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Issue 9
OCTOBER 26, 2016
LOYOLA PHOENIX SEXUAL ASSAULT
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THE DAYS
AFTER
Student’s sexual assault report gets lost in system TRISHA MCCAULEY tmccauley@luc.edu
A female Loyola student who was sexually assaulted at an off-campus apartment by a male Loyola student whom she knew, told The Phoenix she believes Loyola administrators and Campus Safety mishandled her situation. The student said she filed a report with Campus Safety, but never heard from the administrator in charge of following up on reports — Associate Dean of Students and Interim Title IX Deputy Coordinator Tim Love — until she reached out many days later. The alleged sexual assault occurred Sept. 16 between 1:45 a.m.
and 2:15 a.m. The female student, who spoke to The Phoenix on the condition that she remain anonymous, said the male picked her up from Bar 63 — near Lake Shore Campus — took her to his place and had nonconsensual sex with her. “I was at 63, I got really intoxicated,” she said. “I remember sitting on the bed, him giving me water and food and then I remember him having sex with me and me crying.” Later that day, at about 2 p.m., the student went to Campus Safety with her roommate to speak with an officer. The student said she felt relieved after filing a report with Campus Safety. But she said her relief soon disappeared when she
found out her report was not filed to the office of the Dean of Students. Under Illinois law, universities must respond to electronically submitted reports within 12 hours. Love said Loyola attempts to hold itself to that standard with all reports, but its internal goal is to respond to in-person reports within one business day. However, after four days of not hearing from the school, the female student spoke with her assigned Loyola Rape Victim Advocate, who acts as a support system to students and provides them with the proper resources. The advocate put the student in contact with Love. ASSAULT 3
Cubs drop World Series opener in a blowout
Henry Redman The PHOENIX
The Cubs played Game 1 of the World Series at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio.
MADELINE KENNEY mkenney1@luc.edu
Two home runs by Indians catcher Roberto Perez and a dominant performance on the mound by Cleveland’s pitcher Corey Kluber shut out the Chicago Cubs 6-0 in Game 1 of the World Series on Oct. 25 at Progressive Field. Both teams have their respective championship droughts. Cleveland hasn’t won a World Series since 1948 — which is 40 years after the Cubs won their last World Series title in 1908. Tuesday marked Cleveland’s first World Series win since Game 6 in 1997. For the Cubs, the winless World Series drought continues. Chicago hasn’t won a World Series game since Game 6 of the 1945 Series. The struggles started early for the Cubs. Kluber took to the mound at the top of the first inning and threw two quick strikeouts and a pop-fly to retire the side. Cubs Jon Lester was next on the
mound. Following two quick outs, Lester, a veteran pitcher who typically performs under pressure, became rattled after allowing two hits and backto-back walks. With the Indians up 1-0, Lester hit Brandon Guyer with a pitch to give Cleveland an insurance run. Despite the early scoring, Chicago escaped near disaster by only allowing two runs in the inning. The Indians’ Kluber had a career night. He set a World Series record for the most strikeouts in the first three innings, with a total of eight. After his six innings pitched, Kluber threw nine strikeouts and only allowed four hits. The Cubs only had seven hits the entire night, and Cleveland’s bullpen retired 15 batters. When Chicago’s pinch-hitter Miguel Montero stepped up to the plate in the ninth inning, with two strikeouts and only one man on base, flashbacks of the Billy Goat curse began to circulate in Cubs fans’ heads. CUBS 20
Sister Jean sets the record straight on Mundelein haunting Conflicting tales of a haunted building don’t hold up, but students and staff still claim to have been spooked on campus JULIE WHITEHAIR jwhitehair@luc.edu
Michen Dewey The PHOENIX
One of the first written accounts of the Mundelein ghost appeared in The Phoenix in 1999. Since then the story has evolved as it has been retold through the years.
For years, ghost stories and haunting tales have persisted at Loyola. But finding evidence to support these stories can be as elusive as actually catching a ghost. Loyola’s most infamous haunting focuses on one tale in particular: the death of a nun in the Mundelein Center for Fine and Performing Arts. One of the few written accounts of this myth doesn’t quite line up with reality. According to the version of the story found in Richard Southall’s 2013 book “Haunted Route 66: Ghosts of America’s Legendary Highway,” a nun and a priest had an affair in the 1880s. Southall wrote the Mundelein was still known as St. Ignatius College at the time. However, Mundelein Center was not built until 1930, according to Ashley Howdeshell, assistant university archivist. The nun became pregnant and the
priest refused to quit the priesthood for her, Southall writes. While Southall’s version says the nun hanged herself on the 13th floor, other versions say it was the 14th floor. The priest found her and then jumped out of the window in despair, according to Southall. He writes that students sometimes see ghostly figures or flickering lights. But how did this legend start? The story has been around since Mundelein College first merged with Loyola University in 1991, according to Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, BVM. Sister Jean began working at Mundelein in 1961 and continued working at Loyola through the schools’ merging. She said students found the building to be new and mysterious, especially because the upper floors were off limits, as they housed sisters. “There’s a certain mystique about [the story], but it isn’t true,” Sister Jean said. “Never in the history of our community have we had anyone who hanged herself.”
Sister Jean said despite the lack of factual basis, the story does not bother her. “Because I know it’s not true, it just amuses me. It’s been going on for over 25 years now,” Sister Jean said. “I consider this like a fairy tale.” Possibly the earliest written version of the Mundelein nun tale can be traced back to the March 3, 1999 issue of The Phoenix. In the article “Hidden Secrets of Loyola,” writer Peter Gianopulos refers to the 14th floor as a “rendezvous” spot for a nun and priest. “As the story goes, the 14th floor has been haunted by the nun, who threw herself out a window when the affair turned sour,” Gianopulos wrote. Gianopulos graduated from Loyola in 2001 and went on to become a freelance writer and an adjunct professor at Loyola. He said that the Mundelein ghost story had been around when he was at Loyola and no one was sure if it was true. GHOST 5
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OCTOBER 26, 2016
FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK EDITORIAL Editor-in-Chief Grace Runkel Managing Editor Nader Issa General Manager Robert Baurley News Editor Trisha McCauley
Grace Runkel, Editor-in-Chief grunkel@luc.edu
Assistant News Editors Julie Whitehair, Michael McDevitt A&E Editor Alex Levitt Assistant A&E Editor Nick Coulson Opinion Editor Sadie Lipe Sports Editor Madeline Kenney Assistant Sports Editors Dylan Conover, Henry Redman Copy Editors Angie Stewart, Renee Zagozdon
Out of the nine issues of The Phoenix this semester, reports of sexual violence have headlined the front page seven times. Anyone’s first reaction to this fact would be shock or disgust. More students are reporting sexual violence — whether it is groping or assault — than ever before. That could mean these crimes are happening more often, or it could mean that more survivors are reporting these crimes. The latter is a good thing. No one wants to think about what they would have to do if they were sexually assaulted. Should you call the the Wellness Center? Contact Campus Safety? Go to the
hospital? Survivors have many options, but finding out what those options are during a time of trauma can be overwhelming. That’s where Loyola is supposed meant to step in. Loyola offers a variety of resources for survivors of sexual assault, and there are multiple people on staff — including Rape Victim Advocates at the Wellness Center and deputy Title IX coordinators — whose job it is to make every option known to the survivor. Often times, the system works, but sometimes it doesn’t. This week The Phoenix is running the first part of a two-part series called “The Days After” that details the pro-
CONTENTS
ART Photo Editor Michen Dewey Design Editor Kristen Torres
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World Series 101: The best ways to take in the games
4 Local elections
14 ‘Romeo and Juliet’ ballet review
Content Manager McKeever Spruck
15 Bob Dylan’s Nobel Prize
ADVISING
16 Pickwick Coffee
Faculty Advisor Robert Herguth
16 ‘The Accountant’ review
OPINION
Media Manager Ralph Braseth
8 Staff editorial
CONTACT
8 African-Americans wear everyday costumes
Editor-in-Chief eic@loyolaphoenix.com
9 Trump as a dictator
News Desk news@loyolaphoenix.com
SPORTS
Sports Desk sports@loyolaphoenix.com Arts and Entertainment Desk arts@loyolaphoenix.com
17 Athlete profile 18 Golf season review
Letters to the Editor opinion@loyolaphoenix.com
Corrections
Advertising advertising@loyolaphoenix.com
Dislike and distrust of Clinton or Trump doesn’t justify voting for Johnson
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SECURITY NOTEBOOK
Times represent when incidents were reported, not necessarily when they occurred.
Tuesday, Oct. 18 | 2:11 a.m.
Lakefront Pedestrian Walk A Loyola student was the victim of a battery near Madonna della Strada Chapel. Campus Safety could not find the offender.
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Tuesday, Oct. 18 | 3:03 p.m.
100 block East Chicago Avenue A Loyola student was the victim of a theft in a business near Water Tower Campus.
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Wednesday, Oct. 19 | 3:23 p.m.
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Saturday, Oct. 15 | 12:20 a.m.
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Simpson Living and Learning Center A Loyola student received a threatening letter on his dorm room door. Campus Safety is investigating the incident. The Morgan (1209 W. Arthur Avenue, Apt. 608) Campus Safety responded to a loud noise complaint, and peace was restored. This was the first offense at this residence.
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3 West Quad immigration discussion
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Web Editor Patrick Judge
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NEWS
6 Metra fare increase
ONLINE
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cess — and its pitfalls — through the story of one female Loyola student who decided to report a sexual assault. The first story of the series, “Student’s sexual assault report lost in system,” shows the problems the student faced when she tried to report the assault to Campus Safety and the administration. You can read the story on pages 1 and 3. If you are the survivor of sexual assault and would like to file a report, you can do so with Loyola’s Sexual Assault Advocacy Line (773-494-3810), Campus Safety (773-508-6039) or anonymously through the EthicsLine Reporting Hotline (855-603-6988).
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A column published in the last issue used outdated information regarding Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson’s campaign finances. The column reported Johnson owes $1 million to a consulting firm from his 2012 presidential run and that 70 cents of every dollar raised during the 2016 campaign has gone to that firm. However, Johnson owes $1.9 million to the consulting firm and the 70 cents statistic in no longer accurate, as his campaign spending has grown from $334,000 to more than $9.4 million.
Haunted house actors transform into real-life nightmares
Statesville Haunted Prison and City of the Dead hired Zombie Productions after the haunted prison had been opened. The hayride was discontinued to avoid safety concerns when conducting the hayride during inclement weather. Statesville was created after the hayride closure due to a demand for an indoor, all-weather attraction. Fan of the “The Blues Brothers” movie would stop at Siegel’s Cottonwood Farm and ask for directions to Stateville Correctional Center, which is what helped spark the idea for Statesville’s prison theme.
OCTOBER 26, 2016
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Chris Hacker The PHOENIX
Black Cultural Center hosts vigil for victims of violence ALMUDENA RINCON arincon@luc.edu
Loyola’s Black Cultural Center honored all those affected by Chicago’s ongoing violence in a candlelight vigil on Oct. 25. The vigil, held at 5:45 p.m. on the East Quad, brought together about 50 students with the purpose of recognizing the violence in Chicago and all the lives that have been lost because of it. More than 600 homicides have occurred in Chicago so far this year, according to Chicago Police Department data. Zoe Fisher, a Loyola senior and the president of Black Cultural Center, said she wanted to hold the event to “really recognize all of these people that are miles away from us” whose lives are gone. “Every person’s life counts and it’s important that we think about them,” said the 20-year-old journalism major. “Because they are a part of our community, they are a part of our Loyola experience.” Fisher said she appreciated that different school offices and groups from Loyola, such as the Provost’s Office and the psychology department, sponsored the vigil’s candles. The Black Cultural Center opened the vigil with various performances and speeches by student volunteers. The first performance was a dance, and the four performers were dressed in all black. Laura Prieto, one of the dancers, said the Loyola community has an obligation to look out for one another. “It is our responsibility to be there
for each other and support each [other] and be really aware of what’s going on to give people the respect they deserve in the community,” the senior exercise science major said. The second performer, 19-yearold sophomore Trevaughn Latimer, agreed with Prieto. “We can sometimes distance [ourselves] from all the violence that’s going on in Chicago,” Latimer said. “I think it’s important for us to all have in mind that there are people who may know it, but don’t speak about it.” Latimer, an economics and psychology double major, sang “The Angels Are Watching Over Us.” His contribution was followed by another student reciting a poem. “We are standing in solidarity,” said sophomore Ayomide Ogunsola, another student present at the vigil. “If anyone had the answer, I feel like we’d have already done something, but I think [it’s] a matter of just staying in conversation and then just going out to the communities where [deaths] do happen,” the 19-year-old health systems management major said. Fisher said she is very grateful for all the people who attended. “I want people who are really critical of black-on-black crime and police brutality to also be here supporting us and coming and showing support for the community,” she said. “Charisma is great, but if doesn’t come with action and it doesn’t come with change, then it’s null.”
Chris Hacker
The PHOENIX
Chris Hacker | The PHOENIX
Chris Hacker The PHOENIX
Loyola’s Black Cultural Center joined the Loyola community on the East Quad for a candlelight vigil on Oct. 25 to honor those affected by Chicago violence. The night featured performances from students that included dances and songs.
