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| January 28, 2013

Pro-life flags under fire

Memorial display disposed of under suspicious circumstances

By DYLAN FAHOOME Contributing Writer Vandals threw flags symbolizing aborted babies into trashcans on Jan. 22, removing a pro-life display set to coincide with the 40th anniversary of the landmark Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision.

DePaul’s Young Americans for Freedom (YAF) chapter organized the 500 pink and blue flags memorial, symbolizing the United States’ estimated daily abortion rate after Roe v. Wade, which legalized abortion. YAF obtained a permit for the display from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

A group of executives from YAF erected the flags at 7 a.m., and when they came back at 5 p.m. to take them down, they were gone.

YAF chairman Kristopher Del Campo, who had the idea for the memorial, said that he was “shocked” and “a little bit mystified” upon the removal.

He originally thought Facility Operations took the flags down, but after talking to a Public Safety guard who witnessed students taking them down at around 4:30 p.m., he learned it was not a mistake. The flags were shoved

into trashcans around campus.

“Being the nation’s largest Catholic institution, (the trashing) says that the mission of Catholicism is not really encrypted in the university’s foundation,” said Del Campo.

Del Campo met with Dean of Students Art Munin, who wanted to apologize on behalf of the university and told Del Campo that “they will not tolerate this,” according to Del Campo.

“I am not satisfied with DePaul’s answer,” said Del Campo.

The flags cost YAF $500, money that the group received from a private donation.

Bob Wachowski, director of Public Safety, said he could not comment on ongoing investigations. According to Cynthia Lawson, DePaul vice president of public relations and communication, it is unclear how many people were involved in the flag removal, but the investigation should be able to determine the correct number.

Kate Edwards, a program officer of chapter services for YAF, wrote in an article on YAF’s website that there was “video evidence of 3-4 females” removing the flags. Edwards later told Fox News Radio that “as

many as 20 people” ripped up the flags and threw them away.

DePaul’s Code of Student Responsibility states that “a student shall take no action that damages, or tends to damage, personal or private property not his or her own without the consent of the owner or person legally responsible for such property.”

Lawson said that if the individuals who took down the flags are identified, they would go through DePaul’s judicial process.

“I believe a warning is not … sufficient enough for this act,” said Del Campo. “If it was a planned act, not an act of randomness, I See FLAGS, page 9

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DePaul’s Young Americans for Freedom chapter’s flag memorial coinciding with the 40th anniversary of the Roe v.

Wade supreme court decision was suspiciously removed from the Lincoln Park Quad Jan. 22.

Battery low: ban on energy drinks proposed

By J.B. BLANCHARD Contributing Writer With midterms around the corner, the idea of waking up after a late night without a large, ice-cold energy drink is almost unfathomable.

Unfortunately for many college students, this could soon become a reality in Chicago.

Alderman Edward M. Burke (14th), chairman of the City Council’s Finance Committee, recently proposed a ban on energy drinks containing a minimum of 180 milligrams of caffeine.

In the proposal, Burke stated, “No person shall sell, give away, barter, exchange or otherwise furnish any energy drink.” Any offense would be subject to a fine ranging from $100-$500 and further offenses could cause the suspension or revocation of the retailer’s business license.

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A ban on energy drinks would be a cause for concern for many young adults, such as DePaul sophomore Dustin Duzinskas.

“Sometimes when I wake up for class and feel really tired, I’ll pound an energy drink for that extra boost,” said Duzinskas. “I’ll also have an energy drink when I’m on a long drive late at night.”

Fortunately, those who rely on energy drinks for early mornings or late nights can breathe a sigh of relief. Since the proposal would only ban drinks containing more than 180 mg of caffeine, energy drinks would still be available in smaller sizes. In Alderman Burke’s proposal, an energy drink is defined as “a canned or bottled beverage which contains an amount of caffeine exceeding or equal to 180 milligrams-per-container and containing See ENERGY DRINK, page 5

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Cassette comeback

Cheaper CD alternative has returned as a new trend among the Chicago music scene.

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The new Theatre School building, bottom, is scheduled to open in September and feature two main theaters. Meanwhile, the old Theatre School building, top, has an uncertain future, but may be converted into administration offices.

New Theatre School building stands out, for better or worse

By MAX HARKAVY Contributing Writer It is no secret that DePaul is building a state-of-the-art theater facility for its Theatre School.

What students did not expect was to come back from break and see the frame of the building totally transformed – its massive white façade protrudes out further above the street with every story, and its floor-to-ceiling glass windows reflect the sun, making it gleam throughout the day.

The 175,000 square foot building now dwarfs everything around it except neighboring student apartment building 1237 West, which is in and of itself an enormous building; the theater building rivals 1237 West in size.

DePaul senior Sean Boswell said the new building is “overwhelming” at the moment, but that it will look great when it is completed. “It has a really modern look and feel, but it seems like it’s bigger than 1237 which makes it absolutely enormous,” said Boswell.

The massive new building, which is currently undergoing

construction on the corner of Racine and Fullerton, will be completed in September.

“The new building was designed to try and capture the same energy as we have here,” said Anna Ables, director of marketing and public relations for the Theatre School. “There is an openness and a lightness to it.”

The new Theatre School will have two theaters: a “Fullerton Stage” that will seat 250 people, and a “black box” theater that can change configuration and seat 100, according to Ables.

DePaul’s Theatre School is widely considered to be among the top theater programs in the country.

Currently, the Theatre School is housed in two welded-together buildings just south of the intersection of Kenmore and Webster, but all that is about to change.

Architect Cesar Pelli, the designer of the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and the Aria Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, were brought in to create

a design for a building that would hopefully breathe new life into the Theatre program while still maintaining the feel and character of the old location.

Towers were the tallest buildings in the world.

“The building looks great from the front side,” said Taj Simmons, a resident of 1237 West.

“While it has obstructed our spectacular view of downtown, it was really The new building was dethe best location for it, signed to try and capture the because it’s so massive.” same energy as we have here Simmons lives on ... There's an openness and the third floor of 1237 lightness to it."

West, and the new theatre building dwarfs his view, towering ANNA ABLES, director of marketing and public seemingly over his window.

When relations for the Theatre School completed, the new theater building will stand at five stories tall.

I've lived in 1237 for three Walking west down years now and the new theater Fullerton, one cannot help building is so massive that it's but notice the striking yet simplistic design of the becoming a hassle." new building. Its bright SEAN BOSWELL, senior white façade contrasts the red brick of many of the surrounding locations, Known for featuring dramatic making it stick out like a sore lines and simplistic shapes, thumb. Many are wondering how Pelli and his firm has a strong close to the curb the finished portfolio of designing buildings product will be. for the performing arts and has “I’ve lived in 1237 for also created some of the world’s three years now and the new tallest buildings. From 1998 to theater building is so massive 2004, the Pelli-designed Petronas that it’s becoming a hassle,” said

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Boswell. “It seems like every other morning the workers hold people up on the sidewalks to move their equipment in and out of the alleyway between it and 1237.”

Gil Tanner, a Theatre School student, has mixed feelings about the new building.

“On one hand I’m very appreciative of DePaul’s commitment to our program, but on the other, I’m worried it could alter the culture of the program as it is today,” said Tanner.

“It’s going to bring about change regardless," said Tanner.

"I hope it will be positive. I just don’t want people to come for the facility rather than the faculty.

The faculty is what makes this program so great.”

The fate of the old Theatre School building is still in question.

“We’ve not been told of any official plans, but we’ve heard that it will be used by the music school for about a year as they remodel,” said Ables. “Then it may be used for administration offices.”

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Obama gun proposal echoes Chicago laws

By ANNE MALINA Contributing Writer On Jan. 16, President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden laid out their proposal for new gun control legislation.

Prompted by the Sandy Hook massacre, the demand for drastic reform in gun control legislation has reached its peak. The most notable changes pertaining to the country would be the mandatory background checks before a gun purchase, the ban on civilian possession of assault weapons and the limiting of ammunition magazines to 10 rounds.

Many of the laws proposed

by Obama are already in effect in Chicago, such as the ban on assault weapons and the limited rounds. The City of Chicago also requires all firearms to be registered, and Illinois is the only state that does not allow concealed carry of handguns. Chicago was one of the first major U.S. cities to ban handguns in 1982, until the Supreme Court ruled that the ban was unconstitutional and violated the Second Amendment in 2010.

Chicago Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy, however, has frequently called for tougher gun laws. On Jan. 14, McCarthy announced a five-point plan for new firearm regulations, including the restriction of assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, universal background

checks before a gun purchase, mandatory recordings of the sale and transfer of guns, and mandatory sentencing for illegal gun possession.

In 2012, the Chicago Police Department confiscated more than 7,400 guns, 300 of them assault weapons. Chicago ended 2012 with 513 homicides, a 15 percent increase from 2011.

At the press conference announcing the gun control proposal, Obama referenced his hometown.

“That most fundamental set of rights -- to life and liberty and the pursuit of happiness -fundamental rights that were denied to college students at Virginia Tech and high school students at Columbine and elementary school students in Newtown, and kids on street corners in Chicago on too frequent a basis to tolerate, and all the families who’ve never imagined that they’d lose a loved one to a bullet, those rights are at stake,” said Obama, “We’re responsible.”

One day after Obama’s press conference, Mayor Rahm Emanuel wrote a proposal that would increase the amount of jail time for certain gun violations from three months to six months.

Emanuel also said he favors Obama’s proposed gun control legislation.

DePaul law professor Leonard Goodman also said that the new measures would not sufficiently

lower Chicago’s crime rate, although they will probably make some sort of positive impact.

“Background checks are a good idea, and so are limits on multi-round magazines and types of weapons,” said Goodman. He thinks they will make a “big difference” in Chicago’s rate of gun-related crimes.

However, Goodman went on to say that legislation should “restrict the number of guns purchased lawfully” in order to prevent them from appearing on the black market. Fundamentally, he believes that only more restrictions than those proposed will actually make a substantial difference in Chicago and the nation as a whole.

DePaul student Michelle Mueller said that while “(an) increased police force could definitely help manage the magnitude of Chicago’s gun crimes,” new legislation won’t “solve a lot of the petty crime that happens in Chicago because assault rifles aren’t necessarily the root of the problem.”

Many people think the legislation could have positive effects, but it cannot be expected to fix the problem entirely. DePaul student Livia Harkow said the new gun control legislation "symbolizes a need and a hope to change our current system and culture.” However, Harkow said that the new legistlation, even if it passes, “cannot and will not be the end to the violence.”

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Garry McCarthy examine assault weapons at a news conference on Jan. 8.

DePaul honors MLK Jr. Day at symposium

By TAYLOR HOLT Contributing Writer In light of St. Vincent DePaul’s mission — social justice and social action — DePaul University commemorated some of the best-known social activists of our past this week and one in particular: Martin Luther King Jr. DePaul’s School of New Learning and a variety of the DePaul community gathered Jan. 21 for their 12th-year anniversary symposium in celebration and remembrance of Martin Luther King Jr. The event took place on the 11th floor of the DePaul Center in the Loop.

The symposium titled “Rethinking Black Masculinity” started with a prayer and consisted of refreshments and a panel discussion, regarding black masculinity in relation to Martin Luther King Jr., and how it has changed over the years.

With Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday on the same day as President Obama’s inauguration, the symposium examined how Obama might be the ideal black masculine figure not only because of his presidency, but because he is also the ultimate father figure to his daughters. The panelists chose to include this

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On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, DePaul held a conference on the meaning of black masculinity in today's society. in the discussion using him as a positive representation of black masculinity and fatherhood.

“I’ve been thinking a lot about Obama as a father and the history of black fatherhood in relation to black masculinity,” said professor Francesca Royster, who is also the director of African and black diaspora studies at DePaul and a panelist at the event.

This conversation over Obama

and ideal black masculinity raised questions about what it means to not only be a father in this society, but a black man in general.

The struggle of black masculinity through the lens of society showed two sides that were discussed in the symposium.

The two sides consisted of President Obama as the ideal of black masculinity to the younger generation, and the other side of

black masculinity showing the opposite of a positive fatherly role model.

“Obama and his family are the face of black respectability,” said Mark Anthony Neal, a professor of black popular culture at Duke University, another speaker at the event.

As a part of the discussion of remembering Martin Luther King Jr. and the struggles he went through as a black man in a racially-judged society, the panelists reminisced on past events, such as the March on Washington and numerous occasions of marginalization that he, as well as other black men and women, went through at the time.

“We need to be rebranded,” said Neal, speaking on the state of black masculinity from its past state to present.

While the event was based on black masculinity, black femininity played a part of the talk as well.

“It makes me question why black masculinity isn’t being undermined the way womanhood is,” said DePaul philosophy professor Darrell Moore, in response to hip-hop culture playing a role in the shaping of black masculinity.

The panelists dove into the parts of hip-hop culture, which

play a significant role in creating black masculinity in a way that reflects it. They reflected on popular icons in today’s media that shape the idea. Some of the icons that were discussed were LeBron James and Jay-Z and how they are portrayed as successful iconic images of black men in the media that reaffirmed the notion that black masculinity can come in different forms.

The event encompassed more than just a look at black masculinity. It showed how a new era has brought a new mindset about what it means to be a man in society, the positive ideals that are held with black masculinity, and ideals that society is still working towards “Positive is not always real, but it’s reality,” said Neil.

The dean of the DePaul School for New Learning, Marisa Alicea, ended the symposium and set the tone for Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday by quoting President Obama at his inauguration.

“You and I, as citizens, have the power to set this country’s course,” said Alicea. “You and I, as citizens, have the obligation to shape the debates of our time – not only with the votes we cast, but with the voices we lift in defense of our most ancient values and enduring ideals.”

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"ENERGY DRINK" continued from front page Taurine or Guarana.” Energy drinks that would be banned under the proposal include Full Throttle’s 16 ounce can and Extra Strength 5 Hour Energy.

This is not the first attempt to ban energy drinks in Chicago.

Burke tried to ban Four Loko drinks in 2010. Ald. George Cardenas (12th) and William Burns (4th) previously proposed a ban on energy drinks for people under 21-years-old. However, Cardenas later told the Chicago Sun-Times that he only wanted to draw attention to the issue, and that he was not interested in banning the sale of energy drinks.

