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Social unrest grips DePauw University again saying, “Here comes trouble.” Reyes notes that this made them feel “very uncomfortable.” Unprompted, one grill worker offered to put jalapeños on a student’s food. Reyes described what happened next: “Server 2: ‘Come on guys, what are you guys here for?’ Server 1: ‘They’re here to ask you for some money’ ‘At this point, we are absolutely offended and begin to speak out about the situation to which finally, the second server says, ‘Naw man, don’t say that.’ *turning to us* ‘I’ll beat him up for you.’” Jason Rose, general manager for Bon Appetite, the food service provider on campus, wrote in an email that they have taken this complaint seriously and have conducted a “prompt review with support of Bon Appetite Human Recourses.” Rose added, “We have taken appropriate action to help ensure that all students receive great customer service and are treated with respect.” He declined to specify what action has been taken. Students involved in the incident were unavailable or declined to comment. Renee Madison, senior advisor to the president for diversity and compliance, a newly created position as of this year, feels Students and professors gather in the academic quad during lunchtime on Wednesday to have an open conversation about diverthat the current issues of multicultural tolerance at DePauw sity on campus. CHRISTA SCHROEDEL / THE DEPAUW should be openly discussed. “We need to own this as a campus and for people who aren’t directly, but this is my fault. My silence makes this my fault.” aware of the issues that exist for the students on our campus,” BY MADISON DUDLEY AND LEAH WILLIAMS Last year, students spoke out about the campus climate in “The Madison said in a phone interview last night. “We need to be having news@thedepauw.com Movement,” a student-led group dedicated to conversations about conversations about that so there is an awareness on our campus.” Madison compared tackling issues of race and microaggressions More than 100 students, staff and faculty gathered on the Holton diversity issues at DePauw. While the first few months of this academic year have been rela- on campus to tackling sexual assault. Academic Quad Wednesday in a display of solidarity for multicultural “There is no difference between this and sexual assault and the students who say DePauw University is not addressing what they view tively quiet, tension started to rise again after senior Jonathan Reyes sent out an email titled “Here Comes Trouble” to select students and bystander intervention, that if you hear or see someone say something as a hostile learning and living environment. They came at noon and stood in the cold. One by one, students faculty. In this letter, Reyes describes an incident of disrespect that that is hurtful, you know how to respond to that,” she said. Student Body President Cody Watson spoke on behalf of Deand faculty stepped forward to speak. Professors called on the comPauw Student Government. munity to stand in solidarity with the students facing acts of microag“We do believe that we need, as a campus, to have these discusgression at DePauw and the 43 missing and presumably dead nonsions and really make sure that we are all having a great experience DePauw students from Iguala, Mexico. “There is no difference between this and sexual assault on this campus,” Watson said. Dione Gordon, senior and the first African American Old Gold and the bystander intervention, that if you hear or see Dave Berque, dean of academic life, said in an email interview Queen, advised her fellow students to not settle for the status quo that semester he has heard from two students who had conand be willing to broach difficult topics. someone say something that is hurtful, you know how to cernsthis about classroom atmosphere. In September, the faculty ap“Be okay with being uncomfortable,” Gordon said. “That’s a part proved the Classroom Atmosphere policy, which allows students to of life.” respond to that.” Gordon emphasized conversations between students, but faculty -Renee Madison, Senior Advisor to the President for Diversity and Compliance report such complaints. Berque views it as “a step in the right direction. Of course, we who attended the event showed great interest in being included in have room to improve and we are committed to that improvement.” the conversation. They, too, feel that they have a role to play in these Students’ opinions discussions. “I’m a white man. I’m a white middle-class man. I’m a white mid- occurred between him and other members of Lambda Sigma Upsilon dle-class heterosexual man. I’m on the right side of the equation,” said Fraternity, Inc., a Latino fraternity, and staff members at the Hub. In the email, Reyes said that on a trip to late night food services, David Newman, Lester Martin Jones Professor of Sociology, who also Diversity | cont’d on page 3 came to support the students. “This is my fault. I didn’t do anything the woman at the register greeted him and his fraternity brothers by

