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| January 14, 2013

Arena, conference plans unfold

By MIKE CHAMERNIK Senior Writer

To think, DePaul was once known as “the little school under the L.” Now, the university is planning on switching athletic conferences and building a state-of-the-art arena.

As reported for the last month, DePaul and six other Big East schools will split off to form their own conference in the very near future.

The new conference, right now being dubbed

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“We’re also looking for a building that will have DePaul’s name on it and be approximate for students to be able to get to.”

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With Chicago experiencing a rise in flu-related illnesses, DePaul is encouraging students to alert the school and visit a doctor immediately if infected. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, that while the vaccine this year is 62 percent effective, there are also many other ways to stay healthy.

Got the fever

By CASSAUNDRA SAMPSON Contributing Writer

Influenza has officially reached epidemic levels in the U.S., making this winter unsettlingly atypical.

There have been 121 influenza hospitalizations in Chicago between Sept. 30 and Jan. 5, according to a report from the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDHP), almost twice as much as last year.

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported that an influenza-like illness (IFL) has swept aggressively through Illinois

causing 150 ICU hospitalizations and six flu-related deaths from October through December. The high level of flu-related illnesses has caused an increase in patients in ER rooms, resulting in hospitals rerouting patients to other hospitals and advising only severe respiratory illness for the emergency department, IDPH Director Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck said in a press release.

Rocio Isaac, a senior studying public relations at DePaul, recently recovered from her two-week bout of the flu.

“I had a really bad cold, fever and loss of appetite,” she said. “I think my nephew passed it to me,

and I got it, and then it went through my whole family.”

While Isaac’s family exhibited symptoms of the flu within the same week, it does not always have a quick domino effect.

Flu-like symptoms may not occur for up to a week after being infected.

It can transfer through something as simple as an elevator button or a public computer, according to Kim Amer, an associate professor of nursing at DePaul.

To prevent becoming infected, the CDPH encourages everyone

JEAN LENTI-PONSETTO, DePaul athletic director the “Catholic Seven,” will not be focused on football, which has been the big money sport in collegiate athletics.

“It will be comprised of institutions that are likeminded,” said DePaul athletic director Jean Lenti-Ponsetto. “[That] doesn’t necessarily mean they’ll all be Catholic institutions, but it means they’ll all be institutions whose probably primary revenue-driven sport will be men’s and women’s basketball.”

During the monthly forum at the Sullivan Athletic Center in front of Blue Demon

See FLU, page 7

Tenure policy changes await approval

By DYLAN MCHUGH News Editor DePaul’s Faculty Council will vote on proposed changes to the tenure and appeals chapter of the faculty handbook this Wednesday, after about a year of writing and developing the revisions.

An up-down majority

vote will decide if the entirety of Chapter 3 -- and all the amendments added in the process -- will either advance to a full faculty vote or be discarded. Following a successful full faculty vote, the chapter is up to President Rev. Dennis H. Holtschneider, C.M.’s approval. If it is approved, the Faculty Handbook Revision Task Force (FHRTF) will continue revising the handbook,

and after revisions are complete the entire handbook will be again put up for a faculty vote and Holtschneider’s approval.

Major changes include a standing appeals board to replace the current “ad-hoc” board; giving the final tenure decision to the provost and the appeals decision to the president, when previously the president oversaw both; and making the University

Board of Promotion and Tenure’s (UBPT) written report on the tenure candidate available to the candidate before it goes to the provost.

Jacqueline Taylor, dean of the College of Communication and a co-chair on the FHRTF, said work on the changes started last year and that See HANDBOOK, page 5

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DePaul is one of seven schools leaving the Big East to form a new athletic conference, with schools whose primary revenue is derived from their basketball programs.

See BIG EAST, page 27

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New exhibit combines art with environmental issues

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Daniel Shea's 2007 painting "Coal-Fired Power Plant (Removing Mountains)" is one of many at the new exhibit that examines the environment in a new light.

Three photos from his 2009 series “Plume” are displayed in succession horizontally, with “Cheshire, Ohio” beginning the series. The photo upon quick glance looks like a simple photo of a home surrounded by open land and trees in the background.

On further review, the clouds reveal themselves as plumes of smoke puffing from coal plants COURTESY OF DEPAUL ART MUSEUM | The DePaulia in the background. The muted Sabrina Raaf's 2005-2007 "Translator II, Grower," piece uses custom robotics that creates art colors and serene landscape give from the room's carbon dioxide levels. the photo eerie overtones; the with the Environmental Studies involves the viewer, mirroring the plumes act as a warning sign of a

By COURTNEY JACQUIN department at DePaul. The works impact all organisms have on the certain doom for the pristine and Arts & Life Editor simple lifestyle for the home. reveal the ways natural resources environment.

Photographer Allison Grant are being exploited while giving The exhibition progresses captures nature in a very different through the rest of the lower level In a winter when El Paso, hope to the future. manner – by not capturing it at Beginning on the first floor and onto the second floor. It has a Texas has gotten more snow all; she uses synthetic objects than Chicago after a summer of the museum, the exhibition good distribution of photographs arranged delicately to recreate of record-setting highs, it’s an starts with work by artist mixed with installations, keeping nature.

Her 2009 series “unsoiled” appropriate time for “Climate Sabrina Raaf. “Grower” is an the viewers interested throughout, replicates wildlife photos from of Uncertainty,” the current interactive piece that measures never bored with what might the Internet with found objects. exhibition at the DePaul Art the carbon dioxide levels in the come next.

Of the photographers in the In “Marsh,” she uses green nylon Museum (DPAM) that opened room and translates the reading to strokes of green paint on the exhibit, Daniel Shea and Allison to replicate the marshy grass.

Thursday, Jan. 10.

The exhibition pairs 12 walls. Confusing at first, the Grant stood out. Shea’s work It’s scary how well the found photographers and installation instrument measuring the carbon stems from an interest in energy objects recreate nature, but that artists together in an exploration dioxide levels look a bit like a sources. “When you flip on a is indeed the point of Grant’s of environmental issues, curated Roomba vacuum moving slowly switch, you become part of a work. When looking at the work before reading the accompanying

by Laura Fatemi in conjunction along the baseboard, the piece larger matrix,” said Shea.

statement, the viewer would not know the objects were not part of nature. It acts as a great comment on not only nature, but technology as well.

Installation artist Maskull Lasserre takes on birds in his piece “Murder,” crows to be exact. The artist leaves interpretation up to the viewer with many meanings and themes behind the carved, burned crows.

Arranged on the floor and low to the ground, the installation resembles stones washed up on a beach, but ominously black.

The crows may represent habitat destruction or species lost, or might remind you of the pigeons huddling under the heat lamps on El stops during the winter. Either way, the piece is visually striking against the stark while museum surroundings.

Environmental activist or not, a trip to DPAM before the exhibition closes on March 24 is a must. Not only is the art aesthetically appealing, the message behind the works is something worth thinking about as it feels like spring in January.

CTA 2013 fare changes will not affect UPass price

By KASIA FEJKLOWICZ Opinions Editor Chicago residents and college students are extremely familiar with the colors blue, brown and red. These colors obviously represent the eight different types of rail lines that are part of an intricate system. Servicing 3.8 million people, the Chicago Transit Authority is the second largest public transportation system in the U.S. It takes passengers around the city and into 40 nearby suburbs. With nearly 140 bus routes and rail stations, the CTA is a subject of great criticism and praise.

In November, the CTA announced some major changes that will take place in 2013. In order for the CTA to survive and stop borrowing money from the state and capitol funds, they proposed a $1.39 billion budget plan.

According to the Chicago

Tribune, all of the prices, except the full-fare single ride, will change. One-day passes and the multiday passes will cost 16 to 74 percent more. For example, the price of a 30-day pass will go up from $86 to $100 and the one-day pass will rise to $10.

Also, reduced fares for seniors and disabled people will escalate and reduced fares for students will drop by 10 cents.

The Tribune reports that 55 percent of all the riders use these passes, while the CTA claims that only tourists will be affected by this change. There are inconsistencies in these two statements, but one thing is true and that is DePaul students have no need to worry because they do not buy these passes during the school year.

“I've never had to buy my own CTA pass because of school so it doesn't affect me right now, (but) if i were a regular commuter who had to pay for a monthly pass I’d probably be a

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Though most CTA riders will have to tolerate a fare increase beginning later this year, DePaul students' UPASSes will remain unaffected. little mad. At the same time if the extra money brought in from higher rates was put back into the city then everyone should just stop complaining, said Kevin Przychodni, DePaul senior.

Mayor Rahm Emmanuel spoke on behalf of this matter and said that commuters must “make a choice” either to drive or to take buses and trains.

The CTA is raising prices in

2013 but they do not plan on raising them again until in 2016.

So even with inflation - the prices will stay the same.

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DePaul professor finds calling in Haiti

By MARGARET DZIUBEK Contributing Writer

Forty-five miles outside of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, in the town of Mirebalais, children from all over the region show up each day to a school that is a little different from the average Haitian school.

It is called l'École de Choix, and it was founded by a professor in DePaul's business school.

The story of l'École de Choix, or "The School of Choice," begins in 2010, when a major earthquake further devastated the already severely impoverished nation of Haiti. As special assistant to the president on Haiti initiatives at DePaul, Professor Laura Hartman represented the university in helping to found Zafèn, a Vincentian microfinance organization dedicated to helping Haiti rebuild.

Before the earthquake, Hartman had been working with her brother Mark Pincus, CEO of the online gaming company Zynga. His role at Zynga was to forge partnerships with nonprofits. Zynga produces well-known online games like Farmville and Words With Friends, and offers players an opportunity to contribute to social causes during gameplay.

While in Haiti with Zafèn, Hartman took note of the influx of refugees in the area around Mirebalais. Identifying a need for quality education in the area, Hartman said she and her team gradually converted a group of earthquake shelters into a more permanent school building.

“We realized there were all these children who had no opportunities to go to school,” said Hartman. “They had never been to school. It’s only $25 a year, but they were in such extreme poverty they couldn't afford it.”

Zynga helped provide initial start-up costs for the school through small donations from their large pool of game players.

“My experience at Zynga (shows that) doing something valuable for others through these non-profit partnerships really does make money.” said Hartman.

Stressing the need for welleducated teachers hired at a living wage, Hartman described l'École de Choix as offering higherquality education than other local schools, but at a cost.

“Our payroll every month is very, very difficult” said Hartman.

The K-12 school teaches in three languages — French, Creole and English — and provides lunch each day for its students.

The student body is comprised intentionally of “those living in the most extreme conditions of poverty in Haiti.

Hartman visits the school regularly and works on fundraising at home in Chicago, as the school is no longer being funded by Zynga.

“Professor Hartman visits l'École de Choix every few months,” said principal Mary Clisbee. “The children at (the

school) know her as Madame Laura. As part of our recent fundraising event held in Chicago, she worked with the students to make knotted bracelets that were to be given to each person who attended the gala event, representing a gift from the students to each supporter of Choix.”

Hartman, a native of Chicago, attended the city’s Francis W. Parker school and earned a bachelor's degree in social psychology at Tufts University.

“Francis Parker was actually really influential in my upbringing,” said Hartman. “It's a very progressive school which focuses a great deal on leadership and decision-making. Tufts was actually pretty similar.”

Hartman first became involved with DePaul when she was asked to advise a DePaul mock trial team while attending law school at the University of Chicago. After graduation, she worked at a law firm before being offered a teaching position at DePaul in 1990.

Colleague and friend Dr. Kathy Dhanda speaks highly of Hartman's passion for her work in Haiti.

“She's not a quiet person," said Dhanda. “She's always a champion for those who don't have a voice.”

Hartman argued that good education begins with effective teachers and that in order to develop good leaders, quality education must come first.

“Everyone thinks, 'Oh my gosh Haiti is so corrupt, it has all these problems.' Well, yeah, what if you were educated by someone who had no education themselves?” said Hartman.

“Give us time, and we will give you leaders who know what they're doing.”

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FROM TOP TO BOTTOM: Professor Laura Hartman with students from l'École de Choix; l'École de Choix students with new math books; Hartman with DePaul president Dennis Holtschneider at a fundraising event for l'École de Choix on Oct. 20.

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Act Out president leads with passion

at DePaul in the fall of 2010, she knew immediately she wanted to get involved with an LGBTQA organization.

“When I was freshman there A dozen or so students were three LGBTQA-based sitting in a roughly formed circle groups on campus,” said Oyelola. chattered away in a Student “I chose Act Out because I knew Center classroom on a Wednesday I was more interested in activism night, patiently waiting for the and social work than a social real discussion to begin. They group.” are not there for a night class, but After attending a few of the for the weekly Act Out meeting­ first meetings, Oyelola knew that — one of the three LGBTQA Act Out was the place for her. organizations at DePaul. When “I loved the really captivating the clock strikes 6 p.m. a leader discussions that you don’t hear emerges from the chitchat, and anywhere else about identity,” introduces the topic of the night. said Oyelola.

“A lot of those It is clear that Act Out conversations don’t happen president Rachel Oyelola, a in social relationships because DePaul junior and women's and gender studies major, is in her people feel uncomfortable or element. There is something about don’t know how to navigate the her long limbs, dark complexion conversations. Act Out was a safe and intelligent face that give the space where I could talk about impression of greatness hidden myself and my identities and my beneath a blue DePaul hoodie experiences.”

Towards the end of Oyelola’s and a black knit beanie. At the sophomore year at DePaul, beginning of the meeting, there is however, she saw Act Out begin a spark in her eyes, and it steadily to go in a direction she didn’t grows into a deep burning passion completely agree with.

Oyelola as the discussion of the night knew the best way she could deal progresses. with this situation was to run for Oyelola is not the president of president of Act Out. Act Out by accident. Since high “There wasn’t a lot of direct school, she’s been deeply involved advocacy and it got cliquish,” in LGBTQA activism. What said Oyelola.

“I felt like the space spurred her initial involvement wasn’t inclusive.

I wanted to was seeing the relationship bring in other identities to make between the oppression she sure those people had a space, experienced as part of the only too.”

