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Enrollment down for fifth straight year

23,000 students 13,000 devices at any moment 1,500 access points Three days of downtime

DEPAUL’S WI-FI Students frustrated with internet speeds, connections By Piper Schad Contributing Writer

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n the middle of an online exam, freshman Vereshia Noble was cut off. Her computer had disconnected from DePaul’s Wi-Fi, which she relies up on as a campus resident. But this wasn’t the first time. “At a school where a large percentage of coursework is done online, I expected a much more stable, secure and fast connection to the internet,” Noble said. “It is a service that we, as a community, are paying for and when that service fails to work, it hinders our ability to academically perform at our very best.” A mass connection outage earlier this month highlights two of the most common technical grievances DePaul students have: Internet connection and cell phone coverage on campus.

From the evening of Feb. 6 to the evening of Feb. 9, the majority of the DePaul community was unable to connect to the “depaulsecure” network. Information Services (IS) Director of Infrastructure Josh Luttig called it “the most widespread wireless outage that I’m aware of in recent history.” The reason for this outage was an expired security certificate. The issue was revised and an email was sent out to the community, stating that users may need to re-connect and accept the new SSL certificate. Luttig encourages students to use this network instead of “depaulwireless” whenever possible. While this mass outage was recognized and taken care of as quickly as possible, many students experience on-going struggles with Wi-Fi connection around campus. Freshman Frank Kreutzer often has difficulties with Internet connection at Corcoran Hall where he lives.

See WI-FI, page 8

By Brenden Moore News Editor

A fall enrollment summary conducted by the office of Enrollment Management and Marketing revealed a continual, but less-than-expected decline in the student population amid an environment that reflects national trends. The report also touted record racial diversity, a key part of the department’s enrollment strategy. Overall, university enrollment was 23,539 during fall quarter, a slight drop from last year and the fifth consecutive year of enrollment decline. Nearly 2,000 less students are enrolled now than were in 2011, when enrollment reached a peak. Yet university officials said they are encouraged as numbers in every category (undergraduate, graduate and law) exceeded budgeted expectations and a record haul of tuition revenue was still collected in spite of the overall declines. In an interview with the DePaulia last month, Executive Vice President Jeff Bethke said that the university tries to budget conservatively, which may partially be responsible for the betterthan-expected numbers. “Generally as a philosophy within the budgeting process, you try to budget conservatively,” said Executive Vice President Jeff Bethke. “So, in the ideal world, you wouldn’t have variances either way, but the real world doesn’t work that way. Generally, you want to build a budget that is more likely to have a positive variance than a negative variance.” “I think we’ve been remarkably successful in a very challenging, competitive and volatile environment,” said David Kalsbeek, the university’s

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SLICE RIGHT: Student uses Tinder, lies about identity for free pizza By Mariah Woelfel Multimedia Editor

Ian Gaetz doesn’t get toppings on his pizzas. Toppings complicate things. “You’ve got to make it easy for them. Get them in and out. Cheese pizza, gluten free crust, that’s it,” he said. “Them” isn’t the delivery drivers, the pizza makers or the employees taking orders at the pizza place. They are the guys on Tinder who Gaetz has convinced on seven different occasions to buy him dinner. But it isn’t his shaggy brown hair, thick framed glasses or boyish figure that

has guys calling in a deep dish Lou or $19 large cheese from Homeslice. It’s the long brown hair, borderline flirtatious words and promise of naked pictures from Laura Lovelace, a woman who doesn’t exist. “I made her a fake Facebook page and had her join a class of DePaul group, and then added a bunch of DePaul students to make her look reputable,” Gaetz said of the fake profile he created on Facebook and then on Tinder, using the real photos of a friend to depict a “Pizza lover” psychology major with “Daddy issues.” Gaetz is among many participating in what is trending as “The Tinder Games,”

See TINDER page 19

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DePaul sophomore Ian Gaetz holds his pizza boxes as a badge of honor. Gaetz created a fake profile on Tinder as a woman, seducing men to order him free pizza.

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By Kirsten Onsgard Digital Managing Editor

Faced by a near-certain veto, more than 100 students, faculty and staff from several Chicago-area universities gathered outside the Thompson Center to voice their support for a bill that would restore MAP grant funding Tuesday. But advocates failed to sway the opinion of Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner, who shot down the legislation Friday. The rally, organized in large part by DePaul’s Student Government Association, called on Rauner to pass a bill which in part would fund the Monetary Awards Program, or MAP grant, which has been in limbo since the state’s budget impasse. MAP provides need-based financial aid to low-income and working class students attending Illinois colleges, and is awarded by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC). The university previously announced it would honor MAP funding for current students through the end of the 2015-16 academic year, and Friday announced its support for incoming students next year.

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The Student Government Association, led by president Vanessa Cadavillo (pictured above), joined students from 15 Chicago area universities and other allies, including former Gov. Pat Quinn, outside the Thompson Center in the Loop to advocate for the MAP program.

Rauner vetoes MAP funding in spite of student protests, DePaul vows to honor grants through next year Representatives from about 15 Chicago ­­­— area schools — including Lewis University, Columbia College Chicago and University of Illinois at Chicago, in addition to DePaul – attended the rally, coinciding with a similar demonstration in Springfield, Illinois. Both were sponsored by Federation of Illinois Independent Colleges and Universities, which asked DePaul to head the Chicago event, according to Peter Coffey, associate vice president for community and government relations at DePaul. “It’s crucially important to DePaul,” Coffey said. “One-third of our undergraduates receive this. If one-third of your classmates disappeared, what would DePaul look like?” In a statement, Rauner said the bill, which would appropriate $721 million to low-income and working class Illinois college students and higher education, “would explode the State’s budget deficit, exacerbate the State’s cash flow crisis, and place further strain on social service providers and recipients who are already suffering from the State’s deficit spending.” The governor also emphasized

that funding MAP would place further strain on other social services, and force the comptroller to delay payments to the state’s most vulnerable. “DePaul University is disappointed that the political impasse has resulted in the state’s failure to meet its obligation of providing MAP awards to students in the state of Illinois,” DePaul President Rev. DennisHoltschneider, C.M., said in a statement Tuesday following Rauner’s veto. “Uncertainty about MAP funding should not create additional anxiety in making the college choice that best meets their academic and career goals.” DePaul will cover MAP funding for students through the end of the 2015-16 academic year, and in Friday’s statement, Holtschneider said the university will also honor funding for incoming students who applied by the deadline set by ISAC. One of DePaul’s 5,000 current recipients is freshman Madeline Obrzut, who said the grant allowed her to both attend school at DePaul and live in the city. “When it came down to either going into tons of debt or not going into tons

of debt, the grants and scholarships I got from DePaul and the state of Illinois really helped me to decide on where to go,” Obrzut said. Following Rauner’s veto, SGA President Vanessa Cadavillo said she was upset by the decision but encouraged by the number of students across the state involved. “Although it is disappointing that Gov. Rauner didn’t really understand how important MAP is to DePaul, the thing to highlight here is that we definitely got a lot of community members engaged in our advocacy efforts,” she said. SGA will continue its ongoing efforts — including sending postcards to Springfield — and will be making its annual trip to lobby at the capital this spring. “The combination of MAP and non-MAP recipients (involved) is overwhelming, but in a great way,” Cadavillo said Tuesday. “We’re energized, we’re excited, we’re doing this, we’re making loud noises.”

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Demographics of New Freshmen and Transfer Students by College

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ENROLLMENT, continued from front page senior vice president for Enrollment Management and Marketing. “As you saw, full-time undergraduate enrollment is very stable. We’re seeing some declines not unlike other institutions in part-time adult enrollment and graduate enrollment, (which) varies considerably by program and college.” Taking a closer look, the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS), School of New Learning (SNL), College of Education (COE) and the Law School continued to see massive declines, each down at least 25 percent from 2011 and still shedding students. On the flip side, the College of Computing and Digital Media (CDM) and College of Science and Health (CSH) have maintained their solid growth, up 28 and 20 percent respectively from 2011. CDM in particular has been a university bright spot, up more than 450 students from last year when combining its undergraduate and graduate programs. CDM is also a cash cow, providing the university with its largest operating margin at just over 40 percent, more than two and a half times better than the university’s overall operating margin. The school’s undergraduate enrollment also surpassed LAS’ for the first time this year, underscoring the continuing trends both nationally and at the university. “The university is fortunate to have a rich variety of academic programs,” Kals-

beek said. “It’s like (having) a diversified Paulia last month, the university tries to investment portfolio – you can have ar- anticipate fluctations in enrollment, but eas that grow and areas that are in decline certain programs, such as graduate-level and trying to keep it all in balance is key courses can be tough to predict. to DePaul’s success.” “There’s less market data out there to While DePaul has aggressively pro- project those,” Sidler said. “So we’re pretmoted its growing colleges over the last ty good on the undergraduate side and few years, most notably with the Big Data we come in really close to that little bit Campaign, Kalsbeek of conservatism that said that most of the we put in, but the enrollment trends graduate programs “While many institutions talk were the ones that at the college level reflect shifting dewere volatile and about improving diversity, we those are the ones mands in the marketplace. have less data achieve it,” Kalsbeek said. that “The declines we available to plan have mirror chang“It is an integral part of our with.” ing levels of demand While fluctuatby program. For exing slightly, enrollenrollment strategy.” ample, we have seen ment in the School a sharp decline in of Music, The TheDavid Kalsbeek, vice president students seeking a atre School, the Colgraduate degree in lege of Communicaof Enrollment Management & education,” Kalsbeek tion and the business Marketing said. “Students stateschool remained relwide, there’s been atively stable. about a 50 percent Overall, underdecline in students seeking a graduate de- graduate enrollment stood at 15,961 and gree in education over the last few years. graduate and law school enrollment at And so the decline we’ve seen is a reflec- 7,578. DePaul remains the largest Cathotion of gradual decline in interest.” lic university in the country. “It’s a tough market for teachers now The fall enrollment summary also reand we’re an expensive program.” Kals- vealed that DePaul has achieved record beek said. “It’s not surprising that we diversity as 8,229, or 35 percent of all stuwould see some decline there. And it’ll dents enrolled, are students of color. come back. These things tend to be cycli“While many institutions talk about cal.” improving diversity, we achieve it,” KalsAccording to university controller beek said. “It is an integral part of our enSherri Sidler in an interivew with the De- rollment strategy.”

Digging into the numbers, the growth appears to have been partially fueled by an uptick in international students, many of which are not eligible for federal financial aid and therefore must clearly display an ability to pay before admittance. Most of these students are from Asian countries or Saudi Arabia. The students of color who saw increases were those of Hispanic/Latino and Asian descent. When compared to state and national demographics, African-Americans remain underrepresented at DePaul. While remaining relatively stable over the past few years, the number has declined in the past year even with the growth shown by other groups. Kalsbeek, however, said DePaul does a better job than many of its peer institutions at reaching out to students of color, who are disproportionately low-income, especially considering the university’s price point. “Connecting it back to a revenue point of view, we’re an expensive institution. We’re a tuition-dependent institution, so the only we can pay the bills is through tuition revenue,” Kalsbeek. “Yet we enroll a significant share of students for whom an institution of this quality and therefore this price is by any measure out of reach. And yet we have a significant share and a larger share than our peer institutions of students that are low income.” One of many ways the university attempts to reach out to these students is through several partnerships with Chica-

News. Feb. 22, 2016. The DePaulia | 5 In total, 1,535 students have international student status (on F1 and J1 visas), compared with 1,335 in 2014 and 1,069 students in 2011 (a 44 percent increase).

DePaul enrolled 8,229 students of color in 2015 compared with 8,139 in 2014 and 8,213 in 2013.

DePaul enrolled 1,707 Asian students in 2013 compared with 1,777 in 2014, and 1,868 in 2015.

