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PAGE 20 CTU, supporters hold April 1 strike Volume 51, Issue 25 ColumbiaChronicle.com 4 PAGE 33 2016 Lost without a MAP College unable to fund monetary awards for 2016– 2017 See MAP, Page 9

Students from Chicago-area institutions, including Columbia, have lobbied for MAP grant funding from the budget-stymied state. The » FILE PHOTO most recent rally (above) was on Feb. 16.

be announced April 26, the first will have » MARIA CARDONA/CHRONICLE their work displayed on the south-facing Students compete for WAC wall of the 623 S. Wabash Ave. Building » LAUREN KOSTIUK The exhibit is housed in the Arcade next to the work of Heidi Unkefer, a former CAMPUS EDITOR Gallery, 619 S. Michigan Ave., and will graphic designer for The Chronicle and a run through April 22, according to Leo 2013 illustration alumna. Unkefer painted COLUMBIA STUDENT ARTISTS will soon get the Selvaggio, coordinator of the Department of her cartoon mural in that space in early chance to leave their mark on their beloved Exhibitions, Performance & Student Spaces August of 2015. college and join the ranks of renowned and the college’s Workroom. Six months later, the second muralist’s alumni and established local and interna- “The work is so impressive; I looked at work will be painted over and become part tional artists on the walls of the Wabash every one of [the proposals] and said, ‘Give of a rotating student mural competition, Arts Corridor. it to all of them,’” said Mark Kelly, vice pres- according to Kelly. Several student finalists have already ident of Student Success. The winner’s banner will be displayed been selected for the WAC competition, The competition’s finalists include junior above the Averill and Bernard Leviton A+D which will highlight two student mural- art & art history major Andrea Coleman; Gallery, 619 S. Wabash ists and one banner designer along Wabash senior design majors Andrea Dunn, Nicole The competition opened February 9 Avenue during Manifest, Columbia’s end-of- Garcia, Diana Polanco and Katie Wagner; and ended March 8. The Wabash Arts the-year student showcase and celebration junior photography major Charles Loggins; Corridor Campus Committee juried on May 13. junior design major JJ McLuckie; and senior and rated the 15 mural proposals and 14

The finalists were announced March 31 photography and American Sign Language- banner proposals to select the top five , PAGE 9 with the opening of an exhibit featuring English interpretation double major for each category. Voters line up with proposed names for

WAC upcoming murals in the South Loop. The voting their “mini murals” and banner entries as Katie Strickland. The community can also vote for its period ends April 22 and individuals can only well as a brief history of the WAC. Of the two muralist winners, who will favorite project in both the mural and SEE vote once at the Arcade, 618 S. Michigan Ave. EDITOR’S NOTE » staff

