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DePaul forms alliance with medical school
By DYLAN MCHUGH News Editor
DePaul will start a “strategic alliance” with the Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science (RFUMS) to bolster their respective medical programs, the university is expected to announced on Wednesday. Located in North Chicago, RFUMS specializes in medical science programs for graduate students, whereas DePaul offers
So you think you’re really funny? By PETER KELLY Contributing Writer Each night across Chicago, in dark rooms dimly lit by overhead lights and buzzing with laid-back energy, lines are being crossed, traditional values are heaved out the window and sexual innuendos run rampant. Ladies and gentlemen, this is your local comedy scene. Chicago has long been one of the best circuits for comedians to work on sets and refine their performance skills. It is home to legendary comedy theater The Second City, located in the Old Town neighborhood. The Second City has paved the way for countless famous comedians and continues to be a prominent stepping stone towards the national spotlight, as shown by three of its members recently signing on to join the cast of Saturday Night Live. The journey does not start at Second City for most comedians however; it starts in small bars doing openmics and comedy showcases. Whether you are looking to work on your set or just looking for an affordable show, there are plenty of spots near DePaul University that are worth checking out. Ace Bar is a gift from the heavens for DePaul comedy fans. This college-friendly bar is located right down the block from DePaul at 1505 West See COMEDY, page 17
mainly undergraduate programs. DePaul professor Phil Funk, who helped plan the alliance, said it was an opportunity for the two universities to work together. “For DePaul, it gives our students a very clear set of pathways into professional healthcare that we simply (didn’t) have,” said Funk. The alliance will make it easier for DePaul students to transfer credits and curriculum to RFUMS, and will give DePaul students a “first look” and a “significant advantage” in getting admitted to RFUMS,
according to Funk. Additionally, the universities are developing a system that would allow medical students to study at DePaul for three years, then apply to and potentially attend RFUMS in their fourth year. Funk pointed out how University of Chicago, Northwestern University and Loyola University have both undergraduate and graduate medical programs. However, Funk said DePaul and RFUMS were “still in many ways separate.” DePaul’s Senior
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Located in North Chicago, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science specializes in medical programs. See ROSALIND FRANKLIN, page 5
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Presidential debate season kicks off with focus on economic crisis By JILL MISKEVICS Contributing Writer The first debate between President Obama and Mitt Romney is scheduled for this Wednesday. As DePaul students, and eligible voters, it is our duty to obtain as much information as we possibly can to help guide our decision-making process. “College students come from a wide variety of backgrounds and will have issue concerns that vary as a result,” said Wayne Steger, DePaul political science professor. “My perspective would be for voters to focus on a range of issues, with the economy and jobs being high on the list along with federal
aid to education, immigration, and others.” College students should begin watching the debates already knowledgeable on the topics being covered. “Young people generally are not highly attentive to politics,” associate professor of communication Steger said. Each of the three scheduled presidential debates are framed around a specific topic, the topic for Wednesday will be domestic policy. There will be six 15-minute segments for the first debate, the first three will be about the economy, followed by health care, the role of government and governing. “I urge college students to pay attention to economic issues regarding the sustainability of essential programs such as Medicare and Social Security,” said Barbara Willard, DePaul associate communications professor.
“And of course, for the short term, college students should pay attention to any economic policy that will alter the student loan, Pell Grant system in the U.S.” Bryan Kennedy, senior, has done his part to keep informed. He is ready to watch the debates and pay attention to the issues that he finds most important. “With the unemployment rate lingering around eight percent throughout our nation, and even worse in other parts of our country, I believe that the economy is absolutely the most pressing issue in the debate,” Kennedy said. Whether President Obama takes on another four years at the White House or Mitt Romney relieves him from this position, one See DEBATE, page 10
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Students explore the DePaul Garden on a tour of urban farms in Chicago, hosted by the Chicago Higher Education Sustainable Food Systems Network, on Sept. 22.
From farm to city
Urban farming makes its debut on campus
By MEGAN DEPPEN Contributing Writer
The Urban Farming Organization (UFO) at DePaul is one of the many urban farms blossoming at universities and city parks in Chicago. A city tour of urban farms hosted by the Chicago Higher Education Sustainable Food Systems Network showcased farms from Loyola University, Schrieber Park, the City Farm and UFO’s own DePaul Urban Garden (DUG) Sept. 22 – and no, there were not any crop circles. UFO has provided a new way to abduct involve college students in Chicago. The Chicago Higher Education Sustainable Food Systems Network is a collaborative effort amongst universities in Chicago including DePaul, UIC, IIT, the University of Chicago, Loyola and more. Founded by DePaul’s own Howard Rosing and Professor Rodger Cooley from the Illinois Institute of Technology, the network’s mission is to “create dialogue that can lead to multiinstitutional, community-engaged and scholarly projects in support of sustainable food systems.” According to Rosing, the success of urban agriculture lies in establishments like the Network. “There’s no one institution
that can have all the resources and outreach mechanisms for supporting agriculture,” said Rosing. “Through collaboration, (universities) can work together to support food system development in city.” On the tour students discussed their own farming techniques, like using the Solar Pod at the Loyola Winthrop Garden and Agribon Row Covers at the DUG. Both protective devices allow farmers to grow leafy greens and cold crops during the winter season. Senior Andy Chae, UFO treasurer, believes that in urban agriculture, “collaboration is key … there’s no competition.” Matt Griffith, UFO vice president of 2012, said that “each [farm] is unique,” and universities communicate and share each other’s ideas and resources to create one large community. Faith Kohler, senior and president of UFO last year, said that the garden is a place for “students to see that they are capable of making real change in their environment and their community … [DUG is] a space for students, faculty, and staff to learn about urban agriculture.” Kohler said that nowadays “agriculture is not what society has painted it to be.” Modern agriculture is not exclusively the image of Old McDonald on a tractor wearing overalls anymore. Urban farming is a high-tech,
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UFO experiments with recycled Gatorade bottles to house some of their plants. innovating science that is a growing trend in Chicago. Though many of these hightech facilities are not what you might expect. The Plant, once a meatpacking facility in the Back of the Yards
neighborhood, now houses netzero energy aquaponic growing systems through a renewable energy system that requires no fossil fuels. Basically, feces from fish tanks are recycled into compost soil for farms, which
circulate water back into the fish tanks, resulting in a selfsustainable system. DePaul’s farm is not quite as complex, but fits their ecofriendly values by using organic, compost topsoil for raised-bed gardens made out of recycled composite material that house fruits and vegetables that are donated to the Seton Food Pantry UFO is not just for environmental science majors. Chae and Griffith both agree that other clubs and organizations on campus can be a part of the community and get involved. This past week, students from the College of Computing and Digital Media (CDM) began filming a documentary focused on “[raising] awareness about hunger in Chicago.” With DUG as the star, DePaul filmmakers aim to show the “impact… urban agriculture [has] on a local community.” DePaul’s science programs are also contributing to DUG. Engineering protégés from DePaul are involved in talk of a hydro or aquaponic outdoor system similar to The Plant’s system. What’s next for UFO? Expect a bee invasion. The leading pollinators in the animal kingdom will hopefully have a home in DePaul’s garden sometime next year.
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New Wifi plan to broaden internet access
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By EMMA KOLANDER Contributing Writer Think through your daily routine. Most likely, it involves waking up to an iPhone alarm, checking Facebook and Twitter, texting friends, surfing the web and—when there is nothing else to do—watching a never-ending supply of YouTube videos of everything from flash mobs to cringe-worthy singing auditions. From smartphones to iPads, the internet and society are so deeply intertwined that the two are virtually inseparable. Last week, Mayor Rahm Emanuel unveiled a plan to expand internet access throughout Chicago: establishing a high speed broadband network,
including free wireless internet access in 15 business districts throughout the city. In a statement on Sept. 24, Emanuel said that if the plan passes, the “Chicago Broadband Challenge” will secure Chicago’s position as a “technological mecca.” Not only will Chicago have greater access to highspeed broadband than any other U.S. city, it will also benefit underprivileged areas of the community. The primary focus of the plan is to establish high-speed Internet access in 15 “key innovation zones.” These areas, located mainly in the business districts of Chicago, will be the first to receive the low-cost broadband. They also hope to extend high-
speed Internet access to lowincome sectors of the city, thus providing “disadvantaged and underserved” residents with an amenity they may not typically possess. Emanuel envisions a city in which all public areas, from city parks to plazas, will enjoy free wireless Internet. DePaul junior Jacqueline Spitzack wonders how many people in the low-income bracket Emanuel is targeting have portable internet devices, but also said she would personally benefit from citywide wifi. “Internet is expensive,” said Spitzack, “It would give students who don’t live on-campus access to what on-campus students have.” Meanwhile, DePaul freshman Antonio Scheiber feels that
improved broadband would greatly benefit small businesses and schools, especially in Hyde Park, the area of the city where he was raised. Emanuel will also take suggestions from citizens on how to best design and implement the plan. Spitzack wonders how Mayor Emanuel plans to obtain responses from underprivileged citizens he targets with this initiative. “Who has access to go online? If you have limited access, you won’t be able to give your opinion,” said Spitzack. Regardless of how many people participate in this initiative, Emanuel will undoubtedly receive a plethora of opinions. While Spitzack argues that the proposal is “unnecessary,”
Scheiber disagrees. “There are many places without free Wi-Fi,” said Scheiber. “Some places you need to either pay for Wi-Fi or purchase items.” And while Scheiber concedes that, if passed, the Broadband Challenge could “hurt businesses” such as “small cafes and Starbucks,” he feels that overall the pros outweigh the cons. At this point, Mayor Emanuel has done all he can to promote the “Chicago Broadband Challenge.” Now it’s up to the citizens to decide what the next step in this initiative will be, and they can share their thoughts on this project by visiting cityofchicago. org/broadband.
Textbooks at DePaul facing reform
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Over the last 20 years, textbook prices have skyrocketed, increasing at twice the rate of inflation. To combat this, Student Government Association (SGA) executive Vice president of Academic Affairs Sarah Rens is looking to reform the textbook market. Rens has created a plan that she wishes to present to Illinois legislators, and offers them several different routes to help reduce the costs of textbooks. Her strategies include making textbooks tax exempt, creating a textbook tax holiday, subsidizing university rental programs and regulating the textbook market. Government involvement is not a new idea when it comes to keeping the cost of textbooks down. “Back in 2007 and 2008 a tax exemption bill was altered and introduced on the floor of the House, and in 2008 in the Senate. And neither of those passed committee,” said Rens. “I think the financial climate of students has changed in higher education, with a lot of focus on student debt right now.” According to Rens, there
are currently 18 states that have adopted legislation that make textbooks tax exempt or establish textbook tax holidays. Rens believes that, if a similar policy was adopted in Illinois, students could potentially save $60 to $100 annually. Another of Rens’ proposals is for universities to offer an extensive university wide rental program (UWRP). DePaul currently offers a rental program through its bookstores, but Rens solution is much different. “Under a UWRP the university buys all the textbooks for all the students for all their classes and then rents them out for students at a charge per credit hour,” said Rens. “So regardless of how much books cost, it costs a certain amount per credit hour.” Some universities, even in Illinois, have already adopted a program like this. “There are a few schools that do this across the country, and one of them is Eastern Illinois University,” said Rens. “They charge $9.98 per credit hour (in book fees), which comes out to about $470.77 per year, which is still about half the amount the average student spends on textbooks.” Not only would this solution save money for students, the government would also save money. “If you add (the savings)
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New legislation proposed by an SGA member could change the way DePaul students buy (or rent) textbooks. up it comes to about $500 of savings per student of Illinois, about $600 million of savings on students,” said Rens. “The amount spent on textbooks is about six percent of the amount that the government spends on financial aid, so they would be saving three percent on financial aid.” Rens is not the only one lobbying for student savings. DePaul junior John Lizzadro III
has created the website Norkel. com, an online marketplace similar to Craigslist for college campuses. On Norkel, students can post their textbooks (or other items) that that they have for sale, and students can purchase them at a cost far reduced from what they would pay in a university bookstore. According to Lizzadro, some of the most popular items on the website for sale are textbooks,
calculators and basic college supplies. Students wishing to save money on their college textbooks can sign Rens’ form letter and enlist the help of their local politicians, or log on to norkel. com. “It’s time that students stop happily consenting to (overpriced books) and at least stand up against it,” said Rens.
