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Thousands call for Trump’s tax returns Biss, Schakowsky speak at protests ahead of Tax Day By AARON BOXERMAN

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The Rock is painted black and gold to memorialize the death of first-year student Mohammed Ramzan. The students who painted The Rock are asking that it be left unpainted for at least three days to respect the beginning of the Muslim mourning period.

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Less than a week after the death of first-year student Mohammed Ramzan, Communication freshman Kimani Isaac said she started processing the loss of her friend while guarding The Rock. Using only smartphone flashlights, Isaac and a few other students began to paint The Rock black 24 hours later, as a sign of mourning for their friend. They then painted intersecting gold lines

over the black paint. The paint, which Isaac said was inspired by the Japanese practice of kintsugi –– a method to repair broken ceramics with a lacquer mixed with gold –– represents both the fracturing and coming together of a community after a death. “The Rock, for many of us, symbolizes community,” Isaac said. “This community was drenched in mourning, which was the black, but fractured in a way that is somewhat more beautiful than it was before, because it’s revealing something that was underneath, which is our love for each other.”

Ramzan passed away after he fell off a nine-person shell during a Northwestern men’s crew team practice on the North Shore Channel on April 10. His death was ruled an accidental drowning, according to a Cook County Medical Examiner’s report. Isaac helped organize the painting of The Rock, and said she appreciated the eagerness of many other QuestBridge Scholars to help guard and paint it, as it brought a community of friends together. Ramzan was a QuestBridge Scholar. For Sophia Ruark, the temporary memorial was a therapeutic

way to show her love for Ramzan, who she had seen a few days before the accident. The McCormick freshman said if there are ever future tragedies, she hopes other people could use The Rock as a public memorial. Isaac asked other students and organizations to not paint The Rock for at least three days to respect the beginning of the Muslim mourning period. An Arabic saying, “May God make heaven his abode,” is painted on the side of The Rock. Students may also leave candles, flowers » See ROCK, page 10

Large protests rarely begin with the Chicken Dance, but Saturday’s Tax March in Chicago’s Richard J. Daley plaza was an exception. The march — attended by thousands of protesters — called for President Donald Trump to release his tax returns. It was one of about 200 such marches held across the country ahead of Tax Day on Tuesday. U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) and State Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) spoke, as did Rep. Mike Quigley (D-Ill.) and the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. “Stop being a chicken, Mr. President, and release your tax returns,” the Chicago protest’s organizer Taran Singh Brar told the crowd, standing next a 30-foot inflatable “Chicken Don.” The float was crowdfunded by more than 80 people ahead of the Saturday march. S o u s a ph on e s A g a i n s t Hate — a Chicago-area brass band formed to resist the Trump administration — led the crowd in the Chicken Dance, following with the Beatles’ smash hit “Taxman.” Other demonstrators chanted “Chicken in Chief ” while

holding signs that read “Grab Him by the 1040,” a reference to the IRS filing form. Brar, a documentary filmmaker, told The Daily he is not a professional activist, but that with some hard work, anyone can start a protest and mobilize thousands of people. In addition, Brar said the release of tax returns is a non-partisan issue supported by a majority of Americans, which makes it especially compelling. “That’s been missing, and it kind of hurts the activist left protest scene that they don’t fully explore that element … they overlook how potent some of this humor is,” Brar said. “People like laughing … so I keep going back and saying, ‘Chicken Don, what’s in your nest egg?’” Trump, in a break with tradition, has consistently refused to release his tax returns. Though presidents are not legally required to make their returns public, Trump is the first president in 40 years not to do so. He has repeatedly claimed that only the media was interested in seeing his returns. In response to the national protests, Trump on Sunday tweeted that, “Someone should look into who paid for the small organized rallies yesterday. The election is over!” Michael Mellini, a Chicago resident who attended » See TAXES, page 7

Holmes reflects on NU-Q student works with refugees lifetime of service By ALLY MAUCH

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When Ald. Delores Holmes (5th) finishes her final term next month and leaves office, it won’t be her first retirement. In 2002, after roughly 27 years of service as director of Family Focus — an organization that helps families with young children facing homelessness or financial issues — Holmes thought her career had come to an end. But her neighbors and friends had other ideas; they pushed her to run for alderman. “I really did retire to retire,” Holmes said. “But I got bored very easily because I’m a busy person; I’ve always been doing things in the community. I’m not one to just to sit and watch TV … after about six or seven months I was starting to figure out what the heck I was going to do.” Holmes ended up running against four other aldermanic

candidates and won more than 75 percent of the vote. Her 2005 victory kicked off a new career in public service that would last 12 years and span three terms.

Nearly a lifetime in Evanston Holmes said she grew up “watching community service,” raised by parents who modeled civic involvement. She moved to Evanston from Tennessee in 1941, when she was just three years old. Her father worked as a commander at Veterans of Foreign Wars, and her mother was a member of its auxiliary. Holmes said her parents served as an inspiration for a lifetime of service to the city and her community. When she got married and had children in the ’60s, Holmes began working for the Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Head Start program, which provides early childhood education to young children. The job marked the beginning of » See HOLMES, page 10

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Northwestern University in Qatar student Shakeeb Asrar spent two weeks in March volunteering with refugees in Greece — teaching computer literacy classes to children and adults, packing boxes of donated supplies and helping refugees seeking legal services. “It was demanding physically and also emotionally and mentally,” Asrar said. “Every day I would learn something I did not expect.” Asrar, a senior in the Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications at NU-Q, traveled to Greece in March as part of the World Innovation Summit for Education Learners’ Voice program. WISE Learners’ Voice program participants come from all over the world and get involved in a project that tries to solve a problem in education. Asrar said the theme this year is the global

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Shakeeb Asrar (second from right), a senior at NU-Q, poses with fellow participants of the WISE Learners’ program in Greece. Participants spent two weeks volunteering with refugees and learning about the refugee crisis in the context of education.

refugee and migrant crisis. The two-week trip to Greece is just one part of the year-long program, which began in November. Asrar said participants first completed online learning modules before going to Greece, and will meet again in the summer to further develop their projects before presenting them in Doha, Qatar in November. Asrar said the purpose of going

to Greece is for students to experience the issues they are creating their projects around. “The greatest impact was working with the refugees and realizing how big the problem is and the scale of the refugee crisis,” Asrar said. In addition to studying journalism, Asrar is getting a certificate in civic engagement from the School of Education and Social

Policy. To complete the requirements for the certificate, Asrar spent two quarters at Northwestern’s Evanston campus and took several classes remotely. When he heard about WISE, Asrar said he saw it as an opportunity to take what he was learning in his SESP classes and put it into practice. » See ASRAR, page 10

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AROUND TOWN Rauner to veto bill protecting access to abortion

Illinois governor to oppose legislation that would cover abortions for state employees, Medicaid recipients By SYD STONE

