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Alcohol violations soar compared to last year’s reports By Grant Myatt Managing Editor

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Students protest outside the Arts and Letters Hall on the Lincoln Park Campus Tuesday, Sept. 30.

Gaza conflict extends Divest debate By Matthew Paras & Brenden Moore

Sports Editor & Campus News Editor

Whether it’s in meetings of student government or on the sidewalk outside the Arts and Letters Hall, the issue of divestment keeps popping up, despite the fact that the referendum on the issue took place last quarter. The issue reappeared definitively last Tuesday, as pro-divest students demonstrated outside the Arts and Letters Hall in protest of Palestinian deaths caused by the Israeli invasion of Gaza this summer. Many members of the protest laid on

the ground with a piece of paper with the name of a deceased Palestinian on top of them. As they laid there, a protester read the names of Palestinian civilians who died from the violence while another protester was hitting a gong for every name. “This action was first a means of raising awareness and then urging the administration to take action of the needs and demands of the students,” said Hanna Alshaikh, a member of Students for Justice in Palestine. Not all were happy with the demonstration, however. In a statement given to The DePaulia, Students Supporting Israel President Cameron Erickson condemned the display, stating that “by ignoring the agitator of the

last conflict — Hamas, the terrorist organization that currently rules Gaza and uses its own people as human shields — and instead just smearing the Jewish State, Students for Justice in Palestine does nothing to advance peace and nothing to help the Palestinian people.” “SJP should more accurately call themselves, ‘Students Against Peace and Against the Palestinians’ because rather than examine the countless problems prevalent within Palestinian society and leadership that inhibit the path to statehood, they are only interested in demonizing Israel,” he said. The demonstration, described by

See DIVEST, page 8

Within the first three weeks of classes at DePaul, there was a 175 percent increase in alcoholrelated Public Safety reports compared to the same time period last year, according to campus crime reports. This year, Public Safety has recorded 11 alcohol violations compared to only four reports last year between Sept. 3 and Sept. 24. With this increase in reports, the number of students transported to the hospital has more than tripled compared to last year. For the 2013-14 school year, three hospital transports were made. This school year during the same time period there were 10 hospital transports, according to crime reports. Peggy Burke, the associate vice president for student development, said the university takes these violations seriously. “These types of violations are very serious to us and we are concerned that there are more in these first few weeks of school,” she said in an email. “Our staff in the residence halls talk about alcohol abuse in group meetings and in one-on-one sessions.” Brandon Karpieo, a freshman who lives at Clifton-Fullerton Hall, said he hasn’t noticed drinking being an issue in the dorm. “People’s doors are always

See ALCOHOL, page 4

Queer Peers aim to help new students By Kevin Quin Staff Writer

Arriving to a college campus for the first time can be an overwhelming experience for most freshmen. Adjusting to roommates, hectic class schedules, and getting involved in organizations on campus are only just a few challenges. For a gay, lesbian or transgender student, the process of transitioning to college can be even more daunting due to minimal support available to LGBTQ students. According to 2010: The State of Higher Education for LGBT Students a study done by Pennsylvania State University,

only 7 percent of colleges across the country have resources for LGBTQ students. The study also reports higher rates of depression and suicide among these individuals. To combat this issue, LGBTQA Student Services is piloting a new initiative called the Queer Peers Mentor Program this year. Targeted toward newly enrolled or newly out students, this program aims to foster a mentee/mentor relationship for the duration of the academic year. Mentors will have monthly meetings with their mentees, as well as attend campus events together and provide social support. The main goal of the Queer

Peers mentor program is to go beyond the scope of a regular student organization. Often, students are unable to participate in student organization meetings because of distance or time conflicts. Because mentors in this program are responsible for coordinating meetings with their mentees, the added flexibility eliminates the intimidation that a newly out mentee may feel in a large group setting. Katy Weseman, LGBTQA Student Services coordinator, helped pioneer the Queer Peers Mentor Program by taking into the consideration the many facets of being a college student

See QUEER, page 8

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Ashley Valentin, LGBTQA Student Services office assistant and Katy Weseman, LGBTQA Student Services coordinator.

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Student to run marathon

Chicago Internation Film Festival

Myke Henry ready to play

Chicago’s craft beer craze

University of Illinois transfer will finally play on the men’s basketball team this season, see back page.

See how Chicago’s beers stack up against each other, see pages 14-15.

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF | Courtney Jacquin eic@depauliaonline.com MANAGING EDITOR | Grant Myatt managing@depauliaonline.com ONLINE EDITOR | Summer Concepcion online@depauliaonline.com MULTIMEDIA EDITOR | Andrew Morrell multimedia@depauliaonline.com CAMPUS NEWS EDITOR | Brenden Moore news@depauliaonline.com CITY NEWS EDITOR | Amanda Crane city@depauliaonline.com

James Le will run the Chicago Marathon this Sunday on behalf of Mercy Home. For more on his story, see page 5.

Check out five films from this year’s Chicago Internation Film Festival , see page 16.

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Several student groups march to protest police brutality, especially against young black men. The movement was spearheaded by the group Men of Vision and Empowerment.

‘Hands up, don’t shoot’

Students protest police ‘injustice’ system By David Byrnes Contributing Writer

Dozens of students marched in Lincoln Park Wednesday to protest police-instigated violence against young black men. The demonstration, organized by student leaders from several DePaul social justice groups, began at 5 p.m. in the Student Center, and lasted for an hour. The march followed a serpentine pattern around the campus, as onlookers took pictures and participants waved banner signs and chanted slogans denouncing racism in police. To drive the point home further, several volunteers, all young black men, walked in front of the demonstrators’ column; arms held above their heads and sweater hoods put up. They, in turn, were led by Jerusha Young and Edward Ward, student presidents of JASA, “Just A Sister Away,” and MOVE, Men Of Vision and Empowerment, respectively. They directed the march’s movement, kept its column organized, and when necessary, changed up the chant slogan. “We’re trying to raise awareness,” said Young, “[and] I would define awareness as, instead of just absorbing information, to take it and actually do something about it.” Awareness was a popular word at the rally. The students marched specifically through densely populated areas of campus, tailing curious students in

their wake and inspiring conversation in witnesses. After the march, fiery speeches were delivered in the Student Center on the state of race and social justice in America. Claims of systemic injustice and bigoted urban law enforcement earned snaps, claps and cheers from both the rally’s participants and passing students. “American capitalism has become the new slave master,” Ward said in one of those speeches. “And no one is free… the “injustice” system rules us all.” Since the death of Trayvon Martin in 2012 and perhaps carrying on the spirit of 2011’s “Occupy” movement, many groups, young African-Americans foremost amongst them, have criticized the seeming evaporation of economic opportunity and civil liberties in America. The recent events in Ferguson, Missouri, where yet another unarmed black youth was shot by police, only serve to galvanize the sentiment. It’s not clear if small protests like this one will or can have any lasting impact in the fight against injustice. But, at the very least, they do serve to foment a dissenting spirit. As the demonstrators were still marching, student Hope Hobgood ran from her dorm room on Sheffield to photograph them. “I rushed down here to see this,” Hobgood said. “I’ve never been in a protest before. It’s kind of on my bucket list now.”

CHRISTIAN IANIELLO | THE DEPAULIA

Students hold posters as they march through DePaul’s Lincoln Park campus.

CHRISTIAN IANIELLO | THE DEPAULIA

Several students marched with their hands up. This phenomenon began during the Ferguson protests earlier this summer where the phrase “Hands up, don’t shoot” became famous.

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Field Museum correspondent discusses women in STEM By Julian Hayda Contributing Writer

More than 150 people attended the 10th annual LaDuke Women in Mathematics, Science, and Technology Lecture series Monday night that featured Internet celebrity and self-professed “science communicator” Emily Graslie. The event was so popular that it had to be moved from McGaw Hall to the larger Student Center. “Normally we have had senior women in science,” said Jeanne LaDuke, the lecture’s namesake, alluding to the underattendance of previous years’ lectures. LaDuke, whose time as a professor in DePaul’s Mathematics Department spanned nearly three decades, sees young communicators like Graslie as indicative of a new direction in the STEM fields, not only for including more women, but also in how science reaches the public. “Emily, of course, is young, popular. She has her blog and website and YouTube,” LaDuke said, referring to the Brain Scoop YouTube channel Graslie runs as Chief Curiosity Correspondent at Chicago’s Field Museum of Natural History. Popular is an understatement as the channel boasted nearly a quartermillion subscribers, 8.7 million views, and a combined 10 hours of educational programming across 95 videos. “That’s why scientists are so willing to work with me,” Graslie said after the

event. Brain Scoop has become a valuable asset to the Field Museum because it gives their staffed researchers a platform. “I am the outreach component for our scientists,” she said during her lecture. “They do all this work, but they have no way to get it to the public.” However, there is a component of her work not written into her job description that has become a reality she faces every day: the stigma of women working in science. Graslie’s most-viewed video titled “Where My Ladies At,” with 859,000 views, details her frustrations with the comments viewers left on her videos that ranged from asking for nude photos to dismissing her for her appearance. In her presentation, Graslie alluded to an informal poll she took of her viewers to name other female science communicators. Toward the top of the list was Kari Byron, of the Discovery Channel show “Mythbusters” who notoriously posed in a bikini and a labcoat for FHM Magazine. “Do a simple Google search,” said Graslie in front of a slide with a screenshot of the Wikipedia entry for scientist. “You only get three women, two of which were only added last year.” Graslie, who identifies as a feminist, believes she and other female science communicators such as Vi Hart and Elise Andrew broke down gender stereotypes with every video or blog they post.

JULIAN HAYADA | THE DEPAULIA

Gerald Koocher, dean of the College of Science and Health, listens as a student asks Graslie a question about her work as chief curiosity correspondent for the Field Museum. The lecture fit in appropriately at DePaul, because it stands out in having many female students studying the STEM fields. “We’re fortunate to have half of our STEM students at DePaul be women, and 40 percent of faculty in STEM are women,” Koocher said. According to the National Girls Collaborative Project, the national percentage of females in each of the STEM fields averaged considerably lower, with 48 percent in Medical Sciences, 13 percent in engineering, and 25 percent in computer and mathematical sciences. JULIAN HAYADA | THE DEPAULIA

Emily Graslie speaks about women in the STEM fields in the Student Center Monday.

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enforce the rules.” However, no resident assistants could be reached for comment on the issue because they are not instructed to talk to media unless granted permission. Although there’s no way to pinpoint a reason for the increase in reports, freshman Sarah Finck, who lives in Seton, said she noticed the time many students are drinking. “I think the time that people get drunk is kind of interesting,” Finck said. “Before it’s even dark out people will be heavily intoxicated…that’s really the only thing I’ve noticed.” Every year, university officials meet with Chicago Police and bar owners to talk through off-campus drinking and ways to inform students about alcohol use and abuse, Burke said. “Historically, the number of reported instances and the number of hospital transports fluctuate from year to year and we will continue to monitor the reports from this year,” Burke said.

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Student takes road less traveled to marathon DePaul student runs marathon for Mercy Home By Brenden Moore Campus News Editor

Resilience, focus, strength, preparation, vision, openness and trust. Renowned sports psychologist JoAnne Dahlkoetter laid out these seven traits typically found in mentally tough runners and DePaul student and competitive runner James Le is nothing short of mentally tough. Le, 26, has been on a journey for the past 15 years where sooner or later, he displayed those qualities in order to overcome countless obstacles in his life. His next big challenge is to run the Chicago Marathon on behalf of the organization that gave him promise, Mercy Home for Boys & Girls. When Le was 11, his home proved not to be the best environment for him. His family had heard of Mercy Home through a friend, and decided that it was the best place for him to be. “James was a really quiet, shy kid,”Jim Marrese, director of corporate sponsorship for Mercy Home, said. “When he first came, he had some difficulties opening up, expressing what was going on.” Three core programs are offered by the organization – a mentoring program in which kids from the community are paired with a big brother or big sister, a presidential program where kids live at Mercy Home and an after care program for those who have left the home, but still need some help. Le, starting out in the presidential program, had a difficult time adjusting at first. “It was definitely challenging at Mercy in the beginning especially when you go there and it’s kind of different not having your parents around, you have other people telling you what to do, and you’re adjusting to that,” Le said. Despite some growing pains, Le embraced the programs that were offered and formed a special bond with Marrese in the process. Marrese, then a youth care worker, helped Le with basic things like getting him to school, helping him with homework, and working on the issues that brought him to Mercy Home in the first place. “It was a huge benefit, it affected me a lot,” Le said. “Going to great schools, meeting my friends, it was just a blessing.” Marrese definitely noticed a change in the once shy, reserved kid. “I have seen James go from kind of a shy, quiet and reserved kid into a very outgoing, independent, resourceful young man who’s really accomplished quite a bit.” After leaving Mercy Home, Le’s next test was the U.S. Navy where he enlisted for four years and visited countries ranging from Brazil and Chile, to Cuba and Mexico, and in the process, learned more about himself. “It was a good experience,” Le said. “It was very challenging, but a good experience in terms of getting to know more about yourself and overcoming challenges.” “It definitely changed my life,” he said. “I guess I learned how to handle stress more. I’m really relaxed and calm now.” Once his time in the Navy was completed, Le enrolled at Oakton

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James Le sits with Mercy Home Director of Corporate Sponsorship Jim Marrese. Le is running the Chicago Marathon this Sunday on behalf of Mercy, the place he called home for a good portion of his childhood.