DePaul freshman Donovan Singer has similar beliefs as Burke.

“I wouldn’t mind if energy drinks were banned,” said Singer.

“I think that people should just drink coffee, it does the job and it’s healthier.”

When comparing the two in terms of caffeine, smaller sizes of energy drinks — such as an 8.4-ounce Red Bull — contains 80 milligrams of caffeine, which is relative to the same-size coffee.

However, Burke’s ordinance states that at least five deaths since 2009 can be attributed to Monster Energy drink, specifically. According to an article in the New York Times, emergency room visits across the

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The energy section at Chicago-area stores will get a little thinner if Ald. Burke's proposed energy drinks ban passes. country linked to effects from energy drinks have doubled since 2007. In 2007, there were 10,068 visits compared to the 20,783

serious arrhythmias.

“Many of the energy drinks have four times the amount of caffeine per ounce than the highest caffeine soda, like Mountain Dew,” said The general rule is not having Amer. “The problem is that the general rule is more than one can of energy not having more than one drink a day. Many young people drink two or three, and can of energy drink a day.

Many young people drink that's when heart risks go up." two or three, and that's when the heart risks go KIM AMER, associate professor up. So taking the drinks off the market may be visits in 2011. extreme. Maybe we just need to Kim Amer, an associate ask for a warning label.” professor at DePaul’s School The proposal is still in the of Nursing, said energy drinks preliminary stages and it will have the potential for health risks take time until a final answer related to the high caffeine content, is announced. But Matt Dowd, including heart palpitations and personal trainer and director of

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the North Shore operations for Jim Karas Cardio-Free Studio, does not necessarily believe that energy drinks should be banned.

“It would be hard for me to say that energy drinks should be

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banned,” said Dowd. “Most of the issues with energy drinks are only because of people who drink way too much of it. If we can ban energy drinks, it crosses that line of what else can we get rid of?”

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The executive board of DePaul's Fair Trade Committee held their first event Jan. 21. The Fair Trade Committee is seeking to make DePaul Chicago's first fair trade university. Doing so would require DePaul to commit to having two fair trade items available at Brownstone's, the Bean and throughout the cafeteria along with one new item each year. Some fair trade items are already available. Being a fair trade university would also require that DePaul offers a fair trade item during staff and faculty meetings. Left-to-right: DePaul students Sophia Robinson, Mar Galizio Kara Rhodebeck and Elise Hawley.

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Provost candidates complete visits this week academic, financial and mission goals,” among many other tasks.

Pope-Davis has been vice president and associate provost at the University of Notre Dame since 2007, where he previously served as chair of Faculty Board on Athletics and as assistant vice president of the graduate school.

His experience includes serving for five years in the Notre Dame Graduate School, and directs the university TRIO program —which provides educational

By MICHAEL CORIO & ELIZABETH SCHUETZ Managing Editor and Editor-in-chief Two candidates for DePaul University's provost position, Donald Pope-Davis and Isiaah Crawford, will be visiting DePaul this week as both vie to become DePaul's next second-incommand.

Before the Provost Search Committee recommends a new provost at the scheduled board meeting March 2, they organized times for open campus meetings for each of the four open to all members of the DePaul community. Donald Pope-Davis will be available Monday, Jan. 28 and Tuesday, Jan. 29, and Isiaah Crawford will be on campus Tuesday, Jan. 29 and Wednesday, Jan. 30.

According to Connie Curran, Chair of the Provost Search Committee, the university is seeking a new provost “who will be a collegial leader and strategic visionary with a collaborative and decisive leadership style … [and] will enjoy the opportunity to work along-side a dynamic executive team led by the university’s president, Rev. Dennis H. Holtschneider, C.M., to oversee DePaul’s next strategic plan: Vision 2018.”

In “Provost Prospectus” the university search committee compiled detailed information on DePaul and the provost position for those interested in the position.

Inside, it explained that whoever assumes the position will have the opportunity to “further raise the academic quality of the institution – defined as increasing the level of what students know and can accomplish because of the time they spend with our faculty and academic professionals … enhance faculty scholarship support services … ensure that the university’s enrollment management strategies and academic programs achieve the necessary balance of academic quality, diversity, access and net tuition revenue required to improve DePaul’s market position and achieve its

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Provost candidates Donald Pope-Davis (above) and Isiaah Crawford (below). opportunity outreach programs to disadvantaged students.

Isiaah Crawford has been provost at Seattle University since July 2008, bringing over two decades of experience at Loyola University Chicago as a tenured professor, serving as chairperson of the Department of Psychology and Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.

Crawford and administrators at Seattle University were criticized by some in a 2009 Seattle Times article for the

departure of former Dean of Admissions Michael McKeon that year, who was called back in the middle of a recruiting trip to Hawaii last fall and fired upon his return to Seattle. With 14 years at the university, McKeon’s abrupt departure was called into question by some educators as unfair.

Although the university and Crawford have not commented further on the matter on the grounds of confidentiality, several have speculated that declining admission rates to rivals like Gonzaga may have contributed to McKeon's dismissal.

Despite the criticisms, the undergraduate admissions rate for 2010 was the largest freshman class on record, after Crawford hired a private consulting company to help evaluate enrollment, achieving a 43.9 percent increase over the previous year.

Citing confidential personnel matters, Crawford declined to talk about the details of the incident.

However, he said he was looking forward to his visit, and “will be happy to answer any questions” from the university community when he comes to DePaul.

The DePaulia reached out to Michael McKeon, who declined to comment due to nondisclosure an agreement with Seattle University. He is currently the Dean of Admissions at Saint Mary’s College of California, a position he was offered shortly after leaving Seattle University.

DePaul president Rev. Dennis H. Holtschneider, C.M., said he would inquire about the incident when Crawford visits DePaul on Jan. 29-30. “In this day when anyone can allege anything about anyone, it’s always important for all of us to carefully determine the facts before using the media ourselves to shape someone’s reputation,” said Holtschneider.

Student Government Association president Caroline Winsett, who is also a member of the Provost Search Committee, said she could not comment on individual provost candidates or the how the committee selected the final four candidates.

Donald Pope-Davis' meeting schedule Monday, Jan. 28 8:00 - 9:30 a.m.

9:45 - 10:45 a.m.

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

12:15 - 1:45 p.m.

2:15 - 3:15 p.m.

3:30 - 5:00 p.m.

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Tuesday, Jan. 29 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.

9:45 - 10:45 a.m.

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

12:30 - 1:30 p.m.

2:15 - 3:15 p.m.

3:30 - 5:00 p.m.

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Isiaah Crawford's meeting schedule Thursday, Jan. 29 8:00 - 9:30 a.m.

9:45 - 10:45 a.m.

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

12:15 - 1:45 p.m.

2:15 - 3:15 p.m.

3:30 - 5:00 p.m.

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

9:45 - 10:45 a.m.

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

12:30 - 1:30 p.m.

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3:30 - 5:00 p.m.

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Provost candidates Kevin Stevens and Gary Wihl visited DePaul the week of Jan. 14.

Chicago gets first 1-inch snowfall, breaking record

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Chicago didn't get much snow Friday, but it was record-breaking nonetheless.

The 1.1 inches that settled on Windy City streets and sidewalks marked the latest first seasonal snowfall of at least an inch in the Midwest metropolis since at least 1884, when records were first kept, National Weather Service forecaster Matt Friedlein said. The previous record was set on Jan. 17, 1899.

Friday also broke Chicago's longest streak of consecutive days without an inch of snow. The city went 335 days, or about 11 months, without at least an inch, Friedlein said.

For some people, Friday's snow was significant for another reason: They finally got to work.

"This is the first time we've had a blade down this year," said Clara Mark, a dispatcher at Chicago Snow Removal Services, which plows parking lots at condominium complexes, strip malls and factories.

"It's been rough," she said. "Last year was a bust, too. We only plowed three times."

But Mark said Friday's snowfall also was bittersweet for drivers "crying for work."

Some clients don't want their parking lots plowed until there's two inches of snow.

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A jogger runs with two dogs in the snow along Lake shore Drive on Jan. 25.

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"FLAGS" continued from front page think expulsion should be given to these students.”

Del Campo also plans to contact the Chicago Police Department about the incident.

Del Campo said he wouldn’t call the trashing a hate crime, but called it “the most blatant act of hate on DePaul’s campus.”

“What is ironic is that liberals are the biggest proponents of hate crimes yet they are often the ones who practice them the most,” said Del Campo.

“This is an act of intolerance Photo courtesy of YAF by students who don't value the Vandals threw the flags away before the display's permit free exchange of ideas … By expiration at 7:00 p.m. on Jan. 22. the university not coming out and vigorously apologizing for dignity,” said Lawson.

Del Campo said that he what occurred and condemning DePaul has encountered free would like an outreach from what happened, they are creating speech issues in the past. In 2011, Student Government Association an atmosphere of intolerance the Foundation of Individual and that he would like to see towards conservatives on Rights in Education (FIRE) greater effort from the university campus.” named DePaul as one of the 12 to find the vandals.

Lawson, who said “If you really want DePaul would allow to find these students, a similar pro-choice This is an act of intolerance by put out pictures,” said display, said the actions to Del Campo. “Let other students who don't value the remove the flags from the students see it and free exchange of ideas." memorial did not uphold students can identify DePaul’s Vincentian students.”

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Del Campo also “What (this) says is asked whoever destroyed that while DePaul affirms the worst colleges for free speech in the display to come forward and right of individuals to express the country, following DePaul’s confess, “or it’s going to be a their viewpoints, even at the rejection of a Students for very long quarter,” noting how risk of controversy, DePaul Cannabis Policy Reform group the story spread quickly online. also insists that each individual in 2011 and charging students “The name of the school is remember that the right of with harassment for a satirical being tarnished for (an) act that expression carries with it the “affirmative action bake sale” students did,” said Del Campo. equally important responsibility in 2006, among other incidents to exercise that right with a (DePaul would later drop the News editor Dylan McHugh conscientious respect for human charges). contributed to this report.

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NATION & WORLD

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Belgian twins legally euthanized

By KEVIN GROSS Staff Writer

Late last year identical Belgian twins Marc and Eddy Verbessem, 45, who were born deaf and with spinal problems, were diagnosed with incoming blindness. Upon this diagnosis, they decided that their lives were not worth living anymore, and they were legally euthanized Dec. 14.

This case subsequently caused an uproar in the world of medical ethics.

Physician assisted suicide, already a touchy subject, is usually reserved in rare cases

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whereby there would be social acceptance of euthanasia of the disabled, elderly or other marginalized demographics. The National Federation of the Blind expressed this concern in a statement about the 45-year-old Verbessems.

“This disturbing news [of the twins] is a stark example of the common, and in this case tragic, misunderstanding of disability and its consequences,” the statement said.

“Adjustment to any disability is difficult … but it has been known that these challenges can be met. That these men wanted to die is tragic; that the state sanctioned and aided their suicide is frightening.”

DePaul professor Howard Steeves

Life may be not just having a heart pumping, but to flourish. What should happen when you can't flourish?”

for the terminally ill, but the Verbessem twins were not diagnosed with a terminal disease.

There are many sects of society staunchly opposed to euthanasia and medically-approved suicide. Many object due to religious reasons, while others object because they believe it goes against a physician’s traditional duties.

The Hippocratic Oath, one of the most historically common physicians’ oaths, states that, “most especially must I tread with care in matters of life and death ... this awesome responsibility must be faced with great humbleness and awareness of my own frailty. Above all, I must not play at God.” Some would even go so far as to suggest that making assisted suicide more acceptable would lead to a slippery slope

HOWARD STEEVES, DePaul Philosophy Professor believes society has more control over the consequences of legalized euthanasia.

“It seems like the slippery slope argument can be stupid, as it basically says we don’t have control,” said Steeves. “The slope is only slippery if we make it. One thing doesn’t necessarily lead to another.”

The case highlights a series of bigger changes that are being pushed throughout Belgium. Days after the death of the Verbessem twins, the ruling party proposed a new amendment that would allow the euthanasia of minors or patients with conditions such as Alzheimer’s or dementia, provided that they are deemed capable of discerning the levity of their situation.

As of today, there have been 5,500 cases of in Belgium since they legalized it in 2002, although it must be noted that

not one of these cases had been referred to the police.

It is at least clear, however, that society may not be ready for widespread approval of assisted suicide. The power to legalize assisted suicide is handled on a stateby-state level. Oregon, Washington and Montana currently allow euthanasia on a very limited basis. Massachusetts put the issue on the ballot in the 2012 general elections, but the “Massachusetts Death with Dignity Initiative” was shot down.

“One of the questions people should be asking is ‘what is life?’” said Steeves.

“Sometimes there might not be scientific answers. Life may be not just having a heart pumping, but to flourish. What should happen when you can’t flourish?”

According to reports, the Verbessem twins chose suicide because they would no longer be able to effectively interact with each other.

“As a twin myself, I can connect with the story of the twins,” said Danielle Meijer, DePaul pyschology professor.

“Especially with identical twins, you are psychologically going to have your identities interwoven. It’s almost as if there’s no way to be you without the other.

The twins defined themselves by each other.”

As David Dufor, one of the physicians involved in the twins’ care, offered his own views on the quality of life.

“Although they were not terminal, there was still unbearable suffering, (both psychologically) and physically,” said Dufor. “They had been begging for months to die.”

According to a report by their brother Dick Verbessem, “A weight fell off their shoulders” when they were approved for euthanasia.

However, even if society were to come to a consensus approving the choice of the twins, it is unlikely that there will soon be a clear-cut decision approving or

Photo Courtesy of CREATIVE COMMONS

In Belgium, euthanasia is performed via physcian administered injection. disproving physician-assisted suicide.

“Hardline laws can be decontextualized, so decisions ideally should be made on a case by case basis,” said Meijer. “It’s hard to judge (the twins) morally either way, but it is sad since they may have still maintained a life. There are many cases where there may still be possibility for happiness. That should trump suicide.”

Steeves believes the discussion is multi-faceted.

“To focus on one standpoint or question is to miss the entire point,” he said. “It seems ethics is a tricky discussion no one truly wants to have.”

