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No 17.09
I L L I N O I S
WINTER II 2014
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feeling of failure followed by a little bit of shame as I quickly return to my old ways. A little while ago I wrote a post on The Flaneur's Turtle about my struggle with perfectionism. I have accepted that I will mess up, but that's no reason to give up entirely. So if I ever gave a great big crowd one piece of advice it would be to enjoy this issue and keep trying. Mistakes happen, but every time you say no to a cigarette or a second helping of apple pie (I love apple pie) is a little victory. Ok, now how do I get down from this little soap box?
CONTENTS IN THIS ISSUE:
Eagle News: Pages 3-5
-Who are the Legal Eagles? -RMU Painting Guild Awards -RMU Partners up for Progress -What Is Passport Chicago? -Sun Still Shines in Central IL -RMU Strikes again -50 For the Future Awards -The Life and Times of the Turtle
Blake Whitmore Editor-in-Chief
-Concert Spotlight: Noise for Toys -Chicago's Winter Wonderland -Wicked Returns
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR Welcome to the New Year! With the holidays behind us, The Eagle looks forward to 2014! For the first issue of the year we have the most anticipated albums of the new year on page 8 and take a look at some fellow eagles' New Year's resolutions. I have never attempted a New Year’s resolution, but this year I am giving it a shot. It had always been a joke to me. Last year my resolution was to watch more TV on Netflix. The year before that I vowed to never eat brussels sprouts (I hate brussels sprouts). This year my boyfriend and I have made a resolution together. We thought it would help keep us accountable. We promised each other that we would go to the gym and stop eating fast food. Well we are two, almost three, weeks in and I have gone to the gym twice and I did eat fast food a couple of days when I was downtown for 12 hours, but now I pack my lunch and I am still working on it. The thing I have never quite understood about New Year's resolutions is why when people slip up a week in they just give up on it until the next year. Changing a behavior pattern like going to the gym more, eating healthier, budgeting better, learning a new skill, or a number of other things all take time, and of course you might slip up a few times. The thing is that if you really care about something you will keep trying. I never made resolutions before because I knew that I would mess up half way through January. I didn't want that
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Arts & Culture: Pages 8-9
MISSION STATEMENT
The Eagle is the student-centered news source of Robert Morris University (IL) and does not necessarily represent the views of Robert Morris Univeristy administrators, faculty, or students. The Eagle provides a venue for the exchange of ideas and information pertinent to the students of RMU. Visit our publication page at robertmorris.edu/publications/ eagle Like us! RMU Eagle News Follow us! @RMUEagle
Eat & Drink: Pages 10-11 -My Thai Review -Portillos -Indian Spiced Chicken Pita -Quiznos Who?
Perspective: Pages 12-13
-Making Enemies -New Years Resolutions -Creativity Issues He Says She Says
THE EAGLE CONTENT TEAM Blake Whitmore Editor-in-Chief Dan Ciaglia Editor Stacy Zamskaya Editor Heather D. Alexander Editor Adrian Saucedo Writer Christin Rollett Writer Mariaha Gluszek Writer Jessi Bahena Writer Michelle Kupris Writer DESIGN TEAM Austin Huette Art Director Tyson Bosco Designer Matt Theodosopoulos Designer Kyle Ashley Illustrator PUBLIC RELATIONS TEAM Mason Riley Social Media Manager Xavier Cordova Advertising Manager CONTRIBUTORS Alyssa Brown EAGLE ADVISOR Paul Gaszak pgaszak@robertmorris.edu ADVISORY BOARD David Pyle Mick McMahon CAMPUS FACULTY David Belotti - Lake County dbelotti@robertmorris.edu Beth Gainer - Bensenville bgainer@robertmorris.edu
Sports & Health: Pages 14-15 -The Future of the Bulls -MLB 2013 Wrap-up -RMU Men's Track Team
Exit to the Right: Page 6 -Puzzles -Top Charts -Comic
Nicole Hager - Springfield nhager@robertmorris.edu Gerard Wozek - Dupage gwozek@robertmorris.edu Jane Wendorff-Craps - Peoria jwendorff-craps@robertmorris.edu + We're Hiring! Please visit robertmorris.edu/ publications/eagle to learn more.
WHAT IS
PASSPORT CHICAGO? Brianna Jones
assport Chicago is a program that allows all RMU students who attend the Chicago campus to experience the city they commute to everyday in a different light. Vice president of student affairs Angela Jordan had this to say about the program: “Passport Chicago really allows students to learn outside of the classroom and get exposed to the many different cultures within the Chicago land area and RMU as well.” One huge benefit for taking advantage of Passport Chicago is that this program is absolutely FREE to all RMU students on the Chicago campus. RMU students can also have the chance to meet new people. This quarter’s Passport Chicago events consist of traveling to the museum of science and industry, ice skating in Millennium Park, seeing the Phantom of the Opera and much more. All of the events for the week are emailed to RMU students every Monday. Once students have received the email, there is a link where RMU students can sign up for the events they are interested in and limited space is provided. E
The Life and Times of The Flânuer’s Turtle Haley Scheina hat had originally began as a way to extend classroom discussion, The Flânuer’s Turtle (theflaneursturtle.com), created by RMU History Professor Michael Stelzer Jocks, has morphed into a public, nonfiction blog receiving page views from around the world. Created in April 2012, “The Turtle,” as it is now dubbed, has since received over 17 thousand page views. Michael Stelzer Jocks claims that The Flânuer’s Turtle is a “Whatever anyone wants to write” type of blog, but tries to
focus on “the bigger issues.” English Professor and regular contributor Paul Gaszak considers The Flânuer’s Turtle as writing that falls in the “creative nonfiction” genre. According to Paul, works of poetry and fiction will not be published on The Turtle, as those are the domain of RMU’s literary publication, egg. The Flânuer’s Turtle’s authors, including Michael Stelzer Jocks, Paul Gaszak, English Professors Tricia Lunt and Jenny Jocks Stelzer, and Philosophy Professor Peter Stern are not the only ones to thank for The Turtle’s success. Many RMU students, faculty, and alumni have been involved as authors as readers to help The Flânuer’s Turtle grow from its’ humble beginnings. Visit The Turtle at www.theflaneursturtle.com to read through the pieces and to learn more about how to submit work. The Turtle can also be found on Facebook at www.facebook.com/theflaneursturtle. E
Who Are The Legal Eagles? Ryan Curling he Legal Eagles, which started out solely as a Mock Trial Club for Paralegal students, is now a student-run organization that provides opportunities to gain experience in the legal field. The goal of this club is not just to give first-hand experience in mock trial, but it is also a way for students to “network, and gain practical experience, with like-minded people,” as explained by Legal Eagle Co-Advisor, Professor Ann Bresingham. There is “a lot of enthusiasm [for the Legal Eagles],” said Co-Advisor Professor Margarite Loew. She believes that the organization is a group that students can “make theirs; take ideas, get guidance, and participate in friendly competition.” For example, the club wants to start student mediation. Where students can settle disputes with one another in a friendly, civil way. RMU students interested in participating in this student organization can show support by joining the Legal Eagles team at their next meeting on Wednesday, January 22nd in room 323 at 2:00 p.m. E
