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Student Government elections rife with drama By Jonathan Ballew News Editor
Student Government Association (SGA) elections are in full swing and after the first debate, the candidates have taken their positions and laid out their platforms. Voting opened at noon on Sunday and the polls will close this Thursday at 5:00 p.m. Jack Evans and Katy Bozich of the “We are DePaul” campaign have established themselves as the preferred candidates of current president Michael Lynch, with the pair earning his endorsement on Friday. Opposing candidates Josh Kaufman and Nick Darlington, of the “DePaul for All - The Toilet Paper Party” campaign have ran a populist-style campaign. To them, poor quality toilet paper is a microcosm of larger issues as well as a common complaint they have heard from speaking with students. The DePaulia hosted debates between the presidential hopefuls on Thursday. Although the candidates were able to find common ground on many topics, they disagree on many fundamental campus issues. The election has not been without early drama — SGA’s Election Operations Board (EOB) held a hearing against Kaufman on Thursday evening. The KaufmanDarlington campaign was accused by the Evans-Bozich campaign of paying student canvassers. Candidates are given a limit of $1,000 to spend on their campaign and Kaufman planned on dipping into that fund in order to finance paid canvassers. The key piece of evidence against Kaufman came
See SGA, page 8
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DePaul students going Chicago Public Safety (CPS) pupils in walking out of classes to protest gun violence across the city.
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Students across the city protest gun violence in South Side march By William Sullivan Contributing Writer
DePaul students from a variety of political and activist groups on campus joined high school students in a surprise march on the South Side on April 20. Friday was the 19th anniversary of the Columbine massacre. In remembrance of the 1999 school shooting that left 13 dead, students nationwide staged school walkouts to protest gun violence and demand reforms. There were many Chicago-area
students who convened in Grant Park, but the DePaul students traveled to Hyde Park, where they assisted, along with South Side community activists and University of Chicago students, a planned march from Kenwood Academy High School to the University of Chicago Hospitals. The march was organized by Kenwood students who are members of a group called Good Kids Mad City. The group is composed of “Black and Brown young people united in fighting to end violence in our cities,” according to their Twitter bio. Good Kids Mad City is a part of Communities United, a Chicago-based grassroots community organization that
focuses on issues of injustice. Tonii Magiit helped organize the walkout with Good Kids Mad City and hopes the protest will help to bring further awareness about gun violence in Chicago. “We connected with students in Baltimore, so we started this movement called Good Kids Mad City to talk about the lives that we lose every day here in Chicago, but they don’t get national attention,” Magiit said. DePaul doesn’t have many Friday classes for students to walk out of, but students still met in the Lincoln Park Quad at 10:30 a.m. to show solidarity with
See WALKOUT, page 6
City proposes new labor standards By Megan Stringer Contributing Writer
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Arise Chicago, a group of labor activists, has been at the forefront of passing Chicago’s minimum wage ordinance.
Working college students look to Chicago’s minimum wage ordinance not only to ensure they’re making the legal minimum, but that the minimum can be raised as they continue working — it’s supposed to reach $13 an hour by 2019 from the $11 an hour it’s at now. However, lenient enforcement of this ordinance and others created to protect workers’ rights has left violating the law an almost consequence-free offense in the past few years. To this effect, data obtained by the Chicago Reporter shows that 75.3 percent of minimum wage complaints were
not investigated between July 2015 and December 2016. This is likely because when the minimum wage and other ordinances were passed, enforcement power was given to the city’s Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) department — but without allocating extra funding and staff to do so, according to Adam Kader, Worker Center Director at Arise Chicago. However, a new ordinance introduced at City Hall on Wednesday could change that. The proposed Office of Labor Standards Ordinance would create an office within BACP specifically dedicated to enforcing the city’s laws on minimum wage, wage theft and paid sick days — all
See LABOR, page 7
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The long ride north As the South Side gains a trauma center, residents still harbor resentment
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For 27 years, the South Side didn’t have a trauma center to treat gunshot victims. This meant the injured would have to endure a 10-mile ambulance ride north, often through dense traffic. Now the University of Chicago is slated to change that.
By Benjamin Conboy
Now the University of Chicago is slated to open a brand-new level one trauma center Managing Editor near its Hyde Park campus on May 1, afOn the night of June 7, 2013, Kevin ter activists and community groups have Ambrose left his house near East 48th St. pressed for one for years. Dr. Selwyn Rogers, the center’s direcand Prairie Ave. on the South Side to go tor, told the Chicago Tribune that UChimeet a friend at the 47th Green Line stacago has hired 18 new surgeons and will tion, only one block north of his house. expect to treat between 2,700 and 4,000 Ambrose’s neighborhood could be danpeople every year. Rogers said he was ungerous at night, so he would always meet available to speak with The DePaulia for his friends at the CTA stop where they this story. wouldn’t have to walk alone. Even though activists got what they Ambrose, who just finished his first wanted, some still feel like they lost. Startyear at Columbia College, was nearing the ing May 1, trauma victims on the South Green Line stop when an SUV pulled up Side will save a potentially life-saving on the other side of the street. A man got amount of time on transportation, but out of the car and walked around to the the fact that the university took so long to trunk. Ambrose started running. Someone finally implement the center has left resiin the passenger seat was heard yelling, dents feeling bitter. “That’s not him!” But it was too late. “It’s baffling to me that a trauma cenHe was shot in the back and collapsed ter was something that had to be negotiin a nearby alley, but he was still alive, his ated, ” Ambrose said. “It still bothers me. sister, Kristen told The DePaulia. A friend I’ll probably never get over it. People are called 911 and an ambulance picked him getting shot in and around (University of up. But the care Ambrose needed wasn’t in Chicago’s) campus, and we needed to fight the ambulance. Ambrose was less than a to save lives?” mile away from Provident Hospital when Some activhe was shot, but he needed ists think UChia trauma center – and the cago was hesitant closest one was almost 10 to build a trauma miles away. center because they Kristen said the were concerned friend Kevin was meeting about the financial at the Green Line called viability of having their mother to tell them a program on the Kevin had been shot. They South Side, said immediately got in their car DeShondra Cox, a and got on the Dan Ryan resident and comto meet the ambulance at munity activist. Stroger Hospital on the “They think, West Side. They beat the South Side activist ‘Oh, these people ambulance there. But by coming in here don’t then, Kevin was dead. have insurance, how are we going to make Since 1991, the South Side of Chicago it work?’” Cox said. “We won’t be able to has been without a trauma center-quipped make that work. ” hospital to treat gunshot victims. Since the Others, however, see this as a sign of Michael Reese Hospital shuttered its traurenewed trust between the community and ma center more than 25 years ago, trauma its powerful institutions. Rev. Julian Devictims on the South Side have had to take Shazier, a pastor at University Church and the long ride north to either Northwestern a graduate of UChicago’s divinity school, Hospital or Stroger, often times through said years of impropriety by the university heavy traffic. In life-threatening situations had soured its relationship with its neighwhen seconds count, the ride can take as bors. long as 40 minutes. “There have been policies by the uni“I don’t know if he would still be here versity that show disinterest in engaging today,” Kristen said. “But if (the South Side) with the community in a meaningful way,” had a trauma center, he would have had a DeShazier said. “(The trauma center) is a much better chance.” turning of the tide for this.” Ambrose’s is just one of countless lives He believes the university has entered that have been lost on the long ride north.
“It’s baffling to me that a trauma center was something that had to be negotiated.”
a new era for repairing ties with the community. “I’m grateful they have taken serious the voice of the community and have thought beyond the bottom line,” DeShazier said. The University of Chicago has become one of the most powerful entities on the South Side, where it is the largest single employer for its residents and fuels its economy. But it has also been swallowing up land and rapidly changing the communities around it.
Ambrose sees the university as a gentrifying force in the area. She says it’s hard for people to community members to forgive the university when “people are still getting pushed out of their homes to make room for their campus.” The introduction of a trauma center is certainly a victory in the South Side’s battle against the city’s powerful institutions, but residents and activists both know that more showdowns are yet to come.
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Jane Pauley, alumna Ann Pistone honored by journalism department By Brian Pearlman Staff Writer
On Thursday DePaul’s Center for Journalism Integrity and Excellence presented its second annual slate of awards at the Union League Club of Chicago to two journalists with Chicago roots: ABC7 investigative producer Ann Pistone and CBS Sunday Morning host Jane Pauley. Pistone, who graduated from DePaul with a communications degree in 1990, was presented with the center’s 2018 Journalism Almuna Award. Since 1999, Pistone and her team have examined corporate and government abuses, organized crime and flaws in the security of chemical companies and government agencies – the latter of which garnered her team a National Emmy Award in 2004. Pauley, who is also widely known for cohosting NBC’s “The Today Show” from 1976 to 1989 and “Dateline NBC” from 1992 to 2003, was presented with the Center’s 2018 Distinguished Journalist Award. The Indiana native became one of the first women to co-anchor an evening news broadcast in Chicago when she joined NBC affiliate WMAQ in 1975 at the age of 24. The awards were given by broadcast journalist Carol Marin, who, together with her longtime producer Don Moseley, are the directors of the Center for Journalism and Excellence within the College of Communications, which they jointly founded at DePaul two years ago. Though their day-to-day professions are vastly different, both women’s experiences were tied together by a shared foundation in and respect for the values of local journalism. “That’s where everybody learns
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Codirector of the DePaul Center for Journalism Integrity and Excellence Carol Marin interviews Pauley and Pistone about the challenges of journalism.
everything. That’s where you’ve got to do it all on deadline,” said Pauley, who graduated from Indiana University in 1968 with a degree in political science. When she began her journalism career
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in Indianapolis in 1972, she had “neither they want to know what’s going on in their a journalism degree or experience.” She community,” she said. “And we have been credits her work on extemporaneous that trusted group of people to tell them speaking in high school with getting her her what’s happening and why and what you first media job at CBS affiliate WISH-TV. can do if you want to change it.” “I have no education in journalism,” she In a passionate acceptance speech at freely admitted. “Strongly recommend it,” the awards ceremony, Pistone thanked she added. her friends, co-workers and family, before When she came to Chicago in 1975 acknowledging that in the news business, as co-anchor, critics were skeptical of “family takes the biggest hit.” the young upstart, calling her a “hood Visibly choking back tears, she told the ornament” with “the IQ of a cantaloupe.” crowd of assembled journalists, faculty, and While the local press mocked her, she soon others that she wanted to dedicate her award won over audiences as a news presenter – to, “the employees who whistleblow on their and a promotion to replace Barbara Walters own companies; the residents who point the on “The Today Show” came soon after. fingers at their government while they’re Despite the heckling she initially living under them; the families who come to received in Chicago, Pauley says she respects us and complain about nursing homes while the city immensely their loved ones are for its rich tradition still living in them; of journalism. and to victims of “There aren’t scammers who too many cities that know they’re still in have the history the crosshairs.” and reputation She said that and almost the oftentimes, when mythology of local she asks the people journalism that whose stories she Chicago does,” is telling if they she said. “Local have anything else news here is on a they’d like to add, different level than they simply say local journalism in that if their story many other cities, can spare even one simply because of other person from the history and the going through competition.” what they had to go P i s t o n e , BRIAN PEARLMAN | THE DEPAULIA through, then it’s all meanwhile, got her Jane Pauley speaks at the Union League Club. worth it. start at The DePaulia “So every in the late ‘80s, when she says it was difficult time you turn on your TV news or check to publish stories that were critical of the your phone for updates, know that there’s university. someone behind that story that took a big “There were things that we would’ve risk to get the truth out for the benefit of all liked to have done and it was really hard to of us,” she said, to a resounding applause. do,” she said. The student staff at the time Marin says she’s proud of the awards, was small, but Pistone ended up enjoying and she believes it is important to recognize the work so much she decided to make it her excellence within the profession. career. And she believes the trust the public “Part of our mandate is not just to teach has for local news outlets, even during the classes in a siloed, insular world, but to current contentious political era, is more bring other people into it. And so I think it’s vital than ever. a much more interactive and collegial way “People are still buying homes, having to say ‘we’re all part of this,’” she said. children that are going to local schools, and
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Cook County ‘Reeferendum’: Residents say yes to recreational cannabis By Jonathan Ballew News Editor
When Kyle Crew was 19, he was arrested for selling a friend 3.5 grams of cannabis — enough for personal use and only worth a small fine in 22 states today. But Crew was arrested in Arkansas, where he spent 120 days in county jail. The police were looking to flip him for a serious dealer and asked him to wear a wire, but Crew said he didn’t want to throw anyone under the bus for his choices. Studying to earn a degree in anthropology and with no prior arrests, Crew was hardly a seasoned criminal. He watched cell mates beat each other to a pulp — one even mangling another inmate’s eye. He dealt with showers that had water so scalding his skin would peel after being exposed for too long. There was no outdoor time in county jail, and Crew could only talk to visitors through a video monitor for short periods of time. “Prison is intense boredom punctuated by moments of violence,” he told The DePaulia. “You have to take care of yourself. The guards aren’t going to do it.” Crew’s life was forever altered by his time in prison. He says the experience hardened him, and has never quite left him. “Its still with me,” he said. “That acute PTSD. I still have
dreams about (prison).” During the primary elections on March 20, Cook County voters were asked on a referendum whether cannabis should be legal for adults who are at least 21 years of age. Over 68 percent of voters said yes — the equivalent of a landslide as far as referendums are concerned. The referendum was non-binding, meaning it doesn’t force anything into law, but some advocates are hoping it will sway lawmakers to legalize cannabis in Illinois. And people like Crew are left wondering if their lives would have been radically different had the drug never been illegal in the first place. Ali Nagib is the Assistant Director for the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML). For almost 50 years, NORML has been fighting to sway public opinion regarding cannabis and end what they say is a pointless and ineffective drug war against a plant. Nagib says that referendums in Illinois are usually rolled out to give legislators an idea of where the public stands on issues and sometimes to increase voter turnout. “We were happy to see the results,” he said. “Though they were about what we expected based on our own information.” Nagib said that Illinois could be on the cusp of legalization, but the true test will be in November during the
African-Americans accounted for 58% of marijuana related arrests but only account for 15% of the population, according to the ACLU
ALLY ZACEK | THE DEPAULIA
Although Cannabis is decriminalized, Illinois ranks 12th in marijuana related arrests.
