Vol. # 97, Issue # 3
| September 24, 2012
BROWN LINE COFFEE CRAWL
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Arts & Life, page 17
‘Spring’ comes early
Theatre School opens series with controversial production
surprise that DePaul was behind putting on the show from the beginning. “What the story is about is the danger of not talking about it (sexual exploration) and the tragedy that happens when people are forced to keep quiet,” said the show’s choreographer and Theatre School professor, Julia Neary. See AWAKENING, page 21
See COLLINS, page 5
DePaul’s Theatre School opens its Showcase Series on Friday, Sept. 28 with “Spring Awakening,” starring students Sonaz Izadi as Wendla and Joe Keery as Melchior, pictured above.
Abortion, masturbation, sex and nudity are often not choice topics of discussion throughout private, Catholic institutions. However, DePaul University, known as the country’s largest private Catholic university, will jumpstart their Theatre School Showcase series with a focus on
many of these themes. Opening Friday, Sept. 28, is DePaul’s take on one of the most controversial shows introduced in years… “Spring Awakening.” The show tells a story revolving around teenage sexual exploration and expression during a time when the presence of religion and authority was overwhelmingly inhibiting. A modern take on a centuryold German play, the rock musical
is the first of that variety to be performed on DePaul’s Merle Reskin Theatre stage, 60 E. Balbo Ave., in two years. “There’s a lot of expectations,” said Alexis Links, The Theatre School production coordinator. “It’s definitely been the hot topic around here recently.” At a Catholic university supportive of drag performances and weeks devoted to LGBTQA awareness, it should come as no
By DYLAN FAHOOME Contributing Writer
Aug. 17 began like any other day for Alice Butler-Collins. She got up and heard her son – Kenneth Collins, a DePaul Ph.D. student – start his car after a few misfires and drive away. That was at 6:45 a.m. At 7:45 a.m., she received a phone call from the Roseland Community Hospital where her son worked. She was informed that her son had been in an accident. Butler-Collins called her daughter and drove with her to the hospital. When they arrived, they noticed several police cars and the entrance to the hospital was blocked off. Not long later, it was confirmed that her son had died. “It was just complete shock,” said Butler-Collins. “Just shock. There wasn’t anger. It was just disbelief, shock, a lot of crying and just completely ‘this can’t be happening.’” Collins, 43, died on his way to pick up his paycheck after a car hit him from behind when the driver fell asleep at the wheel. Collins was born and raised in Chicago. As a child, he was “high energy” and “fun-loving.” Butler-Collins described him as an “adventurous, talkative, sort of a daredevil type” who wasn’t afraid to do anything. “You know, (a) tough little boy,” said ButlerCollins. Collins studied at Western Illinois University, Olive-Harvey Junior College and Chicago State University before coming to DePaul. Collins entered first as a
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DePaul student remembered after accident
Student event website sparks university controversy By HALEY BEMILLER Contributing Writer EventDrops.com, a website created by DePaul student Khoa Nguyen, was created to assist DePaul organizations in their event planning. Recently, however, the website has been a source of controversy with the administration raising objections to it. Nguyen, a sophomore, started working on the website last September after hearing
student complaints about OrgSync, the site used by the Office of Involvement to organize student group’s information. Many claimed that it is hard to find organization’s events among the website’s other features, so Nguyen wanted to create something devoted solely to events. “We just want to make it an easy hub, centralized place for DePaul students to just find out about events,” said Nguyen. “As long as the events benefit the students, I don’t care what events they are … I wanted to make EventDrops as simple as possible.”
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For them to actually do this was against everything that I thought (the school was) about when I applied to DePaul.” KHOA NGUYEN, sophomore
EventDrops launched January 2012, and the first encounter Nguyen had with DePaul administration was after the Winter
Involvement Fair. Nguyen asked Assistant Director of Student Involvement Roniciel “Joy” Vergara if the DePaul Activities Board would consider posting events on his website. According to Nguyen, Vergara declined his offer. “Joy thought that I had somehow hacked or somehow got the system for Campus Connect, the whole login system,” he said. “I told her it’s a totally different system. All I required was (that users) regSee EVENTDROPS, page 4
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Highlighted in red, this section of Kenmore Avenue would be closed off to become the "Kenmore Green" pedestrian mall.
Kenmore Green leaves some seeing red By MATTHEW SMITH Contributing Writer In Chicago, there are few issues more contentious than parking, the need for green space and pedestrian access. In Lincoln Park, these two issues are coming to a head on the DePaul campus. For its 2009 Master Plan, DePaul University officials proposed closing Kenmore Avenue between Fullerton and Belden in order to create a pedestrian mall, called Kenmore Green. In May, DePaul closed Kenmore as a request from 32nd Ward Ald. Scott Waguespack, in order to study the potential impact on parking and traffic flow in the neighborhood. The results of the study, conducted by the firms Kenig, Lindgren, O’Hara, Aboona Inc., found that there was little impact on surrounding streets with regards to traffic congestion and parking. DePaul executive vice president Bob Kozoman said the university spoke to Waguespack and Chicago Department of Transportation personnel. “The conclusion was that this project would not have an appreciable impact on parking and congestion, whether this particular street is open or not,” said Kozoman. Throughout a typical day,
the 2300 block of Kenmore carries 1,748 vehicles and 80 to 115 vehicles during peak hours, according to the study. On Saturdays, the block sees an average of 981 vehicles, much of which is associated
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but was pushed back in order to get a sense of the impact during high-traffic events, such as Cubs games. Traffic increased on Sheffield by 15 percent during the closure, but the study notes that “only a
It would be good for DePaul, but not for the neighborhood." ALLAN MELLIS, WNA director
with DePaul. The plan is not without controversy as neighbors lamented the potential loss of 47 unregulated parking spaces that line the street. Wrightwood Neighbors Association (WNA) director Allan Mellis said her organization would not support a plan that eliminates parking on Kenmore. “The area around the site, namely Sheffield, sees enough traffic already. Closing Kenmore would be detrimental to the neighborhood,” said Mellis. Traffic on Sheffield and surrounding streets varies widely by day and season. The study was originally going to be conducted earlier than May,
portion of additional volume can be attributed to the closure”. The parking spaces on Kenmore were found to be generally fully utilized during the day. Of the cars parked on Kenmore, 84 percent did not have a parking permit, and 60 percent of the cars were registered to DePaul students and staff. This suggests that neighborhood concerns about parking availability are unfounded, since only one percent of vehicles parked on Kenmore belonged to neighborhood residents. “Parking and traffic are high on the concerns for people in the neighborhood,” said Kozoman.
A community meeting held prior to the street’s closure was met with what Mellis called “unanimous opposition” to the university’s plan. “[DePaul] wants to push something that would have a negative impact on the neighborhood. It would be good for DePaul, but not for the neighborhood,” said Mellis. Kozoman said that the Kenmore Green project would be a boon to both the neighborhood and the university. “One of the things that typically hits on neighborhood wish lists in Chicago is more green space, more park space. We welcome the neighbors to our campus; we don’t put up walls or check ID at the entrances,” said Kozoman. Mellis and the WNA are more supportive of alternatives to the Kenmore Green project, specifically ones that do not involve closing the street to vehicles. Such plans could include car-length speed bumps, referred to as “speed tables”, narrowing the street by extending the curbs and restricting parking to one side of the street. The Kenmore Green plan as proposed would close the street entirely to traffic, much how DePaul’s quadrangle was constructed, See KENMORE, page 5
If you walked through the quad Sept. 14, you might have noticed the gigantic stage, sea of white chairs and a scrumptious looking spread, which rivaled the sandwich from Chartwell's you grabbed earlier. No, FEST didn't come early this year--this event kicked off the university's plan to enhance our education and national appeal over the next six years. And whether you showed up to express overwhelming support or to claim a free tote bag and thermos, the turnout further fueled DePaul's obsession to promote, implement and inform the university community about Strategic Plan 2018. Last year when the university first started to draft its new "vision," I asked myself, "why should we care about Strategic Plan 2018?” By 2018, this year's freshman class will be off to bigger, and hopefully better, opportunities by the time DePaul discusses a vision for 2024. I looked out at the quad and thought to myself again, “why is this important if I won’t be around to enjoy it?” (in addition to “is this lavish production on the quad really necessary?”) Last week, I decided to go straight to the source— university president and one of the university’s head “vision crafters,” Rev. Dennis Holtschneider. When I spoke to him, I took a deep breath and asked him why current students should care about a plan when its results are six years away? His response was quick and surprising. "Well the answer to your question is that it's simply not true," he said. "It's a great question though." He proceeded to tell me about the initial years of Vision2012, the previous six year plan, where the university gave birth to such institutional staples such as Campus Connect and the LEED certified McGowan South science building. “If you look back at the last six years, we had much of Vision 2012 happen in the early years,” Holtschneider said. “and you will see that happen again.” The university has already begun introducing goals from the strategic plan. Holtschneider said they are working hard to aggressively build See VISION, page 4
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GOAL #1: Enhance academic quality and support education
"VISION" continued from page 3
innovation
science and health programs, including partnerships with two Chicagoland institutions. The university also prepares to move the School of Education into a new building purchased from Children’s Memorial Hospital within the year while design work for the School of Music is moving forward as well, according to Holtschneider. Behind the scenes, Father Holtschneider said he was working hard to try to bring men’s basketball back to Chicago. Vice President for Planning and Presidential Administration Jay Braatz also said the university was underway with goal one of the plan, which “commits the university community to, collectively, enhance academic quality and support educational innovation.” Braatz pointed to the recent announcement of free membership for all DePaul students to the Chicago History Museum (CHM), which will continue throughout their time at the university. A new collaborative partnership with the international organization Facing History and Ourselves and the College of Education during the initial years will also help reach the plan’s first goal throughout the time of the plan. Overall, the goals set forward in the Strategic Plan 2018 are broad and will be hard to achieve in six years. Several projects from Vision 2012 will carry over into Strategic Plan 2018, including the John T. Richardson library renovations and the new Theatre School, which will be completed by Fall 2013. “It’s not that you accomplish everything at the end of six years,” said Holtschneider. “We set to accomplish every thing throughout that time, and hopefully, by the end of six years it will be finished.” I agree that if this “plan” helps enhance our national standing, students, alumni and the rest of the DePaul community stand to benefit. But, I still don’t understand the over-the-top kick off party. Aren't you supposed to celebrate after the work is finished?
1a. Focus the entire university learning community on student learning and success. 1b. Build and retain an outstanding, diverse faculty, empowering faculty to realize their potential as teacher-scholars. 1c. Develop distinctive high-quality academic programs. 1d. Enhance the visibility and profile of the university.
GOAL #2: Deepen the university’s distinctive connection to the global city of Chicago.
2a. Leveraging the global diversity of Chicago, infuse international and comparative perspectives throughout the teaching, research and service missions of the university. 2b. Deepen DePaul’s connection with Chicago, enriching students’ educational experience. 2c. Develop facilities, technologies, and the infrastructure to support the highest quality educational experience for students and enhance the communities in which we live and work.
GOAL #3: Strengthen our Catholic and Vincentian identity. 3a. Elevate our distinctive Catholic and VIncentian identity across the university. 3b. Strengthen external partnerships congruent with the university’s valued Catholic and Vincentian character.
GOAL #4: Foster diversity and inclusion. 4a. Strengthen campus-wide diversity. 4b. Build a vibrant university community.
GOAL #5: Ensure a business model that builds the university’s continued strength and educational excellence. 5a. Sustain our financial vitality. 5b. Invest in our staff. 5c. Adhere to principles of sustained growth and financial discipline.
"EVENTDROPS" continued from front page ister with their DePaul email address and use their own password.” Throughout the rest of last year, traffic on EventDrops started to die down, and Nguyen took the opportunity to revamp the website over the summer. At this year’s involvement fair, he ran into Vergara again. She told him he was considered a third party and could not promote EventDrops at the fair without paying a fee. “EventDrops is not a registered student organization, and DePaul students individually are not allowed to have tables at Involvement Fair,” said Vergara. “In years past, we have asked DePaul students and external vendors to leave the Involvement Fair who have not registered or paid as a vendor.” A DePaul organization that didn’t want
to be mentioned received an email Sept. 11 from Student Involvement claiming that EventDrops was a security risk and should not be used by organizations. A couple days later, all organizations using EventDrops received an email recommending that they use only OrgSync to promote themselves. EventDrops was not mentioned by name in the second email. “I was very upset,” said Nguyen. “I thought that the worst they could do was just kick me out of the involvement fair. I didn’t know that they would take it one step further and actually email these organizations to tell them to avoid my website. The worst part about it was that the email made it seem like I was stealing information when I clearly wasn’t.” Nguyen believes the issue boils down
to money, as DePaul pays for OrgSync. To him, OrgSync and EventDrops “have two different niches,” and he doesn’t view his website as competition for OrgSync. “I just wanted to get the message out there and tell people what’s happening,” he said. “I just don’t like being bullied by the university. For them to actually do this was against everything that I thought (the school was) about when I applied to DePaul.” Despite Nguyen’s allegations, Vergara maintained that Student Involvement didn’t accuse him of stealing information. “We wanted to provide clarity about using external vendors for promoting events,” she said. Additionally, she stated that OrgSync is one of many resources students can use
to learn about organizations. “DePaul students get information from all different type of sources,” she said. “We want our students fully engaged in DePaul events and organizations to enhance their student experience.” Nguyen does see a future for EventDrops despite this controversy. He and EventDrops’ other co-founder, who attends the University of Illinois, hope to expand to other universities if the website is successful at DePaul. They even already have an interested party in Arizona. If not, Nguyen said, they might sell the script for the website to a third party. “That’s ideally what we would pivot to if events don’t work out."
