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HOLY SHIT EC College reduces 2015 and 2016 budgets by $7,774,617 See BUDGET CUTS on page 4
41 faculty and staff set to leave EC See EMPLOYEES LEAVING on page 4
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Comedy News’ Jon Stewart Andy Prignano
managing & opinions editor Jon Stewart’s tenure on the Daily Show provided cable news with the genuine voice it was sorely lacking. While other hosts worried about pissing off sponsors, potential interviewees, or their own viewers, all Stewart cared about was exposing the lies, hypocrisy, and flat out stupidity of people in power. While other shows and news organizations tried to uphold the misguided idea that our elected officials were somehow our betters, Stewart was busy laughing at how petty and simpleminded the people who run things really are. His impending retirement will leave a hole in news, even if it’s just “comedy” news, for years. However, the writing seems to have been on the wall for some time. As someone who remembers watching the Daily Show religiously since junior high, something about Stewart has changed over the past year or so. A seemingly lifelong fan, I’ve always loved the patented Jon Stewart camera three lectures. You know, when he would finally stop joking and complaining about politicians to seriously discuss an issue right before he threw it to commercial. It got to the point where when any tragedy came along I would found myself excited to see what Stewart had to say about it. As a news junkie, the first name I have always sought out after any major political event was his. Over the past year or so that seemed to change. The latest school shooting, terrorist at-
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tack, or political scandal would be met with a sigh, shoulder shrug, and a changing of the subject. Instead of a brilliant five to ten minute lecture tuning in after a major tragedy meant an episode focused on something cartoonishly silly. The latest example of this came after the attack on Charlie Hebdo. After briefly mentioning the event, Stewart focused instead on a story about how the Philippines was making its police force wear diapers in order to cut down on breaks during a visit from the pope. I think what kept me interested for over a decade of my life, which saw me go from an apolitical seventh grader to a college journalist, was that Stewart seemed to believe his show could change things. The idea that after tragedy a comedian on basic cable could somehow give peace of mind back to the American people — a belief that shining a light on the American government’s stupidity would help the political process. Stewart lost that over the past few years. At some point the same problems came up time and time again with little to no progress made on them. His mocking of our unfit ruling class hadn’t changed a thing. When he announced his retirement, Stewart spoke of feeling a “restlessness”. I’m not sure what that means, but I hope he’s going to try and find another way to accomplish the same goals. The loftiness never seemed to make sense for a basic cable show. Especially one that was often followed with puppets making prank phone calls.
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Three UNC students fatally shot in probable hate crime Three University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill students were fatally shot on Feb. 10. Craig Stephen Hicks, a Chapel Hill resident, is charged with three counts of first-degree murder for the deaths of the three victims. The father of two of the victims, Yusor Mohammad AbuSalha and Razan Mohammad Abu-Salha, has said that Hicks had repeatedly picked on his daughter and her husband with a gun holstered on his belt. Deah Shaddy Barakat, a relative of the victim, and many others have claimed that this murder is not the result of a parking dispute but is actually a hate crime. Chris Blue, chief of police in Chapel Hill, said in a statement that the crime may or may not have been hate-motivated and that the police will examine all potential leads and possibilities.
United States take action against ISIS Action against ISIS (ISIL) has sparked a debate in Congress as a result of President Obama’s request to a proposed threeyear Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF) against ISIS. “This resolution reflects our core objective to destroy ISIL,” said Obama while addressing Congress on Feb. 11. “Our coalition is on the offensive, ISIL is on the defensive and ISIL is going to lose.” His plan is focused primarily on air strikes, and he insists on avoiding the need to deploy any ground troops, hoping to avoid the complications the U.S. has had in previous wars in the Middle East. “I am convinced that the U.S. should not get back into another ground war in the Middle East − it’s not in our national security interest and not necessary for us to defeat ISIL,” he said. Both parties in Congress have objected that Obama’s plan is too limited. “Any authorization for the use of military force must give our military commanders the flexibility and authorities they need to succeed and protect our people,” said Speaker of the House John Boehner.
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Measles returns to Illinois 13 people have been diagnosed with measles in Illinois since Feb. 13; however, no reports have been made at EC or around the Elmhurst area. In case of potential exposure, the EC Wellness Center offers the recommended two doses of the MMR vaccination. As of Feb. 13, five people are no longer contagious. One employee at a KinderCare in Palatine and an Elgin Community College student have also been diagnosed. Measles cases have steadily risen through 2015, beginning with an outbreak in California. “The majority of the people who got measles were unvaccinated”, writes the Center for Disease Control (CDC). Critical defense against measles is vaccination and is recommended for people if they are unsure if they have been vaccinated or not. Illinois State Law mandates that all students entering kindergarten through university, or day care, must provide proof of immunity to measles. On Dec. 15, California saw an outbreak of nine cases in three weeks. After seven weeks, cases linked to the Orange County outbreak totaled over 100 in seven states, with at least one confirmation in Mexico and a link to ten cases in Quebec.
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Active member of the EC community dies at 100 Hanna H. Schade, longtime member of the Elmhurst community and helping hand at EC, died at 100. Schade was the wife of Rudolf G. Schade (a former EC professor who died in 2000) who came to EC with her husband in 1946 by the endorsement of Reinhold Neibuhr. Schade was a great help to EC − supporting and helping the college through volunteer work and being a guide to several EC students. She was also a great help to her husband soften his very strong German accent and help him develop closer relationships to his students. Schade had a close relationship with EC throughout the several decades that she lived in Elmhurst. EC students team-up in 48-hour game creation exercise The EC Game Developers Club teamed up with student writers, artists, and musicians
for the annual Global Game Jam to create a game in 48-hours. 28 EC students created five games in the 48-hour timeframe with the help of Wisconsin-based company Acuity Insurance. Acuity helped the students by donating duffel bags with overnight supplies. All of the student-created games are free to play online, including a survival game called No Safe Place. EC alum, Gina Venier, advances on “American Idol” EC alum Gina Venier graduated in 2012 and recently appeared on the preliminary rounds of “American Idol”. The shows’ Nashville auditions premiered on Jan. 8 and won her a chance to move on to the competition held in Hollywood. Venier impressed the judges (Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban, Harry Connick Jr.) with her rendition of ZZ Ward’s “Put the Gun Down”. A shortstop on the Elmhurst College softball team and involved with WRSE radio, Venier was a typical student with big aspirations. During her time as a Bluejay, she intended to make a career in sports broadcasting,
Internet photo Gina Venier impressed the “American Idol” judges and made it to the next round.
according to a recent interview on the EC news archive. However, that dream soon became shadowed by a bigger calling. “I decided that winning [a local talent competition] was a sign that I should pursue music,“ Venier said. Standing out from the other contestants, Venier brought in a Cajun drum and a small maraca to accompany her song. Venier’s successful take on the Ward’s tune also earned her praise from the famous singer. “So proud of you girl!!!” Ward tweeted after catching a glimpse of Venier’s performance.
The EC graduate is originally from Dixon and considers the Chicago area to be an important part of her. “Chicago will always be where my roots are,” she told blog No Country for New Nashville. “Just needed to set my world in motion and make a change.” Venier has since advanced from the group stage on the Feb. 11 “American Idol”, Hollywood round. 3,050 have applied to EC
ing this year’s applicant pool the “highest number ever in the history of Elmhurst,” Incoming Interim President Larry Braskamp announced at a Feb. 13 faculty meeting. Of those that applied, 80-90 percent are likely to have a high interest in attending a college like EC, he assured. This will help boost EC’s revenue, Braskamp said, but says he does not want to get his hopes up until he knows how many students will start classes and stay at the college.
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LGBT club adjusts name Evely Ortiz staff writer
The club formerly known as EQUAL has changed its name to the Queer Straight Alliance (QSA) and looks to continue promoting quality and educate the EC community on the LGBT community. “We’re the LGBT club on campus. Everyone’s welcome to join whether you identify as one of the letters in the LGBT alphabet or you’re just an ally,” said the club’s interim president Katielyn Heffner. The club has been present on the Elmhurst College campus between 12 to 15 years. First known as SAGE (Straight and Gays for Equality), the group changed it’s name around 2012 to EQUAL (Elmhurst Queers and Allies).