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gubernatorial election — when Illinois will either turn a corner, or continue to be stuck in the gray area of decriminalization. “If JB Pritzker is the next governor, I think it is very likely that it will be passed next year,” he said. “The biggest roadblock to legalization is our current governor, Bruce Rauner.” On a national level, Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer recently proposed legislation to decriminalize marijuana at the federal level — a potentially groundbreaking piece of legislation. But if the state votes for legalization, what would happen to individuals who are currently incarcerated for cannabis crimes? Some say their crimes should be pardoned, while others argue concessions shouldn’t be made for people who were aware of the law but chose to break it anyway. The reality is not as black and white. Nagib said that it would likely be decided on a caseby-case basis and prisoners could petition for a hearing in order to reduce their sentence. “You can’t just wave a magic wand, and get everyone out of prison,” he said. It becomes even more complicated when considering inmates that have multiple crimes on their records, many of them violent. Inmates with cannabis charges range from college kids like Crew was, to hardened criminals with extensive rap sheets. Nagib said that Illinois should look to Massachusetts for how to handle the incarcerated after legalizing cannabis. He said that they have taken things a step further and recognized that cannabis crimes have disproportionately affected people of color. “We need to do something to help the communities that have been affected by this gross inequality,” he said. Amy Hildebrand, president of Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP), agreed with Nagib about an imbalance within the prison system as it relates to cannabis. “Legalization is prolific no matter where it happens,” she said. “Especially in Cook County — a place riddled with a history of brutally racist policing and incessant media portrayals of supposed chaos and violence.” Today, Crew is 29 and lives in New York. He was able to finish his degree, but the college experience was taken from him. He was on five years of probation, and it left him living a life of constant stress and paranoia. “I was a college student who couldn’t even be around a beer can,” he said. “I was so afraid that I would make one little mistake and be sent back to prison for the rest of my probation time.” His time in prison altered Crew forever and motivated him to get his master’s degree in sociology. He has studied policing in America and is passionate about contributing to ending the war on drugs. Crew says it’s only a matter of time before cannabis is legal nationwide. “It’s 100 percent hypocritical if we keep people locked up for crimes that we no longer call a crime,” he said. “Hearts and thoughts are changing. It’s only a matter of time. Get the dinosaurs out of the way and give the people what they want.”
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Students in Hyde Park and across the nation organized the third walkout since the Marjory Stoneman Douglass High School mass shooting in Parkland, Fla., where 17 students died.
stay together, taking the correct route, interacting with police and finding the students walking out. The meetup volunteer lawyers from the Lawyers Guild. “Some people walk faster, some people was a collaboration between Students for walk slower (...) you kind of keep it together,” Reproductive Justice, Students Against former Chicago Public Schools teacher Incarceration, IMPACT DePaul, the and DePaul Socialist Kyle Gilbertson said. DePaul Democrats and DePaul Socialists. “And also, if there is something the cops “There is a growing movement of are giving us shit about, this is something high school students who are walking (so) we have a way to say that this is what out of school and protesting around gun we need to do to maintain a disciplined violence,” said Quinn Mulroy of the DePaul march. ” Socialists. “We really wanted to relate When the Kenwood Academy students to that and relate to those students and finished their rally on school property, express our solidarity with them.” the march began. The activists walked “I am here to support the students through the streets, who are walking out chanting as they because I have siblings went. Some chants who are walking out were aimed at Mayor back home,” said Rahm Emanuel, Ellie Thorman of the proposed police the DePaul College academy and the Democrats. Laquan McDonald After meeting shooting. up on the Quad, the When the group students headed students reached south on the CTA. On the University of the commute they Chicago Hospitals, talked about politics they stood around and discussed their a display that plans for when they featured cloth dolls got to the march. That representing the was when Mulroy number of students told the group that who had died. The the administrators at high school students Kenwood Academy CODY CORRALL | THE DEPAULIA then gave speeches did not know about about the impact Students stood in solidarity for those killed. the march. gun violence has “ T h e had on their lives and communities. administration knows that they are going The DePaul Students who helped with to walk out,” Mulroy said. “They don’t the march are calling it a success. Celia know about the march to UChicago.” Kearney of Students Against Incarceration That was by design. said she felt satisfied with the 250 student “It was kept very quiet and most turnout. people didn’t know this part of the march “The fact that it was all student was happening, because they would have organized and run, that is super impressive,” tried to shut it down,” said Guy Emerson Kearney said. Mount, a teaching fellow at the University The organizers with Good Kids Mad of Chicago. “This part of the march was City agree. not public.” “A lot of people showed up, and the After meeting up with the other visual art that we had was breathtaking,” activists down the block from Kenwood, said Alex King of Good Kids Mad City. the marchers were each assigned roles “I think it was really great that we got and given a short tutorial on marshalling to participate and help the high school kids a protest while they waited for the with their march, ” Mulroy said. “We as students. This involved helping marchers marshals or police liaisons are important
WALKOUT continued from front
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Speakers yelled chants into the crowd, calling for justice for friends and family they had lost.
for safety, especially on the South Side where cops are not exactly friendly.” Overall, the DePaul students felt that going to the South Side made an important statement. “Especially coming from a university based on the North Side it is important to work with the rest of the city,” Thorman said. “We don’t have the same problems that people down here have.” The march gave the DePaul students a chance to network with other activists, both
with those at the University of Chicago and with South Side community members. “The important part is that we got to have this experience, and we got to make connections.” Mulroy said. “Not just between groups on campus, but also with Black Lives Matter and Good Kids Mad City and the (University of) Chicago students as well who put all this together.”
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Colorful dolls were fashioned by students to represent lives lost to gun violence in Chicago.
News. The DePaulia. April 23, 2018| 7 LABOR continued from front crucial protections for Chicago’s working class. A product of support from 35 aldermen and the Arise Chicago worker center, the Office of Labor Standards (OLS) would add teeth and consequences to already existing Chicago law, making worker protections a reality. Aside from advising workers on their legal rights, Arise is focused on “workercentered policy,” and helped pass all three of the previous ordinances the new office would enforce. Kader said they hope to have about 20 staff members in the new office to start, while building up from there. The office would have a director as well as a combination of complaint investigators and attorneys. Although BACP has some of these resources, the goal is to streamline the complaint process and move all resources under one umbrella to make enforcement more efficient and effective, according to supporting Alderman Ameya Pawar of the 47th Ward. “This will make sure these workers have all the same rights that people in suits do,” Pawar said at a press conference Wednesday morning. Pawar said he has partnered with Arise on all three of the ordinances the new office would enforce. “This is the logical conclusion to all of that work,” he said. “It doesn’t matter if we pass it if workers aren’t receiving those benefits.” One helpful aspect of the new OLS would be its ability to act as a collecting agency, according to Pawar. This means that “if there is a complaint, we can collect those wages,” he said. The proposed ordinance would authorize the director of the office to “receive, administer, pay over and distribute monies collected in and as a result of actions brought for violations of any law the director is empowered to enforce.” According to a draft of the ordinance,
the OLS would also have funding to ensure workers are both aware of their rights under the law and encouraged to report violations — which has not always been the case in the past. The ordinance draft also outlines ways in which the office would encourage reporting violations. This includes keeping the employee’s name confidential, providing temporary monetary relief for employees when the director believes there’s been a wage violation and displaying physical forms on-site at businesses that notify their employees the OLS is conducting an investigation. The OLS would also keep and publicly post data on complaints, opened cases, employers repeating violations and more. Alderman John Arena of the 45th Ward is another co-sponsor of the proposed OLS ordinance. He traveled to Seattle with Arise Chicago to see how the Office of Labor Standards operates there, in the hopes that a similar agency could successfully translate to Chicago. One of their biggest takeaways from the trip was how to work with community organizations on the ground in order to more effectively reach workers with their message. “In this current climate where many low-wage workers, particularly immigrants, may not trust the federal government, it’s important for workers to connect with organizations they know and trust to connect with local government,” said Shelly Ruzicka, Communications Director at Arise. Arise and co-sponsoring aldermen are also looking to other cities with an OLS, including New York and San Francisco, paying special attention to how those cities go about creating feasible budget plans for their offices based on the proportion of the city’s population to its number of workers. Alderman Scott Waguespack of the 32nd Ward, Chairman of the Progressive Caucus, also co-sponsored the ordinance. He said
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This graph represents the total number of complaints filed to the Illinois Department of Labor.
it is particularly important for college students. Waguespack’s father died when he was young, and with seven siblings he had to pay his own way through college without financial help from his mother. He says he worked part-time at a grocery store and lived in an apartment, where he managed to graduate in four years with no debt. “At that time, you could work part-time and live in an apartment and go to school,” Arena said. “Those days are gone. The truth of the matter is, those at the bottom of the
ladder, they were in a drought. It is long overdue that we start a trickle-up theory, and today starts that.” When asked if Mayor Rahm Emanuel supports the proposed Office of Labor Standards, Pawar responded that he and other organizers anticipate Emanuel will work with them, as they currently have 35 supporting aldermen. Later that afternoon, Arise announced they had won support from 70 percent of the City Council.
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LINCOLN PARK CAMPUS APRIL 11 1) An assault
report was filed for a person in the Student Center. Chicago police were notified and a report was filed.
APRIL 12 2) A theft report was filed for a bicycle taken
Assault & Theft
Drug & Alcohol
APRIL 14 4) A criminal tespass to real property report was filed for a person in the Schmitt Academic Center. Chicago police were called and the person was taken into custody.
from the Clifton parking garage.
APRIL 16 5) A battery report was filed for an altercation in
APRIL 13 3) A theft report was filed for a bicycle taken
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the Ray Meyer Fitness Center.
A smell of marijuana report was filed for a room in Corcoran Hall. No drugs were found.
Other
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APRIL 11 APRIL 15 7) A theft was reported from a University Center 10) A robbery residence.
APRIL 13 8) An attempted
theft report was filed for a person trying to take something from the DePaul Center Barnes and Noble.
APRIL 14 9) A retail theft report was filed regarding items taken from a retail space in the University Center.
was reported in a University Center retail space. The subject was taken into custody by Chicago Police.
APRIL 17 11) A theft report was filed for items taken from a room in the DePaul Center.
8| News. The DePaulia. April 23, 2018 SGA continued from front from screenshots of text messages obtained by the Evans campaign. Emily Lane, sophomore, was one of the canvassers that Kaufman had planned on paying. She said she had “no idea” how the Evans campaign was able to obtain her messages and that it made her feel uncomfortable. Additionally, she said that it seems as though there may be an effort to oust Kaufman from the race. “It seems malicious and I have no idea who could’ve been sending those screenshots,” she said. At the time of the infraction, there was no specific EOB bylaw that prevented candidates from paying student canvassers. However, EOB accused Kaufman — and ultimately found him guilty — of lying to the board. Kaufman pleaded not guilty and still contends that he did not lie, arguing that his trial was rushed and that he was not given adequate time to prepare a defense. “While our campaign strongly disagrees with the Election Operations Board determination, we accept the warning and will continue to be as transparent as possible,” he said. “We are running this campaign the same way we plan to run our administration, and that is by doing whatever it takes within the rules to get the job done. “Now that the rules have been changed, we will adjust our strategy to follow them. We do ask in the future for the SGA judicial board to share all the evidence that is provided with all parties before the hearing in order to have a truly fair and just trial,” he said. The DePaulia reached out to the EvansBozich campaign for comment but did not receive a response.
After being issued an official warning, Kaufman’s campaign will be disqualified from the race should they be found guilty of any other infractions. In terms of policy issues, Kaufman and Evans differ when it comes to free speech on campus. When asked if the candidates would hypothetically allow Steve Bannon to speak at DePaul, Evans said that it was not his place to make that decision without consulting other students and the speaker review board. Kaufman took a jab at Evans, saying that he would answer the question directly. “Yes, I would definitely allow Bannon to speak on campus, even though I fundamentally disagree with him on almost everything,” he said. “But it’s our right to protest, and I encourage that too.” Kaufman said the only reason a speaker shouldn’t be allowed at DePaul would be if they were to purposely incite violence. When it comes to the six-year plan for the university, Evans believes the second draft will be critical to the future of DePaul. “Those proposals are really going to impact students next year,” he said. Evans reiterated how important it will be to cultivate relationships with faculty going forward in order to make DePaul a more equitable and inclusive place for all. He said making sure the university remains sustainable is equally important. But Kaufman said that he is more concerned with the state of DePaul now than he is with the long term future of the university. “I really do not care about the university in 10 years,” he said. “I know that is a controversial statement, but I care about the university tomorrow. I want to help the students that are here today.”
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Kaufman (left) and Evans (right) went at it for over an hour during the first presidential debate.
Another point of contention came when the candidates were asked whether or not it was possible to keep tuition the same without cutting university programming. SGA presidents sit on the tuition pricing committee and have a vote as to whether or not tuition should be raised. Evans said that “in an ideal world” he would vote to cut tuition, but that it is a complicated issue. “While I respect Josh’s campaign to make sure there is really nice toilet paper on campus, I think it’s far more important to be focused on scholarships on campus and to make sure students have access to those types of resources,” he said. Kaufman said that it is “absolutely” possible to not raise tuition and that he would vote no for any increase proposal. He also responded to Evans regarding his toilet
paper initiative. “If you think that higher quality toilet paper is unreasonable to ask of a $35,000 tuition, then that is just a fundamental disagreement on what we should be allocating for.” Evans continued to accuse Kaufman of being out of touch with the issues that are most important to students, while Kaufman said the toilet paper represents a larger idea that students aren’t getting what they ask for from the university. Students can vote on votesga.depaul.edu by using their Campus Connect information. To see the debate in its entirety check out The DePaulia’s Facebook page for the full hour and a highlight reel. The DePaulia will also be hosting a final candidate forum Tuesday. Amber Colón and Benjamin Conboy contributed to this article.