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"COLLINS" continued from front page graduate psychology student and later in a Ph.D. program. He once worked as a corrections officer for Division I of the Cook County Jail system, where he witnessed something that deeply upset him. “He got tired of seeing all of the men locked up and not happy and able to really have hope,” said Alicia Penn, Collins’ fiancée. “He grew frustrated with that work environment, and he felt like if he went back to school to work with adolescents and youth, maybe he could help prevent them from getting to that point when they’re minors and do still have a chance to turn their lives around.” Penn has warm recollections of Collins. They planned on getting married later this fall and have been together since December 2006. The Chicago Tribune and ABC7 News wrote that Collins was planning to use his paycheck on an engagement ring. Collins also rented a new house for the couple and Penn’s 10-year-old daughter that they planned on moving into earlier this month. “I have a lot of fond memories. He was a jokester. Sometimes a sarcastic jokester too but he had a huge heart and a huge personality,” said Penn. “What he was doing at Roseland was his dream job. That was exactly what he wanted to do – to be in a position where he could have a positive impact on struggling youth. He was very happy.” It’s been a sad month for Penn, but she and her daughter have been coping. They are in the process of meeting with a grief counselor. “He already joined our lives together,” said Penn. “He was a daily presence. I really miss him.” Penn, a registered nurse, said Collins was very passionate about the youth and that they shared that passion. Butler-Collins truly believed that DePaul had trained Collins well for his career path. “He always really felt that his coursework here totally prepared him for everything he had to do,” said Butler-Collins.
While working as a researcher for a juvenile justice institute at the University of Illinois, he interviewed people who had been incarcerated to see what could help prevent it. From there, his interest in the field of psychology and criminal justice shifted from corrections to prevention. Butler-Collins said the program Collins was in at DePaul was “critical” in teaching him the proper techniques used in diagnostic and therapeutic work for becoming a youth counselor at Roseland Community Hospital. “I think he was the only person in the class who had really grown up in the Chicago urban area, gone to school and knew more about the actual things that go on in the high schools and colleges,” said Butler-Collins. She believes this made it easier for young people to listen to his message, especially since he had worked inside the jail system. Butler-Collins said Collins felt African-American men were automatically racially profiled. In an essay Collins wrote, he explained how he believed that at the “heart of every young African-American male there burns a fire.” Butler-Collins said her son was excited to work in Chicago’s urban areas. She said he was
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DePaul student Kenneth Collins died at the age of 43.
"(Collins) would use poetry and things that really engaged the students and their interest... He believed that we as individuals can make a better life for other people."
ALICE BUTLER-COLLINS, COLLINS' MOTHER
very outgoing and knew how to engage people. “He would use books and poetry and things that really engaged the students and their interest,” said Butler-Collins. “It’s because he believed that things could get better that he could work with young people, who some people would say were ‘at risk’ children or kids that life was going to be hard for, because
he believed in God. He believed that we as individuals can make a better life for other people. And he felt that he had the ability and the skills to do that.” Penn referenced one case in particular where she knew Collins had truly made a difference in his field with a child he was working with. “There was an incident where [a patient] had to be calmed
down,” said Penn. “At the end of it, once she was calm and she was able to process, she said that no adult had ever sat down and talked to her. I believe this girl was about fifteen (or) sixteen, and she said no adult had ever sat down and talked to her for that long and gave her advice or tried to help.” “It shouldn’t be that way,” said Penn.
New marijuana ordinance doesn't affect DePaul By MEGAN DEPPEN Contributing Writer A new ordinance in Chicago that took effect Aug. 4 reduced the punishment for marijuana possession of 15 grams or less from a $1,500 fine and six months jail time to a $250-$500 ticket. Mayor Rahm Emanuel aims to reduce the amount of time officers spend processing possession cases and increase the number of cops on the streets combating gang violence and drug dealing. DePaul students caught with marijuana, however, will still find themselves shipped to the local police station. Lt. Maureen C. Biggane of the Chicago Police New Affairs quotes in an e-mail that the Chicago Police Department (CPD) is “pleased to be able to enforce (the ordinance).” Prior procedure for minor possession cases, which often were thrown out, “tied up thousands of police hours.” The ordinance “significantly
reduces processing time, still holds violators accountable and frees up officers to address more serious crime.” But to college students on campus, an exception still applies. According to the Department Directive concerning the Alternative Cannabis Enforcement Program, “subjects in a school or on school grounds or property” are not eligible for the program and “must be placed under arrest and fined accordingly.” Within the Drug Free Schools and Community Act in the DePaul undergraduate student handbook, anyone caught in possession of an illegal substance “will be subject to judicial action…in accordance with university policy.” Punishment can involve judicial reprimand, suspension or dismissal while state penalties can include monetary fines, a suspended license and community service. Students on campus have mixed feelings about the ordinance. Senior Abrar Mirza
believes that marijuana overall is “wrong” and that people caught in possession “should be sent to jail” because at the end of the day, marijuana is still “an illegal substance.” Mirza believes that because of the ordinance, “everyone will want to carry more (marijuana).” Mirza is not alone. In an article by the Chicago Sun-Times, 26th Ward Ald. Roberto Maldonado, who voted against the ordinance, said he believes Chicago is “going to see a spike in public use of marijuana.” Other students like senior Arielle Jeter support the ordinance because it will “keep people out of jail (and)…deter students from creating a crime history report they don’t need.” Students like freshman Jack Willoughby see the ordinance as a “money maker” for the state and doesn’t think any laws “have deterred students from smoking marijuana.”
People will remember Collins most for his experience and dedication, but for Penn, she will remember him differently. “Oh, his love for me,” said Penn. “It’s a really good feeling when you really know that somebody really loves you, truly. And he did. And he made sure I knew it.” Collins’ body was cremated and his mother held a memorial service in his name. She wanted it to be a time of “prayer and meditation” for his family and friends. Several people, who had known Collins from childhood to his DePaul years from his church to his fraternity, spoke at the memorial and remembered the good things. “People will simply miss him,” said Butler-Collins. Though Butler-Collins said many people have been comforting and have been providing hope for her by sending cards and visiting, she still admitted that her son’s death was something she was not prepared to deal with. “No one anticipated this,” said Collins. “You go to the grocery store and you think, ‘Oh I’m going to get this for Kenneth.’ You see a big, 6’5’’ AfricanAmerican male that sort of looks like him…you hear a car that’s misfiring and the muffler’s not that great,” said Butler-Collins, with a touch of humor. Butler-Collins said she is “trying to trying to reconcile (with) reality” and that “it’s like something was pulled out of (her) – it’s a void…an empty space.” She said that Collins may not have been perfect, but he possessed many good qualities. She said that in his professional life, he really did try to make a difference. “I think his faith kept him with a positive attitude about trying to continue to make things better,” said Butler-Collins. “That he’s trying to continue to work with people who have a lot of challenges in their lives…he did not want to see anybody else locked up in a jail if it wasn’t necessary. And he loved to have fun.”
"KENMORE" continued from page 3 by closing Seminary Avenue on each side. Complicating the issue is that the upcoming ward remapping would move the street from the 32nd Ward to the 43rd, so it is possible that both aldermen would need to sign a letter of approval in order for the plan to come to fruition. Waguespack’s chief of staff Paul Sajovec said the study that DePaul sponsored was useful in measuring the impact of the project, but that it was one piece in a larger puzzle. “Our sense is that there’s still a considerable concern about what implications there may be from the closure,” said Sajovec.
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iPhone fans wait in line outside of the Apple Store near North and Clybourn Aves. on the morning of Sept. 20. The iPhone 5, released on the same day, has a bigger screen, a lighter frame, and a faster processor.
“You can’t buy happiness. Except with an iPhone.” Thousands around the world wait for Apple's newest smartphone By CHRIS AYAN Contributing Writer Apple users, start your search engines: after months of speculation and anticipation, the iPhone 5 went on sale Friday to long lines around the globe. The Apple Store at North and Clybourn opened its doors at 8 a.m. to customers eager to get their hands on the newest version of Apple’s smartphone. The iPhone 5 was officially announced on Sept. 12, and preorders went on sale on Sept. 14. Initial pre-orders sold-out within one hour, and according to Apple, this was the fastest pre-order sale in the company’s 36-year history. However, people unable to get a pre-order were still able to get their hands on the new phone. They just had to wait in line. Customers began forming a line at the Lincoln Park store Thursday. Dan Zimmerman, a
freshman at Loyola University, was the first in line. “I got here at noon, right after my test,” said Zimmerman. “I just get stoked for the new phone.” According to Zimmerman, there was some confusion over where the beginning and the end was once the line started forming. “One guy even came and stood in front of me,” said Zimmerman. “It took some doing, but I finally convinced him I was in the front.” The late night campers created an impromptu party. Some people brought beer and had pizza delivered. Many had brought chairs, some had brought tents, but Waled Salih and Ibrahim Alya
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brought their own hookah. “It’s going to be a long night,” said Salih. “This is the perfect way to relax while we wait.” On the iPhone 5’s launch day, the Lincoln Park store opened an hour early to accommodate Apple fans. At its longest, the line stretched from the front of the building and zigzagged around
the corner. Apple employees were passing out “tickets” that guaranteed the people in line a phone. The inside of the store was bustling with customers purchasing and setting up their new phones. “It’s as big, if not bigger, than any of the other product launches,” said Dan Lubrano, an Apple manager at the store. “Couple that with the fastest preorder sale in history, and it’s a big deal.” iPhone enthusiast Keith Hampton said he loves his new iPhone. “I got in line around eight this morning,” said Hampton. “I got in and got my phone around 10. I was expecting to wait way more than two hours.” As fast as the line was moving, some customers were not thrilled to be waiting at all. “I have the iPhone 4 and it is time to upgrade, but I didn’t get the pre-order, so I had to come and wait,” said Steve Pauwels who was 30th in line. “I’m not giddy over it, but I needed an upgrade.” “We got in line at 4 a.m.,” said Chloe Clayborn as she opened her new iPhone. “But now it doesn’t even seem like we needed to be here that early.” However, none of the potential iPhone purchasers were deterred when it started raining and gladly accepted when Apple employees offered them umbrellas and coffee. They weren’t deterred by
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Waleed Salih (left) and Ibrahim Alya (right) brought their hookah for the long wait in line. the new phone’s high price either. “I had an upgrade available on my account,” said Hampton. “It was $316.91 exactly with Apple Care plus, but it is definitely worth it.” Zimmerman, who so patiently waited in line for 20 hours, did not have an upgrade available. “It will be around $650,” he said. “You can’t buy happiness, except
with an iPhone.” Hampton, meanwhile, can't wait to put his new phone to the test. "I'm gonna go to the gym after I sync it to music," said Hampton. "I gotta be careful though: the cases don't come out for another four weeks."
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Attendees gather in the concourse level of the DePaul Center Sept. 19 for the official dedication of DePaul's business college to Richard H. Driehaus, who donated $30 million to the college in February.
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BACK TO SCHOOL FOR CPS TEACHERS, STUDENTS After Chicago Teachers Union members went on strike for the first time in 25 years and made national headlines, the CTU and Chicago Public Schools finally reached an agreement. 350,000 public school students returned to their classrooms Wednesday. Mayor Rahm Emanuel called the agreement “an honest compromise,” and while CTU president Karen Lewis said they will never have a “perfect contract,” they agreed they “couldn’t solve all the problems … and it was time to suspend the strike.” The new contract for CTU members will cost $295 million over four years, and accounts for a freeze in health care premiums and co-pays for members who participate in a wellness program; over 600 new positions in art, music and physical education; and a $250 reimbursement for teachers who buy school supplies.
DEPAUL ONLINE TEACHING SERVICE WINS AWARD The DePaul Online Teaching Series (DOTS) received an award on Tuesday honoring its online teaching service for faculty members. The 2012 Sloan Consortium award given to DOTS recognizes “outstanding contributions to the field of online learning.” GianMario Besana, associate vice president for Academic Affairs-Online Learning and Internationalization, told
DePaul Newsline that they were “extremely proud” that DOTS won the award. “DePaul continues to invest significant resources in this training program and fully supports its mission and goals,” said Besana.
