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Making a difference: Vincentian Service Day By Megan Deppen Staff Writer
The lobby was quiet compared to the activity room, where gleeful calls of “bingo” had mingled with a mixtape of ‘40s jazz balads. Now, clumped together beneath the stained glass windows, the 12 volunteers one by one shared the heartwarming details of the afternoon spent at St. Paul’s House Lutheran Life Community. “All we did was play bingo,” DePaul sophomore Jessica Ramser said. “It was so easy. But for the seniors, it was so powerful.” Ramser was one of 1,200 DePaul students, faculty and staff who together volunteered with 70 organizations last Saturday for DePaul’s 14th Annual Vincentian Service Day. “It means a lot to these people
for us to visit. Even if it’s for a short time, they still appreciate it,” Ramser said. Hours earlier, Ramser had said relating to the seniors would be a challenge. Though she had encountered poverty and injustice across the country on service immersion trips, she said serving at the elderly home would push her out of her comfort zone. “Vincentian Service Day is just one day of service that brings people from the entire spectrum of the student body together,” Ramser said. “It can inspire you to take [service] a step further, maybe [volunteer] weekly.” So far this year, students have put in more than 500,000 hours of service, DePaul President Fr. Dennis H. Holtschneider, C.M. said in the crowded Sullivan Athletic Center that morning.
“I am so proud of you I can’t stand it,” Holtschneider said. “Thank you for being DePaul.” Vincentian Service Day is put on by University Ministry, and sophomore Christina Teach, head site coordinator for the event, said she has been planning since December. “Service is so essential,” Teach said. “Doing something with the community is so much greater than yourself.” Sophomore Anne Baldwin said she volunteers often at community gardens and food pantries, but Vincentian Service Day is different. “The values (of Vincentian Service Day) are powerful,” Baldwin said. “They make service holistic, and I admire them. I try
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Volunteers sit by service group in the Sullivan Athletic Center last Saturday morning at DePaul’s 14th Annual Vincentian Service Day.
Graduation speakers announced By Courtney Jacquin Managing Editor
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Bill, The Pony performs at DAB’s Battle of the Bands Thursday May 1. As the winners, the band will perform at FEST Friday May 23.
Student bands battle for spot in FEST By Kirsten Onsgard Contributing Writer
An event with an ominous title like Battle evokes images of gladiatorial face-offs, grand coliseums, and chiseled warriors— certainly not cutesy love songs or wobbling beats. But DePaul Activities Board placed musical contenders head-to-head in the arena at Lincoln Hall last weekend to vie for a spot at opening this year’s FEST and After Hours. Battle featured short performances by three DePaul DJs and four bands. In addition to a slot at FEST, winners also received four hours of rehearsal time at Music Garage Chicago.
DAB Music Coordinator Haley Benson said she and her team received a number of applicants to compete in Battle, which were narrowed down based upon genre and musical expertise. The contenders faced the difficult challenge of convincing a wandering and unfamiliar audience of their merit. Winners of both the DJ and band competition were determined by audience vote. The irony of pitting art against art was not lost on everyone. “This is our first ‘battle of the bands’ because normally we are very peaceful,” David Curtin of the experimental band Lamp said before driving into their first synth-infused jam.
Abe Vucekovich, Curtin’s bandmate, said that their approach to the competition and dealing with the limited set time was to stick with some of their more accessible tracks. Lamp is currently signed to local micro-label Aerial Ballet records and are in the midst of working on a follow up to a selftitled EP they released last year. Benson said she and DAB’s music committee sought out a variety of groups to perform. The band competition opened with Rafiki, a playful hip-hop trio who strutted across the stage while rambling rhymes about burritos and queso. They were followed by Pharaon, a mild and palatable
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DePaul released the names of its graduation speakers Friday with actor Jon Favreau leading the pack as the College of Communication and College of Computing and Digital Media (CDM) speaker. Favreau, who got his start in acting in Chicago’s improv scene, went on to act in and direct films such as “Elf,” “Iron Man” and many more. César Pelli of the Pelli Clark Pelli architecture firm, designers of the new theatre school building and the upcoming DePaul Arena, will be speaking at the School of Music and The Theatre School’s ceremony. Other speakers include Robert Mariano, CEO of Roundy’s Inc. for the Dreihaus College of Business, Rev. Larry Snyder of Catholic Charities USA for the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences and the College of Science and Health, civil rights activist Robert P. Moses for the College of Education and novelist Sandra Cisneros for the School of New Learning. Judge Thomas M. Durkin, a district judge for Illinois’ Northern District will be the speaker for the College of Law’s ceremony May 18 at the Rosemont Theater. The College of Education, School of Music and The Theatre School and School for New Learning ceremonies take place June 14 at the Rosemont Theatre. LA&SS and College of Science and Health, College of Communication and CDM, and Dreihaus College of Business ceremonies will take place June 15 at Allstate Arena.
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First Look INSIDE THIS ISSUE Arts & Life
Nation & World
Sports
Students in OneDePaul plan to run for SGA
Spotify: great for listeners, bad for artists?
Federal task force to fight sexual assault on campuses
Siblings take 'teammate' to a whole new level
A group of students, OneDePaul, aim to change SGA culture by having students run in upcoming election, see page 4.
The conveinent music streaming service isn't the most profitable for artists, see page 20.
The government releases list of universities criticized for their handling of sexual assault cases, see page 10.
Sibling athletes at DePaul are together both on and off the field, see back page.
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SGA takes MAP to Springfield By Nathan Weisman Asst. News Editor
Students from DePaul joined students from universities around the state in Springfield last week to lobby state representatives to support Gov. Pat Quinn's initiative to increase MAP funding by $50 million for the 2014-2015 school year and to double its funding over the next five years. In their effort to persuade state legislators, DePaul students delivered 2,100 postcards to 96 representatives and 40 senators. The postcards were signed by students and faculty encouraging their representatives to support increasing MAP's funding. In addition to delivering the postcards, students participated in the MAP Matters Day rally where Quinn spoke about the importance of the grant. “(MAP) is one of the very best investments government can make,” Quinn said at the rally. “We are investing in the next generation in Illinois when we invest in our scholarship program … We have to have a learning society in Illinois.” The MAP Grant is given to Illinois residents who need financial assistance in order to pay for higher education. However, the current funding for the grant is not sufficient to provide assistance to every student who is eligible. Over 25,000 students at DePaul applied to receive the grant this year, but only about 5,000 actually received it. Because funding for MAP is limited, it is distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. “Currently, more than 100,000 MAP eligible students are not receiving the funding they need to pursue a college degree,” Sarah Rens, vice president of DePaul's Student Government Association and the Chair of the Board of Higher Education's Student Advisory Committee,
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Matthew von Nida, a DePaul junior and SGA's Executive Vice President of Operations, sits down with Rep. Dwight Kay (R., Glen Carbon) to encourage him to support increasing the funding for MAP on their trip to Springfield, Ill. last week. said at the MAP Matters Day rally. “With an increase in MAP funding, the additional students receiving assistance would no longer require as much financial aid from their colleges, which, in turn, would allow colleges to moderate tuition for other students.” “I personally had the chance to speak with Rep. Christian Mitchell, along with Sarah Rens and Matthew von Nida,” SGA President Casey Clemmons said. “We were glad to hear that he supports Gov. Quinn’s call to increase MAP funding by $50 million.” Not every representative was supportive of Quinn’s initiative. Illinois Rep. Dwight Kay (R.,
Glen Carbon), while supportive of the MAP Grant, was concerned about how the state would be able to afford to increase its funding. Kay was also worried about how to keep Illinois graduates in the state, saying that there was data showing that Illinois graduates were leaving the state to find work elsewhere after completing their education. The increase in funding would provide assistance to at least an additional 15,000-20,000 students, according to the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC), which distributes the MAP Grant. However if Quinn’s budget is not approved, the program is at risk of losing $50 million in funding, which would
lead to the same number of students losing the aid that MAP provides. In particular, the MAP Grant helps low-income and firstgeneration college students who may be unable to continue their education without the grant. According to the ISAC, 58 percent of MAP recipients are so low income that federal government considers them unable to contribute any resources to pay for higher education. DePaul students travel to Springfield annually to lobby for MAP Grants; however, in the past the focus was on protecting the programs from cuts rather than fighting to increase the funding.
Celebrating Whedon By Michael Corio Editor-in-Chief
A day to celebrate the work of wellknown cinematographer Joss Whedon kicked off last Saturday, bringing together a variety of speakers and fans of television’s “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” “Firefly” and “Marvel’s Avengers.” Taking place in The Daley Building, the exposition featured live screenings of his work, sing-a-long episodes of his TV shows, tips and tricks of writing a screenplay and a props workshop as well as several roundtable discussions on many aspects of Whedon’s work. Amber Davisson, a lecturer at the College of Communication, said her favorite Whedon works are “Buffy the
Vampire Slayer” and “Dollhouse”. “I enjoy both of (the works) for having a really complex set of characters with a nice dynamic that allows us to get to know all of the characters over time,” Davisson said. Activities included a special writer’s workshop with Cheryl Cain, the production assistant who worked on “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and co-wrote the Firefly episode “War Stories.” Other guest speakers included Matt Irvine, a visual special effects designer for popular BBC shows like “Doctor Who” and “Robot Wars”. “I really liked the panel on fandom — I think that was the most packed event I’ve gone to,” Krista Silva, a junior at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma,
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Joss Whedon visited DePaul last week. Washington, said. “I started watching 'Buffy' in the ‘90s, and I come from the South, from a family that’s very much like ‘girls can’t do certain
“Each year, the experience is a little bit different,” Clemmons said. “Three years ago, we mainly pulled representatives and senators off the floor during session to speak with them about MAP. Last year, we mainly spoke with representatives and senators in their offices and were graciously recognized by Rep. Ann Williams while she was still on the floor. This year, we had the opportunity to talk to legislators, deliver thousands of postcards and also be a part of Quinn’s #MAPMatters rally. While each year is a little different, our ability to send a powerful message about MAP always becomes stronger.”
things’ and then Buffy came along,” Silva said. “I was like, ‘wow, this is a woman who is doing stuff, I can do stuff. I think (Whedon’s) work empowers people, creates these really amazing worlds that just speak to people.” New media studies professor Paul Booth, who organized the second-annual pop culture colloquium event, places an emphasis on making it both fun and educational. “My original idea was to meld the fan world with the scholar world — fans and scholars do so many of the same things (watch intensely, write, create) that I wanted to create a space where they could learn from each other in a fun environment," Booth said. "Last year we did 'Doctor Who' and this year we did Joss Whedon - I wanted to pick someone this year that was famous and prolific but also had a big following."
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Creating OneDePaul Student group plans candidates for upcoming SGA elections By Dylan Fahoome Contributing Writer
When Cameron Erickson arrived at DePaul in the fall of his freshman year, he started printing posters and collecting petition signatures to run for Student Government Association. He was elected the senator for first year students his freshman year, the senator for sustainability his sophomore year — then he resigned to focus on schoolwork and other activities. So what happened during his sophomore term? “The senators were certainly given leeway for their little pet projects that they were involved in with their schools, like meeting with the dean for example of their college — but when it came to being a part of broader discussions like cabinet meetings, those senators’ voices were definitely squandered and marginalized,” Erickson, now a junior, said. A year later, Erickson has decided to run again, but this time with a campaign called OneDePaul. The group of students, OneDePaul, announced that it will have candidates run for offices in the SGA in order reform to some of the associations practices. The organization hopes that its candidates can make SGA a more democratic and representative body. Described on their official Facebook page as “a coalition dedicated to seeking unity in the DePaul community through action, transparency, and advancement,” Erickson hopes it will bring in a diverse array of student voices that don’t currently have a place in SGA. So far, OneDePaul has announced three candidates in the running for upcoming SGA elections. “Right now we represent a diverse coalition of student groups we’re working with: the college Democrats, the college Republicans, the Young Americans for Freedom, and a slew of other organizations,” Erickson said. Erickson, was spurred to run for the office again because he felt that the student body was not being listened to by SGA. “SGA needs to stop just saying that they’re listening, and needs to show the students that they’re getting out front,” Erickson said. “Frankly, for the last four years, internally, we don't feel SGA has
been doing that.” “There is a difference between having your voice heard and getting what you want,” SGA President Casey Clemmons said. “SGA’s responsibility is to ensure that student voices are heard. We should not be held accountable for when alternative decisions are made after we have ensured that the these voices were heard by the decision makers.” Among the other reforms Erickson and OneDePaul would like to is SGA to be more aggressive in pursuing green initiatives on campus. “We’d like to see student government not just say they support sustainability initiatives and greening our campus, but actually put their money where their mouth is,” Erickson said. SGA Executive VP for Operations Matthew von Nida however asserts that SGA has been active in helping make DePaul a greener campus. “We’ve installed different facilities that offset energy usage, we’ve installed more things like composting, and recycling has increased, waste has reduced, and we’ve had more bike racks,” von Nida said, citing recent accomplishments of SGA, including a direct call and response example from earlier this year when SGA heard the concerns of students on social media back in January. Von Nida has also announced his candidacy for SGA President. “I think this OneDePaul group is a minimal group that’s focusing on partisan political topics that are not the topics of SGA,” said von Nida. “SGA is not a partisan body — we’re not focusing on Democrat or Republican political concepts: we’re looking at student concerns. I don’t know if that’s their mission — to bring that to SGA, to make it a political body — but that’s not what (SGA) is.” SGA elections in the past have been known to be uncompetitive often offering students only one choice for their vote. “I think students are kind of fed up and tired of there just being one candidate at the top of the ticket every single year,” Erickson said. “There was never a challenger to that kind of insider choice … and we’re just really here saying that the students deserve a choice in the matter of who to elect.” According to SGA Vice President
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SGA election posters hang throughout campus and voting takes place May 19-23. Sarah Rens, while the final number of candidates will not be known till the application deadline on May 13, there has been an unprecedented amount of interest in the election. “I could not recommend running more highly,” Rens said. “SGA has the responsibility of representing 25,000 students and that requires a diversity of
voices that can only be found when students from all different backgrounds and with a great deal of interests run for office.” Student will be able to meet candidates for SGA on May 14 before voting begins May 19. Nathan Weisman contributed to this story.