The 'tini inspired by Helsinki

By AMY MORTON Contributing Writer

Photo Courtesy of VAPORTINI

The vaportini kit comes with a glass straw, glass bulb, a steel ring, candle and plastic funnel (not pictured.) The bulb can sit in a standard pint glass, pictured but not provided.

In Helskini, Finland's capital city, Chicago native Jessica Palmer experienced a new way to consume alcohol and she is bringing it back to the city.

Palmer says that during her trip, a local showed her how pouring vodka on to hot coals allows one to inhale the alcohol's fumes.

It is uncertain how widespread the method is in Finland. In early 2004, however, Finland placed heavy taxes on alcohol and inhaling it was a way to save money, cosidering it requires much less alchohol.

With Palmer's device, Vapotini, alcohol vapor is inhaled through a straw. Depending on the amount of vapor consumed, it

usually takes about 20-30 minutes for the alcohol to take affect.

According to the product’s website, “this has the advantage of no calories; no carbs, no impurities and the effects of consuming alcohol are [more quickly] felt, making it easier to responsibly imbibe.”

Inhaling send the alcohol straight to the bloodstream circumventing the body's reaction to vomit if too much is consumed.

This can possibly lead to alcohol poisoning and other health risks.

Fearing this, the Finnish government reversed the tax increase in March 2004.

Another alcohol inhaling mechinism, Alcohol Without Inhaling, AWOL, was introduced to the United States in 2004 but has been banned in 22 states, including Illinois.

Despite these health risks,

DePaul senior Sophie Marks said she would probably still try the Vaportini. However, she would never replace drinking entirely with the Vaportini because she drinks for the taste of alcohol rather than the effects.

Phil Mannella, an RA in Clifton Fullerton, says that having the information available about the device would ensure proper use and help prevent alcohol poisoning and other health risks.

“I could definitely see a lot of people using it because of how quickly and since it would go right into the bloodstream,” said Mannella. “People try to do those things as college students and it could be problematic.”

If found in a dorm, the Vaportini would be disposed of. Proper consequences and disciplinary actions would follow.

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Crisis in North Africa continues

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mali's rebel movement showed new signs of discord Thursday one wing of the Ansar Dine group pledged to negotiate an end to the country's crisis and possibly even fight against its former comrades-inarms.

France's military campaign to save Mali's embattled interim government has shaken up the military landscape and put the international spotlight on the former French colony. Mali's government was on a new political defensive, urging its soldiers to respect human rights after new allegations that they had carried out summary executions in zones of battle against the radical Islamists.

Three al-Qaida-linked extremist groups have controlled Mali's vast northeast for months, capitalizing on chaos that followed a coup d'etat in Mali's capital, Bamako, in March. But in a new sign of splintering, former Ansar Dine leader Alghabass Ag Intalla told the Associated Press on Thursday that he and his men were breaking off from Ansar Dine "so that we can be in control of our own fate."

"We are neither AQIM or MUJAO," he said of the other groups, al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb and the Movement for the Unity and Jihad in West Africa, known by its French-language acronym. "We are a group of people from the north of Mali who have a set of grievances that date back at least 50 years."

The comments suggested that at least some of Islamist fighters are searching for an exit in the wake of the French airstrikes.

French radio RFI reported earlier Thursday that Intalla's new group will be called the Islamic Movement for the Azawad, a Tuareg term for northern Mali, and his men are willing to fight their former comrades-in-arms in Ansar Dine.

"We are not terrorists. We are ready to negotiate," Intalla told the AP. A French diplomatic official said France was taking seriously the claims of a split within Ansar Dine — but needed proof, not just words.

AQIM and MUJAO have been

JEROME DELAY | AP

A French soldier secures a perimeter on the outskirts of Diabaly, Mali, Jan. 21. French and Malian troops were in the city whose capture by radical Islamists prompted the French military intervention.

classified as terror groups by the U.N., and Ansar Dine has been "clearly associated" with them — even if some of its members have raised doubts about how close those ties are, the official said.

"The other groups that have formed need to show which side they're on ... and prove it on the ground," said the official, who was not authorized to discuss the matter publicly. "Are they with the terrorists, or not?

"They could, for example, free up territory themselves and no longer say that the Malian army is not welcome in the north — and instead work with it," said the official.

Late last year, Ansar Dine held talks in neighboring Burkina Faso with Malian government representatives, and one of the sticking points was a disagreement over whether Malian law or Islamic Shariah law would be applied. Rebels have at times applied their interpretation of Shariah to carry out public executions, amputations and whippings — for infractions ranging from possessing cigarettes to women going out without headscarves.

Intalla suggested a new flexibility: "Shariah is our religion, we cannot renounce our religion. But whatever causes problems within it, we're willing to take a look at."

On Jan. 19, the group said in a statement on a jihadist forum that "the people of northern Mali are prepared to sacrifice everything in order to live under Shariah-based governance," according to SITE Intelligence Group.

Word of the new dissension within rebel ranks came as the government was confronting its own troubles.

On Jan. 23, a witness told the AP that Malian soldiers shot people accused of ties to the radical Islamists at a bus stop in Konna, along the dividing line, and threw their bodies into nearby wells around the time when the French campaign began.

Military women now allowed to step to the front lines

By LYNSEY HART Nation and World Editor Outgoing defense secretary Leon E. Panetta announced Thursday that the military will be lifting a 1994 ban on women in combat.

Roughly a dozen other nations, including Germany and Israel, allow women into “close combat roles” which means engaging with an enemy on the ground, exposed to hostile fire and with a high probability of physical contact with hostile forces.

There were hints at policy shift in October 2012 when the Marine Corps put the first

women through the Infantry Officer Course, a course that 1 in 5 marines fail.

However, those who have had experience in Iraq and Afghanistan say that women have been playing an increasingly large role in combat efforts for many years.

At a Pentagon news conference Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairmen of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said that he noticed the change in 2003 after arriving in Baghdad when a woman named Amanda was driving his Humvee.

“So a female turret gunner is protecting a division commander,” Gen. Dempsey said. “And it’s from that point

on that I realized something had changed, and it was time to do something about it.”

During the annoucement, Panetta recognized the contributions that women have been making in the current wars, and said that "valor knows no gender.”

DePaul senior Samantha Schimmel said, “I absolutely do not think women fighting in combat should be mandantory.

But if a woman wants to fight in combat, she should be aloud to in a heartbeat. More power to her.”

Even with the lift on the ban not all of the roughly 237,000 positions that were previously closed to women will be open automatically.

Instead, there will be a review of each unit and specialty position and the Senate Armed Services Committee will have oversight and review of the process.

Some of the positions are likely to become open later this year, but the military, and the Senate Armed Forces Committee have until January 2016 to make a case that particular positions should still remain off-limits to women.

It is expected that decisions on Navy SEAL and the Army's Delta Force will take the longest.

Senator James Inhofe, a ranking member of the Senate Armed Forces Committee, has expressed his concern over lifting the ban and said in a

press release that “if necessary, [the committee] will be able to introduce legislation to stop any changes we believe to be detrimental to our fighting forces and their capabilities.”

Ryan Manly, a former Marine Rifleman, said “personally, I don't have a problem with it.”

He brought up the harsh reality of combat, he said that, “The problem is that when one of your buddies goes down, someone will help him. But when a girl goes down, many people stop fighting to help.

Morale goes down afterwards.

Basically, a dying woman (messes with) with a guy's head.”

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OPINIONS

Opinions Editor Kasia Fejklowicz depauliaopinion@gmail.com

Livewrong

Famed athlete falls from grace with doping scandal

BY NATALIA HERNANDEZ Contributing Writer

“This story was so perfect for so long. The disease, winning the Tour de France seven times, my marriage, my children … it was a mythic story that wasn’t true on a lot of levels,” said Lance Armstrong.

Over the last couple of weeks we have watched this God-like figure disintegrate into a mere mortal. And on Jan. 14, Oprah Winfrey dug into the pieces as 28 million people worldwide watched in awe.

In a 2.5-hour interview with Winfrey, Armstrong admitted to blood doping and transfusions (used to increase red blood cell count), to using erythropoietin or EPO’s (hormone for red cell production) and to using other performance-enhancing drugs, such as human growth hormones, cortisone and testosterone, to consecutively win seven Tour de France competitions in his career as a world renown cyclist.

“I made my decisions, I made my mistakes, and I am sitting here to acknowledge that and say I’m sorry for that,” said Armstrong.

Armstrong described his apology as “late,” but the mounting pressure of lawsuits, evidence and public opinion no doubt contributed to his willingness to comply with a worldwide confessional at the House of Oprah.

He has been stripped of his medals, abandoned by $75 million in sponsorship deals, banned for life from elite competitions and has stepped down from his “sixth child,” the Livestrong Foundation. He is also currently being sued by two California men for writing a “fraudulent memoir.” A British newspaper is suing for a lost libel suit for $1.5 million. And Floyd Landis, former cyclist and disgraced Tour de France winner, is aiding in a federal whistleblower case over Armstrong’s alleged defrauding of the government for accepting funds while representing the U.S. Postal Service in the 2000-2004 Tour de France victories.

“I got the death penalty,” said Armstrong.

Armstrong is familiar with that feeling, having faced

Laurent Rebours | AP Lance Armstrong confessed to using performanceenhancing drugs to win the Tour de France during a taped interview with Oprah Winfrey. testicular cancer in October of 1996 that later spread to his lungs and brain.

“I had a ruthless desire to win, win at all costs,” he said.

“It served me well on the bike, served me well against the disease, but not now. I wanted to control everything … I was a bully.”

Armstrong became infamous for his tyrannical efforts to demolish anyone who challenged him. He enacted powerful lawsuits, and even made adamant testimonials

against Betsy Andreu, the wife of former Armstrong teammate Frankie Andreu; Emma O’Reilly, the former masseuse of the racing team; Floyd Landis and postal rider Jonathan Vaughters; and Armstrong’s own childhood hero Greg LeMond.

So how do we reconcile the philanthropist with the doper, the adamant liar with the passionate advocate for individuals with cancer, the bully with the generous man with indisputable care for people around the world?

DePaul student Brittany Jones, 21, challenges us to take a look at a broader narrative that we, too, might be lying to ourselves about.

“Professional sports has gotten to this place where everyone feels the need to enhance themselves chemically, and I think really we need to look at why that is, why athletes in all disciplines are doping,” said Jones.

In 2012, Johan Bruyneel, Dr. Luis del Moral, Pedro Celaya, trainer Jose Pepe Marti and Michele Ferrari, were all charged with anti-doping violations by USADA (U.S. Anti Doping Agency). Not only that, but what about the cyclists riding behind Armstrong? Stephen Colbert said it best.

“Oh, I’m sure they weren’t doping,” said Colbert.

“They finished seconds behind a guy who rocketed up a mountainside with powdered monkey nut injected into his heart.”

Although we have all taken turns at deflating what was once “The Great Lance Armstrong,” we must acknowledge that his fall has an even greater impact on athletes and individuals that found hope and inspiration in what is now a fallen dynasty.

“Training takes commitment, perseverance and heart,” said Christina Waters, 22, a competitive triathlete. “It’s discouraging because it looks like we need something to enhance our ability because it’s becoming common, but nevertheless I know right from wrong. I still believe in the right way to win, and I don’t think he deserves pity because there is no excuse. Bottom line: it was wrong.”

Armstrong finished his interview with the words, “You believed, and I lied to you, and I’m sorry.”

Individuals who believed in a man disguised as a legend must choose to either forgive or forget.

Colorado theater deserves 2nd chance after July

BY JOANNA BUKSA Contributing Writer

The Colorado movie theater where 12 people were killed and dozens injured reopened Jan.17 with a remembrance ceremony followed by a private screening of “The Hobbit,” a decision that remains controversial. Despite criticism from some of the families of the victims, Cinemark chose to reopen its theater.

The families of victims accuse the theater of not being supportive throughout the healing process.

They say that no one from the theater reached out to them until a couple of days after Christmas when the families received invitations to the remembrance ceremony.

Some families of the victims felt as if they were ignored the entire time and so chose to ignore the invitation. They claim that the only reason they received the invitations is because the theater wanted to make a profit by inviting them to the reopening.

Others felt they could not go back

there simply because they feared the return of bad memories.

Meanwhile, some of the families of the victims chose to attend because they felt this was an important part of the process of grieving. For some of the families and friends of the victims, this reopening served as a closure, something they needed to help them move on.

According to CNN, some families have filed lawsuits against Cinemark blaming the company for the shooting. This truly was a tragedy, but trying to find people to blame for this catastrophe is a misplacement of their emotions. There is nothing Cinemark or anyone else can do to bring back the victims. This tragedy is not the theater's fault, so why should so many people lose their jobs if, in fact, the theater remained closed permanently?

People heal after a tragedy in different ways. Some cope better than others. The only common factor is time. The families that have been severely touched by this tragedy should channel their emotions toward trying to find ways to cope with this horrific

tragedy instead of trying to find others to blame.

This tragedy touched many people worldwide, not just the families and friends of the victims. Many people grieved and offered support in any way they could. Everyone felt for the

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process. Others, however, disagree.

“I think it was a little careless and not thoughtful to invite family to a screening of a movie,” said Karolina Majerczyk, a sophomore at DePaul. “I think they should have reopened [the

have been a better idea to install a memorial inside the theater with all the names of the victims to show support for the families of the victims, instead of offering a private screening of a movie. And planning the remembrance on another day, not reopening day,

“Everyone heals, some slower, some in different ways, some wanted this theater to reopen, some didn’t… For many here tonight, this is the path to healing and part of that process.”

families and many people grieved with them. The Colorado theater shooting is something that will never be forgotten.

“Everyone heals, some slower, some in different ways, some wanted this theater to reopen, some didn’t,” said John Hickenlooper, the governor of Colorado. “For many here tonight, this is the path to healing and part of that process.”

Hickenlooper and with other local officials agreed that the reopening of the theater was an important step in the recovery

JOHN HICKENLOOPER, Colo. Governor

theater] but waited at least a year.

Their families and loved ones won't be brought back, all they can do is pray and hope they are in a better place. Time heals even the deepest wounds and they should have taken to consideration the relative short time they reopened since the shooting, and waited a little longer … Inviting the family that weekend was inappropriate.”

