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DePaul funds MAP Grant shortfall By COLLEEN CONNOLLY Copy Editor The DePaul Office of Financial Aid will reimburse students affected by the estimated $2 million Monetary Award Program (MAP) grant shortfall this year that was caused by a miscalculation by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC). According to an email from Fr. Dennis H. Holtschneider, C.M., president of DePaul, 325 students will be awarded a total of $140,000 from a contingency fund in the Office of Financial Aid. “This year, DePaul set aside money in a contingency fund to help pay for unexpected financial situations,” said Holtschneider in the email. “Because we want to make sure that our students will not have to worry about whether or not their MAP funding is at risk, I have decided that the university will use resources from the contingency fund to cover the shortfall of Monetary Award Program grants.” According to ISAC’s website, students who filed their Free Applications for Federal Student Aid (FAFSAs) between March 20 and April 2 of last year will have to return 10 percent of the MAP grant funds they received. Fr. Holtschneider has decided the university will cover these missing funds for DePaul students. The average MAP grant recipient receives about $2,100, meaning the students affected by the shortfall will have to return about $210, according to ISAC. At DePaul, however, the average is higher, so affected students will need to return $300-400, said Carol Hughes, the director of the news and information bureau in DePaul’s Office of Public Relations and Communications. In total, 9,500 Illinois students will have to return a portion of their grants. “Our goal, as always, is to spend every available dollar for the benefit of students without over-committing appropriated funds,” ISAC said on their website. “As was previously communicated, ISAC has been monitoring 2012-13 See MAP, page 5
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Good grade, better review? DePaul Faculty Council investigates grade inflation
By ANNE MALINA Contributing Writer Ever feel like a class at DePaul is too easy? Did you get an A without even trying? Apparently you are not alone, and DePaul’s Faculty Council wants to do something about it. The Faculty Council passed a motion to
investigate grade inflation and revisit grading standards March 15 and has been sent to the Committee on Academic Policy. The Faculty Council heard a presentation about these issues at its retreat Jan. 25, bringing numerous concerns with DePaul’s current grading system to light. The realization came about as the result of studying the connections between DePaul students’ evaluations of faculty and grade
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inflation. According to the Faculty Council’s agenda, “a 23 point gap exists between national educators’ opinions that students are prepared for work and employers’ views on that topic.” About 72 percent of educators believe students to be well prepared, but only 49 percent of employers share this belief.
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Hey Cubs, ask DePaul before packing for Rosemont By DAVID WEBBER Assistant Sports Editor A Chicago original, a hometown favorite, and an unequivocal classic of the Windy City, could be headed to a faraway location unfamiliar to devoted and fair-weather fans alike. Last week Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts threatened to move his team out of Chicago if he didn’t get approval for the stadium renovations he so desperately wants to make. The likely landing spot would be Rosemont, one of the few places that have offered the Cubs sanctuary in the unlikely event the team departs from the friendly confines of Wrigley Field. Sound familiar? It should. Chicago experienced an eerily similar relocation in 1980, and it occurred right here in Lincoln Park. DePaul University took a highly successful Blue Demons basketball program and moved it from the raucous on-campus Alumni Hall to the brand
new Rosemont Horizon, thus beginning a steady decline in the team’s success. “They kind of sold out, sold out their basic constituency, which was the student body and the Lincoln Park area,” says Mike Conklin, a 35-year veteran of the Chicago Tribune who spent a portion of his career covering the Blue Demons when the team had Chicago in the palm of its hand with their exciting performances. Ricketts opened a can of worms that put him squarely in the public eye with his comments PAUL BEATY | AP about moving the team. How could you possibly move the Chicago Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts speaks at the City Club Chicago Cubs out of Wrigley of Chicago May 1. Ricketts said he would consider moving the Field, all because you might not Cubs if the proposed video board is blocked by the city. be able to install a fancy new scoreboard? That’s like moving Chicagoans have in their city. regularly filling the 5,308-seat into your friend’s house because Wrigley is as much a part of the Alumni Hall and giving the your parents won’t build you a team’s history as Sammy Sosa or school something to cheer for. home theater. Ernie Banks. Those crowds were legendary, There is no way to win that All Ricketts needs to do gathering to watch Ray Meyer argument, no rhyme or reason to understand the gravity of and his group of Chicago-bred to the decision. Doing so would such a move is to consider players regularly beat up on the make Ricketts public enemy No. the predicament that DePaul competition. The Blue Demons 1 in Chicago for eternity. found itself in when the wins were arguably the nation’s best The Cubs aren’t defined by became scarce after the move to team in those days, racking up the stadium they play in, but Rosemont. Wrigley Field is still an iconic DePaul had a great thing See ROSEMONT, page 27 testament to the pride that going for it in the late 1970s,
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DePaul professor's New York Times article gets national spotlight By DANIEL GAITAN Contributing Writer Rachel Shteir is not apologizing for calling out Chicago in a review of three Chicago-focused books published by the New York Times. While critiquing the books, the head of dramaturgy at The Theatre School insisted Chicago has “fallen short” of becoming the worldclass city of its dreams. Pride, corruption, location and the city’s strong reluctance to accept criticism hamper possible growth, Shteir argued. “But the bloviating roars on, as if hot air could prevent Chicago from turning into Detroit,” Shteir wrote, which prompted Mayor Rahm Emanuel to comment "I'd recommend that writer ... go see our city, meet the people. Meet our neighborhoods. We have a lot to offer, which is why we're a world-class city." Born in New York and raised in Princeton, N.J., Shteir received her B.A. from the University of Chicago, before moving back to the Northeast to pursue advanced degrees and teach. In 2000, she moved to Chicago to work as a adjunct professor for DePaul. Shteir spoke to The DePaulia about her review's reaction. The DePaulia: Why did you write this piece? Rachel Shteir: I wrote this piece to talk about Chicago, and there were books coming out about Chicago. This was an essay review, it dealt with each of the four books, but more than the sum of the books. DP: Some think you compared Chicago to Detroit, do you regret referring to Detroit? RS: I don’t compare Chicago to Detroit. I say, “Chicago is not Detroit, not yet.” That’s not comparing. I’m not saying Chicago is like Detroit. I’m concerned because there are certain things that I see in Chicago, that if not dealt with, Chicago will go in that direction. I don’t feel like people who made that comparison read the review very carefully. People read what they want to read, it’s like holding up a mirror. So, I feel the initial response
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Rachel Shteir is the head of dramaturgy at DePaul and the author of three books. Her review of the books “Golden” by Jeff Coen and John Chase, “You Were Never in Chicago” by Neil Steinberg and “The Third Coast“ by Thomas Dyja criticized Chicago residents' “boosterism.“
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I'm not saying Chicago is like Detroit. I'm concerned because there are certain things that I see in Chicago that if are not dealt with, Chicago will go in that direction ... People read what they want to read, it's like holding up a mirror." RACHEL SHTEIR, DePaul professor
was not a response to my piece, but to something I didn’t write. DP: Rahm Emanuel did not like your piece. How do you feel about his criticism? RS: I don’t work for the Chicago Chamber of Commerce. I’m not writing to please the mayor of Chicago, that’s not the job of a critic. A critic should be critical, provoke and illuminate. To say, “Read the books, don’t read the review,” which is what he said, I think is sort of funny. I’ve never heard of a mayor advising people not to read a book review. I think it’s funny. DP: What do you like about Chicago? RS: I like walking along the lake, looking at the water. I like hot dogs. I think that Chicago has terrific yoga. I like when it’s summer and people come out of their shells. DP: How did you experience the criticism? RS: Nobody has come up to me, but I received about 200 emails, I’m pretty accessible online. Half of them are amazingly supportive, from strangers, friends, former and current students. One of the most meaningful was from a former student that read, “Rachel, you always made us think, and now I see that you’re still making people think.” Others said, “You have so much courage.” I’ve got many supportive emails from faculty, they’ve been fantastic. I don’t read the negative ones. It’s a lot to ask a writer to read all of the negative criticism that comes in. DP: How would you tackle some of the problems you point out? RS: I’m a critic. I’m not a politician or an activist. I think there are really huge problems, and I don’t know how to fix them. I think the mayor has a really hard job, I would not want that job. DP: Do you envision yourself staying in Chicago? RS: I honestly don’t think about it. I’m just living my life. DP: What would you say to your critics? RS: Re-read the piece beyond the first paragraph. DP: To your supporters? RS: Thank you.
COMMENTARY “Poor Chicago,” a friend of mine recently said. Given the number of urban apocalypses here, I couldn’t tell which problem she was referring to. Was it the Cubs never winning? The abominable weather? Meter parking costing more than anywhere else in America — up to $6.50 an hour — with the money flowing to a private company, thanks to the ex-mayor Richard M. Daley’s shortsighted 2008 deal? Or was it the fact that in 2012, of the largest American cities, Chicago had the second-highest murder rate and the second-highest combined sales tax, as well as the ninth-highest metro foreclosure rate in the country? ... Actually, “poor” seems kind. And yet even as the catastrophes pile up, Chicago never ceases to boast about itself ... Chicago is not Detroit, not yet. But the city is trapped by its location, its past, and what philosophers would have called its facticity — its limitations, given the circumstances. Boosterism has been perfected here because the reality is too painful to look at. Poor Chicago, indeed. — Excerpts from Shteir's essay review, "Chicago Manuals," published in the New York Times.
Second look at the Second City By NATHAN WEISMAN Contributing Writer Last week, a fellow Blue Demon brought attention to Chicago. But it wasn’t in a positive light. Rachel Shteir, a highly regarded professor at DePaul’s Theatre School, wrote an article for the New York Times that highlighted the city’s issues instead of praising its progress. In her review of three Chicago-focused books written by authors who either live in the city or grew up in it, Shteir could not stop herself from also
sharing her own opinion about the city. The review includes critiques such as “… yet even as the catastrophes pile up, Chicago never ceases to boast about itself. The Magnificent Mile! Fabulous architecture! The MacArthur Foundation!” The end effect of reading the review felt more like an essay about the failures of Chicago using the reviewed books as sources to strengthen her own view of the city rather than a review of the books themselves. Shteir writes that the hubris of Chicago and its population have blinded them from the issues that are crippling the city.