ASSAULT: Student upset with administration’s mistake continued from page 1 After the conversation with the student on Sept. 20, Love discovered that her report had never been filed with the administration. “I was furious and let down,” the student said. “[Love] was like, ‘We’re so sorry,’ and asked if I had any more questions. I was like, ‘Yeah, can I get a no contact directive? Do something, please,’ and he was like, ‘Yeah, we can do that.’” After their phone conversation, Love sent out a no contact directive within hours to the male student, according to the female student. A no contact directive — which notifies a student that he or she is not allowed to contact a specific student — is issued by the Dean of Students and enforced by Campus Safety. If the student who receives a directive violates the request, that student could be found responsible for a conduct violation.
Later that day, Love followed up with the student to say her report was found, but that he was not sure why it had not been filed within his office, according to the female student. “[Love] said there was an error in the chain of command. An officer called someone, leaving the report on a voicemail instead of filing it into the system,” the female student said. “I feel like it is really not okay that they just left a voicemail [about my case] on someone’s machine.” The student met with Love on Sept. 22 to discuss the conduct hearing process, during which there is an investigation and a hearing that could last up to 60 days and end in possible discipline for the male student. The female student agreed to go through the conduct hearing process as opposed to doing nothing or filing a report with the Chicago Police Department. The female student said she did not hear from Love again until he
emailed her on Sept. 29 to inform her the university was in the process of launching an investigation. The student said Love told her he was having trouble assigning investigators because they are all volunteers, so it takes a little longer to find people willing to be assigned. After receiving that information, the student decided not to pursue an investigation. “I decided not to go through the hearing, and I also just didn’t want to deal with it. It’s, like, a 60-day process, and I don’t want to have to have that hanging over my head for the next 60 days ... constantly having to bring it up and go through my story and have people question me,” she said. The female student said she met with Love one final time, in person, on Oct. 3. She said Love wanted to make sure that her decision not to go through the conduct hearing process was not influenced by an outside source. Love sent a final follow-up email to
the female student on Oct. 5 to inform her that her case was closed, according to the student. In his email, he apologized for letting her down, the student said, and Love acknowledged that Campus Safety and the Office of the Dean of Students took joint responsibility for misfiling her initial report. “I recognize that the delays in service and mixed messages only added to your discomfort and anxiety in an already unimaginably difficult time,” Love stated in an email to the student, which she showed to The Phoenix. Although the student said she appreciated Love taking responsibility for the university’s mistake, she said she was upset by other parts the email, which she said sounded defensive. “It was in the middle of the day, and after I read the email, I was crying but had to go to class, and on my way to class I saw [the male student accused of committing the assault] and made direct eye contact,” she said. “Now, I have to have someone
walk me to my class every day so that I don’t have to see him.” School officials declined to comment on the case in any detail, citing privacy concerns, even though The Phoenix received permission from the student to discuss her case with the university. The female student did not want to identify the male student accused of assaulting her, so The Phoenix was unable to contact him. At this time, he has not been charged with any crime and the female student said she does not plan to pursue criminal charges. “I came forward to inform people about what to do after a sexual assault because a lot of the things that I learned, I only learned [them] because I went through the experience,” she said. “I wanted to shed light on the problems with the system, and the point is not to put blame on the university — [it’s] just to show that there needs to be changes.”
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NEWS
OCTOBER 26, 2016
The rundown on state and local candidates Election Day is less than two weeks away. Mainstream media has nonstop coverage on the presidential candidates, but do you know who else is on the ballot? The Phoenix has compiled a list of who’s running in Illinois and their primary stances.
GRIFFIN WARREN gwarren1@luc.edu
LOCAL
STATE
BOARD OF REVIEW: Duties include surveying tax appeals, representing Cook County in court and processing financial exemptions
ILLINOIS COMPTROLLER: Duties include looking over performance and financial audits, overseeing the budget and promoting state transparency regarding fiscal matters
(Cook County)
Martin M. Stack (Democrat) Supports creating fundraising limits, increasing transparency about tax deductions and making the Board of Review website more accessible Dan Patlak (Republican) Advocates for tax relief for citizens, prevention of system abuse by biased influence and simplified process for tax appeals
COUNTY CLERK: Duties include keeping records of marriages, legal partnerships and weapons permits, and processing passports Dorothy A. Brown (Democrat) Seeks to improve financial operations, continue engaging in community outreach and speed up the criminal justice system Diane S. Shapiro (Republican) Wants to eliminate wasteful spending, depoliticize the Clerk Office and improve hiring practices
COOK COUNTY’S STATE ATTORNEY: Duties include taking part in grand jury indictments, serving as counsel for the city police and participating in federal mandates. Kim Foxx (Democrat) Aims to administer the law equally to all citizens, increase community investment and reduce the backlog of cases in the court system; defeated incumbent Democrat Anita Alvarez in the primary race Christopher Pfannkuche (Republican) Backs fighting crime, enforcing Zero Tolerance laws and lessening financial strain on the criminal justice system
Susana Mendoza (Democrat) Aims to take back control of state spending and reduce state spending over time
Leslie Munger (Republican) Wants to balance the budget and maintain more disciplined state spending; appointed by Gov. Bruce Rauner
THIRD PARTY CANDIDATES: Claire Ball (Libertarian)
Tim Curtin (Green Party)
SENATE SEATS Tammy Duckworth (Democrat) Aims to improve the lives of veterans and grow the economy by helping small businesses; is favored to win
THIRD PARTY CANDIDATES:
Mark Kirk (Republican) Advocates for clean water in Lake Michigan and growing industry across the state; has publicly refused to support Donald Trump
Kent McMillen (Libertarian) Scott Summers (Green Party) Chris Aguayo (Veterans Party of America) Chad Koppie (Constitution Party)
HOUSE SEATS
(Does not include ballots with only one candidate)
District 1: Evergreen Park, Oak Forest, Frankfort and Mokena Bobby Rush (Democrat): wants to address deficit spending, track firearm purchases August (O’Neill) Deuser (Republican): supports transparent government spending, term limits
District 2: Harvey, Chicago Heights and Kankakee
District 11: Naperville, Woodridge, Bolingbrook, Aurora and Joliet Bill Foster (Democrat): promotes economic growth, job creation
Tonia Khouri (Republican): supports creating jobs, equipping troops with the best resources
Robin Kelly (Democrat): seeks environmental regulation, improved veteran services John Morrow (Republican): supports a flat tax, wider use of alternatives to incarceration like community service
District 12: Mount Vernon, Belleville, Benton, Carbondale and Jonesboro
District 6: Wheaton, Carol Stream, Westmont, South Elgin, Barrington, Lake Zurich and Algonquin
C.J. Baricevic (Democrat): wants to maintain strong steel production and agriculture industries, opposes the Trans Pacific Partnership
Amanda Howland (Democrat): supports a non-militarized foreign policy, boosting the middle class Peter Roskam (Republican): seeks a stricter screening process of Syrian refugees; wants Obamacare repealed
District 8: Schaumburg, Elgin, Elk Grove Village, Palatine, Addison, Lombard and Bartlett
Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democrat): supports increased resources to the military and funding opioid abuse treatment programs
Peter DiCianni (Republican): seeks energy independence from the Middle East, reduced government regulations of businesses
District 9: Mount Prospect, Park Ridge, Evanston, Wilmette, Winnetka and northern Chicago
Mike Bost (Republican): promotes strong agriculture, energy independence
District 13: Decatur, Carlinville and Jerseyville
Mark Wicklund (Democrat): seeks improved health care for women and veterans, universal background checks for gun purchases Rodney Davis (Republican): supports reduced taxes and regulations, increased government accountability
District 14: Little Rock, Batavia, McHenry, Chemung and Antioch
Jan Schakowsky (Democrat): proposes a two-state solution in Israel, supports immigration reform Joan McCarthy Lasonde (Republican): supports “fixing the broken parts [of Obamacare],” equipping troops with the best technology available
Jim Walz (Democrat): backs increased wages for the middle class, wants to repeal Citizens United Randy Hultgren (Republican): wants to protect Social Security and Medicare, defend the First Amendment
District 10: Northbrook, Highland Park, Vernon Hills, Mundelein, Lake Forest, North Chicago, Grayslake, Waukegan, Zion, Round Lake Beach and Lindenhurst
District 17: Canton, Cambridge, Aledo, Morrison, Mount Carroll, Freeport and Rockford
Brad Schneider (Democrat): advocates for gun control and “a woman’s right to choose”
Robert Dold (Republican): focused on job growth, supporting the current Israeli government
Cheri Bustos (Democrat): wants to balance the federal budget, create jobs Patrick Harlan (Republican): prioritizes fighting Islamic terrorism, protecting the Second Amendment
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OCTOBER 26, 2016
Courtesy of the Wellness Center
With increased enrollment, Wellness Center adds staff Loyola’s clinical center has added a new part-time mental health position amid growing student demand for services ELIZABETH CZAPSKI eczapski@luc.edu
The university has granted Loyola’s Wellness Center a new part-time mental-health position in order to accommodate the growing student body, according to Dr. David deBoer, the associate director of the Wellness Center and a licensed clinical psychologist. With increasingly larger incoming freshman classes, clinical mental health visits have increased by about 15 percent from last year, according to deBoer. “We’re trying to respond in real time to the demand as it presents itself,” he said. “Last spring, when we noticed that the enrollment was increasing by 500, we requested another position in order to accommodate the need that we knew would come.” Mental illness in the United States is no small problem. There were 43.6 million U.S. adults living with a mental illness in 2014, according to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). That number constitutes 18.1 percent of all adults in the country, the NIMH reported. Loyola’s response to this problem lies in its Wellness Center, which provides mental health counseling and resources to the Loyola community. The Wellness Center had 20,679 total visits during the 2014-15 school year, according to its website. Its mental health services include counseling, group therapy and access to a therapy dog, which is a black labrador retriever named Tivo. The Wellness Center has grown in recent years. When deBoer first
started 12 years ago, there were four staff members in the mental health department. Today, the Wellness Center has 14 staff members devoted to mental health, said deBoer. He called the growth “exciting” and said that the Wellness Center meets the standards for accreditation set by the International Association of Counseling Service (IACS). The minimum professional staff-to-student ratio is one per 1,000-1,500 students — the exact ratio “depending on services offered and other campus mental health agencies,” according to the IACS “Standards for University and College Counseling Services.” Loyola’s enrollment for the fall 2016 semester is 16,422 students, based on the university’s latest enrollment report. But one new part-time position might not be enough. Some students face roadblocks when seeking counseling at the Wellness Center because of the limited number of appointments available. Michelle King, 21, contacted the Wellness Center her junior year in the fall of 2015, after her close friend was diagnosed with cancer. “I reached out to the Wellness Center right around early- to mid-November, just to kind of talk through my anxieties, and I was not as focused on my studies as I felt that I normally was,” said the senior history major. “They didn’t have any availability for the rest of the semester, and so they referred me to someone in … Campus Ministries, but I’m not a very religious person, and so I felt uncomfortable pursuing that path.” King called the Wellness Center
a second time in February 2016 for grief counseling after her close friend passed away. “There were some appointment availabilities, but [none] that would fit into my schedule, because [the therapist] was downtown and he knew that it was a time-sensitive issue,” she said. “We felt a decent connection on the phone, and so I met with him outside of his normal counseling hours downtown.” King described her counseling experience as “helpful.” If King were to rate the Wellness Center’s services from one to five, one being the worst and five being the best, she said she would give it a four because of how helpful her therapist was. She would rate the system a two out of five for its “very limited scheduling abilities,” she said. The scant availability of counselors confused King. “You see so many of [the Wellness Center’s] different campaigns on campus to make sure that you’re taking care of yourself mentally as well, but if you don’t have the capacity to take care of the students, that seems a conflict of interest,” she said. Jimmy Mann, a 20-year-old junior, went to the Wellness Center looking for counseling services at the beginning of the fall 2015 semester. Mann did not have to wait to see a counselor, but he was frustrated by the scheduling process. He was told to call instead of going to the Wellness Center in person. After calling, he waited one week to do an intake interview and another week to set up an appointment.
“Once I finally got in there, the process was very helpful. I liked the therapist I had; he was very supportive,” said the theatre and history double major, adding that the therapist did not try to be his friend, but [tried] to support him in an objective way. “I really liked [that] because that was what I needed,” he said. After Mann had exhausted his number of sessions — the Wellness Center has a six- to eight-session limit on individual therapy, according to its website — he wanted to continue therapy. His therapist took down his insurance information and recommended other therapy options in the city. “The thing was, all the people he recommended were downtown,” said Mann. “I haven’t been to anything since [then] because it’s just been a matter of scheduling.” Overall, Mann said, the Wellness Center’s mental health counseling was a “very positive, helpful experience.” The only thing he would change would be “the stress getting in and coming out of it.” Waiting lists are not uncommon on college campuses, and each semester has a “busy time,” said the Wellness Center’s deBoer. “It is a … norm around college campuses that counseling centers around this time of year do have waiting lists for therapy, and that’s just a reality that we’re only so many people who can see only so many clients in a given week in a given hour,” deBoer said. “So, is it ideal? No, but in terms of trying to meet the needs of the many and see the students who have the most highest need kind of first,
there is a kind of medical triage that we have to do.” Each student seeking mental health services is assessed, deBoer said, to determine whether brief individual therapy would be the right treatment option. Sometimes, eligible students must be put on a waiting list. If students want to be seen right away, deBoer said, the Wellness Center will refer them to providers in the community who will take their insurance. “When someone is offered [a spot on the waiting list], they are also offered options for therapy in the community if they don’t want to wait, and they’re also typically offered group opportunities at the Wellness Center,” said deBoer. “So, students are making a choice to wait, and that’s something that I think they should take some responsibility for, too,” he said. “But I don’t at all mean to sound unsympathetic to that distress; it’s something we’re always working [on] as hard as we can to move people from that waiting list onto a therapist’s schedule just as soon as we can.” The Wellness Center is often looking for student input. Each year, the Wellness Center invites a representative from the Student Government Health and Wellness Committee to sit in on a quality committee meeting, according to deBoer. The Wellness Center is working with student groups to “share with students what we do and what we offer, and also hear from students what the needs are and what the anticipated growth areas are that students would like to see.”
