Loyola Phoenix, Volume 48, Issue 16

Volume 48

Issue 16

LOYOLA PHOENIX JANUARY 25, 2017

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Students struggle to find oncampus halal, Kosher options CARLY BEHM cbehm@luc.edu

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First-year psychology major Shoshanah Altman-Shafer follows a Kosher diet, which restricts certain kinds of foods and follows Jewish customs of preparation. She said Loyola’s dining hall staff informed her that accommodations could be made to provide Kosher food for her, but Altman-Shafer later found there wasn’t any Kosher food there.

“It would have been fine if I had been … able to plan for not having Kosher food provided for me,” said the 19-yearold. “I could have taken that into account and figured out how I was going to eat during the semester, but because I was somewhat blindsided with that, I didn’t know what I should do.”

Other students face similar problems at Lake Shore Campus (LSC) dining halls, which some students contend don’t provide enough accommodations to those with religious dietary needs.

Ayesha Ahmed, a first-year bioinformatics major, practices Islam and follows the religion’s dietary rules.

She said she has trouble eating properly because the dining halls don’t regularly offer halal meat, which is

The Takeaways Simpson Dining Hall is currently the only dining hall that serves halal meat. Kosher meat is not available in any dining hall.

Aramark is looking to add more options in the future for Jewish and Muslim students who have religious dietary restrictions.

meat specially prepared in accordance with Islamic culture. Among Loyola’s three LSC dining halls — de Nobili Dining Hall, Damen Dining Hall and Simpson Dining Hall — Simpson is the only one that offers halal meat, according to the 18-year-old.

“I had to get permission to get off the meal plan because I couldn’t focus on school,” said Ahmed. “I wasn’t eating properly because what I can eat [in the dining halls] was mostly vegan or vegetarian. I wasn’t getting proper nutrition [and] that affected my focus in school and energy levels were definitely down.”

First-and second-year students are required to live on campus and have a meal plan. Ahmed lives in Campion Hall and must go across campus to get halal meat from Simpson.

Halal and Kosher diets are specific to Islam and Judaism, respectively.

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After a historic nationwide march, participants say action is needed for real change JULIE WHITEHAIR AND GRACE RUNKEL jwhitehair@luc.edu grunkel@luc.edu

Director of the Loyola Women’s Studies and Gender Studies (WSGS) program Betsy Jones Hemenway expected a large turnout at the Women’s March in Chicago on Jan. 22. About 40 people had said they would join a group she organized to depart from Loyola to the downtown rally that expected to draw 50,000 participants.

But upon arrival at the rally, the 70 people that ended up traveling with the WSGS group found a larger crowd than anyone had predicted — 250,000 people came out to march in Chicago.

Such mass support was reflected worldwide for the march, which aimed to shed light on women’s issues, such as inadequate access to health care and violence against women. An estimated 500,000 people showed up in Washington, D.C., the main location of the Women’s March. People marched in all 50 states and in multiple continents and countries, from Australia to Argentina.

“Just being in the crowd and feeling everybody’s energy — it was a very friendly, equal group,” Jones Hemenway said. “I mean, certainly everyone had very strong opinions and [was] chanting and shouting and wanted their voices heard, but …. it was very peaceful.”

The march was largely planned as a response to President Donald J. Trump’s Jan. 21 inauguration, but it

wasn’t the first of its kind. A similar protest for women’s suffrage occurred the day before Woodrow Wilson’s inauguration in 1913.

Yet, when observing photos of the century-old march, and even marches of more recent years, the crowds each year look strikingly different for one reason in particular: many groups were formerly excluded from rallying.

The modern Women’s March included women of diverse races, sexual and gender identification, and beliefs, whereas women’s movements in the past were primarily comprised of straight, white women. This time around, many men and children also attended as allies for the women’s movement.

Associate professor and Graduate Program Director of History Michelle Nickerson, who studies women’s history, said the newfound inclusivity of this movement will help address the root of society’s problems to make everyone equal.

“I think we’ve learned a lot, for example, from both the strides made by and the mistakes made by the women’s movement of the 1970s,” said Nickerson. “For example, feminism is thriving right now with the latest generation of intersectional feminists. I think it’s because they’ve basically taken many of the fantastic ideas and issues of American feminism, but they’ve managed to create … a much wider community of people.”

FOR MORE: Read more about the post-inauguration protests throughout this issue.

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Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt received one of the biggest shocks of her 97 years on earth two months ago when Athletic Director Steve Watson asked for her permission to induct her into the Loyola Athletics Hall of Fame. On Jan. 21, the idea became a reality: Sister Jean was the 173rd person inducted into the Loyola Athletics Hall of Fame.

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FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK EDITORIAL Editor-in-Chief Grace Runkel Managing Editor Nader Issa General Manager Robert Baurley News Editor Trisha McCauley Assistant News Editors Julie Whitehair, Michael McDevitt

Grace Runkel, Editor-in-Chief grunkel@luc.edu

We witnessed a historic moment on Saturday, Jan. 21. Across the country, nearly 3.2 million people filled streets, parks and other public places, according to estimates from polling and analysis website FiveThirtyEight.

Here in Chicago, the turnout blew past the estimated 50,000 people, as organizers said more than 250,000 people attended the rally and march near Grant Park.

Whether or not you support the women’s movement, you have to admit the gathering was unprecedented and overwhelmingly peaceful.

Over the weekend, as the staff of The Phoenix planned coverage for this issue, we thought our opinion section’s email — opinion@ loyolaphoenix.com — would be

flooded with op-ed submissions. It was clear while watching the Women’s March unfold that a lot of people had a lot to say.

But our inbox remained empty.

The First Amendment guarantees our rights to freedom of religion, free speech, free press and freedom to petition and to assemble. Clearly, the millions who marched on Jan. 21 excercise the right to assemble. But, we shouldn’t forget about the others — especially the press.

Now, during an era of “alternative facts,” it is more important than ever to protect the press because it holds people in power accountable. However, the press isn’t just a platform for journalists. The opinion section is for the readers, too.

If you have something to say or an opinion to promote, submit it to our opinion section. Yes, it’s easier to post something on Facebook where you know who will read it, who might agree and even who might disagree, but printing your thoughts in a publication gives them more validity and exposes them to a much larger audience.

If Jan. 21 was any indication of what the next four years will be like, it looks like people are going to be much more involved in their government. But, I hope the power of the civil discourse that goes on within the pages of the newspapers is not forgotten.

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3 Chicago protests Donald Trump presidency

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4 Fine, I’ll recycle

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5 DACA rundown

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Disdain for Trump demonstrated at LUC MICHAEL MCDEVITT AND JULIE WHITEHAIR mmcdevitt@luc.edu jwhitehair1@luc.edu

When the bells of Madonna della Strada Chapel tolled at noon on Jan. 20, almost 200 Loyola students, faculty and administrators joined in a walkout to protest the inauguration of Donald J. Trump as the 45th U.S. president.

Representatives from several student organizations led a rally on the East Quad in front of Cudahy Hall and delivered speeches before moving the demonstration to Damen Student Center for a sit-in.

The walkout coincided with the timing of Trump’s inauguration in Washington, D.C. The overall message of the demonstration was a call to action for students to stand in solidarity and fight for the rights they believe to be inherent. Representatives from an estimated 10 student organizations in attendance spoke at the rally.

The leaders and speakers expressed concern about what they call Trump’s rhetoric of racism and misogyny, his anti-Muslim and anti-immigrant policy proposals and his policies on the issues of climate change, worker’s rights and health care.

Matthar Bayo, a 21-year-old junior, was one of the organizers representing Loyola Students for Worker Justice (SWJ) and the African Student Alliance (ASA). He said he was impressed by the turnout and diversity of views represented, and said it made him feel optimistic about the future.

“It shows that people care. It shows that the Loyola community as a unit cares,” said the political science and international studies double major. “I’m happy with the turnout, the way things went today.”

Another SWJ organizer, Brock Johnson, agreed that every group’s message was heard.

“One of the major emphases of this demonstration was to demonstrate how all of these struggles are interrelated and develop from the same source,” said the 20-year-old junior sociology major. “I think, in that respect, our issues, as well as the issues of many others, were represented.”

Others spoke in support of Muslims and Syrian refugees and advocated for solidarity in the face of Trump’s policies regarding the marginalized groups.

“Humanity has a short memory, but for those who believe in a better future for all, we better act together now, with a sense of urgency. So, be good to your-

self and everyone else,” said Loyola student Mahdi Sahloul. “For the foreseeable future, we must stand together, or surely we will hang separately — metaphorically or otherwise.”

Nick Bergstrom spoke on behalf of the LUC Student Environmental Alliance and expressed the need to address climate change immediately.

“I’m committed to sit in because now is the time for Loyola to show us how green they really are — that they are fighting with and for us. Because if Trump’s administration goes down the path they seem to be pointing at, there will be no America to make great again,” Bergstrom said.

Demanding action from the the university was a common theme throughout the demonstration.

Adjunct professor Alyson Paige Warren said university administrators should “practice what they preach and learn what they teach” by working toward social justice.