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"ROSALIND FRANKLIN" continued from cover Vice President of Enrollment and Marketing David Kalsbeek said the alliance would “provide exciting new opportunities for DePaul students.” The alliance is based on a fiveyear initial agreement, after which the universities will re-evaluate the partnership. RFUMS is currently administering three online courses for DePaul, and Funk said RFUMS professors might utilize videoconferences to communicate with students. DePaul biological sciences professor Jingjing Kipp said DePaul's partnership with RFUMS will enable potential collaborations between faculty and students. “The partnership will increase students’ research opportunities through summer internships at Rosalind Franklin, and this kind of outside of classroom experience is extremely valuable,” said Kipp. “On the other hand, the partnership will encourage DePaul students to seek towards more advanced medical and biomedical degrees at Rosalind Franklin University. Rosalind Franklin will therefore benefit from our pool of quality students." Some students, however, were not convinced the partnership would be beneficial. DePaul senior Tom Matt, a biological sciences major, said he thought the alliance was detrimental. “I don’t think it should be easier to get into (RFUMS) just because you went to DePaul,” said Matt. “Anytime you make something easier, it lowers quality … And with something like medical school, students shouldn’t go with what’s easiest, but what’s best.” Likewise, an anonymous biological sciences graduate student expressed concern about RFUMS’ reputation. “It doesn’t seem like the most prestigious school. The stigma is that Rosalind Franklin does not have their own hospital. I wonder if DePaul students are going to get preferential treatment.” (RFUMS is affiliated with Mount Sinai Hospital). Hanna Fox, also a biological studies graduate student, said the alliance makes DePaul more appealing, and gives DePaul's curriculum more credibility. "I thought DePaul's program really prepared me for a career in healthcare and its good to see that they're taking steps to broaden the program." RFUMS, formerly known as Finch University, has a total enrollment of about 2,000. RFUMS is comprised of five schools: The Chicago Medical School, the College of Health professionals, the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, and the College of Pharmacy. DePaul Chair of Biological Sciences John V. Dean and Student Government Association president Caroline Winsett had no comment on the partnership.
An IMPACT class member knocks down an instructor in a self-defense exercise.
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Chicago IMPACT provides free self-defense classes at the Ray By HANNA GUERRERO Contributing Writer Living on-campus, students tend to forget that they are living in a big city where crimes occur in every neighborhood no matter how safe it may appear. That is why DePaul has taken the initiative to get students more informed on how to be safe. Since last year, IMPACT Chicago has been offering self-defense classes at the Ray Meyer Fitness Center. IMPACT Chicago has offered classes around campuses in Chicago since 1989. Aside from teaching self-defense techniques, the 90-minute class taught by trained professionals teaches what IMPACT workshop director Leslie Eto describes as “street smarts.” “We teach students to become more aware of their surroundings. We also teach what we call ‘ways of being’ in order to minimize an attack, such as projecting self-confidence,” said Eto. Awareness is one of the key ways to prevent crime from happening both on and off of campus. “When you’re not paying attention to what’s going on, that’s when bad things can happen,” said Sgt. Maureen Greene, Crime Prevention Officer at the Public Safety office at DePaul University. Despite living in Lincoln Park, one of the nicer neighborhoods of Chicago, Greene urges students to acknowledge the fact that a crime has the potential to happen anywhere and anytime. Given Lincoln Park’s reputation, many people looking to commit a robbery or burglary may take advantage of that. “We are in a bad economic time, and everyone knows that, so what happens is people who are going to rob other people are not going to go to poor neighborhoods,” said Greene. “They’re going to go to
neighborhoods that are highly focused with a lot of bars and a lot of things where people are perceived to have a lot of money.” According to Chicago Police Department’s CLEARMap database, there have been 1,633 thefts, 92 robberies and 14 criminal sexual assaults reported in Lincoln Park this year so far. Where the Loop campus is located, there have been 20 criminal sexual assaults, 146 robberies, and 2,957 thefts this year so far.
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We do need to be cautious. Even though Lincoln Park is such a nice area, we're definitely not in a bubble.”
ANNE MACDONALD, assistant director of instructional programs at the Ray Meyer.
Anne MacDonald, Assistant Director of Instructional Programs and Aquatics at the Ray Meyer, sought out IMPACT Chicago last year when her department was given a grant. A Rape Aggression and Defense program ran prior to IMPACT for six years, but due to lack of available instructors the program had failed. “We talked about bringing in a company that does this on a daily basis will make it significantly easier for us to making sure we have instructors,” said MacDonald. “With our budget we supplemented paying IMPACT to come in, so they started teaching classes for us in fall of 2011.” Offering classes throughout each quarter, students who have taken the classes have come out more informed on keeping themselves safe. “We’ve handed out surveys for students to fill out after they’ve taken the class. They responded saying that they felt like they’ve gained a lot of knowledge,” said
MacDonald. Eto also agrees that the response from participants has been “extremely positive.” Despite the positive reviews this program has gotten from students, the overall turn out has not been as great as MacDonald had hoped. She thinks that students may be discouraged to take the class because of the $10 admission fee. She suggests it may also be because students feel that they do not need to take the class. “(Students) think that they don’t need it,” said MacDonald. “I think students don’t realize we’re in the city of Chicago. We do need to be cautious. Even though Lincoln Park is such a nice area, we’re definitely not in a bubble.” Griselda Lorena, a junior at DePaul and a Chicago native, believes that she does not need to take a self-defense class to feel safe in the city. “I grew up in the city, so I know how to keep safe. I know not to walk alone at night, keep an eye out, all that stuff,” said Lorena. However, she does advise students who are new to the city to think about taking the class. “I had a friend that had her phone stolen on the ‘L’ – she was new to the city. So I think for people like her, maybe they should consider it,” said Lorena. Whether facing a robbery or a sexual assault, IMPACT Chicago classes empower students to take control of a dangerous situation and prevent themselves from becoming a victim. “We (at Public Safety) like the classes. They keep students a little keener on what to do and how to go about getting around, where you’re on or off campus,” said Greene. For students who are hesitant to take the class, MacDonald urges students to try it. “Don’t be intimidated and give it a shot,” said MacDonald.
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SlutWalk returns to Chicago By LILY ROSE Contributing Writer Skirts were short, heels were high, but spirits were even higher at Thompson Center Plaza on Sept. 29 for Chicago’s SlutWalk, where self-proclaimed “sluts” and supporters against the idea that the provocatively dressed are asking to be sexually assaulted, marched south down State Street to Daley Plaza. SlutWalk Chicago is a branch of a Toronto protest, in response to police officer Michael Sanguinetti’s statement that “Women should avoid dressing like sluts in order not to be victimized." now become a series of rallies around the world that walk to reclaim the word “slut,"
and discourage "slut-shaming," as well as raise awareness to the fact that a woman’s expression of her own sexuality is not her form of consent to the sexual advances of anyone. Chants of “Yes means Yes! No means No!” and “Rape culture has got to go! Hey! Hey! Ho! Ho!” echoed through the Loop. Hundreds of men and women in colorful body paint, skimpy dresses, underwear, fishnet tights, high-heeled shoes, heavy makeup, and some with barely any clothing at all, carried protest signs with sayings like, “My dress is not a yes!” “Don’t teach women not to get raped, teach men not TO rape”, and “Consent is sexy!”
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DEPAUL'S FEAST FOR de PAUL Along with leading a mass and meal commemorating the feast day of St. Vincent de Paul (see photo), DePaul University also launched "What did Louise Say?," an interactive database of quotes from St. Louise de Marillac that serves as a companion piece to January's "What did Vincent Say?" release. Assistant vice president for Vincentian Scholarship Scott Kelley told DePaul Newsline that the site will "showcase the profound wisdom of a woman is a co-founder of the Vincentian family."
THIS WEEK IN DEPAUL HISTORY Last year, DePaul's men's basketball team finished last in the PHOTO COURTESY OF DEPAUL NEWSLINE| The DePaulia Big East under first-year coach Oliver Purnell. But 28 years ago Monsignor Kenneth Velo hosts a mass celebrating the Feast of St. Vincent de Paul on Sept. 27. this month, the Sporting News ranked the Blue Demons 1st in "Think of the pressure. Joey's tenure marked a decline for and my family is kind of bitter their preseason polls, who were only in his first year. C'mon, be men's basketball. Though he led about this whole thing," Ray helmed by first-year coach Joey realistic." the Demons to seven NCAA told the DePaulia in Sept. 1997. Meyer—son of Ray. To be fair, the Demons were tournament appearances, the "They would be quite disturbed if Jeff Siegfried, sports editor coming off a strong year: in Ray NCAA would later vacate four I stayed on." for the DePaulia in 1984, Meyer's last season, the Demons of these appearances due to rules Today, DePaul basketball summarized his reaction to the were the Midwest Conference's infractions, and the Blue Demons fans may pine for the days of the ranking thusly: "Uh-oh." In #1 seed in the NCAA Tournament, finished with a 3-23 record in his Meyer dynasty. But behind a new 1983, Sporting News ranked losing to Wake Forest in overtime final year. citywide ad campaign ("Who's Notre Dame 1st, but Notre Dame in the second round. But in Joey's Three months later, Ray Next?"), and a coach known for failed to qualify for the NCAA first season, DePaul fell to a #10 Meyer resigned as DePaul's his ability to turn teams around, tournament that year. "Doesn't it seed, and lost to Syracuse in the principal goodwill ambassador Purnell and the Blue Demons worry you that the Sporting News first round. and fundraiser, citing his son's are looking to write their own ranked the Demons #1 so early Joey remained DePaul's firing as one of the reasons for his history. in the season?" wrote Siegfried. head coach until 1997, but his departure. "I live with my family,
CAMPUS CRIME REPORT SEPT. 19- SEPT. 25
LINCOLN PARK CAMPUS SEPTEMBER 19 • A Criminal Trespass Warning was given to solicitors for a fictional basketball team. • A Theft report was done for a student who had their wallet taken on the CTA Brown line. • A Theft report was filed for a student who had their bicycle taken from the rack in front of O’Connell. • A Suspicion of Marijuana report was filed on a room at Sanctuary Hall. No drugs were found in the room. • A Suspicion of marijuana report was filed on a room in McCabe Hall. No drugs were found in the room.
SEPTEMBER 20 • A Graffiti report was filed for green writing in a stall in the Student Center’s 3rd floor men’s restroom. • A Theft report was filed for a student who had their purse taken on the CTA Red Line. • A Strong Armed Robbery report was filed for a student who had their iPhone taken from their pants pocket. Two of the offenders were taken into custody by DePaul Public Safety, and the phone was recovered. • A Strong Armed Robbery report was filed for a student who had their iPhone taken off a table. This crime occurred at an off campus location.
• A Criminal Trespass report was filed on two males soliciting for the fictional basketball team. The individuals were arrested.
SEPTEMBER 21 • A Theft report was filed for students who had their unattended IPhones taken in a room at the Student Center.
SEPTEMBER 22 • A Suspicion of Marijuana report was filed for a room at Clifton/Fullerton Hall. No drugs were found. • A Suspicion of Marijuana report was filed for a room at University Hall. No drugs were found.
SEPTEMBER 23 • A Liquor Law Violation report was filed on an intoxicated student. The student was transported to Illinois Masonic Hospital by Chicago EMS. • A Liquor Law Violation report was filed for an intoxicated student at Clifton-Fullerton Hall. Student was transported to Illinois Masonic by Chicago EMS.
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"DEBATE" continued from front page of these men will be shaping the future of our country and our lives. “Our national debt is at its highest level ever and the government continues to spend,” said Kennedy. “Meanwhile, the middle class of our nation has witnessed their incomes evaporate and their work become harder. For much of America, the past five years have been extremely difficult.” PBS’s “Newshour” host Jim Lehrer will be moderating the first debate and is responsible for choosing the segments’ topics. Lehrer will open each of the segments with a question, after which each candidate will have two minutes to respond. According to Bruce Evensen, Professor at the College of Communication and expert on press coverage of the Presidential campaign, the answer is, “much less than you might think.” “The reason for this is that voters have lived in an Obama economy,” said Evensen. So, what kinds of questions can you expect to be asked at the first debate? Jim Lehrer is the only person who can currently answer this question, but people are allowed to speculate. The national debt, climate change, and unemployment are only a few of the numerous issues that seem to be on the mind of voters.
Political Calendar Upcoming Debates First Presidential Debate: Wednesday, Oct. 3, 8 p.m. CST
Vice-Presidential Debate Thursday, Oct. 11, 8 p.m. CST
Second Presidential Debate: Tuesday, Oct. 16, 8 p.m. CST Mitt Romney
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“As an American, I want honest answers on how each of the candidates’ economic plans intend to restore the American economy;" said Kennedy. “What they believe is the best approach to restore the promise of the middle class and how they plan on cutting the staggering national debt.” “I would ask how the candidates would address the greatest challenge of our time, climate change,” said Willard. “I’d ask Obama, ‘You said if you got the stimulus passed, unemployment won’t go over 8 percent. But it’s been 8 percent for 43 consecutive months. Why should I think it will be better if I reelect you?’ said Evensen.
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The first debate will be broadcasted live Wednesday on C-SPAN, ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC, as well as all cable news channels. President Obama and Mitt Romney will be facing off on the topic of domestic policy, a highly anticipated discussion. In order to fight past the speculation and get the most from the debate as a viewer, it is helpful to keep up-to-date on all of the issues and positions of each debater beforehand. There are online resources where you can find the past voting records of both the candidates. Many break down the records by topic in order to make it easier to understand.