“We’re the LGBT club on campus. Everyone’s welcome to join whether you identify as one of the letters in the LGBT alphabet or you’re just an ally” Kaitelyn Heffner After the group’s disbandment in November of last year, the remaining members sought to give the club a fresh start and a new name.
“There were a lot of negative ties with EQUAL,” said Heffner. “In the past, EQUAL was semi-hostile. I just want people to know that the hostility is no longer there. It’s all about education and equality. We want to get to know each other as friends.” EQUAL hosted many wellknown events at EC such as the Big Gay Gathering (BGG), and National Coming Out Day. The QSA hopes to create a similar influence. “We’re hoping that we’ll have that same impact. We’re still doing lots of events like Pride Week, BGG, Night of Noise, and Transgender Day of Remembrance,” said Heffner. Last semester showed a significant decrease in members for the group. The group once consisted of about 45 to 50 members. That number dropped to around ten last year and to around eight last semester. “Once the group disbanded, we had no club,” said Heffner. “We had to change our image, and we’re trying to build that up to make the club into a success and have those 50 members again.”
“In the past, EQUAL was semi-hostile. I just want people to know that the hostility is no longer there. It’s all about education and equality.”
Katielyn Heffner Heffner and the remaining members of QSA want to educate the student body at EC about issues in the LGBT community and hope to create a safe community for the students who are part LGBT community. “We want to promote equality and bring up issues that focus on the LGBT community. We’re hoping to have bi-weekly meetings which impose of educational topics,” said Heffner. “I want them to know what students to go to, what faculty members to go to.”
“We want to promote equality and bring up issues that focus on the LGBT community.” Kaitelyn Heffner The club is open to all students and staff, regardless of whether or not you are part of the LGBT community. “We want to show other people that if someone doesn’t know a lot about the letters … what they stand for, they can come to the club and find the information.”
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BUDGET CUTS from front page Zachary Bishop editor-in-chief
Incoming Interim President Larry Braskamp and the President’s Cabinet made several “fast” and “aggressive” budget cuts – including an unprecedented reduction of 41 faculty and staff – over the past two months in the hopes of placing the college on sound financial footing. “We are deliberately moving at a pretty aggressive and fast pace in terms of what we’ve done so far and what we’re going to do in the next year,” said Braskamp at a faculty meeting on Feb. 13. “Even though it is painful now … it’s much more productive in the long run to do this quickly than it is to set it off for a year or two.” The administration reduced the college’s 2015 budget by $1,774,617 and its 2016 budget by $6 million. Budget cuts in the Academic Affairs Department – which oversees all things related to students’ educations – constituted 32% for the 2015 budget and 36% for the 2016 budget. Known cuts in Academic Affairs include the elimination of midyear commencement as well as faculty layoffs, early retirements, and resignations (see below for employees leaving story) Cuts in Students Affairs include the closure of the Child Care Center and cuts across all departments include staff retirements (see page 5 for Child Care Center and midyear graduation elimination stories). The administration has yet to reveal what other programs and activities will be cut or how these budget reductions will affect students (See editorial on page 8). Braskamp told the faculty at their Feb. 13 meeting that the administration was forced to take an aggressive approach because the college’s 2014 budget was extremely overdrawn. “We need a business plan that reflects good business practices,” he said. “We have to have our expenses equal or less than our revenue.”
In 2014, the administration took an excess of $3,487,000 out of EC’s endowment fund – money donated to the college that it uses to fund student scholarships – to pay for operating expenses, which is 2.1% more than it did in 2013. The administration wants to move quickly so that the budget will be balanced by the time EC’s next president begins his/her tenure, which Braskamp anticipates will be July 1, 2016. “The last thing we want is to try to hire someone whose task it is to reduce expenses,” he said. “It’s a very bad way to start a presidency.” Braskamp also mentioned the college will be working to increase revenue by marketing the college more effectively to freshman, transfer, and international students; as well as increasing fundraising, networks, and partnerships. However, Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty Alzada Tipton asserted the college can no longer place its hopes on increasing revenue with new programs. “The board [of trustees] has received request from the administration again and again and again to take money from the endowment to find stuff with the promise that we’re going to make so much money that it will be okay and that hasn’t happened,” she said at last Friday’s faculty meeting.” The budget reductions were decided upon during budget hearings that Braskamp had with each member of the President’s Cabinet in which he asked them to justify every expense each of them were responsible for. The board of trustees supports Braskamp’s budget reductions, Chair of the Board Barbara Lucks voiced at a Dec. 5 faculty meeting. “The board felt that the sooner we addressed the deficit, which is substantially more than previously predicted, the better of we will be,” she said in her report, a
copy of which Braskamp shared with The Leader. Lucks also believes that the board and administration are being transparent by sharing the college’s decision to reduce the budget with faculty. “You have asked for transparency, and we are trying to give it to you,” Barbara Lucks said at the Dec. 5 faculty meeting. However, Braskamp said that students, local citizens, alumni, and donors don’t necessarily need to be in the loop about these expense reductions, which is why he will not be organizing
another open budget forum in the Frick Center. “We cannot afford to broadcast our problems and challenges to all constituents including alumni, local citizens and donors,” he said. “We also do not want to create a stressful environment for students, leading them to believe that they are not receiving nor will they receive a quality education here.” If any further reductions have to be made to the 2015 and 2016 budgets, Braskamp and Tipton assured they will not be in the Academic Affairs department.
“We have now completed what we want to do in Academic Affairs,” Braskamp said, referring to the cuts they have already made, which include the faculty layoffs, retirements, and resignations. Braskamp also assured that the believes the college can survive these cuts. “I’m confident we can get through this,” he said, “because if we get through this we will be in a much better position that other colleges going through this.”
Budget Expense Reductions How much the college cut by department
Financial Years
Amount ($)
Academic Affairs FY 15
$574,617
FY 16
$2,200,000
Other Divisions FY 15 $1,200,000 FY 16 $3,800,000
EC Budget Excess Draw by year How much the college took out of its endowment that it shouldn’t have
Financial Year
FY 12 FY 13 FY 14
Excess Draw (%)
5.6% 5.9% 8.0%
Excess Draw ($) $1,134,721 $1,370,000 $3,487,000 Graphics by Zachary Bishop
EMPLOYEES LEAVING from front page Zachary Bishop
editor-in-chief At the end of this semester, 41 full-time faculty and staff members will be leaving EC due to the college’s need to reduce the college’s expenses, incoming Interim President Larry Braskamp informed the faculty at a meeting last Friday. “The loss of any faculty in my mind causes a great deal of damage to students and the curriculum,” Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty Alzada Tipton said. “I imagine there are just things we are not going to be doing as well because we don’t have those faculty here.” Braskamp explained to the faculty during a Dec. 5 meeting that the administration has to reduce the college’s expenditures by two million before June 30 and by five million before the end of the 2015-16 school year. “I do not want to lose any faculty nor staff, but we must
control the financial situation if Elmhurst College is to remain viable,” Braskamp said at the Dec. 5 meeting, a transcript of which he gave to The Leader. Of the 41 college employees leaving, 17 were faculty members - six of these professors were laid off, six accepted voluntary retirement packages, and five resigned after Braskamp’s Dec. 5 announcement. Additionally, three professors accepted phased retirement offers, meaning they will leave EC within five years. The remaining 24 employees are staff members who accepted voluntary retirement offers from the college that were similar to those given to faculty. While deciding which faculty members to layoff, Tipton said her and Braskamp tried to minimize the damage layoffs would have on students’ education. “We were looking for [layoffs] where fewer students would be affected or smaller programs
would not be affected,” Tipton said. “Our primary consideration was to do as little damage as possible to students and their ability to study what they want to study and graduate in a timely manner.” The college gave professors and staff members voluntary retirement offers by using the rule of 70, meaning they chose the employees whose age and years at the college add up to that amount. Since the college’s hiring freeze is still in place, Tipton believes departments will have to make up for losses by relying more on adjunct faculty and their current full-time professors. “The most obvious solution for [making up the lost faculty] is to hire more adjunct faculty to replace their courses,” she said. “I think some of the fulltime faculty work beyond just teaching will have to be shouldered by other full-time faculty
in the departments.” Furthermore, the loss of so many staff and faculty members will force the college to redefine the roles and responsibilities of employees in departments and offices on-campus, Braskamp said at a Feb. 13 faculty meeting. But to assure no vital professors were laid off, Tipton said the administration invited all of the department chairs to make proposals to the Faculty Council before Feb. 15 to replace lost faculty. “We want to make sure that we don’t lose faculty in areas where we have to replace them,” she said. The faculty chairs of EC’s academic departments had mixed reactions regarding the announcement that the college was laying off six faculty members. English Department Chair Ann Frank Wake was bothered by the lack of information the
administration gave the faculty. “I am very disappointed that we were told earlier in Fall Term that faculty cuts would not be made, and then suddenly we were faced with faculty eliminations and virtually no explanation of how selections were made,” she said. To the contrary, History Department Chair Rob Butler believes the administration is being more transparent than they have in the past and should keep it up. “I’m not convinced [they were always open] in the past, but my impression is that in this crisis, they are trying to be transparent,” Butler said. “I think that in the interest of college support, it’s to their benefit to be as open as possible now.” No more full-time faculty cuts will be made this semester, Tipton confrimed at a Feb. 13 meeting. “We are done,” Tipton said.
