The Leader O-issue 2016

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Wednesday, August 24, 2016

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A letter from Table of Contents the Editor ORIENTATION

Dear Reader:

You made it. You’ve survived the tumultuous journey that is high school and you’ve landed here, on this quaint little college campus. Many others would give anything to be where you are. You’re probably excited. You’ve read the informational brochures and painted the picture perfect college experience into your mind. This is something you’ve been waiting for forever. You’re finally on your own, and from this day onward you will be taking care of and answering only to yourself. That must scare you shitless. And rightly so. College is a compilation of four messy, unexpected years where everything that can go wrong probably will — this isn’t Gilmore Girls after all. You’ll learn a lot about yourself when you’re forced to make decisions you’ve never made, and you’ll grow stronger as a person when you find new ways to solve the problems that fall your way. You won’t have the college experience you’ve dreamed of for so long, but it will be one you won’t forget. The good thing about all of this is that you’re not alone — every person stepping foot on this campus for the first time is experiencing the same emotions you are. That’s where we come in. The Leader put this O-Issue together with you specifically in mind. In the pages that follow, you will receive honest advice from students who’ve been exactly where you are now. We’ll share with you our tips for making the most of your time at Elmhurst. Read through these pages and take notes: this is everything the administration won’t tell you. Some of these tips will be immensely useful and some are simply meant to make you smirk, but they will all help you navigate through the shitstorm that is college.

Five tips and tricks Decorating Dorms on a Budget Day with the President Ranking Dorm Buildings Guide to buying textbooks Advice for Freshmen How to Avoid the Freshman 15 How to tackle home sickness Guide to registration. How to save/make money Campus Map. Commuter Survival Guide

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NEWS

MAP Grant update Ian Crone leaves EC Police training at EC Chartwells renovation

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ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

What to do in Elmhurst Weekly music playlist Navigating downtown chicago Pokemon Go QUIZ: What clique do you belong to?

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SPORTS

Fall sports round up Sports Calendar

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Good luck and welcome to college! Sincerely

Saaniya Ahmed Editor-in-Chief

PRODUCTION STAFF The awardwinning student newspaper at Elmhurst College

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MAKING YOUR EC EXPERIENCE MORE BEARABLE: THE LEADER SHARES FIVE TIPS TO NAVIGATE CAMPUS LIFE

FAIZA IKRAM NEWS EDITOR

01 THE WELLNESS CENTER WILL SAVE YOUR LIFE. You have probably heard about the Wellness Center many times before. But did you know that they have free (yes, free) condoms, and a $20 ‘morning-after” pill? The pill is often priced around $35-$50 at your local pharmacy or drugstore. You can also get other contraceptive procedures and vaccines for reduced cost. Prevent pregnancies, STDs, and sinus infections: visit the Wellness Center early and often.

02 THE LIBRARY DATABASE IS YOUR BFF. Need to write up a research paper and Google just isn’t cutting it? The online databases and I-share catalog gives Elmhurst College students free access to thousands of journals, scholarly articles, and books. Access to these journals and articles usually requires payment, but as an Elmhurst College student you can read, download, and print the resources for free by using your student ID and student email account password. If you need help in using the online databases, ask one of our friendly librarians.

03 THE LEARNING CENTER IS THE PLACE TO BE...ALWAYS. Have an essay to write, but have no idea on how to start? Or maybe you just can’t get quadratic equations into your head. Whatever the academic crisis, the peer tutors at the Learning Center are here to help. There are also specialists in math, study skills, and reading available by both appointment and walk-in.

04 CAN'T FIND PARKING? You know those signs that say “visitor parking only”? Park in one of those spots, but remember to take down your parking sticker. Then, look around to be sure no EC security personnel are around. When it’s all clear, make a run for it. If the visitor parking spots are all taken, park in the Elmhurst Public Library lot. You can also park in the lot of First United Methodist Church. EC shuttles are no longer available to drive students to and from the lot, so you’ll have to take the 10 minute walk to campus.

05 HUNGRY, BUT TIRED OF SPENDING A FORTUNE ON FOOD? Are you tired of spending a fortune on food? There are often events held on campus in which free food is served. Most of these events are held in the Frick Center. Another way to get your hands on some free grub is to look for students buying other students food from the EC grille and the cafeteria. Students with meal plans often have leftover money on their Jaypass at the end of each school year, which they are not permitted to keep at the beginning of each new school year. Therefore, students with meal plans offer to buy other students meals and snacks. If you have a Facebook account, follow some of the Elmhurst College groups, where students post when and where they will be on campus to buy your next meal.

Decorating your dorm on a budget

Cheap ways to make your dorm feel like home

4. Split Costs

Haley McMahan Staff Writer

2. Re-use your old decorations

One of the most exciting parts about living on your own is the ability to decorate your place any way you want. That is, until you realize how expensive everything actually is. Fortunately, there are a lot of ways you can decorate your dorm without breaking the bank. Here are five of them:

Since you will be living in a dorm, your current room will not need to stay in the same state it has always been in. It’s easy to look around your bedroom and take some things down from the walls to bring to your dorm. This will save you money and time, it will also be easy since the things in your room are already your style.

If you have one or more roommates, it’s good to talk to them and see what their ideas are for decorating the place. If you all agree, then you can all

chip in on some decorations and it will cost a lot less for each person. 5. DIY

trick, because there are many websites like Pinterest that will suggest ways to create your own decorations for your dorm. This is a cheap and easy way to get cute decorations.

This is the most important

1. Compare prices When you begin decorating your dorm, it is easy to just get all of your items from one place but the best thing you can do is to look at a lot of different places and see which has the best price. Although it may take a bit longer, it will save you money in the long-run.Some retailers with reasonably priced dorm items include: Target, Walmart, Bed Bath and Beyond, and Khol’s.

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Some people are not down to shop at second-hand shops like GoodWill, The Salvation Army, and The Pink Elephant which is located in downtown Elmhurst. However, there are many cool things you can find there for cheap such as furniture and desk decor. With a good cleaning, the items will be ready to use in your dorm room.

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The Leader’s editorial board spends a day with President Troy VanAken After a trying 60 minutes of breaking and entering, rummaging frantically for stacks of cash, and ultimately getting caught, it became apparent to the editorial board of The Leader that President Troy VanAken is not cut out to rob a bank. The failed heist was part of The Leader’s annual outing with the President, a long-standing tradition where the editorial board of The Leader takes the current president of Elmhurst College out for a day. Because VanAken is new, The Leader hoped to put his skills to the test by taking him to an Escape Room, a themed game in which participants are locked in a room for a set amount of time to solve puzzles to escape. But the day did not start there; it all began a few hours earlier when The Leader met VanAken in his office, where nervous introductions were exchanged and VanAken joked he would have to “now watch what [he] said, because [he was] with the press.” From there, the group drove the President, who donned a button-down shirt and dress pants instead of his usual suit, to Nu Crepes in downtown Elmhurst for lunch. While enjoying a cream soda and an egg, ham, and goat cheese breakfast crepe, VanAken discussed with The Leader his lengthy background in higher education, which began when he was an assistant mathematics professor at the University of Evansville in Indiana. “I’m a numbers guy,” he explained as he spoke of his master’s and doctoral degrees in mathematics. After his teaching stint at Evansville, VanAken moved to Albion College in his home state of Michigan where he served as an athletic director and executive vice president, among other roles.

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The Leader shares a Snapchat of assistant entertainment editor Stefan Carlson showing President VanAken how to play Pokemon GO

He then moved to Thiel College in Pennsylvania, where he served as president for seven years until he accepted his current position as President of EC

SAANIYA AHMED Editor-in-Chief and made one final move to Elmhurst with his wife Annette. The couple has two children, Trey and Gabriella, who attend Hillsdale College, their parents’ alma mater. Trey is on the football team at Hillsdale, and despite the distance, VanAken makes it a point to attend as many of his son’s games as possible. “Sometimes it’s around a five-hour drive depending on where we are at the time, but it does not bother us. We’re used to it at this point,” he said. In addition to being the father of a college athlete, VanAken has worked on various committees for the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Coupled with his former role as an athletic director, and before that a high school athletic coach, the experience makes VanAken well versed in the world of sports, a fact that made some EC students nervous when he was named the new president. As The Leader reported last semester, those students’ hesitancy to fully endorse VanAken as president stemmed from the worry that he would place most of his focus on EC’s athletic programs, neglecting to pay attention to other programs. VanAken attempted to debunk that theory when he explained to The Leader that he believes in a more distributed focus that values academia and other student involvement as heavily as athletics. “While I love sports, I think there is a lot more to be focusing on,” he said. “Being involved in an activity is certainly a good thing, but being involved in more than one activity or program of study creates for a more wholesome student experience. By no means do I believe we should place too much energy on one thing.”