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Communication dean search process wraps up By Jasmine Armand Staff Writer
After flying candidates in from Michigan, Oklahoma, and Boston for final meetings with faculty, staff and students, the College of Communication wrapped up its search for a new dean this week. Jaclyn Taylor, the College of Communication’s founding dean, left in March 2013 to become the ¬provost and vice president of academic affairs at The College of New Jersey after working at DePaul for 30 years, sparking a national search. One dean, one student, one staff member and four faculty members made up the search committee which poured over applications and narrowed the candidates down to 12 people, met 11 for airport interviews and selected four to visit the campus for final interviews. Though students don’t interact with a dean on a daily basis, every member of the college is directly influenced by the dean’s daily decisions which include creating new programs, internships, hiring professors, and determining availability of classes. With interim dean JeanClaude Bruno Teboul in the running for the permanent position, the committee has been cautious to give him equal
consideration. “We’re working really hard to treat all four candidates the same,” said faculty and committee member Teresa Mastin. “It’s hard because that history is already there. Any political election, the incumbent is always the favorite. We’re working hard to not make it familiar in any way. If everyone else gets an opening statement, he gets an opening statement.” Judi Pellegrino, a senior PRAD major, accepted the nomination to the search committee for an in-depth understanding of her college and the hiring process. “It was a lot of fun,” Pellegrino said of the experience. “If I had to sum it up, I would say it was very insightful. I was surrounded by academics and people who were at the top of the College of Communication as well as people who were smart enough to apply for the dean’s position. It was a little overwhelming to be in a room with so many smart people but at the same time, I was trying to absorb as much as possible.” Pellegrino was the sole representation of the college’s student population; however, at events designated for students to interact directly with the candidates, no students came. “I think if more students knew, more students would
have shown up,” Pellegrino said. “DePaul is great because students want to be involved. I think it would have been appreciated by students if they had known.” According to Mastin, in a search for a new dean, the committee had to look at higher education across the country and then DePaul as a College of Communication to determine how to best prepare students to succeed in the dynamic field of communication. The new dean must have a command of both the academic and business aspects of higher education. The final four all have a doctorate degree, extensive backgrounds in academia, research and business and seek to fully understand the College of Communication’s culture and practices before making any changes. Many are drawn to DePaul’s mission to service while others are enthusiastic to work with the college’s prime placement in the city of Chicago. Each has the vision to enhance DePaul but in their own manner. Salma Ghanem is the dean of the College of Communication and Fine Arts at Central Michigan. She plans to build stronger relationships with DePaul’s other colleges and enhance graduate program. With her ability to see a large vision and maneuver the nuances, Ghanem is prepared to elevate
the college with the insight of those around her. “I’ve been known to be fair and to facilitate things so that faculty and students get to do what they do best,” Ghanem said. “I see myself very much as a facilitator and a relationship builder with a passion for communication.” Thomas Nakayama is a professor of communication studies at Northeastern University in Boston and co-author of the text book “Intercultural Communication in Contexts.” He was a Fullbright Scholar plans to use his experience in academia to help leverage existing DePaul programs while creating new ones. He believes the college’s placement in Chicago lends itself to profound strategic opportunities. “I’m convinced that the College of Communication can become a significant part of the foundation of DePaul,” Nakayama said. “That’s where the interest is. Communication is able to respond to what’s going on in the real world in ways that are not so tethered in history.” Derina Holtzhausen is the director of the School of Media and Strategic Communication at Oklahoma State University. Holtzhausen plans to cultivate relationships with students and alumni to enhance the DePaul
experience and is confident that her experience in the private sector and academia with her understanding of communication will allow her to guide the college through its dynamic landscape. “I have a lot of experience being a leader, being about change and change is what it’s all about now in our discipline,” Holtzhausen said. Teboul’s 22 year career at DePaul includes being interim dean of the College of Communication. He plans to build new programs to facilitate “a vibrant intellectual community.” Teboul, whose endeavors include the 290 workshops and reviewing proposals for study abroad to Shanghai, China and MadridBarcelona, wants to engage alumni in order to maintain DePaul affinity and create further opportunities like the new Dean’s Advisory Council Endowed Scholarship. These are all aspects of his one goal. “I want to position this college into the premiere institution in the country in the next three to five years and put us out there as the place to go for communication education,” Teboul said. Candidates’ names will be sent to Fr. Dennis Holtschneider and interim provost Patricia O’Donoghue for the final decision.
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SERVICE continued from front page to use them everyday.” At Vincentian Service Day last year, Baldwin said she was happy knowing she had done something good, and believes that everyday should be like that. “[Vincentian Service Day] is about hearing others and listening,” Baldwin said. “People need to be heard. We need to make everyone feel that they matter.” Baldwin said it was important to be authentic and honest at service events. “When you’re honest, that’s what makes the most difference,” Baldwin said. “Being honest is when everyone is truly equal, not saying ‘we’re here to help you.’” Dora, the activity aid at St. Paul’s House, said the seniors love having visits from students. “[The residents] can get lonely,” Dora said. Though it varies by resident, Dora said, not all of them have guests very often. Freshman Kathryn Naranjo, who
volunteers with seniors at the Little Sisters of the Poor, said “Some [elderly] don’t have family, so it’d be good to visit them. It makes them happy to talk with people. It’s important to be there for them.” Back at St. Paul’s House, the volunteers were engaged in the seniors’ stories of times past. While some were quiet, most residents chattered and joked, gesturing to the volunteers on either side of their wheelchairs. One resident, with attentive ears all around her, animatedly told the story of when she first learned to drive an automobile. After bingo, the volunteers wheeled the residents to lunch, but made stops to their rooms to see their collections of bingo prizes and personal mementos stacked on shelves and windowsills. Some volunteers were reluctant to leave. “Thank you so much for spending your entire Saturday with us,” a resident repeated throughout the afternoon. “Thank you so much for coming.”
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ABOVE: At the send-off for Vincentian Service Day, Fr. Holtschneider said DePaul students have contributed more than 500 hours of service this year. TOP LEFT: First year graduate student, Molly Rentscher, writes her reflection after volunteering at St. Paul's House for DePaul's Vincentian Service Day.
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Provost search to begin this fall Following strong recommendations from DePaul faculty, the search for a new provost will begin in the 2014-15 academic year, President Fr. Dennis H. Holtschneider, C.M. announced last week. “The advice was clear in its consensus that we should conduct the search in the 2014-2015 academic year, and I am comfortable with that approach,” he said in an email. “One main concern has been that a prolonged period with an interim provost would not be consistent with trying to bring some semblance of stability and consistency to DePaul, especially given the changes in leadership we have seen recently and also because of the uncertainties in DePaul’s financial situation,” Faculty Council spokesperson Bamshad Mobasher said. At Faculty Council’s April meeting, the group collectively supported a search this fall. Holtschneider said he would contact
syndrome, which caused some 800 deaths globally in 2003. The MERS virus has been found in camels, but officials don't know how it is spreading to humans. It can spread from person to person, but officials believe that happens only after close contact. Not all those exposed to the virus become ill. Federal and state health officials on Friday released only limited information about the U.S. case: On April 24, the man flew from Riyadh — Saudi Arabia's capital and largest city — to the United States, with a stop in London. He landed in Chicago and took a bus to nearby Indiana. He didn't become sick until Sunday, the CDC said. He went to the emergency room at Community Hospital in Munster the next day with a fever, cough and shortness of breath. He was admitted and tested for the MERS virus because he had traveled from the Middle East. The hospital said he was in good condition. As a precaution, the hospital said it would monitor the man's family and health care workers who treated him for any signs of infection. The CDC has issued no warnings about travel to countries involved in the outbreak. However, anyone who develops fever, cough or shortness of breath within two weeks of traveling in or near the Arabian Peninsula should see their doctor and mention their travel history.
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MERS virus in the U.S. Health officials on Friday confirmed the first case of an American infected with a mysterious virus that has sickened hundreds in the Middle East. The man fell ill after flying to the U.S. late last week from Saudi Arabia where he was a health care worker. He is hospitalized in good condition in northwest Indiana with Middle East respiratory syndrome, or MERS, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Indiana health officials, who are investigating the case. Officials didn't provide details about the American's job in Saudi Arabia or whether he treated MERS patients. Overall, at least 400 people have had the respiratory illness, and more than 100 people have died. All had ties to the Middle East region or to people who traveled there. Experts said it was just a matter of time before MERS showed up in the U.S., as it has in Europe and Asia. "Given the interconnectedness of our world, there's no such thing as 'it stays over there and it can't come here,'" said Dr. W. Ian Lipkin, a Columbia University MERS expert. MERS belongs to the coronavirus family that includes the common cold and SARS, or severe acute respiratory
Faculty Council, Staff council and SGA with a request for recommendations for representatives to serve on the provost search committee.
Revised faculty handbook approved After a two and a half year process, the revised DePaul Faculty Handbook was approved and will go into effect July 1. Completed by the Faculty Handbook Revision Task Force, the changes include “greater transparency and much improved clarity to outdated and sometimes unhelpful handbook,” DePaul President Fr. Dennis H. Holtschneider, C.M. said. Among the changes were substantive policy changes to chapter five: appeals and grievances as well as updated policies and procedures to better align with national practice, Holtschneider said. Faculty Council spokesperson Bamshad Mobasher said “it’s been a long and grueling process. The revised version represents true work of compromise, but I think overall will be a great improvement to the current handbook in a number of ways.”
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FROM THE BIG SCREEN CDM hosts writers for their Visiting Artist Series By Jose Figueroa Contributing Writer
Writers from “Parks and Recreation,” “How I Met Your Mother,” “Catch Me If You Can,” “The L Word,” and more spoke at an entertainment writers’ conference in the CDM Theater Saturday. As a part of their Visiting Artists Series, the School of Cinema and Interactive Media (CIM), the panelists spoke to a full-to-capacity auditorium with some audience members in an overflow room where the event was streamed. Each panel had a topic specifically catered for aspiring screenwriters in various stages of their careers ranging from undergrads, graduate students, and adults who were already in the business. The opening panel began at noon with the comical duo Pete Goldfinger and Josh Stolberg who co-wrote horror films “Piranha 3D” and “Sorority Row.” Chris Parrish also joined the panel and has writing credits for shows including “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” “The King of Queens,” and Disney Channel’s “American Dragon: Jake Long.” This panel’s topic was “Franchises, Genre Writing and Writing Partners.” The three writers emphasized the strategy of taking a familiar genre and “making a twist on the familiar” to keep an audience invested. “I came to hear from creative minds in the industry and I love to see alumni who have moved on to do important projects,” Winny Lucas, a DePaul College of Computing and Digital Media professor, said. The two other panelists were Sara Diya Rastogi, a story editor at Ridley Scott’s film studio Scott Free, and Lenny Beckerman, a manager and producer of 15 years.
When the question of what films students should focus on and what is considered “produceable,” Rastogi and Beckerman expressed varied sentiments. Beckerman defined produceable as films that have “male leads and have comedy or action that can appeal to an international audience.” Rastogi instead emphasized the significance of having “individuality and a unique voice to the work” in order to stand out as produceable. The next panel was the most lively JOSE FIGUEROA | THE DEPAULIA one of the day with SNL, Second City, and Sesame Street alum Michael McCarthy From let to right: Matt Irvine, Jeff Nathanson and Steve Conrad speak on a panel. moderating a panel with Guineverre Turner and Theresa Mulligan titled “Multiple Hats: a writer was convincing her staff to find a Hollywood Blockbuster” with the founder Writers who produce, direct, act and more.” blue dolphin shaped sex toy. Mulligan and and director of the cinema program Mulligan, a good friend of McCarthy McCarthy both quipped about central Ohio Matt Irvine moderating. Accomplished through their years as performers and being the lowest location of intelligence for screenwriters Jeff Nathanson and Steve writers at Second City together, has writing jokes to land according to various writing Conrad closed the event discussing their and producing credits for “How I Met Your rooms they’ve sat in. McCarthy, an Ohio creative process when writing grander scale Mother,” “Whitney,” and “South Park.” native, recalled even returning home and films. Nathanson’s 19 year writing history “I came to this event last year as a having family members call jokes they had include credits for “Catch Me If You Can,” prospective student and I was really seen on SNL dumb. “Rush Hour 2,” “The Terminal” and many excited to see Theresa and Guineverre on The next panel did not match the energy more. His ideal working environment is a the program for this year,” Celia Vlundo, produced from the previous panel despite a coffee shop with no Wi-Fi. DePaul graduate student, said. vital topic, “Breaking In: Landing That First Conrad’s credits include “Wrestling Turner broke into the business with Writing Job” and experienced panelists. Ernest Hemingway,” “The Pursuit of a film in which she starred and co-wrote DePaul alumni David Dastmalchian, Happiness,” “The Weather Man,” and most called “Go Fish,” a Grand Jury Prize whose film “Animals” won the Special Jury recently “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.” nominee at the 1994 Sundance Film Prize for Courage in Storytelling at the Contrary to Nathanson, Conrad said he Festival. She then became a writer and SXSW Film Festival in Texas, was a part of does not like working in coffee shops character on the groundbreaking cable the panel and he explained the process of because he “can’t write with people behind show “The L Word,” co-adapted the cult how that film was produced. him.” classic “American Psycho” with Mary Aisha Muharrar discussed her journey After the event finished, House Manger Harron and again on their biopic “The from having a book published in high Supervisor Gina Konstas was pleased with Notorious Bettie Page.” school to becoming a writer for “Parks and the outcome. The three panelist had the room Recreation.” Severiano Canales went from “I love working on these events,” the laughing the whole hour with quick a mechanical engineering degree at MIT to communication an public relations student one-liners, hilarious anecdotes and an recently joining the regular writing staff for said. “I not only gain work experience for honest view into a writers room. Turner the fourth season of “Scandal.” my major, but I also get to listen and learn mentioned one of her proudest moments as The last panel was “Writing the from great speakers.”
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The Chicago Loop Alliance transformed several Loop alleys into pop-up urban experiences Thursday, May 1 featuring interactive art and music.