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EC eliminates midyear commencement
Photo Courtesy of Tony Maas A group of students graduate at the final mid-year commencement at EC.
Zachary Bishop editor-in-chief
EC’s administration has eliminated midyear commencement to both reduce expenses and remove the inconveniences of the February ceremony, thus making the Feb. 7 midyear graduation ceremony the college’s last. Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of Fac-
ulty Alzada Tipton informed The Leader that the college considered the decision after reevaluating students’ thoughts regarding the February commencement. “Midyear commencement has always been a distant runner-up to May commencement in terms of how students feel,” she said. Tipton and other administrators observed that students dislike midyear graduation because
it often conflicts with Super Bowl weekend, winter weather makes traveling to the ceremony difficult, and it takes the gym and other spaces in Faganel Hall away from student athletes for several days. They were also motivated to eliminate February commencement to generate savings that “will reduce the need to find cost savings in ways that affect stu-
dents in a potentially negative manner,” Student Government Association (SGA) Meredithe Mimlitz said of the administration’s thoughts in an email to students. To assure the administrations’ perception correlated with how students felt, Tipton asked SGA to conduct a student survey. SGA sent the survey out via email in late November and, according to Mimlitz, 133 students responded to their survey. 70 students supported the elimination of midyear commencement and 57 were against it. “The majority of the students who participated said it was okay if the college cancelled it,” Mimlitz said. Additionally, the SGA representatives voted on the matter: 12 members were in favor of eliminating midyear graduation, one was against it, and one abstained. According to Tipton, students who graduate midyear from 2016 onwards will have the option of participating in May commencement. However, they will receive their diploma and transcripts as soon as they finish their coursework. May commencement will most likely be split into an undergraduate and graduate ceremony,
Tipton told The Leader. The former will remain on the campus mall and the latter will be held in the Chapel. “Many graduate students at May commencement feel like they’re tacked on as an afterthought,” she said. “Most of the speeches at May commencement are given with undergraduates.” Students who were against the elimination of midyear commencement argued that it would be inconvenient to make students wait several months to participate in a graduation. “It’s absolutely ridiculous to [make students] wait another five months for [their] ceremony,” said Dean Sprang, who graduated at the Feb. 7 commencement. “It’s unfair to the students who live very far or even out of state to make them come back when they have new jobs and careers.” Sprang also admitted that he would not have waited to graduate in May. “I thought the midyear ceremony was beautiful and so unique from May [graduation],” he said. “It was more intimate and actually much more beautiful because of the additions like the wind ensemble that they do not do in May.”
Parents, students, staff shocked and sad over child care center closure Zachary Bishop editor-in-chief
Parents, students, and staff members affiliated with EC’s Child Care Center were dismayed and shocked to learn the college will close the daycare at the end of the semester. “It’s unfortunate [for the college] to take away the daycare from student parents’ fingertips when they want to be successful,” said Oriana Nemeh, an adult student who’s sent her two kids to the daycare for three years. “It’s not a luxury. It’s a necessity for college.” The drop-in daycare currently serves between 150 and 200 families, most of which are unaffiliated with EC. According to Dean of Students Eileen Sullivan, this was the college’s main reason for closing the daycare. “The center has transitioned from a service serving our students to a service overwhelmingly serving non-faculty/staff/ student parents,” Sullivan said in a Feb. 5 campus-wide email. “The College has come to the conclusion that it can no longer subsidize an operation that primarily serves the external community.” The daycare’s staff was surprised about the college’s decision because the administration never informed them the center’s clientele was a budget issue. “I knew the college was making budget cuts, but I didn’t know they were cutting programs,” said Child Care Center Director Taryne Maatman. “No one sat down with me and evaluated the budget.” Student worker Olivia Schoch, a junior at EC, wishes the college
had given the staff the opportunity to increase the number of parents using the daycare. “If the daycare was not making enough money, the college should have come to us first and asked us how we could encourage more students and faculty to use the facility,” Schoch said. “I felt like they made a crazy decision all on their own.” Other than the costs of maintaining the facility and paying her salary, Maatman was unsure what made the facility a financial burden because all of the student workers are paid through Federal Work Study. “If the daycare’s rates are too low, many of the parents said they were willing to pay more to keep the center open,” she said. The college established the daycare in 1998 and many students, staff, and faculty attest the facility has become the focal point of their lives at Elmhurst. “The daycare has been a second home for me since I had children,” said Adjunct Psychology Professor Cami Rodriguez, who’s used the center for three years. “It’s made my life easier. For whatever classes I get, I know I have a place to drop my kids off where they’ll be happy.” Looking towards next year, Rodriguez is unsure where she will send her children during classes. “I have no idea what I’m going to do next year,” she said. “ I know it’s going to cost me more financially to have someone babysit at my house. That’s not cost efficient for me.” Students are able to use the daycare to train for childcare or education careers and network with parents in the surrounding community.
Photo by Cori Jaracz Director of the Child Care Center Taryne Maatman knows her days at the Child Care Center are numbered.
“I get a majority of my babysitting jobs from working at the daycare,” said sophomore Jessica Marsh. The daycare staff also sees themselves as a community in which each of them support each other in their endeavors. “We’ve created a family here,” Maatman said. “I’ve helped students with their resume, wrote them recommendation letters, [and] have been their counselor.” Marsh believes this supportive environment has helped her grow as a childcare professional. “Taryne has really helped me learn how to be a leader in child care,” she said. “Working at the daycare has [made] my Elmhurst College experience.” Many student and faculty parents who use the daycare are
unhappy to see it close because they see it as a top-notch childcare center. “The facility is always clean. The staff is always friendly,” Nemeh said. “They’re engaging with the children. I’ve never had a negative experience, only positive ones.” Because of the daycare’s positive reviews, Sullivan said her and Vice President for Finance and Administration Denise Jones researched transitioning the Child Care Center into a “full-service, full-time, DCFS licensed child care facility” four years ago. However, Sullivan and Jones learned that this would require building a stand-alone structure for the daycare and hiring many certified professionals, which
made the option “completely undoable” given the college’s budget issues. Rodriguez hopes the college will give her and other parents an opportunity to keep the daycare open. “If there’s anything the community or parents could do to save the daycare, I would rally behind in a second,” she said. Additionally, many of the staff members hope they can change the college’s mind about closing the center before next year. “I really feel that there is a way to keep this place open if the college would revaluate what we have here,” Maatman said. “I think the daycare’s closure will have a bigger impact on the campus and community than the college realizes.”
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Julie Nixon-Eisenhower looks back at life in the White House Gianfranco Ocampo staff writer
From life as a member of the presidential family to the current state of the White House, Julie Nixon-Eisenhower kept the interest of her audience at her EC lecture on Feb. 12. Nixon-Eisenhower, daughter of former president Richard Nixon and grand daughter of Dwight D. Eisenhower, looked back at life in the White House during her father’s term as president. “Everywhere the president went he had at a minimum accompanied with him his personal doctor, a military aide with a secured phone, and multiple bodyguards,” said Nixon-Eisenhower, recalling some of the difficulties of being part of the presidential family. In relation to her personal experiences, Nixon-Eisenhower talked about when Franklin Roosevelt was president, saying how the children had to schedule appointments ahead of time to even speak with their father. “When you live in the White House you stop doing things for
yourself,” said Nixon-Eisenhower, making good humor about the situation. “Why would anyone even want to become president?” She mentioned her father as an example of what the leader of the U.S. always has: a mission. “Each president has a mission they feel only they can do,” said Nixon-Eisenhower, pointing out her fathers mission to end the Vietnam War.