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President Troy VanAken, right, discusses his favorite music with the editorial board of The Leader at Nu Crepes in Elmhurst Still, VanAken said he is very excited to follow EC’s sports teams and their games this season. When The Leader informed him of the embarrassingly low attendance at athletic events at EC, he seemed visibly disappointed and said he hopes to see more students support BlueJay athletics this year because “it is important to have some school spirit.” As the group grew more comfortable and the initial formality of the day began to fade,The Leader managed to get a glimpse of the man behind the suit. A self–proclaimed “cool dad,” VanAken said he listens to a lot of the same music his children listen to.

ees, but they will likely leave by around 8 or 9 p.m.,” VanAken said. “We can then bring a DJ in and the dinner will turn into a dance and you [students] can stay until much later. I, myself, will probably leave sometime around midnight.” As the reservation time for the Escape Room neared, the group left the restaurant to drive to Mastermind Escape Games in Schaumburg, but not before VanAken jokingly made his fear of riding in a car with The Leader known. He immediately clutched the grab-handles when he climbed into the car and did not let go of them for the entirety of the drive.

Upon their safe arrival, the group was greeted by the staff of the Escape Room, who outlined the rules of the game and explained the scenario. In the bank heist theme, The Leader and VanAken were to assume the roles of members of a crime syndicate attempting to rob a bank. The objective was to steal a minimum of $200,000 and find a way to escape without getting caught by the police, who would arrive at the bank Despite butchering the in exactly one hour. names of his “favorite artists,” VanAken convinced The LeadThe group was led into the er that he may, in fact, be a bank and left to piece togeth“cool” President when discuss- er all the clues present in the ing the plans for his inaugura- room, which had a completion tion week, which he said will rate of only 23 percent. Puzzles include a student dance where ranged in difficulty from figuralcohol may be served. ing out how to work the light switches to cracking seemingly “The first part of the night impossible codes. will probably be a nice dinner to please the Board of TrustDue to his tall stature, Va“People are always surprised when I tell them I listen to the music on the radio. But I really like Flo Rider and A-S-A-P Rocky,” he said, incorrectly referring to rappers Flo Rida and A$AP Rocky. The classic mispronunciation brought on snickers from The Leader, but VanAken did not seem to understand why they were laughing.

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nAken took on the responsibility of entering codes and opening the safes highest up on the wall that no one else could reach. The system worked for a while, but as the puzzles became more difficult and the time on the clock began to run out, nerves started to run high and the atmosphere suddenly turned intense. While The Leader’s editorial board was running around frantically, trying to crack the codes to unlock the safes, and yelling at each other across the room in frustration, VanAken stayed calm and collected through the chaos, occasionally offering suggestions and thinking through every proposed idea. After giving up and starting over repeatedly for the last five minutes of the hour, the group figured out the answer to the next puzzle just as the time on the clock ran out, rendering them unsuccessful at robbing the bank. “You guys are going away for a long time,” the staff member at the Escape Room told the group. Despite the loss, the group could not stop talking about the experience. Most enthusiastic seemed VanAken, who vowed to return with his administrative team to complete another Escape Room as he posed for a group photograph commemorating the experience with The Leader. The day was scheduled to end once the Escape Room had been completed, but as the

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group took a selfie in the parking lot a few members of the editorial board suggested going out for ice cream, and VanAken endorsed the idea. The group then decided to take a trip to Kilwins in Elmhurst for one final adventure.

Once there, VanAken en-

joyed two scoops of the sorbet flavored ‘Superman’ ice cream outside the old-fashioned confectionery while Leader assistant entertainment editor and Pokemon expert ,Stefan Carlson, attempted to teach VanAken how to play Pokemon Go, a game VanAken said he was highly fascinated by. “There are different levels of Pokemons?” VanAken asked Carlson, obviously unfamiliar with the workings of the virtual reality game. As Carlson told VanAken of the various

training gyms and PokeStops on the EC campus, VanAken listened intently to the information with hopes of playing the game on campus. After his Pokemon tutorial, The Leader dropped VanAken back off on the EC campus, where they finally parted ways after a long string of goodbyes and thank-yous. “I really enjoyed spending this day with [The Leader] and getting to know [them],” VanAken said as he walked back to the President’s Office in Lehmann Hall. And while The Leader also enjoyed pushing VanAken out of his comfort zone that day, it sincerely hopes the President will have better luck at running the College than he did at robbing a bank.

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Welcome to My House The Leader ranks the best dorms at Elmhurst College Kenneth Edison Managing Editor

which ones you might want to avoid.

Elmhurst has six on campus residence halls. These include: Stanger, Schick, Cureton, West, Niebuhr, and Dinkmeyer. Though they’re all considered to be livable, returning students know some are better than others.

#6 Niebuhr Hall Named after two EC alumni: H. Richard Niebuhr and Reinhold Niebuhr, Niebuhr is the only freshman dorm on campus and it’s not necessarily known for the comfortable living conditions.

There are opportunities to change which Residence Hall you are assigned throughout the year by applying for a room switch with Res Life. So let’s rank the campus dorms to get a better picture of which ones you want to be in and

The rooms are on the smaller side and unfortunately there is no air conditioning in Niebur hall. Therefore this will be one of the those dorms where you’re left opening your window and hoping for the best in the summer months.

It’s not all doom and gloom in the Niebuhrhood, though. The good thing about an all freshman dorm is that you’re surrounded by 120 of your peers. Everyone in Niebur is going through similar things, many take similar classes, and they’re all just trying to figure this college thing out together.

hell. Res Life rules also prohibit students from putting AC window units in their rooms, so you’re left with no choice but to sweat it out.

#5 Schick Hall Schick is Elmhurst’s largest dorm-housing over 200 undergraduate students. It also happens to be Elmhurst’s oldest dorm building and is named after EC’s fifth president, Herman J. Schick.

One of Schick’s upsides, however, is that it does provide single rooms for those looking to have space all to themselves. Schick is also conveniently positioned on campus being right next to Frick Center, which can definitely have its advantages. Living in Schick is a definite plus for those who often find themselves making that last minute Roost run five minutes before it closes.

Unfortunately, Schick also lacks air conditioning, which can make the summer months a living

#4 Dinkmeyer Hall Dinkmeyer was named after Henry W. Dinkmeyer, the eighth president of

the college. One of the smaller dorms on campus, Dinkmeyer offers suites or single rooms to just a little over 100 students. ‘Dink’ has one of the larger lounge spaces on campus which is nice for group events or just chilling out. Another nice little distraction Dink has is the half basketball court behind it. The downside to Dink is the downside to many of the dorms on this list, it doesn’t have air conditioning. Built in 1956, Dinkmeyer is an older building which is not exactly on the cutting edge of renovations. Dink is also kind of secluded and is really only close to the chapel, which can be really annoying when the chapel bell is ringing non-stop.

#3 Cureton Hall

#2 Stanger Hall

#1 West Hall

Cureton is one of Elmhurst’s newest and nicest halls on campus having just opened just 17 years ago. Cureton has nice lounges on every floor with private study rooms on the second floor. There is also the wide open vista lounge on the third floor that directly overlooks the football field.

Tucked away in the southwest corner of Elmhurst’s campus, Stanger Hall is one of the Res Halls that has something for just about anybody. It houses over 150 students and has been around since the late 1960’s.

West is the gated community of EC Res Halls. West Hall is hands down the nicest dorm to live in at Elmhurst College for a number of reasons, the first of which being the rooms.

What keeps Cureton from topping this list are some of the concerns brought up by past residents. Junior Daniel Triplett explained, “The rooms are very small (especially for two people) and the showers were pretty crappy. It’s also annoying having to unlock a ton of doors just to get to your wing provided you’re not on the first floor.” The latter point is especially annoying. In some dorms, it is actually possible to get to your room without even having your keys- provided you still have your swipe card. No chance of that in Cureton: every other hall has a locked door that requires you to have your hall keys on you at all times.

Stanger offers a variety of rooms from singles, to doubles, and even quadruples. Many students looking to get a room with three of their friends will end up in one of Stangers quads, which provides a lot of space for each resident. Perhaps it is because of it’s layout or because of the shared lounges, Stanger has the feel of one of the more lively dorms on campus. Stanger’s big lounges are in the middle of each floor so there are usually several people from every part of each floor in the lounges most of the time.