Student Greg Boudreaux, an SWJ member, expanded on that concept, saying the university should embody its Jesuit mission of social justice all the time — not just when it’s convenient.

“This is a Jesuit Catholic institution, and what that means is that this university has an obligation to protect the most vulnerable people in

its community, in the city and in the world,” Boudreaux said.

On multiple occasions, speakers called on Loyola President Jo Ann Rooney to declare Loyola a sanctuary school. Rooney previously gave her support to undocumented students in November but did not officially declare the university to be a sanctuary campus, which they say would enact specific policies to protect undocumented community members as much as legally possible.

While demonstrators chanted demands to the university administration over the megaphone, some administrators watched from the sidelines. Loyola Dean of Students K.C. Mmeje attended the rally on the East Quad and joined the student-led group on its procession to Damen.

Mmeje said he was happy students feel empowered on campus.

“I always think it’s wonderful when students come together and make their feelings known,” Mmeje said. “Hopefully, this isn’t just a flashpoint, but actually serves as a springboard for them to find ways to meaningfully pursue their interests and make change.”

Loyola senior Corey Nguyen, who participated in the demonstration, shared concerns about the environment as a primary motive for protesting.

“[I’m protesting primarily] because of climate control. I think that’s one issue that’s highly ignored, especially in the administration,” the 23-year-old accounting major said.

“And, especially in this time, we’re losing so much in the environment, but it’s ignored highly.”

Junior Danielle Abboud, 21, said she wanted to protest on her own behalf and on behalf of other marginalized communities.

“I oppose everything that Donald Trump stands for. He doesn’t represent people like me from multi-ethnic families, [or] people of different backgrounds, people who are disabled, people who are of LGBTQ identification or people who are concerned with the imminent climate change that’s going to take over this country very shortly,” the environmental science major said.

Senior Joseph Benhoff said he thought the protest went well and appreciated how the organized demonstration helped unite the community. “[The protest was] peaceful [and] well-coordinated,” the 22-year-old environmental studies major said. “It seems like everyone was here to come together and be there for each other and speak about some of these issues that are really pressing in the coming years.”

Students hope to bring change through downtown protest CHRIS HACKER AND EILEEN O’GORMAN chacker@luc.edu eogorman@luc.edu

Carrying a black banner bearing the words “Students Against Trump,” a pair of Loyola students walked among an impassioned crowd in downtown Chicago. First-year Liam Cherry and junior Jack Kelley joined a group of college students from the International Socialist Organization and more than 10,000 activists protesting the inauguration of President Donald J. Trump.

Trump took the oath of office on Jan. 20, becoming the 45th president of the United States. In the hours after his inauguration, people across the United States protested the new president’s views on immigration, climate change and LGBTQ issues, along with what many consider to be his unpresidential demeanor and frequent outbursts on social media.

The rally began in Daley Plaza, where immigrants, activists and religious leaders gave speeches that lasted several hours before marching to Trump Tower. During the march, the crowd grew to include more than 20,000 people, according to organizers.

Cherry said it was hard to accept the reality of Trump’s inauguration.

“When [Trump] was first elected, I was in disbelief,” said the 18-yearold English major. ”It felt like I was on ‘Punk’d,’ like Ashton Kutcher was

Chris Hacker The PHOENIX

Protesters showed up downtown by the thousands to voice their concerns on Jan. 22, the day of Donald J. Trump’s inauguration.

going to jump out of the closet and tell me it was all a joke.”

Cherry said his biggest fear is that the Trump administration will enact policies that discriminate against minorities.

“My roommate is a Mexican-American. He’s documented, but he’s also gay and he cakes his face [with makeup] a

lot,” Cherry said. “I’m worried for him because the message that he got [after the election] was that half the country hates him.”

As the march grew, several protesters blocked traffic, and 16 were arrested after at least one instance of vandalism and clashes with police and pro-Trump counter-protesters,

according to the Chicago Police Department. In Washington, D.C., more than 200 people were arrested and six police officers were injured after several violent confrontations with police.

“Even though we weren’t prepared for the disorganization that happened at the end [of the protest],

it was good for us to make our voices heard,” said Kelley, a 21-year-old social work major.

Dr. John Frendreis, a political science professor at Loyola who studies American political parties and elections, was not surprised at the mass number of protest since the inauguration.

“President Trump enters the presidency with the lowest approval ratings of any incoming president since polling began,” said Frendreis.

Frendreis also said the scale of the demonstrations after Trump’s inauguration was “unprecedented,” although protests after such a divisive election are to be expected.

Frendreis said the demonstrations aren’t likely to have any immediate effects on Trump or his support. But as the 2018 midterm elections draw near, Frendreis said they could have an impact.

Cherry and Kelley said they intend to continue making their voices heard after Trump’s inauguration.

“It’s important not to let the things Trump says become normal,” Cherry said. “We need to organize smallscale [demonstrations] and work with people.”

Kelley said he planned to keep demonstrating, too.

“In the next 100 days, we’re going to just keep moving forward and speaking to students and young people,” Kelley said. “We’re going to continue to show students how to protest and how to have their voices heard.”

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New recycling fines could benefit Loyola students EILEEN O’GORMAN eogorman@luc.edu

For seven years, Chicago landlords have been required to provide recycling bins and materials to their occupants. But with weak enforcement of the law — if any — thousands of residential buildings still did not provide the means for their tenants to easily dispose of paper, plastic, glass and metal materials.

A new City of Chicago ordinance, which went into effect Jan. 1, aims to change that lack with extensive fines for building owners who refuse to provide their residences with proper recycling options that allow materials to be made for reuse.

There have been mixed opinions on the recycling mandate, with many residents in favor of enforcing the option to recycle. But some landlords are unhappy because they have to pay a high cost for recycling bins, educate residents and hire a private waste company to pick up the recyclables.

Jenna Severson, a senior women’s studies and gender studies major at Loyola, said her Rogers Park apartment does not supply recycling bins, but she would be in favor of having the option to recycle at home.

“We attempted to fight with our landlord over the fact that this building does not have a recycling bin. He was unresponsive,” said Severson.

“Since the beginning of January [when

the ordinance took effect], I suppose I have noticed a few more recycling bins [around the city], but not many.”

Severson and her roommates cannot use a recycling bin at a neighboring building because that’s illegal according to Illinois law. While the 22-year-old was not aware of the new fines until The Phoenix informed her, she said she hopes landlords will now follow the recycling rules.

Rick Olsen, Severson’s landlord, said he is not in favor of the new fines.

“We don’t offer recycling right now, but we’re going to have to. I’m well aware of the new law and ... I don’t think it’s a good idea,” said Olsen. “It’s too much money.”

Most large recycling bins alone cost upward of $500 each. The landlord said that Scavenger, the private waste company that he has employed to pick up recycling from his apartment, will provide him with recycling bins and signs.

The Apartment Building Owners and Managers Association declined to comment on the mandate.

Emma Hall, a senior anthropology major, lives in an off-campus apartment, but she said her landlord provides recycling bins in the alley near her apartment.

“I do think that landlords should be responsible for providing renters with recycling bins and amenities, and that they should be fined for not providing these to their renters,” said the 21-year-old.

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A new Chicago ordinance will issue fines to landlords who fail to provide residents with recycling bins outside their buildings.

Fines for noncompliant landlords range from $500 to $1,000 for a firsttime offense, and up to $5,000 for three offenses within one year. Condominium associations and residence owners are given a 30-day warning period before tickets and fines are issued, according to the ordinance. Because the ordinance went into effect Jan. 1, buildings could start to receive fines as early as Feb. 1.

“The role of the new ordinance is

to increase compliance, not generate income,” said Ann Hinterman, staff assistant to Alderman Joe Moore (49th), who represents Rogers Park.

“There had been a law on the books for many years that required all buildings to recycle, but it lacked enforcement measures.”

The enforcement was so weak that one report lists more than 2,000 Chicago buildings that do not provide recycling amenities to tenants,

with nearly 300 reported addresses in Rogers Park.

Hinterman said the strict enforcement is worthwhile because it’s important to push for more recycling.

“Increasing our recycling efforts as a city is the bare minimum we can do in our efforts to be more environmentally responsible, and we are looking forward to all residents having equal access to effective recycling,” Hinterman said.

DINING: Aramark looks to offer more PHOENIX 101: DACA options for students with restrictions

President Donald J. Trump campaigned on the promise to expel illegal immigrants from the nation. Under President Obama, undocumented students were protected, but that could change.

continued from page 1 The Islamic faith does not allow the consumption of pork, but it does allow the consumption of halal meat. Animals used for halal meat are treated humanely before being slaughtered and drained of blood.

Kosher diets also follow guidelines that include the humane slaughter of animals, and kosher food goes through extensive processes to be certified. Kosher laws do not allow milk and meat products to be combined, and utensils used for meals aren’t permitted to make contact with non-Kosher food.

Loyola’s Muslim population is currently around 7 percent, according to Loyola’s Muslim chaplain, Omer Mozaffar. Loyola’s Jewish population is 2 percent, according to Hillel International.

Ernest Watkins III, the resident district manager of Aramark, Loyola’s food service provider, explained that the food directors and chefs in the dining halls will meet with students and discuss dietary arrangements on a case-by-case basis.

