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DePaul Residence Halls were invaded on Monday, May 7 in search of stolen CTA map signs.
University searchs dorm rooms looking for stolen maps By CHERYL WAITY Sports Editor The university performed a full scale dorm room search looking for CTA maps Monday, May 7 following a story that ran in the April 23 issue of The DePaulia. The article was about students who steal CTA guides from the train cars and use them to adorn their apartments and dorms, a practice which many students say is nothing new. In a joint response from Facility Operations, Housing Services, Residential
indicating that there was a violation of the law.” In a recent statement the CTA said: “The Chicago Transit Authority appreciates the actions taken by DePaul University to collect stolen transit maps. More than 150 maps were recovered.” The CTA did not indicate that they requested this action from DePaul University. The university’s statement went on to say that the number of signs taken was not important. “What is important is that individuals had property that did not belong to them. PHOTO COURTESY OF DEPAUL’S MEME FACEBOOK It was the right thing to do to secure and return any property that belonged to the Education and the Dean of Students CTA.” Students in possession of the signs Office, the university said, “DePaul initiated the search because students volunteered information to the DePaulia See ROOM RAIDERS, page 9
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among their largest concerns. in the case of vacancy, internal By ANNA STEINBRECHER The positions up for grabs SGA nominations. Contributing Writer in the “official representative According to the SGA voice of the student body” are website, all students seeking to divided between the Executive run must have a minimum GPA With the 2012 Presidential Branch (Including President, of 2.5, be an active full-time Elections well underway, Vice President, Treasurer, and student (with a few exceptions), the DePaul community is Executive Vice President of and be in compliance with the following suit with their annual Operations, Student Affairs University Code of Student Student Government Elections. and Academic Affairs) and the Conduct throughout the entire Thursday, May 10, aspiring Senate. All positions (26 in year. candidates for positions within total) except the Senator for First Seventeen candidates from the association gathered to make Year Students, Senator for the various majors and years were their voices heard and express their concerns both inside and ZOE BARKER|The DePaulia outside DePaul’s Loop and SGA Presidential candidate flyers hang in the Lincoln Park Lincoln Park campuses. The Schmitt Academic Center. event welcomed back some veteran incumbents as well as Theater School, and Senator for given the opportunity to explain some new hopefuls who stressed Transfer Students will be open their platforms in the hour-long student involvement, campus for election either by vote or, debate in the Student Center outreach, and accommodation
last week. The current students running on a ticket for President and Vice-President – senior Caroline Winsett and junior Casey Clemmons, respectively – spoke to their three concerns of 1) a lack of transparency in administration 2) access to education, including aid and textbook options, and 3) campus affinity. Campus hours and security were issues voiced by Emily Duddleston and junior and Malloree Winston (not present at the debates). Duddleston, running for EVP of Operations, a title which she currently holds, sees keeping the library open 24 See SGA, page 9
DePaul students who have Monday classes in the Loop got some interesting news when DePaul announced they would be closing that campus from Friday, May 18 to Monday, May 21 while the world comes to town for the NATO summit. The decision, originally passed down when the G8 summit was going to be held in Chicago as well, has remained the same even though G8 has since been moved to Camp David. “The NATO summit is an extraordinary event...that will attract thousands of extra visitors to downtown,” reads an official statement on the university’s webpage about NATO. Closing the Loop campus is “a precaution against potential logistical issues that may arise...and to lessen traffic
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-Occupy Chicago efforts page 3 -CTA plans , page 4 stress that might occur during the summit period.” Beyond the written statement, DePaul Communications Specialist Deborah Snow Humiston said the university had no comment on its decision to close. The Loop closure presents a conundrum for professors and students, particularly graduate students whose classes only meet once a week. All offices and classrooms, including computer labs frequently used by students to do homework, and the school bookstore Barnes and Noble, will be closed for the entire weekend. On top of that, the Monday following NATO is Memorial Day, and classes will be cancelled then as well. This effectively cuts Monday graduate classes from a 10-week quarter to an eight-week one. Professor Amber Settle, who teaches two undergraduate computer science courses, has some room to make up the lost day. Her classes have two lectures a week, as well as extra lab time, which the students usually use to get extra practice. Settle says she will likely have to See LOOP, page 4
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Above and below: Occupy Chicago held a press conference Wednesday, May 9 with local media outlets to discuss NATO plans and to encourage support.
By PAUL TADALAN Contributing Writer In an empty warehouse loft on Chicago’s south side, dozens of media organizations from across the city crowded an Occupy Chicago press conference last week. The group gathered to hear the next steps of Occupy’s initiatives as the NATO summit approaches. The conference was organized by Occupy press committee member Rachael Perrotta, and speakers from Occupy affiliated groups voiced their issues against NATO and what the public can expect from the demonstrations while encouraging Chicago citizens to come join them in support. “Why has Rahm Emmanuel and world business Chicago brought NATO to our city?” said Zoe Sigman of Occupy Chicago. “A city whose communities are crumbling and schools are underfunded? Whose clinics are being closed? Whose jobs are disappearing and whose homes are being stolen by the banks?” Jan Rodolfo, Midwest director of National Nurses United(NNU), an organization of 170,000 nurses across the country and around the world, explained how nurses all over the world are coming to Chicago to protest against—what she explained as—the austerity measures of the G8. “Students drowning in student loan debt, patients unable to refill their pain mediations and unable to afford health insurance,” Rodolfo said. “These are not the policies discussed in the G8 abstract, but affect our communities.” Rodolfo also said the NNU will also be proposing a Robin Hood tax on investment trades of .50 cents on every hundred dollars of trades, a tax she feels is incomparable to the sales tax the average consumer pays every day on necessities.
Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans will a march from Petrillo Music Shell to the NATO summit at McCormick Place, May 20. The thousands of people expected to support, will watch as former military members ceremoniously hand over their service medals to military NATO generals in opposition to future planning in the Middle East as well as the past decade of the Global War on Terror. Iraq Veterans Against the War (IVAW) member Aaron Hughes will lead the demonstration. An Iraq war veteran, Hughes emphasized his negative experiences during his tours overseas and the lack of results as funds continue to be diverted away from the social issues within society. “These Generals that are tasked with
the care of service members are not living up to that task,” Hughes said. “And these are the same soldiers that sacrifice themselves everyday for them. How are they to build a democracy for others in Afghanistan?” “A wrong has occurred. And we live with that wrong every single day,” Hughes added. “We don’t want to be part of a mistake any longer.” The IVAW is united with Andy Thayer and the Coalition Against NATO/G8 War & Poverty Agenda (CANG8) Before the march steps of at 2 p.m., there will be numerous performances and guest speakers to include the Rev. Jesse Jackson and the Rainbow Push Coalition. “We encourage everyone to join us in the streets,” Thayer said. “Don’t let
the city intimidate you. The last time I checked the first amendment had not been annulled in the city of Chicago.” Taking note of the G8 being moved to Camp David, the ability of Occupy Chicago to hold up to the expected size of the mass protest has been in discussion within the media. But Occupy member Perrotta strongly believes in both the magnitude of the upcoming demonstrations as well as the impact it will have on the summit. “There are thousands of people from all over the world coming to protest NATO and and we expect huge crowds, “ Perrotta said. “The Occupy movement is not dwindling. The Occupy Movement is strong.”
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By PAUL TADALAN Contributing Writer
It’s 7:15 a.m. and the sun is rising on Kelvyn Park High School in Chicago’s Hermosa community. The hallways are quiet and empty, but in room 132 the City Year team is meeting for their morning ritual readiness check. All 10 members stand in a circle and inspect their uniforms – khaki pants with red and white tops displaying their City Year patch. They end by reciting the words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. “A heart full of grace, my mind up to pace,” they all say in unison. “And a soul generated by love.” This is the motto of City Year, a nation-wide nonprofit organization that immerses highly trained individuals, ranging from 17 to 24 years old, in atrisk public schools in order to combat the nation’s present dropout crisis. Over 1 million students drop out of school every year. The program focuses on three areas: attendance, behavior and course performance. According to a study by Johns Hopkins University, targeting these areas as early as sixth grade can enhance a student’s chance of graduating and continuing on to college. Right as the students walk into school, the corps members are outside the main entrance, greeting them with high fives, wishing them good luck and reciting motivational chants. At the start of the day, they foster a supportive and encouraging climate that makes students want to come back the day after. “The greatest success happens when a student feels an adult cares about them,” said Kelvyn Park Assistant Principal Carol Garai. “City Year creates a type of
positive energy felt throughout the whole building.” One year ago, positive energy was one of many things lacking at Kelvyn Park, along with the school’s ability to adhere to federal performance and attendance standards, placing the school under academic probation. Many students were failing in their classes or not even showing up for school. “There’s a lot of cultural reasons, such as single parent homes and children having children,” Garai said, adding that 95 percent of the student body is under the federal lunch program. “It’s likely many students are working full-time jobs to put food on the table, and school is seen as less of a priority.” Garai believes in encouraging youth with the benefits of a higher education, which in turn can break the socially repetitive cycle when no one in the family has ever attended college. But Kelvyn Park’s tight budget limited it from the resources required to initiate such change. After a two-year application process consisting of demographic and neighborhood problem reports, in 2011 Kelvyn Park received a federal education grant giving it the means to implement new practices such as City Year. “Working with students who come from difficult situations makes you realize the disparity of education,” Carina Gonzalez, a team leader, said. “The system expects them to adhere to certain standards and go back to lives that aren’t conducive to that type of learning.” Corps members promote constructive learning environments by actively assisting students in the classroom, holding individual sessions with students throughout the day and hosting tutoring sessions after school. “You make an impact just by relating to them, listening and being yourself ,” she
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City Year works with students to promote constructive learning environments in Chicago Public Schools. said. “It’s a great feeling.” Working with Gonzalez is senior Alex McLaughlin. McLaughlin is one of 14 City Year members that are DePaul alumni, placing DePaul among the top universities across the country with graduates working in City Year. “It comes from DePaul’s Vincentian model of leadership,” McLaughlin said, referring to DePaul’s ongoing mission to reach out to underserved populations. As a psychology student with a concentration in human services, DePaul required and provided an internship for McLaughlin with an education-focused non-profit, inspiring her to apply for City Year shortly after graduating. After experiencing why 40 to 60 percent of freshmen don’t graduate from urban public schools that service low-income communities, she wants to continue working towards a solution. Garai explained the effect City Year has on the student body. In one year, attendance rates have risen and students
voluntarily attend tutoring sessions as they become more actively engaged in their academics. In a society where every 26 seconds a student gives up on school, instilling change in an environment where it’s needed most is not the easiest job. The days are long, the stress can be overwhelming and the result of your work is sometimes hard to see when new obstacles are constantly arising. Overall improvement may not happen overnight, but the City Year team is still hopeful their efforts at Kelvyn Park are creating a lasting impact. At 4:30 p.m. the after school tutoring session is coming to a close. As the City Year team is saying goodbye to their students before heading into their evening meeting, a student says bye to corps member Lara Mbayed and begins walking towards the exit. He stops and turns around. “Oh yeah, I’m getting a ‘B’ in that class now,” he said. “I raised it from a D.”
