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#MAPMatters Students fight for funding

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BY TRISHA MCCAULEY tmccauley@luc.edu More than 200 students from Illinois colleges and universities gathered at the Thompson Center on Feb. 16 to rally in support of funding the state’s Monetary Award Program (MAP) grant.

The Illinois Federation of Independent Colleges and Univer sities organized the demonstration in the hopes Gov. Bruce Rauner would fund the program by signing Senate Bill (SB) 2043. MAP g rants provide funds to Illinois residents who attend

college in Illinois and are in need of financial aid. These funds do not need to be repaid to the state. MAP grants are the latest program to be negatively impacted by the lack of a state budget. The more than eightmonth conflict surrounding Illinois’ state budget has forced

politicians to look seriously at whic h prog rams to fund and which ones to cut. If passed, SB 2043 will provide $397.1 million to MAP grants. The bill was passed by the Senate and the House of Representatives on Jan. 28 and was sent to Rauner’s desk for approval on Feb. 16.

Men’s basketball not meeting expectations

BY HENRY REDMAN AND NADER ISSA hredman@luc.edu, nissa1@luc.edu

At the beginning of the season, USA Today named Loyola’s men’s basketball team one of 10 mid-majors — teams not in one of the five major conferences — with the potential to have a Cinderella story at the 2016 NCAA tournament. Since then, the team has not lived up to expectations. The team holds a 12-14 overall record and is 5-9 in the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC). Loyola is ranked No. 8 out of 10 teams in the MVC., and at the beginning of January, the Ramblers were on a five-game losing streak. For a team that had such high expectations, the year has been a

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In Moser’s fifth season, the Ramblers have not turned improved play into wins.

disappointment. So why have the Ramblers underperformed this season? One reason could be the lack of solid leadership.

Head coach Porter Moser said that after three close MVC losses early in the conference schedule, he decided to switch around the starting lineup by taking three

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of his star players out of the lineup and instead bringing them off the bench. “I wanted to mix things up because I wasn’t happy with where the leadership was going,” said Moser. “I wanted them to accept some things … [and I wasn’t happy with] the body language.” The shake up in the lineup has created one expected outcome. The Ramblers are leading the nation in bench points since their best players are part of the bench unit. One of the benched players, junior guard Milton Doyle, has received criticism from fans this season. His scoring average is up, but his shooting percentage is down, and at times he has looked less aggressive than Loyola fans are accustomed to.

Rauner has 60 days to make a decision to either sign, veto or amend the bill. Students chanted, “Two, four, six, eight, we just want to graduate” and “Money doesn’t grow on trees, sign SB 2043.” SEE MAP | PAGE 3

Rambler Response: Lenten promises NEWS | PAGE 4

How to avoid winter frostbite NEWS | PAGE 5

Slamnesty packs the house A&E | PAGE 13

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2 FEBRUARY 17, 2016 | LOYOLA PHOENIX

FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK

This week, I have been completely lacking inspiration, creativity and motivation. School work, encroaching midterms and the heavy news weeks Loyola has had lately have taken a lot of energy out of me. My personal life and the realization that I should be more concerned about my impending professional life have been on my mind, making it hard to concentrate on the here and now. Because of all of this, I’m tired. But, thankfully, my staff is not. They work harder than most students I know and are on the job around the clock. They work with a passion for journalism and a passion for helping Loyola students get the information they should. My staff is a support for this school, and my staff members are a support for me. The community of The Phoenix staff has can be found on any part of campus. It reminds me of the bonds I had last year working with the Mixed Heritage Union board and the ones I made my freshmen year on the seventh floor of Regis as part of the Leadership Learning Community.

When I talk to friends from high school who decided to get their degrees from larger state schools, I truly understand the value of community at Loyola and among Loyola students. I understand how lucky I am to have a group of coworkers who are more than just a group of people I work with. I understand how lucky I am to be able to have people to go to when I want to talk about being mixed race. And I understand how lucky I am to have leadership connections across campus and best friends who have been with me since the seventh floor. There has been some conflict between students, faculty and administration this year, and there is still a lot to work on at this university. But I just want to take some time to thank Loyola for bringing me the connections that have not only helped me get through college, but also made it worthwhile. This August, I’ll be moving to Dallas to start law school. I’ll leave Chicago and Loyola behind and I’m not sure I’ll leave it better than when I started. The one thing I know I helped to improve while I was here is community, and it’s the main thing I’ll take with me (you know, aside from my possessions and a bachelor’s degree).This place has been my home, and the people have been my family. So for all your faults and things you need to work on, thank you Loyola, for making my college experience full of community, whether you fostered it or I found it here myself. MARISSA BOULANGER

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SECURITY NOTEBOOK Compiled from Campus Safety Reports Times represent when incidents were reported, not necessarily when they occurred.

Wednesday, Feb. 10, 1:02 p.m. A fake ID found in Damen Student Center was turned over to Campus Safety.

Wednesday, Feb. 10, 6:02 p.m. A student reported being pick pocketed while shopping off campus.

Friday, Feb. 12, 12:22 a.m. Bar 63 turned over five fake IDs that had been taken from students to Campus Safety.

Friday, Feb. 12, 7:51 p.m. Residence Life requested that Campus Safety take possession of narcotics found in San Francisco Hall.

Saturday, Feb. 13, 6:53 p.m. A student reported items stolen from a wallet that had been left unattended in Damen Student Center.

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continued from page 1 Former Gov. Pat Quinn attended the rally to stand with Illinois students. “Eighty-six percent of MAP recipients stay in Illinois and make Illinois a better place,” said Quinn. DePaul University graduate student Chris Witting said MAP grants are critically important for all Illinois college students. “Over 100,000 middle-class and low-income students rely on those grants to help them go to school,” said Witting. “It’s something that the governor can’t ignore.” More than 2,000 students at

Loyola and almost all Arrupe College students depend on the MAP grant each year. Philip Hale, vice president for Government Affairs, organized Loyola rallies for the MAP grants and said he thinks it’s important to get the message out. “The goal of all people in Illinois who are supporting the MAP grant is to make sure everyone in Springfield understands it’s a critical program for real students,” said Hale. “I think the governor heard our message loud and clear.” In an email sent to the Loyola community Feb. 8, interim President John Pelissero asked the

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stands that cuts need to be made to get Illinois state finances back on track but is upset that Rauner would cut funds needed specifically for higher education. “The fact that the governor wants to veto a bill that is going to help thousands of individuals to make a future — a future that will help the state of Illinois be better — for themselves just demonstrates how unaware our governor is about the cost of higher education,” said the 20-year-old junior in a statement to The Phoenix. More details about Loyola’s MAP initiatives are available at luc.edu/mapmatters.

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MAP Grant: Fast Facts • The Illinois General Assembly passed a bill authorizing $397 million to fund the grant. • Rauner has indicated he will veto the bill. • MAP is provided on a firstcome, first served basis to Illinois residents. • The application is via FAFSA. • The grant benefits more than 125,000 students studying at Illinois colleges. • About 2,000 students at Loyola receive MAP grants. • Almost all of the students at Arrupe College receive MAP grants.

Tight lips: presidential search continues

BY JIMMY MCHUGH jmchugh@luc.edu

A campus-wide update on the Presidential Search Committee’s progress is expected to be released sometime this week, according to Tom Kelly, senior vice president of Administrative Services and campus liaison to the committee. Loyola is one month into the nominee-seeking and candidate-recruiting phase of its presidential search, and it intends to start applicant screening in March. Each stage of the search timeline, displayed on the presidential search website, has included an email to students and a posting of the same message online. Presidential Search Committee and Board of Trustees Chairman Bob Parkinson is the group’s spokesperson. Parkinson has been responsible for the email updates to the Loyola community concerning the search process. The anticipated update will come almost two months after the most recent one, which was sent out Dec. 22. “The only information I get [on the progress of the search] is usually through the emails,” said Cal Kennedy, a junior finance major. “They do tend to be rather lengthy and detailed, and I don’t think students generally take the time to read the full email in depth.” Kennedy said he believes students would better retain the information if

it were presented in the emails more clearly and concisely. This could be accomplished by sending a series of short, bullet-pointed emails throughout each stage instead of the comprehensive oneper-phase approach, he said. The next message for this phase is expected to be released after a committee meeting that took place Feb. 12, details of which remain undisclosed. The Phoenix asked for details about where the meeting was held. That information, too, was confidential. “I don’t think we would want to disclose the where and when of the committee meeting,” responded Kelly. No further details were provided. The closed search process is intended to keep the confidentiality of the candidates its primary concern, according to a member of the search committee. The profile of a presidential candidate was established in December with the help of the Loyola community. It is now up to the committee and search firm Isaacson, Miller to find the candidate who best fits the profile. “I understand at this stage, the [search committee] has already gathered some of the opinions and perspectives of the Loyola community,” said 21-year-old senior Zareen Khan, referring to the open forums held throughout the campuses in December. “It is up to the committee now to make the decision.” The board plans to elect the next president in May or June of this year, as stated on the search website’s timeline.