Higher-ups should reconsider MANAGMENT EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Kyra Senese MANAGING EDITOR Jacob Wittich decision not to fund MAP grants AD & BUSINESS MANAGER Begina Armstrong Megan Bennett ASSOCIATE EDITOR Main line: (312) 369-8999 » KYRA SENESE Advertising: (312) 369-8984 EDITOR-IN-CHIEF CAMPUS Campus: (312) 369-8964 Metro: (312) 369-8966 CAMPUS EDITOR Lauren Kostiuk Arts & Culture: (312) 369-8969 CAMPUS REPORTERS Carolyn Bradley Opinions: (312) 369-8967 olumbia has now joined many Andrea Salcedo Llaurado Copy: (312) 369-8976 Photo: (312) 369-8973 other colleges statewide in Sports & Health: (312) 369-8970 facing increased struggles—or ARTS & CULTURE Permission/Reproductions: (312) 369-8955 C General Manager: (312) 369-8955 a complete inability—to provide stu- Faculty Adviser: (312) 369-8903 dents with the state-funded grant aid ARTS & CULTURE EDITOR Spencer Hall ARTS & CULTURE REPORTERS Zoë Eitel The Chronicle is a student-pro- they rely on to attend college, such as Ariel Parrella-Aureli duced publication of Columbia the Monetary Award Program grant that Gretchen Sterba College Chicago and does not has been made unavailable to thousands necessarily represent, in whole or of students because of the Illinois state OPINIONS in part, the views of college admin- istrators, faculty or students. budget impasse. OPINIONS EDITOR Arabella Breck As reported in the Front Page story, All text, photos and graphics are the property of The Chronicle and Columbia students enrolled for the METRO may not be reproduced or pub- upcoming 2016–2017 academic year administrators have long sought the METRO EDITOR McKayla Braid lished without written permission. will not be able to benefit from MAP addition of a centralized student space Editorials are the opinions of the grant aid, leaving many students to on campus, but we have all already COPY Editorial Board of The Chronicle. question how they will shoulder the waited for such an addition for years. COPY CHIEF Selena Cotte Columns are the opinions of COPY EDITORS Katlyn Tolly the author(s). added expense. Just as other schools have reallocated Grady Flanary While the college deserves building funds or dipped into their Views expressed in this publi- some credit for managing to cover endowments, the administration should GRAPHICS cation are those of the writer students’ MAP grant aid for the consider putting a one-year hold on SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER Alexander Aghayere and are not the opinions of The 2015–2016 academic year when other the student center’s development and GRAPHIC DESIGNERS Zoë Haworth Chronicle, Columbia’s Journal- Illinois universities have failed to shifting funds to students whose aid has Sarah Impola ism Department or Columbia do the same, it’s valid to ask why the been withdrawn. Mitch Stomner College Chicago. school cannot reconsider its decision We all would like to see the student Letters to the editor must include PHOTOGRAPHY not to advance these desperately center completed as soon as possible, full name, year, major and phone number. All letters are edited for needed funds for the 2016–2017 aca- but it may not be worth the loss of SENIOR PHOTO EDITOR Lou Foglia PHOTO EDITORS Evan Bell grammar and may be cut due to demic year. potentially as many as 2,000 students Santiago Covarrubias a limit of space. Columbia’s failure to make up for and the attendant loss of diversity. G-Jun Yam The Chronicle holds the right to the loss of state-funded aid means In addition to putting the student cen- Maria Cardona limit any one person’s submissions that it will be tougher for low-income ter on hold, the college may also want to three per semester. students to attend the college and to consider taking action on the high- MULTIMEDIA that some students will not be capa- priced Johnson Publishing Building, MULTIMEDIA EDITOR Jessica Scott ble of returning in the fall. located at 820 S. Michigan Ave., which MULTIMEDIA REPORTERS Chris Shuttlesworth Columbia’s mission statement was purchased as a potential library Brittany Brown acknowledges that a student body and school center. ADVERTISING that is diverse racially, culturally The new administration rejected MARKETING CONSULTANTS Rhiannon Austgen and economically is crucial to the those plans but the property has sat Joshua Foster college’s goals of educating students vacant for nearly a decade. effectively before they enter the pro- Is it really worth holding on to WEB fessional workforce. a large, empty building instead of WEBMASTER Clayton Haddock It also states: “Columbia conducts retaining students who have already education in close relationship to given so much of their time and money OPERATIONS a vital urban reality and serves an to this college? OFFICE ASSISTANTS Ethan Stocking-Anderson important civic purpose by active While it’s understandably a tense Jake Miller engagement in the life and culture of issue that the college’s higher-ups would the city of Chicago.” rather ignore, it’s crucial that President SENIOR STAFF The college’s financial woes are no and CEO Kwang-Wu Kim find a way to FACULTY ADVISER Jeff Lyon secret, but the school should recon- aid those students who worked so hard ASSISTANT FACULTY ADVISER Stephanie Goldberg sider ways to reallocate funds so that to attend Columbia. MAP grant recipients are still able to Not only would serving students’ GENERAL MANAGER Chris Richert Letters can be emailed to attend Columbia. immediate needs be the right thing to do, [email protected] or mailed to: The upcoming student center, for but it’s a far stronger accomplishment The Columbia Chronicle example, is still in the very early than raising funds for a building. 600 S. Michigan Ave. planning stages. Chicago, IL. 60605 Students, staff, faculty and [email protected]