A total of 755 students report themselves as multiracial/non-Hispanic in 2015, compared with 795 in 2014. A total of 78 percent of these students are undergraduates.

Students of color account for 35 percent of total enrollment, 38 percent of undergraduate enrollment, 29 percent of graduate enrollment, and 25 percent of law enrollment

DIVERSITY IN DEPAUL ENROLLMENT DePaul enrolled 2,238 African-America students in 2013 compared with 2,123 in 2014, and 2,103 in 2015.

DePaul enrolled 3,412 Hispanic/Latino students in 2013 compared with 3,388 in 2014, and 3,456 in 2015.

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go Public Schools (CPS). Throughout the year, students from several CPS schools take field trips to visit campus; the university has long been a partner with the school system’s International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum. “We have more Chicago Public Schools graduates coming to DePaul than any other selective private university, hands down,” Kalsbeek said. “We are that school of choice for those students who are looking for a private higher education alternative. Nobody else is even close.” The share of this year’s freshmen from Chicago is 18 percent, compared with 41 percent of students coming from the rest of Illinois and 41 percent from out of state or the country. “Our total undergraduate enrollment is still disproportionately local because we rely so heavily on transfer students and most of those transfer students are from Chicago area community colleges,” Kalsbeek said. “And so, because we have such a higher reliance on transfers, certainly more than other private universities, we end up drawing from a more local base than if we only enrolled new students as freshman.” Nearly 1,619 undergraduate transfer students enrolled at DePaul last fall, 61 percent of them from Illinois community colleges. College of DuPage, Harper College and Oakton Community College were the top three feeder schools. Kalsbeek credits this successful pipeline with the close relationship DePaul has with local community colleges.

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“We have excellent partnerships with these schools. We have worked with our faculty and the faculty at these colleges for years in developing close articulation agreements so students know what course they take there will count toward their degrees here,” Kalsbeek said. One example is DePaul’s Admission Partnership Program (DAPP), which allows students to take advantage of university resources while enrolled at a community college. “We intentionally work with a student who is applying for admission to DePaul and for whatever reason, we think they’d be best served by starting at a community

less than in 2011, when enrollment reached a peak

college, we have a pipeline program where we will enroll them as a DAPP student,” Kalsbeek said. “They will enroll at that community college being jointly admitted to DePaul and take advantage of some of the advising services at DePaul and at the time we admit them, even though we’re going to steer the student and work with them while they’re at a community college for two years, the catalog that binds for their degree is the same one that was in effect when we admitted them into the DAPP program.” Kalsbeek said transfer students are a key part of the university’s enrollment strategy. And while the marketplace is

getting more competitive with students applying to more colleges and universities advertising more in the Chicago area, Kalsbeek said DePaul has never had a problem getting and retaining local students. “It’s an interesting question about what we have to do to keep students from leaving Chicago. Being in Chicago is the primary draw,” Kalsbeek said. “And when we talk to students from out of state, the opportunity to study in Chicago is the hook. It is our brand.”

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This is a Red Line train to...

CTA ridership hits record for second straight year after huge increase in ‘L’ use By Jackson Danbeck Copy Editor

More Chicagoans rode the ‘L’ in 2015 than ever before in the city’s history. The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) announced that there were 241 million rides last year, 3.5 million more than in 2014. 78.8 million of those rides were on the Red Line, the most-used ‘L’ line. Bus rides, however, were down 1.8 million during the same period, according to the CTA’s press release. These train and bus-riding trends could be attributed to the completion of projects that are a part of Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s $5 billion infrastructure overhaul for Chicago. “It’s more a function of completing some of the major track-work projects,” said Kenneth Thompson, professor of management at DePaul who specializes in intercity transportation. “There were a lot of disruptions of service, and that hurts ridership.” Chicagoans’ desire to travel less by bus was due to one of the coldest-recorded Februarys in 2015, CTA officials said. Bus delays due to downtown construction could also have contributed to their decision to travel by other means. Now that some of the construction is finished, such as the Red and Blue lines and the Cermak-McCormick Place station, commuters are eager to use the train system. Their other alternative, to travel by car, can be troublesome on the congested highways that crisscross Chicago. The CTA system, called the “feeder

system,” is built like a tree: the ‘L’ acts as the trunk, while the buses act as branches. “So someone could take the ‘L’ out to say Jefferson Park or Rosemont, and then there are a series of buses you can take to cover other areas that aren’t covered well by fixed rail transportation,” Thompson said. For those who study and work at DePaul, the CTA’s transit system is often the only way to commute from home to the Lincoln Park and Loop campuses. All DePaul students receive a U-Pass, which allows unlimited rides on CTA trains and buses, a convenience included in everyone’s tuition. However, once the U-Pass have been swiped, it cannot be used until 15 minutes has passed, a function used to dissuade travelers from getting a free ride. According to a 2014 study by Illinois PIRG, millennials — those born between 1983 and 2000 — are traveling by transit, bike and foot more often than any other generation. Vehicles, in turn, are being used less. During the colder months, most DePaul students seem to be taking advantage of their U-Passes to travel by train and bus, rather than by vehicle. During the warmer months, walking and biking might be the preferred option. Ashley Castro, a graduate student, takes the train from Irving Park twice a day, five times a week. From the North Central neighborhood, her commute to school usually takes about 30 minutes. While on the train, Castro once saw two

men in their early 20s sit in the small booth cut off from the rest of the train. “They were smoking weed,” Castro said. “And this guy walked in, took them a few minutes to realize what was happening, then they got into an argument. They argued back and forth, eventually the two kids got off the train.” “I thought it was funny,” she added. Rafael Bruler, also a graduate student, has had similar experiences on the train from the Jackson Red stop, and sometimes desires a calmer ride. “Sometimes you just want to get in, and read a book, or, you know, listen to music,” Bruler said. When uncomfortable situations do happen during the ride, “you get annoyed and you just want to leave the train as soon as possible,” he said. Stephanie Letlos, a freshman, rides the

train twice a week from Lincoln Park to the Loop campus. She makes sure to get an early start in case the train is delayed. Letlos said that one time on the train someone was handing out coupons. “If he gave you a coupon, he was expecting something,” Letlos said. “And the one person who accepted the coupon wasn’t going to give him money, so she wanted to give him the coupon back, and he just got really mad. “Eventually he just stormed out, he left the car, he stormed out to another car, so it didn’t get violent. But it was a little nuts,” Letlos said. In the end, choosing what to ride to school or work can come down to simple needs. “People are looking for safe, fast alternatives,” Thompson said, “and the CTA could fit the bill on that.”

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Stomach flu infects Lincoln Park Campus By Kirsten Onsgard Digital Managing Editor

There has been an outbreak of the stomach flu on DePaul’s Lincoln Park campus, according to Public Safety. The virus, known as gastroenteritis, has affected more than 30 students. According to Assistant Director of Emergency Management Cheryl Hover, the illness began last weekend when six students were transported to the hospital with stomach pains. Since then, it has spread across campus. As of Friday, 31 students are known to have contracted the illness, with the most reported cases in Seton Hall. As a result, Facility Operations has ramped up its cleaning efforts, through deeper sanitation of residence halls. This outbreak is not due to issues with air or food quality, Hover said. Symptoms of the disease include nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Those who may be affected have been asked to isolate themselves and not attend class or work. “We will continue to monitor reports

of ill students and stay in touch with ill students,” Hover said. “We will also continue disinfectant cleaning and have now done heavier cleaning at all buildings as a precaution.” To help prevent the disease, students are asked to regularly wash hands, practice good hygiene and avoid touching the eyes, nose and mouth.

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Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton responds to the crowd’s applause after an introductory poem by Geneva Reed-Veal, the mother of Sandra Bland, during a campaign stop in Bronzeville last Wednesday.

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Hillary Clinton stressed her ties to President Barack Obama during a stop in his hometown of Chicago Wednesday, praising his accomplishments in office as “impressive” and pledging to carry on many of his policies if she becomes president. “I am unapologetic,” the former secretary of state told several hundred people at a rally a few miles from Obama’s home on the city’s South Side. “I will build on the progress that President Obama has made.” Clinton also talked up her own Chicago

connections, reminding the crowd she was born in the city and raised in its suburbs. She recalled previous visits to the city, including a meeting with Obama where he asked her to be his secretary of state and an event with her husband, former President Bill Clinton, at the same ballroom where Wednesday’s rally was held. Clinton was joined on stage by the mothers of several young black people from Chicago who were killed by the gun violence that has ravaged many of the

city’s predominantly black neighborhoods. Among them was the mother of Hadiya Pendleton, who was shot and killed while standing with friends near Obama’s home in 2013, just weeks after returning from the president’s inauguration. First lady Michelle Obama attended Pendleton’s funeral. Also with Clinton was Geneva Reed-Veal the mother of Sandra Bland, a black suburban Chicago woman who was found dead in a Texas jail cell after a 2014 traffic stop.

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Clifton-Fullerton Hall 11

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FEB. 10 1) A theft report was filed for an unattended cell phone taken

7) A theft from building report was filed regarding an

from a restroom in Arts and Letters.

unattended purse taken from a coat room at the Student Center.

2) A criminal damage to property report was filed regarding

8) A theft report was filed regarding an unattended box taken

clothing damaged in Munroe Hall.

from the 1st floor of the Schmitt Academic Center.

FEB. 11 3) A theft of university property report was filed for items

FEB. 13 9) An illegal consumption of alcohol by a minor report was

missing from a storage room in 1150 W. Fullerton.

4) A computer tampering report was filed for a student whose

e-mail account was being used by an unknown offender to send inappropriate messages.

filed in Seton Hall. Person was transported to Illinois Masonic by Chicago EMT.

10) An illegal consumption of alcohol by a minor report was filed in Sanctuary Hall. Person was transported to Illinois Masonic by Chicago EMT.

FEB. 12 5) A theft report was filed for an unattended cellphone taken

11) A harassment by electronic means report was filed for a

6) A harassment by phone report was filed for phone calls

12) A domestic dispute report was filed at Sheffield Square.

from a restroom in Schmitt Academic Center.

made to a university phone in the Richardson Library.

person at Clifton-Fullerton Hall.

Offender was given a Criminal Trespass Warning by Chicago Police.

FEB. 14 13) A smell of marijuana report was filed for a room in University Hall. No drugs were found in the room.

FEB. 15 14) Public Safety received information pertaining to a criminal sexual assault that occurred in January in Munroe Hall.

LOOP CAMPUS FEB. 12 15) A criminal defacement of property report was filed for a person marking books in the law library.

16) A criminal trespass report was filed for two offenders that

have already been warned to stay away from DePaul University. Chicago Police took the subjects into custody.

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The Student Center is notorious amongst many for it’s spotty cellphone and Wi-Fi service. be achieved.” Cell phone coverage is another matter. Many students are unable to receive calls or texts in the student center or certain areas in the SAC, among other locations. More than merely an inconvenience, this becomes problematic when lack of coverage means students may not receive a DPU Alert regarding their safety. DePaul has much less, if any, control over cell phone connection. “Cell phone coverage quality in a particular location is dependent on a number of factors,” Luttig said. “A small selection of these factors includes the location and design of nearby cell towers, handset design and orientation, network congestion, and even building materials used for indoor spaces.” IS says the school doesn’t have special

agreements with any cell phone service providers to deliver enhanced coverage on campus. This debunks rumors around campus that DePaul has some type of “secret” deal with AT&T, claims based on student observations that this provider usually gets the best coverage. However, AT&T is the only wireless company that offers a “Demon Discount” to faculty, staff and students. Maps of DePaul’s wireless coverage are available online at the IS website. IS encourages students to let them know if they are unhappy with coverage so they can help solve the issue. A survey will be given to students during the spring quarter in an effort to improve services.

