, quotes to another friend. “All the lines are already there,” in stock, among Barnes & Noble’s she said. “It’s like architecture selection of adult coloring books. versus interior design. You’re not The books were compiled of creating the space, but you get to intricate outlines for any adult’s fill it. ” interest, ranging from Mehndi

monthly milestones to keep improving their game. Right now, they are working on building a level on the moon. Their success is often compared to that of another popular DePaul game, “Octodad,” in which users play as an octopus that is also a dad. Badri’s older brother was on the original 2010 “Octodad” team. He said a lot of support for “Omnibus” came from a similar community. “We’re like ‘Octodad’ junior,” Crockett said. “I guess we’ve got big tentacle shaped shoes to fill,” Badri said.

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Dressing for success Fitting into the definition of business casual

By Madeline Buchel Contributing Writer

Ambiguity permeates the social and professional lives of millennials. Why did my ex like my Instagram photo from six weeks ago? What are we actually blindly agreeing to in the iTunes Terms and Conditions? But we perhaps face no greater challenge than the vague mandate on our attire for any “fancy” occasion: business casual. Business casual is the dress code equivalent of receiving “K.” as a response to a text. When an invitation, restaurant or job description asks you to dress “business casual,” one can’t help but wonder, “What does it really mean? How am I supposed to respond to this?” The term “business casual” can be traced back to the start of Casual Fridays in the early 1990s, and more specifically, a 1992 brochure issued by none other than the khaki brand Dockers entitled “A Guide to Casual Businesswear.” Traditionally, “business casual” has meant a buttondown sans tie and the ubiquitous khakis for men, and dress pants, skirt, or dress for women. However, the interpretation of this phrase, like “Netflix and chill,” has loosened and changed over time. For some offices, events, or restaurants, it could mean jeans with no holes in them, or even be as low-key as making sure your shirt has sleeves. Christina Teach, senior and president of DePaul’s Catholic Student Union, defined the elusive “business casual” more simply for those overwhelmed by its lack of clarity: looking like you tried. However, she also acknowledges that varies from person to person and from church to church. “I always try to look put-together, and I especially make a point when I go to Mass to look like I tried,” Teach said. “I think the students that are at least involved in (Catholic Campus Ministry) definitely put their best foot forward when they go to Mass, but I have seen other athletes and students who just go to Mass in sweatpants and a T-shirt, and then I’ve seen some students who show up in a suit and tie … It’s very much personal.” While Teach said the lack of pressure to dress in any specifically polished way at DePaul’s parish stems from the inclusivity of its Vincentian charisma, she notes this is not the case everywhere. “I’m originally from Texas and my priest would call people out on wearing jeans, or jean shorts, or if their dress was too short, or if their straps were showing,”

Teach said. the importance of it being “appropriate She also mentioned that the dress length,” which she and Saleh defined as code for being a receptionist at Catholic being “to the knee.” Campus Ministry has become a little more Ver Ploeg said men do have an “easier refined over time. time” with the business casual dress code, “A while back, we used to wear jeans because for women, “there’s always more and just our polo, so it made it business options, so you don’t really know what casual,” Teach said. “But recently, I was boundaries you can push with it.” here for the change where they started to When faced with uncertainty expect us to dress up a little bit more. We regarding a business’ dress code, Saleh have a CCM polo, so that and khaki pants recommended researching the company or a skirt would be ideal.” and its atmosphere. However, this isn’t rigorously enforced “If you’re working for, say, a PR firm, — as long as you’re not wearing anything it might be different than a law firm or an with graphics on it and no torn jeans, accounting firm,” Saleh said. you’re good to go. Some might think all of this hullabaloo Spiaggia is a Michelin-starred Italian around being properly dressed is over-therestaurant located on the Magnificent top, but Saleh and Ver Ploeg emphasize Mile. A 2014 article by the Huffington that appearance and attire are the initial Post cited Spiaggia as one of the only characteristics a person is judged by. restaurants left “The first in the country impression is made that still require in seven seconds, men to wear a and then they either jacket. However, confirm or deny it it seems this in the next 30,” Ver restaurant may Ploeg said. “Dress to also have fallen impress, no matter prey to the lure of what.” “business casual.” Saleh mentioned Celia Ver Ploeg, When recently a circumstance inquired about where ignoring the On-campus interviewing intern their dress code standards of business over the phone, casual had a serious an employee said consequence. there was none. “At one of the “Business casual” was recommended, but fairs previously, we had a student come upon questioning, jeans were deemed in with a very short skirt and then a very acceptable and no jacket was required. see-through shirt,” Saleh said. “Employers Not surprisingly, the employee in question actually came up to us and asked us to defined business casual as “whatever that remove them from the fair.” means for the individual.” Despite the workplace seemingly The DePaul Career Center’s website being the last place where dressing has an entire section devoted to “dressing professionally matters, one business has for success” on job interviews and at the begun catering to our generation’s thirst workplace, two of the last places where for comfortable clothing in all settings. subscription to a certain style of attire is The online store Betabrand sells “dress expected. pants yoga pants.” They’re $78 and come The Career Center’s Job Fair and in a variety of fits and colors to serve all of Events Manager Amal Saleh and On- your lazy-but-still-have-a-job needs. Campus Interviewing intern Celia Ver Complete with belt loops and pockets, Ploeg recommend what seems to be the Betabrand speaks to many women’s secret agreed-upon uniform for business casual internal desire to go straight from the — Ver Ploeg said “khakis and a nice office to yoga, or, more likely, a nap on shirt, like a button-down. Something that the couch. Truly the most ambiguous of doesn’t have too many colors. You don’t garments, they once again redefine the want it to be something that is distracting intangible “business casual.” And, to add from what you’re saying.” She said this to their millennial credentials, Betabrand outfit works for both men and women. is completely crowd-funded. Women can switch things up with Millennials are often characterized a skirt or dress, but Ver Ploeg stressed as valuing individualism even while

“The first impression is made in seven seconds, and they either confirm or deny it in the next 30.”