THIS WEEK IN DEPAUL HISTORY Four DePaul University students faced off against Texas Christian University on CBS' then-popular TV quiz show “College Bowl” on Sept. 24, 1961. Unfortunately, the DePaul team was soundly defeated 19045. In its front-page article about the defeat, the DePaulia wrote that the article “(was) not an attempt to condemn, condone, or criticize, constructively or otherwise, anyone or thing connected with DePaul’s effort on the show. “Nor is it an attempt to explain the results,” it added. Some of the criticism levied at DePaul’s team was the overemphasis on science majors (which comprised three of the four team members) and an overall lack of preparation. The DePaul team’s coach— Prof. James Diamond, who later served as the Dean of the College of Commerce from 1971-78 and died in 2002—told the Sept. 29, 1961 issue of the DePaulia that a penalty for answering the question before the question was completed may have made the team more cautious. “Caution, in this case could have been one millionth of a second,” said Diamond. “When one person presses the buzzer, it breaks the circuit. Our people practically had bleeding hands from pressing the buzzer.” The DePaulia summed up the situation thusly: “We met a better team and we lost.”
• A Theft report was filed regarding a computer taken from 1150 W. Fullerton. • A Theft of Bicycle report was filed for a bike taken from Ray Meyer bicycle rack. The bicycle was secured with a cable lock.
SEPTEMBER 13 • A Suspicion of Marijuana report was filed for a room in Belden-Racine. No drugs were found. • A Theft report was filed for a student who left her iPod unattended in the University Hall laundry room. • A Liquor Law Violation occurred at McCabe Hall. The student was transported to Illinois Masonic Hospital by Chicago Fire Department EMS. • A Suspicion of Marijuana report was filed for a room in Belden-Racine Hall.
SEPTEMBER 14 • A Liquor Law Violation occurred outside 1237 W. Fullerton. Students were taken to Illinois Masonic Hospital by Chicago Fire Department EMS. • A Strong Arm Robbery was reported for a student who had their wallet and cell phone taken. This crime occurred at an off campus location. • 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. • Two Simple Battery reports were filed for an altercation at Clifton-Fullerton Hall between two students.
SEPTEMBER 15 • A Suspicion of Marijuana report was filed on a room in University Hall. No drugs were found. • A Simple Battery report was filed for an altercation at the Ray Meyer Fitness Center.
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• A Criminal Damage to Property report was filed for damage on the 3rd floor of Seton Hall.
SEPTEMBER 17 • A Criminal Trespass to Land warning was issued on an offender at 1010 W. Webster. • A Simple Battery report was filed for an altercation at the Trio Office in Levan. • A Theft report was filed for items taken from a dryer at University Hall.
LOOP CAMPUS SEPTEMBER 12 • A Theft report was filed for an offender taking postcards from the Barnes and Noble in the DePaul Center.
SEPTEMBER 13 • A Theft report was filed for a student who had an American flag pendant taken from his jacket lapel in the DePaul Center.
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China and Japan clash over control of islands By CALLIE BRETTHAUER Senior Writer Japan and China's historic dispute over the ownership of a chain of islands in the East China Sea has recently resurfaced. The islands, referred to as Diaoyu in China and Senkaku in Japan, began to cause tension in the 1970s when oil resources were discovered in the area. The islands are close to a continental shelf, a shallow formation along the coast of a landmass that can go deeper into the ocean, making it easier to extract natural resources. “The islands appear
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expansion meant that the archipelago islands belonged to imperial Japan; this imperial reach expanded to East Asia. After the defeat of Japan [in WWII], some sovereignty issues have not been resolved.” In the late 20th century, with a great desire for oil and gas, even the smallest islands become the biggest prize,” said Papadopoulos. In early September the Japanese government sought to buy three of the five islands from Japanese businessman Kunioki Kurihara who had previously rented them to the state. Both the government and people of China reacted angrily to the news. The Chinese government
The [Chinese] state wants to create a rally 'round the flag effect with the Community party and showcase the strength of the government”
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[culturally] to be much more connected to the Asian mainland,” said Alex Papadopoulos, a geopolitics professor at DePaul. “Historically, however, Japanese have a claim that is documented across time. “20th century Japanese
has done little to control antiJapanese protests that have occasionally turned violent. Throughout China, protestors have burnt Japanese flags, attacked Japanese businesses and boycotted Japanese goods. “The sign of the Japanese
moving forward resonates the past with China’s experiences in World War II," said Associate Professor Eugene Beiriger. “From the Chinese point of view, it looks like Japanese imperialism all over again.” Protests, albeit smaller in size, also erupted in Japan in order to send a message to China that they are the ones invading Japanese territory. Activists have even gone to the islands and marked them with Japanese flags to show their determination. “The conflict has a lot to do with domestic politics in both countries,” said Phillip Stalley, a political science professor at DePaul who specializes in Chinese politics. “China is not
only signaling to Japan their resolve and domestic claim, but also strong feelings of nationalism for the nation. The state wants to create a rally ‘round the flag effect with the Communist party and showcase the strength of the government.” Protests in both countries seem to be winding down, which is good for economic and trade relations. In retaliation to the protests in China, some of Japan’s biggest firms suspended operations in China, which can have a major impact on their economic growth if the issue is not resolved shortly. “I would expect the issue to quiet down over the next week, said Stalley. “Back in 2005, a
similar situation occurred. China allowed the protesting to go on for a week, but then proceeded to shut it down.” There has been dispute over whether the United States would intervene in the issue, however in an interview with BBC, U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta made it clear that the United States does not want to be dragged into a crisis. “Our goal is to make sure that no dispute or misunderstanding escalates into unwanted tensions or a conflict,” said Panetta, who met with both Japanese Defense Minister Satoshi Morimonto and then China’s future leader Xi Jinpig as part of a weeklong tour of Asia. The United States continues to walk a fine line between Japan and China. The former is a strong ally while the latter plays a huge role in the U.S. economy. “It is in the best interest of all involved to establish a peaceful resolution," said Beiriger. "What we do not need is 'tough-line' rhetoric against China, which can lead to hard-lined stances from both sides and a conflict that we do not need to interfere in.”
One-year anniversary of the Occupy movement By KEVIN GROSS Contributing Writer Activists fed up with the growing income disparity between the rich and the poor formed the Occupy Wall Street movement a year ago. Their goal was to change the scope of politics and America’s capitalist system.A few hundred protesters marched down Wall Street in New York last Monday to celebrate the anniversary of the group’s original “occupation” of Zuccotti Park in Manhattan. Attendance was significantly lower than one year ago when thousands of people marched towards and assembled at the New York Stock Exchange and other institutions that the occupiers viewed as the symbols of greed and capitalism in America. A drop in attendance, as well as media coverage and overall hype, signals that the movement that spread across the world like wildfire last year may be flickering out. “People don’t seem to pay attention anymore,” said Dan Legaspi, a former Occupy supporter. “They can’t get stuff done, not unless they stop scattering.” Dr. James Wolfinger, a DePaul history
professor and media expert say that, “it seems clear that the movement has fallen out of public consciousness,” He claims that to create public awareness the most important aspect “is for outlets to see that there is a mass protest, and for [media] outlets to see that as a story that creates readership. When the movement lasted for a while and no revolutionary progress was made, they lost their status as an interesting story.” Tom Bostwick, a DePaul freshman who witnessed the movement in New York last year, agreed with Wolfinger. “I was impressed by their ability to assemble, but I feel they never straightened out for a purpose,” said Bostwick. Occupy Wall Street was founded when the Canadian activist magazine Adbusters called upon people of the world to protest a year ago, when the financial recession and the uprising in the Middle East led to a turbulent political atmosphere. Protests in Spain and Malaysia technically took place before any in America; however, the Occupy Wall Street movement was the first to truly capture the world’s attention. Last November many of the Occupiers' “camps” were vacated — including in New York and Oakland where police were called to forcibly remove the protestors. With this in mind it is easy to see why
much of their steam may have dissipated. However, many blame their dwindling momentum on what they see as flaws present within their movement, not the evictions. “Today, I feel perhaps only two out of 10 participants would be able to tell the purpose behind it,” said Bostwick. Occupy’s seemingly all-encompassing concerns included not just the growing income disparity, but also: the vast amounts of funding flowing through lobbyists, the large perceived power of banks and the inability for many recent college graduates to find steady employment to pay off crippling student loans. Many see their broad ambitions as a sign of weakness and a lack of focus. “I think the Occupy movement was too deliberately broad,” said Dr. Roberta Garner, DePaul sociology professor. “As a result they achieved less than they potentially could have. The two goals they could have focused on was demanding for more financial regulation and serving more of an educational purpose.” Supporters of the movement say that the focus was about creating a public space where people could talk, and shift the dialogue of the nation. In addition to the perceived lack of focus, some say that some of Occupy’s methods of change are too extreme. According to Garner, “the group may have
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A masked protestor joins others in blocking traffic in the financial district of San Francisco, Monday, Sept. 17. represented the concerns of the 99 percent, but it did not represent the wants of the 99 percent.” Some of the movement’s proposed solutions include: the elimination of power structures, the implementation of participatory democracy and the elimination of capitalism altogether. While these propositions are not universal among occupiers, their ultraradical nature caught the attention of the public. “Even though people criticize them, the governments and financial markets are still rooted in the interests of the people,” said Garner. “People don’t want collapse. “We haven’t seen the last of these kinds of movements. Hopefully next time they’ll be more focused.”
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Romney campaign faces back-to-back gaffes Political Calendar Upcoming Debates First Presidential Debate: Wednesday, Oct. 3, 8 p.m. CST
Vice-Presidential Debate Thursday, Oct. 11, 8 p.m. CST
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By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS A bad stretch for Mitt Romney just got worse, and Republican insiders are growing increasingly pessimistic about the GOP presidential nominee's chances of winning the White House. The latest heartburn for these insiders is Romney's refusal to back down from his statement that nearly half of Americans believe they are victims dependent upon government. After his remarks made to donors at a private fundraiser in May came to light in a video, the candidate defended his position — and did so again Tuesday, Sep. 18. He told Fox News: "I know some believe that government should take from some to give to the others. I think that's an entirely foreign concept." Publicly, Romney's campaign shrugs off the criticism. Aides say Romney will try to shift the debate back to the specifics of his vision for the country in hopes of curbing President Barack
Obama's momentum before the first debate on Oct. 3. But doubts remain in GOP circles that he can prevail. "This is a worst case scenario in some respects," said Steve Lombardo, a Republican strategist,a day after Romney's most recent remarks roiled the campaign. Obama has been painting Romney as an out-oftouch elitist, and Lombardo said the remarks "tend to reinforce pre-existing perception." These remarks were just the latest headache for Romney seven weeks before Election Day and with early voting well under way. Romney critics and backers alike point to his misstep-filled trip abroad in July as an early signal of worry. Then came Romney's nominating convention, where Hollywood actor/director Clint Eastwood stole the show with a rambling conversation with an empty chair representing the president. Obama's well-received convention followed. And so did a boost for the president in state and national polling.
Last week, Romney tried to use anti-American unrest in the Middle East to seize political advantage, only to be criticized for prematurely assailing the commander in chief before knowing all the facts, including that a U.S. ambassador had died. Romney immediately tried to refocuse attention and giving voters a better sense of what he would do as president. Then his remarks from the spring fundraiser surfaced, and he defended himself. By Tuesday, Republicans were on edge. And some warned
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An explosion at a natural gas plant near the U.S. border on Tuesday sent flames three stories in the air. The blast killed at least 30 people and injured 46. Officials from the state-owned company Petroleos Mexicanos, or Pemex, said that an "accidental leak" appeared to have caused the deadly blasts and that there were no signs so far of sabotage. Four Pemex workers ranging in age from 28 to 44 were among the dead, and the rest were reported to be employees of contractors. Executives said a valve apparently failed as workers performed routine testing where pipelines from gas wells in the Burgos basin converge near the border with Texas. The Mexican Attorney General's Office opened an investigation into the explosion Wednesday, sending more than 20 investigators into the site, which was blocked to the press.
that Romney's road to the presidency was getting steeper. Although they concede that the timing was bad, Romney aides insist he has nothing to apologize for. They say there is more than enough time to recover. "It's been rough couple of weeks, but better for Romney to be going through a rough patch now than a month from now," said Sara Taylor Fagen, a former top political aide to President George W. Bush. "Forty-nine days is an eternity in politics, and the race remains very close."
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Lake Enriquillo in the Dominican Republic has doubled in size over the past eight years, swallowing thousands of acres of farms and more than a dozen villages. The lake's rise has worsened exponentially in recent years, especially after heavy rains in 2007 and 2008 hit the island of Hispaniola, which both countries share. Then Tropical Storm Isaac dumped more water on the region last month, sparking more damage.
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Archaeologists have unearthed remnants of what they believe is an ancient village on a jungle-covered mountaintop in the Philippines with limestone coffins of a type never before found in this Southeast Asian nation, officials said Thursday. National Museum official Eusebio Dizon said the village on Mount Kamhantik, near Mulanay town in Quezon province, could be at least 1,000 years old. Calculations are based on U.S. carbon dating tests done on a human tooth found in one of 15 limestone graves he and other archaeologists have dug out since last year. The discovery of the rectangular tombs, which were carved into limestone outcrops jutting from the forest ground, is important because it is the first indication that Filipinos at that time practiced a more advanced burial ritual than previously thought and that they used metal tools to carve the coffins.