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Personal devices connect to DePaul’s Wi-Fi from these different access points set up across campus. “In an attempt to provide a seamless, “When it comes to issues with the reliable experience when moving from Wi-Fi, it occurs at random times,” place to place, we utilize technologies Kreutzer said. “I would have my books which allow people to roam across online, but due to the either slow or multiple access points and always be nonexistent connection at the time, there connected to the ‘best’ one,” he said. were times where “When there are I couldn’t do the lots of devices in reading.” a relatively small “When there are lots of devices physical space, we “Probably the most annoying would in a relatively small physical use technologies to be the constant intelligently spread timing out of space, we use technologies to the load evenly connection,” Noble across multiple said. “This is usually intelligently spread the load access points.” resolved within five Luttig said evenly across multiple access that individual to 10 minutes if I constantly disconnect issues w it h points.” and reconnect to connection can the server. And it often be remedied generally isn’t a big by updating the Josh Luttig, Information Services deal until I’m in the software on your (IS) director of infrastructure middle of an online personal device. exam or, gasp, “We a re making a tuition payment.” generally able to get to the bottom of The complex wireless Internet persistent issues when we partner with connection system of a large-scale our customers to troubleshoot,” he said. campus like DePaul differs from the way “A successful experience is dependent on many individuals would access WiFi at both the network and the client device home. In a household setting there is working well together.” generally one modem that all devices To avoid slow Internet connections, connect to. DePaul’s wireless access Kreutzer opts to use an Ethernet cable points are powered by a company called with his PC computer. During the mass Aruba Networks and take the form of outage Kreutzer conducted a speed test, small white boxes mounted on the ceiling. which he said gave “depaulsecure” a “There are a number of challenges to rating of one star out of five with a operating DePaul’s wireless network that downloading rate of 4.8 megabytes per you wouldn’t run into at your home,” second. He then did another speed test Luttig said. “DePaul’s wireless network Feb. 17 that he said showed a download is made up of almost 1,500 access points rate of 28.6 megabytes per second. Despite and has upwards of 13,000 unique devices the improvement, Kreutzer maintains connected at any given time.” that “there is still better speeds that could

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Demolition of McGaw Hall began this week. The building will be replaced by the School of Music’s new building, set to be complete by spring of 2018.

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Nation &World

Laws of the land, and a legacy remembered By Rachel Hinton Nation & World Editor

Antonin Scalia, associate justice of the Supreme Court for 30 years, was reviled by some liberals and lauded by conservatives since he was appointed by President Ronald Reagan in 1986. Often at odds with the progressive tides of the U.S., Scalia's fiery conservatism, dissenting opinions and off-thecuff comments served to uphold those feelings. Scalia died Saturday in Texas of a heart attack, leaving a legacy of conservatism and occasional, controversial statements. The most recent of these statements, about black students attending “lesser” schools where they might do better on slower tracks, places his legacy and the current Supreme Court calendar of cases, as well as the history of decisions and the future together for review as President Obama considers nominees. “The recent Supreme Court issues we care about — Citizens United, Roe v. Wade, Obergefell v. Hodges, King v. Burwell — have all lost their most vehement opponent. This should raise questions about how we, as millennials, should push the boundary further on important cases," Tom Rietz, a member of the DePaul Democrats said. “I believe the impact is going to be hard to grasp. For all we know, Obama's appointment could be delayed for 12 months, leaving us a 50/50 chance as to whom might fill that seat, as well as the soon to come seats.” As the Supreme Court begins to hear cases about abortion and affirmative action — the precedents of which roiled the country for a time shortly after the announcement of the decisions — Scalia’s presence will likely be missed in the court and by conservatives. Without him, the court is balanced, four leftleaning judges and four typically right-leaning judges. His legacy in the chamber — constructed by comments, dissent and his personality — sets him apart from some of the ideals of the current generation and puts the president in a unique situation, one not seen since 2010 when Justice Elena Kagan was appointed. Scalia has already stated his position on one of the first cases heard by the court this year on affirmative action. Coined in 1961 by President John F. Kennedy, the idea when implemented is supposed to redress inequality typically in education and employment. Since its inception, programs under the umbrella of affirmative action have been scrutinized by theorists and students who may or may not benefit from it. “I am a bit torn over the issue. I do think it is a good attempt and effort towards helping minority

families who are disadvantaged compared to students who come from white families,” Marco Marquez, a DePaul junior, said. “It sheds light on an issue that needs solving, but I do not think affirmative action is the solution.” The plaintiff in the case the Supreme Court will hear argues something similar. In Texas, high school seniors who graduate in the top 10 percent at their school are automatically admitted into the state school of their choice under an affirmative action plan called Top Ten Program. In Fisher v. University of Texas, Abigail Fisher, a white student, is suing the University of Texas, UT, on the grounds of racial discrimination because the university chose minority students over her. The case comes at a time when race and race relations on campus and in cities are frequently discussed. Those who support affirmative action worry that the court will issue a ruling that curtails minority students’ opportunities to achieve a higher education. After an initial ban on affirmative action in 1997, Texas’ achievement gap for Hispanic students went from 26 points in 1997 to 21 in 2005 when affirmative action programs were reinstated. For black students, that gap went from 11 to eight points respectively. Eight states have completely banned affirmative action plans, including California, Arizona, Florida and Washington. The case has already divided judges, who heard the case for the first time in 2012 and sent it back to lower courts, which ruled in favor of UT. Chief Justice John Roberts and Scalia are reported to have been very critical of arguments made by the lawyer representing UT. Affirmative action plans and programs are used to help minority students more often than not, something that “ignores the realities of why minority students are at a disadvantage and instead tries to make everything better by just putting us in better colleges and universities not based on our merit, but based on our skin color and demographic,” Marquez said. Marquez raises a valid issue — attainment and disadvantages in minority communities. Americans generally support affirmative action on campuses, according to a Pew Research poll and report that showed that 63 percent think that affirmative action programs are a good thing. Among the demographics, 55 percent of whites believe equity plans are a good idea, compared to 36 percent who don’t. For African-Americans, who are often the beneficiaries of these programs, 84 percent support while 8 percent do not. A precedent for affirmative action was set in the 2003 case Grutter v. Bollinger, which upheld an affirmative action plan at the University of Michigan law

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Supporters of affirmative action rally in front of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, April 1, 2003. The Supreme Court will hear a case about affirmative action this year. school, but suggested an end date in 25 years. When talking about the case, as well as affirmative action last year, Scalia was blunt. “There are those who contend that it does not benefit AfricanAmericans to get them into the University of Texas, where they do not do well, as opposed to having them go to a less-advanced school, a slower-track school where they do well,” he said. Though issues of quotas and college readiness come into play when affirmative action programs are mentioned, some students feel that they are better than nothing at all in trying to help balance the number of minorities on campuses nationally. “Minorities deserve to be in school regardless of their status. They’re people and they deserve to be educated. For minorities, it’s one of the biggest advantages to let them into a university,” Sara Alzadjali, a senior international studies major from Qatar said. “At least with these programs, they’ll have the ability to possibly get out of that cycle.” Marquez believes Scalia’s statement is painting with a broad brush, but he doesn’t believe that affirmative action will help alleviate the disadvantages. Affirmative action does not address systemic issues that plague minorities, nor does it always create equal outcomes which is unfair, Marquez said, to minorities who may benefit. The real way to address equality, Marquez and Alzadjali said, would be to redress the education system. “What we should do is make sure everyone receives good

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Minorities are often shut out from higher education institutions. The Supreme Court will hear a case this year about affirmative action and whether or not it allows discrimination. quality elementary, middle and high schooling, so that we can be accepted into good universities based on our work effort and merit, not because of the color of our skin,” Marquez said. “What affirmative action is doing is just recognizing that minorities have received lower quality education from first through twelfth grade, but giving them access to higher ranked universities anyway, which isn't fair to anyone including us minorities.” The outcome of the case, since it is a white woman arguing racial discrimination, will be interesting and perhaps even more so with Scalia’s absence. Obama

is whittling down a short list of candidates and Jack McNeil, another member of the DePaul Democrats, believes the president will have to be “bold, pick the most qualified, and be ready for the biggest political fight since the passage of the Affordable Care Act.” Cases like those the court is currently hearing will continue to shape the country and its future, bringing questions of state’s rights and constitutionality under a larger microscope regardless of the outcome.

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ERIC RISBERG | AP Apple CEO Tim Cook discusses the new iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus during an Apple event in San Francisco. Apple has spent years setting itself up as the champion of individual privacy and security, a decision that’s landed it in the government’s crosshairs over an iPhone allegedly used by one of the San Bernardino shooters.

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L' OSSERVATORE ROMANO | AP A child navigates rubble and barbed wire in Aleppo, Syria. The fighting around Syria's largest city of Aleppo has brought government forces closer to the Turkish border than at any point in recent years, routing rebels from key areas and creating a humanitarian disaster as tens of thousands of people flee.

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President Bush, left, presents the Presidential Medal of Freedom to author Harper Lee, center, during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington in 2007.

Apple pushes for privacy

Author Harper Lee dead at 89

San Francisco, California Apple Inc. and the U.S. government are making their cases before anyone steps into a courtroom over a judge's order forcing Apple to help the FBI hack into an iPhone in a terrorism case. Their legal arguments are expected to pit digital privacy rights against national security interests, and could affect millions of cellphone users. Apple has until Friday to protest in court the decision by a U.S. magistrate judge in California, according to two people familiar with the case who spoke on condition of anonymity to describe ongoing, private legal discussions. One person said Apple had requested an extension and that the judge granted it during a teleconference Thursday with lawyers in the case. Prosecutors had opposed the request, the person said. The publicly available court docket wasn't immediately updated to reflect the new schedule. Meanwhile, public relations campaigns are already under way. The Justice Department asked the judge to order Apple to create sophisticated software that the FBI could load into the phone to bypass a self-destruct feature that erases all data after 10 consecutive, unsuccessful attempts to guess the unlocking passcode. Prosecutors said Apple could help the FBI "but has declined to provide that assistance voluntarily," and they said Apple could perform the task easily. That point is crucial because the government can't compel a company's help in some cases if doing so would be unreasonably burdensome, even though the U.S. governmentwould almost certainly pay Apple for the work. Apple CEO Tim Cook distanced the company from the suggestion that it was protecting the privacy of an extremist. "The FBI asked us for help in the days following the attack, and we have worked hard to support the government's efforts to solve this horrible crime," Cook said. "We have no sympathy for terrorists."

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Pope v. Trump heats up presidential campaign Ciudad Juarez, Mexico Thrusting himself into the heated American presidential campaign, Pope Francis, the first pope from Latin America, declared Thursday that Donald Trump is "not Christian" if he wants to address illegal immigration only by building a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border. Trump fired back ferociously, saying it was "disgraceful" for a religious leader to question a person's faith. The rare back-and-forth between pontiff and presidential candidate was the latest astonishing development in an American election already roiled by Trump's freewheeling rhetoric and controversial policy proposals, particularly on immigration. It also underscored the popular pope's willingness to pressure U.S. politicians on hot-button issues. Francis' comments came hours after he concluded a visit to Mexico, where he prayed at the border for people who died trying to reach the U.S. While speaking to reporters on the papal plane, he was asked what he thought of Trump's campaign pledge to build a wall along the entire length of the border and expel millions of undocumented people in the U.S. illegally. "A person who thinks only about building walls, wherever they may be, and not building bridges, is not Christian," the pope said. While Francis said he would "give the benefit of the doubt" because he had not heard Trump's border plans independently, he added, "I say only that this man is not a Christian if he has said things like that." Trump, a Presbyterian and the frontrunner for the Republican presidential nomination, responded within minutes. "For a religious leader to question a

person's faith is disgraceful," he said at a campaign stop in South Carolina, which holds a key primary on Saturday. "I am proud to be a Christian, and as president I will not allow Christianity to be consistently attacked and weakened." Trump also raised the prospect of the Islamic State extremist group attacking the Vatican, saying that if that happened, "the pope would have only wished and prayed that Donald Trump would have been president because this would not have happened." Trump eased off later Thursday, saying he thought the pope's comments were "probably a little bit nicer" than first reported. Francis urged Congress during his visit to Washington last year to respond to immigrants "in a way which is always humane, just and fraternal." He irked Republicans on the same trip with his forceful call for international action to address climate change. Immigration is among the most contentious issues in American politics. Republicans have moved toward hardline positions that emphasize law enforcement and border security, blocking comprehensive legislation in 2013 that would have included a path to citizenship for many of the 11 million undocumented people in the U.S. illegally. While Trump's words have been among the most inflammatory, some of his rivals have staked out similar enforcement positions. Texas Sen. Ted Cruz and retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson are among those who have explicitly called for construction of a wall.

