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THE GREAT DEBATE Political debate between DePaul Socialists and College Republicans causes controversy
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In an evening rife with political disagreements, perhaps nothing was as shocking as DePaul College Republicans member Brenden Newell’s comments towards the end of Tuesday’s debate between the Republicans and DePaul Socialists. “I would’ve rather had a person (in office) who mildly sexually assaulted a woman than another woman who defended her husband after he raped innocent women,” he said in response to a question about the #MeToo movement. That controversial response capped off a tense evening that saw plenty of activity on social media and a politically-divided audience cheering and booing for and against their favorite sides. While Newell turned down a request for comment after the debate was over, College Republican chairman John Minster said that he enjoyed playing “rhetorical gymnastics” and the moments when it got “hostile” — referencing the question about #MeToo.
“I would’ve rather had a person (in office) who mildly sexually assaulted a woman than another woman who defended her husband after he raped innocent women.”
Brenden Newell
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“Every time you’re having very heated arguments, and arguments where they’re foundational to what you think and how you think and view the world, and someone is directly challenging you in that and telling you that’s wrong, people can get a little bit upset sometimes,” Minster said. “But usually it can be productive and I think it was here tonight.” The debate came several months after the Republicans invited controversial “Bell Curve” author Charles Murray to a speaking event at the Commons, which resulted in a large walkout and protest. In the days following the event, the Socialists ran a statement in The DePaulia urging the Republicans to agree to a public debate. “We wanted to expose the racism of bringing Murray to campus,” Mulroy said after the debate. Finally, Tuesday became the night that the event happened. Students packed into Cortelyou Commons to watch the groups go head to head. The panel was moderated by political science professor Wayne Steger. Steger reminded See DEBATE, page 4
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Gov. Bruce Rauner delivered the annual budget address on Wednesday. Facing reelection, he proposed that the state no longer cover teacher pensions, instead shifting the burden to school districts.
Gov. Rauner takes aim at teacher pensions By Jonathan Ballew Asst. News Editor
Gov. Bruce Rauner delivered Illinois’ annual budget address Wednesday, saying that Illinois is “in a state of readiness to become the economic powerhouse of the midwest.” Although Rauner seemed to appease his political base, many believe that the address was nothing more than political peacocking during an election year. Currently, Illinois is in a state of disrepair. It has the worst credit rating of any state in the union with a BBB-, and unpaid bills that cost the state over $1 billion in late fees. Property taxes are among the highest in the nation, infrastructure is crumbling and there is a serious lack of new revenue to help pay a mountain of unpaid bills. As a result, Illinois is experiencing a mass exodus, losing over 33,000 residents in 2017 —more than any other state. The focal point of the current gubernatorial race has been finding ways to balance the budget, and Rauner believes that his latest proposal will do just that. John McCarron is a contributing columnist for the Chicago Tribune and an adjunct professor at DePaul. He was unimpressed with the governor’s new budget proposal. “I can’t look beyond the fact that it seems to be a political document that lets him claim to have a balanced budget,” he said. “But it hinges on several things that may not even be legally permissible.” One of the conditions in the budget that has left many, including McCarron, scratching their heads is Rauner’s pension solution. Illinois has a serious pension problem and Rauner did not shy away from the issue, making it the cornerstone of his address. Rauner’s proposal hopes to save $1.3 billion by shifting teacher pensions from the state to the school districts. Additionally, Rauner hopes to slash health insurance
benefits for retired teachers and state employees. “The last time around the governor ultimately caved, as well he should have, and made paying the Chicago teachers’ pensions part of the school funding reform,” McCarron said. “Now, less than a year after, he is coming back and saying, ‘Oops! We don’t want to pay for that anymore.’” McCarron acknowledged that Illinois’ crippling pension crisis is a problem with no easy solutions. Currently, there is a clause in the Illinois constitution that prevents the state from diminishing public employee pensions once they are promised. Jeff Rios, the treasurer of the DePaul Democrats, agreed with McCarron that Rauner’s pension solution is nothing but smoke and mirrors. “The budget won’t pass,” he said. “It is a political tool to hide the fact that in his first term as governor he has not offered any reasonable solutions to Illinois’ financial problems.” Nick Kachiroubas, an associate professor at DePaul with an expertise in Illinois politics, echoed the sentiment that Rauner’s budget proposal was a political band-aid in an election year. “It’s unlikely that the legislature will support him in the pension initiatives,” he said. Kachiroubas said that while Rauner’s pension solution may shift the burden from the state, the taxpayers are the ones that will end up bearing the brunt of the costs. He said that if the burden is on the school districts it will create a local tax hike that will fall squarely on the shoulders of taxpayers. “Rauner’s argument is that if we put the responsibility on the local districts, the public will pay a lot more attention to how their money is allocated,” he said. Kachiroubas argued that while it is important for the state to get the pension problem under control, making this kind of move during an election year is a “political fireball.”
Percy Hatcherson, of the DePaul Socialists, believes that Rauner’s proposal puts all of the burden on the poorest taxpayers and omits the wealthy from paying their fair share. “Gov. Rauner pitted state employees against factory workers, teachers against taxpayers, Chicago Public Schools students against downstate students, and Illinois against other states,” he said. Not everyone is unhappy with Rauner, however. The Chicago Tribune’s editorial board recently endorsed him, praising Rauner for being the only governor to stand up to Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan.
“I can’t look beyond the fact that it seems to be a political document that lets him claim to have a balanced budget”
John McCarron, Adjunct professor and Chicago Tribune columnist
Although many have hammered Rauner for the infamous budget impasse, when Illinois was left without a budget for 793 days, the Tribune said his refusal to accept a grossly unbalanced budget demonstrated his moral fiber. The endorsement comes as a bit of a respite, as Rauner has found himself in an unexpected political dogfight to win his own
party nomination against social conservative Jeanne Ives, of the 42nd district. “If voters elect any Republican, Madigan will again try to make that governor fail,” the Tribune editorial board said. “If that governor is Rauner, you know your governor won’t stop fighting.” Olivia Polony, Communications Coordinator for the DePaul College Republicans, was also quick to mention the pension problem — though she said Rauner’s solutions are a step in the right direction. “The big takeaways from us after the budget address is that we see a degree of hope,” she said. Polony said that many teacher pensions in Illinois have gone unchecked and have gotten out of control. She mentioned that the top 200 teacher pension earners in Illinois all earn over six figures, and her group believes that is too much for the taxpayer to handle. Polony mentioned retired New Trier superintendent Henry S. Bangster, who retired at age 57 and has already collected over $3 million, according to a report from Chicago Tonight. “We like (Rauner’s proposal) because it will create more accountability,” she said. Kathi Griffin, president of The Illinois Education Association (IEA), issued a statement Wednesday that was anything but forgiving of the governor’s plan to shift pension responsibility. “Gov. Bruce Rauner today unleashed his latest attack on public education and the students of Illinois,” she said. “During his budget address, the governor claimed he would give more money to education, but the pension costs he wants to shift to school districts and our public universities will starve our schools.” Griffin went on to hammer Rauner for the two-year budget stalemate, and she also had one more message for the governor. “Gov. Bruce Rauner is choosing to leave the students of Illinois, our state’s future, behind when he should be putting them first and we won’t stand for it,” she said.
4| News. The DePaulia. Feb. 19, 2018 DEBATE continued from front page students to hold their applause, refrain from booing and remain respectful, but students on both sides of the room ignored the instructions. “I love to see students involved in politics regardless of political affiliation,” Steger said before the event kicked off. “It shows your interest and that’s what matters. It’s the beginning of citizenship and it’s what’s going to make our country great. Always.” Both groups started off the night with introductions and opening statements, which were prepared prior to the event along with the answers to the debate questions. Audience members also were allowed to submit their own questions. Senior Taylor Edwards, junior Anais Donald and sophomore Quinn Mulroy represented the Socialists and sat on the left side of the the room, while Minster, senior Brenden Newell and sophomore Nick Gricus represented the Republicans on the right. The first question of the night asked each group to define their respective beliefs. Mulroy took the microphone first. “We live in a world of staggering inequality and oppression,” Mulroy said. “Over the last year the one percent have raked in four out of every five dollars in new wealth, and the bottom 50 percent of the world’s population — 3.7 billion — inherited zero.” Mulroy went on to speak about how his group’s socialism rejects racism, sexism, transphobia and xenophobia. “Under capitalism a few can maintain their work because others are made poor,” Mulroy said to applause from the left side of the room. Next, Minster took the microphone and used the objects sitting in front of him to begin his argument. “This water bottle is capitalism. This cell phone that we use to keep time is capitalism,” Minster said. “Capitalism provides the system with which we live through today.” “Capitalism is the best way to go. Ultimately, it’s a system of rational self-interest and mutual transaction that’s been at work for the past two thousand years,” Minster said to applause from the right side of the room. Towards the end of the evening, Edwards prompted the College Republicans with a question: if the College Republicans agree with what the #MeToo movement stands for, why not call for the impeachment of “known sex
AMBER COLÓN | THE DEPAULIA
The DePaul Socialists challenged the DePaul College Republicans to a public debate after controversial author Charles Murray spoke on campus in November 2017. offender” and president Donald Trump? said. “That’s something that is a direct product of capitalism.” She argued that 29 congressmen on both sides of the The Socialists asked the Republicans to respond to their political spectrum are currently facing allegations of sexual prompt once again as they felt that their original question assault, lending urgency and importance to the #MeToo about impeachment was not addressed. movement. That’s when Newell replied that he would have rather In response, Gricus pointed to a graph that the “had a person who mildly sexually assaulted a woman than Republicans had prepared ahead of the debate. another woman who defended her husband after he raped It showed data from the Women’s Bureau of the U.S. innocent women.” Department of Labor. Gricus said the graph showed that His comment was immediately met with boos from both since 1918, with the spread of globalism, women have entered sides of the audience. the workforce at higher numbers than ever before. Both groups were pleased with the outcome of the debate “This goes to show how women have advanced and made and said that they would be open to holding more in the gains that have never been made in any other society,” Gricus future.
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Chicago mourns the death of Commander Paul Bauer Photos by Associated Press Text by Benjamin Conboy On Feb. 13, Chicago Police Commander Paul Bauer was at the Thompson Center at 100 West Randolph Street for training when he heard officers call for assistance in apprehending a fleeing suspect. Noticing the subject running by his squad car, the commander gave chase. Bauer, 53, chased the suspect, Shomari Legghette, up a stairwell, where the two struggled. Legghette, a four-time felon drew a handgun and fired seven shots, mortally wounding Bauer, according to The Chicago Tribune. A 31-year veteran of CPD and commander of the Near North Side police district, Bauer was remembered for being a brave leader who the rank-and-file held in high esteem. Bauer’s name joins more than 580 others from CPD who have died in the line of duty. The wake and funeral were held on Friday and Saturday, respectively, near his home in Bridgeport, where Bauer also grew up. Surviving Bauer is his wife, Erin, and his 13-year-old daughter, Grace.
Top CPD brass and beat cops alike honored Bauer at the Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church in Bridgeport.
Firemen raised a flag over the Kennedy Expressway as his body was carried to the Cook County Medical Examiner.
Officers held a candlelight vigil for Bauer outside CPD’s 18th district office the night he was killed. A new police and fire training facility in West Garfield Park will now be named after Bauer.
Mounted police lined the street to salute their fallen commander as his body is carried away.
Bauer’s remains, wrapped in a Chicago flag, are carried into a Bridgeport church by CPD leadership.
