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CLC hosts “Celebrate Biodiversity” April 19-26 with activities about biodiversity, the importance of being environmentally friendly and appreciating nature. The events surround April 22, Earth Day, and include a campus restoration day, rooftop gardening presentation, nature walk and more. “The environment is a crucial aspect of our lives, and these events are a great way to get additional information on what we can do to help,” CLC student David Patterson said. Activities for Earth Week have been organized by the Biological and Health Sciences division. Attendants can participate in a diverse selection of events, such as hands on activities, talks and nature walks. All are open to the public and are free of cost. The first event of Earth Week is April 19, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. This day involves campus restoration work which aims to improve CLC’s natural areas by cutting buckthorn and pulling garlic mustard. Jason Cashmore, CLC biology instructor, will be presenting information about green roofs and rooftop gardens April 21. “[Rooftop gardens] are meant to provide locallygrown produce and reduce food miles, the distance food travels from where it is grown to where it is eaten,” Cashmore said. EARTH/ page 3
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Daniel Conway (left), will serve as treasurer, Eva Gutierrez (center) was elected President and Sarah Westberg (right) will be Vice President.
New SGA members elected into office Freddy Miller Staff Reporter
CLC students last week elected Eva Gutierrez elected as the Student Government Association president, Sarah Westberg as vice president and Daniel Conway as treasurer. The results were posted on students MyCLC April 7 after the April 1-5 voting ended and the results were tabulated. Westberg and Gutierrez shared their ideas and plans for the future of CLC, the students and the student government. Their first priority will focus on the interaction between the SGA and the students. Gutierrez said she wants to foster an environment where students are comfortable working with the senators who represent them. “I would like to see that atmosphere in C101 where students can just come in and talk to us and give their opinion when they need to,” Gutierrez said.
Westberg also looks to use a clear and welcoming the SGA as a key component to working with students. To do this, Westberg want to start a plan where students would have direct knowledge of which SGA senators represented them, depending on categories like majors, whether a student is primarily a daytime or nighttime student, and what campus a student more often attends. Gutierrez also talked about some of the main goals she had in mind as SGA president and said she would push for a more visible SGA and for it not to be “this secret, secluded club.” She added that students should be aware of issues being voted on. Westberg also said that students that may be unaware of the issues scheduled for a vote. “There are changes that students may not be aware of like plans to implement a parking structure,” Westberg said. “There is a master plan going
on that has plans spanning over the next few years.” Gutierrez and Westberg said the largest concerns to students include parking, the smoking ban, tuition and textbook prices. Conway said is first year as treasurer included what he referred to as “a troubling learning curve,” but said he has garnered a firm understanding of finances and how funds are distributed. In an April 13 email, Conway shared his goals in cooperation with recently elected President Gutierrez. “I want more funds to be directed towards student events to generate a stronger sense of community to increase student retention promoting more graduates,” Conway said. The election winners agreed that SGA efficiency is a goal and that the cooperation between the Board of Trustees, the SGA and students is key. “Getting (senators) familiar with the rules and what the
extent of their power should help resolve the issues with organization and efficiency,” Gutierrez said. SGA Adviser and Interim Assistant Director of Student Life Jorge Tennin echoed this sentiment. He said there is a plethora of things being voted on in regard to CLC and the SGA is only one of many governances. “Even though (SGA) may vote in the students’ favor, it may not always go students’ way,” Teninn said. Guiterrez acknowledged this reality. “If it’s something that the board is going to push through anyway, they don’t really bother getting it out to the students since they know it’s going to happen no matter what,” Gutierrez said. The SGA officers shared their opinion on who inspired them.