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Gov. Bruce Rauner on Friday pledged to oppose legislation that would allow Illinois to cover abortions for state employees and Medicaid recipients. The bill, introduced by Rep. Sara Feigenholtz (D-Chicago) earlier this year, would protect access to abortions in Illinois even if the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade — a decision that legalized abortion nationwide. The bill would also allow funding for state employees to have abortions and for Medicaid funds to be used to cover abortion procedures. “Governor Rauner is committed to protecting women’s reproductive rights under current Illinois law,” Eleni Demertzis, a Rauner spokeswoman, told the Associated Press. “However, recognizing the sharp divisions of opinion of taxpayer funding of abortion, he does not support (Feigenholtz’s bill).” In the past, Rauner has affirmed his proabortion rights stance by signing legislation that expanded access to birth control and required physicians who refuse to perform abortions to inform patients of other doctors who will perform the procedure. State Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston)

POLICE BLOTTER Evanston man arrested after longterm narcotics investigation An Evanston man was arrested Friday morning in connection with a long-term narcotics investigation by the Evanston Police Department special operations group, according to a news release. The investigation began in 2015 in conjunction

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Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner speaks in Springfield on Aug. 17. Rauner on Friday pledged to oppose legislation that would allow the state to cover abortions for its employees.

condemned Rauner’s announcement. “Out-of-touch billionaires like Donald Trump and Bruce Rauner have done everything

in their power to wage a war on women,” Biss, who is running against Rauner for governor, said in a news release. “Bruce Rauner lied on

with the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Safe Streets North Task Force in order to combat the rise of heroin sales in Evanston. The task force is designed to eliminate potential threats in communities across the country. Undercover officers purchased narcotics to identify individuals involved with narcotic purchase and distribution in the area, according to the release. About 80 grams of heroin were recovered

through these purchases. The 39-year-old man was taken into custody in the 200 block of Dodge Avenue, according to the release. He was charged with five felony counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.

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the campaign trail when he said he didn’t have a social agenda — on the contrary, he’s now supporting President Trump’s dangerous efforts to take Illinois women back to the dangerous days before Roe v. Wade was the law of the land.” Illinois gubernatorial candidates J.B. Pritzker and Chris Kennedy have joined Biss in condemning Rauner’s announcement. State Rep. Kelly Cassidy (D-Chicago), a co-sponsor of the reproductive health care bill, also decried Rauner’s veto threat. “Representative Feigenholtz’s legislation simply affirms something that women in Illinois already know: that the legal right to an abortion is legal fiction if a woman can’t access and afford the care,” Cassidy said in a statement. “Nothing about HB 40 changes the law as it relates to when a person can have an abortion in Illinois.” However, not everyone disagrees with the governor’s decision to veto. State Rep. Tom Morrison (R-Palatine) and Paul Caprio, director of Family-Pac, have both publicly commended Rauner’s decision to oppose the bill. “It’s clear that the majority of Illinois voters oppose the use of their hard earned tax dollars to fund abortions at a time when Illinois is facing a fiscal crisis, regardless of their personal views,” Caprio said in a news release. sydstone2020@u.northwestern.edu on a vacant storefront at 10:45 a.m. on Thursday. An unknown person wrote “Tiko” in black ink near the doorway of the property in the 700 block of Main Street, Evanston police Cmdr. Joseph Dugan said. It is unknown when the incident originally occurred, Dugan said.

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The Medill Undergraduate Student Advisory Council is looking to make housing more accessible to Medill students who study outside of Evanston. In addition to out-of-state Journalism Residencies, students who study on Northwestern’s San Francisco campus or in Washington, D.C. for the Medill on the Hill program often report trouble finding housing, MUSAC sophomore representative Nicole Fallert said. Fallert is working with Medill Dean Brad Hamm and other MUSAC representatives to make the search for housing an easier process for students, she said. During a meeting with Hamm, Fallert said they discussed how to make housing more accessible to students. Fallert said she proposed an online database to connect students to peers who have studied or completed their JR in the same area. The website would show where students lived and how much they paid. In addition, the site could be used to contact past student residents and potentially have the residence passed down, she said. Fallert said she didn’t apply to study at Medill’s San Francisco campus because she knew she couldn’t afford it. Although the University gives students press passes to cover important events, it does not help as much with housing, she said. “You’re not necessarily going to be supplemented in terms of your actual lifestyle while you’re in that experience,” Fallert said. Medill Prof. Karen Springen, who directs the JR program, said Medill faculty try to make outof-state programs an “amazing” experience for all students. “I hope you know I truly believe that everyone here tries so hard,” she said. Fallert said though the proposals are still in the design phase, she hopes money is not a barrier for students hoping to participate in out-ofstate programs. She also said Medill’s Office of

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Northwestern’s San Francisco site is housed in the former headquarters of Wells Fargo bank. The Medill Undergraduate Student Advisory Council hopes to help students find accessible housing outside of Evanston through the potential creation of an online housing database.

Student Life should have a bigger role in funding and securing housing for Medill students. Springen said students are generally resourceful when it comes to finding housing. In the past, students have connected with each other via Facebook groups and have found housing on websites like Airbnb, she said. Though students have the option of staying in Chicago for their JR, those who leave Evanston have resources available to offset the cost of living, including stipends and scholarships, Springen said. “We don’t want anyone to not go because of the money,” she said. “It’s not designed to be punitive, it’s designed to be open, (so) that everyone can have the experience.” Springen said she hopes students reach out to her if they experience any difficulty in the process of finding housing. Medill sophomore Melody Park said securing a residence near NU’s San Francisco campus was difficult. When she was accepted into the Bay Area Immersion Experience, Park said she was sent a list of potential housing choices in the area. Park

searched for weeks on Craigslist and eventually reserved a room through Airbnb, she said. “I could have used a lot more guidance,” Park said. Other students said the rents for the housing recommendations were expensive. Medill senior Jasper Scherer said he was unable to find a residence on the list in his price range when he participated in Medill on the Hill. Compared to living in Evanston, Scherer said housing in the Washington, D.C. area “was a pretty significant price hike.” Medill junior Ross Krasner, who participated in Medill on the Hill this Fall Quarter, said though he didn’t find the housing search process too difficult, he felt lucky that he was able to find a place that accommodated two other roommates with a price that worked for him. Krasner said an online database would be helpful for future students. “The more resources the better, even with all the resources available,” Krasner said. alanperez2020@u.northwestern.edu

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Bienen student discusses diversity in classical music Second-year graduate student Steven Banks talks about goal to diversify Bienen’s core curriculum By ALAN PEREZ

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A second-year graduate student in the Bienen School of Music spoke about his desire to diversify Bienen’s core curriculum and reflected on his experience as a black classical musician during this year’s TEDxNorthwesternU conference. Steven Banks spoke to an audience of more than 50 people during the conference, held Saturday in the McCormick Foundation Center. According to the conference’s website, this year’s theme was “The Power of Intention,” which explored the motivations behind modern innovation, goals and passions. “The speakers have great ideas, and our thought with the theme was that intention lies behind all of those great ideas,” said Medill

