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SAE sends admins Remembering Mohammed suspension appeal Fraternity may remain in house for rest of quarter By MARIANA ALFARO
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Mohammed Ramzan, who passed away in April. Friends remember him as a curious, passionate student with an interest in medicine.
Friends remember Weinberg freshman as passionate, driven By MARIANA ALFARO
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One night, Mohammed Ramzan and his friend Samantha Flood were forced to walk back to campus from
the Howard CTA stop. Their phones had no battery left, and they weren’t able to call a taxi. Despite the cold and rain, Flood said Ramzan didn’t hesitate before taking off his jacket and offering it to her. “Even though it was cold
outside and it was 4 a.m., he still walked me back to my dorm,” Flood, a Weinberg freshman, said. “That was the first time we realized like, ‘Hey, I’m really close to this person.’” Ramzan, a Weinberg freshman, passed away April 10
after falling off a nine-person shell during a Northwestern men’s crew team practice on the North Shore Channel. The Cook County Medical Examiner ruled his death an accidental drowning. » See RAMZAN, page 4
Northwestern’s chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity filed an appeal against its suspension Friday, a University official confirmed. SAE was notified on April 21 of its suspension from campus, and all members living in the house were told they needed to move out by May 6, University spokesman Bob Rowley told The Daily last week. On Friday, however, Rowley said SAE members can now remain in the house until the end of the academic year, pending the appeal process. “They can stay in the house as long as (the appeal) is going on, through the end of the quarter,” Rowley said. “But it’s important (to note) that it is depending on them complying with the conditions of the probation and the standards of the University.” The appeal, Rowley said, will be handled by Northwestern’s Student Affairs. SAE was suspended after a University investigation found that the chapter had “knowingly violated” its disciplinary probation by “repeatedly hosting parties and providing alcohol to minors,” Rowley told The Daily last week. The University notified the
fraternity last week that the suspension would run until September 2018, Rowley said. The chapter had been placed on probation following a conduct investigation in fall 2016, Rowley said. The disciplinary probation was set to run out at the end of 2017, he said. Manos Proussaloglou, Northwestern’s SAE president, could not immediately be reached for comment on Friday. SAE national spokesman Brandon Weghorst did not respond to a request for comment. SAE’s suspension came after another, separate investigation into the chapter earlier this year. In February, the University announced in an email alert to students that the Sexual Harassment Prevention Office had received an anonymous report that four female students had been possibly given a date rape drug at the SAE house on Jan. 21. The report said two of the students believed they were sexually assaulted. The fraternity’s national organization issued a “ceaseand-desist order” to Northwestern’s chapter later in February, and Weghorst said in early April that the national organization was investigating the Northwestern chapter. In late March, vice president for student affairs Patricia Telles-Irvin announced that no disciplinary action would be taken against the chapter, and that the University had » See SAE, page 4
Five panelists talk Minimum wage bill splits Evanston Trump policies By AARON BOXERMAN
Democratic Party of Evanston holds forum at school By AMELIA LANGAS
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Five panelists criticized President Donald Trump’s immigration policies during a forum Sunday hosted by the Democratic Party of Evanston. The forum was held in light of recent executive orders introduced by Trump that have sought to suspend entry into the United States of people from predominantly Muslim countries. The Trump administration has also looked to suspend a refugee resettlement program and increase security on the U.S.-Mexico border. Some of the orders are currently being challenged in circuit courts. Roughly 100 people attended
the forum held at the Pope John XXIII School, 1120 Washington St. WBEZ Worldview host Jerome McDonnell moderated the panel, which featured Cook County commissioner Larry Suffredin and mayor-elect Steve Hagerty. “The executive orders offended me as an American more than they offended me as a Muslim,” said panelist Ahmed Rehab, executive director of the Chicago chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations. “There’s a reason why (immigrants) chose to be Americans … and the reason is the values of America.” Rehab said the “demonization” of immigrants was sparked by Trump’s rhetoric on the campaign trail, and that the executive orders are a continuation of such rhetoric. “We MUST have strong borders and stop illegal immigration,” Trump tweeted in 2015. “Without » See TRUMP, page 10
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Local officials and business owners had mixed reactions to a bill in the Illinois House that would raise the minimum wage from $8.25 to $15 an hour by 2022. The effort is part of a national campaign to raise the minimum wage; similar legislation has already been passed in California, New York and Washington, D.C. For Evanston, the push for $15 in Springfield takes place against the backdrop of a recently enacted Cook County ordinance. The ordinance — passed in October 2016 — will raise the minimum wage for employees over 18 to $13 an hour by 2020. Municipalities may choose to exempt themselves under the principle of “home rule” if they wish. Several municipalities — including River Forest, Schaumburg and Rosemont — have already opted out, choosing not to raise the minimum wage.
