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Women’s soccer continues win streak, moves to 8-0-1 By Matthew Paras Sports Editor

After scoring four goals in four games, DePaul sophomore Abby Reed saw her scoring drop off a bit. Reed, a transfer from Indiana State, said she hadn’t been feeling herself the last couple of games. Against Cincinnati, Reed was back. Reed scored two goals early in the second half to lift DePaul to a 3–1 victory over the Bear Cats. The win extended the Blue Demons streak to eight — setting a school record for the longest undefeated streak for women’s soccer. “It shows how much we want it,” Reed said of the team’s streak. “It shows how much we’ve come together since the start of the season.” Reed scored her first goal in the 48th minute after she was set up perfectly by freshman Alexa Ben, allowing her to just tap it in and

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Krystal Ortiz, as Nina in “In the Heights,” performs the song “Breathe” while at rehearsal Sept. 19.

Such great ‘Heights’ Theatre School prepares their spin onTony Award-winning musical ‘In the Heights’ By Grant Myatt Managing Editor

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Abby Reed and Alexa Ben celebrate after Reed scores. giving the Blue Demons a 2–1 lead. Her second goal came just five minutes later. Reed hit a beautiful kick from the top of the box as the ball curved in at the top of the goal, capping off a blazing start to the half. Both goals were much needed. Cincinnati controlled the tempo in the first half, keeping DePaul’s athleticism in check with a physical style. The Bearcats tied the game in 17 seconds after a hard-earned Elise Wyatt goal put the Blue Demons on top briefly in the 24th minute. “I had felt like we needed to get something going because we didn’t play that well in the first half,” Reed said. “I thought we were playing to their strengths and hit over them. At the end of the first half, we started to get it going and I think we picked it right by up in the second.”

See SOCCER, page 26

Standing center stage, Wesley Toledo’s focus was all forward as director Lisa Portes gave him notes, while the cast of about 15 buzzed with excitement from behind. As Portes turned to walk back to her seat, his eyes began to wander looking at the set and cast behind him. Turning back around he said to Portes, “It just hit me that we are actually doing this.” What started as a mere joke is now reality for two Theatre School students who

brought the idea of doing the musical “In the Heights” as part of the 2014-15 season. “I have to say Krystal (Ortiz) pushed for it a lot more than I did,” Paola Sanchez, a junior who plays Camila, said. “I didn’t really believe that students had any power in the season.” However, with The Theatre School’s policy to perform a musical every two to three years, “In the Heights” was a good pick for today’s audiences. The show is a story of a bi-cultural community living in the

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Entrepreneurship programs ranked in top 20 By Randy Vollrath Contributing Writer

The Princeton Review released its top 50 schools for Entrepreneurship Programs for 2015 annual survey results last week, listing DePaul’s undergraduate entrepreneurship program as 15th, and the graduate program as 20th best in the country. “DePaul has a history of being involved in these rankings for a long time, and it’s very exciting for us to be recognized among our peers to be leading in this area,” said Terri Lonier, executive director of the Coleman Entrepreneurship Center at DePaul. The university was one of 14 to be ranked

on both lists, and the only one on both lists from Chicago. “I don’t think it comes down to any single reason, I think it’s because we have so much to offer DePaul students in many areas of entrepreneurship. It’s our outstanding faculty, it’s the diverse numbers of classes we can offer,” Lonier said. “It’s our track record with alumni who have started successful entrepreneurial companies. And it’s also the events and the hands-on learning opportunities that we can offer at the center.” Both Lonier and professor Harold Welsch emphasized the two parts of entrepreneurship at DePaul. There is the academic side, which contains the classes, the undergraduate and graduate programs

of entrepreneurial study; the theoretical aspects. The Coleman Entrepreneurship Center handles the hands-on aspects of entrepreneurship, with programs, seminars, workshops, competitions and outreach to the community. “The ranking really affects both dimensions. It gives legitimacy to both the academic discipline, and it enhances the credibility of the center in that more people are aware now of the services that we offer, and more people would like to learn about entrepreneurship,” Welsch said. Students involved with entrepreneurship at DePaul raved about the programs put on

See ENTREPRENEUR, page 6

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NYU professor discusses trend of living alone By Parker Asmann Copy Editor

When you think of the words “alone” and “lonely,” you likely think of an isolated individual sitting in a dimly lit corner contemplating the events of their life. But that’s not the case for everyone. Students and faculty ventured to the third floor of the Student Center on Friday to hear New York University sociology professor Eric Klinenberg discuss the greater themes of his new book, “Going Solo: The Extraordinary Rise and Surprising Appeal of Living Alone,” and debunk the myths that tend to surround living alone. “I was wrong about nearly everything I thought before I conducted the research for this book,” Klinenberg said before entering into his dialogue about his findings. As with many literary works, writers often coin a temporary title to use throughout the writing process until they have their light bulb moment. And Klinenberg was no different. With original plans to have the book titled, “Alone in America,” the research that Klinenberg and his team of more than 30 graduate students from NYU conducted soon proved how misleading that title truly was. Historically, those who lived alone were generally single men who were migrant workers. According to the United States Census on Housing, in 1950 only 9 percent of the American population was living alone, and only 22 percent of men were unmarried. However, we’ve seen an astronomical shift in those numbers. Today more than 50 percent of the population is single, going against the norm that people must marry young, which has been so traditionally evident in various cultures. “Living alone is one of the biggest social changes of the last 50 years; we’ve just failed to identify it,” Klinenberg said.

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NYU professor Eric Klinenberg speaks at DePaul Sept. 19. Klinenberg talks about his book, “Going Solo: The Extraordinary Rise and Surprising Appeal of Living Alone.” In 2002, Klinenberg published his first book, “Heat Wave: A Social Autopsy of Disaster in Chicago.” Throughout that process, he explored the disastrous heat wave that took place in Chicago in July 1995, where temperatures soared above 100 degrees and in one week’s time, more than 700 people perished. With that, Klinenberg stumbled upon the driving force for his latest work. “I was unbelievably fascinated with how many people I found living alone, and I had to dive in and find out more,” Klinenberg said. With more than 300 interviews conducted across the United States and Europe, Klinenberg and his team developed a handful of structural consistencies

among the places that had the highest rates of people living alone, mostly in Scandinavia. Wealth, a flourishing market, a strong welfare state and the growing independence of women all contributed to high rates of solo living. To complement these findings, the research team also found that men and women living alone felt a higher sense of freedom, personal control, self-realization, solitude and connection. “For young adults, living alone is how you grow up and become an adult,” Klinenberg said. “You retreat after certain experiences to build yourself back up and make a stronger return into the social world.” At first, it’s easy to think people living

alone are more prone to burrow into their living spaces and shut themselves out from the world, but it’s quite the opposite. Klinenberg found that people living by themselves transform the cities they live in into their own living rooms, and are more prone to enter into the social world. James Kim, a first-year transfer student at DePaul and native of South Korea said Klinenberg’s findings were right on point. “Traditionally in South Korea, families all live together; it only seems to be the elderly toward the end of their lives who are living alone,” Kim said. “I think growing up in this type of environment made living alone more appealing to me. I mean I absolutely love it.” Although not everyone in attendance fits the demographic that Klinenberg had centered his research on, it was clear that, at the very least, he had opened up people’s eyes to think of living alone in a more positive light, one that doesn’t imply disconnectedness. Sam Jacobson, a senior at Chicago’s Northeastern University, attended the event for a sociology class he was currently enrolled in. He had no previous knowledge of the author, or the work he was discussing. “I enjoy living with other people, but I think I’d also feel comfortable living alone, it’d be easier, that’s for sure,” Jacobson said. “This definitely shed some light on a topic I hadn’t really thought too much about.” Living alone gets a bad rep far too frequently, and people tend to forget there’s also nothing lonelier than living with the wrong person. Klinenberg successfully deflated the negative air that surrounded the topic. After all, we all now live in a vastly changing social world where more people are coming in and out of marriages, opting to be single, and finding a greater sense of independence. “It’s our interdependence that makes our independence possible,” Klinenberg said.

DePaul professor named mover and shaker by Crain's Chicago Business By Anne Malina Contributing Writer

DePaul Professor Ron Culp has been named among Crain's Chicago Business Magazine’s Who's Who in Chicago Business for 2014. Who’s Who is described on Crain’s website as a “directory of Chicago's movers and shakers… from Fortune 500 CEOs to civic leaders to philanthropists.” Culp received this honor as a result of his extensive work in the field of public relations. Outside his work at DePaul, Culp runs a PR consulting business that he founded called Culp & Co. He has created and writes for a PR advice blog called CulpWrit, and has recently cowritten a book with DePaul Professor Matt Ragas titled "Business Essentials for Strategic Communicators: Creating Shared Value for the Organization and its Stakeholders." Despite his many accomplishments and accolades, Culp describes himself as having simply fallen into the field of PR.

“I started out in journalism when I graduated from college,” Culp said. “And then I kind of accidentally [sic] fell into public relations and I fell in love with it, and have been infatuated ever since.” This is not Culp’s first time being named to the list. He said that he’d been on the list two or three times before this year. After working in corporate public relations for about 35 years and government public relations for about 10 years, he was eligible for retirement, but decided to explore other PR opportunities. He worked at PR firm Ketchum for about seven years, after which he decided to start consulting with a few clients independently, mostly with senior executives and CEOs who were trying to rebrand themselves. After this, he became an adjunct at DePaul in addition to his private consulting. But before long, he was asked to become a full-time faculty member and professional director of the Public Relations and Advertising program (PRAD).

“I look at it as helping train the next generation of public relations leaders,” Culp said. “It’s an impressive group of students in this college.” Culp said he probably works 60 to 80 hours per week, with most of that time dedicated to DePaul. His dedication to his students shows. John Dangles, an alumnus of DePaul’s PRAD program, had nothing but good things to say about his former professor, stating that he was “blown away” by the fact “Professor Culp was able to get [their] class access to communications and business leaders across a wide range of agencies and companies.” Dangles is now working in the PR field, and said that Culp’s guidance helped him get there. “[Culp] provide[d] me with such great outstanding advice for my career. More than anything, [he] taught me the importance of networking and the connections I make with my colleagues.” DePaul grad and former student of Culp’s, Andra Pintiliuc said she “couldn't be more excited

for him.” Pintiliuc, said “[Culp’s] dedication to his students and the field of public relations make him a perfect candidate for this honor.” She said that taking Culp’s class essentially changed her life. “[W]ithout his insight into the industry or personalized guidance, there is no way I would have gained the skills or confidence to thrive in the professional position I am in now,” Pintiliuc said. “From agency visits to resume tips, I can say with complete confidence that Ron's class was crucial in preparing me for a world beyond the college classroom and was among the best experiences I've had at DePaul.” Culp’s connections with his colleagues are no less remarkable than his influence on his students. “He has had an amazing career,” Ragas said. “And to have someone of his caliber on our faculty and to be a colleague [is] just fantastic and the recognition is very well deserved.” Ragas and Culp’s book is a culmination of the two professors’ careers in the field

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Ron Culp was named to Crain's Chicago Business' annual "Who's Who" list. and in teaching. “[The book has] grown out, in a large part, our classes and teaching here at DePaul,” Ragas said. “It’s geared toward students as a textbook but also toward working professionals as a manual of sorts.” It has a release date set for Dec. 17 and can be found on Amazon.com.

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Fioretti announces run for mayor, criticizes Emanuel By Brenden Moore Campus News Editor

The mayoral race has heated up in the past few weeks as Ald. Bob Fioretti (2nd Ward) announced his bid to unseat incumbent Rahm Emanuel. The 2nd Ward alderman made his announcement in front of a crowd of supporters in the gymnasium of East-West University in the South Loop. He wasted no time going after the mayor for a slew of perceived failings and shortcomings on promises made. “Our current mayor promised so much, and like many of us, I hoped he would deliver,” Fioretti said. “But our schools are being gutted, our streets are not safer and so many are missing out on economic opportunities and jobs.” Fioretti, elected to his current office in 2007, has been the most outspoken critic of the mayor on the council and is one of the leaders of the eight-member anti-Emanuel progressive caucus. “Four years ago Rahm Emanuel promised he was going to be tough,” he said. “People voted for tough, but all we got was ‘tough luck.’ ” The speech focused on three main areas: the economy, education and crime. If elected, the alderman pledged to increase the city’s minimum wage to $15 per hour, impose a 1 percent commuter tax for those who work in the city but live outside it, and to hire 1,000 additional police officers to patrol the streets. Fioretti seemed to take a page out of New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio’s playbook, by painting the narrative that Chicago is a tale of two cities, one thriving and one struggling. For his part, Fioretti promised “to be an advocate not just for the businesses in the Loop — but for the parts of the city that are too often ignored, where crime is a part of daily life, where

there aren’t enough jobs.” Despite having the backing of an overwhelming majority on the city council, as well as having ties to hometown President Barack Obama, Emanuel’s popular support has taken a dive over the course of his term. A Chicago Tribune poll taken in August showed the mayor with a 35 percent approval rating, well below where any incumbent would like to be five months before facing re-election. “I think that part of it is his personality, I mean he comes across as a tough guy, and some people think that he’s unlikeable,” Michael Rance, president of the DePaul College Democrats said. “I also think that there are a lot of problems in Chicago right now that need to be addressed, and some people feel like they aren’t being addressed quickly enough.” Emanuel has repeatedly been criticized for closing more than 50 public schools largely on Chicago’s South and West sides, and he also took a hit as many do not think he is doing enough to combat the city’s crime problem. Support among AfricanAmericans and Hispanics for the mayor has dwindled. Despite this, Fioretti is the only major challenger to enter the field as of now. Chicago Teacher’s Union President Karen Lewis has been exploring a run, but has not yet officially entered the race. Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, considered by many to be the biggest threat to the mayor’s re-election effort, passed on a run to focus on her own re-election. Even with Emanuel’s unpopularity, any challenge to him will be an uphill battle. The mayor is a seasoned political operative who already has $8.3 million stashed away in his campaign account, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. “I don’t think that (Fioretti) could defeat Rahm Emanuel in a mayor’s race,” political science professor Larry Bennett, said. “People don’t come out of the city

Illinois unemployment rate dips By Jim Shur The Associated Press

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Illinois’ unemployment fell in August to 6.7 percent, the sixth straight monthly decrease in the state's jobless rate, the Illinois Department of Employment Security said Thursday. The latest figure, down one-tenth of a percentage point from July, represents a drop from 9.2 percent one year ago and marks the largest year-over-year decline since 1984, the department said. The last time the rate was lower than 6.7 was in July 2008, when it was 6.6 percent. There are 40,600 more jobs than one year ago, according to Thursday's announcement, though the meaning of that was open to interpretation by Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn and his Republican challenger, Bruce Rauner. Using his visit Thursday to a global Chicago pump-rebuilding company as a backdrop, Quinn heralded August's employment showing as “proof that Illinois' comeback continues.” “More people are working today than at any time in the past six years, and that is thanks in part to companies like Hydro who are staking their future right here in the Land of Lincoln,” Quinn said, noting that Hydro — with more than 430 employees worldwide — has grown its workforce by 15 percent during the past year. “While we have more work to do,

we are getting the job done, and Illinois is headed in the right direction,” said Quinn, seeking a second full term. Rauner, while acknowledging that “it's always good news when more Illinoisans are working,” countered Quinn's enthusiasm, insisting “we still have a huge ways to go to get out of the massive hole” he blamed on Quinn, Quinn predecessor and now-imprisoned Rod Blagojevich, and Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. “We need to put our economy on jet fuel, and under Pat Quinn it's struggling along on leaded gas,” Rauner, a wealthy venture capitalist, said in a statement. Despite their months of retreating, Illinois' unemployment numbers remained stubbornly higher than the nationwide rate, which has fallen to 6.1 percent in August from 6.2 percent the previous month — only because some of those out of work gave up looking. The government doesn't count people as unemployed unless they are actively searching for a job. U.S. employers added just 142,000 jobs last month, according to the Labor Department, down from 212,000 in July. That followed a six-month streak of monthly job gains in excess of 200,000. The leisure and hospitality sector led the way in Illinois last month, adding some 5,000 jobs statewide. Roughly 4,300 jobs were added in the trade, transportation and utilities arena, along with 3,300 in professional and business services.