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Economy suffers as student debt rises By SEAN BOWSELL Contributing Writer The Pew Research Center released a study that revealed one in five United States households are burdened by student debt. That is more than double from a decade ago, and up 15 percent from 2007 just prior to the "Great Recession." Over the past few months, Obama continues to state he intends to raise federal student loans and keep interest rates down. Romney is in favor of cutting down student loans, including getting rid of Pell Grants, which provide financial aid thousands of students nationwide. Romney’s plan for getting students to college includes making colleges more competitive
with tuition costs, and having students “shop around” to look for a better deal. He embraces the Republican precedent of having students go through private lenders, such as banks, for loans rather than a more direct form with the government. DePaul Associate Vice President for Financial Aid Paula Luff said it would be “devastating for students across the nation” if Romney’s plan was enacted. The national deficit is now over $16 trillion, and with twothirds of college students using loans, the Republican ticket of Romney and vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan seem dead set on cutting down student loans to cut down the deficit. The nation’s student loan debt has reached a staggering $900 billion, and it continues to soar as college tuition costs continue
to raise. Romney is on record stating that increasing federal student loans have been a big contributor to the rising tuition costs among colleges. Luff said that is inaccurate. “Tuition is not set by how much a student can borrow,” said Luff. “Tuition is set by how much it costs to educate a student.” DePaul students are also voicing their concerns. With the student loan program up in the air, interest rates could possibly double on student loans, making it harder for those using them to pay them back in the future. Recent DePaul graduate Sahar Nikaniam said she didn’t think students should have to worry about loans after they graduate, but DePaul freshman Emily Elisar does not think student loans are necessarily bad. “I think student loans give
people (an) opportunity,” said Elisar. “It may, in the long run, hurt you, because you have to pay them all back. But at the same time if someone wants to have that, they should have the opportunity to go to school.”
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The debate continues, and with the election just over a month away, student loans will be on many DePaul students’ minds when making their voting decisions on Nov. 6.
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Climate change will kill 100 million by 2030 By LYNSEY HART Nation & World Editor Climate change will kill an estimated 100 million people by 2030 and cost the global economy 3.2 percent of its potential output annually according to a report from humanatarian organization, DARA. DARA is based in Spain and the report, published in New York on Wednesday, was commissioned by 20 governments. Global average temperatures have been rising due to the "greenhouse" effect, where ozone harming gas emmissions are being trapped within the Earth's atmosphere. The effects on the planet, such as melting ice caps, extreme weather, drought and rising sea levels, will threaten populations and livelihoods, said the report. Currently, DARA estimates that about there are five million deaths a year. Roughly 4.5 million are "carbon economy deaths due mainly to air pollution. The remainder are due to hunger and communicable diseases, both of which are aggravated by climate change. DARA says that if current patterns continue, deaths will increase to six million a year by 2030. More than 90 percent of those deaths will occur in developing countries. “Developing countries are the most vulnerable because they lack the resources and information that wealthier nations have," said DePaul alum Jacob Sabolo. “In 2010, the Sahel region in Africa was struck by one of the worst droughts the people have yet seen. An estimated
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This photo from Sept. 12 shows farmer Steve Henry of Arapahoe, Neb., holding an ear of corn that failed to grow due to the heat and drought. 350,000 people faced starvation, and more than a million were at risk of famine. Another drought struck earlier this year." Responding to the DARA's report, Oxfam International said the costs of political inaction on climate were "staggering". "The losses to agriculture and fisheries alone could amount to more than $500 billion per year by 2030, heavily focused in the poorest countries where millions depend on these sectors to make a living," Oxfam's executive director, Jeremy Hobbs, told Reuters. The "Climate Vulnerabilty report" based their calculations on findings from 184 countries in 2010 and 2030. It was commissioned by the Climate Vulnerable
Forum, a partnership of 20 developing countries threatened by climate change. However, not everyone is convinced and satisfied with the new report from a relatively unknown organization. "I feel that it was used global warming to scare people into taking action," said Sabolo, who was president of Oxfam during his time at DePaul. "But 90 million of the deaths that they projected would be caused by nonglobal warming related illnesses such as indoor smoke and air pollution. While air pollution certainly does have an affect on global warming, they are two different things." The change of climate will effect the worldwide economy, as well as its
population. Already, it is said that the climate change is costing the global economy a potential 1.6 percent of annual output, which adds up to a total $1.2 trillion a year. DARA warns that the loss could double to 3.2 percent by 2030 if the global temperature continues to rise. Developing nations will also be the hardest hit by this issue, DARA reports that they could see an 11 percent loss in the Gross Domestic Product of each nation by 2030. However, even the biggest and most rapidly developing economies will be hit. Both the United States and China could see a 2.1 percent reduction in their individual GDPs by 2030. Although the cause of this year's drought in the United States has not been confirmed to be entirely caused by global warming, it has already had a negative effect on food production, and will continue to cause an increase in prices. India could experience a loss of potential output of mor than 5 percent. Temperatures have already risen by about 1.5 degrees Fahrenheit since 1880, according to the National Geographic. And in 2010, almost 200 nations agreed that it was necessary to limit the global average temperature rise to under 3.6 degrees in order to avoid dangerous impacts from climate change. But climate scientists have warned that burning fossil fuels are increasing greenhouse gas emmissions and making it harder to stay below the 35 degree limit.
This Week in World News
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A court in Switzerland found three men guilty Tuesday of helping supply material and know-how to Libya's atomic weapons program almost a decade ago. The court accepted a plea bargain that cited the defendants' cooperation with the CIA as a mitigating circumstance. The Swiss Federal Criminal Court sentenced Urs Tinner, 46 and his brother Marco, 43, to prison terms that are shorter than the time they have already spent in investigative custody. Their 74-year-old father, Friedrich, received a suspended sentence. All three had pleaded guilty and were ordered to pay fines and substantial legal costs. The case shed rare light on the U.S. intelligence agency's successful operation to destroy the nuclear smuggling network of Abdul Qadeer Khan, the architect of Pakistan's nuclear weapons program.
908 NIGERIAN PILGRIMS DETAINED IN SAUDI ARABIA
GOOGLE EXECUTIVE ARRESTED IN BRAZIL RIO DE JANEIRO
The arrest of a top Google executive is reviving a debate about Brazilian laws that hold services such as YouTube responsible for the videos posted on them. Legal experts said Thursday that Google violated a judge's order to take down videos on its YouTube subsidiary that target Brazilian political candidates — and that the judge was completely within the law in issuing the arrest warrant. But they said the arrest of Fabio Jose Silva Coelho, the head of Google Inc.'s Brazil operations, underscores the need to modernize laws that treat offensive material on the Internet like material that is carried by newspapers, television and radio, holding platforms such as Google responsible for user-provided content. COMPILED BY LYNSEY HART | NEWS COURTESY OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Because they are traveling without a male relative, Saudi authorities are holding 908 Nigerian women at King Abdulaziz Airport in Jeddah and threatened to deport them, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria said in a report submitted to Nigerian lawmakers Wednesday. Uba Mana, a spokesman for the National Hajj Commission, said no pilgrim had been deported by Saudi authorities yet, but that the commission had asked for female pilgrims who did not meet the Saudi immigration officials' requirements to temporarily be brought back to Nigeria to avoid deportations. This is the first time pilgrims have faced the possibility of mass deportation over the male escort issue, the commission has said. According to the report, an agreement between Saudi Arabia and Nigeria exempts female pilgrims from requiring a male relative to escort them for the mandatory Hajj pilgrimage, which costs about $4,000 per person.
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Opinions Editor Kasia Fejklowicz depauliaopinion@gmail.com
ID laws discourage student voters
By HANNA GUERRERO Contributing Writer
This election year, first-time student voters throughout the U.S. may find that voting is not as easy as they thought it would be. The National Conference of State Legislators reports that since 2003, 34 states have passed voter identification legislation. A majority of the legislation has been passed by Republicancontrolled statehouses and these laws will vary from state to state. Republicans that support this type of legislation have argued that these laws will help stop voter fraud. According to research conducted by News21, a nonpartisan investigative news project founded in 2000 and funded by the Carnegie-Knight Foundation, 2,068 alleged election-fraud cases and 10 cases of voter impersonation were identified. In 2000, 146 million people were registered voters, meaning that those 10 cases represent one out of every 15 million voters. The research concluded that based on the small number of cases, voter fraud is “virtually non-existent.” If voter fraud is not an issue, then why have so many politicians, most of them Republican, make it an issue? Many of these voter identification laws have strict
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Adrian Seltzer of Wynnewood, Penn. holds a sign during a voter ID rally Sept. 13 in Philadelphia. photo identification enforcements. In Tennessee, Indiana, Georgia, Kansas and Pennsylvania, one must have government-issued photo identification to vote. According to the Brennan Center for Justice, about 11 percent of U.S. citizens, which is about 21 million citizens, do not have government-issued photo identification. Many of these people are elderly, poor,
minorities or students. Students who do not drive will not have a driver’s license. Out-of-state students do not usually go through the process of getting in-state identification. These students typically rely on using their student identification cards issued by their college or university to vote. Tennessee has explicitly banned students from using
their student identification, while Pennsylvania’s voter identification laws, currently being challenged in court, allows college identification. However, the student must have a photo, name and expiration date on their card. Pennsylvania schools are responding by issuing new identification cards with expiration stickers to make them valid.
Blocking the student vote is a good political tactic by the Republican Party. If you look at last election year’s numbers, students had the highest voter turnout since 1972, which was the first election where the voting age was lowered to 18. The Pew Center for Research reported that in the last three general elections, students gave the Democratic Party a majority of their votes; 66 percent of students voted for Obama last election year. Still don't think that these states are trying to suppress voters from voting for President Obama? “Voter ID, which is going to allow Gov. Romney to win the state of Pennsylvania. Done,” said Mike Turzai, the Pennsylvania state House Republican leader, in June. Even in Illinois, Republicans have been trying to pass voter identification law legislation. On Sept. 26, the Chicago Tribune reported that the legislation is still pending. The two bills were filed by state Rep. Dwight Kay and state Sen. Kyle McCarter, respectfully. It is important to recognize that although these Voter ID laws do set up barriers for certain voters, it should not deter students from voting. That is exactly what Republican lawmakers would like the students to do, and they should not give in to their agenda.
No more Big Gulps in the Big Apple By NATALIA HERNANDEZ Contributing Writer The “sugar ban” in New York has stimulated a cacophony of misinformation, but as an individual living in America, all of these mixed signals on how people should feel should make Americans see only one thing dripping down that red, white and blue – sugar penetrating those freedom stripes. Kevin Hawkiness, a two and a half year trainer director and fitness manager at X-Sport Fitness Center said, “The 16-ounce ban is not solving a problem. Why don’t we teach people why it’s bad and why it’s a health problem? What people want to drink is their choice.” Unless further action is taken against “the ban,” that choice will be taken away in six months at fast-food restaurants, movie theaters, Broadway theaters, workplace cafeterias and places selling prepared foods, except for supermarkets and most convenient stores – unless you are willing to pay the fine. The proposal is meant
to give people a reason to stop at 16 ounces and change attitudes around our ravenous overindulgence in sugar and fat. After Thursday’s 8-0 vote, with one board member abstaining from voting, Mayor Bloomberg tweeted: "NYC's new sugary drink policy is the single biggest step any gov't has taken to curb #obesity. It will help save lives." Some cannot seem to agree completely. “I think it’s great to stand up to these corporations who knowingly sell very unhealthy products, with the excuse that people should drink in moderation, but it doesn’t work like that. My foodie side tells me the ban is great, my political side says the government shouldn't step into those boundaries … the government should create programs to inform us and educate society, so that civilians can make choices on their own,” said Edgar Coronado, 21, a New York chef. “If most of the population knew what exactly they are consuming, corporations would immediately make their products healthier, because they are only worried about the bottom line.
The ban is a good step, but it’s not the ultimate solution.” This is not the only source of action the city of New York has taken to curb our sugar high. Not so ironically enough, “The Big Apple” has also barred artificial trans fats from restaurants, taken aggressive measures against smoking and will also begin to give talks at hospitals to newborn mothers, encouraging them to choose breast-milk over formula. The rule will omit drinks such as water, diet sodas, alcohol and unsweetened juices and will be enforced by the city’s existing city restaurant inspectors who are free to impose $200 fines if the rule is violated. With opposition in every direction, the vote taken on Thursday will not likely be the final word. Obviously soda makers are infuriated and so are citizens. Whichever way the rule is looked at, it is going to be in the headlines for a while, and why not? Americans are known for their love affair with freedom and food. I guess we just have to realize that if we want it big, it will not come cheap.
