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Indiana’s Oldest College Newspaper vol. 164, issue 26 DePauw Dialogue 2.0 to feature more programming, address variety of issues with help of student volunteers Tuesday, February 9, 2016

BY NETTIE FINN

news@thedepauw.com The faculty voted 90-13 in December to cancel classes on April 6 for DePauw Dialogue 2.0. But this time around, they are hoping for not just student attendance, but student involvement. In order to encourage students’ involvement, DePauw Student Government sent out an email on Jan. 31 in order to “solicit student volunteers who are interested in contributing to the day.” Those involved with the day hope to see as many as 150 volunteers. So far, only 20 students have indicated interest. But the low response rate doesn’t worry senior Anna Gawlik, DSG’s vice president for student life. “With recruitment and the first days of classes, I’m not even remotely mad about that number,” she said. “We knew people would be busy going in, we just wanted to get

that email sent out.” These volunteers can participate, according to the email, by either serving as a trained facilitator for the day, assisting with pre- and postprogramming for the day or by simply submitting suggestions. The push for increased student involvement comes after responses to last year’s DePauw Dialogue. “Last year we were really rushed, so a lot of the feedback we got was that people felt like they were going in blind,” said senior Craig Carter, student body president. “One way to prevent that we thought was to have more students be involved. We want students to feel attached and let the day actually mean something.” The pre- and post-programming are a big part of this “attachment” plan, with junior Sarah Fears taking the point on these initiatives. “We’re looking to get people prepared for the day instead of going in cold,” she said. “It’s really beneficial to attend, because then [the day] won’t be as scary. I think one of the

issues is people who don’t know a lot about a topic don’t want to admit that, and to go to a day like that, they don’t want to be embarrassed or be the only one asking questions.” Examples of this programming include discussions of important terms and definitions and community building workshops. A calendar with the full lineup of pre- and post-DePauw Dialogue events will be released within a few weeks, according to Fears. The events will most likely be held in larger spaces with no need to sign up in advance. For those who cannot attend but would have liked to, “minutes” will be available, and if a particular event is greeted with enthusiasm, Fears is ready to consider scheduling another. One event already locked in for inclusion in this calendar is Ladies and Allies for Cross-Cultural Excellence’s “Privilege Walk”—an activity where students who attend will line up across a space, and take steps forward or backwards depending on their answers to questions concern-

ing privilege. The point of these programs, Fears said, is to create “not necessarily a safe space, but a brave space, where people can see what topics might be available to them before the day.” Student volunteers will help organize and implement these programs in any way they are equipped. “If you’re really good at logistics, then you can figure out what rooms, how many people we can put in a room—that’s fantastic,” Fears said. Aside from the addition of programming leading up to and from the DePauw Dialogue 2.0, the day itself has also undergone a bit of a revamp. While there will still be a keynote speaker—there is a “working list” according to Gawlik but no one slotted for sure as of now—there will be more breakout sessions. But instead of the two breakout sessions of last year’s dialogue, where students, faculty and staff were mixed into one group, there will be two types of conversations:

“workshops” and “caucuses.” According to Gawlik, the workshops will remain a mix of students, faculty and staff, and will represent a wide variety of programming, presented conference-style, and led by those knowledgeable in whatever field that particular workshop touches on. Workshops might range from race relations to issues in the LGBT community—a stark difference from last year, when race was the focus of the day. “Me, I am someone who studies race issues, is a Sociology major, and goes to conferences about social justice—but I am not the most knowledgeable when it comes to ability discrimination,” Gawlik explained. “It gives everyone the choice about what they want to learn.” Mixed in with the workshops will be caucuses, where students, faculty

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From the ground up: building Hoover Hall BY KIENNE CORAM

news@thedepauw.com As the excitement of the 2016 spring semester begins and the commotion of bulldozers and tractors is heard across campus, DePauw students anxiously wait for the completion of the Hoover Hall project. The Board of Trustees granted permission for the proposal of a more efficient and community-based dining facility in October of 2010. This new facility has primarily been funded by alumni Dave and Suzanne Hoover ‘67, as well as Jim B. Stewart ‘73 and Sarah and John Wallace, who are in support of constructing gathering spaces for faculty and student meetings outside of the classroom. “Hoover hall has had no significant setbacks, only modifications to the schedule regarding weather and material supply,” said Hoover Hall Project Manager Warren Whitesell. “We are still on track for the October 31, 2016 deadline.” Significant progress has been made since the May 2014 groundbreaking: a solid foundation with supported beams, walls, large windows and brick stonework are now existent. Faculty and staff are working closely with the construc-

