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COLLEGES AROUND THE country
have been introducing dogs as a source of extracurricular cuteness on campus because of their stress-relieving qualities. Bill Friedman, a Columbia professor in the Photography Department, has expressed interest in instituting a similar program at Columbia. A 2009 study conducted at the University of Maryland found that animal companions decrease loneliness and social isolation for owners. The same study found that people in group settings where animals were present were perceived
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as friendlier, happier and healthier, and they experienced fewer mental health problems. “What’s interesting about dogs as companion animals is that they’ve sort of evolved with us,” said Michelle Rafacz, a professor in Columbia’s Science and Mathematics Department. “So there is a sort of uncanny ability for dogs to sense emotions in humans.” The relationship between dogs and humans also has physiological effects on the human body, according to Rafacz. Studies have shown that when someone pets a dog or another animal, the brain releases a surge of oxytocin, a chemical known as the “love hormone” for its role in bonding and social recognition. An increase in oxytocin can
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IN EFFORTS TO increase revenue, colleges throughout the country invest in profitable companies such as Exxon Mobil Corp. and British Petroleum. These large corporations, however, are also increasing fossil fuel emissions, prompting students from 230 colleges, including Columbia, to try to persuade their administrations to cease financial support of these businesses. In December 2012, the Environmental Protection Initiative at Columbia, an environmental student organization on campus, joined the national fossil fuel divestment campaign led by 350.org, an international grassroots group dedicated to solving climate change. According to Ken Gotsch, chief financial officer, the college invests
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$8 million dollars in companies associated with petroleum, gasoline, natural gas and coal, all of which are considered fossil fuels. These companies include Murphy Oil Corporation and Apache Corporation, both oil and gas companies. “Most endowments or pension funds are investing in the economy as a whole and the oil, natural gas and coal [industries] are segment of the overall economy,” Gotsch said. “With the environmental research that is coming out and the growing consensus about global warming and its impact on the world, [fossil fuel industries] certainly make environmental groups interested in this area.” EPIC President Virginia Baker, a junior fiction writing major, said she hopes the college will decrease xx SEE EPIC, PG. 12
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Feb. 11 Phone Homer: A multimedia interactive performance
5 p.m.–6 p.m. / Quincy Wong Center / 623 S. Wabash Ave. / FREE
The Almost Metal Collective
Tuition hike strikes again PRESIDENT WARRICK L. Carter
notified the college community in a Feb. 5 email of a 4.4 percent tuition hike that undergraduate students will see in the 2013–2014 academic year. Aside from the fact that this increase means Columbia’s tuition has risen by a total of 9.6 percent combined with last spring’s 5.2 percent announcement, the college was dishonest for the second year in a row about how it decided upon the hike. In an email, college spokeswoman Diane Doyne told The Chronicle that the 4.4 percent increase is on par with “peer averages,” although she would not elaborate on what specifically those averages were based on, simply saying the “information comes from the Department of Education.” The Chronicle contacted Roosevelt University and found that its tuition rate will rise by 2.1 percent, and though DePaul University said its tuition rates will not be confirmed until
March, The DePaulia reported Feb. 4 that students were protesting the college’s plan to increase tuition by 2.5 percent. Last spring, Carter emailed the college declaring a 5.2 percent increase for tuition and fees, as reported by The Chronicle on Feb. 13, 2012. That email stated that the increase was “in line” with the national average for private colleges in the United States. However, after a phone conversation with The College Board, which records college tuition rates nationwide, The Chronicle discovered that the national average for the 2012–2013 academic year could not be determined because colleges were still in the process of deciding on increases. Tuition hikes are always frustrating, but blatant dishonesty and evasiveness are infuriating. The senior administration makes the community, particularly the students from whom it is demanding
Tuition hikes are always frustrating, but blatant dishonesty and evasiveness are infuriating.
5 p.m. - 8 p.m. / A+ D Gallery / 619 S. Wabash Ave. / FREE
Feb. 12 Cinema Slapdown Round 43: “The Help”
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The Future of Alternative Energy
5–6 p.m. / Library / 624 S. Michigan Ave. / FREE
Feb. 13 The Atomic States of America
7:30 p.m. / Hokin Hall / 623 S. Wabash Ave. / $8
Sandra Simonds & Joe Harrington Poetry Reading 5:30 p.m. / Stage Two / 618 S. Michigan Ave. / FREE
Feb. 14 Big Mouth
6:30–9:30 p.m. / Conaway Center / 1104 S. Wabash Ave. / FREE
approximately $1,000 additionally next semester, jump through hoops to get viable information. If there is a more specific definition of “peer averages,” why hide it? Tuition increases should be spelled out to the student body right down to the very dollar, if students ask for it. Annual tuition increases are necessary, but the entire student body shouldn’t always have to take the hit. Other options exist, such as grandfathering in current students’ tuition rates. The prioritization process was supposed to be an extensive, arduous task to reallocate funds and incite positive change, but with another significant tuition increase, what positive change did that process bring for students?
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Feb. 15 Blood Ball 2013 & Manifest Kick Off
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Winter Shabbat with Columbia Hillel
6–9 p.m. / Underground Cafe / 600 S. Michigan Ave. / FREE
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Students, faculty bring perspective to presidential poll by Alexandra Kukulka & Megan Purazrang Campus Editor & Assistant Campus Editor • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
THE SEARCH FOR Columbia’s next president is winding down with a visit from a “finalist candidate” Feb. 13 to meet with different Columbia constituencies, according to a Feb. 7 email to the college community from Richard Kiphart, chair of the Presidential Advisory Panel, and Allen Turner, chair of the Board of Trustees. The email also stated that there will be two open forums Feb. 13 with one at 10–11:15 a.m., and the second at 2:30– 3:45
How can this president improve communication with the college? “There are a lot people working for Columbia and with Columbia, and they’re absolutely amazing and have the students’ best interest in mind. But I think that a lot of people high-up forget to listen to the voices below them.” – Shannon Page, senior photography major
“I get a lot of emails, but I would say having his own types of lectures, like have fliers that say ‘come to this [event].’ All the other fliers are up on the boards, and [students] read those.”– Taylor Haney, sophomore art & design major “Just be more visible. This is my third year at Columbia, and I honestly have never seen our president around at anything.” – Sofia Spaniolo, junior journalism major
“By listening to every staff member. Staff members voice their opinions through unions, but I would like there to be forums for staff members to have access to get their points across to the president. They don’t have to be like, ‘You can only meet with the president once a year or twice a year.’” – Oscar Valdez, administrative assistant Humanities, History & Social Sciences Department
p.m., at which the college community will hear from the candidate. The email said anyone interested in attending should arrive early to in the Conaway Center Film Row Cinema, 1104 S. Wabash Ave. to secure seating or space in an overflow room. Students and staff in attendance will have the option of filling out a survey assessing the candidate, but The Chronicle did some preliminary investigation to figure out what faculty, staff and students hope to see in the next president. This is the result of a series of campus interviews. akukulka@chroniclemail.com mpurazrang@chroniclemail.com
What kind of environment do you think the next president is inheriting?
“We are at a crossroad as an institution. There are all kinds of concerns and issues from financial to academic and where our place is in higher education, but also in the Chicago area, the nation and the world.” – Wayne Tukes, college adviser “A hostile one. I know there have been problems with adjunct faculty not being treated the way they should and students being angry about department cuts.” – Spaniolo “From a president standpoint, probably a lot of angry people because I know a lot of people are angry with the current president. It should be fun for [them] because this is an arts school, and you have to have fun with it.”– Haney
What changes would you like the new president to make at Columbia? “One who understands the history of the college in order to better fulfill its mission right now and not to deny its history. To see how can we educate to the highest degree people [living] in very challenging economic times without turning our institution again just into something that focuses on a money-making machine.”–Louis Silverstein, professor emeritus, Humanities, History Social Sciences Department
“I want this person to continue the legacy that has already started here at Columbia. There has been a lot of budget cuts, and students have been unhappy about departments getting minimized, so addressing those kinds of issues.” – Spaniolo “If the person lives up to inciting change by mandates from above and through a culture of trust. This person can create revenue streams with all that we do. This person should also believe in having a president looking outward and a strong provost looking inward. –Eric May, associate professor Fiction Writing Department “This person should be more involved and be on campus for most of the time because the other president wasn’t on campus a lot of the time.” – Haney
“[The next president] will have a tough job, but I am sure that the college will pick somebody that will be able to tackle those issues.” – Valdez
“I think we should build revenues on things other than just enrollment to rely less on tuition. I know there is a hike this year, which is really unfortunate, but I understand the institution is set up in a particular way. But I wish it could get away from that set up that requires the tuition hikes of recent years.” – Fuller
“I think Columbia is an excellent institution. I don’t think we’ve ever been stronger, [with] excellent faculty and a motivated student body. I think he [or she] is walking into an institution that has a great deal of potential.” – Karla Rae Fuller, associate professor Film & Video Department
“I would like for the campus to get bigger. It does not have to be Chicago-wide, it could be in different states. I would like to get more students to come to Columbia, our campus to get bigger and for us to expand our school to the next chapter.” – Valdez
What qualities would you like to see in the next president?
“I think the president should have a presence [on campus]. I don’t think most students at any campus get any kind of direct interaction or hear the president’s voice enough in the sense that they should feel some sort of affect from him. I think just having a bigger presence would be a huge step in any president’s direction.” – Hendrick Onderdonk, senior film & video major
“Somebody who definitely has an idea of what Columbia is all about because it is a unique school. Somebody that is more involved in everyday student life because that seemed to be missing from our last president.” – Spaniolo “I would like to see somebody that is on campus a lot and listens to students, staff and faculty concerns. One of the biggest things I see is a lot of students are complaining that tuition goes up every year, so I would like to see the next president tackle that issue. I think it would be a good idea if a freshman student comes in with one rate and leaves with the same rate. That doesn’t mean that tuition doesn’t have to go up, it just doesn’t go up for those [continuing] students.” – Valdez “Thoughtful, measured, frugal, responsive to our students, responsive to staff and faculty.”–Michael Bright, staff member Film & Video Department “I think I would want the new president to not be so business-oriented but more education-oriented. I know that a lot of times institutions of higher education tend to run like corporations these days, and I wish we could get back to more of an educational, academic model. I would hope that this person would have a real feeling for faculty and students and the educational mission.” – Fuller February 11, 2013 • 3
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College experience is not always a ‘Dream’ by Tatiana Walk-Morris
Student borrowing increased from $56 billion in 2002 to $113 billion in 2012
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JESSIE KENSELL, A former film
& video major, began studying at Columbia during the fall 2011 semester after a friend recommended the program to him. Even though he said he liked the film program, Kensell left before the 2013 semester because he could not secure student loans to cover tuition costs. Kensell said Student Financial Services placed a hold on his account a few days before the fall 2012 semester began, adding that he was not aware of receiving a warning that his aid would run out. “When I found out I was having trouble getting loans, [Student Financial Services] gave me two options,” Kensell said. One option was to pay on his own; the other was to reapply for the loans for which he was denied, according to Kensell. “I got some loans, but not enough to cover everything,” he said. Kensell is hardly the only student who had to borrow money to pay for college. According to the American Dream 2.0 report, a study that examined college aid, affordability and completion rates, student borrowing has nearly doubled from $56 billion annually in 2002 to $113 billion in 2012; however, 46
percent of those who pursue a degree do not earn a credential within six years. “Getting into college is vital and necessary to really get a great job in this economy, but if you get in and you don’t finish, you’re not really better off,” said Terrell Halaska, a founding partner of the HCM Strategists, a public policy organization that conducted the American Dream report. The report outlines three calls to action that include simplifying the process of applying for aid, creating a plan to make college more conducive to students including lowering costs and encouraging students; states and colleges to improve graduation rates without jeopardizing access and affordability. Halaska contends that providing more accessible information, including a college’s graduation rates, its cost and the salaries made in particular fields of study, would improve graduation rates. That type of information is currently difficult for students to find and understand, she said. If students can easily find that information out, they can choose the college in which they have a better chance of succeeding, Halaska added. Brooke Wallace, a former double major in film & video and music business, left the college after the spring 2011 semester because her
coursework was not a good fit for her, she said. “[The cost of attending Columbia was] probably something I should’ve known,” Wallace said. “I went into my first year not even knowing how much it cost me, which is not a smart thing to do. But at the time I wasn’t really paying attention.” Wallace currently works at a record label while attending a community college. She said she plans to repay the student loans she accrued during her time at Columbia and the College of Lake County. Like Wallace, students have had to use loans to fund college. According to the American Dream report, undergraduates used approximately $11 billion in private aid and $174 billion in federal aid to fund college in the 2011-2012 academic year. According to retention statistics in Columbia’s 2012 Fact Book, 36 percent of students who enrolled in 2011 did not return for the fall 2012 semester. Students who use loans to pay for college but do not graduate have a harder time finding a job with sufficient salary to help repay those loans, which leads to higher unemployment rates and more people unable to break the poverty cycle, Halaska said. xx SEE DREAM, PG. 12
The Music Center at Columbia College Chicago 1014 S. Michigan Avenue
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Wednesday February 13 Wednesday Noon Guitar Concert Series* Friday February 15 Jazz Gallery in the Lobby* Jazz Forum* Pianist Elizabeth Newkirk in Concert at the Sherwood
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SAVE THE DATE: March 1 Charlie Sexton Residency Concert at the Music Center For tickets call 312-369-8330 March 14-17 Jeremy Pelt in residence at the Jazz Showcase with the Columbia College Jazz Ensemble. For advance tickets call 312-369-8330 *Events with an asterisk do not give recital attendance
Len StrazewSki: Five CoLLaborationS January 18 – MarCh 29, 2013 Opening Reception Thursday February 14, 2013 / 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Faculty Center, 600 S Michigan, 8th Floor Children like to make up stories but they rarely get to share them. Fantasies, imaginary friends, and wild adventures of the mind tend to stay buried in until they are forgotten—drowned out by responsibilities, expectations and adults who never learned to value the power of imagination. I got lucky. I had help. I learned to read from comic books and so did my friends. I started creating my own comic stories when I was eleven or so, sitting in my basement with friends who liked the idea of a world filled with idealistic heroes who could kick the butts of unambiguous villains—and never had to share their secret identities with unbelievers. This exhibition highlights comic stories that I have written or co-written from the mid-1980s to the present, visually told by five great comic artists: Scott Beaderstadt, Norm Breyfogle, Paul Fricke, Scott Larson and the late Mike Parobeck, all collaborating with a wide range of production artists (and sometimes each other) to make my stories come alive.
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DEAN DEBORAH H. HOLDSTEIN ANNOUNCES T H E S C H O O L O F L I B E R A L A RT S A N D S C I E N C E S D E A N ’ S L EC T U R E
“DEFYING BOUNDARIES: BEING/BECOMING A 21ST CENTURY ARTIST”
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T H U R S D AY, F E B R U A RY 2 1 , 5 : 3 0 P. M . T H E M U S I C C E N T E R C O N C E RT H A L L , 1 0 1 4 S . M I C H I G A N AV E .
In light of the significant changes to media brought about by the digital revolution, why is it important for artists creating with modern technology to remain mindful of our analog past? How should today’s artists engage with the world in order to create work that reflects seismic shifts in culture and media consumption? Join Dean Deborah H. Holdstein for the Spring 2013 LAS Dean’s Lecture as she welcomes Emmy award-winning composer and educator Laura Karpman, who will share her thoughts on what it means to be an artist in the 21st Century. A Q&A will follow Karpman’s lecture, followed by a reception with food and refreshments. Sponsored by the Office of the Dean, School of Liberal Arts and Sciences, as well as Paul and Nancy Knapp. The Spring 2013 LAS Dean’s Lecture is Thursday, February 21, at the Music Center Concert Hall, 1014 S. Michigan Ave. The lecture begins at 5:30 p.m. and is free and open to the public, but seating is limited. RSVP to Allison Bretz by Monday, February 18, at abretz@colum.edu or 312.369.8217.
L AURA K ARPMAN , PhD, is a four-time Emmy awardwinner who has scored music for a variety of media, including films, television, and video games. She is a visiting assistant professor at the University of California, Los Angeles, in the School of Theater, Film, and Television.