Harper Lee, the elusive novelist whose child's-eye view of racial injustice in a small Southern town, "To Kill a Mockingbird," became standard reading for millions of young people and an Oscar-winning film, has died. She was 89. Lee died peacefully Friday, publisher HarperCollins said in a statement. It did not give any other details about how she died. "The world knows Harper Lee was a brilliant writer but what many don't know is that she was an extraordinary woman of great joyfulness, humility and kindness. She lived her life the way she wanted to — in private — surrounded by books and the people who loved her," Michael Morrison, head of HarperCollins U.S. general books group, said in the statement. For most of her life, Lee divided her time between New York City, where she wrote the novel in the 1950s, and her hometown of Monroeville, Alabama, which inspired the book's fictional Maycomb. "To Kill a Mockingbird," published in 1960, is the story of a girl nicknamed Scout growing up in a Depression-era Southern town. A black man has been wrongly accused of raping a white woman, and Scout's father, the resolute lawyer Atticus Finch, defends him despite threats and the scorn of many. The book quickly became a bestseller, won the Pulitzer Prize and was made into a memorable movie in 1962, with Gregory Peck winning an Oscar for his portrayal of Atticus. As the civil rights movement grew, the novel inspired a generation of young lawyers, was assigned in high schools all over the country and was a popular choice for citywide, or nationwide reading programs. When the Library of Congress did a survey in 1991 on books that have affected people's lives, "To Kill a Mockingbird" was second only to the Bible.

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FACING OFF

Apple denies court order to unlock iPhone of San Bernardino shooter By Eric Traphagen Copy Editor

The 21st century saw nine months of peace before international politics and the balance between liberty and safety were drastically and perhaps forever altered. Following the terrorist attacks on 9/11, a national dialogue began about what was happening to our country. The eyes of the world were on the United States and its flagship city that was covered in ash. Many questioned how this could happen and why the government had not taken steps to destroy al-Qaida before the terrorist group took down the Twin Towers. In our grief and in our fear we started to rebuild and collect ourselves. The United States went to war, arguably without considering what our battle would look like. Perhaps most importantly, representatives in Washington began writing legislation that would address this new threat to our national security. In our fear and our anger we were willing to sacrifice our liberty in order to keep our families safe. This September will mark 15 years since 9/11. Technology has developed drastically since then. The Internet has grown out of its infancy, especially with the explosion of smartphones becoming an essential part of our everyday lives. A majority of Americans now carry palm-sized computers with them everywhere they go. Smartphones are typically the last thing we interact with before we fall asleep and the first thing that greets us in the morning. With the backdrop of this unavoidable and intrusive technology that facilitates our modern lives and the sense of safety that was stolen from us, the current conflict between Apple, Inc. and the FBI will make a lasting impact on cyber security and the protection of intellectual property. Last week, Apple CEO Tim Cook wrote an open letter to customers in defiance of a U.S. magistrate order for the company to develop software that would allow the FBI to unlock the iPhone of Syed Rizwan Farook, one of the shooters responsible for the San Bernardino terrorist attack in December, without

erasing the phone’s data. While this is not a remarkable court order in and of itself, the implications of it may shape the future of privacy law for the Internet and smartphones. The motivation behind the search warrant is simple. The FBI believes there is evidence vital to national security on this particular phone. If the information desired by the FBI was in a safe instead of an iPhone, the solution would be less ambiguous. However, Cook argues in his letter that unlocking the phone would set a dangerous precedent. “In the physical world, (software bypassing encryption) would be the equivalent of a master key, capable of opening hundreds of millions of locks — from restaurants and banks to stores and homes,” Cook said. The problem is not that the information in the phone should be protected; no reasonable argument is suggesting that the information itself should be protected. The core issue is that to create what Cook claims to be a “backdoor” past the encryption securities of the iPhone would in turn create a tool that could potentially be used by the government to invade the privacy of anyone with an iPhone. “The implications of the government’s demands are chilling,” Cook said. “The government could extend this breach of privacy and demand that Apple build surveillance software to intercept your messages, access your health records or financial data, track your location, or even access your phone’s microphone or camera without your knowledge.” DePaul senior Andrew Elam, a network security engineer, is a firm supporter of Cook's stance on this issue. “Finally, a company or group is standing up to the federal government, who is ever more encroaching on our information, private and electronic, papers and devices,” he said. “It is high time that we as a nation hashed some of the data and information privacy and security issues out.” For Americans like Cook and Elam, a backdoor that bypasses iPhone’s security is unethical. But not every corporation agrees with him. According to Elam, Samsung has not gone through

the efforts Apple has to prevent unwarranted monitoring. “If you read the Samsung Smart TV End User License Agreements, they state verbatim: ‘Please be aware that if your spoken words include personal or other sensitive information, that information will be among the data captured and transmitted to a third party through your use of Voice Recognition,’” Elam said. “Your TV (is) being used to record what you say, and you’d better believe that Samsung would cooperate with a subpoena if asked for records of words spoken in front of your TV.” While this surveillance can certainly be painted as malicious, it is important to remember its most notable origin: the unwarranted attack on the United States and subsequent threat of anthrax attacks. President George W. Bush said during the signing of the controversial Patriot Act that “one thing is for certain, these terrorists must be pursued, they must be defeated and they must be brought to justice. “And that is the purpose of this legislation,” Bush said. "Since Sept. 11, the men and women of our intelligence and law enforcement agencies have been relentless in their response to new and sudden challenges. We have seen the horrors terrorists can inflict.” Years later, the world watched in horror as bloody and terrified people ran screaming through the streets of Paris. And while the world was still bleeding from that assault on a peaceful city, we were heartbroken by the events of San Bernardino, which set these events with Apple in motion. It isn’t clear how this confrontation with evil will conclude itself. We are a nation desperately searching for peace, for a return to the way our lives were in the all too distant 20th century. But by publishing his letter, Cook took a stand for the Americans who refuse to limit our secrecy and liberty in the struggle to maintain national security. Now is a time to stand up to violence and terrorism, but not without respecting the freedoms of the American people.

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Voter registration made simple By Danielle Harris Opinions Editor

The very cornerstone of our democracy — high voter turnout — is necessary to ensure our elected officials are the right people to represent what’s best for their constituents. But in modern American politics, everything is a partisan debate — even voter registration. Two states in particular have taken major steps towards increasing the number of voters, and others should soon follow suit. Last year, Oregon became the first state to begin automatic voter registration for eligible voters when they renew or apply for their drivers’ licenses. Shortly after, California passed a similar law. The Oregon Motor Voter Act also automatically registers all eligible voters who have interacted with the DMV since 2013. The Oregon Elections Division will send registered voters mail explaining their three options: choose a political party, opt out or do nothing. For those who choose to do nothing, they will be registered as a nonaffiliated voter. Thus far, the Oregon Motor Voter Act has proven effective. Secretary of State Jeanne Atkins told The Fix that by Jan. 7, Oregon was on track to register four times as many voters in the month of January than in December 2015. Oregon has historically been a leader in creating a more convenient, accessible voting system. In 1998, it became the first state to adopt vote-by-mail. Two to three weeks before an election, registered voters receive an official ballot in the mail. To return their ballot, voters use the provided security envelope and either stamp and mail it or drop it off at an official ballot drop box. Since adopting this system, Oregon has consistently ranked among the top states for voter turnout in the United States. During his recent visit to Illinois, President Barack Obama encouraged state legislatures to follow Oregon and California’s lead and pass an existing bill that would automatically register eligible voters when they apply for or renew their drivers’ license. “Let’s make the land of Lincoln a leader in voter participation,” Obama said. “Let’s set the pace — encourage other states across the country to follow our lead, making automatic voter registration the new norm across America.” Considering automatic voter registration’s ability to increase voter turnout, it seems like a no-brainer. Unfortunately, not all politicians are onboard with taking steps to increase voter turnout. While Democrats overwhelmingly support the measure, most Republicans are adamantly against it. Voter fraud continues to be a major concern

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A voter marks a ballot for the New Hampshire primary inside a voting booth at a polling place Feb. 9 in Manchester, New Hampshire.

for conservatives. A Marquette Law School poll found that 36 percent of Republicans believe voter fraud affects a few thousand or more votes. Just seven percent of Democrats and 20 percent of Independents held this view. To combat this alleged phenomenon, Republicans support Voter ID laws that require voters to provide state ID to cast their ballot. Voter ID laws achieve the opposite of automatic voter registration. Instead of encouraging citizens to participate in the democratic process, they create obstacles that can discourage citizens from voting. Voter ID laws have been proven to disproportionately affect minority voters, especially blacks and Latinos. John Oliver addressed the issue with Voter ID laws on a recent episode of his HBO series, “Last Night Tonight with John Oliver.” “(State IDs are) just one of those things that white people seem to be more likely to have,” he said. "Like a sunburn, or an Oscar nomination.” The United States has proven to lag behind other democratic countries in terms of voter turnout. When Obama was re-elected in 2012, just 53.6 percent of eligible voters cast a ballot. Australia leads the world in voter turnout with 80.5 percent of eligible citizens voting in the 2013 election for prime minister. It is important to note that Australia has compulsory voting, meaning that eligible voters who do not participate can be fined or face community service. Australians do have the option to keep their ballot blank instead of choosing a representative. According to The New York Times, Australians who fail to vote face a $20 fine.

Forcing citizens to vote may be effective, but in a country that values individual liberty so highly, obliging citizens to vote seems un-American. Even without a law requiring Americans to vote, those eligible should consider the right to vote as a responsibility. DePaul junior Carly Moore believes neglecting to vote simply gives one's voice and opinion to another. "When people don't vote they ultimately hand over their power as a voter to someone else," she said. "When someone says they didn't vote, it starts this 'tragedy of the commons' effect where if someone doesn't vote because they think it's insignificant, there is most likely 1,000 other people that thought the same thing." Currently, there are 48 states that do not have automatic voter registration. According to a study conducted by the New York University School of Law's Brennan Center for Justice, legislators in 14 states — Illinois included — have introduced bills in 2016 that would automatically register eligible citizens to vote. Rep. David Cicilline of Rhode Island has also introduced a bill to implement automatic voter registration nationwide. Every American, regardless their race or income, has the civil duty to inform themselves on the policies of candidates and making a well-educated vote. However, our elected officials have failed the American people. Politicians should actively work to make the voting process accessible and encourage their constituents to participate in the process. Establishing automatic voter registration may not result in a significant increase in voter turnout, but making the voting process as accessible as possible is the sign of a true democracy.

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Information courtesy of Pew Research Center

The opinions in this section do not necessarily reflect those of The DePaulia staff.

