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Turning weeds into wine
As a part of President Kaler’s 2017 budget, $97K will be put toward mental health resources. BY KEVIN BECKMAN kbeckman@mndaily.com
Amid a push from students to increase funding for mental health resources, President Eric Kaler’s budget recommendation for the 2017 fiscal year includes almost $100,000 in new funding for Boynton Health Service. An emailed statement from the University said Boynton Health submitted a twoyear request for an increase in funding during the Student Services Fee planning process for fiscal years 2016 and 2017. Kaler’s $3.8 billion budget proposal presented to the Board of Regents last month would invest $97,200 into mental health resources on the Twin Cities campus — a “top priority” for the University, according to Kaler. Regent Richard Beeson said he was pleased mental health was getting more attention. “Regents haven’t talked about this enough,” Beeson said. “This is an issue
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Owner of Urban Forage Winery and Cider House Jeff Zeitler demonstrates the process of straining fruit wine before it is put into fermenters at his winery in south Minneapolis on Saturday. In addition to fruit wines, Zeitler makes dandelion wine and welcomes donations of dandelions so he can make a large batch.
Urban Forage, a local winery managed by University alumnus Jeff Zeitler, takes an unconventional approach to wine-making.
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the Longfellow neighborhood to donate
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Aurora aims to help male survivors
dandelions from their yards to create a
hen Jeff Zeitler was laid off from
commercial batch of the wine, Zeitler
his job as a landscape architect, he
said.
went back to his roots — wine-making.
Wines made from produce are often
Now, Zeitler and his wife Gita manage
called countr y wines because farmers
Urban Forage Winery, where they collect
make them from their leftover crops, he
dandelions and other flowers from south
said.
Minneapolis neighborhoods to make fruitbased wines and ciders.
tiful valley of vines … [but] historically,
The winery, located on East Lake Street, is the only winery in the city of Minneapolis.
Starting this summer, the Center will tailor services to male survivors of sexual assualt.
“People expect wineries to be in a beau[wineries] often were in the city,” Zeitler said.
Zeitler’s new mission is to recreate a
Zeitler first started making wines and
dandelion wine he first made a few years
ciders in his University of Minnesota dorm
ago.
room as a freshman in the 1990s.
Urban Forage has asked people from
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This summer, the University of Minnesota’s Aurora Center will start offering a support group for male-identified victimsurvivors of sexual assault. Support and interest in such a group at the center has risen over the past decade, said Jeni Kolb, Aurora’s men’s engagement coordinator, and the center conducted an informal survey in order to gauge student interest in the group. “It’s something that we’ve been exploring here at the Aurora Center for a number of years, and we definitely have the information and staffing here to support that now,” said Traci Thomas-Card, a prevention program coordinator at the Aurora Center. The Aurora Center recently appointed Kolb as the men’s engagement coordinator in part to provide awareness and services to male-identified victim-survivors. The center already hosts four support groups, including three for victim-sur vivors, but this will be their first specifically u See AURORA Page 10
“I do not endorse people under 21
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CITY GOVERNMENT
Paid sick leave hearing draws criticism, approval The proposal would require all Minneapolis businesses to offer paid sick leave to employees. BY RYAN FAIRCLOTH rfaircloth@mndaily.com
Chants of “Sick leave for who? Sick leave for all!” echoed through the hallway of Minneapolis City Hall last week, where workers and business owners discussed a proposal on paid sick time for Minneapolis workers. The three-hour hearing attracted more than 70 Minneapolis residents who voiced their opinions on the ordinance before the final City Council vote Friday.
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If approved, the ordinance would require all Minneapolis businesses with six or more employees to provide paid sick time. The mandate could also include coverage for casual workers and independent contractors if amended before a May 27 vote. Employees can earn an hour of paid sick time for ever y 30 hours worked, and the hours can be used when an employee is ill or needs to care for a family member. If the approved, the ordinance would go into effect on July 1, 2017. Many low-wage workers were present at the hearing to support the ordinance, claiming they shouldn’t have to choose between getting well and getting paid. Rod Adams, a Minneapolis resident who
worked in a restaurant as a cook, spoke in support of the ordinance. Adams said he was working one day when he cut his finger while slicing meat. He went to his manager, who told him to “put some gauze on it” and finish the shift. He did. When Adams later took time off to seek treatment for the injur y, he said his employer fired him. “My hours were cut, and I basically ended up getting fired,” Adams said. “Once I got fired … I couldn’t pay my bills, I lost my car, I lost my house.” Adams asked the council to pass the ordinance. “We need sick time now.” u See PROPOSAL Page 11
CEDAR-RIVERSIDE
Cedar initative combats stigma Organizers of a new campaign, #ProudtobeCedar, hope to shift the perception of the community. BY RAJU CHADUVULA rchaduvula@mndaily.com
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Ivan Anleu and his son Eli, 2, feed the giraffes at the Como Zoo in St. Paul on May 21. Visitors can feed the giraffes a piece of romaine lettuce for $5 at 10:15 a.m. daily and again at 2:30 p.m. during the weekend.
A new campaign, spearheaded by the youth community in the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood, hopes to highlight the Somali community and fight stigma. Called “#ProudtobeCedar,” the campaign began as a means to oppose Countering Violent Extremism — a Department of Justice program aimed at preventing terrorist recruitment. Started in Minneapolis, Los Angeles and Boston, the CVE initiative creates community and social programs to keep youth from joining terrorist groups. Cedar-Riverside’s campaign comes amid the high-profile trial of three Somali men charged with travelling to Syria to join ISIS.
Six others pled guilty to allegations earlier this year. The CVE program and media portray the West Bank area of Minneapolis as the hotbed for radicalization or terrorism recruitment, said Mohamed Mohamed, executive director of the West Bank Community Coalition. The #ProudtobeCedar campaign is an effort by young Cedar-Riverside residents to fight against this image, Mohamed said. Young people get a chance to tell their stories and build a counter-narrative to CVE and other stigmas around the Somali youth community, he said. The campaign features photographs and videos of Somali youth giving anecdotes and perspectives on what it’s like to be Somali in the city. The movement also includes programs held by Somali youth u See CAMPAIGN Page 11
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STATE REPORT PRINCE ESTATE CLAIMANTS OBJECT TO UNDERGOING GENETIC TESTING CHASKA, Minn. — Two people claiming to be heirs of Prince’s estate are objecting to having to take blood and genetic tests to prove their relationship to the musician. Brianna Nelson and Jeannine Halloran, on behalf of her minor daughter, have filed estate claims in Car ver County District Court. Late Monday, they filed an objection to a judge’s order giving a special administrator the power to require physical testing of such claims. Nelson says her father was Prince’s half brother, Duane Nelson Sr., making her Prince’s niece. Halloran says her minor daughter, V.N., was Duane Nelson’s granddaughter, making her Prince’s grandniece. Their joint filing says they have of fered proof of their relationships to Duane Nelson and of Duane Nelson’s relationship to Prince, and that this satisfies Minnesota law for presumption of paternity.
KEILLOR AND ‘PRAIRIE HOME’ PLAYERS PLAN ONE MORE SHOW MINNEAPOLIS — Garrison Keillor is bringing back familiar elements of “A Prairie Home Companion” at least one more time. Keillor will host what he’s calling “The Minnesota Show” on Sept. 2 from the Minnesota State Fair. It’ll be broadcast on public radio stations nationally the following evening. The show will be familiar to “Prairie Home” fans, with sketches including private eye Guy Noir, his usual company of actors and his signature monologue, the “News From Lake Wobegon.” Keillor announced earlier he’s stepping down as “Prairie Home” host, with his final broadcast on July 1 from the Hollywood Bowl, airing July 2. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Legislature fails to pass bonding bill before Sunday adjournment BY RYAN FAIRCLOTH rfaircloth@mndaily.com
The University of Minnesota will receive no state funding after the state Legislature failed to pass a roughly $1 billion bonding bill in the waning hours of the legislative session Sunday night. The University had requested about $236 million from the state to help pay
press conference, Dayton expressed disappointment with the Legislature’s treatment of the University. “When you shor tchange the University of Mi n n es ot a , you s h or t change the economic and social vitality of the future of Minnesota all over the state,” he said. Though Dayton could convene a special session to addr ess unr esolved
issues like the bonding bill, he said he was unsure if he would do so. “I ask the Legislature to increase their allocations to the U of M in the bonding bill, specifically the Health Sciences Education Facility, and I ask Gover nor Dayton to call a special session to finish this important work,” said University President Eric Kaler said in a statement.
NATIONAL BRIEFING
Officer, prosecutor Skydiving plane crash explosion kills five criticized after death of black man BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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BALTIMORE — After two trials and no convictions, Baltimore’s top prosecutor faces criticism that she moved too quickly to file charges against six officers in the case involving a 25-year-old black man who died a week after he was critically injured in police custody, triggering protests and riots a year ago. Even the judge overseeing the cases — in his verdict Monday acquitting the latest officer to stand trial in the death of Freddie Gray — said the state failed to prove its case on any of the charges. Baltimore Circuit Judge Barry Williams acquitted Officer Edward Nero of the assault, misconduct in office and reckless endangerment charges in connection with Gray’s arrest outside a West Baltimore housing complex. Gray died on April 19, 2015, a week after his neck was broken while handcuffed, shackled, but left unrestrained by a seat belt in the back of a police van. The circumstances of his arrest and his death triggered protests demanding justice for Gray. On the day of his funeral, rioting and looting broke out. The National Guard responded, and a curfew was imposed. Nero, 30, who is white, was the second of six officers charged to stand trial. The manslaughter case against Officer William Porter ended in a mistrial when the jury deadlocked. Prosecutors plan to retry him in September. Williams delivered his verdict in the racially charged case before a packed courtroom Monday. Nero’s parents and his brother sat in the front row; a few rows away, Gray’s stepfather. Noticeably absent, however, was State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby, who was present when Williams declared a mistrial in the trial for Porter in December. After announcing charges against the officers last May — one day after receiving the police department’s investigation while a tense city was still under curfew — Mosby did not shy from the spotlight. She posed for magazine photos, sat for TV interviews and even appeared onstage at a Prince concert in Gray’s honor. After the acquittal, Nero’s lawyers sought to send a strong message to her.
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for infrastructure projects and building repairs. G o v. M a r k D a y t o n originally recommended a $153.3 million distribution to the University. The House recommended $65.8 million, while the Senate suggested $160.7 million be allocated to the school. An agreement on bonding wasn’t reached before the Legislature adjourned. At a Monday afternoon
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HONOLULU — A skydiving plane in Hawaii went up in flames just after takeoff and then exploded as it hit the ground, killing the pilot, two instructors and two tandem jumpers, fire officials and a witness said. Investigators reviewed the burned-out wreckage of the single-engine plane in a field just outside a regional airport on the island of Kauai. Cisco Campos was fishing nearby Monday and told news outlets that the engine sounded strange after the plane left the runway. He told Hawaii News Now that it looked like the plane was trying to go back to the airport when it caught fire and then “everything exploded” as it crashed. “Something must have been wrong with the engine,” he said, adding that as it tried to land again, the plane was heading into the wind. Four of the victims died at the scene, and one died at a hospital, officials said. Their names have not been released, and autopsies will be conducted this week. “By the time I got there, the plane had been burned pretty bad,” Kauai Fire Chief Robert Westerman said. The crash on a dirt road ignited a small brush fire that firefighters extinguished soon afterward. The group was believed to have been part of a tour operated by SkyDive Kauai, firefighters said. The company is listed in state documents as a trade name for D&J Air Adventures, the registered owner of the Cessna 182H, according to Federal Aviation Administration records. SkyDive Kauai President David Timko said he didn’t have any comment because the crash is under investigation. But he offered his condolences to the families of those who died. The National Transportation Safety Board and FAA will investigate the cause of the crash. A few hours later, another small plane crashed into the water off the coast of Oahu. Lifeguards brought two people to shore Monday, and one went to a hospital, Honolulu Fire Department Capt. David Jenkins said. The other person aboard wasn’t injured, Honolulu Emergency Services Department spokeswoman Shayne Enright said.Twenty visitors died in aircraft crashes in Hawaii from 2005 to 2014, including one skydiver, state Department of Health data show. The others were killed in plane, helicopter and light sport aircraft crashes.