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Stores lined up along Sherman Avenue in downtown Evanston. Some local business owners expressed doubts about a proposed bill that would increase the minimum wage to $15 an hour.
Evanston mayor-elect Steve Hagerty said he supports the effort, emphasizing that changes in the minimum wage should first come from Springfield. “I feel very strongly that working people need a livable wage,
and that needs to be implemented on a state level,” Hagerty said. Cook County commissioner Larry Suffredin, who sponsored the minimum wage ordinance in Cook County, said he also supports the bill. He added that one
of the goals of the Cook County minimum wage hike was to prod Springfield to take statewide action. Suffredin said a higher » See WAGES, page 8
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Evanston residents, businesses stand against racism Hundreds of people, over 50 groups gather in city streets for annual event organized by local YWCA By ZOE MILLER
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Local businesses, organizations and residents lined the streets in Evanston and Skokie on Friday for “Stand Against Racism,” an annual event organized by the Evanston/North Shore YWCA to raise awareness about racism. Hundreds of participants gathered at various locations along Ridge Avenue, Church Street and Green Bay Road to pledge to work on eliminating racism in Evanston. More than 50 groups in Evanston and Skokie participated, according to the YWCA’s website. The pledge includes a promise to be mindful of racism in one’s own life while acknowledging that “the struggle to eliminate racism will not end with a mere pledge, but requires an ongoing transformation” of people and society. At the event, participants held up signs with slogans such as “Equity = All Voices Heard” and “Black Lives Matter.” Across the country, other YWCAs have held the annual event since 2007 — though the Evanston/Northshore YMCA has only been participating since 2012. “We really started it to line Ridge (Avenue) as a public demonstration of our commitment to ending racism,” said Karen Singer, president of the Evanston/Northshore YWCA. Participation in the event has grown in the time that the local YWCA has been organizing it, Singer said.
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“It’s a way for people to come out and make a commitment to working together to end racism in our communities,” Singer said. “There are businesses, there are organizations, there are schools, there are public employees; the City of Evanston comes out, the City of Skokie comes out.” Donique McIntosh, Evanston/Northshore YWCA’s director of equity and inclusion, said a range of organizations participated. Participating organizations included community institutions such as Evanston Public Library and private companies such as First Bank and Trust. Evanston Police and Fire Departments, Evanston Township High School and local elementary schools participated as well. Various Northwestern departments and staff members also participated including the Office of Alumni Relations and Development, the Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion, the Women’s Center and the Office of Human Resources. “(Northwestern’s participation has) been growing,” said Elizabeth Brasher, a program assistant of Northwestern’s Office of Equal Opportunity and Access. “We started out here with just a few people when we first did it but … we’ve really grown in the last three years.” Singer said participation in the event went beyond just the people who came to the designated meeting locations. “People are just coming out in front of their businesses,” Singer said. “It goes across all sectors of our communities.” zoemiller2020@u.northwestern.edu An officer observed the driver between Dodge Avenue and Davis Street talking on his cell phone Tuesday at about 6:30 p.m. The officer pulled the vehicle over in the 1900 block of Church Street, Evanston police Cmdr. Joseph Dugan said. When the officer checked the man’s license, the officer saw the license was suspended, Dugan said. The driver was issued a citation for driving
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The Evanston/North Shore YWCA. This year, hundreds gathered for the annual “Stand Against Racism” event, where local residents, officials and organizations who pledged to work toward ending racism in Evanston.
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A 41-year-old Evanston Hospital employee reported a stolen MacBook Pro on Thursday afternoon after leaving his backpack in a room in the
hospital. The man left his backpack on the fifth floor of the hospital in the 2600 block of Ridge Avenue. When the man returned at 3:00 p.m., his MacBook Pro was missing, Dugan said. The laptop is valued at $1,500.