Furthermore, she wrote that even if the city was to acknowledge these issues, it is too steeped in a tradition of corruption and crime to do anything about them. Shteir wrote that Chicago is trapped by these facts and doomed to become the next Detroit. While her critique of Chicago does derive from some serious issues facing the city, it not only discredits the Chicago community and but also fails to be constructively invoking. Instead, the review is a grim sense of fatalism. “(The review) didn't note that See CRITICISM, page 5
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Thinking about summer? Get warm in winter instead By NICOLE COLEMAN Contributing Writer Many students will spend winter break visiting family and friends. Some, however, will seize the opportunity to build relationships with families and make new friends during Service Immersion trips to Columbia; El Salvador; Denver, Colo.; Los Angeles and Tuba City, Ariz. Aside from the excitement of traveling to different places, students engage in grassroots activism by working as a team to connect with the people and identify social problems housed within their Service Immersion communities. Daniel Junk, a journalism student who helped the Vincentian Community Service Office coordinate the "Hoops and Hopes" program at a West Side YMCA, recently participated in an immersion trip to Bogota, Colombia. Summing up his experience according to the Vincentian in Action Model, Junk said that the ultimate reward for him was being able to hear, understand and experience the realities of others and decide how to use those realities to create change. St. Vincent de Paul observed that some persons look and never see while others see and never
look. The immersion trips are designed to get students to see the issues that are often overlooked. Service Immersion Coordinator Joyana Dvorak encourages students to learn about poverty and inequality so that proper responses to the needs of suffering communities can be met. “A large part of the mission and vision of the program is to be present to the communities,” said Dvorak. “Students can offer their hands and hearts by taking the time to listen to the dignity of every human story they encounter.” Dvorak emphasizes the responsibility of carrying out the Vincentian Service legacy. “It is our duty to delve deep within and discover how our spirituality can be used to connect with the world,” said Dvorak. DePaul senior, Emily Edwards, has taken advantage of Service Immersion opportunities on several occasions. Having gone to El Salvador, Kenya and Washington D.C., she advises applicants to be honest when answering the reflection questions and to let go of expectations. “It can be very liberating to let go of what you think you’re going to experience,” said Edwards. Recounting the trip to D.C., Edwards recalls how honored she felt to be trusted with personal
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Students have the opportunity to embark on a Service Immersion trip to international and domestic cities during winter break, including Bogota, Colombia, pictured above. stories shared by the homeless men she worked with at a shelter. “I saw the importance of being there to listen.,” said Edwards. “A lot of people ignore them… they don’t see the humanness of homelessness.” Anne Marie Kouba, a DePaul marketing junior, identifies with Edwards’ sentiments as a result of being immersed in Tuba City last year. The area is
comprised of Navajo and Hopi Native American reservations. Kouba observed that although the Navajo and Hopi natives were in America years before her ancestors, they are now living in extreme poverty—jobs and educational opportunities are lacking. “It was shocking to see the living conditions of the Native Americans on these reservations,”
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"CRITICISM" continued from page 3 the City of Chicago has the most Nobel Prize winners of any city in America,� said Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel at a press conference. “I’m quite proud of the City of Chicago.� He also urged people to not read the article. Other critics, including Emanuel, have argued against Shteir’s evaluation of the city by citing Chicago’s many great accomplishments. Chicago is home to one of the country’s greatest theater communities, houses world class museums, maintains its lakefront property as a public park and keeps open one of the last free public zoos in the nation. The list of Chicago’s achievements goes on and on. Shteir’s most devastating critique of the Chicago, however, was not the individual issues that she brings up, but her belief that Chicagoans are blissfully blind to the city's issues and will not take action against them. Chicago is afflicted with the nation’s second-highest murder rate, is the thirdmost racially segregated city in the U.S., and is riddled with gangs and crime. These are realities that anyone who lives in Chicago is not only aware of, but is also confronted with on a regular basis. To assume that Chicagoans are blinded by pride to these matters is not only a misunderstanding of the city’s personality, but it is also woefully out of touch with the community. Elliot Ramos, a web producer and reporter for WBEZ, is a Chicagoan dedicated to improving the city and informing its population. Ramos has covered everything from the remapping of Chicago’s wards and the political games involved to Emanuel’s reorganizing of garbage collection insulating the service from being used as a political bargaining chip. Ramos is a single member of an entire community of Chicagoans who has taken
it upon themselves to delve into Chicago’s problems and help look for solutions. According to DePaul's Office of Student Affairs, within DePaul University alone there are 20 different student organizations committed to social justice in Chicago and the country at large. The city itself has also taken large steps to increase transparency to the public. Through the Chicago data portal, the city has made massive amounts of information readily available to the public. With this information, Chicagoans have been able to easily delve into city documents and help unravel the web of corruption that exists in the city. “Today, Chicago has fallen short of such dreams,� wrote Shteir, referring to the dreams of Chicagoans in the period of rapid growth after the Chicago Fire. The city’s hubris is not simply boosterism; it is also the continuation of these same dreams, of dreams that forced an ash-ridden city to fight and rise again. The dream of Chicago was born out of newspapers working with local business to attract people and money to rebuild. The pride was not born out the wild growth, but was the cause of it. This is fundamental to understanding the city’s personality. Chicago is a city that seeks to be great and is committed to overcoming obstacles and failures, whether they are a malicious cow with a lantern, a corrupt politician or a 100-year losing streak. Chicagoans don’t give up their dreams. While the way Chicago talks about itself may blind some to the issues plaguing the city, the fatalism Shteir displays is far more harmful. The boastfulness of Chicagoans is a reminder of the great things this city can accomplish, and the great obstacles we have overcome. Yes, Chicago has more than its fair share of problems, but we also have more than our fair share of talent to overcome them.
"MAP" continued from front page MAP payment requests (i.e., claims) to determine whether they will exceed the fiscal year 2013 (FY2013) appropriation. Unfortunately, further action must now be taken in order to prevent the overcommitment of FY2013 MAP funds.� The contingency fund was created before the MAP grant shortfall was announced, so decision to cover students’ missing MAP grant funds will not affect the budget, said Hughes. “Because much of financial aid comes from government sources and is often tied to the health of government budgets, which are dependent on tax revenues and
vary from year to year, it is prudent and a good business practice for the Financial Aid office to set aside a small amount each year to offset any adjustments that might occur in government funding,� said Hughes. Just over 7 percent of the 4,500 students at DePaul who receive MAP grants will be affected by the miscalculation, and the contingency fund will be able to cover the shortfall in funding for all of them “DePaul's financial aid team will take care of this seamlessly, and students will not have to do anything to address the situation,� said Holtschneider.
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DePaul's radio station gets a new set of digs
For the first time in 10 years, award-winning Radio DePaul’s studio was stripped, gutted and remodeled with a new control board, new microphones and state-of-the-art furniture. Renovations began last summer and continued through spring break. Not only was the equipment outdated, but the studio’s dreariness also made it difficult to broadcast for long periods of time. Senior instructor and general manager of the studio, Scott Vyverman, said improving the aesthetics of the studio was the first phase of the renovation, which included a fresh coat of “DePaul blue” paint and decorative soundproofing equipment. In the second phase of the project, freshman Jacob Alderman applied his technological expertise and helped install the new control board and multi-line talk show phone system. Stateof-the-art countertops were also installed over break. “We went to a countertop manufacturer who made the counter tops and furniture for WGN, the professional station
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Radio DePaul's renovations, which started last summer, improved the studio's equipment and aesthetics for the first time in 10 years. downtown in the loop,” said Alderman. “We wanted to get the equipment similar to and a studio set up similar to what students would experience … out there in
the real job.” Among the many programs on the air, some programs feature phone and studio interviews, which Vyverman said had been
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APRIL 25 • A Criminal Trespass to Land Arrest was made by Public Safety in the Richardson Library. The offender was warned not to be on DePaul property. • A Suspicious Package containing suspect marijuana was intercepted from the mail room at the Student Center. Chicago Police were called and confiscated the package. • A Liquor Law Violation report was filed for a room in Sanctuary Hall.
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APRIL 27 • A Suspicion of Marijuana report was filed for a room in Corcoran Hall. No drugs were found.
APRIL 28 • A Suspicion of Cannabis report was filed for a room in McCabe Hall. No drugs were found. • A Suspicion of Cannabis report was filed for a room in Corcoran Hall. No drugs were found.
APRIL 29 • A Suspicion of Marijuana report was filed for a room in Belden-Racine Hall. No drugs were found. • A Theft report was filed for a university owned computer taken
considerably improved by the new equipment. “Hosts and guests can now look at each while they are on the air,” said Vyverman. “That wasn't
possible in the old studio.” Radio DePaul staff and broadcasting students make up the 200 people who use the main studio. Of its many recognitions, Radio DePaul was named the Best Station in the Nation in 2010 by the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System and the Best Online College Station this past March. According to Vyverman, students and staff have already positively responded to the studio’s “new do.” “This is the nicest studio I’ve ever worked in,” said Alderman. “We really got everything we possibly could to make this station as good as it can be.” Vyverman and Alderman both said the station is always looking for new hosts and shows. “Anyone who's got something to say,” Alderman said. “We look for a variety of hosts.” Applications for shows can be found at the bottom of the Radio DePaul website under “Who We Are.” “We strive to provide meaningful learning opportunities for DePaul students and to offer a diverse and vibrant blend of programming to our listeners,” said Vyverman.
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• A Threat report was filed for a student at McCabe Hall. • A Harassment by Electronic Means report was filed for a student receiving unwanted text messages.
APRIL 30 • A Suspicion of Marijuana report was filed for a room in Munroe Hall. No drugs were found. • A Possession of Marijuana report was filed for a room in McCabe Hall. Offenders were taken into custody by Chicago Police.
LOOP CAMPUS APRIL 30 • A Theft report was filed for a wallet stolen from a patron in the DePaul Center. • A Criminal Trespass to Land Arrest was made when an offender was seen leaving a women’s restroom in the DePaul Center. • A Theft report was filed for a wallet that was stolen from a patron at the Flat Top Grill 30 S Wabash.
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Gala honors Theatre School alumni By DYLAN FAHOOME Contributing Writer The Chicago theater scene both at DePaul and the Chicagoland area is stealing the spotlight of American theater. The Theatre School’s 2013 Awards for Excellence in the Arts gala was held April 22 at the Four Seasons Hotel. Michael Cohen, a first year theater management student who worked as a costumed raffle worker, wanted to see the fundraising side of theater. “I enjoyed the atmosphere and I was happy to work,” said Cohen. “It was a new thing and it’s something that I will be doing in my life – fundraising and galas, and it was a good lesson on how it comes together.” Sarah McElroy, also a theater management student, served as the assistant to Leslie Shook, the theater manager and silent auction chair. “(It’s) so special because it serves as a reminder of how many people there are in the Chicago community that believe in what The Theatre School is teaching and fostering,” said McElroy. “People really go above and beyond financially to help contribute to the means for young theater artists to build and create something amazing.” Among the honored were The Theatre School alumna Stana Katic, star of ABC’s “Castle” and alumnus Paul Miller, a Broadway lighting designer. Also among the recipients of the Award for Excellence in the Arts were Amy Morton, a Steppenwolf ensemble member, and S. Epatha Merkerson, an Emmy and Golden Globe Award winning actress recently seen in “Lincoln.” Amy Morton who recently acted in the revival of Edward Albee’s 1962 drama “Who’s Afraid of
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DePaul alumna Stana Katic was among those honored at the Theatre School's 2013 Awards for Excellence in the Arts gala. Virginia Woolf?” was just nominated for a Tony Award for her role in the show that was born at Steppenwolf in 2010. The show later moved to Broadway in 2012 with its original Chicago cast.
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"GRADES" continued from front page Kit Main, a junior studying international relations, thinks that it is very hard to get an A at DePaul, “although it depends on the class.” “It's really all what you make of it, and DePaul provides great tools to help students,” said Main. He does not believe that student evaluations incentivize grade inflation. Crystal Rivera, a freshman in health sciences, disagrees. “I believe that evaluations influence grades. It’s easy to get good grades sometimes, but there are professors who don’t give out As.” Rivera completed the evaluations in the fall, but did not fill them out last quarter. National grading curves have demonstrated that there has been a “steady increase in the number of As and Bs awarded to students since 1960,” according to Teacher College Records, even though students are reportedly studying less and partaking in more extracurricular activities. The Faculty Council believes this discrepancy has occurred largely as a result of faculty evaluations by students. The Faculty Council has concluded “some employers of DePaul graduates find those graduates unprepared for work, despite the increasing number of high grades that DePaul students
earn in their coursework.” All of this was brought up at the Faculty Council’s January retreat, spurring those present into action. “After the retreat, my co-sponsors and I brought the motion because we thought it was important that the issues be investigated further,” said DePaul Professor Roshanna Sylvester. The Faculty Council stated in its agenda that it wants to “examine best practices on ways to combat grade inflation that provides concrete recommendations for uncoupling student grades and student selfreports of teaching excellence from the tenure and promotion process.” “The motion is only to study the issue and report back to faculty council. We will have to see,” said Economics Professor John Berdell, who was on the discussion panel. For health sciences student Lizzie Ernest, a sophomore, core classes have been the most difficult at DePaul. “I feel I don’t have to try (in class) to get a B. For an A, though, I have to apply myself more,” said Ernest. When asked if the evaluations provide incentives for higher grades, Ernest, who fills out evaluations religiously, didn’t think so. “I certainly hope not.”
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NATION & WORLD
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Venezuela election drama
Opposition legislator Julio Borges shows the injuries he recieved during a brawl within Parliament April 30.