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Ald. Bob Fioretti announced his bid for mayor earlier this month. The second ward alderman has been Mayor Rahm Emanuel's staunchest opponent on the city council. council and run for mayor.” According to Bennett, Fioretti’s lack of name recognition and ability to challenge the mayor’s massive war chest will hurt him. He added that conditions are much more favorable for the mayor in a low turnout election, which this next one will likely be. And if Lewis decides to jump in, those who oppose the mayor risk splitting the vote. While the mayor has yet to announce his re-election bid, his campaign appears as though it will be centered on making tough and sometimes unpopular but necessary decisions. “Time and again, Ald. Fioretti has shown no backbone for making tough choices and little respect for Chicago taxpayers' pocketbooks,” Emanuel campaign spokesman Steve Mayberry said

in a statement. “Chicago can't tax itself out of our problems. Chicago needs, and has, a strong leader who has shown that he is willing to make tough decisions.” With two contrasting views of how to lead the city, it appears as though the campaign will offer voters a distinct choice. “I know that the DePaul Democrats were actually able to meet with Ald. Fioretti last year and he seemed like a great guy and a great alderman, so it’ll be interesting to see how his ideas stack up with Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s,” Rance said. Chicago will vote in February 2015. If no candidate receives an absolute majority, the top two finishers will advance to a runoff in April. Last election, Emanuel had an absolute majority with 55 percent of the vote, with the closest challenger, Gery Chico, only obtaining 24 percent.

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ELECTION PREVIEW ILLINOIS GOVERNOR RACE 2014

Bruce Rauner

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Pat Quinn

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What you need to know...

• Supports charter schools, school choice and merit pay for teachers

• Pledges to invest $6 billion in education, supports public schools

• Against raising state minimum wage without restrictions, would support national increase

• Supports minimum wage increase to $10.10 an hour without restrictions

• Pledges to repeal the Quinn-passed 2011 state income tax increase (increased income taxes decrease from 5 percent to 3 percent)

• Strong proponent of marriage equality, woman's right to choose

• Supports overhaul of state tax code • Desires to create right-to-work zones, where local communities can decide if workers have to join a union (has support of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce, other pro-business groups)

• Supported and passed the pension reform law passed last year • Advocate for labor unions, right to collectively bargain (has the endorsements of most major unions)

From the Sept. 9 debate... We need a government that works for the people again, that is pro-growth, pro- job creation, that will bring down the tax burden on our working families in the state.

We want more purchasing power in the hands of people who work hard and work 40 hours a week, but they're living in poverty and that isn't right.

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Pat Quinn is in trouble because he has engaged in cronyism and corruption and is a failed governor.

(Rauner) made his fortune on the misfortune of vulnerable human beings, workers and consumers.

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Greek life continues to grow SGA approves budget, despite 25 percent cut By Brenden Moore

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Members of Phi Mu participate in last year's Relay for Life event. As a new sorority on campus, this is the first year that Phi Mu will conduct formal recruitment for new members.

Panhellenic fall recruitment begins on campus By Danielle Harris Staff Writer

The ever-growing Greek life at DePaul will continue to develop as fall recruitment begins this week with meeting new people, participating in community service, countless leadership opportunities and expanding one’s resume all adding to the allure of rushing for a fraternity or sorority. Registration for Panhellenic recruitment ended Sunday and this year the incoming class is expected to be even larger than usual. “We’ve noticed a lot of interest this year which is really getting Panhellenic and our eight chapters really excited to see what happens,” said Maddi

Ulrich, a DePaul junior and Panhellenic Council President. DePaul, a university not known for its Greek life, still has plenty to offer those who join — even without houses or as many members as state schools. “I would be willing to argue that our chapters are extremely philanthropically driven, full of motivated members who want to make this community one of the strongest and most impressive at DePaul, and that we have an incredibly unique experience,” Ulrich said. “While we may not be your ‘typical’ Greek school, we have a ton of benefits that make this a truly one of a kind, life-changing experience.” Taylor Fischer, DePaul junior and member of Delta Zeta, agrees with Ulrich. Fischer is a firm believer that Greek life has significantly enriched her life at DePaul for the better. “Joining Delta Zeta was the best decision of my college career thus far. The friends I’ve made, the opportunities

I’ve been given and the crazy stories along the way have made these past two years incomparable,” Fischer said. There is no lack of negative conations towards Greek life as well. This is especially true regarding fraternities and the men who are apart of them. However, when asked what they search for in PNMs— potential new members for those in the know—the answer was admirably proper. “We’re looking for guys that are open minded and teachable so we can mold them into true gentlemen.” Nick Cannella said, DePaul senior and member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon. With eight sororities within the Panhellenic Council, six fraternities in the Interfraternity Council and 14 multicultural sororities and fraternities making up the Multicultural Greek Council, there are plenty of options for those looking to find their home away from home in DePaul’s Greek life.

ENTREPRENEUR, continued from front page by the Coleman Center. “I really value the meet-ups. I get to hear from everyone’s experiences. Everyone is more than happy to help out” said Peter Szczepanski, a senior computer science major, and the chief technology officer of DePaul CEO, the school’s entrepreneurship club. Other students loved the access they received from professors. “Professors are very supportive. I’ve never taken an entrepreneurship class, but I’ve gone to three plus professors for guidance on ventures,” said Riley Masunaga, a senior marketing major. Masunaga came to DePaul from Hawaii specifically for its entrepreneurship program. He won the bronze award at

the DePaul Innovation awards, and was the Coleman Scholar in 2012. “They did a lot to support me in the ventures I’m involved with and the positions I’ve had,” Masunaga said. Current students aren’t the only ones excited about DePaul’s boost in the rankings. Gio Perez, who graduated in spring 2013 with an entrepreneurship degree, is now working at a small, 5-yearold company with his brother, and was enthusiastic about the entrepreneurship program at DePaul. “I think the ranking could benefit the school and attract even more quality students,” Perez said. “But it goes to show all the hard work everyone has been doing leading up to this.

The reason we’re now 15 is the work the staff is doing and what the students are doing to drive the program forward.” While at DePaul, Perez was a resident adviser, a S.T.A.R.S. mentor, founded skydiving club FreeFall DePaul, took his notary, and worked in real estate. “Students are understanding that career paths take many twists and turns,” Lonier said. “Many are seeking to become self-employed or start their own companies either as a temporary option until they find full-time employment or as an intentional career choice. “Being able to take classes and participate in activities at the center helps decrease the learning curve, and increase the chances of success.”

executive board and general body, gifts, a banquet, food and Campus News Editor other expenses. Also included Senators from the were amounts between $60 Student Government and $115 to be spent at the Association passed a budget discretion of each executive bill overwhelmingly during board member as stated the first meeting of the year. by the SGA Constitution. According to the The bill passed 23-1, Constitution, “the President, with Joseph Kerins, senator for Intercultural Awareness, Vice President, and Treasurer being the lone No vote. shall cooperatively create a line The $16,048 budget is a item budget for the immediately following fiscal 25 percent year,” and at reduction from least two out last year, and of the three in many ways must approve displays the The process is it before it goes budget crunch really organic. to the senate throughout for approval. the university. Sofia has some “ T h e “Within ideas to bring to process is s t u d e n t the table; Vice really organic,” affairs, a lot of President Christina von Nida said. different places “Sofia has some had different Vera had some to bring cuts, and that ideas to bring to the ideas to the table; was just kind table. Vice President of SGA’s share Christina Vera of it,” Matthew Matthew von Nida, had some ideas von Nida, SGA president to bring to the president of table. But really, SGA, said. there’s not a lot “But we’re of flexibility making it work.” outside basic things from According to a copy of office supplies to promotional the budget obtained by the DePaulia, $6,500 went toward material, and things to that operational expenses such as extent that really just went with offices supplies, printing and our budget as small as it is.” Kerins, the lone no promotional materials. vote, said that he opposed According to treasurer it as he questioned some of Sophia Lammers, the the items that were funded organization is trying to cut back as well as the amount of in many areas when possible. time given to look it over. “We’ve cut back on "For something so our promotional material important, I feel we should significantly by about 50 percent,” she said. “So we’ve be provided more time before such decisions," been trying to make cuts making Kerins said. SGA meets everywhere, and focus on Thursday nights at 6 p.m. only buying things that are a necessity within the office.” Other items budgeted include retreats for the

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DePaul sets record service hours

The museum is home to some of the most iconic art in history, and it features world-class exhibits. The ranking was part of the site’s 2014 Travelers’ Choice Awards Top 25 MuseumsWorld. According to TripAdvisor, the ranking results are based on the quality and quantity of reviews collected during 2013 for museums worldwide. TripAdvisor is known as one of the leading sites in travel reviews. It annually names the best tourist attractions, hotels and restaurants in major cities across the world in the Travelers’ Choice Awards. NBC Chicago reported comments by Barbara Messing, chief marketing officer for TripAdvisor. She spoke about the awards, stating: “Some of the world’s most cultural institutions are represented with the Travelers’ Choice Museums thanks to the feedback shared by millions of travelers around the world.” The list also showed the Art Institute trumped other world-famous art museums in the rankings, including the Louvre in Paris and the Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art in New York City. The Art Institute tweeted on Sept. 17: “We're feeling the love! Thanks for all the warm wishes and for making us the #1 museum in the world. @TripAdvisor”. The Museum of Science and Industry made the Top 25 National Museums list, too, ranking at No. 16.

By Brenden O'Brien Contributing Writer

DePaul University, well-known for its emphasis on the Vincentian mission of service, set a new record for service hours during the 2012-13 academic year. The university said in a press release that students recorded a recordbreaking amount of 518,848 hours of community service. This staggering amount of hours showed how important the Vincentian question, “What must be done?” was for the student body. For Director of Campus Ministry Sister Catherine Norris, this record of service hours showed how involved students are in bettering the community. “It really emphasizes being part of the Vincentian family,” Norris said. “The best part about this record is that it really gets students involved on campus and gives them a sense of service to the community.” To achieve this record, students worked in a number of various community service learning activities. “The activities vary widely from direct service to technology, health, research and educational activities,” Howard Rosing, executive director of the Irwin W. Steans Center for Community-based Service Learning, said.

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The Art Institute of Chicago was named the No. 1 museum in the world by TripAdvisor.

While DePaul University has a number of service-learning opportunities, one service-learning area in particular helped achieve this record. “I must say that, among all the areas of the institution, a large percentage of hours come from our nursing students,” Rosing said. “They offer an enormous amount of health-related clinician and community-based service-learning support to Chicago communities.” With more than 500,000 hours completed, students of DePaul helped a multitude of people within the city

of Chicago. The amount of service students completed showed exactly “what must be done” to help other people.

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The Art Institute of Chicago was named the best museum in the United States and the world on Sept. 17 by tripadvisor.com.

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LINCOLN PARK CAMPUS Sept. 10 1) A disorderly conduct report was filed for a Chartwells

employee who was unruly on the second floor of the Student Center.

2) A theft report was filed regarding a computer taken from the Student Center.

Sept. 13 3) A simple battery was reported regarding an incident in the lot at 990 W. Fullerton Ave.

4) A criminal defacement of property report was filed for writing in the men’s restroom in the Richardson Library.

5) An illegal consumption of alcohol by a minor report was filed regarding a woman who was intoxicated at Munroe Hall. The offender was transported to Illinois Masonic by Chicago EMT.

6) A smell of marijuana report was filed for a room in Sheffield Square. No drugs were found.

7) A criminal trespass to real property report was filed for an

offender at the Ray Meyer Fitness Center. He was told not to be on DePaul property.

8) A disorderly conduct report was filed for a person using

a university computer who was not authorized to be on the computer. Offender refused to leave, but then exited the building at the request of Public Safety.

Sept. 15 9) A theft report was filled for a bicycle taken from the rack at the Ray Meyer Fitness Center.

10) A disturbance report was filed for a disruption at the desk of the Student Center.

sept. 10 11) A theft report was filed for a bottle of pills taken from a table at the DePaul Center.

Sept. 11 12) A criminal trespass report was filed for the arrest of a

person in the loading dock of the Daley Building. The offender was previously told not to be on DePaul property.

sept. 12 13) A theft report was filed for a soap dispenser missing from the 11th floor restroom in the DePaul Center.

14) A criminal damage report was filed for graffiti on the kitchen door of Pazzo’s restaurant in the Lewis Center. sept. 13 15) A criminal trespass warning was given to a person who

urinated on the floor of the DePaul Center.

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Paola Sanchez, who plays Camila, runs a scene during tech rehearsal Sept. 19.