GHOST: Mundelein haunting holds no weight continued from page 1 The article was written to engage readers and include more first-person experiences in the entertainment section, according to Gianopulos. “The newspaper was trying to kind of break out of the mold it had been in in previous years and try to give students a wider variety of stories that they would start talking about,” Gianopulos said. “So, you can imagine anything with nuns, priests and sex would at least get people’s eyes to glance over at it for a moment or so.” The story was also written at a time when there was “less enthusiasm” at Loyola, as the university was not building or growing at all, according to Gianopulos. “The story [was] a lighthearted attempt to do something edgy, something people would read, but it also had an undercurrent, especially later [in my time at the university] where there was a thought that the newspaper had to sort of strike back at what was happening at the university in general,” he said. Gianopulos’ brief mention of the distraught nun has since taken on a life of its own, with the elements of pregnancy and the priest’s death as mentioned by Southall added to the story as years went on. There are no records of any nun dying in Mundelein, as The Phoenix previously reported in an article post-
Michen Dewey The PHOENIX
The 14th floor of Mundelein Center is said to be haunted by the spirit of a nun.
ed 2012. Support of the ghost theory is reliant on personal accounts from spooked students and workers, but none provide concrete evidence for the Mundelein myths. A group of seven Loyola students put the story to the test during the 2016 Super Bowl, according to sophomores Alex Watts and Kyle Scheuring. Watts, 19, said he and Scheuring, along with six other friends, took a Ouija board — a board with letters and numbers used to attempt to contact spirits — up to the 14th floor of Mundelein. The group tried to contact the ghost, according to Watts. He said two of his friends placed their hands on the
piece that is used to spell out messages from the ghost. “Initially, I had my hand on the reader thing, but then I took it off because I was like, ‘I don’t want to get too deep into this,’” said the film and digital media major. Scheuring, 19, said he also had his hand on the piece. “At first, we were just kind of … pushing it to freak [our friends] out,” Scheuring said. “At least from my end, at my angle I pushed it, I never felt it … being pushed without me pushing it, but [the others] said they did.” The other two friends touching the pointer thought they made contact with a spirit, according to Watts, but he said he was unsure. He said they asked the spirit if it was the infamous nun, but the pointer only moved slightly to the letter “s.” “Everyone was kind of freaked out,” Watts said. “Some were more skeptical than others.” Scheuring, an English major, said he doesn’t believe the story of the nun and doesn’t believe in ghosts. Loyola faculty and staff have experienced strange encounters at Loyola, too, according to Ted Ruswick, chief engineer of Facilities at the Lake Shore Campus. Ruswick said that one night in the early 1990s, he was working the night shift with his now-retired partner. His partner was in the basement of Coffey Hall, which had older nuns
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Multiple students, faculty and staff at Loyola have reported strange occurrences in Mundelein, but there doesn’t appear to be a factual evidence supporting the stories.
living on the top floor at the time, according to Ruswick. Ruswick said his partner, who had also worked at Mundelein College and knew the nuns from there, saw a ghost. “All of a sudden, there was this one nun that came where he was sitting and she was flying all around, and she had passed away years before,” Ruswick said. “[My partner] claims that she was flying around in circles around him.” The partner knew the nun by name and said she had died several years prior. While there’s little evidence to prove the ghost stories are anything more than tall tales perpetuated by students,
Watts said it’s not his call to make. “I feel like there’s always a suspension of judgment that should be involved ... I totally believe in ghosts and aliens and all that good stuff,” Watts said. “While I didn’t have a valid experience [at Mundelein], I’m not saying it’s not possible.” Gianopulos said he is not surprised that the story still persists today, given young adults’ tendencies to investigate things off limits to them, as the 14th floor used to be. “I actually think this will probably continue on in one shape or another, as long as there’s a Loyola,” Gianopulos said.
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Commuter students wary of Metra fare hike EILEEN O’GORMAN eogorman@luc.edu
Metra, a popular commuter train system that travels through Chicago and the surrounding Illinois suburbs, has proposed a $1.06 billion budget for 2017. If approved, fares would increase by 5.8 percent for single-ride and monthly passes. Metra proposed the budget on Oct. 14. Part of the budget increase would impact operating costs and capital improvements, while the rest would benefit Metra’s capital needs, allowing the program to rehabilitate 18 locomotives and 43 railcars, and purchase 21 new railcars. If approved, customers who buy one-way tickets would pay 25 cents more per ticket and monthly passes would cost $11.75 more per month, effective Feb. 1, according to the Metra website. Typically, off-campus students make up more than half of the student body, according to Loyola’s Office of Institutional Research. Some of those students commute from the suburbs and rely on the Metra to get to and from campus. “My parents help me pay for my monthly pass, but we still find the ticket to be expensive,” said sophomore commuter student Miguel Molina. “We understand that this is more convenient and safer than driving with Chicago’s construction, weather and consistent traffic.” Molina rides the Metra from Clarendon Hills to Union Station every day, so he would be impacted by the increase of $11.75 per month if Metra’s proposed budget is approved. Memisovski agreed that riding the Metra beats the cost of owning a vehicle, even with the potential fare increase.
For some, the increased fare price would mean needing to find alternate ways to get home. First-year biology major Lauren Bunke said that the choice whether or not to keep riding the Metra would depend on how much the fare increased. “I would probably still be able to afford [the fare price],” said the 18-year-old. “But I’d probably be more likely to ask my parents to pick me up because it is such a hassle and if [Metra is] going to raise it, it’s a long way, so at that point I might ask [them] to pick me up instead.” Nick Memisovski, the manager of Campus Transportation at Loyola, said he understands why Metra has proposed the fare increase but wishes Metra was more accessible to students. “I would love to see the CTA and the Metra, and maybe even Pace [a suburban bus with service to and from the Chicago metropolitan area] work together to where the Ventra pass would be valid on all of the public transit that’s offered in the city,” said Memisovski. “I think, from a cost standpoint for students, it would be highly beneficial to them if there was this one pass you could use.” Metra has declined to comment. The new Metra budget has yet to be finalized. The preliminary budget hearings are scheduled for Nov. 2 and 3, and the final budget vote is set for Nov. 11. Last year, Metra approved a fare increase of 2 percent for 2016 even with low turnouts at public hearings. This year, some hearings will be broadcast live on the internet, and members of the public are encouraged to attend or tune in online.
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Loyola students who live in the Illinois suburbs and use the Metra service to commute could be impacted by a fare increase of 25 cents per one-way ticket — an increase of $11.75 for a monthly pass — if the 2017 budget is approved.
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The proposed 2017 Metra budget costs $1.06 billion and would cause a 5.8 percent increase in ticket prices for customers.
Students give maintenance requests some mixed reviews EMILY MORGENSTERN emorgenstern@luc.edu
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Whether it’s a burnt-out light bulb, a faulty sink or a flooded bathroom, maintenance problems are inevitable for students living on campus. If you do run into a maintenance problem, all maintenance requests go through Loyola’s Facilities Department using the The Maintenance Authority (TMA) system. Facilities has been using the TMA system, which is a maintenance management software, for about 20 years. Students can fill out a maintenance request by visiting the Facilities website or calling 773-508-1200, according to Associate Vice President for Facilities Kana Henning. In the 2015-2016 school year, a total of 40,085 maintenance issues were reported to Facilities, and 38, 986 of those issues were fixed, Henning said. So far, in the 2016-2017 school year, there have been 14, 382 issues reported and 12, 147 have been fixed so far, she said. Depending on the priority level of the issue, she said, it can take anywhere from a few hours to two weeks to resolve the request. “We give a priority to emergency requests . . . Those types of requests we aim to complete within one day or less,” Henning said. “Anything else that’s sort of a routine or more medium-level type request that is not of a security or safety issue . . . we aim to fill those within five business days.” Henning said requests that are enhancements rather than repairs can take up to 14 days to fix. Facilities classifies emergencies as safety and security issues, or problems that can cause severe damage to the building if prolonged. Students from Lake Shore Campus (LSC) and Water Tower Campus (WTC) have mixed reactions about filling out maintenance requests using the TMA system.
At WTC, Facilities has eight operating engineers and three maintenance mechanics to fix maintenance issues, according to Henning. The LSC has 24 operating engineers and 16 maintenance mechanics, she said. Sophomore Katie Pelant, who lives in Baumhart Hall on WTC, said she used the TMA system for the first time this year to fill out a maintenance request to fix her microwave. “Our microwave plate broke out, so we needed a maintenance worker to come fix it in our dorm,” said the marketing major. Facilities responded by phone within two days of the request and fixed the issue an hour after calling, according to Pelant. Sophomore Fiona Kennedy, who lives on LSC, did not have such a great experience using the TMA system. Kennedy had a flooded bathroom last school year when she lived in Simpson Hall on LSC. Floods are classified as an emergency maintenance issue, according to Henning. Kennedy filled out a maintenance request online using the TMA system, but she said her issue was not resolved for two to three days. “We opened the bathroom door, and it was filled with, like, three inches of water,” said Kennedy, 19. “I had to use my rain boots to go to the bathroom.” Kennedy had another bathroom issue this school year while living in Regis Hall, but instead of using the TMA system to fill out a request, she called the Campus Safety dispatcher (773-5086039) to resolve her issue. “I didn’t really understand how to do the TMA system, and it took so long … so my friend told me to call Campus Safety and it was so much faster and more convenient,” said the political science major. Students who aren’t comfortable using the TMA system online or calling the Facilities number can contact a Resident Assistant (RA) to fill out a request, or they can directly ask maintenance workers on campus to address the issue.
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Mock border wall sparks immigration dialogue CHRIS HACKER chacker@luc.edu
“Build the wall” has become a rallying cry for millions of conservative Americans who feel left behind by an increasingly diverse America. And “build the wall” is exactly what a group of Loyola students did, but for a very different reason than some conservatives might. “It isn’t about some wall hundreds of miles away,” said junior Addison Mauck, who organized the Mock Border Wall project that was displayed on Loyola’s West Quad from Oct. 18–20. “The purpose of this project is to humanize the topic of immigration and combat the negative rhetoric of the current political season.” The words, “No human being is illegal” and “We are a nation of immigrants,” were displayed on hand-painted banners that hung from the wall’s steel fencing. Despite
the project’s supportive message, it garnered harsh criticism from undocumented students who felt they weren’t given a voice in the installation. About 20 signs that read, “Majority of undocumented students were not consulted for this,” were posted on the wall in protest. “We had a student [in] our organization who represented the community of undocumented students because we do not want to force anyone to speak about something that can be very personal and private,” Mauck said in response to the criticism. That student to whom Mauck referred, who wished to remain anonymous because of the sensitive nature of her immigration status, said her role in the project was not very significant. “It raises the question of why more students weren’t reached out to by anyone other than me, be-
cause I was not an organizer of the project,” she said. “Our community, both undocumented and immigrant, does have a voice on campus, and other people should not be speaking for us.” Loyola has taken steps to support that community of undocumented students. In 2001, Loyola became involved in the Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act, which provides a pathway to citizenship for children of undocumented parents. Since 2012, about 150 students and faculty have completed “Share the DREAM,” which is training to become an ally for undocumented students, offered by Loyola’s Department of Student Diversity and Multicultural Affairs (SDMA), said SDMA director Joe Saucedo. The training is a three-hour long session that covers DREAM Act legislation, the barriers undocumented
Election of new Jesuit superior general could cause changes at university level OWEN RUGGIERO rruggiero@luc.edu
Loyola could eventually see the effects of the Jesuit Order electing a new superior general. The Jesuits elected Father Arturo Sosa, S.J., to be the 31st superior general on Oct. 14. Fr. Sosa’s election follows the resignation of his predecessor, Fr. Adolfo Nicolás. The Society of Jesus, better known as the Jesuits, convenes a general congregation following the death or resignation of a superior general. The superior general is the leader of the Jesuits and provides direction and guidance for the Society’s initiatives. Fr. Sosa, originally from Venezuela, is the first non-European superior general of the Society. He holds a doctorate in political science and has taught at multiple universities around the world, including Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. Prior to his election, Fr. Sosa held a number of high-ranking positions within the Society of Jesus, including one in which he led Jesuits in Venezuela. Most recently, he served as delegate to the houses in Rome where visiting Jesuits stay. Fr. Sosa was elected by the 36th General Congregation, which is the governing body of the Society of Jesus that meets following the death or
resignation of a superior general. Although Fr. Sosa’s election may not have a direct impact on Loyola, decisions made in the high ranks of the Society of Jesus often have a “trickle-down” effect on the university, according to Fr. James Prehn, S.J. Fr. Prehn, the Vice President for mission and identity and the leader of the Jesuit Community at Loyola, said there is a historical precedence for Jesuit decrees affecting Loyola’s mission.