Ahmed said it’s more expensive to buy halal meat off campus because of the preparation and certification process the food requires. But Watkins said providing halal meat does not cost Aramark extra.

Dining hall staff does not put out a lot of halal meat when it’s served because they don’t want to waste food or let the meat sit out all day, according to Loyola Director of Dining Hall Operations Julie Mosier.

Watkins said Kosher food isn’t available at the dining halls because the university doesn’t have a Kosher kitchen to prepare the food.

The university is currently making plans to incorporate more Kosher and halal food in dining halls, according to Watkins. Watkins said the plans include making halal options available in Simpson more frequently — possibly daily. Watkins said he hopes to have those plans initiated this semester.

Watkins said Aramark is look-

MICHAEL MCDEVITT mmcdevitt@luc.edu What is DACA?

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Halal meat, which is made from animals treated humanely before slaughter, is what Muslim students are allowed to consume in accordance with their faith.

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) was part of former President Barack Obama’s executive actions that provide protective status to undocumented immigrants. Enacted in June 2012, DACA gave protective status to people who entered the United States illegally when they were children under the age of 16. The children of undocumented immigrant parents could request protection from deportation for up to two years, with the possibility of renewal. This status is called “deferred action” and does not count as lawful citizenship.

Who does DACA protect at Loyola?

DACA protects undocumented students attending Loyola. The university’s MAGIS Scholarship Fund takes $2.50 out of every student’s tuition to pay for the scholarship, which allows 5 undocumented students to attend Loyola annually with free tuition and housing.

The Trump Administration’s stance

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Simpson Dining Hall is the only hall on Loyola’s campus that serves halal meat.

ing to provide Kosher options for students in the future. He said Aramark is considering is adding a meal plan option for students who eat Kosher.

Mosier said Aramark is open to and encourages student feedback, whether dietary restrictions involve a student’s faith or food allergies, which the cafeterias already try to accommodate with gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan options.

“We want that communication from the students,” said Mosier.

“Our doors are open any time. If

there’s any need, … communicate it with us, and we will absolutely look into it immediately, and we can make a plan.”

Watkins said that he is open to exploring options to increase the availability of halal and Kosher food.

“There’s definitely something we can do and want to do because we do know there’s a need for it,” said Watkins.

Students can send their concerns to Julie Mosier at her email, mosier-julie@aramark.com. Ernest Watkins can be reached at watkins-ernest1@aramark.com.

President Donald J. Trump has said he wishes to abolish all of Obama’s executive actions on immigration, so DACA could be reversed if Trump keeps his campaign promise. In an August campaign speech in Phoenix, Trump spoke out against what he saw as Obama’s unconstitutional action of granting protection to undocumented people within the United States.

“We will immediately terminate President Obama’s two illegal executive amnesties, in which he defied federal law and the Constitution to give amnesty to approximately five million illegal immigrants,” Trump said in his speech.

Undocumented students would then lose deferred action status if the executive order is terminated.

Loyola as a “sanctuary campus”

At an anti-Trump protest on Jan.

Guidelines for applying for DACA

In order to qualify for deferred action, an applicant must: Have been under 31 years old on June 15, 2012.

Have entered the country before turning 16.

Have had continuous residence in the nation since June 15, 2007.

Have been physically present in the nation on June 15, 2012.

Have no lawful status.

Currently attend school, graduated or obtained a high school degree or a GED (general education certificate) or is an honorably discharged veteran of the U.S. military.

Not have committed and been convicted of a felony in the nation.

20, multiple Loyola student speakers called for Loyola President Jo Ann Rooney to declare Loyola a sanctuary campus to protect undocumented students should Trump abolish DACA. A sanctuary campus is a campus in which the human rights and dignity of all students are protected regardless of immigration status, according to a November petition addressed to President Rooney.

The petition also says the university should provide as much legal protection as possible against deportation of undocumented students and provide protection from harassment on campus. On Nov. 30, President Rooney signed a statement of support for undocumented students issued by the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities (AJCU). The AJCU statement said signed schools will promote DACA and protect undocumented students on their campuses to the “fullest extent of the law.”

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WOMEN: March particpants look to maintain momentum

Michen Dewey

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People must contact government officials and engage in conversation to create change, student Paige Hesson said.

continued from page 1 Although historic, the 2017 Women’s March didn’t cause any immediate change in policies or laws regarding women’s rights. The issues concerning the women’s movement persist, leaving some to wonder where the movement can go from here and how many of those who rallied will continue to press for change.

“I think that’s the next challenge, to take this energy and channel it into very specific groups and organizations and actions,” Jones Hemenway said. “So, I think the next challenge is for individual people to decide on what they want to work on, how they’re going to connect to groups or organizations and how to … strategize to create change.”

For junior economics major Paige Hesson, the Women’s March was not

the end of her activism. She said people need to continue the conversation and take concrete actions such as calling their representatives, participating in town hall meetings and voting in the midterm elections for members of Congress. “[The women’s movement] is a social movement, but it’s not about posting cool pictures on Instagram like, ‘Look at me at the Women’s March,’ which obviously I did … But it’s not just about that,” the 20-yearold said. “It’s about having continuous conversation with the people around you and with the people that disagree with you.”

Hesson said that in order to change policies, supporters of the women’s movement need to be able to reach Trump’s supporters.

“There’s a large portion of the American public that [believes] the

same things [Trump] does and that voted for him,” Hesson said. “So, until ... we can change the minds of his constituents, I think he won’t really necessarily have a need to change his mind because people are still supporting him no matter what he says or does.”

English major Rachel Goldense, 20, attended the Women’s March and plans to continue marching in protests to come.

“I think if there’s enough unrest and protest, at some point [the Trump administration] has no choice [but to listen],” said Goldense, a junior. “They can’t continue with hateful rhetoric and [legislation] when there are people standing in front of the White House saying, ‘You can’t do this.’”

Nickerson advised protesters to take concrete action now to build

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on the momentum of the march while they can by getting involved in politics on the local, state and national level.

“That’s going to take action, time

and persistence. People have to start doing it right now,” Nickerson said.

“The march in and of itself is not going to do anything. It really depends on what’s going to happen next.”

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Trump must honor media’s essential role Courtesy of DonkeyHotey

THE PHOENIX EDITORIAL BOARD Dating back to the birth of the United States, there has always existed a recognized, but unofficial, extra leg of the government: the fourth estate.

It’s an established check on all three branches in Washington, D.C. It monitors politics to ensure that political players don’t abuse the democratic process, and it has the power to expose wrongdoing like none other.

Sound familiar? You might know it better as the press, or the news media. From Watergate, to the Pentagon Papers, to details in recent years on the National Security Agency, the media has provided our country’s check that the government continues to work for its people.

While most people see it as necessary, President Donald J. Trump and his administration have seemingly

deemed that check as excess components of democracy during their first week in power.

But rather than fighting the First Amendment protection of the press — a likely futile effort — Trump’s people have employed a more realistic strategy: create distrust in the media among Americans.

Sean Spicer, Trump’s press secretary, started his role in the White House by laying the groundwork for diminishing the media’s credibility on Jan. 21.

In his first press conference as press secretary, Spicer attacked the media, saying it inaccurately reported the size of the crowd attending Trump’s inauguration. In reality, there was clear evidence to the contrary.

Instead of focusing on our president’s new policies, Spicer chose to pick

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If Spicer can use his position to take a straightforward fact — that Trump’s inauguration crowd was smaller than Obama’s record crowd, as proven by pictures — and argue the opposite, he can put doubt in people’s minds about the truth of media reports. The Trump administration can then use that mistrust to diminish reporters’ credibility on more crucial topics over the next four years.

Even in former President Barack Obama’s White House, which had little transparency, reporters didn’t have to worry about losing credibility when they correctly and ethically did their jobs.

In covering the new administration, the media will need to change how it

does business. CNN led the way on Jan. 23. When it decided not to air Spicer’s first official press briefing live, abandoning what was common practice under previous administrations.

With that decision, CNN is throwing Spicer and Trump’s accusations back at them. The news giant doesn’t believe that everything Spicer will say in his press briefings will be factual, so it’s holding the clips to edit out anything it deems false.

The network’s call came one week after Trump berated CNN Senior White House Correspondent Jim Acosta, calling CNN’s coverage “fake news” and refusing to allow Acosta to ask a question.

Fake news is an epidemic. It hurt the democratic process and likely swayed voters in the past presidential election,

but there is a difference between fake news and news you don’t like. Trump and his administration have cast aside valid articles by portraying them in a negative light, questioning the credibility and accuracy of those stories.

While some reporters might not leave out their personal beliefs when reporting on Trump, the media outlets admonished by Trump and his administration are filled with the best reporters in the country, ones who have refined their crafts for years. They know what news to report, and they know the right way to tell the true story.

There’s a reason these reporters make up the fourth estate, and that watchdog responsibility shouldn’t be discredited just because Trump and his administration want an upper hand for the next for years.

