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DePaul purchases Children’s Memorial Hospital building By PAIGE WAGENKNECHT News Editor
The $30 million man CHUCK BERMAN | MCT Campus In this photo taken Jan. 12, 2000, Richard Driehaus, chairman, CEO and CIO of Driehaus Capital Management, Inc. sits in his Victorian office in Chicago. Driehaus recently donated $30 million to DePaul’s University’s business school, making it the largest sum of money ever donated to DePaul.
Alumni gives record donation to business school By DYLAN McHUGH Contributing Writer DePaul University welcomed the largest donation in DePaul history on Feb. 15: A $30 million contribution to the College of Commerce from Chicago businessman and philanthropist Richard Driehaus. In an email sent to members of the
DePaul community, DePaul University president Rev. Dennis Holtschneider said the funding will directly impact faculty support in the College of Commerce, which will be renamed the Richard H. Driehaus College of Business. “There is no name more appropriate for our renowned school of business than that of an investment pioneer and philanthropist, a first-generation student who came to DePaul and exemplifies success and commitment to community,” Holtschneider said in the email. “We anticipate that Richard’s appreciation for and confidence in DePaul will be repaid in accomplishment and impact by future generations of Driehaus alumni.” The Kellstadt Graduate School of Business,
however, will keep its name. Driehaus previously donated $3.45 million to DePaul in 2002 and also donated money to create the Driehaus Center for International Business in 1993. He is also the chief investment officer of Driehaus Capital Management, which oversees more than $7 billion. The College of Commerce named Driehaus the “Financial Executive of the Year” in 2000 and presented Driehaus with an honorary doctorate degree in 2002. He has also donated to the University of Notre Dame, renovated museums, and provided grants through the Richard H.
DePaul will expand the Lincoln Park campus after Children’s Memorial Hospital moves to a new location, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, which opens June 9, 2012, at 225 E. Chicago Ave. The university announced last week that it purchased the hospital’s threestory building located at 759 W. Belden Ave., on the southeast corner of Belden Ave. and Halsted St. The building currently contains administrative offices for the hospital. Plans for the building’s use for DePaul are expected to include academic use, but other options are currently being considered. “It’s almost certainly going to be an academic building and we are looking into the possibility of making the new home for the College of Education,” Executive Vice President Bob Kozoman said. “We are in the preliminary stages of working through how that might be configured to serve them well. It will certainly see a quantity of faculty offices and administrative space and some quantity of classrooms.” Kozoman said Children’s Memorial reached out to university president Rev. Dennis Holtschneider, C.M. (during late fall, early winter) and asked if the university would be interested in See HOSPITAL, page 9
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Quirk calendar cuts in to spring break By DAVID WEBBER Contributing Writer If you are the type of person who wishes weekends were five days long and classes occurred only two days a week, imagine what it’s like having the shortest spring break of your life. That’s what some DePaul students face as March rapidly approaches and the weather gets warmer. In a rare calendar twist, the last day of final exams is Monday, March 19, meaning that spring break starts in the middle of the
week on a Tuesday. For many students, this creates a big problem. Having a final on a Monday means that the previous weekend, which could have been part of spring break, is instead a weekend of late-night studying. Students who live outside of Chicago and need to fly home face extra adversity. Not only will they have to pack and prepare to leave during finals, they will have to debate whether or not it’s even rational to go home for such a short period of time, especially with Easter break right around the corner. “I’m not even going home for break,”
said sophomore Christophe Generous, who is from Great Falls, Virginia. “The break is too short. There’s basically no reason to go all the way back to Virginia if there’s no time to enjoy it.” Kelly Johnson is the associate vice president of Academic Affairs and is part of the board that sets the academic calendar each year. She explained that the shortened break is an unavoidable inconvenience. “Our academic calendar is, for the most part, pretty routine. The only time there is a change is when See SPRING BREAK, page 5
BRIANNA KELLY | The DePaulia DePaul purchased the Children’s Memorial Hospital’s 759 W. Belden Ave. three-story building. Children’s Memorial Hospital will move to Streeterville in June.
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The renovation of the John T. Richardson Library is already underway, and the next phase is set to begin July 1, 2013. The majority of the changes for phase two will take place on the first floor of the library. The original timeline for the renovation slated the second phase to begin in June of 2012. However, according to Terry Taylor, associate director for research and information services, there has been a reallocation of university funds due to a problem with data security in DePaul’s information systems. Fr. Dennis Holtschneider, president of DePaul University, maintained that despite the reallocation, there is no delay in the renovation plans. “The library project has always been a four-stage renovation project that would be funded and completed as the university found extra funds at the end of any given year,” he said. Although the library will have to wait another year to make headway on the first floor renovation, the library administration is pleased with the decision to begin the second phase next year.
“[The decision] afforded us more time to make sure we planned for everything we’re putting in [the library],” Taylor said. Upon completion of the second phase, the first floor of the library will be converted into an “Information Commons.” According to Jim Galbraith, associate director for collections and scholarly resources, the first floor will become a more open area with an emphasis on space for group study. There will also be a state of the art classroom for library instruction. “What’s hard to see is how much space there is on the first floor,” Taylor said. Once the front desk on the first floor is gone, there will be room for even more services for students. Taylor said one area of the floor will be dedicated to “quick stop” printing. These printing stations will be for students who are only using the library’s computers for printing, so they won’t disturb the students who are using them to study for long periods of time. In addition, the first floor will be the home of a new coffee cart and café-like seating. This will be another area for students to eat and work on group projects. With a new library will also come new technology. Taylor said there are plans to See LIBRARY, page 4
“DONATION” continued from cover Driehaus Foundation. A South Side native, Driehaus earned both his undergraduate business degree and MBA from DePaul in 1965 and 1970, respectively. In a news release about the donation, Driehaus reflected on his favorite professors at DePaul during his education, naming Eugene Muldoon, Frederick Miller and William Hayes. Joel Whalen, director of the Curriculum Sales Leadership Program and an associate professor at DePaul, said that he was “proud and delighted” when he first heard about the donation and that it increases DePaul’s credibility and prestige. “$30 million is a tremendous vote of confidence from a great financier,” Whalen said, “His contributions are nothing short of extraordinary. He truly is a great man.” Whalen described Driehaus as someone with great intelligence and a boyish warmth that makes him easy to speak with. “Because of who he is, I’m going to say I work at the [Richard H.] Driehaus College of Business with pride,”
Whalen said, “If you forecast the future, it looks very bright.” Whalen also anticipated many ceremonies and commemorations for Driehaus, adding that the donation is “a drum we’re going to be beating for a while.” Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel also praised Driehaus in a news release about the donation. “It’s clear that the education Richard received at DePaul helped make him into the leader and citizen he is today,” Emanuel said, “His generous donation ensures that many more students can learn from the best minds in business at one of Chicago’s great universities.” The donation surpasses the $250 million goal in DePaul’s “Many Dreams, One Mission” fundraising campaign, but in an email Holtschneider said that the campaign must continue through 2014 to “build resources in key strategic areas.” Previously, DePaul’s largest donation was a $10 million gift from an anonymous alumnus and his wife in Nov. 2011.
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The original plan for the John T. Richardson Library renovations slated the second phase to begin June of 2012. After a reallocation of funding, the phase will begin in 2013.
THE DEPAULIA TALKS TO THE MAN BEHIND THE MONEY: RICHARD H. DRIEHAUS By Dylan McHugh The DePaulia: What compelled you to donate? Richard H. Driehaus: I made this commitment because I recognized a singular, generational opportunity to move the business school at DePaul to the next level of excellence. Now the university will be able to make great qualitative leaps in its faculty, programs and rankings. In the next few years, where do you hope the Richard H. Driehaus College of Business will be? I perceive a need for business schools to focus on a global, applied business education and have a sense that DePaul can be a leader in this regard. What is your ultimate goal with your donation? The money will be directed to support of faculty positions. Through this gift, DePaul will assure its ability to invest in the very best scholars and teachers. This investment will
directly impact teaching and student learning at DePaul. What is your fondest memory of attending DePaul University? Many of my fond memories are based on the outstanding finance education I received at DePaul, and the great teachers I had. My favorite professors included Eugene Muldoon, who made finance fascinating. He would not only explain the fundamentals and principles of finance but regaled us with legendary stories of successful market speculators of the past and the great fortunes they made. This included individuals such as Jay Gould, Jesse Livermore and Daniel Drew. Frederick Miller, a conservative free market thinker, taught theories of the noted Austrian economists von Hayek and Schumpeter. He encouraged us to think about financial theories regarding liquidity and depth of markets. William Hayes, who focused on international finance, taught about comparative advantage
and currency trading. It was for this professor I wrote my thesis on the origin of the new theory of investment based on accelerating earnings growth. I also fondly remember my fraternity, Tau Sigma. It was a good foundation for new friendships and social camaraderie. Do you see Chicago becoming the next big business center? I hope so. Raising the bar at DePaul’s school of business will benefit so many talented students, who will then go on to enrich the business sector of Chicago and beyond. Where do you hope to continue your philanthropy? I will continue to give to education, arts, good government organizations and the other fields I've always supported. I also intend to concentrate more on classical architecture, landscape design and urban planning.
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Contraception mandate receives mixed reviews By ELIZABETH SCHUETZ Managing Editor
The Obama administration’s mandate for employers to cover birth control has sparked recent debate as tensions between church and state seem to rise. The healthcare reform required that all religious based institutions cover their workers’ preventative services, including contraception. The policy was then tweaked so that contraceptives remain available and free, but with the cost absorbed by the employer’s insurance company, not the employer itself. While many have praised the president’s provision, there are still many unsatisfied with the controversial compromise. Many religious organizations including the Catholic Health Association, which represents 600 hospitals and 1,400 health care facilities plus Catholic Charities, are in support of the compromise as it protects religious freedom of Catholic institutions. While there are self-insured institutions to still consider, these organizations are confident that the details will be worked out appropriately, as the Obama administration has made it an immediate priority. A CBS News/New York Times poll released Wednesday also suggests that most Americans, including Catholics, support the Obama administration’s original birth control mandate. Sixty-one percent said they back federally ordered contraception coverage for employers with religious affiliations, while 31 percent are opposed. As the majority are in approval of the mandate, there are still many who do not see a significant change. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops stated in a Bulletin Insert released Friday, Feb. 10, “Under the proposed 'accommodation,' if an employee of these religious institutions wants coverage of contraception or sterilization directly from the insurer, the objecting employer is still forced to pay for it as a part of the employer’s insurance plan. Since there is no other source, the funds to pay for that coverage must come from the premiums of the employer and fellow employees, even those who object in conscience. “ President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, New York Archbishop Timothy Dolan said in a Feb. 10 press release, “Friday’s announcement that the federal government seems to have softened the mandates, and is open to working with us in further progress, is a welcome first step. We must study it carefully. However, we cannot let up in our concern for the protection of religious freedom and the reverence for conscience which are at the heart of American values.”
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The site of DePaul's new Theatre School is located at the southwest corner of Fullerton and Racine Ave.
Theatre School construction on track to meet budget, timeline By LYNSEY HART Senior Writer
The construction of the new Theatre School is on budget and on track to meet its July 8, 2013, completion date, according to VP of Facilities Operations at DePaul, Bob Janis. The goal is to finish the school as much as a month sooner; however, it is still early and Janis is wary about being too confident at the moment. “We have a long road ahead of us and many seasons left to work through,” Janis said. “Including another whole winter.” Opposed to the 25-month schedule given to the Theatre School, the new Arts & Letters building took only 16 months start-to-finish, including initial demolition. Janis explained that this is because of the much more complicated structure of the Theatre building. Given the variety of performance spaces and teaching spaces, the infrastructure is significantly more complicated to engineer and construct than a basic classroom building. Of course, the
need for such rooms outweighs the extra construction time it entails. Back in June 2011 during the groundbreaking, DePaul President Rev. Dennis Holtschneider proudly stated, “These facilities represent history in the making. For the first time, [the Theatre School] will be housed in facilities that are specifically designed to serve the work and artistry of our students, faculty and staff.” The program will keep the Merle Reskin Theatre downtown and will be getting a thrust stage (imagine a shorter, fatter runway) along with a flexible stage and a black box theater. “We’re very, very excited,” said production coordinator and 2011 DePaul alum Alexis Links. Currently, the theatre program offers classes on the separate audience-interaction techniques that comes with different stage configurations; however, when the building is complete students will have an oncampus location to practice what they’re taught. “Students will be able to live-out the lessons,” Links said. Megan Henricks, a second-year
acting major, agreed with Links’ excitement. “It’s important for us to have the experience working on different stages,” she said. By moving to the southwest corner of Fullerton Avenue and Racine Avenue, the Theatre program hopes to gain visibility and become more connected with the rest of the school. Sean Wiberg, a second-year acting student, mentioned that it will be nice to have more productions on the Lincoln Park campus where “hopefully we’ll get more people to come to shows.” At the moment there are around 30 productions a year held at the Merle Reskin, the current Theatre building and The Green Room Studio in Ukrainian Village. Aside from the commute, the different facilities make it somewhat difficult for the public to know exactly where to buy tickets. The new building will have a box office almost directly within the allglass main entrance, making the nationally-ranked Theatre School much more visible and accessible to DePaul students as well as the general public.
“LIBRARY” continued from page 3 build a Scholars Lab, which will include computers with specialized software, math programs and GIS. Along with the theme of group study on the first floor, a new learning technology called the “puck” will also be implemented. This device allows up to four people with laptops to plug into the “puck” and designate one laptop to be shown on a larger screen. With all the new study space and technology, there will be less room for current library materials. Galbraith maintained that no books will be pulled from the shelves, but most of the
periodicals will be put in off-site storage. If students need access to these materials, they can put in a request and have them sent to the library in one business day or scanned by library staff and sent to them in PDF format. Periodicals from the past ten years will remain in the library. Because the second phase won’t begin until summer 2013, the library staff is working on other projects to provide more and better services to students in the meantime. This includes an accumulation of new print books as well as e-books, Galbraith said.
“We can try some new things—even graphic novels, new reading sections,” Galbraith said. Both the Richardson Library and DePaul’s loop campus library recently put together a reading section called “Unwind the Mind” that is host to books for pleasure reading. From the 85 books for this section between both libraries, only 12 remain on the shelves, Taylor said. Some of these new projects might not have come to fruition if the second phase of the renovation was to start this coming summer, as scheduled. “We were not upset to find out it was
delayed,” Galbraith said. With the second phase due to start in 2013, all four phases should be completed by the end of summer 2015. A new floor will be renovated each consecutive summer, and each phase is set to be complete before the following academic year begins. The goal of the Richardson Library renovation is to encourage everybody to use the resources it offers. “We want to be able to offer space for everybody,” Galbraith said.