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Study abroad trip to Israel reviewed following State Department advisory By Jonathan Ballew Asst. News Editor
A few months ago, the United States Department of State Travel adjusted the way that it measures its worldwide travel warning system. Now, those changes in the State Department’s reporting procedure are having effects on some of DePaul’s study abroad programs. In January the Department of State Travel listed Jerusalem as a level two risk city, putting it at the same level as countries like Saudi Arabia, Spain, Ethiopia and Colombia. Additionally, the West Bank was given a level three risk designation and Gaza was given level four. In response to these updated travel warnings, DePaul’s Office of Study Abroad said it’s immediate obligation is to make sure their students traveling are safe. “For all places around the world our office is constantly monitoring safety,” the DePaul Study Abroad Office said. Professor Lisa Mahoney, assistant professor to the History of Art & Architecture Department, is leading a group of 19 students to Israel and into Jerusalem. She and the Study Abroad Office has reviewed the itinerary for the group and is ready to make adjustments if required. Mahoney has already announced her group will be staying away from high-level security risk areas like the West Bank and Gaza Strip while abroad. In the course preceding the trip, students learn the ancient history of the city via different lenses, such as archaeology, geology and art. The course covers everything from the numerous destructions of the city to the
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A Palestinian man hurls a tear gas grenade back at Israeli police forces in a clash on the Gaza Strip.
an outlet converter, they’re not too worried about it. “We’re going to do things you would always do in any big city,” said Professor Mahoney. Each student wrote a response in their initial applications explaining their motive to explore Israel. Ryann Holland, one of the 19 students that will be traveling this spring, says her interest in going was her religious childhood. “I learned about my religion as a kid, but it was all biblical. I’ve been excited to learn from a historical view, and to actually see the places we discuss in class,” she said. Another student, Sam Johnson, 18, admits that before he was accepted into
impact of uprising religions whose fates have been linked to the holy city over thousands of years. In addition to the history course, Janet Sanchez, assistant director for the Enrollment Systems & Operation, teaches a fundamentals course where students learn about everything from ATM fees in a foreign country to cultural sensitivity. She says one of her main focuses is on the responsibility of being an American abroad. Because most of the Israel Study Abroad group has never been out of the country before, there’s a lot to cover about tourist expectations and differing cultural customs. While the group knows little problems can occur, such as losing luggage or forgetting
the class, he hadn’t really explored the Israel-Palestine conflict. He says Professor Mahoney’s class has given him some historical context to base his opinions on. While the students are excited for their trip, a few of their friends and family members initially had reservations. Holland faced skepticism from friends when she revealed where she was traveling. “Don’t get bombed,”one friend even said to her. Julia Ditma, freshman, 19, meanwhile, says her family was unfazed. “My mom doesn’t speak English, so she can’t read the newspapers or watch American news, so she doesn’t immediately assume I’m going to be in danger. Her worries were more general, like ‘don’t get lost,’” she said. To combat some of the negative biases, Professor Mahoney gave her students an alternative local Israeli news source, so the group could learn more about non-violent and non-political current events. Some students have shared the news with their friends and family to ease some of their worry. Above all else, the students are ready and eager to begin their journey to the Middle East. For eight weeks, students have studied Israel’s ancient history with excitement. Now, they’re ready to go there. “Jerusalem’s culture is very different from ours in America,” said Holland. “I would’ve been lucky to see Ireland’s greenery or England’s incredible castles, but I really wanted to see a part of the world that functions differently from the what I normally see.”
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By Jonathan Ballew Asst. News Editor
COMMENTARY Around DePaul, everyone knows DIBS as that weird, creepy blue monster that roams the Student Center and makes everyone feel just a little uncomfortable. But when it snows in Chicago, residents respect a different kind of dibs — the art of shoveling out a parking spot and saving it with gaudy decor. The tackier the dibs spot-saver, the better. People seem to try and out-dibs each other with vacuum cleaners, blow-up dolls, cardboard cutouts, broken lawnmowers, and anything else that clearly states, “This spot is mine!” Professor Joe Schwieterman is DePaul’s resident transportation expert and weighed in on the tradition of dibs. “Dibs brings out the worst in people,” he said. “The city needs to set the rules and not let the threat of vandalism by people claiming dibs rule the way.” Often, dibs can lead to squabbles among neighbors. Those who don’t respect the dibs tradition have been known to move peoples’ spot-savers and park there anyway. This has led to some returning to find their tires slashed, windows broken or even their entire car encased in ice. The dibs debate is one of capitalism vs. socialism, of individual freedom vs. the common good. No matter what your feelings are regarding dibs, it doesn’t seem to be going anywhere anytime soon. My advice? Grab a shovel and dig your own damn spot.
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Some Chicagoans spend hours shoveling out parking spaces after snowy conditions. This spot is claimed by a Leonardo DiCaprio carboard cutout.
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“By any means necessary”
DePaul Socialists remember Malcom X By April Lane Online Editor
During the height of the Civil Rights Movement in the mid-50s, while Martin Luther King Jr. offered a message of justice by way of peace, Malcolm X led an alternative movement focused on combating racism by enforcing the values of black empowerment, liberation and achieving social justice “by any means necessary,” including violence. While Malcolm X’s rhetoric shifted, and he favored a more peaceful approach to achieving civil rights by the time of his assassination in 1965, the intense and perceivably radical ideologies he held during the peak of his leadership continue to linger, making him one of the most prominent, yet controversial voices of the Civil Rights Movement. In an event hosted Wednesday, Feb. 14 by the DePaul Socialists, a room packed with students and faculty reflected on the life and legacy of activist Malcolm X, openly discussing how his more aggressive political views evolved and why his message of persistence lives on. DePaul student Anna Winston began the event by providing some background on the blatant racism and discrimination Malcolm X—then known as Malcolm Little—endured growing up. She also discussed his fall into
a life of criminal activity, and how his six years in jail and conversion to Islam pushed him to use his voice to encourage AfricanAmericans from all classes to come together and become self-reliant. Following the short biographical overview of Malcolm’s life, the event soon transitioned into a group discussion. Nursing student Mary Bowman made note of the importance of remembering Malcolm in the way he used his militaristic ideas, his presence and his celebrity to bring people together within his movement. “I think towards the end of his life, what he really was trying to do was visualize and include people in a vision of solidarity,” said Bowman, who also cited a quote of Malcolm’s from a 1964 Oxford Union debate, saying, “I, for one, will join in with anyone—I don’t care what color you are—as long as you want to change this miserable condition that exists on this earth.” When it comes to remembering Malcolm X’s legacy, and teaching millennials about his message and fight for civil rights, his significance in academic settings seems to have diminished over time. Faculty member Dr. Judith Singleton, who attended the Malcolm X event after a student in her class mentioned it, remembers asking her class how many of them knew who he was and what he stood for, receiving mixed reactions. “Then I asked if anybody had read the
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Malcolm X speaking at a Black Muslim rally in New York City in 1963, two years before his death.
“Autobiography of Malcolm X,” and nobody raised their hand,” Singleton recalled, remembering his autobiography being a book she read as an undergrad. Singleton mentioned there being a disconnect when it comes to knowledge of prominent leader Martin Luther King Jr., who has been characterized as a less radical leader with a “more palatable ” public message. She says it’s sad that “young kids” only associate King with his “I Have a Dream” speech. Regardless of partisanship, what Winston really wanted to drive home by hosting the presentation and discussion
was the importance now more than ever of being present and engaged in everyone’s struggle for freedom and the members of the audience to understand was the importance of showing solidarity For her part, Winston hopes the audience realizes that unity and freedom can only become a reality when everyone, regardless of partisanship, stands and works together. “I’m not free until you’re free. I’m not free until we’re all free,” Winston said.
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LIAM RICHARDS | THE CANADIAN PRESS VIA AP Debbie Baptiste holds up a picture of her son, Colten Boushies on the fifth day of the trial of Gerald Stanley, the farmer accused of killing the 22-year-old Indigenous man, in Battleford, Saskatchewan on Feb. 5, 2018.
By Lauren Hightower Contributing Writer
Tension between the Canadian government and Indigenous groups is increasing following the trial and verdict of Gerald Stanley, the farmer who killed Colten Boushie, a young man from the Cree tribe in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. Stanley pleaded not guilty to second degree murder charges, and on Friday, Feb. 9, the jury returned with a not guilty verdict, to the dismay of many Indigenous groups in Canada. Stanley was acquitted after a long trial that started after the August 2016 shooting. According to officials, Boushie and four friends — who were also Indigenous — drove onto Stanley’s farm. The men claimed they had a flat tire and were trying to find help, but Stanley and his son testified that they believed the young men were attempting to steal his car. Stanley alleged that Boushie and his friends tried to flee in their Ford Escape when he approached them. He reportedly kicked in the car's tail light while his son broke the windshield with a hammer. The car tried to drive away, but crashed into an SUV. Stanley said during his statement that he hurried to get a gun and went back to the now abandoned car to try and turn it off. While trying to get the keys from the vehicle Stanley’s gun went off, according to officials. Stanley claimed that the gun, which struck Boushie and killed him, went off on accident as the result of an unintentional shooting. During the trial, Indigenous
Canada at odds with natives Tension grows following indigenous murder trial groups held protests outside the courthouse, and protests continued during Stanley’s bail and preliminary hearings. Following the verdict, religious leaders are speaking out about their concerns that the justice system in Canada does not support Indigenous groups after years of historical letdowns in the nation. Among the incidents that protesters cite as evidence of discrimination within Canada’s legal system are the death of Neil Stonechild, a 17-year-old Saulteaux First Nations teenager who was found dead in police custody on Nov. 25, 1990. Despite an investigation opening up, no one has ever been formally charged with his death. And in 2011, the death of indigenous woman Cindy Gladue sparked protests when her alleged murderer, Bradley Barton, had his charges lessened from first-degree murder to manslaughter. Many were upset because neither Barton nor the jury were native people, fueling the argument that Canada’s legal system is unfair against the
Indigenous population. “Canadians have been having some very difficult conversations about the justice system in this country,” said Ian McLeod, who is a part of the media relations team for the Department of Justice Canada. Canada has a long, troubled history with its Indigenous people in Battleford, Saskatchewan. When Canada was still establishing itself as a country, the lands of Indigenous peoples were taken from them in order for the Canadians to colonize and expand. Their families were torn apart, and children were sent to government schools where they often experienced emotional, mental and physical abuse. Similar to the atrocities faced by Native Americans, Canada’s Indigenous groups had to assimilate or face removal. “Canada likes to think we’re way less racist than the U.S.,” said Rima Wilkes, a professor at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, British Columbia. “In the U.S. there’s more emphasis on African Americans, whereas in Canada the focus is on the
Indigenous.” Wilkes specializes in the history between Canada and Indigenous groups. She says that in Canada, the ways in which Indigenous people have suffered are similar to ways that people of color in America have historically been treated. According to Wilkes, Indigenous peoples had limited resources after their lands were taken away. Starting in 1885, their movement was restricted, and the Canadian government employed a “pass system,” similar to apartheid in Africa. People from First Nations tribes couldn’t leave their lands without having permission from their tribe agent; this lasted about 60 years. Following the pass system was the Indian Act, which was enacted in 1876. The Indian Act gave the Canadian government legal powers over First Nations people. The aim, Wilkes said, was to force the Indigenous populations to assimilate. “It was assumed that First Nations people would benefit from losing their collective identities and cultures and
becoming more like Europeans,” said Lisa Poirier, a DePaul professor who specializes in indigenous religions and history. At the UN General Assembly that took place In September of last year, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau formally apologized to Indigenous groups for what they endured during the early days of Canada’s founding. He acknowledged that they suffered abuse and often continue to live in poor conditions today. In the wake of the verdict, Trudeau has mandated that the Minister of Justice is to review the criminal justice system. The under representation of Indigenous and marginalized communities on juries will be looked into, as well as changes the federal government can make to fix the issue. McLeod says it is important to ensure the justice system in Canada is fair and accessible to everyone and that it reflects the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The Charter is one section of the Canadian constitution that lists the country’s rights to freedom, aboriginal rights and equality. Now, with the recent jury ruling that Stanley is not guilty, Indigenous groups feel they are being treated wrongly by the justice system once again, and they are calling on their government to make a change. “The government recognizes that more can be done to ensure that our system is fairer, more efficient and effective, and to alleviate systemic barriers for vulnerable and Indigenous persons,” McLeod said.