Replacing Hugo Chavez proves to be a difficult task
By NATHAN WEISMAN Contributing Writer Henrique Capriles Radonski, the opposition candidate in the April 14 Venezuelan presidential election, submitted papers to the Supreme Court challenging the results of the extremely close election May 2. Nicolas Maduro, Hugo Chavez’s hand-picked successor, is currently acting as president after winning the election with a margin of less than 2 percent of the vote. Radonski is challenging the results of the election saying the whole process was marred by irregularities and hopes to force another election. Currently the election commission is in the process of
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auditing 46 percent of the vote. The weeks after the April election have been scarred with violence erupting not only in the streets, but also in the National Assembly. On the night of April 30 the parliament broke into a brawl with lawmakers kicking and punching each other. The catalyst for the brawl was the revealing of a banner by opposition lawmakers denouncing a measure that stripped them of their legislative powers until they recognized Marduro as the legitimate president. “They can beat us, jail us, kill us, but we will not sell out our principles,” said Julio Borges, an opposition legislator, in an interview with a local television station. “These blows give us more strength.” The violence in the parliament is
a shadow of the violence that erupted out of an opposition to protests that left seven dead and 61 wounded. Maduro has blamed the violence on the United States. Maduro accused the U.S. embassy for leading and financing the unrest. “Let me state clearly, violence has no place in a representative democratic system and it’s particularly inappropriate within the National Assembly,” said Patrick Ventrell, the acting deputy spokesperson for the U.S. Department of State in a press conference Wednesday. Three days after the election, Secretary of State John Kerry joined Radonski in demanding a recount of the vote. “There are 7 million people who voted a different way, who still have concerns, who want them resolved, and the opposition is continuing to work through that,” said Ventrell. “We continue
to support the need for looking at all the irregularities, for looking at a full recount. And so that’s what we continue to support.” While the State Department continues to encourage a full recount, bilateral relations with the government of Venezuela being led by Maduro have not been stopped. “In terms of the day-to-day bilateral relationship, yes, we do continue to have our Embassy there and have quote/ unquote a ‘bilateral relationship.’ But this isn’t about recognition,” said Ventrell. “It’s the Venezuelan people who have to decide about the legitimacy of their leaders.” Radonski and other opposition leaders continue to not recognize Maduro as the legitimate president.
U.S. reconsiders opposition to arming Syrian rebels By LOLITA C. BALDOR Associated Press The Obama administration is rethinking its opposition to arming the rebels who have been locked in a civil war with the Syrian regime for more than two years, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said Thursday, becoming the first top U.S. official to publicly acknowledge the reassessment. During a Pentagon news conference with British Defense Secretary Philip Hammond, Hagel said arming the rebels was one option that the administration was considering in consultation with its allies. But he said he personally had not decided whether it would be a wise or appropriate move. "Arming the rebels — that's an option," he said. "You look at and rethink all options. It doesn't mean you do or you will. ... It doesn't mean that the president has decided on anything." Hammond said his country was still bound by a European Union arms embargo on Syria, but he said Britain would look
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A boy named Ahmed mourns his father, Abdulaziz Abu Ahmed Khrer, who was killed by a Syrian army sniper, during his funeral in Idlib, northern Syria, March 8, 2012. at the issue again in a few weeks when the ban expires and make a decision based on the evolving situation on the ground. Hagel's comments affirmed what had been a quiet but emerging
dialogue within the Obama administration: That arming the rebels might be preferable amid growing indications that the Syrian regime has used chemical weapons against its
own people, an action President Barack Obama characterized as a "game-changer" that would have "enormous consequences." Asked for his thoughts on the evolving issue, Obama said
Thursday that the U.S. will continue to evaluate its options. "We want to make sure that we look before we leap and that what we're doing is actually helpful to the situation as opposed to making it more deadly or more complex," Obama said at a news conference in Mexico. Both Hagel and Hammond also indicated that strong evidence still was needed to provide a solid legal basis for any military action the U.S. or its allies might take in the country. While neither would detail the evidence already collected from several reported incidents of chemical weapons use by the Bashar Assad regime, Hammond said the public still remembers that claims of weapons of mass destruction in Iraq in 2003 turned out to be untrue. "There is a very strong view that we have to have very clear, very high-quality evidence before we make plans and act on that evidence," Hammond said. "If there were future use of chemical agents, that would generate new opportunities for us to establish a clear evidence of use to a legal standard of evidence."
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THREE MORE ARRESTS IN BOSTON INVESTIGATION
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Just hours before one of the Boston Marathon suspects and his brother allegedly gunned down a campus police officer, authorities say he exchanged a series of text messages with a friend who'd become suspicious after seeing what looked like a familiar face being flashed on television. Dias Kadyrbayev, a student at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, texted Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, saying he looked like one of the bombing suspects. "Tsarnaev's return texts contained 'lol' and other things Kadyrbayev interpreted as jokes such as 'you better not text me' and 'come to my room and take whatever you want,'" an FBI agent wrote in an affidavit. Those texts set off a series of events that on Wednesday led to Kadyrbayev and his roommate Azamat Tazhayakov, natives of Kazakhstan, being charged with conspiring to destroy emptied fireworks and other evidence linking their friend to the deadly April 15 blasts. Robel Phillipos, who graduated from Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School with Tsarnaev in 2011, was charged with lying to investigators about the April 18 visit to his friend's dorm room to retrieve the items. Tazhayakov also told authorities that during a meal about a month before the terror attacks, Tsarnaev informed him and Kadyrbayev "that he knew how to make a bomb." That is significant because, before he was advised of his rights not to speak with authorities, the 19-year-old bombing suspect allegedly said that his older brother had only recently recruited him to be part of the attack. The student visa for Azamat Tazhayakov had been terminated when he arrived in New York on Jan. 20. But the border agent in the airport did not have access to the information in the Homeland Security Department's Student and Exchange Visitor Information System, called SEVIS. Under existing procedures, border agents could only verify a student's status in SEVIS when the person was referred to a second officer for additional inspection or questioning. Tazhayakov was not sent to a second officer when he arrived because he was not seen as a national security threat. Under the new procedures, all border agents were expected to be able to access SEVIS by next week.
NEW KING IN THE NETHERLANDS
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A giant rubber duck created by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman is towed along Hong Kong's Victoria Habour Thursday, May 2, 2013. Since 2007 the 54 feet-tall rubber duck has traveled to various cites including Osaka, Sydney, Sao Paulo and Amsterdam.
Millions of Dutch people dressed in orange flocked to celebrations around the Netherlands Tuesday in honor of a once-in-a-generation milestone for the country's ruling House of Orange-Nassau: after a 33-year reign, Queen Beatrix abdicated in favor of her eldest son, Willem-Alexander. At 46, King Willem-Alexander is the youngest monarch in Europe and the first Dutch king in 123 years, since Willem III died in 1890. Like Beatrix before him, Willem-Alexander has assumed the throne at a time of social strains and economic malaise. Although the Dutch monarchy is largely ceremonial, he immediately staked out a course to preserve its relevance in the 21st century. "I want to establish ties, make connections and exemplify what unites us, the Dutch people," the freshly minted king said at a nationally televised investiture ceremony in Amsterdam's 600-year-old New Church, held before the combined houses of Dutch parliament. "As king, I can strengthen the bond of mutual trust between the people and their government, maintain our democracy and serve the public interest."
GOOGLE RECOGNIZES PALESTINE JERUSALEM
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BANGLADESH BUILDING COLLAPSE KILLS HUNDREDS SAVAR, BANGLADESH
Bangladeshi relatives of missing workers in a building that collapsed Wednesday hold pictures of their family members in Savar, near Dhaka, Bangladesh, Sunday, April 28. As of Friday, May 3, Police say that the death toll has surpassed 500. The disaster has brought a lot of attention to lax building codes and corruption within the country. COMPILED BY LYNSEY HART | NEWS COURTESY OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Google is de facto recognizing a state of Palestine — at least on its local home page in the Palestinian territories. Google spokesman Nathan Tyler said Friday, "We're changing the name 'Palestinian territories' to 'Palestine' across our products." He said Google consults with a number of sources and authorities when naming countries and is following the lead of several international organizations. The move comes after a U.N. decision last year upgrading the Palestinians' status to "nonmember observer state." Israel says Palestinian statehood should be reached through negotiations, not unilateral moves. Israeli foreign ministry spokesman Yigal Palmor said "Google is not a diplomatic entity which begs the question why are they getting involved in international politics and on the controversial side." Google has a large research and development center in Israel. U.N spokesman Farhan Haq said that after the upgraded status, official documents also refer to the area as "Palestine."
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OPINIONS
Opinions Editor Kasia Fejklowicz depauliaopinion@gmail.com
Americentrism U.S. media focuses on national, rather than world, news
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Kafr Anbel, a small town in northern Syria, sent condolences to the city of Boston after the marathon bombings. Kafr Anbel is known for drawing signs to revolt against President Bashar al-Assad. Raed Fares, an activist in Kafr Anbel, explained to Foreign Policy (FP) that the other activists want to write in English. "It's very important to send our message to all the world," he said. "And English is the public language." By kevin GROSS Contributing Writer Two bombs were detonated near the finish line of the Boston Marathon April 15. This act of terrorism killed three people, injured over 250 and shook up the media world. On the same day, there was a U.S. bombing strike in Afghanistan. Although supposedly targeted towards suspected terrorists, it wound up missing its target and instead hit a wedding party, killing at least 30 people. Recently, there was also an earthquake in central China that killed approximately 200 people, a collapse of a factory in Bangladesh that killed over 500 and bombings during Iraq’s presidential election that wounded more than 250 people. But don’t look to mainstream news media for fair coverage of most of these events. Even as late as the morning of May 2, a full 17 days after the
Boston bombings, the front page of CNN.com continued to be dominated by updates regarding the Boston case. Meanwhile, other events, such as the escalating violence in Iraq, continued to be relegated to inconspicuous links and back pages. This Americentrism has penetrated the media and impacts
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Is it that the American media finds it easier to focus on specifically American events? Or does the media truly value the lives of Americans that much more over the citizens of other nations? “This is, on one hand, based on financial considerations,” said Scott Hibbard, an associate professor of political science at
to the American market, and what is perceived as a preference for domestic and human interest stories. American interests – or perceptions of American interest – can be fickle.” Americentric media has led to a long-run paucity of political and world awareness within the American population. Seeing as the United States is
public that is knowledgeable of foreign affairs is the only way that foreign policy makers can be held accountable.” Clearly the consequences of a misinformed public are high. Considering that many Americans do not, and will not, get information beyond the front headlines of their local newspaper, it is essential that the
This Americentrism has penetrated the media and impacts many Americans' awareness of other world news."
many Americans’ awareness of other world news. “Obviously, there’s a huge buzz surrounding the bombings here,” said Nir Shtuhl, a student at Northeastern University in Boston. “But at the same time, a lot of people haven’t been aware of some of these other events. I honestly haven’t even heard of the bombing of the wedding in Afghanistan.”
DePaul and former legislative aide in the United States Congress. “Instead of maintaining overseas news bureaus, the move in recent years has been to simply fly reporters in and out of foreign nations to cover specific stories. That inevitably affects the quality and quantity of news from foreign sources. But also, this is driven by a desire to cater
a nation where elected officials represent the desires of their electorate, a misinformed public can be especially dangerous. “The U.S. government is ultimately responsible to the American people,” said Hibbard. “It is important, then, that the electorate be cognizant of what its government is doing overseas. An educated electorate is essential for democracy, and having a
media change their tactics. They need to stop valuing the lives of Americans over citizens of other nations and paint a more representative picture of the rest of the world on their front pages. “Hopefully the American people will someday be aware of foreign tragedies as they are of American tragedies,” said Shtuhl.