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10 | Nation & World. The DePaulia. April 23, 2018
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Kendrick Lamar wins Pulitzer Rapper makes history with award for album "DAMN." By Brittney Bray Contributing Writer
Toni Morrison, playwright. Arthur Miller, screenwriter. Sylvia Plath, author. And now you can add Compton-born rapper Kendrick Lamar to the list of prominent Pulitzer Prize winners. In previous years, Pulitzer Prizes f o r
music were mainly given to classical and jazz composers. But on Monday, April 16, Lamar became the first hip-hop artist to win the award since the music category was created in 1943, for his 2017 album “DAMN.” Lamar’s latest achievement marks a trailblazing moment for the thriving rap and hip-hop genre while also offering insight on the current state of the music and its cultural impact. Typically, winners of the award in past years have been renowned journalists, poets, authors and classical music composers. But the break from these traditional musical categories is not the only thing that makes Lamar’s Pulitzer prize win shocking. At last year’s American Music Awards, “DAMN” lost the Album of the
Year award to Bruno Mars’ “24K Magic,” though Lamar was able to snag the Hip-Hop/Rap Album of the Year award. The win comes after “DAMN” hit shelves and streaming services in April of last year. Since then, Lamar has continued to showcase his artistic abilities and poetic skill with the soundtrack he helped to compose for Marvel’s latest blockbuster film, “Black Panther.” Pulitzer Prizes are awarded annually, yet Lamar’s win has generated more media coverage than many previous winners of the award. In fact, singer/ songwriter Bob Dylan made few headlines for his musical achievement when he won a Nobel Prize for literature in 2016, though he was one of the few Americans to achieve the award since 1993. Dr. Lisa Calvente, an ethnic studies professor at DePaul, says the win helps to change the public’s perception of the hip-hop genre. “I do think that Kendrick Lamar’s win is symbolic because it helps to shed light and disrupt those representations of hiphop that are negative and typically used to reinforce negative representations,” she said. Calvente says that while Lamar’s Pulitzer win should be celebrated, it should a l s o “be
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normalized to the point where it’s not this extraordinary moment.” She compares Lamar’s success with Bob Dylan’s Pulitzer win for literature, another big moment for American music that nonetheless “wasn’t highlighted in the same kinds of ways that Kendrick Lamar’s win has been highlighted.” Though Lamar is the first hip-hop artist to receive the Pulitzer, the significance of his win may lie in its representation of a cultural shift and a the newfound acceptance of hip-hop and rap as an art form – one that is worthy of praise and prestige. “We hear that connection between violence and hip-hop,” Calvente said. “So this Pulitzer Prize is highlighting that hip-hop is in fact an art – an art that was born within the United States that pulled from all these different black diaspora populations across the globe. It really is truly an American art piece.” Hip-hop and rap culture has shifted and gone through several phases, appealing to listeners across the globe with rhythmic, poetic and sometimes brash lyrics. It has remained a groundbreaking genre of music that has shown time and again that it can evolve and change to fit with the times. “What stands out to me about ‘DAMN’ is that he is writing in a very direct, unvarnished, authentic idiom about topics of urgent relevance to U.S. culture, and doing so in a way that is not forced or heavyhanded, but crafted with a virtuosic understanding of his genre,” said Michael Lewanski, a composer and associate professor in DePaul’s School of Music. And it’s not
just about politics; Lewanski also notes that Lamar’s Pulitzer win is different because it elevates his status as an artist. “Many previous winners have been prominent classical composers, mostly white men who are members of a traditional, privileged, probably exclusive, elite, financially secure positions. Lamar is different because his cultural capital comes from a different set off sources,” Lewanski said. In addition to Lamar’s win for hip-hop/rap, the achievement also marks progress in the diversity of musical choices and selection by the Pulitzer organization. “It indicates that audiences, musicians, scholars and critics increasingly realize that there's no reason commercially successful music can’t be thought of as just as good as so-called art music … a commonly expressed opinion in some corners used to be something like ‘rap is not music.’ This award reflects the extent to which that way of thinking is simply no longer viable,” Lewanski added. After Lamar’s win was announced and media coverage increased, some fans took to social media to discuss the achievement. Many remain hopeful that this win will allow other hip-hop artists and lessawarded genres to become better known and recognized for their musical abilities – regardless of their backgrounds or status as musicians. “I’m pretty sure there was a time, not at all that long ago, they wouldn’t have considered hiphop. Thus, there’s been a real shift – in the direction of seriousness, nuance, and care – in how hiphop is listened to and received and interpreted,” Lewanski added. Lamar’s Pulitzer Prize award brings hip-hop and other lesser known artists and genres out of the shadows to be celebrated as an art.
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SMILEY N. POOL | HOUSTON CHRONICLE VIA AP In this May 2008 file photo, gymnasts including Nastia Liukin, far left, and Shawn Johnson, far right, line up for Martha Karolyi during USA Gymnastics National Team training in Huntsville, Texas.
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MIKHAIL KLIMENTYEV | KREMLIN POOL PHOTO VIA AP BRUCE ACKERMAN | STAR-BANNER VIA AP Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a Security Council Students are led out of Forest High School after a shooting at meeting at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, the school on Friday, April 20, 2018 in Ocala, Fla. One student shot another in the ankle at the high school and a suspect is in Russia, Thursday, April 19, 2018. custody, authorities said Friday.
USA Gymnastics settles sex abuse lawsuit
Russia says US did not violate red line during Syria strikes
Indianapolis, Indiana USA Gymnastics has reached a confidential settlement in a Georgia lawsuit that spurred a newspaper investigation into the organization's practices for reporting child abuse. A former gymnast filed the lawsuit against USA Gymnastics in 2013, alleging that the organization that trains Olympians received at least four warnings about coach William McCabe, who videotaped her in various states of undress. The lawsuit revealed that USA Gymnastics wouldn't forward child sex abuse allegations to authorities unless they were in writing and signed by a victim or a victim's parent. A judge in Effingham County, Georgia, dismissed the lawsuit on April 12, according to court records. USA Gymnastics admits no wrongdoing or liability in the settlement. "We want to make it clear that the settlement does not prevent the former gymnast from speaking publicly about her experiences," USA Gymnastics said in a statement Thursday. McCabe pleaded guilty in Georgia in 2006 to federal charges of sexual exploitation of chi==ldren and making false statements. He's serving a 30-year prison sentence. The suit sparked The Indianapolis Star's investigation of USA Gymnastics, which exposed abuse by Larry Nassar, a former Michigan State University sports doctor, and spurred the resignations of the organization's president and board. Nassar, 54, pleaded guilty to molesting patients and possessing child pornography. He was sentenced this year to prison terms that will keep him locked up for life after roughly 200 women gave statements against him in two courtrooms over 10 days. USA Gymnastics faces additional lawsuits from women who say Nassar sexually abused them. The suits allege the organization was negligent, fraudulent and intentionally inflicted emotional distress by failing to warn or protect athletes from Nassar's abuse. The organization has denied the allegations and wants the lawsuits dismissed.
Moscow, Russia
Russia says alleged chemical attack in Syria staged by UK Fort Lauderdale, Florida Panic and fear gripped another Florida school Friday when a gunman opened fire, wounding one student before being taken into custody on a day planned for a national classroom walkout to protest gun violence, authorities said. It happened Friday morning at Forest High School, which was put on lockdown, the Marion County Sheriff 's Office reported. The wounded student, a 17-year-old boy, was taken to a local hospital for treatment of a non-life threatening injury to his ankle. Some students and teachers piled desks and filing cabinets against classroom doors as a makeshift barricade. Police initially said the 19-year-old suspect is also a student at the school, but later said he was a former student not currently enrolled. No charges were immediately announced. The Ocala shooting comes just over two months after a gunman killed 17 people and wounded 17 others at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Nikolas Cruz, 19, faces the death penalty if convicted in that Valentine's Days shooting. The shooting also coincided with a nationwide student walkout to protest gun violence on the anniversary of the 1999 massacre at Colorado's Columbine High School. The Ocala school had planned its version of a walkout, students said. Chris Oliver told the Ocala Star-Banner that his 16-year-old son, a Forest student, told him the shooting happened near his classroom. The boy told Oliver the shooter was standing in a hallway and fired at a closed classroom door. The shooter then dropped what authorities said was a shotgun, ran and tried to hide, the boy told his father. Craig Ham, deputy superintendent of Ocala schools operations, said the gunman carried a shotgun in a guitar case into the school by blending in with students. Ham
told reporters the shooter fired at the bottom of a classroom door, which was locked, and pellets struck the victim in the ankle. Students and teachers had been prepared for such alerts and leapt into action to barricade the classroom's one door and block the door's window. The school had planned to participate around 11 a.m. in a walkout commemorating the Columbine shooting. Marion County schools Superintendent Heidi Maier decided six weeks ago that any students who walked out would be punished. Instead, Maier instructed the seven mainstream high school principals to meet with their school's student body to develop a topic of discussion for a 30-minute session. All such events were canceled Friday. Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods praised the quick response by the school resource officer, as well as school personnel and first responders. In the Parkland shooting, school resource officer Scot Peterson retired amid accusations he did not do enough to confront the Stoneman Douglas gunman. The Forest resource officer, Marion County Sheriff 's Deputy James Long, "did not hesitate. He went right in," Woods said at a news conference. The sheriff said the suspect was not injured, was not fired at and was arrested without resistance. After the shooting, all students were taken by bus with a police escort to First Baptist Church of Ocala, where parents gathered to pick them up, officials said. School district spokesman Kevin Christian sent a recorded phone message urging parents to stay away from the school. Ocala police, the sheriff 's office, the Florida Highway Patrol and the FBI were investigating.
Russia's foreign minister said Friday that the U.S. sought out and respected Moscow's positions in Syria when it launched its air strikes last week. Lavrov noted that despite the escalating tensions between Moscow and Washington, the U.S. made sure it didn't harm any Russian personnel and positions during the strikes against the regime of President Bashar Assad following a suspected chemical attack on the town of Douma. "We told them where our red lines were, including the geographical red lines," Lavrov told Russian state television. "The results have shown that they haven't crossed those lines." Moscow had warned the U.S. before the strike that it could hit back if the U.S. actions jeopardize Russian servicemen in Syria, and the allies had given Russia an advance warning to make sure no Russians were in the line of fire. Lavrov also revealed that Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin discussed the possibility of visiting each other's country when the U.S. president rang up Russian counterpart last month to congratulate him on his re-election. Moscow's hopes for better ties with Washington under Trump have withered amid the ongoing investigations into the alleged collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia. In recent weeks, tensions have risen further over the March poisoning of a former Russian spy and his daughter, which Britain has blamed on Russia. The U.S., Britain and other Western allies responded by expelling over 150 Russian diplomats, and Moscow, which has fervently denied the British accusations, responded in kind. Further stoking tensions was the purported chemical attack in Douma on April 7. That prompted the U.S., Britain and France to launch a missile strike on Syria. Russia condemned the strike on its ally as an "act of aggression." The Pentagon said that all 105 missiles fired at three Syrian chemical facilities reached their targets, while the Russian military said Syrian air defenses downed 71 out of 103 U.S. missiles.
12 | Opinions. The DePaulia. April 23, 2018
Opinions SGA president formally endorses "We are DePaul" By Michael Lynch SGA President
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Hi DePaulia, Hope all is well! Thank you for covering SGA these past couple months. We appreciate you taking an unbiased approach to your reporting as that is what this university, and this world, needs more of. With that, I want to follow up regarding last night’s presidential debates and offer this statement as you prepare your coverage report. Originally, I had planned on staying out of elections completely. I did not want to make it appear that I was by any means trying to “pass the torch,” but instead, I wanted the candidates to earn the student body’s trust and support. However, after hearing both teams yesterday, this all changed. Being SGA President and Vice President requires a level of maturity, foresight and cultural competency that is unlike any other position on campus. They are responsible for spearheading internal change within the organization, collaborating with university stakeholders to drive strategy, and delegating responsibilities to other members. The SGA president also has a seat at the table in the school’s Joint Council, the Policy Review Group, and the Strategic Resource Allocation Committee. As the sole student voice in these spaces, they have the unique responsibility of making informed decisions that will answer the needs of today while also responding to the long-term opportunities and challenges of the university. After being in these spaces, I have spent the last month asking myself who I trust with this responsibility going forward. Who has the experience, discipline and strategic potential to lead SGA into this new era? Who has already demonstrated that they are prepared to assume these responsibilities from day one? I have listened to both teams
and have examined the platforms put forth. The answer to that is Jack Evans and Katy Bozich. I endorse them not because we agree on everything or because I’m trying to protect my “legacy.” Katy and I actually ran on opposing campaign teams last year, and Jack has been one of my most vocal critics all year. I endorse them because they are brave, fearless advocates who are not afraid to challenge the status quo. They understand the magnitude of the positions they seek and the privilege and responsibility of the platform. They also understand SGA is only strong when our partnerships with students and student organizations are strong. Over the past year, I have had the opportunity to work alongside them both and learn from them. Jack has been a part of the university’s Strategic Planning Task Force, collaborated with citywide SGA’s to build a coalition and has assisted in the overhaul of our constitution. Katy has been a tireless advocate on our Academic Affairs front. She has gone above and beyond, meeting with both faculty and staff council, in efforts to make course evaluations public and for the university to explore open source textbooks. They have taken a disciplined approach, backed by internal member support and informed by evidence, in their activism. They have responded to the challenges of today, while also being aware of the longterm implications of the issues most relevant to students. There is too much at stake right now for us to be focusing on toilet paper. We have undocumented students worrying about their status. We have graduating seniors wondering when they’re going t get a job so they can begin their careers. We have students who still do not feel that DePaul is inclusive towards them. These are the relevant issues, not bath tissue. Thanks for reading.