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“SPRING BREAK” continued from cover there is a natural shift in the days of the year. The abbreviated break stems from the fact that New Year’s Day was on a Sunday.” The university policy states that DePaul must be open for operations at least one full day before students return to school. This year, that day was the Monday after New Year’s, which means that the university essentially had to make up a day since school started on a Tuesday. “This happens every six years, so there’s really nothing we can do about it. We are required to have 10 full weeks of instruction and one full week of final exams,” Johnson said. While it is assumed that changing the date of a final exam is against the rules for teachers, that assumption is not necessarily true. Switching up the date for the entire class is frowned upon by the administration, but teachers are expected to acquiesce to individual student needs whenever they come up. “We make every effort to approach our students’ needs,” Johnson said. The shortened break is an inevitable scheduling quirk, but students and teachers still feel like the university should find some way to allow students more break time. “I know there’s nothing they can do about it, but it’s really unfortunate to see the students lose out on time where they could be relaxing. They deserve a bigger break,” psychology professor Suzanne Bell said. Sophomore Zachary Kondratenko said that his exam problem was pretty much resolved. “I did have a final on the 19th, but my professor brought it up and we had a class vote and we moved it,” he said. Class votes, though, aren’t looked at favorably by the administration. The focus should be on the problems of individual students. “The date of my final is annoying because I wanted to go to Colorado with my family that weekend. Luckily, I talked to my teacher and he’s letting me take it Friday,” said junior Rachel Haveman. The schedule is strange, but there’s nothing the administration can do about it. So if you have a problem with taking your final Monday, March 19, talk to your teacher. You might be able to give yourself an extra weekend to relax. LAURA COLLINS| The DePaulia
Student loans go on long after graduation By JOHN DICKOW Contributing Writer Student loan debt is gradually presenting itself as the next big financial hurdle nationwide. The average debt students faced from loans exceeded $25,000 in 2010, the highest yet, according to the Project of Student Debt in Oakland. In a report by the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, a quarter of the attorneys said the number of student loan clients has increased 50 - 100 percent. Students in financial need depend on either federal or private loans to pay for their degree. Federal loans include subsidized and unsubsidized loans. Many students will opt for the unsubsidized federal loan for
its lower rate. However, obstacles are making the process harder on students. “You need to have very good credit to get a good rate,” said Mirna Valenzuela, a financial aid counselor at DePaul University. “Students have to shop around.” While federal loans are the preferred method, undergraduate students cannot rely on them for all their financial aid. “Federal government only allows you to borrow so much as an undergraduate,” said Valenzuela, who explained that undergraduates are limited to $5,000-$12,000 in federal loans. Many undergraduate students must apply for private loans, which have a greater interest rate and often require cosigners. Parents are commonly the cosigners to private loans, but parents prefer the loans be on
the student's account, so that the debt is not shared, according to Valenzuela. Stef Gray, 23, a recent college graduate on the East Coast, began a petition against private loan distributor Sally Mae after being required to pay a $300 fee for needing to delay her payments because she was unemployed, a process called forbearance. On top of that, she pays a 9.75 percent interest rate because she did not have someone to cosign her loan. “As an unemployed person desperately looking for work, I need every extra dollar I have to pay for rent, electricity and groceries,” Gray said on her petition website. “But Sallie Mae is preying on people like me and cashing in on the fact that we need more time to find work before we can repay our student
loans.” Gray said that none of the fees went to paying her loan down and her debt continues to grow by approximately $1,200. Students and staff at DePaul are looking for answers to the situation, but students argue that they need the loans to earn a higher degree to get them the job they will need to pay off their loans. “I assume that I will deal with them for the next 20-30 years. However, I think it's worth it because I had no other options,” said Kelson Fagan, a graduate student at DePaul. “I moved to a new city for school, had no job and even now I can only work part time so I can focus on school.” DePaul University offers some guidance to students who are completing their degrees and nearing the repayment stage of
their loans. “Every time a student completes their degree, we send out information on exit counseling,” said Karen LeVeque, director of Financial and Student Services at DePaul. LeVeque urges students to look at DePaul's Financial Fitness Program, a free service to students that provides money management workshops, one-on-one financial counseling and online resources for making financial choices after college. On a national scale, President Obama proposed a $10 billion increase in campus-based funds that are aimed to support more financial aid for students. He is also proposing greater aid to colleges that can keep tuition down.
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Mixed reactions about the possibility of a McDonald's delivery By NADVIA DAVIS Contributing Writer For many Americans, we never thought we would see the day when a Big Mac and fries could be delivered to your house. Now the idea of fast food delivery is being considered, but not solidified by some McDonald’s restaurants in America. Nayeli Ocampo, a McDonald’s employee on Central Avenue and Grand in Chicago stated, “Americans won't have to move around, they would just have to stay at home and sit down,” after hearing about other fast food chains adding a delivery service to their brand. Burger King recently tested some home delivery options earlier this year, but now there is some question as to whether McDonald’s and other chains will follow suit. The delivery service idea combined with America's obesity level could mean continued unhealthy eating habits. “Right now, the idea of McDonald’s restaurants starting a delivery service is not going to happen,” said Danya Proud, director of communication in media services for the McDonald’s Cooperation in Oakbrook, Illinois. Proud believes meeting consumer demands is the main concern and that doesn't include a delivery service at this time.
“Currently, only two out of the 14,000 McDonald’s restaurants in the United States offer delivery and they are in Manhattan, New York; and they only deliver to select businesses,” Proud said. McDonald’s is the leading fast food chain in America and customers have mixed feelings knowing that processed foods could potentially be delivered to their homes. Just the mere thought of McDonald’s delivering makes some people cringe with negative reactions. However, not everyone is opposed to the fast food delivery idea. “Bring on the Whoppers,” DePaul student Sean McDonough said. “Think of it this way, the McDonald’s delivery service can be a good idea because it would add to the convenience of fast food,” he said. Needless to say, the general consensus is that the delivery idea would make Americans look even lazier. “Adding a delivery service would undoubtedly add to the obesity level in America,” said former McDonald’s employee Abraham Gomez. In addition to the obesity level, Ocampo pointed out that the delivery service would help “avoid having too many people in one place,” referring to the rush of people in the McDonald’s restaurants. Although fast food delivery has not gotten such positive reviews in America,
McDonald's delivery service is booming in the Asia/Pacific, Middle East and Africa divisions. According to writer Julie Jargon of the Wall Street Journal, in her article “Asia delivers for McDonalds,” “Fast food delivery accounts for more than a fifth of the company's revenue and showed same-store sales growth of 8.1 percent in November 2011. McDonald’s is planning to add delivery service to many of the new restaurants it builds internationally. Already, 1,500 restaurants out of the division's 8,800 in 15 countries offer delivery, and it plans to build more than 650 new restaurants next year, with up to 250 of those in China alone.” Jargon noted that in some countries, such as China, customers pay a flat fee of seven Yuan, or just over $1, for delivery. As if McDonald’s delivery is not enough, chains like KFC are relying on delivery to help broaden the reach of its brand. KFC is opening approximately 450 new restaurants in China per year. “The majority of McDonald's delivery orders are still phoned in, but the company has started offering Web-based ordering in Singapore and Turkey,” said Jargon. According to the article, “Online orders now account for about 40 percent of the delivery orders for both McDonald’s and KFC in China.” “Instead of focusing on the delivery service idea, people need to redirect their attention to overall McDonald’s brand at hand,” Proud said. Proud said that the brand entails whether "McDonald’s restaurants open
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earlier or later, restaurants staying open 24 hours, the right mix of menu items and great customer service.” And even though the delivery service idea is being tabled, it doesn’t hurt to think about delivery as a hypothetical situation. Not only would a delivery service add to America’s obesity problem, but customers who order McDonald’s delivery will have to think about these factors: •The minimum number of burgers or dollar limit on one’s purchases •Cold fries/soggy burger buns •How late in the night the delivery service runs • Tips for the driver Now that it’s 2012, new changes or ideas are bound to take place. One thing is for sure, the McDonald’s chain will not be starting a delivery service any time soon, but this does not mean that other popular chains and restaurants in the U.S. like Chipotle and Chik-Fil-A have not pondered the idea of a delivery service. “Ohhhh… Culver’s is one of my favorite restaurants that I believe would benefit from a delivery service,” said Ocampo.
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Students spend quarter at Skokie's Magazine Museum By HALEY BEMILLER Senior Writer Senior entrepreneurial students are getting hands-on business experience as they work to help the owner of a one-of-akind Skokie store. A group of eight students, led by senior Anna Chismorie, are spending the rest of their quarter with Bob Katzman, owner of Skokie’s Magazine Museum. According to Professor Edward Papabathini, a faculty member in the Deptartment of Management in DePaul’s Entrepreneurship Program, the students are enrolled in ICS394. It’s a senior seminar class necessary for graduation, and this project plays an important role. Students are assigned to a business and spend the rest of the quarter researching and consulting with them. At the end of the project, the students present their findings and are graded from there. “This is a live case that’s actually affecting the business owner,” Papabathini said. Chismorie said her group is focusing on marketing for Magazine Museum, particularly involving social media. They’re also working on financial research. She also added that Katzman will be able to choose whether or not to utilize the
group’s ideas. “We’re acting like we’re his consultants,” he said. The group experienced some difficulty and leadership shifting at the beginning of the project, but Chismorie said Katzman understood that this is a learning experience for the students as well. “He’s just been really great about it,” she said. “He doesn’t expect us to be businesspeople.” The group based its decision to work with Magazine Museum on the uniqueness of Katzman’s store. “It’s something different,” she said. “This could be a great opportunity to do something huge for this.” Katzman’s business is a small store filled with around 147,000 publications dating back to the 15th century. They range from old copies of “Rolling Stone” to “Life” and sci-fi magazines. According to Katzman, the store is organized into 104 categories based on person, place, event, date and meaning. When shoppers come in, he gauges what they’re interested in and finds the appropriate publications himself. “If you want something, I can find it for you in seconds,” he said. “The inventory is in my head.” Katzman is connected to DePaul in several ways. He
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DePaul entrepreneurial students get hands on business experience by spending their quarter with Bob Katzman (above), owner of Skokie's Magazine Museum. attended the university for two months in 2003 when he considered pursuing a degree. Additionally, he wrote a piece for DePaul students entitled “How Does an Entrepreneur Actually Start Out?” He wrote it with the intention to teach students an important business lesson. “You cannot learn to be an entrepreneur,” he said. “I think you are. I think a person has an innate desire to change their
Beer pong reinvented By KIERSTEN SINKO Senior Writer Beer Pong, a drinking game, is typically played amongst college students at DePaul and other universities. The objective is to throw a Ping-Pong ball into a triangle formation of cups. The person who shoots in all of their cups before their opponent wins. However, tables can take up quite a bit of space and some are even undesirable to look at. Joseph Mollo, a DePaul alumnus, decided to recreate the game and the natural design of Beer Pong by altering a quality aspect to the game—the table. “From my woodworking past, I wanted to design a beer pong table that was more than a social game, but also a furniture piece that commanded attention on its own,” said Mollo. In spring 2011, Mollo started Chippewa Five, a business that works on remodeling the original Beer Pong table. The Chippewa Five tables are remodeled to not only play conventional Beer Pong—including aimed shots, bounces and re-racks—but it also introduces new elements to the game. “The concept bridges the gap between frat-house fun and social sophistication,” said Mollo. After first designing the table, Mollo teamed up with Daniel Manriquez, a senior majoring in economics and finance, to help develop Chippewa Five into a sustainable business. Manriquez has worked on administrating the business, preparing for media and marketing campaigns and has even developed a Chippewa Five website. “We are currently working one day
at a time to develop a sound business plan and production model to take C5 from a budding start-up to commanding design and manufacturing company behind our innovative custom Beer Pong table that is changing the nature of the game,” said Mollo. Although the Chippewa Five is intended to be used as a beer pong table, the design is appealing in a room and can easily be used for other purposes. “The Chippewa Five can be used as a piece of furniture due to the woodworking, which is appealing to many of our customers. We’ve sold in corporate offices, numerous bars, along with personal residents. This piece can be put pretty much anywhere. It has a style that is appealing to the eye,” Manriquez said. The product currently costs $799.00, and although Mollo recommends the product be used in offices, bars and bachelor pads, the investment may be worth it for those over the age of 21. The table is made out of poplar wood and is being marketed through magazines such as Thrillist, Uncrate and Sharpmen, along with design and craft sites such as fab. com and Etsy. “Chippewa Five is worth the investment because, well, it’s an awesome table with a unique design. We believe that people are going to get more of a utility out of it because of the new shot and the new style. It has better quality [than a regular Beer Pong table],” said Manriquez Chippewa Five will revolutionize the way college students play Beer Pong. For more information about these tables, visit www.chippewafive.com.
condition.” Magazine Museum went out of business for twenty years, but Katzman reopened the store three years ago. He hopes the attention from DePaul’s project will lead to more prospective buyers. “What really matters is that the publicity causes people to change their behaviors,” he said. “For me, it’s scary,” he added. “This is Plan B.” However, he’s excited by
the possibility of generating a younger audience through this project. “You need young people who are still curious,” he said. Papabathini believes that Chismorie’s group has the potential to help Katzman’s store grow. “There’s definitely a market for what he’s got, and that’s what students are working on.”
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PHOTO OF THE WEEK Occupy Chicago members gathered at the Daley Plaza Wednesday, Feb. 15, for a hearing to dismiss charges against 93 protesters who were arrested in October for violating a park curfew.
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“HOSPITAL" continued from cover talking about a possible sale of the building. When the hospital initially went on the market and opened up for bids from developers, the Belden and Halsted building was not included in the bid package. The exterior of the building will remain essentially the same once DePaul occupies the space. “This building caught our eye many years ago, by the outside appearance it actually kind of looks like it could be a DePaul building in terms of style and the red brick and limestone accents and all,” Kozomon said. “We have never been secretive about thinking it was a nice
building or a good use for DePaul.” According to Kozoman, Children’s Memorial and DePaul settled quickly on what they believed to be a fair price. The sales contract for the building is contingent only on successful rezoning. The building currently resides in part of the Children’s Memorial development and needs to be rezoned to be incorporated into DePaul’s separate development zoning package. “When pieces of [property] need to be pulled out and sold to a different entity you have to go back through the whole city planning process and apply for stand alone zoning. We don’t expect it to be a problem but it takes some level of time,”
Kozoman said. DePaul and Children’s Memorial will work closely with 43rd ward Alderman Michele Smith to secure new zoning for the building. Public meetings will also take place so community residents can learn and provide input on the plans. “DePaul University has proven itself to be an excellent neighbor and we are excited about their acquisition of this building from Children’s Memorial Hospital,” Ald. Smith said. According to the announcement that went out to the university, “Children's Memorial and DePaul have a history of collaborative efforts in support of the
Lincoln Park community.” The university plans to close on the transaction sometime between Sept. 1 and Dec. 31, 2012, if the rezoning process is successful. If the transaction closes during that time period, Kozoman said the property would undergo about a three month internal renovation project to convert it for DePaul’s use and occupancy. If everything goes according to plan, DePaul will be moved into the building sometime between February and May of 2013.