2 THE CHRONICLE APRIL 4, 2016 CAMPUS Big names announced for commencement speakers » ColumbiaChronicle.com/Multimedia

» Courtesy CARLOS TORTOLERO The list of this year’s commencement speakers and honorary degree recipients was released to the college community via email on March 29. From left, producer Paul Garnes, actress Jane Lynch, museum founder and president Carlos Tortolero, poet Tracy K. Smith and songwriter Diane Warren, will speak at the 2016 commencement ceremonies and receive honorary degrees. Big names to give final lesson to Columbia grads » PHOTOS G-JUN YAM/CHRONICLE » andrea salcedo llaurado collection, “Life on Mars,” which won a commencement ceremonies this year. She CAMPUS REPORTER 2012 Pulitzer Prize. Smith will be hon- advised Columbia students to never give up ored at the commencement ceremony for and throw themselves into their work hard. JANE LYNCH, DIANE Warren and several advertising and public relations, American “Entertainment is competitive so you other award-winning artists are on the Sign Language, creative writing, cultural have to be great and you have to work hard,” college’s list of this year’s commencement studies, education, English, journalism and Warren said. “You cannot give up…. It is going speakers and honorary degree recipients. radio majors on May 14 at 10 a.m. to be hard. It will take time [to succeed.]” They were named in a March 29 press Lynch, who was raised in Chicago’s A 1994 film + video alumnus, Paul Garnes release from The Silverman Group, a South suburbs, has won two Emmys for has worked as a producer, line producer and public relations company. hosting “Hollywood Game Night” and production manager of films and televi- The honorees include 1994 alumnus and one Emmy and Golden Globe for playing sion series for Disney, HBO, ABC, NBC, » Photos courtesy THE SILVERMAN GROUP “Selma” executive producer Paul Garnes; Sue Sylvester on “Glee.” Additional film Sony and Paramount Pictures. In 2014, Kim said Mark Kelly, vice president Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Tracy K. appearances include “The 40-Year-Old Garnes was executive producer for the of Student Success, worked with the Smith; Emmy and Golden Globe-winning Virgin,” “Julie & Julia” and “Talladega movie “Selma,” which was nominated for committee that chose the honorees. actress Jane Lynch; Grammy Award- Nights.” Lynch will be honored at the May the 2015 Academy Award for Best Picture The committee researched candidates winning songwriter Diane Warren; and 14 commencement ceremony for audio arts and won a 2015 Golden Globe and Academy based on their professional experience National Museum of Mexican Art founder & acoustics, creative arts therapies, dance, Award for Best Original Song. He will be and availability, he added. and President Carlos Tortolero. art + materials conservation, television and honored at the commencement ceremony Kim said the committee then passed As stated in the March 29 email, each theatre majors at 1:30 p.m. for cinema art + science and photography its recommendations to him, as he was honoree will speak at one of the five com- Songwriter Diane Warren, who owns majors on May 15 at 12 p.m. in charge of grouping them and sending mencement ceremonies on May 14 at the Realsongs publishing company, has eight Carlos Tortolero is the founder and them to the board for final approval early Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., where Oscars and 13 Grammy nominations, win- president of the National Museum of this semester. more than 2,000 Columbia graduate and ning one Grammy for the song “Because Mexican Art in Pilsen, Chicago. It was For Kim, diversity among the speakers undergraduate students will receive degrees. You Loved Me.” She was also nominated the first Latino museum accredited by was a crucial aspect when choosing them “These are people whose work reflects for five Golden Globes with one win for the the American Alliance of Museums and because it is important for students to see something that our students are wanting ballad “You Haven’t Seen the Last of Me.” has more than 10,000 pieces in its per- how different people succeed. to do,” said President & CEO Kwang-Wu Warren has worked with artists such as manent collection. He will be honored at “They are all in industries that we teach,” Kim. “It was important to bring in people Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Elton John, Mariah the ceremony for art & art history, design, Kim said. “It is not impossible that we could who have achieved success so students Carey, Celine Dion and others. She will be interdisciplinary arts and music majors on bring an engineer or a chemist[to com- start to visualize their own path as a result honored on May 14 at 5 p.m. at the ceremony May 15 at 3:30 p.m. mencement,] but it would be a bit harder of hearing from these people.” for business & entrepreneurship, fashion “It’s fantastic,” Tortolero said. “I’m very hon- to understand what is the connection to Smith has been recognized for literary studies and interactive arts & media majors. ored. Columbia is one of the top art schools in the college.” pieces including “Duende,” “The Body’s Warren said she feels honored and is the country.... It is a school that I have always Question” and her most recent poetry amazed to participate in one of the five got a lot of admiration and respect for.” [email protected]