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The opinions in this section do not necessarily reflect those of The DePaulia staff.
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The SGA candidates want your vote: "DePaul for All" and "We are DePaul" make statements #DePaulForAll: It's not about the toilet paper - it's about what the toilet paper represents PHOTO COURTESY OF DEPAUL FOR ALL
By Josh Kaufman SGA Candidate
The odds are that you have never heard of Student Government. For the past two years, while SGA has worked to put on events for students, it seems to fall short where the students really need it. 91 percent of the money that goes to DePaul comes from tuition – it’s time students had a say where the university spends its money. SGA needs to be an advocate for students’ interests. The mission of our campaign is simple – to address campus safety, advocate for college affordability and ensure complete transparency of SGA.
Campus safety is not a one-point issue. As your next SGA representatives, we want to ensure the guards responsible for our well-being are well-compensated, able to unionize and receive the benefits that they are entitled to. Moreover, we will secure safe, alternative travel options, such as subsidized Ubers for students between 9 p.m. and 3 a.m. in order to ensure the safety of our student body. Other student governments across the country have been able to do this – why not DePaul? If you are like us, you pay more per quarter on textbooks than you do for groceries. If this frustrates you, you are not alone. It’s time DePaul University began incentivizing professors to switch
to Open Educational Resources, which are 100 percent free online textbooks. If you prefer paper to digital textbooks, you can still print them out! This will not only save you money, but it is also environmentally conscious. While SGA has made attempts to better allocate our funding, students have little access to the SGA budget. Our administration will make this budget easily available to view on our website. We will also be holding office hours for any concerned students – there is no issue too small. So why toilet paper? We see the issue as being a larger, systematic problem where students don’t have a say in the
#WeAreDePaul: motivated to evoke policy change with tampons, condoms, equity, sustainability and course evaluations By Katy Bozich SGA Candidate
DePaul’s Student Government Association sits on various committees with faculty, staff and administration to voice the student perspective, concerns and opinions. As SGA election season is upon us, a team of student leaders, collectively known as “We Are DePaul,” have joined forces, brainstormed progressive initiatives and are campaigning to be elected into the 201819 SGA to make real change to benefit students. While we cannot buy support, we are relying on students to please share our message, hear our ideas and get out to vote. We Are DePaul consists of Jack Evans and Katy Bozich (President and Vice President), Lucy Norton (Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs), Sydney Jones (EVP of Student Affairs), Sophie Modzelewski (EVP of Operations) and Justin Fernandez (Treasurer). Additionally,
We Are DePaul has recently endorsed Gisselle Cervantes, DePaul SGA’s first ever EVP of Equity and Diversity. Five out of the seven candidates are currently in SGA now and are hoping to continue the progress they have made this year. Promoting change in Student Government roles involves building relationships with the DePaul administration and understanding DePaul’s structure, and We Are DePaul’s prior experience will create a smooth transition. We Are DePaul has brainstormed initiatives we believe can both reinvent DePaul SGA’s relationship with students as well as evoke great change benefiting campus climate, student needs and the environment. Jack and Katy hope to increase SGA’s transparency and accessibility to students in collaborating with more on-campus organizations, drafting significantly more resolutions and policies to be sent to administration and to increase
university’s decisions. Many have voiced their disillusionment and frustration with SGA not delivering on noticeable changes for students. While toilet paper is not the most important issue facing students, it’s nonetheless something we can all agree on, and it’s a great first step in changing the relationship between students, SGA and the administration. If we can’t deliver on Charmin Ultra Soft, what can we deliver on? We will not settle for less. We are the Toilet Paper Party. Please look at our Facebook and Instagram @DePaulForAll to see our full platform and the specifics behind the implementation of all our initiatives.
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communication with the general student body in order to incorporate all student needs and concerns. Lucy will strive to continue SGA’s work in advocating for open-source textbooks and making course evaluations public. Sydney hopes to advocate for more healthy dining options on campus, allowing organizations to distribute condoms, advocate for DePaul to fund feminine hygiene products and continue to facilitate dialogue regarding sexual health and relationships. Sophie has big plans for making DePaul more competitive with Loyola in terms of sustainability. Some of her aims include limiting dependence on plastic bottles and straws, adding more biodegradable products on campus and pushing for a student-run sustainability fund. Additionally, Sophie hopes to make bathroom signage more inclusive of all genders and make DePaul’s campus more accessible for students with disabilities.
As treasurer, Justin hopes to increase communication with DePaul students about SGA’s budget through online tools, so students are able to have an input on how SGA’s benefit should be spent as we are serving YOU! Gisselle’s position is new, but she has been conversing with many organizations on campus to shape the initiatives she hopes to accomplish next year. She wants to examine how DePaul makes decisions with equity and diversity in mind. DePaul, it is time to take SGA seriously. We are running to represent YOU. We can do so, so much to improve sustainability, advocate for reproductive justice and push for educational affordability and transparency through university policy change. In order for We Are DePaul to be successful in advocating and implementing our initiatives in the upcoming school year, we need students to vote at votesga.depaul.edu!
Focus
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Free flow
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The bathroom in Open Books definitely has the most interesting and engaging wall art out of any of the bathrooms on this list. They have various cuttings and prints pasted on the wall. Though it is a single person bathroom, it also has a diaper changing station. The drawback is that the view from the toilet is of supplies for the bathroom. But at least you know that they won’t run out. Open Books is located at 651 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60661 in the West Loop.
Where to go when you need to go By William Sullivan Contributing Writer
On April 12, two black men walked into a Philadelphia Starbucks and asked to use the bathroom. They were told they needed to buy something first. Eventually the manager called the police and they were arrested. The incident has brought up a broader question: should people be allowed to use the bathroom for free in restaurants and other businesses open to the public? DePaul sophomores Timone Lyander and Liam Baker have both had problems with finding a place to use the bathroom throughout the city. “We were all trying to find a place to use the bathroom and we couldn’t, so we had to go to Subway where we had to buy something,” Lyander said. “We had to buy a cookie where they gave us a receipt with the code (for the bathroom).” “I feel like it is basic, like water is free at a restaurant, why shouldn’t the bathroom be?” Baker asked. Lyander and Baker believe that restaurants should allow people to use their bathrooms and businesses as it’s illegal to use the bathroom in the street. “It is illegal to use the bathroom outside, and if you are going to open your doors to customers in general, it would be a good business practice (to let people use your bathroom),” Lyander said. Open Books, a bookstore in the West Loop allows free access to their bathroom without requiring a purchase. “It is part of our goal to be a community space,” said Dominic Loise, the bookstore manager. “We never really thought about locking it, we mostly were worried about making it gender neutral.” There are bathrooms in the city that don’t require you to buy a $3 cookie to use them. And you won’t have to ask permission. For some of these places, you might have to look like
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River North/Near North
Many of the nicest bathrooms on this list are in the shopping malls in River North and the Near North Side. If you are in the area, you will find a nice bathroom not too far away. 900 North Michigan Shops (commonly known as the Bloomingdales building) 900 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 The bathrooms at Bloomingdales are probably the nicest on this list. They are tastefully styled, with stall doors that nearly reach to the floor. The door handles and frosted glass are a nice touch. They gray walls and tile go well with the wood stalls. There are good hand dryers and an especially beautiful sink. (Pictured to the left) The Shops at Northridge (commonly called the Nordstrom building) 55 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 The bathrooms at Nordstrom are not the prettiest on this list, but they are very clean. The stalls and dividers are generic stainless steel. They have decorated in nice tones of brown and gray. But they do have two options for drying your hands, towels and a hand drier, which makes these bathrooms stand out. They are pretty far from the entrance and you have to go up to the second floor to reach them. Merchandise Mart 222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza, Chicago, IL 60654 The bathrooms at the Merchandise Mart are pretty clean. The white tile is nice. They also have the advantage of being connected to the L stop at Merchandise Mart, which means that if you get on the Brown or Purple line heading to Lincoln Park and realize you won’t make it home, this is a great place to stop. For the patrons of the men’s room, they have very ecofriendly high efficiency spud urinals from American Standard. The restrooms are very close to the entrance to the L stop, which is very convenient. Bloomgdale’s
The Loop
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The department stores and malls in the Loop mean that there are many places to find a bathroom. A big boon to the bathroom seeker is the department store or shopping mall. Department stores and shopping malls always have bathrooms. Macy’s: 111 N State St, Chicago, IL 60602 The bathrooms in Macy’s are big, but not always the cleanest. They also have quite a bit of foot traffic through them. Many of the stalls have graffiti scratched into the walls. Also, finding them in the store can be kind of hard. It is better to go across the street in Block 37. Van Buren Street Metra Station: 132 E Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60604 The bathrooms at Van Buren Street Station are not nice. They could be worse, but they are not very clean. It looks like the stalls and dividers were in some kind of small fight from the dents. These bathrooms also requires a long walk from the entrance, from Michigan Ave through a tunnel under the street, to the station, then all the way to your left when you reach the seating. Not recommended, but better than nothing. (Pictured to the Right). Target: 1 S State St, Chicago, IL 60603 Target’s bathrooms are not the cleanest. They also have a lot of foot traffic, meaning you might find yourself waiting for an open toilet. The benefits are how close to the door they are, and that they are on the first floor. They are also very close to campus.
West Loop
Van Buren Street Station
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Finding easily accessible bathrooms in the West Loop is more difficult because many of the businesses there are restaurants. There are no shopping malls like in River North and not much retail like in the Loop. The options are largely limited to train stations, hotels and a few retail stores. Union Station: 225 South Canal Street, Chicago, IL 60606 The bathrooms in Union Station are nice and large. Though they are plainly furnished they are clean. They get a lot of foot traffic from Amtrak and Metra riders, as well as visitors to the food court. The restrooms are easy to find if you go through the Adams Street Metra station entrance, but Union Station is a maze, so going through other entrances might make finding them more difficult. Definitely the nicest train station bathrooms on this list. SoHo House Hotel: 113 N Green St, Chicago, IL 60607 SoHo House has incredibly nice bathrooms. The stall walls are very fashionable, with nice wood and white walls. The wood counter that the sinks is in looks great. But there is a major problem. To get to the bathroom, you have to walk all the way to the end of the building from the door. Then you have to go up a flight of stairs. Then you have to walk past a bar and tell the person seating tables at a restaurant that you are using the bathroom. These bathrooms have the greatest barriers to entry of any on this list. But you are only going to get one question, no follow up. (Pictured to the left). SoHo House
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16 | Arts & Life. The DePaulia. April 23, 2018
Arts & Life
'The Blue Door'
Film student returns to childhood in new film
IMAGE COURTESY OF HARSHA GALLUPALLI
Graduate student Harsha Gallupalli reinvents H.G. Wells' classic short story "Door in the Wall" in his thesis film "The Blue Door." It officially premieres at DePaul in June.
By Garret Neal Staff Writer
H. G. Wells is one of the most influential science fiction writers of all time. Prominently shown in the 2005 “War of the Worlds” remake with Tom Cruise and soon in the planned “Invisible Man” remake with Johnny Depp, Wells penned stories that still permeate the fabric of our culture over 100 years after their original publication. But it was not these timeless tales that DePaul graduate student Harsha Gallupalli drew on for his thesis film, “The Blue Door.” It was instead from Wells’ short story “Door in the Wall,” about a child who finds a door to different realities in his house. “This is like a metaphorical piece about childhood,” Gallupalli said. “It hasn’t become as famous as some of his other writing, but I totally connected with it because I also feel like as a child I was so much happier than as an adult.” The Blue Door” tells the story of a man named Leo, who dreams of returning to his childhood, a time when he felt more free. Suddenly, a blue door begins appearing in his life that allows him to travel back to certain points in his childhood. However, it only appears in times of crises, when Leo must choose between his adult obligations and his childhood dreams. Gallupalli said he originally started writing the script about four years ago when he still lived in India. He was working as an engineer, which paid well, but after a while his routine lost its luster. Going to work in the mornings, going home at night, Gallupalli said he felt like a zombie. He began to question what he was doing. Was there a purpose or was he just doing it because everyone else was? That experience drove him to begin the writing process. When he came to the U.S. for film school two and a half years ago, the script followed the “Door in the Wall” closely. However, after talking with professor Alireza Khatami (who’s film “Oblivion Verses” won the Horizon Best Screenplay at the 2017 Venice Film Festival) he made some sweeping decisions. “He was like, ‘Why are you putting in all this dialogue? How it this any different from someone talking on the radio?’” Gallupalli said. “And it just made sense.