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The truth about treason Explaining Trump's accusations against Democrats By Lacey Latch Arts & Life Editor
A Sheffer Corporation factory in Ohio became the most recent stop for President Donald Trump on Monday, Feb. 5. There, as he fondly discussed his performance during his first State of the Union address, he also casually accused the Democrats in attendance of “treason” for not showing their support with applause. “Can we call that treason?” Trump said during the speech. “Why not? I mean, they certainly didn’t seem to love our country very much.” Such a casual accusation is practically unheard of, but what exactly does that accusation mean? Treason in the legal sense is actively trying to overthrow the government, or to even kill or injure the leader or their family. Treason is a serious -- and very illegal -offense that was not always thrown around to the other political party. However, Trump used this politicallycharged term as a simple phrase to explain his anger at the opposing political party. While the lack of applause from Democrats does not fall under the dictionary definition of treason, Trump's casual comments are nonetheless vast. Andrew Trees, a DePaul professor who specializes in U.S. history, explains that the context of a treason accusation is important to consider. “The constitutional definition has not changed, but there is almost always a political element to charging someone with treason, which does change over time,” he said. Treason has a storied history in
America, starting with Benedict Arnold during the American Revolution. After Arnold defected to the British army, he became remembered largely as a traitor and today leaves behind a legacy of unpatriotic
found guilty and executed. Thereafter, the treason conviction, and the implication of the word in society, was cemented. A serious criminal charge, treason often results in the death penalty, which further
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sentiment. Almost 200 years later, at the height of the Cold War, Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were convicted of espionage on behalf of the Soviet Union; Both were eventually
heightens the severity of Trump’s comment. “A year into his presidency, Trump has still not learned that what presidents say is taken literally,” said DePaul professor Bruce Evensen, who teaches a class on the
press and the presidency. Through the past year, Trump has been criticized for his casual and frequently problematic comments, often coming from early morning tweets. Trump’s statements have been called harsh, misguided and sometimes completely false, yet the president continues to voice his opinions on Twitter despite the criticism. “When you get to be president and can blow up the world, your statements, even if they're tweeted, are taken literally,” Evensen said. On a grander scheme, the accusation of treason has far-reaching consequences when it comes to the democratic foundation of our country. By accusing his political opponents of treason, Trump is putting their allegiance in question. “Part of why democracies work is based on the recognition that political opposition is legitimate, that people can disagree even on fundamental matters without having their loyalty to their country called into question,” Trees said. This was yet another example of a situation wherein many members of the press were unsure how to navigate coverage of the president’s remarks. The debate on whether or not to directly quote him regardless of the content of his comments. Evensen explains that the intended role of the press in matters like these is to be able to educate the public so there is less confusion. “It's the responsibility of journalists to report what the president says, and to offer a context which gives it meaning,” he said.
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Please put your phone away and talk to me The battle against cell phone reliance proves difficult, but there are ways to combat the allure of that blue light and improve social interactions
By Mackenzie Murtaugh Opinions Editor
Accepting that you have a problem is the first step to solving said problem. I’ll be at a party, having fun and conversing. Then, all of a sudden, I’ll lose my friend in the crowd of 20-somethings that look exactly like her and me. To combat my anxiety of looking alone into a sea of people, I immediately check my phone. There’s no new messages or calls, because why would there be? It’s midnight on a Saturday. I open Instagram and begin to scroll, losing my surroundings in the pictures of sorority girls from my high school I’ve never talked to, clothes I can’t afford and models I will never look like. “I’m not alone,” I think as I glance at the person next to me, “because they’re ignoring conversation with me too because of the allure of the scroll.” The irony sets in as I stare at my phone screen, and I realize my cell phone has hindered my comfort in social situations. Young people and cell phone reliance aren’t a new thing. Since Apple’s introduction of the iPhone in 2007, eyes have been glued to the bright, blue light and clean finish of a cell phone. Life now takes place on screen; numbers, photos and memories are easily accessible without much brain power. Maybe brain power should be saved for more pressing and intellectual things, like history and literature. A cell phone is, in theory, an extension of our brains, giving us more time to focus on our hobbies and lessening the time we spend on memorizing phone numbers and developing photos. But we all know this isn’t true in the case of the cell phone generation. The director of the DePaul Education and Counseling Center, Martha Mason, says young people have become dependent on the instant gratification of social media apps. “In a strange way, you can stay connected without being connected,” said Mason. “We’re locked in our bedrooms, and the interaction is very quick and easy, even if you’re shy with directly communicating with others. It's an easier way of getting that social interaction fast without doing any of the work.” We post a picture and instantly receive “likes” on it that give us the validation that previously stemmed from face-to-face conversations. A quick refresh and there’s even more likes, as we give into the powerful pull of an app’s instant gratification. Another problem Mason highlights is the difference in downtime from decades ago compared to now. “The boredom lead to us communicating more,” said Mason. “When you have downtime, you need that for exploration and creativity and learning to be reflective and learning
who you are. The time that’s spent on a phone was time spent figuring out what you were going to do with yourself.” Scrolling through your timeline may seem like downtime, but people now more than ever are missing out on actual relaxation due to cell phone use. Instead of reading, relaxing or conversing with family, downtime is scrolling through Instagram, looking at lives you wish to live and places you wish to go. The problem isn’t that people have aspirations to improve their lives when they see what others are doing. Rather, it’s the comparison of “me versus them” that creates deeper emotional and psychological issues, especially in children and teenagers.
On top of the anxieties surrounding self-image issues, social media allows us to feel comfortable with saying nothing at all. Like clockwork, when there’s a lull in conversation, I notice friends— even my closest friends—immediately pulling out their phone to fill the space. Though we are still together physically, the emotional connection is lost as they give into the temptation of their neverending timelines. “The false promise of connective proximity actually encourages the opposite of real proximity,” said philosophy professor H. Peter Steeves. “It makes us think that ‘tucking in the kids at night by phone’ is actually tucking them in. It makes us think
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Studies show that prolonged cell phone use can lead to anxiety, depression and health complications. The term “Text neck” is used to describe the aching pain in your neck and shoulders after looking at a cell phone for too long, and “nomophobia” refers to the anxiety one feels when they’re separated from their cell phone. Constant comparisons to other profiles, whether it’s about the amount of likes they get or how they look, can cause young people to become obsessed and depressed over their own life because they believe it doesn’t live up to others. From a study in the journal Clinical Psychological Science, studies show that teenagers who spend more time on social media were more likely to suffer from mental health issues, including anxiety and depression, than those who spend less time on their phones.
that we are safe because we can always text or, god forbid, call someone if in danger. It makes us think that we are part of someone's life when day-to-day life is lived in the physical world and we have no physical interaction with that person at all.” In addition to the mental and physical health issues cell phones contribute to, they also make faceto-face communication much more difficult. So many people, myself included, resort to scrolling through Instagram or Twitter when we’re in socially uncomfortable situations. Sometimes this can inhibit us from succeeding in a social interactions. “I look at my phone so much as a fear of missing out, but it’s making me miss out on what’s going on around me,” said Ramsey Bell, a DePaul sophomore.
The reliance on cell phones isn’t something that young people are ignorant to. Admitting the potentiality of addiction is harder for some to swallow. I can stop using these apps whenever I want, my phone doesn’t own me, I have control over my scrolling. Steeves argues that the allure of cell phones is so engraved into young people that there might not be a cure, setting it apart from addiction. “It looks like the students can't help it, so some might wish to call this an addiction,” said Steeves. “But I don't find this a particularly helpful way of looking at it because it makes you think that there could be a ‘treatment’ and it makes you think that this is all just about individuals having their individual choice infringed on by an addictive activity.” To combat phone reliance, there’s a few things you can start doing right away. Mason recommends recognizing that the presence of your phone often acts as a cushion, and the absence of it can genuinely make you uncomfortable. With a commitment to using your phone less—like leaving it at home when going for a walk or keeping it in your bag and reading a book on your commute—this discomfort will start to subside. One way in which I try to limit my phone use is by adjusting the color settings in my phone’s menu settings. Currently I go back and forth between making my phone screen appear in black and white and in color. When my phone looks like Kansas and the real world looks like Oz, the allure of my phone almost entirely disappears. “Almost” is the keyword, however— from time to time, I still find myself scrolling through apps to distract myself from homework. The first step is still realizing you have a problem. Begin by limiting time spent on your phone in social situations. Soon, the sight of others on their phone when they could be interacting with friends will begin to make your skin crawl. Delete your social media apps from your phone and only use the web page versions to experience the incapabilities of the Safari version and slowly wean off of them. Remember: the phone does not have to be an extension of you. Existing apart from your phone is essential for healthy self-development and awareness. Once you separate yourself from the enticement of memes, models and more distance from people, leaving your phone at home while out for a walk or turning it off at a party doesn’t sound so unbearable. “The discomfort of not having your phone on you will be there,” said Mason. “The longer amount of time you can go without using your phone, (you) know it will be okay (...) the discomfort is okay; it gives you time to learn a hobby, do homework, read a book.”
The opinions in this section do not necessarily reflect those of The DePaulia staff.
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Mia Farrow and Woody Allen in Husbands & Wives," which came out on Sept. 19, 1992, one month after the initial abuse allegations against Allen.
By Ross Greer Contributing Writer
Allegations and rumors of child abuse have followed Woody Allen since 1993, when his ex-wife, actress Mia Farrow, alleged that he had abused their adopted daughter Dylan the year prior. In the years following the original case the fallout seemed to have subsided, as Allen racked up seven Academy Award nominations and one win. That is, until the recent revelations of widespread sexual abuse in Hollywood began, starting with movie mogul Harvey Weinstein. In December of 2017, the LA Times published an op-ed written by Dylan Farrow that observed how the #MeToo movement seemed to have overlooked Allen. This prompted tons more response pieces. In her piece, Farrow recounts the original claims of assault and the lack of effect the claims have had on Allen’s career. Farrow notes how, even in the current whirlwind of sexual assault claims, Allen’s seem to have received little attention. Some actors, like Blake Lively and Justin Timberlake have even publicly defended the director. But not all those who have worked with him sympathize. Other actors have denounced him, with Susan Sarandon refusing to work with him, and actress Ellen Page, who starred in Allen’s 2012 film “To Rome with Love,” openly
An obscured narrative: the case of Woody Allen stating her regret at working with him. One particular op-ed published on Feb. 9 by New York Times columnist Bret Stephens approached the topic much differently. Stephens argues that the accusations against Allen are unfounded and have been handled though the proper legal procedures while the current handful of sexual assault claims remain unresolved. Together these two pieces create a confusing narrative surrounding the allegations against Allen, raising the question of how they should be connected or compared to those against Harvey Weinstein, Kevin Spacey and the broader #MeToo movement as a whole. At the most basic level, Allen’s accusations are difficult to compare to the many currently occurring in the entertainment industry because Allen has already dealt with authorities while current accusations are still being investigated or compiled. Both the New York State Department of Social Services and the Connecticut State Police investigated accusations of child abuse and neither
decided to pursue charges. Neither the doctor who examined Dylan Farrow nor an independent investigation by the New Haven Hospital found evidence of sexual abuse. Despite this, the findings of the latter were mysteriously destroyed, leading to commentators disputing their veracity. In Allen and Farrow’s subsequent court battles, Allen lost custody of the children, and the judge decided that there was no significant evidence to suggest Farrow coached their daughter in the accusations, as Allen accused her of doing. On the other hand, one of their adopted sons, Moses, was allowed to choose which parent he wanted to live with (after what he claims to be psychological abuse from Mia Farrow, he chose her); he has since come out in support of his father's innocence. Moses’ siding with Allen calls into question some of the accusations. Allen’s marriage to Mia Farrow’s adopted daughter Soon-Yi Previn certainly doesn't help his cause, but since their marriage there have been no further allegations and both remain married today.