“When you live in the White House you stop doing things for yourself” Julie Nixon-Eisenhower Nixon-Eisenhower also talked about the first ladies, how they have great mental strength and how they have a great effect on the presidency. “Our presidents and first ladies have to be extraordinarily strong. Presidents don’t get the candid responses they need,” said Nixon-Eisenhower, making sure to point out that her mother was a great inspiration in her life.
Photo by: Hannah Jasinski Julie Nixon-Eisenhower expressed the difficulties of being the presidents daughter.
While talking about the current administration, Nixon-Eisenhower pointed out some flaws and differences she sees in the White House compared to when her father was president.
She expressed frustration as she answered a question on the partnership in Washington − that most party leaders tell their members to only vote in their own party − and put great emphasis on how most party lead-
ers force their members to only vote for policies enacted by their party. “The White House was closer to the world back then than it is now,” said Nixon-Eisenhower.
Michio Kaku explores the potential of technology years ago.
“The lesson here is that you could ignore everything I said and you could go bankrupt.” Michio Kaku “Don’t bet against technology,” said Kaku. “Heart tissue can now be printed cell by cell. Isn’t the future wonderful?” Focusing on how technology is improving the medical field, Kaku talked about how ordinary household items could streamline medicine one day.
Photo by: Peter Flockencier The future is now! Or so theoretical physicist, Michio Kaku, believes.
Luis Rodriguez news editor
Self-driving cars, internet connected contact lenses, and intelligent toilets, sound like science fiction? Michio Kaku says its happening now. Kaku, theoretical physicist at the City College of New York, explored the future potential of technology and the capabilities of the human brain at his EC lecture on Feb. 8. “After such a great introduction, I can’t wait to hear the speaker myself,” said Kaku when first approaching the microphone, starting off with the funny and light-hearted nature he kept throughout his lecture.
Kaku explored the complexities of science and theoretical physics in relation to how the world will be affected by the rapid evolution of technology. “Today, I’m gonna talk about the past,” said Kaku. “Prediction is always hard to do, especially if it’s about the future.” Kaku looked to the past to show how fast the world has changed in the past 200 years.
“Prediction is always hard to do, especially if it’s about the future.” Michio Kaku
“Your cellphone has more computing power than all of NASA in 1969,” said Kaku. “You’re not sending me up in one of those rockets.” Looking at the potential at which technology could rise to, Kaku cited movies like “Minority Report” and “Terminator 2: Judgment Day” to show examples of how technology could come to play in the future. He explored potential theories such as augmented reality, intelligent wallpaper, and internet connected contact lenses. “Who are the first people to buy internet contact lenses? College students taking final exams,” said Kaku. These are potential contact lenses that will allow
people to access the internet at the blink of an eye. Kaku explained that the buyers market for this technology is growing at a rapid pace.He also said the world is becoming digitized and the market for technology is becoming larger as technology becomes a larger aspect of people’s daily lives. “It’s going to make life easier and cheaper,” said Kaku. “The lesson here is that you could ignore everything I said and you could go bankrupt.” Technology is becoming an important part of the medical sciences. Kaku pointed out how the medical field has expanded to a point where doctors and physicians are able to do things that weren’t in people’s minds 100
“Heart tissue can now be printed cell by cell. Isn’t the future wonderful?” Michio Kaku “America cannot afford top medical care for everyone, but with these technological advancements, everyone will be able to, even poor people,” said Kaku. This is the top of the line in cancer research. Your toilet will make the word cancer obsolete. Your toilet will be intelligient.” Kaku acknowledged that a lot of what he was saying may not necessarily become real in the future but a lot of these advancements already exist today. “Isn’t this science fiction?” said Kaku, acknowledging some of the skepticism. “It’s not, it already exists.”
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Canada calls for evening the field Tanysha Howard
University of Kansas’ the collegian When Geoffrey Canada founded the Harlem’s Children’s Zone, he said that he expects all the kids that he works with to go to college. He made it his mission that his students will make improvements within five years or he’ll quit. “I believe that if you’re a teacher and you cannot teach, you should get another job,” Canada said. Canada was able to avoid switching jobs and so much more. He has been deemed as one of TIME Magazine’s Top 100 Most Influential People in the World. He also appeared on 60 minutes and Oprah. He was even invited to the White House by former President Bill Clinton. “I am so glad that (Black Student
Union) did a very good job at promoting this event,” Casha Mills, junior in English, said. “He was very inspiring and his message heighten my interest in education.”
“I believe that if you’re a teacher and you cannot teach, you should get another job.” Geoffrey Canada During Canada’s speech Monday night, sponsored by the BSU in K-State Student Union grand ballroom, he told the audience that the inequalities in the education system are not just a race problem, but rather an American problem. He used entry into the military as an
example of how education inequality affects all Americans Michael Shode, senior in family studies and human services, serves as the vice president of the BSU said that Canada’s message was very relevant to the climate of today’s society.
“I am so glad that (Black Student Union) did a very good job at promoting this event.” Casha Mills “Inequality exists within the education system and it is important that we find a solution to level the playing field in the education system,” Shode said.
Canada challenged his audience to do two things. Challenge number one is to be prepared to seize the moment. “You never know when your moment will come,” Canada said. “But when it comes, I hope that you seize the time.” The second challenge that he presented his audience with is to think outside the box. Canada ended his presentation with a poem that he had written and answered questions during a Q&A; session. David Griffin Sr., associate professor and assistant dean of education, said that it was important that Canada’s message is shared with as many people as possible. “He is an icon for education,” Griffin said. “To miss this event would be a travesty. His message is impor-
tant for professionals, undergraduates, graduates and everyone else in the community.”
“You never know when your moment will come... But when it comes, I hope that you seize the time.” Geoffrey Canada BSU and the Staley School of Leadership Studies plan to have a discussion that will incorporate Canada’s theme of leveling the playing field on Thursday from 5:30-7 p.m. in the Leadership Studies building.
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Students should decide EC’s Future
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The current administration needs to ensure that tstudent’s voices are heard before it starts mapping out EC’s new direction — or risk further alienating students. EC has made huge cuts that will have major repercussions on the education it can offer. Even though they are the ones primarily effected, it seems that the students have little to no voice in these decisions. Over 40 staff and faculty members are leaving EC and students aren’t being notified of who is leaving and what positions are being cut. While on paper many of those staff members may seem expendable, but students may view them as the heart of many programs. Professors who have great rapport with the students or are essential to certain programs may have found their way on the chopping block simply because it may have saved a few dollars. A great example of this is the closing of the Child Care Center. That institution on paper may have been expendable, but it was so beloved that many parents said they would gladly pay more to keep it open. How many underclassmen will unknowingly be saying goodbye to their favorite professor? How many soon-to-be grads will see a professor indispensable to their EC experience looking for a job next year? Students should be the ones deciding whether or not the education they are or will be receiving
is worthwhile. To suggest to them otherwise will be met with only contempt. The first step in fostering more of a partnership between students and the administration is to let students know who was let go and what positions are being eliminated completely. This will help make sure no students are completely blindsided by whatever changes there are next year. If a student’s favorite professor is leaving, it’s better they know now than near the end of the semester. Or worse: when they can’t find that professor’s name on any course listings or in person anywhere around campus. If students decide to transfer or drop out because of these changes, that is their right and a decision they deserve to make for themselves. It is unfair to trick a student into staying at an institution they feel no longer lives up to its name. While that helps handle past decisions, there’s more that the administration needs to do to give students a louder voice. The first, and most obvious, is having another forum or Q and A session in Founders. Last time a forum was held, students made their voices heard and stopped the proposal to charge for J-term. Furthermore, all staff and board meetings should be open to students, with notifications on when and where they will be taking place, either through student email or an ad in The Leader. Finally, there needs to be a substantial student leader presence on the search committee for the
new EC president. More organizations than SGA need to be involved in the search. The administration should contact every student organization on campus and give them the opportunity to nominate a member to be part of a group of three students that will be placed on the presidential search committee. To decide which three will serve on the committee, a general election should be held and students should be able to vote for the members based what organization is represented. This way ensures that all the student members of the presidential search committee have close ties with EC and will take their responsibilities seriously. The three-part student committee should also be tasked with keeping the entire student body up to date on the presidential search by writing reports which will be available through email and the campus portal. EC relies on its students. To not let them have a major voice in who decides the direction of it for years to come would be a serious oversight. Tough decisions need to be made, no one is disputing that. To make those decisions without going to the most powerful and important portion of the EC community, the students, is flat out wrong.