African-American family in her So far Oyelola is doing neighborhood in Tolland, Conn., her best to refocus Act Out’s and queer oppression. efforts within the larger DePaul “The more I learned community. about it the more I got angry “She’s able to talk about and passionate about it,” said complex topics and everything Oyelola. “It’s very easy to bring surrounding it,” said Amelia all my identities into the queer Menton, a senior and last community and bring awareness year’s Act Out president. “The and activism to all of the issues.” conversations are often focused This passion drove Oyelola on men, and it’s isolating.

Rachel to found her conservative high is able to open it up to a lot of school’s Gay Straight Alliance people, and it’s fun.”

(GSA) chapter. When she arrived

By DIANA DILENGE Contributing Writer

JESSICA NERIA| The DePaulia

Act Out president Rachel Oyelola heads her booth during a school event.

Although Oyelola’s still dealing with many ups and downs within the group, many related to the bureaucracy surrounding student activity funds within DePaul, Oyelola has already led the group in many great strides forward.

Currently, Oyelola is working on a partnership between Act Out and the Broadway Youth Center, which is a drop-in center for homeless LGBTQA youth ages 13 to 24, to get basic necessities, such as hot showers, phones and

food.

Additionally, she is looking to do a co-sponsorship with the Black Student Union to bring the director of a film about lesbian women of color to DePaul.

“A co-sponsorship is something that we’ve tried to do in the past, and I’m hoping that this year I’ll be able to work one out,” said Oyelola.

One area where Oyelola strives to succeed is facilitating a safe and open environment in Act Out meetings. The most

The biggest change that affects students is an amendment which “eliminates the student

notes.

Taylor said a strong majority of faculty council and the task force thought the student process has been uneven.

“There hasn’t been a systematically process for what data would be collected, or who would guide the data collection, or anything else… There’s usually a student [representative] who’s doing this report, but how good a job they’re doing and how much guidance they’re getting in how to collect the data has varied wildly,” said Taylor.

However, Taylor said Holtschneider was “very adamant” that whatever change we made with student involvement had to have SGA’s approval.

“Students do have significant input in evaluation for teaching at DePaul, because we do mandatory course evaluation in every class and those are scrutinized by review committees,” said Taylor.

SGA had no comment on the

memorable meeting of the year was one where an international student shared a story about trying to reach out to her uncle, who is gay, despite her very homophobic family.

“It was really moving to hear an international perspective because things like that still happen in America, but it isn’t as common,” said Oyelola. “To share something so personal at her first meeting where she doesn’t know anyone yet is very inspiring.”

In October, Oyelola led one of her favorite discussions so far. The group talked about how October is LGBTQA month and Oct. 11 is “National Coming Out Day.” “We had a conversation about out coming out stories.

It’s interesting how people’s stories differ,” said Oyelola.

“The way I went to construct our conversation was to ask if coming out is necessary anymore. It was an interesting way to flip the script on coming out in general.”

Oyelola’s leadership style and strong conversation facilitating skills have given her peers a high opinion of her.

“The best term to describe how I feel about Rachel is impressed,” said Matthew von Nida, a sophomore Act Out executive board member. “She just took the lead and organized things in a very open discussion.

I enjoy our conversations. I feel like we can be laughing and then two seconds later turn around and accomplish things.”

As the year goes on Oyelola still has many goals that she wishes to achieve for Act Out, mainly increasing membership and collaborating more with other groups on campus.

But there is still one main goal for Oyelola: “to just to continue to have good conversations.”

"HANDBOOK" continued from front page the committee “really got to work” in December. However, Taylor said some of the changes have been in the works for “seven or eight years” under different administrators.

“It’s a political process in the sense that there are probably no two people with a stake in this that would agree 100 percent on what would be the best decision on each of these points,” said Taylor.

DePaul English professor Craig Sirles said there has been eight hours of discussion at faculty council meetings regarding Chapter 3.

"There's some people who are quite satisfied with the new version, and others that are not satisfied at all." said Sirles.

However, Sirles said he supports the new chapter and expects it to pass the vote.

Though Sirles said he thought there were a few "bad ideas" in the new version, the totality of the changes in the revisions is better

than the previous handbook.

"Don't let perfection get in the way of good ... You'll never have a perfect handbook," said Sirles.

Taylor said FHRTF studied 30 other faculty handbooks from comparable institutions.

“The process that we have in place now, and the one that we will have in place if we’re successful in getting these changes approved, is a very faculty-friendly process,” said Taylor.

DePaul economics professor Tom Mondschean, a member of Faculty Council said Wednesday’s vote “doesn’t mean anything, really” because no changes will be implemented until the entire handbook is voted on.

“I think it’s likely to be approved, and I think it’s a significant improvement over what we had… mainly, it provides much better clarity,” said Mondschean. “I think the task force has done a really great job.”

“

The process that we have in place now, and the one that we will have in place if we're successful in getting these changes approved, is a very faculty-friendly process."

JACQUELINE TAYLOR, FHRTF

presence at (promotion and tenure) review committees and standardizes the collection of data at the college level, in response to complaints from the UBPT about the unevenness of data collection,” according to an Oct. 24 special handbook meeting’s

amendment or proposed changes.

Taylor said the next revisions will likely focus on categories of faculty and grievance reports.

“Not only does faculty council have to approve changes to the handbook, but so does the president,” said Taylor, “We still hope that we will finish the whole handbook by the end of the academic year, but that’s such an ambitious goal and there are so many stakeholders... It’s one of those really intricate documents where one thing here can echo out in other places in the document.”

Gregory Marks, Dean of DePaul Law will take Taylor’s position on the task force in March, after Taylor departs DePaul to become provost of The College of New Jersey.

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Isiaah Crawford

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• Provost of Seattle University since 2008 • Received Master’s and Ph.D in Clinical Psychology from DePaul in 1985, 1987 respectively.

• Loyola University Chicago College of Arts and Sciences Dean, 20042008 • Visiting DePaul Jan. 29-30.

Kevin Stevens • Director of School of Accountancy and MIS at DePaul since 2006 • Won the “Spirit of DePaul” award in 2009.

• Received Master’s of Science in Taxation from DePaul in 1986.

• Visiting DePaul Jan. 14-15 (see schedule).

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Donald Pope-Davis

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• Vice President and Associate Provost of University of Notre Dame since 2007.

• Received Ph.D in Counseling Psychology from Stanford University in 1989.

• NCAA Faculty Athletic Representative for Notre Dame from 20062009.

• Visiting DePaul Jan. 28-29.

Gary Wihl • Served as Washington University in St. Louis Faculty of Arts & Sciences Dean from 2009-2012.

• Received Ph. D in English from Yale University in 1983.

• Only candidate not currently working for a Catholic university.

• Visiting DePaul Jan. 17-18.

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Provost search heats up

By DYLAN MCHUGH News Editor The search for DePaul’s new provost — who is secondin-command to President Rev. Dennis H. Holtschneider, C.M. — has been narrowed down to four candidates, according DePaul’s Office of the Secretary.

The candidates — Isiaah Crawford, provost at Seattle Univeristy; Donald Pope-Davis, vice president and associate provost at University of Notre Dame; Kevin Stevens, School of Accountancy director at DePaul; and Gary Wihl, former dean of the faculty of arts and sciences at Washington University in St. Louis — were selected from 10 finalists from a pool of 59 applicants. Each candidate will visit DePaul for two days and meet with DePaul President Fr. Dennis H. Holtschneider, C.M., the Faculty Council, and students.

The Provost Search Committee, consisting of DePaul faculty, trustees and SGA President Caroline Winsett, will recommend a new provost at

a scheduled board meeting on March 2. The new provost is expected to start July 1.

"I urge the entire community, students in particular, to interact with these candidates while they are on campus and to provide feedback about their experiences with each person," said Winsett.

According to DePaul’s Provost Prospectus, the provost is DePaul’s “chief academic office,” and is “immediately responsible for the intellectual life of the institution, including quality of education, research and service.”

The provost is also second in command to Fr. Holtschneider, and is more involved in the day-to-day operations of the university.

The new provost will replace interim provost Patricia O’Donoghue, who replaced Helmut Epp in July 2011. Epp served as DePaul’s provost for seven years before stepping down.

This week, Stevens will meet with staff and students Jan. 14 and 15, and Wihl will visit Jan. 17 and 18.

Kevin Stevens' Meeting Schedule Monday, Jan. 14 8:00 - 9:30 a.m.

9:45 - 10:45 a.m.

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

12:15 - 1:45 p.m.

2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

3:30 - 5:00 p.m.

Loop Campus Fr. Holtschneider Vice Presidents and Academic Affairs Leadership, 55 E. Jackson, 2201 Faculty Council, 55 E. Jackson, 801 Board of Trustees Staff Council, 55 E. Jackson, 801 Open Campus, Daley Building, 14 E. Jackson, 806

Tuesday, Jan. 15 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.

9:45 - 10:45 a.m.

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

12:30 - 1:30 p.m.

2:15 - 3:15 p.m.

3:30 - 5:00 p.m.

Lincoln Park Campus Deans, Student Center, 324 Faculty Council, Student Center, 324 Staff Council, Student Center, 324 Students, Student Center, 314 Diversity Open Campus, Cortelyou Commons Open Campus, Cortelyou Commons

Gary Wihl's Meeting Schedule Thursday, Jan. 17 8:00 - 9:30 a.m.

9:45 - 10:45 a.m.

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

12:30 - 1:30 p.m.

2:15 - 3:15 p.m.

3:30 - 5:00 p.m.

Lincoln Park Campus Fr. Holtschneider Faculty Council, Student Center, 324 Staff Council, Student Center, 324 Students, Student Center, 314 Diversity Open Campus, Cortelyou Commons Open Campus, Cortelyou Commons

Friday, Jan. 18 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.

9:45 - 10:45 a.m.

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

12:15 - 1:45 p.m.

2:15 - 3:15 p.m.

3:30 - 5:00 p.m.

Loop Campus Deans, 55 E. Jackson, 2201 Vice Presidents and Academic Affairs Leadership, 55 E. Jackson, 2201 Faculty Council, 55 E. Jackson, 801 Board of Trustees Staff Council, 55 E. Jackson, 2201 Open Campus, DePaul Center, 1 E. Jackson, 8005

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photo of the week

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Members of DePaul's Catholic Christian Ministry welcome in the new year at the Welcome Back Epiphany Party, held in the CCM office on Jan. 9.

From left to right: Freshmen Beth Pedraza, Sara Teemer, Katie Hacker, and Griffin Hardy, junior Andrew Anderson, freshman Katie Wallace, and junior Brian Bafaro.

"FLU" continued from front page over the age of six months get vaccinated. But according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the vaccine this year is 62 percent effective, meaning you should take additional steps to remain healthy.

Hydration and sufficient rest boost the immune system and can help you avoid being infected with illness. There’s also the 15-second rule for washing your hands.

“When you wash your hands, sing one round of the birthday song or ‘Yankee Doodle Dandy,’” Amer said. “Rinsing your hands is not going to do it. It seems like common sense or logical, but a lot of people don’t really wash their hands.”

Cindy Summers, interim vice president for Student Affairs, has taken precautions to communicate with Health Services to monitor the flu on campus.

“We do not have a high number that was self-reported,” Summers said. “We encourage the campus community to inform us, and we’ll know if students need to step away from classes.”

The university alerted the campus in an email sent Jan. 8 from Robert Janis, vice president of facilities operations at DePaul.

Ironically, Janis was unable to be reached at his office because he was out with the flu.

It’s not too late to get a flu shot.

For information on the flu vaccine and locations, visit www.idph.state.il.us/flu/vaccine 3 C’s from the Illinois Department of Public Health: • Clean — Wash your hands • Cover — Cover your cough and sneeze • Contain — Contain your germs. Stay at home if you are sick

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CAMPUS CRIME REPORT JAN. 1 - JAN. 8

LINCOLN PARK CAMPUS JANUARY 1 • A Liquor Law Violation report was filed on a student at 1237 W. Fullerton who was taken to Illinois Masonic Hospital.

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By DYLAN MCHUGH News Editor

COMMUNICATION DEAN TO BECOME PROVOST AT TCNJ College of Communication Dean Jacqueline Taylor, who has worked for the university since 1980 and was the founding dean of the college, will leave DePaul March 15 to become provost at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ).

Taylor said she was proud to

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College of Communication Dean Jacqueline "Jackie" Taylor leaves behind a legacy of LGBTQA and communication advancement. be one of DePaul’s first openly gay faculty members, as well as becoming the founding dean of the College of Communication.

“I’m really proud to have contributed to DePaul becoming a more hospitable environment to gay and lesbian faculty, staff and students,” said Taylor.

Established in 1855, TCNJ is a public university with about 7,000 students, specializing in undergraduate

liberal arts education. Taylor will aid TCNJ in develop a strategic plan for the university’s future.

“It really is a wonderful school,” said Taylor. “It has a strong sense of community.”

DEPAUL TO RECOGNIZE MLK DAY Beginning with the 2015-2016 academic year, DePaul will recognize Martin Luther King, Jr. Day as a holiday and close the university, according to an email sent to faculty members from DePaul President Rev. Dennis H. Holtschneider, C.M. Holtschneider wrote that the decision to close the university was made "after much consultation and consideration and was prompted by the many requests my office has received for several years that the best way to honor the legacy and message of Martin Luther King, Jr. would be to observe the federal holiday."

The email noted that the Martin Luther King, Jr. Prayer Breakfast will continue to be held on the holiday in the future.

DOUBLE-SIDED PRINTING NOW AVAILABLE In response to student requests, DePaul's Student Government Association and Information Services have teamed up to provide doublesided printing at 11 locations on campus.

In an email sent to faculty, SGA wrote that the purpose of the initiative was to "increase sustainability and efficiency on campus." Students still have the option to print single-sided

papers at the designated locations, but the printers will be set to doublesided by default. Double-sided papers will cost $0.16: the same price as two single-sided papers.

Double-sided printing is available at the following locations: Arts and Letters Hall 111, Richardson Library 2nd Floor North West and South East labs, Richardson Library 124/125, Schmitt Academic Center 235, Brownstone's, McGowan 255, Schmitt Academic Center Pit release station, McCabe Hall, Munroe Hall and DePaul Center 10012.