Schapiro discusses future of NU research under Trump administration

During the first of two “Conversations with President Schapiro,” Northwestern’s president said he’s confident about NU’s research future, regardless of potential federal cuts to funding under the Trump administration, according to a University news release. University President Morton Schapiro spoke Wednesday at NU’s Chicago campus. He was joined at the event by other University administrators, including Provost Dan Linzer and vice president for student affairs Patricia Telles-Irvin. He will hold his second conversation-style event Tuesday at the McCormick Foundation Center on NU’s Evanston campus. During Wednesday’s talk, Schapiro said Northwestern’s “We Will” fundraising campaign is moving faster than expected, according to the news release. In his speech, Schapiro said NU gets 28 percent of its annual operating budget from federally

junior and TEDxNorthwesternU director Emma Felker. Felker said Banks’ speech was timely because it happened in the middle of his effort to create change at Northwestern. Banks started a petition to diversify Bienen’s core curriculum in music theory, music history and aural skills. The petition, started over two months ago, has more than 200 signatures. Banks said he was always exposed to the work of white classical musicians, but never the work of black musicians. This made him feel like he was participating in something that he shouldn’t, he said. “Not knowing about the precedent of the history of black musicians in classical music was really what made me feel so insecure and uncomfortable,” he told The Daily. Banks said he used to ask himself if he was “black enough” because he was a classical musician. People used to call him an “oreo” because

his interests made him “white on the inside,” Banks said. He remembered feeling like he needed to prove he belonged in the classical music community, he said. After finding out about Joseph Boulogne, an 18th-century black musician and composer, Banks said he walked into class the following day feeling more comfortable. He continued his research on the work of non-white musicians and realized that contributions from women and people of color have been going on for centuries, he said. Weinberg freshman Sami Akkawi, who attended the event, said students are motivated when they see people who are like them succeed in their fields. Banks’ message is universal and can be applied to other fields of study, he said. “That topic of students needing to see people like them to succeed happens everywhere,” Akkawi told The Daily. Banks proposed three action steps to make

sponsored research grants, adding it is a little worrisome to think the White House may cut research funds to the university. However, he said, NU is prepared to deal with potential cuts and has the resources to “carry us through.”

or two, I’m not really worried about the future of research support in this country.” Linzer, who spoke at the event, also said he remains optimistic and that it would be illogical to cut funding for research “given all the benefits the country sees from investing” in it. “When local, state and federal governments want to see economic growth, that comes from ideas in research universities that turn into startup companies, that turn into successful new products that existing companies pick up and benefit from,” Linzer said in the release. “And that adds jobs, it adds to the health of our community, it adds to our ability to provide energy, it adds to our national security.” Administrators at the event also emphasized the University’s commitment to protecting the more than 70 international students, professors and other NU community members who could be impacted by the Trump administration’s travel ban executive orders. According to the news release, Telles-Irvin said administrators have met with students who have been affected by the orders to “make sure they understand” that the University supports them.

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“Am I worried about the future of research? You better believe it,” he said in the news release. “But if you look at the contribution to economic growth and prosperity that comes out of supporting (National Institutes of Health and) similar kinds of institutes, how do you argue against that? So I think that even if we take a look at a tough time for the next year

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classical music education more inclusive and diverse. Change has to start at the top with leading institutions, Banks said. These institutions should take it upon themselves to initiate change, he said, and others will follow. He also said the changes should be “inherently inclusive,” not exclusive. For example, black-only or Latinx-only ensembles don’t help diversify the classical music community, he said. Lastly, Banks called for minority groups to value the contributions of those who came before them. These steps would not only diversify the classical music scene, but would also make it more appealing to modern audiences, Banks said. “When people ask why classical music isn’t relevant anymore, to me it’s very obvious,” Banks told The Daily. “I think it’s because it doesn’t celebrate everyone.” alanperez2020@u.northwestern.edu

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Democrats must unite in opposition to Trump agenda CALVIN ANDERSON AND ALEX NEUMANN

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Over the past two years, the Democratic Party has been tested greatly. Hillary Clinton’s candidacy seemed to promise a return to harmony, unifying the party around a common vision and an extension of the cherished years of President Barack Obama in the face of a strengthening Republican Party. Instead, a 73-year-old, self-proclaimed democratic socialist from Vermont jumped into the Democratic primary, leading to passionate intraparty debate. Bernie Sanders’ campaign inspired millions of voters who were fed up with establishment politics, bringing crucial issues to the forefront and shifting the party’s platform in progressive directions. However, the electoral cycle culminated contentiously in the resignation of the chairwoman of the Democratic National Committee for evidence of bias in favor of the Clinton campaign, and the shocking election of a billionaire businessman who

openly repudiated many of the Democratic Party’s core values. Of course, ideological debate is crucial to the development of political parties. Such conversations can serve to diversify membership, improve policy agendas and altogether enhance democratic representation. Yet, the Democratic Party’s ideological struggles have moved beyond productive discourse into dangerous dissension, and this turmoil has had devastating consequences. Republicans now hold majorities in Congress, many state legislatures and gubernatorial seats, not to mention control of the White House. In only the first few months of Donald Trump’s tenure, we’ve already seen hateful attempts to restrict Muslim immigration, enormous environmental budget cuts and signs of blatant incompetency from his administration. Many Democrats remain shocked in the aftermath of Trump’s victory, unsure of what his presidency signals for the future of the party. Others have been spurred to action, fighting harder than ever to resist Trump’s agenda, elect Democrats to local office and advance progressive values. Regardless of our individual standpoints, it’s clear that the time

has come for Democrats to unite once again toward a reimagined, broad-based party determined to take on the Trump administration and champion a progressive policy agenda. We constantly see the ramifications of our failure on a national level in the White House’s daily news briefings about administrative and policy decisions. Yet, whether through tense arguments between liberals or general frustration over what to do in the new political era, these struggles can also be witnessed more personally in our everyday lives. And as a microcosm of the larger Democratic sphere, the liberal community on our campus has the potential and responsibility to set an example for Democrats moving forward. Ultimately, despite our differences, we all share a common vision as Democrats: We reject the discriminatory messages emanating from the Trump administration and wish to see a more just society, one attentive to the concerns of all individuals. While we may have varying ideas about exactly what style of politics or set of policies will help achieve this, our powerful aspirations transcend these minor disputes. Our hope is for College Democrats, and the Northwestern community as a whole, to serve

as a model for a new progressive coalition. We aim to function as a central organizing force on campus, building a community of progressives and coordinating efforts to resist the Trump administration and take back Democratic control at all levels of government. To those who share these values and consider themselves liberals or progressives of any sort, we have a simple message: We can unite over this shared vision, and we must. We have already seen the costs of letting our differences divide us. Despite the faults of the Democratic Party, it remains the primary institutional mechanism through which we can effectively oppose Trump and the alarming refusal to acknowledge and address the significant social, economic and political issues of our time.