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No need to prepare for the end of the world, middle ages were worse By Andrew Morrell Contributing Writer How many times in these past few months have you heard someone say, “America is doomed,” “the world is ending,” “the human race is hopeless” or some other generally disparaging remark about humanity in response to the violent events around the world? It seems our faith in humanity, on a national and global scale, is at its lowest point, and for good reason. These last couple weeks have only reinforced that negative line of thinking. And thanks to the modern omnipresence of the media, we are constantly bombarded with news of humankind’s worst doings. What if I told you that compared to the last 2,000 years we are actually living in a more peaceful world than ever before? You probably wouldn’t believe me. After all, there were no guns, tanks or nuclear bombs for the better part of the last two millennia. There were no drug wars, terror threat levels or IEDs either. Surely our society has only become more violent. Steven Pinker, author of the 2011 book “The Better Angels of Our Nature,” proves the popular notion to be wrong. Using
medieval European court records and war casualty numbers throughout history, he argues that violence on a global scale has been decreasing as civilization continues to develop. In 14th century Oxford, for example, the murder rate was as high as 110 homicides per 100,000 people each year. Compare that to modern London, where less than one person per 100,000 people each year is murdered. Even in the United States, where gun laws are much more lax, the homicide rate doesn’t even compare to medieval times. Combining domestic homicide statistics as well a s casualty reports f r o m Iraq and Afghanistan, Pinker found only eight-tenths of 1 percent of all Americans died violently in 2005. Certainly that rate couldn’t be much higher today. Why, then, are we so convinced that we are living in
Runaway surrogate: By ogechi emechebe Contributing Writer Most surrogacies lead to smiling babies and happy new parents, but that wasn’t the case for Crystal Kelley, a surrogate for a couple in Connecticut last year. Kelley, a mother of two girls of her own, agreed to be a surrogate for a couple who wanted a fourth child. Kelley was in need of money after losing her job as a nanny, and her only source of income was child support paid by her daughter’s father. After meeting the family, who seemed to be loving and stable, she agreed to have their baby. After contracts were signed and the embryo was implanted, Kelley was soon a surrogate for the family. Things were going well until she went to the doctor more than halfway through her pregnancy. The ultrasound showed that the baby would be born with severe defects, such as a cleft lip and palate, a cyst in her brain and serious heart defects. When the couple found out their baby would be born with an endless list of medical problems, they offered Kelley $10,000 to abort the baby. The family didn’t want the child to endure a life of suffering and pain, and there was only a 25
percent chance the child would ever live a normal life. Kelley refused to abort. She wanted to give the baby a chance to fight for her life. Kelley moved to Michigan where under its law, she’s considered the legal mother. She soon gave birth to the baby, who had many medical problems. Kelley gave the baby up for adoption because she didn’t want another child, nor could she afford to care for another one. “No one else was feeling this pregnancy the way that I was. No one else could feel her kicking and moving around inside,” said Kelley. “I knew from the beginning that this little girl had an amazing fighting spirit, and whatever challenges were thrown at her, she would go at them with every ounce of spirit that she could possibly have.” But many would disagree. Critics say Kelley didn’t have the right to make a decision about a baby that wasn’t hers. Others say she read the contract and agreed to it – and the contract did mention if there were any issues with the baby’s health, she would agree to terminate the pregnancy. Even though the contract specified health issues as a cause for abortion, how do you decide how serious the health issues must be to proceed with an abortion?
tune in. The commercialization of journalism has made us paranoid. With the rising popularity of news commentary shows and pundits like Bill O’Reilly, Rachel Maddow, Keith Olbermann and others, politics are now more personal than ever. As a result, America seems even more divided. Even our elected government officials, cannot set aside ideologies and compromise on important i s s u e s . Meanwhile, cities like Chicago continue to rack up homicides, economic CAMPUS growth CT M of sy is te Graphic cour sluggish at best and the end now we can’t even go out in t i m e s ? public without second guessing T h e everyone, constantly looking m e d i a ’ s over our shoulder for the next u n e n d i n g Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the next coverage of mass Adam Lanza, the next breaking casualty events news story. and bizarre acts of We have to accept that violence seems to be events like the Boston bombings the primary culprit. Thanks to or the Newtown and Aurora the 24-hour news cycle, we are shootings will likely continue. constantly barraged with news We should mourn for the victims about every instance of death and and their families, but also keep destruction happening around the in mind that these events are world, as long as we choose to anomalies, not the norm. Even
in the immediate aftermath of the bombings, hundreds ran into the scene of disaster to help their neighbor. Elsewhere in the world, people are living longer and the global population is skyrocketing. But neither should we lose sight of what is still to be done about the violence we witness constantly, whether vicariously or in reality. Historically, we are a nation of outlaws, a country born of much violence and bloodshed. Surely there was plenty of disagreement amongst our forebearers about how to liberate themselves, but obviously they set aside their differences and accomplished a feat that was considered impossible. The optimist in me wants to believe that this selfless sense of duty is possible in our modern society and that it can be used not to come together and wage war, but to foster peace and understanding. We have to consciously and unanimously decide that we will do this, not just spout empty rhetoric against these mass casualty events. As a whole, the human race has been getting better at this, slowly but surely. So don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. The world is not going to end unless we allow it to end.
Woman flees to Michigan to obtain full rights and to give baby a fighting chance regardless of medical issues
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Crystal Kelley, right, was paid $22,000 to be a surrogate mother for a Connecticut couple. Five months into the pregnancy, the baby was diagnosed with serious health issues. The family asked her to have an abortion and offered $10,000. Instead, Kelley gave birth and a family adopted the baby. Whether one is for abortion rights, a baby with abnormalities isn’t less than a human being. Kelley did no wrong in attempting to give the baby a chance to fight for her life, even if she may not live very long. There are thousands of babies born each day with severe abnormalities who have fought
hard for their lives, while others have developed way beyond what doctors ever said they would. This story doesn’t only raise the long-debated issue of abortion, but it also questions our morals. The baby wasn’t meant to be Kelley’s, but she was the one who carried it. The pregnancy affected her body and her life,
meaning she should have a say in whether to get an abortion. The baby was adopted by a loving family who is fighting for her and trying to give her as much of a normal life as they can. Yes, it’s stressful but she is still a human being and doesn’t have to be “normal” in order to prove that.
The opinions in this section do not necessarily reflect those of The DePaulia staff.
FOCUS
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Along for the By MARGARET DZIUBEK Contributing Writer What kinds of DePaul students ride their bike on-campus? Eco-friendly activists? Super athletic type-A students? Beard-sporting hipsters? Zooey Deschanel-impersonating quirky girls? Sure, all of the above would be correct, but actually, anyone can be a part of the Chicago biking community. All it takes is a few simple steps.
step one Buy a bike While major big-box stores like WalMart or Dick’s carry bikes, there are plenty of small bike shops in Chicago that offer a greater level of expertise to new bikers. Shoppers looking for an inexpensive option can try used bike stores or nonprofit resale outlets like The Recyclery near the Howard Red Line stop. This non-profit offers a small, but well-curated selection of multi-gear bikes averaging between $100-$400. Another option, Working Bikes, on South Western Avenue is a little farther away but offers a big selection of used and refurbished bikes at similar prices. When choosing a new bike, there are a lot of details to consider, but it’s possible to keep it simple. Get on the bike, and give it a ride. “Every bike is different, and you want to find a bike that works well with your bod,” said Wilbur Chang, Recyclery volunteer. For more about different types of bikes to buy, read all about it at www.depauliaonline.com
step Two Buy the gear
Julie Hochstadter, director of social network/online community for Chicago bikers Chainlink, suggests four essential pieces of equipment every new biker should buy.
1. Lock “You can get so many different kinds of locks and a lot of it depends on your budget, but you’re going to at least want a U-Lock,” said Hochstadter.
2. “Something to carry your stuff.” “I really like a back rack and then from there you can get a pannier,” said Hochstadter. A pannier is a bag that hangs over the side of your back rack. “You can just carry so much more,” said Hochstadter. She also recommends a bungee cord for securing big items. Another popular choice is using a standard milk crate attached to a back rack.
3. Lights “You want lights for sure. What is mandatory is that you have a front and a back light,” said Hochstadter. Attach a white light to the front of your bike, and a red light to the back and be sure to remember to turn them on at night or whenever visibility is limited. “People think that the city is really well lit, so they don’t need lights, but side streets are pretty dark and even on big streets, visibility is so important,” said Wilbur Chang, volunteer at the Recyclery bike shop.
4. CTA Pass Bikes are allowed on all city buses, and also on CTA and Metra trains off of rush hours. “It’s good to keep a CTA pass in your wallet, because you never know what could happen. (For example,) if you get a flat tire and you’re not near a bike shop,” said Hochstadter.
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step Three Educate yourself DePaul Outdoor Adventure, The Chainlink, The City of Chicago resources Interested in getting plugged into the cycling community at DePaul? The DePaul Cycling Club is an oncampus organization that concentrates on both competitive and recreational biking. Although they focus on their competitive season in the spring, they invite all DePaul bikers to get involved. Look for answers to questions that aren’t covered at DePaul’s programs by logging into the Chainlink,
an online community for Chicago bikers. You can get advice on buying bikes, on mapping routes or any other bike-related question from the Chainlink community. http://www. thechainlink.org/ The City of Chicago also offers a variety of resources for city bikers. Access that information by searching “Bicycling Information” at https:// www.cityofchicago.org/
step four Get out there
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In the past decade, the U.S. Census Bureau has reported that cycling has increased by 63 percent in the largest American cities, but with cars and buses still dominating busy Chicago streets, city biking can be daunting for the many DePaul students who come from places like rural or suburban Illinois, Wisconsin
or Ohio. The number one thing to do, says Julie Hochstadter of the Chainlink, is to get on a bike and ride. “I’d say, spend some time getting comfortable with your routes, trying and testing it out on a Sunday afternoon, when there’s less traffic,” said Hochstadter.
Believe it or not, not all bikers would recommend a helmet. In fact, helmets are a controversial topic in the biking community. DePaul sophomore Jon Ferrari, recommends that students “definitely wear a helmet,” and the Mayo Clinic would agree, saying that wearing a helmet is “the most effective way to prevent a life-threatening head injury.” However, as the New York Times reports some cycling enthusiasts would argue that forcing helmets discourages people from riding, thereby decreasing the number of cyclists on the road. Less cyclists means less awareness from drivers, making biking less safe. This principle is put into practice in the Netherlands, where the majority of people use bikes for transportation, only 0.1% of bikers wear helmets, in comparison to 38% of American bikers, according to the Wall Street Journal. For Julie Hochstadter of the Chainlink, the answer lies somewhere in the middle. “I wear a helmet, I just think it’s like wearing a seatbelt, but if other people don’t want to that’s fine,” said Hochstadter. Ultimately, with no laws on the books requiring a helmet in Chicago, the helmet question is a personal choice.
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DePaul sophomore Jonathan Ferrari, 19 of Lisle rides his bike everywhere. Even though he has a car on-campus, he still often chooses his bike to avoid traffic and to get a little extra exercise. By itself, this fact isn’t too surprising. What is surprising is that just a few months ago Jon was in an accident while on his bike. “I like to go fast, and also I don’t mind pulling around cars going through cars and stuff like that so when I went ahead and went around that taxi, that lack of fear resulted in a crash.” Ferrari said. As he pulled up quickly into the intersection, Jon was “doored,” a term used to describe a common risk for bikers, when a parked car opens a door without looking for oncoming bike traffic, resulting in a crash. “Getting around the city on a bike is unimaginably simple and easy,” said Ferrari. “it’s all about confidence but you also have to kind of curtail your confidence at a certain level. You always need to remember that there’s a risk.” After the accident, Ferrari rode home on his bike. He advises other bikers not to stop biking after a crash, but to get back on the bike right away. “If you do get into an accident, don’t stop riding. Assess the situation and decide whether it was your fault, and if it was your fault accept that and try to fix it,” said Ferrari. Ferrari says his experience taught him to be assertive on the road and to always pay close attention while riding. “You don’t need to be an expert. What you really need to know is to stay aware and know your rights. You don’t need to get aggressive, but you do have a right [to the road], so don’t be afraid.” said Ferrari.
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G atsby ? W hat G atsby ?
Baz Luhrmann's new adaptation inspires fashion and fantasy
Gatsby inspired fashion
By KRISTEN GOLDSTEIN Contributing Writer
In just a few days, this summer’s most buzzed-about film, Baz Luhrmann’s “The Great Gatsby,” will be hitting theaters and giving audiences a glimpse into the vibrant time that was the Jazz Age. The excitement over the new take on F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic novel not only has to do with a cast full of Hollywood heavyweights, but also the spectacular visuals surely to be created thanks to the combination of Luhrmann’s directorial style and the glamour of the 1920s. However, the decade’s opulence isn’t only showing up on the big screen, its influence is spreading further into retailers worldwide. The iconic look of flappers and debonair men is synonymous with 1920s fashion, and with the release of “The Great Gatsby” these styles are back with a 21st-century twist. Details are key when channeling your inner Daisy Buchanan. For daytime, delicate and feminine pieces are best, and no silhouette is more appropriate than a drop-waist dress. Stick to lightweight fabrics in either white or colors in a soft palette. A dainty flutter sleeve or subtle ruffled collar is also a way to add a 1920s flair to your look. The simplicity of the daytime is balanced out by all of the fun to be had with fashion come the nighttime. Eye-catching embellishments like fringe, beading and feathers are all nods to the era, with the added bonus of all being completely on-trend and a great source of texture for any ensemble. The easiest way to achieve the look is through accessories and, in this case, anything art deco goes. Choose statement pieces like a flashy cocktail ring or oversized earrings with a prominent geometrical cut or symmetrical pattern. An art deco clutch helps to complete the vintage style, and in terms of footwear, a modest heel is best. For the guys, embodying the role of a modern-day Jay Gatsby isn’t always the most practical if it means donning a suit and tie every day, but you can still take a cue from the film of the moment by refining your look. Slicking back your hair is an easy way to instantly look more put together. Also, crisp linen blazers and vests, along with rounded collar cardigans layered over button-down shirts, will evoke the 1920s feel. A slim-fitting pant works best for creating the right silhouette. The final must-have piece of menswear is a leather oxford shoe. Nothing will destroy an outfit quicker than the wrong pair of shoes, so invest in a pair in the classic brown or black to pull off a more polished look. Whether you are a Daisy or a Gatsby, it is easy to cross the line into costume territory, so be careful not to look like an extra straight off the movie’s set, and choose a few characteristics of 1920s fashion to incorporate into your wardrobe.