“LOOP” continued from cover cut into that lab time to catch them up on missed material. “I don’t normally go to the lab,” Settle said. “But I’m going to use the labs to teach materials if we’re behind. We’re going to have to see.” Settle’s class meets twice a week--Mondays and Wednesdays--which means they will be missing two classes, between NATO and Memorial Day. Settle is not yet sure how far behind her class will be, but if she does have to use the labs to catch students up on the material, they will lose the extra practice time. Graduate student Lisa Klein is graduating at the end of this quarter, and one of her classes will be meeting for the last time on Monday, May 14. The last two weeks of the quarter have been cut off. “Next week is my last class,” said Klein. “It’s kind of weird.” Klein was initially excited when she heard the campus was closing. She was planning to go to the Shedd Aquarium to see the jelly fish exhibit. But the Shedd, along with Adler Planetarium and the Art Institute, will be closed May 19-21 due to security restrictions and road closings
for the summit. “You think you’ll get to do stuff, but you can’t,” Klein said. Still, preparations and arrangements for NATO seem to be restricted mainly to downtown, Klein pointed out, so students could still find things to do with their day off. Communications graduate student Kristen Nemoto said she would still be having class over the weekend of the NATO summit--just not in a classroom. “We’re covering different stories about NATO,” she said. Her class will have the option to gather at a Starbucks to touch base during the summit, and there will also be lab time to work on their stories on Tuesday, May 22. And if she finished her reporting before Monday, Nemoto will still not be taking the day off: she has a paper for another class due Wednesday. Though she lives downtown and won’t be able to use any of the facilities at the Loop campus, Nemoto is pragmatic about the university’s decision to close. “I guess it’s better to be safe than sorry,” she said. “Because we are right in the heart of it here.”
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New honorary societies recognize ‘excellent’ students By COLLEEN CONNOLLY Copy Editor As graduation approaches, it’s not just the seniors who are reflecting on their time here at DePaul. Faculty and staff are also reflecting on what worked for their students and what didn’t. Joseph Ferrari, a Vincent de Paul professor of psychology, helps bring DePaul's honorary societies together. He said the fall and spring meetings are an opportunity for problem solving. The faculty advisors for each of the 35 societies along with some of the student leaders in those societies gathered together for their biannual meeting May 7. They formally recognized two new societies and discussed ways to enhance the visibility of the societies. Ferrari and Peggy Burke, associate vice president for student development, began convening the honorary societies six years ago. They didn’t know how many there were, what kinds of activities they were doing or what resources they needed. Ferrari and Burke thought, why not bring them all together to share ideas and boost visibility? The honorary societies, some of which are discipline-specific and some value-specific, have more similarities than differences, according to Burke. “We’re a pretty big institution and there is excellence all over DePaul,” she said. It is the excellence that binds the different organizations together.
Most of the societies require members to have a certain GPA and number of applicable classes. The only other caveat is the membership fee, which is usually a one-time payment that helps bring in more resources and speakers. The most recent addition to DePaul’s honorary societies is the National Society of Leadership and Success. The new president of the organization, senior Haneen Efein, and the faculty advisor, Annette Towler, a psychology professor, attended the meeting for the first time. Efein found out there wasn’t a chapter at DePaul and decided to start one herself. She and Towler began building DePaul’s chapter, which now has around 500 members. The other honorary society that received recognition at the meeting was Gamma Theta Upsilon, the International Geographic Honor Society. President Faith Kohler, a senior, and the faculty advisor, Euan Hague, were also present at the meeting. Geography is an underrepresented discipline at DePaul and deserves more visibility, Hague said. In addition to furthering study, the honorary societies exist to make connections between students and alumni or professionals in their fields. The intangible benefits include recognition of deserving students. “DePaul values that kind of excellence,” Burke said. Students interested in joining one of the societies can contact the Office of Student Involvement.
Students 'kick it' on Kenmore
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Above and right: DePaul's 'Kickin' it on Kenmore' block party took advantage of the recently closed street and celebrated Tuesday's sunny weather with games, crafts and free food. The event will take place every Tuesday throughout the month and is sponsored by the Ray Meyer Fitness and Recreation Center.
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CTA to rework routes for NATO By LYNSEY HART Senior Writer
The Chicago Transit Authority announced that some bus routes will be rerouted before and during the NATO summit in order to avoid street closures and specified protest areas. A list of the affected buses can be found online at the CTA’s website. Passengers should also check CTA system status and alerts before leaving, as unforeseen issues may cause additional reroutes or other bumps in operation. All rail lines will remain open throughout the events. At certain times, according to the CTA, there will be an increase in capacity and frequency to accommodate an expected increase in riders. While the CTA says that rail service will “operate normally,” many frequent riders are skeptical. Alexa Valdez, a senior biology student, is worried about how she will get home from her job at Water Tower Place Saturday afternoon. “My dad already said he is not picking me up,” she said. “I don’t know what I’m going to do.” Because the Crosstown Classic between the Chicago Cubs and the Chicago White Sox will be played at Wrigley Field during the summit, increased ridership is expected in both directions. “Someone jumped the gun on this whole idea,” Alec Fethler, a senior business management student, said. “I didn’t even know that Crosstown was next weekend. More evidence of poor planning.” Fethler said he is going to avoid navigating the CTA and use his long board instead.
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The CTA will reroute multiple bus routes during the NATO summit this weekend. But not everyone is stressed out about the possibility of delays and packed trains. “I probably won’t go past State and Lake, but I don’t understand why people who are never even in the South Loop are freaking out,” said Jenna Domanico, a junior finance student. “I don’t think it will really affect a lot of DePaul students, minus getting classes canceled. And I have not heard anyone complain about that.” If you decide to use public transportation next weekend, be sure to check on the status of the route you will be taking. Also, be sure to allow for extra time in case there are delays, or a train is too packed to get on. Depending on the weather, Fethler’s idea to skip public transit completely may be the best. If you do not have wheels of your own, bikes can be rented from the Ray Meyer Fitness and Recreation Center for $10 a day. Information regarding the current status of all CTA bus and rail lines can be found on their website or at certain L locations. T:10”
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“SGA” continued from cover hours as “a very big concern,” also addressing the security that would be needed in doing so. Greg Zanotti and junior Joe Cunningham, both running for Senator for College of Commerce, focused on internships as a pivotal key to change in the upcoming school year, stating that there were too many students who lacked the resources or opportunities to grow outside of the classroom. “Any senatorial position needs to focus on the students. They need to listen, understand, and act on it,” said Zanotti. DePaul’s student health and environmental commitment were also topics trending. Marcus Huels, a junior, is running for the Senate seat
to represent the College of Heath and Science, DePaul’s newest college. “We can’t learn inside the classroom unless we’re healthy outside the classroom,” Huels said as he emphasized the importance of his College in the community. For all candidates, this election cycle offers opportunities to either introduce new changes or continue working on old ones. For a complete list, students can go online to SGA’s Depaul website to view candidate profiles and platforms. Polls open Monday, May 14 at 12:01 a.m. and will continue until 11:59 p.m. Thursday, May 17. Votes can be cast online at http://sga.depaul.edu.
had their names reported to the Dean of Students whose office is determining the next steps. The statement continued with “Students are expected to be aware of what is illegal activity and to follow local laws and DePaul policies for student conduct. This will be reinforced by Residential Education in upcoming education programs. Furthermore, students living in residence halls should be aware that their rooms are subject to searches by the university because this is detailed in residence hall policies to which all of these students agree.” The sections referenced for the policies were Section 2 and Section 10 of the Terms and Conditions for Lincoln Park 2011-2012 as well as on page 11 of the housing guide. The condition in the 2011-2012 Guide to Student Housing for students states: “The privacy of each resident’s room is an important component of campus housing. Nevertheless, DePaul reserves the right to enter into and search any on-campus living space at any time for the following purposes…” (page 11). The purposes included emergencies, to perform inspections and to close the buildings over break periods as well as to perform maintenance or repair services. The bullet point most relevant to the search last week was “When there is reasonable cause to believe a violation of any university policy is being, has been or will be committed.” According to students who lived in the resident halls it was members of Residential Education that searched their rooms including Resident Assistants and Resident directors that searched their rooms as well as students who do scheduled room inspections each quarter. Several students said that their things were not searched through, they just checked for the signs in areas visible when walking in to the room, like walls. Resident’s were not informed of the searches before they occurred, but University officials followed up with an e-mail sent on Wednesday May 9. The email stated, “The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) contacted DePaul University after a story ran in the DePaulia where several residents admitted to stealing CTA ‘L’ maps and signage. The act of
stealing and/or possessing CTA signage is illegal and a felony, not to mention an embarrassing reflection on DePaul University. These actions will not be tolerated by the Departments of Housing Services or Residential Education.” The letter then cited the Guide to Student Housing and restated its right to enter and search on-campus living spaces. “With information in hand that CTA was missing an ample amount of train signage, Housing staff conducted an entire campus search on Monday, May 7. As a result of this search, signs were found, confiscated and are being returned to the CTA. Spring facility inspections are coming up in less than a week and if more illegal CTA signage is found within student housing it will also be confiscated and returned to CTA.” The letter then went on to say “Residents that are illegally possessing signage or violating any university policy will be subjected to judicial follow-up and possibly prosecution by the CTA.” According to a student whose name was taken by the Dean of Students, no one has reached out to her yet with the next step. Students have since taken to Twitter to voice opinions on the sudden room invasion. “RA’s and RD’s knocking on my door, waking me up from my nap, and asking for CTA maps lol,” an account tweeted. “The fact that DePaul confiscated my #CTA posters just makes me wanna steal more!!” said another account. “Steal more and tape them all on the housing office windows,” said an account. According to Bob Janis, Vice President for Facility Operations, because there is an ongoing investigation it could not be revealed how many rooms were checked, if there was ever a search similar to this enacted or if this paraphernalia would be listed as something RAs or public safety officials will be regulary checking for during room inspections. There has also been no word on why there was a two week gap between the publishing of the article and the room searches. The CTA also stated that “taking transit maps is theft. Anyone caught taking a map or any other CTA property is subject to criminal charges.”
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• A Criminal Damage to Property report was filed regarding graffiti at 14 E. Jackson.
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• Theft report was filed for a cell phone charger taken from an office at 14 E. Jackson.
LINCOLN PARK CAMPUS MAY 2 • A Burglary (Non-Forced) report was filed for a room in 1237 W. Fullerton.
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• A Theft report was filed for a student who left their wallet in the computer lab area of McCabe Hall. When the student returned, the wallet was missing.
• A Liquor Law Violation report was filed for under aged drinking in Seton Hall. Chicago Fire Department was called and a student was transported to Illinois Masonic.
• A Criminal Damage to Property report was filed regarding graffiti in the handicap stall of the women’s restroom in S.A.C.
• A Criminal Trespass to Land Warning was issued to a person in the Richardson Library.
• A Suspicion of Marijuana report was filed for a room in Clifton-Fullerton Hall. No drugs were found.
MAY 4 • A Liquor Law Violation report was filed for underage drinking in Seton Hall. Chicago Fire Department was called and a student was transported to Illinois Masonic.
MAY 5 • A Suspicion of Marijuana report was filed for a room in Munroe Hall. No drugs were found. • A Disturbance report was filed for people screaming in a room in University Hall. Upon entry, Public Safety found drugs and liquor. Chicago Police and Chicago Fire were called to the scene.
• A Criminal Damage to Property report was filed for the fourth and fifth floors of S.A.C. There were separate areas that had been vandalized. • A Criminal Damage to Property report was filed regarding additional damage in the S.A.C building. • A Possession of Marijuana report was filed for a room in Clifton-Fullerton Hall.
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• A Suspicion of Marijuana report was filed for a room in Munroe Hall. No drugs were found.
MAY 7 • A Criminal Damage to Property report was filed for damage to a bulletin board on the fifth floor of S.A.C. • A Theft report was filed for a wallet taken from the first floor basketball court area of The Athletic Training Center.
• A Liquor Law Violation report was filed for a room in CliftonFullerton Hall. Chicago Fire Department was called and the student was transported to St. Mary’s hospital.
• A Possession of Marijuana report was filed for a room in Clifton-Fullerton Hall. Chicago Police were called to the scene.
