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ASG gathers input on Title IX process By CLAIRE HANSEN
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Edzo’s Burger Shop, 1571 Sherman Ave. Edzo’s is one of two Evanston-based restaurants that have signed onto a national movement denouncing discrimination and establishing safe spaces.
Restaurants become sanctuaries Edzo’s, Amazing Kale Burger join national sanctuary movement By VICTORIA CABALES
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Two Evanston-based restaurants have signed onto a national restaurant movement denouncing discrimination and establishing safe spaces for workers and customers following President Donald Trump’s election.
Edzo’s Burger Shop and The Amazing Kale Burger have signed onto a movement started by two advocacy organizations — Restaurant Opportunities Centers United and Presente.org — that emphasizes human dignity and hospitality. Since its inception in late December, the movement has attracted more than 400 restaurant members, 30 of which are
based in Chicago, affiliate director of ROC’s Chicago branch Felipe Tendick-Matesanz said. “A sanctuary restaurant is (a place) at which regardless of a person’s identity, they are treated the same way as the rest,” Edzo’s owner Eddie Larkin said. Though much of the feedback has been positive, restaurant owners have experienced some
backlash, Tendick-Matesanz said, and even vandalism in some cases. Larkin said Edzo’s has also received criticism since becoming a sanctuary restaurant in late January. “There’s some negative PR,” he said. “Some people say they’ll boycott us or that we’re hiring ‘illegal » See SANCTUARY, page 7
Associated Student Government released a survey March 31 to gather student feedback on the sexual misconduct complaint resolution process. ASG President Christina Cilento said the responses will be incorporated in a report to administrators to provide recommendations to change the reporting process. The survey — conceived by Macs Vinson, ASG executive vice president — was launched one day after the University announced it would not take disciplinary action against Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity and another, unnamed fraternity after reports of alleged druggings and sexual assaults at the two houses. ASG included the survey in a statement condemning the University’s decision, and also sent the link in Thursday’s Campus Loop newsletter. Cilento, a SESP senior, said the survey and future report are not direct responses to the University’s decision. During and after the University’s investigation, she said, students felt prompted to share their stories and frustrations about the reporting process with ASG members. “We wanted to make sure that students felt like those frustrations had been heard,” Cilento said. “It can be really difficult to go to someone with the University
and say, ‘Hey, I’ve already had this incredibly difficult experience with a sexual assault, and the people who were supposed to help me with it didn’t do what I perceived to be the (right) job.’” The anonymous survey asks students “who have had experience with Title IX, the Sexual (Harassment) Prevention Office, CARE, or Student Conduct related to a sexual misconduct” about their experiences and how the reporting process can be improved. Joan Slavin, Title IX coordinator and director of the Sexual Harassment Prevention Office, said she looks forward to reading the survey responses and the report. “Our office encourages feedback from students on how the sexual misconduct complaint resolution process could be improved, and we will carefully consider any recommendations that ASG provides to us,” Slavin told The Daily in an email. Colin Clayton, who is part of the communications committee for Sexual Health and Assault Peer Educators, said the ASG survey is a positive step in addressing issues related to Title IX reporting and sexual assault. Clayton, a Weinberg junior, said survivors’ stories can get the University’s attention. “Really having that survivorcentered way of addressing the administration is the most powerful because it really puts the emphasis (on the fact that) that » See REPORT, page 7
Cafe to leave Metra stop By SYD STONE
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For the first time in more than 30 years, Evanston’s Central Street Metra station will be without a cafe to provide early morning commuters with their daily dose of caffeine. In early May, the owners of Upstairs Cafe will have to vacate the property, five years after taking over from Mary Lou Smith, who ran the cafe’s first iteration, Top of the Tracks. Owners Elizabeth Hubbard, Gail Doeff and Shelley Patterson took over for Smith when she retired in 2012. Housed in the 100-year-old station, the cafe is open on weekdays from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. — prime time for commuters from Chicago’s northern suburbs on their way downtown. Union Pacific railroad, the company that runs the Central Street station, and Upstairs Cafe could not come to an agreement on terms of a lease. Evanston owned the cafe’s space until its lease ended in July 2016, at which point Upstairs Cafe sought
to negotiate a new lease with Union Pacific directly. “We’re really sad about the end of an era in Evanston at the expense of all these (customers) just because Union Pacific is trying to maximize revenue,” Hubbard said. In a statement provided to The Daily, Union Pacific spokeswoman Jae Miller said the railroad company had a long-term lease with Evanston. Upstairs Cafe operated under a sublease with the city, Miller said, not through an agreement with Union Pacific. Union Pacific began discussions with Evanston in mid2016 regarding the expiring depot lease, Miller said. The lease ended last July, but Upstairs Cafe was allowed to remain in business for several months while terms of a new lease were discussed. Miller said an agreement could not be reached. During the months of negotiation and discussion, Miller said Union Pacific did not seek compensation from Upstairs Cafe. However, Hubbard said she and her co-owners had minimal communication with the railroad company and were
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not made aware of how to go about paying rent during the time they did not have a lease. Eventually, she said, she reached out to Union Pacific to clarify the situation only to hear that the company didn’t want to extend in a lease with the cafe. “I was shocked,” she said. “We weren’t looking to be there for 24 years like Mary Lou, but we were certainly hoping for a five-year lease.” Hubbard said she and her co-owners spoke with a lawyer and decided they “legally did not have a leg to stand on,” at which point they began to tell customers about the impending closure. Miller said Union Pacific is in the process of identifying “the most effective use of the space at Central Street station.” She added the company was looking for something that would “complement and enhance local economic development.” Evanston resident Paul McMahon said he’s been going to the cafe for about 20 years and calls his mornings there » See UPSTAIRS, page 7
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Ellen Cushing, chair of the Housing, Homelessness and Human Relations Commission, speaks at a Thursday meeting. The commission voted to renew a grant to a landlord-tenant mediation group.