It may have been inappropriate to invite the families to a private screening but at least the theater took steps to support the families of the victims. It probably would

would show the families that the theater is being supportive and not just using them for profit.

It is somewhat inappropriate for the friends and families of the victims to place the blame on Cinemark because the theater is not responsible for what happened and should not have to suffer financially because of this. With the reopening of the theater, Cinemark can provide many people with jobs and act as an important part in the healing process for the families of the victims.

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Equality trumps fiscal cliff in inauguration speech

Journalism squibs the Manti Te'o hoax story

BY JEREMY MIKULA Contributing Writer

Scott Andrews | AP President Barack Obama waves to the crowd after his inaugural speech at the ceremonial swearing-in on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, D.C.

BY LAUREN SCHIRRIPA Contributing Writer President Barack Obama, noticeably graying from a trying first term and a nation’s waning patience, delivered his secondterm inaugural address with a fresh vigor that pleasantly clashed with his aged appearance.

Whether Obama’s assuredness in 2013 was bolstered by his conquest of the popular vote or his inflexible fate as a lame-duck president, the ideological speech was bolder than the first.

Obama led with social issues, including combating poverty; contesting discrimination in any form, namely against the gay community; and allowing young immigrants the chance for citizenship. GOP critics and media alike recognized the 18-minute speech as an explicit push for the “liberal” agenda – but Obama’s presentation flourished.

It was the first inaugural speech to explicitly state a stance on the 21st century issues of gay rights and climate change.

Equality was the overriding message. In one of the most prominent parts of the speech, Obama likened the gay rights movement to the 19th century women’s suffrage movement and the 20th century civil rights movement. He referenced, in succession, the historical sites Seneca Falls, N.Y.; Selma, Ala.; and the Stonewall Inn in Greenwich Village in New York.

“It is now our generation’s task to carry on what those pioneers began,” he said.

The theme of equality did not just show up in Obama’s speech.

Even the day of the inauguration itself, the documented national holiday referencing Martin Luther King Jr., placed an emphasis on equality. Obama also swore the oath of office on a Bible belonging to the celebrated civil rights leader, The New York Times reported. Myrlie EversWilliams, whose husband was shot to death during civil rights unrest in Mississippi in 1963, presented the opening invocation.

He called for collective, urgent action to continue driving toward sweeping civil rights in our nation. However, his appeal was directed to his electorate – African-Americans, Latinos, gay people, women and youth.

He used the occasion to express gratitude and further nurture his relationship with his support base, while showing less concern for appeasing his political adversaries.

“His style appeared conversational at times,” said Kristen Pengelly, assistant marketing director at DePaul. “It was as if he was talking directly with his supporters.”

Obama made clear proclamations aimed at each group of allies. He made rhetorical allusions to the civil rights movement, the pledge for immigration reform and equal pay for women. His inclusion of youth, however, was arguably less overt. He spoke to the millennial generation as a unified coalition classified not by differences in race, ethnicity or gender, but in age.

Obama’s grand appeal to youth was woven throughout

the fabric of his speech. He concentrated on compelling social issues instead of reciting the more difficult-to-understand “fiscal cliff” and other economic concerns. He recognized the essential youth vote and the new faces of the American majority.

Graphic courtesy of CREATIVE COMMONS

The inauguration speech saluted the diverse groups of voters who won re-election for our 44th president. The speech reinforced the lesson of the 2012 presidential election: liberal is in with America’s new majority.

As the Manti Te’o story gets weirder by the minute, whether Notre Dame’s star linebacker was in on the Lennay Kekua hoax is only half the story. The other half was a failure on the part of the media.

It was the story that was too good to be true, right? The highlyrated Heisman candidate loses his (legitimate) grandmother and (non-existent) girlfriend within a six-hour span. He then goes on to lead the Fighting Irish to a 13-6 victory over rival Michigan in which he makes two picks and eight tackles.

What a leader. What a hero.

What an inspirational story. What a hoax it all turned out to be.

Of course, hindsight is a beautiful thing, is it not? What Te’o said in his recent interviews with Jeremy Schaap and Katie Couric about the hoax is almost irrelevant to this point. The media fumbled at the goal line by failing to go one step further in their reporting: fact checking.

“Really, who among us out there wouldn’t have done the same thing? Name me a reporter who says, ‘Sorry to hear about your loss, Manti. Can I see a copy of the death certificate?’” wrote Ed Sherman, a DePaul adjunct journalism professor, on ShermanReport.com. “In this new world, if a player’s grandma dies, he/she better have a death certificate handy. Right? And a picture too. Otherwise, we’re not running the story. Is that what it is going to come to?”

Sherman makes a good point.

How many reporters would reasonably go around expecting to see death certificates?

And isn't it always easier to sit in an ivory tower with the wonders of retrospect to cast down arrows of criticism directed at a foolhardy press?

Rivals of the Fighting Irish have long held that Notre Dame has always enjoyed a largely accommodating booster press masquerading as sports journalism for years – no surprises, right?

But really, there are some pretty big shockers in the lack of journalism in this story. There were warning signs months before Deadspin broke the story Jan. 16.

Two highly-regarded reporters from Sports Illustrated and ESPN thought something was amiss, but they ran the story anyway.

Take Sports Illustrated’s Pete Thamel, for example. It was his "The Full Manti" story in the Oct. 1 issue of Sports Illustrated that helped create a large part of the myth. Thamel spent five days in South Bend conducting lengthy interviews and said, due to the campus

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

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Gone fishing

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By MAX HARKAVY Contributing Writer

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The Notre Dame linebacker, Manti Te’o, has been monopolizing the headlines over the past few months for not only his athletic achievements but his personal life as well. Te’o believed he fell in love with a woman online, when in reality he was the newest victim of a ‘Catfish.’

START

2008

Oct. 1, 2011

Tessi Toluta’u, Manti’s family friend receives a facebook message from Lennay Kekua. Lennay Kekua claims she is dating Mark Sanchez.

Winter 2009

Lennay Kekua becoming friends with Manti Te’o on Facebook. They begin an on-and-off online relationship involving phone calls and texts, “who was he talking to on the phone?”

Sept. 27, 2010 Te’o allegedly thinks he is being pranked.

April 20, 2010 According to ESPN Te’o and Kekua moved their relationship from Facebook to the phone.

Caught the ‘catfish’

By KELSEY KENNEDY Contributing Writer Catfish. If you are a 60-yearold man with a hobby of fishing then you are immediately picturing yesterday’s catch of the day. Well, this generation has an entirely different concept for the word “catfish,” and it has absolutely nothing to do with the whiskered fish. The word today can be defined as someone who pretends to be a different person by creating a false online profile and pursuing romantic relationships with other people online.

“I think people who create fake online profiles just want to meet people, but they’re scared to be themselves so they just make up profiles and have online relationships,” said Lisa Bent, a junior at DePaul University.

Catfish has quickly become a topic that is swirling around both social and traditional forms of media all because of a

documentary that quickly gained notoriety.

In 2010, a documentary film was released titled “Catfish,” directed by Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman. This film gained recognition because it features Schulman’s brother, Nev Schulman, on a quest to meet the girl he had been communicating with online.

But this movie was not a lowbudget sequel to “You’ve Got Mail,” as the documentary showed the reality of Nev Schulman falling in love online with a woman and her family he had never met and the disappointment he endured when he found out the girl of his dreams was not who she said she was.

Nev Schulman had been “catfished.”

After the success of the documentary, Schulman received hundreds of emails from people who found themselves in the same situation. All of these emails told the same story: I am in love with this guy or girl online, but every

Kekua and Te’o speak on the phone and their relationship intensifies.

June 2012 Kekua tells Te’o she has leukemia.

Sept. 12, 2012

Nov. 2012

Te’o dates Alex Pillar. People related to Kekua warn Te’o that she is a gold digger.

Sept. 22, 2012

Te’o finds out his grandmother died. A few hours later, he gets a text from Kekua’s brother simply saying, “she’s gone.”

Kekua’s funeral is scheduled to take place on the day of the ND/ Michigan football game.

Te’o has to play football no matter what.

Sept. 15, 2012

Te’o has 12 tackles against MSU and mentions the deaths of his grandmother and girlfriend in the postgame interview.

time we try to meet, it never ends up happening. Can you help me?

Nev Schulman decided he could help these people and partnered up with MTV to create “Catfish: The TV Show.” The show, which airs Monday nights on MTV, shows Schulman trying to connect people with their online relationship partners, who they have never met. However, just like Schulman’s experience, the show reveals a lot more “catfished situations” than it does success stories.

Lena Bent has some experience in the online relationship world, she has friends whom she talked to online but has never met faceto-face.

“I think that you still know them, even if you haven’t met in person and only talk online, it’s still a person being his or herself, at least in my experience,” said Bent.

While Bent has not come across any catfishing, the catfish that was heard around the U.S. was the scandal surrounding Manti Te’o, a linebacker at the University of Notre Dame.

Te’o had mentioned his alleged girlfriend, Lennay Kekua, in a variety of interviews with ESPN.

However, the two had never actually met as their relationship was based on Facebook, text messages and phone calls. News recently broke that Kekua’s profile was fake and was actually being run by a man named Roniah Tuiasosopo.

DePaul University junior Maggie Adams believes that the Te’o scandal was not a hoax, but a real life catfish.

“He (Te’o) is not that attractive and seems awkward, so I can see him looking for a relationship online, and him being a Notre Dame football player, people might want to mess with him,” said Adams.

Schulman told MTV that he was actually contacted back in December by Donna Tei, the woman whose picture was being used in Kekua’s profile, because Tei suspected that her photos were being used in the fake profile.

Schulman told MTV that catfishing is very common and the Te’o situation proves that “it can and obviously does happen to anyone.”

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Notre Dame linebacker, ed.’ He had been “dating” or around two years when she was not the person she after this story came into ach development seemed tranger, leading many to at there was no way Te’o n’t be involved. Te’o sat wn with Katie Couric Jan. 4 to address the rumors claiming he was either gay, in on the hoax to garner sympathy votes for the Heisman trophy, or combination of the two.

When Couric flat out asked Te’o if he was gay, he simply said, “No, far from it. Far from it.” Te’o was quick to dispel this rumor, as it had the potential to hurt his draft stock. The recently graduated middle linebacker is surely headed to the NFL after a solid season where he demonstrated both tremendous athletic ability and leadership poise. Many argue that without Te’o, Notre Dame would not have even made it to the national championship game.

“His poor performance in the BCS National Championship game had a more negative effect on his draft stock than this incident,” said Kevin Fishbain, a writer for Pro Football Weekly.

“His draft stock will fluctuate often over the next three months, like all prospects,” said Fishbain. “The teams that have a need at middle linebacker, likely in a 4-3 system, would be the ones interested in him at this point, and there haven’t been any reports or indications that the incident has forced a team to remove him from its board.”

The teams that are interested in Te’o will get to know him on a more personal level, likely eradicating any trust issues that may have been

Dec. 4, 2012 Te’o’s cousin Al Vaosa tweets Manti warning him of the potential hoax.

Vaosa said he went with Te’o to meet her and they were met by Tuiasosopo.

Dec. 8, 2012 The last time Te’o mentions Kekua’s name in an interview.

Dec. 6, 2012

Te’o receives a call from his supposedly dead girlfriend claiming she is not dead.

fostered by the hoax.

Te’o was duped via the Internet and social media, specifically Facebook. If it can happen to someone as high profile as Te’o, it can happen to anyone. Right around the time that Te’o’s scandal was coming to light, four players on the Washington Redskins were ‘catfished’ in the same manner. Albeit Te’o has dealt with far more fallout, there is no argument that the NFL and collegiate athletic programs need to raise awareness about the dangers of social media so more athletes don’t fall prey to hoaxes such as these.

Both pro and collegiate sports programs have had to implement strict policies with respect to addressing their fan bases via social media applications such as Facebook and Twitter.

Athletes are able to instantly access their entire fan base, and this can be a very dangerous thing for their reputations.

Drew Mentock, a big-time Notre Dame fan who grew up in South Bend, Ind. and currently attends DePaul University, said “I think they get sucked into social media because it is a great way for them to get instant gratification. They can go on Facebook and have people write on their wall

Dec. 10, 2012 Te’o asks his friends what he should do about the situation.

telling them how great they are.”

Social media also puts a tremendous risk on the programs behind the athletes. When situations such as Te’o’s occur, the university was forced to take a position so as to not appear apathetic, especially when it concerns their star athlete. “I liked that Notre Dame backed him,” said Mentock.

“I am sure they talked to him about it first. It doesn’t matter that he was no longer in school there because he is their most celebrated athlete of the past 20 years or so. A positive image for him is a positive image for the school.”

When asked about DePaul Athletics’ stance on social media policies, Athletic Director Jean LentiPonsetto simply referred to the student-athlete handbook via email.

Page 51 of the handbook states, “With the media, everything people say and do is ‘on the record.’” If student-athletes do not wish to answer a question, just say, “I’d rather not discuss that subject.” The athletics department gives its athletes an easy way to dodge a touchy subject that could cause a public relations mess. The extensive use of Twitter and Facebook by virtually every college kid makes this rule that much more pertinent.

Dec. 2012 Jan. 2013

Kekua tells Te’o her real name is Leah and her plans to “reveal the truth” Jan. 16.

Dec. 24, 2012 Te’o tells his mother and the rest of his family that he has been pranked.

Dec. 26, 2012

Te’o tells head coach Brian Kelly that his girlfriend has been revealed to be a hoax.

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T’EO continued from page 13 “mourning,” he had “little reason to believe that [Kekua] didn’t exist.”

Thamel wrote after the hoax story broke there were a number of red flags he should have caught: He couldn’t find anything about Kekua or her brother on Lexis Nexis. He couldn’t find an obituary, death notice or funeral notice. When he called an assistant athletic director at Stanford – Kekua’s supposed alma matter – she couldn’t be found in the alumni directory. Both Brian and Manti Te’o told SI Kekua was hit by a drunk driver and was subsequently in a coma. Thamel couldn’t find details about the car accident.

What did Thamel and Sports Illustrated do? Instead of going back for follow-ups, making an extra phone call, or continuing to dig, the story was edited and pushed through to make deadline.