The Do’s and Don’ts of Business Casual DO’s • Wear pencil skirts (knee-length) • Wear neutral solid colors • Wear open blazers • Wear khakis • Trim your beard • Have a change of shoes (from comfy to professional) DONT’s • Wear short, low-cut, tight attire • Wear colorful patterns • Wear jeans (even black ones) and leggings • Use heavy perfume or cologne • Wear dangly or noisy jewelry Courtesy of AMAL SALEH AND CELIA VER PLOEG

conforming to bigger trends, so it makes sense that businesses are following suit by claiming the term “business casual” to make it mean whatever they want it to mean, or rather, what customers or employees want it to mean. If looked at from this perspective, the ambiguity of this phrase can stop being frustrating and instead be freeing. In 2015, as long as you’re presenting yourself in a respectful, hygienic way with fabric free of holes or graphics in clothing that you couldn’t logically wear to the gym, you can be casually confident that you mean business.

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Dreads tangled in controversy

Rooted in African-American culture, dreadlocks spur conversation of cultural appropriation By Mariah Woelfel Multimedia Editor

They’re anything but dreadful. Referred to as locks, locs, dreads, Jata, dreadlocks — whatever you want to call them — the hairstyle is a beautiful representation of a deeply rooted cultural history. Though dreadlocks are rooted in African culture, the style has recently become popular with those who are white, prompting conversations of cultural appropriation. Said to be traced back to 2,500 B.C., the evolution of the knotted, sectioned-off, rope-like hairstyle can be seen in histories of Indian to Egyptian culture, finally making its way to the Rastafarian culture of the ’70s, and further to a mainstream “bohemian chic,” Caucasian trend of modern day. Most popularly traced back to Rastafarian and African culture — largely through the popularization of the hairstyle through the Reggae musician Bob Marley — locks are associated most prevalently with modern-day black culture. But a recent trend of the style among white or European-American culture has called into question which culture the general public truly relates this African-

rooted hairstyle with. These conversations come alongside movements like Black Lives Matter, Black is Beautiful and other black empowerment initiatives during the past few years. One way to assess this larger conversation is by addressing seemingly accepted cultural norms like dreadlocks. The hairstyle is commonplace now among both whites and blacks. But there is more to the seemingly unkempt and careless style, and there is a lot more to it than not washing your hair. While African-American culture isn’t remotely fragile, the dissection of the topic reveals a fragility that exists within the relationship between white and black culture, one that should be taken seriously, even if in regards to seemingly trivial topics like a hairstyle. “Dreadlocks have long annoyed African-American women and men, but more so women, for the very reason of that they can wear their hair like that and look cool and then they can cut it and wear their little curls or wear their hair however it naturally grows,” DePaul psychology professor Midge Wilson said, who has coauthored three books regarding cultural appropriation. “It’s like, as my co-author Cathy Russell put it, ‘This is us, these are our features, we have them; we are stuck

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Zipporah Jarmon of Hyde Park, who has had dreadlocks for five years, said that the problem isn’t when white women and men wear dreadlocks; it is when dreadlocks, which originate in black culture, are represented by a white face. with them.’” In other words, African-American women don’t have the choice to simply cut their locks, dress professionally, and go out to secure a job. Instead, they are faced with a multitude of challenges when working to prove the sense of professionalism that, realistically all women, but more so black women, struggle for in a male- and whitedominated society. White women who wear the hairstyle can be seen as disregarding this aspect of injustice. In an article published on Everyday Feminism, author Maisha Johnson writes, “The popularity of Eurocentric images says that being beautiful means being white, and that ‘normal’ hair is fine and silky...White women face sexism, and they may be oppressed in other ways... But when it comes to race, white women have more institutional power than Black women. So while we should be treated as equals, we’re not. A white woman is free to take on and take off the same hairstyle that a Black woman would be ostracized for.” While white women are often praised for being “bold” or “chic” for wearing the hairstyle, African-American artists like Zendaya Coleman may be disrespectfully referred to as smelling like weed or patchouli oil. But this sense of disregard is not universal, and even some of the most seemingly aware white men or women can be caught wearing the hairstyle. “I like to think that I’m pretty aware of the issues surrounding the controversy and the history of the hairstyle in general, including the many cultures that have worn it historically,” DePaul senior Liza Vasilyeva said, who has had locks for more than five years. “I think if my hairstyle were to be seen as ‘stealing’ something from another culture, I’d like to offer a deep-hearted apology to whoever feels that way.” It’s this sense of awareness that many critics hope for when they see a white person with the hairstyle, but who are often disappointed. Regardless of the awareness they may or may not have, Wilson said, white women wearing locks contributes to a larger issue of white culture continuing to downplay the African-American community’s opinion, and recent popularity of the style reinforces the fact that a white face leads

to more sympathy and higher profit for white people than African-Americans. “There’s a feeling of ‘We’re doing something and the dominant white culture is ignoring us like they usually do, but then they find something stylish that we’ve been doing and all of a sudden what we’ve been doing becomes increasingly popular, and that feeling is important.” Wilson said. To African-American woman Zipporah Jarmon, 25, of Hyde Park, who has worn locs for almost six years now, this idea that locs have become a staple of Caucasian culture is particularly problematic. “My problem isn’t with the white girl walking down the street with locs — really am not the person to judge someone for that. It’s that when I Google search “dreadlocks”, the first 500 images are of white people,” Jarmon said. “How does something that originates from black culture become represented by a white face?” One explanation might be the differentiation that has evolved between “dreadlocks” and “locs;” the former referring to the white style, the latter referring typically to African-American men or women. A Google search of “dreadlocks” does indeed yield a sea of white faces, while a Google search of “locs” yields a majority of African American women. But Jarmon goes on to site how this sense of white dominance has played out with other traditionally African styles as well, such as the Afro. In August when Allure Magazine published “You (Yes, You) Can Have an Afro,” they made no mention of the styles roots, and featured an image of a Caucasian female Though Vasilyeva said she doesn’t believe her hairstyle is appropriative, she conceded that the pages of white faces on a Google search result of “Dreadlocks” is sad, to say the least. “I guess in a way, coming back to the cultural appropriation, this certainly can be an example of that in an indirect way, and that is messed up,” Vasilyeva said. “Especially when this hairstyle has historically been a symbol of far more important things than what a lot of white people deal with day-to-day.”