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Faculty now required to acknowledge security alerts by Tyler Eagle Assistant Campus Editor ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
SAFETY ON SCHOOL campuses has
become a nationwide concern in the months following the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown, Conn., and Columbia is taking steps to prepare its employees in case of an emergency. In a Dec. 17, 2012 email, the Office of Campus Safety & Security informed all Columbia employees about a new policy requiring them to acknowledge safety messages and AlertWave security alerts, available through IRIS, a faculty web portal. The email states college employees have until Feb. 22 to acknowledge AlertWave messages that have already been sent to them. “Because of the seemingly more frequent incidents of mass shootings, we decided that we should be more proactive in terms of letting our community know [about safety precautions], particularly our staff and faculty,” said Robert Koverman, associate vice president of Campus Safety & Security. AlertWave which was installed four years ago, is a system of more than 2,000 individual devices, including alarms, speakers, strobe lights and LED screen displays, all of which are installed throughout the campus to alert staff members
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and students of security concerns, according to Koverman. When AlertWave distributes a new message, faculty members will now have to fill out an acknowledgement form online to verify that they reviewed it, according to Koverman. These messages detail safety plans, Koverman said, and despite having to set a mandatory response date, the college
has never had an issue facilitating safety communication. “Our community is very compliant when it comes to responding to emergencies,” Koverman said. “This just introduces the faculty members to the system. It’s the only way we can assure ourselves that they’re listening.” Crime on Columbia’s campus isn’t a pervasive issue, according to
Organization Expo Brings New Groups Carolina Sanchez THE CHRONICLE
More than 300 new and returning students talk with organizations at the Student Organization Exposition Feb. 7 in the 916 S. Wabash Ave. Building.
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PART OF Student Engagement’s Open House, the office held a Student Organization Exposition Feb. 7 to help campus organizations recruit members and encourage students involvement in the college community. During the Expo, held in the 916 S. Wabash Ave. Building, 35 groups and more than 300 students attended, which created an opportunity for students to meet and collaborate on projects, said Leslie Watland, coordinator of Student Engagement. “[Student organizations] know lots of students really want to join, but they’re a little intimidated,” Watland said. “What [students] don’t know if they’re not involved is how much student organizations want members to
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join at all points during the year.” Students who start their own organization typically face two challenges: recruiting members and finding the right structure for the group, Watland said. Arts and Cultures of the Middle East & North America, the Student Veterans Society and Poms were among the groups that participated in the Student Expo. Meeting campus organizations in person helps take away students’ anxiety of joining a group in the middle of the year, she added. Nichole Harmon, a sophomore film & video major and founder of ACMENA, said the organization officially started this semester and currently has 10 members. Harmon said the Student Expo was helpful in recruiting new members. The group is planning upcoming film screenings, lit-
erature discussions and a cooking class as activities, Harmon said. It plans to meet in the 624 S. Michigan Ave. Building but does not have an assigned room yet. “[ACMENA is] an opportunity to learn about new regions, cuisine, music, film and things that you’re not really exposed to,” Harmon said. Zanah Thirus, a senior marketing communications major and president of Poms, a dance group, said she started the club during the fall 2012 semester because Columbia did not have a dance team. The group currently has nine members and is holding auditions Feb. 18 in the Fitness Center, 731 S. Plymouth Court., to fill 11 vacant positions, Thirus said. Prospective members do not have to be dance majors to join Poms, she said. The group plans to perform hip-hop and pop dance rou-
Koverman. This year, Campus Safety & Security has only posted three campus safety alerts on its website. All three were incidents of robbery, two of which involved Roosevelt University students. According to the reports, Columbia students were made aware of those disturbances because of Roosevelt’s proximity to Columbia. According to Campus Safety & Security’s website, there were seven safety alerts during the fall 2012 semester, all of which were robberies. Under the Jeanne Clery and the Higher Education Opportunity Act, Columbia and other higher education institutions are required to compile a report of all crimes committed on campus. According to Columbia’s 2012 Annual Crime Statistics & Fire Safety Report, the most common incidents on campus are alcohol law violations, with approximately 360 violations last year, as reported by The Chronicle Oct. 15, 2012. The second most common offenses are drug-related violations, followed by robberies and burglaries, the report said. Ashlee Miller-Berry, a studentat-large, said students should be informed of Columbia’s security measures before they enroll. “I don’t really know any of the safety protocols,” Miller-Berry said. “I wish someone would inform
me of what those are.” There is a safety plan in place, Koverman said, but confidentiality is key to its success, adding that the more knowledge there is regarding the plan, the more vulnerable it becomes. AlertWave is one component of the emergency plan, in addition to campus security guards and the Chicago Police Department, Koverman said, adding that he hopes to meet with all faculty members via departmental meetings to discuss campus safety, which is a timeconsuming process. “The intent is to one day meet face-to-face with different departments to explain what to do, should an emergency occur,” Koverman said. “Because we have such a large number of faculty, it’s difficult to accomplish.” Sarah Blythe, a senior photography major, said she attended a high school where lockdown drills were common. In the event of an emergency at Columbia, she said she would know what do, but she worries other students would not, which is why it would be beneficial for students to about learn the emergency plan. “If [the college] really said what safety protocols are in place, I think people would feel more safe,” Blythe said.
tines at Biggest Mouth, a performance competition on Feb. 27 with a $3,000 cash prize, and Manifest, Columbia’s end-of-the-year festival, Thirus said. During auditions, new members will learn the routines for upcoming performances. Thirus said recruiting members has been difficult, adding that 62 students signed up for the club following Convocation, a festival for new and returning Columbia students, but only 20 showed up to audition. “I hope after I graduate and after I appoint a new president that [Poms] continues,” Thirus said. “I hope the Poms team can be a part of Columbia for as long as it can.” Brian Ngo, a sophomore journalism major, Marine Corps veteran and founder of the Student Veterans Society, started the organization this semester to help veterans on campus adjust to civilian life. Ngo said as a result of serving in the army and being older than the some of his peers, he at times feels alienated. “It’s good to have a support group. [The group is] basically a commonality to help you ease into [campus life].” Once the group is recognized, it will launch outreach programs to improve life at Columbia, he said. Finding members for the veterans group posed a challenge because not all veterans want to be recognized for their service, Ngo said. The group currently has 10 members and is waiting to be officially approved by Columbia, Ngo said. “When you deal with some rough stuff, I don’t want to lay that stuff
on someone that’s 20 years old who won’t understand,” Ngo said. “Another Marine Corps veteran would have no trouble talking to me about the stuff he’s been through.” Veterans typically have trouble adjusting to the relaxed atmosphere of college, said E.J. Talbot, a veteran services counselor in the Undergraduate Admissions Office.
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Actually talking to the organizations is definitely a lot more helpful than trying to look people up online.” – Victoria Perez-Segovia “[The Student Veterans Society] can be a place to reminisce,” Talbot said. “It can be a place to get support when a person is going through a rough spot that only another veteran would understand.” Students at the expo had the opportunity to meet in person with student groups. Victoria Perez-Segovia, an art & design major who transferred to Columbia this semester, came to the expo to find interesting organizations that she could potentially join. “Actually talking to the organizations is definitely a lot more helpful than trying to look people up online,” Perez-Segovia said. twalkmorris@chroniclemail.com Visit columbiachronicle.com/multimedia for web-exclusive video content
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Pegeen Reichert Powell, president of the Faculty Senate and associate professor in the English Department, leads the Senate in its first meeting of spring semester on Feb. 8 in the 600 S. Michigan Ave. Building.
Faculty Senate discusses college shifts
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the spring semester by sharing reactions to the finalist for the college’s presidency and weighing in on changes in Columbia’s admissions policy, which includes greater selectivity of freshmen and efforts to encourage increased transfer students. At the Feb. 8 meeting, the discussion of the as-yet unnamed candidate focused on reactions from
those who had met him during his campus visit earlier that day, which included the Senate’s executive committee and the three chairs of its standing committees. Three members of the faculty subgroup of the Presidential Search Committee– Ted Hardin, associate professor in the Film & Video Department; Douglas Reichert Powell, associate professor in the English Department; and Robert Blandford, associate professor in the Arts, Entertainment and Media Management Department–shared information about the candidate and the search process, confirming that a
finalist had been selected. “The process, I think for all of us was a happy surprise in terms of [having] very open conversation [and] very interesting points of view were expressed [during the search by candidates],” Blandford said. “This process has been very legitimate, and the search firm is very good at what they do.” Peter Carpenter, assistant professor in the Dance Department, a Senate executive board member, shared the executive board’s impression of the candidate as well. According to him, the candidate appreciates the changes the college
went through last year with the prioritization process and is looking forward to an opportunity to work at a campus where Arts and Media Management are “the main event.” Carpenter also said the finalist expressed his belief in an institution in which the provost manages the institution on a daily basis, while the president looks outward to expand the college. The Senate’s executive committee believes the candidate will be a good match for the college, he said. “He has a lot of success with change management,” Carpenter said. “The magnitude of the changes the candidate oversaw at his current institution was certainly comparable in scope to Columbia’s present moment.” Murphy Monroe, executive director of Admissions; Keri Walters, assistant dean for faculty advising in the School of Fine & Performing Arts; and Debra McGrath, associate vice president of Enrollment Management, spoke about admission policy changes. According to Monroe, there will be “small shifts” in accepting students into the college with an additional review during the application process. These changes will be implemented for the incoming students in fall 2013, he said. “This [new admissions policy] gave the admissions office a clearer hand to make sure when admitting students, we are doing so in a thoughtful and responsible way,” Monroe said. “[We are] thinking
about students’ interest.” With this new admissions policy, the college will be looking for students who will be able to succeed “right away,” after assessing a perspective student’s application. As a result, the college will be suspending its summer 2013 Bridge Program, which improves an applicant’s college readiness. “Many students who were traditionally placed into that Bridge Program now rather than going through that process not in all cases, but in many cases are being denied admissions,” Monroe said. Walters discussed the challenges of retaining transfer students at the college, based on a 22.6 percent drop in enrolled transfer students between fall 2010 and fall 2012. According to her, the way to increase transfer student enrollment is by working closely with community colleges and offering an equivalency audit, which would help students look at which of their courses would transfer over. “[An equivalency audit] is going to allow the [Office of Degree Evaluation] to reach out to the [transfer] student and let them know the whole picture of their length of time [before] completion.” The Senate also discussed its part in the process of selecting a rotating associate provost to succeed Len Strazewski, a professor in the Journalism Department. akukulka@chroniclemail.com twalkmorris@chroniclemail.com
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COLUMBIA WELCOMED A new interim assistant vice president in the Human Resources Department Feb. 5 replacing former vice president Ellen Krutz, who left the college April 25, 2012 to pursue a job as the head of Human Resources at Philadelphia’s Villanova University. Her successor, Patricia Rios, came to Columbia to fill the vacancy after working for the City Colleges of Chicago as vice chancellor of human resources and staff development for 1 1/2 years. Even though her new position is temporary, she said she will stay as long as the college needs her. “It’s very exciting to be here,” Rios said. “Where I worked, it was not on campus, it was the administration building, so there was not a lot of interaction with students.” She said she is pleased that Columbia’s campus environment allows for interaction between students and administrators. According to Rios, her first day at Columbia was more welcoming than those of previous jobs. She said having people help her with the adjustment, as opposed to leaving her to define the job’s objectives independently, made the transition
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Patricia Rios, Columbia’s new interim assistant vice president in the Human Resources Department, began Feb. 5.
a positive experience. Given her lengthy 26-year career in the public and civic-oriented nonprofit sector, she wanted to find an opportunity that was more private, preferably in higher education, and Columbia seemed like the perfect fit, Rios said. “A lot of the challenges I’ve faced in other places I’ve worked is automation, very paper-based, lack of communicating to employees, and maybe not thinking highly of
employees,” she said. Columbia community members have begun welcoming Rios to the team. “Business Affairs is excited about Patricia Rios joining our senior management team. Patricia has an extensive background in civic and financial operations, as well as higher education. We are lucky to have her on our team,” said Ken Gotsch, vice president for Business Affairs and chief
financial officer. Part of Rios’ responsibility is working with the United Staff of Columbia College, led by president and staff member Michael Bright. “It would be great if we had a permanent person, but it’s a position that needs someone at the helm,” Bright said. According to Bright, he will be meeting with Rios during the next week. He said it’s important to have a strong relationship between the union and the Human Resources Department. Rios was born in El Monte, Calif., and moved to Chicago when she was 5 years old. She graduated from DePaul University in 1987 with a degree in accounting. Rios said she began her career as an auditor after graduating and went on to work for City Colleges of Chicago. Later, she was hired as the director of finance for the Public Building Commission of Chicago, an organization that aims to enhance education, safety and recreation across Chicago through renovating prominent buildings. She spent the next seven years handling responsibilities such as budgeting and financial operations while managing the city’s construction projects. “I started in finance and accounting, but in many of the jobs that I’ve had, I’ve always been responsible
for the personnel and human resources component of things,” Rios said. “I found that’s what I liked, even though I do have a love of numbers. [I enjoy] meeting people [and] helping people resolve their issues and problems.” In 1999, Rios joined the Chicago Housing Authority as the deputy chief financial officer, assisting the CFO with budget management, benefit analysis and securing additional funding. In 2003, Rios became the chief of staff of the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, a corporation promoting conventions, expositions and fairs to strengthen Chicago’s economy. Rios became the director of administration for Chicago 2016, a nonprofit organization that worked on the city’s bid for the 2016 Summer Olympic and Paralympic games from 2007–2009. Shortly after, Rios joined Ryan Specialty Group, a global organization offering specialty insurance at wholesale prices to different carriers, as the director of administration. “I’m the kind of person who really likes to get things done, is responsive to people and helps them resolve issues … which I think is a big part of human relations,” Rios said. mpurazrang@chroniclemail.com
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During an interview with Love, at which Diane Doyne, associate vice president of Marketing and Communications, was present, Love appeared to look at Doyne when asked if tuition and enrollment correlate. Doyne was observed to shake her head “no.” The Chronicle reached out to Ken Gotsch, chief financial officer, who declined to comment until Doyne OK’d his interview. This had not happened by press time. Doyne, however, did send The Chronicle an email, which read: “[The administration] values and appreciates the board’s commitment to managing tuition rates while increasing student scholarships, which includes an additional $6 million this year. We are keeping tuition increases below our peer average, and we are assisting almost 50 percent of our students this year with their educational costs.” After The Chronicle’s multiple attempts to clarify how the college defines “peer average,” Doyne said the information comes from the U.S. Department of Education but would not give further details. On Feb. 4, The DePaulia, DePaul’s student publication, reported a student protest in response to DePaul’s plan to raise tuition rates by 2.5 percent. However, according to a representative from DePaul University, its tuition rates won’t be
set until March. According to a Roosevelt University representative, its tuition rates will go up 2.1 percent. Doyne said the decision to raise tuition for undergraduate students was a board of trustee decision. “The board considers access, affordability and the operational necessities of providing a quality educational experience while continuing to be sensitive to the challenging economic environment,” Doyne said in the email. As reported by The Chronicle Feb. 13, 2012, the college increased tuition rates for undergraduate students by 5.2 percent for the fall 2012 and spring 2013 semesters claiming this percent was “in line” with the national average. According to The College Board’s “trends in College Pricing 2012” report, the national increase for private, nonprofit four-year institutions reflected a 4.2 percent increase during the 2012–2013 academic year. During the last four years, the college has increased scholarship support for students, averaging $3.2 million annually, according to Carter’s email. This year, $6 million will be contributed to the fund, raising scholarship support to $13 million, the email stated. “Some of these funds come from the operating budget of the College as well as the Open Doors Gala and the Johnson Legacy Project contributions,” Doyne said in an email. The current 437 graduate students will also see financial support
increase to $1.75 million, Love said. To further assist graduate students, the college increased the funding for Follett Fellowships, a graduate merit award. All continuing graduate students will receive $1,000 toward the cost of tuition, she said. According to Love, tuition for graduate programs is set up in three tiers, ranging from the most to least expensive. The cost of tuition is determined by the cost of equipment needed for the program. The tiers have been arranged the same way for the last four years, Love said, with Arts, Entertainment & Media Management and Film & Video departments occupying the highest tier. The second tier consists of Interdisciplinary Arts, Journalism, Photography and Music Composition. The third tier consists of Creative Nonfiction, Dance Movement Therapy, Education, Fiction Writing and Poetry. The first tier will see a 26 percent tuition increase, the second tier will see a 23 percent tuition increase and the third tier will see a 21 percent tuition increase, according to David Valadez, assistant vice president for Budget Management. “We feel [it] is important is that graduate tuition be at least as high as undergraduate tuition [for the first tier],” Love said. “For the other tiers, we just took proportionately the way the tiers increased in the past.” While tuition is rising, enrollment is declining.