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Buchanan County, Virginia is the sickest place in America. It’s built on coal, an economic foundation now trembling as natural gas surpasses it in volume and popularity. Opportunities from coal are disappearing as quickly as some of the black seams in the hills. Residents there die five years sooner than average. “About a third of people smoke, and a third are obese,” writes The Atlantic reporter Olga Khazan in her feature article “Life in the Sickest Town in America.” Black lung, diabetes, tooth decay, chronic back pain, and arthritis by middle age are normal. “For a miner who avoids being crippled, burned or buried alive, the usual question is which will give out first − his lungs, his back, or his knees,” says John C. Tucker, a Buchanan resident and author. The fraction of people living in poverty is 11 percent elsewhere in Virginia, but in Buchanan, it’s 25 percent. There are few sustainable jobs outside of coal, and the ones that do exist are entry-level, pay minimum wage, and offer little to no benefits − no pension and no insurance. In adolescence, people turn to coal, which rewards them with $80,000 to $90,000 salaries, steady work, food on the table, and heat in the house. For a while coal is kind, until an accident occurs on the job, or the years of crawling on their hands and knees through what’s “low coal” – narrow seams just three feet tall − knock on their body’s door, bringing a septic chill with them.
Black lung, diabetes, tooth decay, chronic back pain, and arthritis by middle age are normal. The specks of coal have already lodged in their lungs, prompting scar tissue to grow over them and cause a constant dry cough. The back pain has begun its dull, eternal throb, and herniated discs have begun to bulge. Rare are those residents who have decent health insurance,
I don’t think financial savings are all that should be considered, even though that’s the norm for health care debates. We’re made of flesh, not money. I think an ounce of prevention is still worth a pound of cure. It’s getting to that ounce I’m not so sure about.
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Flesh not money or any, so most delay routine but important medical care like vaccinations, blood pressure checks, and teeth cleaning − not seeking help for problems until they can no longer ignore them. That’s when they rely on free clinics, usually at schools or town halls, like the one run by Remote Area Medical (RAM). RAM is a nonprofit that operates over 20 clinics a year across America. All services are free, and all health care professionals are volunteers. Buchanan residents attend the clinic in Grundy, sitting in folding chairs along the hallways of the elementary school waiting to be called in to see the optometrist or the dentist or the general practitioner. Children come with parents, or even for parents. Tickets with numbers are handed out at 3 am on the first day, and often dozens of cars are already outside the parking lot early the evening before. Many of the illnesses seen in Buchanan can be mitigated or stopped entirely by preventive care administered by physicians who know their patients well. Preventive care has many forms: vaccination, diet adjustments, psychotherapy, exercise regimens, screenings for hypertension and cancer, and more. Preventive care can be difficult to implement. Also, current cost-benefit analyses are uncertain whether it results in savings over treating the conditions when they become serious enough to require attention, or in most cases, medication. But I don’t think financial savings are all that should be considered, even though that’s the norm for health care debates. We’re made of flesh, not money. It makes us ask if other people’s daily suffering from unnecessary disease is negligible, and whether we should abandon them to develop debilitating illnesses because it wasn’t monetarily sexy enough to prevent them. It makes us realize the American health care goal at large is not to prevent illness, but to step in only when it sickens us enough to majorly disrupt our lives.
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Sarah Astra staff writer
Waking up in the morning has never been so different, especially when coming from a small suburban town. Bells toll from the many churches that surround my room, saying “It’s time to wake up!” I get out of bed eventually, because those bells will not stop for another 30 minutes and go to the window. Across the horizon are churches and spires decorating the sky, buildings older than the 1600s. I’m currently studying in Oxford, England with the Center for Medieval and Renaissance Study program. I’ve been here for about a month now and it still does not seem real. There is so much to explain − I will get you started by describing my current abode within the Oxford community. My dorm, St. Michael’s Hall,
rests in the middle of Oxford, right next to an H&M clothing store and a £3 bookstore, which I believe embodies the interests of the British people. Reading and fashion seem to be a large part of the culture and everyday life here. Almost everywhere I look, everyone is dressed in chic clothes and discussing a classical novel or that new article in Oxford Today. Though the rooms are small, they make up for it in perks. For instance, there is a sink in my room — I have never had the privilege of having one so close to my bed. It certainly makes midnight water runs simple. The hall also houses its very own library on the first floor, which is convenient for the massive amounts of reading that go on during this program. Books are ordered using small slips that are given to the librarian, which are later delivered to the student’s mailbox along with a small cookie (the English call them biscuits), which incidentally tastes wonderful with a cup of tea. In my limited experience here, it seems that the British tend to leave their students to their own devices. There is no established meal plan (we have to buy and cook our own food), classes are only once a week, and there is no busy work within classes. There
are no worksheets or class projects. Ultimately, it comes down to the student and their passions, as well as their own command of the material. The classes are geared toward the student, their interests are taken into account. Classes are often taught out of the lecture halls or seminar rooms in St. Michael’s hall, making it extremely difficult to have an excuse for a student being late. Though this is not necessarily an excuse to come to class in pajamas and slippers (although I have worn slippers to a seminar … shhhh). Tutors demand a certain level of respect because they do take the time out of their day to teach. This country seems to be about respect, not just respect for the people, but for one’s own self too. Passion for classes and respect for the material becomes the main priority here. Overall, the British people I have encountered have been accepting and friendly, even after finding out I am an American. Though there have been minor speedbumps during the acclimating process, it has been a smooth transition from American to British life.
Apps every student needs Raven Leverett
Southern: Florida Southern College The majority of college students have smartphones, but are students taking full advantage of free apps? A survey study by The Chronicle of Higher Education from February 2009 to February 2014 revealed that 89 percent of students owned a smartphone in 2014 compared to only 29 percent of students owning tablets. Further research on mobile learning suggests that students feel they have increased motivation to study with an app because it allows for study time outside of their “formal study space.” Portable Wifi Hotspot The WiFi hotspot feature on Android phones lets you use your mobile data on multiple computers or tablets at once. Although it is free to download, the charges are administered by your carrier, but there is an entirely free alternative. FoxFi is an alternative portable wifi app that is completely free. However it does not work with all devices and some carriers are blocking it from being downloaded. However, students can download it with the QR code in the Play Store for Android if they would rather use it.
Mint “Where do you keep your money…in your wallet? In your drawer? in a cookie jar?” Dr. Silviana Falcon, instructor of Business Administration and Enactus advisor, asked. No matter where you keep it, Mint makes it easier to keep track of. Mint is a financial spending app that can help students keep track of their spending easier than writing it down. According to mint.com, budgeting and investing is made easy with this app. “These applications are mainly useful for tracking and categorizing your expenses while you use your debit card,” Falcon said. “They simply are linked to your bank account.”
Apps Gone Free This app tells “when apps that are normally paid being offered for free,” computer science major Jordan Finney said. However, this app is only available on iPhone and iPad. A student would find this app beneficial because students always prefer free. “I would rather go for a free app because I’m really picky about spending money,” Ryan Towne, computer science major, said.“I would rather deal with a few pesky ads rather than spending the $2 I could use for something else.” “Although sometimes I might if it is something that is really needed,” Rick Chapman, computer science major, said.
