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Residents call for affordable housing City Council pushes for further discussion of plan By KRISTINA KARISCH and AMELIA LANGAS
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Cyclists ride through Evanston for Over the Rainbow’s 10th Annual Challenge Tour. OTR raised $150,000 at the Sunday event.
Ride supports accessible housing Cyclists raise $150,000 for 10th annual Evanston fundraiser By NIKKI BAIM
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A group of more than 100 people raised $150,000 riding their bikes along the North
Shore on Sunday, participating in Over the Rainbow’s 10th Annual Challenge Tour to promote affordable and accessible housing. Over the Rainbow — a nonprofit that aims to provide housing, enrichment
programming and services encouraging independent living for people with physical disabilities — will use the money raised from the tour to expand its resident services. The services “help with Medicare, Medicaid, food
programs, enrichment programing and preventing isolation issues,” said Kaitlin Lavelle, Over the Rainbow’s manager of Individual Living. Riders, ranging from » See TOUR, page 6
CONVOCATION 2017
Schapiro speaks Provost supports to new students challenging ideas President affirms safe spaces, slams critics in address By ERICA SNOW
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University President Morton Schapiro blasted Fox News and stressed the importance of safe spaces in a speech to new students Monday. Schapiro said during his convocation address that he is frequently misunderstood by conservative commentators because of his previous articles defending safe spaces, which he defined as places on campus where students can find friends and build the confidence to have difficult conversations. “There’s a lot of confusion out there about your generation being called by Fox News and others ‘snowflakes,’ and they call me the ‘king of the snowflakes,’” Schapiro told
new students. “They have no understanding of this generation. … They have no idea what truly a safe space means and what truly uncomfortable learning means.” Schapiro said clubs, music groups and religious groups could qualify as safe spaces, and that other universities may misconstrue the intentions of safe spaces. Associated Student Government President Nehaarika Mulukutla told The Daily it is important for freshmen to know they can find a community on campus that makes them feel accepted. “It’s incredibly important that President Schapiro chose to ... tell that class effectively that you have a space on this campus to not be perfect,” the Weinberg senior said. “You’re going to gain the strength, confidence and the support from the community around you from these safe spaces to be able to handle your Wildcat » See SCHAPIRO, page 6
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Provost Jonathan Holloway and vice president for student affairs Patricia Telles-Irvin encouraged new students to listen to their peers and challenge personal worldviews during convocation Monday. Holloway, who assumed the position of provost this summer, said education will give students the “gift of perception and analysis.” He added that in college, students’ core beliefs will be challenged, but that moment should not be terrifying. “Let me suggest that you look at that moment as a gift,” Holloway said. “It should serve as a reminder of the privilege that you have.” Holloway acknowledged that socioeconomic standing,
race, gender and other qualifiers can change a person. “All of these things are real aspects of who you are and of what has made you,” he said. “But by being here, you also have to accept that despite your many differences, you share the fact of being deeply privileged. You have the privilege of the opportunity to explore, to analyze, to read, to write.” Telles-Irvin also offered advice to the new students, encouraging them to ask for help and be open to those different from themselves. She said a Northwestern experience is one of “excellence, not perfection.” “Just remember, number one, that you have been successful, and there is no reason why you cannot succeed here,” Telles-Irvin said. “You belong at Northwestern.” Telles-Irvin said asking for help was one of the most difficult things she had to do herself as an undergraduate.