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Mendelsohn, said College’s board of trustees the board used to be more “infor- mal” when times revamped as old members leave were easier with » LAUREN KOSTIUK The board has “formalized” its Company—a Chicago public rela- high enrollment, CAMPUS EDITOR recruitment process by pushing tions consulting firm—has seen more high school to recruit more alumni and pro- the college and its board of trustees graduates enroll- AFTER 23 YEARS as a member of fessionals in creative and techno- evolve throughout the course of five ing and cheaper Columbia’s board of trustees, logical fields, as reported Feb. 22 of the college’s presidencies. He said tuition. He said the Howard Mendelsohn resigned by The Chronicle. Since President he was close with all former presi- college has pushed from his position in February and CEO Kwang-Wu Kim joined dents and board chairmen, except board mem- saying Columbia “is a different Columbia in July 2013, the board for Kim and Dick Kiphart, who bers to become place” than when he first joined has lost 11 members and replaced currently chairs the board. more involved in 1993. the majority of the positions with Mendelsohn said while on the and dedicated. Mendelsohn, a 1949 speech new members. Two vacancies board, he saw the college’s enroll- “We don’t just alumnus, said he has greatly con- remain on the board of 40 members. ment decrease, courses and depart- want them for their /CHRONICLE tributed to the college through Recent inductees to the board ments consolidate, curriculums name,” said Gehron, scholarship funds and publicity include Len Amato, president of change and new ideas be imple- chairperson of the even before joining the board. HBO Films; Robert Buford, presi- mented with the Strategic Plan. governance com- “It is a long time [to have an] asso- dent and CEO of Planned Property “I have been very dedicated to mittee and member HAWORTH Ë ciation with the school in so many Management; Jimmy Chamberlin, Columbia,” Mendelsohn said. “I of the education » ZO different ways with so many differ- CEO of Blue J Strategies; Luis de loved the stuff they were doing committee. “We want them for what to the February 2016 updated ent people,” Mendelsohn said. “It la Parra, senior vice president and the fact that we [used to be] they can bring, not only to the school, board of trustees directory on

was a good run, and I did my part.” of Univision Communications; an open enrollment kind of school. but what they can offer to the stu- the college’s website. , PAGE 10 The past year has brought great Terry Diamond, partner of KDWC We helped a lot of kids who could dents in their time and be accessible Joan Hammel, a professional change to the board while five Ventures; and Jane Gately, a finan- have never gone to college in the to talk to and guide students.” vocalist and president of the col- members resigned or completed cial independent advisor. way we operated then.” Since last year, the board has lege’s Alumni Association for their term, six new members were Mendelsohn, the president John Gehron, a trustee since recruited two alumni and has eight seven years, said this is her last TRUSTEES

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APRIL 4, 2016 THE CHRONICLE 5 CAMPUS Center for Black Music Research to fortify resources through curricular merge