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Grant Park Community College and eventually transferred to DePaul, where he is majoring in computer science. While never a runner in the past, Le took it up in the last year as he ran in two half-marathons, as well as a triathlon. This Sunday, however, will be his first time running a marathon. Once he knew that he could run on behalf of Mercy, Le said that it was a no-brainer, despite making the decision to run only a couple of months prior in August. “On the website for the Chicago Marathon, I saw that Mercy was a sponsor, so I went there to ask for a shirt so I could represent Mercy for the little runs I do here and there,” he said. “And when I went to go pick up the shirt, they asked me if I would be interested in running the marathon, and I was like hey, why not?” According to Mercy Home Director of Communications Mark Schmeltzer, Mercy Home has a history with the marathon and recently started participating in a charity partner program that the marathon runs. “And about three, four years ago now, the marathon ran a charity partner program where runners chose a charity to run for to raise money on behalf of those charities and so we saw this as a great opportunity to number one,

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connect with the marathon, which is a great organization, then also to find a way for our donors and people that support us to initiate ways to get involved with us,” Schmeltzer said. This year, more than 250 people will be running on behalf of Mercy Home, and while Le no longer needs the services that Mercy Home provided, seeing him at the West Loop campus is not an uncommon sight. “The staff keeps me coming back,” he said. “I guess just knowing how genuine they are about caring for kids. It’s a good

thing and I really like being around them.” The staff at Mercy Home felt the same in wanting Le to hang around every so often, as his job as a role model to many solidified. “I think what’s really cool about James is that he’s providing inspiration by running the marathon for the rest of our runners,” Marrese said. “As someone who lived here, who knows Mercy Home more intimately than most people, one of James’ gifts is being able to tell that story to the rest of our runners.”

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Flu virus “DePlague” takes over Lincoln Park campus By Christian Ianiello Contributing Writer

Fall is in the air, which means pumpkin spice, changing leaves and “The DePlague.” The phrase has spread around campus while also finding its way onto social media platforms such as YikYak. Although “The DePlauge” is a clever way of describing the illnesses DePaul students have, university health officials are not ready to coin this as an epidemic. “It is still quite early in the year. So far, the number of students seen in Student Health is similar to previous years,” Shannon Suffoletto, director of Health Promotion and Wellness at DePaul said. This season’s illnesses seem to vary from respiratory symptoms to rashes. “The majority presenting complaint is always upper respiratory symptoms. At

diagnosis this ranges from bronchitis and asthma, to strep, and allergies. At this time of the year, there are also always a variety of other issues we typically see sprains, rashes, upset stomachs,” Suffoletto said. Many students start off with common cold symptoms, sneezing, runny nose, and headaches, but those symptoms can quickly develop into respiratory problems, which freshman Margaret Brennan experienced. Living in such close quarters, it is no surprise that she caught bronchitis from her roommate. She did, however, have some strategies to get better such as “antibiotics, soup, and sleeping as much as she could, although it is hard to get sleep being a college student.” It would seem that flu shots would appeal to young people but that isn’t always the case.

“Typically most young adults feel invincible and, as a result, this is typically the population least likely to get flu shots. The rate of young people getting flu shots is usually about 35 to 40 percent annually,” Suffoletto said. The most basic and forgotten technique to prevent the spread of germs is hand-washing. The Ray Meyer Fitness Center requires hands-on activities, and hand-washing is crucial when maintaining wellness among members. Lucia Yepez, a junior and Ray employee, said the best advice to not get sick is to “wash your hands. We deal with a lot of locker keys and scanning the IDs, so make sure you wash your hands and do not touch your face. Also, a combination of sleeping, eating well, and working out will help promote your wellness.” Soup and sleep always seem to be the perfect remedy for a sick

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Sage Medical Group provides medical care for DePaul students. day, but there are many other ways to protect against getting sick. Although there is some controversy on the effectiveness of the flu shot, it is still a practical technique for flu season. “The flu shot will not prevent

you from having the flu. Nothing will prevent you from having the flu. But it will kind of slow the rapidness of its symptoms” said Alicia Perry, clinical supervisor at Sage Medical Health Center.

CAMPUS CRIME REPORT : Sept. 24 - Sept. 30 LINCOLN PARK CAMPUS

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Seton Hall

Daley Building

4 22 13

Munroe Hall

17 7

Library

Sheffield Square

24 25 26 27 28

3 12

Lewis Center

DePaul Center

9 15 20

1 10 14 21 23

Student Center

LINCOLN PARK CAMPUS SEPT. 24 1) A solicitor complaint report was filed for a person taking

money from someone for a scam that was being carried out at the Student Center.

2) A harassment by electronic means report was filed for an inappropriate letters that students are receiving.

3) A theft report was filed for a bicycle taken from the rack at Corcoran Hall.

SEPT. 25 4) A disturbance report was filed for a person walking into the Welcome Center in a tirade using obscenities at the staff in regard to parking problems.

5) A theft report was filed for a bicycle taken from the Arts and Letters bike corral.

SEPT. 26 10) A disorderly conduct report was filed for a disturbance in the Student Center.

11) A disturbance report was filed for a fight at the soup kitchen.

SEPT. 27 12) A disturbance report was filed for an incident at Corcoran Hall.

14) A suspicious person report was filed for a person acting like a Com Ed employee outside the Student Center. He was asking students for personal information.

15) A fight report was filed for an altercation outside McCabe Hall. Police were already on scene.

SEPT. 28 16) A illegal consumption of alcohol by a minor report was

filed for a person at University Hall. Offender was transported to Illinois Masonic by Chicago EMT.

17) A suspicious person report was filed for a person

7) A theft report was filed for a bicycle taken from the rack at

18) A suspicious person report was filed for a person

the Richardson Library.

soliciting personal information from a student.

8) A harassment report was filed for a student followed from

SEPT. 29 19) An aggravated assault report was filed for incident at

outside steps of the Levan Center.

vehicle at the Student Center making strange comments.

22) A disturbance report was filed for a person who had their vehicle towed from the 2400 Sheffield lot.

23) A theft report was filed for a unattended phone taken from the Student Center.

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student on the CTA Red Line.

soliciting personal information at the CTA Red Line.

9) A harassment report was filed for sheets of paper on the

21) A suspicious person report was filed for a person in a

13) A pocket picking report was filed for items taken from a

6) A criminal trespass warning was given to a solicitor.

McDonald’s to campus. Offender was trying to get students phone number.

a person removed from McCabe Hall at the request of the student.

Trebes Park. Chicago Police were called to the scene. A safety alert and posting informing students was sent out.

20) A criminal trespass to property report was filed for

SEPT. 25 24) A criminal trespass report was filed for a person asking for money at the DePaul Center.

25) A theft report was filed for two men observed taking two laptop computers and iPhone at Barnes & Noble.

SEPT. 29 26) A theft report was filed for a laptop taken from Barnes & Noble.

SEPT. 30 27) A disorderly conduct report was filed for a student using the stairwell at the DePaul Center.

28) A disturbance report was filed for a domestic dispute at

the DePaul Center.

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Students lie down with a piece of paper with the name of a dead Palestinian writen on them.

DIVEST continued from front page many of the estimated 20 who participated, was more so about creating awareness than demanding for divest. After last year’s 1,575-1,333 affirmative vote on the resolution to divest, the ball is now firmly in the court of DePaul Divest, the coalition that has spearheaded the movement on campus. The group must make a case before the university’s Fair Business Practices Committee within the academic year for divest to even be considered. “It wasn’t another specific call,” said Joseph Kerins, Senator for Intercultural Awareness in the Student Government Association. “Those conversations will go on with the university. So it was more so a public awareness thing just letting students know that Gaza’s blood is on our hands.” According to FBPC chairman Scott Kelley, DePaul Divest has not submitted

a proposal to this point. Kelley declined further comment on the topic given that fact. And with the committee’s first meeting being held last Friday, the coalition will need to wait until at least Dec. 3 for their case to be heard. When a proposal is brought before the committee, members first vote on whether or not to take up the matter. If they vote yes, research and testimony are given, and based off that, the committee then gives a recommendation to the president of the university. The president can then choose to send it up to the finance committee of the board of trustees, who will then vote on whether to divest or not. If they ultimately vote yes, the board of trustees will direct the university administration to divest the appropriate mutual funds. DePaul Divest has until the next SGA election in May to present a case, while the FBPC must act within two years of being presented with a proposal.

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A poster questions DePaul’s Vincentian values on the issue of Divest.

SGA President Matthew von Nida, a member of the FBPC, said he does not see why the committee would not take up the case, but cannot say for sure until the case is filed. “The referendum itself lists four corporations, but I know the other day, some people that are involved with the referendum passage listed 12 different corporations,” von Nida said. “So I would love to talk about what the submission of that case would look like, I’ve reached out a few times. But, they have to file the case.” “And from that, I can’t say I know what the case looks like to say whether or not (Vice President) Cristina (Vera) and I will vote to accept or reject a case,” he said. “But I can’t imagine a reason why us as SGA wouldn’t want something to come forward to the committee.” Divest has been somewhat of a hot topic in SGA’s general body meetings, as well. Given the results of the referendum,

some senators want clarity as to what SGA’s role in the divest movement is. “It’s interesting because the referendum itself is sort of an enigma as it doesn’t happen very often,” Kerins said. “As a whole, the government association really needs to discuss it amongst ourselves and kind of figure out what it means for SGA.” One action the organization has taken is deciding to allocate up to 10 minutes per meeting to speak on divest. “Because no action is not the right action if we want to uphold the legitimacy of a student government and the legitimacy of a referendum,” Kerins said. “I hope with this up to 10 minute discussion every week, something will emerge.” Von Nida, however, said that SGA’s role is providing the students the process to bring up questions like divest. “Our goal in that really is ensuring that that process exists and that that process moves forward,” von Nida said.

QUEER continued from front page with marginalized identities. “There’s a lot of literature out there that says mentorship and direct support can help students in feeling acclimated to a university environment,”Weseman said. “Also, the program will help students feel connected so that they are more likely to do well in school. We are trying to help students be their whole selves and their best selves.” Having a campus climate that supports LGBTQ identities is critical to a student’s success during college. 2010: The State of Higher Education for LGBTQ Students also reports that LGBTQ students were significantly more likely to experience harassment than their heterosexual counterparts during college. Though DePaul is a Catholic institution, which may create discomfort for some LGBTQ individuals, several efforts have been made to make gay, lesbian, and transgender students feel more included on campus. In addition to having the Office of LGBTQA Student Services located on the third floor of the Student Center in Lincoln Park, DePaul also became the first Catholic school in the nation to offer a minor in LGBTQ Studies in 2004. The Queer Peers Mentor

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The Queer Peer Mentors pose for a fun photo at their fall training meeting. Program will serve as another resource that LGBTQ students can take advantage of at DePaul. “The primary outcome is just hoping to develop community and help LGBTQ students feel supported,” Weseman said. “No matter how you identify, we want everyone to feel like they can learn about these communities and feel well equipped to support others. This program will benefit both mentees and mentors in that

way.” Brandon Jordan, DePaul senior and Queer Peers Mentor, has already begun to feel the impact he is making on helping students with marginalized identities feel comfortable at DePaul. “When I was discovering who I was, I didn’t have anyone here to support me,” Jordan said. “I want to make sure that doesn’t happen to anyone else.”

Having interned at the Broadway Youth Center, a community organization that serves as a safe space for LGBTQ individuals experiencing housing instability, Jordan feels the knowledge he learned there helped prepare him to support his mentees. “For me it will be a lot of personal growth and a lot of reself discovery as a mentor,” Jordan said. “I often bring up my past to

help my mentee understand that they are not alone. It also lets me reflect on what I could’ve done differently.” Ashley Valentin, DePaul senior, helped develop the program with Weseman last year after expressing interest in a leadership opportunity. Her involvement with the program, which includes setting up mentor and mentee parings as well as coordinating meetings, also intertwines with the responsibility Valentin has working as an office assistant for LGBTQA Student Services. “I chose to get involved with this program because it was more student-oriented, which is something LGBTQA Student Services hasn’t really done in the past,” Valentin said. “I specifically like the one-on-one aspect of it. It’s essentially direct contact from our office to the student.” Involvement with the Queer Peers Mentor Program has been successful thus far as all 14 trained mentors have been paired with one or more mentees. Plans for a future partnership with the student group SAGA (Sexual and Gender Alliance) at Lincoln Park High School are also being developed. LGBTQA Student Services will continue to accept mentee applications on a rolling basis.

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Administrators speak to SGA regarding tuition and pricing By Danielle Church Staff Writer

The Student Government Association hosted a panel of administrators last week to talk about bread and butter issues for students: tuition and pricing. The panel was put together as a part of SGA’s attempt to “provide different opportunities to advance educational affordability” for students, according to President Matthew von Nida. One issue that was brought up regarding educational affordability was the Monetary Award Program (MAP) grant, which is financial aid that’s offered to students who are in need of paying for higher education. About 5,000 DePaul students are MAP recipients. SGA Vice President Cristina Vera is a MAP recipient and said it’s helped her in affording higher education because of the limits a high tuition has on someone who comes from a low-income family. “Higher education might not always be an opportunity for (MAP recipients),” Vera said.

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SGA President Matthew von Nida and Vice President Christina Vera pictured last month. “Our goals are having all those different outlets for students to continue their higher education,” von Nida said. “Adding more ways for them to receive financial aid (such as MAP), definitely helps them.” DePaul Executive Vice President Bob Kozoman, however, said the Illinois MAP

program has “been all over the place” and has been cutting off the application deadline much sooner than it has in past years. If there were eventually MAP cuts, Kozoman said the university

would have to find the money somewhere else, although he said he doesn’t think DePaul “would take the approach of just losing those students” as a result. In addition to talking

about educational affordability however, SGA also hosted the tuition panel to make sure administrators are being more mindful of students. “(We need to show administrators) this is what DePaul students can do, and this is what we need to be keeping in mind,” von Nida said. “We have to show them (certain reasons) why we can’t continue to raise tuition as much as it has risen in the past.” According to von Nida, consulting with administrators about different models of tuition pricing is important because every student has a unique set of needs, which can ultimately help to promote the Vincentian mission. “Our goals are having all those different outlets for students to continue their higher education,” von Nida said. “(They can) get that degree and go out into the world, (where they can) live the Vincentian mission in real life, and do the service work in their industries that they desire.”

