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Technology & Media Students Participate in CISCO Walking Tour
The Dream Team meeting at CISCOs Rosemont Office before the forum.
KEVIN MORALES
Back in October, three students from the Institute of Technology & Media had the privilege of forming part of the CISCO Dream Team during the Internet of Things World Forum. The three students, Tyler
Crane, Ricardo Lopez, and Emory Long were joined by six other students from Wilbur Wright and Moraine Valley Community Colleges to form the Dream Team. CISCO’s Dream Team is an initiative to look for promising and talented students studying in technological fields. Students are invited to join the team by CISCO with the purpose of helping them become more involved in the field. This is not the first time RMU
has had a student participate in a Dream Team. A few years prior, a student was invited out to California to be a part of the Dream Team that would attend CISCO’s conference at the time. This year CISCO hosted the second aannual Internet of Things World Forum (IoTWF) held at the Hyatt Regency hotel in downtown Chicago. The IoTWF is an exclusive event that can only be attended through invitation, and RMU was one of
the invitation recipients. A total of 1,500 people attended the forum where practitioners, innovators, and other personnel from businesses, government, and academic backgrounds came together to network and share ideas for solutions for the technology industry. Part of the forum included the Smart City Walking Tour which was guided by the members of the Dream Team. The tour showcased a variety of smart solutions that have been set up throughout Chica-
go and how the city can utilize the data from them. There were a total of five stops on the tour featuring innovations such as the BigBelly Solar Compactors, Divvy Bikes, street lights, smart intersections, and others. The students led tour groups for the duration of the three days the forum took place and approximately every attendee took the tour. For more information about the Internet of Things World Forum visit their website at www.iotwf.com.
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Greetings From the Eagle Staff
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
Greetings fellow Eagles, Welcome to a brand new quarter for the 2014-2015 school year! And for those of you that come here from all different parts of the country and the world, welcome to winter in Chicago the best city to get a dose of 24hour rain followed immediately by 24-hour snow. Every year around this time, there's always that handful of people posting or tweeting about how much they love snow; if you happen to be one of these people, I would like to invite you to come shovel at my house and clean off my parents' cars and you can tell me all about how pretty the snow is. Yes, I am one of those people that absolutely despises winter.
"Beautiful" blankets of powdery snow are nice for about an hour before it turns to grey mushy chunks of sadness all over the streets. Driving in snow is the ultimate test of one's patience, and the sound of scraping icy frost off all your windows makes my skin crawl. There were happier times when snow meant getting your friends together for a snowball fight or building the biggest pile we could to sled off of. That was when I was maybe 8 years old, and at 23 winter just makes me question my motivation to make the commute down to school at 7:00am. Motivation is one of the core necessities any person needs to get through the day. What drives you? Do you need to put in 8 hours at work to make the money you need to provide for your family? Do you need an A in that class to keep your scholarship? No matter what stage we are at in our professional or academic careers, motivation is key. There needs to be a reason to get up every day, and it's up
to you to find it. When I wake up at 6:15 and see a foot of fresh snow piled up from the night before, the easiest thing for me to do is just crawl right back into bed and take a personal day. The easy way out never got anyone anywhere, though, and that's where motivation comes into play. The start of this new quarter leaves 10 weeks left on the clock before I finish my degree, and I'm as motivated as ever to finish strong. If this winter is anything like that last (which earned Chicago the nickname "Chiberia"), you too will struggle to find the motivation to get to class. Skipping 1 day doesn't seem like it'll hurt, but think about where it will set you up in the long run. Every decision has a domino effect, so I challenge you to look beyond the easy way out and find your motivation to succeed. Oh, and enjoy the new Winter issue too!
Sincerely,
Editor-In-Chief
A WORD FROM THE ART DIRECTOR Hello to all you readers, It seems this is the time of the year for many changes. The weather cannot make up it's mind, leaves cannot make up the decision as to whether to stay in the trees or fall on the ground and gather. The same can be said as RMU works towards a new quarter.
With each season there comes to be additions and subtractions. As you pick up your new schedules, new limitations, new priorities, try to create an equilibrium that allows for the most productivity. Remember, perennials die on the surface every Winter only to come back stronger in the Spring. Plan accordingly. There are many things a new season can bring in terms of change. The coldness of the weather allows movement to be slow; it is as real in our worlds as it is to that of cells. With travel times increasing because of that, this is the time of the year that when most people will be late for things. It is unavoidable. My advice would be: do not be like the late people. I, myself, tend to find myself late for things, so I am not saying not to do this from the perspective of someone who is made of solid gold or anything, but remem-
ber what being late means. To many people, it means you do not care enough. It is easy to get in a habit where being untimely seems to work it's way into a daily regimen, but fight it with all you have got. Abraham Lincoln did not become President of the United States by being late to everything. Well, maybe he did, but he knew enough people in legislation for it to be taken off the record exactly what time he decided to showed up. The truth is, though, that one does not get to be late for things until they are experienced and powerful. They can show up late because they can blame it on their limo drivers. We all want to get to that stage, but it takes a great deal of passion and hard work to get there. I believe in you, though. There will be many struggles, as there always is. That is the part that makes things fun.
