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SGA elects new president, vp By KEVIN GROSS Staff Writer
Arena plan criticized at student town hall Students question plan as Crain’s report challenges attendance data are only about a third of what DePaul records.
By DYLAN MCHUGH News Editor
The votes are in, and next year’s officers for DePaul’s Student Government Association (SGA) have now been chosen. Upcoming seniors Casey Clemmons and Sarah Rens will serve as president and vice president, respectively, of SGA next year. SGA leadership next year will also include upcoming senior Brandon Davis, who will serve as treasurer, and upcoming juniors Sophia Lammers and Matthew von Nida, who will serve as executive vice presidents of academic affairs and operations, respectively. “Newly elected members of SGA certainly have a lot to learn and become more knowledgeable on,” said Clemmons. “However, through my previous roles, I have gained the necessary knowledge and experience on the university and student interest to fulfill my position to its fullest.” There is a lot on the plate of SGA for the upcoming year. Among the constant issues that the SGA has to deal with is the war against rising college prices. “The majority of initiatives will always be talking about keeping tuition prices low,” said graduating SGA president Caroline Winsett. “This will always be a constant issue.” Davis explains part of how this issue is addressed. “For my role (as treasurer), I sat on the Tuition Pricing Committee, where I relayed information from the students’ perspective See SGA, page 6
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Student Town Hall claps for critics
Since the announcement of a new DePaul basketball arena and construction partnership with the Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority (MPEA), the public and university response has been anything but unanimous. The proposal hit another bump on Thursday, as students openly criticized and questioned the plan at a Student Town Hall, while Crain’s Chicago Business reported that DePaul’s actual attendance numbers at Allstate Arena
DePaul athletic director Jean Lenti Ponsetto, treasurer Jeff Bethke, men’s basketball assistant head coach Ron Bradley and women’s basketball head coach Doug Bruno formed the Student Town Hall panel and fielded questions about the new arena plan in the McGrath-Philips arena, moderated by Student Government Association president Caroline Winsett and vice president Casey
Clemmons. As some students waved a banner that read “Kids need schools, not stadiums,” about 60 students and community members listened to Ponsetto and Bethke briefly explaining the proposal and the new arena’s benefits, including a potential “winter FEST in the colder months,” according to Bethke, and using the arena for commencement ceremonies. “We negotiated a deal that is selffunding,” said Bethke. “We’re going to realize a healthy portion of additional See TOWN HALL, page 7
State Street “scramble”
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The city’s first diagonal crosswalk opened up at State St. and Jackson Blvd., right outside the DePaul Center Friday, May 31. The experiment allows pedestrians 14 seconds to cross in any direction and stops all vehicles every for 35 seconds every third light cycle.
Free HIV testing promotes better sexual health By DYLAN FAHOOME Contributing Writer
For many DePaul students, the university’s last-place standing on the Trojan Sexual Health Report Card is still a lingering reminder of the Catholic institution’s reluctance toward sexual health education and coverage. But DePaul rose from 141 to 114 on the 2012 edition of the list, and in keeping with that trend, DePaul held free HIV testing at its Loop and Lincoln Park campuses May 30
and 31. School-sponsored HIV testing is a rare occurrence at DePaul, and Rima Shah, sexual health and violence prevention coordinator, said it was a new initiative. “We developed the Free HIV Testing Initiative as a team,” said Shah. “Markisha Woodson, the health promotion coordinator in the Office of Health Promotion & Wellness, played a large role in planning this initiative.” The Office of Health Promotion & Wellness, LGBTQA Student Services and Student Health Advocates sponsored
the event. The AIDS foundation of Chicago provided testing in the DePaul Center May 30, and Test Positive Aware Network provided testing in the Lincoln Park Student Center May 31. Ken Williams, a prevention specialist for Test Positive Aware Network, said May 31 was “a really good day” in terms of student turnout. The test is administered via an oral swab test, which gives results in about 20 minutes. “If the test is either positive or negative, we sit down (with students) and work it out,” See HIV, page 6
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A student takes a DNA sample that was developed on-site in less than twenty minutes at the Lincoln Park Student Center Friday, May 31.
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DePaul's Oklahoma natives take tornado in stride By AMANDA DRISCOLL Copy Editor
Tornadoes are no strangers to residents of Oklahoma. The state receives anywhere from 20 to 119 of these storms annually, but it is impossible to speculate and prepare for the destruction left behind by a tornado. An F5-registered tornado — the most powerful tornado intensity rating — with winds topping at 200 mph swept through Moore, Okla., May 20. “Down there, I grew up every spring doing tornado drills in school, so the idea of a tornado isn’t unthinkable,” said Kevin Murray, DePaul sophomore from Midwest City, Okla. “But nothing can possibly prepare you for something of this magnitude.” The 2-mile wide tornado spent 40 minutes on the ground and destroyed two elementary schools, a hospital and dozens of homes. As the storm ripped through Moore, it killed 24 and injured 240 people, which included 60 children. Of those 24, seven of them were children at Plaza Towers Elementary School. The storm destroyed 12,000 homes, flattened local businesses and displaced thousands of families, leaving loved ones unaccounted for. With power lines destroyed, communication via
phone or Internet was impossible for residents of Moore and the surrounding areas. DePaul sophomore and Oklahoma native Kaiya Inglis has a home and family minutes away from Moore. “It is truly heartbreaking to see all the damage, especially when you can relate it to someone's daily life,” said Inglis. “I wish I could be home to aid in the relief of the disaster instead of waiting for updates 800 miles away.” President Obama visited Moore May 26 to speak with residents and offer a bit of hope. "Whenever I come to an
all.” Whether they are aware of the motto, Oklahomans adopted this mindset after the storm cleared. Hundreds of volunteers donated money, supplies and time in efforts to help those displaced by the tornado. Local businesses, including the DNA art gallery in Oklahoma City, have donated generous portions of their profits to the American Red Cross. The University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University both set up a portion of its websites with information and links on how students can get involved. The Bricktown Events Center in Oklahoma City also hosted “Music for Moore,” a benefit It is amazing to me how the people of Oklahoma have already concert held May 29 with 100 percent of rallied together to provide relief its proceeds going to those injured or displaced by to the Red Cross of this national disaster." central and western Oklahoma. KAIYA INGLIS, sophomore “It is amazing to me how the people of area that has been devastated by Oklahoma have already rallied some natural disaster like this, I together to provide relief to want to make sure that everyone those injured or displaced by this understands that I am speaking national disaster,” said Inglis. on behalf of the entire country," “And it makes me even prouder said Obama, flanked by officials to call myself an Oklahoman.” including Oklahoma Gov. Mary Oklahoma City Thunder Fallin. "Everywhere, fellow basketball player Kevin Durant Americans are praying with you, donated $1 million to the they're thinking about you and American Red Cross through they want to help. And I'm just a his family foundation and the messenger here letting you know Thunder organization also that you are not alone." pledged a $1 million donation Oklahoma’s state motto is May 21. The response from “Labor omnia vincit,” a Latin Oklahoma residents and phrase meaning “Work conquers companies has been impressive
and encouraging. “To be honest though, such a terrible event has brought out so much good throughout the Oklahoma City community,” said Murray. “It’s a terrible thing that happened, but I know that unbelievably good things are going to come out of Oklahoma City because of this.”
ABOVE: A collapsed garage in a Moore, Okla. BELOW: Residents walk through a Westmoor neighborhood on 19th Street. BOTTOM: The outside of a destoyed Walgreens at Santa Fe and 19th streets.
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Civil rights activist leads discussion on extremism By MEGAN DEPPEN Staff Writer Davis Wolfgang Hawke, a 20-year-old student at Wofford College in Spartanburg, S.C., was a neo-Nazi. Complete with mustache and Nazi uniform, Hawke attracted a following on the Internet of fellow Aryan supremacists. That is, until the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) featured him in their magazine. Researchers for the SPLC found that Hawke’s real name was Andrew Britt Greenbaum; his father was Jewish. Greenbaum’s story flooded local, then national newspapers, and the aspiring Nazi was ostracized from every white supremacist group in the country. This is the mission of the Southern Poverty Law Center, founded in 1971: to destroy hate and extremist groups in America. Mark Potok, editor of the SPLC Intelligence Report, visited DePaul professor Aminah McCloud’s Islamic Studies class Thursday, May 30, and led a discussion of how the SPLC combats racial and social injustice. “Our real purpose is to utterly destroy (hate groups) if we can,” said Potok. “To marginalize them, weaken them and make it so they don’t have a voice.” Before coming to the SPLC, Potok worked as a journalist for 20 years, most recently for USA Today. Potok was on the scene of the 1995 Oklahoma City terrorist bombings that killed 168 people, 19 of them children under the age of six. This tragedy, and his work covering the militia
movement, led him to the SPLC, which he thought was more involved in combating these violent hate groups. “(These investigations) are a hell of a story – extremely important and relevant to what’s going on today,” said Potok. Sixteen years after joining SPLC, Potok is recognized as an expert on world extremism and is currently editor-in-chief of the Intelligence Report, the Hatewatch blog and other SPLC investigative reports. “We’re very much about being real journalists,” said Potok. “The truth is what will tell the story.” The SPLC works by filing civil court cases against hate groups as well as publishing and sharing information through the media. Morris Dees, one of the founders of the SPLC, was involved in the famous civil court case Donald v. United Klans of America in 1981. The SPLC also uses journalism and media to broadcast information about these groups and isolate them from the mainstream. “The people who are reading our material (are the hate groups),” said Potok. “We become The New York Times to the radical Reich.” Similar to the Andrew Briff Greenbaum investigation, the SPLC aims to expose the hate groups’ secrets and destroy their credibility in the mainstream. Once the public refuses to listen to these groups’ propaganda, the groups lose power. “When public opinion moves away from (hate groups), they get violent, they get desperate,” said Potok. Hate and extremist groups also develop in waves, Potok said. The most recent of
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Mark Potok, director of publications and information for the Southern Poverty Law Center, spoke at DePaul May 30. which is the “Islamaphobic” wave that started after Sept. 11, 2001. Potok said the increase in hate groups and hate crimes rose by 1,600 percent. Potok said, however, that in 2001
President George Bush played a very important role in emphasizing to the public that Al-Qaeda was the enemy, not Muslims or Islamic people in general. As a result, Potok said that by 2002, the number of hate crimes fell by 67 percent. Yet in 2010, hate crimes rose again by 50 percent. There were no major bombings or terrorist attacks. That was the year political activists like Pamela Geller loudly opposed the construction of the Islamic community center near the former site of the World Trade Center. The following year, Peter King, a House of Representatives candidate for New York, claimed that Muslims become radicalized through their mosques. In 2011, King, chairman of the House of Homeland Security Committee in the House of Representatives, held a number of hearings about radicalized Muslims. “The overwhelming majority of Muslim Americans are outstanding Americans, yet the reality is that the Islamist terror threat comes from the community," said King in a Huffington Post article. Potok said that hate groups have influence in Congress, and their ideas are spread to the public through their legislators and the media. Potok also said that oftentimes this hatred has nothing to do with reality, and is in fact the work of hate group propaganda. McCloud, who invited Potok for the discussion, said for students to meet someone who works against extremism is “a treat.” McCloud said addressing See SPLC, page 6
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Finance on the fly with convenience of mobile banking By ALICIA PATTILLO Contributing Writer “App. Snap. Deposit.” Sound easy? It is. Banking has become as simple as one, two, three. Manage your money on-the-go, anywhere, anytime, in the click of a button. Check account balances, recent transaction history, transfer funds and locate nearby branches and ATMs – all on your mobile device for free. The way of the future is now. Mobile banking is a system structured by financial institutions that allows customers to access their accounts anywhere. It emerged in 1999 and originally began in European banking institutions. In the last few years of the phenomenon, smartphone devices and financial centers had no choice but to focus on the new necessity for Americans. Mobile banking has exploded across the world. It has evolved into America’s must-have app. Over time, the 10 largest U.S. banks have added mobile banking to their services. Bank of America offers mobile banking on multiple platforms including iPhone, iPad, Android, BlackBerry, Kindle Fire and Windows Phone. With Chase mobile banking, you can perform bill pay, personto-person payment and mobile
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check deposit anytime. Wells Fargo, Citibank, U.S. Bank, Capitol One and PNC Bank all offer text banking, mobile web, mobile app and mobile deposit. Mobile banking seems to be the way of the future and retail banking seems to be more of a thing of the past. Kenny Maxwell, senior operations specialist for Chase Bank, has worked in the financial industry for seven years. He said the ability to take a picture of your check and make a deposit is so easy. “It’s very convenient – it’s so fitting,” said Maxwell. “I
know a lot of people without cars but have smart phones. The convenience of taking a picture of a check and then depositing it – without leaving home – is brilliant.” Maxwell is referring to the mobile deposit app, which enables Chase customers to take a picture of their check and deposit it. He said it goes through the same process as if you were doing it over the counter. Maxwell said mobile banking is secure and Chase Bank also offers text alerts to prevent you from going below your balance. PNC Bank is another financial
institution that has gained success after adding mobile banking. Richela S. Griffin, PNC Bank customer service associate, said mobile banking is safer and more convenient. “If your favorite bank doesn’t have a lot of locations, then you can use your phone to conduct your financial business,” said Griffin. Griffin said her financial center does not see a lot of traffic and when she does they inquire about mobile banking. “The customers that do actually come inside the bank always ask about mobile banking
it is definitely a must-have right now,” said Griffin. According to a Google Think Insights, “77 percent of consumers use mobile banking to check account balances, 61 percent use mobile banking to log into their account, 51 percent use mobile banking to pay bills and 51 percent use mobile banking to transfer money.” Jim Judge is a consultant for a physical therapy firm. He banks with Fifth Third Bank and uses their mobile banking consistently. Judge said although mobile banking eliminates the personal communication and relationships, he thinks efficiency-wise, it is the best move. “Most banks and most customers are fast moving now,” said Judge. “I mean, things are deposited within seconds. I think this is the future and I’m looking forward to it.” Victoria Magyar, Columbia College senior, banks with Wells Fargo. The closest Wells Fargo is 30 minutes from her apartment, making it tougher for her to get there; she relies on mobile banking. “I don’t have a car, and the train or bus sometimes takes forever,” said Magyar. “It is so convenient for me to check my balances or pay my bills through my app on my iPhone.”