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CAMPUS CRIME REPORT LOOP CAMPUS FEB. 10 •A Battery report was filed for an individual who was battered off campus. Chicago Police were notified of the incident.
LINCOLN PARK CAMPUS FEB. 7 •A Disturbance report was filed for the Chicago Public Library in DePaul’s 1150 W. Fullerton building where two Oscar Mayer School students were having an argument. •A Criminal Trespass to Land report was filed for a suspicious person at the Student Center. The offender was
arrested by Chicago Police.
FEB. 8 •A Criminal Trespass to Land Warning report was filed for a offender in the Art Museum. Offender was showing photos of females in a suspicious manner. •A Suspicion of Marijuana report was done on a room in Sheffield Square. No drugs were found.
FEB. 9 •A Suspicion of Marijuana report was filed on a room in Clifton/Fullerton Hall. No drugs were found.
FEB. 10 •An Attempted Strong Arm Robbery report was filed for a student who was approached by two males requesting drugs.
•A Damage to Property report was filed for damage done to a printing station desk in the Student Center.
FEB. 11 •A Sexual Assault report was filed for a student living on DePaul University’s campus. •A Theft report was filed for a complainant who had their wallet stolen in Richardson Library. Victim’s items were left unattended. •A Weapon Violation report was filed on a room in Sheffield Square. Weapon was confiscated from the room.
FEB. 12 •A Suspicion of Marijuana report was filed for a room in University Hall. No useable amount of drugs was found in
the room. •A Liquor Law Violation report was filed for students in Munroe Hall. CFD were called to the scene and victims were transported to the hospital.
FEB. 13 •A Lost Property report was filed for a student who could not find their I-Phone. •A Telephone Harassment report was filed for a staff member in the Richardson Library.
FEB. 14 •A Theft report was filed for a student who could not find their wallet. •A Theft report was filed for a student who had their MacBook Pro taken from the Richardson Library. Student left the laptop unattended.
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NATION & WORLD
Nation & World Editor Michael Corio depaulianation@gmail.com
Anonymous: ‘Never forgive, never forget. Expect us.’ By CLAYTON GUSE Contributing Writer The group referred to as Anonymous downed the Central Intelligence Agency's website last week, adding it to the list of banks, copyright holders, private interests and other government agencies whose sites have become victim to the loosely structured “hacktivist” organization. In 2012 alone, Anonymous has claimed responsibility for overwhelming the Justice Department's website, knocking the Citigroup and Citibank sites offline, the hacking and releasing of hundreds of emails from Syrian President Bashar Assad's office, and intercepting and releasing a recording of a conference call between the FBI and Scotland Yard. Anonymous has announced its solidarity with WikiLeaks, the Occupy Wall Street and Arab Spring movements. The group's internet activism has been largely targeted towards organizations and authorities that have condemned or attacked the protest movements. While generating a great deal of attention, the actual effect of Anonymous’ “hacktivism” seems to be indeterminable. “You can’t take wall of the resources and point out a single source,” said Dorothy Denning, a professor at the Naval Postgraduate School in California. “We have to be careful not to give them too much credit.” “Shutting down a website is fairly trivial if you know what you are doing,” said DePaul CDM professor Jacob Furst. Even so, Anonymous seems to be aware of the dangerous nature of much data within government servers. “Compromising national security doesn’t seem to fit their agenda,” said Furst. Many protestors within Occupy movements are fully supportive of Anonymous and other “hacktivist” groups.
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In this photo taken Sept. 28, 2011, an Occupy Chicago protestor wears a Guy Falkes mask, a calling card of the hactivist collective "Anonymous." The group has supported the Occupy movements worldwide and is a fierce proponent of WikiLeaks and the Arab Spring protests. “The Internet helps a lot,” said Occupy Chicago protester Tony Norris, who participates in protests 12 hours each day at Jackson Boulevard and LaSalle Street. “It’s all in solidarity with the same goal, with the same movement to let people
know what is happening with this country, let people know how much their vote really counts.” It is difficult to establish the scope or the coherence of Anonymous, as they release little to no information on their
projects’ means. “If you believe what Anonymous writes, they are not organized at all,” said Furst. “Ideas are probably exchanged on a bulletin board or chatroom. If the idea appeals to a large enough group, the group acts on it.” Anonymous followed the lead of WikiLeaks in 2010 after the latter’s leader and spokesperson, Julian Assange, was jailed in England for sexual abuse charges in Sweden. After Assange was initially denied bail, Anonymous attacked the websites of several “enemies” of WikiLeaks including sites of MasterCard, Paypal and Amazon. Since then, Anonymous has regularly released classified government documents and information from dozens of governments and companies on its Twitter account, @Anonymous. Anonymous leaked a series of hacked FBI files on Twitter, Friday, Feb. 10. In early February, Anonymous released a 16-minute recording of a telephone conversation between the bureau, Scotland Yard and other foreign government agencies in which the groups compared investigations into various “hacktivists.” Anonymous operates in such a way that allows members of the group to avoid culpability. “It is very hard to trace online accounts,” said Furst. “In the case of the CIA, [Anonymous] was probably attacking it through innocent people’s computers.” Unless authorities can find out a way to trace the hackers, there seems to be little hope in taking down the group that makes a priority to conceal members identities. As for now, police agencies throughout the world seem to be a step behind the hacker groups. With no real means to stop the activity of “hacktivists,” one can only expect Anonymous to adhere to its mission statement which reads: “We are Anonymous, We are legion, We never forgive, We never forget, Expect us.”
TaLK DePaul alum teaches and learns in South Korea By LYNSEY HART Senior Writer Flor Sigaran’s love for South Korea comes out in the inflections in her voice. After graduating from DePaul in 2010, Sigaran left in August to go teach English to children in South Korea. Originally planning to stay for six months, she came back a year later with a cross-Atlantic connection she continues to maintain here at home. “I wanted to figure out how to go to Asia and not pay for it,” said Sigaran. South Korea was her number one desired destination, but DePaul does not offer study abroad programs there. Through her own research, Sigaran found out about Teach and Learn in Korea (TaLK), a program that pays for native English speakers, or Korean nationals who meet certain fluency requirements, to go to different rural cities and teach.
“It is so important in Korea to know English,” Sigaran said. Sigaran’s desire to pursue a career in child psychology left her asking an important question: “Am I good with kids?” The experience of the program allowed her to become comfortable with her ability to understand and connect to children who may not always understand her. Even though TaLK is a program that essentially means participants will become teachers for the duration of their stay, it is not exclusive to education majors or those pursuing teaching as a career. TaLK is a program sponsored by the South Korean government that provides airfare, rent and a monthly stipend of around $1,300 for those accepted into the program. In exchange, participants work 15 hours a week acting as secondary English teachers. Because the workweeks are short, there is a lot of time to explore the rest of the peninsula,
ranging from the capital city of Seoul with a population around 10.5 million to rural villages in high mountains and quaint cities on beautiful beaches. South Korea is a unique country that offers a different experience than its neighbors. Vivian Huang, freshman elementary education major, talked about the vast difference between China and South Korea. “You wouldn’t get the same experience because you’re in such a different environment.” It is a blind belief that all Asian countries share the same culture, as there are differences in personality traits, food, holidays and numerous other local traditions. “At the current time there is no talk about opening a program in South Korea,” said Crystal Brown, an advisor in the Study Abroad office. If students are interested, however, there are programs available through DePaul-approved alternatives. The TaLK program does not
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have course study for its participants and therefore cannot be used as a transfer credit program. This means that students still attending DePaul will not receive DePaul aid but can still receive their federal assistance, according to Brown. Students enrolled in online DePaul classes
while in the TaLK program may still receive financial aid. Brown said the first thing students should do when thinking about any abroad program, or TaLK in particular, is to make an appointment with a Study Abroad advisor who can explain all of the available options.
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DEADLIEST PRISON FIRE IN A CENTURY LEAVES 355 DEAD
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DETROIT UNDERWEAR BOMBER RECEIVES LIFE IN PRISON DETROIT, MICHIGAN
COMAYAGUA, HONDURAS
Six guards, 800-plus prisoners in 10 cellblocks, one set of keys. The numbers added up to disaster when fire tore through a prison and 355 people died, many yet to even be charged with a crime, much less convicted. The deadliest prison blaze in a century has exposed just how deep government dysfunction and confusion go in Honduras, a small Central American country with the world's highest murder rate. Prisoners' scorched bodies were being brought to the capital of Tegucigalpa Thursday for identification, a process authorities said could take weeks. Dozens of family members gathered outside the morgue wearing surgical masks against the strong smell of death as police called out the names of the few less-charred victims who had been identified. Most relatives said they didn't believe the authorities' account that a prisoner set a mattress on fire late Tuesday after threatening to burn down Comayagua prison, located 55 miles (90 kilometers) north of Tegucigalpa. They also faulted prison officials for failing to get help inside quickly as flames engulfed the facility. Hundreds of screaming men burned and suffocated inside their locked cells as rescuers desperately searched for keys.
A federal judge ordered life in prison Thursday for a young Nigerian man who turned away from a privileged life and tried to blow up a packed international flight with a bomb concealed in his underwear. Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, who has said he was on a suicide mission for al-Qaida, was the same defiant man who four months ago pleaded guilty to all charges related to Northwest Airlines Flight 253. He seemed to relish his mandatory sentence and defended his actions as rooted in the Muslim holy book, the Quran. "Mujahideen are proud to kill in the name of God. And that is exactly what God told us to do in the Quran," he said. "Today is a day of victory." Earlier, four passengers and a crew member who were aboard the plane told U.S. District Judge Nancy Edmunds that the event forever changed their lives. Abdulmutallab appeared disinterested during their remarks, rarely looking up while seated just a few feet away in a white skull cap and oversized prison T-shirt. Abdulmutallab "has never expressed doubt or regret or remorse about his mission," Edmunds said. "In contrast, he sees that mission as divinely inspired and a continuing mission."
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French bulldog named Baby, left, attends the feeding of wild boar piglets at the Lehnitz animal sanctuary outside Berlin, Germany, Wednesday, Feb. 15. Six little pigs have found a new friend in the maternal French bulldog. The piglets are being bottlefed right now and should be released to an animal sanctuary when they can feed themselves in about three months.
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HOUSING CRISIS SHOWS SCOPE OF SPAIN'S RECESSION
$42 MILLION LIBEL SUIT UPHELD BY SUPREME COURT
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Towering apartment blocks, complete with swimming pools and playgrounds, loom over empty streets, weed-filled lots and gaping excavation pits. The lone bank in this mega-development nicknamed "Manhattan" closed two years ago and most storefronts are bricked up. Apartments galore are for sale here and prices are plunging. More than 13,000 apartments were supposed to go up to create a mini-city for 30,000 people just 45 minutes outside of Madrid. But only 5,100 were built, many are uninhabited and regular Spaniards who bought them as investments are now competing to offload them for huge losses. Such modern-day ghost towns have become a familiar part of the Spanish landscape, abandoned shells left to slowly decay. The number of foreclosure proceedings skyrocketed during the economic crisis. Nearly 530,000 were granted by courts from 2008 through September of 2011.
President Rafael Correa said Thursday he was considering a pardon for Ecuador's main opposition newspaper after the nation's highest court upheld a $42 million criminal libel verdict against it. Correa told reporters he would consult with his closest political allies about whether to forgive El Universo the debt and nullify the three-year prison terms meted out to the three executives and former opinion page editor found to have offended him. With Thursday's decision by the National Court of Justice, Correa said he achieved his goal of proving El Universo lied and letting Ecuadoreans know it is necessary to defend against the "abuses of certain media." The ruling, widely criticized by human rights groups, is not subject to appeal. El Universo's director was reported to have taken asylum in the Panamanian Embassy Thursday. The other three defendants had previously left the country.
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HIGHER FUEL PRICES SPARK PROTESTS COLOMBO, SRI LANKA
Members of Sri Lanka's People's Liberation Front brave police water cannons during a protest in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Wednesday, Feb. 15. A wave of protests have swept across the country after the government increased fuel prices.
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OPINIONS
Opinions Editor Jenn Schanz depauliaopinions@gmail.com
Ron Paul robbed by mainstream media Agenda driven big wigs protect the status quo by silencing third party voice
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Republican presidential candidate Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, meets with reporters after a campaign stop at Bethel University Saturday, Feb. 4, in Arden Hills, Minn.
By JENN SCHANZ Opinions Editor Rick Santorum’s threestate victory sweep and recent surge ahead of frontrunner Mitt Romney in the GOP presidential nomination race may have been considered an “upset” to some, but those who know American politics are well aware that no surprise is too surprising during election season. While livened debates and sensationalist newscasts make the general public believe that the American political process is a true sport, whose results are fated to the will of the voters and the merit of the candidates, seasoned politicians, veteran media pros and the rare few alternative news consumers aren’t fooled. If you didn’t guess it, we’re talking about Ron Paul and the mainstream media. The plays and the players of the GOP race were sized and measured long before voters even knew who would be on the field, and while the idea of bipartisanship fumbling is a notion many Americans hope for, political playmakers just won’t have it. The accidents, the tricks, the “upsets,” they might be entertaining, they might even be convincing, but they’ve never
been authentic. This is America after all; did we really think we’d ever see a true Flea Flicker on the political field? From the very beginning of the GOP race, top networks have conveniently and creatively found ways to shield the Texas Congressman from substantial airtime, recognition at events and altogether general mention, despite his very real widespread appeal among voters. From inaccuracies in rhetoric, like “the top tier” (which included Rick Perry, Mitt Romney and Michele Bachman, even though poll numbers reflected a clear and dominant Ron Paul presence as a front running contender) to simply leaving Paul’s name out of primary coverage, the media at large just doesn’t want us to think about Ron Paul. A Real Clear Politics poll of Iowa voters’ preference for GOP nomination in December 2011 shows 22.3 percent in favor of Paul, above supposed “top tier” captain Mitt Romney, who received only 21 percent. And yet, coverage of the Iowa primary, like the majority of primaries, was soaked with “Romney this” and “Santorum that,” regardless of the fact that at the time, Santorum had garnished only 7.7 percent of voter favor.