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Arden Cho, who is best known for her role as Kira Yukimura in MTV’s “Teen Wolf,” said during an event Sunday that more writers and producers need to tell Asian-American narratives as a way to increase representation in the media. Cho spoke to about 150 people in Harris Hall for Taiwanese American Students Club and Pi Alpha Phi’s annual spring speaker event. TASC president Steven Gu, a Weinberg junior, told The Daily the event often focuses on celebrating Asian-American heritage. Gu said the club decided to invite Cho because the audience would be able to find her relatable, as she is also someone who struggles with her AsianAmerican identity. “Growing up as an Asian, you do feel a little different sometimes,” Gu told The Daily. “She talks about how (when) she goes to Asia, she doesn’t really feel Asian. (When) she’s here in the U.S., she doesn’t really feel American. I think all Asian Americans can kind of connect with that.” Cho said she was partially drawn to acting because she was unhappy there was nobody she felt she could relate to in the media. Growing up, she said she felt ugly and alienated as an Asian because the only beauty standards she saw on television celebrated women who were white with blonde hair and blue eyes. Speaking about the recent controversy of Scarlett Johansson being cast as the Japanese female lead in “Ghost in the Shell,” Cho said executives often don’t choose Asian-American actors because they are concerned about ratings. “Hollywood always takes shots on no-named actors, always if they’re white,” Cho said. “How many times have you guys seen a no-named white girl or white guy become famous overnight because they were the lead? They do not take a chance with an Asian actor.” In addition to a lack of representation, Cho said Asian-American actors often find themselves playing
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the same passive and quiet characters. Rather than continuing to create one-dimensional roles that perpetuate stereotypes, Cho said movies should feature more diverse characters. Cho said she avoids stereotypical Asian-American roles and would not want to be cast as a “sexy, hot Asian girl” or an “old, white guy’s super young Asian wife.” To change the entertainment industry, people need to support shows that star Asian-American actors, Cho said. Shows such as “Selfie,” which combated negative stereotypes against Asian-American men by casting John Cho — known for the “Harold & Kumar” series — as the “heartthrob” male lead, get cancelled mid-season due to a lack of viewers, she said. “People say, ‘Well that’s why we don’t make Asian lead shows: because they don’t get watched’,” Cho said. “In the end of the day it’s about the ratings, it’s about the viewers. You can help so much (and) change this industry, just by watching.” Cho also said more Asian Americans should be
writing and producing shows that portray complex Asian characters. Only these writers and producers can make create stories that tell an Asian-American narrative, she said. Despite the discouraging statistics of AsianAmerican representation in the media, Cho said she has hope for the future. The industry is currently changing, and Asian Americans are finally starting to find their voice, she said. There are more opportunities for younger Asian-American actors right now than when she first started her career, she said. Communication sophomore Jennifer Spottz said she attended the event because she is also an Asian American who aspires to be an actor one day. “(Cho) spoke really eloquently (about) a lot of the issues that Asian-American actors come across, and it’s clear that it means a lot to her,” Spottz told The Daily. “(Representation) is improving, and I hope it continues to get better so that girls like me have a chance.” catherinekim2020@u.northwestern.edu
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Flood said Ramzan had taken up crew as part of an intense exercise routine he created to treat his long-term scoliosis. Ramzan would work out six hours a day, she said, while balancing a job as a cashier at BopNGrill, a restaurant in Rogers Park. Ramzan took a medical leave from NU during Fall Quarter to take care of his mental health, Flood said. Though he returned to Chicago in the winter, he did not resume taking classes, she said. Still, he continued rowing for Northwestern’s club team, Flood said. “He did this out of the fact that he wanted to strengthen his back muscles, because he didn’t have insurance and he couldn’t see a doctor,” Flood said. “He made the best out of what he had more than I believe anyone else could.” Flood remembers Ramzan as someone who always strove to be better — at work, in class and with his health. All the motivation he had came naturally to him, she said. Ramzan graduated with honors from Thomas Jefferson High School in Auburn, Washington. A National Merit scholar, he finished high school with nearly perfect SAT scores. Ramzan was the sweetest person Flood had ever met, she said. The pair first spoke through the QuestBridge Scholars Network. “When I met him, I literally glued to him. I just followed him around,” she said. “He was just my best friend.” In addition to being a Quest Scholar, Ramzan was a member of the Muslim-cultural Student Association and a participant in the Freshman Urban Program at NU. His FUP counselor, Udita Persaud, remembers him as “the happiest human being.” Persaud said Ramzan was always grateful for the opportunities he was given. He was inquisitive and loved asking deep questions about everything, Persaud said. The two bonded over their love for medicine, she added. “It was really cool to talk to him about why
