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Finding the perfect getup Focus, page 14
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Poll ranks women, Hrynko No. 1 in Big East By David Webber Sports Editor
It’s a new era in the Big East and the DePaul women’s basketball team is starting at the top. The Big East Preseason Coaches’ Poll was unveiled Oct. 16 as part of the conference’s media week in New York. DePaul placed first with 79 points, including eight of 10 first-place votes. In addition, Blue Demons junior guard Brittany Hrynko was tabbed as the Big East Preseason Player of the Year. The rankings are compiled
Student hospitalized after attack
Bruno’s contract extended through 2019, see page 28 each year in a vote by the Big East coaches and this year’s poll had something of a twist to it. Gone are perennial powers like Connecticut, Notre Dame, and Louisville. Taking their places are Butler, Creighton, and Xavier. The coaches believe that DePaul is the best of the bunch, but the poll didn’t represent a landslide. Creighton came in a close second with 67 points and the Bluejays are coming off of a 25-8 season and a trip to the NCAA tournament. “There’s no question that
we’ve set out to win the conference championship, but nine other teams are out to win it too,” Blue Demons head coach Doug Bruno said. “We were picked No. 1 but we weren’t picked No. 1 by a lot.” Bruno coached the team to a 21-12 record in the 20122013 season, including a 9-7 mark in the Big East and an 11th consecutive appearance in the NCAA tournament. Entering his 28th season at the helm of the squad, he doesn’t take much stock in the poll. “Our team is about achievement, not celebrity. The
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See BASKETBALL, page 27 Brittany Hrynko was the Demons’ second-leading scorer in 2012-13.
all aboard: South Red Line reopens
By Grant Myatt News Editor
A 21-year-old DePaul student was struck on the head at 6:35 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17, near the intersection of Sheffield and Altgeld just north of campus. The female student was approached from behind and struck with a “blunt metal object” in the 900 block of West Altgeld Street, according to Chicago Police News Affairs Officer Daniel O’Brien. The student was taken to Illinois Masonic where she was treated for a laceration to her head. She was not knocked unconscious but required “a few stitches” and was later released from the hospital, DePaul Public Safety Director Bob Wachowski said. The offender fled east on Altgeld and was described as a black male in his 20s standing about 5-foot-9 to 5-foot-11, wearing a baseball hat and gray hooded sweatshirt, O’Brien said. Even after four students were robbed near the Lincoln Park campus quad the morning of Sept. 30, Wachowski said the time of this incident was uncommon. “We have not had a lot of crimes like this happen during the busy times,” Wachowski said. “We do live in the city and we need to be aware of our surroundings at all times.” Police said no one was in custody and the case was still under investigation.
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The Red Line’s 95th/Dan Ryan branch reopened Sunday after undergoing more than 5 months of major track reconstruction and renovations.
By Jasmine Armand Contributing Writer
Improved Red Line South Now Open for Faster Commute While some students can roll out of bed and walk to class, DePaul junior Lucia Botello has to travel from East Chicago, Ind. via multiple buses and trains. With the Red Line south branch shutdown for the past five months, Botello’s commute was complicated even further. With the Red Line reopened, Botello can breathe easy as her commute goes back to normal. The Red Line South branch, which has been closed since May
19, re-opened Sunday after five months of essential, yet overdue, reconstruction. On a good day with no delays, Botello’s commute to Lincoln Park took more than an hour and 45 minutes during the construction. Before the construction her commute took an hour and a half on average and now that time should be reduced with the track improvements. Several rail and track components had either reached or exceeded their useful life and needed to be updated and replaced, according to the CTA. The modifications promised a commute that is up to 20
minutes faster between the 95th/ Dan Ryan and Roosevelt stops. However, Botello said she is skeptical that her commute will be cut down significantly. “South Side riders now have a brand-new railroad, rebuilt from the ground up, that will provide a much more pleasant, comfortable and reliable ride. It will provide a much quicker commute for the 80,000 riders who use the Red Line South on an average weekday,” CTA President Claypool said. The Red Line south branch stretches from CermakChinatown to the end of the line at 95th/Dan Ryan and left most
the Dan Ryan branch’s 80,000 riders having to find alternative transportation routes. “You do what you can,” Botello said about the commute and loss of the south branch. “[Taking the bus creates] an inconsistent time span. The best part about the train is that there’s no traffic.” Botello, an elementary education major, normally takes two buses just to get to the Red Line, which she rides until Fullerton. With the closure, her commute increased to three buses and the Red Line.
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The recent immigration rally in Washington D.C. helped bring attention back to immigration, see page 10.
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Students vent Ventra frustrations By Nathan Weisman
“It’s a huge transition,” SGA president Casey Clemmons said about the transition to Ventra. “There’s expected to be problems “Ventra is the worst thing with any transition of this size, ever to happen to people,” but the problems are lasting too wrote TheThoughtCataog.com long.” as the sixth important thing The event was attended by not Chicagoans will understand. only SGA members but members Ventra woes are something of the universities’ administration many DePaul students and representatives from the understand as many have had Chicago Transit Authority. The problems with their new Ventra representatives who attended U-Pass. the event tried to answer as Last Thursday the first floor many questions as possible for of the Student Center at DePaul’s students. Lincoln Park campus was taken “I would guestimate that over by a Student Government about half the population has Association event that encourged had a positive experience with students’ to vent their issues Ventra,” Haydee Nunez, the with Ventra by posting on to a Director of Adult, Veteran, and dividing wall. Community Affairs at DePaul, Students said. w r o t e Complaints concerns about the There's expected to ranging from Ventra system be problems with any the worry caused one that Ventra CTA rider transition of this size, will make it to file a class but the problems are harder for action lawsuit lasting too long. social service against the agencies to CTA and Casey Clemmons, distribute Cubic Inc., SGA president single use the company tickets to contracted to their clients, to claims that their implement Ventra. credit cards had been charged It claims James Kenger, who when tapping their card. One filer of the suit, was charged student bluntly wrote, “It sucks twice for a single fair under so much.” the new system and then was Asst. News Editor
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Students posted their annoyances with the new Ventra system at an SGA event Oct .17. charged $8.50 for a minute and ten seconds on the phone for what was labeled as “CTA customer call center.” The suit calls for “all persons who have a Ventra card that is linked to an asset account, i.e. not a prepaid Ventra card," to join the suit. “The system is set up in such a manner that a person is unlikely to know unless you're regularly checking your account records,” Daniel Edelman, Kenger’s attorney, said. “If you're not careful, it's entirely possible that you will not notice the actual
activity.” Michelle Grochocinski a secound year student at DePaul University didn’t realize Ventra charged her debit card more than $50 untill her brother, a student at University of Illinois Chicago, noticed that Ventra was charging his card. Grochocinski has since been trying to receive a refund from Ventra. “It's been a series of phone transfers from my bank, resulting in canceling my debit card,” said Grochocinski. “Now I need to obtain a record of my
Ventra account to prove I've been double-charged. Ventra's wait times to speak to a representative over the phone are at least 30 minutes. They're horrendous.” While Grochoinski had not heard of Kenger’s class action suit, she said she was certainly angry enough to consider joining it. SGA plans on taking the feedback received from students at the event on Thrusday and turning it into an online question and answer form to help students who are still facing issues.
Commuter students suffer from tight parking By Delaney Kash Contributing Writer
If you’ve ever rushed to class after spending twenty minutes searching for a parking spot, you know that parking can be an issue on DePaul’s Lincoln Park campus. It is problem that appears to be getting worse due to the amount of students who commute to the school. The Lincoln Park neighborhood as a whole suffers from a lack of parking, and according to DePaul students, campus is no different. While full time students have unlimited access to public transit through their U-Pass, many live off campus and don’t have easy access or are uncomfortable with it. Miko Fentanes, a senior at DePaul, said parking almost always makes her late. Her commute is typically around 40 minutes one way. “While it is very convenient to take public transportation to and from DePaul, it is much more comfortable to drive your own car,” Fentanes said. Students are in a consensus about the problem as senior Paul Carlson said, “parking is so bad.”
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Cars packed into the parking along Kenmore Ave Friday afternoon. “There are about 1,400 individuals that paid for any type of permit through September,” Andy Bafia, of DePaul’s facility operation said about parking. Yearly permits for the garages on Sheffield Street and Clifton Avenue are $380 for students and $480 for faculty, a price that beats out the daily average price of $12 by a great deal. Those who frequent the Loop campus are not as fortunate; according to the DePaul Parking Services website, there are no official DePaul parking facilities downtown, but
several garages offer reduced prices through the Demon Discounts program. Apart from garages, the surface lots see plenty of traffic as well. “We also provide the free evening and weekend permit (parking in flat lots only, based on your status, and in after 4 p.m. out by 8 a.m. on weekdays) to all faculty, staff and students at no cost. Every year we give out about 1,700 of these. That free permit is what clogs the flat lots on weekdays after 4 p.m.,” Bafia said.
Mike Spieles, parking services representative on the Lincoln Park campus, disagrees with this idea. “[The flat lots] have never been completely filled up,” he said. Spieles added that if the Sheffield garage is full, they send students and faculty to the garage on Clifton. Faculty seems to agree with this and do not openly complain about trouble finding parking, although, many choose to take public transportation instead. “I usually take the L to campus because I can work while I’m riding and because I’m trying to reduce the amount of greenhouse gases that I produce,” Sarah Richardson, a biology professor, said. “I drive when I need to run an errand after work, and I don’t have a problem finding a parking space.” Although Richardson believes parking is rather easy to find on campus coming from within the city, she said she would enjoy it at a lower cost. Some students have an issue with parking because they have to commute from the suburbs and the Metra prices are high. A oneway ticket could cost up to $9.25, depending on where they are commuting. This can be a large
sum to pay, especially for a college student on a budget. Carlson would prefer to take public transit but he, unfortunately, lives too far away. “DePaul should offer discounted monthly Metra passes,” Carlson argued. He added that he is almost guaranteed to be late while looking for a parking spot, so he has to leave home much earlier than he’d like. “I commute from Evanston, which is said to be the closest suburb to Chicago. However, sometimes it feels like I live two hours away when parking is added in” Fentanes said. “After attending DePaul for the past three years, parking has been one of the worst headaches to deal with on campus, and it doesn’t seem to be getting any better.” With the potential loss of 47 current parking spots on North Kenmore for the woonerf, there is bound to be more discontent over the issue. To learn more about parking options for both the Loop and Lincoln Park campuses, visit the Parking Services website: parkingservices.depaul.edu or stop by their Lincoln Park office in Schmitt Academic Center 177.
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Students dread Dominick's departure
PRICE COMPARISONS: Dominick's
Dominick's offers convenience, some lower prices
ETC
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With the Dominick’s on Fullerton Avenue set to close soon, students on campus may be left with little option but to shop at ETC at the student center-- that might not hurt the wallet too much with food supplies, but with other household products. In fact, Dominick’s and ETC saw the biggest price differences on toiletry products when compared the week of Oct. 14. A three-pack of Irish Spring soap sold for $2.99 at Dominick’s, ETC charged $4.49, almost twice as much as the price at Dominick’s. Additionally, a 16-ounce bottle of Axe liquid soap cost $3.99 at Dominick’s, while ETC charged $8.79 for the same product. Dominick’s does have cheaper prices for most items, so students who live nearby are still angry that the grocery chain is closing its doors. “I am upset because I shop there twice a week and it is convenient,” Ambrosia Long, a freshman studying psychology, said. “I do not know where the nearest grocery store is located.” Long, along with other students on or near campus are not sure where they will shop for groceries. Although Dominick’s is primarily a grocery store, it also carries toiletries, firstaid supplies and houses a Starbucks on the first floor. “This is where I buy Starbucks coffee
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A student shops on the second floor of the Dominick's at 959 W Fullerton Ave. and soft drinks two to three times a week before going to class,” Laoura Balde, a sophomore accounting major, said. “With the store closing I will have to buy Starbucks and soft drinks elsewhere.” Even though ETC has the reputation of being overpriced, many food items ranked similarly. While certain items like a 20-ounce cold soda cost $1.69 at Dominick’s and $1.70 at ETC and an 11-ounce bag of Doritos nacho cheese chips cost $4.29 at both places, there was a difference in other items. A one-pound package of Oscar Mayer oven-roasted turkey deli meat cost $5.49, while a seven-ounce package of Applewood turkey breast at ETC cost $7.57, a 16-ounce container of Ben & Jerry’s peanut butter cup ice cream normally cost $4.59, while one container of the same ice cream at ETC cost $5.49, a Tombstone pepperoni pizza is advertised at $4.99, while ETC sold the
same frozen pizza for $6.99. Despite the convenient location, not all DePaul studnets choose to shop at Dominick's and said they are not impacted by the store closing. “I do not shop at Dominick’s,” Isabel Corriea, an junior advertising student said. “I shop at Jewel-Osco because Dominick’s is too expensive.” Corriea said it is more expensive to buy groceries at ETC unless you purchase something on campus. “While living on campus, I had a meal plan, so it was a big deal purchasing stuff at ETC,” said Corriea. Since meal plan money is accepted at ETC, many students utilize the store for that reason, but many upperclassman choose to shop at other stores when living off-campus. There has been no announcement regarding plans for the Dominick’s
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space. The university owns the building, Centennial Hall, and Dominick’s rents the space.
