Miserable city, happy students?
CTA opposes NRA plan for guns G^pl% iZ`^ , on transit
Ngd& 1/$ Akkm] )/
G^pl% iZ`^ ,
t EYj[` ,$ *()+
Pope-Davis named provost
YAF chairman punished for releasing names “Overwhelming majority” appoints Notre Dame grad school administrator By MICHAEL CORIO & DYLAN McHUGH Managing Editor & News Editor
.ULVWRSKHU 'HO &DPSR FKDLUPDQ RI WKH FRQVHUYDWLYH <RXQJ $PHULFDQV IRU )UHHGRP <$) RUJDQL]DWLRQ DW 'H3DXO ZDV SODFHG RQ MXGLFLDO SUREDWLRQ DIWHU WKH RQOLQH SXEOLFDWLRQ RI VWXGHQWV¶ QDPHV LQYROYHG LQ YDQGDOL]LQJ DQ DQWL DERUWLRQ ULJKWV GLVSOD\ ,Q D )HE HPDLO SRVWHG RQ WKH )RXQGDWLRQ IRU ,QGLYLGXDO 5LJKWV LQ (GXFDWLRQ¶V ZHEVLWH 'HDQ RI 6WXGHQWV $UW 0XQLQ QRWLILHG 'HO &DPSR WKDW KH KDG EHHQ SODFHG RQ MXGLFLDO SUREDWLRQ XQWLO 6XPPHU 4XDUWHU IRU ³'LVRUGHUO\ 9LROHQW ,QWLPLGDWLQJ RU 'DQJHURXV
By ZOE BARKER & ELIZABETH SCHUETZ Online Editor & Editor-in-Chief 'H3DXO 8QLYHUVLW\ 3UHVLGHQW 5HY 'HQQLV + +ROWVFKQHLGHU & 0 DQQRXQFHG YLD HPDLO :HGQHVGD\ )HE WKDW WKH XQLYHUVLW\ VHOHFWHG 'RQDOG 3RSH 'DYLV DV 'H3DXO¶V QHZ SURYRVW ³,¶YH EHHQ MRNLQJ DOO GD\ WKDW µ'H3DXO KDV D QHZ 3RSH ¶´ +ROWVFKQHLGHU VDLG ³0RUH VHULRXVO\ WKRXJK WKLV KDV EHHQ D UHPDUNDEO\ HDV\ HQGLQJ WR D YHU\ ORQJ SURFHVV 7KH VHDUFK FRPPLWWHH WKH GHDQV DQG WKH %RDUG RI 7UXVWHHV ZHUH DOO XQDQLPRXV LQ WKHLU UHFRPPHQGDWLRQ , UHDG
SDJHV RI FRPPHQWV VHQW RQOLQH E\ VWXGHQWV IDFXOW\ DQG VWDII DQG WKH\ WKRXJKW KLJKO\ RI KLP DV ZHOO ´ +ROWVFKQHLGHU VDLG WKDW WKHUH ZDV DQ ³RYHUZKHOPLQJ PDMRULW\´ WKDW IHOW 3RSH 'DYLV ZDV ULJKW IRU WKLV SRVLWLRQ DW 'H3DXO ³'H3DXO PDNHV D VLJQLILFDQW DQG ODVWLQJ LPSDFW LQ WKH ZRUOG ´ VDLG 3RSH 'DYLV LQ D VWDWHPHQW ³, DP WKULOOHG DQG SULYLOHJHG WR MRLQ LWV YLEUDQW DQG GLYHUVH FRPPXQLW\ RI VFKRODUV VWXGHQWV DQG VWDII WRZDUG WKH UHDOL]DWLRQ RI LWV JUHDW PLVVLRQ ´ 3RSH 'DYLV ZDV D SURIHVVRU RI SV\FKRORJ\ DQG WKH YLFH SUHVLGHQW DQG DVVRFLDWH SURYRVW IRU VL[ \HDUV DW WKH 8QLYHUVLW\ RI 1RWUH 'DPH $V UHSRUWHG LQ D
H`glg [gmjl]kq g^ <=H9MD F=OKJGGE
SUHYLRXV VWRU\ LQ 7KH 'H3DXOLD 3RSH 'DYLV VHUYHG DV FKDLU RI WKH )DFXOW\ %RDUG RQ $WKOHWLFV DQG DV DVVLVWDQW YLFH SUHVLGHQW RI WKH JUDGXDWH VFKRRO +H DOVR VHUYHG LQ WKH 1RWUH 'DPH *UDGXDWH 6FKRRO IRU ILYH \HDUV DQG GLUHFWHG WKH XQLYHUVLW\ 75,2 SURJUDP ²
k
+LGH \RXU PRQH\ KLGH \RXU SKRQHV 5REEHULHV RQ WKH ULVH RQ WKH &7$ Hibgbhgl% iZ`^ *+
School security measures reach new level
Jgf JgZafkgf$ Q9> hj]ka\]fl
6HH HJG:9LAGF$ SDJH
6HH HJGNGKL$ SDJH
Spike in crime on CTA
'H3DXO 8QLYHUVLW\ EXOOLHG .ULVWRSKHU 'HO &DPSR IRU GDULQJ WR H[SRVH WKH YDQGDOV 6XEVHTXHQWO\ WKH\ SXW KLP WKURXJK D 6RYLHW VW\OH VKRZ WULDO
%HKDYLRU WR 6HOI RU 2WKHUV´ DV ZHOO DV IDLOLQJ WR FRPSO\ ZLWK 'H3DXO¶V MXGLFLDO SURFHVV FRPSOLDQFH ERWK FLWHG DV YLRODWLRQV RI 'H3DXO¶V &RGH RI 6WXGHQW 5HVSRQVLELOLW\ ³$Q\ IXUWKHU LQIUDFWLRQV RI WKH &RGH RI 6WXGHQW 5HVSRQVLELOLW\ GXULQJ \RXU SUREDWLRQDU\ SHULRG PD\ UHVXOW LQ DGGLWLRQDO GLVFLSOLQDU\ DFWLRQ LQFOXGLQJ UHPRYDO IURP WKH XQLYHUVLW\ ´ ZURWH 0XQLQ &LQG\ /DZVRQ YLFH SUHVLGHQW RI SXEOLF UHODWLRQV DQG FRPPXQLFDWLRQV DW 'H3DXO FRQILUPHG WKDW 'HO &DPSR UHFHLYHG WKH OLVW RI VWXGHQWV DV SHU LWHP RI WKH ³6WXGHQW 5LJKWV :LWKLQ WKH -XGLFLDO 5HYLHZ 3URFHVV´ VHFWLRQ RI 'H3DXO¶V &RGH RI 6WXGHQW 5HVSRQVLELOLW\ ,WHP LV ³WKH ULJKW WR KDYH UHDVRQDEOH DFFHVV WR LQIRUPDWLRQ VSHFLILF WR RQH¶V FDVH ´ +RZHYHU /DZVRQ VWDWHG WKDW LW LV QRW VWDQGDUG 3XEOLF 6DIHW\ SROLF\ WR
ZKLFK SURYLGHV HGXFDWLRQDO RSSRUWXQLW\ RXWUHDFK SURJUDPV WR GLVDGYDQWDJHG VWXGHQWV ³:H WKLQN KLJKO\ RI 'U 3RSH 'DYLV¶ LQWHOOHFWXDO ZRUN DV ZHOO DV KLV EURDG VHUYLFH WR KLV DFDGHPLF FROOHDJXHV LQ DFDGHPLF DGPLQLVWUDWLRQ DW 1RWUH 'DPH ´ +ROWVFKQHLGHU VDLG LQ D SUHVV UHOHDVH ³8QDQLPRXVO\ HYHU\RQH DW 'H3DXO DOVR ZDV PRYHG E\ KLV REYLRXV ORYH IRU VWXGHQWV HVSHFLDOO\ WKRVH ZKR DUH WKH ILUVW WR DWWHQG FROOHJH LQ WKHLU IDPLOLHV ´ ,Q WKH HPDLO VHQW RXW WR WKH 'H3DXO FRPPXQLW\ :HGQHVGD\ +ROWVFKQHLGHU H[SODLQHG WKH UROH RI SURYRVW ³'RQ ZLOO
6XEXUEDQ GLVWULFW SUDFWLFHV QHZ FRQWURYHUVLDO VKRRWLQJ GULOO GZmbhg Phke]% iZ`^ ** K9F9 E9DAC A L`] <]HYmdaY
Students demand tuition freeze
By NATHAN WEISMAN Contributing Writer
7KH 6WXGHQW )UHH]H &RDOLWLRQ PDGH LWV VHFRQG GHPRQVWUDWLRQ DJDLQVW WKH SHUFHQW WXLWLRQ KLNH IRU QH[W \HDU ,Q FRQWUDVW WR WKH WDPH SXEOLF IRUXP RI WKHLU ILUVW GHPRQVWUDWLRQ WKH VWXGHQWV ZKR SDUWLFLSDWHG ORXGO\ FKDQWHG VORJDQV DQG GUXPPHG RQ SDLQW EXFNHWV ZKLOH FDUU\LQJ EURZQ FDUGERDUG VLJQV UHDGLQJ ³, DP QRW D /RDQ ´ 7KH VWXGHQWV JDWKHUHG RXWVLGH WKH 6WXGHQW &HQWHU E\ WKH VWDWXH RI 0RQVLJQRU -RKQ (JDQ 7KH SURWHVW ZDV VWDJHG LQ D SRVLWLRQ WR WDNH DGYDQWDJH RI WKH UXVK KRXU WUDIILF RQ 6KHIILHOG $YHQXH $V WKH
FDUV VORZO\ PRYHG WKURXJK WKH LQWHUVHFWLRQ VHYHUDO GULYHUV KRQNHG WKHLU KRUQV LQ VXSSRUW RI WKH VWXGHQW GHPRQVWUDWLRQ ³7KH ILUVW WKLQJ , ZDQW WR VD\ LV WKDW WXLWLRQ LV WRR GDPQ KLJK ´ VDLG (UH] %OHLFKHU DQ RUJDQL]HU IRU WKH 6)& DV KH DGGUHVVHG WKRVH JDWKHUHG IRU WKH GHPRQVWUDWLRQ %OHLFKHU ZHQW RQ WR GHVFULEH KRZ WKH WXLWLRQ KLNH DQG VWXGHQW GHEW LQ JHQHUDO LV UHSUHVHQWDWLYH RI ODUJHU SUREOHPV ZLWK WKH ZRUOG UHIHUHQFLQJ ERWK WKH 0LOLWDU\ LQGXVWULDO FRPSOH[ DQG 3ULVRQ LQGXVWULDO FRPSOH[ DV HQGHPLF RI WKH VDPH LVVXHV ³:KDW LV RXU XQLYHUVLW\ 'H3DXO 8QLYHUVLW\ GRLQJ IRU MXVWLFH"´ VDLG 'RQRYDQ 6LQJHU DGGUHVVLQJ 6HH LMALAGF$ SDJH
Belmont bakery hits the spot
/DNHYLHZ VZHHW VWRS D QHLJKERUKRRG IDYRULWH :kml Eb_^% iZ`^ +*
2 | The DePaulia. March 4, 2013
FIRST LOOK
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Elizabeth Schuetz MANAGING EDITOR Michael Corio
Upcoming Events
ONLINE EDITOR Zoe Barker
WE
Weekend Edition
W W W. D E PA U L I A O N L I N E . C O M / W E E K E N D - E D I T I O N
NATION & WORLD EDITOR Lynsey Hart
MONDAY
Reception, Film Screening, and Panel Discussion For "Band Of Sisters" 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Student Center 120 Lincoln Park Campus
The Future Of Primary Sources And The Use Of CRL Materials In The Classroom 1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m. John T. Richardson Library. 115 Lincoln Park Campus
Men's Basketball vs. University of Pittsburgh 1 p.m. Allstate Arena Rosemont
Faculty Recital: Olga Kaler, Violin 3 - 5 p.m. DePaul Concert Hall Lincoln Park Campus
Shave For The Cure (The St. Baldrick's Foundation) 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Student Center Atrium Lincoln Park Campus
Weather
www.depauliaonline.com
(11AM-12PM)
(10AM-12PM)
JAZZ
(12-12:30PM)
(12-2PM)
TALK
(12-1PM)
(3-5PM)
TALK
(1-2PM)
(5-7PM)
JAZZ
(7-9PM)
ROCK
(3-5PM)
(5-5:30PM)
(5:30-6:30PM)
(3-5PM)
(5-5:30PM)
(5:30-7:30PM)
(5:30-7:30PM)
TALK
(7:30-10PM)
(9-10:30PM)
SHAKEDOWN STREET
SOUL
(6:30-8:30PM)
FUNK/PUNK FOLK
INDIE/ROCK NEWS
(5-5:30PM)
(1:30-3PM)
THE BOB DANCE (3-5PM)
FOLKED THE ESSENTIAL MIX UP THIS AIN’T DRACULA
(5:30-7:30PM)
(9-11:30PM)
(7:30-10PM)
(10PM-12AM)
(10PM-12AM)
(10PM-12AM)
(7:30-10PM)
TRIPPY TUESDAYS
(10:30-11:30AM) (10PM-11:30AM)
(10PM-12AM)
(10-11PM)
ROCK & ROLL TEA TIME
(10PM-12AM)
HIPHOP FRIDAZE
BLACKOUT RADIO
WILD WUNZ RADIO
ROCK/POP
KICKSTART COMEDY
HIP HOP
(8:30-10PM)
FEMININE WILES
(10AM-12PM)
OVERCASTNEIGHBORHOOD BEAT HYPE
FEATURES
HOW TO SCORE
CABOCHON JAZZ RADIO
SPORTS &THE MUSTACHED CRUSADER HIP HOP
THE HIPHOP TRIPPIN’ WITH TIMES CHARLIE HIGHER SUBCONCIOUS HIP HOP
(7:30-9PM)
(12:30-1:30PM)
NEW WEIRD NEWS & SPORTS IT’S 5 O’CLOCK THE CAMPUS LIVE AT 5 SOMEWHERE CONNECTION DEPAUL (3-5PM)
ELIZABETH THOMAS
GRUNGE
BIG EEZZY’S NEWS & SPORTS HOW COOL IS COOL... LINEUP LIVE AT 5
(8-10AM)
OLDIES
(12-12:30PM)
BLUE LIGHT LIVE NEWS AT RADIO NOON
THE DOPE-RAH NEWS & SPORTS THE BOYLE 1HEART1LOVE 1SOUL LIVE AT 5 BREAKDOWN WINFREY SHOW MONDAYS SUCK
TALK
INDIE INVASION
INDIE
SCRAWL RADIO
(10AM-12PM)
HIP HOP
NEWS
(2-3PM)
TALK
(12:30-3PM)
(1-2PM)
SIDE DISH WITH SARAH
(10-11AM)
TALK
SPORTS
NEWS
TALK
SPORTS
ROCK/POP ECLECTIC
(12-12:30PM)
NEWS
(5:30-7:30PM)
NEWS & SPORTS LIVE AT 5
ID AY
(8-10AM)
THE THE DEPAUL KOFFEE WITH KILIAN OFFSIDE WRITERS’ SERIES
TALK/INDIE RETRO
(5-5:30PM)
(12-12:30PM)
HUMILIDAD Y THE AFTERNOON DELIGHT INTELIGENCIA
FR
(8-10AM)
ECLECTIC
(9-10AM)
ECLECTIC
(5:30-7:30PM)
NEWS
(1:30-3PM)
TALK
ROCK ROCK/POP
(10AM-12PM)
SU ND AY
TH UR SD AY
AUDIBLE COSMOS
THE BEST-OF BLUE DEMON LIVE NEWS AT SHOW WEEKLY NOON
VANDERLISMS LIVE NEWS AT NOON
Mostly Cloudy
SOULSPEAK
HIP HOP
TALK
TU ES DA Y
DA Y ON M JAZZ COUNTRY NEWS
(12-12:30PM)
(8-10AM)
Rain
(2-4PM)
SURE ROCK HOLMES (4-6PM)
RADIO REJECTS (6-8PM)
GOLDEN HOUR (8-10PM)
NOTES FROM THE UNDERGROUND
INDIE
ONLINE
depauliaonline@gmail.com
(10AM-12PM)
LIVE NEWS AT NOON
Rain
LILY STREIFF SHOW
MUSIC CITYWANDERLUST’S LIVE NEWS AT NOON MONDAYS PLAYLIST
ECLECTIC
thedepauliame@gmail.com
Rain
NEWS
MANAGING EDITOR
Mostly Sunny
(8-10AM) (8-10AM)
R
SS SS SS
HIP HOP
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
MORNING GET-GO SHOW
ELECTRONIC INDIE
depauliabusiness@gmail.com
depauliaeic@gmail.com
High: 37
WORLD
depauliaweekend@gmail.com
ADVERTISING
High: 45
Partly Cloudy Mostly Sunny
depauliagraphics@gmail.com
WEEKEND EDITION
High: 50
LATIN
GRAPHICS
High: 51
NEWS
depauliaphotos@gmail.com
High: 48
INDIE
PHOTOGRAPHY
High: 35
RAP/ROCK
(773) 325.7442
High: 33
ELECTRONIC
FAX
Monday
CHICAGO’S COLLEGE CONNECTION
(773) 325.7443
Sunday
RADIO DEPAUL
GENERAL PHONE
Saturday
AY RD TU SA
Contact
Friday
AY SD NE ED W
ADVISOR Marla Krause
Thursday
R R R
COPY EDITORS Summer Concepcion Colleen Connolly Amanda Driscoll Shawn Tuttle BUSINESS MANAGER Auriel Banister
Wednesday
INDIE/ROCK INDIE/POP
GRAPHICS EDITOR Max Kleiner
Tuesday
(10PM-12AM)
RADIO.DEPAUL.EDU | iHEART RADIO APP
ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR David Webber PHOTO EDITOR Dennis Georges
DePaul Women Veterans' Event 5 p.m. CDM Theatre 247 S. State St. Loop Campus
SUNDAY
HIP HOP
SPORTS EDITOR Julian Zeng
The Feminist Case Against Abortion 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Schmitt Academic Center Lincoln Park Campus
SATURDAY
HIP HOP
ARTS & LIFE EDITOR Courtney Jacquin
WEDNESDAY
FRIDAY
NEWS
FOCUS EDITOR Kiersten Sinko
TUESDAY
THURSDAY
ROCK
OPINIONS EDITOR Kasia Fejklowicz
TALK
NEWS EDITOR Dylan McHugh
Check out the new online weekend edition for food deals, events, playlists, and more.