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Christina Nunez fills up a supersized soft-drink cup with cola at a fast-food restaurant in New York, Sept. 13.
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When the party is over, student binge drinking poses more problems than fun
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Bartender Ellei Guenther, a college senior, pours a shot of a vodka-based drink into the mouth of Lisa Frunz, a college junior, at a bar in Orlando, Fla. By KASIA FEJKLOWICZ Opinions Editor Since most DePaul students do not have classes on Fridays, “Thirsty Thursday” is celebrated each week to kick off weekend festivities and go out drinking. While some may do it responsibly, there are many that take the fun too far. Unfortunately, The Annual Meeting of the American Sociological Association in Denver found that students who binge drink are happier. This is because students believe binge drinking, which is drinking four or more drinks in two hours, to be associated with how wealthy and popular they are. “I find the overall information to be very sad,” Dr. Edwin Salsitz, chair of the Education and Program Committee of the New York Society of Addiction Medicine. told ABC News. “Binge drinking is dangerous on many different levels, yet these students seem to derive benefits from this behavior,” said Salsitz. According to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, binge drinking may cause unintentional injuries, alcohol poisoning, unintended pregnancy, sexual dysfunction, neurological damage, and many other health problems. Not only should these health problems concern students, but also the fact that alcohol addiction may develop from these innocent nights. About nine percent of
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student who begin drinking after age 21 will become dependent, reports Time Magazine. For college students, alcohol at parties is a necessity. Partying means nothing more than drinking cheap beer and having a fun night with friends. When you’re drunk, making rational decisions is out of the question. Texting while you’re under the influence is the least dangerous action you may take during the night. Truly unsafe decisions may include getting in cabs with complete strangers or going home with people who you are not friends with. It might seem like the best idea you ever had to go home with an attractive guy or girl but every year around 400,000 students have unprotected sex and 100,000 are too drunk to give consent for sexual activity, reports Time Magazine. It is a fact that one in four college students have an STD, according to nursingschools.net. Lincoln Park is a hot spot for bars and because of this, students often bar hop
without realizing the dangers of walking the streets at night. Yes, LP is a “safe” neighborhood but it is still Chicago. Just take a look at spotcrime.com: theft, burglary, assault occur multiple times a day usually in the evening or in the morning hours. Walking drunk with friends or alone puts you at greater risk. If you want to bar hop the best thing you can do is jump in a cab with your buddies instead of roaming Clark Street at night. When DePaul senior, Francesca Gattuso, goes out she stays sober so she can remain alert. She never goes out alone and stays in a big group. Gattusso also carries pepper spray in her hand while she is out. Drinking and driving should never be an option for you. According to Time Magazine, every year more than three million students between ages 18 and 24 drive while drunk and of those 1,850 die in car crashes. The risks are staggering, but students cannot imagine going out without any alcohol in their system. Drinking is definitely for people who can handle their alcohol and who can say no to drinks (yes, even to free drinks). Having one drink an hour is a good rule to follow and having a plan for the night is also smart. Avoid jumping into cabs or going to another part of town to dance at a bar. Never separate from your friends or go off on your own. And if worse comes to worse get in a cab and just go home.
New menu, same habits By OGECHIKAMMA EMECHEBE Contributing Writer
Big changes have rocked McDonald's, the nation’s largest and most popular hamburger chain. As part of a healthcare bill upheld by the Supreme Court, restaurant chains with more than 20 locations across the nation will have to post calorie information on the menu. According to the Los Angeles Times, calorie counts have been already posted in 14,000 locations. In a statement, Dr. Cindy Goody who is McDonald’s senior director of nutrition said, “We’ve made a lot of good progress toward our nutrition commitments and we recognize there’s still more to do.” The fast-food chain also wants to offer their customers seasonal produce such as blueberries and cucumbers as well as serving Egg McMuffins made with only egg whites and whole grain muffins. During the summer, McDonald’s experimented with their “Favorites under 400 calories” menu. The menu included the McDouble, Angus Snack Wrap, Filet-O-Fish and many others. An issue with this place card was that these single items were under 400 calories, but once you added fries and a drink your meal would have been over 1,000 calories. Obesity is a national epidemic because over two-thirds of Americans are overweight or obese. About 300,000 people die each year from being obese or overweight, reports CBS News. According to Men’s Fitness, Houston, Texas takes the lead for being the fattest city while Chicago is the 25th fattest. Even though McDonald’s is taking a large step to become more transparent, posting caloric information will likely not help consumers make healthier choices. After all, if you are in McDonald’s in the first place, you’re probably not there to eat healthy. Many Americans go out to eat to indulge and enjoy their meals and not count calories and be healthconscious. Sales and profits for McDonald’s will likely not be affected due to customers being informed about the unhealthy choices they are making. Although McDonald’s and other fast-food chains are often blamed for playing a large role in the obesity epidemic, the constant criticism still has not changed America’s infatuation with fast-food. At least a major positive outcome may be that the listing of calories will deter health-conscious people. While this may not always be the case, this may definitely help some. Solving America’s high obesity rate is something that will take much more than posting calorie information. Eating right and making better choices is something that takes dedication, discipline and effort. Unfortunately, posting calorie information will not be a wake-up call for most.
The opinions in this section do not necessarily reflect those of The DePaulia staff.
FOCUS
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What Frat By SEAN BOSWELL and ADAM SADUR Contributing Writers The stereotypical sorority lifestyle can easily be perceived from the movie “Legally Blonde.” As these girls live together in one house, a sense of community is built during events and moments in their personal lives. However, Greek life at DePaul University seems to be the polar opposite from this lifestyle due
to living arrangements in Chicago. On campus, there are seven sorori and six fraternities. DePaul Greek life is an all-time high in both involvement membership, and as the number of stude
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in,” said Penland. “We had 400 people rush and we accepted 280.” Adarious Payton, junior and chapter president of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, explains the limited space for running a fraternity in the city are not as prevalent as they may appear. “There are not many roadblocks overall,” said Payton. “It is run rather smooth, especially in regards to philanthropy and community service.” The opinions vary within Greek members about which housing system works best, but Greek life continues to improve at DePaul. “There are advantages to being in the city,” said Payton. “We have strong alumni networking because most members of our fraternities stay involved and get jobs in the city, making it easier to reach out to them and get them involved.”
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ARTS & LIFE
Arts & Life Editor Courtney Jacquin depauliamagazine@gmail.com
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Jack Ball (left) as Moritz, Joe Keery (center) as Melchior and Sonaz Izadi (right) as Wendla lead The Theatre School’s “Spring Awakening” cast.
“Spring Awakening” delivers strong message The Theatre School tackles Tony award-winning musical, while some notes fall flat By EMMA RUBENSTEIN Contributing Writer DePaul University’s highly anticipated production of “Spring Awakening” has finally hit the stage. It is a powerful show that has barreled into the Merle Reskin Theatre with gusto and grace. “Spring Awakening” chronicles the lives of several young individuals growing up in late 19th century Germany. The students are in their vivacious sexual prime and are tormented by the silence and oppression that the adults around them inflict. They all lead unique lives that coincide perfectly in their individual searches for truth, experience and sensation. Their veiled understanding catapults the audience into an intense quest for discovery. It is a bold allegory that embodies the importance of sexual awareness; it is a surprising but wonderful choice for DePaul. The Theatre School does not usually treat the public to musicals, making this fall’s production a rare and dynamic one. “Spring Awakening” is bright, unapologetic and doesn’t shy away from anything while
reveling in its raunchy nature. It is wonderfully obscene and is every bit as provocatively hilarious as it is heartbreaking. The cast is led by Sonaz Izadi playing the young Wendla and Joe Keery portraying Melchior. Both are dynamic and ignite special chemistry, though it is Izadi who truly shines; she bears a striking resemblance to the original Broadway Wendla, Lea Michelle. She carries the role with a grace and tragedy that drives the play. Her voice is pure and haunting; it saturates each song with life. David Giannini, who plays the young Hanschen, is delightful to watch as well. Though he portrays a minor character, his voice is mesmerizing and he provides many of the laughs to match the heartbreak. His character is arrogant, but somehow incredibly endearing; it is a testament to Giannini’s acting abilities. Through complex characterization and beautiful melodies, this show serves as a reminder that it is good to be alive and insatiable. It pulls the audience into the tumultuous
minds and bodies of young people striving for understanding where none is provided. “It’s a relatable and endearing story for anyone,” said David Solberg, a DePaul freshman student. “It’s a thought-provoking message about how love and the human experience should be celebrated, not scorned.” The cast possesses a series
DePaul’s rendition of “The Bitch of Living” left a lot to be desired. It is one of the most beloved songs in the musical, but fell flat during this performance; the song necessitates energy that overflows. While the choreography was enjoyable, the execution was a little rocky and lacked the dynamism that makes it what it is. On the other hand, the cherished “Spring Awakening” song “Totally F**ked” is It’s a thought-provoking executed wonderfully. message about how love and Perhaps the cast has the human experience should settled into their own a bit more by this time in be celebrated, not scorned.” the show; they simply DAVID SOLBERG, freshman nail it. The choreography is spontaneous and this rendition captures an of unique voices that, while air of defiance that imbues the stunning individually, do entire musical with excitement. not always blend well. The Overall, the show operates challenging music makes for very coherently on DePaul’s more than a few missed notes, stage. It is not an easy though the energy and vivacity production to “do well.” Its of the cast molds all “pitchiness” message rings clear at the Merle into an endearing aspect of the Reskin, a unique and inclusive show. It challenges the audience atmosphere. There is something to leave stipulations behind and especially intriguing about take a journey, transforming the watching members of the DePaul show from a piece of inaccessible community breathe life into this art into an intimately shared controversial masterpiece of a experience. show.
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Stylistically, “Spring Awakening” at DePaul is beautiful. The costuming is wonderfully eye-catching. It is flawless, detailed and captures the rigid nature of characters that are bursting at the seams. Its traditional nature collides brilliantly with a visible and modern instrumental section in the back of the stage. DePaul’s production has implemented a brilliant culmination of the old and the new, creating a show that transcends its time period and marches straight into the contemporary heart. The show concludes with the mesmerizing “Song of Purple Summer.” In this last number, the cast and their voices culminate beautifully. At one point, the instrumentals stop, allowing the actors to sing a couple of lines a cappella and bringing goose bumps to the arm of every audience member. “Spring Awakening” is a treat that every DePaul student should experience. This show creates a place in which the line between audience and performer is blurred. It is a tangible theater experience that is full of strength and elegance. “Spring Awakening” will run through Oct. 6.
‘Good’ is great
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Steppenwolf 's production exceeds expectations By GRANT MYATT Design Editor
There’s something special about a live performance and the connection created between actors and an audience. Through a quick two-hour journey, Steppenwolf’s season opener, “Good People,” directed by ensemble member K. Todd Freeman, brought the theater experience to the next level. Pulitzer Prize-winner and playwright David Lindsay-Abaire MICHAEL BROSILOW | Steppenwolf Theatre Company takes a look at South Boston, an Irish-American working From right to left, Kate (Alana Arenas, DePaul alumna) prods class neighborhood, in a tough Margaret for secrets from Mike’s (Keith Kupferer) past. economic time as many struggle to find minimum-wage jobs to make struggles to move forward in her perfectly, but some of the action ends meet. The small, six-person life. Unlike a typical protagonist, between Mike and Margaret cast exposes social class and racial Margaret creates an interesting seemed drawn-out and dry in MICHAEL BROSILOW | Steppenwolf Theatre Company and relationship issues through the dynamic; she’s pushy and lengthier scenes. story of Margaret Walsh. impulsive, making her likable one Alana Arenas, a DePaul Margaret (Mariann Mayberry) plays bingo in Steppenwolf Margaret is a single, middle- moment and easy-to-hate in the Theatre School alumnus, acts Theatre Company’s production of "Good People." aged mom now living with a next. with grace and self-composure mentally challenged daughter at In search of work, Margaret (a complete foil to Margaret) This beautiful production Arenas to make bold choices and home. We first see her get fired connects with Mike (Keith as Mike’s wife. Arenas brings a is brought to life through Walt bring out all the raw emotion from her hourly job at the dollar Kupferer), an old friend who softness to the tension between Spangler’s detailed set design in these characters. With an store — by her friend’s grown son escaped the “Southie” trap and Mike and Margaret and helps push from a trashy, dumpster-filled ally atypical ending, the show exposes Stevie — when she desperately became a doctor. Margaret the story forward. Interestingly, to a spacious suburban mansion. prejudices and harsh realities that needs money just to pay rent. uncovers dirt from their Arenas’ understudy also graduated The seamless scene changes, left me thinking as I got up from She pleads to keep the job, even past, stirring up conflict and from DePaul’s Theatre School. accompanied with original music my seat and left the theater. offering to take a pay cut. challenging Mike’s achievements. The deep story is kept light by Rob Milburn and Michael “Good People” runs through Ensemble member Mariann Margaret ultimately deals with the with Margaret’s friends Jean Bodeen, enhanced the production Nov. 11 in Steppenwolf’s Mayberry tackles the nuanced role consequences of choosing to hold (Lusia Strus) and Dottie (Molly and always made me look forward Downstairs Theatre located at of Margaret with a tough, yet onto the past or leave it behind. Regan). Whether it is in a kitchen to what would transform next. 1650 N. Halstead St. Student lovable edge. She captures the true Kupferer and Mayberry, who snacking on donuts or playing Freeman’s direction brings prices and rush tickets are Boston “Southie” attitude and an share a significant amount of stage bingo, this duo provides strength this dense book to life, clearly available. For more information, emotional complexity as Margaret time together, play off each other and support for Margaret. pushing Mayberry, Kupferer and visit steppenwolf.org.