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Students abroad warned of potential health risks, Zika BY JULIE WHITEHAIR jwhitehair@luc.edu

When many Loyola students think about studying abroad, they envision a time full of adventures, opportunities and limited responsibilities. One concern they might put on the back burner? Preparing for health emergencies abroad. Health issues have often been a global cause for concern. Last year the 21-month-long Ebola crisis made headlines. This year, the recent Zika virus outbreak has caught travelers’ attention. The Zika virus is a disease spread by infected mosquitoes, with symptoms including fever, red or sore eyes, joint pain, rash and headache, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). While the virus is not new, the number of people infected with Zika has largely increased, especially countries in South America and Central America, according to the CDC. Currently, there is no vaccine or cure for Zika. When problems such as these occur, it is important for Loyola and its students abroad to work together to take necessary precautions, according to Jennifer Engel, director of the Office for International Programs. “It’s really … a partnership between the student and the advisor [and] the Office for International Programs, to help prepare students before they go [abroad],” said Engel. Senior international studies major

Tom Czejka experienced firsthand the consequences of disregarding health precautions when he studied abroad in Belize in January. This winter program in Belize involved trips through the rainforest, in which students were warned of an insect called a botfly, according to Czejka, 21. The insect lays eggs on a host such as a mosquito or tick, which can then transfer the eggs to humans. Czejka said he noticed that he had a bump on his head a week after he returned to Chicago and went to the emergency room; he had two botflies surgically removed from his head. Czejka said he blamed the incident on his decision to not wear a hat or use bug spray as the Loyola professor and the tour guides on the trip advised students to do. “Loyola does a really good job preparing us for ... what can occur, especially depending on what region you go to,” said Czejka. “It’s just on the student to actually go through with it. Some days I didn’t want to wear bug spray, so I got bitten. It was my fault.” The Office for International Programs provides basic health and safety information at mandatory pre-departure study abroad orientations. The office also issues links to health information for the different countries students visit and encourages students to read more about these issues before departing, according to Engel.

Additionally, students are required to enroll in the Cultural Insurance Services International insurance policy through Loyola before traveling abroad. Each study abroad location poses different health risks, so there are various precautions taken depending on the program, Engel explained. The Loyola Study Abroad 2015 Handbook states that students should “check with reliable authorities … to find out what vaccinations are currently recommended for [their] program site.” Sophomore Rocio Siman, who is currently studying abroad in France, said that despite the resources Loyola provides, she still felt unprepared for health issues before going abroad. “I think [Loyola] could do better,” said Siman, 20, an international business major. “Regarding insurances, they do [well], but I would have liked for them to prepare me more on health issues regarding the country I was coming to.” Loyola focused on discussing its mandatory health insurance for studying abroad and did not talk about much else, according to Siman. She said she was also unaware that she had to buy another insurance policy through her exchange school in addition to the one Loyola provides. Siman is an international student from El Salvador, a country with about 6,000 suspected cases

of the Zika virus since November, BBC reported. She said she does not personally know anyone who has contracted the virus and is not very concerned it will affect her family, as it is more of an issue for people who cannot afford treatment. Once students are abroad, the Office for International Programs monitors the programs surrounding areas to keep students updated on any potential risks, Engel said. Now, as the World Health Organization declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern for the Zika virus on Feb. 1, Engel said students abroad that are near affected areas have been sent information on the Zika virus. The main victims of the recent Zika outbreaks are pregnant women and their unborn children. The virus has been linked to increased cases of microcephaly, a birth defect in which an infant’s head is smaller than usual, which can lead to health problems and developmental disabilities, according to the CDC. While most students abroad are not pregnant or planning to become pregnant, Engel said, all students planning to study abroad have still been told the symptoms and health risks. The Office for International Programs also provided students abroad with prevention measures, which include wearing long-sleeve shirts and pants and staying in air-conditioned buildings to avoid mosquitoes. If the Zika virus or any other

health risk ever posed a huge threat to students abroad, Engel said Loyola would possibly relocate the students or have them return to the United States and study abroad at a later date. In cases of individual health emergencies, Engel advises students abroad to get help from on-site staff, who will then contact the Office for International Programs. The office then calls the insurer, who provides the affected student with options of places to go for medical treatment, explained Engel. Sophomore Maura Partridge, who is currently studying abroad at the John Felice Rome Center, has not personally experienced any medical emergencies. However, she said Loyola could prep students better on how to handle those situations, given how different Italy’s health care policy is from the United States. “I think it would have been nice if we would have had a little bit more information about how the health care system works in Italy,” said Partridge, a 20-year-old ad/PR major. “We were kind of just told, ‘here … get this health insurance’ and I don’t really understand the benefits or what it does work for or what it doesn’t.” Engel said that the Office for International Programs educates students on health precautions, but it is up to students to follow such advising and do research. “The responsibility lies with the student to follow through on … recommendations,” said Engel.

RAMBLER RESPONSE

In Madonna della Strada on Feb. 10, the Rev. John Murphy, S.J., led an Ash Wednesday evening Mass to an audience of mostly students. In his homily addressed to the congregation, Murphy talked about the importance of Catholics choosing to give up something for the season of Lent — the 40 days leading up to Easter Sunday, which is on March 27 this year. Catholics are encouraged to give up a bad habit or a type of food, pledge to form a new habit or dedicate time to the service of others. The purpose of this is self-sacrifice, and it is a way in which Catholics share in Jesus’ suffering as they prepare for the Resurrection on Easter.

The Phoenix asked students, “What are you doing for Lent this year?”

“For Lent this year, I gave up spiritual slacking, and what that means to me is not giving God the time. So each day I make sure to spend time praying and spend time talking with the Lord.”

“I’m giving up sweets and I’m doing a prayer devotional. It’s … just for health too, because it’s better if you just kind of stay away from [sweets].”

“I gave up sweets. Sweets and desserts. It’s particularly hard for me to stay away from that and I kind of wanted to challenge myself a little bit.”

“Usually, I give up a series of three things. One of the things is Twitter and social media — just staying off of it unless I actually have to [use it].”

“I feel like I’m always giving stuff up, so this year I’m trying to do things actively instead. I’m going to try to go to one service a week in addition to Sunday mass.”

Kaitlyn Leone, 20, junior, political science

Benjamin Lorentz, 19, first-year, bioinformatics

Kaitlin Lodes, 22, senior, criminal justice

Malcolm Charles, 19, sophomore, math

John Bialis, 21, senior, music

Want to answer our #RamblerResponse? Tweet @PhoenixLUC what you are doing for your Lenten promise.

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Students still unsure what to recycle or trash BY ADAM MCDONAGH amcdonagh1@luc.edu Most students and faculty want to be green – but how much does the fourth “greenest” college campus in America really know about recycling and composting? Not enough, according to Kaitlin Brose, a 28-year-old sustainability specialist at Institute of Environmental Sustainability (IES). She said students and faculty have a lot more to learn. “Education is a big issue,” said Brose. “There are a bunch of people who have just come into Chicago and don’t know how to recycle, or they have just been taught improperly … so it just leads to contamination.” Common items that are found wrongly dumped in recycle bins, according to Brose, are plastic coffee cups from Starbucks and cardboard pizza boxes from Nina’s Café in the basement of Corboy. Although they are made with paper, the Starbucks cups are lined with plastic, and the pizza boxes are often soaked in grease — making both unrecyclable. For 19-year-old environmental science major and IES Waste Reduction Assistant Lucy Anderson, the coffee cups in particular are frustrating. “I look in the trash, and all

the time I see coffee cups,” she said. “Many businesses offer discounts when you bring your own cup, so when [customers] don’t take that opportunity, they are really paying more money to make more waste.” The education issue extends beyond Loyola, as Chicago has undergone multiple reforms in its recycle policy this January that have surprised residents. The new policies ask residents to pool all types of recyclable items into one container. Recyclers will not accept recyclables wrapped in bags and can impose fines if bags are used. “When we first heard of the changes, we thought it was a joke.” said Morgan Chapman, a 23-yearold graduate and digital media and storytelling graduate student. “The process is annoying and caught us off guard.” In the case of contaminating a recycle bin, the Mix-Recycling Facility can sometimes salvage the bag. The leniency for contamination in a compost bin, however, is much smaller – potentially resulting in the entire pile being scrapped and put in the trash. When contamination does happen, it often occurs “in front” of dining hall areas open to the average student, rather than “in the back” where the recycling and composting process is handled by dining hall

Alcohol, coldfreezing don’t mix temperatures.

