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Nation Divided With the popular vote split almost equally—47 percent for Donald Trump and 48 percent for Hillary Clinton—Presidentelect Trump now has to fulfill the difficult task of uniting and serving all Americans.
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ith President-elect Donald Trump’s victory, several groups, whether because of their sex, race or religion, have fears for their future and the current state of the country. Another group is also facing overwhelming fears about the next four years: journalists, most of whom are preparing for an unprecedented siege on their profession. Throughout Trump’s months of campaigning, he has criticized reporters who asked questions about his policies and ongoing scandals. It has escalated from criticizing reporters’ talent to banning entire news organizations, like the Washington Post and BuzzFeed, from campaign events. He has also made it part of his platform to strengthen libel laws as a way to control news output. Following his win, traditions of presidential transparency with news organizations have already been eliminated. Trump did not allow reporters to follow him on his plane ride to the White House or document his first meeting with President Barack Obama, according to a Nov. 10 Washington Post article. In addition to restraints, Trump’s behavior toward journalists has included personal attacks against reporters and his infamous impression of disabled New York Times reporter Serge Kovaleski. Trump also attacked the journalistic integrity and looks of People writer Natasha Stoynoff after she accused him of a 2005 sexual assault. The residual effects of this often unwarranted animosity have already caused concern among journalists all over the country. On Nov. 9, Chicago Tribune reporter Peter Nickeas tweeted that a fellow employee was spit on after asking a supporter near the Trump Tower for comment. Countless other stories of journalists being harassed by Trump supporters have also recently surfaced, including a CNN cameraman caught in a YouTube video Nov. 5 attempting to do his job covering the 2016 election. According to a Gallup poll published Sept. 14, in the height of election season, American trust in media was at an all-time low with 32 percent of those polled having “a great deal” or “fair” amount of trust. The figure also dropped this year among Republicans to 14 percent. There is no question that Trump’s feelings about the media will continue their snowball 2 THE CHRONICLE NOVEMBER 14, 2016
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Students watched the election night results Nov. 8 at the Student Government Association’s Presidential Party, the night before President-elect Donald Trump received the required number of electoral votes to become the 45th president of the U.S.
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Students follow election night results at Presidential Party » ARIANA PORTALATIN CAMPUS R EPORTER STUDENTS ANXIOUSLY WATCHED the tight race between Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton and Republican President-elect Donald Trump during the Student Government Association’s Presidential Party Nov. 8, cheering Democratic wins and booing when states went to Trump. When the event at the 618 S. Michigan Ave. Building ended at 11 p.m., the reality of Trump’s impending victory set in as students watched the electoral votes slip away from Clinton. Following Trump’s win, several students described their worries for the next four years. “I was honestly in shock,” said Kaela Ritter, president of the Student Government
Association and senior business & entrepreneurship major. “My eyes were big, my mouth was open, just staring [and] trying to process it all.” After Trump reached the requisite number of electoral votes, many students were left questioning what his presidency would mean for America’s future. Nick Shinners, a sophomore television major and president of the Columbia College Democrats, said he may have been overly confident about Clinton’s chances and did not expect the results to be so close. He added that Trump’s rhetoric makes him nervous. “The kind of language he uses, the kinds of divides he creates, the hate he spreads, really make me nervous for what kind of country we’ll be,” Shinners said. “I wish my first experience in voting would have been one with a little less hate and divide.”
Marquise Davion, SGA’s vice president of Finance and junior cinema art + science major, said Clinton’s loss shocked him. “I knew the votes were so close, but I kind of started to realize as I was watching CNN, it didn’t seem that she had a chance,” Davion said. Shinners said this year’s election and political climate have changed U.S. politics in a way that is still unknown. “It seems to have totally changed the game,” Shinners said. “I don’t know if the Republican Party is going to look the same, I don’t know if third parties are going to be more popular, but I really think this was an end of an era as far as what we know to expect.” As reported on Page 6, several students expressed distress after the election results, leading various department chairs to send emails to students encouraging them to reach out for support or referring them to Student Health and Support to cope with the election results. Amoraye’ Hannah, a sophomore business & entrepreneurship major, predicted earlier in the evening that the election
would change people’s outlooks and increase voting. “This is the one year where we have more people being active and voting than ever,” Hannah said. Ritter said while she is glad this election garnered more involvement from her peers, the election season changed the way other countries view the U.S. “Throughout the campaigning process, it’s made our country look like a joke,” Ritter said. “It’s a bittersweet situation.” Ritter said she hopes Trump takes the time to dig deeper to find solutions to the issues he wants to address. “I hope a lot of his initiatives don’t stem from his own personal agenda, that he actually uses the facts, and he digs deeper into the research of things,” Ritter said. Davion said the results call for a different perspective on Trump. “We have to adjust. You just have to come together, stay in a positive mindset, and just work with him,” Davion said. “I’m looking forward to seeing how that turns out.” aportalatin@chroniclemail.com
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Provost appoints vice provost of new Global Education Office » ARIANA PORTALATIN CAMPUS REPORTER MARCELO SABATÉS, ASSOCIATE provost for international programs at Kansas State University, was recently appointed as vice provost of Global Education, effective Spring 2017, according to a Nov.
4 email sent from the Office of the Provost. Sabatés will be responsible for creating Columbia’s new Global Education Office to increase Columbia’s international student body and overall student interest in the college, according to the email.
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The Global Education Office is expected to increase international interest in the college, according to a Nov. 4 email sent from the Office of the Provost.
“It’s going to be a nice opportunity to create something new with great existing pieces, and what I want to see within a couple of years is an increase in our students and faculty collaborating and having experiences internationally,” Sabatés said. According to a Nov. 7 email sent to The Chronicle from Mary Pyle, assistant director for International Support at Kansas State University, Sabatés was responsible for nearly 90 colleagues and the office’s budget of $8 million. According to the college’s emailed announcement, Sabatés is credited with increasing KSU’s domestic and international presence and will be working with deans and department chairs to do the same at Columbia. The new office is expected to help achieve goals set forth in the Strategic Plan, the statement added. “The Strategic Plan talked about increasing the number of international students on campus, increasing opportunities
for affordable study abroad, and globalization in the context of the curriculum and making sure students get a truly global perspective,” Wearden said during a Nov. 10 interview with The Chronicle. “Having somebody with this level of experience will help those.” Susan Strow, assistant director of International Focus, said she will be working closely with Sabatés, and the Global Education Office will possibly absorb the International Recruitment and Admissions, International Programs, and Office of International Student Services. Combining departments is beneficial to the college, Strow said. “There’s power in strength and numbers,” Strow said. “We’ll be able to advocate for support services for international students, resources for international student recruitment, and to enhance the diversity of Columbia, which is really important.” Wearden said bringing several departments together within
the Global Education Office will allow for services to run more smoothly and efficiently. Although he does not start his new role until the Spring 2017 Semester, Sabatés said he has already visited Columbia and has met some of his future colleagues, adding that his past visits have been very welcoming. “It’s special to see people who understand [Columbia] the way [I] do, such a vibrant [and] creative environment,¨ Sabatés said. “To some extent, it exceeds expectations. It was a very warm welcome from everyone.” Sabatés said the Global Education Office will ultimately increase Columbia’s campus and curriculum connection with the rest of the world. “I’m very thankful for this opportunity,” Sabatés said. “It’s a wonderful environment, a great city and that’s exactly where you want to be if you value education, diversity and creativity.” aportalatin@chroniclemail.com
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Campus community offers support after election results » AMELIA GARZA CAMPUS REPORTER FOLLOWING THE SHOCK of the Nov. 9 announcement of President-elect Donald Trump’s win, department members looking to help students who were struggling with the Election Day outcome provided support to students. Claire Olszewski, junior business & entrepreneurship major, skipped three classes due to her feelings about the election, but she said she was glad to know her professors understood. “I got an email from my teachers about how the discussion they had in one of my classes was really positive and productive,” Olszewski said. “[My professor] said she understands if we’re going through anything right now and [said] it’s okay if you need to take a little bit of time off, and that
she was available if you needed to talk to her.” Olszewski added that she felt privileged to attend a school that allows students to discuss their viewpoints so openly. In a Nov. 11 email statement, the office of Student Health and Support said it has attended to students affected by the election.
According to college spokeswoman Anjali Julka, the news office will issue a statement on the election results in the near future. Suzanne McBride, chair of the Communication and Media Innovation Department, was one chair who sent an email statement Nov. 9 encouraging all CMI students, regardless of their viewpoints, to reach out to her or others in their department if they are struggling. “[The email was] a message for everyone,” McBride said. “We’re
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Armando Peña, a freshman radio major who voted for Hillary Clinton, awaits the Nov. 8 election results at the Presidential Party organized by the Student Government Association.
not trying to single people out but simply to let students know that each of them is valued here at Columbia, no matter how they’re reacting to this surprise result.” A political reporter and editor for many years at The Indianapolis Star, McBride said she has never witnessed a surprise of this magnitude in decades covering elections. Sharon Ross, interim chair of the Television Department, said she was also shocked about the results and reactions, which urged her to reach out to her students. “Normally, I would never send a message after any presidential election, but this was a unique set of circumstances,” Ross said. “I’ve never, in all my adult years, seen anything like this level of distraught people, so I felt compelled to try to offer ways to tell people it will be okay.” She said that she was aware many students were upset over Trump winning, but there are also students who support him. Even though emotions are quite high, students must treat each
other with dignity and respect, she added. “However you might feel and whatever you might be thinking— especially in the immediacy of ‘right now’—I know I can count on each and every one of you to remain true to yourself and your values while simultaneously embracing the importance of honoring the fact that each person you interact with —even if just for a moment—is worthy of being treated with decency and kindness,” Ross’ email stated. Ross advised her students to experience their true feelings, talk to each other and channel their energy into doing something to make a difference. “Don’t be so wrapped up in your own head that you can’t stop to give somebody a hug or ask them how they’re doing or just be kind and open a door,” Ross said. “Do whatever you can to show a little extra courtesy to people, because I think everyone is struggling with the result of the country right now.”