• A Criminal Damage to Property report was filed for a neighbor’s tree that was damaged, possibly by a DePaul Student.
• A Criminal Damage to Property report was filed regarding graffiti in several locations on the Lincoln Park Campus.
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NATION & WORLD
Nation & World Editor Michael Corio depaulianation@gmail.com
Public opinion for Supreme Court reaches new low By CALLIE BRETTHAUER Contributing Writer The Supreme Court has typically been one of the most publicly respected branches of the United States government, but a recent poll from The Pew Research Center reveals that its popularity among Americans has reached its lowest point in 25 years. In terms of favorability of the Supreme Court, partisanship was not found to be a major factor for those surveyed. Instead, the poll shows that the trend is present across the political spectrum with favorability among Democrats and Independents at 52 percent and among Republicans at 56 percent. “Things are driven by people’s ideological opinions more than by any other rational or objective view of the Court and its role,” said David Barnum, a political science professor at DePaul. “The polls show that more people are worried it is behaving in a political way and reaching decisions they do not like.” Usually favorability depends on the party of the president holding office, his appointment of Supreme Court justices and whether rulings made by the court are more conservative or more liberal. Throughout the time George W. Bush was in office, favorability of the Supreme Court among Democrats was substantially low, decreasing from 62 to 49 percent.
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Florida farmer Barry Knight joins the protest in front of the U.S. Supreme Court steps in support of the Arizona immigration law, April 25, in Washington, D.C. Republicans, on the other hand, had a high of 80 percent initially, dropped to 64 percent briefly in 2005 and then increased to 73 percent towards the end of his office in 2007. The trend for President Barack Obama, however, is different. Throughout his term so far, favorability of the Supreme Court by Democrats has not exceeded 65 percent. “Famously, the president called out the court in a State of the Union address about the Citizens United case,” said Barnum. “Something as dramatic as that caused people to become less supportive.” The ruling was almost as
controversial as the current decision being made in regards to healthcare. Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission (2010) deemed that campaign funds and political spending are protected by the First Amendment. This means that the government cannot limit how much money unions and corporations spend on influencing the public vote. Another contributing factor to the Supreme Court’s low favorability could be that Americans are fed up with the government in general. While people are usually very quick to criticize Congress and the presidency, it may be the Supreme Court’s turn to share some of the
blame. “I believe the low favorability towards the Supreme Court is due to citizens’ attitude towards the government,” said sophomore Faizan Khan, a political science student at DePaul. “Voters from both sides of the spectrum are frustrated with the government and that is affecting the way people view the Supreme Court. Americans are dissatisfied with the way government is handling the country.” The Supreme Court undoubtedly has a great amount of power with judicial review, a concept formed after the 1803 case of Marbury v. Madison. This power grants the Court the
authority to determine whether laws are constitutional. The Court’s decision can only be overturned in a limited number of ways: The Supreme Court can reverse its decision on the earlier case, Congress can find a way to restructure the law so that it is deemed constitutional and pass it again or the states and Congress can make a constitutional amendment. “The Supreme Court is subject to a similar system of checks and balances that our government is built upon,” said junior Bradley Accarino, a management student at DePaul. “Over the years the court has expanded its power through the cases it decides on; however, it is one of the few institutions that are highly cushioned from the power of politics.” Whether Americans are starting to believe the Supreme Court is too influenced by politics, too powerful or merely unsatisfactory is unclear. The answer may simply be that people do not like their decisions. “The justices rule on constitutionality, which is influenced more by ideology than political views. As a result, I would imagine many people have varying opinions of each decision determined by the Supreme Court regardless of political alignment,” said Accarino. “This is confirmed in the statistics that show public opinion on both sides of the political spectrum have a less favorable opinion of the Supreme Court,” he said.
Voters punish incumbents in several European elections By HALEY BEMILLER Contributing Writer Two major elections in Europe last week promised change for one country and more confusion for another, as the Eurozone continues to struggle with its economic crisis. In France, former President Nicolas Sarkozy was replaced by Socialist candidate Francois Hollande. According to a May 6 article from The Daily Beast, Hollande won with about 52 percent of the people’s vote. Erik Tillman, a political science professor at DePaul, said Hollande’s victory was not a surprise. As election day got closer, Hollande rose in the polls, and Sarkozy’s approval rating continued to falter because of France’s economy. During the campaign, Hollande promised to undo some of Sarkozy’s policies. For example, he wants to lower the retirement age to 60. “He wants to increase taxes on high earners,” Tillman said. Many of Hollande’s primary policies are related to the economic crisis. Instead of adhering to “the fiscal pact” with
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President-elect Francois Hollande holds flowers after defeating Sarkozy on to become France's next president. Germany, which requires all Eurozone countries to maintain a budget deficit below 3 percent of the country’s GDP, Hollande wants to focus more on growth. To do this, Tillman added, there needs to
be some deficit spending on things like teachers and infrastructure. “They can’t do that if they have to reduce the budget deficit,” he said. Because of this sudden desire for change, there is already tension between Hollande and Germany’s Chancellor Angela Merkel. The two leaders have opposite ideologies, according to Tillman, and there might be some pressure on Merkel in the future to loosen her restrictions on the deficit. “She’s lost an ally,” Tillman said. Meanwhile, in Greece, citizens are still bearing the brunt of the Eurozone crisis. According to economics professor Animesh Ghoshal, the government is still failing to obtain enough money to reduce their deficit and manage the debt they owe to other countries. Because they haven’t met the requests of the International Monetary Fund to make the aforementioned changes, Ghoshal thinks Greece might eventually get cut off. “They cannot raise enough money to meet their bond obligations,” he said. “It’s not collecting enough in taxes to pay for its government expenditures.” “I don’t see any way of any solution over there,” he added.
Because of this attitude, the effect of the economy on the elections is undeniable. “This has caused people to be unhappy and throw out the government in power,” he said. “Here it’s just a matter of what the people in power can and can’t do.” However, Greece’s elections last week proved inconclusive at a time when they need security. The two traditional parties “took a beating,” according to Tillman, and no other party produced enough of a majority to rule. Unless the current parties can form some sort of coalition, elections will be held again in June. “If they have another election … it’s hard to see how the pro-bailout parties would do any better this time around,” Tillman said. Another disconcerting aspect of the election, according to Tillman, was that extremist parties like the Golden Dawn received 7 percent of the country’s vote. In the last election, they only received 0.3 percent. Tillman believes crisis forces citizens to desperation, which makes the country more vulnerable to extremist governments. “There’s a lot of anger and a lot of frustration and not a whole lot of solutions,” he said. “They just want an end to the crisis.”
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COURT: MILITARY SERVICE INCLUDES ULTRA-ORTHODOX
This Week in World News
NEW UNDERWEAR BOMBER A SAUDI DOUBLE AGENT WASHINGTON, D.C.
JERUSALEM
A controversial practice that has allowed tens of thousands of young ultra-Orthodox men to avoid compulsory military service has emerged as a looming test for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's new coalition government — and one that could create major mayhem in the Jewish state. Facing a court-ordered deadline, Netanyahu says he is committed to obeying the ruling and overhauling the system. And backed by his new coalition partner, Kadima Party leader Shaul Mofaz, he is in a strong position to overcome the objections of an increasingly agitated ultra-religious minority that considers the draft an assault on its way of life. The issue of the draft exemptions was a key factor in this week's Israeli government shakeup. Unable to bridge differences between religious and secular elements in his coalition, Netanyahu said Monday he would hold a new parliamentary election in September — more than a year ahead of schedule. Then, in a stunning last-minute reversal, he reached a deal to bring the centrist Kadima into his government, shoring up the coalition and averting the need for elections.
ALASTAIR GRANT|The Associated Press LONDON
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip take their leave of the House of Lords after the Queen read the Queen's Speech to lawmakers in London, May 9. Queen Elizabeth II said that Britain's government plans to finally reform the centuries-old House of Lords and introduce direct elections for members.
Al-Qaida designed a bomb to slip inside form-fitting, brief-style underwear in hopes it would go undetected even if the bomber received an airport patdown, officials said Wednesday, describing a plot they said was directly overseen by a high-level al-Qaida leader in Yemen. The scheme never had a chance, though, because the would-be bomber was actually a double-agent working for Saudi Arabia's security services. Saudi officials worked with the CIA to deliver the sophisticated new bomb directly to the U.S., according to current and former U.S. officials briefed on the situation. The operation was a victory on multiple fronts. Not only did it prevent an attack and give the U.S. a look at al-Qaida's latest deadly invention, but the double agent also provided some of the information that led to the drone strike last weekend that killed Fahd al-Quso, two former officials said. Al-Quso, whom the U.S. believes was al-Qaida's chief of external operations in Yemen, met with the would-be bomber and instructed him to pick a U.S.-bound plane to attack on the day of his choosing, the officials said. The current and former officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to publicly discuss the operation.
OPPOSITION LEADERS JAILED FOR 15 DAYS FOR PROTEST
CHINA CRITICIZED FOR EXPELLING AMERICAN REPORTER
MOSCOW, RUSSIA
BEIJING, CHINA
Two of Russia's most prominent opposition leaders were sentenced Wednesday to 15 days in jail, while several dozen opposition activists who tried to stage a "people's stroll" through the city reportedly were detained. The sentencing of Sergei Udaltsov and Alexei Navalny came after several days of attempts by opposition activists to hold unauthorized protests against Vladimir Putin, who was inaugurated for a third term as Russian president on Monday. Udaltsov and Navalny were detained Sunday when participants in an authorized protest march tried to veer from their sanctioned route and head to the Kremlin. They were released after a few hours, but detained again Tuesday in another unauthorized demonstration. Navalny was released early Wednesday, then detained again a few hours later at another opposition gathering. Both were sentenced for failing to obey police orders.
BINOD JOSHI|The Associated Press
NEPALESE POLICE EVICT SQUATTERS KATMANDU, NEPAL
Nepalese riot police detain a squatter residing on the banks of the Bagmati River in Katmandu, Nepal, May 8. Government forces have reportedly vacated more than 200 squatters who have set up their homes illegally along the banks of the river. COMPILED BY MICHAEL CORIO | NEWS COURTESY OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
China's expulsion of an American reporter working for the pan-Arab news network AlJazeera has drawn criticism from other journalists and the United States, and in turn a particularly tight-lipped reaction from Beijing. Melissa Chan is the first accredited foreign journalist to be expelled from China since 1998. The move, made public Tuesday by Al-Jazeera, is seen as China's latest attempt to punish international media whose reports the authoritarian government dislikes and sees as besmirching its global image. The expulsion "seems to be taking China's anti-media policies to a new level," Bob Dietz, the coordinator for the Committee to Protect Journalists, said in a statement. Chan was Al-Jazeera's only English-language reporter in China, and the Qatar-based network said in a statement that it had to close its English-language service's bureau because her credentials and visa were not extended.