» CAROLYN BRADLEY Rosita Sands, interim chair of Andrea Meza, a senior music CAMPUS REPORTER the Music Department, will serve major, said she has worked at as the interim director of the cen- CBMR since spring break of 2015. AFTER LAYOFFS AND other downsiz- ter, and Nathan Bakkum, associate She said since working there, she ing measures, the Center for Black chair of the Music Department, has developed a greater under- » G-JUN YAM/CHRONICLE Music Research will be smaller will serve as its associate director, standing of black music’s wide- The Center for Black Music Research will be more closely integrated with the curriculum and the library and will introduce archival material to students as a and be combined with Columbia’s according to the email. Both direc- spread cultural influence. source of inspiration for creative works, according to CBMR librarian Janet Harper. library, archives and curriculum, tors will lead a search to find a new “[Black music] is such a diverse according to Senior Associate faculty director from the music body of music,” Meza said. “I had that special destination as our faculty who want to draw it into Provost Suzanne Blum Malley. department by the fall of 2017. known it before, but here I have so own space.” required courses and into the In a March 24 email announcing Scott Hall, a senior lecturer many tangible examples.” With the center’s integration departmental mission. the integration, Blum Malley noted in the Music Department and Meza said she sees the merger into the library, Sands said the col- Jan Chindlund, dean of the that the center, located in the 618 S. the director of the Jazz Studies as an advantage that will expand lege is affirming its commitment library, said the center, the col- Michigan Ave. Building, has been a program, said there has not been what the center is doing for to ensuring the continuation and lege’s library and the archives have resource worldwide for many stu- a strong connection with the cen- researchers. She said she thinks advancement of the center, and a strong relationship. dents to expand their knowledge of ter and the Music Department the center could find a way to stand those supporting the center hope “This [relationship] gives us black music history. through the years, so its curricu- on its own while being integrated to see increases in digitization of an opportunity to share what Janet Harper, a librarian who lar integration would be a positive into the curriculum, but the center the collection, making for greater we are each doing in technology works in the center, said the facil- step toward bridging that gap. should remain its own entity. student access. and best practices in archives ity has helped students through “What has happened is the “Measures could be taken so “Right now, we are a research and library policies and proce- outreach and assistance with resources at the center have been certain opportunities are not lost,” library, so people come here from dures,” Chindlund said. “We class assignments. Harper said diminished severely over the last Meza said. “I would hate to see the all over the world to use materials,” will be able to enhance the work , PAGE 11 the center has given presentations several years,” Hall said. “It has [connections] diminish with the Sands said. in both arenas.” on different forms of black music, hit the bottom of that, and now it researchers that come here from Bakkum said he thinks the Chindlund said the college CBMR

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Columbia recently announced NEW LEADERSHIP College continues turnover: internal promotions of Peter School of Media Arts Dean Cook to chair of the American Eric Freedman Sign Language Department, American Sign Language Department Chair hiring, promotion overhaul Suzanne McBride to chair of Peter Cook Communication & Media Innovation Department Chair » LAUREN KOSTIUK leads to changes in ideas of how “It could be really thoughtful if the Communication and Media CAMPUS EDITOR the college should be structured it ran up a flagpole for a vote by the Innovation Department and Suzanne McBride and run. students and the faculty,” Nelson the appointment of Jeff Abell to Registrar Keri Walters APPROXIMATELY 19 CURRENT and “If we were a stagnant institu- said. “It could be negative in the interim chair of the newly formed new academic affairs positions— tion, that would be a more fright- sense that the new people are not Art & Art History Department. Art & Art History Department Interim Chair internal and external—will have ening prospect for our students,” as good as the old people.” The college is also conducting a Jeff Abell undergone change this academ- Blum Malley said. Nelson said the internal shift- national search for an Audio Arts Interim Director for the Center of Black Music Research ic year, with even more changes Stephen Nelson, a professor ing can be a reflection of presi- & Acoustics Department chair Rosita Sands expected in the upcoming year. in educational leadership at dents wanting “their people” in and an internal search for a Music Associate Director for the Center of Black Music Research Some positions include a new Bridgewater State University high-ranking positions, especially Department chair. An interim chair Nathan Bakkum assistant provost for Academic who specializes in higher educa- if they are yes-men who make the of the Business & Entrepreneurship INTERNAL & EXTERNAL SEARCHES Services, a new assistant provost tion and who is a senior scholar at president comfortable during the Department will also be appointed School of Fine & Performing Arts Dean for Continuing and Community Brown University, said turnover is time of change. He said this can for the 2016–2017 academic year Search in progress Education, a new Faculty Fellow, not unusual, but it is important to either cause “stagnation” and before beginning searches for a Audio Arts & Acoustics Department Chair a dean of the Graduate School evaluate the nature of the turnover “stultification” or bring in new department chair. Search in progress and continued searches for six and how it is being driven. viewpoints and “fresh air.” Blum Malley said the insti- Business & Entrepreneurship Department Chair new department chairs and Nelson has published research With President and CEO tution tends to begin posting Search in progress school deans. about success and failure of college Kwang-Wu Kim arriving at the open positions in the fall and Creative Writing Department Chair Suzanne Blum Malley, senior presidencies and higher educa- college in July 2013, Nelson said bring potential candidates Search in progress Music Department Chair associate provost, said the shifts tion leadership. He said changes the time frame for new presidents to campus in January and , PAGE 10 are taking place because the and shifts in positions should be to find “their people” depends on February before making a Search in progress college is going through a time supported by the entire college the number of changes the pres- final decision in March and Art & Art History Department Chair of “focused direction” with the community, including the student ident wants to make in his team. April for new hires to start in Search in progress Strategic Plan and a newly hired body, alumni, staff and faculty, The largest shift was seen the summer, as was the case TURNOVER Director for the Center of Black Music Research Search in progress upper administration, which especially those with tenure. among department chairs. with new Dean of the School of SEE

