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from something that is tragic to something that can be triumphant.” Students and faculty took turns reading silent excerpts from “A Decade of Hope” by Dennis Smith, a New York Firefighter and one of the first responders to the attacks on Sept. 11. His book recounts stories from witnesses and survivors of the attacks. Segments from the introduction started the service: For those that view Sept. 11 as a bad memory from long ago, the service was a time for remembrance. For those who still live with tragedies, the service was a time for healing.
Gov. Quinn honored fallen heroes on the tenth anniversary of September 11, 2001 by unveiling the “Portrait of a Solider Memorial Exhibit” at DePaul’s Loop campus. The exhibit features more than 250 hand-drawn portraits by Artist Cameron Schilling of Illinois service members who died while serving our country in the global war on terror. “Portrait of a Solider” has been viewed by thousands of people throughout the state and will be on display at DePaul until September 16. Gov. Quinn stood with Gold Star families and asked residents to pause and recognize those who have lost their lives fighting for democracy and the thousands of Illinois troops that served around the world in the past decade. The governor proclaimed yesterday “a day of service and remembrance.” “It’s hard for people living today and everyday since then to remember them and never forget because it’s very meaningful,” Gov. Quinn said. “We have had so many patriotic Americans from our state and every state come forward in a moment of danger for our democracy, answer the call for duty, defend our democracy and give their
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The University Ministry held prayer services Thursday, Sept. 8, in remembrance of the tragedies of Sept. 11, 2001. Services were held at St. Vincent DePaul circle in Lincoln Park and the 11th floor deck of the Student Center in the Loop. “We focused on peace with the hope that people could come to peace within
their own souls and their own lives with the violence and the difficulties of living with the memories of 10 years ago, but also living with the memory that we live in a violent world, and to look at how we might be peacemakers amongst the violence,” Diana Dradón, one of the University Ministry’s Protestant chaplains, said. “If we can take this life changing, world changing moment and turn it into something that causes the world and individuals to be better, than I think that is how we honor the moment of all the people that are lost and to move forward
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From the depths of tragedy rises the human spirit By JIM DISTASIO Editor-In-Chief 2001 Like most of you, I spent a majority of the last three days glued to my television set watching the horrors unfold in New York City and Washington D.C. either live or countless times on videotape. Even as I write this column in the wee small hours of the morning, the cold glow of CNN is visible over my left shoulder, muted but not turned off. Let’s face it, there’s no escaping this deplorable act. We can’t hide from it. Even after watching close to 12 hours of news coverage from Tuesday on into Wednesday, I found it difficult to turn my television off. Not for fear that I’d miss the latest amateur footage of those jetliners making their tragic approach toward the twin towers of the World Trade Center, but
for fear that if I did turn my television off, the world would suddenly cease to exist. I’m not alone. As the events of this past week unfolded, many of us turned toward mass media to assuage our bereavement as citizens of this nation. From students huddled around television sets in the cafeteria to commuters listening to radio reports on their drive home to those who used the Internet as a key source of information, we all searched for answers and found both hurt and assurance. Together as a nation we cried and mourned the loss of so many that were punished simply for being citizens of a great country. We cried for the families of those victims who are now forced to deal with a loss many of us couldn’t possibly begin to fathom in this life or the next. We lost many souls, many Americans. We saw our grip on reality slowly fade away with every passing moment. Our lives changed
forever. But as a nation, we also witnessed the indomitable power of the human spirit. Through all the hurt and despair, citizens of he world emerged from the billowing smoke of tragedy with unity and selflessness. Heroism hung in the air. Stories about hundreds of New York City firefighters and police officers, who knowingly sacrificed their lives to rescue people trapped in the crumbling twin towers, have given humanity hope in its darkest hour. There are also the brave passengers onboard United Airlines Flight 93 – possibly on a deadly rendezvous with the White House or Air Force One – who reportedly crashed in a field outside of Pittsburgh. In their valor, they gave up their own lives to spare countless others. There are also the countless paramedics, rescue workers, volunteers, medical staffs and passerby who, without
regard for their own lives, offered their services to a wounded country. Our brethren from nations around the world also joined together in an unprecedented symbol of solidarity, proving that we are capable of putting our petty squabbles and biases aside for the greater good. As this tragedy continues to touch our lives, the events that followed the
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McCaffery Interests to develop Children's Hospital By VERONICA APPLETON and KATIE KORMANN It’s one of the biggest, choicest hunks of available real estate in the Lincoln Park/ DePaul area. The question now is whether development plans will win neighborhood acceptance … or trigger “not in my backyard” backlash. Children’s Memorial Hospital announced in July that it has begun exclusive contract negotiations with McCaffery Interests Inc., a Chicago-based development firm, for the sale and redevelopment of its properties at Fullerton and Lincoln Avenues. The hospital plans to relocate to the Near North Streeterville area next summer. “I’m going to drive the community to the process because this is the jewel,” Alderman Michelle Smith (43rd) said of the site last spring in a campaign speech about the hospital’s announced move. “It's steps from public transportation…God knows what you could fit here.” Since then, Smith hasn’t telegraphed an opinion of the McCaffery plan, though she has met with community leaders and groups to gauge grassroots reactions. She knows the drill, having campaigned against aspects of the Lincoln Park Hospital redevelopment a few blocks to the south, and having won changes to that plan after taking her seat in the City Council. Veteran developer Daniel McCaffery knows Lincoln Park/ DePaul is a place where informed folks have strong opinions about what fits and what doesn’t. “We are excited by the opportunity to work with Children’s, the City of Chicago, Alderman Michele Smith and the Lincoln Park community,” declared McCaffery in the CMH press release covering his selection as developer. The hospital site occupies 3.5 acres, but adjunct properties such as the parking desk across Lincoln from the hospital, pushes
the overall size of parcels to be sold to total approximately six acres. McCaffery proposed to turn the site into a “town center” for Lincoln Park, which would include multi-income housing, open space and retail. “Our team has extensive experience developing mixeduse projects in neighborhoods such as this,” McCaffery said. “We look forward to moving our proposal forward through the public process to create a place that is special and supported by the community.” That “public process” will include working through zoning approvals for the site – a stage historically adopted when neighbors raise questions about density, parking and traffic issues. The deal also prevents McCaffery from being able to shop the property to other developers. Lincoln Park Hospital Development CMH and McCaffery can only hope that this project won’t stir the kind of controversy that followed the closing of Lincoln Park Hospital, 550 W. Webster Ave. “It’s an entirely different process and offers much more hope for the community,” said David Chernoff, director of planning for the Mid-North Association, a group that filed a lawsuit in the Lincoln Park Hospital dispute. In June, Ald. Smith repeated her opposition to the redevelopment of the Lincoln Park Hospital site, saying increased traffic to and from a proposed supermarket would cause congestion and detract from the project’s primarily residential feel. However, in early August an apparent settlement was reached after developers agreed to use Lincoln Avenue, not residential Webster Avenue, for unloading large grocery trucks. They also scaled back a proposed office complex and promised to make
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McCaffery Interests Inc. will redevelop the Children's Memorial Hospital site after it moves to Streeterville in June 2012. $60,000 in contributions to a nearby public school and park. Lincoln Park Hospital closed in 2008 and has been a dead spot along the otherwise thriving Lincoln Avenue strip. Now Sandz Development is moving ahead with a Fresh Market grocery and non-high-rise residences. But in keeping with the ways of Lincoln Park, revisions to the plan have not made everyone happy. Attorney Martin Oberman, a former 43rd ward Alderman, represents some nearby residents and insists developers have been “outrageously dishonest in the presentations to the community.” “A divide-communicate strategy” Now the question is whether that battle will be re-fought a few blocks up the street at CMH. Early signs indicate that may not happen. “This is an opportunity to create a new neighborhood crossroads,” said Ald. Smith to reporters. “I want it to be great.” “McCaffery’s proposal incorporates significant
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community input that we have received throughout this process,” said Patrick Magoon, president and CEO of Children’s Memorial Hospital. In August, McCaffery met privately with leaders of neighborhood groups and the community to seek input regarding the development. “I look at it as a dividecommunicate strategy,” he told reporters after one meeting. “You get more opinions from more people when you have smaller meetings.” “We’re not looking to do a whole lot more,” said McCaffery. “I’m not going to try to shove down people’s throats that which they don’t believe in.” McCaffery said he intends to have larger meetings later this fall, which will be open to the public. McCaffery’s other projects Neighbors can only hope that, whatever is decided, the CMH project moves ahead faster than some of McCaffrey’s other high profile projects. In 2004, his firm announced
redevelopment of the longdormant South Works steel mill on the city’s far south lakefront. McCaffery envisions construction of more than 13,000 homes and 17.5 million square feet of commercial space on portions of the 589 acre USX Corp. site. The location also has been talked-up as a possible future location for President Barack Obama’s presidential library. “It’s so damn natural that the Obama library ought to come down here,” said McCaffery. “Boy would that turn the trick.” McCaffery beat out other top real estate firms for the Children’s project including Magellan Development Group, John Buck Co., and Golub & Co. What about the students? Children’s is also utilizing the services of the architectural firm Antunovich Associates, which recently designed the new DePaul Art Museum. McCaffery hopes the mixeduse development will become the center of the Lincoln Park community making students, families and the like comfortable; and so does CMH.
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September 4 •A liquor law violation occured at Munroe Hall. The intoxicated student was taken to the hospital.
•Public Safety was called to Clifton-Fullerton Hall for suspicion of marijuana. A usuable amount of drugs was found and the student was arrested by the Chicago Police.
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of marijuana. A report was filed with Public Safety but no suspicion of marijuana. A usuable amount of drugs was found and the student was arrested by the Chicago drugs were found. Police.
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‘Ground Zero 360’ hits Field Museum By KATHERINE HALL There is a freestanding wall in the Marae Gallery of the Field Museum covered with the faces of the missing. Some of the flyers are neatly typed in blocky, black print. Others are covered in manycolored pen scrawls. They all plead for the same thing: the return of, or information regarding the remains of, fathers, mothers, children and siblings. They are the men and women who went down with the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001, and ten years later their faces still remind visitors of the human sacrifice exacted on that day. Titled “Ground Zero 360,” the commemorative exhibit is a collection of never before seen photographs, artifacts, and audio recordings from New York City. The exhibit, the Field Museum says, “portrays the story of September 11 ... from the unique perspective of a police commander (Paul McCormack) and a photojournalist (Nicola McClean).” Opened on Sept. 2, the exhibit will run till Jan. 1, 2012. The exhibit itself is small, tucked behind the “Pacific Spirits” exhibit on the Museum’s second floor, something that some visitors found troubling. Chicago resident Pat O’Malley read about the exhibit in the newspaper, but
said he had some trouble finding it in the museum. “I wish it was in more of an open spot,” he admitted, “some people don’t know it’s here!” But despite its size, the exhibit packs a significant emotional punch. The rest of the museum hums with activity; in this room, it is silent. Aside from the “Wall of the Missing” (the first thing the visitor encounters upon entering the exhibit), there are remnants of the fallen Towers: pieces of steel and granite salvaged from the wreckage. Some have been fashioned into crosses to commemorate the fallen. A firefighter’s helmet under glass tells the story of an offduty fireman who heard about the attack on his way home from night duty and turned back to help. The plaque said he died in the South Tower’s collapse. On one side of the exhibit, a lonely microphone hangs from the ceiling, playing over an hour of compiled police radio calls from that fateful morning. Their voices, crackling with static, draw visitors to the microphone like moths. They all know how the story of this day ends, but they are shaken anew when they hear the voices of New York’s first responders, calm at first, then increasingly alarmed as the horrific situation unfolds. An officer, his voice filled with disbelief, asks the question everyone wondered that morning:
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“The Wall of the Missing” is a part of the commemorative exhibit “Ground Zero 360.” “Is this an act of terrorism?” Visitors have traveled from all over the state to view the exhibit. Mundelein, IL, resident Richard Peterson came with his family specifically to see Ground Zero 360. He was a little disappointed by its small size but ultimately felt the exhibit did a good job of honoring the lost. “I think it brings home the point,” he said. “[The exhibit] brings back all the memories.” “It’s sobering, definitely,” said Dave Wischnowsky, a Chicagoarea resident and journalist. Wischnowsky had been
working at a newspaper ten years ago, and on Sept. 11, he was assembling a big sports story (Michael Jordan’s possible return from retirement) when the reports began flying. “We got 80 straight bulletins related to the tragedy,” he recalled. The exhibit, he thought, was a fitting memorial. The Missing Wall, especially “really hits home.” Standing next to a photo montage of ghostly New York streets is a large computer, where visitors can answer questions and leave their memories of Sept.