City renews group funding
Financing offers services for tenants, landlords By RYAN WANGMAN
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The city voted unanimously Thursday to renew a grant to an organization that mediates local landlord-tenant disagreements at a meeting of the Housing,
Homelessness and Human Relations Commission. Open Communities, a group that provides counseling on issues raised by landlords and tenants, will receive a $40,500 grant from the city to fund the organization through Dec. 31. Last year alone, the group handled 414 Evanston calls and cases, or an average of
more than 35 cases per month, according to city documents. Laura Kochevar, manager of communications and development for Open Communities, said at the meeting the group is a “value-add” to Evanston, since all landlord-tenant issues are » See FUNDING, page 7
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AROUND TOWN Insomnia Cookies to open before start of summer By AMELIA LANGAS
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The late-night cravings of ravenous college students will soon be satisfied when Insomnia Cookies opens toward the end of Spring Quarter. The warm cookie bakery already has four other Chicago-area stores, but none of them deliver to Northwestern’s campus. Courtney Altamura, Insomnia’s senior marketing manager, said the expansion into Evanston — in the former space of an eyewear store at 1725 Sherman Ave. — will allow the business to reach NU students.
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We’re excited just to be able to extend our warm, delicious cookies to the Evanston area.
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Though the proximity to campus was a factor in Insomnia’s choice to open a Sherman Avenue location, the business will also deliver within a one to two mile radius to the surrounding Evanston neighborhood, Altamura
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said. Insomnia doesn’t yet have a specific opening date. “We’re excited just to be able to extend our warm, delicious cookies to the Evanston area,” she said. Altamura said the Evanston community was supportive of the expansion. In February, City Council approved a permit for Insomnia to build a new location and granted the business a special use to remain open until 3 a.m. The building permits were issued last week, Evanston’s interim community development director Scott Mangum said. Insomnia would fit well in the city’s business scene, Mangum said. “They’re filling a niche and should attract some users there with half their business being deliveries,” Mangum said. “There’s a gap in businesses that are open to serve people who are looking for cookies or other treats so late at night.” Altamura said Insomnia aims to provide a “sweet treat” to students who are up late studying or coming back from a night out. Though the company’s target base tends to be students placing a late-night delivery order, Altamura said Insomnia would open at 9 a.m. for people who work in the area. Because Insomnia will be one of only three late-night eateries, Ald. Judy Fiske (1st) said, it would not detract from other local businesses that do not remain open past midnight. Fiske said both the Evanston community and Northwestern students were looking forward to welcoming the bakery to town. a 65-year-old female coworker with whom she shares office space on the 1600 block of Sherman Avenue. Evanston Police Department spokesman Perry Polinski said the two had a verbal argument over tables that had been set up in the common hallway. The interaction escalated to physical contact after the
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The storefront of a former eyewear shop, 1725 Sherman Ave. Insomnia Cookies plans to open a location in the space later this quarter.
“I reached out to ASG and other Northwestern students asking them what they thought and they were very enthusiastic,” she said. McCormick sophomore Rika Ko said she thinks Insomnia will be a huge hit, adding she knows people who are already excited about it. Ko said Insomnia would provide student
groups with cheap, college-friendly refreshments to attract their peers to meetings. “Although it’s not going to be great for my body, it will be great for my morale, which can get low when I’m studying really late,” Ko said.
coworker shoved the 56-year-old, Polinski said. There were no injuries, and the woman who was shoved did not wish to pursue charges at the time of the report, Polinski said. However, a Detective Bureau investigator later followed up on the report, Polinski said.
The women then decided to file a complaint. The 65-year-old voluntarily turned herself into the police station and was charged with battery. Her court date is set for April 28.