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met for the first time following the presidential election, at which the top of the agenda was how the college will support students struggling with the results. Greg Foster-Rice, Faculty Senate president and associate professor in the Photography Department, said at the Nov. 11 meeting that even though it may be out of the Senate’s jurisdiction, he encourages faculty to turn their classrooms into safe spaces for discussion of the election. “It’s not just about letting a student open up with their feelings, but it’s also about giving them the opportunity to reflect on how COLUMBIA’S FACULTY SENATE
they’re going to respond to the election in a nonpartisan fashion,” Foster-Rice said. “I would encourage you to help them find constructive outlets for their concerns, remind them that we are a caring community who respects all political persuasions but also protect out community from hateful rhetoric that goes beyond protected speech.” Michael Caplan, an associate professor in the Cinema Art + Science Department, said he does not think the classroom is an appropriate place to discuss politics, except in the broadest sense of the topic. “It [has] potential to open up a can of worms that I don’t think is really helpful to the students,” Caplan said.
Disagreeing with Caplan, Hilary Sarat-St. Peter, assistant professor in the English Department, said professors should take this opportunity to teach their students. “The can of worms is already open,” Sarat-St. Peter said. “Our society has opened it. We, as higher educators, can use this as a critical power tool [to show]
that you can make some meaningful dirt cake out of the can of worms.” Eric May, an associate professor in the Creative Writing Department, said he had a student come into his class weeping over the results of the election. May added that it is up to instructors to promote the most conductive
conversations in their classrooms and decide when it is best to engage in political conversation. Alton Miller, an associate professor in the Communication and Media Innovation Department, said he could not imagine not discussing the election with his students in class.
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Spoken word poet spreads ideas with physical space » CONNOR CARYNSKI CAMPUS REPORTER ALEXIS FRANKLIN, A senior cultur-
al studies major who specializes in spoken word poetry, created a
visual exhibition to inform viewers of a black woman’s perspective about politics, status and injustice in America. “Political Warfare: An Invasion of Space On Immigrant Motherland”
» ERIN BROWN/CHRONICLE Senior cultural studies major Alexis Franklin said she created ‘Political Warfare: An Invasion of Immigrant Motherland,’ which will be featured at C33 Gallery until Nov. 24, to showcase her message of politics and race in a physical form.
will be featured in the C33 Gallery of the 33 E. Congress Parkway Building Nov. 10-24. It showcases a mixture of print, poetry and found objects from Franklin’s home and community. The “Political Warfare” installation differs from the poetic work Franklin typically produces because it offers a greater opportunity and more time to absorb the message than a brief spoken word piece, she said. “It’s as though you can’t deny it; it’s in here,” Franklin said. “The words will be out. Whether you choose to come in is completely up to you, but who I am and what I represent will be here.” Franklin plans to use the space for performances and dance gatherings as well as featuring her art. Young DJs, vocalists and rappers will be performing in the gallery Nov. 16 and Nov. 22. The Department of Exhibitions, Performance & Student Spaces was excited Franklin proposed to use the space to showcase performances that would not typically
be seen in a gallery, according to DEPS Project Coordinator Haydee Souffrant. “Alexis presented us with a really interesting way for folks that aren’t necessarily seen as visual art majors to utilize the C33 Gallery,” Souffrant said. “She also incorporated different programming that was all self-generated and self-curated, alongside having an outline that was really structured in terms of incorporating social engagement and social practice with art making.” Students crowded the Nov. 10 opening reception to view the installation and express their creativity by drawing on a wall with provided markers. Hadiatu Jalloh, a junior public relations major, said the work was thought-provoking and the content Franklin included was uncensored. She added that the emotional impact of the exhibit was especially significant, considering the presidential election results.
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“A lot of people don’t feel represented [in the election], so something like this definitely fits into the messages we are trying to send: to support one another and hear everyone’s voices,” Jalloh said. “This is one voice out of many that we’re listening to, that we’re reading about here today, and I think it’s important that we continue this in whatever way we can.” Jalloh said she was curious to see how the exhibit would turn out because of Franklin’s status as a spoken word artist. After seeing it, she said she thinks the physical objects conveyed Franklin’s message as effectively as her spoken word poetry. “If anything, I would just like people to come and have an open mind,” Franklin said. “I’m interested in the critique of it, and I’m interested in seeing how people will view it. Being a spoken word artist, I’ve never done something so grand that stands still and is visual.” ccarynski@chroniclemail.com
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Theatre alumna lands coveted job » CONNOR CARYNSKI CAMPUS REPORTER A YEAR AFTER graduating from Columbia’s Theatre Department, Danielle Jackman landed an ensemble role at a prestigious regional venue. Jackman, a 2015 theatre alumna, scored a role in a theatrical rendition of the 1952 film “Singin’ in the Rain” at the Marriott Theatre. Jackman acts and performs a number of songs and choreographed routines in the show. The performance, which opened on Oct. 26, will continue to run five days a week until Dec. 31. Jackson said she developed skills on Columbia’s mainstage productions she would need as a working actress. She had roles in the college’s “Hairspray” and “The Photographer” productions in 2014. “The foundation of how I audition is basically what I was
taught at Columbia,” Jackman said. “How to communicate with the accompanist, how to approach dance calls and other things like that, I definitely took a lot of that knowledge with me.” Even after graduating and performing in venues such as the Paramount Theatre, Jackman said she continues to hone her skills by spending time taking dance classes, voice lessons and frequently auditioning for roles. Amy Uhl, mainstage musical coordinator for the Theatre Department who worked closely with Jackman during her time as a student, said she was not surprised Jackman landed a role at the Marriott soon after graduating. “She is not only a wonderful artist, but she is an excellent student,” Uhl said. “She’s just hungry to learn, and it became clear to me that she established herself as a lifelong learner and
was focused on improving her performing skills.” “Singin’ in the Rain” choreographer Tammy Mader said she asked Jackman to audition after being impressed by some of the work she had done in a dance class she saw online. Mader, an adjunct professor in the Theatre Department, added that Jackman adjusted well to working with other performers at the Marriott, some of whom have held roles in Broadway shows. “She is absolutely delightful to work with and always had really great energy and positive things to bring to [rehearsals],” Mader said. “She works really hard. She’s terrific so a lot of stuff comes easy to her. She works well with the other people in the cast. It is fun to be in rehearsals with her.” Jackman said she encourages students pursuing a career in musical theater to be open about their training and to accept
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“If there were ever a teachable moment, this is a teachable moment,” Miller said. “Anybody who feels they can handle [discussing] it in the classroom, listen to your students and don’t just categorically decide it’s not the place to discuss politics.” Among guests from various offices and departments, the meeting also welcomed Senior Vice President and Provost Stan Wearden and Graduate School Dean Constantin Rasinariu, who spoke about the current progress
system and functions. He said the graduate school’s goal is to optimize, improve and expand its higher education. Sarah Odishoo, an associate professor in the English Department, asked Rasinariu about the importance of investing in such an expensive Graduate School if Columbia’s enrollment continues to drop. Responding to the question, Wearden said the board of trustees has approved the already allocated funds as part of the Strategic Plan and said the enrollment is drop-
The creation of the Graduate School is to grow that enrollment up again in a healthy way. STAN WEARDEN made in Columbia’s Graduate School program proposal. In his presentation, Rasinariu provided a passage describing the school’s mission, organizational
ping because of Columbia’s lack of graduate programs. “The creation of the Graduate School is to grow enrollment up again in a healthy way.” he said.
» PHOTOS WESLEY HEROLD/CHRONICLE Graduate School Dean Constantin Rasinariu and Senior Vice President and Provost Stan Wearden presented updates on Columbia’s upcoming Graduate School at a Nov. 11 Faculty Senate meeting.
The presence of a graduate school or graduate program makes Columbia eligible for certain kinds of funding and support, said Jeff Abell, an associate professor in Art & Art History Department. He added that the school will bring more resources to the college. Scott Hall, senior lecturer in the Music Department, said he has seen the benefits of undergraduates working with graduate students as they act as mentors and guides. Because many graduate schools are now being offered
online, he added that he fears the possibility of mentorship will be eliminated if the college does the same with its own graduate school. Wearden made it clear that there are no plans to create online graduate programs. Instead, the college plans to expand on-campus graduate programs and increase enrollment. Rasinariu added that the interaction between students will make Columbia a better college. “This is another important benefit of having a college graduate
school; to facilitate exactly this type of connection between graduates and undergraduates,” Rasinariu said. “And that is actually increasing the overall value of education at [Columbia].” agarza@chroniclemail.com
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Chance the Rapper led thousands of young and first-time voters to the polls Nov. 7 as part of his Parade to the Polls event.