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Speaking out against sexual assault Government brings transparency to sexual violence on college campuses By Haley BeMiller Nation & World Editor
The U.S. Department of Education last week released a list of universities under investigation for instances of sexual assault, bringing a new sense of transparency to an often silent issue. The list, published by the department’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR), lists 55 universities with open cases based on their handling of sexual assault complaints. The investigations are categorized as potential violations of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which “prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in all education programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance,” according to the press release. Two Illinois schools — University of Chicago and Knox College — made the list, as well as notable universities like Harvard, Princeton and the University of Michigan. The UChicago case began when a sexual assault victim filed a Title IX complaint in April 2013, according to the Chicago Tribune. The student was reportedly forced into a mediation session with the accused assailant, and the incident was treated as a dispute instead of sexual violence. According to a statement released by UChicago, OCR in January requested additional information about the case. The office asked to review records, interview staff and meet with students to discuss their experiences with university policy. “Building on a history of productive collaboration with the OCR, the University has made every effort to comply with the spirit and letter of this inquiry, and will incorporate any OCR findings into its ongoing efforts to provide for the best possible campus climate,” the university said. “The University is committed to ensuring that its educational programs and work environment are free from unlawful discrimination under Title IX.” When the UChicago and other cases conclude, OCR will disclose upon request if it has entered into resolution agreement with the university or if there wasn’t enough evidence of a Title IX violation to pursue the case further. Meanwhile, the White House released a statement detailing a series of initiatives to help combat sexual assault on college campuses. The administration will, among other things, provide universities with a toolkit to conduct campus climate surveys and offer specialized training for campus officials. The White House also launched a website Tuesday — NotAlone.gov — that publicizes Title IX resolution agreements, Clery Act reports and other enforcement data. As of Sunday, the only data listed in Illinois was Northern Illinois University’s 2005 Clery Act. Kathleen Arnold, a political science professor at DePaul, applauded the government’s initiatives. She said they’re especially noteworthy because they follow a “general silence” on these issues by the Bush administration. “It’s just great that the administration’s taking action on this,” she said. Going forward, Arnold maintained that society needs to discuss what constitutes as assault and develop an understanding of what force really means. But most importantly, she believes the legal
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Vice President Joe Biden hugs Madeleine Smith after he spoke about the release of the First Report of the White House Task Force to Protect Students from Sexual Assault. Earlier Smith had recounted her story of being raped while a student at Harvard University in Boston. system could use some improvements. The initiatives are significant, she said, but the law needs to change in order for the politics to be effective. “The legal mechanisms for prosecuting this sort of stuff are pretty bad,” she said. To illustrate her point, Arnold cited a case at Virginia Tech that made its way to the Supreme Court in 2000. In United States v. Morrison, the court ruled against a provision of the Violence Against Women Act that allowed victims to pursue cases at the federal level. This means incidents of sexual violence can now be handled only by state governments. “People don’t realize how imbalanced a lot of the law is,” Arnold said. Universities provide another layer of complexity to this issue. Arnold believes they are at the front line of the sexual assault debate, and when the front line is broken, she said, the rest of the process is susceptible to imperfections. Plus, not all universities are public institutions, which means not all of them are bound by the same regulations. Arnold believes Virginia Tech — a private institution — shouldn’t have used the legal system to take advantage of its situation. “Even if they weren’t bound by state law, they should be better than the state law,” she said. However, the issue of sexual assault on college campuses is becoming more prominent — and not just among government officials. UltraViolet, a national organization devoted to women’s rights, has started a petition asking the Princeton Review to include school rankings based on campus sexual assault. “Stories about colleges mishandling rape cases have become commonplace in the press, and rape on campus has become a national crisis,” the organization said on its website. “Here's a simple truth: Students and parents have a right to know if the school they're thinking of enrolling in has a problem with rape.”
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ICYMI: What's happening in world news White House seeks stronger privacy laws
Report: 4 in 5 U.S. high school students graduate
The White House is asking Congress to pass new privacy laws that would add more safeguards for Americans’ data and provide more protections for emails sought in the course of a law enforcement investigation. The recommendations are among six offered by President Barack Obama’s counselor John Podesta in a report released Thursday. While large sets of data make Americans’ lives easier and can help save lives, the report noted, they also could be used to discriminate against Americans in areas such as housing and employment. At Obama’s request, Podesta and the president's top economic and science advisers conducted a 90-day review of how the government and private sector use large sets of data. While the recommendations are not binding, they do track with many of the president's previous calls for addressing privacy issues. Obama has called for changes to some of the National Security Agency’s surveillance programs that amass large amounts of data belonging to Americans and foreigners. The technology that enabled the surveillance programs also enables other programs used by the government and the private sector, such as data on financial records, health care systems and social media. The White House separately has reviewed the NSA programs and proposed changes to rein in the massive collection of Americans' phone records and emails. The report’s recommendations include passing more privacy laws, doing more to protect student and consumer data, ensuring data is not used for discriminatory purposes and giving non-U.S. citizens more privacy protections.
U.S. public high schools have reached a milestone, an 80 percent graduation rate. Yet that still means 1 of every 5 students walks away without a diploma. Citing the progress, researchers are projecting a 90 percent national graduation rate by 2020. Their report, based on Education Department statistics from 2012, was presented Monday at the Building a GradNation Summit. The growth has been spurred by such factors as a greater awareness of the dropout problem and efforts by districts, states and the federal government to include graduation rates in accountability measures. Among the initiatives are closing “dropout factory” schools. In addition, schools are taking aggressive action, such as hiring intervention specialists who work with students one on one, to keep teenagers in class, researchers said. Growth in rates among AfricanAmerican and Hispanic students helped fuel the gains. Most of the growth has occurred since 2006 after decades of stagnation. Iowa, Vermont, Wisconsin, Nebraska and Texas ranked at the top with rates at 88 percent or 89 percent. The bottom performers were Alaska, Georgia, New Mexico, Oregon and Nevada, which had rates at 70 percent or below. Graduation rates increased 15 percentage points for Hispanic students and 9 percentage points for African American students from 2006 to 2012, with the Hispanic students graduating at 76 percent and African-American students at 68 percent, the report said.
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Pro-Russian protesters burn Ukrainian symbols in front of the regional administration building after clash with police in Donetsk, Ukraine.
Hagel: NATO to rethink relations with Russia Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said Friday that NATO should reconsider its relationship with Russia in light of its incursion into Ukraine, which should bury the idea that the end of the Cold War brought permanent peace to Europe. “Russia’s actions in Ukraine shatter that myth and usher in bracing new realities,” Hagel said in a speech. Hagel made no mention of boosting American troop levels in Europe; his focus was on how NATO can become better prepared to deal with a security landscape that is being reshaped by Russia’s annexation of Crimea and its moves in eastern Ukraine. Tensions in Ukraine escalated further. Two Ukrainian helicopters were shot down as the interim government in Kiev launched its first major offensive against
an insurgency that has seized government buildings across eastern Ukraine. The Kremlin said Kiev’s military move against the insurgents “destroyed” the twoweek-old Geneva agreement on cooling Ukraine's crisis. Chancellor Angela Merkel said the “post-Cold War order has been put in question” by Russia’s aggressive moves. As Europe worries that Russia may be preparing for broader aggression, Hagel said NATO “must stand ready to revisit the basic principles underlying its relationship with Russia.” He did not elaborate. NATO has had a formal relationship with Russia since 1997, although last month the alliance declared that it was suspending cooperation with Moscow in light of the Ukraine problem.
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Powerful storms ravage U.S. as tornado season begins By Brenden Moore Staff Writer
The southern United States was hit hard last week with powerful storms packed with hail, high winds, and in some cases, tornadoes. According to CNN, the death toll from those storms has now reached 35 people. Tens of thousands of residents reportedly also lost power. Severe storms have so far been focused on that region since Illinois has seen a relatively slow start to tornado season. However, those from the area know how quickly that can change. According to data compiled by the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana’s Prairie Research Institute, roughly twothirds of all tornadoes in the state have occurred between April and June, with the most active month being April. Winter in Chicago may be rough, yet as evidenced by the data, the spring and summer months provide their own challenges. Located in the middle of the country, a region known to balance out the extremes of both coasts culturally and politically, it should come as no surprise that
the city also receives a dose of every type of weather imagined. Located in what is colloquially coined as Tornado Alley, Illinois will surely see some severe thunderstorms in the coming weeks and months. What makes the Midwest so susceptible to this year in, year out cycle ultimately boils down to the ingredients available for such storms. The region serves as a pot where warm-moist air from the Gulf of Mexico, cold-dry air from the Northwest and warm-dry air from the Southwest converge like cars at a three-way stop with all lights green. The result of this is an unstable atmosphere that facilitates the formation of severe thunderstorms, many of them capable of producing tornadoes. “God, those things are scary,” freshman Wynn Drahorad said. This is the sentiment of many, especially those who have run into the powerful force of nature before. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) website, “the current average lead-time for tornado warnings is 13 minutes,” though “NOAA Research is working to increase tornado warning lead-
times much further.” Even with such a tight window to take cover, it's extremely important to do so. “The National Weather Service knows what they’re doing when they release a severe thunderstorm warning or a tornado warning,” Drahorad said. “Warning means it’s here, and you need to make preparations and be ready for it. It’s not a hunch, and it is not wrong.” While very terrifying for many, severe storms and the offspring they produce such as twisters, hail and strong wind gusts draw many to them. Their sheer power and complexity lead observers and meteorologists to track and even chase them. Drahorad, a self-proclaimed weather junkie who grew up in the Chicago suburbs, looks with awe at what nature can produce. “One time there was a lightning strike that was less than a block away, I swear like two houses down from me. All of a sudden — crack — the sound was so loud it was amazing,” Drahorad said, trying to mimic the boom of the lightning strike.
“My dad and I were just watching the lightning and one hit right there, and it was so close,
you could smell what smelled like ozone,” he said.
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Opinions DePaul Exposed By Michelle Cahill Contributing Writer
As you might be aware an anonymous group at DePaul University is claiming that the university and athletic departments are covering up an epidemic of sexual assault. The group has dropped banners, "facilitated" a discussion group and most recently, posted their manifesto in campus bathrooms. While I admire the tenacity of these young people, I counter that their attempts to promote their arguments are harming the very people that they want to protect. Hiding behind anonymity does nothing to help forward the movement to end rape culture. Taking a stand and telling your story does, so here is where my role comes in. My name is Michelle Cahill, I am a sophomore at DePaul, and when I was 21 years old I was raped by an off-duty Chicago Police officer. It took me years to recover, but in the last five I have become an advocate for survivors of sexual violence, and I volunteer with an organization that does amazing work in Chicago. I work very hard to live with the after-effects of my assault. 11 years later, I still have nightmares, panic attacks,
anxiety, I grind my teeth and I am afraid to walk alone at night. I'm afraid to call the police for help because I never know if the responding officer will be my rapist. One of his friends threatened to "end my life" if I ever told anyone what happened. Living with that fear every day is a challenge and being constantly confronted by this group, that claims that they are trying to help me, actually makes it harder. A radical movement attempting to make a name for themselves doesn't help us. Creating a space for discussion and the development of solutions does. If this group wants to help survivors there are plenty of organizations that need volunteers. However, this group is taking survivors hostage and making us pawns in their bid for attention. If you want to end a rape culture, don't make universal and unfounded claims. Not every athlete is a rapist, and in fact the athlete that you're accusing might be a survivor. Do your research, volunteer. Anyone can hide in the dark. It takes courage to stand up and take ownership of your experience, to take your power back. I'm not going to stand by while others try to take mine from me.
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The banners displayed by "DePaul Exposed" on April 23, which have prompted a lot of discussion around campus regarding DePaul's sexual assault policy and "rape culture."
If you can't afford to tip, you can't afford to dine By Robert Martin Contributing Writer
I don’t care if you’re a “poor college student.” I don’t care if you’re having a hard time financially. I don’t care if you only brought enough cash to pay for the meal alone. When dining out you must tip. There are no exceptions to this rule. If you can’t afford to tip, you can’t afford to eat out. Having spent the majority of my adult life working in the restaurant industry, I have an affinity for gratuity. It’s the kind of appreciation that can only be understood after spending countless hours in a hot kitchen washing dishes, grilling food or running orders to tables. Tipping those who serve you can seem arbitrary, but until the people who work themselves to death start receiving fair compensation for their efforts, it remains vital. The real problem starts with the numbers. According to the United States Department of Labor, tipped employees are required to make a minimum of $2.13 an hour in addition to their tips. If their tips and hourly wage do not add to the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour, employers must pay the difference. States are allowed to make their own laws regarding the compensation of tipped employees as long as they don’t go below this federal minimum. Currently, there are only seven states that require
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A busy waiter at a restaurant. In many establishments, waiters are paid below the minimum wage and depend on tips for the majority of their income. businesses to pay employees the full $7.25 before they get their tips. This leaves the rest of the country and its service industry with a rate of pay that is far from consistent. Some weeks, a restaurant employee may make minimum wage while other weeks they make three or four times that much. This is largely up to you. In food service, tips and gratuity are many times split among a restaurant’s entire staff at the end of the night. Cooks, bussers, servers and others will all receive a portion of the nightly haul. There is no such thing as food service without the efforts of each and every one of these employees. Leaving an insignificant tip doesn’t just affect one server, but an entire staff. It also shows a complete lack of respect for the hard work they do
night after night to assure you simply receive that steak on time. As a patron of a restaurant, bar or cafe, it becomes your responsibility to fairly compensate the people who are working on your behalf. It’s an invisible contract that is signed when stepping through the door. A friend who works in upscale dining once received a one-cent tip on a $93 tab. One cent. The receipt was even signed with a note reading “you’re the best from all the rest!” This level of blatant disregard for common decency is appalling, and the customer’s actions are just about punishable by death in this industry. Sadly, this isn’t completely out of the ordinary, even in fine dining. If a server takes good care of a customer, that same customer is obligated to return the favor, no matter
A one-cent tip given to a waiter. what. Tipping may be a few extra dollars, but it means everything to someone who is trying to pay their bills. Society hasn’t set a price on good service. It’s up to us as consumers to decide what it’s worth, and we need to value it. This principle extends far beyond food service. Cab drivers, hair stylists, bathroom attendants and deliverymen, among others, rely on gratuity to get by. It’s high time that we refuse the notion that tipping these folks is optional, because it’s not. I once made 50 cents after working for four hours in an
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empty diner on Super Bowl Sunday. There were only two tables that night; one of them did not tip. I was 16 at the time and far too concerned with a football game to understand the implications of a grown person with actual responsibilities and a family having the same experience. It is sickening to think that people in any business would be treated this way, but it’s also a reality that each of us can do something about. Most calls to action don’t pan out, but this one is simple. Don’t forget to treat the people who wait on you like human beings. They deserve it.