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Michael Dunn found guilty of murder Verdict in 'loud music shooting' may carry race-relation ramifications By Kevin Gross Nation & World Editor

Jurors reached a unanimous verdict of “guilty of first-degree murder” in the trial of Michael Dunn, ending nearly two years of legal proceedings following the shooting of unarmed African-American teenager Jordan Davis on Nov. 23, 2012. Davis was fatally shot in an altercation outside a gas station in Jacksonville, Florida, in which Dunn told Davis and three other teenagers in an SUV to turn down their music. When they failed to do so, Dunn fired upon the teenagers’ vehicle, missing the others but fatally hitting Davis. After the shooting, Dunn failed to call 911 about the incident, instead returning to his hotel and ordering a pizza, according to court records. Although Dunn’s defense alleged that Davis had threatened him with what looked like a shotgun, police evidence and witness testimonies pointed to the contrary, leading to the court’s verdict of Dunn. Dunn was also found guilty for the attempted second-degree murder of the other three teens, and based on Florida law, he will likely remain jailed for life. Despite the guilty verdict, many questions have stemmed about whether the Davis case may have larger ramifications in the world of race relations, especially in light of other high profile killings of African-American teens, such as the shooting of unarmed Trayvon Martin on Feb. 26, 2012, or the recent shooting of Michael Brown by police officers on Aug. 9. “The fact that (Davis) was initially asked to turn down his music says a lot

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People rejoice after Dunn was found guilty for murdering unarmed African-American teenager Jordan Davis. The verdict was made Oct. 1.

Dunn gestures angrily during his trial.

about the unacknowledged offensiveness that working class blacks may carry,” Jason Hill, a DePaul professor of philosophy and race relations, said. “There’s a certain perception of ‘Africanness’ that needs to be defused.” The racially charged motive of Dunn’s attack has become clearer in the two years following the shooting. A series of letters written by Dunn during his period of imprisonment awaiting trial were released by the State Attorney’s Office earlier this year. “This jail is full of blacks and they all act like thugs … This may sound a bit radical, but if more people would arm themselves

black males, some critics say that the verdict of the trial may be a step in the right direction. “(Achieving) a post-racial society really depends on how narrow we define it,” Hill said. “Complete colorblindness will likely never exist. But in other ways we are improving. Race doesn’t define one’s future as much as it used to. We don’t allow race to define so much about who is worthy of merit, of justice.” Referring specifically to the case, Hill commented, “In front of a predominantly white jury, the case creates a strong message that no matter what a situation may be, justice can still be served.”

and kill these (expletive) idiots when they’re threatening you, eventually they may take the hint,” Dunn wrote. Elijah Obasanya, a member of MOVE, a group that explores African-American stereotyping, described his thoughts on this tradition of labeling. “It’s saddening that black youth are often not viewed as mature people and given the benefit of the doubt,” he said. “Our actions — or even presence — are often viewed as if we intend malice. We need to more consciously hold people accountable for these prejudicial attitudes.” Despite the sentiment carried by Dunn and other perpetrators of violence against

Many Westerners pack bags, leave to join ISIS By Jackson Danbeck Contributing Writer

As ISIS expanded its territory over Iraq and Syria, many Westerners from outside the region have left their homes to fight for the Jihadist group. Their reasons for joining differ, from helping the suffering, trying to become closer to Islam, or finding brotherhood and community. Yet they all have one thing in common: They left their previous lives to join, and fight, for ISIS. The Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) took advantage of a region torn by civil war and sectarian strife to carve out substantial territory around the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. ISIS attracted the outrage of many in the international community after it executed Western journalists and persecuted the Yazidis, an ethnic minority in Iraq. A U.S.led international coalition has now vowed to destroy ISIS by coordinating air strikes with local ground forces. According to the Washington Post, as many as 3,000 Westerners have joined ISIS. They hail from a variety of nations, including France, the United Kingdom, Russia, and even the United States. It is clear that Westerners

are being recruited by ISIS, but somewhat ambiguous as to why they’ve left their previous lives to fight for such a bloody cause. “In those types of circumstances of a lot of war and oppression, Muslims have a strong sense of sharing common brotherhood with Muslims, wherever they are,” Abdul-Malik Ryan, the assistant director of DePaul’s Religious Diversity and Loop Ministries, said. “Unfortunately, what happens a lot of the time is that people draw (others) by saying we are suffering here, we’re being attacked, we’re being killed, and we need people to come help us.” The Islamic State has reached out to Muslims around the globe by proclaiming they are fighting in the name of Jihad. “Jihad is a noble concept which means struggling,” Ryan said. “One of the forms of Jihad is struggling through warfare on behalf of the innocent or oppressed.” Yet many Westerners who came to fight for ISIS have found something completely contrary to their expectations. “When people try to come help, (ISIS) would tell them, ‘What we really need you to do is suicide bombing’,” Ryan said. “Something that doesn’t really correspond with what they came

New recruits of ISIS march through Mosul, Iraq. The militant group has recruited some people internationally through the use of high-tech recruiting videos. there to do, and taking advantage of their wanting to help and putting them in a bad situation.” ISIS utilized a variety of methods to recruit potentially interested Westerners. Social media, like YouTube, Twitter and Instagram have been used to broadcast high-quality produced propaganda, such as videos which displayed gun-wielding ISIS members, to an ISISthemed videogame called “Grand Theft Auto: Salil al-Sawarem.” Productions are translated into Western languages to target different audiences and to portray

ISIS’ policy of accepting members from all ethnicities. The level of violence in ISIS’ videos is unique compared to that of other Jihadist groups. In some of their most gruesome productions, a British-accented ISIS member beheaded journalists James Foley and Stephen Sotloff, as well as British aid worker Alan Henning. The latter video was released Oct. 3. “They are not emphasizing fighting on behalf of people who are suffering and oppressed,” Ryan said. “They are emphasizing brutality and viciousness.” Terminology such as “Jihad”

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or “Caliphate” are used by ISIS because “Islam is very strong emotionally,” Ryan said. “They will use that terminology regardless of where they are coming from, because this is what will draw people’s hearts.” Whether ISIS is living up to that definition is debatable, but it is clear that only a very small portion of the global Muslim community has answered the call. “I can’t understand why anyone would be drawn to that, especially Muslims,” Ryan said. ”Because that is the furthest thing from Islam.”

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Palestinian Mahmoud Qarain (right) argues with Israeli police inside his cousin’s home in East Jerusalem, which has been taken over by Jewish settlers.

An unidentified Texan wears a mask amid the U.S. Ebola scare.

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A photo taken on Sept. 27 near the eruption site by hiker Izumi Noguchi. He fell victim shortly after, but the contents of the camera were found undamaged.

Israeli, US leaders rift over settlement issue

Concerns mount about potential Ebola exposure

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Israel’s prime minister dismissed a recent White House rebuke of Israeli settlement construction, saying in comments broadcast on Sunday that the criticism goes “against American values.” The tough words by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threatened to deepen a rift with the White House over Israeli construction in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, areas captured by Israel in the 1967 Mideast War and claimed by the Palestinians as parts of a future independent state. Israel came under fire last week after a Jerusalem city official signed the final goahead for construction of a new housing development in East Jerusalem. A day earlier, an ultranationalist Jewish group said dozens of settlers would move into six apartment buildings purchased in the heart of a predominantly Arab neighborhood of east Jerusalem. Israel says East Jerusalem is part of its capital and considers Jewish housing developments there to be neighborhoods of the city. But the international community, including the United States, does not recognize Israel’s annexation of the area and considers construction there to be illegitimate settlement activity. In a striking public rebuke last week, the Obama administration warned Israel that the new project would distance Israel from “even its closest allies” and raise questions about its commitment to seeking peace with Palestinians. In an interview broadcast Sunday on CBS’s “Face the Nation,” Netanyahu said he does not accept restrictions on where Jews could live, and said that Jerusalem’s Arabs and Jews should be able to buy homes wherever they want. He said he was “baffled” by the American condemnation. “It’s against the American values. And it doesn't bode well for peace,” he said. “The idea that we’d have this ethnic purification as a condition for peace, I think it's anti-peace.” The interview was recorded Oct. 2. The White House declined comment.

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Rescue efforts continue at volcanic eruption site MOUNT ONTAKE, CHūBU REGION, JAPAN

One body recovered near the volcano’s peak was in a squatting position and had to be dug out of a thick layer of ash. Another was caught between boulders bigger than large refrigerators. Police who recovered the bodies Wednesday portrayed a painful scene of death around the summit where hikers enjoying an autumn weekend hike were caught by the mountain's surprise eruption. The death toll from the Sept. 27 eruption on Mount Ontake in central Japan rose to 47, Nagano police said in a statement. While ash and gases were spewing from the crater, searchers wearing surgical masks and helmets carried devices to measure the toxicity of the gases to make sure it was safe to be on the slopes filled with volcanic debris. It was the worst fatal eruption in postwar history, exceeding the 43 killed in the 1991 eruption of Mount Unzen in southern Japan. Ground Self-Defense Forces mobilized CH-47 helicopters to bring the last bodies to the foot of Ontake, known as one of Japan’s 100 best mountains and topped by a shrine that attracts visitors. Prefectural and police officials said most bodies were found around the summit, where many climbers were resting or having lunch at the time of the eruption. Other victims were found at a slightly lower elevation that reportedly had little place to hide. Nagano police riot unit leader Mamoru Yamazaki described the rescue scene as “severe.”

His team, part of hundreds of rescuers dispatched Wednesday, found some of the bodies outside of a lodge just below the mountaintop shrine and on a hiking trail leading to the area, Yamazaki said. Many victims were half-buried in the ash, others even deeper, he told reporters. One was found curled up in a ducking position toward the crater as if to protect the back of the head from flying rocks and to avoid ash and fumes getting in the face. “My impression is that the person had tried to cover the head, bent over into a ball and then was buried by debris and ash while in that position,” Yamazaki said, trying to emulate the posture. Authorities said all of the known victims have been recovered, but the decision on whether to end the search was still being evaluated. In their statement giving the death toll, Nagano police also apologized for an earlier miscount of 48 dead. The nearly 70 people who were injured in the eruption had bruises, cuts and broken bones indicating flying rocks hit them as they fled down the slope. Survivors described hiding in rock crevasses or inside mountain lodges while smoke blackened the sky and ash covered the ground. Before the eruption, seismologists had detected signs of increased seismic activity at Mount Ontake, one of Japan’s 110 active volcanos, but nothing signaled a fatal eruption.

Authorities in Dallas are searching for a homeless person who might have had contact with the lone Ebola patient diagnosed in the United States, officials said Sunday. The person is not considered to be one of the 10 people who definitely had contact with Thomas Eric Duncan, who is in critical condition at a Dallas hospital. The man is part of a larger group of 38 people who may have been around Duncan when he was showing symptoms of the disease, officials said. Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins called the man a “low-risk individual.” Authorities had monitored him a day earlier but want to take his temperature regularly to make sure he doesn’t have a fever, a possible symptom of Ebola infection. “We are working to locate the individual and get him to a comfortable, compassionate place where we can monitor him and care for his every need,” Jenkins said, adding that the search for the man was precautionary. The group of 10 people is comprised of seven health care workers and three family members or community contacts, said Dr. Tom Frieden, director of the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. About 800 calls and emails are coming in daily to the CDC on Ebola, up from about 50 to 100 before Duncan was diagnosed on Tuesday, Frieden said. Frieden said he is scheduled to brief President Barack Obama on Monday. Duncan has been hospitalized for one week and was listed Saturday in critical condition. Frieden said Sunday that he was aware that Duncan’s health had “taken a turn for the worse,” but he declined to say what signs of poor health Duncan had shown. Four members of a family who hosted Duncan in their northeast Dallas apartment are under isolation, though they have not shown symptoms of infection.

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Opinions Pocket change: Minimum wage won’t drastically kill jobs By Kevin Gross Nation & World Editor

“I’m not going to support (a minimum wage) that absolutely puts people out of work. It just doesn’t make sense,” Pat Toomey, a Republican senator from Pennsylvania, said. That type of sentiment forms much of the rationale behind the House’s continual blocking of raises in the national minimum wage. Although individual cities and states — including Illinois, which will be holding a non-binding referendum in November — are putting the issue to their own state ballots, Washington has made its stance clear. Basic economic theory seems to support this sentiment. A minimum wage is, supposedly, a measure that raises the price of labor higher than what the free market would dictate the wage should be. Employers generally only employ workers up to the point where the extra worker’s presence in the business provides profit beyond what their wage dictates; that is, a ninth worker at the local Jimmy John’s will only be employed if his presence allows the business to sell at least $8.25 more worth of sandwiches per hour. Orthodox theory would thus say that if the minimum wage were raised up to, say, $10 per hour, that worker who formerly provided $8.25 of extra value in sales would no longer be hired. This economy-wide effect would thus supposedly kill thousands of jobs, with the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) predicting that a $10.10 national minimum wage could possibly kill 500,000 jobs. “The thing that is an issue is that we often incorrectly assume the idea of perfectly competitive markets,” Laura Owen, a

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Fast food workers in Chicago block 87th Street in their effort to increase the minimum wage on Sept. 4. professor of labor economics, said. “Perfect competition never exists in real life, and once we leave those models we can see it’s harder to definitively predict adverse effects.” In short, the world doesn’t always behave according to predictions in “basic economic theory.” As it is, minimum wage opponents need to get off their high horses, because the facts don’t necessarily back their understanding — or misunderstanding — of the economy. Case in point: Out of 13 states that raised their minimum wage in January, 2013, all of them boasted positive growth in employment except for New Jersey, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Another case in point: In 2004 San

Francisco approved to gradually increase minimum wages up to its current wage of $10.74 per hour, which is currently the nation’s highest. Economists at University of California, Berkely found no concerning adverse effects on the city’s employment. Why don’t these “job killing” measures kill jobs as many analysts expected? When the costs of labor increase, business owners don’t uniformly pass the costs straight to said workers by laying them off. Often minimum wage employers — especially in the food industry — will simply pass the costs off to the consumer, in the form of higher prices for goods. These “higher prices” can be as small as a few cents extra for Big Mac, as statistics

by Humuch.com, a cost of living database, showed that the $4.75 price for a Big Mac in San Francisco is only 75 cents higher than the national average price. And consumers don’t necessarily react by suddenly buying drastically fewer Big Macs; in reality, changes in this respect were often nil. Many studies have shown that consumers’ elasticity — or responsiveness to price changes — in the realm of fast food and groceries were low; a study by Michael W. Long for the American Journal of Public Health suggested that a 10 percent raise in restaurant costs may only decrease purchases by as low as 6 percent, meaning such establishments won’t necessarily lose income and need to cut workers. This is important because the BLS stated that 46.7 percent of minimum wage employees work in these industries. Barring any drastic increases in price, people will continue to buy their Big Mac’s and their bags of groceries. The minimum wage won’t result in the death of hundreds of thousands of jobs. And the world will continue to turn. Will further minimum wage increases kill a few jobs? Yes. But, according to the CBO, a $10.10 national minimum would also increase real income by a net $5 billion for families below the poverty threshold. With such a large working underclass in the nation, raises in minimum wages would be a good start to helping many. The benefits outweigh the costs, as empirical evidence shows. Although Washington has made its current stance clear, we must wait to see whether Illinois will make the right decision in the near future. One man’s pocket change can be a fortune, especially for the thousands of working poor residents in Illinois right now.