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Alumnae Edye Deloch-Hughes, Maggie Ness, Skye Rust and Lauren McGrady Alumnae panel: From presented at a business panel on March 30 at HAUS, 623 S. Wabash Ave. classrooms to startups alumnus, were climbing a fortress wall during their honeymoon in » ANDREA SALCEDO LLAURADO McGrady was one of several Romania, Pennsylvania, when they CAMPUS REPORTER alumnae featured on the entrepre- decided they would open an antique neurs panel “From Idea to Reality,” store to keep the adventure going. COLUMBIA NEVER PREPARED Lauren hosted by the Office of Development “It was one of those things that McGrady to work for a big corpo- and Alumni Relations. Panelists we decided we needed to do a life ration—it was preparing her to Edye Deloch-Hughes, Maggie change and were willing to take a start and operate her own busi- Ness, Skye Rust and McGrady risk,” Rust said. ness. The lessons she learned paid discussed how Columbia prepared » G-JUN YAM/CHRONICLE The panelists advised that off. Today, she decides every prod- them to become their own bosses students listen to their instruc- uct her company sells from toilet and how they overcame challenges Columbia she was able to take company and partner with alum- tors’ recommendations, network paper to clothing. in business. classes in different disciplines nus Justin Kulovsek after working extensively, keep up with industry McGrady, a 2011 business & Miranda Gardley, a senior which gave her the confidence to for WTTW, Chicago’s PBS affili- trends and take advantage of the entrepreneurship alumna and fashion studies and business & succeed. She also met her hus- ate, for seven years. portfolio center and internship owner and operator of Rider For entrepreneurship double major, band and business partner, Darryl “You meet so many people here opportunities while at Columbia Life, a multibrand lifestyle store and Audrey Sutherland, a junior Hughes, at Columbia. They com- from different areas that there to build a body of work. in the West Loop, said she had business & entrepreneurship bined their entrepreneurial skills aren’t many elements missing,” During the Q&A discussion that always been interested in how major moderated the event, which that eventually led them to create Ness said. followed, Chamille Weddington, the quality of everyday objects can took place March 30 at the HAUS their own company. Rust, a 2006 interdisciplin- a lecturer in the Business & impact people’s lives. That interest in the 623 S. Wabash Ave. Building. “I felt like I could do anything,” ary arts department graduate Entrepreneurship Department, motivated her to open her store, Deloch-Hughes, a 1980 inter- Deloch-Hughes said. “I felt well- and owner of Woolly Mammoth asked the panelists how they , PAGE 11 she said. disciplinary arts alumna and rounded and prepared.” Antiques and Oddities—a resale funded their businesses in the “The first step of becoming co-owner of Hughes Who Ness, a 2006 television alumna store located in Andersonville— beginning of their careers. an entrepreneur is just doing it,” Productions, a game development and a partner at local boutique and and the college’s International Ness and Deloch-Hughes McGrady said. “We all have good and creative service house in the production house Nesek Digital, Admissions representative, said said they worked full time ALUMNAE

ideas. We have to initiate them.” Chicago area, said while attending said she decided to create her own she and her husband, who is also an and opened a savings account SEE