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“She’s spunky, she’s passionate, she really Washington Heights neighborhood in New York City that does light a fire under seeks to continue claiming their neighborhood as home. your ass,” he said. “She “Each character in the play is caught between a dream of knows what she wants, the Caribbean and kind of the American dream,” explained and she believes in you Portes, the director and head of the Master of Fine Arts a lot and really wants acting program. you to be great … she’s This modern show — which originally debuted inspiring.” on Broadway in March 2008 — is a high-energy piece Portes echoed her grounded with flavorful hip-hop and Latin music. Because love for the cast and From left, Lucy Blehar and Wesley Toledo share a moment onstage together. The Theatre School doesn’t have a musical theater program, crew. Looking back at the singing and dancing of this Tony Award-winning one of their first rehearsals, she remembered their first run musical isn’t their main priority. through a poignant song that took her breath away. “What we focus on is: how do you inhabit a character “I’m a director … I don’t have emotions,” she joked. in song?” Portes said. “We’re not trained in the technique “But the fact that the actors entered the moment fully for of singing and in the technique of dancing, but we really this first time in the rehearsal room blew my mind. I was ground ourselves in the character relationships and story.” crying my eyes out at the end of that moment.” Aside from Portes as director, the production is entirely This is the first musical for most of the cast while at student run. With the program’s focus on acting, the DePaul, but musicals aren’t a foreign concept to many of production won’t have the same splash or intense dancing them who have past musical experience from high school. as the Broadway production. Sofia Tew, a junior acting major “The great thing about theater who plays Daniela, comes from a is that a piece that was fantastic on musical theater background and Broadway can be relived and relived performed in about 16 musicals in different ways and interpreted in before leaving Houston to attend different ways for generations to DePaul. come,” she said. The actors also use “I realized I was actually more of their Shakespeare training to figure an actor who could sing instead of out how to handle the songs and a singer who could act, and I really lyrics. wanted to work on my acting,” Tew Toledo, who leads the company said. “So it’s great that DePaul has as the charismatic narrator Usnavi, this musical every other year and admitted that singing is not his that they’re giving us this training Photos by GRANT MYATT | THE DEPAULIA strong suit. so we know what the process is like.” “I can sing, but I’m not a trained With solid acting training Juwan Lockett performs his song “Benny's Dispatch” singer,” he said while laughing. “But from DePaul’s program, she now while in tech rehearsal on the Fullerton Stage. I don’t sing that much in the show, I recognizes that they “have so much actually rap a lot, which is awesome. more to bring to the table than just “This show is my life right now, and I wouldn’t ask for it That’s definitely been easier than our voices.” any other way,” Sanchez said. “A lot of people when they’re the singing.” Tackling this musical in just doing musicals get sick of the music, but when we leave the Although, the rapping wasn’t about a month, the rehearsal process rehearsal room we’re still singing, and that’s amazing.” a complete breeze and involved has been fast and intense with Looking past the surface, the heartwarming story that weeks of practice. He said his key many eight-hour rehearsal days drives this show hits home for many involved. Portes, to nailing it down was repetition. Wesley Toledo, a senior acting major jam-packed with learning multiple who is Cuban-America, feels a personal connection to the Toledo would sit with the script and who plays Usnavi, leads the cast as the musical numbers, scenes and characters. But whether Latino or not, the show’s central listen to the songs on repeat while narrator of “In the Heights.” dances. The cast is currently in tech concepts of feeling like an outsider and finding your “home” repeating it at least 15 to 20 times in rehearsals on the Fullerton Stage is relatable to almost anyone. one sitting. Then he would take a short break, sit back down now and the show will begin with preview performances “My personal mission is to put work on stage that and do it again. Oct. 1 and run through Oct. 12. reflects a 21st century audience,” Portes said. “I’m trying to Despite some challenging sections, Toledo said Portes As Sanchez’s first quarter in the casting pool and first make sure that when anyone walks into the theatre they can is the driving force behind the show, setting the tone for the show at DePaul, her face lit up with passion while talking say, ‘I see myself in some way’ … because to see yourself show and rehearsals. about “In the Heights.” tells you that you matter.”

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Ranks on ranks on ranks

DePaul grabs No. 1 college town title By Brenden Moore Campus News Editor

DePaul was named No. 1 in the “Great College Town” category in Princeton Review’s annual college rankings. With its two main campuses located in Lincoln Park and the Loop, such a ranking does not come as a shock, despite the university not being located in a stereotypical college town. DePaul has topped the list in the past, and his always near the top in the category. “My first week at DePaul, I came home from a Sox game on the Red Line around 11 p.m. and saw our students just getting onto the L,’” said the Rev. Dennis H. Holtschneider, DePaul president, in a press release. “It taught me two things. First, I was obviously getting old if I was coming home when they were going out. Second, our students obviously loved Chicago.” The university also received acolades for being the third best college city and for being a top 15 entreprenurial college. Other area schools joined DePaul in the rankings as well, with Loyola and University of Illinois-Chicago gaining some recognition, and the University of Chicago being ranked high in many areas. The Hyde Park-based university had the best ranked college library in the country and was named the best value for a private university. According to the press release, DePaul's enrollment is 23,401, making it the largest Catholic university in the country.

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Nation &World Scotland: No to independence

Voters choose to preserve union with England By AJ Karolczak Contributing Writer

Marked by record voter turnout and participation, the Scottish people rejected the option of becoming an independent nation Sept. 18, choosing to remain part of the United Kingdom. The electorate took to the polls to answer one question: “Should Scotland become an independent country?” “No” received 55 percent of the vote, with “Yes” being defeated by collecting 45 percent. The BBC reported a voter turnout of 84.59 percent for all of Scotland. Part of the United Kingdom since 1707, the Scottish setup has allowed them to operate with a partial self-government. Despite Scotland having its own parliament, DePaul cultural geography Professor Euan Hague explained in an interview with WBEZ radio that many policies and issues are still decided by the U.K. parliament as U.K. issues. Much of the conflict stems from disagreement and differences with the London establishment. Before the vote, Prime Minister David Cameron pleaded for the Scottish people to retain their union, while calling a vote for “yes” as a “divorce” that would allow for no turning back, according to Al Jazeera. Cameron, a conservative, contrasts with the more leftleaning Scottish parliament. The Conservatives only possess 15 of 129 Scottish seats. Independence has been championed by the Scottish National Party since it won a minority of parliament seats in 2007, and a majority in 2011. Scottish nationalism has especially been on the rise in 2014, with Scotland playing host to this summer’s Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, and the upcoming Ryder Cup, a point made by Hague. A number of issues regarding an independent Scotland became key topics of debate. Financial questions regarding a potential currency of the new state included discussion of retaining the Pound Sterling, joining the questionable Euro, or creating a new currency. Regarding the international ramifications of independence, Hague concluded: “I think the U.S. has been very late to wake up to this issue. We're talking about

the dividing up of the U.S.'s major post-WW2 ally and partner. Also, there is a U.S./U.K. nuclear naval base in Scotland, and the ‘yes’ vote manifesto says they’ll be nonnuclear. What would happen to the U.S. alliance in NATO? Would the U.K. leave the U.N. Security Council?” In line with Hague’s comment, the pro-independence website YesScotland said the nuclear weapons stored in Scotland conflicts with the Scottish sentiment of opposition to such weapons. On the issue of NATO membership, BBC reported that until two years ago, the Scottish National Party held an anti-NATO stance. Regarding European Union (EU) membership, a vote for independence would have set a precedent for succession within an EU member state. The EU made it clear that Scotland would be forced to apply like other nations, and would not retain membership simply because of their relationship with the U.K. The referendum also brought up a number of questions as to the ethics of who should or should not be able to participate in an independence vote. Hague broke this down. “The voter registration is based on residency, so noncitizens who have residency can vote,” he said. UK citizens who were born in Scotland, but now live abroad were unable to participate. Hague, among such citizens, said that this included nearly 750,000 people worldwide, whose citizenship status would be affected by the vote, but had no say in the election. Professor H. Peter Steeves, of the DePaul Philosophy Department, agreed that defining the referendum as “democratic” or not is a tricky subject. “Who should get to vote in an election or referendum? Everyone who is affected by the outcome? On such grounds, then, the referendum concerning Scottish separatism should include all of Great Britain,” Steeves said. “Or perhaps all of Europe, or even all of the world. That would only seem fair if we’re going by the criteria of ‘All affected parties get a say.’ In a globalized world, we're all affected by this decision. But surely this isn’t appropriate.” Steeves also challenged the referendum’s two choices of “yes” or “no”, saying this would appear

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Alistair Darling, leader of the No Campaign to preserve Scottish-English unity, speaks at a press conference after the announcement of the referendum's results Sept. 19.

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Supporters of Scottish independence express disappointment after the vote tallies were announced. to illustrate only two possible paths for the future of Scotland. “The referendum itself has reduced a complicated question of interdependency to a dualist binary,” he said. Over the course of the summer, the “yes” campaign was portrayed as having gained ground. But Hague offered an explanation for this. “The short answer for why the polls narrowed is that ‘no’ assumed they would win. They didn’t do a great deal of

door-to-door and on the ground voter outreach.” A “yes” vote would have begun the process for independence to be complete after 18 months. But even with the “no” victory, a strong message has been sent to London indicating that the status quo must change. According to BBC News, following the result, the UK government has vowed to give more powers to the Scottish parliament, with the first details of such an agreement scheduled

to publish next month. The U.K.’s three largest political parties — the Conservative Party, The Labour Party, and the Liberal Democrats — all signaled their support in the transfer of responsibilities to Scotland, though each party has a different approach. With more powers to be granted to Scotland, this unleashes new questions as to whether Wales and Northern Ireland also deserve such independent treatment.

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Congress approves arming of Syrian rebels Measure marks increasing U.S. re-involvement in Middle East By Kevin Gross Nation & World Editor

With the escalating reign of chaos conducted by extremist militant group Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) — also known as the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) — Congress approved a measure on Sept. 18 to arm and train other rebel groups in Syria to combat ISIS, signaling another aspect of the United States’ growing re-involvement in the troubled region. Preceding the Congressional measure, President Obama had already been utilizing executive action to order a series of actions in the region. Aug. 9 marked the beginning of a series of airstrikes in northwest Iraq designed to stem militants’ territorial advances into the lands of the Yazidis, a Kurdish minority threatened with genocide at the hands of ISIS. The United States had also sent military advisers to Baghdad to help train Iraqi security forces. In addition to these actions meant to protect minorities in Iraq, the United States had previously conducted a failed rescue attempt of captured American journalist James Foley, who was later beheaded. “Our objective is clear: We will degrade, and ultimately destroy, ISIL through a comprehensive and sustained counter terrorism strategy,” Obama stated on Sept. 10 in a speech addressing U.S. involvement in the region. While addressing the topic of American ground troops, Obama said, “I want the American people to understand … (that efforts)

will not involve American combat troops fighting on foreign soil.” ISIS functioned as a cell of AlQaeda from October 2004 until February 2014. The Washington Post cited al-Qaida’s distaste for ISIS’s “unpredictability” and “lack of consultation” as a factor in the split. Since then, they have rapidly expanded their territorial control over northwestern Iraq, as well as consolidating their control over many of the rebel groups in eastern Syria that have been combating the regime of Bashar al-Assad. In addition to the execution of Foley, they have also been responsible for circulating high-profile videos of their executions of U.S. journalist Steven Sotloff and British aid worker David Haines across the Internet. Currently, the group is holding British aid worker Alan Henning hostage, and at least 20 other journalists from around the globe have been reported missing in Syria. ISIS is currently characterized as the wealthiest terror group in history, possibly raking in more than $3 million daily through activities such as oil smuggling, extortion, ransom and human trafficking, according to The Independent, a U.K. publication. This has allowed the group to fund large-scale weapons purchases, and recently many observers of the region have characterized the group as more of a regional army rather than comparing them to terror groups such as al-Qaida. Jason Tsu, a graduate student of international studies at Purdue University, said, “(ISIS’s) ability to

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A member of a Kurdish Popular Protection Unit, which is combating the extremist militant group ISIS in northern Iraq. The United States has been supporting forces in Iraq fighting ISIS, and Congress just voted to arm many other groups in Syria to combat ISIS. dominate territory is much more similar to militias like Joseph Kony’s Lord’s Resistance Army, rather than using the tactics that Americans traditionally perceive with terrorism.” Despite the brutality of the group, however, some question whether the United States’ intervention will lead to any longterm stability in the region. “Really, the problem with Western interventionism is that it often ignores the cultural or structural factors underlying conflict,” Khaled Keshk, a DePaul professor of Islamic Studies and Middle Eastern societies, said. “For instance, ISIS in Iraq is ‘legitimized’ in part by sectarian divide in Iraq. The Shia Muslim majority dominates society in areas like Baghdad, and Sunni frustration may sometimes get channeled through support for ISIS. But what easy economic or

political incentives are there to get the Shia dominated government or Shia business leaders to become more inclusive? … This is a problem largely outside of outsiders’ influence.” “With the (Syrian rebels), there’s also a practical question over whether their influence has diminished over the past years beyond the point of being able to combat both ISIS and the Assad regime, even with U.S. help,” Keshk said. “They have already been pleading to the West for help for awhile now, after all. And the U.S. may only be adding fuel to the regional fire, without the guarantee they will end ISIS.” FBI Director James Comey also warned that U.S. military actions may boost the militants’ cause in some ways, acknowledging that ISIL had stepped up its global social media recruiting efforts after the

United States began its air strike campaign earlier this year. “(ISIL) may also continue to try to capture American hostages in an attempt to force the U.S. government and people into making concessions that would only strengthen ISIL and further its terrorist operations,” Comey said in a Congressional testimony. Currently, the escalation of U.S. involvement is already written in stone. On Sept. 14, the United States conducted the first of a series of “offensive airstrikes,” and with bipartisan support of interventionism in Congress, other forms of U.S. regional military presence will undoubtedly arise. “With such a complex situation, one must wonder what the correct path is — if it even exists — to combat such an unusual threat,” Tsu said.

Internationalbriefs Catalan region to push for independence referendum CATALONIA, SPAIN

Despite Scotland’s decision to reject independence, lawmakers in Spain’s Catalonia region voted overwhelmingly Friday to give their leader the power to call a secession referendum that the central government in Madrid has denounced as illegal. The prospect of an independent Scotland had captivated European separatists. Besides the Catalans, their ranks include pro-independence Basques in northern Spain; Corsicans who want to break away from France; Italians from several northern regions; and Flemish speakers in Belgium demanding more autonomy, independence or union with the Netherlands. Catalonia's regional president, Artur Mas, supported a Yes vote in Scotland, but stressed Catalans simply wanted the same chance as the Scots. Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy has said he will block a planned Nov. 9 vote in the wealthy northeastern region of 7.5 million people. Later Friday, the Catalan parliament voted 106-28 to give him the power to call a referendum. Mas didn't say when he would sign the decree to set the vote date. Backers called the vote a strong sign of

support. “Catalonia has a social majority that wants independence, a majority in parliament that wants independence and now we have the instrument in this law of public consultation,” said Carme Forcadell, president of the Catalan National Assembly group. Unlike the Scotland vote, the referendum in Catalonia wouldn't result in secession. It would ask Catalans whether they favor secession. If the answer is Yes, Mas says that would give him a political mandate to negotiate a path toward independence. But Spain’s constitution doesn’t allow referendums that don't include all Spaniards, and experts say its Constitutional Court would rule the vote illegal. Catalonia shares cultural traits with the rest of Spain, but many Catalans take pride in the deep differences based on their language. The region, a financial powerhouse, is key to helping Spain emerge from its economic crisis — but locals feel they give too much of their taxes to help the rest of Spain. Content written by the Associated Press

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Spanish Catalans show their support for independence from Spain (story at left).