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In the struggle for rights in the 1960s, some chose protests while others chose force. But what was the real story behind the beret worn by members of the Black Panthers and the Young Lords? On Wednesday, Lambda Sigma Upsilon Latino Fraternity, Inc. hosted former member and current historian of the Illinois Chapter of the Black Panther Party, David Lemieux, and founder of the Young Lords, Jose “Cha Cha” Jimenez for a talk about the ideals that stood behind these movements. Despite the negative and even fear-invoking connotations that are linked with perceptions of these groups, the two noted that the primary purpose of these activist groups was to serve the people and the community. “We were for Puerto Rican liberation, Mexican liberation and immigrant rights,” Jimenez said. “We helped start the people’s law office and other programs like free health clinics.” The Young Lords, founded in 1968, was a national human rights movement that began in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago. Jimenez, now 66,

recounted the environment that produced the need for such a group. During this time, the conservative groups that controlled the area did not consider the needs of the poor and especially the immigrant community. David Lemieux, 61, who at 16 was the second youngest member of the Illinois Chapter of the Black Panther Party, talked about his experience with this group. “We got businesses to donate food and money. We woke up at 3 o’clock a.m., went to church basements and cooked free breakfast for poor children,” Lemieux said. “This was the initial program of the Panthers because a hungry child cannot reach his or her potential.” The group also created free health clinics and services to help people visit their loved ones in prison, despite being under constant attack by the police. The Black Panthers, however, did not take the nonviolent approach that was common to other organizations. In a time when black people were treated with such force as water hoses and dogs, Lemieux discussed their belief in self-defense. “If you try to harm me, there will be retribution,”

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Lemieux said. “If you harm me, I will you harm you back.” However, he discouraged taking physical force today and encouraged education as a way to make positive change. Participation in this organization had its fair share of danger. Lemieux recounted at age 16 having a police officer seize him from a Panther location and threaten him at gun point, under the guise of a curfew violation. Students seemed to be receptive to the speakers. “I think it was very inspirational to hear about what they’ve been through,” first-year Tendai Hinds said. “It inspires all of us to make a positive change on campus.” Senior Jonathan Reyes, member of Lambda Sigma Upsilon was pleased with the event turnout. “It was really great to see so many people there and that they are so intently listening,” Reyes said. Junior Ines Giramata is taking this as a call for intellectual achievement. “Going to this event has encouraged me to read more and educate myself more,” Giramata said.

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issues of racism and microaggression and the impact of these on our students’ education and general well-being.” Part of the discussion at Wednesday’s meeting will be about adding on diversity and an M, or multicultural, distribution requirement. multiculturalism at DePauw are varied. “Most students would actually naturally fill the requirement, its just “Basically, the value of diversity is not often seen at DePauw,” seeing what how the patterns will change,” Casey said in an interview sophomore Ines Giramata said, “but there is a presence of diverse yesterday. people.” Although the faculty is discussing adding Junior Michael Chavez has similar views on an M requirement, making the change a realDePauw campus diversity. ity will still take time. “In terms of inclusion, it is a little broken; “It will be a heated discussion, and it will “Most students would actually there is more to do,” Chavez said. take months,” Casey said. “I’ve never seen a Many DePauw students see diversity as befaculty do a curriculum change in less than naturally fill the requirement, ing important. First-year Jack Norton said that he months.” its just seeing what how the views DePauw as being very tolerant. The faculty will also consider taking a day “It is a lot more diverse than my high school, off from regular classes to devote to a focused patterns will change.” so it’s nice,” Norton said. discussion of inclusion on this campus. -Brian Casey, DePauw University President There is emphasis that diversity is needed “There’s talk of making it a winter term and should be embraced at DePauw. project for students to plan it,” Casey said. “I grew up in a very diverse area; people can “We want to make it in a way that will get lots grow from being in a diverse environment,” first of people engaged and feeling like they’re year Molly Doehrmann said. getting a lot out of it.” Wednesday’s call to stand in solidarity is not the only sign that Madison said that all the discussions happening right now are valufaculty members are taking students’ complaints seriously. Bridget able to DePauw and its students. Gourley, chair of the faculty, has called a special faculty meeting for “I don’t think having conversations is a bad thing,” Madison said. “I Wednesday. In her email to the faculty, Gourley wrote that at the don’t think it’s something we should be afraid of.” meeting “there will be one agenda item: to address on-going campus

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Delta Chi visits DePauw, looks into returning BY LEXY BURTON news@thedepauw.com