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ON CAMPUS NU athletics fan club still cheering All-female group CatBackers focuses on education initiatives for members By ALLY MAUCH
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After 20 years of cheering on Northwestern sports teams, all-female group CatBackers is still going strong. The group was founded in 1997 to educate members about NU sports and help them be more involved in athletic events. It held an event Tuesday discussing the NFL draft with several football players for members to learn more about the process. Cathy Dunlap (Weinberg ’77), a CatBackers board member, co-chaired the event and said she got the idea when she was watching last year’s draft and wanted to know more about how it works. As part of its education initiative, the group holds several events throughout the year, many of which host various team coaches and their players to help members learn more about specific sports and get to know the players. “Everything we do is educational,” said Liz Kerr, president of CatBackers. “The more you know about a sport, the more likely you are to support them.” The original idea for the group came from Mary Barnett and Jean Yale, who gathered about 20 of their friends to start CatBackers — at first focused solely on football. The two had already been involved with NU sports at the time; Barnett was married to the then-football coach, and Yale served as the special events coordinator for NU Sports. Among the roughly 20 founding members was Kerr (Kellogg ’81), who said she got involved because of her passion for sports and desire to stay connected to her alma mater. Since its founding, CatBackers has expanded from its initial focus on football and now puts a particular emphasis on women’s sports teams. “Our goal was to make sure women understood the game better, could enjoy it better and could
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become better fans,” Kerr said. Dunlap dismissed the idea that football and basketball are the only “revenue earning” sports and said she has women’s basketball season tickets and also tries to attend as many other women’s sports games as possible. “There are women’s sports at NU that we need to pay attention to,” Dunlap said. Nancy Lee, a founding member and current board member, said the most unique thing about CatBackers compared to other fan organizations is its focus on education, which gives members the opportunity to know players beyond their performance during games. Lee, whose husband is a Northwestern alumnus, got involved in CatBackers after attending sports games with him. In addition to its events, CatBackers has raised money for NU athletics in the past and strives to support the teams in any way the group can.
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“We want to let the coaches know that we are here for them and we are passionate about Northwestern sports,” Lee said. Although it still includes some founding members, Kerr said CatBackers is looking for more ways to keep the community involved in NU sports. Although CatBackers invites anyone to its events, the group maintains its all-female membership. Dunlap said this is important because it defies the notion that sports audiences are male-dominated. “If you’re looking … to grow your audience, you have to look at women as an audience,” Dunlap said. “You have to stop thinking of sports as a gendered thing and think about sports as an athletic thing.” allysonmauch2020@u.northwestern.edu
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The Daily endorses ticket of Mulukutla, Gambrah
One ticket stands for the presidency and executive vice presidency of Associated Student Government, and it appears voting in this election amounts to little more than bureaucratic tedium. But this election requires more active participation than others. The Daily Northwestern Editorial Board endorses Nehaarika Mulukutla and Rosalie Gambrah’s ticket for president and executive vice president of ASG. Mulukutla and Gambrah have demonstrated a desire to make ASG more accessible, promote mental health and combat sexual assault. Mulukutla has said the pair plans on meeting with more than 60 student groups to help shape their campaign. Already, they have met with campus leaders including the Interfraternity Council and plan to meet with Counseling and Psychological Services, the Multicultural Center, the Black House and the Women’s Center to open dialogue on ways to address these issues, revealing proactivity in establishing
rapport. Mulukutla and Gambrah emphasize an intersectional platform, stating during a forum hosted by The Daily that they prefer to “pass the mike” on to marginalized voices to better represent the student body. They recognize the need to address the unique challenges people of color face when addressing other issues, from sexual assault to financial security. The two still have a ways to go to achieve some of their more ambitious projects. Plans like eliminating dry-campus policies and creating advisory boards to University President Morton Schapiro focused on LGBTQ students, students of color and low-income students would require considerable overhauls in existing systems — specific plans Mulukutla and Gambrah have not yet identified. But the biggest problem with this election is not a lack of specificity but a lack of competition. This is the first cycle in institutional memory where the election is
uncontested, and that is a problem. There are no opposing candidates to push Mulukutla and Gambrah to present concrete plans for their proposals. There are no twosided debates to foster accountability in the election process. Uncontested elections limit choice, deplete dialogue of constructive criticism and fail to represent the interests and opinions of the entire student body. At a time when campus culture — which often extends to the national stage — cleaves more than ever, choice and representation are paramount, if only to allow productive conversation to challenge problematic beliefs. ASG leaders carry immense responsibilities that affect all Northwestern students. They work with Senate, which allocates funds for every registered student group on campus, a total budget of about $1.4 million. They engage with top administrators and trustees on behalf of all students, pushing for better campus infrastructure
and financial support. They represent the Northwestern student body in statements and petitions involving other schools and organizations. Of course, this is not a completely decided election. Students can always vote no-confidence, though we discourage you from doing so. As problematic as it may be to have an uncontested election, we are lucky to have one with candidates as qualified and passionate as Mulukutla and Gambrah. We urge you to engage in this and future elections, continue to critically observe their actions and acknowledge the significant role ASG plays at this university. ASG is meant to represent our voice. Let’s treat it as such. This piece represents the majority opinion of the Editorial Board of The Daily Northwestern. The views expressed in this piece do not necessarily reflect the views of all staff members or Editorial Board members of The Daily Northwestern.