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Pet detectives under scrutiny DePaul animal law center discusses validity of drug-sniffing dogs By Katie Johnson Contributing Writer
They patrol the streets, subway stations and airports. Proud owners accompany them, but rarely stop to pet them because they are on duty. The use of drug-sniffing dogs is gaining popularity among police departments, but their reliability varies. This topic was discussed during a panel at the DePaul Center of Animal Law last Wednesday. Speakers included Dan Hinkel, a Chicago Tribune reporter who investigated and wrote about the accuracy of drug-sniffing dogs, and Chad Flanders, a professor at the DePaul College of Law. Two recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings regarding the reliability and accuracy of drug-sniffing dogs is a new challenge to the Fourth Amendment right to unreasonable search and seizure. Training, accuracy and probable cause are at the forefront of this issue. To begin, Flanders explained that a dog sniff is not considered a search because it is nonintrusive. Any dog naturally has a stronger sense of smell, and trained dogs
are trained to detect illegal drugs but nothing else. As recently tested in court, a dog sniff can be enough probably cause for a deeper warrant. In the case of Florida v. Harris, Clayton Harris was pulled over for a traffic violation. Upon suspicious behavior, Officer Wheetley deployed drug-sniffing dog Aldo to do a “free sniff ” of the car. Aldo alerted that there were drugs in the vehicle, but a search did not turn up drugs. Instead, the officer found ingredients typically used in making methamphetamine. Harris was not charged and released. The same officer again stopped Harris and again a search did not turn up drugs despite Aldo’s alert. This raised the question of Aldo’s training and reliability, and if a dog’s alert was sufficient enough for a search. In the case of Florida v. Jardines this year, the Miami Police Department received a tip that Joelis Jardine’s residence was the site of a marijuana grow house. Detectives and a drug-sniffing dog were deployed to the scene. The dog alerted for the illegal substance, and after the detective smelled marijuana from the front porch, he applied for a search warrant that
Photo courtesy of Chicago Police Canine Unit 341
A Chicago Police Officer from Canine Unit 341 poses with his dog. confirmed marijuana was inside the home. The defendant then appealed, stating that the evidence was illegally obtained from his home. Until recently, the use of drug-sniffing dogs was uncommon, but these cases are ground for investigation into their training and accuracy. Dogs are not a new development to the police force, but as their use increases, the number of controversial cases is bound to follow. Hinkel discussed his findings from an investigative report published in 2011 that led to information that could go against the case for the dogs. After obtaining data from suburban police departments, he found that of the 877 traffic violation reports in which a drug-sniffing dog was used 44 percent of them discovered drugs. He also found that the success rate was 27 percent for Hispanic drivers, which begs the question of racial profiling. With less than a 50 percent success rate in finding illegal drugs, many argue if the dogs can be trusted or if their training is sufficient. In his report, however, Hinkel noted that these dogs should not be measured on the number of alerts that discover drugs because a dog’s sense of smell is so keen that a dog will alert if there is even a trace of residue. As the dogs’ training improves and
technology strengthens, the application of the law may be tested again. “I wonder what the laws will be like in the next few years, but I don’t see them changing much,” Flanders said. “There is pretty much no question that dogs have an acute sense of smell,” Hinkel said. “The data speaks for itself, but they are wrong a lot of the time.” Although she knows her dogs would never be in this type of situation, Anu Paruchuri, 26, gained a better understanding of a complicated issue. “I am glad that DePaul puts on these events. Everyone should come to them, not for the animals, but for basic rights,” she said. The DePaul Center of Animal Law researches the policies regarding the rights and welfare of animals. Brett Davinger, a graduate research fellow in the center chose the program on drug-sniffing dogs because it was more than just animal law, rather it was about criminal law and the Constitution. Davinger concluded the panel with a reminder about the annual fall symposium on Oct. 30. This year’s focus will be on the legal, moral and ethical issues surrounding animals in contemporary food production and distribution.
Police Dog Q&A: Where do the police dogs stay when they’re not working? The dogs stay with their handler’s families. It is the responsibility of the canine handler to care for the dog 24-hours a day. What breed of dog is used for canine work? Most of the Chicago Police canines are German Shepards. We also have Belgian Malinois and Labrador Retrievers. These breeds of dogs are working breeds which have the proper drive and temperament to complete the tasks assigned. How much does it cost to purchase a canine dog? The price varies, but normally the cost exceeds $5000 per dog. The dog has minimal training when it is purchased and must go through extensive training at the Chicago Police Department Canine Training Center in Des Plaines, Illinois. How many years can a canine dog work? Most canines are able to work an average of 10 years. Some dogs remain very healthy and are able to work beyond that point. Courtesy of Chicago Police Department
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DPU Problems Twitter continues legacy By Liz Howell Contributing Writer
Novelty Twitter accounts at DePaul have become increasingly popular as students find humor in following parody profiles. The online impersonations of celebrities, public figures, corporations and inanimate objects are initiated not only to showcase the creator’s comedic writing, but also to gain attention, which is exactly what developed from the “DPU Problems” Twitter account. DePaul has its fair share of novelty Twitter accounts, such as DePaul Crushes, DePaul Drinks, DePaul Confessions and even DePaul Gossip Girl, but DPU Problems provides a community that allows students to vent about any issues they have regarding the university. Followers of DPU Problems use comedic language to address the conflicts they have with DePaul. One student writes, “I couldn’t find my [DePaul] ID so I wasn’t allowed to use the bathroom,” which DPU Problems then “retweeted” to highlight the issue. The Twitter account started on Nov. 15, 2011 and remained anonymous for almost two years until Mike Canella, current president of DePaul’s Fiji fraternity, revealed himself as the mastermind behind the keyboard. “It first started as a humor thing, like “white people problems” and other novelty twitters,” Canella said. “Over the years I’ve used it to help things get noticed at the university.” With a following of more than 3,500, DPU Problems has developed a relationship with the university that started out negative, but has grown into a symbiotic appreciation. Shortly after the account’s creation, a few of Canella’s friends who hold current or previous positions in DePaul’s SGA warned him to cool it on the controversial
tweets, because of certain issues that were being brought to light and upsetting students and faculty. DPU Problems initially received negative feedback from peers, occasionally due to debatable topics regarding politics and race that were “retweeted” or worded wrong, according to Canella. Anamarie Fortuna, a senior marketing major at DePaul, finds solace in the DPU Problems Twitter account. “It’s a way for students to connect to the DePaul community and a way for them to learn about issues going on,” she said. Fortuna also finds entertainment in reading about her peers’ views and concerns are regarding the university. When the Twitter account was established, Canella set no guidelines when it came to what he posted. Over the years, and now that he has passed the torch down to his former “intern,” there are certain regulations the account must abide by. Although he wishes to remain anonymous like his predecessor, the current DPU Problems account holder revealed through a Twitter message how he/she plans to keep this novelty Twitter significant. “We already have the following; we just need to maintain it by tweeting relevant stuff that every DePaul student faces.” When collecting content to tweet, it’s simple, according to the new account holder. “Just take a walk around campus and you’ll spot at least three problems.” The mysterious person behind DPU Problems credits much of its success to the prevalence of the issues to which it references. “Anything we post, at least ten other people have probably complained about it at some time or another.” As long as DPU Problems maintains its humor and original intention to help get students’ problems noticed, both the original creator and new anonymous “tweeter” think it will stay active for a while.
@DPUproblems HIGHLIGHTS @DPUProblems 4 Oct: Not surprised we got voted least sexually healthy school in the US. Have you seen the prices @ Dominicks!?
@DPUProblems 8 Oct :Looks like I found the new (anonymous) face of #DPUProblems. My name is @_Cannella and I'm finally passing on the torch after 2 long years.
@mlandreth9 8 Oct :Everytime I walk in the student center to eat, I look around, then leave to go to Chipotle @DPUProblems
@jessconradson 14 Oct :Getting a little concerned, it's the third incident of battery at DePaul in one month @DPUProblems
@DPUProblems 15 Oct:The student center elevators might be the slowest elevators I’ve ever seen
@uh_lexus 15 Oct: So tired of DePaul's sketchy wifi. Like I just want to do my homework for once. @DPUProblems
@BurdIsTheWord94 15 Oct :My @VentraChicago card stops working, charges me, and then they tell me that I have to wait 35 mins on the phone to fix it. @DPUProblems
RED LINE continued from front page “I don’t know if I just have bad luck, but a lot of the time, the buses I get on end up breaking down and the one that comes is just as crowded as the one you were on,” she said. Bryan Johnson, 24, who takes the Red Line to work from the Sox-35th stop is also doubtful that the track improvements will save him much time. “The shuttle buses ended up being kind of convenient during the construction,” Johnson said while waiting for the Red Line Sunday afternoon. “I’m not sure how much time it will actually save me in the end.” Accommodations that were offered to riders during the shut down were buses with 24-hour service from 69th, 79th, 87th and 95th/Dan Ryan stations to the Garfield station on the Green, which had free rail entry for shuttle riders, 50 cent discounted bus rides on several South Side routes and expanded bus services on existing routes. “I saved some money from the shuttle buses, so now it sucks
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Red Line trains began running through the south branch Sunday at 4 a.m. after five months of construction. having to pay the full price and switch over to Ventra,” Johnson said. The line was closed for five consecutive months instead of only on weekends because the
project would then take four years to complete. In addition to requiring less time, the fivemonth option also saved $75 million of its $425 million budget.
Benefits of the reconstruction will include lower maintenance costs, increased reliability and new infrastructure. The construction also created 1,150 jobs. There are new elevators
at the Garfield, 63rd and 87th stations as well as interior and exterior painting, platform canopy repairs and lighting and window stations at all closed stations except 95th/Dan Ryan.
NewsBRIEFS By Nathan Weisman & Pricilla Gil Asst News Editor & Contributing Writer
Two DePaul professors ordained Joseph Ferrari, a professor of psychology, and Wilfredo Marrero, an associate professor of computer science have been recently ordained deacons in the Roman Catholic Church. They are believed to be the first DePaul faculty members to be ordained as deacons. “Like others, I discerned in prayer whether or not I wanted to become a deacon,” Ferrari said. “Around year two in formation, I felt a calling from God, and my
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heart told me this was something not just for me, but a way to serve God by serving others.” Ferrari who has been teaching at DePaul since 1994 and was appointed a Vincent de Paul Distinguished Professor in 2006 also believes that the two DePaul professors are the only deacons who teach full-time at a Chicago area university based on a survey he conducted. “When I was called, I wasn’t sure if I would be the right choice,” Marrero said. “It is something that becomes confirmed by the people around. They see something special in you and help you realize that you are called to be a deacon. The diaconate is very selective. Only 17 men were ordained in this year's class from
the Joliet Diocese where Ferrari and Marrero had attended class twice a week for four years. According to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops' there are only 15,000 active and 3,000 retired deacons in the United States.
Professors’ film aired in Chicago On Oct. 13 WTTW in Chicago aired “Big Questions: Children of Syria”. The documentary was the the most recent in a series of films by DePaul professor Patrica Werhane. Werhane has been organizing initiatives at DePaul University that highlight the importance of weaving ethical decisions throughout the university experience and life for the last 10 years. Her other accomplishments include leading the Institute for Business and Professional Ethics
and writing articles and books on ethics. “Big Questions,” one of Werhane’s latest endeavors developed out of a video she filmed with Kim Clark, a professor in DePaul’s College of Communication, about grassroots efforts to alleviate poverty in Bangladesh. The series examines sustainable poverty alleviation projects around the world, focusing on projects that become independent without philanthropy. “We have seen that too much philanthropy can be debilitating,” Werhane said. “The idea is to release people from dependence on philanthropy, which, while always worthwhile, is not always continuous.”
The DePaulia archives go digital DePaul is moving forward into the technologically driven
world by digitizing The DePaulia publications that were composed in previous years. Andrea Bainbridge, the University Archivist in charge of this project, is preparing The DePaulia issues from the years 1923-1998 for online display. Bainbridge explained how the entire inventory of The DePaulia issues will be widely available online and easier to search through, since they are to be “fully indexed.” This would allow one to search for a key word and be able to find that word anywhere on the page, Bainbridge added. She also explained that this development was inevitably needed because some papers were already in pieces. “We get to see what students cared about and wrote about,” Bainbridge said, “It's a great way to look back and see how DePaul has changed over time...DePaul will know more about its past.”
CAMPUS CRIME REPORT : Oct. 9 - Oct. 15 LINCOLN PARK CAMPUS 11
1
Clifton-Fullerton Hall 8
Theatre School
Richardson Library University Hall
4
10
12
LOOP CAMPUS
Sanctuary Hall 6 5 18 DePaul Center
9
Lewis Center 16
14
Belden-Racine
15 Student Center 2
25
7 Ray Meyer
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in the Ray Meyer Fitness Center. The offender was removed from the building.