ROCK
DESIGN EDITOR Grant Myatt
NEWS
News. March 4, 2013. The DePaulia | 3
News Editor Dylan McHugh depaulianews@gmail.com
CTA opposes NRA call for guns on transit By ANNE MALINA Contributing Writer At a federal hearing Feb. 19, the National Rifle Association (NRA) declared its nonnegotiable stance on permitting possession of concealed weapons in public transit. The NRA sees it as a necessary safety measure and is unwilling to forgo the right to carry a concealed weapon. However, they have been met with a considerable amount of opposition from the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA). “I don’t believe people who need public transportation to get around should be prohibited from exercising their constitutional right,” NRA lobbyist Todd Vandermyde told the Chicago Sun-Times. “Just because one is one economic status, they get rights. But because someone has to avail themselves of public transportation, they don’t get the right to self-defense? They’re supposed to roam around defenseless? Help me understand how that works." Legislators are largely divided on this matter, but the CTA’s position is clear: they demand that no weapons be allowed on public transit unless CTA employees are given proper training with weapons and, consequently, paid double as hired police officers. These measures are unlikely to
succeed, though, as the CTA insists on banning possession of arms in all modes of public transit. Chris Wernecke, president of the DePaul College Democrats, said that “the NRA … and its far-from-reality leadership refuses to see reason” when it comes to this heavily debated issue. Wernecke further said that there are no virtues to the proposal and he supports the CTA in its opposition. He added that an increase in weapons would only lead to an increase in death and violence, especially in this modern era. Wernecke said that the proposal is a direct reflection of Chicago’s deep-rooted problem with crime and violence, calling the debate a “vivid illustration of the opposing sides.” Additionally, he believes that the NRA’s proposition is not the solution to these issues. “The cure is not more guns – the cure is more education and a focus on the family,” said Wernecke. A DePaul student, who requested anonymity, echoed Wernecke’s feelings on the matter and stated that the NRA’s proposal, though intended to promote safety, “would be abused.” “The only way to circumvent (abuse of the proposal) would be to have a law enforcement
SETH PERLMAN | AP
Todd Vandermyde, with the NRA, shows off a gun butt stock during a House Committee hearing on assault weapons at the Illinois State Capitol Feb. 28 in Springfield, Ill. officer in every train car, which is impossible,” said the anonymous DePaul student. Overall, the CTA has been receiving a lot of support in its decision to oppose the NRA’s proposition on the grounds that it would not increase safety for CTA riders or employees, but rather cause the opposite effect. Nicholas Stanley, a DePaul commuter student, said that the NRA “has no right to push for
less regulation and more progun laws” because the Second Amendment was written during a time in America when there was no large, organized military. Stanley believes that the NRA’s proposal is particularly inappropriate in light of the recent Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre as well as the “continuing violence in the Chicagoland area.” Additionally, as a frequent user of the CTA, Stanley is not
pleased with the idea of needing to worry about concealed weapons every time he uses public transit. “I commute to school every single day,” said Stanley. “Overall, I feel very safe on the CTA, but this gun law would make me feel uncomfortable and less safe.”
Students not so miserable, despite ranking By UMAYMAH TABANI Contributing Writer
Winter can be a tough time for those living or visiting the windy city, and commuting using the CTA during the rough weather conditions is often difficult, with trains being delayed and crowded. While some Chicagoans might have adjusted to winter life in Chicago and look at each passing winter day as a day getting closer to summer, other residents, however have given up on Chicago life and have migrated out of Chicago. According to Moody’s Analytics, the net migration out of Chicago has reached 107,000 people in the last five years. Are the Chicago winter and long commutes really that intolerable? Looking at Chicago’s ranking in Forbes’annual list, they clearly must be. Forbes ranked Chicago as the nation’s “fourth most miserable city” due to the above challenges and high foreclosure rates. Fellow Illinois areas Rockford and Lake County also appeared on the list, ranking third and ninth most miserable, respectively. Detroit, perhaps unsurprisingly, was ranked most miserable. DePaul senior Ali Ismaili disagrees with the views stated in Forbes. “Chicago’s unpredictable winter is great," said Ismaili. “Chicago is a wonderful place to live. It summarizes the whole world in a small city, with places
therefore indirectly affecting my mood.” DePaul junior Hamza Ameer said Chicago is a great city, though it has its ups and downs. "I agree that Chicago’s weather is bipolar and unpredictable, and the long commutes are tough, speaking from personal experience, but with a population so large it is bound to come with problems," said Ameer. Ameer doesn't think Chicago deserves the ranking, since more factors should be accounted for than just the weather, commutes and housing market. Ameer's post-graduation plans involve moving away from Chicago, “but not because of the above reasons, but it is rather because I want to gain experience from a new CHARLES REX ARBOGAST | AP location.” Ameer said Chicago is the “last thing from a depressing city" since there is If Forbes is to be believed, most of the people in this photo are miserable: so much one can do because of the culture Forbes ranked Chicago the fourth most miserable city in the country, due to its and opportunities it offers. rough weather and high foreclosure rates. “The winter conditions greatly affect such as Chinatown and Greektown, you ranking due to the fact that it does not my mood and I can't stand the winter, can experience a wide variety of ethnic cover the wonderful aspects of this city," but everyone is different," said Ameer. neighborhoods, and that is wonderful. said Marquez. "I am absolutely considering "Chicago’s winter is unique in the sense Some of the city’s negative experiences living in Chicago after graduation, due to that one day it could be extremely cold and include busy people and the challenging all of the opportunities that this city has the next day it would be nice and warm, CTA commute during rush hours. Chicago for students who are very ambitious, and hence the bipolar weather.” is an extremely busy city and people rarely look to truly take advantage of every Besides the harsh winter weather, have time to interact with each other opportunity that presents itself. I don't DePaul students tend to enjoy living because of their busy schedule. Other than think this city is depressing but I will in Chicago due to the large variety of that Chicago is great and I definitely want say that the weather could have an effect opportunities and activities, the city to stay here after I graduate.” on people as seeing the sun seems to be offers. So if you ever find yourself feeling DePaul junior Gustavo Marquez also a rare occasion during the winter time. I miserable, just remember Spring is right disagrees with Forbes’ ranking. don't think it affects my mood directly but around the corner. “I don't believe Chicago deserves this it can make your day a bit more difficult
4 | The DePaulia. March 4, 2013
Cardinals get down to work in pre-conclave talks By ASSOCIATED PRESS Cardinals from around the world have descended on Rome to discuss some of the major problems facing the Catholic Church ahead of the conclave to elect Benedict XVI's successor as pope. Topping the agenda: Vatican scandals, Benedict's remarkable decision to resign and efforts to keep Christianity relevant in today's world. The first pre-conclave meeting is scheduled for Monday morning, headed by the dean of the College of Cardinals, Cardinal Angelo Sodano. He has said the date for the start of the conclave won't be set until all the cardinals are in Rome, meaning a definitive date may not come until mid-week. The function of the preconclave sessions is to discuss core issues facing the church and for the cardinals to get to know one another better — both of which are designed to help the 115 voting-age "princes" of the church choose the right man for the papacy. This time around, there's one unofficial agenda item that is attracting the most attention: a briefing from the three cardinals who conducted the investigation into the leaks of confidential documents from the pope's study. Italian news reports have been rife with unsourced reports about the purported contents of the cardinals' dossier — reports which the Vatican has labeled as "false." Even if the reports are off, though, the leaks themselves confirmed a fairly high level of dysfunction within the Vatican bureaucracy, with intrigues,
DMITRY LOVETSKY | AP
A seagull flies over statues at St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican Feb. 25. Pope Benedict XVI has changed the rules of the conclave that will elect his successor, allowing cardinals to move up the start date if all of them arrive in Rome before the usual 15-day transition between pontificates. Benedict signed a legal document with some line-by-line changes to the 1996 Vatican law governing the election of a new pope. It was one of his last acts as pope before resigning Feb 28. turf battles and allegations is necessary now to govern the tradition and retire rather than of corruption, nepotism and church well here in Rome itself." stay on the job until death has cronyism at the highest levels of The pope's ex-butler was completely altered the concept of the church hierarchy. convicted by a Vatican court of the papacy, and cardinals haven't In one of his last audiences stealing the papers and giving shied from weighing in about the before resigning, Benedict met them to an Italian journalist, implications for the next pope. with the three cardinals who though he was later pardoned by Previously, cardinals might prepared the report and decided Benedict. have been wary about electing a that their dossier would very young pope, fearing remain secret. But he a lengthy papacy. With I think we will find out a lot gave them the go-ahead Benedict's resignation, from a lot of sources to figure to answer cardinals' the field might be open out what is necessary now to questions about its now to a younger pope, contents. govern the church well here in or conversely an older "What we talk about one who may serve for a Rome itself. ” ... will be certainly the few years and then retire governance of the church CARDINAL FRANCIS GEORGE, Archbishop of Chicago without having his final and in that context there years play out on the may be questions to people who Another topic facing the world stage, as was the case with did the report," U.S. Cardinal cardinals is the reason they're Benedict's predecessor, Pope Francis George told reporters. "I here in the first place: Benedict's John Paul II. think we will find out a lot from resignation and its implications. Cardinal Donald Wuerl, a lot of sources to figure out what His decision to end 600 years of archbishop of Washington, D.C.,
“
said the demands on a pope are enormous these days and take a toll: There's world travel, writing encyclicals, holding audiences with visiting heads of state and bishops — not to mention governing the 1.2 billion-strong church and taking time out to pray. "I wonder if the church isn't better served by simply knowing we can choose the best person we think to be pope, then at a certain point if he thinks 'I can't do this anymore,' then he is free to step aside, just like Pope Benedict did," Wuerl told The Associated Press on Sunday. "I think it is a very liberating thought that we are free to face this reality, this possibility." Sydney Archbishop Cardinal George Pell, though, has said the resignation was "slightly destabilizing" for the church and that he doesn't want it to create a trend with popes "popping in and out." South African Cardinal Wilfrid Fox Napier told Spain's El Mundo newspaper that a talent for governance and stamina were important considerations for choosing the new pope — but more important was that the pope must be someone who can show that the church and faith are alive. It's a sentiment echoed by Wuerl: "Our task is to say to as many people as will listen 'There is a God. God loves you. God wants to be a part of your life,'" Wuerl told AP. "If there are some internal problems in the Vatican, administrative problems at the Vatican, that eventually will be dealt with. It certainly isn't going to condition how I am going to be looking at who is going to guide and lead the church in the next years."
PED DePaul tackles educational disparities By PARKER ASMANN Contributing Writer In our constantly changing world, the importance of improving education and community has remained a constant goal, and the Pangea Educational Development group at DePaul is taking that goal head on. “We give people an opportunity to get involved in their community as well as inform them about educational disparities in Chicago and abroad,” said Daniel Kummerer, group president. Several DePaul students originally created the group a few years ago that saw a real need for community service and educational development around the Chicagoland area. “We really pride ourselves in being different than other service organizations because of the action that we take,” said Kummerer.
From schools ranging all across the globe, several schools in Uganda have been targeted to help improve the education status in these poverty stricken areas. Currently, only about 48 percent of 5th grade students in Uganda graduate out of elementary school, and out of those students, only 53 percent go on to graduate from a secondary school. “Being a member of PED DePaul is a great way to serve others in need globally,” said Kummerer. “We offer service
to help benefit those under resourced areas. Specifically, the group recently partnered with StreetStyleChi to put together a high-end designer runway show aimed to benefit many DePaul based service organizations including PED and Unicef DePaul. “Being that we are a new group on campus, I think the event will hopefully provide more awareness and in return cause more people to want to get involved,” said Kummerer “We’re constantly thinking of new ways to get people’s attention, we We really pride ourselves in have very high hopes for being different than other this event." service organizations because A wide variety of of the action we take.” volunteer and service options are provided DANIEL KUMMERER, PED DePaul president weekly through PED DePaul. trips to Uganda through our Certain programs are utilized nonprofit organization that is by the group to aid as much as headquartered here in Chicago.” possible to the students in the Although focused in various Chicago area looking for help. The places, PED DePaul also has group takes part in the Refugee many on campus events that One Tutoring Program, Hoops are currently being planned for Hope, and the Marshall Field
“
PHOTO COURTESY OF PED DEPAUL
DePaul's Pangea Educational Development group aims to right educational disparities in Chicago and beyond. Garden Apartments Mentoring Program. People interested in taking action with PED DePaul can do a number of things from volunteering, performing service projects, and simply donating money to help fund the projects and resources needed to help these people. “Many people know there is a problem, but don't know why that problem exists. One of our goals is to educate people about the
current state of education in the United States, but also motivate people to take action and change the system,” said Kummerer. The fashion show is scheduled for March 9 in the Cortelyou Commons on DePaul’s Lincoln Park campus from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The event will contain suggested donations of $10 per person with all of the proceeds from the gathering going to benefit PED and Unicef DePaul.
News. March 4, 2013. The DePaulia | 5
Letter to the Editor
A student responds to a previous letter about the removal of an anti-abortion display
person interested in the display, but we, of course, are open to discuss or debate the issue with anyone interested in doing so. To the editors of the On the day of the Flags for Life DePaulia: event, however, this was not one of our intentions. We solely I know that anyone familiar intended to honor and respect with this story is probably tired the lives that we believe have of hearing about the recent been lost as a result of Roe v. incident concerning DePaul Wade, not to debate the legality Young Americans for Freedom or morality of that loss. (YAF) and the students involved As conservatives on a in vandalizing the flag display college campus, we are well that marked the 40 th anniversary aware that we make up a of Roe v. Wade. I assure you that small minority of the campus I am too. Nevertheless, as a community. We often cannot participant in the construction even agree on issues within our of the flag display, I cannot own small group and we do not help but feel that our original operate under any illusion that intentions for the event have we would be able to convince been misconstrued in the wake — let alone “order” — the of everything that has happened. entire DePaul community to That said, I want to take take any particular stance on an this opportunity to explain my issue, nor would we want to do understanding of why the flags PHOTO COURTESY OF YAF so. The flags in the quad served were put in the quad in the as an attempt to draw attention first place. Furthermore, I do A anti-abortion display erected on the anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision created conto the issue and what we not intend to justify, or even troversy after 13 individuals removed the flags before the display's permit expired. believe are its consequences. comment on, the way that either have to stress that as a woman, I inherently way is unfounded. We intended this event Our opinion on the matter side has handled the incident since the flags were torn down. I simply believe in and support women’s rights as a passive display of respect for the was, of course, implied in the display; would like to dispel the false conclusions and equality. I do not, however, believe innocent victims that we believe have however, we did not by any means intend that seem to have been drawn based on that the right to an abortion fits into that since been denied the right to life, and I to demand that anyone adopt our position. misrepresentations of the original event, category. I personally do not think that fail to see how we could have been less We fully understand the value in diversity of opinion, especially at a university, and causing its meaning to often be discredited my “right to privacy” should include the commanding short of doing nothing. right to end a life that is not my own. By We very easily could have been our Flags for Life event was an effort to as radical or just simply ignored. The 500 pink and blue flags that taking a stance against abortion, I — as abrasive and imposing in the expression insert our voice into the discussion on we set up in the quad on Jan. 22 were well as the other participants in the event of our opinion by telling people how we campus, not to detract from anyone else’s. intended to memorialize the lives lost to for that matter — have no interest in believe that they ought to think; but for The views expressed in this letter do abortion since 1973 — an explanation of undermining women’s rights; nor do we obvious reasons, we did not even consider meaning that members of YAF advertised have any interest in telling others what such an approach. Instead, we chose not necessarily reflect the views of The on campus via posters beginning a week to believe. The claim that this display to act passively. True, we did not stand DePaulia or its staff. prior to the event. Before I continue, I was “authoritative” or “unfair” in any outside to spark a conversation with each By DAILE SCHUBERTH
Summer is a great time to catch up, get ahead or try something new. • Choose from more than 300 courses. • Immerse yourself in an intensive language or science sequence. • Get ahead on credits toward your degree. • Experience all Northwestern and Chicago have to offer in the summer.