The Art & Design, Photography and Film & Video departments suffered most from this semester’s enrollment drop, each with a decline of more than 100 students between spring 2012 and spring 2013. Jay Wolke, chair of the A&D Department, said his department, which decreased by 163 students, has taken steps to attract more students, such as the creation of 40,000 square feet of studio space in fall 2013, including a complete redesign of the 8th and 9th floors, of the 623 S. Wabash Ave. Building. According to Wolke, affordability is a factor in re-enrollment. “There are still a lot of students with financial holds who are incapable of registering for classes,” Wolke said. “When we see these drops, we just have to look at them anecdotally and not think it’s because of a [departmental] problem.” According to Bruce Sheridan, chair of the Film & Video Department, which decreased in size by 151 students from spring 2012 to spring 2013, the drop in enrollment can be attributed to the way his department’s production cycles work. Students seeking to create largescale productions tend to enroll in the fall to utilize the full academic year for filmmaking, he explained. Sheridan said his department has implemented strategies to attract students by looking into the areas they want to study. “The college’s historical attitude has been to just rush people in the door, and that’s just not sustain-
able,” Sheridan said. “[The Film & Video Department] is getting away from that idea.” The History, Humanities & Social Sciences Department lost onethird of its students within a year. There were 75 students with a major in HHSS during the spring 2012 semester, and there are currently 51 students enrolled. According to Steven Corey, chair of the HHSS department, the only major offered in the HHSS department is cultural studies, which hinders its enrollment. HHSS is the largest department in terms of classes, sections and generated credit hours, Corey said. According to him, there are approximately 5,000 students enrolled in at least one of the department’s course offerings. Corey said the HHSS department’s decline in enrollment correlates with the college and other departments’ overall enrollment. “People will often judge an academic department by the number of majors,” Corey said. “I prefer looking at the number of seats filled.” Though most departments’ enrollment decreased, such as the Journalism Department which saw a 74 students decrease, Audio Arts & Acoustics increased its program by 27 students for a total of 602. Interactive Arts & Media also increased by 2 students, for a total of 314 students. akukulka@chroniclemail.com teagle@chroniclemail.com
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He added that Earth’s average annual temperature is currently 33.44 degrees Fahrenheit, warmer than it should be, because of fossil fuel emission. Henn said all environmentalists can agree that if the atmosphere’s temperature increases to an average of 34.16 degrees Fahrenheit, more major climate change will take place. “Whether people are concerned about the science of climate change or just concerned about what they are seeing outside of their window, a lot of people are beginning to realize that we need to take action and go after the industry that has been blocking the potential for solutions,” Henn said. To prevent fossil fuel emissions from reaching this limit, industries around the world must not emit more than 565 billion tons of carbon, a fossil fuel emission, into the atmosphere, Henn said. Currently, the major corporations in which colleges invest have enough fossil fuels stored in their reserves to emit 2,795 billion tons, Henn added. According to Henn, two colleges, Unity College, an environmental community college in Unity, Maine, and Hampshire College in Amherst, Mass., have already decided to divest from the fossil fuel industry. In the ‘80s, Hampshire College was the first college to divest from corporations in South Africa because of its apartheid policies, which is what inspired the current fossil fuel campaign, Henn said. “A lot of this campaign is modeled on that previous divestment movement that succeeded in getting exactly 155 colleges and universities to divest in some ways from South Africa,” Henn said. “It helped build a lot of political pressure to support the movement there.” Jason Radford, EPIC member and senior art & design major, said he has been working closely with Baker to create a petition for students to sign that will be given to Carter. According to Baker, EPIC will hang posters, hold events and set up tables in various building lobbies to raise awareness about this issue throughout the semester. “[The divestment campaign] is really important because it will help our reputation, and that is what we are trying to get the whole administration to see,” Radford said. “We are not the bullies who are trying to make them look bad, but we are trying to help them because so many organizations are signing onto the campaign.”
Virginia Baker, a junior fiction writing major, serves as EPIC’s president. EPIC is an eco-advocacy group on campus.
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its investment because the fossil fuel industry is detrimental to environmental health, potentially contributing to monumental climate changes over the next 16 years. Baker, along with other EPIC members, delivered President Warrick L. Carter a Christmas card and a letter urging him to consider divestment from the fossil fuel industry before the end of the fall 2012 semester. The group wanted to meet with Carter in person to further discuss the initiative, but Baker said he was not available. Before leaving Carter’s office, the group gave a presentation to the president’s secretarial staff, who expressed enthusiasm about the campaign, Baker said. As of press time, EPIC is planning a follow-up meeting with Carter to further discuss the group’s efforts and ideas about divesting in fossil fuel corporations. “I think [burning fossil fuels] is the most important problem humanity is facing today because it is not about gender, race or one country versus another country,” Baker said. “The entire world is in this, and it’s about everyone’s future. It is not one specific sector of existence, it’s about existence as a whole.” According to Jamie Henn, communications director for 350.org, scientists worldwide are concerned that Earth will become hotter as a result of carbon dioxide emissions, such as fossil fuels, heating the atmosphere.
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Columbia Senior Vice President Warren Chapman said the college created an Enrollment Management Department to maintain competitiveness. He added that Columbia is considering different recruitment strategies, such as reaching out to students in surrounding areas. “There have been a number of things that have rolled up together—the economy, access to student support in terms of loans, a large class of students competing for the same amount of dollars,” Chapman said. “You take your pick on any of those [issues], and it creates problems for [tuition] affordability.” The decline in enrollment is creating a problem for Columbia because the college must decrease costs without compromising its programs, Chapman said. He added that Columbia is looking for ways to assist students with tuition costs, but this does not include cutting senior administrators’ salaries. The salaries and wages of the non-instructional staff, including the administration, ac-
counts for 14 percent of the overall budget, said Diane Doyne, associate vice-president of marketing communications, in an email. According to a Feb. 5 email from President Warrick L. Carter to the college community, tuition for undergraduate students in 20132014 academic year will increase by 4.4 percent, room and board will increase by 2 percent or less and scholarships will increase by $6 million to a total of $28 million. The college has added $13 million to scholarships over five years. “I think the increase [in scholarship funds] that they just announced on student aid symbolizes the mission of the college to provide some relief to students who wish to go here,” Chapman said. After finding out he couldn’t afford Columbia’s tuition, Kensell moved to Indianapolis and worked as a cook in a restaurant. He said he does not plan to enroll in another college until he can become financially stable. “ $30,000 is a lot of money to pay with nothing to show for it,” Kensell said. “I’d probably try to look for more scholarships and grants and get a better idea of loans.” twalkmorris@chroniclemail.com
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Left to right: Northwestern University football Head Coach Pat Fitzgerald; Vice President for Athletics and Recreation Jim Phillips; Cubs owner Tom Ricketts; President of Business Operation Crane Kenney, and lacrosse Head Coach Kelly Amonte Hiller were all in attendance for the Feb. 5 press conference that announce an official partnership between the two organizations.
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the Chicago Cubs finally made their relationship Facebook official. The two organizations, which have been friends for several years, agreed Feb. 5 to terms that will benefit
both entities. In an effort to expand their brands and give student athletes more opportunities, the two organizations signed a 5-year agreement that entitles the Northwestern Wildcats football team to play five games at Wrigley Field. Although no dates have been set yet, the
first game is expected to be played in 2014. “[The deal] allows both of our organizations that have similar fan bases and some overlap that are only separated by a few miles to integrate with each other in a much more meaningful way,” said Crane Kenney, the president of business
operations for the Cubs. The deal, which unfolded with “a handshake and a smile,” has been in the works for a few years. Although this deal is the first of its kind, Kenney said Northwestern and the Cubs have helped each other in the past. A few of Northwestern’s football
and baseball players currently intern with the Cubs, while former Cubs pitcher Ryan Dempster used Northwestern’s facilities during the offseason, according to Kenney. That relationship will continue under the new contract. xx SEE CUBS, PG. 17
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IT’S NOT LIONS and tigers that some
scientists believe are posing a deadly threat to the environment but rather felines of a smaller kind— domestic cats. A paper published Jan. 29 in Nature Communications estimated that 1.5 billion–4.8 billion birds fall victim to free-ranging cats each year in the United States. The paper, titled “The Impact of Free-ranging Domestic Cats on Wildlife of the United States,” also estimates that cats are responsible for the death
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of 6.9 billion–20.7 billion mammals such as mice, shrews and squirrels. This potentially makes cats the greatest source of mortality for these animals, an issue tied to humans because we introduced the non-native species to the U.S., according to Seth Magle, director of the Urban Wildlife Institute at the Lincoln Park Zoo . Tom Will, an author of the report and an employee of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, said the estimates could have been higher had the report included data from studies conducted on islands, where cats have facilitated 33 extinc-
tions of species of birds, mammals and reptiles. “This paper is really one part of a much broader study that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is funding through the Smithsonian to estimate the impact all sources of anthropogenic direct mortality on birds,” Will said. “It makes it difficult for us to be strategic in thinking about how to reduce mortality without knowing something about these causes of mortality that may or may not be addressable in some way.” xx SEE CATS, PG. 16
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subsiding in American sports communities, but the same cannot be said for countries overseas. Russia has proposed a statewide ban on exposing minors to “homosexual propaganda,” which is expected to pass before the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, according to a Feb. 7 USA Today article. The inopportune timing of this proposal makes this both a sports and international issue, as well as a human rights issue. It goes without saying that banning public displays between gay people is both bigoted and backwards, but the relative silence of the sporting community and the International Olympic Committee is just as disturbing. According to the USA Today article, an IOC spokesperson said in an email that the organization won’t comment on the proposed ban because it has not been voted on but emphasized its commitment to nondiscrimination. The committee has said little else regarding to the issue. For those unfamiliar with PRspeak, that basically means the IOC wants to keep its nose clean of anything controversial or conten-
tious by avoiding talking about what is clearly a huge issue. Groups such as The Federation of Gay Games have openly criticized the IOC’s avoidance of the issue, telling USA Today that, “The IOC is very happy to claim victories when good things happen and say they are not involved when bad things happen.” That basically sums up the IOC’s philosophy. And it hasn’t just been Russia’s proposed anti-gay law that it’s refusing to address. The 2014 Winter Games have already generated plenty of whispers and skepticism as to how Russian President Vladimir Putin is handling the project of turning Sochi into an Olympicsworthy destination. According to a Feb. 6 New York Times article, the transformation will be the most expensive in Olympic history, totaling $50 billion, easily surpassing the $42 billion China spent in 2008 for the Summer Games in Beijing. Human Rights Watch released a report Feb. 6 detailing gross exploitation of workers involved in Olympic venue construction. IOC’s response? TTo hepawn Columbia Chronicle the indiscretions off on OlympStroy, the company in
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charge of construction in Sochi, and saying OlympStroy had done inspections and found only “a small number of violations.” Russia’s homophobia and exploitation of workers are basic human rights issues that warrant an immediate response from the IOC. Avoiding these issues makes them just as responsible for the violations. I understand that international diplomacy is important when dealing with things like this, but they should ask themselves what they’re protecting by not speaking up. While I love the Olympics, the execution of sport shouldn’t be an excuse for the execution of basic human rights. lwoods@chroniclemail.com
‘DanceDance’ revolutionizes gym class
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Gamers play “DanceDanceRevolution: Classroom Edition” at January’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. “DDRCE” was implemented in schools in Florida, Georgia and Texas to get kids active.
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already being sidelined for more modern physical education options, at least in some schools. Middle school physical education classes in Longwood, Fla., Gainesville, Ga. and Fresno, Texas now feature “DanceDanceRevolution: Classroom Edition,” a video game geared toward getting students active. The game was given to the schools at the end of 2012 as part of a pilot program with no scheduled end date, according to Will Shanley, director of public relations for UnitedHealthcare, which helped fund the initiative. Shanley said motivating kids to exercise sometimes requires creating a regimen tailored to an individual’s interests. “[UnitedHealthcare] has a num-
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ber of programs in place to help young people get healthier, get more active and really reduce the prevalence of childhood obesity in our country,” Shanley said. “So what we’ve found is that it’s important to meet people where they’re at, and in some cases, that means incorporating video games.” Shanley said the adaptation of the original DDR was conceived at the 2011 Games for Health conference when a senior official from UnitedHealthcare and an executive from Konami Digital Entertainment Inc., the game developer, were introduced during a meeting about using video games to combat childhood obesity. The platforms on which the students dance, which Performance Designed Products developed specifically for the, game feature a “smart card” that records an individual dancer’s steps, body mass
index and caloric burn rate as they play. The data is then privately evaluated by school officials to gauge the game’s impact on student health, Shanley said. Pending evaluation of the pilot program, Shanley said that UnitedHealthcare hopes the game will be introduced to more schools. UnitedHealthcare’s in-school wellness campaign, Activate for Kids, operates in Florida, Georgia and Texas. Dr. Donald K. Brown, a local physician at Streeterville Pediatrics, 233 E. Erie St., said he is on board with the initiative. “I’m all for it,” Brown said. “If kids want a game, I think it’s preferable that they get into the games where they’re actually going to be physically involved.” However, Brown, who is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics, said exergaming, or exercising using video games, is effective but should not be the only outlet students have for engaging in physical activity, suggesting that recess is also a necessary component of fostering a healthy lifestyle. “I would not want ‘DanceDance’ or any of those other games to replace [recess],” Brown said. “Kids need to work their imagination. With unstructured recess play, they learn to follow rules, take turns [and] work out problems.” While exergaming should not be a student’s sole source of exercise, it has proven successful enough to xx SEE DDR, PG. 17
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CHRIS MIEDEMA, A junior on the DePaul University Blue Demons track and field team, broke the college’s record Jan. 26 for the 800-meter race with a time of 1:52.28. Only one week later, that record was broken, as Miedema bested himself with a time of 1:51.59 on Feb. 2. Miedema, a junior secondary education major said that before a race he visualizes how it will turn out to help him perform better. He is currently preparing for the Big East Indoor Championships, which take place Feb. 16–17 in Geneva, Ohio. The record-setting track star from Ontario, Canada spoke with The Chronicle about his Olympic aspirations, his preparation for a race and his desire to teach high school math.
The Chronicle: What brought you from Ontario to DePaul? Chris Miedema: It was mostly a scholarship thing. I had gotten into track, and I was looking to go to a university somewhere. I was told that if I get good enough, then there are opportunities in the [United] States where I might not even have to pay to go to school, or I just get a scholarship, and I get paid to go to school. So I started looking around, and I got to DePaul and liked pretty much everything around here. It was very homey for me. Are winters worse in Chicago or Ontario? I have to say, they are pretty close. Chicago gets a lot of similar weather to where I am from in Ontario. Pretty much whenever I talk to my parents back home, the weather that we get here, they usually get the exact same like two days later.
What was it like to set the college’s record twice in one week? That was really cool. Going into the race, I didn’t expect to set any records. I was just out there to race and compete, and the records just came with it. It was very cool. How do you prepare mentally for a race? A lot of visualization. I visualize a lot of different scenarios that can happen. Then in the race when they do happen, I’ve already thought about it, and I go according to what I’ve already planned. So if a race goes out fast, and I know that I’m going to try and just hang on, I’ll visualize my position in the race, and then if it happens that way, I’ve already been there. Which event is your favorite? Definitely the 800-meter race. [It’s] my bread and butter. I think it’s the perfect event for me physically, where I can run my fastest and leave it all out on the track without any regrets. It’s a very quick race. It’s over really fast, so there’s really no time for mistakes. You’ve got to make a move and stick with it. You’ve got to make really fast decisions. I like that pressure. What do you have planned for after you graduate? If I get good enough in the 800, I’d like to go back to Canada and train in Calgary, maybe British Columbia. My biggest aspiration, I guess, is just to make the Olympic team one day, hopefully. It’s more of a dream, and I guess [I’ll] pursue it as long as I can until I can’t anymore. I’d like to take a year or two before I go into teaching, but I definitely would like to teach [high school] math for a good number of years after college. dpitorak@chroniclemail.com
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Unhealthy behaviors triggered by mental health issues New study finds direct link between poor mental health, behavioral habits by Hallie Zolkower-Kutz Assistant Sports & Health Editor ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
A NEW STUDY shows poor mental health can directly lead to engaging in behaviors such as drug use, unprotected sex and unhealthy eating habits. The study, published Feb. 4 in the medical journal Translational Behavioral Medicine, helped fill gaps in information about the cause of unhealthy behaviors in people with low socioeconomic status. Researchers found that poor mental health leads to an increase in health-compromising behaviors,
not the other way around, as research previously suggested. They also found that depression, anxiety and stress were predictors of future unhealthy behavior. The study, which lasted one year, investigated 482 participants receiving care at a free health clinic. Participants were asked about their health-compromising behaviors, which included binge drinking, smoking, illegal drug use, unprotected sex, consumption of fast food and low physical activity. Researchers compared their answers to perceived levels of stress, anxiety and depression. “As far as we’re aware, the study is one of the first to study the interaction between mental health and health behaviors over time,” said
Jennifer Walsh, head researcher of the study. “The data was collected over the period of a year, so we were able to look at which comes first: mental health issues or health behaviors.” The length of the study allowed the researchers to evaluate participants every few months to get a comprehensive look at whether mental health issues or unhealthy behaviors occurred first, according to Walsh. The study evaluated the results in relation to participants’ socioeconomic status, which was determined by annual income. Approximately 50 percent of subjects were classified as earning a very low family income of less than $15,000 per year.
