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RECEIVED Volume 33, Number 19 Columbia College Chicago Monday, March 27, 2000 ~ Viewpoints ~ Yrtality ~ Sports Is this the new face of evil? Snyder cuddles up with the t/1 Couch. Page 6 Page 11 Back Page Budding South Loop comeback journalists mix, mingle at Hokin By Matt Richmond Copy Editor Not everyone agrees about what it takes fo r an African-American to succeed in journalism, but everyone does agree that it's hard to break in to the business, without friends who can help. Wednesday, March 22, the Columbia College Association of Black Journalists hosted their "Media Blitz," a networking fundraiser. For a dona tion of $5, Columbia students gained a chance to rub elbows, shake hands and exchange numbers with prominent members of the Chicago media and professional world. The event was the first of its kind for the CCABJ, who plan to hold it annually. It featured tive speak ers who had different outlooks on what it takes to succeed as a black journalist: Allan Johnson of the Chicago Trihune empha sized determination, perseveraroce and hard work. Evelyn Holmes ofCLTV spoke ofthe journalist's responsibility to educate and inform, and the importance of keeping that in perspective. Enid Smith ofNBC-5 stressed getting a foot in the door and being persistent. Donnie Seals J r.jChronicle Lisa Lenoir of the Chicago Sun-7imes urged the Jack McDonald reflects on three decades of living In the South Loop a rea. audience to "always keep your mind open" By Simone Orendain ity. They set out to tear down the railroad tracks and make the southern edge of downtown a lively place no matter See Journalists, page 2 Correspondent what ti me of day. These executives would become the In 1962, the Chicago Tribune published an article that fou nders of Dearborn Park located at Polk Street south to described Chicago's downtown area, including the South Roosevelt Road, between State and Clark streets. Loop, "dead after dark," referring to the lack of night life, In 1970, Thomas G Ayers, president of Commonwealth or any form of life at a ll once the sun set. Edison and Chicago's leader in business and civic endeav- Japanese artist The article named a sprinkling of remaining nightspots ors, led the team that would spark a huge development and mentioned the "good strip tease dens south on effort in Chicago. The best solution to the South Loop's celebrates Wabash. " The South Loop was made up of flophouses, dire existence was to build racially integrated mixed- strip clubs and porn shops through the '70s, and '80s. income family housing in the area. "The perception of the area was this was bum town," "That was an opportunity for development that most children said Barbara Lynne, the executive director of the Near cities don't have," said Lynne. She believes Chicago is the South Planning Board, whose only city in the country that has By Niles Engerman offi ce covers Jackson Boulevard found real success in this type of south to 35th Street. Columbia is development. The team overcame Staff Writer a member of this board. several fi nancial, bureaucratic and In the year 2000, however, the planning obstacles to complete the Mischievous, almond-shaped eyes pierced image of the South Loop has residential neighborhood in the 300 through Columbia students and faculty at the changed drastically. It is becom· acres behind Dearborn Station. Hokin auditorium on March 16. Yoshitomo Nara's ing one of the trendiest dwell ing There were hairy moments in the places in the city. Mayor Richard Dearborn Park plan when, in 1983, exhibit, which was scheduled to open at the Daley's push for gentri fication people were slow to buy the units. Museum of Contemporary Art on Saturday, uses has brought in a wealthier demo- "Dearborn Park sold out quickly both painted and sculpted impressions of children graphic composed of "empty but was slowed by inflation in the to describe chi ldhood memories, anguish and nesters" and young professionals early '80s," said Lois Wille author of shame. Nara was born in Aomori , Japan, in 1959, looking to live closer to their At Home in the Loop, which details work-base. T he apartments have the South Loop's development. An and lives and works in Cologne, Germany, and all gone condo and land acquisi- aggressive sales campaign had most Nagoya, Japan. While they are not the "Children o tion among prestigious institutions has run rampant, trans- of the units sold by 1986. the Corn," Nara's children express mischief and forming the area into a posh corridor. While Dearborn Park struggled to come into existence, collusion against adults and tradition. Jack McDonald, a resident of 1130 S. Michigan since the three-block area north of Polk Street between Despite being free to faculty and students, most 1970, recalls people asking him if he was afraid to walk in Plymouth Court and Federal Street was undergoing rede of the audience was there for either a class obliga his neighborhood at night. "It wasn't scary," he said. "I velopment. This would become Printer's Row. felt no intim idation at all." McDonald, whose son James In 1975, two Chicago architects, Laurence Booth and tion or because of some affiliation with the Center McDonald is on Columbia's music department faculty, Harry Weese, sought to acquire the old Transportation for Asian Arts and Media. Of the students who vol has been pleased with the proximity of the South Loop Building on South Dearborn Street and convert it into loft untarily attended, many were enthusiastic to view since he moved there. living space. By the '70s it could have technically been a Nara's slide show and listen to the translator-aided "There are many, many things within walking distance," condemned building. said McDonald referring to the accessibility of the Field Consequently, surrounding bui ldings were bought for presentation. Museum , the Art Institute, and the Chicago Architecture conversion. Foundation where he volunteers as a tour guide. During McDonald's early years in the South Michigan Avenue ·residence, three powerful Chicago businessmen hoped to revitalize the area and ensure its financial stabil- See South Loop, page 3 See Nara, page 2 Columbia's campus safety walk Kelli Collins. Assistant Director of Residence Life, and members of the Chicago Police Department will conduct a Campus Safety Walk on March 29 starting at 4:30p.m. Collins and the police will point out areas that students need to look out for while walking around campus. "With the weather getting nice. people need to be conscious of their surroundings. This is the time of year when crimes start to pick up," Collins said. Any student interested in participating must contact Kelli Collins at 312-344-6801 . Weekly job opportunity for college students SteamTwne/s Internet Mag is hiring Campus Representatives at each of its affiliated colleges. including Columbia. The magazine is a monthly printed insert in college newspa pers as well as a Web site at SteamTunnels.net. The students hired will be paid on retainer and be asked to provide weekly event updates, local links and occasional pho tographs. A;,yone interested should be active in the campus social J.C. Johnson/Chronicle scene and have a good understanding of the scope and variety Columbia student Aaron Williams (right) perfonns with his band, The Wooz, last Thursday e¥ening of campus social life. cultural and political events. and a solid in the Hokln Annex. background 1n basic computer skills. 1ncluding Internet and email. The campus representative will work five to seven hours a week and be pa1d $70 per week. Anyone interested should ema1l their resume and a bnef cover letter to [email protected] or fax 617-964- 6065. Journalists Continued from Front Page Women are 'taking back the And Kofi Acquah-Dadzie, magistrate and author And that the best way to get that break is to make night' from Botswana, highlighted the freedoms that friends and share their connections. The women and g1rls of lhe southwest s1de of Ch1cago are American journalists enjoy compared with the dan After the speeches, those in attendance were gett1ng together for "Take Back the N1ght." an even1ng of protest. gers faced by African journalists. encouraged to mill around and introduce themselves. poetry, speak-<luts and mus1c to raise awarenenss about violence Even though their personal stories and As CCABJ President Melody Hoffman said, "We 1n the lives of women and children ideas varied, all speakers agreed that it's important The event. which Will take place on Tuesday. April 11 at hope students will leave having made some contacts 6 p m.. is an event held 1n commumt~es across the country for African-Americans to represent themselves in the and exchanged some business cards." designed to g1ve women and g1rls a safe place to be after dark media.