NFL under fire, burned by public By Jonah Atchison Contributing Writer

In recent weeks, the NFL has been rocked with various domestic abuse scandals befitting for a MTV reality TV show: A video showing Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice brutally assaulting his then-fiancee Janay Palmer was released and not long after that, Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson was served charges of child abuse for spanking his 4-year-old son with a wooden switch. The public was understandably outraged. Many wondered about the NFL’s hand in covering up these events, particularly in Rice’s case. However, bipartisan parties have also implicated the public in the steadily increasing rates of domestic abuse in America. These allegations raise an important question: Who should be held accountable for these heinous actions? Plenty of organizations have submitted their answers to this question. The National Organization for Women said NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell’s lackluster approach

to disciplining these players’ actions warranted his immediate resignation or firing. The media tended to lay blame elsewhere. A.J. Delgado, of the Miami Herald penned an article headlined, “The NFL didn’t hit her, Rice did,” which illustrated why the NFL should not be blamed for the actions of its employees. However, Delgado did not completely degrade the character of Rice and Peterson. She said the media’s fixation with the NFL’s role in these abusive situations suspiciously ignores the real root of the problem: the abuse itself. Another issue is the disproportionate amount of men of color being arrested for these crimes. Of the 86 arrests made in the NFL since 2000, 97 percent of them have been young, AfricanAmerican men. “It’s easier to blame Goodell than have an uncomfortable dialogue,” Delgado said. Delgado raised the taboo topic of race, which highlighted the fact that both Rice and Peterson, along with many other NFL players, stem from low-income families and neighborhoods where the effects of domestic violence are common. When a

serial killer is apprehended, one of the many aspects investigated by police is their background. Analysts not only want to know who committed the crime, but why they did it and what motivated them. None of this excuses their behavior, however there is pertinence in exploring a subject’s background in order to understand their character and actions. Clay Travis of Fox Sports took a similar stance on the issue of accountability. He didn’t blame Goodell for the problems of Rice and Peterson. He instead accused the American public of being idiots for letting themselves be beguiled in the first place. He criticized Americans and the media for needing a video to get riled up about Rice assaulting his fiancee. Travis vented his frustration with the media for placing the blame on the commissioner for the actions of grown men. Travis blamed the media’s virtual silence on the subject for impacting rates of domestic violence in the United States. Ultimately, the NFL is simply a job; the most they can do is fire Goodell. It is up to law enforcement officials to enforce

the laws on domestic abuse and ensure that these men receive just punishments. On Sept. 19, Roger Goodell hosted a 45-minute press conference and managed not to say much. He promised to implement better policies to address issues of abuse, drug use, etc., within the NFL and to partner with organizations such as the National Domestic Violence Hotline. Only time will tell whether these solutions will take hold and affect change within the NFL. Even so, this solution is one only for the NFL. It does not address the greater problem of domestic abuse in America. Who should be held accountable for that? The answer to that is anyone with a voice and an opinion. Too often people are willing to sweep abuse under the rug like the NFL unsuccessfully did with Rice’s scandal. The public allowed this to occur until it unceremoniously reared its ugly head in the form of a TMZ video footage or the pictures of welts on a 4-year-old child’s legs. If more people took a stand on the issue and made their voices heard, collective change could be made. A change could be as simple

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Roger Goodell, the NFL Commissioner, has come under fire for various NFL scandals.

as voicing one’s opinion on social media or something as momentous as boycotting the NFL to show solidarity with the prevention of domestic violence. The possibilities are endless. It is time to take a stance on domestic abuse and stop the cycle of violence swirling through the United States.

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Watson misses mark: From ‘He for She’ to ‘All for All’ By Clarissa Dallman Contributing Writer

More than a week has passed since Emma Watson gave her speech on feminism at the United Nations Conference, but it continues to spark conversations globally. As the new U.N. Women Goodwill Ambassador, Watson delivered a lesson in feminism to her worldwide audience and encouraged men to jump on board with her new campaign titled HeForShe. In her effort to create a non-threatening version of feminism, she missed the mark in quite a few ways. She focused too much on the inequalities that males face, barely touched on the issue of gender identification, and her celebrity status made her message a little less relatable. Watson started out by clarifying that feminism is “the belief that men and women should have equal rights and opportunities ... the theory of the political, economic, and social equality of the sexes.” Throughout her speech, she made sure to address the issues of gender inequality that exist in the lives of both females and males. Later, she said gender inequality exists in every country in the world. Every society has certain expectations for each

gender that turn into stereotypes about their behavior and abilities. Watson’s message is that this needs to stop. By assuming someone is a certain way, you are putting them into a box and are limiting them only to what you think they are. It’s alarming that Watson had to “invite” men to join the fight for gender inequality. This formal invitation assumes men haven’t known or haven’t felt like they were able to take action against the inequality. While this may be true, it seems more likely that men haven’t joined because they’ve had no reason to. Historically and currently, they almost always benefit from gender inequality politically, socially or economically. Maybe instead of extending an invitation and justifying the fight for gender equality by saying men face sexism too, we should be ensuring men that they do in fact have significantly more advantages than women, and that they should be concerned by those advantages. In the pursuit of making feminism relevant to everyone, we need to make sure we are careful with our word choice. After mentioning gender over and over again, Watson failed to mention that gender isn’t binary. Finally, six minutes in, Watson said “it is time that we all perceive gender on a

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U.N. Women Goodwill Ambassador Emma Watson attends the HeForShe United Nations campaign launch party on Sept. 20 in New York. spectrum, not as two opposing sets of ideals.” The title of the campaign is problematic because it implies that it is now the role of men to fight for the rights of women, which is not the point of feminism or this speech. Perhaps a more accurate name for this campaign would be We for We or All for All. Though some websites like Vanity Fair describe Watson’s speech as a “game changer” in the feminist movement, there are an increasing amount of opinion articles, such as one USA TODAY College article, that argued “she is making a trendy political statement.” “Her speech is nothing new. Many queer people and people of

color have been saying the same thing for years, but their voices aren’t heard by the mainstream feminism movement, if at all,” said Noah Barth, president of ActOut DePaul. Despite Watson’s eloquent speaking techniques, she is not necessarily the best representative candidate for this new feminist campaign. While she recognizes the privileges she has received and is open to sharing her experiences with inequality as a heterosexual, white woman in Britain, it is somewhat difficult for everyone to relate to her. Just as her fame gives her the opportunity to reach others, it also confirms that the issues she faces are not

necessarily representative of the majority of people facing inequality. For this type of campaign to really launch, a more diverse group of people will have to join her. While it’s wonderful that Watson had such a large audience to inform about the many facets of gender inequality, she failed to address entire pieces of this large social issue. However, there is still a lot of room for others to join in the discussion and fill in the gaps she missed. Whether this campaign and approach to feminism proves to be successful, it did initiate dialogues, which are pivotal steppingstones on the path of social change.

Climate change: UN summit is only the beginning By Lauryn Hall Contributing Writer

After years of debating its true extent and relevance, it now seems the issue of climate change is finally being taken seriously. At last week’s United Nations Summit on Climate Change, presidents, prime ministers and diplomats met to discuss what steps needed to be taken to address the ever-growing issue of global warming. Following the summit, the U.N. pledged to cut deforestation in half by 2020 and end it completely by the following decade. This measure aimed to reverse some of deforestation’s negative effects by protecting natural forests, as well as replanting trees in areas that had been widely affected while also providing financial incentives to areas that reduce their deforestation. By converting carbon dioxide into oxygen, forests play an integral role in limiting greenhouse gases and creating breathable air. According to UN.org, if the plans work as expected, the initiative would avoid between 4.5 and 8.8 billion tons of carbon dioxide each year by 2030 — equivalent to removing one billion cars off the road. These actions come after several worldwide protests put pressure on

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President Barack Obama addresses the Climate Summit at U.N. headquarters Sept. 23. leaders to produce concrete plans of action. This included the massive People’s Climate March in New York City, where according to USA TODAY, an estimated 300,000 participants dominated Manhattan in support of climate reform. Akili King, a 19-year old Chicago native, said she attended the event because, “It made me very hopeful of there being a change in our government’s view on

climate change. It’s important that my children grow up breathing clean air, swimming in clean water, and knowing the animals we all grew up knowing. I just feel like it’s our right as humans.” It doesn’t take much of a critical examination to notice the striking weather patterns that have characterized the world the past few years. Critical storms, such as this year’s Hurricane

Sandy, are feeling more like an annual occurrence, while India and Pakistan continue to struggle to rebuild what remains after a season of ongoing monsoons. And no one can forget last winter’s “Chiberia,” where low temperatures in the Midwest frequently surpassed those recorded in the South Pole. While there is strong disagreement on whether these events can be directly linked to climate change caused by humans, wild weather patterns make this issue virtually impossible to ignore. The concept of climate change has left the world of the theoretical, and graduated to the point where it is literally slapping us in the face. While many groups continued to argue that climate change is completely fabricated, the facts and the masses seem to agree that something has to be done to stop the rapid pace at which the world’s weather patterns are changing, and fast. However, the most pressing question is not whether climate change is real, but rather, will the solutions proposed by local and international governments be enough to stop its escalation before it’s too late? The U.N. Summit appeared to be a step in the right direction by putting pressure on governments to make it happen.

The opinions in this section do not necessarily reflect those of The DePaulia staff.

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Miller, Pabst and Budweiser might be the kings of the college kegger. Fortunately for Chicagoans, there is more in town than just lackluster light lagers. Certainly, springing for a $12 specialty six-pack might seem a bit unreasonable for the frugal student, especially when most macro breweries offer two or three times the beer for that price. But for DePaul senior Nick Michalski, it’s worth it. “It’s essentially that you’re getting what you’re paying for,” he said. “With craft beers, you get better variety, better quality and so on, so I think the price difference is definitely justifiable.” Michalski said that he first started drinking craft beer before taking a gap year in Austria before college. His father introduced him to more mature tastes to assure that he did not come across as an unsophisticated tourist. Since then he decided not to go back to the cheaper beers. “It would just be hard to switch to the cheaper beers after acquiring the taste,” he said. Luckily, the craft beer scene in Chicago has been booming, especially throughout the past five years. “In any bar or restaurant in Chicago, you have to have some kind of craft beer on the menu,” Nick Dumont, a homebrewer

and DePaul alumnus said. Dumont said something really is in the water that makes Chicago a great city for brewing beer. Local water taste differences is the reason certain styles of beer were created in the first place. “In general, every style of beer has a water that is best suited for its brewing,” he said. Chicago and Great Lakes water, for example, is a prime source for pale ales. “It’s just the natural balance (of) dissolved minerals in the Great Lakes water that makes it really fabulous for brewing beer,” Dumont said. The city’s location is also a factor in the preparation, Dumont said. Because shipping from Chicago to either coast is much faster than shipping across the country, the city’s location makes it a prime hub for brewing and sending fresh products. “With beer, freshness is very key,” he said. Most brewers begin with brewing at home as a hobby, and eventually expand into a larger operation. But unlike most small businesses, which often struggle with their competitors, microbreweries are still a small segment of the overall market and help one another through collaborations. “There’s just a spirit of camaraderie within the craft beer movement that is very inspiring to me,” Dumont said. “I just think that it’s so unique to see that.

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Many larger breweries offer a taproom, which serves its bar. Patrons can sit down and grab a pint of all the brewery’s offerings, which often include small batch brews and limited releases.

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Besides water, grain and malt, hops are one of the four main ingredients in beer. The flowers of the hops plant are used to counteract the sweetness of malt, and give different beer styles their distinct aroma and flavor.

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The word “firkin” originally referred to the size of a brewery cask, equivalent to about 40 liters or about one-quarter keg. Today, the small format of the firkin makes it well-suited for small batch experimental brews or real ales, which are unpasteurized and closely related to beers brewed hundreds of years ago.

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Stands for international bitterness units, a number that attempts to describe the beer’s bitterness. But it is not just determined by the look on the drinker’s face after gulping an especially hoppy beer. The American Society of Brewing Chemists outlines a number of standardized tests that brewers can use to measure IBU. A light lager might be as low as five IBU, but one of three Floyds’ IPAs, Arctic Panzer Wolf, is rated at 100 IBU.