Gatsby is forever
By KELSEY KENNEDY Contributing Writer
Finally, it has arrived. This Friday, May 10, F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic American novel “The Great Gatsby,” will be transformed into a 3D theatre experience. The film was co-written and directed by Baz Luhrmann and stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Carey Mulligan. While Fitzgerald fans across the world have had May 10, 2013, marked on their calendars for months, the general public seems to be getting into the Jazz Age spirit as well. The trends made popular in the 1920s have made their way into a variety of stores across the country due to the excitement and anticipation of the upcoming film. The May cover of Vogue features Carey Mulligan, dressed as the character of Daisy, dripping in Tiffany and Co. diamonds. The same pieces that are seen on the cover of the magazine (such as the amazing pearl and diamond bracelet/ring combo) were all created specifically for the film. The costume department, led by Academy Award-winning designer Catherine Martin, decided to partner with the legendary jewelry designer for a variety of reasons, with the most important being that Fitzgerald himself was a customer. Every piece of jewelry that is worn in the film has either been inspired from the archives of Tiffany’s or was created especially for the Luhrmann film.
The partnership seems to be the perfect fit as Louis Comfort Tiffany, one of the first design directors for the company, was known for attending many of the Long Island parties that have been made famous through “The Great Gatsby.” “The jewelry is really cool,” said Lisa Bent, DePaul junior. “I think that if people have the means to buy the jewelry used in the movie, they will.” The Tiffany jewels range from $130 for a pair of black onyx earrings, to $200,000 for Daisy’s platinum diamond headband. But other jewelry companies, like Swarovski Crystal, have also created a Great Gatsbyinspired collection for those who can’t afford the diamonds. Of course these iconic diamond accessories mean nothing if they’re not accenting the perfect cocktail dress. The women’s wardrobe was created in collaboration with one of the best designers in the world: Prada. Miuccia Prada has designed wardrobes for Luhrmann’s films before, as she was responsible for the costumes in the 1996 version of “Romeo + Juliet.” This time around, Prada created an entire Great Gatsby collection along with 90 looks that were used in the film. "Our collaboration with Prada recalls the European flair that was emerging amongst the aristocratic East Coast crowds in the '20s," said Martin in an interview with UK Vogue. The women and men of “The Great Gatsby” exuded luxury and
class, but no one did so as well as Jay Gatsby. When designing costumes for a man known for “his fancy clothes,” Martin made the inevitable decision to partner with Brooks Brothers to help re-create the dapper suits from the '20s. “Brooks Brothers was mentioned several times in Fitzgerald’s writings as a representation of the ultimate gentleman’s purveyor of fine clothing to the American man of distinction,” said Martin in a statement for Brooks Brothers. In a process that was similar to designing the Tiffany’s jewelry, Martin took inspiration from the Brooks Brothers archives to match the authentic suits that were worn by Fitzgerald and his friends during the “roaring '20s.” The Brooks Brothers store on Michigan Avenue proudly displays the company’s new collection Great Gatsby of suits that were used in the film and are now available to buy. Aside from the fashion industry, cosmetic companies have also been coming out with new products to embrace the 1920s style. Benefit cosmetic company has just released a new Great Gatsby Deco Collection that features makeup inspired by the era including smoky eye shadows and bold lipstick options. Grab your friends May 10 and go see the top designers in the world pay homage to Fitzgerald’s writing by making his characters come alive on the big screen.
Mens looks Brooks Brothers
Women's looks Rachel Gilbert & Mulberry
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Crowds from last year's FEST on DePaul's quad.
FEST 2013 to be revealed By EMMA KOLANDER Contributing Writer The rumors will be put to rest. The anticipation will be over. The student body will let out a collective scream. After months of waiting, students will
finally discover who will open and headline for the FEST stage this year at FEST’s “Big Reveal,” set to take place Wednesday, May 8 at 5 p.m. in the Student Center Atrium. Those who attended this highly anticipated reveal last year most likely remember a fun-filled
event, which invited attendees to participate. FEST coordinator, Joe Kosin, recalled last year’s reveal, saying that three teams of two members each engaged in a sort of “obstacle course” in which they searched through various objects to find letters that would spell out the name
of the opening and headlining artists. While Kosin appreciated the interactive format of the event, he admitted that it may have lacked excitement for those not participating in the obstacle course and regretted that some students felt the event dragged on a bit. However, this Wednesday’s “Big Reveal” will be different. Between “Dressed for FEST” and the always-busy week of ticket sales, Kosin and his FEST committee felt that a simpler “Big Reveal” would be best. “Everyone has stuff to do,” said Kosin, explaining that he wanted to make the 15-minute event “as simple as possible.” The event itself will consist primarily of videos that will recap the artists on the survey, show the conjectures of a few DePaul students on who they think the opener and headliner will be, and finally, reveal the performers. However, Kosin and the FEST committee created a way to involve the student body with the “Big Reveal” before the time of the event itself. “Guess FEST” invites students to tweet the name of the artists that they think will perform on the FEST stage with the hashtag “#GuessFEST” at the “DePaulFEST” handle. “We will be re-tweeting a lot too to get people exposure and keep students on their toes,” said Kosin. Students who guess the
correct artists will then be entered in a drawing to win a free pair of FEST tickets, and the winners will be announced at “The Big Reveal.” Kosin anticipates that this Twitter campaign, in addition with the “Big Reveal” itself, will create a lot of internet buzz for FEST: “Social media will blow up,” he said. While the obvious purpose of the “Big Reveal” is to let the student body know about this year’s FEST performers, it will also be a great event to reinforce and promote DAB’s sponsorship of DePaul’s very own 24-hour dance marathon event, DemonTHON. As one of DemonTHON’s biggest sponsors, Kosin explained that “DAB has been able to establish a really good relationship with DemonTHON,” particularly in coordinating certain aspects of production. One such aspect is bringing in one of Chicago’s most-popular D.J.s, D.J. Zebo, to perform at DemonTHON at 10 p.m. Kosin described D.J. Zebo as a “great guy,” adding, “He’s very excited to do a charitable event and give a good show to the students of DePaul.” While this Wednesday’s “Big Reveal” will be a short, sweet, and to the point, the news it has to deliver is anything but “lowkey.” Get tweeting, DePaul! Will you be the one to “Guess FEST”?
May television premieres not to be missed By ALLYSSA CAMPBELLSAWYER Contributing Writer
May is a month of transition in the television world. While many television series are wrapping up for the summer, others are just beginning new seasons. This month will see the return of television favorites and the arrival of newcomers on the television scene. The summer television season is filled with reality competition shows. The first to premiere is the FOX series “So You Think You Can Dance,” returning for its 10th season May 14 at 7 p.m. CST. The dance series holds auditions across the country for dancers in all genres and chooses 10 girls and 10 guys to compete in pairs week after week. The dancers must partner dance in a genre chosen at random every week and try their best to impress viewers at home, who vote for their favorites to stay. After multiple eliminations, the last pair standing will be co-crowned as “America’s Favorite Dancer.” Also on FOX, the popular reality cooking competition “MasterChef” will return for a fourth season May 22 at 7 p.m. CST. Host Gordon Ramsay will once again put amateur chefs to the test in the search for the most passionate and talented among the bunch. May 23 marks the return of the police drama “Rookie Blue” with the first episode of its fourth
season on ABC at 9 p.m. CST. The drama follows rookie police officer Andy McNally, played by actress Missy Peregrym, and her comrades at the 15 Division police force in Toronto, Canada. This season, the characters will be introduced to some changes at the force that could possibly stir conflict. The same night on FOX, a new series entitled “Toxic Office: Does Someone Have to Go?” makes its debut. In the series, businesses are turned on their heads when the employees and bosses trade places. The employees are given the power to make decisions about the way the workplace runs, and can even fire co-workers if they feel it necessary. The six-episode series should be an interesting look at boardroom dynamics. Premiering an entire new season exclusively on Netflix May 26 is “Arrested Development.” The series, which was cancelled in 2006 by FOX, is returning with 15 new episodes for its fourth season. Many of the show’s stars will reprise their roles, and a few new characters will be added to the mix. The fourth season will be focused on the production of a movie on the Bluth family, the main characters in the series. The night after, the reality romance hit “The Bachelorette” will come back for a ninth season at 7 p.m. CST on ABC. The bachelorette for season nine is bridal stylist Desiree Hartsock. She will be looking for a groom in the hope of planning her own
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A promotional shot for "Arrested Development," starting its fourth season May 26 on Netflix. The show returns after seven years off the air. This and other television series will be beginning their new seasons this May. wedding one day. Lastly, new CBS competition series “The American Baking Competition” will premiere May 29 at 7 p.m. CST. The baking competition will challenge 10 amateur bakers to be innovative
with their kitchen creations. In the end, only one will be chosen as the winner of $250,000 and given a publishing contract for the creation of their own cookbook. The series will be a sweet end to a month filled with
gritty competition. May is sure to be a compelling month for television. There will be a mix of drama, comedy, passion and triumph. Keep your eyes tuned to catch all of the action.
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Congress Theater remains open...for now
By MATT PARAS Contributing Writer
The Congress Theater will live to see another day after a Cook County judge ruled April 24 to allow the theater to remain open and sell tickets. Before then, the theater faced a long list of violations that threatened to close the 87-yearold venue. The City of Chicago called for an immediate shut down of the venue April 12 and listed 26 code violations that were “dangerous and hazardous.” Chicago Cook County Circuit Judge James McGing ruled that theater can stay open, but only can allow occupancy on the first floor. McGing also ruled that the venue’s balcony will be closed until proper lighting and a backup generator are installed. The Congress Theater has been around since 1926 and has hosted some of the biggest acts in various music genres. Congress has hosted rap legends like Nas, rock groups like Paramore and even electronic artists like Deadmau5. It was named a Chicago landmark July 10, 2002. Recently, however, the old condition of the building and government intervention could shut down one of Chicago’s most historic entertainment venues. Some of the problems that have plagued the Congress Theater range from faulty electrical outlets to fire hazards.