MONDAY, MAY 1, 2017 during the Title IX investigation. Rowley said last week that the conduct investigation into SAE and the decision to suspend the chapter from campus were unrelated to the allegations of druggings and sexual assault reported earlier this year. alfaro@u.northwestern.edu we both wanted to go into medicine, or why medicine is a career that we were both interested in and how he really wanted to help a lot of people, especially LGBTQ individuals,” Persaud, a Weinberg senior, said. Holly Cheung, a freshman at the University of Washington and Ramzan’s close friend, said he was a supportive, smart and polite friend who “could really get you to think.” “We had these conversations about realworld issues, and I was just really surprised at the amount of knowledge he had about places overseas and issues that weren’t gaining exposure over here,” Cheung said. Flood said Ramzan’s dream was to become a doctor and a researcher — he wanted to treat AIDS and help the LGBTQ community. He met Cheung when the two volunteered at Seattle Children’s Hospital, something Ramzan did throughout high school. Cheung said the first time she met Ramzan, he helped her find an office in the hospital where she needed to be. “Even though it took him two hours to get home and his parents are pretty strict, he still took the time to take me there and made sure everything was okay,” she said. After stopping to help her, Ramzan missed his bus home and had to wait an extra half hour for the next one, Cheung said. Ramzan and his mother immigrated to the United States from Pakistan when he was a child, Flood said. Cheung said Ramzan dreamed of helping others who went through the struggles he had as a child in Pakistan. Ramzan expressed interest in Doctors Without Borders to help others from similar backgrounds, Cheung said. “He was very disadvantaged when he grew up so he wanted to become a doctor because he wanted to help other people that were in this position,” she said. “He was very passionate about that.” alfaro@u.northwestern.edu
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NU World Cup’s flag erases colonization of Korea PAIGE SHIN
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My paternal grandfather was born in 1931, to a Korea occupied by the Empire of Japan. Forbidden to speak his own language at home, he grew up learning Japanese in school and was forced to take on a Japanese name. I never knew he was fluent in a language other than Korean until we were sitting in a small ramen shop in Hawaii and over warm bowls of noodles, he animatedly spoke in Japanese to the chef. I never heard him speak the language again after that day, even when I begged him in fascination. Then, when I was 7 years old, he passed away. Western intervention and colonization remain controversial yet well-learned topics. But less light is often shed on eastern colonization efforts, including those of Japan before and during World War II. The country quickly became a world power in the early 20th century, solidifying its membership in the Axis alliance and subsequently occupying the Korean peninsula, parts of China and numerous Southeast Asian countries. That is why, when I went to watch my friends play in this year’s NU World Cup, I was shocked to see the tournament logo. When I caught
glimpse of a player’s sweatshirt bearing the official design, I had to do a double take. Printed on the sweatshirt was the combination of South Korea and Japan’s flags: the large red circle from Japan’s national flag with four black trigrams from South Korea’s flag surrounding it. Although often unaddressed in mainstream U.S. history classes, Japan annexed the Korean peninsula in 1910, in part through political pressure and constant intervention. Speaking Korean — although initially allowed — became strictly forbidden, and hundreds of historical artifacts were stolen and relocated to Japan. Those who dissented, such as prominent freedom fighter Yu Gwan-sun, were imprisoned and often tortured. Of the most infamous atrocities, young girls and women were forced to serve in Japanese military brothels as “comfort women,” or sex slaves. Other countries occupied by the Japanese empire faced similar war crimes. To this day, tensions between Korea and Japan persist as many issues, such as the Japanese government’s reluctance to acknowledge its wartime actions, have been left unresolved. The issue, therefore, is not that South Korea and Japan were the chosen countries to be represented during this year’s NU World Cup. Rather, the problem is that the two flags were combined. Before NU World Cup’s organizational teams decided to publish their design and print merchandise, they should have conducted
more research into the relationship between the countries involved and more deeply considered the sensitivity needed when combining two flags into one. Asking a more diverse range of students for their opinions on the logo, for example, could have been a good start. I’m sure there was no malicious intent in creating the design, but NU World Cup’s logo — with elements of the South Korean flag surrounding the red circle of the Japanese flag at the center — is a nod to the country’s colonialist past, when Korea forcefully became a part of Japan. Japanese flags flew over Korean houses and government buildings, and the Korean flag was banned. It brings back these memories of Koreans’ suffering, even if that was not the intent. Additionally, South Korea and Japan are two completely different countries. I find it hard to determine the necessity of combining the two flags, as opposed to having them sit side by side. Although South Korea and Japan may be culturally similar and geographically close to one another, they are not the same country and cannot be treated as such. My intent isn’t to make a political statement. Rather, I hope to shed light on a portion of history that is often unaddressed, and to highlight the lack of research that was conducted before NU World Cup’s logo was published. NU World Cup’s logo was created in poor taste, especially considering Korea-Japan
relations remain an incredibly sensitive issue that continue to impact many Koreans today. Human rights questions remain unresolved: Of the 238 Korean survivors who came forward about their forced prostitution by the Japanese military, only 44 were alive as of 2016. The incredible struggles these women were forced to endure — from societal stigmatization to traumatic experiences — continue to deeply affect their emotional health today as Japan does not fully acknowledge its responsibility in the trauma. I am someone who hates to rock the boat. But this issue comes from a place of deep emotion — the pain my paternal grandfather, and so many more, felt both as they grew up and even today. I now realize that the reason my grandfather refused to speak Japanese after that day in Hawaii was because of the deep heartache it caused him. This issue is only a matter of respect, and as the tournament obviously highlights diverse countries, a sensitive worldview is vital. Paige Shin is a Medill sophomore. She can be reached at paigeshin2019@u.northwestern.edu. If you would like to respond publicly to this column, send a Letter to the Editor to opinion@dailynorthwestern.com. The views expressed in this piece do not necessarily reflect the views of all staff members of The Daily Northwestern.