Delta Chi Fraternity headquarters sent two staff members to DePauw University between Oct. 28 and Nov. 8 to engage with students and staff about the possibility of the fraternity's return to campus. According to a The DePauw article published on Feb. 4, 2011, Delta Chi has a 128-year legacy on DePauw’s campus; it was the fifth chapter of the fraternity established, two years after the organization’s founding at Cornell University in 1890. The DePauw chapter of Delta Chi was the fourth-oldest active chapter in the country. “Delta Chi requested the opportunity to come to campus and explore the level of interest of our students for a possible return to campus as a colony because of their long history with DePauw,” said Eric Wolfe, assistant director and coordinator for fraternity life at DePauw. As of 2011, Delta Chi was not allowed to participate in formal recruitment due to low membership retention and increasing debt, which lead to the fraternity leaving campus. Delta Chi had left DePauw before, but on different terms. When founded in 1890, Delta Chi was strictly a professional fraternity for law students. DePauw's School of Law closed in 1895, according to "DePauw: a Pictoral History," and Delta Chi didn't return to campus until 1928, six years after the national fraternity ditched the professional identity to be a social fraternity. The building on Locust Street dates back to the 1928 return of the chapter. Their presence within the last two weeks has not been the first time Delta Chi has tried to return to DePauw. Last year they attempted to come back on campus, but decided against returning after discussing it with Interfraternity Council, Campus Living and Community Development and students. However, current President of IFC Jim Perry thinks Delta Chi’s return would benefit DePauw’s campus. “I think that it could be positive to have them on campus as DePauw has had more chapters in past history, and they bring back a rich tradition to the fraternity experience,” Perry said. On the other hand, there are mixed views

on whether or not Delta Chi’s return to campus would have a positive effect on the community. “I don't know if it is the smartest thing, simply because fraternities already struggle with numbers,” sophomore Michael Jennings said. “First we need another sorority before we bring another fraternity to campus.” Many students are also wondering why DePauw would want to support the presence of another fraternity before the support of another sorority’s arrival. “It seems odd that they would add another fraternity when there’s already ten on campus,” said sophomore Christina Seung. Students are not the only ones questioning Delta Chi’s recent arrival on campus. The possibility of them returning on campus and participating in recruitment in the next year is being discussed by IFC. “I know many IFC exec members and chapter presidents met with Delta Chi representatives,” said Cody Watson, student body president. “Additionally, IFC is in the midst of discussions about the impact Delta Chi would have on recruitment and the campus as a whole.” Watson is also the president of Sigma Nu Fraternity. Delta Chi’s return to campus not only would require support from the study body, but they must be approved through an IFC expansion process in order to participate in IFC’s formal recruitment. “Delta Chi's return to campus is welcomed as long as there is student support for the colony, which includes, but is not limited to, adequate support from other IFC fraternities and unaffiliated men who wish to join Delta Chi,” Wolfe said. The two members from headquarters held a presence on campus during their two week visit by stopping by sorority homes, tabling in the Student Union Building and passing out Delta Chi fraternity buttons. Ultimately, after the two-week period a meeting was held with about 12 students interested in learning more about Delta Chi and their plans to make a come back on campus.

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Order of Omega initiates new members BY JULIE BLOCK news@thedepauw.com

Thirty-three students from various greek organizations on campus were initiated into Order of Omega Monday evening. Order of Omega is an undergraduate greek honors society representing students from the Interfraternity Council, Panhellenic Council, Multicultural Greek Council and National Pan-Hellenic Council. To apply, students must be juniors or seniors and they must have at least a 3.2 cumulative grade point average. The students involved in the honors society are required to do 10 hours of service in addition to meetings and group service outings. Junior and new initiate Grace Quinn said the first group service event that new members participated in was pumpkin decorating with residents at the Asbury Towers Retirement Community. As the holidays draw closer, members will sing Christmas carols at Asbury Towers. Quinn said she was excited to join Order of Omega because it is one of the easiest ways for members of different greek chapters to come together and learn more about one another. “While each chapter has their own values, Order of Omega is a way for greeks to kind of come together and share the same values and join in service together and just kind of continue the movement to better the greek community as well as the Greencastle community,” Quinn said. Students with cumulative GPAs above a 3.2 were sent an email inviting them to apply at the beginning of the year. The application consisted of a series of questions regarding the students’ involvement on campus, why they want to be in Order of Omega and questions about their philanthropic backgrounds.

Students turned in their applications in early October and were notified of their acceptance in mid-October. The initiation ceremony was held in the Peeler Auditorium and consisted solely of current members and new initiates. Current members discussed the responsibilities that Order of Omega members have to the greek, DePauw and Greencastle communities. With issues of diversity and campus climate currently being discussed on campus, junior and new initiate Kevin Bugielski wants to use Order of Omega as a tool for bringing the different greek organizations together. “I think we have a unique opportunity to facilitate conversations between IFC, Panhel, MGC and NPHC,” Bugielski said. “I think those conversations, especially in light of the various conversations that we’ve been having on campus, are extremely necessary at this point, and not only do I think it will solve and create bridges between the councils by having this conversation, but I think it will enhance the relationships that each council member has with each other.” Junior and new initiate Katie Kondry said the time commitments and the $70 initiation fee are well worth the reward of being involved in a prestigious society with so many different kinds of people. “[There is] a certain pressure to serve as role models on campus and search for new areas where we can get involved,” Kondry said. “I believe that all students who qualify should apply to Order of Omega because of the lifelong friendships and service opportunities that membership brings. The group consists of some of the most inspiring leaders on campus and I can't wait to see what they can teach me.”