OCT. 12 OCT. 9
rack at the Theatre School.
offender at Clifton-Fullerton Hall. The offender was transported by Chicago Fire EMT to Illinois Masonic Hospital.
2) A Suspicious Person report was filed for a person
9) A Liquor Law Violation report was filed for an
1) A Theft report was filed for a bicycle taken from the
sitting in the Student Center and harassing students. The person was removed from the area.
offender at Belden-Racine Hall.
OCT. 10
OCT. 13
about a metal vent that was damaged in the first floor men’s room in Byrne Hall.
offender at University Hall. The offender was taken into custody by Chicago Police.
3) A Criminal Damage to Property report was filed
10) A Possession of Marijuana report was filed for an
5) A Liquor Law Violation report was filed for an
OCT. 10
15) A Criminal Damage report was filed for red
markings on the freight elevator at the DePaul Center.
offender aggressively panhandling in front of the Lewis Center.
markings in a handicap stall on the 2nd floor of 990 W. Fullerton.
17) A Harassing Phone Call report was filed for
12) A Theft report was filed for a wallet taken at the
6) A Suspicion of Marijuana report was filed for a room
13) A Simple Battery report was filed for a student
7) A Suspicious Person report was filed for an offender
from the concourse area of the DePaul Center.
OCT. 15
offender in Sanctuary Hall. The offender was taken by Chicago Fire EMT to Northwestern Hospital. in Sanctuary Hall. No drugs were found.
14) A Theft report was filed regarding a phone taken
16) A Criminal Trespass Warning was given to an 11) A Criminal Damage to Property report was filed for
OCT. 11
OCT. 9
OCT. 14
4) A Theft report was filed for an unattended cell phone that was taken at the Richardson Library.
LOOP CAMPUS
8) A Liquor Law Violation report was filed for an
Fullerton El Station.
who had an altercation with two unknown offenders.
repeated phone calls to the Loop Dispatch.
18) A Verbal Altercation report was filed for a student who was threatened by a fellow classmate at 243 S. Wabash.
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Marathon runs on volunteers By Katie Johnson Contributing Writer
Track jacket, check. Official baseball cap, check. Credential, check. Map, check. Coffee, check. What seems like a list for a tourist ready to take on a day in Chicago is actually a prepared volunteer for the 37th annual Chicago Marathon that took place Sunday, Oct. 13. Scattered throughout the 29 Chicago neighborhoods that the race wound through, groups of volunteers awaited the arrival of the record number of 40,230 runners that began in Grant Park. With backgrounds as diverse as the runners themselves, volunteers ranged from school classes to individuals and were stationed at various places, such as the packet pick-up at McCormick Place, the start/finish line, aid stations, water and Gatorade stations, or even as course marshals. In the Lincoln Park neighborhood, volunteers gathered at 6:30 a.m. to get to their locations and prepare for the race. An official car announced the arrival of the wheelchair participants, who started at 7:20 a.m. After the first runners began at 7:30 a.m., they were expected to come through by 8:15. After running four marathons
of his own, Tom Weichert, 43, volunteers now because he can no longer run due to a knee injury. “I love running,” he said. “It’s great to still be an important part in this race and cheer on other runners.” A passion for running is not a requirement to volunteer. Alex Watkins, 20, volunteered after his uncle encourage him. As a course marshal in Lincoln Park, his main responsibilities consisted of keeping the street clear for runners and answering spectators’ questions. “I wanted to be a course marshal because I want to go into security,” Watkins said. “It seemed logical to be in this position, plus I know the area pretty well. I could tell people where to eat or walk or take the CTA.” While some volunteered on their own, others gathered friends to volunteer as a group. Brittany Ganek, 23 and three of her roommates signed up together because they had never seen the marathon despite living near the main route for three years. “We are running the Hot Chocolate 5K in November and wanted to see what the experience might be like as runners,” she said. “We’re all really excited now.” Aiding the runners was the theme for most other volunteer opportunities though, and that
didn’t just mean clapping and cheering. Amy Karoch, 28, said handing out water and Gatorade at stations was like “a full-time job.” “Even though I passed out what seemed like an ocean’s worth of water, I did watch most of the race,” Karoch said. “It was inspirational to watch the runners and hear their families and friends cheering for them on the sidelines.” There was a sense of caution, however, behind the smiling faces of volunteers and loved ones and the determination of the runners. Safety and security was a main concern at the marathon, which was the first race of its caliber since the April bombings at the Boston Marathon. On April 15, 2013, three people were killed and approximately 260 injured when two pressure-cooker bombs exploded near the finish line. Every precaution was taken for the Chicago Marathon, which began with a 30-second moment of silence to remember the victims and their families before the race began. No one could be at the start/finish line without a credential. Volunteers were given a card with emergency contact information and color levels indicating race conditions. All volunteers, spectators and
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A runner grabs water from Alana Friend at an aid station during the annual Chicago Marathon. runners were encouraged to be vigilant and aware of their surroundings. “I felt very safe," Watkins said. "There are police walking around and helicopters flying above. Earlier, I saw an officer with a bomb-sniffing dog going through trashcans, it might seem over the top, but it’s better to be safe.” Ganek agreed. “There’s no place I’d actually rather be than here. There is a huge police presence, and it seems like everyone is being cautious.” The race concluded in the afternoon without any major issues, and a consensus from the volunteers was that it was worth waking up early to volunteer on a Sunday morning.
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“Well, the hat and jacket are honestly huge perks,” Watkins said with a laugh. “I look like I ran a marathon now, when in reality I only volunteered.” Weichert will continue his efforts as a volunteer as well. “I will do this again next year,” Weichert said. “I’ll volunteer in a different neighborhood though. I love Lincoln Park, but Chinatown would be a different perspective and a different point in the race.” Despite the occasional splash of lemon-lime flavored Gatorade, it was a positive experience for Karoch as well. “This is something I would like to do again,” she said. “Who knows, maybe I’ll even run one of these years.
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Leaves slowly begin to change color at DePaul's Lincoln Park Campus quad Sunday Oct. 20.
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Nation &World
Immigration advocates demand reform By Brenden Moore Contributing Writer
Amid a government shutdown and debt ceiling crisis, the issue of immigration made headlines once again as pro-immigration reform groups rallied in Washington D.C. a couple of weeks ago in order to pressure Congress to act on the issue. Several supporters of the cause, including religious leaders, politicians and civil rights activists, attended the rally. More than one hundred were arrested there, including eight House Democrats. Congressman Luis Gutierrez (D-Chicago) and Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (D-Evanston) were among those arrested. In an op-ed entitled “Why I was Arrested,” featured in the Huffington Post, Schakowsky wrote, “As I sat in the police station and looked around at all the people who were expressing their commitment to changing a hopelessly broken law through their civil disobedience, I was proud to join them.” Once at the top of Congress’ agenda, the immigration reform effort hit a snag in the House of Representatives, where Republicans are uneasy about passing the legislation without major changes to the Senate bill,
which passed with a bipartisan majority in July. “There are not enough Republican votes in the House to pass it because some Republicans do not support a path to citizenship for those who are legalized, and this is something the Democrats will not forsake,” Amalia Pallares, a political science professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago, said. “Also, many of those same Republicans believe the bill should be even stronger on enforcement, even though it is already extremely strong.” The Senate bill contains a pathway to citizenship, an unwavering Democratic demand, and increased funding for border security and E-verify, a key Republican demand. However, the partisan gridlock that was shown throughout the government shutdown may prevent the House from even considering the bill. After all, many Republicans come from districts with low Hispanic populations, making the political ramifications quite small. However, the issues plaguing the system are undeniable for both sides. “It’s stuck. Inefficiency and immobility are harming the current system,” DePaul law student and president of Society for Asylum and Immigration Law
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Immigration advocates marched to Capitol Hill Oct. 8 to pressure Republicans to vote on the Senate bill. Zara Rashid said. “As can be seen by the recent immigration reform protest, there is a demand to get things moving and a fear that they won’t.” Hanging in the balance are nearly 11 million undocumented workers, as their fates are quite uncertain. “Legal status affects income, as undocumented immigrants are concentrated in the lowestpaying and most vulnerable jobs,” Pallares said. “Lack of
status and deportability means that undocumented immigrants withstand hardships that they hesitate to report, such as unfair and poor working conditions, pay below minimum wage or no pay, and cases of domestic violence.” Deportation has been the cause of angst among Hispanics with President Obama, a Democrat and ally of immigration reform. During his first term in office, the president deported more than 1.5 million undocumented workers,
which was a faster pace than his Republican predecessor, George W. Bush. In a political climate where consensus is hard to find, there is nearly universal recognition of the problem. A solution, however, may come later rather than sooner. “I’m confident there will be a solution but I don’t know when,” Rashid said. “There has to be solution – eventually.”
Social Security benefits to see small increase in 2014 By Rachel Hinton Contributing Writer
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Janet Yellen was nominated by President Obama to head the Federal Reserve.
First woman nominated to head Federal Reserve By Jackie Tortorello Contributing Writer
Janet Yellen has been nominated by President Obama to become the next chairman of the Federal Reserve. Her nomination signifies a step towards dovish policies designed to invigorate a depressed economy. Yellen is a proponent of the Federal Reserve’s “easy money” policy, a stimulus program established by Chairman Ben Bernanke that buys trillions of dollars in bonds in an attempt to keep inflation rates stable. “She's a bit more liberal. I think because the economy is recovering people are worried about her in the position,” Jaclyn Jensen, a graduate student studying economics at DePaul, said. “However, given her experience I believe she will be an asset to the Federal Reserve.” Yellen has been vice chairwoman since 2010. A study by the Wall Street Journal
found that out of the 700 predictions made by Fed policy makers from 2009 to 2012, Yellen's were the most accurate. She scored third out of 14 for her predictions on growth and inflation, and fourth on labor forecasts. Although Yellen will not become chairwoman until the end of Bernanke's term in January, she has already made an impact as the first woman to be nominated in the Fed's 100 year history. In addition to that, Yellen will be the first Democrat since Paul Volcker in 1987. Many wonder if her position as chairwoman will encourage more young women to pursue the field of economics. According to a U.S. News and World report, 10-20 percent of male undergraduates elect economics as their major. In the classroom men outnumber women 2.5 to one, and the experience on Wall Street is similar. Yellen intends to improve the economic state of America by easing dependence on bonds and introducing jobs.
Automatic adjustments to Social Security continue to rise, though at a smaller rate. Benefits in 2014 are projected to increase to roughly 1.5 percent, the Associated Press reported. The small increase provides more assistance to those who rely on veteran’s benefits and federal pensions, but not much. “1.5 percent is not a lot either way,” Paul Minton, CEO of California Eastern Laboratories, said. “But for those who do not have much besides Social Security, it does provide modest help.” Minton and his wife, Judy, are nearing the age where they would be eligible for Social Security benefits. 2013's increase, which is based on the cost of living adjustment, or COLA, was at 1.7 percent, according to the Social Security Administration in January of this year. The adjustments have been low over the past few years with the recent adjustment being one of the lowest rates seen since the automatic adjustments were adopted in 1975. The irregular increases can be directly related to the slow economy and, subsequently, to the low levels of inflation. “The low rate of inflation determines directly the size of the annual increase in Social Security benefits,” Dr. Wayne Steger of the political science department said. “The formulas written into law in 1969 and amended through the years dictate that the CPI determines the annual increase in Social Security payments.”
The Consumer Price Index, or CPI, is directly related but not the only factor. The levels of inflation and consumer prices also factor into COLA. However, there are other components to consider such as the income levels of beneficiaries and the course of Social Security in years to come. “1.5 percent is barely any increase at all especially at low income levels, this percentage increase generates only $17 a week. It is barely keeping them even,” Judy Minton, a consultant and former school administrator, said. “Having said that, given the budget pressure in Washington and the pressure to cut entitlement programs like Social Security, I don't that that it is very likely that a wholesale increase would get through Congress.” Household income and the number of years that a person has paid into Social Security funds are also an element considered in the growth of automatic adjustments and how much a single person can receive, according to Steger. Due to current trends, considering the route of Social Security and the government, it is far more likely that those in college now, or people retiring after 2033, will see a substantial decline in benefits and in adjustments. The Social Security Administration indicates that nearly 58 million Americans rely on some form of Social Security Assistance. The increase will raise the amount of money received by veterans, workers and others who rely on the assistance by roughly $2.