tion team to encourage student tours. “I think the quality and trim that will be seen inside the building will definitely compliment the usefulness of it,” Whitesell said. Tours are limited to 15 students at a time on Thursdays at 4:30 p.m. Interested persons may sign up online. Those on the tour will witness the transformation and experience a behind-thescenes look at the project. The Hub, DePauw’s current dining area, can comfortably seat 350 students. The new 48,600-square foot Hoover Dining Hall aims to seat over 600 students in the main dining room and dozens more in smaller dining spaces throughout the building. Whitesell is hopeful that Hoover Hall, which will be located in the center of campus, will generate more unification for all members of DePauw. “There is no one element that is superior,” Whitesell said. “The whole building is an exciting element.” Nevertheless, DePauw got a string of third place finishes from first-year sprinter Kaitlyn Daanen in the 60-meter dash (8.14 seconds), senior Katie Manalo in the weight throw (12.10m/39-8.5), and senior Ellie Sheffield in the 60-meter hurdles (10.22 seconds).

After being hurt for a significant portion of last indoor season, Kottra was just happy to compete again. “It was just nice to get back into the rhythm of jumping, just kind of figuring out what I need to work on this season,” Kottra said. “The indoor season is going to be a lot better than it was last year.”

CAMPUSCRIME: Winter Term Edition January 11th

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Criminal Mischief to a Light | Report Filed / Closed Pending Additional Informationt | Time: unknown | Place: Warne Hall

Domestic Disturbance/Possession of False ID Forwarded to Community Standards Committee/Citation Issued Forwarded to Prosecutor’s Office| Time: 12:01 a.m. | Place: The Dells

Assist Campus Living-Possession of Marijuana and Paraphernalia | Forwarded to Community Standards Committee | Time: 3:50 pm. | Place: Bishop Roberts Hall

Suspicious Activity/Hazard-Subjects on Roof| Forwarded to Community Standards Committee | Time: 12:50 a.m. | Place: GPCA

January 16th Party Registration Violation I Event Shut Down/Forwarded to Community Standards Committee | Time: 12:01 a.m. | Place: Phi Kappa Psi Alcohol Violations | Subjects Released/Forwarded to Community Standards Committee | Time: 12:50 a.m. | Place: East College Lawn

Theft of Vaporizer/Weapons Policy Violation| Forwarded to Community Standards Committee | Time: 11:22 p.m. | Place: Bishop Roberts Hall Criminal Mischief to Pillars | Forwarded to Facilities Management | Time: 3:12 am Place: Julian Public Intoxication/Battery/Disorderly Conduct/Alcohol Violation| Arrested: Leigh Plummer Time: 12:01 a.m. | Place: The Dells Suspicious Activity/Hazard-Subjects on Roof| Forwarded to Community Standards Committee | Time: 11:40 pm. | Place: Locust St.

The DePauw | News DIALOGUE cont. From pg. 1 and staff will be divided. “Last year, another one of the big pieces of feedback we got was that students didn’t necessarily feel comfortable talking around their professors, and hourly staff didn’t feel comfortable talking with their superiors in the room,” Carter said. So this year, discussion groups have been split by identity into caucuses. This is where the student volunteers play a big role, as they will be the ones leading the caucuses of their peers. “The main thing is to take away the 10 or 15 minutes of downtime where people were trying to figure out who’s going to

lead the discussion,” Carter said. Student volunteers will be trained facilitators by the time April 6 comes around. The training will be done by outside, expert facilitators, though what company will be taking charge is still being determined. “By the end of February, we want all of the volunteers squared away,” Gawlik said. “By the end of March, we’ll have everyone trained.” Even for students unwilling to lead a pre-programming session or facilitate a breakout discussion, there are ways to be involved. Gawlik encourages student advice and feedback, and even for those wishing to fly under the radar there is an anonymous Google Form available, with questions including “What would you like to see at DePauw Dialogue 2.0?,” “What would you like to see done differ-

ently from last year?” and “What kind of programming would you like to see done prior to the day?” This combination of greater student involvement and more agency in deciding what issues to tackle leading up to, during and after the DePauw Dialogue 2.0 have all been done in an effort to address student concerns after last year’s discussion, and to ensure that these conversations are both effective and ongoing. “It’s about making sure we have a cohesive community. We make not like everybody but we can at least appreciate everybody,” Carter said. “Making everybody feel safe and welcome, because we really have an amazing school and we want to make sure it’s amazing for everyone.”