Chance the Rapper spurs millennial voting » JONATHON SADOWSKI ARTS & CULTURE REPORTER AMID CHEERS OF “F--k Donald Trump” and singalongs to the hit song “No Problem,” Chance the Rapper led thousands of young voters to the Loop’s early voting super site at 15 W. Washington St. in his Parade to the Polls event Nov. 7. Chance the Rapper, a Chicago native, hosted a free concert event featuring DJ Odd Couple, rock band Twin Peaks, rapper Malcolm London and more at the Petrillo Music Shell in Grant Park. Though the concert’s location was moved from the Virgin Hotel Chicago, 2013 N. Wabash Ave., hours before it began, a massive crowd still showed up to the party. Volunteer security guards had trouble keeping the barricades in front of the stage
from falling over while the attendees went wild during the performances, especially during Twin Peaks’ and Chance’s sets. After his surprise three-song set, Chance went offstage and began the parade. Police struggled to keep everyone on the sidewalks as they howled and jeered with excitement. “We can walk up and down the sidewalk, but we have to stay off the street,” Chance said between songs. “I tried to get the street closed off, but it’s too expensive.” The local rapper was surrounded by security at the head of the parade, pumping the crowd up and raising his fists in the air in triumph. The police escorts eventually let paradegoers shut down the streets, halting traffic and leaving onlookers confused. One parader explained the situation to
Chance the Rapper had the crowd wave their phones and lighters during Donnie Trumpet & The Social Experiment’s song “Miracle” at the Petrillo Music Shell in Grant Park Nov. 7.
a woman as the crowd chanted, “F--k Donald Trump.” She said she could not understand what the crowd was saying and was unsure as to whether the crowd was in support of Hillary Clinton or Trump. “I think it’s safe to say Hillary Clinton,” the man said to her. Despite the partisan views the crowd expressed, Chance insisted during his set that the event was nonpartisan, and its only purpose was to get young people excited about voting. Morgan Lightle, an 18-year-old car porter, said he thought Chance’s rally would have a “big impact on the election.” “If I’m somebody that’s going to vote right now, then you know it’s doing positive things,” Lightle said. Even though Clinton, Chance’s preferred candidate, lost to Trump, his involvement helped shatter Chicago’s early voting record. There were about 400,000 early voters in Chicago this year as opposed to the previous record of 260,000 in 2008, according to a Nov. 8 article from Associated Press. “It’s important for young people to realize that we can create the world we want to live in,” said Izzy Aimone, a junior art & art history major present at the parade. “We don’t have to live in what the past generations did. Society and the economy are always changing, and we need to realize that and make sure it fits us and our needs.” Taylor Bennett, another performer at Parade to the Polls and Chance the Rapper’s
Eryn Allen Kane danced with energy as she performed her set Nov. 7.
brother, said he was proud of what the event accomplished. He added that while some people may feel their vote did not matter, they should still let their voices be heard. “Next time, we want to move a nation,” Bennett said. “We need to do this 10 times [larger].” The crowd was made up of mostly young people, and Bennett said he was impressed by their willingness to vote and excitement about the election, especially if it was their first time. He said none of the performers were paid for their appearances. “It touched me,” he said. “I’m glad that everybody went out and spoke their voice, got a chance to be heard. Always keep voting. Always know that your voice actually matters.” jsadowski@chroniclemail.com
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hile no one was quite prepared for Donald Trump to win the Nov. 8 presidential election, it is a reality the world has to deal with. With the policies, hate and divisive words Trump spewed throughout his campaign, he resembles a leader from a dystopian world much more than any U.S. president ever should. Trump has said he wants to make Muslims in the U.S. register in a database, much like Senator Robert Kelly from 2000's "X-Men," who tried to pass the "Mutant Registration Act." The act would have required mutants to reveal themselves and their abilities. Kelly used the guise of trying to protect the American people from "dangerous" people but was really only perpetuating fear and hate of a minority group. That fear and hate can be a terrifying, and even violent, beast. Since Trump's campaign started and now since his win, hate crimes against the groups he has targeted in speeches have increased nationwide, according to a Nov. 10 Guardian article. In The CW's "The 100," Charles Pike—a man who has only hate for the Earth natives, the Grounders—is chosen as chancellor of the Sky People who rejoined Earth after 97 years in space. He started a war with the Grounders when he led a team to ambush 300 of their Grounder allies. Pike incited a fear of the Grounders because they had customs and lifestyles that were different than his own, which led to his own demise and a sword to the stomach. One of the most shocking and memorable promises Trump has made during his campaign is to build a wall on the Mexican-American border and have Mexico pay for it. With a fear of outsiders coming into a "great" America, Trump wants to close off the country to anyone who might disrupt that vision. Though Long Feng was not the real king of the Earth Nation city Ba Sing Se, the "Avatar: the Last Airbender" character was the closest adviser to
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ARTS & CULTURE Clinton supporters, like band The Fabulous Ladies of Fitness, at Sidetrack bar in Boystown hoped to witness the first female president to be elected Nov. 8 but were disappointed when she lost.
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Democrats react to Trump’s win » ARIEL PARRELLA-AURELI ARTS & CULTURE EDITOR ELECTION NIGHT IN the Boystown neighborhood was full of mixed emotions, from cheers as early results were tallied to shock and boos as the winner became clear. Sidetrack, a neighborhood bar at 3349 N. Halsted St., hosted its
traditional election party, which brought in a packed crowd to show support for Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton. As the evening wore on and Donald Trump was named the president-elect of the U.S., exhilaration turned to horror and the crowd became stone-faced. Although bar patrons were overwhelmingly alarmed by the
result, they applauded Clinton’s of Trump’s presidency, but he perseverance in the election and said the only thing one can do is “go on with life.” her professional attitude. “There have never been two Clinton supporter Will Taylor candidates who represented such said this election was the most completely different visions for the important one of the younger whole world,” he said. generation’s lifetime, but Clinton’s However, Taylor’s financial baggage may have deterred some prediction did not come to pass. middle-aged and older voters. In early futures trading, the Dow Nonetheless, Taylor praised Jones Industrials and other marClinton’s demeanor and response ket indicators dropped dramatito Trump and her effort to unite cally but soared into record high the Democratic party. territory for most of the trading “She has run a very positive campaign, and the support of the day, finishing 1.4 percent higher. Leading up to the presidential President and Michelle Obama has win, some Clinton supporters given [Hillary Clinton] the best were optimistic she would pull boost she can get,” Taylor said. through and defeat Trump. Dan Taylor said the contrast between
and Joe Goebel, wearing Clinton t-shirts and stickers, were hoping for a historic victory of electing the first female president and came to Sidetrack to share in what they hoped would be good news. “People seem to be very engaged, and voter turnout is up,” Dan Goebel said, which he credited to Clinton’s campaign. But a sense of gloom set in as the results were tabulated, bringing the stress level to an all-time high for some viewers like Rae Yung, a graphic designer who just moved to Boystown. Yung said the election has been “mind-boggling,” to say the least, and Trump further perpetuates hope for Republican control and empowers hate groups such as the Ku Klux Klan. His influence is frightening, she said, and she does not want to feed it. “It [is] unbelievable this is actually happening,” Yung said, with shocked laughter. “I will be applying for Canadian citizenship.” aparrella@chroniclemail.com
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Final track ends for Logan Square music store reinvent itself and start over, and I just don’t have that in me.” At 51 years old, Monaghan has SAKI RECORDS WAS once only a been working in record distribumail-order site for indie distrib- tion since graduating college. utor CTD, Ltd. until it became “I’m not the same person I was a brick-and-mortar shop full of 10 or 20 years ago with the same music, art and zines in 2010. amount of energy,” Monaghan said, Located at 3716 W. Fullerton adding that prior health compliAve., Saki has called Logan Square cations and the possibility of a home since opening its doors to recurrence influenced his decision. the public. But, a Nov. 3 statement Monaghan added that the released by CTD, Ltd. and Saki response from fans since the owner Patrick Monaghan revealed announcement has been appreit will permanently cease opera- ciated but said it will not change tion Dec. 1. the closing date. According to Monaghan, the Adam Hirzel, Saki’s manager decision to close Saki stemmed since 2010, said store workers are from the economic losses of CTD, upset by the closing but learned to Ltd., and the store has already accept it. begun to wind down its operations. “Just being here day to day, we Because of low traffic, Monaghan had a sense that this decision said Saki is not sustainable in might be coming,” Hirzel said. “It Logan Square. is what it is, but I think we are all “Saki has to go away,” Monaghan grateful for the time we have had.” said. “For [Saki] to exist, it would Since the announcement, have to move to a new location, Hirzel has used social media to » BROOKE PAWLING STENNETT ARTS & CULTURE REPORTER
showcase his favorite experiences as manager, using the hashtag #SakiMemories. He added that a few fans of the store have shared their fondest memories, too.