CPS grad requirement will harm marginalized students Mayor Emanuel’s requirement for students to have been accepted to college, trade school or job is classist ALEX SCHWARTZ
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On Wednesday, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced a new graduation requirement for Chicago Public Schools: Students must have either a job offer or an acceptance letter to a college, trade school or gap-year program lined up by the end of their senior year. The requirement is set to begin with the current class of 2020. To those of us who are privileged enough to have expected some sort of college acceptance during senior year of high school, this initially seems like a logical measure to set in place. We’ve been conditioned to see high school as a stepping stone to higher education and, eventually, a skilled career. But for low-income and minority students, that’s more of a dream than an expectation. Only 10 percent of students attending one of U.S. News & World Report’s top 30 universities come from families making less than
$30,000 per year. The system of higher education was built for those on the upper end of the socioeconomic spectrum. Only recently have programs emerged that focus on providing these students access to prestigious universities. In other words, we still have a long way to go before students of all backgrounds are able to attend the college of their choice. Emanuel’s requirement downplays the systemic inequalities of higher education and employment in this country. This requirement may not have much of an effect on students with the time, connections and resources to secure a college acceptance or job after high school. But for those toward the bottom of the socioeconomic scale, it is much more difficult to apply to college. This is especially true in Chicago Public Schools, where security personnel outnumber guidance counselors. While it is true that the City Colleges of Chicago provide guaranteed acceptances for two-year degrees to CPS graduates, undocumented students who don’t qualify for federal aid may be unable to afford transferring from community college to
a four-year university. Additionally, City Colleges could also face funding and capacity issues if they experience an influx of CPS students. This proposed graduation requirement is steeped in privilege and classism. It ignores the concrete problems that low-income and minority students face when transitioning from high school to college or the workforce. Though it may be well-intentioned, it has the potential to create even more problems for CPS students instead of solving their existing ones. In his statement, Emanuel provided no specific plan to bolster guidance counseling or to provide more resources for students to find jobs or schooling after graduation; he only mentioned that CPS would make students aware of scholarships and resources available. If Emanuel truly wants to help CPS students, he should focus on providing extra funding and support to schools. This would allow schools to give more guidance to students, who in turn would be able to feasibly find a path for themselves after high school. Rather
Finding renewed purpose in local politics
RACHEL HAWLEY
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On the night of April 4, I found myself in a room full of well-dressed, nervous-looking adults who gathered with baited breath as I repeatedly hit refresh on a laptop connected to a large projector screen. Online election trackers showed what seemed impossible: with 47 of 50 precincts reporting and approximately 17,500 ballots cast, Steve Hagerty was trailing Mark Tendam in the Evanston mayoral election by only eight votes. And as I hit refresh for what might have been the 100th time, a sudden cry of joy broke out around me. By now, you probably know that Steve Hagerty claimed victory in the mayoral race Tuesday by 159 votes. I was fully prepared for a competitive general election race and potentially tight results, but I never could have expected it would be this close. Three weeks after Donald Trump won the presidential election, I decided to join Northwestern Students for Steve Hagerty feeling scared, helpless and overwhelmed by the urge to do something constructive for my community in the wake of national upheaval. When I first signed up to volunteer, I took a chance on Steve, uncertain if he was truly the best candidate to be Evanston’s mayor. In meeting Hagerty and his team, however, I quickly became enraptured by
their dedication to affecting positive change in Evanston. Throughout our strategy sessions and rides to the campaign office, I started visualizing a path forward for my own political engagement in the Trump era: one defined by positivity, genuineness and dedication to serving the community, even amid a backdrop of fear and uncertainty in Washington, D.C. Students for Steve Hagerty has recently become infamous across campus for our unrelenting enthusiasm about municipal politics. We’ve taped down way too many ground flyers, endured frigid weather to hand out hot chocolate, pestered people at The Arch day after day and sent out endless series of emails. As a group, we are intensely passionate about local politics, a subject that can all too often seem trivial and inconsequential. The truth is, most individuals are often affected by their local government far more than state or federal governments. Throughout the United States, cities like Evanston face issues — including homelessness, fair housing, police accountability, racial equality and youth empowerment — each and every day. And solutions only begin with effective local government that can actively engage with all citizens, including NU students. Through spending long days on the campaign trail, I learned it’s much easier to dismiss these concerns rather than discuss them. And remaining complacent or finding reasons to ignore important problems is much less difficult than truly leaning in, considering them sincerely and caring even
when caring means making hard choices. Throughout my life, I have frequently been offered a choice between passionately engaging in a way that leaves me vulnerable to criticism and shrouding myself in a protective layer of cynicism. I’ve often chosen the latter because disapproval and mockery hurts. I can’t say getting hung up on while phone banking, receiving rude emails and hearing criticism of Steve Hagerty and our group’s dedication to him didn’t sting. What I can say, however, is that every genuine and passionate conversation I’ve had about working to solve Evanston’s issues has filled me with a feeling of hope and determination that makes enduring all the challenges more than worth it. I want to be stupidly, absurdly excited about municipal government for the rest of my life. I’m inspired by the idea that we can break through the hatred and fear-mongering that has consumed the national political arena and create governmental change that actually has the potential to affect people’s lives for the better — one phone call and admittedly annoying poster at a time. That sense of purpose is the gift that Students for Steve Hagerty has given to me. Rachel Hawley is a Weinberg sophomore. She can be contacted at rachelhawley2019@u.northwestern. edu. If you would like to respond publicly to this op-ed, 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.