The Presidential Search Continues by EMMA MAZUREK

news@thedepauw.com What questions would you ask while interviewing a prospective president for DePauw? The search for a new president getting closer to wrapping up. “They have gone to their final round and shortened their list of candidates,” said Executive Assistant to the President Betsy Demmings. “The interviews are ongoing and they still hope to have someone named by March.” The process is private and Demmings could not say much about what is happening specifically, or who is still in the running for the position. “The interviews and other work related to the presidential search are being conducted confidentially so that candidates seeking the presidency of DePauw can be assured of privacy,” Board of Trustees Kathy Patterson Vrabeck ‘85 wrote in an email to the DePauw com-

munity on Jan. 11. “Ensuring candidate confidentiality is something top organizations strive for; without it, some outstanding candidates would choose not to apply.” While students do not get an individual say in the process or have knowledge of who the candidates are, most students have clear ideas of what they look for in a new president. “I want someone that is going to be really concerned about academics, concerned about the community in general and concerned about the students,” firstyear Courtney Smith said. Many students want someone with strong leadership, but who also has a down-to-earth demeanor. “[I want] someone who is relatable who you feel like is there for you and who will fight for you,” first-year Bronson Roseboro said. The Independent Review Committee will return to campus toay to follow up

on the events of September 23, 2014, with the religious agitators and skirmish between Greencastle police and a student and faculty member. Because of the ruckus that ensued that day, students have a better idea of what they look for in a new president, and hope that the interview process addresses these campus issues. “I want a person who is trained to handle social justice issues, who will care about all students and recognize the needs of those who are overlooked such as international students and nonGreek affiliated students” said junior Sarah Salazar. Most of all, students believe the future president should be emblematic of the University and its students. “I want a president who you could talk to face-to-face and would show that they cared about student issues and students,” said first-year Kiara Goodwine.

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The Annual Juried Student Exhibition continues to impress viewers and turn more digital BY GEORGIA GREEN

news@thedepauw.com From a golden statuette of a rabbit to a desktop video of two little girls to a massive block of leaves, this year’s Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition at the Peeler Center was far from lacking creativity and artistry. Each year, the exhibition never fails to surprise and impress fellow students, staff members and jurors. Students enrolled in studio art courses in the fall can enter up to four pieces to be considered for the exhibition. According to Craig Hadley, the director and curator of exhibitions and university collections, the annual exhibition is the ultimate opportunity for studio art students to showcase their talents and art pieces. “The Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition is one of the most important exhibitions we mount during the academic year,” Hadley said. “Since the DePauw gallery staff relies upon a juror to select the artworks, the show is as much a surprise to us as it is to the students who submitted artwork.” Each year, a guest juror is nominated for the exhibition. The jurors are typically museum professionals, art faculty or practicing artists. Hadley reached out to Dr. William Ganis, arts writer and educator, over the summer for this year’s juror position. Ganis, who has experience editing and contributing to artistic journals and understands the developmental aspects of an art curriculum, was pleasantly surprised by the art pieces in the exhibition. “The pieces I selected for prizes were especially thoughtful, combining excellent execution with conceptual rigor and sometimes a great sense of humor,” Ganis said. “I can see that the faculty are keen on helping students develop individual expresAbove: Sophomore Kerrigan Clark observes art at the Annual Student Juried Art Exhibition on Thursday. Below: Senior Theresa Carper acsions, all the while offering their guidance and experience.” cepts her prize for 2nd place in the 2D category. Carper's piece titled "Interwebs" was an acylic painting. SAM CARAVANA / THE DEPAUW As the world continues to become more digital, so are the exhibition’s submissions. Hadley expects this trend will continue in subsequent years as this particular field of artwork is becoming more and more popular amongst students. Winners of the New Media category include first-place winner Alexis Freund with her digital video “As If,” second-place winner Bei Bei Lu with the inkjet print “Perspectives in Space” and third-place winner Skip Brea with the digital collage “1974.” Studio art students especially appreciate this opportunity to create art pieces without any specific guidelines. “There wasn’t a prompt, so we kind of did our own thing,” said sophomore Julia Briggs, first-place winner of the 2D category with her piece, “No Air.” Other winners for the 2D category include second-place winner Theresa Carper with her acrylic painting “Interwebs” and third-place winner Emily Rudolph with her acrylic painting “Untitled.” “The student exhibition continues to delight and surprise the DePauw community each year,” Hadley said. “It is refreshing to see what our students are able to accomplish in just one semester. We have some incredibly talented artists on this campus, and the juried show is the best opportunity for them to showcase their work to the public and earn the recognition they deserve.” The final winners for the 3D category include first-place winner Abigail Snively with a vinyl lettering piece titled “Cite Yourself,” second-place winner Daylon Weddle with “Collecting Fall” and Adam Rathbun with his “Triangular Sanctuary.”