Marijuana legalization could solve budget, social woes CHASE REED
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Propelled by a statewide budget crisis and a rapid shift in the perception of marijuana, Illinois lawmakers introduced two new bills in March that aim to legalize the often-maligned drug for recreational use by adults and to regulate its sale through taxation. Should a bill pass in either house of the Illinois General Assembly, it would potentially open up the floodgates for a lucrative windfall that would ameliorate some of the state’s budget woes, in addition to allowing local law enforcement to concentrate on other crimes. Although it only represents one step toward rectifying the ongoing state budget impasse, marijuana legalization carries a number of potential medical and social advantages that necessitate its imminent implementation. As of now, there are many
identified therapeutic benefits of cannabidiol (CBD), part of a class of compounds known as cannabinoids which includes tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the active ingredient in marijuana that contributes to a “high.” These benefits purportedly include the ability to reduce anxiety, epileptic seizures, nausea, schizophrenic effects and tremors — including the debilitating consequences of Parkinson’s disease. The key word to note here is “purportedly.” Given the federal status of cannabis as a Schedule I drug, any and all research related to marijuana is strictly filtered through government channels. Researchers attempting a deep dive into the possible effects of marijuana on the brain and body are required to source their samples from a 12-acre farm at the University of Mississippi run by the National Institute on Drug Abuse. It has been the only source of legally researchable pot in the United States since the late 1960s. Consequently, it’s difficult for researchers to fully take hold of the wheel and steer their studies in the direction they want to pursue. The drug’s illegal status can entail a
bureaucratic flood of paperwork, increased expenditures, long waiting periods for research approval and limited supply. As a result, substantive inquiries into the effects of marijuana have come few and far between. These constraints often place limitations on the capacity for medical professionals to determine how different strains of marijuana may affect their patients depending on their specific ailment. Socially, the de-stigmatization of marijuana has already begun in Illinois, as evidenced by an attempt to reduce the number of arrests related to petty drug possession. Gov. Bruce Rauner signed a bill in summer 2016 that effectively reduced punishment for carrying less than 10 grams of marijuana, from a class B misdemeanor accompanied by up to 30 days in jail to just citations and fines. Decriminalization was the first check mark on the to-do list for proponents of legalization, and it’s only natural that the full-fledged legalization of marijuana seems to be the next logical action for state legislators to pursue. As the general population
slowly turns the tide from stigmatizing and rejecting individuals who use marijuana to a more open-minded, accepting attitude, it makes sense for Illinois to follow suit at the forefront of the fight for legalization. If the economic benefits reaped by the eight states that have already legalized marijuana is any indication — from the approximately $2.4 billion generated by the industry in Colorado in 2015 to a projected multi-billion dollar boon for California’s economy once the state’s marijuana market is fully established — Illinois should follow in their footsteps to prosper economically. And that’s in addition to the potential health and societal benefits associated with the drug. It’s essential to give legal marijuana a chance in Illinois, and now’s the perfect time to do it. Chase Reed is a Communication freshman. He can be reached at chasereed2020@u.northwestern.edu. If you would like to respond publicly to this column, send a Letter to the Editor to opinion@dailynorthwestern.com. The views expressed in this piece do not necessarily reflect the views of all staff members of The Daily Northwestern.
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More than 30 Chicago-area students participated in Kellogg School of Management’s Makeathon By JANE YUN
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Chicago resident Darcy Denner said she loves exploring, but her adventurous spirit is affected by a significant visual impairment. She is one of five people with disabilities who could have their lives improved as a result of technology created by Northwestern students. More than 30 students from NU and other Chicago-area universities gathered at the Kellogg School of Management’s Global Hub from Friday to Sunday to participate in Makeathon. The event was co-hosted by Northwestern and TOM:Tikkun Olam Makers, an organization founded in Israel. The event pairs “Need Knowers” — people with disabilities — with “Makers,” who design a solution to a daily problem the Need Knower faces, said TOM:Northwestern University co-chair Guy Zeltser, a second-year Kellogg student. TOM was founded in 2014 by the Reut Group, a strategy group based in Tel Aviv, Israel, focusing on challenges in society and trying to introduce new solutions for those challenges, said TOM architect of inspiration Rebecca Fuhrman.