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How to treat your Uber driver like a person Like everyone working in the service industry, Uber drivers deserve fair treatment.
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don’t often take Ubers, but when I do, I hop out afterward with a false sense of accomplishment — the Uber afterglow. Perhaps you have also found yourself feeling oddly grandiose after taking an Uber. It’s an embarrassing, self-interested dynamic, and I’m often unable to own up to the privilege of being able to afford an Uber in the first place. So I end up trying to mask that uncomfortable reality by talking garrulously to my driver. My need to engage comes from a place of guilt — after all, it’s a little awkward having a stranger as a chauffeur. I can’t begin to describe how awkward it was upon discovering that the father of one of my high school acquaintances was my Uber driver. In circumstances such as these, there’s an odd reversal of standard authority and power roles. Suddenly I’m the one in charge, and so I neutralize these uncomfortable situations through conversation.
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Once the ride is finished, I get out of the car feeling a renewed emotional fulfillment and life-affirming energy from peeking into someone else’s experience. I immediately pocket their stories and move on to whatever’s next in my day. Maybe later that night I’ll relay one of their stories to my boyfriend or roommate, exclaiming, “Wow, I met the most interesting Uber driver today! What a life they’ve had.” But what I’m really doing is commandeering their experience for myself, collecting their narratives to dish out as anecdotes or little tales that make me seem more sage and worldly. I end up inadvertently reinforcing my privilege by marveling over my driver’s experiences — as if their life is a rarity or deviation from the norm.
I’d like to think that I’ve treated my driver just like any old pal and that I’ve somehow done a good deed in the process. But I’m really only thinking of myself and failing to consider their autonomy and existence. When it comes to Uber, it’s important not to proceed like a self-absorbed fool. But what then is the proper etiquette? After all, it’s boring to sit in silence as you’re carted to brunch or an alt-comedy showcase. There’s a balance to strike: respectful engagement is great, but be aware of subtext. Avoid culture crusading, and try to be considerate and conscious of people’s differences. When in doubt, I recommend writing a glowing review of your driver — highlighting them as an interesting person in their own right or recommending them to others for business. I’ll definitely try these, at least as a conscious reminder to myself that everyone I interact with, especially for service, exists fully beyond my individual sphere. Kate McCarthy welcomes comments at kmccarthy@mndaily.com.
DAILY DISCUSSION Comments on “U bioethics mainstay to retire” With all respect to Dr. Elliott, I am not “so miserable that” I am leaving. I will be retiring at age 67 after 35 years of a fulfilling University career of wonderful students, fascinating topics and the oppor tunity to make the world a better place through writing and research from the stature of a University faculty appointment. Cynicism, bitter ness and miser y are antithetical to being a good teacher. Teaching is a career of faith and optimism about the role of knowledge, the possibilities for civil society and the capacities of students. If I was miserable, I would have left out of respect for my students. I am at my destination and thus giving the institution that I love and deeply respect a fond farewell.
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Response to “GOP wants to ‘star ve’ budget for tax cuts” Gover nment cor r uption is inevitable; democracies are especially bad because there are so many more beaks to wet. The only way to r educe gover nment cor r uption is to reduce gover nment revenue. Star t from that premise and see where it takes you. Shadrach Smith via mndaily.com CONTACT THE EDITOR Jared Hemming jhemming@mndaily.com
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America’s problem with opioids Prince’s untimely death opens the door to a national discussion about opioid addiction.
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n April 21, Prince — one of the world’s most iconic singers — died. The cause of his death remains shrouded, but according to law enforcement officers, Prince had prescription opioid medication at his home. While it’s too early to draw conclusions about his death, the tragedy has spurred a vital discussion over opioid addiction. Addiction problems affect Minnesota acutely. In 1999, 60 Minnesotans died of opioid-related causes. By 2014, that number increased to 319 — a 500 percent rise. What’s more, during the same period more people died of prescription opioid overdoses than illegal heroin overdoses. Since the ’90s, doctors have prescribed opioids to treat chronic pain. During that time, pharmaceutical companies aggressively marketed prescription opioids without conducting proper research on the effects of addiction. Unfortunately, in the scientific community there is limited consensus on the efficacy of opioid drugs. Research articulates that the harm of addiction usually outweighs the benefit of alleviating pain. As such, the justification for prescribing opioids has been scrutinized. In order to reduce opioid-related deaths, government officials, clinicians and researchers must take action. First, Naloxone — a drug
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Lessons from the Divestment Debate On April 12, the Minnesota Student Association passed an amended resolution that asked the University to make socially responsible investments and improve financial transparency. The resolution passed because, as amended, it achieved these goals without dividing the campus or marginalizing one par ticular group of students. After months of division on campus caused by the divestment campaign, there are cr ucial lessons to take away from this process. If we hope to leave this university as engaged citizens and the next generation of leaders, we must always think critically and demonstrate empathy and respect toward those who disagree with us. As members of a university community,
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EDITORIALS Gov. Dayton must call special session
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fter a midnight deadline ended a budget-balancing session on Sunday night, Minnesota lawmakers failed to find a compromise on a transportation bill. While lawmakers struck agreements supplementing preschool programs, reducing dr ug of fense sentencing and adopting a statewide presidential primar y, proposals for transpor tation funding fell apart as the session closed early Monday morning. House Republicans sought to add bridge and road repair funding to a $1 billion bonding bill, while Senate democrats pushed to fund mass transit projects — like the Southwest Light Rail Transit expansion to Eden Prairie. Funding public transportation projects — especially ones that are widely used — is beneficial to the Metro-area populace. Last year, Metro Transit ridership set a new record with 85.8 million rides — a 23 percent increase from 2005. At this point, it is up to Gov. Mark Dayton to agree to a special session for lawmakers to potentially strike a transpor tation deal. Regardless, it’s amiss that officials have prioritized their par tisan agendas over much-needed transportation fixes, and expansions, for the state. We urge lawmakers to reach across the aisle and continue to fund publicworks projects — including the Southwest Light Rail Transit expansion. Of ficials at the Capitol have a duty to ser ve and invest in the interests of Minnesotans in a timely fashion.
U should expand bathroom access
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Dr. Miles might not be miserable, but lots of us both in and outside of Minnesota will be miserable without his unmistakable and inspiring contributions to discussions about the ethics of health care and the medical profession. He has been a well-informed, passionate and wise voice in bioethics and health policy, and he’s been influential far beyond his home state. He’s a national and international figure of tremendous renown and respect. I wish him the ver y best in his retirement, but I hope he’ll be willing to take visitors in — and dispense advice from — his garden.
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freedom of speech should not be treated simply as a right to express our own opinion but also as an obligation to listen to others express their opinions. I was shocked by the lack of listening and empathy, in addition to discriminator y accusations and comments, during a discussion that was supposedly about human rights. Disagreement should never come at the expense of selectively discounting the collective and individual perspectives of fellow students. As a campus community, we need to do a better job of seeking compromise, and when opportunities to collaborate present themselves, we should take them. The pro-divestment campaign sought to exclude the voices of the vast majority of Jewish students and those of President Kaler and state legislators, who are all important stakeholders in a healthy campus
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that counteracts the effects of opioid overdoses — should be made more readily available. CVS Pharmacy has already stated that some pharmacists will be able to distribute Naloxone without a prescription. This will ensure immediate relief to those who overdose. Further, clinicians ought to be more proactive when prescribing opioids for pain management. Comprehensive action plans should be created for patients seeking pain management; physicians should survey the patient’s overall quality of life before prescribing opioids for pain reduction. Finally, the research community must increase efforts to understand chronic pain. Research on alleviating addiction — as well as countermeasure therapies for overdose and withdrawal effects — will prove to be highly impactful. Prince’s death may have brought the issue of opioids to the forefront of a national discussion, but more medical attention is needed. We must fight against addiction together. Anant Naik welcomes comments at anaik@mndaily.com.
“If we hope to leave this university as engaged citizens and the next generation of leaders, we must always think critically and demonstrate empathy and respect toward those who disagree with us. ” climate. While we should question and are free to disagree with them, discounting their perspectives is wrong, divisive and goes against the spirit of academic freedom. Emma Dunn University Student
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ast week, President Barack Obama’s administration issued a wide-reaching directive instructing public schools to allow transgender students access to whatever bathroom facility best fits their gender identity. The decision follows a deluge of criticism over a bill signed by North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory that precludes transgender people from using public restrooms that differ from the gender they were assigned at birth. In Minnesota and state legislatures across the country, lawmakers have peddled similar discriminatory bills. Making specious claims to “public safety” and “privacy,” officials have tried to legitimize their legislation. The rhetoric behind these bills — which present transgender people as a menace — only serve to pathologize an already marginalized demographic. What’s more, according to a study by Georgia State University, a strong relationship exists between rates of suicide and denial of lavatory access among transgender college gradutes. Some schools, like Yale University, have joined a growing minority of higher education institutions that have decided to champion gender-neutral restrooms. In recent weeks, the University of Minnesota Senate has passed a resolution written by the Transgender Commission which recommends the school adopt a systemwide restroom and locker room policy that would be more accessible to transgender and nonconforming people. At a college institution that purports to be an advocate of students’ mental wellbeing, we urge University administrators to disavow myopic bathroom formulations and instead support transgender inclusivity on campus. EDITORIALS & OPINIONS DEPARTMENT Editorials represent the voice of the Minnesota Daily as an institution and are prepared by the editorial board.
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Minnesota earns top seed for conference tourney The Gophers will face No. 8-seeded Iowa in the first round. BY JACK WHITE jwhite@mndaily.com
While the Gophers did not make the Big Ten Tournament last year, Minnesota will go into this season’s tournament as the top seed after earning the outright confer ence cr own last weekend. The team has improved from a ninth-place, under-.500 record in conference standings last year to .696 this season. “We’re not ner vous,” senior Dalton Sawyer said. “We’ve had a lot of big games at this point in the season, so we’re pretty ready for this. We’re pretty prepared, and so we don’t have to be ner vous. We’re just excited to go down and play the best ball that we can.” Minnesota will open first-round tournament play with eighth-seeded Iowa Wednesday in Omaha, Neb. The Gophers won their three-game series against the Hawkeyes 2-1 in April. “Things change. Teams change, but we have some feel for the team,” said head coach John Anderson. “We can go back and take a look at what happened back then and study their year and their season. You got to look at who has been playing well for them recently, who’s hot, who they’ve been using out of the bullpen and some of those things.” Minnesota will start junior Matt Fiedler — who heads into the tournament with a 3.67 earned run average and a record of 7-2 — on the mound in the tournament debut. Fiedler started in one of
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Minnesota’s previous victories against Iowa, where he pitched seven innings and gave up one run. Fiedler has also been a big contributor at the plate. He has a .383 batting average with seven homeruns and 36 RBI compared to a batting average of .310, four homeruns and 31 RBI last year. “It’s been a growing process since I got here,” Fiedler said. “It’s a little bit more challenging to do both [hitting and pitching], and I’ve definitely had
some learning curve, some bumps and bruises along the way. We’ve found a routine that works for me this year to make me a starter.” Sawyer is also likely to make an appearance during the tournament. The senior is 7-5 with a 3.31 ERA this season after going 4-3 with a 4.53 ERA all of last year. The team’s success in the Big Ten isn’t uncharacteristic. The Gophers last won the conference title in 2010 and have claimed 22 more in program history.