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Walsh said the study also found that participants with a very low income had higher rates of mental health issues and in turn, healthcompromising behavior, suggesting that earning level directly contributes to both. Neil Donovan, executive director of the National Coalition for the Homeless, a group that works to support many people of very low economic status, said that although he hasn’t read the study, he does not agree with the implications of the results. “I think that the levels of decision-making, both poor and good, are equivalent in both [high and low economic] groups,” he said. Donovan said he thinks the ability to mask poor behaviors is great-
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er in those of a high socioeconomic level and are therefore not as obvious. He said one would have to perform studies on that population to generate more accurate results. Even without a control group, the study was able to explore the rates of a comprehensive list of healthcompromising behaviors. Through interviews conducted every three months, researchers found that a little more than half of all participants smoked, used illegal drugs, had unprotected sex and/or binge drank at least once in the three months prior to interviews. Additionally, 71 percent of subjects consumed fast food at least once a week, while those who said they regularly ate vegetables comprised only 30 percent of the group. Walsh said the study results have implications for both practitioners and policy-makers They can attempt to improve health behaviors, especially in patients and citizens with low socioeconomic status. “Clinicians and practitioners should assess mental health and maybe provide referrals for mental health counseling and stress reduction techniques,” Walsh said. “Also, policy makers might want to consider the role that access to mental health services might play in addressing health behaviors.”
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reduce anxiety and promote feelings of contentment, calmness and security, which can lead to more health benefits, Rafacz said. The interaction with the dogs can lower blood pressure and decrease a person’s risk of heart attack. The stress-relieving effects of interactions with dogs can also decrease the likelihood of developing coronary heart disease, according to the study. Liz Morrison, a director-at-large for Dogs on Call Inc., an organization that brings dogs to college campuses, classrooms and nursing homes, said she often witnesses a positive change in students as they interact with dogs.
they’ve got to do for the day,” she said. “All of a sudden, they’ll sit down, and they’re kids again without a care in the world.” Amy Lang, a student at UWMadison, attended one of the Dogs On Call events at the campus library. She said the experience gave her a much-needed break from the stress that comes with being a student. “In the middle of finals and all that stuff, you’re not thinking about anything else [at the events],” she said. “Also, they’re really cute, so that helps.” Lang said she was motivated to go to the event because she misses her family dog, and the dogs on campus make her feel at home. Morrison said missing a dog at home is a common feeling among students who grew up with pets.
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The dogs she brings provides them with a familiar environment. While other types of furry friends may also provide mental health benefits, Morrison said dogs have a special appeal that makes them especially fitting for student interactions. “[The dogs] will share this unconditional love that only dogs can do,” Morrison said. hzolkowerkutz@chroniclemail.com
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Will did not discuss solutions, but the report says that trap-neuter-return—programs that trap cats, neuter them and return them to the colony or take them to adoption agencies—are not effective. Katie Lisnik, director of cat protection and policy for The Humane Society of the United States, argued that trap-neuter-return is a long process, but it is a nonlethal way to make an impact. “[Trap-neuter-return] doesn’t reduce the numbers to zero immediately,” Lisnik said. “It takes time, but it does start immediately reducing the numbers, which we consider to be a success.” Lisnik said all cat advocates should take the issue seriously, even if the actual numbers are fewer than the final estimates of annual cat predation on birds and mammals. However, Laura Nirenberg, founder of the Center for Wildlife Ethics, said the report’s estimates need to be put into context. The estimates of cat predation published in the report are based on flawed, outdated data and are meant to convince the public that cats need to be euthanized, according to Nirenberg. Of the 41 references listed in the bibliography, 18 are dated from last century including some from 1951, 1940 and 1936, she noted. According to Will, he and the other authors of the study, Scott Loss and Pete Marra, employees
of the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute’s Migratory Bird Center, worked with available data and reviewed studies on the subject that distinguished between owned and un-owned cats. Will said his team used studies from Europe to bolster the data of cat predation rates because the limited U.S. studies yielded higher, inaccurate rates. “The reason we did that was to increase the pool of data that was available to do these model runs because unfortunately, it’s a big issue, but there are not a huge number of studies on the issue,” Will said. “So we did include the European studies because we had more information, so that enables us to make the estimate with a little more certainty.” Combining estimates from those calculations with data on all other variables restricted solely to America, Will said his team applied the final estimates of bird and mammal mortality to the U.S. Will said the scientists supplied the ranges of each variable to a computer, including the population of cats and the percentage of owned cats allowed outside. According to Will, the computer then randomly applied a value within the given range for each variable. He said his team did this 10,000 times for each region they collected data from: the U.S., Europe and the U.S., and all temperate areas. Out of those results, the scientists found the median, Will said. Nirenberg said the numbers are “astronomical” and serve to convince the public that non-lethal
hzolkowerkutz@chroniclemail.com programs do not work. “Killing animals is an industry, and the public isn’t that supportive of that,” she said. “So how are they going to get their messaging out there to alter the public’s opinion? Large numbers seem to work sometimes, and the bigger the number, the more powerful the punch.”
Killing animals is an industry, and the public isn’t that supportive of that.” – Laura Nirenberg She said scapegoating cats is part of a broader plan to ensure that the public continues to believe that killing some animals is a valid way of reducing populations. According to a 2012 National Hunting License Report published by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Illinois generated more than $31 million from the sale of hunting licenses in that year, alone. “The fear from the wildlife agency is that the public is going to acknowledge and accept that when there is a conflict with an animal, we can resolve it nonlethally,” Nirenberg said. “If people start to realize that you can seriously impact a population level … by sterilizing it … then why don’t we just sterilize the deer, what do we need to kill them for?” dpitorak@chroniclemail.com
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Northwestern University Vice President for Athletics and Recreation Jim Phillips addresses the media Feb. 5 to announce details about the college’s partnership with the Chicago Cubs.
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The organizations will also undergo a “marriage” of brands. The Cubs aim to expand their fanbase to Evanston, Ill., while the Wildcats will use this opportunity to appeal to Chicago sports fans. Northwestern’s enrollment of 8,000 undergraduate students poses a challenge when recruiting Wildcat supporters, according to Jim Phillips, Northwestern’s vice president for Athletics and Recreation. “We’ll always be the tiny private school in the Big Ten,” he said. Northwestern is the only college in its conference with fewer than 20,000 undergraduates enrolled. The University of Iowa has the second smallest enrollment in the
Big Ten but still has three times as many students as Northwestern. Because of those factors and Chicagoland’s competitive market, Phillips said the university needs to continue to be creative with its marketing. NU’s alumni base is only ahead of Pennsylvania State University in the Big Ten. Despite its size, Northwestern is already having some success expanding its brand, Phillips said. The school has seen an 80 percent increase in football season ticket sales and a 50 percent increase in basketball season ticket sales. Both are all-time highs for the school. The deal will allow the Cubs to market inside of Evanston’s Ryan Field and Welsh Ryan Arena, and Northwestern will have opportunities to do the same at Wrigley Field. Kenney said neither side would disclose
contract details. According to Phillips, the university’s Chicago fanbase has increased by approximately 50 percent during the last three years, but the school will continue to implement more strategies to reach out to a broader audience. “We need to find and identify and continue to work in Chicago and ask people that are Chicago sports fans to adopt Northwestern,” Phillips said. Phillips said both organizations need to consider team schedules and the Cubs’ $300 million Wrigley Field reconstruction project before scheduling football games. “We’ll work closely with the Cubs to find out when [the first football game] will be,” Phillips said. However, the Wildcats baseball team is scheduled to play against the University of Michigan Wolverines April 20 at Wrigley Field, and the women’s lacrosse team, which won seven of the last eight national championships, is supposed to play the Notre Dame University Fighting Irish at Wrigley some time in 2014. Baseball Head Coach Paul Stevens, lacrosse Head Coach Kelly Amonte Hiller and football Head Coach Pat Fitzgerald agree that this deal will assist with recruiting. “[Wrigley] has a reputation that is unsurpassed from the West Coast to New York,” Stevens said. “It’s exciting no matter who you are.” nihmoud@chroniclemail.com
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prompt the Chicago Partnership for Health Promotion, a nutritional education program, to create its own interactive video game to teach kids about nutrition using a webcam, according to Anastasia McGee, associate director for community nutrition at CPHP. She said the game is not test-ready. Exergaming has not yet been incorporated in many schools’ curricula, but some districts have taken students to exergaming arcades, such as The Vault at the Bulls/Sox Academy in Lisle, Ill.
Kids need to work their imaginations.” – Donald Brown Sara Connolly, assistant marketing manager for the Bulls/Sox Academy, said The Vault opened in winter 2010 and it has welcomed more than 31,000 visitors. The arcade features exergames such as iDance, similar to DDR; Bug Invasion, which requires participants to chase a virtual ball on a touchscreen floor; and Smashball, in which gamers toss a medicine ball at a target on a touchscreen wall. Connolly said The Vault is only open for parties of 10 or more and
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Dinner for a date I NGREDIENTS
8 new red potatoes 8 ounces crimini mushrooms 2 chicken breasts, 4-ounces each 1/2 stick of butter, room temperature 1 lemon 5–6 sprigs fresh thyme 2 shallots 6 ounces fat-free plain greek yogurt 1 pinch parsley
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Salt & pepper to taste
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1. In a saucepan, bring 4 cups salted water to a boil
over high heat. 2. Wash and quarter potatoes. Add to boiling water. Cook 15 minutes. Drain and set aside. 3. Wash mushrooms and set aside. 4. Wash chicken and pat dry. Salt and pepper both sides. 5. Heat frying pan over medium high heat. Add half the butter. When butter begins to brown, add chicken and cook 11–12 minutes on each side. Squeeze lemon to finish. Set aside. 6. Wipe out pan, turn heat down to medium and add remaining butter. When melted, add mushrooms, thyme and shallots. 7. Salt and pepper to taste. 8. Wash and chop handful of parsley. Add yogurt and parsley to potatoes. Salt and pepper to taste. 9. Plate chicken with mushrooms on top and pota- toes on the side.
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wine can be cheap, but nothing impresses a potential paramour like making dinner, or, if you’re lucky, breakfast. To make this elegant yet light chicken dish, begin by washing and quartering the potatoes and add to boiling water. Cook for 15 minutes. Drain and return to the pot to simmer with the lid on. Wash the mushrooms by submerging them in water a few times. Set aside to dry. To prepare the chicken, quickly wash in cool water and pat dry. Cut away the excess fat or the artery if
it’s still attached. Salt and pepper both sides. Heat a frying pan over mediumhigh heat and add half of the butter. It should froth and slowly brown. Don’t worry if the butter begins to smoke, but the color should be a nutty brown and the aroma should be pleasant. Add the chicken breasts. They might stick to the pan, so adjust the heat to keep the sizzle at a whisper. Cook them 11– 12 minutes per side. As the chicken caramelizes, it will unstick from the pan. Cut each mushroom into five or six thick slices. Julienne the shallots and set aside. When the chicken is done, squeeze a quarter of the lemon over
it, cover and set aside. Wipe the pan out with a paper towel. Turn the heat down to medium and add the rest of the butter. When the butter is melted, add the mushrooms, shallots and 5–6 sprigs of thyme. Stir constantly until the mushrooms have browned and reduced in size by half. It will take about 10 minutes. Chop a handful of the parsley and mix with the potatoes and yogurt. Add salt and pepper to taste. Plate chicken with the mushrooms on top and the potatoes to the side and you’ll be sure to impress your date. jfoster@colum.edu
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Following the path paved by Leaders 1354 and other nationally recognized Chicago-based streetwear labels, Jugrnaut, 427 S. Dearborn St., is gaining local and national fame because of stars like Justin Bieber, who was spotted sporting the brand’s Treated Crown hat Jan. 22. The snapback hat, designed in collaboration with Chicago-based creative organization Treated Crew, sparked nationwide curiosity about Jugrnaut and Treated Crew. Headed by Chicago-based emcees Emmanuel “Million $ Mano” Nickerson and Nigel “Hollywood” Holt, Treated Crew is one of the city’s fastest growing creative collectives. Calling themselves a brotherhood, the Treated Crew’s members collaborate on all their artistic endeavors, from deejaying to rapping to the creative design of their products. According to crew member Sulaiman Shabazz, Nickerson—who is also Kanye West’s concert deejay— was the mastermind behind the hat’s design. There are three versions of the hat, but the initial design, a black model with green satin under the brim, is only available to Treated Crew members. The second design, also sold by Jugrnaut, features a gray and black colorway, bearing the word “Treated” above the brim. The third is similar to the original design but is now made in black satin. Hip-hop artists Jay-Z and Kanye West, as well as The Weeknd, a Canadian R&B artist, are among the only outsiders to wear the exclusive
black and green model. Bieber wore the newest satin design in a video for his acoustic version of his song “Take You.” Shabazz said he’s been offered more than $2,500 on the street for his black and green hat because of its exclusivity. “It’s a blessing, but it’s also a platform for us to do other things,” he said. “Everybody sees the celebrities that are endorsing it and may see it as a strictly a fashion thing or a music thing, but to us, it’s a respect thing.” After working in the music industry for more than 16 years as concert promoters, rappers and deejays, brothers Roger and Manny Rodriguez, along with long-time friend Brian Nevado, grew tired of watching corporate record labels cash in on artists’ concert swag. In response, the trio jumped head-first into the fashion world to create Jugrnaut. Adopting a take on FUBU’s mantra “for us, by us,” Roger Rodriguez said it is beneficial for the seller to be embedded in the streetwear culture to develop a concrete customer base. “We are the ones investing in and going to those shows, so it’s best if someone benefits from that scene to help maintain its integrity,” Rodriguez said. Vic Lloyd, owner of Hyde Parkbased streetwear retailer Leaders 1354, an apparel company developed in 2002, agreed with Rodriguez. Though he currently wholesales his merchandise to other stores outside of Illinois and understands it’s natural for businesses to grow with the consumer, he said xx SEE URBAN, PG. 30
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PETA MAY WANT to stop throwing red paint on fur coats. Old or unwanted furs—whether it is the lining of boots, gloves, hats or jackets—can be donated to any Buffalo Exchange across the country for a very warm and fuzzy cause: The furs will be collected and repurposed to make bedding for injured or orphaned baby animals. I completely forgive you if you stop reading right now and take your scraps of fur to the Buffalo Exchange, 1478 N. Milwaukee Ave. The retailer’s annual program Coats for Cubs, which started Jan. 15 and ends on April 22, in conjunction with the Humane Society, has collected 7,572 donated furs since its beginnings in 2006, according to the Coats for Cubs website.