Registration opens April 8. Classes begin June 24. www.northwestern.edu/summer
6 | The DePaulia. March 4, 2013
"TUITION" continued from front page the protesters. Singer think professors would work for questioned how DePaul was free. One person shouted “Get living up to the legacy of a job!” from their car as they Monsignor John Egan, who he drove by. referenced as a great man who The demonstration drew the stood hand in hand with Martin attention of Public Safety as they Luther King. entered the SAC still chanting Chanting “Teachers, students, and drumming. Public Safety staff unite! One struggle, one officers immediately responded fight!” and “They say tuition hike, by ordering them to be quiet. we say student The SFC strike!” to demonstration the beat of not only drumming, refused to the SFC comply, but DePaul is senstitive marched from they also to the fact that the the Student disregarded prolonged economic Center around Public Safety downturn has impact- officers and c a m p u s . ed all our students Protestors c h a n t e d and their families. We l o u d e r , caught the continue to reduce attention cheering as costs and keep tuition they left the of those on campus as SAC. increases as low as they marched After the possible. ” d o w n march through Kenmore CYNTHIA LAWSON, DePaul vice presi- the SAC, two Av e n u e . dent for public relations and Public Safety From the Arts communications o f f i c e r s and Letters told the building and the Schmidt demonstrators they would be kept Academic Center, students from entering another building on looked down from the second campus. However less than half and third story windows. Some an hour later, the demonstration pulled out their phones to film marched into the Student Center the protest. unscathed. The marching protest Bleicher and other members sparked conversations among the of the SFC said they were students they passed. One student unaware that Public Safety had remarked simply that it would claimed to keep them out of be nice to have to lower tuition, school buildings but called the another joked that they didn’t idea abhorrent. Responding to
“
SANA MALIK| The DePaulia
Students outside of the Lincoln Park Student Center are filmed as they protest tuition hikes. the claim that the protest was disruptive and disrespectful to students who were in class or studying in the SAC, Bleicher answered that disruptions are often necessary to affect social change. “DePaul certainly respects the right of its students to voice their opinions, as long as they do so in ways that do not violate university policies and/or the Code of Student Responsibility. Last evening's student protest was an appropriate exercise of those rights,” said Cynthia
Lawson, vice president for public relations and communications for DePaul. “DePaul is sensitive to the fact that the prolonged economic downturn has impacted all our students and their families. We continue to look for ways to reduce costs and keep tuition increases as low as possible.” As the protest wound down in the Student Center, Bleicher tried to persuade the group to stage a sit-in, as Occupy DePaul did this time last year. Occupy DePaul was threatened by the administration to be removed
from the building by police and the students involved would lose their scholarships, however the school didn’t follow up on either threat. Even with Bleicher’s insistence that there would be no repercussions for staging a sit-in, only five of the 20 students voted to stay the night. After the vote didn’t pass, Bleicher made a brief comment and a renewed call to action to those in attendance saying demonstrations like a sit-in would be necessary.
ADLER.
FOR SOCIAL CHANGE.
Graduate Degrees in Psychology + Counseling
The Adler School is founded on an important idea: Our health resides in our community life and connections. This is what drives our ground-breaking curricula and commitment to social change.
OPEN HOUSE
We work with those courageous enough to want to change the world.
Tuesday, April 2 10:30am-12:30pm RSVP 312.662.4100
to become agents of social change. The Adler School — Leading Social Change.
Our master’s and doctoral degrees prepare students with the theory and practice Apply today.
adler.edu Adler School of Professional Psychology 17 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL 60602
News. March 4, 2013. The DePaulia | 7
Students respond to Obama's gun control policies By EVAN WALTER Contributing Writer With the passing of Presidents Day, many people are reflecting on new beginnings as spring nears. Whether in Chicago or Washington, all eyes are on Capitol Hill and newly reelected President Barack Obama, with the upcoming battle over sequester cuts dominating the national conversation. However, another issue looms large in the background: the battle over gun control in the wake of the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary and other national tragedies that have placed a spotlight on gun violence. When DePaul student Jake Smith reflected on the past holiday, he focused on the one thing he thinks the president needs to address: gun violence. “I think the biggest thing about Obama’s new term will be the gun control policies,” said Smith. “It brings up lots of controversy amongst the people of the U.S., but I feel like the new policies need to be enforced.” Obama has three main
M. SPENCER GREEN | AP
President Barack Obama speaks about strengthening the economy for the middle class and the nations struggle with gun violence at an appearance at Hyde Park Academy Feb. 15. proposals for gun control in the United States. First and foremost are mandatory background checks for gun sales, currently not necessary in all transactions. Second is banning military grade weapons and high capacity magazines in an effort to cut
"PROBATION" continued from front page publicly release students’ names after the judicial review process except to any involved parties, in this case including Del Campo. The national YAF website published the list of students involved in the vandalism in an article Feb. 5. Although Del Campo has not admitted to releasing the report naming the students to the YAF website, the Feb. 27 email written by Munin reiterates the no contact restriction of the 13 students “named in the Public Safety Supplemental Report (Case #N13-01-52) that (he was) were given by Dominic Rollins, Assistant Dean of Students.” DePaul’s definition of “Disorderly, Violent, Intimidating or Dangerous Behavior to Self or Others” includes “causing significant emotional harm, bullying, and/or endangering the safety, health or life of any person on campus through actions or words.” One of the students involved in the anti-abortion display removal, who spoke in the Feb. 11 issue The DePaulia on the condition of anonymity, said he or she had “lost count” of the online threats directed to the students involved, which describe “bringing us to justice, we should pay.” The student said the public release of the names “has created an unsafe environment based on threats (and) comments we have been receiving, and DePaul is liable for that.” Del Campo declined to comment when contacted by The DePaulia. Brendan Newell, vice chairman of DePaul’s YAF chapter, said the national YAF organization and FIRE advised the group not to comment until further notice. “None of the
down on the potential collateral damage in such situations. And third is making schools safer from guns, which both sides of the aisle agree is important, but both disagree on potential regulation and safety measures. Smith said he was a strong
“
supporter of the background checks for guns. “I feel that if people with a clean background deserve guns more than people who return a criminal record,” he said. “People with criminal records will be more likely to have issues with
members including Kris involved in the vandalism are going to respond until who, according to the YAF national believes it The dean told me not to fight... photocopied document is the right time,” said published on YAF’s He told me it wasn't worth Newell. However, Del website, had “all admitted it — that I just have 13 weeks Campo told Radio Fox in person to participating” left at the university. But I'm News that he “lost (his) in the act after voluntarily going to fight this. This is dignity as a person” turning themselves in to wrong. This university has and that he is speaking Public Safety. a problem with free speech out because he doesn’t "Instead of supporting rights and this time they met a a student whose free speech want other conservatives challenger who is not backing rights were violated, to go through the same down.” ordeal. “They told me DePaul University bullied I couldn’t say anything Kristopher Del Campo and I had to keep all of KRISTOPHER DEL CAMPO, DePaul YAF Chapter for daring to expose the this confidential,” Del President, as told to Radio Fox News 13 vandals,” said Young Campo told Radio Fox America's Foundation News. “The dean told me President Ron Robinson away 500 blue and pink flags not to fight … He told me it symbolizing U.S. abortions set in an article on YAF’s website. wasn’t worth it – that I just have up in DePaul’s Lincoln Park “Subsequently, they put him 13 weeks left at the university. quad by YAF members on the through a Soviet-style show But I’m going to fight this. 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade trial." This is wrong. This university Supreme Court decision, which FIRE, whose online mission has a problem with free speech legalized abortion. statement is “to defend and sustain rights and this time they met a After obtaining a permit and individual rights” at American challenger who is not backing erecting the display that morning, college campuses, “including down.” several YAF members returned at freedom of speech, legal equality, Included in the probation is 7 p.m. to remove the flags only due process, religious liberty and a “no contact restriction” sanctity of conscience,” clause prohibiting Del submitted a letter to It is unfortunate that this Campo from having DePaul President Rev. communications with the Dennis Holtschneider, incident is part of your edu13 students named in the cational career. However, it is C.M. Feb. 21 defending previous investigation, our hope that it will not define Del Campo and the “right and doing so “may result to publically identify your entire experience." ” in disciplinary action,” students” involved in the wrote Munin. Del Campo ART MUNIN, DePaul dean of stu- vandalism. Both YAF is required to participate dents, in a letter to Del Campo and FIRE have called for in an “educational the university to drop the project” that involves writing a to find that they had been thrown charges against Del Campo. three-page reflective letter “as in the trash. After speaking to a “If DePaul does not quickly if a year has passed since the Public Safety officer who had rectify its errors here, this case incident,” according to the email. witnessed students removing will dramatically chill student "It is unfortunate that this the flags at around 4 p.m., Del expression, if it has not already incident is part of your educational Campo filed an incident report done so,” FIRE associate director career," wrote Munin. "However, and the university launched an Peter Bonilla wrote in the letter. it is our hope that it will not investigation. “What student will speak out define your entire experience." A copy of DePaul Public and criticize those who suppress The latest development stems Safety’s “Investigative his or her rights if the result from an incident that occurred Supplemental Report” dated is a potentially life-altering Jan. 22 when students threw Jan. 31 named 13 students charge of violent or intimidating
“
guns, in my opinion.” Smith isn’t the only student supporter of Obama’s new policies. “I agree that there needs to be background checks,” said DePaul student Jen Himes. “However, I feel like Obama was motivated to create these policies after the school shootings and (they) are in response for that. I think it’s our constitutional right to own guns, but to a point where the people buying the guns are buying them for the right reasons. That’s why there should be background checks.” However, support for stricter gun laws is far from unanimous. Another student, Jacob Osborne, is an avid gun enthusiast who disagrees with Obama’s proposals. “I think the restrictions he is trying to put on people owning guns is stupid,” Osborne said. “What he should do is make it harder for people to buy, own and operate guns. Not take away certain types of them. With stricter laws in place, it will be harder for people to protect themselves from others around them that may be dangerous.”
behavior? And is DePaul truly comfortable with telling victims of a crime that they may not share the names of those who committed the crime against them? ... FIRE asks that DePaul University immediately drop its charges against Kristopher Del Campo, reaffirm his right to free expression, and make clear that students may speak out when their rights are suppressed by fellow students without fear of punishment for doing so.” According to the YAF article, Del Campo plans to appeal his judicial probation, although he is set to tentatively graduate after this spring quarter. Robert Shibley, FIRE’s senior vice president, said FIRE was not taking legal action against DePaul at this time. However, Shibley said it was a “real abuse of policy” to call the release of names “Disorderly, Violent, Intimidating or Dangerous Behavior to Self or Others,” and that Del Campo’s probation “sets a terrible precedent for students who are victims of crime on campus." In a Feb. 26 letter sent to FIRE and obtained by The DePaulia, Cynthia Summers, interim vice president for student affairs, wrote that DePaul’s experiences in the last few months related to this incident have been “challenging for all involved” and that it “would not be appropriate to discuss details of this individual student matter.” However, Summers wrote that if Del Campo feels the judicial review process has not been in accord with DePaul’s policies, “he should certainly explore taking advantage of (his) appeal right.”
DePaul student organizations looking to advertise?
2013 OSCAR NOMINATION ROUND-UP Arts and Life, page 16
Vol. # 97, Issue # 10
| January 14, 2013
The DePaulia is now Arena, conference plans unfold offering special rates for DePaul student organizations By MIKE CHAMERNIK Senior Writer
To think, DePaul was once known as “the little school under the L.” Now, the university is planning on switching athletic conferences and building a state-of-the-art arena. As reported for the last month, DePaul and six other Big East schools will split off to form their own conference in the very near future. The new conference, right now being dubbed
log-on to PHOTO COURTESY OF AP
With Chicago experiencing a rise in flu-related illnesses, DePaul is encouraging students to alert the school and visit a doctor immediately if infected. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, that while the vaccine this year is 62 percent effective, there are also many other ways to stay healthy.
today!
Got the fever
“
“We’re also looking for a building that will have DePaul’s name on it and be approximate for students to be able to get to.” JEAN LENTI-PONSETTO, DePaul athletic director
the “Catholic Seven,” will not be focused on football, which has been the big money sport in collegiate athletics. “It will be comprised of institutions that are likeminded,” said DePaul athletic director Jean Lenti-Ponsetto. “[That] doesn’t necessarily mean they’ll all be Catholic institutions, but it means they’ll all be institutions whose probably primary revenue-driven sport will be men’s and women’s basketball.” During the monthly forum at the Sullivan Athletic Center in front of Blue Demon
Go to: https://orgsync.com/37049/forms/58687
By CASSAUNDRA SAMPSON Contributing Writer
Influenza has officially reached epidemic levels in the U.S., making this winter unsettlingly atypical. There have been 121 influenza hospitalizations in Chicago between Sept. 30 and Jan. 5, according to a report from the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDHP), almost twice as much as last year.
causing 150 ICU hospitalizations and six flu-related deaths from October through December. The high level of flu-related illnesses has caused an increase in patients in ER rooms, resulting in hospitals rerouting patients to other hospitals and advising only severe respiratory illness for the emergency department, IDPH Director Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck said in a press release. Rocio Isaac, a senior studying public relations at DePaul, recently recovered from her two-week bout
and I got it, and then it went through my whole family.” While Isaac’s family exhibited symptoms of the flu within the same week, it does not always have a quick domino effect. Flu-like symptoms may not occur for up to a week after being infected. It can transfer through something as simple as an elevator button or a public computer, according to Kim Amer, an associate professor of nursing at DePaul. To prevent becoming infected,
Contact: depuliabusiness@gmail.com for more information
News. March 4, 2013. The DePaulia | 9
photo of the week
ARTHUR ORTIZ | The DePaulia
A fisherman takes advantage of the frozen Lake Michigan to catch a fish close to the source. Snowstorms hit Chicago and the Midwest last week.
"PROVOST" continued from front page serve as chief academic officer. Responsible for the intellectual life of our university, he will oversee Academic Affairs, Enrollment Management and Marketing, and Student Affairs.” Before he even starts his position in July, Pope-Davis will be involved in the process of choosing new deans for the College of Science & Health and the College of Communication, as well as finding a new vice
“
in undergraduate scholarship and research, and overseeing the academic honor code." He earned his doctorate in counseling psychology from Stanford and has a Master’s Degree in counseling psychology from Indiana University, as well as a Bachelor’s Degree in psychology and theology from Benedictine University, according to the press release. The press release also
My goal has always been ... to offer students an unsurpassed education in which each student's ability to think creatively and critically is cultivated alng with values necessary for living a good human life, and as a result will be able to respond to the needs of the world with compassion and committed action. It is precisely this distinctive vision that has encouraged me to consider this opportunity at your university.” DONALD POPE-DAVIS, in a letter to the DePaul community
president of Student Affairs, according to Holtschneider. “Long-term, I am excited to implement the strategic plan, and especially our new initiatives in creating strong health-career programs. More immediately, we will be asking him to help us find and choose other new leaders for DePaul,” said Holtschneider. According to a press release, in his former role as vice president and associate provost for undergraduate studies at Notre Dame, his responsibilities included "undergraduate admissions, faculty promotion and tenure, expanding opportunities and participation
stated that Pope-Davis is "interested in cultural and racial identity development, cultural competency training, development and assessment." “When I spoke to Don, he expressed his deep respect for the university’s academic achievements, commitment to diversity and its CatholicVincentian identity,” Holtschneider said in the email. “We look forward to welcoming him to the DePaul family.” Pope-Davis will officially take over the position from Interim Provost Patricia O’Donoghue in July.