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"The Blue Door" follows Leo as he longs to return to childhood when he suddenly finds a blue door that allows him to do so. Why am I doing cinema if I’m not going to express it visually?” And so Gallupalli took all the dialogue out of his script. At this point, the story lost most of its relation to Wells’ original story, outside of the concept of the door. Gallupalli also began implementing animation to use during the parts of the story that take place in adulthood; he decided live action would be used for scenes set during the main character’s childhood. Once it seemed things were starting to get rolling, the original producer for the film had to drop out. Screenwriting graduate student Angel Wilson stepped into the vacancy, occupying her first full-time producing role. Previously, her producing experience had only been recruiting crew members; this time she was looking for full-time experience. She said she knew student projects were the best way to learn and that “The Blue Door” seemed particularly intriguing. Coming off an experimental narrative class, the similarly experimental style of the film drew Wilson to it. To her, she said, it felt like “a visual poem.” As the producer, her role had expanded
from recruiting crew members to securing locations, organizing food options and managing the budget. She said she has enjoyed the experience and the directorproducer relationship has been fun, but that the amount of constant changing was even more than she anticipated. “I’ve always known that filmmaking involved flexibility and that nothing ever goes to plan,” Wilson said. “So, you always know, but it’s different from theory to practice. That has been an interesting growing experience.” With the producer role filled, things were back on track, relatively speaking. As Wilson mentioned, every film has bumps along the way. Between working with the animation and live action teams, dealing with the “spring” weather, and a few other choice moments, Gallupalli said he feels like he’s “aged ten years in the last few months.” With work and the shoot, the 1st AD, Ben Wright, said he even carried timers, rather than alarms, to mark how long he could sleep in between the two. Still, on April 14 they had made it to the second to last day of shooting. Gallupalli knew it would more
stressful than even the final day, due to the number of people required. Rain continually spat down as actors huddled underneath a canopy in between takes, hurriedly throwing on coats stay warm. After a short break to watch the shot, Gallupalli called for another take. The actors filed out, putting their coats on a nearby table before and lining up in a procession. They had been filming the same scene of teenage Leo, played by Lance Spencer, observing a group of people since 9 that morning. It was now 12:30. Spencer watched the crowd pass by. Gallupalli yelled cut and the actors grabbed their things, dashing inside to find warmth in the music school. After watching the shot, Gallupalli realized he needed to ask Wright for one more take. Wright said he could do that, but he would have to sacrifice some of the shots they wanted to get to later. Gallupalli decided to take what he had and continue moving forward with production anyway. “The Blue Door” is scheduled to release in June, when it will be screened at DePaul.
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'Westworld' shakes up season two
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Evan Rachel Wood and James Marsden star in this show as Dolores Abernathy and Teddy Flood, two people in the reimagined past of Westworld.
By Carina Smith Nation & World Editor
“Westworld” may have only aired one season so far, but it’s hard to deny that it has easily become a favorite amongst HBO’s lineup of original series. This futuristic show took over audiences’ attention when it aired in 2016 and season two is one of the most anticipated shows of 2018. “Westworld” is based in an atypical wild west themed amusement park. Instead, it is filled with android hosts who are programmed to help bring enjoyable and seemingly real experiences to their guests. The hosts, as shown throughout season one, are on an apparent path to selfdiscovery as they go through their typical day-to-day storylines throughout the park. The moral and ethical dilemmas, as well as the questions of how far humanity will go when it comes to technology, were some of the fascinating ideas that fueled much of the interest for the first season of “Westworld.” The android hosts are insanely humanlike right down to the way they feel, thought the guests treat them like anything but, murdering and assaulting them in order to live out the “full experience” that the expansive park has to offer. The first season was full of enough twists and turns to match the best Six Flags roller coaster. And while the show’s creators answered plenty of questions about the world the show exists in, they made sure to raise even more questions. Some characters, like the quirky but beloved Elsie, have been missing since way before the end of the season, keeping viewers IMAGE COURTESY OF IMDB wondering when – or if – they would ever Marsden was a breakout star in season one of HBO's hit sci-fi drama "Westworld." know the darkest secrets of Westworld’s hidden operations. hosts, there were many questions about season two premiere didn’t disappoint. The After leaving viewers with a heart- where the second season would pick up. breathtaking episode began in the same wrenching finale that featured a number of Airing on April 22, “Westworld’s” simplistic interview set up between Arnold humans being massacred by their android
and Delores, creating a sense of familiarity. The rest of the episode is anything but, however. Audiences are taken through a new storyline with only a few questions leftover from the previous season actually being answered. Key characters are brought back to continue the stories of both the hosts and the surviving humans that began in season one, though the dialogue and interactions between characters in the second season shows that Westworld is about to change for the better. The plot only thickened in the season premiere, showing the duality of both human and host characters throughout the episode, and exposing some of the secrets to the mysterious parent company Delos. While fan-favorites like Delores are exploring more about themselves and recalling memories from past lives, the humans who run the park are working hard to keep the public in the dark about the issues plaguing their hosts. The brutality within the show has also taken a step up from its first season, with everything from traditional muskets to futuristic-style guns flooding the screen. The intensity of the first episode compared to the last season shows that viewers are in for a season that won’t spare any characters. The action-packed show has grown from guests timidly shooting a gun at a host to heartracing scenes and detailed prosthetics. While it is evident that the show is preparing to take a major and exciting change in direction, the initial mystique that drew so many into the show nearly two years ago has not been lost in the second season. The changes and storyline that HBO is bringing to us in the second season is guaranteed to be action-packed, heart racing and an overall work of art.
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'When I Think of You in a Castle' Post Animal's debut is psychedelic rock masterpiece By Cailey Gleeson Contributing Writer
If MGMT and Tame Impala had a lovechild it would be Post Animal. This Chicago-based psychedelic rock sextet is comprised of bassist Dalton Allison, guitarist Javi Reyes, guitarist and keyboardist Jake Hirshland, drummer Wesley Toledo and guitarist Matt Williams – with occasional vocal and guitar contributions from Joe Keery of Stranger Things. After four years of singles and EPs, Post Animal finally graced fans on April 20 with their debut album “When I Think of You In a Castle.” What began in a haunted Michigan lake house with the future of the band in question due to Keery’s filming commitments has culminated in an 11-track LP that was definitely worth the wait. Heavy psychedelic rock is infused perfectly with power-pop throughout this record to create a balance that sets the group apart from other modern psychedelic bands. “Everywhere All At Once” starts off the album and manages to set the tone – even though it features a completely different sound than the rest of the tracks. Originally recorded with vocals, the band decided to scrap them to focus on the synths throughout and make the track an instrumental intro to the album. The soft strumming builds slowly – but steadily – until Toledo’s powerful drums
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"When I Think of You in a Castle" is Post Animal's first new release since 2016. come in to lead what may just be the most flawless transition between tracks to “Gelatin Mode.” “Gelatin Mode” is followed up by “Tire Eyes.” While the sound isn’t completely different, it has less of a rock feel and more of a power-pop vibe. Powerful drums and riffs dominate these two tracks while
Allison and Keery tag-team the vocals on “Ralphie” to create a sugary power-pop anthem that truly steals the show. Compared to the heaviness of the other tracks, “Castle” is a relaxing interlude that allows you to reflect on just how amazing this album is. It shows what Post Animal does best: versatility. While sticking true
to their genre, they explore the parameters of psychedelia and create a truly unique listening experience. There’s something special about their inclusion of “Special Moment” – the only single they released in 2017 – on “When I Think of You.” In a sense, it shows their growth as musicians while showing that they’ll always stay true to their roots. “Victory Lap: Danger Zone” continues with the heavy rock vibes that make this album so special. The heavy riffs create a high octane feeling that leaves you wondering if you’re actually in danger, but the feel of the album once again slows down with “One Thing.” These tracks – along with “Heart Made of Metal” and “Dirtpicker” reflect the newfound confidence this band has found in their sound that wasn’t exactly prevalent in their previous releases. Instead of being soft and heavy, they go big with melodic riffs while still sticking to their original style. The album ends perfectly with the bonus track on the album – “Susie.” This tune exudes a mellow vibe yet sounds like it would fit perfectly at the end of a nostalgic coming-of-age movie. There’s something different about Post Animal compared to the rest of the indie rock scene. With secured spots at some pretty serious summer festivals – including Lollapalooza – and the reception to their album thus far, it’s safe to say that this is just their beginning.
Sushi you donut want to miss By Lauren Taylor Contributing Writer
Sushi donuts are not pastries – rather, they are sushi rolls formed into the shape of a donut. The only current location where someone would be able to find sushi donuts in Chicago is at Simply Thalia located inside Block 37 off of State Street. Simply Thalia’s menu features three different kinds of sushi donuts: “the Chicago Loop,” “the Red Line,” and “the Blue Line.” The Chicago Loop ($8.95) has salmon, white tuna, avocado, red tobiko, cream cheese and masago mayo stuffing; the Red Line ($7.95) has spicy salmon, red tobiko, scallions, avocado, and cucumber stuffing; and the Blue Line ($7.95) comes with spicy tuna, ocean blue mayo, unagi sauce, imitation crab, and spicy wasabi mayo stuffing. Eugene Fritz, 48, is the owner of Simply Thalia and said sushi donuts were in high demand even before he added them to the menu. “Early last year I had some tourists ask if we or anyone in Chicago sold sushi donuts, which I didn’t know about at first, and told them no,” Fritz said. “It wasn’t until like five more people asked about sushi donuts before I did some research. (I) tried some when I visited family in California during the spring of 2017, then when I came back it was put on the menu about two weeks later.” Fritz says the first weekend Simply Thalia premiered the sushi donuts, the chefs made over 5,000 – and they all sold out. “We don’t sell out like we used to last year, but they’re still a popular item because we’re the only location that’s doing sushi
donuts. I think our next competition when it comes to doing sushi-stuff like us would be a sushi burrito restaurant,” Fritz said. Selma Hernandez, 24, works at Simply Thalia and recalls working the weekend the sushi donuts premiered on the menu. “I remember it being crazy,” Hernandez said. “Everyone was on staff, there was always a line outside the restaurant – people taking pictures would have their flash setting on,It kind of felt like a storm of people: their flashes were lightning and the stacks of dirty dishes being thrown in the sink was thunder.” Hernandez remembers making around $500 that opening weekend. “They’re still a really popular item, but business has slowed down over the year,” Hernandez said. Lily Acuna, 20, and Anthony Carrillo, 21, walked in and grabbed seats at the red countertop bar. They talked a little louder than the soft jazz that plays over the speakers and got comfy in their seats. Behind the countertop bar, Hernandez makes a martini for a separate guest. Hernandez talked to them about the specials of the day, walked away to deliver the martini and then came back to pour a beer for Carrillo. They looked over menus under warmlight lamps and red lanterns that are laced along the ceiling boards. There are more lanterns in the windows near the entrance adorned with cherry blossom designs. Acuna and Carrillo first went into Simply Thalia after they were holiday shopping this past year in Block 37. The cherry blossom lanterns were originally what caught Acuna’s eye when he and Carrillo were walking around, and they soon realized it was a sushi restaurant.
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Traditional sushi rolls are reinvented to create newly popular sushi donuts. “We meet up about every other week, or at least once a month, to get sushi,” Acuna said. “We try to do new places, but this is our third time coming to Thalia’s.” They’ve explored sushi restaurants around the Chicago Loop and their hometown of Berwyn. “There’s some really good places by us, but we tend to explore more downtown sushi restaurants,” Acuna said. Acuna orders the Thalia dumplings and the Blue Line sushi donut. Carrillo
hesitated at first, and then ordered the Floridian Cruise roll. “Honestly, I’m not a big fan of the sushi donuts because they tend to fall apart, or it’s kind of weird to cut, or you have to use a fork,” Carrillo said. “The sushi donuts honestly taste fine and I usually try to order something new everywhere I go, but I end up ordering the Floridian Cruise roll most of the time when I come here."
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'Doppelgänger' brings farce to Chicago
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Rainn Wilson stars as two different characters in "Doppelganger: (an international farce)" alongside recent DePaul Theatre School graduate Celeste Cooper.
By Zoey Barnes Focus Editor
A recent DePaul graduate walks on stage in front of a completely filled audience, before fluffing pillows on a brown, leather couch center stage and spreading assorted African flora around the room. Not long after, Rainn Wilson, known for his role as Dwight in “The Office,” follows her. Clad in a fencing costume and speaking in a British accent, Wilson and co-star Celeste Cooper banter on and off about the future of their country in the Central African Republic. In “The Doppelganger (an international farce),” which premiered on April 5, is directed by Tina Landau and written by Matthew-Lee Erlbach, Wilson plays both the role of a British politician named Thomas who is met with an untimely sickness and his carbon copy, an American teacher named Jimmy who seems to be at the wrong place at the wrong time. Opposite Wilson is recent DePaul Theatre School graduate Cooper, who is brilliant in the role of Rosie. Her character is an African maid, who despite her lowly status nonetheless spars fiercely with the other characters in the show. While Thomas deals with his sickness, his doppelganger, Jimmy has to take on the world of being a politician, and Celeste has to juggle both the men. As new politicians start coming and going from stage, including a lowly American, a Silicon Valley hot-shot, a rowdy British woman, a sexually perverse Latina and Saudi Arabian couple and finally followed by the CAR’s King and Queen. When all the politicians have finally been introduced, the dirty world of politics commence. With one large capitalistic deal and secret deals being made between all the characters, Rosie and Jimmy are forced to adapt to their chaotic surroundings. Wilson delivers impeccable comedy, with wonderful timing and a real talent for acting. He awed the audience with his quick changes from Thomas to Jimmy and back. Cooper, similarly dazzled audiences with her ability to channel raw emotion in the story, as well as her surprising comedic
abilities. Her performance is incredible, emotive and visceral. Written with a ribald sense of humor by playwright Matthew-Lee Erlbach, the show encompasses many elements of a classic farce, including racy sex jokes, bodily humor and sometimes even purposefully poor timing. Throughout its entire two and a half hour runtime, the audience roared with laughter. The show is timely, with many references to pop culture and hot-button political issues.There are jokes in this production that you know probably shouldn’t laugh at, but you will anyway, including ones featuring American gun control, Brexit, Facebook, Steve Bannon and Silicon Valley. The play ultimately wants the audience to see how difficult and senseless the field of politics can be, especially when it becomes nothing more than a venue for capitalistic ventures and untrustworthy motives. With its stereotypical portrayals of African, American, Middle Eastern and British characters, it creates a satirical mood that shows the chaotic state of global affairs. For all the laughs “The Doppelganger (an international farce)” provides, it poses profound questions. It examines faith, asking why people pray when they know full well that their prayers do nothing. Across its three hours, the play tackles a variety of subject matter in both a humorous and serious way. It is almost genius-like in the way it criticizes global society while still being rooted in farce. The show has great production values too; from the set design to the sound and lighting. “The Doppelganger (an international farce),” quite frankly, left me speechless. If you are looking for a good laugh, for something that is as suspenseful as it is comedic, all wrapped up in a story that makes you ask questions about your own humanity, then “The Doppelganger (an international farce)” is a great choice. It is a necessary play for our time, and for the inhumane, unjust world we live in. “The Doppelganger (an international farce)” will show at the Steppenwolf Theater until May 27.