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"HIV" continued from front page said Williams. DePaul freshman Stephanie Bong had mixed reactions to the testing. “I think it’s moving forward, but I definitely think a lot of students are going to be confused because prior to this we (haven’t) really offered any sexual education,” said Bong. “They don't even pass out condoms.” At the testing, condoms were placed on a table nearby, but staffers did not explicitly hand them out. “It's a really good move forward, but I think before they did, they should’ve built up to it with just some basic sexual health (education),” said Bong. DePaul freshman Ethan Cvitanic went to get tested. While Cvitanic identifies as gay, he said he thinks sexual orientation should not play a role in testing. “I think every gay man or just anyone in general should get tested for ease of mind,” said Cvitanic. “I think it’s a pretty common fear for people who are sexually active just to want to know. You can rest easier.” Cvitanic went to get tested Friday with a friend. Beforehand, Cvitanic said there was a “lot of collective legitimate fear for each other and individually as well” between him and his friends. Cvitanic said that contrary to popular belief, he did not have to draw blood to get tested, but rather underwent a swab test. “It was a really good experience,” said Cvitanic. “There weren’t that many other
"SGA" continued from front page people, no big line, (in a) pretty secluded area. Maybe we should do this once a year.” During the testing Cvitanic was also given information on HIV now, which he said is “coming back for young gay men.” The Center for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that in the US alone, 1.1 million are living with HIV, and that one in five of infected persons are not even aware they are living with the virus. “Anything with sexual health needs to be a multiple pronged approach,” said Cvitanic about DePaul’s effort and intentions with the event. “There are a lot of gay people at DePaul so I can see why … I think the LBGTA organization on campus is gaining ground and I think DePaul had to offer this in addition to all the other new gay events that are happening. “I think we’re just moving forward,” said Cvitanic. “It’s definitely a step in the right direction.” The next free HIV tests at DePaul are scheduled for Oct. 22-23, and Feb. 19-20 and May 28-29 next year. Ken Williams, a prevention specialist for Test Positive Aware Network, said May 31 was “a really good day” in terms of student turnout. The test is administered via an oral swab test, which gives results in about 20 minutes. “If the test is either positive or negative, we sit down (with students) and work it out,” said Williams.
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Sarah Rens and Casey Clemmons ran unopposed in this year's SGA elections. to the university officials,” said Davis. “In general, SGA has been asking to have more student representation on the various administrative subcommittees to incorporate more student voices into those conversations.” In addition to negotiating tuition prices with the administration, SGA also tackles the issue of college costs through its efforts to pressure the administration to provide more financial aid and scholarships, as well as through its efforts to increase awareness of these opportunities among the student body. Clemmons believes that these efforts have a noticeable effect on the administration’s actions. “DePaul's administration is extremely receptive to the voice of SGA," said Clemmons. "They take our input, initiatives, and concerns very seriously and almost always ensure that student voice is included in university conversations.” The SGA’s voice can be noted in multiple areas. For example, before the decision to construct the new McGrath Arena was created, SGA was consulted for its input. This input may have been partly responsible for the administration’s efforts to finance the stadium without an increase in the rate of tuition inflation. Much of the activity that SGA undertakes involves negotiations that may not be outwardly noticed by the student body; however, as Winsett explains, that is part of the nature of SGA activity. “A lot of what we do happens behind closed doors, especially compared
to groups like the DePaul Activities Board,” said Winsett. “But we are still tremendously important to what happens on campus.” Among the many events that have occurred over the past year, Clemmons explains the SGA has helped in “extending the library hours until 2 a.m., established a university-wide grassroots MAP Grant lobbying campaign, (and) worked greatly with the Illinois State Legislature on pushing through textbook affordability legislation,” among hosting other events. “Another issue that will be of particular interest is the centralization of information: advising, financial aid, and so on,” said Winsett. “It can be difficult because we have many campuses.” Multiple officers have highlighted some form of information transparency as one of their campaign goals; for example, one of the campaign goals Davis had listed was “enhancing the relationship between the SGA and the Student Activity Fee Board.” “Essentially, the Student Activity Fee is a fee, where every undergraduate student pays a mandatory $25 per quarter that is used to enhance campus life,” said Davis. “I would really like to see the Student Activity Fee financial information … (become) more transparent to students, so students know exactly where their money is spent.” Davis also said he expects MAP grants to be an ongoing issue and “another new and foreseeable issue for the future is the new arena.”
"SPLC" continued from page 4 these issues of hate and extremism is very important for DePaul, given its mission of learning about the healthy and unhealthy aspects of the community. “For students, it’s important to see the multifaceted ways they can be involved by ratcheting down the hate,” said McCloud. Rabbi Larry Edwards, a DePaul religious studies assistant professor, said he closely followed the SPLC and was very interested by the Judaism movement in the U.S. He studies modern anti-Semitism, and hopes to build a society supportive of inclusion and positive intergroup relations. Once a year, the SPLC publishes a dataset of how many extremist groups exist in the United States. According to the report for Spring 2013, 21 groups practice in Illinois, four of which have locations in
Chicago. DePaul student Rachel Berg said she was interested in how the SPLC used the media to bring down prominent members of hate groups because her Islamic Studies class had studied public perception of Muslims in the media. “Muslims aren’t involved in the media – it’s something that can shift Americans’ viewpoint,” said Berg. “We need to bring Muslims into the mainstream.” Berg said her class related to Potok’s discussion because hate group propaganda produces a negative view and portrayal of Muslims in the media. Berg was enthusiastic about the work of the SPLC. “(The Southern Poverty Law Center) is really effective and more groups should do stuff like that,” said Berg.
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"TOWN HALL" continued from front page sources of revenue.” This includes an any time they’re involved in any sort of tracks how many people enter the arena, unspecified amount for internal naming a business deal, or any sort of transaction DePaul averaged just 2,610 people per rights for arena clubhouses and rooms, that is confidential in nature, to engage the home game as opposed to its stated 7,938 $1.5 million in television rights from a entire university governing structure,” said average. In addition, DePaul’s reported FOX Sports contract, and $2 million in Ponsetto. total attendance last year was 127,020, projected ticket sales. Another issue students had with the while Crain’s data states that the actual However, DePaul graduate student Joy arena plan is the possible addition of total was less than a third of that number: Ellison set the tone of the town hall with a casino to the McCormick expansion. 41,771. the first question. “How is something like Bethke said it was “highly unlikely” that a DePaul president Fr. Dennis H. this justified when we’re talking about casino plan would go through, as the MPEA Holtschneider, C.M. said the numbers are closing 50 (Chicago Public) schools?” said is against the difference Ellison. “It doesn’t fit into the context of the motion. between seats our Vincentian values to build a stadium “We’ve made that were sold No decision is riskless, particuwhen we were offered one for free (at it clear that it and actual larly when you're talking about United Center). This is something I will is DePaul’s attendance. tens of millions of dollars." pay for no matter what as a taxpayer in the p r e f e r e n c e “Most of it city of Chicago. So just explain why this is that a casino is season ticket JEFF BETHKE, DePaul treasurer holders who worth my money?” should not be About half of the students attending built near by,” bought seats cheered and applauded the question. said Bethke. for the entire Bethke said the City of Chicago’s portion After about an hour — halfway through season, but did not come to individual of the arena plan is funded through a Tax the two-hour meeting — Clemmons games,” said Holtschneider. “Others are Increment Financing (TIF) fund designated said the panel would take a couple more student seats that are reserved for their use for “economic stimulus” that was set aside questions. “What happened to staying as but were not used. Stadiums and arenas 15 years ago. long as we had questions?” a student generally report the ‘tickets sold’ number, “It’s very easy to say, ‘well, we’re just called out. “Questions are starting to get rather than the actual foot traffic. DePaul closing schools to make this happen,’ but repeated,” said Winsett. However, the follows the same common practice.” the reality is it’s not a zero-sum game,” town hall proceeded as planned. Greg Greenwell, DePaul’s director of said Bethke. “The city is interested in In response to a question about the Athletic Communications, said DePaul’s economic development and this is one feasibility of the projected revenue from ticket figures are reported “like they are in strategy they’re doing to economically the arena, Bethke said that the arena is not all sports” with tickets sold as opposed to revitalize one area of the city. That’s the a riskless decision. turnstile counts. perspective on that.” “No decision is riskless, particularly “Counting only turnstile is the Later, Bethke addressed the United when you’re talking about tens of millions narrowest attendance measure in the Center proposal, which would have of dollars,” said Bethke. “I don’t want industry,” said Greenwell. The analysis allowed the men’s basketball team to play to minimize that. That’s why we’ve at the stadium rent-free. Bethke said the gone through as thorough and diligent United Center offer was not viable because a review process possible, including it would have incurred $500,000 worth of members of our Board of Trustees and expenses per year, and caused difficulty in outside sources. scheduling practices for the men’s team. “In an ideal world, we would’ve This $500,000 is more than what DePaul built an arena half a block north of here currently pays to play at Allstate, and at Sheffield and Fullerton,” said Bethke. United Center would not have allowed “Wouldn’t that be wonderful to have DePaul to host commencement ceremonies that in the middle of campus, and have and other events. that be a foundational part of the DePaul “You can agree with it or not, but student experience? But economically with this notion of ‘Is there a solution for that doesn’t make sense. If you want MAY 22 men’s basketball other than Allstate?’ you to talk about risk, that’s investing $250 want to pursue something that’s a different million a year for 17 home games a year • A Theft report was filed for a wallet taken solution than what we’re doing now,” said … what we tried to do is come up with from a purse on a CTA train. Bethke. a balanced solution to this issue, that In terms yes, does • A Theft from Vehicle report was filed for stuof the men’s have some dents who had items taken from a University basketball This would make (St. Vincent) de risk … but Van parked off campus. p r o g r a m we can do it Paul roll in his grave." itself, one in a way that MAY 23 student noted won’t impact AMANDA WALSH, senior that DePaul s t u d e n t • A Battery (Simple) report was filed for a has won only tuition, and non-student who was physically attacked by seven Big East games in his entire time at hopefully at the other side of this create an unknown offender. DePaul. Bradley said Allstate Arena was a vibrancy around DePaul athletics and “the biggest obstacle” in attracting new DePaul as an institution that reverberates • A Criminal Damage to Property report was prospects to DePaul. across the country.” filed for damage in Munroe Hall. “We’re at a huge recruiting But senior Amanda Walsh, a women's disadvantage because our arena is not on and gender studies major, said the new • A Theft report was filed for a student who campus,” said Bradley. “Kids come back arena is not a wise move, and that had their I.D. taken at the Student Center. to us and say the facilities are so much she would prefer to see DePaul's $70 The offender made purchases on the I.D. better somewhere else.” million contribution go toward needOther students pointed out that the based scholarships. Walsh told the panel • A Theft of Bicycle report was filed for a bike $70 million DePaul is putting toward the that the arena plan “would make (St. taken from the rack at Sanctuary Hall. new arena could be used instead for 524 Vincent) de Paul roll in his grave.” four-year full tuition scholarships, or raise “We talk about how much our values MAY 24 adjunct teacher salaries and provide heath mean to us, but we do things that directly insurance, among other options. Bethke contradict those values,” said Walsh. • A Liquor Law Violation report was filed said that these suggestions were largely for a student at Corcoran Hall. Person was recurring costs, and that the arena proposal Attendance numbers based on “common transported to Illinois Masonic Hospital by the is designed to be self-funding through practice” Chicago Fire Department. additional revenue streams. “This will not have an impact on It is no secret that DePaul has • A Liquor Law Violation report was filed tuition rates or the underlying operating struggled to draw students to men’s for a student at University Hall. Student was structure of the university,” said Bethke. basketball games at Allstate Arena. A transported to Illinois Masonic Hospital by the “We will not raise tuition because of this May 29 report from Crain’s Chicago Chicago Fire Department. project.” Business, however, states that the actual In response to one student who asked average attendance at the games is less • A Liquor Law Violation report was filed why students were not consulted about than half of what DePaul reports as for a student at Corcoran Hall. Student was the plan beforehand, Ponsetto said she attendance, which is based on ticket sales transported to Illinois Masonic Hospital by the hosts a meeting with student leaders once rather than turnstile counts. Chicago Fire Department. a month. According to Crain’s data, based “It’s very difficult for the university, on the Ticketmaster scan system which
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for projected ticket sales at the new arena, according to Greenwell, is based on longterm attendance trends that included seasons with more wins and postseason success. “Not just the last three seasons,” said Greenwell. In the past three years, DePaul men's basketball has a 6-48 record against Big East teams. Their last NCAA tournament appearance was in 2004, and five players have transferred from DePaul in the past two months. When asked if DePaul would section off areas of the new arena in case of low attendance, as DePaul currently does at Allstate Arena, Holtschneider said the stadium design had not yet begun. “But remember that the new arena is intended to have 10,000 seats, whereas the Allstate has somewhere around 18,000, I believe,” said Holtschneider. “The university believes that a more convenient location, combined with a stronger W-L ratio, will work wonders for attendance. We are already grateful and proud that our fans have stuck with us by continuing to purchase season tickets. That says something about the pride and loyalty of DePaul alumni and fans.” Editor-in-chief Elizabeth Schuetz, Sports editor Julian Zeng and assistant Sports editor David Webber contributed to this report.
CAMPUS CRIME REPORT: MAY 22 - MAY 28
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• A Liquor Law Violation report was filed for a student at the Quad. A private ambulance service transported the student to Illinois Masonic Hospital. • An Intoxication report was filed for a person slumped in a chair at Clifton-Fullerton Hall.
MAY 25 • A Criminal Damage to Property report was filed for etchings in glass at 990 W. Fullerton.
MAY 26 • A Liquor Law Violation report was filed for a student in University Hall. Student was transported to Illinois Masonic Hospital by Chicago Fire Department. • A Criminal Damage to Property report was filed for a sign taken out of the west side of Wish Field.
MAY 28 • A Suspicion of Marijuana report was filed for a room in University Hall. No drugs were found in the room. • A Disturbance report was filed for a room in Centennial Hall. • A Liquor Law Violation report was filed for a person found intoxicated on the public way. Offender was transported to Illinois Masonic Hospital by the Chicago Fire Department.
LOOP CAMPUS MAY 23 • A Theft report was filed for items missing from a locker at 64 S. Wabash. Chicago Police were notified.