CAMPUS CRIME REPORT: FEBRUARY 20-26
LINCOLN PARK CAMPUS FEBRUARY 20 • A Burglary (Non-Forced) report was filed for an office at the Lincoln Park Bookstore. Unattended items were taken from the office.
was filed for a room in BeldenRacine Hall. No drugs were found. • A Robbery report was filed for Uncle Sammy’s restaurant at 1231 W. Fullerton.
a vehicle parked at 1042 W. Belden that was on fire. Chicago Fire Department responded and extinguished the fire.
FEBRUARY 25
• A Vandalism report was filed for a poster that was damaged at the S.A.C. building.
• A Suspicion of Marijuana report was filed for a room in University Hall. No drugs were found.
• A Suspicion of Marijuana report was filed for a room in Clifton-Fullerton Hall. No drugs were found.
• A Theft report was filed for a student who left their unattended items in a hallway in University Hall.
• A Theft report was filed for a poster taken from a hallway at S.A.C.
FEBRUARY 21
FEBRUARY 23
• A Disorderly Conduct report was filed for students throwing water bottles at Public Safety security cameras.
• A Theft report was filed for missing laundry in University Hall.
• A Theft report was filed for a bicycle part taken from the bike rack at the Theatre School. • A Criminal Trespass to Land report was filed for the arrest of an individual asked not to return to DePaul University property.
FEBRUARY 26
• A Disturbance report was filed for screaming in Clifton-Fullerton Hall.
• A Battery report was filed for a student struck while walking home from the Ray Meyer Fitness Center.
• A Mob Action report was filed for a disturbance on the Fullerton el platform.
LOOP CAMPUS
FEBRUARY 24
FEBRUARY 22
• A Liquor Law Violation report was filed for a room in BeldenRacine Hall. The offender was transported to Illinois Masonic Hospital by Chicago Fire Department.
• A Suspicion of Marijuana report
• A Fire report was filed for
• A Suspicion of Marijuana report was filed for a room in Corcoran Hall. No drugs were found.
• A Suspicion of Marijuana report was filed for a room in Munroe Hall. No drugs were found.
FEBRUARY 21 • A Theft report was filed for a victim whose cell phone was taken from 243 S. Wabash.
FEBRUARY 25 • A Theft report was filed for a victim who had their phone take from the DePaul Center.
10 | The DePaulia. March 4, 2013.
NATION & WORLD
Nation & World Editor Lynsey Hart DepauliaNation@Gmail.com @DePauliaNation
Countries' credit Moody lowers UK's score By MEGAN DEPPEN Staff Writer The United Kingdom’s credit rating was downgraded last week from its top AAA rating to AA1 by the Moody credit rating agency. After the U.S. downgrade by Standard & Poor’s credit rating agency in 2011, debates continue between supporters and opponents of austerity within both countries’ economies. The U.K.’s drop from the top credit rating was “a stark reminder of the debt problems built up in Britain over the last decade,” said George Osborne, the U.K. chancellor of the exchequer and second lord of the treasury. Moody is one of three major credit agencies around the world that judges a government’s ability to fulfill financial commitments and assesses the risk of that government defaulting on its debt. Credit rating agencies rate a country by its debt and deficit levels, economic growth prospects and instability of the political environment. DePaul economics professor Thomas Mondschean said that
despite the U.K.’s downgraded credit rating, it retains “a very high credit rating. It is a downgrade from what they had before, but it is not a bad credit rating at all.” In response to the downgrade, Mondschean expects to see no drastic changes in the U.K. economy. “The markets were already expecting this,” said Mondschean. “(The downgrade) confirmed what people already knew about the U.K.” According to the BBC, the U.K.’s downgraded credit rating was the result of the country’s inability to reduce its budget deficit or “the amount (the U.K.) has to borrow every year because it is spending more than it receives in tax revenue.” “(The U.K. government) under David Cameron and the conservatives … has adopted a very austere fiscal policy, cutting spending, raising taxes,” said Mondschean. Austerity is an economic policy that demands a decrease in government spending, often accompanied by a decrease in benefits and public services. In a Dec. 12 article from The
PHOTO COURTESY OF CREATIVE COMMONS
A collection of 50 pound notes. The British pound is the official currency of the U.K. New Yorker, John Cassidy said, “cutting government spending causes the economy’s overall output to fall, tax revenues to decrease and spending on benefits to increase … the end result is slower growth (or a recession) and high budget deficits.” Mondschean said Moody’s assessment of the U.K.’s credit rating is a result of the austerity policy. “It looks like the policy will continue and that the forecast for the U.K. is fairly sluggish economic growth going forward,” said Mondschean. The fiscal austerity policy is one that holds debate even in the
U.S., such as in the upcoming sequestration debate. Sequestration is the policy taken by Congress to reduce federal spending. Sequestration aims to reduce spending on social programs and military defense, which are prized by the Democrats and Republicans, respectively. While the rating downgrade in the U.K. was primarily an issue with repaying debt, the U.S. downgrade by Standard & Poor in 2011 was “a question of the political dysfunction between the Republicans and Democrats in Washington in getting a deficit reduction deal going. (Standard
& Poor was) not worried about the economy so much as they’re worried about the political risk in Washington.” WHO SAID THIS?! Since the U.S. downgrade, interest rates have fallen, proving that the ability for the U.S. to borrow money has improved. Mondschean anticipates that the U.K. does not need to worry about a drastic economic downfall either. However, differing ideologies concerning economic policy remain a debate between conservatives and liberals in both political organizations.
Equal Rights Amendment: ratification failed HOW TO AMEND THE
CONSTITUTION Both houses of 2/3 of State congress must legislatures must OR propose an call for a amendment with Constitutional a 2/3 vote Convention
3/4 of State
legislature must OR approve of the amendment
3/4 of the States must approve the amendment via ratifying conventions
This has only been used once, to repeal Prohibition
Since the 18th Amendment, Congress has set a term of seven years for an amendment to get ratified
Only 33 amendments have recieved a 2/3 vote from both Houses of Congress. Of those, only 27 have been ratified by the states.
By ROSE STRATMAN Contributing Writer
The Oscars never fail to be a topic of discussion, but when box office hits depict historical events and political movements, sometimes they can generate more than just gossip. That was the case with this year’s Academy Award nominee “Lincoln.” After a trip to the theater with his family, Dr. Ranjan Batra, a University of Mississippi Medical Center professor of neurobiology and anatomical sciences, took a deeper look at Mississippi’s role in the ratification of the 13th Amendment. His digging found that due to a clerical error, Mississippi had not yet officially abolished slavery. This may seem like an alarming oversight, but the 13th Amendment is not the only landmark amendment that hasn’t been ratified by all states. In fact, the Equal Rights Amendment hasn’t been adopted in the U.S. Constitution at all. Written in 1923 by Alice Paul, the Equal Rights Amendment was thought of as a subsequent step to securing women’s rights in the U.S. after the ratification of the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote. The ERA, which protects the equal application of the Constitution to all U.S. citizens regardless of gender, was introduced into every session of Congress
after it was written and finally passed the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives in 1972. It was then sent to the states to gain the necessary 38 ratifications in order to be formally adopted into the Constitution. Despite an extension of the typical seven-year ratification period, the ERA lost momentum and remains three states short. The 15 states that chose not to ratify the ERA is surprising to some, especially considering that DePaul calls one of them home. Illinois required a three-fifths supermajority vote in each house to pass the ratification of the ERA, which it never fully met. This is not to say that the women of Illinois do not enjoy freedom from legal sex discrimination. Despite the fact that Illinois never ratified the ERA, it did include a gender discrimination clause in Section 18 of its Bill of Rights. Four other states that did not ratify the ERA created a version of it in their Constitutions. Though The Equal Pay Act, Pregnancy Discrimination Act and Titles VII and IX of the Civil Rights Act protect women from sex discrimination, proponents of the ERA argue that they are not enough. Anti-discrimination laws can be amended or repealed by Congress through a simple majority and may not be enforced as strongly as a Constitutional amendment would be. “You cannot violate the constitution,”
said Christina Rivers, an associate professor of political science at DePaul. “To enshrine it in an amendment makes it more permanent and could lend weight to why other statutory laws should be passed.” Ratification of the ERA could also affect international perception of the U.S. in the area of gender equality. As the land of the free, the absence of an equal rights provision in the U.S. Constitution raises questions on how free Americans really are. “I could see how it could lead to critiques of hypocrisy on gender equality,” said Rivers. “On one hand, compared to developing countries we’re way ahead of the game, but compared to some of our peers, we may be behind.” Supporters of the ERA believe that the rights and dreams laid out in the Constitution should be obtainable for all citizens regardless of gender. “We shall not be safe until the principle of equal rights is written into the framework of our government," said Alice Paul, the creator of the ERA, at Seneca Falls in 1923. Historically, the women’s rights movement was inspired and propelled by the abolishment of slavery and the civil rights movement. Could recent strides in equality for the LGBTQA community and the healthcare debate revive a new wave in the fight for gender equality?
Nation & World. March 4, 2013. The DePaulia |11
Suburban district shoots blanks in halls
By SARAH STACH Contributing Writer
Two gunshots rang through the halls of Cary Grove High School on Jan. 30, but they were not in crisis. According to Principal Jay Sargent, it was quite the opposite. A starter gun was fired at either end of the school by local police while students and teachers were secured in classrooms. This is a part of a new “code red” drill at the school in order to prepare for a mass shooting emergency situation. This drill was run in hopes to give students and faculty to better prepare them in case of an emergency. Cary Police Chief Steve Casstevens said that this is the reality of the society that we live in. “We can't stick our heads in the sand and pretend these types
of things happen,” Casstevens said. Students and faculty were briefed on the drill beforehand, and an email was sent home to parents explaining what would occur and that there would be counselors available to students following the drill. The nature of this drill
“
discussion between faculty and students on the causes of shootings and emotional stability would be more effective in preparing students for emergency situations. “Telling children that faculty are prepared and that they have a plan in case of emergency is usually enough to put their
It's a sad but true fact that we can no longer protect our children from everything in the world.” DANA MCDERMOTT, Psychology Professor
has DePaul Professor Dana McDermott worried. Professor McDermott said that this type of drill could cause students to “revisit previous trauma,” and that the groundwork for this type of drill has not yet been laid. McDermott identifies that
minds at ease,” said McDermott. McDermott expressed concern that the code red drill involving gunfire could cause unnecessary stress and anxiety in students. Along with discussions on gun control and violence, McDermott explains the lack of
The budget blues hit close to home By KEVIN GROSS Staff Writer
Leaders across the country are bracing for extreme budget cuts, known as the sequester, that began Friday, March 1. These automatic cuts are occurring due to a failure between Congress and the President to negotiate an alternate plan; as it is, in 2013 alone the sequester will result in $42.7 billion cuts in defense spending and another $42.7 billion in across-theboard cuts for domestic programs from categories ranging from education to food safety programs. Not just a one-time cut, similar cuts worth about $100 billion per year will occur over the next ten years; economists predict that this will have adverse effects on the economy, which is still recovering from the Recession of 2007. The history of the budget sequester begins with concern over the U.S.’s massive national debt, which as of 2012 stood at over $16 trillion dollars. In order to combat this, Congress and the President agreed to sign the Budget Control Act in 2011, which would require the government to agree on a series of revenue increases or budget cuts. If the government failed to accomplish this, then a series of automatic budget cuts were set to occur Jan. 1, the same time the Bush-era tax cuts were set to expire. The combination of automatic tax increases and budget cuts were referred to as the “fiscal cliff,” which some economists predicted would result in another minirecession if it were allowed to occur. The President and Congress were able to come to a deal that prevented acrossthe-board tax increases for all but the rich Jan. 1; however, the budget issue was never truly resolved, and the deadline was instead merely pushed back to March 1. It was originally believed that President
Obama and the Republican-majority house would be able to negotiate a better, more thought-out budget deal. As fomer acting Secretary of Treasury Neal Wolin said, “Congress enacted this in 2011 thinking that it would cause enough pain for all members that they would eventually enact a deficit reduction plan of equal size in order to avoid the indiscriminate, salami-sliced pain that the sequester embodies.” Indeed, both sides generally agree that these indiscriminate cuts are more painful than an alternate set of cuts that would rationally target waste, and the notion of a budget sequestration holds very little appeal among Americans both Republican and Democrat. Former Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney even said, “I think [sequestration] is a big mistake. I thought it was a mistake on the part of the White House to propose it. I think it was a mistake for Republicans to go along with it." However, neogtiations failed largerly because of inability for both sides of the aisle to compromise over what role taxes would play in to the alternative plan. DePaul economics professor Lawrence Frateschi sees the sequester as largely illogical. “These cuts are horribly insane. What’s crazy is that the Republicans are even missing out on the chance to accomplish some of their goals; they passed up on the Democrats’ offer of entitlement reform, which may have the most logic out of any cuts … In the end, I wonder if this was for political rather than economical goals.” The effects of sequestration to the economy are expected to be devastating. They are predicted by the Bipartisan Policy Center to create an approximate loss of 1 million jobs per year. Frateschi thinks that the cuts in federal grants “may even force Illinois to default.”
emotional awareness in today’s youth. She identifies that this drill could produce fear in students, with a majority of them unable to recognize this or feel compelled to discuss it with a counselor. As a result of repressed fear, anger could surface. McDermott notes that in American society a majority of children, especially boys, are taught early on that revealing their emotions, especially fear, is a sign of weakness. Because of this type socialization, McDermott fears that students who may need counseling following the drill will fail to seek it due to the stigma that comes with counseling. Another major issue McDermott sees is the email alert sent home to parents regarding the drill. Not all parents may regularly check their email thus leaving them in the dark about the possible stress the students
are being put through. Along with a failure to check emails, there are also possible language barriers with parents who are not fluent in English. The bigger issue McDermott sees with this, however, is that there is an increasing disconnect between parents and the school their children attend. McDermott sees a growing need for parents to be involved in their children’s education and that this, along with emotional coaching, would better prepare everyone in case of emergency. Schools and parents are doing everything they can to prepare for an emergency, and there are some ways that are more effective in doing so. Unfortunately, recreating a possible emergency doesn’t seem like the best way to do so. “It’s a sad but true fact that we can no longer protect our children from everything in the world,” said McDermott.
12 | The DePaulia. March 4, 2013
OPINIONS
Opinions Editor Kasia Fejklowicz depauliaopinion@gmail.com
CTA crime widespread
Hillary for president in '16 BY JACKIE TORTORELLO Contributing Writer
Photo courtesy of CREATIVE COMMONS
According to Chicago Sun-Times, total crime at CTA rail stations rose by 21.4 percent from 2011 to 2012. Compared to 2010, crime was up nearly 32 percent.
CTA SAFETY 101: • Know your surroundings. • Avoid traveling between 12 a.m. - 6 a.m. • Don't listen to music, especially at night. • Put all of your expensive items away. Cellphone theft is the No. 1 type of theft on the CTA. • If you feel threatened, leave.
BY OGECHI EMECHEBE Contributing Writer The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) is responsible for approximately 1.6 million rides throughout Chicago on an average weekday. Many Chicagoans solely depend on it as their only form of transportation. With such high volumes of riders on a daily basis, it’s alarming that the CTA is quickly becoming a dangerous form of transportation. According to a recent report released by ABC7 Chicago’s I-Team, violence on the CTA is widespread. The report says riders are often met with a variety of frightening encounters such as armed robbers, cellphone thieves, fist fights and shoving. ABC7 provided raw police data showing that in 2012, there were more than 6,800 assaults, robberies, thefts and similar offenses. According to data, you are more likely to become a victim on a CTA train or platform than on a bus or at a bus stop. On average, 19 CTA passengers are victimized each day. With the privilege of unlimited CTA rides during the academic year, DePaul students
should be aware of these statistics and do their best to prevent becoming a victim. While we can’t avoid dangerous situation at all times, we can use common sense and good judgments to decrease the chances of being victimized. Here are a few tips: • Know your surroundings. Get a good sense of those around you and keep an eye out for anything that looks suspicious. • Avoid traveling between 12 a.m. – 6 a.m. This is when disaster is most likely to strike
“
the place to display your most expensive possessions. If you feel threatened, leave. It’s better to overestimate a situation and be safe rather than underestimate it and end up becoming the latest victim of CTA crime. DePaul students can rest a little easier, though. It was recently announced that surveillance cameras will be installed in all trains traveling through Lincoln Park by the end of 2013. DePaul’s main station,
According to (ABC7), you are more likely to become a victim on a CTA train or platform than on a bus or at a bus stop. On average, 19 CTA passengers are victimized each day.”
because not many people are around. • Don’t listen to music, especially at night. Listening to music allows people to zone out and lose awareness of their surroundings, which makes it easier to be victimized. • Put all your expensive items away. Cellphone theft is the No. 1 type of theft on the CTA. iPhones are being snatched faster than Halloween candy. Criminals will target items such as iPads, MacBooks, tablets, etc. The CTA is not
Fullerton, will be included. “Having a world-class public transportation system is a key goal of my administration, and making sure that Chicagoans can have a safe experience onboard our trains and buses is a top priority,” said Mayor Rahm Emanuel in a statement. “These additional cameras will work directly with the many other upgrades we’ve made to improve the experience of our passengers, so they can get to work and school smoothly and safely.”