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New Years with Umphrey’s McGee BY Brian Meyers

features@thedepauw.com Most everyone can recollect a New Years or two about a house party he wishes he hadn’t gone to. Brian Mincks and I didn’t have that in mind for this New Years. Instead, we made a lengthy drive out to Denver to see a relatively unknown band from South Bend, Ind. for three nights. To the uninitiated, three nights of the same band might sound monotonous. For jam band lovers, however, it is the perfect New Years. Driving 12 hours to do that just may indicate which side of the argument we stood on. Umphrey’s McGee has grown immensely since its Notre Dame origination 19 years ago. After covering bands such as Phish, The Grateful Dead and Pink Floyd, the band eventually morphed into the sextet with a repertoire filled with originals and covers, all of which combined total almost 1,000 songs. Some pople call them a jam band, others a rock band, and sticklers call them progressive rock. But labels mean nothing in the venue when the house lights dim. During night one at the Fillmore Auditorium, Umphrey’s enlisted the help of soul-masters The Nth Power and took the stage on the heels of a funky opener. Highlights from their first outing

included “Attachments,” a new tune played once before, an undeniably funky “Resolution,” which led into the crowd favorite “Tribute to the Spinal Shaft,” and a soaring “Den” jam to conclude night one. At last the three-set New Year’s Eve was upon us. Utilizing no opener, Umphrey’s came out strong with a favorite “Wappy Sprayberry,” the lights shining bright enough to get a tan. With help from a horn section, a debut original “Speak Up” ended set one. Set two included a focused “Example 1” and a cover of Squeeze’s 1981 hit “Tempted.” With just 10 minutes until the New Year, they fired into “Bright Lights Big City,” culminating in a euphoric balloon drop with the classic “Auld Land Syne” to ring in 2016. However, the night was not complete until they preformed a hilarious and slightly drunken cover of R Kelly’s “Ignition.” The London Souls opened the night three victory lap. It was a heavy night for Umphrey’s, who called on local talent Jayden Carlson for help on some tunes. A heavy metal “Wizard Burial Ground” lasted 14 minutes. The run ended with thank you’s from the band. A simple YouTube search will answer lingering questions about how a band can cultivate such devoted followers.

Student Fines, international requirement, Title IX discussed at faculty meeting By Staff at The DePauw

news@thedepauw.com Chief among the discussed topics at the monthly DePauw faculty meeting on Monday was Greg Schwipps’ announcement from the Student Life Committee that community standards doled out 327 fines to students last year. This is nearly double the 192 fines given to students from the year before. Schwipps, an associate professor of English and associate chair of the English department, proposed that the University offer more outlets to students other than drinking, though no further steps were taken to address the issue at this meeting. The international study requirement, which was proposed in a previous faculty meeting, was also discussed at great length. This requirement would call for the study of cultures distinct from the United States through a collaboration from various DePauw departments and programs. Most students on DePauw’s campus already fulfill this requirement by the end of their four years, however, so further investigation into this proposed requirement seeks to find a more robust way to instill humanitarian responsibility and complicated global issues in the courses that students take at DePauw. This requirement is being put on

hold due to the push for the multicultural requirement being placed into the curriculum soon. Rebecca Upton from the Title IX team informed the faculty about a video that will be released to them next month that includes an explanation of Title IX and how it applies to DePauw’s campus. The faculty were strongly encouraged to watch the video and educate themselves about the resources that exist for students. They were also asked to spread awareness of Title IX. Upton stressed that the faculty are the first resource for students and that they all need to be informed about what to do in cases of one of their students being affected by sexual assault. A main topic of discussion in this meeting was the relationship between the DePauw faculty and the Board of Trustees. Professor of History Julia Bruggemann shared her insight from sitting in on a Board of Trustees meeting, including their evaluation of the current curriculum at DePauw. They are striving to better connect what students do in the classroom to what they do outside of it. Renovations to The Den and the Hub were also discussed, though nothing has been set in motion as of yet.

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DePauw Dialogue 2.0: an opportunity to embrace our differences