11. The computer’s questions highlight the conflicted fear and pride the country felt, and still feels today. “What Scared You Most About 9/11?” It asks. But also, “Did the events of 9/11 change how you define a hero?” Regardless of how one defines the term, it is clear as we march inevitably towards the 10 year anniversary of 9/11 that in a small corner of Chicago, one can go and stand in the presence of heroes remembered.
“Quinn” continued from front page lives for us. That’s what Portrait of a Solider is all about.” “It’s a living memorial--an eternal memorial,” he continued. “These portraits will live long after we are gone. I think it’s important for the people of Illinois this week and every time they get a chance to see first hand the faces of men and women from our state who came forward in a important moment in our countries history-to defend our right to be here today, to see a football game, to speak in a public square, go to Church and practice the faith you believe in, those fundamental feelings are the heart and soul of our democracy…cant have unless people to defend.” Several of the Gold Star families spoke about their lost loved ones, like Michael Gulczynski whose son Private first-class Leonard Gulczynski was killed in a convoy leaving Iraq, and Julie Bassett who lost her son Staff Sgt. Jeremy Bassett. Bassett died at only 26-years-old. Servicemen and women who still risk their lives every day in combat where also present, including Major General William Enyart and Charlie Helmhot from Belleville, Ill. who was at the Pentagon on the morning of September 11. “These portraits are a labor of love,” Gen. Enyart said. “Those portraits stand for the love of
the soldiers and the women who gave their lives for this country, who gave their lives for us. I think it’s important, as it has been said before, that the rest of America understand that love and that sacrifice that they have given up.” Charlie Helmhot was serving in Washington, DC, as a member of the honor guard Presidential escort. When the Pentagon was hit the morning of September 11, he was called to help recover and rescue men and women who were killed. Helmhot described that day, ten years ago, as indescribable chaos and said, “It was like a bomb went off in a junkyard.” At the end of his speech, Helmhot made a profound statement about his experience and what he hopes future generations will one day recognize. “In a cultured society today, our heroes or the people we look up to are actors or actresses, millionaires, the super, super wealthy. When catastrophe strikes, when your apartment has a fire, or when we have a bone to pick 4,000 miles away its not those people that are going to keep you calm. It’s these men and women in uniform behind us. I think that’s a very important lesson that we should all take away and remember the fallen.”
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Gov. Pat Quinn honored fallen heroes on the tenth anniversary of September 11, 2001 by unveiling the “Portrait of a Solider Memorial Exhibit” at DePaul’s Loop campus on Sunday, Sept. 11. “It’s hard for people living today and everyday since then to remember them and never forget because it’s very meaningful,” he said.
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“It’s always important to reflect in general because we have emotions, feelings and thoughts that we don’t always know how to deal with,� Tyler Butterfield, Junior said. “The service was very thoughtful in capturing the intimate stories of the survivors to reflect on and learn from.� Butterfield read an account from Captain Jay Jonas, a New York firefighter of Ladder 6, one of 16 people who survived amid an avalanche of concrete and steel. Rose Medclaf, Sophmore, thought the event was a beautiful presentation of the unification Americans felt after 9/11. “The peaceful and reverent atmosphere showed how even ten years later this tragedy still affects people. Whether people at the prayer service knew someone who was truly affected by 9/11 or not, everyone still came together in honor of those who were. I think it's important to reflect on the event because it is a very young part of our history that has affected everyone in some way, whether by means of national security, ideas on terrorism, or the acts passed as a result of 9/11." Student Laura Clark concluded the prayer service by reading Maya Angelou’s poem “Amazing Grace.� Clark admitted she felt somewhat skeptical about the service before coming but changed her mind after leaving. “It’s really important, despite the violence, that we should still strive for peace and justice, and to live in solidarity with the survivors and families of lost ones among the attacks,� she said.
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Students and faculty pray for those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001 on the 11th floor deck of the Student Center in the Loop.
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Keep debt in check Tips and tricks to control your finances By KATHERINE HALL In 2010, a study called Project on Student Debt interviewed students about how well they felt they could manage their own finances in the "real world" postgraduation. An overwhelming 84 percent responded that they felt unprepared. Every year, thousands of young Americans enter college and every year they make financial choices that come back to haunt them later in life. A 2010 study by Sallie Mae found that "the average student accumulates over $4,000 in credit card debt during their years as an undergraduate." And in 2008 a study by USA Today found that "nearly 50 percent of people in their twenties stopped paying their debts... or filed for bankruptcy protection." Why do college students have so much trouble managing their bank accounts? Gabriel Albarian, a businessman and author of Financial Swagger, sees two main reasons students end up so heavily in debt: A lack of education on basic financial concepts, and the incessant bombardment of students by credit card companies, offering enormous credit limits and alluring 'deals' to sign up for a card. There is "a lack of formal education. Students don't know the basics of finances," Albarian said in an interview. "Many basic concepts they learn when they get
in financial trouble. They're learning the hard way, but they're not learning the right way." That is, before the trouble starts. The lack of education is compounded by the banks’ predatory nature. "They [credit card companies] are capitalizing on young people at a time when they're feeling adventurous, even frivolous,” Albarian said. "The increased availability of credit... [gives] the illusion that [students] have, say, ten thousand dollars available to them... but they don't have the means to pay it back." For Albarian, the key to stemming the tide of student debt is education. He currently works with colleges to integrate financial planning into incoming freshman orientations and regular seminars throughout the school year. "Colleges need to step up, take the initiative to teach their students how to manage their finances," he said. For DePaul students, the reality of living in Chicago means that many have developed some good and simple ways to keep themselves financially stable. Senior Mike Ralph checks his account balances regularly, with the help of online banking. "The only way to stay on top of it is to check it all the time," he said, adding that seeing the amount regularly helps him keep his spending in perspective. "Take out some of your paycheck and put it into savings, say a third, and a third to your credit cards and a third to your checking [account]," advised senior Dorothy Laskowski. She said she uses this method successfully, and also uses only her checking account for living expenses "unless it's a big purchase, then I use my credit card."
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Despite rain, Taste of Depaul brings crowd to campus By STEPHANIE CHOPORIS When many college students hear the word “free,” they are quick to find out the time, place and fastest way to get it. Despite the cool, dreary weather with intermittent drizzle Thursday afternoon, this did not stop swarms of DePaul students from heading to the Lincoln Park campus to check out this year’s Taste of DePaul. With lines of people wrapped around the slightly damp Quad, several Taste veterans and newcomers alike could be seen carrying plates of food and free t-shirts among other goodies from local vendors. Beyond the shopping carts filled with granola bars and packets of laundry detergent and a table featuring Dominick’s coupons, hungry attendees could satisfy their appetites with a hot dog and a variety of condiments from Chartwells. But as they made their way through the crowd, they quickly stumbled upon other treats, such as a free brownie from Uncle Sammy’s Sandwich Classics, thick vanilla milkshakes from R. J. Grunts and a selection of pizza from Edwardo’s Natural Pizza and Pizza Capri. Aside from the edibles, the Taste even proved to be somewhat educational. Firsttime vendor Peanut Community promoted a text messaging security app, and the University distributed free planners and pamphlets with information on various programs, including the Center for Intercultural Programs and the University Internship Program. Prizes were even given away through raffles at various tables. The Newegg.com table provided a spin-the-wheel raffle with Microsoft Office 2010 as the grand prize. Additionally, such an event would
not be complete without some form of entertainment. The B96 table kicked things off with some brief tunes, cheers from the crowd and a drawing for a flat-screen TV. Shortly after, attention was directed to the heart of the Quad as the DePaul Gospel Choir serenaded attendees and clapped. Lastly, several DePaul dance team members performed a quick routine for those close enough to see. As for the students, they seemed to be enjoying the event. “I like entering all of the contests,” senior Lauren Pyrzynski said. Pyrzynski enlisted in at least three drawings and won a New Egg mouse pad. After winning prizes at previous DePaul events, she hoped to maintain her winning streak. Junior Monica Wilson especially enjoyed the free food and convenience because she no longer has a meal plan. Although she would have liked to see more vegetarian options, she particularly enjoyed Edwardo’s “Vegetarian Special” pizza. Wilson’s friend, fellow junior Jessica Vorobel, sees the Taste as more of a social event. In addition to meeting Wilson here two years ago, Vorobel enjoys the people watching and learning new information. “I didn’t know that Yoga Crawl place [CorePower Yoga] existed, and I’ve lived here for three years,” she said. Even though this year’s Taste of DePaul just ended, Wilson and Vorobel are already making plans for next year, whether they will be near Lincoln Park or not. And judging by the popularity, they are probably not alone.
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TOP: DePaul’s Dance Team promote school spirit at the Taste of DePaul. BOTTOM: DePaul students line up for Pompei’s delicious pizza strudel.
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Remembering 9/11 a decade later Students recall growing up after 9/11 attacks By CALLIE BRETTHAUER
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WTC Memorial opens at Ground Zero By HALEY BEMILLER On the tenth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, New York City has unveiled the memorial site to the public at Ground Zero. According to the WTC website, the memorial consists of two fountain pools surrounded by a bronze band. The bronze is engraved with the names of the 3,000 victims from the attacks at the Twin Towers, Pentagon, and Pennsylvania site. In addition to the memorial, a museum opening in September of next year will display historical and memorial exhibits surrounding 9/11. One portion of the museum’s plans includes a chamber that houses a wall from one of the Twin Towers that survived the attacks. Prior to the opening of the memorial, New York City was tense as it approached the tenth anniversary of the attacks. J. Lee Kreader, a city resident, said the mood was somber.“The anniversary is currently on everyone’s mind,” he said. Kreader added that there was a nervousness surrounding the city. To elaborate, he said his son was at a New York Marriot near the memorial when the recent earthquake hit, and he instantly thought of a terrorist attack.“There’s that edge to people’s thinking,” said Kreader. Collin Myers, a student at Paul Smith’s College in New York, also noticed the wariness of his fellow students from the city. “The kids that are actually from the city aren’t mentioning it,” he said. “They said it’s kind of a touchy subject, but they still talk about it if someone asks.” However, the unveiling of the memorial was a beacon for all the city's New Yorkers and beyond.