Suicide bombers kill 15 at Nigerian college KANO, NIGERIA

Two suicide bombers killed at least 15 students Wednesday at a government college in Nigeria’s northern city of Kano, police and emergency officials said. Four men in a tricycle taxi drove up to the Federal College of Education Kano and opened fire when security guards insisted on searching the vehicle, according to a guard who spoke on condition of anonymity because he is not entitled to speak to reporters. One of the attackers got into a lecture hall filled with students and detonated his bomb, and the second blew himself up before he could enter a second lecture hall, according to Kano state police commissioner Aderenle Shinaba. Compiled by Kevin Gross | The DePaulia

He said 34 students were hospitalized with various degrees of injuries. Spokesman Sani Datti of the Nigerian Emergency Management Agency said the bombers also died, making the total death toll 17. Officials said Islamic extremists from Boko Haram were responsible. The group is blamed for five suicide bombings carried out in one week in July in Kano. The extremists have also been blamed for a string of car bombs and suicide bombings that have killed scores of people across their stronghold in northeast Nigeria as well as in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital in the center of the country, and a failed attempt in Lagos, the commercial capital in the southwest.

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CVS Health smokes scrutiny, clears the air By Parker Asmann Copy Editor

CVS Health locations nationwide have recently pledged to stop selling tobacco products, to send a message to customers and competitors regarding the company’s transformation from a largely retail business to a health care provider. And, frankly, it makes sense. Facts are hard to argue, and the realities surrounding tobacco use are no different. Each year in the United States, cigarette smoking is responsible for the deaths of more than 480,000 Americans. This includes an estimated 41,000 people who are killed from exposure to secondhand smoke, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This makes tobacco use the leading preventable cause of death worldwide. Aside from death, tobacco use also leads to a long list of ailments and health problems that range from heart disease and stroke to lung cancer and diabetes. These health concerns force the United States to spend more than $280 billion on direct care for adults affected by these conditions. It sounds crazy that the second-largest pharmacy chain in the United States would want to do something that would decrease profits to curtail these numbers. But it’s nice to see things moving in that direction. From a financial standpoint, there is little aftershock with this decision. According to CVS Health’s annual

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CVS Health no longer carries tobacco products in its stores. This is estimated to be about a $2 billion loss in revenue for the company. report from 2013, the company saw its net revenues for the year settle in at $126 billion. By cutting out the sale of tobacco products to promote a more healthconscious environment, the company has estimated a loss of about $2 billion, a mere fraction of its total revenues, which is hardly a financial sacrifice. If anything, this move exemplifies how serious the company is at establishing itself as a health care destination for people by accepting a short-term revenue cut to see healthier advancements in the future.

In a world where high blood pressure, obesity and substance abuse have continued to cripple the population year after year, the efforts of CVS Health have laid the steppingstones toward a healthier society. It’s no secret that the health care industry is growing at a rapid rate, causing the whole landscape of the system to change simultaneously as pharmacies attempt to acquire as much of the industry as possible. Amid the competition, consumers are

left to decide which pharmacies provide the best care for their needs. By banning tobacco sales, CVS Health has made a conscious effort to appeal to the well-being of its consumers and exemplify a genuine concern for their overall health. Not only has CVS Health eliminated a significantly unhealthy industry from its stores, the company has placed a greater emphasis on services and clinics designed to help people addicted to tobacco use kick the habit. Despite scrutiny for continuing to sell harmful products such as electronic cigarettes and alcohol, CVS Health has acknowledged the unhealthy factions of some of its products and has actively started the process of rebuilding the company’s identity. Needless to say, bearing through a transition process is hardly enough to discredit the positive direction the company has led valued customers. CVS Health has successfully exposed the scrutiny that many health-related businesses, including the company itself, deserve for not accurately reflecting the missions and strategies developed. Undoubtedly, CVS Health has made an admirable step in renovating the antismoking landscape with a commitment to facilitating growth through actively helping Americans get healthier. As its newly reclaimed company identity reflects, CVS Health truly thinks health is everything.

Urban Outfitters: Controversy is trending By Sanjana Karanth Contributing Writer

Urban Outfitters is famous for overpriced, hipster clothing and even more famous for causing frequent media outrages. More than its so-called “edgy” style, UO has been in the limelight for multiple cases of selling insensitive products that have offended a number of cultural and religious groups. Just when UO finally stepped away from the spotlight, however, the company found itself in a whirl of trouble with one of its biggest controversies yet. UO’s website featured a “vintage” $129 Kent State University sweater for sale. Nothing seems wrong with that (looking past the unreasonable price), at first glance. However, a closer inspection reveals distasteful red fabric patterns resembling bloodstains and bullet wounds visible on the sweater. The Kent State sweater was part of UO’s Urban Renewal Vintage line, and according to BuzzFeed, was advertised on the website with the description “Washed soft and perfectly broken in, this vintage Kent State sweatshirt is cut in a loose, slouchy fit. Excellent vintage condition. We only have one, so get it or regret it!” The controversy refers to the

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Urban Outfitters is known for selling controversial clothing, including the Voting is for Old People shirt and Jesus socks. Kent State University shooting of May 1970, where an Army National Guard Unit fired on anti-war student protesters, leaving four students dead and nine others wounded. The tragic event at this Ohio university still poses as a sensitive subject today for those who know of it. That being said, UO should have known better than to allude to such a tragic event. With UO’s negative publicity streak, one would think that the company would learn to be more cautious with pushing the limits on edgy products. UO’s frequent mishaps in the past have managed to anger women’s health advocates, the Navajo Nation and various

cultural groups, like the Irish and Jewish communities. Before the Kent State sweater outrage, UO got in trouble for a T-shirt that read, “Eat Less,” which health advocates said promoted and encouraged eating disorders such as anorexia. UO also sold obscene shirts reading, “Irish I Were Drunk” and “Irish Yoga” with a picture of a vomiting Irish man; this caused Rep. Joe Crowley (D-N.Y.) to write a letter to UO saying, “we know that Irish and Irish-Americans often revel in self-deprecating humor. However, we believe these items represent a step too far.” Kent State University issued a statement Sept. 15 saying, “We take great offense to a company

using our pain for their publicity and profit. This item is beyond poor taste and trivializes a loss of life that still hurts the Kent State community today.” UO sent a tweet Sept. 15 apologizing for the offensive Kent State sweater saying, “Urban Outfitters sincerely apologizes for any offense our Vintage Kent State Sweatshirt may have cause. The red stains are discoloration from the original shade of the shirt and the holes are from the natural wear and fray.” What perplexes me is why UO used its apology to blame the original product for this controversy spark. Was UO so clueless as to not think that this Kent State sweater was a bad

purchase? Whether or not the sweater is made that way on purpose, it was UO’s choice to take this controversial sweater, advertise it as one-of-a-kind and act completely surprised when every corner of the media attacked. After this many bad run-ins with the press, it seems like UO’s motto is that negative publicity is still publicity. We get it, UO. You’re tired of apologizing for your “trendy,” overpriced products. What can almost be guaranteed, unfortunately, is that this will not be the last controversial incident from this store. After all, if it gets your company trending on Twitter, are you really that sorry?

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Is Apple Inc. the next Big Brother? By Zoe Krey Opinions Editor

Thirty years ago during the 1984 Super Bowl, Apple Inc. aired their iconic commercial introducing Macintosh. Resembling George Orwell’s dystopian society, the commercial featured an audience captivated by a screen with a man talking on it, presumably the all-seeing and all-knowing Big Brother. A woman suddenly swings a mallet, hitting the screen, followed by Apple Inc.’s now famous saying, “On January 24th, Apple Computer will introduce Macintosh. And you’ll see why 1984 won’t be like ‘1984.’” After watching the keynote speech introducing the iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus and Apple Watch, it seems that Big Brother is among us more than ever. The 123-minute speech was quite the production. With live demonstrations of the new devices, a guest appearance by the band U2 and a venue filled from top to bottom with an audience, all eyes were on Apple Inc. To give a quick summary of the new iPhones, the iPhone 6 has a 4.7 inch display, while the iPhone 6 Plus has a 5.5 inch display. Both are taller and wider than any other iPhone that has been made, a detail that was highly stressed during the keynote. The larger display was advertised as a revolutionary change to the iPhone. Philip Schiller, the Senior Vice President of Worldwide Marketing for Apple Inc., demonstrated how the larger screen enables the horizontal view to do much more than a regular iPhone. The home screen can now be horizontal with the dock on the right side, text messaging is more functional as you can now see your list of texting contacts on the left side while your conversation is placed on the right, and the

keyboard no longer takes up half the screen. While in this context bigger can be called better, can bigger be called innovative? Jony Ive, the Senior Vice President of Design, explained that, “the design has never been so compelling.” I wouldn’t exactly call the extra .7 inches and thinner design compelling. But if you judged the reaction of the crowd, you would guess that Apple Inc. had just unveiled that the moon was made of cheese. Amazement, disbelief and utter surprise washed over the crowd as they watched Schiller, and also Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple Inc., describe their newest innovations. While some may argue that the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus do introduce a longer battery life, I think this is somewhat of a fallacy. With the higher retina display and bigger screen, the new iPhones must have a new battery life in order to sustain them and make them functional. As Gordon Kelly writes in Forbes, the longer battery life “will depend on the settings you specify, such as screen brightness, auto lock screen time, etc, the strength of the signal in your area — weak signal is more draining— even the particular apps you install, how well they are coded and the settings you specify — for example: how often should your podcast app check for new episodes or your RSS reader refresh.” While the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus may not necessarily be counted as innovative, the Apple Watch certainly can be classified as a brand new Apple product. As Cook unveiled the new product, the crowd erupted into applause and an eventual standing ovation. People were moved to their feet at this revolutionary device. Is this a scene taken straight out of Big Brother?

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Apple Inc. introduced the iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, and Apple Watch in Cupertino, Calif. Tuesday Sept. 9. The Apple Watch is a device created to be constantly attached to you, more so than your phone if that is even possible. It’s literally strapped to your wrist and its health and fitness features track your every move. Is that what people want these days? The Apple Watch keeps you in constant communication with people and monitors your movements, locations— your entire life. The Apple Watch is an extension of your phone in the worst possible way. Not to mention it’s even pricier than the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus at $349. It has a release date of early 2015, perhaps drawing out the hype even longer. Something that was constantly reiterated during the unveiling of the Apple Watch was how personalized it can be. With three distinct collections, Apple Watch, Apple Watch Sport, and Apple Watch Edition, customers can pick from different watchstraps to find one that fits their lifestyle. Apple Inc. has promised its customers

customizable watch faces with millions of different appearances. In Apple Inc.’s eyes, customization is innovation. An ironic moment of the keynote happened during the standing ovation of the Apple Watch. The hundreds of people in the crowd stood to their feet cheering and clapping and also taking pictures of the moment on their iPhones. At that moment it became apparent how 2014 resembled “1984” in ways that Apple Inc.’s iconic commercial potentially predicted. Apple Inc. is everywhere; it’s inescapable. Its products generate hype and convince us that they are constantly changing the technological world and making all of our lives easier. They produce products that we seemingly cannot live without. The keynote’s introduction of Apple Pay, an easier way to pay using the touch of your finger to your iPhone 6, convinced customers that the hassle of pulling out your wallet

and searching for your plastic is too time consuming and complicated. They pulled the classic infomerical move and presented a video with a woman trying to pay at a cash register. It included a frustratingly enormous amount of steps to simply pay for her purchases. Of course, using the classic infomerical method, the next video showcased the woman simply tapping her phone with her finger pressed on the home button to pay. Instantly, the world of purchasing was changed by Apple Inc.’s announcement of Apple Pay. The pull that this company has in all our lives is fascinating. The moves they make affect us all. They lead us to believe that every update and every product is revolutionary. They are shrinking the world and changing business. While there are obviously many positives to these technological updates, Apple Inc. is changing the way that we communicate as humans. Communication is becoming constant in a way that it never had been before. Communication can now happen in fast, unemotional ways. Apple Inc. has coaxed us, and perhaps acquiesced us, into believing that easy communication is better communication. Apple Watch introduces a new function where users can communicate with digital touch communication. This means that users can simply send pictures they draw with their fingers to another watch user. Are we going back to prehistoric times by communicating with well known symbols? With Apple Inc. — or should I say Big Brother — pulling the strings, it’s hard to know if these new mediums of communication are changing our world for better or for worse. War is Peace, Freedom is Slavery, Ignorance is Strength, and Communication is Isolation.

The media company for the digital age By Lauryn Hall Contributing Writer

BuzzFeed classifies itself as a news website, however, with its pop-culture topics, celebrity gossip and random features, can it really be classified as a journalistic website? Sure, its funny and intriguing article titles such as, “24 Reasons Ann Perkins Needs To Return For The Final Season of ‘Parks And Recreation’ ” and “If College Freshmen Were Honest On Move-In Day,” may not sound like “real news,” but a closer examination reveals that BuzzFeed may actually be onto something. Indeed, their witty one-liners, picture quizzes and “WTF” section may not mirror the mode of journalism that has set the precedent for what has qualified as news for decades. However, according to its website, Buzzfeed is not looking to adhere to this standard — it wants to start something new: “A new kind of media company for the social world.”

BuzzFeed is one of those websites that has mastered the art of site traffic. Its constantly updated entertainment section and crazy quiz titles appeal to the large audience of people who are browsing the Internet on their smartphones or computers. This large audience devotes merely a few seconds of attention to each link that pops up on their screen. Unlike readers of the New York Times or Wall Street Journal, many of whom Jay L. Clendenin | MCT Campus are avid newsreaders that actually take BuzzFeed is introducing a new form of journalism to the world through the website's time out of their days specifically to check interactive quizzes, specialty videos and pop culture articles. out journalistic websites, BuzzFeed users are often in the midst of something totally to an audience who craves hard-hitting, for in a timely manner. This is what sets different (i.e. perusing Facebook or Twitter), impactful news, it has instead chosen the them apart. BuzzFeed’s slogan, “The Media when they are drawn to the quirky news road less traveled: pop culture. Company for the Digital Age,” reflects what titles. BuzzFeed knows it will never be the they are really trying to be: A progressive According to alexa.com, an online next New York Times, however, that’s not and modern media outlet targeted towards commercial web traffic database, nearly 30 what makes it successful. One of the most the current generation and its compulsion percent of BuzzFeed’s site traffic comes from critical aspects of effective journalism is toward instant gratification and mass Facebook alone. And BuzzFeed knows this, knowing your audience and having the consumption online. which could explain why instead of catering ability to feed them what they’re looking

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

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Focus

KICKING THE BUCKET Things to do before it's too late By Robert Martin Contributing Writer

Whether it's falling in love, seeing a shooting star, or jumping out of an airplane, almost everyone has a few things they want to experience before they kick the bucket. The concept of the “bucket list,” or a list of things to do before one dies, comes from the 2007 Rob Reiner film of the same name. But the idea has taken off in a major way in the seven years since the movie’s release. Bucket lists are everywhere, and the term is synonymous for wild adventure and once-in-a lifetime moments.