RMU Partners Up For Progress with the “3+3” Program Stephanie Nowicki obert Morris University makes it possible to achieve a speedy yet highly educational undergraduate degree, and is now offering the same perks for law degrees. RMU’s partnership with John Marshall Law School, otherwise known as the “3+3” program, is taking students’ dreams of being on the fast track to a whole new level. The program is designed to combine a student’s senior year of their undergrad degree and their freshman year of law school. This concept gives students the ability to accomplish both degrees in ultimately 3 years each, hence the name of the program “3+3”. Professor Margarite Loew, RMU Faculty Advisor and John Marshall Alum, entertained the idea of the partnership in early 2013; the program was approved by the spring of that year. Robert Mor-
ris University chose John Marshall as a partner school because of their cooperation and networking with undergraduate students in the past. During the time the “3+3” partnership was being created, the economy was seeing a shortage of law school applicants. According to Professor Loew, “Creating the partnership with John Marshall will not only benefit Robert Morris students, but potentially increase enrollment at JMLS.” Students with any undergraduate degree are eligible for this program. Admission requirements include a 3.2 grade point average, 146 hours at RMU, 4 completed RMU quarters, and LSAT testing scores of 153 or higher. It is suggested that students apply at the end of their junior year by contacting Melissa Hansen, Associate Director of Admittance at John Marshall Law School at 312-987-1403 or via e-mail at MHansen@JMLS.edu. E
RMU Painting Guild Awards and Showcases Student Talent Mia Isberto n Robert Morris University’s State Street Gallery (Chicago campus) there are works by the RMU Painting Guild artists, Anna Torrise and Dorothy Zhu. The Painting Guild, which is coordinated by Robert Hutchison, is a group within the Athletics and Performing Arts programs that awards students for their painting skills. “The Painting Guild was established roughly three years ago – it’s been in operation for a little over three years - it was the idea of RMU President Michael Viollt,” Hutchison said. The application process is broken down into three parts: an interview with Hutchison, a submitted portfolio and essays, and a final review by the Painting Guild committee. Torrise, a transfer student, is one of the two artists within the guild. She stated, “First, I was interviewed by Robert Hutchison. Then I had to send in my portfolio, no paintings, to be reviewed
along with two written essays. Putting together my portfolio took forever because I had to create a lot of new pieces so I would have enough.” She added, “I received an email from the committee while I was out to dinner. I started crying in public – nobody knew why until I told them.” There are many benefits to being a part of the RMU Painting Guild. The selected students receive a merit-based scholarship, a studio within the State Street Gallery, and materials. Hutchison said part of his job as the coordinator is to arrange field trips to artists’ studios and to the homes of people with private art collections. Additionally, Hutchison gives the students advice on how to develop their skills as artists and how to sell their work. At the end of the students’ senior year, their work will be displayed in the State Street Gallery. Torrise’s paintings, which are still in progress, can be viewed through the studio window. E
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The Sun Still Shines in Central Illinois Rebekah Sutton he morning of Sunday, November 17th, 2013, started off like any other day in mid-state Illinois. Although the skies were riddled with dark storm clouds and winds reaching speeds of up to sixty-mile-anhour gusts, the citizens of Washington, Illinois went about their normal Sunday morning routines by attending church, staying at home to read the paper, and spending a day of rest before tackling another workweek the following day. Within a matter ten short minutes, however, everyone’s plans had changed, and lives were turned upside down. With the abnormally warm temperature Illinois was seemingly blessed with the day prior, a foundation had been laid within the forecast that had the potential to produce tornado weather. Central Illinoisans have all heard sirens before, and they’ve all seen the radar on the local news channels warning of dangerous weather approaching. Something was different that morning, though. There was a darkness in the skies that filled the horizon with angry clouds barreling towards Tazewell County. That’s when it happened. The familiar sirens. Their blares with sharply warning decibels flew on the air through the growing intensity of the increasing wind speeds. The time was roughly 11:00am. The tornado itself began in East Peoria moving at speeds of over 65 miles per hour with a damage force of over 200mph wind cycle. The twister grew with ferocity over a duration of ten full minutes and traveled from East Peoria, through the town of Washington, and continued its path for a span of three miles northeast of town before it finally dissipated into the dark skies from which it came. The chaos and destruction it left behind was almost too painful for words. RMU student Nick Lauss, a Washington native, recalls that he was working at the East Peoria Bass Pro Shop during the time that the tornado swept through his hometown. “I had received text alerts on my cell phone updating me on where the tornado warnings were. I helped get all the employees to safety at the [Bass Pro] Shop and then got a message that a tornado went through Washington. No more than five seconds later, I received a call from my mother who was screaming that our house was gone.” Nick’s mother had survived the storm after saving the
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lives of their eight animals. She was the only one home at the time the tornado savagely ripped through Washington, and when the sirens began blaring, she scurried to save the family pets, just barely getting them all to safety in time. Her courageous efforts alone speak volumes to the heart of the community. From the edge of Cruger road on the north end of town, traveling all the way through the heart of residential Washington, the F-4 tornado left over 250 homes in complete devastation. Entire neighborhoods were simply gone, leaving behind a trail of wreckage that was once a beautiful community. Businesses along the main strip of Route 24 were reduced to skeletons of masonry, a sight that was almost too much to look at in person. The Georgetown Common Apartments were a shadow of what they once resembled. All that was left behind was the structural walls and the remains of collapsed roofs that now engulfed the units into rubble. Robert Morris University Teaching Assistant, Cass Hermacinski recalls, “Full grown trees that once connected my cousin’s home with their neighbors’ home just weren’t there anymore. They were gone. It was unbelievable.” This writer, too, found herself on the brink of disbelief that very morning. Following the news broadcast on local channel WEEK, I instantly grabbed for a supply bag filled with gauze and medical equipment (an emergency kit I prepared long ago when I began working as a C.N.A.), and I drove to find my own family members who lived in the path of the tornado. My eyes have never seen such destruction. To even type the words is enough to stir up the feelings of sheer panic. The thoughts in my mind flurried through me quicker than I could grasp them. “Is my family alive? Are they trapped? How do I get to them if the town is being blockaded due to downed power lines and gas leaks? Can I cut across that field? Which house is theirs? They’re all gone. The houses. They’re gone! Where is my family?” In the grim aftermath of such a horrific disaster, something began to happen. It happened almost instantly, in fact. Within less than two hours of the tornado, volunteers began offering donations by the car-full. The Red Cross began a fund that very day for the relief/rebuilding efforts for the victims. Facebook pages were created for helping lost pets find their way back to their