The rooms in West Hall are either doubles or singles suites that are connected to another room via a shared lounge in the middle. Similar to Cureton, West’s rooms have adjustable heat and air conditioning, though the rooms in West are larger. Probably the only downside to West is that you have to at least be a Junior to live there. The only exception to that rule is if you elect to be a part of the Green Living community, a special section designated for students trying to use less resources, recycle, and live sustainably. If you’re lucky enough to be able to beat the huge rush of students that immediately apply to live there, you should definitely enjoy your time in West.

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Don’t let books break the bank Faiza Ikram News Editor Paying full price for textbooks is a surefire way to bring your bank balance to zero. But you don’t need to go broke paying for textbooks. Here are a few tips for getting books the cheapest way possible:

1 Make Cheapesttextbooks.com your friend. Type your book’s ISBN into the website’s search engine, and you’ll be given the cheapest rental and buying prices available online.

2 Avoid purchasing or buying your textbooks from Beck’s Book Store. You can get most of your textbooks at the college library or through an Interlibrary loan. If you still cannot find some of your textbooks at the library, check out Amazon, Chegg, or other websites, where books will be much cheaper than at the college bookstore. Beck’s should be a last resort.

3 Never Buy the Book(s) (Before the Class Starts) Books are disgustingly expensive, especially from the bookstore. As a result, NEVER buy any book before the first day of class. A professor will usually say on the first day how important the book will be to the class, and you can go from there. It’s important to note that even if the professor says it is important, you might still be able to get away with not purchasing the textbook at all by sharing it with someone else in the class. In any case, professors understand that it can take a while for students to get books, and are very lenient about when students need their books. If you do decide to get the book, buy it online for the best deal.

4 Mooch off a classmate’s book. Ask a classmate to borrow their

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book. There is a scanner at the A.C. Buehler Library where you can scan pages of the book for free.

textbooks on Amazon or on the book publisher’s website.

5 Always check the price of ebooks first. If you must purchase the book, then buy the ebook. You can purchase the ebook version of

Check for Torrents. Finding a torrented copy of a textbook is one of the most satisfying feelings as a college student. Torrents are online files that are shared between

users on programs like The Pirate Bay or ExtraTorrent. If you can manage to find a copy of your books on one of these programs, you won’t have to spend a dime on textbooks. Just be warned: some schools’ Wi-Fi blocks many torrenting programs, so find somewhere to do your searching.

How To:

Get an Elmhurst Public Library Card Live on Campus?

Live in elmhurst?

Dont live in elmhurst?

You can get an Elmhurst Library card with full privileges (see “Card Bbenefits” below) HOW: Bring your Jay Pass and ID to Checkout Desk at EPL. Must know dorm name, room number, and mailbox number.

You can get an Elmhurst Library card with full privileges (see “Card Benefits” below) HOW: Bring your ID and a recent utility bill (cable, electricity, etc) with your Elmhurst address on it to Checkout Desk at EPL

Bring your home Library card to Checkout Desk at EPL and register it to enjoy reciprocal borrowing privileges.

@askelmhurst

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Advice to

FRESHMEN Staff Report

Starting freshman year of college comes with many forms of bullshit. Your roomate will walk in , drunk, at 3 a.m. Your grammar-nazi of a professor will hand your paper back with a “C” because you misplaced commas on your works cited page. People who you thought were your friends will stab you in the back. Your boyfriend may cheat on you. But your freshman year will also be exciting: you’ll meet someone who’ll be your best friend for life; you’ll have professors that will impact your life; and you’ll have access to oppurtunities on campus that may influence your career path. That is, if you do it right. The Leader asked students and faculty: if they were freshmen now, what would they have done differently?

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How to avoid gaining weight in college

Kenneth Edison Managing Editor The freshman fifteen: that infamous side effect of any first year college student’s venture away from home. It creeps up on unsuspecting freshmen faster than one might realize; and even when you think it’ll never happen to you, many students end up sharing the same story about gaining that extra 10, 15, or even 20 pounds during their first year. Luckily, there are a few resources near the college that can help any freshman avoid the shock that comes with stepping on a scale to realize they’ve put on some extra pounds. If you’re a student living on campus with a meal plan that offers pizza, burgers, wings, and ice cream every single day, it can be tempting to eat whatever the hell you please for every meal. While using the campus meal plan to get food is fine, and helps to save money, it also doesn’t hurt to go grocery shopping occasionally to get used to cooking for yourself. The Jewel Osco on York road, and the Whole Foods near route 83 are

both great places to shop for your own food in place of eating at the café or the roost every day. If you do find yourself primarily dining at Chartwells, there are still a few healthier options to choose from. Downloading a calorie-tracking app like My Fitness-Pal works wonders for keeping track of what you’re eating. The app has a search feature that can search for the nutritional values and calories for specific Chartwells meals. Aside from eating right, it’s also important to keep active. While the weight and cardio rooms in Fagnell hall are close and free, the facilities aren’t very big and there are better options in the area for gyms. One of those options includes the Courts Plus park district on West. The park district is within walking distance of campus, and has more weight and cardio equipment than Fagnell, as well as a pool. Even though it is a local park district, Courts Plus offers monthly memberships for $26 even to non-Elmhurst residents.

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If you happen to have a car on campus or some other way of getting around, other gyms in the area include the XSport on North Avenue or the Patriot fitness gym on route 83. The latter will cost you a lot of money though, with memberships sitting at around $70 a month.

weight gain is to just keep yourself busy. Freshman year can come with a lot of downtime if you aren’t a student athlete or involved in a club. Getting involved in some way or even picking up a part time job is a simple way to keep your mind working and not eating purely out of boredom.

One of the least discussed ways to prevent significant

Your first year of college is fun, but looking in the mirror

halfway through the first semester to realize that you’re a little huskier than usual can be the antithesis of fun. So keep these tips in mind, take care of your body, and try to have a little bit of fun along the way.

Six methods to help tackle homesickness Faiza Ikram News Editor According to the American Psychological Association, homesickness is an illness or impairment caused by separation from home, and is “characterized by preoccupying thoughts of home and attachment objects.” Homesickness is common for those who decide to spend their school year on campus. College freshmen are most likely to suffer from homesickness, and in its severe form, homesickness can significantly impact social life, academic performance, and mental health. However, according to experts, you can overcome severe homesickness by following

a few tips: 1. Don’t call/visit home too often. Dr. Amy Swarr, the director of counseling services at the Wellness Center, says that incoming freshmen who dorm should “try to stay on campus as much as possible the first few months of school rather than going home. These are key months when they can form connections on campus that will support them while they are a student and will hopefully help them feel less homesick.” 2. Make friends on campus. Dr. Tamar Levinson, a staff psy-

chologist at the Wellness Center, suggests that homesick students should “try to get to know their RA and other students on their floor. The sooner they find community at EC the better they will feel.” Go to parties or gatherings, and force yourself to talk to new people. Spending time with new friends will help you when you’re missing old ones. 3. Get busy. Besides making new friends, attending classes, and going to parties, get involved. Join a student organization, team, or club. Sophomore

Chris Wallace said that when he suffered homesickness his freshman year, he diverted his attention away from it. “I immersed myself in the activities of school organizations and my academics,” Wallace said. If student clubs or teams don’t pique your interest, volunteer for service opportunities on campus. It will increase your confidence, and take your mind off home. Remember: the more free time you have, the more likely you will feel the pangs of homesickness. 4. Reach out. If your homesickness gets in the way of your grades and social life, then seek support. Swarr reminds students that they “are eligible for free counseling sessions at counseling services. In addition to seeking counseling, students can talk to those people they feel comfortable with about their feelings of homesickness. Talking about these feelings with a friend or family member can help them feel less overwhelming and upsetting.” 5. Ask your family for care packages. If your family is able to do so, ask for care packages. Junior Charlie McDowell said that care packages helped him adjust to being away from home.

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“I loved when I would get a package from my dad,” McDowell said. “It usually just had like a scarf I needed and a candy bar that I liked with a little note, but having a little reminder that my family was thinking of me really helped when I missed home.” 6. Make your dorm room a home away from home. Replicate your home in your dorm. Does the inside of your home smell like flowers or pine sol? Add those scents into your room (but do not go around spraying Febreeze 20 times, because your roommate will not be happy). Hang up wall art that is similar to the décor in your bedroom at home. However, be sure to change the decor up a bit, since you don’t want your college dorm room to completely mirror your old high school room. Place some pictures of your family and high school friends on your desk and bedside table, but also be sure to keep space for pictures of the new friends you will make at college.