As political parties consider presidential candidates for the next election, Hillary Clinton is on everyone’s mind. “It would be a good idea to find out how tired I really am,” said Clinton. But still, 20 years of intense political engagement and the recent cataclysms of Benghazi have placed the former Senator of New York steps away from creating a legacy. According to the Washington Times, she transferred $102,797 into an account after paying off debts from the 2008 primary. This is about a billion short of what she needs to run, but with an official announcement of her new political aim, supporters will most likely flock to her website without forgetting their checkbooks. Clinton has already spun a web of international relations among the globe’s most powerful people and her diplomatic efforts are publically respected. Although progressive parties viewed her coalition against Muammar Qaddafi as aggressive and unnecessary, it was her involvement that reached towards resolution. In addition, Clinton has encouraged the development of true democracy. Rather than reaffirming a government-togovernment stronghold, she has pressed for political involvement on social and civil levels. By appointing Melanne Verveer as the ambassador-at-large for global women’s issues, she has recognized the necessity of equal involvement while disregarding historic gender disparities. It is obvious that by giving Clinton a shot at the presidency, an intrinsic need for tolerance will be promoted by her supporters. At the same time, her largest strength becomes her ultimate downfall. During a Senate Foreign Relations Committee meeting in January, Clinton reflected upon the consequences of the Benghazi attack. Her declaration of sentiment defined what is stereotypically considered the essence of her gender. “If you’re too soft, you’re not confident and if you’re too confident you’re not nice enough,” said Ambassador Prudence Bushnell from Falls Church, Va. in an interview with The Huffington Post. The paradox is there and it’s up to voters to find truth. It is unknown if Clinton will become president in 2016, but contemporary society has moved towards transformation.
Opinions.March 4, 2013. The DePaulia | 13
The Pope steps down, leaves Vatican in uncertain state BY JACKIE TORTORELLO Contributing Writer In the 13th century, Pope Gregory XII resigned during the Western Schism. While he and two other men vied for full religious authority, Europe’s borders and citizens were torn in directions of obedience. As a way to re-stitch the split and heal the fractions of Europe, Gregory resigned and ultimately improved the continent's cohesion. Six centuries later, it’s a different story. The Vatican is currently wrought with allegations of gay sex, pedophilia and genderized ideals. The pope is relinquishing power of the pulpit based on claims of old age. However, the last time a pope stepped down, the decision stemmed from political degeneration. According to The New York Times, Pope Benedict XVI, 86, has shown signs of advanced aging for quite some time. He was seen dozing off during the Christmas Eve Mass and had to be taken from the altar of St. Peters on a wheeled platform.
His body, as well as mind, may be deteriorating, but his timing could not be more convenient. During an ordinary meeting of the canonization of three potential saints, the pope said, “Before God, I have come to the certainty that my strengths, due to an advanced age, are no longer suited to an adequate exercise,” referring to his religious rein over the world's one billion Roman Catholics. “If you’ve seen videos of him you can see he is very frail. He cannot fulfill the duties that he has as pope. But I don’t think it was the scandal that attributed to his decision,” said Patrick Humpal, a DePaul sophomore and religious education assistant. While the pope stepping down from his position seems scandalous enough, serious threats to the integrity of the Catholic Church stem from British Cardinal Keith O’Brien and his relation to “inappropriate acts” surrounding four other men. According to The New York Times, Benedict was aware of these misappropriations one week before his official resignation Feb. 11. However, he had planned in secret to resign several months prior to O’Brien’s allegations. Of the men coming forward,
one claims the cardinal made an “inappropriate approach” after a nighttime prayer session at a seminarian school in 1980. Another man said he was offered the opportunity to spend a week “getting to know the cardinal” at a home in Edinburgh, Scotland. The Vatican believes that the news reports alleging O’Brien’s obstruction of the priesthood are a fear tactic designed to push the upcoming papal electors into picking a more conservative pope. O'Brien resigned from his position Feb. 25. According to The New York Times, he once rebuked a Scottish bishop who spoke of denying homosexuals a chance of teaching in Catholic schools. He even hopes the new pope will lift the ban on celibacy. “I think it’s a disgrace that anyone in higher office, especially a cardinal, is facing the allegations. I really think that it just paints a bad picture of the church. People are starting to stigmatize that all Catholic priests are pedophiles,” said Humpal. As an opportunity to revitalize the face of Catholicism is now apparent, it is unclear which direction the Vatican will move. The next election could
MICHAEL KAPELER|MCT Campus
Pope Benedict XVI speaks to tens of thousands of pilgrims and well-wishers during his final general audience Feb. 27 the eve of his retirement as leader of the world's Roman Catholics at St. Peter's Square, Vatican City. signify a more tolerant stance on issues like sexuality and procreation for members of the priesthood. Or it could continue
to uphold secular standards while averting a real chance for change.
Jesse Jackson Jr., his wife abuse $750,000 in campaign funds BY NATALIA HERNANDEZ Contributing Writer Former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., 47, and his wife, Sandi Jackson, 49, former Chicago alderman, have admitted to abusing more than $750,000 in campaign funds from 2005 to 2012. “In perfect candor, your honor, I have no interest in wasting the taxpayers’ time or money,” said Jackson after waving his right to trial. “(I am) guilty, your honor,” Jackson responded to U.S. District Judge Robert Wilkins while tearfully looking back at family members in the courtroom, including his father, potent political and cultural figure and civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson. Jackson has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud, mail fraud and false statements – all felonies – and he will face prison time when sentenced June 28. Although he has the right to argue for a sentence above or below 46 to 57 months, he will be ineligible for probation and submitted to a fine of about $10,000 to $100,000 under a plea deal with prosecutors. Jackson’s wife, Sandi, has also pleaded guilty to related tax charges. As part of her guilty plea, she has agreed to pay $168,000 in restitution and is scheduled for sentencing July 1 for a possible prison term of about 18 to 24 months. The couple made fraudulent campaign and tax disclosures to cover up a rampant misuse of campaign funds on items such as memorabilia related to Michael Jackson, Jimi Hendrix and Bruce Lee; $43,350 on
He underwent allegations of an extramarital affair with a Washington bikini model and waitress, which later drew attention to an ongoing criminal probe of his campaign fund. He admitted himself to the Mayo Clinic for having bipolar disorder, which soon led to his November resignation from Congress. Needless to say, the fall has truly been a spectacle of “reality star” proportions. Yet on his day in court, amidst tears and failed attempts at stoic composure, he had one thing to say on his way out of court to the crowd of hungry reporters: “Tell everybody back home I’m sorry I let ‘em down, OK?” And with these words, our forgiving thoughts took pause. Darius Montague, 22, sociology major simply stated, “It happens.” CLIFF OWEN|AP “People launder money, steal it, use Former Illinois Rep. Jesse Jackson, Jr. leaves federal court Feb. 20 in Washit for personal benefit, but taking into ington after he entered a guilty plea to criminal charges that he engaged in a perspective the amount of money people in scheme to spend $750,000 in campaign funds on personal items. power steal (in the billions) and get caught with, $750,000 doesn’t seem so bad,” said a men’s Rolex watch; nearly $9,600 in supporters and campaign devotees. Montague. children’s furniture; $5,150 in cashmere He was once the hope before anyone Perhaps it does not. clothing and furs; $17,000 on tobacco even knew about a young community Perhaps this is yet another politician, shops; $14,513 on dry cleaning; $5,814 organizer in Chicago named Barack who has been caught between the lines of on alcohol; $4,000 on a cruise; $243 Obama. justice and corruption, lies of omission and at a Build-A-Bear Workshop; $60,000 As years went on, Jackson seemed to words of trust. on restaurants, nightclubs and lounges; succumb to the lavish nature of the infamous “There will be another chapter in Jesse $31,700 on airfare; $16,000 at sports clubs “Corrupt Chicago Politician,” even hiring Jackson’s life, a chapter that brings joy to and lounge; $8,000 at grocery stores; and Judy Smith, a crisis management expert the people who care about him,” said Reid $6,000 at drugstores. portrayed in the television show “Scandal” Weingarten, Jackson’s attorney. After an 18-year-long career in to deal with some of his many hiccups on Perhaps that is the only thing that needs Congress and after becoming a field director the way down. to be said because after all of his lies there for the National Rainbow Coalition and And there are more scandals. He was can only be hope for a better tomorrow in a advising many of his father’s presidential tainted by the gubernatorial scandal of Rod complex Chicago. campaigns, Jesse Jackson Jr. has decided to Blagojevich’s failed attempt to sell the seat admit to his long-standing disregard for his of former U.S. Senator Obama.
The opinions in this section do not necessarily reflect those of The DePaulia staff.
FOCUS
14 | The DePaulia. March 4, 2013
Miami Beach, Fla.
Puerto Rico Cancun, Mexico
SPRING BRE By TAYLOR HOLT Contributing Writer For many college students, spring break is one of the most highly anticipated breaks of the school year, but planning the perfect trip can be hard based on personal preferences and finances. The first challenge is finding the perfect place to go. Since college is very expensive, for some students an inexpensive trip is the goal. For those who have saved up, they can splurge on a great vacation to a spring break-friendly location. According to U.S. News Travel’s rankings, the top 11 most popular spring break locations are Miami Beach at number one, followed by South Padre Island, Texas; Cancun, Mexico; Puerto Vallarta, Mexico; the Bahamas; Puerto Rico; Jamaica; Cabo San Lucas, Mexico; Playa Del Carmen, Mexico; Sanibel Island, Fla.; and Daytona, Fla. For many students in the Chicago area, this is the perfect time to enjoy Chicago in the spring, but for others, it is more of a time to get away from Chicago’s unpredictable weather. “I want to plan a last-minute trip to a random place,” said Sylvia Leak, a Columbia Col-
Jamaica
Planning the perfect vacation seems expensive, but may cost less than you think lege student and Chicago resident. Leak isn’t the only one. A lot of students try to plan last-minute trips to places that meet their desires. There are a few locations perfect for the last-minute planner that can easily fit a low budget. There are numerous places in the United States to spend spring break, which are affordable and also pretty popular. According to lifestyle website Living On the Cheap, the cheapest recommended places are Myrtle Beach, S.C.; Corpus Christi, Texas; Las Vegas; or even taking a Caribbean cruise. Myrtle Beach, S.C. is a popular destination that is a less expensive option for a spring break trip. The average high temperature in March is 68 degrees. If you’re looking for a place not too hot but not too cold either, Myrtle Beach is perfect. The oceanfront bars and restaurants along the beach are open during spring break, and they also offer many spring break specials.
Its popular night clubs offer discounts as well. Through travel sites like Priceline, Travelocity and Expedia, there were oceanfront rooms for as little as $52 per night in March. Corpus Christi, Texas has an average high temperature of 76 degrees in March. This is a great time to visit the beach and get some sun exposure. The attractions here include parasailing, fishing, kayaking, sailing and more. In the downtown area, you can party at numerous nightclubs as well as experience live music, karaoke and dancing. The average low price of a room here is as low as $114 per night. Las Vegas is a very popular spring break location and has an average temperature of 69 degrees in March. Finding something to do in Las Vegas may be the easiest thing to figure out. There are options such as the Las Vegas strip, gambling, Broadway and comedy shows, zip lining, shopping and numerous other attractions as well. The cheapest hotel room in
Las Vegas, Nev.
Sin City is $72 per night. If a road trip is more of your speed are many fun places you can get to by ca Memphis, Tenn. is about 533 miles Chicago. The most popular thing to do i Elvis Presley’s Graceland mansion, whi fers vacation packages as well as othe packages, including the legendary Su cords Studio. There’s also the Memphi Botanical Gardens and the Mississippi Park located on Mud Island to name things. The lowest price for a hotel in phis is $60 per night. However, if staying in Chicago is your speed, there is plenty to do here. Th efits of staying in Chicago over spring can outweigh the reason why you m choosing to go away. There is always thing to do in Chicago – there will be crowds because of the temperatures or p going away for break, and you will be a
Caribbean Cruise
Focus.March 4, 2013. The DePaulia | 15
Focus Editor Kiersten Sinko depauliafocus@gmail.com
Spending Break in Chicago? Corpus Christi, Texas
EAk
,
d, there ar. s from is visit ich ofer tour un Reis Zoo, i River a few Mem-
s more he beng break may be somefewer people able to
see more in less time. “I wouldn’t mind staying in Chicago for break,” said Indigo Donnelly, a student and Chicago resident. A short list of the things you can enjoy in Chicago during the average 45 degree temperature during this time of the year are visiting the Willis Tower (also known as the Sears Tower), Millennium Park, the Art Institute of Chicago, visiting Hyde Park to see the Obama family’s residence, as well as other activities in the neighborhood such as eating at the Valois Diner, which is rumored to be President Barack Obama’s favorite breakfast spot. Try the many restaurants in the downtown Chicago area – a few recommended ones are Grand Lux Café or the Cheesecake Factory. Attend a theater show or production, as well as a blues show at the famous Buddy Guy’s Legends nightclub. If you’re having a hard time finding discounts, Groupon offers a number of great deals on popular restaurants in Chicago’s many neighborhoods and spa session deals. Whatever you choose to do, spring break is the only time before summer vacation to go on a trip without having to worry about homework, big projects or finals, so make your trip one to remember.
By LIZ PETERSON AND KIERSTEN SINKO Contributing Writer and Focus Editor We all have that one friend who gloats about their perfect spring break plans. The “typical” college vacation involves consuming large amounts of alcohol and lounging by the beach. For some DePaul students, that tropical paradise can’t turn into a reality because of busy work schedules and lack of funds, hence the loathing for our friend with the perfect spring break plans. Although Chicago is not the warmest place to be for spring break considering all the recent snow, the city still has lots to do over the week! Get out and explore somewhere new, and appreciate this city for all of its worth. There are ways to get away without having to travel 500 miles. We decided to walk you through each day of Spring Break, so make your city-cation one that counts!
March 21 $9 admission at Adler Planetarium Spend the night under the stars for $9 at the Adler Planetarium A full bar and café are available until 10 p.m. Bring a date and take in the beauty of the city.
March 22 Dinner in Chinatown
What better way to kick off the weekend than with a great dinner in Chinatown? Just a quick ride down the red line, so bring a grab a group of friends and head down there for an adventure!
March 23 IMAX Movie at Navy Pier Spend your Saturday night seeing a movie on the BIG screen! Currently “The Dark Knight Rises” and “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” are playing, but stay tuned to see what other movies are playing on that night!
March 24
Neighborhoods of the World festival at Navy Pier
The Bahamas Photos courtesy of CREATIVE COMMONS
Chicago, Ill.
March 26 Free admission at Shedd Aquarium Enter a new world as you explore the marine life of over 50 species, including the giant beluga white!
March 27
Chicago Architecture Boat Tours If the weather permits, Shoreline Sightseeing at Navy Pier will run their Arichtecture tours. If the weather is 45 degrees or warmer, come enjoy a day on the river!
March 28 Best Coast & Green Day at All State Arena
Best Coast is guaranteed to help you put your winter blues behind you. Although going to a Green Day concert might seem like a flashback to middle school, the nostalgia will bring in a wave of good feelings.
March 29
See “Othello! The Remix” at Chicago Shakespeare theater
Are you a fan of William Shakespeare, but can’t understand a word of it? The Q Brothers remixed the classic story “Othello” into a story that is understandable, and filled with some pretty fresh beats!
March 30 Bunny Rock 5K
Navy Pier has dedicated a few Sundays to celebrate the different cultures in Chicago. This week they are celebrating Phillipine’s from noon until 5 p.m. Join the festivities with great music, food and dancing!
If sitting on the couch all week isn’t your cup of tea, train for the Bunny Rock 5K! Every runner gets a set of bunny ears to celebrate Easter, and the race kicks off at 9 a.m. at 601 W. Montrose Dr.
March 25
March 31
Blackhawks take on Los Angeles Kings The Chicago Blackhawks have had quite the season already, so cheer on the best city in the world as they take on LA at 7 p.m. Get tickets or throw a party and watch the game!