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While the #MeToo movement has allowed Dylan Farrow to bring more attention to her mother’s allegations, further investigations should still be conducted to evaluate the strength of the evidence against Woody Allen. The choice to attach this to the movement at this time doesn't seem to help advance the current narrative on serial abusers. Allen has not been involved any other incidents and authorities passed on the chance to investigate. The wave of predators being exposed now is immense, and many serial assaults are just now beginning to be investigated. Time’s website maintains a running list of public figures who have been accused of sexual misconduct; it now sits at 122 with the most recent inductee being casino mogul Steve Wynn. Most of the public figures on the list have been hit with multiple allegations against them. Woody Allen should not be on this list—at least, not yet. The more people that come forward to speak out on sexual assault, the more other people will feel encouraged to do so as well. Still, it seems as though Farrow’s piece was untimely considering how the conversation around sexual assault is currently unfolding. Further pieces such as Farrow’s could potentially end up harming the movement as a whole by not only advocating for but also perpetuating a mob justice system with shifting priorities like protecting children and refusing service.
DePaul stands against sexual and relationship violence By Karen Tamburro Title IX Coordinator
More and more conversations about sexual and relationship violence are happening in society and on our campus, driven in part by the growing #MeToo movement. As DePaul’s Title IX Coordinator, I appreciate when students show an interest in these issues and are open to learning more. Last week, some opinions expressed in a debate between two politically affiliated student organizations led me to believe it would be useful to reiterate where DePaul stands on sexual and relationship violence. Let me be clear: at DePaul, any
sexual act directed against another person without the person’s consent, including instances where the individual is incapable of giving consent, is prohibited. This includes any contact of a sexual nature that occurs without consent by all the individuals involved. We take all reports of sexual or relationship violence very seriously. I encourage everyone to learn more about the available reporting options on DePaul’s Title IX website, or to make a report by contacting me at (312) 362-8970, ktamburr@depaul.edu or titleixcoordinator@depaul.edu. You can also make a confidential report. Confidential reporting resources are identified on the Title IX website. DePaul adopted a statement on
sexual and relationship violence that reads, in part: “Every member of the DePaul University community has the right to safety from the threat of sexual and relationship violence.” DePaul is committed to providing fair and holistic support to all individuals involved in instances of sexual and relationship violence. I work closely with the Dean of Students Office, the Office of Health Promotion and Wellness, University Counseling Services and other campus partners to provide a comprehensive response to any member of the DePaul community impacted by issues of sexual and relationship violence. That response could include access to counseling and related support services, academic assistance, access to medical services,
and information about the rights and options available at DePaul or in the community. In addition to the responsive efforts I described above, members of the DePaul community can count on us to continue educating the community about this important issue. Through proactive educational efforts such as the Vinny Vow and One Love Escalation Workshop, which are offered through the Office of Health Promotion and Wellness, we’ll work to help prevent sexual and relationship violence from happening, to ensure everyone can recognize sexual and relationship violence when it occurs, and to encourage individuals to seek help for themselves or others.
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What’s on your phone?
A lot of stuff. We dug in to find out the most common and most used applications among college students at DePaul. By Damita menezes Contributing Writer
If you have a smartphone, you will also have a plethora of applications that you use for information and entertainment on a day to day basis, or so one assumes. Five random students were asked their top five most used applications on their rectangular devices. Three of them have Snapchat as No. 1 most used app. Most college students use social apps to document and share their lives almost every day. The most used applications were the social ones like Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook. It might be uncommon, but there are students who rarely use their phones. When Nathan Zimmerer, a student at DePaul was asked about the top five most used applications on his phone, he said, “I don’t use my phone a lot. I just use Snapchat. I don’t listen to music on my phone either. I use Spotify, just not on my phone.” The most popular music application among the five students happened to be Spotify. Micaela Mckenzie, said, “I used to use Snapchat a lot until Instagram updated their app and included the stories feature. Initially, very few people would watch my insta story but now, it’s a lot more than Snapchat for sure.”
If you just cannot get enough of DePaul’s Lincoln Park campus take a virtual tour through DePaul Experience. iDePaul keeps you updated on all DePaul events, while D-Zone is for all things sports. The Ray has all the information needed to get up and go to the gym. And if you are bored, tune into Radio DePaul.
Due to Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram incorporating the ‘stories feature’ of Snapchat, many people have reduced posting on Snapchat due to larger audiences in other platforms. The ‘stories feature’ of Snapchat gives users a platform to upload pictures and videos that lasts only for 24 hours. According to Independent UK, Snapchat had lost $443 million, in the second quarter which compares with a loss of $116 million, or 14 cents per share, a year earlier.
Mint keeps you on track for budgets while Dictnary can help you find that one word you are looking for. Studious helps you stay on track while studying, but if you need a reason to procrastinate, watch a TED talk. And if you really don’t want to craft a citation, use EasyBib.
This list relates to the most popular applications among the five students interviewed. From the five students interviewed, four had iPhones which would explain the relation. When they were asked about games, most said that they didn’t play any on their phones. Mai Nguyen, a freshman said, “Nah, I don’t play games. I shop on my phone instead.” Two of them said that they occasionally played games such as, “Super Mario Run” and “Oh No! Ninjas!” Almost all of the most used applications that the students used, were free and did not require any in-app purchases. Many of them pointed out that they used Gmail and other email applications, however, they mainly used it on their laptops. The top five paid apps for Android phones were: 1) Flamingo for Twitter, 2) Ultimate Guitar Tabs & Chords, 3) Hot Schedules, 4) Nova Launcher Prime, 5) Torque Pro (OBD 2 & Car). And the top five paid applications on the Apple Store were: 1) HYPERSPECTIV, 2) Pocket Build, 3) Minecraft, 4) Heads Up! 5) PAKO 2. Based on these results, most android users paid for applications that helped them one way or the other. On the other hand, most ios users paid for gaming applications.
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Need to travel from Lincoln Park to the Loop, check Transit for train schedule, or you can always Uber. If you are feeling touristy, check out 312GO for a personal tour guide around Chicago, and use Do312 to find things happening throughout the city. If you are looking for a stroll in the park go to MyChi Parks to learn everything you could ever want to know about Chicago parks.
Ever wanting to reminisce in childhood, download Activision Anthology and Pac-Man to play arcade games without having to leave your bed. Or download Sonic Run or Super Mario to bring some classic action to your phone.
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"Black Panther": A showcase for black stars PHOTO COURTESY OF DISNEY STUDIOS
"Black Panther" is the newest addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It tells the story of King T'Challa as he takes over leadership of the African country of Wakanda.
By Lacey Latch Arts & Life Editor
“Black Panther” is the most universally accessible Marvel film to be released while also being the most socially conscious. This film follows T’Challa (Chadwick Boseman), the new king of the African country of Wakanda, and as such, the new Black Panther, a hero that is wildly powerful. As he adjusts to his new position, he and his trusted allies must face incredibly strong adversaries with the very fate of their country at stake. Wakanda possesses the only mines that have access to the strongest metal in the world, vibranium. Because of that resource, they are able to create a society far superior to everywhere else. What to do with that resource becomes the baseline conflict of the film. Looking at the Marvel Cinematic Universe from afar can be incredibly intimidating. All of the characters with interwoven storylines and complex backstories can be a tough pill to swallow for a newcomer. Luckily, “Black Panther” provides just enough exposition in the very beginning that anyone can watch it without skipping a beat. With “Black Panther,” comic book loyalists will feel wholly satisfied and at the same time casual viewers will be more than pleased. Ryan Coogler has written and directed two other brilliant films, both with black protagonists, and both with important underlying messages. “Fruitvale Station” and “Creed” were all leading up to his greatest work to date, “Black Panther.” The film was a cinematic masterpiece when it comes to its visuals and special effects. The entire world within Wakanda was created from scratch and on screen looks as if you could travel there tomorrow. Technology in Wakanda is advanced far beyond what the world can even dream of and the special effects that make that reality come to life is impressive in its own right. In one scene, the Black Panther and his adversary, Erik Killmonger (Michael B. Jordan), are fighting as they plummet off
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Michael B. Jordan and Chadwick Boseman star as adversaries in this film that highlights black actors and the black experience. of a cliff and it is so well made that it’s easy to feel like you’re watching this happen live in person. For the first time, a major motion picture turns the lens on the black experience without any white influence. As a whole, “Black Panther” is a celebration and much needed representation of traditional African customs including but not limited to dance, music, attire, and dialect. The costumes seamlessly switch from traditional African patterns to the hero attire most commonly associated with Marvel’s films. The heartbeat of each scene comes from a masterfully crafted soundtrack from the mind of Kendrick Lamar. Coogler took this opportunity to highlight those that have been underrepresented and ran with it. A teenage black girl, played by Letitia Wright, is the head of all technological advancements in Wakanda. The army guarding the royal family of Wakanda is comprised of strong warrior women, the General of which is played by Viola Davis. T’Challa’s love
interest Nakia (Lupita Nyong’o) is strong willed, independent and highly skilled. “Black Panther” took every opportunity available to highlight black greatness and the light shone especially bright on black women. In the film, T’Challa is the royal legacy of his father. At the same time, this outstanding ensemble cast is a legacy. They are the direct result of the black performers that have come before them. Those that have paved the way for the creation of this long fought for opportunity to have a worldwide platform to highlight black excellence in every way possible. The existence of Wakanda also serves as a metaphor for many African countries today. What the world sees as desolate and in despair, the citizens see it for what it truly is; capable of great things and powerful in its own way. The country of Wakanda is far superior to everywhere else on Earth. Their influence could assist people in ways unimaginable, but with that they run the risk of their peaceful way of life being destroyed. The
central conflict in “Black Panther” is the struggle with responsibility. Is it the responsibility of Wakanda to provide aid to those in need? That same question can be applied on a grand scale in today’s world with the countless humanitarian crises happening across the globe and those in the position to help. It also addresses the conflicts that are infinitely present across the globe. While Wakanda has traditionally stayed away from creating conflict unless absolutely necessary, the world has waged war around it. With T’Challa’s proclamation “the wise build bridges while the foolish build barriers,” a larger call for peace is heard that can easily apply to the world we live in today. Overall, “Black Panther” sends a message about hope. Hope for one to reach their full potential as well as hope for the world to come together as one. King T’Challa said it best when he pronounced to the world, “we need to start seeing each other as one tribe.”