If you suffer from depression or anxiety as a result of homesickness, contact the Wellness Center at (630) 617-3565

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The Leader’s guide to class registration: what your advisor will not tell you Stefan Carlson Assistant A&E Editor With the start of a new semester looming ominously over our heads, we Elmhurst students tend to yield to one of two emotions: Excitement, or more likely, fear. We all become anxious about whether or not we chose the right classes during registration, but this imminent sense of doom is far worse for new students. However, there are a couple of helpful tricks your advisor might not have mentioned during your preliminary registration sessions that will help you get the schedule of your dreams. -Check Your Degree Audit Your Degree Audit is the list of classes you need to take to graduate, which you can access in Bluenet. If you can’t decide what to take, taking a class that covers one or more of these general education credits (listed as AOIs and skill tags) is a great option. Your degree audit will also show you what classes you need to graduate within your major, or what classes you would need if you decide to change majors. -Forget About Your Degree Audit On the other hand, your degree audit shouldn’t define your academic experience at EC entirely. Take a few classes just because they sound interesting, you think they will

be easy, or just for the hell of it. Sometimes the classes you don’t need to take are among the most memorable. -Don’t Overfill Your Schedule (Seriously) College is great because there’s a ton of extra activities to take up your time. However, college is awful for the exact same reason. Many new students feel the need to explore and expand their interests. Though this is great and everything, many students are left feeling exhausted and ultimately are not really able to commit to anything. Try a few things at first, and then narrow your extra-curricular activities down to the one or two you like best. You’ll thank us later. -Schedule Times for Breaks Between Classes Post-class fatigue is real, especially after three continuous hours of class. After every three hours of class, plan a time in your schedule for you to just relax, decompress, or catch up on homework that’s due later. Trust us on this one. -Are you a morning bird or night owl? Ah, the classic college conflict: ‘Should I take all 8 a.m. classes, or should my day start at the crack of noon?’ This is a personal choice. Both have

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their advantages and disadvantages. Early morning classes allow students to have stressfree nights, while classes that start later than noon give some the option of getting a healthy amount of sleep. Pick your poison.

ever-popular hotness indicator). I can’t tell you how to exactly navigate the pages upon pages of the RateMyProfessor archives, but I can tell you that the more reviews a professor has, the more likely you’ll be able to weed out the trolls.

-Don’t Always trust RateMyProfessor RateMyProfessor can be a great tool to help choose your classes, if you use it correctly. Just remember that not all reviews are created equal. Some reviews just consist of post-failure rage, while others are students lustfully pining after their instructors (note the

-It’s Never Too Late to Change EC never advises students to do this, so your mileage may vary, but you can always change your class schedule during the first week of classes by registering for new ones on Bluenet. You can even join a class if you missed the first session. Email the professor tell-

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ing them you’d like to join their class, even though you missed the first day. -Communicate with Professors If you do decide to drop a class and join a new one, let both professors know. Tell the professor who teaches the class you’re dropping that you just decided to go in a different direction this semester. Also, if a class is full, email the professor who teaches it and the department chair of the subject. Let them know how interested you are in the subject and how it could really help in fulfilling the requirements of your major. It

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Tips for saving and making money Allie Ehrler Staff Writer Are you a broke college student? Do you wonder why you constantly borrow money for food and textbooks; why you can’t afford to do fun things like attending concerts or amusement parks? Here are easy solutions to your financial troubles, some of which are available at Elmhurst College (EC): 1. Federal Work Study Program (FWSP). If you’re unable to find a job off campus, seek a job on campus. According to Kelsey Plefka, the gift-aid coordinator in the financial aid office, FWSP allows eligible students “to earn up to a certain amount of dollars” from paying jobs on the EC campus. In an email interview she said their eligibility is “based on income information that is pulled from the FAFSA [Free Application for Federal Student Aid].” Those who qualify have many options to choose from. Information about FWSP is available at elmhurst.edu/finaid under the link titled, “Student Job Opportunities.” 2. Apply for Scholarships. EC’s website lists a multitude of

external scholarships that students can apply for (elmhurst. edu/finaid, under the “Scholarships” link). Plefka updates them daily, so students are never in short supply. When applying for scholarships in general, however, Plefka recommends starting local. “Let’s say at home you’re involved in your park district, or you’re involved in a local community organization like a garden club or Boy Scouts. Start with your local organizations first, the people who know your name already, and then expand outward.” 3. Sell goods and services. Use Amazon and eBay to make money off items (CDs, books, clothing, etc.) you no longer use. If you’re creative, sell crafts and artwork on Etsy or translate your skills into services by working as a tutor or babysitter. 4. Avoid overspending on food. Buy generic brand food. If you’re living on campus, get the cheapest meal plan and eat out as little as possible. Students should also take advantage of on-campus events where free food is served. Sophomore Jon-

athon Prehn said in an email interview to “watch for free food in Founder’s.” 5. Start a savings account. Make deposits every paycheck (or allowance), and don’t take money from it. This way you have a nice financial cushion in case of emergencies. 6. Hold yourself accountable. Ask friends to keep an eye on you and call you out when they see you’re wasting money. 7. Ask for student discounts. Many stores, restaurants, and recreational places in and around Elmhurst offer student discounts. Take advantage of them! 8. Try the 52-week money challenge. In an email interview, senior Alyssa Em-Lov suggested trying the “52-week money” challenge as a way to help with tuition and out-ofpocket expenses. The challenge is to save“$1 the first week of the semester, $2 second week of the semester, $3 third week, and go up from there. At the end of the year you’ll have $1,326.” EmLov added, “it’s best to keep a separate savings or checking account just for this, otherwise it’s easier to spend.” Advertisement

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Surviving Elmhurst College as a commuter Sara Groppe Entertainment Editor As a commuter, you may feel as if you lose out on the college experience because you don’t live on campus. Here are a few tips on how to experience college commuter style! Parking Parking at Elmhurst is all about timing. If you will be arriving on campus any time between 9:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., be sure to give yourself at least 15-30 minutes to find parking. Peak hours for parking are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:30-4:00 p.m. If you have a class during these times, you should arrive at least 20 minutes before your class starts. Also, the remote parking lot by St. Peter’s Church on Church Rd. is the hidden jewel of parking at Elmhurst College. No one ever uses it, but it is closer to a lot of places on campus than the lots by the tennis courts and the railroad tracks, both of which always fill up during peak times. The only downside to these spaces is that you can only use them on school days from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Pro Tip: When waiting for a car to pull out of a parking spot, put your turn signal on to “claim” your spot and prevent another driver from stealing it.

center of campus. Locker registration begins on Aug. 29 at 8:00 a.m. at the information desk in Founders. Pro Tip: Lockers are great for storing snacks, such as trail mix, Nutri-Grain bars, and Cheetos. If you’re still unsure about whether to get a locker or not, look at it this way: you can go without a locker and snack on the $1, 2 oz. bag of Cheetos from the vending machines, or you can get a locker and snack on the $4, 17.5 oz. bag of Cheetos from Target. The choice is yours. Food Commuter students have a lot of options when it comes to food. Starting this year, Elmhurst will have a meal plan option for commuters. They are called “Convenience Plans,” and are smaller and less expensive than the regular meal plans. So, if you wish to have the full college experience complete with crummy and expensive cafeteria food, then this is a great option for you. If this is not your forte, there are lots of great restaurants a short walk away in downtown Elmhurst. Although not as convenient as the cafeteria, these restaurants offer better food than the café at about the same price.