The Editorial Board at The DePauw is composed of three caucasian sorority women. We are all pleased to be a part of making The DePauw, but if we are being honest with ourselves we are not a diverse group of people. The DePauw Dialogue 2.0 is an opportunity for us--and the rest of campus--to learn and discuss diversity of all types: race, (dis)ability, gender, sexual orientation, the list goes on. What excites us the most about the Dialogue is the opportunity to expand the discussions of last year beyond racial issues, which, while important, are by no means the only inclusion and diversity problems that we have on our campus. While the lectures from professionals at last year’s Dialogue were informative, discussions afterward were difficult to get going because people felt too timid to lead the groups. Having qualified professionals lead discussions about specific topics will hopefully allow students, faculty and staff to speak their minds and contribute to the conversation in a meaningful way. The ultimate goal for this Dialogue, which will replace classes on April 6, is for all those on campus to understand one another’s experiences and lives better. If people are in a setting where they feel comfortable sharing their personal stories related to the topic, they will be more likely to be receptive to each other’s experiences and truly want to learn more about the struggles that their peers have had to live with. It is for this reason that DePauw Student Government plans to train students to lead smaller discussion groups and plan the day in general. As of right now, only 20 students have volunteered to aid in the planning and execution of this important day on campus. DSG’s goal is 150. At this point, it is on the students of DePauw whether to take advantage of the opportunity to be a part of this day or not. If we do not respond to the call for volunteers and tell DSG what we want to get out of this day, then we have no right to be upset if we are disappointed by what we learn or don’t learn.

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Mr. Weilhammer makes valid yet biased statements about Greek life, but I applaud him for stepping up to defend the dominant and backward social life at our University. I would also like to point out that simply observing the various stereotypes of each Greek house makes independents neither arrogant nor elitist. Rather, it makes us brave, for we not only point out the stereotypes but also dare to defy them. As a former member of the Greek system at our University, I can assure all first–years that you will not find “your people” in Greek houses. What you will find is an artificial and strictly scheduled

social life that revolves around binge drinking, resulting health issues from said binge drinking and competition to bring in more and “better” recruits than XYZ fraternity or sorority. As I was told during my tenure as a sorority girl by the then–president of the chapter, fraternities and sororities are, on the most basic level, businesses. They do not want you for your personalities and amiable qualities; they want you for your money. They do not care about you as people, and they never will. The first–years on this campus are intelligent and innovative beyond

words. They are talented, passionate and eager to make our campus a better place. Unfortunately, they have, like every class before them, been told that the only way to fit in at our university is to join the Greek system. It is my fervent hope that one day, this immense pressure to conform will cease to exist. What a mind–numbing vision it is to imagine this campus devoid of all individuality. I welcome any response that Mr. Weilhammer has to my letter and am glad to meet with him for further discussion. By Dana Hart

The DePauw | Opinions Lessons from true wilderness: pursuing widespread joy ANNIE DIXON

This past Winter Term, I spent two and half weeks in Minnesota. I can now confidently say I have experienced true wilderness: flown in a four-person airplane; found a kill site where wolves had killed and eaten a deer; done a polar plunge in Lake Superior (with my socks on so the rocks on the beach didn’t freeze to my feet); helped a friend escape an unintentional polar plunge when she broke through some ice; heard from prestigious ecologists such as Dave Mech, Michelle Carstensen, Lynn Rogers, Shannon Barber-Meyer, Dan Stark, and Dave Garshelis; visited the home, writing cabin, and lodge of Sigurd Olson; had frost-nip several times; learned to cross-country ski; experienced temperatures below -20; tracked bobcats, wolves, mink, voles, moose, fox, hares, squirrels; and met some up-and-coming collegiate ecologists. The first lesson I gained from my experience is one that I feel my colleagues should know, professors and students alike. One of my favorite experiences during my time in Minnesota was with a small group hik-

ing in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area located in the Superior National Forest. Sigurd Olson fought to preserve the area in its natural state. During his time of activism, the nearby towns depended on the local forests for the lumber industry that was the foundation of the economy and livelihood of those living there. Today, Sigurd Olson’s influence continues with the laws that prevent the use of motors in the Boundary Waters. The only way to cross the lakes is by canoe or kayak, and planes cannot fly below 500 feet when over the area. During my short time in the Boundary Waters, I felt I was in pure wilderness. We meditated alone while we were there, and during that time, there was nothing moving but the wind. I could not hear road noise, boats, planes or even animals moving about. That feeling was surreal. I could not recall the last time I was totally disconnected from civilization and experienced true silence. I would articulate my happiness during that moment, but I cannot. Sigurd Olson would say the Boundary Waters gave me a feeling everyone secretly desires that only true wilderness can provide. As much as I want to believe everyone wants to be outside, I do not think that is the lesson I brought back with me. I think the Boundary Waters taught me to encourage all of my colleagues to figure out what brings them as much joy as being in nature brings me and to pursue whatever that may be. Ecologist E. O.

Wilson was right when he said only through widespread contentment will we ever achieve sustainability. After all, the instinct to prioritize oneself will almost always trump the preservation of the earth. But, if every individual pursues his or her passion, we will be able to fully focus on our work towards a sustainable lifestyle. This is an important lesson to consider when thinking about the upcoming election. Candidates can never accomplish as much as they promise and are almost always changed by the oval office. Though Obama’s changes were slow, the outsider who promised to change the political game has found himself playing it just like everyone else.