statuses. From personal experience, I know students of these backgrounds can often lack high level standards for success, compared to their peers with greater resources. Raising expectations helps to increase overall awareness about the necessary steps to achieve concrete goals. Even for disadvantaged populations, college needs to be characterized as a necessity, rather than a luxury, in order to initiate meaningful social change. Some may argue that college itself is merely an elitist social requirement, but the realities of a modern global economy require even minimum wage workers to be more educated than formerly necessary. Emanuel’s plan could help some of Chicago’s most vulnerable youth transition into the workforce. This is the same rationale that leaders like Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) often use to justify the creation of free higher education programs; Emanuel’s plan does not hinder growth, but provides pathways and tools for growth. Dismissing an idea as discriminatory or classist without objectively examining facts simply avoids the difficult societal debates needed to solve some of our most pressing problems. In order to solve social issues, we need the government to provide solutions rooted in the free market principles at the core of this country. This requires preparing

young adults for successful admittance into the workforce. The U.S. will never overcome economic inequality if the job market is not opened up to everyone; unfortunately, what holds many minorities back is the lack of a college education. Emanuel’s plan ensures that graduates not only walk out of high school with just a paper diploma, but with a plan for life. The cycle of poverty is vicious and consuming; I have seen and experienced it myself. To escape it often requires a lot of pushing and pulling, and “Learn. Plan. Succeed.” does just that. It’s often argued that education can be the fastest ticket out of poverty. In decades past, this was satisfied with a high school diploma, but moving forward, the minimum education requirements will need to be increased, which is why Sanders, among others, has placed such an emphasis on free community college. The only way underprivileged people can be helped is if they are given access to the same privileges afforded to those of upper-class backgrounds. Those criticizing Emanuel’s CPS plan have claimed that it discriminates against poor youth, not taking into account important situational issues. But, the CPS website clearly states that students with extenuating circumstances, such as family issues or other responsibilities, will be exempt from

the requirement. Critics may say Emanuel is attempting to fix a nonexistent problem by diverting attention and keeping students deprived of resources in CPS schools. However, policy analyst Rodney Estvan told the Chicago Tribune that this plan will hopefully lead to more counselors being hired by the district, resulting in greater access to guidance toward higher education. None of the arguments against the plan take into account concrete, objective facts about what Emanuel is trying to do. President Franklin D. Roosevelt said, “It is common sense to take a method and try it. If it fails, admit it frankly and try another. But above all, try something.” In a way, Emanuel’s plan is similar to the education policy changes in the mid-20th century, in which many states increased compulsory education requirements. At the time, these initiatives were difficult and unpopular, but in the long run, they have led to concrete progress as U.S. society has benefited from more educated citizens. Historical precedent provides objective evidence that increasing education requirements has a beneficial impact on society. If given a chance, “Learn. Plan. Succeed.” can do the same for Chicago.

Calvin Anderson and Alex Neumann are the copresidents of College Democrats. Calvin can be contacted at calvinanderson2019@u.northwestern.edu and Alex can be contacted at alexanderneumann2020@u. northwestern.edu. If you would like to respond publicly to this column, send a Letter to the Editor to opinion@ dailynorthwestern.com. The views expressed in this piece do not necessarily reflect the views of all staff members of The Daily Northwestern.

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Mayor Emanuel’s CPS plan is not ‘elitist,’ could motivate students

Over the past weeks, a great deal of controversy has erupted surrounding Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s proposed “Learn. Plan. Succeed.” initiative to increase high school graduation requirements for Chicago Public Schools students. The proposal states that for graduating seniors to obtain high school diplomas, evidence must be provided of postgraduation plans. This can take the form of a college acceptance letter, a community college enrollment, military commitment or entry into a job or internship. Starting with the class of 2020, this plan not only could instill increased motivation in students, but also create a mindset change in the community through providing a structured path to a post-high school transition into adult life. Many have given unfavorable reviews of Emanuel’s plan, arguing it ignores the real problems facing Chicago students, or wrongly calling it elitist and discriminatory. As a low-income student of color, I have gone through some of the same problems facing many students in Chicago who come from households of lower socioeconomic

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As someone who has opposed Donald Trump since he announced his presidency, recent political developments have caused me to second-guess some of my previous perceptions. On the campaign trail, Trump parroted an isolationist military policy and xenophobic international measures. By launching missiles against an Assad airbase in response to a chemical attack on civilians, however, Trump signaled a monumental shift in foreign policy. Influenced by Defense Secretary James Mattis and national security adviser H.R. McMaster, who bring extensive military experience to the table, Trump has rejected isolationism in favor of a strong stand against the world’s worst individuals. Trump’s move of naval forces to North Korea’s vicinity, as well as his use of the most powerful non-nuclear bomb in history against the Islamic State, also make strong statements that this administration will not tolerate the wholesale murder of civilians. I consider dictators like Kim Jong-un, Bashar al-Assad and Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi to be the most evil individuals alive. Yet, while many share similar views, the U.S. seems to have lost its willingness to liberate the world’s most marginalized and vulnerable people. After the costly and poorly executed Iraq war, many seem to believe American intervention is powerless as a tool to protect global human rights. Historically targeted groups like Ashkenazi Jews and ethnic Bosnians, however, would likely disagree.

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Inaction can be costlier than action. This axiom is the justification for most modern war, exemplified by the lack of American response to the Rwandan Genocide. Rwanda is a perfect example of the often unpredictably high opportunity cost of war, as Bill Clinton’s fears about how foreign intervention might affect his 1996 reelection chances cost thousands of lives. Clinton’s decision not to intervene was a gamble, one paid in the blood of 800,000 Rwandan Tutsis. Today, many argue America should have done more in Rwanda and less in Iraq, but hindsight is 20/20. With imperfect U.S. intelligence, we cannot expect both perfect accuracy and expediency from our leaders. Following the Clinton administration’s failure to act in Rwanda, George W. Bush faced the September 11 attacks and a rapidly destabilizing Middle East. Saddam Hussein’s genocidal dictatorship actively made the world a far more dangerous place, but given today’s sectarian violence in Iraq, in retrospect, toppling the Hussein regime seems unwise. As Hussein’s dictatorship repressed bubbling social tension, the alternative of simply leaving Iraq alone would likely have been preferable. Given Hussein’s penchant for violence, however, this is far from being a given. The situations in Syria, the Islamic State and North Korea pose the same question as Iraq in 2003: leave a brutal dictator in place, or create a power vacuum in one of the world’s most volatile regions? After failures in Iraq, Assad seems to be the lesser of the two evils, but he is still quite evil. In the Islamic State and North Korea, regime change may be desirable, but logistics pose significant obstacles. The American public does not support unilaterally forcing regime change in Syria,