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS TURNS 100 The Driehaus College of Business celebrates its 100th birthday today, Jan. 14. DePaul was the first U.S. Catholic university to offer business classes in Jan. 1913, A ceremony with remarks from Driehaus College of Business Dean Ray Whittington, centennial trivia spanning the college's history, and even birthday cake, will be held in the 5th floor of the DePaul Center from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

UNDERGRADS TO GET 2.5 PERCENT TUITION HIKE The proposed budget for the 2013-2014 academic year will raise continuing undergraduates' tuition by 2.5 percent if implemented, according to a Jan. 9 email Rev. Holtschneider sent to faculty and staff.

Holtschneider wrote that the raise is "consistent with last year's increment and is in keeping, we believe, with inflation and rising

• A Possession of a Controlled Substance report was filed for a room at 1237 W. Fullerton. Offender was taken into custody by Chicago Police.

• A Disturbance report was filed for an intoxicated female refusing to leave 1150 W. Fullerton.

JANUARY 5 • A Theft report was filed for a missing wallet taken on the Red Line Train.

JANUARY 6 • An Indecent Exposure report was filed on students running nude at Wish Field under the influence of

costs." The proposed budget also raises graduate tuition by 1.7 or 4.8 percent, depending on the college and program.

THIS WEEK IN DEPAUL HISTORY DePaul is widely regarded as one of the most liberal Catholic universities in the country. But even in the late '80s, threats from some students delayed the formation of DePaul's first organization for LGBTQA students.

The Jan. 22, 1988 issue of the DePaulia reported that the first meeting of Gay & Lesbians At DePaul (GLAD) was postponed after rumors of possible students demonstrations at meeting emerged, even though the group received the support of the university administration. "It caused us to put the meeting off and reevaluate," GLAD co-founder Valerie Glaser said, "But we strongly feel that DePaul needs a gay/lesbian organization on campus."

In the following issue, the DePaulia asked students if they would

alcohol.

• A Liquor Law Violation report was filed on a room in Sanctuary Hall. Offender was transported

by Chicago Fire to Illinois Masonic Hospital.

• A Possession of Marijuana report was filed for a room at Belden-Racine Hall. Offender was taken into custody by Chicago Police.

JANUARY 6 • A Theft report was filed for a missing iPhone and case at the Student Center.

LOOP CAMPUS JANUARY 4 • A Criminal Trespass to Land warning was given to a person in the DePaul Center men’s restroom.

JANUARY 7 • A Criminal Trespass to Land warning was given to a person at 243 S. Wabash.

oppose a gay student group on campus, and one student said "Yes, I really don't think it's right for the same sex to be together." However, the majority of student interviewed were supportive or neutral on the subject.

Professor Jacqueline Taylor — one of the first openly gay faculty members, and now the Dean of the College of Communication — agreed to be GLAD's moderator.

"There's always the possibility that some people may feel threatened and respond, but that kind of response is made out of basic insecurity," Taylor told the DePaulia. "It's interesting that when a group of Polish, or Jewish or black students want to organize, people don't respond by saying 'Oh My God.'" Today, DePaul has an entire student services department devoted to LGBTQA concerns, along with active LGBTQA student organizations, and welcomed its first openly gay student body president (Anthony Alfano) in 2011. DePaul remains one of the preeminent gay-friendly Catholic schools in the nation.

DePaul ranks high in internships SGA hosts Gov. Quinn for MAP discussion

By DYLAN MCHUGH News Editor DePaul undergraduate students have one of the highest averages of internship experience in the country, according to a U.S. News and World Report study.

Released Nov. 20, the study states that 45.3 percent of DePaul’s graduating 201011 undergraduate class (about

1,565 students) had internship experience, ranking DePaul ninth on the list between Syracuse University and the Stevens Institute of Technology.

According to the study, 36.9 percent of students at U.S. News and World Report’s 330 ranked universities have had at least one internship. Of the top 10 universities with the largest percentage of interns, the average is much higher: 62.3 percent.

By ZOE BARKER Online Editor Students met with Illinois Governor Pat Quinn, Dec. 12, in the DePaul Center in the Loop to discuss a resolution to restore the Illinois Monetary Award Program (MAP). More specifically, the discussion centered around how the Illinois pension squeeze will affect scholarships like MAP. The event was hosted by DePaul's

Student Government Association.

The MAP grant from the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) provides aid to undergraduate students who are Illinois residents at in-state colleges.

Since 2009 MAP funding has been reduced by $18 million, according to the SGA. It was reported in March that funds for the grants dried up. Since then, students and activists have been working to get funds reallocated

for MAP. "MAP is an investment in the future," said Quinn.

According to a WCIS report, Currently, only half of the eligible MAP grant applicants are able to receive the aid they need to attend college."

Each year, approximately 150,000 students receive MAP grants and more than 5,000 are DePaul students, according to the SGA.

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NATION & WORLD

Nation & World Editor Lynsey Hart @The_Hartbeat DepauliaNation@Gmail.com @DePauliaNation

Turning out the lights on traditional light bulbs

By LYNSEY HART Nation & World Editor The United States government has implemented phase two of a 2007 law that makes it illegal to manufacture or import traditional incandescent light bulbs.

The first phase was put into effect in 2012 and essentially banned 100-watt bulbs, phase two affects 75-watt bulbs and 60-40-watt bulbs will be nixed at the start of 2014. To be clear, the law does not prohibit the sale, or use, of the traditional bulbs.

Incandescent bulbs will be replaced with compact fluorescent bulbs, or CFLs, which use about 75 percent less energy and last at least six times longer, when used properly.

However, some people warn that these figures to not take into account all of the effects of manufacturing and using CFL light bulbs; job outsourcing, energy required to produce the new light bulbs and materials used in composition should also be taken into consideration.

In incandescent lights, the filament is electrified until it glows and only 10 percent of the electricity used is transformed into light. In CFLs, an electric current runs through tubing that contains argon and mercury vapor.

This produces ultraviolet light, which is invisible but causes a fluorescent coating on the inside of the light bulb to glow. While CFLs take energy to “heat up” they use very little energy while they remain on, this preserves around 25 percent of energy to be used for lighting.

Historically, light bulbs have been sold by wattage, which is a measure of the amount of energy that they use. However, in order to accurately compare CFLs to traditional light bulbs, consumers will need to shop a little differently. Instead of purchasing light bulbs based on their wattage, consumers will need to look at the lumens, or amount of visible light, that a bulb emits.

According to ENERGY STAR, a joint program between the Environmental Protection Agency, EPA, and the Department of Energy, if every house in America replaced one incandescent light bulb with a CFL we would save enough energy to light over 3 million homes for one year, as well as save $600 million in annual energy costs and prevent greenhouse gases equivalent to the emission of over 800,000 cars. Currently, Americans

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[I] haven't really looked into the entire [clean-up] process.”

spend about $58 billion annually in lighting costs.

Considering that ENERGY STAR approximates that the average household has 30 light fixtures, the possible energy and monetary savings are immense.

Breaking it down to a more relatable scale, replacing the lighting in one fixture from an incandescent bulb to a CFL will save about $50.

While initially CFLs are more expensive because the bulbs cost more that traditional incandescent bulbs, Nick Souksavat, senior, said that did not deter him from replacing as many light fixtures in his apartment with CFLs as possible because, “they’re a good investment.”

However, concerns have been raised about how beneficial CFLs truly are. Fluorescent lighting is best produced when is it emitted from long, skinny tubes.

In order to make the design compact CFLs have twisted tubing, which at this time can only be done by hand. Because of this, almost all production is done in China. This has led to jump outsourcing and due to the 2007 law General Electric

Nick Souksavat, senior closed their last remaining light bulb production facility in the United States in 2010.

Another concern is that CFL light bulbs require mercury in order to work. Each bulb contains around 0.5 grams of mercury. For reference, old oral and baby thermometers, which are currently being phased out, contain 0.61 grams of mercury according to the EPA. This poses potential problems for both consumer and environmental health. If a CFL breaks, The Environmental Protection Agency, EPA, tell people to open the windows and allow the room to air out for 10-15 minutes before cleaning up the glass.

They also say to shut off any central forced air heating or cooling units and to not touch any of the glass with bare hands and to dispose of the piece in a sealable plastic bag or container.

Unfortunately, many consumers are unaware of the precautions that they are supposed to take.

Souksavat says that he “vaguely” knows about the clean up procedure but admits that he has not, “really looked into the entire process.”

There are also potential hazards to the environment.

The EPA recommends that consumers follow certain precautions when disposing of their CFLs. In the city of Chicago, consumers can drop-off old CFLs at the Household Chemicals and Computer Recycling Facility at 1150 N. North Branch (by Goose Island) or at any Home Depot. However, current laws in Chicago and many other cities across the United States do not require that CFLs be properly disposed.

A survey by Harris Interactive in 2009 found that 32 percent of participants only sometimes, rarely or never recycle eligible products.

Considering proper recycling of CFLs is even more of a hassle than other products, the percentage of consumers who properly dispose of their bulbs is likely to be even less.

This would mean that many CFLs are likely to end up in landfills were they will be broken and buried underground.

Mercury will then be able to seep into the soil and leak into the water system; effecting the ecosystem from the fish swimming in rivers and lakes to animals grazing in fields.

After more households are affected by the phase out in 2014, when 60-40 watt incandescent light bulbs are set to go, it is only a matter of time before there are

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CFLs use less energy to produce the same amount of light as incandescents. This graph shows the conversion. many more consumers who need to toss out broken lights.

Hopefully, more efficient methods will be established, or all of the energy and environmental benefits from the switch will be in jeopardy of being negated by mercury damage.

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FERAL DOGS KILL AT LEAST FOUR IN MEXICO CITY

This Week in World News

GUATEMALA CITY

MEXICO CITY

A 15-year-old girl found fatally bitten by dogs outside a Mexico City park in mid-December may have been the first victim of a feral pack suspected of killing at least four other people over the last month, prosecutors said Wednesday.

Authorities began capturing dogs in the park last week after a mother and her infant boy were found dead and covered in dog bites on Dec. 29 and the bodies of a teenage couple were found covered in fatal bites from as many as 10 dogs a week later.

The four were believed to have been the only victims until the mother of 15-year-old Ana Gabriela Nataret Ramirez told Milenio Television late Tuesday that her daughter had died in the hospital after being found near a park in the poor southeastern Mexico City district of Iztapalapa on the night of Dec. 16 covered in apparent dog bites.

The city prosecutor's office confirmed the details of the case Wednesday and said it was looking into whether her case was connected to the other deaths.

Animal control officers swept the park for feral dogs again Wednesday after capturing 36 animals over the last two days.

Borough president Jesus Valencia told reporters at the pound where the animals are being kept that 33 dogs were captured, but his office said later that 36 dogs had been caught.

In addition to rabies, the dogs have been tested for traces of human blood and DNA in order to determine if they were involved in the killings. Valencia said the rabies tests had all come back negative, and the prosecutors' office said the other tests were pending.

MAR DEL PLATA, ARGENTINA

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Argentina's naval training tall ship ARA Libertad arrives to port as planes fly overhead during a ceremony in Mar del Plata, Argentina, Jan. 9. The Argentine naval ship was detained for more than two months in Ghana because of a financial dispute. Ghana courts ordered the ship held in October on a claim by Cayman Islands-based hedge fund NML Capital Ltd. But the U.N.'s International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea ordered the ship's release last month after Argentina argued that warships are immune from seizure.

Guatemalan developers are building a nearly independent city for the wealthy on the outskirts of a capital marred by crime and snarled by traffic. At its heart is the 34-acre Paseo Cayala, with apartments, parks, highend boutiques, church, nightclubs, and restaurants, all within a ring of white stucco walls.

The builders of Paseo Cayala say it is a livable, walkable development that offers housing for Guatemalans of a variety of incomes, though so far the cheapest apartments cost about 70 times the average Guatemalan's yearly wage. Eventually, the Cayala Management Group hopes to expand the project into "Cayala City," spreading across 870 acres (352 hectares), an area a little larger than New York's Central Park .

Cayala's backers promote it as a safe haven in a troubled country, one with an unusual degree of autonomy from the chaotic capital.

Well-known Guatemalan architect Carlos Mendizabal, is not supportive of the new city.

"Cayala creates a world for those who can afford it. Cayala sells an illusion that everything is OK, but it is not open to all people," he said.

PAKISTANI NATO TRUCKERS GO ON STRIKE PESHAWAR, PAKISTAN

MAID EXECUTED IN SAUDI ARABIA RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA

Saudi authorities say a Sri Lankan domestic worker has been executed for killing a Saudi baby in her care in 2005.

The case spurred global appeals to call off the beheading of Rizana Nafeek because she was 17 at the time of the killing.

Rights groups called the death sentence a violation of international codes governing the rights of minors. She had denied strangling the 4-month-old boy.

A statement Wednesday from the Saudi Interior Ministry said the execution was carried out, but it gave no other details.

Groups such as Human Rights Watch strongly condemned the execution.

GUATEMALA BUILDS CITY FOR THE WEALTHY

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TATTOOED MAN RUNS FOR PRESIDENT OF CZECH REPUBLIC PRAGUE

Classical music composer and Czech Republic presidential candidate Vladimir Franz answers questions to the media prior to a rehearsal of his opera "War with the Newts" at the State Opera in Prague. Franz was one of nine candidates running for President in the first round of the Czech Republic Presidential election over the weekend.

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Truckers who carry supplies to NATO troops in Afghanistan have gone on strike in northwest Pakistan to protest lower pay, inadequate security and corrupt officials who demand bribes from the truckers, officials said Wednesday.

The supply route is an important lifeline for international forces in landlocked Afghanistan.

The coalition ships a significant portion of its nonlethal supplies through Pakistan into southern Afghanistan. The other land route into Afghanistan through Central Asia and Russia is longer and more expensive.

The strike began in response to the government's decision to require truckers to go through authorized companies to carry NATO supplies instead of making individual deals with the government-run National Logistics Cell, said Jehanzeb Khan, head of a transport workers union in northwest Pakistan. The companies pay the truckers less, said Khan.