According to Rick Wojcik, owner of record store Dusty Groove, 1120 N. Ashland Ave., it has been a tough year for similar stores in the city. Others that recently closed
» G-JUN YAM/CHRONICLE Saki Records, 3716 W. Fullerton Ave., will be closing on Dec. 1 but will have a store sale to help pay off bills accumulated since opening in 2010.
include Shake, Rattle & Read, 4812 N. Broadway St.; Jazz Record Mart, 27 E. Illinois St.; and Dead Wax, 3819 N. Lincoln Ave.—all stores that had all been in business for more than four decades. “It is not the business that it used to be, but it is still a business,” Wojcik said. “If you are committed and still like what you are doing, you can still run a record store.” According to Monaghan, it has been years since he has been able to break even on a record through Saki’s label, Carrot Top Records. Music streaming has been a rough hurdle to overcome for many record stores. But despite digital competition, Hirzel said the best part of living in Chicago is being near the many different record shops. “I hope that no one feels like they won’t be able to find great records in the city without Saki [because] there are still so many places to do that,” Hirzel said. “There were before Saki, and there will be after.” bpawlingstennett@chroniclemail.com
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In addition to the public’s words, and subsequent victory. Cocktail said he thought it was important brown dog toys shaped like feces, bar Violet Hour, 1520 N. Damen to voice his opinion about Trump each topped with orange Trump Ave., features rotating murals and through the artwork. heads, surrounded the elephant. recently showed a mural that read He said the only possible conThe collective is selling the toys, “Hillary or Else” and allowed peo- structive outcome of Trump’s called Donnie the Poo, for $13.99 ple to fill in what “else” might be. presidency is inspiration and fresh » ARIEL PARRELLA-AURELI the collective said. “They argued. material for artists. ARTS & CULTURE EDITOR That’s the best effect the art could “The fact that we have to deal have had.” with four years and two months of AS THE COUNTRY adjusts to a new Throughout the day, the elehim in power means ideas I have president-elect, art has a lot to say phant filled with messages and will probably surface,” Stein said. about the new political reality. drawings of what people think a It is only the beginning of Local arts collective Birch Trump term might look like. Some political artistic expression from Reincliff planted an elephant messages read “Hate, anger, ignoTrump’s election, said Richard sculpture at Water Tower Plaza rance,” “Apocalypse” and “The Laurent, adjunct professor in the Nov. 1 emblazoned with the words next Great Depression and World Design Department and an estab“What would a Trump presi- War III.” One person had a more lished political cartoonist. dency look like” and encouraged hopeful outlook, writing on the “[The election] has been a trainChicagoans to write down their trunk, “Women will stop Trump wreck happening in slow motion concerns for the country if the from being president.” and [has] provided for at least a » Courtesy BIRCH REINCLIFF Republican now-President-elect The collective said the elephant cartoon a day,” Laurent said. Donald Trump won. was there to allow people of all Local arts collective Birch Reincliff has sold more than 300 Donnie the Poo dog He said he found drawing to be toys on its website, which represent a Trump head sitting atop a pile of feces. According to a Nov. 7 email political leanings to voice their cathartic and instead of looking interview with the arts collec- ideas on a Trump presidency. Birch and is donating $5 from each sale Before “Hillary or Else,” at Trump’s win negatively, he is tive, the elephant was only there Reincliff said the group expected to nonprofit groups Trump has Jonathan Stein’s work “Addition trying to focus on the upsides, like for one day, but many flocked to Trump supporters and undecided verbally and physically abused By Subtraction” was displayed for producing compelling content. take pictures, write and gawk at voters, but the turnout, which was during his campaign. three weeks, depicting the alpha“This is an expression of our the artwork. buzzing on social media, showed Donnie the Poo is just one form bet but missing T, R, U, M and P. First Amendment rights,” he said. “[People] talked politics, a sub- that most people were “horrified of political art created in response Stein, a Chicago painter and ject people would avoid otherwise,” at the idea of Trump’s presidency.” to Trump’s presidential campaign 1999 Columbia fine arts alumnus, aparrella@chroniclemail.com
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» BROOKE PAWLING STENNETT ARTS & CULTURE REPORTER THOMAS FLYNN HAD not picked up a pen to write in over a decade, but that changed when Volumes Bookcafe decided to honor the annual National Novel Writing Month by putting together its own
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ARTS & CULTURE George, who has previously participated independently in NaNoWriMo, said those who received Volumes’ newsletter sent out in early August signed up to contribute as well as store workers. George said writers who have books sold at Volumes jumped at the opportunity to participate. Mary Robinette Kowal, a Hugo award-winning author for “The Lady Astronaut of Mars,” “Writing Excuses” and “For Want of a Nail,” filled in and wrote Chapter Five after another participant got sick. After crowdsourcing for ideas, George said magical realism was selected as the genre of choice, and she kicked off the first chapter. The story revolves around a large apartment building and the people who live in it. Every day, a new person comes into Volumes to write a new chapter and can read the other chapters on the store website. Matthew Horn, a former Chicago resident visiting from Madison, Wisconsin who is a fan of the bookstore, said he has not stopped reading since he was a
child. Eventually, that led to studying English and creative writing. “[Writing] is a process that you are not really in control of,” Horn said. “Even the author [of a book] is not aware of where it all comes from. There is a beautiful aspect to [writing] in that way.” According to the Volumes website, the final product of about 25 chapters will be published and sold at the store during a release party early next year. “[I thought], let’s do it to a point where it does not get too bonkers and loses itself too much,” George said. “It takes a little stress off instead of having one protagonist.” George, who was an English teacher for many years before taking ownership of Volumes, added that there is a wide age range participating, including full-time “grind workers” who typically write on the side, and local students. “This is a good opportunity for them to create a day where they just write,” George said. bpawlingstennett@chroniclemail.com
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“Without any explicit policy on how you are going to either forgive or diminish student loans or decrease higher education tuition, it’s a big problem for millennials,” Blac kmond said. The proposal that could affect liberal arts colleges like Columbia the most involves making colleges determin e loan worthiness based on factors apart from family income, such as future earnings. “Schools should think carefully before liberal arts majors at non-elite institutions are allowed to borr ow based on their future earnings,” Clov is said. Blackmond said telling students who choo se a liberal arts major that their loans will be denied beca use of the risk of default sends the wrong message because it will continue to make higher education exclusive. A better solution is to decrease tuition costs. “Higher education was an afterthought when it came to [Trump’s] presidential campaign,” Blac kmond said. “It just lets you know that [higher education] is not really a priority in general. If he was able to do some of the thin gs that he is proposing, I would be quite concerned about the futu re of higher education.” campus@ch roniclemail.com
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“A holistic education that inc ludes literature and the arts [are] critical to creating good citi zens,” he stated. One par t of the arts community , the comedy scene, especia lly one as vibrant as Chicag o’s, will waste no time in using Trump’s presidency and his elec tion as an opportunity for satire and parody, Libera said. “If satire is taking something [political] to its fur thest possible conclusion, he is already there,” she said. “He himself is rea lly hard to satirize.” While Trump’s actions may pro vide artists of all varieties with material, the consta nt dec rease of arts funding loca lly and nationally will negatively affect art communities and diminish resources, Libera said. “Tr uthfully, in a ver y reactionar y presidency, arts are a place where Trump has already sho wn himself as somebody who does not take being mocked kin dly—who takes offense easily and chooses to reta liate,” she said . “[It] sets up a world of censorship that is terrifying.”
ly prevalent campaign iolence in Chicago has been an odd Trump. In an Aug. 22 issue for new President-elect Donald he said Chicago police need interview on “The O’Reilly Factor,” ised “Fox and Friends” that to be “ver y much tougher” and adv al stop-and-frisk tactics. Chicago needs to utilize controversi onv inced that the policies However, Chicago residents are unc mp’s suppor t of stop and he advocates will help Chicago. Tru cago Black Lives Matter acfrisk is especia lly troubling to Chi tivist Kof i Ademola. ut stop and frisk and is “If Trump stays true to his word abo Fascist , pro-American, anreally going back to McCarthy , then he will find ways to ti-black, anti-poor, anti-gay ideology mola said. enforce some harmful policies,” Ade ence in Chicago figure in Other obstacles to reducing gun viol the mix, Ademola said. has frozen social serv ices “We can see Gov. [Bruce] Rauner urces that will improve our and all the different kinds of reso e,” Ademola said. “Also, the communities and reduce gun violenc closed over 50 schools and Democratic Mayor Rahm Emanuel ent gun violence.” hea lth clinics, and those are what prev lence Interrupters Inc., an Tio Hardiman, the president of Vio community to reduce crime, orga nization that works with the e an effective plan to reduce said he believes Trump does not hav gun violence. president-elect is critical According to Trump’s website, the check system, stating that of the nation’s current background le failing to rein in violent it hur ts law-abiding gun owners whi . offenders who obta in guns illegally to try and pass a backugh eno id stup are s inal “Few crim ument stated. ground check,” Trump’s position doc em is imperfect but said Hardiman acknowledges that the syst lem require scrutiny. he thinks other aspects of the prob
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nglish singer-songwriter Benjamin Francis Leftwich said he appreciates all genres of music and makes space for diverse styles in his repertoire. Although his favorite genre is hip-hop, one would never know it when hearing his calm, serenading style. After taking a break from
Benjamin Francis Leftwich reemerges ‘After the Rain’ the music world for five years, Leftwich is ready to sing out his personal experiences. The 27-year-old artist’s 2011 debut album, Last Smoke Before the Snowstorm, earned him comparisons to Damien Rice, Jose Gonzalez and Iron & Wine. He released his second record, After the Rain, Aug. 19 as a musical journey influenced by his father’s death from cancer. With a world tour and more than 79 million listens on Spotify for his single “Shine,” The Guardian called the new album a “fragile, precious, oddly comforting thing.” Leftwich recently played songs from his new album at his Nov. 6 show at Martyrs, 3855 N. Lincoln Ave., where The Chronicle spoke with him about the new record, how his father’s death affected his music and his feelings about music culture. THE CHRONICLE: How have you grown musically and personally? BENJAMIN FRANCIS LEFTWICH: I don’t see any distinction between my musical life and my personal life. I always try to write the most honest music, and when you are young, you can be quite impulsively creative. You learn to edit your own idea of honesty and think more about what you’re saying. As you grow up, you become less bothered with what’s the most indie thing.