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Schneider tells importance of Library Week Erin Kelly News Editor
“Success in my job requires two things,” Congressman Brad Schneider told three classes at the Grayslake campus April 16, “reading and a lot of coffee.” Schneider spoke about the importance of research skills and answered political and personal questions from students. Two English and one Political Science class attended the event as a part of National Library Week, which took place April 13-19. Other students and faculty attended as well. Library marketing committee chair Uri Toch said he invited Schneider to speak about reading and research to reveal how it has helped him throughout his business and political career. “Part of the library’s educational outreach effort is to show students how research skills are important as part of the fabric of professional development,” Toch said. Schneider said he began to discover the importance
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of research while attending Northwestern University for engineering. He said at the time he chose engineering because it did not require a language class. However, he stuck with it because he enjoyed solving problems. Before running for congress, Schneider received his M.B.A. from Northwestern University and eventually owned his own consulting firm, Cadence Consulting Group, LLC. The firm specialized in strategic planning for family owned businesses. “I like getting my head around complex problems,” he said. Throughout these experiences, Schneider said he relied heavily on research to assess and solve problems. “The ability to know where to look and the right questions to ask are crucial,” he said. These skills and others convinced Schneider to run for office for the first time in 2012. He is now an Illinois House of Representatives member from the 10 congressional district.
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During the event, students asked Schneider questions about issues facing the nation. Issues included questions about the environment, education, economy and immigration. He said after the event that he enjoys having the opportunity to answer questions because he learns a lot about his constituents from the questions they ask. One student asked Schnieder what his favorite book is.
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birthday. Then they passed out cookies to students in the library. Another year they had a poetry reading. “We want the CLC community to understand that librarians and everyone else that works in the library are an integral part of the teaching and learning process,” Toch said. “Special events, such as National Library Week activities, help us spread the message.”
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Cashmore said. “This lowers the carbon footprint of our food, reducing contributions to climate change.” He will be discussing the different functions and benefits of green roofs, and also give insight on rooftop food gardening. The event will conclude with a tour of the Southlake Campus green roof. A Wildlife Walk is also being conducted April 22 by CLC biology instructor Kelly Cartwright. “During the wildlife walk, I hope people gain a greater appreciation for the local biodiversity we have,” Cartwright said. “I also want people to see that they can enjoy nature in their own backyard that nature does not have to be in a preserve or park.” The wildlife walk will include observing birds, spring wildflowers, amphibians and other aspects of local nature. The walk is at Ryerson Conservation Area, Riverwoods, Ill. In addition to the nature walk, Cartwright will be giving a presentation on conservational gardening, where attendees will learn how to support biodiversity by making minimal changes to their personal land. “I hope people take away the idea that they can have an impact on environmental issues by changing how they manage their residential property,” she said. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, in the spring of 1970, Wisconsin native and U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson founded Earth Day in hopes of raising awareness to citizens nationwide of environmental issues. He received enthusiasm from the public and Earth Day continues to be celebrated today. For a full list of activities and their information, go to the CLC website and click News & Announcements.
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Continued from Page 1 Gutierrez described math teacher Corinne Stoneman as someone with a positive and inviting personality. “I love how open and welcoming she is,” Gutierrez said. “She’s always very calm and very willing to help everybody.” Westberg recalled a student on CLC’s speech team whose poise and poignant delivery are something she admired. “She was a phenomenal speech giver and the way she engages you, the way she leads you into what she’s talking about, they helped and guided you along,” Westberg said. “Her way of communicating is so healthy without being too abrasive or aloof.” Conway listed Tennin as one of his role models. “He really came along as a strong support for me on many personal concerns as I believe he has for many other students,” Conway said. He went on to add that Tennin’s empathy and effort is everything a student at CLC could wish for. Each candidate expressed hopes to hear from the students and cooperate with them on issues that are of major concern. Students can get their contact information from the student activities office in C101, visit their individual offices, or participate in the weekly meetings held 2-4 p.m. Tuesdays.