He also said the government was not providing adequate protection to the drivers from Taliban attacks, and each truck had to pay corrupt security officials about $165 in bribes to pass through the Khyber tribal area on the way to the border.

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OPINIONS

Opinions Editor Kasia Fejklowicz depauliaopinion@gmail.com

‘Django Unchained’: Freeing Americans from political correctness

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This publicity image released by The Weinstein Co. shows, from left, Christoph Waltz as Schultz and Jamie Foxx as Django in the film "Django Unchained," directed by Quentin Tarantino. Waltz was nominated for an Academy Award for best supporting actor for his role in the film.

BY ALAINA HAINES Contributing Writer If there is one topic that still makes most Americans squirm uncomfortably, it is slavery.

The shameful practice that tore apart families and disconnected many from their indigenous cultures and languages eventually left a blemish upon the American face that can still be seen with even the most opaque of coverups.

This wageless, brutal economy that persisted for 300 years is, undoubtedly, what allowed the country to become such a thriving world power in remarkably little time.

Now, 150 years after the Emancipation Proclamation, America has arrived at the bittersweet politically correct center in which post-racial and color-blind mindsets persist.

Utilized by those with (usually) good intentions, post-racial and

color-blind perspectives treat racial and ethnic otherness as a metaphorical boogeyman they refuse to see.

These proponents adamantly claim, “they do not see color,” and “everyone is the same.” The issue is that we are not the same, and if one mentally distances themselves from different races and cultures, problems occur.

Acceptance of others should never be contingent on whether one can acknowledge the differences of another, but it should be readily given.

This leaves America in a constant limbo between those who wish to pretend we are all colorless people without unique cultures and histories and those who use race as a sole signifier of one’s personality traits. A happy medium would be nice.

Insert Quentin Tarantino.

Tarantino, the award-winning director with a cult following, is never one for shying away from controversial topics and themes

in his movies.

In 2009, he released “Inglorious Basterds,” a film set in Nazi-occupied France during World War II. The plot revolves around Jewish U.S. soldiers that wish to seek revenge on select Nazi leaders of the time. In his signature style of gore coupled with comedy, the film succeeds at remaining somewhat historically accurate without losing its comical properties.

Tarantino continued with his formula for success and recently released “Django Unchained,” a western film that revolves around an ex-slave on a quest to free his wife from the clutches of slavery.

America takes a collective uneasy gasp.

Here is the thing: people do not make comedies about slavery because it was a horrific period to which only the likes of sad series like “Roots” can do it justice. Or so we have been led to believe.

If even a semblance of comedy

is associated with portrayals of slavery, it trivializes the entire history, but that mode of thinking may be outdated.

Nowhere in the film is the act of slavery justified or used as comedic fodder for laughs. The brutality of the era is constantly acknowledged in true Tarantino style, full of explosions and pistol fights.

Jamie Foxx does an amazing job of being Django, the vengeful ex-slave, at times reminiscent of Nat Turner.

Caullen Hudson, DePaul senior and digital cinema student, agrees.

“I definitely enjoyed the movie and it’s worth a second viewing,” he said. “However, there were some development pieces that I felt could have made it a lot stronger. All considered, it presented a protagonist and premise that’s the closest to Nat Turner onscreen as I’ve ever seen which, despite everything, is pretty awesome.”

Stories like those of Nat Turner, Harriet Tubman and other revolutionaries of their time period are rarely, if ever, seen or heard.

Tarantino, a director known for his hyperbolic methods, is the perfect match for such a heavy topic as Django.

Instead of steering away from political correctness, he dives headfirst into the nittygritty center, exposing many of our insecurities and prejudices as a nation. And it is there that thoughtful dialogue can be reached.

Refusal to acknowledge our unique histories ultimately serves no one.

So invite a group of friends, or that girl/guy you spent the first two classes staring at, and go see “Django.” Let the comedic scenes ease you into comfort and the brutal ones spark reflection, and later discuss.

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New Year’s resolutions are overrated

There is no better time than the present

BY FRANCESCA GATTUSO Contributing Writer Five, four, three, two, one. As the crystal ball drops, the dreams and hopes of millions rise. The advent of a new year automatically releases a newfound motivation within people.

Perhaps some are looking forward to being more adventurous, while others are aiming to delve into a new hobby or even the simple desire to live each day to the fullest.

New Year’s resolutions surface in abundance, yet depending on the person they have the potential to flourish or slowly dwindle out of sight, placing a black cloud of doubt over those who are focused and willing to truly make a change and achieve their set resolutions.

But is that really fair?

Who is to say whether the young woman sitting next to you in class will not accomplish her goal of earning straight A’s, or the man riding the Red Line might not be the next great inventor as he sets forth brainstorming new concepts.

People tend to forget or overlook the critical importance of wanting to experience overall improvement in some way within their lives. The notion of setting goals, regardless of how large or small they may be, does not distract from the rewarding opportunity of bettering yourself.

Dana Alison, 22, of Chicago, believes in the power of becoming and remaining determined.

“Stick to it,” she said. “If you set a goal and are determined to stick with it, I don’t think you can fail. I’ve been working on my New Year’s resolution and have set small goals for myself along the way to reach my ultimate goal.”

Alison brings forth a stimulating argument pertaining to resolutions. The realization that the possibility of failure exists presents a burden that acts as a wall most people refuse to face. If the obstacle of the wall is confronted, success will be granted.

So the specific goals – whether it is an individual joining a gym to tone up for the spring or a child aiming to improve his batting stance for next baseball season –

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are not the problem. Instead, the problem is the negativity rooted within people.

“I don’t think many people stick to it,” said Greg Heider, 22, of Chicago.

“For example, you always see the gym packed for the first few weeks after the holidays, but by mid-Feb. you don’t see half the amount of people there.”

Like many other facets of

life there is always a chance that success will not be fully achieved, but not knowing the outcome should never prohibit an individual from trying. If doubts begin to form, the best way to combat these feelings of negativity is with reassurance.

Reassure yourself that you are indeed capable of achieving greatness and that the arrival of a new year is not the only time to

do it.

Each day allows any person to wake up and do something new with his or her life.

Do not fall into the pattern of beginning tomorrow or putting your dreams and desires on hold.

There is no better day than the present to ignite a drive and work toward not only a new and better year, but also a better you.

Snapchat: Possibly our g eneration’s self-destructive addiction

BY OLIVIA SZAUER Contributing Writer It is no secret that our generation has a serious screen addiction. We love our phones, tablets, computers, TVs and anything with an LED. Our elders are constantly nagging us about what we are doing – from reading to emailing to going on “liking” sprees via various forms of social media. The latest of these generational doings is “snapchatting.”

Essentially, the Snapchat app allows anyone with a smartphone to take a picture and draw on it or write one line of text and send it to friends to view for up to 10 seconds.

To view the picture, the receiver presses on the notification and the picture will disappear after the allotted time.

I thought it was silly at first until I was having full conversations via Snapchat.

The adorable icon “Ghostface Chillah” is inviting and represents a brand new concept.

“What’s the point?” my mom and so many others have asked, and I really could not think of an appropriate or even witty response. I just told them that it is funny to send silly faces and amusing pictures to my friends.

For instance, I was working eight hours a day over break and Snapchat was the perfect remedy to my boredom. My friends sent me snaps when they were awake, eating, playing with pets, visiting friends, watching TV and so on. It is like FaceTime texting.

Evan Spiegel and Bobby Murphy are

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Our generation simply loves pictures. Kids now have a different understanding of themselves because they see who they are beyond a mirror reflection.”

the two Stanford students responsible for this marvelous addition to my social media family. Their legacy is 50 million snaps being shared each day. Snapchat exploded much more rapidly than Instagram because it is not a network. It is one-on-one communication.

Spiegel and Murphy realized how photos are such a fundamental part of our daily lives – they just added a selfdestruct button.

Right now I have 4,170 pictures on my iPhone all taken since April when I had to reboot my phone. I do not think I even had a total of 1,000 pictures in all of high school, even when MySpace was popular and Facebook was on the rise.

With an iPhone, it is extremely simple to just take a picture – or five – of anything and everything.

My Snapchat high score is 4,848. You get 12 points per snap, and if you send three in a row to the same person it is worth 20 points. Essentially this means I have sent at least 250 Snapchats, which is low compared to most of my friends.

Our generation simply loves pictures.

Kids now have a different understanding of themselves because they see who they are beyond a mirror reflection.

This is a paradigm shift our parents did not grow up with. They do not understand the appeal of sending “selfies” and other photos every 20 seconds.

For us it is fun, but there are the obvious concerns surrounding the fact that anyone with Apple iOS or Android can send pictures to their friends that will ultimately disappear. The only way they could be saved is if someone took a screen

shot – but do not worry. The app informs the sender of such a breach.

Anna Brenoff of The Huffington Post wrote, “Certainly, it is the perfect tool for sexting. You get to show off your privates and there’s no evidence left for extortion later. It also means that your Mom, who is doing her best to police what you do online, doesn’t get to see what you send your friends.”

Brenoff has a 12-year-old son, so her policing is going to be more extreme than any college student’s parents (I hope).

But she also has a point: Snapchats that are Rated R or include illegal substances do exist, even though the app was made with good intentions.

There is no way to punish anyone if they send anything inappropriate, harmful, rude, etc., but it is also very easy to just not accept any more snaps from that person.

Internet privacy is a common topic, and I believe more teens know how to deal with it than in the past. Snapchat is for friends, not enemies.

Just as adamant as our generation is about sharing everything about our waking hours, our parents are quick to assume the worst. They simply do not understand instant sharing, which ultimately causes them to worry more than needed.

The longevity of the app is questionable, but for now it is the one way my friends will ever see a picture of me without makeup on as I am still waking up.

Even if it is just a fad, it has revolutionized communication by making instant messaging more personal.

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

FOCUS

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Top Chef College Edition Put away the ramen noodles and sharpen up your cooking skills in the kitchen

By WENDY ROSEN Contributing Writer Budget-minded college students may want to eat healthy, but little time and money often lures them to the fast-food counter or a quick bowl of ramen noodles rather than the kitchen.

While students are making New Year’s resolutions to cook fresh food, many are faced with little money, less time and few kitchen skills. But overcoming these challenges is possible, according to cookbook author Jill Carle, 26, who wrote “College Cooking: Feed Yourself and Your Friends” during her junior year at Arizona State University.

“Ramen is cheaper than anything else, but you also don’t want to turn into a block of salt … Just make a couple of big meals and it doesn’t require you to cook every single day, and it’s a lot cheaper in the long run than it would be to just end up going out,” said Carle.

Terrah King, sous chef at Bread and Wine near Irving and Western, said students should cook the childhood favorites that make them feel comfortable and happy.

“If you’re cooking food that you enjoy to eat … it becomes less of a hassle than it does when you’re cooking just for sustenance,” said King.

Prepping Carle’s first attempt at college cooking was making cookies without a mixer and mixing bowls. She ended up mixing the batter in a pot and baking the cookies in a makeshift pan. The experiment worked, and her roommates loved them.

“As long as you have one or two big pots and a steak knife you can do just about anything,” she said.

Chef David Robin, a Kendall College graduate and owner of the food truck “Hoof and Feather,” suggests a few more kitchen essentials: a cutting board, a sharp knife, a half-sheet tray, a plastic spatula, a wooden spoon and a whisk.

A crockpot is also handy and foolproof, said Stephanie Folkens, 26, program coordinator at Common Threads, an organization that teaches affordable, healthy cooking to low-income families.

Simply cut up ingredients, toss them in, and you can make soups, stews, oatmeal and even a roasted chicken.

King adds a George Foreman Grill to the list because it works anywhere – even a dorm room.

“You plug it into the wall, it can grill anything – vegetables, meats, fruits, lettuces for salads – all types of stuff. It’s really a multitasker,” said King.

Once you have picked up some tools,

then stocking your pantry will mean less running out for last-minute items.

Carle recommends starting with a few pantry basics: pasta, rice, canned diced tomatoes and chicken and beef bouillon.

She suggests keeping Mexican and Italian seasoning mixes on hand to substitute for expensive single spices called for in many recipes. Her pantry list also includes oil, white wine vinegar, soy sauce, flour and other baking essentials.

Shopping Planning ahead and smart shopping shaves dollars off grocery bills, according to 2011 DePaul graduate Katie VanderMolen, who began writing her blog “The College Culinarian” in 2008. She recommends checking online for grocery store deals and picking out a few items to create fast and easy meals.

“I bought 3 pounds of chicken breasts that were on sale last week and made chicken pasta, chicken soup, chicken n’ dumplings, and froze some for future meals,” said VanderMolen.

Carle agrees that students are better off when they plan out their meals before shopping. Otherwise they will end up throwing food away, which is like “throwing your dollars in the trash can,” she said.

Students should shop for fresh meat

and produce, which is cheaper than picking up processed foods, according to Folkens.

Making friends with the butcher and the deli counter will also pay off, according to Robin. He recommends asking for the amount of an ingredient the recipe requires.

“You don’t always need a half-pound of something or a quarter pound … I’ll just buy $2 of prosciutto,” he said.

But VanderMolen beat Robin’s deal.

“One time I needed bacon for a recipe and I didn’t want a whole package, so I went to the meat counter and bought 2 strips for thirty cents,” she said.

Students can also save money and support their communities by shopping at neighborhood butchers and family grocers, according to King. Local farmer’s markets are another great place to pick up fresh, economical food that requires little preparation.

“If you wanted to throw a couple of salads together for the week you’d have really great ingredients, awesome lettuces, beautiful beets, baby carrots, radish, all types of awesome produce,” said King.

That is good news for vegetarians who purchase produce and grains, which tend to be less costly than expensive meats, according to Carle. Vegetarians are also often more creative with spices and vegetables.