Easter Brunch with friends Now that everyone is heading back to Chicago for classes starting the next day, pick up some ingredients at the store and make brunch with a few friends to celebrate the start of Spring Quarter!
ARTS & LIFE
Arts & Life Editor Courtney Jacquin depauliamagazine@gmail.com
DePaul di$count day$ A days worth of student discounts around Lincoln Park
By DIANA DiLENGE Contributing Writer
Living in Chicago in expensive in general, but its especially expensive for DePaul students living in Lincoln Park. The fashionable boutiques on Webster Avenue and the restaurants serving mouthwatering cuisine on Lincoln Avenue are tempting, but they are out of most students’ financial reach. Fortunately, students need not despair. It is possible to enjoy much of what Lincoln Park and Chicago have to offer without breaking the bank. All you need for a frugal day of spending around campus is your student ID. Here The DePaulia suggests an itinerary for a cheap day out in Lincoln Park. 10 a.m. Start your morning off right with a hearty late breakfast from Jam ‘N Honey located at 958 Webster Ave. Fill up on fluffy pancakes or an omelet loaded with your favorite veggies, but make sure to flash your ID when the bill comes to get 10 percent off your meal. “The food is delicious and yummy,” said Simone CaronVera, a sophomore marketing student at DePaul. “I love that they’re now serving dinner.” 11 a.m. After you’ve finished breakfast, walk over to Armitage Avenue and spend the rest of the morning with a little retail therapy. Hit up American Apparel for some classic t-shirts and hoodies to rock during classes. “American Apparel clothing is really basic so it’s good for college students to pair with different pieces and mix and match,” said Carissa Marconet, a sophomore communications and media student. “It’s cool we have a discount there.” DePaul students receive 15 percent off their purchases with their ID. 12 p.m. If you’re looking for accessories to go with your new outfit, Francesca's, located at 2012 N. Halsted St., offers a wide selection for any style and a 15 percent discount. 1 p.m. If you’re not interested in picking up a new scarf or pair of earrings for your outfit, but you do need a new pair of sturdy hiking boots for your next trek, visit Uncle Dan’s The Great Outdoor Store at 3551 N. Southport Ave. After you fill your arms with new outdoor adventure gear, make sure to show your student ID for
10 percent off of your purchase. 2 p.m. Once you’ve worked up an appetite from your morning shopping, grab a delicious sandwich from one of the many great restaurants around campus. “I absolutely love that the Bourgeois Pig names their sandwiches after books,” said Megan Daley, a senior journalism student. “It makes it feel more like an adventure ordering a sandwich.” The Bourgeois Pig, located at 738 W. Fullerton Ave., offers students, staff and faculty a 10 percent discount on their meals. If it’s a Friday, head down the street to Uncle Sammy’s at 1231 W. Fullerton before 3 p.m. DePaul students receive 50 percent off their meal, making it possible for a sub, a fountain drink, a bag of chips and a brownie to cost less than $6. “It’s the best thing ever because as a college student it gets expensive eating out,” said Jennifer Latshaw, a senior art history student. “Uncle Sammy’s is an awesome local company that you can tell loves being part of the DePaul community. Half-Off Fridays are an awesome reason to support a great company.” 3 p.m. It’s still possible to spend an afternoon pampering yourself on a student budget. Use your 10 percent student discount at Nail Fairy at 1239 W. Fullerton to get a manicure and five-minute arm and neck message for just $13, plus tip. “I thoroughly enjoyed the hand, neck and back massages because I’ve never had that done before at a nail salon,” said Mandie Lederer, a junior communication and media student. “I thought it was great for the price.” 4 p.m. Continue to treat yourself by getting a new trim or style at one of the hair salons in the area offering student discounts. The Great Clips at 1005 W. Webster offers students a haircut for just $9.99. If you don’t mind a quick trip on the CTA to the Loop, get a fresh new hair-do at XEX Hair Gallery at 35 W. Wacker Drive, where all hair, color and nail services are 30 percent off. 5 p.m. No pampering is complete without indulging in a sweet treat. Luckily, Swirlz Cupcakes, located at 705 W. Belden, can cure any sweet tooth with their wide array of cupcakes. The only thing that can make their treats even sweeter is saving 10 percent on your purchases, just by showing your student ID.
7 p.m. Now that you’re well-dressed and well-pampered, it’s time to enjoy the rest of your night out on the town. If you’re craving some delicious Chinese food for dinner and don’t want to make the journey to Chinatown, Big Bowl, located at 60 E. Ohio St., is a good option. Dine on Kung Pao Chicken or Mongolian Beef and savor the flavor, knowing students receive a 20 percent discount. 8 p.m. There’s nothing better than dinner and a show. Students can pick up last-minute tickets for the latest plays and musicals brought to the city by Broadway in Chicago for just $25. Arrive at the box office just an hour before the curtain opens and show your student ID, and the best open seats in the house are yours. “I think it’s great that Chicago Broadway gives students the opportunity to see high quality theater for a low price,” said Chelsea Robinson, a sophomore hospitality student. “ It’s a great culture experience.” Currently playing is “I Love Lucy Live on Stage” at the Broadway Playhouse theatre, and student rush tickets to the show will save you $20-$60, depending on your seat. 9:30 p.m. After a long day of savings, spend the rest of the night celebrating your frugalness. If sitting back at home and relishing in all the money you’ve saved isn’t your style, consider using your student discount one last time for a performance at the Second City. Take 15 percent off of your ticket price on any Tuesday, Thursday or Sunday show at the famous comedy theater located at 1616 N. Wells. What could be better than ending your day of student discounts with a night full of laughter and some extra change in your pocket?
10 a.m. NICOLE CASH | The DePaulia
11 a.m. NICOLE CASH | The DePaulia
12 p.m. DENNIS GEORGES | The DePaulia
Zine scene
Arts & Life. March 4, 2013. The DePaulia | 17
Fourth annual Chicago Zine Fest this weekend, March 8-9 By HANNAH HOFFMAN Contributing Writer Since its conception four years ago, the annual Chicago Zine Fest is the cornerstone for the Chicago zine community. The fest brings together the work of more than 200 zine artists and enthusiasts from around the country and the world March 8-9. Events at this year’s festival include a panel discussion led by zine artists Kerri Radley, Maranda Elizabeth and Dave Roche on writing about health, disability and accessibility in zines, "Zine, Lose or Draw!" hosted by Neil Brideau at Quimbys bookstore as well as the annual exhibitions. “There’s really something for everyone and the great thing about zines is that anyone can write one, so they are unfiltered information and stories,” said Coordinator Leslie Perrine. “The festival itself is a celebration of these things.”
The festival began in 2009, when coordinators Ramsey Beyer, Neil Brideau, Leslie Perrine and Matt Whispers realized that most of the exhibitors they saw at the Milwaukee Zine Fest were from Chicago. The festival has more than doubled in size since its first year, with youth readings at 826CHI, panel discussions and exhibitions at Columbia College as well as other special events at Quimbys bookstore. “We thought ‘why not start a zine fest in Chicago?” said Perrine. “As a group, we really wanted to bring that kind of community to the Chicago zine scene that we had felt in Milwaukee.” A staple of the underground since the 1930s, and popularized during the 1970s punk scene, zines, short for fanzines, are self published books and magazines whose subjects range from comic books to poetry, to the experiences of a deaf person. Zines are commonly
characterized by their handmade quality, such as sewn bindings and silk-screened covers. Now though, with their new academic interest, zines have made the move from the underground, into the mainstream, Coordinator Jami Sailor said. “The internet has helped those making zines find each other and find a community,” said Sailor. “In Chicago we have Quimby's to help create a more cohesive community.” Neil Brideau, the author of the zine "Minicomics" and a staff member at Quimbys, believes that the festival is invaluable in bringing zine artists and enthusiasts together, as well as introducing newcomers to the joy of self publishing. Brideau will also host "Zine, Lose or Draw!", a Pictionary-style game with a zine theme at Quimbys March 8. He will also be showing his Minicomics at the festival’s exhibition table. “I think the Zine Fest is a really great opportunity for
Photo courtesy of CHICAGO ZINE FEST
zinesters to come together,” said Brideau. “During winter in Chicago, people tend to hide away in their apartments because
of the weather. This brings people together and shows people how awesome self publishing can be.”
Love for 'Amour', foreign film of the year By EMMA RUBENSTEIN Staff Writer This year, one Oscar nomination had audiences buzzing. Amongst popular titles like “Argo” and “Silver Linings Playbook” a lesser-known French film emerged. “Amour” is the intimate story Anne and Georges, an elderly couple in the later stages of their lengthy marriage. The bond between them is quiet, resilient and warm, though one day Anne suffers a stroke, which leads them down a path that no one expects and everyone fears. Actress Emmanuelle Riva portrays Anne, and she was rightfully nominated for Best Actress because of her performance. Even through her harrowing deterioration within the film, she emits incredible grace. While many movies track a happy path to a happy ending, Riva faced the challenge of carrying her audience along with her character on a steady physical and mental decline. Despite the hardship Anne undergoes, Riva manages to mold a character that is truly beautiful inside and out; this is a difficult feat in today’s cinema. Because of the quiet nature of the movie, the details she enacts are unusually powerful. Riva imbues Anne with a characteristic kind of naïve blink that is absolutely tender and masterfully done. These kinds of facets glow so brightly in a movie that is so internally
Photo courtesy of AP
Jean-Louis Trintignant in a scene from the film, "Amour." The film directed by Michael Haneke won the Academy Award in the Foreign Language Film category. and emotionally driven. The audience comes to know Anne on a remarkably intimate level. In one scene, Anne sits at the kitchen table, flipping through old albums with her one hand that has not become paralyzed. As she turns the pages, the camera focuses in on the pictures themselves as Anne describes how beautiful life is. This scene is so characteristic of the warm and reflective nature of “Amour.” Its sparse dialogue is always completely purposeful. The audience is given the sense that
there is nothing gratuitous added. Actor Jean-Louis Trintignant portrays Anne’s loving husband, Georges. The chemistry he enacts with Riva is wonderful. There is no sense of sexual tension between the couple, but rather a slow and persistent love that is, ultimately, far more gratifying and heartbreaking. Trintignant exhibits a kind of tenderness that cements the couple and drives the film in a remarkably peaceful way despite its upsetting content. There are countless quiet moments that he drives to
perfection, despite their lack of dialogue. “Amour” is infused with a tremendous amount of symbolism, which has a usual potential to bog down a film completely and weigh too heavy to hold an audience. In this case, though, it is done impeccably. The movie steers away from melodrama completely, ensuring that its deeper implications affect the audience rather than overwhelm them. It is difficult to generate a symbolic film that operates well, but here it is
perfected. Though French is spoken throughout the entirety of the movie, it truly enhances the film, especially for those who do not know the language. It shrouds the film in a kind of mystery and also reminds its audiences that enduring love is vast and worldwide. “Amour” is quiet and intimate but can hardly be described as slow moving. Its peaceful nature is absolutely haunting. It serves as proof that a film does not have to rely on heavy theatrics to form a journey that is momentous and poignant. “One of the most endearing things about ‘Amour’ is the relationship,” said sophomore Andreas Tsironis. “It is one of the most realistic relationships I've ever seen in a movie. The characters’ love for one another is so unconditional and incredible.” As its title suggests, “Amour” is a story of love. While this is an obvious theme in current cinema, here it is captured through an unconventional lens that refreshes the topic and grounds it in reality. It is popular to idealize love in cinema, though “Amour” represents one of the most romantic films to date despite its lack of gaudy grandeur. It is a thoroughly beautiful film that will simultaneously frighten and move its audience. It will cause them to fall in love with a new definition of the word.
18 | The DePaulia. March 4, 2013
MARCH MADNESS: MUSIC EDITION Mark 'em down
Dylan Francis and Flosstradamus March 8
Take out your neon and candy and get ready for yet again another Congress Theater experience. While the theater is infamous for their obnoxious security, once you’re in the doors it’s time to be blinded by light shows and bass drops. It’s a late night event and the crowd seems to lose no energy as the hours pass. This is a great time if you’re interested in dubstep and trap music or just looking to get weird.
Slightly Stoopid March 9
If you’re not still recovering from Friday night at the Congress, Dylan & Flosstradamus will have packed up their show and Slightly Stoopid will be ready to take the stage by Saturday night. While this music has a completely different feel, the artists describe themselves as "a fusion of folk, rock, reggae and blues with hiphop, funk, metal and punk." As you can tell, they hit on most music genres and it would be a loss to miss this show.
STRFKR
March 19
I know, I know.. It’s during finals week, but if you don’t have an early final the next day ,it’s worth the short trip to The Metro venue to see this Portland based trio. Fresh off their new album Miracle Mile, it’ll be a chill time to get some friends together and dance to STRFKR electronica beats. Plus it’s only $16 in advance and $19 at the door!
Local Natives March 21
Most finals will be done, and the quarter will be completely over at this point so what better way to celebrate than to kickback and checkout Local Natives performing at The Vic Theatre. Off the Belmont stop, getting to The Vic is a pretty easy travel to unwind after all those tests. If you’re interested in alternative/ indie music this would be a great way to get a friend or a group to head over and end the quarter right.
Rihanna
March 22
If you’re still around that Friday and want to go out with a bang, The United Center will be hosting Rihanna’s Diamond’s world tour. After her big performance at the Grammy’s and the ongoing drama with her and Chris Brown once-again, Rihanna continues to stay at the top of the billboard charts and the cover of magazines. If you’re looking to dance and enjoy a fun and flashy show, Rihanna will bring it, I recommend being at this concert. Plus, the guest star will be A$AP Rocky, which is a good concert in itself!
By STEPHANIE BONG Contributing Writer In the icy cold winter that Chicago braces us with every year, there is no better way to warm up then walking into a mass crowd of sweaty-dancing people. One of the advantages of being a student in a city like Chicago is the great amount of opportunities to experience music. While it seems that the end of the quarter is creeping up on us and soon we will be cramming everything we’ve learned in the past few months in order to pass our finals, right now is the perfect time to let loose and release some stress. According to a PsychWorld article, Jane Collingwood states, “As music can absorb our attention, it acts as a distraction at the same time it helps to explore emotions. This means it can be a great aid to meditation, helping to prevent the mind wandering.” So whether you’re looking to blow off steam or just go out and vibe to one of your favorite artists, check out some of these upcoming shows!
Arts & Life. March 4, 2013. The DePaulia | 19
Baked
A look at Chartwells' favorite baked good By RAE SHUMAN AND M.E. BARKER Contributing Writers The Student Center (also known as “the Stuce,” “Stewie,” or 2400 N. Sheffield Ave., depending on what crowd you run with) is like Lincoln Park's living room. Think of all of the things that are going on in there – we all know the fastest burrito roller, or who will give you an extra roll with your soup free of charge, but what we don't consider is what else could be going on through those mysterious Chartwells’ kitchen doors. Part of this mystery is the face behind the fry of the week or the complex dishes at Kitchen. You may be wondering; “Who is the mastermind that creates some of our favorite, most delicious treats at DePaul?” These people are much more a part of our lives than we give them credit for. After all, they are the folks that spend their days providing us sustenance to get through WRD 104 or a late-night study session. No food item at the Student Center better exemplifies culinary creativity than the brownie. They are available at almost every checkout station -- the final temptation before we hand over our student ID or credit card. But who is the Michelangelo behind these masterpieces? Ken Jasper, the Chartwells baker – the great bambino of brownies – has been working at Chartwells for 15
years. He began working at the grill (when the Student Center was in its old location on Clifton) but now is the full-time weekday baker. Although he is never at the cash register or behind the counter, he plays a huge role in the food production at the Student Center. A Chicago native, Jasper’s career began at a local bakery in the Loop. After working there, a friend recommended a job at Chartwells, and he began his career at DePaul. After spending a few years at the grill, he returned to his baking roots and became the head baker. “When I got to DePaul, I already had baking experience, the baker had left, so I said, ‘Hey let me bake!’ So they threw me in the back and the rest is history,” Jasper said of his switch from the grill to baking. Being a big cookie fan himself, his favorite Chartwells classic is the Chocolate Chip Cookie Bar. He finds inspiration in television shows such as “Sweet Street.” “The only thing I do is try to get creative with them,” said Jasper. “I watch the Food Network quite a bit. I just say ‘well that would be interesting’ so I throw in some chocolate chips, some m&ms, and some butterscotch morsels, and I come here and try it.” He makes four to five pans of baked goods a day, which can be cut
into 35, 40, or 48 individual treats. We were surprised to hear that we were the first students to voice our enthusiasm about the Chartwells baked goods. Jasper was extremely grateful to hear positive feedback about his work. He explained to us how passionate he is about this job and his love for baking which made us realize how, as DPU students, we oftentimes take the work that goes into our meals for granted. We had a wonderful time getting to know Jasper and putting a face and personality behind the treats we love so much. We encourage our fellow Blue Demons to voice your appreciation if you have a Chartwells favorite! We took our passion for Chartwells’ brownies to the streets of the DPU Lincoln Park campus to see what our fellow Blue Demons think about these delicious treats. Leo Chappell, a sophomore acting major, told us that the brownies “are the high point of any day.” Unenthused by their appearance, freshman Gabie Hart said, “I was surprised they tasted so good!” We even received some interesting ideas for new brownies. “My roommate eats them all the time!” said Ellie Moskova, a freshman economics major, who suggested that Jasper try something with white
CONTEST ALERT! Do you have an interesting idea for a new baked good? On behalf of Ken Jasper the baker and Chartwells, we are pleased to announce the first ever Blue Demon Brownie Search. Dust off those dorm and apartment kitchens and hit the grocery store! Whether it’s a fully developed recipe or simply a unique topping idea, send your entry to us at bluedemonbrowniesearch@ gmail.com by April 1 and your treat may be featured on the counters of our very own DePaul Student Center! Good luck Blue Demons!