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OPINIONS
Opinions Editor Jenn Schanz depauliaopinions@gmail.com
Seniority counts: By MARIA CANNATA Contributing Writer
It’s that time of year again, when the dreaded “Hey everyone, we are sold out on both campuses!” email will ruin a senior’s hope for enjoying their last DePaul rite of passage, attending FEST. Last year’s FEST tickets for opener Chromeo and headliner Wiz Khalifa went on sale May 16 and by the very next day were sold out. DePaul Activities Board (DAB) announced on Facebook May 17 “Hey everyone! We are SOLD OUT on both campuses! This is a record! While we are very disappointed that we can't sell more tickets, there is a fire code that we need to abide by, otherwise we get fined and shut down by the city. Boo.” Many students were left ticketless and beyond upset, and seniors were enraged that they weren’t given preferential access to the limited tickets. By the time the day of the show came, people were paying well over $50 on Craigslist for one scalped ticket. Senior Bailey Madden said, “Last year I had to leave my internship on my lunch and go to the Loop campus to get my roommate and I tickets because I heard they were selling out so quickly. If I don’t get a ticket to my last FEST at DePaul I’m going to be extremely upset.” This year, DAB is approaching ticket sales a bit differently, by limiting the sale to 500 per day so that tickets don’t sell out
so rapidly. But how does this ensure any seniority for the students who have spent the past four years here? Then-senior Jared Benedetto took to Facebook and said it perfectly last year: “Just my opinion: DePaul Activities Board needs a new system. It is not fair to upperclassmen that have jobs and/or internships. Not everybody (freshmen) has two hours to wait in line. Many students are not going to be able to attend their last fest. Needless to say, what about commuter students? I'm assuming many didn't have the opportunity to wait in line. DePaul is a university that prides itself in giving all students a 'chance,' and in the case of this years fest, it has failed miserably. There are simple answers to the problems that are being faced but apparently DePaul (DAB) has not taken the time to think about possible scenarios and problems that may arise. Find a new venue, we have the money and our University is located in CHICAGO! Sell tickets online and limit each DePaul student to one.” DAB should adopt a seniority system where upperclassmen get the first opportunity to purchase FEST tickets. Just like enrolling for classes, allowing upperclassmen to register first, this makes sense. It’s not that underclassmen don’t deserve the chance to enjoy FEST it’s just that they have a few more years ahead of them to do it. Making these changes would enhance the student experience by ensuring that all students get to experience the glory of FEST at least once during
DePaul seniors deserve first dibs on 2012 FEST tickets
Samantha Schroeder|The DePaulia their DePaul career, and that is more than fair. This is not an attack on freshmen students, but rather on students who buy tickets just to sell them, or try to get all of their friends from different schools in, resulting in a lost opportunity for DePaul students. Seniors should have the first chance at tickets. I realize that this puts freshmen at
a disadvantage, but their time will come. It is simply not right that seniors need to search up and down Craigslist for FEST tickets for almost 10 times their face value, because they were maybe at an internship or job when they went on sale at 10 a.m. That being said, I’m just a senior who wants to attend their last FEST at DePaul. Give us our last moment of glory here.
Better late than never
Obama equal marriage endorsement admirable, but overdue By JENN SCHANZ Opinions Editor Facebook statuses, tweets, and blog posts were flooded with optimism following President Barack Obama’s Wednesday, May 9 public endorsement of marriage equality. Declarations of “Finally!” and “Thank you Mr. President!” were surfacing in cyberspace by the minute. For those doubting Obama’s chance of being reelected, their doubts might be over now. And for the 2008 Obama supporters who feel that the white knight they cheered on in Grant Park four years ago has buckled under the bureaucratic pressure of the oval office, Wednesday’s announcement on ABC News provided much needed voter reassurance. After the disappointing ignorance demonstrated by North Carolina days before, Obama’s public support for marriage rights was clearly a positive addition to the long existing fight for LGBTQ equality. But let’s not throw a parade for a gesture. “I think same sex couples should be able to get married “ is not federal legislation, it is not even a commitment
to push federal legislation. It is supportive rhetoric, and while admirable, will not materialize into anything the LGBTQ community will benefit from anytime soon. DePaul senior Erik Arnone feels Obama’s endorsement, although positive, will not garnish the instant change people may have expected. “I don’t think it impacts the gay community as much as people think it will. I just don’t see an executive order coming out of it. Economy comes first. However, it will pressure on swing states to follow suit, so every movement in the right direction is better than remaining stagnant.” Arnone also noted the peculiar timing of the announcement. “The timing of it is of interesting. I mean, we’re a mere six months away from the general election, May is the month of LGBTQA, and Biden kind of set him up for it too. I find it hard to believe that this expression of support wasn’t tactfully scrutinized and planned out.” Although it is undeniably pleasing to see the president of one of the greatest world powers publically defend an issue of such importance, I can’t help but wonder, why now? You know what they say… Timing is everything.
Elaine Thompson |The Associated Press Marriage equality supporters Teri McClain, left, and Mary Beth Brotski stand with signs supporting President Barack Obama outside a fundraising event for the president, Thursday, May 10 in Seattle. Unless you belong to the percentage of Americans who still believe inequality is justified “because Jesus says so,” then you can agree Obama’s interview with ABC news served as a commitment to human dignity and should be celebrated, without
question. It should not, however, be seen as a victory. Rather, it is a symbolic reminder that regardless of blatant ignorance that still exists, we ARE moving forward. Far too slowly, but forward nonetheless.
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University response to CTA article disrespectful, unfair By DIANA ZAWOKJSKA Contributing Writer “The act of stealing and/or possessing CTA signage is illegal and a felony, not to mention an embarrassing reflection on DePaul University. These actions will not be tolerated by the Departments of Housing Services or Residential Education," said a letter from the Department of Housing Services and Residential Education sent out on May 9 to all DePaul students. “With information in hand that CTA was missing an ample amount of train signage, Housing staff conducted an entire campus search on Monday, May 7,” the letter explained. “They searched my room and took a Red Line map that my sister had given me, I think her friend had given it to her or something like that,” said sophomore Gabrielle Lahue. “I think it's outrageous what they did, especially as I heard stories of RA's barging into rooms after knocking and not waiting for a response,” said freshman at University Hall, SJ O'Donnell. “I think that their searching of rooms, assuming we have signs violates many of our privacy rights.” Questions have continuously come up since last week as to what should have been done differently, or, should anything have been done at all considering that the stealing of “L” maps is not exactly something new, and not something that happens just at DePaul. “I think that instead of raiding everyone's rooms, they should have sent an email out to all students giving us the option to turn them in 'peacefully',” said LaHue. “I would have had no problem turning in my map if I had known it was a problem to own it.” Barging into someone’s room without prior notice is something that is not only startling but a distasteful and disrespectful action against the inhabitants' privacy. In a dorm room, you are in a sense considered a tenant and the university can be considered the landlord. Being a tenant carries an implied entitlement to a peaceful occupation of your tenancy, most of the time. This signifies that nobody, not even the landlord can enter into your tenancy without prior notice. “The “L” maps make a pretty sweet souvenir, and it's something sweet to hang up in the dorm rooms. However, it is stolen property. When you live in the dorms, housing is responsible. So raids for 'stolen goods' (in this case, CTA maps) are what we accept when we live in dorms,” said freshman Santheep Surendra. “I think that the RA’s went about this rather respectfully too. They knocked on the door, waited, then came in and looked around and did not open any desks or closets probably to avoid actual invasion of privacy. I am sure the CTA contacted every college in Chicago to run a raid and get their maps back.” Did they? “Nothing like this has happened here that I know of,” said freshman at Loyola Jessica Kaminski. “I definitely think the university shouldn’t be responsible for what the students did or did not steal, it’s not like this “L” map thing has just started happening.” Which brings about another issue, kids across Chicago have been stealing map signs for generations. The simple fact that a student wrote and reported on these
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events happening should not be cause for a school-wide invasion. “I know a bunch of kids with “L” maps, whether bought or stolen I don’t know, but they are everywhere,” said Kaminski. “This has been going on for ages, and it’s crazy for the CTA and DePaul to retaliate that way.” “All I can say is that I've seen this going on since my freshmen year, and I think it's extremely inappropriate for the school to get involved,” said junior at Roosevelt Pat Graff. “The students are adults and should be treated as such, and the CTA should handle this issue themselves. I haven't checked my email but I'm sure [Roosevelt] will react the same.”
How can a university attempt to control what decisions its students do or do not make? Simple answer, it unfortunately can't. “I understand that DePaul had to react in some way to the CTA being upset,” said senior at UIC Nicole Wyszynki. “If they didn't react then there would be a possibility of the students U-Pass situation being messed up, but honestly, this L map stealing happens everywhere. People who don't even live in Chicago do this.” “I think that the university reacted appropriately given the fact that it really is...well...stolen public property,” said freshman Kaya Gross. “I think that it just came as a shock because it happened so fast and so many people were caught off
guard by it. Naturally, people aren't going to like the fact that administration can come into their room and take things, even if it was stolen property. As shocked as I was I feel, in hindsight, that what they did was probably correct.” Regardless of an article being published reporting on “L” maps being stolen, there are other ways to control the situation than ransacking every dorm for justice. One solution seems obvious: start by making the maps impossible to steal. Some “L” trains have already begun this, bolting the maps to the frames, which is something that should have been done a long time ago when this first became a problem for the CTA.
CTA's map tracker By PARKER ASMANN Contributing Writer
Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) signs are popular for many reasons. Not only do they help navigate the city, but some think they make great décor, and apparently, DePaul officials view them as a convenient excuse to raid dorm rooms. Monday, May 7, DePaul’s Residential Education and Housing Services staff performed a surprise inspection of countless rooms on campus in search of reported stolen CTA signs. Following the bombardment, an email was issued to students that cited the nature of the
inspection under the Housing Agreement in the DePaul student handbook. Regardless of fine print, the actions that the university staff took in an attempt to recover stolen CTA signs appeared to be all but justified. A variety of different measures should have been proposed before the staff was allowed to barge into rooms without warning. According to the email sent out by Housing Services and Residential Education, “Per the Guide to Student Housing, we reserve the right to enter into and search any on campus living space at any time if it is believed that a policy violation or illegal activity has taken place.” But did they have concrete evidence that DePaul students were the ones taking these signs? Chicago is a huge
city, and CTA signs are regularly taken by a variety of people. Until these sudden searches were performed, it’s doubtful that DePaul had sufficient evidence to go barging into dorm rooms. “It seems to me that DePaul officials are using the CTA incident as a fast track towards catching residents with other housing violations such as alcohol,” argued freshman Charles Wynne, who was unaffected by the raids. If only students were given the opportunity to return the signs, this entire situation could have likely been resolved by dealing with specific individuals responsible for theft. Instead, the entire campus was inconvenienced by an unjust search that left the majority of DePaul students with a bitter taste in their mouths.
The opinions in this section do not necessarily reflect those of The DePaulia staff.
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FOCUS Summer
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A look into Chicago’s boating season and various har By MATTHEW SCHWERHA Contributing Writer
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said Heather Clark, director of operations and marketing for Chicago Sailing. “Just north of Navy Pier is an area that has been termed ‘The Playpen.’ Boats gather there, anchor and have a big floating party each weekend. Sightseeing is fabulous all along the Chicago shoreline, from Wilmette to the South Shore. It’s really up to you to what you want to see.” Not all is fun and games, as boating is an expensive hobby. Some Chicago harbors are filled to capacity and have started waiting lists. For a 30 foot stall, for the entire boating season, the prices range from $1,080 (Jackson Park Inner Harbor) to $3,585 (DuSable Harbor), and that is solely for the docking space. When taking in consideration winter storage, a season pass and other harbor services, boaters are faced with thousands of dollars in fees to participate in their favorite hobby. Most boats can be accommodated at all the harbors, while others, due to limitations, are designated to specific locations. “The harbors are designed to allow for a wide variety of different sized boats,” said Clark. “Some have more slips for bigger boats. Diversey Harbor is the only harbor in the Chi-
cago harbor system that does not allow for sailboats. There is a bridge you have to go under.” Upkeep of its harbors is important to the Chicago Park District, illuminated by a renovation plan to the 31st Street Harbor that is set to be completed June 1. “Total projected costs are $103 million,” said Marta Juaniza, assistant press secretary for the Chicago Park District. “The project was funded entirely by boater fees, not taxpayer dollars. The new harbor will enhance a visit to the lakefront by offering stunning views of Lake Michigan and the city’s skyline.” Other amenities of the renovated harbor include room for boats up to 200 feet, a playground with a climbing wall and public art, a public fishing dock and winter storage for boats that is both indoor and outdoor. Harbors located so close to Lake Michigan allow boaters easy access to get involved in all of the activities the lake has to offer. “There is a lot to get involved in on Lake Michigan,” said Clark. “Racing is very popular at each of the yacht clubs. There are fireworks and The Air and Water Show to take in from the water, and just getting away from the city onto
the water provides a great esca Having an escape so close t great, but is a practice unaffor eryday person. Clark said that ways to get out on the water. “There is always crewing [to inexpensively get on boat “Sail Chicago is a non-profit o allows people to pay a small m and volunteer for a set number der to get free use of boats.” The Sail Into Summer P and features four on-the-water towards your level of sailing Member Packages are $400 ability to sail for free on all and an invitation to all of Sail C events. In such an urban setting, W cagoans should take advantage body of water that lies directl them. “It’s a fabulous natural res have mountains and we don’t h have a large body of water and ably blessed with that.”