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Students share mixed reactions to tuition increase Miles Hoehne Managing Editor
On April 7 and 8 four CLC students’ opinions were split over the newly implemented tuition increase and one financial aid director said on April 9 that the raise in tuition will not affect the amount of aid available to students. The students and financial aid director were asked about their views on the $6 and $8 per credit hour increase for the fall of 2014-15 and 2015-16 semesters that the Board of Trustees passed March 25. Jenelle Nikolai, a first-year pre-veterinary medicine student, said that the college shouldn’t be increasing tuition when students have other expenses outside of the cost of class and want to save money for when they transfer to another college. “I don’t see the point in charging more. As students,
we pay enough for our classes and then have books to purchase,” Nikolai said. “Also, for those wanting to transfer out, we’re trying to save money. Not spend more.” Phi Theta Kappa President Lisa Matson said the increase won’t make a big difference since students coming to the college will be saving more money than they would be if they had gone to a four-year university. “I don’t think that the increase is something that’s going to drastically change the tuition for students. I realize that for each credit hour it will increase, but compared to a four-year university students will still save a lot of money when they attend CLC,” Matson said. “And CLC offers many scholarships, so this increase should not drastically affect students.” Sarah Bomberry, an education major, said that the
increase in tuition will not have that large of an impact on her compared to those who pay for school out of pocket because she receives financial aid. “I really don’t think it’s going to be that big of a deal. Since I’m on financial aid, it’s not going to impact me as much as other students who are paying themselves,” Bomberry said. “If it was more of $20, then I could see a difference. But if it’s being used for helping the facility and making the school a better place, then I think it’ll be OK.” Financial aid director Erin Fowles said that for students on financial aid, the increase in tuition will have an impact on the refund they receive, rather than the amount of aid that will be made available. “It doesn’t affect the amount of financial aid a student is going to receive. It may affect how much is refunded when a student gets
the Pell grant,” Fowles said. “It pays for their tuition and fees, any book charges they have and anything left over comes to the student as a refund that they can use for transportation and housing. “So an increase in tuition cost would decrease the amount of that refund. It doesn’t change their ability for aid.” CLC student Shaila Sanchez said that increases to tuition will lead to less students enrolling in courses because some cannot pay for classes and they do not receive full aid or scholarships. According to Sanchez there are those who come to CLC because the school provides education at a low cost and raising tuition will make it harder for them to meet the financial need that the tuition increase demands. “The higher the tuition, the less students will sign up for classes,” Sanchez said. “Not
a lot of students can afford classes and some don’t get financial aid, so they have to pay out of pocket.” Confusion as to why the tuition was increased could stem from several questions, such as a decrease in enrollment and the college’s construction plans that will taking place throughout the next academic year. “I think that the master plan is probably a reason tuition has increased,” Matson said. “But the building will be beneficial to the students at the same time.” The increase in tuition is not agreeable with some, but community college provides students the opportunity to earn a degree while footing a smaller bill. “I don’t think it’ll change people’s minds from going to CLC,” Bomberry said. “You’re going to be paying thousands of dollars to go away to college.”
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Internship workshop provides stepping stones Alexis Malapitan Staff Reporter
On April 22, CLC will be having a workshop that allows students to learn about internships. Through the internships, students will be able to earn college credit as they work. Carolyn Serdar, the presenter of the event and CLC’s Student Services Coordinator in Cooperative Education, says this is a great opportunity for people to get into the real world and experience a sense of independence. There are several internship opportunities for the Career Placement Services area, including Cooperative Education (course credit), Service Learning (non-credit) or Internship Credit (noncredit). “The Cooperative Education program targets specific majors at the college and Internships target all majors,” Serdar said. “There are also programs at the college that have apprenticeships and practicum
experiences for students.” With a vast majority of students entering college with different majors in mind, there are plenty of opportunities for those seeking work. “Through a Cooperative Education program, students are eligible to receive one to seven credits for their current job. Students work with a faculty sponsor and that employer to help guide the learning experience of work as it relates to their college major,” Serdar said. “A learning contract is arranged and students simply earn credits by achieving their goals at work.” For students who are unsure of their major, an internship and an internship workshop can help them in a variety of ways, making sure that their success is prominent as they grow. “From a career developing planning perspective, it is helpful for students to choose a major based on their interests, skills and values,” Serdar said. “The Career Placement Servic-
es Professionals offer resources and assessments to assist students with learning more about themselves, as well as possible career fields to explore.” It is strongly encouraged that students attend and participate in the internship workshop to browse possible career choices. “Internships are valuable experiences for networking and gaining experience. Research indicates professional careers start with networking, not just a resume,” Serdar said “Internships are the key to landing a dream job.”