BY GINI BARREDA vbarreda@luc.edu

For most college students, the harsh Chicago cold is easier to prepare for than an upcoming literature midterm. However, just because they know how to prepare for the weather doesn’t mean they do; it’s not uncommon to see groups of students walking to the gym without coats or to the EL wearing their “going out” clothes. Chicago is in the midst of winter, with temperatures dropping as low as 4 degrees this past month, according to ABC7. Loyola Medical Center burn surgeon Dr. Arthur Sanford treats between 40 to 60 cases of frostbite during Chicago’s long winter season. His advice to students is simple: Take precautions, especially when drinking. “Although it may feel like it, alcohol doesn’t make you warmer,” said Sanford. “Alcohol brings blood closer to the surface of the skin, but the body is still actually cold.” Insulation is important for protection from Chicago’s biting winds, which can have gusts faster than 15 miles per hour. Senior Iyore Omerey, a desk receptionist at one of the freshmen dorms, said she saw many students not taking measures to protect themselves against the cold. “On the weekend, everyone goes out to party and hang out. When inclement weather hits, it’s not really trendy to dress properly,” said Omerey. “You want to be cute, so you have a dress on and you’re not conscious of the weather.” Joan Holden, adult nurse practitioner and associate director of the Wellness Center, agrees that alcohol can potentially harm a student in

“When you’re drinking, your judgement is not only impaired, but the alcohol causes vasodilation, which leads to increased heat loss, sometimes causing frostbite,” Holden said. Vasodilation is when the blood vessels expand, reducing blood pressure. Holden said students should appropriately prepare themselves for the cold, whether or not they will be drinking. “We recommend our students to dress warmly with mittens, hats and scarves and to have an emergency plan on hand,” she said. “We also recommend having adequate calorie intake before going out.” Junior Shannon Figueroa said she has seen people who don’t want to wear their coats if they’re going out because they don’t want to hold them or pay to check them at the bar. “You never know how fast [the cold] could affect your body,” Figueroa said. “If you’re intoxicated, you don’t even notice that you’re cold.” A combination of wind chill, humidity and moisture is the easiest way to get frostbite, according to Sanford, fingers, toes, ears and nose the areas at the greatest risk. “The magic number for frostbite weather is a wind chill of minus 19 or lower,” said Sanford. “You can get these injuries in 30 minutes or less.” If a frostbite patient seeks treatment at a hospital immediately, Sanford said doctors are usually able to treat the burns and potentially heal them. Students have visited the Wellness Center in early stages of frostbite, but she recommends that students go to the hospital if they are experiencing frostbite symptoms, according to Holden.

staff who are trained to properly dispose of waste, according to Brose. None of the compostable bags that have been brought to the facility this year have been rejected, according to Loyola’s Director of Environmental Services Bill Curtin. “Any contamination in food scraps can result in the load being unacceptable,” Curtin stated in an email statement to The P hoenix . “That is why we only collect either through Aramark kitchens or when monitors can assist at the collection points.” With the IES in campaign season, people will have an opportunity to learn more about recycling properly. From Feb. 8 to April 2, Loyola will participate in the annual RecycleMania Tournament for the seventh consecutive year. Organized and managed at Loyola through the IES, RecycleMania is an eight-week competition in which college students attempt to reduce campus waste by encouraging others to recycle and compost food items. The program has saved an estimated 31 metric tons of carbon dioxide in the 2015 RecycleMania, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Waste Reduction Model. This is equivalent to the energy consumption of three households in one year. The university

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Recycling bins around campus feature guidelines for what can and cannot be recylced.

was also able to recycle or compost more than 50 percent of its total waste that year. To correspond with the event, Loyola will also celebrate Waste Week Feb. 22 to 28. Throughout the week, IES will sponsor multiple events to educate students and encourage proper recycling and composting.

One of the events includes a Zero Waste Game during the Loyola men’s basketball game against Wichita State on Feb. 24. IES staff and volunteers will give away various trinkets at half time and sift through the trash from the game. According to Brose, the main goal of Waste Week is “to keep up the momentum during RecycleMania.”

6 FEBRUARY 17, 2016 | OPINION

OPINION

Tuition increase decision shows lack of transparency THE PHOENIX EDITORIAL BOARD

Marissa Boulanger Layne Hillesland

Mary Byrne Nader Issa

Morgan Christian Madeline Kenney

Grace Runkel Erin Kelly

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A statue of two wolves and a kettle stands outside Loyola’s Norville Athletic Center by the West Quad. According to legend, the ancestors of Saint Ignatius put food out for animals after meals.

STAFF EDITORIAL Generosity: It’s the symbol of our university, and its representation is everywhere — even in Loyola’s crest. We see the crest, which depicts two wolves and a kettle, so frequently that many of us see right through it. It seems as though members of Loyola’s administration might, too. The story behind Loyola’s crest can inform our response to the 4 percent tuition increase for the 2016-17 academic year, which was announced by interim President John Pelissero Feb. 8. Here’s a refresher on the story. Centuries before the founder of the Society of Jesus was born, Saint Ignatius’ ancestors were so well-off that they put out their extra food for wild animals after family members, servants and soldiers had eaten. A carving of two wolves eating out of a cauldron stands above the main entrance of Saint Ignatius’ family home to celebrate this generosity, according to Loyola’s website. To honor this legend and Saint Ignatius’ work, Loyola University Chicago took up the image of the wolves and kettle as its crest. With about 65 percent of Loyola’s budget coming from tuition and fees, as The Phoenix reported last November, being a generous tuition-dependent university isn’t going to be easy, but generosity

comes in many forms. The price of our tuition is suspect when compared to the social justice values Loyola preaches, but so is the university’s lack of transparency and its refusal to receive significant student input on administrative matters, especially those which directly impact students. In 10 years, Loyola’s tuition has almost doubled — from $23,900 in 2005-06 to $39,130 in 201516, as previously reported byThe Phoenix. As if a near 50 percent markup in 10 years weren’t bad enough, next year’s incoming freshmen will break the $40,000 mark. Incoming freshmen will pay $40,700 with sophomores paying $40,695; juniors, $39,728; and seniors, $38,792, as reported by The Phoenix Feb. 9. In addition to the 4 percent tuition increase, the cost of on-campus housing will increase 2.5 percent. The increase might seem small, but taking out more loans and paying more interest quickly adds up. Seventy percent of college students in the United States already graduate with debt, according to Edvisors.com, a website about paying for college. All hope is not lost, however, and we don’t want to be ungenerous in our assessment of the university. Loyola isn’t a complete miser. Of the 2013 first-year class, 96 percent received financial aid to offset the burden of paying for col-

lege, and the university continues to grow its $500 million endowment to provide more scholarships for students. Still, it’s hard to swallow a 4 percent tuition increase without gagging a little, especially because we aren’t being told how or why the university makes these decisions. The university might very well be in desperate need of a tuition increase. It could be in need of an even larger tuition increase. But most students don’t know why tuition was increased or what the financial state of the university is with any sort of certainty, because the university made the decision to increase tuition before consulting students. Sure, a group of student leaders were called to a meeting the week before Pelissero announced the increase, as previously reported by The Phoenix. The 10 students represented various groups throughout the university including Residence Life and the Student Government of Loyola Chicago. The meeting was called to inform students of the increase and hear their concerns about an issue that had already been finalized. The students cited concerns about MAP-receiving students, retention rates and Loyola’s financial security, but ultimately, Loyola’s decision was made. Tuition was set to increase, and students can’t explain with authority why. Student leaders shouldn’t hear about changes

the week before they are put into place, and the rest of the student body shouldn’t be blindsided the day a tuition increase is announced. The meeting was too little, too late and quite frankly, a slap in the face to any students who care about Loyola and the price of their college education. Although we want to believe that no one hikes up tuition just for the heck of it, we also can’t say with any certainty that this doesn’t happen, and that’s wrong. We need transparency and real student involvement in major decisions such as tuition increases.We need to have more control over our tuition dollars because Loyola is our university. Yes, perhaps tuition has to increase and there might not be an alternate path. But there are a lot of savvy students here who might see a way to save money without having to raise tuition or cut funds from popular programs. To be generous is to give more of something. Sometimes that something can be money, but other times, it can mean information and time. Anyone who wishes to should be able to clearly understand the financial health of this university and the reasons for this tuition increase. Let students get involved in the process and it might even make administrators’ jobs easier— unless those administrators have something to hide.

Changes on campus offer a chance to count our blessings

BY PETER DALY pdaly5@luc.edu

Change is a constant in our lives. Change is rampant around us at Loyola, in the city of Chicago, in the state of Illinois and in the nation.With the new tuition increase, the budget impasse in Springfield and the presidential race, we are surrounded by change and the potential for changes both good and bad. But as creatures of habit, we don’t always like change, and it can be hard to adjust to. When we

start to get overwhelmed by change, it’s good to take a step back and count our blessings. Let’s start simple. Who are we, and where are we? We are students of Loyola University Chicago, a Catholic Jesuit University. We have two campuses at our disposal located in Rogers Park and downtown Chicago. Our Rogers Park campus, referred to as the Lake Shore Campus, sits on the edge of Lake Michigan. It offers stunning views of the sunrise, as well as beautiful displays of nature’s power, with the occasional thunderstorm in late summer and spring. Our campus has been renovated to provide spaces where we can get outside and enjoy nature, but still reside in a world-class city.We have access to a student center that has a food court, movie theater, gym with basketball courts and a pool, and even our own pub.All this is just for our leisure, and that isn’t even everything.