Have you considered joining the Eagle? We are always looking for writers, designers, and many other positions as well. Either stop by the Publication Room and ask a staff member, or email Paul Gaszak at Pgaszak@robertmorris. edu
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RMU News: Pages 1 - 6 -Technology & Media Students Participate in CISCO Walking Tour -Quarter Calender -New degrees are coming to RMU -Robert Morris is Offering Numerous Scholarships to Adult Students -Adult Studies Demonstrate a Balancing Act -Meet The RMYou Crew Arts & Culture: Page 7 -Music Review Sonic Highways Eat & Drink: Page 8 -The Hungry Eagle presents: Shake Shack -The Kris Kringle Sports & Health: Page 9 -Parting Is Such Sweet Sorrow -RMU Goes to the Next Level with eSports Perspective: Pages 10 & 11 -He Says/ She Says: Preparing for Finals -The Chicago Walker: Thoughts Create Mental Movies Exit to the Right: Page 11 -Sudoku -Comic
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Dan Ciaglia Editor-in-Chief Kevin Morales Writer Alex Ramirez Writer Christian Neish Writer
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Adult Studies Demonstrate a Balancing Act JESUS RODRIGUEZ
here are a variety of reasons the working adult returns to college. Some, like me, have unfinished business. Finishing what you started in your education is a discipline you
would like to prove to your self, and others. Perhaps you are an industry professional, whose pay will not increase until you pursue your Bachelor Degree. For some, it is about setting an example for their children on the importance of achieving a college degree. The amount of time and resources we allocate to each part of our lives is at times, difficult to decide. The balancing act night school students demonstrate every
New degrees are coming to RMU
quarter, is something to admire. Several night school students have full time jobs. That means, we are working 40hour workweeks, sometimes even more. Diana Bolano, 24, a current night school student, works as the Assistant General Manager to a popular hotel chain in the North Shore area. She says, “A hotel runs 24 hours, and so do the issues that arise. The job can be very demanding and therefore, contributes to my responsibilities even when I am not on property.” Many night school students also have children. Bolano also mentions “unfortunately, I do not get to spend as much time with my son as I’d like, due to my attending college. It is very difficult to think about because time goes by so quick with children, and I really want to be there for him every minute of every day.” For most working adults, the amount of responsibilities they tackle on a daily basis, is enough to earn you a good night’s rest. The passion we demonstrate on a daily basis to accomplish our goals, we demonstrate every day at Robert Morris University. It is not always easy.
I asked Nicole Nagel, a night school student who enrolled in June 2014, what are some of the challenges she has faced while balancing the discipline of attending night school, and fulfilling daily responsibilities. She answered, “finding alone time to complete assignments and study.” That is, aside from the typical tasks of everyday work related issues, night school students are confronting the responsibilities of being a good student. Diana Bolano also mentioned “the other challenges I face, are finding the time to finish all my assignments without it affecting my sleep schedule, and the little personal time I have.” When performing our balancing acts, my focus, and that of other night school students, is to retain our positive work ethic throughout all of our responsibilities. Our full time job should not suffer because we are attending night school. The same goes for our evening classes; assignments have deadlines, and tests have standards. Although people around us may empathize with our situations, the real
world does not care. What we have learned from our work experiences, we bring to the classroom here at Robert Morris University. Bolano states, “organization is key. If you can’t keep your dates and events straight, you will struggle. I have found that it has helped me significantly to have a planner with me so when I do not have access to a computer; I can still work ahead to be productive every spare minute. The other important thing is dedication; dedication to do well, to keep moving forward, and dedication to finish what you’ve started. Remembering why you started and why you want to finish, I think it will help keep you dedicated.” The College of Adult studies offers an opportunity for responsible adults “Who work full-time and seek to fit college into their schedules”. The key word in here is “seek”. The working adults in this program sought this challenge, and are not looking for people’s sympathy. On the contrary, we want people to be excited for us, as we demonstrate and solidify our strengths here at RMU. We hope to inspire those coming into college, and hope that others learn from our experiences. Nicole Nagel, who has one son and a daughter on the way, says it best, “If I can do it, so can you!” E
Robert Morris is Offering Numerous Scholarships to Adult Students
competencies that can be translated to credits. At RMU we take into consideration their past and current work experience and provide the urrent economic opportunity to earn credit for and market trends the competencies acquired. This have made a is a new initiative and as with all college education new initiatives we assess them a must. Employers to ensure that the student’s are looking for needs are in fact being met.” Panorea Bakutis, Director of highly skilled employees, and credentials beyond high school Communications, says that are a necessity. In addition, Robert Morris University is jobs with the highest growth offering numerous scholarships will require a college degree. to adult students in assisting Exciting opportunities them to meet their education, exist for working adults as career and personal goals Robert Morris University of higher education. A is developing scholarships few of the scholarships are as follows: for adults with the greatest offered The Adult Work Experience need of a college education. Ana Mendez, Dean of Grant is a first year grant Admissions, says, “We have offered to students attending found that a good number of the Chicago Campus, in adults that entered the job the evening division, with market back in the 70's and scholarship dollars starting early 80's were able to secure at $4,000. By bringing in a employment with little to resume showing any work no postsecondary education. experience, the scholarship Throughout the years some amount will be determined have been promoted to after resume review, to assist positions where they manage the adult learner financially departments, coach and in their first year of study. At other branch campuses, supervise employees, are entrusted with budgets, make RMU is offering the Adult strategic decisions or are First Year Need Grant in the accountable to specific projects. amount of $3,000 to financially the adult learner As such they have acquired assist
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ALEXANDER RAMIREZ MENDOZA
number of new degrees will soon be offered at RMU for certain undergrads and grad students. These degrees include a Bachelors of Science in General Science, Bachelors of Science in Nursing, Masters of Science Physician Assistant, and Masters of Science in Human Performance. In addition, a degree in Psychology is also being developed. Many of these degrees may be available as early as 2017 while others may take a while longer to be implemented. The general science and phycology degrees can serve as useful double majors for students. For example, students studying to become engineers can use this degree to gain a better grasp of the scientific backgrounds of their job. Students in business or language may also greatly benefit from a psychology degree.