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Quinn slows virtual schooling, enters debate By NATHAN WEISMAN Staff Writer
Gov. Pat Quinn signed bill HB 494 into law May 24, placing a moratorium on charter schools that include virtual schooling components in school districts other than the Chicago School District. The signing of the bill places the governor in the middle of a nationwide debate about the role of technology in education. “HB 494 aims to keep Illinois in the dark,” said Ted Dabrowski, vice president of policy for the Illinois Policy Institute and a volunteer board member for Virtual Learning solutions, in a blog post on the IPI’s website. “It’s a message to the rest of the nation that Illinois is not ready to embrace the technology that is changing how the world operates.” There are currently two schools in Chicago that heavily rely on virtual
learning: the Youth Connection Charter School, which serves at-risk students, and the Chicago Virtual Charter School (CVCS), which offers an online curriculum for students from kindergarten through grade 12. “K-12 virtual schools have the greatest potential of pushing students from the most disadvantaged backgrounds to being invisible in society,” said Dr. An Chih Cheng, an assistant professor of Education Policy studies at DePaul University. The real consequence of online education, Cheng says, is that children will not receive a good education. “Like the privatization in higher education, recently, in seeking of new market ‘niche’ and revenue, virtual schools have started to target low-income districts which receive more subsidies,” said Cheng. CVCS had 590 students enrolled as of 2012. Sixty-two percent of those students come from low-income households,
according to the Illinois state board of education. “Everybody realizes that digital technology and online resources can enhance higher education,” said Jason Martin, a journalism professor at DePaul. “But nobody has a single right answer for how to implement online learning into traditional models or how to best use it to serve students.” “Almost every school uses virtual learning to supplement its curriculum,” said Dabrowski. “Whether it’s a Khan Academy video for algebra or a K12 Inc. module for Chinese, schools across the nation are using virtual learning to deliver student-centered education.” Blended curriculums that used both online learning and traditional teaching methods showed a modest performance increase, according to a report commissioned by the U.S. Department of Education. The report continues to say
however that the positive effects should not be attributed to the virtual media as the students where often given additional learning time and instructional elements not received by students in the control conditions for the study. “Essentially it’s not the technology that matters,” said Cheng. “Educators should be critical of the free market as the mechanism for education and the discourse education in capitalist terms.” Cheng said that the problem with the current trend of online education is that is attempting to replace teachers in an attempt to make schools cheaper and more profitable. CVCS is owned by K12 Inc., a forprofit company that has schools in 32 states and the District of Columbia. The Chronicle of Higher Education predicts that 3.97 million students will enroll in at least one fully online course in 2014.
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NATION & WORLD
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Political lightning rod Michele Bachmann retires By MATT PARAS Staff Writer Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann announced Wednesday that she will not seek a fifth term in Congress when her current post ends in 2014. Bachmann, 57, made the announcement by posting a YouTube video to her website. In the nine-minute video, Bachmann said her eight years in Congress have been enough for her and that was not influenced by concerns of not being re-elected. Bachmann also said she fully intends to serve the remaining 14 months of her term in the meantime. During her time as a member of Congress, she has been a notoriously vocal Republican, vowing with other members of the House to repeal “Obamacare” and focus on fiscal issues. In June 2011, Bachmann participated in the Republican primaries for president. Her campaign did not make it past the Iowa caucuses. Bachmann continues to face allegations that her campaign improperly used money during that time. Using funds from her political action committee, MichelePAC, to pay a fundraising consultant, making underthe-table payments to Republican Kent Sorenson of Iowa and making use of her campaign staff to help promote her book, “Core of Conviction,” as well as threatening to withhold staff pay
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In this May 16, 2013, file photo, Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn., speaks on Capitol Hill in Washington. unless they sign a nondisclosure agreement. Bachmann is currently being investigated by the Iowa State Ethics Committee, the Federal Election Commission and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. “This decision (to not run for re-election) was not impacted in any way by the recent inquiries into the activities of my former presidential campaign or my former presidential staff," said Bachmann. After dropping out of the race for presidency, Bachmann ran for re-election for a fourth term in Congress. She narrowly beat
her opponent, Jim Graves, by two percentage points. Prior to Bachmann’s intention to retire, Graves declared his intention to run against her again. However, Bachmann said in her video that she would beat him again if she were to run. Graves also announced last Friday that he has suspended his plans to run for Congress “indefinitely,” explaining in a statement that “(his campaign) was never about Jim Graves; this was about challenging the ineffective leadership and extremist ideology of Michele Bachmann on behalf of those she
represents.” During her time in Congress, Bachmann co-founded the House Tea Party Caucus, which focused on anti-tax, small-government causes. Bachmann drew a lot of attention because of her large personality and ability to draw out hardlined conservatives; however, off-the-cuff remarks and major factual misstatements were deterimental to her campaign. Her Congressional impact was very weak, however, and only a handful of the bills she signed ended up passing. DePaul international studies
professor Daniel Kamin weighed in on Bachmman’s departure. “She’s not a serious politician,” said Kamin. “It will be better to have more responsible Republican leadership. It would be better for the country.” Students chimed in with their opinions and had varied stances on her leaving. Political science major Quantumm Freelusse said he felt Bachmann was constantly misunderstood throughout her time in office, while senior Emily Eastman was glad to see her go. “I’m really disappointed she isn’t running again,” said Freelusse. “It’s upsetting to see the Tea Party lose someone who was helping their affiliation. (Their relationship) worked for a while, but then they grew apart. Bachmman was going in a different direction. The Tea Party was still fighting for things that can’t go mainstream in politics with.” “I think it’s a good idea (that she isn’t running),” said Eastman. “Her stances on social issues are extremely right-wing, especially her stances on women.” Heading into the future, Bachmann said she was concerned about the country’s future more than she ever had been in the past. She described her future as “full and limitless.” “There is no future option or opportunity, be it directly in the political arena or otherwise, that I won’t be giving consideration if it can save and protect our great nation for future generations,” Bachmann said.
Student loan interest earned $5.7 billion more than Exxon Mobil By MILOS MARKICEVIC Weekend Edition Editor
An impending government deadline will increase student loan interest rates in July if an agreement in Congress is not reached. Last year, a decision was reached and the interest rates stayed the same, which is likely to happen again. Close to 8 million students across the country take out student loans and the increased rate would almost double, from 3.8 percent to 6.8 percent. Student borrowers are currently estimated to owe close to $1.3 trillion in student loan debt, more than all household debt in the country. Senators are currently scrambling to introduce legislation that will attempt to freeze the rate from increasing and help future students better manage debt. On Tuesday, the Congressional
Budget Office, CBO, made its profit forecast from student loan figures public. The agreement Congress reached last summer to keep rates at 6.8 percent for an additional year did not hinder profits. According to the CBO, the the Department of Education had gained $35.5 billion from the loans last year. This year’s figures climbed to $50.6 billion, a dramatic increase of 43 percent. The staggering number has critics in uproar, many citing that such debt will have crippling long term ramifications for students and lead to political unrest in Washington. It is currently estimated that The Education Department has made $120 billion from student loan interests in the last five years. Other critics are pointing out that the department’s total revenue has eclipsed the profit margins of some of the country’s biggest companies. Oil giant
Exxon Mobil Corp. reported a net income of $44.9 billion in 2012 while Apple made an income of $41.7 billion. Student debt is currently listed as the only form of debt that has increased since the financial crisis. Policies enacted after the meltdown have had little effect on lessening the burden on students so far. Missy Rubio, DePaul senior and a co-leader of “Students for Justice,” a campus affiliate of IIRON, Illinois-Indiana Regional Organization Network, said, “The IIRON student network sees that education is being run as an industry. This is the outcome, people are profiting off our students.” While the political climate remains hostile, the organization has been successful in gaining supporters for State bills and says that the DePaul administration has been very welcoming to their efforts to “reinstate education as an institution.”
EDITORS NOTE: This graphic represents total cost using a 10-year repayment plan. According to the U.S. Department of Education, a person must make around $75,000 a year in order to pay off a $19,000 subsidized loan in 10 years. Those who earn less can opt for longer-term repayment plans, meaning significantly higher interest costs.
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PRESERVED MAMMOTH FOUND IN RUSSIA
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SYRIA RECEIVES WEAPONS FROM RUSSIA
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A perfectly preserved woolly mammoth carcass with liquid blood has been found on a remote Arctic island. The carcass was in such good shape because its lower part was stuck in pure ice, said Semyon Grigoryev, the head of the Mammoth Museum, who led the expedition into the Lyakhovsky Islands off the Siberian coast. "The blood is very dark, it was found in ice cavities below the belly and when we broke these cavities with a poll pick, the blood came running out," he said in a statement released by the North-Eastern Federal University in Yakutsk, which sent the team. Wooly mammoths are thought to have died out around 10,000 years ago, although scientists think small groups of them lived longer in Alaska and on islands off Siberia. Scientists have deciphered much of the woolly mammoth's genetic code from their hair, and some believe it's possible to clone them if living cells are found The carcass' muscle tissue was also in perfect condition. "The fragments of muscle tissues, which we've found out of the body, have a natural red color of fresh meat," Grigoryev said.
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INTERNET CELEBRITY CHARGED WITH MURDER
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Caleb "Kai" McGillvary, 24, center, is taken by Union County sheriff's officers to jail in Elizabeth, N.J., Thursday, May 30, 2013. McGillvary is charged with beating 73-yearold lawyer Joseph Galfy to death after they met in New York City. Galfy's body was found in his Clark, N.J., home. McGillvary, who gained Internet fame as "Kai, the hatchet-wielding hitchhiker," says he's not guilty of the murder charge.
JAPAN AND S. KOREA STOP IMPORTING MONSANTO WHEAT
MAN KILLED IN FBI INTERROGRATION ORLANDO
Chechen immigrant Ibragim Todashev was shot to death in Florida after an altercation with an FBI agent. It is reported that Todashev had several ties to one of the Boston Marathon bombing suspects who authorities were questioning him about at the time. Todashev, 27, was fatally shot by authorities early May 22 at his Orlando home during a meeting with the agent and two Massachusetts state troopers, authorities said. The agent was taken to a hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening. Three law enforcement officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, said Todashev had lunged at the FBI agent with a knife. However, two of those officials said later in the day it was no longer clear what had happened. The third official had not received any new information. The FBI gave no details on why it was interested in Todashev except to say that he was being questioned as part of the Boston investigation. However, two officials briefed on the investigation said he had implicated himself as having been involved in a 2011 triple-slaying in a Boston suburb that authorities believe may have been connected to Tamerlan Tsarnaev.
Syrian President Bashar Assad said the regime has received its first shipment of a sophisticated Russian anti-aircraft missile system, and the main Western-backed opposition group announced Thursday that it will not participate in peace talks — a double blow to international efforts to end the country's devastating civil war. Assad's comment on the arrival of the long-range S-300 air defense missiles in Syria, which was made in an interview with Lebanon's Hezbollah-owned TV station, could further ratchet up tensions in the region and undermine any efforts to hold any peace talks. Israel's defense chief, Moshe Yaalon, said earlier this week that Russia's plan to supply Syria with the weapons was a threat and that Israel was prepared to use force to stop the delivery. With the Russian missiles in Syria's possession, the Israeli air force's ability to strike inside the Arab country could be limited since the S-300s would expand Syria's capabilities, allowing it to counter airstrikes launched from foreign airspace as well.
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ISRAELI SOLDIERS PREPARE TO FACE CHEMICAL WEAPONS AZUR, ISRAEL
Israeli soldiers of the Home Front Command rescue unit wear protective gear during a drill in Azur, near Tel Aviv, Israel, May 28. Israel has launched a national civil defense drill, which the army said this year will focus on the threat of unconventional weapons at a time of growing regional tensions.
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South Korea and Japan have suspended some imports of U.S. wheat and the EU is urging increased testing after genetically engineered wheat was found on an Oregon farm. The Agriculture Department announced the discovery of the modified wheat on Wednesday. No genetically engineered wheat has been approved for U.S. farming. USDA officials said the wheat was the same strain as a genetically modified wheat that was designed to be herbicideresistant and was legally tested by seed giant Monsanto a decade ago but never approved. Monsanto stopped testing that product in Oregon and several other states in 2005. Japan is one of the largest export markets for U.S. wheat growers. Katsuhiro Saka, a counselor at the Japanese Embassy in Washington, said that Japan had canceled orders of western white wheat from the Pacific Northwest and also of some feed-grade wheat. "In most countries the unapproved genetically modified wheat would be a target of concern," Saka said. "The Japanese people have similar kinds of concerns."
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OPINIONS
Opinions Editor Kasia Fejklowicz depauliaopinion@gmail.com
Sorry, 2013 college graduates
Your expensive degree might not land you your dream By KASIA FEJKLOWICZ Opinions Editor Chances are you are not as smart as Bill Gates or Mark Zuckerberg or as rich as Natalie Portman. Chances are your parents didn’t have connections at Harvard or Brown’s admissions offices and that’s maybe why you’re at DePaul. But don’t worry. Just because you don’t attend an Ivy League school doesn’t mean anything — unless you want a well-paying job after college. And I don’t mean a job as a barista at Starbucks. A college degree, as you have probably already heard, means nothing anymore unless you attend an Ivy League school or get a degree in biomedical engineering or biochemistry. But who has the intelligence and money to actually attend an elite school? It’s most likely not you because the 50 wealthiest and most selective colleges and universities in the United States enroll less than 4 percent of their applicants, reports The Wall Street Journal. So there go your chances at attending school with Emma Watson at Brown University because you will not get in. On the other hand, a
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(who will now make more than you ever will) because that is what employers are looking for. Instead you decided to basically major in debt because according to The New York Times, 67 percent of college graduates have debt averaging $24,000. What is worse is that more than half of recent college
A college degree, as you have probably already heard, means nothing anymore unless you attend an Ivy League school or get a degree in biomedical engineering or biochemistry.”
biomedical engineering job sounds great because they make nearly $81,540 a year. But who do you know that is studying biomedical engineering? Very few. Because according to The Princeton Review, the most popular majors are business administration, elementary education, nursing, psychology, English and economics. That’s right — your psychology degree will look nice hanging in your mother’s basement next to the treadmill. At least it’ll be useful in covering up that hole in the wall. On the bright side, going to college was fun. You learned important skills like buying Adderall from your friends and drinking 10 cups of coffee the night before your final exams. But really you should have changed your major or studied math and science with the nerds
graduates are unemployed or working for companies that don’t require a college degree, reported the Associated Press last year. Even though the data seems to be overwhelmingly negative, looking at why employers are not hiring is very important. According to a recent survey done by Adecco, 500 hiring managers believe that new college graduates are not ready for the workforce because of their “weak resumes.” Your resume must show that you have done something other than binge drinking on the weekends. It should be no longer than a page and it should exemplify your talents and what you have accomplished. Good grades and internships at multiple companies are a must. If you don’t, God can’t even help you with that one, unless you have a killer connection.