Our downtown campus is in the heart of Chicago, just blocks from Michigan Avenue. It is in a spot that offers a relatively quiet place in the bustling city around us, but also virtually immediate access to world-class businesses. It houses our prestigious business program and our law program, and the new Arrupe College, which helps lower income students receive an education. We have an Information Commons that has windows for walls that let us admire the beauty of our campus.We have multiple libraries that offer us thousands of books, articles, journals and magazines and access to thousands more through databases and library exchange programs. There are more than 4,000 faculty and staff members who are here just for us, and who help us get a premiere education. There is much more our campus gives to us that I could go on about, but I’d run out of room. I can’t tell you everything about our school, so take a minute, find a quiet space — go sit on the beach, by

Madonna Della Strada chapel or a different spot you have discovered — and think about everything life has given to us. We are so lucky to be able to attend this school. Our school offers us so many resources to help us succeed, from academic and career advising to tutoring. Change is a constant of life. It is easy to get overwhelmed by change, but life goes on, with or without our cooperation. We have to keep in mind that if we zoom out and take a broader look beyond ourselves, we are just infinitesimal specks of flesh on a microscopic rock in this infinite universe. So I encourage everyone to take some time and count your blessings. Understand that everything Loyola does, it aims to do with us in mind and in our best interests. Peter Daly is a sophomore health systems management major.

OPINION | FEBRUARY 17, 2016

Criticisms of “activists” overshadow more important issues

BY MARTINA SULLIVAN-KONYN msullivankonyn@luc.edu

I am deeply saddened by the stream of articles, editorials and opinion pieces published by The Loyola Phoenix in the last few weeks, some of which aim to undermine the intentionality and integrity of students who protested in solidarity with dining hall workers last November. This includes an opinion piece published Feb. 3 that called the demonstrators’ methods “unethical, dishonest and foolhardy.” It hurts that my peers condemn the actions of myself and other students who organized these events. But what hurts more is that these criticisms draw attention away from the important issue of the treatment and rights of dining hall workers. I became involved with Students for Worker Justice, the group that organized the dining hall protest, after witnessing several instances in which neither the dignity nor the rights of workers were respected. I noticed workers were often reluctant to speak with me and later learned of an unwritten Aramark policy that prevents workers from talking with students. I spoke at the dele-

gation that addressed Aramark management (the food service company that Loyola contracts) during the demonstration. Some of The Phoenix’s opinion pieces this semester have questioned the motives of the students involved in the protest. I would like to express why I chose to speak at the delegation and highlight my disappointment to the writers and contributors of The Phoenix for the way they have portrayed this issue — by focusing primarily on the charges against student government and ignoring the struggles that dining hall workers face, which created the need for a protest in the first place. Much of why I am involved with worker justice on campus comes from my experience being the daughter of two teachers. My parents are both high school educators at Milwaukee Public Schools in Wisconsin. Both work at underserved schools and strive to create safe spaces that encourage learning and growth for their students. During the spring of 2011, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker passed a budget that stripped unions of their collective bargaining rights, among other provisions that decreased pay of teachers and allowed for further increases in class sizes. My parents took this blow personally. It was as if their hard work was being spat on and underappreciated. Through my parents, I was able to see what it felt like to be disrespected and not compensated accordingly for one’s work. Although my parents’ situation is different from that of the dining hall workers, I see the connection. In both situations, the issue should not have been about economics

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or doing what was easy. Rather, it should have In light of this contradiction, it is disheartening been about doing what was right — it should to see the word “activist” used in opinion pieces in an extremely negative manner. The Feb. 3 opinion have been about humanity. This is why I spoke at the delegation. It is piece that called the “activist agenda of SGLC’s leadabsolutely ridiculous that Aramark is only will- ership” a “severe impediment to our progress” makes ing to give workme wonder if the author understands what the ers a 25-cent raise. The dining workers It hurts that my peers con- words “progress” and “activist” mean. chanted “25 cents demn the actions of myself and Why is standing won’t pay the rent” other students who organized with workers considduring the rally last these events. But what hurts ered so controversial? November. The avmore is that these criticisms Why is an “activist erage pay for Loyola dining workers is draw attention away from the agenda” an “imped$12.60 an hour. important issue of the treatment iment to progress” Workers realize and rights of dining hall workers. when students are ad(correctly) that a vocating for the rights 25-cent raise is not of workers? All we want enough for a living wage, nor can it ease financial is for workers to be fairly compensated for their burdens. Loyola dining workers are worth more labor — something everyone deserves. than 25 cents. It’s also atrocious that Aramark has This is an inclusive call to action for all Loyola not agreed to fund affordable union health care students, workers, faculty, staff and administrafor all its workers. According to the workers I tors. I hope we can all set aside the anger and have spoken to, the current health care options resentment surrounding the student government are unreasonably expensive. charges and focus on the major issue. We need While the actions of Aramark are appalling, everyone to come together to ensure that the worst of all is that we go to a Jesuit University people at our university are being treated in a that does not ensure that all workers who con- way that aligns with our Jesuit values. tribute to its operation receive a living wage or We are all connected to each other in this affordable health care.The very core of the Jesuit struggle. It’s time we take our Jesuit education mission claims to “confront the structures of our seriously, truly living out the messages of social world that perpetuate poverty and injustice.” And justice and solidarity that we preach. yet Loyola contracts a multibillion-dollar company that is not living up to these values. Martina Sullivan-Konyn is a senior psychology major.

Kesha’s situation a familiar one for music industry

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Kesha completes a soundcheck on June 19, 2010, at the Much Music Video Awards in Toronto Canada. Kesha hasn’t released new music since 2012 because of an ongoing lawsuit against her producer.

BY MORGAN CHRISTIAN mchristian@luc.edu

Did you watch the Grammys Monday night? I did. Here’s a hot take: Meghan Trainor shouldn’t have won Best New Artist. We can debate who should have won — the other nominees were Tori Kelly, Courtney Barnett, James Bay and Sam Hunt — but I can’t help but feel that the reason Trainor won was for the success of her songs “All About That Bass” and “Dear Future Husband.”And I’ve got a problem with that. Neither of those songs, in my estimation, are great works of musical art, but the real reason I’ve got a problem with their success is that both of them contain mixed messages in addition to lyrics that

perpetuate harmful stereotypes. How harmful are those stereotypes? “Dear Future Husband” plays up the image of a woman being submissive to a man. “All About That Bass,” in its ode to “bringing booty back,” shames women who don’t fit a particular standard of beauty. Both songs celebrate situations that have negatively affected an artist the Loyola community will host next week — Kesha. On Feb. 26, Kesha is scheduled to perform as part of Colossus, the annual concert/comedy show put on by the Department of Programming. Kesha hasn’t put out any new music since her sophomore album Warrior in December 2012.The last time anyone heard her voice was in October 2013 in Pitbull’s song “Timber.” The reason for this is that she’s embroiled in a lawsuit against her producer, Lukasz Sebastian Gottwald (known in the music industry as Dr. Luke). In the suit, filed in October 2014, Kesha alleges that Dr. Luke physically and sexually assaulted her, often using drugs, beginning soon after she signed with him as an 18-year-old in 2005, according to The Guardian. Kesha’s record label, Sony Music Entertainment, won’t work with her unless she’s working

with Dr. Luke. In November 2015, an injunction Kesha sought against Sony which would have allowed her to release new music outside of her contract was denied, according toTheVerge. Dr. Luke has countersued. Kesha has obtained affidavits from music industry professionals stating the lawsuit has made her a toxic commodity to other record labels. “No mainstream distribution company will invest the money necessary to distribute songs for an artist who has fallen from the public eye,” wrote Jim Urie, former president and CEO of Universal Music Group, in one affidavit. “If Kesha cannot immediately resume recording and having her music promoted, marketed, and distributed by a major label, her career is effectively over.” Putting aside the question of which side is telling the truth, the saddest aspect of the situation is how familiar it sounds. As pointed out by Sophie Gilbert of The Atlantic, “Ever since there have been stars, there have been businessmen and studio heads giving them uppers to stay awake and downers to get to sleep, and pills to make them peppier and drinks to help them relax.” Male music stars aren’t innocent, either, wheth-

er it’s CeeLo Green pleading no contest to putting ecstasy in a woman’s drink before having sex with her, or Chris Brown being charged for felony assault on Rihanna (coincidentally, the same lawyer representing Kesha, Mark Geragos, represented Brown after his arreset). Kesha has also said that abuse from Dr. Luke contributed to her entry into rehab for an eating disorder in January 2014, as many upperclassmen students at Loyola will remember because it resulted in the cancellation of her scheduled Colossus performance. So when Meghan Trainor sings about being proud for having a body “that all the boys chase” (as opposed to loving her body because it’s her own), and being “the perfect wife” if her husband treats her right (as opposed to seeking independent fulfillment) — and then wins a major award for it — it’s disappointing. When Kesha visits Loyola next week, let’s show her our support.The music industry may be trying its best to hold her back, but we can celebrate and enjoy her talent, if only for one show. Morgan Christian is the Opinion editor.