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London Calling:

Integrating into the fairy tale

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Tower Bridge, a famous Victorian bridge that was finished in 1894, is one of London’s most popular tourist destinations, but becomes a commonplace sight to Londoners.

By Carolyn Duff Design Editor

I’m about three and a half weeks into my study abroad trip, and the “honeymoon phase” is over. While I’m still absolutely thrilled to be here, I now realize that I’m not living in a sparkling, fairytale city, but in a gigantic metropolis, where life happens as normal and people talk weird. I’m no longer experiencing the buzz of excitement that I felt when I first arrived, but that in itself is exciting. I feel like I’m becoming a part of a place that I had only dreamed of visiting. I’ve started to settle into activities that would be a part of my normal routine, like getting drinks with friends or doing homework on campus. Now that my friends back at DePaul are taking their midterms, my classes have finally started. I was warned to arrive for class early, because to British people, early is on time and on time is late. Considering this advice, I was surprised when my classes were much less organized and more laid back than I expected. In one of my classes, my professor started things off by handing out a syllabus and saying “Alright you all can take some time, let’s meet back up in half an hour,” which left me confused about why we already needed a break after only being handed a sheet of paper. Even though they’re a little different, I really like my classes so far. I’m especially excited about my Modern Art in London class, where we get to attend a different art museum every week. I love art museums, so that’s the kind of thing I would be doing in my free time anyways. Our class has already gone to the Tate Modern museum where we saw paintings by Andy Warhol, Georges Braque, Roy Lichtenstein and a Pablo Picasso sculpture. I’ve studied these works of art in books for years, so I was amazed to see them in person. On my very first day of classes, I walked in, sat down, and

before I even said a word, another classmate bee-lined to me and asked “Are you an American?” Apparently my American Eagle jeans and Eddie Bauer backpack gave it away. Still, I was surprised. I was really starting to feel like I was fitting in. I’ve taught myself to call trash cans ‘bins’ and elevators ‘lifts,’ and I no longer walk down the cobblestone streets with my eyes glued to a map. I’ve even started participating in traditional English activities, like going to afternoon tea. If that doesn’t make me a local, I don’t know what would. Considering my indifference to tea, and socioeconomic status, I’ve attended far more tea parties than one might expect. The most successful of which was a tea party I hosted in 2011, in celebration of Prince William and Kate Middleton’s wedding. My guests and I stayed up all night to watch the live ceremony while wearing tiaras, drinking oversugared tea out of dusty tea cups and eating traditional English crumpets, which I made myself. As extravagant as that was, it was nothing compared to a traditional English afternoon tea. A few friends and I enjoyed an afternoon in a picturesque hotel restaurant with intricately folded cloth napkins and waiters who pulled out our chairs for us. We were served individual pots of tea, along with biscuits, finger sandwiches and bite sized desserts on a three-tiered tray. I found myself replaying scenes from “The Princess Diaries” in my head, trying to follow Queen Clarise’s instructions for how to behave like a princess. Our usual gossip didn’t seem appropriate, so I casually struck up a conversation about the Queen’s hats, inappropriate hem lengths and the possibility of a courtship with a gentleman caller. Every weekend, I’ve been trying to plan activities like that to check off my long list of things I want to do and see while I’m here. This week, I saw the Tower Bridge, visited Platform 9 3/4 at

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Windsor Castle is about 45 minutes outside of London and is the preferred home of Queen Elizabeth II. King’s Cross Station and admired Buckingham Palace. I also took a day trip to the Windsor Castle where I toured ornately decorated rooms and took selfies in golden, medieval mirrors. I’ve been starting to wonder how possible it will be for me to do everything I want to while I’m here. Three months really isn’t very long, and my ideas are a lot grander than my wallet will allow. I had planned on following a budget for this trip, but ever since I got here I’ve been avoiding thinking about money. I realize how unwise this is, but the rapidly declining total in my bank account terrifies me. Today, I mustered up the courage to log into my bank account and was surprised to find that I’m actually CAROLYN DUFF | THE DEPAULIA on budget. It may not be a budget Drinking tea is a quintessential part of British life, and many hotels that allows me to jet off to Iceland, and restaurants in England offer an afternoon tea with desserts. Morocco and Greece every week, but I will still be able to see some this weekend, one to Wales the in London to the sound of rain following weekend and a trip to hitting my window, just as I amazing things. I have a trip planned to Ireland Amsterdam in November. But imagined I would be. for now, I’m happily falling asleep

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Fall TV filled with some hits, mostly misses By Franziska Miles Contributing Writer

Fox is taking television by storm with its variety of fall shows and diverse cast members, but is it working in their favor? While they have many successful shows, one being the hip-hop dramatic comedy “Empire” that just aired its second season, others struggle to match the hype. The film “Minority Report” was released in 2002, directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Tom Cruise. The movie focused on police officers who receive information about future crimes from precognitives. These precognitives have no memories of their own, only the visions of the crimes. The police must get there before the crime is committed and are a part of “Precrime Unit.” Tom Cruise’s character, Chief John Anderton, eventually is blamed for the murder of a man he never met and his main focus is to find the real killer to clear his name. Fox turned the basis of the movie into a television show starring Meagan Good and Stark Sands. However, the show failed to live up to expectations, generating only 3.1 million viewers and decreasing to 2.6 million viewers its second week. While there is an obvious effort to connect the show with current trends, it was out of place. About 15 minutes in, there is a floating selfie bracelet (meant to be the future selfie stick). “Minority Report” is the lowest rated new series on Fox and there are constant statements saying the show will soon be cancelled. Is Fox wasting their time? Along with “Minority Report,” Fox has added new series such as “Grandfathered,” “The Grinder” and “Rosewood” to the