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ARTS & LIFE
Arts & Life Editor Tricia Cathcart depauliamagazine@gmail.com
Expect the unexpected in ‘Dark Shadows’ Burton and Depp team up for another winning f ilm with this gothic comedy
PETER MOUNTAIN|MCT Campus
(Left to right) Helena Bonham Carter stars as Dr. Julia Hoffman, Chloe Grace Moretz as Carolyn Stoddard, Eva Green as Angelique Bouchard, Gully McGrath as David Collins, Bella Heathcote as Victoria Winters, Johnny Depp as Barnabas Collins, Ray Shirley as Mrs. Johnson, Jackie Earle Haley as Willie Loomis, Jonny Lee Miller as Roger Collins and Michelle Pfeiffer as Elizabeth Collins Stoddard in "Dark Shadows" from Warner Bros. Pictures and Village Roadshow Pictures. By TRICIA CATHCART Arts & Life Editor The pairing of eccentric director Tim Burton and handsomely adaptable Johnny Depp is one that we’ve become increasingly aware of in recent years. Imagined by Burton and acted into life by Depp, roles such as Edward Scissorhands and Sweeny Todd showcase the dark humor and talent that the two share. “Alice in Wonderland” (2010) PETER MOUNTAIN|MCT Campus and “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” (2005) entertained Johnny Depp as the vampire audiences with a funny and Barnabas Collins in Tim offbeat aesthetic that continues into the duo’s newest, “Dark Burton's "Dark Shadows" Shadows.” Barnabas Collins, Burton’s “Dark Shadows” is vampire cursed into immortality in 1750 a tongue-in-cheek homage to the by his rejected lover, the witch campy 1970’s television series of the same name, which among Angelique Bouchard (Eva Green), its many story lines depicted a who then buries him alive. He wakes up in 1972 to learn vampire in a never-ending search his castle manor’s glory has for his lost love, Josette (played faded, along with the lives of the by Bella Heathcote in Burton’s Collins descendants (Michelle version). Pfeiffer, Johnny Lee Miller and Depp plays bourgeoisie
Chloe Grace Moretz). Barnabas is determined to restore the family name and fortune from the witch. Depp described his vision for the role in an interview with Vanity Fair. “I wanted Barnabas to come across as ... this very elegant upper echelon, wellschooled gentleman who’s cursed in the 18th century and brought back to probably the most surreal era of our time – the 1970s – and how he would react to things,” he said. “Not just with technology and automobiles and such, but actual items of enjoyment for people, like pet rocks, fake flowers, plastic fruit, troll dolls, lava lamps and the macramé owls.” The film follows suit with Burton’s past creations, depicting an other-wordly feeling as early as its opening credits. Much of this is thanks to the excellent production design, courtesy of the director’s longtime collaborator Rick Henrichs, who won an Oscar for his part on Burton’s “Sleepy Hollow,” which also featured Depp in the starring role. Burton and Depp discovered their fondness for the original
television series on the set of “Sweeney Todd,” and from that moment on, the two knew that “Dark Shadows” was an adaptation they must attempt. Depp explains in his interview with Vanity Fair that he and
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Burton wanted to create a vampire who didn’t rely on his sex appeal to win over audiences. “I think I just blurted out mid-conversation, God, maybe we should do a vampire movie
together where you actually have a vampire that looks like a vampire,” said Depp. “‘Dark Shadows’ was kind of looming on the periphery. Then Tim and I started talking about it. [...] One thing led to another and it basically dictated to us what it wanted to be, in a sense, certainly with Tim at the forefront of leading the troops.” Part comedy, part horror flick, “Dark Shadows” brings the perfect amount of humorous gore and quirky one-liners from the characters into an unexpected story line. Also making an appearance in the film is Burton’s wife, Helena Bonham Carter, not a surprise to the director’s fans, as she appears in nearly as many of his works as Depp does. Carter, Depp and Burton work together with ease to create the gothic humor that “Dark Shadows” thrives on. Even Alice Cooper shows up for an unexpected cameo. Whether you’re familiar with the original series or just a fan or Burton’s previous work, “Dark Shadows” is one you can’t miss.
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Your guide to Chicago's hottest music venues
By SHANNON SHREIBAK Senior Writer A concert’s success relies as much on the venue as it does on the music. An artist’s space can make or break the entire concert experience — from acoustics to crowd interaction. And with the vast array of venues scattered throughout the city, from dingy nightclubs to architecturally captivating theaters, each venue offers its own unique experience. Whether you’re looking for an adrenaline-pumping arena rock show vibe or a low-key coffee shop show feel, this guide will help you navigate the plethora of venues that Chicago has to offer.
Lincoln Hall 2424 N. Lincoln Ave.
Lincoln Hall offers a unique
concert experience due to its small, intimate space. The main floor presents fans with an opportunity to interact with the band, or those looking for a more laid-back show can relax on the upper balcony. If you’re free in the hours approaching the concert, it’s not uncommon to find band members catching a smoke in the alley behind the venue, possibly resulting in a unique meet-andgreet. Just steps away from DePaul’s Lincoln Park campus, Lincoln Hall is the perfect venue for discovering cutting-edge new music for a low price.
The Victoria Theatre (“The Vic”) 3145 N. Sheffield Ave.
Located around the corner from the Belmont L stop, The Vic offers a piece of architectural
history and surprisingly intimate shows. Originally a five-story vaudeville house, The Vic features ornate molding and retro architecture. Despite occupancy of 1400, the incredibly crisp acoustics create an intimate environment to enjoy your favorite artists. When the venue isn’t featuring live music, it offers the Brew & View, transforming the space into a movie theater for second- and third-run films.
The Riviera Theatre (“The Riv”) 4746 N. Racine Ave.
Jump off the Lawrence L stop and you’ll be greeted by two architecturally grand concert venues — The Riviera and The Aragon Ballroom. The Riv’s acoustics are far superior to that of The Aragon, where music becomes lost in the rafters of the ornately painted domes. The staff is not the friendliest and braving the line for the bathroom is sure to consume the length of an entire opening act. But the beauty of the theater and grandeur of the musical acts more than compensates for these shortcomings.
The Aragon Ballroom 1106 W. Lawrence Ave.
Aptly nicknamed the “brawlroom,” attending a show at the Aragon can be a risk. Fans at the more rough-and-tumble concerts, most recently Flogging Molly, are more than willing to fight for
their spots on the floor. Perching on the balcony ensures a more relaxed concert but not always the best sound — the nuances of the live performance become muddled in the vastness of the ballroom. Be ready to fight a rambunctious and recently-deafened crowd when making your way back on the L — things can get pretty competitive at Lawrence’s two entrance checkpoints.
Music Box Theatre 3733 N. Southport Ave.
While not a music venue, The Music Box features many reasonably priced movie showings with a focus on independent and foreign films. The building itself is beautifully worn and features breathtaking architectural details that are forgone in today’s movie theaters. Reaching the theater can turn into quite the trek, but with many local cafes and shops nearby, it makes for an enjoyable jaunt through Lakeview. If you’re looking to see indie flicks and foreign epics in a stunning environment, The Music Box is a great choice.
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Charter One Pavilion at Northerly Island 1300 S. Linn White Drive
Open only during the summer months for outdoor concerts, Charter One has the arena feel without the possible problems that arise with expansive venues. Located next to the Lakeshore and Soldier Field, the pavilion offers a perfect vantage point for enjoying a picturesque view of the city. Offering a wide range of acts, from Barenaked Ladies to Styx, Charter One is sure to please music fans of all preferences.
The Metro 3730 N. Clark St.
Holding the prestige as Chicago’s first official rock club, the Metro has stayed true to its indie artist roots and often supports up-and-coming talent. The small floor space and cramped bar area can be a hassle to navigate but always provides an unforgettable show. Featuring superstar acts (Prince, Iggy Pop) and under-the-radar bands (Wild Flag, The Naked & Famous), the Metro offers the perfect array of cutting-edge music.
Other Chicago Venues PHOTOS BY SHANNON SHREIBAK|The DePaulia
TOP: The Riviera Theatre on Chicago's North Side. BOTTOM LEFT: The exterior of The Vic Theatre in the Boystown area. BOTTOM RIGHT: The Loop's Chicago Theatre.
Chicago Theatre The Empty Bottle Aragon Ballroom S.P.A.C.E. (Evanston) Subterranean
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Remembering Adam Yauch, 'MCA' By JACKIE TORTORELLO Senior Writer There’s one less B-boy geekin’ with the speed freaks, as Adam Yauch, former Beastie Boys member, lies pressed beneath six feet of ground. May 4, 2012, Yauch was claimed by cancer, the salivary kind to be specific, which was diagnosed in 2009. Prior to death he missed multiple shows, canceled video filmings and apologized to band mates and fans alike. Under the cloak of mourning of his permanent absence, a magnificent human is remembered. This innovator transcended the East Coast/West Coast rivalry with an infectious brand of sabotage. Rooted in a rhythmic, hardcore vibe the Beasties rapped about everything from car thieves to the importance of maintaining cultural developments. “It takes a second to wreck it, it takes time to build” states one of their songs off the 2004 album, “The 5 Boroughs.” Every work of art, from “Licensed to Ill,” “Paul’s Boutique,” “The Mix Up” and “Check Your Head,” challenged musical standards with content and sound. “To me, the Beastie Boys are a perfect combination between classic hiphop and post punk. They’re a group of people who are genuinely funny but not all up in your face about it,” said DePaul junior Charlotte Peters. In music videos, Yauch participates in all kinds of absurd behavior. In the video “Intergalactic,” he dons a yellow hardhat and matching boots to slay a robot with his revolutionary rhymes. In the video “So What Cha Want,” he gets up in viewers’ faces and questions the legitimacy of their knowledge. “These guys are just simply fantastic,” said Peters. Besides being described as “simply fantastic,” MCA (Yauch’s Beastie Boy nickname) has been described as one who lives a life of no regrets by the Huffington Post. Such accomplishments have allowed this man entry into a world that exists far beyond the confines of music. Without Capitol Records, a company in which Yauch has ownership, bands like At the Drive In, Ben Lee and Luscious Jackson would only have beginnings. In 1994, Yauch founded the Milarepa Fund, a non-profit organization designed to highlight awareness of the Chinese oppression in Tibet. In a 1995 interview with PBS he said, “I think we’re often led to believe that it’s just celebrities [that] have some ability to effect change but I think that what’s important for us to realize is that everyone of us affects the world constantly through our actions, through our every smallest action, through our every thought, our every word, the way that we interact with other people. We’re constantly affecting the world.” He also staged a relief concert after Sept. 11 and even occupied Wall Street to fight the greed of corporate banks. Through music and action this man played a much larger role in the voice of the voiceless. For that, devoted listeners feel a strong sense of gratitude. Thank you, Mr. Yauch, for the rump shakin’ and rhyme makin’, for all the girls and the ill communication. Your existence set a standard for not only the community of hip-hop but for all rhyme-sayers longing to effect a change.