» See CONVOCATION, page 6
Although city staff presented an affordable housing and accessibility overview at Monday’s City Council meeting, service providers and residents were upset that no concrete plan had been created, let alone implemented. During public comment, many said they wanted council to finally take action. Tracy McKeithen, executive director of Family Promise North Shore — a family homeless shelter in Evanston — said the city has been talking about change since the formation of the Mayor’s Task Force on Homelessness in 2011. “I urge you to not have another discussion about the need for affordable housing in Evanston. It is crystal clear,” McKeithen said. “We need to make units available to families in need.” According to the presentation, Evanston faces a gap in the supply and demand of affordable housing, which typically serves low- to moderate-income households, people with disabilities and older adults. A study by the Institute for Housing Studies at DePaul University found there is a 9,927-household demand of affordable housing in Evanston and Skokie, but only 3,945 units available. In addition, the fair market rent for a two-bedroom
apartment in Cook County is $1,232, compared to a $2,454 average rent in Evanston, said Savannah Clement, a housing policy and planning analyst for the city. To meet city staff ’s definition of affordable housing — where 30 percent of income is devoted to rent — Clement said a household in Cook County would have to work for 115 hours a week at minimum wage to afford a two-bedroom apartment. In Evanston, that number would be an impossible 229 hours per week. “ There literally aren’t enough hours,” Clement said. “This isn’t just an Evanston and Cook County issue, this is a nationwide issue of the affordability gap.” Aldermen also addressed the need for the city to support landlords who have worked to maintain affordable housing rates but often lack the assistance to continue doing so. For example, Tina Paden, a landlord at Paden Properties on Emerson Street, said her company works to provide low-income citizens with affordable units. Though it has housed people referred by charity organizations such as Connections for the Homeless and Family Promise in the past, the company will no longer be able to provide affordable housing due to the lack of resources provided by the city, she said. At the meeting, staff shared seven ways to increase and improve affordable housing, some of which include preserving existing affordable housing, expanding revenue » See HOUSING, page 6
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AROUND TOWN Rainey, Chicago alderman lead residents to hearing By RISHIKA DUGYALA
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Ald. Ann Rainey (8th) and Chicago Ald. Joe Moore (49th) led residents from both of their cities to a vacant property court hearing Monday morning, where they argued the building has led to significant community concerns. The Cook County hearing was held in light of Chicago’s building department inspectors uncovering several violations at the property — located at 2317 W. Howard St. — this summer. Twenty residents joined the aldermen in demanding to see more regular maintenance and cleanup, Rainey said. Because Rainey’s ward is directly across the street from the building in question, her constituents are invested in what happens to it, she said. “We’re the ones who look at the property,” Rainey said. “The 49th Ward doesn’t look at it. We’re the ones who face it.” In a Friday news release, Moore said the current property owner, Vincent Rizzo, won community support in 2011 for his proposal to open a Penske Truck Rental franchise on the site, which formerly hosted a Burger King until 2007. After securing a required zoning change, Rizzo purchased the property. However, Moore said, Rizzo never opened the franchise and neglected the property, rarely cutting the grass or picking up trash accumulating
POLICE BLOTTER Skokie woman charged with domestic battery On Wednesday, a Skokie resident was arrested in connection with domestic battery in south Evanston. A 33-year-old woman was involved in a verbal dispute with her brother and his girlfriend — the Skokie resident — after they asked to stay
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Ald. Ann Rainey (8th) speaks at a city meeting. On Monday, Rainey and Chicago Ald. Joe Moore (49th) led 20 residents from both cities to a vacant property court hearing.
nearby. Moore also said Rizzo rejected numerous offers to purchase the parcel, backing out “at the last minute” from a recent deal with a fast food franchise. Eventually, in 2012, the Chicago alderman changed the zoning back to its original designation.
“My ward superintendent, Dan Murphy, cleans the property on a regular basis and has issued Mr. Rizzo thousands of dollars in tickets,” Moore said. “Apparently Mr. Rizzo would rather pay the tickets than live up to his responsibilities as a good neighbor.”
the night at her home, Evanston police Cmdr. Joseph Dugan said. Because her brother was intoxicated, the woman did not want him to stay with her. In response, he punched her in the face, which caused her to fall and hit her head. While she was on the ground, the man’s girlfriend kicked her multiple times, Dugan said. The 33-year-old was transported to Evanston Hospital for treatment.
The brother and his girlfriend fled, and only the girlfriend was found and taken into custody, Dugan said. She was charged with misdemeanor domestic battery, but the woman’s brother has not yet been charged.