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Kailey Hanson Beat Editor Football season may be over but the ‘Super Bowl season’ of the movies is only beginning. Instead of a Katy Perry halftime show, it’s Michael Keaton levitating over Time Square. Instead of Patriots vs. Seahawks, it’s the controversial stories of war depicted in “American Sniper” vs. the historical accuracy of “Selma”. This year’s diverse batch of best picture nominees for the 87th Academy Awards, which will air on Wednesday, Feb. 22 at 6pm, have already received serious buzz from critics, as well as The Leader staff and EC students. “Michael Keaton will win best actor [for “Birdman”],” News Editor Luis Rodriguez predicts. “And Reese Witherspoon best actress [for “Wild”].” Photo Editor Peter Flockencier agrees that wildly popular Keaton performance is an inevitable choice for best lead actor. With a whole slew of golden trophies handed out for awards ranging from production design to sound editing, best picture annually becomes one of the most prestigious wins of the night. In the common man’s tongue, it is the ‘most awesome movie of the year’. Among the best picture films up for grabs, the indie flick “Boyhood” specifically has gained hype for its unique and innovative style, causing rumor that it’s a no brainer for the win. “The genius concept of a 12 year production is rivaled only by the story and cinematography,” says junior Miguel Herrera. “The heavy gamble was made well.” Graphics and Layout by Nikki Smith
Managing and Opinions Editor Andy Prignano agrees that “Boyhood” is sure to receive praise. “I think it’s going to, at the very least, win best picture or best director,” he says. “I think it’s going to win both.” The Screen Actor’s Guild Awards (SAG) and the Golden Globes have come and gone, leaving us opinionated, red-carpetobsessed Americans with nothing better to do than get our predictions ready and fantasize about walking the red carpet. While big stars and fashion are often the most debated parts of the show, this year’s best picture nominees have earned an extra presence in the media already. Director of Intercultural Student Affairs, Roger Moreano, sheds light on one perspective of this year’s especially diverse set of film nominees. “Movies like “Selma” that highlight underrepresented groups, or are made by underrepresented groups have been grossly overlooked in the past,” he says. “Perhaps what we are seeing right now is a greater recognition and a willingness to embrace films that don’t neatly fit into the mainstream of White American consciousness.” Even those not flocking to Classic Cinemas for five-dollar Tuesday seem to be aware of the controversy sparked from current film nominees, ensuring that this year’s Academy Awards will bring on some great debates as well as some good old Hollywood magic.
American Sniper Based on the autobiography of a U.S. Navy SEAL, the Eastwood directed film stars Bradley Cooper (“The Hangover”, “Silver Linings Playbook”) as military man Chris Kyle. Aside from its nomination for best picture, the film is also up for best screenplay and best actor for Cooper.
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The Imitation Game Benedict Cumberbatch not only has the coolest name on the planet but also makes his mark in the film industry this year. With awardwinning blockbusters such as “The Hobbit” trilogy, “August: Osage County”, and “12 Years a Slave” behind him in the last few years, Cumberbatch returns with a nomination for his portrayal of Alan Turing, the mathematician who tackles the Enigma Code. The movie was also honored by LGBT civil rights organizations.
He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named (okay, Ralph Fiennes who plays Voldemort) stars as a hotel concierge accused of a crime that he did not commit. Thus comes a comedy of an average man proving his innocence. Already the film has earned a number of British Academy Film Award nominations along with its running in the Oscars.
Whiplash An aspiring musician (“Project X’s” Miles Teller) seeks training from terrifying band instructor played by J.K. Simmons. Up for five Academy Awards, “Whiplash” started as a small film at Sundance Film Festival.
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12 years in the making. Literally. “Boyhood” opens in 2002 (the year it started filming) and follows five-year-old Mason through his average life in Texas up until entering “the real world”. Sounds relatable, right? Not only do we get a throwback to the early 2000s (there’s some Britney music dappled in there), the same cast filmed over the 12 years, letting the audience watch Mason and the people in his life grow and deal with life. This unique film earned acting nominations for Patricia Arquette (“Medium”) and Ethan Hawke (“Sinister”) as well as a nom for best directing.
Cue Emma Stone as an addict, Zack Galifinakis as a lawyer, and Michael Keaton as an ‘ex-superhero’ set on the big, bad Broadway stage. This is “Birdman”, also known as “The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance”. Keaton plays an actor far past his prime after a successful career playing a levitating superhero. With the help of a few close family and friends, he hopes to rekindle his success by trying out a role on Broadway. Keaton’s performance as Riggan Thomas has earned him a Golden Globe for best lead actor and a SAG nomination.
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Selma
This bio-pic/tale of love follows physicist Stephan Hawking through his time studying at Cambridge University, to his love with Jane Wilde, to his diagnosis of motor neuron disease. Eddie Redmayne (“Les Miserables”) takes on the complex role of Hawking, which already has earned him a Golden Globe, SAG award, and an Oscar nomination. Felicity Jones’ performance as Jane has also earned her an Oscar nom for best actress.
Set in a politically turbulent 1964, “Selma” depicts the injustice happening in Selma, Alabama during the time of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s plea for freedom. The movie’s cast includes performances by Oprah and rapper Common.
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Mill Theatre successfully brings classic Peanuts gang to life Theatre Review kailey hansen beat editor After stepping into the world of the Peanuts cartoons, the odds of having that familiar ode to Snoopy, Lucy, Charlie Brown and their friends stuck in your head is pretty high. Audiences were invited to spend a day in the life of the Peanuts gang at the Mill Theatre’s production of “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown”, which ran the weekends of Thursday, Feb. 6 and Thursday, Feb. 12. The production was a nostalgic delight, comprising a small cast of six characters as the familiar icons so many of us came to know and love in our childhood. The beloved characters were first put into song and dance when the show originally be-
Photos courtesy of Rick Arnold Above (from left to right): Price Anders, Michelle McCarthy, Lukas Nowakowski, Jessica Shor, Alysha McElroy Hodges, and Brandon Pisano become Snoopy and the gang. Below: Charlie Brown (Nowakowski) seeks ‘professional’ help from Lucy (McCarthy).
came a Tony-nominated musical comedy in 1967. The plot is simple: a series
of musical numbers walk us through the every day trials and tribulations of being Charlie Brown. Truly a deep and philosophical piece. Lukas Nowakowski took on the role of melancholy Charlie Brown, whose purpose in the show is finding whether or not he really is the good man that his friends say he is. Nowakowski found a good balance between being the comedic relief and keeping the audience’s sympathy for the little boy who thinks nobody understands him. One of the best performances of the night was by Michelle McCarthy who portrayed the aggressively opinionated Lucy – she’s usually fighting for the attention of Schroeder (played by Price Anders) and offering psychiatric help to Charlie Brown for the reasonable price of five cents. McCarthy’s performance steadily kept the humor of
Lucy’s loud and proud personality through the entire show and contrasted Charlie Brown’s calm, pensive monologues. Brandon Pisano brought in laughs as brainy, blanket-tangoing Linus while Jessica Shor showed off her singing chops as Snoopy, the dog transformed from silent sidekick to singing about suppertime and chasing rabbits.
Nowakowski found a good balance between being the comedic relief and keeping the audience’s sympathy. Both Price Anders and Alysha McElroy Hodges (who portrayed talkative, philosophical Sally) kept the spirit of their beloved characters as well. If seeing college students play a bunch of kids isn’t entertainment enough, the show’s quaint, upbeat music numbers made for a cute, light-hearted
and enjoyable comedy. Throughout the show, the gang attempted to make Beethoven’s birthday an official holiday (“Beethoven Day”), get through writing a book report (“The Book Report”), and create a baseball team (“The Baseball Game”). The numbers all had simple choreography, but one of the best aspects was the impressive amount of harmony that came from a small chorus of six. When finally Charlie Brown came to realize that he’s not so boring after all, the gang reunites to look at the stars and ponder their friendship in the final song, “Happiness”. The cast took a red wooden doghouse, a miniature piano, and blue blanket to create a familiar world that the audience already knows and loves. Undoubtedly, the biggest reason for the successful production of “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” was its heart.
EC celebrates Black History Month through film elizabeth imbrogno staff writer Honoring Black History Month, the Elmhurst College Black Student Union (BSU) is hosting a series of events this February, including film screenings and a poetry reading. “Dear White People”, “February One”, and “Beyond the Lights” make up the list of films that the BSU planned for their screenings. The fictional film “Dear White People” (2014), which was screened on Feb. 5, focuses on racial tensions between black and white students on a college campus - from a more comical standpoint. Jasmine Young, the BSU vice president, explained that the stereotypes people may hold toward African Americans are emphasized in “Dear White
People”. “The film highlights the different stereotypes that people may have toward black people and shows that they’re not true,” Young said. “February One” (2003), shown on Feb. 12, tells the true story from 1960 of four black students who protested segregation by organizing a sit-in at a Woolworth’s supermarket in North Carolina. Young said that she picked “February One” for one of the film screenings “to [include] more of a historical background.”