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Exterior of The Congress Theater, 2135 N. Milwaukee Ave., still under inspection by the City of Chicago after violating 26 codes. When city inspectors checked the venue Monday, city attorney Judy Frydland said that the “most serious violations” were in compliance, DNAInfo Chicago reported. The theater’s second and third level will remain closed until they secure back up lighting. Theater owner Eddie Carranza, who purchased the building in 2004, has had to make serious adjustments since the problems started piling up in November. Located in Logan Square, the venue has added increased security to prevent fights as well as fire guards in case of a fire. Certain students said that they would be glad if the theater closed. Nick Cvijovic, a DePaul junior and regular concertgoer,
said that the venue was dirty and the sound quality was constantly terrible. “Every time I’ve been there, it’s been pretty run-down,” said Cvijovic. “The place is falling apart – the bathrooms are disgusting. Basic amenities that you would want in a concert venue weren’t there. I’ve been going there for 10 years now and I’ll be pretty happy (if they shut down).” For musicians, playing at the venue was a hassle as well. DePaul sophomore Brett Buttle played at the Congress during high school as part of a concert highlighting local bands. Buttle said that dealing with management was difficult. “When we got there (to play),
they didn’t have anywhere to put our equipment,” said Buttle. “We had nowhere to go with our equipment and we weren’t playing for hours. If somebody else was managing it, they’d have a really kicka-- venue.” Still, Buttle and Cvijovic said that if it is going to stay open, they hope changes come to the venue. DePaul senior Marina Cho said that she hopes the venue actually stays open. “A lot of my favorite shows have been at Congress,” said Cho. “I have a lot of good memories there and I hope it doesn’t get shut down.” The theater’s liquor license could also be in trouble. According to DNAInfo, several incidents in April and May 2012 resulted in a
concertgoer getting assaulted by a security guard and also another theater employee suspected of dealing drugs. Criminal charges were not filed, but the Liquor Control Commission ordered multiple meetings that could result in Congress’ liquor license being taken away. So far, Carranza and his lawyers have had three meetings scheduled. Carranza also has had to attend public nuisance community meetings, making sure the venue hasn’t disturbed community members. The venue’s most serious incident occurred on New Year’s Eve 2011. An 18-year-old from Highland Park was sexually assaulted outside the Congress Theater by six men. The teen, who was denied entry to the Congress after forgetting her ID was attacked when wandering the neighborhood. It raises the question of whether the venue is safe or not. Recently, Fryland told WBEZ 91.5’s Jim DeRogatis that she believes the Congress is making the right steps to stay open. “I hate to say that a place is safe or not safe because anything can happen anytime anywhere,” said Fryland. “What I mean to say is there are no building code violations that are dangerous at this time that would warrant closure.” The next meeting regarding inspections is scheduled for Thursday, May 9.
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Future of Hollywood film in China uncertain
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By EMILY ROSEN Contributing Writer Hollywood as we know it may be coming to an unhappy end as a result of plummeting ticket sales of American movies in China. Many U.S. film studios are dependent on the international releases of their films because the rise of streamed movies on the Internet has caused domestic box office sales to go down. Hollywood’s global strategy, which solely depends on China’s ticket sales for high-budget fantasy 3D movies and IMAX films, is starting to fall apart. “The ticket sales on American films in China is already affecting the industry,” said Billy Flanagan, a digital cinema student at DePaul with a concentration in cinema production. “Large Hollywood studios are making movies with great intention to have their film released in China because they are currently Hollywood's largest international market.” Last year the number of foreign films released in China expanded. “Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol” led the Chinese box office for 23 weeks straight, which meant a large portion of the film’s ticket sales came from China. But this fantasy didn’t last long. According to the online publication Chinafilmbiz.com, in the first quarter this year ticket sales for American movies in China fell 65 percent to about $200 million, while sales for Chinese language films rose 128 percent to over $500 million. “Regarding ticket sales, China takes up almost 20 percent of the world's population,” said Jack Rosman, USC film
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student. “They have the biggest market, so if something happens where American films are banned in China...then Hollywood will take a big hit and lose most of their profits.” “Iron Man 3” will be opening in a few days and will show alongside the recently released Chinese romance “So Young,” a film about a young woman who reconnects her with her college sweethearts. These two movies will be going head-to-head for box office sales, foreshadowing the future
of the Hollywood presence in China. “I feel that Chinese censorship has gotten worse and worse regarding American films being released in China,” said Alex Grayson, Loyola Marymount film production student. “They have this ‘code’ that they follow where certain things cannot be shown in China because it gives them the ‘wrong impression,’ and honestly, I find that more dampening to themselves rather than to Americans.” Flanagan predicts that the U.S. movie
industry would collapse if China stopped showing American films. “The Chinese government won't release American films if they feel the movie doesn't abide by their censorship laws,” said Flanagan. “Many studios in the U.S. take this into great consideration and only produce films they feel will hit it big internationally rather than domestically because they are so dependent to make profit on international box office sales rather than domestic.”
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You're here for who? The DePaulia continues its look at the lesser-
By ANDREW MORRELL Contributing Writer
M ac DeMarco: For the last few years, hip-hop has become inundated
with oddball rappers who seem to draw more attention for their crazy on-camera and onstage persona than for their music. Finally, the indie rock world gets a piece of the gap-toothed pie, thanks to Montreal's Mac DeMarco. He's not exactly Riff Raff with a guitar, but he is definitely, shall we say, “out there.” His latest music video for his single “My Kind of Woman” features him dressed as a woman, makeup and all, if that gives you any indication of what he's like. His music is similarly weird, in a way that is very enjoyable but still verging on creepy. He sports a frying pan of an electric guitar on his album covers and in live videos, but is able to wrench some eerily seductive tones from it. The result is sometimes surf-y, sometimes lounge-y,
known bands at Pitchfork and Lollapalooza
and all at once an excellent soundtrack to sway to under the sun in Union Park. DeMarco is a natural entertainer – he can hardly sit still on stage, and randomly morphs his voice mid-song for comedic effect. Or maybe it's a consequence of his heavy cigarette smoking habit, which he makes reference to throughout his lyrics and interviews – or maybe he's just really weird. In any case, he is certainly a breath of fresh air for the alt-rock scene, which in the 21st century has become overcrowded with bands and musicians who take themselves far too seriously. You would think there was some kind of moratorium on having fun if you're in a guitar band, the way musicians today just leisurely stand on stage. DeMarco not only shows promise as a burgeoning artist, he is also one you won't want to miss if you need to relax at Pitchfork on Saturday.
Mac DeMarco Pitchfork Saturday Photo courtesy of CAPTURED TRACKS
Cthehance the Rapper: If being on cover of the Red Eye is any indication
Chance the Rapper Lollapalooza Friday Photo courtesy of BWR PR
Ttherash Talk: If you intend to see Odd Future-associated hardcore act
Trash Talk, come prepared for mayhem. The California band, consisting of a trio of crazy twenty-somethings, is known for their wild shows. Although if you're familiar with hardcore music, this will come as no surprise to you. The music consists of thrashing guitar riffs, manic drumming and vocals that are rarely sung and usually shouted, screamed or chanted. This musical style serves to whip the crowd up into a pitting frenzy full of crowd surfing, stage diving and maybe some punching. So if you're into that, look
of big things to come, Chance the Rapper should start setting up his Roth IRA now. Regardless of his cover story, this 20-yearold Chicago native seems destined for greatness. He has made a name for himself over the last couple of years with mixtape releases and guest appearances, which have become the standard method of getting yourself out there in the modern rap scene. His Chicago ties might've helped as well, for this city is known for its breakout superstars like Kanye West and Common. Chance takes after Kanye in the form of his smooth flow with clever wordplay. Although his common heritage with Chief
no further. Even if you're not into that, Trash Talk is best buds with the whole Odd Future crew, which could mean an appearance by at least one of their members onstage or in the crowd. As we know from Pitchfork’s past, Tyler, the Creator is not above crowd surfing, even with his leg in a cast (although it might be different two years later, with him being a celebrity and everything). And Earl Sweatshirt is all about his chakra these days, so don't expect him either. But you can guarantee copious amounts of sweating and throwing of bodies at this show.
Keef means he is automatically lumped into the same class of ignorant rappers, Chance is of a different breed. He graduated from the prestigious Jones College Prep High School, although he admits he did so just barely, thanks to an enduring marijuana habit. He also gained notoriety for a music video he filmed while supposedly on LSD in Mexico. Contrary to these anecdotes, Chance is a serious rapper with serious talent. He's appeared on numerous releases with hometown favorites Kids These Days, and also with like-minded East Coast up-andcomer Joey Bada$$. Expect a set filled with soulful beats, as many of his productions are, as well as a heavily medicated MC rhyming over them skillfully.
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Album Review: She & Him 'Volume 3'
By JODIE LYONS Contributing Writer
With near perfect accordance with Chicago’s first few warm days, indie duo She & Him are releasing their third record, Volume 3, May 7. In their third installment, Zooey Deschanel and M. Ward concoct the perfect collection of songs to chill out to on the quad on warm, breezy days. Deschanel’s charmingly quirky personality shines through on every track while the combination of her oldtimey voice and Ward’s signature guitar style could convince anyone who didn’t know better
that the album came out decades ago. The album opens with “I’ve Got Your Number, Son,” an upbeat track featuring the piano and high-pitched backing vocals. The album continues its sunny disposition with “Never Wanted Your Love,” a song filled with racing violins and pouty lyrics. In “Something’s Haunting You,” Deschanel’s sing-songy voice complements the slow, rhythmic snare, while a xylophone adds the perfect childlike tone to the track. The duo later slows it down in “Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me,” a ballad that could easily be mistaken for a track off of the Grease soundtrack. And, of
course, the album wouldn’t be complete without Deschanel’s ooh-ing and ahh-ing throughout the entire record. The duo definitely doesn’t disappoint with their third record. Keeping in synch with their typical retro sound, She & Him put forth everything from somber ballads to cheeky, upbeat tunes. The album will come to life during the duo’s summer tour with Camera Obscura, which includes a Chicago date at the Aragon Ballroom June 29. Volume 3 can be streamed on NPR’s website before the album’s May 7 debut.
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C2E2, the Chicago Comic Book and Entertainment Expo, hit McCormick Place April 25-27 exhibiting everything from comics, movies, television, toys, anime, manga and video games and more for fans. Photos by Milos Markicevic.
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BOOK REVIEW: 'How it Ends' By ERIKA MICHEL Contributing Writer After reading Laura Wiess’ “How It Ends,” I need to schedule an immediate phone appointment with my grandmother. The novel begins with Helen Schoenmaker entertaining her five-yearold neighbor Hanna with fake childhood stories of mischievous adventures and happily ever afters. Entrusted with Hanna while her parents iron out problems in their marriage, Helen becomes a pseudo-grandmother to her. Now 15 years old, Hanna is venturing off to high school. Told from alternate points of view, the novel slowly sets up the foundations for the major storyline. Hanna, like the good high school freshman that she is, has fallen for an older boy, Seth. Envision Jordan Catalano from “My So-Called Life” in a Catholic high school uniform and you have Hanna’s target of obsession. With my extensive “education” from a large quantity of Young Adult novels on what
makes up a dreamy love interest, Seth certainly does not make the cut. Readers will quickly recognize that Hanna is wasting her time on Seth, the John Mayer wannabe, and remember when they similarly fell for one of his type. In Helen’s sections of the novel, she longs to see her absentee granddaughter. Helen begins to notice the odd tremors in her hands have developed into Parkinson’s disease and decides that she must confess the truth of her past soon. Fearful of Hanna’s reaction to a decade worth of lies, Helen enlists the help of her husband, Lon, in creating an audiobook that will slowly ease the truth of her life to her granddaughter. Finally feeling an ounce of guilt that she hasn’t visited Helen in a while, Hanna arranges for her high school’s mandatory community service requirement to be fulfilled at the Schoenmaker’s home. Helen is no longer able to speak because the disease has advanced so quickly and caused constant thrashing. Hanna is justifyingly frightened by her grandmother's condition in the
hours they spend together. Made to believe that Helen wants to hear a specific audiobook, Hanna unknowingly listens to the story of her grandmother’s past. In a Nicholas Sparks “The Notebook-esque” fashion, Helen is able to communicate all that she has kept hidden from Hanna in the autobiographical story of “Louise Bell Closson.” The audiobook, titled “How It Ends,” describes the terrors of foster home care in the ‘20s to a chilling glimpse of a rich, deranged, syphilis-consumed couple that takes Louise in, to Louise’s love story with her husband. A string of shocked reactions and near fainting spells ensued while reading Helen’s story. “How It Ends” turned from an average Target book buy to a compelling novel describing the different concepts of love, from unconditional to true love, and what individuals are willing to do in its name. Wiess' honest and realistic construction of Hanna and Helen’s narratives created meaningful characters. My final heart palpitation caused by “How It Ends” was at the hands
of the fateful decisions Wiess’ characters made in the conclusion of the novel.
“How It Ends” is a captivating read, even if I blame it for my newly acquired heart condition.