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Privacy invasion no issue for paparazzi By DEREK FRANKE Contributing Writer
Kate Middleton recently made headlines for something other than being classy. Closer Magazine, a French tabloid publication, published photos that showed Middleton sun bathing topless while on a private resort in Chateau d’Autet, France Sept. 14. Chi, an Italian publication owned by the same publisher of the Closer, released a 26-page spread of the topless duchess. The Royal Family was shocked by the publications of the photos and considered them an intrusion of privacy. They quickly filed a lawsuit against the publisher. A French judge ruled Sept. 18 that the publisher must hand over the photos as well as pay the Royal Family 2,000 euros, approximately $2,600. If the French publisher is late in handing over the photos within 24 hours, it will be forced to pay 10,000 euros per day until the photos are given back. Aurelien Hamelle, a lawyer speaking on behalf of the Royal Family said, “It is a scene of married life, intimate, personal, that has nothing to do on a magazine.” Prince William, Middleton’s
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Copies of the Italian magazine Chi are displayed on newsstands in Rome, Monday, Sept. 17. An Italian gossip magazine published a 26-page spread of topless photos of Kate Middleton. husband, believes that photographers contributed to the death of his mother Princess Diana. The invasion of privacy by the paparazzi has been a troublesome issue for celebrities and public
figures. Even if lawsuits are used against any publications, the released photos already have done damage to the image of a celebrity or public figure. There is not a lot anyone can do when
nude or compromising photos hit the Internet. Despite knowing that the public scrutinizes them, it is difficult for famous people to avoid putting themselves in a vulnerable position that could
damage their integrity. For the public, celebrities and royalties like Middleton possess a certain flawless image, but they often do things that may challenge their persona. Before this fiasco in France, TMZ published pictures of Prince Harry cavorting naked during a game of strip billiards in Las Vegas. Photos of the brother of Prince William, who is third in line to the throne, showed Harry starknaked but for a wristwatch and a necklace, with his hands cupping his genitals. What can be gleaned from these mishaps is that most popular figures may not be as perfect as people often think. They frequently turn out to be something much less ethereal than what is presented to the public. No, the paparazzi shouldn’t invade anyone’s privacy; however, celebrities like Middleton must recognize that once you’ve become a public figure, you may have to give up a certain amount of privacy. Fans adore celebrities, but keep in mind that they are also drawn to the unflattering side of someone who is a public figure. We are all human beings and oddly enough flaws are probably what draw celebrities and public figures closer to their admirers.
Apple’s iOS 6: a costly improvement Lack of CTA transit directions sparks local controversy By MEHDI BICHRI Contributing Writer Apple’s iOS 6 is now available for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch users worldwide. This new OS is packed with more than 200 features that will make anyone’s iPhone experience much smoother. The most obvious new additions were the new Maps app and the new Passbook app, both designed by Apple. Apple Maps replaces the Google Maps application that was the default on all devices since the first iPhone was released back in 2007. Built from the ground up by Apple, this app has many great features, but is lacking in some areas when compared to its previous Google counter-piece. Upon first glance, the bright, vivid colors are a nice change from the old yellow and beige that greeted us before. You can also get turn-by-
turn directions and the traffic function is far more accurate than the Google Maps function, and even displays where there is construction or an accident. Hitting the 3D button on the bottom left of the screen enables Flyover, a new feature that allows one to see the world in 3D rendering. However, all of this is not without setbacks. The Flyover and turn-by-turn navigation are only available on the iPhone 4S and 5, which is disappointing for us users that have older devices. Also, street view and directions via public transit are no longer available in the app. Luckily, there are several third party apps, many of which are free and offer directions for us Chicagoans via CTA. Outside of the Apple Maps app, there is the new Apple’s Passbook app, which allows you to store all your gift cards, coupons, boarding passes and even movie tickets on your phone. I am a fan of this new
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An Apple employee riles up his coworkers outside the Fifth Avenue Apple store in New York to celebrate the release of the iPhone 5, Friday, Sept. 21. feature but it will really come down to how many third party companies support this function. So far Target, American Airlines, Fandango and Walgreens are a few that are on Apple App Store.
Overall, many default apps such as iTunes, App Store and Music received a striking new user interface that’s sure to make your phone feel new and refreshed. iOS 6 is another solid update
from Apple that is sure to please even if you do not have the newest device- the iPhone 5. The pros definitely outweigh the cons and if anything, it will make your device feel new again.
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The real Romney? Not so much
By MILOS MARKICEVIC Contributing Writer
A recent opinions article titled “The Real Romney” was featured in the DePaulia written by a Mitt Romney supporter that claimed the candidate’s image was distorted. Romney can parade his past achievements all he wants, but it is the impression he has made in recent months that will go on to hurt him the most. Romney’s policies on women’s health care are prehistoric to say the least, and this has been re-enforced by his decision to pick Paul Ryan as his vice president. Ryan has stated he opposes abortion in all situations. Ryan was also a co-sponsor with Missouri Rep. Todd Akin on a bill that would have redefined rape to exclude women who are unconscious, have been drugged, have been threatened or are minors who have been victims of statutory rape. Akin recently became wellknown after stating in an interview that a woman’s body had the ability to shut down an unwanted pregnancy. Romney himself has also gone on record saying he wants to get rid of Planned Parenthood, an organization millions of women rely on for basic health care services, including cancer screenings. Out of all the services the organization offers, abortion makes up only three percent. Romney lacks the social and political finesse of his opponent on the international stage, a critical factor when it comes to foreign policy.
His recent trip abroad was mired in setbacks that highlighted his ineptitude. It seemed that every country in which he spoke, his press secretary would scramble to provide damage control. Before the London Olympic Games, Romney made comments in an interview about whether Great Britain would be ready for the games. The British press attacked Romney over the comments. Even British Prime Minister David Cameron responded. “We are holding an Olympic Games in one of the busiest, most active bustling cities in the world. Of course it’s easier if you hold an Olympic Games in the middle of nowhere,” said Cameron, poking fun at Romney’s involvement in organizing the 2002 Winter Olympics in Utah. During his visit to Israel, Romney spent his time organizing a fundraiser with J. Philip Rosen, a man who has a reputation for writing about his racist views on Palestinians and Arabs. Rosen has called the IsraeliPalestinian conflict a “holy war” and has written that the Palestine Liberation Organization and its members have a “pathological” problem. Speaking of both the Israeli and Palestinian economies, and the large gap between them, Romney attributed Israel’s economic success and superiority to “culture,” ignoring the Israeli occupation of Palestine. It was later found that the data Romney used when talking about the countries’ economies was inaccurate as well. During a trip to Poland, Romney and his team planned to meet with members of the country’s famous Solidarity party;
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Rebecca Fernandez of Miami protests outside of the University of Miami where Mitt Romney was attending a Meet the Candidates forum Wednesday, Sept. 19 in Coral Gables, Fla. a party that helped the country rise in a post-Communist era. However, the party declined to meet with Romney. In a statement, the Solidarity party expressed disappointment over Romney’s record of attacking trade unions and employee rights. During the same visit, Romney’s publicist finally reached his breaking point. While visiting the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, journalists attempted to ask Romney questions, frustrated that he had only taken three. First, Romney’s publicist told the reporters to “show some respect,” but things escalated. “Why don’t you shove it,” said Romney's publicist. “Kiss my ass,” he added. All in all, the trip was a
disaster and many wondered why Romney put the time and money into a trip to show off his foreign policy credentials when it was one of the things Americans were least concerned with. As if Romney has not shot himself in the foot enough times already, a video of him committing political suicide has recently surfaced online. While attending a private fundraiser with some of his millionaire donors, Romney showed his true colors, and it was all caught on camera. Answering a question from one supporter, Romney stated what he thought of the projected 47 percent that would be voting for Obama: “There are 47 percent of the people who will vote for the
president no matter what. All right, there are 47 percent who are with him, who are dependent upon government, who believe that they are victims, who believe the government has a responsibility to care for them, who believe that they are entitled to health care, to food, to housing, to you-name-it. That that’s an entitlement. And the government should give it to them. And they will vote for this president no matter what… These are people who pay no income tax. (My) job is not to worry about those people. I’ll never convince them they should take personal responsibility and care for their lives.” Romney’s publicist must be running for the hills.
Boozing at ‘bucks to shift coffee shop atmosphere By PARKER ASMANN Contributing Writer
Having already taken command of the morning, Starbucks now intends to grab the attention of the evening customers after it was announced that a beer and wine menu will soon be available with appetizers and other small food items after 4 p.m. According to the Huffington Post, the Starbucks located at 601 N. Martingale Rd. in Schaumburg, was the first to start serving alcohol along with the Starbucks in the Burr Ridge Village Center. Five to seven Chicago Starbucks locations will add alcohol to their menu by the end of 2012. From a student’s perspective, this business move might seem like a great decision: countless students and young adults flocking into various Starbucks locations daily and nightly to get their caffeine and alcohol fix. While adding alcohol to the
menu might be good for business, it may not be good for the welfare of Starbucks’ customers. According to the Center of Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 79,000 people die each year from excessive alcohol use. Alcohol continues to be a problem year after year for the United States, yet we still have companies trying to incorporate these beverages to attract more customers. Alcohol in itself is not the only concern that coffee-goers have for this multi-billion dollar corporation. “Starbucks already dominates the coffee industry, I don’t see why they need to expand any further than they already have,” said Charlie Wynne, a DePaul student and daily coffee drinker. Not only will this expansion enlarge Starbucks’ target audience, but it will take away from other local businesses in the area. A small-time business cannot
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A 16-ounce blended light frappuccino at Starbucks. even dream of keeping up with the convenience and power that Starbucks holds. In such harsh economic
times, we as a community should be focusing on keeping small businesses around and flourishing rather than trying to increase the
strength of the elite companies competing against local owners. One cannot help but feel a shift in the atmosphere of Starbucks with the addition of alcoholic beverages and other meals. The once relaxing and calm setting may be transformed into a social arena where tired clients come to drink off the pains of the harsh workday. A student friendly environment for homework and studying might deteriorate due to these additions. At the end of the day, the introduction of alcohol into the Starbucks equation takes away from the calm, relaxed setting that was created in the first place. Alcohol invites a more social atmosphere and creates an increasingly upbeat place. New and improved business strategies are understandable, but with alcohol now included, the community can only fall farther from the roots of the Starbucks Corporation.
The opinions in this section do not necessarily reflect those of The DePaulia staff.
FOCUS
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By KIERSTEN SINKO Focus Editor Jenna Koopman, a sophomore Art History major, snaps a quick picture of the bookshelves inside the John T. Richardson Library before taking a seat to study. She takes a seat, opens up the VSCO Cam app, selects the seventh color scheme, and chooses the Valencia filter on Instagram before posting her final product. This procedure is a familiar one for Koopman, as she frequently
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older and aesthetically pleasing photograph that attracts viewers, and Instagram attempts to portray that style of art. With 18 different editing filters, the user can choose one and tweak the photograph until they feel it is
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JENNA KOOPMAN, sophomore ready to publish. “I think older looking photographs seem more nostalgic and add this whole other artistic element,” said Koopman about Instagram filters. Instagram, however, is not the only smartphone app that allows the user to create artistic photographs. One particular app, Hipstmatic, gives people more options to become a photographer. Users can choose different films, flashes and lenses before taking their photograph, giving them the option to create their own unique filter. The types of lenses, film and flashes resemble previous versions of cameras, giving the photograph an older feel. “Hipstamatic’s goal is to inspire people to take beautiful photographs,” said Katie Carroll,
the Social Media manager for Hipstmatic. “We want to help people capture moments, create art, and tell visual stories through pictures.” It seems that the hype towards Instagram and Hipstmatic have started a new artistic craze. Before submitting a photograph on Instagram, Koopman carefully edits the photograph using other apps such as Camera Plus, Snap Speed and Image Blender. “Even if you aren’t a professional photographer, these apps make it really easy to take photos and make them really nice,” said Koopman.
Photography takes a step back
Thanks to Instagram, Koopman’s interest in photography increased beyond simple filters. She finds herself exploring in the art of film photography. “People like to use objects from different eras,” said Koopman, speaking of film photography. “We like what we don’t have.” Film photographs have a completely different look compared to photographs from a digital camera, which attracts artistic photographers. “I think film has a certain look that digital can’t do,” said Charles Ezaki, an employee at Central Camera Co. “With color film you
get different color fidelity grain structure. There’s a l elements towards film that d doesn’t have.” Using film forces photographer to be sele with what they shoot rather shooting excessive amount photos on a digital camera. photographer has to be ca and particular on what ex they want. “It’s fun to have 20 pic you haven’t seen, the anticip is exciting,” said sophomore Kraft, computer science m Kraft prefers to use film cam to avoid taking the time to aperture, shutter speed and levels.