"Crashing"
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Comedian and series creator Pete Holmes discusses HBO's hit show By Lacey Latch Arts & Life Editor
In a crowded landscape shows following the lives and careers of comedians, “Crashing” has found a way to stand out. The semi-autobiographical comedy is currently in its second season and follows 28-year-old Pete, a novice stand up comedian, after he walks in on his wife having an affair. From there, he decides to fully dedicate himself to stand up comedy and survives by crashing on the couches of the fellow comedians that he happens to run into. Through his experiences he gains insight about making it in the stand up world as well as continuing in life after you’ve been knocked down. The show’s formula allows prominent comedians like Artie Lange, TJ Miller, John Mulaney, Bill Burr and more to drop in for an episode or two and leave without question, with each of these departures being deliberate. “One of the things that I like about ‘Crashing’ is that if feels like real life to me. Which is, take TJ in my real life: like I said, he is one of my dear friends. I see him maybe once a year. That's just how show business is,” said the show’s creator and star Pete Holmes. “So that's one of the things that I wanted to do in the show, is show that somebody great—or a friend—comes through, and you might not see them ever again ... that's one of the things that makes show business feel the way it does.” Having a constant rotation of amazing and diverse comedians gives “Crashing” an edge above the rest, in terms of both star power and the quality of the comedic material. Because of that, the show also serves as arguably one of the most accurate depictions of what the standup comedy scene is actually like. Shows about stand-up comics are far from new, with legendary shows like “Seinfeld” coming to mind. But what “Crashing” does so effectively is approach the world of comedy from an entirely unique perspective. “While it's a crowded landscape for sure, I think Judd (Apatow) was very smart in picking out what made ours different, which was that my character is religious and that he's bad [laughs],” Holmes said. “He's not terrible, but … we kind of strike that balance where he's not doing great but
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Recurring guest star Artie Lange and Holmes in a topical episode about Lange's substance abuse in season two episode "Artie." you see some potential, hopefully, in what he's doing.” Holmes’ past as an evangelical Christian adds a tangible depth to the show, and it provides even more opportunities for fresh and relatable comedy to shine. While strict evangelical beliefs may not seem like the best source material for comics, “Crashing” is able to find that balance. “Whenever I'm recreating or finding humor in the Christian community it’s done … from a loving place with respect and even a fondness,” Holmes said. “I do consider myself a post-evangelical, but I'm still a spiritual person and when I see people where I used to be, I don't look down on that. I see that as a different approach, and that's what’s working for them at that moment.” Broadcasting a personal story of struggle is no small task, and Holmes does it fearlessly in”Crashing.”. Starting at the most difficult point in his life, the viewer is able to watch as Holmes’ past self experiences both failure and success.
“It's almost psychologically damaging, in a good way, to relive moments with my parents, to relive moments with my ex-wife that were inspired by real things,” Holmes said. “As the show progresses I get closer and closer to how I really am and how I feel now, so that feels less strange.” Holmes has also been applauded for bringing a more relaxed and relatable perspective to stand up. His comedy often tackles everyday topics that are applicable to a wide range of people while still staying true to his comedic sensibilities. As a stand up he’s easygoing and harmless which easily welcomes his audience in. His broad smile and pleasant tone make him so approachable to the audience and allow him to truly project his point of view. “I like doing comedy from a dorkier, less cool perspective because people will always tell me ‘That made me feel okay to be who I am on stage.’” Holmes said. “I mean, we can't all be Chris Rock. We can't all be these ‘cooler’ guys. Some of us are just dorks [laughs].”
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Holmes and guest star comedian John Mulaney in the season two episode titled "Too Good."
That topic serves as the driving force behind the “Crashing’s” perspective. The struggle for authenticity when trying to make it big in stand up comedy is ever present, and watching Pete navigate that feels true to anyone trying to succeed by being themselves. At its core, “Crashing” is about a man searching for something more while staying true to himself. The complex and universal themes of struggle, success and authenticity are highlighted brilliantly through the lens of the comedy world. “The story underneath all of that is a guy who's trying to not lose himself and lose his values, or his soul as he sees it,” Holmes said. “I think that's one of the ways that we stand out and I think that’s why we see shows about stand up because they can be funny while they're trying to be authentic which is what we're all trying to do.” "Crashing" is currently airing it's second season and is available on HBO Go and HBO Now.
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Holmes during one of his stand up sets in the show.
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By Cailey Gleeson Contributing Writer
Coincidental gaps in touring schedules, new albums to promote and other festival lineups, oh my! With little over a month left before Lollapalooza tickets go on sale, fans are scrambling to decode the festival’s 26th anniversary lineup. While some artists—like Cardi B—have already confirmed their appearances, the schedule won’t officially be released until the day tickets go on sale. Despite this, most of the lineup is typically leaked ahead of time through predictions, as avid fans investigate and predict their top picks for the festival.
Here are 10 artists that will probably make an appearance at Lolla’s 26th anniversary:
Tyler, the Creator
Tyler, The Creator is wrapping up his tour for “Flower Boy” with a slew of summer festival appearances—including Coachella and Bonnaroo. While he hasn’t played the Chicago edition of Lolla since 2015, he’s scheduled to perform at the international versions of the festivals in Argentina, Brazil and Chile.
Arctic Monkeys
2018 is the year Arctic Monkeys rise—hopefully with a headlining slot— again. With a new album after a five-year hiatus on the way, they’re also confirmed headliners for 15 festivals around the globe—with a convenient break the weekend of Lolla. Coincidence? I think not.
Kendrick Lamar
Brockhampton
Unless they book a Pitchfork performance, a Brockhampton appearance at Lolla is very likely. Given their breakout success, they’re playing almost every major festival—including Coachella, Boston Calling, Governor’s Ball and Bonnaroo—and they have never appeared at Lolla before.
Kendrick is a perfect candidate for a headlining spot. The Grammy-winning rapper hasn’t performed at Lolla since the release of “Good Kid, M.A.A.D City” in 2013, so it’s about time he makes another appearance—especially given the success of “DAMN.”
Sir Sly
Sir Sly is quickly rising to the top of the indie charts. Their hit single “High” held a spot on Sirius XM’s Alt 18 Countdown for 22 weeks in 2017 and was featured on the hit Netflix series “13 Reasons Why.” They’re set to perform at a variety of other festivals too—including Coachella, Shaky Knees and Bonnaroo—which leaves a pretty big open spot for them on the Lolla lineup.
Post Malone
As one of the confirmed higher-ranking acts for Coachella and Governor’s Ball, a Post Malone appearance at Lolla would make sense. He’s also never made an official appearance at the festival before—even though he crashed the Flosstradamus set with Chance the Rapper in 2016—so fans have yet to celebrate the success of “Stoney” with the New York-based rapper.
Odesza
The Seattle-based EDM group Odesza is a perfect candidate to be one of Lolla’s headliners. Chicago didn’t make the cut for their 2018 tour, and they’re scheduled to play at nearly every major North American festival this summer— including Coachella and Firefly. They have spots on European festival lineups as well.
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LANY
Following the success of their 2017 debut self-titled album, it was shocking that LANY didn’t make a Lolla appearance. With a new album reportedly in the works, they’ve skipped over a Chicago date on their upcoming spring tour and haven’t played the festival since 2015. They’re also slated to perform at eight festivals this year–including Coachella, Governor’s Ball and Bonnaroo.
BØRNS may have performed in Chicago this past January, but the release of his long anticipated second album, “Blue Madonna,” and his past history with Lolla—performing in 2016—make his reappearance very likely.
Post Animal
Even though they’ve never played Lolla before, this Chicago-based band is slated to play at Shaky Knees and Bonnaroo this year. A spot on the Lolla lineup is likely as this psychedelic-rock group is quickly making a name for themselves.
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Tales from Tinder By Isabella Brock Contributing Writer
Disclaimer: All names have been changed to protect the identities of those who shared their stories. DePaul students may still crack jokes about the desperation of Tinder users even after its mainstream success, but a large majority of students on campus actively use or have used Tinder. With millions of users between the ages of 18 and 24 according to 2016 statistics, Tinder has become one of the easiest ways to find love in its many forms. Some students will only admit to peeking at their friends’ accounts, while others were willing to showing off their dozens of matches. Whatever type of user you are, there’s no denying Tinder has become an integral part of student dating culture. While Tinder was always intended for a younger demographic, few could have imagined it would turn out to have such a large presence in the undergraduate college experience. Some students even said they had been using the app since the ages of 15 or
Will, 19, a DePaul freshman, a self proclaimed Tinder veteran, said his worst experience was being catfished through the app. When the app matched him with a girl that he seemed to get along with, he suggested they meet. When he arrived at the restaurant his match was nowhere to be seen. When Will called her, a woman sitting in front of him picked up her phone. She looked nothing like the photos he had seen on Tinder. Will endured the date but was so uncomfortable he eventually slipped out after claiming he had to go to the bathroom. “I felt bad, but why would you catfish someone like that?” Will said. “I went on another date not too long after, but I’m much more cautious about online dating now.”
16, lying about their age in order to explore beyond the high school dating pool. More interesting than the statistics is the emotional responses toward dating has changed because of Tinder. Students shared with me fears that they would find their significant other on Tinder. Some would brag about the amount of likes” and “super likes” they had received as if they were likes on an Instagram photo. This superficial method of selecting romantic partners has caused critics to question the superficiality of the relationships coming out of the app. While many people certainly only use Tinder for hookups, students go on Tinder for a wide variety of reasons. Some students surveyed have met their significant other on the app. Others have made good friends using Tinder. Even still, there was no shortage of Tinder date horror stories.
Michael, 19, a DePaul freshman, initially downloaded Tinder out of curiosity and “maybe some people to validate me by swiping right.” But rather than feeling better about himself, the app quickly became harmful to his self esteem when matches didn’t come as easily as he hoped. He deleted and redownloaded the app multiple times. After deciding to try again, Michael began to find better matches. He began talking to a girl he vaguely knew from around campus. The two held similar interests and beliefs, and they instantly clicked when they met in person. They are still seeing each other today, and Michael feels that their future are looking hopeful. “I always considered Tinder an emotionless pit,” Michael said. “I still think it’s an emotionless pit. I just think I got lucky.”
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Jane, 19, a DePaul freshman, created an account because her friends had one, and she initially only used it when she was bored. She found that she quickly grew tired of talking to her matches, none of whom she connected to. When the app finally matched her with a friend of a friend, she reluctantly agreed to go on a date. They got together the day before winter break and instantly clicked. They continued dating for a few months. Jane was comfortable in the relationship and thought she’d experienced a Tinder success story. Everything seemed completely normal until her match suddenly started distancing himself from the relationship, ignoring texts and calls. Jane said that although there were no prior red flags in the relationship, Tinder changed how it played out. “Meeting someone on Tinder is different because you don’t know the person beforehand,” Jane said. “You really know nothing about them besides what they’ve said to you.” One student said she had been on a date where everything seemed great until her match forcibly kissed her only minutes after meeting. Another said a man offered her money to have his children via Tinder. Still another shared that she had been ghosted in the middle of a relationship that originated from a Tinder date. Due to the negative and stressful environment it sometimes facilitates, many students reported they were questioning whether or not they would continue to use the app. Despite this, some said they found that Tinder was a good source of entertainment, and others remarked they felt they had to use it so they could fit in socially. Whatever the case, Tinder usage shows no signs of declining among college students anytime soon. As one student admitted, “It’s a cesspool of threesomes and bad pickup lines, but I’ve sold my soul to it and now I gotta keep at it.” GRAPHICS BY ALLY ZACEK | THE DEPAULIA
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By Ola Gronski Contributing Writer
High waisted pants, velour tops and Winona Ryder all share one thing in common: the 1980s. Make that two, given that the synthwave decade has found itself revived in the present day. Take a look around a college campus or flip through the channels on television—those whimsical patterns and washed denim jackets are back in business. It isn’t just the fashion of the ‘80s that’s hitting the streets, it’s the television characters and movies taking over our screens. Eighties cult favorites are rapidly getting reboots and spinoffs. There’s the culmination of “Blade Runner 2049”, “Heathers” being turned into a TV series and “Twin Peaks” making a long-awaited return to Showtime. Nostalgia seems to sell, and that is made obvious with instant hit TV shows “Stranger Things,” set in the 80s, and “Riverdale,” based off of the beloved “Archie Comics.” The 2000s were expected to be all about the future, so why are we digging into the past? “We continue to create media focused on the nostalgic past because it seems to bring us back to when we were younger,” said Paul Booth, associate professor of Media and Cinema Studies at DePaul University. “It shapes who we think we were.” For those that were there to experience the ‘80s, these new shows really do fulfill that need to reminisce. “I love remembering the time period of when I was growing up but even more so comparing it to what my kids have now,” said Shannon
Kazmierczak, a mother of two young boys. “I feel like there’s an enjoyment of things that occurred when times were simpler and easier.” Although millennials do not have the memories to take them back to the ‘80s, some still find a connection to the aesthetic and general culture of the decade. “I think we’re in a very similar spot as the Reagan administration,” said Claire Faulkner, a self-proclaimed ‘80s aficionado. “As far as
the ‘80s has become, more or less, fully accepted in mainstream media today. This makes it easy for media producers to take the ‘80s aesthetic and merge it with 2000s problems. “‘Battlestar Galactica’ is a great example, as it not only updated the gender dynamics but also changed the topic to be more relevant to a world dealing with terrorism and emerging Al, things the original series didn’t really deal with,” said Booth.