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Chicago man arrested in connection with retail theft in south Evanston
A Chicago resident was arrested Saturday in connection with retail theft from the Sam’s Club
Rizzo, who opened a bar and restaurant on Clark Street in Wrigleyville this month, could not be reached for comment. At Rainey’s request, Evanston staff provided free bus transportation — a city-owned vehicle and a city staff member as a driver — for Chicago and Evanston residents to the Cook County court, city manager Wally Bobkiewicz said. “Ann Rainey has been very vigilant in these issues before and she keeps residents apprised of these issues,” Bobkiewicz said. “There has been detrimental impact on both sides of the street.” Rainey has requested transportation help from the city before, Bobkiewicz said. Evanston staff has worked with the City of Chicago to bus residents from both cities to hearings when violent crime was a more regular concern in the 8th Ward, Bobkiewicz said. Rainey told The Daily in a May 2015 interview that in the late 90s, she gathered residents to go to court hearings in Skokie, and “had landlords thrown out of town” and “buildings vacated.” On Monday, after the hearing, Rainey said the group they led on Monday made a “huge impression” on the court. The next step is to have a hearing where Rizzo attends and is represented by a lawyer, she said. “We were singled out, and we were really quite impressive with our crowd,” Rainey said. “So things are going to really move along.” rishikadugyala2019@u.northwestern.edu in south Evanston. Police were called to the 2400 block of Main Street when the store’s security guard saw a man remove a cell phone screen protector from the package, Dugan said. He put the protector in his pocket and left the store. He was charged with misdemeanor retail theft. — Sophie Mann
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ON CAMPUS Alum’s app links outdoor community By ELIZABETH BYRNE
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Growing up in rural Indiana, Zack Grimes (SPS ’17) said he wanted to promote and encourage an outdoor lifestyle. So when a friend asked him to help design an app, the two began the process of creating GoWild, a content-based social network for hunters, hikers and others who enjoy outdoor activities. “The app is all about creating a safe, inclusive environment for people who have a variety of interests, not just about hunting or fishing, but all types of outdoor life,” said Grimes, who earned a master’s degree. GoWild allows users to curate their feeds by selecting topics to follow, instead of following specific people. Topics include hunting, hiking, cooking and paddling. The app was released for iOS devices on Sept. 9, according to its website. Grimes said he anticipates an Android release this winter. GoWild features a scoring system developed by Grimes with an algorithm to “gamify” hunting and other activities, he said. Users can earn points based on the activity’s difficulty, including the size of the animal killed and the distance of the shot. Users also have the ability to comment on others’ posts and view statistics on public profiles. “The algorithm is all about creating a level playing field, regardless of your activity and assigning a score, so that you can compete with your buddies, even if you’re not doing the same activity,” Grimes, who serves as the chief analytics officer, said. “It’s all about bringing transparency to bragging rights and the entire experience.” Gabriella Hoffman, a GoWild user, said the app is changing how the outdoor industry is viewed and is making it more accessible to individuals of all skill levels.
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Zack Grimes, the chief analytics officer for GoWild, graduated from NU with a master’s degree in 2017. Grimes developed the app to connect people with interests in the outdoors.
“GoWild is trying to target a multitude of people, especially younger (people) and those who weren’t early adopters of outdoor activities,” Hoffman said. “They’re trying to help promote conservation and get more people, usually people in our generation, involved in the outdoors.” Grimes said he was encouraged by his NU professors to be creative, which helped him create the app alongside CEO Brad Luttrell. Luttrell said other social media platforms can be ineffective for hunters trying to find an audience with similar interests. GoWild, he said, offers an online space to socialize and share tips. He added that on other platforms, online threats and nasty responses can discourage novice hunters from expressing their interest in the activity. “Social media is a dangerous place to play
if you’re a hunter,” Luttrell said. “If you post something, there’s a good chance that it will come into contact with someone who doesn’t agree with you. Believe it or not, there’s a lot of death threats towards hunters.” The app is unfinished, Grimes said, as the GoWild team is still exploring new ways to earn points and gather data to maximize user experience. Ultimately, Grimes hopes to change the way members of the outdoor community connect with both technology and each other, he said. “What I hope for the app itself is it becomes the one-stop shop for all things outdoorsrelated, regardless of your interest,” Grimes said. “I want it to be a way to welcome people into the outdoors community.” elizabethbyrne2020@u.northwestern.edu
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Understand crucial distinction between opinion, fact ALEX SCHWARTZ
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There’s a reason why columns and editorials are often printed on a page without news articles. There’s a reason why Daily staffers can’t write columns and report on the news in the same quarter. And there’s a reason why we call this the Opinion “section”: There is a difference between news articles and columns just as there is a difference between facts and opinions. Though it may seem counterintuitive, opinion writing has been at the core of modern U.S. journalism since its inception. Until late in the 19th century, many U.S. newspapers were highly partisan, in many cases funded by the political factions they supported. Newspaper owners began pivoting to objective coverage mainly for financial gain — not pandering to any particular political view meant a larger audience and greater profit. But readers seemingly still had an appetite for opinionated journalism,
and most publications compartmentalized their editorials and columns. Horace Greeley, founder of the New York Tribune, is believed to have created the concept of a separate opinion page, a model many papers adopted soon after. And that, more or less, is where The Daily is today — primarily concerned with reporting the news as accurately and as objectively as possible, but having a separate desk for opinion journalism. As readers of not only this publication, but other media as well, it is important to remember this distinction: Not all pieces are objective, and the ones that are opinionated — at least at The Daily — are clearly marked as such. In order for the Northwestern community to maintain a productive discourse about the various issues on and off campus that The Daily covers, we must be aware when we are reading facts and when we are reading opinions. It’s important that The Daily works hard to ensure every opinion represented here is balanced and backed up with facts, but that doesn’t mean that columns and news articles should be conflated. When engaging in dialogue, the ideas presented in opinion pieces should be presented not as objective facts but
as additional, fact-based perspectives we can use to inform our debates. In an age of alternative facts and echo chambers, it’s important both to search for objective journalism and to expose oneself to a variety of different perspectives on any given issue. This means reading both news articles and opinion pieces, keeping in mind that the former is based in objectivity while the latter is purposefully biased.