20 | The DePaulia. March 4, 2013
THE DEPAULIA ONLINE MULTIMEDIA ONLINE EXCLUSIVES
WE
Check out the new online weekend edition for food deals, events, playlists, and more.
Weekend Edition W W W. D E PA U L I A O N L I N E . C O M / W E E K E N D - E D I T I O N
www.depauliaonline.com facebook.com/TheDePaulia
@TheDePaulia
For online exclusives, scan barcode with the QR Reader application on a mobile smartphone.
Arts & Life.March 4, 2013. The DePaulia | 21
bittersweet
Lakeview bakery a sweet surprise By NICOLE CASH Contributing Writer
Do you ever have that sweet tooth that just can't seem to be cured? In a large city such as Chicago, the possibilities for desserts are endless, yet college laziness and frigid winter weather make it difficult to broaden the dessert horizon. Sure, Dunkin' Donuts is great, and the cookies at the Student Center can curb your desire for that kick of sugar; however, if you're searching for a slightly more local and unique place to satisfy to that sweet tooth, check out Bittersweet Bakery and Cafe, located at 1114 W. Belmont, just a couple of blocks away from the “L.” From the outside, the bakery appears small and somewhat discreet. However, upon closer inspection, wedding cakes and other desserts line the front windows.
Upon entering the European-style bakery, coffee and tasty food items overwhelm your sense of smell, while the amazing selection of pastries and sweets lie in front of you, making your mouth water. Tables and chairs adorn the left side of the restaurant, for those who wish to sit down and eat a finely-crafted sandwich, creamy soup, luscious salad or rich quiche. The counter expands all the way across the store, displaying the shop's multitude of desserts. Then, to the right, a small gift shop offers fun gifts, packaged sweets, holiday-themed decorations and matching bake ware. Start off your dining experience with a tasty meal, but save room for dessert. Quiches served include spinach ricotta, sandwiches range from turkey with tomatoes, arugula and Dijon mayonnaise to something a little simpler like brie and prosciutto. Sides include fruit, a green
bean and beet salad or chips. The charming décor, delectable food and the smell of baked goods wafting through the air create a homey feel, making the experience truly enjoyable. Then, get ready for the dessert. Bittersweet's dessert menu offers adorable and meticulously decorated sugar cookies, an assortment of cakes for a variety of occasions, exquisite tarts, pastries like lemon yogurt pound cake, colorful macarons, delectable cupcakes, fruit-filled pies, buttery croissants, flavorful scones and soft breads. Essentially, if you want it, they've got it. The macarons have the perfect amount of cream inside, and have such good flavor that it's hard to only have one. The sugar cookies, with such detail and pretty colors, come in adorable shapes like the Eiffel Tower and poodles, as well as hearts for a belated Valentine's Day treat. The cupcakes have just the right amount of frosting, and come in classic flavors like red velvet, as well as more interesting ones such as grasshopper and “worms in dirt.” All of the desserts look flawless and are absolutely delicious. Close to home with reasonable prices and a relaxing atmosphere,
NICOLE CASH | The DePaulia
CLOCKWISE, FROM LEFT: Selection of cookies at Bittersweet Bakery, full selection of sweets at the bakery, raspberry linzer tart, seasonal Easter selection. Bittersweet is the perfect place to go when looking to satisfy that craving for sweets or to end that hunger for a lunch that's classier and far more gourmet than the Student Center. Regardless of your taste, Bittersweet will have something for you, whether it's scrumptious cupcakes, dainty cookies or some type of soft and warm bread, I guarantee your craving for heavenly confectionaries will disappear instantly.
'Jack the Giant Slayer' brings new twist to classic By JESSENIA MARTINEZ Contributing Writer Watch out ladies. Nicholas Hoult is back and this time is he isn’t part of the undead. His name is Jack in the new movie "Jack the Giant Slayer." Remember those old fairy tales your parents use to read to you at night? You know like "Rapunzel," "Hansel and Gretel?" Well it seems the film industry is taking a new approach to the Grimm fairy tales in this new movie. As the film begins, young Jack is in bed reading his miniature story about the giants that used to roam the world, until the monks put an end to it. The amazing graphics and animation techniques used were phenomenal. As Jack's father is reading the story, the animation begins depicting the giants terrorizing the village and killing villagers and anything in their path. They were able to come to the human world due to the magic beans that the monks made in order to explore the heavens. When the giant bean stalk grew and the monks reached the top, the giants came roaring down. That's when the monks
Photo courtesy of AP
Nicholas Hoult in a scene from "Jack the Giant Slayer." killed one of the giants and took the heart in order to make a crown. They melted the blood of the heart into a crown to give to King Erik who was ruling the village at the time. The crown was powerful enough to order the giants back to their home between the heavens, and the bean stalk was chopped down. The crown was buried with the king along with the magic beans and were never seen again. This whole miniature version of the story is told through animated graphics and completely grabs
the audience’s attention. Then reality sets in and 18 year old Jack appears, ready to sell his family horse in the market. Bryan Singer did a great job filming this 3D, action-packed adventure. While watching this film, I really felt as if the giant was going to come after me and pummel me to death. Jack’s character really shines a new light on Hoult's acting from a zombie to a farm boy. His English accent throughout the movie really worked for him as he played the helpless
farm boy. While he is off in the market selling his horse he gets distracted and heads into a carnival tent. There he finds a performance of the tale he used to hear when he was little. In the tent, he notices a beautiful girl standing a few feet away from him getting harassed by drunks and he steps in to defend her. This fails epically as he gets punched in the face before he can tell the drunks to back off. As he regains consciousness, he begins to talk about how he will fight with anybody who messes with
her and that’s when everybody in the tent bows down. He doesn’t completely understand what is going on until he turns around and finds the princess 'royal guards, and realizes he was defending Princess Isabel, (Eleanor Thompson). There is a perfect amount of action, drama and comical humor from Jack as the story is being told. Get the full impact of Jack’s new adventure as he tries to save Isabel from the horrendous giants in "Jack the Giant Slayer. "
22 | The DePaulia. March 4, 2013
Milan Fashion Week By KRISTEN GOLDSTEIN Contributing Writer Every fashion capital has its distinguishing characteristics. New York is primarily minimalistic and focused on structure. London’s “English Rose meets punk meets High Street” sensibility is always a bit quirky. Now we’re in Milan, and Milan means luxury – partly due to Milan Fashion Week (MFW) being host to some of the most recognized high-end designers in the world. So many, in fact, picking just five of the best moments of MFW was near impossible. But these Fall 2013 shows were, for better or worse, the must-sees.
Versace
Versace may be synonymous with sex appeal, but it was more “spike appeal” as Donatella Versace sent models out onto the runway sporting chokers and bracelets with silver spikes long enough to make you want to keep your distance. The potentially dangerous jewelry, along with chunky, layered chain necklaces and statement-making harnesses, were used to adorn her punkinspired fall collection. The most talked-about aspect of the show had to be the use of vinyl – which was used for just about everything. Black vinyl pants paired with a matching nailpierced top, a plaid coat complete with a fur collar and a structured harness over a printed tee with all-over studded black pants are two looks sure to be emulated all over style blogs. All the hard edge from the vinyl, studs and spikes had to be balanced somehow, and Versace chose to use colored and patterned fur to do so, making it even more over-the-top in that classic Versace way.
Fendi
If fur does not make your fashion heart flutter, then Karl
Lagerfeld’s Fendi collection is not for you. The designer incorporated fur into his looks in every way possible. The opening section of the show featured multicolored, striped fur used to create matching tops and skirts, bags, and scarves. While asymmetrical, half-fur, half-wool coats and one knee-length coat constructed of layered black, white and pink fur stood out. Not many looks were without some use of the plush texture. Not even the jewelry or shoes managed to escape the fur adornment; however, there were a number of leather pieces with rounded hems – a cut now guaranteed to make an impact on outerwear this fall. Speaking of impacts, it wasn’t the clothes that left the biggest impression from Fendi, but instead the hair as Lagerfeld clearly committed to the fur theme and sent the models out with colored fox fur Mohawks. It’s probably best to leave that one on the runway, though.
Roberto Cavalli
Cavalli is always a show to see, not so much for the collection itself, but instead to find out where Mr. Cavalli will land on the fine line between good and bad taste. For fall 2013, things were
a bit milder (yet anything seems mild when you’re showing the day after Versace). Surprisingly chic looks graced the runway, with hints of early-Chanel clearly used as inspiration. However, it is still Cavalli, so it was tame by no means. The palette was primarily black, but broken up by a graphic floral pattern printed in various colors that ran throughout the collection. The heavy embellishment of knit dresses and jackets created the flashier feel the design house is known for. And suits were wonderfully tailored to create a 1970s silhouette. Texture, fur, sequins, pleats and studs were used in abundance, but if this show depicts the direction at Cavalli, then by no means does the Italian icon need to be reminded “less is more.”
Bottega Veneta
For sophisticated, understated style, Bottega Veneta is a design house that always delivers. Designer Tomas Maier put on a clean show – no look was overaccessorized, no garment too blinding from a loud print. 1950s silhouettes were amped up with constructed pleats and origami folds, most eye-catching on the sleeves of many of the knee-
All photos courtesy of AP
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Looks from Dolce & Gabbana, Roberto Cavalli and Fendi from Milan Fashion Week. length dresses. Maier’s focus on volume and shape continued to be apparent as the show went on, and a camel-colored wool dress in particular showed off an impressive use of structured fabric, creating both volume and movement as architectural folds traveled down the skirt like waves. The palette was muted overall, but vibrant pops of red and yellow livened things up a bit. Raquel Zimmermann, done up with voluminous, bouncy curls and red lips, closed the show in a black satin dress, ending on a glamorous note – a perfect representation of the luxury brand.
Dolce & Gabbana
You can say what you want about Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana, but you can’t say they aren’t proud of their Italian heritage. Sicily was, yet again, the inspiration for their fall collection. More specifically, it
was the Italian island’s cathedrals in the 12th century, which made itself apparent in mosaic prints, mirroring stained-glass windows done in gold with rich jewel tone accents. The elaborate beadwork and religious icon-printed patterns ran through the collection connecting shirts and dresses cut in a variety of silhouettes. If shift tops with the face of a saint were not enough to portray the spiritual significance, then ornate accessories like oversized, bejeweled cross earrings and gold crowns helped to establish the collection’s influence further. The show did feature an interlude of wool, herringbone suits and outerwear, but it was not long before the rosaries were back on display, and the traditional finale (started at the Fall 2011 show) of a model stampede closed the show, as a sea of beaded red lace hit the catwalk.
Arts & Life. March 4, 2013. The DePaulia | 23
Best and worst of awards season fashion By RAYA SACCO Contributing Writer The 2012-2013 awards season saw a slew of dresses, pleanty of great and more than enough horrible. The DePaulia takes a look at some of the best looks and biggest faux pas of the season.
Rihanna surprised us all at the Grammys this year wearing a sheer red Azzedine Alaia chiffon dress. She completed the look with long, auburn colored, slightly waved hair.
Naomi Watts glistened at the Oscars this year in an Armani Prive sequined dress. The beautifully tailored dress highlighted her lean feminine curves and the messy up-do hairstyle completed the polished look.
Pointed boobs, pale pink dress and short hair did not represent Anne Hathawayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s classy appeal. We like to think of Hathaway as the sweet girl-next-door that guys drool over and girls want to befriend, but Hathaway looked like the mother-next-door in this Prada column gown.
After seeing Jennifer Lopez develop into a stunning older woman over the past decade, this sleek black number brought back the not-soclassy J-Lo from the block. The high slit and one-shouldered Anthony Vaccarello ensemble showed a little too much skin for the 43-year-old singer/actress. The high bun didn't help the look either.
All photos courtesy of AP
24 | The DePaulia. March 4, 2013
St.Vincent’s
D e JAMZ
“Spinning fresh beats since 1581” Graphic by MAX KLEINER | The DePaulia
By STEFANIE SAFAHI Contributing Writer 1. “Hard” by Rebecca & Fiona - Pulsating beats along with the silky vocals of Swedish DJs Rebecca Scheja and Fiona Fitzpatrick make this song perfect to kickstart your workout grind. You’ll probably have this one on
repeat. 2. “End of Time” by Beyoncé - Personally, the image of Beyoncé’s post-baby bod taking the Super Bowl stage by storm is enough inspiration to get me to the gym everyday. Bey’s powerful vocals sung against the backdrop of a foot-tapping tribal beat add the extra “oomph” to any workout.
3. “212” by Azealia Banks feat. Lazy Jay - Part electrodance track and part rap, this song oozes energy and attitude, which will undoubtedly move you to conquer that treadmill. 4. “We Will Rock You” by Queen - Really can’t separate yourself from that bucket of cheese fries? Let Freddie Mercury and the world’s greatest
CROSSWORD
1
2
3
4
5
6
rock band talk some sense into you with this undeniable actioninducing song. 5. “Elle Me Dit” by Mika - Part of what makes this song so appealing is the fact that it’s completely in French! Add Mika’s playful vocals and an uptempo beat to the mix and you’ve got a song that is sure to keep you moving.
6. “Sabotage” by The Beastie Boys - When pop, house and rock fail to get you moving, there’s the Beastie Boys. I can’t imagine a workout playlist without the Beastie Boys, to be honest. Ad-Rock, Mike D. and the late MCA deliver the perfect aggressive approach that’s the right amount of in-your-face to get you off your butt.
ACROSS
DOWN
1. Droop 4. Shell 8. Hair holder 12. Spy org. 13. Auth. unknown 14. Well-off 15. Personals, e.g. 16. Got battle-ready 18. Detox therapy 20. Sylvester, to Tweety 21. Gumption 24. "Same here!" 28. Banned 32. Parachute part 33. Roman 540 34. Auctioneer's hammer 36. Checkers color 37. "Planet Of The ___" 39. Tunes 41. Adolescent 43. Agreeable 44. Texas tea 46. Single 50. Dining hours 55. Shade 56. "___ Ha'i" 57. Soil 58. Chapter in history 59. Bone-dry 60. Paddles 61. Heavy weight
1. Identifying mark 2. Campaign worker 3. Deep cut 4. German port city 5. Family card game 6. Cry loudly 7. Make a sweater 8. Theater reviewer 9. Gossipy Smith 10. Rink surface 11. Doctorate 17. Youth 19. ___ Khan 22. Disney World transport 23. Deadly sins number 25. Actress Spelling 26. Redwood or elm 27. "What are the ___?" 28. W.W.II invasion date 29. World fair 30. Cordon ___ 31. Sandwich shop 35. Plague insects 38. Unemotional 40. Cave 42. Chart topper 45. Resort island near Venice 47. Sharpen 48. Continental currency 49. Campus bigwig 50. C.E.O.'s degree 51. Listening device 52. Boxer Muhammad 53. "Mamma ___!" 54. "To ___ is human ..."