Revolutionaries must examine motives, sustain energy

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“The number one challenge standing in the way of an effective protest in America today is the inability of our social movements to actually govern,” wrote Micah White in an op-ed for The Guardian titled, “Without a path from protest to power, the Women’s March will end up like Occupy.” It’s estimated nearly 250,000 people gathered for the Women’s March on Jan. 22 in downtown Chicago.

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“Defiant Yet Jubilant Voices Flood U.S. Cities” read The New York Times’ Sunday front page.

It’s estimated that the largest oneday protest in U.S. history gathered January 21 in Washington, D.C., to march in support of women’s rights — in addition to immigrant and LGBTQIA rights, environmental protection and the Black Lives Matter movement — to reassure hope in what seems the most polarized our nation has ever been.

Defiant? Yes, it was.

Uplifting? Yes, it was that, too.

The march earns these labels because it demonstrated a concept some of us might often forget: There’s a dif-

ference between being impressionable and being open-minded.

One indicates a persuader is easily able to influence or convince a person, while the other means a person approaches a discussion with impartiality but not prejudice.

Feelings of outrage, resistance, disbelief and cynicism have swept the nation — and the globe — since Election Day. Social justice groups have flooded the streets of America, protesting the election of a man who many think is causing a revival of racism, bigotry, nationalism and ignorance.

Yes, President Donald J. Trump ran his campaign as a demagogue, and there’s a good chance he’ll run the White House using similar tactics.

But he isn’t the founder of racism or bigotry. He isn’t the first man to point fingers and call people names.

Followers of radicalism and extremism have been emboldened by others before Trump.

These animosities and dislikes — even phobias — existed before Trump, and they’ll exist after him.

It’s fair to say he might have strengthened these mentalities,

which we thought had been silenced during abolition, the women’s suffrage movement and the Civil Rights Movement — to be quite honest, during all the progress made in the 20th and 21st centuries.

To pinpoint Trump as the true source, the one figure representing and fueling all of this hatred and division among our people — well, that’s not fair, nor is it effective.

In no way, shape or form am I defending any past or future derogatory comments, actions or decisions by Trump or any of his supporters.

It might be disheartening, and even depressing, for some Americans to try coming to terms with the state of our political system at this moment. I, too, find it difficult to remain optimistic.

While individuals on one side raise their fists in hopes of revolution and resistance, others raise their fists in defense of their own beliefs, too. But we have to put our fists down, whatever the motive for raising them might be.

We need to quiet our chants or cheers and begin to take a generous and observational look at the other side.

I’m not asking those who disagree with Trump and his supporters to step

into their shoes, or to attempt to grasp the root of their beliefs.

But all of this shouting, marching, teeth-gritting and fist-clenching won’t improve much, if anything at all.

We have to go further and be engaged citizens; that is not questionable.

We need to practice patience while being inquisitive, empathetic and eager to learn from and teach others.

We have to regain and improve our ability to listen. This can be accomplished not by focusing on how we will reply, but by trying to actually understand.

When we gather to march and protest for social justice movements, we need to examine our reasons for marching and sustain that energy we mustered once we return home.

It has almost become exhausting to discuss politics with the incessant outcries of mistreatment. Yes, there is mistreatment on all sides of the political, social and racial spectrums, but I see more people pointing at the issues rather than suggesting solutions.

Reflecting on history, we often see past events as just that — occurrences of the past. But if we start to think about instances as the history of hu-

manity, even amid the chaos and aftermath of the recent, divisive presidential campaign, recurring patterns and irreversible changes become more obvious.

It’s a fact that Trump is now our president. It is also a fact that America’s political system functions as a democracy.

Think of democracy as a pendulum swinging back and forth, never stopping in the middle. Sometimes, it might swing far-right, while other times it might swing far-left.

Regardless of the direction the pendulum swings, we remain inhabitants of the United States of America.

We have to live up to our duty as residents to make this country — and this world — a better place for those who come after us.

Now, more than ever, our democracy will be tested. Our moral compasses are being challenged, questioned and even ridiculed.

No country or city will ever be a utopia. No country or city will ever have a flawless government, but the attitudes we adopt and ways in which we approach those who differ from us can bring us pretty damn close.

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After a roller coaster year in 2016, country singer Tyler Farr is ready to rock harder than ever before. Farr is set to have a big 2017, starting with a show at the Super Bowl Pre-Game Party alongside Lady Antebellum.

Rising country artist stays grounded with friends, kindness NICK COULSON ncoulson@luc.edu

For country artist Tyler Farr, making a living through music was always a dream — one he never thought would become a reality. The singer-songwriter spoke with The Phoenix ahead of his Feb. 3 show at Joe’s Live in Rosemont.

Following a year of dramatic highs and lows, Farr said he’s looking to the future with optimism.

“I started off the past year with lovely vocal surgery, which no one — especially when you’re a vocalist — wants to have,” Farr said. “Then, we had a regime change at Sony, the label, so that’s never something you hope for.”

But 2016 wasn’t all bad for Farr. In October, the 32-year-old married his longtime girlfriend at an outdoor venue just outside of Nashville. He described the wedding as the best day of his life.

“I’m married now, which is still weird to even think about just because she deserves a lot better, but I’ll take it.

I tricked her,” he laughed.

Farr’s groomsmen included fellow country artists and close friends Colt Ford and Lee Brice, with Jason Aldean serving as his best man. The couple’s first dance was any country fan’s dream: dancing to Brad Paisley’s new single “Today.” While touring with Brad Paisley, Farr tried writing an original song for the special moment, per his fiance’s suggestion. It was just one week before the wedding when Paisley showed a clip of his music video for his new single, “Today,” to Farr.

“I was on his bus, and he showed me the video, and I just teared up,” Farr told People magazine. “I’m very

blunt, and I was like, ‘That song was amazing, and I want to surprise my fiance with something really special.

Would you come and play this song for our first dance?’”

Sure enough, Paisley did.

Before Farr rubbed elbows with some of country music’s biggest names, he was a young boy with big ambitions.

Farr’s stepfather, Dwayne Phillips, toured as the lead guitarist for George Jones, and Farr said spending time tagging along on some of their gigs was what ultimately made him decide to pursue a music career.

“I thought, ‘I have no idea how I’m going to do it, but this is what I want to do.’”

Farr began singing in his middle school choir and taking classical voice lessons. He continued this training through high school, which helped him earn a vocal performance scholarship for classical music at Missouri State University. After a couple years of college, and with some encouragement from friends, Farr decided it was time to leave Missouri State behind and take a chance on his career aspirations.

“One day, I just packed up and took off to Nashville and had no idea what was going to happen,” Farr said.

The then-aspiring country artist moved to Music City U.S.A. with minimal possessions and essentially no knowledge as to how the industry worked. After years of upset and broken promises, Farr met country artist Colt Ford, forming a relationship that would eventually jumpstart his career.

Farr was invited to be the opening act on Ford’s tour, but he also performed onstage with Ford’s band.

“I remember one year, we did like

250 shows,” Farr said. “I was opening for [Ford] and singing an hour before him and then singing an hour and a half with him. So, an average of two and a half hours a night and 250 shows was a lot of singing. But it’s how I cut my teeth in the business.”

After gaining the attention of several industry leaders, Farr landed a publishing deal with Sony, which eventually led to his record deal. Since releasing his debut single, “Hot Mess,” in 2012, Farr has landed eight of his singles on Billboard Hot Country Songs and Country Airplay charts. Those successful songs include the hits “Whiskey in My Water,” “Redneck Crazy” and “A Guy Walks into a Bar,” which made it to No. 1 in 2015. Even now, having found his stride, the singer acknowledges the difficulties in the music industry.

“The hardest part [of the industry] is being able to adapt and to overcome losses — taking the good with the bad,” Farr said. “People don’t understand all of the things that go into the business.

It takes a different kind of toughness than a normal job. It’s just learning how to overcome a year that may not have went how you would’ve liked and learning how to persevere.”

Soon, Farr will add a new title to his resume: reality TV star. Cameras followed the artist around for the last nine weeks of 2016, capturing nearly every moment. The series, appropriately titled “A Little Too Farr,” does not have a confirmed premiere date, but Farr said it would be released in the next couple of months on a new streaming site similar to Netflix and Hulu.

“One thing I can assure you is that it will be very entertaining,” Farr said.

“It’s kind of a mixture between ‘Jackass’

and my life, which sometimes includes being a jackass. But it will be funny.”

Although few details about the series have been released, Farr told The Phoenix that some familiar faces, including Jason Aldean and Lee Brice, will appear in it. Farr said the hardest part of filming was having to be “on” all the time. Despite that challenge, Farr expressed that he became more excited about the project after viewing some rough cuts of the footage.

In addition to filming the reality series, the country artist has been busy finishing up his third studio album. He released the first single from the album, “Our Town,” in September. The songwriter wrote the hit in response to divisive issues in the United States at the time, including the fight against ISIS and the demonstrations that involved people declining to stand for the national anthem. “[‘Our Town’] talks about old times when I was growing up and how things used to be,” Farr said. “There’s a lot of crazy stuff that happened last year.

That song is about how it used to be and should be — when people actually cared about each other and really put their neck out on the line for another person. It also talks about how that still goes on today, but how they don’t like to show the good stuff quite as much.”