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Students spend 27 hours fasting to raise awareness for human trafficking BY SARAH REDMAN news@thedepauw.com

Fasting has been a means of protest for centuries, and DePauw University students recently undertook the challenge on campus to spread the word against slavery. On Friday, Nov. 7, DePauw’s International Justice Mission (IJM) organized an event called the “27-Hour Fast” where students abstained from food for 27 hours to remember the 27 million people who are still slaves of human trafficking in the world. 27-Hour Fast had two objectives in addition to raising awareness against human trafficking. They wanted to remind the participants that while they were fasting and felt hunger pains, those pains symbolized what victims of human trafficking struggle with every day. Participants were encouraged to pray for the slaves. This event incorporated Christian values to help advocate for those suffering. Meredith Lockman, president of IJM; Melinda Ervin, vice president of IJM; Rodelyn Lipumano of InterVarsity Christian Leadership and Jordan Lienhoop coordinated the event. During the fasting event, the IJM had four stations to help make fasting a smooth process and raise awareness for their cause simultaneously. The first station provided students with more information about the organization and the strides it takes to combat human trafficking. Sexual exploitation remains one of the greatest issues throughout the globe. Many victims of human trafficking are often trapped in their situation and need organizations, like IJM, to raise awareness to stop the oppression in society. “It’s a worthy cause. Human trafficking is a terrible, terrible thing and I think it’s something no one can stay neutral on,” said Perry Grimwood, senior and participant in the 27-Hour Fast. At the second station, there was a letter writing activity. Here participants could express their feelings about human trafficking to IJM workers and other survivors. Following this activity was the third station where students could draw pictures or paint to describe their thoughts about human trafficking. “[My favorite part of the 27-Hour Fast was] just having everyone gather in a place where we could learn more about human trafficking and express our thoughts was great,” Ervin said. “The movie viewing also got everyone talking and asking questions, which was a part of our goal to raise awareness about human trafficking.” The fourth and final station played a video called “Human Trafficking” to the audience. The film had two parts and featured the stories of victims of sexual exploitation. The characters were fictitious, but their stories were accurate depictions of the daily struggles and abuse that people face as a result of human trafficking. Lockman said, “the fast was also a great way to come together to discuss the issue and pray for those who are currently victims of human trafficking, those who have survived the ordeal, and those who are working to end it.”

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DePauw memorializes the late Rick Hillis BY VICTORIA HOUGHTALEN news@thedepauw.com

The solemn atmosphere of the memorial service for DePauw University Professor Rick Hillis quickly changed to celebratory as his stories, poems and songs were shared at The Elms on Tuesday. Hillis, an English professor, died unexpectedly on Oct. 6 while on sabbatical in Texas. He was 58 years old. Married to Emily Doak, a writer, Hillis normally lived in Greencastle. He grew up in Saskatchewan, Canada and taught fiction writing, screenwriting, poetry and songwriting. He also wrote original work, including a book of poetry called “The Blue Machines of Night” and a short story collection, “Limbo River.” DePauw University President Brian Casey welcomed the event. “We gather as a faculty, but we also gather as a family,” he said. The celebration of his life included a eulogy by Istvan Csicsery-Ronay, a DePauw English

professor, Hillis’ friend and neighbor. “He worked tirelessly to make his writing honest and truthful,” said Csicsery-Ronay. “He labored over his stories, on page and in song, with a perfectionist’s endurance: cutting away everything he considered ego.” The service often erupted in laughter as Hillis’ pieces ranged from insightful to satirical. His folk-sounding songs were filled with beautiful poetry. Hillis enjoyed playing music with friends like Csicsery-Ronay. Musician alum David McMillin was in attendance. Hillis’ songs ranged from the soothing “Snow Song” to the upbeat “Hotel Toledo.” “The circle of friends and musicians that Rick was a part of has been broken and will never be the same,” Carol Cox, long-time friends with Hillis and his wife. “His seat in the song circle may be empty but his music, his voice, and his presence will be with us forever.” Hillis’ students remembered him fondly. “Rick taught us about writing, but he also taught us about life,” said Kristen Mitchell, a former student. “How to write a shitty first