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ICYMI: What's happening in world news Saudi Arabia rejects seat on U.N. Security Council
U.N. expert urges U.S. to reveal civilian drone deaths
Just hours after winning a coveted place on the U.N. Security Council for the first time, Saudi Arabia did a stunning aboutface Friday and rejected the seat, denouncing the body for failing to resolve world conflicts such as the Syrian civil war. The unprecedented move at the United Nations appeared largely directed at Saudi Arabia's longtime ally, the United States, reflecting more than two years of frustration. The oil giant and the world's superpower are at odds over a number of Mideast issues, including how Washington has handled some of the region's crises, particularly in Egypt and Syria. It also comes as ties between the U.S. and Iran, the Saudis' regional foe, appear to be improving somewhat. The Saudis were displeased that the U.S. backed off threats of military strikes against Syria in response to its alleged use of chemical weapons. In Egypt, Washington has been critical of the military after it toppled President Mohammed Morsi, while Saudi Arabia has strongly backed the coup, giving billions of dollars to the new army-backed government. Saudi Arabia's reversal surprised U.N. diplomats and officials who had just welcomed the kingdom to a two-year term on the U.N.'s most powerful body for the first time.
A U.N. expert on Friday called on the United States to reveal the number of civilians it believes have been killed by American drone strikes targeting Islamic militants. U.N. Special Rapporteur Ben Emmerson said that preliminary information gathered for a new report indicated more than 450 civilians may have been killed by drone strikes in Pakistan, Afghanistan and Yemen, but more work needs to be done to confirm the figures. The U.S. provides very little public information about its drone program, especially in Pakistan and Yemen, where the CIA is involved in the attacks. "The single greatest obstacle to an evaluation of the civilian impact of drone strikes is lack of transparency, which makes it extremely difficult to assess claims of precision targeting objectively," said the report, which was released Friday. The lack of transparency "creates an accountability vacuum and affects the ability of victims to seek redress." The U.S. and other countries that use drones, such as Israel and the United Kingdom, have an obligation to investigate reported civilian casualties and clarify their legal justifications for the attacks, the report said. Emmerson said he did not believe the U.S. could use national security considerations to justify withholding civilian casualty data.
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Graffiti by Banksy draws attention in New York City. He sold artwork for $60 at a secret booth last week.
Banksy: I sold original artwork for $60 in NYC Banksy, the British graffiti artist causing a sensation in New York City, said he sold a few of his artworks for up to $60 apiece, far below the thousands they typically fetch. Banksy wrote on his website that he had set up a stall in Central Park Oct. 12 with original signed works. But the secretive artist warned Sunday: "That stall will not be there again today." The website features a photo and video of the pop-up stall with a sign that read: "Spray Art. $60." Eight people over the course of the day are seen buying the works and getting a hug, a peck on the cheek or a handshake after a purchase from an
elderly man working the stall. It is not clear who the man is. Banksy refuses to give his real name. The total take for the day was $420, according to the website. It said one man from Chicago bought four works because he was decorating his new home and needed something for the walls. One woman bought two small canvases for her children but only after negotiating a 50 percent discount, the website said. Banksy's work has been turning up on the city's streets and all over social media in recent weeks.
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Congress votes to end shutdown, avoid U.S. default By David Espo The Associated Press
Up against a deadline, Congress passed and sent a waiting President Barack Obama legislation late Wednesday night to avoid a threatened national default and end the 16-day partial government shutdown, the culmination of an epic political drama that placed the U.S. economy at risk. The Senate voted first, a bipartisan 81-18 at midevening. That cleared the way for a final 285-144 vote in the Republicancontrolled House about two hours later on the bill, which hewed strictly to the terms Obama laid down when the twin crises erupted more than three weeks ago. The legislation would permit the Treasury to borrow normally through Feb. 7 or perhaps a month longer, and fund the government through Jan. 15. More than 2 million federal workers would be paid — those who had remained on the job and those who had been furloughed. After the Senate approved the measure, Obama hailed the vote and quickly signed the bill early Thursday. "We'll begin reopening our government immediately,
and we can begin to lift this cloud of uncertainty from our businesses and the American people," he said. The stock market surged higher at the prospect of an end to the crisis that also had threatened to shake confidence in the U.S. economy overseas. Republicans conceded defeat after a long struggle. "We fought the good fight. We just didn't win," conceded House Speaker John Boehner as lawmakers lined up to vote on a bill that includes nothing for GOP lawmakers who had demand to eradicate or scale back Obama's signature health care overhaul. "The compromise we reached will provide our economy with the stability it desperately needs," said Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, declaring that the nation "came to the brink of disaster" before sealing an agreement. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell, who negotiated the deal with Reid, emphasized that it preserved a round of spending cuts negotiated two years ago with Obama and Democrats. As a result, he said, "government spending has declined for two years in a row" for the first time
since the Korean War. "And we're not going back on this agreement," he added. Only a temporary truce, the measure set a time frame of early this winter for the next likely clash between Obama and the Republicans over spending and borrowing. But for now, government was lurching back to life. After Obama signed the bill, Sylvia Mathews Burwell, director of the Office of Management and Budget, issued a memorandum ordering department heads to "open offices in a prompt and orderly manner." "All employees who were on furlough due to the absence of appropriations may now return to work," Burwell said. After weeks of gridlock, the measure had support from the White House, most if not all Democrats in Congress and many Republicans fearful of the economic impact of a default. Boehner and the rest of the top GOP leadership told their rank and file in advance they would vote for the measure. In the end, Republicans split 144 against and 87 in favor. All 198 voting Democrats were supporters.
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Opinions Sainthood for Pope John Paul II well deserved By Jaclyn Jensen
Quick glance at Pope John Paul II's life
Contributing Writer
When Pope John Paul died April 2, 2005, the world revered his life. The United States lowered flags to half-staff. China – a country whose population is nearly half atheist – sent condolences. Leaders from Palestine and Israel thanked his contributions. A polyglot who spoke eight languages and travelled to over 100 countries, Pope John Paul II and his 600,000 air miles literally reached the span of the globe. “He was able to attract even people who were not Catholic and who were not Christian,” Dr. Emanuele Colombo, DePaul Assistant Professor of Catholic Studies, said. “He was a very young papacy. He started very young so for a certain generation, he was ‘The Pope.’” Serving as the second longest Pope in history from 1978 to 2005, John Paul II attracted many followers. When he died, crowds shouted, “Santo Subito!” which roughly translates to “Make him a saint immediately!” Just eight years after his passing, the crowd’s wish was granted Sept. 30 when Pope Francis announced that the canonization for Popes John Paul II and John XXIII will occur April 24, 2014, after which they will officially achieve sainthood. According to the New York Times, the dual canonization is meant to unite the Catholic Church. Normally, the climb to sainthood is a four-step ladder. Once a candidate is nominated for the first step and the title “Servant of God,” a bishop determines if a nominee is a viable canonization candidate. Once heroic virtue is determined by the Vatican’s Congregation of the Causes of Saints, the candidate has achieved the second step and becomes “Venerable.” Pope John Paul II reached the third step of beatification (the Latin title for “blessed”) once his first posthumous miracle was approved after the required five-year interim after death. According to U.S. News, his first miracle occurred only months after his death when a French nun who was struggling with Parkinson’s – a condition that was shared with Pope John Paul
1920 – Born on May 18 as Karol Józef Wojtyła in Wadowice, Poland 1942 – Enters secret seminary in Krakow during Nazi occupation 1946 – Ordained as a priest 1967 – Named a cardinal of the Catholic Church 1978 – Elected as Pope John Paul II. 1979 – Revisits Poland as pope. Helps to inspire Solidarity movement, which led to nonviolent resistance of Communist control
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This statue of Pope John Paul II in Sorrento, Italy, was unveiled when he was beatified in 2011. He has been well commemorated since his death in 2005. II – prayed to the pontiff at night. In the morning, she “leapt out of bed.” The second miracle occurred in 2011 after the family of Alejandro Vargas Roman prayed to the shrine of John Paul II to cure her of a brain aneurism. Later, without scientific explanation, it disappeared. With the completion of the second miracle, the road to canonization and sainthood was now open. Living in Poland during World War II and the Communist Regime, Pope John Paul II witnessed religious oppression in both the Jewish and Catholic faiths. During his papacy, he sought for global tolerance and yearned to communicate with people of different cultures. He was arguably the first globetrotting pope, and
during his numerous travels he prioritized world peace and the assistance of the marginalized and the oppressed. “(Pope John Paul II) had such a global impact,” Mark Laboe, Depaul Associate Vice President for University Ministry, said. “He didn’t play a role as a politician nor as a revolutionary nor as a global business person, which are all ways to change the world. (Rather), he did it from the perspective of faith – a belief in the dignity of human people.” Sainthood for Pope John Paul II is well justified, and the final announcement of his upcoming canonization reflects a long life devoted to service and generosity to humanity.
1981 – Severely wounded in assassination attempt. John Paul II eventually pardons the assassin 1985 – Denounces South African apartheid in a speech 1996 – Demands a world ban on nuclear testing, landmines 2001 – Becomes first pope to visit a mosque 2003 – Pleads U.S. to avoid war in Iraq 2005 – Dies April 2 at 84 years old
High schools failing to teach necessary skills By Brendan O'Brien Contributing Writer
High school is a very important step for all college students, where students learn the essential building blocks of how to become well prepared for college. Arguably the most important skill to have is the ability to write strong essays and formal papers, which is an ability that will be used not only in college, but also for future job opportunities and internships. However, are students really being prepared well for the endless assault of papers that they will face in college? In a word: "No". High school students are not being prepared
enough for college or the real world. Instead, students are only being instructed how to do well on the ACT, SAT and other standardized tests, not how to craft strong papers. An article on The Hechinger Report has stated that ACT scores have dropped to their lowest average composite scores in almost eight years, 20.9. This is different from a year earlier, as the average composite score was a 21.1. This forced the ACT to change its benchmarks in its reading (up one point to 22) and science (down one point to 23) sections in order to meet more accurate expectations for performance in college. Even so, only 26 percent of all
students were able to meet the benchmarks in all four categories of the ACT. Even more importantly, there is a flaw to altering the benchmarks to a section in the ACT. If a section were to be lowered, there would be the issue of students being even less prepared for college. Colleges do not change their entire curriculum. If the ACT lowers its benchmarks for testing, it will decrease the likelihood of a high school student being truly prepared for college. Jaime Bochantin, a DePaul communications professor, gives her thoughts on this topic. “I completely agree that High School does not prepare
students enough for college,” she said. “Public schools are failing at (teaching students to adapt to college) and it’s a huge disservice to the students.” Ultimately, even though a high school student may be fully eligible to attend college, they may not be able to keep up with the vigor of their coursework. A study on highereducation.org stated that almost 60 percent of high school students who attend a four year college need to take remedial classes – many of which do not count for credit – or seek more help in subjects that are extremely difficult to them. High schools’ narrow focus on standardized test success leaves many students bereft of even
some of the basic knowledge that is expected. It is important that high schools focus more on giving students valuable skills for success in college rather than focus on standardized tests. While the ACT and SAT can measure how much someone knows about a subject, it does not really tell students if they are ready for college or not. I feel that this has become a serious issue for many high schools. In order to actually prepare students for college, teachers should focus more on giving skills that prepare students for college instead of merely teaching them how to do well on standardized testing.