Networking, for that matter, is something every college student should be doing. DePaul tries to help students out by hosting a couple of networking events each quarter. What professors don’t tell you is that you should come before the fair officially starts so you can meet potential employers before the crowds rush in. This will give you time to chat with them and properly introduce yourself and tell them how wonderful you are. Not only are the resumes lacking in experience but some are full of grammatical errors. Remember that this will automatically get your resume thrown into the trash. Do yourself a favor and have a professor look at it before you send it to an employer. The way I see it is if you are smart and have the right skill sets, then people will eventually end up hiring you. You may not land your dream job right away, but working on spreadsheets for a year or two rather than cleaning houses is easier. Trust me. College is very expensive but it is the only option — especially for women. Men are strong and they can build houses and even make six-figures doing so. For instance, my boyfriend who is not college educated makes $60 an hour working as a carpenter. This seems unfair to me because I have worked so hard for the past four years and will never make as much as he does. But would I even want to have his job? Probably not. Could I even do his job? Probably not. My point is that women’s
options are limited if they do not have college degrees or rich parents. We can work as secretaries, bartenders and hostesses. And there is nothing wrong with any of these jobs, but earning minimum wage is not easy, especially if you want a family. Without rich parents or a degree, starting your own business is the only way out
of poverty. So if you were not born into a royal family or if you chose the wrong major, such as journalism — have no fear. As long as you’re not unintelligent, you should be able to find a job after college. It might take 70 interviews, but it will happen. Staying optimistic in this unstable economy is key.
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DePaul senior plunges into electronic dance music scene By FRANCESCA GATTUSO Contributing Writer Music is merely melodies and words streaming from a set of speakers, until someone comes along and injects the harmonies with an innovative passion that possesses the ability to move people. Whether it be through the mellow vibes, upbeat dance tunes, powerful lyrics or simply through the outlet of evoking relatable content, music withholds that power. DePaul senior Sonny Buzdugan, known as “Just Kennedy,” is a newcomer to the electronic dance music game, yet he is plunging into the scene and making his presence known through not only his love for music, but passion also for his city and ability to take a creative approach to creating EDM. Creativity oozes from the name “Just Kennedy” alone. So where did this not so typical name originate from? “It’s a political clash and speaks as a larger voice, that can be heard through music as a powerful medium,” said Buzdugan. “I am hoping I get the chance to raise awareness through not only the name but the music itself.” Grasping attention is certainly the goal and has thus far been accomplished through Just Kennedy’s first released track on Soundcloud entitled “Outbound.” Upon clicking on the link the chill vibes instantly set in, filtering the empty space with a relaxed sound rooted within uniqueness. The release of the music video for “Outbound” is encircled by the CTA and the young people who use public transportation. Just Kennedy’s objective of
being relatable on multiple levels is witnessed by honesty. The honest nature of a commute home after a long day of school or work and wanting to just let loose and enjoy life. Often times this honest goal is overshadowed by the burdens of everyday living and Just Kennedy is the perfect dose of honest reality to bring happiness back into perspective. “I think it’s important to write music that makes you happy as well as other people.” said Buzdugan. “For example, if I am just writing house songs just for the sake of writing house songs then I don’t think that is necessarily right. There has to be a deeper purpose and passion behind creating music.” Judging by Just Kennedy’s obvious passion, early success and desire to truly work on his craft through the pure love and dedication of music, greater levels of success and more music are on the horizon. “I am curious to see what is next,” said Buzdugan. “I take a lot of inspiration from different EDM cultures, but with that being said, I don’t want to be pinned down to only doing one type of music and having a good response from ‘Outbound’ has made me curious.” This type of curiosity rooted with dedication is rare for such a young man pursuing a dream within the music industry. Yet, what is even more rare and appreciated is Just Kennedy’s attitude and humility. Buzdugan has a humble nature that illuminates through the spark of wanting to do more. A spark of passion lit by wanting to bring others joy through what makes him happy. A desire to create unity within the EDM scene
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Sonny Buzdugan, "Just Kennedy," is a DePaul senior who prodcuces electronic dance music. through innovative simplicity. But don’t you dare for a second confuse the simplistic desires of Just Kennedy with the predictable or stagnant sounds. Just this past week the release of his remix of “Juice,” by popular native Chicago artist, Chance the Rapper dropped on Soundcloud. With Just Kennedy’s current success it is only logical that his dream of music can one day transform into a career. “You know I really do believe that is every musician’s dream to drop everything and work on what their passion is,” said Buzdugan. “I think that is why a lot of people do it for free for a while, because it’s that fun. Yet at the same time I want to be realistic, have fun and
try my hardest to make something of my music.” Working toward larger goals only speaks more highly of the music produced by Just Kennedy and the help he constantly gives praise to, who have been there as a support system throughout the process. The production of the “Outbound” music video would not have been possible without the presence of those close friends of Just Kennedy’s, specifically Ben Petty. The hard work of Petty and his directing skills behind the scenes of the “Outbound” video helped shaped the final product for the better. The DePaul combination of Petty and Just Kennedy essentially produced an original collaboration.
Recognition of those who have helped and truly made a difference along the path of success and the still winding journey of seeking new creative roads is essential within the music world. Just Kennedy’s ability to feature his talents with the help of those he respects and appreciates only adds deeper value to his music and showcases passion through various inspirational spots. Do yourself a favor and check out Just Kennedy and feel inspired. Inspired to listen to something different, enjoy music in its purest form, while taking an interest in what Just Kennedy is seeking to do, inspire happiness through great music.
Corruption in Canada: Toronto’s mayor caught in the crack act By NATALIA HERNANDEZ Contributing Writer If you are just picking up the paper and running through the virtual or tangible pages, you might see the name “Rob Ford” emblazoned on the page. A robust frame and red-face glimmer in tired and heated frustration, your eyes stumble upon the word “crack” – “crack cocaine” to be exact. The latest news in a string of scandals is focused on the life of Toronto, Canada’s mayor, Rob Ford. There is an alleged video of him smoking crack cocaine. The dealers associated with this latest scandal have allowed reporters from the Toronto Star and Gawker Media to view the video. On it they have described him lighting a crack pipe and smoking it. The video is now being shopped around to the tune of $200,000, a sum that has already
been met and exceeded by a Kickstarter campaign to purchase the video from the dealers holding it ransom. “I think it’s ridiculous that people want to pay money to watch this video,” said Gabriela Najera, a public relations and advertising student. “Whether or not he did it, people . . . will judge him simply for being involved in this case.” “If the drug can become a problem regarding the way he thinks logically and his decision making process, I think he should be removed from office, however, I would never pay any amount of money to watch this video,” said Najera. Although this might sound like the newest edition of Grand Theft Auto, Canada edition, the “Ford Nation,” allies and followers of the current Mayor, avidly deny any claims of the video, even citing the fact that the video never even existed. John Mascarin, a lawyer with
Aird & Berlis LLP said, “there is no recall or impeachment provision (for Ford)...stupidity is not one of the things (that can get you removed).” Canadian elected officials can be removed from City Hall if they do not attend council meetings for several months or by court order in a conflict-ofinterest situation, something Ford has already accomplished along with an entire slew of positive attributes. Ford has been accused of multiple gluteal-grabs of fellow female politicians, constantly being drunk or intoxicated during events or abroad, and has called people “wastes of skin,” and “slithering snakes that belong in zoo.” He politically combated spending $1.5 million to fight aids because “gay men get AIDS,” and when presented with the fact that women contract AIDS as well, he protested by saying that they were “probably sleeping with
bisexual men.” If you thought that any of that would faze the good-natured people of one of Canada’s largest urban cities, think again. According to a Forum Research Inc. poll featured on the “Toronto Star” they found that “the mayor’s approval rating is still around 42 percent — near the 44 percent approval rating he had earlier this month and the 43 percent approval rating the mayor commanded last month.” Although it may be unlikely that he will beat the mayoral contender Olivia Chow in the 2014 elections, it still makes you wonder what would happen if we placed the scandal right here in Chicago with Rahm Emmanuel, a polarizing mayor to say the least. “If it was Rahm Emanuel he would get ripped instantly by the media, public, and politicians,” said Alfredo Delgado, an accounting student. “When it comes to politics, its all bout image and how you perceive
yourself to others . . . I’m sure they would ask for him to resign.” Although there seem to be no plans on the horizon for neither Ford’s nor Emanuel’s resignation, especially after the new “Time Magazine” cover of Emanuel being called the “Chicago Bull,” there are definitely some criminal rumblings that are making the Canadian mayor a bit uncomfortable. Homicide detectives are investigating the death of 21-year-old Anthony Smith who was gunned down in combination with the shooting of Muhammad Khattak, both of whom are tied to the alleged “crack video” containing footage of the mayor. Ford continues to avidly dismiss the existence of the video. “I cannot comment on a video that I have never seen or does not exist,” said Ford. Guess it is just another pleasant day across the border.
The opinions in this section do not necessarily reflect those of The DePaulia staff.
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By JAKE PAYNE AND EM Contributing Writers
Chicago Fire Soccer League
Summer is known in the s period. There’s nothing but ba and White Sox are playing, t why watch other people be st This summer, there are p take part in around Chicago t get back into a sport you use not pay a little money to stay engage in some friendly (or n
You don’t need to go all the way to Toyota Park to be involved with Chicago Fire soccer. The soccer club is holding an 11v11 co-ed recreational league this summer at Foster turf field. Even though the league has a fee of $125 per individual, it has 30-minute halves, FIFA certified referees and every player gets a free ticket to a Chicago Fire home game. The top four teams get recognized in the halftime of a Fire game and the winner of the entire league gets a lot of prizes, including a trophy. It starts Monday, June 17, so hurry and get your team together. “The first reason was primarily to play and stay fit this summer. I like playing soccer, so when the Fire made this offer to play alongside other Fire fans, it was an opportunity I felt I couldn’t resist,” said Carlos Rodriguez, sports manager at Radio DePaul.
Tennis on the Lake If you are spending break in Chicago, get Tennis on the Lake offers daily adult and kid tennis lessons right on the lakefront. Skill level and age doesn’t matter to them - they have classes for everyone. With six different class sessions to choose from it’s easy to work with anyone’s schedule. If you’re not interested in taking classes, you can easily use their courts. And if a tennis racket and a few balls is all you need to start, they have their own Racket Shack right there. Located at 852 W. Belle Plaine #2, Chicago, IL 60613.
Johnny’s Ice House If you’ve been inspired by the Blackhawks and feel like you can be the king of the ice, you can sign up for lessons and leagues at Johnny’s Ice House. The same place that serves as the Blackhawks’ practice ice can be the same place you gain hockey experience. You can sign up for lessons for $20 every Tuesday that work on basic hockey skills, or if you feel confident already, you can become a free agent to get picked up by an existing team since the season has started. Why dream you are the next Patrick Kane, when you can go work on becoming him?
Johnny’s IceHouse West 2550 W. Madison St. (312) 243-4441
Diversey River Bowl 2211 W. Diversey Ave. (773) 227-5800
Beach Volleyball Beach volleyball is one of the most popular sports to play this summer and the Chicago Sport and Social Club’s league sells out fast. This league offers three different beach locations; Oak Street Beach, North Avenue Beach and Montrose Beach, so it gives you a change of scenery and a new location each time. And if you’re planning on playing on the beach this summer, you’ll definitely want to play indoor volleyball in the spring.
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own old-fashioned outdoor competition
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Swimming
sports world for being a very dry aseball on, and the way the Cubs that’s not great news. However, tars when you can be the star? plenty of sports leagues you can to play your favorite sports or to ed to play in high school. Why y in shape, meet new friends and not so friendly) competition?
Who doesn’t love swimming at the beach over the summer? The fresh water and sand makes you feel as if you’re lying on a beach in Florida. If you’re looking for a change of scenery, why not try an outdoor pool. Over the summer, the Chicago Park District has 50 outdoor pools that are the perfect place to cool down and enjoy open swims and laps. The Chicago Park District’s website has a list of all great outdoor pools for people to join.
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active and try these places out this summer: Timber Lanes 1851 W. Irving Park Rd. (773) 549-9770
Diversey Driving Range 141 W. Diversey Parkway (312) 742-7929
There has to be a warning for those looking to play basketball over the summer; Chicago is well-known for its high-class basketball talent. Unfortunately for you, the time they get better is over the summer. However, that also means that if you are daring enough to want to play, you have plenty of options. The easiest option is to just go to your nearest basketball court and play pick-up, but if you want fouls to count, you can sign up at your local YMCA or gym. However, seriously keep in mind that basketball is known as a talent goldmine, so if you are looking for something to stay in shape with over the summer, you might want to try a different sport if you are easily embarrassed about your abilities.
Bowling
Miniature Golf
Dude, if you feel like you are the king of the lanes, you have plenty of options when it comes to bowling. Bowling lanes such as Timber Lanes and Diversey River Bowl are great places to try to sign up for a tournament if Wii bowling has got you feeling professional. Many of the leagues at Timber Lanes don’t start until September, but there are spaces open for leagues at Diversey River Bowl. If you aren’t up for a league, there are always small competitions happening at bowling alleys that you can keep an eye out for. Plus, go with a group of your friends and enjoy your time first before you get serious. It’s $20 per hour per lane at Timber Lanes and Diversey River Bowl that also has great daily specials, like $15 all-you-can bowl on Tuesdays.