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A$AP Rocky brings the swag at House of Blues By MACKENZIE MAUS Contributing Writer New York native Rakim Mayers, better known as ASAP Rocky, brought the Harlem swagger to the Windy City May 3. With support from @ IBHAPPY and #Been#Trill, the mob gave Chicago a satisfying taste of Rocky’s enshrined, yet melodic, rap style. If you’re used to watching bands grind through 90-minute shows, then Rocky’s performance was a little grating – a deconstructed, out-of-theblue mess. However, as far as deconstructed messes go, it was pretty amazing. During the course of ASAP Rocky’s performance at premiere Chicago venue House of Blues, a mob of nearly 30 people accompanied Rocky on stage throughout the swift 25-minute set. From the very beginning of the beat-blasting performance, mosh pits instantly formed, and crowd surfing ensued. Rocky pumped up the crowd, spitting many of his biggest hits in the beginning, including A$AP Rocky performed the House of Blues on May 3. Above: The cover for "Live Love A$AP." “Wassup,” “Purple Swag” and “Brand New Guy” from his signing a $3 million record deal every word to each track that short show, the Harlem rapper debut mixtape Live.Love.A$AP. with Sony/RCA earlier this year. was blasted through the House of concluded with the sensational hit that had everyone’s attention In his short-lived career, Rocky Fans were more than familiar Blues speaker system. with the mixtape as they belted At the end of the surprisingly this past summer, “Peso.” But has taken the industry by storm,
this wasn’t the end. Rocky and his crew members returned and sprung into the crowd, dropping groupie favorite “Trilla.” He again stunned the crowd by transitioning into Chief Keef’s “I Don’t Like” as his encore. Needless to say, Rocky turned a crowd from a bunch of hip-hop heads to, in his own words, “trill motherf*&#ers.” Despite the recent “swag” overload, Rocky avoids hipster cliches and retains his more organic style. Purple drank, weed, women, currency, getup and a New York edge is the subject matter that defines the Harlem native. In the course of just a few months, Rocky has advanced from obscurity to a golden boy in the eyes of music press. Rocky, who announced during the show that he’d like to be referred to as Flacko, an alias introduced in one of his recent track’s “Pretty Flacko,” is all part of the interesting and evolving path ASAP Rocky is on. This early rush of fortune and fame may shape his personality and force him to fade quickly from the charts. But maybe the notorious swag king will lead a rap resurrection. Regardless, we’re all rooting for you, Flacko.
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DePaul Drinks
Track bars, specials, parties with this handy, student-created website By ALEX THIBODEAU Contributing Writer
Sometimes the best ideas can be right under your nose, or in the case of DePaul junior, Sam Hoke, right under his mug. Hoke, the co-founder of DePaulDrinks.com began the website as a way for him and his roommate to keep track of bar specials. “It just started as a spreadsheet on my computer so we could figure out where to go each night,” said Hoke. “Eventually, I just put it online so other people could use it.” The website, which launched in January of 2011, sparked an initial controversy with the university for using its name and a picture of St. Vincent in its logo. According to senior Jordhan Briggs, the website’s marketing coordinator, they have taken precautions to ensure they’re in the clear. “DePaul wanted us to be clear that we weren’t affiliated with them,” said Briggs. “So we added
a disclaimer to the website and I try to mention it in posts and tweets so we don’t send out the wrong message.” According to the site’s business manager, there was nearly a year of preparation which involved researching specials and writing reviews for the 60+ bars featured on the site. For Hoke, the website seems to sell itself because it targets DePaul students directly. Although it started with drink specials, DePaul Drinks has since expanded to the world of bar crawls, house parties and recently began service to help plan private parties and crawls. “I’ve had professors bring up the website in my marketing classes,” said Hoke. “I’m always surprised when there are people that haven’t heard about it yet.” The goal is to expand the site to other Chicago schools, targeting Loyola and Columbia students through social media. “We have a pretty good following from Loyola already but we’re looking to expand it even further,” said Hoke.
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they have since revised their policies for the pictures they post. “Mostly the problem was with Greek Life,” said Briggs. “They have strict policies about pictures their members appear in, but ultimately we can’t control it if they’re inside of a bar.”
The pictures were quickly removed after complaints were issued. “I’m careful to check all of the pictures now to make sure that we’re sure everyone in it is of age,” said Briggs. The growth of the site slowed down a bit during this time but has made an incredible comeback since. In only two months, the site’s Twitter following grew by more than 500 percent. Currently, after only 16 months the @ DePaulDrinks account has more than 13,000 followers. DePaul Drinks hosts events in the Lincoln Park area multiple times per month and has even teamed up with the monthly “Derailed” bar crawl in Wrigleyville. According to Briggs, most of the profit that they make at one event gets filtered right into the next. “The money we made at our ‘Friday the 13th’ event went right into the house party we hosted the next week,” said Briggs. The house party angle is just one of the innovative
events they try to provide to DePaulians. Rather than the typical, freshmen-packed, BYOB stigma that usually accompanies Lincoln Park house parties, DePaul Drinks comes with all the punches. A fully-stocked cash bar, dance floor with DJ and plenty of kegs are available for the party-goers –- all of whom must be of legal drinking age. “It’s the same as going out to the bar but it has the cheapness of a party,” said Briggs. “Its fivebucks for a refillable keg-cup and liquor is extra.” Even at that price, they estimate they generate nearly $1,000 in cash from a typical party or bar crawl. While running the site is great for now, neither Hoke nor Briggs see their future in the site. “I think this is a huge resume builder and definitely a growing experience but I’ll leave it at DePaul once I graduate,” said Hoke. Briggs agreed, saying that they hoped to leave it in the hands of current students.
Non-profit clothing company Krochet Kids visits DePaul By MAUREEN PENLAND Contributing Writer Uganda – the impoverished landlocked African nation, which many people forget about, is suffering. It was just ten short years ago Kohl, Travis and Stewart, three high school friends, set out on a mission to reach out to the global community and to “make a difference.” “My older brother taught me to crochet when he came home from college. I was expecting to learn something really cool from him, but crochet?” said Kohl Crecelius. Originally from Spokane, WA., the friends shared of love of snow sports. Crecelius inspired the idea to make ‘unique headwear’ for the slopes. The idea caught on quickly. Soon,
the headwear caught the attention of classmates and friends. Even the local newspaper found the idea intriguing, dubbing them the ‘Krochet Kids’ which has stuck ever since. As the college years progressed and the three friends went their separate ways, their ultimate goal for change in the world and service in developing countries never ceased exist. It wasn’t until halfway through college the three, which had now expanded to a larger group of crocheters, applied for the status of a non-profit organization. “Our hope from the very beginning was that we could start a program, really a model, that could be replicated in lots of different countries,” Crecelius said. One particular summer in college, Krochet Kids found themselves sitting in brick hut in the northern region of
Uganda, teaching countless women how to do this really cool thing called “crocheting.” “We want to work, we want to be the masters of our own destiny,” was the exact line the women of Uganda used, no longer wanting to receive charity and feel oppressed by the national government. So Krochet Kids got “as much yarn as (we) could and stuffed in into tons of bags” to bring over to Uganda, as “(we) witnessed a miracle happen before our eyes.” The women were not just good at crocheting, they were great at it. What started as a silly hobby has now impacted the lives of over 150 women in Uganda, and now another 20 women in Peru. “Krochet Kids” officially became a non-profit in 2008 and are still working hard to “become ever better and reach out to more nations.” The non-profit visited DePaul
University on May 7, 2012. The organization, which is now headquartered nationally in Spokane, Seattle, and Orange County, attracted nearly 20 students to the hour-long presentation. The DePaul Activities Board made the event possible. Krochet Kids CEO Kohl Crecelius believes the organization is a gift that will continue giving. “I think the most rewarding thing for us has been seeing all of these things we can offer a woman in Uganda or Peru. Seeing them take them and run with them,” Crecelius said. “I would definitely see Krochet Kids being involved in a lot more countries. Creating a variety of different products continuing to build and grow what we offer to our retailers and our customers while at the same time impacting more and more communities.”
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ALBUM REVIEW: Rufus Wainwright "Out of the Game" By EMMA RUBENSTEIN Contributing Writer Long-time Rufus Wainwright fans and first-time listeners alike are in for a serious treat. The artist’s newly released album “Out of the Game” actually puts him in the game. Rufus pays self-proclaimed homage to the fact that he is one of the last generations to have experienced the lively ‘70s with his euphonious combination of sound. “Out of the Game” may not be as sonically rigorous as Wainwright’s last album, “All Days are Nights: Songs for Lulu,” but it is an equally enduring experience. “Songs for Lulu” was infused with the grief
of his mother’s passing, and even turned several Shakespearean sonnets into melodious tunes. His newest album is a pure celebration of sound. Wainwright teased fans, releasing a vibrant and hilarious video for the title track, featuring Helena Bonham Carter. And this was just the tip of the iceberg. Songs like “Rashida” and “Jericho” have an inescapable “sway-inducing” effect, while the song “Candles,” dedicated to Wainwright’s mother, again evinces that poignant sadness he is so musically skilled at. The song “Montauk” is reminiscent of the beautiful classic music that infuses much of Wainwright’s earlier music. In the behind-the-scenes look provided in the album, Wainwright tells
us he actually recorded this track while overlooking the landscape from the roof of his house in Montauk. The album engages listeners, but it does not require so much that it detracts from their enjoyment. “Out of the Game” is a simple delight to listen to. Its facets, nuances and poetic lyricism are completely attainable. Rufus Wainwright’s newest album is a beautiful culmination of everything he has achieved thus far. There is an underlying joy that binds together every song on the album, creating an experience rather than individual tracks, something that is difficult to find on albums today.
'Where the Wild Things Are' author Maurice Sendak dies By EDUARDO SAYAGO Contributing Writer
“And now, let the wild rumpus start!” declared Max just after he was anointed the king of all wild things. The man behind those words and those beautiful images, Maurice Sendak, died May 8 at age 83 from complications from a stroke he had just days earlier. Sendak wrote and illustrated over a hundred books, but the one that everyone, whether child or parent, can recall is “Where the Wild Things Are,” one of the most remarkable books (not just children’s literature) ever printed. I remember my parents reading “Where the Wild Things Are” at bedtime. The wild things in the book looked frightening, but even then I could see why they would choose Max as their king. The little boy who traveled almost a year to this magical place was angry. They were angry. And it was okay for them to be angry. Libraries initially banned the book when it was released in 1963. Maybe they didn’t want children to know that it was okay to be angry sometimes. On my way home I picked up a copy of “Where the Wild Things Are” at my local library and began to read it. Later that evening I watched the film adaptation that Spike Jonze directed and which Sendak was an executive producer. While the movie is good, the book has stood the test of time. In 1970, “In the Night Kitchen” was subject to censorship when several states banned it due to the drawing of a boy running around naked. It has appeared on the list of the most frequently challenged books, alongside Lois Lowry’s “The Giver” and Maya Angelou’s “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.” Before becoming an illustrator, Sendak worked for All-American Comics and as a window display curator at the legendary toy store F.A.O. Schwarz. Other highlights from his life and career include illustrating the books for “Little Bear” (which became a Nick Jr. animated series) and working as a set designer for productions of his work on stage. He would eventually design sets for productions of “The Nutcracker” and “Hansel and Gretel.” No matter what he was doing, Sendak
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Maurice Sendak, the children's book illustrator and author whose unsentimental approach to storytelling revolutionized the genre and whose best-known tale was the dark fantasy, "Where the Wild Things Are," died May 8. continued to illustrate and write. His most recent book, “Bumble-Ardy,” was published last year, and his final work, “My Brother’s Book,” is set to be released early next year. Sendak refused to sugarcoat stories for children. “I didn’t set out to make children happy or make life better or easier for them,” he said in an interview with Stephen Colbert. In one of his final interviews, Sendak appeared on “The Colbert Report.” When the faux-pundit asked the author for advice on how to get a children’s book printed, he wonderfully replied, “First of all, you got the first step done by being an idiot.” Colbert read his book “I Am a Pole (And So Can You).” After offering him some advice on how to sell the book to publishers (and turning down Colbert’s request to teach him how to draw), Sendak provided a blurb for the book, which was released last Tuesday: “The sad thing is, I like it.”