How did the loss of your father affect your music? When something like that happens in your life, it’s such a big thing; it affected my happiness, anger, sexuality, friendship, musicianship, artistry [and] where I was in the world geographically. That’s why I’ve taken quite a lot of time out of music, but I’m pleased I took that time to help me slowly get to a point where I am more at peace with things. I see the loss of my father as a main road going through the middle of the desert. Off that, there are subroads, and those roads for me are songs. Not every song on the album is about the loss directly, but they are all informed by it as my life during that time. Which song is dearest to you from After the Rain? “Kicking Roses” because it is the most honest. I feel like I am looking into a mirror when I am singing that song. “Tell me why you’re kicking every rose that you come across? / Walking like a man but you never been so lost.” It’s about us stupid men getting rid of so many beautiful things around us and then looking back and thinking, “God, what have I done?” How do you stay grounded on tour? I don’t. It is hard and that is why so many musicians—almost all the musicians I know
—struggle with drug problems or mental problems when they come off tour because they are trying to look for something to recreate that pace of life, that experience. You’re the king or queen of your own world for a while, and then it’s back to reality. That can be a really tricky thing to deal with and that’s part of the discipline of being a touring musician—learning how to pack properly, how to eat properly and how to look after yourself mentally—at least try. Do you feel pressure to continuously create music? Yeah, as I have grown up I am a lot more aware of the game. Personally, I don’t feel any pressure, but I understand why there is pressure and some of the consequences of taking time [off ]. I always just want to write the music that is the most beautiful and honest. I would rather go back and work in a cafe than rush out an album I’m not happy with. Ultimately, I am leaving a mark after I die, as we all are as a journalist, musician, [or] scientist. Whenever you’re passionate about something, you have got to treat it with respect and not rush it because someone says a record’s got to come out. aparrella@chroniclemail.com
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“Sitting, Waiting, Wishing” “Make it Mine” “Believer” “Do I Wanna Know” “Nothing Even Matters”
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American Authors Arctic Monkeys Lauren Hill
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1. Preheat to oven to 350 F 2. Combine salt, butter, garlic, seasoning in microwaveable bowl. Heat for about a minute. 3. Cut bread diagonally, without cutting all the way through. Then cut diagonally from the other way to create small diamond shapes 4. Use your fingers to open the bread and pour in the butter mixture and shredded Mozzarella. 5. Wrap the bread in foil and bake for 15 minutes, or however long it takes to melt the cheese 6. Take off the foil and put in the oven for an additional 5 minutes to make the bread crispy. 7. Serve and enjoy.
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Video: “WOLF ALICE- SILK (T2 Trainspotting 2)” Danny Boyle, director of “28 Days Later” and “Trainspotting,” is releasing a sequel—”Trainspotting 2.” The trailer looks astounding, and part of the charm is the selection of the euphoric single “Silk” by Wolf Alice, originally released in 2015. The single’s upbeat, it’s melancholic, it has a strong female voice, and it’s your new favorite song.
Blog: “Sprouted Kitchen” This family finds a way to document making delicious food with natural ingredients. The author takes a different approach to natural ways of cooking without using precise measurements. She invites readers to join her in learning more about making natural foods and encourages them to try creating their own natural recipes. Enjoy following the blog’s recipes or being inspired to make you own original healthy meals.
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HARRY POTTER SPELLS
THINGS I MISS ABOUT INDIANAPOLIS
REASONS TO BIKE IN THE CITY
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I’ve gone hours watching horrible TV shows because I’ve been too lazy to find the remote, and I’ve spent hours hungry in my room because I’ve been too tired to grab something to eat. This summoning charm would solve those problems stemming from my sheer laziness.
One of my favorite parts of the day was when I would look up at the night sky and see several constellations—something I don’t get to do very often in Chicago, unless it’s at the Adler Planetarium. The sunrises aren’t bad either.
Biking is a lot faster than walking, and depending on how far you are going, a lot faster than waiting for the “L” or sitting in traffic.
Quiet:
You can’t bike on the sidewalk in Chicago, but you do get special treatment from cars on the road. Plus you get to bend traffic laws a bit, like rolling through stops if cars aren’t barreling toward you.
Crinus Muto: This spell can change one’s hair color and style. Although this is very superficial of me, because there are many more useful spells, the spell would save me a ton of time, energy and money.
Although I’ve always been described as a city girl, I must admit I always enjoyed the quiet chirping of crickets. It’s nice to have a break from the constant sound of trains and emergency sirens, especially when trying to take a phone call.
Obliviate:
Downtown:
This memory-erasing charm may seem extreme, but if given the opportunity, I’m sure many would take advantage of it. I’ve done plenty of embarrassing things in my past that I wish to not only wipe away from other people’s memories but my own as well—like high school.
While downtown Indianapolis definitely doesn’t compare to downtown Chicago, it still has its perks. The heart of the Circle City is a lot more open, while still including some of the high-rise buildings and tourist attractions that make a downtown area so great.
Bedazzling Hex:
My best friend:
This spell is used to disguise objects and people. This is no invisibility cloak— Harry Potter himself is the only keeper of that precious item—but many of its knock-offs are created with this spell. Although it only lasts for a limited amount of time, I’m sure I could accomplish a lot in those few moments of invisibility.
When I’m in Chicago, my best friend and I usually only speak every couple of months because of our schedules. It’s a completely different story when I’m in Indianapolis. We hang out and talk pretty much every single day—something I look forward to whenever I go back home.
Alohomora: With this unlocking charm, no place would be off-limits to me. I could have access to all locked buildings and rooms, and I would never have to worry about losing my keys again.
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My family: Although I’ve been attending Columbia for a while, not seeing my family every day definitely took some getting used to. I’m always looking forward to when I’ll be able to see my parents, younger siblings and rambunctious dog again.
Enjoying both pedestrian and vehicle rights:
Leg strength: Biking is a low-impact exercise, so it’s easy on your legs and won’t leave you aching the day after. Making your commute a workout is also a lot more enjoyable than staring at a wall while you run on a treadmill. Poking around the city: Biking introduces you to areas of the city you might not reach on foot or may fly past in a car: narrow alleys, weird alcoves of buildings, abandoned lots and more. Cycling is definitely a good way to learn the city. Interesting subculture: Talk to the carriers, food delivery guys and bike shop owners and you’ll find a home in this often-overlooked city niche. Rain, snow or shine, a group of dedicated cyclists can be seen biking their hearts out in the sprawling city terrains. You may find yourself tucking your pant-leg into your sock before you know it.
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THE XX’S ‘ON HOLD’
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The only reason this app didn’t get a lower score is that the mascot is cute. This note-taking app, released Nov. 2, is like a bullet journal in your phone but completely confusing. The purpose of bullet journaling is to make note-taking and schedule-making easier, but trying to figure out how to use the headers and tags in this app isn’t worth it. I’m going to stick to my paper journal.
Stephen Colbert tried to make sense of the presidential election on his Nov. 9 show. Even though his segment covered the divisive election, it was funny and reminded me that as Americans, we still have things in common despite our political views. It is nice to watch something political that didn’t make me cringe, and I’m sure he is not the only one trying to make sense of this election.
The London band, The xx, is back with a new single, released Nov. 10. The song begins slow and starts pumping faster and faster, like a heartbeat racing. The best part is it is a preview of the band’s upcoming album titled I See You, which is scheduled to be released January 2017. I am eagerly anticipating the band’s new album because it hasn’t released one in four years. Hopefully it’s as good as the new song.
How could it be this warm in the middle of November? Don’t get me wrong, I don’t want it to be winter either, especially here in Chiberia, but I am constantly thinking in the back of my mind how this could be a sign of global warming. Just remember, while you are enjoying the benefit of carbon dioxide, mother nature is not.
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With Canada’s immigration website crashing as Donald Trump was announced the next president, it might be time to consider other options for learning about immigrating to Canada if you so desire. This app, released Nov. 5, allows users from both countries to match like they would on Tinder. Maybe you can escape for the next four years and find true love in the arms of a Canadian, hockey-loving, maple syrup-eating hunk.