DePaul student Erin Kibby skydives at SkyDive Midwest in Sturtevant, Wis., with the student group FreeFall DePaul.

The movement even spawned an entire social networking site, bucketlist.org, allowing users to create their own lists, share them with friends, and upload pictures and videos of them living out their wildest dreams while scratching more off the list. The onset of the new school year means there are even more chances to start marking items off your bucket list. For many students, Chicago is the largest and most culturally diverse city they have ever lived in—this means a wealth of opportunity for those willing to try something new.

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THE ADVENTURE BUCKET WALK ACROSS HOT COALS

FREEFALL DEPAUL

EAT KANGAROO MEAT

With roots dating back to 1200 B.C.E., firewalking is one of the oldest known rituals still being performed today. Used as a rite of passage by countless cultures and religions around the world, the practice is relatively safe when done correctly. There is even a “Firewalking Institute of Research and Education,” which sends certified instructors across the United States to teach the proper firewalking technique for corporate team-building seminars. The stones used in this practice are proven to be poor conductors of heat. This means that the brief amount of time that it takes to walk across the fiery path will generally not be enough to cause as much as a blister.

DePaul’s skydiving club, “FreeFall DePaul” is the perfect remedy to any thrill seeker’s bucket list. The club meets four times per year for trips to “SkyDive Midwest” located an hour and a half ’s drive from the city in Sturtevant, Wis. FreeFall DePaul currently receives a steady group rate of around $150 per person and is open to new and experienced skydivers alike. DePaul graduate Jordan Johnson helped revitalize the club during his sophomore year, later going on to become president, and jumping with hundreds of students in his three years with the organization. “One of my favorite things about running the club [was] taking people on their first skydive” Johnson said. “It’s so funny to watch them feel that adrenaline rush, it’s kind of extreme but also beautiful.”

Produced exclusively in Australia, kangaroo meat is a fairly typical dish Down Under, but much harder to find in the U.S. Similar to deer in the U.S., kangaroos are extremely common in the region and would risk overpopulation if they weren’t hunted year after year. This means a lot less guilt when biting into your first delicious kangaroo burger. The meat is described as a cross between venison and buffalo with a bit of a gamey flavor. If you’re looking to dine on kangaroo in the city, “Chicago Game and & Gourmet” on North Ogden Avenue carries it alongside a variety of other exotic meats from around the globe, including alligator and antelope.

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SGA'S TOP 10 There’s no need to wait until your golden years to start working on your own bucket list. Right here at DePaul there are endless numbers of ways to start seeing and doing the things you’ve only ever imagined. Student Government Association President Matthew von Nida shares his “DePaul Bucket List” of what every DePaul student should do before graduation.

Devil Dawgs cheese fries

They're overly indulgent and more than bad for your health, but you can't say you graduated as a Blue Demon without ever having one ‘bucket’ of cheese fries.

The Vincentian Heritage Tour

One of the most transformative experiences I have had came from my opportunity to go on the Vincentian Heritage Tour. Every two years, DePaul's Office of Mission and Values takes a small group of students on a spring break trip to Paris to walk in the footsteps of St. Vincent de Paul and learn about the roots of our university's mission to serve the marginalized.

farmer's 8 Local markets

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Rapper Childish Gambino performs at Lollapalooza Aug. 3.

THE LOCAL BUCKET

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MUSIC FESTIVALS Lollapalooza, Pitchfork, North Coast, and Riot Fest may have all passed, but that doesn’t mean you can’t start gearing up to rock another item off your list next year. Chicago boasts more music festivals than almost anywhere in the country, and each of these is completely worthy of a place on your city bucket list. There’s no feeling like singing along to your favorite artist with a crowd of more than a thousand people while admiring the Midwest’s most iconic skyline. Tickets go on sale for next summer’s festivities as early as winter. You’ll want to plan far ahead if you hope to make it to one of these premiere outdoor events.

TILT! JOHN HANCOCK CENTER

THE WIENER'S CIRCLE

Ninety-four floors above Michigan Avenue is where you’ll find “Tilt,” one of Chicago’s newest attractions and a must for your city slicking bucket list, located at 875 N. Michigan Ave. Located in the city’s fourth-tallest building, “Tilt” is an observation deck that lives up to its name. The viewing box, capable of holding up to eight people, tilts forward to give visitors a downward facing view of the skyline from 1,000 feet above ground. First opened in May, the attraction is an architectural feat that goes beyond the traditional sky deck featured at the city’s iconic Willis Tower. There’s no view of the city quite like it.

Located just blocks from DePaul’s Lincoln Park Campus at 2622 N. Clark St., the Wiener's Circle is your standard Chicago hot dog joint with one major exception—during the late-night weekend hours, the hole-inthe-wall restaurant turns into a warzone. Employees armed with an arsenal of the most colorful language you’ll ever hear take aim for unsuspecting customers. These customers fire right back with a flurry of their own vulgarity, and the hilarity ensues. The Wiener’s Circle offers a laughably distinct dining experience. Late-night food enthusiasts owe it to themselves to take this verbal thrashing over a hot dog before they kick the bucket.

DePaul provides a unique balance between an urban environment and sustainability. All around our campus during the spring through fall, I have loved getting fresh local produce from markets near our Lincoln Park Campus.

H. Lurie's Children's Miracle Hospitals. They provide one of the most incredible student experiences at DePaul for a great cause—in 2013, they raised more than $200,000.

Demon 4 Blue Week

Blue Demon Week has been one of my favorite times at DePaul. Instead of a homecoming, we have a week of Blue Demon pride where the entire campus transforms into a blue paradise with celebrations ranging from exciting basketball games to trivia to dodgeball tournaments to the Blue Demon Dance. You are missing out if you don't throw yourself into this week's festivities.

Cheer at DePaul 3 athletics competitions

With a good number of our men's and women's teams dominating the Big East Conference this year, I've had such a great time cheering on my fellow Blue Demons at everything from track meets and softball games to the basketball games.

Community your resume 7 Build at the Career Center 2 Service DePaul is ranked among the top 10 universities with the most undergraduate internship experience. The Career Center plays a large role in providing students with the skills needed to get the coolest and most prestigious internships in the city.

Attend a production at The Theatre School

The world-renowned Theatre School at DePaul has put on some of the most amazing shows. No need to leave campus to catch one of their great productions at one of the top ranked theater facilities in the nation.

DemonTHON 5 The Experience

DemonTHON is a dance marathon at DePaul that raises money for the Ann and Robert

DePaul University is known for its investment in serving the communities of Chicago and beyond, and that was one of the main factors that brought me here. Whether you are a community service scholar, volunteering with your sorority, or just serving the community on your own.

an organization 1 Join on campus The most rewarding thing I have done during my tenure at DePaul has been joining Student Government Association. DePaul has more than 300 student organizations, and that's exactly where you will find your strongest family and community. I've gained my best friends through SGA, and I've had the most amazing experiences. I can't imagine graduating without ever having been involved with student life.

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Arts & Life

Pressing rewind with Cassette Store Day By Kevin Quin Beat Writer

As a kid, I remember snooping through a dusty bin of junk in my late grandfather’s garage and discovering his small collection of cassettes that included many blank tapes. Being the experimental adolescent I was, I used those blank tapes to record my favorite songs from radio stations, combining them all until I reached the end of the tape. Sometimes, if I timed everything right, I could fit up to eight songs on one tape, labeling each one by its year and season. Playing them back felt like listening to a custom version of a “Now That’s What I Call Music!” CD, except it was free and I actually liked all the track listings. Though cassette tapes are no longer the primary music format, the culture surrounding them still lives on. The second annual International Cassette Store Day will return this year on Sept. 27. Participating record shops across the United Kingdom and the United States will host special events, like live music and artist signings for cassette tape enthusiasts to enjoy. Limited releases include tapes from Best Coast, Julian Casablancas and Foxygen. Thirty years ago, it was cassette tapes, not smartphones, that were bulging out of everyone’s jean pockets. During the ’80s, cassette tapes began to outsell vinyl records, as people preferred the cheaper, portable tape recorders to larger vinyl players. Cassette tapes often started as blank canvases that allowed users to record their favorite songs onto them. The invention of the Sony Walkman meant that music lovers could now take their favorite songs with them wherever they went. Cassette tapes were ultimately the most popular music format until the 1990’s when the compact

disc threatened to make them practically extinct. By the early 2000s, most major U.S. music companies had discontinued the production of cassette tapes. Despite the invention of several music formats since the decline of cassette tapes, local bands, fans and music shops still enjoy utilizing the analog format for various reasons. Strawberry Jacuzzi, a local rock band, is releasing their debut album “Love for Suckers” on tape for Cassette Store Day on Chicagobased indie label Grabbing Clouds Records and Tapes. Vocalist and guitarist Nikita Word said using cassette tapes to release music is essential for the local music scene to continue to survive. “It's hard to be in the music industry in this day and age, either as a musician or a label, to not go broke releasing music,” Word said. “Small local indie labels, such as tape labels, are able to release music from bands quickly, cheaply and with relative ease all while keeping the music scene thriving and alive.” Shannon Candy, another vocalist for Strawberry Jacuzzi, said she finds comfort in the simplicity of producing cassette tapes. Because local musicians often lack the means to create CDs for the masses, cassette tapes act as a more affordable alternative. “It's really easy to make cassettes, so a lot of bands who might not have the resources to release something on vinyl can still have a way to get their music out,” she said. “It takes way less time so you don't have to have the support of a label or be a rich kid to share your music with the community.” Choosing to release music on cassette tapes is not only beneficial for indie labels and bands. Fans of local musicians often prefer to purchase music on a cassette tape because of its size, durability, and cost. A larger return on investment is also more likely when using

Participating stores Bric A Brac Records & Collectibles 3156 W Diversey Ave. Saki 3716 W Fullerton Ave. More information available at cassettestoreday.us

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Bric-a-Brac Records & Collectibles is one of two Chicago stores participating in Cassette Store Day Sept. 27.

cassette tapes. “Anyone can go out and buy a duplicator and make 50 tapes to sell at shows,” Word said. “You have someone who wants to buy your music, and when they see that $15 CD or vinyl sitting next to the $5 or $8 tape, a lot of people go for the tape.” DePaul senior Paul Nava shares the same sentiment from the perspective of someone who supports local musicians. Having attended several live shows from local bands over the years, Nava said cassette tapes have a large impact on his experience as a fan. “I participated in Cassette Store Day last year and will gladly look out again,” Nava said. “I think it’s cool that small indie labels put out rare tracks by some of my favorite bands that I can't find in mainstream music vendors.” From a business standpoint,

Bric-a-Brac Records & Collectibles owner Jen Lemasters supports the use of cassette tapes in bringing members of the local music scene together. Located in Logan Square, the shop specializes in cassette tapes from local punk and garage bands. “I definitely think tapes are picking up in popularity because they are easy to sell at shows,” Lemasters said. “We pride ourselves on being one of the few shops in the area that still carries tapes. ” Having such a successful turnout in 2013, Lemasters is looking forward to Bric-a-Brac being packed with fans anxious to buy the rare releases for sale that day only. “We’ll have live music from local bands all afternoon, and local labels will sell their tapes at tables in the back,” she said. “It’s a really fun day for everyone involved.”

Flesh Panthers “Flesh Panthers” James Swanberg / Chris Kramer “Live at the Whistler” Strawberry Jacuzzi “Love is For Suckers” Vlllage “Live Chill Die High”

Notable releases Best Coast “Fade Away” Cloud Nothings “Here and Nowhere Else” Foxygen “...And Star Power” J Dilla “Donuts”

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Fall film frenzy

A preview of 5 movies to see this season

By Isabel Corona Staff Writer

The summer may be over, but this fall has some of the must watch movies of the year. Although once thought to be a time for smaller films to have a chance at the box office instead of competing with large summer blockbusters, in the recent years these months have welcomed a number of large hits to lengthen the blockbuster season. The following are the top five most anticipated films of the season.

1. “Gone Girl” Oct. 3

This film is based on Gillian Flynn’s bestselling 2012 novel about the tumultuous marriage of Nick and Amy Dunne (Ben Affleck and Rosamund Pike). David Fincher (“Fight Club”, “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo”) directs the thriller and will integrate the two different viewpoints depicted in the novel by fusing them together in a string of flashbacks. Although early reports seemed to point to a different final act than the book, recent news claims it will stick to the jaw-dropping reveal at the end.

2.“Birdman” Oct. 17

Although not much is known about director Alejandro Gonzalez Iñárritu’s (“Babel”, “21 Grams”) newest film, the trailers have given some key clues to the comedy. Michael Keaton plays a washed-up actor, Riggan Thomson, known for his role as a superhero named Birdman (not unlike Keaton’s portrayal of Batman in the late ’80s). He tries to make a comeback by starring in a Broadway play but seems to suffer a breakdown. Emma Stone and Edward Norton costar as Thomson’s daughter and rival, respectively.

3. “Big Hero 6” Nov. 3

Continuing their success with Marvel comics, Disney’s latest animated feature is based on a lesser-known comic of the same name. This film differs from the others, as it does not take place in the same universe as other Marvel films such as “The Avengers.” Set in the fictional combination of San Francisco and Tokyo (appropriately named San Fransokyo), Hiro Hamada (Ryan Potter) is a 14-year-old robotics prodigy with a large inflatable robot bodyguard named Baymax (Scott Adsit of “30 Rock”). Hamada and Baymax come across the villainous Yokai who plans to destroy the city. Hamada realizes he can make his cuddly bodyguard into a fighter and pulls together a team of crime fighters to keep their town safe.

4. “Interstellar” Nov. 7

Christopher Nolan’s first film since the final Batman installment will take viewers into space and possibly through time. Consistently protective of his work, people are still grasping at the bits of clues he has in the trailers. Matthew McConaughey plays Cooper, a father of two and trained pilot/engineer. With little food left on Earth, Cooper joins others on a mission to find some way to save humanity. Anne Hathaway plays his fellow crewmember and Jessica Chastain takes on the role of McConaughey’s daughter.

5. “Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1” Nov. 21

Following in the steps of “Harry Potter,” “The Twilight Saga,” and “The Hobbit” of splitting single books into two or more parts, the final book in “The Hunger Games” series will be in two film. The first of the two will have Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) split from her partner Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson) who’s been taken prisoner by President Snow. Everdeen is stuck in the mysterious District 13 with the rebellion leader President Coin (Julianne Moore). Although director Francis Lawrence has kept quiet about where he made the split in the movie, there’s no doubt this installment will lack any of the action or drama that were so present in the first two films.