roster. “Grandfathered” follows Jimmy, played by John Stamos, a man who has everything he wants: women, money, success — the only thing missing is a family. That is, until the son he never knew he had shows up and gives Jimmy another gift, a granddaughter. His lifestyle will no longer be the same. The show premiered Sept. 29 and managed to attract 5.24 million viewers, which is still a low number for a debut television show. “The Grinder” had even lower numbers, with 4.98 million viewers. Fox’s “Scream Queens” only had 4 million viewers tune into this two-hour premiere on Sept. 22. For those who haven’t heard about it, the series is about a serial killer on the prowl at a college campus who kills anyone associated with Kappa Kappa Tau. Keke Palmer and singer Ariana Grande are two familiar faces. People worry it will only attract a young audience since the show is predominately young adults. Some question if the show will survive past season one. It is said that the show will be able to complete the 13 episodes for this season, but after that is unpredictable. The undeniably likeable triple-threat Keke Palmer is one of the main reasons viewers are watching. Palmer is no stranger to the entertainment industry, and viewers were excited to see her in a different sort of role. Some say the only new show on Fox networks worth watching is “Rosewood,” while others say the only reason 6.24 million viewers tuned is was due to “Empire” premiering immediately after on Sept. 23. The “Rosewood” story line is simple: Todd Harthan, played by Morris Chestnut,

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is a pathology consultant who helps police officers explain what they did not see at the crime scenes. Fox is not the only network expanding their brand. CBS is also airing new shows, such as “Code Black,” “Limitless” and “Life in Pieces.” With all three new shows doing exceptionally well, CBS is giving Fox a run for their money. “Limitless” the movie was released in 2011 and showcased a struggling writer who begins taking pills that make

him smarter than ever and eventually take a toll on his life. On Sept. 22 9.8 million viewers watched intensely. With director Bradley Cooper (who also played writer Eddie Morra in the movie), we did not know what to expect. The drama and intensity were evident in the first 30 seconds of the episode. New season. New shows. Get ready.

DePaul alum stars in Richard Pryor play By Erin Yarnall Arts & Life Editor

For many students, getting out of their hometown is the ultimate goal. This was never the case for E. Faye Butler, a native Chicagoan and dedicated theater actress who has worked in Chicago theater for decades. Butler, a DePaul alum after receiving a certificate in acting in 1982, is now about to star in “Unspeakable,” at the Broadway Playhouse. The play tells the story of Richard Pryor, and Butler recently spoke on the phone to the DePaulia to discuss the upcoming play and how being a DePaul student shaped her as an actress. The DePaulia: Your birthday was Sept. 28, so first of all, Happy Belated Birthday. E. Faye Butler: Well thank you, thank you, thank you and thank you some more. DP: Did you have to rehearse on your birthday, or did you get to take a little break and have fun? Butler: I worked, but I didn’t work at this theater. But, I did have to do some work. It was good, though, it was good. As long as you’re working, it’s okay. DP: What were you working on? Butler: I’ve got a bunch of stuff coming up. (I just hosted) the Jeff Awards, and I’m also doing the “Season of Concern” at Steppenwolf. It’s kind of prepping for all this other stuff I have to do once this show (“Unspeakable”) opens. DP: You attended DePaul from 1980 to 1982. How did studying acting at DePaul help to prepare for this sort of work and shape your acting abilities? Butler: At DePaul I felt more like I was in class, learning more about what was actually going to happen in the real world. We had a circus class. We took it with Steve

Smith who used to be one of the clowns at Barnum & Bailey. How we got our grades was they brought in a bunch of kids and they decided whether we were good enough or not. DP: Was it easy to pass or were the kids really tough? Butler: No, it was not easy to pass because we had to spend the entire session learning different clown tricks — makeup, the difference between types of clowns, the car trick (how to get 18 clowns into a car), how to interact with the children without speaking — and there were kids who would just boo us. That’s how we got our grade. It was a great learning tool because it taught you that in the real world you’re not always going to be liked. If we didn’t capture the children’s imagination, it was over with. DP: Can you tell me a little bit about “Unspeakable?” Butler: “Unspeakable” is the story of Richard Pryor, a comedian who started out in the ’60s and passed away in 2005. Some people say he’s the greatest comedian of the modern age. A lot of comedians today, especially African-American comedians, kind of pattern themselves after him and because he was an actor that grew up with so much tragedy, he was able to be such a hysterical man. DP: I saw you post on your Facebook about how he gave people so much happiness while he dealt with a lot of tragedy and pain. As a performer, what does that mean for you? Butler: I think in life, most comedy comes out of tragedy. I still approach that every time I’m doing something. I approach things from a real life perspective. There’s nothing greater as an actor than to approach characters and a script from the

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E. Faye Butler received a certificate in acting from DePaul in 1982 and has been acting in Chicago and across the country since. Her next role is in the play, “Unspeakable.” perspective of life. I think that’s how you have longevity in this business. DP: Pryor was born in Peoria, Illinois, so what do you think your group of actors can bring to this production and make special in Chicago? Butler: One thing that is special is he’s from Illinois. We all have that midwestern sensibility when we grow up in Illinois. It keeps me here instead of going anywhere else, and I think that’s what we can bring to this production. There is a groundedness that people will understand. DP: Going off of that, you talked about what makes you stay in the city. Do you think you’ll always stay in Chicago? Butler: Yeah, I like it here in Chicago. I like living here. In the last year I’ve been

here a great deal, and it’s made me really happy. I’ve lived in other places. I tried it in LA, didn’t like it. I’ve lived in New York, didn’t like it. I like Chicago. I think it’s a beautiful city, I’ve learned so many things here. I’ve never had to leave here to meet anybody. Great theater is here, great food is here, the people are great, the culture is great. I love the weather. For me, it’s just a place that I call home. It makes me feel good. Chicago also allows me to have a real life. Not just a theater life, but a life outside of the theater where I have a family and friends. I like the fact that I feel like I can relax in Chicago.