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Interest increases beyond the smartphone
Out of all the advancing technologies of the world, photography seems to be taking a step backward, even if numerous photographs created are on Apple’s recently updated iPhone. However, the iPhone apps such as Instagram and Hipstamatic have opened a door to a whole new art form with film photography. Who knows, maybe the next exhibit seen at the Art Institute will be made purely of Instagram photographs.
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This photograph was taken with a film camera. The grainy strucutre of the photograph adds an artistic flare. Light leaks are also looked at as artistic elements in film photography.
ARTS & LIFE
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Seth McFarlane (right), who hosted SNL’s 38th season premiere, stands with veteran cast member Keenan Thompson. Thompson is entering his 9th season.
“Saturday Night Live” returns for 38th season By KEVIN PACIONE Contributing Writer NBC’s widely known variety comedy show, “Saturday Night Live,” debuted its 38th season on Sept. 15. Heading into the new season, SNL also heads into a new generation with a new episode introduction and much more. Three former beloved cast members, including Kristen Wiig and Andy Samberg, have left the show after the past season. Abby Elliott will also be absent this season. As three memorable comedians leave, three new comedians emerge this season. Chicago-based Second City performers Aidy Bryant, Tim Robinson and Cecily Strong join the cast this season as strong contenders in the premiere with Seth MacFarlane and Frank Ocean. Each new featured cast member made appearances in the season premiere. Cecily Strong, however, had her own sketch on Weekend Update as a 17-year-old Latina named Mimi Morales who volunteers in the political Hispanic community in getting everyone to vote. Some believe that Strong’s character played into several stereotypes; nonetheless, her comedic timing
was spot on and stood on point with her character. Bryant and Robinson have yet to debut with their own sketch. Elections are coming this November, and it has long been a tradition on SNL to mock the people in political office. This season, definitely expect someone to portray Barack Obama and Mitt Romney again. Obama was impersonated by Fred Armisen in the previous election season, but for this season, repertory player Jay Pharoah takes over the role. Mitt Romney, has been played by Jason Sudeikis, and Sudeikis will still claim this role. Even though Sudeikis intended to leave the show before the season began, he remains a part of the cast, but there is a possibility that he may leave mid-season, once the elections are over, but nothing is official yet. As the political season progresses, NBC brings a third season of “Saturday Night Live Weekend Update Thursday” to its lineup. Weekend Update Thrusday is a 30-minute episode of SNL consisting of a 5-10 minute political opening and a 15-20 minute version of Weekend Update, where viewers can expect a ton of political guests being impersonated and possible guest stars, including
Kristen Wiig and Andy Samberg. There will be two episodes of Weekend Update Thursday Sept. 20 and the 27 at 9 p.m. SNL will also add Seth MacFarlane, creator of “Family Guy,” to its roster. Already familiar with voice acting from his other shows, he will become the man of a million voices throughout the upcoming SNL season, impersonating stars like Olympic athlete Ryan Lochte and a puppeteer of many voices. To fill the spot left by Wiig and Samberg, the other cast members have risen to the challenge and began to shine. Eighth year player Bill Hader played various roles in the premiere, from a lowvoiced army puppeteer student, to his hilarious impression of Clint Eastwood, to many more personas. Daniel Craig will host the episode of SNL starring the band Muse Oct. 6. An episode of Weekend Update Thursday will premiere before that Sept. 27.
Friendly Faces: SNL's newest cast members hail from our very own Windy City Tim Robinson began studying improv at The Second City Detroit during his senior year of high school. He continued performing at The Second City on the Mainstage and in their National Touring Company. He has also performed at the iO Theater. Courtesy of Second City
Oak Park native Cecily Strong Cecily Strong most recently performed as a member of the Second City National Touring Company and served as an understudy for the Second City Main Stage and ETC shows. She also improvised regularly at iO. Courtesy of Cecily Strong
Aidy Bryant is a Columbia College Chicago graduate and former ensemble member of the Second City E.T.C. Stage. Bryant has also performed sketch comedy and improv at iO Chicago and the Annoyance Theatre. Courtesy of Aidy Bryant
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Blogging no longer bourgeois By AMANDA BOLEMAN Contributing Writer As an industry that was once comprised of a select elite who had the style expertise to put together a smashing outfit and the wallet to afford it, fashion is now experiencing a major upheaval at the hands, or click of a mouse, of bloggers around the world. While fashion blogging is nothing new, the influence that bloggers hold in the fashion industry is at an all-time high with major fashion houses holding front row seats at Fashion Week and signing on for collaborations with this fresh face of fashion trendsetters. Rather than being told what’s “in style” by fashion magazines or designers’ PR reps, fashion bloggers are creating a new wave of expressive style that is all about the individual’s personality and passion for pushing fashion boundaries. “I love looking at blogs to see the different ways people put together outfits,” said Candice Silva, lifestyle blogger. “It’s so much more fun when people inject their own personality in their style rather than just buying exactly
what they see off a mannequin in a popular store that everyone shops at.” Blogs not only create a canvas for painting personal style, but they also provide a lens into the blogger’s life. It brings fashion to the forefront in a way that is up close and personal and allows the reader to feel like they are truly getting to know the person behind the fashion. “Consumers follow a fashion blogger because they feel like they’re accessible; they feel like they’re their friends,” said Gabriel Charles Tyler, a fashion blogger and DePaul journalism student. “Bloggers are that friend that you sit down and have coffee with and tell you all the new things they just bought – kind of like ladies who lunch.” But consumers aren’t the only ones who are starting to take notice. “I think that brands are learning to tap into those markets because they see it as a way to make profit and tap into markets in ways that they weren’t able to in the past,” said Tyler. “Consumers now feel like the brand is their friend.” In a digital age that has transformed the way business is
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done in all industries, brands are constantly trying to find innovative ways to keep consumers interested in their products. Social media, particularly blogs, allow for these brands to connect with consumers on a closer level with the major advantage of instant feedback. “A lot of my favorite fashion brands have Twitter or Facebook accounts and it’s a great way to score deals and keep up with what the company is doing,” said Bianca Regan, marketing major. Taking a cue from bloggers who have realized major success in presenting their lives for the Internet to see, many fashion brands are creating blogs and increasing their social media presence to establish relationships with their consumers. “Maximum profit comes from being accessible, and that translates into being someone’s friend and letting them in the loop,” said Tyler. Many designers also choose to collaborate with influential bloggers to reach wider audiences and expose their products in an instantaneous way. This new business model has completely transformed the industry. What was once reserved for stick-thin models on the
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Fashion bloggers Amanda Boleman (right) of Build a Balance and Kate Arends of Wit + Delight show two ways to rock the same look. editorial pages of high-fashion magazines is now open to anyone with a camera, Internet connection and style to share. As a fashion blogger myself, I recently attended the 2012 Independent Fashion Bloggers Conference (IFBCON) to learn more about the business behind blogging and network with the hundreds of people just like me who are using technology to not only transform the way many industries exist and operate, but who are also pioneering an industry of their own.
At the conference I met bloggers in every role – the advertiser, the writer, the promoter, the stylist – and it was such a humanizing experience to realize that these are ordinary people with full-time jobs and thesis papers to write yet are participating in this industry that used to be so out of reach to the average person. “Fashion is not elitist,” said IFBCON keynote speaker and model-turned-entrepreneur Iman. “It is for everyone.” You can thank fashion bloggers for that.
Like a Virgin
New theater company gets personal with "My First Time" By MAGGIE DZIUBEK Contributing Writer
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By TAYLOR ALCANTAR Contributing Writer How much do you love your coffee? Would you crawl for it? Jenn Chenn, “The Coffee Girl,” is a Chicago coffee aficionado. Her love affair with coffee began in college, and now her love for the drink has inspired her career. She now runs the company Caffentures, which, according to the business’s website, “hosts funfilled caffeinated adventures that are structured to give you an introduction to the local specialty coffee scene.” The main adventures offered are coffee crawls, organizing groups of fellow coffee lovers on trips to three distinct coffee shops over the course of three hours along one of the city’s train lines.
The next and newest coffee crawl will travel along the Brown Line. Stops include Intelligentsia 1871 in the Merchandise Mart, City Grounds Coffee Bar on Dickens Avenue in Lincoln Par, and Bow Truss Coffee Roasters on North Broadway in Lakeview. At each stop participants taste three sample-sized coffees, for a total of nine coffee experiences. At each stop the coffee professionals and baristas demonstrate their techniques and share their unique knowledge with the “crawlers.” Tickets cost $30, and in addition to the Brown Line crawl, there are also crawls following the Red and Blue lines, as well as a coffee-themed scavenger hunt. Wear your walking shoes, grab some coffee-loving friends, and caffeinate your way through the Brown Line.
Virgins to the Chicago scene, the newly formed Broken Nose Theatre Co. is bringing the off-Broadway hit “My First Time,” based on true accounts of first sexual experiences, to the Greenhouse Theatre Center in Lincoln Park at 11 p.m. on Fridays. This four-person, simply staged show is based on a website on which people from all walks of life were invited to share the story of their first sexual experience. Writing credits for the show go to Ken Davenport and “real people just like you” who have contributed their story to the website Each week, the show begins with a local Chicago storyteller recounting the tale of their personal “first time.” The main body of the show features actors Brooks Applegate, Spenser Davis, Catherine Dildilian and Leslie Ruettiger in dramatic readings of stories from the website, artfully cut together to reveal the broad range of experiences and emotions associated with “first times.” Each cast member adds
a unique sensibility to their range of characters, bringing to life perspectives on the topic from different genders, ages, sexual orientations and cultural backgrounds. The show also contains an interactive element, using information from anonymous surveys distributed before the show to incorporate aspects of the audience members' experiences into the show, an element which elicits big laughs, romantic moments and raised eyebrows from the crowd. “My First Time” is a fitting show for the newly formed theater company, which tries “to create a community that celebrates those universal ideas and experiences we all share, and grows and learns from the ways in which we differ from one another” as part of its mission. By retelling the stories of real people who all experience the same thing in many different ways, this production illuminates an, at times taboo and at times romanticized, aspect of most peoples’ lives in an interesting and entertaining format. The name of the company is derived from a quote by writer Nelson Algren about the city
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Actress Leslie Ruettiger performs in a July 2012 production of “My First Time.” of Chicago, which reads “like loving a woman with a broken nose, you may well find lovelier lovelies. But never a lovely so real.” This show is true to this sentiment, celebrating the reality of this human experience, including its potential both for joy and for pain and awkwardness. “My First Time” is currently playing at the Greenhouse Theater Center at 2257 N. at 773-404-7336.
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“Smashed” sheds new light on relationships, addiction
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Aaron Paul of "Breaking Bad" and Mary Elizabeth Winstead star in James Ponsoldt's alcohol-fueled drama "Smashed." By KEVIN CLEMENZA Contributing Writer Alcohol can be a good supplement to a fun time, but an excessive use of it can turn that fun into stress. James Ponsoldt’s latest film “Smashed” serves to show how alcohol abuse cannot only damage a marriage, but even relationships with family, friends and coworkers. Kate and Charlie Hannah are
a young married couple residing in Los Angeles and have a mutual love for alcohol. Kate is an elementary school teacher while Charlie works at home trying to promote music bands. The movie starts out with Kate teaching a class and throwing up in front of her first grade students and uses the alibi of “being pregnant” as an excuse to leave work. Furthermore, she goes back home to get drunk again with her husband Charlie
instead of trying to recover from her hangover. Later that night, the quirky pair goes out to a bar to drink again, and Kate ends up in a serious predicament. A drunken lady outside the bar asks her for a ride back home since the lady’s “selfish and irresponsible” sister abandoned her at the bar. During the car ride, Kate is introduced to crack and ends up waking up the next morning in the middle of an alley.
Kate’s life begins spiraling down into chaos after this night. Her introduction to crack makes her have an epiphany that her habitual drinking is detrimental to herself both physically and mentally. While trying to change for the better by going through AA and being sober, her relationships with her husband, mother and co-workers become more distanced. Director and writer James Ponsoldt does an exemplary
job of portraying the trials and tribulations of adjusting to a sober lifestyle and expressing the ramifications of that adjustment. Strong performances from Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Kate Hannah and Aaron Paul as Charlie Hannah progress the story excellently and the subtle humor keeps viewers interested throughout the drama. The plot is a perfect example of someone trying to change for the better. Kate realizes her mistakes in life and is defiant about turning things around. She becomes driven and more independent in an attempt to not use alcohol to escape the stress in her life. The scenes with Kate in the AA meetings with strangers shows how individuals who share the same issues can come together to strategize a way out of their problems and come together as a community and motivate each other. These scenes shed a positive light on how these meetings help to serve the needs of others instead of how other films lampooned AA meetings in comedy films. Ponsoldt succeeds in making a dramatic film about a serious issue. He offers a poignant reminder about the dangers of alcohol and how extreme substance abuse can create dysfunctional relationships. The nearly flawless script and engrossing dialogue creates a maelstrom of emotions. From laughter to sadness, Ponsoldt succeeds in incorporating a diverse range of feelings to help perpetuate the plot. Kate Hannah offers one of the most memorable quotes that can serve as an overall message of the film: “When I am drunk, I become a different person. I am happier with a boring life over a drunken life.” Indeed a powerful film filled with palpable emotions and a must see for film connoisseurs.