As for the rest of the album, Farr said fans can expect to see “a lot more me.”

“Things have changed in my life. I’m married now, and what I try to do as an artist is make each album like a story or a picture of what my life has been in the last year or two years,” Farr said. “Instead of all sad love songs and ballads about heartbreak, you’re going to find some [songs] on there that are like, ‘I found a

girl to marry me.’ I want to make people laugh, I want to make them cry and I want to make them party.”

Farr said he believes this third album, which he said might be released this summer, will set an even higher bar than his first two. He promised it will still contain hits with a John Michael Montgomery and Hank Williams Jr. sound, but with his own style that has “a little grit and edge to it.”

The album was made possible with the help and talents of Jason Aldean, who produced several songs on the album. As for the remaining songs, Farr said he’ll be getting Aldean’s input on them, whether he wants it or not.

“That’s what my kind of friends do.

He pushed the button [in the studio] after I sang a verse and he said, ‘Hey that’s great. Now can you just sing it in tune?’ What a jerk,” Farr joked. “We can be friends and be brutally honest with each other. That could really ruin a relationship, but it didn’t because we are just very straightforward with each other, and that actually made it a lot easier to work with each other.”

As someone who has given his all to establishing himself as a country artist, Farr had some final thoughts on the biggest lesson he has learned from his experiences in the industry.

“Be kind to everyone and anyone because you never know who you’re going to be working for,” he said. “If you make somebody feel good, that’s about the best thing you can do, in my opinion.

They’ll remember that forever.”

Tyler Farr and opening act Logan Brill will play at Joe’s Live in Rosemont (5441 Park Place) on Feb. 3.

Tickets cost $29 and can be purchased at www.joesliverosemont.com.

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Rogers Park recently welcomed Bulldog Ale House, a bar and grill chain founded in Illinois, which offers daily specials.

Rogers Park welcomes new bar BRIANNA FENZL bfenzl@luc.edu

Bulldog Ale House, an American-style sports bar chain founded in Illinois, has found a home in Rogers Park. Located at 6606 N. Sheridan Rd., adjacent to student favorites Chipotle and bopNgrill, Bulldog Ale House opened on Jan. 12 and looks like it could be a popular spot for students and locals alike, considering its discounts and daily deals.

Bulldog Ale House has an industrial appearance. Complicated woodwork distinguishes all four walls and exposed lightbulbs provide for dim, relaxed lighting. High tables and chairs line one wall, and larger semi-circle booths cluster along the opposite side, framing an oval bar nestled in the center of the restaurant. Large chalkboards that list beer offerings and regular food and beverage deals hang among glowing TV screens, which serve to make sure no sports game goes unseen.

The menu offers traditional bar fare, including a variety of sandwiches, wraps, soups, wings, pizzas and burgers. But Bulldog stands out in that it offers more than your average bar food options and features signature plates such as chicken and waffles, homemade pot pie, Ale House ribs and specialty pasta dishes.

The daily food and drink specials seem to be made just for college students. On Mondays, the restaurant offers a $1 quarter-pound burger with the purchase of a beverage, and $10 domestic beer buckets. On Tuesdays, stop in for $3 craft and import beers and $10.99 all-you-can-eat wings with the purchase of a beverage. On Wednesdays, Bulldog offers any shot, beer and drink for $3 and pizzas are half-price. On Thursdays, the Ale House offers 89-cent chicken tenders and $2 draft beers. The specials on weekends are also affordable, making Bulldog Ale House a great option any day of the week.

I ordered the veggie burger

($9.99) with a house salad and a side of french fries. Served on a pretzel bun, the veggie burger was made with black beans and chipotle spices. Veggie burgers can often be bland, so I was pleased to have one that wasn’t. The burger was wholesome, and the hint of chipotle flavoring made it tangy and savory. The French fries were lightly seasoned with salt and pepper, and they were adequately sized portions. The serving staff was amiable, and the manager even stopped by our table to chat.

Chain sports bars are popular in the United States. Luckily, for Loyola students and Rogers Park residents, a new, reasonably-priced beer and burger joint isn’t too far away. Bulldog Ale House seems to be more upscale than other chain restaurants, while still having a very casual vibe and cheap prices.

Although the mascot isn’t Loyola’s own, I’m excited to welcome Bulldog Ale House to the neighborhood.

HBO hits the mark with ‘The Young Pope’ ANNIE WELTY awelty@luc.edu

HBO seems to have the Midas touch when it comes to dramas. From “The Sopranos,” to “Westworld,” to its pièce de résistance “Game of Thrones,” HBO has launched viewers into the new golden age of TV, the network’s three letters becoming a sort of holy trinity in modern television. “The Young Pope,” the latest HBO drama, is another contribution to the network’s onslaught of cinematically stunning, popular TV programs.

“The Young Pope” is intriguing, opulent and a little spooky. Jude Law plays Lenny Belardo, the first American and youngest archbishop to be elected as Pope. The show begins with Belardo’s first day in Vatican City, when in the first of many power moves, Lenny sends away the smorgasbord of breakfast prepared for him in favor of a single Cherry Coke Zero. As Belardo carries on with his first day, he makes it abundantly clear that although he’s young, he’s no one’s puppet. Belardo has no problem asserting his newfound power as Pope Pius XIII, and the palpable tension from each power struggle that ensues leaves viewers both cringing and wanting more.

Perhaps the most gripping piece of the show is Belardo’s nature as an amazing anti-hero. While viewers root for his success as the show’s protagonist, Law’s portrayal of Belardo

is dripping with an intoxicating malevolence that both scares you and begs you not to make up your mind about him just yet. Each of Belardo’s moves are carefully calculated to the point where they become borderline sociopathic. In the two episodes aired so far, we’ve begun to see a small window into Belardo’s vulnerability, bringing a new shade into the complex mosaic of his character that “The Young Pope” has only started to unravel. Belardo is unpredictable and uncontrollable, leaving me unable to take my eyes off him.

Following suit of other HBO originals, “The Young Pope” is visually stunning. The crisp whites, crimson reds and pitch blacks of the clergy’s robes make for beautiful, exciting color schemes. The incredible camera work further enhances the show’s visual excellence. Grandiose scenes reveal the opulence of the papacy, while simpler scenes capture the intimacy and urgency of the interpersonal interactions taking place within the walls of the Vatican.

Another one of the show’s strengths lies in its supporting roles. Diane Keaton plays Sister Mary, the nun who raised Belardo after he was given up for adoption as a child. Sister Mary struggles with the dynamics of her son-like figure becoming not only her superior, but also Catholicism’s ear to God. Keaton takes this complex role in stride as she beautifully juxtaposes her character’s vulnerability and strength.

Silvio Orlando, an actor better known

by Italian audiences, plays the role of Cardinal Voiello. Voiello is “The Young Pope’s” antagonist thus far, countering Belardo’s desire to change the Church with the constant insistence that the Church has always operated in a certain way. This perpetual push and pull creates a relationship that feels more like an arm-wrestling match. Orlando plays Voiello as a wonderfully slimy character whose every detail, from his despicable politics to the gaudy mole affixed to his face, is fun to hate.

Although “The Young Pope” has all the elements of an HBO classic — excellence in writing, acting and originality — the pacing of the show could be its Achilles’ heel. The nature of Belardo’s character is to play the world around him like a chess match. Careful not to show his hand too soon, Belardo makes his moves in a slow and calculated manner, revealing only what he wants to be known, and only when he is ready for it to be revealed. In a similar fashion, “The Young Pope” operates on this suspense by letting out Belardo’s neuroses in a gradual way that impatient viewers might find meandering rather than intriguing.

With an exciting premise and impressive execution, “The Young Pope” has the potential to become the next home run in the HBO hall of fame.

May “The Young Pope,” which airs Sundays and Mondays at 9 p.m., be with you, and with your spirit.

Savemoney rapper Dally Auston thinks about music differently than most rappers. A forbearing artist in every aspect, Auston has worked on a highly-anticipated project called “Roses,” the release of which has been expected for nearly three years. Dally Auston isn’t your conventional musician; he doesn’t release an endless flow of singles, as other top-notch artists might. His irregular way of releasing music speaks to the merit of his talent.

After Auston released album artwork for an unknown project via Twitter in early January, hopes that “Roses” would finally see the light of day were high. But, as it turned out, Auston had something different planned for his listeners.

Auston did not leave his fans waiting for long. “99¢” is his new EP and his first full body of music since he released “The Wood” three years ago. The EP shares the name of one of Auston’s most popular music videos, itself a nod to Savemoney.

The title sends the message that Auston remains a man for and of the people.

Auston’s music is typically dense, with melodies draped in soft and hard layers of lyrics that materialize into puzzles. With an ear for beats that subtly evoke ethereal moods, Auston maneuvers through every song, from his fan-favorite “W$GTM,” which is a song on his “The Wood” mixtape, to the newly released single from “99¢,” a dreamy track called “My Life.”

The album “99¢” relies on Auston because it has no features. The music follows Auston on an introspective journey in which he lurks in the darkness of his own words laid out by production from That Dude Nate, 5heriff, Banks The Genius, Morimoto and Home-Sick. The mixtape starts somberly, yet ends joyously.