which is understandable. However, if we choose to allow dictators like Assad, Jong-un and Baghdadi to continue ruling through our unwillingness to oust them, taking steps to actively minimize their human rights atrocities seems our humanitarian duty. Through decisive force, Trump has refused to make the same sort of gamble that Clinton made in Rwanda. When considering foreign intervention, we must make a morbid calculation of foreign blood against domestic money, and Trump has chosen saving foreign lives. After reflection, Trump’s bombings of Syria and the Islamic State seem like wins. Although detractors feared the U.S. would be drawn into a protracted quagmire, that has not yet been the case. Trump’s actions have resulted in neither war nor increased spending abroad, but rather a supportive international community with a renewed willingness to enforce the Geneva Conventions where most needed. Bombing the Syrian airbase told people at home and abroad to have hope for the Trump administration, showed millions of Syrians that atrocities would not go unpunished and rebuffed Putin and Assad, all while holding to the highest possible ethical standard for warfare. I have found Trump to be repugnant as president overall, but criticism of him loses credibility with refusal to acknowledge merit. In the past weeks, Trump has shown the world’s worst violators of human rights that their actions have consequences, a positive sign about this administration’s current trajectory, even for the most steadfast Never Trumper. William O’Connor Weinberg ’19

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Biss told The Daily he expects the bill to pass in the Illinois State Senate, saying it would be politically embarrassing for Gov. Bruce Rauner to veto the bill. Rauner has consistently released his two-page 1040 tax returns since his gubernatorial candidacy in 2013. At the event, Schakowsky said the public needs to know if Trump is exploiting his presidency to enrich his private interests. Without the president’s tax returns, she said, Americans have no way of knowing the extent of his ties with Russia. “We have to see them because we need to know: How much money is Donald Trump and his family and his cronies making if they were able to repeal Obamacare, if they were able to repeal Meals on Wheels for senior citizens?” Schakowsky said. aaronboxerman2018@u.northwestern.edu

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Rapper Aminé to open A&O Ball By MARIANA ALFARO

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Rapper Aminé, known for his hit-single “Caroline,” will open this year’s A&O Ball concert, co-hosted by A&O Productions and For Members Only. Ball will be held at The Riviera Theater in Chicago, and students will be able to buy tickets online at the Norris Box Office. A&O has not yet announced when tickets will go on sale. Doors to the concert will open at 7:15 p.m. Aminé will perform at 8 p.m. and will be followed by a headliner that is yet to be announced. This isn’t the first time A&O has partnered with FMO for the Ball concert. Weinberg senior Ethan Shaw, A&O’s head of productions, said the partnership was so successful last year, when the groups collaborated to bring rapper duo Rae Sremmurd and electronic dance musician Baauer, that they wanted to repeat it this year. “They help us reach a side of campus which sometimes A&O can’t reach and really help us be more accessible to the larger Northwestern community,” he said. FMO coordinator Cheron Mims, a Weinberg senior, said the collaboration increases both groups’ campus outreach. In the past, both FMO and A&O held separate spring concerts, she said, but beginning last year, the groups began holding a joint one to get stronger artists and attract larger crowds. In a news release, A&O described Aminé as an “up-and-coming” artist. He has performed on South by Southwest and The Tonight Show

Evanston to host series of equity town halls starting this week

Following the appointment of Evanston’s first equity and empowerment coordinator, the city on April 5 announced a series of town hall meetings to address “issues of access, equity and empowerment.” The meetings — which will be moderated by Rev. Dr. Patricia Efiom, who began her new position Feb. 20 — mark a “new mission” to more intentionally address equity issues in the city, according to a news release. Evanston will host five town hall meetings throughout the month. The first meeting will be held on Monday

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with Jimmy Fallon. The single “Caroline” peaked at number 11 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. Weinberg senior Will Corvin, A&O’s cochair, said Aminé “really fit” the vision the group had for the concert. “We thought this is a really great up-andcoming artist who has a lot of hit songs that have really blown up recently,” Corvin said. “And at the price available, we thought this would really be exciting for campus.” Corvin said the group hopes to “engage as much of the student body as possible” with this year’s Ball lineup. He said A&O wants to get as many students as possible out to the Riviera to “just enjoy some great music together collectively and build a community.” Shaw said Aminé “polled very well,” so the

group thought he would have a good reach on campus. “We expect the turnout to be really strong — last year at The Riviera Theater we brought Rae Sremmurd and Baauer and the turnout was fantastic,” Shaw said. Mims said she expects Aminé to attract crowds just as large as the one at last year’s Ball. “His new songs are super popular and we wanted to just kind of have a good vibe to open the show, that’s why we chose him,” she said. Shaw said the headliner is expected to be announced Monday.

from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center. On Tuesday, there will be a second meeting from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center. The third meeting will be Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., also at the Civic Center. Following the first set of meetings, the fourth will occur April 25 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Evanston Public Library. The fifth and final meeting will take place April 27 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Levy Senior Center. Efiom, who will lead the meetings, joined the city earlier this year to address issues of equity. In a statement announcing the appointment in February, city manager Wally Bobkiewicz said Efiom had been a “leader” and “conscience of our community” for years.

“She understands the challenges we face in our city, state and nation to provide equitable programs and services to all,” he said in the statement. “Her many years of championing these issues in Evanston will only make the city’s efforts moving forward that much stronger.” For her part, Efiom told The Daily in February that she would spend her first few months talking and listening to residents. She pledged to “get out there, to really listen and to hear the community.” “We make far too many assumptions as to what the issues are,” Efiom told The Daily in February. “I want to hear what the community is really feeling, and what the community feels that it needs.”

Two Northwestern students received more than $35,000 in funding from congressional scholarships, the University announced last week. According to a news release, Weinberg junior Kathleen Nganga, who is majoring in political science, was awarded $30,000 from the Harry S. Truman Scholarship to be used toward graduate school. McCormick junior Lucia Brunel, a chemical and biomedical engineering student, received $7,500 from the Barry Goldwater Scholarship, which was created for undergraduates who want to pursue a research career in science, math and engineering, the release said. “Lucia’s and Kathleen’s success underscores Northwestern’s ability to cultivate young leaders across schools and disciplines,” Office of Fellowships director Elizabeth Lewis Pardoe said in the release. The scholarships were created by the U.S. Congress to support undergraduate public servants and STEM researchers, the release said. According to the release, Nganga plans to use her scholarship to pursue a Ph.D. in political science and public policy. Her work focuses on race and ethnicity in East Africa and America, the release said. “I am interested in groups who have had their policy preferences ignored and the mechanisms through which marginalized groups mobilize for political change,” she said in the release. Brunel told The Daily receiving the scholarship is validation for the work she has done and is encouragement for her future research plans, which also include pursuing a Ph.D. “I’ve been involved with research since I was in high school,” she said. “I’m really passionate about the work that I’ve been doing in it. I intend to remain in academia as a professor at a research university in the future.” Brunel’s research at NU focuses on polymer property manipulation, the release said. Polymers –– more commonly known as plastics –– are materials with many uses and have potential applications for innovative drug delivery systems that could transport medications more effectively into the body, the release said. Brunel told The Daily she enjoys research because it allows students to use what is learned in the classroom and apply it to “real, relevant problems and come up with innovative solutions.” As a result of receiving the scholarship, Brunel told The Daily she hopes to serves as a role model for the future generation of women researchers in STEM. “It’s important to provide encouragement for young women, particularly in engineering, since there’s currently still a gap between the numbers of men and women pursuing those fields,” Brunel said.