Former Disney Channel star and “The View” co-host Raven Symoné announced Nov. 7 that she will be leaving “The View” and doing a spinoff of “That’s So Raven,” and reprise her character Raven Baxter. The show will follow Raven, a divorced mom of two pre-teens, one of whom has the same “visions” as her. As much as I loved “That’s So Raven” as a kid, it’s questionable how the spinoff will live up to the old show.
The latest release from Gilles Peterson’s Brownswood Recordings proves to be another album on the cutting edge of electronic jazz-funk. The style will be familiar to fans of Flying Lotus and BadBadNotGood, but Yussef Kamaal’s latest work, released Nov. 4, brings a unique, more polished and atmospheric ethos to the table. Considering this is their first release, I expect great things from this duo.
Although traveling around the world is an amazing experience, jetlag is not. Somehow jetlag is easier when flying west instead of east. Sometimes jetlag can make people fall asleep in random places or even make them loopy enough to tear up in a Walgreens—trust me. But despite all the downsides of jetlag, it is worth it to be able to travel and see the beautiful world.
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Middle schoolers need to be educated on mental health, suicide
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he years between 10 and 14 are a formative time because of hormonal and body changes happening during puberty, taking an emotional toll on preteens. Because of this, more needs to be done to support the mental health of this group. For the first time in history, the suicide rate of adolescents in this age range has surpassed the same group’s rate of car crash fatalities, according to a Nov. 4 NPR article. The rate has more than doubled since 2007, when it was 0.9 for every 100,000 middle schoolers, to 2.1 for every 100,000, according to a Nov. 7 Business Insider article. The article stated that 425 students died by suicide in 2014, making this the second-highest leading cause of death for middle-school students, behind everyday accidents.
Access to social media puts young people at risk of negative peer influence, and sites like Tumblr often host posts glamorizing suicidal thoughts or actions with photos and stories of selfharm. In addition, social media can be a vehicle for bullying that can contribute to conditions such as depression and anxiety, according to StopBullying.gov. Parents need to be the first line of defense against suicide and depression and must be educated about warning signs and what they can do to prevent selfharm. But, along with parents, teachers are responsible for noticing and reporting warning signs because family and friends can be too close to recognize them. Because school is where children in this age group spend most of their time, mental health and suicide prevention
education is necessary for both teachers and students. Much like the programs already in place in most schools for fire safety, drug abuse education and driving safety, a uniform program for mental health is needed as well. Suicide, depression and anxiety may be considered mature topics, but they need to be introduced early in students’ lives so young people are
made public. It was used to identify undiagnosed mental health issues and suicide risks in students and to educate parents on how to help their children. Though TeenScreen is no longer around, there are other programs like the SOS Signs of Suicide Prevention Program and Look Link Listen in middle and high schools. These programs let students know they
Because school is where children in this age group spend most of their time, mental health and suicide prevention education is necessary for both teachers and students. prepared to ask for help. Schools in 43 states had mental health screenings for middle- and high-school students through a program called TeenScreen, created by Columbia University. TeenScreen started in 1999 and ran until it unexpectedly shutdown in 2012; the reason for the shutdown was not
are not alone and how to recognize warning signs in their peers. Programs like these can help to facilitate awareness, communication and support among students, teachers and parents, which is key in preventing suicide and self-harm for this age group as well as older students.
Cubs’ 15 minutes is fleeting, team needs to make it count
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ith the World Series win Nov. 2 during an extra inning in Game Seven, the Chicago Cubs made history by ending the 108-year dry spell they had endured since their last time winning the coveted trophy. Tourism in Chicago spiked during the World Series, even on days the Cubs did not play at home. It reached its peak during the Cubs’ parade and rally held Nov. 4. The events attracted 5 million to the Loop, making the parade the seventh largest gathering in human history, according to a Nov. 4 Fox 32 News article.
The win and the celebrations put the eyes of the entire country on Chicago and the team; however, the spotlight is already dimming. The enduring image of a team that had not won in 108 years but still had a fiercely dedicated fanbase is gone for the Cubs because they are now recognized champions. Cubs’ players are not strangers to charity work with the annual charity runs, toy drives and other events they host, but this title gives them the chance to do much more. A city known for its troubled school system, violence and crumbling
infrastructure, Chicago has plenty of causes that could use help, money and publicity. The jump in tourism during the World Series brought increased revenue to the city but went primarily to retailers, restaurants and hotels. Odds are, the parts of Chicago that need it most will not see a cent. According to an Oct. 29 Sun-Times article, the surge in retail revenue will not have any lasting effect on Chicago’s economy. For winning the World Series, the players will get to split an estimated $25.1 million among themselves
and whomever they see fit, which was about 60 people last year, according to a Nov. 3 Fortune article. That money, along with the incomes the players already earn, should induce a fair amount of charitable giving. The Cubs would not be the only Chicago team to engage in charity work. A group of Blackhawks’ players got together in February of this year to host a charity concert at which players sang karaoke and raised $100,000 for families of patients at Lurie Children’s Hospital, according to a Feb. 26 Chicago Tribune article. This was the sixth year of fundraising events for the Blackhawks’ charity, according to the article. The Cubs are renowned for the support the city and its residents give them, and the Cubs need to recognize that and give the same support back.
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Human rights are not partisan issues » arabella breck
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limate change, access to healthcare, women’s health, supporting individuals with disabilities, access to education and many more issues are considered human rights by the U.N. Human Rights Office of the High Commissioner. UNROHC also states that “Human rights are rights inherent to all human beings, whatever our nationality, place of residence, sex, national or ethnic origin, color, religion, language or any other status.” The GOP has actively campaigned against these rights even before Trump and denied the reality of man-made climate change, opposed civil rights, LGBT rights and gender equality. With Trump’s plan for his first 100 days in office, the GOP agenda is likely to become the law of the land. Trump plans to cancel payments to U.N. climate change programs and remove roadblocks to environmentally disastrous projects like the Keystone Pipeline. The ink is barely dry on the historic Paris Climate Agreement, which he intends to renounce—an action that alarmed the U.S. and the rest of the world. editorial cartoon
OPINIONS He also plans to redirect education funding to “give parents the right to send their kid to the public, private, charter, magnet, religious or home school of their choice.” The public school system is funded and in place to fulfill the human right to education for all students regardless of socioeconomic status. The system does not always work, but Trump’s plan will reduce public education resources and quality. Trump’s plans to stop funding Sanctuary Cities, suspend immigration from terror-prone regions and construct a wall along the Mexican border by way of his End Illegal Immigration Act—supposedly to be paid for by Mexico. All support racial profiling and treating people differently based on national or ethnic origin, color, religion or language. He also intends to repeal Obamacare, which will affect 21 million people’s healthcare coverage, according to a Nov. 9 Vox News article. While the current system has flaws, abolishing the program instead of making attempts to fix it is a huge step backward. Trump maligned Latinos as criminals and rapists, mocked a reporter
with a disability and repeatedly disrespected and demeaned women through his words and actions. His vice president, Mike Pence, is one of the few people to still support conversion therapy for LGBT individuals. These individuals are expected to lead a diverse country, but have made it clear that they do not see all individuals as equal and deserving of human rights. Other aspects of the Trump agenda may be disturbing but are not blatant violations of the most basic human rights. These include withdrawing from the Trans-Pacific Partnership, renegotiating NAFTA, implementing a hiring freeze on all federal employees and lowering the tax rate for businesses from 35 to 15 percent. The U.S. has been a world leader in human rights and in democracy. Many believed this to be the strongest pillar of values in this country, and now it has been proven extremely fragile. All citizens must remember that their human rights are not a business deal; they cannot be negotiated. abreck@chroniclemail.com » ALEXANDER AGHAYERE/CHRONICLE
“I’m worried about my rights as a woman. It’s pretty devastating he’s our next president.” madison campbell
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“I’m not so much worried for myself more than I am for my friends.” mykhaylo vuchastyy
freshman cinema art + science major
“To be honest, I’m really not sure with Trump. He’s not a good person. I’m scared for [the country] right now.” shavona johnson sophomore business & entrepreneurship major
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» WESLEY HEROLD/CHRONICLE Thousands of Chicagoans organized at Trump International Hotel & Tower and marched downtown Nov. 9, stopping rush-hour traffic, to protest President-elect Donald Trump and his controversial comments. » WESLEY HEROLD/CHRONICLE
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“I WAS IN disbelief after hearing the results,”
said Dan Villa, a 23-year-old Chicagoan, following Donald Trump’s presidential victory Nov. 8. “Being a queer person of color and being on the receiving end of a lot of the hateful, disgusting rhetoric from Donald Trump really infuriated me.” Villa and thousands more took to the streets Nov. 9 as Chicago became one of 10 cities in which protesters marched to signal their opposition to Trump’s win. Chicago protests continued Nov. 10 and were also scheduled throughout the weekend. Multiple Facebook events were created to encourage people to gather outside of Trump International Hotel & Tower, 401 N. Wabash Ave. at 5 p.m. Starting at Trump Tower, thousands of people of all ages, ethnicities and genders marched through downtown, blocking traffic on Lake Shore Drive. These protests came a week after Chicago City Council voted to remove the honorary
Trump street sign outside of Trump Tower Nov. 1. Protesters yelled, “This is what democracy looks like,” and, “The people united will never be divided.” Posters read “Not my president,” “Would you let a man grab your daughter by the p---y?” and “AmeriKKKa f--k your white supremacy.” People waved American, Mexican and LGBT flags in solidarity with minority groups targeted by controversial comments from Trump and Vice President-elect Mike Pence. Bystanders on the sidewalk, those in cars stopped in traffic and even some city bus drivers gave supportive shouts, honks and fists raised in solidarity. Colleen Evans, a 38-year-old cocktail server in Chicago, said she felt as if America’s current political system has failed the people. However, she was happy to see people come together to protest Trump. “It’s great that people are willing to get organized and really fight for what they believe is right,” Evans said. “Can we change the outcome of the election tonight? No, but we
Protests lasted into the early hours of Nov. 10 and continued that evening with hundreds marching downtown shouting, “We reject the president-elect,” and other expressions of concern.