Look, I know I’m about a month and six years late on announcing this, so please excuse me if I sound like a gushing public service announcement. I’ll unabashedly say the program deserves all the press it can get. Who wouldn’t want to help an animal cub? While the thought of giving the pelts of a dead animal to what could have been one of their relatives teeters on the edge of creepiness, my heart melts at the thought of a tiny fox snuggling up with what is essentially a furry surrogate mother. The donated furs are collected on-site and shipped to wildlife rehabilitators nationwide. The caretakers then disassemble the furs and use them to create a more natural, nurturing environment for animals in times of stress. The Humane Society website tells the story of a restless river otter who “chirped constantly” until it was nestled in a fur blanket, and other Courtesy BUFFALO EXCHANGE critters chose to—
eh, somewhat morbidly—use their pelt as a playmate. While I am by no means a fur collector, I do have one or two items that I think a little raccoon or squirrel would enjoy. My furs may not be in the best condition, but that’s perfectly OK, considering Buffalo Exchange will take in any fur as long as it’s not faux. I’m even considering going on a thrift store run to pick up those ratty old coats that even the most grunge fashionistas would leave hanging. It makes no sense to let any fur garments collect dust when they could be returned to their rightful owners. For more information on Coats for Cubs, visit CoatsForCubs.com scoleman@chroniclemail.com
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CHICAGO IS BRIMMING with bigbudget theaters that seasonally produce classic moneymaking Broadway hits. However, Chicago-based artistic director Jeffry Stanton is approaching the craft with a new voice—one that provocatively sheds light onto a seldom-explored realm of theater. This voice, The Interrobang Theatre Project, is now in its third season and has employed a simplistic approach to the upcoming play, “Speaking In Tongues.” With a plotline centered on marital deceit, Stanton said the production explores the darkest facets of love. “It’s about the difficulty of human communication in relationships and how savage we can be to each other in pursuit of getting what we want,” Stanton said. “It’s essentially two one-acts linked together through similar stories and characters that bridge the gap.” Stanton said he first read the script in grad school and was struck by its haunting storyline and overlapping characters and dialogue. “[The script] is tricky to read on the page,” Stanton said. “It’s one that doesn’t reveal itself so easily.” With nine roles being performed
less of the set’s simple physical appearance. “We started to approach [the play’s technique] Brechtian style,” he said. “We were trying to find a way to give the by only four cast members, audience as much inforthe Interrobang Theatre mation as we could while Project’s team of creatives stripping [the play] to its had a visually unique chalbare minimum.” lenge to wrestle, said set deCarlos Murillo, a facultysigner and Columbia alummember of DePaul Univernus Mike Mroch. sity’s Theatre Department, Mroch said he used the said Brechtian style increasemotionally complex script es the audience’s awareness and small cast as foundaof reality by puncturing tions for his design ideas. theatrical illusion. “I worked with [Stanton] “Rather than hiding a and began talking about the theatrical light pointing at world and emotions we felt an actor, [Brechtian thefrom reading the script,” ater] leaves it exposed,” Mroch said. “We always try Murillo said. “There is a to stay true to these initial disappearance of the play’s impulses we have together.” ‘fourth wall.’” He said they started with In keeping with a miniabout 40 stimulating images malist aesthetic, Mroch inspired by the script to get said he deliberately chose a feel for color palette, mood to physically display only and line for the set, eventuCourtesy DAVID ROSENBERG eight key locations, while ally narrowing it down to a “Speaking in Tongues,” which opens Feb. 21 at Theater Wit, 1229 W. the script discusses 30. Belmont Ave., narrates the darkest realms of love through a simple Signs that read, “This is the few basic visual concepts. Technical director and stage design, Brechtian approach and passionate team. bar,” for example, make up Columbia alumnus Adam Gorsky a world in just a matter of weeks,” the core of Mroch’s simplistic set. was enlisted to ensure that Mroch’s Gorsky said. Lighting designer and Columbia vision could be safely realized. Mroch said he drew design in- alumna Claire Chrzan aided Mroch “It’s important to build something spiration from the Lars Von Trier by illuminating the stage in a minithat not only looks good but is also film “Dogville” about a woman hid- malist manner that fueled the storbuilt safe,” Gorsky said, adding that ing from mobsters. Unlike most big yline, but left the audience curious. fabricating set pieces that abate productions, the film takes place “It has been a challenge with the possibility of actors falling and on an exposed set. His stage de- how we want this world to look like hurting themselves is the most im- signs mimic the film’s unconcealed and how we want the characters portant element of his job. scenery by blatantly labeling the to inhabit the world,” Chrzan said. “[Together,] Mroch and I created story’s locations on-stage regard- “The biggest consideration we’ve
all been focusing on is how to move the audience through this story that has a lot of twists and turns in it.” Although she said “Speaking In Tongues” follows real people in real situations, it is not written in a way that forces the designers to create visually realistic work. “We’re trying to have these really isolated areas [of light,]” Chrzan said. “When [the characters] are in the hotel, we’re only focused on the hotel, and the other spaces really sort of fall away.” This approach not only upholds Mroch’s vision of the on-stage world of “Speaking In Tongues” but also further solidifies Stanton’s initial mission when he founded the Interrobang Theatre Project in 2010. Without a huge budget, Stanton said the company has directed its focus on implementing strong storytelling, smart playwrights and passionate teams to deliver optimal plays every season. “I would like to say we’re trying to redefine minimalist theater,” Stanton said. “[For ‘Speaking In Tongues’], we’ve focused on the story and what needed to be on stage. I think what we’ve arrived with is not a cheap production but rather the smartest production for display.” Speaking In Tongues opens Feb. 21 at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave., and will run until March 24. For more information, visit TheaterWit.org. jmoran@chroniclemail.com
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s fashion editors and industry icons sit front row, dressed in head-to-toe designer outfits, during Fashion Week, fashionminded bloggers around the world wait patiently by their computers dressed in pajamas. Both groups await the same high-fashion models sporting haute couture runway looks, and while only the elite can afford to mimic them, both demographics can write about them. This has made bloggers the newest wave of celebrity Internet style icons. With widespread accessibility and multigenerational appeal, the Internet has undoubtedly minimized the gap between fashion elitists and everyday enthusiasts, causing a generation to gradually move away from older, intangible sources of in-
spiration to seek influence from online fashion fanatics. Although the virtual voguers’ cultural significance is gaining momentum, a divide still remains between them and the world of high fashion. American fashion stylist Sally Lyndley suggests that those in the upper echelons of the industry are resisting or outright ignoring the blogger movement. She said she has witnessed this attitude firsthand by working alongside the biggest names in fashion at major publications like POP and Vogue. “I think fashion has tried to ignore [fashion bloggers] for the most part,” Lyndley said. “[The fashion industry] is so inside their celebrity and model-driven world that they’ve always been in.” While the traditional industry may be ignoring the trend, many have taken notice. Allison Sheriff, a junior fashion studies major, said the more approachable online influences give young fashionistas like her a starting point. She said youth culture needs guidance, and the fashion bloggers understand that better than highfashion editors. “[Bloggers] promote this sense of confidence that you can’t get from high fashion and mainstream fashion,” Sheriff said. “This is what young people are looking for in the city of Chicago.” In contrast to the glossy pages of Vogue, Sheriff said the Internet has become an im-
style. Platform boots, neon mesh cropped shirts, provocative makeup and brightlydyed hair are all part of the now famous look Soda embodies. Her Tumblr parallels this psychedelic edge, rejecting the slick appeal of modern, mainstream fashion.It features a background of repeated images with broken links, lo-fi throwback references to pop culture and ironic sexual imagery. Soda said she inspires a very specific group of people who crave an alternative lifestyle. “It’s hard to gauge how big your presence is on the Internet because it’s like this vast, crazy world,” said Soda, who has attracted more than 29,000 devoted followers since starting her blog in December 2009. While the numbers suggest Soda’s look is influential, Lyndley said it is simply a watered-down version of pop culture’s bigger names. Lyndley said there are three big names in fashion—Nicolas Ghesquiere, Marc Jacobs and Miuccia Prada—who ultimately decide which trends eventually make their way to the mainstream market, even impacting alternative icons like Soda. “I find that bloggers are still following [trends] even if they don’t know it,” Lyndley said. “They’re still in the old trends that we in high fashion have already moved on from because they’re shopping in the mass market.”
“Most of us don’t have a lot of money, so we’re wearing things that we find at the thrift store or things that we’ve made or things that aren’t so inaccessible.” - Molly Soda
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portant platform for these online icons to teach readers how to incorporate fashion into a realistic lifestyle. Molly Soda, Tumblr celebrity and blogger, insists that her interests don’t lie in fashion. But her blog, MollySoda.Tumblr. com, has had a tremendous influence on youth style locally and internationally, receiving thousands of online hits each week. Soda said she’s an active part of the ’90s nostalgia rebirth, taking cues from old New York City underground club imagery and
Although their style may appear to be one-of-a-kind, Lyndley said online style icons are still inside the confines of fashion. As an example, Lyndley cited an image Soda posted on her Tumblr in which she is flaunting a peace sign and sporting a knit magenta top with matching eyebrows. “It’s a complete ’70s sleeve that she’s wearing,” Lyndley said. “And really, that’s Marc Jacobs two seasons ago when he did the ’70s collection that looked like Helmut Newton’s photos of Grace Coddington.”
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Another Chicago fashion blogger, Meagan Fredette of LatterStyle.com, echoes Soda’s passion for Internet fashion and argues that her role is more important to youth culture than that of major designers. Although she doesn’t claim to showcase the most cutting-edge fashions in her posts, her look still impacts the style of a
factor that you don’t see with these other models. I think people always relate to that.” Fredette upholds the same sentiment about the power of Internet icons, adding that her website showcases what avantgarde fashion looks like on a “real” person rather than a fashion model.
“I would only want to foster a community where people can feel happy about the way they look, regardless of who they are or the size they’re wearing.” - Meagan Fredette
wide demographic. According to her, the online community embraced Fredette’s posts featuring fashion-focused self-portraits. She said blogs have been a powerful outlet for her to positively connect with others, regardless of distance. “Dreamymusic” is Fredette’s sonic inspiration, which greatly influences the visuals on her blog posts, she said. Her mix of eclectic vintage prints with voluminous silhouettes create looks that juxtapose past and present. A recent post features Fredette in a whimsically embroidered sheer dress layered over a printed T-shirt and shorts. Paired with her staple royal blue frames and an oversized coat, the look exemplifies Fredette’s playful approach to fashion. “I’m really inspired by the idea of romanticism and everything being very grand and outsized,” Fredette said. Fredette said she started her blog because she felt most fashion blogs ignored a certain demographic, one she believes LatterStyle addresses. “I didn’t feel like any of them really spoke to me as a person,” Fredette said. “They all seemed to be written by people with too much money, so I wanted to add my own voice.” Fredette said she made the blog an outlet for her to express her feminist ideology and reject mainstream fashion standards. Soda attributes the success of blogs such as her own and Fredette’s to the relatability factor. “Most of us don’t have a lot of money, so we’re wearing things that we find at the thrift store or things that we’ve made or things that aren’t so inaccessible,” Soda said. Lyndley said she recalls a humble time in her early life when high fashion seemed out of reach. “It’s more interesting to look at a girl like Molly Soda who has pink eyebrows and crazy dyed hair,” Lyndley said. “She’s a real girl’s size, so it gives you that ‘real’
“I would only want to foster a community where people can feel happy about the way they look, regardless of who they are or the size they’re wearing,” Fredette said. Despite sparking creative liberation among youth, Fredette said the most challenging part of being a fashion blogger is competing with big names in the industry. She said she always recalls Pulp, a ‘90s English band that didn’t gain notoriety until 15 years after its formation. “I like to joke that you have your Top 40 bands, and you have your Pitchfork bands. I guess I’d be a Pitchfork band,” Fredette said. Lyndley, who arguably rolls with the “Top 40” of fashion, said while “Pitchfork” online fashion figures might be influential to a certain demographic, they fail to influence high-fashion designs. Dylan Larson, a junior fashion studies major, said he disagrees with Lyndley’s argument because he thinks bloggers have the power to influence what runway models wear. “I don’t necessarily think Molly Soda is making pages in Vogue, but I think that the bloggers are definitely changing the industry [in terms of] how they think and what they’re selling,” Larson said. “I think that their opinions and how they dress are impacting designers.” Soda said the Internet is the best source of uncovering what is trendy among youth at any given moment. While she said not all Internet icons are a source of inspiration, they do provide designers a proper preview of what will sell. Regardless of their impact on big-name designers, these everyday style icons offer an interesting perspective that deviates from the elusive fashion environment society has previously embraced, Lyndley said. “Fashion just has kind of a glossy, almost too elitist edge to it sometimes,” Lyndley said. “I think these street-style people and bloggers who are becoming style inspirations to real people are putting it in a
Meagan Fredette Courtesy MEAGAN FREDETTE
more palatable way.” Before the Internet, fashion enthusiasts would see pictures of designer shows months after their runway premiere, according to Larson. Now, images are posted online immediately after the presentation ends. “I feel like [the Internet] has made fashion so much less exclusive,” Larson said. “It means that high fashion designers have to be more innovative and more creative at a faster rate.” Though fashion elitists may try to ignore the presence of bloggers like Soda and Fredette, Sheriff and Larson agree that their influence on other Internet style icons is ever-present. Despite resistance from within the highfashion community, Lyndley acknowledged a possible change in the future. “The old guard is definitely threatened by the new guard of street-style kids,” Lyndley said. “I think [Internet style icons] are an important part of youth culture, and I think that youth culture always influences fashion eventually.” jmoran@chroniclemail.com
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ARMED WITH THE desire to steer Chicago’s inner-city youth in the right direction, rap artist Jabari “Naledge” Evans created the Brainiac Project, a six-week workshop that teaches high school students the dynamics of the music industry. Partnering with Options Laboratory School, 1060 E. 47th St., a charter school dedicated to teaching the business of the arts, Naledge, 29, said he was inspired to develop the project based on his own upbringing in the Kenwood neighborhood, where OLS is located. “Kids aren’t being guided, mentored and having two-parent homes like they used to,” he said. “They’re not given hope that their dream is real.” Though he has informally mentored artists from Chicago in the past, Naledge, who is also one-half of Chicago hip-hop duo Kidz in the Hall, said the Brainiac Project is different from anything he’s been involved with before. Currently working toward his master’s degree in social work at the University of Southern California, Naledge said he is disappointed that the majority of inner-city musicians only view themselves as performers. He said he believes in the importance of being knowledgeable about all aspects of the
music industry. “You have to brand yourself, do your own artwork and talk to [the owners of ] these websites,” he said. “I feel like in this point in time, where I’m at, I can help.” Alexander Fruchter, a disc jockey and professor in Columbia’s Arts, Entertainment & Media Management Department, said the Brainiac Project will help kids grasp the core fundamentals of the music industry and offer training in how to properly conduct business. “Whenever you see an artist, they’re going to have someone in their posse that’s the manager or the publicist,” Fruchter said. “Some of those people are trained and some of them just step into that title without any professional experience. It’s important to grab the concept that it’s a multi-faceted career.” To become a part of the Brainiac Project, OLS students were required to submit a resume, write an essay and audition before a panel that included Naledge and Lonnie Norwood, OLS’ music industry instructor. Naledge said grades were also strongly considered. Naledge is meeting with the chosen students Feb. 11 before they work alongside him to create an album for charity that will be released on iTunes via OLS’ studentrun record label, Jet Lag Records. Naledge said the students will also be required to manage a pro-
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Rap artist Jabari “Naledge” Evans, creator of the Brainiac Project, is a member of Chicago hip-hop duo Kidz in the Hall. The two expect to release their fourth studio album in the latter part of 2013.
duction budget. He is in the process of raising $2,000 on Kickstarter. com to fund the project, which will cover transportation, CD manufacturing and artwork, as well as a music video. As of press time, $1,163 has been pledged. “[This project] is different because it’s teaching and helping others,” Naledge said. “Dropping a mixtape is one thing and getting the support from the music, but getting people to give their money to a cause is a whole other thing.” Through his personal relation-
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ships, Naledge was able to pull together studio time and opportunities for students to work with industry professionals like Matt Hennessy, a Grammy-winning engineer. He also secured instrumentals for the album from Chicagobased producer Charles ‘C-Sick’ Dumazer and DJ MoonDawg of hip-hop radio station WGCI. Andrew Barber, creator of Chicago-based hip-hop blog Fake Shore Drive, is one of the project’s biggest supporters and a media sponsor. He said he hopes the Brainiac
Project will extinguish the notion that Chicago can’t support a stable music industry. “A lot of people have complained that there’s no music industry here in Chicago because a lot of people that make it don’t give back to the kids and the next generation,” he said. “Naledge is doing that right now. He can be doing something else with his time and energy, but instead he chose to come home and help his community in the area he grew up.” Naledge said he believes it’s important to cultivate the younger generation’s talents at an early age. While he is unsure of how the project will turn out, he believes it will be successful if he impacts at least one person. “Everything about this is me,” he said. “It’s my time and my energy. I don’t really know what I’ll get back from it, but I just wanted to give.” Fruchter, who has known Naledge since he was 5 years old, said the rapper’s willingness to educate the younger generation is something Naledge has been passionate about all his life. “This is something that’s been embedded in him from growing up,” said Fruchter, who is also the head of AEMMP Records and hip-hop blog site Ruby Hornet. “He’s living out the meaning of his name.” tmcdermott@chroniclemail.com
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with his muddy, sexually-charged debut mixtape “Dark York” in 2012, teasing the first of many innovative musical efforts to come. Less than a year later, New York rapper and Internet sensation Le1f has dropped another ambitious full-length mixtape, “Fly Zone,” this time inspired by cold temperatures and underground European Grime,
especially the sounds of Eski. The Chronicle sat down with Le1f to discuss the new mixtape, live performances and the media’s unusual coverage of his artistry. The Chronicle: For those who haven’t yet heard the mixtape, what does “Fly Zone” sound like? Le1f: The production is really all over the place. Ultimately, I wanted it to be music that I personally
liked and would listen to. That was my goal for this mixtape. I wanted it to have winter vibes, whatever moods that meant. I feel like there are some songs you want to hear on a sunny day while there is pollen outside and trees blooming, but there are also songs you want to hear when it’s raining and cold. Actually, the Eski sound in the U.K. is sonically cold to me. I’d really been wanting to do something Grime, so I had a couple of people send me Eski tracks, which were these really cool, icy club beats. “Spa Day,” “Cloud So Loud,” and “Pocahontas,” all have Eski [beats] on the mixtape. The mixtape is this new cold, cloudy concept. What sonically inspired this musical effort? It’s all over the place. I’ve really been influenced by a lot of ‘90s hiphop, especially with the Swing Mob scene in Virginia. I’m also inspired by art-dance music like Björk. I don’t know—my influences are all pretty eclectic. How did the mixtape’s first single “Coins” come to be?