Il pleut de hommes at the Alliance Français Film Retrospective By MAGGIE DZIUBEK Contributing Writer Film-lovers and francophiles alike are in luck this year as the Alliance Française de Chicago launches its third annual film retrospective series. This year's theme features “Les beaux, les moches et les méchants” (The Good, the Bad and the Ugly). The leading men of French cinema, including Jean Dujardin, took home an Oscar in 2011 for his lead performance in “The Artist”. The series debuted last Wednesday, Sept. 19 with “A Bout de Souffle” (Breathless) by Jean-Luc Godard, starring actor Jean-Paul Belmondo. The 10 films of the series, shown once a month from September through June, were chosen by a group of Alliance Française staff members and a few outside consultants wellversed in French cinema. “We tried to make it a balance between comedies and
dramas and we decided to build an arc going generally from old to new,” said director of programs Aimée Laberge. “Funny enough we both start and end in black and white, finishing the series with ‘The Artist’ from 2011,” said Laberge. The events are intimate and casual, beginning with a short reception which includes a glass of French wine, followed by a screening of the movie and concluding with a short discussion of the film led by a guest speaker. “Of course you can see most of these films on Netflix or something like that, alone at home,” said Laberge. “But at the Alliance, we can get a group of people together, you can have a glass of wine and we bring in an expert to explain the films – so it's a complete experience.” The films are shown in their original French language with English subtitles and the program, including the guest
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La Traversée de Paris (Four Bags Full)
Les 400 coups (The 400 Blows)
La cage aux folles (Birds of a Feather)
speaker, is presented in English. “French films are good for people who are interested in French culture but don't know the language,” said Laberge. “There are subtitles, so they are able to understand the films and appreciate French culture in that way.”
Admission to the events is $7, which includes a glass of wine for those over 21. The events take place at the Alliance Française at the 54 W. Chicago Ave. entrance, less than a block from the Chicago Red Line stop. The next event will be Oct.
24 with “La traversée de Paris” (Four Bags Full) by filmmaker Claude Autant-Lara, featuring actors Jean Gabin and Bourvil, and film director and guest speaker Chris Buddy. For a full schedule of events visit www.af-chicago.org or call 312-337-1070.
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Moral questions in “Compliance” warrant rave reviews By MIKE HORKY Contributing Writer Morality is something that defines our society; what is right and what is wrong? Do we even know? And in a situation filled with stress and extreme confusion, can we tell the difference? In Craig Zobell’s film “Compliance,” morality is brought into question not only in the progression of the narrative, but from an audience’s perspective as well. The film itself is based on true events, and starts out with a relatively simple incident. Sandra (Ann Dowd), the manager of a fast food restaurant called ChickWich, receives a call from a police officer claiming that an employee of Sandra’s has stolen money from a customer. The alleged thief is Becky (Dreama Walker), a teenager who has never had any brushes with the law; in simpler terms, she is a “good girl.” The officer asks Sandra to sequester Becky and offers her two options: either Becky can be arrested and brought to the police station for questioning, or Sandra can strip search Becky and end everything. Sandra believes the search will be easier, and Becky, pleading
innocence, complies for fear of losing her job. The strip search yields nothing, but the officer is far from finished with his investigation. What follows is the most excruciating and brilliant film experience in recent memory. Zobel’s film is only 90 minutes long, but it captivates and keeps viewers on the edge of their seats. It can be painful to watch at times, especially as you witness the repeated violations of Becky’s privacy and Sandra seeming like a victim as well. While her actions may cause you to despise her, you can’t help but feel sympathy – she is doing what she believes is the right thing (she’s only following orders). The more you watch you wonder, “In a similar circumstance, would I do the same thing?” As the film progresses, the cello-driven score (which is brilliant) rattles your nerves. As the requests of the officer become more humiliating and wrong, your AP Photo mind becomes even more conflicted. It makes you feel Ann Dowd and director Craig Zobel pose during the photo call of the movie "Compliance" at angry, confused, scared and you the 38th American Film Festival,Friday, Sept. 7 in Deauville, Normandy, France. question your own morality at the same time. innocent victim and oblivious And Pat Healy, with no more it, and sticks with you long The film itself is filled torturer. Walker shines as the than his voice, is convincingly after you’ve left the theater. with captivating performances. innocent victim, enduring creepy as the police officer It’s haunting and artistically Dowd kills as the manager humiliation at the hands of her who isn’t all that he seems. brilliant; I give it four out of called to do the right thing, captor over the phone in hopes “Compliance” is a film that four stars. balancing a thin line between that everything will end soon. captivates you as you watch
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“Borderlands” is back
By NASH SANDERSON Contributing Writer
Just as summer is known as the big season for blockbuster films, the fall is triple-A title video game season. A slew of amazing, big-budget video game titles are released like clockwork every fall in preparation for the holiday season. So for gamers, fall represents a virtual goldmine of quality titles, but sometimes there are just too many games to choose from. To help you find all the best games of the fall without emptying your bank account, we will be running a weekly series throughout the fall that preview the biggest and best games releasing on the horizon. The first installment of the series focuses on the gun-loving, gory and cartoony “RPG Borderlands 2.” When the first Borderlands game was released in 2009, it offered an intriguing blend of gameplay styles to players. Fans of first-person shooters like the Halo series could find the deep, addicting gunplay that evolved throughout the game as enjoyable. Fans of open world games such as “Grand Theft Auto IV” could spend countless hours exploring the vast world of Pandora. Fans of deep, involved roleplaying games like “Diablo” or “The Elder Scrolls: Oblivion” could find advanced character-building and weapon-forging capabilities that stretch far beyond the main storyline of the game. The game was also for people who love to play together –“Borderlands”encouraged cooperative gameplay either sitting next to friends on the couch or with friends
online. All these elements were fused perfectly to create a game that could potentially be played for years. The game was a bona fide hit for developer Gearbox Software, who immediately got to work on the sequel. When “Borderlands 2” was officially announced, it came as a surprise that Gearbox looked to build off those core elements that made the original such a classic but made it bigger and better than its predecessor. In “Borderlands 2,” players are thrust back onto the wild, deadly planet of Pandora to once more battle countless alien creatures and search the massive planet for priceless loot. The character that players choose at the beginning of the game affects game play. They can choose from four different character archetypes to play, such as the "Gunzerker," who can duel wield any combination of guns; the "Siren," who relies on mystical powers to confuse and distract enemies; the "Commando," who can deploy turrets take down large numbers of enemies; and the "Assassin," who can use decoys and invisibility to quickly dispatch foes. There is the “Mechromancer,” an additional character who is available for paid download in October and free for those who pre-ordered the game. Each class is encouraged to use their special abilities in cooperation with other classes to fully create a formidable team. Once a player chooses their class, they are set loose into Pandora again where they can follow the storyline and pursue side missions scattered throughout the world, or simply run around shooting
FIFA 13 returns to pitch with new features By NASH SANDERSON Contributing Writer The Fall Video Game preview continues with the follow-up of last year's best sports game: EA's premiere futbol simulator “FIFA 13.” 2012 has seen the release of some truly great sports simulation games: “NHL 13,” “Madden NFL 13,” “Tiger Woods' PGA Tour 13,” “SSX,” “MLB: The Show 13.” But year in and year out, one sports game seems to consistently be the most fun – that game is EA Sports' FIFA franchise. As always, in “FIFA 13” there is something for die-hard soccer fans and casual sports game players. There is no easier sports simulation game to recommend yearly than the FIFA franchise, and from the looks of “FIFA 13,” that streak won't end anytime soon. As the world's biggest sport, it should come as no surprise that FIFA strives to consistently maintain its position as the world's premiere sports simulation. “FIFA 06” debuted a revolutionary new physics engine that revamped how players move and interact on the pitch, “FIFA 08” featured an original "Be a Pro" mode where players could control a single character throughout their career, “FIFA 09” saw a far more advanced collision system that could more accurately detect any roughness on the pitch and “FIFA 12” debuted the most realistic physics
engine ever seen in a sports simulation game. Now, in “FIFA 13,” players can expect an unprecedented level of realism. The physics engine in “FIFA 12” has been made even more advanced thanks to a smarter AI: non-player controlled characters can now better understand how to react to ball movement on offense and adjust positioning to make for more scoring chances. In addition, goalkeeper AI has been upgraded, meaning that goalkeepers are now aware of attackers without the ball, adjusting to stop scoring chances from better strikers. Players now have better control over dribbling as well. Creative ball-handlers can now create more scoring chances and are now far more dangerous to defense. To counteract this attacker advantage, passing has been made more realistic. Players will no longer be able to rely on perfect passes, and the defense can take advantage of missed passes and loose balls. Beyond gameplay adjustments, new social gameplay modes make playing online with friends and rival even more addictive. Build online leagues with others online and earn points for your favorite team. Playing online can net players special in-game rewards and other incentives that keep online gameplay interesting for quite a while. Players looking for a good time with friends either online or sitting on the couch simply cannot go wrong with this
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This video game image released by 2K Games shows a scene from “Borderlands 2,” released Sept. 18. giant aliens with their friends. As players become more adept at the game and gain experience points, they can choose to upgrade their character with new abilities, or make their current abilities more potent. A new addition to the franchise is character customization, where players can customize the appearance of the hair and costumes of their avatar to suit their personal taste and separate them from other players. As fans of the first game can attest to, “Borderlands” had a ridiculous amount of weapons to choose from. “Borderlands 2” ups the ante even further in this
department since the game will feature around 35.5 million individual weapons. This means that there are more weapons in “Borderlands 2” than in all other firstperson shooters combined. Truly addicting gameplay, deep RPG elements, excellent cooperative gameplay and an astounding number of unique weapons makes “Borderlands 2” one of the easiest games of the fall to recommend. Borderlands 2 was released Sept. 18, 2012 for Xbox 360, PS3, and PC
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“Slenderman” spooks gamers free of charge By MILOS MARKICEVIC Contributing Writer “Slender: The 8 Pages” is a free downloadable first person, survival horror game for Windows and Mac. Powered by the Unity game engine, the game takes place in a heavily wooded, foggy forest at night. Armed only with a flashlight, your sole objective is to collect eight pages scattered in 10 different points of interest within the woods (randomized with each play through). This however is no easy task – the woods are dark and foggy, visibility is poor and your flashlight only illuminates the path ahead of you slightly. Worst of all, as you play it becomes apparent that something is stalking you in the darkness and with each page you find it seems to pursue you faster and faster. The pages you collect serve to offer you some vague clues as to what is after you. The game is based on the Internet horror-myth and meme “Slenderman” that went viral in 2009 and has since become a horror staple on various Internet forums and message boards. It has even spawned a “found-footage documentary” on YouTube called “Marble Hornets,” which was recently praised by Roger Ebert. Slenderman is basically the Internet’s version of “the boogeyman.” Like the boogeyman, he kidnaps unsuspecting children at night, yet this is only a small part of what makes him so frightening. What makes Slenderman disturbing is his physical appearance. He wears a formal black business suit and tie and from a distance he may pass for a normal
ability to switch off your flashlight and conserve battery life, but it becomes next to impossible to navigate in the darkness. Similar to other first person games you use the WASD keys for movement and the mouse for pointing your flashlight. You can also use the Q and E keys to zoom in and out, similar to the function on a camera. You also have the ability to sprint using the shift key, but if you hold it too long, your stamina will be completely depleted. Eventually, you’ll be moving at a snail’s pace. Walking replenishes your stamina and standing still replenishes it faster (although standing is probably the last thing you’ll want to do). Once you collect the first page, spooky ambient music begins to play in the background, Screenshot from "Slender: The 8 and with each page it gets subtly louder Pages." The object of the game is to col- and more menacing. You will also come lect all eight pages - one of the pages is into contact with Slenderman, often seen here. accompanied by a sudden disorientating businessman, but upon closer inspection shriek of static noise. He won’t move one notices his body is eerily out of while you look at him, but the screen will proportion; he is extremely tall and his become fuzzy and distorted if he’s near. arms are overly elongated and almost Look at him long enough, and your vision tentacle-like. As for his face, he doesn’t will only become grainier and you risk have one. Where there should be eyes, losing your sanity and dying. What makes “Slender” work so well a mouth and a nose there is a flat, pale is that its designers chose to do what very surface like that of a mannequin head. few games do: make you vulnerable. You “Slenderman: The 8 Pages” starts by are essentially lost, disorientated, unarmed randomly dropping you in the middle of and there’s something after you. This is the woods. You cannot escape, and the the foundation of horror in all othermedia, outskirts of the woods are sealed off by a and yet it seems game developers have fence. Prompted by an in-game text you completely forgotten this rule in recent are told to find eight pages. You have years. The majority of recent “horror” nothing with you besides your flashlight games are more horror-themed than they which will begin to dim with prolonged are actually horrific – essentially they are usage, and there are no spare batteries for just action games with monsters. Games you to find and pick up. You do have the
such as “Resident Evil 5” and “Dead Space 2” empower players by giving them an assortment of effective weapons and ammo (which is as abundant as snowflakes in a blizzard). Look at it this way: would the “Blair Witch Project” be the same film if its main characters were armed with machine guns and could blast the witch to kingdom come? All you have in “Slender” is a flashlight. You cannot fight or kill Slenderman. By looking at him directly too long your sanity drains, the screen begins to tear and distort loudly and you die. Your only option is to run and pray you find the eight pages before Slenderman finds you. In terms of game mechanics, “Slender” shares a lot in common with cult classic game “Hellnight,” an obscure Japanese Playstation 1 game that was only released in Japan and Europe in 1999. Like “Slender,” it takes place in first person and you are constantly followed by a mutant creature that is out to kill you. You also have limited stamina, and you have no way of fighting back. Luckily, “Slender: The 8 Pages” is not as obscure and is available as a free download for both PCs and Macs. In a generation full of uninspired pseudohorror games, “Slender” is a breath of fresh air. Its simplicity and minimalist design makes it an effective horror game in every respect, and having been made on a shoestring budget, it puts big name game developers to shame. Did I mention it’s free? Hopefully someone from those big game companies is playing “Slender” and taking notes.