Fr. Sosa
“[The general congregations] in the ‘60s and ‘70s … that’s where the commitment to faith and the promotion of justice became the key component[s] of how the society intended to move in the world, and that had a trickle-down effect into our schools,” Fr. Prehn said. Founded by the Jesuits in 1870,
Loyola (and all other Jesuit universities in the United States) legally separated from the Society of Jesus. Due to this separation, decrees published at the general congregation will not directly impact the university. Despite this s eparation, the university continues its “shared mission” with the Society, and decrees from the general congregation will likely inspire Loyola initiatives in the coming years. Decrees and programs that have the potential to inspire Loyola initiatives will likely be published in the coming days. One half of the general congregation is devoted to writing these documents after the election of the new superior general. The community has expressed approval of Fr. Sosa’s election. “I’m thrilled,” said Fr. Thomas Regan, S.J., dean of Loyola’s College of Arts and Sciences. Regan, who participated in the last general congregation in 2008, had a shortlist of his personal choices for the position, which included Fr. Sosa. To be qualified for the position, according to Regan, one must have “a real sense of the world and a real sense of how the society operates,” along with language skills and extensive travel experience. In the coming weeks, the general congregation mway publish decrees that continue to evolve the Jesuit mission. These evolutions might in turn inspire Loyola’s mission.
students face and the personal stories that those students bring with them, according to Joe Saucedo. “It’s important to know that these students’ status of being undocumented is one aspect of who they are, but it’s not all of who they are,” Saucedo said. “[The training] indicates to someone who may carry those identities that this is a safe space and there are people who get them and understand.” In order to make it easier for undocumented students to attend Loyola, students voted in 2015 to include a $2.50 fee to each student’s tuition, creating the Magis Scholarship Fund, which provides free tuition and housing to five undocumented students every year. One recipient of the scholarship, sophomore Vince Garcia, said he appreciated Loyola’s support of undocumented students but revealed that he hasn’t received any
communication or resources from the university since receiving the scholarship. He said his academic advisor hasn’t completed the DREAM ally training. “I’d say they should communicate better, because I always have questions about health insurance, for example, and I feel like I don’t have anyone to talk to,” said Garcia, a social work major who wants to help undocumented students like himself get a head start. “I think we’re getting better at this. Part of our job is taking stock of the barriers that students face, and we try to bring in the students themselves and ask them how they feel,” said Saucedo. “The most important thing we can do, as people with citizenship privilege who can vote, is to continue to elect politicians who will support these programs and keep the interests of undocumented students in mind.”
Notable past superior generals
St. Ignatius of Loyola (15411556): Ignatius founded the Society of Jesus and served as their first superior general. St. Francis Borgia (15651572): Borgia served as the third superior general. He expanded the order, established novice housing in all Jesuit provinces and strengthened missions in Spain and Portugal.
Fr. Pedro Arrupe, S.J. (19651983): Arrupe was the 28th superior general. As a missionary living near Hiroshima in Japan, he aided victims after the 1945 atomic bomb. Fr. Adolfo Nicolás, S.J. (20082016): Nicolás served as the most recent superior general. He is fluent in six languages and is considered a leading expert in interfaith dialogue.
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THE PHOENIX EDITORIAL BOARD
OCTOBER 26, 2016
Grace Runkel
Nader Issa
Sadie Lipe
Madeline Kenney
Alex Levitt
Trisha McCauley
Students disappointed with general election should be active in local ones The 2016 presidential election will come to a close in under two weeks, and many voters feel that their options — Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump — are far from ideal candidates. Because of disheartening information about both candidates that has been revealed throughout their campaigns, a large percentage of the American public feels stuck choosing between the lesser of two evils. If you are upset or less-than-satisfied with the Republican and Democratic nominees for president, then you must voice your opinion in the local elections. Not only do local officials have an immediate effect on those living within their jurisdictions, but they can also carry voter opinions to Washington and better hold the president accountable. State and municipal officials bridge the gap between the people and the federal government. It is their constitutional duty to serve the citizens and directly report to the federal government with complaints or problems. It is vital to ensure that the most qualified candidates receive those positions, so make sure to cast your vote for the lesser-known seats next month. But, statistics show that fewer Americans are voting in elections. In 2014, voter turnout in the midterm elections was 36.3 percent, the lowest it’s been since World War II, according to PBS. Turnout is typically even lower for local and municipal elections. In the 2015 Chicago mayoral race, voter turnout was 32.7 percent in some wards and went as low 22.3 percent in others. This number is a drop from the 2011 mayoral election, in which turnout was 42.3 percent citywide,
representing a difference of nearly 150,000 voters, according to the Chicago Tribune. This trend paints a clear picture of how Americans view their hierarchical government. Without question, the president is responsible for making important decisions regarding the future of our country. But, in some ways, the actions of our president do little to affect our everyday lives. The commander in chief ’s responsibility under the Constitution does not involve legislation in local communities. It is the state’s duty to maintain infrastructure and amenities, such as public schools, transportation, budget decisions and court systems. Local and state officials are integral markers of democracy in the United States. Every politician’s job is to act on behalf of citizens and relay those citizens’ concerns to the federal government, but local offices are more accessible. Local and state officials act as the agents who learn what those communities want and speak on their behalf. Therefore, not voting in local elections is not only undemocratic, but it is also not conducive to this country’s progress. If Clinton is elected president, with a gridlocked House and Senate, she will not be able to make any progress. That might not be the case if voters turn out for smaller elections change. However, if Trump were to win the election, with a currently Republican Senate and House, it’s possible that he could successfully carry out his plans. Illinois voters will have the opportunity to elect a member of the U.S. Senate in the election on Nov.
8. Mark Kirk, the junior U.S. senator from Illinois (R-Ill.) is seeking re-election to serve a second term. Kirk is considered to be a social moderate and fiscal conservative, and during his tenure in the Senate, he helped develop many of Illinois’ policies on infrastructure, transportation, environment, state debt, anti-corruption, labor and gun ownership. Kirk is up against Democrat Tammy Duckworth, a U.S. Representative for Illinois’ 8th Congressional District since 2013, Libertarian Kenton McKillen and Green Party candidate Scott Summers in the general election. This race is important because polls show Illinois voters predominately supporting a Democratic presidential candidate. If the Democrats win the presidency, then the party could regain the majority in the U.S. Senate — which could prove problematic for Republicans. Illinois voters will also have the opportunity to vote in the 2016 House of Representatives elections. Voters will elect 18 candidates to serve in the U.S. House, one from each of the state’s 18 congressional districts. Going into the Nov. 8 election, Democrats hold 10 of the 18 congressional seats from Illinois. Judicial elections, despite being more low-profile, are just as important. Five seats on Illinois’ state-level courts are up for retention elections. A judicial retention is a periodic process in which voters are asked whether or not an incumbent judge should remain in office for another term. All five seats on the ballot are held by judges of the Illinois Appellate Court. It is important for voters to research judicial candidates — whether those candidates serve on the Supreme Court or a local circuit
court as these are the elected officials who interpret the law. For example, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in June to uphold Obamacare, and this decision affected every individual in the country. Cook County will also hold a general election for municipal government officials. Two of the three seats on the Cook County Board of Review are up for election, and so are a number of other positions including state’s attorney, clerk of Circuit Court and the county recorder. The Board of Review is comprised of three members and the members are elected from three electoral districts. They hear and decide taxpayer complaints on the value or status of property in Cook County. The Illinois state’s attorney is the state’s chief law enforcement officer and ensures that Illinois’ laws are properly interpreted and enforced. Clinton and Trump seem like lackluster options for what our country needs right now in a leader, but opportunities remain for young college students to get into the habit of expressing their right to be a part of a democracy. Election Day is right around the corner, and if you feel stuck with unfavorable presidential candidates, you can still make a difference by voting in local and state elections. Voting for these kinds of officials is important because it is another chance to express who you think will best look after your interests. Although these politicians do not negotiate trade deals with other countries or manage international treaties, they do make important decisions that directly affect our daily lives in regards to money, education, public safety, information and infrastructure.
VOTING AROUND CHICAGO Early Voting Oct. 24-Nov. 7
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Evanston Civic Center 2100 Ridge Ave. Evanston, IL 60201
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Des Plaines Library 1501 Ellinwood St. Des Plaines, IL 60016
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Oak Forest City Hall 15440 S. Central Ave. Oak Forest, IL 60452
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Oak Park Village Hall 123 Madison St. Oak Park, IL 60302
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County Clerk’s Office 69 W. Washington, Pedway & 5th FL Chicago, IL 60602
Regular Voting Nov. 8
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Centennial Forum 1125 W Loyola Ave
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Maguire Hall 1 E Pearson St
To find your polling place, go to chicagoelections.com. ILLINOIS ELECTIONS Senate Mark Kirk (R) vs. Tammy Duckworth (D) Cook County State’s Attorney Christopher Pfannkuche (R) vs. Kim Foxx (D) For full list of candidates, check out “The Rundown on State and Local Candidates” on page 4.
Black Americans wear dual costumes everyday, not just Halloween
Jason Pica | Contributing writer jpica@luc.edu
It seems the costume that would win every best costume award at Halloween parties would be both scary and comical. More than 171 million Americans plan to celebrate Halloween this year, spending an average of $82.93 per person as estimated by the The National Retail Federation’s Halloween Consumer Spending Survey. Total spending on holiday festivities is expected to reach $8.4 billion, an all-time high. Americans will explore Halloween pop-up stores and department
stores in search of their ideal costumes — whether those outfits be scary or comical — but, even the best costume designer might have difficulty creating such a combination. In fact, Walmart, America’s largest retailer, capitalizes on this exact notion. “Whether you’re looking for a horrifying or hilarious costume, Walmart has the perfect Halloween costume for every member of the family,” Walmart’s Halloween ads say. It might not be possible to achieve in a manufactured costume, but this “costume” does indeed exist, and some Americans wear it every single day. In the midst of recent uproar about police brutality and fatal police shootings across the nation, statistics show that African-Americans are disproportionately targeted by police and the criminal justice system. In America, Black skin is often perceived as threatening — like some sort of scary Halloween costume in and of itself, but worn on a daily basis.
If I am walking on the sidewalk and a White person abruptly crosses the street or if employees unashamedly follow me around in a store, I know from experience that that person might be fearful or uncomfortable because of my presence. Americans have heard stories of minorities receiving this type of treatment time and time again, and the stories have the same conclusion: Some people perceive Black people to be fearsome. Here’s Halloween’s double-whammy: the dual costume. Whether individuals fear African-Americans or not, they’re part of a society that has been — and still is — entertained by Black Americans. When it comes to weighing what is trendy and cool, our country consistently turns to Black culture. Rock, jazz and rap were born from Black culture. America’s current slang (including “now sis,” “huntie,” “extra,” “low-key,” “savage” and “lit”) was born
in Black culture. Millennials and their parents enjoy top artists such as Beyoncé, Drake, Rihanna, The Weeknd, Kanye West, Lil Wayne and Desiigner. Black culture inspired dances such as the Nae Nae, the Dougie, the Dab, twerking, Juju and Milly Rock. Additionally, the “Running Man Challenge song” is not new. “My Boo,” by Ghost Town DJ’s, was released in 1995. Even decades-old Black culture thrives in white America. Since the Black Lives Matter movement started, Black people have become more vocal about only feeling valued when providing entertainment. Colin Kaepernick, a professional football player, started a nationwide movement of athletes kneeling for the national anthem in response to demanding better treatment for African-Americans. White society praises Black athletes when they score touchdowns and win medals, but if one speaks out against
oppression at a time deemed inappropriate by White society, the perception of that Black athlete’s “costume” quickly switches from amusement to shock. So, instead of buying a costume this year, I will be my natural Blackskinned self. I will instill fear in some and entertain others. I will not wear a costume. To my black community: You should enjoy yourself this Halloween, and if buying a costume will contribute to a memorable night, do it for you. Many people will host parties and require their guests to wear a costume. Tell those hosts you have decided to wear the best costume: your beautiful, melanin-infused skin. Black “costumes” can be perceived differently every day — perhaps even two different ways simultaneously. Wear your own “costume,” which is already the perfect “hilarious and horrifying” Halloween costume.