Diversey Driving Range is one of Chicagoland’s most picturesque ranges, located just off Lake Shore Drive in the heart of the city. Get a bucket of balls and work on your golf swing or put your skills to the test on the 18-hole mini golf course that has cascading waterfalls and footbridges. This is a perfect game for people of all ages and skill levels. Photos courtesy of CREATIVE COMMONS
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Taco-palooza
By COURTNEY JACQUIN & ELIZABETH SCHUETZ Arts and Life Editor & Editor-in-cheif
There are few things in life greater than tacos. In fact, there may be nothing better. For the last few years, the “urban taqueria” phenomenon has been catching on, bringing gourmet-level food to the masses inexpensively, all wrapped up in a handmade corn tortilla. We couldn’t eat all the tacos in the city, well yes we could, but
Crispy Fish Tempura
Elizabeth and I narrowed our taco comparison to four spots: Wicker Park’s Antique Taco and Big Star, and Lincoln Park’s Taco Joint and Bodega. For continuity, I tried the fish taco variation at all locations. The classic Baja Fish taco is at its most simple beerbattered tilapia, cabbage and a spicy mayo. Elizabeth covered the tacos for the carnivorous, sampling beef, pork and chicken tacos. Tacos are rated from 1 to 5 on five variables – quality of meat, quality of topping, price, size and overall taste.
Estillo Baja Taco and Taco al Pastor
Taco de Pescada
Antique Taco, 1360 N. Milwaukee Ave. Big Star, 1531 N. Damen Ave. Pork Carnitas Taco $7 for two Meat – 5 Topping – 5 Price – 5 Size – 5 Overall taste – 5 SCORE – 5
Prior to our taco “crawl” I was never one to get overly excited for tacos. However, after tasting these two from Antique Taco, they may become go-to order at the Wicker Park restaurant/antique shop. There was nothing about them I did not love. The tortilla was soft yet sturdy enough to hold the pile of bacon, spinach, avocado and queso fresco that sat atop the perfectly tender pork. Nothing was too spicy and the toppings complemented the meat without weighing down its flavors. That’s it. You can find me there later tonight.
Crispy Fish Tempura Taco - $8 for two Meat – 5 Topping – 4.5 Price – 4 Size – 5 Overall Taste – 4.5 SCORE – 4.6
Starting out at Antique Taco, I had to drop the largest sum of money for the day, $8, because tacos aren’t sold individually like at most similar places. The two-for taco setup also makes it harder to mix and match flavors, if that’s your kind of thing. The disappointment didn’t last long though because these tacos were fantastic. The piece of tilapia was the largest of all of the tacos eaten in this experiment, and the Sriracha tartar sauce was a unique feature that gave the tacos the perfect heat and flavor. The Smoked cabbage was tasty, but could become a little overpowering at times. My only true critique was the lack of lime included on the side, only a very tiny wedge, wasn’t enough to squeeze on top of my two tacos.
Taco de Pollo $4 per taco Meat – 5 Topping – 4 Price – 4 Size – 4 Overall taste – 5 SCORE – 4.4
I may have been the last person in Chicago to sit on the patio at Big Star. I can now check that off my summer to-do list. Sure I may have been on the takeout order side sitting at the picnic tables, but still, same experience in my book. As for the tacos … after the satisfying size of the two from Antique Taco, I was somewhat disappointed with the foil-wrapped chicken taco from Big Star. For $4, I was expecting a little bit more. Sure, the chicken and tortilla were both delicious, and the accompanying salsa containers were an added bonus, but I didn’t leave wanting more
Taco de Pescado - $3 per taco Meat – 5 Topping – 5 Price – 5 Size – 5 Overall taste – 5 SCORE - 5
Big Star is the epitome of the taco phenomenon in Chicago. Maybe the super loud and over-hyped atmosphere isn’t for most, but that’s why the taco window is the best thing in Chicago. While the line can be long, your wait for tacos won’t be nearly as long as your wait for a table (plus it’s the only option for the under-21 crowd at night or when it’s cold and the patio isn’t open). The fish taco has the right combination of everything: crispy tilapia in a batter that’s not overpowering, cabbage that stays in the tortilla, and a spicy mayo that has just the right amount of heat. Mixed with lime squeezed on the top, the mix of flavors is unlike any other fish taco I’ve ever had, and it’s nothing short of food perfection.
Chicken Pastor Taco and Baja Fish taco
Taco Joint, 1969 N. Halsted St.
Bodega, 1964 N. Sheffield Ave.
If we were basing this story off location and convenience, Taco Joint would be a home run. Unfortunately, we are judging strictly on tacos here. After the two earlier successful stops on our taco “crawl,” my taco standards were on the rise. Heads up to those opposed to spiciness because there were few options left for us. Every taco I was interested in was considered spicy by our server, so I settled on the chicken. I was not crazy about the pineapple salsa but I was even less excited about the flavor-less pulled chicken. (Unrelated taco tip: don’t leave without ordering the elotes, grilled corn on the cob covered in mayo, cheese and a chile spice… heaven on a stick.)
I was definitely pulling for this place because, for DePaul students, the location cannot be beat. Taking over the location of longtime Lincoln Park favorite, the Twisted Lizard, Bodega is pretty much the same scene. The chicken taco I had was nothing special, and also, noticeably smaller than all the rest. The onions did not add any extra flavor to the already bland chicken and the tortilla was unnecessarily overstuffed, so much so that it was unable to eat in normal taco fashion. I will give them the benefit of the doubt though, they did just open a few weeks ago and looked to be still under construction. I guess time will tell for these tacos.
Taco al Pastor $3 per taco Meat – 3 Topping – 4 Price – 3 Size – 3 Overall taste – 3 SCORE – 3.2
Estilo Baja Taco - $3 per taco Meat – 4 Topping – 2 Price – 4 Size – 5 Overall taste – 2 SCORE – 3.4
I’ve heard a lot of positive things about Taco Joint; one of our former DePaulia staff members was a waitress at the Lincoln Park eatery. When it came to the fish taco, however, I was disappointed. The amount of cabbage and mayo was seriously lacking, leaving nothing but the taste of bear batter and tortilla in each bite. Used to the bit of heat in the sauce on tacos, it was surprising that there was no heat to any bite. Cabbage was lacking as well, aiding in the overall blandness of the taco. There was, however, a sizable piece of tilapia, which can’t be forgotten.
Chicken Pastor Taco $3 per taco Meat – 3 Topping – 3 Price – 3 Size – 2 Overall taste – 3 SCORE – 2.8
Baja Fish Taco - $3 per taco Meat – 1 Topping – 3 Price – 3 Size – 1 Overall taste – 3 SCORE – 2.2
The brand new neighbor to Taco Joint and many DePaul students left much to be desired when it came to the meal. The tacos came on a board without plates, which may not have been a problem normally but these were so overfilled that a plate was necessary to catch the entire overflow. The tortillas were surprisingly small, too small for the $3 price. There was more coleslaw than fish in the taco, and mixed with the chipotle cream it made for a very heavy bite. The fish, if it could even be called that, was 70 percent batter. Perhaps in due time the tacos will improve with a bit of refinement, but as of right now it’s not worth a trip. All photos by COURTNEY JACQUIN | The DePaulia
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The best of the fests
Street festivals are a Chicago summer staple, keep busy with these picks near DePaul By KELSEY SHAW Contributing Writer School is almost out and summer is finally rolling in. Still trying to figure out what you are going to do with all of your free time? Luckily, we live in Chicago. This incredible city has endless summer activities to offer, including festivals of all types. Although these summer festivals can be found all over the city, there are several that will occur in Lincoln Park, close and convenient for us DePaul students. Chicago Country Fest: This festival will take place June 29 and 30 at the corner of Clark Street and Armitage Avenue. It will feature the best of everything country, including music, line dancing and food from some of the top restaurants in Chicago. You’ll be able to visit local artisan booths or throw a blanket on the grass and just relax. Sausagefest: Wrigleyville will throw the biggest sausage party around June 15 and 16. Come celebrate with some of the best-known butcher shops and restaurants in Chicago at this festival, which will take place at the corner of Sheffield Avenue and
Addison Street. Vendors this year include Chicago’s Dog House, Paulina Market, Westminster Hot Dog and many more. If the sausage does not interest you, come anyway to enjoy music and arts and crafts. Sheffield Garden Walk and Music Festival: Lincoln Park will be opening over 100 residential gardens for everyone to explore at this festival Sunday, July 21. This event will also feature live music from Poi Dog Pondering and guided architectural tours. Begin at the corner of Webster and Sheffield Avenuesto enjoy a sunny day and plenty of flowers. Taste of Lincoln Avenue: The second largest street festival in the area is coming back for its 30th year. This food festival will take place on Lincoln Avenue between Fullerton and Wrightwood July 27 and 28. The event will host more than 250 vendors and 40 music acts on several different stages. This year, the Taste of Lincoln Avenue will also include the juried “Lill Street Craft Fair,” which will feature unique DIY and handmade art. And don’t forget about the Kid’s Fair, which will offer pony rides, a petting zoo, arts and crafts and more. Guinness Oyster Festival: For those of you who are a little more adventurous and who like to embrace the diversity
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Live music during 2012's Sheffield Garden Walk and Festival. this city has to offer, there are countless other festivals in other neighborhoods that are sure to grab your interest. One might be the Guinness Oyster Festival in Roscoe Village Sept. 7. If you like seafood, particularly oysters, then this is the festival for you. Tents filled with fresh seafood from Chicago restaurants line the streets. This event will also offer arts and crafts and live music, including several Irish music acts. Ribfest Chicago: This food festival kicks off June 7 in Lakeview, bringing the
people of Chicago some of the best ribs and music around. The event will include 30 vendors and 20 bands. Additionally, Ribfest will be hosting their rib-eating contest, sending the winner home with $4,000. Visit the 2013 Ribfest website to see the vendor and music lineup for this summer. Congress Theater: This historic theater will host artwork from over 100 artists June 23. The indoor festival will also include live music from several bands, as well as live graffiti artwork.
Summer's most anticipated album releases By ANDREW MORRELL Staff Writer 1. Kanye West: "Yeezus" rumored June 18 - If anyone knows how to keep up appearances, it's Kanye West. He also knows that even when you're the biggest megalomaniac in the music industry, you can't just stop at normal levels of self-aggrandizement. Hence the album's title, a reference to West's perceived level of importance. Based on the limited amount of material already released – songs with titles like "New Slaves" and "Black Skinhead" – it appears Yeezy fashions himself a prophet these days. Some people probably thought Jesus was crazy, too, but then again Jesus didn't project his music video on hundreds of walls around the world nearly simultaneously. Regardless, with rumored or all-but-confirmed album guests like Skrillex, Daft Punk, Chief Keef and Tyler, the Creator, among others, "Yeezus" is sure to be among the biggest hits of the summer. 2. Thundercat: "Apocalypse" - June 4 - If you haven't heard of Thundercat yet, it’s time to jump on the bandwagon before it becomes too cool. As the recording project of session bassist Stephen Bruner, Thundercat combines elements of funk, soul and electonica to create smooth melodies that evolve into
Album art for Kane West's June 18 release "Yeezus."
Album art for Sigur Ros' June 18 release "Kveikur."
cosmic breakdowns, which is to say, it's really cool. Try to catch him live as he tours with producer and label-mate Flying Lotus. On stage, Thundercat is flanked by a keyboardist and the incredible Thomas Pridgen on drums, formerly of The Mars Volta. If you're already a fan of FlyLo or enjoy expanding your musical horizons, Thundercat is where it's at. 3. Sigur Ros: "Kveikur" June 12 - Everyone's favorite Icelandic rock band is back with more violin-bowed electric guitar and plenty of nonsensical lyrics. For those unaware, Sigur Ros
4. Washed Out: "Paracosm" - August 13 - Best known as the creator of the opening song for "Portlandia," Ernest Greene is back with his second LP to round out a summer of big releases. One of the progenitors of the chillwave sound that permeated the blogosphere a couple years ago, Washed Out are at once danceable and serene, perfect for amping up or cooling down. Blast this in your car while driving on a summer night and see if you don't feel at least 50 times cooler. 5. Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros: "Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros" - July
has been a staple of the "bandsyour-cooler-friends-talk-about" circuit since the late ‘90s and has drawn comparisons to Radiohead for their unique sound and experimental tendencies. Lead singer Jonsi is known for his voice – a characteristically warped falsetto – and words that sound like Icelandic but are actually a language he made up that has no meaning. The band also creates unbelievable soundscapes with Jonsi's use of a violin bow on his electric guitar and orchestral instrumentation. They are just as much of a wonder to listen to on the album as they are live.
23 - The Los Angeles folk rockers are back with their third release. Their laidback, yet at times psychedelic, sound is sure to make for some great summer listening. Fans of Mumford and Sons, Fleet Foxes or Alabama Shakes will probably take well to this easy-listening band. Honorable Mention/Release Date TBA: Wu Tang Clan – “A Better Tomorrow”; Pusha T – “My Name is My Name”; Surfer Blood – “Pythons”; City and Color – “The Hurry and the Harm”; and Boards of Canada – “Tomorrow's Harvest.”