Community Minister Guillermo Campuzano, director of religious diversity at DePaul, said the monument is significant. “Sept. 11 is an event that went beyond the borders of New York or Washington,” he said. “It’s a historic human event.” He elaborated by detailing different newspapers from Spain and France he saw that had the event on their front pages. The event “impacted the world” in a way it had not been since World War II, he claimed. Campuzano also noted that the memorial is necessary for society’s ability to keep the event in its heart. “We tend to forget easily things that are meaningful,” he said. “A monument to remember is a symbol we all need. We need to create images that evoke our past in a meaningful way.” The memorial is also a place to honor not only those who are dead, but those who are alive, according to Campuzano. Additionally, the water in the pools runs inside the fountain instead of shooting up, something he believes to be significant. “It’s a call to go inside us,” Campuzano claimed, adding that the memorial will be a place for people to gather in prayer and transformation together. Back in New York, citizens were experiencing the same sense of coping and purpose Campuzano described.“They are excited for it to be something different than what it’s been for the past ten years,” Myers said. Kreader said he was “glad that there’s movement toward building it. It’s been a long time coming." He also believed that the memorial would serve to “re-establish” the city and restore it to its former self. “It’s like, okay, we’re back. “This event, as traumatic as it was, isn’t going to define us.”
Sept. 11, 2001 is officially an event of a past decade, as this year marks the tenth anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Flight 93. To those who replay the memory of where they were and what happened that day, it is more than just a past reality. For college students, remembering the day brings back feelings of confusion and sadness, as many experienced firsthand something so terrifying and real at a young age. “It was rather disturbing and surreal,” said first-year graduate student Athena Frost. Frost, who was 14 at the time, felt like she was aware of what was happening when the Twin Towers were hit. Not being at school that day allowed her to watch the horror on the television with her mom. “The cameras zoomed in and you saw people jumping from the top floors of the towers,” said Frost. Students who were at school remember a day filled with confusion. Afterschool programs were cancelled; some teachers stayed quiet, and kids were left to speculate about what was happening. “When I finally got home I was freaking out when I saw it on the news,” said junior Heidi Schultz, communications. Schultz was in the 5th grade and first heard about what happened on the bus ride home. Another student only told her that a plane crashed into the Towers in New York City. “The news explained a lot,” Schultz said.“I understood it was a terrorist attack. I was more freaking out about how many people were dying. That was the biggest impact.” Freshman Tyler Freeland, digital media and cinema studies, was eight years old at the time and will never forget his mother’s reaction when he came home from school that day. “My mom was crying when I got home,” Freeland said. “I couldn’t think about it, I didn’t understand it.”
Freeland remembered everyone talking about a plane crashing into the World Trade Center, but at the same time, not knowing what was going on. His teacher merely said that something serious was going on and that it was not a joke. “I was sad to see everyone else sad,” Freeland said. “But I couldn’t comprehend it.” For many, young and old, Sept. 11, 2001 was incomprehensible at the time. “I remember the shock of the reporters,” Freeland said. “They were just in awe.” Looking back, it is easy to come to a realization of what was known when the attacks happened and what is known in the present about the events that took place on that day. College students now have a better understanding of what terrorism is, and the details of groups like al'Qaeda who perpetuate such acts. “Terrorism changed after Sept. 11,” Frost said. “I was barely old enough for the Unabomber and that was terrorism, but this kind of terrorism was new for everyone.” Nonetheless, students can recall a nation that became filled with patriotism and respect for those who perished in the attacks. “I remember seeing a lot of American flags in stores and hung everywhere,” Freeland said. Frost recalls the sense of patriotism, but remembers an issue with her teacher when it came to saying the Pledge of Allegiance. “Usually we only did the pledge on Mondays, but after Sept. 11 we had to do it every day,” said Frost. “I don’t stand up for the pledge so it made my teacher very unhappy and she made me stand outside of the classroom.” Because this year marks the anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, it is a time of remembrance of those innocent people who lost their lives. Every year on Sept. 11, memories of what happened should continue to be shared, maintained and preserved; since they reveal how that one day impacted the lives of every American citizen.
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The 9/11 Generation
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I was home in bed when a friend came over and woke me up with, “They’re bombing us, they’re bombing us”. At the time I worked at a 7/11 gas station, and that day was a surreal experience. People were coming into the store crying, everyone seemed worried that day. As a future elementary school teacher, Sept. 11th is something that is difficult to teach to students. It is hard to fully comprehend what happened that day, and many children have a hard time understanding why. Yet, it is important to remember the day and those who lost their lives on 9/11, and important to teach future generations about what happened on that pivotal day.
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I first heard of the attacks on 9/11 in the lunchroom in 6th grade. It was noon, and everyone was talking about it. At first, I didn’t know what happened, and was not sure what was hit as I had not known at the time what the Pentagon or World Trade Center was. Later that day, the power went out in the school, and everyone thought it was another attack. It turned out that a squirrel chewed through an electrical line and caused the power failure, yet you could really feel the tension among the students and faculty at the school at that moment. There are constant reminders of that day, such as when you go through airport security and everyone seems to be on edge. Sept. 11th will forever be our generation’s Pearl Harbor. We will always remember that day, what we were doing, where we were when we first found out, because it had an impact. Caleb Kieffer Communications Major Junior
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At 3 p.m. on Sept. 11th, I just got out of my elementary school for the day, and saw police cars parked outside the school doors. No one had been told about what was going on, and when I got home I asked my dad what was going on. My sister was home, and he replayed the events of the day through news articles and the television. I couldn’t believe that it had happened; I didn’t understand why anyone would want to do such a thing. Sept.11th showed me that anything can happen— good or bad, although we wish such a horrific event had never happened. That day made many people more distrustful. In the end, everyone had to pull together to help the nation as it underwent such a tumultuous event.
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Natalie Burdett Psychology Sophomore
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I was on the 4th grade playground, waiting in a before school care program when I heard some kids talking about it. At the time, I didn’t understand it was a big deal— I had no idea what was going on at the time. I was on my way to class as the second plane hit, and when I got there the teacher turned off the lights and put it up on the television. It is still hard to come to terms with that day. Sept. 11th was a defining moment for our generation as the months following saw a surge in patriotism. Unfortunately, this day comes and goes every year, and we don’t give it enough attention. It is amazing how much interest has faded since the attacks, yet we should mark this event every year to remember. Martin Diaz English/Spanish Major Sophomore
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I was in 5th grade sitting in class when our teacher turned the lights off and flipped on the T.V. to show us what was taking place on the morning of 9/11. At first, everyone thought it was a bad joke and it was just some video someone had put up on the internet. Then once we realized it was real, it was incredibly shocking. Since, 9/11, there has been an increased fear of terrorism— airport travel is more difficult, security has been heightened across the country, and this attack has really taken away many of our freedoms in America. 9/11 will always be an event that we will remember.
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Jenny Prince Business Management & Economics Sophomore
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It was my first day of 6th grade on September, 11, 2001. When the public learned of the attacks, everyone was on edge and most of the students ended up leaving early with their parents. I didn’t know what the World Trade Centers were at the time, except that everyone was sad I remember the teachers saying that it was the beginning of World War III, and when I asked my dad later that day he said, “I bet so”. 10 years later, the nation is much calmer than that chaotic day and the months that followed. Our generation is not especially good at keeping up with the news, especially in the aftermath of the attacks, and the ongoing wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. 9/11 has fundamentally shaped my decision to major in Political Science in hopes that countries can work on mutual solutions to international problems rather than resorting to violence.
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Amelia Menton Poli Science/Woman and Gender Studies Junior
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Sept. 11 reminder of interfaith importance By PETER DZIEDZIC Senior Writer, Religious Studies Ten short years have marched into the oblivion of time’s passing. For many, 10 years was but a blink in the eye of the universe. For many others, 10 years crawled and drudged, and in that slow grind we have trampled and tumbled trying to regain our footing, struggling to wash the mud from our brows with the waters of forgetfulness, consumerism, and, occasionally, blind despair. Ten years have passed since the events of Sept. 11, and in 10 years, we have had platforms and forums to question, challenge, and engage our society – to take time not only for grief but to contextualize, to reflect, and to reorient ourselves in a rapidly changing and fearsome world. And yet, in 10 years, we have often lost ourselves in the grip of hatred and isolation, turning our backs on one another, and succumbing to the weight of a terrible burden. The past decade has been tumultuous and has forced profound reflection on our status as communities of being – personal, national, and global. While many aspects of our lives are in question, societal cohesion is a central topic. Recent have shown that, while the attitude of Americans towards Islam and Muslims is mixed, there is still a brooding distrust and fear of Islam. While Sept. 11 should not be seen as the crux of the narrative of worldwide Muslims and Muslim Americans, the tragedy undoubtedly brought
Muslim Americans to the forefront of a wider national public discourse, and Muslims often into this conversation. That public discourse has obviously failed in producing a cohesive dialogue and presentation, and our society is still plagued by distrust and misinformation. And while this profound misunderstanding exists, it should not be viewed as the pinnacle of our failure as a people. Islamophobia serves but as a microcosm of the realities of our societies. Our fears, our staunch resistance to altering the definitions and perceptions we have etched into our schemas and systems of organization and our inability to humbly deal with the growing pangs of the 21st century, have reduced our ability to communally embrace the differences of the “Other.” In the 10 years that have passed, instead of critically and creatively addressing the rising divisiveness, we have been driven further apart from each other. While there have been many outreach attempts and, such as the work of the, these have not had enough effect to enact the drastic, and needed, societal shift towards unity. We are analyzing our relations through the wrong hermeneutic. What must foster once again as a key element of our reality is community. It seems that in the past decade, since the event that changed the course of our lives and the direction of world history and progression, we have lost our sense of what it means to be in community, to be a part of something greater than ourselves, to accept the fear – and wonder – of trusting in others and in letting
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A flag containing the names of those killed in the terrorist attack in on display inside the 9/11 chapel at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, July 26, 2011. us be defined in relation, not in opposition, to those around us. What we are missing is a sense of interpersonal, national, and global communities of consciousness. We must foster these relationships if we are to strive for a sustainable future. Without our commitment to embracing community, we have been unable to address the challenges that the first decade of this century has offered, and without fostering community, we will be destroyed by the rapid
changes of succeeding decades. As the tenth anniversary of the attacks approaches and as another year passes into the frightening, crushing oblivion of a confused past, we must do more than honor and reflect. We must engage. We must question. We must act. We need to begin to take the steps to radically redefine how we approach and value one another. We need to take the time to remember the centrality, the raw necessity, of community in
our lives and the profound sense of failure that will come if we choose to divide ourselves further. My prayers and deepest love go out to the families and victims of the Sept. 11 attacks, and I pray that the tenth anniversary does not force a remembrance of the deep pain and divide that was experienced on that day and the years that followed but calls us all to celebrate the energy of life that so tenderly continues to thrive in our world.