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COLUMBIA CHRONICLE COLUMBIA CHRONICLE MONDAY, APRIL 4 MONDAY, APRIL 4 5x5.5 LH 5x5.5 LH CAMPUS Kim: Columbia ‘can’t afford’ another more student debt; they can choose Kim said halting the multi-mil- Amanda Hamrick, a junior to enroll but somewhere else—pick lion-dollar student center to fund interactive arts & media major and year of MAP grant funding a different place than they were the grants was not something the the vice president of the Student » megan bennett & be resolved by Gov. Bruce Rauner considering going to that maybe college wanted to do. Government Association, said lauren kostiuk and other major Illinois leaders, has lower crises—or decide to work “That’s the balance we’re try- while the college will not provide CAMPUS & ASSOCIATE EDITORS but added that he is not expecting and earn more to make ends meet ing to find between protecting money for 2016–2017, she is happy a resolution anytime soon. that way,” Anderson said. “It’s not students and keeping the college the grants have been covered this MAP, FROM FRONT Dick Simpson, a professor of clear if it’ll directly affect enroll- moving to the things we’re all year and will continue advocating COLUMBIA WILL NOT fund student political science at University of ment, but it could.” excited about.” Kim said. for a budget resolution. Monetary Award Program grants Illinois at Chicago, said the likeli- Noah Spiegel-Blum, a freshman Across Illinois, Governor State “We need to be angry and protest for the 2016–2017 academic year, hood of Rauner and other officials theatre major who relies on aid to University implemented a tuition [to] try and get MAP back,” she said. according to President and CEO resolving the crisis is uncertain, attend Columbia, recently met freeze along with promising to fund Kwang-Wu Kim. although a new budget could be with Student Financial Services MAP grants for 2016-2017. DePaul [email protected] The decision announced on April passed in April—when the legisla- to discuss a financial plan. He said University also promised to honor WAC, FROM FRONT 4, two days after more than 3,000 tive session begins again—or after the adviser he met with suggested MAP grants for freshman and banner categories at the gallery. prospective students attended Open the November elections. he take steps to become an Illinois transfer students next semester. “We wanted to give that same House, reflected the college’s inabil- Columbia’s inability to sub- resident to qualify for a MAP grant, For students affected by the col- community that’s supporting ity to cover another year’s worth sidize MAP grant funding which now seems like bad advice. lege’s decision, resources will be the [WAC] the opportunity to of payments if the state’s budget could lead to higher student “The whole conversation was available for those who will need decide,” Selvaggio said. stalemate continues, Kim said. debt and enrollment declines, very energetic, like, ‘Get a [state] to make a financial plan, according Winners will be announced “It comes down to [the fact that] according to Drew Anderson, a ID so we can get you a MAP grant,’” to Cynthia Grunden, assistant vice April 26 and will join approx- we just can’t afford it,” Kim said. post-doctoral researcher at the Spiegel-Blum said. president of SFS. imately 18 additional murals Emails were sent April 1 to University Wisconsin-Madison’s While Columbia typically The college is also planning from various street artists Columbia’s more than 1,800 MAP HOPE Lab who studies higher attracts more out-of-state res- ahead in case a budget is not final- and Columbia alumni for the grant recipients—whose total finan- education economics. idents than neighboring schools ized by next spring. If a budget is inaugural Big Walls Street Art cial aid exceeds approximately $7 Denying funding to MAP- and may be less affected by not not resolved, students can then pay Festival, a display of public art million—mentioning the school’s eligible, lower-income Illinois funding grant money for a second off the money typically covered projects by local and interna- subsidy of their 2015–2016 grant residents could exclude them from year, Kim said he is still expecting by the grant over a longer period tional artists, during May 1–13. money, but omitting mention of the coming to or remaining at the col- an enrollment decline. of time. college’s 2016–2017 decision. lege, he said. “Obviously, there is going to be “We want them to have ample To see the finalists’ work, visit our Kim said the college was hop- “[Students] could choose not to some impact—that’s just common notice to plan for [no budget reso- website at ColumbiaChronicle.com ing to see the state’s budget crisis enroll; they could choose to take on sense,” he said. lution],” Grunden said. [email protected]