References to Stanford were omitted. Being hit by a drunk driver simply became a generic “car accident” that still resulted in a coma.

A young woman who is in a severe car accident, who is then in a coma, and who then has leukemia is pretty newsworthy on its own, if not for the simple reason that she must be the most unlucky person

on the face of the Earth. Throw in the fact she was supposedly dating one of the favorites for the Heisman Trophy, and talk about a story.

Sure, sometimes getting the grisly details of such a car accident can be overdone – tacky, even – but for a magazine known for its quality in-depth reporting like Sports Illustrated is, it’s a shocking miss to add weight and personalization to a story of triumph and tragedy.

Thamel wasn’t alone.

ESPN senior columnist Gene Wojciechowski came across similar issues in the research process for a broadcast piece he did for the network. He too could not find an obituary or record of the accident.

According to Wojciechowski, Te’o told him Kekua’s family preferred not to be contacted.

“And so in that instance, and at that moment, you simply think that you have to respect those wishes,” Wojciechowski said.

Human interest, anyone?

There is too another side of the journalism in this story: How did no one from other media outlets not see this as a perfect human interest story?

“You don’t want to criticize other journalists or second-guess them because we’re all under a lot of pressure. It’s easy to be a

Monday morning quarterback,” said Melissa Isaacson, an adjunct professor at DePaul and columnist for ESPNChicago.com. “I was surprised that someone didn’t, between the final game and national championship, look more into the background of the girl – even just as a filler story.”

The Lennay Kekua story would have been a good human interest piece, with enough sensitivity to it that it would have drawn in much more than just sports junkies. The tragic loss of a young woman who had been through so much, the Heisman-runner up who loved her and who was playing in the national title game in her memory. That’s Hollywood, Disney, Lifetime, whatever. Where was the fluff of your morning news shows hosted

by Matt Lauer when you actually needed it?

Deadspin

With all of that in mind, isn’t it just fitting that it was Deadspin – the bane of the mainstream sports media – that broke the story? Timothy Burke and Jack Dickey deserve tons of credit for the research and backlog of press articles and tweets between Te’o, the false Kekua accounts, and Ronaiah Tuiasosopo, the believed hoaxer. They shifted through hundreds of tweets and

Jan. 16, 2013

Tuiasosopo calls Te’o and apologizes for the prank.

Jack Swarbick, athletic director at Notre Dame conducts an investigation of Te’o and clears him. Notre Dame fully backs Te’o.

Timeline source: http://abcnews.go.com/US/timeline-manti-teo-girlfriend-hoaxstory/story?id=18268647

FINISH social media statuses, articles, and expounded on tips they received the whole thing was a hoax.

And yet, for all the praise Deadspin has deservedly received, there was something of a bad taste in the article. Namely, whether Te’o was “in” on the hoax.

According to the article, “A friend of Ronaiah Tuiasosopo told us he was ‘80 percent sure’ that Manti Te’o was ‘in on it,’ and that the two perpetrated Lennay Kekua’s death with publicity in mind.”

That is the exact same kind of laziness in reporting that got us here in the first place. If you’re not 100 percent sure on a fact, it doesn’t go in. And even if you are “100 percent” sure, double- and triple-check it. And if there are discrepancies over facts, go back and conduct another interview.

Attributing “80 percent sure” to a friend of Tuiasosopo is too much of a copout from what was really a good piece of journalism.

The lesson to take from this is fairly simple: Make the extra phone call, dig a little bit deeper, and as the old journalism cliché says, “If your mother tells you she loves you, check it out.”

Oh, and get your bullshit meter checked out. That includes you too, Manti.

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First Lady Michelle Obama turns heads with fashion choices this Inauguration

By KRISTEN GOLDSTEIN Contributing Writer All eyes were on the Obamas during Monday’s Presidential Inauguration ceremonies, but while the nation was listening to President Obama recite his oath, everyone was watching to see what the first family would be wearing.

With the world still abuzz about the First Lady’s new bangs, only her choice of Inauguration attire could compete for the same excitement, and Mrs. O did not disappoint when she showed up to church in a Thom Browne dress and silk, navy coat paired with accessories by a favorite of hers – J. Crew. Daughters Sasha and Malia did not let their

mother take all of the fashion glory. The two girls both wore monochromatic ensembles in different shades of purple; Sasha wore a lavender, Kate Spade dress and pea coat, while Malia opted for a similar look created

by J.Crew in a shade of plum that will take its place in history being “Malia’s purple”, as the color will be discontinued by the brand.

Fashion statements were not just saved for the Obamas during the Inaugural Ceremony, two singing superstars also made an impact that day. Kelly Clarkson must have talked with the Obama girls before the ceremony as she showed up in a very similar look wearing a burgundy Robert Rodriguez pleated coat with a lavender scarf. However, Clarkson’s formal attire could

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not compete with Beyoncé’s.

The singer performed in a black Emilio Pucci gown, with Lorraine Schwartz emerald earrings and bright orange nails completing her look. Yet the truth is, it does not matter how spectacular anyone else could have looked on Inauguration Day, because when it comes to clothing, it was all about Michelle Obama.

Once the morning’s ceremony was complete, the time finally arrived when the entire fashion world held its breath: Who would Michelle Obama wear to the Inaugural Ball?

Four years ago the FLOTUS picked an up-and-coming American designer by the name of Jason Wu. Since the historic moment, Wu’s career took off and now the young, NYC-based

designer is a major force in the fashion industry. Therefore, the question on everyone’s mind was, would she do it again? Is Michelle going to give another unknown a permanent place in fashion history? The answer, disappointingly to some, was no. The First Lady went with what worked, and chose to mark the special occasion by wearing another Jason Wu creation, this time a custom-made red velvet and chiffon, sleeveless halter neck gown.

The choice of dress for the evening’s festivities would be unknown to the public until the big reveal when Michelle Obama would make her entrance onto the stage to dance with the president. Jason Wu himself did not even know that he would

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again be the lucky designer with the privilege of having the First Lady wear his design, although this time it would be impossible for Wu to experience the immediate career boost as he did the first time around. Not that he needs it as a CFDA award winner and Target collaborator, but Thom Browne, worn by Mrs. Obama earlier in the day, will be sure to see an increase in sales and status.

Browne, celebrated for his menswear, has not been as recognized for his work in the world of women’s fashion, but now with the endorsement of the First Lady, we can all expect the designer’s aesthetic to be influencing retailers across the country in no time.

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‘Other Desert Cities’:

Family secret fuels holiday meltdown

By GRANT MYATT Design Editor The holidays: the perfect opportunity to spend time with your family, put your feet up and relax. In “Other Desert Cities,” the only sign of Christmas in the Wyeth’s Palm Springs mansion is the towering Christmas tree.

Throughout the play, the focus shifts away from the holidays as Brooke kicks up dust among her family.

The atmosphere in the Wyeth household is anything but calming since loud-mouth, conservative parents Polly and Lyman set the tempo. Having retired to Palm Springs for some seclusion, their kids Brooke and Trip have no attachment to the barren “desert city.” Surface-level conversations consist of tennis and the country club.

For Brooke, there is more on her mind than just coasting through the holidays. Brooke, a writer struggling with serious depression, brings the manuscript of her next “novel” to share with the family. The problem is that her new book isn’t a novel.

Instead, it is a memoir exposing the story of her parents’ betrayal of her brother who passed away when Brooke was young.

Using her writing as an outlet to channel her emotions, the rest of her family has a hard time coming to terms with what she’s done — especially her parents.

Desperate for support, it boils down to one question for Brooke.

Should she publish the book?

Tracy Michelle Arnold is as dynamic as the emotionallyfragile Brooke. It takes some time to dissect this complex character, and Arnold’s portrayal leaves this perfect feeling of discontent. With a complicated history, Brooke carries a tough shell, and Arnold is at her best when the outer shell starts to crack revealing Brooke’s vulnerable side. Brooke is not the character that you want to root for, but certainly the character you feel for as she struggles for someone to understand.

Deanna Dungan and Chelcie Ross, as Polly and Lyman, anchor the show. Dungan’s zippy one-liners fly naturally as she saunters around the stage, while her bitterness radiates through her brutal honesty. While Lyman shows a softer side for Brooke, Ross’ depiction of the conflicted parent is strong.

For added comic relief, the brother Trip, played by John Hoogenakker, and crazy Aunt Silda, played by Linda Kimbrough, bring in the

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Tracy Michelle Arnold (Brooke Wyeth), Chelcie Ross (Lyman Wyeth), John Hoogenakker (Trip Wyeth) and Deanna Dunagan (Polly Wyeth) in Jon Robin Baitz’s Other Desert Cities, directed

by Henry Wishcamper. laughs but could use some more power. Trip’s neutral take on family issues doesn’t add much to the already underwritten character, while Aunt Silda’s assistance to Brooke throughout the writing process of her memoir only fuels the fire between Brooke and her parents, sidelining Silda.

Without a doubt, playwright Jon Robin Baitz’s use of subtle complexities and focused writing keeps the show moving. When dealing with family problems and secrets, the amount of humor is a pleasant surprise, making it feel genuine and real.

The one moment that drags is in the opening of Act Two when a discussion between Brooke and Trip doesn’t propel much.

The set design by Thomas Lynch, although visually impressive, was not functionally desirable.

Everything felt pushed upstage, trapping the sound and allowing for minimal playing space. However, the simple costume design by Kaye Voyce was spot on, capturing the essence of each character through Brooke’s muted colors and Polly’s vibrant blue.

By offering an honest look

at family dynamics, the show takes a unique journey with a not-so-typical ending still leaving many unanswered questions.

With sensitive subjects front of mind, the Wyeth family each puts up their protective shield keeping in those feelings. As time goes on, secrets are spilled not leaving much high and dry in the desert.

“Other Desert Cities” runs through Feb. 17, 2013, in the Albert Theatre. Tickets range from $25-$86 and are subject to change. Day-of student tickets are available for $10 online at 10 a.m. and at the box office at 12 p.m.

Farewell: Underoath says goodbye to Chicago

By PARKER ASMANN Contributing Writer A sea of people stretching for blocks littered the entrance to the Metro Sunday night in hopes of rushing the doors just in time to claim the perfect spot for the last show Underoath would ever play in the city of Chicago.

Not a minute shy of 5:30 p.m. did the music begin to erupt as Letlive from Los Angeles, Calif. stormed the stage for a powerful performance. Immediately after the first chord was struck, the crowd sped forward and formed a large circle pit where several audience members took part in hardcore dancing. As fists flew and bodies soared atop the heads of the crowd, lead singer Jason Butler screamed helplessly into the microphone as each song flowed into the next. After a quick, but sweet set filled with passion and energy, the four band members happily walked away as the next band prepared to take the stage.

As Cities Burn provided the most anticipation for audience members, as the band decided to come back together to join Underoath on their farewell tour after not playing live together since the spring of 2009. A dark stage set the tone as only

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Lead singer Spencer Chamberlain performs with Underoath in 2011. four of the band members took the stage to begin. After a short introduction, lead singer TJ Bonette, who had left the band in 2009, rushed out from behind the curtains causing the crowd to explode into a frenzy of satisfaction. After only a of couple songs, the band pleased all As Cities Burn listeners with a dominant performance of their hit, “Love Jealous One, Love”.

As the set progressed, fans grew increasingly ecstatic as

the band rattled off several hits from their 2005 release, “Son, I Loved You at Your Darkest”.

While time went on and the end of the set grew near, all five band members carefully crafted a fierce performance of the intricate song, “Bloodsucker, Pt. 2”. While the ring of the last guitar note lingered on stage, fans frantically chanted in hopes of hearing just one last song. Not a moment later, Mewithoutyou appeared on stage eager to play.

Lead by vocalist Aaron Weiss, the band eased into their performance with a melodic showing of the song “Fox’s Dream of the Log Fume” off of their most recent release “Ten Stories”. The crowd stood in awe as the group constructed together a fluid and musical set list. Intertwined in the set were several songs off of the new album such as, “East Enders Wives”, “Cardiff Giant”, and “Elephant in the Dock”. Covered in sweat, drummer Rickie Mazzotta and the other band members quietly crept into a fan favorite to start the final stretch of the set. “In A Sweater Poorly Knit” off of their 2006 release, “Brother, Sister” prompted the lifelong Mewithoutyou fans to sing quietly with the soft voice of lead singer Aaron Weiss to complete a set that was nothing short of exceptional. Weiss thanked the audience for coming out with every ounce of affection he had and then preceded to walk calmly off the stage while the final band prepared their instruments.

A pitch black view set the mood for the final time Underoath would take the stage in Chicago.

As the minutes continued to inch past the posted start time, fans became increasingly anxious to hear the music of the metal core band out of Tampa, Fla. After

almost 30 minutes of thumb twiddling, Underoath at last emerged with only the lead singer providing a somewhat familiar face for long time fans. An original Underoath fan, Charlie Wynne, a sophomore musician at DePaul University, was discouraged with the beginning of the set.

“For me, it was a disappointment seeing a band name I used to love, now only represented by an egotistical singer and a cluster of adequate musicians,” said Wynne.

Immediately, the group kicked off the set with a newer song, “Breathing In a New Mentality” off of their 2008 release, “Lost in the Sound of Separation”. The set continued with a mixture of new material intertwined with older hits such as, “Young and Aspiring” and “Reinventing Your Exit”. While the set approached its end, the band walked off the stage, leaving the crowd to roar loudly for an encore performance, and encore it was. Underoath crept back onto the stage for an explosive presentation of two of their most acclaimed songs, “A Boy Brushed Red Living in Black and White” and “Writing on the Walls”. Fans stormed out of the Metro with mixed emotions as Underoath left all they had in the city of Chicago.

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Waffles, friends, work

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Waffle 'wiches hit River North at newly opened Bel 50

By MOLLY GEOGHEGAN Contributing Writer

You've had Belgiun waffles. But you haven't been to Bel 50. Now open in River North at 738 N. Clark St., Bel 50 offers sweet and savory artisan sandwiches — all made on waffles. With everything from BBQ pulled pork with avocado salsa to a tiramisu sandwich, you are bound to find something you love with a waffle twist. As

a fast, casual spot boasting an “affordable, unique, and savory” experience, they certainly follow through.