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CROSS-CULTURAL

CREATIVITY

How one young Czech artist is bringing his work to Chicago By Parker Asman Copy Editor

Bombings, shootings, destruction and chaos; it's all that seems to be frequently presented in the world of international news these days, but what about the brighter side of this global community we’ve all constructed? That light in the dark, the good that is boldly hidden underneath all the wreckage, is the positivity that artist Marek Hubáček has pledged to expose. In a world where much of what is focused on in the media tries to push us apart, there remains one constant that shows no face, holds no prejudices and strives for unity. The arts were brought into this world as a unifier from the beginning. With no words to create an imaginary border, no clothing to easily identify an enemy, art has situated itself as a mediator for the ones left conflicted because of the society that surrounds them. Hubáček, a native of Zlín, a small city on the Eastern half of the Czech Republic, has made unity the centerfold for his newly started Kickstarter campaign aimed at bringing his artwork to the city of Chicago. Hailing from a background of artistic individuals and intellectuals, it was no surprise that painting and sculpting quickly transformed into a fiery passion for Hubáček. With his father finding a love for painting and sculpting, and his mother working tirelessly as an English and American Literature professor at Palacký University in Olomouc, a highly prestigious university, hard work and determination soon emerged as core values for the family. “I really enjoyed watching my parents create and work on projects as a kid, I think that’s why I’ve always had this sensation with art that I never got with school,” Hubáček said. After struggling throughout high school to remain engaged and dedicated to his school work, Hubáček saw himself devoting more and more of his time to the art he was creating and decided to enroll in fine arts classes at Brno University of Technology in Brno, Czech Republic, one of the top universities in Europe for engineering and technological studies. However, schooling seemed to persist on the backburner like it previously had. “I studied architecture and fine arts while I was enrolled,” Hubáček said. “It just became too much for me. Art had always given me this great sense of freedom, an absolute freedom, and I couldn’t find that in my schooling.” Despite several bumps in the road and being forced to leave the university after not being able to balance his drive for his art and the demands of higher education, Hubáček set his eyes on a bigger goal, a global dream that involved expanding his creativity to the streets of Chicago. With the help of longtime friend and DePaul student, Martin Vitek, Hubáček and Vitek have teamed together to launch a Kickstarter campaign focused on bringing Marek’s art and the culture of the Czech Republic to Chicago.

Vitek’s self-started company, Fundchaser, was designed with the goal of helping entrepreneurs realize their own creative ideas and aid in the fundraising process with the hopes of developing something potentially life changing. As a result, Hubáček and Vitek have just recently launched their project at the beginning of this month entitled, “From Czech to Chicago, Creativity Transcends Borders,” with expectations of reaching their target goal of raising $3,450 in funds. Thus far, the pair has seen more than $500 backed by more than 20 different contributors with well above three weeks left to reach their goal. “This project has been the biggest challenge I have ever been exposed to,” Hubáček said. “I’ve never had such determination to be a part of something that really is bigger than just art, it’s an attempt to connect the world.” From a small village on the outskirts of Zlín, Chicago might seem like a long shot to most viewers observing the project for the first time, however, after some research it’s easy to see that the city of Chicago is quite a logical option. According to the Chicagoland CzechAmerican Community Center, the state of Illinois, specifically the Chicago area, has the largest concentration of Czech immigrants living in the United States with about 200,000 residents of Czech heritage residing within the metropolitan area. “Choosing a city that was manageable and that provided me with the most options was very important,” Hubáček said. “In Chicago I have the ability to contact and reach out to other Czech natives to help spread the word about my art and the message I am trying to circulate.” With any Kickstarter campaign there comes a great deal of skepticism, that moment of reflection where one starts to wonder if they’ll ever even see any appreciation or actual fulfillment from the money they just pledged. Luckily, Hubáček has ensured that a relationship with his backers will persevere long after the campaign is completed through a series of gifts that are provided with certain donations. From a handcrafted thank-you note for all backers of $5 to a personalized painting of the supporter’s choice for contributions of $200, everybody involved with the project will be valued and respected. “With every donation I want to give people part of me, I want them to know what it means to have them join me on this journey to unify the global community we all live in,” Hubáček said. Having art travel overseas to make it to a foreign country is an admirable thing, but there has to be something else driving the cause than just global unity, right? Indeed there is, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs is an organization that constructs exchange programs to expose U.S. citizens with foreign cultures and non-U.S. citizens with American culture. Through these programs the group has attempted to promote a mutual understanding between

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Marek Hubácek working from his home in Zlín, Czech Republic. Americans and citizens of other countries, as well as provide and foster educational opportunities and artistic collaborations. Such exchanges are the light at the end of the tunnel for Hubáček’s campaign. “This project is the starting point for one day being able to do artistic exchanges, maybe even hosting artists in different parts of the world,” Hubáček said. Granted this is only a small step toward a more interconnected creative community between not only Europe and the United States, but the entire globe, the presence of crowfunding platforms such as Kickstarter have given young, aspiring artists like Hubáček the opportunity to see their dreams fulfilled, and in the process, might even deconstruct the barriers that are carelessly being placed around us. “Art has the power to transcend any border, whether constructed physically or mentally, and I want to be part of that.”

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Picture-perfect partnership Film students, pros connect at Cinespace Chicago By Eric Domingo Beat Writer

DePaul students sometimes forget that some programs once took place in small buildings and used outdated equipment. The DePaul School of Cinema in the College of Computing and Digital Media started in a 20-foot-15-inch room in SAC (room 266), and students produced their work with halfinch VHS cameras. Resources and equipment do not just make a cinema program excellent, according to Matt Irvine, director at Cinespace and DePaul professor. But it’s the passion of the students and faculty who mold it. Students have been making quality films using whatever resources offered in previous years but since DePaul’s partnership with Cinespace Chicago, the program has come a long way. CDM students have a lot to look forward to this term and for the future. Irvine, along with John Corba, assistant director at Cinespace, and DePaul professor Joe Lyon, facility manager at Cinespace, are positive about the program’s direction and future. “DePaul Cinespace gives students the opportunity to work on an actual stage,” Kateleya Equina, DePaul CDM student, said. “Getting to work on an actual stage makes all the difference for the learning experience. Another awesome feature is being right next door to the television series, ‘Chicago Fire,’ and seeing all the fire trucks they use for the show right outside their stage.” Students have had opportunities to work with bigtime production equipment, and Equina said some of the equipment was a lot harder to use then she initially thought. “My favorite thing about the program is being able to use production equipment that we would not normally get to use if we were in a regular classroom,” Equina said. “We were able to use a Chapman dolly, which moves side to side, forward and backward, and has an arm that the camera sits on to move up and down. It’s definitely a lot harder to use than it looks.” Since April 2013, DePaul’s partnership with Cinespace Chicago has made the School of Cinema in CDM program one of the top programs in the country. Most recently, DePaul was ranked No. 17 by The Hollywood Reporter in its 25 Best Drama Schools in the World. “We’re a very good

program,” Corba said. “The cinema program at DePaul is maybe 10 years old, and we’re already in the top 20.” According to Irvine, it’s a big accomplishment for DePaul. “That’s unheard of, and it speaks to our students and administration,” Irvine said. Corba said students and staff alike are the reason for its success. “We’ve climbed the ranks fast, and I think a lot of that is a testament to Director Matt Irvine and Dean Miller, but it’s also the faculty and the level of work students are doing,” Corba said. “From the writing side to the production side, there is some quality work that is getting noticed on the national level.” According to Irvine, graduate and undergraduate students and faculty are producing all kinds of films in the Cinespace facility, such as drama, comedy, scifi, animated and action. The DePaul professor references “Speed Dating” by Meghann Artes, assistant professor at DePaul, as a film shot at the facility. The film is a short animated movie about a girl looking for love, so she tries speed dating. Some students have already gotten the opportunity to work on big network TV shows. “I got one student worker working in the utility sound on ‘Chicago Fire,’” Corba said. “I got three recent alumni working in electric on ‘Chicago P.D.’ and ‘Empire,’ and then another student doing construction on ‘Empire.’ ” Although a lot of the credit goes to the students for producing great work, it’s because they have the right tools at their disposal, similar to the pros in Hollywood. “Our facility is great, and working on it is a once-in-alifetime opportunity,” Irvine said. “Students can work on a soundstage that is one of the nicest sound stages you can work on.” The perks of the program don’t stop there. “We have a purpose-built 3-ton group and electric truck, which can also be filled with cameras, table chairs and other stuff for a small on-location production shot,” Lyons said. “It’s got all the grip and electric anyone would need to get a nice, easy set done, lit and shot professionally.” Corba said a lot of the equipment is stuff you’d find on a professional stage.

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Cinespace served both digital cinema students and professional studios last year. “We’ve got a 8,500-squarefoot stage and a seminar room that is immediately connected to our shooting facility,” Corba said. “There’s all the equipment that you would find on all the professional stages that are working next to us.” According to Corba, NBC shows such as “Chicago Fire” are being shot right next to areas where students are learning how to master their crafts. He said Cinespace Chicago is a professional environment within an academic setting. There’s no other program in the country that I know of that has a 20,000-square-foot production facility nestled in a professional production studio,” Corba said. “Our students are rubbing elbows with the likes of the crews from ‘Chicago Fire,’ ‘Chicago P.D.,’ ‘Transformers 4,’ and ‘Sirens.’ ” The tools, TV shows and movies that DePaul students have access to may be an integral part about the program. But Equina said the work that the DePaul instructors do also rank the program among the elites. “The professors are great at Cinespace,” Equina said. “They emphasize to their students to utilize the space given to us, and to be creative when it comes to working on the different set designs that are offered.” Corba said it is testament to the hands-on work that many faculty members have done in the past. “A lot of our faculty and staff have careers outside of academia,” Corba said. “So they’re very relevant, being taught by professionals who have an expertise in these fields.” Lyons has worked in the business for 15 years, working on films crews, and found his experiences rewarding because now he is taking what he has learned and sharing it with students. “My biggest purpose here is to serve as a conduit for the students to get access to, whether it’s being part of a crew or a TV show, or bettering their

work so they can be the future filmmakers and storytellers of tomorrow,” Corba said. “I’ve worked in the industry for over 20 years, both New York and LA, and it’s nice to see this growth happening in Chicago.” Filmmaker and writer Mark Sells ranked Chicago as the No. 1 city to live and work as a movie maker at the beginning of this year. In 2012, the city had 235 film projects filmed and an incredible $184 million in budgetary spending. Titles like “Jupiter Ascending,”

“Divergent,” “Jack Ryan” and “Transformers 4” are just some of the big productions that have been shot in the Windy City. In relationship to Cinespace Chicago and DePaul, Lyons, Corba and Irvine said the program is continuously growing. “Things are constantly changing. We’re going to have more filmmaking classes this year where students can direct stuff. That’s what we’re trying to offer more now,” Irvine said.

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BETTER THAN EVER By Andrew Morrell Multimedia Editor

Ground control to DePaul students: The Museum of Contemporary Art is debuting a one-of-a-kind exhibit. “David Bowie Is” debuts at the MCA Sept. 23, and an exhibit celebrating one of pop culture's greatest minds couldn't come sooner. Thanks to an extensive archive of costumes, artwork, sheet music and interviews, much of it released by Bowie himself, “David Bowie Is” catalogues the pop star's life more thoroughly than any documentary or biopic ever could. Bolstered by Sennheiser technology and the curatorial vision of the MCA, “David Bowie Is” is an essential for not only Bowie die-hards, but anyone interested in music, art, film, fashion or theatre, all of which Bowie moulded into his own. Premiering at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum in 2013, “David Bowie Is” is a multimedia tour through Bowie's life and work that takes a bottom-up approach. The exhibit begins with his early years as a middle-class British boy with an outsized imagination, and evolves into an inspection of each phase of his performing career, from Ziggy Stardust to the ThinkWhite Duke, progressing to his more recent undertakings. The tone overall is investigative — the order and pacing of the exhibit allows one to see the seeds of genius planted in the young Bowie, and his inspiration for his character development. He explains his artistic eureka moment best in his own words: “It was easier being someone else, and it worked.” Bowie has been a cultural icon for at least the last 25 years, so to have a museum exhibit about him so late in his career seems unusual. Michael Darling, chief curator at the MCA, provided insight on this point, explaining that the exhibit's genesis was basically thanks to Bowie himself. "It's almost like he was cleaning out his closet, preparing himself for what might come next," Darling said, referencing the vault of thousands of materials featured in the exhibit that were kept in storage by Bowie, some for up to 50 years. "Maybe it was a slightly retrospective moment for him." The exhibit works mainly because of the technology behind it. Before entering the first room, attendees are given a Sennheiser GuidePort device, which resembles a small tape recorder, and headphones. Guests can walk through the various rooms (each of which represents

a stage or theme in Bowie’s life and work) at their leisure, and the audio will change depending on where they are standing. The audio track is completely responsive to the listener’s location in the exhibit, and is not activated by a timer or by pushing a button. It's actually a little mind-blowing upon first realizing what's happening, that the video you are watching is synced up to what you are hearing, and that the sound shifts from room to room. If that doesn’t give you goosebumps, then the treasure trove of artwork and lyrics from Bowie himself might. “David Bowie Is” may never have happened had Bowie himself not been such a relentless archivist. Even in his halcyon days as a British schoolboy, Bowie saved doodles and lyrics as if he knew they would be important 50 years later. “You see pictures of him at 16, and he knew he wanted to be a rockstar,” Darling said. The idea that he was even slightly aware of his own genius as a preteen is haunting in the most amazing way. “How he did that while he was high on cocaine in LA, or living in exile in Berlin, that he saved all that stuff is incredible,” Darling said. “I don't know how he had the foresight, or even the kind of wherewithal to do that.” Speaking about the collaboration with Sennheiser, Darling underscored the relatively new technology's vital role in the experience. “You had to have music as part of the exhibition,” he said. “But to play music out in the space, room after room, it would start bleeding into each other, as you can imagine the acoustics are terrible in here with hard floors. We wanted to make it a more tailored kind of experience.” With the sheer breadth of ephemera on display, one can easily lose themselves in the exhibit. “People spend so much time in there because it's dark and it's dense, and people start losing track of time,” Darling said. If you or anyone you know is a Bowie fanatic, you have probably already marked the opening date of this exhibit on your Ziggy Stardust calendar. But even if you are only a casual fan, or don't even know anything about him, “David Bowie Is” will more than satiate your desire to know more about this enigma of a man. So float on over, in as peculiar of a way as you like. “David Bowie Is” opens Sept. 23 at the MCA and runs through Jan. 4.