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‘Fear No Art’ festival returns to the JLC Zarianna Davis Staff Reporter
A group of students from the arts department at CLC will be showcasing their talents in the 16th annual “Fear No Art” festival at the JLC from April 25-27. “Fear No Art” is the yearly celebration of the artistic talents of CLC students. This year, students will be dancing, singing and reading poetry in 16 unique acts. There also will be four visual arts exhibits and music composed and performed by the local band Leonardo’s Cipher. The visual arts exhibits include metal, acrylic and oil pieces by Michele ColiceCadwell, costume rendering and costumes by Otto Krueger, photography by Abby Nierman and painting by Elizabeth Szymczak. CLC dance instructor Valerie Alpert heads up the
production as the artistic director. Students say she has an eye for viable critiques and complimenting works of art. She has also been described as an inspiring, creative instructor who encourages her students to think outside the box.. This is the final showcase that the dance department will be presenting with more than 50 students working on and in the production. Daniel Conway, secondyear student and SGA treasurer, is a choreographer of one of the duets that will be performed in the show. Conway encourages everyone to come to the show. “Supporting the arts is important within the community,” Conway said. Conway said dance has affected his life in a big way and hopes it will affect those who attend. “Dance brings out a part
of me that I don’t get to see otherwise, and it inspires me in ways a motivational speaker couldn’t hope to do so,” Conway said. “I think it will inspire other people as well.” Conway said that dance is a way performers can connect to the audience in multiple ways. “Dance is a medium that can be used for everything from social commentary to interpersonal communication,” Conway said. Seven of the eight dance numbers performed are original student-choreographed pieces, and consist of tap, ballet, lyrical and modern. There will be three duets and five group numbers. “This ‘Fear No Art’ is unique because of the incredible variety of talent among the students,” Conway said. “From a dancer’s perspective, I find it more enlightening to see the new creative ideas
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presented by the multiple student choreographers.” Conway said he enjoyed working on this show because learning a new skill of teaching dance is different from imitating steps. “You have to speak for yourself and teach that to others,” Conway said. Otto Krueger, a secondyear student from Johnsburg, will be dancing and displaying a costume rendering in the festival.“Art cannot be categorized,” Krueger said. “People have their own preconceived ideas of what art should be, but really, there are no categories or guidelines that art has to fit into.” Jazmine Tamayo, a second-year student from Antioch who is involved in the production as well, also encourages people to come to the show. “It is a variety of acts, not just a dance show,” Tamayo said. “There was a lot of
time and effort put into it.” Shows will be held April 25-26 at 7 p.m. and April 27 at 2 p.m. on the Mainstage Theatre of the JLC. Tickets for the shows are regularly $10. CLC students, alumni, seniors, teens and JLC subscribers are $8. Children under the age of 12 are $4. If you choose to purchase tickets at the box office, there is a $1 facility fee. There is also a discount for groups of 10 or more who order tickets in advance. For more information, or to order tickets, call the box office at (847) 543-2300 or visit www.clcillinois.edu/ tickets. Box office hours are Monday – Friday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 90 minutes before each performance. For group ticket information, call (847) 543-2431 or go online to JLCgroupsales@clcillinois.edu.