oil services and construction firm. During his tenure, the board approved a $20 million payout to Dick Cheney before he became George W. Bush’s running mate in the GOP’s 2000 presidential campaign. Other controversial actions and decisions soon followed.
chemicals at a water treatment plant. KBR’s questionable actions weren’t limited to Iraq. The Justice Department charged KBR with paying tens of millions in bribes to Nigerian officials in order to obtain government contracts. KBR pleaded guilty and Halliburton paid $382 million in fines. All of this occurred during Martin’s tenure as the director of Halliburton. Did he and his fellow directors knowingly OK these activities or were they truly unaware of them? Either way, I believe they were derelict in their duty to Halliburton’s shareholders. Martin is also the founder of Platte River Equity, a private investment firm which invests heavily in small- and middle-market companies, including those in the fossil fuel and mining sectors. A 2012 article in The New Yorker stated that private equity funds borrow money to acquire distressed companies, then can potentially cut costs by laying off employees. According to the article, certain private equity firms have profited by charging millions in “management fees,” yet taxpayers suffer because private equity firms benefit from a loophole called the carried interest rate — they’re taxed
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The Opinion section is not just a relic from journalism’s partisan past — it’s a vital supplement to a news publication that wishes to foster campus debates. Lately, with fake news popping up left and right, staying informed can be tough. But recognizing that opinion columns and reported news are very different things can better prepare us for campus dialogues,
which are informed not only by this publication, but by all sources of journalism. This year, it’s vital that this section continues to try to expose readers to the widest possible range of balanced, fact-based perspectives and experiences at NU. While this section cannot claim to have unbiased, objective content, it can offer a personal spin on issues we as a community face. Members of this community should recognize that voicing their own views pertaining to those issues is necessary. The Opinion section is not just a relic from journalism’s partisan past — it’s a vital supplement to a news publication that wishes to foster campus debates. This year, just as they and other journalists throughout history always tried to do, our reporters will continue to stick to the facts. And our columnists will continue to weigh in on them. Alex Schwartz is a Medill sophomore. 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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Newly elected Board of Trustees chairman, Schapiro are odd couple
If politicians make strange bedfellows, academic administrators make even stranger ones. The unlikely partnership between University President Morton Schapiro and newly elected Board of Trustees Chairman J. Landis Martin is a good example. Schapiro condemned President Donald Trump’s ban on visitors from seven Muslim-majority countries and called Trump’s response to riots in Charlottesville, Virginia, “an insult” to academic communities. Martin donated to a political action committee supporting Trump in the 2016 presidential election. Does he agree with Trump’s crackdown on undocumented immigrants — including those who are NU students? Does he concur with Trump’s view that some Nazi and KKK protesters were “very fine people?” A look at Martin’s career may offer some indications. Since 1998, Martin has served on the board of directors of Halliburton, a huge
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Does (Martin) agree with Trump’s crackdown on undocumented immigrants ... ? Does he concur with Trump’s view that some Nazi and KKK protesters were “very fine people?”