Founder Tim Jandovitz came up with the idea for “Waffle Bread” during the summer of 2010.

“What attracted me to the idea of Waffle Bread is that there was nothing like it being offered in the quick-serve space,” said Jandovitz. “There were bread, wraps and pitas, but nothing new to hit the market in a number of years.”

Although he had visited Belgium and tried their world-renowned waffles, Jandovitz did not get the idea for a waffle sandwich there. It simply planted the seed for what he calls “the mental exploration of the waffle.”

Achieving a “causal, relaxed feel, with a slight international aura” was one of Jandovitz's goals in the creation of Bel 50.

There is a selection of wines, beers and unique side dishes, including spiced maple glazed sweet potato fries and parmesan

truffle tater tots. All waffles can be ordered low fat or gluten free.

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X factor fitness

By RAYA SACCO Contributing Writer Nicolas Cannella was obese until his sophomore year of high school when his friend introduced him to the P90X workout video.

After 90 days of doing P90X, Cannella said he lost 50 pounds from doing an hour of exercise every day. He followed the P90x nutrition plan and he said the workout video motivated him to live a healthier lifestyle.

“I was considered morbidly obese,” said Cannella. “Even as a baby my doctor told me I ate three times more than the average baby.”

More people are doing P90X because the exercise program not only results in weight loss, but also increases endurance, strength, flexibility and balance.

The program offers two different schedules. The lean schedule focuses on cardiovascular workouts and aims to burn fat and body weight, while the classic schedule focuses on weight training and resistance exercises to build muscle and strength.

Cannella, 19, is now a sponsor for the workout video. four years ago, P90x emailed Cannella and asked for before and after pictures of his body. He was interviewed by the marketing director of P90X and was selected to represent the workout video.

Cannella participates in phone conferences and attends meetings and events where he informs people about the product. He is a sophomore at DePaul University and hopes to start a business that makes organic foods more affordable and accessible to all demographics of people.

“If you are trying to improve your fitness in all aspects, yoga, abs and strength, then use P90X” said Cannella.

P90X is a workout regimen that is designed to take 90 days and is comprised of weight training, martial arts, yoga, abdomen workouts, jumping and cardio exercises combined with a nutrition plan that helps people lose weight.

The workout video includes 12 extreme workouts that focus on different parts of the body.

For the plyometric, or jumping, portion of P90X, march in place.

For the first three minutes, hold your arms directly in front of the chest and then lift knees up to hit the palm of the hand. Then lunge in place for one minute. Then switch over to travel lunges, then lunge, step forward and lunge again. The fourth step consists of doing as many push-ups as possible in one minute. Next, continue the last step with sit-ups and squats.

“P90X is a lifestyle,” said Gina Caifano, a cardio and strength fitness instructor for the Ray Meyer Fitness Center at DePaul. “Whenever it is cold out or if you don’t feel like hitting the gym, P90X is a workout you can do right from home. So there is no excuse.”

Caifano said she recommends that people use P90X to master different aspects of fitness. She said that jumping exercises are great for beginners.

Your life goes from mediocre to great once you incorporate weights into your workout,” said Caifano.

“The biggest misconception many women have is that if they use weights, they will get big but that’s not true.

Weights will help you change your body in a good way.”

Many people interviewed on DePaul’s Lincoln Park campus said that P90X was a great alternative to a regular workout at the gym of just lifting weights or running on a treadmill. But Denis

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Tony Horton, creator of the P90X workout video, flexes for an audience of fans of the videos.

Melendez, 19, said he used P90x as an introduction to working out.

He started working out two years ago because he was underweight and needed to build muscle.

“The only reason I did P90X was because of the abdomen ripper, which focuses on upper the upper and lower stomach,” said Melendez. “All workouts are set up in way that works opposing muscles such as back, chest, biceps and triceps. It’s called muscle confusion, a method used to avoid hitting plateaus in your work out.”

Melendez said he enjoyed the plyometric and chest workout in P90X because it requires very little equipment.

Carmen Gamsho, 34, said she enjoyed the plyometric workout because it covered all the areas she needed to work out, like her thighs, calves and gluteAL muscles without using weights.

“The biggest challenge is committing to it,” said Gamsho.

“But it’s worth it because I see so many people ripped from doing P90X.”

sweets, and as it is winter time, lots of jarred and canned goods. Wares and services include goat milk soap, teas and for the home cook, knife sharpening.

At the market be sure to ask for details about how things are made. The staff or owners always seem more than happy to give suggestions and recipe ideas.

For example, River Valley Ranch and Kitchen, located in Burlington, Wisconsin sells portabella, baby bella, white button, shiitake and oyster mushrooms, soups, salsas and tamales.

A sixth generation farmer of Jake’s Country Meats was equally enthusiastic to speak about his products and the family farm tradition that helped to produce it. Jake’s County Meats is located in Photo courtesy of LOGAN SQUARE FARMERS MARKET Cassopolis, Mich. and they sell a myriad of pork products including bacon, jalapeno brats and spare ribs. Their motto is “Pork that has made it a Chicago landmark. In the you can trust” because they raise their winter time there is another surprise that animals without antibiotics or animal the interior of Congress Theater holds: the protein feed. After looking though the meat Logan Square Winter Farmer’s market. On coolers, Nate Robinson proudly pulled out Sunday mornings the Congress Theater’s a photo album to point at his daughter and lobby is a winter oasis with food, wares granddaughter who would carry on the hog and activities. farming business for a seventh and eighth The market itself fills the entryway generation. Hopefully they do and will of the theater with more than 20 vendors carry on the recipe for raspberry chipotle and a musical guest or local radio station. bacon.

Food for purchase includes cheeses, fruits, Another Michigan farm, Roedger vegetables, bread, fresh farm eggs and Bros. Blueberries in Covert and South

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Logan Square Farmers Market finds winter home

By TAYLOR ALCANTAR Contributing Writer Congress Theater’s sign proudly flashes as it announces who is playing, while the metal beam that cranes the sign up is a reminder that the theater has seen better days. Anyone who has not seen the theater from the inside would be surprised to see that it holds an ornate, grand 1926 interior

P90X was developed by Tony Horton, a personal trainer and partner with beachbody.com.

Horton designed the workouts to produce muscle confusion which starts by changing exercises, intensity and intervals which prevents the body from adapting to an exercise, according to beachbody.com.

P90X costs $119.95 which includes the 12 workout videos, nutrition plan, fitness guide, introductory video and workout calendar. In his interview with CNBC, Beachbody CEO Carl Daikeler said that one of their secrets is not selling P90X at retail because part of their appeal is the inspiration that comes along with people watching how it works on television.

P90X has been in the top 25 most popular infomercials for almost four years, according to the Infomercial Monitoring Service.

The workout video turned into a $200 million franchise, almost half of the sales for Beachbody, according to cnbc.com.

Lindsey Derrig, 19, said

she stopped after five days of doing the video because she was sore in almost every bone in her body. But she recommends people use the video to become lean and fit.

Caifano said that P90X is a short, intense workout that offers great results in a small period of time. Since the video is only an hour each day, five out of five people interviewed said it is more convenient for them to work out at home than it is to go to the gym.

Each person interviewed also said that the plyometric workout was their favorite because the exercises are unusual, fun and requires the least amount of equipment. Melendez said P90X taught him how to target the parts of his body he wanted to work on like his abdomen, arms and chest.

“Drinking four water bottles a day is still a challenge for me,” Caifano said. “But that’s my goal.

Each day I set a new goal and I follow through with it. Aim high,” said Caifano. Your goal should be unattainable.”

Haven, Mich. grow a sweet winter treat.

They flash freeze their blueberries to be used in smoothies, baking or to eat whole and frozen. They advertise that their blueberries will stay good frozen for up to two years and cost $25 for 5 lbs. or $39 for 10 lbs.

In the upcoming winter months the market will also house the Urban Folk Circuit Clothing Swap and Craft-tastic Workshop. This traveling year-round craft market will be at the Logan Square Farmer’s market Jan. 27, Feb. 24 and March 24 during market hours, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be wares made by local artists for sale and craft projects that include sewing, screen printing and up-cycled fashion. There is a suggested donation of $10 for individuals and $20 for families, along with a donated bag of clothing for swapping.

The Logan Square Farmer’s Market at Congress Theater is located at 2135 N. Milwaukee Ave., and you can walk there from the Western or California CTA Blue Line stations or by taking the #56 Milwaukee Ave. bus to Francis Place. The market is open form 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday through March.

LEFT: Logan Sqare Farmers Market setup in the lobby of The Congress Theater.

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o to any indie show in Chicago and you’ll see them: cassettes sitting casually on the merch table next to vinyl records, CDs and band shirts. They usually cost about five dollars, significantly cheaper than CDs and vinyl, and more and more bands seem to be releasing them.

It is old news that vinyl records have been returning in the last few years, but it appears that the cassette tape is also making a comeback.

Chicago indie record label Notes and Bolts has released a few of its albums on tape alongside its vinyl 7”s. Lillerne Tapes, another indie label, only releases its music on cassette tapes.

Lillerne Tapes founder Gabe Holcombe originally collected and catalogued mixtapes, bootlegs and zines in 2000.

Eventually he started to release his own music, as well as the music of his friends, in small editions resulting in the project becoming a label in 2007.

“To me, the appeal is both economic and aesthetic. I like how cassette tapes sound, I like how they look in their cases, and in general, I find them to be a nice object and means of musical distribution,” said Holcombe.

“They certainly are cheaper than records or CDs to produce, and I can release many more cassettes for my money than any other physical music format.”

So far Lillerne Tapes has been successful with some of its albums selling out. Its most recent release, Gel Set, a music project by Chicago-native synth songstress Laura Callier, had a recent release party at the Empty Bottle.

Cassette tapes, like vinyl, never left completely. They survived well into the late 90's with many independent bands using it as a cheap way to spread their music before the Internet.

To this day, there continues to be a market for the medium.

“The market is small, but fiercely attentive and knowledgeable,” said Holcombe.

Kriss Stress founded the label Notes and Bolts early last year and runs a popular and regularly updated podcast. The label recently began releasing music on cassette tapes as well.

Stress shares some of Holcombe’s views on tapes being a viable and cheaper option to release music through.

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“Cassettes are great in that they're cheap to make.

Whether by home duplication or professional duplication, the cost is a fraction of what can be sunk into vinyl,” Stress said. “The risk, therefore, is considerably lower, when doing music with artists who have a great sound, but may not necessarily sell a lot.”

There are, however, those that still those that don’t see cassette tapes having the same kind of revival potential as vinyl in the long run. The medium’s biggest critique is the quality of the sound, part of this being attributed to the old technology and that tapes degrade over time and are extremely sensitive to temperature changes.

But there are those who appreciate the lo-fi quality produced by cassettes and want to achieve low sound quality on purpose. Others simply don’t have the money to afford better production values.

Gabriella Hileman, a student at SAIC, is an avid fan of cassette tapes and has used them extensively in field recording art projects. She is also a fan of many bands that first released their music on cassettes.

“A huge reason why so many underground artists use tapes is because of that degrading quality, it’s a specific sound that they’re going for. Another reason is that they lack resources because they are poor kids that can't afford But much like any other fancy tape dubbing stuff, let musical medium, the sound’s alone a cut a record,” Hileman quality is affected by a number of said. “Craig Cruiser and Ricky other factors such as production Acid are musicians who are value and the equipment being finally getting successful enough to release vinyl but they never could have reached such I like how cassette tapes a broad audience sound, I like how they look in or achieved their their cases, and in general, I signature sounds find them to be a nice object without tapes.” and means of musical distribuIt’s not only indie labels that tion.” are getting in on GABE HOLCOMBE, Lillerne Tapes founder the cassette tape used to listen to the cassette. revival. Mainstream labels seem “On the production side, if to be showing some interest as you're dubbing tapes on a bad well. deck, then yeah, each copy is Last year, The Smashing going to sound progressively Pumpkins reissued “Pisces worse. The equalizer will be off, Iscariot,” a b-side compilation things will sound boxy. It'll be album the band released back a mess,” Stress said. “On the in 1994. Part of the CD deluxe listener side, if you're listening package of the reissue was a red to tapes on a bad deck, or a cassette tape, a replica copy of walkman, then yeah, they're the band’s original demo tape. going to sound bad. But then, Because of its affordability, so do badly compressed mp3's, tapes have allowed artists a new CD's on CD players with horrible level of unrestrained creativity. speakers, and vinyl on record “Many folks have taken players that have a bad stylus, a advantage of the format by letting loose belt, etc. Cassettes sound loose with their creativity and only as bad as a person allows composing things that they'd have them to.” been far too scared to put out Stress added that labels that if a riskier and more expensive release cassette tapes also tend to format like vinyl was their only forgo quality by rushing to cash option,” said Stress. in on what appears to be a new Despite the cassette tape’s trend, hoping it might reach the shortcomings, it appears that a current level of vinyl sales. passionate community of fans, as “There are a ton of cassette well as the format’s low cost and labels out there who are treating flexibility will keep it alive and the format badly by putting well in the long run, even if it’s out badly dubbed releases. The not as profitable as other formats. j-cards are printed poorly, the As Holcombe explained, “I graphics are awful, the mastering want to show people that the of the music is terrible, and so cassette tape is one of the best on,” he said. “It further spreads and most creatively flexible the notion that tapes are a bad mediums for releasing music audio format. Those kinds of available. I typically break even folks, often times, from what I on every release, and that money can tell at least, are jumping into goes back into the next release. I the cassette game because they don't think I'll ever make a huge perceive it as a trend. For them, profit on cassettes, but that was it's their way of getting onto the never the real goal.” 'cool' bandwagon.”

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From that thrift shop down the road

By JODIE LYONS Contributing Writer As spring fashion is beginning to make its appearance in the windows and “new arrivals” tabs of our favorite stores, and coats begin to hit the clearance racks, a certain kind of excitement rushes through the atmosphere of the fashion world. Being a time for new beginnings (and certainly new trends), spring serves as the perfect time for fashionistas to branch out and try new shops. The many neighborhoods around Chicago house countless boutiques and independent shops that are often overshadowed by bigger names like Urban Outfitters, Forever 21 and J. Crew.