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her advocacy for families and children, a cause she has championed to this day. “In terms of working in the public sector, (Head Start) was my first real job,” Holmes said. “Since then, I’ve really been involved in every community service organization you can think of.” In 1976, Holmes became the first director of the Evanston branch of Family Focus. She said she envisioned the organization as a place for young parents and families to come and receive support. Holmes also began volunteering with the Evanston branch of the League of Women Voters, and served as their observer at City Council meetings — a position that she said taught her the inner workings of municipal politics and prepared her to be alderman. Starting a second career Fifth Ward resident Glenn Mackey said he has known Holmes since middle school; she is his next door neighbor and the “grandma next door” to his child. Mackey said he remembers when former 5th Ward alderman Joseph Kent decided not to run for reelection and residents encouraged Holmes to vie for the seat instead. “People had always been telling her she needed to run for public office,” Mackey said. “She saw the need for proper representation for the people in this ward, for someone to really stand up for the people and not be so political. … That was the attitude she brought forth to the table.” He said Holmes was always a public servant who focused on helping others and never a politician. Her

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From page 1 and pictures at The Rock, Ruark said. Ruark said she hopes students remember Ramzan’s memorial after others paint over the design. “That’s part of the beauty of it, that we can’t hold on to our friends, we can’t hold on to our loved ones forever,” Ruark said. “Just because you put a lot of work into someone or something doesn’t mean that it was all for nothing when things change.” Even though Adam Davies didn’t know Ramzan well, he said he felt compelled to help by picking up paint and guarding The Rock for a few hours. Davies, a Weinberg freshman, said he was touched during Ramzan’s memorial service when he learned Ramzan wanted to be a doctor and eventually open a clinic for LGBTQ people. Davies said he

dedication to the community resulted in a 5th Ward newsletter that is sent out monthly, and regular ward meetings. Janet Alexander Davis, another 5th Ward resident, said she remembers one such meeting several years ago. Despite snow and hail, she said Holmes still made it to that meeting — an indication of her dedication to the job. “She gives,” Davis said. “She gives of herself, she gives of her time, she gives of her knowledge. She cares deeply about this city … and helping the 5th Ward to have their share.” During her time as alderman, Holmes helped establish the Youth and Young Adult Division with former 2nd Ward alderman and current Cook County Circuit Judge Lionel Jean-Baptiste. The division, created in 2011, aims to provide support to those aged 14 to 26 through education, workforce development training, arts and culture programming and civic engagement. “I was always working for those things that would help enhance families no matter where they were,” Holmes said. In addition to the Youth and Young Adult Division, Holmes has worked closely with current mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl in the expansion of the Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program. The program provides summer jobs to young adults to prepare them for future employment and help identify possible career interests. Taking a gap year When the newly elected City Council takes office May 8, Robin Rue Simmons will succeed Holmes as the new 5th Ward alderman. Simmons said Holmes wanted to honor Ramzan because he was “incredibly warm and kind.” “Even in the five minutes that I had met him, he had touched my life, and I remembered that,” Davies said. “So the amount of impact that he made on campus was huge.” The Rock is only a temporary tribute, and Isaac said she wanted to make sure future groups weren’t “demonized” for painting over the memorial –– she said it was all part of the grieving process and moving on. Isaac said she wanted to “retroactively” thank Ramzan for his impact on her life. “The point is not to forget Mohammed, but the point is to acknowledge that he was here, he made an impact and we need to continue on,” Isaac said. ericasnow2019@u.northwestern.edu

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Anna Deavere Smith Playwright, actor, and educator Anna Deavere Smith uses her singular brand of theatre to highlight issues of community, character, and diversity in America. The MacArthur Foundation honored Smith with the “Genius” Fellowship for creating “a new form of theatre—a blend of theatrical art, social commentary, journalism, and intimate reverie.” In 2017, she was awarded the 35th George Polk Career Award for courageous and authentic journalism. Best known for crafting one-woman shows based on conversations with real people from all walks of life, Smith turns her interviews into scripts, transforming herself into an astonishing number of characters. For her multicharacter plays about American social issues, Smith has been awarded the 2013 Dorothy and Lillian Gish Prize, one of the largest and most prestigious awards in the arts, as well as the National Humanities Medal.

Monday, April 24, 2017 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall 70 Arts Circle Northwestern University Evanston, IL Free and open to the public. No tickets or reservations required.

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Doing Time in Education: The School-to-Prison Pipeline As research for her new work, Anna Deavere Smith created the Pipeline Project as a way to apply her signature form of documentary theater to investigate the school-to-prison pipeline—the cycle of suspension from school to incarceration that is prevalent among low-income Black, Brown, Latino, and NativeAmerican youth. Now more than ever, we need a moral imagination to put a face on the challenges faced by minority youth and to animate policy conversations around this and other issues of social inequality. In the preliminary stages of developing the piece, she conducted interviews with hundreds of people who are involved in the Pipeline at all levels: students, teachers, parents, police, thought and policy leaders, psychologists, community activists, and many more.

left a “legacy of excellence” and that it will be hard to match her institutional knowledge of the city and the ward. “She has set a very clear example of commitment and heart and service and action to the community without compromise,” Simmons said. Simmons said she hopes to follow Holmes’ example and continue with some of her current programs, like affordable housing. Simmons also pledged to work closely with her predecessor during the transition. Their close relationship, however, has raised some concerns. Holmes has been named three times in unresolved ethics cases, one of which involves her use of a city email account to announce she was endorsing Simmons. After failing to reach a quorum before the April 4 elections, the Board of Ethics will hear the cases on Tuesday. At a City Council meeting earlier this month, Holmes said she felt “very hurt” by the ethics claims and did not want to leave office with “this craziness” hanging over her head. In regard to her use of a city email account, Holmes said in March that she had “never intentionally done anything unethical in her life.” Tisdahl, who also did not seek reelection, will retire alongside Holmes. Tisdahl said her decision not to run again was made with Holmes’ retirement plans in mind. “Delores leaving influenced my decision,” Tisdahl said. “I couldn’t imagine the council without Delores … It would be hard to be on the council without Delores.” Tisdahl said Holmes has always been a source of advice and counsel. “I call Delores frequently when I’m puzzled about

something in the City Council packet or worried about something, just to check what she’s thinking,” Tisdahl said. “I so respect and admire her that when I’m in trouble on an issue and not quite sure where to go, she’s a person I turn to.” Once she does retire — for the second time — Holmes said she doesn’t yet know what will come next. “Right now, I’m just thinking I’m going to take a gap year, like Malia Obama,” she said. “I’m just going to take what comes; I have no special plans.”