A Decade later, still proud to be an American By HALEY BEMILLER Freshman, Journalism With the tenth anniversary of 9/11 looming over the United States, one begins to reflect on life over the past decade. Americans had their lives turned around on that dreadful day, and a lot has changed in this country as a result. Some transformed the experience into a meaningful one, while some did their best to drag the country down further. On one hand, our government has seen better days. 9/11 began an era of skepticism and violation within the White House. In the name of defense, government agents invaded our phone lines and made us vulnerable in airports. One wrong word was picked up in an instant, and people were just as instantly victimized for it. Furthermore, our defense turned partially into a torture regime as we abused prisoners in Guantanamo Bay and Abu
Ghraib. Soldiers and agents didn’t ideas instilled in the acknowledge the standards of American people. The freedom and fairness in United States was this country and were not attacked by a blinded by the desire collective religion; to decimate wanted it was attacked men. By engaging in the name of in this behavior, extremism. they stooped B y to the level of lessening the group who i t s attacked us and tolerance soiled America’s toward this reputation. group of The attacks people, the additionally government managed to cloud has lessened its the judgment of merit and caused government officials. some Americans While citizens were protesting to turn into hateful an oppressive government bigots. in Yemen, the United States Fortunately, with darkness sat back in the name of there is always light, even in antiterrorism. President Barack the realm of tragedy. While Obama was unwilling to make an the government tarnished exception and help the citizens of America’s reputation, Yemen because he didn’t want to Americans themselves jeopardize one of many allies in redeemed it. 9/11 hit people Illustration courtesy of MCT Wire Service the fight against Al Qaeda. with an immense sense The government has also allowed of moroseness, but it also the promotion of unwarranted Muslims have been mercilessly empowered us. We had Islamophobia seen on the news. attacked because of the unfair a sense of purpose and were
determined to put our country back on its feet. Technology soared as people worked to find ways to utilize it for our safety. People sought methods of helping each other like never before, and, slowly but surely, were able to put this country on the path toward redemption. The bond created through all this giving has blossomed into an intense nationalism that the United States hadn’t seen for decades. As the sadness passed, a twinkle in every American’s eye started to appear when talking about their country. Fourth of July ceremonies have become beautiful rituals. Even devout cynics have shed their cynicism to take part in the outbreak of patriotism swarming the country. Looking back through the last decade, united we stand. Despite the shortcomings and letdowns of the government, people of the United States stand strong. Enemies can attempt to break us down, but they will never extract our spirit. Ten years later, and we are once again proud to be strong Americans.
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FROM THE ARCHIVES: THE DEPAULIA, SEPT. 12, 2001, VOL. LXX, NO. 2 “Human spirit” continued from front page disheartening attack assured us that our world will never cease to exist. That our “pillars of democracy” would not crumble under the weight of cowardice and hatred. Our hearts are stronger than the forces that seek to decimate them, and our citizens have already shown that will emerge victorious. Many of us have taken solace in our nation’s strength and the resolve of its citizens. Others have turned toward God and religion. Like countless others, I did both these last few days. After watching rescue crews feverishly sift through the wreckage for trapped survivors, I’ve found myself praying and turning toward God for answers. And what I’ve found is an overwhelming feeling of compassion toward those in this world who seek life and liberty. As tempting as it may be and as much as we’d like to punish those responsible for this act of lunacy, this is not a time for hatred. This is not a time to divide our world based on creed, color, ethnicity or religion. We have already proven that we can overcome these obstacles, as witnessed by the actions in New York and Washington. Why wallow in hatred when we can revel in unity? The answer to that question is not as simple on one might hope, but it’s there. We have been joined together under the worst possible conditions. Nothing can change that now. We need to push forward to continue our way of life. And in doing so, the world will shout the message to the mountaintops that those who seek chaos may mute the human spirit, but they will never turn it off.
America must keep peace in shocking times We seemed shocked at early By Mary Candloto DePaulia columnist, 2001 comparisons to Pearl Harbor,
How unusual it was on Tuesday afternoon to look up at a perfectly blue sky and not see a single plane. The peaceful skies in Chicago, though, were not an accurate reflection of the terror that had spread so quickly across first New York City, and later the United States and the world. As the day progressed, it became more and more clear just how devastating September 11, 2001 was going to be. It was first reported as a single incident at the World Trade Center. Progressively, though, it became apparent that this was not an isolated incident. The initial state of confusion conveyed over radio and television waves at the turn of the 9 a.m. New York hour almost instantly changed into a state of panic and terror that spread across the nation as quickly as the acts of terrorism did. The World Trade Center, the Pentagon and the vicinity of the Capitol and State Department would all be targeted by the acts of terrorism within the hour. It was difficult to grasp the enormity and catastrophic devastation that these acts of terrorism would be sure to cause in the upcoming minutes and only more difficult to judge how the mornings events would change the month and years to come. Our nation has certainly not seen such devastation on our own soil since the Civil War.
thinking it not possible. In fact, though, the devastation we will face is anticipated to pass the December 7, 1941 numbers by far. Pearl Harbor resulted in the death of 2,300 Americans. While there are no solid estimates for the number of fatalities, the final numbers will certainly be more than we can bear. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld told us Tuesday that it is “not possible to have casualty figures” at this time. What we did know early on, though, was that there were 50,000 employees in the World Trade Center alone and 266 people on the four aircrafts that were hijacked. Just as your parents can tell you where they were when Kennedy was shot, you will be able to tell your children where you were on September 11. Whether you were asleep when it all began or commuting to DePaul trying to get a traffic report on the Kennedy, you will remember. Experts agree that this is without a doubt the most forthright terrorist attack that the world has ever seen. The number of lives lost is a number still to be determined and already we try to forget it. This wasn’t supposed to happen here. This is the kind of thing that happens in other parts of the world, in fact, anywhere, but not here. The point is, though, it did happen here. Not in a war torn country seemingly light years away, where this type of horror happens often enough so that we are no longer shocked or bothered by it. We have learned to turn off our hearts to the television and
radio broadcasts of horrors happening overseas. When it hits the United States though, it hits home and hits hard. It should. Not only this time, but every time. No matter who the victim, the U. S. government, people and its leaders should be the first to call it outrageous and intolerable. We are the ones who know a world without daily terror and are aware now, if not in the past, that terrorism is unjustified violence that we are all vulnerable to. President Bush vowed that “terrorism against our nation will not stand.” We should all vow that terrorism against any nation, creed or race will not stand, and that we will be the first to say so. Our goal should be to look back on this day as the last of its kind. In doing so, it is also imperative to keep in mind the fine line that will divide justice and vengeance. We must keep our cool during the crisis at hand. Yes, the guilty should be punished, but the innocent victims that surround the guilty party should not be added to our own death tolls. Senator John Warner, a Republican from Virginia announced this as “the most tragic hour in America’s history,” but suggested that it “could be our finest.” I don’t see how September 11, 2001 will ever be America’s finest hour. Despite the horror of September 11, what I fear more is the horror that there will be when America seeks its revenge. Let us remember that for true justice to be served, we must be seekesr and keepers of peace and not war.
Student war veteran recalls impact of Sept.11 By PATRICK STIGER
Before 2001, Sept. 11 meant that it was my Momma's birthday and not much else. Now, it is a reminder of why we fight and what we fight for. I remember being a sophomore in high school waiting outside my homeroom class because our teacher was late. He rushed up to the door, fumbling with his keys, and told us in a raised voice that "The Palestinians have blown up New York." I
imagined the entire city replaced by a giant crater from a nuclear blast. As we funneled through the doorway our teacher made a bee line to the television and turned it on. We watched replay after replay of the two planes hitting the World Trade Center towers. Everyone reacted differently to what they were seeing. Some became emotional, some became angry, and some didn't seem to care because it wasn’t happening to them. That all changed when we watched in horror as people
jumped to their deaths to escape the flames that were just then reaching the top floors of the buildings. It wasn’t personal for all the young kids in that room until the cameras zoomed in on each individual jumper and followed their last seconds of life down to ground. I remember thinking right then and there that whoever did this deserves to die violently. I wanted to be a soldier when I was young just like most boys do but no more than the next guy. Back then, though, war was a movie, a video game or stories told by old
veterans during the holidays when they drank too much. But this was my generation’s turn to fight. This was our Pearl Harbor. I was too young and naive to fully grasp the gravity of coming events, but I knew that after I graduated high school I'd take part in them. And I did. After a decade of constant warfare, 15 months of which I was deployed in an airborne infantry platoon, Sept. 11 reminds me why we have paid so high a price in blood. Nobody wants these wars-
- not the Americans sitting safely in their homes watching them from television screens and for damn sure not the Afghan or Iraqi citizens who live this nightmare day in and day out. But at the same time, those people in the World Trade Center towers didn’t want to die horribly that day either. Sept. 11 is a reminder that we were dragged into this, our hand was forced. An eye for an eye may make the whole world blind, but when you are dealing with murderers who are trained, motivated, and armed by state and non-state actors across the world,
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9/11 BY MARGARET THOMPSON
The young adults whose coming of age roughly coincided with the tenth annaversary of 9/11 have little trouble recalling the details of that day. It was September 11, 2001, and most of them were at school when it happened. DePaul senior Anthony Langone remembers hearing his teacher crying in the hallway. She came inside and drew the blinds over all the windows from which Manhattan’s skyline was visible. Langone’s middle school was located in his home borrough of Queens. “People started getting pulled out of class really fast, then they took us into the assembly room and told us what happened,” he said. “But none of us really understood; we were eleven years old.” Fortunately, Langone’s family wasn’t physically affected by the tragedy: “My aunt was 8 months pregnant worked in the Trade Centers, but she was sick and didn’t go to work that day.” He said that the mental and emotional effects, however, are still with him today. “I always fear flying home, or flying out of New York,” he said. “For my friends and me, it wasn’t the initial reaction of the attacks, but the post-reaction that formed us as people and made it so significant.” Langone believes that the events of September 11, 2001 shaped his generation’s outlook on life. “We’re a very skeptical generation,” he said. “I think it was a little bit of a loss of innocence for us.” American Morning producer Mike Milhaven agrees. In a recent commentary published by CNN headlined, “How do I tell my kids about 9/11?” Milhaven asks, “How do you explain [the attacks] to children in a way where they aren’t terrified to go outside? I fear that once they learn, it will be a big step away from their childhood.” For Sarah Sweilem, a junior at DePaul, 9/11 shaped her cultural identity. “When I was little, I thought it was cool to be Ar abic,” she said. “Then 9/11 happened, and after that it took me until I was in college to think it was cool again,” she said. S w e i l e m ’s parents sat down with
her and her siblings the day after the attacks to tell them that people might start treating them differently. “They said that people might be mean to us because they didn’t understand that we’re not all the same,” she recalls. After that she stopped taking middle eastern food to school for lunch, and was embarrassed when her mother spoke Arabic with her in public. “I started to shy away from my culture, thinking, ‘Why would I want people to know?” Sweilem recalls the lawsuit that ensued after 9/11 between her father and the City of Chicago. “He couldn’t get construction permits for his work downtown anymore,” she said. “He finally decided to press charges after a city alderman said to him, ‘You can’t prosper off of something you want to destroy.’” “I completely accepted the ‘white girl’ after that,” said Sweilem. “I was in high school on the North Shore, and I didn’t want people to think I was a terrorist.” Things didn’t change for Sweilem until she finished high school, when she says she realized that terrorism comes in many forms. “I started thinking about how stupid it was that people associate terror with a face and I needed to show people a different face of the Arabic people. I’m an Arabic American, and I learned to completely embrace it again,” she said. In his commentary, Milhaven asks, “How do you even begin to explain what a terrorist is? And once we explain that, how to we explain that this does not reflect the beliefs of all of the people in the countries where those bad people come from?” Perhaps Sweilem best answers this question. She believes that most Americans who discriminate against Arabs are simply afriad, and that their fear will only grow if Arab Americans like her hide their heritage. “I realized that I needed to show people that there was nothing to be afraid of,” she said.