In early September, The Daily Caller depicted a television graphic that read “Poll: Romney leads New Hampshire, Huntsman in third, Perry in fourth.” Now, I understand that us media folk chose communications degrees because we didn’t like math, but can’t somebody recognize the missing number here? Hint: Ron Paul took second in the New Hampshire primary. What type of a maddening system are we operating if political satirists like Jon Stewart are becoming our nation’s most trusted source for political analyses? Stewart in fact, has been the only voice of reason on the media stage, publicly and repeatedly calling out Paul’s lack of deserved attention. So why haven’t the big networks shown Paul any love? Because he’s credible, consistent, and transparent. RING RING RING! OH NO! The third party alarm bell is sounding! Take cover! Hide the kids! That’s right, Paul is the golden boy of a new and scary era for big wig media companies and the political machines they answer to—the non-two-party system. While he might be running as a Republican, Paul’s platforms and policies have often screamed Libertarian, and if given a fair voice like his competitors, third
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Chart showing results of recent Real Clear Politics poll of Iowa Republicans' preference for presidential nominees; Ron Paul leads the field. party politics would become that much closer to endangering Washington’s status-quo (which,
I might mention, isn’t working). The reality is, third party politics have never really stood a chance in the U.S.; Ralph Nader can run for president another five times and he’ll never gather much more than 5 percent. Just last year, Green Party Illinois Gubernatorial candidate Rich Whitney was snubbed off the ballot in one ward by an “accidental” misspelling of his name. Never mind him being the only candidate with a tangible, finalized and coherent budget plan, Rich “Whitey” represented a color that wasn’t red or blue. Unless you’re so obnoxiously off base that you don’t pose a threat to the twoparty status quo, legitimate third party contenders will always be conveniently silenced, and voters will suffer the most. Alternative candidates like The Rent is Too Damn High party’s Jimmy McMillan will always get their turn at the stage, but beware when a no nonsense, refreshingly consistent congressmen from Texas threatens to bring change to the system that’s been dragging us down for years.
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Grammys spread the love with music variety By DANIEL GAITAN Contributing Writer The Grammy Awards can be useful for highlighting some of the best music of a given year. They offer one kind of historical marker that measures popular genres, successful artists and iconic songs of the era. You can learn a substantial amount about a society’s cultural values by merely looking back at what music rocked its world. However, skeptics and supporters of the award show remind us that “winner” and “best” are subjective terms. Arguments of whether or not an artist was given his due credit, or criticism of where indie artists fit into the awards, shouldn’t take away from the purpose of the Grammys—to celebrate the music that moves us in some way, shape or form. The sales, the changes in sound, the risks an artist takes and what the recording academy awarded can all be used to help understand the culture. Even the album artwork and the negative reactions to music can provide an analysis of a generation. Look at the last five albums to win the coveted Album of the Year award. Herbie Hancock’s "River: The Joni Letters," Robert Plant and Alison Krauss’ "Raising Sand," Taylor Swift’s "Fearless,"
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Dubstep artist Skrillex accepts the award for best dance recording at the 54th annual Grammy Awards pre-show Sunday, Feb. 12, in Los Angeles. Arcade Fire’s "The Suburbs," and this years winner, Adele’s "21." Every one of these albums either received general critical acclaim (The Suburbs, Raising Sand) or popular support (Fearless), and sometimes both (21). The Grammys also have awarded timeless albums with the top prize. Lauryn Hill’s "The Miseducation," the Dixie Chicks "Taking the Long Way," and U2’s "The Joshua Tree" are just a few
examples. Now of course, success is relative and art is subjective. The Grammys shouldn’t automatically prove that an album is great or that albums not nominated didn’t deserve to win. Again, the Grammys are just one way to understand our culture’s values based on our reaction to music, particularly popular reactions to music. For example, the success of
Adele’s "21" can be viewed as a reaction against the hype and exuberance of many other artists, or it can be seen as an outstanding album that many can identify with. It could even be interpreted as a place for calm and relaxing music amidst a chaotic world. It was, after all, the top selling album of 2011, many times over. Sometimes the Grammys even nominate and bring to light lesser known bands and artists,
who might not have garnered popular recognition. Bon Iver, Skrillex, Mumford and Sons and Esperanza Spalding are just a few examples. That doesn’t mean people don’t take issue with the Grammys or that the Grammys are always a good tool in which to gauge music’s relevance to culture. According to DePaul student Adam Sadur, the Grammys cater to mass consumer culture and pay little homage to true music. “The Grammys show everything wrong with music,” he said. On the other hand, DePaul student Chloe Rasnas takes a more ambivalent view towards the award show. “I watch the Grammys more for the performances,” she said. In response to Adele’s success she finds part of it due to her music. “She makes very cool sounding songs,” she said. Regardless of whether you thought Adele’s performance was a perfect 10 or slightly below par, whether you’ve heard enough of the Foo Fighters already or simply can’t get enough or whether you thought Deadmau5’s presence enriched the show or took away from its tradition, the 54th Annual Grammy Awards mixed the classic with the up-and-coming and the retro with the fresh, upholding their most important standard music.
Spoiled millenial interns haven't got a clue By ALEXIS PELAYO Contributing Writer
It’s 10 a.m. on a Sunday and an intern is late for an event. Four hours and numerous voicemails and text messages from the supervisor later, the intern calls and explains that he’s sorry, he thought the event was the following Sunday. Sounds obnoxious, something that “would never be tolerated in the real world,” right? The sad reality is that today’s interns get away with far more than they used to and far more than they should. It wasn’t long ago when interns were expected to bend over backwards to assist upper level employees and management with everything and anything that needed to be done. Getting coffee, fixing the paper jam in the copier, taking everyone’s lunch orders, writing notes from budget meetings—these were all the little grunt tasks that interns used to be thrilled to do. This was because it meant they were getting that much closer to a place in the company, or at least to an excellent recommendation.
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But times have changed, and the spark that used to light within every intern to “work, work,
work” just isn’t there anymore. Whether it’s the fact that several internships aren’t paid these days
or the disenchanting job market, today’s interns just don’t care. Minimum is the new name of the game. Do the minimum to get by. Put the minimum effort in to complete a task. Dedicate the minimum amount of energy to get through a project. And this is surprising, considering that interns— especially those from DePaul who get to intern in a city like Chicago—have the opportunity to work for some of the most iconic companies. They get to work for some of the most successful people, who were once in their shoes and now have a job in their desired field. Any account executive, project manager, editor or CEO most likely began their days getting coffee and fixing paper jams. And look where it got them? Internships are geared toward the professional development of young people. They are meant to be challenging and character building because internships are the most effective way to weed out individuals who have what it takes to succeed in a given industry from those who do not. And yet, for some reason, most Millennials strut into their internships with the idea that they’re in for a fun
ride without any work. Take promotions interns for example. A promotions internship isn’t code for “let’s attend fun parties and show up late to the office the next day.” “[The interns] are missing out on their opportunity to obtain a job at the end of their internship. I know when I was an intern I made sure to work as many events as possible, ask a lot of questions and just make myself stand out from the rest. It obviously worked since they called me back once there was an open spot for me,” said Freddy Aguilar, a fulltime promotions assistant for a local media and entertainment company. For all you DePaul students who are seeking internships, or those in the process of interning, remember that sweat, blood and tears never go unnoticed, and neither does laziness. So take charge, bite the bullet and understand that internships aren’t supposed to be dream jobs. They’re supposed to be the building blocks necessary to get a dream job down the road. And for those of you who have managed to land paid internships, consider yourselves lucky, not entitled.
The opinions in this section do not necessarily reflect those of The DePaulia staff.
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Focus Team Lisa Armstrong and Katherine Hall depauliafocus@gmail.com
That’s so college
Stereotypes take over campus
By TABITHA HURLEY Contributing writer
Looking around the Lincoln Park campus, it is easy to separate students from business people, faculty or other college employees. Their clothes give them away. What are typical items in a college wardrobe and what is it that draws students to them? A few things come to mind: The sea of plaid that floods a lecture hall, the ever-present Uggs and leggings, and the headphones that keep students electronically connected. It is difficult to miss many of these college staples. If you have missed them, keep your eyes peeled and check out this primer: you might be surprised by how many you recognize.
COLLEGIATE WEAR College gear is a must-have for the stereotypical man on campus.
DePaul sweats are quick to throw on and multitask as a nod to the university. Whether boys are wearing hoodies, t-shirts, sweats or hats, the ensemble is comfortable, affordable and easy to find. Boys can be spotted anywhere sporting clothes from their favorite teams or colleges they have visited. The get-up does not necessarily have to have any meaning, just a popular kind of clothing with college guys. College gear can range from expensive to cheap, with the more expensive sweatshirts and sweatpants ranging around $60. College gear is always going to be hip around campuses because students are forever rooting for some team, usually their own. Students everywhere buy university related clothing for tailgates, game days and parties.
HEADPHONES It is hard to come across a student walking around campus who can
actually hear anything besides what is streaming through the iPod and into their ears. The ever-growing popularity of Apple products and iPods leaves those little ear buds a must-have accessory. As the iTunes library grows, students’ attention spans shrink while the ear buds are in and volume is up. Heads down and phone in hand, students these days are not just listening to music. They are talking, walking, texting and communicating at all different wavelengths.
THE NORTH FACE JACKET Not just your standard winter jacket, anymore, The North Face
clothes are fashion forward, multi-functional and all over colleges near you. The North Face trend is not one that will die soon. The North Face company makes not just jackets, but also fleeces, zipups, light jackets that can be worn in fall or spring, t-shirts, sweatpants, gloves, hats and mittens. A trend for both men and women walking campuses, The North Face functions as both style and purpose. Why wouldn’t a student want to look fashionable while they are trying to stay warm?
UGGS A staple in many college girl’s wardrobe, Ugg boots reign supreme for
stereotypical college students. UGGs typically cost $160 and function as a casual and comfortable shoe that can be worn any season, although this is not recommended. For something that is worn as a multi-seasonal boot, they usually only last about a year if worn frequently. The fur on the inside wears way and they do not hold up properly in snow or rain. Krista Sifuentez, an information desk employee at the Student Center, said, “College girls, mostly around this time of year, I see them in either leggings or yoga pants with boots on like Ugg boots or snow boots.” Oddly, despite their popularity, most people do not seem to like them. Designers call them a fashion disaster, boys think they are hideous, and in honesty, even many girls know they are not that cute, even when wearing them on their own two feet. But they are functional: Uggs serve as a shoe that can be thrown on easily and will give a solid attempt to keeping the busy college girl warm. They can be worn with almost anything and serve as a pant protector, as well. Most college girls tuck their jeans, sweats or leggings into them, keeping the bottoms of their pants from getting wet, snowy or dirty.
PLAID These days plaid does not just come in the form of a flannel button-
down.; it is worn as coats, scarves, hats, skirts and more. Carrying over from the ‘90s grunge fashion, plaid has now taken over as the quick and comfy way to dress for class. Although it began as fall fashion several years ago, the variety and options are now available year round. The checkered shirts are not just limited to flannel but come in a variety of fabric materials. Plaid is the standard dress code for retail stores like Abercrombie & Fitch and Hollister Co. Longtime employee and assistant manager at Hollister in Orland Park, Kim Majchrzak, has watched plaid rise in popularity. “I think one reason why plaid is so popular is because it is versatile,” Majchrzak said. “The most recent plaid fad began around 2009 with more of a preppy look to it and the college kids are definitely the ones who wear it the most.”
LEGGINGS This trend replaced yoga pants and sweats on college campuses. The
tight stretch pants that now serve college girls as both workout gear and dress pants, come in many different sizes, lengths, materials and colors making them seem appropriate for almost any situation. Kristin Brooks and Kristen Busing, DePaul students, said when picking out a female college student, it is always the “black pants, boots and hoodies—like leggings and Ugg boots,” that give her away. Leggings, which started being worn as cropped pants for longer tank tops, now are worn with anything from sweatshirts to collared shirts. The college girl can basically live in them, and some do, owning many pairs; alternating different kinds through the week.
ARTS & LIFE
Death of a superstar
Arts & Life Editor Tricia Cathcart depauliamagazine@gmail.com
Whitney Houston leaves
behind a legacy of vocal talent By EDUARDO SAYAGO Senior Writer Once upon a time, Whitney Houston was the biggest name in music. With more than 170 million albums sold, seven consecutive number one singles (and a total of 11 number one hits) and over 400 awards, including six Grammys, she was one of the most accomplished singers the world had ever known. She won an Emmy Award, a trophy often given to those in the acting and TV-centric fields, for just performing at the 28th Grammy Awards. Her vocals were recognizable everywhere. For a brief time, she was also one of the biggest box-office draws. Her starring vehicles “The Bodyguard” (1992), “Waiting to Exhale” (1995) and “The Preacher’s Wife” (1996) were box-office hits and have become regulars for weekend TV movies. Her sole TV acting gig, as the fairy godmother in “Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella”, featured a multi-ethnic cast, including singer-actress Brandy as Cinderella. It drew 60 million viewers and earned Houston an Emmy nomination for producing. Whitney Houston had The Voice. She also had a personality just as big as that Voice. At the beginning of her career, she was presented as a good girl, the one who could do no wrong. Everyone adored her. But then the good girl image faded away. Many speculate that it was her marriage to troubled singer Bobby Brown that caused her downfall. And her troubles with drugs and public humiliations soon overshadowed her talent. Despite the tabloid accounts and an arrest in 2000 for marijuana possession, it was a 2002 interview with Diane Sawyer that strongly confirmed the downward spiral Houston had placed herself in. “If you had to name the biggest devil (for you) among them?” asked Sawyer. “That would be me,” she replied, followed by a chilling
smile right into the camera. Watching that clip now online is more painful that it was 10 years ago on network television. One of the most watched interviews in broadcast history, tens of millions of people tuned in for the downward spiral and were introduced to the phrase “Crack is wack.” Those three words launched a thousand jokes, comedy sketches and t-shirts but not before instantly overshadowing an entire career for an incredibly gifted yet troubled woman. “Once again, the world watched an artist slowly and painfully self-destruct, and no one did a damn thing to stop it,” wrote Jim DeRogatis of WBEZ in his blog Feb. 13. It was devastating to hear that Whitney had passed away, but let’s be honest—it wasn’t much of a surprise. She would eventually leave Brown and take custody of their daughter, Bobbi Kristina, but it seemed that the best of her had died long ago, somewhere between the crack-cocaine sessions and the fights between her and Brown. In a 2009 interview with Oprah Winfrey, her voice had become brittle. The then 46-year singer looked great for her age, but when she spoke, she sounded much older. When she performed a song from her now-final studio album to Oprah’s audience, The Voice was gone.
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Whatever had happened behind the scenes, one cannot deny the power of that Voice. Many people have long admired her for being able to deliver such towering performances. “That Voice, there was something about that voice that touched you deeply than anybody
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Whitney Houston performs at Arista Records 25th anniversary gala concert at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California, in April of 2000. Houston died Saturday, Feb. 11, at 48-years-old. else that was emulating her,” said singer Gladys Knight. In more than one occasion, The Voice was deemed a national treasure. Her rendition of “The Star Spangled Banner” at the Super Bowl in 1991, which was held days after the start of the first Iraq War, is one of the most heartrending songs ever recorded. I dare you to listen to this song and have a dry eye at the end. It was one of the first songs I heard after the September 11th attacks, giving it even more weight. “Gave proof to the night/That our flag was still there.” She inspired countless singers, from Mariah Carey and Christina Aguilera to Robin Thicke and Jennifer Hudson, who delivered a remarkable performance of “I Will Always Love You” at last week’s Grammy Awards. But
her extraordinary vocals weren’t the only influence. She was the first black female artist to have a music video in heavy rotation on MTV. “How Will I Know” was her breakthrough to the masses, and it won a Video Music Award for Best Female Video in 1986. She was also the first artist to sing ballads and have those ballads become smash hits. “She had to fight for air play with hard rockers,” wrote Richard Corliss for TIME Magazine. It was a bold move to have the first 45 seconds of “I Will Always Love You” unaccompanied by any music. The ballad allowed her to showcase those vocals she had been training since she was a little girl, singing choir and backup for her gospel singer mother. There are many artists and songs who wouldn’t exist without
Whitney coming first to perform the love ballads. Without “I Will Always Love You”, there would be no “Unbreak My Heart” by Toni Braxton, “My Heart Will Go On” by Celine Dion, “Fallin’” by Alicia Keys, “Beautiful” by Christina Aguilera or “Someone Like You” by Adele. Those songs, as well as hers, have become the soundtrack to countless romances and breakups. I will always remember her first and foremost as The Voice. My personal favorite is “I’m Your Baby Tonight” (1990), one of my favorite 90s songs. She sounds like she’s having a great time on that track. She gave us so much of herself in each song. Whitney Houston has secured herself a place as one of the greatest singers in music. R.I.P. The Voice.