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Blood & Oil

Saintseneca “Such Things”

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Columbus, Ohio-based Saintseneca embraces the alt-folk sound that has shaped their sound for their previous two albums, but “Such Things” also adds an edge that was previously missing in their catalogue. The band’s beautiful and heartbreaking lyrics, along with the terrific vocals from Zac Little, contribute to another solid release from a band that continues to get better and better.

“Blood & Oil” follows the oil boom in North Dakota with oil tycoon, Hap Briggs (Johnson), at the center of it all. He makes millions — attracting those looking to make millions, including young newlyweds Billy and Cody LeFever (Crawford, Rittenhouse). But in the end it begs the question, which is thicker: blood or oil? Based on the two episodes that have aired, oil seems to be prevailing.

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Deafheaven “New Bermuda” Oct. 2

For a band that has regularly been met with “is this really metal?” rhetoric, Deafheaven’s latest album, “New Bermuda,” is pretty heavy. Though it has not been met with the same fanfare — and fangirling — as their 2013 release, “Sunbather,” it is yet another brilliant Deafheaven album that descends deeper into their rumbling metal roots. KIRSTEN ONSGARD | THE DEPAULIA

LIVE Oct. 13 Girlpool Subterranean 2011 W. North Ave., $10

Oct. 17 Peaches Metro 3730 N. Clark Ave., $23

Oct. 14 R. Kelly Chicago Theatre 175 N. State St., $39.50

Oct. 18 Chicago Pop Punk Fest 2015 Abbey Pub 3420 W. Grace St., $10

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“Spinning fresh beats since 1581”

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

For fans of all things scary, October is a really exciting time. Halloween decorations come out, haunted houses are in an abundance and horror movies are on TV all day long. In a genre riddled with terrible movies, one of the things that sets the good films apart is their soundtrack. Horror movie theme songs can make a movie even more terrifying, or make it laughably bad. Here are some of our favorite horror movie theme songs.

1. Bernard Herrmann — “The Murder” Quite possibly the most famous horror theme of all time, “The Murder” is played while Janet Leigh’s character in “Psycho,” Marian, is shockingly being murdered in the Alfred Hitchcock classic. Bernard Herrmann notably composed many of Hitchcock’s films, but his composition for “Psycho” remains one of his most highly regarded. 2. John Williams — “Main Title (Theme From ‘Jaws’)” One of my worst fears in life is to hear this song while swimming. The two simple notes

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played in this John Williams classic have come to denote suspense, fear and the sense of danger in the years since it was featured in the classic shark film. 3. Mike Oldfield — “Tubular Bells” Used in the opening of “The Exorcist,” Mike Oldfield’s 1973 hit was the opening to his album “Tubular Bells.” The use of this song in the classic horror film gained a lot of publicity for the prog rock album. While the rest of the album wouldn’t fit in with the horror theme, the simple repetition of keyboards in this intro made for a creepy vibe throughout the song.

Across 1. For students of both sexes 5. Metrical foot (Var.) 11. Famous couples’ transport 14. Respiratory sound 15. Peanut butter choice 16. “What’d I tell ya?” 17. Experimental show site 19. “___ got an idea” 20. Mythical breastplate 21. Chair, as a committee 23. Chowhound 26. Dance maneuvers 27. Recruit through deception 28. More or less 31. Belittle 32. Frolic and gambol 33. Say the Lord’s prayer 36. Follow or tail 37. Links hit 40. Valuable rock 41. Old Testament

4. Mark Snow — “The X Files” While not technically a horror film, “The X Files” is one of the most famous and beloved science fiction/horror television shows of all time. Just as famous is its theme, which has become synonymous with the hit alien show. The eerie song was influenced by “How Soon Is Now?” by The Smiths. 5. Harry Manfredini — “Overlay of Evil/Main Title” While not as terrifying as the theme song from “Halloween,” Harry Manfredini’s composition for “Friday the 13th” always scared me beyond belief. All it would take for me to go screaming and running into

twin 43. Fodder fora mudder 44. Development developments 46. Gold quantities 48. Part of USMC 49. Complex unit 51. Former Spanish coins 52. Left on the store shelf 54. Imitates a boxer 55. On, as a lamp 56. Hook-and-ladder site 61. Hawaiian dish 62. Exceedingly 63. Almond shade 64. Red army member 65. More adroit 66. Stone paving block Down 1. ___-Magnon 2. Awkward, stupid person 3. Polar helper

my house would be my brother whispering “Ch, ch, ch, ch, ah, ah, ah, ah.” Who knew such a strange combination of noises could turn out to be so terrifying? 6. John Carpenter — “Halloween Theme Main Title” This is the scariest song of all time — hands down. Every time I hear it, I convince myself I’m about to be murdered. John Carpenter has composed music for numerous films, but is mostly remembered for “Halloween,” which doesn’t come as a surprise. While this isn’t my favorite horror film, this song is so iconically scary that it’s easily the best horror movie theme song ever composed.

4. Pre-election events 5. Geometric figure with equal angles 6. At full speed, nautically 7. Young ‘60s Brits 8. Fiddle stick 9. Bonneville Salt Flats state 10. Most withdrawn 11. Not including something 12. Gun an engine 13. “The gift that ___ on giving” 18. Fixes a shoelace 22. Straddling 23. Transcript item 24. Timber wolves 25. In a difficult situation 28. Match game? 29. Thousand ___, Calif. 30. “The Catcher in the ___” 32. “Fall” attachment 34. Sports venue 35. Affirmatives 38. “Not ___ shabby!”

39. Cascades high spot 42. Annul 45. Electra’s coconspirator 47. Played 18 holes 48. Guide 49. Mea ___ 50. Type of dip or bagel 51. Hardly current 53. Deliberate loss, to a pug 54. Chipper 57. Call, as a game 58. Road hazard 59. Crumb 60. Cashew, e.g.