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Kitchen Check List Set of pots and pans

Measuring spoons

Knives

Large spoons

Cutting board

Rubber scraper

Baking pans

Grater

Blender

Garlic press

Stacking bowls

Hot pads or oven mits

Colander

Pastry brushes

Can opener

Vegetable peeler

Spatulas

Measuring cups

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DePaul students can sign up for $9 cooking classes at Treasure Island on Clybourne near Southport. Local and international chefs demonstrate 3 - 4 menu items Tuesday evenings and offer generous samples, according to Cooking School Director Stasi Waleski.

King’s most important tip is to get organized. She first recommends taking all ingredients out and measuring them before “banging out” a recipe.

“You don’t have to hassle with going back and forth to the fridge and grabbing this ingredient and grabbing that ingredient … it’s so much easier and it takes an extra 5 minutes,” said King.

Since Carle only has time to cook for herself a couple of times a week, she selects family-sized recipes and freezes leftovers in individual portions.

“It’s like your own version of a microwave meal, and probably much cheaper in the long run and much better for you,” said Carle.

Whatever you decide to cook, don’t be afraid, said King.

“Be fearless, go full force with it, have lots of confidence,” she said. “The most important thing about cooking good food – whether you have the time or not – is putting your love and energy into that.”

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Silver Linings Playbook 8 nominations

And the Oscar goes to...

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By MIKE HORKY Contributing Writer

Lincoln 12 nominations

Life of Pi 11 nominations

Les Misérables 8 nominations

It’s awards season, and with that comes the nominations for the 85th Academy Awards.

This year had many predictable entries such as “Life Of Pi” and Steven Spielberg’s biopic “Lincoln.” However, there were quite a number of pleasant, and unpleasant, surprises which many could not have seen coming.

First on the list of pleasant surprises is the four nominations given to “Beasts Of The Southern Wild,” a small independent film that got critical acclaim, but not much Oscar buzz. It managed to snag up much deserved nominations for Best Picture, Adapted Screenplay, a directing nod for first-time nominee Benh Zietlin and a Best Actress nod for nine-year-old Quvenzhané Wallis. Wallis is now the youngest nominee for Best Actress in the history of the Oscars, a feat few thought would ever be surpassed.

Another fantastic surprise is the love for Michael Haneke’s devastating French film “Amour,” which managed to snag five nominations, including Best Director and a much deserved Best Actress nod to Emmanuelle Riva, who is heartbreaking as a woman suffering a stroke in the midst of a marriage that is falling apart. It’s shocking that Haneke and Zietlin beat out sure-fire nominees Kathryn Bigelow and Ben Affleck for Best Director, but it’s a kind of pleasant shock.

It’s nice to see two seemingly forgotten films getting so much recognition.

Along with these two films, seeing David O. Russell’s “Silver Linings Playbook” and Quentin Tarantino’s “Django Unchained” getting multiple nominations this year is exciting to say the least. While Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper were obvious contenders for Best Actor and Actress, it was

interesting to see O. Russell snag a Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay nomination, as well as Jackie Weaver for Best Supporting Actress for . All were well deserved nonetheless.

Tarantino managed to snag a Best Original Screenplay nomination, while “Django Unchained” got a Best Picture nomination despite controversy. The bigger surprise is Christoph Waltz getting a Best Supporting Actor nomination for his outstanding work in “Django Unchained,” beating out predicted cast member Leonardo DiCaprio.

On the list of unwanted surprises comes the shocking omission of Paul Thomas Anderson’s provocative film “The Master.” While it managed to snag three deserved acting nominations (for Joaquin Phoenix, Philip Seymour Hoffman and Amy Adams), it received no other nominations. Anderson was never in consideration for Best Director, but Best Original Screenplay for sure, and a Best Picture nomination could have been possible, seeing as there are only nine nominations this year instead of 10. Two other unpleasant surprises are the inclusion of “Flight” for Best Original Screenplay and Denzel Washington for Best Actor. It was an OK film that knocked out better nominees like Anderson for screenplay or John Hawkes for his knockout performance in “The Sessions.” And while Ang Lee was assured a nomination for Best Director and Best Picture for “Life Of Pi,” the inclusion of it in Best Adapted Screenplay over films like “The Perks Of Being A Wallflower” is almost appalling.

Perhaps the biggest surprise, welcomed or not, is Oscar host Seth MacFarlane getting a nomination for Best Original Song for his film “Ted.” It’s news no one could have seen coming, and appears to have come out of the blue. But that’s what the Oscars are all about: surprises, good and bad.

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2013 winter album preview

By SHANNON SHREIBAK Contributing Writer With the year being recapped and reminisced over and over and over … (get my point?), we’re all looking for a new music fix. But in this desire for musical improvement lies one predicament – how is someone expected to navigate the maze of new releases, reissues and comebacks slated for 2013?

This handy guide can scratch the surface and get you rolling toward some new tunes and maybe your favorite album yet.

Toro Y Moi, “Anything in Return” (Jan. 22)

Known for his fuzzy bedroomeyed pop chants, musicianproducer Chaz Bundwick – better known by his stage name Toro Y Moi – will be releasing his third album Jan. 22. Labeling “Anything in Return” as "sincere pop," Bundwick's last two singles are hinting at twinkleeyed synths, bouncy drum lines and velvety vocals. Sure to be a standout indie album, Bundwick stands to straddle the line between mainstream and indie, creating on of the most universally accessible records of the year.

Ra Ra Riot, “Beta Love” (Jan. 22)

Ra Ra Riot's slimmer lineup in the album art for their third studio album, released Jan. 22.

Pissed Jeans, “Honeys” (Feb. 12)

Pulling out all the stops to promote their third studio release – from a barrage of slick chamber pop singles to a real "ice record" – Ra Ra Riot is gearing up for a grand entrance into 2013. The first album since the departure of cellist Alexandra Lawn, the New York outfit has cordially left their baroque trimmings at the door and picked up a fancy for synth-heavy balladry along the way. “Beta Love” is sure to be one of the most transformative of the band's career, and perhaps the year.

Known for their shamelessly sludgy garage punk, it’s no surprise that East Coast noise churners Pissed Jeans haven’t mellowed in their years as Sub Pop cool kids. The Pennsylvania punks are finally following up on 2009’s noise rock stalwart “King of Jeans.” The lead single, “Bathroom Laughter,” is a raw slab of fraying static and groveling vocals aimed to shred throats and crack skulls. And when pain sounds this good, it’s hard to gripe about blood and tears.

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p.m Jan. 19. Opening acts include Jetty Boys, Sore Subjects and Death and Memphis. You can enjoy the punk rock sound of David Vapid, a Chicago native, for $10.

In contrast to these bands listed above, if none sound appealing to you, you can see Scottish artist Emeli Sandé, who brings a mixture of soul and R&B, perform 8 p.m. Jan. 22 at Lincoln Hall.

Save the date for Ellie Goulding’s show Jan. 29 at 7 p.m. at the Aragon Ballroom for $30.

Also coming to Chicago, Soundgarden will play Jan. 29 and 30 at 8 p.m. at the Riviera Theatre.

Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, “Push the Sky Away” (Feb. 19)

Eccentric Australian rocker Nick Cave has graced outside of the shadows of his (respectfully) twisted mind to unveil a new album with his band The Bad Seeds. The single “We No Who U R” leans towards Cave’s usual sinister vocals and dark themes, but with a confident classic rock lilt. With this album incubating in the cold winter months and his sole Midwest tour date at the Chicago Theatre, Nick Cave is giving us plenty to be excited about this spring.

Concerts not to miss during winter quarter Chicago’s music scene has enough concerts lined up for this winter quarter. In January alone, concert venues in Chicago have a range of genres for students to enjoy.

Starting off this winter quarter of concerts, there are three concerts to choose from.

Freelance Whales will play 9 p.m. Jan. 19. at Lincoln Hall.

An indie rock band, Freelance Whales has a unique sound that you can enjoy with tickets at $15.

Dan Vapid & The Cheats perform at the Beat Kitchen 9

If you are looking for bigger shows, these are the three concerts you should start saving up for if you want to be close to the stage.

Lady Gaga will perform Feb. 13 and 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the United Center. Make the Gaga concert your Valentine’s Day place to be.

With spring break still weeks away, it’s not a bad idea to make plans before then. To have some fun before spring break, see British rock band Muse perform March 4 at the United Center at 7 p.m. As another option to kick off spring break, Rihanna will perform March 22 at 7:30 p.m. at the United Center.

Cave Singers, “Naomi” (March 5)

Closing in on a nearly twoyear hiatus, Seattle quartet Cave Singers are slated to release yet another melodi-punk album in early March. Quietly promoting the record with intimate shows and hush-hush appearances, the band seems to be steadily approaching a breakthrough. Lead single "Have To Pretend" features staccato strums and throat halting groans, all pining over lost love and a harsh reality. If you’re looking to wring out those stale tears to a ghostly soundtrack, “Naomi” is your best bet, and a fine one at that.

David Bowie, “The Next Day” (March 12)

David Bowie may be the only person eager to give gifts on his birthday rather than receive. The Thin White Duke dropped a bombshell single on his 66th birthday last week and announced a forthcoming album.

Touted as a lively equilibrium of "classic Bowie" and "innovative Bowie," the sexagenarian rocker seems ready to prove that age is nothing but a number with “The Next Day.” Effectively ending his decade-long hiatus from music, Bowie fans are eager to hear what comes next from the groundbreaking record.

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Ellie Goulding will perform at the Aragon Ballroom Jan. 29.

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“The Book of Mormon” in Chicago Successful mission of hilarity, genuine message

By GRANT MYATT Design Editor

“The Book of Mormon,” winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, had quite the reputation pre it as it came to Chicago. With the Broadway production sold out months in advance, it’s one hot ticket. Rest assured, the Chicago company matches the spirit of the Broadway production, bringing this hilarious experience to the Midwest.

At a basic level, what sets “The Book of Mormon” apart from other shows is the material.

In a dynamic team of “South Park” creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker along with “Avenue Q” composer Bobby Lopez, the musical is a unique fusion of humor, religion, real-world issues and driving music. It has a classic musical theater structure interlaced with raunchy humor, keeping it a show that extends beyond the interest of typical theatergoers.

This breakthrough musical follows the story of two mismatched Mormon boysElder Price, who has prayed to be sent to Orlando, and Elder Cunningham who has a wild imagination. However, the boys are sent off to carry out their mission in volatile Uganda. In a clash of two different worlds, the missionaries struggle to connect with the Africans and baptize anyone into the church.

It’s no easy feat to make light of serious issues like AIDS, genital mutilation and religion, but the “South Park” creators know how to carefully construct the perfect mood by continually crossing the line and pulling it back. That in mind, with expletives flying left and right, this is the show to leave your little sibling at home. However, the humor is just one layer as the show constantly pulls the audience in different directions throughout—from the crude humor, to poignant plot moments and powerful songs.

Most notably, the Chicago

cast not only delivers a strong performance, but also appropriately looks the part of young teens. The three leads create a strong, dynamic trio, fresh from the original cast.

Nineteen-year-old Ben Platt

the awkward, misunderstood Cunningham is genuine and endearing as he channels a sense of nervous energy throughout.

In combination, Platt’s powerful voice and comedic timing sets him apart (especially in the Act One finale “Man Up”) as a true standout.

Straight from the Broadway cast, Nic Rouleau captures the charm and ambition of Elder Price. Taking over the role from original Broadway cast member Andrew Rannells, the move to Chicago allows Rouleau to explore and make the role his own. With a demanding score, Rouleau’s experience in the role shows through his skillful vocal placement and stamina.

This dynamic duo, along with Syesha Mercado as Nabulungi, sparks great chemistry throughout.

Known for her strong vocals from “American Idol”and the National Tour of “Dreamgirls,” Mercado excels with the music as she takes subtle liberties beyond the written score. Together, Platt and Mercado create a priceless

PHOTOS BY JOAN MARCUS

Nic Rouleau (left) and Ben Platt as Elder Price and Elder Cunningham in "The Book of Mormon" Chicago. (from the film “Pitch Perfect”) as Elder Cunningham steals the show. Breaking the mold of previous actors to play the role, Platt’s slender build works perfectly. His take on

rendition of “Baptize Me,” and they couldn’t be cuter together.

Being a last minute replacement with two weeks before previews began, Mercado will certainly grow more comfortable in the

role with time.

The cast also features local Chicago actor and Steppenwolf ensemble member James Vincent Meredith as Mafala Hatimbi and Pierce Cassedy as the flamboyant Elder McKinley. In a true group production, the ensemble builds a solid foundation with numerous dance breaks and strong harmonies. Despite some poor seating at the Bank of America Theatre, the production translates perfectly to Chicago with an identical set designed by Scott Pask.

Although depicted in a satirical way, the show does contain some validity. Amidst all the humor are accurate facts and realities of the Mormon religion embedded in the book and lyrics.

What’s best is that the show progresses to be about more than just Mormonism and religion, ultimately creating something for everyone.

Much like on Broadway, the Chicago production is sold-out until March 3, but tickets are currently on sale through June 2. Sold-out performances are a good sign for an open-ended run as rumors have suggested for the Chicago cast.

Broadway in Chicago suggests patrons buy their tickets early, consider premium seating and try weekday performancesespecially Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Ideal for a poor college student, they offer a dayof lottery for $25 tickets to each performance. You can enter your name up until two hours before the show when they pull names in the theater’s lobby.

“The Book of Mormon” is currently running through Sept. 8 at the Bank of America Theatre.

Tickets range from $45-$115. *Originally published online on Dec. 21, 2012

'Million Dollar' fills the Appollo Theatre

By EMMA RUBENSTEIN Contributing Writer

There is nothing more delightful than a little discord between appearance and reality.

The exterior of Chicago’s famed Apollo Theater is modest, but its current show, “Million Dollar Quartet,” packs a zesty and energetic punch. It is hard to believe the magnitude and volume that radiates from within this seemingly small theater.

The show chronicles the famous night during which Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins came together during an unforgettable recording session at Sun Records.

While the show undoubtedly takes some artistic license, its authenticity is delightful. The play catapults its audience into a world of song but provides some semblance of a narrative so that they are not lost in a sea of musical numbers. Its effect is almost concert-like, though it is wrapped in a rich story.

Elvis Presley is portrayed by the charismatic Brandon Bennett.