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too hard to get noticed. Fergie, Snooki and Sasha Gradiva were not able to pull off whatever look they were going for.
what happened to your hair? It was a hit for some of us, but many were reminded of cotton candy.
Celebrities spend hours prepping to walk the red carpet, but sometimes we wonder if they didn’t get the memo. Even though the red-carpet arrivals are not everyone’s favorite part of the Grammy’s, people still can’t help but anxiously await their favorite artists.
Robyn’s cape/dress was inspired by Dick Grayson a.k.a Robin from Batman. Those shoes ruined the look. She should have gone barefoot. Carrie Underwood always looks gorgeous on the red carpet. She glowed in Gomez-Gracia’s long-sleeve white dress.
Nicki Minaj was spotted with the “pope” during the course of the evening. The “Little Red Riding Hood” cape was designed by Versace. Looks like Lady Gaga has some competition!
LADY IN WHITE
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Of course, the six Grammy Award winner looked absolutely stunning in a classic black-sequin custom Giorgio Armani gown. She accomplished the old Hollywood look with her bright red lipstick, liquid eyeliner and her bouncy curls. Black was a popular color among celebrities. Alicia Keys, Giuliana Rancic, Coco, Diana Krall and Julianne Hough looked gorgeous. But who wore it best? Rihanna is definitely the winner. Her little black Armani dress left little to the imagination. The gold earrings and bracelet completed the already sexy outfit. Unfortunately, not everyone looked spectacular. Some wanted to standout, but in the end they looked like they were trying way
LADY GAGA
COOL SHADES BRUNO, BUT DO YOU NEED A HAIRCUT?
We get it, Gaga, you love to be the center of attention, but your crazy outfits are getting old. It’s time for you to look classy, and maybe we will take you seriously. “She looked like a fish stuck in a fish net,” said Gerardo Zavala, a junior at DePaul.
HOTTEST COUPLE
The Youtube Sensation, Miss Rebecca Black, got an invite to the 54th Annual Grammys. But instead, she looked as if she was going to her high school dance. Her black Ted Baker dress had too many ruffles, and let’s not get started on those red Prada shoes. The Hollywood starlets put together some interesting ensembles this year, entertaining us all and expressing themselves in many different ways.
Men at the Grammys apparently love their accessories. Elvis Costello and the host L.L. Cool J showed off their hats. Nathan Followill from the Kings of Leon, Steve Martin and Bruno Mars all wore big frames to add to their vintage look. Adam Levine and his girlfriend Anne Vyalitsina definitely stole the show with the help of one another.
NEW FASHION TREND:
Have you heard your mother tell you to match your purse to your shoes? Well, Katy Perry took it to a new level. Perry introduced a new trend-to match your hair to your dress. Katy, we loved the dress, but
Bruno Mars, center, and The Smeezingtons
IS IT HALLOWEEN FOR NICKI MINAJ AND HER 'DATE?'
WHICH SEAT CAN I TAKE?
TOP: Katy Perry BOTTOM: Robyn at the Grammy Awards Photos by CHRIS PIZZELLO|AP photo
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Robot music? Dubstep goes mainstream By ALEX THIBODEAU Contributing Writer
We are living in a time when nearly every song to hit the charts sounds like it belongs in a druginduced, underground rave in Eastern Europe. Recently, across genres, nearly everything popular is heavily driven by electronic influences. The musical climate seems to be almost entirely fueled by heart-thumping bass and the methodical crunch that only a computerized synthesizer could create. Some artists today have traded in their instruments for laptops and are beginning to change the way we think of music. Our grandparents had Sinatra, our parents had the Beatles and we have … Skrillex? While that statement might bring a cringe to any music purist’s face, with five Grammy nominations and three wins, Skrillex is making huge waves on the music scene. And he does all this without playing a single live instrument or singing a note. He hits ‘play’ on a preloaded Macbook Pro, and his performance begins. He then proceeds to jump, scream, squeal and seizure while adjusting a variety of buttons and knobs that create the guttural tones that incite hysteria within his audience. Although not necessarily musically complicated, the 24-year-old artist seems to have mastered the art of showmanship and entertainment for his audience. While many criticize the artistry of live music that isn’t actually ‘live,’ some say there is no need for such a contraction.
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Skrillex, who is arguably the most well-known name in the dubstep music scene, won five Grammys this year. Freshman cello major Emily Lewontin has been playing her instrument for more than 10 years and is currently enrolled in DePaul’s School of Music. According to her, it’s totally possible to appreciate both electronic and classical music
because they represent very different things. “I love a lot of electronic music, but I listen to a lot of classical music as well,” Lewontin said. “They aren’t the same experience at all, and it’s possible to appreciate both.”
While she said she listens to classical music when she is alone—doing homework or riding the train—it is a different story when she is in party mode. Lewontin said that it is attending “live” shows that draws her to electronic music. “Both have an experience associated to them,” said Lewontin. “People are less interested in the classical music experience because it is less relevant to our generation than an electronic one.” DePaul junior Alaina Haines has been playing violin for 12 years and also enjoys both genres. She acknowledges that both have their place, classical being more serious and dubstep more fun, but both are beautiful in their own way. “Having played a classical instrument, it makes it easier to appreciate the musical element of some electronic music,” said Haines. “While dubstep isn’t usually as complex, it still produces feelings and emotions. I think that’s ultimately the purpose of music.” Emotion is at the cornerstone of nearly all genres of music, especially in Chicago with its deep history in blues. Local blues artist Linsey Alexander has spent his whole life loving (and playing) live music and doesn’t see dubstep or other electronic genres as a challenge to his craft. “I grew up on blues music, my daddy grew up on it and now it’s time to pass it on,” said Alexander. “Kids are definitely still interested in it and we’re getting more young people than ever at our shows.”
To illustrate his point, he recommends coming to the “Sunday jam session” that he hosts at Kingston Mines. According to Alexander, there are a lot of young musicians who love the blues and come every week. The blues venue on Halsted and Wrightwood offers free cover to students during the week and is a great place to escape the bass. “Blues doesn’t bring in the same crowd [as electronic], but there are a lot of young people who prefer it to anything else,” Alexander said. While mostly centered between people ages 17-25, the electronic scene seems to be surpassing some of its perceived limits. In the past two years, artists ranging from The Doors (yes, the 1960’s icons sans Morrison and Densmore) to heavy metal’s Korn have collaborated with dubstep artists to produce new and invariably original sounds. DePaul freshman Alexis Keilly is very involved in the electronic dance scene, going to shows regularly and writing a music blog. According to her, the electronic movement has the potential to incorporate interesting new aspects to traditional music, rather than alienating it. “Dubstep isn’t overshadowing other genres any more than rock, folk or indie did in their beginnings, it’s just something different,” said Keilly. “I love that artists are testing it out, even if their genre isn’t electronic.” Heavy bass drops and steroidpumping robot noises seem to be the sounds of the future, but it looks like many see it as an elaboration rather than an abomination.
Chicago-filmed blockbuster ‘The Vow’ misses the mark Although millions viewed on Valentine’s day, many were left frustrated and disappointed
By KIERSTEN SINKO Contributing Writer With Channing Tatum and Rachel McAdams as lead actors, “The Vow”—released Feb. 10— set high standards for itself, especially considering it was released near Valentine’s Day and many were in desperate need of a love story. Despite the high anticipation, “The Vow” did not reach its high standards. The movie was frustrating and at some points quite confusing. “The Vow” is a story about Leo and Paige and how their vows draw them together no matter what. Taking place in Chicago, Leo and Paige experience a brutal car accident that causes Paige to lose all memories of Leo. Crushed by this tragedy, Leo does whatever it takes to make sure their love will remain. Because her memories are gone, he must try to get her to fall in love with him a second time. I was surprised by the turn of events in the movie. If two people were meant to be together,
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Channing Tatum and Rachel McAdams star in Screen Gems' "The Vow," which is set in Chicago. then how come Paige was not as attracted to her husband after the car accident as she was the first day they met? Love is never easy, but if Leo tried all the same things that made Paige fall in love
with him the first time, how come they all failed during round two? I found myself more and more frustrated as this movie progressed. I wanted desperately for Leo to win over Paige’s
love, and in the end it is still questionable if things actually worked out between Leo and Paige. I was also constantly confused by Paige’s reactions to certain
events, and I was especially frustrated with her old boyfriend Jeremy. If she liked Jeremy so much, why didn’t she accept his request for them to be together? Where is that logic? My favorite part of this film wasn’t the storyline, but rather where it took place—Chicago. I was amused by Paige’s change in personality, even in her choice in clothing, when she lost her memory. She turned from an independent city-goer in Chicago, wearing clothes that accentuated her free spirit, then turned into the typical “daddy’s little girl,” wearing preppy clothes and never going against the grain. This made me proud of the city that is host to DePaul because I am proud to be as independent as the first Paige, and Chicago easily allows every student to be independent and work towards what they desire. So I ask myself, was “The Vow” worth an $11 movie ticket? I sincerely feel I could have waited until the movie came out on DVD. For such a high price, this movie did not reach the standards it set for itself.
CHILLY THRILLS
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By TABITHA HURLEY Contributing Writer
Left: The Bean sculpture in the heart of Millennium
With a questionable winter season, the lack of snow and waves of 50-degree weather should motivate Chicagoans to get up, go out and have fun on the town. And with a city that is constantly moving, there are many places to get the full winter experience, with or without the flurries. For city goers looking to stay warm and enjoy some beautiful views, the John Hancock building offers an inexpensive way to have a day of fun with Skating in the Sky. The exhibit, on the building’s 96th floor, goes from January through April, and renting skates is only $1. The rink, made of synthetic ice, makes for a different kind of skating experience. According to employee Jake Smiley, it is a “great way to learn if you have never skated before.” The rink is not only popular among Chicagoans and tourists, but has also been used in commercials. Even the Blackhawks’ coach utilizes the rink to give lessons to kids once a week. Visitors are allowed 25 minutes to skate around and then can enjoy lunch in the building’s café. Professional pictures with a skyline background can also be purchased. For the full winter effect for those afraid of heights, another popular skating rink is the one on Michigan Ave. in Millennium Park. Open November through March, skaters have the chance to go earlier or later in the season when the weather may be a little warmer. The city lights and decorated trees make for a magical ambiance, creating a perfect winter wonderland. Bringing in more than 100,000 people yearly, according to explorechicago.com, the rink is in its eleventh season and gives winter lovers a chilly but fun
Park, which has just been re-vamped to include a light show called "Luminous Field by Luftwork." This installation will only be in place from Feb. 10-20 and is free to the public, so don't miss this beautiful lighted piece. Below: A couple ice-skates at the rink in Milllennium Park, a pastime that has been enjoyed by tourists and city dwellers alike for years.
evening for only $10 (and all the skating and hot chocolate one could possibly want). If you are not too cold after skating, Millennium Park has a newer addition called Luminous Field by Luftwork. It is a highly enjoyable light and music show that is displayed around Cloud Gate and makes for a colorful winter evening. Only offered for 10 days, from Feb. 10-20, Luminous Field upgrades an already bright skyline. Free to the public and complete with a warming tent that includes performances and concerts, Luminous Field reminds Chicagoans that not everything is dark and gloomy during the winter season. “The idea was to create something light and bright that would bring people to Millennium Park in Chicago in an off-peak tourism season and letting people know that there are fun things to do all year round,” said Lauren Rosenberg, program manager at the Chicago Office of Tourism and Culture. Luminous Field is a fun and quick activity
for anyone who is looking to take an evening stroll through the park. People that can really handle the cold can support a good cause by stripping down and jumping into Lake Michigan. The Polar Plunge, an annual event that raises money for the Special Olympics, is a fun way to be a little risky during the winter. It’s also a great way to get involved in something enjoyed by more than 1,700 Chicagoans. Forming teams of at least three, people are encouraged to get creative and have fun with the plunge. Possible prizes are at stake for things like best team costume and top fundraisers. Held March 4, plungers jump into waves and go completely under or knee-deep and come out to a free t-shirt and warm towel. The Polar Plunge is an extreme way to indulge in the winter season, but it is all in good fun. Whether Chicagoans decide to skate inside atop a building or take a quick dip in the lake, fun in the city doesn’t subside when
winter takes over. Activities are sprouting up everywhere and it seems like many will venture
out to take part in the good times and make some memories along the way.
Sleigh Bells to release sophomore effort ‘Reign of Terror’ Tuesday By SUMMER CONCEPCION
Contributing Writer
The combination of rock and pop does not always mix well and can be a foolish attempt at musically “crossing over” to gain more audience. But throw in distorted guitars, dark lyrics, machine gun samples and classic rock inspirations and you have Sleigh Bells’ most ambitious work yet—their sophomore effort “Reign of Terror”. Before the Brooklynbased duo came to be known as Sleigh Bells, group members Derek
Miller (songwriter, guitarist and producer) and Alexis Krauss (vocals and songwriter) came from different musical backgrounds—Miller as a guitarist for experimental hardcore band Poison the Well and Krauss as a member of teen pop group Rubyblue. The melding of their backgrounds contributes to the appeal behind Sleigh Bells, which was first displayed on their debut album “Treats”. While “Treats” received positive reception and allowed the band to gain recognition, especially among the indie pop/rock scene, “Reign of
Terror” starts where Sleigh Bells left off and took it to a new level. With “Reign of Terror” there was more collaboration between Miller and Krauss, as both were present during the songwriting process (Miller recorded demos for “Treats” before he met Krauss). This is evident as the album showed more of a focus than their debut. The decision to make “Reign of Terror” a more guitar-driven album expanded Sleigh Bells’ horizons as they drew more inspiration from oldschool rock bands, such as Queen, Def Leppard, Black Sabbath and Metallica. And while the
band still rides on their pop tendencies with Krauss’ sweet cooing vocals and playground chanting, they take more chances at pushing the limits of what pop should be. Whereas Sleigh Bells’ debut album ‘got the party started’, “Reign of Terror” ‘wears its heart on its sleeve’. It is easy to forget how lyrically dark the music is when the upbeat tempo of most of its songs can be the soundtrack to jumping rope at recess. Dive in further and you find a record that has dark narratives, which most pop records would not dare cross into. But while “Reign
of Terror” is more emotionally drenched, showing such heart ironically gives way to the aggressive side Sleigh Bells did not show much before. No longer hesitant, Sleigh Bells took the chance at scaring themselves with what they could create and embraced it. Although it is an album with dark mystery at its core, what allows them versatility is their ability to have fun with it. Metaphorically, “Treats” is Sleigh Bells as little children discovering how much fun they can have with creating music, while “Reign of Terror” is them
as teenagers digging out classic rock records and attempting to emulate such inspiration in their identity. Though such an attempt to emulate idols can sometimes prove to be a disaster, Sleigh Bells somehow do not come across as complete ripoffs, as they put their own spin to influences. The in-your-face nature of “Reign of Terror” is what made it one of the most anticipated releases of 2012. If this is only the beginning of Sleigh Bells’ career, one can—and at the same time cannot— imagine what they will pull out of their hats next.