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Preparing for a 26.2-mile run By Ben Gartland Sports Editor

The Chicago Marathon was the culmination of more than six months of preparation for Nichole Arbino. Months of physical training, running the actual race and fundraising for charity all came to a head Sunday. Arbino, a 23-year-old DePaul graduate student, started running consistently three years ago and ran the Columbus, Ohio marathon in 2014. From that experience, she knew how to prepare for the Chicago Marathon. “It’s the best runner's high after a marathon, so I thought I’d go again this year,” she said. So before April, she did. Six months The fundraising began well before the scheduled physical training. Arbino and her boyfriend decided to run the marathon together. He was selected for a lottery spot, which meant he automatically gained entry into the marathon. She didn’t, so she had to raise $1,500 with an official charity of the marathon. She ran for the American Cancer Society. “Facebook and family were the biggest things,“ she said. “The last week I probably raised about $500 of it because people were like ‘I meant to donate.’” Had Arbino not raised enough money through support from friends and family, she would have had to fill in the remainder herself. “It was kind of nerve-wracking since they do take the balance from you and I’m only an intern," she said. “I was more nervous that they would take the money rather than I wouldn’t raise the money.” Arbino raised the final amount on Sept. 30, the last day to finish the fundraising. Three Months In June, the scheduled physical training for the marathon took the place of just consistent running. Arbino started the 18week Nike plan since Nike is affiliated with the Chicago Marathon. It started off with small runs and gradually grew longer as the plan got closer to the race. She ended up switching plans during the training because

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Arbino’s preparation included running but also focused on hydration, stretching and nutritional health. she felt that the Nike plan was not working for her. “It started with small runs and it ended up with a 20 mile run,” she said. “My longest ended up being 16 instead of 20." She switched to another program that placed more emphasis on running on trails. She likes to run the trail on the Chicago lakefront and will either listen to long electronic music tracks or talk shows to mix things up.

"I run five days a week. Well, most of the time," she said. "Usually it's four to five days a week unless life gets in the way." One Week The final week was more about making sure Arbino was in shape and ready to run. The weekend before she ran five miles and spent the week running between two and three miles every day. The focus was making sure she stretched a lot so that she wouldn't run the risk of pulling a muscle.

BLUE DEMON NOTEBOOK Phillips recovering Gazi shines Freshman forward Develle Phillips is recovering from a concussion. The timetable for his return wasn't mentioned.

Freshman guard Erten Gazi has been impressing the coaching staff and other players as they say his experience from abroad is helping.

Cain sidelined

Open practice set

Freshman guard Eli Cain has also been dealing with unspecified injuries, hampering him in practice.

DePaul basketball will host an open practice next Saturday starting at 12:30 p.m.

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Leitao setting tone

The Blue Demons are implementing a new defensive system from head coach Dave Leitao that is focused more on clogging gaps and forcing bad shots rather than protecting the rim.

After this weekend she won't be training for another marathon. Arbino decided that this is her last one. She may run half marathons, but has decided the time it takes to train for marathons, which can run upwards of four hours a day, is too much with her internships, graduate studies and life in general. "It'll be great after this weekend," she said. "I'll probably take a three-week break and it'll be a really great feeling."

BASKETBALL, continued from back page based offense. “I think in years past they’ve made a lot of shots and so I’m hoping that will continue,” Leitao said. “We’re trying to put guys into a position to make positive plays, but we’ve got to be unselfish and search out good shots. If we can do that they’ll be in good position to make them.” Another adjustment has been to the new freshmen on the team. After having one freshman in 2014-15, walk-on forward Joe Hanel, the team had five new players join the squad. Three of them were Purnell’s recruits and two committed once Leitao took over as head coach. “I think they’re adjusting,” Garrett said. “But I think they’re working hard, which is most important. They’re coming every day, eager to learn. (Eli Cain) has been doing well, (Erten Gazi)

has been doing well, and he adds another dynamic coming from overseas.” The adjustment has been slowed for some of the freshman, however, due to the injuries they picked up in the first week of practice. “We’ve got some bumps and bruises. (Cain) has a shoulder issue and Develle Phillips has a concussion, so we’ve been slow from that standpoint, but it’s normal,” Leitao said. “I think the transition from high school to college is enough that it makes them take a step back. But what we're hoping is that when they take a step back, they also take two or three steps forward." DePaul will work specifically on practice until their first exhibition game against Caldwell on Nov. 7. The first nonconference matchup of the season will be against Eastern Michigan on Nov. 14.

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Junior Colleen Smith sets the ball as sophomore Caitlyn Coffey waits for a hit.

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Sophomore Caitlyn Coffey spikes the ball as junior Colleen Smith looks on.

Smith and Coffey form powerful tandem By J Samantha Rivera Staff Writer

Screaming at the top of her lungs, you’ll often find sophomore Caitlyn Coffey going up for sets that oftentimes scare even her setter. “Usually I tell her just to scream her head off to hold the block and she does a really good job with that… But sometimes I’m like, ‘Oh my gosh!’” junior Colleen Smith said. “Yeah, it’s one of my favorite things,” Coffey said. Despite their age difference, the chemistry between these players is evident, both on and off the court. Although Smith admitted last season’s load of incoming freshmen was rough on the team, she explained that she and Coffey were able to hit it off from the very start. “I feel like we had a good connection, right from the start. I think we just connected on an easier level,” Smith said. During Smith’s sophomore year, she and several others on the team attended Coffey’s club tournament at the Great Lakes Center in Naperville. It was there where the two first met, and Coffey was admittedly shy, or as she put it, “a completely different person.”

ATHLETES, continued from back page When asked about how they interact with nonathletes, a common response from the athletes was “group projects.” Some athletes are fortunate enough to be from the Chicago area or be a part of an accomodating Greek life system. But even so, many athletes are out of touch with students. This disconnect can be seen in how the athletes view their reputation. Most of them have never been told anything about it. Megally recounted a story where someone using the app Yik-Yak called out the soccer team for being “cocky.”