“We continue to create media focused on the nostalgic past because it seems to bring us back to when we were younger. It shapes who we think we were.”
Paul Booth Associate Professor of Media and Cinema Studies the pop culture aesthetic goes, I believe it is because the ‘80s was such a progressive era in a very specific way that we are experiencing all over again.” It’s true, the ‘80s produced some of the most androgynous and sexually ambiguous icons of our time. David Bowie, Joan Jett, Debbie Harry, Prince, and Robert Smith all embraced the sexual revolution of their recent decades and set the stage for 2000s pop culture. What was still blossoming in
“We’re seeing things like Black April O’Neil, a transgender Heather, an allfemale Ghostbusters, or LGBT Holograms,” said Faulkner. While it is heartwarming for audiences to see their childhood favorites all grown up or fine-tuned to be dealing with hardhitting issues, using ‘80s nostalgia to sell an idea treads a fine line. “Nostalgia is good if it leads somewhere or inspires,” said Pat Baranowski, a DePaul alumnus. “It’s not
good if it’s used to sell stuff or make lazy products.” “In general nostalgia in the media is always false,” said Booth. “The past was never like we remember it, and even less like what the media portrays it as.” “We are romanticizing the ‘80s for some good reasons, but also over-romanticizing it,” said Faulkner. “The ‘80s still had issues with inclusiveness that needed to be rectified. Things were still pretty bad for women at that time and especially women of color.” While it is easy for people who lived through the ‘80s to remember what the reality of the times were, it is also easy for millennials to get caught up in the neon aesthetic. Every era has its memorable icons that outshine its rocky history. So how long do we have to embrace the clunky glasses and silhouettes of the ‘80s? “I feel like every generation goes through an obsession with the past,” said Kazmierczak. “I remember when I was in high school in the late ‘90s and there was a big ‘60s and ‘70s resurgence.” “‘Happy Days’ was a 1970s version of a nostalgic 1950s. ‘That 70s Show’ was a 1990s version of the 1970s,” said Booth. “Nostalgia has always been an important aspect of media.” “It’s cyclical in my view,” said Baranowski. “In 10 years or sooner, ‘00s nostalgia will be used.” Who knows, perhaps the next decade will cop our fashion trends and hairstyles to sell their shows, all the while rectifying the issues we seemed to miss during our own time.
"Early Man"
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Underdog tale revives classic animation style
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"Early Man" is the newest addition to the catalog from Aardman Animation, best known for classics like "Wallace and Gromit," "Chicken Run" and "Flushed Away."
By Garret Neal Staff Writer
Gone are the glory days of “Chicken Run,”, “Wallace and Gromit” or “Flushed Away,”, but Aardman Animation studios. While the studio continues to have success in its home country of England, generally raking in lots of money and positive reviews, the studio has seen a continual decline in income Stateside. Their 2012 release, “The Pirates! Band of Misfits” made $31 million dollars and in 2015 the “Shaun the Sheep” movie made just $19 million despite a rating of 81 on Metacritic. “Early Man,” the studio’s newest release, brings back studio founder Nick Park as the director for the first time since “Curse of the Wererabbit” in 2005, but the film is not quite good enough to buck the trend. “Early Man” begins by bringing audiences back to the time of man's creation, when the only two dinosaurs left on earth (named Ed and Mike) are destroyed by a soccer ball-shaped asteroid. Luckily, the humans (yes, they were alive during the time of the dinosaurs) survive, and when they find this oddly shaped object from outer space they quickly become fascinated by it.. Thus, the world’s dominating religion is formed: soccer football, of course. A few ages later, a caveman tribe lead by Dug (voiced by Eddie Redmayne,) have their routine existence interrupted when people from the bronze age invade their valley to mine for bronze. The only way Dug can save his home is by training his caveman friends to defeat the current grand champions in the holy game of football. It is a markedly silly premise, but one that works well for a simple children’s film. Behind the creative guise the ark of the plot is simple, and the characters are as two-dimensional as it gets. It says something that Mr. Rock, a literal talking rock, was probably the third or fourth most interesting character in the movie. Dug’s pet pig Hognob is uninteresting, which is disappointing given the strong
characterizations of other animal roles like Gromit the dog and Shaun the sheep in the studio's past works. Maisie Williams (Aria Stark of “Game of Thrones”) plays the romantic interest, but she gets hardly any development in her small amount of screen time. The characters function well in their roles and the villain, Lord Nooth (voiced by Tom Hiddleston in a strange FrenchGerman accent) is so cartoonishly evil, but it’s nothing particularly notable and fails to raise the film above average kid material. Where the film gets most of its brownie points is with its humor. As the film centers around soccer, it does not exactly endear itself to American audiences right off the bat. Several jokes in the film require knowledge of the sport as well as popular European teams and players. Additionally, the film also doesn’t shy away from a few corny jokes, like a character shouting “duck!” only for everyone to move suddenly to avoid something when of course he was just pointing to a duck (this happens twice). Still, much of the humor comes from director Park’s zany touch. It’s not necessarily laugh-out-loud stuff, but it can conjure up a smile when you see store names like “Flynt Eastwood” or “Jurassic Pork.” Messages in the film’s world are relayed by birds that can perfectly replicate the way the message was originally given, right down to voice imitations and physical actions; this provides some chuckles. While it is hit or miss throughout the film, jokes are always at least creative which prevents total boredom. Some of the best moments come toward the end of the film, when the royal commentators are announcing the climactic football/soccer match while lobbing puns at each other. Even when the jokes are missing, and the characters are uninteresting Aardman’s animation style continues to impress. It is hard not to marvel at the fact that everything on screen was handmade, save for fires and smoke effects.
The characters, simple as they may be, have an incredibly diverse number of expressions and movements that were each posed by an animator, frame by frame, using replaceable faces, eyes and poseable body parts. This makes the constant slapstick humor more impressive. The environments are incredibly detailed with meticulously placed trees, bushes
andr weapons. It is the animation that is ultimately the film's strongest selling point. “Early Man” is a kid’s movie through and through, with characters that rely more on stereotypes than actual development as well as a run-of-the-mill underdog tale holding it all together. That’s not to say it is brainless; even adults can potentially enjoy it for its energetic animation alone.
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The characters are voiced by Tom Hiddleston, Eddie Redmayne and Maise Williams.
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Brockmire
One Tree Hill
After a major league baseball announcer falls from glory in hilarious fashion after he finds out about his wife's infidelity, he attempts to reclaim his career in a new small town. He begins announcing for a minor league team called the Morristown Frackers and into contact with the team’s manager, played by Amanda Peet. Peet’s character is extremely competitive and will do almost anything to attract fans to her games.
All nine seasons of this show have been out on DVD and on streaming services for quite some time, but after being dropped from Netflix a bit ago, “One Tree Hill” has found a new home at Hulu.
“Brockmire” is definitely not a show for everyone. There isfrequent cursing from the alcoholic drug-using main character played by Hank Azaria. But Peet and Azaria provide powerhouse performances that are both nuanced and hilarious. Originally on IFC, “Brockmire” is beloved by critics, and the second season is slated to premiere in April. Check out this hidden gem and get ahead of the pack before this show inevitably becomes a breakout hit.
A quintessential teen drama, this show follows the complex lives of those in the fictional town of Tree Hill, North Carolina. The main conflict is initiated when two half-brothers become teammates on the high school basketball team. Lucas, played by Chad Michael Murray, is the protagonist and outsider and Nathan, played by James Lafferty, is the star of the team. The entirety of the cast is talented and most have since become stars in their own right. Sophia Bush, Hilarie Burton and Bethany Joy Lenz are the female characters, that are complex and entertaining. The show is also heavily influenced by music with epic soundtracks underlying each episode. “One Tree Hill” has one of the most dedicated fan bases in television history, and their fervor has not lessened in the years since its finale. Hopefully, a new audience will find this show now that it's on Hulu.
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In theaters and upcoming film releases Feb. 2 “Winchester” The most haunted house in the world, built by Sarah Winchester, heiress to the Winchester fortune. Inspired by true events. Stars: Helen Mirren, Jason Clarke
Feb. 9 "Peter Rabbit" Peter Rabbit and Mr. McGregor compete for the affections of a woman next door. Stars: Domnhall Gleeson, James Corden, Rose Byrne
Feb. 9 “Fifty Shades Freed” The third installment of the "Fifty Shades" franchise, following the couple after their marriage. Stars: Jamie Dornan, Dakota Johnson
Feb. 16 "Early Man" Dug, along with sidekick Hognob as they unite his tribe against Lord Nooth and his Bronze Age City to save their home. Stars: Eddie Redmayne, Tom Hiddleston
Feb. 9 "The 15:17 to Paris" Three men thwart an ISIS attack on a train heading to Paris. The men involved in the real-life event play themselves in the film.
Feb. 16 “Black Panther” Black Panther springs into action when the fate of his nation is threatened by an old enemy.
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We’re only about 30 years away from Quartz’s prediction that the U.S. will be the largest Spanish-speaking country on the planet. Those of us who are the children and grandchildren of immigrants make up the 12 million bilingual people in this country and music is one of our biggest cultural reflections. This week, let’s take a deep-dive into songs that can be enjoyed by anyone, no matter how fluent or not fluent in Spanish.
1. “Échame La Culpa” Demi Lovato and Luis Fonsi Did you know that Demi Lovato speaks Spanish? Neither did I. But it makes sense, seeing as her roots are in Dallas, Texas and her father is a Mexican immigrant. Lovato teams up with Luis Fonsi for this track about a love that was just never meant to be. It’s super catchy and yes, it’s both in Spanish and English. The pair even make a reference to The Beatles, so put on that track and “just let it be.”
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2. “Despacito” ft. Justin Bieber - Daddy Yankee, Luis Fonsi Summer was full of hits, but none were as memorable and as annoying, as “Despacito.” Justin Bieber hopped onto the track after hearing the original in a club in Medellín, Colombia and the remix blew up. This song is a part of a genre that can be classified as “pop reggaeton,” which mixes the classic beats and styles of reggaeton artists like Daddy Yankee and Don Omar with modern Spanish-language bubble gum pop.