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Adele on top of the industry
Six Grammys and the cover of Vogue, what more could a girl wish for? By SHANNON SHRIEBAK Senior Writer It’s impossible to think of a 2011 without “Rolling in the Deep” booming from stereo speakers at least every hour, with its thumping bass line and soulful vocals. And when that catchy anthem tired the airwaves, the now-quintessential breakup song “Someone Like You” swiftly took over. Like it or not, 2011 was surely the “Year of Adele.” It seems as though Adele appeared out of nowhere, materializing from blue-eyed soul and vicious heartbreak. But behind a Grammy-winning record is a story of determination, hard work and, of course, a nasty breakup. Born in London, England, to a single mother, Adele quickly became obsessed with the intricacies of voices. Inspired by strong female acts, such as the Spice Girls and P!nk, Adele began exploring music even further and developed a serious passion for it. As she approached her teens, Adele began delving into R&B acts, such as Mary J. Blige and Destiny’s Child, which greatly influenced her sound as a vocalist. This inspiration would continue to shape her as an artist throughout her career. Shortly after graduating, a young Adele published a three-song demo online. This demo caught the interest of XL Recordings and led to her signing a record deal with the company in 2006. Adele quickly began recording her debut album “19” (named for her age when recording began), which was released in 2008. The breakthrough album featured breakthrough singles “Chasing Pavements” and “Hometown Glory.” “19” received wide critical acclaim as Adele embarked on a world tour in support of the album; the tour abruptly ended after a traumatic
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Adele poses backstage with her six awards at the 54th annual Grammy Awards. Adele won awards for best pop solo performance for "Someone Like You," song of the year, record of the year and best short form music video for "Rolling in the Deep" and album of the year and best pop vocal album for "21." breakup that left the singer in shambles. But leave it to Adele to turn the fallout of heartbreak into one of the most raw and emotionally charged albums of the century, “21.” The year 2011 surely marked the height of Adele’s artistic prowess and chart-topping ability. Her innovative second studio album “21” completely
obliterated any speculation of a sophomore slump for the young singer. The album was heavily inspired by Nashvilleroots music, which her bus driver played during the southern leg of her North American tour. “21” went number one in 18 different countries and Adele became the first living artist since the Beatles to have two simultaneous top-five
hits in both the Official Singles Chart and the Official Albums Chart, according to the Official Charts Company. But the wildly successful year did not come without its pitfalls. Tragedy struck the young singer when she suffered a vocal cord hemorrhage in late 2011 and was forced to cancel a large portion of her tour for
fear of permanently damaging her voice. Adele received surgery and performed for the first time since her recovery at the 2012 Grammys. Her voice sounded smooth and powerful as her soaring contralto enveloped her captivated audience. That same night, Adele won all Grammys for which she was nominated, totaling to a staggering six trophies. Adele’s most vulnerable and endearing moment of the Grammys was during her acceptance speech for her final award. She staggered across the stage and squawked into the microphone, “Mum! Girl did good!” She spoke through tears as the audience watched a woman truly achieving what once seemed to be an impossible fantasy. It was the humility that makes her music so raw and emotional—the portrait of a true artist. So what’s next for the recordbreaking, blue-eyed soul singer? Adele was quoted in Vogue magazine saying, “I am f----- off for four or five years. If I am constantly working, my relationships fail. So at least now I can have enough time to write a happy record. And be in love and be happy.” She has since backpedaled on that statement and revealed plans to hit the studio just a week following the Brit Awards. Very rarely is an artist recognized for pure, unadulterated talent rather than for shock value and publicity stunts. With a voice to put any singer to shame and lyrics that portray love and loss with the poeticism of a seasoned writer, Adele is a rare gem in a world where anyone with a guitar and a YouTube account can be considered a musician. Adele may be too young to be crowned as the voice of the decade, but to say she’s the voice of heartbreak—that doesn’t seem to be too far of a stretch at all.
What your handbag choice says about you... By RAYA SACCO Contributing Writer
What do handbags say about you? Yes, ladies, handbags, just like any other accessory, not only make the outfit but hold us together. What are the first things you grab when you leave the house? Keys, wallet, cellphone, sunglasses and you can’t forget lip gloss. A woman’s purse is a miniature closet that she carries to school, work and even a night on the town. Since our wardrobe expresses who we are as individuals, our purses say a little more about us in detail. Even when trying to look professional for an interview, you can still get away with a snakeskin shoulder bag that screams rebel. When talking about her
clutch, Andi Remoquillo, a freshman at DePaul, said “I am on the go and because it’s black, it’s classic, but the gold studs show that I put my own little touch on things. Since it’s small, it shows that I choose carefully for what I take with me.”
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The clutch is typically meant for the weekend. It’s small enough to carry and bold enough to stand out at a party. So you have the clutch, tote, messenger,
shoulder, backpack and duffel bag. If you carry a messenger bag, you are most likely to be on the go just like any other Chicago native. The tote, typically used in the summer for sunbathing on the beach, shows that you’re laid back and that purses are too high maintenance for you. Normally, the only time a person is seen wearing a duffel bag is around campus, with tight schedules that include going to work, school and squeezing in time for the gym. This is one of the few scenarios carrying a duffel bag is acceptable. “My backpack says that I’m artistic and creative. It shows that I’m original and feminine,” Virginia Curtis, a freshman at DePaul, said. Do you ever see those people carrying backpacks with pins that have sayings like “I love Justin
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Bieber” or “Vote for Barack Obama?” Or the women walking down Michigan Avenue with Tory Burch and Louis Vuitton purses? There is meaning behind each handbag.
Next time you are walking on DePaul’s campus, glance at your friend’s hand bag, you will notice her personality, style and “status” shining through a simple, musthave accessory.
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Nature-inspired baubles DePaul alum pursues creativity through jewelry line By DEBRA LIPSON Contributing Writer For Julie Harris, 29, it is all about adornment. “I remember discovering my love for jewelry at a young age and I have my grandmother to thank for that,” said Harris. “In fact, one of my fondest childhood memories was going to my grandmother’s house and siting through her endless antique jewelry chest filled with estate and sidewalk sale pieces.” These early memories cemented a deep seeded affection for all things accessory within Harris, which continued to expand as she grew up. Frustrated with the search for perfect gold pieces in the Chicago jewelry scene, Harris (an undergrad Psychology major and Double Demon with a graduate degree in Education and Master’s completed in June 2011) took matters into her own hands. “I went to local bead shops and found beautiful stones, chains, wire and materials to make my own jewelry since I couldn’t find any gold accessories I really adored,” she said. “I felt the need to personalize my own pieces. So, the bead shop sales woman showed me how to do a quick wire wrap with a few flicks of the wrist, and voila, my jewelry career had begun.” Through trial and error, and an accompanying bead braceletmaking class, Harris honed her craft. She now fashions everything from earrings, necklaces and bracelets to rings and anklets inspired by nature and classic designs. She sells her creations through her e-retail business, Jewels by Jules. While Harris is completing the final stages of a Jewels by Jules website, she currently takes custom orders via email at jewelsbyjules123@ gmail.com and assures she has something for everyone. “I construct a variety of jewelry pieces which cater to my clients’ needs, whether they are looking for an everyday piece or jewels for an upscale event,” she said.
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Above: Julie Harris, the 29-year-old creator of Jewels by Jules, a sophisticated jewelry line from the DePaul alum. Although she did not take art-related courses at DePaul, Harris credits the university with helping her pursue a passion and tapping her inner leader. “I graduated from the Student Leadership Institute at DePaul, which was a phenomenal program that prepared me to start my business,” she said. “I have always had an entrepreneurial spirit that was waiting to reveal itself through artistic expression. DePaul has been so supportive in bringing my passions to the forefront and that is what I love about the school.” With so much on her plate, Harris is planning for the future
albeit carefully doing so. “I look forward to showcasing a website that targets a large audience. In 10 years, I ultimately see myself with a large online presence in the jewelry world and I would like to have my collections displayed in department stores or upscale boutiques,” she said. Her lofty goals combined with a love for her art makes Harris’ business a true gem. “I genuinely take the time to design custommade, sophisticated and bright pieces upon request,” she said. The most important aspect of the line? “Jewels by Jules custom designs are created to ultimately accessorize and accentuate your personality!”
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Jewelry examples from Harris' jewelry line, which includes earrings, necklaces, bracelets, rings and anklets inspired by nature and classic designs.
The name says it all, pop-punk group Fun. to release second album By SUMMER CONCEPCION
Contributing Writer
When Fun. first came on the scene, it was difficult to classify them —Were they pop? Were they rock? Were they punk pop? Given that they are on the Fueled by Ramen label, alongside bands such as Paramore, Panic! At the Disco and Fall Out Boy, the term “emo” might have come to mind. But where exactly do they fall under the musical
spectrum? The band Fun. can’t be “emo” because that would be too ironic, right? Well, while they seem to follow the usual formula behind Fueled by Ramen artists, as in pop-y music with underlying emotional messages, they set themselves apart from the crowd, especially with their sophomore album “Some Nights.” These days it is hard to get away from the infectious track “We Are Young,” especially
after it was featured on the hit show “Glee” and even a Chevy Super Bowl commercial this year. Part of Fun’s charm is how witty lyrics are crafted into catchy, melodic music. If one listens to what lead singer Nate Ruess has to say, though, they will discover his yearning to figure out the truths of life. Ruess’ ability to make the listener feel like he is conveying his perspective on life provides a sense of empathy that rings throughout the album. At
times you want to give Ruess a pat on the back, especially because he tells you stories while belting his voice for the entire world to hear. In comparison to their debut album “Aim and Ignite”, Fun.’s further venture into redefining what pop music is makes them a band that is unafraid of expressing themselves. Upon first listening to “Some Nights”, one can feel the newfound confidence Fun. has in themselves, as they
grow increasingly more theatrical and lay their stories right in front of you. Although “Aim and Ignite” was a solid debut album for them, Fun embraces the human experience even more on “Some Nights” and does a better job of it. If they can convince one of something, it is that we all go through experiences of fear, loneliness and heartbreak, but life is too short to keep it all in. So what is the solution
to life problems such as these? According to Fun., it is to sing it off and let everyone know that they are not alone. “Some Nights” can be defined as the feel-good-aboutbeing-human album of the year (thus far, at least). Though Fun.’s take on pop music is not the most mainstream, it is genuine in its own right in that it celebrates what it means to feel emotions, live through them and have fun while we are at it, of course (no pun intended).
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Stylitics virtual assistant creates ‘your style, smarter’ By STEPHANIE CHOPORIS
Contributing Writer
While many high-schoolers may fill their daily planners with homework assignments, football games and other doodles, Stony Brook University (Stony Brook, N.Y.) sophomore Rachel Clark had a slightly different use for her agenda. For four years, the now 19-year-old meticulously documented each article of clothing she wore to class. Concerned that others were watching her every stylistic move, she constantly poured through her entries of ballet flats and Uniqlo skinny jeans, making sure to not duplicate an outfit. At least within a short period of time. Now, Clark has found what she calls “a dream come true,” a virtual closet through a new website called Stylitics. Not only can she abandon the “annoying” and “time-consuming” logging process and enter her entire wardrobe into the interactive platform with a few simple clicks, but she can also plan outfits weeks in advance, view her fashion history with graphics and timelines and much more. Stylitics, which stands for “style” and “analytics,” is a fashion insights company that allows brands to better connect with their consumers. As the first Web platform of its kind, users
can describe the items in their wardrobe, down to the color and fabric, and even upload photos to make their closets as detailed and visual as possible. Based on this information, brands can then gather real-time market research on what customers own and are putting to use. “There’s nothing like it right now,” said CEO and co-founder, Rohan Deuskar. Along with helping the “everyday person” manage his/her style, “there was a lot more that the fashion industry could do to learn why people are buying and wearing what they’re wearing,” he said. The idea for such a site began with a conversation between Deuskar and business partner, Zach Davis. Always interested in discovering trends, Deuskar realized that much information could be learned just by studying the items in one’s closet. After looking through his own, he quickly wanted to know which brands he wore most often. When Davis and others admitted they had similar concerns, the two began tossing around the concept of a website. And to make it even more engaging for users, they launched a private virtual closet with weather forecasts and fun fashion facts in November 2011. Currently operating under invitation-only status, Deuskar said users mainly range from 16 to 35 years of age, with 80 percent being women and 20 percent men. While some consumers
benefit from receiving feedback on their fashion habits, others enjoy Stylitics’ rewards program. As members use site features more frequently, they earn “style points,” which can be redeemed for prizes, such as gift cards, access to private events and Marc Jacobs handbags. Excitedly crossing her fingers for the totes, Clark also enjoys the site’s organizational aspect. “I think it will help me see what items I’m neglecting and maybe inspire me to integrate things at the back of my closet into my daily outfits,” she said. Becoming a member just a couple of weeks ago, the longhaired brunette admitted on her blog that she has several more wardrobe pieces to add, such as a vintage wool sweater that her grandmother bought in Ireland 30 years ago. After analyzing the items she has already uploaded, Stylitics calculated that she has spent more than $2,800 on her clothing. The entire wardrobe cost for the average Stylitics member is $1,900. “I could have gotten two new MacBook Pros with that $2,800,” she wrote in a post. When asked what she predicted the total number would look like, her first reaction was, “Oh, God.” Since her Feb. 2 blog entry, she has added several items to her virtual closet, raising the working value to $3,800. “And I’m not even done yet,” she said. From a marketer’s standpoint,
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Kasia Macioch, BP department manager at Nordstrom in Skokie, thinks Stylitics is a good way to create one-on-one contact with customers, particularly smaller companies who may be unable to directly get in touch with their shoppers. “It sounds kind of cool,” she said, despite being unfamiliar with the site. And if Stylitics becomes more popular, Macioch believes it could definitely have an impact on Nordstrom’s merchandise and the outfits being designed. But for now she thinks the site would be most beneficial for spotting trends in men’s clothing, since men seem more likely than women to buy clothes that represent previous purchases. “I know I personally buy things that are completely different from the last thing I bought,” said Macioch. “I never wear the same things the same way. I like to mix it up.” While Deuskar understands Macioch’s point, he thinks an individual’s personality type, regardless of gender, will better determine how users make the most of the site. Unlike Clark, DePaul University senior Lauren Pyrzynski, who also possesses many items in her wardrobe, would not consider using Stylitics. “The idea sounds interesting, but I would not want to take the time to type in and describe every piece of clothing I have,” she said. “It just seems like a lot of work for the consumer.”