8 FEBRUARY 17, 2016 | CLOSER LOOK

CLOSER LOOK

Drinking in college Regardless of health and physical safety concerns, many students across the country and at Loyola choose to drink alcohol. Social drinking can be traced to the 1700s at universities such as Yale and Harvard. As more issues surrounding drinking are reported in the news in recent years, such as the increased numbers of sexual assault involving alcohol or suffering from alcohol poisoning, The Phoenix uncovered the drinking culture at Loyola to illustrate what students think of drinking, why they do it and why many of them wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stop.

CLOSER LOOK | FEBRUARY 17, 2016

CLOSER LOOK It takes approximately 9 shots in 3 to 4 hours for a 120-pound woman

27.2 percent of female college seniors reported they had experienced some kind of sexual assault, tering college, The New York Times reported in 2015.

By Krista Watson kwatson6@luc.edu College drinking isn’t a new trend. Underage drinking has plagued college campuses for as long as universities have been in the United States, and the amount of drinking is no different at Loyola. Loyola may have made the list of top universities in the United States last year, but it didn’t make it onto the list of top party schools. It seldom does. But that doesn’t mean Loyola doesn’t have many of the same drinking trends as other universities. Social college drinking in the United States began at the Ivy Leagues, according to a 1911 issue of Boston American. Other colleges, such as Loyola, have adopted it. In 1911, 60 percent of students at Yale, Harvard, Cornell, Princeton and Columbia University drank, Boston American. In 1915, a reporter for Harvard University’s daily student newspaper, the Harvard Crimson, said that number had risen to 75 percent. Today, the top party school is the University of Illinois at Urbana-Campaign, according to The Princeton Review. The University of Iowa came in second, followed by the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Although Loyola is not on this list, the LUC Spring 2013 “National College Health Assessment” reported that 81 percent of undergraduates in the United States admitted to drinking. Many of those students admitted to experiencing negative consequences in college due to drinking, including the 32 percent of students that blacked out, 24 percent of students that missed class and 13 percent of students that were hurt or injured while drinking. A sophomore, who we’ll call Sarah because she wished to remain anonymous, said she drinks heavily. “I choose to drink because it’s fun,” said the 20-year-old ad/PR major from Chicago. “It allows me to forget about any current stresses and makes me feel more confident

It takes approximately 15 shots in 3 to 4 hours for a 160-pound man to

60 percent of young adults in the U.S. aged 18 to 25 consume alcohol,

and outgoing. Sometimes it’s good to feel out of control.” Sarah said she and her friends drink together before going out on weekends to “get pumped up” or stay in and drink after a long week. Sarah said she believes there is more reward than risk in drinking. “I have been caught underage drinking,” she said. “The thrill of potentially getting caught and getting away with [using] a fake ID only adds to the excitement.” Sarah said she has blacked out and gotten sick from alcohol consumption. She said she has had many regrets, but the decisions we make make shape who we are for better or for worse. Despite the negative effects of alcohol consumption, such as addiction, cases of assault and even death, drinking remains popular at Loyola and other colleges across the United States. Drinking is a social norm among college students. First-year student Anna McCue from Warren, Ohio, sometimes drinks on the weekends with her friends. “[Drinking] is part of the prescribed college experience. If you’re not out, you’re missing something,” said the 19-year-old international studies major. Being underage, McCue said she usually gets her alcohol from older friends. Other students rely on fake IDs to get their alcohol. A sophomore, who we’ll call Rachel because she also asked to remain anonymous, said an older friend gave her a copy of her ID to get alcohol. Rachel said she started drinking in high school and continues to drink in college. She said she thinks a big factor in underage drinking in college is being away from home. “You can get in trouble with the law, but that’s much less likely than getting in trouble with your parents,” said the 19-year-old marketing major from Park Ridge, Illinois. For students such as Rachel, this newfound freedom for college students can lead to irresponsible drinking.

“I’ve had times where I probably should have gone to the hospital and didn’t,” said Lewis. “I actually took my friend to the hospital this weekend because she was getting really sick. We used the Good Samaritan Policy.” Loyola’s Good Samaritan Policy allows students who have been drinking to help others without fear of repercussion. It is in place for crisis situations which may involve vomiting and alcohol poisoning. It’s meant to encourage students to act appropriately without fear of disciplinary action. This is not a “get out of jail free” card, but it is an encouragement to take action when necessary without severe repercussions. Students, such as Sarah, believe the policy doesn’t necessarily encourage responsible drinking. Sarah said she doesn’t like the policy because your friend wakes up in the hospital in trouble with an expensive bill, and you’re free to go. Other students said they engage less in alcohol consumption but still enjoy a night out. “Many of us [students] don’t have time to go out on weekends due to school work, jobs, volunteering or various other reasons,” said one 20-year-old sophomore from Louisville, Kentucky. “It depends on what I have going on that week. I typically don’t drink very often when I go out, but that’s a personal decision.” Another underage student said he likes to go to his friends’ apartments or bars in Wrigleyville and Lincoln Park as alternatives to fraternity houses, since Loyola does not have Greek life housing. “Drinking can be fun when done in moderation,” said the biology major. “Drinking can lower inhibitions and allow for more enjoyable times if done correctly and not in excess.” While some Loyola students enjoy the drinking culture of college, others choose not to participate. Business major Jacob Skwarcan from South Bend, Indiana, is one of those students. “I don’t want to spend the money,” said

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[Drinking] is part of the prescribed college experience. If you’re not out, you’re missing something.” -Freshman Anna McCue

the 19-year-old sophomore in an email interview. “I don’t really enjoy it or feel the need to [drink].” The average college student spends $500 on alcohol per year, according to Daily Finance. That’s enough to buy 66 Chipotle burritos. In addition to being costly, Skwarcan says he doesn’t drink because he doesn’t like alcohol’s effects. “It makes me not want to be around [my friends] when they’re indulging [in alcohol] due to social pressures,” he said. “I don’t necessarily like the effects [alcohol] has on people, either, like changing their attitudes, actions, speech, etc.” Loyola’s administration doesn’t condone the effects of excessive drinking either. During student orientation, students are taught the Student Promise, which is to care for yourself, others and the community. New Loyola students are also required to take the AlcoholEdu for College course and a short test before the beginning of their first semester. The purpose of this course is to educate students about the risks of alcohol consumption in hopes to reduce alcohol-related incidents, especially among those who are underage. Loyola also implemented the “Choice. Control. Character.” initiative to support students in making safe and healthy decisions about alcohol. Through its Campus Coalition for Alcohol Initiatives, Loyola is forming partnerships with its staff, faculty, students and the neighboring community to reduce physical, academic, emotional, social or legal drinking-related incidents. The initiative includes creation and improvement of campus alcohol policies, prevention education, interventions and environmental modifications. The ultimate goal of this initiative is to create an environment that promotes responsibility, healthy choices, self-control and good character when making decisions regarding alcohol use on Loyola’s campuses.

FEBRUARY 17, 2016 | PHOTO BRIEFS

PHOTO BRIEFS

RIDINGTHE

REDLINE I learned a few things after riding the entire Red Line — from Howard to 95th/ Dan Ryan — and attempting to photograph each station quickly enough to hop back on the same train. First, the doors aren’t open for long. This became particularly evident when I discovered that sometimes your train car stops right in front of a wall (Thanks, Monroe) and you have to get off and sprint

BY ELLEN BAUCH | ebauch@luc.edu

down the side of the train until you find an open spot on the station, snap a photo and get back in a different train car. Miraculously, I only missed my train once, which I attributed to the too narrow platform at Sheridan — it’s difficult to shoot even with a wide-angle lens. The second thing I learned was that after passing Cermak-Chinatown, the stations are all located on the expressway and look identi-

cal. I probably could have put eight photos of the 35th street station on the bottom of this page with no one noticing. The last thing I learned was that, somehow, the entire trip only took a little longer than an hour, and I managed to stand the entire time, which made me realize not getting a seat on the Loyola shuttle might not actually be the worst circumstance.

A&E | FEBRUARY 17, 2016

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Photos courtesy of Focus Features (left) and Wikimedia Commons (right)

Stephan James (left) will portray four-time Olympic gold medalist Jesse Owens (right) in Race. Set to release Feb. 19, the film shows two years of Owens’ life in the spotlight.