SPORTS
Sports. March 4, 2013. The DePaulia | 25
Sports Editor Julian Zeng Assistant Sports Editor David Webber depauliasports@gmail.com
BLUE DEMON HARDWOOD REVIEW
Hitting the 'town
Anna Martin and Katherine Harry cap their careers at home with victory over Georgetown By JULIAN ZENG Sports Editor For a number of reasons, Tuesday night’s matchup against Georgetown was a must-win game for the women’s basketball team. Not only is DePaul (19-9, 8-6 Big East) in the hunt for an NCAA Tournament berth, its seniors, Anna Martin and Katherine Harry, sought to close out their successful careers at home on a high note. They got it, and rather comfortably. The Blue Demons triumphed over an erratic, hapless Hoyas team, 75-55, giving seniors Martin and Harry a pleasant final memory within the confines of McGrath-Phillips Arena, Feb. 27. “Tonight was more of a kickoff,” said head coach Doug Bruno. “I just really feel that our
team and these seniors still have so much more basketball to play, so many more things to prove.” DePaul finishes its regular season with two games on the road: Pittsburgh (March 2) and St. John’s (March 4), both of which are precursors to the Big East Tournament in Hartford, Conn. and, should they be rewarded, the NCAA Tournament. Against Georgetown (1413, 5-9 Big East), DePaul’s main focus was on containing senior guard Sugar Rodgers, the fifth-leading scorer in Division I basketball with 22.5 points per game. Brittany Hrynko held Rodgers to 17 points (615 FG), effectively voiding Georgetown’s chances of making the contest even remotely competitive. Hrynko finished with 14 points and seven assists. “I thought our team did a good job of following the gameplan,” said Bruno. “Britt
Hrynko did a great job on Sugar (Rodgers) — she came out of this game with 17 points, but I thought they were hard-earned.” Bruno also commended the efforts of guards Chanise Jenkins and Kelsey Reynolds defending Rodgers, who hedged hard on screens to cut off lanes for the Hoya guard, and trapped at half court on unfolding offensive possessions. DePaul’s Megan Rogowski had a fine offensive game, leading all scorers with 21 points (8-14 FG, 3-8 3FG) and five rebounds. Rogowski had perhaps her most aggressive outing as a Blue Demon, converting five baskets from in or near the paint, including three straight layups to kick off the second half. A 20-9 run that ended near the 9-minute mark pushed DePaul to a 55-35 lead, an advantage that held all the way to the final buzzer.
ARTHUR ORTIZ | The DePaulia
Megan Rogowski scored 21 points (8-14 FG, 3-8 3FG), one off her career high, against Georgetown, Feb. 26.
Demons shuffled by the Cards By DAVID WEBBER Assistant Sports Editor
DePaul jumped out to its best start of the year Wednesday against No. 10 Louisville, but immediately gave in to the same habits that have dogged the squad for the entire season. “I was disappointed in our shot selection,” said head coach Oliver Purnell. “You can’t take bad shots and expect to shoot a good percentage.” After grabbing an early 8-0 lead, the Blue Demons (1117, 2-13 Big East) lapsed into lackadaisical play, allowing the Cardinals (23-5, 11-4 Big East) to score the next 10 points and take control. Louisville never trailed after Peyton Siva’s driving layup with 16:06 remaining in the first half, and blew the game open near the end of the second half before emerging with a 79-58 victory. “I think we let up on the defensive end a little bit, I think we got excited because we were up 8-0,” said Brandon Young, who led DePaul with 22 points. “It just all depends on the defense, you know, we’ve got to talk, communicate, get stops, and contain their guards.” Yet try as they might, Young
DENNIS GEORGES | The DePaulia
(Left): Brandon Young lays in two of his team-leading 22 points. (Above): Worrel Clahar drives against Louisville.
and his teammates couldn’t stop Louisville’s backcourt duo of Siva and Russ Smith. The pair combined for 33 points and 11 assists and controlled the flow of
the game rather effortlessly. Overall, the Cardinals had five players finish in double-figure scoring and outrebounded the Blue Demons 41-27. DePaul kept the game close in the first half, never allowing Louisville to lead by more than five points, before the Cardinals
used a late flurry to take a 34-25 advantage into the locker room. The Blue Demons were doomed by undisciplined play as the half wound down: Cleveland Melvin hit DePaul’s two lone baskets over the final 7:20, and DePaul turned the ball over four times over that span to ruin any momentum they
may have had. As the second half opened, it became apparent that DePaul was having trouble adjusting to Louisville’s dynamic defensive sets. Head coach Rick Pitino frequently switched between a man defense and a 2-3 zone, confusing Purnell’s players. “It’s crisp offense, it’s moving without the ball. Louisville gave us some problems switching between zone and man, but it really shouldn’t affect how we play offense,” said Purnell. “Philosophically, we don’t care what you’re in, we’re going to move bodies, move the ball, space, attack inside out. When we start to stand around, and then take shots that aren’t there, we don’t only not make them but it frustrates the guy who takes them.” Unfortunately for DePaul, they couldn’t translate their hot start into a consistent challenge for Louisville. “We were just competing, you know, playing very hard, we were talking to each other and making stops,” said Young. “Louisville just, you know, came back at us and I think we just let up, you know, and we didn’t go as hard as we wanted to. [We] just let them keep doing what they wanted to do.”
26 | Sports. March 4, 2013. The DePaulia
"LIFTING" continued from back page said Tamari. “I wouldn’t recommend anything except for a protein supplement for beginners, as they would need to learn proper dieting techniques without the aid of supplements first. Taking a supplement other than protein right off the bat doesn’t teach you how to eat properly.” Once you get the dieting portion figured out, it’s time to develop a proper workout routine. There are many schools of thought as to which type of program to follow, and each yield different results. If you are looking to simply put on muscle mass, a program such as “Starting Strength,” by Mark Rippetoe, focuses on a three-day-per-week workout plan utilizing compound movements, which are any workouts that uses more than one joint. For example, the deadlift, which uses multiple joints and involves bending over a bar, arching your back and driving upwards with your feet, is widely regarded as one of the best mass-producing workouts. “I started using the ‘Starting Strength’ routine a few months ago and have seen great results,” said Alex Segall, a DePaul student who has made the decision to get DePaul senior Caullen Hudson, a digital in shape for spring and summer. “It’s three Recreation Center. times per week so I can still have time for other things in my life, but I’ve still been from there.” No matter what kind of workout you able to add a few pounds of pure muscle in choose, Tamari said that stretching is the two months that I’ve been going at it.” always important to avoid injury. If you are simply trying to slim “I cannot stress enough the importance down and get ripped, Tamari has a of stretching and the use of proper form different workout plan. “I’d recommend when lifting weights,” said Alex Papas, a combination of cardio and circuit an avid weightlifter at DePaul. “I have training,” said Tamari. “For example, do been working out for a few years now and 45 minutes of cardio and 15 minutes of I’ve been battling with an injured shoulder anaerobic circuit training. Start with light for about a year. You can minimize your weights to get the form down and work up
DENNIS GEORGES | The DePaulia
cinema major, works out in the free weights area of the Ray Meyer Fitness and chances of getting hurt if you stretch and learn proper technique.” The Ray Meyer Fitness Center at DePaul’s Lincoln Park campus has a myriad of workout equipment. Everything you need to realize your physical goals can be found there, and then some. Whether you are trying to build mass or lean out, the Ray has you covered. Membership is included in students’ tuition and in the summer months, the Ray charges a flat,
one-time fee of $40 for DePaul students. If you are a DePaul alumnus, membership at the Ray is heavily discounted. “Lifting weights isn’t simply about going to the gym and being done with it after you leave. It’s a lifestyle choice,” said Tamari. “If you want to look good, feel good, be healthier and have more confidence, put in all the effort and I promise you will see great results.”
"GARRETT" continued from back page for Garrett's son Billy Jr. to attend high school, both father and son knew that Chicago was the place to play. So how has Garrett Jr. measured against Chicago's elite? He helped Morgan Park to the City Title as a sophomore. He holds the school's career mark for scoring and assists. He has the 23-3 Mustangs ready to make a run at the State Title. “He didn’t understand the physical aspect of the Public League,” said Morgan Park head coach Nick Irvin. “[As a freshman] he played seven games on the frosh-soph so he could get used to the pushing, the shoving, the hard fouls, the elbows.” Irvin was a three time First Team All-State
sharpshooter at Carver in the late ‘90s. “Once I thought he was ready, I pulled him up to varsity, and he hasn’t looked back since,” said Irvin. Banners now adorn the South Side gymnasium where Garrett Jr. has wowed fans, coaches and teammates since 2009. His most recent triumph came in a thrilling Public League Tournament semifinal overtime victory over Duke recruit Jabari Parker’s Simeon squad. “Simeon was all about perseverance. We went up, we went down. We stayed together,” said Garrett Jr. Kyle Davis, who has earned a scholarship to attend the University of Dayton next
season, committed a turnover late in the game, and Morgan Park fell behind 53-52 in overtime. “I turned over the ball, and we called timeout. I was beating myself up because I turned it over, and Billy came up to me,” Davis recalls. “He said ‘Kyle, stay calm. You got the next play.’ Next play we come down, and I forced a jump ball. Saved us.” Returning the favor with 10 seconds to play in overtime, Davis hit a streaking Garrett Jr. at mid-court, and the resulting layup was the difference for the Mustangs. “Billy really knows how to pick up a person when you need them,” said Davis. Garrett Jr. will join a Blue
Demon squad next year that could certainly use a lift. With only two seniors on this year’s team that has won only two Big East games so far, Garrett Jr. will be playing with an experienced bunch: starting guard Brandon Young, and forwards Cleveland Melvin and Donnavan Kirk will be seniors next season. Whether he’s announced in the starting lineup or will join his father on the bench, Garrett Jr. can’t wait to get started at DePaul. “I’m going to come in, and I’m going to work. I’m not going to work to come off the bench, I’m going to work to be Photo courtesy of DEPAUL ATHLETICS a starter. If I am, great, but if Billy Garrett has three seasons of I’m not, I’m going to try and experience as an assistant coach for contribute the best I can.” DePaul's men's basketball program.
It's nearly Big East Tournament time... ...and since you can't be there, The DePaulia will have all the action for you. Women: March 8 -12 Men: March 12 -16
depauliaonline.com | @depauliasports
Sports. March 4, 2013. The DePaulia | 27
"SENIORS" continued from back page it.” Harry, the Big East’s leading rebounder, was a constant presence and leader for the Blue Demons this season. Games in which players can showcase their unique abilities — such as Harry’s against the Hoyas in which she grabbed 14 rebounds along with six points — can often lead them to take what comes natural for granted. However, Harry is well aware of how fortunate she has been to play the game of basketball, and made certain to express her gratitude for all it has brought her. “I’ve been afforded a lot of great opportunities through basketball and I can’t put into words how thankful I am that I’ve been able to do so much through basketball,” said Harry. “I can’t wait to share those experiences with my family in the future and look back at all of the good times we did have.” For now, the two players’ families have plenty to be proud of, and were able to share memories and meaningful experiences afterwards in a special ceremony held at DePaul’s Student Center after the game. “It was just awesome to be able to have my family here and support me the past four years,” said Martin. “They are
like my support system and my foundation — I wouldn’t want to replace these moments.” Harry was just as thankful, especially because she was not expecting her father, brother and older sister to be in attendance due to a delayed flight. Fortunately, they were able to show up to the arena just minutes before halftime. “I saw them in the crowd and kind of got teared up right before halftime. I was like ‘Okay, keep it together,’ said Harry. “But it’s just special to be able to share that moment with them. I’ve been able to share a lot of games with my mom and just to have everybody here when I didn’t think they would be here was really nice.” Bruno, who admitted getting emotional having to bid farewell to his seniors, praised Harry and Martin for all that they have done for the program. Spending more time with the tandem than with his own family was simply “a fact” of coaching, which yielded a distinct perspective on how they have matured. “Katherine and Anna came here together— they’re like sisters,” said Bruno. “They’re great human beings, they’re very talented basketball players. These seniors are both really special people.”
Big East Men’s Basketball Standings
13-3 23-4 12-4 24-5 12-4 21-7 11-6 23-7 10-6 22-7 10-6 22-7
Photo Courtesy of AP
9-7
19-9
9-8
18-12
8-8
16-12
8-8
16-12
8-8
16-12
4-12 13-14 3-13 14-15 2-14 11-17 2-14 11-18 Big East Women’s Basketball Standings
15-0 27-1 14-1 27-2 11-4
(Top): Katherine Harry, averaging 10.9 rebounds per game, is on pace to lead the Big East in rebounding in consecutive seasons. (Bottom): Anna Martin averaged a team-high 15.9 points per game in 19 games this season.
23-6
10-5 22-6 FILE PHOTO | The DePaulia
DePaul basketball Twitter buzz
10-5 16-11 9-6
20-9
8-7
19-9
8-7
19-9
6-9 15-13 6-9 14-14 5-10 14-14 5-11 10-19 4-11 12-16 2-13 7-21 Screenshot courtesy of Twitter
0-15 9-19 Standings accurate as of March. 3
SPORTS By JULIAN ZENG Sports Editor
Sports. March 4, 2013. The DePaulia 28
Sports Editor Julian Zeng Assistant Sports Editor David Webber depauliasports@gmail.com
Two for the road
As seniors Anna Martin and Katherine Harry — joined by their families — were congratulated by their teammates, coaches and other DePaul officials following their game against Georgetown, fans in attendance were offered one last look at two players who have become synonymous with the program’s tradition of hard work, passion and success. In a span of four short years, Martin and Harry went from freshmen eager to contribute their talents to weathered senior veterans, leaders on and off the court. Their college careers were, upon immediate consideration, a blur, especially to the head coach that has watched them grow as players and people. “It’s never easy (to say goodbye). That’s what’s so interestingly difficult
Seniors Katherine Harry about the coaching that we do,” said Bruno. “Four years is a nanosecond.
some time to reflect on their careers after defeating Georgetown. On Martin’s tenure at DePaul, she simply described it as “unforgettable.” “This is a chapter in my life where I really grew as a person — on the court, academically and in all areas,” said Martin. “I met some of my best friends and some people who I’m going to want to have in my life forever.” Martin, who returned to the starting lineup after sitting out since Jan. 19 due to injury, said it “felt good” to be back out on the court. Despite wearing a knee brace more suitable for an NFL linebacker, Martin scored 10 points in 22 minutes of action. “I was just ready to be back and contributing,” Photo courtesy of DEPAUL ATHLETICS said Martin. “I knew I (left) and Anna Martin with women's head coach Doug Bruno. wasn’t gonna feel like my old self, so I just had to be Once you’re out of school, Set to embark on and postseason slate, mature, be patient about you realize, ‘Boy, did that the tail end of their Martin and Harry were go fast.’” regular season schedule nevertheless afforded See SENIORS, page 27
Keeping up with the Garretts
Lift things up and put them down
DePaul recruit Billy Garrett Jr. has the desire to compete at the highest level against the highest competition, a characteristic common among great athletes. The Class of 2013 signee, a 6-foot-4-inch, 170-pound guard, will join his father, Assistant Coach Billy Garrett Sr. at DePaul next season. Coach Garrett had a pretty good idea of where his son would have a chance to play against top tier talent. His son shared his opinion. “Ever since I left Chicago, I’ve been trying to work to get back here,” said Coach Garrett. “The competition and talent is elite here. Everywhere we’ve gone, Billy’s been, well, dominant. He wanted to come back here to see how good he was. This is where his measuring stick was.” Coach Garrett would know. His coaching career began in Chicago and
By MAX HARKAVY Contributing Writer
By JACOB BERENT Contributing Writer
the Public League is, it’s a high intensity game. You have to bring your name, not your game,” Coach Garrett said. So when it came time
Believe it or not, spring is just around the corner. The holidays have left most of us overweight, lethargic and tired, but with the warmer months quickly approaching, it’s time to change all of that. Will you be going away to a tropical place for the break? Do you want to have that beach-worthy body in time for summer? Or do you just want to be stronger in general and be in great shape? For many people, making the decision to get in shape is a new concept, and it will prove a challenge starting from square one. “The first step in deciding to get in shape is to correct your diet,” said Phil Tamari, a fitness expert and a manager at health food store GNC. “It’s 30 percent exercise, 70 percent diet.” A proper diet for adding muscle mass is one that is high in protein. In order to simply maintain your current physique, you should be consuming 1 gram of protein for each pound of your body weight. So if you weigh 175 pounds, you should be consuming at least 175 grams of protein a day. A muscle gaining diet must also be high in calories, as this provides the energy for your body to rebuild muscle after a tough workout. Caloric intake varies per person, as a bigger body will need to consume more and a smaller body, less. These numbers may be hard to attain for a beginner trying to stuff him or herself every day. “That’s where taking supplements comes in,”
See GARRETT, page 26
See LIFTING, page 26
Photo courtesy of THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE
Morgan Park's Billy Garrett Jr. (#5, with ball) surrounded by Simeon defenders in a game, Jan. 16. The two teams later met in a Public League semifinal, with Garrett's driving layup leading the Mustangs over the Wolverines, 54-53. has taken him across the country. Garrett has made stops in New York, Iowa, New Mexico and New Jersey before joining the DePaul coaching staff in 2009. Of all the basketball
he’s seen over the last three decades, Coach Garrett believes that no league can match the athleticism and competitiveness of Chicago’s Public High School League. “The thing about
www.depauliaonline.com | twitter.com/depauliasports