"AWAKENING" continued from front page “It speaks more loudly to the frustrations of teen angst in a vocabulary that wasn’t allowed in our parents generation.” Not only does Neary have experience working with the student cast members in preparation for the “Spring Awakening” run, but she also has had many of them as students in her Acting and Movement classes, allowing for an easier, more “collaborative” choreographic process. Neary said that the language she uses in class was familiar to many involved and helped the cast form a safe and comfortable performance environment, something especially important when approaching such heavy subjects as teenage abuse and abortion. “I wanted to make sure students felt comfortable embodying the characters and performing in a more open environment,” said Neary. “It was important that the movement that I had them do come from a more organic place. “ To complement Neary’s teaching approach, Professor of Musical Theatre and “Spring Awakening” music director, Mark Elliott, appointed sophomore Janie Killips as his assistant to better the bands efforts to understand the importance and role of the show’s music. “I think it took off some pressure,” said Killips, of her participation with fellow students, explaining her comfort with the shows music and message despite the initial hesitancy from many fellow classmates. “This was really in my ‘box.’” The education of youth on topics that are oftentimes disregarded or avoided until major tragedy strikes is the overall theme stressed by both Neary and Killips. “It speaks a great deal on the
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Troubled lead character Moritz Stiefel is played by Theatre School actor Jack Ball. power of being informed,” said Neary. “It is a very pure story.” Reflected in both content and subtext, it is hoped by DePaul that the play’s emphasis on young adult voices draws a significant parallel to their overall mission as well. Under the direction of Damon Kiely, “Spring Awakening” will run through Oct. 6.
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Odd Future brings rap and chaos to fans By SHAWN PRICE Contributing Writer When I first hit The Rave/ Eagles Club in Milwaukee, I was already pumped up on enough throwback rap music to get Martha Stewart “twerkin' it.” Mentally preparing myself for what I supposed would be a riot fest or at least reminiscent of an early 1990s mosh pit, when I arrived I parked outside the club and entered a McDonald’s next to the concert venue on 25th Street. While inside, a guy who looked like an Odd Future enthusiast sulked up to the cash register, forced it open and bolted with a stack of twenties. No one really did anything. Although customers began trading slightly varying reports of the incident, nothing inside of us was moved. This little glint of excitement, though grim, sums up my experience at the Odd Future concert. The patrons in McDonald’s were just like those at The Rave Club that night. In both instances, a force that could be deemed odd came, took our money and left us passively involved in the whole ordeal. The Rave/Eagles Club's interior was like a strange, sexy dungeon. The house was accented by blue and red light that fell onto the room and created a curious purple haze. The crowd was comprised mostly of the young and unintentionally awkward adolescent, rosy-cheeked youth standing clad in Hawaiian shirts, early ‘90s punk band and skater gear, lots of dull plaid and – at least for one guy – a 666 sports
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show of defiance. The few people there that were older than the majority of the crowd sipped their drinks in corners and tried to look inconspicuous. Youngsters throughout the night petitioned these older “cats” for a pint or two, and wandered around the area on the hunt for a drink. Taco Bennett, the youngest member of the group, was the first to step on stage. He set the mood by playing the likes of Nas and DMX. The crowd
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Cultivate Festival: music, burritos and sustainability ByTESSA LAVDIOTIS Contributing Writer
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unintelligible, save for a few of their gargled obscenities which were clear, concise, and sent the patrons into an occasional uproar. The highlights of the evening included Jasper Dolphin sauntering across the stage while smoking what I can only assume was a comicallyenhanced cigarette and Mike G soloing while wearing an American flag as a do-rag. The majority of the crowd, at one point, rapping nearly the entire first verse of “Yonkers” before Tyler the Creator chimed in. Aside from this, however, the group ambled about the stage purposelessly, chatted amongst themselves in mumbles and offered lukewarm performances. There was no true investment in the crowd and no discourse between the stage personalities and the audience members. It was as if we were watching them through fiberglass and responding as best we could to what we could not feel. With all of commercial rap music monopolized by promoters of drug use, violence or extravagant spending, Odd Future provides its audience with visions of rappers who are insecure, overly sensitive, childish and relatively harmless. Although anyone can quilt a few taboo words and controversial themes together, not many people can sell a lifestyle like Odd Future can. I believed that they were rebel rousers, anarchist and most of all MCs. I believed them, yet in the end I was given a sheer hint of excitement as they appeared out of the blue, took my money and ran.
Chipotle hosted its second annual Cultivate Festival Sept. 15. The free event each year encourages Chicagoans to eat locally and sustainably. As I entered the festival, I was handed a pamphlet with spots for various stamps prompting me to visit each booth and collect each vendor’s stamp. Upon obtaining these stamps, you received a free burrito as a reward. One of the booths was titled “Cinema” and featured videos of local farms and farmers. There were several food booths, offering everything from chocolate-covered bacon to Intelligentsia coffee. There was also a beer and wine tent that featured drinks from some
of Chicago’s local breweries. While Chipotle brought four specific food items exclusively for Cultivate, the two main attractions were the music and the chefs. The chef demos were insightful and entertaining and consisted of many chefs from the shows “Top Chef” and “Chopped,” as well as chefs from local Chicago eateries. The chef demos concentrated on using in-season ingredients from several highlighted regional farms. Additionally, music played throughout the day on the main stage. G. Love and Special Sauce headlined, and there was a soulful performance by Allen Stone. Overall, it was a really fun event with an important message and it will be fun to see what they have in store next year.
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Unique boutique: ArtEffect has it all
By JESSENIA MARTINEZ Contributing Writer Of the many boutiques on Armitage Ave., one stands out from the rest. Art Effect, located at 934 W. Armitage Ave., has a unique atmosphere and is located on 934 West Armitage Ave. As soon as you walk in, you’re already wondering what the place has in store for you. To your right, there are plenty of knickknacks and journals. On the left, there is shelf after shelf of beautiful frames. As you continue to navigate throughout the store there are different settings spread around. “When I’m walking about Armitage, I see this store and I just walk in from time to time. It’s just the randomness about the store that reels me in,” said Staci Holgate, a frequent customer. Art Effect has been around since 1984 and is known as a “one stop shop.” The store sells clothes; it also sells much more than that. You can find bath products, home décor and more, and stock is always being updated. Art Effect also has a blog called “Garnish,” featuring
sales and new products. On the blog are fashion tips and information about some of the fashion designers whose work can be found at the store. Also listed are events like the Eva Franko Trunk Show, where fall clothing was displayed for the public to view. If you can’t grasp how cool this store really is, when you sign up for the newsletter email you can also receive 15 percent off your first purchase. Discounts are always great for college students, and the boutique has a lot of those. “I had never heard of Art Effect until I applied for the job on Craigslist,” said employee floor manager Alex Zens. “We have a birthday club. If you sign up on our list then we send you an e-mail and you can get 15 percent off on one item in the month of your birthday.” When you sign up for the store’s newsletters, you may sometimes receive fun recipes to try at home, like Esther’s parmesan crusted chicken.. Overall, Art Effects is a great place to shop for just about anything. There is no age limit to this shop and it’s guaranteed to have something special and random in store for you.
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Clockwise from top: Art Effect storefront on Armitage Avenue, perfume and candle displays in store, selection of apparel for Autumn, extensive book collection for purchase.
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WEEK IN REVIEW
By MATT PARAS Senior Writer
GOLF Freshman Adrian Halimi made a hole-inone, and the DePaul men’s golf team closed out the Ram Masters Invitational last Tuesday in eighth place overall. Junior Moritz Ackerhans and seniors John Pavelko and Russell Budd all finished in the top 40. Halimi’s hole-in-one came in his very first collegiate tournament. He finished in 57th place, and shot a personal best 73 on the final day. It was a solid start to a new season for coach Betty Kaufmann, who is now in her 15th year at the helm of Blue Demons golf.
Dzanko claims Milwaukee Tennis Classic singles title
DePaul’s men’s tennis team had a strong showing in its first appearance of the year at the Milwaukee Tennis Classic. Over three days of competition, which took place Sept. 14-16, the team competed against Ball State, Wisconsin and Marquette in impressive fashion. The Blue Demons played well, but it was junior Filip Dzanko who captured the tournament’s singles title by going undefeated. “We went into the tournament with the mindset that he was going to win that tournament,” said head coach Matt Brothers. “It was a great weekend for him and it built his
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Mortiz Ackerhans finished as part of a five-way tie for 36th place.
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In this March 13, 2012 file photo, Simeon Career Academy's forward Jabari Parker looks out over the court during an Illinois state high school basketball playoff game in Chicago.
Jabari Parker, the nation’s No. 1 high school basketball recruit, announced Thursday that he has added the University of Connecticut to his list of prospective schools. The Chicago native added UConn despite the recent retirement of legendary coach Jim Calhoun and sanctions imposed by the NCAA barring the school from postseason play in 2013. DePaul remains a possibility for the multi-talented forward, who scouts hail as the best high school prospect since LeBron James. While DePaul must compete with powerhouses like Duke and Kentucky to secure Parker’s services, the proximity to his home and family remains an advantage that coach Oliver Purnell can stress in his recruiting pitch.
"VOLLEYBALL" continued from back page “We have to go out there and play with energy and heart,” said Zapryanova, who gave credit to her teammates’ relentless attitude in practice. Over three weekend tournaments as of Sept. 21, Zapryanova has been nominated to all-tournament teams at the First State Skyhawk Invitational, Chicago Classic and the Rambler Challenge. The junior was also added to the Big East Honor Roll this week - the first Blue Demon volleyball player since Sarah Cullen in 2008 to receive that honor. Zapryanova was recognized for her outstanding efforts this season, which include leading the team in kills (156), kills per set (3.32) and points (179.5). She is also ranked second in service aces (13) and third in digs (111). Vesela Zapryanova.
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confidence.” Dzanko’s performance wasn’t the only area that stood out to Brothers. In general, Brothers felt singles play was very strong. On the first day of the tournament, DePaul narrowly defeated Wisconsin 4-3 in singles play. Although, the Blue Demons cruised during the next days with a 5-1 victory over Marquette and a 4-2 victory over Ball State. “It was great and I was pleasantly surprised,” he said. “We had a larger group of new guys and not a lot of preparation time. The guys did great, on and off the court.” At the tournament, four DePaul freshmen made their debut. All four got their first wins as collegiate athletes. Freshman Jan Willem Felizer went undefeated with wins over Ball State’s Dalton Albertin (7-5, 6-3), Marquette’s David Packowitz (6-4, 6-2) and Wisconsin’s Alexander Kostanov (6-2, 6-2). Freshmen Paul John and Kyle Johnson went 2-1 on the weekend, while Sten Leusink won his two matches as well. “All those guys went really close to being undefeated. They showed just great composure on the court and it was a great start for them. It was a great start for our season,” said Brothers. However if there was a concern for this team, it was doubles play. Doubles play had been inconsistent last year and remains one of the things to fix, according to Brothers. At the Milwaukee Tennis Classic, DePaul lost two of the three doubles events. “Doubles is a huge part of the college tennis format. We play doubles first when we start playing duel matched teams in January. It can have a lot of income on the match,” said Brothers. “We definitely need to spend more time on the doubles court. As a whole, we just need to get better.” Still, Brothers thinks the team has plenty of time to grow. “There’s a lot of opportunities to come, especially for the young guys. Each week we’re going to be have a lot of matches. We’re assessing their game and figuring what they need to get better at in a nutshell.”