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America's fight against maternity leave By Serena Phillips Contributing Writer
Opening day at Citi Field. The stadium is buzzing with excitement from fans, vendors are hawking overpriced junk food and people are singing “Take Me Out to the Ball Game,” but there’s one thing missing… the Mets’ starting second baseman Daniel Murphy. Murphy skipped the beginning of his season with his team to be at the side of his wife as she gave birth to their first born son, Noah, in Florida – an absence that was highly criticized by many sports commentators and disappointed fans. This brings into question: Who is better to disappoint, thousands of fans or your family? “You’re a Major League baseball player. You can hire a nurse to take care of the baby if your wife needs help,” WFAN afternoon host Mike Francesa said about Murphy’s choice to take the full three days of paternity leave guaranteed by his contract. This kind of criticism and pressure to choose between the fans and family isn’t anything new. In 1993, Houston Oilers coach Bob Young stated that right tackle David Williams "let the guys down, and he let hundreds of thousands of fans down" after Williams chose to miss a game against New England to be with his wife while she gave birth to their son. Baseball is as American as apple pie, but so is the nuclear family. In an age where family is often pushed to the wayside by the hecticness of work, the distraction of technology and the seemingly adopted new attitude that family comes second, shouldn’t we be praising a family man who chooses to support American tradition? “Here in the U.S. the significance of the father’s early interactions with their children has been ignored for far too long,” Linda Graf, assistant clinical professor of nursing at DePaul, said.
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A row of newborn babies in a hospital. Many employers still refuse to grant paid leave for maternity. “Gone are the days when extended family members lived just down the street who were available to move in with the new parents to take care and comfort of the new mother and child.” With the amount of time team members spend together, a player’s team becomes a secondary family and a support system. If a player feels like their team isn’t there for them outside of the game, why would they trust them during it? “The social and scientific research unanimously support a father’s early involvement with his children and their mothers as being absolutely necessary to their health and well-being,” Graff added. Unfortunately, the U.S. Department of Labor reports that only 11.4 percent of workplaces in the United States provide paid leave for employees who are having or adopting a child. The Family and Medical Leave Act entitles “eligible employees of covered employees” to take
unpaid leave for up to 12 weeks under the same circumstances, but this is an option that many families can‘t financially afford. Unfortunately, many times, even if there is allotted paternity leave given by a company, the negative stigma around leaving work to tend to the birth of a child keeps many men from utilizing their time off. "Traditionally speaking, I think some guys were afraid to ask. So many guys didn't want to ask because of job security. It was almost like a standard way of doing it that you didn't leave," Pirates manager Clint Hurdle said. Former NFL quarterback Boomer Esiason was even as crass as to say that if he were in the situation that Murphy was in, he would have told his wife, “C-section before the season starts. I need to be at opening day." “I think that all fathers should get a three to four day paternity leave to make sure things are in order for his family.
"Operation choke point" By Rachel Dick Contributing Writer
It seems as if this year has forced America to question how we stigmatize and discriminate against workers in the sex industry. First there was the “coming out” of a porn star attending Duke University, and now there is Operation Choke Point, a targeted effort to shut down the bank accounts of known porn stars. In an article on Vice News, porn star Teagan Presley states that after arriving home from a strip club appearance tour, she received a message from her bank informing her that her account was about to be closed because she was “high risk.” What does high risk mean, though? In 2011, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, or FDIC, listed 30 “merchant categories that have been associated with high-risk activity.” On this list, alongside
racist materials, Ponzi schemes, and sales of fireworks and tobacco, was porn. The discrimination that workers in the sex industry face is often overlooked. To be clear, “workers in the sex industry” refers to consenting adults of legal age who are not coerced into doing anything they are against. One may argue that porn is a detriment to society; however we still allow tobacco and cigarette companies to advertise and sell their product, despite being responsible for over 5 million deaths per year, according to the Center for Disease Control. Even former chairman of the FDIC, William Isaac, wrote to the American Banker magazine that Operation Choke Point is not helping the banks themselves, and is in fact “driving business into the ground.” Therefore, whom does this operation really advocate for? It affects nobody directly but the porn stars and banks, who have both strongly
protested it. When one looks at the facts and realizes that no good results can come about from this, what is preventing our Congressmen from shutting it down? One answer might lie in the numbers of Christian and anti-pornography groups that have been leaning heavily on Congress. In 2012, the antipornography group Morality in Media released the news that the Republican Party had changed its platform to include a commitment to fighting “obscene” adult pornography. The problem is that no hard definition was made clear as to what they defined as obscene. It is estimated by a CBS news article from 2003 that adults spend more than $10 million a year on pornography. Adults as a whole clearly buy into and enjoy the product, so why are we still pretending that we are a “wholesome” and “clean” society?
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New York Mets player Daniel Murphy, who faced criticism for missing opening day to witness his child's birth.
There is not a clear cut prediction of when a mother will or might go into labor, so the father needs and deserves that time to make sure things are okay and care is put in motion,” Brett Price, director of athletics at The Henderson International School, said. “While men do not physically give birth, they do go through physical, emotional, and mental stress and adjustments following the birth of their children,” Graff added. Despite what anyone thinks, it should be the mother and father who decide how they deal with the birth of a child into their family, and employers, teams and coworkers should be there to give support, not demoralize that decision.
America's next shady movement to discriminate against sex workers
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Porn star Teagan Presley, a whistle blower on financial discrimination that sex workers face in America.
The opinions in this section do not necessarily reflect those of The DePaulia staff.
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Beginning the house hunt The first step in finding an apartment is knowing when to look. Searching at the right time will maximize your options and give you a higher success rate at finding the right apartment. Follow these guidelines to help you know when to start looking.
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If you’re looking to stay here this summer, you’ll likely need a July 1 start date to your lease. If you haven’t already, start looking right away.
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If you want to split your summer at home and in Chicago, an Aug. 1 start date is ideal. Certain apartments have already begun leasing for this date, but you essentially have till the end of June. If you want a head start, begin looking now.
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The Sept. 1 lease is ideal if you’re not planning on moving back to Chicago until right before the start of Fall Quarter. You can poke around Craigslist a bit now, but many apartments for rent won’t even be listed yet.
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Picking a neighborhood
The best place for you to live depends on your personality and standards of living. There are several neighborhoods close to DePaul that offer different flavors of city life. These are some suggested areas.
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FO REN By Clare Edlund Contributing Writer
Looking for off-campus housing for next year? Perhaps you have outgrown dorm life with its RA’s and strict policies. At the same time, you may feel as if you have been thrown to the wolves when seeking apartments. The system is tricky and there is only a small window of time in which you must find a suitable apartment in a decent location that fits your budget.
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This is a neighborhood every student should be familiar with. If you are heavily involved in campus life, it’s the best option for you. If you enjoy hitting up the Ray every day and have lots of friends who still live on-campus, then why not stay?
This part of town is vibrant, youthful and packed, especially during Cubs season. If you enjoy the party atmosphere and surrounding yourself with college students and young singles, then this might be the place for you.
This neighborhood isn’t far from atmosphere is completely diffe bars and restaurants, this neigh quiet.
Benefits: Campus facilities are easily accessible, and there are many resources available for studying.
Benefits: This area is relatively cheap for rentals, with prices ranging from $500 to $700 typically. There are also plenty of cheap restaurants and bars around.
Benefits: This is a comfortable
Drawbacks: The apartments in Lincoln Park can be pricey, and the market is competitive. Places go fast.
Drawbacks: Drunk people. Ladies, if you go out at night, bring a buddy with you or prepare to be harassed.
Drawbacks: It takes about 45 the Loop and 20 minutes to Linc disconnected from campus life.
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OR NT The hunting process, as we know, is tedious. Sure, you get the opportunity to meet with your realtor and peruse the apartment. But it’s too bad there is no “sleepover” program that landlords offer, since the flaws only emerge once you have regretfully signed the contract for a year. Follow these steps to land a decent home and make the hunting an exciting conquest rather than a stressful burden.
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The perfect apartment does not equal the perfect living situation, as Andrea Kinnerk, junior, knows. Roommates also make a big contribution, whether good or bad. Kinnerk found her roommate and apartment on Fullerton and Clifton using Craigslist. She went in with high hopes, but three months into the lease, she began noticing that clothes were missing from her wardrobe, particularly after she returned from a weekend away. “I was confused by how things were stolen, and began to panic after my third shirt was stolen,” Kinnerk said. After requesting a lock on her bedroom door, Kinnerk was floored when her clothing continued to disappear. One day, when her roommate was not home, Kinnerk turned the lock on her roommates’ door with her own key and discovered that the landlord had installed the same lock on both doors. Inside, she found about 20 pieces of her clothing and 25 bottles of her nail polish. Kinnerk took her belongings back but then wasn’t sure what to do.
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“My first instinct was to call the police,” she said. “If I had done that, they would have arrested her.” Unfortunately, the horror didn’t end there. Kinnerk’s roommate changed the WiFi password and didn’t tell Kinnerk what the new one was. She also started turning on all of the lights to raise the electricity bill, which Kinnerk paid. “I was so scared,” Kinnerk said. “I didn’t know what she was capable of.” Kinnerk stayed in the apartment until the end of the lease, but she didn’t have a comforting place to call “home.” She no longer lives there, but she says she learned a valuable life lesson about the risk of living with random roommates and how to cope with difficult living situations. She would not, however, recommend that anyone does what she did. “If you feel any red flag, trust your instincts,” Kinnerk said. “The location was perfect, but no place was worth having to go through that horrible experience.”
Preparing for the grand tour You’ve found a reasonable apartment and have set up a date for a quick tour. Not having questions prepared is a huge disservice to you. Here are some questions you should ask before you make any commitments. • Who is responsible for apartment repairs? • How can I contact maintenance? • Can the landlord be reached at any time? • How does the landlord typically communicate? • Is a parking space available, and how much does it cost? • What appliances are included, and how old are they? • Who else lives in this apartment complex? • Are pets allowed?
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• Are we allowed to paint the walls? • Is the apartment furnished?
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The Loop is suitable for upperclassmen in the business, communication or computing and digital media schools. If you are serious about your career and don’t care too much for the college scene, then the Loop is for you.
• Have there ever been any sanitary issues, such as bugs?
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Benefits: The area is vibrant and busy during the day.
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Drawbacks: There isn’t much nightlife, and most establishments close at 5 p.m. Rental rates also tend to be higher down here.
• How is the lighting? • What are the consequences if we receive a complaint? • What’s the closest bus stop or train station? • Do we control our own heat? • Who plows the snow? • What day is the garbage picked up?
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Arts & Life
INDIE INVASION:The best indie films so far this year By Mike Horky Staff Writer
The amount of recent Hollywood flops in the past few months has been rather astounding. With the exception of “The Lego Movie” and “Captain America: Winter Soldier” (two essential movies of 2014), the big budget film scene has been rather dreadful. While this shouldn’t come as a surprise to moviegoers, since most box office flops happen early in the year, this also shouldn’t deter them from attending the cinema. Independent film making has been on a steady rise in the past years, and 2014 is no exception to quality films of the indie variety. In the past two months, five extraordinary films have come to theaters, each with their own distinctive message brought to the screen in the most unconventional of ways. It’s proof that independent cinema can sometimes be better than the blockbusters everyone flocks to. 1. Enemy: Denis Villeneuve first came to America's attention with last year’s "Prisoners," a visceral and compelling film about two couples dealing with the abduction of their children. This year Villeneuve released another equally (if not more) compelling film revolving around a history teacher who discovers he has a doppelganger, both played by Jake Gyllenhaal. The film projects an intense, uneasy vibe, painting Toronto as a hazy, orange dream, while Villeneuve’s direction keeps the pacing tense and intriguing. The mindbending script plays on ideas of trust, fear and consequences, while the minimalist score builds suspense. Gyllenhaal in turn gives a performance that is a master class of acting, drawing the viewers in with his multilayered characters right until the shocking, uncompromising end. It’s an experience not to be missed. 2. Only Lovers Left Alive: Arguably one of the most compelling filmmakers in the indie film scene, Jim Jarmusch has returned with another masterpiece. Centering around two vampires living in the 21st century, Jarmusch takes the common tropes of love, hopelessness and the futility of existence, and pushes them into the dimly lit backdrops of downtown Detroit and Tangier. Both have never looked this way on film (very dark, brooding, yet endlessly romantic), and Jarmusch’s script keeps the plot moving slow, but never boring. There’s humor and wit in this romantic tale, and the performances by Tilda Swinton and Tom Hiddleston (along with brilliant supporting turns by Anton Yelchin and Mia
Wasikowska) are compelling and have a depth unlike any vampire put on screen. Truly, it is a unique work of art. 3. Under The Skin: Never will a film ever make you fear Scarlett Johansson like this film from British director Jonathan Glazer. It’s a bizarre, gorgeously shot film revolving around an alien in human form (Johansson) who treks her way through Scotland, picking up hitchhikers and brutally killing them. Yes the concept is weird, but this is a film that will keep your eyes glued to the screen until the very end. It plays on ideas of identity and belonging unlike any film before it. The cinematography by Daniel Landin is awe-inspiring, presenting the audience with a darkly cynical portrait of Scotland, and making it far more terrifying than it has ever looked. Additionally, the score is absolutely haunting, and Johansson is breathtaking, giving a nuanced performance not seen since her work in “Lost In Translation.” With this film, Glazer’s career is just beginning. 4. Jodorowsky’s Dune: In the mid-'70s, director Alejandro Jodorowsky attempted to adapt Frank Herbert’s 1965 sci-fi novel "Dune" into a feature film. He failed; or did he? Documentarian Frank Pavich presents that question with his latest documentary, revealing the beauty and grandeur of an epic dream that was never fulfilled. Pavich treats his subject matter with grace and a sentimentality that never feels overwrought. It analyzes a concept that was more influential than the film that might have come from it; a concept that may have paved the way for science fiction films that preceded it. 5. The Grand Budapest Hotel: There’s not much to say regarding Wes Anderson’s latest endeavor. It’s his usual brilliance, and his heartbreakingly humorous plotting, but what is incredibly outstanding is the cast he rounded up this time around. Ralph Fiennes nails every nuance as a concierge accused of murder, spewing dialogue with such rapidness that it’s as funny as it is impressive. His counterpart, newcomer Tony Revolori, is equally astounding, capturing the essence of youth and romance as Jared Gilman did in Anderson’s latest effort. Anderson has a magical way of bringing the best performances out of new actors, and with Grand Budapest he nails it. The rest of the cast is dynamite, from F. Murray Abraham, to Jeff Goldblum and Anderson veteran Bill Murray. The film is funny, sweet, heartbreaking and so much more. It is a treat for the eyes, as well as the mind and even a little bit of the soul.