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I started making songs for “Fly Zone”in late November, and “Coins” was one of the earliest songs I made. These two Norwegian producers, Drippin and Souldrop, who I worked online with via SoundCloud, produced it. From the very
first week in the studio, “Coins” was my favorite thing I came up with. What does a Le1f show look like? It depends on the show, but I always try to be a real visceral performer. I don’t rely too much on backing tracks, props or anything crazy like pyrotechnics. I grew up watching musical artists who performed in the way that punk shows arose— even if it was rap or a band. I like this whole idea of breaking the proscenium and having expressive moments that really engage the audience. I’m not acting, but my shows are still theatrical. How does your training in dance affect your live performances? I’ve been trained in dance for as long as I’ve been able to read and write so I can’t deny the way my body moves. When you’re a dancer it is noticeable. Even with the way someone walks, you can tell if they’ve been taking ballet. I think there are a lot of culturally inherent things in dance to use that always come out when I perform—especially my technique. It is kind of second nature. Do you think hip-hop is changing? I think hip-hop has become just like every other genre that is currently popular. There are new sounds and trends all the time. It has become a
more of an experiment in sound design and on the production end because listeners are interested in weird sounds right now. For example, Kelly Rowland and Chris Brown singles have really interesting samples and syncopations. It’s more of a convergence between the underground and mainstream. Whereas, before, there were definite genres that defined the underground, and pop music was separate. Club music, right now, is pop. Why do you think the media has been so focused on your work being “gay rap”? I definitely knew it’d be something that would be heavily talked about if I were to pop off. Sissy Bounce was something that everyone talked about just a year before. It kind of belittles my work, though, and makes it seem as though I have some kind of talent simply because I am gay, or that I’m the best rapper within the gay community. But I think it’s homophobic even for gay journalists. That’d be like a woman coming to a female musician and saying “Let me take these ass shots of you, show your cleavage in this magazine and not talk about your music.” It’s gross when that happens. I’m not surprised [by the media], I’m just a little jaded. For more information on “Fly Zone” and Le1f, visit Le1f.com. jmoran@chroniclemail.com
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ing movies at theaters is in decline. With the rise of excellent cable television programming and the increased availability of films streaming online, the quintessential cinematic experience is changing. As a result, film viewing is becoming a solitary activity—an idea that strips the cinema of its originally communal environment. Viewing films as a member of a collective has a profoundly different impact when compared to private viewing. It becomes experiential rather than simply meditative. Because of this, any opportunity to witness the original marvel of the silver screen is one worth taking. On Feb. 15, the Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport Ave., aims to keep the collective spectacle of cinema intact by hosting a 70mm film festival. All of the films will be shown in their original 70mm format instead of 35mm, which has been the standard since digital projection changed the game. The larger format provides an astonishing amount of visual information, allowing theaters to project with greater clarity and a heightened sense of depth. The fest is an opportunity to witness
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an art form as it was intended to be seen, and the astounding roundup of films present at the festival falls in line with that idea. Alfred Hitchcock’s “Vertigo,” Stanley Kubrick’s “2001: A Space Odyssey,” Jacques Tati’s “Playtime,” and “West Side Story,” directed by Jerome Robbins and Robert Wise, all rank among the greatest films of all time and will be present at the festival. Though the festival has no clear centerpiece, the three screenings of “Playtime” remain its most intriguing morsels. The film, a pure expression of the possibilities of the cinematic form, takes cues from the brilliant slapstick of the silent era (Buster Keaton, Charlie Chaplin). It acts as a comical rendering of the absurd rigidity of the modern city: The pulsing masses of Paris—the businessmen, street vendors and tourists—are lovingly chronicled through masterful compositions and meticulous, expressive sound design. It’s a film meant to be experienced on a large scale. Jacques Tati’s knack for deepfocus photography and stringent composition will certainly burst forth in its 70mm presentation. The other films featured in the festival provide ample reason for
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Jerome Robbins’ classic “West Side Story (above)” and Stanley Kubrick’s “2001: A Space Odyssey” (below) will both be screened at the Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport Ave, in their original 70mm format rather than the standard 35mm, capturing the original appeal of the silver screen.
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AN OLD HOUSE in Chicago’s lively North Kenwood neighborhood once overflowed with children, home cooking and the music that helped make the city world-famous. Blues legend Muddy Waters owned the Chicago home and lived there for about two decades, beginning in 1954, according to several musicians who knew him personally. “It was the rocking house,” said harmonica star James Cotton, who remembered playing music in the basement “for days” with Waters and other blues greats. But now, the home is quiet, dark and, according to Chicago building inspectors, unsafe. The city sent a warning letter about its unsafe conditions this month, and the owner, with advice from the landmarks commission, is trying to fix the doors, windows, stairway and porch that inspectors deemed “dangerous,” officials said. The letter, dated Jan. 11, is the first step in the process of obtaining a court order that would allow demolition but gave the owner 15 days to remedy the problems. Documents filed with the Cook County Recorder of Deeds indicate that a bank filed a foreclosure notice in August for the property. Chandra Cooper, identified in public records as the owner, declined to comment. But in the old days, the blues gave this house a rosy glow. Waters, whose given name was McKinley Morganfield, and his wife, Geneva, shared the home for years at a time, with blues musicians new to the city, according to historical accounts and interviews. Cotton came to Chicago in 1954 from West Memphis, Ark., and stayed in the house for six years. He said Waters’ bed was directly over the basement, so he could learn the music even when band members practiced without him. “He laid in the bed listening to us down there,” Cotton said. Harmonica player Paul Oscher and blues pianist Otis Spann also lived for years in the basement, which Waters had divided into several rooms. “I would practice in my room, and Spann would be in the back,” Oscher said. “The piano was in the middle, and me and him would play together.” After Muddy Waters moved out, Louise Smith, wife of drumm Willie “Big Eyes” Smith, said she and her family lived there for several years. Their son, Kenny “Beedy Eyes” Smith, also a renowned drummer, said he got his education by spending hours with his father and Waters. “There was so much love there, and so many musicians was in and out of there,” Smith said. In summer, Oscher said, the celebration would spill into the neighborhood. Spann would set up his electric organ in an alley and residents would gather to sing. “That old neighborhood— you can’t tell there was a whole lot of excitement happening there by looking at it now, but it
was great,” Oscher said. Tim Samuelson, cultural historian with Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, said many people had recognized the historical significance of the site and proposed that it be turned into a museum. “The city of Liverpool would recognize the historic, cultural and tourism value of John Lennon’s house and never allow it to be torn down,” said Bruce Iglauer, president and founder of Alligator Records, a major Chicago blues label. “Muddy Waters was every bit as important to the blues and to Chicago as The Beatles were to rock ‘n’ roll and Liverpool.” MCT Newswire
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Nestled in the North Kenwood historic district, blues legend Muddy Waters’ former home where he lived for two decades is being threatened by demolition.
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Men who broke my heart
Movies with terrible on-screen couples
Ways to escape the V-Day blues
Disney’s Hercules: Growing up believing in his singing voice, huge muscles and message that true love conquers all, life crushed my dreams when I found out that in the Greek myth, Hercules brutally killed his first wife and children. Not to mention that Hera was hardly the example of a loving mother since she plotted his death once a week. Thanks, Disney.
blog Puppy Power As if this past Sunday’s Puppy Bowl didn’t have us swooning with ohh’s and aww’s, Cute Roulette provides another alternative with video after video of adorable animals engaging in abnormal activies. Each video is selected at random, hence the name “roulette,” and can keep you occupied for hours at your computer if you let it. Beware, because this is your fair warning.
video Piggly Wiggly Had this innocent piglet been alive to star in Lady Gaga’s “Born This Way,” he would have been the perfect vixen for her video. Born with dysfunctional hind legs, Chris P. Bacon is waving his freak flag in a wheelchair made of K’nex. Creepy? Somewhat. Adorable? Absolutely. Save this link for those dark 2 a.m. moments when you realize you have 100 textbook pages to read.
“Star Wars Episode II”: A long time ago in a galaxy far away, someone cast the wrong guy for an iconic role. Hayden Christensen simply wasn’t convincing as young Darth Vader. But you have to give Natalie Portman props for attempting to portray a convincing romance.
Lance Armstrong: I was that nerdy kid who watched cycling instead of basketball, so I was a die-hard believer in Lance Armstrong up until his Oprah confession. Thanks for killing my childhood ambition to be a hero through hard work, Lance.
“Failure to Launch”: Sarah Jessica Parker was born to play one role in her life, and that is Carrie Bradshaw in “Sex and the City.” Pairing her with Matthew McConaughey in the film was odd. Considering the age difference and awkward intimacy, this seemed like a desperate attempt at a paycheck from both actors.
John Lasseter: Every Pixar movie, every time, man. You had me hooked for the first 17 years of my life … and then I saw “Brave.” You broke my heart with how ridiculous and terrible that movie was. Don’t call me with your “Finding Nemo 2” and your “Cars 2.” It’s over. We’re done.
“The Happening”: I don’t know how someone could cast quirky Zooey Deschanel as Mark Wahlberg’s cheating wife. Maybe it would work if the roles were switched around. Maybe M. Night Shyamalan should have just abandoned the script.
Neil Patrick Harris: He sings, he dances, he’s classy, he’s a good dad—identify one thing on that list that every girl doesn’t desire. The problem is, his ridiculously gorgeous partner likes it, too, and they’re just too cute. I’m still hoping he has a straight twin brother somewhere.
“Gigli”: As if one could forget that director Ben Affleck was cast opposite Jennifer Lopez. The badly written dialogue and unconvincing on-screen romance almost cost this man his career, but Hollywood does love a good comeback story.
Marcus Mumford: I thought we had something. I know every song from “Sigh No More” like the back of my hand. Then, on top of never coming to Chicago while I’m in town, you come out with “Babel,” which is just sad. If I were Taylor Swift, our tragic history would be on the radio right now.
“Spiderman 3”: I was a huge fan of the series, until the chemistry between Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst inevitably broke. The script wasn’t much help because, in the end, we don’t know what happens to the iconic couple. Not everything should be a trilogy.
Third-wheel: If done properly, third-wheeling can be very enjoyable. The hardest part is weaseling your way in, but admission pays for itself. The writers at MTV have wet dreams about the ensuing table-drama dialogue. Laugh at others: Type “fail compilation” into YouTube and imagine all the victims are the girl with the huge heart-shaped balloon sitting in your class. Seriously, is Valentine’s Day not the most ironic day of the year? Watch as the squeamish couples in their second month fight to see who “really cares” about the relationship. Eat pizza: This is also in my “Top 5 ways to survive a zombie apocalypse.” Despite what the researchers may suggest, pizza has a direct link to inner happiness. Indulge in comfort foods and allow your loveless hands to rummage freely over greasy slices of deep dish. Take it to-go! Run in pairs: There is surely someone out there as alone as you are. Muster up the courage to invite them over for a night of partying and drawing cartoons on pizza boxes. Crash other parties and fake being a couple until you realize your mutual love in true rom-com fashion. Think about your exes: Just like Taylor Swift, this always makes me feel better about myself. It’s like when people die and you say, “They’re in a better place.” Reflecting on your past mistakes/ successes makes you a better person. This means spending hours reading through old Facebook messages. We all know you didn’t delete them.
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attendance. “Vertigo,” hailed recently by the Sight and Sound poll as the greatest film of all time, will be screened in all its vibrant, illusory complexity. Visual maestro Kubrick’s enduring tour-de-force, “2001: A Space Odyssey,” is also sure to impress with its groundbreaking, timeless special effects. “West Side Story’s” graphic use of the Technicolor process will benefit from the enhanced visual presentation. One can only imagine the impact Paul Thomas Anderson’s close-ups will carry as “The Master” is projected in its intended format. Kenneth Branagh’s “Hamlet” will also be screened along with Ken Hughes’ “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” and Richard Brooks’ “Lord Jim.” While the festival is loaded with must-see classics, any opportunity to see a film projected in 70 mm is something to take advantage of. These are 32 • February 11, 2013
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Jacques Tati’s “Playtime” (Left) and Alfred Hitchcock’s “Vertigo” (right) will both be screened at the Music Box Theater, 3733 N. Southport Ave., in their original 70mm format on Feb. 15.
films that celebrate the film medium as it was truly intended. As film viewing trends toward the home theater with the rise of streaming content, something of the cinema’s sheer spectacle has been lost. Tati’s elegant compositions, Kubrick’s elaborate effects
and Hitchcock’s expressive color lose their visceral impact when screened at home on a television or laptop. These are films meant to be seen on a grand scale and should be experienced as part of a community of astounded observers. As celluloid slowly fades into
obscurity and film viewing becomes an increasingly solitary activity, the Music Box’s commitment to projecting film is an admirable anomaly. Events like this may disappear from the cinematic landscape in the not-so-distant future, making it all the more nec-
essary to take advantage of them. Tickets are $9.25 each or $70 for a festival pass. For more information on the 70mm film festival, visit MusicBoxTheatre.com. sflancher@chroniclemail.com
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“The Puppy Bowl” As someone who couldn’t care less about sports, “The Puppy Bowl” is the only remotely sports-related event I can get excited about. Adorable puppies, a kitten halftime show, hedgehog cheerleaders and a cockatiel live “tweeting” the entire event. If I could, I’d paint my face and tailgate “The Puppy Bowl” every year. —H. Unkefer
“The Following” Kevin Bacon leads an all-star cast in the new crime show “The Following,” which chronicles a crazed serial killer and the cult he created. A blend between a literary Hannibal Lector and a steroid-filled “Criminal Minds,” “The Following” has the drama often found in a movie and a Emmy-worthy plot, to boot.—T. Eagle
“Saturday Night Live: Adam Levine” Adam Levine’s bare chest and a plethora of guest stars were barely enough to distract SNL viewers from noticing Levine’s failed lines and mediocre acting skills. A surprise music video of Lonely Island’s latest tune “YOLO” was not enough to save this oops of an episode. —M. Fischer
“Warm Bodies” Romance is a typical element in zombie flicks because, let’s face it, what else will happen with only a handful of attractive people left on Earth? But what about a romance between a human and a zombie? “Warm Bodies” is a nice spin on the genre that combines humor, romance and the zombie goodness I love. —D. Valera
“All About Love: New Visions” Author bell hooks changed my comprehension of love. Have you ever been confused about it? This book will answer a bundle of hard questions about the four-letter word we all need in our lives. Her research and recollections of love embraced me as I read and learned all about love. —R. Naltsas
“Winter of the World” Ken Follett pretty much has a mold for books. There is nothing necessarily wrong with the mold, but where it was initially so interesting, it’s become bland. In the sequel to “Fall of Giants,” the moments of shock and suspense are predictable if you’ve read any of his other novels. —E. Earl
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The Illuminator magazine
Chris Kyle, a Navy SEAL sniper with 160 confirmed kills, has been a subject of much discussion after he was gunned down Feb. 2 in his home state. Brantley Hargrove of TIME details a portion of Kyle’s final hours, offering a hometown perspective on the death of one of its greatest heroes.—W. Hager
The Illuminator is an extraordinary magazine. The pages are 27-inches-by-19-inches and printed in a rich matte. It will cause a stir on the el. The first edition of this biannual magazine, which is dedicated to nature, culture, art, architecture and design, was released late last year. —J. Foster
“Angel, Please” by Ra Ra Riot Although this track does little to push sonic boundaries, its simplistic innocence reflects a time in music when songwriters valued a feel-good melody over groundbreaking artistry. Ra Ra Riot explores pop on its own terms through bright key changes, throwback orchestral synthesizers and a heavy ’80s-inspired breakdown. —J. Moran
“I Wanna Be a Warhol” by Alkaline Trio Alkaline Trio is back with its first new material since 2010, and it’s actually the best song I’ve heard since 2005’s “Crimson.” The song drives without getting indulgent, and the vocals are really tight and catchy. Let’s see if the whole album lives up to Alk3’s stellar work from the late ’90s. —M. Nuccio
“Wiseman” by Frank Ocean Ocean’s profound ballad “Wiseman” made me melt all over again. Originally intended for use in Quentin Tarantino’s “Django Unchained,” Ocean self-leaked this track on his Tumblr after it didn’t make it into the film. Dissonant, echoed electric guitar strums, his angelic crooning, philosophical lyrics. Melting. —E. Ornberg
“My Songs Know What You Did In The Dark (Light ‘Em Up)” by Fall Out Boy
Patrick Stump’s high-range isn’t abandoned in an effort to “Save Rock ‘n’ Roll” in this fiery comeback anthem. Protected by a catchy battle-cry chorus, FOB unleashes never-before-seen dark-side swag. Stump spits spiteful lines alongside a stunning drumbeat march, a gunshot and a screaming guitar solo. Welcome back.—L. Schulz
Beyonce’s Dutty Wine My Jamaican heritage means everything to me. The culture, the food, the land and especially the sounds! That being said, Beyonce’s Dutty Wine was everything to me at the Super Bowl. As if bringing me back to ‘03 with “Baby Boy” wasn’t enough, she slayed me when her neck and golden locks began to swing. —T. McDermott
Septum piercings in the cold Winter gives everyone a case of the sniffles, but the addition of a metal bar through the septum results in a constantly frigid schnoz and relentless runny noses. The cold tempts me to remove my nose jewelry, but the fear that my piercing will close motivates me to continue suffering for fashion. —K. Fowler
iPad Mini The iPad Mini, or “iDevice Medium,” is just big enough that it’s more than simply a giant smartphone. It occupies a weird but comfortable spot as the middle child of the Apple family. For those who said, “This iPad is just too darn big,” the iPad Mini is the perfect fix. —T. Davis