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Wilson, best known from "The Office," reaffirms his comedic talents on stage.
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Wilson's role as Dwight on "The Office" served as a launching point for his career.
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Some help with how to combat panic attacks By Marissa De La Cerda Contributing Writer
Dizziness. Heart palpitations. Trembling. An overwhelming tightness in your chest coupled with an intensified fear and feeling of discomfort. These are some symptoms of a panic attack, a crippling phenomenon that is often a side effect of anxiety, stress and panic disorders that affect over 40 million of adults in the United States, according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America. Other symptoms can include a dissociation from reality, crying and irrational thoughts. While panic attacks are side effects of mental health disorders, anyone can experience them. “People don’t necessarily need to have a panic disorder to have a panic attack,” said Michael Villarreal, a licensed clinical professional counselor at Semillas Counseling, LLC. This means that while a lot of panic attacks are rooted in trauma and depression, they can also stem from everyday stressors such as school, work and relationships. Jennifer, a junior at DePaul University who asked that her name be changed, says she agrees. “I’ve had panic attacks in the past associated with a lot of different things – school, finances, the future,” she said. This is a common experience for many college students as they try to balance their academics, finances, social life and life after graduation. Juggling different things and trying to meet various deadlines can cause them to stress out to the point of a panic attack. DePaul students, specifically, may currently inhibit distress and symptoms of panic attacks as they begin studying for midterms or planning for post-graduation. The uncertainty students are facing when
trying to secure jobs or deciding whether to go to graduate school creates a lot of fear that can lead to panic attacks. Jeff Lanfear, director of the University Counseling Centers at DePaul says that college is usually when these attacks begin to take place. “The young adult years of 1824 are the typical onset of a lot of mental health issues,” he said. Entering adulthood is a huge transition that can be overwhelming and scary and create negative implications. The mind and body can only harbor so much stress before they negatively react. One common misconception about panic attacks that has been reiterated throughout mass media and society is that there is no treatment available. “Mainstream movies and TV shows will show symptoms such as hyperventilation, but they don’t show that there is help out there,” Michael Villarreal said. Nor do they show that someone can seek help regardless of how small their attacks may seem. “If there is some kind of impairment in functioning or you’re just feeling distress, reach out for help,” said Lanfear. There are many prevention and coping mechanisms as well as treatments available for those who suffer from these attacks, ranging from counseling to meditation. On campus, the University Counseling Services offer 20 sessions for a student’s entire academic career. That’s a short amount if a student requires long-term counseling but treatment for panic attacks often only require short-term therapy, according to Lanfear. Each session costs $5 but the fee will be waived if a student cannot pay. Lanfear says a student’s inability to pay the fee will not be a barrier between them and their need for counseling. Counseling isn’t the only way to treat
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panic attacks, though. Jennifer says she uses a countdown method during instances of dissociation where she identifies five things she can see, four things she can touch, two things she can smell and one thing she can taste. This helps keep her grounded and remain in tune with what is around her. Other mechanisms can include breathing techniques, meditation, exercise and saying no to certain demands and obligations when they begin to pile up. DePaul also offers various workshops on
mental health and general health awareness through the Office of Health Promotion and Wellness. These workshops are free to students. Despite the fact that American culture regularly stigmatizes mental illness, campus resources at DePaul aim to bring broader awareness and help for students who experience panic attacks and other mental health issues.
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The confusion of 'You Were Never Really Here' By Garret Neal Staff Writer
“You Were Never Really Here” is directed by Scottish director Lynne Ramsay and is based on the book by Jonathan Ames. Joaquin Phoenix stars as a man named Joe, who has a deeply troubled past but currently takes jobs tracking down missing children. His latest job requires him to find and return a local politician’s daughter, who has become a victim of sex trafficking. But to say that is what the film is about would be a lie. I’m honestly not entirely sure what exactly happened in this film or what the message was supposed to be, but the actual plot of the film is definitely not at the center of it. For that reason, many viewers may find this to be an exceptionally slow film, even with its short hour and a half run time. You could likely count the number of sequences that actually advance the plot on one hand. The film takes its time in transporting Joe to various locations throughout New York City, lingering on him for minutes as he waits for the train, eyes staring below the tracks. We get unusually long shots of Joe simply walking very slowly. Most sequences solely interrogate who Joe is and search for answers as to why he acts that way. The first shot in the film is also the first time we meet Joe, as he seemingly trys to suffocate himself via a plastic bag. This sets the tone as to what sort of mental state he is in. He makes several more failed suicide attempts littered throughout the film, intersected with quick flashbacks to
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Joaquin Phoenix stars in drama/mystery film "You Were Never Really Here." probable causes of his apparent PTSD. We see several moments in his life, ranging from his childhood to his special forces days and even to more recent events. No scene is shown for more than one or two seconds, if that, and on a first watch it can be tough to tie each glimpse together. It raises constant questions, among them: Why was he trying to suffocate himself as a kid the same way he is now as an adult? Is it just to tie the present day and the past scenes together? Was he suicidal at an early age? For some, I can see this being an intriguing advancement of Joe’s character, perhaps even bringing them back to the
theater for a second viewing to find all the details. But it could just as easily be an exercise in futility, with the film seemingly refusing to explain its own story. It all becomes more convoluted by the fact that we mostly experience things through Joe’s eyes, and the film makes clear that he is not a trustworthy narrator. He hears things that aren’t there several times throughout the film and even hallucinates at times. As the story winds its way to a close, the film brings us inside his head as he puts the pieces of the puzzle together. But the film leaves viewers in doubt: are we to trust what this man believes has happened? How much of this is truly happening and
how much of it is in his head? Even the film title seems to suggest that this whole situation may just be a construct of Joes decaying mind. There are a few things I can say for sure. Whether the story makes sense or not, Phoenix puts in a terrific performance. He is asked to convey much, in a film featuring little dialogue and huge emotional swings; he does it all flawlessly. Additionally, Johnny Greenwood, fresh off of his “Phantom Thread” Oscar nomination, conducts another great score that fits in well with the film’s dark tones and overall great sound design. Since the film is quiet dark, it's only moments of levity are found in the brief interactions between Joe and his mother. The rest of the film is soaked in anger and depression as we follow Joe, breaching topics like sex trafficking, domestic abuse, child abuse and suicide. Not to mention the several times Joe beats men to death with his trusty ball peen hammer. And the film is not shy about showing it. Ultimately, the only thing I felt after seeing the film was disorientation. I can easily see how some would label this film a drawn out, incoherent mess that tries to pass as artsy by showing random shots of airport water fountains. Yet at the same time, I can’t stop thinking about all the questions the film raised, and I do want to see if the film can answer them upon a second watch. It is not for everyone and I don’t think it was for me, but if you search for a deep meaning I’m sure it is there. Somewhere.
The Slaps break barriers in local scene By Lili Trifilio Contributing Writer
Three-piece local band The Slaps, were born shortly after the trio began their freshman year of college at DePaul University. “We met at a party two weeks after school started in 2016,” said guitarist Rand Kelly. After finding common interest in music, Ramsey Bell, Kelly, and Josh Resing sought out a name for their newly formed project. “Our friend suggested ‘The Slaps’ because people say ‘that sh*t slaps,’” said Kelly, referring to the familiar music saying referring to when a song is a hit. The Slaps released their first single “The Whistle Song” on Jan. 3, 2017 followed by an eight-track album titled “Susan’s Room” on Jan. 31, 2017. Their hit track “Song for a friend” collected 40,000 plays in just under a year and continues to grow. “I met Rand at the beginning of the 2016-2017 academic year at DMBO’s first meeting,” said Alicia Maciel, local music promoter and founder of Fifty50 shows. “He gave me his Soundcloud and I didn’t anticipate liking his voice and style as quickly as I did.” At DePaul, The Slaps are known for their massive house shows and dedicated cult-following. The band has sold out venues at popular hotspots such as the Beat Kitchen, Schubas and The Subterranean and exceeded capacity at local DIY venues such as Soup Shop and the 7/7. “Our performances get people away from the repetitive, mundane social experiences that are expected to be staples of college life,” said Kelly. “We add some spice to the weekend plans. Lots of our support comes from fellow students and
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Local rock band The Slaps performing at Schubas Tavern on Valentine's Day. The band has generated a dedicated local following. friends at DePaul.” Unlike other bands in the local scene that rely on social media for promotion, The Slaps’ following is show-driven. “We have no specific genre and are consistently altering the structure and presentation of our music,” said Kelly. “I think what sets us apart from other bands is the range of styles we can play.” The Slaps’ live performances evolve and change depending on the nature of the shows. The band performs alternative versions of their recorded songs in live settings, giving them a fresh feel.
“We tend to add or subtract from every song whenever we play, with the intent to reflect how we feel at that exact moment,” said Kelly. Their following also has gained The Slaps tremendous support from fellow musicians. “After getting to know Rand, Ramsey, and Josh more I can’t wait to support them along the way and help them out as much as I can,” said Maciel. The Slaps attribute their accomplishments as a band to the local music scene, with DePaul being the place
their success began. “It has facilitated a special kind of network that has allowed us to develop collaborative projects with other creative minds,” said Kelly, referring to DePaul’s musical environment. “We all met at DePaul,” said Kelly. “We practiced in the Corcoran music rooms, wrote music in our dorms and even played our first big show in the Stu.” The Slaps encourage fellow students to pursue artistic fields that stray outside the norm through their living example as musicians.
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Paterno
Wyatt Cenac's Problem Areas
In 2011, news broke of sexual abuse in the Penn State football program with accusations landing on assistant coach Jerry Sandusky. A byproduct of the fallout was the downfall of Joe Paterno, the iconic Penns State football head coach. HBO’s “Paterno” follows the coach, played by Al Pacino, as questions swirl about how much he knew and how much of the abuse could potentially have been prevented.
Wyatt Cenac, stand-up comedian and former “Daily Show” correspondent, is taking his talent to HBO to have an important conversation with America. More specifically, the pilot sees Cenac using his show to examine American policing issues and potential reforms.
Penn State became a huge source of controversy due to Paterno’s handling of Sandusky which, while legally acceptable, was greatly criticised for lack of action. The film shows us the downfall of the once beloved coach as it attempts to retrace his role in the scandal as well as its aftermath. Al Pacino skillfully portrays a man that is innocent in the eyes of the law but guilty of some wrongdoing in the eyes of many. While “Paterno” is by no means a concrete recreation of what happened, it is an intriguing portrait of a man who tried to stay out of the spotlight and was swept up in a story bigger than anything he could imagine.
In “Wyatt Cenac’s Problem Areas,”the late-night platform is used to create a show that combines punchy one-liners and genuine dialogue regarding important social issues. Accompanied by smooth hip-hop instrumentals and entertaining graphics, Cenac incorporates a monologue style along with expert interviews. The pilot discusses the 2016 killing of Philando Castile in St. Paul, Minnesota. Cenac speaks with the mayor of St. Paul about the city’s reaction to the killing, and together they delve into what police training in Minnesota actually entails. Throughout the show, Cenac calls on people from all sides of the spectrum to chime in on the issue including journalists, activists, lawyers and law enforcement personnel. If you’re looking for a late-night show that is as funny as it is smart, “Problem Areas” is for you.
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In theaters & upcoming films April 6 "Blockers" A group of parents tries to prevent their children from having sex on prom night. Stars: Leslie Mann, John Cena, Ike Barinholtz
April 20 "I Feel Pretty" A woman wakes up from a fall believeing she is the most beautiful woman in the world. Except her looks never changed. Stars: Amy Schumer, Michelle Williams
April 6 "A Quiet Place" The threat of creatures that hunt by sound forces a family to live in silence. Stars: John Krasinski, Emily Blunt
April 27 "Avengers: Infinity War" The Avengers and their allies fight to defeat the powerful Thanos before he puts an end to the universe. Stars: Chris Evans, Karen Gillan, Chadwick Boseman, many others
April 13 “Rampage” A primatologistmust protect Chicago from three different animals that have been infected by a dangerous pathogen.
May 4 “Overboard” A remake of the 1987 comedy, a wealthy yacht owner becomes the target of revenge from a mitreated employee.
24 | Arts & Life. The DePaulia. April 23, 2018
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Find this and all our DeJamz playlists on depauliaonline.com and on our spotify account By Lacey Latch Arts & Life Editor
If you’re a fan of hip-hop you probably know that new music has been dropping all over the place recently. From a previously unannounced album from J. Cole to Cardi B’s debut, life is good for hip-hop fans these days. The best part is that regardless of whether or not you’re a fan of these artists or their new music, you still have plenty to talk about. To me, hip-hop is a genre that seems to constantly build on the hits of its past, making each new musical installment all the better for its self-awareness. As such, I have pinpointed four of my favorite new releases to ease you into this land of new music.
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1. “I Do (feat. SZA)" - Cardi
Regardless of your feelings about Cardi B personally, her prowess as an artist is proven on her debut album “Invasion of Privacy.” Throughout the album she proudly recounts her rise to the top from stripping just so she could make ends meet to breaking Beyonce’s record for most songs simultaneously on the Billboard Hot 100. This year, Cardi B was seemingly always in the spotlight after the release of her single “Bodak Yellow.” In the album’s closer “I Do,” Cardi calls on SZA to assist with vocals and in doing so creates the album’s standout song. This is an easy listen as Cardi B and SZA relish in their achievements and humble-brag about their success.