Off to the races: BY LUKE HYLAND lhyland1@luc.edu In 2014, he was the prominent civil rights leader John Lewis in the critically acclaimed film Selma. This year, he’s Jesse Owens — the legendary four-time Olympic gold medalist who broke barriers in race and ethnic relations along with numerous Olympic records. These two performances put the 22-year-old Canadian actor Stephan James on many filmmakers’ radars. Now slowly becoming one of the hottest young names in Hollywood with his breakout, leading role in the upcoming film Race, which opens Feb. 19, James said he is nothing but humbled and grateful. When told he got the role of Jesse Owens, James

said he was speechless. “I still can’t believe it,” James said. “When I see the trailers, commercials, posters … it’s a remarkable opportunity.” And the film falls on James’ should — his performance carries an otherwise standard take on an incredible true story. In Race, film-goers follow Jesse Owens for only two years: one year at the Ohio State, performing under his coach Larry Snyder (Jason Sudeikis), and the other at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, infamously known as the “Nazi Olympics.” The ceremonies took place under Hitler’s Nazi regime, which would not allow Owens to compete because of his ethnicity until an American ambassador made a deal with the chancellor’s government. Upon entering, Owens

OfF ThE El EaTs BY REGINA MERRILL rmerrill@luc.edu It’s hard to get the whole squad together for dinner, but it’s even more difficult to unanimously agree on a place to eat. Narrowing the options to one type of cuisine out of the numerous options in Chicago is another challenge in itself. When I recently encountered this issue, I asked a group of friends what type of food they wanted. One responded with multiple suggestions, including Spanish, Greek, German and Japanese, and someone else quickly chimed in with, “If you’ve got all of those in one place that’d be sick.” Then, I realized such a place does exist. The Chicago French Market (131 N. Clinton St.) connects to the Metra Ogilvie Station and is a short walk off the Clinton Green Line stop. It houses around 30 local vendors, selling everything from fresh produce and groceries to artisan cheese and chocolates. It has many different places to find lunch and dinner (either grab-and-go or freshly made). The market is named after the Ben-

sidoun family, the largest market operator in and around Paris since 1953, who operates and manages the space. Despite the name, a wall mural of the Eiffel Tower and the background music heavily featuring French pop-singer Carla Bruni, the food offered at the market is not all French. When you first enter the market, it can be a little overwhelming.Three aisles of vendors stretch down the hall, which extends about 50 yards. It’s a good plan to walk around and take a look at the different options so you have a good idea of what’s available. Vendors cover a diverse array of selections, including American BBQ, French crêpes, a Kosher deli, a Mexican taqueria, vegan fare and Mediterranean kebabs. Other specialty foods, such as artisan chocolates, cheeses and olive oils, are available as well. My friends and I each set off on our own and reassembled in the back of the market, which has seating for at least 60 but gets pretty packed during the lunch rush. I got the chicken pho ($8.95) from Saigon Sisters, a Vietnamese stall that

The Phoenix chats with Stephan James about upcoming role as Jesse Owens

dominated the games, winning four gold medals, only to return home to a still bitterly segregated America — an aspect of the story I wish was given more attention near the end of the film. The story is remarkable — if I hadn’t known it’s a true story, it would be too outlandish to believe. When asked about Owens’ story as it pertains to today’s social climate, James responded, “I don’t think it has anything to do with the time we’re releasing it. We could’ve released it five years ago or five years from now. It’s an inspirational story, and people can use inspiration any time.” Having to train for two months using real 1930s track and field gear, James discussed the incredible challenges of such a routine.

“I’ve never had experience with track and field, and I had to learn all the techniques without being able to use our modern equipment. I had to run in the shoes with those three-inch spikes on the bottom — a lot of sore days and ice baths,” said James, laughing. “I’ve definitely gained a new respect [for] what they did back then.” Aside from the physicality, James nails the intricacies and nuances of the role. In order to do this, he received full access to Jesse Owens’ family and friends. “[Talking to people who knew him] was vital,” James said. “We all know this almost mythical figure that [Owens] is, but I had to find out who he was as a person, and they were incredibly valuable in that.” Much of this film hinges on the

The chicago frenc offers bahn mi, bao, stir-fried rice and noodle bowls.The pho was perfect for a chilly Chicago evening. Filled with rice noodles and chicken, the broth had just the right amount of onion and salty flavor. I’ve also had the caramelized chicken rice bowl ($8.75) before, which comes with carrots, cilantro, jalapeños, red peppers and cucumbers — a healthy but filling lunch. The chicken was tender and the sauce was sweet but light without being too goopy. I’ve visited other vendors as well on previous occasions. Lillie’s Q offers southern BBQ items such as pulled pork and brisket, and it has six types of sauces, including “Carolina gold” and hot and smoky (more of a Memphis-style sauce). I’ve also had the fries from Frietkoten Fries and Beers, which offers Belgian-style cones of crispy fries and 20 different dipping sauces, ranging from truffle mayo to sweet chili ketchup. The dishes my friends brought back to the table included a lobster B.L.T. from Da Lobsta, pasta and meatballs from Polpetti and a cheese box and

chemistry and relationship between James and Sudeikis, and it’s pulled off well. Primarily known for his days on Saturday Night Live and comedic films such as We’re the Millers (2013), Sudeikis dials it back for a subtler, more dramatic performance. Although he may not deliver as strong a comedic to dramatic shift as Robin Williams does in Good Will Hunting (1997) or Jim Carrey does in Eternal Sunshine of a Spotless Mind (2004), Sudeikis still impresses outside his comfort zone. Race is a biopic anyone can enjoy — sports fan or not. The story of Jesse Owens transcends athletics and taps into that desire to chase a dream and achieve something greater than us which is an aspect everyone can relate to.

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The Chicago French Market (131 N. Clinton St.) features vendors such as Vietnamese cuisine options from Saigon Sisters and BBQ meets from Lillie’s Q.

baguette from Pastoral. It was fun to see what everyone chose and sample each other’s food — it was like having a picnic, which isn’t something you’d typically be able to enjoy on a February evening in Chicago. My friends liked their food and everyone could get exactly what they wanted.

I love trying something new every time and exploring the diverse options. For a different dining experience that’s good for a big group with mixed tastes, the market is worth a try. The Chicago French Market is open Monday through Friday,7:00 a.m.-7:30 p.m. and Saturday 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

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from iceland to chicago: Kaleo comes to town BY ANNA SROKA asroka2@luc.edu Kaleo, a famed Icelandic band, is bringing its musical success from across the world to the United States. If you had the chance to see Vance Joy last year during his national tour, you might have been lucky enough to see Kaleo open for him, exposing the band’s name and bringing awesome music to the stage. And now, kicking off this Feb. 19, Kaleo is headlining its own Way Down We Go tour. But before traveling across the States and visiting Chicago on March 4, The Phoenix was able to interview with Kaleo’s lead singer, Jökull Júlíusson (who goes by JJ), over the phone. We talked about Kaleo in general, the band’s upcoming tour and the remarkable advice he has for those who are chasing their dreams. In case you were wondering (I wondered about this for a long time, too), “Kaleo” is the Hawaiian word for “the sound.” The name is appropriate for the band, as its music refuses to conform to a single genre

and instead emits a remarkable mix of blues, folk, indie pop and rock. In 2014, Kaleo became increasingly popular in the United States through its acoustic single “All The Pretty Girls,” which entered AAA Radio’s top 10. The group’s other single, “Way Down We Go” (for which the music video was filmed in a volcano), was featured in EA Sport’s FIFA 16 video game and the American TV series Blindspot. A lot has happened for the band in the last few years, but listening to Kaleo’s music proves that the group’s quick rise to success was a product of hard work and talent rather than luck alone. Júlíusson, Daniel Kristjánsson (bass) and David Antonsson (percussion/vocals) have known each other since they were in elementary school. They’ve been writing music ever since, and eventually Rubin Pollock joined the group as the guitarist in 2012. However, it wasn’t until three years ago when the band’s music broke out in Iceland, that the guys seriously considered

becoming professional musicians. “Vor í Vaglaskógi” is Kaleo’s popular Icelandic song, and although it’s sung in a different language, it’s a unique single that adds diversity to the group’s other musical creations. It’s no doubt that Kaleo’s music has led it to travel across the world and across the U.S., but now that the band is visiting Chicago, The Phoenix wanted to know what Ka-

leo is excited for in particular. And it seems that music continues to be the driving attraction everywhere they go. “I’m definitely going to go to back to the Chicago Music Exchange,” said Júlíusson. “We bought some great things there last time. It’s a really great store.” And what can you expect from Kaleo at the Chicago show? Well, definitely keep your ears open for new music. The band is currently recording its new album in Nashville (fingers crossed it will be out this summer), and along with their well-known singles, Kaleo vows to play a few new songs off the new record. Júlíusson said that because the band’s music is so diverse and brings a lot of dynamics to the stage, he hopes listeners will enjoy the whole musical performance. “Hopefully it reaches out to people. That’s my favorite type of response from fans: that they connect with it in their own way,” Júlíusson said. “That’s the

biggest thrill to hear as a writer or musician. We always want people to come out to the live show to experience it in a different way.” For the four men, doing what they loved helped them sort out the future. “I think we weren’t really expecting all the success we’ve had the past two or three years, but because we’ve been writing music for a very long time, we were already prepared in a way,” Júlíusson said. “But we didn’t really know what to expect moving to the stage so it’s kind of been like an adventure. It’s all very exciting.” And in case you’ve been working for something that perhaps seems unreachable or unrealistic, take a word of advice from Júlíusson, who achieved his own dream: “Believe in yourself, and believe in your own choices and the decisions you make. No one else is going to know better; you are the best judge.” Kaleo’s Way Down We Go Tour begins Feb. 19 and shows are starting to sell out. The band will be at the Bottom Lounge on March 2, and tickets are on sale for $15.