On the other hand, fellow DePaul senior Karolina Lesniak, had a fairly different opinion. “I think it’s [the site] is a great idea for people who have problems with figuring out what to wear and for people who don’t want to pay money for stylists,” she said. Not only would she try Stylitics, but also seemed interested in discovering different combinations for her wardrobe. Queen Mary University of London senior Hrista Dimitrova who often finds choosing clothes somewhat “laborious,” had similar thoughts. Usually spending around 40 minutes to select a single outfit, she thinks the site “would actually help save time” and prevent her from deciding on recently worn items when in a hurry. With thousands of anxious shoppers on the waiting list, Deuskar expects Stylitics to open to the general public in the next few weeks. Already “blown away” by the response from current users, he hopes the site will continue to grow. As for Clark, she simply has to make her closet complete. And unlike high school, she probably will not have to worry about any repeats. Especially with the frequent alerts, such as “Hey, you’ve worn those stretchy pants three times this week,” Clark described. “Wear something real.”
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Sports Editor Cheryl Waity Assistant Sports Editor Julian Zeng depauliasports@gmail.com the court. The play was taking long, until Louisville tried to trap Young at the top of the key and he found McKinney wide open for the game-tying layup that sent it to overtime. The extra session did not go DePaul's way with costly turnovers dooming them. The referees, at least in the eyes of Purnell, could have done their part in overtime and the rest of the game. “I feel like our guys deserve respect from the officials too. They really do, and I'll just leave it at that.” DePaul will head to New York to take on St. John's Feb. 20, and Purnell feels that they are not too far off from their third Big East win of the season. “If we take that style of play on to the next game and down the stretch [of the season] then we're going to win some games.”
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on defense like rebounding and blocking out and talking on D," Young said about the drastic change between halves.“As you can see, it hurt us at the end of the game. ” During Big East play, DePaul tends to have a solid first half and let their guard down totally in the second half. That wasn't the case against the Cardinals. Even as Louisville came back and the mostly redclad crowd was deafening, the Blue Demons answered back the entire second half. Just when it seemed like Louisville would escape with a victory in regulation, up 76-72 with just under a minute remaining, Donnavan Kirk stepped up and hit a clutch three to bring DePaul within a point. “I knew he was going to knock that down, ” freshman Charles McKinney said. “He can shoot for a big. He knocks them down in practice all the time. ” Purnell also had words of high praise for Kirk, who seems to be as healthy as he's been all season.
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“I thought he was a real presence out for us, ” Purnell said of Kirk, who finished with 11 points as one of three Blue Demons in double-figure scoring.“Hopefully
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we can get 25 to 30 minutes from him for the rest of the season. With less than 10 seconds remaining, Brandon Young brought the ball up
Left: Charles McKinney put up a last minute layup to send the Demons in to overtime. Right: Donnavan Kirk hit a three pointer to put the Demons within a point just under a minute left in regulation.
UConn blows by DePaul By PAT EATON-ROBB Associated Press
Cleveland Melvin guards the Irish's Scott Martin.
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Demons keep close, fall to Irish By DAVID BERRY Senior Writer
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — The DePaul Blue Demons gave the host Notre Dame Fighting Irish all they could handle Saturday afternoon in Purcell Pavilion but couldn’t finish it off in a 84-76 loss. Four Blue Demons scored in doublefigures, but Notre Dame’s Jack Cooley and rebounding advantage eventually did DePaul in. “Cooley was a handful for us,” DePaul head coach Oliver Purnell said about the 6-9 junior forward who finished with 22 points and 14 rebounds. “He definitely damaged us all night long.” As a whole, DePaul was outrebounded by Notre Dame 33-23. Cleveland Melvin led the way with six rebounds in addition to his 16 points. The other three Blue Demons in double figures were Jeremiah Kelly, Jamee Crockett and Brandon Young. The Blue Demons were a thorn in Notre Dame’s side all afternoon. Irish guard Eric Atkins hit a layup to extend their lead to 61-54 with 11:14 remaining in the game. After a DePaul timeout, the Blue Demons came out on a 9-0 run to take the lead. From there, it was back and forth for most of the remainder of the game. “It wasn’t going to be easy, it was
going to be a grind,” Notre Dame Head Coach Mike Brey said. “It’s one of those things that you say if we get out, it’ll be a flat escape. It was an escape game.” DePaul’s ability to turn Notre Dame over early on as well as wearing them down with their backcourt pressure is what kept them in it until nearly the end. The Blue Demons caused 12 Notre Dame turnovers and scored 17 points off of them. “Everytime we looked like we had some breathing room, [DePaul] is right back on you,” Brey said. Two crucial calls down the stretch doomed the Blue Demons. With 6:38 remaining and the game tied at 68, Purnell was called for a technical foul. Jerian Grant made the two free throws, then the Irish got the ball back and Cooley made a layup, putting Notre Dame up by four. DePaul never got closer than three the rest of the game. “I had been giving to him [the referee] pretty good, so I guess I got on him a little harder than he wanted,” Purnell said about the foul. “I just thought it was a touch foul in the middle of the floor.” Even with the loss, forward Donnavan Kirk sought out the positives. “It’s showing growth in our team,” he said. “As you see, we are a work in progress. We just have to keep pushing and getting better.”
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Shabazz Napier and Alex Oriakhi each put up double-doubles and Connecticut, playing its fourth straight game without ailing coach Jim Calhoun, beat DePaul 80-54 Wednesday night. Napier had 14 points and 11 assists and Oriakhi scored 14 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for the Huskies (16-9, 6-7 Big East), who snapped a two game losing streak. Jeremy Lamb led the team with 18 points and Andre Drummond had 15 points and nine rebounds. Jeremiah Kelly had 16 points and Cleveland Melvin scored 11 to lead DePaul (11-14, 2-11), which has lost five in a row. UConn improves to 2-2 since Calhoun took an indefinite medical leave of absence suffering from spinal stenosis. The Huskies had lost six of their last seven games and won for just the fourth time in 2012, breaking the 70-point barrier for the first time since New Year’s Eve. Connecticut never trailed in this one. The Huskies scored the game’s first eight points, forcing Oliver Purnell to take a timeout just over 3 minutes into the first half. A 10-0 run, highlighted by back-toback 3-pointers from DeAndre Daniels, gave the Huskies a 22-8 lead and forced another DePaul timeout.
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Jamee Crockett blocks a shot by Connecticut's Alex Oriakhi during the first half of the game in Storrs, Conn., Wednesday, Feb. 15. The Huskies shot just 36 percent from the floor (14 for 39) in the first half, but led 34-24 at halftime by holding DePaul to just 11 baskets and outrebounding the Blue Devils 28-17. C o n n e c t i c u t dominated the boards, outrebounding DePaul 50-27, including 20-7 on the offensive end. UConn opened the second half on a 15-4 run and led 49-29 after a pair of dunks by Drummond, and a fast-break layup from Napier. DePaul was able to cut the lead to 14, but couldn’t get any closer. DePaul has lost 10 of its last 11, and
has just two conference wins. Melvin, who had originally committed to UConn before changing his mind in 2010, had been averaging over 18 points a game. He hit just five of his 14 shots against the Huskies. UConn was coming off road losses to Louisville and Syracuse. The Huskies, who had been averaging just over 60 points a game in their last 11, improved to 4-8 in 2012. Calhoun missed his fourth game Wednesday as a result of spinal stenosis, and also will miss Saturday’s game against Marquette and Monday’s game against Villanova.
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How to stay fit Softball gets hot start in Hawaii in the winter By DAVID BERRY Senior Writer
By DIANA CRISAN Contributing Writer For some, the arrival of thick sweater and puffy jacket season perfectly coincides with our fondness of eating every carb in sight. The cold winter air makes it hard to leave your house, while homemade Nutella Hot Chocolate can guarantee that you won’t. Fact: You barely want to get out from underneath that warm, cozy blanket to use the washroom, let alone to go to the gym. “There’s something you can always do,” said Kat Hartmann, fitness specialist and personal trainer of Galter Life Center in Lincoln Square. “Your body weight is a tool you can always use. Do some sit-ups or some push-ups while watching television.” Don’t get frustrated and lose hope within a week either. Results take time. “Try and set small goals for yourself because they’re more achievable,” said Maria Galiotos, fitness member services leader of Galter Life Center and medical school student. Working out for at least 20 minutes a day will at least get you the minimum cardiovascular benefits said Hartmann. Do whatever you can and work it into your schedule. Even busy schedules have some room for exercise. “Even walking short distances will help because at least you’re getting some exercise,” said Galiotos. “Anything is better than nothing,” said Hartmann. Working out, whether in a gym or at home, is not the only way to stay fit this winter; healthy eating habits are also the key to success. “Get smart about what you’re eating,” said Hartmann. “Do you know that a bagel from Dunkin Donuts is 500 calories, without the cream cheese? The proper serving size for a bagel is only half, but most people don’t know this. It’s important to know your portion sizes.” She suggests signing up at sparkpeople.com. It’s a website with free diet plans that counts your calories, offers personalized fitness programs, and it's where world master chef, healthy cooking expert and author of on defense like rebounding “The SparkPeople Cookbook” posts healthy recipes. Kate Kinne, a registered dietician from Galter Life Center, provides some tips on what to eat and how to stay healthy during the winter. “It may be a little harder to get fresh produce in the winter because many fruits and veggies are not ‘in season’ during winter months,” said Kinne “However, citrus fruits like oranges, grapefruit and clementines are in season, as well as pears. Good veggies during the winter months include sweet potatoes, brussels sprouts, squash and kale.” There are also specific foods that you can eat to get you full faster, so that you don’t over eat. “There are certain foods that are more nutrient dense,” said Morales. “They make you feel fuller by eating less, like raw fruits and vegetables.” Hartmann says that it’s important to give yourself some wiggle room. Set realistic goals and stick to them. “Don’t vow off chocolate for the rest of your life because then you tend to just binge,” she said. “Stop for a second and just reassess.” Staying motivated gets tough during the winter, but many students continue to push through the cold in order to stay fit and healthy. “We do classes together so that we can motivate one another,” said a junior psychology student Marina Giovannini about working out with her friends. “Once you get into a fitness routine it’s easy to stick with it no matter the season,” said sophomore Spanish student Martin Diaz. “In the winter it’s easy to get depressed and working out is a great way to get energy.”
Eight out of the 16 players on the DePaul Blue Demon softball team are from what would be considered softball states. It seems that would make the first weekend of the season in Honolulu at the Hawaii Paradise Classic a breeze. A nice, cool island breeze at that. “They loved it, they really did,” Head Coach Eugene Lenti said about the weather during their stay on the islands, which hovered around the 70s with light winds and not much humidity. “It was paradise, it really was.” On the field results saw more success than not, but still left the Blue Demons with plenty to work on. “It was a good weekend, we got three wins in and beat the teams we were supposed to beat,” Lenti said after his squad defeated MissouriKansas City twice and Seattle once. “I would have liked to compete better against Hawaii. Overall, it was a pretty solid weekend.” The Rainbow Wahine of Hawaii were an offensive wrecking machine most of the weekend, scoring a total of 30 runs on the last day of the tournament between two games. They outscored DePaul 14-2 in their two games the teams played, both Hawaii victories. One of the few bright spots against Hawaii specifically was Hannah Penna. The sophomore pitcher who struggled to make an impact an impact as a freshman, was one of the pitchers of any team in the tournament that
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Senior pitcher Bree Brown in a game against Louisville last year. The Blue Demons don't play at home until April. could slow down the Rainbow Wahine bats at all. "My control has gotten a lot better, as well as my confidence and focus,” Penna said when asked about what has changed from last season to now. The Miami, Fla. native with a strong softball background in her family, Penna admitted that the warm weather helped somewhat in her strong performance of six innings pitched, five hits, two earned runs, six strikeouts
and three walks in two relief appearances against Hawaii. “It was awesome,” Penna said about the weather. The Blue Demons certainly had their moments of glory in their three wins, including a moment that can't get much better for a first atbat. Mary Connolly came through in a pinch for DePaul, literally. In her first at-bat for the Blue Demons, the freshman blasted a three-run pinch-hit
home run to give DePaul the win in their first game of the season. “You can't do much better than that," Lenti said, saying a three-run walk-off home run in a player's first at-bat has never happened, to his knowledge, in program history. “She was very clutch there. I felt she was the right person at the right time and she made me look good." Sophomore Megan Coronado, Connolly's roommate for the weekend in Hawaii, expressed just as much pride for her as Lenti did. "Every night we would have a talk and I'd tell her and I'd tell her everyone is going to get their shot and when you do you have to perform,” Coronado said of Connolly, who hit two home runs and drove in five runs on the weekend. "She said she's been ready and waiting. I was so proud, everyone was stoked for her.” Coronado was solid on the weekend as well, hitting .368 (7-of-19) with two home runs, five runs batted in and four runs scored. "This year being a four, I am more of a threat so I attack the ball more and any pitch I get as a strike I'm going to go after it,” the sophomore and Texas native said, also quick to point out how much she enjoyed the warm weather. Lynsey Ciezki led the team on the weekend with a .467 batting average. The Blue Demons are back on the road, heading to Las Vegas for the Louisville Slugger Desert Classic before heading down to Clearwater, Fla. for the NFCA Leadoff Classic.