-Annie Dixon is a sophomore environmental biology major from Evansville, Indiana

Taylor Jones On Sept. 15, 1963, many of your parents and grandparents living today were already born. 1963 was also the year that a church was bombed on 16th Street in Birmingham, Ala. Ask your parents and grandparents what they remember about the bombing. It was probably the same things that you remember about the churches burning to ashes in Charleston, S.C. in 2015: news outlets covering it for a day or two and Black people carrying it on longer than you would like to hear about it. Black people crying and making statements: “It could have been me” or “Rest in Peace little Black babies” or “How can a white man get away with this?” Then, from a single question, you see Black people flooding the streets with hand crafted signs, stopping people from work, distracting the city with their pain and personal problems.

What is your favorite part of spring semester?

“Spring break, easily.”

Anastasia Tavkhelidze, junior

“Little 5. It’s better than Monon because there are less annoying alumni and more student festivities.”

Ryan garrigus, sophomore

Understanding a white perception You acknowledge that bombing and burning churches is a little extreme, but Black people are out of control for thinking that an infant’s body exploding to pieces or the burning of the only place that brought a run-down community together to pray, eat, and sing is enough to stop someone else from going to work. Why should a city shut down for Black people? How about even more recently, with the Tamir Rice case? Why on earth is every Black person crying about a case that has nothing to do with him? Tamir Rice was a Black child with a toy gun. The police received a call that a boy was armed. Black boys should not play with toy guns, right? They know the politics behind Blacks and guns. Black people are always in the news for shooting each other. So, it is safe for the policemen to assume that the 12-yearold Black boy’s toy gun is real. They are always real. That was in Cleveland. Not St. Louis, Detroit, or even Chicago–the murder capitals of America. You never stop to think that maybe the fact that Cleveland is never consistently in the news for Black killings is the reason that some Blacks yell “It could have been my child.” You never think that some Black people are crying

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because they have had a father or brother that was shot and killed by the police, with the only difference being that it was not covered the news because his story had been told before. “He was just another n***** affiliated in a gang,” not a little boy like Tamir Rice. Gang members are not news worthy unless they are going to jail, then it is justice for all of America: all they do is sell drugs, kill each other, and leave their “baby mamas” single – not adding any value to America’s GDP or the city unless they fill a few cells. But those white men that bomb and burn churches, they deserve a tear or two. They are troubled and trapped in their own minds. So let us raise awareness for mental health. These white men were good children that became victims of the mind. They used to live normal boy lives, playing with toy guns in a game of cops and robbers in the park. I wonder what Tamir Rice was doing with a toy gun in the park on Nov. 22, 2014 when the cops shot him dead. He must have been the robber. -Jones is a senior English Writing and Women’s Studies major from St. Louis.

“Recruitment so I can meet new people.”

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Men’s basketball drops weekend home games BY MALLORY DILLON

sports@thedepauw.com The men’s basketball team dropped two conference games this weekend after falling to both Allegheny College and Hiram College. They now move to an overall record of 7-14 for the season. Friday night’s game against Allegheny proved to be a fairly even matchup. DePauw managed to secure an 11-point lead in the second half, only to let it slip to the Gators. “We lost flow on offense and weren’t able to get stops like we had been in the first half,” said sophomore guard Mason Hankins. Allegheny dominated the last few minutes of the game and closed on a 19-3 run to secure a 59-54 victory. With only an 18-hour turnaround, the Tigers tipped off Saturday afternoon against a talented team of Hiram College Terriers, who currently hold a record of 15-6. The two teams originally faced off in early January when Hiram earned a 91-60 victory. This time, however, the Tigers knew what kind of team to prepare for. “We knew Hiram wants to press and put a lot of pressure on you defensively, so we took care of the ball better than the last time, and we got back in transition better,” sophomore guard David Vogel said. DePauw took advantage of the home court to maintain a lead for majority of the first half. Despite their efforts to establish a lead early, the Tigers still headed into the locker room trailing by six with a score of 31-25 at halftime. DePauw came out strong in the second half, quickly closing gap to just three points with the help of a basket from junior guard Luke Lattner. From that point forward, the game was dictated by a series of back-and-forth runs made by each team. Although their performance had greatly improved from the last matchup against Hiram, the Tigers were unable to pull out the victory and lost to the Terriers by a score of 72-65. Sophomore Jack VandeMerkt led the Tigers with 17 points. Other strong performances came from Lattner with 15 points and Vogel with 9 points on three three-pointers. After the games this weekend, DePauw now holds a conference record of 3-11. This places them in a tie with Allegheny College for ninth place in the North Coast Atlantic Conference standings. The men have four games left in the season, all of which are competitive conference matchups. “Since we only have four games left in the regular season we need to keep improving and I think we can come out with some W’s,” Vogel said. The team travels to Springfield, Ohio on Wednesday to face the Wittenberg Tigers. Tipoff is scheduled for 8 p.m.