Lockers Commuter students have the option of signing up for a locker in the Frick Center. The lockers are free provided you bring your own lock. Otherwise, you must pay a $5 lock rental fee. Some might argue that it’s easier to leave your stuff in your car, but having a locker gives you a safe place to store a spare jacket, books, or a laptop in the

The most cost-conscious option is to bring a lunch from home. This does however require you to prepare your own meal, unless you have a really sweet mom who makes great sack lunches. There are three refrigerators and microwaves on campus where commuters can store and heat up food. They are located in the student lounge in

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Schaible, in the Niebuhr Center, and in the Chaplain’s Office. If you decide to take advantage of this, be sure to clearly mark your food so no one else eats it. Pro Tip: Keep an eye out for events with free food! Why buy food when you don’t have to? Lounge/Hangout Spaces Residents can always go back to relax in their rooms during breaks, but commuters do not have that option, unless your house is a five minute walk from campus. Where you should go depends on what you want to do. For example, if you want to hang out with some friends or meet new people, then Founder’s Lounge and the Roost are great places to go. If, however, you are just looking for a nice quiet place to watch Netflix, most of the buildings on camAdvertisement

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Irion is the one exception — its lounge areas tend to be more crowded. The library is also a great place to hang out, whether you want quiet time or time with friends. It is also a good idea to get off campus during a class break. There’s more to life than just school! If the weather is nice, take a stroll through Wilder Park or go visit the Elmhurst Art Museum. The Elmhurst Public Library and downtown Elmhurst are great places to explore as well (see “Things to Do Around Elmhurst on a Budget on pg. 21). Pro Tip: During protected hour on Tuesdays and Thursdays, head to the Frick Center. You will usually find something going on, as a lot of student organizations like to host events

After pulling an all-nighter trying to finish the paper you should have written two weeks ago, you will need more than just coffee to make it through your day. Sleep is both necessary and feasible at Elmhurst! There are few places to nap on campus, such as: 1. The library; 2 Founders, when it’s not crowded; 3. The benches in Irion Hall; 4. The mall, when it’s nice out; and 5. The chapel’s padded pews. Pro Tip: You can try to nap in your car, but it would probably be safer and more comfortable to sleep somewhere else.

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EC student receive MAP replacement grants MARIELLE DECENA Staff Writer Due to the lack of Monetary Award Program (MAP) grant funding from the state for the current term, Elmhurst College will award replacement grants to eligible students for the Fall semester. Still, some MAP-eligible students are concerned as to whether or not there will be MAP grant funding for Spring 2017. Because of Illinois budgetary problems, the state legislature and governor could not agree on a budget that included MAP grant funding. However, on June 30, 2016, Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner signed a stopgap budget, part of which provides funding for MAP grants. For Elmhurst College, the temporary budget funds MAP for fiscal year 2016 only. Therefore, there is concern among MAP-eligible students who rely on these grants to accomplish their educational pursuits. “The MAP grant allows me to pay for school,” senior Megan O’Toole said. “If I don’t get a MAP grant next semester, I might not be able to finish my last semester.”

Desiree Chen, interim director of Communications & Public Affairs at EC, says that in past terms the College honored its MAP grant commitments despite the lack of funding by the State. According to Chen, this April the state approved a stopgap budget that included 1.7 million of the MAP monies, however the funding only covered the Fall 2015 term. “On June 30, the state legislature again passed a stopgap budget that appropriated the remaining $1.6 million MAP monies promised to these students for FY16,” Chen said. “The College received $1.7 million of these funds on May 2 and received the remaining $1.6 million on July 21.” As of now, the Illinois legislature and governor have not signed off on a finalized budget that includes MAP grant funding for the current term. In light of the circumstances, Elmhurst College has decided that they will be providing a replacement grant that will be awarded to MAP-eligible students. “This grant will cover the

Photo by Stefan Carlson College students protest Governor Rauner’s lack of funding MAP Grants outside his office in February.

shortfall in their MAP award, should the state be unable to fully or partially fund the program for the Fall term,” Chen said. According to Chen, EC continues to urge legislators on the signing of a finalized budget on

behalf of the MAP eligible students. “Until the State of Illinois commits to fund MAP in FY17, the College will remain concerned for the MAP-eligible students who have been promised these grant monies by the

State,” she said. “Our plan is to continue not only to monitor the state’s budget situation over the coming months, but also to advocate for our students with legislators.”

Ian Crone leaves EC, accepts position at NIU SAANIYA aHMED Editor-in-Chief After 11 years as the director of the Frick Center, this past June Ian Crone accepted a new position as director of the Holmes Student Center at Northern Illinois University (NIU). His last day at Elmhurst College was Friday, July 15.

Crone expressed excitement for his new position, which he said is in line with his career aspirations.

their student center a place where students can get involved and have wonderful experiences,” he said.

“I’m very much a proponent of a college union idea so I’m excited to join the community at NIU and help them make

The Holmes Student Center (HSC) at NIU is similar to the Frick Center at EC in that it serves as a central hub of the

campus. According to Crone, it boasts a 78-room hotel, several dining venues, a bookstore, and bowling lanes, among other amenities. Additionally, the HSC will be undergoing a multi-million dollar renovation over the course of the next few years to further improve the student experience. “My understanding is that NIU really wants to elevate the capacity of the Holmes Student Center to serve students, so I really want to help ensure that their experiences within the facility are meaningful and developmental,” Crone said. “I want them to feel like they belong and like they’re a part of the community.” At a farewell reception held in his honor on Monday, July 11 in the Bryan Room of the Frick Center, Crone admitted he will miss the student community at EC. “It’s really bittersweet because Elmhurst is a wonderful community and I’ve had so many great adventures here,” he said. “It’s been such a privilege to partner with student leaders and do great things.”

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At the reception, Elizabeth Doyle, director of student activities at EC, described Crone as a “role model and champion” who “always has something positive to offer” to the community. Echoing Doyle’s remarks, junior Emma Kaminski described Crone as an approachable, enthusiastic person to work with and said his door was “always open to answer questions.” Interim Dean of Students Christine Smith agreed with Kaminski’s sentiments. In her farewell address to Crone, Smith reminded him that although NIU was receiving “a fabulous person,” he “will forever be a Bluejay.” In keeping with that notion, Crone encourages students at EC to continue to stay in touch with him. “I look forward to hearing about all the good things that are taking place and about how everyone has continued to be successful,” he said. Crone’s new email address is icrone@niu.edu.

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EC hosts police training, addresses active shooter response SAANIYA AHMED EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

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Elmhurst police officers escort victim to medical care during a training exercise at the Mill Theatre.

“Two confirmed dead,” squawked the police radio. Elmhurst police officers stormed inside the Mill Theatre as the radio relayed the message that “numerous 911 calls” had been placed from the EC campus regarding an active shooter inside the theatre. The scene was a simulation, part of a three-day training program held between July 26 and July 28 during which EC partnered with the Elmhurst Police Department, the Elmhurst Fire Department, and Elmhurst emergency services to address each agency’s response in the event of a campus shooter incident. The program’s necessity stems from the troubling fact that campus shootings in the United States has increased exponentially over the last decade. There have been at least 160 incidents since 2013, as reported through a study con-

ducted by Everytown, an organization that studies gun violence in the nation.

days of the program, an experience he described as being very realistic.

During the first half of each day, officers from the Elmhurst Police Department underwent training in Dinkmeyer Hall during which they discussed possible strategies for various incidents. Later, the Elmhurst Fire Department and Dupage County Emergency Communications (DuComm) — the agency that handles police and fire dispatch in the city of Elmhurst — joined the officers for an exercise inside the Mill Theatre.

“It’s a lot of fun playing the bad guy, but it gets very scary and intense, especially when you’ve got all these guys running at you with AR-15 rifles,” he said, referencing the guns loaded with paintballs that were used for the exercise.

The goal of the exercise was to provide officers with a way to apply the lessons they learned during training to a live scenario. Volunteers from the Elmhurst Citizens’ Police Academy (CPA) assisted in the exercise by acting out various active shooter scenarios inside the theatre. CPA alum Richard Doyle played the role of the offender all three

“They’re firing rounds at you and you hear them whizzing by your head and nearly missing you and it changes your mind,” Doyle added. “I think if more criminals did something like this, they might think twice before committing a crime.” The exercise began when a first group of four officers entered the Mill Theatre as the radio described the suspect as an “armed white male in a white shirt.” Shortly thereafter, a second and then third group of officers followed. The staggering

of officers was meant to imitate the real-life protocol of backup officers arriving on the scene of a crime after the initial police response. Once inside the theatre, the officers worked to identify the shooter amongst the crowd in the dimly lit room with no prior knowledge of the scenario. The outcome varied each time the exercise was conducted, but the offender was either shot or taken into custody each time. While the officers were still inside the theatre, they regularly updated the number of casualties on the radio to communicate the number of ambulances that were needed. In one version of the exercise, the fire alarm inside the theatre was sounded, making it difficult for officers to clearly hear each other on the radio and thus forcing them to find alternative ways to communicate from inside the building.

Approximately 10 minutes into the exercise, ambulances had started to arrive at the scene, although they were physically present on campus since the beginning of the exercise. The delay was meant to simulate the time it would take for paramedics to arrive in a real-life incident and to ensure the area was secure so as to avoid more casualties. Once the offender had been shot or taken into custody, several officers began escorting victims out to triage areas where they were treated by medics, while others began securing the area by posting officers at various intervals to ensure there were no more offenders. The exercise concluded when the area was deemed secured and all victims had been brought out of the theatre. Deputy Chief Michael McLean of the Elmhurst Police

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Photo by Mia Harman Elmhurst officers assess victim’s injuries in the triage area of the training exercise.