My unicorn bank I’ll admit I am horrible at saving money, but I believe this magical unicorn bank will be the answer to my financial woes. This beautiful, baby blue beast deserves all of my leftover coffee-run money and vending machine change. How could I not feed it my silver coins and gold dollars?—S. Coleman February 11, 2013 • 33
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tional counseling to help students deal with the stress of college, but lately some colleges have been experimenting with a more unorthodox approach to stress management: therapy dogs. Bringing therapy dogs to campuses to assist students in relaxing has become a trend among colleges nationwide—one Columbia should adopt. Many studies support the hypothesis that interaction with animals can have positive affects on mood, with a 2008 University of Maryland School of Nursing study showing that pet ownership benefits humans mentally, socially and physically. The University of California at Berkeley is just one of the colleges that utilizes therapy dogs, according to the university’s website, and Yale Law School has a resident therapy dog in its library named Monty. Groups of students can book a 15–20 minute session with the dog, according to Yale’s website. The media has coined the term “puppy rooms” for on-campus therapy dog programs, although a dog must be at least 1-year-old to be certified as a therapy dog, according to Therapy Dogs International. Simple interaction with animals, such as petting, playing and walking, can lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol and increase levels of positive hormones, such as endorphins and dopamine, according to a fall 2010 article in the Society for Companion Animal Studies Journal. Therapy dogs also visit injured
veterans, nursing homes and hospitals, according to the website of Dogs on Call, Inc., a Wisconsin based organization that brings dogs to various locations. One program, Reading Education Assistance Dogs, helps kids develop literacy skills by letting them read to dogs. Some at Columbia are beginning to take notice of this trend. Bill Friedman, assistant dean of Student Development in the Dean of Students office, said he is interested in the idea and would like to see it implemented at Columbia, possibly for a short period during midterm and final exams. Some groups that provide therapy dog sessions, like Dogs on Call, offer services at no cost through volunteers and donations. A similar approach would make such a program cost-effective for Columbia, and it would be a great way to get students excited and, more importantly, less stressed about exams. We don’t need a dog-for-rent at the library like Yale, but dog therapy is definitely an idea that Columbia should test out on a small scale. A few special events featuring therapy dogs would be a great way to provide students with much-needed stress relief during exams and would likely cost the college and students little to no money. Columbia already provides counseling services to help students with stress, and this would just be a fun, new approach to stress management. For more information about therapy dogs, see Front Page. EDITORIAL BOARD
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Chicago needs more police on streets
CITY EDITORIAL
MAYOR RAHM EMANUEL announced Jan. 31 that 200 Chicago police officers with administrative positions will be moved to the streets and replaced in the office by civilians, according to a press release from the mayor’s office. The officers will become part of already existing “Area Saturation Teams,” which focus on gun violence and gang crime prevention. Of the 200 officers, 60 will be reassigned immediately, while the rest will make the transition between now and March 30. Before he was elected, Emanuel promised to hire 1,000 new police officers, a number on which he has fallen short. This new initiative is a step in the right direction for Emanuel and Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy because Chicago needs more police officers on the streets to combat the rising homicide levels. There were more than 40 homicides in January alone, according to the Chicago Data Portal. Homicide in Chicago is out of control, and deploying more police
officers could have a positive effect. Researchers at Florida State University and George Mason University in Virginia observed heightened police presence in Washington D.C. during times of high terror alert levels, and found that increased police presence lowered the crime rate on those days, according to Florida State’s website. Hopefully, additional cops on the street will have the same effect on Chicago’s crime rate. Chicago made national news in 2012 for its record homicide rate. There were 506 homicides in Chicago last year and 494 murders in 2011, according to city data. New York City, with a population more than three times larger than Chicago’s, experienced 414 homicides in 2012, according to a Dec. 28 New York Times article. New York City had 5 murders per 100,000 New Yorkers last year, while Chicago had 18 per 100,000 Chicagoans. Emanuel has been redeploying police officers to more active roles since his term began, with 770 officers relocated in that time, he said
during a Jan. 31 press conference. But he has been reluctant to hire more officers. “You don’t ask the taxpayers to pay for additional cops until you’re using every cop on the payroll today effectively and strategically,” Emanuel said at the announcement of the transition. This new strategy involves doing just that by moving officers away from bureaucratic roles and giving those jobs to civilians. An audit released by the Chicago Inspector General’s office suggests that filling almost 300 administrative positions with civilians instead of officers would save the city from $6.4 million to $16.6 million because of the difference in compensation. As long as more police officers are on the street and being used effectively, the difference between hiring new officers and redeploying officers from administrative positions is minor. Hiring more officers shouldn’t be off the table, but the important thing is that the city is getting serious about increasing its police presence. NATIONAL EDITORIAL
Boy Scouts of America needs to live up to values
THE BOY SCOUTS of America, an
organization that claims to teach the value of “respecting others,” met Feb. 4 to consider changing its controversial policy banning “open or avowed” gay people from being scouts or scout leaders. It decided Feb. 6 to postpone the decision until its meeting in May, according to the organization’s website. The possible regulation change has generated plenty of controversy. Two former Republican presidential candidates, Rick Perry and Rick Santorum, openly support the ban. However, Mitt Romney, as recently as Aug. 7, 2012, before President Barack Obama addressed the issue, said all people, regardless of sexual orientation, should be allowed to join the Boy Scouts. Obama later commented on the policy re-evaluation during his pre-Super Bowl interview on CBS, saying anyone should be allowed to be a scout.
The Boy Scouts re-examined, and affirmed, the anti-gay policy in July 2012. The organization was even brought before the Supreme Court over the issue, where it was decided in 2000 that the Boy Scouts, as a private organization, could set whatever membership restrictions they please. But anti-gay policies alienate and hurt people, which can be particularly detrimental at a young age. The 2000 Supreme Court decision mentions the Boy Scouts’ values of staying “morally straight,” “clean” and not wanting to “promote homosexual conduct as a legitimate form of behavior.” The policy not only dictates who can be a Boy Scout, it makes a subtle but clear comment about the organization’s stance on gay people. Boy Scouts also refuses membership and employment to atheists and agnostics, according to a May 9, 2008 Web page archived from
their legal website, BSALegal.org. While Boy Scouts is a religious organization, the lessons of leadership and responsibility it instills in young people are important for every young man. It’s time for the organization to truly live up to its values by finally changing its discriminatory policy. Allowing gay people to join the Boy Scouts could create controversy within the organization, making this a very difficult decision. But in a country that is becoming increasingly tolerant of homosexuality, as evidenced by the overturning of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell in 2011, it is clear that Boy Scouts is standing on the wrong side of history. While Boy Scouts has a legal right to set membership criteria, it has an obligation as the largest “values-based program” in the nation to put an end to its discriminatory practices. This decision shouldn’t be delayed any longer.
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Anonymous hackers strike again
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SOON AFTER SHUTTING down the
United States Sentencing Commission’s website Jan. 26, the loosely structured hacktivist group Anonymous launched “Operation Last Resort,” a demand for sentencing reform for online crimes. The campaign is in response to the recent
suicide of digital rights activist Aaron Swartz, who took his life Jan. 11 as he faced up to 35 years in prison and $1 million in fines for allegedly downloading thousands of scholarly articles illegally using a hidden Internet connection. “With Aaron’s death, we can wait no longer,” states a computerized voice in an Anonymous video posted to the Sentencing Commission website soon after the hack took place. “The time has come to show the United States Department of Justice and its affiliates the true meaning of infiltration. The time has come to give this system a taste of its own medicine. The time has come for them to feel the helplessness and fear that comes with being forced into a game where the odds are stacked against them.” The video details Anonymous’ plan to crack the Department of Justice by employing the FBI’s
Shutting down websites and making threats over the Internet is childish.
“infiltration and entrapment practices” that have been used in the past to convict Internet hackers, including several formerly operating as Anonymous members. The video also threatens to release decryption keys for digital packets of sensitive government information, named after the nine Supreme Court justices, if the punishment for online crimes is not lessened. While Anonymous raises a valid point—Swartz’s sentence did not fairly reflect the nature of his crime—the group does so childishly without regard for the potential implications of releasing sensitive government documents that could be detrimental in the wrong hands. Threatening national security to make a point, about computer hacking, of all things, is not only incredibly shortsighted and reckless, it’s also selfish. The Sentencing Commission’s website remained down for several days before the Department of Justice regained control of the page. As of press time, the website says it is “currently under construction,” listing only commission contact information. But soon, the group struck again on a different government website. On Feb. 4,
Anonymous posted a list to the Alabama Criminal Justice Information Center website containing contact information, passwords, IP addresses and other sensitive information regarding 4,000 Federal Reserve bankers, the Guardian reported Feb. 6. The document was removed from the website soon after it was posted. Although the group has been threatening to release sensitive information since launching Operation Last Resort in January, this is the first time any of the data was released. There was a time when Anonymous appeared to be working for the greater good. Past hacks, although just as intrusive, have at least drawn light to social injustices, shady practices and corruption. In 2006, Anonymous commandeered the website of radio host Hal Turner, a white supremacist who made racially-charged marks on air; in 2009, the group launched the Iranian Green Party website to prevent Iran’s leaders from censoring online election news; and in December 2012, Anonymous released contact information for members of Westboro Baptist Church to reprimand them for
protesting the funerals of Sandy Hook victims. Each of those efforts has merit, but the same cannot be said about the Jan. 26 attack against the Department of Justice. If the department were to comply with this most recent threat, members of Anonymous and other hackers would benefit, but no one else stands to gain anything. If Anonymous is going to flaunt federal secrets that could adversely impact the entire nation, more people should benefit from the risk. In January, Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.) introduced a bill called Aaron’s Law seeking to change the 1984 Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, under which Swartz was being prosecuted. It is unknown whether Anonymous’ threats influenced the creation of the bill. The Operation Last Resort video concludes with a threat that “This time there will be change, or there will be chaos.” Perhaps Anonymous’ most recent actions are, in fact, sparking change, but the threat of chaos shouldn’t drive legislators to update policies out of fear. kfowler@chroniclemail.com
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It’s really good. Actually, I’ve never heard about that. I think it would be interesting to see how the college reacts to such a thing.
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If I had a therapy dog, I think that would be pretty cool. I wouldn’t see why it would be a problem. I like dogs, so I don’t think it would be a problem, no.
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Industries change, so should students
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IN AN EFFORT to make itself more
like HBO and other cable channels, Netflix unveiled its first original television show, “House of Cards,” Feb. 1. Unlike other online shows, the series had a $100 million budget, which is standard for a network show, for the production of two seasons. Media students need to take note of this rapid industry shift. “House of Cards,” a political drama that stars award-winning actor Kevin Spacey and “American Horror Story” alum Kate Mara, follows a congressman’s quest for power. The show breaks away from
the traditional weekly format most network and cable channels utilize, opting to make all 13 episodes of the first season available the day it premiered exclusively on Netflix to 27.1 million viewers. Netflix entering the arena of original programming is a game changer. Unlike a regular cable channel, programming is delivered without pesky ads or commercials. Coupled with the release of an entire season of content and an established customer base, the viability of a plan to attract and corner new customers is pretty strong and also puts Netflix on par with traditional outlets such as HBO and Showtime. This has the potential to alter regular network television, which heavily relies on advertising slots sold throughout a regular weekly broadcast. Netflix implemented a multi-platform advertising campaign, with commercial slots airing on cable television prior to the “House of Cards” release but mainly focused on advertising through social media platforms, primarily Twitter and Facebook. The result: a social media buzz that was echoed by a general positive perception of the show.
With the advent of Netflix and counterparts such as Hulu, primetime networks are most likely going to take a hit, similar to the way Craigslist eviscerated the revenue wrought by newspapers’ classified ads. In a matter of years, the classified market became a mere shadow of its former self, losing more than $50 million to Craigslist in the site’s first year. The key to Craigslist’s success was unlimited space and the threshold of an expansive audience. Netflix also has that potential. This isn’t the first time that Netflix has taken on an industry and transformed it. The streaming service toppled the movie-rental business when it first debuted as a mail-rental service. The idea of receiving DVDs in the mail was laughable when it first presented itself. Then, it quickly became an innovative idea. Movie enthusiasts no longer had to leave their houses to watch new movies. It’s a case of companies targeting vulnerable markets, which, in retrospect, is an amazing business idea. Cruel, yes, but revolutionary, nonetheless. Once Netflix finished slapping Blockbuster to the ground, other innovative companies, such as
OnDemand and Redbox, moseyed onto the scene to dance on its remains. Seriously, who uses Blockbuster anymore? The chain closed more than 500 stores in 2012 alone. The media market’s recent experience has shown that there are numerous profitable sectors waiting to be explored, and media students should take note. Students need to prepare for these new markets, especially considering the ever-shifting reliance on web-generated content and promotion. Netflix’s actions are those of only one of many organizations that are acting as harbingers of evolved media markets. It’s a market-wide shift, too. The simple fact of the matter is that media students have to learn to evolve. The systems and practices that once comprised artistic forms of expression have changed to new forms that integrate the ways of the past with the technology of the future. Journalism students must learn to fuse social media and multimedia with the news to remain competitive. Music students have to learn the ins and outs of self-promotion. Art and writing students must utilize the unlimited digital space to splash
their work across the Wi-Fi waves of the Internet. Students are entering a time when it’s not just about how welldefined a portfolio is or the depth integrity in an individual’s work. Media students are entering a job market where work is second to how well the creator advertises it. Fellow students are no longer just colleagues, they are competitors. Every tweet, every Facebook “like,” every share that they use to promote their work brings them one step closer toward winning the competition. Fifteen years ago, members of the media created their work and relied on the mundane system of the market to disperse it. Those media markets have changed, shifting to a system where it is the creator or company that needs to be the innovative force pushing content into the market. And like former media giants such as network television, Blockbuster and newspapers, students need to learn how to stay current and identify shifting trends as they develop. It’s actually pretty simplistic in nature: Adapt to survive. teagle@chroniclemail.com February 11, 2013 • 35
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O’Hare flight restructuring causes turbulence
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As a part of the O’Hare Modernization Program, the Federal Aviation Association will reconfigure the airport’s runways on Oct. 17. Some Northwest Side community groups worry that the overhead noise will adversely impact their property values.
Northwest Side residents upset by change in runway configuration
slated to take place Oct. 17. The change is part of the O’Hare Modernization Program, a $6.6 billion effort to revamp O’Hare’s runways and facilities. The addition of Runway 10C/28C, which will cause a shift in the airport’s eastern and western flow, will cause more planes to fly over the 33rd, 39th, 41st and 45th wards. No Noise NW Chicago started an online petition on Change. org to voice their complaints, and
has collected 470 signatures as of press time. The petition states that the Federal Aviation Administration’s plan will make Runway 27L the most-used runway at O’Hare. The runway’s east–west orientation causes more flyovers for the four Northwest wards as well as a 500 percent increase in overnight flights and a 40 percent increase in day flights, according to the petition. Community groups, such as Sau-
UIC offers Saturday master’s program
graduate program favors students who have work experience so they understand how the curriculum applies to the working world in their field. Currently, the business school is the only program at the university to offer a weekend-only option. Students accepted into the program will take two Saturday classes each semester and three summer courses, which amounts to parttime status, Clark said. UIC’s tuition is calculated per credit hour, with varying rates for part- and full-time students. According to the university’s website, 2013 tuition for part-time graduate students in the MBA program is $3,689 for instate and $7,688 for out-of-state students. This breaks down to approximately $335 and $699 per credit hour for in- and out-of-state students respectively, compared to Columbia’s tuition, which ranges
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Graduate students at The University of Illinois at Chicago will soon have the option to earn a master’s degree through weekend-only courses.