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From page 1 minimum wage is for the public good, even if businesses have to make some sacrifices. A higher minimum wage would mean higher consumption, Suffredin said, as people living below the poverty line tend to spend immediately rather than save. Hecky Powell, who owns Hecky’s Barbecue in Evanston, disagreed with Suffredin. Powell said he is preparing for the ordinance by freezing hiring, cutting back on staff and training his current employees to take more and different kinds of work at the restaurant. In addition, Powell said he would have to cut back on health care. Powell attributed attempts to raise the minimum wage — both in Cook County and on the state level — to politicians’ lack of business experience. Powell said he was interested in exploring an effort to get Evanston to opt out of the minimum wage ordinance.
When the group organized the first Makeathon, it was meant to be a one-time event, Fuhrman said. However, the event’s success prompted the arrangement of future Makeathons in locations spanning multiple continents. “Tikkun olam is Hebrew for ‘repair the world’,” Fuhrman said. “The idea is repairing the world with the Maker community.” The Makers who participated in TOM:NU were mostly from the McCormick School of Engineering, but some were graduate students from NU and other universities, Zeltser said. The Need Knowers ranged in age from infants to adults, he said. Denner, who was selected to be a Need Knower, started losing her vision when she was 3 years old. She is now legally blind in one eye and fully blind in the other. Members of Denner’s team designed software with GPS technology that will tell her where she is, such as which intersection she is approaching. “I’m excited to see how it implements into my everyday life, especially being in areas that I’m not necessarily familiar with,” Denner said. “I’m somewhat adventurous and like to kind of go to places that I’ve never been before, so I think it’ll be really cool to use in the future.” Makers also developed technology to help other
people with a variety of disabilities, ranging from missing fingers to cerebral palsy. Although a winning team was set to be chosen at the event’s closing ceremony on Sunday, Zeltser said judges could not decide on a winner, so they awarded each Maker a prize of either a $250 Amazon gift card, a $250 OpenTable gift card or a helicopter ride above Chicago. In addition to prizes, each team received a recognition for their creation. Recognitions included “Most Innovative,” “Most Cost Effective,” “Best Design,” “Most Flexible” and “Most Achievable,” said TOM:NU co-chair Gal Ben Dor, a second-year Kellogg student. During the event, teams worked on their solutions, while some Need Knowers observed and tested the prototypes. Denner told The Daily on Saturday that participating in the event gave her the opportunity to meet new people and work with her team. “I have actually been looking for groups that specifically target people with disabilities and (help) them with their challenges, so (it) seemed fun,” she said. The event introduced Need Knowers to students and brought together students from different universities and fields, Zeltser said. First-year Kellogg student Aanchal Taneja said
she works in the health care industry and had never used a power tool before the Makeathon. Taneja was a member of the team that designed a way for Victoria Morris –– who has multiple sclerosis –– to get up and into a wheelchair without the assistance of a caregiver. Still, Taneja said she felt able to contribute to the group. “I would like to say that our team is pretty efficient and effective,” Taneja said. “We are all working together in terms of finding different ways to make this design that we have for her, as customizable to her needs, as stable and strong as we want it to be.” Zeltser said he hopes the event helps students realize they can make a direct impact on somebody’s life. In addition to seeing tangible results from their work, Zeltser said it is important Makers continue working toward solutions to everyday challenges after the Makeathon is over. “I want them not to just say, ‘Okay, I did something nice or something good for the world,’” Zeltser said. “I want them to know that it is … my personal expectation that they will go out, spread the word and try to do more things like that. It can’t be the only thing that we are doing.”
“The problem with these people on the county level and in Springfield is that these guys have never made a payroll in their life,” Powell said. “They think we’re making all this money and we pay minimum wage and hide our taxes, and that’s not so.” Local businessman Larry Murphy also said he was skeptical of a higher minimum wage. Murphy, who owns YoFresh, said though big corporations may be able to pay higher wages, local, small businesses run the risk of financial ruin. He added that a minimum wage is only one component of what employers pay on behalf of their employees, citing Social Security benefits and health care. Murphy, who is also the lead organizer of the Black Business Consortium of Evanston/Northshore, said many of the consortium’s members would have similar concerns. “While we look positively upon a movement that seeks a livable wage for employees, that has to meet the realities,” Murphy said. “It’s a matter of ideal social
policy meeting the level of operation. If those can coincide, that would be good. If they can’t coincide, then one has to make some decisions.” The legislation, which was re-referred to the Rules Committee on Friday, seeks to address those doubts by providing tax credits for small businesses to compensate them for some of the lost profit. These credits would start at 25 percent in 2018 and gradually decrease to 5 percent in 2022. Suffredin dismissed the concerns raised by Murphy and Powell as a common “knee-jerk reaction” he’s heard while working on minimum wage issues. “If a business is so fragile that it can’t sustain the increases that we’re talking about, then it shouldn’t be in business,” Suffredin said. Ald. Judy Fiske (1st) also said she supports the minimum wage hike, and has previously supported the Cook County ordinance. Fiske said though she didn’t know the specifics of the bill, she had campaigned to raise the minimum wage during the last
election and won. Fiske’s ward, which contains many of Evanston’s businesses, would be one of the most affected by a higher minimum wage. Fiske said the business owners in her ward have responded positively to the idea. “We need to talk to more business owners, but so far the only ones I’ve heard from are people in support,” Fiske said. Jessica Donnelly, who owns Unicorn Cafe in the 1st Ward, said she supports an increase in the minimum wage because the current one is not livable. Donnelly said she is not worried about the potential impact of rising wages on her business. “It’s a net zero (for my business),” Donnelly said. “We’ll just have to raise prices. Now if it were just us, then it would be negative, but everyone is going to have to raise prices to accommodate a higher minimum wage.”