families. Surrounding cities began posting pictures online of personal belongings that had blown as far north as the suburbs of Chicago in hope of returning them to the rightful owners. People from surrounding cities came to the empty fields north of town to salvage family photos that had been scattered in the strong winds of the furious twister. The entire area of central Illinois pulled together in a way that none of us had ever seen or even been a part of before. It was truly beautiful. The students and faculty at Robert Morris University were no exception. With an eagerness to contribute to the victims that would make any pupil proud to be a member of this school, hockey coach Jim Sanchez led a group of those wishing to lend a hand in any way possible on November 22nd, 2013. Members from the men’s and women’s hockey teams, the bowling team, and scores of student volunteers traveled out to Sunnyland Plaza. While working, the group of RMU students and staff offered their assistance during the cold morning hours to distribute bottled water and organize donations of food for the relief efforts. Additionally, many students took it upon themselves to go individually to help any of the victims they possibly could during the initial clean up. The support of the community was refreshing, to say the least. There are times in life when the worst happens, when the unexpected happens. We’ve all heard those common clichés. What happens afterwards though is something that still takes our breath away. The devastation of this tornado alone is something our community has never experienced, and hopefully never will again. Shining through the darkness, though, is a light. That light stems from the inner good of the people who live through it. It stems from the people who are capable of putting themselves in the shoes of others and rushing to help a stranger. It stems from a group of people standing up for someone who was just knocked down and lost literally every comfort of their previous life. It stems from the kindness of knowing that someone needs help and jumping to their aide. That light is blinding. The human spirit is something that can never be completely dimmed because when it starts to fade for one person, someone is always there to help make it bright again. This is what happened
in Washington, Il. Through the worst scenario possible, there was beauty, and it’s that beauty that will help rebuild an entire town. Nick Lauss said it best when asked what he took away from the ordeal: “I still can’t believe how much support has come from everyone, and especially from the school. It’s great to see. Thank you to everyone who has helped.” There is only one reply: “Nick, you are more than welcome.” To all of those who were affected by this single event, just know that you always have a support system right here at Robert Morris University, a place that follows suit with the rest of central Illinois and the notion that caring for neighbors is a way of life. E
RMU's
Career Closet riginally started by Sigma Beta Delta the Career Closet was created because in the past years students would have a hard time getting a hold of professional clothing. Located on the basement floor in Career Services the Career Closet is an unlocked and free room to all students who are in need of professional clothing. It’s open every year during the fall and spring time. The Career closet gets professional wear through donations from professors, law firms, and other professional workplaces such as the Hilton Hotel. Not only can you get clothing there, but you can also donate your own clothes. Pretty much anything can be donated. After they’ve been donated Mrs. Westerholm goes through the clothes and picks what fits and what doesn’t. Afterwards they either go into our Career Closet or the other clothes are donated to Goodwill and the Salvation Army. The Career Closet doesn’t only consist of suits. It also includes polo’s, button up shirts, blouses, some shoes, ties, and other clothing articles. If you have any questions you can stop by the Student Advisory office on the third floor or you can email Mrs. Westerholm at pweserholm@robertmorris.edu. E
RMU Strikes Again with PricewaterhouseCoopers’ Seasonal Position Myranda Cate ormed in 1998, P r ic e w at e rhou s e C o op e r s (PwC) is a multinational professional services firm. It is the world’s second-largest professional services firm and is one of the Big Four auditors. PwC provides industry-focused services for public and private clients. Natasha Granholm, alumni of Robert Morris, is a Partner in the tax division at PwC and has created this opportunity specifically for Robert Morris students to apply for a seasonal position in the tax division at PricewaterhouseCoopers in Chicago. This is RMU’s second year working with PwC, and it has drawn in over 180 student applicants this year alone. This is not an administrative position, it is an opportunity for students to meet with clients and prepare taxes for large corporations and gain knowledge within the industry. The brand identity is overwhelming and it will largely be noticed on a students’ resume. The seasonal position at PwC has proved to be a great entrance into the professional services industry and has opened doors for many. Stefanie Caldwell, Dean of Career Development, works down in career services and her role was to identify the talent and contact all students at Robert Morris with an announcement via email regarding the seasonal position at PwC. If students were interested, all that was required of them was their resume to be sent in to Caldwell. Caldwell then sent out a second announcement that was specified to a specific group of students. Once she filtered through the applicants’ resumes, Caldwell selected 44 students whose talents matched what PwC sought after. Breaking it down even more, 23 of the 44 candidates were interviewed and a total of 15 students were accepted by PricewaterhouseCoopers. “I looked for students who knew the company and not just what was on their website. If they did their research, read in the news details, and dug deep into PwC. I then looked to see if the student was a good fit and if their background made them strong candidates” Caldwell said. Although this position does not lead to a full time position at PwC,
Caldwell believes it is an amazing opportunity and speaks volumes for the students’ future career paths. Jessie Yao, a freshman on the men’s Volleyball team, was shocked when he received the news about the position as a paid seasonal tax specialist; “it definitely woke me up in my 8:00 AM Literature class and I stayed immensely happy the rest of the day” Yao said. This being a highly sought after position and Yao only being a freshman at RMU has made this opportunity one he couldn’t possibly pass up. Yao is nervous yet excited to begin this journey and when asked what he would like to take away from the experience he had much to say; “I could make connections, expand my financial background, learn more about corporate tax accounting, personal tax accounting, professional work environments, and how to truly manage a busy schedule.” Heather Alexander, a senior at Robert Morris, is an Organizational Writing major who has also been accepted by PricewaterhouseCoopers and is extremely excited to be working for one of the companies in the Big Four. “I like to take advantage of as much as I can while in undergrad because some opportunities open a door to your future” Alexander said. Alexander is aware of the amount of hard work that is required of the seasonal position but she is looking forward to becoming a member of the PwC family, even if it is temporary. She is a dedicated student and will bring an immense amount of passion and enthusiasm to PwC. The official start date for the selected students is February 1, 2014 and at that time the students will receive their issued photo IDs, as well as laptops with all the necessary software pre-installed. The students will be working at the PwC headquarters on Wacker Drive and will be working a minimum of 20 hours a week. The seasonal position will come to an end on tax day, April 15, 2014. Caldwell’s last request is that more students reach out to her in the future because this opportunity is open to any and all students. This is a chance of a lifetime and it is all about gaining