than supporting students, Emanuel’s requirement takes an inefficient top-down approach that expects students to be able to work against a system that already puts them at a disadvantage. Chicago has been the subject of a great deal of criticism from the political sphere, whether it’s for gang violence or high school graduation rates. Many of those who talk about “fixing” this city don’t seem to understand the people who live here, and rather than using their privilege to help them, they exacerbate systems that put Chicago residents at a disadvantage. It won’t be easy to “fix” Chicago’s public school system, but creating a goal for CPS students to achieve without giving them the tools to do so is definitely not the way to do it. Alex Schwartz is a Medill freshman. He can be contacted at alexschwartz@u.northwestern.edu. If you would like to respond publicly to this op-ed, 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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This isn’t saying that township government is not important, because in some places it is very important... Rep. Laura Fine (D-Glenview), State representative
Evanston, for example, had its own coterminous township until roughly three years ago. In 2013, state lawmakers amended the Illinois Township Code to allow for the dissolution of Evanston Township. The township provided emergency services, property tax assessments and general assistance to qualifying Evanston residents. In 2014, Evanston residents voted by a nearly two-to-one margin to abolish the township, which marked the first time since 1932 that Illinois voters had dissolved a township. City manager Wally Bobkiewicz said there was a “smooth transition” when the city took over the township’s former responsibilities. “We’re serving those residents on general assistance better today than comparable services provided by the township,” Bobkiewicz said. “We’re saving money in the process.” According to an official analysis of the township dissolution, Evanston taxpayers saved $779,668 in 2015, exceeding an estimated $500,000. Demmer said his idea for the bill stemmed from a state commission he sat on that looked at government consolidation. “Right now, there is no ability for those other coterminous townships to dissolve unless they come down here (to Springfield) and ask for their special right to do it,” he said. “We allowed Evanston to do it. It makes sense to give others the option to choose if they want to (dissolve) or not.” Fine said the choice to dissolve townships could be useful if services overlap with those offered by the municipality. At the same time, the bill would give voters who want to keep their townships the option to do so. “This isn’t saying that township government is not important, because in some places it is very important, and it is a lifeline in many communities,” Fine said. The bill, which passed the House 111 to 2, will face a vote in the state Senate. Demmer said he hoped leaders would act on the bill by the end of May, despite a flurry of activity in the two state chambers. williamkobin2018@u.northwestern.edu
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Artist discusses launching, running nonprofits
TransCultural Exchange founder Mary Sherman shares anecdotes of connecting artist communities By JACKSON ELLIOTT
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Artist Mary Sherman gave students advice on how to successfully start and run a nonprofit during a talk held Thursday. Sherman, founder of the TransCultural Exchange, a nonprofit that helps connect artists from more than 60 countries, spoke in Frances Searle Building about her experience in art and nonprofit work. The talk was part of a series of events organized by the Master of Science in Leadership
for Creative Enterprises program, which is hosted by the School of Communication and connects students with professionals. The director of the program, Communication Prof. Pablo Boczkowski, said he helps choose a variety of speakers for MSLCE events. “We bring eight speakers a year as part of the series,” he said. “We try to bring a mix of people to campus in terms of backgrounds.” Sherman said she entered the nonprofit world when friends invited her to Vienna to take part in an art show. Though that was her first time organizing a nonprofit art show, she said she learned new skills and enjoyed the opportunity to the point she decided to pursue a career in it.