As for the new bachelor’s degree in nursing, it will not follow the same guidelines as the associates degree currently offered. However, the push for the bachelors degree has become increasingly anticipated by many. Many students as well as local hospitals have been asking for more nursing programs at the bachelor’s level. Plans are also in the works to offer master’s degrees in physicians assisting as well as in human performance. To enter either master degree program students must have already met certain prerequisites or already be a grad student from RMU. These programs though only at the master’s level, will help anyone who chooses to pursue the degree. A master’s in human performance will allow many students from Exercise and Sports Studies as well as students from other health study majors to pursue higher level jobs in their field. Some of the careers available in human performance include personal training, wellness specialist, or even health educators. E
with the first year of study. In specific communities, RMU is offering the Community/ Campus initiative Grants with scholarship dollars up to $18,700 awarded per academic year. These are amazing scholarship opportunities available to students attending at branch campus locations. Bakutis continues to state, “there are other scholarships available as well, and to find out more, please call at 312.935.5460 where you will be assisted to schedule a visit with an admissions counselor at the campus location of your choice. During this visit, you will find out about the marketable fields of study offered, accelerated programs, grant eligibility, and all other questions will be addressed. All in all, Robert Morris University is highly committed to assisting the adult learner with scholarship dollars where applicable, flexible class schedules, free tutoring, and the impeccable individual student attention for which RMU is known. The scholarships are available for new incoming students, and we encourage our current student body to help get the word out about these amazing new scholarship opportunities to their family and friends.” E
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Meet The RMYou Crew Cindi Chavez
Tavia Anderson
Follow Tavia on Twitter and Instagram @goldenteee_ Hometown: Toronto, Ontario Major: Applied Health Science Favorite RMYou Crew Event: “My favorite event so far would have to be between the Segway tours and the Chicago Bulls game.” What are some activities or events you are looking forward to experiencing? “I would like to go to a Blackhawks game.” Item #1 on Tavia’s bucket list: visit Dubai Chicago is notorious for the best pizza in the country; which place is your favorite so far? “I’ve only had a chance to eat at one, so I think I need to try other places first!” “I think it’s important to be a representative of RMU and experience Chicago the way I have in order to inform others that RMU is not like other universities. Being a student here allows you to experience everything the city has to offer as well as get a degree at a faster pace than most schools.”
Darby Bennett
Follow Darby on Twitter @ bennettdarby and Instagram @ Darby_bennett006 Hometown: Kalamazoo, Michigan Major: Applied Health Studies Favorite RMYou Crew Event: “I really enjoyed the Segway tour that we did around Chicago and going to all of the summer festivals.” What are some activities or events you are looking forward to experiencing? “I would really like to do the architecture tour
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Follow Cindi on Twitter and Instagram @thechavezshove Hometown: West Chicago, Illinois Major: Exercise & Sports Studies and Culinary Arts Favorite RMYou Crew Event: “I’d definitely have to say the Segway tour, whirly ball, and jet skiing!” What are some activities or events you are looking forward to experiencing? “Go to a Blackhawks game, indoor skydiving, and find more unique places Chicago has to offer.” Item #1 on Cindi’s bucket list: “Hmmm, that’s hard to choose, but I think I would have to say watch Real Madrid vs. Barcelona with front row seats in the Real Madrid stadium, one of the biggest, if not biggest soccer game’s around the world. Hala Madrid!” Chicago is notorious for the best pizza in the country; which place is your favorite so far? “I
absolutely love PIZZA!!! My favorite place is Pizano’s because they have delicious deep dish pizza and fried calamari! I don’t need any toppings on mine, but sometimes I do switch it up and they have great ingredients.” “I think people need to see what is around Chi-town. RMU may be a small campus, but in reality the whole city is theirs to claim and explore.”