"LIN" Continued from back cover 23-year-old kid with jet black hair and high cheekbones leading the New York Knicks in one of the biggest sports markets in the country. Lin was a breath of fresh air to the New York fanbase and NBA fans everywhere because of his unselfishness with the basketball, willingly finding open teammates while at the same time having no reservations attacking the basket. A true point guard, Lin fits perfectly into D’Antoni’s system, his smart playmaking abilities elevate him over the Knicks’ other point guards—Iman Shumpert (athletic, but better at the 2), Toney Douglas (incompetent), Mike Bibby (ancient) and Baron Davis (still waiting for offers on his TV sitcom). But some still managed to discriminate, detracting from Lin’s basketball abilities and instead focusing on the race of the person with these abilities. Lin’s success has yielded more than its share of political incorrectness. During a recent ESPN broadcast of the Knicks, the camera cut to a sign in the crowd reading “The Yellow Mamba.” One New York newspaper sported the
headline “Amasian,” after Lin’s gamewinning shot against the Raptors. Platforms like Twitter are breeding grounds for buffoons like boxer Floyd Mayweather, who tweeted that “all the hype is because he’s Asian,” saying black players perform similarly on a nightly basis “and don’t get the same praise.” Most recently, after the Knicks’ loss to the New Orleans Hornets Feb. 18 (Lin’s first loss as a starter), ESPN ran a headline on its mobile website that came under fire. The Knicks and Hornets game recap led with the headline “A Chink in the Armor,” highlighting Lin’s nine turnovers on the night, but not without including a racial slur. ESPN went on to remove the headline shortly after and issued an apology. But for the 35 minutes it stayed online, it was a reminder that we still have things to learn. Despite the fact Lin stands out because of his ethnicity, his accomplishments are impressive for a player of any skin color or ethnicity, never mind for an Asian-American. Lin dropped 136
points in his first five starts, most by an NBA player since the ABA merger in 1976-1977. Lin’s six straight games with at least 20 points and seven assists also set a Knicks franchise record. An evangelical Christian, Lin is a humble person always quick to divert credit to his teammates or coaching staff. Free from the egotistical, self-aggrandizement of many superstar athletes today, Lin’s deferential attitude should only add to his appeal. Lin’s success should transcend all this; it should rise above the race angle and make us focus less on his appearance and ethnic background, and instead appreciate his stellar on-court accomplishments. He’s moving our preconceptions forward, in line with thoughts more appropriate for the year 2012. Lin is a gift, an underdog changing the antiquated view of the NBA as a “black” sport unappealing to the majority of white America. With any luck, Lin will sustain this level of basketball playing, and we won’t care what he looks like anymore. We’ll still have the puns, though.
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Big East run down
Track has impressive showing at ISU Classic, takes on Big East championships By CHERYL WAITY Sports Editor
Tim Nedow likes to set records. Which is perhaps why the men’s track and field shotputter did it again at the ISU Classic the weekend of Feb. 11. Nedow threw a 20.35-meter giving him not only the top spot at the meet, but also an indoor shot put record for DePaul. “Last weekend was a pretty good weekend,” said head track and field coach Dave Dopek. “A lot of people were running odd events.” One event that was particularly odd was the 600 yard dash, but that didn’t stop the Blue Demons from making it memorable. Freshman Jacqueline Kasal decided to give Nedow a run for his money by setting the Blue Demon record in the 600 yard dash when she finished with a seventh-place time of
1:24.32. “That’s the only meet I know of that runs that race, but it’s nice to see her have the foot speed she should,” said Dopek. “It should pay big dividends.” Big East indoor conference championships are where DePaul track and field will really be putting their skills to the test. Senior throwers Nedow and Alana Kovacs will be looking for high marks as well as a few underclassman who will be making their first appearances at the Big East indoor conference championships. About half of the competitors from DePaul this year are freshmen or sophomores, and Dopek is looking forward to seeing what these young Blue Demons can do on a big stage. DePaul has representation not only in the throwing categories but also running races such as the women’s 20 meter, men’s and women’s 1,000 meter, women’s half mile as well as women’s 60 meter and 200 meter. Perennial cross country star Matthew Graham took on both the 5k and 3k Saturday and Sunday respectively. Despite what would seem like a grueling two days of racing
Dopek was looking for “a breakthrough performance” from the junior. “Matt has primarily placed in the top three,” said Dopek. “I’m fairly certain he’s going for a conference championship in the 5k.” And the grueling schedule is something a lot of runners will be experiencing since Dopek says many competitors run both events. “There’s nothing to lose by running both,” he said. “There won’t be a lot of 100 percent fresh legs in that race.” And for the first time since DePaul has been in the Big East conference the Demons competed for an award in high jump. Freshman Joe Boesso qualified for the competition at the Chicagoland Championships. “He’s got loads of talent. We’re just trying to catch him up,” said Dopek. The Big East indoor championships usher in the track and field outdoor competition and serve as almost a mid-way point for the Track and Field season. “The focus at this meet really is to gauge where we’re at right now,” said Dopek. “It’s an impressive situation to have 21 different athletes competing.”
Golden Eagles no match for Blue Demons By DUSTIN RUTTENBERG Senior Writer
The DePaul Women’s basketball team (NR/22) were coming off a 79 -73 victory over Villanova and were looking to continue their roll Sunday afternoon against unranked Marquette (13–11, 4-7). DePaul has been playing with a two player bench since mid-December and have found themselves spreading thin offensively. Recently, the Blue Demons have been able to incorporate a little extra hustle into their game plan, resulting in players playing above and beyond. As the season winds down, DePaul sees themselves as a tournament team, and credit the players for this, for they’ve had to pull a lot of missing weight this season. The first half featured poor shooting from both sides as both the Blue Demons and Golden Eagles shot under GRANT MYATT| The DePaulia 40 percent to end the first half. Junior Brittany Hrynko led a resurgence against Marquette with 12 points in the Anna Martin led DePaul in scoring second half. through the first half with 7, but went 2 -7 from the floor. Marquette’s Arlesia tank. The Blue Demons out rebounded the arc and finished with 12 for the Morse was the only player on the floor the Golden Eagles by a margin of 10, game. that demonstrated good shooting in the 38– 28 and had two players with 10 Martin connected on 3-5 and first half finishing with 12. This would boards a piece. DePaul would take finished the game with 19 points. be enough to give the Golden Eagles the advantage of every Marquette miss and The Blue Demons almost doubled lead at the half, 30–27. beat them on the fast break. This was their scoring in the second half and Marquette came into this one with the key role for forward Jasmine Penny cruised to a resurging 71 – 59 victory. a short bench as well. Coach Terri who would find herself slashing to the Coach Doug Bruno wasn’t pleased Mitchell was left with 8 players Sunday basket on the break. Penny finished with the way his “Magnificent 7” shot after losing Courtney Thomas, Lauren with 14 points. but was still happy to take the win. Tibbs and Apiew Ojulu to injury. At the Morse, who led Marquette in “I did not feel we came out ready end of the first half the team would find scoring through the first half, would to play. Marquette did a great job of themselves with another setback, losing only add 3 more points in the game, giving us their best shot” said Bruno. Chelsea Butler to an ankle injury. finishing with 15. “They pounded it into the post, we got Brittany Hrynko finished the first Forward Katherine Plouffe was the in foul trouble early, but after halftime half with only four points after going only dominate player for Marquette we came out with a lot of energy and 2-11, but she turned it around in the in the second half finishing with 22 that is really what we needed.” second. Hyrnko would tack on an extra points and 7 rebounds. Plouffe worked This game was the 56th time these 12 points in the half. Katherine Harry in the post adding 16 two teams have played since 1978. Marquette didn’t have the stamina points in the half. Harry would finish DePaul leads the series 35 – 21. to keep up with the Blue Demons in the with 6 points and 10 rebounds. DePaul’s next game is on the road second half. The Golden Eagles game DePaul would take a lot of outside at West Virginia Feb. 18. The Demons' plan in the first half was to dominate in shots in the second half, but would next home game is Feb. 21 at 8 p.m. the inside and pound the paint, but in the connect on only 32 percent of them. against Syracuse. second there wasn’t enough gas in the Deanna Ortiz shot 4–10 from beyond
Golf swings into spring season By LAURA JO CLANTON Senior Writer
New start, new practice facility and new energy. The DePaul Blue Demons golf team is “better prepared” and stronger than ever, said Head Coach Betty Kaufmann. February marked the start of the spring season for the Blue Demons, who came out with a rocky start in The Match Play in Orlando last week. And still, they managed to pull out a win on the last day over Illinois State 3.5-2.5. “We were so much better last week than in the winter,” said Kaufmann. “Our goal is to always be better this week than last week and we did that.” As the team returns to play after a two-month hiatus, their focus is on positioning themselves in matches to keep consistent and steady from start to finish. It’s important that we be “mentally tougher,” said Kaufmann. The team definitely hopes to come out stronger this spring and “play smart, play steady,” said Kaufmann. A big part of the strategy relies on the four players who are setting the bar for this team in performance, attitude and leadership. Senior Ben Westley and junior Russell Budd have been “pretty solid,” said Kaufmann. “Ben has traveled to all tournaments for four years and Russell has been pretty regular.” Underclassmen Jan Juelicher and Moritz Ackerhans, both international players from Germany, have also been welcome additions to the team. Ackerhans, who joined the team a year ago, played in five events totaling 15 rounds last season, while Juelicher is beginning his first season with the Blue Demons this year. Both traveled with the team to Orlando and will join the team in South Carolina on the 18th. Both Ackerhans and Juelicher have put up “good numbers this season” and can be expected to travel often this season said Kaufmann. Another up-and-comer on the team this season is junior John Pavelko, who was one of only four, including Ackerhans, Westley and Budd, to score individual wins Day 1 in Orlando. Pavelko will travel to South Carolina and has shown “great progress,” said Kaufman. “I’m expecting him to step up” this season, Kaufmann added. However, Big East collegiate golf is an “individual game but a team sport,” said Kaufmann. “We are only as good as each individual player.” Because the match score is a combined overall average of the individual games, every game counts and every player is held accountable to their teammates. One element that is sure to affect that team performance is the addition of a new facility where the team is able to practice and focus on teaching and improvement. Although the team travels a lot, the addition of this facility allows the team to devote more time to practice and working on basic skills to improve their individual games. “What we can do now and teaching capacity has made them so much stronger,” said Kaufmann. “It takes time to see progress,” she said; however, the team has already shown “tremendous improvement.” Only time will tell what we can expect from the maturing team over the course of the season, however their goals are still the same: to finish the season with all top five finishes and to go to the Big East Championships. The Blue Demons face Ohio in South Carolina on Saturday and Wexford Plantation Intercollegiate on Monday.
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Demons lose thriller in overtime
Blue Demons were able to quiet the sizable contingent of Louisville fans. It was estimated that around 60 coach
By DAVID BERRY Senior Writer
The looks on the faces of Brandon Young and Oliver Purnell after the game said it all. They let one get away. Young scored a seasonhigh 27 points but he and the rest of the Blue Demons could not pull through with the upset, falling to No. 19/18 ranked Louisville 90-82 in overtime Saturday afternoon at Allstate Arena. Purnell looked exhausted in the postgame press conference and even acknowledged being drained. Young had a blank look on his face, not normally seen after a player has their best game of the season. “The bad is that we didn't get the job done and we took a few defensive possessions off in the meat of the game,” Purnell said. “The good, of course, is that we played at a much higher level than we did the other night. We put our-
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Brandon Young scored a season high 27 points. selves in a position to win and we played our style of basketball. ” The good he referred to
Heavenly seven
By DAKARAI TURNER Contributing Writer
When you’re a school in the Big East Conference, there’s usually just one sport that dominates all others for campus supremacy: men’s basketball. It’s a monopoly that allows other sports to be forgotten. But the women of the DePaul women’s tennis team are making a case that won’t easily be passed up. After dropping the first game of the season to No. 15 Vanderbilt, the women’s tennis team responded by winning in impressive fashion. They rattled off seven wins in a row, defeated two ranked opponents in the process, and left four of them scoreless leaving them hanging on the verge of achieving a national ranking— something they haven’t done since reaching the Big East Tournament in 2010. “It’s an amazing start,” said reigning Big East Player of the Week Yasmin Kling. “We lost our first match then we went on to win seven in a row. We terminated our opponents.” In the middle of their unbelievable win streak, the women of DePaul’s tennis team continue to make their case for a Campbell’s/ITA Collegiate ranking. They’ve had two players, Kling and Rebeca Mitrea, win Big East Player of the Week honors back to back, and defeated No. 37 ranked NC State last weekend. The win made NC State the team’s second nationally ranked defeat in three matches. They’re attempting to reach the NCAA Tournament for only the programs second time. “It’s been challenging but at the same time it’s been motivating. I love it,” said freshman Patricia Fargas. “I love to compete, support my teammates and I
was the first half, which saw DePaul jump out to as large as a 17-point lead. For a good amount of the first half, the
buses arrived in Chicago for the game and the weekend. The crowd made it feel like a game at the KFC Yum! Center, Louisville's home court. But DePaul was firing on all cylinders in the first half, shooting nearly 55 percent (17of-31) from the field. By halftime, Louisville was able to cut the DePaul lead to 42-32, and came out strong in the second half. The Cardinals were buoyed by Kyle Kuric's sharp shooting from three-point land (he finished with a team-high 25 points) and timely offensive rebounds that led to second-chance points, which Louisville won the battle 23-12. “In the second half, we weren't doing the little things
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Women's tennis rolls on with two wins against ranked competition
Rebeca Mitrea winds up a backhand shot. love the pressure.” Even though they have demonstrated a case for all the attention the team is humble about their victories and the streak. “That’s enough,” Kling said pointing to a poster on the wall illustrating the team’s key victory over No. 37 NC State. That attitude is best exemplified by the way the team approaches the season. The success they’ve enjoyed, as they put it, is due in large part to the unique relationship that they share as a team. Every weekend, the players get together for some off the court fun. They attend games of DePaul’s other athletic teams, give each other advice and enjoy
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life as college students. And it makes a difference. “It helps a lot,” Fargas said. “If the team wasn’t as close as it was, we would have lost playing a ranked team last weekend. In my match last week, my team was there to cheer me on. Without them, I would have lost.” But even in winning, they refuse to lose sight of the goal ahead of them. They’re very serious about getting to where they need to be in order to be as successful as the last time they had a season like this year’s. “We’ve only gone through a third of our season,” said Fargas. “We need to prove more to people.”
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Jeremy Lin celebrates after a win against the Toronto Raptors.
Lin-sanity By JULIAN ZENG Assistasnt Sports Editor
With the New York Knicks and Toronto Raptors tied at 87, Jeremy Lin looked back at his coach, Mike D’Antoni, and asked for an isolation play. Time ticking down, Lin dribbled forward, sized up his defender, José Calderón, and confidently fired a three-pointer. Knicks win, 90-87. On that night, Asian Heritage Night at Toronto’s Air Canada Centre Feb. 14, Linmania hit its fever pitch. Lin, in just his first six starts, became one of sports’ great success stories, and certainly one of the NBA’s most inspiring accounts in recent memory. Yet it is impossible to talk about Jeremy Lin without discussing race. Really, race is the reason we’re all so enthralled with Lin, whose parents are Taiwanese immigrants and his grandmother is Chinese. In society’s narrow-mindedness, we are quick to stereotype, placing people in their pre-ordained roles and ignoring their ventures into unfamiliar territory. When individuals of different backgrounds find success in unexpected ways, we should learn from it. Lin’s story is a perfect example. Lin was a standout but relatively ignored high school player in California. He didn’t receive any college athletic scholarships, but he not only went on to have a terrific basketball career at Harvard, he graduated with a degree in economics. Still, no NBA team drafted him. The Linderella story began, seemingly overnight. After brief stints with the Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets last season, Lin became an instant sensation with the Knicks, who took a chance on the 6-foot-3, 200-pound guard. His success took nearly everyone by surprise, except for some players and coaches who acknowledged his work ethic and drive in practice and in the scarce minutes he played in-game. Suddenly, all we were seeing on sports channels and highlight packages was this
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