The most important key to success in nonprofits is utilizing one’s networks, especially when it comes to finding resources, Sherman said. She said she discovered that although many people are willing to donate to art in their community, it’s hard to find donors to fund international art. She added that she learned to rely on networks of people she knew, which helped her organize exhibitions with only a little money. She also took advantage of networking by seeking help from the Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts to help her fill out paperwork required in operating a nonprofit. Looking back on her career, Sherman said she’s grateful for the
opportunities she has been given. “I never thought I’d be here,” she said. “I always thought I’d be making paintings and waiting on tables. I am so happy that I can go around the world … and share ideas.” First-year Communication graduate student Minda Cerva said she enjoyed the presentation, adding that hearing about Sherman’s pioneering initiative was inspiring. “I always feel like the idea of starting your own company or your own nonprofit is really gutsy,” Cerva said. “I find motivation from all these people who tell their tales about doing it.” jacksonelliott2020@u.northwestern.edu
Mulukutla, Gambrah discuss main goals at final forum By ALAN PEREZ
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Nehaarika Mulukutla and Rosalie Gambrah, Associated Student Government candidates for president and executive vice president, called on the Northwestern community to increase support for sexual assault survivors on campus during a campaign forum Thursday. During a town hall co-hosted by ASG and Political Union, the two Weinberg juniors answered questions about sexual assault, Greek life and student wellness in front of a group of about 10 students in Harris Hall. The two candidates are currently running uncontested with voting open until 5:00 p.m. Friday.
Referring to a recent decision not to pursue disciplinary action against two fraternities involved in sexual assault allegations, Mulukutla said she was concerned about the University’s commitment to supporting sexual assault survivors. “If you want to say that you stand with survivors, then put your money where your mouth is,” Mulukutla said. She said NU should fund more programs to ensure that survivors feel supported by the community, including counseling for survivors from lowincome backgrounds who cannot afford private sessions in the Evanston area. The University is able to refer students to third-party counseling off campus. Mulukutla also emphasized the role Greek life plays in sexual assault, adding it is necessary for students to critically examine the system in conversations
about assault. “We have to put in measures that adequately and universally mandate what punitive and restorative measures for sexual misconduct look like,” Mulukutla said. Meanwhile, Gambrah reiterated the campaign’s central focus on holistic wellbeing, which includes the need for better approaches toward mental health. She said though the current campus culture normalizes a stressful environment with high involvement and academic achievement, this does not have to be the case. “You can be successful at Northwestern without trading your mental wellness,” Gambrah said. “The two go together.” Mulukutla said instead of the short and “passive” programming put on during Wildcat Welcome, the
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this affects Northwestern students and something needs to be done about it,” Clayton said. Cilento said student feedback could be a crucial component of the report that ASG will present to the administration, but ASG will create the report regardless of how many people respond to the survey. ASG respects that it can be traumatic for survivors to share their stories, Cilento said, and will not “push” the survey if it does not gather many responses. “I would love if the report would be mainly based on the responses we’ve received because the administration really loves to have concrete experiences and data to back up the things that we are recommending,” Cilento said. “Multiple narratives will allow us to do that and allow us to see trends.”
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the “best part of the day.” McMahon called the cafe a “community gathering place” and a “staple” in the Evanston community. “People are pretty devastated,” he said. “We don’t have a lot of spaces like this anymore; it
Weinberg junior Nehaarika Mulukutla, who is running uncontested for ASG president, said she would help complete the report if that’s what Cilento and Vinson wanted. Mulukutla and her running mate, Weinberg junior Rosalie Gambrah, wrote an open letter to vice president for student affairs Patricia Telles-Irvin regarding the University’s handling of sexual misconduct cases. The letter has garnered more than 200 signatures, and Mulukutla said she has set up a meeting with Telles-Irvin. Mulukutla said she anticipates the meeting with Telles-Irvin to be “all-encompassing.” “Support for survivors looks like making the Title IX process (a) more welcoming and less hostile environment that doesn’t add to the trauma that survivors experience,” Mulukutla said. clairehansen2018@u.northwestern.edu makes Evanston — which is a pretty big town — feel like an accessible community.” Central Street Station will remain open during the transition, Miller said, and Union Pacific will maintain the space until a new tenant has been chosen. sydneystone2020@u.northwestern.edu
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aliens’ because it’s cheaper.” Tendick-Matesanz said the movement is sometimes mistaken as a form of legal representation for immigrants. Rather, he said, the movement’s purpose is to establish safe spaces for all workers and customers of the food industry. The sanctuary restaurant movement is necessary because of the diversity of the restaurant industry’s workforce, Tendick-Matesanz said. “Restaurant workers rely on government assistance at three times the rate of the general workforce,” he said. “The industry is also the largest employer of undocumented immigrants, and one of the largest employers of Muslims and LGBTQ (workers).” According to research conducted by ROC, 70 percent of food service workers in Chicago are immigrants. Nationally, the industry includes 12 million immigrants, including 1.3 million workers who do not have legal status. Jenny Phan (Weinberg ’15) has been involved in the food industry since graduating from Northwestern by helping in kitchens of various Chicago-based
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funnelled to the organization through the 311 system. The group also handles clients from surrounding municipalities, but a majority come from Evanston, Kochevar said. “There are a lot more clients out there that we would like to serve,” Kochevar said. “We have been doing some outreach and with the state of Illinois cutting services in a lot of other areas, we’re seeing that’s really kind of filtering down to housing.” The city has partnered with Open Communities since 2011 and Kochevar estimated that more than 60 percent of the group’s clients have been low-income residents. Sarah Flax, Evanston’s housing and grants administrator, said a city analysis showed it was more efficient to outsource this type of work. She added that separating the responsibilities provides residents an objective voice that can deal with both landlords and tenants fairly. “One of the things you have to remember is Evanston has the highest proportion of rental housing of any northern suburb,” Flax said. “We just have more landlord-tenant issues because we have more landlords and tenants.”