draft and make mistakes, how to revise and know which mistakes to keep, how to reimagine, how to take criticism, how to look inward, and most importantly, how to look outward. Rick’s teaching method taught us not only how to be thoughtful writers, but how to be more empathetic human beings.” Csicsery-Ronay also noted, “He loved his students, and encouraged them because he believed writing honestly would make them write well and writing well would make them better human beings.” DePauw 2014 graduate Carianna Arredondo dedicated her painting “The Blue Macines of Night” for Rick. “Rick was alive in that room at The Elms through his stories, his poems, and his songs,” said Harry Brown, the chair of the English department. “Members of Rick’s family were there alongside his friends, colleagues, and students. Together, they gave us a rich and complete picture of who Rick was and why we will miss him.”

Justice Thursdays address campus concerns BY EMILY MCCARTER news@thedepauw.com

Students rushed down the stairs of the Union Building when Greisy Genao started setting up her “Justice Thursdays” table in the lower level. Justice Thursdays is a photo booth campaign that happens every week during lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Each Thursday there is a different topic that students can write their response to on a white board, then get their photo taken with their response. The photos are then posted on the Compton Center’s Facebook page. “The Compton Center’s mission is to create change and social equity through education, advocacy and activism,” said Valerie Rudolph, coordinator of the Compton Center for Peace and Justice. “So this is a way for people to share their voice, giving people a voice and then putting it on social media so that it raises awareness and hopefully educates too.” Justice Thursdays is all about getting people talking about otherwise ignored topics. “The goal of Justice Thursdays is to create conversation and healthy dialogue, while also allowing people to see what their peers think about subjects you otherwise would not have spoken about,” said Genao, first-year student and Compton Center intern, in an email on

Wednesday. “It is an easy-going approach to issues that may be intense for some. It is also a fun away to educate others.” Genao started Justice Thursdays at the beginning of the semester “as a way to raise awareness of the Compton Center, the center on campus for peace and social justice.” She also wanted “an interesting and healthy way to create dialogue and address pressing issues that would also reach a multitude of people on campus.” Genao got the idea from working with an organization in her hometown of New York that utilized photo booths in order to “strengthen community and self-empowerment” within the organization. Any student in the Hub during lunchtime can stop by and share their opinions about the weekly topic. The topics are phrased in the form of the beginning to a sentence so that the participator can finish the sentence in whatever way they see fit. Past topics have been Ferguson, building community, gender and sexuality, educational justice, and self-care. A past phrase has been “We can build community at DePauw by…” “I feel like the campaign is giving a voice and letting it be seen in the open and where everyone comes,” said senior Dione Gordon. “It takes [issues] past social media and takes it past me just having a conversation with my

friends who look just like me, but it’s opening it up to the campus as a whole, to every student that walks in the Hub and is able to see what is being written. It’s helping people that don’t understand to understand.” This week, Justice Thursdays wanted students to address the “#DearDePauw” trend that has been circulating about social media. “[I want people to gain] more acceptance, more understanding and more care,” Gordon said. “Care in the fact that there are experiences that happen and even though you may not experience them, it’s ok to put your helping hand out. Everyone may not go through the same thing, but just everyone having that compassion to be like ‘I still want to know what you’re going through’ is the best thing.” Gordon wrote on her board, “#DearDePauw I am not a case study. I matter as a student and your 2014 first African American Old Gold Queen. #ITooAmDePauw.” “I don’t expect much from the phototakers except that they are real and honest in their photos,” Genao said. Genao wrote on her white board, “#DearDePauw Thank you for listening.”

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COUPLES Madi & Dylan

1. How did you meet? We actually met for the first time through a mutual friend when we TP-ed a kids’ house when we were freshmen in high school. He changed schools that summer, and we didn’t stay in contact. Then his junior year he transferred to my high school, and we remet at a Friday night football game. This upcoming Monday, the 17, will be our two-year mark, so that’s kind of exciting. We started dating in 2012.

2. How is long-distance treating you? The distance thing is going really well. Last year we were five hours apart, which is a pain, but

easily manageable. With that being said, it is so great to have him only 30 minutes away this year. It is nice that we have our own lives and are both so heavily involved in our campuses. I am on the board of directors at D3TV, am in the Alpha Chi Omega sorority on campus and play club volleyball. He is a member of the Varsity basketball team and involved in many philanthropies on campus. I love that the two of us are able to do our own thing but also able to see each other when we need to.