A Halliburton subsidiary, KBR, was the largest U.S. defense contractor in the Iraq War. KBR received at least $39.5 billion in federal contacts related to the war. Later, however, a group of Oregon Army National Guard soldiers were awarded $85 million after KBR was found negligent in exposing them to toxic
at a much lower rate than normal income earners. According to the article, eliminating this rate would “save taxpayers billions every year.” Would Martin back support to end the loophole or would he rather benefit from it? To be fair, Martin, known cordially as “Lanny,” is a generous philanthropist. He donated $1 million to restore a museum in his hometown and gave $5 million to the Denver Art Museum in 2006. His loyalty to NU is also reflected by a $15 million contribution toward the construction of NU’s soccer and lacrosse stadium. The partnership created between Schapiro and Martin after his election to the Board of Trustees reminds me of Medill alumnus Garry Marshall’s popular TV series, “The Odd Couple,” in which the main characters shared an apartment, but little else. Their constant conflicts generated enough laughs to keep the show running on ABC from 1970 to 1975. How long will Morty and Lanny last? Stay tuned. — Dick Reif Medill ‘64
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TOUR
From page 1 sponsors to the families of residents living in the organization’s housing, gathered at the Evanston Ecology Center on Sunday morning to ride between 25 and 100 miles, from the center to the highway in Northbrook. The nonprofit’s properties are financed by an affordable housing tax credit from Congress and feature assistive technology, including automatic door openers and kitchens requiring a limited range of motion, said Eric Cochrane, the organization’s executive director. Because Over the Rainbow does not use state money, it depends on fundraisers — such as Sunday’s bike ride — to cover living costs, Cochrane said. After the ride, participants returned to the center for an outdoor barbecue to meet with residents, family members and program directors. The sun was shining and groups of children played with puppies brought by Over the Rainbow board members. Valerie Nora, 56, who has cerebral palsy, has lived autonomously for nearly two decades because of Over the Rainbow. Lavelle said Nora has become an integral part of fundraising events in the accessible living community. On Sunday, Nora provided the cyclists — including her family members — with free post-ride snacks such as Clif Bars, chips and bagels. Nora said she loves Over the Rainbow because the organization gave her
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for affordable housing, creating paths to homeownership and expanding programs to overcome barriers.
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“This isn’t just an Evanston and Cook County issue, this is a nationwide issue of the affordability gap.” Savannah Clement, Housing Policy, Planning Analyst
But aldermen did not label the city’s ideas a “plan,” and city manager Wally Bobkiewicz said the list was more “food for thought” for council members to use in future discussions. Some service providers offered suggestions for staff and the council. Gail Schechter, affordable housing advocate
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independence. Most residents at the nonprofit’s units are individuals who sought independent living and were taken out of assisted care, Cochrane said. “We commit at least eight units in a building to folks that are in the nursing homes that shouldn’t be in nursing homes,” Cochrane said after finishing his 25-mile ride Sunday. “People in wheelchairs can do anything — live independently and control their lives, live with dignity.” Two of the affordable housing residents with physical disabilities participated in the ride itself, biking five miles each, said Annual Challenge Tour co-chair Tiffiny Higgins. “This is their first time on a bike this year, and they come out and enjoy the barbecue,” Higgins said. Over the Rainbow currently houses 300 residents in 10 buildings, said Annual Challenge Tour co-chair Sami Rahman. Within a week of opening applications for its newest property, Midtown Crossing Apartments in Des Plaines, Over the Rainbow had to close the back list because it had more than 200 applicants, Rahman said. The organization plans to build three more complexes in the next five years to address the high demand for its units, Cochrane said. Over the Rainbow will continue fundraising for its growing community to ensure the services it offers can keep up with the expansion of properties, Cochrane added.
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experience.” Medill freshman Heena Srivastava told The Daily that Schapiro wasn’t afraid to be “shamelessly liberal,” and his speech seemed welcoming. She said she agreed with Schapiro’s message about safe spaces — though the term safe space may be a buzzword, she said there’s “no room for disagreement” that students must feel safe to share their opinions. “It’s necessary for us to have dialogue of any kind while establishing that we all feel safe,” Srivastava said. “He really emphasized that there’s a difference between safety and comfort.” Schapiro said he does not see classrooms as safe
spaces because students must be prepared to have their ideas challenged and debated. He also encouraged new students to adopt “Midwestern values” of humility and a lack of entitlement. Schapiro ended his address with advice for new students to continue a lifetime of learning. “A lot about the world of Northwestern is uncomfortable,” Schapiro said. “Embrace that uncomfortable learning, but do it from a position of strength. I sure hope you care about healing the world, a world that you’re inheriting that’s an absolute stinking mess. … I hope you feel that when you’re going to go out into the world, you’re going to give back.” ericasnow2019@u.northwestern.edu
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for the Illinois Housing Appeals Board, said affordable housing should be rebranded as “mixed-income” housing that would serve the “full spectrum” of incomes in Evanston. With the affirmative marketing, she said, the housing would promote more unity. “Ask yourself when judging any proposal or policy,” Schechter said. “‘Will the proposed project or policy give us housing for all populations in every neighborhood, in every building or does it serve to separate?’” Sue Loellbach, manager of advocacy at Connections for the Homeless, said the city should not only create an “actual” plan, but it should also ensure there is a “clear and deliberate” implementation plan. She said affordable housing is the key to creating economic equity, without which no other type of equity being discussed can be sustained. At the end of the presentation, aldermen agreed to further discuss the information at a follow-up meeting in late October.