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Walker taken in fifth round, Odenigbo in seventh By MAX SCHUMAN
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It took until the final few hours of the three-day NFL Draft, but a pair of former Northwestern players came off the board and learned where they would begin professional careers. Linebacker Anthony Walker and defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo were chosen Saturday by two midwestern NFL teams. Walker was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the fifth round, and Odenigbo had his name called in the seventh round by the Minnesota Vikings. Walker notched over 100 tackles for the second-straight year last season and received All-Big Ten recognition from the conference’s coaches and media for his efforts. However, his 2016 was a step back from his AllAmerican sophomore season, hurting his draft stock relative to a year ago and causing his slip to the 161st overall pick. The linebacker figures to be a factor in a competition for playing time at the position in Indianapolis. Walker told the Chicago Tribune on Saturday that a member of the Colts’ front office informed him that his interview with the team at the NFL Combine — which involved discussing the intricacies of defensive plays — was one of the best the team has ever had. “My dad has groomed me since
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Anthony Walker lunges for a tackle. The linebacker was taken in the fifth round of the NFL Draft on Saturday.
I was two years old to understand the game,” Walker told the Tribune. “Playing a lot of different positions — quarterback, receiver, DB, linebacker — helped get that football IQ down.
And we ran one of the more complicated defenses in college football with different zone coverages and man pressures.” Odenigbo, meanwhile, saved his
best season in Evanston for his final one. He led the Wildcats with 10 sacks en route to a first-team all-conference nod from the conference’s coaches, and his pass-rushing production as a
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senior led Minnesota to take him with the 220th pick in the draft. The defensive end got the call from the Vikings as he was travelling from Evanston to Chicago by car to take his mind off the draft, Odenigbo told reporters following his selection. “I didn’t really sleep that much (Friday) night … I needed space and needed to get out,” Odenigbo said. “On my way to Chicago, I got a phone call from the Vikings … they said, ‘We want to draft you,’ and I said ‘Oh. Oh my goodness.’” In addition to the two drafted Wildcats, receiver Austin Carr and linebacker Joseph Jones signed as undrafted free agents with the New England Patriots and the Dallas Cowboys, respectively, following the conclusion of the draft Saturday. Carr was a Biletnikoff Award finalist in his prolific final season at NU, setting a single-season school record with 1,247 yards and tying another school record with 12 touchdowns as a senior. He was seen as a potential late-round pick but instead caught on with New England after the draft, leaving him to fight for a spot on the roster of the defending Super Bowl champion. Jones was a spot starter in 2016 who didn’t put up big defensive numbers and was better known for his contributions on special teams. He will likely need to stand out in a similar role to stick in Dallas. maxschuman2018@u.northwestern.edu
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The Wildcats’ Big Ten Tournament ended earlier than they would have liked. After sweeping past Michigan State (11-18, 0-11 Big Ten) 4-0 Thursday, No. 23 Northwestern (21-10, 7-4) lost to Wisconsin (17-7, 7-4) on Friday, 4-2, for the second time this season. “We fought hard, but they just came out on top this time,” sophomore Ben Vandixhorn said. “It’s tough to say what we can do different, it was just tough how it ended up.” Before the match, the Cats thought they would be able to improve on their previous road loss to the Badgers that was played without their No. 3 singles player, senior Sam Shropshire. However, that was not to be as the No. 4 seed Wisconsin defeated NU by the same score as in March’s meeting. The Badgers took control of the match early by notching dominant wins at Nos. 1 and 3 doubles to clinch the point and take a 1-0 lead. “We definitely could have improved our doubles,” senior Konrad Zieba said. “We always talk about it, but that’s just how important doubles is.” Singles play began promisingly for the Cats as they won four of six first sets, enough to complete the comeback if they could continue their strong starts. No. 37 Strong Kirchheimer and Zieba, the No. 71 player in the country, secured straight-set wins at Nos. 1 and 2, respectively, to give NU a 2-1 lead. Zieba grabbed a 6-3, 6-2 win over Josef Dodridge after losing to Wisconsin’s No. 2 in their regular season match nearly one month before. The match was evened at two when Shropshire fell, leaving third sets at courts 4-6 to decide the eventual outcome. The turning point of the match came when freshman Dominik Starý, winner of his last seven matches, fell