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Spotify: bigger & better than iTunes
Celebs support 9/11 tribute day
By J.V. SEIGEL
Largest charitable event in U.S. History By TRICIA CATHCART Arts & Life Editor In observance of the 10-year anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, millions participated in the single-largest day of charitable service in American history. At least 24 major cities held largescale volunteer service projects, each involving from 1,000 to 10,000 volunteers. For months, celebrities like Samuel Jackson, Ali Larter, Mariska Hargitay and Jordin Sparks, among others, have been participating in the “I Will” Pay Tribute campaign. They did this by making public service announcements, encouraging Americans to pay tribute on the 10-year anniversary of 9/11 by engaging in good deeds, supporting charitable
causes, or volunteering in their communities. Spearheaded by the nonprofit organization MyGoodDeed, which was the first group to formally call for Sept. 11 to be designated as a federally recognized day of service and remembrance, this globally acknowledged event has raised public awareness through their partnerships with entertainers, survivors and victim’s families. Also essential to the development of the campaign was HandsOn Network, the volunteer activation division of Points of Light Institute, which is the largest volunteer network in the nation. Entertainers Lady Gaga, Fran Drescher, Pauly D, Nas, Julianne Hough and Drake Bell appear in the newest PSAs
created collaboratively by Viacom in support of the 9/11 day of observance. Champion NASCAR drivers Jimmie Johnson and Tony Stewart also appear in another new PSA spot produced by The NASCAR Foundation, which first aired at the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Richmond International Raceway on Sept. 10. By utilizing public figures to raise awareness, MyGoodDeed and HandsOn Network effectively reached audiences that perhaps wouldn’t have taken the time to stop and think about the impact that 9/11 has had on our country. They aimed to bring about a moment of national unity when differences and competitive concerns should be put aside for the day to honor and rekindle the remarkable spirit of unity shared by so many immediately following the attacks in 2001. Creating the single-largest day of charitable service in U.S. history was no easy task, but with the help of these celebrities donating their time and energy to create video tributes and PSAs, a strong buzz was created around the event. Millions of Americans logged on to 911day.org to upload videos, photos, and fill out the 9/11 tribute card
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“I Will” Public Service Advertising spots are part of the inspiring campaign to encourage all Americans to pay tribute on the 10-year anniversary of 9/11 by engaging in good deeds, supporting charitable causes, or volunteering in their communities. describing the good deeds and charitable activities planned to honor the 9/11 victims, survivors and those who rose in service by responding to the attacks. Through a unique “Service in Memory” feature, the tributes made on the website were then dedicated to individuals lost on 9/11, first responders, recovery workers and members of the military. A companion Facebook page at facebook.com/911day offered a similar functionality.
These uploads are displayed on the site in a “Tribute Quilt,” which collects the videos, photos and tribute pledges in a viewer-friendly “quilt.” This quilt includes the pledges of celebrities as well as everyday citizens aiming to show their remembrance of the tragedy, appreciation for those who sacrificed to help, and volunteering plans for the 9/11 day of tribute. For more information, visit 911day.org
A timeline of the 9/11 volunteer efforts 2001
The Sept. 11 attacks on the World Trade Center devastated the country, immediately inspiring volunteers to aid in the re-building of our nation's hope.
2002
MyGoodDeed (originally known as One Day’s Pay) founded by David Paine and Jay Winuk in response to the loss of Jay’s brother, Glenn Winuk, during the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center. They aimed to encourage others to annually pledge to pay tribute with good deeds and volunteer actions on 9/11.
2003
Sept. 11 declared “Patriot Day” by President George W. Bush to honor the victims and heroes of the Sept. 11 attacks. USA Freedom Corps was launched to highlight the spirit of service.
2004
Congress, expressing their feelings that Sept. 11 should become a national day of service and compassion, unanimously passed H. Con. Res. 473.
2008
President Bush amended the Patriot Day proclamation to specifically include “volunteering” as an appropriate form of remembrance. In 2009, Congress, in a bipartisan & bicameral action, passed the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act, which for the first time authorized the president of the United States to formally designate 9/11 as a National Day of Service and Remembrance.
2009
On Sept. 11, 2009, President Barack Obama amended the Patriot Day proclamation that officially and permanently made 9/11 a National Day of Service and Remembrance as requested by Congress and the 9/11 community.
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Sept. 11, 2011, marked the 10-year Anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. In observance of this important and historic milestone, millions of people paid tribute by participating in the single-largest expression of charitable service in American history. Celebrities Lady Gaga, Ali Larter and Tony Stewart participated in the "I will" pay tribute campaign.
Technology coups are rarely noticeable until several years after they take place. The cassette took over the vinyl record. The CD took over the cassette. The MP3 took over the CD. All had their believers and detractors, but years later, it seems obvious that at some point in time, a changing of the guard had taken place. Most recently, the MP3 fogged the big picture of the music industry. In reality, it crippled the music industry. The ability to purchase individual songs made the purchase of music, even over the Internet, obsolete. Not much has changed since then. Various artists continue to support or not support the torrenting of music, and the Recording Industry Association of America seems to crucify people at random for doing so. The purchasing of music has become convoluted. Problem solved: Spotify. It may be hard to understand, just as the idea of an MP3 was difficult to understand when it became the industry leader, but Spotify has antiquated iTunes. Yes. Spotify has antiquated iTunes. In July the Swedish company made its product available to the United States. There was a scramble of music listeners everywhere to get an “invite.” This wasn’t all that difficult but gave the program an air of prominence, even though acquiring an invite came a day
or two after entering an email address. The biggest issue with Spotify is figuring out what exactly it is. Another cause for confusion? Spotify seems illegal, it is quite simple. A user must think of a song, search for it, add it to a playlist (or just click the star next to the song) and it gets added to a general playlist. The only thing left to do is listen. But how? Spotify’s catalogue has over 15 millions songs on it, all legal. Through deals with various record labels, both independent and mainstream, the program streams the songs straight to your computer or phone. Initially, many compared the program to Pandora. The similarities between the two music websites end once you get past the fact that they both stream music. Pandora uses an algorithm to analyze songs chosen by the user and find similar songs. If you have used Pandora before, you’ll notice after awhile that this algorithm sometimes just selects songs from a similar era or genre, not songs that sound like the one you wanted. With Spotify, there is no randomizing. The user selects the songs they wish to hear. It’s like iTunes with over 15 millions songs--15 million songs you don’t have to pay for. Once signed up, Spotify will actually take the songs from your iTunes (including the unique playlists you have created) and make playlists on your Spotify account
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Spotify's online music service puts more than 15 million songs at ones disposal anywhere there is connection to the Internet. with them. Like Pandora’s free version, music play is interrupted after several songs with commercials breaks. The commercials on Spotify are longer than Pandora’s, and many of them are sponsored songs (in many cases, songs you never wished to hear.) If you attempt to turn down the volume, these commercials will pause until the user turns the volume up again. The best way to enjoy
Spotify is to pony up for the Premium account. This features no commercials, the ability to hear some albums before they are released, a better sound quality, the option to listen to your playlists on your smartphone and the option to listen to your playlists while offline. At $9.99 a month, it isn’t cheap, but if you are always listening to music, then it’s worth it. I haven’t opened iTunes, downloaded an album or put new
music on my iPhone since getting Spotify Premium. If I hear of a new band, then I check them out on Spotify, where I can listen to a whole song, as opposed to iTunes’ sample time. Quite simply, Spotify seems to be the best way to listen to music digitally. The variety of available music, the capability of finding and listening to new music and the portability it allows make Spotify a better bet than iTunes.
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Glowsticks fade, memories don’t Eclectic North Coast music festival brings summer to a close By JOANIE FALETTO There’s this new thing I just made up called the trifecta of dirty: dirty people, dirty dancing and dirty beats. Well, I’m the one who put words to it, but Chicago’s second annual North Coast Music Festival is responsible for planting the seed. Of course, “dirty” isn’t the sole adjective here, just a prominent one. Not everyone was sweaty and mud-marked, not all the dancing needed to be censored and the music was much more than dirty beyond the bass drops of the DJs. It’s this integration of filth, fashion, funk and flavor that gave North Coast its distinction. The 50,000 people who flooded the grassy, relatively quaint Union Park experienced a 3-day music festival that one could also accurately classify as trippy, lively, chill, colorful and lowkey with a little rave-y aftertaste. If Lollapalooza is Chicago’s grossly popular, city-roving music festival for twentysomethings, North Coast is the new, i n - t h e - k n o w, bright-eyed and well-liked cousin. Selling out on Saturday and Sunday and surpassing last year’s attendance by 10,000, the independent festival showcased heavyweight electronic artists, jam bands, hip-hoppers and eclectic cross-genre groups. Some of the major lineup draws included French house music producer and pop artist collaborator David Guetta, dubstep artist and DJ Bassnectar, “Black and Yellow” rapper Wiz Khalifa, hometown hero Common, genre-bending instrumental group Sound Tribe Sector 9 (STS9) and English “Rockefellar Skank” DJ Fatboy Slim. Two main stages housed the headlining names likely to draw the biggest crowds while another stage hosted big daytime players. Then there was one sad, little stage in the corner behind some beer stands for local artists. Hey, all the more intimate. The least populated day of the fest, Friday, hosted about six or seven less artists than days two and three. Still, the night introduced David Guetta and Wiz Khalifa to a crowd ready to get the fest rowdy. David Guetta mixed in Fergie and LMFAO-aided “Gettin’ Over You” among other radio plays with a generally predictable but still lively set that seemed to be overshadowed by the stage’s earlier DJ, Wolfgang Gartner. The skinny, flat-brim-hatted Wiz Khalifa and his Taylor Gang Crew flaunted energy throughout. The tree-lined audience kept crump-happy even between hits like “Roll Up” and crowd killer “Black and Yellow.” Kudos to Mr. Khalifa for only briefly mentioning his fondness for less-thanlegal hobbies. Saturday was the rainy day. As if that deterred anyone, artists or otherwise. If anyone was a little down in the dumps
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from the downpour, all wrongs were made right by Major Lazer’s early evening banana-rama. The duo consisting of DJ/ producers Diplo and Switch (though the latter was MIA, or else invisible), Major Lazer delivered punch-packing, coconutscented moombahton with appropriately placed move-busting dub hooks, dancehall loops and vocals. An afro-ed MC and scantily clad junk-shaker made what was already exciting even more so. As the colorfully costumed whimsy went down on the tree-lined Red Bull stage, slightly darker more industrial dub stepper Rusko spun on the main North Coast stage. Lazer’s almost campy Caribbean groove rivaled the harder hitting industrial sounds, but dancing was the theme on both ends. The dubstep continued with Carl Cox but was overshadowed by the local legendary conscientious rhymesayer (ahem, personally introduced by an alderman even), Common. Headliner Fatboy Slim held down the Red Bull stage after Carl Cox dismounted. The aging DJ put out surprisingly modern riffs and loops to an audience who easily and instantly erased Slim’s connection to the prom scene in “She’s All That.” Even sharing the bill with young, scene-stealing dubstep divas, the Fatboy can hold his own, and then some. The fest’s final day was a true finale. The North Coast stage was met with the absolutely bonkers and charmingly absurd Of Montreal near sunset. Extreme costumes and antics all around (including a never-ending balloon train worming above the crowd and a posse of changing, circus-like performers) made Of Montreal’s set not necessarily the best-sounding thing in the world (though frontman Kevin Barnes nailed all the highest peaks in “Gronlandic Edit”), but certainly one of the most joyful and bizarre. Electronic beats helped transform the day to night with sets by ATB and “Satisfaction” producer Benny Benassi. And satisfaction was indeed the outcome from Benassi’s jumpy electro house, pop samples and occasional dubstep breaks. Rivaling the headliner Thievery Corporation with Bassnectar to close out North Coast was regrettable. Not just regrettable, but plain unfair. Bassnectar’s audience extended way beyond the imaginary boundaries for which the stage allowed. Igniting the speakers were his popular remix of Ellie Goulding’s “Lights,” a version of the track namedropped across t-shirts all over festie grounds, “Bass Head,” as well as jittery, dark, double-time house and half-time, metallic-sounding dubstep. Bassnectar was a clear champ of “Summer’s Last Stand.” Then again, the whole eclectic weekend off that pink line “L” stop was blue ribbon-worthy.