University President Morton Schapiro smiles during a football game. Schapiro said though he has been called “king of the snowflakes,” he defends safe spaces on campus.
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She said new students will begin to contribute to the community and choose how they impact the campus and the Chicago area. Students will have to commit to opening themselves to differences, Telles-Irvin said. “You’re going to meet people with very different opinions,” she said. “They’re going to challenge how you think, and I want to make sure that it doesn’t mean that what you think is invalidated. It just means that it might open you up to a different thought.” History Prof. Geraldo Cadava, faculty chair of One Book One Northwestern, also addressed new students. Cadava called on new students to think about how their individual successes will help the NU community. He said new students all contribute to the University community and will have to come
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together to ask and answer important questions about equality. The book “Our Declaration” by Danielle Allen, which was assigned to new students, raises important questions about equality, Cadava said. The book examines the Declaration of Independence. “As students and alumni, you’ll play a role in determining what kind of community Northwestern becomes,” Cadava said. Holloway told students it is important to help each other while also finding and articulating personal values. He said students should also think “ethically” about their educational privilege. “When you think about the privilege of unfettered speech, recognize that this freedom is only worth having if you are also committed to taking the time to listen,” Holloway said. “It is the foundation upon which the rest of your education will be built.” ericasnow2019@u.northwestern.edu
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City Council to discuss revised analysis of NU, tax-exempt properties
No change in hiring bias against black job applicants, study finds
A Northwestern study found no change in hiring discrimination against black job applicants from 1990 to 2015. Sociology Prof. Lincoln Quillian, senior author of the study, said the results were “both depressing and somewhat surprising.” The study, published Sept. 12, found that white applicants received 36 percent more callbacks than black applicants with identical resumes. It also found that white applicants receive 24 percent more callbacks than Latinx applicants. “(Hiring discrimination) is something that potentially can be addressed, although I don’t think it’s easy,” Quillian said. “It’s an entrenched set of biases that are hard to change, and in some cases employers aren’t really consciously aware of it.” According to the study, Quillian’s team analyzed the 28 available field experiments focused on hiring discrimination against black or Latinx applicants since 1989, the earliest year with reliable data. They found a trend spanning from 1990 to 2015 that showed no change in discrimination against black applicants. The rate of discrimination against Latinx applicants decreased slightly in that time frame. The study received funding from the Russell Sage Foundation, which awards grants for social science research, and from the Institute of Policy Research. Quillian said better enforcement of antidiscrimination law could reduce hiring discrimination. He said he wants to raise awareness of discrimination in job application processes and the lack of change over time. “A lot of people think we’re becoming post-racial, and the election of Obama kind of pushed things in that direction,” Quillian said. “But we find over this long period of time real stability in basic hiring discrimination.” Erica Snow contributed reporting. — Ally Mauch
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Estimated Building Square Footage by Taxable Category Railroad, 0.1% Non-Northwestern Exempt, 8.2% Northwestern, 11.1% Other, 2.5%
Non-exempt, 77.2%
Potential Tax Revenue from Tax-Exempt Property Northwestern $5.9 million
Non-Northwestern $4.3 million
$10.2 million potential taxes from all tax-exempt property
A city staff memorandum analyzing tax-exempt properties in Evanston found taxing Northwestern buildings could generate nearly $6 million in revenue. According to the memorandum, which was written Aug. 31, University properties comprise 36.5 percent of tax-exempt properties, all of which comprise only 10 percent of Evanston’s total properties. If currently exempt properties were taxable, they would generate about $10.2 million per year in property tax revenue, with NU’s properties accounting for more than half of that, the memorandum said. Along with hospitals, schools, city property and park district property, NU is not legally obligated to pay property taxes due to its not-for-profit status. The city conducts these analyses to stay current, Ald. Tom Suffredin (6th) told The Daily in an email. The memorandum is a revised version of an April analysis of tax-exempt properties by assistant city manager and chief financial officer Marty Lyons. “I asked for the update to reflect the reassessment of Evanston properties that just occurred,” Suffredin said. Lyons, who has calculated tax-exempt property analyses twice prior to the Aug. 31 update in his nine years as a city staff member, said this time he used NU’s annual financial report to calculate potential assets. For example, the memorandum calculated possible tax revenue increases by measuring the square footage of each building. However, it said a “unique” property such as Ryan Field would be valued differently if considered a “private venue” for sporting events. “This analysis doesn’t differentiate between commercial and residential calculations,” the memorandum says. “If the City wants to continue this analysis, staff recommends the use of our (tax increment financing) advisor Kane McKenna in support of the tax calculations and property evaluations involved.” The memo was originally supposed to be discussed at the Sept. 11 council meeting, but was tabled because of time restraints. At the same meeting, Suffredin asked that the analysis be a part of the budget materials available online to the public. Lyons said the memo will be discussed at next week’s City Council meeting.