restaurants. She said she believes the largely immigrant-supported industry benefits from the sanctuary restaurant movement. “I regard the sanctuary restaurant movement as something positive, regardless of any criticism that restaurants are doing it for extra PR,” Phan said. “It’s about time that businesses value employees as much as customers.” Tendick-Matesanz agreed the movement has been beneficial for workers. He said it has promoted safety by combating an “uptick of bullying, harassment and discrimination of marginalized groups” since Trump’s election. In the case that a worker faces some form of discrimination, they can text a number to receive assistance from ROC. Phan said these safety precautions help protect restaurant workers from a “high-pressure environment.” “Some minority restaurant workers still face harassment by other co-workers and decreased opportunity for promotion,” Phan said. “Given the current political and social climate, I believe that some restaurant workers are reasonably afraid of the repercussions and consequences of their identity.” victoriacabales2019@u.northwestern.edu Fariduddin Muhammad, the landlord-tenant liaison for Open Communities, said he works directly with tenants and landlords in Evanston to address their concerns. Once a week, Muhammad said he has “office hours” in the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center to sit down and talk to people. Muhammad said the group focuses on preventing evictions and homelessness, as evictions often make it harder for people to get future housing. Open Communities is trying to prevent unnecessary confrontational relationships between landlords and tenants, he said. “We’re trying to work on building cohesion between tenants and landlords, so we’re trying to get on the ground in more problematic areas throughout Evanston and build that relationship,” Muhammad said. Ellen Cushing, chair of the commission, told The Daily she was looking forward to seeing the organization continue to mediate discussions between landlords and tenants. “(Mediation) keeps things stable and from spiraling out of control,” Cushing said. “That organization … has the experience doing it and then the training to do it.” ryanw@u.northwestern.edu
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It only took Northwestern 35 seconds to go on top Thursday, as the Wildcats dominated Ohio State on the road to stay perfect in conference play. No. 16 NU (7-6, 3-0 Big Ten) showed no restraint in Columbus, outplaying the Buckeyes (6-9, 0-4 Big Ten) throughout and never conceding the lead in its 15-8 trouncing. Following a string of four games decided by 4 goals or fewer, NU needed a dominant win against Ohio State to put the team back on track. Senior attacker Danita Stroup tallied 6 goals in the contest, providing a spark in the offense that the Cats lacked in their loss last week to No. 11 Penn. Stroup and junior attacker Shelby Fredericks scored a combined
9 goals, and forced the defense to adjust, opening up other players to score. NU received scoring contributions from six different players in Thursday’s game, as coach Kelly Amonte Hiller has continued to emphasize the importance of everyone being able to finish on offense. Amonte Hiller said with junior midfielder Selena Lasota still sidelined with a lower-body injury, getting goals from multiple players is critical for the team. “Our last game we didn’t have many people step up, and it’s hard to win when you only have a few people step up in the scoring,” Amonte Hiller said. “We have to have all the kids step up and make plays.” The Cats started the game strong with Fredericks netting a goal less than a minute into the game. Stroup followed suit just 33 seconds later, slotting home a shot to put the team
up 2-0. The team went into halftime with a sound 6-2 lead, but the players didn’t want to leave room for a comeback. Stroup, who recorded a hat trick before the end of the first half, added 3 more goals in the second half. The senior said she was tired of close games and wanted to make sure the game didn’t come down to the wire. “This gives us a lot of confidence moving forward because the next four games are our biggest games,” Stroup said. “This game is in the past, and it’s a big boost for us going forward.” The Cats’ 15 goals is the most the team has scored since March 11, when NU scored 18 against Marquette. The squad has been without its star-scorer Lasota for nearly two months, but the team’s duo of Fredericks and Stroup have started to form their own chemistry in the midfielder’s absence. Stroup and Fredericks combined for 12 points in the win. Fredericks said
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the duo’s chemistry has improved each game and will continue to develop as the season goes on. “Without Selena playing — she really had the ball in her stick a bunch — we really had to adjust a bit,” Fredericks said. “But now we’re really trying to emphasize that we gotta attack as a unit and as seven players … We struggled with that in the beginning of the season and it’s been a bumpy road, but tonight was a turning point for us because we really found that rhythm.” Going forward the road doesn’t get much easier for NU. The Cats host No. 5 Penn State next week, setting up a rematch of last year’s Big Ten semifinal game, which NU snagged from the Nittany Lions. Dan Waldman/Daily Senior Staffer