Across 1. Groundwork 6. Churchill’s symbol of triumph 11. Chesapeake in Maryland 14. Without substance 15. Place for the highborn? 16. Finished food 17. Financing 19. Words starting many park signs 20. Pauline’s woes 21. Stew server 23. Like fillets 26. Aquamarines and emeralds 27. Makes joyful 28. Bygone Toyota model 30. Charged atoms 31. Lapwing 32. Mentalist’s claim 35. Luxury hotel feature 36. Small upright pianos 38. Sticky stuff 39. Royal flush
3. “Havana” ft. Young Thug Camila Cabello Former member of Fifth Harmony Camila Cabello dropped her hit “Havana,” in which the singer reminisces on meeting a man who sweeps her off of her feet in the capital city of Cuba. The track is weighted with piano and a powerful, soulful voice -- there’s a reason that Cabello was the best member of Fifth Harmony. Young Thug’s verse seems a bit out of place, but it is definitely reflective of a trend that mixes rap and hip hop artists with Latinx pop artists.
necessity 40. Elbow to the ribs, perhaps 41. Fever and shivers 42. If everything goes right 44. Most congenial 46. Mix of two songs into one 48. Noisy insects 49. Printing press part 50. Produced, as a play 52. What one dots? 53. Ostracisms 58. “Fat ___ and Little Boy” (1989) 59. Not for minors 60. Like some Pennsylvania buggy drivers 61. “__ no use” 62. To the manor born 63. Maiden of mythology Down 1. Lobster-house wear 2. Collected sayings 3. Diego’s start
4. “Mi Gente” ft. Beyoncé - J. Balvin, Willy William You can’t go wrong with anything Beyoncé. She jumped onto this track in a similar way that Bieber did with “Despacito,” riding the wave of Latinx pop and trap music. J. Balvin and Willy William are always producing party hits, but “Mi Gente” seriously takes the cake, especially because Ms. Knowles takes over the remix. Mouths will drop when listeners hear Auntie Yoncé spitting lyrics in Spanish. She even gives her daughter, Blue Ivy, a shoutout.
4. Calligrapher’s containers 5. Composed 6. Sound, as reasoning 7. Successfully pitch 8. Eye part containing the pupil 9. Martini component 10. Overlooks 11. Curving outward at the knees 12. Ring-shaped reef 13. Some invitation replies 18. Smelters’ raw materials 22. Art, today 23. Believer of a sort 24. Become one on the run? 25. Slippery peels 26. Londoner 28. Guiding principle 29. Fancy washstand vessel 31. Sloppy critters 33. Big name in marches 34. Erato is their Muse 36. Beyond the city
limits 37. Type of school 41. West Point or Annapolis 43. Fill in ___ blank 44. Near in time or place 45. Pat of an O’Neill title 46. Florida city 47. Small Highland village 48. Society division 50. Give the cold shoulder 51. Cashier’s responsibility 54. Ruckus 55. Mathstickremoving game 56. One-sixth of a fl. oz. 57. Finger-to-lips sound
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Women split final weekend homestand By Evan Sully Staff Writer
The DePaul Blue Demons (20-7, 12-3 Big East) fell to the Georgetown Hoyas (1213, 7-8 Big East) 86-85 in the final seconds on Friday night in a game that turned out to be a heartbreaking loss, ending the Blue Demons’ six game winning streak. Hoyas’ Dionna White and Cynthia Petke were no match for the Blue Demons. White, a five-foot-five-inch junior guard, poured in a game-high 33 points on 14-of25 shooting and shot 3-of-6 from behind the arc. Petke, a six-foot-two-inch senior forward, had a double-double by way of scoring 23 points on 10-of-15 shooting and grabbing 11 total rebounds. “Georgetown did a great job of taking it to us and beating us tonight. The obvious great players on the floor were White and Petke,” Blue Demons head coach Doug Bruno said. The Hoyas rank No. 3 in conference play in offensive rebounding percentage, and that showed as the Hoyas pulled down 14 offensive rebounds that equaled out to be 43.8 percent of their 32 total rebounds. “Offensive rebounding for them was very key. The fact that we didn’t control our defensive glass the way we’ve been controlling our glass in the previous games was huge,” Bruno said. Equally important, the Hoyas forced 19 turnovers which allowed the Hoyas to score 25 of their points. The Hoyas were also dominant down low, as they scored 44 points in the paint. The Blue Demons lead 79-75 with 4:11 left in the game after Ashton Millender dropped in a deep 3-pointer from the left wing, and there was a sense of excitement from the homes fans inside McGrathPhillips Arena that the Blue Demons were on their way to their seventh consecutive victory. However, that ended up not being the case. In the game’s winding minutes, the Hoyas used an efficient 6-of-7 shooting run to put the Hoyas in a good position to hand the basketball to Tatiana Thompson, a sixfoot freshman forward, who swished in a 3-pointer from the right corner to give the Hoyas an 80-79 lead with just over three
minutes remaining. The Blue Demons tried mightily to initiate a comeback, but it wasn’t enough to propel them past a Hoyas team that played tight man-to-man defense and made timely switches on defense. Blue Demons’ sophomore guard Kelly Campbell drove to the rim from the right side of the free throw line with 1:37 remaining and had her shot attempt swatted by White. Following the blocked shot, the Hoyas increased their scoring total to 84. Despite these two heads up plays by the Hoyas, the Blue Demons managed to take an 85-84 lead on a run driven by Mart’e Grays’ postup layup with 28 seconds left and two made free throws by Amarah Coleman with 23.8 seconds to go. Then, the Hoyas had possession again and they made the Blue Demons pay for sluggish defense and for not boxing out on the defensive glass. White drove to the rim and proved to be human by missing a layup that wasn’t well contested, but her teammate Morgan Smith was in perfect position to grab the offensive rebound and bank in a put-back layup with 10 seconds left to put the Hoyas up 86-85. “The last rebound was a help PHOTO COURTESY OF DEPAUL ATHLETICS situation you know, and Campbell helped, and so that’s where one Senior guard Amarah Coleman notched 18 rebound’s gonna win the game,” points Friday against Georgetown. Bruno said. “We got their best player and rolled off the rim, which in turn ended (White) to miss a shot. We needed the game. one rebound.” “We got a great great look on the Afterwards, Bruno immediately rebound (...) Ashton did a great job of called for a timeout, which put his team coming up with the offensive glass in that in position to inbound on their side of situation and just probably rushed it a little the floor. Millender inbounded the ball to bit, ” Bruno said. “If she had just taken her Campbell, who then drove down the right time she would’ve knocked that down. I’m side of the free throw line and kicked it sure she would’ve knocked it down if she out to Coleman who took a long 2-pointer took her time. ” down the right baseline. On Sunday afternoon — DePaul's Coleman’s shot rimmed out right into Millender’s hands under the left side of the senior day and final home game — the rim with 2 seconds on the game clock for Blue Demons play host to the Villanova an offensive rebound. Unfortunately for Wildcats (20-6, 10-5 Big East) and used a Millender, what looked like a clean put- late charge to avoid getting swept in their back layup was shot too hard off the glass final weekend homestand.
BIG EAST Women's Basketball STANDINGS (Thru 2/18)
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BIG EAST INSTITUTIONAL SCHOLAR-ATHLETE AWARD
A weekend that started with two losses against College of Charleston and Longwood, ended on a special note with DePaul head coach Eugene Lenti Ponsetto reaching the 1,300-career win mark after DePaul topped Presbyterian 1-0 Saturday afternoon. The win places him fifth all-time in NCAA history and fourth among active coaches. DePaul finished the classic 3-2 rallying to win the last three games of the tournament. DePaul’s first loss of the season to College of Charleston did not come without missed opportunities, with the Blue Demons stranding eight runners on base. As DePaul attempted a rally in the 5th down 2-0, Angela Scalzitti was thrown out at the plate. The Cougars tacked on two more in the bottom half of the inning to hand DePaul their first loss. DePaul was done in their second game by a six-run second inning after the Blue Demons opened with two runs in the bottom of the first inning. Despite collecting nine hits on the afternoon, DePaul could only push across three runs. The Blue Demons finished off with back to back wins on Saturday behind two complete game outings from Zoch and Moore. Zoch surrendered just four hits against Iona, while Moore recorded her second complete-game shutout of the season striking out nine batters. With the win, DePaul improved to 8-2 on the year and will now head to head to Arlington for the UTA Maverick Tournament to face off against UT Arlington and Sam Houston State.
The Big East Conference rewarded its biggest bookworm student athletes today and some Blue Demons are among them. DePaul Blue Demon women’s soccer player Alexa Ben and men’s cross country and track and field runner Jake Pecorin won the 2017-2018 Big East Institutional ScholarAthlete award presented by Sunkist. The Academic Affairs Committee from the conference selected one male and one female student athlete from each Big East School, and the winners earned a $2,500 scholarship. Pecorin earned a spot on the Big East All-Academic team last year, and the senior is majoring in biological science with a concentration in ecology and evolution as well as minoring in psychological research methods. He holds career personal bests of 15:08.94 in the 5,000-meter run on the track, and 31:31.69 in the 10,000-meter run in cross country. Ben isn’t a stranger to winning awards. The United Soccer Coaches named her to the Women’s Scholar All-North/Central Region teams in early December, and Ben was one of twelve women to earn First Team honors. At the end of November, Ben earned a First Team selection for the Senior CLASS Award which recognizes student athletes with outstanding achievements in community, classroom and competition settings who demonstrate excellent character through their participation in Division I athletics. During her time at DePaul, the Schaumburg, Ill. native also received recognition from United Soccer for her work on and off the pitch.