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Captain America returns to action Alex Rodriguez Staff Reporter
Returning to the screen for the third time in a film by Marvel Studios, Captain America has taken the box office by storm, facing off against one of his greatest enemies of all time. “Captain America: the Winter Soldier” was released on April 4 and is the ninth film in Marvel Studios’ comic book franchise. “The Winter Soldier” is centered on Captain America questioning his alliances as he uncovers a deadly secret conspiracy within the Strategic Homeland Intervention, Enforcement and Logistics Division, a shadowy organization run by Nick Fury, all while investigating the truth behind the Winter Soldier, a deadly assassin who might be more than a man with a gun. The film is almost ripped from the headlines of modern day, as the topics of surveillance and peace of mind come into focus. After an encounter with the Winter Soldier, Captain Steve Rogers, also known as Captain America, is forced into
hiding, while also trying to find out more about project insight, a plan created by the government organization S.H.I.E.L.D. to eliminate threats to America before they happen, in which Captain Rogers is against, stating “this isn’t freedom, its fear.” Robert Redford appears in this film as Alexander Peirce, a mentor to S.H.I.E.L.D. director Nick Fury and a man with a shadowy and questionable past. Along the way “Cap” teams up with fellow Avenger Black Widow and Sam Wilson, a former soldier and an experimental paratrooper pilot with the code name of The Falcon. Along with The Winter Soldier, Captain America faces off against half of S.H.I.E.L.D. and the Special Tactical Reserve for International Key
Emergencies team, a group of highly trained Shield agents led by Brock Rumlow, who is known in the comic books as the villain Crossbones, with the film haveing a referance to his eventual fate. “The Winter Soldier” has Steve Rogers dealing with the modern world, he is a man out of his time and that is a theme in the film. Captain America was created during World War II. An accident causes him to be frozen and brought back in the 21st century, when wars aren’t just fought with soldiers anymore, now they are fought with drones. Rogers also meets several things and people from his past, like Peggy Carter, his love from the first movie who is now in her 90s and Arnim Zola, an old Hydra scientist whose fate will
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please comic book fans. Compared to “Captain America: The First Avenger,” “The Winter Soldier” is a far better film. The fact that the film is set mostly in Washington D.C. is a perfect choice that fits with the political thriller tone of the film. “The First Avenger” was essentially a series of montages, where “The Winter Soldier” was more about the characters and what they experience. Directors Joe and Anthony Russo have stated that this film will use the least amount of CGI of all the Marvel Studios’ films. Chris Evans plays the lead role of the Captain once again, along with several familiar actors from other Marvel films. Scarlet Johansson stars as the Black Widow, Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury and Cobie Smulders as Maria Hill. The film also has
new comers to the franchise such as Robert Redford as Alexander Peirce, Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson and Emily VanCamp as Agent 13. In its first week alone, the film made $95 million, according to the IMDb.com and currently sits at the number one at the top of the box office charts. Bringing in nearly 30 million more than the first Captain America film, it is on pace to surpass the original in total ticket sales. According to the “Huffington Post,” Marvel Studios will go head to head with their biggest competitor, DC Comics affiliate Warner Brothers. Both studios have announced plans to release films on May 6, 2016, with Marvel releasing the third Captain America film in the series. If the studios stick to their word, this will mark the first time these two franchises will release a comic book film on the same date. Until the next chapter in the Captain’s adventures, one thing is for certain. Captain America is never going to stand down.
“Coming to Loyola was amazing. It was a really smooth transition.” STACEY PEQUENO, EDUCATION MAJOR AT LOYOLA
For Stacy Pequeno, transferring to Loyola from the College of Lake County was a breeze. From reviewing her transcripts to helping her line up financial aid, Loyola’s advisors helped Stacy every step of the way. And that let Stacy focus on what matters most—getting her degree from one of the nation’s best universities. Meet with us at the College of Lake County: Transfer Fairs: Feb. 3, Apr. 9, and May 6 • 10 AM–1 PM PICU Fair: Mar. 11 • 10 AM–1 PM Learn more about transferring to Loyola at LUC.edu/transfer.