3. Do you see each other more at DePauw or Wabash?

Katie & Dalton

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1. How did you meet? I was working on campus this summer, and he was working in the Putnam Country prosecutor’s office

here in Greencastle. I was living with a group of girls in the duplexes, and one of my roommates was also working at the prosecutor’s office with him and she introduced us. We started dating in July, so it’s been just over three months.

2. How is long-distance treating you? It can be difficult not being able to see him almost every day like most couples that go to the same

school, but we make it work. Since we are able to text and call all the time, it doesn’t make the distance seem so bad. I can usually go over to see him about every other weekend, which can give me something extra to look forward to during those weeks, and I’m lucky because that is not nearly as hard as some of my friends who have to wait months to see their boyfriends back home.

3. Do you see each other more at DePauw or Wabash? He will come here to visit sometimes or take me out to dinner when we have a chance, but it usually

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works out that I go there. But that works perfectly for me because it lets me get away from Greencastle for just a tiny bit and have some more dining options beyond Casa and Marvin’s, though I still love both of them. Besides, since I live in a sorority house, it’d probably be weird for him to be around so many girls, just kidding.

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4. What colors will you be wearing on Saturday? I will of course be sporting the black and gold and cheering just as loud for us to bring back the bell!

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1. How did you meet? I’m from Massachusetts but a lot of my family lives in Crawfordsville. One of my cousins wrestled with

him all through high school, so he’s a family friend. We started talking more when my aunt told me he was going to Wabash and, since I stayed here at DePauw during the summer, we realized we really liked each other and started dating. We’ve been dating for six months.

2. How is long-distance treating you? The distance isn’t bad because we can still see each other pretty much every weekend. 3. Do you see each other more at DePauw or Wabash? I definitely go there more. I live in a sorority, so he can’t spend the night here. It’s usually easier for me to stay at Wabash.

We try to share who goes where equally. It really just depends on our busy schedules and what is going on.

4. What colors will you be wearing on 4. What colors will you be wearing Saturday? I am definitely going to be wearing DePauw colors! And I plan to rub it in when we win. Tigers beat Little Giants any day. on Saturday? I will absolutely be wearing black and gold on Saturday! I will be sitting on the DePauw side with my friends but also helping Dylan with our joint philanthropy event we are collaboratively working on for Monon.

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PHOTOS COURTESY OF MADISON MCINTYRE, KATIE BERRY, ALLISON FOSTER AND CLAIRE HALFFIELD

Claire & Brandon

1. How did you meet? I went to visit my R.A. because she was in a play at Wabash, and I met him there. After the show I was walking out of the parking lot and I decided to ask him if he went to Wabash to apologize that he went there. He walked away but then ran up to my car and asked for my number. His phone was dead so he gave me his. We have been together for six and a half months.

2. How is long-distance treating you? I actually like it a lot because there’s this element of separation that has to happen, so we have the opportunity to hang

out with our own friends and be indepedndent while still being in a relationship. I’ve seen a lot of bad ones on campus, so I’m pretty lucky to have ours the way it is.

3. Do you see each other more at DePauw or Wabash? It’s about even I’d say. 4. What colors will you be wearing on Saturday? Definitely black and gold, but I have a press pass, so I’m gonna be wearing a green jacket while doing that so I don’t get beat up by the Wabash fans.

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CARTOON

Conflict Kitchen — an example of how to respond to opposition

Leann Burke | Editor-in-Chief Nicole DeCriscio | Managing Editor Kevin Killeen | Chief Copy Editor

NATALIE WEILANDT

The DePauw can act as a forum for multicultural debate One semester after “The Movement” catapulted the issue of racial equality on DePauw University’s campus to the forefront, a second wave is hitting. It all started with an email about an incident of microaggression at the Hub. Now Twitter and Facebook are erupting with comments about race, equality and the movement #DearDePauw. Yik Yak is buzzing. University President Brain Casey has publicly backed a proposal to add an “M,” or multicultural, distribution requirement, and he hosted an open forum. On Wednesday, 120 students, staff and faculty of multiple ethnicities gathered to show solidarity. A special faculty meeting has been called for next Wednesday. As DePauw University’s student newspaper, The DePauw has a responsibility to report these events and to investigate the underlying causes of the unrest according to the Society of Professional Journalists’ Code of Ethics: Seek truth and report it, minimize harm, act independently and be accountable and transparent. As we cover the events and conversations taking place on campus, we will do our best to tell all sides of the story. Please keep in mind we cannot report what we don’t know. We understand that some students are hesitant to talk to us because of how issues have been reported in the past, but we hope to bring to light the underlying causes of the unrest on our campus so our community can move forward. The DePauw is an independent student newspaper. Although we share a name with DePauw University, we are not beholden to the University or its administration. We are our own entity, and we make our own choices about what we print. As we publish papers in the coming weeks, we will bring you as much information as we can about what is happening on our campus, good and bad. We hope to be a forum for the free exchange of ideas. We encourage members of the community to speak to our reporters or write letters to the editor and guest columns. Letters have a 350-word limit and columns have a 650-word limit. Both are printed in the opinions section of the paper. We edit letters for AP style and libel. As journalists, we believe that a well-informed public is the key to social justice and the basis of democracy. We strive to be ethical journalists who provide a free exchange of information that is accurate, fair and thorough.