The mixtape’s first song, “Before Roses,” sets a cloudy mood. 5heriff produced the track , which features a simple melody

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by Odd Future, the group most popular for bringing Tyler, the Creator to fame.

“My Life,” the third and most popular track on “99¢,” features Auston spit-firing syllables over a beat laced with flutes and other wind instruments. His unique ability to melt pronunciations and words like butter is perhaps his greatest quality as an artist. A good example of old-school cool, “My Life” mixes Auston’s off-kilter flow with scattered snares and keys in a track that discusses why success doesn’t happen overnight. Auston wanted to make it clear with “My Life” that establishing a career of rapping isn’t as easy as it looks.

Auston’s blunt, raspy flow can’t be found anywhere else. Although he’s best friends with some of the biggest names in rap right now, he is clearly taking things slow and ensuring that “Roses” meets his fans’ expectations. This mixtape serves as a meaningful prelude to a highly-awaited full-length release.

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Chicago to see several talent-backed restaurants opening in coming months ALLY SPIROFF aspiroff@luc.edu

The Chicago culinary culture had an explosive year in 2016. Michelin stars, which are the most prestigious restaurant ratings, were awarded to 26 Chicago restaurants, making Chicago the city with the ninth most Michelin stars in the world. Mayor Rahm Emanuel also announced in October 2016 that Chicago is slated to host the James Beard Awards — the socalled Oscars of the food industry — through 2021.

Chicago restaurants show no signs of slowing down in 2017. Here are five highly anticipated restaurant openings in the year to come:

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Kitsune (4229 N. Lincoln Ave.)

This Midwest-inspired Japanese restaurant and pub is a new project of chef Iliana Regan. Regan is best known for Elizabeth, her Michelin-starred restaurant in Lincoln Square that primarily serves fresh meat and vegetable dishes. The Midwest inspiration for Kitsune comes from Regan’s focus on finding the best local farms to provide produce for her restaurants. Judging

by Elizabeth, we can expect a constantly changing, seasonal menu at Kitsune. The new restaurant features a much more relaxed environment than its counterpart in Lincoln Square.

Look for an eclectic array of menu items, such as oysters, three different types of ramen, whiskey glazed donuts and a seasonal $55 family-style menu that includes foods paired with beer or sake, a Japanese alcoholic drink made from fermented rice. Kitsune is expected to open on Jan. 31. At 4229 N. Lincoln Ave, just south of Lincoln Square.

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HaiSous (1800 S. Carpenter St.)

Husband and wife duo Thai and Danielle Dang, known for their nowclosed restaurant, Embeya, will take on a new project and return to their roots with HaiSous. HaiSous will likely feature Vietnamese dishes — using techniques such as open-flame, clay pot grilling — making HaiSous potentially the most unique Chicago restaurant opening in 2017. Thai is the brains behind the kitchen, while Danielle handles the drinks and the restaurant design, making for an unstoppable duo. Expect menu items such as Thai’s signature green papaya salad and plenty of Vietnamese BBQ. HaiSous is scheduled to open in early spring in Pilsen at 1800 S. Carpenter St.

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Like Minds Brewpub (1800 W. Walnut St.)

Chef Justin Aprahamian, who formerly shared his talents at Milwaukee restaurant Sanford, is teaming up with business partner John Lavelle for a new venture. The carefully curated menu will include foods that pair well with beer, including lobster rolls with cucumber kimchee, lamb mole tacos and many different types of cheeses — after all, Aprahamian started his cooking career in Wisconsin. Expect seasonal menus that provide a fine-dining experience for wine and beer lovers alike. The owners said visitors can anticipate a unique selection, including four seasonal sour beers: a quince saison beer in the fall, a rhubarb saison beer in the spring, a cucumber kolsch in the summer and a barrel-aged black tea beer in the winter. Like Minds Brewpub is scheduled to open this winter on the Near West Side at 1800 W. Walnut St.

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Jason Hammel project at the Museum of Contemporary Art (220 E. Chicago Ave.)

The Museum of Contemporary Art will complete a $16 million renovation this year, and once complete, a new restaurant is set to open on the museum grounds. Chef Jason Hammel, who is known for his farm-to-table restaurant, Lula Cafe, in Logan Square, will be the head chef at the new MCA restaurant.

Not much is known about the new restaurant because the MCA has yet to reveal its name or menu. The restaurant will serve brunch, lunch and dinner, and it will also have a take-out counter. The Museum of Contemporary Art is only a short walk from Loyola’s Water Tower Campus, and the restaurant is scheduled to open in summer 2017.

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Kitsune, a contemporary Japanese restaurant, will open its doors in North Center.

Golden Teardrops (2101 N. California Ave.)

Land and Sea Dept. — the concept and project development studio behind loved bars and restaurants such as Parson’s Chicken & Fish, Game Room and Lost Lake — is solidifying its presence with another Logan Square establishment. Golden Teardrops is expected to feature a two-level bar and rooftop deck. The menu hasn’t been revealed yet, but renowned Chicago mixologist Paul McGee is spearheading the drink menu, which means we can anticipate top-notch concoctions. The opening date is yet to be announced, but management confirmed that Golden Teardrops will move into Logan Square, filling the vacancy left by what used to be Ronny’s Space, an old punk club.

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An interior rendering shows HaiSous, a Vietnamese restaurant set to open in Pilsen this fall.

Latest ‘Sherlock’ season doesn’t disappoint SARA MARSHALL smarshall4@luc.edu

After a two-year break, “Sherlock” returned this month with its fourth season. The newest season, which aired Jan. 1 and ended Jan. 17, fully rewarded fans for their patience with the show’s long-awaited production.

Sherlock airs on PBS, and just like every other season, the fourth season included three incredible hour-and-ahalf episodes full of the unique twists that make Sherlock unlike any other mystery show.

Like previous seasons, the first episode serves to reintroduce characters and set up conflicts for the episodes to follow. The beginning of the first episode, “The Six Thatchers,” addresses the cliffhanger ending from the previous season: that Sherlock’s biggest enemy, Moriarty, is dead but somehow continues to carry out malicious operations from beyond the grave.

This insight about Moriarty is intriguing, but the plot soon goes dry with a scattered and hard-to-follow mystery that revolves exclusively around Mary, John Watson’s wife.

The focus has been on Mary before, so the plot in this outrageous episode doesn’t impress.

“The Six Thatchers” drags on as it reveals old information about Mary and tries to present it in a new way.

Predictably, Sherlock cracks the case, alongside John and Mary, and confronts the traitor and killer in the London Aquarium.

The most shocking part of the episode comes at the end, when Mary dies from stepping in front of a bullet that was meant for Sherlock. This seems like an appropriate demise for Mary. Until her death, she remains a one-dimensional character who is mostly known to cause problems. But her death leads to the emotional and

mental breakdown of John Watson, who blames Sherlock for the death of his child’s mother. The end of episode one concludes with Sherlock receiving a video from Mary, who advises him to save John — laying a clear foundation for the next episode.

In previous seasons, Sherlock has often struggled with addiction to various narcotics. At the beginning of “The Lying Detective,” viewers see him struggling with addiction yet again. For the better part of the episode, Sherlock is inebriated despite being internally torn apart without John by his side. John, on the other hand, copes with the loss of his wife by speaking aloud to a hallucination of her as if she were still alive. Both John and Sherlock seem to be lost without each other.

Unlike “The Six Thatchers,” the second episode of the season is so engrossing that it doesn’t feel like it’s actually 90 minutes long. The story is original and almost impossible to predict, a style for which the writers of ‘Sherlock’ are notorious. The episode’s big case revolves around Culverton Smith, a rich and powerful aristocrat and philanthropist and a man who Sherlock strongly believes to be a serial killer. After speaking with Smith’s daughter, who later turns out to be an imposter, Sherlock goes into a frenzy trying to solve the case.

Because he is still seriously impacted by drugs and emotionally struggling without his best friend John, he becomes manic and begins throwing out wild accusations.

The episode is written in such a way that viewers are meant to question Sherlock’s authority. Toby Jones, who plays the role of Smith, is mesmerizing in his portrayal of the frighteningly powerful man, which brings together the whole episode. “The Lying Detective” felt like a stronger

episode than the first two because it successfully captured my attention and featured unexpected plot twists.

Although anyone could have predicted that John and Sherlock would reunite and rekindle their friendship, the surprise at the end of the episode — the reveal of Sherlock’s lost sibling — shatters expectations.

For years, Sherlock’s older brother has hinted at a third Holmes sibling, so fans have continually suspected the existence of an absent member of Sherlock’s family. Many thought the sibling was killed, while others theorized that Moriarty was the third sibling, but the disclosure that it’s actually Eurus Holmes ends all discussion.

“The Final Problem,” the third episode of the fourth series, starts with Sherlock’s inability to remember his little sister, which seems to be the most improbable aspect of the episode. Mycroft explains that Eurus was the most intelligent of the Holmes siblings, almost to an unsettling degree.

She appears in flashbacks as being odd and distant from her brothers.

Following the flashbacks, Sherlock, Mycroft and John must travel to the maximum security institution where Eurus is held, in an attempt to figure out whether she has escaped.