It didn’t take very long for the two to quickly change the nature of their relationship into a sisterly bond. Now they can often be found hanging outside of games and practice, having breakfast, rooming together at away games or attending school soccer games. And now with Coffey having switched her major from science to communications, they might be able to take some of the same classes together. They’re currently taking the same online course, where they plan to work on a group project together. With so much time spent together, it’s clear that these student-athletes are big fans of each other. “Personally, I enjoy Colleen’s sense of humor because I can relate it to my own,” Coffey said. “I feel like we kind of get to joke around with each other, and even when I do yell at Caitlyn, she doesn’t take me seriously, which kind of makes me mad. But I would just say that her hard work and her ethic [is what I like best about her]” Smith said. But what would a bond like theirs be without a handshake? No worries, they’ve got that covered too. Simple, but memorable, the two initiate a clap formation, followed by a hug and the words “I love you” from Smith.

“We aren’t good enough to be cocky,” Megally said. But, even with no conference wins, Megally said that’s what people think about the athletes in general. Curington also said that the basketball team in particular doesn’t think that they’re on top of the world. The basketball team has had a woefully bad record in recent seasons. There could be a serious issue in the way student-athletes are affiliated with the schools they attend. By spending the vast majority of their time with other athletes and not integrating with the rest of the student body, the athletes are self-othering. Just look at someone who isn't a student-athlete.

Naturally, there are some arguments every now and then — but not about volleyball. “I mean the [Green Bay] Packers are better so there’s not really a rivalry,” Coffey, a Wisconsin native, said. “Yeah, we have a lot of arguments about [football]…But to defend the [Chicago] Bears right now, a lot of the guys are hurt,” Smith said, a loyal fan to the city’s struggling team. Clearly, these football enemies aren’t afraid to disagree with one another, even when it comes to the game they both love. Whether one or the other is doing something wrong, they never hold back on the criticism, which Coffey admitted helps with the overall chemistry. “I feel like we can hold each other to like a certain standard and push each other to be better every single day. I know I can always rely on her to make me better, so that’s always helpful,” Smith said. Those standards are easily showcased in the players’ current season performances, with Coffey already landing a career-high of 21 kills against Evansville during the DePaul Invitational. Continuing to make their team a threat in the Big East with an overall record of 12-3, Smith also recently notched a match-high of 35 assists and

Adam Chalifoux is a junior and is involved in Radio DePaul, DePaul College Democrats and the fraternity Alpha Epsilon Pi. Those are three vastly different cultures. “One of the things I enjoy about DePaul is that I have so many different groups of people to hang out with,” Chalifoux said. “I don’t want to pigeon-hole myself to one group. That would be incredibly boring.” Chalifoux’s college experience is in no way the norm, but involved students like him are the majority at DePaul. Through the brutal time commitment, athletes can rarely be a part of anything other than sports.

seven digs during their first conference win against top-rated Xavier. The electric power that the duo holds in their presence is a force that won’t be stopped any time soon, thanks to Smith’s two-year extension of eligibility in the NCAA. “I was really excited, I mean this has been something we’ve been working on for the entire year, so it was just really helpful from (head coach Nadia Edwards) and our compliance, so they did a really good job doing that,” Smith said. Getting two more full years with her teammate, Coffey admitted that getting “to see [Smith] playing the game she loves for another year is exciting.” With nothing to offer but love, the bond between these two athletes extends itself throughout the entire team. “[Chemistry] was something that we [as a team] lacked last year, and I think that this past winter and spring, we really focused on coming together as one, and that really helped. I think that everyone has a really good friendship on the team,” Smith said. Coffey also admits that she’s excited to come to every practice “because we just all get along so well.”

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With practice most days, athletes don’t have time for much else.

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A scoring record four years in the making FRESHMAN

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Senior forward Elise Wyatt started scoring her freshman year with five goals and steadily increased every year to break the DePaul record for goals in women’s soccer with 34 so far.

WYATT, continued from front page easily take over a match in any instance. “She’s been working so hard all four years and she’s gotten better each year,” Ben said. “Her senior year she just stepped it up a notch and it’s been great to see the last two years…how much she’s bloomed.” While Ben has already played a season with Wyatt, freshman striker Franny Cerny is learning from the DePaul star daily. “Me being a freshman, just seeing her do so well makes me want to do really well,” Cerny said. “She’s been really welcoming…I aspire to try as hard as I can to get to where she is now. I want to be like her.” Wyatt’s energy resonates throughout the team and it forces them to step-up and try to match her every move. It’s why Cerny says she’s such a vital part of the squad. “She always brings 100 percent to whatever she does. Whether it’s in practice or a game, she’s always the one to try her best and it motivates us to do our best and work our hardest,” Cerny said. “The level of skill and determination she has rebounds off of us and we all get better as a team from her.” The opportunity to field a player like Wyatt isn’t something every coach in college gets. Erin Chastain praised the British Columbian striker and how much of an impact she’s had on the team since joining. “It’s really fun to coach her,” Chastain said. “You want competitive kids and you want winners in your program and she’s absolutely that. She’s been an incredible woman to have in our program for four years and I’m just

really happy at the direction her senior year is going.” Junior Abby Reed, only in her second year with the team after transferring from Indiana State following her freshman year, plays alongside Wyatt the most with the duo generally starting every match up top together. As a natural goal scorer herself, finding the net 26 times in her collegiate career — 10 at Indiana State, 16 at DePaul — Reed still views Wyatt as somewhat of a role model. “When I first got here last year, she was someone I could really look to for leadership and to just lead the team,” Reed said. “I can always trust her up top when she has the ball.” As this is Wyatt’s final season with the Blue Demons, it seems like she’s doing everything in her power to make it a memorable one, especially in big games with conference implications. “(She’s) going out with a bang,” Reed said. “It’s super important in intense games like this when every opportunity matters and she really makes the most of them.” Wyatt is just one goal away from tying the school’s singleseason record of 12, matched last year by Reed. While she will always remember her record-breaking 33rd goal, she can still recall her first goal for the Blue Demons — against Pittsburgh on Sept. 12, 2012 — like it happened yesterday. “I can’t remember who played the ball in, but I flicked it on for a header and I actually headed it back into the net,” Wyatt said. “It was my first collegiate start as well … and my parents were there too, so my dad and mom got to watch my first goal. That meant a lot to me.”