Mike Melka
Follow Mike on Twitter @ milksauce12 and Instagram @ melksauce10 Hometown: Marin County, California Major: Health & Fitness Favorite RMYou Crew Event: Chive Fest or Lollapalooza What are some activities or events you are looking forward to experiencing? “Eat at the top floor of the Hancock building; go to K1 speedway, or going to iFLY Chicago.” Item #1 on Mike’s bucket list: Base jump off a skyscraper Chicago is notorious for the best pizza in the country; which place is your favorite so far? “Chicago pizza is unreal. With so many options it’s hard to choose my favorite. Dimo’s and Uno’s would be my winners though; Dimo’s has crazy pizza combinations that I guarantee you’ve never even heard of. I had a slice of Philly cheesesteak and a slice of s’mores pizza. Uno’s was one Chicago’s oldest pizza joints and is still in the basement of the building it started and is one of the reasons Chicago deep dish is so famous.” “RMU is growing and stu-
dents are not only coming from all over the U.S. but are coming from foreign countries as well. Being one of the out of state students, I had no idea how much the great city of Chicago really offers. Being in the RMYou Crew has given me the opportunity to experience everything the city has to offer; to go to concerts and festivals, eat at premier restaurants, and experience Chicago hot spots first hand.”
Amanda Bassill
Follow Amanda on Instagram @manderz1009 Hometown: Park Ridge, Illinois Major: Medical Assisting Favorite RMYou Crew Event: “Sluggers in Wrigleyville.” What are some activities or events you are looking forward to experiencing? “I want to see a comedy show or go to a Blackhawks, Bears, or another Bulls game with court side seats.” Item #1 on Amanda’s bucket list: to be able to travel a lot Chicago is notorious for the best pizza in the country; which place is your favorite so far? “Dino’s is the best. It’s not your regular cheese pizza; you can get something like macaroni and cheese pizza.” along with the Al Capone one as well.” Item #1 on Darby’s bucket list: “Wow, that’s a tough one. I’d have to say to go on Dancing With The Stars or be a part of the USA Women’s National Soccer Team. They are two very different things but describe both sides of me.” Chicago is notorious for the best pizza in the country; which place is your favorite so far? “Pizzeria Uno has been my favorite place thus far. I am someone that likes the little ‘hole in the wall’ type of places and Pizzeria Uno is just that. It’s a small intimate setting and has amazing deep dish pizza.” “I find that it’s important because the students need to see that the city of Chicago IS our campus and they should know all there is to offer around the city. Experiencing it the way I have is a once in a life time opportunity and I wouldn’t trade it for any other college job.”
Tyler Warden
Follow Tyler on Twitter and Instagram @tylerwarden_ Hometown: Glen Ellyn, Illinois Major: Business Administration Favorite RMYou Crew Event: Segway tour of Chicago What are some activities or events you are looking forward to experiencing? “Definitely the helicopter tour.” Item #1 on Tyler’s bucket list: Skydiving Chicago is notorious for the best pizza in the country; which place is your favorite so far? “Lou Malnati’s. No explanation necessary.” “I choose to represent RMU because I want to let everyone here know that not just our building, but all of Chicago, is our campus.
Lamont Wims
Follow Lamont on Twitter and Instagram @LAwims Hometown: Frederick, Maryland Major: Accounting Favorite RMYou Crew Event: “I’m new to the RMYou Crew, so I haven’t had the opportunity to go out with them.” What are some activities or events you are looking forward to experiencing? “Go to a Chicago Blackhawks or Bulls game.” Item #1 on Lamont’s bucket list: Go skydiving Chicago is notorious for the best pizza in the country; which place is your favorite so far? “I have tried a lot of the pizza around the city, and Lou Malnati’s stands out to me.” “It is important because it is a great experience for me to see all over Chicago and experience everything the culture of the city has to offer. It also allows people to see what RMU has to offer being in the city of Chicago.”
Music Review Sonic Highways KYLE ASHLEY
he new Foo Fighters album, Sonic Highways is a love letter to American music. Three years have passed since the last album, and the band went looking for something to keep things interesting. After the success of band leader Dave Grohl's last two efforts with the Foo Fighter album 'Wasting Light and the project of 'Sound City: Real to Reel' the band came to a realization. They noticed that cities across America had their own iconic studio, and that each of them had just as much of a story to tell as Sound City Studio. The Foo Fighters then made a trip across the country for their eighth studio album, traveling to eight iconic cities, to record eight songs, one dedicated to each city, to each a single studio, speaking with the producers who ran them and the artists who recorded at the locations
in order to get a sense of the region's sound. Iconic artists were asked to join in on the creative process. Some artists included Rick Neilson, Joe Walsh, Gary Clark Junior, Zac Brown, and several others. The project didn't end with just an album, as Dave Grohl returned for another directorial spot with a documentary series on HBO, following the same name as the album. The documentary explains how Grohl does his research on the various cities’ history, the history of the studios, the artists, and the music movements they were involved with. It doesn't just appeal to a fan of rock and roll, but expands to other genres as the band takes influence from southern country, Chicago blues, Louisiana jazz and so forth to the creation of their music. After each session was completed, the band returned to the city they recorded in, found a local venue, and played a small show. Some of the venues included the Preservation Hall in New Orleans in March and Chicago's Cubby Bear in October.