The cinematography and music are stunning and complement the story well. The three men soon learn that Eurus has used her intellect to gain control of the prison and join forces with Moriarty. Eurus is obsessed with Sherlock, completely absorbed in tormenting him with vicious games that test the detective’s intellect and emotional limits. Each game seems impossible for Sherlock to overcome but the obstacles captivate viewers because, of course, Sherlock’s friends are facing death and he must save them.

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RAMBLER RUNDOWN

JANUARY 25, 2017

TRACK: WINNING AND SETTING RECORDS Indoor track is in session, and Loyola has come out of the gates running on all cylinders. Since collecting four event titles at the Grand Valley State University Holiday Open Dec. 2, the track team has continued accelerating.

MEN’S TEAM FINDS SUCCESS Led by senior Jaz Hayes, who won first place in the 300-meter dash (35.52 seconds) and set a meet record in the 60-meter dash (6.90), the men’s team racked in six event titles.

Hayes First-year Eric Burns won the long jump title, jumping 7.47 meters, and moved to third on Loyola’s all-time record book.

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Sister Jean: Forever enshrined in Hall of Fame

WOMEN’S TEAM KEEPS UP WITH THE PACK For the women’s team, sophomore Natajah and first-year Denee Lawrence had a top-five finish in the 300-meter and 60-meter races.

Sophomore Julia Demko ran with a time of 10:19.53 for the 3,000-meter race, which earned her silver.

MVB: RAMBLERS HOLD ON TO TOP 10 Fo r t h e 6 3 r d consecutive week, the men’s volleyball team (4-3) is ranked in the top 10 in the AVCA Division I poll. The Ramblers dropped one slot from last week to No. 10.

L oyo l a s p l i t a pair of five-set matches, falling to No. 15 Penn State and defeating No. 11 George M a s o . Ju n i o r middle blocker Jeff Jendryk led the team with 21 kills over the weekend.

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Sister Jean was all smiles when she was awarded a plaque during halftime of the Loyola men’s basketball team’s game against Evansville University on Jan. 21.

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At 97 years young, Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt is a campus-wide celebrity and a living legend at Loyola — she even has her own bobble head. Known as Sister Jean by most students, she walks through campus repping her trademark smile and custom Nikes. And now she stands amongst some of Loyola’s most revered names in athletics.

Sister Jean is most known for her spirited personality and dedication to Loyola Athletics. She attended her first Loyola basketball game in 1962 and has been a dedicated fan ever since. In the early 1990s, Sister Jean became the chaplain of the men’s basketball team.

Her duties as chaplain vary. Before every home game, she leads the crowd in prayer. In most of her prayers, which she writes herself, she asks that the referees make fair calls and that God keep the athletes safe. Ultimately she prays that God lets the Ramblers get a win.

Standing at just under 5 feet tall, the nun is dwarfed by most of the basketball players, but everyone listens

“I think [Sister Jean] brings a lot to the table and helps us out.

She’s a part of the team. She deserves it.”

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attentively to her in-depth scouting reports of Loyola’s opponents. After games, she evaluates Loyola’s performance and sends individualized feedback to the players and coaches regarding what they did well and where they need to improve.

Senior guard Milton Doyle said Sister Jean’s energy is contagious.

“There’s so much you could say about Sister Jean. She brings the utmost energy — more than any Rambler fan, more than any Rambler supporter that I’ve ever met,” said Doyle. “She always has high spirits, no matter if it’s a bad loss or a win or no matter what happens. She always sends us an email telling us about the game, and she’s on point like the coaches. I think she

just brings a lot to the table and helps us out. She’s a part of the team.”

During the half century she’s spent at Loyola, Sister Jean has accomplished a lot. This past spring, she received an honorary doctorate from the College of Arts and Sciences.

On Jan. 21, Sister Jean received another honor — one she never thought she’d be awarded.

The university inducted her into the Athletic Department’s Hall of Fame.

Sister Jean, who was the only member of the 2017 Hall of Fame class, became the 173rd member of Loyola’s Hall of Fame. The list dates back to 1914, when former men’s basketball player Robert Schumann was inducted.

Sister Jean said when Athletic Director Steve Watson and Senior Director of Operations Tom Hitcho approached her regarding the honor, she was in shock.

“I said, ‘Oh my gosh, I can’t believe that’s what you’re asking me about!’ So, I was really excited, but I couldn’t tell anyone anything about it,” said Sister Jean. “[I had to keep the secret for] about two months, [which is] pretty hard for me to keep still about anything that long.”

Sister Jean described the induction

ceremony as one of the many “surreal moments” she has experienced during her time at Loyola.

At halftime during the Loyola men’s basketball game against Evansville University, the lights dimmed. Sister Jean was escorted to center court by Watson and Loyola President Dr. Jo Ann Rooney. A video played, showing current men’s and women’s basketball players thanking Sister Jean for her dedication and support throughout the years.

After the video, the crowd of more than 3,000 at Gentile Arena erupted and gave Sister Jean a standing ovation, while Watson unveiled her Hall of Fame plaque. After a minute of continuous applause, Sister Jean took the microphone.

She thanked everyone for attending and supporting her. She said that being the men’s basketball chaplain keeps her young.

Overall, Sister Jean said she enjoyed the induction ceremony.

“I appreciate being in the Hall of Fame with all those wonderful athletes, who have brought such honor to Loyola and have influenced so many people,” she said.

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Home to the hardwood: Sisters together as Ramblers MADDY BALTAS mbaltas@luc.edu

For sisters Brandi and Lauren Segars and Lee and Miya Williams, playing basketball is a family affair.

Both sets of sisters started playing basketball with encouragement from other women in their lives. The Segars credit their mother for their love of basketball, while the Williams sisters, twins, credit their older sister.

“We saw how [our sister] was playing, and we were like, ‘We want to play, too.’

So, we started playing with her,’” Lee, a junior, said.

While many see sisters as a pair, head coach Kate Achter made it her mission to view each sister as an individual.

“When I took the job and knew I had two sets of sisters, I made it very clear to them that they would each be their own person,” said Achter. “They each bring something different to the team.”

On the court, first-year Lauren, who holds a 31 percent field goal average in nine games, said being teammates with her sister, sophomore Brandi, comes naturally.

“It’s easy playing with a sibling. [She] keeps me level-headed during the games and gives me confidence,” said Lauren, who averages 3.8 rebounds per game.

Junior guard Miya, who is shooting 88 percent from the free throw line, said it gives her confidence to know Lee is out on the court with her or cheering her on from the bench. “[Playing together] helps us to push each other and make us work harder,” said Miya, whose free throw percentage is the best on the team.

Achter said the on-court chemistry between the two sets of sisters fosters chemistry among the other players on the team. Because they are a strong unit

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Miya (left) and Lee (right) Williams are twins. They’ve played together their whole lives.

“It’s easy playing with a sibling. [She] keeps me levelheaded during the games and gives me confidence.”

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together, they push the team and try to raise the bar, according to Achter. She also said the sisters hold each other to a higher degree of accountability because they challenge one another.

Off the court, the Williams sisters joked that living together is frustrating because chores get ignored.

“Nobody wants to fold clothes.

Nobody wants to wash dishes,” said Lee, who’s shooting 46 percent in 17 games this season.

Still, the twins do enjoy cooking and

Stats don’t lie: Men’s team has improved NICK SCHULTZ nschultz@luc.edu

Last season, the Loyola men’s basketball team finished in the bottom half of all team offensive categories in the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC), going 15-17 overall and 7-11 in the conference. The Ramblers shot 42.6 percent — including 34.7 percent from three-point range — and senior guard Devon Turk led the team with a 45 percent field goal average.

Fast-forward to today. Loyola (14-7, 4-4) boasts a 50.5 field goal percentage, good for first in the MVC and sixth in the nation. The Ramblers are also at the top of the Valley in three-point percentage, shooting 39.2 percent from downtown.

Loyola ranks second in the MVC in three categories: points per game (76.5), assists per game (16.0) and assists/ turnover ratio (1.4).

The team stats are impressive, but it’s the individual play that stands out the most. Head coach Porter Moser is able to run his fast system of offense, with a lot of guard play. As a result, individual numbers are up. Junior guard Donte Ingram, after recovering from a knee injury, is shooting the second-highest three point percentage in the MVC (47.8 percent). The fastflowing offense is helping fellow junior guard Ben Richardson, who already has more assists at this point (67) than he did all of last season (52).

The newcomers are putting on a show, too. Redshirt sophomore Clayton Custer averages 11.8 points per game, and he has dishing out 69 assists to average 3.29 per game in his first season as a Rambler, having transferred from Iowa State University.

Although those stats are noteworthy, they’re not the ones

raising eyebrows around the conference. Junior for ward and three-time MVC Newcomer of the Week Aundre Jackson is making his case for Newcomer of the Year. He’s shooting 70.8 percent from the field to lead the MVC by almost 13 percent, putting him fourth in the nation in shooting accuracy.

Jackson’s signature move — the reverse layup under the basket — makes him difficult to defend. He said the strategy developed as a result of the size disadvantage he had when he was younger.