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Despite a slow start to the game, the Blue Demons generally controlled the flow of the action. They outshot the Billikens 17-6 and never really faced any kind of threat from the opposition. “In the first half we just didn’t really get into a rhythm, but I thought in the second half they really picked it up,” said Chastain. “They created some really good chances to score and got two good goals.” The win moved DePaul to 6-4-1 on the season, already three more wins than they had all of last year. Paul is a big reason for the improvement. Coming off of a solid freshman year, she entered the 2012 campaign with a new goal – to shoot the ball more. “I thought I should have had more goals last year,” said Paul. “I’m trying to shoot more and get in the box because I feel like that’s my number one role as an attack-mid.” For a team that has struggled to score for quite a while, Paul’s performance is a revelation. The Blue Demons will need all of the goals they can get as they enter the Big East portion of their schedule, with games against Pittsburgh, UConn, and Providence on the horizon.
minute. The Blue Demons nearly nicked the winner in the dying seconds of the second half through Aguilar. Michael Kozielek’s cross from the left side of the pitch made its way towards Drew Dempsey, who subsequently knocked it down for Aguilar to take. Taking a touch, Aguilar ripped towards Gallagher’s goal only for the ball to smack the crossbar. “Devastated,” Aguilar said of the late effort. “I lifted my head in time to see it scrape the crossbar. That was unlucky.” DePaul might have had a bit of fortune of their own in the first five minutes of extra time. After an Austin Toth shot was blocked, Drake forward Brian Grand slipped past Jared Blincow before having a 1v1 opportunity with Sorby. After rounding the keeper, Grand was taken down by Sorby in the area without getting a touch on the ball. No penalty or sending off was given, however, despite the objections of the Bulldogs. Although the men’s soccer team had the lion’s share of possession in the match, spending the majority of both halves and the extra periods in Drake’s end of the pitch, the team failed to create quality goal-scoring chances, according to Blazer, opting instead for long-range efforts that seldom threatened by
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Aguilar scored the Demons' lone goal in the 4th minute. Gallagher. “We want to possess the ball but it’s got to lead to shots, crosses and goals,” Blazer said. “We’ve made significant improvements today in those fields, but we’re still disappointed we didn’t get
the win. But we’re on the right track.”
The Return of Ray De Leon
DePaul got a boost with the return of Ray De Leon for the
second straight match. First returning against Ohio State, De Leon got the start in the middle of the pitch, after having missed the vast majority of last season with injury. “It’s like I was telling a lot of faculty here, I feel really blessed to be back,” De Leon said. “When I got the news over the summer that I needed surgery, that was hard. I have to thank the doctors and surgeons who put so much time and energy to help me get back and keep me positive. “Injured life is tough,” he said. “It’s good to be back.” De Leon started the match and played 65 minutes, having four total shots and hitting the target once. Before he can fully return, however, the coaching staff will limit his time and allow him to slowly get back to get in touch with the pace of the game. “Ray is a very good player – everyone can see that,” Blazer said. “He makes us go, but we’ve got to make sense with his progression back in.” Although De Leon stated he’d like to be playing more, he understands the need to bring him in slowly. “It’s tough to say when I’ll be fully back, given the schedule I’m on,” he said. “I have training and games, and then I have rehab to strengthen my leg. “It’s one thing to come out here and do fitness tests, but it’s another thing to get match fitness,” De Leon added. “I’ll only get back by playing more.”
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COMMENTARY By ADAM SADUR Contributing Writer After losing their longtime ace Mark Buehrle in the offseason to free agency, it did not take the Chicago White Sox long to find their new star pitcher. At 23 years old, Chris Sale is in his second full season in the big leagues and has shined on the South Side of Chicago. Drafted in 2010 as the 13th overall pick out of Florida Gulf Coast University, Sale has certainly lived up to the hype and much more. Enjoying a year as a starting pitcher in the Sox’s rotation, Sale’s name has come up time and time again as a legitimate contender for the American League Cy Young award. While Chicago’s media has been buzzing about Sale’s dominating year and chances of winning a Cy Young, Sale himself has demonstrated a great amount of maturity in the matter. Consistently waiving off all hype and questions about the award, Sale has made it clear his goals are not aimed towards personal awards or accomplishments. The kid just want to see his team win, and whatever he can do to help them win is more than enough. The competitive southpaw says all the right things and demonstrates the best attributes of a good teammate, but some small part of him must yearn for one of baseball’s highest honors. Sale certainly has the talent as well as the numbers to back his Cy Young candidacy. Despite taking the loss in a tight 3-0
Cy Young for Chris Sale?
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Chicago White Sox starter Chris Sale delivers a pitch in the first inning during a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in Chicago, Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012. game in his most recent start in Kansas City, Sale still ranks high in every pitching category that matters. As of Sept. 20, a 17-7 record for a first-year starter is impressive, and only David Price and Jered Weaver have more wins in the American League at 18 each (Sale is tied with Texas’ Matt Harrison with 17 wins of his own). Sale is now fourth in the league in Earned Run Average (ERA) behind only the two aforementioned pitchers as well as reigning CY Young and American League MVP winner Justin Verlander. Not bad company. Sale is also tied for sixth in the league in strikeouts and fourth in winning percentage. Put
all of these numbers together, plus the fact that the Sox have limited his innings to protect his unproven and young army from any injury, and it makes Sale an easy pitcher to start talking about as one of the best in baseball. Coming out of the Sox’s bullpen last year, Sale established himself as a legitimate closer and shutdown lefty out of the pen. The tall and lanky Sale stands at six feet six inches and weighs 180 pounds. But don’t let the slender frame fool you – the Florida native can throw in the upper 90s and creates all kinds of angles and movement on the baseball with an unorthodox delivery that has been leaving hitters scratching their heads since he entered the league.
Sale, having been a starting pitcher his whole life, and a brilliant one in college, wanted to be more than a closer. The Sox wanted to give it a try too, and boy did it pay off. Chicago has not had a Cy Young winner since Jack McDowell won it in 1993 while playing for the White Sox. Sale’s win would bring the award back to the city of Chicago. The Chicago baseball fans know they have a solid Cy Young candidate for the Baseball Writers Association to consider, and they are excited at the prospect. Yet the Sox and their fans know his competition is fierce, and it could be anyone’s race with just a few more starts to go. The award could very well be won in the last
few days of the season. Despite an array of great pitchers being considered for the Cy Young, Sale has one thing over all of his competition: David Price, Jered Weaver, Felix Hernandez, and Justin Verlander are all outstanding pitchers with stuff just as good as Sale’s, and are his main competition; however, none of these pitchers’ teams are currently scheduled to play in this year’s postseason. Only the Chicago White Sox have thus far earned themselves a spot in the postseason, with the 23-year-old starting for a rotation that has veteran Jake Peavy, himself a former Cy Young award winner. A pitcher’s team making the playoffs is widely considered a major factor in determining the success of that pitcher, and if the Sox can hang on to win the American League Central, Sale will have his case made for his win. While there are still games to be played as the season winds down, Sale has earned the respect and admiration of baseball fans, but more importantly, he has made an impression with the baseball writers who will ultimately vote on the award. Sale has two more scheduled starts this season, both of which will be crucial down the home stretch as the White Sox try to fend off the Detroit Tigers for the American League Central title, and a berth into the postseason. Both starts will also be Sale’s last attempt to prove that he is worthy of going down in the history books as the best pitcher in the American League in 2012.
Men's rugby opens scoring floodgates on Flyers By JODELLE MAGLAYA Contributing Writer The men’s rugby team displayed how amped they were for this upcoming season as they showed no mercy in their opening game Saturday, Sept. 15, defeating Lewis University, 127-0. Junior Jake Devries, president of the club team, said that this was the biggest blowout that he has ever played in. “We put up more points in this game than we put up last season as a whole,” said Devries. The starters played in the first half, ran up the score, and they used their maximum of seven substitutions for the second half. Despite the large lead, Devries acknowledged that sportsmanship is important to their team. DePaul and Lewis may have been opponents on the field, but after the game they all hung out together. “You don’t really have a rival in rugby, we have a social with each team after the game and we hang out grab a burger together,” said Devries. Although they do
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In this photo from last season, the Blue Demons (right) battle for possession in a scrum. make new friends, they know that they are in it to win it and that’s the reason they got their first big win of the season. “It really was just a culmination of us getting a lot better and Lewis having a smaller side. We had a lot of returning players and new players who were experienced, so
we didn’t have a lot of teaching to do,” said senior fly-half Matt Tuney. The rugby team did some intense recruiting prior to the season and increased in number. Devries and Tuney are confident about this season with the new guys and believe that they will win
the Chicago Area Rugby Football Union (CARFU) championship. The championship means winning games and scoring points. Tuney explained that winning by 127 points was not about being unsportsmanlike. “We’re trying to win this league... points matter, if it comes down to
a tie, this is why we do it,” said Tuney. The rugby team has been really serious about this season. They practice three times per week, for a total of about five hours. They began practice in the beginning of September and are still looking to bring more players in to learn the sport. Their belief in winning the championship is in part due to their recruitment efforts. The team recruited several new players this season. The rugby team encourages other guys to come out and learn the sport with absolutely no experience needed. Patrick Scully, who plays scrum-half, states that this is the best decision he has made since coming to DePaul. He was a high school AllAmerican wrestler and never played a game of rugby before entering DePaul. This is his third year and recommends that anyone who has never played the sport to try it out. “I met great guys that I’ll stay friends with for life, it’s fun and the best social thing I’ve ever done,” said Scully.
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Rugby puts down Lewis 127-0
By DUSTIN RUTTENBERG Senior Writer
After a 7-22 finish last season, the DePaul volleyball team is turning heads. The Blue Demons' rejuvenated roster and newly developed team chemistry is paving the way for what could be their best season in five years. DePaul finished second in the Rambler Challenge last week, defeating opponents UNC Upstate and Chicago State before losing a heartbreaker to host Loyola University in Chicago. Despite the loss in the finals, head coach Nadia Edwards understands the tools her team needs to master in anticipation of a tough Big East Conference schedule. “The team played pretty well last weekend,” said Edwards. “There were some small goals that we met, like working on our side, that we were able to accomplish.” As the Blue Demons gear up for Big East play, Edwards is not intimidated by DePaul’s brutal conference schedule. “We prepare for all of our matches very much alike,” said Edwards. “The focus is always going to be on us. We go into every match knowing our records are the same.” Outside hitter Vesela Zapryanova has provided her energy and self-described craziness on the court since her arrival from Auburn University prior to this season. She mentioned that the team’s attitude in practice would be the key to its success going into conference play.
DePaul Lewis Minaglia runs past a Lewis defender.
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Amber alert
Paul, women's soccer shut out Billikens, 2-0 By DAVID WEBBER Assistant Sports Editor
Sophomore forward Amber Paul is showing the Big East that she’s ready to make some noise for the DePaul women’s soccer team. Paul netted her team-leading third goal of the season in the 51st minute against the Saint Louis Billikens Sept. 20, and freshman Brianna Ryce scored her second goal of the year in the 84th minute to seal the 2-0 victory. Paul came out firing in the second half after listening to head coach Erin Chastain preach about CHRIS AYAN | The DePaulia aggressiveness during the break. Amber Paul scored her team-leading third goal in the 51st minute. Freshman Elise Wyatt sent a short pass to the middle of the goal box and Paul took the ball in stride, going full on it, slid and it went 1 all-time against Saint Louis, with putting it into the back of the net in,” said Paul, who has already a total of two goals. The Blue while sliding across the turf. matched her goal total from all of Demons matched their 11-game “Elise made a great pass. I last season. total in the second half of this had one person to beat – I was just DePaul entered the game 0-10- game.
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Men's soccer draws Drake 1-1 in double OT By JEREMY MIKULA Senior Writer Two periods of golden goal overtime weren’t enough to decide a winner as the men’s soccer team drew 1-1 with Drake at Wish Field Wednesday afternoon. Antonio Aguilar capped off an impressive opening spell for the Blue Demons (2-4-1) with his second goal of the season in the 4th minute. Collecting the ball, Aguilar took a few touches past a Drake defender before using his pace around the edge of the area to penetrate into the 18-yard box. From six yards out, Aguilar fired with his preferred left foot to the far post, hitting the side netting to give DePaul the lead. “The coaches always tell us we have to use our speed to beat players down the line,” the senior said. “I kept going to the side until I saw an
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opening and then shot it as the keeper stepped out.” The Bulldogs (1-6-2) would equalize seven minutes later by way of an own goal. A cross by Kyle Whigham curled inside the DePaul area before hitting off Joe Brinckwirth as he dropped back to cover his marker in the 11th minute. “It was a lapse of concentration on our part,” head coach Craig Blazer said of the own goal. “The first 15 minutes we played very well. We took a lot of momentum from the goal we scored against Ohio State (a 2-1 loss) and scored a good one today.” Statistically, the Blue Demons dominated the match, outshooting Drake 21-to-9 and forcing Bulldogs keeper Rich Gallagher to make six saves – one of which was a tip on a point-blank blast from Anthony Hunter. Meanwhile, Eric Sorby was forced into making just one save, which didn’t come until the 105th See MEN'S SOCCER, page 26