Women’s soccer claims first place in Big East By Zachary Holden Staff Writer

It’s a day Elise Wyatt will never forget. Against the Butler Bulldogs (9-5-1, 2-2-0), Wyatt scored her 32nd, 33rd and 34th career goals for the No. 21 DePaul Blue Demons (10-2-2, 4-0-0) to give them a 3-2 win and Wyatt the school’s scoring record. “We’re happy to get three points. We know Butler is a good team,” head coach Erin Chastain said. “[We’re] happy to score three goals and really happy for Elise that she stepped up in this game and not only broke the scoring record, but did so with a hat trick.” The first brought her level with Julianne Sitch for the alltime record in the 20th minute when she calmly slotted home a pass from Franny Cerny into the bottom left corner of the net. The second gave Wyatt sole possession just ten minutes later, this time assisted by Lucy Edwards. “That was one of my goals at the beginning of the season, to get nine goals or above to break her record,” Wyatt said Her third on the day? A solo effort showcasing her skills after she took the ball from about 30 yards out, dribbled into the Bulldogs’ box and curled the ball around the oncoming goalkeeper. The three goals brought

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With St. John’s loss, DePaul claimed first place in the conference. Wyatt’s season total up to 11, though, she hasn’t been the reliable goal scorer she was in the beginning of the season as of late. “She hasn’t been in a scoring drought, but has had less of an impact in front of goal,” Chastain said. “For her to get her confidence back in a really big game against a team that doesn’t give away goals…it’s incredibly important.” Wyatt isn’t a stranger to scoring against Butler. She did just that in 2013, but she doesn’t quite recall it quite as vividly as her coach does. “Erin reminded me of a Butler goal two years ago, but I don’t remember it,” Wyatt said. “She told me the weak side run would be on, so just run early.” Her first two goals of the day came from Chastain’s advice, both times sneaking in behind the defense, latching onto a ball, and finishing in the back of the net.

The score line could’ve easily been 3-1 had the Blue Demons not had a lapse in judgment immediately after Wyatt’s third goal. The usually stout DePaul defense was caught wrong-footed and out of position several times throughout the match and paid for it. “They were soft goals,” Chastain said. “We knew they were dangerous on corner kicks and after we went up 3-1, we just had a big letdown and we can’t check out mentally.” Were it not for Wyatt’s now crucial third goal, the Blue Demons would’ve dropped two points. With the win, however, DePaul moved into first place in the Big East with a perfect four wins in four matches. “It’s always great to score goals…and having all of my teammates come over and say how proud they were of me,” Wyatt said. “I’ll never forget that moment.”

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Sporting the gear they recieve as student-athletes, DePaul’s athletes feel they are not as integrated into the DePaul social scene as non-athletic students.

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How athletes balance school, social lives and athletics By Ben Savage Asst. Sports Editor

The life of the modern-day studentathlete has recently been in the spotlight. There are the nation-wide disputes over paying student-athletes. Although they’re a constant pressure point for the media, we rarely hear what it’s like to actually be an athlete. “Really the most I do is just play FIFA,” Simon Megally, junior DePaul men’s soccer player said. “Especially during the season, there isn’t much time.”

It’s a disarming response to hear from a Division I athlete, and not one that too many fellow students would probably expect. The most common interaction between students and the student-athletes is walking past each other on the streets of campus. The athletes often walk around together, creating bands of muscle-laden, uniform-clad champions around campus. It’s imposing and a bit isolating. RJ Curington is a junior on the men’s basketball team, and he’s also 6’5 and 210 pounds. “If I were a regular student, I would

definitely be intimidated,” Curington said. “We’re so tall. We’re literally looking over people.” Athletes are nigh always wearing custom DePaul Nike dri-fit clothing. They tend to stick out among a student population that rarely sports DePaul gear. Another reality of being a studentathlete is that you spend almost all of your time with other student-athletes. It’s mostly a matter of convenience. “At DePaul, we have a really small athletic community, so it’s really easy for us to get to know each other and socialize,”

senior women’s tennis player Ana Vladutu said, a senior on the women’s tennis team. Athletes spend the bulk of their time at the Athletic Center with workouts and practices. Although they’re just students, athletes have a lot going for them that much of the student body would long for. They have an identity, they’re in fantastic physical form and they have an abundance of friends. However, they aren’t as integrated into the student body as the common Blue Demon.

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Men’s basketball begins practice By Ben Gartland Sports Editor

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Under new head coach Dave Leitao, DePaul started practice for the upcoming 2015-16 season.

The first game of the 2015-16 season is still a month away, but the run-up to the beginning of the Dave Leitao era is officially underway as DePaul men’s basketball started practices. “It’s been pretty good,” Leitao said. “The opportunity to coach them this summer meant there weren’t surprises, good or bad, but I think this is a whole lot different, practicing for the summer and practicing for the season.” Leitao and DePaul spent part of the summer practicing and playing against teams in France, which gave Leitao the opportunity to see the team before the fall practices started. Now, however, the focus is on the season.

“In terms of installing a culture and how we take care of our business has become critical,” he said. “I think they’ve adjusted fairly well to that but now we have to work on maintaining that.” Outside of Billy Garrett Sr., the entire coaching staff at DePaul is new, which has been an adjustment for the Blue Demons. “I think it’s going pretty well,” junior point guard Billy Garrett jr. said. “Our coaches have done a good job of having patience with us, implementing a whole new defense so we’re working hard and working together.” The new defense will move away from former head coach Oliver Purnells’ system of trying for steals in the lane and breakaway points and instead will move to a more fundamental style

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of defense which, according to Garrett, has gained popularity in college basketball lately. “Last year we were more of a deny the rim team, more of a pressing team,” he said. “This year we’ll be more of a solid defensive team in the gaps, not allowing people to drive the lane and forcing bad shots. We’ll be more solid and more fundamental.” Last year the Blue Demons were ranked 323rd out of 345 teams in scoring defense, giving up an average of 73.6 points a game. The offensive end should remain similar to the Blue Demons’ bread and butter from previous seasons, which will focus on hitting lots of shots and skill-

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