These places also have stories mentioned in the documentary series. Each song has lyrics written with pieces of history written into it, along with conversations by legends within the business
RMU's Crew of Brand Ambassadors Immerse Themselves in the Chicago Culture DAN CIAGLIA
ccording to Christine Fisher, Robert Morris University's VP of Brand and Image, only a small handful of people will ever realize the vast potential that Chicago has to offer. Anything from world class museums and nationally renowned tourist attractions all the way to 5-star restaurants and historic professional sports teams are at our disposal to experience every day, and the State
Street Campus is smack dab in the middle of it all. Part of Christine's job at Robert Morris is the emphasis of building a brand; every single one of us has our own set of unique identifiers that we use to market ourselves and form our individual identity. Branding is one of the essential principles of marketing as well; businesses aim to establish a brand in order to keep consumers coming back, and Robert Morris University builds their brand to recruit students to become a part the Eagle family. The concept of building a brand combined with the wonderful culture through-
Crew Members Tyler Warden and Mike Melka make sure RMU is represented well at Chivefest over the summer. out Chicago is what led to the formation of the RMYou Crew. The purpose for creating the Crew, according to Fisher, was to "give students the opportunity to become brand ambassadors for Robert Morris. These students get to experience Chicago to its fullest extent while representing and branding our school to the city." They have certainly taken every opportunity to see all Chicago has to offer; the Crew
and a personal connection to each of the band members, all of which can be heard if you listen close enough to their tales and the music. Over all, 'Sonic Highways' is a great source of music history and a decent lis-
ten. The album drops November 10, and the Foo Fighters will be on tour in 2015 with each artist that they spoke with in the documentary in their respected hometowns.
has been spotted enjoying a Cubs game from the infamous Wrigley bleachers, dining at all of Chicago's famous pizza spots, getting some exercise in riding Divvy bikes around the loop, and all sorts of other fun activities all over the city! The RMYou Crew is currently made up of 7 brand ambassadors: senior Tavia Anderson, sophomore Amanda Bassill, junior Darby Bennett, senior Cindi Chavez, junior Mike Melka, senior Tyler Warden, and senior Lamont Wims. All 7 are athletes here at RMU, so when they are not busy practicing and getting their school work done, you could find them taking Chicago by storm. Typically, they will find time for one or two different things to do every week, always rocking their RMU gear and building up the school's brand. The Crew also has the liberty to choose whatever event
or restaurant they want to experience; it is in their control how to experience Chicago. Fisher said that "Robert Morris isn't just the 1 building on State Street ‌ Chicago is our campus, and these young men and women are the window to the city for the rest of our students." If you would like to keep up with the RMYou Crew, they always maintain a strong presence via social media and other online avenues. They have a main site, called The Hub, which is located at robertmorris.edu/hub where all of their tweets and posts can be tracked. If you're a fan of twitter or instagram, follow the hashtag #rmyoucrew and see what the Crew is up to that way. Or if you would like to follow the Crew members individually, check out their profiles on the next page so you could get their twitter handle! E
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The Hungry Eagle presents: Shake Shack KEVIN MORALES
f you have ever traveled to New York City, you might be familiar with the name Shake Shack. If not, here is some background information to get you caught up to speed. Shake Shack’s origins begin all the way back in 2001 with a simple hot dog cart set up Madison Square Park in Manhattan, New York. The cart was set up for an event being held at the park and became a big hit over the next three years. Eventually in 2004, that cart became a permanent kiosk in the park and the Shake Shack was born. In the years since its establishment, Shake Shack has grown into a franchise that has spread throughout the east coast of the United States and even in some countries overseas. Now the franchise has decided to expand into the Midwest by opening its very first location here in Chicago. Across the
street from Eataly, Chicago’s very own Shake Shack is located in the River North neighborhood at 66 E. Ohio Street. During a family trip in 2012, I personally had the chance to try one of Shake Shack’s locations in Manhattan’s theater district. The first thing we noticed was the long line that went out the door. For the first few days we were not sure what to make of the place until someone told us it was a popular place for burger fanatics. The situation has been no different here in Chicago; since its opening, people have lined up
along the sidewalk to give the newcomer restaurant a shot. My wait was about 40 minutes long. Near the middle of the line stood an employee passing out menus so customers were ready to place their orders by the time they got inside. This helped the line move at a good pace. At this point in time the long lines are hard to beat and the later you show up during the lunch hour