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Like a dictator would, Trump terrorizes non-supporters into silence
Sadie Lipe | Opinion editor slipe@luc.edu
It’s no surprise that some devoted supporters of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump have notoriously caused racial and ethnic controversies. In March, one Trump supporter punched an African-American protester at a Trump rally. That was not the first time violence against a minority broke out at a Trump rally. Trump condoned the behavior, encouraging his supporters to “knock the crap out of them,” referring to protesters, and called the behavior “very appropriate.” By now, most voters are aware of Trump’s comments about groping women: “When you’re a star they let you do it. You can do anything.” Since March 2016, there have been at least nine violent attacks on women by Trump’s supporters at campaign events, according to nymag.com. On March 30, some supporters sprayed a 15-year-old girl with pepper spray after hurling derogatory insults at her for protesting at one of Trump’s rallies. On Oct. 13, police arrested a 55-year-old white man from Albany, New York, after he told a
27-year-old African-American woman that “Trump is going to win and if you don’t like it I’m going to beat your a--.” Then, during the final presidential debate on Oct. 19, Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton said she would increase her payroll contribution toward Social Security if elected. She also said Trump’s payroll contribution would go up as long as “he doesn’t figure out how to get out of it.” Trump replied by calling Clinton a “nasty woman.” Women and African-Americans aren’t the only group that Trump supporters are verbally and physically attacking. Trump supporters have attacked Muslims, Mexican immigrants and African-Americans, and their attacks on Jews have been on the rise recently. While there is only a small chance that Trump will become the next president of the United States, it’s terrifying to me that he fosters and supports such aggressive, racist behavior — especially since I am a Jewish woman. It’s frightening that someone can speak out against Trump’s uninformed stances on mending the U.S. economy, carrying out foreign policy and protecting the country from terrorist attacks and becoming a target for hatred, violence and death threats. The New York Times noted that online, anti-semitic attacks have increased since early this year, when the presidential campaign picked up momentum. More than 800 journalists have
been the subject of anti-semitic attacks on Twitter, and although Trump has not encouraged that behavior directly, white supremacy and white nationalism are a commonality among some of Trump’s supporters. Who knows if Trump fosters this type of hostility and intimidation in order to distract voters from the fact that he has, and has always had, a failing platform. Whatever the case, this methodology isn’t the right way to attempt to win the presidency. Instead of spending time blaming and pointing fingers, Trump should read up on scholarly works to develop better positions if he wants to come close to winning the presidency over Clinton. The supporters who are carrying out attacks on minorities, both in person and online, are looking to Trump to dictate who they should persecute next. At the simple mention of one race or ethnicity, these supporters act with the same wrath and scapegoating tactics that Trump displays from behind the podium. The worst part is that Trump is aware that the supporters who carry out these acts are easy prey for his hate-filled ideology. The bigotry that Trump condones and some of his supporters perpetuate isn’t just dangerous and detrimental, it’s also unconstitutional: Their statements are a direct threat to our freedom of expression. Yes, you could argue that Trump and some of his supporters are ex-
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The image of a tweet posted by Donald Trump, which he later deleted. It shows Hillary Clinton next to what looks like the Star of David, a Jewish religious symbol.
pressing their right to free speech. But if someone, regardless of race, ethnicity or gender, cannot respectfully and safely speak out in a free world without receiving hate from Trump supporters, then who is to say what Trump will do if he becomes president? Neither a potential presidential
candidate nor a standing president should terrorize its country’s citizens into silence. Doing that constitutes being a dictator and governing a nation’s people under a dictatorship. In case Trump wasn’t aware, The United States operates as a democracy. And it should continue to do so.
Women’s rights groups must work together to build a culture of life and Jesuit identity
Paul Burghard | Contributing writer pburghard@luc.edu
In a recent issue of The Phoenix, Jena DiMaggio, a member of Students for Reproductive Justice (SRJ), quoted Loyola University Chicago’s Student Promise — “care for self, care for others and care for community.” Rooted in Loyola’s Jesuit Catholic identity, this promise calls upon students to live out the Jesuit mission of being “men and women for others” and advocate for justice for every person. DiMaggio and SRJ believe they are doing just that. They ought to be commended for taking action and advocating for an important issue about which they are passionate for. As a pro-life, feminist Loyola student, I agree with many of the goals of SRJ. I, too, want to see an end to rape culture and to see women have better options when unplanned pregnancy occurs. I am deeply frustrated by the patriarchal sexual paradigms that entrap women. I want to see my university take firmer action toward protecting women on campus from sexual assault. Regardless of my stance on abortion and contraception, I see common ground between the student organization to which I belong, Loyola Students for Life and Students for Reproductive Justice. Both of our organizations agree that women deserve better. This concept is precisely why my peers at Loyola Students for Life and I advocate for women (and any in-
dividuals) facing life-or-death situations. Our fundamental mission is to create on Loyola’s campus a culture that values life. We approach this goal in many ways. For example, we advocate against the death penalty, euthanasia and suicide, we educate others about the socio-economic factors surrounding crisis pregnancy and abortion and we volunteer to provide child care at the Well of Mercy, to name a few. In addition, we strive to support women as much as possible — we even have a Women’s Appreciation Week campaign planned for the second week of November — and strive to bring to women better choices other than abortion. We at Loyola Students for Life understand the demands of SRJ and commend them for their timely action and commitment to justice for women. However, DiMaggio and the organization to which she belongs ought to understand the values from which the Student Promise they quote is derived. Loyola’s definition of “care” differs strongly than the definition presented by SRJ. Jesuit teaching emphasizes cura personalis, or “care for the whole person,” which abortion flatly undermines. For example, the rates of suicide and mental illness for women who have had an abortion are higher, according to the National Center for Biotechnology Information. Additionally, SRJ demands that contraception and abortion resources be provided to students at a cost to the university. This demand would force a Catholic university that is firmly rooted in Catholic teaching to use collective funds to provide contraceptive and abortive resources to the student body. If it were to satisfy the demands made by SRJ, the university would put an unfair burden on donors and students who have religious and
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Students for Reproductive Justice (SRJ) held an “emergency action” demonstration against sexual violence on Oct. 3 on Loyola’s Lake Shore Campus near the Information Commons. SRJ is not registered as an official Loyola student organization.
ideological objections to abortion and contraception. Loyola would be forcing those objecting students and donors to financially enable a practice that actively contradicts their intellectual or religious beliefs. Furthermore, a divergence from this aspect of Catholic teaching would negate the Catholic identity and standing of our university in the eyes of students, the university’s donors and the Catholic Church itself. That divergence would mean the end of Loyola’s identity as a Jesuit University, and possibly a serious loss of funding from Catholic donors, leading to a real and practical concern for administration. Another unreasonable demand of SRJ was to have Aid for Women — a nonprofit, pro-life institution that provides socio-economic aid to women facing crisis pregnancy — removed from the Wellness Center’s website. Students for Reproductive Justice argued on social media that Aid for Women provides “medically inaccurate information about abortion.” Loyola gave into SRJ’s demand, and Aid for Women was removed from the Wellness Center’s website last month.
“We won!” SRJ posted on its Facebook page. However, I fail to see how the removal is a victory for anyone. Regardless of anyone’s stance on abortion, it should be our collective mission as feminists to help women in as many ways as possible. Although it is true that Aid for Women discourages abortion (even though SRJ has yet to cite the “medically inaccurate information” that Aid for Women supposedly provides), it is also true that Aid for Women has been serving the Rogers Park and Loyola communities for more than a decade. Even if women won’t get an abortion referral from Aid for Women, the organization will connect them with charitable institutions providing free “housing, food, employment, health care, and [counseling for] relationship issues,” according to the Aid for Women website. Taking these facts into consideration, I have some serious questions for SRJ regarding its now-satisfied demand: Is abortion so important for women that your organization can justify obstructing access to the most basic needs a woman can have — needs that Aid for Women helps to provide? If SRJ is committed to enabling women to make their own choices,
wouldn’t the organization rather add more choices for women on the Wellness Center’s website than take away an important choice? SRJ’s success in bringing down Aid for Women is no victory at all. SFRJ has only hindered women’s ability to choose life and obstructed their access to charities that could help to provide them with their most basic needs. However, regardless of SRJ’s recent demands and actions, my colleagues at Loyola Students for Life and I have no desire to drive a wedge between SRJ and our organization. We know that SRJ and Loyola Students For Life still have one common goal: to help the advancement of women and provide for women’s needs. We at Loyola Students for Life strongly want to open a dialogue between our organization and SRJ so that we can unite in our common goals and amicably discuss our differences. All the same, we are not discouraged by the recent demands of SRJ, or the removal of Aid for Women from the Wellness Center website. We at Loyola Students for Life will redouble our efforts to create a more loving world and a culture of life at Loyola University Chicago.
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Advocate’s annual Drag Show is anything but Michen Dewey
mdewey@luc.edu
The line waiting for the doors to open for Advocate’s annual Drag Show on Oct. 21 was more than 50 people deep, half an hour before the show was scheduled to begin. Advocate is Loyola’s official student organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and ally students, and it provides a community where members discuss sexuality, gender and social justice issues. Every year, the student group organizes and sponsors the Drag Show, in which Loyola students perform as their alter egos. The main focal point in the Damen MultiPurpose Room, where the show took place, was a stage that extended in three different directions, illuminated by multi-colored lights and a spotlight. The performers walked, ran and danced across the stage in every direction while whole-heartedly lip-syncing to songs blaring over the speakers. For the past three years, Loyola alum Khamora Hall has hosted the show. “I think a drag show means freedom for me because it really lets me become who I want to be,” Hall said. “I think we all have creative juices stuck in us, and if we don’t let that out, we go kind of crazy, and so a drag show is just an amazing release for that inner artist in everybody.” The number of people who came to see the show exceeded the amount of seating available. One audience member, 18-year-old freshman Sophia Swanson, said it was her first time seeing a drag show. “I think it’s a really cool opportunity for people to show off part of their authentic self even though it’s an act or their alter ego,” Swanson said. “It’s really cool to see people let loose and be comfortable in their own skin.” Students weren’t the only ones in the audience; parents of the performers also attended.
Leslie Marley, the mother of a performer named Roland, said she was impressed with all the performers’ talents. “I’m really proud of Loyola for hosting [the show], and I think it’s really important that everyone is able to be authentic to themselves,” Marley said. “I just want to say I love my daughter very much. I’m very proud of her, and I’m proud of everyone here.” Performer Rocky Horrible said he enjoyed the show, and especially the audience’s attention and engagement. “I had a lot of fun. Because we’re a Catholic University, I was shocked when there was a drag show as big as this,” Rocky said. “But us being able to perform at the drag show shows that Loyola is a weird, interesting and cool place.” Throughout the show, wigs and jewelry were thrown into the air, and performers kicked off their shoes. The host ended the event with a performance of her own, during which her wig came off and the crowd went wild. When she explained to the audience that she couldn’t believe she’d just performed without a wig, an audience member shouted from the back of the room, “You’re beautiful with or without [the wig]!” The crowd erupted with cheers and applause. “What I love about doing this drag show is that it’s a supportive, safe space,” Hall said. “So, no matter what happens, people are going to love you and cheer you on.”
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Green Day concert far from a (stage) dive Nick Coulson
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Green Day made a stop at the Aragon Ballroom on Oct. 23 to promote its latest album, “Revolution Radio.” The group also played some of its best known hits, including “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life).”
NICK COULSON ncoulson@luc.edu
For the nearly middle-aged members of punk-rock group Green Day, age is truly just a number. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame pioneers of the mainstream punk-rock revival in America played a high-energy 140-minute set to a sold-out crowd at the Aragon Ballroom (1106 W. Lawrence Ave.) on Oct. 23. With no opening act, Green Day began the exhilarating evening with the forceful and powerful song “Know Your Enemy.” The band consists of vocalist/guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong, bassist Mike Dirnt and the greenhaired drumming fiend Tré Cool. With no digital screens, juvenile antics or other distractions to take away from the magic onstage, the concert was purely a celebration of the band’s incredible punk-rock history. The group’s setlist primarily included hits spanning from its incep-
tion to its 2004 album, “American Idiot”; only a few songs from Green Day’s “Revolution Radio,” an album released in October, made the cut. Each song rolled into the next with minimal pauses or interruptions, aside from the occasional anecdote from Armstrong. While I mostly appreciated this flow, there were times that the prolonged instrumentals left me wondering if the next song would ever begin. In one of the more surprising moments of the night, Green Day got the crowd going by performing a mashup of “Shout,” “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” and “Hey Jude.” Audience members’ ears might be ringing for days from the subtle buildup of hit after hit followed by explosive, cascading sounds shaking concert attendees to the core. Few groups or solo artists can do what Green Day has done. Since forming in 1986 and later launching to the forefront of the punk-rock scene in
1994 with the release of “Dookie,” its major-label debut, Green Day has stayed true to its style. The crowd at the Aragon Ballroom Sunday night was a testament to Green Day’s longevity; millennials, parents, young children, grandparents and grandchildren were in attendance. Green Day’s Grammy Award-winning music has remained relevant for generations of listeners. Maybe it’s the group’s enticing rhythms, honest lyrics or sustained commitment to crafting its sound that has made Green Day timeless. At the show, the 44-year-old Armstrong worked the crowd in a hypnotic way — he sprinted from one side of the stage to the other, crowd members willing to scream, fall quiet, wave their arms or sustain a particular note or phrase whenever he instructed them to do so. He even invited one young fan onstage to play guitar with them for a song and sent him stage diving into the crowd at the end.
Armstrong, who has previously dealt with substance abuse and addiction, paused for one serious moment before launching into the inspirational anthem “Still Breathing”. “The great thing about survival mode is that you survived,” Armstrong said onstage. “This song is for you.” The four-song encore that ended the night included “American Idiot,” “Jesus of Suburbia,” “Ordinary World” and the patiently awaited “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life).” Music has the ability to transcend time, race, gender and, most significantly, age, in order to bring people together. It serves as a reminder that we all have a story — one that is composed of a past and a present, but most importantly, a future. Green Day nostalgically delivered this message at its show, where fans came together, waved their fists in the air, headbanged and ultimately had a good time in the presence of some of punk rock’s finest.