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What a trip – War on Drugs far from over By David Byrnes Contributing Writer
The Illinois legislature passed a bill this past summer that, starting in January, will allow for the legal sale of medical marijuana to patients suffering from chronic and fatal ailments. Hoo–ray. Now, even ignoring for a moment that this new medical marijuana program is only a four-year experimental run and that, according to the Illinois General Assembly’s website, cannabis will only be made available to people with the most fatal or chronic of diseases, it wouldn’t be right to call this a victory against unfair drug legislation. Why? Because some really important drugs are still illegal. LSD or “Acid,” Ecstasy, Psilocybin Mushrooms, Mescaline and a whole slew of other substances that constitute the “psychedelic” class of drugs are still listed as Schedule 1 Drugs (the most illegal) by the Drug Enforcement Administration and Food and Drug Administration. A close look at these substances’ effects and uses leaves one thinking, “Why?” A simple Wikipedia trawl on the subject of psychedelics, never mind the numerous institutions that have experimented with the drugs over the past six decades, reports on their high potential for psychotherapeutic use, incredibly low toxicity relative to dose, and a potential for physical and psychological dependence no greater than caffeine. LSD has been strongly linked to treatment for alcoholism, endof-life anxiety, cluster headaches (a severe form of migraines) and depression by the Journal of Psychopharmacology, the Norwegian University of Science and Technology and UC Berkeley. Similarly, in a 2009 study conducted by Johns Hopkins
University, scientists found a direct link between psychedelic mushroom use and increases in creativity, openness and empathy. Yet, since the 1970 Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of the Nixon Administration, possession of any of these substances has been punishable with penalties that in Illinois exceed certain classes of sexual assault. Even the aforementioned studies are somewhat novel, given that the FDA forcibly discontinued most research into the substances in 1970. Here we have a class of substances that science has said is by and large a good thing, or at the very least worth researching. But then the government pulls science’s shirt over its head and forbids research on the topic. It may very well be that Ecstasy sparks terrible genetic mutations that will cause anyone who uses it to have horribly deformed children. But no one will ever know because hardly anyone is allowed to study it. The FDA Public Affairs office, when contacted, claims this is because of psychedelics’ “high potential for profound adverse psychological reactions, abuse, and dependence.” Yet startlingly absent from any of their public records are the studies informing that conclusion. The DEA’s online records are even starker. There are whole pages of documents detailing punishment for possession and sale, but not one that explains why those documents need exist. Even their public relations office only makes vague reference to “studies carried out by a number of researchers in the 1950s and ‘60s.” One can only hope they’re not referring to the CIA’s MKUltra initiative – a program that, by the US Supreme Court’s ruling in the 1985 CIA v Sims case, was illegally concerned with "the
research and development of chemical, biological, and radiological materials capable of employment in clandestine operations to control human behavior." That’s a fancy way of saying they were experimenting with mind control. Or maybe they’re referring to the 1953-54 British Military experiments demonstrating that LSD made soldiers unable to follow orders and unwilling to fight. If all this sounds like the rantings of a conspiracy theorist loon, it’s because – at least in part – it is. But for once the loons have it. Some of these drugs have been illegal for almost 43 years now, and for no readily apparent reason. Much like marijuana, these substances were condemned whilst they were associated with a widespread counterculture and in the midst of a controversial war. Much like marijuana, government programs are explicitly dedicated to their prohibition and cultural discrediting. Unlike marijuana, there is absolutely zero movement on making these drugs legal, and possibly just as little on making them available for study. And that’s sad. In a society where
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Illinois crime incarceration comparisons, first offens Criminal Sexual Assault Mandatory 4-15 years incarceration Aggravated Battery Mandatory $25,000 fine and/or 1-6 year incarceration Vehicular Hijacking Mandatory 4-15 years incarceration. LSD Possession, 15-100 grams Mandatory 6-30 years incarceration poisons like tobacco, alcohol, caffeine, codeine and opiates are all readily available and culturally acceptable – even encouraged – a genus of a drug that has the potential to change lives for the better is so demonized that most people are taught to be terrified of it. Everyone has a story of that friend of a friend of a friend who went permanently insane from mushrooms, despite psilocybin’s primary effects only lasting about eight hours according
to the John Hopkins study. Everyone thinks that LSD is only used by hippies and failures, despite advocacy from such figures as Steve Jobs, Aldous Huxley, Francis Crick and Hunter S. Thompson. So yes, marijuana may be slowly on its way to wide-scale legalization and acceptance. However, until other psychedelics are likewise accepted, the fight against the War on Drugs will be far from won.
DePaul's liberal bias comes with the territory By Rachel Dick Contributing Writer
In last week’s DePaulia article, “Blue and Red: Political balance needed at DePaul,” it was suggested that DePaul might have a liberal bias and that the voices of the more moderate or conservative are being stifled. However, in an article published on website Inside Higher Ed, Sylvia Hurtado, president of education at UCLA and director of the Higher Education research institute, has said that, contrary to that belief, a series of studies showed no evidence that any left-leaning faculty members were swaying the political ideals of students. The liberal leaning policies of DePaul most likely have something to do with its location in the middle of a central city.
Last week’s article made the assertion that Chicago is “a liberal beacon of American politics”; supporting this assertion, a website called The Atlantic Cities has proven the long held belief that in urban areas, the population tends to lean more to the left. As for the point that the city of Chicago has not had a Republican mayor since 1931, that much is certainly true. However, as said before, most major cities in the U.S. tend to lean more to the left. This is not only true for northern cities like New York; some states like North Carolina played a huge role in re-electing Chicago’s own President Barack Obama, famous for his highly liberal stance. But why are major cities, and the universities within them, more left leaning? The answer could be due to the high density of people, or due to
the broader opportunities for higher education that exist in cities like these, according to The Atlantic Cities. They also found that people who work in creative, liberal arts-related careers – of which there are far more in urban areas – almost always lean to the liberal side. DePaul itself, liberal as it is, is a Catholic university. According to the Inside Higher Ed website, professors who teach at private four-year Catholic schools are, on average, 48 percent liberal, 30.7 percent moderate, and 13.3 percent conservative. Only 7.8 percent admitted to leaning to the far left. These numbers, while certainly suggesting a more liberal stance, arguably prove to us that neither the far left nor the far right are dominating, with the far right at 0.3 percent. In addition, DePaul also has organizations like DePaul Young
Republicans where conservative students can gather to share their views. Is DePaul liberal? Absolutely. But its liberal stance is merely reflecting the views of the surrounding city, like any college. A college in rural Alabama, such as University of Alabama or Auburn University, would almost definitely be highly conservative. Although the conservative population of DePaul is not as high as it would be in a more suburban or rural area, that does not mean it is not present. In addition, there certainly aren’t many major obstacles to prevent this conservative population from fairly expressing their opinions. Liberal or conservative, the focus of college is to learn to get along with people with different political values than ours.
The opinions in this section do not necessarily reflect those of The DePaulia staff.
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Focus
MAJOR MASQUERADE
Stick with what you know for a costume this Halloween
If you’re feeling particularly low on cash this Halloween season, DIY costume making is the way to go. There’s no need to shell out 80 bucks for a poorly made witch, ghost or scandalous pirate costume that you will likely wear once, so why not get creative and crafty this year? When crafting a DIY Halloween costume, the best rule to keep in mind is to stick with what you know. For many of us, what we know is based on our identities as students and as pop culture fanatics. To find that perfect costume, consider choosing a character from a popular TV show or movie that relates to your respective major, proving how much you know on the screen and off the screen. Whether you’re majoring in finance, history or biology, a creative DIY costume awaits. By Liz Howell Contributing Writer
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LEFT: With all the hype surrounding her royal baby Prince George, Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, has established a presence in pop culture and inspired elegant costumes. Dressing as royalty is always a winner. RIGHT Miley Cyrus’s still-talked-about VMA performance has earned her headlines, fans and haters, and there’s no doubt that on Halloween she’ll earn countless imitators as well.
College of Science and Health A One of the most gripping shows in television history, “Breaking Bad” is a top contender for a hilarious male costume. Walter White, also known as the infamous Heisenberg, is the show’s main character.
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What you’ll need: To dress up as this talented chemist-turned-meth-cooker, you won’t need anything but white boxer briefs, a green apron and a pair of socks and shoes for an easy-to-make costume. Finish the look off with a fake mustache and a pair of glasses. Optional extras: Blue rock candy as pretend meth and a bright yellow hazmat suit in case it’s cold outside.
College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences B Just because you’re a history student doesn’t mean you have to dress as an expresident or a settler in tacky colonial garb. Instead dress up as the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, and you’ll likely be mobbed for pictures on Halloween night. What you’ll need: Assuming you already have a decent collection of preppy dresses in your closet, this costume shouldn’t be difficult to pull off. Grab an already styled chestnut-brown wig from a secondhand store, some fake pearls, a pair of 2- to 3-inch heels and you’ll be styling like a royal. Optional extras: A baby doll you’ve christened Prince George or a copy of Time magazine, which named her one of “The 100 Most Influential People in the World” this year.
School of Music C Channeling America’s most raunchy pop star is easier than you think, music majors. Say whatever you want about Miley Cyrus, but she knows how to draw a crowd and here’s how you can, too. To embody this risqué pop star, it’s all about your attitude. What you’ll need: Dress in your skimpiest lingerie and twerk the night away. Consider strapping a large teddy bear to your back, and don’t forget Miley’s signature tonguewag. Optional extras: A picture of Hannah Montana, so you can make an attention-grabbing entrance and tear it up in front of everyone. Miley’s only living the best of one world now.
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The Theatre School G If you’re wondering how you, the modern man with limited funds but plenty of charm, can achieve the classic Gatsbian look, you’re in luck. If you pull it off the dapper look right, you might even win over your Daisy Buchanan by the end of the night. What you’ll need: Iron a button-up shirt and a pair of slacks to a crisp and shine your nicest pair of shoes. Purchase a fake mustache and a flat cap, and borrow your grandpa’s walking cane for the night. Don’t forget to slick your hair back with gel.
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Optional extras: There would be no Jay Gatsby without Daisy, so convince a friend or significant other to don a flapper-like dress, elbow-length white gloves, a feather boa, a glimmering headpiece and plenty of pearls. With Daisy by your side, you’ll be likely to turn heads all night.
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With the buzz surrounding the Sept. 17 release of “Grand Theft Auto 5,” it’s no doubt that dressing as one of the game’s bank robbing characters will be a hit among your computer game developing peers.
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What you’ll need: To dress as the mentally unstable ex-pilot and former bank robber Trevor Philips, pair a white v-neck cotton shirt with navy work pants. Top it off with a pair of dark brown utility boots and a wooden baseball bat, and you’ll look like the infamous trailer park star in no time. Optional extras: A friend to dress as Phillips' partner in crime, Michael De Santa, a rich and unhappy bank robber. Also, bring a good attitude, as dressing as these violent characters may cause controversy. MAX KLEINER | THE DEPAULIA
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It’s never too soon to dress up as an infamous athlete who recently tarnished his or her career forever. Seven-time Tour de France winner and long time doper Lance Armstrong would make a humorously unconventional Halloween costume for any athlete this year.
For an ironic twist on the impeccable work ethic you most likely possess, why not dress as “Workaholics” star Blake Henderson? This character is a recent college dropout with the ambition of a fly and a tendency to not take his work seriously.
What you’ll need: Armstrong’s signature look is an all-yellow ensemble topped off with a few key accessories. Purchase cheap yellow spandex shorts and a tee and wear your bicycle helmet, sunglasses and the multiple Livestrong bracelets you used to wear. Optional extras: Bring your whole bicycle if you plan on party hopping. It’ll be a quick way to get around and will only complement your costume.
What you’ll need: To get Henderson’s underachiever look, you’ll need to rock a messy short-sleeved button-up with khaki pants and an incorrectly knotted tie. Purchase a curly ginger wig and matching mustache. Optional extras: A furry brown coat with a grizzly bear’s head for the hood, which made a memorable first appearance in the second episode.
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Arts & Life
90 years in the making
Disney Archives exhibit opens at Museum of Science and Industry to much fanfare By Mike Horky Contributing Writer
On Wednesday, Disney celebrated its 90th anniversary, which would be as fitting a time as ever to unveil the newest exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry: a celebration of Chicago native Walt Disney and his ever-growing legacy. The Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives features a more than 300-piece collection of Disney memorabilia from the past 90 years, some of which have never been viewed by the public eye. It reveals the innovation and creativity Disney put into his animations, theme parks and everything in between. “We wanted to celebrate Disney and the innovations he shared with us,” David Woody, director of design and exhibition development for the museum, said. “It’s meant to showcase his success despite humble beginnings…to inspire others to do the same.” The exhibit chronicles Disney’s career, using actual desks and tools he used, as well as animation cells, interactive videos and models to showcase every contribution he made and what is to come for the company. Nicholas Vega, the manager of collections and exhibits for the Disney archive said, “We’re telling a story of progress… where Disney was, where we are now, and where we’re going.” He mentioned Disney’s recent
acquiring of both Marvel and Lucasfilm, saying they’re trying to incorporate those as well. In addition to showcasing Disney as an animator, the exhibit also leaves room to celebrate his creations. From Mickey Mouse, who made a special appearance at the opening, to the costumes of Disney’s live action films and the recent advances in the company’s 3D animation, the exhibit features a plethora of culturally significant items synonymous with the corporation. Notable items included the storybook used in the beginning of “Snow White,” Mary Poppins’ suitcase and umbrella and the awards presented to Disney. It even features the multiplane camera Disney used to create depth in his features, a tool that has paved the way for the animation we see today. Children who visit the exhibit will also get the chance to learn how to draw the characters Disney brought to life. Interactive tablets and sound booths reveal the animation process (both traditional and 3D), fitting into the science and industry the museum advertises. “We want people to remember Disney as a man and an innovator. We’re here to showcase him and tell his great story,” Woody said. The exhibit is a fitting homage to an animation and industry icon. It remains open until May 4.
1923 Walt forms Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio with his brother Roy. 1928 Mickey Mouse appears for the first time in Disney's first sound film, "Steamboat Willie." 1937 Disney's first feature length animation, "Snow White and the Seven Dwarves," premieres, becoming the highest-grossing film of that time. 1954 Disney produces its first television series, "Disneyland," which he used to unveil his concept for the theme park of the same name. 1966 Walt Disney dies of complications from lung cancer. His brother Roy takes over as chairman and CEO. 1971 Walt Disney World opens in Florida. Roy dies of a stroke later that year. 1994 "The Lion King" is released, along with a string of successful feature films.
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Exhibits within the Disney archive at the Museum of Science and Industry, which will remain open until May 4, 2014
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The opening of the Treasures of Walt Disney exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry, which chronicles Walt Disney's career with the company.
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Arts Club of Chicago caters to pros, novices
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Left, the main lobby of the Arts Club of Chicago. Right, a photo of the same lobby from an earlier time. The Arts Club encourages patrons to dress in 1920s garb for one exhibit.