Snug within the warm Lincoln Square neighborhood sits Half Acre, Most Accessible a brewery whose friendly faces, 4257 N. Lincoln Ave. convenient location, and recognizable brews make it the perfect gateway into the Chicago craft beer scene. Its signature ale, daisy cutter, is a crisp and bright American pale ale packaged, like most of their beers, 4-pack pints. MUST-TRY: Daisy Cutter, and their unique Firkin beers tapped every Friday at noon

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The brewery opened its doors in 1997, Best Suburban Brewery and its crisp and 30315 Calumet Ave. W, Warrenville drinkable ales make it a suburban standout. “Two Brothers was and still is the western suburb's little gem," said Zoe Barker, a DePaul alumna and Wheaton, Illinois native. “I think their beer was how many of my friends first fell in love with craft beer.” MUST-TRY: Sidekick (extra pale ale), Cane and Ebel (red rye ale)

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Most small breweries play it safe with their lineup. But Michael Best Small Batches Schallau, operations manager 1675 N. Western Ave. and master of barrels at Pipeworks Brewing Company, said this traditional concept “sounded boring and tedious.” Instead, Pipeworks released a series of limited and small batch beer that has developed a cult following. “Experimenting with flavors or ingredients that no one has used is something we really enjoy doing,” Schallau said. MUST-TRY: Ninja vs. Unicorn Double IPA, released often

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When Anheuser-Busch InBev, the largest beer company in the Old Favorites world, bought this longtime 1800 N. Clybourn Ave. Chicago craft brewery, craft purists scoffed. Though its 312 series is not produced anywhere near its namesake Chicago area code but in New York, Goose Island continues to brew unique and experimental beers. Its Bourbon County Stout has a dedicated cult following, and its other barrel aged and one-off brews continue to entice locals. MUST-TRY: Sofie, a crisp farmhouse ale with a champagne-like fizzle

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50 years, 5 films A preview of the Chicago International Film Festival By Andrew Morrell Multimedia Editor

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Directed by Abderrahmane Sissako Plenty happens all over the world that is never heard about on the news, including major conflicts that kill thousands and displace many more. One recent conflict has been ongoing in northern Mali that's pitted postcolonial forces against Touregs against Islamic militants, and still shows little sign of ceasing. “Timbuktu” purports to recount the takeover of the titular city by militants who forced strict laws on its inhabitants, particularly the women. Early reviews note the heavy subject matter and heartbreaking violence that is juxtaposed with the remarkable courage and surprising hope

This Afternoon

Directed by Stephen Cone A product of the Cinemalab at Acting Studio Chicago, “This Afternoon” is one of a handful of local productions on tap at CIFF this year, and perhaps the most promising. It follows a young man with ambitions as a pastor who “accidentally” finds himself in the middle of a group therapy session for sex addiction. He discovered that despite his mistake, he actually has a problem of his own, perhaps opposite of the rest of the group members, and begins to foster an intimate relationship with one. The 10-minute trailer of “This Afternoon” showcased a unique blend of humor and raw acting with plenty of breathing room. It could just be the start of something bigger for this director or studio.

Though not quite on par with big-name film festivals such as Cannes or Sundance, the Chicago International Film Festival is still in the major leagues, and has the distinction of being the oldest film competition in North America. This year is its 50th anniversary, which means a host of special events and screenings of more than a few classics. A diverse cast of VIPs, including Oliver Stone, Michael Moore and Kathleen Turner, will also grace the festival with their presence. CIFF is known for its mix of big-name

Fort Tilden

Directed by Sarah-Violet Bliss and Charles Rogers Winner of the Grand Jury Prize at SXSW, “Fort Tilden” reads as a knockoff of HBO’s “Girls”that ends up being something else entirely. Two women in their 20s embark on a seemingly uneventful bike ride to a “trendy but remote beach” in Brooklyn, only to become sidetracked and ultimately derailed by a series of strange events. This turns out to be something of a metaphor for their listless lives, naturally. Expect to see more of “Fort Tilden,”as well as its leads Bridgey Elliott and Clare McNulty.

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movies pending a wide release alongside films from all corners of the world, from Mexico to China to Azerbaijan. The former category of films are ones you will likely see in theaters in the coming months, while the latter you may never get the chance to see again. Check out these 5 selections from across the board that are sure to be noteworthy. All films will be screened at the AMC River East 21 at 322 E. Illinois St. Go to chicagofilmfestival.com for the full schedule.

Directed by Jean Marc Vallée Closing out the festival Oct. 23 is Vallée’s directorial follow-up to award magnet “Dallas Buyers Club,” which along with Reese Witherspoon in the lead role should make this movie at least somewhat entertaining. It will premier in theaters Dec. 5, but if you want to get the jump on all your friends (for the bargain price of $25), here’s your chance. “Wild” is an adaptation of the recent eponymous book by Cheryl Strayed, in which a world-weary white woman “discovers herself ” by hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, figures out the root of her problems, stop me if you’ve heard this one before. According to early reviews, the predictable subject matter seems to be balanced out by Vallée’s talent with actors, making “Wild” one that would be worth seeing.

The Owners

Directed by Adilkhan Yerzhanov If you came to see some international cinema, why not go for broke and get a look at an upstart contender from Kazakhstan of all places. “The Owners” is billed as a dark comedy set in “the Wild Wild East of rural Kazakhstan,” which sounds awesome enough as it is. I’m resisting the urge to throw a quick “Borat” joke here, but that would be too easy, and would also discount the buzz that this film has gotten at Cannes and the bright future it hints at for this fledgling nation.

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Race, identity and family in ‘Black-ish‘ By Adina Babaian Contributing Writer

In America, we encourage individuality and uniqueness. But what happens when you feel like those traits are isolating you from your peers? Do you lose them and assimilate into your community, or do you continue to celebrate what makes you different? These are the main questions that the pilot of ABC’s new comedy “Black-ish” addressed in its debut episode. “Black-ish” is a comedy centered on what it means to achieve the so-called American dream while preserving a sense of your own cultural identity. Anthony Anderson’s character, Andre Johnson, grew up in a low-income neighborhood in Los Angeles, where he worked to become a senior vice president at a reputable advertising firm. The pilot centered on Andre reconciling his and his family’s racial identity and culture with their predominantly white, upper middle-class, and suburban surroundings. In the show’s opening scene Andre is pictured imagining an “Ultimate Hollywood Tours” van full of tourists, a popular sight in Beverly Hills where the show is likely set, driving by his home as he stands outside with his family. The imaginary white tour guide involved in the dream narrates the Johnsons as “the mythical and majestic black family out of their natural habitat, yet still thriving.”

The scene hits at the central theme of the show: feeling like an outsider within your own community and still trying to preserve your cultural identities. “How do you feel ‘normalized’ in a space where you are still seen as the ‘other’? You don’t want to be seen as such, but that doesn’t mean you don’t enjoy being the ‘other,’ ” Lisa Pecot-Hebert, assistant professor and director of undergraduate journalism, said. Feeling like an outsider is a trope that’s been used since the early stages of storytelling. In “Black-ish”, the trope is related to being black in a predominantly white neighborhood. However, feeling like an outsider also applied to many other races and types of identities. Shows, like “Black-ish,” about feeling like an outsider continue to be created because they are so relatable. Most everyone can understand, on some level, what it feels like to be separated and that is what the show and Andre Johnson’s experiences focus on. Andre is repeatedly othered at work. In the pilot, he is being promoted to senior vice president, a title no black employee has had before. However, he is upset when he finds out that he is senior vice president of the urban division, or as he puts it, “black stuff.” In response, he created an ironic advertisement for Los Angeles tourism featuring violence and poverty, stereotypical views of “urban” areas of Los Angeles, a jab that nearly costs him his job. He is

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“Black-ish,“ ABC‘s newest sitcom, airs 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays and juggles issues of cultural identity. also made to feel like an outsider to his co-worker Josh, who calls him “Dre,” despite the fact that Andre has repeatedly told him not to, disrespecting Andre in the process as he justified his actions solely based on the fact that Andre was black. Meanwhile, he fears his children might lose their sense of cultural identity after assimilating into their predominantly white friend groups. Life’s all about trumping your parents and doing better. But better generally means assimilating,” Pecot-Hebert said. “That’s not a bad thing, but it can be taken as a bad thing if you completely lose who you are in the process, which is the pull that Anthony Anderson’s character is having.” These dilemmas fuel the intrafamily conflict featured in the pilot, with Anderson’s character trying to instill in his children

both values and cultural identity. He is disappointed with his son’s desire to play field hockey as opposed to basketball and his children not being aware that Barack Obama is the first Black president. His son, also named Andre, goes by Andy at school and wants a Bar Mitzvah like his friends. Andre decides instead to conduct an “African rights of passage ceremony” for his son, an experience that he hoped would enrich his son’s understanding of what it means to be Black. Ultimately he came to realize that it is not because his son is denying his heritage, but instead simply trying to find his own identity and sense of self. As a result, Anderson’s character throws his son a “Hip Hop Bro Mitzvah,” a cultural compromise. In addition, he realized that he, like his son, must make the best of his opportunities and embrace his

new job as Senior Vice President of the Urban Division. These resolutions suggest that the show will ultimately be about Anthony Anderson’s character discovering that there is not a singular way of being black. The show discussed racial issues with a bluntness that was normally uncommon to primetime network television, but does not sacrifice any humor, avoiding cheap jokes and assuming an intelligent audience. In addition, the show is ultimately focused on a father navigating parenthood with his wife, while also trying to teach his children the values he learned in his own youth, a concept relatable to viewers of all races. “The funny thing was, I didn’t feel urban,” he said. “I just felt like a dad who would do anything he could for his family and isn’t that the American dream?”

Reddit and the new ethics of the internet COMMENTARY By Kevin Locoh Contributing Writer

In the ’90s, Silicon Valley promised that in the Internet era, citizens of the world would all be free. Yet this technological utopia seems to have taken quite a turn for more of a dystopia. In 2014 and far from being free, a few global corporations with considerable power, and very little ethics rule the Internet. Over the weekend of Sept. 1, hundreds of nude pictures of celebrities were stolen through an iCloud breach. That alone should upset anyone, but on the Internet, some people disagreed. On the social network Reddit, many men expressed not only their contentment with the leak, but also their contempt for the victims. These users had no quarrel with the hacker who had stolen the photos, but did laugh at these women for taking pictures of themselves. This is not acceptable. We as a public do not have any say in the private life of any one individual. The only one to blame is the hacker who shamelessly exposed these celebrities to the world. With such a reaction, it is no surprise that Reddit soon became the primary platform to distribute the pictures. The very structure of the site easily facilitated the sharing of the questionable content.

It’s a decentralized community composed changes to [their] existing site content of thousands of ‘subreddits’ dedicated policies” because it is their firm belief that to topics as various as travels, politics, “you - the user - has the right to choose Harry Potter and cat pictures. Each between right and wrong, good and evil, subreddit has its own rules, culture and and that it is your responsibility to do so.” moderators, and the company’s policy is to It is striking that Wong reasoned not in remain as little involved as possible with terms of ethics, but of copyright law. In its content moderation, which is why sharing current form, the laws are more protective the stolen nudes widely didn’t require of major rights holders than of individuals. anything more than the creation of a new Few victims of privacy violations have the subreddit for the means to file a lawsuit, matter. which leaves Reddit When unchallenged. The site the company is a major platform Refusing to acknowledge decided to take with a global reach, but the need of ethics to make it down, it took few can influence its good use of this power is the community policies. Refusing to nothing short of a selfby surprise. acknowledge the need of Accusations of ethics to make good use conscious choice and a censorship arose of this power is nothing cruel strategy." and angry users short of a self-conscious expressed shock that the administrators choice and a cruel strategy. betrayed the very principles Reddit In fact, the website already has a long stood for. To some extent, they were not history of ongoing issues. To this day, mistaken as the company has shown it’s still a major source of harassment very little concern for actual individual against women who speak out against freedom. Yishan Wong, the CEO of sexism. Some subreddits such as /r/ Reddit, defended the decision in a blog TumblrInAction have been pointed out post entitled “Every Man Is Responsible for the anonymous insults and threats For His Own Soul”, but without ever they directed against feminist bloggers of referring to the right to privacy. Rather, he Tumblr. cited the “DMCA requests from the lawful These people are the victims of a owners” of the pictures. He proceeded to massive power imbalance. Behind the confirm that they were “unlikely to make excuse of free speech, they were stripped

of their individual rights to privacy and respect. We are subjected to the will of a new kind of Internet overlords, and we have very few ways to shape their policies. Associate professor Paul Booth believed change was possible. He noted that the community-driven Web is still in its infancy, and that a self-regulated platform might emerge in the long term. However, we’ll need to structure social media differently to achieve this goal. Booth noted that Reddit was primarily driven by outrage, because “the things that get uprooted are the ones which strike people the most.” On the contrary, Tumblr represented a “safe space”. Its user-base is composed of many women who thrive without fear of harassment in a very supportive community. Some simple, yet thoughtful design decisions are at the root of a respectful environment: “Tumblr doesn’t have a system of, this is the best, this is the worst. It just has reblogs. You just see what other people think. That might be more interesting as a community-building device.” There is no doubt that we can build online communities where all people feel welcome, but we must voice our concern to the overlords of the Internet. We need to reject their free speech fallacy and value the simple, but ethical decisions, which make online spaces safe.

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Story hits home Characters shine in The Theatre School’s production of ‘In the Heights’ By Grant Myatt Managing Editor

More than 700 miles separate Chicago and New York City, but the story of a tight-knit community in “In the Heights” hits close to home. Leaving for school, scholarships, grades and trying to find where you fit in are all situations college students can understand and relate to on some level. And with a growing population of more then 3,000 Latino students at DePaul, this show, which originally debuted on Broadway in 2008, is a refreshing choice for The Theatre School’s typical season line-up. Now, The Theatre School is certainly known for its acting program. But without a musical theater program, the school’s students don’t receive any formal singing or dance education as part of the program at DePaul. The last time DePaul did a main stage musical was in 2012 with “Spring Awakening,” and fortunately “In the Heights” was better by a long shot and quite honestly a pleasant surprise. This may go without saying — but the acting shines above everything else. When seeing a Broadway production, you expect a focus on the singing and dancing. And at The Theatre School, the focus is clearly on the acting. Over a three-day period the main story line follows Nina (Krystal Ortiz) as she returns home for the summer after a year on the West coast at Stanford.