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Billie Joe Armstrong carried the band’s concert with his infectious energy.
‘Romeo and Juliet’ contemporary ballet is hard to resist FRANCINE DIEMER fdiemer@luc.edu
Launching its 2016-2017 season with the return of “Romeo & Juliet,” the Joffrey Ballet presents the classic tale in a three-act neoclassical ballet. The contemporary take on Shakespeare takes place during the turmoil of the 20th century and is expertly executed from a number of different standpoints. Housed in the lavish, ornamented Auditorium Theatre at Roosevelt University (50 E. Congress Pkwy.), the ballet opens with a multimedia backdrop portraying different political eras of hardship in 20th century Italy that the performance encompasses. Act I takes place in Italy during the rise of fascism in the 1930s. The opening scene illustrates the tensions among classes. Up-
per-class conservatives dance with stern, precise movements countered by the free-spirited and flowing movements of dancers depicting the lower-middle class. Here, and throughout most of the show, the dancers wear street clothes. When the show opens, members of the company intermingle in front of the backdrop of a street in Italy, so when synchronized and complex ballet combinations begin, it’s a pleasant surprise. Tensions between classes seem most prevalent in this act, due in part to the contrast among the dancers’ costumes. Dancers representing the upper-middle class wear tight, black outfits, while dancers portraying the lower class are fitted in loose street clothes. As the classes have a dance off, the male lower-class dancers take center stage with an air of confidence and cynicism that warrants compari-
son to the mood presented in Frankie Valli’s “Jersey Boys.” Act II seamlessly transitions into the 1950s and the rise of the Red Brigade. In the height of political tensions, the back-and-forth love affair between Romeo and Juliet prevails. 1950s hoop skirts and classic cars set the mood. Dancers in the opening scene have high energy with impressive and seemingly effortless combinations, making for fast-paced, visually appealing scenes. Romeo and Juliet are weaved among the madness, creating a cat-and-dog dynamic. Their romance doesn’t get too hot and heavy until the end of the performance. The final act depicts 1990s social divisions that conclude with the tragic fate of Romeo and Juliet. Real-life couple Dylan Gutierrez and Jeraldine Mendoza dance the lead roles of Romeo and Juliet with radiating chemistry expressed through
movement. The final and most famous scene of Shakespeare’s masterpiece is told in a high-stakes manner. Despite audiences already knowing the lovers’ fate, viewers of the performance reacted with gasps and attentiveness before giving a standing ovation without hesitation when the curtain closed. This modern approach to a classic tale is told with the most professional forms of acting and ballet performance. Chicago Philharmonic accompanies the show live with a somber yet beautifully vibrant score that is fitting for the performance. “Romeo & Juliet” runs until Oct. 23. Tickets range from $34-$174 and are available at Joffrey Ballet’s official box office and at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. For more information on the Joffrey Ballet and its programs and performance schedule, visit joffrey.org.
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Rory Hohenstein and Christine Rocas stared in Joffrey Ballet’s production of “Romeo and Juliet.”
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Donald Glover’s ‘Atlanta’ departs from the standard sitcom setup.
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FX’s new comedy, “Atlanta,” is innovative, relevant and a definite must-watch this fall. The show follows two cousins navigating their way through the rap scene in order to live better lives. “Atlanta” is a product of media wunderkind Donald Glover, who you may recognize on screen as Troy on the NBC sitcom “Community” or from his cameo in “Magic Mike XXL.” Glover is also behind the albums “Camp,” “Because the Internet,” and “PHAROS,” in which he raps under his stage name, Childish Gambino. As if all those projects weren’t enough, Glover has a Netflix comedy special “Donald Glover: Weirdo.” The premise of “Atlanta” loosely centers on Earn (Glover), an underachiever-turned-manager for his cousin, Alfred, who recently had a breakthrough track in the Atlanta rap scene under stage name Paper Boi. While “Atlanta” is billed as a comedy, its style and format couldn’t be further from a traditional laugh-track, multi-camera sitcom. Instead, as the creator, writer and occasional director, Glover pulls from his diverse background to craft an absurd take on the 30-minute comedy that isn’t afraid to take risks. In a show’s first season, the creators work to familiarize the audience with its specific structure. “Atlanta” has already taken a bold departure from the norm in its eight episodes. “Value,” a capsule episode, centers on minor character Van, Earn’s on and off girlfriend and “B.A.N.,” an episode structured as a show on a BETstyle network, was complete with commercials for Arizona Iced Tea,
pre-dumped Swisher Sweets and an animated children’s cereal commercial commenting on police brutality. Both of these episodes would be risks for a show well into its second or third season, yet “Atlanta” takes these risks and excels in executing them. From its inception, its unique form has defied the constraints of traditional genres. It has covered controversial topics such as race, gun violence, police brutality, racial identity and transphobia. However, unlike after-school specials preaching life lessons, “Atlanta” plants the seed for viewers to engage in discourse about those issues and come to their own conclusions about the real-life implications. The show casts a black Justin Bieber and juxtaposes rapper Paper Boi with an expert on transgender issues in a roundtable discussion. These choices create dialogues that linger long after each episode ends. The fresh and subtle way ideas are conveyed in the show can be attributed to Glover’s choice to exclusively hire African-American writers. Glover said during the Television Critic’s AP tour that “Atlanta” was written with the intention of wanting to “show white people you don’t know everything about black culture.” While FX’s resident absurdist comedy, “Louie,” portrays the world through the eyes of a white, blundering comedian, “Atlanta” focuses through the lense of a black person in America. This is an exciting addition to a TV landscape that has only just begun including perspectives from people of color. “Atlanta” is one of my top picks for the fall TV season. Its risky format will leave you pondering yet excited for whatever comes next. “Atlanta” airs Tuesdays at 9 p.m. on FX.
Bob Dylan deserving of Nobel Prize in Literature despite backlash LUKE HYLAND lhyland1@luc.edu
No living musician is more important, influential or game-changing than Bob Dylan. Dylan completely revolutionized the songwriting process when he began his career in the 1960s, with tracks such as the politically charged, existential “Blowin’ in the Wind” or the groundbreaking “Visions of Johanna,” in which he explores memories of an unattainable woman. It is because of songs like these that Dylan is called a poet. Despite this merit, the artistic world was shocked when Dylan was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature one week ago. Media outlets, including the New York Times, and thousands of people on Twitter were not hesitant to criticize the committee’s decision, arguing that Dylan should not qualify as a poet and that he already has enough acclaim and popularity. While many subscribe to such arguments, I believe the committee made the right decision —
Bob Dylan deserved the award. Arguing that Dylan is not a poet because he writes songs is equivalent to saying Frank Sinatra was not a singer because he acted in movies. One potential objection to Dylan winning the Nobel Prize could be that his lyrics are so masterfully interwoven with his music that to separate them is a disservice to him as a songwriter. This is a point with which I might agree, but otherwise I believe Dylan’s songwriting can indeed stand alone as poetry. A short excerpt of his song, “It’s Alright Ma (I’m Only Bleeding),” shows his skill with the written word: “While some on principles baptized. To strict party platforms ties. Social clubs in drag disguise, outsiders they can freely criticize. Tell nothing except who to idolize. And then say God Bless him.And if my thought-dreams could been seen. They’d probably put my head in a guillotine. But it’s alright, Ma, it’s life, and life only.” Those words have all the cadence, rhythm and depth of poetry, and they’re as thematically relevant today as they were in 1965. The depth
and sophistication of lyrics such as these is what made Dylan so revolutionary. He inspired most songwriters during his time and after him, directly or indirectly — from The Beatles and Bruce Springsteen to modern artists such as Ed Sheeran. Another popular argument against Dylan winning the Nobel Prize is that there are other “real” authors who are more qualified for the award. There are many deserving authors who have not gotten the recognition, including Cormac McCarthy (“The Road,” “No Country for Old Men,” “Blood Meridian”). But giving the Nobel Prize to a musician expands our modern definition of literature. The main difference between lyrics and poetry is the musical performance, which many argue is absolutely crucial as to why songwriting differs from literature. The live performance of poetry, plays and other forms of literature, though, has long been a tradition into which songwriting fits. Opponents to the committee’s decision also like to point out that Dylan does not need a Nobel
Prize. That then forces us to ask whether or not popularity should have an effect on who is chosen for the award. By choosing Dylan, the committee acknowledged that his writing transcends the literary constraints posed by being a musician. The decision validates the art of songwriting as something on par with the art of literature, which has been given the highest artistic praises for centuries — and that validation is truly inspiring. Bob Dylan is one of America’s finest poets, who explores the human experience through his writing and spoke to a generation of restless young men and women amid the brewing turmoil of the 1960s. His importance, musically or culturally, cannot be understated. Even today, we can see the relevance of his early work regarding social justice through his fierce questioning of the stagnant 1960s society his generation was only starting to challenge. Songs such as “A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall” and “Hurricane” seem like they were written for today’s social-political movements,
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Bob Dylan plays acoustic guitar and smokes a cigarette in this headshot from September 1961 in New York City. The widely influential American song-writer just received the Nobel Prize in Literature and many people are upset a true author didn’t win.
and they should be required listening for any Loyola students interested in social justice. It’s this caustic, early 1960s side of his personality that gave Dylan the reputation of a rebel, so it is only fitting that he stirs up controversy over his Nobel Prize win — an honor of which he is absolutely deserving.
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Uninspiring cast in ‘The Accountant’ delivers fresh concept GABBY BARNES gbarnes1@luc.edu
Hidden gem offers unique flavors
When I first saw the preview for “The Accountant,” I thought to myself, “Finally, a film that isn’t a sequel, a reboot or a remake.” Unfortunately, the film’s originality won’t be enough to earn it any nods during award season. “The Accountant” fell slightly short of my expectations. The film stars Ben Affleck as Christian Wolff, an autistic accountant whose affinity for numbers and guns makes him the mob’s most prized confidant. While using his modest accounting office as a front, Wolff works as a freelance accountant for some of the world’s most dangerous people in exchange for historical artifacts, famous masterpieces and, of course, large sums of money. In order to ward off suspicions by the Treasury Department’s Crime Enforcement Division and its head, Ray King (J.K. Simmons), Wolff begins working for Living Robotics, a stateof-the-art robotics company, to investigate million-dollar discrepancies discovered by accounting clerk Dana Cummings (Anna Kendrick). As Wolff gets closer to uncovering the truth behind Living Robotics, his boundaries crumble and the body count rises with an unexpected suspect at the center of it all. Ben Affleck, best known for his roles in “Good Will Hunting” and “Argo,” has the experience to indicate that his performance in “The Accountant” would be compelling and distinctive. Unfortunately, his “nice guy with a dark past” acting experience is not extensive enough to do the character of Christian Wolff justice; Affleck gives an overall lackluster performance. Although the film portrays an autistic man as the protagonist, as films rarely do, Affleck’s portrayal is robotically cool and fails to create a stand-out character. Anna Kendrick (“Pitch Perfect,” “Into the Woods”) does a fantastic job in her role as Dana Cummings, a whip-smart accounting clerk who unintentionally teams up with Wolff following the revelations regarding Liv-
ing Robotics. Her character’s attempts to bond with Wolff through awkward conversation and endearing humor liven up an otherwise dull cast. The strongest points of the film are its ability to grip viewers and keep them guessing until the very end. Director Gavin O’Connor manages to cram plenty of twists and “aha” moments into the 128-minute film. For most movies, too many twists can be overkill and leave audiences confused. However, the plot twists and revelations that “The Accountant” includes are subtle yet unexpected, and O’Connor manages to end the film in a clear and satisfying manner. The plot structure of “The Accountant” also helped the film achieve a sense of completion while imperceptibly answering viewers’ questions. The linear storytelling offered clarity in what otherwise could have been a puzzling concept. Although the film includes flashbacks to Wolff ’s childhood, these are well-constructed and provide critical insight into Wolff ’s past. The flashbacks are the only aspect of the film that humanize Wolff, allowing viewers to sympathize with the misunderstood man rather than condemn and despise him as the cold-blooded killer that the Treasury Department believes him to be. If you’re looking for a gory, action-packed thriller, “The Accountant” will only satisfy half of your expectations. The action scenes are intense and timely, but they lack the blood and guts one would expect from a film focused on hitmen. This exclusion was likely intended to avoid detracting from the true story — the conspiracy surrounding Living Robotics — but the complete lack of gore throughout the film was disappointing. A tasteful use of bloodshed could have given this film the spice it needed and created the menacing antagonists it lacked. The concept of “The Accountant” is imaginative, and the central focus on mental illness in the story provides a breath of fresh air, but this film would have been significantly more enthralling if a more convincing protagonist had been cast.
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Pickwick Coffee, a bare-bones coffee shop, is located in one of Chicago’s most historic buildings right in Chicago’s Loop.