"COMEDY" continued from front page Fullerton Ave. and can serve as a comedian’s workshop. They host openmics every Sunday at 10 p.m. and offer a free comedy showcases on Monday at 9 p.m. Not only is the show free and over age 18, all DePaul students are offered 20 percent off of their tab with student identification. Ace bartender Nate Burrows, a DePaul alumnus, hosts the open-mics and co-produces “The Comedy Evening” on Monday nights. “For the most part, you go to a lot of these showcases and spend 25 bucks to see a comedy show,” said Burrows. “Or you can come here and see some of the best stand-up comics in Chicago for free.” You never know who will make a guest appearance at the Monday show. Hannibal Burress, a Chicago comic who has written for Saturday Night Live and 30 Rock, performed a surprise set back in August. Burrows’ co-producer of The Comedy Evening, Dan Friesen, believes that the line-up distinguishes The Comedy Evening from other shows. “The comics that perform here are the best in the city and I stress over the lineups to make sure the product is quality every time,” said Friesen. He also believes that college students can benefit a great deal from this venue. “There’s a lot they can learn and laugh at,” he said. “I wish in college there had been something nearby my school like this. I had to start my own show there because there was no show in town.” Another hysterical and affordable show is Chicago Underground Comedy, which takes place Tuesdays at 9:30 p.m. at the Beat Kitchen on 2100 W. Belmont
Ave. This show costs only $5 and only those 21 and over can get in the door. Comedian Dan Telfer produces Chicago Underground Comedy and has taught at Second City for over three years. Telfer, 33, says the venue complements the performance. “It’s in a rock club that’s got a cool vibe – it makes it a little more fun than if it was in a regular bar or café,” said Telfer. “More than half of the performers have been doing it for years, so that’s going to be a consistent thing. And it’s only five bucks; it’s really cheap.” Along with the venue, this show also provides a unique opportunity to see amazing guest performers such as Beth Stelling. Stelling, who was named Chicago’s top stand-up comedian by Chicago Reader magazine in 2010, headlined the show that September. Although Stelling moved to Los Angeles in 2011 and performed a set on the Conan O’Brien Show in July, she established herself first in Chicago. “I would go out and see shows, like here at The Beat Kitchen, just to get a feel for the scene and I would be like ‘I can do that,’” said Stelling, 27. She began doing stand-up in 2007 and said she really started getting noticed after performing at The Edge Comedy Club. “Other comics would see me there and ask me to do their shows and things moved really fast for me because there weren’t
a lot of ladies in comedy at that time,” said Stelling. “Everyone is always looking for diversity on their showcase and sometimes, unfortunately, they put up women too early. But I’m sure that happened to me and it only benefited me.” Another must-see on the scene, though also 21 and over, is “Comedians You Should Know” on Wednesdays at 9 p.m. at Timothy O’Tooles located on 622 N. Fairbanks Court. This show is a steal for only $5 online, but it’s $10 if you purchase at the door. It’s hosted by some of the best comedians in Chicago and is enhanced by its upscale atmosphere. The show is located downtown and the room has more of a club feel to it with a host seating each individual party. The room fills up to about 100 people and you will notice a bit of an older crowd compared to other shows. Drew Michael, one of six comedians who run the show, said the atmosphere of the show is intentional. “We took all the best elements of a club and got rid of the elements that suck – no drink minimum;
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we book people who we see out a lot, are working hard and are really taking this seriously; and are really funny. It’s a great stage too,” said Michael. Michael, 27, has been part of “Comedians You Should Know” since 2008. He feels that the chemistry he and his team have developed over the years is a big reason why they have had such success. “When new people come I feel like they can sense that something’s happening. There’s camaraderie between comics because we’re all friends, the audience is in on the joke, and they definitely like to be a part of it,” said Michael. “It’s cool. It’s not like a mainstream thing like Second City – it’s something that they found like a neighborhood event. I feel like when we’re having fun, they’re having fun.” If this seems like something you want to try, there are more than enough opportunities to try an open-mic.
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“The Master” masters the silver screen
By MIKE HORKY Contributing Writer
“He’s making it up as he goes along,” says a character late into Paul Thomas Anderson’s movie “The Master.” In addition to fitting into the dialogue, this statement also accurately sums up the film: The movie appears to lack a clear plot and comes off as an intensive character study. Ultimately, this proves to be an advantage for the film, as Anderson has created his most mature and thoughtprovoking work to date. “The Master” follows Freddie Quell (Joaquin Phoenix), an ex-Navy soldier returning to society after World War II. From the first shot of Freddie, it is clear that something isn’t quite right with him. He stares blankly at the world that has changed drastically since he left, has an uneasy sexual appetite and finds fun in getting drunk off of what ever he can find. In other words, he appears lost. It isn’t until after Freddie stumbles onto the yacht of Lancaster Dodd (Philip Seymour Hoffman) that he begins to find himself on a path. Dodd is the leader of a movement known as The Cause, and takes Freddie under his wing as a protégé in hopes of helping a lost soul find his way. Soon, Freddie finds himself devoted to The Cause and his “master,” as Dodd exposes him to extensive testing, lectures and parties, all of which point directly towards the foundations of a cult. Freddie begins to doubt The Cause, which Dodd’s wife
Mary Sue (Amy Adams) points out could ruin them. From there, Freddie becomes more lost than ever, and The Cause appears ever more fraudulent in its teachings. “The Master” proves to be a visceral portrayal of one man’s inner torture and confusion, and Joaquin Phoenix brilliantly portrays this man. He embodies Freddie, giving him ticks and quirks, making it hard to believe that this is someone acting and not a lunatic on camera. He brings an intense intrigue to this film. Here is a man with impulses that are almost unexplainable and at times detestable, yet as an audience, we are drawn to him and empathize with this man who obviously needs help. Philip Seymour Hoffman is equally as powerful as the powerhungry patriarch of a flawed movement. His Dodd brings comparison to L. Ron Hubbard, the founder of Scientology, yet Hoffman makes the character his own. He is a man slowly being crushed under the weight of his own stubbornness. His movement is constantly criticized, and his only response is to raise his voice to Earth-shaking levels and belittle those who criticize. Dodd, like Freddie, has his own inner torment, which presents problems as he finds it harder to justify Freddie as a worthy follower, even if he makes a wonderful friend. Hoffman portrays this with grace and fervor. Amy Adams is also superb as Dodd’s wife and his driving force. She is the dominant, matriarchal figure within The Cause, constantly questioning
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Amy Adams (left) and Philip Seymour Hoffman (right) from the film written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. Dodd’s choices; Adams gives her character a terrifically sinister vibe. This is Paul Thomas Anderson’s sixth feature film and it is indeed his most mature, both thematically and directionally. He gives the film a nostalgic feel, putting the audience at the heart of the era through which the narrative progresses. His shot selection is amazing, his work with actors impeccable and he once again shows that he is one of the
most brilliant filmmakers working today. His screenplay is provocative, thoughtful and intelligent. Like his other scripts, the narrative focuses on character development in emotional circumstances. He places the audience within the minds of compelling characters, and with “The Master,” he brings us his best characters to date. Anderson’s film also benefits from the gorgeous cinematography of
Mihai Malaimare Jr. and a haunting score by Radiohead guitarist Jonny Greenwood. “The Master” is a sublime work of art. It proves that Anderson is headed toward legendary status as a director and welcomes the return of Joaquin Phoenix. Whether the film mocks Scientology or merely draws historical relevance from the religion, it makes “The Master” no less of a powerful film and the best one of the year.
planned. They become trapped in the massive building when sadistic gang leader Ma-ma (Lena Headey) and her cohorts activate a lockdown, which has also trapped the thousands of residents inside. Ma-ma offers an ultimatum to the residents: kill the two judges or the lockdown will not be removed. Up against hundreds of blood-thirsty residents, Dredd and Anderson must make their way to the top of the building to reach the gang leader. Thanks to a great script penned by “28 Days Later” writer Alex Garland, the movie is full of surprises that keep you on the edge of your seat. The adrenalinefilled action sequences will have you holding your breathe and clenching your teeth. But breathe quickly in between the action, because the film doesn’t slow down for long. Dredd successfully balances violent blood-soaked action with moments of deadpan black humor, something the comic
is well-known for in the UK. Another highlight is the film’s use of 3D. The problem with many of today’s movies is that the 3D tends to be an afterthought, something that’s slapped on postproduction in an attempt to cash in on the 3D fad that was started by Avatar. However, Dredd is a rare exception. The film crew used some of the newest 3D camera technology for the film. So new, in fact, that they had to experiment with it while on set. It paid off – it just may be the best 3D film since “Avatar.” The oversaturated colors featured in the slow-motion scenes are beautiful and the flying debris and particles will have you lifting your hands up to shield your eyes – it’s that good. Dredd’s soundtrack is equally as impressive as its special effects. The score features a solid mix of industrial beats, highly reverbed synths and heavy bass guitar that go perfectly with the post-apocalyptic setting.
What sets Dredd apart from other action movies is that it’s also thought-provoking, proving you can have a great action film with an equally great story that makes you think. Dredd isn’t another compromised PG-13 adaptation either (like most comic book based movies). It wears its R rating proudly and is all the better for it. The film’s violent slow-motion scenes are a sight to behold – gory and violent, yet beautiful and mesmerizing. You won’t be able to look away from the carnage; this simply wouldn’t have been possible in a PG-13 film. Dredd stays true to the comic book, which will please longtime fans of the comic book who were burned by the terribly unfaithful ’90s adaption that starred Stallone. Unfortunately Dredd hasn’t received much marketing due to its low budget. Do yourself (and the producers) a favor: see it and judge this movie yourself.
Dredd 3D- Judge, Jury, and Executioner
By MILOS MARKICEVIC Contributing Writer “Dredd 3D” is a new film based on the classic and infamous sci-fi British comic book character Judge Dredd, a fascist cop in the not-so-distant post-apocalyptic future. Nuclear war has ravaged most of America and all that remains is MegaCity One, a massive dystopian city that stretches from Boston to Washington D.C. Overpopulation and subsequent overcrowding in the city has resulted in rampant crime, anarchy and civil unrest. This unstable environment has forced the city government to give Mega-City One’s cops far greater power. The cops, known as Judges, have the roles of judge, jury and executioner, and are allowed to dispense justice at any given moment; they are literally the law. While investigating a call-in
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Olivia Thirlby and Karl Urban attend the "Dredd 3D" premiere on Tuesday, Sept. 18, in New York.
at a residential building over three homicides, Dredd (Keith Urban) and rookie-judge Anderson (Olivia Thirlby) find evidence of a new city drug called Slow-Mo and promptly arrest a suspect. However, things don’t go as
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Political science department presents “The Revolutionary” By MIKE HORKY Contributing Writer Sidney Rittenberg is not only the subject of a documentary shown at an event at the Loop campus Wednesday. He is also a former Chinese Communist Party member, father of four, prison inmate, University of North Carolina professor and revolutionary. “No matter how you look at it, Sidney Rittenberg has certainly lived an interesting life,” said Phillip Stalley, a DePaul political science assistant professor. “The Revolutionary” is a documentary film written and produced by Irv Drasnin about the life and work of Sidney Rittenberg, an American citizen who played a significant role in the history of 20th-century China. Rittenberg first came to China as an American soldier after World War II, but finding himself having “fallen in love” with the Chinese language, he decided to stay in China. He eventually joined the Chinese Communist Party and spent many years working as a journalist and translator for the
Chinese state radio. Rittenberg was also twice detained in solitary confinement Chinese prisons for a total of nearly 16 years. The political science department hosted the event, which featured a screening of
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is a professor of Chinese politics at DePaul and has a connection with Rittenberg from his own college days, “To this day, I don't know why I took his class,” said Stalley. “But it changed my life.”