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GEEK FREAKOUT: Essential tips to help you prepare for the Midwest's largest anime convention By Jessenia Martinez Contributing Writer
Are you ready for Anime Central (ACen) this year? In less than two weeks, all anime fans, Japanese manga fans, cosplayers and video gamers will come together and party at ACen in Rosemont, Illinois for the three day convention. Held May 16-18 at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare and the Donald E. Stephens Center, this is an event you don't want to miss. With 24-hour game rooms, screenings of anime, autograph sessions, workshop panels and more, it can be hard to keep track of what’s going on. If you've never gone to ACen before, here are some things you should prepare for. Water: Bring a water bottle. You will be walking around the convention center for up to three days (depending on which pass you bought). It can be expensive to buy drinks, but there are water fountains, so bring a water bottle to refill throughout the day. Dances: There are three dances that happen at ACen. All of them have a different theme so there are options for you depending on your interest. If you're more of a casual type, then the Masquerade Ball is perfect for you. There's a $15 fee for it, but it's totally worth spending. If you're more of a rave type, head to the Soap Bubble Dance. There's a long wait, so get there early, or have someone save your spot. The Soap Bubble is the place to go with friends and dance the night away. With laser lights and cool DJs, this is one dance anyone can have fun in. If you're hardcore raver and over
21, then the hardcore Synergy Dance is for you. Go crazy and wild with your friends because the DJs are ready to party with you. Cosplayers: Everyone typically decides to dress up for ACen as their favorite anime characters, manga characters or video game characters, but you don't have to. You can show up as you are; all types of fans go to ACen and you don't need to feel left out if you don't dress up. You can be a hardcore fan and make your own weapons (which you will see) or even go half-and -half and just wear a wig. People from all over come and join together in their love for ACen, that it doesn't matter what you wear as long as you have fun. People might stop you and take a picture with you if you have an amazing cosplay, or you might find yourself taking photos of others. Contests: If you cosplay, you can also enter into contests to see who has the best outfit at the convention. You can also enter a contest where you can build your own Gundam model. If you like making slogans, why not participate in the Got Soap contest to have your ACen slogan printed on all official ACen T-shirts for next year? Merchandise/Artist alley: If you saved your money up, this is the place to bring it. There will be vendors from all over who have come to display their work. There will be action figures, anime wigs, manga comics, DVDs and more. If you like a certain anime, there are artists who come and draw their own renditions of the anime and manga that you just might want to buy. From pillows to costumes, and buttons to posters, there's going to be something that catches your eye.
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A poster for Anime Central (ACen), which takes place May 16-18 in Rosemont, Illinois. Musical Acts: ACen always brings in some amazing artists to the convention and this year they will be having the groups Wake Up, Girls!, Nobuo Uematsu and Arnie Roth, as well as Angela, who will be performing throughout the convention. If you don’t know who any of these people are, look them up on YouTube and see which one tickles your fancy. All in all, ACen is a place you can geek
out once a year and hang out with people who love the same things you do. Whether you go one or all three days, there will always be something to do. These are only a few things to get ready for, but don't take my word for it. Go see for yourself how fun ACen really is, and if it's your first time, try everything!
Jon Norman Schneider in Goodman's 'White Snake' By Emma Rubenstein Senior Writer
The Goodman Theatre has a special talent for bringing tales to life on stage. Its newest feat, “The White Snake,” directed by Mary Zimmerman, is a treat both visually and thematically. We spoke with Jon Norman Schneider to learn more about this production and his experience in the world of acting, as well. The DePaulia: Can you tell me a little bit about “The White Snake” and its premise in general? Jon Norman Schneider: “The White Snake” is based off of a really well-known Chinese fable about a white snake who is in an advanced state of actualization. She has been studying and meditating on this mountaintop for centuries, and because of this, she has understood how to have magical powers, and she can control the weather and all of that. She is about to transcend into a higher plane of being until a friend of hers, Green Snake, who is not as advanced as she is but also on her way, convinces her to go down the mountain to try to see what it’s like to be a human before she transcends into this other plane. So they go down the mountain and the White Snake ends up meeting and falling in love with a mortal
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Jon Norman Schneider (right) as Xiu Xian in the Goodman Theatre's production of "The White Snake." man. Obviously, after that kind of hijinks ensues, she has to hide the fact that she is a snake because she thinks that he won’t understand or love her if he finds out. DP: Can you tell me a little bit about the role that you have taken on within this show? JNS: I play Xu Xian who is the mortal man that the White Snake falls in love with. He is a man of poor stature in the story. He lives
with his sister and his brother-inlaw in their house and helps them with their business. He is a man of very simple means and he is very honest and open-hearted. I think that’s why the White Snake falls in love with him — because she sees how good human beings can be and how open and big their hearts can be. She attaches herself to that energy. DP: If you had to pick one
favorite aspect of this production, what would it be? JNS: The production as a whole is just so gorgeous in terms of design and the visuals. I’m a very visual person, so I love that kind of stuff, when you go to the theater and it is a beautiful thing to behold but also there are really substantial themes behind all of that. But, maybe if I had to pick just one thing, it would be working
with the ensemble. Everybody is so wonderful not only as a person, but also as a performer. Everyone is so generous and brilliant at their roles. It is always a privilege to feel like you are a part of a company like that, so I think that is maybe my favorite thing. DP: It is incredible that this show has so much to offer both visually and thematically. JNS: Absolutely. One of the main themes of the show that I think resonates deeply is, “If somebody sees me for who I really am on the inside, will they still love me?” It’s a huge question that definitely resonates with a lot of people. DP: Does working at the Goodman differ in any specific ways from work you have done in other venues? JNS: I am based in New York, and I have always wanted to work at the Goodman because of its reputation. They have really adventurous and interesting programming. For me, it feels really special to be able to do this play here because I’ve always wanted to work here, and I’ve always wanted to work in Chicago, as well. They have a great reputation nationally, and I am just super stoked to be here. “The White Snake” will be at the Goodman Theatre from May 3-June 8.
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CINCO DE MARGO
By Courtney Jacquin & Grant Myatt Managing Editor & News Editor
In honor of Cinco de Mayo and maybe some warm weather at some point in the next three months, The DePaulia took up the all-important task of a margarita taste test. While there are plenty of options for margaritas around the city, we chose five locations close to the Lincoln Park campus—Bodega, Taco Joint, Fiesta Mexicana, Las Fuentes and Chipotle. At each establishment we tested the traditional or lime margarita and a flavored option, when available. Each margarita was given a score from one to five on taste, size, price and alcohol content. All margaritas were served on the rocks because frozen margaritas aren’t margaritas. Drink a slurpee from 7/11. Disclaimer: The writers of this story are 22 and 21, respectively. Underage drinking is bad.
The best and the worst of Lincoln Park's margaritas
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Courtney: The Bodega margarita was the smallest of all tried in this adventure, yet somehow not the cheapest. At $8 this strawberry marg was just decent. Would I drink it again? Probably. Would I go somewhere else if given the chance? Absolutely. The menu claimed fresh fruit puree was used in the drink, but it had a very syrup-y taste. There were strawberry seeds in the drink, so maybe I believe
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C: Taco Joint, light of my life, fire of my loins. My sin, my soul. Ta-co-Joint. Taco Joint’s margaritas were the most expensive of the lot, but they were by and far the best. It’s obvious fresh fruit was used in the drink as well as higher-quality tequila. I’m cheap and don’t usually buy drinks with my meals, but I would 100 percent without a doubt buy a margarita next time I go to Taco Joint for dinner. All margs are $5 on
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Monday as well so, you know where you’ll find me every. single. Monday. G: Hands down the best traditional margarita on our taste test adventure. If you haven’t been to Taco Joint yet, stop settling for some average margs and treat yourself. Although some of their drinks are pricier, their traditional margarita (the Zocalo Margarita) is actually pretty average, priced at $8.50. The best part is you can taste the lime juice in the margarita rather than some sour mix, which makes this one a winner. They also have an extensive tequila list and many unique margarita options like a chile mango margarita. Although this wasn’t the strongest drink, the flavor made up for it. I’ll be back on Monday with Courtney for $5 margs, see you there.
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C: It’s a shame these were the largest margaritas because no one should have to drink all of this s**t. It’s as if the watermelon mix was made from melting down Jolly Ranchers and then adding more sugar, mixing it with tequila, and fooling DePaul students that this is what a margarita should taste like. It should not. Perhaps it’s my fault, maybe I should’ve sprung for the premium watermelon margarita with real watermelon puree, but I’m
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iteration of the drink. Nope. I can’t say much more about this drink because I didn’t finish it. G: This lime margarita tasted just like Fiesta Mexicana’s — maybe they use the same mix? It has that same sour and salty flavor that begs the question if there’s actually any real lime juice in the drink. Regardless, the price made it totally worth it. It’s a great value for an average margarita. The variety of their other margaritas was pretty standard with typical flavors like strawberry and mango. Plus, bonus for getting chips and salsa.
not willing to go back and give it a try. Shouts to the melon margarita that shone with the color of radiation and tasted of formaldehyde. Can the USDA look into this drink? I swear, this drink must violate some government sanctions on what is edible. G: Despite Courtney’s tragic experience, Fiesta Mexicana’s margarita de la casa was average and drinkable ... nothing too special here. The best part about their margs is the size — they come in the typical, tall and round glass that you would expect. Unlike the radioactive melon margarita, the house margarita was strong with a sour and salty mix. The price is right in line with others at $8 and definitely a good value for the size. As we looked around the restaurant, most everyone was drinking a house margarita. Moral of the story: get the house margarita here.
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C: As the cheapest margs of the bunch ($6 for a 12 oz. glass) my expectations were low, but welp, not low enough. There were no fresh mangos within 5 miles of this drink — the syrup was so thick at times I thought I was drinking the frozen
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C: Unfortunately not all Chipotles have margaritas, the biggest SIZE tragedy is that the Chipotle FLAVOR closest to campus does not serve alcohol (but the PRICE 14 E. Jackson location ALC. LEVEL does…+1 for Loop Campus students). There’s a cheaper version, but $7 will buy you a Patron margarita and it’s surprisingly really good. It doesn’t taste like it’s made from a mix, and even if it is it’s a high quality one.
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them and they just make a bad puree with too much simple syrup. Bonus points, however, for using a fresh lime wedge on the edge of the glass in this dark time of a lime shortage we’re in. Negative points for Bodega being completely empty at 6 p.m. on a Wednesday. Grant: Not going to lie, I haven’t been to Bodega since Twisted Lizard closed because I’m still a little bitter. I was excited to try their margaritas because I had heard good things, but was disappointed when the margarita came in a little, short glass. Their traditional marg tasted watery and flat … and was a strange white-ish color. Like any good margarita, you could taste the alcohol but the nondescript flavor was pretty underwhelming. I would at least recommend one of their flavored margaritas to feel like you’re getting a little bit more for money.
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There are no flavors at Chipotle, but hey get a little crazy and throw some fruit punch from the soda machine in your margarita if you’re feeling wild. G: I’ve never had a Chipotle margarita because that just seemed weird to me, but now I feel like I’ve been missing out. We opted for the pricier patron margarita since it was comparable in price to all of the other margaritas we tried. I thought the marg would be very ‘meh’ but it was definitely one of my favorites … even better than Fiesta Mexicana and Las Fuentes. The margarita tasted less sour and artificial and came with a lime, too!
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Sleuthing around summer festivals MTV documentary follows rogue photojournalist behind the scenes at the world's biggest shows By Piper Schad Contributing Writer
MTV, DePaul Music Business Organization (DMBO) and DePaul student Anne Marie Kouba joined forces Tuesday night to present an exclusive screening of MTV’s new documentary “No Cameras Allowed.” As students grabbed some pizza and settled into their seats, MTV representative Adam Koscielski briefly introduced the film. DePaul is one of five colleges that will be shown this documentary before it is publicly released. “No Cameras Allowed” is sure to inspire many to sneak into music festivals next summer. The documentary follows Marcus Haney, a California native and former film student, and his aspirations as a music photographer. His story starts in 2010 when he decides to sneak into Coachella. He succeeds and becomes hooked on music festivals; he goes on to attend Coachella a second time, along with Bonnaroo, Ultra, Glastonbury, and finally Austin City Limits. Did I mention he didn’t pay for a single one of these festivals? Speaking from experience, it is not easy
task to sneak into music festivals. Maybe Marcus will even make an appearance at Lollapalooza this year. Marcus’ journey isn’t all fun and games though. As he travels across the country and overseas, he is driven by his love for music and photography/film. But when Marcus is offered the opportunity to join Mumford and Sons on their tour, he must choose between his artistic passion and his life back home. This distinctively MTV-produced film combines interviews, Marcus’ personal footage, footage of Marcus and his friends and even animation. The documentary is filled with breathtaking footage of energetic performances from bands like Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros. “No Cameras Allowed” keeps the audience laughing with colorful characters such as a Welsh delivery truck driver named Grim Grim. Marcus and his friends are also very relatable characters; as freshman Amanda Giannini commented, “I thought the documentary was relatable to any broke college student’s fantasy … (MTV’s) audience will eat it up”.