Otherworld Theatre mixes Shakespeare and Sci-fi BY MADELINE SCOTT mscott6@luc.edu I saw bodies moving on the dance floor to “Golden Years” by David Bowie, a game of spin the bottle with some definitive lip-action, faces painted with turquoise geometric shapes and a disco ball reflecting lights in all directions. No, I wasn’t at a 1980s after-prom party; this was the opening scene of Messina3004, a Shakespeare remake and the latest endeavor of Otherworld Theatre

(5400 N. Clark St.). The re-creation of Much Ado About Nothing was expectedly unconventional, since the theater troupe dedicates itself to performing science fiction and fantasy. So how did this sci-fi/fantasy company tackle a piece written by the poster child of conventional English literature and playwriting? With humor, sufficient acting and an added dystopian context. The basic premise and language of the play was the same: There were meddling, matchmaker

friends, the witty, sharp-tongued Beatrice who falls in love with the (also witty) bachelor Benedick, a faux betrayal, public shaming and a fairly happy ending. While the premise was the same, not much else was. There were light-up, futuristic badges that, when pressed, seemed to give the characters energy. There was a drag queen concert scene and a loud siren, which sounded periodically throughout the play and brought a blurred image of a blonde woman (“The Mother Pro-

Courtesy of otherworldtheatre.org Messina3004 is an adaptation of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing, playing at Otherworld Theatre (5400 N. Clark St.)

tector”) to TV screens, indicating all characters must drink from the green potion-like bottles they wore around their necks. If that all sounds confusing, it’s because it is. I failed to see any reason for retelling Much Ado About Nothing in this dystopian, war-ravaged world other than for the sake of doing so. Don’t get me wrong, there were some cute moments such as dance scenes with the actors moving in circles — one to “I Think I Love You” by the Partridge Family and another to “Piece of My Heart” by Janis Joplin. Both were so full of energy and out of place that they felt like a joyful video montage. But for every cute moment there was another weird, bad one. There’s one scene with two men wearing horse heads dancing seductively and another in which a night watchman hits a man with a bat, citing “police brutality, bitch” as his motive. I understand the political message they were trying to get across, and theater is often a powerful method for making known social or political dissatisfaction. Usually, though, such undertones are subtly mixed into the playwriting with ease and grace — not dis-

tastefully added in such an outof-place manner that the audience laughs at uncomfortably. Throughout the play, however, the acting was on point. Beatrice (Aly Grauer) gave off an air of Katniss from The Hunger Games — strong, badass and clever. Her counterpart/love-interest Benedick (Drew Mierzejewski) was just as funny and convincing. My favorite scenes were those when the stage was theirs alone. In my experience, Shakespeare lines that aren’t delivered with fitting stresses, emphasis and body language can feel like a different language completely. Thankfully, all the cast members did an outstanding job at delivering their lines. While the added sci-fi elements didn’t make much sense, the jokes were relatable, the conflict was clear and the broad storyline was understandable. While Messina3004 wasn’t quite up my alley, die-hard sci-fi supporters and fantasy-lovers should give it a whirl, if only for the acting. Messina3004 runs through Feb. 28, with shows on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 4 p.m. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at brownpapertickets.com.

Loyola social justice program gets poetic BY KRISTEN TORRES ktorres1@luc.edu I have always been a fan of good writing. Writers from the 1950s, including Kurt Vonnegut, William S. Burroughs, Charles Bukowski and Allen Ginsberg, all grace my bookshelves. Sylvia Plath coos me into poetic turmoil and Albert Camus takes me back to the days when absurdism reigned in the philosophy world. Slamnesty, a semi-annual spoken word event hosted by Loyola’s Amnesty International chapter (a worldwide social justice organization focused on human rights), is a gracious reminder that the greatest writers of our generation are often walking among us. Dozens of students packed into every available inch of floor space in The Coffee Shop (1135 W. Sheridan Road) on Feb. 9. The usual eclectic décor of the neighborhood cafe was hidden behind the mass of heavily layered bodies, all eagerly awaiting the next emotional exclamation from the lineup of speakers. Thirteen undergraduate students performed a wide range of poetry, spoken word and song. Their pieces were powerful, loud and excruciatingly moving. Speakers shared their experiences with sexual abuse, sexism and passing judgments. The crowd erupted with applause after Sophie Krueger, a freshman film and media production major, talked about her sexuality and denounced unwanted come ons by unruly people, and when senior Meriem Sadoun took us through her battle with identity in America. “I have many different names,” Sadoun said, reading from her poem, “Every time I meet someone, I have to decide how to introduce myself.”

Sadoun explored the importance of a name, and brought the issue of cultural identity to the forefront of the night’s readings. She was able to turn what it most often seen as a non-important pronunciation issue (I can’t count how many times I’ve been called Kristian) into a defiant awareness of losing one’s identity in a foreign culture. Love Jordan, a senior political science major, brought up similar sentiments about her sense of belonging in the United States.Taking us through her journey of rejecting her heritage during her adolescence, Jordan spoke about her regret of not noticing the value of her background sooner. What struck me most about the performance of the speakers was their sharp wit and their ability to convey life-altering issues through poetic significance. It’s hard to come across writing that blurs the line between academia and nonsense jargon, but almost every writer performed with polished audacity. As college students, our opinions on presidential candidates, gender equality and religion often take us farther apart from one another rather than bonding us closer. But events such as Slamnesty remind us that we all have commonalities. A lot of us have suffered and grieved, or hoped for happiness. Slamnesty affords students the opportunity to remind one another of that. We are brought back to a place of understanding. There is no fear about speaking the truth because almost everyone in the room has come to share the experience. The next Slamnesty will take place this coming fall. Students are welcome to sign up with Amnesty once the event nears.There is almost always a $5 suggested donation at the door to go towards Amnesty’s mission to fight social injustices worldwide.

Photos courtesy of LUC Amnesty International // Facebook Sophie Krueger (top), Conor Culloton (left) and Love Jordan (right) perform.

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First-year players Grace Goodhart and Dakota Vann are finding their place on the court for Loyola women’s basketball team. The dynamic duo have been a dominant force behind the arc this season for the Ramblers. They lead the team in three-pointers with a cumulative 52 made. Head coach Sheryl Swoopes recruited Goodhart for her talent as a sharpshooter. During her junior campaign at Sunnyvale High School inTexas, Goodhart received the most valuable player accolade for the Texas 3A State Championship game. In high school, she averaged 17.1 points, six rebounds and 3.5 steals per game. She also acquired numerous All-State and All-Regional honors. The Texan said she has adjusted to the cold Chicago weather and transitioned

to the new collegiate terrain smoothly. So far, she has averaged .347 percent for three-point shots and .938 percent at the free throw line. Goodhart played a key role in the Ramblers’ first win over the Panthers on Jan. 29. Her late three-pointer put Loyola ahead of the University of Northern Iowa 63-60 with 10 seconds to go in the fourth. The Ramblers went on to win 64-60 after Taylor Johnson split a pair behind the free throw line.This was the first time since 1984 that Loyola defeated Northern Iowa. Goodhart currently leads the team with 33 three-pointers in 24 games. She said she has been working on finding her spot on the court for Loyola. “[Shooting three-pointers is] one big role that [Vann and I] have,” said Goodhart.“We shoot the ball.That’s what we do.That’s what we’re good at and we know that in order for us to keep winning

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games, that’s what we need to do.” Goodhart said she came to Loyola for its great academic opportunities as well as to help head coach Sheryl Swoopes build the women’s basketball program. Goodhart is not alone behind the arc. Vann has also been a key player for the Ramblers’ shooting and defense. Vann currently holds a .306 threepoint shooting percentage and has 93 total rebounds, 68 of which are on the backcourt. In the shooter-dominated Missouri Valley Conference, Vann, who is an Oklahoma City native, said three-point shots are important momentum boosters during games. “Every team that plays [is] really big on a lot of threes,” saidVann.“So I think that if we can bring that to this team, it will help us.We have great posts and a good inside game. I wouldn’t say we struggle from the three, but it’s not our best, so Grace and I figure if we can [shoot threes] then we are bringing something to the team and

making it better.” Goodhart and Vann said they are assessing the team’s strengths and weaknesses, finding solutions and learning their places in the mix. They said they believe this mentality is key in college athletics as well as in any successful team. Both players work hard at adjusting to the pressures of a college court, according toVann.Aided by the veteran players and Swoopes, they said they are finding their most valuable positions on the team. Coach Swoopes has inspired the team with her consistent words of wisdom and unwavering dedication to the game and her players, according to Vann. “Confidence, confidence, confidence,” said Vann about what Swoopes teaches. “[She says] if you believe you have that and if you believe in yourself, there’s nothing that can stop you.” The Ramblers hold a 12-12 overall record and are 8-5 in conference. They are expected to play Illinois State on Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. in Gentile Arena.