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EDITORIAL POLICY The DePauw is an independently managed and financed student newspaper. The opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of DePauw University or the Student Publications Board. Editorials are the responsibility of The DePauw editorial board (names above). The opinions expressed by cartoonists, columnists and in letters to the editor are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the editorial staff of The DePauw. The DePauw welcomes letters to the editor. Letters must be signed and accompanied by the author’s name and phone

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR DePauw’s climate is what you make of it While I won’t presume to discount the personal experiences of students on DePauw’s campus, I can certainly say that I am baffled at the mentality that bleeds through the writings that I find online. Last year, I wrote a letter-to-the-editor in the midst of the regrettable and spectacularly useless “DePauw Doesn’t Care” movement. Unfortunately, it seems as though the message that I had as a senior has not taken root, so I am writing again as a fresh alumnus. As a member of a “marginalized group,” I can say that DePauw was never anything less than “Camelot.” A veritable paradise in Indiana, I can say that I felt included in mainstream campus life despite QUILTBAG identification. The DePauw bubble was a safe place where everyone was willing to help with a crisis, even if he/ she was a stranger. This wonderful, inclusive en-

vironment seems to be under attack, yet again, from minority groups that consistently try to reduce people to their demographics. I read on Twitter and Facebook about some phantom “Straight white male” majority that does them harm at every turn. This mentality of being “The Other” is the primary font of campus disunity, not some infantile concept of institutionalized oppression at the most liberal and most open organization of which I have ever been a part. DePauw is very inclusive, friendly, and wonderful for the vast majority of students that pass through its gates. Rather than get riled up, perhaps one should recognize how statements uttered in contempt only serve to create further resentment between groups on campus. Good luck this weekend against Wabash! Fletcher Greer ‘14

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DePauw’s course catalog states, ”A DePauw education asserts that developing a global perspective and an appreciation and tolerance for a more diverse society are vital for living in an increasingly interdependent world.” Furthermore, the faculty-approved statement, “The Purpose and Aims of DePauw,” says, in part, that the DePauw curriculum is designed “to broaden (students’) perspectives on humanity and culture” and “to give them an understanding of the contemporary world and the human prospect for the next decades.” The Committee on Academic Policy and Planning (CAPP) fully endorses these goals. We acknowledge that progress has been made yet recognize that there is still much to do. Therefore, in order better to fulfill these longstanding commitments regarding the aims of a DePauw education, CAPP resolves to work with the students, faculty and staff of DePauw University to propose, by the April 6, 2015 faculty meeting (ensuring a vote no late than the May 4, 2015 faculty meeting), changes to ensure that the DePauw experience prepares all graduates to engage problems of social inequality in a productive, ethical and informed manner. The DePauw education will include, as major objectives, providing knowledge, skills and opportunities required to attain a rich understanding of historical and contemporary stories of difference, particularly in the interactions between dominant and marginalized groups within a culture. Submitted for your information on behalf of CAPP, John Caraher Chair, Committee on Academic Policy and Planning

Last month, Prindle sponsored a visit from Conflict Kitchen, a restaurant in Pittsburgh that exclusively serves cuisine from countries that the United States is currently in conflict. So far, Conflict Kitchen has featured cuisine from Iran, Afghanistan, Venezuela, North Korea and now, Palestine. Their Palestinian phase is their most popular yet, but has also garnered the most criticism. Since Conflict Kitchen’s visit to campus, the restaurant has endured criticism from both local news sources and the public and was shut down and subsequently reopened due to a recent death threat. News outlets like Pittsburgh Post-Gazette are labeling the restaurant’s food wrappers as “anti-Israeli” and more. Conflict Kitchen has responded to these criticisms in an attempt to clear up confusion about the motivations of their organization with responses on their own media outlets.