I still admire the people who believe in Marxism or Leninism. I think that they are generally people who want to work
the film followed by a question and answer session with Rittenberg himself via videochat service Skype. Rittenberg looks back on his experience as a part of the communist revolution in China with mixed feelings. “I still admire the people who believe in Marxism or Leninism. I think that they are generally people who want to work for a better world,” said Rittenberg. “But in my experience, it hasn't worked. I do believe that someone will have a system that works better, but it won't be for a very long time, and it won't be anything like anything we have today,” Stalley, the event organizer,
SIDNEY RITTENBERG Rittenberg remembers having Stalley as a student at the University of North Carolina, and also praised his book on Chinese politics and his work as a professor at DePaul. “You still look like the same Phil Stalley from my classroom in Chapel Hill,” said Rittenberg, chuckling. DePaul will be hosting another event on China in cooperation with the National Committee on United StatesChina Relations Oct. 29. The event, the sixth annual “China Town Hall” will feature a Courtesy of Stourwater Pictures webcast with Gary Locke, U.S. ambassador to China. The film’s poster, as seen above, depics Sidney Rittenberg during his time as a member of the Chinese Communist Party.
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EMMYS 2012 FASHION ROUNDUP
Sparkle & Shine
By ALEX MORESCO Contributing Writer
Kerry Washington
Sofia Vergara
Lucy Liu
Winning Neon
Julie Bowen
Julianne Moore
Claire Danes
Classic & Sophisticated
Allison Williams
Ginnifer Goodwin
Emilia Clarke All photos courtesy of AP
A few days ago, stars from every corner of television gathered to celebrate their craft, as well as strut down the red carpet. One of the best parts of the Emmys is at 5 p.m. when stars and starlets make an appearance in over-the-top couture. While reliable Oscar de la Renta gowns made their way down the carpet, dresses by lesser-known designers also made an appearance. Some celebrities stuck to a simple mermaid-style gown while others packed a punch in head-to-toe neon, intricate beading and sequins galore. Big name celebrities such as supermodel Heidi Klum channeled Marilyn Monroe, while others like actress January Jones rocked a more gothic style. Neon has shown up on every runway, clothing store and collection in the last year or so, but one place it is not expected to be seen on is the red carpet. Multiple actresses were seen in neon yellow and Julianne Moore was the first to “wow” in this color. She made an interesting choice in gown, debuting a long-sleeve, floor-length Christian Dior Couture gown. What made this gown even more awe-worthy is that this is the first Emmy Awards that John Galliano is not designing Dior dresses. Raf Simons, the new creative director of Dior, did a fabulous job but between the pungent color and long sleeves, the question is, “Is it too much?” When looking at Claire Danes’ dress, we do not have to ask ourselves that question. Although Danes also went with a neon yellow, she kept it simple in a gathered-waist Lanvin gown. No poof, no frills – just spot-on perfection. Julie Bowen had a similar approach to her look; Monique Lhuillier created a ruffled mermaid dress that fit Bowen just the right way. Something that did not come as a surprise was the many sequin gowns that pranced down the red carpet. What did come as a tad bit of a shock is the type of sequin that was used. Jane Krakowski, Sofia Vergara, Nicole Kidman, Lucy Liu and Kerry Washington all brought on the sparkle, but no two dresses were alike. While Kerry Washington chose a draped, champagne-colored dress by Vivienne Westwood, Jane Krakowski took a chance with lesser-known designer Kaufmanfranco and sparkled in a charcoal gray creation. As always, Vergara vamped it up in Zuhair Murad with a teal gown consisting of a reverse halter neckline and open back. Surprisingly, Lucy Liu also went this route in Versace, choosing a disc sequin-covered body-hugging fabric. Class never fades. This is one saying that many stylish women live by, including Ginnifer Goodwin, Allison Williams and Emilia Clarke. All three of these women chose classically-structured gowns that covered them up a bit more than in the past. In the last few years, this type of dress has taken a backseat to a sleeker style. Fashion critics were excited to see this style return. Emilia Clarke combined this trend with baroque detailing in Chanel Couture, wearing a crisp-white dress with purple embroidery. Ginnifer Goodwin had one of the top looks of the night. Monique Lhuillier designed a deep orange, heavily beaded and embroidered gown for her that was clearly one of the most intricate of the night. Allison Williams looked timeless in an emerald green Oscar de la Renta creation. Whatever the gown, all of these women looked jaw-dropping in these classic styles. While there were many different trends, colors and styles of gowns at the Emmys, these stars stood out as the front-runners in fashion. Neon yellow, sequins and classis cuts made their way down the red carpet and caught the eye of every viewer that night. We can only hope that the next awards show brings gowns as great as this year.
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“Babel” on
Mumford & Sons return with highly anticipated sophomore release By HANNAH HOFFMAN Contributing Writer The saying goes, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Mumford and Sons, the burgeoning force behind the folk rock revival, created the winning formula of folk instrumentation, passionate lyrics and rock aggression on their debut album “Sigh No More” and in the process sold 2.5 million copies. “Babel,” their highly anticipated sophomore album released Sept. 25, is the logical sequel and takes off where “Sigh No More” left off. But where “Sigh No More” was bombastically intimate, “Babel” is just plain bombastic. Even if Mumford and Sons had not road-tested most of the material last year, there would be no question that this album is stadium-ready. Producer Markus Dravs, who also produced “Sigh No More” as well as albums for Coldplay and Arcade Fire, returns on “Babel” and the influences
of these other rock acts are extremely apparent. The opening title track “Babel” is an aggressive and loud foot-stomper riddled with biblical allusions that can easily get the largest stadium crowds on their feet. The single “I Will Wait” is an equally moving and powerful sing-along, but feels over-produced and polished and “too perfect.” The passion and the lyricism, which stood out on “Sigh No More,” are at times muddled under the loudness of the instrumentation and the multitude of sing-along choruses. The exceptions are “Hopeless Wanderer” and “Below My Feet,” two of the better songs on the album. Where Mumford and Sons has always exceled are their more reflective and stripped-down songs; it would have been nicer to see more of those types of songs on “Babel.” “The Ghosts That We Knew” is the definite stand out as is “Broken Crown,” which is one of the darkest songs on the album. “Reminder,” the most
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This CD cover image released by Glassnote Records shows the latest release by Mumford & Sons, “Babel.” stripped-down song on the album, is a hauntingly beautiful ode to lost love and easily the best song on the album, but also the shortest. Unfortunately, “Where Are You Now” is only available on the deluxe edition, but alone it is worth the extra cost. Mumford and Sons need to realize
that their strength lies in their beautiful harmonies and stripped-down acoustic instrumentation, rather than sing-along choruses and loud folk rock guitars. Hopefully for their next album they will realize this, and go back to the basics where they belong.
The Lumineers bring their A-game to Rogers Park By STEFANIE SAFAHI Contributing Writer Standing in a patchy drizzle, concertgoers of all ages lined Morse Avenue waiting to get into a free performance by The Lumineers Sept. 21 at the Mayne Stage Theater in Rogers Park. The concert, presented by Walmart Soundcheck and T-Mobile, was one of three shows the band scheduled in Chicago. The other two performances at Logan Square Auditorium had already sold out by Aug. 10. Wesley Schultz, Jeremiah Fraites and Neyla Pekarek make up the musically versatile core of the band, but they perform on stage with several touring musicians. Schultz, lead vocalist and guitarist, encouraged participation by inviting the audience to put their phones away and enjoy the performance, creating a truly intimate and inviting environment. A soulful blend of cello, piano, bass, drums and banjo accompanied by emotionally-burdened lyrics filled the cozy venue, as an interactive audience clapped their hands, tapped their feet and sang along. Throughout the show, the band made it clear how thankful they were for those who may have “played hooky” to support them, even if they could not make it out to the other two shows. The group played 10 of 11 songs from their self-titled debut album, which was released April 3, before hugging one another and exiting the stage.
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The scene outside of the Mayne Stage on Sept. 21 for The Lumineers performance. Fans of Mumford & Sons, The Barr Brothers or The Head and The Heart might enjoy the melodic and heartfelt sounds of The Lumineers.
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Tale of the tape: “The X-Factor” v. “The Voice” By ALLYSSA CAMPBELL-SAWYER Contributing Writer For the fall television season, reality competition is a hot ticket. In the singing category, two shows have been set to duke it out for the better rating – FOX’s “The X-Factor” and NBC’s “The Voice.” While it was likely no coincidence that these two similar shows were pitted against each other, one has to ask: Which show is really the better reality competition? Let’s start with “The X-Factor.” The current season is the show’s second season, not to be confused with previous seasons of the United Kingdom incarnation. Despite the show’s short existence in the United States, it has already made notable changes between seasons. The judging lineup has been altered for the second season, amidst controversy. For its debut season, the lineup consisted of record producer L.A. Reid, former “American Idol” judges Paula Abdul and (“X-Factor” creator) Simon Cowell and Pussycat Dolls member Nicole Scherzinger. After the first season ended though, Cowell fired both Abdul and Scherzinger for reasons still unclear to this day. There was much talk about who would replace the two fiery females months ago, until two big names were confirmed – former Disney star-turned-activist Demi Lovato and pop star Britney Spears. There was debate about whether or not Spears would be suited to critique singing ability; Spears doesn’t exactly have the most powerful voice in the industry. She does, however, seem to have something that continues to get millions of people to buy her music, desire to follow in her footsteps and read about her antics. It takes a star to know a star, so Spears could be credible in spotting talent. Lovato, barely 20 years old, can appeal to the younger audience, which will help attract a younger demographic to the show. She can also provide a voice for music listeners her age. Let’s face it – the music consumers of America are vastly teenagers and young adults who determine what is popular on the radio. Yet as I have been watching the show, I have not seen as much criticism as I would like. I feel that in the first season, there was more critique of the contestants’ voices. All four judges seem to agree on everything this season, which can be too much of a good thing in the long run. When commenting on a singer’s
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Judges, from left, L.A. Reid, Demi Lovato, Britney Spears and Simon Cowell attend "The X Factor" season two premiere at Grauman's Chinese Theatre on Tuesday, Sept. 11, in Los Angeles. performance, Lovato has frequently used some variation of the phrase “twinkle in your eye” to describe their character. Spears really only says whether or not she liked a performance, occasionally mentioning pitch or another technical term. Cowell, as one would expect, is the best judge, even though I feel that he has softened up a bit since leaving “American Idol.” Reid’s comments are very “on the surface,” and his presence is barely noticed in the midst of the starpower on his panel. Yet his track-record, working with such successes as Pink and Rihanna, certainly shows that he too knows a star when he sees one. “The Voice,” ultimately trying to achieve the same goal as “The X-Factor,” contrasts in many ways to its rival. This year, the show entered its third season, maintaining the original four judges. The judging lineup for “The Voice” is stacked with powerhouses in their own respective genres. There’s Blake Shelton, a successful country crooner; Cee-Lo Green, solo artist and member of the band Gnarls Barkley; Adam Levine, lead singer and “bad boy” of the popular
group Maroon 5; and Christina Aguilera, a Grammy-Award winning pop artist with a voice that is often imitated, but never duplicated. As a whole, I feel that the judges on “The Voice” beat the lineup of “The X-Factor.” Sure, the latter may have Britney Spears, but the former has four artists that are all current and are singers. They all, in my opinion, have good live voices. Therefore, their critiques on others’ voices can be taken more seriously. I feel that the judges on “The Voice” can connect on an artist-to-artist level with each contestant, whereas only half (Lovato and Spears) of “The X-Factor” judges could do this. The auditions of “The Voice” are also diverse. The shtick of the series is the “blind audition.” This type of audition sees the judges sitting in chairs that are facing away from the singing contestants. In this way, the choice to put a contestant through to the competition is based solely on their singing ability, unlike “The X-Factor.” If a judge likes what they are hearing, they may push a button in front of them that turns their
chair around. If only one judge turns around, the singer is put on that judge’s team, to be coached by them during the actual competition. If more than one judge turns their chair, the contestant can choose which team they would like to be on. Coincidentally, “The X-Factor” does the something similar, only with different categories of singers assigned to each judge (girls, boys, over 30s and groups). However, on this season of “The Voice,” the judges have teased the possibility of being able “snatch a contestant up” from another judge at a later time. This could be an interesting twist to the series later in the season. The personalities and dynamic of the judges on “The Voice,” as well as its superior vocal insight, makes it a better competition. It must be noted though that it is still early in the seasons of both shows; either one could make a turn for the better – or the worse. Although I will admit that last year I enjoyed “The X-Factor” more than I did “The Voice,” as of now, I am enjoying the competition of the latter.