By Nicole Cash Contributing Writer
If you feel you’ve been to all the top art venues in Chicago, think again. Although the Museum of Contemporary Art, the Art Institute, the Chicago Cultural Center and even DePaul’s own art museum are all great art venues, the Arts Club of Chicago is understated, sophisticated and yet offers its exhibitions free to the public. The Club, which has been around since 1916, offers visitors exhibits focusing on international and upcoming artists, and other artists already initiated and recognized in the art scene. According to artsclubchicago. org, the club’s main goal is "to
encourage higher standards of art, maintain galleries for that purpose, and to promote the mutual acquaintance of art lovers and art workers." The Arts Club has certainly done so. By creating a membership option for those interested, the Club has continually provided phenomenal art specifically for those with a true admiration for art and the art world. Membership degrees include Professional (for engaged, working artists), Curator & Academic (for exhibition professors or curators), Director (for art administrators), Architect & Designer (for any type of designers or architects), and Patron (for nonprofessionals interested in the arts). Membership privileges include
access to the dining room, private events, cocktail and tea parties. Aside from the membership option, exhibitions are open for free to the public Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Exhibitions in more recent years offered a variety of artists, such as Andy Warhol, Maya Lin, Chris Ofili, Elizabeth Murray, Janice Kerbel and Meredyth Sparks – just to name a few. The Arts Club website gives an extensive list of artists featured from 1916, the opening year, to 2013. The current featured exhibition displays the art of Josiah McElheny, an artist renowned for his prestige in glass blowing and sculpting. The Club’s exhibition on McElheny is entitled “Two
Clubs,” and showcases two of his works: his film “The Light Club of Vizcaya: A Women's Picture” (2012), and his recent installation The Club for Modern Fashions (2013). The Club for Modern Fashions is a small room with glass walls, placed in the middle of the main room. Patrons are encouraged to dress up in 1920s clothing and enter the room, where there is more modern furniture, magazines and playing cards. The exhibit focuses on modernism, with the furniture and sleek look of the glass walls. McElheny combines this theme with the older feel of the 1920s for a unique experience. The performances take place Tuesday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30
p.m., and afterwards, participants can enjoy complimentary lunch and drinks. If interested, sign up at http://mcelhenyvolunteers. setmore.com. The current exhibit also features a number of movie posters for “The Light Club of Vizcaya: A Women's Picture,” and regular showings of the 30-minute film. There is also a row of black and white photographs of people in the glass room, and a large, wall-sized print of visitors dressed in 1920s clothing walking up and down the giant staircase located in the building. The Arts Club of Chicago is located at 201 E. Ontario St., a short walk from the Grand redline stop. McElheny’s exhibit will be on display through Dec. 13.
Chicago Film Fest:
'Stranger' a must-see By Kevin Clemenza Contributing Writer
To an American audience, French films are known to be serious with touches of dark humor. Alain Guiraduie’s “Stranger by the Lake” succeeds in exploiting the art of French cinema through raunchy scenes, static shots and the themes of love and desire. The film won the best directing prize at the Cannes International Film Festival this past spring. Franck (the main character) is a gay man who lives near a beautiful lake in a mountainous valley. The film is shot entirely at the lake and the surrounding woods. The lake area is known as a gay cruising spot and serves as a metaphor for sexual meditation / liberation and a solitude for personal reflection. Franck frequents the lake and falls for a man named Michel. He obsesses over Michel and follows him everywhere in this secluded area. One evening, he sees Michel commit a repulsive act, but this act only intensifies his yearning for him. Franck is attracted to this mysterious yet
dangerous individual. The interaction between Michel and Franck shows the true characteristics of each character. It is obvious Franck is searching for a partner while Michel is just cruising the area, but still has a fascination with Franck (which could be attributed to Franck’s submissive character). Another interesting character the director includes is Eric, a pudgy man in his 40s who just sits by the lake and stares blankly at the water. When Franck arrives at the lake every day, he always sits next to Eric first. Franck and Eric’s interactions bring up the theme of homosexuality. Eric is confused by the experimental nature of gays and would rather find solace in one individual. He brings up his frustrations with Franck who casually listens, but doesn’t really open up about himself personally. The actions of these two individuals epitomize the different lifestyles of gay individuals. Even though these individuals are gay, they contain a different set of morals and outlooks on life. Eric’s character defies the gay stereotype that every gay man is
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Pierre Deladonchamps and Christophe Paou star in the film "Stranger by the Lake." essentially just looking for a hookup and that there is a sense of longing for love in every person. The film is shot in a simplistic fashion. Most shots are static shots (the camera does not move or pan) with little or no background music. Furthermore, the whole entire movie is set on the lake and surrounding woods. The simplistic nature
of the film only facilitates the audience’s connection with the characters. Overall, the film is an exceptional piece of French cinema. Any film connoisseur should definitely consider this piece. Despite the raunchy nature of the film, there are plenty of serious examinations of the characters and the meaning of life.
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CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: A "hunter" from the Fear Haunted House at Navy Pier, The Hull House on the Chicago Supernatural Tour, a character from the Statesville Haunted Prison in Crest Hill, IL. "Creepy Cathy" at the Cicero Hall of Horrors. Photo courtesy of CICERO HALL OF HORROR
IF YOU'VE GOT IT, HAUNT IT By Gabby Mikiewicz Contributing Writer
If you and your friends are looking for something especially scary this Halloween, consider taking a trip to one or more of the many hauntings found in Chicago. The possibilities are endless, so we’ve compiled a list of the closest and the best places that we suggest you visit. Make sure to check the websites of all of the haunted houses for up-to-date schedules, as they change day-byday. Most of the haunted houses offer group discounts and these are a few places that are available to students without a car who can utilize public transportation: Saint Pascal’s Haunted House is located in the catacombs of Saint Pascal Church. According to their website, it’s been a place “that has harbored the undead and jailed the damned - a place that was never intended being unearthed by mortal men.” If you want to take public transportation, you can take the Red Line to Sheridan, and then take the 80 bus west on Irving Park. It’s located at 6143 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL. They’re offering a $5 admission night on Thursday, Oct. 24. Disturbia: Torment of Fears will terrorize you with everything you’re afraid of. Not only do they
have a haunted house, but the newest addition is the Cabin in the Woods, where you experience “the horror of your very own chainsaw massacre.” You can take the Green or Pink line to Morgan/ Lake to get there. Located at 880 W. Lake St.
night.” The theme of this haunted house is The Captain and his creepy captured beasts. “The ‘beasts’ are locked up in cages and they’re terrifying - zombies, evil clowns, and more. They’re trying to get out and you’re trying to survive. It’s great,” Alexander Haddad, a sophomore, said. It’s $20 for a general admission pass or $25 for a past-pass.
The Cicero Hall of Horrors has 32 rooms of “pure terror” located in the old town hall and police station. New for this year, it also has a Psych Ward Basement. The Town of Cicero hosts this haunted house. Admission is $15 for everyone 14 years and older. Located at 4937 W 25th St in Cicero, IL. You can take the Pink Line to Cicero-Cermak and walk a few blocks south to get there. 13 Terrors: Haunted House at Theater on the Lake is right on Lake Michigan, in what used to be a sanitarium. The house features a spinning vortex, a mirror maze, creepy clowns and more. There’s free parking on Cannon just north of Fullerton. Located at 2401 N. Lake Shore Drive. “My experience at 13 Terrors was definitely enjoyable. They use a variety of scare tactics to appeal to different people's fears, such as clowns, gore and the supernatural,” Maddy Bourque, a sophomore, said. “Overall, it wasn't the scariest haunted house I've been to, but it was still worth the visit.”
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Chicago Supernatural Tour: Halloween Special Edition is a spooky bus tour that takes you to haunted areas from Chicago’s rich history. This Halloween boasts special guest Michael Esposito, a world-renowned EVP researcher. Other tours around Chicago’s haunted areas are available, but the Halloween edition is Saturday, Oct. 24 from 6-11p.m. The tour is
$55 per person and includes full transportation, Halloween afterparty entry, food at Chet’s and scares for days. The ride is also BYOB. The Fear Haunted House at Navy Pier offers fun, kid-friendly, low-scare events during the day, and then turns into an “aggressive adult-themed haunted house at
Statesville Haunted Prison and City of the Dead (Crest Hill, IL) is probably one of the most famous haunted houses around the Chicago area. It is set in a prison that’s still being used, but don’t worry - real prisoners won’t be chasing you around. Within the Haunted Prison section, the prisoners are out of control and out to get you, and you have to find your way through 23 maximum security cells. The City of the Dead comes after you make it out of Statesville Prison, and is a climb down into the caves and mine shafts of past inmates. If you want another treat after, you can pay an extra $5 for 12 paint balls and one shot gun to use against charging zombies. Entrance to both the City of the Dead and the Haunted Prison is $30, but individual tickets are available. Visit depauliaonline.com for more spooky-scary haunts for your Halloween weekend.
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Local artists find home at Fulton Street
An overhead view of the Fulton Street Collective's space, available for artists to rent out for a workspace as well as displaying their work.
By Parker Asmann Contributing Writer
Aspiring artists and creative thinkers have notoriously struggled to find space that is affordable and reasonable enough in size to help pursue their passions. Thankfully, the hard work being put forth by the Fulton Street Collective over the past decade has provided a stepping-stone for the development of the artistic community. “All artists need four basic things to succeed: a place to work and showcase their work, opportunities, ongoing education, and a community to flourish in,” Joe Lanasa, one of the collective’s founders, said. With high hopes of transforming that dream into a reality, singer-songwriters Anna Fermin and Lanasa founded the collective in 2002 out of a small rehearsal room in the back corner of a print shop business. Since then, that small corner has transformed into a 10,000 square foot haven for ambitious artists to come, rent and utilize the space available. In addition to the vast amount of working room, the collective has also developed a gallery exhibition space to showcase the work of many up and coming and established artists situated in the Chicagoland area. On the surface onlookers might have developed the belief that this artistic center was nothing more than just that; however, the mission behind the vision of the founders has extended far past just providing space. It’s not necessary to look any further than the mission statement that was established by the founders to see the true driving force behind the creation of this co-op. “Through private and shared studios, exhibition space, diverse public programs and performances, FSC creates an environment that incubates artistic vision and provides access to necessary tools and resources to help artists thrive,” Lanasa said.
The Fulton Street Collective announced plans to hold their annual fall open house last weekend Oct. 19, located at 2000 W. Fulton St., at the corner of Damen Avenue and Fulton Street. Contrary to past events, this open house is officially a represented party of the Chicago Artist’s Month (CAM). The CAM was presented by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and is utilized to showcase the many talents of Chicago based artists through several different curated and non-juried events and programs. If you find yourself wondering how to get involved with something as special as this, the answer can be found for as little as $10 a month. In accordance with its flexibility towards offering artists with the space and time desired, the Fulton Street Collective offers private and shared studio spaces, on top of diverse classes, workshops, lectures and seminars used to develop the artists involved completely and to their full potential. Accommodating the needs of the artists has remained a top goal for the leaders heading the collective. “We’ve been trying to form relationships with the surrounding universities that have art programs such as DePaul, Columbia and SAIC (School of the Art Institute of Chicago),” Lanasa explained. Whether looking to become fully engulfed into the artistic community that surrounds the city of Chicago or just trying to get your feet wet, the Fulton Street Collective has developed a plan to offer unique, affordable opportunities for all skill levels of artists. This thriving community of up and coming as well as established creative professionals has the ability to transform once lofty dreams into a reality. “It’s my contribution to the world, to surround yourself with all of these creative artists is really enjoyable, it’s the least I could do.”
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ABOVE: Joe Lanasa, one of the founders of the Fulton Street Collective. BELOW: A featured gallery inside the Collective.
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Arts education for all at LillStreet Arts Center
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The Lillstreet Arts Center, located at the corner of Ravenswood and Montrose Avenues, offers classes for children and adults in painting, ceramics, and more.