experience. Even if it may not be your field of study, you may acquire the skill set PwC desires. “Make the time,” Caldwell said. Congratulations to the following RMU students who have the honor of working for PricewaterhouseCoopers’ seasonal position in the tax division: Brian Fern, Dezarae Dorsey, Christopher
Anderson, Joshua Wasserman, Adrian Saucedo, Heather Alexander, Jessie Yao, Pricilla Michael, Britney Arnold, Eva Hernandez, Emily Bernard, Michael Amesquita, Christopher Butorac, Jorge Flores, Quinn Calahan, and returning to the PwC seasonal position for the second year is Kelsey Neville and Stacy Zamskaya. E
RMU Dominates Awards Heather D. Alexander he Illinois Technology Foundation (ITF) is focused on developing and retaining Information Technology (IT) talent in Illinois. For the past seven years, the ITF has been awarding 50 students for leadership in the Information Technology field and calls the program Fifty for the Future. Fifty for the Future is a program that is open to any university, college, community college, or high school student who is passionate about technology. They also look for students who are involved in their communities and are pursuing an education in technology. This year’s Fifty for the Future recipients includes six RMU students who were honored on November 12th at the Chicago Cultural Center: Maxim Agaronov, Cary Child, Tyler Crane, Doug DiChiara, Raymond Laureano, and Mario Vankinscott. These students, along with 44 other students throughout Illinois, will have a full year of access to in district professionals to help build portfolios. In addition, they will have internship opportunities, workshops, and discussions to keep them updated
with IT information. They also received a $1,000 scholarship toward IT training and his/her nominating professor, Basim Khartabil, Dean for School of Computer Studies, receives the same award. Students interested in applying for next year’s Fifty for the Future award can nominate themselves to be selected but they have to be endorsed by a professor, otherwise, they can be nominated by their professor. The IFT offers a variety of programs geared toward IT education, a free student membership which includes access to all services offered. Basim Khatabil offers this piece of advice to those interested, “look for areas where you can demonstrate that you are an active member [in your community] and your passion for technology, whether its through internships, the iCenter, volunteering in your community, or doing hands on projects, to show that you are applying [concepts] and making a difference.” To find out more information about the ITF and Fifty for the Future, visit http://www.itfound.org. E
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Most Anticipated Albums for 2014 STACY ZAMSKAYA As one of the most successful years in music history comes to a close, music fans wonder what is in store for 2014. Will we see another iconic return of an electronic duo or will another pop superstar release a secret new album? Here are five albums that are planned or rumored to be released this year:
Release Date: Late 2014
BECK - "MORNING PHASE" Release Date: February Now those of us who cannot read sheet music can finally be satisfied with a brand new Beck album. Morning Phase is a follow-up to Beck’s 2008 release, Modern Guilt, being the twelfth full length album released by the artist. Taking a look at the released track list, fans
are expecting this album to be a sister to Sea Change, with more orchestral influence than Beck’s previous albums. Beck himself has said to expect the record to come from a tradition of “California music” and feature emotionally optimistic harmonies.
ADELE "TBA"
With the release of ARTPOP this past November, Lady Gaga had put her recording of a jazz duet album with Tony Bennett on hold. Now that the hype (or really lack of it) for ARTPOP has diminished, we can expect the duo’s work to be released later this year. Tony Bennett has stated that the album features very talented jazz musicians and will include songs by composers like George GerTony Bennett & Lady Gaga shwin, Cole Porter, and Jerome Kern. Hopefully, Lady Gaga "Cheek to Cheek" will not disappoint as much as she did this year, as she mirrors Adele and reverts to her jazz roots with this release.
Release Date: April Rumor has it that Bono and the boys will announce their newest album for an April release during a Superbowl commercial this year. This will be their first album since 2009’s No Line on the Horizon. The band released a new track entitled “Ordinary Love” this year, and if it is anything of an indication for what to expect from the upcoming album, fans are in for a fantastic treat.
U2 - "TBA" How much do clothes cost in the Matrix?
Release Date: March 3
Release Date: Mid 2014 Most critics agree that Adele’s follow-up to 21 surely must come out this year, especially after Adele announced to expect a new album mid-2014. Following her pattern of album titles, we can
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expect this one to be titled 25 if Adele releases it before May. Inside sources say that Adele is going back to her roots with the new album, with many of the tracks having modern jazz influences.
Louisa Rose Allen, aka Foxes, has been showcasing her talents through numerous collaborations since 2012. Most famous for her appearance on Zedd’s “Clarity”, the artist is finally creating a work of her own. The British star has said that her debut album returns to the “gloomily beautiful electronica” of her early career, so don’t expect “Clarity” to be part of this album. Maybe with this release, Foxes will become the next Lorde. Just maybe. E
RMU's Very Own Film Festival TYSON BOSCO s there a better way to express one’s self than through the constantly changing form of art currently referred to as Film? To many at Robert Morris University, it is this very art that allows people to come together for a common cause. It is with this that brings Robert Morris University’s very own Film Festival. The theme to this Film Festival is something everyone on the planet can
relate to, “Planet at Risk”. Whether it is through the infamous global warming, invasive species, increasing natural disasters, or epidemics of all sorts, things need to change in order to stay alive as a species. But what should be done in order to make tomorrow a better place? That is the very thought behind making a film. How you do it is entirely up to you.
There are many reasons to think about this event. -Fabulous prizes, of course! -See your work on the big screen -Share your story and be heard -It is FREE to enter, and FREE to attend
Here is a list of the requirements. Simple, right? -Students must be enrolled in a college -university and in good standing -Submissions must be related to the theme -Submissions must adhere to the Rules and Guidelines TERMS AND AGREEMENT By submitting work to the Festival, students agree: that all images and audio are legally owned or used by the student; the student has permission to use such content and is not in violation of any copyright laws, the work is original, any actors/actresses have given consent to the work, to allow the use of the work in whole or part, for promotional purposes of the Festival, to allow the work to be screened publicly and as part of the Festival, to submit proof of enrollment in a college/ university in a timely manner, once notified of selection for the screening and awards events, to being photographed and/or videotaped, and allow the use of
their name for promotional and award purposes of the Festival, unless Festival organizers are notified in writing that this is not permissible by the student. Notification should be sent by certified mail to Shelley LaMantia at Robert Morris University, 401 South State Street, Chicago, IL 60605. That all judges’ decisions are final and cannot be contested, that awards given are final and non-negotiable. Any taxes or division of awards among collaborators is the sole responsibility of the student who submits the work. Jurors reserve the right to not award a winner in a particular category based on poor quality and/or low or no entries.