A B i g Te n To u r n a ment title would give the team — which is not currently ranked inside the top 25 teams of the NCAA — an automatic bid to the NCAA tour nament, where Minnesota will face tougher teams outside its conference. “I don’t think anybody can say they’re in [the N C A A B a s e b a l l To u r nament] in this par t of the countr y,” Anderson said. “We’re challenged in the nor th. We have a lot of high-RPI teams to
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NO. 8 SEED IOWA 27-25
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play once we get home, so there’s no guarantee here. We’re going to do
what we’ve done all year. We’re going to show up on Wednesday.”
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Gophers set to compete at West Regional meet
Minnesota will have 19 athletes compete at the NCAA preliminary meet. BY JACK WHITE jwhite@mndaily.com
The men’s track and field team will send 19 of its athletes from 12 events to the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field West Preliminary in Lawrence, Kan., this weekend. The No. 13 Gophers hope to find success at the meet en route to qualifying for the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field National Championships in two weeks. “I think it’s been pretty representative of what we did for the past year, so I think it’s an adequate number,” head coach Steve Plasencia said. “Hopefully the oppor tunity presents, and some guys make it on to the national final.” The Gophers will send two relay teams to the meet. Senior Goaner Deng, redshirt sophomore Brad Neumann, redshirt junior Nate Roese and freshman Jack Wellenstein make up the fifth-seeded 4x400 meter relay team for Minnesota. Neumann, alongside redshirt sophomore Jordan Charles, senior Gemechu Godi and redshir t junior Trevor Yedoni make up the 4x100 meter relay team, which qualified for the event with a 40.14 time — the second-fastest mark in school history. Junior Luca W ieland qualified for the NCAA Championships in the decathlon but has declined to compete in an attempt to qualify for the German Olympic team instead, which has tr youts around
Luca Wieland competes in the men’s hurdles at the University Field House for the second annual Minnesota-Wisconsin Dual on Jan. 23.
the same time. The two-time All-American qualified for the preliminary meet in the high jump and long jump but will put most of his attention on the long jump. His 7.91-meter qualifying jump is ranked third among all of the preliminary invitees. “I’m not really planning
on going to nationals in the [high jump] so I really want to focus on the long jump because I can make it to the NCAAs with that,” Wieland said. Senior Sean Donnelly will make his first NCAA preliminar y appearance in the hammer throw. The senior holds the school
record for best hammer, and his qualifying throw of 74.35 meters is second among preliminar y competitors. Donnelly was a four-time Division III national champion before transferring to Minnesota for his senior campaign. “This is one of the
bigger meets that I envisioned competing in when I transferred here and now it’s here,” Donnelly said. Minnesota sent 16 athletes to last year’s preliminary and hopes to best the four qualifiers that later moved on to the NCAA Championships. “I think that we have
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some people in events that have had good years, and we have some people who star ted to step it up as we got towards the end,” said Plasencia. “I definitely think that we were carried to those national rankings by a few individuals, and from what I’ve heard those guys are ready to go.”
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SOFTBALL
Gophers’ season ends at regional Minnesota lost to Washington in a must-win game Sunday. BY CARISSA POLO cpolo@mndaily.com
The Gophers fell in the first round of the NCAA Tournament last weekend after winning their second Big Ten Tournament title in three years. Minnesota won its first game of the Seattle Regional against Nor th Dakota State but split the second day of competition. A firstgame loss of a must-win day against Washington Sunday brought Minnesota’s season to an end. “We’re happy with the way our season kind of panned out, but we’re obviously not ver y happy with the way it ended,” junior pitcher Sara Groenewegen said. “We didn’t play our best softball at the end.” The Gophers started out the Seattle Regional with a 7-2 victor y over North Dakota State, the team’s 15th straight at the time. Minnesota lost its first game of the following day to host Washington but defeated NDSU a second time to stay alive in the tournament. The Gophers advanced to Championship Sunday but had to defeat Washington twice in order to advance to Super Regionals. The first game of the day saw Minnesota down 12-2 in the fifth inning, but the Gophers rallied, scoring five runs. The Huskies added to their lead with three runs in the sixth, ultimately defeating the Gophers 15-7 and ending Minnesota’s season. The Gophers lose six seniors with the end of the season. The class boasted a .873 victory percentage, the highest of any class in the program’s history. “We are definitely going to lose a lot of leadership,” junior third baseman Sam
“We are definitely going to lose a lot of leadership. ... There’s only going to be three seniors including myself next year, so that’s a little bit different just because they were a bigger class.”
SAM MACKEN Junior third baseman
Macken said. “There’s only going to be three seniors including myself next year, so that’s a little bit different just because they were a bigger class.” Minnesota’s junior class in particular stood out this season at the plate and on the mound and demonstrate that the program will be able to make up for the gaps the departing seniors may leave. Macken led the team in hits, doubles, home runs, RBIs, total bases run and slugging percentage for the season. She finished the season with 22 doubles, the second most in a season in school history. Groenewegen finished the season with a 31-7 record in the circle, the second-most victories in one season for the program. Groenewegen also tied for first in the NCAA in wins with 31 and with strikeouts at 336. “It’s an honor,” Groenewegen said. “My coaches put me in the position to be able to do this. And I’d do whatever I can to win, and I guess that shows.” Despite making an early exit in the tournament, the Gophers did check one goal off of a list they set long before the season began, a Big Ten Tournament title over top-ranked Michigan. “We go into a season with the goal of winning the Big Ten Championship,” Groenewegen said. “Ultimately we’re happy with our season because we did that.”
Junior pitcher Sara Groenewegen pitches at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium on April 30.
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WOMEN’S TRACK AND FIELD
Gophers send 20 to preliminaries Minnesota heads to the preliminary meet after winning a share of the Big Ten title. BY CARISSA POLO cpolo@mndaily.com
Minnesota’s women’s track and field team looks to continue a successful streak as 20 of its athletes compete in the NCAA West Preliminar y in Lawrence, Kan., this week. The meet comes just after the team won a share of the Big Ten title — its fifth in program histor y and first since 2006. “We might have a couple of kids who are a little banged up from the Big Ten game and stuf f, but we feel good about where we’re at,” said director Matt Bingle. “Hopefully they feel confident, which they should.” The Gophers are sending their highest number of athletes to the preliminary meet since 2010 when 24 Minnesota representatives made the cut. Of the 20 athletes, the Gophers will have 13 returners at the preliminar y and seven first-time competitors represented at the meet in 14 different events. Minnesota’s last meet, the Big Ten Championships, ended with a title for the team. The Gophers’ conference standing came down to the 4x400 meter relay per formance of Erin Hawkins, Kat Keller, Emerald Egwim and Titania Markland. The team qualified for the preliminar y meet last season as well and then went on to the NCAA Championships. They’ll look to take a similar path this year.
Markland will also compete in the 400-meter run in her second-ever preliminary appearance. “It’s always good to feel brave,” Markland said. “I check my breathing. I pray, and I talk to Coach Bingle, and he keeps me in check if I’m nervous.” Markland missed moving on to the NCAA Championship by one place in the 400-meter race last year but will look to star t fresh at the preliminar y and hopefully get a different result. “I cannot compare what I did last year to this year because ever y race is different,” she said. “These are dif ferent teams. Ever yone got stronger or faster.” Minnesota will be led by redshir t senior Liz Berkholtz, who is making her fourth trip to the event. Berkholtz ran the 10,000 meter in 2013 and 2014 and ran the 5,000 meter in 2015. Despite r unning in a dif ferent event than she did previously, Berkholtz said she is confident that the season has prepared her for the preliminar y meet. “I feel like I was really well prepared throughout the coaching year, and it got a little more intense through the Big Ten Championship,” she said. Berkholtz is the only member of the team who has been to the preliminar y meet four years in a row and uses it as motivation heading into what could be one of her last meets. “It’s calming for me because I’ve been here before,” Berkholtz said. “But I think it’s also a motivator for me because I know this is my last year.”
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During her cross country season, Liz Berkholtz approaches the finish line of the Oz Memorial race at Les Bolstad Golf Course on Sept. 11, 2015.
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Wednesday, May 25, 2016
General Mills lawsuit moves forward
ZACH BIELINSKI, DAILY
Glass artists Marlo Cronquist and Jenn Justad perform the murrine Italian glassmaking process at the Minnesota Center for Glass Arts in the Southeast Como neighborhood of Minneapolis on May 18. The building was once a General Mills testing laboratory that dumped toxic chemicals but now hosts a slew of artist studios including the nonprofit Minnesota Center for Glass Arts.
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The building located in the Southeast Como neighborhood of Minneapolis was once a General Mills testing laboratory that dumped toxic chemicals. Now the building hosts artist studios including the nonprofit Minnesota Center for Glass Arts and several small businesses.
A new study has outlined the future of cleanup in and around the area. BY SOPHIE WIITALA swiitala@mndaily.com
Residents of the University of Minnesota’s Southeast Como neighborhood may soon be able to advance their lawsuit against the company that allegedly dumped harmful chemicals nearby. The residents are suing General Mills for exposing
homes and businesses to trichloroethylene — a toxic chemical known as TCE. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency outlined plans to protect impacted citizens in a study released in April. The case began as a class action lawsuit by residents in February 2015 but faced an appeal by General Mills over classifying the suit as class action. Now, the US Cour t of Appeals will soon rule on whether the class action certification is allowed. While the MPCA says mitigation ef for ts are
sufficient, the proponents of the lawsuit want more aggressive clean-up and compensation for damages. Gordon Rudd, managing partner at Zimmerman Reed Attorneys and one of the lawyers representing the Como residents, said if the cer tification is denied they would have to continue the suit individually. Reed said there isn’t much his clients can do until they hear back about the class action cer tification but said the appeals courts should return a ruling “any time.” In the meantime,
the MPCA continues to install mitigation systems to filter out toxic vapors in businesses and residential homes within the General Mills contamination area. MPCA officials decided the use of these mitigation techniques was more effective and cost-efficient than attempting to clean the soil at the TCE dumping site, according to the study. The plan instead relies on natural degradation to remove TCE from the soil and groundwater. Tim Grape, MPCA project manager for the General Mills site, said this
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process could take years or decades to remove the TCE from the environment. Dr. Paige Novak, professor at the University’s Biotechnology Institute, said TCE is extremely difficult to locate because it sinks through the groundwater. Novak said the interaction of TCE and groundwater is like “vinegar and oil in a dressing.” The two separate, and because TCE is heavier than water, it sinks fur ther and fur ther into the ground, making the process of locating it difficult. Because it takes so long to find TCE in the groundwater and soil, the most
attainable step is to stop the chemical vapors coming from the ground from harming residents. Although the MPCA estimates approximately 7,000 pounds of TCE were removed from the area between 1985 and 2010, even small amounts can be dangerous. Novak said breathing in the vapors is extremely dangerous because the amount of air we breathe over long periods of time allows for higher TCE concentrations in the body. The vapors can cause birth defects as well as kidney and liver cancers if absorbed over a long enough time span.