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Waffling on the subject
European-style waffles bring the breakfast favorite to all meals
street food, quick but tasty surfaces for any fruity or savory topping desired. “We are an all-day experience, we’re not a breakfast-only restaurant,” said Waffles — no longer selfishly claimed Lamacki. “We’re not a knife and fork by breakfast as its own, these golden- waffle place at all. This food here is kind brown, square-textured delicacies are of a riff off the street food in Belgium moving away from solely being a first that’s been around forever. The fact that meal and becoming a food for all hours of we’re putting sweet and savory ingredients inside our waffles and folding them is a the day. With heavy ties to European nations little new.” The trend has caught on with other like Belgium, France and the Netherlands, waffles found their way to the U.S. in the restaurants in Chicago, too. Bel 50 and 20th century and have been a staple in Waffles are two other destinations for Chicago eaters looking American breakfasts ever to expand their waffling since. horizons. However, American At Bel 50, Joey waffles — typically served Altman, director of as a sweet food leavened culinary development, with baking powder — prepares both sweet are being supplanted at and savory gourmet many operations around waffle sandwiches with the country for European a variety of ingredient inspired lighter, crispier options, all available fare with toppings. It’s for breakfast, lunch and fast food with an overseas dinner. twist. Sandwiches are Many restaurants crafted using artisan around Chicago are style waffle bread, which providing alternatives to DENNIS GEORGES | The DePaulia shift manager Kendrick the Eggo waffles sitting Jackson described as a in your freezer or batterbased creations in waffle irons at a Howard “country-style bread with more texture. It’s Johnson continental breakfast — diners not your average breakfast waffle, it’s less now have a multitude of sweet and savory sugar, 220 calories and 27 grams of carbs.” One of the more popular savory waffle options unlike those found at any other sandwiches, the Buttermilk Fried Chicken/ run-of-the-mill restaurant. One of the newest waffle specialty Honey-Mustard Glaze/Apple Slaw eateries in Chicago is Wâfel, located in sandwich contains a tender free-range the West Loop at 217 N. Clinton St. chicken breast and a light panko breading Opened last month, Wâfel prides itself topped off with a honey-mustard glaze and on being a “fold-and-go” establishment, apple slaw. The sweet waffle sandwiches serving yeast-risen waffles with low sugar are more designed as dessert items, with and baking powder in an easily wrap-able options like a crème brûlée or s’mores. “I’d say our ingredients that make up package. “Our waffles are very much like a our sandwiches set us apart,” said Jackson. great bread,” said Greg Lamacki, owner “We use really wholesome ingredients and of Wâfel. “They get their sweetness from everything is really fresh.” Though the restaurant’s concept of a malt flour and vanilla, they’re not these waffle as sandwich may not be unique caloric, really sticky sweet things.” Marketed as a gourmet waffle sandwich even to the city, the waffle’s individual and coffee bar, very similar in nature to a recipe itself keeps customers coming back. Panera or Starbucks, Wâfel uses Brussels Its versatility that allows for different waffles that act as bread for its sandwiches, combinations doesn’t hurt, either. “The waffle itself, you can do so much which range from their most popular fried chicken sandwich to dessert sandwiches with it,” said Jackson. “I feel like that containing s’mores, lemon creme or boosts it a lot.” So the renaissance waffle is more than mixed berries. Rectangular, light and airy, Brussels waffles have roots as Belgian just a flash-in-the-pan novelty at these
Photo courtesy of WAFEL
By JULIAN ZENG Assistant Sports Editor
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eateries, but more of a growing commodity, with room for even more innovation. “I always thought waffles would make a great sandwich,” said Lamacki. “We have seen that kind of come to fruition in America over the last five or six years ... when you do a real, Brussels-style waffle, it’s just a little bit more unique, a little more gourmet appeal to it and people are willing to spend money on that.” At the Wafel Shop in Ann Arbor, Mich., co-owners Noah Goldsmith and Tia Hoffman are eager to bring their timetested recipes of over 10 years to diners, new to the scene having just opened in Feburary. “We’re having a great time making great food,” said manager Mandie Carr. “It is something that’s a much more European tradition than American. People kind of think of (waffles) as the sweet thing we can have with our protein breakfast — we really think of it much more in the Dutch tradition, which is why we spell it the way we do.” Carr, like the proprietors of the other waffle shops on the rise, sees the waffle’s potential as a “street food” rather than a breakfast food. Recent menu additions like goat cheese mousse and aged cheddar round out the Wafel Shop’s pre-existing toppings like berries or bacon. Chicago, with its triumvirate of new waffle restaurants, and other areas across the country are on their way up with this trend. “Still new-ish,” according to Lamacki, “but I hope it’s something that’s here to stay.” Having worked in the food arena for more than 30 years, Carr has seen plenty of food evolutions in her time. With waffles, Carr attributes their rise in popularity to the fact that, quite simply, “I think it’s a comfort food,” said Carr. “Almost no one I’ve ever heard from has had a bad waffle experience. It’s a food everyone can agree on — they like it. Everybody likes it.”
Photo courtesy of WAFEL SHOP
Photo courtesy of WAFEL
Photo courtesy of WAFEL SHOP
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CLOCKWISE, FROM TOP:Wafel liege with jam, Bel50 mixed fruit sandwich, The Wafel Shop original liege with syrup, Wafel fold and go fried chicken sandwich, The Wafel Shop peanut butter cup liege, Wafel fold and go roasted mushroom sandwich, Bel50 fried chicken sandwich.
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Seven Year Itch: 'Arrested Development' not always worth the wait By LIZ PETERSON Contributing Writer Seven years after its cancellation on Fox, “Arrested Development” forges new ground on Netflix, allowing viewers to instantly stream 15 new episodes from their new season. It became available Monday, May 26, and has already sparked discussion amongst critics and fans. After the great success of series like “House of Cards,” members are begging for more original Netflix content. Netflix is creating content that supports the model – which it created – where TV shows can be watched religiously without commercial breaks. By providing additional material for people who already enjoy their service, they are increasing profits. Even if people don’t like the show, Netflix doesn’t lose much profit as they are currently dominating the market for streaming movies. “Arrested Development” already had a cult following on Netflix, which made their decision to film a new season a very low-risk decision. By tagging their name to the show, they gain publicity and hope for new audience members who want to see the new show. Vince Klain, an advertising student at DePaul, is a fan of the show and watched all three previous seasons on Netflix. At first, he was disappointed with the new season because the characters seemed to lack development and felt like the jokes were pointless and not funny. He liked that there were running jokes brought in from previous seasons, but thought that it was too long of a break to start back up again.
When he heard that they might release another new season, he was unsure if that was a good idea. “If they keep filming, they should just make a movie and then be done – end it on a high note,” said Klain. Perhaps a movie would give the writers a chance to sum everything up and finally end the dysfunctional family’s troubles. Critics agree that the storyline seemed disjointed, because of the frequent flashbacks and retellings of things that already occurred in previous seasons. The season was very disjointed as episodes were clustered based around individual characters. With no central meeting grounds, the characters run around like chickens with heads cut off, weaving through dozens of famous guest stars. Even a replica of Conan O’Brian’s show made it onto “Arrested Development.” Although this was fun at times and there could not be a more hilarious choice than Kristen Wiig and Seth Rogan as Lucille and George Sr., respectively, in the past, the characters drag on throughout the season without much purpose – as if the show had much substance before. It begins to feel like the actors are tricking us, going through the motions of their characters but they no longer have the spark. Even Tobias’ acting as a bad actor starts to get old, and sadly ironic. One character who never fails to deliver is Buster. The awkwardness between he and Lucille escalates as he inhales the smoke that she exhales from her cigarette to release it outside. Although reviews are shaky, perhaps this is because of the binge-watching that
Will Arnet, left, as GOB and Jason Bateman as Michael Bluth in "Arrested Development," now streaming all of season 4 on Netflix. it entails, which is sometimes not the most pleasant way to view a television show. In time, this could become the new cult classic, which clearly worked for the show the first time. The dense and fast-paced dialogue would perhaps be better digested after a few weeks or months, when we aren’t hungover with our initial reaction to the show. The uneasy reaction to the show caused Netflix stock to drop, which caused its CEO to comment that this type of programming is not designed for
instant reviews. It will go through peaks and valleys as more people hop on the “Arrested Development” bandwagon. CEO of Netflix Reed Hastings said in an interview with CNBC that his company is willing and ready to create more original content. That seems to be the direction the company is heading, and the country seems to be pleased. As streaming sites become increasingly popular, our standard form of network television is about to be drastically changed.
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'West Side Story' comes to Chicago with MaryJoanna Grisso By EMMA RUBENSTEIN Staff Writer This month, the acclaimed production of “West Side Story” is coming to Chicago’s Oriental Theatre as part of its national tour. The DePaulia had the unique privilege to talk to actress MaryJoanna Grisso who portrays Maria, the show’s famous heroine. “Maria is a great character to play,” said Grisso. “I’ve been drawn to her since I was a young girl because this is one of the first musicals I ever saw.” Grisso has always admired this heroine’s power and grace. “I think Maria is a really beautiful, strong character and she doesn’t see the segregation between these two groups,” said Grisso. “She is a very hopeful young person. I don’t think she cares if someone is a different color than her or speaks a different language than her. She is an inspirational character and that is really why I like playing her.” West Side Story is beloved by all, but this also presents a special challenge when it comes to staging it. Many audiences are familiar with and fond of the show, which instills a unique sense of pressure. “It’s such an iconic show and such an iconic role and I think that people have an image in their minds of what they’ve seen in the movie or the original production,”
said Grisso. “For me, it’s a huge honor because I like that people know the show. I think that it can be intimidating a little bit, but to me it feels like such an honor to have to uphold this responsibility to play such a beautiful character and to share such an important story that is so relevant no matter what day and age it is. People are always dealing with racial clashes and people are always dealing with segregation. I just think it’s such an important story to share and I’m so grateful that I get to be a part of it.” Grisso was hard-pressed to choose a single favorite aspect of the show when she was asked to. Her journey with the show is a lengthy and exciting one – she loves every part of it. “Honestly, my favorite thing is just doing the show every night,” said Grisso. “I’ve probably done 200 shows and I still grab my heart backstage before I go on. I literally can’t believe that this is my job – I get to play this role. I get to sing this music that is so beautiful. I get to perform with these amazing people who are so talented and come from all walks of life and all kinds of training.” Though the show is an undoubted classic, this tour makes sure to leave its individual mark on the show. It stays faithful to the original production while adding special aspects to define it as unique. “In the production that we’re doing,
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MaryJoanna Grisso as Maria in "West there is a little more Spanish in it,” said Grisso. “It’s a little more spicy in that sense. You still totally get the story while getting more of a flavor of these characters that would actually speak in their native language.” When asked if she had any advice for aspiring young actors and performers, Grisso indicated that persistence is key. “You can feel like you haven’t found the right show for you or you haven’t found the right job or you haven’t found your voice yet or you haven’t found the characters that you’ll play,” said Grisso.
Side Story." “But there is a part for everyone and there is a time for everyone. The more you keep at it, the better the chances are for you to find the perfect situation for you.” Grisso’s openness and enthusiasm radiate in her personality and will surely resonate in this June’s show. Her perseverance is unique and inspiring. “You literally never know what could happen,” said Grisso. “You believe in yourself and you have to keep going and you’ll make it – you truly will.” West Side Story will be at the Oriental Theatre in Chicago from June 11- 16.
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You're here for who? The DePaulia continues its look at the lesser-
By JODIE LYONS Contributing Writer
Little Green Cars: Coming from Dublin, these indie rockers
definitely have something to add to this year’s Lollapalooza lineup. The five-piece group may only have one album behind their name – “Absolute Zero” – but the group gives off a much more experienced feel. The sound definitely contains touches of folk coming from the lead vocals alone as well as the emphasis on backing vocals, reminiscent of Fleet Foxes. However, to stand out from the overwhelming trend that is indie-folk, the group trades banjos for heavier guitars and drums, managing to incorporate stronger rock influences into their sound. The mix of the two genres definitely works and adds an unexpected twist to the album. “My Love Took Me Down to the River
known bands at Pitchfork and Lollapalooza
to Silence Me” is easily the strongest on the album. With Faye O’Rourke taking her turn as lead vocalist, the track stands out strongly from the rest. The track also features a deep guitar riff, catchy chanting and, of course, a chorus containing the backing vocals of every member in the band. And just when you think you know what you’ve gotten with Little Green Cars, they throw you a curveball with “Red and Blue.” The track features dreamlike synths and heavily auto-tuned vocals. Although the track was a huge risk, it was highly successful and adds the perfect, shocking twist to the album. The band definitely has me waiting in anticipation to see what they’ll do next, and is high up on my must-see list at Lollapalooza.
Little Green Cars Lollapalooza Saturday Photo courtesy of GLASSNOTE RECORDS
Guards: With a lo-fi garage rock sound perfect for summer, Guards are sure Guards
Lollapalooza Sunday Photo courtesy of FENWAY RECORDINGS
Jessie Ware: Getting her start in 2009 in South London, Jessie Ware
slowly eased her way into the music scene doing backing vocals for Jack Peñate and collaborating with SBTRKT on his track “Nervous.” Finally landing a record deal with PMR Records, Ware began releasing singles in 2011 and putting out her debut album “Devotion” in August 2012. While Ware is pretty well-known in the U.K., she is slowly making her name known in the
U.S. The R&B pop artist’s sound is quite ethereal, relying primarily on synths, drums and her powerful vocals. Ware keeps her music to the slower side, but manages to keep select tracks like “If You’re Never Gonna Move” upbeat and fun. Ware seems to draw some inspiration from the ’80s via Whitney Houston and Barbara Streisand on tracks like “Still Love Me” and “Sweet Talk” but manages to also include futuristic twists.
to fit in effortlessly at Lollapalooza. Their carefree, thrown-together composition works due to added details like strong guitar riffs and an unexpected organ. Unlike many bands, Guards establishes its signature sound strongly on their first self-titled EP, unlike many bands who tend to experiment with different sounds the first time around.
On their first full-length album “In Guards We Trust,” the band continues on with their grungy ’60s-inspired sound, but definitely steps it up in terms of composition. The album is an easier listen than the EP with less distortion and more attention to detail. Highlights include “Giving Out,” “Ready to Go” and “Not Supposed to Know.” If you’re looking for a great tribute to ’60s rock, Guards has it.
Jessie Ware Lollapalooza Friday Photo courtesy of PARADIGM TALENT AGENCY
Summer required reading list
By MAGGIE DZIUBEK Staff Writer
DePaul students do plenty of reading, but between assigned chapters, research assignments and articles from D2L, reading for pleasure can be rare. With the end of spring quarter in sight, English majors and business students alike can set aside textbooks in favor of their own personal favorites. Kenji Negi, a DePaul senior international studies student, suggests “Kafka on the Shore.” Released in English in 2005, this work from Japanese author Haruki Murakami weaves together two fantastical narratives. One is of a young Kafka’s quest to find his mother and sister, the other of an old man with an uncanny ability to find lost cats. “This riddle-packed story bordering on surrealism and realism will leave you wanting for more of Murakami's novels,”
said Negi. Anna Mueller, a junior marketing student, recommends a piece of creative non-fiction help to pass the summer. “One of my all time favorites is 'The Glass Castle' by Jeannette Walls,” said Mueller. “It's a beautifully written memoir and a very quick read ... While her story is often very sad, she writes about it as if it were a big adventure and that's what makes it such a good read.” “The Glass Castle” tells the story of the author’s unconventional upbringing and the eccentric parents that loom large in her life. The follow-up to “The Glass Castle” – titled “Half Broke Horses” – was published in 2009, and tells her grandmother’s life story. “Catch-22” by Joseph Heller is DePaul sophomore writing, rhetoric and discourse student Patrick Humphal’s pick for this summer.