"Resident Evil 6" continues successful franchise By NASH SANDERSON Contributing Writer In the video game world there is no franchise more synonymous with chills and thrills than “Resident Evil.” Capcom's flagship franchise has a long and storied history, spanning 21 games since the original was released in 1996. Although there have been many spin-off games (not to mention the popular film, comic, and novel franchises), the games have primarily been survival horror games where the player takes control of character thrust into a dark setting where zombies,
monsters, corrupted scientists and all nature of terrifying beasts are waiting behind every corner. “Resident Evil 6” acts as a major chapter in the overarching narrative and often convoluted storyline of the games. New players will need a basic understanding of major characters and plot points to fully appreciate the narrative of “Resident Evil 6.” The video game allows players to choose from one of three storylines, which all connect and overlap to build one greater narrative. Players can control one of three protagonists: government agent Leon Kennedy, anti-bioterrorist agent Chris Redfield or
Mercenary Jake Muller. Unique partners from other games in the series also assist players. Every campaign features original plot points, special level designs and puzzles. The game is sure to feature special reveals for longtime fans of the franchise as well plenty of scares for newcomers. Its gameplay has gotten a bit of an overhaul since 2009's “Resident Evil 5.” Although each campaign has unique gameplay features, longtime players will immediately recognize some differences. For example, in “Resident Evil 5,” players could not move while firing weapons. Every battle
would become a strategic battle between the oncoming zombie hordes and the number of rounds in your weapon. With “Resident Evil 6” that challenge has been removed, and players can now move and fire at the same time. In addition, each campaign plays a bit differently. Leon's campaign focuses a bit more on scares, exploring deserted buildings and honing in on the story. Chris' campaign plays a bit more like typical military shooter, taking on hordes of zombies and creatures while armed to the teeth with huge, destructive guns. Jake's campaign tends to focus a bit more on big set pieces, facing off against huge foes
like "Nemesis," escaping from impossible situations and relying on a player’s wits. No matter what campaign the players choose, they are sure to find plenty of scares, action and overly complicated storylines involving lots of characters. But it is those elements that make the “Resident Evil” franchise so legendary and addicting. And with the game rumored to be twice as long as “Resident Evil 5,” there will be plenty for fans to sink their teeth into. “Resident Evil 6” will be released by Capcom Oct. 2 for the Xbox 360, Playstation 3 and PC.” Resident Evil 6” is rated "M" for Mature.
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LoopyQ pouches: not such a loopy idea By RAYA SACCO Contributing Writer
She walks around DePaul’s campus carrying a neon pink glitter backpack, a brown and black snake skin pouch hanging from her neck, and a needle and thread in one hand. Jay Crimaldi, a sophomore at DePaul University, is the creator and founder of LoopyQ – her collection of handmade leather and suede pouches that are equipped to store everything from your cellphone to your favorite lipstick. Crimaldi said the first pouch she wore at last year’s North Coast Music Festival saved her life, which inspired her to launch her own custom pouch business. “I saw a guy selling t-shirts at a music festival and I instantly thought: music festival and a product,” said Crimaldi. “I wore my pouch to North Coast and I felt comfortable knowing I had all my important things right on my chest; I realized that the pouch saved my life.” Crimaldi, 19, always wanted to start a business beforehand. When she thought of the idea to launch her own brand of pouches, she spoke to her parents first
who encouraged and supported her idea. “I named my brand LoopyQ because someone that would wear a pouch would be ‘loopy’ – someone who is forgetful, always on-the-go and who has ADD needs to have a pouch,” said Crimaldi. By marketing her product on social media outlets like Instagram, Etsy.com and her own website loopyq.com, she has developed a loyal fan base that is updated on Crimaldi’s newest fashions every three to four hours. “They are really convenient, cute and fun,” said Geri Michalzuk, a sophomore at DePaul and a LoopyQ pouch owner. Crimaldi said she sells about one or two pouches a day, but with big music festivals like Lollapalooza, Coachella and NorthCoast, she is expected to sell about 20 pouches a week. With about ten colors to choose from and over 15 ways to customize your pouch, the cost to purchase your own LoopyQ pouch varies from $20-$25. Pouches can be customized by choice of color, fabric, beads, patches and studs. All pouches are made in the U.S. and are handmade by Crimaldi. “I wouldn’t do this unless the pouch rocked this hard,” said
Crimaldi. “Whatever you envision your pouch to look like, you can make it happen. The goal for LoopyQ is to have a customized pouch under $30.” Crimaldi said the Internet will help take her company to the next level by making LoopyQ available to websites like Amazon, eBay, Pinterest and Wanelo. After she graduates, Crimaldi hopes that LoopyQ will become successful and sustainable to fully support her lifestyle. Her goal is to make this pouch appealing to men as well because men also need something to store their personal belongings. “Fanny packs are done and backpacks are ugly,” said Crimaldi. “Someone needed to come up with a better idea and I did.”
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LoopyQ was started by sophomore, Jay Crimaldi. Some of her handmade leather and suede pouches are seen above.
DEPAULIA PUZZLE BREAK Take a break from studying to tune out with this brain tester
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DOWN 1. Arithmetic 2. Dull pain 3. Affaire d’honneur 4. At the peak of 5. Donnybrook 6. It comes from a hen 7. Abnormally enlarged thyroid 8. One who bestows 9. Dispatched 10. Hard unglazed brownishred earthenware 11. Not silently 12. Small drum 13. Contemptuous look 18. Sphere 24. Implore 25. Mature 26. Stow, as cargo 27. How old we are 28. Defrost 29. An amusing remark 31. An indefinite period 33. Aquatic mammal 34. Require 36. Char 37. Brag 38. Makes a mistake 42. Young tree 43. C 45. Walk quietly 47. Besmirch 48. Interlace 49. Artist’s workstand 51. Mongrel 52. Make into law 54. As well 56. Salt Lake state 57. Certain 58. God of love 59. Expunge 62. Female sheep
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The men’s soccer team, led by outstanding defense and two second-half goals by senior Antonio Aguilar, recorded its first shutout of the season, defeating No. 18 Northwestern 2-0 in Evanston Wednesday, Sept. 26. Previously undefeated, the Wildcats (6-1-2) were handed their first loss of the season, unable to find any cracks in the Blue Demon defense all game. The Wildcats managed just six shots -- only two on goal -- over the full 90 minutes, bothered by a strong Demon backline and an inability to retain possession. Goalkeeper Eric Sorby picked up his first shutout of the season. In the second half, the Blue Demons got the ball rolling with an Aguilar strike from 12 yards out, netting it past the Wildcat goalkeeper in the 65th minute. Aguilar scored his second in the 76th minute, firing in a shot from 10 yards out to the opposite post, insuring DePaul’s victory. With this win, DePaul completed the Chicagoland GRANT MYATT | The DePaulia trifecta, beating UIC, Loyola Goalkeeper Eric Sorby recorded his first shutout of the season, a and Northwestern, to ensure 2-0 victory over Northwestern Wednesday, Sept. 26. their title as top Chicago team.
GOLF The Blue Demons wrapped up play at the Windon Memorial Sept. 24, finishing in 13th place. DePaul’s performance at the twoday tournament was highlighted on day two
by sophomore Moritz Ackerhans’ hole-in-one on the par-3 fifth hole, the second ace for a Demon golfer this year. Freshman Adrian Halimi posted his own hole-in-one at the Ram Masters Invitational in Fort Collins, Colo. two
weeks ago. Senior Russell Budd was DePaul’s top finisher in a tie for 50th place, followed closely by fellow senior John Pavelko in 54th. Budd posted rounds of 75, 76 and 81 for a tournament total of 232 (+19);
Pavelko carded a 75, 74 and 84 to finish a shot behind Budd. Ackerhans shot perround totals of 80, 77 and 79 to finish in a group in 61st place. Ohio State claimed the team title by a stroke over host Northwestern.
Two members of the women's soccer team earned Big East honors for their play last week in capping off a 2-0-0 week. Forward Elise Wyatt earned Rookie of the Week honors for her five-point performance over the week, grabbing an assist in a 2-0 win over Saint Louis Sept. 20 and scoring twice in a 4-0 rout of Big East foes Pittsburgh three days later. The goals were the first two of the freshman's collegiate career. Leftback Kylie Nordness also received conference honors, being included in last week's Big East Honor Roll for playing a key role in preserving two shutouts. The junior has helped anchor a backline that has posted six clean sheets so far this season.
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(Above) Leftback Kylie Nordness (Below) Forward Elise Wyatt
VOLLEYBALL The volleyball team lost a tough Big East match 3-1 (2826, 13-25, 23-25, 20-25) against Cincinnati at Fifth Third Arena Sunday, Sept. 23. The Blue Demons fell to 0-2 on the season in Big East play, while the Bearcats upped their record to 3-11, 1-1 in the league. Senior Rachel Aumann led the Blue Demons with 12 kills and a .333 attack percentage. Junior Natalie Rizzo had eight kills, followed by freshman Callie Huebener and junior Vesela Zapryanova with seven kills apiece. Junior libero Allyson Rooks led the DePaul defense with 16 digs. Sophomore setter Laura Witt supplied 12 assists and her 37 assists on the afternoon fell one short of her career high. DePaul played a strong net game with a season-best 27
The Blue Demons celebrating a point. block assists, including a career high-tying seven by Rizzo. The Blue Demons took con-
trol early on in the first set, then held off a Bearcats run to avoid falling behind, tying at 21-21 in
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the late goings. The two teams traded kills until a Rizzo and Huebener block gave DePaul
a one point lead at 27-26. The Bearcats committed an error on the next point to clinch the point for the away team. Cincinnati erased their memory of the opener to claim the second set with a 12-point advantage, hitting .469. The Bearcats held their own in the following two sets, ignoring any serious runs by DePaul. The Blue Demons still kept things close in the third set, tying at 11 before falling behind. They came back to regain the lead at 16-15 on a Cincinnati error, building up a three-point lead at 21-18 with another UC miscue. However, the Bearcats regained composure and went on a 7-2 run to take a 2-1 lead in the match. In the fourth and deciding match, DePaul briefly held a lead at 6-5 on an ace from Rooks. But the Bearcats held on for the rest of the match, taking the win 25-20.
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COMMENTARY
DePaul basketball: coming to an arena near you? By JULIAN ZENG Sports Editor
Just two weeks after DePaul President Rev. Dennis H. Holtschneider, C.M. introduced the university’s Vision 2018 plan at an event attended by alumni, faculty and students Sept. 14, a slew of reports came forth reporting that the school was in talks to move their men’s basketball games to a new arena. Vision 2018 is a plan that over the next six years will seek to improve DePaul’s academic excellence, deepen the school’s ties to its community through the upholding of Vincentian values, and ensure a business model that will serve as a foundation for the continued strengthening of the university. Included in the Vision 2018 plan is a subsection under Goal 2, which reads to “Deepen the University’s Distinctive Connection to the Global City of Chicago.” One of the objectives in Goal 2’s subsection is to develop facilities and a technology infrastructure that asserts DePaul as a high-class university and fosters a strong environment for its students to grow. And even further within that objective, Vision 2018 states it will “Seek opportunities to bring men’s basketball back into the city.” For years, the men’s basketball home games played at Allstate Arena in Rosemont have become the object of much controversy. One of the main issues for students and fans alike with the stadium is, quite simply, it’s a hike to get out there. While the fan buses that leave on game days from the Lincoln Park campus are expedient modes of transportation, the cold winter days of the basketball season deter many from even bothering to leave their dorms or nearby residences. The idea of planning an entire day around attending a game, including transportation time, is
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DePaul fans may fill new seats at basketball games in 2018.
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DIBS pumps up a modest crowd at Allstate Arena last season. usually too much of a commitment for the casual fan, which arguably makes up the vast majority of DePaul’s current basketball fanbase. Perhaps most importantly, a strong tie to the city of Chicago is nary felt in the near suburban outstretches of the Village of Rosemont. With planes taking off and landing at nearby O’Hare International Airport, Allstate Arena can feel like a dead zone. Flanked by gray office buildings and endless highways, nothing is appealing about trekking out to city limits. In addition, an arena with a distinct Chicago feel with a dedicated fanbase could be irresistible not only to local talent but athletes from around the country. The amount of national attention
a ranked Blue Demon squad with bona fide stars could garner is unequivocal. Chicago is the thirdlargest market in the U.S., after all. A change of scenery could be invaluable to the team’s future success. A closer arena translates into greater fan turnout. Greater fan turnout translates into more confidence and support felt by the players. And maybe, just maybe, a confident Blue Demons team with fans backing them sneaks up and surprises the college basketball world and wins some games. And isn’t winning what it’s all about? So what’s the solution? On Friday, a number of Chicago news outlets reported DePaul is weighing options to either play at the United Center and/or share a practice facility or, more
realistically, construct an eight thousand to 12 thousand seat arena to be built in the South Loop. The Chicago Sun-Times reported the school was in talks with Chicago Bulls owner Jerry Reinsdorf about possibly building a west side arena that could serve as a Bulls practice facility and site for Blue Demon home games. The 22,000 seat arena would be a considerable step up from the 12,000 seat Allstate Arena in terms of capacity, which could present financial problems if the house isn’t packed on a game-by-game basis. At this point, the South Loop talks seem to hold more water. Per a report by Crain’s Chicago Business, an arena would be constructed near McCormick Place parking and a new CTA Green Line station, a site which has been proposed by Mayor Rahm Emanuel. According to the report, the arena could be funded by “more than $100 million in untapped bonding authority” by the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, an agency known as McPier that owns and operates McCormick Place. The report’s sources claim Mayor Emanuel supports the idea “because much of the Near South Side near the convention center goes dark when a big convention is not running, which is most of the time.” Though the area currently “lacks many good
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restaurants, bars and shops,” there’s no telling what plans for a new sports arena being built in the could potentially do for a new infrastructure, creating a popular destination not only for Blue Demon fans but Chicagoans at large. In a statement released by DePaul, nothing concrete is confirmed but leaves the door open for speculation, which at this point would not be too farfetched. According to the statement, DePaul is by no means uncommitted to their strategic plans. It reads, “One of DePaul’s goals is to seek opportunities to bring men’s basketball back into the city. To that end, DePaul will consider any proposal that will help us accomplish that goal. As of how, however, nothing definitive has been forthcoming.” Obviously, whether there is any merit to these rumors has yet to be determined. This could all turn out to just be spinning gears with no endgame. Let's also not forget that DePaul's current contract with Allstate Arena runs through 2016, so the plans supposedly in the works would still be a long ways away. Not to burst anyone's bubble, but jobsw like this certainly aren't accomplished overnight. But at the moment, the possibility of an arena being constructed to house the Blue Demons in 2018 is becoming less and less of a pipe dream. It’s still a waiting game, but we may not be in the dark for much longer.