President Kaler calls mental health a “top priority” Budget u from Page 1
ever ybody seems to be rallying behind.” Board of Regents Chair Dean Johnson said r egents are continuing to talk with administrators about new ways to invest in mental health, including the possibility of placing mental health counselors in residence halls. “That’s where counselors ought to be,” Johnson said. “Surrounded by their students.” Despite optimistic responses from regents and administrators, some students feel the new allocations aren’t enough. “I would hope that ... this is not the end of what
the president’s of fice and the regents have in mind for prioritizing mental health as they said they would like to,” said incoming Minnesota Student Association President Abeer Syedah. “I obviously appreciate any funding to mental health and am grateful that there’s funds sent in this direction, but when students are dying, I can’t help but feel like $97,000 feels off.” Carl Anderson, Director and Chief Health Officer for Boynton Health said that in addition to the $97,200 allocation for 2017, the of fices of the pr ovost and the pr esident hope to establish two new Boynton positions and four new Student Counseling Ser vices
positions. The planned funding for 2017 might remove waiting lists at Boynton, Anderson said. Anderson said the University’s administration is also discussing plans to provide extra funding for 2017 that would exceed the current $97,200 allocation. “I wouldn’t want people to get the idea that there’s no new funding,” Anderson said. “There’s a lot more going on.”
Administration reallocations
Kaler’s budget also proposes to reallocate $15 million in administrative costs as par t of the president’s goal to cut $90 million from University spending by 2019.
By shrinking administrative spending, the University will be 81 percent — or $73 million — closer to Kaler’s goal with two years remaining, a University statement said. “We’re always looking for ways to shrink costs,” said Board Chair Dean Johnson. “Anything in the administration that can become more efficient is the right road to be on.” Regent Thomas Anderson said the administrative reallocations were a good strategy to ensure that money coming into the University is going toward the University’s “core mission.” “They’re not exactly cuts,” Anderson said. “It’s kind of a ‘wait and see’ deal. We just have to make sur e we’r e not adding
administrative costs somewhere else.”
Tuition Increases Despite strong pushback from University students, Kaler’s budget pr oposal also includes tuition increases for three of the school’s campuses — including a 2.5 percent tuition hike for r esident and r ecipr ocity under graduate students on the Twin Cities campus. Nonresident undergraduates on the Twin Cities campus could expect a 9.9 percent hike, amounting to an extra $2,040 per year. Beeson said the Board will examine how out-ofstate tuition increases could affect students’ decision to apply to the University.
During the r egents’ May board meeting, Kaler said even with a tuition increase proposal, the University of Minnesota ranks within the two lowest-cost universities in the Big Ten. Regent Chair Dean Johnson echoed Kaler after the meeting. “You have to look at the facts,” Johnson said. “And the facts are we are one of the lowest-cost Universities in the Big Ten.” Board members said they have been involved in formal and informal meetings with University administration to fine-tune the budget. The regents are expected to vote on a finalized budget at their meeting in June.
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Hodges addresses racial inequality
ZACH BIELINSKI, DAILY
Minneapolis mayor Betsy Hodges delivered her third State of the City address on May 17 at the MacPhail Center for Music in Minneapolis. She spoke about the challenges of racial disparities and how she planned to address them.
The speech still garnered criticism from some of the city’s residents. BY RYAN FAIRCLOTH rfaircloth@mndaily.com
In her third State of the City address, Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges praised the city’s progress but acknowledged lingering problems of racial disparities. Although she commented on the city’s efforts to improve race relations, Hodges’ speech last week drew
criticism from some community members. “Minneapolis is a remarkable and wonderful city, and Minneapolis is a city of deep challenges, particularly regarding race,” Hodges said. Hodges began the speech by calling attention to rising gun violence in North Minneapolis. She said Minneapolis Police Department Chief Janeé Harteau sent more police patrols and enforcement to hot spots in the area. Hodges said she wants the MPD to hire more officers of color to strengthen police-community relations in the areas. This ef for t
includes community service officer programs, where the most recent training class was 61 percent people of color, Hodges said. She also spoke about the November fatal shooting of Jamar Clark and the subsequent 18-day occupation of the Minneapolis Police Department’s Fourth Precinct. No charges were filed against officers involved with the shooting. Hodges said she requested the Department of Justice to author a report on the city’s response to Four th Precinct protests, which will be released
this fall. Mica Grimm, a founder of Black Lives Matter Minneapolis who was at the Fourth Precinct occupation, said she was frustrated by the mayor’s speech. Grimm said Hodges should have mentioned BLM members and others responsible for starting the protests. “The way she talks about it is almost as if she … is taking credit for it,” Grimm said. “It took her like five days to show up at the Fourth Precinct, which is crazy.” Grimm said she doesn’t think hiring officers of color will help police relations.
“The solution is that we should be hiring of ficers from the communities that they will be policing,” she said. “They shouldn’t be coming in from out of town or out in the suburbs because we know that there’s a perception about Minneapolis, and no officer, no human is exempt from having some type of bias.” Grimm said she finds Hodges’s efforts to improve race relations disingenuous. “I don’t believe that she wants to fix [race relations],” Grimm said. “She’s trying to cash in on any political capital that she can
right now before she leaves of fice and moves on to something else.” Meanwhile, Ward 2 City Council Member Cam Gordon said Hodges showed courage by addressing racial issues. “I think she did a good job of capturing an important sense that a lot of people have in this city that Minneapolis is a good city, but it’s kind of a tale of two cities, and there’s still some issues that we have to deal with,” Gordon said. “Especially those things associated with racial and … economic inequities.”
Regents discuss changes to student conduct code Proposals include changes to sexual assault and medical amnesty policies. BY KEVIN BECKMAN kbeckman@mndaily.com
Proposed changes to the University of Minnesota’s Student Conduct Code would broaden the definition of sexual assault and expand protections under medical amnesty provisions. The University’s Board of Regents requested a review of the conduct code earlier this year and heard suggestions for changes from representatives of the Office for Student Affairs at a board committee meeting earlier this month. A proposal to broaden the definition of sexual assault would include all aspects of sexual misconduct including relationship violence, sexual assault,
stalking and sexual or gender-based harassment. Specific definitions of each of these terms would be included in future revisions to the Board’s policy. Additionally, the committee discussed expanding immunity protections for underage drinking in the event of medical emergencies. Since 2013, Minnesota state law has granted prosecution immunity to underage drinkers in the event of medical emergency. The University’s student conduct code includes a similar provision, granting immunity to those in need of emer gency treatment as well as the student who called for assistance. Vice Provost for Student
Af fairs and Dean of Students Danita Brown Young said at May’s committee meeting that the medical amnesty provisions in the conduct code were modeled after the state’s law. The Board is considering expanding immunity provisions to include more than just two students, citing concerns that students may still not seek medical assistance for fear of prosecution if the group were larger than two people. “It should be about getting your friend help,” said Regent Darrin Rosha. “If you have an interest in not being prosecuted or not having a friend prosecuted or not having your student group prosecuted or sanctioned, you are going to tend to see that person as more likely to be able to sleep it off.”
Regent Patricia Simmons said at May’s committee meeting that revisions to medical amnesty provisions could be considered but that they shouldn’t put the University’s conduct code in violation of state law. Rosha said he was unsure why the state’s statue only protected two people. “It just doesn’t make a whole lot of sense to me,” he said. Regent Thomas Anderson said he agreed. “We’re tr ying to follow the state government, but we don’t really know what their rationale was for only granting amnesty to two people,” Anderson said. “We want to get amnesty expanded to as many people as possible.” Other proposed revisions include af fir ming the right of students to
“If you have an interest in not being prosecuted or not having a friend prosecuted or not having your student group prosecuted or sanctioned, you are going to tend to see that person as more likely to be able to sleep it off.” DARRIN ROSHA Board of Regents member
par ticipate in peaceable assemblies and protests and adding language to clarify that the entire conduct code applies to student groups as well as individual students. Incoming Minnesota Student Association President Abeer Syedah said the student government’s cabinet and committees helped provide feedback o n t h e p r o p o s e d r e v isions and said MSA favors
the changes. “[We] believe they’re strong steps in the right direction,” Syedah said. Matt Sumera, communications director for the Office of Student Affairs, said the of fices of the provost and vice provost will take suggestions from regents and discuss the proposed revisions with hopes that the Board will vote on a finalized code at its June meeting.
U Senate approves resolution on transgender bathroom access The resolution would allow people to use restrooms matching their gender identity. BY DAVID CLAREY DCLAREY@mndaily.com
The University of Minnesota Senate passed a May 5 resolution recommending increased accessibility to bathrooms and locker rooms for transgender and gender-nonconforming people. The resolution — which passed unanimously in the Senate’s final session — recommended the University let people use restrooms consistent with their gender identities, improve visibility of gender-neutral restrooms on
campus maps and label s i n g l e - o c c u p a n c y r e s trooms as gender neutral. The resolution also asks the University to improve bathroom access for people who need caregiver assistance and parents or guardians who help children of a different gender. “T rans and nonconforming folks have been looking for these types of changes and policy implementations for a long time,” said Stef Wilenchek, author of the resolution and director of the University’s Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, T ransgender,
Ally Programs Office. Working with University Senate committees and the Transgender Commission — a transgender and gender-nonconforming suppor t group — Wilenchek wrote the resolution based on a set of guidelines created by the Penn State University LBGTQA Student Resource Center. Now that the University Senate has passed the resolution, the University can decide whether to create policies based on the recommendations. “I do think the administration is suppor tive. I think if ever yone perceived it as a safety issue,
it would be a non-issue,” said Colin Campbell, chair of the Senate’s Faculty Consultative Committee. While laws like Nor th Carolina’s House Bill 2 (HB2) have jumpstar ted a conversation about bathroom accessibility, Wilenchek said that “this work would be happening no matter what.” D e e n a Wa s s e n b e r g , outgoing chair of the Senate’s Equity, Access and Diversity Committee, said her committee met with Wilenchek before HB2 became a national concern. “We wanted to get an idea of what kind of environment the University campus was for students
and employees who are transgender. So we asked, ‘How can we help?’” Wasenberg said. The resolution recommends that gender-specific, single-stall restrooms be reassigned as genderneutral when possible. “There’s a segment of our population that only goes to these bathrooms, and that’s challenging,” said Campbell. “Its concer ning that a student or a colleague or a staf f person has to pee so bad they can’t think straight because they don’t think it’s safe to use that bathroom that their bir th-assigned gender tells them to use.”
Jigna Desai, chair of the Depar tment of Gender, Women and Sexuality Studies, said the bill showcased the University’s belief in inclusiveness as a core value — but said more work needs to be done. “We still have a long way to go, but I think it’s impor tant we dedicate time and conversation and create dialogue around these issues. We still have a lot of work to do, but this really matters,” Desai said. “There’s all kind of issues that matter, but using bathrooms is one of the most basic because it addresses a human need that ever yone has.”
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Wednesday, May 25, 2016
MUSIC
Tears dry on their own Local Minneapolis band Frankie Teardrop break up and release their final album. BY JOE CRISTO jcristo@mndaily.com
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any local music scenes are filled with thr ongs of bands led by mopey, long-haired dictators keen on emphasizing originality over catchy hooks. There is an obsession with the new, the technical over the emotional. Minneapolis band Frankie Teardrop was an exception to these rules. They played fast, short earworms that blended braggadocio with naivety that were always catchy and never boring. Now, after two-and-a -half years and six releases, Frankie Teardrop is calling it quits. After a few more shows and a final per formance at the Minneapolis Eagles Club on June 17, the group will disband and start working on different projects. Founded in 2013, singersongwriter Jordan Bleau developed the project and persona as a postmodern rock ‘n’ roll experiment that emphasized playing as loud and fast as possible. “Rock music can be very aggressive,” Bleau said. “I used to be really into that but I don’t find myself listening to that type of music anymore’”. Bleau, who primarily writes, records and sings the songs himself, moved to Minneapolis by way of Iowa City to start a band and play music influenced by Parquet Courts, Burger Records and late 1970s New York punk rock. Soon, he had recorded the first Frankie Teardrop release, “Tough Guy”. On “Tough Guy” and many of the band’s early releases, Bleau played a character, someone with rigidly defined masculinity and a love for gold and “bling”. The reason was simple, he said.