Department explained that the order the officers worked in during the exercise can be attributed to a structure based on priorities. “When there’s a real incident, ahead of time, we have structures in place so the officers know what their responsibilities are. In this instance, the officers’ first job is to locate the shooter and to neutralize him — that means either arresting him and taking him into custody, or unfortunately shooting him if we have to to keep him from hurting other people,” Mclean went on to explain that the second and third prior-

ities include tending to the injured, and then finally, securing the area and starting to investigate. The most important part of the exercise for the Elmhurst Police Department was working with the other agencies to have a clear communication plan in place, according to McLean. He explained that such extreme incidents require prior runthroughs in order to be handled as effectively as possible. “Some incidents that policemen and firemen handle are slow and you can take your time to think about it and go through an investigation,” said McLean.

“But with something like this, where lives are on the line and seconds really count, you really have to have the plans worked out ahead of time and the relationships worked out ahead of time to ensure you can handle it the right way.” The exercise was the first of its kind on the EC campus, according to Jeff Kedrowski, executive director of security and emergency management at Elmhurst College, who was in charge of the organization of the training program and exercise. “We have hosted training like this on campus before, but each training event is a little differ-

ent... This is the first time that we have had the Elmhurst Police Department and Elmhurst Fire Department training together on campus for an active shooter event,” he said. In organizing the training, Kedrowski worked to bring the exercise as close to a real-life scenario as possible. He said such exercises are necessary so that in the case of a real incident, all agencies involved are able to coordinate their plans effectively.

incident, and gave the College a chance to coordinate our response plans with our municipal partners,” he said. Kedrowski said it is not likely that EC will host the same training program on its campus again, but suggested it might see more multiple-agency training programs and exercises in the future.

“This exercise gave the police and fire personnel the opportunity to practice together so they are better prepared for an

Photo by Mia Harman Elmhurst police officers prepare to enter the Mill Theatre after receiving 911 calls of an active shooter on the EC campus during a three day training program.

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Construction workers lay out new Chartwells cafeteria, which will be unveiled Aug. 29. (top). Two construction workers help assemble a salad bar counter for the new cafeteria (bottom).

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Breaking free from boredom on a budget Stefan Carlson Assistant A&E Editor

On a small campus like Elmhurst’s, it can be difficult to find things to do during your free time that won’t break the bank. Parties are usually reserved for weekends and if you don’t know the right people, they can be hard to find. If you’re not napping, eating, catching up on homework, or binge watching Netflix, you might not know what to do. Don’t worry. We’ve got you covered. Here are a few things you can do on campus and in downtown Elmhurst to help cure your boredom on a budget.

The library on campus is a great place to kill time, whether you’re catching up on homework that’s due Monday or chatting over coffee with a friend between classes in the library’s café. The library also has one of the best Wi-Fi connections on campus, which means you are free to binge-watch Netflix to your heart’s content if your dorm’s Wi-Fi just isn’t cutting it. The upper and lower floors are designated quiet study floors, so make sure to stay on the main floor if you forgot your headphones or feel like talking. Please don’t be the douchebag that breaks this rule. Your peers trying to cram for a test or finish a paper will appreciate it. 3.) Faganel Hall

On Campus: 1.) Founder’s Lounge: The sitting area located on the main floor of Elmhurst’s student center, The Frick Center, is a great place to kill time. Founder’s includes a Starbucks, a fancy fireplace, rotating art exhibitions, and lots and lots of comfy chairs. Student organizations are always meeting in Founder’s, and it’s not difficult to find at least one person from Greek life sitting at the tables near the coffee shop. If you’re looking to join a club but are unsure of what the clubs actually do at Elmhurst, hang out in the Founder’s Lounge and catch a glimpse of what they’re actually like when they think no one’s watching, which might be pretty entertaining in and of itself. 2.) AC Buehler Library:

Do you feel sluggish and exhausted? Have you been eating nothing but pizza and bacon burgers from the cafeteria? Did you just top it all off with a weekend of hedonistic binge drinking at some senior’s house off campus? If this sounds like you, or if this sounds like your plans for your first weekend at Elmhurst, then you might want to take the next weekend off and stop https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zwZLQY3frJLG-sdX_ cWv11t_yhbUlyn9t0s5AfMit_c/ edit?usp=sharing by Faganel Hall instead. Faganel Hall offers a wide range of both strength training and cardiovascular equipment. There’s also basketball, volleyball, and racquetball courts available for student use. 4.) Irion: The tight corridors of Elmhurst’s music building are

home to Elmhurst’s most musically gifted students who practice during all hours of the day. If you’re looking for a free concert, find a nice seat outside of Buik recital hall or one of the practice rooms and take in the music. Off Campus: 1.) Elmhurst Public Library: The Public Library offers students a place to get coffee and enjoy the impressive modern architecture of the library. With a large selection of books, movies, and a cozy coffee shop, the library is a perfect place to sit, relax, and have some alone time. 2.) The York Theatre:

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You can enjoy the latest mainstream releases at the local cinema without having to go far as the York Theatre is located in the heart of downtown Elm-

hurst. If the normal ticket price of $9 is a bit too steep for your pockets, the theatre offers tickets for $5 all-day every Tuesday.

shop in Elmhurst’s Metra station, owner “Pilot” Pete Thomas has been brewing up specialty coffee for commuters since 2011.

3.) Brewpoint, Elijah’s, and Pilot Pete’s 4.) Portillo’s: Owned and operated by locals, these mom-and-pop coffee shops offers a cornucopia of caffeinated beverages, pastries, snacks, and sandwiches. Brewpoint offers special event nights, which can range from knitting to a board game night. Elijah’s embraces its local roots by always keeping its walls packed with upcoming Elmhurst events. The community reciprocates by devouring its homemade scones, a local favorite. Pilot Pete’s may look small, but that doesn’t mean you should ignore it. From its quaint

If you’re not from the Chicagoland area, you might not know about this regional fast food franchise. Portillo’s offers hot dogs, burgers, beefs, fries, and legendary chocolate cake at arguably reasonable prices. (It’s a bit pricier than McDonald’s, but not as expensive as traditional restaurants.) Eating at Portillo’s at least once is regarded as a Chicagoland right of passage, but chances are you’ll be coming back here again and again to forget about just how bad months of nothing but cafeteria food can be. Luckily, Elmhurst’s Portillo’s is just a 10 minute walk from campus.

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Songs to get through week one at EC Haley McMahan Staff Writer We here at The Leader know that if you’re reading this, you probably already have your Spotify playlists figured out, but level with us here. You’re an incoming student. You came to this school to experience something new.

Day 2. “Don’t Wanna Be Your Girl”

Day 6. “Headlights” Day 4. “Talk”

This song by Wet, an indie pop group from Brooklyn, has a very relaxed vibe to it. It’s a good song to fall asleep to or to do your first batch of homework to. This song gives you a chance So we’ve provided a list of to take a deep breath, relax, seven songs for the first seven calm down and fight that initial days of the semester. We’ve also bout of homesickness. given you alternative choices Alternatives: David Bowbecause we know everyone has ie“Young Americans”, Regina different tastes. You’re in colSpektor“Small Town Moon”, lege now. You’re here to expand Simon & Garfunkel- “The your interests, so give these Sound of Silence” , SZA- “Child’s songs a chance. You might Play” find something new that really speaks to you. Day 3. “Lay it All on Me” (feat. Ed Sheeran) Day 1. “Naïve” English rockers, The Kooks, provide the perfect title to start the week because every new student at Elmhurst is clueless about what is to come this year. This song is also a great way to pump yourself up for your first 8 a.m. class.

“Money Trees”

This quiet song by English drum and bass band Rudimental has more of an upbeat tone to it. This is a good song to listen to when you need a little push to finish homework or when you’re feeling extra tired in the morning.