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MTV-produced documentary "No Cameras Allowed" follows student Marcus Haney as he sneaks backstage at Coachella, Bonnaroo, Glastonbury and others. While the underlying love story between Marcus and his girl grates on the nerves at times, the film’s charming portrayal of pursued ambitions and festival culture makes up for it. The documentary concludes with Marcus and his crew’s journey to Austin. The footage is sure to leave you craving summer and your favorite music festival. “No Cameras Allowed” is not just
about sneaking into music festivals – it’s about friendship, love and overcoming obstacles. And of course, the documentary features some awesome music from artists such as Grouplove, Skrillex and The Naked and Famous. Be sure to look for the official release of “No Cameras Allowed” this August.
Fearless peer-to-peer: Students question illegal downloading By Spencer Barrett Contributing Writer
One of the major complaints about millennials that you hear from other generations is our atrophied sense of patience. Growing up in a time of major technological change, people have brought much attention to the millennial’s attention span, often blaming that same technology for the shift in culture. In many ways this has some merit, especially when it comes to popular shows that aren't readily available such as HBO’s “Game of Thrones” and “True Detective.” Most viewers stream or torrent much of their television and movies these days, taking the episode directly off of the Internet the day that it airs. This holds especially true for “Game of Thrones.” The second episode of season four currently holds the record for most torrented thing of all time with around 200,000 users sharing it at once. It broke the record that it had set before, with last season’s finale. Not all downloading is looked at the same. Illegal downloading of music has been decried by both the artists and the recording companies; however, in some releases, HBO seems pleased with the attention that its shows get due to piracy. Time Warner CEO Alan Bewkes was quoted on a "Game of Thrones" message board, White Harbor, as saying, “Our experience (with piracy) is that it leads to more paying subs. I think you're right that “Game of Thrones” is the most pirated show in the world and that's better than an Emmy.” Hardly the kind
of message that viewers are used to hearing about the media they consume. Viewers sometimes regret the path that they have to take to watch some of their favorite shows. Sergio Arroyo, a DePaul University student, streams “Game of Thrones” online. “I saw it on Tuesday, but I heard that they had it updated by Sunday, which is the day that the show comes out. If I had the money I'd rather watch it on HBO, I feel kind of guilty,” he said chuckling. Arroyo's ethical plight is one that many students are forced to face, as many don’t include HBO GO as one of their necessary monthly expenditures. “HBO is trying to make a profit dude; I'm a fan of the show, so why not watch it legally?” Arroyo asked. “I have to illegally watch it. I'm a fan of the show, so I should respect the producers and actors; they're trying to make some money doing what they do, so I would pay if I could afford it.” In many cases it comes down to seeing the episode at the quickest speed, not out of impatience, but out of necessity. With many of the more popular shows, there comes a certain danger with waiting even a week’s time. “It's definitely a generational shift. All the people that try to find it online, that's my generation. We should download it from the first place we know, old people can pay for (the service) or wait for the DVD to come out. We need it NOW … I can't wait three days. Everyone is tweeting about it. Old people aren't checking twitter. I'm afraid of getting it spoiled!
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A frame from the webcomic "The Oatmeal" which explores the ethical dilemma inherent in torrenting. There are some people out there that like to ruin it,” he said quickly, speaking as the voice of experience. HBO shows often end their seasons with a cliffhanger, which was ruined for Arroyo this season due to a YouTube comment. To some, this change is a welcome part of their cultural experience. Evan Culbertson, a recent Loyola graduate was in the process of downloading seven
different things when I talked to him. He seemed delighted about the potential of torrenting and less concerned with the ethical aspect. “I mean, content is available at any time to anybody,” he said when asked about the perks of downloading. “It's peer-to-peer, so it's kind of like you're helping each other out. There's so much out there, and I want to consume it now. If it was cheaper, maybe I'd buy it.”
His views on the matter show how attitudes about how to get media have changed from one generation to the next. The changes in the way that we consume media are often obvious to the ones who are shifting the balance, but not always to older generations. Torrenting is clearly here to stay, and with the numbers only increasing, it may be time for HBO to reconsider how they’re recruiting their subscribers.
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Spotify on trial By Clare Edlund Contributing Writer
CDs, tape cassettes and records; remember those? Every decade or so, music has undergone convergence and evolved into multiple formats such as these. But with new social media technology on the rise and instant sharing, it's become easy for fans to pick and choose their favorite artists to listen to, completely for free. Gone are the days of perusing a local Best Buy and purchasing the physical copy of a hit album. For CDs, artists are paid based on royalty, so when artists sell their music to a record company, they are paid a certain percentage (typically 10-15 percent). If a CD costs $15, the artists would make around $2 per CD. If 1,000 copies are sold, the artists should receive $1,500. Not a bad pay. But since the popularity of CDs is slowly dwindling and being replaced by free streaming, are artists paid less now than ever before? We now have the ability to sample a surplus of music on sites such as SoundCloud, 8 Tracks and others. Practically any genre, artist or song is available, full-length from any album. We are only paying by listening to ads or providing a small monthly fee. However, there has been much controversy over the newest hit streaming service that boasts more than 10 million users (as of September 2010). Spotify is a virtual library headquarters of nearly any song imaginable. Similar to Pandora, a streaming service that picks and chooses suggested music, Spotify allows you to choose. Because it is platform-friendly and cheap, who wouldn’t use it? Who is going to go on iTunes and purchase a song for $1.29 when the same can be found on Spotify? Does this not raise questions as to where the money is being funneled? Are artists still getting paid well if they are not profiting from CDs or iTunes anymore? According to a recent article by the Future of Music Coalition, Spotify claimed that artists are paid on average $0.006$0.0084 per stream, a seemingly penniless price. But these fractions of pennies add up. For every song played it takes 166 listens before these artists are paid $1. With the six million users on Spotify, it certainly calculates to a substantial amount of money. Essentially, it is about popularity. A similar article on Ars Technica’s site also mentioned that “rather than flat rate pay per song, Spotify considers the success of an artist relative to the entire Spotify ecosystem to determine how much money they get.” By licensing content catalogs from record labels and digital aggregators, Spotify acts as a digital service provider that licenses sound recordings from record
BATTLE, continued from front page six-piece led by female vocalist Trinity Patton. Eric Richardson, vocalist and guitarist of closer Bill, the Pony, said that despite the competitive nature, they approached the performance just like any other. “We just wanted to have fun with it, and hoped that would translate to the audience,” he said. Their strategy paid off; votes chose Bill, the Pony, a five-piece that has performed multiple times at various DePaul events, as the winning band. Freshman Jack Maurice, under the name Overdo$e, was the fan-favorite DJ.
labels. This means that Spotify pays the record labels money to be allowed to make these recordings available to the consumer. Therefore, it is technically not Spotify that is paying artists, per se, but the record labels that hold rights to the songs played on its service. “As part of the record label contract and artist contract, they agree to share revenues of the sale which makes the record label responsible for handling the business involving the exploitation of these sound recordings,” DePaul performing arts professor Nicholas Sincalia said. This has actually helped the music business grow. The more an artist’s song is played, the more they are paid. “It is those labels and aggregators which have agreements with the artists and the labels and digital aggregators ultimately pay the artists based on what those artists have negotiated,” Sincalia continued. Therefore, Sincalia is not too sure why Spotify is being blamed for paying artists too little. “They are paying the record labels what they agreed to in the contract. The artist is then getting paid the percentage they agreed to by the record label. If it is not enough, someone needs to renegotiate their contract.” DePaul junior and avid Spotify user Anam Sarder believes that Spotify helps stray people away from piracy. “Everyone likes free, but I will pay the monthly fee to support the artists,” Sarder said. Spotify said, “By bringing listeners into our free, ad-supported tier, we migrate them away from piracy and less monetized platforms and allow them to generate from greater royalties before.” Spotify has a point there. Before 2002, a naughty software program known as Napster was the pirating princess for multimedia. A peer media file-sharing service, it was abolished in 2001 after legal problems concerning copyright infringement arose. Napster had around 80 million users at its crowning moment, but spiraled out of control due to its popularity of completely free file sharing. It was a recipe for disaster. According to Spotify's website, “Once [users] are using our free tier, we drive users to our premium subscription tier, at least doubling the amount that they spend on music from less than $5 per month (the average spent by download consumers in the U.S.) to $9.99 per month for Spotify." “I think what Spotify pays the artists (which is nothing), is fair because Spotify doesn’t have an agreement with artists,” Sincalia said. It’s the record labels that do. And that is how artists are paid in a nutshell. Is everyone happy? Spotify and its users are, and so should the record label companies and artists.
A Minneapolis native, Maurice says he has been producing since he was 10. After Hours will be his first major Chicago performance. “(The set at Battle) was a true mixture and taste of the weird music I like to listen to and make,” Maurice said. “I just wanted to play a truly musical set that was unique and tested the traditional DJ limitations of melodies and rhythm.” Maurice was joined by performances by NiftySwell and Ki. In his set, NiftySwell twisted pop hits like Bob Marley’s “Stand Up for Your Rights” into a bass driven remix of Chief Keef ’s hit “Love Sosa”. DAB will announce the complete lineup for FEST at the Big Reveal on Wednesday, May 7 at 6 p.m.
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Trophy Scars get ambitious on ‘Holy Vacants’ Photo courtesy of MONOTREME RECORDS
The members of New Jersey experimental rockers Trophy Scars, whose conceptual new album "Holy Vacants" is now out on Monotreme Records.
By Parker Asmann Staff Writer
Flying under the radar is generally viewed as a good thing, but when you’ve just released one of the most musically complete and well rounded albums of the year thus far, like Trophy Scars has with their newest LP “Holy Vacants,” it must be heard. The Morristown, New Jersey natives have had quite an interesting ride to get
to the point that they are now. After being signed to Brooklyn-based Death Scene Recording Company in 2005, the band was no longer contractually obligated by 2009 and decided to release all of their new material independently. As one could imagine, despite having complete control over their art and music, the band saw their tours fall apart and releasing their new material turned into a painstakingly prolonged process. This year has painted a different picture
as the notoriously heavy, post-hardcore band is now signed with Monotreme Records, giving them a new contract and a newfound style. Listeners saw hints of the new style with the past two releases by the band, “Darkness, Oh Hell” in 2010, and “Never Born, Never Dead” in 2011. However, nothing could prepare them for the journey that lead man Jerry Jones had constructed with his counterparts for their fourth LP, “Holy Vacants.” High concept material has always been something that the band has been keen on and this LP is no different. Originally a 35-page screenplay written by Jones himself, the band reworked the script into a musically tight, lyrically complex and deliberate album. Although this doesn’t even come close to shedding light on the true craftsmanship of the piece, “Holy Vacants” tells the tale of two lovers who have discovered that the blood of angels contains the fountain of youth, which leads them on a killing spree to drink the blood of those angels to keep themselves young. Conceptually out there, yes, but the album serves as a metaphor for simpler ideas to tackle like the destruction love can cause and the romanticism of youth. Overwhelmed yet? “Extant” gets things started as drummer Brian Ferrara eases listeners into the album with a soft drum beat following the eerie riff that brother, John Ferrara, uses to start the track. More refined than ever, Jones’ voice trickles in much softer than he traditionally is known for. However, track two, “Qeres” starts with a violent guitar riff coupled with Jones’ raspy, booming voice. Throughout the album the cinematic qualities of Jerry Jones’ storytelling abilities are on full display. Although Jones is often who gets noticed, the musicianship of the remaining members is entirely on point and better than ever, never missing a beat and blending beautifully together. Influences of post-hardcore, psychedelic rock and modern blues give the album a truly unique sound that is all their own. Not to mention, the album features some incredibly talented female vocalists, as well as a theatrical horns section comprised of several local musicians which add to the theatricality of the piece. Listeners also see Jones himself put a diverse vocal range on display from his smooth, soft accent to a loud, bluesy growl. Perfectly divided in two, the first half of the album showcases the two lovers at their most successful state, drinking blood and preserving their youth. Not all good
things last, though. “Burning Mirror” hints at the downfall of the two as Jones explains near the end of the track that, “We used to think we were young, but now all we are are wolves. We had it coming, with our eager stomachs, I ruined us both over love.” The track “Hagiophobia” bridges the gap from the lovers’ peak to their demise and “Chicago Typewriter” starts the second act in a new setting with a special guest appearance. As the album progresses the production value can’t be forgotten. In the past, the band sometimes got carried away with the weight of their complexity, leading to a little confusion with the many different voices and instruments being played. With “Holy Vacants,” the band has found a balance that allows them to accurately showcase their complexities without causing the listener to question what is being heard. Near the end, listeners finally reach the trifecta of songs that round out the album with extraordinary precision. “Every City, Vacant” kicks off the descent by explaining the life that the two lovers are now leading as ghosts living in a family’s home. “And in the moment, just for an instance, we fell in love once again.” “Everything Disappearing” follows suit in painting a picture of the hopes and wishes of the lovers that never amounted to much of anything at all as Jones and his female partner sing endearingly, “You are not alone, you’re just lonely sometimes.” “Nyctophobia,” meaning a severe fear of the dark, closes the album in dramatic fashion with the elegant voice of Gabrielle Maya Abramson. The closing line, “You are not alone, you are not alone,” hints at the notion that the passion the two lovers possessed towards preserving their youth has killed them, turned them into ghosts, but also kept them side by side for eternity. Thick and obscure, those words and the final fade out seem to be the only tangible thing listeners can cling to. At times “Holy Vacants” can feel like too much the first time around. A multifaceted storyline with countless undertones and various characters coupled with the beautiful brutality of the music can be intimidating, but I promise it’s worth it. After the second and third listen in its entirety, the themes become more personalized, the faces of the two lovers become your own, and before long the very blood that Jones speaks of will stain your teeth too.
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We did the homework so you don't have to. Check back each week for the scoop on bands you can't miss at Pitchfork and Lollapalooza this year.
By Andrew Morrell Arts & Life Editor
SZA It's amazing what kind of talent you can find just perusing the internet.