can at least show that people are not willing to sit down and be quiet and let the chips fall where they may.” While most protesters remained peaceful, some climbed on stoplights and CTA buses, broke through police barricades and yelled at, spit on and threw water bottles and other small items at police officers. At one point, police pushed protesters away. According to multiple news sources, five people were arrested for misdemeanor charges of obstructing traffic, reckless conduct and trespassing. CPD did not respond to requests from The Chronicle to confirm the arrests as of press time. The crowd of protesters had significantly died down by 10 p.m., and almost completely dissipated by 1 a.m. on Nov. 10. “I just needed a cathartic group experience because I have a lot of feelings,” said Allison Joy, a 28-year-old para-professional for autistic children from Berwyn, Illinois. “It’s such a diverse group, but we’re all here: queer people, black people, Muslim people, women; we’re not going anywhere. This is the population
the next president is going to have to bring together. We’re not all moving to Canada.” The Nov. 10 protests continued a smaller scale as a few hundred protesters marched downtown to Trump Tower, setting off small fireworks as they moved. Aderlin Lopez, a 27-year-old student from Waukegan, Illinois, came to protest both Nov. 9 and 10. He said he hoped the second night of protests would be more peaceful and even brought a first aid kit in case anyone needed medical assistance. Lopez was disturbed by the burning of the American flag, which he said he witnessed on Nov. 9. “A lot of the backlash [the Nov. 9 protest received] was because there were people jumping on buses, flag burning, but not everybody out here is like that,” Lopez said. “I saw people who almost got into a fight settle the argument and hug each other. There were people singing, there were people dancing, there were people coming together as one.” cwolfe@chroniclemail.com
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illary Clinton's loss on Nov. 8 was a blow to women who thought the "highest, hardest glass ceiling" would finally be shattered. So where should American women look to find female political role models? Look around the world to the many women who have served and continue to serve in the highest offices known to man—and woman. Gro Harlem Brundtland Prime Minister of Norway 1981, 1986–1989, 1990–1996
Brundtland was the first female prime minister of Norway and filled her cabinet with female politicians. In a speech at the U.N. Fourth World Conference on Women in 1995, Brundtland said, "Today, four-year-olds ask their mommies, 'but can a man be prime minister?'" Claudette Werleigh Prime Minister of Haiti 1995–1996
Haiti's first female prime minister's career did not start or stop with her time in office. Before serving as prime minister, Werleigh was secretary general and founded the Women's League for Women's Empowerment. She now holds the position of Peace Envoy for Pax Christi International. Angela Merkel Chancellor of Germany 2005–present
Merkel is considered one of the most powerful, influential women in the world. After the recent election of Donald Trump, she said she will work with him if he upholds "democracy, freedom and respect for the law and the dignity of man, independent of origin, skin color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or political views." Ellen Johnson Sirleaf President of Liberia 2006–present
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was sentenced to 10 years in prison. She did not return to Liberia until 1997, when she attempted to run for office but lost and went into exile. Johnson Sirleaf did not give up and came back to win the presidency in 2005. She went on to win the Nobel Peace Prize in 2011 with Leymah Gbowee and Tawakkol Karman for their efforts in peace-building and women's rights. Portia Simpson-Miller Prime Minister of Jamaica 2006–2007, 2012–2016
Simpson-Miller came into office after serving in various political offices including minister of defense, development, information and sports. One of her notable social justice initiatives as prime minister was during her campaign, when she became the first head of government in Jamaica to support the civil rights of LGBT Jamaicans. Ameenah Gurib-Fakim President of Mauritius 2015–present
Gurib-Fakim was elected with no political experience but years of experience as a biodiversity scientist. Her focuses in office include global warming and promoting science and technology across Africa. Gurib-Fakim said, in a TED interview after being elected, as a female biologist and president, she has "gone through the glass ceiling, and that’s an important message to send to young women and girls." abreck@chroniclemail.com
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Chicagoans’ recycling is ‘garbage’ » TAYLOR MORRIS METRO REPORTER CHICAGO RESIDENTS NEED to do a better job keeping recyclables out of the trash because only 13 percent of the trash produced every year does not end up in landfills, according to Department of Streets and Sanitation Commissioner Charles Williams in an Oct. 28 DNAinfo report. Mayor Rahm Emanuel made a deal in 2011 to let private garbage companies take over half of Chicago’s curbside recycling businesses. Now, aldermen across the city are suggesting the city’s contract with the two firms be reviewed and renegotiated when it expires. The city’s recycling system works as a single stream program, which means all recyclable materials are collected and transported together, according to the City of Chicago
website. Recyclables are picked 2007 to make recycling easier up and transported in designated throughout the city, according to trucks to avoid contamination the city’s website. The program prowith regular garbage. vides biweekly recycling services to Chris Sauve, deputy commis- single family homes and multi-unit sioner of the DSS, said there have buildings with four or fewer units. been problems with contamina- The Blue Cart Recycling program tion and Chicago residents not is very efficient for collecting matecorrectly using the recycling rial from residents, and it makes it containers they have been issued. easy for people in Chicago to particDSS is working closely with ipate in an active recycling system, other city workers and organiza- Sauve said. tions to educate citizens on the benefits of recycling, Sauve said. “We saw a lot of uptake in the contamination,” he said. “The amount of material that we are recovering as recyclables is lower than what we want it to be, but we take it more as a challenge than a problem,” he said. Chicago intro13 % duced the Blue Cart Recycling program in Percentage of recyclable waste kept out of landfills
“The single-stream type collection program really is an easy-use system for the residents,” he said. DSS is asking that Chicago residents pay more attention to what they are putting in the blue bins and to make sure they’re only putting recyclable items into the bins, according to city officials. “It’s important that consumers are educated, so they’re source-separating the materials correctly, and there’s no cross con» LOU FOGLIA/CHRONICLE tamination, so items can actually be recycled,” explained Melville Nickerson, executive director of the Illinois Recycling Association.
Mark Potosnak, an associate professor of Environmental Science and Studies at DePaul University, said glass, paper and plastic all go together in one recycling stream. “This really simplifies the logistics of getting recycling out of the city into some other place to get it sorted,” Potosnak said. “The downside is you have these big recycling sorting facilities that try to pick out everything that’s valuable.” Alex Mendez, assistant business manager at the Resource Center, said recyclables like plastic, cardboard and paper are being recycled into the same recycling bins, when they should recycle separately. “There’s certainly a lot of things that we are doing and a lot of ways we are trying to engage people [to recycle],” Sauve said. tmorris@chroniclemail.com
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Green Party supporters stay hopeful for future » TAYLOR MORRIS METRO REPORTER CHICAGO GREEN PARTY supporters remained positive during election night on Nov. 8 as nearly 20 local members joined to show support for Presidential Candidate Jill Stein. Rob Sherman, Green Party candidate for Congress from the 5th District of Illinois, took part in the election watch gathering, held at the Green Party’s campaign office in Wicker Park, 2201 W. North Ave. He said he was there to not only show support for Stein but also on behalf of his own campaign. Sherman finished the election with 5 percent of total votes, compared with Mike Quigley from the Democratic Party with 68 percent of votes and Republican Vince Kolber with 28 percent.
» ERIN BROWN/CHRONICLE Green Party members met Nov. 8 in support of presidential candidate Jill Stein. Members of the group gathered at their campaign office, 2201 W. North Ave., in Wicker Park.
Sherman said Stein believes strongly in the Green Party’s candidates’ rejection of corporate campaign contributions.