“The film highlights the different stereotypes that people may have toward black people and shows that they’re not true.”
The film “Beyond the Lights” (2014) is a drama that centers on a struggling singer who eventually achieves her dreams with the help of a cop. The BSU will screen the film on Thursday, Feb. 19, in the Frick Center. The Soul of Black Poetry night, which was held on Tuesday, Feb. 10, consisted of a guest poet, whose name was not disclosed, and a combination of student recitations of established African American poets’ works and performances of their own poetry, according to Young. The Black History Month series will culminate with a trip to the Ashaki Festival in Washington Park in Chicago on Saturday, Feb. 28. Internet photo
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The film “Dear White People” centers around the lives of four African American college students.
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“American Sniper” stems controversy among Elmhurst community and campus nora Georgieva staff writer We‘re familiar to the pale green uniforms and countless stories of family members leaving their loved ones to go to war. The film “American Sniper” has stirred up an immense amount of controversy for its depiction of the battlefield and its portrayal of sniper Chris Kyle. The Clint Eastwood film was released Jan. 16 and stars Bradley Cooper as Chris Kyle, a U.S. Navy SEAL marksman. The story follows Kyle through his time in the military as the most dangerous marksman in U.S. history, according to the Department of Defense. Straight out of the Marines, EC freshman Aaron Villasenor believes the film shed light on how severe post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be for veterans. “I hear about demons taking vets down all the time and there is a [TV] show about it,” Villasenor says. “Having an entire movie devoted to the topic shows so much progress in the vocalization of the struggle and its visibility.” Villansenor is not alone in his opinion. Local moviegoers at Elmhurst’s York Theater were eager to share their opinion after watching the film. “I couldn’t help but cry for what his family went through and is still going through at the
Bradley Cooper takes on the role of Chris Kyle, a Navy SEAL with the largest number of kills.
end of the movie,” said 23-yearold Jason Jacobs. “I think with a lot that has happened lately with much of the terrorism overseas and here in the U.S. The movie reminds us of what it is to be an American at this time in history.” Katrina Montgomery, 23, felt a little differently after the credits rolled. “I assume the message of it is to show us what [soldiers] go through,” she said. “It’s something we’ve already seen in movies.”
Opinions continue to vary in the community as well as here on campus, inspiring moviegoers and political-buffs alike to share their thoughts. EC senior Ashley Ramaglia agrees that some of the controversy has stemmed from whether or not Kyle was portrayed realistically and what this means for the movie’s message. “People have questioned if Chris Kyle was made out to be too heroic.” Ramaglia said. “In his book, he discusses things he had done that most audi-
ences would find unappealing at best.”
“Having an entire movie devoted to [military warfare] shows so much progress in the vocalization of the struggle and its visibility.” - Aaron Villasenor While the movie is loosely based off of Kyle’s book “American Sniper: The Autobiogra-
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phy of the Most Lethal Sniper in U.S. Military History”, which was published a year before his death in 2013, much of what is shown is taken from other sources or is fictionalized to fit the Hollywood mold. As “American Sniper” engaged the Elmhurst community as well as our campus in debating the realities of war, it is certain that the Academy Award nominated movie will always evoke varying opinions.
“Fifty Shades of Grey” more submissive than expected
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Nick tiffany The Daily Cougar Anastasia Steele (Dakota Johnson), a self-titled normal girl and also a virgin, has her world turned upside down by the elusive and mysterious Christian Grey (Jamie Dornan). Throughout their interactions, she falls for a man who tells her
immediately that he doesn’t do romance — he’s more into the practice of BDSM and prefers to be dominant, wanting to make Anastasia his submissive. A contract is involved, things get heated, but not much else happens.fifty shade poster “Fifty Shades of Grey” is nowhere near as explicit or interesting as it was expected to be. Easily the most controversial
and talked-about film of the month, “Fifty Shades of Grey” is rather tame and doesn’t do much for the audience by way of entertainment. The film is boring, and you never learn much about any of the characters. The film gets sexy here and there, but it’s not worth your money when porn is free. Dakota Johnson is the film’s saving grace, portraying the
only character who is granted some background and livelihood. While her Kristen Stewart-level of disinterest constantly fluctuates, she does present a refreshing level of curiosity and willingness to experiment. Her reactions as she participates in potentially harmful endeavors evoke both laughter and worry. Dornan’s Christian Grey, the mysterious sex aficionado, is the most boring man on the planet — save for his enormous fortune. He’s a billionaire and becomes obsessed with his ability to control others. The audience doesn’t find out how he makes his money, and he only reveals some information when he feels particularly weak. He’s rude to nearly everyone in his life, including his mother, and seems an odd character to be around. He’s handsome, but that doesn’t mean we have to get behind him. Speaking of behind, you see much of his. Things really get steamy when the ropes tighten, the mask slips on and the clothes slip off; for a minute, we are in the mind of Christian Grey. We watch some teasing, there’s some rough play, and a big finish. These scenes build quickly, and while they’re somewhat sexy, they’re presented all wrong — then the film quickly proceeds with what
can hardly be called a plot. It’s fair to say this is a film geared toward women, but those interested in BDSM might be curious enough to see the film as well; they’ll be disappointed that the film takes no issue with fully exposing Johnson but covering up Dornan and keeping him relatively tame. It’s 2015 and female nudity is expected, but the thought of male nudity in a film about BDSM is still ridiculous to the Motion Picture Association of America. There’s also the willful disregard for people who safely practice BDSM in real life, as Dornan is abusive in his control, violating the principles behind BDSM relationships, which include consent and safe words. “Fifty Shades of Grey” is more subdued than the book, but that’s the least of its issues. In more than 2 hours it fails to achieve a plot or even tell the audience about the characters. Rather than going all out, à la “Wolf of Wall Street,’” this film would rather infuriate by teasing and setting up for a sequel. Director Sam Taylor-Johnson didn’t seem to embrace the film, and for that reason it suffers in its execution.
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Student-run yoga club forms on campus Marguerite kuick staff writer Watch out Quidditch Team and Juggling Club. There’s a new group on campus: the Yoga Club. It’s hard to believe the semester kicked off two short weeks ago, with chapters of readings already due, quizzes to prepare for, and midterm papers already being discussed. Amidst the busy and often frazzled college life, it’s hard to find time to workout and relax. That’s exactly why the Yoga Club was made. “The purpose of [the] yoga club is to destress, relax, meet other students interested in yoga, and have fun,” physics major Cheyenne Johnson, the club’s Secretary, said in an interview. The new student-run organization was created by junior Gina Cesario, a business management major.
“I just wanted to have a community of students who can come together and do yoga,” Cesario said. “I just wanted to do yoga.” The club, which meets in the dance studio on campus every Monday from 6 to 7:15 pm, will focus on various types of yoga as well as meditation. Certified instructors from CorePower Yoga will run the sessions, and the club’s executive board will run the meditation sessions. CorePower Yoga, located on York Street in downtown Elmhurst, has been open since 2013 and has multiple locations all over the nation. The club kicked off the year with an event held in the Frick Center, inviting students to come and try one hour of free yoga. Students and faculty are welcome to join the Yoga Club, regardless of age or experience level. Everyone is encouraged to come and get their down-
ward dog on, beginners included. Whether you’re intrigued by yoga because it’s Gwyneth Paltrow’s latest obsession, or because of the deep breathing and stretching, it’s no secret that there are multiple benefits to the booming practice of yoga. Yoga offers many different benefits, aside from burning calories, from lowering your heart rate to mental well-being, and even at times spiritual practice. Yoga dates back to ancient India and was important to eastern religions such as Buddhism and Jainism. Yoga was believed to help the individual transcend from the self to achieve enlightenment. As you start your Monday with papers, tests, quizzes, and stress, stop by the dance studio and make use of those yoga pants (I know you have them) and start a healthy new habit.