By Meghan Salvon Contributing Writer
October is Chicago Artists Month, and this week will feature the Lillstreet Art Center. Established in 1975, Lillstreet Art Center offers an artist residency program, a gallery, a studio space, an outreach program and classes in all types of art, such as “ceramics, metalsmithing/ jewelry, painting/drawing, printmaking, textiles, glass, and digital arts/ photography,” according to their website. They have classes for first-time artists, young children, and anyone in between. People can even book parties and other events there. The Lillstreet residency program is made up of young artists who decided to dedicate even more time to teach kids and adults outside of the classroom on an individual basis. According to their mission statement, this “is meant to help bolster the vitality of the student community and create relationships with the students.” The repertoire of artists obviously changes, but all are highly specialized and qualified, earning a BFA or MFA in their respective fields. As for the 2012-2013 year, the Ceramics/Handbuilding resident is Joanna Pike, Ceramics/Wheelthrowing is Erik Zohn, Digital Arts is Garrett Baumer, Kidstreet is Alice Costas, Metalsmithing is Heejin Hwang, Painting/Drawing is Gwendolyn Zabicki, and Textiles is Paige Fetchen. The general classes range in variety and difficulty level. Classes are not the only appeal of this school, though. The community outreach, or ArtReach, has been going on since about 1989. This “has been the non-profit sister organization to the Lillstreet Art Center,” according to their mission. ArtReach “serve(s) populations that face economic, physical, cognitive or other barriers to art resources and art education … (and) include public art projects where participants create sculpture, mural and functional objects such as benches, planters and mixed
media installations of found objects.” Their archives detail some more specific projects that the volunteers have been working on since 2010. For example, in September, they finished painting a mural at Ravenswood Elementary School. As for the children’s classes, Kidstreet is designed for those between 18 months and 14 years old. These classes range from basic drawing to multimedia. They also have afterschool camps for kids between 9 and 12 years old. If someone’s child enjoys Lillstreet enough, they can even have a birthday party there. Other social gatherings are possible as well. Adult parties can be for birthdays, bachelorette parties, showers or just a night out. The party attendees can make jewelry, clay or do a custom screen-printing. If someone would like to spend the entire day at Lillstreet, he or she can get a group together and do a creative retreat day. The possibilities are numerous. If all this is not enough, there is also a program called Ignite at Lillstreet. Ignite is a program that, according to the website, “provides local and national businesses and professionals an opportunity to use art as a tool for inquiry.” Art can be a great way to bring people together. The collaborative effort and communication needed to create art is nearly identical to the collaborative effort and communication necessary for a business to run effectively. Plus, spending time together outside of work can strengthen connections between workers. Specific months that are dedicated to something are designed to get the general public thinking about different facets, and appreciate the impact, positive or negative, it has on the world. October is Chicago Artists Month, which means that October is dedicated to the artists of Chicago. However, these hard-working employees, volunteers and students at Lillstreet Art Center work at and appreciate art every day, not just for October. They all work incredibly hard, and should be recognized for what they do.
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Sound advice Music, games, classics on tap at Logan Hardware By Tara Riddlebarger Contributing Writer
We live in a digital age. We get practically everything from the Internet, including our music. Yet, there’s still something to be said for having a physical copy of all of the music you treasure most. Luckily, there are still places that exist for those of us that want to keep holding on to the tangible. Logan Hardware is a deliciously deceptive collection of sound located in the heart of Logan Square. The shop recently moved locations and the new store is just two blocks down from the original, at 2532 W. Fullerton. Don’t be fooled by the name, you won’t find any tools here but what you will find is a stellar selection of records, CDs, and cassettes. It’s the kind of place you can get lost in for hours without any sense of remorse. It’s also a space where music comes to life. There is a jukebox where you can play tunes while you peruse the stacks and also a turntable set up where you can listen to the records before you buy them. Logan Hardware makes buying music a fun and interactive experience in a world where record stores seem to be a dying breed. Logan Hardware’s record selection is not only affordable, but it’s also all encompassing. Genres range from metal, punk, rock, pop, dance, folk, country, hiphop — virtually anything you could think of. No matter what you are looking for, there’s something for everyone, including
featured sections for artists that come out of Chicago to show hometown pride. The store has a very whimsical feel and takes you back in time. The candy and nostalgic toys that the shop offers, in addition to the music, sets the atmosphere for an almost child like sense of adventure. If the music alone wasn’t enough to draw you in, Logan Hardware also has a secret vintage arcade full of classic games located in the back that is available for free to customers who make a purchase. Pick up some old-fashioned candy or toys from your childhood, and access to the arcade is all yours. The arcade features an assortment of pinball machine and '80s classics (Ms. Pacman, anyone?) that will keep you enraptured for hours on end. There is a lock with a passcode on the door and you enter the code on your receipt to gain entrance. There’s something about secret passcodes that make everything so much more fun. Logan Hardware isn’t only a place you can go if you want some new records. While they do provide a great compilation, the store has so much more to offer than that. From the used video games to the classic toys and arcade, this is a place for practically anyone who’s looking for some fun. Take a day, grab some friends and head down to Logan Square to check out all that this quirky little record store has to offer. Let yourself get lost in the music, beat all of your friends in Donkey Kong and be taken back to a time when things were just a little bit more simple.
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'Big Bang' won't fizzle anytime soon
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Characters old and new, along with the typically hilarious situations they find themselves in, continue to make "The Big Bang Theory" one of the most popular shows on air. By Meghan Salvon Contributing Writer
“The Big Bang Theory” has had a good seven season run, earning itself a dedicated and steadfast fan base. The escapades of the intelligent, awkward, yet endearing friends Leonard, Sheldon, Raj and Howard have, on basic principle, not changed much. They still get Chinese takeout nearly every episode, have some sort of conflict (usually between Raj and Howard, or Sheldon and Leonard, or Sheldon against the other three), and Penny somehow helps them resolve the issue. However, if that was all there were to the show, it would not have lasted seven seasons. The gang matured, albeit some more slowly than others. More characters were introduced, namely Howard’s nowwife Bernadette and Sheldon’s “girlfriend” Amy. Based on the first four episodes of season seven, the show will continue its strong streak. Season six left off with Leonard leaving on a research study at sea for Stephen Hawking, Penny and Sheldon missing him and Howard comforting Raj after his breakup with story-arc character Lucy. Season seven picks up soon after where the previous one left off, with Leonard at sea, returning in the second episode. Episode three could be seen as a “filler,” or unnecessary, episode, except for the fact that it explores some characters interacting as a duo that do not usually interact, when Raj creates a scavenger hunt for the group. Sheldon and Penny are paired up, which is a duo not unheard of, but still funny, with Sheldon sighing and rolling his eyes throughout the ordeal and Penny looking ready to strangle him. Amy and Howard make up another team, which leads to some funny scenes with the two bonding over their love of Neil Diamond by belting out the words to each other. A less-fortunate pair is Leonard and Bernadette, due to Bernadette’s drill-sergeant style yelling and cajoling, unexpected due to her size, although in past seasons she has shown an aggressive, even confrontational, side.
The latest episode focused more on the relationships of Penny and Leonard, and Amy and Sheldon. Leonard was playing the sympathy card, trying to maneuver favors and dates more to his liking. Of course, Penny finds out and predictably tries to lure him into a false sense of security, then brings his mother into the conversation. Meanwhile, Sheldon tries to get even with Amy after she ruins one of his favorite movies. This was where a lot of problems developed. Amy and Sheldon seemed to make a decent amount of progress towards the end of the previous season. Sheldon was learning to be more intimate with Amy, and he “[hasn’t] ruled out” a more intimate physical relationship. Now, he seems to have regressed to his condescending, oblivious self. Sheldon will not change overnight, but he needs to change some more to add something different to the show. These are the only characters who seem to have not developed as much. The other characters definitely have. Howard is no longer the nerdy, Jewish guy who lives with his mom and is obsessed with women. Now, he is (relatively) stablely married to Bernadette and they have their own house. Amy has come out of her shell as well, becoming more of an integral part of the group. Penny is still the sassy waitress and aspiring actress, but she is in a healthier relationship with Leonard and becoming more committed to the relationship. Raj has probably changed the most. He can now talk to Penny without the “help” of alcohol and even had a girlfriend. Unfortunately, they broke up, but he is learning more about himself and the opposite gender. The seventh season of the Big Bang Theory should be a success, seeing more development from these characters and seeing what happens next. Amy and Sheldon, hopefully, will explore their relationship a bit more, or at least Amy should stand up for herself. Also, Raj should keep up his confidence and meet more women. This is a popular show, and with good reason.
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Something about fall makes me want to listen to music equally as dramatic as the weather, so I compiled a list of songs perfect for the part. 1. “Jesus Christ” by Brand New – Sure, this track often gets all the mainstream attention when it comes to Brand New, but it’s understandable why. Frontman
Jesse Lacey invites you into the dark corners of his mind to relate his deeply personal and honest thoughts on death and afterlife in this hauntingly beautiful composition of lyrics and music. 2. “No Surprises” by Radiohead – What’s so great about this song is everything. Really, everything. From Thom Yorke’s cynical musings to the strikingly soothing melody, this song represents one of music’s greatest moments.
3. “Otherside” by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis feat. Fences – I didn’t think I could like any song of Macklemore and Ryan Lewis' as much as I love “Thrift Shop,” but then I heard this song. It’s an eloquent and unforgettable tale of battling drug addiction set against the backdrop of dramatic beats and mystical sounds. 4. “The Sound of Silence” by Simon & Garfunkel – The disturbing images conjured up by lyrics like, “And the people bowed
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and prayed / to the neon god they made” are remarkably offset by the more uplifting guitar riffs. I find this '60s smash hit to be the perfect accessory to any gloomy fall day. 5. “Riptide” by Vance Joy –What’s a fall playlist without a charming folk song to swoon over? This hit-worthy tune from Australian singer-songwriter James Keogh is as mesmerizing as scrolling through all those artsy Instagram posts of fallen leaves
and rain puddles. 6. “4 Chords of the Apocalypse” by Julian Casablancas – When Strokes frontman Julian Casablancas ventured out on his own, he created a lot of experimental tracks that often mixed retro sounds with futuristic ones. This one in particular is a fusion of blues, soul and cymbal-crashing loudness.
ACROSS 1. Elmer, to Bugs 4. Millinery 8. Almanac tidbit 12. Combustion product 13. Alternative to a mouse 14. Cartoon bulb 15. Milk, in a way 16. Boy, to his madre 17. Heist haul 18. College entrance exams 20. Dedicated lines 22. Ernie and Bert, usually 23. Matura diamond, actually 27. Cry of accomplishment 29. Crown twinkler 30. ___ polloi 31. Perfect 32. Steno's need 33. Criticizes 34. Oktoberfest drink 35. Infant fare 36. Physicist Bruno 37. Pie slices 39. Bog composition 40. Colony member 41. Grandparents, e.g. 44. Takes steps 47. It parallels a radius 49. "___ bad!" 50. Anything but that? 51. Like some romance novels 52. Capt.'s announcement 53. Street for the wealthy? 54. Divorcees 55. Flatfish
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BLUE DEMON RUNDOWN Men's Soccer
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Simon Megally scored his first career goal for DePaul but it wasn't enough as the Blue Demons fell to Seton Hall 3-1 in a Big East conference game Oct. 19. The loss moved DePaul to 4-8-2 on the season and left them short of their first conference victory. Their conferenced record stands at 0-4-1. DePaul will try for that elusive conference win Wednesday at Georgetown.
After a dominant 7-0 start to the season, including two wins by more than 12 goals each, the DePaul club hockey team cooled off considerably in its most recent action on the ice. The Blue Demons have dropped four straight games, the most recent being a 5-3 decision at the hands of Miami (Ohio). DePaul is 7-4, but has an impossibly good goal differential of plus-38. That indicates that the slide will likely not continue. Next up for the team is a two-game set with Lindenwood University Oct. 25 and 26, before an anticipated showdown with Notre Dame Nov. 8 and 9.
Volleyball The Blue Demons looked for revenge after a loss to Marquette earlier in the season, but the Golden Eagles were too tough to handle as they swept DePaul 3-0 in Milwaukee Oct. 19. While DePaul sits at a comfortable 15-4, their Big East record is 1-4. Head coach Nadia Edwards and her team have a chance to get back on track, though, with three straight home matches starting Oct. 25.
TOP LEFT: Koray Yesilli takes the ball upfield for the Blue Demons. BOTTOM LEFT: Abbie Fleener spikes the ball for a point. TOP RIGHT: Steve Brooks skates toward the goal. BOTTOM RIGHT: Nick Vittori keeps the puck in front of him. PHOTOS COURTESY OF DEPAUL ATHLETICS AND DEPAUL CLUB HOCKEY
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Sports Legacy Institute Community Educators and has the plight of athletes at the front of its platform. "Through my work with SLICE, I essentially hope to help protect our local youth from the dangers of concussion," Taylor Greif, a member of the organization, said. "We educate students and athletes about what a concussion is, why they should care about concussions, and what they should do if they or their friends or teammates have a concussion." Part of the problem is that people seem to deny the very existence of CTE and are willing to overlook it for the sake of the enjoyment of sport. This is exactly the sentiment that Greif is trying to combat through her work with SLICE. "It's crucial that people are aware of the risks associated with concussions. If they know that a concussion is a serious injury, they are more likely to take the proper time to recover, and are less likely to face issues like CTE," Greif said. SLICE has received support from former players as well, adding to the recognition of the organization. Support has come from such players as former Chicago Bear Hunter Hillenmeyer and former Washington Redskin Mark May. It seems that everyone is jumping on board to protect athletes and raise awareness. The group doesn't just focus on adults, either. "We present mostly in Chicago Public Schools and surrounding suburbs. We mainly educate students between 3rd and 12th grade," Greif said. The goal is to present the problem at a young age so that kids can make decisions on their own about whether or not they want to risk playing football. Be it in the NFL or Pee Wee football,
What is CTE? Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy is a degenerative disease that can only be disagnosed posthumously. The disease coincides with an increase of tau protein in certain areas of the brain after repeated blows to the head. CTE is the cause of multiple suicides in sports, from the NFL to the NHL. Researchers have yet to determine a way to diagnose CTE while the victim is still alive. Signs and symptoms include depression, feeling suicidal, paranoia, and memory loss.