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CLC Trustees’ fine dining hard to swallow Phil Brahm Editor-in-Chief
In recent weeks the CLC board of trustees has come under fire, after a “Daily Herald” article reported its members had spend $110,000 on travel and food expenses over the past two years was published in the “Daily Herald.” Board members deny any wrongdoing and have made a series of comments that suggest they are simply “doing their job.” Taking a look at expense reports for the trustees attained by the “Daily Herald” through an open records request, the cost of lodging for these eight trustees over the past two years at $40,405.81 should speak for itself. This sum of money could buy CLC student’s 434 credit hours under the current tuition rates. It would pay for 36 people to be full time students at the college. Contributions to this tremendous tab come
from a number of stays at downtown hotels in Chicago, an act that seems unnecessary. According to MapQuest, the city is just over an hour drive from Grayslake. Driving home for the evening instead of staying in an overpriced luxury suite is a better choice considering the trustees are not the ones footing the bill. Board members have also been reimbursed for overnight stays in Lombard, St. Charles and Schaumburg. The reports also note that another $15,318.19 was spent on airfare and baggage fees, as the trustees traveled to meet legislators to lobby for things, such as student credit flexibility and funding for the college. While the students of CLC and taxpayers of Lake County appreciate these efforts, they certainly do not appreciate the use of their wallets to fund board members’ flights, especially when they are downstate to Springfield, as
was the case for Trustee Bill Griffin on two separate occasions. According to a study by the National Association of College Stores, in the fall semester of 2013, students spent an average of $370 on course materials required or recommended by the instructor. These numbers obviously fluctuate depending upon a student’s course load and the topic of their classes, but the total bill for the trustees’ airfare and baggage fees could purchase a semester’s worth of course materials for 41 students. Despite the fact that these trips overall account for nearly a fourth of the $110,000 usage of taxpayer funds, several trustees believe that their presence is effective in achieving success in lobbying efforts. Never mind that there are paid members of the staff whose sole responsibility is to lobby on behalf of the college. Yet another bill racked up
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by the board on these trips totaled in $10,409.18 on dinning costs. When asked about a specific request to be compensated for a receipt for “appetizers” from the Drake Hotel’s Coq d’Or that cost taxpayers $128, Trustee Rich Anderson defended his spending.
“I spend money and I’m out working on behalf of the college,” Anderson said. “Some of these places are expensive. Should we only eat at McDonald’s?”
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Opinion BOARD Continued from Page 9
No, the students don’t expect you to eat at McDonald’s, though doing so might make you look better when you raise their tuition. Next time you are out working on behalf of the college, instead of avoiding McDonald’s altogether, simply go in and buy yourself a cup of coffee since it has been made clear that eating there is more of a joke than an actual option. Costing just over a dollar, it should be an affordable cost to pay out of your own pocket instead of relying on taxpayers. As the worker brings you your coffee, embrace the sad reality. A number of CLC students work at places like McDonald’s or other businesses and earn minimum wage trying to save enough money to pay for tuition that helped buy those $128 “appetizers.” In the end, this expense report exposes more than just the overwhelming amount of spending on behalf of the board in the past two years. It exposes the fact that the board of trustees is out of touch with the reality of the financial burdens the very students they represent deal with in their day-to-day lives. A time must come where using other people’s money, in an excessive and unnecessary manner needs to sink in as a deed that is inexcusable.