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Find this and all of our DeJamz playlists on depauliaonline.com and on our spotify account By STEFANIE SEFAHI Contributing Writer It’s officially May, which means we are in the home stretch before summer! If you’re anything like us, you’re probably finding it hard to focus on school when the sun makes a spontaneous cameo or when your friend tweets “SUMMER BREAK!” So we have gathered up some songs to keep you motivated and help you finish strong. 1. “We Come Running” by
Youngblood Hawke - This song oozes sugar-coated energy like a jelly-filled doughnut oozes jam. Something about the children’s choir, bells and upbeat chorus makes this song something to come running to when you need a boost of positive energy. 2. “Knights of Cydonia” by Muse - Horses? Lasers? That’s only the beginning of this sixminute galactic adventure. If any song deserves to be called an “adventure,” it is surely this one. Jaw-dropping guitar riffs and an epic solo plus singer Matt
Bellamy’s fiery passionate voice, especially noticeable when he sings, “Don’t waste your time, or time will waste you,” make this a stadium-stomper rock song. 3. “Falling - Duke Dumont Remix” by Haim - This take of rising pop group Haim’s original single is the ultimate look-tothe-stars tune. It’s so dreamy at certain points that you might even think you’re hearing the actual twinkling of stars before it drops into a seductive synth. 4. “Elephant” by Tame Impala - This song stomps, shakes
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and even twirls with swagger. Frontman Kevin Parker dabbles in classic rock sounds on this track, which makes for a footstomping beat that is infested with get-up-and-go vibes. 5. “Pumped Up Kicks - Chrome Canyon Remix” by Foster the People - Chrome Canyon has taken this hit single and injected it with some sort of tranquilizer. Yet even with its loud synths and meek bass, the track retains the beachy sound of the original. Think of this song as a chill wave to ride into
ACROSS 1. He eulogized Julius 5. ‘’Do ___ others as ...’’ 9. It may be thrown at you 13. Word with staging or wilderness 14. Borden of condensed milk 15. Daughter of Helios and Perse 16. Croat or Bulgar, e.g. 17. Hale and hearty 19. Type of occasion 21. Globe 22. A sucker holds it 23. Palindromic title 26. Atomic number 53 28. Hale and hearty 32. Meat cuts from above the hips 33. Oldest of the Brady kids 34. Carpenter’s nail 38. Chowed down 39. Feeling guilt or remorse 42. Good feller 43. Seat of Irish kings 45. Silver hair? 46. ‘’Concerto for the Left Hand’’ composer 48. Hale and hearty
summer. 6. “Princess of China” by Coldplay & Rihanna - Coldplay and Rihanna prove to be quite an unforgettable collaboration, as they fuse rock and pop together in a beautiful way. We’re digging the steady drum beat, accompanied by an uncharacteristically breezy sound of bad girl RiRi as she battles it out with Chris Martin. Looking for the song to keep your fingers moving across your keyboard? This might be a good start.
51. On ship 54. Persona’s opposite 55. Ring or rink figure 56. Get long in the tooth 58. Sweet fortified wine 62. Hale and hearty 66. Not quite a circle 67. Cassette player button 68. Veracious 69. Love potion’s number 70. Father on the farm 71. Chiromancer, e.g. 72. Word in a Maugham title DOWN 1. Father’s concern 2. One of the singing Guthries 3. Tangible 4. Troglodyte 5. Kampala’s country 6. Apprehend 7. Sesame plant 8. Bread spread 9. Action at Christie’s 10. Small African antelope 11. Kind of breeze 12. Light anchor 15. Computer programming language
18. Song section 20. Italian city near the Ligurian Sea 24. Thick-haired hound 25. Satellite of Uranus 27. Society inductee 28. Without fizz 29. Greek vowel 30. Layer 31. Put down 35. Underground dance party 36. Figure skating jump 37. ‘’Moon Calf’’ novelist 40. Makeup mishap 41. Euripides creation 44. Simile words 47. Edible marine gastropod 49. Christian art figure 50. Recipe direction 51. One born on April 1 52. Joe Camp’s dog 53. Put on the market 57. Young newts 59. Eager-beaverish 60. Predatory group 61. Sheltered, nautically 63. Hotel sign 64. Underground deposit 65. Lament
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Blue Demons split back-to-back games
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Megan Coronado hit her third home run of the season against Northwestern.
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Samantha Dodd (21) speaks with head coach Eugene Lenti. Dodd was named to the Big East Honor Roll, April 29, after going 12-for-20 over six games.
DePaul lost to Northwestern, 4-2, its bases-loaded rally effort falling short in the 7th inning, April 30. The following day, Kirsten Verdun's three-hitter drove the Demons past Northern Illinois, 2-0.
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Kirsten Verdun was named Big East Pitcher of the Week, April 29, after finishing the week with a 4-1 record and a 1.13 ERA.
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believed he was ready to come out, and the announcement was met with almost nothing but love and support. Players, coaches, fans, Oprah, President Clinton, President Obama – they all contacted Collins to let him know they were proud of him and overjoyed that he is happy. Of course, there have been some people that have not been too thrilled about the news. The Pittsburgh Steelers’ Mike Wallace said something more ignorant than hateful, ESPN’s Chris Broussard embraced debate and potentially ended his career, and the alwaysdreadful Westboro Baptist Church planned to Thursday night’s NetsBulls game. But still, examples like these are a small minority. The news cycle on the story crested Monday afternoon, carried over a little into Tuesday, and has slowly faded away since. This is a good thing. Jason Collins’ sexuality is viewed as normal, for lack of a better term. In the big scheme of life, the fact that he likes men doesn’t change the fact that he is a gritty ballplayer, a loyal teammate and good guy. No athletes came out and said they wouldn’t play with Collins. No owner or general manager said he wouldn’t sign Collins this offseason. No fans said they would organize any anti-Collins fan groups. Nothing. Collins’ announcement is a big deal in terms of history, when thinking of how far tolerance has advanced. How far gay rights have advanced. How far sports have advanced. How far society has advanced. The news affirms that
homosexuals who are openly gay and playing professional sports. The list also includes Olympic gold medalist and WNBA player Seimone Augustus as well as former NFL player Wade Davis. “I think that it’s very encouraging that athletes are coming out as gay or lesbian or bisexual,” said DePaul sophomore Jessica Rodriguez. “I think ever since Frank Ocean came out, more and more people are influenced to come out as gay.” Prior to Collins announcement, UFC fighter Fallon Fox lived in secrecy as well. Once trained as a man and now fighting as an anatomically correct woman, Fox decided to go public as the first transgender female in UFC history. In June 2012, the Association of Boxing Commissions drafted a transgender policy for the sport, the first of its kind. While acting as a role model for the LGBTQ community Fox has received critical comments
people can openly be who they are without fear of disapproval, shame or violence. But it’s not a big deal in the day-to-day. We have a gay athlete now… so what? Sports will still be sports. Collins is still a part of the meritocracy. If he’s still physically fit and a good teammate, he’ll have a spot on an NBA roster next year. His sexual orientation will not matter at all. The prevailing notion from players around the league (and in pro sports in general) is that it doesn’t matter if a teammate is gay, straight or whatever. If he can help them win, that’s all that matters. Collins has a reputation as a leader – ask his former coach, Doc Rivers – and that trait is the perfect one to have in his situation. Not only can he find a team next year if he’s a strong locker room presence, but he’ll also be a leader to other gay players who are considering coming out. Being the first isn’t easy, but Collins seems to have the right makeup. If he handles the attention the way he has been so far – with grace and thoughtfulness – the blueprint will be laid, and the next gay athlete (or group of athletes) will come out will be sooner rather than later. For now, Collins is the first and only. He’ll go through the media rounds, but eventually his focus will be back on basketball, and he’ll train for the season and find a team. He’ll eventually be perceived simply as a class act that happens to play basketball and be gay. The story will become a nonstory, and the NBA will accept him as a player and a human being.
at DePaul. “I have no problem with it, but when it comes to safety. Women can be stronger than men but the way their muscles develop are just different.” While the Association of Boxing Commissions was obligated to cater to the needs of the first transgender female in UFC history, the NHL has volunteered to create a gay-affirming policy called “You can play.” The policy, designed by Photo Courtesy of FALLON FOX FACEBOOK Philadelphia Flyers Fallon Fox became the first transgender scout Patrick Burke female in UFC (Ultimate Fighting) history, raises awareness and undergoing sexual reassignment surgery in encourages tolerance in the locker room. 2006. While more from fellow UFC apology to the UFC professional athletes fighter Matt Mitrone. as well as Fox which In an April 8 interview stated, “I want to and their leagues the with The MMA Hour, apologize for my recognize importance of gay and comments Mitrone belittled Fox’s hurtful sexual orientation by about Fallon Fox and lesbian acceptance, the stating that “She’s not a group within our LGBTQ community a he. He’s a he.” He society which, in can feel more secure. professionals went on to call Fox truth, I know nothing As remove masks of “an embarrassment” about.” s e l f i d e n tification “I don’t think that and encouraged other and judgment, less female fighters to it was just insensitive sexual discrimination because he didn’t “beat his a--.” The UFC know his place and can exist in sports. denounced Mitrone’s he was just speaking If it is possible for remarks and out of terms where he professional athletes suspended him. didn’t have enough to recognize this, Shortly after he was information,” said maybe regular people able to submit an Joe Laskero, a senior can do the same.
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"DIET" continued from back page with a number of teams to provide balanced practice or pre-game meals. For the men’s basketball team, for instance, fresh fruit is provided during breakfasts, while lunches and dinners will include whole muscle protein, vegetables, starch and carbohydrates. James Lee, Chartwells’ director of operations at DePaul, talked about the many initiatives Chartwells’ has pushed forward in its “Higher Education” plan. New recipes and an expanding catalog of menu options now make use of local, organic produce, hormone-free pork; antibiotic-free poultry; and cage-free eggs, to name a few. “A good majority of the things we use is all fresh,” said Lee. “Back in the day, there was always that misconceived notion that you don’t know what you’re eating. None of that exists too much anymore.” Given the improvement of Chartwells’ food nutritional value, athletes like Jackie Kasal and Chris Miedema, members of the track and field team, can eat their above average intake of calories without worrying about the food’s content. “I tend to stay away from junk food,” said Miedema, junior, a self-described “health nut.” “For breakfast, I’ll have toast and tea. Lunch, I’ll have soup or a tuna sandwich. For dinner, I always make sure I have protein, carbohydrates, so I’ll have spaghetti or potatoes or something with high carbs.” Miedema, a member of
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Mindful eating with balanced diets keep track athletes Chris Miedema (left) and Jackie Kasal (far right) ahead of the pack. the men’s cross country team, keeps white meat on his dietary agenda — with the occasional steak — along with helpings of vegetables, including his favorite of broccoli. “I don’t have too sensitive a stomach, so I’ll eat a whole meal like a sandwich before practice,” said Kasal, a sophomore and dual-sport athlete like Miedema. “If it’s just an easy run, I’ll eat a half hour before practice. I definitely have breakfast, it’s important to start the day off right. So I’ll usually have a granola bar, cereal and milk or a yogurt. The athletic center provides bagels
and fruit, which is awesome, so athletes can always grab that. For dinner, I usually go to the caf’s (student center) pasta area and I get starch, carbs, meat, vegetables.” Kasal said both teams’ coaching staffs care a great deal about the athletes’ diet. During the cross country season, male and female runners met individually with a nutritionist to recommend what best suits their system. According to Lenti, the softball team does the same. “We’ll talk about what’ll help us recover, what’ll get us ready for the next workout,”
said Miedema. “Particularly with athletes, it’s up to their coaches to make sure they’re eating healthy,” said Lee. “Are you going to prevent them from going out to McDonald’s and eating? No, you can’t. But we can do our best to make sure to rotate the menus around and give students options of being able to eat healthy. Our goal here is to have those options available and inform them.” In addition to knowing what foods are best to eat, athletes have also become accustomed to when to eat and in what quantity.
“Even though running on a full stomach is hard, I definitely make sure I eat somewhat of a meal at least two hours before workouts,” said Kasal. “You can’t just run on an empty stomach, it would be even worse. You definitely need something in your system or you’re just not gonna have any energy at all.” Portion control and eating a balanced diet are names of the game, crucial for athletes to stay in peak physical condition. With mindful coaches and healthy dining options right on campus, these athletes can fuel and refuel to their bodies’ desire.