PHOTO BY JOAN MARCUS

The original Broadway cast of "Million Dollar Quartet."

His energy is impressive, though he often fades into the background while his talented cast members take center stage.

This may be intentional, but the show necessitates four equally dynamic performances. Bennett could pay far greater homage to “The King.” The show’s rhythmic energy carries him along, though his performance is a bit of a missed opportunity.

Chicago actress Whitney Kraus Jones takes on the role of Presley’s beautiful girlfriend.

While her physical presence is petite, her performance packs an incredible punch. Her rendition of “Fever” is nothing short of mesmerizing and her dynamism

lights up the evening. While Bennett’s performance leaves something to be desired, it is rather humorous to witness his female counterpart outshine him many a time.

Chris Damiano’s portrayal of Johnny Cash is nearly flawless.

Though his performance is a quieter one, he radiates humility while still delivering jawdropping music. He pays true homage to the genius that was Cash himself. He comes across as the gentlest of the four beasts, and his presence seems to constantly balance and neutralize tensions while never fading into the background. His character is genuinely likable; he is a much-

needed facet in a show that is packed with so many difficult and diva-like personalities. He imbues the production with a reassuring rhythm that creates a lovely pace.

Lance Lipinski portrays the infamous Jerry Lee Lewis and, without a doubt, carries the show. His representation of the pianist is almost humorously precise, and his technicality is impeccable. His performance is a treat to both watch and listen too; his talent is apparent the moment he sets foot onto the stage.

When it came time for “Great Balls of Fire,” the audience was nearly on their feet. He is a master of both the microphone and the keyboard, using them like toys while simultaneously creating incredible music. His energy, at times, borders on stifling but manages to ride the fine line between delightful and overbearing, while never traveling too far in the negative direction.

Shaun Whitley portrays Carl Perkins and comprises another of the weaker links within the show.

His character is grounded and

is enjoyable to both watch and listen to, but lacks the spark that both Damiano and Lipinski infuse the stage with. The show itself mutes the negative effects of his lackluster performance, though it could have been vitalized on a whole other level if it were stronger.

“Million Dollar Quartet” is an experience as well as a production. The simplistic set provides an intimacy that puts the audience right inside of the recording studio alongside the dynamic foursome. While a show comprised mainly of musical numbers has the potential to fall flat, the Chicago cast breathes inspiring life into it.

The cast has a daunting task at hand, though their portrayals of four of music’s greatest legends are all in all impressive and enjoyable. While some performances are weaker than others, the Apollo Theater’s current show vibrates with energy and provides an all-around good time.

“Million Dollar Quartet” will run through April 28 at the Apollo Theater.

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'Motherf**ker' a test of trust, relationships

By GRANT MYATT Design Editor Direct from Broadway in 2011, “The Motherf**ker with the Hat” comes to Chicago in true Steppenwolf fashion. Pieces from the Broadway production with a fresh Chicago company creates a dynamic look at relationships, addictions and recovery.

The show focuses on recovering alcoholic Jackie as he works to get back on his feet after being recently released from jail. Working to rekindle his relationship with longtime girlfriend Veronica, Jackie’s trust is questioned when he spots another man’s hat in their apartment. Jackie’s mood flips as he struggles for answers and revenge.

Jackie, played by John Ortiz, carries the show as he fights to keep his head above water.

Capturing the vulnerability of his character, Ortiz keeps you rooting for some vengeance from start to finish. Sandra Delgado, who plays Veronica, opens the show with confidence, creating authentic chemistry with Ortiz that is very compelling. Some of the strongest moments lie within the silence as Delgado faces downstage fighting back tears.

This five-person show comes down to the relationships. From scene to scene Jackie looks for

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From left to right: Jimmy Smits and John Ortiz. support from his sponsor Ralph D and cousin Julio.

Frustrated with Veronica, Jackie relies on his recovery sponsor for guidance. Their apparent friendship of support is not as healthy as it appears to be, though. Ralph (played by Jimmy Smits) has problems of his own. In a tense relationship with wife Victoria (played by Sandra Marquez) they have trust issues of their own.

Ralph D, played by Emmy Award winner Jimmy Smits, towers over the cast and commands the stage as his character requires. Although the experienced actor seemed the least comfortable of the

cast, he delivers a very static performance in comparison to the very dynamic story.

Throwing one more relationship into the mix, Jackie frequents his Cousin Julio’s apartment for a helping hand as he works to sort out his life. Gary Perez, who plays Uncle Julio, adds the perfect dose of comedy into the tense and f-bomb filled script.

The most flawless part of the production is undoubtedly Todd Rosenthal’s creative set design.

Jumping from apartment to apartment the walls drop, revolve and turn in perfect choreography.

Along with Terence Blanchard’s original music that propels along

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John Ortiz as Jackie in The Motherf**ker with the Hat. the transitions, the technical Yorkers lies an intricate story of aspects of the production are relationships and trust. impeccable.

“The Motherf**ker with Tony Award-winning director the Hat” runs through March Anna D. Shapiro’s direction 3 in Steppenwolf’s Downstairs helps bring these characters to Theatre. Tickets range from life. For an hour and 40-minute $20-$86. Student discounts and production, the show is very rush tickets are also available engaging. At surface level, “The before every performance. For Motherf**ker with the Hat” additional student discounts, visit just sounds angry. However, stppenwolf.org/students. amidst these foul-mouthed New

'Amour': discussing death and lying

By DANIEL GAITAN Contributing Writer

How do you care for a suffering loved one? “Amour,” the sublime French-language nominee for best picture directed

by Michael Haneke, encourages discussion surrounding the endof-life by highlighting the pain one aged couple faces navigating caregiving, medical treatments and death.

Amour’s first scene takes place in an elegant Parisian apartment. Firefighters bash in the doors and cover their noses from the smell of human decay.

They proceed to the bedroom, only to find a woman’s corpse wreathed in carefully arranged flowers. The rest of the film is flashback.

The apartment belongs to Georges and Anne, a posh couple in their eighties who care deeply for each other. They have been married for decades and are finally enjoying the rewards of having lived successful music careers. However one morning, Anne (Emmanuelle Riva) goes into a catatonic state during breakfast. This state triggers a flurry of health problems, including paralysis. Georges (Jean-Louis Trintignant) dutifully does the best he can to care for her. He promised he would

not put her in a nursing home or let her die in a hospital. The film suggests they do not have advance care directives, a living will or power of attorney. If they did, the film would have ended much differently.

Planning for the end of life Advance care planning involves learning about the types of decisions that need to be made in case of a medical crisis and aims to ensure an individual’s desires are carried out.

One common form of planning is a living will, a written document that tells doctors how a patient wants to be treated if incapable of making decisions about emergency treatment,

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according to the National Institute on Aging. A power of attorney is a legal document that names a healthcare proxy, someone to make medical decisions on behalf of a patient unable to do so.

Illinois is currently paving way for a new form known as POLST. The Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment program is designed to improve the quality of end-of-life care.

POLST forms allow patients to indicate preferences regarding resuscitation, intubation, intravenous antibiotics and feeding tubes- something Anne could have used.

This image released by Sony Pictures Classics shows Emmanuelle Riva in a scene from "Amour."

So why do so many ignore University of South Florida director Dr. Bruce Wilson: “Death end-of-life planning? Economic researchers recently published a has become a taboo subject, but it status may play a role, as study on the advance care plans of hasn’t always been so… Medical Americans with fewer financial Colombian, Mexican and Puerto science has evolved very rapidly, means plan less for the end-of- Rican women living the in the and over the past 50 years we life than wealthier individuals. U.S. The researchers found a lack have become so good at treating According to the Journal of of English language proficiency illnesses that we somehow have Health and Social Behavior, “One contributes to readiness and come to view death as an option.” of the most enduring findings in willingness to prepare.

Perhaps “Amour” will health research is that people with Individuals may avoid end- encourage more individuals to less education, income, assets, of-life planning because it is hard keep the end-of-life in mind. and lower status jobs fare worse to talk about. Accepting death After winning the coveted Palme on every possible health outcome and dying is uncomfortable, d’Or, Haneke told the Village and health behavior,” explained partly because it is less common Voice the film has a universal researcher Deborah Carr, Ph.D. than at anytime in human history. timeliness to it because old age Language proficiency may According to practicing awaits us all, “it’s inevitable.” also be a barrier to planning. cardiologist and former hospice

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Winter weather must-haves

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By KRISTEN GOLDSTEIN Contributing Writer With dropping temperatures, harsh winds and days that feel incredibly short, it is easy to fall into the habit of throwing on the easiest outfits that will keep us the warmest. However, often times those go-to pieces aren’t always the most stylish, but luckily, these five simple items can save your winter style: Statement jewelry This seems like a no-brainer, yet sometimes when the temperatures continue to drop day after day and we don’t feel like bothering to get out from

underneath our warm blankets and go to class, we may get lazy in the fashion department – relying on our ready-made outfits for quick dressing without much thought. The easiest fix for those dull fashion days will always be a great piece of statement jewelry.

Throw on a few pieces of arm candy or a big, flashy neck piece and you’ve immediately gone up a few notches on the style meter (not to mention it creates the illusion that you didn’t just get up.

Classic pea coat A warm winter coat is key, but if you’re not careful, a puffy bubble jacket will hide the chic outfit underneath. A good option to keep warm and stylish through

these winter months is a heavy pea coat. A pea coat is a timeless classic, and can easily be added to any wardrobe. When fit properly, its sleek lines create a flattering shape that will enable you to stay chic without lots of added bulk.

Patterned/colored gloves Have some fun and spice up your winter-wear with some patterned or colored gloves.

Often times gloves become an afterthought, making us opt for basic black, so what better place for a little style surprise than a bold pop of color at your fingertips! However, it is still important to coordinate so it is best to pick up a few pairs and style according to your winter

coats. Pairing an all-black outfit with maroon gloves or adding a little animal print is an easy way to stay stylish while out in the cold.

(Faux) fur anything Regardless of your political stance, (faux) fur is a must for the winter season. Not only is it warm and comfortable, it also adds an immediate touch of luxury and glamour to your look. The great thing about the use of (faux) fur in fashion is the number of ways to wear it. Colors vary from naturals to neons and range from short and smooth to shaggy a lá Mongolian lamb. If you lean more towards the understated side go for a

simple fur scarf, earmuff or hat to add a bit of texture to your ensemble.

A stable wedge It is hard to resist the urge to put on those stilettos for a night out, but in this weather, even the most talented wearers can take a tumble with an added five inches under their feet. For safety’s sake, give your sky-high heels some time off and go for a wedge instead. Besides the obvious comfort factor, a good wedge can not only give you the extra height you’re looking for, but also can be just casual enough to go from day to night without you having to think twice about footwear.

Cool looks for the cold

By NICOLE CASH Contributing Writer

The dark and cold days of the winter season make many of us want to curl up in sweats and hoodies under the covers all day, but luckily, the fashion industry, which influences both those on the runway and those on the street, provides stylish men and women everywhere with an opportunity to indulge in fashionable pieces – even in the cold winter months.

On the streets, both men and women alike utilize scarves.

For women, infinity scarves in patterns and solid colors are available almost anywhere, and are particularly popular.

Sweaters, cardigans, knit hats, leather jackets, military and pea coats all give men and women an edge to smart street style.

Although these styles are certainly seen on models such as Karlie Kloss, Elle Fanning and Miranda Kerr, as well as fashion moguls like Betsey Johnson, the runways and high-end designers give practical streetwear a much more individualistic and highfashion style.

For men looking to express their dapper taste, designers such

as Marc Jacobs provide cozy sweaters and cardigans, in neutral shades that match the winter atmosphere, as well as some colorful knitwear, sometimes played up with patterns or fun buttons, to make those dull days a touch brighter. Marc Jacobs also exhibits collared Oxford buttonup shirts, giving men a simple yet classic and fresh look to pair with rolled-up denim and a pair of suede or leather ankle boots – both of which are trends seen on the runways and the streets.

Burberry creates shiny metallic blazers, bomber jackets and trench coats in blue, pink and a citrus mix of orange and yellow, made especially for bold men.

Leather jackets, always in style for both men and women, are also seen in lookbooks for designers' new collections and on the runways and streets. Michael Kors offers fur lined pullovers, gingham blazers, and plaid pea coats. Topshop, a Michigan Avenue favorite, also brings classic looks with a unique spin for men's winter fashion: tweed blazers, denim collared shirts, flannel and plaid tops.

In women's winter fashion, chiffon blouses loaded with studs or enhanced by Peter Pan collars (seen everywhere from Forever

21 to H&M and Topshop) are layered with blazers and leggings or denim. A standard outfit for fashionistas, many pair these button-up blouses and leggings or denim with military-style boots or simple, knee-high leather boots.

Many boots, especially military or low-ankle ones, are often embellished with studs or buckles, adding a distinctive touch to the classic black, gray or brown leather boots. Studs are also seen on suede flats or ankle boots by Vince Camuto and Steve Madden.

Fur vests, collars and hats are also popular; Chanel presents fur as well as lace and plaid for women's winter fashion. Leather skirts by Marc Jacobs and Juicy Couture, paired with patterned, flow-y tank tops and tights often make the scene in winter fashion.

Puffer coats by Burberry, as well as leather jackets and pea coats, all remain a classic go-to for women's outerwear. Also

by Burberry, peplum sweaters, cableknit sweaters and sweaters detailed with pockets and gold buttons are worn by women.

Winter collections by Topshop give women a range of options, from simplistic black and white pieces of the Arthaus

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Nicole Cash and Kyle Schmude show how to stay fashionable throughout the cold winter months. collection, to ombre sweaters combined with Aztec patterns and neons from the Rave New World collection, to the always popular embellished and metallic articles of Galactica.

Regardless of the season,

stores and high-end designers create pieces and matching winter accessories to bring out the fashionista in everyone – despite the wind chill, ice and frigid temperatures.

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'Girls' returns despite racial criticisms on.

By NATALIA HERNANDEZ Contributing Writer

Lena Dunham is 25 years old and last April, she starred in and created the show “Girls.” Jan. 13, “Girls” returned for a second season.