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MCA Chicago. September 23, 2014 January 4, 2015. Photo: Nathan Keay, © The David Bowie Archive. Courtesy of the MCA Chicago. above: Striped bodysuit for Aladdin Sane tour, 1973. Design: Kansai Yamamoto. Photo: Masayoshi Sukita. © Sukita / The David Bowie Archive 2012. at right: Sennheiser GuidePort reciever.

Stage set model for the Diamond Dogs tour 1974. Designed by Jules Fisher and Mark Ravitz. Courtesy of The David Bowie Archive. Image © Victoria and Albert Museum. Photos courtesy of MCA CHICAGO

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A dynamic debut Joffrey weaves enchanting tales in season opener ‘Stories in Motion’ By Eden Ames Contributing Writer

It is a Thursday evening at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, and the hall is hushed by the white-clothed figure of a woman writhing under projected lights. Her every movement is a heart-wrenching but bewitching portrayal of anguish and defilement as the heroine — or victim — of the story “RAkU,” by Yuri Possokhov and presented by the Joffrey Ballet Company as the third act of their 20142015 season opener, “Stories in Motion.” If there is one thing that is certain, it is that the Joffrey Ballet determined the order of its performance according to the saying, “Save the best for last.” While the first two stories, “The Prodigal Son” and “Lilac Garden”, achieved moments of aesthetic appeal and intrigue, the truly remarkable, crowd silencing magic came from the impassioned tragedy of “RakU,” the story of a Japanese princess robbed of love by war and violated by one who should be holiness manifested. All three stories are laced together thematically by tragic

sensuality: “The Prodigal Son,” derived from the Biblical parable, emphasizes — if not showcases — the vixen closing in on her victim. “Lilac Garden” frolics in the web of forbidden and not yet forgotten love in the midst of an arranged marriage, and “RAkU,” which follows the heartbreaking story of a beautiful Japanese princess, closes the curtains on the agony of a heartbroken ghost of a woman who falls victim to a violently desirous monk. Despite the carrying motif of lust, each act was distinct in itself, effective in demonstrating the dynamic range of Joffrey’s dancers. The first act of “The Prodigal Son” resounded with strong, rhythmic patterns and angular movements, challenging the widespread perception that ballet only conceives the delicate and graceful. Even the siren, performed by Christine Rocas, who prowls on stage en pointe engages the object of her sexual advances with a sort of rigidness that sustains the rhythmic element of George Balanchine’s choreography. The second act, “Lilac Garden,” can be likened to a lovely painting more than it could to a story. The enchanting design

of Desmond Heely consisting of purple flowers painted on black lace blanketing the depths of the stage and the flowing Edwardian costumery creates a world certainly pleasing to the eye but rather dull in substance. Unfortunately, the redundant duet and solo dances make the melancholic love triangles in “Lilac Garden” underwhelming for something that could have been otherwise breathtaking. With frequent interruptive lapses in synchronization, the piece sadly was not performed to its full potential. The real talent showcased here, however, was no doubt David Perry crooning Chausson’s wistful "Poeme" on violin. In contrast, “RAkU,” which features the provocative choreography of Yuri Possokhov, would arguably be just as effective even without Shinji Eshima’s striking score. Each movement was close to flawless, with Fabrice Calmels and Victoria Jaiani demonstrating gravitydefying strength in perfect grace. Furthermore, the dynamic of the dancers eradicated nearly all instances of disunity from earlier acts, achieving a far more engaging performance in

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Fabrice Calmels as the Samurai and Victoria Jaiani as the Princess in ”RAkU” from the Joffrey Ballet‘s ”Stories in Motion.”–– which the strangely mesmeric contortions of both ensemble and solo routines became entrancing. For “RAkU” alone, this performance is worth seeing — it

reminds one that a story need not be confined to words, written or spoken, and that beauty can be distilled from the most poignant of tragedies.

Q&A: Theatre School alum Bridget Schreiber in ‘Whaleship Essex’ By Emma Rubenstein Senior Writer

This fall, Shattered Globe Theatre is bringing a magnificent tale to life. “The Whaleship Essex”, written by Joe Forbrich and directed by Lou Contey, tells a story of resilience and heartbreak. Cast member and DePaul Theatre School alumna, Bridget Schreiber, spoke with the DePaulia to provide insight on this incredible new production. The DePaulia: Can you tell me a little bit about “The Whaleship Essex” in general? Bridget Schreiber: It is an adventure epic in every sense of those words. It is a story of the sailors who went out on The Whaleship Essex. It is a true story of a ship that was stolen by a whale, and then these men had to BERUMEN | THE DEPAULIA Photo courtesy of EMILY SCHWARTZ fend for theirABEL lives. It is told with a The cast of Shattered Globe Theatre’s Midwest premiere of "The Whaleship Essex" by founding ensemble group of 15 of us on stage and has member Joe Forbrich, directed by Lou Contey. enough production value to last you for days. It’s really exciting. DP: I understand that “The really exciting for Shattered known each other for a long, long else in their creative process. Whaleship Essex” was written Globe to have one of their own time. They’ve worked together When I first read the script, it was by a member of Shattered Globe’s give them the opportunity to many times before and have been just so exciting. It really felt like ensemble. Does this create any produce this story that he wrote friends for many years. So to I was reading an adventure novel. unique situations or cause this and that he was so inspired by watch them collaborate to try to The idea of somebody writing show to differ from others that after sailing to Martha’s Vineyard get this epic story up on its feet this story to be put on the stage you have worked on? in a boat that he made. He was with a group of fifteen of us was and then having the opportunity BS: It’s a pleasure to work also inspired by the true stories just something that you don’t get to be part of that story was really with a playwright. It’s exciting that he was reading about The to do every time, especially with a thrilling. It’s a big challenge, and because you get to work directly Whaleship Essex. As an actor, new play. You really have to see it everybody was ready and willing with somebody who has been that itself is just so exciting. Joe develop and become something, to rise to the occasion and that’s with this story for a lot longer Forbrich, the playwright, and kind of a beast of its own. So that just always great to be part of. than you have. So I think it was Lou Contey, the director, they’ve was great. You get to see somebody Then your heart is in the same

place, you know? DP: Can you tell me a little bit about the roles that you have taken on in the production? BS: I play two different parts, and I am the only female who is on the stage out of the 15 of us. There is one other actress in the show but she is playing a young, 14-year-old boy. So I am the only one holding down the female end of it. I am the character who helps the audience, in a way. I am being told the story of The Whaleship Essex. There is a character who becomes the narrator and kind of guides you through story, and I stay on stage and I am told the story. For me, now that we have our audiences, now that we’re open, I get to kind of feel their energy as they’re watching it and feed off of that and just really listen to everything that happens. And then later on in the play, without giving anything away, obviously in something like this and based on a true story it does become kind of a tragedy, I do become another female role. Somebody who is also on land and not at sea who has to hear about the aftermath of what is lost by these people when they had to spend almost 90 days out at sea. “The Whaleship Essex” will be at Theater Wit (1229 W. Belmont Ave.) from Aug. 28 to Oct. 11. Read the full Q&A at depauliaonline.com.

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Bringing a new meaning to “Dad rock,” Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy has teamed with his son and drummer Spencer as Tweedy. At surface level, it appears to be dismissible as an adorable family affair. After all, a father and son playing music together is just about as wholesome as a game of catch. But at 18 years old, Spencer is not just a 1-2-3-4 straightforward drummer, but a skilled musician. During the opening of “Diamond Light Pt. 1,” his urgent and frazzled beat is dizzying beneath a slow-building melody. This ability to slip slick frills into his father’s trademark Americana-meetsstadium rock sound makes “Sukierae” more than a wannabe Wilco record. – Kirsten Onsgard, Arts & Life Editor

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Chillwave was the sound of the summer in 2012. Coined by the satire website Hipster Runoff, the term came to encompass the growing trend of warm, hazy sample-based pop. Artists like Washed Out, Toro y Moi, and Panda Bear were embraced by both rock critics and the Tumblr-sphere alike, and think pieces emerged about this sillynamed genre’s seriousness and whether or not the trend was even occurring at all. Despite

ensuing claims that chillwave died the following year, all of these artists not only defined the genre, but are still well-acclaimed musicians today. As the weather chills off itself, these sunny songs are perfect for keeping the summer spirit alive a bit longer. 1. Panda Bear – “Bros” The percussionist of Animal Collective, Panda Bear first garnered mainstream acclaim with 2007’s “Person Pitch”. The album is filled with collages of skewed samples and hushed

synths, with melodies that ramble and transform beautifully. It was a precursor for artists in this movement to come. 2. Washed Out – “Feel It All Around” In title and sound, “Feel It All Around” arguably defined chillwave, while the track’s use as the theme of “Portlandia” might have increased its ridicule as a hipster fad. Its soft, shiny and good-vibes nature make Ernest Greene’s sound a benchmark for the genre.

3. Toro y Moi – “New Beat” The solo project of Chaz Bundick, Toro y Moi’s “Underneath the Pine” was marked by its effortless groove and sensuality. Bundick is also a prolific collaborator with the likes of Washed Out and Neon Indian. 4. Neon Indian – “Deadbeat Summer” Neon Indian’s 2009 album “Psychic Chasms” is equal parts synth pop and dreamy psychedelia. Upbeat and danceworthy, it is fun and vaguely nostalgic.

5. Teengirl Fantasy – “Cheaters” Duo Nick Weiss and Logan Takahashi warp and spin longlost and odd samples into infectious and sticky pop music. 6. Youth Lagoon – “Cannons” Trevor Powers’ home-recorded debut exuded the DIY ethos of the movement. His sweet and slow-building melodies spin tales of intimate and solitary moments.

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45. Professional grps. 48. One way to swing 49. More than very 50. Court evidence, at time 56. Powerless position? 57. Boat's balance 58. East Timor's capital 59. Soft touch 60. Shipwright's tool 61. Sherpa's herd DOWN 1. From an earlier time 2. Bladed pole 3. Ornamental flower, for short 4. Automatic alternative 5. Cake ingredient? 6. Friendly greetings 7. Brief photo sessions? 8. Is joyful, perhaps 9. "Jaws" vessel 10. Unfair? 11. Brim (with) 16. Not bland 20. Short, in a way

21. Picks up a pickup, maybe 22. Bring down 23. Deducer's word 24. Luau dances 25. Ancient Egyptian emblems 28. Cord fiber 30. Big do of the '60s 31. Study, for instance 32. Belles of balls 35. Excavation find 38. Didn't just place 42. City east of Kobe 44. Fawning flatterer 45. Resting on 46. Common crash site? 47. Low on the Mohs scale 48. Gumbo thickener 51. Bureau member 52. Casbah headgear 53. Word on an itinerary, often 54. Genre 55. Follow-up to "Angela's Ashes"

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Inching closer: Club football ready for debut By Colin Sallee Contributing Writer

There’s no denying the role football plays in the typical college experience. The tailgates, the allegiance, the pride and the bad decisions — it’s all something to look forward to for most college students. The Blue Demons haven’t had the luxury of a football team — not in nearly 76 years. That all changes on Sunday, Sept. 28, when DePaul's very own club football team takes the field against Loyola University at noon. “We enter the year as confident as can be,” said Devin Miller, a graduate student at DePaul. “We couldn’t be more excited to bring football back to DePaul after all this time. We’ve got a great mix of veteran leadership and young talent that should bode well for us and bad for our opponents — starting with Loyola on the 28th.” The team enters its inaugural season under head coach Carlos Jones, who brings some legitimate gridiron experience as both a player and a coach. Jones, a native of Dayton, Ohio, spent his playing days at Concordia University as a two-sport athlete while competing in both track and football before he made the permanent transition to the sidelines. He spent his last seven years as a semipro assistant coach for both the ChiTown Blaze and the Chicago Force, the highest level of football for women in America. In addition, Jones has experience just up the road, serving as Loyola’s club football assistant coach in 2012. Jones will inherit a bevy of talent on both sides of the ball in his first year at the helm. Miller, a senior wideout, leads a talented group of big play receivers who plan to impose their will on defenses early and often. A physical and experienced group of receivers will take

REED, continued from back page before. When I was considering transferring again, I definitely knew I needed to go back to that school because there was a lot that drew me to it in the beginning.” Indiana State’s loss has been DePaul’s gain. As the Blue Demons went through their nonconference schedule undefeated, Reed has been a huge reason why. Reed leads the team with 16 points and eight goals, including a nation’s best five game-winning goals. “It’s really exciting because I didn’t really know what to expect,” Reed said. “I’m really happy with the decision that I made. I love it and I’m really happy with where we’re going, how we started.” Reed said that DePaul has been a natural fit for her ever since the team’s first scrimmage. The chemistry on the field has flowed and teammates Elise Wyatt and Rachel Pitman have taken Reed under their wing.

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DePaul club football prepares for their debut season after postponing play in the 2013 season to get ready. some of the pressure off the offense and sophomore quarterback. On defense, the Blue Demons will throw an array of schemes and looks at opponents. They feature a good mix of speed and intelligence in the secondary led by twins Jake and Matt Jablanovec. “They’re both very flexible in terms of where they can play on the field,” said Jones. “They’re both very smart players who rely on their instincts. They play off of each other well and close windows particularly fast when the ball is in the air.”

Wyatt has benefitted from Reed’s arrival. The junior has six goals and three assists for 15 points. Together, the two have formed a connection that has translated into an offensive threat on the field. “She’s one of the most talented players I’ve played with,” Wyatt said. “She’s very creative. Abby and I feed off each other and that’s hard for any defense to defend. It’s fun for us because we really enjoy it.” The combination of Reed and Wyatt is something that DePaul has lacked in recent years, head coach Erin Chastain said. Chastain recruited Reed hard in high school and was ecstatic when she heard Reed would be interested in transferring to DePaul. “I was thrilled,” Chastain said. “We were excited and it was a no brainer. Her transition onto our team has been seamless. It’s been like she’s been on our team the whole time.

With football comes traditions. DePaul now has its own piece of a cornerstone, and they look for it to be a dominant one. “We’re looking to come out and win,” said Jones. “We look at Loyola as a bigtime rivalry. ‘The Redline Rivalry’ is what I’ve been hearing. So we’re looking to come out on the 28th and make a statement.” DePaul football’s first game takes place in Wilmette at Loyola Academy High School. The game begins at noon and admission is free.

“I think it’s obviously fun to score goals,” Chastain said. “It’s created a team that just wants more. Every game they’re trying to score more. Every game, you see them have an even better chemistry together. I think it’s something certainly exciting for our program.” As the team shifts their focus to their conference schedule, Reed is excited to make her debut in the Big East. “I know the Big East is such a good conference and it’s going to test us,” Reed said. “But I think we’re going to play well. (Going from the Missouri Valley to the Big East) is definitely going to be a step-up competition wise.” Regardless, Reed feels at home with her DePaul teammates. “Everyone is so friendly and everyone just kind of clicked from the beginning,” Reed said. “I think we all have the same goal. We all have different personalities, but when we’re on the field, it shows how much we want to win.”