CTE and concussions are arguably the biggest problem facing sports today. Parents around the country struggle with letting their kids play contact sports, and former professionals struggle with the pain and suffering that comes with spending years of their life getting pounded on a daily basis. SLICE wants to make sure people know about the problem so that a community doesn't need a player to enter a coma for the issue to be brought to the forefront. "I realized there is a substantial need for awareness and education if we hope to truly support our athletes all around the country," Greif said. "I've learned it is a serious public health issue, and that through the Sports Legacy Institute, my peers and I can do something about it."
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Jersey chore : in fight for rights, players face tough task By Matt Paras Asst. Sports Editor
At DePaul’s bookstore at the Lincoln Park campus, in the clearance section, is a small selection of generic Blue Demons basketball jerseys with the number 12 on them. It’s not hard to figure out that the number 12 on those jerseys belongs to Cleveland Melvin. Anyone who is buying is purchasing a Melvin jersey. Except there’s something wrong with that scenario – Melvin can’t profit off people buying his jersey. Studentathletes all across the country can’t profit from the NCAA and universities using their name. It’s time to stop the generic jersey madness. This isn’t just DePaul taking advantage of studentathletes. College merchandisers all across the nation sell generic jerseys. Want to buy a brand new Andrew Wiggins jersey? Kansas sells a No. 22 in its campus bookstore. Universities are allowed to do this because of a waiver that student-athletes sign when they get their scholarships, according to DePaul professor Phil Meyers. Meyers, who
teaches a class on law in sports, said that the current model is an exchange between athletes and the universities. "As an academic and a teacher, these kids are getting an education," Meyers said. "These kids are getting benefits if they’re good enough to have a free minor league development. They can hone their skills and be a more polished player, getting to the NBA or the NFL, getting the exposure they might not have otherwise." So if there’s an agreement in place, why can’t the universities sell the jersey with the actual name on them? "The NCAA’s goal is to promote the product and the sport, so it’s almost a winkwink scenario where they aren’t going to use the name (of an athlete) on the uniform because they are promoting the college experience of the college product," Meyers said. This seems strange – the NCAA preaches a sense of togetherness and teamorientated culture, but allows the universities to reap the benefits of individual performance. If it were really about selling the concept of a team, wouldn’t there be more jersey options
than just the best players? Up until August, people could search on the NCAA’s apparel website to find a player’s jersey by that player’s name. Someone could search "Johnny Manziel" on the website and a generic No. 2 Texas A&M football jersey would appear. This practice was disabled after ESPN’s Jay Bilas pointed out the hypocrisy in it. The NCAA goes to the extreme to say that it’s not taking advantage of its athletes, but soak in the millions of dollars the business generates. Of course, people have challenged the NCAA. Ed O’Bannon, a member of the 1995 UCLA men’s basketball championship team, filed a lawsuit against the NCAA and EA Sports for using the likeness of former players in its NCAA College Football series. The lawsuit, which is still ongoing against the NCAA, settled with EA Sports and as a result, the company has halted production of its college football game going forward. O’Bannon stood up for former players and now more than 100,000 former athletes can claim compensation that still needs to be sorted out. However, O’Bannon’s case only applies to former athletes.
Top recruit eyes DePaul By Matt Paras Asst. Sports Editor
After listing his top 10 schools, prized high school recruit Cliff Alexander narrowed his choices down to five. DePaul made the list, bringing hope of a coup that could signal a return to form for the program. The Blue Demons were among final five schools that Alexander is considering, along with Illinois, Memphis, Kansas and Michigan State, The 6-foot-8 forward from Curie Metro High School in Chicago, who is ranked No. 2 in ESPN’s top 100 for the 2014 recruiting class, took his official visit to DePaul in August. Alexander told ESPN Chicago in September that he liked DePaul because he
liked the direction the program was headed, and is interested in playing in his home state. He also mentioned a positive connection with head coach Oliver Purnell and his relationship with current Blue Demons Billy Garrett Jr. and Tommy Hamilton, who are both from Chicago. Alexander tweeted that he’ll make his decision on Nov. 16, the day of his 18th birthday.
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A No. 12 jersey on display at the Lincoln Park bookstore.
Student-athletes whose likeness was used while in college won’t receive compensation because of the waiver they signed to get their scholarships. Ultimately,
universities and the NCAA get to benefit from the productivity of its star athletes without the players seeing a dime. When will someone stand up for the athletes in school?
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Louisville. In those games, she scored a total of 11 points on 2-for-29 shooting. "Brit's a great facilitator and a great scorer. Hopefully she’ll show her experience so that she can be better and earn the award at review time," Bruno said. The absence of the aforementioned Cardinals and Huskies, along with Notre Dame, is undoubtedly a factor in the coaches voting DePaul as the conference favorites. But Hrynko and Bruno aren't taking the new competition lightly. "Any of the top five teams can win this. That’s what’s going to make our league so special this year, it’s a really competitive league from top to bottom," Bruno said. "The Big East is filled with teams that are good, one through 10," Hrynko said. "It’s never going to be an easy path for us. We just have to take it one game at a time and play hard every game. I think we can go far." Still, it's not hard to see why the Blue Demons are favored to win the conference. Martin and Harry are gone, but Bruno's team returns three starters from last year's tournament team. That includes senior forward Jasmine Penny, who averaged 12.8 points per game last year and cracked the 20-point mark five times. With the season just around the corner, the anticipation is already buidling for Hrynko and her teammates. "I’m just excited about all the games, just to be able to play each Big East team and the three new teams that are coming into the conference. I just look forward to the great experience and just giving the fans something to watch," Hrynko said. DePaul begins play with an exhibition game against St. Xavier Oct. 29 before starting the regular season with a matchup against Harvard Nov. 8 at McGrath-Phillips arena for the Maggie Dixon Classic.
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Brittany Hrynko averaged 14.7 points per game last season as a sophomore.
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SOCCER, continued from back page Rachel Pitman to hustle the ball up the wings. Pitman had an aggressive game with plenty of touches, but found herself slow to get up after a collision in front of a Marquette corner-kick opportunity. She took a moment to collect herself and was back in on the next play to set up Wyatt for a shot that required a diving save from the opposing goalkeeper. DePaul was able to even out the lopsided numbers from the first period, adding nine shots and forcing four saves from Marquette to the record in the final 45 minutes of play. Overall, and especially in that second half, DePaul played smart and clean. The Blue Demons committed only four fouls on the game and registered no offsides penalties in the game, opposite to Marquette who committed seven second-half fouls including two yellow cards for being overly aggressive. It showed frustration on the conference rival’s part, which caught the attention of Chastain. "I thought we created some great chances to score goals and didn’t really allow Marquette to be very dangerous at all in the second half," Chastain said. "I’m really happy with our second half because it shows we’re right there and I think it shows we’re deserving of where we are in the conference standings." DePaul stands at third place in the Big East conference behind only Georgetown and undefeated Marquette, who has won nine straight games in both
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conference and non-conference play. With only two games left to play, the Blue Demons have a good look at some playoff contests beginning in November. DePaul will especially be looking to Amber Paul to keep some momentum after she was honored by the Big East for scoring the Golden Goal that lifted the Blue Demons over Creighton Oct. 12. It marked the fifth consecutive week that DePaul was honored by the Big East for outstanding play. Paul joins fellow teammates Ashleigh Goddard, Gini Yost, Kylie Nordness and Elise Wyatt as a member of the Big East Honor Roll. The Lady Blue Demons face conference rival Xavier Oct. 26, who ranks dead last in the Big East with a 1- 5-0 record this season.
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After years of negligence, concussion awareness is on the rise
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Head coach Doug Bruno.
Bruno signs through 2019 By David Webber Sports Editor
Two days after his team was voted the preseason favorite in the Big East, DePaul women’s basketball head coach Doug Bruno was awarded with a contract extension that keeps him on the sidelines through the 2018-2019 season. "What’s really important about the contract is that I really appreciate DePaul University’s trust in me to do this job,” Bruno said. “I want to thank Father Dennis Holtschneider and (Athletic Director) Jeanne Lenti Ponsetto for having the faith to sign me." Bruno is a women’s basketball coaching legend and has led DePaul’s program to unprecedented heights in his 28 years leading the team. During his tenure, the Blue Demons have reached the NCAA tournament 18 times, including the current run of 11 consecutive appearances. His record at DePaul stands at 531-294. In addition to his various endeavors to promote women’s basketball around the country, Bruno also oversaw a team that finished No. 2 in the nation academically last season. Bruno played at DePaul under Ray Meyer and led the Blue Demons in assists in the 1971-1972 season. "I've had the great benefit of just coming into contact with this immense network of DePaul people. DePaul people are great people because they’re giving people," Bruno said. "I’ve been blessed to have that connection to DePaul, DePaul’s values, and DePaul’s people. That’s what I feel most fortunate about." Bruno's extension means he will see the finish to the careers of the 2015 recruiting class, which will ensure continuity and the long-term growth of of of the nation's best programs.
By Samantha Rivera & David Webber Contributing Writer & Sports Editor
From the death of a physically worn down NFL retiree, to that of a straight-A high school football player, America’s favorite sport has increasingly been on the hot seat for risking the life of its dedicated players. The National Football League itself has most notably been at fault for the bad press. Since 1994, the NFL has failed to recognize that the physical implications given by playing a sport can be life threatening. Former Steelers offensive lineman Mike Webster instinctively comes to mind when discussing this issue. He was after all the first football player whose autopsy had revealed his brain to have CTE, or Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy. Discovered by Bennet Omalu of Boston University, it is defined as a degenerative disease that causes an abnormal build-up of tau protein in various locations of the brain’s tissue; it is a deeper and much more complicated form of any other memory-loss disease. Despite Omalu’s undeniable self-
research, the NFL denied the allegations, as they continue to do so today. Current and former players have devoted their time to the cause. Former Chicago Bears safety Gary Fencik has been a vocal supporter of new safety measures, especially after his former teammate Dave Duerson committed suicide in 2011 after a battle with mental health issues. The issue hit Chicago hard Oct. 4. Lane Tech high school senior Drew Williams was hit hard enough to have to sit out for the rest of the game. Shortly after, he collapsed on the sideline and had to go to the Intensive Care Unit where he is currently in a coma. "Drew was an incredible athlete. He was explosive, fast, strong, and took care of his body. He never showed signs of physical deterioration, which makes his circumstance that much more of a shock," former teammate and current DePaul freshman Jes Methipara said. Williams' case is a tragic instance of NFL danger making an appearance on a high school football field. Advances have been made to protect players, but there
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Junior Seau (left) and Paul Oliver are two recent examples of NFL players who committed suicide due to mental health issues stemming from multiple blows to the head. is no true way to end the string of injuries that has impacted the game of football. Despite the evidence, Methipara agrees with the popular notion that the sport is not deadly. “Football does not put its participants’ lives at risk," she said. More than 445 current and former NFL players recently sued the league for practices deemed unhelpful in the fight against CTE and brain damage. The settlement came out to $765 million, on the charge that the NFL kept the health risks a secret. Former New York Giants
linebacker Harry Carson put it best: "The NFL has given everybody 765 million reasons why you don't want to play football." Carson's anger comes from the fact that the NFL essentially admitted to nearcriminal practices by yielding to the lawsuit. But while the NFL may have intentionally missed these problems, there are people and organizations that fight for the health of injured athletes. One such organization is SLICE DePaul. SLICE stands for
See INJURIES, page 25
Women's soccer battles, loses 1-0 By Mike Bragg Contributing Writer
The women’s soccer team fought hard against No. 20 Marquette Sunday but failed to take away a win on Senior Day at Wish Field, falling 1-0. The Blue Demons came out with an aggressive push but were unable to sustain any momentum against a conference rival that averages nearly 18 shots per game. Much of the first half was spent in DePaul’s end of the field which led to Marquette’s 18-shot first half. The onslaught resulted in a late goal off the foot of forward Mary Luba from 25 yards out. It would be the only goal of the game. Head coach Erin Chastain had some
words for the her squad at the half. "We just looked really timid in the first half," Chastain said after the game. "We stepped up our outside backs… that was the biggest adjustment to deal with (Marquette’s) five midfielders and that got us back in the game." The second half was much stronger for DePaul, and especially strong for Elise Wyatt, who leads DePaul with 16 points through 15 games this season. The sophomore forward led the charge for DePaul and found herself with two great chances midway and late in the second half. When she wasn’t sending a ball to the net she was working opposite of junior
See SOCCER, page 27
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Senior midfielder Rebekah Roller did her part to ensure that the Blue Demons stayed close against a nationally ranked Marquette squad.
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