Here are a few dates to write down. -Work may be submitted between Feb. 15 and March 15. -No submissions will be accepted after March 15, 2014. -Public screenings will be held April 7-11, 2014, in Chicago. -Winning films will be shown on the big screen at the awards ceremony on April 14, 2014 at the Gene Siskel Theatre on State Street in Chicago.
Obviously there has to be some sort of Rules and Guidelines -Maximum length is 10 minutes from opening to credits -Hi resolution files must be submitted -Files must be saved as a .MOV, .MP4, .WMV or .AVI file -Must be related to the theme -Must contain original content -Must not infringe copyright laws -Must not have excessive or unnecessary nudity, profanity or contain offensive content -Any actors/models must have given consent via release to the filmmaker -Work may only be submitted once, by one person, in one category
HOW DOES ONE SUBMIT WORK?
-Complete the online form at www.chicagoshorts.org -Upload your files as instructed after completing the online form
Jurying (no worries, no one is on trial) -All submitted work will be pre-screened for quality and verified that it meets the rules and guidelines. -Work selected from the pre-screening will be shown in a screening session, free and open to the public, at one of the participating schools between April 7 & 11, 2014. -Students whose work is selected to be shown will be notified in advance and recognized at the screening. -A panel of jurors comprising of filmmaking professionals, academic professionals and student peers will judge the work for the screening sessions and the awards.
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My Thai Review
Portillos's Reviewing a Chicago Original CHRISTIN ROLLETT n 1963, Dick Portillo opened the first hot dog stand on North Avenue in Villa Park known as “The Dog House”. Just four years later in 1967, this hot dog joint was already a success and ready for a new look. “The Dog House” was remodeled and renamed “Portillo’s” and over the years has gro wn into a multi-state operation.
Chicago style hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches, burgers, chopped salads and even vegetarian options. Their famous Chicago style hot dog is a thicker hot dog topped with mustard, relish, freshly chopped onions, sliced red ripe tomatoes, a tangy kosher pickle, and sport peppers all in a freshly baked poppy seed bun. Another crowd favorite is Chicago’s
Today, Portillo’s is home to one of the best Chicago style hot dogs in the city! Located on 100 W. Ontario students can take the red line to the Grand stop and it is just a short walk to Portillo’s. The food is inexpensive allowing any student on a budget to dine at Portillo’s. Also, they have fast service enabling you to grab and go or to sit down and enjoy time with company. Portillo’s offers catering services as well for parties and other events. Their atmosphere and delicious food will allow anyone to have an unforgettable experience at Portillo’s. As soon as one walks into Portillo’s, he or she will become enthralled with the lively atmosphere of Chicago. Whichever day of the week it is, Portillo’s is always filled with guests looking for the same Chicago experience and tasty food. When ordering food, there may be a long line, however, it is worth the wait for the delectable food. Portillo’s offers a variety of food options including their famous
number one Italian beef sandwich made with Portillo’s secret recipe. This sandwich includes mouthwatering Italian beef layered in-between two pieces of crispy French bread dipped in their delicious gravy. Finally, one cannot come to Portillo’s and not buy a slice of their famous chocolate cake. The moist chocolate cake is smothered in a creamy, chocolate fudge icing that will melt in your mouth. No matter what you order, Portillo’s will be sure to leave you satisfied and wanting to come back again for a second visit! It is the perfect place to bring friends and family to taste a little bit of Chicago no matter what time of the year. It is part of an experience filled with great food and even better company. Portillo’s is a restaurant that should be put on anyone’s radar to check out whether you are just visiting the big city or are around to stay. E
JESSI BAHENA ince attending the Chicago campus, it is nice to try new places that serve some familiar dishes. Besides the University, another restaurant in the DePaul building is My Thai, a restaurant that serves classic Thai dishes. They have carryout and dine-in, with the option to place an online order. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and the staff is very friendly and informative My Thai appetizers are pretty straightforward. The beverages are decently priced ranging from $1-$3.75. They serve a variety of egg rolls, pot stickers, khanom jeeb, fried tofu, and crab rangoon. Classic Japanese appetizers are edamame, gyoza, soft shell crab, and tempura shrimp and vegetables. Price range for their appetizers is $3.50-$6.95. Their menu has a variety of soups to choose from but they can sometimes tend to be pricey, ranging from $6.95-$7.95. But their miso soup is $2. They have Siam and Japanese salad that are priced at $2.95-$7.25. Of course they have fried rice! They serve three different types to choose from, curry fried rice, Thai fried rice, and spicy fried rice that are
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all $7.95. There is Siam and Japanese noodles that are priced at $7.25-$9.95. A Thai restaurant would not be a Thai place without curry. They serve classic curries that are served with jasmine rice that are priced at $7.95-$9.50. Entrees are pretty straightforward and are served with jasmine rice, and their Japanese entrees are served over a bed of white rice. They range from $7.95-$8.95. Interested in bento boxes? They have three different ones to choose from. There is teriyaki chicken, beef, and salmon that includes tempura, house salads, and rice that is priced at $9.95-$10.95. I went there for dinner with classmates. We all had tried different appetizers and entrees. The appetizers were pretty good; the entrees were a different story! One classmate of mine had tried the ginger chicken, which was similar to orange chicken. She said that it was delicious. My other classmate had tried the pad Thai, and was heavily disappointed; he also recommends that you try a different Thai place in the area. I tried the panang curry, which I think was pretty decent. E
Healthy Recipe:
Indian Spiced Chicken Pita
Quiznos Who? Can Erik's Deli hold up to the standard of a classic? JESSI BAHENA
CHRISTIN ROLLETT
Ingredients:
Directions 1. Preheat grill to medium-high or position rack in upper third of oven and preheat broiler. If grilling, oil the grill rack. If broiling, coat a broiler pan with cooking spray. 2. Sprinkle chicken with 1 teaspoon garam masala and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Place the chicken on the grill rack or prepared pan and cook until no longer pink in the center and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 165°F, 4 to 8 minutes per side, depending on the size of the breast. Transfer the chicken to a clean cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes.
§ pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed § 1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala , divided § 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
t feels as if there is a sandwich shop on every street corner in Chicago. Jimmy Johns that makes freaky fast yet over-rated subs, Potbelly’s with their toasted subs and sometimes live music, Jersey Mike’s with their delicious and simple subs that are always fresh, and of course, Subway which is made how ever you please. Three months ago, Quiznos Sub doors were closed to the public. Quiznos would soon be replaced with Erik’s Deli. It is conveniently located on Van Buran and State Street in the DePaul building. They mainly promote Manny’s Corned Beef and Pastrami and their subs are made with Boar’s Head premium meats and cheeses. The place looks the same as Quiznos, it just has a different staff. The service is pretty quick, and the price range is from $5-$10. They also make breakfast burritos, with your choice of bacon or sausage and additional salsa if you so please. Erik’s Deli also has options
of bread, they serve soup, but it changes on a daily bases. They make their own chips and cookies from scratch as well. From what I have tried so far, I have been pleased with my sandwich purchases thus far. But did I miss Quiznos? That I felt indifferent about this specific topic. Alex, whom is an RMU staff, said he does miss and prefers Quiznos to Erik’s Deli. Although he did recommend that if you do go to Erik’s Deli, to try the Buffalo Chicken Wrap. Anthony is a RMU student at the Chicago campus; he too says he misses Quiznos. He said the best thing at Erik’s Deli would have to be the Chicken Salad Sandwich. Another RMU student Kevin said he prefers Erik’s Deli to Quiznos. Kevin says he would recommend trying the Ham Melt. Yelp.com gave Erik’s Deli 3.5 stars. So give Erik’s Deli a try some day, and determine for yourself if you prefer Quiznos to the new deli. E
§ 1 cup thinly sliced seeded cucumber § 3/4 cup nonfat plain yogurt § 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro , or mint § 2 teaspoons lemon juice
3. Meanwhile, combine cucumber, yogurt, cilantro (or mint), lemon juice, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon garam masala and 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper in a small bowl.
§ Freshly ground pepper , to taste
4. Thinly slice the chicken.
§ 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce
5. Split open the warm pitas and fill with the chicken, yogurt sauce, lettuce, tomato and onion.
§ 2 small or 1 large tomato, sliced
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§ 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
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What's Your
New Years' Resolution? THE CHICAGO WALKER MAKING ENEMIES go outside at night because of the constant life of the City. It is as though some people just do not turn off, and it is quite the sight to see in the dark and snow covered night. The interactions of others is the basis as to who we are, but actually seeing it in action can tell the average onlooker many things. That is for another time though. As for now, consider this. There is one very important thing to keep in mind about people; it is what is commonly referred to as the things that make us tick. It is an inevitable part of life that some people are just not going to get along; that sort of thing is destined to happen. Usually it is because of the incompatibility of personality types, but sometimes it can be the complete opposite. Everyone knows of a pair of individuals precisely like that (this friend does not get along with his sister; that gentleman never talks to his mother-in-law; etc.), and it happens because of a few things. One catalyst that creates conflict is a specific personality trait, more often than not a strong and noticeable characteristic, and the fact that both parties have it creates drama. Sometimes it can be having a controlling nature; other times it can be things like addictive, thrill seeking, outgoing, or even extroverted personalities. Character traits like these can create tension in the individuals when both sides strongly act the same way. The other problem comes in the form of one’s perspective, the way you view others. Everyone seems to have a great love for throwing out labels. In ways it helps to define a person or group of people, but sometimes it can be more harm than good that comes from it. It is mainly
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because of hypocrisy that such harm occurs. No matter how much they try, everyone does it at some point: Bob is a drunk; Sally has a drug addiction; Dan cannot manage his money very well; Susan laughs too much. What happens, though, is that sometimes people label someone in such a way, and do the exact same thing that brought that association to the other person. It is a very common thing these days to label people with drinking problems; the fact that so many people use it as a social crutch or stress reliever brings many into slowly growing an addiction to it. What most do not realize is that they have just as much of a drinking problem as the person they are calling out for being an alcoholic. The problem is that the average person has a difficult time judging his or her own actions. It is easy to see when someone else is doing wrong, tripled when others notice it first, but circumstances such as this cannot be categorized so simply. It is easy to see how things like this can occur, but try and recognize it on a bigger scale. There are entire groups of people that hate each other. Whether it be because of religion, favorite sports team, part of the city, part of the country, food preferences, or even way of life, these characteristics should not be the source of judgment as to whether one is liked or not. There are so many things that make a person unique. Why find such a small detail and make it the source of your distain? There are so many worse things out there in the world besides hating a person for feeling the exact same way you do about a team that is different than yours. It will only separate the world that bit more. E
Mrs. Westerholm: “To be a better communicator.”
Elizabeth Banks: "Learn
John Jimenez: “My News Year’s Resolution is to continue my studies and work hard in my classes.”
Kanye West: “To keep my
Beverly Del Rosario: “My
New Year’s resolution is to stay true to many people and make good and responsible decisions for the New Year”
to play the piano. Reduce the amount of waste in my life. Build a brighter future for my kids."
mouth shut for at least six months and to not talk badly about others.”
Dax Shepard: "My two reso-
lutions – no more soda, no more road rage."
Bree Carlson: “My resolution is Fergie: "I wish to stay consisto help my community more and be a positive public figure.”
tent with my workouts and eat healthy."
Christopher Greene: “To quit
Kourtney Kardashian:
Angelica Castaneda: “My New Year’s Resolution is to save as much money as I can til the next year!”
and enjoy."
drinking pop”
Pinkey A Stewart: “ I do not
make New Year’s resolutions per se. I prefer to set strategic goals and develop an action plan to accomplish them. Studies show that only eight percent of people keep resolutions.”
“Work less, play more”
Melissa Joan Hart: "Simplify Jennifer Lawrence: "To stand up for myself."
Demi Lovato: “Take time off to
recharge”
Rainn Wilson: "Spend less
time interacting with people & more time with my phone."
Sara Bareilles: "Worry less,
Mario Lopez: "Do even more in
Aly Raisman: “Speak fluent
Hayley Williams: "Worry less
trust more."
Romanian”
Erin Brady: “Pay off my student loans and travel to Europe!”
my community in 2014."
about future, wallow less in past."