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2. “ATM” - J. Cole Once again, Jermaine Lamarr Cole has released an album, “KOD,” that is destined to polarize the hip-hop community just like his 2016 album “4 Your Eyez Only.” This time, Cole tackles the issue of drugs with no clear angle or opinion, leaving the listener wondering where exactly he stands on today’s drug culture. On “ATM,” Cole reflects on his complicated relationship with money, his current state of fame and what exactly it all means for him. Predictably, Cole has produced another incredibly introspective collection of work that requires multiple listens to fully appreciate. Rest assured, people are going to have a lot of opinions about "KOD." Make sure you have yours.
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3. “Basement” - Russ Atlanta-based artist Russ Diemon has been slowly climbing up the ladder of success for nearly a decade, and with a recent Coachella performance under his belt he’s finally getting the recognition he deserves. In addition to releasing an immense amount of high-quality music throughout his career, the fact that Russ writes, records, produces and controls every other aspect of his music’s creation further demonstrates his talent as an artist. Russ and Jessie Reyez team up on “Basement” to tell the story of love and the intricacies of genuine connection. This song sounds like an homage to oldschool Russ despite his newfound mainstream success.
45. Like some air conditioning 48. Provides weaponry 49. Thrown ___ loop 51. “I want it!” 53. Untamed one 55. Game similar to Bingo 56. Undercover agent 59. Ignore, in a way 62. Adolescent’s facial bane 63. Sword battle 64. Hard to miss 65. Untidy one’s creation 66. Garden starter 67. They meet in the middle Down 1. Current units 2. Dress in India 3. Movie sets 4. It’s low for great pitchers 5. City trashed by
4. “Chun-Li” - Nicki Minaj Nicki Minaj triumphantly returned from a four-month social media hiatus with the release of two new singles last week. Despite the fact that she has been wrapped up in some controversies recently, Minaj breaks through the clutter with the single “Chun-Li,” the title of which derives from the first female character in the video game series “Street Fighter.” Minaj makes repeated comparisons to the character in the lyrics, recounting her standing as one of the first female artists to dominate the rap game, and her continued domination in the face of her rivals.
Godzilla 6. Beer maker 7. Young woman in Scotland 8. “___ not my fault!” 9. Secretive call for attention 10. Like some bad photos 11. “American Idol” contestant Clay 12. Cubic meter 13. Exxon competitor 18. Bird’s home 19. Trailer hauler 24. Bangalore bigwig 26. Bribes 27. International money 29. Leading man in the theater? 30. Large primate 31. Carp 33. Land measurement 35. Downtrodden 37. Some architectural wings 39. Member of a
hoarde 40. Stick in a Road Runner cartoon 41. Baseball feature 45. Warehouse boxes 46. From way back when 47. Dryer debris 49. Satiric comedy 50. Bake-off appliances 52. Diesel’s invention 53. Canned meat brand 54. Drops the curtain on 55. Arthoscopy site 57. Gilpin of TV’s “Frasier” 58. Tibetan cryptid 60. Invoice word 61. Eggs in bio labs
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Rodriguez's walkoff wins series for DePaul By Andrew Hattersley Asst. Sports Editor
DePaul and St. John’s entered the weekend looking to keep pace in a crowded conference race. DePaul edged out the Red Storm in the finale 2-1 to take two of three in a highly competitive series that featured two extra-inning games. The game remained 1-1 with neither side scoring after the third inning until junior third baseman Alysia Rodriguez won it for DePaul (27-14; 9-3 Big East) with her first career walk-off home run to left field in the 10th inning. “I know I love low inside pitches and I just turned on it,” Rodriguez said. “I knew it was gone the moment it hit my bat. I was really annoyed with myself because I’ve been on this girl the whole time; my timing was just off so it was perfect for that moment that I hit that ball.” St John’s head coach Amy Kvilhaug came out to question the umpires on whether the ball had stayed fair, but there was never a doubt in Rodriguez’ mind. “I knew it was fair right away,” Rodriguez said. “I was like nope, don’t even question it, because it was fair.” Held scoreless since Kate Polucha led off the bottom of the first inning for DePaul with a home run, DePaul head coach Eugene Lenti said they needed someone to give them a lift in a hard-fought series. “It’s just a tremendous lift for the team,” Lenti said. “It was just a battle. We obviously have gone to extra innings twice in two of the three games, and the third game was close. Just a tremendous at-bat and at the right time, we really needed someone to pick us up and Alysia did a great job.” After senior Kennedy Garcia pitched 11 innings in the first game of the series, Missy Zoch pitched 10 innings Sunday shutting down the Red Storm with just one run allowed. The sophomore pitcher said it was definitely a grind, as both teams struggled to push across a second run. “Every inning you find yourself saying
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Sophomore pitcher Missy Zoch tossed all 10 innings in DePaul's extra-innings loss to St. Johns Sunday. ‘Oh I got three outs,’” Zoch said. “Then you come in and the pitchers on that side wanted to do the exact same thing, and so they’re coming out just as hard. So it really comes down to who wants it more.” After stranding five runners between the fifth and seventh, Zoch said she felt the stakes get higher as the game progressed. “I think I got a little more nervous as the game went along,” Zoch said. “It just gets more intense and your adrenaline is running. Probably like two innings after the extra I calmed down. I was like ‘you’re older now, you got this, calm down.’” After escaping jams in both of those innings, Lenti said he was proud of the way Zoch battled, and he may even have a new nickname for his three pitchers after this weekend. “Tremendous, that’s a great job she
battled. A couple of times she battled from behind. She had a couple of walks which was uncharacteristic for her,” Lenti said. “Every time she got in trouble she found a way to wiggle out of it. I think our pitching staff, I’m going to call them ‘the cardiac kids’ these days.” DePaul also had multiple opportunities to take the lead with runners in scoring position in the fifth, sixth and ninth innings, but Lenti is focused on his team’s resilience and the sound defensive play they showed on Sunday. “I just see a lot of grit and a lot of resilience. That’s really what today was all about,” Lenti said. “Missy did a tremendous job; the defense was fantastic. I think we made one error in three games, I think they only made one error in three games. It was really going to come down to who
WINTERBALL, continued from back for an athlete, both physical and mental. Besides wearing layers of waterproof gear like jackets, pants and special gloves, an athlete has to pay attention to every single detail that might affect his or her performance – the strength of the wind, rain direction and even their own feet sinking into the wet soil. All of it makes the game considerably more difficult. “Just grind it out,” Buckley said. “You got to be patient, it’s just harder.” Sophomore pitcher Missy Zoch agreed that it’s tougher to play in cold weather. “It’s definitely both on hitters and the throwers,” Zoch said after the Friday game against UIC. “Your hands are cold, you have to grip it differently, and hitting you don’t want to swing full and hurt your hand.” She admitted that the team was, “kind of timid because it was still kind of chilly.” It’s harder for athletes to compete in bad weather conditions on a psychological level as well. Major weather changes like gloomy and rainy days can become sources of distress for players. And an absence of sunlight can even cause a lack of energy and tiredness due to the brain’s production of melatonin, the sleep hormone, in the absence of sunlight. The rain can add to athletes’ woes as
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Cubs second basemen Javier Baez and pitcher Jose Quintana throw snowballs after their April 9 game against the Pirates was postponed due to snow. well. Various studies have shown proved that rain is directly linked to our mood. WebMD quotes clinical psychologist Tecsia Evans, Ph.D., as saying,It’s pretty common to see a change in mood – such as feeling sadness or lower self-esteem – when it’s rainy outside.” The Blue Demons’
softball coach, Eugene Lenti, says there are freshmen from California and New Orleans on the team for whom current April weather is a surprise. But there isn’t much choice for them. “We do come out when it’s really really cold and just try to do it,” Lenti says.
could put the ball in play at the end where nobody could catch it.” With six games to go in the conference season, DePaul has kept pace with Creighton who sits at 7-2 after also beating Seton Hall on Sunday. Lenti said winning a game like Sunday provides momentum they can certainly build upon. “It should give the team a lot of confidence. We’re in the driver's seat. We’re in control of our situation, and that’s all you can really ask for is to be in control when you’re in a conference race,” Lenti said. “We have six games left if we go out and take care of business. Nobody can catch us, and that’s where you want to be.” DePaul closes out the home portion of their conference season with three games against Butler on Saturday and Sunday.
Mark Potosnak, an associate professor and Department Chair in Environmental Science and Studies at DePaul, says that there are lots of links between the weather and climate change. He argues that it’s not unreasonable to think that climate change will play a role in how spring weather will look like in the future. “In the Chicago area the biggest thing we should prepare ourselves over are extreme rain events,” Potosnak said. “We’ve already seen that, and we’re seeing more and more.” Potosnak, a baseball and football fan himself, says that more covered stadiums might be needed due to global climate change and weather shifts. He also sees the Super Bowl being increasingly hosted in new locations around the country – places that aren’t always warm and sunny. “They played the Super Bowl in New York– technically in New Jersey – (and) they took the risk,” Potosnak said. “They always played (the) Super Bowl in warm weather locations. But they took a risk, and it worked out great. ” Maybe in a decade even playing golf in the snow won’t seem like such a hilariously absurd thing. “There’s not a lot you can really do and change,” Buckley said. “You just got to be ready for it, and just really try to stick to your process.”
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If you build it, will they come?
Jackson Park Golf Course sees optimism, doubt and a big price tag By Andrew hattersley Asst. Sports Editor
After over 100 years along the South Shore, plans are progressing for Jackson Park and South Shore golf courses to get a $60 million facelift in the form of a PGA-caliber golf course designed by Tiger Woods. The plan recently received support from the South Shore Chamber of Commerce who announced their support in a letter to the editor published in the Hyde Park Herald. The plan calls for combining the Jackson Park and South Shore golf courses with a focus on improving youth golf on the South Side. Brian Hogan, Director of the Chicago Parks Golf Alliance, said allowing kids who are aged 17 and under to play for free was a key point in the project. “That was a big parameter that the golf alliance was very excited in,” Hogan said. “Before we raise private money we want to make sure the Park District is going to keep up their commitment, and you could see that as resounding in the remarks from (Park District Superintendent) Michael Kelly.” This youth aspect, and the opportunities available to kids and local players, has been a key point of excitement for Cassandra Curry, a player with the Ebony Ladies Golf League and a longtime player at Jackson Park. “It’s going to benefit our young people (…) this is for our future, this is for the grandkids, the children and grandkids going forward.” Hogan also credited Beau Welling, a senior design consultant for TGR Design, for creating a course that would be playable for the average golfer, while also hopefully attracting PGA tournaments. “We commend the Tiger Woods team for really looking at,how do you create something that is more fun and playable for the everyday golfer?” Hogan said. “But you also create this capability of hosting the best in the world in marquee events and being able to challenge them through some extra length and angles and firm conditions, to kind of demand shotmaking come tournament time. That’s a big piece of it.” The renovated course, according to Hogan, would also provide a boost to the Evans Scholarship program, an initiative run by the Western Golf Association that says it provides four-year scholarships to over 960 kids per year. “They were very excited about ways to grow their caddy programs on the South Side,” Hogan said. “There is certainly a need for summer jobs and a whole wealth of potential candidates based on the qualities listed.” DePaul men’s golf head coach Marty Schiene, who has spoken to Hogan, said caddying was how he first got into the game of golf, and it could be a good starting point to grow the game. “A lot of kids get into the game caddying like I did,” Schiene said. “I started caddying first before I started playing and it kind of gives you the bug and stuff, so I think it could be a good segue way into developing some golfers down there.” Schiene added that once the course is built in a couple of years, he would certainly be happy to use it as another location to work with his players. “We would definitely like to,” he said. “We do have a five-year contract here at
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The Jackson Park Golf Course renovation is expected to cost over $60 million. Ruffled (Feathers Golf Club in Lemont, Illinois), but that course is not going to be built for another couple of years ... we’re hoping to develop a relationship and get some access to that course without a doubt.” Former DePaul men’s coach Betty Kaufmann is also on the board for the Chicago Parks Golf Alliance and has been involved in this project as well. While the project has certainly attracted a lot of excitement, there have nonetheless been concerns and questions raised along the way, with many of them coming from Jackson Park Watch, a neighborhood watchdog group that has serious concerns regarding the course’s expansion into the nearby nature Sanctuary “They maintained that they were not destroying the nature sanctuary; they were only reducing its size,” said Brenda Nelms, Co-President of Jackson Park Watch. “They never really engaged fully, and they chose to interpret the concerns about the nature sanctuary as, would the birds come, where would the chipmunks hide (...) while that is something that is important, but what is really important about the nature sanctuary is it’s for people.” Nelms added she used the sanctuary on her morning bike rides and finds the area a tranquil place to enjoy. Among the group’s other concerns is the lack of information put forth about various plans, as well as the infrastructure changes that would also have to take place in order to connect the two golf courses. Hogan said the feedback they have received on the plan has been welcomed at the public forums, and they plan to do more of the same moving forward. “There’s been lots of constructive criticism and feedback and ongoing dialogue through over a dozen large scale public forums that the park district convened, and meeting with individuals and block clubs,” Hogan said. We’re going to continue doing as such.” Another question that has been raised is how prepared the South Shore would be to host a tournament. Hogan said that while they are certainly in the very preliminary stages from a logistics standpoint, he believes Chicago can learn from events at Medinah and Conway Farms about how to put on the event.