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Golf swings into spring season By Andrew Hattersley Asst. Sports Editor
After nearly four months off, the DePaul men’s golf team returned to the course for the spring portion of their schedule last week competing in the Earl Yestingsmeier Match Play. Senior Freddy Thomas said it was nice to start out the spring campaign with match play as opposed to stroke play, which allowed him and the rest of the team to be more aggressive and get back in the flow of competitive golf. “It’s nice because if you make a triple it’s only one hole so it really focuses on being aggressive,” Thomas said. “One thing I’ve traditionally struggled with is making birdies, so for me it was an easier golf course so I could really fire at flags, I could really go after trying to shoot a low number and it’s fun, it’s kind of carefree in a way and it really does help set us up with that aggressive mentality for the rest of the season.” The team as a whole is looking to improve on a fall campaign that featured a fifth place finish as well as a seventh place PHOTO COURTESY OF DEPAUL ATHLETICS finish in the Dayton Flyer Invitational. Freddy Thomas averaged 74.41 during the fall season, second on the team behind Joe McCarthy. Thomas said he believes the team got better as the fall season progressed, but with an average of 73.33, and said his goal highlighted the performance of the junior, the ball exceptionally well, eliminated was disappointed with his individual during the spring season is to put himself who he said was one of the players that three-putts which are two aspects of the in position over the first couple rounds to showed the most improvement during game that we worked on, and he had big performance. improvements there.” “Individually I don’t think it went very potentially pick up a win in his first season break. “Ronnie Griggs has made some really The Blue Demons are back in action well,” Thomas said. “I really struggled to of collegiate golf. “I want to be in contention going into big improvements over the winter,” Schiene Feb. 25 when they compete in the Loyola start off. We were at Louisville, my game didn’t feel very good, the swing wasn’t there; the final round of each tournament and just said. “He came to the Match Play and drove (Md.) Intercollegiate meet in Arizona. I didn’t putt very well, chipping wasn’t the see what I can do with a final round and best. ”I think it improved gradually for me, see if I can win,” McCarthy said. “If I put myself in contention then I’ll be happy.” and as a team as we went along.” One of the events circled on the calendar Thomas added he believes the team is heading in the right direction as they get is the Big East tournament, where the team surrendered a ready for a key seven-stroke lead portion of their on the final day, season. and ultimately DePaul head finished fourth coach Marty out of nine teams, Schiene, who is nine shots off the in his first year pace. Thomas leading the team, said he and his said one of the teammates have nice aspects of the planned out fall season was their coursework that it gave him to allow them the opportunity to to focus their better evaluate his attention on team. the Big East “We’ve got a tournament as it pretty good body approaches in late of work from April. qualifying rounds “I think our to tournament preparedness was rounds to kind of identify who are DePaul senior golfer just a little bit off, we didn’t feel as the better players comfortable on the on the team,” course as we needed to, and I don’t think Schiene said. Thomas said the team’s new indoor technically we were quite there,” Thomas practice facility has been helpful in assessing said. “I planned out my academic schedule players’ strengths and weaknesses. The in a way that I can really focus on sport players have also benefited by being able to as we get near the Big East. I think a few use FlightScope to calculate key statistics upperclassmen have done that as well, so like swing speed, ball speed, carry distance, we can really balance that a little bitter than we did last year.” launch angle and spin rate. Schiene said one of his priorities will be “It’s very nice to be able to get our carry yardages, spin rates, all the different having the team focus more on progression numbers that we need that we haven’t rather than results. “I don’t really get result-oriented like been able to get quite accurate in the past,” Thomas said. “I felt like I’ve been able to ‘we’re going to win’ this or ‘do this,’” Schiene hit into the simulator and really get my said. “Just get every person a little better at numbers down so I came out hitting it certain aspects of their game, and I think better than I had in the past so it was very the team will be better if we do that.” One of the players who’s shown the helpful.” Freshman Joe McCarthy led the team most improvement over the winter is in scoring averages during the fall season junior Ronnie Griggs. Schiene in particular
“I want to be in contention going into the final round of each tournament and just see what I can do with a final round and see if I can win. If I put myself in contention then I’ll be happy.” Freddy Thomas
Sports. Feb. 19, 2018. The DePaulia | 27 XIDIAS, continued from back page out of his shell and be who he really is, which is goofy. He’s a fun guy to be around. So I think it just developed over time.” “I was always very energetic,” Xidias said. “My dad was always trying to keep me in control in church, school, and all of that. I was a good kid, but I was always saying so much and laughing so much. I had a lot to say.” Xidias still has a lot to say, especially when it comes to his father. George Xidias immigrated to America from Greece when he was 8 years old. He now owns an automotive shop in Michigan City. “He came here in 1970,” Xidias said. “(His) work ethic is something that I’ve never seen before. He was very poor when he was younger, and was living in a little mountain village. Before he started the business, he was working 20 hours a day washing dishes or whatever he could (to get by).” “I see him persevere through things. When anything is hard, he works his way through it, and it works out in the end.” Xidias calls his father every day, and the two usually meet up at Mastro’s Steakhouse (his favorite restaurant) whenever they’re both in town. “They’re Greek, hard-working, immigrant,” Leitao said. “You know that’s a very tough word right now in society. But they’re here, successful, family-oriented, grounded and all those good things that his family has passed onto him.” As for the dance moves? Well, those were not inherited. “The dancing, I don’t know where I got that from, that was just me,” said Xidias. “I started doing that my senior year of high school, dancing around the sidelines and
doing something to give people energy, and it transitioned to here.” None of the in-game celebrations are choreographed either. With Xidias, what you see is what you get. “It’s pretty much all flow. I never really plan anything, I have a series of dance moves that I just kind of tend to do now. But usually, it’s just whatever comes to mind. If I see a dunk or Brandon Cyrus hit a three, I’ll just go crazy, and I love it.” The birth of his sideline routines coincided with a decrease in playing time. Up until his senior year, Xidias was frequently in the starting lineup on La Lumiere’s travel team. “In the beginning, it was hard to transition from being a starter and scoring about 15 points a game, and then all of a sudden, zero,” Xidias said. “You’re not playing at all, and you’re getting reps in practice sometimes.” Xidias looked to his parents, George and Dawn, for advice on how to make that transition. They told him that while he couldn’t determine his playing time, it was his choice as to where he wanted to go from there. “That’s what it’s all about, controlling what you can control. You know I can’t control how much I play or how tall I’m going to be. But one thing I can control is giving everybody else energy and trying to do my best to make sure everybody is playing the best they are.” Walk-on or not, Xidias has carved out a specific role for himself on the men’s basketball team. A role that, quite frankly, very few would be able to fill. “He’s infectious,”Leitao said with a smile. “(Xidias) is just a positive, energetic person. There is no off button, which is a beautiful thing.”
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Pantelis Xidias is always active on the sidelines durning the games and often dances at center court durign pre-game warmups.
Seniors end career at home with win By Andrew Hattersley Asst. Sports Editor
Amarah Coleman
Lauren Prochaska
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Rebekah Dahlman
There was a special feeling in the building as DePaul honored three seniors, Amarah Coleman, Lauren Prochaska and Rebekah Dahlman Sunday afternoon at McGrath-Phillips Arena in their final home game of the year. The Blue Demons avenged an earlier loss to Villanova edging the Wildcats 71-66 to close out senior day with a win. DePaul head coach Doug Bruno was effusive in his praise of each player, crediting the leadership of Dahlman, Prochaska’s willingness to do whatever the team needed, and Coleman’s desire to be coached were among the points highlighted by Bruno. “I can’t thank Amarah, Lauren and Rebekah enough for what they’ve given to our program,” Bruno said. “Four years comes and goes really quickly, so does three years, so does one year.” With the game in hand, Bruno took the opportunity to substitute out Coleman and Prochaska to a loud ovation. Coleman said it meant a lot to receive the ovation and was thankful for the opportunity to play at DePaul. “It meant a lot,” Coleman said. “I thank DePaul all the time for just allowing me this opportunity to come in and play and be a part of something great, so being able to finish my career, it’s not over, but college career here at DePaul has been great and it’s a blessing.” Prochaska called it an exciting moment
to see her teammates on the sideline and be able to experience that with so much family also in the crowd. “It was awesome, I had a ton of family here too so it was nice to walk down and see each teammate very excited about the win and happy for you as a senior,” Prochaska said. “Being able to walk down and celebrate, there’s just no feeling like it after four years and knowing that its your day, but it’s the teams day, we’re one game closer to our team’s goal at the end of the season, so it’s just a feeling of excitement.” Bruno also adjusted his starting lineup giving Prochaska her fourth start of the year, but said that was as much about the game plan and her defense on Alex Louin as it was because of senior day. Prochaska finished with eight points and four assists. Dahlman has been out since the opening game of the year with a broken left hand, but said she has still been appreciative to Bruno and her teammates for the support they’ve provided her this season. “I know I said this at the beginning of the year, and I can say it now, this is something I’ve always imagined college basketball being like,” Dahlman said. “I thank coach Bruno for taking a chance on me and believing in me once again, and my teammates it’s just unbelievable what they’ve done for me and all the support.” Prior to the game, Coleman was also honored prior to the game for reaching 1,000 points against Xavier last Sunday. The senior guard added 15 points, seven rebounds and four assists in the win.
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Meet DePaul’s high-energy freshman walk-on By Brenden Welper Contributing Writer
There’s an old saying in sports that statistics don’t always tell the whole story. A box score will identify the winner, loser, various percentages and, of course, the final score. All of that information is important. But at the end of the day, it’s really just a bunch of numbers. In basketball, like any other sport, some of the best stories are found away from the scorer’s table. You don’t have to look far. In the case of Pantelis Xidias, just glance over to the sideline. It would be hard to miss
him. Xidias is a freshman guard on the men’s basketball team at DePaul University. He stands at 5-foot-9, and sports a blonde fohawk that’s unmistakable. The business major hasn’t played a minute this season, and yet he may be the most recognizable Blue Demon on the 2017-18 roster. “He is always energetic,” head coach Dave Leitao said. “What you see on the sideline is duplicated tenfold in the gym every day.” Xidias has gained national attention this season for the enthusiasm he displays on DePaul’s bench. Fox Sports 1 has cut to him repeatedly throughout their
broadcasts, and Uproxx published a story about Xidias last December. Whether it’s due to his dance moves or his Kurt Rambislike goggles, Xidias has become a fan favorite almost overnight. “I didn’t expect it at all,” Xidias said. “It came out of nowhere. I remember one morning we had a morning lift, and I came out of the lift and had 6,000 Twitter followers from the 500 I had (earlier).” A native of Michigan City, Ind., Xidias joined the team as a non-scholarship player back in September. He graduated from La Lumiere School in La Porte, Ind. – a basketball powerhouse located in the northern part of the state. Current
sophomore guard Brandon Cyrus is also a graduate of La Lumiere and says he spends more time with Pantelis off the court than anyone else on the team. “Whether it’s playing Call of Duty or just hanging out, he’s always making me laugh,” Cyrus said. Cyrus and Xidias maintain a close friendship, and while Cyrus is more softspoken, it wasn’t so long ago that his teammate was the same way. “I think as we became friends, he got more comfortable with me and my group of friends,” Cyrus said. “He started to get
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Men’s basketball falls to Seton Hall By Paul Steeno Staff Writer
Anything you can do, I can do better. That’s what Seton Hall Pirates (18-9; 7-7) senior forward Desi Rodriguez was probably thinking as he dropped a career-high 33 points on 12-for-21 from the field in the Pirates’ 82-77 win against the DePaul Blue Demons (10-16; 3-11) on Saturday afternoon, which canceled out a standout second-half performance from Blue Demon graduate senior center Marin Maric. Maric, who finished with 23 points,19 of which came in the second half. Maric did everything for the Blue Demons this afternoon. He tied a career high by connecting on two 3-point field goals, finished up-and-over and through the body of Pirate defensive stalwart Angel Delgado in the post on several occasions, and even contorted his body on drives to finish in guard-like fashion. He also pulled down eight rebounds. But it wasn’t enough, because after tying the game on their first possession of the second half, DePaul trailed for the rest of the game as a late surge just wasn’t enough to get them over the hump for a victory. With one minute to play, Blue Demon sophomore Brandon Cyrus intercepted a pass in the backcourt and whipped it to freshman Justin Roberts for a streaking layup, cutting the deficit to 77-73. After Seton Hall’s Jordan Walker missed both free throws, DePaul junior Max Strus missed a long 3-point field goal on the other end, but Roberts corralled the rebound and was fouled when Walker tried to nudge him out of bounds. Roberts made one of two free throws to pull DePaul to within three
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Head coach Dave Leitao is struggling to bring home wins. points. After a pair of intentional foul makes by Rodriguez, Strus hit a 3-point field goal from the right wing with Seton Hall guard Myles Cale draped all over him. Now 79-77, the Blue Demons intentionally fouled Walker, who missed the first free throw but made the second one. Seton Hall was up by three points with 24 seconds remaining, but Blue
Demon junior Eli Cain iced the game by failing to finish a driving layup on the following possession. The Blue Demons leave the Prudential Center on Saturday feeling like they missed out on an opportunity. DePaul shot 12-for-22 from the free-throw stripe and allowed the Pirates to decisively out rebound them 48-31. A monster 16 points and 19 rebounds from Delgado didn’t help matters either. It was another competitive loss for the Blue Demons, who are 1-5 this season in games decided by five or less points. The first 12 minutes of the first half was back-and-forth basketball, with DePaul holding a slight 23-21 lead at the 8:16 mark. Delgado had already generated a double-double in the first half of the game, scoring 10 points and pulling down 11 rebounds as the Pirates retreated to the locker room at the end of the first half. They stood at an 11-4 advantage in the offensive rebounding department, although the second-chance points were even. At the 7:30 mark in the first half, Seton Hall went on a 15-3 run over 4:30 of game time to extend their lead to 31-23. All the points during that stretch came from seniors Delgado, Khadeen Carrington and Rodriguez. However, DePaul answered with a 10-0 run of their own late in the second half punctuated on their last possession with a corner 3-point field goal by senior Tre’Darius McCallum. He finished the half with a game-high 13 points on 5-for-8 from the field. The Blue Demons will look to regroup on Wednesday when they head to the suburbs of Philadelphia to take on the No. 3/2 ranked Villanova Wildcats at The Pavilion. The game begins at 7:30 p.m.