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Focus By Mariah Woelfel Multimedia Editor

College students are known for many things, and saving money (or the making of it) isn’t one of them. You don’t need statistics about minimum wage or average student income to know that the joyous feeling of payday, or the sense of relief you get from reading “approved” after swiping at the grocery store, are just small successes that indicate that financial struggle is real. This means we have learned to savor the things we do splurge on — a flight to another city, for instance. We aren’t all at the point where a weekend or a week-long trip across seas, or state lines for that matter, is plausible; yet still, the independence that college brings might have you itching to travel. We’re here for you — with a list of spring break week getaways that you can make happen on a single paycheck, maybe less if you’re that good. Megabus, a U.K. and U.S. bus company that operates throughout the Midwest, helps make it possible, if you know how and when to use it. According to the travel site Wanderu, Megabus uses a profit model called yield management, by which it attempts to influence consumer patterns through price surges and drops. This means that prices are based on the demand and popularity of a trip — hence, a Friday night trip to a trendy city like Austin, Texas or a metropolitan city like

Chicago will not be nearly as affordable as a Monday afternoon trip to a quaint town like Ann Arbor, Michigan. Here are some tips to help you be strategic when searching for the elusive $1 bus ticket, or for general low price fares: Plan in advance. For spring break, this means now. Since the model Megabus uses is based on supply and demand, the fewer tickets that are booked on a trip, the lower the price will be. The further you’re booking from the date you’re traveling, the lower the price will be. Be flexible with your arrival and departure dates. You have a week. If a Friday or Sunday bus trip is beyond your budget, consider leaving on a Saturday or a Monday, both of which are cheaper than the former. Play around your departure and arrival dates so that you can optimize your chances of finding the cheapest ticket price.

Go for: Restaurants, art galleries. Walkable: Yes. For creatives: The Ark, an intimate, 400-seat music club that hosts folk and rock performers regularly. Also available is the Michigan Theater, which hosts independent films as well as musicians. For foodies: The Slurping Turtle, by chef/owner Takashi Yagihashi and Arbor Brewing Company, a brewery with a solid vegetarian and vegan menu. For nerds: The University of Michigan Law School Quadrangle, known for its gothic architecture. Be a local: Order the “fragel” — a deep-fried raisin bagel rolled in cinnamon sugar, which can be found at Bagel Fragel on Plymouth Road. Also noteworthy: Nickel’s Arcade — a 20th-century shopping arcade, where a glass, atrium-style ceiling covers shops and art galleries. AirBNB: $58/night, accommodates two guests.

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Take the bus route lesstraveled. I’m just as much of a snobby Chicagoan as the next person, but there are over 30,000 towns and cities throughout the United States, some of which (outlined below) are worth a trip. With low prices, Megabus incentivizes routes that are less-travelled.

Iowa City, Iowa

Go for: Bar scene, museums. Walkable: Very. For partiers: Studio 13 — Iowa City’s only gay bar and dance club that features live DJs, drag shows, karaoke and theme parties. Pedestrian Mall, or “Ped Mall,” known for local art galleries, musicians and nightlife scene, home to many 2 a.m. bars frequented by University of Iowa students. Shopping during the day. For foodies: The Hamburger Inn No. 2, Devotay (tapas and wine tastings). For nerds: Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum (15 minutes east of downtown), University of Iowa Athletics Hall of Fame, Antique Car Museum of Iowa, Old Capitol Museum. For naturists: Lake MacBride and Coralville Lake — both north of downtown, are used for camping, hiking and boating. Also noteworthy: Iowa City is the only city in North America to be named a “City of Literature” by UNESCO in 2008. Iowa City sits on the list with Dublin, Ireland; Prague, Czech Republic and 20 others cities. AirBNB: $53/night for two guests, accommodates two guests. Photo courtesy of MARCHINILEO0 | PIXABAY KATIE TAMOSIUNAS | THE DEPAULIA

Ann Arbor, Michigan

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Chattanooga, Tennessee

Go for: Nature, food. Walkability: Not quite Chicago, but the metropolitan transit, or CARTA, provides free electric shuttle lines and busses that operate through and around the downtown area. For naturists: Rock City — a Chattanooga attraction since 1932, features a 4,100-foot walking trail, 90-foot waterfall, 180-foot long suspension bridge and Lover's Leap where you can "see seven states." (6 miles from downtown). Ruby Falls, a 150-foot waterfall inside Lookout Mountain. For foodies: St. John’s Restaurant (Southern) or Alleia (Italian), are both under the umbrella of the James Beard award-winner for Best Chef, chef Daniel Lindley. Be a local: Travel to the historic St. Elmo District at the foot of Lookout Mountain, just outside of downtown, to get a feel for a residential home to small boutiques and restaurants. AirBNB: $60/night, accommodates two people. Photo courtesy of TORSTEN HENNING | WIKIMEDIA

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The road less traveled Bus your way across the midwest this spring break

Cincinnati, Ohio

Go for: History museum, art galleries, quirk factor. Walkable: Somewhat. Specific neighborhoods are walkable, but getting from one to another can be difficult. Find a hub and plan your trip around what’s available there. The North Side, which is known for its racial and sexual diversity, is home to bars, restaurants and galleries. Be a local: Order chili from Skyline or Goldstar and know what the server means when he or she asks “three-, four- or five-way?” Cincinnati, famous for its unique take on chili, serves it atop spaghetti, infused with cinnamon or cocoa powder. Three-way will get you cheese, four-way will get you onions or kidney beans and a five-way will get you all three. Also noteworthy: Cincinnatians are not correcting your manners when they respond to you with “Please?” The native expression, “bitte?,” used by German immigrants who built the city can be understood as “What?” or “Could you repeat that?” in English. AirBNB: $51/night, accommodates two people. Photo courtesy of WRIGHTSBROSFAN | FLICKR

Louisville, Kentucky

Go for: Shopping, music and horseraces at Churchill Downs, the home of the Kentucky Derby. Walkable: Certain neighborhoods throughout Louisville are walkable and it’s possible to take the city bus between them. For hipsters: The Highland Shopping District, often described as “bohemian,” is home to art galleries bars, coffeehouses and restaurants. Music scene: Louisville has an increasingly thriving music scene, culminated in one of its most famous venues, Stevie Ray’s Blues Bar. Also check out Headliners Music Hall and Howl at the Moon. LGBTQ spots: Louisville has a substantial LGBTQ population, most represented in the Highland and East End areas. The Connection is Louisville’s best known LGBTQ club, home to a notably large dance floor on which the drag shows are regulalry hosted. For the adventurous: Louisville is home to a 24-hour extreme skateboarding and BMX park called Louisville Extreme Park, which features a 24-foot full pipe, a 7-foot vertical pipe and seven different bowls of different sizes. Be a local: Order a mint julep, the quintessential Southern drink traditionally consumed during the Kentucky Derby, but sold yearround at Maker’s Mark Bourbon House & Lounge. Also try the Hot Brown, a broiled, open-faced turkey sandwich, or a Derby pie, a chocolate-infused pecan-like pie. Also noteworthy: Old Louisville, south of downtown, is the third largest National Preservation District and the largest Victorian district in the U.S. Walking tours of the area are available. AirBNB: $65/night, accommodates two guests. Photo courtesy of STEVIETHEMAN | WIKIMEDIA

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Arts & Life They’d like to thank the

ACADEMY WHO WILL

WIN Best Picture Best Actor Best Actress Best Supporting Actor Best Supporting Actress Best Original Screenplay Best Adapted Screenplay Best Director

“THE REVENANT”

LEONARDO DICAPRIO

BRIE LARSON

SYLVESTER STALLONE

ALICIA VIKANDER

“SPOTLIGHT”

“THE BIG SHORT”

ALEJANDRO G. INARRITU

WHO SHOULD

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MICHAEL FASSBENDER

BRIE LARSON

SYLVESTER STALLONE

“THE REVENANT”

“THE BIG SHORT”

MATT DAMON

JENNIFER LAWRENCE

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Arts & Life Editor & Staff Writer

As the Academy Awards approach, here are our best guesses at who will win, and who could potentially surprise us. “The Revenant” and “The Big Short” have been winning all the big awards so far, but one of the best films of this year was “Brooklyn.” The story of Irish immigrant Eilis, and her struggles being abroad was the most engaging film of 2015. — Erin Yarnall The race for this year’s Best Actor trophy is more momentous than any event in the Olympics, than man finally taking a step on the moon — it seems like everyone is waiting for Leo to finally win Best Actor, and with his role in “The Revenant” this year, he might just finally do it. — Erin Yarnall This one should be no contest. Brie Larson’s breakout performance in “Room” was the best performance by any actress this year. The only contender could be Jennifer Lawrence, who earned a Golden Globe for her performance in “Joy” and is beloved by the Academy. — Erin Yarnall In what’s possibly the best addition to the esteemed boxing franchise, Stallone’s portrayal of Rocky Balboa in “Creed” manages to not only still capture the heart of the beloved character but also further explore a fresh arc as Rocky stays behind the ropes for the first time in 40 years. — Pat Mullane

ALICIA VIKANDER

Alicia Vikander is currently the frontrunner in what seems to be the most unpredictable acting category this year. Having been listed under the Best Actress category for the Golden Globes, she now competes under Best Supporting Actress at the Academy Awards and it’s more likely there that’ll KATE WINSLET she’ll take the statue. — Pat Mullane

“SPOTLIGHT”

The tight and densely researched script for “Spotlight” resulted in one of the best journalism films of the past 20 years. An old-school detective film about the non-flashy, yet important work behind the Boston Globe’s investigative reporting team and their discovery of systemic child sex abuse “INSIDE OUT” in the Catholic Church. — Pat Mullane

“THE BIG SHORT”

For what’s arguably the best aspect of “The Big Short,” Charles Randolph’s and Adam McKay’s adaptation from the Michael Lewis book not only takes a laborious subject — the financial crisis — and make it comprehensible for the average unfamiliar audience, they do so in a smart, funny “ROOM” and engaging manner. — Pat Mullane

ALEJANDRO G. INARRITU

While George Miller incredibly and successfully rebooted his “Mad Max” franchise, Alejandro G. Inarritu made what sounds like the most difficult movie to ever make with “The Revenant,” as the director filmed chronologically, under insane weather conditions, but he was able to pull it off GEORGE MILLER beautifully. — Erin Yarnall

“THE REVENANT”

While it didn’t have the most engaging plot, (really how long can you watch someone writhe in pain), “The Revenant’s” cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki made the most beautiful film of 2015. But “Sicario,” the film about the Mexican cartel also featured incredible “SICARIO” shots of the landscape. — Erin Yarnall

Best

Cinematography

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Caught in the web

DePaul students create video series on YouTube By Lauren Hernandez Contributing Writer

It was love at first camcorder. In his early teens, Ryan ZumMallen’s parents gave him his first video camera, which he and his friends used to amuse themselves by making videos for fun during middle school. ZumMallen went on to pursue theater in high school, keeping up his knack for the camera and developing a love for adult cartoons, but was puzzled when faced with the decision of a college career. His mom, deeply supportive of his dreams, suggested digital cinema studies. ZumMallen, previously unaware that he had that option, did not hesitate. About 180 miles away, Aaron Margolin’s parents did the same thing by giving him a camera to supplement his hobby of making videos, podcasts and radio shows. He stepped up to be the head of his high school’s film club, filling in the role of a leader. Surrounded by his mother’s aptitude for handmade paintings at home, he thrived off creativity and the dedication of pursuing that in college. By the autumn of 2013, the two college freshmen entered the same room on DePaul’s Loop campus and sat down next to each other awaiting their first day of the class DC110: Foundations of Cinema. Initially, they remained two separate individuals with a mutual imagination and capacity for comedic relief. Months later, their talents fused. Together, ZumMallen, now sporting a

classic taper, and Margolin, with his red mane still in check, are the product of two very different circumstances, considering ZumMallen came to DePaul from a small town that lingers on the border of Iowa, and Margolin was raised on the bustling Chicago North Shore. Their first opportunity to work together was on a short film titled “Dear Friend.” ZumMallen was a production assistant, which was the “lowest on the totem pole of that production,” Margolin said. “And I think about that a lot, because I was a producer, and,” he paused and turned to face ZumMallen, “You’re so much more talented than I am, I genuinely think.” “I was just there to have fun,” ZumMallen said with a grin and a shrug. After “Dear Friend,” ZumMallen and Margolin discovered how well they worked together. The next validation came from a peer that approached them, asking for help in making a movie. They wrote it in a single day. The product was a noir called “Rocco Richards and The Case of The White River,” starring none other than ZumMallen and Margolin. “We didn’t have much time to cast anyone else,” ZumMallen said. “But I’m glad it was us,” Margolin said. They quickly figured out that the chemistry between participants in a production relies on so many things — dedication, appreciation, the skill of being observant and a