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“What you understand from the media is only one part of it,” Asrar said. “You can’t grasp the scale of the issue or how complicated it is until you’re in the middle of the crisis.” University of Pittsburgh graduate student Christina Ong, who is on the same project team as Asrar, said their volunteer work, though important, could often be depressing and that humor was the only way she could get through the more challenging aspects. Asrar brought this lighthearted spirit to the program, Ong said. “Shakeeb is very passionate and committed to whatever he is doing, but also has a wonderful sense of humor which I think you really need, especially when working on issues that are hard to work through,” Ong said.

From page 1 Urooj Kamran Azmi, a senior studying communications at NU-Q, is also getting her certificate in civic engagement from SESP and said both she and Asrar are passionate about volunteering and social activism. “He is able to combine his journalism experience and his social activism and I think that’s what sets him apart,” Kamran Azmi said. Originally from Pakistan, Asrar said he plans to go back home after graduating and hopes to find a way to merge his interests in journalism and education by using media to improve education. As a journalism student, Asrar said he had been following the refugee crisis closely in the media. But when he arrived in Greece and began volunteering, he said he felt like he knew nothing about it.

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Ald. Delores Holmes (5th) at a City Council meeting. Holmes will be retiring — for the second time — next month, after serving as alderman for three terms.

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MONDAY, APRIL 17, 2017

Wildcats shut down in series sweep at Minnesota By RONALD KIM

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Coming off a strong showing against local rival Loyola and a series win against Maryland, Northwestern seemed ready to challenge one of the top teams in the country. But it was not. The Wildcats (16-23, 3-9 Big Ten) were swept in three games by Minnesota (38-3, 11-1) this weekend. NU came in after winning three of the four previous games, while the Golden Gophers entered winners of five straight. Northwestern fell 6-2 in the first game Friday, which lasted four hours due to three different rain delays. The Cats kept it interesting on Saturday, however, losing just 3-2 in a pitcher’s duel between NU’s Nicole Bond and Minnesota’s Amber Fiser. Bond went the distance in game two, tossing a complete game two-hitter. But due to errors and walks, the Golden Gophers scored 3 runs, with one unearned. In the series finale Sunday, Bond struggled, walking four and surrendering a total of 6 runs, before being replaced after just 1.1 innings. “Her performance on Saturday was outstanding,” coach Kate Drohan said. “I thought she competed well and did a great job of keeping us in the ballgame.” In the closing game of the series, the Cats were blown out 8-0 in 5 innings, when the game

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Several Wildcats converse in the circle. Northwestern was shut down in a series sweep at Minnesota this weekend.

ended due to the run rule. Minnesota’s senior ace, Sara Groenewegen, was a major factor behind the sweep, as she silenced NU’s bats in the series’ opener and finale. She recorded wins in both games,

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reach. With only three wins in its first nine conference games, NU will face an uphill battle the rest of the way if it hopes to qualify for the Big Ten Tournament. The Cats will get another shot to pick up crucial conference wins next week against Penn State, which sits dead last in the conference and has only one conference win on the season. “I feel like we’re playing better baseball still,”Hoscheit said. “We’re still positive going into next weekend. Next weekend is huge for us.”

the regular season for the Cats, who will now turn their attention to Big Ten Championships in two weeks. Inglis said he likes the direction his team is heading as it moves into the postseason. “Overall, it’s another encouraging week,” he said. “I feel like we’re really on the cusp of some great golf, and putting it all together. Obviously with Big Tens as the next event, I feel like we’re in great shape and prepared for that.”

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improving to 19-2 with a 0.68 ERA. Groenewegen’s dominance was on full display, as she tallied 21 strikeouts and walked just one over the span of 12 innings. Both senior outfielder Anna Petersen and

Drohan noted NU’s failure in effectively carrying out its intended strategy against Groenewegen. “Our goal was to take the ball out of Groenewegen’s hands and put it in their defense’s hands, and we didn’t execute that plan in a lot of ways,” said Petersen. “We failed to make their defense work, especially (Sunday).” Petersen, last week’s Big Ten Player of the Week, went 2-for-9 throughout the series with one RBI. She said the Cats can learn a lot from competing against the Golden Gophers. “Everyone on their roster is willing to do whatever it is to win a game, and that’s regardless of if it’s their starters or their bench,” Petersen said. “Our team had a very fortunate experience of getting to watch how a team, that has won so many games, operates in the dugout and on the field.” NU will be back in action Wednesday, beginning a five-game homestand against DePaul. Drohan said the Cats didn’t execute their gameplan and struggled offensively across the three games. Over the weekend, the Cats only had 12 hits. “There were many moments, both how we functioned as a team and some individual moments, so we have a lot to continue to build on,” Drohan said. “We have to look forward to DePaul and putting a complete game together.” ronaldkim2020@u.northwestern.edu

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Andrew Whalen watches his putt. The senior helped lead the Wildcats to a third place finish at the Boilermaker Invitational.

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They just went out there and played fearless and went after it and said, “We’re not going to lose this one.” — Kelly Amonte Hiller, coach

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STORMING BACK

Impressive second-half charge leads NU past visiting Duke By BEN POPE

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Claire Quinn was fouled twice — hard — in the midfield. Seconds later, after bouncing up and running half the length of the field, she was scoring Northwestern’s go-ahead goal. “I went down and I came up and I didn’t want to think I was hurt,” the sophomore defender said. “I didn’t want anyone to think that I was going to put my head down. So I drove to the cage and I scored and I think that really hyped up the team.” Quinn’s goal with 11 minutes left, the second in a stretch of five consecutive for the No. 16 Wildcats, gave the hosts the lead for good en route to a 12-10 win over No. 20 Duke on Saturday afternoon. Senior attacker Danita Stroup, on her Senior Day, scored three goals for NU (8-7, 3-1 Big Ten) including the tying goal two minutes prior to Quinn’s goahead marker. The win moved the Cats back above .500 by topping the Blue Devils (7-7) in front of a lively crowd of 1,323 at Martin Stadium. “It’s definitely an emotional boost when (Quinn) scores,” coach Kelly Amonte Hiller said. “Once we got it tied,