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Frankie Teardrop performs during Dangerous Man Brewing Company’s Art-A-Whirl festivities on Saturday. The band recently released their final album.
“When you write songs any way, it’s a fraction of yourself,” Bleau said. “Maybe it’s idealized, or maybe it’s what you want to be. But having that persona, that dumb, vapid, uncaring thing was just a lens to write through.” After writing the songs that would become their debut release, Bleau initially recruited bassist Jack Woolsey and dr ummer Gunnar Kauth for their live shows and began playing in basements, bars and clubs, where they received enthusiastic responses.
“[‘Tough Guy’] definitely built excitement around the band for sure,” Bleau said. “And [the persona] was fun to do for a while.” The band eventually added a second guitar player, Dan English, after seeing him at most of their shows. This lineup was the one that recorded their final album, “Hell Yep.” “[English] was always just at ever ything,” Bleau said. “We had the same friends and talked to the same people. So I went up to him and asked him to join.” With their full lineup
complete, it was common for the band to go on tour across the Midwest and to play well-attended Twin Cities street festivals. They were fixtures at some of the largest local gigs in town. In 2014, after a moderate amount of local recognition, they released the “Raiders” LP. The record was a distillation of the sound they had earlier achieved, ironing out song structures and recording quality. The lyrics shifted topics — they were less focused on irony and putting the audience on and instead dealt with serious topics like
relationships and mental health. The band has had a few dif fer ent dr ummers in the years after its inception before enlisting cur rent player K onnor Johnson. Since then, the current lineup has stuck to playing the final record live and a few slower songs that remain unreleased. “Hell Yep” has been the most successful Frankie Teardrop release to date, with more Bandcamp streams in the first month than their previous records. The future for the
members is not clear at the moment. Bleau wa nts to star t writing pop songs and potentially switch out some guitars for synths. As of right now, he’s memorializing the past and enjoying himself the best way he knows how: joking around. “Are we just a dumb rock band?” Bleau said. “Sorta. But then you ask yourself, ‘Why did I start recording music at 14?’ ’Cause I love how music makes me feel, you know what I mean? That’s what I want to get back to.”
FASHION
Street style: Anyone but Becky
As the Beyhive swarmed TCF Monday night, the folks of Minnesota showcased their Beyoncé best. BY SOPHIA VILENSKY svilensky@mndaily.com
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he last to ar rive at the Met Gala and the first one whose outfit we want to see, Beyoncé is synonymous with style. While the weather was a bit dicey, Monday night’s concer t at TCF Bank Stadium showed that when it comes to fashion, the folks of Minneapolis know how to make lemonade out of any circumstance. Although quite a few “Not Becky” shirts were visible, most people let individuality shine in ensembles fit for Queen Bey.
Lakyra Clarke Psychology student at St. Catherine University What she wore: Urban Outfitters dress, thrifted jewelr y, Wet Seal sandals, MAC lipstick in “Sin” The gladiator sandal is ver y trendy right now, but because people often just throw it on to be “stylish” it can be easily overdone. Clarke does a great job of seamlessly integrating it into her outfit with the focus on her dress. A dark lipstick in spring can come of f intense, but the way the color contrasts with the dress while bringing out detail in the pattern is lovely. Gold bracelets add flair
to what could be worn as a simple sundress. And that hair? Swoon.
Davonte Logan Human Resources at Hewlett-Packard What he wore: Topman shir t, Nordstrom T-shir t, Marshalls pants, Calvin Klein shoes, Michael Kors watch. Beyoncé is no stranger to the ar t of denim on denim, and Logan pulls the look of f per fectly. While the trick is var ying shades, Logan exhibits his master y in the dif ferent textures throughout his outfit. The white shoes and undershir t pull together what could be considered an over whelming look. A watch adds the per fect amount of flair.
Tarell Patterson Cashier at Chipotle What he wore: Necklaces and blazer borrowed from friend, Forever 21 hat, purse borrowed from sister, H&M boots, leggings and shirt, Sephora makeup. While this look is eyecatching from a distance (I had to chase Patterson down after seeing him across the street), the details are what really draw you in. The par ticular height of the combat boots is not common, yet their pairing
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Joe Kellen jkellen@mndaily.com
Left to right, Jordan Wolter, Davonke Logan, Lakyra Clarke and Tarell Patterson.
with Patterson’s leggings shows that there could be no plausible alternative. While many would be wear y of wearing both together, the blazer and hat pairing is elegant. The chunky gold necklaces add flavor and panache to an already sophisticated ensemble. I have yet to come across better brows.
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Jordan Wolter
Technical designer for nurser y bedding at Trend Lab What she wore: ASOS bodysuit, thrifted skir t, GoJane shoes, Target earrings, Lime Crime lipstick in “Trouble” I have had plenty of conversations r ecently about the cor r ect way to wear a bodysuit — and
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it looks like I found an answer. The black shoes, bodysuit and clutch unify the look from head to toe; together these separate pieces form an ideal entity. While you can never go wrong weari n g a l l b l a c k , Wo l t e r fr eshens up the tr end with her skir t and lipstick.
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Silver hoops are playful yet refined. A slick half pony is per fect for a humid night of dancing. “Six inch heels, she walked in the club like nobody’s business,” Beyoncé sings in “6 Inch. ” Wo l t e r e n t e r s T C F in a similar style — Bey would be so ver y proud.
4. Joey Joey Michaels, Next to You 5. Ronnie Heart, Groovitate 6. Seth Bogart, Nina Hagen-Daaz ft. Clementine Creary 7. A Giant Dog, Sleep When Dead
Wednesday, May 25, 2016
CULTURE to CONSUME /
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By Joe Cristo
Listen to this:
Watch this:
Eat this:
“Coloring Book”
“Nice Guys”
Heyday
Forget Radiohead — listen to Chance the Rapper’s new album. Chance is the most talented rapper and artist working today. His debut, “Acid Rap,” is widely considered a milestone record for the genre, and each album has been better than the last. This one is no different. The Chicago music-maker has released his best record yet — just listen to “Blessings.” You’ll cry.
Starring Ryan Gosling and Russell Crowe, the film is a modern update on the buddy-cop genre at its core. What makes it unique is that it’s actually funny and clever. It concerns a down-and-out private investigator (Gosling) and an enforcer (Crowe) who work to solve the case of a missing child and the possible suicide (or murder?) of an aging porn star.
Everyone knows Heyday has some of the best food in town. Obviously it’s a bit pricey — but if you go for brunch, you can get the best ham and lox for only $10. Even better is their shrimp and grits if you’re feeling a little less adventurous. Just remember to make a reservation ; it can be pretty busy. .
FASHION
The Fashionista is in: Summer thrifting From stacks of polos to racks lined with Louboutins , the Twin Cities house a number of summer thrifting spots. BY SOPHIA VILENSKY svilensky@mndaily.com
Molly King, marketing manager at The Arc Greater Twin Cities, has a soft spot for black skir ts. Recently, the closet full of ink welcomed something new — an orange skirt. Thrift shopping allows you the ability to deviate from your comfort zone — after a while, it becomes a part of the fun. The warm summer breeze brings the per fect opportunity to be more adventurous in your personal style. Envir onmentally friendly and often charitable, thrift shopping allows you to indulge and explore the stretches of style without the guilt that comes with an empty wallet. “I get at least three new items a week,” King said. “They’re always my favorite.” Here are five tips to get the most out of a summer thrift haul.
The ultimate worn-in vintage T-shirt that someone wouldn’t dare spend $30 on at Urban Outfitters can be purchased for mere pennies. You don’t have to feel remo rseful after cutting it up if it would look darling sleeveless. With scissors in hand, the buyer becomes the artist. Many stores have areas designated for designer goods to ease the process of searching. Staunch thrifters, however, appreciate the wonder of never knowing what they may find amid a seemingly endless sea of Target-brand t-shirts. “I find most of [my
items] hidden in the racks,” King said.
Shop by outfit
When thrifting, visualization and utilization are key. To a v o i d b e c o m i n g overwhelmed, King recommends having three specific items or categories of items in mind when you set off in a store. Michelle Raven, a personal stylist at Arc’s Value Village, built her occupation on the art of the find. She cites shopping by outfit as a key to success. This way a stray piece that doesn’t flow with your closet won’t end up in the discard pile during next year’s spring cleaning.
“Even if you don’t need a pair of shoes but know that pencil skirt would look better with a pair of pumps — try them. The way you look and feel can impact whether or not you choose to purchase something,” Raven said.
Come prepared Many thrift stores do not have dressing rooms, so Raven r ecommends wearing a comfor table outfit that wouldn’t hinder the process of tr ying things on. She also recommends keeping a bit of cash on hand. Many thrift stores have not yet graduated to credit card accep-
tance — let alone a chip reader.
Understand your vision “Find inspiration before you even set foot in a store. Save a couple pictures of outfits you admire on your cellphone or send a picture of a potential purchase to a friend for input,” Raven said.
Keep a calendar Most stores hold weekly bargain days. Keeping these on your calendar can help make a day of thrifting even more successful. With Memorial Day approaching, there are plenty of sales popping up across the
Twin Cities. Google is your friend, but it doesn’t hurt to call your favorite shops and ask about upcoming deals. It’s important to note that the art of the find takes dedication. Thrifting is a labor of love. Thrift stores offer sanctuary from the summer heat and add nuance to your closet. In the midst of so many treasures, you have to remind yourself not to go overboard. Soon enough winter will be upon us again, and our closets must make room for snow pants. “If you buy something, donate something,” King said. “It’s important to keep the closet in balance.”
WHERE TO THRIFT: TWIN CITIES SALVATION ARMY 900 N. Fourth St.
UNIQUE 1657 Rice St.
GINA + WILL 1324 Fifth St. SE
ARC’S VALUE VILLAGE 1650 White Bear Ave. N.
EVERYDAY PEOPLE 1599 Selby Ave.
Be playful
Inexpensive pieces beg playfulness; straying from your security-blanket outfit is encouraged. While most would not venture anywhere near the lingerie section, a vintage slip dress can be the base of a perfect look for a steamy summer night.
MY SISTER’S CLOSET 1136 Grand Ave.
STEEPLE PEOPLE THRIFT STORE 2004 Lyndale Ave. S. SAVERS 2124 E. Lake St.
MY SISTER’S CLOSET 2741 Hennepin Ave.