Men’s Lacrosse Ready to Break .500 BY SAM CARAVANA

sports@thedepauw.com Before the men’s lacrosse team even set foot on the turf at Reavis Stadium this year, their goals had been firmly set: win their first five games, beat four conference rivals, and have a winning record. Head Coach Carl Haas is confident his team can achieve all of their goals this season, sporting nine players that have played at least two seasons in the competitive North Coast Athletic Conference. “We’ve taken our lumps and that experience has got to start paying off playing these teams,” Haas said. “We were really close in the Kenyon game and we were really close in the Oberlin game. Instead of just being like, ‘boy, we we’re really close,’ we need to take the next step and hopefully beat those guys.” The DePauw men’s lacrosse team has nearly doubled in size from 21 players to 37 this season, largely due to their 19-person recruiting class. Hailing from California, Texas, Maryland and across the Midwest, a handful of the young players have already shown promise. This includes freshman attackman Steen Jorgensen, who led New Trier High School to an Illinois State Championship in 2015. Jorgenson will be one of three freshmen that will likely make up the attack unit, in addition to Buck Dorger and Matthew Dauw.

The defense will also welcome new additions first-year Donny Bleifuss and sophomore Jack Gomez. An Indianapolis native, Gomez will suit up for the Tigers for the first time this season after sitting out in 2015 due to a torn hamstring that required surgery to repair. After moving to attack to last season, junior Nick Woerner and sophomores Ben Sherman and Andrew Wright will be returning to the midfield in 2016. The trio tallied 145 points last season, which the Tigers hope to repeat this season since the loss of standout midfielder sophomore Kyle Roberts over the summer. Roberts, who put up 15 goals and six assists last season, is out for the season with a lingering wrist injury that required surgery. Despite the loss of Roberts, the midfield will likely be the driving force of the offensive unit this season. “I think, just based on pure experience, our midfield is much stronger and has more depth,” Woerner said, referencing the young attack unit. In addition to position changes and new freshmen, Ben Shifflett, of Lees-McCrae College, will be replacing Keith Long as the assistant coach. The change follows Long’s departure for NCAC rival Ohio Wesleyan University during the fall. Instead of taking over the offense, which Long led, Shifflett will switch responsibilities with Haas and manage the defense. The defense, while adjusting to Shif-

flett’s coaching style, will also be dealing with the loss of sophomore goalies Kaleb VanArsdale and Zach Taylor, who split time last season, but will not be returning this season. Either junior Connor Patterson or sophomore Joe Musto will replace the duo. Despite the initial obstacles, Haas praised the defense. “The defense is really far ahead of the offense and part of that is because I am coaching the offense,” said Haas, who focused on defense for the past three seasons. Although he has a limited background in coaching offense, Haas has worked closely with his players to develop a new offensive scheme. “He is allowing us to work a lot with him and give a lot of suggestion and feedback,” Woerner said. After only four days of practice, the Tigers scrimmaged the University of Indianapolis and the University of the Cumberlands on Saturday. The scrimmages produced mixed results. The team faltered 16-8 against University of Indianapolis, a first-year division II program, and blew past Cumberlands with a final score of 17-6. Despite the early loss, upperclassmen players were content with the level of play. “I thought we played pretty well,” Woerner said. “Probably comparable to half way through last season.” The Tigers kick off their season at home on Feb. 20th against Rhodes College.

Sophomore Ben Sherman scores a goal against Millsaps College last season. Sherman was 2nd on the team in 2015 with 25 goals. SAM CARAVANA / THE DEPAUW

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Track and field teams return to competition in home meet BY Austin Candor