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Things happen, they may set you back, but (we) keep (our) eye on the ultimate goal. — Lauren Clem, goalkeeper
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By CHARLIE GOLDSMITH
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Northwestern understood that it had not beaten Ohio State since 2007 and knew that a two-match losing streak to start conference play would be detrimental toward its Big Ten title defense. After coach Michael Moynihan reminded them of this before kickoff, the Wildcats (4-4-1, 1-1 Big Ten) ended their losing streak. NU beat Ohio State 1-0 Sunday in Columbus. The Cats scored off a corner
in the 37th minute after junior midfielder Marisa Viggiano’s corner kick found junior defender Kayla Sharples charging the net, a skill that Moynihan said Sharples does as well as anyone in the college game. Senior goalkeeper Lauren Clem said Sharples’ goal reenergized the Cats to snap a difficult stretch in the season. “This is a process,” Clem said. “Things happen, they may set you back, but (we) keep (our) eye on the ultimate goal.” Ohio State (6-21, 1-1) scored 7 goals in its
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last game against Illinois, but NU held the Buckeyes to no goals and just three shots on goal in 90 minutes Sunday. Clem notched her third clean sheet of the year, with the most difficult of her saves coming in the 47th minute. Ohio State midfielder Sarah Roberts fired a rightfooted volley from 25 yards, but Clem was there to punch the shot away. Moynihan said he was satisfied with the Cats’ improved cohesion and defensive execution against the Buckeyes. “We definitely had a
great bounce back,” Moynihan said. “It was reminiscent of last year’s form. We really didn’t concede a dangerous chance the entire game.” The win marked a reversal from the Cats’ 3-0 loss to Penn State last Thursday. During a team meeting following the match, Moynihan asked the players if they maintained faith in their ability to compete with the Big Ten’s best. He received a unanimous yes, and the Cats’ win marks a first step in their defense of the Big Ten Championship. “We need to be (Big Ten Champions) again,” Clem said. “We know that each game counts. (Our upcoming games) will
be a huge opportunity. The Big Ten is a crazy conference each year.” The Cats next face No. 13 Rutgers (7-0-1, 1-0) on Friday at Martin Stadium. The Scarlet Knights gave NU its only conference loss last season. However, the Cats are confident in their ability to start a winning streak in conference play. “We realized we needed to be better,” Clem said. “We’re not at our peak yet. This team is still growing, still learning. We’re figuring it out and we’re excited about what’s to come.” charliegoldsmith2021@u.northwestern. edu
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Against the cream of the crop, Northwestern turned in a disappointing performance at the Fighting Illini Invitational this weekend. The Wildcats shot 35-over-par and finished 13th of 15 schools at the Olympia Fields Country Club, which previously hosted two U.S. Opens. The competition was some of the toughest NU will face all year, featuring 11 teams who competed in the NCAA Championships last season and 10 of the top 25 ranked teams in the nation this season. No. 16 Texas A&M won the tournament at 3-under-par. “Any time you test yourself against the best competition on a tough course like Olympia Fields, a U.S. Open course, it’s going to be good, but our guys would say we’re pretty disappointed with our performance,” coach David Inglis said. “They know they’re better than that. We just didn’t look sharp.” NU entered the season with a more experienced roster led by senior Dylan Wu and junior Ryan Lumsden and as a result received votes in the coaches poll. However, the team did not quite live up to those expectations over the weekend. After posting a poor score during the first round of the tournament Friday, the Cats did better Saturday, and at the end of the day, sat in 12th place with a number of teams just a few strokes ahead. NU went into Sunday with an opportunity to quickly move up the leaderboard and make a statement in its first competition of the season, but ultimately fell short of a quality finish. “I was disappointed in the end. I felt like we were in position today and even after the first nine holes,