Ortiz shines in this role with the most believable rendition of her first song “Breathe.” Although Ortiz plays a character essentially the same age as herself, it may not be much of a stretch, but it was a stellar portrayal nothing like any of the equity productions of the show I’ve seen previously. It’s clear how each actor really did their homework. They understand these nuanced characters and bring their own energy instead of just creating carbon copies from the original production. Usnavi (Wesley Toledo) is the fearless narrator and connector of this tightknit community. Lin-Manual Miranda who wrote the musical and starred as the original Usnavi is most likely engrained in the minds of those familiar with “In the Heights.” But, Toledo brings a youthful energy to the role, not missing one beat with any of the rapping either. Though the show starts with great energy and a creatively staged opening segment that grabs attention right away. However, the excitement and vocal stamina starts to deteriorate mid-way through act one. Luckily, I’ve seen this show several times and knew what was happening because serious sound issues probably made it hard for others to understand the lyrics. Although loud at times, the orchestra with several music school students is spoton, capturing the warm Latin rhythms just like the original. The ensemble production

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“In the Heights” runs through Oct. 12 on The Theatre School’s intimate Fullerton Stage. numbers are where things fall flat. The choreography and stage movement just didn’t live up to the energy of the music and seemed stiff and unnatural taking away from the storytelling. Big production number like “96,000” and “Carnival Del Barrio” didn’t have the same spark as the solo songs and intimate scenes between two characters. The intimate moments between Toledo and Jeri Marshall, who is charismatic as the charming Aubuela Claudia, are some of the best moments of the show. “Hundreds of Stories,” which is a song that could be easily overlooked in the second act was easily one of the most captivating points of the show, which was beautifully sung as well. Despite lackluster production numbers, the intimate Fullerton Stage is a great space to let the small scenes and character moments reach the audience.

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Wesley Toledo brings energy to Usnavi in “In the Heights.“

Winners and losers: Weighing the need for film awards By Mike Horky Contributing Writer

Some have argued in recent years that award shows, like the Academy Awards, the Golden Globes and the Emmys do not honor the best work of the year, while others believe that the shows are meant to entertain; they’re less about the films, more about the spectacle. While there’s nothing wrong with entertaining, there is a bit of skepticism regarding if the awards even mean anything, and if they are being given to the most deserved candidates. Should award shows be given the boot, or is there more to them than meets the eye? The three biggest award shows of the year are the Golden Globes, the Primetime Emmys, and the Academy Awards, the Oscars for short, and while each focuses on their own respective field, they do share quite a bit in common. Mainly they feature a large amount of spectacle, whether it be through musical numbers, extended monologues, or slideshows, there’s certainly more going on in award shows than actually awarding people. “I think the key thing about awards

is understanding the point of them: to Spike Lee has issued similar qualms, entertain…there’s a lot of pomp about stating “There are many times in history whether they mean anything, and I don’t where the best work does not get awarded. think they do,” Josh Oakley, local film critic And I’m not even talking about my own and writer said. work. That’s why [the There’s a Oscars] don’t matter.” huge truth to Both are fair points, this statement, and as of late have There are many times in and it’s one that history where the best work been a visible problem. many people use Every time a film is does not get awarded. And to argue against released there is an I’m not even talking about the shows. Some uproar on social media my own work. That’s why films win awards regarding what movies [the Oscars] don’t matter.” they deserve, while are Best Picture others are thrown contenders. It becomes Spike Lee under the bus; less about seeing them some people get angry, while others are as movies, and more about seeing them as overjoyed at the winners. a film they’re going to be rooting for at the The films, and their viewing, often Oscars. It can feel like award shows aren’t become a competition rather than awarding the films or shows for being great, something to be appreciated, negating the but rather awarding simply to entertain. fact that they are works of art and making However, there are many people that them possible awards contenders. In 2012, do watch award shows specifically for this Joaquin Phoenix said in an interview idea of spectacle, or because it’s simply with Vanity Fair “it’s total, utter bullshit… a tradition or a nostalgic principle. For it’s subjective…pitting people against others, it’s a way of discovering films one each other…” when he talked about not might not have thought of watching in the campaigning for an Oscar. first place. “I…think it’s difficult to [rip]

on something that makes regular, noncinephiles pay attention to generally good or great films,” Oakley said. Award shows have proven themselves to make viewers go out and see films that have won, and almost act as another, bigger advertisement for them. “As cynical as I am about parts of the awards system, I don’t think that my parents would have seen [a film like] ‘12 Years A Slave’ without it,” Oakley said. Awards culture has become something of a staple too. Oscar parties are prevalent in our society, while talk of awards has become a sort of naturalistic banter between friends once films are released and nominated. If anything, they’re something viewed as not terribly serious, and instead entertaining, something to watch with other people and to enjoy. Award shows can be looked at as something to frown upon, or as something to enjoy. These shows have their issues, but also their strengths amongst those who watch them for entertainment. In the end, the view on award shows is purely subjective.

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Steppenwolf performance comes ‘Alive’ By Emma Rubenstein Senior Writer

Theater, if we let it, has the ability to transport us to another world entirely. Sometimes, though, it simultaneously grounds us in the middle of a difficult and messy reality. Steppenwolf Theatre’s “The Night Alive,” written by Conor McPherson and directed by Henry Wishcamper, does just that. It sweeps us up and plants us on our feet all at once in a world that is magnificently and heartbreakingly real. Rife with a tight-knit cast, a beautifully designed set and impeccable acting, the show is seamless from start to finish. It is the kind of production that envelops you and releases you on its own terms. “The Night Alive” chronicles a sliver of time in the life of a man named Tommy (Francis Guinan). He is nearly broke, intensely disheartened and wrestling with the confines of a broken marriage. He is squatting in his uncle’s (M. Emmet Walsh) apartment on his own, aside from the occasional companionship of his sometimesquirky but always-kind co-worker and friend, Doc (Dan Waller). As the paint peels from his walls and hot showers become a rare privilege, Tommy’s hope begins to dwindle. When he rescues an impoverished woman named Aimee (Helen Sadler)

from a violent attack one night, though, his life becomes more mysterious, hopeful, dangerous and brighter than he ever could have anticipated. The entirety of “The Night Alive” takes place in Tommy’s Dublin apartment. Though the production is remains consistent in its location, it is full of an unparalleled movement and vigor in its content. It blends meditative monologues and colloquial dialogue with the utmost ease, and never ceases to remind us that it has a lesson to teach and a purpose to serve. It is apparent from its start to its finish that it was brought to fruition in the hands of skilled artists. Its design, acting and direction are impeccable. While each member of the cast offers a unique gift to the production, it is clear Francis Guinan is in control of the world that the show imparts. His presence is not particularly large or imposing, but the heart that he instills his performance is both magnetic and gentle. Though Tommy’s situation is specific, we can’t help but see a little of us in everything he does and every misfortune he encounters. Guinan saturates him with a realness, which fuses “The Night Alive.” It propels us from its discomfort and nestles us in the heart of its honesty all at once. Ensemble member Dan

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Ensamble members Francis Guinan and Tim Hopper with Helen Sadler in "The Night Alive" Waller is similarly brilliant in his portrayal of the genial Doc. While his character garners many of the show’s well-deserved laughs, something profoundly heartbreaking also surrounds him. Steppenwolf ’s newest show should not be missed. Its brilliant blend of heart and wit are a marvel. It dabbles in loneliness and love and is somehow at once both quiet and suspenseful. McPherson has a masterful hold on what makes the human mind tick and plays unabashedly but never recklessly with emotion. “The Night Alive” is the kind of show that will leave you perfectly fulfilled and intensely contemplative. It is both a challenge and a treat. “The Night Alive” runs at Steppenwolf Theatre from Sept. 18 to Nov. 16.

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Cast members Helen Sadler as Aimee and Dan Waller as Kenneth in Connor McPherson's latest play.

Newest ‘Supergirl’ fights sexism By Eric Domingo Staff Writer

In 1959, Supergirl first appeared in Action Comics No. 252. She wore a longsleeved blue shirt, appeared average and wore a blue skirt that reached mid thigh. In today’s comic books, Supergirl is showing her belly, wearing a short-sleeved tight shirt and her breasts are exaggerated. Although Kara Kent has evolved in the last 50 years, her comic book appearance might have some difficulty transitioning to the television screen. On Sept. 18, CBS bought the rights to “Supergirl” from Warner Bros. Although CBS decided to go against series like Fox’s “Gotham” and ABC’s “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." it will be interesting to see if CBS can portray her correctly without objectifying the female hero’s appearance. “I’m interested to see what CBS will do with the character and I hope they will portray her as empowering and independent,” Maia Moore, DePaul student, said. Although some people hoped that the girl from Krypton was going to portray an empowering female, others thought that it will depend on who’s leading the project. “Whether or not she’s portrayed as a strong woman or merely a sex object really

depends on the particular writers and artists who are overseeing the character at any point in time,” Jeff Burnham, an instructor at DePaul’s College of Computing and Digital Media, said. Greg Berlanti, the CW’s “Arrow” and “Flash” executive producer, Ali Adler and Sarah Schechter are expected to write and executive produce the “Supergirl” show. Although Adler and Schechter haven’t covered heroes in the DC Universe, Berlanti’s experience should have fans confident that the show will be accurate without being offensive. Although Berlanti has a lot of experience portraying DC characters, he certainly will be challenged in portraying a beloved female superhero. “I think she represents a strong woman. Her storylines have her fighting enemies while not just being pretty,” Christina Orda, a DePaul alumnus, said. If Berlanti portrayed Supergirl in a similar fashion to female heroes like “Arrows” Black Canary (Caity Lotz) and

Huntress (Jessica De Gouw), the hero should be appealing while still being powerful. In “Arrow,” Black Canary is a beautiful girl who learned to be a hero through escaping a ninja mercenary cult. Although she’s smart, pretty and strong, she’s featured wearing a one-piece black spandex suit. Even though some might find it offensive, it’s similar to main character Oliver Queen’s (Stephen Amell) tight green jacket and pants. Canary exposed a little cleavage, but it’s not out of the ordinary by today’s standards. Huntress was even more tasteful and lacked the showing of any skin. Huntress is an anti-hero who killed because she thought it was necessary for criminals to learn the error of their ways. Like Canary, Huntress wore a purple and black spandex suit. Unlike Canary, she hid any cleavage and often wore a black trench coat. Although Black Canary and Huntress

are outside the norm, female superheroes like DC’s Wonder Woman and Marvel’s Black Widow have always been hard to portray without objectifying. Although both are tough and independent, some women thought the heroes were objectified. “Sometimes I feel like Wonder Woman is portrayed as an object, because although she has fight scenes, the costume she’s given is objectifying,” Orda said. According to Moore, Wonder Woman and Black Widow’s costumes played up on their sexuality. She agreed that they were being portrayed as strong, but their physical appearance was often hyper-sexualized. Female comic book superheroes like Supergirl will always have critics whenever they transition over to TV, but Burnham thought that it’s all up to the consumers. “If those formulas include any problematic portrayals of women and we’re still paying the price of admission, we are all—audiences and producers alike— responsible for the perpetuation of those images,” Burnham said. CBS producers Berlanti, Adler and Schechter may have their hands full with how they’ll portray Supergirl, but if they’re successful, it could lead to a positive formula on how to make female superheroes appealing without women’s bodies being objectified.

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VIA FEST Though festival season may be over for most music lovers, VIA Festival 2014 brought a host of rare experiences that made standing in line in the bitter cold well worth the wait. Unlike typical festival structures, VIA Festival 2014 is a collaborative effort from several local and national sponsors that seeks to explore upcoming trends in art and media through live performances, lectures, and exhibitions.The five-day festival lineup consisted of dozens of visual artists and performers showcasing their work at secret locations in Wicker Park and Pilsen.