the longer you will probably have to wait. Once inside, customers come face to face with a wall-sized version of the menu. Perpendicular to the menu are two ordering stations: one to order anything you want from the menu, the other is meant specifically for frozen custard orders. The interior is very modern looking and is filled with booths, tables, seats, and benches. TVs and some pretty neat pieces of Chicago styled artwork add character to the space. Finding a seat can be tricky especially when you’re with a group of people, but it usually doesn’t take too long for a spot to open up. The menu is pretty simple and to the point. Options include burgers, flat-top hot dogs, fries, frozen custard items, and even a variety of wines and craft beers. Some of the burgers available include a simple hamburger, to the vegetarian ‘Shroom Burger, and the classic Shack Burger. The burgers are cooked medium unless otherwise requested and can be ordered as single or double. Frozen custard fans can
take their pick from the selection of shakes, cones, floats, and concretes. And for those who like a nice cold beer or glass of wine with their meal, Shake Shack hand pick a selection of draught beers as well as red and white wines. The prices are fairly reasonable, but keep in mind that you might pay a few extra bucks on some of the burgers should you order them as a double, and wine products can go up to $29. For my first visit to the Shack since my trip to New York, I stuck to the classic Shack Burger. I felt ambitious enough to order a double which is filling if you haven’t eaten for quite a few hours. Toppings included lettuce, tomato, and the infamous sauce. To go along with the burger, I ordered the crinkle fries and a chocolate custard shake despite the unfavorably cold conditions outside. The burger was a decent size that was rightly juicy and everything fit perfectly in between the bun. Overall the meal was satisfactory and made waiting in line well worth the time. I usually restrict myself from reviewing franchises, but this time I made a worthy exception. Shake Shack in my opinion is definitely worth giving a try especially if you are a burger enthusiast. It is a neat place to bring your friends for a quick bite (after you’ve waited in the line outside of course) and has the potential to be a worthy competitor for similar businesses. To find out more about Shake Shack, be sure to visit their website at ShakeShack.com E
The Kris Kringle TYSON BOSCO
he first obvious thing about taking a sip out of this drink is how festive it tastes. Even though it is named after Santa Claus, this is not just a drink for those that celebrate Christmas; it is a drink for everyone who celebrates anything. Invented at D'Agustino's Pizza and Pub, this drink does not have much of a 8 | The Eagle
back story. Besides where it came from, and the fact that it was thought up one day through the minds of a bartender, a server, and a customer, there is not very much else to say about this drink. There is, of course, the fact that literally all of the drink is alcohol. With no ice, and the sweet burn of cinnamon, this drink has got some heat. No worries, though, because if one is the only one in the establishment to order this drink, he/she could probably convince the bartender to relinquish the rest of the apple. Because what else is there to do with it? E
Ingredients: 3 parts: Stoli Gala Apple Vodka 3 parts: Godiva White Chocolate Liquor 1 part: Fireball Whiskey 1 teaspoon: Cinnamon for decoration 1 Slice of Gala Apple for decoration
Parting Is Such Sweet Sorrow CHRISTIAN NEISH
three of their final five games resulting in them barely missing the playoffs. “Obviously we were disappointed.” Said coach Williamson on the matter. “We started out hot out the gates and then
we just lost team, we need to improve.” The Eagles grabbed a 17-6 over Concordia University to end their season on a bittersweet note. Coach Williamson was quoted saying: “There was a lot sadness.” Speaking to the
feeling in the locker room after their final game. The RMU football team is sure to undergo a substantial change as the twenty-five four year seniors depart and traverse into their respective occupations; this is where Coach Williamson believes the effect of this football program will be a benison to his players and where they will truly reap their dividends. “We’ve impacted each other. They’ve given so much and left so much with the coaches. Hopefully they can take this into their professional lives. Overall, this group should be proud of themselves
and their meritorious effort. They have amassed twenty-seven victories in three seasons and set the standard for the upcoming football classes at RMU. Being the first to try anything ensures an arduous journey replete with failure, success and lessons learned; as a result, this paves the way for others to succeed where you did not and to learn what you have taught them. This group deserves to be extoled ad Coach Williamson shares a similar sentiment. “The University will look back on this group and be proud of what they accomplished.”
tiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game “League of Legends.” They also meet on the weekends to participate in various competitions. A lot of the players have the opportunity to take this activity to a professional level and start making a career out of playing video games. The coaches here at Robert Morris had to persuade some of the players to put that goal off for a while to play in college. Adrian Ma, one of the
team’s top players, had been thinking about playing professionally when he graduated from high school, but decided to give college a try because of the scholarships Robert Morris was offering. He was also ranked amongst the best amateurs in North America when he was recruited to Robert Morris. Associate Athletic Director Kurt Melcher has been a huge proponent to the eSports team here on campus. He and some of the gamers
have been mentioned in multiple articles from ESPN, Huffington Post, and The Chicago Tribune just to name a few. The “League of Legends” team was also featured on the television show Late Night with Seth Meyers. The eSports program is definitely a rapidly trending topic not just on campus, but in the media as well. This is just the beginning for Robert Morris and eSports.