It seems clear that Conflict Kitchen’s motivations are purely to encourage a non-combative understanding of the countries of focus, so these criticisms certainly seem inconsistent with the aims of the project. Personally, I was in support of Conflict Kitchen’s choice to close and am also happy to see that they recently decided to reopen, but I think that before we assume clarity of the situation, there are a few things to recognize about the controversy surrounding Conflict Kitchen that can also be applied to other contentious situations. The first is that criticisms like those of the media and public should be, and no doubt are, expected. A project founded on the concept of “conflict” definitely invites just that, and with their philosophy being the peaceful acknowledgement of all opinions about a situation, do they also have a responsibility to explore the roots of the opinions of their challengers? Provided no one gets hurt, can and should they go deeper? Another interesting idea that Conflict Kitchen’s struggle brings about is one of privilege. In their talk at DePauw University, the owners openly acknowledged that progressive, thought-driven projects like these are only able to exist in areas and countries that are safe enough. Talking peacefully about conflict, and non-combatively introducing the points of views of the other side by humaniz-

ing their stories is undoubtedly a privilege afforded only to the most secure communities. In other words, using the “social relations of food” as opposed to weapons to explore conflict is a consecration not offered to everyone. I think that in receiving any type of criticism, whether rhetorical or violent, the key will be in the way that Conflict Kitchen continues to respond to their opposition. Personally, I think that the statement they released on their website is tasteful and does a good job of maintaining a neutral goal of correcting false representations of their organization in the media. Of course, when physically dangerous threats come into the picture, the only option became to shut down the operation for safety purposes. I wonder, however, if Conflict Kitchen needs to go further in acknowledging the potential for knee-jerking reactions given their subject matter. What do you think? Given their aim of peacefully approaching hot-button, potentially violent subjects, what is the responsibility of Conflict Kitchen in responding to opinions against their message? -Weilandt is a senior Prindle intern from Winnekta, Illinois. opinions@thedepauw.com

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Covanta’s response to “Covanta and the implications of sorted vs. unsorted recycling” After reading Eleanor Prices’ op-ed about recycling, it’s clear that misperceptions still linger about Covanta’s energy-from-waste operations and the company’s plan to improve recycling in Marion County. We share the passion that many Hoosiers have for the environment, and welcome the dialog on this important issue. Since 1988, the Covanta Energy-from-Waste facility in Indianapolis has helped divert 13.5 million tons of waste from landfills by converting trash into clean energy for the city. Our emissions control technology scrubs and filters all combustion gas to ensure safe operations. In fact, Covanta’s facilities nationwide outperform state and federal environmental mandates by 60-80 percent. Unlike incinerators, which do not generate electricity and are unable to recover metal for recycling, the Covanta Energy-from-Waste facility removes ferrous and non-ferrous metals from the ash for recycling. Years of testing have proven that such ash is safe for disposal and reuse. As for th debate over Indy’s recycling program, the Covanta Advanced Recycling Center, set to open in 2016, will increase the recycling rate by 500 percent with automatic participation by residents guaranteed. This increase comes at no cost to the taxpayers thanks to Covanta’s $45 million investment,

allowing the city to budget for other badly needed services. Whether we like it or not, these are all economic issues that require careful consideration to create real-world solutions. Our single-bin solution to combine trash and recyclable materials without any sorting required will recover up to 80-90 percent of recyclable materials, including paper, cardboard, plastics and metal – and far exceed the recycle rates of the current curbside program. This state-of-the-art technology, which has been implemented successfully around the world, will minimize contamination and recover valuable recyclable materials that are marketable to downstream recyclers for use in new products. We take our role as environmental stewards very seriously and use sophisticated technology to generate clean, renewable energy at our Energyfrom-Waste facility. Like you, we applauded Governor Pence in 2013 when he set a goal to recycle 50 percent of Indiana’s waste stream. Covanta’s plan is guaranteed to move Indianapolis closer to that goal with a next-generation recycling solution. Scott Holkeboer Market Area Vice President Covanta Indianapolis

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PHOTOPINION “What do you think of the possibility of a multi-cultural requirement similar to Q, W and S requirements?” “It would not affect my class choices personally because I have already taken similar classes in the past.”

-COLE THOMAS, JUNIOR “These courses already exist, it’s just a matter of insuring that everyone on campus takes one. It’ll be beneficial in the long run because it exposes students to knowledge.” GREISY GENAO, FIRST-YEAR “People here tend to be open-minded enough to consider taking those courses. They don’t need to be pushed to go out of their way to get the requirement.” -THOMAS JOHNSON, JUNIOR “I think it’s a great idea because it allows students to take a class that they would never usually take and gain a new perspective.” -SARAH DE LA CRUZ, JUNIOR JACKSON MOTE / THE DEPAUW

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