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SEVERAL NORTHWEST SIDE com-
munity groups are perturbed at the prospect of extra noise in their neighborhoods stemming from O’Hare International Airport’s shift in runway patterns, which are
by Elizabeth Earl
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GRADUATE STUDENTS SEEKING to
earn a master’s degree in business administration will have the option to work full-time and attend college through a weekend-only program at the University of Illinois at Chicago starting in fall 2013. The non-traditional program will allow students to earn the 54 credits required to obtain a degree in two years, according to Mary Clark, assistant dean of UIC Liautaud Graduate School of Business. Clark said many students find it difficult to make it to classes on multiple weekdays because
the majority of MBA students are working professionals. She said they often commute from Indiana or Chicago suburbs, and getting to campus in time for a night class can be problematic during the week. “[UIC’s] campus is relatively easy to get to—if you’re nearby—in time for evening classes,” Clark said. “But if your location is more than 5–10 miles away, it’s hard to get here by 6 o’clock on a weeknight. But it’s easier to get here on Saturday.” The MBA program is designed for students who did not follow the traditional route of high school to undergraduate to graduate school, Clark said, adding that Liautaud’s
ganash Community Association, have protested the reconfiguration by contacting their aldermen, FAA officials and congressmen. In a Jan. 16 letter to Barry Cooper, FAA regional administrator, SCA demanded a meeting to urge FAA administrators to reconsider the flight plan. The letter cited concerns with the idleness of the Wilson and Pratt runways, O’Hare’s two newest runways, which will not host traffic
from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. The complaint explained the east-west configuration of Runway 27L will cause planes to fly a longer distance, leading to the use of 40 million gallons of fuel over the course of 60,000 landings. The O’Hare Noise Compatibility Commission is responsible for reducing aircraft noise for communities surrounding O’Hare, xx SEE NOISE, PG. 41
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Chicago start-up merges with worldwide business Business accelerator program sets path for city’s entrepreneurs by Angelica Sanchez Assistant Metro Editor ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
TECHSTARS CHICAGO, A partner-
ship formed through a recent merger of Excelerate Labs and TechStars national network, will offer the city’s entrepreneurs a support program to help get their businesses off the ground. Local entrepreneurs can apply to work with TechStars Chicago’s team of mentors to learn how to start their own businesses, develop ideas and design a business model. The merger, which took place Feb. 1, will allow participants to take advantage of a worldwide network of experts and funding from other regions to help their budding companies flourish, according to Troy Henikoff, CEO and co-founder of Excelerate Labs. He said the merger happened when TechStars was scouting their next expansion city. Rather than compete with Chicago’s existing Excelerate Lab, TechStars opted to create a partnership instead. “When TechStars looked at
where their next expansion city would be, Chicago was high on the list,” Henikoff said. “We will be able to attract more investors from the coasts and have access to national mentors.” Accelerators like Techstars work to aid entrepreneurs who have a tech start-up concept and wish to execute their ideas immediately. The program runs for an intense three month period, and the application process is very competitive. Only the top 10 percent of applicants are selected to join the program, according to Henikoff. Chicago launched 197 digital startups in 2012, and according to a Feb. 7, Built In Chicago report, a start-up launched every other day in the city. Those accepted into the program are assigned mentors who have experience running successful tech startup companies. Applicants must have technical experience, Henikoff said, adding that prospective companies do not have to be profitable but must demonstrate a service to a market. An applicant’s company must also be technology-based. It is a common belief that a master’s degree is necessary to start
Kevin Gebhardt THE CHRONICLE
TechStars Chicago, located inside Merchandise Mart, 222 W. Merchandise Mart Plaza, provides a space where technology start-up companies can work on developing models and concepts.
a business, but if the idea is right, there may not be a need for one, he said. “MBAs are not a thing of the past,” Henikoff said. “You learn things in school that still have a lot of value. Do I believe they are necessary to start a digital technology start-up? Absolutely not.” Columbia doesn’t have a program to educate students on accelerator programs but according to Philip Nadasdy, external relations coordinator for Columbia’s Interactive Arts & Media Department, for students learn to adapt to a constantly changing technology landscape. “Our students learn how to learn. You never know what technologies you’re going to be working with as a freshman.” Nadasday said the recent merger
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is an indication of the city’s investment in the technology sector. “I think we’re seeing a surge in not just tech companies coming to Chicago, but also infrastructure being built to help them thrive,” Nadasdy said. “There’s a rise in technology-based businesses. It is also important to note that the city is investing heavily to see that happen.” Bill Guschwan, an adjunct faculty member, actually graduated in Excelrate Labs first start-up class. “It’s a very accelerated learning experience,” Guschwan said. “Within a month, we meet with various advisors.” Guschwan’s tech start-up was called Tap Me, which connects games to brands in game advertising. That company was acquired by Media-Math, which uses data to
understand consumer behavior in regards to advertising. “As opposed to MBA School where you examine case studies, an accelerator is more experienced-based,” Guschwan said. “It accelerates your ability to learn how to be successful with the company. It’s very much a coaching environment.” Mayor Rahm Emanuel previously expressed interest in expanding Chicago’s technology industry, according to Tom Alexander, a spokesman for Emanuel. He said the mayor is looking forward to the possibilities this merger can bring to Chicago. “The exposure is going to make the Excelerate Labs, TechStars’ program, more attractive for potential entrepreneurs,” Alexander said. asanchez@chroniclemail.com
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Union membership declines, youth least involved by Will Hager Assistant Metro Editor ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
UNION MEMBERSHIP NATIONWIDE has dropped to a 97-year low, according to a Jan. 23 report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, raising some questions about the future of unionization following the recession. The report shows that the percentage of wage and salary workers who were members of a union dropped to 15.9 million, a 10.2 percent decrease from 2011. The Bureau of Labor Statistics gathered the numbers as part of its monthly Current Population Survey using a sampling of 60,000 households. The union membership and income data are tabulated from one-fourth of the monthly sample. Wilfredo Cruz, associate professor in Columbia’s Humanities, History & Social Sciences Department, said the decline in union membership is a product of people fending for themselves in a tough economic climate. “Everybody is looking out for themselves,” Cruz said. “You have a lot of temporary workers, and these days, in this recession, everybody is out for numero uno. It’s like they don’t care about the other workers.” The Chicago Teachers Union, which represents the employees of the nation’s thirdlargest public school system, went on strike for seven school days in September 2012, as reported by The Chronicle Sept. 17. More than 26,000 union teachers boycotted school in CTU’s first strike in 25 years, illustrating the potency of unionized labor, Cruz said. “With the board officials and the mayor pushing them around, they went on strike for a week, and they won back pay raises and security and a promise that all that hankypanky was going to stop,” Cruz said. Public-sector workers, including teachers, police officers and firefighters, currently have a union membership rate of 35.9 percent, more than five times higher than the private sector, according to the BLS statistics. Patrick Simmons, media representative for the National Right To Work Committee, a group that advocates for voluntary union participation, said public-sector unions have abused the government’s support. “Unions have increasingly relied on coercive powers granted to them by the gov-
ernment to force workers into unions, to force workers to pay dues,” Simmons said. “We think if they returned to their roots as a voluntary organization they’d do a better job of attracting workers instead of driving them away.” Despite the contrasting public and private sectors, Matt Walters, central region business representative for United Scenic Artists, an entertainment and decorative arts union, said the market for privatesector entertainment industry workers is growing, along with art-oriented unions. He said the public has a negative perception of unions because of their poor representation in the media. “Most of the public doesn’t understand what unions do for them anymore,” Walters said. “They only see bad stories about them. I really feel as though the future of this is in the unions bringing the message to the people that they’re still viable and that unions will continue to grow as we progress.” According to the BLS study, workers aged 55–64 have the highest union membership rate, 14.9 percent. In contrast, the lowest union membership rate, 4.2 percent, occurred in the 16–24 age group. Eric Ciesielski, a 2011 Columbia alumnus, worked part-time at Jewel-Osco during the summer of 2011. He said the company requires its employees to join a union, but it had little effect on his experience at the store. Recent college graduates are often hesitant to join unions because of the do-it-yourself mentality, Ciesielski said. “I feel like for our generation, we are not necessarily as informed about unions, myself included,” Ciesielski said. “That’s not something we want to seek out right out of college. We hear about freelancing and we say, ‘Oh, I could just do it myself.’” Nick Kaleba, director of communications at the Chicago Federation of Labor, said despite the decline in national union membership, he hopes unions will make a comeback in society. “Clearly, there is very strong support for organized labor and to have a voice at work— that need will never go away,” Kaleba said. “As we work to create more jobs, revitalize industries and as the economy improves, you’ll see those numbers increase once again.” whager@chroniclemail.com
Union Membership Rates (U.M.R.) 2012 - U.M.R.
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In 2012 - 15.9 million workers were represented by the Union Information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Heidi Unkefer THE CHRONICLE
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WITH A NEW Ford car dealership opening Feb. 1 at 2401 S. Michigan Ave., the Near South Side is returning to its automobile roots after nearly 100 years. Motor Row, the nickname for the stretch of South Michigan Avenue between Cermak Road and the Stevenson Expressway, was the original home of the city’s premier auto dealerships, according to an April 3, 2000 Landmark Designation Report from the Department of Planning and Development. At its height, the area featured more than 100 different automobile-related businesses, but the number of dealerships declined after World War II when auto dealers relocated to the suburbs, the report said. The city has proposed a number of improvements to the area in an effort to develop it into an entertainment district with restaurants and shops, according to Bruce Johnson-Reid, vice-president of sales for Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty. He said the plan was shelved when the real estate market collapsed in 2007, but property prices are picking back up across the city.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel recently resumed pushing for development in the area again through a series of improvement plans, according to a Sept. 28, 2012 press release. “There was talk of the city wanting [Motor Row] to become more commercial,” Johnson-Reid said. “I think there was some trying to turn it that way and have it not just be residential. I would think the residents down there would like to have a little more ability to walk out of their front door to activities, but there’s some that want it to be cozy [and] residential and not have any commercial at all.” Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty owns the Motor Row Lofts, a condominium building with units at 2301–2315 S. Michigan Ave. Johnson-Reid said many of the tenants would likely be pleased if there were more to do in the area, and that more development could raise real estate prices. “I think [the development] is going to be a great thing,” said Dr. Frank Vaught, a chiropractor at Health on Earth, 2332 S. Michigan Ave. “The very end of the South Loop is kind of tapered off. It’s a lot of empty space that could be utilized to create jobs.” Vaught said Motor Row is a family-friendly region, and the new Ford dealership would improve the area’s culture and attract visitors. Ryan Schuster, a South Loop
resident of the 1400 block of South Michigan Avenue, said one of his concerns about development in the area is that the city might try to turn it into “the Disneyland of Chicago,” and the neighborhood would become a supplemental tourist area to McCormick Place, with increased traffic congestion. However, he said most are excited at the prospect of nearby restaurants and theaters. “One of the bets that the city has made is whether or not McCormick Place can continue to draw big conventions, and one of the knocks on McCormick Place is that it’s so isolated,” Schuster said. “That’s kind of a negative for people who are de-
ciding whether or not to bring their conference there.” On Sept. 28, 2012, Emanuel’s office announced a $65 million improvement plan to the Near South Side neighborhoods, including a new Green Line train station at Cermak Road. The plan allots $5.8 million to streetscaping in the Motor Row historic district, slated for development in 2014. The mayor announced Jan. 17 the city would use TIF funds to assist Broad Shoulders Brewing to rehabilitate a building at 2337 S. Michigan Ave. In addition, the improvement plan will rehabilitate the Harri-
son Red Line station, part of the elevated track between Clark and State streets, and add another Chicago Public Library branch in Chinatown. A press release from the mayor’s office said that the plan is designed to encourage local economic growth and improve quality of life for people who live and work on the Near South Side. “Rent has slowly ticked up already [in Chicago],” Johnson-Reid said. “I think [the economy] will pick up down there also. All those things happening would really spur the neighborhood.”
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operating three standing committees including the Technical Committee, which dealt with the technology behind reducing aircraft noise. The residential and school sound insulation programs install systems in homes and schools to limit noise pollution effects, according to the ONCC website. Jeanette Camacho, interim executive director at ONCC, said the
Coldwell Banker, said she does not anticipate a decrease in property values as a result of the increased overhead plane traffic. Swift manages real estate in Edgebrook and said concerns about airplane noise have not deterred buyers in her 27 years of experience in real estate. “It would be different if we were right in the landing paths and the planes were skimming the tops of the trees, but I don’t think our distance is that close that we will experience it at that level,” Swift said.
If you’re trying to sell a house and you can hear an airplane fly over it, obviously it’s not going to help you if it creates a lot of noise.”
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from $760–$835 per credit hour depending on the department. The weekend-only MBA program is not unique to UIC. DePaul University offers a similar program at its O’Hare campus, and the University of Chicago offers a three-year weekend-only MBA track in Hyde Park. Clark said the idea for the program came from working professionals who attended informational sessions and expressed strong interest in weekend classes. Students who work full-time or have families and seek degrees
outside four-year universities typically have four options: community college, online classes, night classes like those offered by Columbia or vocational college. Everest College, 247 S. State St., a vocational branch of Corinthian Colleges, appeals to students who work full-time or have families, said Terri Hines, vice president of regional operations in Chicago, in an email. “Everest College offers some degree programs, but most in our region are diploma programs,” Hines wrote in an email. “Students who enroll at Everest College do so in part because of the flexible scheduling options. Classes begin as early as 6 a.m., and some start very late in the day.”
–Brian Nadig runway changes have been set in stone for a considerable amount of time. “This is the FAA’s plan that was approved Sept. 20, 2005,” Camacho said. “The ONCC’s rule is clear that change is coming to O’Hare as dictated by the FAA, and the commission is overseeing every avenue possible to oversee prompt sound insulation in all the homes that will be impacted.” As of press time, the FAA could not be reached for comment. Susan Swift, managing broker at
Brian Nadig, owner of Nadig Newspapers on the Northwest Side, said there are concerned residents, but the affected communities will maintain their current market values. “If you’re trying to sell a house and you can hear an airplane fly over it, obviously it’s not going to help you if it creates a lot of noise,” Nadig said. “[But] Edgebrook and Sauganash are still going to be very desirable communities to live in.” whager@chroniclemail.com
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The University of Illinois at Chicago’s Liautaud Graduate School of Business will offer a Saturday-only MBA track for students who commute or work full-time.
Columbia currently enrolls approximately 500 full- and part-time graduate students, according to Kara Leffler, assistant director of graduate programs. Columbia offers weekend and evening classes for working professionals, but it does not feature a solely weekend degree path, she said. “A lot of [Columbia graduate students] have had at least a couple of years in between [undergraduate and graduate],” Leffler said. “We’ve had people who are working, people with families, older, younger—we’re a pretty diverse population.” Leffler said Columbia has roughly 10 graduate students living on campus at any time, but most live in the city, making travel issues not as relevant for the college. Many of the students go on to teach classes as graduate assistants, which requires them to be on campus longer, she said. Columbia does have a number of working graduate students, Leffler said, adding that if there was significant interest in a weekendonly program, the college could consider it. “I think that we are considering all avenues so we can take the direction where it seems like graduate education is going,” Leffler said. “We would see the need and work with the programs to try to provide the best kind of program that we could.” eearl@chroniclemail.com
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Delvin Rollins sits at the corner of Dearborn Street and Congress Parkway on Feb. 5. Rollins said he has been in a wheelchair since he was injured several years ago conducting electrical repairs to his mother’s house, losing an arm and a leg in the accident. “I’m out here ‘til I make it,” Rollins said. He sits outside most days, regardless of the weather. IN OTHER NEWS
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An ultra-rare 1865 baseball card sold for $92,000 at a Feb. 6 auction, ChicagoTribune. com reported. A Massachusetts man bought the card featuring nine Brooklyn Atlantics players and their coach. It was originally found at a yard sale inside a photo album, along with some old Coke bottles and furniture for about $100. The card is one of the earliest baseball cards in existence.
Two coyotes were spotted running along the Midway Plaisance on the University of Chicago’s campus Feb. 6, according to a DNAInfo. com report. It is the first time in recent history that coyotes have been spotted more than 12 blocks from Lake Michigan. The animals are more common in the suburbs, where police have issued warnings that people should not leave their pets outside.
Metra officials have blamed ice buildup for causing an express train to run with its door open for nearly 10 minutes on Feb. 5, according to ChicagoTribune.com. Express trains can run up to 60 mph, but it was unclear how fast the train was moving while the doors were open. Metra has had several problems in the past with doors failing to close, and the company is investigating the issue.
Two Illinois men were charged Feb. 7 with stealing more than $12,000 worth of cold medicine from drugstores in Illinois and Wisconsin, DailyHerald.com reported. Police said the men took $800 worth of over-thecounter cough medicine from a Walgreens in Lincolnshire, Ill. When investigating the incident, police discovered 17 similar thefts in the two states dating back to summer 2012.
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Hot box Police responded to a call from the University Center, 525 S. State St., after a fire alarm went off Feb. 6. Police entered the room suspected to have set off the alarm and found 1 gram of marijuana. The resident was taken into custody.
Catch that purse When a woman working out at XSport Fitness, 819 S. State St., went to retrieve items from her locker on Feb. 5, she discovered that someone had picked the lock and stolen her purse. The thief remains at large.
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Pants on fire A security guard at Macy’s, 111 N. State St., called police Feb. 4 after he witnessed a girl remove two pairs of pants valued at $67 from the display rack and place them in her purse. Police notified her mother, and she was arrested.
Liquidation of funds Construction workers repairing a water main at 120 W. Harrison St. reported $1,500 worth of construction equipment was stolen from the site Feb. 6. The offender, spotted fleeing the scene, has not been found.
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