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ovember 15th marked more than just the end to another football season for Robert Morris. It connoted the departure of the twenty-five seniors who were harbingers for Robert Morris University’s inaugural football season in 2011 under head coach Jarred Williamson. Previously serving as offensive coordinator for Illinois Wesleyan University until June of 2010, Jarred Williamson became head coach at RMU that same year. Coach Williamson and his senior laden team opened the season on a six game winning streak and a 27-19 victory over Wisconsin-Oshkosh. In spite of this great start, the Eagles lost
RMU Goes to the Next Level with eSports CRYSTAL ROHAN
ecently RMU has received a lot of attention in the media for becoming the first school in the country to recognize playing video games as a varsity sport. The school even offers gamers scholarships just like any other athlete attending Robert Morris. The students involved in this program are some of the first ever to be competing in the Collegiate Star League
which has teams from 103 other colleges and universities. Some of their competition includes teams from local schools such as Northwestern University, Depaul University, and University of Illinois Champaign. The team at RMU is made up of 35 students.. A space was created specifically for the gamers on the south side of the Chicago campus on the third floor. The arena provides gamers with the latest Intel Core i7 processors and GeForce GTX cards from Nvidia which help provide gamers with a high quality experience. The team meets every weekday in the late afternoon from 4 to 9 to tune their skills in the mul-
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He Says/ She Says
Preparing for Finals catching any bugs that may prohibit you from studying efficiently. Overall I suggest that everyone study hard but have fun with it so that you will not stress yourselves out. Do different activities that help you learn better as auditory, visual and kinesthetic learners. Eat healthy, sleep healthy and avoid getting sick. These things should help someone who may be trying to survive finals week. Good luck and may the odds be ever in your favor.
RENA PETTY
he weather is getting colder, thanksgiving and Christmas are just around the corner, and there are just a couple of more weeks left until the fall quarter is over. Before we can relax and enjoy a much needed winter break, we must first embark on the stressful and nerve wrecking journey that is called Finals Week. The purpose of a final exam is for our professors to test us on most of the material that they covered throughout the quarter. Most people have been taking final exams since high school but are still distraught about how to prepare for them. There are different kinds of people when it comes to preparing for finals. There are the people who procrastinate studying until the night just before their exam. There are people who cut out their social lives and make studying their primary focus. Some people even pull all-nighters prepping for their final exams. Other people barely study at all and instead try to cram on every lesson covered from the entire quarter moments before they take the exam. There are also the people who decide not to study at all and just "wing it". This may work for a few special people but if you have found that this process does not help you, here are a few tips that may be beneficial for your finals. The first thing one should do to prepare for finals week is to start off by going to their professor to see which lessons will be on the exam. A lot of professors give their students study guides but not all of them will. So, I would recommend speaking to your professor about what material you will need to study for. Once I find out what I need to study, I would do just that: study. There are three different types of learners so some people may study differently from others. If you are an auditory learner, meaning you learn things better if you hear them, I suggest you study with a partner. I would have a friend/study buddy talk with me about the material because hearing them may help me better than reading over my notes. Another type of learner is the visual learner. These are
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the people that learn better by looking at the material. For visual learners, I would suggest making flash cards, charts and diagrams. Another thing a visual learner could do is look at videos that may pertain to the topics that will be on their exam. The last type of learner is the kinesthetic learner. Kinesthetic learners are people who learn best by doing things. The more they physically do something, the easier it is for them to understand it. If you find it difficult to sit still while studying, you may be a kinesthetic learner. One way to study as a kinesthetic learner is to do what the lesson is. If you are a business major studying budgeting, I would suggest making a budget because actually doing it could help you understand it. Whether you study best by doing, seeing or hearing the material, it is vital to just make sure that you study either way. My final tip for anyone trying to survive finals week is to be healthy. One should eat healthy because it will give them a boost of energy. Junk food/ comfort food makes people drowsy and sluggish. When a person eats unhealthy, they are less motivated to do things. If you eat healthy foods, you will have so much energy. We all need energy when it comes to finals week. That is why I would also suggest getting a healthy amount of sleep during that week. Some people like to stay up until two o'clock in the morning before their final so that they can get in all of the studying that they can. I wouldn't suggest doing this because staying up all night will make you tired the next day. So, get a healthy eight to ten hours of sleep. It is also important to be healthy because catching a cold or virus during finals week should be avoided. When most people are sick, they want to stay in bed all day and can't even focus on studying. Stay healthy to keep you energy and to avoid
inals week is such a daunting apparition that should not to be taken on in a facetious manner. So what is the best way to prepare for finals? Inordinate amounts of studying? For the professional shirks with highly advanced apathy, is it cramming? Invoking spirits? Crying? Not studying at all? Consuming lethal amounts of coffee? More crying? While all of these are fine options, though some are more advantageous than others, there is a rudimentary solution guys can use to prepare for finals and pretty much every male that has ever existed is familiar with it. Prepare for finals in the same vain you would prepare to get a girl’s phone number; genius right? Two completely analogous entities that cannot be avoided beckon for a similar approach and here are the three key points to follow. One, you must approach the final meticulously. Dating back to the archaic age of the caveman, any goal trying to be achieved requires a certain air of sleuthing. Cavemen would analyze the habits and quiddities of a saber tooth tiger before gallantly going in for the capture; as they did, so must you. Embrace the final. Think like the final. Become one with the final. Be the final. Varnishing over the platitude, you have to find out as much as you can about the final in order to promote an auspicious study method. ‘When is it? What chapters is it comprised of? How many questions are on the final? How much time will be allotted to take the final?’ It is the simplest of information that gradually pushes you towards your overall goal; much like approaching that wonderful girl you have been ogling in your chemistry class. Ask here where she’s from, her