We've all heard fairytales about how massive celebrities like Justin Bieber, Soulja Boy, Arctic Monkeys and others were discovered on Myspace or YouTube.While one of those sites is now basically defunct, and the other is filled with cooking vlogs, there still are many outlets for new artists to be heard, one of the most popular being Soundcloud. Neo-soul singer Solana Rowe (SZA) is one of the new generation of internet pseudo-celebrities. Born in St. Louis and raised in Mapleton, New Jersey, SZA combines a number of styles in her unique and varied catalogue of music, much of which can be found online. Prior to being signed to Kendrick Lamar and Co.'s Top Dawg Entertainment label, she selfreleased two EPs on Soundcloud — "Just
SZA" and "See.SZA.Run." With a versatile voice that switches lanes between soulful crooning and laid-back trip-hop riffing, SZA appears poised for greater reknown in the coming months. Working with a wide range of producers, SZA's style runs the gamut from soul or R&B slow jams, to what blogging types might classify as "chillwave," witch house" or any other number of invented subgenres. She takes musical influence from Ella Fitzgerald and Lauryn Hill, but says she was never inspired to become a musician from other musicians. In interviews, SZA has stated that she sees herself as more of an artist in general, taking cues from filmmakers (Spike Lee, Wes Anderson), and even "gymnasts, ice skaters, saxophonists," and anyone who makes art. SZA is a unique talent, and if you can will yourself out of bed for her early set, you'll be glad you did.
SZA Pitchfork Friday Photo courtesy of SZA
Blood Orange Lollapalooza Friday
BLOOD ORANGE Also known by his legal name DevontĂŠ
"Dev" Hynes, Blood Orange is a New Yorkbased producer of trippy, strung-out synth jams that harken back to the days of Studio 54 or the effervescent Chicago house scene of the late '70s and early '80s. Hynes is a big fan of the two-step pulse, which will keep you grooving and getting down in Grant Park whether you like it or not. As a musician, Hynes has popped up all over the place since 2007, when he released his debut "Falling Off the Lavender Bridge," produced by Bright Eyes collaborator Mike Mogis. Another prolific online musician, he has a wealth of EPs and unofficial releases, including an entire album of Green Day covers for some reason. He has worked on the Saturday Night Live film "MacGruber," and also co-written or produced for Brittany Spears and up-andcomer Sky Ferreira. Perhaps his biggest break came from opening for Florence and the Machine.
Blood Orange is one of many bands at Lolla this year that seem to have made the jump from playing Ptichfork last year. It's been a crazy year for Hynes since his performance at Pitchfork, one that has brought on a fair share of both triumph and tragedy. In November of 2013, he appeared on the cover of The Fader magazine, and was tapped to score James Franco's teenage f***-up film "Palo Alto." An otherwise stellar year for Hynes was marred in December, when he announced that his NYC apartment had caught fire and destroyed much of his equipment and records, and even took the life of his dog. Taking it in stride, Blood Orange has been making a name for themselves on the festival circuit, having already played Coachella earlier this year. Hynes' dashing brand of groovy electronica is sure to be a hit under the Lolla sun as well. Be on the lookout for Hynes on more soundtracks and radio playlists for a long time to come.
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RUN THE JEWELS Another addition to the list of acts
that made enough noise at Pitchfork last year to be bumped up to the big leagues this year, Run the Jewels is a relatively new collaboration featuring undergroundturned-somewhat-famous rappers Killer Mike and El-P. Both have their own extensive histories and unique sounds, but their relationship began in earnest when El-P produced Killer Mike's acclaimed album "R.A.P. Music" in 2012. The two artists cultivated what seemed to be a very productive friendship, and in the next year began recording the project that now is getting undivided attention. Their self-titled debut was released almost out of nowhere last spring, available as a free digital download. The album's style is seemingly a bit of clever backlash at the kind of self-congratulating, designer-brand-flaunting rap that has flooded the airwaves in recent years. The duo rhyme over hard-hitting trap beats with inventive, fast-paced flows and a
sharktooth-sharp wit. The conspicuous consumption and ironic braggidocio of the rap artists of today. El-P and Killer Mike talk a big game, but they are both very self-aware and conscientious, and it shows in their music as well as their performances. Last year at Pitchfork, Killer Mike broke into tears between songs, describing his time growing up impoverished in Atlanta, pleading with the crowd to respect everyone, and "talk to your neighbors," in an effort to stem the tide against gang violence. In a city as crime-ridden as Chicago, his words certainly did not fall on deaf ears, and despite their joking demeanor on album, Run the Jewels is about more than that. El-P has plenty of backstory of his own, starting out as a producer for some of the most revered underground hip-hop acts of the early-2000s renaissance in New York City. While you may not have heard of Cannibal Ox, Aesop Rock or Company Flow, if you consider yourself a true hiphop head, you should study up on these groups.
Run The Jewels Lollapalooza Sunday Photo courtesy of ACCLAIMMAG.COM
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Find this and all of our DeJamz playlists on depauliaonline.com and on our spotify account By Andrew Morrell Arts & Life Editor
You've no doubt heard of EDM, that wonderful catchall acronym that has become synonymous with sex, drugs and subwoofers for several years now. While the news media has only recently latched onto the term and encased it in negativity, what you may not know is electronica purists have been distancing themselves from the term for some time now. Around the early '90s, Usenet chatroom users coined the term IDM, or "Intelligent Dance Music," to describe electronica that wasn't entirely fit for pop consumption. Many have decried the pompousness of the moniker, but it still deserves attention. Here are some IDM tracks to know.
1. Aphex Twin - "Acrid Avid Jam Shred" - One of the artists most frequently associated with the IDM label is Richard D. James, who records under several aliases, the most well-known being Aphex Twin. James began making ambient electronic tracks when he was a teenager in the mid-'80s, and over the next two decades released a wide range of material, from spazzed-out acid house to solemn prepared piano compositions. This track is perhaps his most accessible, combining dub stylings with little electro-pop riffs thrown in. Ever the mysterious recluse, James hasn't released any music under the Aphex Twin moniker in thirteen years, yet claims to be sitting on loads of unreleased material. 2. Boards of Canada -
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"Turquoise Hexagon Sun" - Labelmates of Aphex Twin (on the renown Warp Records imprint), Boards of Canada offer a distinctly more stoned vibe than much of the former's catalogue, although theirs is more focused and bends less genre conventions. Consisting of two DJs of Scottish origin (despite their moniker), Boards of Canada are a mainstay of the IDM sound and are still going strong, having just released a new album last year. 3. Autechre - "Nil" - English electronic duo Autechre have been in the game for about as long as their peers Aphex and Boards of Canada have, and similarly create a wide array of electronica. This track, off their 1994 release "Amber," sees them take a stab at clinical ambient droning, the kind that would be easy to fall asleep to
were it not for the sharp snares and unpredictable beats. 4. Flying Lotus - "Do the Astral Plane" - Drawing more from hip-hop turntablism than other artists on this list, Flying Lotus bridges the gap between IDM, rap, jazz fusion and many other genres in his music. Like most of his songs, "Astral Plane" is as dense as a neutron star with lush samples and organic, slightly off-kilter rhythm. Even though the timing of the drums might be off, that doesn't make his tunes any less danceable, and doesn't mean FlyLo can't put on a hell of a show (if you were at his concert at the Metro last year, you know what I'm talking about). 5. Four Tet - "Hands" - Kieran Hebden, known by his stage name Four Tet, strays slightly from the IDM archetype of wonky
ACROSS 1. Sunnybrook of fiction 5. Engine noise 9. Unlikely ballet dancer 12. Foil alternative 13. Gardener's aid 14. Athena's symbol 15. Real estate speculator 17. Leguminous plant 18. Wrecker's service 19. Like rocks in a stream 21. Bright circle? 24. Embassy paper 26. Friend of Francois 27. Au ___ 29. Cantina fare 33. Wrestling win 34. Kingly addresses 36. Court ploy 37. Arresting word 39. Mattress problem 40. Before-long connection 41. Glasgow gal 43. French academy 45. Mythical creature
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drum breaks and spastic synths. Much of his material, including "Hands," features live instrument samples he splices together to create spectral soundscapes. With a wealth of recordings spanning more than a decade, Four Tet is an often overlooked artist who deserves serious recognition for his diverse work. 6. Burial - "Near Dark" - A child of the downtempo and garage electronica that London's underground scene is famous for, Burial expertly moulds a haunting aura around his driving, lo-fi beats. Another one of those anonymous, spotlight-shunning types, Burial allegedly released material for seven years without anyone knowing his real name. Seems fitting for someone who creates some of the creepiest dance music you will ever hear.
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Sports Darrick Wood commits to DePaul By Matt Paras Sports Editor
DePaul picked up its fourth commitment for the 2014-2015 season on April 23 when guard Darrick Wood signed his Letter of Intent. Wood, a 6-foot-5 guard from Washington D.C., played at Hutchinson Community College in Hutchinson, Kansas last season. He averaged 13.6 points per game and 3.7 rebounds per game. He shot 43.1 percent, including 31.7 percent from 3-point range. WeAreDePaul.com first reported the news. “Proud to be apart of the DePaul Blue Demon family!” Wood tweeted April 23. He then tweeted two days later that he signed his Letter of Intent and said, “It’s a good day to be a Blue
Demon.” Wood originally committed to St. John’s in 2012, but decommitted and ended up spending a fifth year of high school at Bridgton Academy in Maine. He then went to Hutchinson, a junior college, this season. Yahoo! ranked Wood a four-star recruit coming out of high school and the 25th best shooting guard in the nation. Wood joins Billy Garrett Jr., Durrell McDonald, RJ Curington and Aaron Simpson in a suddenly crowded backcourt. “Big (shout out) to Darrick Wood for joining our family today,” Garrett tweeted. “(DePaul) fans are in for a pleasant surprise next year.” Meanwhile, DePaul lost out on top-recruit Josh Cunningham. Cunningham, who was ranked 98 in ESPN’s Top 100 high school recruits for 2014, made a surprise visit to DePaul on April 22. He ultimately decided on Bradley University, however.
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A blind eye to racism
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V. Stiviano (left) and Clippers owner Donald Sterling sit courtside at a Clippers game.
COMMENTARY By Olivia Cunningham Contributing Writer
How can Donald Sterling be racist if his girlfriend, V. Stiviano, is black? What Donald Sterling said was really racist, but what about other athletes and their sexual assault scandals? Yeah Donald Sterling said some messed up things, but what about invasion of privacy? I’ve heard all of these questions on the Donald Sterling scandal, in various forms, since the tape’s release on TMZ, and each one of them is used in defense of or to distract from the issue of race. This incident is neither condoning the invasion of privacy nor sexual assault, and it isn’t denying whatever true feelings of love or concern Sterling has or had for Stiviano. This is about color. And it’s absolutely nothing new. From the racist rant, to housing discrimination, to the black girlfriend, to the position of power — history repeats itself. Here’s a quick recap of America’s foundation: white men invaded red land to build a white house with stolen black labor. This power dynamic of white, European men stealing black and brown labor to reach a level of success all due to the very people exploited is tried and true to this very day. Donald Sterling is making money off of mostly black labor. But no black people at the games? No black people in his housing? Sleeping with a black woman but justifying it by claiming she can pass? Doesn’t this strike up any images of a slave plantation? But I guess that’s why people continue to ask the same questions. Much like we cringe at the memory of an embarrassing childhood moment, America not only winces at the memory of the blood necessary for our nation to be founded, but America normally ignores it to the point of erasure. Then, when Donald Sterling is caught with racist rhetoric, America says “How can this possibly be?!” I am black, female, and a black woman — and these three things are the very reasons why I may judge the situation. In discussions of things as dense as race, it takes a person of color to evaluate the situation, because a person of color is the only one who fully understands the situation as both an isolated event and as a lifestyle.
While white people may only see issues of racism when a friend shares a story, or on the news or even just in history books, people of color see racism on the daily basis. We see racism as not just a black or brown face, racial slurs or denial of service, but as a system as old as the nation itself that has been institutionalized and embedded socially to such a degree that it becomes subconscious. Sterling said a lot of crap, but one profound thing he did say was in response to Stiviano’s question of why he thought white Jews were better than black Jews. Sterling said, “It isn’t a question — we don’t evaluate what’s right and wrong, we live in a society.” The new kind of racism, to deny that racism exists, can be seen in the nation’s reaction to this controversy. We don’t question racist actions or remarks. We don’t analyze the context of the racist actions or remarks. We don’t sympathize with the victim(s) of racism. Instead we deny. We deny by bringing up faults of the past and comparing it to the present incident. We deny by blaming the victim and questioning if there was any real offense. We deny by forcing people of color to live in the color-blind world many Americans, of both color and noncolor, believe exists. Sterling gives a pretty great answer for why many Americans would rather believe color-blind illusions when he says, “I don’t want to change the culture because I can’t. It’s too big.” Sterling may be a misogynist, racist slumlord, but he’s reading America’s mindset. Sterling went so far as to tell Stiviano to “adjust to the world.” If a white person says denying black people access to basketball games isn’t racist, then it isn’t racist. Stiviano asks why she should change for a world that “doesn’t do anything for me, and they don’t make me happy?” If people of color continue to feel hurt in a color-blind society, then they shouldn’t have to pretend to live in a color-blind society. To clear up any further confusion - we do not live in a color-blind, post-racial society. Topics like Donald Sterling and racism cannot be discussed through a color-blind lens because these issues, much like any other American issue, are steeped in color.