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A scene from a video made by ARMZ Productions, a sketch comedy YouTube channel made by DePaul students Ryan ZumMallen and Aaron Margolin. great sense of humor were all places that the two overlapped. But what made them different is what kept it fresh. Together, they decided to create a musical web series. Well, it was supposed to be a musical web series. ZumMallen and Margolin created ARMZ Productions, the host for all of their web-based sketch comedy, short films and a partially animated episode, which both agreed curated the dexterity for their later productions. Chaz Bottoms, a good friend of the two, offered his animation skills to them for their first chance at being animated. “Anyone who says they don’t want to be a cartoon is a liar,” Margolin said. But, regardless of the ukulele riffs and original songwriting that their musical would’ve had, their YouTube channel has racked up a loyal audience represented by almost 26,000 views. However, the fans didn’t

come immediately. In fact, at first, they didn’t come at all. ARMZ faced heat just after their first video, “The White Girl Pandemic,” was published. It was a short that used elements of “A Ken Burns PBS documentary,” according to ZumMallen, but it was the content that didn’t land. It was extremely poorly received, as outraged viewers called it misogynistic. ARMZ was off to a rocky start, relying on their next steps to be their comeback. The videos to follow created much more positive responses. Margolin compared the improved videos, thematically, to “South Park,” because of their alternative approach to content — instead of telling girls how they should or should not act, they make fun of common experiences and perceptions that their audience both recognizes and feels comfortable laughing with. “We lightly poke fun at the culture of things that

are ‘normal,’” Margolin said, referring to an ARMZ video called “Fraternities.” “It’s screaming, loud, classic YouTube comedy,” he said. “It’s also my favorite because Ryan and I are just playing caricatures of ourselves.” Though ARMZ took nearly a six-month gap from posting to their channel, the duo plans to have an upload ready within the next two weeks. Right now, their biggest obstacle is time. Always, the biggest concern is that viewers are entertained. “There was a shift from the beginning, when we thought, ‘People are gonna watch these,’” ZumMallen said. “For an audience, we have our friends, and I’m okay with that.” “I think for us to be successful, we just have to be making things,” Margolin said. “No one should ever be doing things just to be famous.”

‘Race’ contributes to discussion of diversity in film By Erin Yarnall Arts & Life Editor

After the backlash against the Academy Awards for the lack of diversity in Oscar nominations, and the planned protests of the ceremony by Jada Pinkett Smith and Spike Lee, it’s safe to say that Hollywood has a race problem. Olympian Jesse Owens, the subject of the film “Race” which was released Feb. 19, is no stranger to race problems. The black athlete competed in the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin while the Nazi Party was in power as the host country. The film documents Owens’ track career at Ohio State to his monumental achievements at the Olympics, where he won four gold medals. Beyond Adolf Hitler’s disgust of Owen portrayed in the film, Owen also faced racism at home in a segregated America. Stephan James, who plays Owens in the film, is no stranger to playing historical characters. James also played civil rights leader John Lewis in the 2014 film “Selma.” Similar to the upcoming Academy Awards, backlash occurred after “Selma” was not given a nomination for Best Picture in the 2015 Awards. “I have to immerse myself in these roles,” James said. “Whether it’s the 1960s in the Civil Rights Movement, or in Nazi Germany. For me, it’s more than just about research. It’s about really living with these

guys.” Some people saw the diversity problem in Hollywood being fixed internally, especially in regard to the production of film. “The film industry is in need of more racial diversity, especially within production,” Sim Carpenter, the director of Public Relations for DePaul’s Black Student Union, said. “Having a racially-diverse community of producers will have a direct influence on who the audience sees on the big screen.” While the producers of “Race” were not racially diverse, the themes the film brought up added to the conversation about race that is occurring in Hollywood. They did this by specifically featuring racist scenes in the film, including the harassment of Owens and other black athletes at Ohio State University by the football team that did not allow black players. The film also called out the concept of white privilege in a scene when Owens’ coach Larry Snyder (Jason Sudeikis) tells Owens he doesn’t share his concerns about being a representative for his race, and Owens responds “You’re white. You don’t have to.” “That was Jesse speaking to white privilege probably before we ever used the term,” Sudeikis said. According to Sudeikis, his character was referred to by Owens as an “accidental

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The film ‘Race’ follows the track career of Jesse Owens, who went from running at Ohio State University to winning four gold medals in the 1936 Olympic Games. non-racist” in the runner’s biography, and that phrase was what shaped his portrayal of Snyder. “The biggest gift outside of the story and the script that I was given was the line of Owens saying Larry was an accidental non-racist,” Sudeikis said about how he decided to portray his character. “That term meant the world to me and that was all I needed.” In addition to adding to the existing commentary, the film strived for accuracy in the representation of Owens, bringing in his real-life daughters to supervise the

script. “I think they did a phenomenal job in embracing his character and projecting it,” Marlene Owens Rankin, Owens’ daughter and managing director of the Jesse Owens Foundation,said. “They really wanted to make an important and beautiful and accurate film. And I think they did that.” “Because the media has the ability to influence large groups of people at once, we have to be careful with what we choose to highlight in films,” Carpenter said. “It is also important that we do not play into societal prejudices by type casting.”

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Arts & Life. Feb. 22, 2016. The DePaulia. | 19 TINDER, continued from front page where the odds are never in the single man’s favor. Recent “players” include a Chicago woman who scored pizza for a group of friends and reporters for Vice News, one of whom was a male who scored free food from multiple women. The rules are as follows: Gaetz commits to being as straightforward as possible about what he wants (“I’m here to get pizza in exchange for nudes,” he’s written on multiple occasions); he never gives out his address, but instead requests the pizza for pickup; and he never sends the naked pictures before he goes to get it. Gaetz swipes right (or accepts) as many guys as he judges will be willing to barter. He then bargains with them — leveraging the size of the pizza with the quality and type of pictures. Once the deal is established, he places his order (gluten free, cheese), waits for confirmation, picks up the pizza, sends “his” pictures, and enjoys the prize. By “prize”: a large pizza and its accompanying box to hang on his wall. “I go on Tumblr and search ‘naked phone pictures.’ Then I find some that could pass for the girl and send those. A lot of them are ones where the camera is right in front of her face,” Gaetz said. In the beginning, he sent pictures over an anonymous photo sharing app called Kik. When a user insisted that he send pictures over Snapchat, a picture sharing app that only allows users to send pictures taken

in real time, Gaetz strategized. He downloaded an app called “Upload’n’Roll,” which allows users to upload pictures to Snapchat, rather than taking them on the spot, giving the impression that the photo was taken in the same moment it was sent. Like many Tinder users, he comes to the app with a goal in mind. “So I am prepared to offer you the opportunity to see my body naked in exchange you buy me a pizza for pick up,” a direct message to Tinder user Saif read. But free pizza is hardly the best part of the deal for Gaetz, a digital cinema and philosophy major, whose original intent was to experience what it’s like to be a woman on Tinder. Now, he calls it a social experiment in a playground, one that has helped him to learn more about the human psyche. “It’s like a sandbox — if you think outside the box you can have a lot of fun. People are like ‘oh he’s just an internet troll,’ but it’s a passion, and also it’s kind of a study, it’s so fascinating to me.” “$20 for nudes,” was the message that started it off. “Send me a pizza instead,” Gaetz responded. Another read: “If I have to call in the pizza then I should get butt and boobs,” and so it continued. Gaetz would on many occasions feel objectified, at times before talk of pizza or naked pictures even started. He embodied Lovelace in a way that allowed him to take on the emotions she herself might have felt had she been real. This isn’t new territory for

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Screenshots saved by Ian Gaetz on Tinder of his requests for pizza. Gaetz uses a photo of his friend, and under a false name, Laura Lovelace, requests pizza from men he matches with on the popular dating app. Gaetz. Escapism lent itself well to a teenager who in addition to growing up on the internet, grew up in a town of 9,000 in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. “I would often make characters on Facebook, like I would make twin brothers,” Gaetz said. “I always get a little bit too much into character with these things.” Fast forward to 2016, and Gaetz’ view of the internet as an imaginary space where the lines of ethics and morals are blurred is, according to DePaul media communications professor Paul Booth, outdated.

“To think that the online world and the offline world are these two separate entities – that something is more real if it happens offline as opposed to online, seems to be outdated to me,” Booth said. “I think that most people use their social media and use their internet in a way that combines with how they’re using their offline communication as well.” The disdain for online communication and specifically dating is part of Gaetz’ rationalization. Though he’s not ignorant to the fact that this

experiment is mired in moral dilemmas. “I mean I don’t think what I’m doing is good, I don’t want anyone to think that,” he said. “It’s a game of shallow morals. You’re in a little kiddie pool of morals — it’s not like murder, it’s not the deep end, but you’re still splashing someone. “What he’s doing isn’t right but people on the outside are obviously laughing at the kid getting splashed.” As for what’s next for Gaetz and his adventures as Laura Lovelace — Pizza Hut is next on the list.

Better safe than sorry Tinder adds STD testing site locator to dating app By Maddy Crozier Contributing Writer

The popular dating app Tinder just made an advance with its health safety features. Users now have access to a free HIV and STD-testing site locator. The app’s “Health Safety” page encourages sexually active people to maintain a current understanding of their statuses regarding sexually transmitted diseases. It says that “regular testing” is critical for staying healthy and preventing the spread of STDs. On the page, Tinder provides a link to Healthvana’s free HIV and STD-testing site locator to show local “free, quick and confidential testing options.” This could help users stay informed about their own statuses and be able to communicate about it with their partners. With a 60614 zip code, Healthvana suggests more than a dozen locations. Freshman Alex Haraus said the STDtesting site locator “might be something people need to use after the date.” Tinder’s new health safety page gives other tips for beginning new relationships, such as using consistent protection, being open and honest, and vaccinate. (The website says, “the risk of contracting some STDs can be reduced through vaccination.”) “This feature could help some people

be more confident in using the app,” said junior Mehgan Perez. The new service acts as Tinder’s latest and last move in a yearlong battle with the Los Angeles-based AIDS Health Foundation. Last fall the group launched an ad campaign linking Tinder to a dramatic increase in the spread of STDs. Tinder responded with a cease-and-desist letter. But only with the introduction of the new health safety page has the AIDS Health Foundation decided to end its campaign, which was focused in Los Angeles and New York City. The organization has started removing billboards connecting Tinder with chlamydia and gonorrhea, according to NBC. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) does recognize a rise in STDs, especially in three prominent ones: chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis. The cases of each nationwide increased for the first time since 2006 in 2014. Rates of primary and secondary syphilis increased by 15.1 percent, gonorrhea by 5.1 percent, and chlamydia by 2.8 percent, all since 2013. However, the CDC makes no connection between this increase and mobile dating. Tinder wrote in a statement: “While the CDC, who conducted the largest and most credible study on the topic, has never identified any connection that

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supports the idea that Tinder usage correlates with, let alone causes, an increase in STDs, we’re of course in favor of organizations that provide public education resources on the topic.” “Tinder does have a rap for being a ‘pick-up’ app,” said senior Cheska Zoleta. “Now that the health safety option is there, it’s still up to people to decide who to meet.” The CDC reports that there are about 20 million new cases of STDs each year in the United States, and about half of these are in people between the ages of 15 and 24. With that figure in mind, freshman

Julian Figueroa said that the Healthvana locator would still be “helpful for anyone” who is sexually active. Whether meeting people face-to-face or online, caution should be taken, he said. An estimated 50 million Tinder users collectively swipe left or right over one billion times every single day. Business Insider reported that 38 percent of Tinder users are between the ages of 16 and 24 and 45 percent of Tinder users are between the ages of 25 and 34, amounting an overwhelming 83 percent of users ages 34 or younger.