North Coast is [Chicago's] new, in the know, brighteyed and well liked cousin...
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Top: Rapper Wiz Kahlifa performed at Chicago's North Coast Music Festival.Bottom: Of Montreal performing on the North Coast Stage.
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Swardson talks porn for new film ‘Bucky Larson’
The Second City does welcome week Students ease into the first week of school with laughter
By MARY FERRIL Among many exciting activities during Welcome Week, one of the main events was Chicago’s Second City sketch comedy and improv show. Second City has been actively performing shows for over 50 years. Second City is known for taking no prisoners. The topics of their shows range from songs about the wonders of Adderall to acts about sorority prostitutes. Each sketch becomes more and more racy yet all the more entertaining. Welcome Week can be daunting for any freshman, and the Second City show seemed to dissolve many first-week jitters. “Seeing the show was definitely a good way to meet people and bond with future classmates,” said Bradley Sholman, a freshman. “It felt very easy to connect with classmates while laughing at hilarious sketch comedy.”
With the abundance of activities during Welcome Week, it can be difficult to choose which ones to attend. The Second City show seemed to be a popular choice, however. “There are so many activities during Welcome Week, but I knew Second City was going to be one of the highlights because they hold nothing back and always make their shows insanely captivating and hilarious,” said Jake Fessler, a freshman. Audience participation was a large part of the show. The performers used suggestions from the audience for many of the improv skits. One student even participated in a skit about a fraternity. Freshman Theatre student Jamie Abrams was timid at first but rose to the challenge. “It was a lot of fun. I was caught off guard at first because I had no idea they were going to bring me onstage, but it was still fun to be a part of,” Abrams said.
In addition to the many freshmen who attended the show, there were also a large number of upperclassmen who decided to attend. “I had never seen a Second City show before and couldn’t pass up the opportunity when I heard that they would be performing at DePaul,” Amy Stern, a junior, recalled. Welcome Week may be geared towards new students, but it does not mean that upperclassmen cannot enjoy the opportunities as well. Many who went to the Second City show left with a new lighthearted perspective on college life, forgetting some of the stress that comes with the first week of classes. Those who missed the show should be sure to see the next one because, in the words of the Adderall song, “I don’t need to sell you because once you think you’re smarter, you’ll come to me.”
By TRICIA CATHCART Arts & Life Editor Comedian Nick Swardson. Maybe you’ll know him better as one of his hilarious characters: the rambunctious Terry from Reno 911, the hilariously blunt Jeff from Grandma’s Boy… ringing any bells? In his newest film, Bucky Larson: Born to Be a Star, Swardson plays Bucky, a smalltown grocery bagger who discovers that his conservative parents were once adult film stars. Instead of being horrified, the sexually naive Bucky believes that he has found his destiny; he packs up and heads to L.A., hoping to follow in his parent’s footsteps. The hilarious Swardson took time to speak with the DePaulia about his role in the film. The DePaulia: Can you describe how this film was conceived and how it was written? Nick Swardson: Adam Sandler thought of the idea, he had been kicking it around for about a year or so, and then one day he called me up and goes, “look I can’t get this idea out of my head about this kid who finds out his parents are in a porno.” He’s [Sandler’s] like, “lets do
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The Second City's Joe Canale and Molly Erdman.
Off-campus eateries to check out just a short walk away By RHIANNON FALZONE For a Quick Lunch: Sal’s Deli- 1013 W. Webster Ave. Hours: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday –Saturday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Cuisine: Italian deli (menu includes paninis, sandwiches, meatball subs, Italian hoagies, salads, pastas, soups, and Italian ice.) Also available for purchase are Boar's Head meats and cheeses.
For a Slightly Fancier Lunch: Butcher & the Burger- 1021 W. Armitage. There are plans to have a cheese of the month program and offer cooking classes. The first cooking class is scheduled to open Sept. 12. Webster St. Café- 1119 W. Webster Ave. Hours: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. FridaySaturday. BYOB . No corkage fee.
For a Fast Coffee and Bagel: Jam & Honey- 958 W Webster. Open for breakfast and lunch. Right now, it’s cash only. Floriole- 1220 W. Webster. For a bit of an upscale lunch, try this place. Excellent baguettes, sandwiches, and coffees. Go a few doors down to Sweet Mandy B’s for dessert.
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it, I want you to be the guy, and let’s write it…We’ll do it for like a really cheap budget because its kind of a bizarre movie.” The studio, I don’t think [they were] super into it at first. When you hear about the premise of the movie you think it’s just going to be a lot of d**k jokes and t*ts and stuff like that but it’s actually like a really sweet story about this kid trying to find his place in Hollywood, a place he doesn’t belong, because he’s got a bowl cut, buck teeth and a small penis…he’s completely out of his element. At the core of the movie, it’s really like a sweet story about this kid’s journey. DP: How did you investigate this character, Bucky Larson? Did you model the character after anyone? NS: It was not modeled specifically after anyone per se, but I mean, I did add a Midwest accent. I’m from Minnesota. I just thought it would be more disarming. I kind of more tapped into that innocence almost like from where I grew up, that naive, almost like a 12-year-old kid. That naivety, that midwestern kind-of sensibility. DP: Were there any scenes that were your favorite to film? NS: I mean there were so many. A lot of my stuff with Kevin Nealon, he plays my
roommate. Those scenes were really funny because he’s really abusive; his character is such an asshole. It was funny to play because my character is so innocent. So it was like just an extreme, extreme juxtaposition of temperaments and sensibilities so every scene we were in together,
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It’s funny, it’s different, and it is the weirdest romantic comedy you’ll ever see in your life.
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I just kept laughing. DP: How did you research your role as a budding porn star? NS: Obviously I’ve watched a hundred thousand hours of pornography so it wasn’t like I had to crack open a safe of knowledge I didn’t already have. (Laughs) The thing about this
movie was having this character who didn’t have this knowledge. I went at it more like a guy who didn’t know what he was getting into. So instead of researching a lot about it, my character was much more naïve and clueless, I went into each situation not knowing what was going on. DP: Do you think the people who watch your comedy show will be able to appreciate Bucky Larson the same way? NS: Anyone who is a fan of mine, who has seen me throughout the years, knows I do extreme characters and knows I’m not afraid to commit to something. When I read initial feedback online of people who were fans of mine, who were against this movie, kind of hurt my feelings because, its like I created this character and I worked really hard on it. If you get me and you get my sensibility, you’ll for sure dig this movie. It’s really unlike anything I’ve ever done before and I’m really proud of it. DP: How does this character compare to characters you’ve played? NS: This character is different because I’ve never played somebody so naïve. I mean he was really like a G-rated
character. So it’s been sort of hard promoting this film because you have this film that is so G-rated and you have these commercials that are PG on TV but it’s this crazy, crazy movie. It was fun to play someone who was the peak of naïve, someone who knows nothing about drugs or sex or anything. DP: As one of your first roles being central character in the film, was there any added pressure on you while filming? NS: Yeah, there was a lot of pressure. This was Adam Sandler’s idea and so he kind of handed this movie off to me as executive producer and, you know, being the star of the movie and the writer of the film. He couldn’t be there everyday so I was essentially in charge of the entire movie. It was very, very nerve-wracking. I definitely had fun but there was a lot of added pressure. At the end of the day, I’m proud of the final product. DP: If there were one thing you could say to convince people to go see this movie, what would it be? NS: I would say it’s unlike anything you’re going to see. It’s the same people who created Grandma’s Boy. It’s funny, it’s different, and it is the weirdest romantic comedy you’ll ever see in your life.
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BANKING ON CAMPUS
By EDUARDO SAYAGO
Now that you have arrived (or returned or decided to continue to live) in the Windy City, you can begin to enjoy all the city has to offer on weekends and nights. Unfortunately, for those of you returning to DePaul, you know that the biggest issue is not finding entertainment but rather finding cheap entertainment. (Nobody likes paying $11.50 for a movie or spending $75 for a Broadway in Chicago show.) Not to worry, fellow freshmen/returning student. Here are several entertainment options you can enjoy without breaking your budget.
“The Harold” at iO Theatre, 3541 N. Clark St.
This comedy institution is best known for its signature improv show “The Harold,” created by comedy genius Del Close, in which comedy groups create a long-form improv show based on audience recommendations (they can work with any topic or idea). “The Harold” takes place every night at 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Tickets are $9 with student ID every night except Wednesdays when it’s free. Most of iO’s shows cost between $5 and $15. Compare iO’s shows to Second City comedy shows, in which tickets are double the price and are often sold out weeks in advance.
“Essay Fiesta” at The Book Cellar, 4736 N. Lincoln Ave.
This monthly essay reading series is a fun, friendly, and free event that also helps the community. “Essay Fiesta” was created and is produced by Keith Ecker and DePaul alumnus Alyson Lyon. The duo has raised over $3,500 for charities, including the Harold Brown Center, which provides medical assistance to the LGBTQ community, and 826CHI, a non-profit organization that helps grammar and high school students excel in creative writing. A series of writers, comedians, and other performers read essays that are humorous, thought-provoking, and poignant. The next “Essay Fiesta” takes places on Monday, Sept. 19 at 7 p.m.
The Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia
This intimate bar has been offering some of the most interesting shows in the city for nearly a century in the same balloon-frame house. Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy recently performed several Black Eyed Peas songs in front of an audience that also received a surprise visit from Mayor Emanuel. If that alone doesn’t spark your interest, a majority of the shows are $10 and under. Most of the bands are indie and local. It’s a great way to discover new music while enjoying some moderately priced drinks. Plus they have plenty of specials and a friendly, down-to-earth staff who make you feel at home.
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Shop smarter, save money on school supplies By TRICIA CATHART, Arts & Life Editor & GINA MERRITELLO It’s a fact: there are some items that we want to spend our money on, and some that make our fingers stiff with reluctance to open our wallets. Textbooks and school supplies generally fall into that category. However, there are many ways to save on these supplies this year, if you take the time to find them. The DePaul University bookstores offer everything you could ever need for your classes, at prices that are comparable to other college bookstores. Both the Lincoln Park and Loop campuses have their own bookstores, stocked with notebooks, pencils, folders and planners, not to mention the seemingly endless shelves of textbooks. “There is a convenience [to] getting [textbooks] straight from DePaul; there are people to help you [at the bookstore],” said freshman Joe Kosty. DePaul’s bookstore boasts that with textbook editions changing all the
time, they work closely with faculty members to make sure that they have the right books in the correct editions on the shelves for students’ courses. They also offer a convenient return policy, maintaining the standard that if a student drops a course during the add/drop period, they can bring their books back for a full refund. Sometimes the price tags on new textbooks can climb into the triple digits, which is never a pleasant sight. In order to curb some of the cost, students can choose to rent their textbooks instead of purchasing them, and cut their spending almost in half. DePaul freshman Seamus Kearns rented his books for the fall quarter from the DePaul bookstore. “My parents are willing to pay,” he said. There are numerous websites offering textbook rentals and sales, often times at lower prices than the bookstore. Although Kosty appreciates the convenience of obtaining his textbooks straight from DePaul, he admits,
“I’ll get them online if they’re cheaper.” Chegg.com is the number one online textbook rental company, and also holds a partnership with American Forest’s Global ReLeaf program, holding the record as the number one tree planter in the organization. As part of the company’s ongoing environmental efforts, Chegg plants a tree every time a student rents a textbook, effectively doing their part to save the earth, one textbook at a time and simultaneously leading by example for the nearly four million students they help annually. For students who prefer to buy their textbooks, there are a large number of online outlets for them to do so at low prices. Amazon, eBay and AbeBooks are just a few that offer texts at significantly lower costs than the campus bookstore. For example, a used version of Stewart’s Single Variable Calculus textbook is selling for $148.50 at DePaul’s Lincoln Park bookstore. The same book is available used for as low as $15.00 on Amazon.com.
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Generally, it’s safe to stick with the basics when shopping for supplies. A large, college ruled notebook, a couple folders, a trapper keeper, and a couple pens are usually all that you’ll need for your DePaul classes. However, there are several classes on campus
that require additional supplies, such as the art courses. In that case, you can make a stop at Blick Art Supplies, just down State St. from the Loop campus, or, you can purchase prepackaged art kits from the DePaul bookstore, conveniently labeled with your course number,
making them quickly and easily recognizable. All in all, it’s your own personal decision as to where you shop. Just remember to research if you’re trying to save money, chances are you can always find excellent deals if you take the time to compare the prices.
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“The Brew and View” at The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield
At any AMC theater in Chicago, it will cost you $11.50 to see a newly released movie. Most of those movies are not worth that absurd price. Luckily, there are several movie houses that have second-run movies for a much lower price. The Vic Theatre’s “Brew & View” has double and triple features for only $5. If you’re 21 and over, you can certainly enjoy the “Brew” portion while watching this past summer’s movies. This week, catch “Super 8,” “Horrible Bosses,” and “Bridesmaids.”
The Goodman Theatre, 170 N. Dearborn
Yes, this theatre is downtown, which means it’s going to be pricey, right? Yes and no. It’s pricey for those who purchase seats in the front row or buy the season pass (which runs well over $100). You can go to their website after 10 a.m. (or visit the box office at noon) and purchase a ticket for a show that evening for $10. While you might not get a great seat in the front row, it’s still a great deal for a top-notch play. This season, the Goodman has John Logan’s Red, which won the Tony Award last May for Best Play (opens Sept. 17); David Mamet’s Race; Eugene O’Neill’s “The Iceman Cometh,” starring Nathan Lane and Brian Dennethy; and, of course, “The Christmas Carol” for the holiday season.
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Explore the city with ease By TRICIA CATHCART Arts & Life Editor You’ve settled into your new apartment or dorm, you’ve purchased all of your textbooks and attended the first week of classes... now it’s time for you to have some fun and make good use of that valuable piece of plastic that Chicago-area students fondly refer to as the U-PASS. Whether you’re new to the city or are just now saying to yourself, “this is the year that I explore the city,” the decision to travel outside the realm of DePaul’s Lincoln Park and Loop campuses is a wise one. Why not take advantage of the different cultures and lifestyles that make this city such an exciting place?
Wrigleyville- Addison Red Line Stop First on our list, and just a few stops North of DePaul’s Lincoln Park campus is the neighborhood made famous as the location Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs. A popular place for DePaul students to live and play, you will most likely find yourself very much at home on the streets of Wrigleyville. -Catch a Cubs game at Wrigley Field, 1060 W. Addison Ave., visible immediately after exiting the train station. -Enjoy a concert at the Metro, 3730 N. Clark St. or the club scene at its partner nightclub Smart Bar, located on the upper level of the same address. -Snag yourself a larger-thanlife slice of pizza and a soda for only five dollars at Bacci’s Pizza, 950 W. Addison Ave.. -Find yourself craving some late night munchies? Head over
to Pick Me Up Cafe at 3408 N. Clark St. for an eclectic dining experience, complete with round the clock breakfast and innovative vegan dishes, as well as a full bar. Open until 3am on weekdays, and 24 hours on weekends.
Boystown- Belmont Red/Brown Line Stop Another great neighborhood that’s extremely close to DePaul’s Lincoln Park campus is Boystown, Chicago’s flamboyantly hyperactive gay-friendly hotspot. An area that has become a popular place for a wide array of residents, Boystown boasts dozens of midrise apartment complexes and an abundance of nightclubs, bars, and novelty shops on North Halsted, which is also the location of Chicago’s annual Gay Pride Parade, held in late June. -Stock up on fake eyelashes, mile-high platform heels, glittery accessories and crazy clothes at Beatnix, 3400 N. Halsted St. Be sure to check out their vintage basement for unique finds. -Make sure to stop in Chicago’s first grilled cheese bar and grill, Cheesies Pub and Grub at 958 W. Belmont Ave.. Sink your teeth into “The Mac,” a delicious grilled cheese sandwich stuffed with macaroni and cheese, served with a side of tomato soup and optional seasoned fries. -For an out-of-the-box shopping experience, stop by Belmont Army at 855 W. Belmont Ave., a four-story building, each level offering a new take on personal style. Upon entering the first floor, you’re greeted with a boutique-style shop, showcasing alternative brands such as RVCA and Obey. The second floor is a metropolis of shoes, from combat boots to high heels, not to mention
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The Fullerton Red Line station is the home-base CTA station for DePaul's Lincoln Park Campus. the large selection of sneakers and skate shoes. Third floor is an army surplus shop, and the top floor is all vintage clothing, accessories, and furniture. As if all of that wasn’t enough, there’s even a skate shop in the basement.
at 1575 N. Milwaukee Ave. is home every Monday to the wellknown weekly dance party, Rehab, which features uniquely ironic themes catering to the young, hipster crowd that frequents this joint. Two floors of dancing and a crowd full of twenty-somethings makes Debonair the place to be on Monday nights.
Wicker Park- Damen and Divison Blue Line Stops Logan SquareQuickly becoming known as the city’s arts hub, the Wicker California and Logan Park neighborhood is packed Square Blue Line with hip restaurants and shopping Stops boutiques, as well as the commotion of various nightclubs, bars and art/fashion galleries. This is the go-to area for allaround indie style with a sharp urban edge. -See a band at the Subterranean, 2011 W. North Ave., a three-floor live music bar and club with a vintage feel. -A stop at Mindy’s Hot Chocolate, 1747 N. Damen Ave., is a must. The dessert bar serves up delicious chocolate soufflés, tarts and pastries. Owner Mindy Segal was nominated for the James Beard Foundation’s “Outstanding Pastry Chef” award three years in a row. -Debonair Social Club, located
This part of the city is a bit further away from our home base in Lincoln Park, but that’s not to say that they offer any less entertainment. Although the neighborhood isn’t the first place to hit for nightlife, there are still some quirky hidden gems in this historical section of the city that has become popular with the young, creative and artistic crowds. -For a mature dining and drinking experience, check out Revolution Brewing Company at 2323 N. Milwaukee Ave., a locally-owned restaurant and brewery that provides two warmly decorated stories worth of tasty brews and chews.
-On a budget? No worries, The Boiler Room at 2210 N. California Ave. offers one of the best deals in the city, their PB&J Special: pizza slice, beer (PBR tallboy) and shot of Jameson for only $7.50, all day, every day! -Looking for a hip coffee shop to relax and surf the web? Hit up New Wave Coffee at Milwaukee and Logan Aves., where they serve up a cup of bottomless coffee for only $2.50, perfect for those lengthy study marathons that we embark on around midterms. -Another great stop in Logan Square is Bucket O’ Blood Books and Records, 2307 N. Milwaukee Ave., an independently-owned store where you can find quality used science fiction, fantasy and horror books, as well as new and used punk, indie rock and metal vinyl at low prices.
Stay Safe While Exploring Although exploring the many neighborhoods of Chicago is a great opportunity that all DePaul students should take advantage of, it’s important to remember safety when traveling in unfamiliar places. Take the time to check out when the train or bus stops running, many of the CTA’s transportation routes are not in service all night long. There’s nothing worse than finding yourself stranded in an unfamiliar area, waiting for a bus that isn’t going to come. Even after you double check the schedules, it’s a good idea to program several local cab companies into your cell phone, so you have a backup plan in case you end up missing the last train or bus. Another important trick for students is to store your U-PASS in a safe location. Losing that tiny piece of plastic is far too easy to do, and a huge pain in the butt if it does happen. Save yourself sixty bucks and a trip to downtown to wait in line for a replacement by securing your U-PASS in a wallet or other snug fitting case. A good solution for this is a business card/luggage tag holder attached to a lanyard or keychain: small enough to fit in a pocket or clutch, yet large enough that you will notice if you’ve left it behind.