HE SAYS SHE SAYS
Does school encourage or stifle students’ creativity? TYSON BOSCO
ometimes it is an incredibly difficult time just trying to think of a new idea. It is not like it used to be; as kids our imaginations seemed pretty much limitless. It is only as a person grows up that he or she seems to lose the ability to imagine the unknown. It seems like there has to be some specific thing to blame; chances are it all stems from one specific source or at least from a mass of relative sources. One of the obvious changes from youth is the introduced heavy intake of an endless workload. It has become a topic of discussion that this could very well be the cause to this noticeable loss in creativity. Although it seems logical that a heavy workload could be the cause to the loss of creativity, that does not specifically mean that the two completely connect. One thing most don’t seem to consider is the possibility that instead of workers losing their creative edge, they are gaining the ability to use their creative imaginations for more practical uses. Problem solving is the key to maintaining any position in the career world; it is not as though one can solve problems without using a creative spark. The whole concept of it is using a combination of logical, deductive reasoning and using ideas that do not seem simple and obvious. With constantly using one’s imagination to get through the problems of the modern working age, it makes sense that that could adversely affect free-flow creativity. Where does one draw the line in terms of cause and effect? It seems reasonable to say that having to do so much with such little time could cause stress to anyone, but does that necessarily mean that the workload itself creates this block to creative thinking? The whole reason students have to balance work, school, and an internship is because that is how
life is; it is with careful balance and determination that workers find the ability to deal with it. Categorizing things to do in order of the most importance is a great way to help handle feeling so overwhelmed. It is not impossible to find time for everything; one just has to organize projects and stay focused. Sometimes a lack of direction comes from the want to do too many things at once. One other idea that people seem to forget is that childhood creativity stems from many things, but mostly, it comes from a lack of knowledge. Because children have a limited understanding on the world and the powers that move it, they make up most of what they know. By growing up, humans develop a broad understanding of what the physical world is which ends up causing problems in developing creative ideas. A creative mind cannot be held back by so many restrictions otherwise it becomes too difficult to navigate a new and relatively abstract path. E
STACY ZAMSKAYA ooking back at elementary school days, we can often recall being told to color within the lines and follow precise directions step by step for daily arts and crafts. Some of us were even reprimanded for adding extras to our work or just not following directions in general. Many psychologist and Nobel Prize Laureates have recently begun to advocate the idea that education stifles creativity, urging educators to change their ways in order to allow free thinking and creativity to flourish. A recent study conducted by Adobe sought to see how people view barriers to creativity in education by questioning 4000 educators and parents of students in kindergarten through higher education. The study showed that 86% of parents and educators believe that in order to teach creativity, the current education system needs some sort of reform. According to the study, the top three barriers to teaching creativity according to US educators and parents include the importance placed upon testing, restrictions to straying away from curriculum, and a lack of resources. Due to these findings, we can assume that the majority of Americans believe that they are not living up to their creative potential. Sir Ken Robinson, an English author and international advisor on education, had a monumental TED talk in 2006 about the idea that schools kill creativity. Robinson believes the idea that very few people are creative to be a myth. "One of the problems is that too often our educational systems don't enable students to develop their natural creative powers. Instead, they promote uniformity and standardization. The result is that we're draining people of their creative possibilities and, as this study reveals, producing a workforce that's conditioned to prioritize conformity over creativity," commented Robinson in response to the Adobe study. One of the major concerns seems to be the role of high school, which has turned into making sure students receive high scores on standardized tests and then
jump into the best postsecondary institutions. What happened to the idea that our teenage years should be the time for the deepest intellectual and emotional growth? As students become more independent in their teens, an innovative education system which fosters individual autonomy would be a great opportunity for students to receive the most fulfilling education. Embracing technological changes by giving students opportunities to use laptops and tablets in the classrooms is one way that some schools are attempting to create a more meaningful education, but this is not enough. Taking a look at some of the most successful people in history, we see a repeating pattern of high-school and college drop-outs and overall boredom in education. At the same time, those students who are most successful in the educational system are often unhappy, as seen through increasing stress and prescription drug use among these individuals. What is even worse is the path that awaits these individuals as they embark on postsecondary education and eventually the working lifestyle Today’s major advances in all fields rely on creative and innovative thinking, which is exactly what is being stifled by our current educational systems. Valuing conformity and standardization prevents students from finding their real passions and creating what they actually value. A reform in our current educational system will foster student talents and allow for new thoughts to flourish at a young age. If creativity is nurtured within all of us, the potential for greatness is endless. E
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Where do the Bulls Go From Here? Dan Ciaglia e is back. Derrick Rose returned from missing an entire season after tearing the ACL in his left knee. The Bulls are exciting to watch again; their superstar is h ungry for a championship and will stop at nothing to get what he wants. Analysts, commentators, and basketball minds everywhere put the Bulls back in the upper echelon of NBA teams because their floor general and best player is back and better than ever. The Bulls are going to end the Heat’s reign of dominance. The wait is over, and “The Return” is among us. Sound familiar? These thoughts and statements swirled through every Bulls fans head as they watched Derrick Rose run rampant through the preseason looking far better than his MVP caliber. Take a few seconds to read the above paragraph again, and then snap back to reality. 10 games into this season, the hearts of every Bulls fan collectively skipped a few beats as they watched Derrick Rose limp off the court in Portland and head into the locker room. The next afternoon, dreams of Rose’s return and championship season quickly became nightmares; Derrick Rose needs surgery to repair the torn meniscus in his right knee, effectively ending his ’13-14 season. Every thought and dream about the Chicago Bulls became one question – what now? Such a simple question unfortunately lacks a simple answer. Bulls fans will likely have a hard time accepting this, but their roster needs a significant overhaul. Here’s why: one of the biggest strengths the Bulls have had is their “bench mob” being able to provide quality minutes. If you’ve watched the Bulls this season, quality is the last word you’d use to describe their play off the bench. Mike Dunleavy is a waste of money and space, Marquis Teague is only 20 years old and not ready for the NBA, and Tony Snell is still too underdeveloped as a rookie. The silver lining in this issue is that