SOURCE: MINNESOTA DAILY REPORTING
MUSIC
Underwater music New Minneapolisbased tape label Subaquatic Records grooms new artists and releases their debuts. BY JOE CRISTO jcristo@mndaily.com
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igh school senior and jazz guitarist Zeke Erickson spent last January composing the music for his friend’s theater production. The restless 18-yearold ar tist played dr ums, keyboards and guitar for the show but still desired another outlet for his creativity. And so Subaquatic Records was born. Founded by Erickson and David Ziemer, Subaquatic primarily represents lo-fi and electronic artists who are new to the recording industry. The label is meant to shed light on what Erickson believes are underrepresented genres and styles. “We’re looking to expand about one act a month … all within the realm of lo-fi, psych, tape, electronic music — which I feel like there’s nothing quite in the [Twin Cities] doing that
right now,” Erickson said. Responsibilities are divvied up between the two founders. Erickson deals with recording, production, mastering and artist management, while Ziemer is responsible for album art, music videos, merchandise and promotional work. The label sprouted from a simple desire to release their friends’ music. Initially, Erickson had the idea of starting an artist collective instead of a label. When he met Ziemer, however, the pair ended up planning the label in secret. Five months later, the debut recordings of their roster popped up on social media. As of now, their artists are responsible for recording most of their material themselves and sending Erickson their ideas. Then tracks make their way to local music manufacturer Copycats for vinyl pressings, or tapes are copied at Subaquatic’s home studio space. The current Subaquatic Records roster is comprised of the electronic DJ Nomenclatures, an oldschool psych rock group called PTSTD and dream pop project Good Luck Finding Iris. All the groups ambitiously eschew tradi-
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tional sounds and genres in search of a more futuristic sound. “Empathy” by Nomenclatures is one of the records recently released by the label. The track incorporates throbbing bass and a breakbeat drum sample. Both sit underneath an icy synthesizer that eventually makes way for a climactic and disjointed dissonance. The song owes more to electronic tastemakers than traditional pop-rock. Besides the focus on niche genres, Subaquatic is embracing their position as a physical label in a digital world by creating unique packaging formats. “We are looking to get more experimental with our releases,” Erickson said. “People are really looking for an experience. For ‘Color Me’ [by Good Luck Finding Iris], the album cover is white and you can color it in with whatever colors you want.” The primar y goal of any label is to help build a platform for ar tists and audiences to interact. By focusing their attention on interesting physical distribution techniques and new, untapped artists, they hope to attract attention from local radio programming and
ALEX TUTHILL-PREUS, DAILY
Subaquatic Records founder Zeke Erickson, left, and creative and marketing director David Ziemer pose for portraits outside McNeal Hall on Tuesday. Founded in 2016, the duo now have three releases under their belt and describe their label’s mission as to “bring the eclectic sound of the Twin Cities into the national spotlight.”
broadentheir fan base. Right now, they’ve managed to garner press for a new release. “[Good Luck Finding] Iris’s video is debuting on the Friday Five of the Current,” said Erickson. “Radio K is also planning on playing some of our stuff, too.”
Subaquatic has the next year of growth alr ead y p l an n ed , an d i t star ts with their label showcase on May 26 at the Triple Rock Social Club. The bill includes Nomenclatures, PTSTD, Good Luck Finding Iris and features headliners Tony Peachka.
Subaquatic Records Release Show Where Triple Rock Social Club, 629 Cedar Ave., Minneapolis When 8 p.m. Thursday Cost $5 Ages: 18+
By Joe Cristo
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Trouble in Mind
Concert at the Reverie Cafe (Tony Peachka, Wretch and Catbath)
Memory Lanes Block Party 2016
Critics have been calling this show one of the most nuanced critiques of racism ever written. It takes place in New York City in 1957 and concerns the very first interracial Broadway play production. Featuring an ensemble cast and directed by Valerie Curtis-Newton, this play-inside-a-play is about the denunciation of stereotypes and discusses topics that are just as real and important today.
Where 818 S. Second St., Minneapolis Hours 7:30 p.m. Cost $26-40
One of the hottest new groups in Minneapolis, all-girl punk rock band Tony Peachka will be opening up a bill at the Reverie Cafe for glam punk band Wretch and pop provocateurs Catbath. Each band is loud, fast and powerful and makes an authentic impression live. Vishnu Basement from New York and Swimsuit Addition from Illinois will be supporting the bill.
Where Reverie Cafe and Bar, 1931 Nicollet Ave., Mpls. Hours 8 p.m. Cost $5
Celebrate Memorial Day weekend at the annual Memory Lanes Block Party. Popular artists like Fury Things and The Toxenes will be playing on the outdoor stage, and there will be a variety of food and beer options. There’s also a volleyball court and bowling (of course), so enjoy the summer weather outside or play ten frames indoors.
Where Memory Lanes, 2520 26th Ave. S., Minneapolis Hours 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. (all ages), 21+ after 10 p.m. Cost $5 (free after 10 p.m.)
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ZACH BIELINSKI, DAILY
A man bikes past the Cedar-Riverside light rail station in Minneapolis near a proposed construction site that would connect the neighborhood to downtown. Some community members have expressed opposition to the bridge, saying it will introduce additional vehicle traffic into an already congested area and further endanger pedestrians.
Residents oppose Samatar Crossing Pushback from the community focuses on public health effects of the crossing. BY RAJU CHADUVULA rchaduvula@mndaily.com
A new project that would pull heavy vehicle traf fic through the streets of Minneapolis’ West Bank has encountered opposition from area residents. The Fifth Street Reconnection project, or the Samatar Crossing, is designed to reconnect Fifth Street Southeast between 11th Avenue South, near U.S. Bank Stadium, and 15th Avenue South as a multi-vehicle roadway, a pedestrian walkway and bike lane. Members of the CedarRiverside neighborhood created a petition to protest
the addition of vehicle traffic on the street. “We want the connection ... but we have real concerns about the [addition] of a vehicle roadway,” said Mohamed Mohamed, the West Bank Community Coalition’s executive director. Ward 6 Council Member Abdi Warsame said the link to downtown is necessar y but needs to be beneficial to the community, especially children and families. The Minneapolis Public Works Department’s transpor tation planner Steven Hay said the depar tment wants to create a connection with vehicles, bikes and pedestrian access.
The city, Hay said, aims to make better connections to Cedar-Riverside. The petition cites safety and health as the main arguments against another roadway. The Cedar-Riverside neighborhood is surrounded by roads, with Interstate 94 and Interstate 35W running around it as well as the multiple ramps and streets through the neighborhood itself, Mohamed said. Building a roadway to the Samatar Crossing could add between 1,000 to 3,000 cars a day, he said. Warsame said the addition of the roadway is also dangerous to children and families that live in the area, especially those going to the popular Currie Park, the neighborhood’s only
green space. Mohamed said residents who live near the Brian Coyle Center on 15th Avenue South raised concerns about the traffic the roadway might bring. Osman Ali, a resident of the West Bank living across from the center who signed the petition, said traffic is already a problem in the neighborhood. The roadways have few stop signs and speed bumps to control traffic, said Burhan Mohumed, youth organizer for WBCC and signer of the petition. The possible addition of another 1,000 cars will only worsen traffic woes, Ali said. Another concern for the community was increased pollution and reduced air quality, which could affect
residents’ health. Mohamed said the area has experienced high levels of pollution due to its location, and the addition of the roadway would heighten the issue. Hay said the roadway’s pollution would be negligible on top of the area’s traffic. Warsame said the neighborhood has high rates of asthma, and the roadway could cause an increase in those rates. “For us, bringing more traf fic into the neighborhood is not an option,” he said. Mohumed said the community was not fully engaged in the discussions for the construction. Hay said constr uction for the crossing is expected
to start sometime in 2017 instead of its originally planned 2016 start due to resistance from the community members. “We’re tr ying to make the connection an asset to the neighborhood and not something they think is a detriment,” he said. Hay said the public works department wants to find ways to address community concerns over the project. For example, officials have revisited the designs for the street to modify and address pedestrian safety issues, he said. “We are going to address the concerns and tweak our designs a little bit and hopefully come up with something that we can get the community to endorse,” he said.
University Senate debates free speech resolution The Senate didn’t vote, but supporters and critics came to voice their opinions. BY JESSICA HART jhart@mndaily.com
As the University of Minnesota Senate readies to consider a resolution to expand free speech protections, some students have voiced concern over its impact. The resolution — drafted by the Faculty Consultative Committee — consists of recommendations for the University to expand free speech. The senate did not take action on the resolution at its last session of the semester, and several students protested at a meeting on May 5. While those who support the document say it is a necessary protection of free
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for male-identified victimsurvivors. “Par ticularly for men, there can be more difficulty coming forward,” Kolb said. “There’s shame or stigma that can be associated with identifying as a man who has experienced sexual violence.” As a 66-year-old University student studying communications, Tom Mahowald has experienced the stigma of sexual assault. He said he was raped twice ¬— once when he was 11 and again when he was 14.
many people misunderstand what the principles mean and what the U.S. Constitution authorizes. In addition to concern over the principles, Borowsky said he also had concerns over the drafting process of the documents. While COGS and PSG were consulted in the beginning, he said, he felt there was a lack of collaboration. “If we make a free speech statement or something like that, it should really be a democratic document,” Borowsky said. “It should be something that comes out of lots of different sectors of communities, students, faculty, staff, people … rather than being one guy’s project.” In response, Carpenter said, “[Students should] stop complaining about the process and start making suggestions. Ever ybody is welcome, this is the process.”
The process
At the University Senate meeting, the recommendations and the core principles were discussed, French said. The four main principles state the University should protect free speech; speech that may be interpreted as offensive, uncivil or hateful has protections; University officials should not regulate who can speak based perceptions of individuals’ power; and free speech should be “paramount” when it conflicts with University values. Council of Graduate Students President Nicholas Goldsmith and incoming spokesperson Jonathan
Borowsky said their group has concerns with the third principle, which says University of ficials shouldn’t regulate speech based on perceived power. “A lot of students, graduates and undergraduates, read this document, and because of the way it was written, it seemed like an assault,” Borowsky said. In an April 2015 statement, COGS responded to the core principles by saying, “It remains controversial, in law and political ethics, whether special consideration should be afforded to the speech of those with less power or access to the institutional media of communication.” Professional Student Government president Max Hall said his group had concerns with the second and third principles, but supports the overall movement to protect free speech. Carpenter said he thinks
On campus, 32.4 percent of female students and 10.7 percent of male students reported experiencing sexual assault in their lifetime, according to a 2015 Boynton Health Services survey. Kolb said that statistics on sexual violence against men can be misleading, underpinning attempts to remove the stigma of sexual violence. Before January 2013, the FBI defined rape as “the carnal knowledge of a female forcibly and against her will.” The new definition does not specify the gender of the victim. “According to the FBI, a man or a boy couldn’t be raped. … It was even
codified in our law,” said Kristen Sukura, the executive director of the Sexual Violence Center. “That was the definition from 1929 to 2013.” She said the old definition was problematic because it didn’t allow sexual violence centers to report sexual crimes against male victims to the government. “If our stats are being reported using a bad definition, then it looks like sexual assault isn’t happening to men and boys, and therefore less funding is received for the organization to use toward programs for men and boys,” Sukura said. Other organizations, like the Sexual Violence Center,
of fer an array of suppor t groups for victim-survivors of different genders, sexual orientations and backgrounds. “What we have found is that male-identified folks prefer to call us rather than come and see us in person,” she said, adding that she felt many men may feel unwelcome at support centers because they may think female victim-survivors view them unfavorably. Mahowald said he tried for years to find a support group in the Twin Cities area that was inclusive of males. Eventually, he discovered a website called malesurvivor.org, which allowed him
to connect with other maleidentified victims across the world and discuss his traumas in private chat rooms. And last Thursday, he did an intake for the male suppor t group at the Aurora Center, which began receiving them last week. “Recently, things have turned around,” Mahowald said. “I’m feeling pretty good about where things are going. A couple of years ago, you know, it was hard to find support. I’m really hoping this thing at the Aurora Center can take off. It’s finally happening, and I’m grateful.”
expression, others have concerns with a core principle regarding whether the University should regulate free speech based on the speaker’s perceived “power.” The University Senate didn’t intend to vote on the resolution at the session, but wanted to spur a discussion surrounding the idea of free speech, said Catherine French, Vice Chair of the University and Faculty Senate. “There needs to be a broader input on the document, and it’s put out there as a talking point to generate feedback,” French said. The resolution calls for five main actions: fostering the value of free speech, encouraging respectful debate, protecting speech from disruption, creating a free speech advocate and establishing protections for those subject to investigation. “Most people believe that they support free speech,”
Carpenter said. “But the rubber meets the road when it comes to speech you really, strongly disagree with. Everyone supports speech they agree with.”
“Back in [1961], why would anyone believe a child? I felt the whole town was evil. You talk to people; they don’t believe you. The only solution back then was you got to buck up and move on,” Mahowald said. “I don’t know if they didn’t understand there was long-term harm done or if they didn’t want to admit there was longterm harm. ‘Anybody can get over it,’ they said. ‘No big deal.’” Nationally, 19.3 percent of women and 1.7 percent of men reported having been raped in their lifetimes, according to a 2014 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention survey.