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Baseball pumps up for tryouts, first full season By CHERYL WAITY Sports Editor
DePaul’s club baseball team has come a long way—from non-existence to starting their first full season. For many of the guys who took interest in the team, the lack of a team was a gap that needed to be filled. “I was extremely angry that we didn’t have a club when I joined, another guy tried to start one my freshman year but he gave up on it. Luckily Kevin had the tenacity to get the job done,” saidTyler Hendry, junior short- stop. Whether it was tenacity or just a pure love for baseball, president and founder of the team, Kevin Crittenden, certainly worked hard to put the team together. “When I applied to DePaul I was told there was a club baseball team. That must have been the group of guys in the spring that couldn’t quite get off the ground. So I decided
to change that after my first quarter here,” he said. It wasn’t an easy road to be a club sport. After drumming up enough interest there were still many proverbial hoops to jump through for the school to allow them to be recognized. This is a team run by students, ready for their first full season as a DePaul club sport and on Sept.17, their first tryout because just because they exist doesn’t mean they are complete. “After last season our outfield and rotation really need some help. Our infield has really come together over the summer but we still have those two holes,” said Crittenden. “ I’ve been talking with a lot of our prospective players and it looks like all our needs will be met for the start of the season.” Even though this is only their first full season they have set a pretty high bar for themselves. “We want
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The DePaulia sat down with junior right side hitter, Lauren Blasi from Fort Wayne, Ind. to talk about volleyball and her life in the city at DePaul. Photo courtesy of DePaul Club Baseball
Club baseball did get to play a partial season last year, but looks forward to the full 11-12 year. to win conference and basically go undefeated, this year I have no doubt that we can,” said Hendry. Crittenden concurred that they are ready to be competing at a pretty high level for newcomers to the club baseball scene. “My goals for this season are to win our division and get the opportunity to head to Florida in May for the NCBA post-season,” he said. Kyle Capone, captain and senior center fielder has goals outside of just playing great baseball. “I would like to become the club team that is the most acknowledged on
campus,” he said. And with all the paperwork and challenges of just getting a baseball team behind them they have a lot to look forward to this season. “Honestly, I could not be more excited. I love the game of baseball so much and I am stoked to still be playing with a great group of guys,” said Crittenden. “After scouting our conference opponents, I believe we really have a great shot at winning our division, even though it’s our first year in the NCBA and we’ve only been an organization for eight months.”
What sport would like to play if you couldn’t play volleyball? Tennis. It looks like fun and it’s kind of related to volleyball. What’s your Pre-game ritual? We all play music. Listening to music in the locker room with all the girls. What’s your favorite song to pump up to currently? Pumped Up Kicks- Foster the People What’s your favorite restaurant in Chicago? Ann Sather. It’s all really good but the cinnamon rolls are delicious. It’s my favorite breakfast place. In your free time what’s your favorite activity? I love to go to the beach. If not, then shopping – Nordstrom Rack is my favorite place. What has been your favorite class outside of major? I really enjoyed my business law class. I just loved the professor. I went in thinking I wasn’t going to like it at all and he was one of my favorite professor.
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continued from back page “The 10 days we had in France were invaluable for our team to get ready for the upcoming season,” said Purnell. “We’ve got a bunch of new guys in their first years coming on to the program, so it was important for them to get used to each others’ play styles and personalities.” Overall, Purnell was satisfied with how the team went about achieving these goals. “I think our guys really worked hard in practice and implemented what they learned on the court,” said Purnell. “We blew out our first three opponents, then had the composure to hold off the experienced fourth team we played..” Cleveland Melvin, last season’s Big East Rookie of the Year, characterized the team as a brotherhood, a promising outlook for the young squad. “[Overseas] we really stuck together, enjoying our time with the coaching staff… it really helped our team chemistry,” said Melvin. While becoming friends is important,
Part of the men's basketball team their familiarity with each other was most importantly strengthened on the basketball court. Brandon Young, a member of last
one on their priority list. " We’re really trying to get better as a team," said Young. Freshman Charles McKinney, a topranked shooting guard from Evanston, Ill., is one of six newcomers on the roster .With little NCAA Division I experience , McKinney has been given plenty of instruction from the veterans. “The older guys have gotten on us a bit,” said McKinney. “I mostly need to work on listening on the court – I tend to not listen to anybody sometimes, but I’ve been working on that.” With such inexperience, Melvin and Young have taken the freshmen under their wings and groom them to be composed basketball players. “They’re really going through the same thing when I was freshman,” said Young. Melvin echoed this attitude he and the veterans have adopted. Photo courtesy of DePaul Athletics “I let them know it’s gonna be a tough year for us, and everyone obviously needs in front of the Louvre. to come in, work hard and play their role. season’s Big East All-Rookie team, treated But they’ve been listening – they’re young the team’s overseas venture as a “business guys that can play, so everything’s good.” trip,” with overall improvement number
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softball. FieldTurf consists of three elements: the fiber, the infill, and the backing. The fiber is composed of monofilament polyethylene fibers that mimic the size, shape, and color of natural grass. The infill, acting as a cushion, consists of silica sand and cryogenic rubber made from recycled rubber tires that have been cryogenically frozen and cut into small granules, according to FieldTurf’s website. The bottommost layer of FieldTurf’s infill is silica sand, which accounts for about 70 percent of the infill’s total weight. The next layer is a mixture of silica sand and cryogenic rubber in the middle of the infill, which helps keep suspension. Finally, the top layer consists of larger-sized rubber granules that ensure the athlete is playing on the rubber. The backing serves as a holder for all the material. Made from a combination of permeable woven and non-woven polypropylene fabrics, the backing is where the fibers are sewn into and spaced in such a way so that athletes play on the cushion and not the fibers. Although artificial turf has come a long way, most footballers still prefer natural grass, De Leon said. “Any player preferably wants to play on grass, but we don’t have that here,” he said. “Playing on grass was such a luxury for one day.” But beyond the type of surface, Toyota Park is different from Wish Field in one noticeable way: size. Toyota Park is 75 yards wide by 120 yards long–the length of which is the maximum allowed for international matches per The Laws of the Game, but what the NCAA rulebook calls the “optimum size.” Wish Field is 70 yards wide by 115 yards long. Since September 1995, these are the minimum dimensions set out by the NCAA. Although slightly shorter and narrower in comparison, when factoring in the square yardage, Wish Field is actually 950 square yards smaller than the pitch at Toyota Park, which can add fatigue and a shift in playing style caused by the large amount of space. However, Leinauer said the size of the pitch doesn’t matter to the Blue Demons. “We don’t adjust our game plan based on a field we’re playing on,” he said. “We’re going to stick to our game plan and our style of play no matter what.”
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Oui are DePaul Men's basketball makes most of France trip
By JULIAN ZENG Assistant Sports Editor With every passing year, college sports teams send off athletes– through graduation or otherwise – to do bigger and better things, and introduce new recruits. This endless cycle lends somewhat of a fleeting element to college athletics, which is why team building year after year is so important to team dynamic. The DePaul men’s basketball team traveled to France for a 10day excursion, a trip titled “In the Footsteps of St. Vincent,” where they visited Paris, Toulouse and Nice, and won all four of their exhibition games. The trip was not only meant to immerse the players in the history of St. Vincent de Paul, but also presented the men a valuable bonding experience. Head Coach Oliver Purnell stated three goals he hoped the team would accomplish while overseas. The first goal involved the team’s immersion in the history of St. Vincent de Paul, and gaining a better understanding of the French culture both past and present. “We really wanted the guys to have a fulfilling experience in France, learning about the history and culture there,” said Purnell. “I was pleased and actually surprised at how much the guys really opened their eyes and appreciated the rich history the country has to offer.” Purnell’s second and third goals for the team were to play hard and improve on the basketball court, and for the players to become accustomed to being around one another.
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On Sept.1 the Blue Demons played UIC at the home of the Chicago Fire, Toyota Park.
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Toyota Park has mens soccer whistling bluegrass By JEREMY MIKULA Online Editor One pitch is among the largest of all MLS clubs. The other pitch just squeaks by NCAA regulations. One pitch is natural grass, super soft and a luscious green. The other pitch is artificial. The men’s soccer team got the opportunity to play on a pro pitch on Sept. 1 against UIC at Toyota Park, but it’s an experience they didn’t let go to their heads. “It’s definitely the nicest place I’ve ever played,” said senior defender/midfielder Matt Leinauer. “I got to feel like a pro for a day in a big stadium and locker room. It was nice and felt good.”
That thought was echoed by many of the players, but sophomore midfielder Ray De Leon said the team blocked that thought while playing. “Although it’s a pro stadium, we try not to look at it like that,” De Leon said. “We try to look at it as if it were a large, open training session with a lot fans.” The Blue Demons fell 0-2 to UIC on the Thursday evening clash at the home of the Chicago Fire, and the difference between the playing surface at Toyota Park and Wish Field is more than meets the eye. For starters, Toyota Park is natural grass – bluegrass, to be specific. The bluegrass at Toyota Park is about 5/8th of an inch
long and is the original turf that was installed in 2006, the only exception being a resodding of the goal at the South end of the stadium, Toyota Park Turf Manager Eric Adkins told the Fire’s in-house “Touchline TV.” Any small damages to the turf are filled with sand, keeping the pitch soft. The pitch at Toyota Park also features a state-of-the-art heating and draining system, which also keeps the pitch soft during each end of the MLS season (MarchOctober). Wish Field, on the other hand, has an artificial surface called FieldTurf, which has a tray system that allows Wish Field to be converted to Cacciatore Stadium for
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Hampton reps the U.S., takes game to China
By MATT SCHWERHA
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Keisha Hampton
Students everywhere count down the days to summer as soon as the weather turns warm in the spring. Relaxation, friends and family are all focal points of twentysomethings in need of a break. Keisha Hampton had no such break. After going through USA team trials May 21-25, Hampton was selected to participate on the 2011 USA Basketball Women’s World University Games Team. Aug. 12-25, Hampton and the 11 other selected participants competed against stars from other countries who are enrolled in school and have eligibility remaining. This year the games took place in Shenzhen, China. “I’m just overwhelmed with joy because I was picked to play with this team,” said Hampton
through a USA team official while on tour in China. Past participants on the USA team include Sylvia Fowles, Lisa Leslie and Tina Thompson. Skylar Diggins, the rising Notre Dame star, was a teammate of Hampton. DePaul women’s basketball coach Doug Bruno said that Hampton’s selection to the USA team is impressive. “These are the 12 best players in the country she is competing against and with every day,” said Bruno. “It is essentially an AllAmerican team.“ Last season for DePaul, Hampton was a unanimous 1st team All-Big East selection and an Associated Press honorable mention All-American as a junior. Expectations entering the 201112 season are high for Hampton to lead the team to back-to-back tournament berths.
Bruno said, “I expect us to not miss a beat. [Hampton] is one of the best players in the country. [Taylor] Pikes , [Maureen] Mulchrane, and [Deanna] Ortiz are back and all helped us win big games last year.” Despite being a marquee women’s basketball player, Hampton mentions no individual goals when talking about next season. “My expectation is to make it back to the tournament and have another successful year and keep building the program,” said Hampton. Until then, she has her experiences overseas to draw upon and learn from. Bruno said, “Traveling, learning, and living with other cultures is an education in itself. [Hampton] was in France last year with the DePaul team. These are educational experiences you can’t get in the classroom.”
Hampton was in Asia to play basketball, but many other aspects of her experience were the highlight. “The most exciting part of my travels is being here and listening to the different languages, meeting people from different countries, adjusting to different things, the food, and the places,” said Hampton. The USA team was 6-0 in the competition, en route to winning the gold medal. Hampton averaged 14.2 minutes per game, 4.2 points and 3.8 rebounds. With such a unique opportunity, it would have been understood had Hampton and her teammates been overwhelmed. “Everything is so different,” said Hampton, “But it’s a good experience.”
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