COLLEEN BEAUPRE cbeaupre@luc.edu
At first glance, Pickwick Coffee Roasting Co. seems unreal. Tucked away on East Jackson Boulevard (22 E. Jackson Blvd.), the humble coffee house stands amid rumbling traffic and passing cars blaring their horns. Sandwiched between two towering buildings, a pathway nine feet wide leads to Pickwick. The shop is so deeply burrowed into the alleyway that it takes a watchful eye to even notice it. Upon entry, I was surprised by the cafe’s delightful ambiance. The diminutive room is washed in warm lighting and features exposed brick walls. This minimalist setup reflects the building’s humble origins. Pickwick Place remained standing after the Great Chicago Fire and is known as one of the Loop’s oldest structures. The building is a breath of nostalgia and historical significance in a jungle of towering, modern skyscrapers dating back to as early as 1857. Pickwick’s amenities consist of a counter and standing space for only three to four people, with just enough room for roasting machines and takeaway service. The two workers behind the counter have mastered the craft
of genuine service with efficient customer turnover, perfecting the graband-go coffee experience. While preparing the creations, the two baristas chatted with customers, discussing their favorite drinks and methods for achieving the best taste. After listening to the employees, it seemed that Pickwick’s initiative in the coffee world is well-defined. The company sticks to small-batch coffee roasting. By limiting batches to a quantity that lasts only two days, Pickwick’s method ensures a consistently fresh taste. Although the shop offers a variety of fascinating flavors such as “Himalayan Matcha,” “Golden Spice Chai,” “Citrus Flower Latte” and “Coconut Milk Mocha,” I decided to go with a simple Cold Brew ($4). Ultimately, I was happy with my choice because I had the chance to truly experience the flavors of a stripped-down Pickwick coffee. My beverage was strong but not bitter. It had a round, earthy sweetness and was superior to any cold brew I have tasted before. In addition to impressive beverages, Pickwick sells organic snacks, including oatmeal and quiche. I ordered a slice of pumpkin bread ($3.50), sealed in ready-to-go plastic packaging. The bread was excellent comfort
food, and its sweet flavors complimented my strong cold brew. Generally speaking, spending $4 on a small cup of coffee feels a bit wasteful to me. But the quality of my food and drink, the admirable customer service and the efficient preparation that went into it all made it a worthwhile purchase. Before leaving Pickwick’s calm environment, I took a moment to sit in the coffee shop’s quiet outdoor seating. Just steps into the alleyway, I felt removed from the bustle of the city due to the pathway’s muffled acoustics. Pickwick provides an enclosed oasis from which to admire the city from. Full and caffeinated, I left thinking about when I could come back. In a competitive city such as Chicago, which has a lively coffee scene, it’s a struggle for companies to stay afloat, let alone set themselves apart. Although Pickwick isn’t ideal for groups or studying, that’s precisely what’s so unique about it. The entire experience, from the hole-in-the-wall facade to the detailed inner-workings, is centered around the quality of the coffee. It’s safe to say that Pickwick’s understated themes of simplicity highlight a passion for thoughtfully cultivated coffee as an art.
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No, that’s not Paul Pogba or Cam Newton dabbing on Hoyne Field after another goal by the Loyola men’s soccer team (12-1-1, 5-0-1). It’s junior midfielder Brody Kraussel, whose play on the wing this season has helped the men’s soccer team climb to No. 11 in the country and the top of the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) standings. Kraussel’s nine assists this season have him tied for second in Division I men’s soccer, and they’re one reason why the Ramblers expect to make some noise at the NCAA tournament in November. Higher expectations for the team also bring extra pressure, but the business marketing major said he is doing his part to ensure the Ramblers stay loose on and off the field. “I like to keep a fun feel in the locker room. I think everyone knows we are a good team and we all want to live up to how good we are, and it’s kind of been showing this season,” said Kraussel. “I feel like people might get too amped up before games. So, if my teammates see me messing around a bit before games, they can feed off my relaxed state. ” That’s where the Dab comes in. The Dab is a dance move usually performed after a great play that has been popularized by athletes including Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton. “I’ve been known to dance in the locker room before or after games. Dabbing is definitely one of my best moves,” said Kraussel. “I just like to bring that carefree energy and make it feel like it’s just a regular training session.” The Milwaukee native has quietly assumed a larger leadership role in his third year on the team. Senior right back Kirill Likhovid said he has noticed Kraussel motivating teammates during practice
more this season than in past years. “Every practice, there are one or two guys who keep the intensity going, and Brody has been taking that role recently,” said Likhovid. “Sometimes, everyone is sluggish and tired, and you’ll see Brody edging everybody on.” Kraussel and Likhovid are three seasons into their partnership on the right side. Kraussel is extremely likable and has great chemistry with his teammates, according to Likhovid. The winger’s connection with his teammates, and the team’s newfound attacking mindset, has helped Kraussel reach new levels of performance, Likhovid said. “He’s improved a lot in his one-versusone play and his service has gotten better this year, but I think it’s also a result of our whole team playing better and attacking more,” Likhovid said. “It allows him more freedom to take his man on, and he’s getting the ball in attacking positions.” Kraussel attributed his stellar play to the support he receives from his parents, who were also college athletes. He said sports are an easy way to bond with his family, who regularly attends home games and tailgates. “I’m definitely blessed to have my parents at every home game,” Kraussel said. “My mom and dad are really involved and have really bought into the Rambler culture and soccer team since I’ve been here.” While Kraussel said the assists and attention he receives feel great, he is focused on the team’s continued success and ensuring it reaches its full potential. “It feels great to be one of the assist leaders, but I don’t really focus on the stats much,” said Kraussel. “My overall goal is to win games. The most important goal right now is to win the MVC and do well in the NCAA Tournament.” Kraussel and the Loyola men’s soccer team are scheduled to face off against Northwestern University on Oct. 26.
Women’s soccer aims for first-round bye ALFREDO RODRIGUEZ arodriguez16@luc.edu
The Loyola women’s soccer team is No. 5 in the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC), holding a 2-3-0 conference record. With one game left in the regular season, the Ramblers’ objective is to qualify for the playoffs, preferably getting a bye week for the quarterfinal round in order to go directly to the semifinals. For Loyola to get a bye week in the quarterfinal round, it must end the regular season in second place with more points than Northern Iowa and at least as many points as Evansville. Since joining the Valley in 2013, Loyola has never had a bye week for the tournament. Loyola currently stands in fifth place with six points, which is one point behind No. 4 Indiana State University, two points behind No. 3 University of Northern Iowa, three points behind No. 2 Evansville and seven points behind No. 1 Illinois State. With one game remaining, Illinois State University has secured a spot in the semifinals as it stands in first place with 13 points, and out of reach for any other MVC team. The Ramblers stand two points above Drake University and Missouri State, which each have four points. By winning or tying their remaining game against Drake on Oct. 27, the Ramblers would total nine points and secure a spot in the semifinals. If Loyola loses to Drake, the Ramblers could still qualify for the playoffs if Missouri State
ties or loses its game against Evansville on Oct. 27. The only circumstance that would leave the Ramblers out of the playoffs is a loss to Drake and a Missouri State victory over Evansville. If Loyola ties in points with Evansville in second place, Loyola would advance to the semifinals because Loyola beat the Purple Aces 1-0 on Oct. 8, which hands Loyola the tiebreaker. For this tie to happen, Loyola would have to beat Drake and Evansville lose to Missouri State. Additionally, if Loyola ties in points against Northern Iowa in second place, Northern Iowa would advance directly to the semifinals instead of Loyola because the Panthers defeated the Ramblers 4-1 on Oct. 16. For a tie between Loyola and Northern Iowa to happen, Loyola has to beat Drake and Northern Iowa must tie against Illinois State. The closest the Loyola women’s soccer team has been to skipping the quarterfinal round was in 2013, when the Ramblers earned a third seed with a 3-3-0 conference record, only behind Illinois State and Indiana State University. Senior defender Ashley Bovee said she believes it’s important to get a bye week so the team can fully recover before the quarterfinals. “Going from playing on Thursday if we would have to play on Sunday — that’s three days and two games, so we are really shooting to get that bye week,” said Bovee. Head coach Barry Bimbi said he predicts the game against Drake will be
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RAMBLER RUNDOWN MSOC: LOYOLA RISES IN NATIONAL RANKINGS The No. 11 men’s soccer team is up four spots this week in the NSCAA men’s soccer poll. Loyola is ranked No. 4 in NCAA men’s soccer RPI.
MBB: THE RAMBLERS ARE SEATED MID-PACK IN MVC PRESEASON POLLS MVC coaches and media voted Loyola No. 7 out of 10 teams in the conference preseason polls. The MVC named senior guard Milton D oy l e t o i t s preseason s e c o n d t e a m . D oy l e Doyle averaged 11.2 points per game and shot 41 percent from the field last season.
WBB: LOYOLA PLACED IN THE BASEMENT OF MVC PRESEASON POLLS The Ramblers sit at No. 10 out of 10 teams in the conference. Loyola is welcoming only three returners back to the team this season and doesn’t have any of last year’s starters. Sophomore guard Brandi Segars is Loyola’s returning lead scorer after she averaged two points per game last season.
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Junior midfielder Avalon Senn-Raemont has scored one goal off nine shots this season.
intense due to the teams’ desperation for points. “ There are a lot of desperate situations in all of the teams, with us included,” Bimbi said. “There is so much pressure at this time of the year that every team needs points.” Getting a bye week for the first playoff round would mean more rest for the Ramblers, making it important to finish in second place. “We were a little bit sluggish on that Sunday [2015 championship game against Evansville] and then we still did enough to [tie] the game [before] losing in penalty kicks ... I think this year, we
want to give us the best chance by trying to get that bye [week] and then go into conference semifinals with fresh legs,” said Bimbi. Junior midfielder Avalon SennRaemont said the team expects to have a break from the physical effort the season has demanded that will allow the players to prepare for what lies ahead. “I think that after this week, we should be fresh. We’ve had a few off days for us to recover,” said Senn-Raemont. Loyola is scheduled to finish its regular season against Drake University on Oct. 28 at Loyola Soccer Park at 6 p.m.
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Golf teams play final holes for fall season NICK SCHULTZ nschultz@luc.edu
Not many college sports can say they play in two separate seasons, but golf is one of the few sports that can. Golfers play tournaments in both the fall and the spring, with offseasons in between lasting three to four months. The Loyola men’s and women’s golf teams wrapped up their fall seasons when they headed to Dayton, Ohio, for the Flyer Invitational on Oct. 17-18. Now, the teams will spend a few months away from the course to work out, practice and focus on classes. Men’s golf remains average
At the Flyer Invitational, on the men’s side, each player had an average score below 80 — which is average for Division I golf — and firstyear Justin LaFrance led the way with a 77.3 stroke average. Junior Garret Buckley finished right behind him, with an average of 77.4. Director of golf Erik Hoops said despite the team’s slow start at the beginning of the season, his team held a steady momentum from then on. Hoops said the Cleveland State Invitational on Oct. 3-4 was a learning experience for the team. There, the Ramblers finished last out of 11 teams, 25 shots behind the team in 10th place. He said the tournament was the pivotal point of the fall season that motivated everyone to get better. “We played at Cleveland State, and we just played bad,” Hoops said. “That was kind of the wake-up call for everybody, even for me as a coach. Everybody got to work, and I worked more one-on-one with [the players] those two weeks [after the tournament] than I did the rest of the fall.” Hoops added he saw less excuses for bad holes, and he wished the struggles would have came sooner in the season so the team would have had more time to learn and rebound. LaFrance said one of his biggest challenges this year was adjusting to playing collegiate golf and playing high-caliber golf courses. “In high school, [the courses] are so easy,” said LaFrance. “Then you get into college, and all these courses are over 7,000 yards and very difficult.” Junior Garret Buckley said the tournaments were scheduled close together, making it difficult to reflect on how each went. “The tournament schedule is very tough,” said Buckley. “It was hard to be able to take a step back after every tournament and prepare for the next one because it was so rapid-fire.” Buckley said the most recent tournament in Dayton, Ohio, stood out to him because of the way the team played in less-thanfavorable conditions. “I hit the ball really well in extremely difficult conditions … 25 mile-per-hour winds,” Buckley said. “It was the best I hit the ball all year.” The men will pick back up this spring when they head to Dallas, Texas, for the Bradley Spring Break Invitational scheduled for March 13-14.
season, wasn’t far behind Bowser, logging an average of 77.8 strokes per round. Head coach Carly Schneider said she felt her first season in charge is going well. She said she thought all nine players did well in Dayton and she liked that she was able to throw everyone into the mix. “I was really happy to get everyone to compete in a couple tournaments each,” said Schneider. “Everyone worked together really well.” Bowser also said the key to keeping her scores down was simply being confident in her game and having a positive mentality. She said the most important strategy is to shake off a bad start. “What I realized this season was that if I get off to bad start … I’m confident in my game that the birdies are out there,” said Bowser. “I know my game is good enough that I can get the birdies back later on, even if I’m off to a bad start.” Brown — who, along with junior teammate Jessie Staed, was named Missouri Valley Conference Co-Golfer of the Week — said collegiate golf was a change from high school and junior golf, but she said she was well-prepared thanks to her previous experience. “You’re playing for a team now rather than your individual self,” Brown said, “You have to think about that when you’re out [on the course].” Brown said that during the break in between the fall and spring seasons, she will work on her strength to gain distance on her shots and improve her accuracy on 10-foot putts, which she thinks are the reason she didn’t post lower scores. Schneider, Bowser and Brown all said the Rocket Classic in Toledo, Ohio, was an important tournament. Schneider said she thought the team scored well at the Classic, as the Ramblers finished fourth out of 14 teams. Brown and Morgan both said they need to keep in shape during the winter to ensure they don’t take any steps backward before next season. Once the snow starts to fall, all players spend time on the practice green and in the simulator, which uses uses a computer to show how far a shot is projected to go. But as long as the weather cooperates, they’ll be out on the golf course. The women will pick back up Feb. 26-28 when they head to Kiawah Island, South Carolina, for the Edwin Watts Intercollegiate.