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7-4 in a critical third set tiebreaker. Starý rolled to a 6-0 first set, but then lost two tight sets, leaving the Cats down 3-2. That match was critical because as the tiebreaker played out, Vandixhorn was falling behind in his third set and lost 6-1. “Both (Dominik) and I’s match came down to a few points,” Vandixhorn said. “I probably should have closed it out in two sets, but the kid was able to kind of hang in there.” Fellow sophomore Jason Seidman led 4-3 in his third set, but Vandixhorn’s loss secured defeat for NU. The loss denied the Cats their goal of winning a Big Ten Tournament, although that would have
been particularly tough with eventual champions Ohio State, the No. 2 team in the country, waiting in the next round. NU will now turn to the NCAA Tournament to wrap up its season. Its No. 23 ranking will likely hold steady or fall a few spots, meaning the Cats will travel for postseason play and will be an underdog to advance past the regional round. The Cats have fallen in the second round in each of the last two years, and though NU has underperformed late in the season and in the Big Ten Tournament, it still believes it has the talent to pull an upset. “We have been top-25 all year, been as high as (No.) 7 in the country. We are one of the best teams in the country,” coach Arvid Swan said. “(We are) excited to get into the postseason and make the final site.” benjaminapelbaum2019@u.northwestern.edu
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Sam Shropshire and Konrad Zieba talk between points. The seniors and the Wildcats struggled in the Big Ten Tournament, falling in the quarterfinals.
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The weather and quality of play were inconsistent all weekend as Northwestern dropped two of three to Michigan State in a showdown between mediocre Big Ten teams. After dropping the first game of a doubleheader 8-1 on Friday, the Wildcats battled back and took a tightly contested second game 3-2. On Saturday, things went downhill quickly for the hosts in an ugly 13-5 loss. “Friday, we were a little bit more competitive,” coach Spencer Allen said. “(Saturday), we just quit. They beat us, and they got a big hit in a big inning, and we quit.” NU’s offense sputtered overall on the weekend, putting up only nine runs across the three games. Senior Joe Hoscheit, who had been powering the Cats offense in the previous two series, picked up only one hit in the series. The bullpen also struggled on the weekend, surrendering 15 runs in the two NU losses. Freshman Josh Levy was the main culprit Saturday as he was charged with four runs while recording only two outs in the fifth as the Spartans blew the game open. “We may have gotten beat, but it didn’t need to be 13 runs,” Allen said. “You give up 13 runs by not continuing to play the game, not controlling the running game. They quit, and they know it.” The first game Friday started well for the Cats, as senior Cooper Wetherbee pitched 5 scoreless innings and Hoscheit picked up an early RBI to give the hosts the lead. The sixth was a different story, however, as Wetherbee recorded only one out before being pulled for fellow senior Pete Hofman. He allowed
a home run later in the inning, and the Spartans never looked back from their 3-1 lead, adding five more runs in the late innings. “ We’ve just got to find good pitches to hit,” Hoscheit said. “I just didn’t swing at the pitches I wanted to, and I think that goes for a lot of guys.” After collapsing in the first game, NU turned in an impressive bounce back performance less than an hour later, pulling together a 3-2 victory on a clutch RBI single from Hoscheit in the eighth inning to score freshman infielder Alex Erro. Fellow freshman Hank Christie was solid on the mound, pitching 5.1 innings while allowing only one run on four hits. Another freshman, Sam Lawrence, came in to finish the sixth and allowed just one run of his own in 3.2 innings of work. “It was nice to see the freshman class do well,” freshman outfielder Leo Kaplan said. “We’re the future of the program, and we’ll be here for four more years. It’s nice for everyone to get an opportunity to get out there.” Saturday’s game was close to start, but the dominant fifth inning from the Spartans ended any threat of a Cats series victory. Freshman starter Matt Gannon got into trouble early in the inning, and Levy encountered further struggles. NU’s Big Ten Tournament hopes are now seriously on the ropes. Allen’s goal coming into the final four conference series was seven more conference wins, but after two losses this weekend the Cats will need to go 6-3 to close conference play if they hope to reach that mark. “In order to have a chance, we have to win every series,” Hoscheit said, “so that’s our goal going forward.” josephwilkinson2019@u.northwestern. edu