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they lost their nerves and they just went out there and played fearless and went after it and said, ‘We’re not going to lose this one.’” NU blew an early 2-0 edge, a 6-5 halftime lead and a 7-6 advantage early in the second half as Duke rallied back to retake the lead on each occasion. But after Stroup buried a point-blank shot off a brilliant feed from junior attacker Shelby Fredericks to tie the score at 8-8 with 13:15 to play, Quinn’s singlehanded effort jumpstarted a stretch in which the Cats scored three times in less than two minutes to open up an 11-8 lead, which they maintained comfortably to the final whistle. “There were times when we moved it well in the first half, but on the whole I don’t think we did a great job,” Amonte Hiller said. “In the second half, we were able to find some ball movement and find some looks out of the ball movement.” The second-half turnaround correlated with an improvement in the circle — Fredericks and her teammates controlled just 5-of-12 draws in the first half but 9-of-14 in the second half — and also a steady lakeshore wind, which blew northward in the Cats’ favor after halftime. Sophomore goaltender Mallory Weisse’s in-game turnaround also played a large role. After allowing Duke to score

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on five of its first six shot attempts, Weisse made an impressive stop late in the first half for her first save of the game and went on to make four more after the break. “First half, we got unlucky on a few penalty shots; there was a lot of calls on the eight-meter (line),” Weisse said. “The defense was really giving me the shots I wanted to see in the second half.” Senior attacker and leading scorer Christina Esposito was tightly guarded by Duke all day long and, for the first time this season, did not score in the game. Nevertheless, the offensive slack was picked up by Stroup as well as Fredericks and sophomore attacker Liza Elder, who has now scored multiple goals in three straight games. The win keeps NU in safe position in regard to the NCAA Tournament, which requires teams to have a .500 record or better to qualify. The Cats need two more wins to guarantee that they meet that benchmark, and have two more regular season games and the Big Ten Tournament to do so. “They now know what their potential is, and I think that’s exciting,” Amonte Hiller said. “They were fatigued, and they just dug really deep.” benjaminpope2019@u.northwestern.edu

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Wildcats drop 2 of 3 at Illinois NU finishes third in By JOSEPH WILKINSON

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In a back-and-forth series this weekend, Northwestern ended up on the losing end twice against Illinois and saw its Big Ten Tournament hopes take a major hit. The Wildcats (13-22, 3-6 Big Ten) are now 11th in the Big Ten standings, which leaves them on the outside looking in at the eight-team conference tournament. The best game of the series was the Friday opener, which snapped NU’s four-game winning streak coming into the series. It went 11 innings and ended in heartbreaking fashion for the Cats as senior Pete Hofman walked in the winning run with the bases loaded to hand Illinois the 4-3 victory. Despite the losses to the Fighting Illini (14-19, 3-6), coach Spencer Allen found reasons for optimism. “Either team could’ve won that Friday night game. I had no problem with how we played,” Allen said. “We just got a little

tentative offensively on Sunday. I was hoping for a better start and to really just get them on the ropes.” Given the nature of the loss Friday, the bounce back performance on Saturday was extremely impressive. The visitors jacked two home runs among their 12 hits as a team, and senior outfielder Joe Hoscheit led the way with a grand slam in the fourth inning to put NU ahead 7-2. “It was really just about having a consistent approach at the plate,” Hoscheit said. “As I’ve gotten older I’ve realized that coaches and teams pitch to you in a certain way, and I kind of keyed in on that and it helped me throughout the season.” Hoscheit added another home run on Sunday, just one of his eight hits on the weekend. Not to be outdone, fellow senior outfielder Matt Hopfner had three RBIs of his own Saturday, thanks to an inside-the-park home run in the first inning to start the offensive onslaught. He also came through with a clutch double in the ninth Sunday to score Hoscheit and spark a rally that fell

just short. “We just stayed disciplined at the plate and got good pitches to hit,” Hopfner said. “In the middle part of the order guys like to work the corners and try to get you to chase a little bit. The big thing for … guys in the middle of the order is to wait for good pitches that we can drive.” After two solid pitching performances on Friday and Saturday, the Cats fell apart in the series finale, a 10-8 loss.The bullpen, after allowing only one earned run in 7.2 innings in the first two games, surrendered eight in the final one. “We had some good pitching performances,” Allen said. “Hank Christie, what he did on Saturday in those conditions, the weekend was just absolutely gusting out. He pitched in the bottom of the zone he didn’t walk anyone. He was just really consistent.” The main culprits were juniors Tommy Bordignon and Richard Fordon, who allowed 5 runs on five hits in the sixth inning as the Illini put the game out of » See BASEBALL, page 11

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Joe Hoscheit takes a swing. The senior outfielder had a good weekend, but the Wildcats dropped two of three to Illinois.

regular season finale By JONAH DYLAN

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If only the second and third rounds counted at the Boilermaker Invitational, Northwestern would have won the tournament easily. But the first round counted, and the Wildcats really had no chance to win. NU started off fine, shooting even par on the first nine holes. But things went downhill after that, and the Cats shot 13-over on the final nine holes, falling to ninth place in the tournament. Coach David Inglis attributed the round to the windy conditions. “Mistakes are inevitable when it gets to be that tough,” Inglis said. “It’s tough for everybody. You’re gonna make bogeys, you’re gonna make mistakes. It’s about how you weather the storm and fight back.” NU rebounded on the next 18 holes, shooting 6-over and fighting into a tie for fifth place. On Sunday, in the tournament’s final round, the Cats shot 9-under to finish in third place. Freshman Everton Hawkins shot a 4-under 68 in the final round and finished the tournament tied for 13th place, bouncing back from a tough showing at the Redhawk Invitational. Junior Dylan Wu and senior Andrew Whalen both finished tied for ninth, the highest finishes on the team. Aside from struggling on the back nine of the first round, both were consistent throughout the weekend and shot matching 1-under 71s on Sunday. “Everybody’s coming into form,” Wu said. “Our depth is really good right now; any one of our guys can

play well every week right now. That’s what we’re gonna need come Big Tens and nationals.” No. 10 Kent State won the tournament, shooting 1-over for the tournament while having the top two individual finishers. Purdue, which hosted the tournament, finished second and NU slotted in third, ahead of No. 17 UNLV, which faded at the end of the tournament. Wu said the key to fighting through the tough conditions is trusting your game. “It’s not like you’re the only person that’s going through these conditions, everybody in the field is,” he said. “The players that are the most mentally tough, that can forget about a bad shot and bounce back are the people that are going to play better in the wind.” Graduate student Conor Richardson finished fourth for the Cats, shooting 6-over for the tournament, but notching a strong 3-under 69 in the final round. Sophomore Ryan Lumsden rounded out NU’s five scorers, shooting 7-over for the tournament. Junior Sam Triplett competed as an individual and shot 12-over. The Cats finished third after finishing second in their last two tournaments. Whalen said the team will use the momentum from its final round on Sunday going forward into the postseason. “Everybody’s games are trending in the right directions,” Whalen said. “We’re going to use that to have a good week of practice and try to carry that momentum into Big Tens.” This was the last tournament of » See GOLF, page 11