"If you loved what we were doing last season, we're going to push it further. And if you hated what we were doing last season, you're going to hate it even more," said Dunham in an interview with the Today Show.

The show follows Hannah Horvath, Jessa Johansson, Marnie Michaels and Shoshanna Shapiro, who are four 20-somethings navigating a post-graduate life in New York City.

“It's a very adult show. It's about the mistakes you make along the way to happiness,” said Judd Apatow, executive producer of the show and director of movies such as “Bridesmaids,” “This is 40” and the upcoming “Anchorman 2.” “These are the disasters you go through before you find the right person to settle down with and the right job that you like. It's the ‘lost years.’”

Booker T. Washington once said that success is to be measured not by the position one has reached in life, but by the

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Cast members, from left, Allison Williams, Zosia Mamet, Jemima Kirke and Lena Dunham, at the premiere of "Girls" at the NYU Skirball Center on Jan. 9. obstacles that one has overcome – Dunham is no stranger to the obstacles of criticism.

Within hours of its premier, the show received noteworthy amounts of criticism from bloggers, news sources such as Fox News and, most notably, from writer Jon Caramanica of the New York Times. Caramanica called the show out on their lack of racial diversity, its narcissistic characters and their state as privileged millennials.

Caramanica gives the example of character Jessa, who is “nervously facing down an abortion [and insists], ‘to have children with many different men, of different races,’ as if they were trinkets to be collected, like

key chains or snow globes.”

Julia Poukatch, a psychology major at DePaul University, agrees. “[The show] is great, but only represents the ‘white’ perspective,” said Poukatch.

“Lena Dunham has said before that she doesn't feel comfortable writing for other races because she doesn't think she'll be able to do it justice since she's writing from experience.”

It is true: it is almost impossible to find that many Caucasians in Brooklyn. About the only encounter we get in “Girls” is a homeless AfricanAmerican, and some Haitian and Jamaican nannies that make minute-long appearances in a

Entertainment (GBE) artists went from minor celebrities in their South Side neighborhoods to the next big thing in the eyes of recording industry executives.

Keef now boasts a respectable six-figure record deal courtesy of Interscope, while GBE affiliates Lil’ Reese and Lil’ Durk have since been picked up by Def Jam, and King Louie by Sony/Epic.

The major labels’ delayed interest in these teenage stars, combined with their meteoric rise to fame based solely on YouTube videos, and lyrics riddled with references to drug use and gang violence, effectively captures the zeitgeist of the hip-hop recording industry today. But in an age when one’s “15 minutes of fame” is often more like 15 seconds, others see drill as a flash in the pan.

“Keef is an organic artist,” said manager and GBE associate Peeda Pan, whose real name is Idris Abdul Wahid. Speaking over the phone, the confidence in his client was palpable.

“This is a 17-year-old rapping about all of the grimy things that take place in the hood, and people can tell that [he] is really living this,” said Pan. The “hood” Pan speaks of is Chicago’s deep South Side, an area which has experienced a huge increase in gang violence in 2012. Keef and company make it clear that they are no strangers to gang culture, toting firearms in music videos and making references to organized

crime connections via hashtags on Twitter. Even the descriptor for their music, known as “drill,” carries connotations to a vicious lifestyle that for them is the norm.

“To ‘do a drill’ means to commit a crime,” said Pan. “It also refers to the musical aspect… [the percussion] sounds like a marching band.”

Stylistically speaking, “drill” is a clear offshoot of the “trap” subgenre that has ruled rap radio in recent years, with producer Lex Luger and rappers like Gucci Mane, Waka Flocka Flame and Juicy J being its most successful trailblazers. Originating from the Southeast, the trap sound has proven undeniably influential and comprises most of what is heard on the radio today. The production, or “beat,” is typically down-tempo and bass-heavy, with lyrics that meander through machine gun-rhythm hi-hats and staccato snare rolls. The vocal hooks are repetitive and easily chanted, which makes for the ideal club anthem that can be at once bombastic and unnerving. Drill maintains all of these aesthetic hallmarks, but implements hooks that are more sung than rapped, as well as synthesized backing melodies doused in spacey reverb. This sonic patchwork, according to Pan, is representative of Chicago’s diversity.

“Drill represents Chicago because it’s a melting pot of different styles and cultures,” he said. “It’s a great representative

Drill music on the rise

By ANDREW MORRELL Contributing Writer

Phill Roche, then a DePaul senior finishing his degree in marketing and business management, was sitting in class May 1, when he got a call from an unfamiliar number. Working as a press representative for rising Chicago rapper King Louie and affiliated video producer Duan Gaines, Roche had been trying for months to get major publications interested in his clients to no avail.

Upon calling the number back, he discovered it was MTV, suddenly curious about Louie after hearing him namedropped by Kanye West on his latest star-studded remix. Chief Keef’s “I Don’t Like,” had been something of a local sensation since March, racking up views on YouTube thanks to a video shot and produced by Gaines. The 16-year-old Keef, whose sound is a more abrasive example of the burgeoning drill scene that Louie also represents, became heavily hyped by the music press at large, despite having been familiar to Chicago-focused hip-hop blogs for some time.

“The media missed them,” said Roche, when contacted by phone. “And the record companies played catch up.”

Thanks to West’s remix, singsong hooks and heavy social media presence, Chief Keef and associated Glory Boyz

10-episode series, but Dunham says that for season two, things are about to change.

“I really wrote the show from a gut-level place, and each character was a piece of me or based on someone close to me… only later did I realize that it was four white girls,” said Dunham.

“As much as I can say it was an accident, it was only later as the criticism came out, I thought, ‘I hear this and I want to respond to it.’”

Although many of us might have brushed past the criticism, it has now become something of an irritation. Like one of those pimples that, until shamelessly pointed out, went unnoticed, and is now all we can keep our eyes

Will there be a fifth “Girl” added to the line up (Maria Lopez, perhaps)? Who will start dating the black guy? Will we finally find out that Marnie was actually adopted by two Asian parents?

Whatever the surprise ingredient will be that will remedy the concerns of wellmeaning critics, it has opened up a dialogue that has been far too silent in the past. A dialogue on misrepresented realities, perhaps, because “Girls” is not the disease, but the symptom of an ignored culture that cares about issues of race, gender and sexual representations in our media.

Meaning that this season comes with an added element of excitement and curiosity, because this show really is something fresh that many people are excited about. “‘Girls’ is super relevant to both sexes and one of the most realistic interpretations of American 20-somethings I've seen on TV,” said Alex Thibodeau, 22, a political science major at DePaul.

Perhaps we do not have to like everything we watch; perhaps we can just laugh and love the fact that after months of waiting, we can love that “Girls” will give us something to talk about.

Chicago trap musician Chief Keef. of trap, but embodies versatility – the beats have their own cadence.”

While evidently striking a chord with the mainstream, drill’s detractors don’t believe the hype.

“Personally, I really am not enjoying the music artists like Chief Keef are producing,” said Jacob Alderman, host of HipHop Times on Radio DePaul.

Alderman has little faith in drill as an enduring artistic movement.

“I think drill is a passing fad in popular music, but will definitely remain a part of the rap music scene as more artists copy the style,” said Alderman.

Dustin Ruttenberg, a co-host of HipHop FriDaze on Radio DePaul, pointed out a lack of originality on Keef’s part.

“Chief Keef’s music is really nothing new in hip-hop,” said Ruttenberg.

“Unfortunately because of this style’s overwhelming popularity with this new growing demographic, sales will drive the decisions

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of record producers. Therefore artists like Chief Keef, Waka Flocka Flame, Juicy J, etc. may set the new standard in hip-hop.”

Record company executives are banking on Ruttenberg’s prediction coming true, although, as Roche explains, they are proceeding with caution.

“The labels realized that they can try to capitalize on the YouTube hits and are offering them cheap deals,” he said. “A lot of these young drill artists are thirsty to sign, and if they sell poorly, [record companies] don’t lose much money.”

With Keef’s debut album “Finally Rich” having hit the shelves Dec. 18, it remains to be seen if Interscope’s investment will pay dividends. In any case, the commercial success or failure of drill will continue to be decided not by record execs or YouTube views, but rather on the attention span of its audience.

“That’s business at the end of the day,” said Roche.

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Winter weather tips for new Chicagoans

By AMANDA BOLEMAN & ADAM SADUR Contributing Writers

Dear DePaulia, Help! I just moved to Chicago from Hawaii and I have not experienced a “real” winter before. The first thing everyone tells me when they find out I am from Hawaii is, “Oh I hope you’re ready for the snow!” I have never seen or touched snow and do not know what to expect.

What suggestions could you give me in terms of gearing up for the winter holiday? I have done a little research on my own so that I can adjust to the weather but it doesn’t seem very helpful. Here are some questions that I have.

Question: How much earlier will I need to leave in order to get to class on time via the CTA? DePaulia: If you’re going to class or anywhere via the train you can only expect mild delays.

The trains run pretty smoothly during the winter. Just make sure to bundle up for waiting on the train platform, where icy winds can make the wait a bitter one. Not to fret, every outside platform should have heated areas accessible by a push of a button!

If you are taking the bus around Chicago, this is a very different story. Unlike the trains, expect heavy delays for buses during the winter. Not only will there be longer waiting times and delays during snow, but the actual

reduce your heat bill: • Lower your thermostat, each degree will actually save you a nice sum of money • Ask your provider if they offer annual check-ups on your heating system, and make sure you have a clean filter • Keep the heat where you are. Curtains, blinds and drapes can be drawn to keep the heat inside a room, but should be opened if sunny • Close off heating vents in unused rooms • If you own a fireplace close the damper so warm air doesn’t escape • Lower your hot water heater to 115-120 degrees Q: Is it dangerous to drive in

the snow?

DP: Driving in the snow can be relatively dangerous especially if you’re not used to the conditions. Make sure to drive slow and avoid any harsh turning.

If your car does slip on some ice and spirals out of control remember to turn the wheel in the opposite direction that you are spinning. Driving in the city can be tricky, especially right after a storm or heavy snowfall, but after doing so for many years, the city does a pretty nice and efficient job of laying down salt before and after snowfall to keep major streets safe to drive.

Driving in the snow won’t be your only concern if you own a car. You’ll need a snowbrush and ice scraper to clear off ice on your windshield, and to dig out your car from snow. A small shovel isn’t a bad idea either. Make sure to get a winter maintenance check-up for your car; there’s nothing worse than having your battery die in the middle of winter.

Additionally, keep a full tank of gas in your car. Gas lines can freeze, so you can pour antifreeze product such as HEET into your gas tank to prevent this from happening. Lastly, my favorite thing to keep in my trunk at all times besides jumper cables is kitty liter. Kitty liter actually works better than salt if your car is stuck in slush. Just lay some down in the path of your wheels to gain traction for your tires.

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Chicago during a snowstorm in January of 2012. bus ride will take longer than usual due to the weather. Give yourself plenty of extra time to get where you need to be if using the bus.

Q: I heard they put salt on the road, why do they do that?

DP: Salt when put down on the road will actually help lower the temperature at which water will freeze. The salt will break down any ice on the road so that your tires will maintain traction during the winter. Rain and melting snow will turn into ice during the winter so be careful. You can lay down salt on sidewalks, driveways, and most importantly your steps to prevent any injury from slipping. Ice can be very dangerous, make sure

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to watch your step and drive carefully!

Q: What is the cost of heat?

DP: Your heat bill will be determined by how often and how much you use your heat.

Typically gas companies will warn that the average cost of running your heat throughout the winter can be around $180 a month. The average cost of keeping a home warm during the winter last year was $928 per household, which was a decrease actually from the previous year.

Don’t be fooled: Chicago can have some of the harshest winters and the price of heat is supposed to rise as much as 20 percent this year due to the rising cost of gas.

Here are some tips on how to

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BLUE DEMON HARDWOOD REVIEW

Young's 35 not enough in loss to UConn

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Moses Morgan (left) and Derrell Robertson box out UConn's DeAndre Daniels.

By MATTHEW PARAS Senior Writer DePaul’s men’s basketball team suffered its worst loss of the season Tuesday as the Connecticut Huskies cruised to a 99-78 victory over the Blue Demons.

The Blue Demons (106) came into the game with a four-game road winning streak, but were simply overmatched. UConn (11-3) jumped out to a quick 9-0 lead at the beginning of the game and it got worse from there. The Huskies went into Photo Courtesy of The Associated Press halftime with a 20-point Brandon Young goes up for a basket guarded by UConn's R.J. Evans during lead (54-34). the first half of DePaul's 99-79 conference loss in Storrs, Conn.

The Huskies' large lead

Blue Demons endure late comeback, defeat No. 11/10 Cardinals in Big East opener

By JULIAN ZENG Sports Editor

In front of a boisterous crowd at a packed McGrathPhillips Arena Jan. 5, the women’s basketball team almost let its Big East opening matchup against Louisville slip away.

But an early second half lead was enough to keep the Blue Demons ahead until the final buzzer, giving them an 86-80 win over the No. 11/10 Cardinals for their sixth straight victory.

“You define yourselves by what you do against the highest level of competition,” said head coach Doug Bruno.

“When you have the opportunity to play top-10 teams on your home court, you have to seize that opportunity.”

The Blue Demons put together an 11-2 run in the first

three minutes of the second half to push their lead to 5244. The run was capped by an Anna Martin three-ball, who scored 17 second-half points.

Her third three-pointer gave the Demons their largest lead of the game, a 70-56 advantage with under 10 minutes to play, and the game looked to be well at hand.

But despite an 80-70 DePaul lead with 4:52 remaining, Louisville's Shoni Schimmel drilled consecutive deep threes to trim the lead to four.

Monique Reid, who finished with a game-high 25 points, hit a jumper on the following possession to close the gap to just two.

“I was hoping we would make some stops and extend the lead even farther so that we wouldn’t be in that scenario,” said Martin. “They really did a good job of taking us out

was in part due to UConn’s DeAndre Daniels, who scored a career-high 26 points and grabbed eight rebounds, dominating the Blue Demons on the inside.

DePaul’s Donnavan Kirk and Charles McKinney were both suspended for violation of team rules, and the team struggled to maintain any semblance of an effective defense effort.