Alternatives: All American Alternatives: The Chainsmokers- “Closer”, David Bow- Rejects- “Gives You Hell”, The ie- “Heroes”, Nirvana- “School”, Beatles- “Norwegian Wood” Bleached- “Wednesday Night Utada- “Exodus ‘04” Melody”, Kendrick Lamar-

This song, by DJ Snake and George Maple, is quite a bit more energetic than the others. It is a good song for driving to school or walking to class, or it could be a good Thursday night song to jam to. Alternatives: Chicago- “25 or Six to Four”, Tommy James & The Shondells- “Crystal Blue Persuasion”, Ying Yang Twins“The Whisper Song”, Katy Perry“Waking Up in Vegas” Day 5. “Higher” This song by The Naked and Famous, a New Zealand based indie electronic band, is a very catchy song that is a good pickme-up if you’re feeling down or overwhelmed by school. This song is a good mood-booster to get you ready for the weekend. Alternatives: FIDLAR“Cheap Beer”, Jimi Hendrix“All Along the Watchtower”, Lissie- “Pursuit of Happiness (Kid Cudi Cover)”, P!nk - “So What”,

Tor Miller is an up-andcoming indie pop singer from Brooklyn. We enjoy the tempo of this song but the main reason we chose this song was because of the lyrics. The lyrics describe the pressure college students experience from the high expectations of friends and family. Alternatives: J. Cole- “‘03 Adolescence”, J. Geils Band“House Party” Talking Heads“Once in a Lifetime”, Company of Thieves- “Pressure” Day 7. “She’s American”

This song by the 1975 is an essential for the first week of school because we could all use a song that helps us handle the stresses of beginning a new journey. Alternatives: The Beatles“Blackbird”, Crowded House“Don’t Dream It’s Over”, The Last Shadow Puppets- “Aviation”, Traffic- “Glad/Freedom Writer” We hope that you find at least one song on this list that will stick with you. At the very least, we hope you enjoy giving something new a chance. After all, that’s why you’re here. Try new things, like them––or don’t–– and learn from the experience.

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A guide to staying safe on the CTA and Metra Know which trains to take and which to avoid Kenneth Edison Managing Editor Many students coming from other states have no doubt heard stories depicting Chicago as the murder capital of the country, or even dubbing it “Chiraq.” The vast majority of Chicago is a wonderful place and completely safe, but it would be disingenuous to say that there are not dangerous places in the city. It’s important to be smart, informed, and confident while still feeling free to discover the city for yourself.

“Avoid the Red line south of Sox/35th Street and the Green Line south of Roosevelt. I’ve gotten jumped on both trains,” he explained. “Some dude asked [me and my friend] if he could use our phones and we said no because he had a phone in his hand. He got up and asked again, all of a sudden three other dudes are with him and they forced us in that little section of the train where the driver sits.”

While public transportation such as Chicago’s CTA and Metra trains are great ways to navigate the city, there are some trains that are best avoided. Some of the city trains have had passengers get mugged or harassed while on board. With that in mind, here are the trains that you should probably steer clear of and the ones that are safer to take.

This highlights one of the problems of the CTA: there’s no driver or conductor in the cars where the passengers are sitting, so a lot of wild things can go on. Luckily for Alex, he didn’t have anything the men attacking him seemed to be looking for.

What to Avoid It is widely known among Chicago natives that the CTA Red Line can be pretty dangerous when going south of downtown Chicago, especially at night. Chicago native Alex Cordero spoke about his own experience on the Red and Green Lines, warning of the potential dangers of taking it.

“They started pushing us and tried going through our stuff. They didn’t find anything on me but Pokemon cards though,” he said. Hector Saldana, a student at Harold Washington, spoke about a similar experience with a different train: the Pink Line. “The Pink Line gets sketchy past Central Park. They’re not the best neighborhoods past that point. There’s Little Village File photo

and so on,” he said. “A lot of people who either are drunk or gang members come on there at night. I was on the Pink Line one night and got bopped on the head by this crazy drunk guy on my way home from work. It just gets kinda dangerous at night, not necessarily saying to be afraid of it, just be cautious.” These are the three most widely recognized lines to be avoided in the city. While other lines such as the Blue, Purple, Orange or Brown might have problems of their own, the ones previously mentioned seem to stand out as places that aren’t necessarily the most welcoming.

What to Take As a general rule Metra trains tend to be a pretty safe option as there is a Metra conductor in the car most of the time and they’ll generally remove unruly passengers. It will cost much more than a CTA train, though. Metra tickets start at $3.50 and can be as expensive as $7.75. CTA train rides anywhere in the city only cost $2.25. Once in the city, the aforementioned Blue, Brown, Purple, and Orange lines are all reliable ways to get where you need to go. Use caution, but don’t feel the need to be afraid. Chicago is an amazing town, so get out there and experience it.

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Pokemon Go: Bringing Elmhurst together Stefan Carlson Assistant A&E Editor Pokémon Go, the free-toplay mobile game that soared to worldwide popularity upon its release in July, has landed in Elmhurst. Already, there’s a growing community of local players based on campus, and the semester hasn’t even started yet. These players, the most dedicated of which refer to themselves as trainers, have strategically flocked to EC. Pokémon Go rewards players bonuses for being in close proximity to local landmarks, over 30 of which are located on campus. (See campus map on pg.14 for specific examples.) The resulting influx of visitors has caused quite the spectacle. At peak playing times, there are groups as large as 20 people walking through campus together, all of them intermittently looking down at their phones as they search for Pokémon. Although some might think this fascination with cartoon creatures bizarre or a waste of time, the players adamantly disagree. To many local trainers, Pokémon Go is more than just a game. It’s a community-builder. Pokémon Go is strengthening the relationship between the college and the larger commu-

nity of Elmhurst according to Madiha Ahmed, an EC student ambassador, who has seen this aspect of the game first-hand.

Frank Cesario, an undergrad at College of DuPage, ran into an old friend one night while playing on campus.

“I always see kids [from] the neighborhood ride their bikes around the campus,” she said. “I also know of people that have come here late at night just to play the game so you’re [going to find] a lot of dedicated trainers around.”

“It was nice to catch up with him over something we still have in common,” he said. “We used to play Pokémon together all the time when we were kids.”

One such dedicated trainer

Pokémon Go has done more for Cesario than to rekindle old relationships, it’s helped him make new ones.

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“For people like me with social anxiety,” he added “Pokémon Go lets us go out and meet new people because we know everyone playing the game has a common interest.” With the new semester on the way, it will be interesting to see how these newly-formed communities affect life on campus. But one thing’s for sure — if you want to make a friend this semester, or even become a part

of the Pokémon Go community on campus for yourself, all you have to do is look for someone staring down at their phone and start talking to them about Pokémon. You might be pleasantly surprised by what happens when you team up with strangers while trying to catch ‘em all.

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FINDING YOUR CLIQUE IN ONE QUIZ: THE LEADER SHARES FIVE TIPS TO NAVIGATE CAMPUS LIFE

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FAIZA IKRAM NEWS EDITOR

We all want to belong. Picture this: It’s your first day of school as you walk through the cafeteria. Football players in one corner, dropping food faster than a three-year-old toddler. In another corner, the self-proclaimed hipsters are hard at work instagramming their food and adjusting the eyeglasses they don’t need. Among the wild crowd of computer science geeks, mean girls, and polysci majors, where should you sit? We’ve got you covered.

WHILE POLITICS MAKE MOST PEOPLE SICK, DISCUSSING THE LATEST UPDATES ON THE MAP GRANTS MAKES YOUR HEART POUND WITH EXCITEMENT. MEETINGS ARE A STAPLE OF YOUR LIFE. YOU ARE… An SGA member

YOU CAN OFTEN BE SEEN WEARING A HOT PINK T-SHIRT, SIPPING FROM A STARBUCKS PUMPKIN-SPICED LATTE. THERE IS A 90 PERCENT CHANCE YOU’RE WHITE, AND A 75 PERCENT CHANCE YOU’RE BLONDE. YOU WEAR YOGA PANTS WHENEVER YOU CAN, BUT HAVE NEVER DONE YOGA A DAY IN YOUR LIFE. YOU ARE… A sorority girl

YOU ARE FREQUENTLY SEEN SPORTING A JERSEY WITH A NUMBER ON IT. “P**SY” IS ONE OF THE VERY FEW WORDS IN YOUR DICTIONARY. THE CAFETERIA AND LANGHORST FIELD ARE YOUR NATURAL HABITATS. YOU ARE… A jock

YOU MOST LIKELY HAVE LONG HAIR AND CAN BE FREQUENTLY SPOTTED HAULING A BLACK CASE AROUND CAMPUS. YOU’RE OFTEN DESCRIBED AS “DEEP” AND THE FEDORA IS A STAPLE IN YOUR WARDROBE. YOU ARE… A music student