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DePaul opens their season against Loyola.

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DePaul sophomore Abby Reed has eight goals in eight games.

26 | Sports. Sept. 22, 2014. The DePaulia SOCCER continued from front page The Blue Demons were determined to answer, head coach Erin Chastain said. She said the team always seems to respond to what she asks them to do. “This is a special group for sure,” Chastain said. Before the season starts, you don’t know what the team is going to be and they’ve proven game after game they’re going to play for each other. The seniors have set the tone for everyone to follow. The seniors have set the tone for everyone to follow." “We have some fun, attacking players that we were missing in the past," she said. “That offense is in combination with a great defensive core.” DePaul outshot Cincinnati 4–3 in the second half, but were outshot 11–6 total. Part of DePaul’s surge in the second half was because of senior defender Sarah Gorden. Gorden, who missed all of last season, blocked passes and disrupted Cincinnati’s rhythm repeatedly. “That was Sarah’s best game of the year,” Chastain said. “She had a different level of toughness and commitment to defending. She was really awesome for us today.” Ben also had a big game setting up Wyatt’s and Reed’s goals for two assists. She has six assists on the season. “I think I look for other people to score more than me,” Ben said. “I anticipate defenders being there. Usually, I have defenders commit to me first so my teammates have better opportunities to score. I know we’re going to score so I trust my teammates with the ball.” With the win, DePaul moves on from their non-conference schedule. DePaul finished second in the Big East in 2013 and is eager to face the conference again. The Blue Demons begin their conference schedule Sept. 25 at home against Georgetown. “This was a great last non-conference game to get us fired up and ready to go,” Reed said.

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Top Peformer Abby Reed Reed scored two goals in the second half to lift the Blue Demons to a 3-1 victory. She has nine goals on the year.

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“We had to deal with a significant amount of seams, a significant amount of shrinkage and we had to trim in pieces,” he said. “Not only was it not gamesafe but aesthetically it didn’t look good and a lot of people were leary of playing on a surface that had so many repair spots.” So far, the turf has had positive reviews. Women’s soccer head coach Erin Chastain said that her players are “excited to train on the field every day.” “For us to have one, flat playing surface with no seams is awesome,” she said. “Surface is something that is incredibly important in our sport and we’re certainly happy that they upgraded and went with a real, high-end turf.”

Of Reed's nine goals, five of them are considered game-winners. Reed leads the country.

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ABOVE: Freshman Alexa Ben set up two goals with assists against Cincinnatti. BELOW: Senior Sarah Gorden controls the ball. Gorden was a key reason why the Blue Demons were able to hold the Bear Cats scoreless in the second half.

Freshman Alexa Ben shoots against Illinois State's goalkeeper in a 3–1 victory.

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The change to a full-turf field is one that Lenti believes will become the norm in schools in the Midwest and northern parts of the country, where the winter climate is usually not conducive to a softball or baseball field featuring a clay or dirt infield. “In the future you’ll see a lot of programs, especially in the Midwest, move to all-turf because it’s labor intensive and the type of weather we have in the Midwest tends to be cold and snow instead of mild," he said. Lenti pointed to Notre Dame and Michigan’s baseball programs, both of which are successful, Division I tournament teams that moved to a full-turf system instead of having a clay infield. Another benefit of moving away from the clay will be the ability to use the field year-

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round, including softball practices before the season starts in January and February. “In the Midwest, you can’t contend with the weather. It wreaks havoc on your field in preparation for game day, nor does it give your team the opportunity to practice,” He said. “Now it’s a small plow away from getting your field ready in 40 degree weather.” Despite playing with a clay infield for the past several years, Lenti says that the change to turf shouldn’t affect softball gameplay. “Our team is pretty acclimated to turf,” he said. “They practice at the Dome at Rosemont so our women’s team has been practicing on all-turf fields for the better part of three or four years."

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Richardson rewarded for career By Erin Yarnall Focus Editor

DePaul had reason to celebrate along with the 18 other members inducted into the Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame, as alumni Quentin Richardson was inducted Sept. 17 as a member of the class of 2014. The class of 2014 celebrated with a dinner and ceremony in the Gold Cup Dining Room of the Hawthorne Race Course. Richardson was inducted after a 13-year career in the NBA as a small forward. He started his career playing with the Los Angeles Clippers after being drafted as the 18th pick in the 2000 NBA draft. From there, he went on to play with the Phoenix Suns, New York Knicks, Miami Heat, Orlando Magic and back to the New York Knicks in 2013 to wrap up his career. Before joining the NBA, Richardson played at DePaul for the 1998 and 1999 seasons, averaging 17.9 points and 10.2 rebounds per game throughout his two seasons as a Blue Demon. In Richardson’s two seasons the team went 39-25. Reflecting on his time at DePaul, Richardson believed DePaul prepared him well for his future. “It got me ready as far as the coaching diversity,” said Richardson. “My coaches and Jeanie (Lenti Ponsetto) prepared me for what I was going to be going forward to. DePaul is a great campus, it just kind of put me in that position to be really successful.” Richardson also noted that his favorite thing about the

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Quentin Richardson attended DePaul from 1998-2000 and played in the NBA for 13 years for teams such as the Orlando Magic and the New York Knicks. university was the location of the campus. “I loved that it’s in Chicago,” Richardson said. “I could go home when I wanted to, I could drive home. I never got homesick.” “The funniest thing (about being inducted) is I feel like I could still be playing, it feels like I just got drafted,” Richardson said. “This is definitely a great and humbling experience, though. Especially to be inducted with the guys I’m going in with.”

Detroit is now home to Richardson as he is working for player development and mentoring with the Detroit Pistons. Despite this, Chicago will always be home to him. “Chicago is always going to be my home, it’s where I grew up,” said Richardson. “Everything about me is Chicago, I am Chicago until I die.” Richardson’s induction is not only meaningful to him personally, but to many involved with DePaul athletics.

“It’s a great honor to have any inductees,” DePaul Athletic Director Jean Lenti Ponsetto said. “I think it speaks volumes about the quality of experience our athletes have at DePaul.” In regards to the future, Ponsetto wants to have the athletics department “continue to grow.” Ponsetto was at the induction and awards dinner in order to present the Ray Meyer College Coach of the Year Award to Kevin Ollie. The former Chicago

Bull is now head coach of the University of Connecticut Men’s Basketball team that won the 2014 NCAA title. Other members of the class of 2014 included Minnie Miñoso, the first black player on the Chicago White Sox, Donovan McNabb, a six-time Pro Bowl player who most notably played for the Philadelphia Eagles, and Bill Cartwright, who won three NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls from 1991 to 1993.

Men’s soccer loses in thriller By Eric Domingo Staff Writer

After a dramatic overtime win Sept. 17, DePaul was on the losing end of a double overtime battle Saturday. The Blue Demons (3–3–1) faced a tough challenge, losing against their cross-town rivals the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) Flames (4–2–1) 2–1 in double overtime. The Flame’s Jorge Alvarez scored UIC’s only two goals, but his most important one came in the 13th minute of double overtime from an assist by the Flame’s goalie Andrew Putna. Putna sent a nice long pass from the other end of the field to Alvarez who sent it in over the DePaul’s Mack Robinson’s left shoulder. “A punt from the goalkeeper, that we let bounce, and they were able to get on the end of it," DePaul head coach Craig Blazer said. So, it’s just one of those things that you can’t let the ball bounce and we did and they did well to score.” The game was close throughout, but the second half was dictated by Alvarez's goal in the 55th minute. Alvarez was coming up with the ball on the left side of midfield on a breakaway and Robinson came up to challenge him, but Alvarez shot quickly and caught the goalie over his left shoulder. DePaul’s only goal came from a beautiful assist by Alessandro Thomas to Art Garza in the 41th minute. Thomas

received a kick from down field and it bounced off his chest, which Thomas then sent it to Garza, and Garza was able to catch the goalie on the lower right. “We came out and played well, we scored the first goal, so all of that is a credit to our guys,” Blazer said. “We’ve done that a lot this year.” The Flames outshot the Blue Demons in the second half, 13–2. Their last game came at a tough loss to Creighton where UIC’s Jose Fuentes scored the only Flames goal in the 75th minute. Creighton’s defense stifled UIC as the Flames only took five shots in that contest. However, in this game it seemed UIC came with a little chip on their shoulder and played more aggressive. The Flames also took two shots to the Blue Demon’s one in the first overtime and their only shot in the second overtime was enough to seal the game, which DePaul took none. There was a scary moment for DePaul’s Koray Yesilli as he and UIC’s Jesus Torres collided. Yeilli limped off, with the help of one of the trainers, in agony as he left the game and was replaced by Philipp Koenigstein. Although DePaul was coming off a great overtime win against Drake Sept. 17 where Jalen Harvey’s hat trick lead the team back from a 2-0 deficit in the 58th minute, Harvey struggled against the

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DePaul defender Koray Yesilli left the 2-1 double overtime loss against UIC with an injury, limping off to the sidelines. The extent of his injury is unclear. Flames. Harvey is usually known for his heroics but in this game he didn’t have the magic and only had two total shots. “We still got to clean up a couple of things up but overall we’re disappointed

with the loss,” Blazer said. I thought we deserved better but we’ll keep an even keel and we’ll come back on Wednesday." The Blue Demon’s next game is at Northwestern (3-1-2) at 7 p.m. Wednesday.

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A seamless transition

Wish Field's turf got a makeover during summer break By Ben Gartland

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When Abby Reed was deciding on which college to attend in high school, Reed set her eyes on Indiana State. Reed, a standout from Rockford, relished for another chance to play with her sister, Taylor. The two briefly played together in high school when the younger Reed was a freshman and Taylor was a senior. She wanted to experience that again. In their time together in 2013, the season was a success. Reed posted an Indiana State single season record with 10 goals and Indiana State went 10-9 before losing to Illinois State in the Missouri Valley Conference finals. But at the end of the season and with her sister graduating, Reed revaluated her surroundings. Something to her was off. “I really wanted to be closer to home,” Reed said. “(DePaul) is only an hour and a half from home … I had looked at DePaul before and it was definitely up there

There's a reason the DePaul soccer and softball teams are just a little more excited to train and play at Wish Field this year. Gone are the hazardous seams, hard turf and infield clay, which have been replaced with a brand new turf field. Over the summer, Wish Field went through an overhaul as it replaced the entirety of both the soccer and softball portions of the field. The softball field underwent a complete change, moving away from the clay infield and opting for a full turf field. Mike Lenti, the director of athletic facilities, said the change in turf came about due to player safety concerns, labor efficiency and overall aesthetics. “Everybody likes it because it minimizes hazards,” he said. “It’s not one piece but it’s one field. It just makes it a simple process for everybody.” This change has been in the works for the past couple of years. After noting safety issues due to the wearing down of the turf, the proposal to revamp the turf was made in hopes that it would be ready for 2013 soccer season. That timeframe fell through but the change happened over this

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Junior Elise Wyatt tries to control the ball against Illinois State on the new turf of Wish Field. summer, with crews taking apart the old field right as the 2014 softball season ended in May. The project was completed in July and ready to go for preseason soccer training, which started in early August. Instead of using a tray system like the facilities used for the past decade, where facilities crews would change out the turf and insert clay for the softball infield between the soccer and softball

seasons, the entire field is turf year-round. Lenti said this change will have an impact in a few of areas. First of all, it will make game preparation less labor intensive since there is no clay to take care of for softball games. “It just makes it a more conducive environment for everybody from a standpoint of game preparation," he said. “Instead of 12 to 14 people

working a single game, now it’s reduced to three or four.” The second benefit will be making the field seamless, which presents a smoother and more aesthetically-pleasing surface. With the change the playing surface went through every offseason, the turf experienced wear and tear, and the seams from each piece of turf became more apparent.

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Men's basketball picks up first two recruits for 2015 By Matthew Paras Sports Editor

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ABOVE: Develle Phillips. BELOW: Oumar Barry. Both will join the Blue Demons.

The dividends of recruiting in the Washington D.C. area are paying off for DePaul men’s basketball. The Blue Demons secured their first two recruits for the 2015 season last week from the area. Forward Develle Phillips and center Oumar Barry gave verbal commitments and will join the team next season. Phillips and Barry are both from the Washington D.C. area and are ranked as three-star recruits. The pair of recruits also have experience playing together, playing on the same AAU team throughout the summer. “When I played with him over the summer he kind of lightened my load because I’m actually hybrid four, like a four or a three,” Phillips said. “When I played with him he actually rebounded so I wouldn’t have to focus so much on rebounding and I could actually do what I was supposed to be out there doing.” Phillips, 6-foot-8, described himself as a stretch-four who excels at running the floor. He also said he prides himself as being a defensive force, something the Blue Demons are in need of. Phillips said he fell in love with Chicago

when he visited DePaul. “The team was really cool and the environment was basically what stood out to me,” he said. Barry, who lives Arlington, Virginia and is originally from Guinea, attends Bishop O’Connell High School and is a 6-foot-9 center known for his ability to play defense and grab rebounds, Phillips said. Talent evaluator and Comcast Sports Net journalist Scott Phillips said that Barry is a raw athlete with a lot of potential to grow. “Barry’s been only in the United States for about a year and playing basketball for about four,” Scott Phillips said. “He showed this summer at some high-level camps that he’s a pretty good shot blocker and can run the floor. He has an OK feel for rebounding. “Once he figures out footwork on the offensive end and how to properly attack guys in the post, he should be a decent Big East player down the line as a contributor,” Scott Phillips said. Ever since head coach Oliver Purnell came to DePaul, the DMV (DistrictMaryland-Virginia) area has been a location that Purnell targets to get recruits. In his first recruiting class, Purnell secured commitments from Maryland prospects Cleveland Melvin and Brandon Young.

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Melvin and Young, of course, were the face of the team throughout their four years. Assistant coach Renard Phillips also plays a major role in recruiting from that area, Scott Phillips said. Renard Phillips, who was added to the staff in 2013, had coaching experience in Maryland since 2002-2003 and was a coach with DC Premier, the AAU team that Barry and Phillips played with. Phillips and Barry committed within three days of each other. They are DePaul’s first recruits after not having any freshman underclassmen for this season. The Blue Demons two previous recruits for this season — Jon Davis and Ray Doby — both reclassified after originally committing for this season. Davis is another recruit from D.C. It is unclear if Doby and Davis will recommit to DePaul for 2015. Despite not having any freshman recruits for this year and DePaul’s history of losing, Develle Phillips is looking forward to trying to return the program to its glory days. “I thought of me going to the school was just make a tremendous difference, probably more wins,” Phillips said. “Really I’m trying to get a couple recruits to come to DePaul so that we can take the city over and basically get it back to where it used to be.”