Just down the street from the Belmont Red Line stop, located at 855 W. Belmont Ave., stands the four-story Belmont Army.

Upon walking in, the store is immediately comparable to Urban Outfitters. Studs, Peter Pan collars, graphic tees and other current trends decorate the racks, all at incredibly reasonable prices. So what makes this modern-urban shop so unique?

There are five floors, each with their own theme.

Off to the right you’ll find a staircase.

Head down to the basement if you’re in need for a new deck for your skateboard, or a killer pair of skate shoes. The second floor houses tables and shelves of shoes ranging from Tom’s to Jeffery Campbell.

Not to mention the well-stocked sale section.

Camo and military jackets have definitely been making a comeback this season. Follow the staircase up to the third floor to find the military surplus shop:

carrying everything from edgy combat boots, to flags for your apartment and of course, military jackets of all sorts.

Finally, if you walk up the last flight of stairs, colorful arrows decorate the walls directing you up to Belmont Army’s home for vintage. With endless racks to search through, fitting rooms decorated with CTA signage and necklaces dangling from potted branches, the thrift floor is definitely the most eclectic.

For those who would typically shoot for a more feminine classic look at Anthropologie or J. Crew, hop on the train and head over to Penelope’s located at 1913 W. Division St. in the ever-eccentric Wicker Park.

This quaint boutique is incredibly inviting, and lines its racks with fresh and chic pieces that showcase vintage inspiration. Housing both men and women’s apparel, this boutique has something to offer for every shopper. If you often find yourself donning bright colors, fun prints and can’t get enough vintage, Penelope’s is definitely for you.

Fashion is all about taking risks and breaking the rules. This spring, step away from your go-to fashion retailers and check out what these, and other, independent shops have to offer.

CLOCKWISE: Jodie Lyons in cobalt blue sheer top, gold-spiked black leggings at Belmont Army, Sessun geranium lucky guy dress in red wool at Penelope’s, DV by Dolce Vita blush elika dress in leopard print chiffon at Penelope’s.

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President Barack Obama greets Beyonce in Washington, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, after she sang (perhaps lipsynched) the National Anthem during the president's swearing-in ceremony during the 57th Presidential Inauguration.

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By SARAH McEVOY Contributing Writer Generally, “She is my girl!” is the first statement that comes out of people’s where_ad_01_Layout 1 1/23/13 2:01 PM Page 1 mouths when you mention Beyoncé Knowles, and this may be for good

reason. Her songs, whether it it’s “Crazy in Love,” “Déjà Vu” or another, have been stuck in our heads for over a decade. This year, though, Beyoncé’s career may have its most memorable, noteworthy and possibly scandalous year yet.

Beyoncé seems to have begun the year on a sour note with last week’s lip-

syncing controversy. Different sources are reporting different things, but Beyoncé is widely believed to have lip synced at the Presidential Inauguration.

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Despite this controversy, Beyoncé has a big year planned. She has announced both a new solo album and a new album with her old group Destiny’s Child.

More than that, though, Beyoncé will be seen by millions of viewers at this year’s Super Bowl Halftime Show.

The halftime show headliner was dubbed Woman of the Year by Billboard in 2009, but this title is just one of her many achievements. Having won seven Billboard awards, 16 Grammys, 12 MTV Video Music Awards and countless other accolades, Beyoncé has gained national and international recognition for her artistry.

Beyoncé is no stranger to performing in front of massive crowds, and she is known for her powerful and often moving performances. Last August for World Humanitarian Day, Beyoncé performed an emotional rendition of her song “I Was Here” in front of a touching montage of humanitarian “movers and shakers.” As moving as it is to experience online, the crowd full of weeping fans gives a hint to just how powerful of a performance she gave.

This Super Bowl, though, she may have her biggest audience yet. Last year, the Super Bowl had more than 111 million viewers and was the third Super Bowl in a row to set a record for the highest-rated television show ever.

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By STEFANIE SAFAHI Contributing Writer With temperatures that hit as low as 1 degree last week, it’s safe to say winter is upon us. If you’re in the mood to snuggle up to a cup of warm tea or hot cocoa, give these songs a listen.

1. “White Winter Hymnal”

by Fleet Foxes - These Seattlebased music makers create a poetic winter scene in just under two minutes and eight short lines of lyrics. Their voices harmonize like a flight of angels and, paired

with the comforting beat of a tambourine, create an unavoidable feeling of tranquility. If you like Iron and Wine or Beirut, this might be your winter anthem.

2. “I Won’t Give Up” by Jason Mraz - This popular track off his fourth studio album begins slowly, then builds up to something of a testimony of unrelenting love. Mraz balances his strong vocals with the charming and melodious sound of his guitar in such a way that might spark memories of his older songs like “I’m Yours”.

Recommended for fans of Jack Johnson or Colbie Caillat.

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3. “We Found Each Other In The Dark” by City and Colour –Almost all of this Canadian band’s songs are able to combine sorrow with optimism, and this one hits the nail on the head. It is reminiscent of another of their tracks called “The Girl” in that both call on slower, melancholy sounds that are contrasted with cheerful lyrics that sing of a passionate love. If you’re in the mood for something between Bon Iver and The Avett Brothers, City and Colour is the group.

4. “Down in the Valley” by The Head And The Heart - At the intersection where indie, folk,

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The mix of instruments that even includes a violin creates a beautifully endearing tune, as vocalist Josiah Johnson tenderly begs, “Lord, have mercy on my rough and rowdy ways.”

5. “White” by Frank Ocean and John Mayer - There is something to be said about a song that can stir up emotions in its listener without the use of any lyrics. This short and sweet song performed a cappella invites listeners to kick back, close their eyes and take in the playfully cool sounds of John Mayer’s guitar.

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“Sleep” by Phish - Phish is a band known for their groovy improvisational tunes, but this song marks an exception. Occasionally the legendary group will fall into this melodic tune in their live performances to change things up. This song is something of a lullaby that echoes the difficulty in remembering one’s dreams. If you’ve ever come across Grateful Dead or Umphrey’s McGee, you will enjoy the relaxing sounds of Phish.

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8. Medical breakthrough 12. "Where the heart is" 13. Coffee liqueur 15. Genesis garden 16. Relate 17. Tropical eels 19. Sharp-eyed birds 20. Rocks, to a bartender 21. "What've you been ___?"

22. And the rest 25. Dead heat 28. Outstanding people 31. Groupie 32. Devil worshiper 33. Runs out of steam 35. Craggy peak 36. Lights, ___, action 39. Desert plant 42. Rosary recital 44. Upper part of beak 45. Kind of sweater 46. ___ to the throne 47. Concludes 48. Hair colorer 49. Ancient Andean

1. Attention-getter 2. Extinct bird 3. "How to Make an ___ Quilt" 4. Imperiled 5. Elevator pioneer 6. Kipling's "Gunga ___" 7. Oasis tree 8. Freight 9. Russia's mountains 10. Paddy crop 11. Diner sign 14. Butcher's stock 18. Adominable snowman 21. Impulses 22. North Pole toymaker 23. Mad Hatter's drink 24. Won over 25. Unlucky for some 26. "___ De-Lovely" 27. "C'___ la vie!"

29. Jot 30. Italian dish 33. Audition tapes 34. Persia, now 36. Superhero accessory 37. Calling company?

38. Blend 39. Wedding reception centerpiece 40. Gout-causing acid 41. "Que Sera ___" 43. Frigid

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BLUE DEMON HARDWOOD REVIEW Pitt shuts down DePaul Hrynko, Jenkins earn pair

Brandon Young scored 13 Brandon Young compiled 13 points, five rebounds, five assists and three steals as DePaul fell at Pittsburgh, 93-55, Saturday afternoon. The Blue Demons shot just .277 from the field at the Petersen Events Center, losing their fifth conference matchup in

fore taking a 53-30 halftime lead.

Trey Zeigler paced Pittsburgh (17-4, 5-3) with 18 points off the bench.

Lamar Patterson scored 15 and J.J. Moore contributed 10.

Moses Morgan added 11 points off the bench (3-6 from three), but was the only other Blue Demon to score double figures.

Cleveland Melvin struggled mightily against the Panther defense, managing just seven points on 3-of-14 shooting. He also grabbed seven rebounds.

Pittsburgh dominated DePaul all game and took distinct advantages in a number of statistical categories. The Panthers outscored the Demons 48-16 in the paint, 16-7 on secondchance opportunities and 26-15 on the fastbreak. Pitt Photo Courtesy of The Associated Press points (3-16 FG) Saturday. got a big boost from their bench, 52 of its 93 points six games. coming from its bench.

Following an 8-7 lead, The Blue Demons will DePaul (10-9, 1-5) alnext travel to St. John’s lowed Pittsburgh to jump Wednesday night. The Red out on a 15-4 run, buildStorm knocked off DePaul, ing a 10-point advantage in 71-62, last week at Allstate the first nine minutes. The Arena. Wednesday’s game Panthers shot 50 percent is scheduled for a 9 p.m. ET from the field, leading by start at Carnesecca Arena. as many as 26 points be-

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Brittany Hrynko (left) and Chanise Jenkins.

DePaul sophomore guard Chanise Jenkins was named the Big East Conference women's basketball Freshman of the Week, and sophomore guard Brittany Hrynko was named to the conference's Weekly Honor Roll, it was announced Jan. 21 by the league office.

Jenkins was named First-Year Player of the Week after averaging 11.0 points, 7.0 assists and 5.5 rebounds the week before.

Hrynko was named to her second

Honor Roll this season following averages of 18.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, 8.0 assists and 3.5 steals over two games.

This was Jenkins' first career Freshman of the Week honor and marked the fifth time a DePaul rookie has claiemd the award.

Hrynko is currently ninth in the Big East in scoring, averaging 15.5 points per game. She and Jenkins are also both in the top five in assists, averaging 5.5 and 4.7 assists per game, respectively.

New Treadwall surfaces at the Ray

By DIANA DILENGE Contributing Writer

DePaul students who daydream of scaling mountaintops during class may now find their dreams a little closer to reality with the installation of a Treadwall on the fourth floor of the Ray Meyer Fitness and Recreation Center.

The newly added Treadwall stands at six feet and combines the elements of a climbing wall and a treadmill, creating a constantly rotating climbing wall with adjustable speeds and angles.

“It’s been something that we had been looking at for a while,” said Chris Nasti, assistant director of fitness and wellness at the Ray Meyer. “There was enough demand and interest in climbing to offer an option for students right in the Ray.” The Treadwall is designed to create a full cross-training experience for those who use it.

Users can choose the traditional method of just climbing the bright colored rocks and ladder rungs or can get an arm workout from moving the wall manually

using only their strength.

The decision to bring a treadwall to the Ray was made to give students more options for their workout.

“We’d get occasional requests for a climbing wall,” said Nasti. “[We thought] students across the board would be interested in climbing if was made available.”

So far, Nasti’s assumption has been correct, as the new equipment has been very popular among students.

“I think it’s cool that it moves,” said Erin Crowley, an international studies student.

“It’s a pretty good workout.”

During the busy hours at the Ray there always appears to be a small crowd of students waiting to use the new Treadwall.

“There is a bit of a learning curve,” said Nasti. “There’s always people using it or wanting to use it, so we’re doing the best to train students and staff.”

Many students are learning how to use the Treadwall and can often be seen teaching their friends.

“It gets people to go to the

gym who usually don’t go,” said Chelsea Robinson, a sophomore hospitality major. “It reaches out to a different demographic.”

The Treadwall is very different from a traditional climbing rock wall, but with the space and safety concerns that come from a traditional wall, it appeared to be the best fit for DePaul.

“Space is the biggest factor,” said Nasti. “We’d have to clear space on all four levels which takes away from programming space. Plus we’d have to have limited hours due to the risk of falling. If you fall off the Treadwall, it’s only three feet [high] and you land on a soft surface.”

Although there don’t seem to be many safety concerns for the new equipment, Nasti noted that because the Treadwall is a bigger piece of equipment, it takes the place of where 2-3 treadmills stood.

“It’s a nice space for new activities,” said Nasti. “It offers a whole new program and DENNIS GEORGES | The DePaulia different mode for people to The Treadwall at the Ray Meyer Fitness and Recreation Center has work out.” quickly become a popular workout option for students.

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challenges facing him if he is to bring football to DePaul. One of the biggest challenges is something that plagues the other sports here as well – free space for Dec. 13, 1948. That was the last time a games and practices. Soccer and softball blue and white ‘DePaul’ would ever cover have to share a spot, the track team a set of football pads. It’s been 65 years practices at the Ray Meyer Fitness and and counting since DePaul last played Recreation Center and men’s basketball a football game. However, one DePaul has to go all the way to the Allstate Arena student hopes to change this and bring to play. football back to Lincoln Park.

“The Loyola club team plays in Riley Halligan, former high school Evanston, so I would talk to the local football player and current junior at high schools,” said Halligan. “There’s not DePaul, is behind the charge to start a enough space in the Ray for practice. We club football team at the university. He is would probably just practice at a park or working with administrators to create the something.” team and is looking for a rise in support Halligan also recognizes that student support is an issue, a problem that affects the current men’s basketball team and was one of the reasons the original football team disbanded.

According to DePaul’s Newsline Online, less than 30 percent of the student body attended a DePaul football game in the program’s final four seasons, despite the team winning 65 percent of its games.

“I think one Photo Courtesy of The DePaulian Archives of the biggest M. Washburne, tackle, and H. Postaer, quarterback: two problems is that members of DePaul's "Red and Blue" football squad, 1937. most of the teams among the student community. don’t play on campus,” said Halligan.

The idea started after Halligan “There’s just no way for us to play on encountered one problem many high campus, but we can counteract that with school football players face when coming having a huge presence on campus. We to DePaul. “When I was a freshman I was would have a lot more people to network disappointed there was no tackle football; with the students.” flag football wasn’t the same. I wanted to Harris said that a lack of training for start it freshman and sophomore year, but football may negatively impact the team I thought it would just be swept under the at first. rug,” he said.