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College prepares for renowned Jazz Fest sional talent. “They are both in their 80’s and they are legendary figures in the music business, so it’s a real celebration of the history of jazz music in a lot of ways.” Beach says the students of EC’s jazz band look forward to performing with big name mu-
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Internet photo Jazz musician Jimmy Heath will perform at EC’s Jazz Fest this Friday, Feb. 19.
geena jacobson staff writer Each year, the Elmhurst College Jazz Festival brings musicians, students, and people together in an upbeat celebration of jazz. With professional musical talent coming from across the country, Jazz Fest has become an exciting event. But this excitement comes with a lot of work. “I spend a lot of time thinking about who would be a good fit for our festival,” says Doug Beach, EC jazz band instructor and festival director. “It’s different every year because we have different guest artists and musicians coming in from different schools.” Beach mentions that registration for college bands starts in the fall and usually fill up within 10 days to 2 weeks. It fills up quickly because the festival
retains a good reputation and is known throughout the greater Chicagoland area. “A lot of it has to do with our students here at the college because the festival is actually run by the student volunteers,” says Beach of the festival’s success over the years. “It runs very efficiently and our students make that happen which we are all very proud of.” This year’s festival will kickstart on Friday, Feb. 19 featuring the Jimmy Heath Big Band who will make their first appearance at the fest. Saturday, Feb. 20 will feature the Bill Holman Band from Los Angeles, returning for their fourth appearance. Sunday, Feb. 21 stars trumpet player Sean Jones, saxophonist Ralph Lalama, and drummer Dennis Mackrel with the Elmhurst College Jazz Band. “It’s great to have both Jimmy Heath and Bill Holman,” said Beach of the festival’s profes-
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J-Term study abroad trip experiences Paris riots
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Editor’s note: Emily traveled to Paris, France for an Elmhurst course this January during the Charlie Hebdo riots.
“Je suis Charlie” was a phrase that all of the students in my JTerm study abroad class grew extremely familiar with over the course of a three-week period. Some of us had no prior experience with the French language, but I know that I left Par-
is knowing exactly what those words meant and how important they had become internationally. It was much calmer arriving in Paris the day after the Charlie Hebdo shootings than I expected. On Jan. 7, 11 people had been shot and killed after two terrorists attacked a newspaper office, allegedly in response to a satirical cartoon. Surprisingly, our group’s arrival was not greeted by sights of militia dressed in their swat gear and armed with guns. We landed in France, got our bags, and headed for our bus into the city. I never felt unsafe during our time there. In my opinion, Paris handled the terrorist attack on Charlie Hebdo nobly. There was a sense of pride everywhere we went in Paris. It was clear that the people of France wanted the world to see that this act was not going to intimidate their rights to free of speech. On Jan. 11, two days after our arrival, the Unity March took place. This march gathered 1.6 million people seeking to respect the victims of the shootings and rally for their right of free speech. Although our class was not allowed to participate in the march as a safety precaution, we couldn’t help but feel a part of the action since our hotel was in the middle of the marcher’s
procession. We watched from our windows as what appeared to be the whole city of Paris banded together outside. People paraded with banners and posters — most were wearing t-shirts with the phrases “Nous sommes Charlie” and “Je suis Charlie,” (meaning, “We are Charlie” and “I am Charlie”) — along the streets of Paris. I shared their energy, understood their passion for freedom of speech, and felt that I lived in that bold moment with them. Regardless of all the action that day, I never walked through the city without seeing signs and symbols posted in shop windows, on sidewalks, and on brick walls, in remembrance. Memorials popped up at every famed landmark in the city: the Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, and Ho-
tel de Ville. I noticed that those also became the places with the highest security. Through great sadness, the city of Paris seemed to have a new energy. It is one experience being able to immerse yourself in a new culture, but an entirely different experience witnessing a tragedy in a new culture. You see the country mourn, riot, and band together for a common cause. When I signed up for this class last spring, I could have never imagined this tragedy being a part of my Paris experience. Though the circumstances were truly horrific, the experience I had with my classmates, amidst this chaos, greatly impacted our study on history of Paris. We were a part of creating history.
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Guiding you with the wisdom you need to survive your boring existence.
Good News! Today you will receive a brief moment of happiness in your otherwise pitiful existence.
Today will be yet another day where people who just don’t understand you insult yet another brilliant idea.
You will see your true love today. Bad news is, it will only be for a few seconds across a crowded room.
Quit your job; tell off that one guy in the Starbucks line you can’t stand, do something bold and crazy.
You are naturally bold and abrasive. It’s time to stop being that.
You love to talk, Gemini. So please, for just one day, shut up.
You are notoriously selfpitying. We all forgive you; I mean you’re named after a horrible disease.
The lion. You are strong and proud.
Today good things will happen for you, Virgo. Enjoy it before the crushing darkness seeps back in.
Today you will go on an adventure. It will be fraught with tragedy, but at least you’ll get out of the house.
Fiercely independent.
You crave adventure and excitement due to the void of loneliness you experience every day.
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WOMEN’S BASKETBALL from page 20
Sophomore guard Hannah Lipman dribbles past two North Central players to set up one of her teammates for a scoring opportunity.
Elmhurst never let up − completely dominating the first half in all aspects of the game giving them a 46-23 lead at halftime. Elmhurst had 4 players score in double digit figures, Monroe tied with the leading scorer on the team with 20 points as she made a season high six 3-pointers and adding six assists in the win. Senior Fiona McMahon also had a strong performance in
her last home game − posting a double-double with 20 points and 14 rebounds. The Bluejays also had a great game defensively as they held the nation’s leading scoring team to a season low 23 points and second lowest total points of the season. Junior Claire Monroe talked about their strategy saying, “Our game plan was just to beat their press, work the ball around and
get it inside, and get out on their 3 point shooters.”
“Our game plan was just to beat their press, work the ball around and get it inside.” Claire Monroe Elmhurst executed that plan well by holding North Central to
only 19.4 percent (6-of-31) from behind the arc. During halftime − even with a 23-point lead − the Bluejays knew the game wasn’t over yet. “We wanted to pretend that the score was 0-0 and continue doing what we did to earn that lead by keeping up the same intensity,” Monroe said. “We knew that with their scoring potential, even a big lead wasn’t safe.”
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Second half was almost the same as the first. The Bluejays continued to control the game − leading to a 27-point win for the last home game of the year. Elmhurst will travel to Illinois Wesleyan this Saturday, Feb. 21 as they look to close out the regular season strong leading into the playoffs.
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EC sports round-up Trace Nardi staff writer
Men’s & Women’s Track The Elmhurst men’s and women’s track teams both competed in the 2015 Chicagoland Indoor Championships on Saturday, Feb. 14 at North Central College. The men’s track and field team placed 13th out of 20 squads and totaled 14 points. The combined efforts of junior Andrew Debolt and freshman Dan Wiggin scored all 14 team points. Debolt placed first in the 800 meters with a time of 1:55.65. Wiggin scored the final four points in the 1,000 meter with a time of 2:42.28.
While the lady Bluejays did not place in the team standings, several did make top-20 individual performances. Senior Elyse Christofanelli placed 11th in the 1,000 meter with a time of 3:22.55 and gave the best individual performance for Elmhurst. Freshman Sarah Melone placed 17th in the mile run with a time of 5:37.19 and 27th in the 3,000 meters with a time of 11:16.42. Both teams will compete at the CCIW Indoor Championships at Carthage College on Feb. 27-28.
Men’s Wrestling On Feb. 13, the Elmhurst men’s wrestling team struggled as they fell to 4-6 in a dual meet
competition and dropped a 33-9 CCIW dual meet at North Central College. The Bluejays scored three victories out of the ten contests, leaving North Central with a 24-point victory. At 149 pounds, junior Blake Santi put Elmhurst on the scoreboard with a 2-1 win in the closest match of the dual meet. Junior Mitch Morris scored a 6-4 win in the 174-pound category and freshman Colton Kelly scored the final Elmhurst win with a 10-6 victory at 197 pounds. The team will be competing next at the Men’s Wrestling College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin on Thursday, Feb. 19 at Elmhurst College.
Internet Photo Junior Andrew DeBolt helped the men’s track team score 13th place at the 2015 Chicagoland Indoor Championships.
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Women’s basketball secures spot in CCIW playoffs with win Tyler York staff writer
Elmhurst women’s basketball secured a spot in the CCIW Playoffs after a demanding win over nationally ranked North Central 91-64 on Saturday, Feb. 14 in Faganel Hall. Senior Fiona McMahon and junior Claire Monroe lead the Bluejays in scoring with 20 points each. North Central, ranked 23rd in the country, scored the first basket which lead to the Bluejays scoring the next 17 points. See WOMEN’S BASKETBALL on page 18
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Senior guard/forward Chelsea Samuels takes a shot for a two pointer against North Central.