THE ADMINISTRATION, AND PRETTY MUCH EVERYONE ELSE, HATES YOU. YOU CAN OFTEN BE SEEN BEGGING PEOPLE TO LET YOU TALK TO THEM. YOU DESPERATELY TRY TO STAY RELEVANT ON CAMPUS, AND TRY TO GET STUDENTS ON CAMPUS TO READ YOUR SHIT. IN YOUR FREE TIME, YOU ENJOY DESTROYING PEOPLE’S REPUTATIONS. YOU LIVE ON COFFEE AND PROCRASTINATION IS YOUR FAVORITE RUSH. YOU ARE... A writer for The Leader

YOU’RE A NERD. YOU MOST LIKELY WEAR GLASSES, AND ARE OFTEN SEEN ON CAMPUS WORKING AT THE LEARNING CENTER. AT PARTIES, YOU FIND A DISCUSSION OF THE “CLASSIFICATION OF FINITE SIMPLE GROUPS” THEOREM WAY MORE INTERESTING THAN A KEG OF BEER. YOU ARE…. YOU ARE A VERY WELL-INFORMED PERSON. YOU KNOW ABOUT AND HAVE AN OPINION ON ALL THE HOT TOPICS ON CAMPUS. YOU KNOW WHO’S WHO IN THE FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATION. YOU ARE AWARE OF ALL THE EVENTS THAT HAPPEN AT ELMHURST. YOU EVEN KNOW WHAT PRESIDENT VANAKEN’S FAVORITE COLOR IS. YOU ARE… A reader of The Leader

YOUR BACKPACK WEIGHS 300 LBS. YOU FIND YOURSELF FRANTICALLY DRIVING AROUND CAMPUS BEFORE YOUR FIRST CLASS OF THE DAY LOOKING FOR ANY LEGAL PLACE TO PARK ON CAMPUS. YOUR RADIO IS YOUR ONLY FRIEND. YOU ARE… A commuter student A Donald Trump supporter

NINETY PERCENT OF YOUR WARDROBE CONSISTS OF CAMO AND AMERICAN FLAG UNDERWEAR. YOUR WET DREAM IS TO HELP BUILD A WALL AROUND MEXICO, AND IRAN WHILE YOU’RE AT IT. YOU HAVE COMPLICATED FEELINGS TOWARD CHINA AND BROWN PEOPLE. YOU BELIEVE AMERICA’S WORST ENEMIES ARE POLITICAL CORRECTNESS, LIBERALS, EXTREMIST ISLAM, BLACK LIVES MATTER RADICALS, POOR PEOPLE, AND….THE LIST IS ENDLESS, BUT YOU’RE WILLING TO DEDICATE YOUR LIFE TO SAVING AMERICA RIGHT FROM YOUR MOTHER’S BASEMENT. YOU ARE...

YOU GET ALL YOUR POLITICAL INFORMATION FROM NOWTHIS AND MEMES ON FACEBOOK. THERE’S A 90 PERCENT CHANCE YOU’RE NOT A STRAIGHT, WHITE MALE. YOU’LL VOTE FOR ANY CANDIDATE WITH A VAGINA. YOU’RE EASILY OFFENDED: EVERYONE’S A RACIST AND SEXIST EXCEPT YOU. YOUR WARDROBE CONSISTS OF NO BRAS. YOU FEEL THE WORLD WOULD BE A BETTER PLACE IF MEN CEASED TO EXIST. IN YOUR FREE TIME, YOU’RE ON TWITTER TYPING UP HASHTAGS LIKE #HISSMALLHANDS. A Hillary Clinton supporter

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Trace Nardi Staff Writer Football The Elmhurst College football team is looking forward to opening the 2016 season against Loras College on September 3rd after finishing 4-6 and 1-6 in CCIW (College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin) play at the end of the 2015 season. The 2016 Bluejays will see several new players leading the offense and defense positions after a number of graduating seniors exited the team. As seen in the final game of the 2015 season against North Central College, finishing strong were offensive players sopho-

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more Orlando Hernandez and senior Drew Domino.nSeniors Andy Warsen, Sean Wetherell and Perode Charles will lead the Bluejays’ defense. Volleyball A majority of the volleyball roster will return for the 2016 season with the exception of two key team members, Peggy Clemens and Shannon Burns, who graduated this past spring. According to Head Coach Julie Hall, Clemens and Burns successfully mentored the team prior to their departure at the end of the season. The Bluejays will look toward juniors Mel Lundin, Hannah Davis, Mary Lawrence, and seniors Hannah Nimrick, Kerry Swain, and Amy Schryver to lead the team.

The team finished the 2015 season with a 24-12 overall record and ranked 15th in the AVCA (American Volleyball Coaches Association) Poll. The 2015 season ended in the first round of the NCAA Division III Tournament with a 24-26, 21-25, 25-18, 23-25 loss to No. 15 ranked University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. The 2016 season will begin with a home game against Gustavus Adolphus College on Sept. 2.

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draw and then an amazing 109, 11-round shootout, Carthage College advanced to the CCIW Tournament Championship. This was the second consecutive year that Elmhurst advanced to the CCIW semifinals. Elmhurst finished the season with an 8-8-3 overall record.

Josh Arvidson and Austin Larsen as well as juniors Alec Gnass, Nick King, and Nick Fecci as their season kicks off against Earlham College on Sept. 2. Women’s Soccer

The Elmhurst women’s soccer team wrapped up the 2015 The 2016 Bluejays will look for season in a 2-1 winner-take-all leadership from sophomores

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Men’s Soccer The 2015 season came to a crushing end for the Elmhurst men’s soccer team with a shootout in the semifinal of the CCIW tournament. After a scoreless double overtime

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loss to Carthage College and a fifth-place finish in the CCIW. The Bluejays ended their season with an 8-6-2, 3-4-0 CCIW overall record. Anchoring the Bluejays will be junior goalkeeper, Melinda Vickers. Women’s Golf The Elmhurst women’s golf team finished the 2015 season with a total score of 1,243 to place eighth at the 2015 CCIW Championship. Senior Brittany Stevens was Elmhurst’s top finisher by placing 34th with a 287 and senior Kayla Hansen finished with a score of 298 for 36th place. Sophomore Brittany Zabel placed 40th with a score of 322 and senior Madison Rankin placed 42nd with a score of 336. Men’s Golf In closing the 2015 season, the Elmhurst men’s golf team

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took fifth place at the 2015 CCIW Championships at The Rail Golf Course. The Bluejays finished the event with a total score of 1,232 over the threeday, four-round event. Juniors Kyle Brenkman and Wyatt Stickney shot an identical score of 304 and were the high scorers for Elmhurst, which ended in a tie for 15th place in the individual standings. Senior Jeremy Yoder placed 35th and sophomore Tyler Ross placed 40th in the standings to complete the strong showing for the Bluejays. Women’s Tennis The Elmhurst College women’s tennis team ended their 2016 spring season tied for fifth place with North Park University in the CCIW Championships. Leading the Bluejays in singles and doubles play rising sophomores Ava Kolman, Rachel Rettger and Chiara Gaudio and

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SEPTEMBER SPORTS WEEK ONE 01

WOMENS SOCCER:

VOLLEYBALL:

GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS COLLEGE R.A. FAGANEL HALL 2 P.M.

DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY LANGHORST FIELD 7 P.M.

CORNELL COLLEGE R.A. FAGANEL HALL 6 P.M.

MENS SOCCER

MENS GOLF:

NONE

EDGEWOOD COLLEGE FAL INVITATIONAL JANESVILLE, WIS. 11 A.M.

03 FOOTBALL:

LORAS COLLEGE DUBUQUE, IOWA 1 P.M.

ANDERSON UNIVERSITY ANDERSON IND. 3 P.M.

WOMENS SOCCER: OLIVET COLLEGE LANGHORST FIELD 2 P.M.

HANOVER COLLEGE BRUNE TENNIS COURTS 1 P.M. CARTHAGE COLLEGE SHOOT OUT ON THE BORDER BRISTOL WIS. 12 P.M./ 9 A.M.

06 NONE

07 VOLLEYBALL:

VS DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY WHITEWATER, WIS. 7 P.M.

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN -LA CROSSE R.A. FAGANEL HALL 9 A.M.

MENS SOCCER:

WOMENS TENNIS:

WOMENS GOLF:

VOLLEYBALL:

BLUFFTON UNIVERSITY R.A. FAGANEL HALL 1 P.M.

EARLHAM COLLEGE RICHMOND IND. 5 P.M.

WHEATON COLLEGE WHEATON IL. 7 P.M.

05 NONE

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN -WHITEWATER WHITEWATER, WIS. 7 P.M.

MENS SOCCER:

DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY LANGHORST FIELD 7 P.M.

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