ambitions, what intrigues her, her favorite book, things of that nature. The more information you have about the unknown, the more comfortable you are with facing it. Do not be domineered by the final and do not fear it. You are man; consanguineous of the ancient Egyptians who erected the pyramids through nothing more than sheer industry and tenacity; consanguineous of the great George Crum, inventor of the potato chip. If man can cultivate effigies used to venerate ancient pharaohs made out of nothing but limestone and learn to deep fry diminutively thin potato slices and sprinkle them with salt, then by god anything is possible. Having trepidations about taking a final is well within our humanities; it is human nature for us to be concerned when taking on daunting tasks. It is also human nature for us to circumvent such anxieties. Fear affects performance and makes it all but impossible to be incisive. If you approach a woman quavering then you have substantially decreasing your chance of success. Be aplomb and act with conviction and surely the rest shall fall into its apropos position. Besides, that final is more afraid of you than you are of it—well you can at least tell yourself that in order to get the juices going. We have a tendency as a people to confer greater value to situations and implements than their actual worth. Finals are important, yes, but failing a final or getting a “D” on it does not define your intelligence or worth, nor does it portend the end of the world betokening an eternal reign of perdition on earth. Here, we arrive at my final point. Do not debase yourself; failure and disappointment are inexorable, but the more you fail and the more you disappoint yourself, the greater the opportunity for transcendence. Not to say that you should be content with perceived shortcomings, but to say that you now have been acquainted with acerbic and odious taste that is inadequacy and you will want to avoid that. No one being is inerrant, and this connotes that there is perpetual room for improvement. You didn’t get that girl’s number? You got a 70% on your final? So what? There are other girls for you to talk to and there will be other finals for you to take; redeem yourself. With these three keys, you are aptly prepared for finals, prepared to get that girl who doesn’t know she loves you yet and prepared to succeed in life. Any man that allows him to be defined by his failures never truly triumphed. Always keep in mind one thing; finals are not final. E
The Chicago Walker Thoughts Create Mental Movies
umanity has a tendency towards overlooking everyday miracles; it seems there is just too many things going on to notice them constantly. One example of a miracle is a dream. In the dead of night, my mind goes towards this topic quite a bit. While I pace around the city at a speed most cannot keep up with, everyone else is most likely dreaming. Being an insomniac gives one a special appreciation towards dreams; in a given night I wake up so often that I experience about 15 to 20 dreams a night. These little snippets of dreams are usually rather short, somewhat realistic, yet still ridiculous enough for them to not
exist beyond the mind. What is it that makes them, though? Psychologists, psychiatrists, and dentists, for all I know, have been coming up with possibilities as to where dreams come from. It is more or less understood that they are a figment of our subconscious that happens in a relatively short amount of time during a sleep cycle. One would surmise that because the human mind can think a couple of hundred times faster than time moves, time spent in a dream would feel hours long but only take up around 15 actual minutes. As to how dreams come to be, no one really knows. One idea is that the mind, during the sleeping state, pieces together memories, thoughts, and feelings into intricate stories we then virtu-
ally experience. Although it is not known for sure where and how the mind creates these instances, there has been speculation that dreams are influenced heavily by daily interactions. Sometimes, though, things seem to get supernatural. It is not an entirely new idea that sometimes people dream about things before they happen. Many signify this to be an act of the supernatural, but there are other ways to explain how this occurs. The best way to explain it is with a hypothetical situation; a woman dreams of a good friend of hers becoming her lover. In less than a month, the two start dating. Was it somehow fated for them to be together? It is a possibility, but that does that make it a fact.
One possible explanation on how this phenomenon happens could be stated merely as this; subtle hints about a persons characteristics could be noticed by the subconscious mind. After all, most thought comes from observation. If not in immediate connection, thought is connected to observation through memory, which is basically a library that categorizes an endless array of observations. In this instance, a non-obvious message is sent out and received unknowingly. The message is then pieced together with other like-minded memories or thoughts. In the end, a dream relating to that message is then experienced. To go back to the hypothetical situation, a woman has a really good friend whom she likes.
Unbeknownst to her, this good friend really likes her, but does not know how to tell her, so he never does. However, because feelings are difficult to cover up entirely, this he gives her an endearing look every once in a while; it is totally accidental but happens all the same. The woman, although also unknowing, picks up this look subconsciously. Her mind then builds it into a dream of him confidently looking at her that certain way, and suddenly she realizes his romantic potential. As said previously, it is a clear fault of humanity to overlook things they deal with on a daily basis. If anything, dreams are proof that the lives we live have so much more going on than we realize. E
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Sudoku INSTRUCTIONS Fill the grid with
numbers so each row, column, and 3x3 block has every number from 1 to 9. Check out the Eagle on Facebook for this issue's answers!
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To get a good job.
To get a degree. Why should I go to college?
Why?
To pay off college loans.
To make more money.
Why?
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