“The biggest thing for us would be Halligan’s efforts are far from being getting back into ‘football shape.’ I can’t swept under the rug, however. The club’s speak for anybody else but I’m two, Facebook page has 65 “likes” and an almost three years removed from serious abundance of buzz amongst many former football practice and play,” said Harris. high school football players attending “I’m still in the same physical condition DePaul, such as Devin Miller. that I was in HS but it’s not enough to play “I would play for the team in a competitive football. Players would need heartbeat,” Miller said. “That would make to get into workouts and put some serious my college experience great. A football work in.” team would be tremendous for this school Miller also recognizes that a problem because it will give the students another would be “finding enough players to want sport to cheer for, and could possibly get to play and recruiting other players from some more recognition for to DePaul. I high school.” think the community would support it.”

Since the team would take so much The team would not be part of the money to get off the ground, the team NCAA and it’s not a yet a club either; would have to connect with students for however, once it joins the National Club things like fundraisers and for attendance Football Association, it would play other purposes. Halligan is also planning to talk club football teams such as George with alumni and speak with the athletics Mason, Ohio State and Loyola University- department for connections and planning.

Chicago. Loyola hasn’t had a football However, with all his efforts, he still needs team since 1929. all of his supporters to show the same “The Loyola rivalry selling point has dedication. a lot of history even from back to the “If we really want a team going, we day when both teams did have football really have to show DePaul that we want teams. It could really involve the alums this,” said Halligan. “I really think DePaul because Loyola’s alums really supported doesn’t recognize how bad this school the teams,” Halligan said. “Overall, the wants a team, and we really have to show history of this school and our rivalry with how serious we are about the club.”

Loyola could have a huge effect.”

While Halligan and company still have Tevin Harris, another club football plenty of ground to cover before playing prospect, is very interested in playing in front of DePaul students on Saturdays, football, but also thinks the city could be they believe their dream is attainable. interested as well. “The city would be able “I really want to see DePaul have a to get pumped up to play a game against football team in the NCAA. I don’t think Loyola. It could be a sort of crosstown that’s something I can do, but it’d be rivalry,” Harris said. “Chicago has really nice for my kids to look at a DI team at lacked a college rivalry that happens DePaul,” said Halligan. “When I’m old, within the city.”

I want to watch a DI game at DePaul and However, Halligan has plenty of think that I wore a jersey as well.”

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leaving from basketball tournaments to go straight to softball tournaments.”

Although Lenti is not yet sure whether she’ll stay on the basketball team for the duration of the season, she is already caught up in a balancing act that would test the most seasoned DePaul student, let alone a freshman.

“We start traveling [for softball] in a few weeks. We started practicing right after break and we’ll be traveling every weekend from Feb. 7 through the first weeks of March,” Lenti said.

“I was mapping out my schedule on my computer the other day and it was insane. I was never even in Chicago because of basketball travels and softball travels. At this point, I’ve put it all in the coaches’ hands, like, which practices I’m going to, which day and how many hours I spend at each practice.”

Adding to the chaos is the NCAA regulation stating that student-athletes are only allowed 20 hours of practice time per week, no matter how many sports they play. Lenti must split time between going to basketball practice and softball practice not because she wants to, but because she has to.

“Right now, I’m actually sacrificing my softball practices for basketball,” said Lenti. “It’s also a lot with school.

I’ve had to drop a couple classes and do online classes. I know this is a very unique situation and everyone is making concessions on both sides.”

It’s amazing to think that someone could have so much to do in just their second semester in college, but Lenti knows she has the support from her family and her friends.

“I knew my mom would love it because she played two sports here too.

The minute I told her I was going to play basketball she told me, ‘I know you’re going to do this all four years,” said Lenti. “My dad is proud of me. I only see him in coach form most of the time, but he’s the one who called Coach Bruno in the first place.”

The support also goes beyond her family. In her debut against South Florida, Lenti’s supporters came out in full to give her a rousing welcome to the court. Friends, relatives and fans alike began chanting for Bruno to put her in to the game late in the fourth quarter, as victory was imminent. When Lenti rose from her seat, McGrath-Phillips Arena erupted with cheers, and it continued for the rest of the night. Lenti missed both of her shots, but the moment still was

split up: Verrilli, Slotterback and Zweber run ahead, and Marquard stays in the back with me. I am no longer cold, but burning hot. The challenge now is my aching legs and shortness of breath.

Marquard asks me if I need to slow down and I say yes. I can still see the other girls in the distance, their flashing lights getting dimmer and dimmer in the dark shadows of the surrounding buildings.

Instead of going the full route, Marquard decides that she and I will run down Dickens to Oz Park, and from there up Webster back to the Ray. I am relieved and start to feel calmer.

As we run, an old man walking on the sidewalk moves out of way for us to pass, but I still run around him because I’m afraid of hitting him.

“Hey! Why didn’t you let me be a gentleman?” he says with a smile. I begin to laugh and I can’t believe that I’m actually enjoying running outside in the cold.

When the run is over, Marquard tells me that I ran 2.5 miles and gives me a high five. I feel like I cheated because the other runners ran more, but at the same time that’s the furthest I’ve ever run outside so I’m proud.

Run with the Ray is a club at DePaul that started this year and meets every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Marquard, an Ironman Triathlon finisher and employee of Running Away Multi Sport, said that she started Run with the Ray because she used to work at the Ray and wanted to get involved with the running community at DePaul.

Marquard said that runners don’t have to stop running outside in the winter, but there are some important tips that they should follow if they decide to: always wear reflective clothing; wear a light; if their run is longer than three miles, they should have hydration with them; if their run is two miles, they should stop somewhere in between to get water; wear hats and gloves; and they don’t need to necessarily wear a lot of layers, unless it’s windy.

“I enjoy running in the winter,” said Marquard.

“I’ve ran in 10 degrees and below. You actually burn more calories running in the cold.”

Slotterback and Verrilli, who both ran crosscountry in high school, gave their reactions to the winter run.

“Running outside in the winter is tough,” said Verrilli. “But I still like to keep my cardio and fitness up. I thoroughly enjoy running with others, so Run with the Ray was a perfect match.”

However, Verrilli said that she wouldn’t run below in snowy, below 20 degree conditions.

“It was my first time running in the winter,” said Slotterback. “I am from San Francisco and it is always around 55 to 60 degrees, so it was quite the experience. But not as bad as I thought. I am a little scared to run in 15 degrees.”

Even though the turnout for the run was only five people, both Verrilli and Slotterback said that they plan to continue to come to Run with the Ray. As for me, I may have to think about it.

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Gena Lenti will join her father and softball head coach, Eugene (top), and sister, Ali, in the spring. Her mother, Kandace (bottom), is a member of the DePaul Athletic Hall of Fame, inducted in 2006. exhilarating.

“I couldn’t help but smile. At this point, I didn’t even know one play so I was really nervous going in, not to mention everyone screaming. It was really cool,” said Lenti. “Even after, we had to sign autographs and people were saying ‘oh, you have a really big fan club.’ I just told them that South Florida must think I’m the best player on the team with all of these fans.”

Gena Lenti is about as unique an athlete as you’ll find at DePaul. With

"TE'O" continued from back page about this whole situation. I don’t know what’s going on, I’m just happy to be here in New York and a candidate for this prestigious award?" Of course not.

So he perpetuated the myth until he had time to grasp reality.

He would later discover for himself that Kekua was a fictional person. His entire twoyear relationship over the phone and the Internet was a sham.

Deadspin’s report was completely accurate. Lennay Kekua did not exist. The voice he heard on the phone was not, as first believed, of friend Ronaiah Tuiasosopo, who invented Kekua. Rather, it was his cousin, Tino. The picture he saw online was that of Tuiasosopo’s high school acquaintance Diane O’Meara.

He came to realize the truth in late December and shared the information with his his parents and coaches. Te’o was devastated.

Imagine the shock, grief and disbelief Te’o felt upon this revelation.

How does a Heisman runner-up tell his millions of fans, weeks before the BCS National Title Game against Alabama, that he was the victim of an elaborate hoax?

He hopes this embarrassing secret can be

three and a half years ahead of her as a Blue Demon, don’t be surprised if you hear her name on the court and on the diamond for the rest of her college career. She relishes the spotlight and loves being a dual-sport athlete.

“If I have the opportunity to keep doing it, then I’d love to do it,” said Lenti.

If she does, she could find her own name in the DePaul Hall of Fame one day, just like her mother before her.

made him the perfect target for a scheme of this nature.

Can we fault Te’o for being naive? Well, it was revealed that throughout the two years of their relationship, the couple actually never met face-to-face, even though Te’o claimed they had physically been together numerous times.

He deceived those around him for the sake of his reputation. He’d appear to be deranged if, when his family asked him about his girlfriend of two years, he’d never mention a physical interaction with her.

Te’o lied to himself and invented these alleged meanings. His friends and family then extended the lie by claiming they’d met Kekua as well.

Then, when this inspiring narrative of a linebacker losing his grandmother and girlfriend, and then leading Notre Dame to their Photo Courtesy of The Associated Press best season in 25 years was developed by the In this photo released by ABC, Te'o speaks with host Katie Couric during an media, there was no turning back for Te’o. interview for "Katie" in New York, Jan. 22.

The whole story was bound to surface kept to himself. However, with the media fol- Te’o family was preparing their strategy for sooner or later. Though kudos goes to Deadlowing the linebacker’s every move, would it going public with the news when Deadspin spin for uncovering this hoax, things could be better to announce the truth and try to save beat him to the punch. have been explained a lot clearer if Te’o had face?

The Deadspin report framed Te’o out been able to handle this situation instead of the Once he figured out how to handle this to look like a fraud, when actually he was a media leaking the tale and causing a nationembarrassing situation, it was too late. The victim. His devout faith and apparent naivety sweeping stir.

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Running in the winter is snow joke

By ADINA GARNEATA Contributing Writer

It’s 30 degrees outside and instead of getting a cup of hot chocolate, I’m on my way to the Ray Meyer Fitness and Recreation Center to go on my first winter run.

Inside the Ray, the sound of students talking hums in the background as I nervously stand and wait for the other runners to appear. Dressed in leggings, a black longsleeve Under Armour, grey sweater and worn-out sneakers, I’m beginning to wonder if someone will think that I’m an imposter.

Just as I’m about to do some stretches to blend in, DePaul junior Christina Verrilli, 20, appears.

“I’m so excited,” she said.

“It’s been a long day and I’ve been looking forward to going on a run.”

I laugh and reply, “That’s funny. I’ve been dreading this moment all day.”

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Not long after, we see Katie Marquard, a DePaul alumni and the creator of Run with the Ray. We walk up to her and after she greets us she asks me what my pace is. I think for a moment and then reply, “Not that fast – more on

the slow side.”

Next we are joined by two more runners: DePaul sophomore Anna Slotterback and Sarah Zweber, a local runner and Marquard’s

COMMENTARY

The betrayal of Manti Te'o

By JACOB BERENT Contributing Writer

On Sept. 15, 2012, Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te’o entered the national spotlight, leading the Fighting Irish to a dominating 20-3 victory over then-No. 10 Michigan State.

Te’o had an outstanding game, recording 12 tackles and two pass breakups. But what captured the nation’s attention was the emerging narrative behind the young linebacker. It was reported that four days earlier, Te’o’s grandmother and girlfriend had passed away, turning his on field performance that Saturday from outstanding to unbelievable.

Then, two weeks ago, Deadspin published an article by Timothy Burke and Jack Dickey revealing that Te’o’s alleged girlfriend of two years, “Lennay Kekua,” was a hoax.

Nobody knew what to think.

The man who brought home seven post-season awards lied to us all about his girlfriend passing away. Did he lie to the public for

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Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o pauses during an interview with ESPN, Jan. 18 in Bradenton, Fla. four months?

Actually, it was only one.

On Dec. 6, two days before the Heisman Trophy ceremony, Te’o received a call from “Kekua’s sister,” saying Lennay was in fact not dead and wanted to rekindle their relationship.

Te’o was thrown into a world of confusion worse than any playaction fake he’s encountered.

Let’s put on Te’o’s helmet.

Was Lennay Kekua really dead? Te’o hadn’t yet figured it out for himself when ESPN's Chris Fowler brought up the topic during an interview at the ceremony.

What was he supposed to say?

Should he have said, “Actually Chris, I received a call from my girlfriend’s sister saying she is alive now. I’m kind of confused See TE'O, page 27

friend. “ A l l right, it looks like no one else is coming,” said Marquard. “We can get going.”

I pull on my hat and gloves, and take a deep breath as I follow

the others through the door. As soon as I step outside, the icy wind hits my face and a shiver runs down my spine. I’m afraid that I won’t be able to move, but somehow I find myself running alongside Slotterback.

As we run down Webster, 19-year-old Slotterback talks to me about what it’s like making costumes at the theatre school, and before long we are turning on Lakewood and from there onto Dickens. We stop in front of Running Away Multi Sport, which is located at 2219 N. Clybourn Ave., and go inside to drink water.

Marquard tells us that we are doing great and attaches a clip with flashing lights to each of us so that we will be more visible to drivers.

At this point I’m sure that we’ve run at least almost half of our run, but Marquard tells me that was only a little over half a mile and the full route is about four miles.

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From baseline to basepath, Gena Lenti doubles up

By DAVID WEBBER Assistant Sports Editor When Gena Lenti got the phone call from her father, she didn’t exactly know how to react. On scholarship at DePaul for softball, she found it strange that her father was asking her if she wanted to play for coach Doug Bruno and the women’s basketball team. The fact that her father, Eugene, is the softball coach made it even stranger, but Lenti responded, “Well yeah, sure.”

Not 15 minutes later, she was the newest member of the women’s team and was asked to suit up the next day for a home game against the University of South Florida.

“I was literally in shock the rest of the day,” said Lenti. “I was like, ‘Did that really just happen’?”

Dual-sport athletes are rare enough as it is, but the fact that the Lenti family now has two is even more stunning. Lenti’s mother, Kandace Lenti, is a

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Gena Lenti.

member of the DePaul Hall of Fame for her exploits as a softball player, but she too participated as a member of the basketball team during her tenure at DePaul. It’s as if her daughter was meant to play two sports all along.

“I’m in the middle between thinking it’s cool and not thinking about it too much,” the younger Lenti said. “Literally my whole life I’ve played both sports so it’s always been a balancing act,

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