“It is one of my favorite books of all time. It is a hilarious satire and provides a really intriguing insight into war. No matter how many times I read it, it never fails to have me laughing hysterically while also engaging me in some deeper thinking! That's the best of both worlds I'd say,” said Humphal. The Modern Library agrees, with “Catch-22” coming in at No. 7 on their list of “100 Best Novels” in the English language. DePaul freshman Lauren Garza has a strategy for summer reading. “When I choose a book to read during the summer, I try to pick something from a different genre that I haven't quite touched on before,” said Garza. She found her pick for the summer after seeing a quote on Facebook that caught her eye. She did a quick search and found the quote was from a book of essays on Christianity called “Your Life in Christ” by George
McDonald. “I was hooked instantly and did not hesitate to find it on Amazon and get it shipped to my house,” said Garza. Looking for something new? DePaul librarian Scott Walter is looking forward to the release of Neil Gaiman’s “The Ocean at the End of the Lane” June 18. “I always make time for Gaiman, whose work I have followed since his days writing “The Sandman” for DC Comics,” said Walter. “Gaiman has written excellent books for young adults in recent years, including the award-winning “The Graveyard Book,” but this is his first novel aimed at adults in almost a decade.” “The Ocean at the End of the Lane” explores memory and tragedy in a small English town. Although meant for adults, the novel is narrated by a seven-yearold boy. Gaiman has called it his most personal novel yet. “Gaiman is also a well-
known advocate for libraries and librarians, and so is a favorite in the profession,” said Walter. “We’ll look forward to seeing DePaul readers in the library looking for his work this summer.”
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Diet detox: finals week energy boost By MARIA ELIAS Contributing Writer
Fast food. Candy. Chips. Soda. Energy drinks. 711 snacks. Endless pots of coffee. Sound like finals week? There is nothing that makes us feel more tired and fatigued than scarfing down the cheeseburger, large fries and chocolate shake that we all crave at two o’clock in the morning. We tell ourselves that it is simply human nature to indulge in these fatty, highcalorie, cellulite-causing foods that make us feel better for the next five minutes. However, all they really do is make our body feel more fatigued, our minds more stressed and our eyes harder to keep open. With summer just around the corner and finals approaching, now is the perfect time to sit down and figure out what to eat, and what not to eat, in order to reduce stress and improve your energy when finding yourself anxious and tired. “I was once in your shoes, and I have a daughter in college now making the same eating mistakes I made,” said dietitian Delise Bilharz-Campbell. “The fact is, though, there is nothing worse that you can do when feeling tired
and stressed than eating greasy, fatty foods.” Bilharz-Campbell explained that even coffee should not be an option. Rather, while stressed and tired, we should be going for tea—green tea and black tea in particular. As green tea contains the theanine amino acid, green tea drinkers are more likely to reduce stress and get better sleep. Likewise, black tea quickly helps people de-stress. “I am a big green tea drinker,” said DePaul student Camille Padilla. “It has just enough caffeine to help keep you awake while up late during finals, but still gives you the calming feel of drinking tea to help you not feel so anxious.” There is also great news for chocolate lovers. You don’t have to put down the Hershey’s chocolate bar. Just make sure it is dark chocolate, grab a glass of milk and you’re set. According to WebMD, both dark chocolate and the calcium in a glass of milk helps with mood swings and with reducing stress and anxiety. Although it can be difficult to take time out of the hectic day when you have multiple tests and seemingly endless papers hanging over your head to have a nice dinner, there is one food that can be delivered directly to
the school library that is great for your mind—sushi. It has been scientifically proven that salmon, tuna and other fatty fish that contains omega-3s reduce stress and ease anxiety by at least 20 percent. “You should always try to have salmon or tuna on hand, even if it is canned,” said Chicago’s SportWise nutrition and consulting dietitian, Andrea Rudser-Rusin. “The health benefits of fish are endless; especially when it comes to reducing stress.” Waking up to a bowl of oatmeal is also a great way to start the day by enhancing your mood and feeding your mind. It is also important to choose steel cut oatmeal over other options that are very high in sugar. Starting the day with a warm bowl of oatmeal not only help keep you relaxed throughout the day, but it also is a healthy way to keep your feeling full longer. “I used to wake up every morning to a bowl of instant Quaker oatmeal and it certainly did not make me feel energized,” said Alyssa Barford, a DePaul student. “But when I started eating the steel cut kind, it really helped me have more energy and I just felt better overall throughout the morning and early afternoon.”
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Bilharz-Campbell also explained that although sometimes salads can be very boring and are most likely not what we are craving when tired and stressed out during finals week, it is most of the time just what the mind and the body needs. “Eating a citrus salad while feeling tired and lazy will make you feel as energized and relaxed as if you were sitting in the sun on the beach,” said Bilharz-Campbell. The vitamin C found in citrus fruits has been
proven to help people bounce back while stressed. Further, the magnesium in leafy greens not only helps your mind relax, but, more so, help your muscles and nerves relax. As finals approach make sure you head to the market and stock up on these stress relievers and energy suppliers to help you ace (or at least get through) your tests and papers. Save the burger and fries for your celebratory dinner when it’s all over.
Another Year of TBS ‘Just For Laughs’ Festival Approaches By JASON RHEE Contributing Writer
As the director of the dietetic internship program in the Master of Science degree in Nutrition and Wellness, Julie Moreschi believes it’s essential to stay abreast of new developments in the field. She believes in supporting and advising students as they embark upon their professions. One piece of advice? Strive for a well-balanced life…and diet.
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The annual Just For Laughs (JFL) festival in Chicago June 11-16 unveils yet another great lineup, featuring today’s best stand-up comics and improvisers, along with local talent from the city. The biggest names of the festival are top comedians like former “Mr. Show” writer Paul F. Tompkins, Seth Meyers of “Saturday Night Live,” Chicago’s own Hannibal Buress, legend Bob Newhart, Maria Bamford, Al Madrigal, Scott Adsit, Cecily Strong and more. JFL deserves much praise for its continued use of performers from the city’s large comedy scene. The number of local comedians seems to have grown this year, which includes comics like Mike Stanley, Adam Burke, Junior Stopka, Megan Gailey, Ever Mainard, Lil Rel, Sean Flannery, Calvin Evans, Clark Jones and Marty DeRosa. Some of Chicago’s best improvisers, like Susan Messing, TJ and Dave, and Chris Redd, are performing in the festival as well. What is interesting enough is the festival’s decision to choose venue Stage 773 as its primary location for most of the shows. Last year, many of the performances were located all throughout Chicago. Although the city’s most popular comedy venues are not directly involved, Stage 773’s four in-house theaters will allow audiences to jump easily from one show to the next. If your budget is bit tight, some
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Seth Meyers, performing at The Chicago Theatre June 14. cheap but sure-to-be excellent shows are “Double Threat: Junior Stopka and Mike Lebovitz,” “The DailyMotion Comedy Showcase,” “Messing with a Friend,” “Chicago’s Best Solo Acts,” “The Super Serious Show” and comedian Chelsea Peretti. For more information on the full schedule, visit www.justforlaughschicago. com.
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Find this and all of our DeJamz playlists on depauliaonline.com and on our spotify account By DEPAULIA STAFF Well, we made it through another school year and succesful year of The DePaulia. DeJamz was started thanks to a few special people this year, and I hope to see it continue next year after my tenure as Arts & Life editor is through. I'll still be around next year, but most of our staff is graduating next weekend. To say they'll be missed is the grandest of understatements. So here's to Elizabeth, Zoe, Dylan, Lynsey, Kasia and Julian. We'll miss you, but we'll keep playing this DeJamz playlist always and forever to remember you. Here are their picks: 1. Elizabeth Schuetz, Editor-inchief - "Ignition" by R. Kelly I will always remember the long Fridays in the office with former staff members, Blair Moran and Cheryl Waity. I would be nervously waiting for stories to come in to fill and
layout the News section with, and then this song would come on. Listening to everyone (mainly Blair and I) "sing" it word for word, always made me laugh and sink comfortably into my chair, somehow newly confident that my section would come together. 2. Zoe Barker, Online Editor - "Quick and to the Pointless" by Queens of the Stone Age After the hype wore off for 2007's "Songs for the Deaf" I kind of forgot about Queens of the Stone Age other than turning up "No One Knows" when it came on the radio. Then my niece Svea was born and my brother and his wife figured out that the only thing that calmed her down in the car was the album "Rated R" and particularly this song. I could never get it out of my head, all one minute and 45 seconds of it, so I'd play it in the newsroom when I had control of the music -- which only happened at the beginning of the year because no one else knew that they could.
3. Dylan McHugh, News Editor - "Diane Young" by Vampire Weekend Am I piggybacking on the first single from the most anticipated indie release since Jesus walked out of the cave? Sure. But Diane Young is the most infectiously catchy and dynamic song that the Vampires have put out in years. Ezra Koenig's digitally-enhanced voice grooves in a way that would make Daft Punk jealous, and though his musings on life and death don't hold any answers (aside from the brilliant Diane Young/dying young wordplay), that's kind of the point. Koenig wisely saves his best rhyming couplet for last, and in doing so explains the plight of the modern hipster's philosophy: "Live my life in self-defense/You know I love the past, 'cuz I hate suspense." 4. Lynsey Hart, Nation and World Editor - "Missed the Boat" by Modest Mouse The first time I heard this
now 6-year-old song was only a few weeks ago, when a few of my closest friends and I were driving down LSD. The melody is so blissful, but listening to the lyrics during my final weeks as an undergraduate, the song struck a deeper cord. While our parents were busy basking us in congratulations and praise, my friends and I were quickly realizing we had no idea what we were doing and second guessing if we had really accomplished much of anything. As a whole, the song, at least in my interpretation, provides that perfect college graduation song. 5. Kasia Fejklowicz, Opinions Editor - "22" by Taylor Swift I love singing along to all of T. Swift's songs, but this one in particular speaks to me because I'm 22. Not only that, but it reminds me of summer and what I will be doing in just a few weeks. I can't wait to go out and hear this song in my favorite bars and clubs around the city, especially
in the Wicker Park area. 6. Julian Zeng, Sports Editor "100$ Bill" by Jay-Z Like any connoisseur of great American literary classics, I went into the film adaptation of “The Great Gatsby” leery of its capability to live up to Fitzgerald’s novel. After an hour of seizureinducing Baz Luhrmann quickcut edits, I was ready to mail this thing in. Then Gatsby introduces Nick Carraway to a hidden-away barbershop speakeasy and JayZ’s “100$ Bill” sneaks up and pounces. It’s smooth but thumps, flows but bites. Paying homage to the glitzy Roaring Twenties while still preserving the excess of the rapper lifestyle of the present, “100$ Bill” covers it all. It’s been stuck in my head for a while and I don’t see that changing. Though as good as the song is, it still couldn't save "Gatsby" from being irredeemably mediocre.
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26. Bar order 28. Ill humor 29. Picnic hamperer 30. Wistful word 32. Captain's chronicle 34. India's first P.M. 37. It's often burning 39. Comes across as 40. Adjust the alarm 42. A fisherman may bring one home 43. Lotion additive 44. Toll 46. Timeline divisions 48. Went underground? 49. Baseball throw 50. ___ kwan do 51. Seek damages, say
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Navigating to open waters DePaul sailing sets course for future
By NICOLE COLEMAN Contributing Writer
Mallory Ewart admits that before joining the DePaul Sailing Club, she had “never even walked on a sailboat.” Five academic quarters later, however, the sophomore meticulously engages in routine set-ups prior to performing her favorite boatleveling technique. “It’s so much fun looking upside down at the Chicago skyline when you’re hiking,” said Ewart. “We hike on extremely windy days by holding on to the ropes and putting our feet underneath the straps inside the boat. We have to scoot to the edge and then lean back to level it.” Officially launched in the fall of 2012, Sawyer Hopps and Sean Palizza recruited friends to help them meet membership guidelines for DePaul student organizations. “We tried to convince our
friends to join because we needed at least eight people to become a DePaul club,” said Hopps. “After we set up a booth at the Student Involvement Fair, we were able to get a few freshmen and sophomores to join, like Mallory Ewart and Amelia Lentz, who is captain of the women’s ultimate Frisbee team.” Lentz signed up for the club even though she was already involved in the ultimate Frisbee club. Having grown up in Maryland, where eleven sailing schools are accredited by the American Sailing Association (ASA), she said that it just seemed like the “Maryland” thing to do. Ewart and Lentz will work together as commodore and treasurer of the sailing club next year. Ewart will focus on funding opportunities and recruiting, while Lentz manages the club’s budget. Together, the two will maintain their relationship with Chicago’s Columbia Yacht Club.
“Shortly after we had enough members to be a club, we formed a partnership with the Columbia Yacht Club, which is across from Millennium Park,” said Hopps. “[The club’s headquarters] is a 100-foot red, blue, and white boat that used to be a ferry in Nova Scotia, Canada. It was brought down through the St. Lawrence River and now it’s a permanent harbor on the lake. We pay them dues every season and they let us use their boats and equipment.” Through the Columbia Yacht Club, DePaul sailing club members have received coaching techniques, certification training, and job offers. Ewart is currently in training to become a certified sailing instructor for a group of preschoolers this summer. Students interested in joining the sailing club can visit the club’s OrgSyc website and Facebook Page. Ewart emphasizes that prior experience is not necessary to join, and that the $150 quarterly
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Mallory Ewart (wearing red life vest) has become a prominent member of the DePaul sailing club and will focus on recruiting new students next year. fee is well worth the price. “We want to teach people how to sail…just for the fun of it,” said Ewart. “Next year, we plan to bring a boat to the quad for the Student Involvement Fair to get more people interested in sailing and to let them see the
boats we actually use. If you have no experience in sailing, don’t worry. We will teach you. We have awesome mentors at the Columbia Yacht Club who have spent most of their lives sailing. Trust me, once you know the basics, you can sail.”
Sky is the limit for former Demon Quigley By DAVID WEBBER Sports Editor
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Allie Quigley graduated from DePaul in 2008 as one of four Blue Demons to score 2,000 points.