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Women’s golf on the rise
On the women’s side, sophomore Elayna Bowser picked up where she left off last season as a scoring leader with an impressive 77.3 stroke average. First-year Morgan Brown, despite not playing in the first tournament of the
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Rookie talent proved dominant for Loyola this fall. Brown (left) had the second best stroke average for the Ramblers with 77.8. LaFrance (right) led the team with a 77.3 stroke average.
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NFL only cares about domestic violence when it’s convenient
Dylan Conover | Assistant Editor dconover@luc.edu On Oct. 21, the NFL placed New York Giants kicker Josh Brown on the commissioner’s exempt list — a limbo state where a player is neither part of nor kicked out of the NFL — following the release of details on Brown’s history of abuse against his ex-wife Molly Brown. Josh Brown had a track record of domestic violence — which the league knew of — and the NFL did nothing about it. The league claims to care about this issue, but this decision shows that the NFL, led by its commissioner, Roger Goodell, is completely hypocritical and doesn’t really care at all about domestic violence. This carelessness is evident in the details of the Josh Brown situation. On Oct. 19, members of various media outlets obtained documents detailing the chilling history of Josh abusing his ex-wife. In some letters, and most importantly in a journal, Josh Brown openly admitted to abusing Molly, although in a recent statement he said he never actually struck her. “I viewed myself as God
basically and she was my slave,” read one excerpt from the journal. Josh Brown was arrested in May of 2015 on charges of domestic violence. The police report said he grabbed the wrist of then-wife while she was on the phone, following an argument the two had earlier. The NFL’s response? A one-game suspension. And then the Giants gave him a contract extension later in 2016, despite Giants general manager John Mara saying the team has zero tolerance for domestic violence. In January of 2016, Josh was in the Pro Bowl. When his wife and children were staying with him in a hotel, Josh Brown allegedly came to the hotel room drunk one night and started slamming on the door, demanding to be let in. Molly became frightened and called NFL security to remove her and the rest of the family to an undisclosed location, away from Josh Brown, according to Josh Alper of “ProFootballTalk.” He received no discipline from the NFL or his team. Before Oct. 19, the NFL undeniably had two cases of possible domestic violence, and it essentially did nothing. In total, Josh Brown lost one game’s pay of approximately $70,000. The documents released on Oct. 19 revealed that Molly told police on the day of Josh Brown’s arrest that he had been abusive more than 20 times, including when she was pregnant with their child in 2009. Twenty times. That is outrageous. Every year, the NFL pulls out all the bells and whistles to indicate its support of various causes. Players wear pink in October to support breast cancer awareness. The NFL participates in the “NOMORE” campaign, which is specifically aimed at preventing domestic abuse and helping victims of domestic abuse. Every year, the NFL claims to support
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Roger Goodell has been criticized for punishments “not fitting the crime” since becoming the NFL commisioner in 2006
all the right things and says it does not tolerate any player misconduct whatsoever. But the NFL clearly doesn’t have its priorities straight. It spent more than one year and hundreds of thousands of dollars on attorneys trying to prove Tom Brady interfered with the inf lation of footballs. It fined the New England Patriots $1 million for that “crime.” But a man arrested for attacking his wife? A slap on the wrist. Roger Goodell placing Josh Brown on the commissioner’s exempt list essentially amounts to paid leave. Wh e n B r a d y w a s u lt i m at e l y convicted of his most heinous offense, he served a four-game suspension and could not have any contact with his team — not even through text messages. On the commissioner’s
exempt list, Josh Brown can still attend team meetings and exercise at the team facilities while the NFL investigates his case. What the hell is there to investigate? NFL officials said they previously tried to obtain the documents that were released on Oct. 19, but the sheriff ’s department in King County, Washington, denies that claim. Even if the NFL really couldn’t access the documents, there certainly was enough public evidence that Josh Brown was dangerous. NFL security escorted Josh Brown’s family to a safe place at the Pro Bowl — how can the league claim ignorance? If the NFL is the bastion of virtue it claims to be, Josh Brown had no place in the league, and something should have been done years ago.
If we can learn anything from this, it’s that the NFL doesn’t care one bit ab out t he s o cial issues plaguing our society. It will fine players for “excessively” celebrating, not talking to reporters and wearing customized cleats. It won’t skip a beat before suspending a player for drunkenly jumping into a canal or smoking marijuana. But abusing another human being? The league will only interfere when it looks bad if they don’t. As a man, I’m outraged. As a fan, I’m disgusted. I’ll still be tuning in on Sundays, but it will be harder to watch a product whose commissioner cares deeply about “protecting the shield” (the NFL’s logo) but doesn’t care about shielding those who need protection. No wonder the NFL’s ratings are down.
Women’s volleyball serves up pieces of home for teammate NICK SCHULTZ nschultz@luc.edu
You might find it weird to hear the Canadian National Anthem, “O Canada,” coming from the bench of the Loyola women’s volleyball team (10-14, 5-6). You’ll hear it because one Rambler is inspiring unexpected Canadian patriotism in Gentile Arena. Her name is Gabi Maciagowski, and she is a sophomore outside hitter from Ontario, Canada. Maciagowski has been a key player in the Ramblers’ lineup, as she’s second to only senior Morgan Reardon in kills and points so far this season. Maciagowski said she loves it when her teammates sing her country’s national anthem. She said the other players didn’t tell her about their plans to sing it before they did the first time, so she started laughing on the court. She said she still smiles every time her teammates belt out the tune. Maciagowski said playing volleyball in the United States is similar to playing in Canada, but there are some differences between the two countries’ playing styles. One of the differences, Maciagowski said, is how the universities view the athletes. “There’s a larger support, school-wise, [on athletics] here,” said Maciagowski. “Back home, everyone’s focused on academics. It’s the same thing here, but you don’t see as many people coming out to games [in Canada] as you do here [at Loyola].” Maciagowski said she got her start in volleyball in junior high, when she went to a park with her friend and they volleyed with one another. From there, Maciagowski went on to play for her team at school and later joined a club volleyball team. Those experiences brought her to Loyola. Head coach Chris Muscat said Maciagowski is the first international
athlete he has coached since he began coaching at Loyola six years ago. He said Maciagowski fits in well with the team and is a key player. “Gabi has been in a program that had a high expectation for her,” said Muscat. “Transitioning into Loyola, we don’t coach her any differently. She’s been very coachable.” Prior to committing to play volleyball at Loyola, Maciagowski was committed to the University of Buffalo, but she decided to consider other universities after the departure of Buffalo’s head coach, who recruited her. Muscat said the only different aspect about recruiting a Canadian-born player versus an American one was traveling to the Great White North to see Maciagowski play. He said visiting Canada was necessary for evaluating where she’d fit into the program and showing Loyola’s interest in her. “Other than having to go through a few customs and having to get out to Canada a little bit more, the recruiting process was still the same,” said Muscat. Maciagowski said her club team prior to college would come down to the United States to play tournaments, which is how Muscat discovered her. The hardest part about going to college at Loyola, Maciagowski said, is being farther away from home than her teammates are. She said her teammates and their families are very welcoming, though, and they often take her in. One of Maciagowski’s teammates invited her over to her home to have a homecooked meal over fall break because the players had to be near campus to practice. As the players on the women’s volleyball team travel around the country, Maciagowski said they try to make her feel at home. Maciagowski and the rest of the team will travel to Carbondale, Illinois, on Oct. 28 to take on Southern Illinois University.
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Maciagowski trails only senior Morgan Reardon for the most kills on the team. She has 311, compared to Reardon’s 337.
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It’s getting World Serious
Madeline Kenney The PHOENIX
Bar 101 for the World Series Cubs: Down but not out MADELINE KENNEY mkenney1@luc.edu
Thinking about watching the World Series near Wrigley Field? Think again. Unless you have a few Benjamin Franklins tucked in your wallet, Wrigleyville is not the place to watch the games. The atmosphere might be great, but experiencing history in an environment like that comes at a hefty cost. The majority of bars around the ballpark, including The Cubby Bear, Sluggers and Merkle’s (which is known as the “Pink Flamingo” during playoffs) are charging a minimum $100 cover just to get into the bar — that cost excludes drinks and food. Most domestic beers are priced between $8 to $12. This is to ensure customers in the bars are not just there to watch the game for free. Some bars are offering an all-inclusive deal. John Barleycorn and Old Crow are charging $200 to $225 for tickets,
respectively, which includes an appetizer, an entree and an open bar from the beginning of a game to the bottom of the ninth inning. The cover costs are out of most college students’ budgets, but there are alternative ways to watch the game and still feel like you’re experiencing a part of history. Most bars farther from Wrigleyville are not charging an entrance fee and have special deals for the World Series. Streeter’s Tavern, located at 50 E. Chicago Ave. near Loyola’s Water Tower Campus (WTC) offers domestic beers for $5 and $9 pitchers if you show your Loyola ID. The underground dive bar is spacious with multiple TVs for watching the game. Another place to watch the game is Jake Melnick’s Corner Tap, a bar located two blocks south of WTC. Melnick’s is a sports bar with a variety of food and drink specials. Domestic beers range from $6 to
$8 and mixed drinks start at $6.50. If you’re planning on staying around Loyola’s Lake Shore Campus, Bar 63 isn’t charging a cover cost during the World Series and it offers $6 well drinks, $4 domestic beers and draft beers for $5 to $6. It will also have its usual weekend specials. If you don’t watch the game in Wrigleyville, that doesn’t mean you’re not allowed to flood the streets surrounding the ballpark if the team wins. If you leave by the eighth inning, you’ll likely be able to find a spot in the crowd. Games 3, 4 and 5 of the World Series will be played in Chicago on Oct. 28, 29 and 30.
MORE ONLINE For more pictures and World Series watching tips, visit loyolaphoenix.com.
SUPER FAN WATCH PARTY WHY: ASSISTANT EDITOR HENRY REDMAN IS A DIEHARD INDIANS FAN, WHILE REPORTER NICK SCHULTZ IS RELIGIOUSLY LOYAL TO THE CUBS. COME WATCH THE TWO MOST OBNOXIOUS FANS SIDE-BY-SIDE.
WHAT’S ON THE LINE: THE LOSER HAS TO WEAR THE OPPOSING TEAM’S GEAR FOR A DAY. WHERE: IRELAND’S WHEN: WORLD SERIES GAME 3 FRIDAY, OCT. 29 AT 7 P.M.
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The highly anticipated return of slugger Kyle Schwarber assured fans the Cubs’ postseason offensive strifes were a thing of the past. Schwarber, who missed almost the entire season due to a knee injury, hit a double in the fourth on two outs, but Chicago wasn’t able to send him home. The Cubs’ offensive struggles in Game 1 resembled the offensive drought Chicago faced in Games 2 and 3 of the National League Championship Series (NLCS) against the Los Angeles Dodgers. It was clear that Matt Szczur’s lucky underwear and bat did not give the Cubs any magic in Game 1 like they did during the NLCS. In four plate appearances, first baseman Anthony Rizzo didn’t have a single hit. Short stop Addison Russell was just as unsuccessful, with three strikeouts during the game. Third baseman Kris Bryant, who was ranked No. 3 in the National League for
most home runs, with 39, was hitless in Game 1. This is the third time the Cubs were shut out this postseason. It won’t be a walk in the park for either team, with the pitching rotation both teams have set for the rest of this series. Game 2 will be the battle of the right handers with Jake Arrieta taking the mound for Chicago and Josh Tomlin taking the mound for Cleveland. For Game 3, Kyle Hendricks, who has an MLB-best 2.13 ERA, will lead the Cubs at home against Trevor Bauer. Although the Cubs are trailing 1-0 in the seven-game series, Harry Caray’s famous words have been a continuous reminder to Cubs fans that being a part of the 2016 World Series is an accomplishment in itself. “As sure as God made green apples, someday, the Chicago Cubs are gonna be in a World Series,” Caray said in 1991. And that someday is now.
The ultimate World Series drinking game **Please drink responsibly. Alcoholic beverages are meant to be consumed by those 21 and older. TAKE A SHOT IF:
FINISH YOUR DRINK IF:
There’s a Cleveland Cavalier reference
There’s any mention of 108 years
A player blows a bubble or spits sunflower seeds
There’s any reference to a Billy Goat or Steve Bartmann
A player steals a base
Joe Buck mentions Clayton Kershaw
A coach visits the mound
The camera pans to a really old Cubs fan
The commentators talk about how bad each city’s NFL team is
Terry Francona argues a call
Rizzo and Bryant hug
Your team wins
Baez makes an insane play
Your team loses
If there’s talk of Chicago sports championships without mentioning the White Sox, then kill the handle.