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Teague and Snell are young and will be major contributors for Chicago down the road; they are likely the starting point guard and sixth man in a couple seasons. This season, however, is a lost cause. An overhaul is necessary because the Bulls need to restock their bench and get more draft picks, which means Luol Deng and Carlos Boozer need to be traded. Deng is a free agent after this season, and he wants a contract the Bulls aren’t willing to give him. If they don’t resign him, it would be an absolute failure for the front office to let him walk away without acquiring young talent or draft picks in return. Boozer is a victim of circumstance here because his age and contract are expendable. He could easily stay and be a starter for a few more seasons, but he is the next best trade piece after Deng, so he needs to go. Deng and Boozer are also great trade pieces because Jimmy Butler and Taj Gibson are fully capable of replacing them in the starting lineup. Joakim Noah isn’t going anywhere. If Rose moved over to shooting guard, that would allow him to take some pressure off his knees (less cutting and movement), build on his ability to score, and could give Kirk Hinrich an opportunity to hold down the point guard spot until Marquis Teague is ready. Next season is also the expected arrival of European sharpshooter Nikola Mirotic, who could be an excellent backup to Taj, similar to the role Taj is currently in backing up Boozer. If the Bulls could add 2-3 solid young players to that mix at the expense of Deng and Boozer, they’d have a lethal mix of youth, depth, and talent that would make them the best team in the league. This season is lost; accept it and look to the future, but do not panic. The sight of Derrick Rose on crutches for 2 straight seasons is frightening, but everyone wakes up from a nightmare eventually. E
MLB 2013 Wrap Up: Dark Times for Chicago Dan Ciaglia he dust settled on Major League Baseball’s 2013 season after the Boston Red Sox won their 3rd World Series in the past 10 seasons, handling the St. Louis Cardinals in 6 games. The recent winter meetings also stirred up some major headlines with the movement of several superstars to new teams; Robinson Cano signed a massive 10 year/$240 million contract to become the new face of the Seattle Mariners, and Jacoby Ellsbury, a fan favorite in Boston, shocked his now former team and fans by signing a deal with Boston’s bitter rival in New York. Over here in Chicago, however, 2013 was a season to quickly forget as both the White Sox and Cubs failed to live up to their fans’ expectations. The south siders had their worst season in over 30 years, finishing 2013 with 99 losses, and the strength of the NL Central Division was far too much for the Cubs to handle. If you went to or watched any game this year, it was simple to tell that both teams need a lot of help in many areas, and this offseason is a better opportunity as any to do so. The White Sox had one of the worst offensive teams in all of baseball this
past season, which came as a bit of shock given the amount of alleged power bats in the lineup. No matter how good everyone hoped the Sox would be, nothing seemed to go their way this season. General Manager Rick Hahn began the rebuilding process midseason when he traded former Cy Young winner Jake Peavy to Boston and received 22-year old outfielder Avisail Garcia in return. Hahn also made 2 big in recent weeks with the signing of Cuban first baseman Jose Abreu to a 6 yr./$68 million contract and trading for outfielder Adam Eaton. Eaton’s “grinder” style will fit well with the Sox as he will likely be the center fielder and leadoff hitter for many season, and Abreu was one of the most sought after free agents due to his raw ability to hit with power. However, raw is the key word in the last sentence because many scouts believe his talent may not translate well to the major leagues. If all goes well for the Sox, Garcia and Abreu will provide a rare combination of youth and power for the middle of the lineup in 2014. They will need more help to bolster the lineup, but their starting pitchers have enough consistency and depth to make the team a contender again. One
thing to keep an eye on moving forward is Andre Rienzo, who was brought up to the big leagues to replace Peavy and will be a full-time starter beginning in 2014 if Hahn decides to keep him. Hahn has said that he is open to any deal this offseason, even considering the possibility of trading Chris Sale, the ace of the rotation. That deal will most definitely not happen, but it’s nice to see the front office be open to anything because the White Sox need a lot of help if they want to get back to competing with Detroit and now Cleveland in the Central. The Cubs have been singing the same “rebuilding phase” song to cover for their last couple seasons. Technically, they have been rebuilding for the most part, but Theo Epstein and the front office need to start bringing their crop of solid young talent up beginning in 2014. The fans need something to get excited about, and the Cubs have several of baseball’s top prospects in their system, like outfielders Jorge Soler and Albert Almora, shortstop Javy Baez, and 3B Kris Bryant waiting in the wings. It’s unlikely that all of them make it to the pros this coming season, but keep your ears open for these guys because the
wave of the future is coming soon. The Cubs also made a big splash early in the offseason: the firing of Manager Dale Sveum. Rich Renteria will be the new Manager, but as soon as he was hired, the Cubs got right back in the offseason shuffle when several GMs from other teams came out and said it’s almost a guarantee that Cubs ace Jeff Samardzija will be traded this offseason. The news comes as a bit of a shock for north siders as Samardzija was dubbed one of the core building blocks for the resurging Cubs. Epstein has a reputation for knowing what he’s doing and doing it well, so all the loyal Cubs fans can do is have faith that he’s making the right moves. If Samardzija is traded, top of the rotation pitching will be a big hole to fill. A few months ago, reports came out that the Cubs would be a top contender to land the Rays’ David Price in a trade, so maybe Theo has some tricks up his sleeve to bring Price or another big free agent to Chicago. The offseason is always an exciting time for baseball, and with the White Sox and Cubs desperate for help now, it should be interesting to see the moves each team can make. E
Robert Morris' First Men Track Team Alex Garcia obert Morris is a school of student athletes that drive for a career and a passion for sports. Giving the opportunity, to continue their work from high school as an athlete. Even some sports maybe even young compare to other schools, for example: Robert Morris woman Track team is only been since 2005. As of now, Robert Morris, has finally develop a men’s Track team for the school. Coach Paul Zavala head of both cross country and woman’s track. He was been asking for men’s track team. The thought of idea was there, but not executed. It wouldn’t go through due
to equality sports of men and woman. Over the past four years of success of men’s cross team, with national qualifiers and top 30 in nation. “We have success in cross country team; we can have success in track and field”. – Paul Zavala Before there was a men track and field, Coach Paul kept on dying on upcoming students because there is no team for them. Many students were looking forward for track. But now there is one, with new recruits, with potential, talent, and skill. Many of them are excited for the upcoming season. Football, volleyball, and anybody else are coming over for the team. It is part
of the RMU experience. Coach Paul and his assistants coach are going to cover the whole training sessions of track. Not just part of it, to leave some events out. The coaches are going to train their athletes really hard and smart, “We are going to train, as if we have had done it for years” – Paul Zavala. They will be practicing at the Arlington Heights gym, or outside in the weather. The training also helps from the carried over from cross country, or vice versa. The first race will be at January 10 at Lewis University. The season will last from January till May. The competition will be NAIA and NCAA and divisions.
Coaches’ plan will be to compete at the best; they are going right at it not backing down. It’s going to take time for RMU to be a strong team. By the end of April and early May the coaches will have them ready to win competitions, trophies, and national’s qualification. Athletes are training throughout winter to train for indoor and outdoor track; they are willing to give it their all on the course. This is one of the opportunities for athletes to open up new doors, from their passion carried on from high school. E
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