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Track and Field shines at Week in Big East Championships Review
DePaul head women’s basketball coach Doug Bruno announced Wednesday that Centrese McGee has signed a tender of financial aid and will transfer to DePaul after spending two season at the University of Illinois. McGee, who missed last season with an injury, will sit out the 2012-13 season under NCAA guidelines and will have two season of eligibility remaining. As a freshman at Illinois, McGee started all 32 games and averaged 25.4 minutes per game. She recorded per game averages of 5.7 points and 5.3 rebounds. In her two seasons at Thornton Fractional North High School (2008-10), McGee was named third-team All-State by the IBCA, special mention all-state by the Champaign News-Gazette and Chicago Tribune, and all-area by the Chicago Sun-Times, Northwest Times and Daily Southtown.
By MATTHEW PARAS Contributing Writer
At the Big East Outdoor Championship in Tampa, DePaul’s track and field squad hit their stride at the right time with senior standouts Tim Nedow and Melissa Fraser capping off a successful trip. While the men finished in eighth place and the women in 13th overall, each team had athletes take first in three different individual categories. “Conference is always a time to elevate your game and that is exactly what we all did,” said Fraser. Fraser was one of DePaul’s student athletes who had an exceptional weekend. After taking fourth place in the hammer place with a 55.91-meter distance, Fraser was named Big East champion in javelin for the fourth time in her career. The title was earned when Fraser took the event with an impressive 54.14-meter throw. On the men’s side, Nedow and sophomore Matt Babicz also were crowned Big East champions. Babicz earned the shot put title with a personal best throw of 18.33 meters, his first time as Big East champion in the event. Nedow recorded a 58.60-meter discus throw, giving him the event win. Nedow was also named the Big East Men’s Most Outstanding Field Performer after his career weekend outing. Needless to say, it was DePaul’s throwing program that stood out against teams in the Big East. “Our throws program has consistently been producing conference champions and that is what you want out of a strong program,” Fraser said. “The Big East is a great conference to be able to compete in and to have competed against some of the top tier athletes in the nation has really allowed me to appreciate all of my success throughout my years here at DePaul.” Even those who weren’t awarded titles at Tampa had bright moments as well. Freshman Adam Kovacs made strides by posting a career-high 59.57-meter throw in the men’s javelin. His sister Alanna, a senior, placed second behind Fraser with a throw of 48.89 meters in the women’s javelin. In sprints, freshmen Ayesha Ewing, Loreal Curtis and Jordon Vaughn all set personal records. Ewing set two career best times in sprints, finishing in 18th place at 11.95 seconds in the women’s 100-meter dash, while her career best time of 24.17 in the 200 meters was good for 15th place. Meanwhile, Curtis improved her 400meter career best time by nearly one second, finishing in 13th in the women’s race with a time of 55.58. For the men, Vaughn dropped nearly three-tenths of a second from his personal best in the 100-meter dash, recording a time of 10.62 and 16th place overall in the men’s sprint. Also picking up points on the day were the women's 4x100 and 4x400-meter relay teams, both finishing in eighth. The Blue Demons men's 4x400 and 4x800-meter relay teams scored points with eighth and fifth place finishes, respectively.
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Above: Tim Nedow was named the Big East Men's Most Oustanding Field Performer after placing second in shot put and first in discus. Middle: Sprinter Joe Mason competing at the DePaul Invitational. Left: Matthew Graham (in front) finished third in the men's 3,000-meter steeplechase. DENNIS GEORGES| The DePaulia
“We’re a little more built for outdoor and it’s nice to see people stepping up all at the right time,” Head Coach Dave Dopek said in a press release. Now with the Big East Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships behind them, the team is looking ahead towards the remaining schedule. On May 24, the Blue Demons travel to Austin, Texas where they’ll compete in the NCAA West Preliminary round. After that, they’ll head to the NCAA Outdoor Championships. According to Fraser, the team has already focused in on what lies ahead.
“Right now the team is looking forward to the first round of NCAAs and being mentally and physically prepared to go down to Texas and show the rest of the nation what DePaul track is all about,” she said. Whether or not the team can carry its momentum into Austin remains to be seen. One thing is for certain, especially to Fraser – the team doesn’t lack confidence in doing so. “I am extremely excited to see my fellow teammates tear up the rings, runways and track in Austin.”
Two players on the DePaul softball team were named to All-Big East teams announced Wednesday. Left-handed sophomore pitcher Kirsten Verdun was a unanimous selection for the All-Big East First Team and freshman teammate Mary Connolly was named All-Big East Third Team. Verdun was one of only two unanimous first-team selections after batting .350 in conference games with five home runs and 14 RBIs. She had a conference record of 12-6 on the mound with a 1.56 ERA and 132 strikeouts in 121.1 innings. Connolly at first base batted .313 in conference competition with two home runs and 12 RBIs, hitting a pinch-hit, walk-off threerun home run in her first collegiate at-bat. Regular season champion Louisville (50-3, 20-2) had nine players selected to All-Big East teams. Syracuse senior catcher Kacee Cox was named Big East Player of the Year while Notre Dame sophomore Laura Winter won Pitcher of the Year. Rutgers pitcher Alyssa Landrith was named Big East Rookie of the Year. Big East commissioner John Marinatto resigned from his position May 7 amid reports he was forced out by school presidents. Marinatto accepted the commissioner role in 2009, becoming just the third commissioner in the 33-year history of the college athletics conference, yet served the shortest term of the three. Marinatto was responsible for bringing in eight new member schools to account for losing powerhouse institutions Pittsburgh, Syracuse and West Virginia under his watch. “After a great deal of thought and prayer, I have decided to step down as Commissioner of the Big East Conference and formally advised our Board of Directors,” said Marinatto in the full Big East press release. “Our recent expansion efforts have stabilized the Conference for the long term, and we are likewise well positioned for our very important upcoming television negotiations. As a result, I felt this was the right time to step aside and to let someone else lead us through the next chapter of our evolution.” Joseph A. Bailey III will serve as the interim commissioner until a permanent one is found.
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”SOFTBALL” Continued from back cover ly on, struggled to find the strike zone and had the help of the umpire on the outside corner. By the time she gave up her first hit, she had already walked two batters and hit one Blue Demon. “She was playing around a little bit,” Ciezki said about Nevins struggling to find the plate. “The umpire was calling the outside pitch, so I knew I had to expand my strike zone.” Verdun, meanwhile, was in command for the entire game with the exception of a few small hiccups. The unanimously voted All-Big East first-team player pitched a complete game shutout, striking out five, giving up two hits and not walking a single USF batter. The only base runner DePaul allowed in the first three innings was off of an Allie Braden error. “She’s such a bulldog, she always has our back,” Ciezki said about the do-everything Verdun. “We know if we can get her one run, she’ll shut the other team down. We want to score as many runs as we can to take the pressure off of her.” After Peterson scored and Verdun reached on a fielder’s choice to load the bases, freshman and All-Big East thirdteam selection Mary Connolly came to the plate and knocked in Ciezki and Samantha Dodd to tack two more runs on the board. Then with Verdun on third and Staci Bonezek pinch-running for Connolly, Braget singled right up the middle to drive both runners in. Braget scored on a wild pitch to compete the scoring, more than enough for the Blue Demons on Thursday. “It was awesome, especially being a senior,” Ciezki admitted. “USF was going to be hard, they had great pitching coming
would need for the game. Verdun retired the first two batters of the top of the fourth and seemed to be breezing along, but back-to-back hits by Jordan Trimble and Maggie Ruckenbrod set the stage for Kayla Soles' two-out, tworun double. There was no more harm, but the damage had been done. The Blue Demons certainly had their chances to get on the board early and often, with Collins sometimes struggling to find the plate with her pitches. But while the first three batters for DePaul (Ciezki, Dodd and Verdun) went a combined 2-for-5 with four walks, the rest of the lineup didn't record a hit in 17 at-bats. "They were definitely fired up. We just ran into a hot pitcher," Lenti responded when asked if the team was ready for Friday's game. "We weren't quite ready mentally for that type of pitcher. Any time GRANT MYATT | The DePaulia a pitcher doesn't have to throw strikes to The Blue Demons celebrating after recording an out in a game against Illinois. get you out, it's going to be a long haul offensively." DePaul finally seemed poised to break in. It was awesome to score six runs off of Demons gave the sense that they knew them.” what they were up against and knew what through in the top of the sixth, after Dodd Before they prepared to face Louis- they needed to do. They just couldn't pull reached on an infield single and Verdun drew a walk. But the first pitch to Mary ville, Ciezki was asked if she heard the through in the clutch moments. USF fans cheering and screaming loudly Louisville pitcher Tori Collins (24-1), Connolly was gathered by Ruckenbrod, down near the field. None of it was too fa- an All-Big East first team selection at her who caught Dodd napping off of second vorable to DePaul, but she silenced them position, kept DePaul off track for most of base and picked her off for the first out of the best way possible. the game. She struck out six Blue Demons, the inning. The Blue Demons were seem“You have to block them out, it is what only gave up two hits and made sure De- ingly unable to recover from that and never it is,” Ciezki said. “Maybe they’re a little Paul never really threatened despite walk- had another threat the rest of the game. "It's a cardinal sin as a base runner," quieter now that we won.” ing four batters. A second win would inevitably be "Their pitcher [Collins] obviously had Lenti said of the mistake by Dodd. "We tougher to come by against Louisville, and our number," Lenti said. "We weren't very watched a lot of film on them and we knew unfortunately for the Blue Demons was disciplined, we had our chances and we that the catcher liked to throw. We just got caught off guard. Shame on Sam and ultimately left out of reach. Lenti did not just couldn't execute." raise his voice over a normal conversationDePaul's all-conference pitcher in shame on us [the coaching staff]." The upcoming NCAA Tournament al tone when speaking to his team after the Verdun (26-13) was solid on the mound as game. He didn't need to. well, but one letdown in the fourth inning will be the Blue Demons softball team’s The looks in the eyes of the Blue led to Louisville getting all the runs they last chance to extend their postseason.
