BUG BITES P. 16 Vol. # 96, Issue # 24
May 22, 2012
A TALE OF TWO NATOS
Afghanistan at center of summit By MICHAEL CORIO Nation and World Editor
BARTOSZ BRZEZIŃSKI | The DePaulia
Protesters clash with police while moving from Boeing to Obama headquarters Monday, May 21.
‘Sorry for the inconvenience. There’s a revolution here.’ By HALEY BEMILLER Senior Writer This past weekend was a significant moment in the Chicago political realm as world leaders gathered around conference tables at McCormick Place. However, it was also a significant moment in Chicago activism. Throughout the weekend, and even the past week, thousands of protesters from across the globe gathered in the Windy City to voice their opposition to NATO. The weekend kicked off
with a rally led by National Nurses United. With a campaign dedicated to healing America, the group is a strong advocate of the Robin Hood tax. Melissa Shockey, an RN who also attended Sunday’s protests, said the government needs to put “money into our communities rather than the wars.” “They created this disaster that our country’s in actually, and so we’re just asking them to give back,” she said. Tom Morello from Rage Against the Machine, as well as Tim Mcllrath from Rise Against, performed for the NNU rally.
FOR MORE NATO COVERAGE, SEE: -Photos, 4-5 -Nurses rally, 6 -Veterans, 12
Morello is a long-time friend of the group and expressed his support for all the anti-NATO movements. Occupy Chicago and other groups also stood in solidarity with the NNU. “I think that’s where the strength lies is bridging gaps with all the different peoples of society,” Shockey said.
Keeping with the theme of society’s medical well-being, protesters gathered at Horner Park Saturday to oppose the closing of Chicago mental health clinics. Groups rallied at the park and then marched to Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s home where they protested in the streets. “I can’t believe for such a little amount of money they [the city] would cause such a huge problem,” said Polyana Wolf, a protester and Chicago resident. “They’re literally shutting the doors on people, abandoning See REVOLUTION, page7
“Those of us who were in the summit, had a great experience,” said President Obama in a Monday press conference after the NATO summit came to an end. However, the same may not be said for the many protesters injured, beaten and arrested throughout the event and the two days leading up to it. With a smile and a nod, President Obama kicked off the NATO summit by welcoming over delegates from 62 countries around the world to Chicago, the first U.S. city to hold the event outside of Washington, D.C. Gathered under the brightly lit pavilion of McCormick Place, leaders and ministers convened to discuss a host of important issues -- including the war in Afghanistan, continued cooperation on missile defense in
Pablo Martinez Monsivais | AP PHOTO
President Barack Obama during the NATO Summit, Monday, May 21. See AFGHANISTAN, page 7
Chicago native headlines FEST 2012 lineup By TRICIA CATHCART Arts & Life Editor
DePaul’s annual music festival returns this year with a handful of talents to keep us on our feet. Last Monday it was announced that the headliners this year are to be Lupe Fiasco and Portugal. The Man, with opening act Battles. On Friday, June 1, the quad between University Hall and the John T. Richardson Library will be transformed into a summer
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Lupe Fiasco will headline Fest 2012 in June. venue to celebrate the end of another academic school year. Students will pack the lawn to
see the highly anticipated lineup. Ticket sales began May 15 in both the Loop and Lincoln Park campuses. The tickets cost $10 each, with a limit of two per DePaul student ID. Chicago native Lupe Fiasco will perform tracks from his previous albums, including the hits “Superstar” and “The Show Goes On.” Raised as a Muslim on the West Side of Chicago, Fiasco is known for his antiestablishment views, which he has expressed both in his music and in interviews. Assisted in his career by
Jay-Z and Kanye West, Fiasco is a big name in the rap game today, and DePaul students are anxious to see him perform on campus. “I’ve followed Lupe Fiasco since I heard that song ‘Kick Push,’” said DePaul student Andrew Smith. “He’s a great talent in today’s rap world, can’t wait to see him at FEST. It’s also pretty cool that he’s from Chicago, so it’s like he’s coming home to perform for us. It’s the perfect end to my school year.” Portugal. The Man is a wellknown band within the indiesphere of the United States.
Originally from Alaska, this foursome is comprised of John Gourley (vocals, guitar, organ, machines), Zachary Carothers (bass, backing vocals), Kyle O’Quin (keyboards, synthesizers) and Gregory Littlejohn (drums, percussion, visuals). Recently gaining recognition for their catchy tune “People Say,” these guys have acquired a large following among the college crowd, DePaul included. “Portugal. The Man might not be one of the biggest names See FEST, page 22