Bear market: Did Chicago make the right choices in the 2013 draft? By DAVID WEBBER Assistant Sports Editor
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The 2013 NFL Draft wasn't particularly flashy for the Chicago Bears, a year after an epic late-season collapse ended all hopes of a playoff appearance. Chicago resisted the urge to draft skill players, settling instead on filling holes and rebuilding the defense following the departure of long-tenured linebacker Brian Urlacher. With the 20th pick, the Bears selected Oregon offensive guard Kyle Long to solidify the team's much-maligned offensive line and give running back Matt Forte a new weapon to work with. Pundits generally lambasted the pick, crying foul and claiming the Bears reached for Long. Offensive guards don't generally go early in the draft, and there were other players that were available for Chicago to take a chance on. As it is, the Bears do deserve credit for choosing to make the correct pick as opposed to the glitzy one. Chicago spent the rest of the draft retooling the defense. Linebackers Jonathan Bostic and Khaseem Greene were selected to solidfy the middle of the front seven. Was it a good draft? Time will tell. But the Bears did a decent job of improving their team's depth and defensive infrastructure.
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Chicago Bears first round draft Kyle Long, an offensive guard from Oregon selected 20th overall in the NFL Draft, April 25.
Chicago Bears 2013 Draft Jordan Mills, OT (Louisiana Tech) Kyle Long, OG (Oregon) Cornelius Washington, DE (Georgia) Jonathan Bostic, ILB (Florida) Khaseem Greene, OLB (Rutgers)
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"ROSEMONT" continued from front page win after win and earning DePaul the moniker, “the little school under the El.” Chicago was in love with DePaul basketball, and it seemed nothing could stop their run. Then came the move, a product of the school wanting more seats, which in turn would lead to bigger turnouts and bigger profits. “They were motivated by selling more tickets and making more money than anything else,” says Conklin. “They moved because they thought they could fill it. The general public was supposed to buy more tickets. But the general public, fickle as it can be, eventually stopped buying those tickets.” The strategy worked for a while, but the Rosemont Horizon was never able to recapture the environment and intimacy of Alumni Hall (which was torn down and replaced with what is currently the Student Center). With almost 13,000 more seats, the new arena couldn’t hold up to the standard that Alumni Hall had set for so long. So when Ricketts thinks about possibly moving the Cubs, he might want to consider what he’s giving up. He’d be leaving behind tradition, screwing with one of the cultural staples of the city of Chicago. He’d also have to join a witness protection program, because the entire city would be calling for his head. If this (very unlikely) plan comes to fruition, Ricketts would make Steve Bartman look like the Easter Bunny. Not only should it not happen, it can’t happen. This also brings up another point: would a move actually have a significant impact on the Cubs’ record? In DePaul’s case, the wins certainly didn’t come as easy at the Rosemont Horizon, but it wasn’t like the school dropped off the map entirely. The Blue Demons remained one of the country’s premier programs through the early 1980s, but things were never the same after a 22-8 campaign in the 1987 season. DePaul’s
record of sustained success took a hit as the decade came to an end, and attendance dropped as the team took a dive. The issues with the Rosemont Horizon (renamed the Allstate Arena in 1999) are well documented. It’s inaccessible for students and faculty and isn’t a very inviting stadium. “From the beginning, the place was kind of a dump,” says Conklin. The arena took on a reputation of being inconvenient and trashy. Interestingly enough, it’s those very attributes that make Wrigley Field what it is. The seats are uncomfortable, the lines are epic, the bathrooms are archaic, and the team isn’t very good. But there’s something different about Wrigley. It may not be the friendliest place (despite its nickname), MAX KLEINER | The DePaulia but it’s part of what makes Chicago the city that it is. Who cares if the Cubs can’t win at Wrigley? Is moving out of an iconic structure worth the risk of trying to build a winner? Of course not, and anyone who says otherwise is just fishing for excuses. Unfortunately, that’s exactly what Ricketts is doing. The man must be at a loss, because blaming the team’s lack of success on the stadium itself smells like desperation. If the Cubs are ever going to move out of Wrigley Field, it will be because of a failing infrastructure or a fan petition. Other than that, the Cubs are there to stay. If Ricketts wants to sell more tickets, he might as well focus on finding a way to get better players. Making a move will do little to solve the team’s problems – it will only exacerbate them. All he needs to do is look at what happened to the little school under the El, just a stone’s throw from his office window.
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The Sox-35th stop on the Red Line will be inaccessible for 5 months due to construction.
Red Line closure to affect Cell reception By DAVID WEBBER Assistant Sports Editor After months of anticipation, the Chicago Transit Authority’s reconstruction project will be moving south from the Loop to the Dan Ryan branch of the Red Line May 19. The project will stop services from 95th/Dan Ryan to Cermak-Chinatown, meaning that the Chicago White Sox could be facing a potential accessibility issue due to the Sox-35th stop residing within that bracket. According to Scott Reifert, the team’s vice president of communications, the closure won’t do too much damage to overall attendance numbers. “About 14 percent of our fans use the Red Line, and most of those fans are pretty sophisticated when it comes to travel,” said Reifert. “We don’t expect it to have a major impact.” The Sox rank 24th in the major leagues, drawing 20,105 fans per game. That 14 percent accounts for nearly 3,000 paying customers who must take a new route. Luckily, there are options. There will be free 24-hour shuttle buses from several closed Red Line stops that will transport riders to various locations on the Green Line. From there, customers can ride Red Line trains on the Green Line tracks as far south as 63rd Street, meaning Sox-35th is still very much in play.
In addition, the CTA appears to have done a very good job of keeping the public informed about the closings. “I’m aware of the construction,” said DePaul junior Saleem Touny. “It probably won’t affect me going to the games. I’ll probably drive or find another way.” Most fans feel the same way, especially since the vast majority tends to travel by car in the first place. But some students who don’t have cars are at a disadvantage. “I won’t be able to make the games right off of the Red Line,” said junior Stephanie Arroyo. “I think this is a bad thing for the Sox. There won’t be as many people going to the games.” Construction will be a continuous problem throughout the rest of the season. The project is slated to last five months, which, while inconvenient, will expedite a process that would normally take four years if confined to the weekends. Transportation will be a hassle, but the White Sox believe it’s just a bump in the road for attendance. “It’s going to a little bit of a longer walk, but we think it won’t be too much bigger of an inconvenience,” said Reifert. Of course, there is an obvious solution right in front of the team. With a 12-15 record as of May 3, perhaps a few more wins would put a few more fans in the Cell’s seats.
"ROWING" continued from back page gifted,” said Lawrence. “As long as you go into the sport and push yourself to your limits, you’ll succeed.” Desai and Lawrence caution that this does not make rowing an “easy” sport by any means. Practices, which begin at 6 a.m., usually entail about 12-14 kilometers of rowing on the Chicago River. A 2,000meter “piece,” the distance of a typical race, is roughly equivalent to playing two basketball games back-to-back in terms of workload, according to Lawrence. Rowers must also balance on the boat, requiring heavy use of core muscles, and be ever mindful of stroke timing and form. “It’s such a mentally and physically demanding sport that we get a huge attrition rate,” said Desai. “A lot of guys drop because of that.” A key reason the DePaul crew has become competitive so quickly is the knowledge of their coach, William Scherba, whom Desai and Lawrence credit with making DePaul Rowing the powerhouse it is now. “I see myself as half teacher, half coach,” said Scherba, when reached by phone. A DePaul graduate student in the
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(Left): DePaul Rowing coach William Scherba. (Right): Crew team co-founders Tom Lawrence (left) and Dhir Desai. accountancy program, Scherba juggles work and school to help train the team, utilizing his seven years of experience in the sport. “We aren’t so much driven to win, but driven to develop individually,” said Scherba. Such development, both on and off the water, is crucial to building a tightly-knit yet competitive team. Lawrence estimates that the average GPA
in DePaul Rowing is 3.5, and Scherba ensures that they have ample time for studying, even when away at a regatta. “The guys that have stuck with the team are the guys with good GPAs,” said Lawrence. DePaul Rowing has already grown exponentially since its founding, and has plans to continue development of the program. The City of Chicago
is in the process of constructing three new boathouses with stateof-the-art equipment, one of which will belong to DePaul. “This boathouse will have $2 million tanks inside,” said Desai. “Even Harvard and Yale can’t top that.” As seniors, Desai and Lawrence are well aware that they have accomplished something important in a very
short amount of time. Now, all they look forward to is watching their creation grow. “You can go to college and take away from it what you want,” said Desai. “You come to get a degree, a piece of paper — I came here for more than that. To be mentally and physically pushed to this level, there is nothing more rewarding than that.”
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Athletes ready to fill 'er up By JULIAN ZENG Sports Editor
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Celtics center Jason Collins, right, struggles for the ball with Kings forward Chuck Hayes.
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It’s been several days since NBA player Jason Collins came out as the first gay male athlete in pro team sports, and the top sports story most mornings is … when will Derrick Rose come back? The globe is still spinning. Collins’ announcement did not rock the sports world to its core. Everybody has digested the news and moved on. That’s not to belittle what Collins did. I cannot imagine the courage and the level of maturity and confidence it takes to tell ELISE AMENDOLA | AP everyone that you, a pro athlete in a super Collins has become the first male profesmachismo environment, are gay. Collins sional athlete in the four major American See NEXT, page 25 sports leagues to come out as gay.
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DePaul Rowing gets its oars wet Collegiate competitive rowing, also commonly referred to as “crew,” is a sport steeped in tradition and legacy. It is financially prohibitive – a single boat can cost as much as $35,000 – and geographically limited as well, as a nearby body of water of suitable size and temperament is a vital prerequisite. But when Dhir Desai began asking around DePaul — a school with both the wealth and water to support a crew team – how to get involved in competitive rowing, he was surprised that nothing of the sort existed. “Everyone in Chicago had been wanting DePaul to have a rowing team, but no one had stepped up yet,” said Desai. “So I said, ‘Fine, I’ll do it.’” Fifteen months and four races later, DePaul Rowing has grown from an idea to the newest and most promising contender in the Midwest. The team
placed second at the Illinois Collegiate Rowing Invitational and first in their division at the MACRA Championship. With such a strong start, and big plans for the future, the team is poised to make a name for itself in more ways than one. “We’re beating teams left and right who haven’t even heard of us,” said Desai, one of the two captains of the team alongside Thomas Lawrence, who joined the team in last March and is known as the co-founder. Desai and Lawrence are ecstatic about how quickly the team has grown, and how successful the founding of the group turned out to be. This is even more impressive given the fact that neither captain had any experience with crew prior to joining. The pair give this as an example that rowing is a sport anyone can excel at, as long as they are willing to work hard. “You don’t have to be genetically See ROWING, page 27
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Jason Collins, an NBA player for the Washington Wizards, admitted his sexual orientation on Monday, April 29. After coming out, he wrote a first person essay for Sports Illustrated which begins, “I’m a 34-year-old NBA center. I’m black. And I’m gay.” Collins received an outpouring of support from President Obama, Bill Clinton as well as the NBA community. On Twitter, Baron Davis, a point guard for the New York Knicks tweeted “I am so proud of my bro @jasoncollins34 for being real.” Currently, Collins is one of many
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Your body is your temple. It’s an oft-repeated phrase by those dedicated to maintaining a healthy constitution, or even as a mantra for those looking to lose some weight and keep it off as a New Year’s resolution. Yet perhaps no group of people takes it more to heart than athletes, whose bodies are the bare necessities of their craft. Preserving their health and physique allows athletes to compete to their fullest potential in their respective sports, to which a balanced diet plays an integral part. “Your body’s like your engine,” said DePaul softball head coach Eugene Lenti. “You’ve got to put the right fuel in it if you’re going to get the right kind of performance.”
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The DePaul Rowing team, during one of its 6 a.m. practices on the Chicago River.
We're working them pretty hard and they're burning off enough calories. We encourage them to 'eat the rainbow.'” EUGENE LENTI, softball head coach
With spring sports teams at DePaul either nearing their conference tournaments or having already completed them, coaches and athletes are paying close attention to their food consumption in relation to their workouts. “We encourage good eating habits and we go out to restaurants where we pretty much want them to eat as healthy as they can,” said Lenti. “But we’re working them pretty hard and they’re burning off enough calories. We encourage them to ‘eat the rainbow’ — get their fruits, veggies and protein. Moderation and control are some things we talk about all the time.” One source of food, perhaps the most readily available and recognizable on campus, is DePaul’s Student Center. Housing a range of culinary selections, from a salad bar to fried food grill, the Student Center is where athletes — many of them living on campus — will often go for meals in between training. To meet athletes’ dietary needs, DePaul’s dining service Chartwells works in conjunction
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