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”CHICAGO SPORTS” Continued from back cover win the NFC North division but got bounced out of the playoffs right before the Super Bowl game by their division rivals, the Green Bay Packers. This encouraged Bears fans to think 2011 would be their year to win the Super Bowl, especially after quarterback Jay Cutler got injured in the NFC championship game versus the Packers. The 2011 season for the Bears started off a little rocky but after 10 games the Bears were 7-3 and riding high on the success of Cutler’s best season statistically as a Bear and the defense was one of the best in the league. During one of Cutler’s best games of the season versus the San Diego Chargers, Cutler broke his thumb on his throwing arm and missed the rest of the season. With six games left in their schedule, fans once confident of their chances to make it to the Super Bowl, let alone even the playoffs, were shot down immediately. There was some hope with backup QB Caleb Hanie to at least bring them three wins to get into playoffs but the Bears went 1-5 for the rest of the season and missed the playoffs. Bear fans were obviously upset and this just led to people moving on to the next sport season, which is basketball. The Chicago Bulls have been in the playoffs since they drafted the hometown hero, Derrick Rose, in 2008. In the first round of the playoffs in Rose’s first two seasons, the Bulls lost both outings. The 2010-2011 season for the Bulls was such a success for the team that they ended up with the number one overall record of 62-20, Derrick Rose went on to become the youngest player in NBA history to win the Most Valuable Player award, and Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau won the Coach of the Year award in just his first year as a head coach, capping off an exciting season for the Bulls and give all fans the hope that they could win a championship that year. The Bulls played the Miami Heat in the conference final series, but the talent of LeBron James and Dwyane Wade was too much for the Bulls and ended their season in five games, moving the Heat into the Finals against the eventual champion Dallas Mavericks. The failure of not getting the Bulls to the Finals put a lot of weight on Rose’s shoulders and he vowed to come back better than ever to lead the Bulls to the championship. With the following NBA season in jeopardy during the offseason because of the lockout, fans were discouraged that they would not be able to get to see the Bulls make a run for the title. Fortunately, the lockout came to an end in December, yielding a shortened season of 66 games and giving all basketball fans a gift on Christmas Day with the start of the 2011-12 NBA season and primetime opening matchups like Bulls versus the Los Angeles Lakers, a game the Bulls would go on to win to start the season
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Joakim Noah looks on from the bench during Game 3 of the Chicago Bulls' first round playoff series against the Philadelphia 76ers after suffering an ankle injury. on a winning note. The curse of the shortened season was that it provided little to no time for rest or practice for the teams to get better. This would come to hit Derrick Rose especially hard because even though the Bulls still became the number one seed in the Eastern Conference, Rose had an injury prone season with several different injuries like turf toe, sprained ankles and back spasms. He missed 27 games but came back to play in time for the first round of the playoffs. The Bulls would play the eight-seed Philadelphia 76ers and in the first game of the series, Rose injured himself jumping in the final minute and twenty seconds of the game, doing what he does all the time. The worst-case scenario was announced to the city of Chicago soon after with Rose suffering a torn ACL that would cause him to miss the rest of the postseason, shattering the Bulls hopes of winning a championship this year. The 76ers went on to defeat them in the first round, only the fifth time in NBA history an 8-seeded team defeated a number one ranked team. Very few believed the Sixers had a chance to beat the Bulls until unfortunate events occurred. “When Derrick Rose was injured I didn’t form an opinion right away. It’s like the blind man with perfect hearing: I think we lost one sense and I figured others would strengthen, that our players would step up,” said Sterling Long, a resident of Chicago and Bulls fan. Staying with teams housed in the United Center, the Blackhawks won the Stanley Cup championship in 2010 and in that following offseason had to dismantle most of the team because of salary cap restrictions. The next season as reigning champs, the Blackhawks appeared to have lost that championship feel and struggled at times during
the season to a point that hockey analysts dubbed it the “Stanley Cup Hangover,” yet on the final day of the regular season negotiated themselves into the playoffs with a sufficient record. They ended up losing in the first round to rival Vancouver Canucks in seven games, putting an end to the defense of their championship. The 201112 Blackhawks had a brighter outlook to the season and were hoping to get back to the Stanley Cup with a few new free-agents signings over the summer. The Hawks drew the Phoenix Coyotes in the first round and would lose the series in six games (4-2) to end a season that could have potentially put the Hawks back as Stanley Cup contenders. DePaul’s senior club hockey player and die-hard Blackhawks fan Danny Pietro gave his take on what the team could fix this offseason to get the Hawks back into title contention. “I think they either need to get a new goalie or [current goalie] Corey Crawford needs to build up confidence,” said Pietro. “I also think they need to become more of a blue collar team that isn’t afraid to hit and block shots.” With the baseball season just a month into the season, Chicago fans have to rely on the Cubs and White Sox to show and prove that they are not as bad as many experts and even their own fans believe they are. The Cubs have a rich tradition that not many teams in the MLB can claim and even with over 100 years of a title drought, Cub fans still believe in their team no matter the case. With a new general manager in Theo Epstein, who ended the 86-year championship “curse” for the Boston Red Sox, Cub fans feel that their own curse of the Billy Goat and infamous scapegoat Steve Bartman can come to an end under Epstein, even though it will take time to fix the team they want to win it
all.
“I believe that the Cubs will not do well this year and for the next few years will be a rebuilding process,” said Bracken Corbin, a senior Cubs fan. “Cubbies will win one for sure in our lifetime and I think within the next 10-15 years we will win one. In Theo we trust.” The White Sox were letdown last year after their preseason promotion of “All In,” sparked by their acquisitions of slugger Adam Dunn and the return of the injury-prone ace pitcher Jake Peavy. The Sox failed to live up to expectations with career lows in batting from Dunn and outfielder Alex Rios. They were projected to win the central division of the America League conference, yet finished in third, 16 games behind division champs Detroit Tigers. This year the Sox were projected to lose 95 games, which clearly upset the White Sox ball club. They got rid of manager Ozzie Guillen, known for his frequent outbursts and foul-mouthed interviews, and replaced him with former White Sox player Robin Ventura, who never held a managerial job in his life. So the questioning of what the Sox will do this season is understandable with a new manager with no managing experience, but the same players are on the team from last year that was expected to win the division and can very well surprise people in the end of the season. This past year has been disappointing for the city of Chicago as far as its professional sports teams building up high expectations and then not being able to make playoffs or make deep runs into the postseason. Chicagoans just have to wait another year for their Chicago teams to hopefully reign supreme again.
DEP: You’re considered on the most prominent athletic directors in college sports. You’ve made a difference in DePaul’s athletic program as well as in the community. What has the journey been like? Ponsetto: The journey has been really exciting. It’s been filled with a lot of positive results. I was happy to be at a place like DePaul that values diversity and inclusiveness. My time from when I was a student athlete to the time I became Athletic Director was filled with very gratifying experiences. I’ve been able to watch the growth and development of not only DePaul’s women’s program, but of DePaul’s men’s program. I’ve been here for a lot of the high points of our athletic history over the last 30 plus years. It’s been a great journey, one that I’m very appreciative of. DEP: What impact has Title IX had to sports today? Ponsetto: I’m really appreciative of the fact that one of the unintended consequences of Title IX is that is has helped improve the quality of experience of men’s student athletes. Prior to 1972, most people would have expected college basketball and college football for men to be treated well in the university environment. And other men’s sports that were not revenue producing like golf and tennis had their lives turned upside down for the better when Title IX passed. When athletic directors recognized they were going to make the new commitment to women’s sports by providing scholarships, equipment and facilities, many felt they couldn’t elevate the women’s program without doing the same for many of the other men’s sports. A great benefit was not only had by the women’s student athletes during those early years and all the way up until today, but certainly by a lot of men’s programs as well. So I think Title IX has benefited a good portion of the intercollegiate athletic culture. DEP: How do you see the future of women in sports? Ponsetto: I would certainly like for women to have numerous opportunities at the elementary school and high school level as well as in recreation programs and in intercollegiate athletics. I would also like to see more women in managerial positions at the professional level.
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Softball leaves Big East Tourney 1-1
By DAVID BERRY Staff Writer
Facing a steep test in regular season title winners Louisville at the Big East Tournament May 11, the DePaul softball team still had a good chance to bounce the favorites, having handed the Cardinals their only two losses of the season earlier this year. It wasn’t meant to be, however, as the Blue Demons fell to the tournament's top seed 2-0 on Friday afternoon in the conference semifinals at Melissa Cook Stadium on the campus of the University of Notre Dame. The Blue Demons were at least able to leave the tournament with a win after putting forth a convincing outing the day before, defeating the South Florida Bulls 6-0 in the quarterfinal round. There is one thing that Eugene Lenti has consistently preached all season, which stuck for his players against the Bulls. “Hitting is contagious.” Whether good or bad hitting, the DePaul head softball coach sticks to those three words. He saw what the good contagious hitting can lead to as his fifth-seed team the fourth-seed in what only counts as
Bulls players and coaches walked off the field under protest and forfeited the game. Though Lenti said that everything was fine now and he and USF coach Ken Eriksen exchanged pleasantries before the game, the team remembered. “We were fired up coming into it because we haven’t played them in a while,” senior second baseman Lynsey Ciezki said. “USF is always a good game.” Ciezki started the scoring for DePaul in the fifth inning with a single, driving in Paige Peterson, who doubled to right field. But that was only the beginning of a sixrun inning that put the game out of reach. Ciezki finished 1-for-2 with a run scored and an RBI. “Anytime you can get us started the way Paige got us started, that’s a big thing,” Lenti said about Peterson’s double to lead off the fifth inning. “We just kind of went off of her momentum.” The pitching matchup of Kirsten Verdun against USF’s Sara Nevins proved to be the pitchers’ duel that was expected through the first four innings, with neither GRANT MYATT | The DePaulia pitcher allowing a hit until DePaul’s KateMary Connolly hit 1-7 with 2 RBIs in the Big East Tournament. lyn Braget singled to right field in the top an upset because of the seeding. because of the last time these two teams of the fourth. Nevins, despite not allowing a hit earThis game was highly anticipated met. On DePaul’s senior day in 2011, the
Heartbreakers
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Leading by example
Ponsetto is a leader at DePaul, female sports community
By DUSTIN RUTTENBERG Staff Writer
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Chicago Bulls' Taj Gibson (22) reacts after Philadelphia 76ers' Andre Iguodala was fouled in the final seconds of Game 6 in an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Thursday, May 10, 2012, in Philadelphia. Philadelphia won 79-78 and won the series 4-2. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
All Chicago sports give us is the adage 'there's always next year' By KEITH SIMPSON Contributing Writer Over the past few years, most of Chicago sports teams have had pretty successful seasons after years of disappointment and letdowns in the early
2000s. The early 2000s was difficult for fans of any Chicago professional team: the Bears struggled essentially every year until they went to the Super Bowl in 2006; Cubs and White Sox fans dreaded long summers of baseball until the 2005
season when the White Sox won the World Series; the Bulls were one of the worst teams for consecutive years after the departure of Michael Jordan and company; and the Blackhawks were arguably just as bad as the Bulls. Yet after the White
Sox brought home the World Series trophy in 2005, slowly but surely some winning spirit was brought back to Chicago sports teams that desperately needed it. The Bears lost in the Super Bowl in 2006 to the Indianapolis Colts, then in 2010 went on to
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DePaul Athletics Director Jean Lenti-Ponsetto has played a large role in the university’s intercollegiate athletic department, dating back to her years of success as a student athlete more than 30 years ago. Since then, Ponsetto has changed the school’s athletic dynamic, creating more opportunities for students to compete at the varsity level. Last week, Ponsetto won the National Association of Collegiate Women Athletics Administrators (NACWAA) Title IX Trailblazer Tribute contest and a $9,000 gift. The NACWAA recognizes women collegiate administrators who have been vital to their respective institutions, inviting athletics departments, conference offices and organizations across the nation to nominate and celebrate individuals who have made significant contributions in the area of gender equity. Of the twenty-five videos submitted to the NACWAA YouTube channel, the video paying tribute to Ponsetto garnered the most views.
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Jean Lenti-Ponsetto
Ponsetto sat down with the DePaulia recently to discuss her journey as an athletics director and an influential individual in college sports. The DePaulia: What does Title IX mean to you? Ponsetto: I am very grateful [for it]. I have a tremendous amount of gratitude for the foresight that the lawmakers had in 1972. They put this law in the Civil Rights Act and it forever changed the culture of women’s sports, and for that I’m really grateful. It allowed me to have an opportunity to receive a scholarship to help fund my education at a fabulous institution. I was certainly given lots of guidance and support from faculty and was able to develop my leadership skills.
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