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‘WORK’ THE RUNWAY Rihanna premieres new clothing line at New York Fashion Week By Kristen Goldstein Contributing Writer

Rihanna may have canceled a performance at the Grammys, but on Feb. 12 she performed for another audience as she walked the runway after the showing of her FENTY x Puma collection. The singer has previously collaborated with the athletic brand, but this show was her debut presentation at New York Fashion Week. Out of a smoky fog, male and female models appeared, walking the mirrored runway that was lined with dark, leafless trees. The collection features unisex pieces with the styling relies heavily on layering and playful proportions. Much of the collection was oversized and unstructured. Sweatshirts hung sloppily off shoulders and lengthy sleeves swayed well past models’ hands as they

BLACK AND WHITE

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The pieces in the FENTY x Puma collection all followed a black, white and gray color palette with minimal exceptions.

stomped along in thigh high, lace-up creepers and stiletto sneakers — details that make sense for a collection designed by Rihanna. Her “off-duty” looks captured by paparazzi and in Instagram photos show a style that can only be described as “effortless,” and FENTY x Puma’s strength lies in the attitude of the pieces. It is a collection of statement-making streetwear, and although some of Puma’s athleticism can certainly be found, Japanese street style and gothic fashion are more apparent influences in the looks. The color palette was primarily made up of black, white and gray, with few pops of color only found in a yellow pair of sneaker-inspired stiletto booties, and the solid red circle of the Japanese flag on the back of two hoodies. Fur was the most

prevalently used texture. Coats, sweatshirts, fanny packs and backpacks were all shown in full-fur, and also made for some of the most memorable pieces of the collection. Other standouts include sweatpants held together by suspenders from the mid-thigh to the knee, as well as the longline satin parkas and fur duster coats that made up the majority of the outerwear. Along with her edgy style and devilmay-care attitude, Rihanna is known for showing plenty of skin, and she made no exceptions for FENTY x Puma. Slits ran to the top of the thigh on skirts and widelegged pants, sheer black tops and dresses embellished with “PUMA” hid little. Sweatshirts were cropped high enough that more than the models’ torsos were exposed. As for accessories, a variety of chokers

were worn with many of the looks. Often covering the entire neck, some were adorned with crosses, while others were plain black or white with the letter “P”. Sheer, thigh-high stockings featured Japanese writing, garters displayed “PUMA” in bold print, and body harnesses were made from rosary beads. Runway hair and makeup stayed true to the colors of the collection with black lipstick and slicked back hair painted white. FENTY x Puma as a collaboration is far more inspired by Rihanna than Puma. The collection follows the idea of athleisure, but the looks are created purely to be worn outside of the gym, and with a mix of sportswear and sex appeal, the line will please both Rihanna’s loyal music and fashion fans alike.

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Many of the pieces in the collection exposed the models skin, including this open-chested piece.

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The FENTY x Puma collection also featured many oversized pieces, including this large sweathshirt with Japanese writing on it.

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The collection is meant to follow the idea of athleisure, although none of the pieces would be appropriate for a trip to the gym.

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Brian Wilson, Beach House, Broken Social Scene and FKA Twigs will perform at this year’s Pitchfork Music Festival. The event will take place July 15-17 in Union Park on Chicago’s near West Side. Also performing is Mick Jenkins, Carly Rae Jepsen, BJ the Chicago Kid, Holy Ghost, Kamasi Washington, Mick Jenkins, Sufjan Stevens and Neon Indian. Three-day tickets cost between $140-$165, and one-day passes are $65. Tickets are on sale now.

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After a drawn-out and chaotic lead-up to its release, Kanye West’s seventh solo album has finally arrived. The album, clocking in at just under an hour, contains several of the sounds and themes that have been present throughout the Chicago native’s career as a hip-hop artist. He employs the help of his friends as well, such as Rihanna and Chance the Rapper. Just like its release, the album itself feels chaotic and lacks cohesion. However, for an artist as frenzied and ever-changing as Kanye West, perhaps that was his intention all along. MARTY O’CONNELL | THE DEPAULIA

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For all of their previous albums, the psychedelic Animal Collective tested unreleased tracks during live sets. It’s risky, but fitting for a band that’s always maintained a sense of raw playfulness, from the acoustic “Campfire Songs” to albums with a studio sheen, like “Merriweather Post Pavilion.” This time was different. “Painting With” was conceived wholly in a studio, but in true Animal Collective weirdness, one complete with kiddie pools and projected dinosaurs. But these toys and the Dadaism goofiness of “Painting With” can’t replicate the bursting energy of previous albums, and what’s left is the aural equivalent of an adult trying to fit through the tubes at Chuck E. Cheese: awkward and just plain odd. KIRSTEN ONSGARD | THE DEPAULIA

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Working out is horrible, and if you disagree you’re a stronger person than me. I will never be some sort of Soul Cycle yogi, high on sweaty, calorie burning vibes, and I’m totally fine with that. But it’s good for my health — especially in the most depressing month of the year, February — and we’re about 12 weeks away from shorts, swimsuit and crop top season. Look good, feel good; you know the deal. Luckily, a good cardio session is the perfect excuse to listen to obnoxiously loud and somewhat annoying music. And thanks to years of soul-sucking marching

band in high school, my legs are trained to match with the downbeat of every song. The key to keeping up your energy through the worst, pathetic half hour of your day is the perfect soundtrack, filled with energetic, fast songs. Here’s some high beats-per-minute tracks that are sure to pump up your workout — plus a little motivation if that doesn’t cut it.

music. This track begins like a ticking timebomb and builds into a few high-energy drops.

1. Bassnectar — “Speakerbox” Great job, you pulled yourself out of bed and got yourself to the gym. Plus, you managed to get yourself on the elliptical. Wow, you’re practically a gym rat. Let’s skip the warmup and dive right into some bass-heavy

3. Fall Out Boy — “Uma Thurman” Allright, remember how you felt in seventh grade? That awkward bob haircut, Aeropostale polo shirts and gaucho pants? That unrequited crush on that faux-skater boy

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2. Flume — “Holdin On” “Holding On” is actually what you’re barely managing to do right now. Resist the urge to run (ahem, stumble) back home, and give into Flume’s dark and infectious beats.

Across 1. “Demo” anagram 5. Portended 10. Legendary Ripken 14. Electric bill listing 15. “Two Mules for Sister ___” (Clint Eastwood film) 16. One place for musicians 19. Make a goof 20. Suggestion box fillers 21. Capitol Hill workers 22. Cork in a bottle, e.g, 24. Justice Dept. employees 25. Provide with sustenance 26. Home on the plains, once 28. Recipe direction 30. Allen Iverson was one, briefly 31. Diamond or ruby 34. Way to reveal secrets at night 38. “Dee-lish!”

with the spiked hair and Vans? Channel all that angst right now with Fall Out Boy. They’ve defied the odds and stuck together as a band for years, so you can make it through the next 10 minutes. 4. Big Gigantic, GRiZ — “Good Times Roll” You know what this workout needed? A good horn section. I know you’re not having a good time, but these funky beats and melodies will almost make it worthwhile. Almost. 5. Dillon Francis, DJ Snake — “Get Low” This track is actually awful in a lot of ways, but the tempo is too perfect for a workout to ignore.

39. Narrative stories 40. Foot division 41. “But of course!” 42. Like a comfortable pillow 44. Bagel purveyors 46. One of a horse’s limbs 49. “Shroud” city 50. Australian “bear” 52. First family member 53. Saying a lot 56. Iron-pumper’s pride, for short 57. Two-dot mark 58. Summer breeze sources 59. Air France plane, once 60. Carafe relatives 61. Catch ___ (start to get) Down 1. Starts of some pranks 2. Blatant 3. Certain storage

Forget about the pain you’re in by taking this time to contemplate why so many people love this song. 6. Skrillex — “Recess” Okay, you’re dying to go home, throw on your sweats, eat ice cream and watch “The Bachelor.” I know — I’ve been there. Don’t worry, you’ll be there soon, and Skrillex will power you through the end. As its name implies, this track is playful and upbeat without being too obnoxiously heavy.

method 4. Tokyo, formerly 5. Ready to bloom 6. Purple willow, e.g. 7. Comedian Carvey 8. Faberge collectibles 9. ___ Plaines River 10. Ace of clubs? 11. Taurus preceder 12. Myanmar neighbor 15. Hotel upgrade 17. Perfect for picking 18. Four-baggers 23. Corporate freebie 24. Gorillas, for instance 26. Antler parts 27. Spouses no more 28. Where pigs wallow 29. Cross-shaped Greek character 30. Loafer’s bottom 31. Lady’s escort 32. Common Market initials 33. Dashboard reading, for short 35. “Cogito”

36. Thumbs-down votes 37. Type of insurance 41. It may be assumed 42. Wise lawmakers 43. Kind of hygiene 44. Plays for a fool 45. Having good posture 46. Party handout 47. Word with “main” or “blessed” 48. Artist’s paste 49. Vanilla extract amts. 50. Have memorized 51. Eye impolitely 54. Rocks in the freezer 55. Area 51 craft, supposedly

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Blue Demons continue to frustrate COMMENTARY By Ben Gartland Sports Editor

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Dave Leitao's first year back has seen some progress, but many of the old frustrations remain. is a semblance of a culture change, on if DePaul is moving forward. Record-wise, they're not. They're playing a tougher schedule and have beaten better teams, but they're also still losing to teams they should beat, like St. John's. In terms of momentum, they're not since they've gone on a six-game losing streak and a four-game losing streak after beating a ranked team. That's where the frustration lies. They've shown themselves to be good enough to beat No. 20 George Washington and No. 11 Providence, but not good enough to sustain it in later games. The four games that DePaul has left in the season need to show consistency. Barring a miraculous Big East tournament run, they're not going to make any postseason tournament. But if they can show some consistency in the final part of the season, maybe some of the optimism that manifested itself at the beginning of the season can start to reappear.

DePaul lands WKU transfer By Ben Gartland Sports Editor

Redshirt junior guard Chris Harrison-Docks announced on Saturday night that he will transfer to DePaul. "I'm happy to announce I'll be playing my last year of college basketball at DePaul University," he said on Twitter. Harrison-Docks originally played for Butler but was a redshirt his freshman season, only playing in two exhibition games. He then transferred to Western Kentucky University, where he was a three-point specialist for the Hilltoppers. He averaged 10 points per game in 201516. He was in attendance for DePaul's game on Saturday against Marquette.

His ability as a three-point specialist will replace the graduating Aaron Simpson, who plays a similar role for DePaul this season. He was suspended in December this season for "not meeting team standards," according to the Western Kentucky athletic department. He missed two games and then returned to action. He was officially dismissed from the program in late January. He's also had previous run-ins with the law. In March 2015 he was cited by campus police for marijuana possession and careless driving. He will have one year of eligibility to play for DePaul.