sports@thedepauw.com DePauw track and field took another step on Friday toward preparing for the upcoming outdoor season. The Tigers hosted eight teams in the Tiger Small College Classic, which was their first home meet of the year as well as their first meet since returning from Winter Term. “This meet was more of just a practice meet for us…seeing how it feels to compete again,” said sophomore jumper Kayla Kottra. With stronger numbers, the men’s team was able to finish third overall, while the women placed sixth. The men’s performance was highlighted by senior Marcus Dozier, who not only won, but also broke his own school record in the shot put with a throw of 17.23 meters. His throw currently stands as the longest in Division III. “For him to be throwing this well already is really awesome,” said head coach Kori Stoffregen. “He’s fired up about [having the longest throw].” DePauw also secured first place finishes from first-years Johnny Miller and Paul Christian. Miller won in the long jump (6.11 m/20-0.5), while Christian won the 3,000-meter run (9:06.68). On the women’s side, the Tigers were held down by injuries. One of DePauw’s top sophomore sprinters, Cami Etgen, sat out with a pulled hamstring. “Again, it’s not helpful to a women’s team that’s already a little banged up,” said Stoffregen. “There really just wasn’t a lot of fire power out there for the women.” Nevertheless, DePauw got a string of third place finishes from first-year sprinter Kaitlyn Daanen in the 60-meter dash (8.14 seconds), senior Katie Manalo in the weight throw (12.10m/398.5), and senior Ellie Sheffield in the 60-meter hurdles (10.22 seconds). After being hurt for a significant portion of last indoor season, Kottra was just happy to compete again. “It was just nice to get back into the rhythm of jumping, just kind of figuring out what I need to work on this season,” Kottra said. “The indoor season is going to be a lot better than it was last year.” Kottra finished eighth in the long jump (4.03m/13-2.75) and fifth in the triple jump (8.96m/29-4.75). The Tigers will host their next meet this coming Saturday with the DePauw Invitational, a meet that will draw close to 15 other schools, including Hanover, Centre and Rhodes. Stoffregen is expecting a better turnout of competitors as the team works towards the spring. “[The] goal… is trying to get everyone in the meet and… get our feet wet,” said Stoffregen. “It’s a meet that we’re really looking forward to.”

Senior Marcus Dozier celebrates after throwing 17.23 meters in the shot put. Dozier’s toss broke his owns school record and is the longest throw in Division III this season. SAM CARAVANA / THE DEPAUW

Sophomore Ryan Grizzard leaps into the air during the long jump. Grizzard placed fourth in the event with a distance of 6.03 meters. SAM CARAVANA / THE DEPAUW

During the 60 meter hurdle event, junior Cameron Stewart (middle) tumbles to the ground near the last hurdle with teammate George Macy (right) behind him. SAM CARAVANA / THE DEPAUW

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Women’s basketball clinches two home wins BY MIKE WETOSKA

sports@thedepauw.com The women’s basketball team improved their record to 16-6 with two home victories over Allegheny and Hiram this past weekend. The Tigers kicked off their weekend on Friday against an Allegheny team that has been struggling to stay afloat all season. Both teams started off the game shooting cold, but the Tigers were able to pick up the pace and grab a 10-4 lead by the end of the first quarter. The second quarter proved to be much more exciting than the first. After a series of runs made by both teams, the Tigers held a comfortable 33-23 lead. DePauw was dominant for the majority of the third quarter, leading by as many as 18 points. However, Allegheny remained persistent. The Gators fought back midway through the fourth quarter, bringing the game within reach.

With two minutes to go, they had brought the game to within one possession, trailing by just three points. Fortunately for the Tigers, Allegheny fell victim to an end of the game collapse. Unable to score within the last two minutes, the DePauw put up another eight points to secure a 63-53 victory. Junior Taylor Howard led the Tigers in scoring with 19 points, and seniors Abby Keller and Colleen Connors finished the game with 15 points and 11 points, respectively. The ladies tipped off again on Saturday afternoon, hoping for another winning result. The Tigers quickly built a lead, continuing their dominance deep into the second quarter. By the end of the first half, DePauw was leading the Hiram Terriers by 28 points. Leading by a hefty margin of 37-9, the Tigers were able to play most of the second half in a comfortable position. Although the Tigers kept their offense running up to par, they began to slow defensively. After allowing just nine points in the entire

first half, they gave up 17 points to Hiram in the third quarter. DePauw had given up more points to Terriers in the third quarter than the entire first half of the game, but they were still able to increase their lead to 30 points by the end of the third quarter. The fourth quarter told a very similar story. DePauw held a commanding lead throughout and put up another 19 points in the fourth quarter to seal a 75-47 victory. Freshman Maya Howard led the team with 24 points coming off of the bench, and both junior Claire Ryan and sophomore Emily Budde put up 7 points each. The Tigers have now won six of their last seven games, improving to 16-6 for the year. They currently sit at No. 2 in the NCAC conference standings, trailing only to Denison (19-3). The ladies will look to continue their winning streak Wednesday against Wittenberg. Tipoff is scheduled for 6 p.m.

First-year Maya Howard fights through a pick during the Tiger's 75-47 victory over Hiram College. Howard put up a career high 24 points during the conference match. SAM CARAVANA / THE DEPAUW

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