Concern over “core principles” and the drafting process
Other schools, like the University of WisconsinMadison and the University of Chicago, have implemented similar policies protecting free speech. At the University of Minnesota, concerns regarding a lack of protected free speech on campus prompted Carpenter and his colleagues to write the resolution, he said. In Februar y, some students protested an event featuring conservative speaker Milo Yiannopolous. “It was at that point that we saw there was a climate developing in which people believed it was appropriate to shut down others’ speech just because they were offended by it,” Carpenter said. “And we had to stand for the principle that that is not true; that people have a right to be offensive at a university that is public.”
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U Law School cuts down on admissions The school has seen the largest decline in applicants among the top 20 schools. BY AARON JOB ajob1@mndaily.com
Following a decline in applicants, the University of Minnesota Law School announced earlier this month that it will admit fewer students. Amid the decision to cut admissions, the school has announced a new program designed to bolster Law School students’ career oppor tunities. The changes come at a time of nationwide decline in law school applicants — down 38
percent from 2010. As schools see fewer applications, they must decide whether to lower standards and maintain class sizes or cut admissions in an attempt to preser ve their school’s ranking, said Judith Areen, executive director and CEO of the American Association of Law Schools. Law School Dean David Wippman, who will step down from his position in July, said he decided to lower the acceptance rate and become more selective in order to preser ve the school’s ranking. “Minnesota is not unusual in the sense that this is a trend that’s being felt all over the country,” Areen said. “Minnesota has made
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to express their culture and history. The campaign was recently incorporated into an art and music event on Sunday evening. It was hosted by Abduvarak Omar — also known by his stage name, Sisco — and consisted of poetr y readings and musical performances by youth members of the Somali community on the West Bank. Sisco said the CVE program perpetuates racism and singles out the community, painting young people in the community in a negative light. The event was held to showcase various par ts of Somali life and culture, Sisco said. Fully designed and hosted by young people, events like these give youth a platform to speak out against the stigma. The #ProudtobeCedar campaign has two main goals, Mohamed said. One is to show the uniqueness and individuality of each young person in the community, he said. The other focus is to show that the West Bank needs resources invested into its community and people, Mohamed said. Youth are not faced with the amount of radical recruitment the media sometimes lets on, he said. “Focusing on radicaliza-
tion is focusing on a symptom,” Mohamed said. The root cause is the West Bank neighborhood’s lack of funding and resources, Mohamed said. For a community that has no public school or library, and where the average income is about $12,000, more resources should be devoted to it, he said. “There are other issues with the community such as unemployment and education,” Mohamed. Funding for the community should not only come from anti- radicalization effor ts or due to a political trend, he said. The CVE program assumes that radicalization is the largest problem in the community, said Burhan Mohumed, youth and young adult organizer for the WBCC. CVE appropriates the disparities and issues that already exist into its narrative, Mohamed Mohamed said. Burhan Mohumed echoed these sentiments, saying that CVE programs bring resources to the community that are tainted by racist undertones. “We asked the youth what they thought the biggest issues in the community were — none of them said radicalization,” Mohumed said, “[The Proud to be Cedar campaign] gives the youth their voice. … We can’t let CVE take that away.”
Cuba to legalize small to medium priv. businesses BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
HAVANA — Cuba announced Tuesday that it will legalize small- and mediumsized private businesses in a move that could significantly expand private enterprise in one of the world’s last communist countries. Cuban business owners and economic experts said they were hopeful the reform would allow private firms to import wholesale supplies and export products to other countries for the first time, removing a major obstacle to private business growth. “This is a tremendously important step,” said Alfonso Valentin Larrea Barroso, director-general of Scenius, a cooperatively run economic consulting firm in Havana. “They’re creating, legally speaking, the non-state sector of the economy. They’re making that sector official.” While the government offered no immediate further details, the new business categories appear to be the next stage in reforms initiated by President Raul Castro after he took over from his brother Fidel Castro in 2008. While those reforms have allowed about half a million Cubans to start work in the private sector, the process has been slow and marked by periodic reversals. The gover nment has regularly cracked down on private businesses that flourish and compete with Cuba’s
chronically inefficient state monopolies. The latest backlash came after President Barack Obama met private business owners during his March 20-22 visit to Cuba, prompting hard-line communists to warn that the U.S. wants to tur n entrepreneurs into a tool to over tur n the island’s socialist revolution. The Communist Par ty documents, published in a special tabloid sold at state newsstands Tuesday, said a category of small, mid-sized and “micro” private business was being added to a master plan for social and economic development approved by last month’s Cuban Communist Party Congress. The twice-a-decade meeting sets the direction for the single-party state for the coming five years. The 32-page party document published Tuesday is the first comprehensive accounting of the decisions taken by the par ty congress, which was closed to the public and international press. State media reported few details of the debate or decisions taken at the meeting but featured harsh rhetoric from leading officials about the continuing threat from U.S. imperialism and the dangers of international capitalism. That tough talk, it now appears, was accompanied by what could be a major step in Cuba’s ongoing reform of its centrally planned economy.
a conscious decision that they want to maintain standards.” At the University, the Law School accepted 716 of 2,509 applicants in 2004, according to a report from BCG Attorney Search, an attorney recruiting firm. In 2016, the University accepted 174 of 1,978 applicants. This year, the school slid in its U.S. News and World Repor t ranking from 20th in the U.S. to 22nd and has seen one of the largest declines in applicants among the top 20 law schools. “I fully support the Law School’s strategic efforts to maintain the Law School’s standing, student credentials and maintain faculty quality,” said incoming Law School Dean Garry Jenkins.
“That’s what students, alumni and employers expect from leading law schools.”
The residency program
Next school year, the University’s Law School will unveil a program that places high-achieving, third-year students in various public interest organizations and guarantees employment with the same group for one year post-graduation. But Mitchell Noordyke, a law student and president of the University Business Law Association, said he’s skeptical of the program’s ability to produce reliable jobs for students. “What I’m interested to see [is] what the percentages will be of the
number of people who continue beyond that one year time [and] how many people end up with a permanent position,” he said. ”I can see the obvious benefit to [the] Law School. … Now there would be a handful of students who will be designated as having employment … which has a huge impact on the law school rank.” U.S. News and World Repor t ranks law schools on several tenants, including reputation among peers as well as among judges and lawyers, median LSAT admission scores and postgraduation employment statistics, according to its website. Wippman said in the past 30 or 40 years the
opening of more law schools flooded the market with lawyers. “Eventually we reached a point where there was too much of an imbalance between supply and demand,” Wippman said. Between his first and second year of law school, Noordyke completed his master of science and data degree from Carlson School of Management. He said he did so in an attempt to create a niche for himself due to the challenging job prospects lawyers face. “I’m not going to be the best lawyer, and I’m not going to be the best data scientist. But I’m probably going to be one of the best data-scientist lawyers,” he said.
Hearing draws mixed reactions PROPOSED SICK AND SAFE LEAVE ORDINANCE TIMELINE April 2015 October 2015
ALEX TUTHILL-PREUS, DAILY
Line cooks Omar Lewis, left, and Jose Martinez Suarez prep following the lunch rush at Frank From Philly and Andrea Pizza in Dinkytown on Tuesday.
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But some business owners disagree, claiming the ordinance would hurt their businesses. John Stanoch, interim president and CEO of the Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce — an organization that advocates for businesses — said the organization opposes the ordinance. “We think that the mandated approach to providing sick leave is not appropriate, and its one-size-fits-all approach is going to have all sorts of implications and potential unintended consequences for businesses,” he said. Another Minneapolis business owner, Joe Woods , said the ordinance had many holes in it. “I could not be against this pr oposal the way it stands any stronger,”
Woods said. “It’s terrible.” At the hearing, he said the ordinance would dissuade businesses from coming to Minneapolis. “Businesses are not going to move here or relocate here because this is not a business-friendly thing,” he said. “This drives costs up.” Not all business owners were in agreement. Daniel Swenson-Klatt, who has owned and managed Butter Bakery Cafe in Southwest Minneapolis for 10 years , spoke in favor of the proposal. Swenson-Klatt said he implemented an older version of the paid sick and safe time proposal last year for his 21 employees. The result, he said, has paid off. “The adoption of the proposal has not been burdensome or onerous or costly,” he said. “Instead it has provided my staf f with a sense of security and an investment in my business.”
While the change increased his payroll costs by roughly one percent, Swenson-Klatt said it also reduced the costs of turnover and training. Shaz Khan , co-owner and CFO of Frank from Philly and Andrea Pizza in Dinkytown , said he also supports paid sick time for his employees. Khan said the ordinance doesn’t worry him from a financial standpoint because it provides employees “the oppor tunity to get something they deser ve.” He said businesses should be able to accommodate the measure. “I think any responsible business owner is going to have in place the logistics and the tools necessar y to make up for any sor t of highs and lows when it comes to business itself,” he said. Both Khan and Swenson-Klatt said their main focus was on their employees and that they can handle
Mayor Betsy Hodges announces Working Families Agenda in State of the City address. The City Council voted to cancel the Nov. 4 public hearing and axe the scheduling clause.
March 2016
Report by Workplace Regulations Partnership, which provided recommendations and analysis related to paid sick and safe time.
May 5, 2016
Draft ordinance proposal presented to City Council.
May 18, 2016
Three hour public hearing on ordinance that saw more than 70 Minneapolis residents testify.
May 26, 2016
Special Committee of the Whole meeting to consider, amend and vote on the ordinance.
May 27, 2016
The regular council will take a final vote on the passage of the ordinance.
SOURCE: MINNEAPOLISMN.GOV
PROPOSED ACCRUAL RATE OF EARNED SICK AND SAFE TIME FOR EVERY 30 HOURS WORKED, 1 HOUR OF PAID SICK TIME IS EARNED. ON PAID SICK 48 LIMIT TIME ACCRUAL PER
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costs accompanied with providing sick time. “This proposal is good for business,” Swenson-Klatt said. “Not caring for employees is anti-business.”