“By not taking corporate contributions, you can be responsive to residents of the district,” he said. The Green Party is dedicated to
advancing their Greens’ Ten Key Values such as feminism, ecological wisdom, nonviolence and community-based economics in political and social lives, according to the Green Party website. Supporters remained calm as the results trickled in throughout the night. Members gathered around the projection screen to watch Stein give a live speech at 8:30 p.m., and some stayed for the final results of the local Green Party candidates and presidential candidate results. Nancy Wade, chairperson for the Green Party of Chicago, said she supports Stein because she is the only candidate who talks seriously about global warming and climate change. “We need an emergency response plan to what is an emergency situation, and she talks about a War World II-level mobilization in order to combat climate change and global warming,” Wade said. Wade added that Stein talks about a “New Deal,” based on investing in renewable energies,
which would help revitalize and help the economy. Tim Curtin, Green Party candidate for Illinois state comptroller, said the campaign has been focused on grassroots democracy and a “green agenda” to rebuild the economy. Curtin finished the election with 2.7 percent of votes, compared with Libertarian Claire Ball, who had 3.5 percent of votes;Republican Leslie Geissler Munger who had 44.9 percent of votes; and Democrat Susana Mendoza with 49 percent of votes. Attendees took Stein’s defeat in stride and had very little reaction to the presidential election results, preferring to focus on future plans for the Green Party and the next local and presidential elections to come, although many were not pleased to see Trump take the lead. “My big hope is, over time, democracy will break out and things [will] change,” Curtin said. “If you believe in change overtime, I am optimistic.” tmorris@chroniclemail.com
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Republicans rejoice over surprise Trump win » COURTNEY WOLFE METRO REPORTER DONALD TRUMP SUPPORTERS celebrated an unexpected victory as Trump was declared the president-elect in the early hours of Nov. 9. Though too young to vote, Joey Bettinardi, a 17-year-old senior at Brother Rice High School in Chicago, said Trump would have been his choice. However, even he did not think the Election Day outcome would be in the Republicans’ favor. “I didn’t predict Trump would win,” Bettinardi said. “I definitely thought Hillary had the capabilities of doing it because of the wide range of support she had. I didn’t realize Trump would possibly pull it off tonight. America, we did it, and hopefully we can make America great again.” Cook County GOP Chairman Sean Morrison held the watch party that many Trump supporters attended at Mama Vesuvio’s East, 6361 W. College Drive, in Palos Heights, a south suburb of Chicago. The small restaurant served pizza, beer and wine to the crowd of about 35. The supporters’ evening started off showing Trump winning early states like Nevada and Wyoming. While some looked nervous, many were conversing, laughing and excitedly discussing a Trump presidency. “He’s different, and we need a change,” said Diane Surma, a 61-year-old purchasing agent at a hospital in Palos Hills. “[Hillary] is not going to do anything. Nothing would change for the next four years, and we need something.” Maryann Kruger, a nurse also from Palos Hills, said she feared what would happen if Clinton won the race.
“If [Trump] does not win, America is really doomed,” Kruger said. “I think we [would] have an era of depression and pervasive evilness because I think Clinton is extremely evil.” As the results continued to come in, one young girl was coloring the states on a map either red or blue, and the party-goers changed the channel on the small TV in the center of the room from WGN to Fox News because they felt the cable news network was more truthful—even though WGN was reporting live from the event. At 10:30 p.m., when Trump was leading in electoral votes 222–202, attendees began giving each other congratulatory handshakes and saying goodbye to the cardboard cutout of Trump at the front of the room before leaving the party because they were certain the night would end in a Trump victory. The host of the evening, Morrison, said he favors Trump because of the need for change, his position on border control and the policy of placing tariffs on companies that move out of the U.S. Morrison also pointed out the success of two outsider candidates on both sides: Trump and Bernie Sanders, Clinton’s close competition in the Democratic primaries. “This election has been like no other election we have had in our country,” Morrison said. “Both sides would do themselves justice to stop and ask what we are not hearing from our 18–28- and 60–70-yearolds. Win, lose or draw, we had two-thirds of the country say we don’t want the standard Republican and Democrat. We don’t want the status quo.” cwolfe@chroniclemail.com
» PHOTOS LOU FOGLIA/CHRONICLE Donald Trump supporters nervously watch Fox News as results begin to pour in Nov. 8 at the Cook County Republican viewing party in Palos Heights, a South Suburb of Chicago.
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Chicago Democrats question future direction of country » ERIC BRADACH METRO REPORTER
Supporters of presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton were disappointed to see Donald Trump defeat the first female nominee of a major political party.
Democrats in the Windy City were alarmed when Republican Donald Trump secured his unexpected victory on Election Day Nov. 8.
ALTHOUGH DEMOCRATS WON key offices in Illinois, former Secretary of State and Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton was defeated—a tough result for Chicago Democrats who gathered on Nov. 8 to watch election results at Moe’s Cantina, 155 W. Kinzie St. Clinton volunteer Maureen Real, who watched new President-elect Trump clinch several key states throughout the evening, echoed the sentiments of many that night when she called him dishonest. He did not deserve to be president, she added. “[Trump] inherited his money from his father,” Real said. “He got his wealth on the backs of people he did not pay or care for.” Trump is a “vulgar” human being, according to Lisa Thomas, a hair stylist and Uber driver who attended the viewing party. His remarks about women, immigrants and the mentally disabled are unacceptable, and the former reality star will drive the economy back to where it was in 2008, she said. Real, who moved to Chicago from central Illinois, said Trump gained support from closed-minded individuals who have not been exposed to people outside their small communities. Thomas said Trump has gained support thanks to fear, and the Republican Party is beginning to fall apart because it is unwilling to work with others and fix the true problems in the country. “Fix what is broken, and that is that [Americans] do not come together,” Thomas said. “The diversity of this nation is what made it what it is.” Michael Morris, a CIO for an aluminum manufacturer who attended the viewing party and supported the former U.S. senator of New York because of her policy positions, was shocked by Trump’s unexpected win and said he thought Clinton would have an easy victory on Election Day. He added that Trump’s lack of political experience does not eliminate him as a presidential candidate, but his inappropriate comments toward minorities do.
Comparing Trump to Gov. Bruce Rauner, Thomas said businessmen care more about their bottom line than they care about citizens. “[Rauner] came in and thought because he was running big businesses, he could run the state,” Thomas said. “It does not work that way, it is not about him. It is about us and the people.” The victory of Democratic Senator-elect Tammy Duckworth over Republican incumbent Mark Kirk was greeted with cheers. Thomas was happy to see Duckworth, who won by more than 30 points, claim the Senate seat and said her experience is a valuable contribution. “[Duckworth] deserved to win,” Thomas said. “She is a military veteran. She knows what women want. She knows what the military is all about. She has been around the block.” Other notable victories for Illinois Democrats were new Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza, who defeated Republican incumbent Leslie Munger, and Kim Foxx, who attended the Clinton watch party, who beat Republican Christopher Pfannkuche for Cook County state’s attorney. Those present, like Morris, were comforted by the thought that Trump is unlikely to accomplish his controversial promises, such as the wall to separate the U.S. and Mexico and ban on Muslims. “A lot of [Trump’s policies] cannot be done,” Morris said. “There still has to be buy in from the other governmental bodies.” Real said she has made friends from England, Ireland, Greece and New Zealand through traveling and said they critically question America’s current political climate. The former host of “The Apprentice” in the White House puts the country in a “worse light” in the world’s view, according to Morris. “[Trump] makes a mockery of our democratic process,” Morris said. “He does not have the credentials to be president.” ebradach@chroniclemail.com
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ERIC BRADACH METRO REPORTER IN THE MIDST of teachers’ strikes, budget problems, overcrowded classrooms, education in Chicago has been a topic of concern in recent years. Addressing these issues is immensely important because it provides people access to the American dream, said president and CEO of Big Shoulders Fund, Joshua Hale. BSF is a nonprofit organization that serves nearly 21,000 students in 64 elementary schools and 13 high schools in Chicagoland, according to the group’s website. Hale also serves on numerous city-based education committees and boards, and he was recognized in 2010 as one of Crain’s Chicago Business’ 40 Under 40. The Chronicle spoke with Hale about his experiences
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Education is the best tool for abroad as a child and the imporfinding a path to a brighter futance of providing a strong eduture. The American dream has cational experience to low-inalways precipitated on having come, inner-city students. THE CHRONICLE: What drove you to philanthropy? JOSHUA HALE: I was inspired by my parents, in particular my mother, because she was very active in the community and took me out to shelters and prison ministries. She would also take my family out to Haiti in the summer, where we did two-to four-week service trips, which had a profound impact on me. Why direct your work toward education? On our trips to Haiti, we worked in schools but would also have students come stay at our house. So I got to see firsthand the need to » Courtesy JOSHUA HALE provide assistance to low-income Joshua Hale promotes funding to inner-city children, whether it is learning a students through philanthropy and organizations such as the Big Shoulders Fund. trade or some other skill set.
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the tools to succeed in this econ- local neighborhoods and the overall omy. It is not always the case, but educational network in the city. a high percentage of the time, an excellent education provides Will the results of the presthat backing toward achieving idential election affect BSF that dream. and education? There has been a lot of importWhy has BSF directed its at- ant work done in the last number tention to Catholic schools? of years in Chicago and by forThe primary system of educa- mer U.S. Secretary of Education tion in this country is the public Arne Duncan, such as the Every school system. Educating the in- Student Succeeds Act, [which ner city is incredibly hard work President Barack Obama signed and it is not just about school. in December 2015]. It will conIt is about creating a support tinue to push for the agenda of system for children. BSF is set providing resources and opto provide more options and op- portunity to students at highportunities for parents to find at-stake communities and help the best quality education for them gain higher achievement. their child. My goal, as well as BSF, is to The Catholic school is another remain focused on children and institution that represents a place their needs, so whoever is in the where people come together to White House will put their own build social relationships and to spin on it, but the mission will talk about how to make their com- remain the same. munities stronger. My hope is that ebradach@chroniclemail.com we are helping to strengthen the
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