we were only a few shots out of seventh place,” Inglis said. “There was a tightly packed leaderboard and unfortunately we played our worst nine holes of the week to finish.” One of the brighter spots for the Cats was the performance of freshman Eric McIntosh. In his collegiate debut, the Scotland native finished tied for 39th of 78 competitors with a 9-over-par for the tournament, the same score Lumsden recorded. McIntosh’s tournament was highlighted by a 1-under second round, which was made more impressive by the fact that, according to fellow Scotsman Inglis, the putting greens are faster and therefore more difficult in the United States than in Scotland. “The conditions of the courses out here are a lot different from back home so it’s an adjustment,” McIntosh said. “I thought I did a decent job overall. I definitely felt more comfortable as the week went on although I had a bad nine holes today.” As usual, Wu led the way for the Cats with his 4-over finish, which placed him in a tie for 25th place. Senior Sam Triplett and sophomore Everton Hawkins finished with scores of 14-over and 18-over, respectively. Inglis and Wu said they believed rust and first tournament jitters may have contributed to the poor play. However, the team was still able to test itself against top competition, something it hopes will help during the next tournament in Erin Hills, Wisconsin starting Oct. 1. “These are the teams that will be competing for a national championship so it was good to go out with the first tournament and set a high bar,” Wu said. “We’ll be looking to do better next time.” benjaminapelbaum2019@u.northwestern.edu
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Northwestern lost its sixth consecutive game, and its third in Big Ten play, Sunday afternoon at home against No. 1 Indiana. The undefeated Hoosiers (5-0-2, 1-0-2 Big Ten) dominated the Wildcats (1-6, 0-3) en route to a 2-0 victory in front of NU’s largest home crowd this year, which included the NU Drumline
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and players’ families. Despite the home support, coach Tim Lenahan was upset with his team’s lack of energy against the top team in the country. “This is one of the few times I’ve been really disappointed with our group after the game,” Lenahan said. “Indiana
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Jake Roberge kicks the ball upfield. The junior defender and the Wildcats fell to No. 1 Indiana on Sunday.
is a great team, but I didn’t think the game had the energy from our side for us to be successful.” The lack of energy inspired Lenahan to go deep into his bench, playing six reserves. He said the substitutes added offensive flair and showed playing Big Ten soccer “is a privilege, not a right.” The Cats offense has struggled during their six-game losing streak, scoring just twice during the skid. Sophomore forward Ty Seager attributed the scoring struggles to difficulty finishing opportunities. “We’re going to keep pushing forward and ultimately we need guys to step up when we get those chances,” Seager said. “We can create scoring chances but we need that extra fire and passion to score.” NU could not convert on any of its eight shots, with the Cats’ best opportunity coming in the 53rd minute of a 1-0 game when junior midfielder Emmett Gordon fired a shot just inches wide of goal. Indiana quickly doubled its lead in the 64th minute to put the game out of reach. NU has been outscored 14-4 in its first seven games this year, but may have found an improvement at goalkeeper with freshman Miha Miskovic. He has played all 90 minutes in the Cats’ last four games, tallying up 16 saves since replacing senior Francisco Tomasino as the starter. Miskovic, a Chicago Fire academy product, tied his career high for saves against Indiana with five, including a 1-on-1 stop against Indiana forward Griffin Dorsey in the 79th minute. “I tried to keep guys in the game as much as possible,” Miskovic said. “I was very happy to see my parents and my brother come to push me. It’s been a rough six games for us, but we hope to get a win Wednesday and start to get things going.” NU next plays Wednesday at Martin Stadium versus Illinois-Chicago (1-41), a break from its difficult Big Ten schedule. The Cats then leave Evanston for a three-game road trip against a trio of top-20 opponents. hughmallen2021@u.northwestern.edu