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DePaul men's basketball head coach Dave Leitao's favorite recurring phrase this season has been "Rome wasn't built in a day." It's a reminder for patience when rebuilding the program that has been the cellar of the Big East since Leitao left in 2005. Rome was not built in a day, but it also was eventually built. DePaul's progress this season cannot be seen as linear but rather a series of ups and downs that have made this team frustrating to watch. This past week was the epitome of those feelings as they lost at St. John's, the only team who had been winless in the Big East until that game and put in an uninspiring performance against Marquette in a 73-60 loss. What's frustrating is that four games ago, DePaul took out the No. 11 team in the nation with a 77-70 win. Their defense held national player of the year Kris Dunn to minimal impact and they looked like a team on the cusp of turning the corner. Four losses later, however, and the good feelings from that game are gone. The team is expected to go through road bumps when a new coach comes in, especially one like Leitao. Leitao took the focus off the offense and put it on the defense, which actually has paid off. The Blue Demons are up thirty spots nationally in adjusted defensive efficiency on KenPom, as basketball statistics ranking service. It's a stat that takes into affect their defensive performance and puts it against the rankings of the offenses they play. The defense is better than it was a season ago. The offense, however, is down almost 100 spots than it was last year. In Oliver Purnell's last season as head coach, DePaul was ranked No. 111 in adjusted offense efficiency and have regressed to No. 204 through this weekend's games. It's a microcosm of DePaul's 2015-16 season. One area takes a step forward; another area takes a step back. The expectations for this season were never high and Dave Leitao deserves more than a season to be looked at overall as a coach. His recruits, of which there are four coming in next season, will tell the story of his second tenure at DePaul. This season, however, will be judged on if there

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DePaul dips into salsa dancing By Révan Lowe-Watkins Contributing Writer

The word “salsa” brings to mind images of controlled steps, swaying of the hips and emotion. There’s more to salsa than just that, however. Salsa creates a social atmosphere, connecting people with familiar and sometimes unfamiliar individuals that find a common language by moving along to the Latino-inspired beats. Ritmo Dembow, DePaul University’s first and only modern dance group, brought salsa to DePaul. It opened up doors for members of the DePaul community to come together and express themselves through salsa dancing. Dennis Melendez, a senior at DePaul, joined the salsa club not only to learn the techniques, but to follow in his brother’s footsteps. One of Melendez’s brothers created the DePaul Ritmo Dembow club prior to him joining the team. The influence of his brother’s love for dancing salsa served as further inspiration for Melendez. Coming from a Guatemalan background, he didn’t grow up around salsa until his brother found an interest in it, and that interest trickled down to him. But, as he got older, the urge to connect more with his culture grew. “To be honest I wasn’t really connected to any kind of cultural background, since my mom came when she was really young and she never got me into the Hispanic culture and what it’s like to be Guatemalan, “ Melendez said. “To me it’s more of like getting more in touch with my roots, like being Latino. It’s nice being surrounded in a Latino community defined by dance.” For Melendez, salsa connected him to his heritage on a deeper level. But salsa has the capability of connecting to anyone, if they’re open to trying it. Diana Arellano, a senior at DePaul, who’s been dancing with Ritmo Dembow since her spring quarter freshman year, said the salsa club is open to anyone that wants to learn and dance salsa.

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Ritmo Denbow is DePaul's first salsa group and provides a community for Latino students. “Just because there’s a lot of Hispanics here doesn’t mean that it’s just for Hispanics,” Arellano said. “So I think that more people should be aware of it, because it’s an open community for everybody.” Being in a space where individuals with various backgrounds can participate, DePaul sophomore Gabriele Litkauskaite moved to the United States when she was 10. She had been a dancer since she was 4 years old. She grew up practicing ballroom and Latin dance. After moving from Lithuania to the United States, Litkauskaite took a break from dancing. Litkauskaite ended up finding a Facebook post about Ritmo Dembow salsa club when she started at DePaul. She thought it would be a great way for her to make some friends. “I saw on the DePaul Facebook page that they were having auditions. I kind of auditioned

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on my own, since I didn’t know anyone,” Litkauskaite said. “In the beginning everyone is kind of shy, as we started practices and spent more time together, we started having outings, and became like a little family.” Litkauskaite loves salsa, because it reminds her of her Lithuanian culture, and she even talked about watching telenovelas - Spanish soap operas - with her grandma back home. She felt that Ritmo Dembow salsa club was the perfect fit for her since she loved Latin culture, and most of all she loved to dance. This year Ritmo Dembow entered a salsa competition called Chicago International Salsa Congress in Rosemont, where other dance groups and professional dancers showed off their moves. Chris Rio, Ritmo Dembow’s Choreographer, prepared the team every Monday and

Wednesday from 8-11 p.m. up until the event. His involvement with DePaul began when he was asked by his friends, the previous co-presidents of the club, to direct the team. When asked about one of his most valuable moments directing his high school dance team and the DePaul salsa club, Rio said he enjoyed watching people’s interest grow for salsa. “My favorite part of the whole thing is to watch people grow to love salsa,” Rio said. “Everyone comes here and they don’t know what they’re coming here for and you will see kids grow to love it.” Another Ritmo Dembow salsa team member, Shandra Cunningham, a sophomore at DePaul, was excited for the event because it brought people from places in and outside of the United States to dance salsa and other Latino-inspired dances. “It’s this huge event. It’s more of an event than a competition,

because its not like there’s teams competing against each other and winning prizes,” Cunningham said. “It’s more of people coming together from all over the world and all over the country to just strut their stuff and show different performances they’ve been working on. “There’s not just salsa dances. They have like bachata dances and even Zumba classes, so it’s like a wide variety of Spanish dances.” Whether it’s for competition, dance classes or creating bonds. Melendez said he feels that salsa can be a form of dance embraced by everyone. “DePaul’s always, you know, big on diversity, and that’s great,” Melendez said. “When you look at the group it’s not just Latinos. You have everybody sort of like embracing the salsa community and the salsa culture, and it’s really nice to see that.”

BLUE DEMON RUNDOWN Women's tennis stopped a threegame losing streak in its tracks and put themselves back into a position to have a successful regular season this weekend. On Friday, DePaul travelled to Illinois to take on the Illini in a single match. The Blue Demons pulled out the 4-3 victory on the back of senior Rebecca Mitera's record-breaking singles win, which put her on top of the school leaderboard with 103 singles wins in her career. The Blue Demons won four singles matches to come back after losing the doubles point. The next day, DePaul returned home for their first conference match, where they took out Georgetown 6-1.

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Softball ran into tough competition this weekend and were subsequently blown out on more than one occasion. At the Michele Smith Invitational, DePaul lost all five games they played in. On Friday they dropped a close game 6-5 to Fordham and then fell 8-1 to No. 19 James Madison. Saturday was not much better as they opened up the day with a 7-2 loss to Oklahoma State, then were dominated in an 18-0 loss to No. 3 Auburn. The weekend finished for DePaul on Sunday when they played No. 14 Tennessee, and they were throttled 16-4 by the Volunteers. The 0-5 weekend dropped DePaul to 2-8 overall on the season.

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Freshman guard Eli Cain tries to drive against two Marquette defenders in Saturday's 73-60 loss. By Dan Beedie Contributing Writer

DePaul men's basketball was unable to complete the season sweep against Marquete, as DePaul fell to the Golden Eagles Saturday afternoon, 73-60, in the 118th installment between the two teams. The Blue Demons were without their hero from the Jan. 20 57-56 win against Marquette, starting junior guard Billy Garrett Jr. The 6-foot-6 guard sat out with a lower leg injury that he aggravated earlier in the week in a loss against St. Johns.

DePaul was also without junior forward Peter Ryckbosch, who was sidelined due to a knee injury suffered during the same St. Johns game. “(The injuries) happened earlier in the the week against St. Johns,” head coach Dave Leitao said. “With Billy we were going to rest and see how it goes. Yesterday, it didn’t look very good, so I was preparing for them (Ryckbosch and Garrett Jr.) not to play.” Without Garret's presence on the floor, the Blue Demons turned the ball over 12 times in the first half alone, which led to

14 points off of turnovers in the half for the visiting Golden Eagles. Junior center Tommy Hamilton IV led the Blue Demons with 20 points and six boards, while senior forward Myke Henry finished with just eight points and three boards. The senior got into foul trouble early in the first half which forced Leitao to only play his top scoring option for 20 minutes, nine less than Henry’s usual outing. The Golden Eagles were led by guard Haanif Cheatham who had 20 points. A major portion of the freshman guard’s points came from the three-point line

where Cheatham was four-for-six. Marquette forced itself into the paint at will, as both freshman forward Henry Ellenson (14 points, 9 rebounds) and junior center Luke Fischer (16 points and 3 rebounds) appeared to have their way with the Blue Demon’s frontcourt as the two Marquette bigs combined for 30 points. The freshman phenom in Ellenson is expected by some to be a lottery pick in the NBA draft next season. “He’s a pretty good player,” Hamilton said, referring to Ellenson. “I think I held my own both times. I just have to get back to the lab and keep working, just try to get better for the next time.” Marquette distributed the ball extremely well throughout the game, and always seemed to find the open man. The Golden Eagles had 16 total assists on the game. On the other end, Marquette did an excellent job of shutting down DePaul’s passing lanes. The Blue Demons had just seven assists on the afternoon. DePaul made a late push at the end of the game to bring the score to within 10 points with just over a minute left after being down by nearly 23 points with 7:49 left on the clock. However, the comeback was not to be, as Marquette finished off the Blue Demons with some late scoring at the free throw line. The loss to Marquette is DePaul’s fourth in a row since their huge home upset win against No. 11 Providence. The Blue Demons will look to break the four-game losing trend against St. Johns, who currently sits in last place of the Big East standings.

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Women’s basketball celebrated their third straight Big East title Friday night with a win over Providence.

Women’s basketball wins their third straight Big East regular season title By Ben Gartland Sports Editor

The third straight Big East regular season title for DePaul women’s basketball came on the road Friday night in a game in which they easily dispatched Providence. It was a long-time coming, as DePaul had distanced itself from the other contenders for the title and were able to clinch the title with two games to go. “I’m very excited for the players because winning a regular season conference championship is the second hardest thing to do in college basketball,” head coach Doug Bruno said, the hardest being winning the NCAA tournament. “It’s an 18-game marathon. It’s not a three or four game postseason sprint.” The Blue Demons clinched at least a share of the title when they defeated Butler

on Senior Day on Feb. 14, which also guaranteed them the No. 1 seed in the Big East tournament. Their schedule has them closing out the season with three straight road games, in which DePaul looked to accomplish two things: the first was to clinch the Big East title, which they did against Providence, and the second was to continue to build up their résumé for the postseason. “I know that we have a lot more that we have to accomplish and that we want to accomplish,” senior guard Chanise Jenkins said after the game against Butler. The chase for an NCAA tournament berth is what drives the Blue Demons in the final week of the regular season. They have built up a profile that includes a strong strength of schedule and a regular season conference title, but a loss in their final stretch could derail their plans. “These games are very important

because they have major impact on NCAA seeding possibilities,” Bruno said. “I don’t want to presume we’re in the tournament, so if we are able to earn out way into the NCAA, this isn’t like professional sports. Every game has impact.” DePaul taking the games seriously paid dividends as they ran through Providence on Friday and followed it up with a win against Creighton in Omaha on Sunday to give themselves another road win. With one more game remaining, a matchup with Marquette in Milwaukee on Saturday, DePaul could possibly head into the Big East tournament with a seven-game winning streak. It speaks to the consistency of the program over the past few seasons. “The consistency is huge and it really speaks about what (Bruno) does for the program here,” senior forward Megan Podkowa said after Senior Day. “Knowing that you’re coming into a program with a

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coach who has won three consecutive titles is a great feeling.” The Blue Demons will host the Big East tournament at McGrath Phillips Arena March 6-9. They have won the past two seasons and, as the No. 1 seed, will be the favorites to win it again, this time on their home court. “There’s been a standard that we want to win the Big East regular season title, win the Big East tournament, and advance in the NCAA tournament,” Bruno said. “I think that’s a standard that’s been here for a long time.” The Blue Demons have been inching closer to advancing in the NCAA tournament beyond what they have done in the past. They advanced to the Sweet 16 in 2013-14 and followed that up with a round of 32 appearance in 2014-15, and could make the tournament against this year.