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By Kirsten Onsgard Arts & Life Editor

Even those who have not played with a joystick in years can be transported back to simpler times of joy through the opening 8-bit chimes of the Super Mario Bros. theme. There is certainly a connection between gaming and music, even discounting the easy connection of music within video games. Marko Stalin Flores, who produces under the name Seablaze and opened the evening, said he was initially enamored by games after delving into the world of Final Fantasy VII as a child. Today, his music feels otherworldly: strange and fantastical, without sacrificing its dance music core. “Gaming, anime, art in general, (and) music — of course music — are (all) a bridge to dreams,” he said via email. “It’s the artist (or) performer's duty to bring your dreams down to earth. I never judge an artist based on the genre of music but more of his or her effort to create a dream and of course his or her intent.” And so it would seem that VIA Fest had done something correctly by booking Anamanaguchi as a headliner at Emporium Beercade for the opening night of their inaugural festival. The group is known for creating hyper electro pop and chiptune music with both traditional instruments and a hacked Nintendo Entertainment System, and pl+acing them on a stage between pinball machines and retro games should have made for a perfect connection. The evening began with not one, but three DJ/producers, each of whom were afforded nearly hour-long sets. This created a logistical

cakes da killa By Kevin Quin Staff Writer

Cakes da Killa and Mykki Blanco brought with them to Chicago a taste of East Coast nightlife. Performing at Canvas, a hole-in-thewall multipurpose space located in Wicker Park, Cakes da Killa kept things very intimate during his hourlong set on Oct. 3. After releasing his first mixtape, “Easy Bake Oven, Vol. 1,” in 2011, Cakes da Killa went from merely uploading playful rhymes on the Internet to headlining shows in Europe. Sporting a black Nike top paired with a mini skirt, his goal for the night was to reveal much more than his aggressive delivery. “Goodies” and “Get 2 Werk” were some his starting songs, which garnered a cheerful response from the crowd as they mouthed lyrics back at the New Jersey native. Seductively crawling across the table with DJ equipment and marking his territory on top of a large speaker, Cakes da Killa utilized almost every area of the packed venue. The crowd willingly made a path for him to maneuver through as he danced with fans on the floor, creating an almost rave-like atmosphere. Cakes da Killa ultimately exuded an unbridled energy that could be felt from the pulsating floorboard beneath the crowd’s feet.

issue. DJs do not require undivided, forwardfacing attention. But the audience packed into the narrow space near the stage to wait for the headliner, and most didn't dance. That is not to discount the talent of locals Seablaze and Romance, and NY-based Machine Girl, but to say that all of them deserved a better environment. Seablaze opened while ticket holders were still waiting outside for the doorman to let them in. While Romance and Machine Girl were both met with a packed crowd, there was little engagement besides the crowd watching an array of stunning and warping visuals. VIA promoters assumed that fans of these artists would be fans of Anamanaguchi, and viceversa, but this didn’t seem to be the case. Anamanaguchi finally took the stage nearly three hours after the show began and were immediately hindered by technical issues. Guitarist Peter Berkman noted early on that their monitors were not loud enough, a problem which persisted throughout the show. As they charged into their opening song, “Meow,” the high-pitched cartoon kitty noises were too loud. Largely, the 8-bit backing track - a substitute for the famed “hacked NES” they work with - overpowered every other instrument. Worse yet, the band appeared visibly bummed out by these issues. The opening night of VIA Fest seemed like it could have a stand out position in the slew of Chicago festivals. Slotting Anamanaguchi in an arcade seemed like a perfect match, and these persisting problems could have been avoided had organizers understood both the fanbases of the artists and the limited specs

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ABOVE: Anamanaguchi plays Emporium Beercade. LEFT: Attendees play pinball before the show. RIGHT: Guitarist and vocalist Peter Berkman of Anamanaguchi.

mykki blanco The next night, Mykki Blanco exhibited a more complicated performance at a DIYstyle warehouse in Pilsen. Hailing from New York, Mykki Blanco has dabbled in many art forms including poetry and literature, though music is how most of fans know him best. Using this art, Mykki Blanco aims to disrupt gender norms by sometimes appearing more masculine or feminine in appearance. A prime example of Mykki Blanco’s gender identity shift could be seen tonight as he wore a long white shirt, baggy jeans and boots, and a choker and lipstick as accessories to his eccentric aesthetic. Demanding the crowd form a circle around him, Mykki Blanco had complete KEVIN QUIN | THE DEPAULIA control over the night’s events. He spun between audience members while they trailed behind him, causing massive, messy crowd shifts from one side of the room to another. “Haze Boogie Life” prompted deafening screams that filled the room with noise in combination with the pounding bass from surrounding speakers. The crowd even transformed into a mosh pit at one point in which he encouraged them to lose all inhibitions. Mykki Blanco’s set did include some milder moments, especially in between songs when he would deliver rhymes at a slower pace that reminded everyone his words were KEVIN QUIN | THE DEPAULIA KEVIN QUIN | THE DEPAULIA not just songs but also poems. Mykki set came to an abrupt end as he disappeared into ABOVE: Cakes da Killa performs at Canvas in Wicker Park. LEFT: Princess Nokia opens a thick cloud of smoke, leaving fans confused for Mykki Blanco. RIGHT: Mykki Blanco performs at an underground location in Pilsen. but still energetic nonetheless.

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what’sFRESH inMUSIC Gerard Way Hesitant Alien

Foxygen ...And Star Power Oct. 7

Weezer Everything Will Be Alright in the End Oct. 7

The fuzzed-out rock duo's latest release is an ambitious double LP, filled with theatrical and glamed-out hits and psych jams.

Weezer’s ninth studio album promises to harken back to the “Blue Album” and “Pinkerton” with the help of their old producer.

Oct. 6 Catfish and the Bottlemen Schubas 3159 N. Southport Ave., $10-$12

Oct. 7 Banks Metro 3730 N. Clark St., $23

Former My Chemical Romance frontman Gerard Way’s highly anticipated solo album “Hesitant Alien,” is by no means a “Black Parade” and you definitely won't be hearing any mentions of “Killjoys.” Unlike many frontmen who take the solo route, Way doesn't bring his MCR sound with him, instead creating his own identity and drawing from Brit- and glam-rock influences such as David Bowie, Joy Division and Blur, among many others. But the solo album does encompass many of the musical influences that have shaped Way’s career through the 11track album. Look out for his single, “No Shows,” along with “Action Cat,” “Get the Gang Together” and “Zero Zero.” ROXANE PAHLDAD | THE DEPAULIA

LIVE Oct. 7 Screaming Females Logan Square Auditorium 2539 N. Kedzie Blvd., $12

Oct. 10 Sharon Van Etten Thalia Hall 1227 W. 18th St., $18

inFILM At first glance “Gone Girl” seems like a simple story of a marriage gone wrong. On his anniversary Nick Dunne (Ben Affleck) discovers that his wife Amy (Rosamund Pike) has vanished. Intertwined with the investigation over her disappearance there are flashbacks told through Amy’s diary painting a dark picture of the seemingly confused Nick. As the story unravels both Amy and Nick become unreliable and in the end it’s hard determine how to feel about either one. Not that it matters as it’s a joy to see how it’ll all end. Pike demonstrates her range from anything from cold to wilting and everything in between, often all in one scene. Affleck comes off as smug and lost but works in his advantage. Fans of the book will be satisfied with the faithful adaption and fans of David Fincher will welcome another heavy dose of his cynicism. ISABEL CORONA | THE DEPAULIA

inTELEVISION “Black-ish” ABC

Wednesdays, 8:30 p.m. Anthony Anderson and Tracee Ellis Ross star in a family comedy centered around the Johnson family, black family in a predominately white neighborhood. Anderson's character must navigate parenthood with his wife, while also trying to teach his children about his cultural values he learned growing up. Despite these heavy topics, it does not sacrifice humor. Photo courtesy of ABC

For more, see “BLACK-ISH,” pg. 17

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St.Vincent’s

D e JAMZ

“Spinning fresh beats since 1581”

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Find this and all our DeJamz playlists on depauliaonline.com and on our spotify account

By Kirsten Onsgard

Post Pavillion.” It's a collection that fits on neither release, filled with slow-building tracks. “What Would I Want? Sky” samples a phrase from the Grateful Dead and pairs it with a 7/8 time signature for a slowly lilting groove.

1. The Shins – “Caring is Creepy” Nothing quite gets me like the sound of James Mercer's tenor and his lyrical prowess. No doubt Mercer is a poet, which is aparent right from the start of The Shins' debut record. Between the whistles and simple melody, "Caring is Creepy” feels familiar despite its cryptic lyrics.

Arts & Life Editor

As the sun begins to set earlier and I’ve permanently dug out my winter coat, I cannot help but feel like it’s all downhill from here. After last winter, even the mere mention of cold weather is making me question whether I can possibly handle another winter in Chicago, and I'm sure I'm not the only one with this mindset. Check out this collection of songs which, in their soft nature are reminiscent of an ideally cozy fall.

3. Fleet Foxes – “Tiger Mountain Peasant Song” Few bands have managed to pair indie pop with folk in such an effective way as Fleet Foxes. Their self-titled was an anomoly in 2008, a time when electroinfused music was on the rise in popular music. “Tiger Mountain Peasant Song,” with its roaring

2. Animal Collective – “What Would I Want? Sky” Animal Collective's “Fall Be Kind” EP was released between their spastic “Strawberry Jam” and pop record “Merriweather

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harmonies and percussive nature is a beautiful example. 4.Iron and Wine –“Boy With the Coin” Singer-songwriter Samuel Beam acoustic tales and cool vocal tone is ideal for a dark late fall evening. Though his 2007 album, “The Shepherd's Dog” was one of the first to feature instrumentals beyond guitar, tracks like “Boy With the Coin” are still raw and ragged. 5. Wilco – “Impossible Germany” Chicago’s own Wilco followed up their more experimental

ACROSS 1. Any of the Dolomites 4. Egyptian art figure 8. High point at the Met 12. Driving platform? 13. E-mail folder 14. Refueling locales 15. Like some fictional scientists 16. Delicate 17. Scissors beater 18. Fragrant resin 20. Clothing consumers? 21. Wait, there's more! 23. Laundry challenge 25. Indian music-maker 27. Shade tree 28. Near the taffrail 31. Dumas duelist 33. Brief trailer 35. Joey of Broadwav 36. It may move you 38. Prefix meaning "above" 39. Pleasing to the palate 41. Hard to see, perhaps 42. Butcher's byproduct

records,“Sky Blue Sky” and “A Ghost is Born,” with a fairly straightfoward rock record with subtle idiosyncracies. Accented with a gritty violin and solemn lyrical themes, “Impossible Germany” is a quietly epic Wilco classic. 6. Grizzly Bear - “Sleeping Ute” Grizzly Bear's last album, “Shields” took the folksy basis of “Vecktimest” and expanded it into a huge sound. “Sleeping Ute” opens the album with a gritty, earthy and percussive bang.

45. Spectrum part 47. Order in the court? 48. Augur 49. Plugs 52. Government imposition 53. African lily 54. Casual Friday castoff 55. Ball handler? 56. Secretary, e.g. 57. Govt. watchdog grp. DOWN 1. 24-7 convenience 2. Bucolic setting 3. Support for the arts? 4. Cruise destination, often 5. Solar emanations 6. Stir to action 7. Shoat place 8. Child protector? 9. An act to read 10. Bite result, say 11. Calls upon 19. Nursery supply 20. Lip-synchs

21. Job description? 22. Turkish money 24. PC key 26. Another suitor 28. Suction off 29. Spore producer 30. Busboy's pickup 32. It runs from trees 34. One for the road 37. Actress Kidman 39. Nymph chaser 40. Bygone birds 42. Mice catchers 43. Priceless? 44. Olympic-ring count 46. Chive kin 48. Jackson hit 50. Ballroom bend 51. Kind of cow or horse

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Sports

BLUE DEMON RUNDOWN

CLUB FOOTBALL DePaul club football’s second game in its existence didn’t have a better result than their first match. The Blue Demons traveled to Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan, where they lost 50-8. DePaul dropped to 0-2, having lost 30-8 against Loyola in their first week. DePaul’s lone touchdown came late

in the fourth quarter. Quarterback Ed Serrano connected with senior wide receiver Devin Miller. DePaul also had two fumble recoveries on defense and two sacks. The Blue Demons trailed 31-0 at halftime. DePaul’s next game is Oct. 11 at the University of Miami of Ohio.

VOLLEYBALL

WOMENS SOCCER

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Freshman Myah Reed goes up to spike the ball. MAGGIE GALLAGHER | THE DEPAULIA

Senior forward Amber Paul clears the ball against Georgetown.

No. 15 DePaul women’s soccer took their winning streak on the road over the past week and prevailed with wins over Seton Hall and Villanova. At Seton Hall, DePaul (11-0-2, 3-0-1 Big East) prevailed in the final minutes with a narrow 1–0 victor Oct. 2. Senior Amber Paul hit the gamewinning goal with a free-kick in the

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85th minute. The goal was Paul’s fourth on the season. Against Villanova, DePaul earned a 2-1 win with both goals coming in the first half. Paul again hit a goal after heading a cross from teammate Nina Kodros in the 24th minute. Rachel Pitman scored nine minutes later with a penalty kick. DePaul is one of four remaining undefeated teams in the country.

COMMENTARY

In their first Big East road game of the season, DePaul men’s soccer suffered a 4-0 blowout at Villanova. All four Villanova goals were scored in the first half Saturday as the Blue Demons fell to 4-5-2 on the season. DePaul was outshot 16–2 at halftime. “We’re capable of being ready at the start of a Big East road game, but we weren’t today,” DePaul head coach Craig Blazer said in a news release. “We didn’t play well, and it’s a team effort.”

After hosting two seperate series against Creighton and Georgetown, volleyball fell to 3-13 with two losses Friday and Saturday. Against Creighton, DePaul lost their Big East home opener 3–1 in sets. The Bluejays held DePaul to a .197 attacking percentage (42-23109). DePaul got on the scoreboard in the second set, pulling out a narrow 25-22 set. Junior Callie Huebener had two straight kills and then a service ace from freshman Haley Bueser gave the Blue Demons the set. The following day, Georgetown swept DePaul, dropping the Blue Demons to 1-4 in the Big East. Junior Colleen Smith had a team-high 23 assists, but Georgetown won the match 25-14, 25-23 and 25-15. DePaul next travels to Butler Oct. 8. Earlier in the week, DePaul and crosstown rival Loyola played to a stalement Oct.2. The Blue Demons were again outshot, this time 17–9. However, junior goalkeeper came up with six saves to keep the Ramblers scoreless. “There were a couple stretches in the game where we looked really good,” Blazer said. “We were able to connect two, three, four passes and we just weren’t able to get a fantastic look.” DePaul returns at noon Oct. 11 against Georgetown on Wish Field.