“Growing up, I always got my shot blocked,” said Jackson, “So, I had to figure out something. I could either be a bad player or find a way to score.”

Senior guard Milton Doyle is another Rambler lighting up the stat sheet. He’s currently the only Valley player in the top five for both points per game (15.8) and assists per game (4.5).

Doyle said this year’s team is different than his previous teams.

“Donte stepped up a lot, [and] adding Clay to the mix has made us tougher to guard,” Doyle said. “We just have to build some guys’ confidence up off the bench.”

Head coach Porter Moser said he aims to improve on players’ skills from last season, which he said will contribute to offensive success.

“Donte’s development has been huge,” said Moser. “Ben Richardson’s development [helps, too]. Then, you add Clay to the mix, and then, you add Aundre to the mix. So, development in the offseason is a big part of our program.”

The Ramblers are scheduled to host Bradley University on Jan. 25 and are set to hit the road to square off against Indiana State University on Jan. 28.

watching Netflix with each other, as do the Segars sisters. Lauren said she and Brandi are always together.

“We enjoy each other’s company,” said Brandi, who has appeared in all 18 games this season and has contributed 55 field goals.

Both sets of sisters said they can’t imagine being on the women’s basketball team without their respective siblings.

The Williams sisters said they would find playing at this competitive level more stressful and difficult if they were going it alone. Lauren said she appreciates having Brandi as an older sister who can give her advice based on personal experience.

“It’s like having one of your best friends playing with you,” said Brandi, who has added 4.4 rebounds per game for the Ramblers.

The Williams and Segars sisters and the rest of their teammates are scheduled to take on the Missouri State Bears in Gentile Arena at 7 p.m. on Jan. 27.

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Brandi Segars (top) and Lauren Segars (bottom) both play guard for Loyola.

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Bulls need to take the dive and trade Butler

JANUARY 25, 2017

Ramblers lack experience among nation’s top-ranked teams

Dylan Conover| Assistant Editor dconover@luc.edu Jimmy Butler, the 30th overall pick in the 2011 draft, has achieved superstar status. A kid from Marquette University, who the Bulls never planned to make “the guy,” is about to start for the Eastern Conference in the All-Star game.

Butler has quickly become the face of the Bulls. The small forward embodies the traditional Chicagoan with his hard-working attitude. Every year, he has added another element to his game, transforming from a situational bench player to one of the best allaround players in the game. He’s one of basketball’s best defenders and has grown his offensive skills every year he’s been in the game — he scored 2.6 points per game in his rookie year and scored 24.7 points per game this season.

Although seeing Butler grow has been fun, I’ve come to the conclusion that he actually does more harm than good for the Bulls’ chances of becoming championship contenders again. Butler is one of the best assets in the league, and the Bulls need to strike while the iron’s hot and trade him.

My reasoning behind this lies in the acquisition of 35-year-old Dwyane Wade.

There are three theories why the Bulls signed him, some more likely than others.

First, the Bulls think they can compete for a title with Wade (which is unlikely).

Second, the Bulls need to fill up seats after getting rid of their two most popular players — Derrick Rose and Joakim Noah — and Wade is someone fans would pay to see (a more likely idea). Third, Wade is a respected veteran who could convince other free agents to come play in Chicago (the most likely theory).

Let’s assume the Bulls got Wade for the third reason: to attract free agents. The NBA is a league of “superteams.” There are teams comprised of superstars and teams in a perennial hell of being OK but never able to beat said superteams.

That being said, a team that wants to win a title needs at least three bonafide stars.

The most notable potential free agents this upcoming offseason are Steph Curry, Kevin Durant, Chris Paul, Blake Griffin, Kyle Lowry and Gordon Hayward.

Curry and Durant are both on arguably

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Butler was named a starter for the east in the All-Star Game this year.

the most talented team in NBA history, and it is unlikely they’d want to break that up. Kyle Lowry is part of a Toronto Raptors team that is becoming one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference; it doesn’t make sense that he’d abandon a very promising future with his team.

So, where does Butler fit into this?

Let’s call him superstar one. Who can Wade attract? The most likely player in that short list of potential free agents is Hayward. Then, the Bulls would have two stars, but not the two that would lead the team to the promised land. The other aforementioned players are either too unlikely to sign with any team other than their current ones or are too old to be worth the investment (unless the Bulls are shooting for a one-season wonder).

Wade has essentially no purpose on the team now, other than to fill seats. Add in that Wade himself could become a free agent this offseason, and there are too many unknowns to bank on him being a guy that attracts stars to come to Chicago.

The only other way for the Bulls to improve in the long run is through the draft. Entering this season, the Boston Celtics offered the Bulls the third overall pick in the draft. This season, Butler is worth at least that — possibly more.

Because the New York Knicks traded Robin Lopez to the Bulls, Chicago owes the Knicks a second-round pick. But the Sacramento Kings also owe the Bulls a second-round pick. This is all to say the Bulls have ample draft choices this year. This year’s draft is scouted to be one of the deepest in years. Make the right moves while you can. The draft is no guarantee of success, but expensive free agents that might not even come to your team aren’t, either.

The Bulls’ front office said it wants the team to get younger and more athletic.

Adding Wade didn’t do that, but trading Butler can. The trade would stink for Bulls fans, because they’d lose another fan favorite. But I think a title drought that has lasted nearly 20 years might make fans realize there are more ways to win than with “Jimmy G Buckets.”

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Junior libero Jake Selsky has provided 29 digs in 28 sets this season (1.04 digs per set), which is tied for sixth on the team.

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The Loyola men’s volleyball team has struggled to open its season.

After starting 4-3, the Ramblers are looking to use their tough early schedule to help give their young roster confidence moving forward.

The Ramblers went 1-3 against ranked opponents in their back-andforth first seven games, winning no more than two games in a row in that stretch.

Head coach Mark Hulse said he designed a difficult schedule so the team could analyze how it compared to the best teams in the country.

“When setting up our schedule for this season, I scheduled the best teams as possible to know where we stand and how we match up against them later in the season,” Hulse said.

Loyola’s roster this season includes six f irst-years, six sophomores and just two seniors, Jagger Kroener and C ole Murray. Kroener appeared in just Narup 38 of a possible 89 matches in his first three seasons, while Murray transferred to Loyola from Irvine Valley College after his sophomore season. The Ramblers will have to rely on the experience of juniors such as Jeff Jendryk and Ricky Gevis to help get the young players through the tough stretches of the season, according to sophomore middle blocker Paul Narup.

“Having only two seniors just requires more people to step up as leaders and … bring the energy,” said Narup.

“Having only two seniors just requires more people to step up as leaders and bring the energy.”

PAUL NARUP Middle Blocker

While the team doesn’t have the same amount of experience as the highest-ranked teams in the country, what they lack in age they make up for with enthusiasm, said junior libero Jake Selsky.

“It’s fun; the younger guys definitely bring a lot of energy to the gym,” said Selsky. “There’s not as much experience as you’d have with a larger number of seniors on your team, but the guys are learning quick, and they’re definitely working hard in the gym.”

The team now aims to move on to conference play with new momentum and confidence despite its record and inexperience, as it has competed with and defeated some of best teams in the country. The players have also gained some poise in the process, according to Hulse.

“We’ll just have to wait and find out [what will happen]. We play some really tough teams in the coming months, but I believe we’ve picked up some good confidence from these January games to help us be [as] successful as possible.” Hulse said.

The team’s schedule ramps up quickly in February. After a homestand with matches against Lindenwood University and Quincy University, the Ramblers are scheduled to hit the road to face defending champion No. 1 Ohio State University (OSU) on Feb. 11.

This daunting matchup is only made more challenging by the gauntlet Loyola must run in the two-week span

after visiting Columbus. The Ramblers are scheduled to battle two more top-15 programs, No. 13 Ball State University (BSU) and No. 8 Lewis University.

Hulse said Loyola has accomplished similarly difficult feats before and is more than capable of doing it again.

“We played the No. 2, No. 3 and No. 5 [teams] in the country, all within two weeks of each other earlier in the season,” said Hulse. “We’ve done this before, and it’s the nature of it; we play in a really, really tough conference.”

The conference schedule is made more difficult by the fact that the Ramblers have one of the youngest rosters in MIVA. The top three teams in the conference — OSU, Lewis and BSU — all have much more experience. OSU has five seniors, while Lewis and BSU each have four.

The Buckeyes have just three players on their roster who haven’t won a national championship, while the Ramblers have 13 players without that keynote experience.

“With plenty of teams in our conference that have tons of experience and good players, it’s gonna be tough,” said Hulse. “The conference is as good as it’s been, and it’s gonna be really tough on any given night.”

While it’s competing in one of the best conferences in men’s volleyball, Loyola remains confident about advancing through the MIVA tournament.

“We believe we’ll be successful, despite how tough our division can prove to be. Preparation is key, and the margins are really thin,” said Hulse. “That’s what this tough set of games to start the season taught us.”

The team is scheduled to host Lindenwood University on Feb. 3 and two more small local teams, Quincy University and McKendree University, in the following days.

Thes e will b e the last matches before the Ramblers’ season heats up and their challenging conference schedule begins.