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Jasmin Kling was last season's Big East Freshman of the Year. seeing how they’ll handle everything.” Ardizzone allows his players to set minor individual goals for themselves, but makes sure they understand that their one main objective every year is to make it to the NCAA Championships. In his 14th season as head coach in 2010, Ardizone achieved the feat of leading the program to its first-ever championships bid. Since then, the team has gotten close, most recently garnering a third-place finish at the Big East Championships last season, but just missed the elusive NCAA tournament berth. In order to regain their footing as one of the top programs in the nation, Ardizzone said the team will rely on its strong singles play and work especially hard to hone doubles. Like German native Kling, many members of the squad hail from foreign soil, where singles play is emphasized. Doubles has presented a bit of a learning curve for Kling, but with so many opportunities thus far, she has grown fond of working with a partner on the court. “I like playing as a team [in doubles] – you’re not playing with 11 people like on a soccer team, but at least there is two of us,” said Kling. “And they’re all such good players, you can really rely on them.” When asked whether or not it’s difficult to generate chemistry with a doubles partner, Kling said it depends
on the players’ skill sets. Her own preference is at the net, so she likes someone comfortable on the baseline to cover the backcourt.” Kling’s doubles partner last season, Gia McKnight, was one of two graduating seniors along with Cali Gustafson, and someone with whom Kling enjoyed a great deal of success. McKnight and Gustafson were “heart and soul kids of the program,” according to Ardizzone, and their departures will be felt. “Cali [Gustafson] and Gia [McKnight], we’re going to miss them from a leadership standpoint...I can’t even put into words how much,” said Ardizzone. “They had been here through our biggest successes making the NCAA’s, so they knew what it would take. Those two were just amazing captains and bled DePaul blue. “I think they did an unbelievable job of passing on a legacy,” said Ardizzone, who has yet to assess which current Blue Demon will step into those formidable shoes. But with fall tournaments underway and a spring schedule looming in the distance on the road to their elusive team goals, Ardizzone is thrilled for what this year’s team can deliver. “We just have a lot of talent and I’m looking forward to seeing what’s between the ears once the matches come,” said Ardizzone. “It’s going to be exciting to see.”
with a dominant 15-13 win in the fifth and final set. It was the first time that DePaul had lost a match when winning the first two sets in almost two years. The Blue Demons fell to 1-2 in five-set matches this season. “In sets one and two we were functioning on all cylinders. Offensively we were getting great ball control. But in sets three, four and five, it kind of dropped off a little bit,” said Edwards. Despite the loss, there was some good news. Senior Rachel Aumann had perhaps the finest match of her career, tallying a personal best 20 kills. “It’s exciting. But it was a tough loss, so it’s kind of a bittersweet moment,” said Aumann. Aumann was particularly effective in the first set, with eight kills to lead all players. She was the first DePaul player to record 20 kills in a match since Amy Lanski’s 22 in 2011. Lanski, a sophomore, has been sidelined for most of the season with a knee injury. There is still a lot to like about the makeup of this Blue Demons squad. Coming off of a disappointing 7-22 campaign last year, Aumann and star Auburn transfer Vesela Zapryanova have helped lead the team to nearly as many wins as they produced in 2011. Aumann said that team camaraderie has been a focal point and will help with rebounding from the loss to Green Bay. “We’re a really close team off the court and that helps us bring it when we’re on the court. When we’re all cheering and laughing, you know we’re most successful. The cheering is great, the bench gets involved, and it will really help in motivating us for our next match,” Aumann said. It’s imperative that DePaul finds a way to break its recent losing streak, because their final 13 games are against conference opponents. Even though her team has hit a rough patch, coach Edwards is not
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Rachel Aumann set a career high with 20 kills. panicking. “We’re definitely going to learn a lesson from this one and stay hungry until the end of the year. Everyone has to play their role to the best of their ability. If they do that, we’ll really come together as a team,” said Edwards. “We just have to put this behind us and watch some game film and prepare
for the rest of the Big East teams on our schedule,” said Aumann. No matter how the rest of the season plays out, there’s no question that this DePaul team has vastly improved over last year’s team. If they can rebound from their demoralizing loss to Green Bay, it could be their most impressive accomplishment of all.
"MEN'S SOCCER" continued from back cover game of two halves,” said head coach Craig Blazer. “We were not emotionally engaged in the game. We didn’t show the resemblance of team defending and possession. We didn’t create in the first half. All of those components improved in the second.” DePaul (3-6-1, 0-2) could have found themselves on the wrong end of a lopsided score line had it not been for the play of Sorby. The junior from Mundelein, Ill., came up big for the Blue Demons, making seven saves including stopping a penalty. “Unbelievable in the second half,” Blazer said of Sorby’s performance. “In the first half when you’re not playing well, you expect someone to step up big. That was the best he’s ever played.” Sorby denied Daniel Herrera from the
spot in the 85th minute after a David Selvaggi handball gave the Red Storm an opportunity to treble their lead. Herrera went to his left, but Sorby got two hands on the effort to clear it away. St. John’s enjoyed lengthy spells of possession in a match that they controlled for large stretches of the game. The Red Storm put up 14 shots – seven of which forced Sorby into saves – and earned seven corners in the game. Chances for the Blue Demons were hard to come by, and only one of DePaul’s six shots forced Rafael Diaz to make a save. The defeat for the men’s soccer team -- playing their third ranked opponent in as many games -- comes following a 2-0 win at No. 18/18 Northwestern in
which Antonio Aguilar’s brace handed the Wildcats their first loss of the season. The emotion put into that match was missing against St. John’s, Blazer said. “We’re trying to find a way to tap into the emotions,” he said. “We used the example of the Northwestern game – they were willing to do whatever it took [to win]. We showed improvement in the second half today, but breaking down St. John’s was difficult. We can build on the second half to try and eliminate these types of first halves.” DePaul showed signs of improvement in the second half with Joe Brinckwirth’s effort in the 68th minute being the only shot on target for the Blue Demons. Thiago Ganancio had two good chances in the half, the first being on a Michael Kozielek
cross, but he couldn’t get his whole foot through the ball. The other chance came late in the match when he was played through on goal by Aguilar, but his effort was wide of the far post. “We challenged the guys after Northwestern to use that momentum for St. John’s,” Blazer said. “Discussing it and challenging them are one thing, but actually doing it is another. We need fullgame players who are technically sound and tactically aware. We’ve got to get them all on the same page. We can make strides to be more consistent and improve.” The fixtures don’t get any easier, however, as the team travels to unranked/ No. 24 Louisville Wednesday, Oct. 3. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m.
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Storm chasers
Blue Demons fall behind early, lose 2-0 to Red Storm
Young women's tennis team stacked with talent prime for competition By JULIAN ZENG Sports Editor
By JEREMY MIKULA Senior Writer Two first half goals by the visiting Red Storm propelled No. 15/19 St. John’s to a 2-0 win over the men’s soccer team Saturday at Wish Field. Nick Matthews opened the scoring in the 18th minute after a defensesplitting throughball from Brandon Savino enabled the junior to go 1v1 with Eric Sorby. Matthews outpaced Austin Toth before running onto the ball and putting it into the center of the goal. Sorby’s deflection on the shot wasn’t enough to keep it out as it looped in a foot under the frame for Matthews’ fourth goal of the season. St. John’s (7-1-3, 1-1) doubled their lead in the 36th minute through Andres Vargas. After being denied by Sorby a number of times in the half, Vargas got the breakthrough from 20
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beginning. The Blue Demons came out flat in the fourth set and dropped 25-18. Green Bay completed the comeback
Injury is inescapable in any sport, a fact no less evident in the women’s tennis team last season. Following a fall slate of tournament play in which members of the team became better acclimated with one another, the Blue Demons asserted themselves as a force in the spring, rolling off eight consecutive match victories. The run was short-lived, however, as DePaul went on to lose five of its next seven matches. The injury bug hit and its impact was unequivocal. “We had a really good start to last season – we were all really pushing and cheering for each other,” said sophomore Jasmin Kling. “We tried to keep it up especially when playing the better teams. And then at the end, we kind of got injured and lost a bit of energy.” Even though the Blue Demons fizzled, they had their share of individual and team triumphs. Kling, who was named Big East Freshman of the Year, had a memorable first year of college tennis. The Heilbronn, Germany native compiled a 15-9 cumulative record on the year, including a 6-2 mark against Big East opponents. “I had no idea what it would be like playing college tennis. I was really open to anything – I had no expectations. So I was really happy when at the end, I got Freshman of the Year award,” said Kling. “It was a representation of how well I played over the season, as well as how well the team played.” Perhaps the fact that the team didn’t completely combust at the end of last season is a testament to the ladies’ endurance, not giving in to hardships, according to head coach Mark Ardizzone. “I thought last year we played well, but by the end of the year we got a little beat up,” said Ardizzone. “At the end of the year it was surviving -- we only had six players who were healthy to play, and even two that weren’t 100 percent.” Naturally, Ardizzone is looking forward to having “more bodies” out competing on the court this year, increasing the team’s chances of knocking out opponents and not having “to count on six kids every match, every weekend.” Other top returning players this year include a trio of sophomores Patricia Fargas, Rebeca Mitrea and Carolin Neumann, a core group that won 63 percent of their matches. As for Kling, she was one of the six able to stay healthy and contribute every week. Now entering her second season, there are greater expectations for her to up her game. “I feel a little bit of pressure, but it’s good pressure,” said Kling. She said receiving the conference’s Rookie of the Year award would be incentive to not only better her own performance, but those of her incoming teammates all looking to make their mark on the squad. Though the fall season is just underway, Ardizzone’s excitement is perceivable, especially when talking about the breadth of the team’s talent. “The strength of our team right now is that one through nine, man, it is the most compact one through nine I’ve ever had,” said Ardizzone. “A lot of times here we’ve had some really good players at the top, but this time our strength’s going to be our depth. It is going to be substantial at the bottom. We’ve never been this deep. Never. “It’s kind of a fun group, because there’s probably not one tennis team in the country that has nine underclassmen. We have one junior [laughs],” said Ardizzone. “We’re just so young and it’ll all be new and exciting to them. I’m looking forward to
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Antonio Aguilar and the Blue Demons managed only six shots, one on goal. yards out. Savino picked up another assist on the play
when Vargas fired to the bottom right corner for his
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Volleyball loses five-set heartbreaker
By DAVID WEBBER Assistant Sports Editor
The saying goes that a team has to lose in order to learn how to win. If that’s true, then the DePaul women’s volleyball team has a lot of learning to do following a devastating five-set loss to the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay on Wednesday. DePaul held a twosets-to-nothing lead, but lost the next three sets in one of the most agonizing losses in recent memory. Third-year head coach Nadia Edwards was complimentary of her team’s performance, but was disappointed about the lackluster finish. “We just lost our focus and I think we lost a little bit of the consistency that we had earlier on in the match,” said Edwards. DePaul (5-10) lost a fourth consecutive match, but it was the Blue Demons who had the upper hand early on. Through two sets, the Blue Demons had a superb 35 percent attack rate and were more aggressive than Green Bay (9-6). They also had 40 total kills to Green Bay’s 29. Then, things began to unravel. DePaul led for parts of the third set, but the team was undone by a miserable 2.3 percent attack rate. Green Bay jumped at the opportunity and extended the
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Through the first two sets, DePaul held a (25-22, 25-21) advantage, with a cumulative attack percentage of .352. match by winning the third set 25-23. DePaul never regained the momentum it had built up at the
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