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Cubs already playing for next year Sam Greenberg Sports Columnist
Next year is here...well it was. The Cubs campaign is less than 20 games in and it is what we thought it would be…a struggle, to put it nicely. It seems like this year’s squad has followed in the woeful footsteps of 2013. A bad bullpen, anemic offense and an apparent fright of hitting with runners in scoring position. Oh and let us not forget NEVER scoring when Jeff Samardzija is on the mound. New manager Rick or umm Ricky, (he hasn’t decided what he wants to be called) hasn’t instilled confidence in a Cubs fan base that had very little confidence in the first place. Then again neither did Don Baylor, Dusty Baker, Lou Pinella, Mike Quade, Dale Sveum, Sneezy, Doc, Sleepy, Happy or Dopey. But hey, we don’t have
a lot go off of. Sveum was a glorified babysitter that watched (or ignored) some of the young stars in the program. Anthony Rizzo and Starlin Castro regressed and Sveum’s job lasted about as long as Clark the Cub will. But I do commend the organization for hiring a Spanish speaking manager. With Spanish being the first language of many of the upcoming stars, the language barrier is one less thing to worry about. But what I am worried about is the lack of quality arms in the Cubs farm system. Coming into the season, Arodys Vizcaino was the top ranked pitching prospect in the organization according to cubs.com. He is 23 years old and has already had two elbow surgeries. Some hope can be had for former supplemental first-round pick Pierce Johnson, Kyle Hendricks and C.J. Edwards, whom the Cubs acquired in
the trade for Matt Garza. But the quality pitching outlook is bleak. Especially since I’m pretty sure Samardzija is counting the days until the July 31 trade deadline. The way I see it, a team will have a tough time winning a World Series with no pitching, no matter how potent an offense they possess. What matters most in the playoffs is pitching. In the past few seasons, the Cubs have had a relatively strong starting rotation, but once the starter exits the game, all hell breaks loose. In 2013 the bullpen suffered 31 losses and have already lost late inning leads in six games this season. I put part of the blame on Renteria. He and pitching coach Chris Bosio decided to go with 33 year-old journeyman Jose Veras as the closer to start the season. Bad decision. In four appearances thus far in 2014, Veras has
lost all control, walking seven, blowing two saves and sporting an ERA of 12.27. That led Renteria to a good decision, relieve Veras of his closing duties. It’s also worth noting that their number five starter, Carlos Villanueva, had two losses in the first three games. Something only the Cubs can do. Maybe Villanueva’s struggles are because of his wannabe Mr. Monopoly moustache (look it up, trust me). The outlook isn’t totally bleak, Rizzo, Castro and catcher Wellington Castillo have started the season on the uptick at the plate and young talent like Mike Olt and Junior Lake continue to find their footing in the bigs. Something must also be said to the point that there just might be more focus on the Cubs minor league teams than the major league one. Javier Baez continues to make headlines throughout the farm system.
Whether he is crushing 400 plus foot home runs or getting ejected from a game and fighting his teammates in the dugout, Baez never fails to entertain. Except when he is on the disabled list, which is where an ankle sprain landed him earlier in the week. Let’s get back to the now infamous mascot Clark the Cub. Possibly already the most disliked mascot in Chicago sports, the negative feedback of Clark caught the Cubs with their pants down (or missing). All in all, the Cubs are playing for the future and 2014 is a loss-filled stepping stone. Mascots, renovation woes and minor leaguers capture the headlines from the team trotting out on Wrigley Field. But keep your heads up Cubs fans, wait till’ next year, or maybe the next…or maybe the next.
Men’s Tennis victories vs. Elgin, April 15,2014 Position CLC PLayer #1 Singles #2 Singles #4 Singles #6 Singles
Score
Garret Anderson 6-2, 6-0 Kevin Boudreau 6-4, 6-1 Allen Riqueime 7-6(7),1-6,1-0(10-7) Mason Lenz 7-6(3), 7-6(5)
#1 Doubles Garret Anderson 6-0, 6-2 Chance Brown #3 Doubles Mason Lenz 7-5, 5-7, 1-0 (10-7) Ian Jackson
Men’s Tennis victories vs. Oakton, April 17,2014 Position CLC PLayer #2 Singles #3 Singles #4 Singles #5 Singles #6 Singles
Kevin Boudreau Chance Brown Allen Riqueime Ricky hernandez Mason Lenz
#2 Doubles #3 Doubles
Score 6-4, 1-6, 1-0 (10-6) 6-1, 6-1 6-0, 6-0 2-6, 7-5, 1-0 (10-6) 6-2, 5-7, 1-0 (14-12)
Kevin Boudreaux 7-(7), 6-3 Rick Hernandez Mason Lenz 6-1, 6-3 Ian Jackson
“In the past few seasons, the Cubs have had a relatively good starting rotation, but once the starter exits the game, all hell breaks loose.” Page 11
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Truth Conquers All Since 1969
Vol 47, No.13
Hrdlicka, Jackson lead Lancers in rout Trey Martin Sports Editor
It was a beautiful day for baseball in Grayslake, but the sunshine did more harm than good for CLC’s opponent, Olive Harvey College. The Lancers defeated the Purple Panthers, via the slaughter rule, 15-3, Thursday. CLC got off to a hot start in the first inning, tallying 5 runs on 4 hits, thanks in large part to the Panthers’ center fielder having trouble tracking fly balls in right center. They would also work two walks in the inning. After the first two batters of the game reached base for CLC, Alex Letto drove them in with a bases clearing triple to the wall in right-
Photo By • Matt Bell Alex Letto (38) puts the ball in play during the Lancers 15-3 victory.