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Halfway through its regular season, Northwestern is looking to regain lost ground in the Big Ten standings this weekend as the team welcomes Maryland for a three-game series. After starting the season with one of the country’s toughest non-conference schedules, the Wildcats (13-19, 1-5 Big Ten) racked up a dismal 1-10 record to begin the year. But NU’s struggles didn’t stop with the opening of conference play, as the team started just as slowly, losing five of its six Big Ten games. The Cats are just one week removed from No. 18 Michigan (26-7-1, 6-0 Big Ten), blanking them in a threegame series in which the team’s offense was nonexistent. The team allowed 20 runs and could only muster eight hits against the Wolverines’ dominant pitchers Megan Betsa and Tera Blanco, who together struck out 22 NU batters in 19 innings. “Our offense hasn’t been firing on all cylinders,” coach Kate Drohan said. “But we’re working on individual adjustments; we’re working on better timing, and we’re working on some different mentalities … The results we’re looking for will come if we stick to the process.” After a quiet weekend from the offense, senior right fielder Anna Petersen will look to provide a spark to the lineup, after recording two doubles and a walk against Michigan’s aces. Hitting anywhere between cleanup and seventh in the order, Petersen has been a stalwart of the team’s lineup this season, leading the team in
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Two weekends into its Big Ten slate, Northwestern still hasn’t discovered the consistency that characterized its historic 2016 campaign. Failing to capitalize on their first twowin weekend since early February, the No. 21 Wildcats (15-7, 3-2 Big Ten) finished last weekend with a loss to No. 29 Wisconsin and a slim victory over No. 32 Minnesota. Now, NU will look to use its upcoming home stretch against Nebraska (4-13, 0-5) and Iowa (11-9, 1-4) to find a rhythm going forward. “Coach always stresses that we can’t let the lows get too low, so just because we had a couple losses, we can’t let that affect us,” senior Konrad Zieba said. “We’ve got to stay motivated and compete hard against every team.” After last year’s record-breaking season, the Cats entered 2017 eyeing a Big Ten championship and a deep run in the national tournament. And though injuries and a tough schedule have plagued NU, Zieba said the team’s goals haven’t changed. The Cats will rely on veteran leadership from Zieba and fellow senior Strong Kirchheimer as they look to get back on track. Senior Sam Shropshire’s status remains uncertain, coach Arvid Swan said, but NU’s depth and starpower ensure that Swan’s lofty goals remain a possibility. “I’ve got three of the best players to ever play tennis on the same team … but we also have a ton of confidence in our younger guys,” Swan said. “Collectively
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we’re just getting better as a group.” Zieba agreed, saying the team is moving in the right direction, especially after holding off a Minnesota comeback last weekend to secure a road win. And though Zieba also noted that all Big Ten opponents pose a threat, the Cats’ upcoming challengers have just one combined conference win to date. Facing the league’s bottom-feeders at home bodes well for a team looking to hit its stride before tournament play begins. “We need to get everybody fighting each match, so we don’t have questions (about) which spots are and are not going to show up,” Kirchheimer said. “Hopefully we can be peaking in May.” The Cats still have a marquee matchup against Big Ten powerhouse Ohio State on the horizon, but Swan is confident that NU will return to its 2016 form in time to make a final push. With a relatively easy weekend ahead, the team has an opportunity to once again shine. “You’re not going to play the schedule that we play without having a few bumps in the road,” Swan said. “As long as we keep competing the way we have been, I have a lot of confidence in this team.” jochnau@u.northwestern.edu
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doubles (8), home runs (4), total bases (44) and slugging percentage (.489). “We got in our own way at the plate,” Petersen said. “This week, we all have small adjustments we can each make. We have to get out of our own heads and swing hard at the pitches we want to hit.” The Cats’ matchup with Maryland this weekend will mark the first regular season meeting between the teams since 2009 — five years before the Terrapins joined the Big Ten — when NU beat them 7-2. Maryland ranks last in the Big Ten standings, the only team yet to beat a conference opponent, but Drohan said she does not take that for granted. “They’ve proven that they can
play with some of the best teams in the country with their wins against Florida and Missouri, so we’ve got to bring our game,” she said. “They’re very athletic, so the key for us, on our home field, is to be ready to go at the first pitch and start fast.” Inclimate weather led to the postponement of the Cats’ Wednesday afternoon doubleheader against Illinois, and even foiled the opener of this weekend’s series. The Terrapins’ flight into Chicago had to be canceled, and as a result, Friday’s game will instead be played as the first game of a doubleheader Saturday at Sharon J. Drysdale Field. evanaugeri2020@u.northwestern.edu
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