UConn guard Ryan Boatright also proved to be a big problem for DePaul.

The 20-year-old sophomore often led the fast break, including throwing down a dazzling one-handed dunk in the second half. Boatright

had 22 points and shot 50 percent from the field.

DePaul’s Brandon Young was the lone bright spot for the Demons. Young scored a career-high 35 points (13-22 FG) and added five assists.

As a team, DePaul shot 44 percent (31-70 FG), in line with their season average of 45. However, the Blue Demons were outrebounded 46-26, which proved to be a significant disadvantage.

With the loss, DePaul fell to 1-2 in Big East play.

The Blue Demons' next game is against Cincinnati at Allstate Arena, Jan. 15.

of our offense in the last four minutes,” said Martin. “When that happens, you just have to respond defensively.”

Martin followed the Reid shot with a coast-to-coast layup, bringing DePaul’s lead to 82-78. Louisville, unable to convert on its next two possessions, fouled Hrynko in hopes that the game could be extended. But Hrynko calmly netted all four free throws to ice the game and give DePaul its first conference win of the season.

“I’m glad that we were able to show people that we can beat the number 10 team in the nation, in a televised game,” said Bruno. “Once we lost to Dayton, it’s easy to fall out of the top 25, but it’s hard to climb back in. We still have a lot more to do before we GRANT MYATT | The DePaulia get back into the top 25, but Anna Martin scored 22 against Louisville, moving her into ninth all-time I think we’re a worthy team.” on DePaul's career scoring list.

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Chanise Jenkins left the game midway through the second half with an ankle injury.

“I believe the game of basketball is about As usual, Martin and her teammates kept it putting pressure on the opposition on both sides under control. of the ball,” said Bruno. “I thought we did a “We just ignored it. We’re there to play, to really good job.” compete, and all of that was left aside,” said It wasn’t a totally happy affair for the Blue Martin.

Demons. Freshman guard Chanise Jenkins went Saturday's win was a resounding victory down with an apparent ankle injury midway fresh off of Wednesday’s 65-45 beat down at through the second half. There were also several the hands of Villanova, a game that Bruno said small scuffles involving DePaul players and simply shouldn’t happen to a program like USF’s Andrea Smith. As the lead grew for the DePaul.

Blue Demons, the Bulls became more frustrated “Today was a huge bounce back game,” said and Smith got into a couple of shoving matches Bruno. “We absolutely had to bounce back,” on loose balls.

head coach Lovie Smith about a week later.

But why would they fire a coach who only had three losing seasons in his eight years of coaching? John Oremus, a DePaul sophomore and football enthusiast, believes that it’s because Lovie Smith put his focus in the wrong places.

“Gone are the days when a team could win a Super Bowl, let alone a conference or playoff berth, without a sound offensive unit. To put the old phrase to rest, defense no longer wins championships,” said Oremus.

Many of the Bears’ points came from a defense that set an NFL record for most turnovers returned for touchdowns through seven games. They were also one pick-six away from the NFL record set by the San Diego Chargers in 1961.

However, the record-breaking defense was countered by one of the blandest offenses in the league.

Jay Cutler threw 67 percent of his passes to Brandon Marshall, which made it easy for teams to shut down the Bears’ entire pass attack just by double-teaming him. Newly signed Matt Forte had a very subpar year, and the offensive line was dreadful at times, unable to clear much space for the running back. A great defense shouldn’t be forced to be on the field for most of the game because the offense can’t get the job done.

It should be very clear to Chicago after this season that the Bears need their offense corrected, and that realization is also very clear in the Bears coaching candidates.

Even though the Bears have

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pretty much called everyone in the nation to ask for their interest in the head coaching position, General Manager Phil Emery realizes which direction he wants the team to go in. The big names so far are Marc Trestman, a coach in the Canadian Football League; Todd Clements, the offensive coordinator for the Green Bay Packers; and Mike McCoy, who was the offensive coordinator for the Denver Broncos.

The focus on finding someone with an offensive mindset is something Oremus also agrees with in his thoughts of whom the head coach should be. He also suggested the Bears get a coach like Bill Cowher or Jon Gruden who are tough and are “both Super Bowl winners [who can] satisfy the fans that criticized Lovie’s perceived softness or go with an offensive prodigy.”

Regardless of who will be chosen, the Bears need to find someone who can realize the importance of a high-powered offense, someone who can recognize when something isn’t working (i.e. the Devin Hester wide receiver experiment). They need a head coach who will be a bit harder on the team in order to prevent slumps that continuously cripple the Bears.

The coaching search is narrowing down quickly, so Bears fans should keep their eyes on the Internet, because even though the coaches’ names may not resonate, this is undoubtedly Emery’s most important move yet.

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"BIG EAST" continued from front page coaches, athletic department employees and around 15 student organization leaders, Ponsetto talked about some of the major news items involving the school.

Once a stable college conference, the Big East has essentially installed a revolving door. Not taking into account the Catholic Seven, four core schools (Pittsburgh, Syracuse, Rutgers and Notre Dame) will bolt this year or next while nine other schools will join in some capacity in roughly the same time frame.

“My own personal feeling is that our presidents were getting a little conference expansion fatigue,” said Ponsetto, adding that many of these schools are good additions to the Big East from the football side, but not when it comes to basketball.

The Catholic Seven are seeking to form their own conference possibly later this year but most likely next year, and additional details are still being negotiated.

The new group might keep the “Big East” name, other outside basketball-centric schools (like Xavier, Butler and Gonzaga) may join to round out to 10 or 12 teams, and the Catholic Seven representatives are working on a 12-year, $500 million television deal with Fox. Though the focus will be on basketball, other DePaul sports will not get the shaft when it comes to a new conference.

“Financially it won’t have any impact at all on our operating budget, or our scholarships or anything like that,” said Ponsetto. “It will all pretty much stay the same. I think that’s one of the nice things about this group.”

In addition to the realignment, the new DePaul basketball arena was discussed at the forum. DePaul is seeking to move out of the Allstate Arena, where they have played since 1980. The two most likely options are for the school to build its own arena, or to become a tenant at the United Center.

The United Center became an intriguing option in November, when it was reported that the UC would offer the school 10 years free rent, along with

a number of other caveats including the use of the Bulls locker room, a court design, banner space in the rafters, and the construction of an in-arena DePaul store. Scheduling is one of the main issues with this plan, as the Bulls and Blackhawks each host 41 games apiece at the venue every year. DePaul might not get the choice of home dates.

The ideal option for DePaul is its own arena.

The proposed building would host all of the men’s basketball games and at least half of the women’s games. It would also be used for graduation, concerts and other events.

“We’re also looking for a building that will have DePaul’s name on it,” said Ponsetto, “and be approximate for students to be able to get to.”

About that: a Lincoln Park arena is just about out of the question now.

The school and an outside company performed a feasibility study to see if a near-campus venue would work, and such a location does not exist.

In addition to finding the space to build an arena, the school also needs to find the area that can hold a large amount of parking (the venue will hold at least 10,000 fans).

Instead, the arena will most likely be in the South Loop, near McCormick Place.

While that location is not particularly near the Loop campus, a new Green Line stop at Cermak Road will service fans heading to the proposed arena.

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As is fairly obvious, constructing a 10,000 seat arena is not cheap, with estimates ranging from $150 million to $250 million. But students need not worry about any increases in tuition costs or decreases in financial aid.

“If the university decides to go down this path,” said Ponsetto, “there will be some fundraising that will be done for this facility, and the new conference that we’re about to embark on is going to be financially a little bit more lucrative than the situation we currently have.

“Any increase in the athletic

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department budget would be offset by additional revenue dollars that would be created by the athletic department,” said Ponsetto.

Also, the new arena is not contingent on the creation of a new conference.

Ponsetto said DePaul would receive an uptick in TV money anyway if they were to remain in the Big East.

DePaul is envisioning big changes towards the end of the decade, perhaps reinventing the school’s entire image. They could have a new arena, a new conference and a new brand.

The little school will soon be big-time in athletics.

Highlights of the NHL-NHLPA deal - The CBA (collective bargaining agreement) will run for 10 years through Sept. 15, 2022, with a mutual option to terminate the deal after eight years.

- Owners and players split revenue 5050 each season.

- The 2012-2013 season will run for either 48 games or 50 games and will be kept entirely within the respective conferences.

- Salary cap starts at $70.2 million for shortened season, and drops to $64.3 million from 2013-2014 forward.

-The minimum salary starts at $525,000 this season and reaches $750,000 for the 10th and final year of the agreement.

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Hockey pucks are stacked on the boards as Vancouver Canucks players skate past during an informal NHL hockey practice at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, B.C. time to follow all 82 games will now be treated with fewer games. As Rodriguez puts it, it is a “good stepping stone for the new fan who is not ready to immerse himself completely into the sport, but wishes to see it played at its highest level.”

However, for several die-hard hockey fans, the league is a greedy entity not worth their money or time. They have plenty of other options as well, as Watkins noticed around the cancelation of the highly hyped Winter Classic.

“I figured out that the American Hockey League was a

good replacement if there was no hockey after going to a lot of Grand Rapids Griffins games,” said Watkins. “There would be other hockey to watch if there was no season, but I’m still glad it’s back.”

While the immediate effect of the lockout on the fanbase has yet to be seen since the season has yet to start, there is no doubt that some will be angry or cheering.

Regardless, all fans can be glad that nobody will have to go through this again – at least not for another eight years.

- The participation of NHLers in future Olympics has yet to be determined.

The decision will be made outside of the CBA. - Seven-year limit on free-agent contracts (eight-year limit when a team signs its own player to an extension).

Unrestricted free agency continues to open on July 1.

Source: The Toronto Star

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Bull-ed over

Back on ice Is NHL in danger of losing casual fans in shortened year?

Total team effort leads Blue Demons over Bulls 91-75

By JAKE PAYNE Contributing Writer

By DAVID WEBBER Assistant Sports Editor After a blowout loss at Villanova last Wednesday, Anna Martin knew that she needed a special performance to give the Blue Demons a leg up in their game against the University of South Florida.

Martin was at her best Saturday night, scoring a season-high 35 points en route to a dominant 91-75 victory over the Bulls.

“I played strong defensively against Villanova, but I was nowhere to be found offensively,” said Martin. “[Tonight], I was taking my normal shots and they happened to go in.”

The senior guard’s 35 points were one shy of her career high, and it keyed a superb all-around effort for the Blue Demons. Brittany Hrynko had 22 points and eight assists and Katherine Harry came up big with a double-double, scoring 13 points and pulling down 12 rebounds.

As good as the offense was for DePaul DENNIS GEORGES | The DePaulia (13-4, 2-1), the defense may have been Anna Martin's 35 points against USF Saturday were one off her career high. even better. The Blue Demons locked down in the first half, holding USF to 26 defense swarmed the Bulls and forced first half. He was especially satisfied with points. Martin sprinted out of the gates tough shots. the way DePaul used a balance of offense hot, hitting seven of eight shots which Head coach Doug Bruno was and defense to take over the game. gave DePaul an early lead, while the impressed with his team’s effort in the See WOMEN'S BASKETBALL, page 26

Changing of the guard

For any other team in the NFL, 10-6 would constitute a good season. The Washington Redskins, the Minnesota Vikings, the Baltimore Ravens

proceeded to slide themselves out of the playoffs, losing key games at key moments. They lost five of their next eight games, two of which were divisional games, which are life or death in the tough NFC North.

Questions about how

ALEX WATKINS, sophomore

this could happen were on the mind of all Bears fans as they watched the Vikings demolish the Packers to get in the playoffs and to keep the Bears out. The Bears front office acted swiftly, firing head coach Lovie Smith about See BEARS, page 26

See NHL, page 27

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and the Cincinnati Bengals all had what could be considered fantastic years. The Chicago Bears shared the same record; however, unlike the other teams, their season was far from fantastic.

Starting 8-1 after the first nine weeks, the Bears

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...it was weird that the [NHL was] fighting over money that they weren't making.”

fans, the league spurned all of that, making the possibility of losing a casual fan base even more inevitable.

Carlos Rodriguez, sports director of Radio DePaul and DePaul sophomore, first got interested in hockey after the Stanley Cup run by the Blackhawks in 2010. He can see what this lockout does to the new fans.

“It is frustrating to see a lockout, as it hinders my ability to learn about the sport and maybe even buy a ticket to see it live,” said Rodriguez. “The lockout essentially pushes hockey back to a time when fewer people cared about it, so it’s not good for financial and visibility reasons.”

Yet the focus should no longer be on the NHL nearly losing a season – the focus should lie upon a shortened season.

The last season that was shortened was in 1994-1995, which featured Cinderella runs by several teams that would normally not even be mentioned with the playoffs. The New York Rangers would eventually win in a season that was described as “a sprint instead of a marathon,” as the Calgary Herald put it.

Not only will sprinting put more teams under pressure, since any lost game could be that one to miss the playoffs, this will also help the fans. Since there are not as many games, people who did not have the

Lovie Smith watches his team during a game against the Arizona Cardinals in Glendale, Ariz. The Chicago Bears fired Smith after the team missed the playoffs for the fifth time in six seasons.

By JAKE PAYNE Contributing Writer

Jan. 7 was a polarizing day for the NHL, after the 113-day lockout ended with the NHL and NHLPA agreeing on a new 10-year CBA (it can also expire in eight years). Amongst the simultaneous sighs of relief from players, staff and happy NHL fans, the groans of more pessimistic people made themselves present.

This is the third time under commissioner Gary Bettman that a work shortage has happened and also yet another time where fans were thought of last.

During the lockout, fans had to wade through hope-inducing statements such as, “We have made progress today,” only to have the next meeting between the two sides be summed up with a depressing quote from both sides.

With hockey-related revenue, contract length and salary caps being the big issues in the negotiations, it seemed to fans that the NHL was losing track of who was providing the money they were fighting over.

“I felt it was weird that they were fighting over money that they weren’t making,” said Alex Watkins, a die-hard Red Wings fan and DePaul sophomore.

After having one of the most profitable years in their history, debatably because of the increase in marketing and in casual/new

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