Forensics suggests explosion downed EgyptAir jet BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
CAIRO — Body par ts recovered from the crash of EgyptAir Flight 804 showed signs of burns and were so small that they suggested the jet was brought down by an explosion, a member of the team examining the remains said Tuesday. But the idea of a blast was promptly dismissed by the head of Egypt’s forensic agency as “baseless” speculation. The cause of Thursday’s crash of the EgyptAir jet flying from Paris to Cairo that killed all 66 people aboard still has not been determined. Ships and planes from Egypt, Greece, France, the United States and other nations are searching the Mediterranean Sea nor th of the Egyptian port of Alexandria for the jet’s voice and flight data recorders, as well as more bodies and parts of the aircraft. Egypt’s civil aviation minister has said he believes terrorism is a more likely explanation than equipment failure or some other catastrophic event. But no hard evidence has emerged on the cause, and no militant group has claimed to have downed the jet. Leaked flight data indicated a sensor detected smoke in a lavator y and a fault in two of the plane’s
cockpit windows in the final moments of the flight. An Egyptian forensic team was examining the remains of the victims for any traces of explosives, according to a team member and a second official, both speaking on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to talk to reporters. The team member said the fact that all 80 body parts recovered so far were very small and that some showed signs of burns suggested an explosion. “There isn’t even a whole body part, like an arm or a head,” said the forensic official, who examined the remains. He said at least one part of an arm has signs of burns — an indication it might have “belonged to a passenger sitting next to the explosion.” “The logical explanation is that an explosion brought it down,” he said, adding that if there was a blast, the cause was not known. But Hisham Abdel-Hamid, head of the Egyptian government’s forensic agency, dismissed the suggestion, telling the state-run MENA news agency: “Whatever has been published is baseless and mere assumptions.” France’s aviation accident investigation agency would not comment on anything
involving the bodies or say whether any information has surfaced to indicate an explosion. Other experts were divided on whether the state of the remains necessarily suggested an explosion. Philip Butter wor thHayes, an aviation systems expert, said such damage was unlikely if the plane was intact when it hit the water. “Normally an impact is not going to do that to a human body in a seat belt,” he said, adding that in some aircraft hit the water, bodies are found relatively intact. “Normally the human frame can withstand quite severe deceleration, which is what happens when a plane hits the water,” ButterworthHayes said. But David Learmount, a consulting editor at the aviation news website Flightglobal, said a water impact could have such a devastating effect on those in the plane. “Hitting water after a fall from that height is like hitting a cliff face,” he said. There also have been contradictory reports over the last moments of Flight 804. Greece’s defense minister said radar showed the aircraft turned 90 degrees left, then a full 360 degrees to
the right, plummeting from 38,000 feet (11,582 meters) to 15,000 feet (4,572 meters) before disappearing at about 10,000 feet (3,048 meters). But the head of Egypt’s state-r un provider of air navigation ser vices denied that, saying the plane did not swer ve or lose altitude and disappeared from radar while at its normal altitude of 37,000 feet. A Greek military official insisted that all radar data available to Greek authorities showed the plane swerving and losing altitude. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to talk to reporters. Egypt’s investigative team said 18 batches of wreckage have been brought to Cairo’s criminal investigation units for examination. It added that priority was to locate the flight data and cockpit voice recorders — the so-called “black boxes” — and to retrieve more bodies. A French patrol boat is carr ying a doctor to help with the search for remains. Anything it finds would first be reported to Egyptian authorities and French justice officials, the French Navy said.
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Aries (3/21 - 4/19): oday is a 6 — Your past work speaks well for you. Update your resume. Take new territory for a major revelation. A previous assumption turns out to be false.
Libra (9/23 - 10/22): Today is a 6 — Avoid expense and risk, with Venus opposing Mars. Keep the faith, and make changes for the better. Consider tossing everything and starting over.
Taurus (4/20 - 5/20): Today is a 5 — Your imagination soars. Dream about how you’d like the future to go. Draw upon hidden resources and take an educational trip.
Scorpio (10/23 - 11/21): Today is a 5 — Establish harmony at home. Get your chores done. Communication and good food go together well.
Gemini (5/21 - 6/21): Today is a 7 — Use money to make money. Watch for hidden agendas. Discover a benefit you never thought you’d see. Friends provide an important connection.
Sagittarius (11/22 - 12/21): Today is a 6 — Obstacles in the arenas of love and money slow the action. Tempers could be short. Provide patience to a situation that lacks it.
Cancer (6/22 - 7/22): Today is a 5 — When in breakdown, look for what’s missing, the presence of which would make a difference. Breakthroughs are nearby.
Capricorn (12/22 - 1/19): Today is a 6 — There’s temporary confusion. Sparks could fly. Choose your battles carefully. Listen to all considerations.
Leo (7/23 - 8/22): Today is a 5 — Stay out of somebody else’s argument. Communications can misfire. Get into a quiet, productive groove. Make long-term plans and schedule them.
Aquarius (1/20 - 2/18): Today is a 5 — Make a change and get terms in writing. New ideas don’t always work the first time. Watch for hidden complications.
Virgo (8/23 - 9/22): Today is a 5 — A lucky break appears, offering big dividends. Get everyone on board, and determine roles to take advantage of the opportunity.
Pisces (2/19 - 3/20): Today is a 7 — Follow through and gain status. Graduate to the next level. Advance your career by taking charge of a job that others can’t.
DR. DATE Dear Dr. Date,
I recently started becoming closer with a friend of mine, and it’s been great. We went from amicable acquaintances to good buds in no time at all, so it’s been cool to hang out all the time and watch stupid movies and stuff like that. But whenever we hang out at her place, I can’t help but notice how effing attractive her roommate is. We only get to talk a little bit in passing, but I’m convinced that she’s something special. We share some laughs, we eat food like savages in each other’s presence with no judgment for one another, and she’s a total cutie. So now I’m in the weird spot of having these feelings but not knowing the best way to deal with them. I definitely don’t want to make things weird with this new friend who I’m just now starting to make major strides with, but I also think it would be a shame to not attempt asking her roommate out. I don’t know — it’s messy. Thankfully, I hear you’re like the mop for everyone’s relationship messes, so I’m really hoping you can help me out with this one.
—Cutie Roomie
Cutie Roomie,
Oh thank Date God — I was convinced the first submission of the summer would be about meat sweats or wine hiccups or something like that. You sweet, sweet angel. It’s totally fair to feel kinda conflicted about this whole thing. Stuff tends to get hella weird when these kinds of feelings in your … heart get involved. And I won’t lie to you: All of that bonding you listed makes her sound like definite wifey material. If binge-eating pad thai and listening to Drake’s “Fire & Desire” has taught me anything, it’s that you can’t hide your feelings for very long. Keep at it with this emerging friendship; it sounds like you’ve got a real buddy-cop thing going on. And like all the best buddy-cop movies, you always have the option to hook up with your partner’s sister or coworker or something like that. The analogy is starting to feel like a mistake at this point, but you get what I’m saying. Just don’t make it weird, dude. You’ve got time to feel your feelings while you get
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SUDOKU closer with your new friend, so don’t rush it. Let things get organic, and I’ll keep my fingers crossed you go on a date with cutie and get some meat sweats and wine hiccups going. But, like, in the good way.
Complete the grid so each row, column and 3-by-3 box (in bold borders) contains every digit 1 to 9.
—Dr. Date
For strategies on how to solve sudoku, visit sudoku.org.uk.
Dear Dr. Date,
I’ve been spending a lot of time in the coffee shop near my house, and I’ve been noticing this one guy who comes in all the time. He always rolls through, gets a coffee and sits down for a while with a book, then leaves just as silently as he arrived. Truth be told, I think it’s very mysterious and attractive the way he just does his own thing. I’m definitely hoping he’ll talk to me one of these days, but I’m content to just watch for now. Sorry, that sounded creepy. The thing, though, is that I don’t really know if he’s my type. He’s always wearing total Midwest-chic outfits, Birkenstock sandals and all. It’s just not my thing, so I don’t know if I can really get down with it. I know that sounds petty, but I’m just being honest. So what do you think I should do? Is it even worth exploring how things could go with this guy if he ever talks to me?
—Spectating Spectating,
I’ll tell you something that eight years getting my date Ph.D. has taught me: Dating isn’t a spectator sport. Also, the people who hang out on the sidelines and play the aloof card are usually some of the most boring people on the planet. [Future voice] I’m just being honest. Why are you waiting for him to talk to you first? You’ve been watching too many rom-coms, homie. Grow some courage, start a conversation, and maybe you can find your way into them Birkenstocks, you feel me? Oh, another thing: How you gonna tell me this dude’s look isn’t really your thing when you’re totally into him? That means it’s your thing, dude. Take a good, long look in the mirror and tell me you don’t kinda love a man with a mostly exposed foot. I’ll wait. I know it’s hard, but you just gotta get in there. Do you ever watch “The Office?” You miss 100 percent of the shots you don’t take, dude. Michael Scott said that.
—Dr. Date
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KELSEY CHRISTENSEN, DAILY
Bottles of cider from Urban Forage Winery and Cider House stand on display for visitors to taste. Owner of Urban Forage Winery and Cider House Jeff Zeitler started making wines and ciders in his University dorm room his freshman year of college.
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making alcohol in their dorm rooms, but I did it,” he said. The wines have come a long way since he got his start at Sanford Hall , said Eben Laurie, a friend of Zeitler. He said he lived in the same dorm as Zeitler freshman year and tasted the first cider he made. Once Zeitler under stood the basic chemistr y behind wine-making, he found he could make a wine from anything that contained enough sugar — including dandelions. Though Zeitler’s first wines tasted “like mouthwash,” Laurie said, his wine-making keeps improving. The dandelion wine, Zeitler said, has a sweet,
clean taste without avoiding the sweetness associated with ciders. After making wines for his family and friends for more than 20 years, Zeitler decided to open the winer y in late 2015. Urban Forage tries to collect locally sourced ingredients, Zeitler said. He also tries to avoid using chemicals routinely used by wineries. University grape breeding and enology professor Matt Clark said fruit wines are not all that different from grape wines, and both unde r go t h e same fer mentation process. The University has developed grapes for more than 100 years and has made moves to suppor t the local wine industr y, Clark said. “We see a resurgence right now in cider-making,”
he said, which could be related to the abundance of apples and other fruits in Minnesota. The Zeitler’s har vest seasonally available fr uit — like apples, pears, cherries, r hubarb and others — from residents in the T win Cities area for their wines. Urban Forage also picks fr uit from small orchards in the area after picking season, Gita Zeitler said. Recent late frosts have made it dif ficult for Minnesota far mers to grow grapes, Jeff Zeitler said. As a result, many wineries in the state have had to import grape juice to make up for the loss. Zeitler wants to use crops adapted to colder climates. “I was never limited by the belief that wine had to be made from grapes,” he said.
KELSEY CHRISTENSEN, DAILY
Owner of Urban Forage Winery and Cider House Jeff Zeitler demonstrates the process of prepping a dandelion for wine-making at his winery in south Minneapolis on Saturday. Zeitler welcomes donations of dandelions so he can make a large batch of dandelion wine.
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Creditors: Minnesota archdiocese has $1.7 billion BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
ST. PAUL — Attorneys on Tuesday accused a Minnesota archdiocese of sheltering more than $1 billion in assets to avoid big payouts to abuse sur vivors as part of the church’s bankruptcy case. They say the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis has some $1.7 billion in assets — far more than the $49 million it lists in a filing this week. In cour t papers, they accuse the
archdiocese of vastly under valuing assets such as the St. Paul Cathedral and tucking money away in other corporations to shield it from creditors. Jeff Anderson, an attorney for hundreds of people claiming sexual abuse by priests, said the church had schemed to defraud creditors and deny fair resolution of claims. “They are underrepresenting their ability to pay by about 99 percent,” Anderson said. “It has been a
scheme and a scam that has served them in the past.” Archbishop Ber nar d Hebda issued a statement saying the archdiocese has been fully cooperating in the bankr uptcy case and has disclosed all its assets. He said he welcomed “the scrutiny of the cour t and all others involved.” He also said the archdiocese will file its reorganization plan with the court this week. “We believe it will show our commitment to a fair, just and timely resolution of
all the claims made against us — especially for those who have been hurt by people in the Church,” Hebda said. The archdiocese filed for bankruptcy in January 2015 as it faced an onslaught of new abuse claims after Minnesota lawmakers opened a three-year window for claims that had previously been barred by the statute of limitations. That opening closes Wednesday. In a motion filed late Monday, the unsecured
creditors committee said it estimates the archdiocese and its parishes hold about $1.4 billion in assets, while various other Catholic organizations connected with the archdiocese have at least $300 million worth of additional assets. Those entities include three Catholic high schools in the Twin Cities area, The Catholic Cemeteries and the Catholic Community Foundation of Minnesota. At a news conference Tuesday, Anderson showed
a series of before-and-after photos of signs at several Catholic cemeteries around the Twin Cities area in which the cemeter y’s af filiation with the archdiocese had been painted over — sometimes sloppily. Similarly, he showed how the cemeteries’ website formerly described The Catholic Cemeteries as “a corporation of the Archdiocese” chaired by then-Archbishop John Nienstedt, but was altered to remove that reference.