MBB: Ramblers trying to overcome problems Moser said Doyle has improved since the start of the season. “I think Milton’s playing better than he has all year,” Moser said. “[He’s] much better than he was the first seven games in the conference.” The Ramblers have a winning record since the lineup change and have looked more offensively productive. But the team has struggled immensely on the offensive end this season. This February, the Ramblers have gone 2-2. After defeating Southern Illinois University on Feb. 6 and earning a defensive victory against Bradley University on Feb. 10, the team missed a late comeback against University of Evansville on Feb. 14. Loyola rallied from a 19-point deficit to take the lead, but the Purple Aces stole the game with a basket in the final seconds. But the Ramblers played polar opposite games against the Salukis and the Braves. Loyola shot 55 percent against Southern Illinois but turned around and shot a measly 37 percent against Bradley. The inconsistency on the offensive side of the court has been a sore spot for the team all season.

The team prides itself on its defense and believes the offense will eventually follow, according to senior guard Jeff White. “[Bradley] was just another off night for us. The offense can’t be the reason that we win games,” he said. “Most importantly, we are a defensive team; our defense is what got us both of those wins. So we aren’t really concerned about our offense. We have days like that and that’s when our defense needs to be better.” The team may rely on its defense to pull through and help it win games, but statistically Loyola does not hold its own against MVC opponents. The Ramblers are in the bottom half of almost every defensive statistic in the conference — with their highest rank being fourth in turnover margin. White said it took the team a while to click, but he thinks the Ramblers are finally starting to get into their groove. “I think at first the team was just finding its identity. Then coming together, it took us a minute to get where we want to be,” White said. “But now we are there, and we are looking to finishing strong.”

At this point in the season, the Ramblers are trying to refocus their game plan to meet the preseason expectations, according to White. He said the team needs to take it one day at a time. “[We are] making sure everybody is holding everybody accountable,” said the Peoria, Illinois, native. “And most importantly, the leaders have to take care of each other and the team. We need to step up our game and hope it carries over.” Loyola is heading into its last stretch of the season with only four games until Arch Madness, the MVC’s tournament. While the Ramblers don’t have a realistic chance of receiving an at-large bid — given to the best teams in the country that didn’t win their conference tournaments — to the NCAA tournament, if Loyola wins the MVC championship title, it could still see its first March Madness berth since 1985. White said it is important for the team to play its best basketball down the stretch, because if a team peaks too early, it could lose momentum going into the conference tournament.

“We want to win every game from here on out, [and] make sure everybody is building [their skills],” White said. “We need momentum for the end and everything to be moving forward in the right direction. Getting wins is the most important thing. We need to keep getting better and improving.” Moser acknowledged that the team’s goals have changed since the beginning of the season, but he said he still thinks the team can accomplish what it wants to before the year is over. “Just one game at a time. Can we win the league? No. [But] we’re trying to get up into that six spot [at the conference tournament],” Moser said. “Was that our goal at the beginning of the season? No … [but] you’re in the wrong profession if you don’t think you can go in there and win [the conference tournament].” Loyola is scheduled to face the University of Northern Iowa on Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. in Gentile Arena.

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Don’t be surprised when pressure overwhelms athletes

BY NADER ISSA nissa1@luc.edu

She was beating everyone she faced. Literally. Her previous three fights had lasted a combined 64 seconds, and her previous four had lasted a combined 130 seconds. She was undefeated. Fans were wondering whether she could beat male counterparts Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather in a fight. UFC superstar Ronda Rousey was on top of the world in November. Then she came across former boxer Holly Holm, who was expected to be Rousey’s toughest opponent yet. But Rousey had been so dominant that virtually nobody expected her to have a problem with Holm, much less lose. And even if she somehow lost, Rousey would still be the sport’s biggest star and most dominant fighter. One kick to the face later, and Rousey’s world flipped upside down. Rousey took a beating from Holm before the final kick to the face that knocked her out and sent social media into a frenzy.

Rousey was so badly beaten that she was rushed to a local hospital in Melbourne, Australia, where the fight took place. Now three months removed from that night, Rousey revealed on Feb. 16 on The Ellen DeGeneres Show that, in that hospital bed, she contemplated suicide. This came after all her dominance, after the quickest rise to fame by an athlete in recent memory and after ESPN named her the 2015 Female Athlete of the Year. One knockout.That’s all it took for such a big star and respected athlete to think about ending her life. Why would such a dominant athlete consider suicide after just one loss? To fans it made no sense. She was still famous, she still made millions of dollars and she still only had one loss in 13 career fights. Well, Rousey explained herself to DeGeneres. “Honestly, my thought in the medical room, I was sitting in the corner and was like, ‘What am I anymore if I’m not this?’ — literally sitting there thinking about killing myself ” Rousey said on the show. “In that exact second, I’m like, ‘I’m nothing. What do I do anymore? No one gives a [expletive] about me anymore without this.’” To fans, Rousey still has all the name recognition and money. But to Rousey, the most important thing she had was an undefeated record. Sure, she loved the money and fame. Who wouldn’t?

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But there was so much pressure on her to not only keep winning, but to keep dominating. Fans expected a knockout within seconds in every one of her fights. And if she didn’t quickly knock out an opponent, it would be considered a disappointment. At what point do these expectations become too much pressure for athletes? Some people will say athletes like Rousey make millions of dollars, so the pressure comes

with the territory. But no amount of money can outweigh the pressure of millions of fans’ expectations. Athletes are paid millions of dollars for a reason. There are only a select amount of people in the world who can do what professional athletes do. Such few people have these physical abilities that the demand and price for their service goes up every year. That doesn’t mean that their brains are programmed to respond to

immense pressure any differently than the rest of us. Fans have the right to demand high-level performances from their athletes. They pay too much money not to have that right. But it’s ignorant to ignore the pressure athletes face. Athletes are great performers above all else, and they can mask their feelings better than the average person. So we shouldn’t be surprised when athletes admit things like Rousey did on Tuesday.

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Sports Illustrated: Setting new standards

BY MADELINE KENNEY mkenney1@luc.edu

For the first time in the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue’s 52-year history, the magazine announced that it will have three cover models on three individual covers. The announcement on Feb. 14 made headlines — not for the number of covers, but for the models who are on the covers. The cover girls include MMA fighter Ronda Rousey, fashion model Hailey Clauson and Ashley Graham, a size-16 body positive activist and model. I am the type of person who notices the Spor ts Illustrated swimsuit issue sitting on the racks while I’m in the checkout line at the grocery store. After seeing a usually half-naked, typically skinny woman on the cover, I look in my cart at the pasta, bacon and cookies I am purchasing and feel slightly guilty. I may or may not (usually

not) put back the chocolate bar I just grabbed from the shelf by the checkout belt. I’m usually not one to watch the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show or pick up the swimsuit edition of magazines because 1) I don’t like to feel bad about myself by comparing myself to other women and 2) I believe there is a fine line between art and the sexual objectification of women. However after seeing the new Sports Illustrated covers, I am pleasantly surprised. This is a huge step in body positivity. Spor ts Illustrated did something unique and is celebrating three very different body types. Clauson is smiling on her cover and appears to be topless, covering her chest with her hand. Sports Illustrated Managing Editor M.J. Day told the magazine that Clauson is the “definition of a modern bombshell.” While Clauson is the traditional size-four blonde-haired model, Rousey and Graham’s covers are stirring up more attention. Rousey is known for being a positive influence on women. Her sassy personality and deadly arm bar submissions give her the appearance of a confident women that many look up to. Rousey has been told in the past she has a “masculine” body type, but she tends to brush off the haters by pinning someone in 10 seconds flat. On her cover, Rousey is pictured in body paint. She seems to be in an

intense stare down with the camera person — most likely thinking about how she could pin everyone working the photo shoot in less than one minute. And then there is Ashley Graham. She was the first plus-size model to be featured in Sports Illustrated. Athletes such as Rousey have been featured in the swimsuit issue before, but Graham set a precedent

by being the first plus-size model in the swimsuit issue’s history. Graham said in an interview with People Magazine that she believed Sports Illustrated was taking a risk by putting her in the magazine. Day said in Sports Illustrated that these three cover models are beginning a new era for the swimsuit issue. “All three women are beautiful, sexy and strong,” said Day. “Beauty is

not cookie cutter. Beauty is not ‘one size fits all.’ Beauty is all around us and that became especially obvious to me while shooting and editing this year’s issue.” I could not have said it better myself. While I still think the swimsuit issue promotes sexual objectification of women, at least it’s also promoting a more body positive culture.