Nearly two weeks after DePaul announced a plan to bring Blue Demon basketball back into the city, another Chicago original is headed home. Former DePaul All-American Allie Quigley was signed by the Chicago Sky and played in the team's season-opening 102-80 victory against the Phoenix Mercury on May 27. Quigley graduated from DePaul in 2008 as one of the most prolific players in school history. She finished her four-year career ranked in the top five in nine major categories: three-pointers (2nd-248), three-
point attempts (2nd-642), games played (tied for 2nd-129), assists (3rd-427), field goal attempts (3rd-1,771), scoring (3rd2,078), field goals (3rd-756), free throw percentage (tied for 3rd-.832) and threepoint percentage (5th-.386). Quigley has appeared in 35 WNBA games with Phoenix, Indiana, San Antonio, Seattle, and now Chicago. Prior to signing with the Sky, Quigley enjoyed a strong showing overseas. She averaged 14.7 points on 45 percent shooting for Good Angels Kosice in the Slovak Republic and helped her team finish fourth in EuroLeague Women last year. Quigley has also suited up for the Hungarian National Team for the European
Championship. In her WNBA career, Quigley has posted averages of 5.5 minutes and 1.9 points per game. In her first action for the Sky against Indiana, she scored two points and dished out an assist in three minutes. On May 31 against Connecticut, she saw seven minutes of playing time and netted two points on 1-3 shooting. One of Quigley's crowning achievements as a Blue Demon was leading DePaul to its first-ever Sweet 16 in 2006. That tournament appearance was one of four that Quigley took part in, one in each of her seasons as a player. The Sky next take the floor in San Antonio June 7.
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COMMENTARY
In a Galaxy of his own Robbie Rogers takes the next step for gay athletes in America By DAVID WEBBER Sports Editor Jason Collins was the first to tell us. Britney Griner followed in his footsteps. Then Robbie Rogers stepped onto the pitch and did something truly incredible. In what has been a token year for sports and homosexuality, the 26-year old Rogers took the penultimate step toward universal acceptance by appearing in a Major League Soccer match for the Los Angeles Galaxy May 26. Rogers is the first active openly gay male athlete in the five major American sports and will be looked at as a trailblazer for years to come. It was undoubtedly a struggle for Rogers to suit up—as it likely is for many athletes dealing with similar issues. In fact, he had initially stepped away from soccer in February after coming out; that he came back after deciding to leave makes the entire situation even more inspiring. Perhaps a return to the pitch was all Rogers needed to feel a return to normalcy. If that's the case, it must have worked: the fans gave him a hearty cheer and he played 13 drama-free minutes in the Galaxy's 4-0 victory. In the end, all Rogers did was play a soccer game. For a short period of time, he was on the same playing field, both literally and figuratively, as
his peers. The most impressive part about this ground-breaking moment—and the aspect that should give all gay athletes confidence in their fight for equality—is how it didn't feel ground-breaking at all. It felt so normal, it seemed as though nothing unique was happening at all. People appear to be more accepting of homosexuality in sports, and it's not because of the sudden spate of announcements by athletes. It's because, quite simply, America is reaching the point where it will soon be safe for people in the LGBTQA community to live their lives without fear of excessive and unecessary discrimination. Rogers is now a leader in that community. There are few niches with as much of a following as sports, and the fact that homosexuality is coming to the forefront of that platform means that more people will be able to follow it and take initiative. Rogers now has the floor and will be looked at for inspiration and guidance. There is a good chance that Rogers will not be the first openly gay athlete to play in 2013. The NHL and NFL are each on the cusp of a similar revolution, and Collins will likely sign a contract with a new team once the new NBA season gets under way. But Rogers is the original, the first of what will hopefully become many. This event was met with as much fanfare as a typical postgame press con-
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Robbie Rogers is joining the Los Angeles Galaxy of Major League Soccer in another step by gay athletes. ference, which means that more athletes will realize that maybe coming out isn't as momentous a decision as previously thought. Rogers, Griner, and Collins have set the stage, they have started the process of finally gaining universal acceptance. They've done the hardest part: introduc-
ing people to what is really going on behind the scenes in professional sports. It's inspiring, it's historic, and it has ensured that someday we will watch our sports without a second thought about whether or not the athlete with the ball is straight or gay.
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A division worth discussing
Schism between the NCAA and club sports remains a complicated issue By JAKE PAYNE Staff Writer So much of college sports revolve around the NCAA and its guidelines; it is one of the biggest and most powerful organizations in sports. While the view on its role in athletics is polarizing, nobody can mistake that it is a very influential entity. However, not every sports team has the luxury of being in the financial umbrella of the NCAA. The paths of these clubs who play under other leagues have both a freedom in how they organize themselves, but also different ways they see competition and finances. While the amount of luxury that a program can obtain depends on the division they play in. Being in either Division I, II or III has a variation not in sport rules, but in rules dealing with finances, insurance and regulations regarding athletes. Club sports are significantly less regulated, but still face the challenge of many things associated with not being a NCAA member. Club hockey president Matthew Porter said that they follow NCAA enforced rules and regulations but said that the big difference between being sanctioned by the NCAA instead of the American Collegiate Hockey Association would be the competition and scholarships. “We would need to be able to compete in the NCAA. The NCAA has some of the top players in the country,” Porter said. “We have had some kids that played in the NCAA but these players came to play club hockey because in the ACHA you are eligible for five years of club hockey rather than the normal four years in NCAA.” Even though these club teams have freedom in organizing their team, choosing their competition and finding funding, not everyone is satisfied with being independent. In fact, DePaul Men’s Club Lacrosse president Jack Glasbrenner is quite frustrated that his
team isn’t in a NCAA division, stating that “they choose not to have a team” and that the school is missing out on money. “The university has to decide to bring on a D1 team,” said Glasbrenner. “If they don’t consider taking on a team in the next two years, they will be missing out on resurrecting their athletics program as well as the hotbed of Chicago lacrosse. It is
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embarrassing that the face of Chicago lacrosse is Northwestern women’s team and Notre Dames men’s team.” While it is tantalizing for any sport to want to jump to Division I, the initiation process is long, arduous, and
uncertain. When a school wants to make the move, the main thing their application depends on is how much money the school is willing to allocate toward the program. As the school is considering this, the program needs to decide the level of competition they want to face. Each division has its own set of regulations, such as Division III schools not being allowed to give out athletic scholarships and Division I schools having to have a minimum amount of practices. After all of this is decided upon the program must go through a one year exploratory period where they attend orientations on the rules and regulations of the division. After that year, they must go through a four-year period of reclassifying/provisions where their facilities and organizational structure are inspected and they continue to learn about the division’s rules. They also must pay a $20,000 membership fee, which is the price for Division III and could only be much higher for a program wanting to go to Division I. This whole process is too much to worry about for a team like the DePaul club football team, who are looking toward their first season this fall, because the pressures and logistics of the NCAA would make it hard for their team to get off the ground. Executive Board member Devin Miller believes that being in the National Club Football Association first will be better to build the club into a NCAA program. “It is easier to build a team in a shorter period of time,” said Miller. “The initial start-up costs to join the NCFA are minimal compared to the NCAA costs. The NCFA honestly makes playing the game more enjoyable for the people who truly want to play without the pressures of the NCAA.” So in the end, a club sport has a choice; they refuse to go through the long process of joining the NCAA so they can have more organizational freedom but at the loss of scholarships, expansive insurance and high competition. Or they can apply along with DePaul University at the price of spending huge amounts of money in membership dues, facility upgrading to NCAA standards and putting the organization under lots of restrictions.
"KING" continued from back page against the Blackhawks on the biggest stage possible is sensational. It's the "script that even Hollywood couldn't write," and you can be sure that Sutter is itching to deny his former team a chance to win another Stanley Cup. If Sutter manages to take down the Hawks, it's possible his popularity in Chicago will take something of a hit. But make no mistake: the man is a class act and will always be part of the Blackhawks organization. Nothing he does will ever turn him into a villain in the eyes of fans. In a press conference before the series began, Sutter recalled his time in Chicago in typical Sutter fashion: short and sweet. "Young guy. Old guy," he said when describing his years in the Windy City. "Single guy. Married guy. With children." It is this demeanor that has made Sutter such a popular personality. He didn't stop there: when describing the city itself, he said, "Lots of sports. Two baseball teams. Football team. Got great basketball team. Really good hockey teams." Sutter is going up against a really good hockey team in the Blackhawks, who have been favored to win the Stanley Cup since setting a record
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Sutter with Blackhawks Games: 406 Goals: 161 Assists: 118 Points: 279
C O A C H
Games: 216 Wins: 110 Losses: 80 Ties: 26
by posting at least one point in 24 consecutive games. Sutter's coaching style is skewed toward size and physicality, a stark contrast to the speedy and athletic Hawks. It had made for an entertaining and evenly matched series, which is what most experts predicted before the two teams met for the first faceoff. Of course, Sutter doesn't seem to be intimidated by the finesse style the Blackhawks employ. In fact, he doesn't seem to think it's much of an issue at all. In a moment befitting his personality, Sutter delivered this zinger while being asked about the size versus speed aspect of the series: "I think their size, if you look at it, the lineup they had last game, our lineup we had last game, is identical. So the size is the same, so I guess we have a problem with their speed." While Sutter is certainly logical about how to gameplan, there's nothing simple about facing the Blackhawks. It's been a rough-and-tumble series thus far, and Sutter's squad will have to dig deep in order to make another Stanley Cup run. The former Blackhawk is ready, and Chicago had better watch out.
Sutter with Kings Games: 92 Wins: 52 Losses: 40 OT Losses: 16
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The Los Angeles Kings' head coach, Darryl Sutter, watches the action against the Anaheim Ducks at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, on Thursday, December 22, 2011. Sutter is looking to lead the Kings to a second consecutive title.
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Hrynko's ultimate highlight
Sophomore competes against the best at World University Games Trials By MATT PARAS Staff Writer When sophomore guard Brittany Hrynko was called into Coach Doug Bruno’s office in late April, she thought she was in trouble. Hrynko had just finished practice with her teammates and was immediately told to go to Bruno’s office. Instead of Hrynko’s fears, all Bruno had for her was a packet for her to open –it was a packet that 30 other top college basketball players received as well. She was invited to compete for a roster spot on the USA basketball team that will compete at the World University Games in July. The team trials were held in Colorado Springs, Colo. May 16-18. “I was shocked,” said Hrynko. “This past summer my uncle came [to Chicago] with his AAU team and I was just talking to him about ‘What if I get invited to try out for the USA team?’ Just receiving the invitation, I was surprised. My uncle was one of the first people I called to let him know I did get invited. “I thought it was just a dream come
true.” While Hrynko did not make the team of 12, she said that it was a great learning experience for her. Over the course of three days, Hrynko competed in drills and played five-on-five basketball. Hrynko is used to playing in the competitive Big East, but just how different was playing for USA Basketball? “Because there were only 31 of the top players, I thought it was a better atmosphere,” said Hrynko. “Because it was in the mountains, I had to adjust my breathing. I had to come out of myself and be more of a vocal leader.” Hrynko said she was trying to show the committee what she could do. Her scoring ability drew interest from recruiters, but she relied on her coach’s advice to prepare for the trials. Coach Bruno has experience being an assistant on USA basketball, including winning a gold medal at the London 2012 Olympics. According to Hrynko, Bruno told her to focus on the little things instead of looking to try and rack up points. Bruno stressed the extra pass and having good
court vision. To prepare, Hrynko spent extra time in the gym, focusing on her shooting and running skill practices with her teammates at DePaul. She also credited men’s basketball player Brandon Young for practicing with her. “While we were playing five-onfive, I thought I made the extra pass,” said Hrynko. “I tried to limit my turnovers. Although I wasn’t hitting my shots, I was taking good ones.” Now with the experience over, Hrynko said that she will take the program’s requirement of being a more vocal leader on and off the court. “I just need to work harder for this (upcoming) season,” said Hrynko. “For Doug (Bruno), I have to talk more. I just have to work at game speed even when it’s not a game. I just need to practice against my teammates so I can push them so they can push me…The biggest thing I learned from (the trials) is everybody is a leader. Regardless of your year, you can be a leader on the court. I can get better.”
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After averaging 14.7 points per game as a sophomore, Brittany Hrynko was one of 31 players invited to try out for the World University Games.
Return of a King
Sutter comes back to Chicago with Stanley Cup at stake By DAVID WEBBER Sports Editor After a rousing seven-game set with the Detroit Red Wings, the Chicago Blackhawks find themselves entangled in a struggle with last year's champions, the Los Angeles Kings. While the players duke it out on the ice, the man beind the bench for Los Angeles will be looking across the way at the team that gave him his first shot in the NHL. Success is nothing new to Darryl Sutter. He has won as a player and a coach, leaving a mark everywhere he goes. Now, the decorated leader of the Kings is in Chicago for the Western Conference Finals, back in the city where it all began. Before making a name as one of the hottest coaching talents in the league last year, Sutter made a living as a hardworking, scrappy left winger for the Blackhawks. From 1979 to 1987 he took to the ice wearing red and black, putting up 161 goals and 279 points in 406 games. He never brought a Stanley Cup to the Windy City, but he is on the short list of athletes who have spent their entire career with a single franchise. It's understandable that there might be some bad blood between Sutter and Photo Courtesy of AP Blackhawks fans. While he is a muchThe Chicago Blackhawks celebrate after Brent Seabrook scored in overtime in loved member of the Chicago sports Game 7 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Western Conference semifinals against community, he is still the head coach of the Detroit Red Wings, Wednesday, May 29, 2013, in Chicago.
the defending champion Kings, the enemy in what has already become a hard-hitting and very physical series. That being said, Sutter has a special place in the hearts of many fans. In 1995, he made a difficult decision to leave his post as coach of the Blackhawks (which he had occupied since 1992) in order to focus more on his family. It wasn't a typical resignation; Sutter had gone 110-80-26 at the helm of the Hawks and was coming off of a lockout-shortened season when Chicago made a run to the Western Conference Finals. With a busy schedule and a son with Down Syndrome, he retired and is still remembered for his devotion to his family. Now 54, Sutter (pronounced Soo-ter) is looking to join a small fraternity of coaches who have won a Stanley Cup in back-to-back seasons. In 2012, the Kings made one of the most improbable championship runs in history, entering the playoffs as an eighth seed and beating the first, second, and third seeds in the West before disposing of the New Jersey Devils to win the Cup. This year Los Angeles is an established squad with savvy veterans and exciting young talent, a team that can no longer sneak up on its opponents. That's arguably what makes this year's coaching job by Sutter even more impressive than last year's. The fact that Sutter is now coaching
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