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Men's tennis takes second in Big East tournament By Matt Paras Sports Editor
Sitting at 2-9 midway through the season, DePaul head coach Matt Brothers and his tennis team were looking at another lost year. Last season, DePaul’s tennis team finished just 6-18. For this season, five of DePaul’s nine losses resulted in shutouts. The Blue Demons needed a drastic turnaround as conference play approached if they wanted to avoid a repeat of 2012-2013. DePaul senior and men’s tennis’ best player Filip Dzanko had seen better times. Just four years ago as a freshman, Dzanko was part of a team that went 18-9. Even in his personal performance, the normally solid Dzanko had slipped. He finished February with a 9-8 record. Then as conference play started, Dzanko changed. The player who had struggled early on returned to peak form, rattling off a seven game win streak. “(Dzanko) really played some of the best tennis that I’ve seen him play in his four years here,” Brothers said. “That really inspires the guys playing below him. Their leader and No.1 player
is going to get a win and lets the other guys relax. When other guys positions are playing their positions well, that’s when you’re playing your best.” Dzanko’s turnaround was the spark the tennis team needed. The Blue Demons went on fivegame win steak and wound up going 9-5 to finish the season, 1114 overall. More importantly — and not surprising to Brothers — the team made a strong run in the Big East tournament. DePaul upset a strong Marquette team in the semifinals before placing second in the Big East tournament, losing 4-1 to St. John’s April 27. “We were an extremely talented team,” Brothers said. “I knew we had the talent to be a top-50 team. The guys just bought in that you had to put the work in to get there. “I know the guys weren’t happy to just get to the finals,” he said. “It was bittersweet at the end. It was nice to finish on a good note, but it was our goal to win it all. I’m pleased with the outcome.” On the first day of the three days at the Big East tournament in New York, the third-seeded Blue Demons got off to a strong
start by sweeping six-seeded Georgetown. They moved on, leading them to a rematch with Marquette. In the first meeting, DePaul lost April 12 in a 4-3 heartbreaking loss. With the loss still fresh on their minds, Dzanko said that they were focused on getting revenge. Dzanko set the tone and won his personal match 6-3, 6-3 in a dominant performance. “I thought it was going to be a much harder match,” Dzanko said. “I played very, very well. I didn’t expect that.” DePaul and Marquette, however, would again come down to the wire. Sophomore Kyle Johnson edged out Gleb Sklyr in a three-set match. Johnson took the first set, 6-4, and Sklyr won the second, 7-6. Johnson prevailed in the third-set, winning 6-2. In the final, St. John’s comfortably earned the championship with a 4-1 win. David Vieyra was the lone winner, beating Lucas Hejhal, 6-3 and 6-2. Dzanko’s final match would be interrupted when St. John’s Erick Reyes defeated Sten Leusink. Dzanko, who took the first set 6-3 and was losing 5-3 in the second
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DePaul senior Filip Dzanko finished the season 26-10, including going 13-2 in his last 15 games. set, finished his season at 26-10. The senior closed the season on a 13-2 run. “I know we’re going to miss
Filip,” Brothers said. “He’s been a great guy for the program and a great guy off the court. He’ll be a tough one to replace.”
MELVIN, continued from back page compete at the next level. “I played really well for the time I was there,” he said. There were plenty of adjustments Melvin had to make. From a personal standpoint, Melvin missed the birth of his first child and was away from his family and former teammates. On the court, the pace of the D-League is a lot different. Melvin said that the spacing of the game caused for more isolation opportunities and the amount of set plays took time getting used to. “It was very tough at first,” Melvin said. “When I got to the D-League, it was very difficult. The guys and the coaches, though, were the biggest help … just moving on with my life and starting a new chapter was a frightening time. I just had to get used to it.” Melvin found his way. In his professional debut against Fort Wayne, Melvin scored 10 points in 12 minutes of action. That performance led to an increase in minutes. Three games later, Melvin would have the best of performance of his D-League stint. He logged 35 minutes off the bench and had a double-double, scoring 18 points and grabbing 10 rebounds in a losing performance against Maine. He also had four assists. It would solidify Melvin’s new role on the team as the sixth man, coming off the bench to provide useful minutes and energy. “I thought I could play at the next level just based off that game,” Melvin said. “I played my role. I rebounded, ran the floor, scored in transition and shot the ball outside. I did it all against some good competition.” The BayHakws went 3-7 with Melvin on the team. Now with his stint in the D-League over, Melvin will shift his eyes towards the NBA draft. The 6-foot8 forward isn’t sure if he’ll get drafted. Sites like DraftExpress.com and ESPN’s
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DePaul junior Patricia Vargas and senior Kelsey Lawson pose with Big East commissioner Val Ackerman and the Big East Championship trophy in New York.
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Cleveland Melvin averaged 11.2 points and 4.1 rebounds in 21 minutes per game for the Erie BayHawks. Melvin was no longer enrolled at DePaul Feb. 10.
Chad Ford don’t have him being selected. It doesn't help that this upcoming draft class is the best it has been in a decade. Before the 2013-2014 season, DraftExpress’ Matt Kamalsky told The DePaulia that Melvin would have to improve on his ability to play as a stretchfour, a power-forward who can spread the floor and shoot from the outside, to be drafted. Melvin played more of this role with the Blue Demons this season and with the BayHawks. Melvin said he has to improve his ball-handling skills and his consistency with his shot. He also mentioned that he has to be more aggressive to play in the NBA. “I’m just ready to entertain anything, stay focused and improve on my game,” Melvin said. “I definitely feel like I’m more comfortable now (due to the D-League). It’s a different experience than college.”
BIG EAST, continued from back page great regular season, and we reached all of our goals,” head coach Mark Ardizzone said. “But what has really impressed me the past few days is that they all still want more.” DePaul will have the opportunity to earn more out of this season May 8 when they take on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the first round of the NCAA tournament. The Irish and DePaul are no strangers, having been conference opponents up until this year when Notre Dame switched to the ACC. “We know what the team can do, and we have notes on what every player can do,” Ardizzone said. “It’ll be an interesting battle.” Ardizzone added neither team lost many players after last season. The bottom players may be a little different, but the top players seemed to have remained the same. There may be different lineup positions from last year when Notre Dame beat the Blue Demons 4-3 in the semifinals of the Big East tournament, but Ardizzone is confident that they know what to expect from Notre Dame.
“It’s all going to come down to who executes better that day,” he said. Fargas believes the familiarity with playing against Notre Dame will help them in the first round game. “I think it’s an advantage that we’ve played them so many times,” Fargas said. “We can do it, we just have to get it done.” The first round will take place in Evanston on the home courts of the Northwestern Wildcats, not too far out from DePaul’s campus. After not having many home matches this year, Fargas is excited to play the big match in Chicago. “Normally, we don’t have the chance to get people to come to our matches because we only have two home matches or so per season,” Fargas said. “Playing in Chicago will give us the chance to have a lot of fans come out to support us, which is going to be super nice.” The Blue Demons practiced at the Northwestern courts this fall and have played a couple of tournaments there this year, leading to what Ardizzone says is a familiarity about the complex. “It’s going to be very familiar to us, but Notre Dame will have that feeling too since they play there all the time,” he said.
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Women's soccer work to follow up on successful 2013 By Ben Gartland Asst. Sports Editor
DePaul women’s soccer is busy this offseason preparing to come out strong in 2014 after reaching the NCAA tournament in 2013. The team lost to Indiana in the first round in a frustrating 1-0 loss, but junior defender Rachel Pittman is ready to take that experience from the tournament and put it to use next season. “I think it’s taking our experience from reaching the NCAA and becoming a team that is now comfortable on the ball and comfortable with ourselves rather than being the underdogs,” Pittman said. “We now believe that we’re up there with everybody else.” The Blue Demons are currently in the midst of their spring training, working on individual training within their units. The defenders are working with some of the midfielders and the forwards are working with the other midfielders to work on positioning and shooting skills,
Pittman said. The team will then come together for spring games, playing against area college teams like Northwestern. They also played a match against National Women’s Soccer League team the Chicago Red Stars, a team that features several international players for the United States and Canada. “We have a spring game, then we look at the tape and we determine what we need to get better at,” Nina Kodros, a junior defender, said. “I feel like the team is looking great.” DePaul recently had a match with Northwestern in which they won 3-1, an offensive performance that, Kodros said, is a turnaround from the defensive style of play that the Blue Demons used in their 2013 campaign. Heading into the summer, the Blue Demons will work with their own clubs or they will play with other top-level college athletes, such as Pittman and Elise Wyatt. The two will be playing for the Sounders Women, an affiliate of Major
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Rachel Pittman will be playing for the Sounders Women this off-season. League Soccer club Seattle Sounders FC. They will play in the W-League, a developmental league that is a part of the United Soccer League.
“It’s really good experience for us because we’re playing with most of the top players around America,” Pittman said. “It’s going to be really fun.” It will be a contrast for Pittman, who is used to having to train on her own during the summer since her home in Bristol, England has leagues that are usually on break during the summer. “It’s going to be so beneficial,” she said. “I feel like I don’t start to play my best until the Big East games start, which is not good enough, so I’m excited to be match fit and match ready as soon as preseason starts.” As for other players, most will be playing on club teams around the nation so that they continue to stay match fit throughout the summer. “I’ll be playing for a team in Libertyville, Ill. and then we have our own conditioning that we have to do on the side,” Kodros said. “It’s not like we’re building fitness over the summer but, rather, maintaining it from the spring and the winter.”
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A familiar face: sibling athletes common at DePaul By Shannon Marks Contributing Writer
Spending hours together on and off the field, training together and competing together can make teammates feel like family, but for some, their teammates really are their family. This year, both softball and track & field teams are host to siblings competing together in the same sport. For DePaul softball players Ali, 20, and 21-year-old Gena Lenti, playing together on a team is nothing new, the two have been involved in the same sports since grade school. “Our mom was the one who got us into softball,” sophomore Gena Lenti said. “She coached us all the way until we were 14, and then our dad started coaching us.” With a former DePaul softball player and DePaul Softball Head Coach as parents, the sport has always been a family affair. “We were always on the same team growing up, which made it really easy for our parents to be there for our games,” junior Ali Lenti said. Despite consistently competing on the same team, the two sisters have always been competitive with each other," Gena Lenti said. “It definitely makes us push each other to work hard,” Gena Lenti said. “We even compete against each other in practice.” According to Ali Lenti though, their role as teammates has never interfered with their relationship as sisters. “At the end of the day, we leave it all on the field. We’re each other’s biggest fan,” Ali Lenti said. “It’s really nice to have your best friend on the team to talk to and practice with.” With the team’s successful 39-9 season underway, the Lenti sisters are headed to the Big East Championship this Friday. “It’s always better winning
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DePaul women's tennis celebrates as they earned their first Big East championship.
Women's tennis wins Big East Championship By Ben Gartland Asst. Sports Editor Photos courtesy of DEPAUL ATHLETICS
TOP: DePaul junior Ali Lenti (left) and sophomore Gena Lenti pose with their dad and head coach Eugene Lenti. RIGHT: Matt Babicz (top) and Anthony Babicz (bottom) go back to throw a shotput. together,” Gena Lenti said. For brothers Matt, 21, and Anthony Babicz, 23, who compete against each other in shot put, though, winning together isn’t always an option. The two brothers go head-tohead in invidiual events often. “It’s an individual sport, so everyone’s trying to do their best,” Anthony Babicz said, “but we always want each other to do their best.” At this year’s conference meet, Matt placed first in the event, with Anthony coming in second place. “It was fun both coming in on top and to take over early on in new conference,” Anthony Babicz said Being brothers, Anthony Babicz said, has been to their advantage when preparing for meets. “I think it’s an advantage that we’re siblings,” Babicz said. “We know what tactics to use on each
other because we know each other so well, we know how the other works, and we know how to coach them up.” While being related has influenced their roles as teammates, their dynamic as competitors has also had its effect on their relationship as brothers. “We’ve gotten a lot closer as brothers since we’ve been on the same team,” Anthony Babicz said. “It’s nice to see each other excel, and it’s been a pleasure and privilege to get to know (Matt) a lot better.” Matt Babicz recently placed eighth at the Drake Relays in Des Moines, Iowa before heading to the Mens’ Big East Outdoor Championships next weekend in Philidelphia. “It’s an honor to be on the same team as (Matt) and having him there has helped me out tremendously,” Anthony Babicz said. “It’s always nice to be around siblings. He’s my idol.”
Cleveland Melvin speaks about D-League By Matt Paras Sports Editor
After former DePaul forward Cleveland Melvin was no longer enrolled at DePaul, his future was uncertain. Melvin was suspended indefinitely Jan. 25 for violation of an unspecified team rule. On Feb. 10, DePaul announced that Melvin would not be returning to the university. While the details around Melvin’s departure still remain fuzzy, Melvin’s life moved forward. Nearly a month later, Melvin got an opportunity to play professional basketball — being claimed by the Erie BayHawks of the NBA’s Development-League (D-League) March 6. “I really enjoyed the experience of playing in the D-League,” Melvin said. “The competition was a lot better than what I was
facing in college. Guys on my team helped me out as soon as I got there to get me to the next level.” Melvin hired Bill McCandless and Daniel Curtin as his agents to secure a chance to play in the D-League. Melvin joined the BayHawks, a New York Knicks affiliated team, as he replaced guard Chris Smith, the brother of Knicks guard JR Smith. The BayHawks were 13-28 when Melvin joined the team. Melvin appeared in 10 games. He averaged 21 minutes a game, averaging 11.2 points per game and 4.1 rebounds per game. “My expectations were to go in there and prove I could compete at the next level against anybody,” Melvin said. “I’ve always had the heart since I was young. I came in there, trying to work on my game and prove I could
A weekend in Flushing Meadows, New York, was important for the DePaul women’s tennis team. It was important because, despite their 19-3 record in the 2014 regular season, they were still down in the rankings. They needed to win the Big East Tournament to ensure them a spot in the 2014 NCAA Tournament. Three days later, the Blue Demons were conference champions after beating Villanova, St. John’s and then finally Xavier in the championship. They were headed to the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2010, and Patricia Fargas was named Big East Tournament Most Outstanding player. “Hard work pays off,” Fargas said. “All season long, we’ve been working so hard and going away for tournaments so many times, and at the end to get this trophy was kind of a relief, like, ‘I made it.’” Fargas went 3-0 each in singles and doubles play during the tournament, helping set up the tournament victory for the Blue Demons. The award has not been the only accomplishment by the Blue Demons this season. Earlier this year, senior Kelsey Lawson earned her 100th win, becoming only the third DePaul women’s tennis player to reach that accomplishment. Sophomore Ana Vladutu was announced as the first ever DePaul player to be invited to play in the NCAA Singles tournament. “The Big East Tournament capped off a
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