center. It may have been a catchable ball, but the sun made visibility difficult. The same scenario played out on a Blake Busca fly ball, which eventually dropped for a double. Letto would end up scoring on a wild pitch later in
the inning. He also added an RBI on a fielder’s choice in the third inning. Letto finished 2-3 with three RBIs before being pulled, due to the lopsided score. The Panthers tried to make it a game, scoring two runs
on a single in the third, but it was pitching and defense that did them in. They committed four errors in the shortened, fiveinning, game. Olive Harvey stuck with their starter, despite his struggles, giving up 14 runs through the first three innings and never getting a feel for the strike zone. The Lancers scored two runs off wild pitches in the inning and another off a walk with the bases loaded. The Panthers’ pitching options were limited however, as they only had ten players dressed for the game. During a nine-run third that saw three Panther errors, CLC brought 15 hitters to the plate and loaded the bases three separate times. Pitcher Brandon Hrdlicka
was dominant for the Lancers. He hit his spots, kept opposing hitters off balance and racked up 6 strikeouts, in just two innings. Lancers’ catcher, Dan Jackson went 3-4 with three RBIs and a triple. He was a home run shy of hitting for the cycle. Jackson’s batting average sits at .267 and he has 10 RBI’s. Sophomore Chris Hoffman leads the team with a .429 average and 13 stolen bases. CLC has now won seven of their last eight games and are 11-5 since returning from their preseason tournament in Florida. The Lancers will look to continue their winning ways when they take on Morton Community College, Saturday.
Consistent offense powers doubleheader sweep Stevan Milosavljevic Staff Reporter
The softball team won both ends of their doubleheader on April 17 against Morton Community College. Sophomore Rachel DePouw started game one on the mound for the Lancers, but got off to a rocky start. Morton scored one run in the top of the first inning, which would be the only luck they would have against the Lancers in the first game. CLC immediately responded in the bottom of the inning by plating three runs. The second inning went by pretty fast with Morton grounding out all three times and the Lancers fared no better, leaving runners on base. DePouw settled down quickly to pitch well and the Lancers stepped up their defense by getting through the third with no trouble. The Lancers not only dominated on defense, the offense
started a massive rally in the bottom of the third by scoring 11 runs. The rest of the game went by fast as the Lancers shut Morton out in both the fourth and fifth innings and the Lancers swung their way to a 14-1 victory. Game two saw freshmen Kaylene Ressler to step up to the mound for the Lancers. Morton was not about to just lie down and give up, as put up three runs in the bottom of the first to take the lead. The Lancers offence would not let the game slip away, answering Morton with three runs of their own taking the lead with a score of 4-3. The offense exploded for 10 runs in the third to firmly cement the lead. The highlight of both games came in that same third inning when Lancers freshmen Kayla Uwhut knocked a rare insidethe-park grand slam. The Lancers closed out game two with a final score of 18-6 and improved their record to 15-13.
Photo by • Phil Brahm The Lancers huddled at the mound during game two of their doubleheader April 17. They won game two 18-6 after winning 14-1 in game one. Kayla Uwhut hit an inside-the-park grand slam in the second game.