“The city has a great record for big events, and when you compare it to other tournaments at private clubs in suburban locations, I think there’s actually more opportunity to put this on,” Hogan said. “There are certainly unique arts to it, but
the opportunities are tremendous from the cityscape and the history that’s there, and the way community members are embracing (it). This is golfers and nongolfers.” Hogan pointed to Soldier Field, public transportation and nearby private locations as a couple ways to deal with parking and traffic concerns. In addition to the youth, the course has also been touted as a big financial opportunity for the South Side. Hogan said that although the rates would be no more than $50 for residents and free for those 17 and under, the course would be profitable in a similar way as the Torrey Pines golf course in San Diego, which is similarly owned by the Park District. “ You have non-resident rates that are upwards of $150 to $200 depending on the time of day and week, and there’s systems where residents are able to make tee times 7-10 days in advance,” Hogan said. “Tourists have a more limited window, so you’re giving both preferential access and pricing to the residents, but this course is going to be of quality that it is going to attract significant (amounts of) tourists and higher rates that will also be a part of the economic model.” As of right now the plans are continuing to move through various reviews, but the hope is still to have the course up and running within the next couple of years.
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Plotkin announces first signing class By Andrew Hattersley Asst. Sports Editor
It’s all a series of firsts for new DePaul head coach Mark Plotkin, and last week he announced his first signing class as coach of the Blue Demons. The class includes: Matthew Brickman, Jake Fuderer, Sadra Golzarian, Austin Koss, Robert Rao, Matt Solem and Patrick Watkins. After only being announced as head coach on Dec. 21, Plotkin had some catching up to do to fill out the 2018 class over winter break. “Obviously we came into it pretty late for the 2018 signing class,” Plotkin said. “Thankfully soccer is a really popular sport and there are plenty of really good players out there, so we were recruiting kind of over winter break a bunch and going to some different showcases, and (we) noticed (…) some really talented seniors still available.” Plotkin said knowing this allowed him and his staff to take a deep breath and relax, since they knew they could still fill out the class with a talented group. Since Plotkin knew he’d be losing seven seniors and didn’t have the opportunity to work with his new group of players until later in January, he began recruiting with the premise that he would focus on simply adding the best players available. “You learn so much when you are in practice, and so many guys on the team have been stepping up and really showing that there is a lot of talent still within the team (…) holes I might have thought were there weren’t necessarily there, which was a really positive thing,” Plotkin said. “We really focused on just adding quality depth to the team and guys we thought could develop and really become mainstays in the program a year or two into it.” With three players in Golzarian, Koss and Rao who were part of championship teams at the high school, club and national levels, Plotkin cited how Loyola Unversity's tactic of recruiting players off of winning teams as a smart plan to follow. “Winning just becomes a habit if you know how to win,” Plotkin said. “That always translates. So having guys that have that national experience that have been in really intense situations that have been in win or go home situations, those are the
SULLIVAN, continued from back page while acknowledging that those are often common problem areas for young big men. He credits his high school coach Antonio Young, who played Division I ball at Southern Illinois University from 20022007, for helping to improve his skills in many of those areas. He really got me ready to play at that (Division I) level,” Sullivan said. “He was a really good coach and helped develop me and my game, and he’s been really instrumental in helping me further myself as a basketball player.” The tutelage from Young materialized in a flurry of awards after Sullivan’s senior season. He earned All-Area team honors from Kane County Preps and the Daily Herald and garnered second-team All-Area honors from the Kane County Chronicle. He also represented the suburbs in the Chicago City versus Suburban AllStar Game. In addition to his exploits at Marmion, Sullivan played one season of AAU ball with the Illinois Wolves under coach Mike Mullins. He said that whole his experience there was short, it was long in terms of the
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Mark Plotkin has used the spring to get a better sense of his new team as he prepares for his first season as head coach of the men's soccer team. type of guys you want on the field because you know they can handle that type of pressure.” Golzarian, who was a member of Wayzata’s undefeated state championship team in 2017, cited the young coaching staff as one of the reasons he believes DePaul will be successful. “With a new and young coaching staff, I am certain that they will charge after success as soon as possible,” Golzarian said. “With the campus being located in such a great city that I am familiar with, I knew it was the right place for me.” With players scattered across Illinois, Minnesota, Indiana and Maryland, Plotkin said he would like to keep the top players in Chicago at home, though he is open to looking elsewhere. “I want to keep the best talent in Chicago home at DePaul but recognizing experiences he was able to have. “It was so cool to play with a lot of those guys; a lot of my teammates are also playing Division I,” Sullivan said. “Being able to be surrounded by that talent made me a lot better. Anytime you can be surrounded by a group of guys who works hard and motivates you to work harder I think that's what it is going to happen at DePaul.” Sullivan will join an exceedingly young Blue Demon frontcourt next season. Returners Jaylen Butz and Paul Reed will only be sophomores after shouldering significant roles during their freshmen seasons. Ukrainian big man George Maslennikov joins Sullivan as the other big man in the Blue Demons 2018 recruiting class. Sharpshooting guard John Diener rounds out the recruiting class for now, while New Zealand native Flynn Cameron has a full four years of eligibility after redshirting last season. With the relief setting in now that he has made his college decision, the question becomes whether Sullivan can prevent his excitement from bubbling over the next several months before he officially becomes a Blue Demon. The answer is probably no.
when you are in the Big East and working with DePaul and this university, it is a national university and the Big East is a national conference so it is going to draw guys from all over the country as well,” Plotkin said. “We were fortunate in finding Patrick from Maryland who is an extremely talented and versatile player that we were able to show we can draw some talent not just from Chicago and the Midwest, but we can draw guys from all over.” Coming to Chicago and being able to compete in the Big East was certainly appealing to Watkins. “DePaul is not only a great university, but it is located in one of the best cities in the country,” Watkins said. “Chicago is a city of adventure, excitement, opportunity and diversity. DePaul offers great academic programs and has a high employment rate post-graduation. The different types of
people I will meet will no doubt add to my character and help me grow as a person. On top of that, DePaul competes in one of the toughest conferences that the NCAA has to offer.” One of the other aspects to this class is multiple sets of teammates, which is something Plotkin said should help their transition to the school. “We have a couple sets of teammates coming in,” Plotkin said. “I think just in terms of continuity and adapting to the program, I think it is definitely going to help, and I think obviously when you have that chemistry on the field it certainly translates, and the more guys you have on the field that are comfortable with each other it just breaks down the barrier and helps with the development aspect.” Solem and Fuderer, who were teammates on the FC United Academy team, both cited the opportunity to stay close to home as well as the opportunity to play in the Big East as a major reason he opted to head to Lincoln Park. “I chose DePaul because of the great bond I made with the guys on the team currently,” Solem said. “The campus is beautiful and close to home as well. Having the chance to play in the Big East made this decision a no-brainer for me.” After adding these pieces, Plotkin said he feels the team is solid in all three areas and will be better suited to fill in for injuries, as well as add depth. As for playing early, Plotkin said if players are ready to contribute early, they will. Otherwise, they can take a year to adjust to the college game. “If they can come in and help us that’s a huge benefit to the team. I hope they come in and they’re ready and they really push for playing time because that only makes our team better,” Plotkin said. “I think some of the guys will be able to make a really immediate impact, some of the guys have really good attributes. It may just take them a little bit longer to develop to the college game.” Plotkin said he has already seen improvement so far this spring, and he has the results to prove it: A recent 1-0 victory over Loyola, as well as a scoreless tie against Cincinnati.
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WHEN WINTER WON’T GO It’s April, but it doesn’t quite feel like it. Spring-sport athletes battle schedule changes and frigid competition. By Varvara Makarevich Contributing Writer
When you’re working on a story about weather conditions affecting college sports and are planning to go to a DePaul softball game to get a comment, be prepared for the game to be canceled at any time – usually because of the weather conditions. This April doesn’t seem to be aware of the fact that it’s spring already. The Cubs already had at least three games canceled this week. According to Fox Sports, manager Joe Maddon joked that the team are at the point where they just want to play and get back to a regular baseball schedule. Chicago, however, isn’t the only city where athletes have struggled with filthy weather conditions. The 2018 Boston Marathon runners, for example, found themselves in a much worse situation. They had to start the distance in 38 degrees Fahrenheit with winds reaching speed up to 18 mph, and the rain made that morning even nastier. It was the coldest start to the athletic event in 30 years, according to Sports Illustrated. Despite the stormy weather, Des Linden managed to bring the
title of the marathon winner back to American women – the last time that happened was 33 years ago. And this time, it seems the weather actually even came in handy. Some of those who were originally favored to win the race, many of whom are East African athletes who routinely lead the pack in years past, did not finish the race at all. The reason, says Mary Kate Shea, the elite athlete recruiter, in her interview to The Boston Globe, is that they never train in such cold and rainy conditions and rarely compete in them. Garret Buckley, a DePaul golf team member, remembers playing in 28 degrees Farenheit in the snow. “Before I really figured out what was going on, I slipped during a practice swing,” he remembered. “The snow was kicking to the bottom of my golf shoe, and it was layered over the spikes that usually help us to get a lot of grip.” Golf, unlike many other sports, is rarely canceled because of the changing weather; the game is almost always on even during rainy conditions, unless the course is flooded. Without a doubt, bad weather conditions add a lot of pressure
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DePaul lands preferred walk-on By Paul Steeno Staff Writer
When new DePaul Blue Demon commit Mick Sullivan entered Wintrust Arena in Chicago’s South Loop on his recruiting visit at the beginning of April, he viewed the arena the same way a wide-eyed child does when he first lays eyes on his presents on Christmas morning. “It was mind blowing, I had never seen anything like it before,” Sullivan said in a phone interview Monday evening. “It was surreal, walking into the arena and seeing the weight room, the locker room and the film room. Everything was top notch. It was amazing to be able to see that.” The excitement in Sullivan’s voice was detectable even on the six-year-old recorder used to record a phone conversation with him. Saying he’s psyched to begin his DePaul basketball journey would be an understatement. On Monday evening, the Aurora, Illinois-based big man, who hails from Marmion Academy, announced via Twitter his commitment to the program as a
preferred walk-on. In doing so, DePaul has added another fresh-blooded recruit to its already young frontcourt. “I think the opportunity for me as a basketball player to become better is really great,” Sullivan said regarding why he picked DePaul. “Playing in the Big East, it’s a great conference, and we’ll be playing the best competition night in and night out. It’ll be really good for me as a basketball player.” It’s such a great place (and) when I visited I just fell in love with it. I went to Catholic school for high school, so the values and morals that you have there mirrored what I had already in high school (...) it felt like a perfect fit.” The 6-foot-9-inch center was a double-double machine his senior season, averaging 15.7 points and 11 rebounds per game (712 career rebounds, which is third all-time in program history) while eclipsing the 1000 career points mark (he finished his career with 1,033 points, which was sixth all-time in school history). In his senior season, he shot 56.1 percent from the field, rejected 54 shots and had 24 steals. He is the all-time leader at Marmion
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Mick Sullivan. Academy in blocks (146) and was a threeyear varsity starter. Sullivan self-assessed himself as a back-to-the-basket scorer with a reliable 15-foot jumper and as a guy who plays as hard as he can on defense. He said he needs to work on his ball handling, outside shooting and his pick-and-roll defense,
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Give me someone to cheer for By Shane René Sports Editor
COMMENTARY Athletic Director Jean Lenti Ponsetto made a rare media appearance in the form of a 45-minute interview with the Chicago Tribune on Thursday, where she once again said almost nothing of value while taking a great deal of of credit for the success of her rivals. Lenti Ponsetto said it was fair to question whether or not DePaul could replicate an NCAA Tournament run like Loyola’s dance to the Final Four simply because the Rambler’s run was so “magical.” “What (Loyola) did this year was magical,” Lenti Ponsetto told the Chicago Tribune. “When a Big East team makes the NCAA tournament, I don’t think they look at it as magical.” And, to a degree, she’s right. Seven of the Big East’s 10 teams qualified for the NCAA Tournament in 2017 and six qualified for the 2018 tournament. Not to mention that, as Lenti Ponsetto reminded us, all ten teams were ranked in KenPom’s final top-100 for 2018. So yes, Big East teams qualifying for the NCAA Tournament are not Cinderella stories, but just because your conference is stacked with perennial powerhouses doesn’t mean you’re a perennial powerhouse — let alone relevant to the conversation. What makes Loyola’s run so “magical” is its rise from irrelevance to relevancy. The Ramblers made the 2018 tournament for the first time since 1985 (led by head coach Gene Sullivan, the namesake of DePaul’s athletic center). Since then, nobody thought about Loyola-Chicago in the grand scope of college basketball – but they do now. The Blue Demons haven’t been dancing since George W. Bush’s first term, and they have spent almost their entire time in the Big East in last place — a perennial laughing stock, if there is such a thing. If you look at the circumstances and the numbers, DePaul is just as irrelevant as Loyola was prior to the 2018 tournament. At the end of the 2017 season, Loyola-Chicago was No. 97 in the KenPom rankings and DePaul was ranked No. 183. Loyola earned a berth into the 2018 tournament by winning the Missouri Valley Conference, an accomplishment that pales in comparison to emerging through the Big East conference. Few DePaul students can remember the last time their team was even remotely close to being a contender, creating a crippling level of apathy around the program. We are DePaul, and we are the runt of the litter. If DePaul were to make a deep charge next March — battling through a conference of top-tier competition — only a fool would deny the magic. It all boils down to a crisis of leadership. When high-quality, endearing leaders emerge, success almost always follows. When the face of an institution fails to draw a positive, supportive crowd, all bets are off. “It’s not like we didn’t hire good coaches,” Lenti Ponsetto told the Chicago Tribune. “Jerry Wainwright had been successful. Oliver Purnell knocked it out of the park at Clemson and Dayton. They were qualified. It’s all about recruiting. We just weren’t getting the student-athletes we needed to be competitive and so much we heard was about facilities. It’s a much different sell with Wintrust Arena.” Whether it’s a head coach, like Porter Moser; an Athletic Director; or a nun, like Sister Jean; fans and recruits will flock to their feet. Concrete and steel won’t ignite the soul of a successful program — and neither will Lenti Ponsetto.