To cheer or not to cheer: The national anthem By Stefani Szenda Contributing Writer

When the announcement comes for all hats to be removed for the singing of the national anthem, the expected silence that follows as “The Star Spangled Banner” begins isn’t what you get when you rise to your feet at the United Center for a Blackhawks game. Instead, the first notes from the organ elicit loud cheers and clapping from those who know the routine. It continues for the entirety of the anthem, getting louder when Jim Cornelison does his iconic point to the American flag and from there the noise increases until the last notes fade. Although some don’t participate in this tradition, they do know what to expect. But a question that surrounds this tradition is whether it is a sign of disrespect or a sign of pride for the country. Although no one knows for sure if the tradition might have started earlier, many cite the 1985 conference finals against the Edmonton Oilers in the old Chicago Stadium as the first time the goose bump-inducing cheers started. According to an article on NHL.com, losing the first two games of series on the road, the fans came to the stadium with a

new energy and cheered all the way through the anthem for the first time. Since then, a new stadium has been built filled with a new generation of fans and a new soloist has taken over the responsibility of singing “The Star-Spangled Banner.” But as years pass, the tradition has stayed the same. In the atmosphere of a packed stadium, there is always a lot of excitement channeled into yelling and clapping. The fact that this starts during the national anthem isn’t meant to be a sign of disrespect. Instead, it’s a sign of support. “I think it brings more energy to the game,” Brad Egeberg, a sophomore accounting major said. He added that he believes cheering during the anthem is “more like celebrating America.” However, Egeberg does understand that some people might find it disrespectful or offensive. Dominick Passannante, a freshman majoring in marketing and finance, said it might be disrespectful “because it’s our national anthem” but also it’s not “because it’s at a sporting event.” Therefore, the event might make it more or less acceptable for cheering during the anthem. Freshman Jake Norman said

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Chicago Blackhawks fans celebrate a goal against the Edmonton Oilers in preseason action. he would only cheer at the end of the anthem, never in the middle of it. But he said it’s disrespectful for a different reason. “I think it’s disrespectful to the performer, not necessarily to the country,” Norman said. Perhaps to some performers it might be annoying that fans cheer so loud you can’t even hear them sing, but Cornelison told NHL.com in a 2008 article, “I love hearing from veterans that I

brought tears to their eyes.” If veterans can be filled with such strong emotions, what makes cheering during the anthem so wrong? The tradition might not be that far off from when fans take a moment during the game to stand and cheer to show their gratitude for service men and women who are in attendance. If they didn’t stand and clap it would be seen as rude and disrespectful. Cheering has always been

a sign of support and pride for whoever, or in this case whatever it is directed at. The debate will continue, but the Blackhawk faithful won’t be stopping their cheers anytime soon. Freshman William Serro is originally from Arizona and has never been to the United Center. Upon learning of the tradition, he said, “It’s a different culture. I’d like to be there.”

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Ignite Dance Company sparks competitive dance on campus

By Courtney Jacquin Editor-in-Chief

Ask anyone who was a serious dancer in high school, and they’ll tell you they spent more time with their “dance friends” than their “school friends.” Competitive dance teams often foster a kind of bond sports teams rarely can. Perhaps it’s that dance, for many as teens, is an outside of school activity. Maybe it’s rehearsal fourto-five days per week with competitions on the weekends, maybe it’s that dance has no season. But whatever the reason, competitive dancers form a bond that’s unlike anything else, and they often lose it when they come to college. For senior Alyssa McHugh, she missed that bond she had with her dance company in her hometown of Rockford. And of course, she missed competitive dance. So last spring, McHugh founded Ignite Dance Company, DePaul’s first competitive dance company on campus. “I missed competitions and the girls I knew missed competing, so I thought, ‘Well, we might as well start something,’ ” McHugh said. “We all wanted to give it a try to compete one more time.” From becoming an official organization to auditioning more than 30 students to be a part of the team, IDC wasted no time becoming a full-fledged company. IDC has 10 members total, split across four individual teams: jazz, hip-hop, contemporary and lyrical. McHugh choreographs for the jazz and hip-hop teams while Paige Drugas is the team captain and choreographer for contemporary, Ericka Latakas is captain and choreographer for lyrical. “(I’m excited) for choreographing,” Drugas, sophomore, said. “I’m excited to see what’s on my head on (the team), on the actual bodies.” “I really wanted to get more involved on campus and couldn’t think of a better way to do it than with this group of girls that shares the same love for dance that I do,” Latakas, junior, said.

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TOP LEFT: Ignite Dance Company founder and president Alyssa McHugh. TOP and ABOVE: IDC rehearses its full-company routine during the company’s bootcamp Saturday, Oct. 4 in the Ray Meyer Fitness Center. Latakas will not only be competing with IDC, but she’s also a member of the DePaul Dance Team. “It’s a lot, I have to bracket my time well, but it doesn’t seem like work,” Latakas said. “It’s actually a needed break from doing my school work.” Latakas isn’t the only IDC member with other DePaul dance-related experience. McHugh was one of the founding members of DePaul Dance Company, a group for lessserious dancers on campus. “I just wanted to go more toward the competition style and more advanced style,” McHugh said. “It’s fine that DDC does all different levels, but for us we wanted to continue growing, it wasn’t just a hobby for us … so we wanted to compete again and perform in that way.” IDC will be competing in only one competition this year, Starpower in Aurora, May 15-17.

Dance company competitions are different from those associated with dance teams. Fewer poms, more technique. Think “Dance Moms,” sans screaming adults. Often a convention with choreographers and master classes are attached to the competitions as well. But for IDC, becoming better, more advanced dancers is only a fraction of what it means to be an “Ignite Girl.” “Our motto is ‘to embody confidence inside and out,’ ” McHugh said. “We’re not just focusing on the passion for dance but the importance of health and fitness, mentally and physically, and how that can play into dance and other leadership roles. We’re not just building improvement in dance, but in being a student and a woman.” IDC has partnered with Secret on its Mean Stinks campaign to fight bullying during October, National Bullying Prevention Month. The group is planning

on making a video toward the anti-bullying movement, as well as tabling in the Student Center throughout the month. For freshman Cindy Luu, she’s excited to have found IDC so early in her college career. “I’m most excited about becoming part of a team again,” Luu said. “It’s nice that it’s not a lot of girls, because I get to know them on a deeper level now and it’s not a overwhelming amount of people I have to meet right off the bat.” For McHugh, when she graduates this spring, she hopes IDC will give the girls on the team something special. “I want people to be able to bond together and form a sisterhood, just because all of us that are coming from dance competition experience know what that’s like,” McHugh said. “It’s a bummer if you come to college and you’re still dancing and growing, but if that friendship isn’t there it doesn’t feel as special.”

Sports. Oct. 6, 2014. The DePaulia | 27 HENRY, continued from back page impact with the Blue Demons. Henry’s year-and-a-half of having to be patient on the sidelines is over. “I’m thirsty,” Henry said. “I’m super thirsty. I can’t wait to get out there. I’m fitting in pretty well. I think we all get along pretty well.” Henry transferred to DePaul in June 2013 after spending two seasons with the Illini. While there, he didn’t get the minutes under head coach John Groce that he expected. In his sophomore season, Henry averaged only 10.6 minutes per game and averaged 3.2 points and 2.1 rebounds per game. But coming out of high school, Henry was a highly prized recruit. Rivals.com ranked him as a four-star recruit and No. 39 in the nation. ESPN also ranked Henry as a four-star recruit and at No. 97 in the nation. DePaul recruited Henry heavily out of high school and they jumped at the chance to be able to get him when he wanted to transfer from Illinois. “DePaul is a little closer to my family,” said Henry, who attended Orr High School in Chicago. “It’s a fresh start, but I chose DePaul mainly because it was closer to family.” As for his role on the team, Henry isn’t sure what to expect. However, he described himself as a player who excels at shooting the 3-pointer and being able to run the floor. He’s the type of athlete who DePaul head coach Oliver Purnell looks for when he recruits. Purnell said he expects Henry to make a big contribution to this upcoming season. “Myke’s an experienced guy, playing two years at Illinois,” Purnell said. “It was great that he had a chance to play in our system and know our guys from last year. He’s the kind of athlete that fits right into our system.” Purnell, however, said it was too early to assume that Henry would be the starter at the small forward position. The Blue Demons have a lot of depth at the wing

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Former Illinois and current Blue Demon forward Myke Henry (20) drives the ball around Gardner-Webb’s Jerome Hill (35) during the game at Assembly Hall on Nov. 25, 2012. position with Henry, Jaime Crockett, R.J. Curington and fellow transfer Darrick Wood. Last year, DePaul relied on Cleveland Melvin and Charles McKinney to produce at the small forward position, both are no longer on the roster. “With most of these guys, it’s too early if they’re going to start even though they expect to,” Purnell said. “We’ve got a lot of competition through two days of practice and that’s apparent. That’s a good thing. Guys can push each other to get better.” Henry said he just wants to help anyway possible.

“I’m a little more dimensional and I’ve added aspects to my game,” Henry said. “I learned (in this year off) that I’ve got to be patient. We went through the ups and downs and I learned we can’t put our heads down. We’ve got to take that energy and play through it.” Henry’s first game in a Blue Demons uniform will be Nov. 6 in an exhibition against Lewis University at McGrathPhillips Arena. It will be Henry’s first game since March 24, 2012. “It’s been a long time coming, so I’m a little bit anxious because I haven’t played,” Henry said. “But now it’s here. I’m ready.”

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Myke Henry will have two years of remaining eligibility with DePaul.

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Henry‘s done waiting

Ryckbosch to miss season with ACL tear

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Junior Peter Ryckbosch

By Ben Gartland Asst. Sports Editor

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Former Illinois forward and current Blue Demon Myke Henry (20) has his shot blocked during the Illini's win against Nebraska.

By Matthew Paras Sports Editor

Over the course of last year’s college basketball season, DePaul men’s basketball went through many peaks and valleys. There were highs — winning backto-back Big East games and

upsetting Georgetown in the Big East tournament. There were even lower lows — ending their season losing 13 of their last 15 games, various suspensions and injuries and an overall lack of team chemistry. Watching all of this from the

sidelines was junior Myke Henry. Each moment left him frustrated, wishing he could contribute and be the one to potentially make a difference. “You know, you want to be out there,” Henry said. “It made me feel bad. Like damn, I could have

really helped them.” After having to sit out the entire 2013-2014 season due to transfer rules, the former Illinois forward and Chicago high school standout is ready to make an

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Junior forward Peter Ryckbosch will miss the 2014-2015 men’s basketball season after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, the team announced. Ryckbosch said he tore the ACL in his right knee during an open gym when he planted his foot and tried to twist, saying he felt a pop in his knee. “I wasn’t sure right away,” Ryckbosch said. “I was hoping I had just twisted my knee or something like that. I wasn’t sure how serious it was at the time.” Ryckbosch averaged 5.4 minutes and 1.3 points per game last season, He said that he’s not sure if he will apply for a medical redshirt waiver at the end of the season, which would allow this year to not count toward his playing eligibility.

Men’s basketball adds two walk-ons to roster By Matthew Paras Sports Editor

Tryouts for the men’s basketball team are only an hourlong. After working out all summer, players who want to make the team as a walk-on have a limited time to showcase themselves. For Joe Hanel, that opportunity almost didn’t happen. In the minutes before his tryout began, an assistant coach alerted the paperwork with Hanel’s physical hadn’t been updated. If he wanted to try out, Hanel had to rush to Sage Medical Group to update his physical and get to McGrath-Phillips arena before the hour was over. Hanel sprinted down Fullerton Avenue as his chance to make the team faded by the minute. “I had worked so hard, and I just wanted the chance to try and make it,” Hanel said. “If I tried out and didn’t make it that would be one thing. But if I didn’t get to try out, then that’s another thing. I was upset at myself for not getting everything checked out.” But as Hanel was standing in line, a manager from the men’s team came back to Sage to get him. There had been a

misunderstanding. Hanel was allowed to try the team, walk-ons work out all summer, out after all because his physical was up to improving their game for a spot. date, but only had 30 minutes remaining in Molinari, a junior guard who played that hour. his freshman year at Illinois Wesleyan 30 minutes was enough. Hanel, and University, said he attended open gyms with fellow walk-on David Molinari, are now Blue the rest of the team. Potential walk-ons are Demons after beating out 10 other players allowed to work out with the team during who tried out. Of DePaul’s 14-man roster, open hours. four are walk-ons. “I got the ball in “I’m excited, my hand as much obviously,” Hanel as I could,” Molinari I tknow I'm not going to said. “We’re two days said. “I also spent the into practice and summer in Nashville get a lot of playing time, everybody is working for an internship so I but I'm trying to make hard. It’s a lot different tried to get in the gym the other guys better in than high school, as much as I could to practice so they can be obviously. I’m just get in shape.” trying to go out there Hanel, who is better on the court. and work hard, make the all-time leading Joe Hanel scorer at Holy Family the other guys work Freshman hard.” Catholic High School “I know I’m not in Minnesota, also going to get a lot of playing time, but I’m spent his summer reaching out to walk-ons trying to make the other guys better in who have made the team previously. Hanel practice so they can be better on the court,” reached out to junior Peter Ryckbosch and he said. recent graduate Edwind McGhee. The role of a walk-on is just as Hanel “I just answered any questions he had described. They have to support their about time commitments and what it’s like teammates and are often seen cheering at to be a walk-on,” Ryckbosch said. “They’re the end of the bench. However, to even make really personable guys and I think they’ll fit

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the team really well.” Now that they’ve made the team, Hanel and Molinari will have to adjust to their roles and to the pace of the college game. Already a few practices into the year, Hanel said he’s noticed the stark difference of athletes on the college level. “I’ve heard from so many people about the size and the speed of the game are different, and I listened to them, but you don’t really know until you get out there,” Hanel said. “My first open gym with these guys, I got out of it and I didn’t know if I was fit for it. It was bigger than I even imagined.” But even as they take their time to adjust to the game, Molinari said his new teammates have been more than welcoming. Molinari, who is the son of Nebraska assistant coach and former Blue Demon assistant (1979-89) Jim Molinari, said the team chemistry is very strong. “There’s a lot of confidence with this team,” Molinari said. “What I try to do is just be a guy who brings energy and be another piece of the family. They have a great culture.” “(The culture) is what I’m most impressed by so far,” he added. “I’ve been here just a few days, but it really does feel like a family. They really have made me feel like another one of the guys.”