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TRUSTEES, FROM PAGE 4 “It has always been a good mix of TURNOVER, FROM PAGE 7 Malley said. but the college is taking its time to be leaving the board in the Fall people, but they weren’t asking as Media Arts Eric Freedman, who Other changes in academic make sure we have the right peo- on the board to focus more on much of us,” Gehron said. “In the is currently dean of the James L. affairs include the promotion of ple in the right positions to stay,” professional work. past it was [like] we would like you Knight School of Communication Keri Walters from interim regis- Scott said. “It has been a privilege to rep- to be on the board just because of at Queens University of Charlotte trar to permanent registrar, and When SGA is working with resent the alumni,” Hammel said. the business you are in.” in North Carolina. the newly created positions of administrators on new initia- “There are endless amazing sto- Trustees can renew their term John Ikenberry, president and assistant provost for Academic tives and the administrator’s role ries of [alumni]. Our alumni are every three years and are asked co-founder of HigherEdJobs, Services and director of the changes or they leave the college, truly inspiring.” to attend four meetings a year, sit an organization that focuses on Advising Center, which have yet Scott said it is the responsibility of Having served on the board on one to three committees and higher education recruitment and to be announced. the next administrator to continue during the course of two presi- fulfill a $10,000 donation every research information, said insti- Ikenberry said many chang- the same working relationship dencies, Hammel said each pres- academic year to be used in any tutions sometimes face problems ing positions at an institu- with SGA. ident has his own “style,” adding area of the college. when there are several internal tion can make employees feel Cameron Hines, a senior cinema that there has always been a Gehron said before electing promotions at once. “uneasy” and question that art + science major, said when he push for more alumni on the trustees on the board, the commit- “It is important for institutions institution’s motives, espe- first arrived at the college, the only board, even though it was less of a tee makes sure the candidate can to have a mix of both promoting cially if the changes are within administrator he knew by face was priority previously. bring the time and energy needed folks who have a good institutional upper administration. President and CEO Kwang-Wu Kim said he has pushed the to fully commit to the board, the knowledge but blending that with Nicholas Hoeppner, president Kim and added that to this day board to recruit more alumni college and its students. some talented individuals from of the United Staff of Columbia Kim is the only administrator he because they have a “different “[The board] is a deep com- outside the institution to bring College and an engineer in the could recognize. understanding and passion” for mitment to the school,” Gehron in new ideas and new blood,” Radio Department, said for the “It would help establish more the college and are role models said. “Frankly, the more the Ikenberry said. past several years, staff morale of a sense of how the administra- to students. He said he has also board interacts with the stu- tion is, if we had more consistent pushed the board to oversee the dents, the deeper that commit- It is important for institutions to have administration,” Hines said. “I college at a policy level and not ment becomes because we see don’t know why [administrators] worry about its daily operations. the light shining out of these a mix of both promoting folks who leave, [and] what the reasons “Boards go through transitions,” students’ heads.” are, if [the reasons] are personal Kim said. “There probably was a The board continues to eval- have a good institutional knowledge or political.” period of time where [recruiting uate the college’s decreasing but blending that with some talented Hines said abrupt changes can trustees] was more about per- enrollment, issues of diversity also be jarring for students. He sonality, and now of course that among board members, new ways individuals from outside the institution added that the college is very dif- is important, but what skills do to stay relevant to current and to bring in new ideas and new blood. ferent now than what it was three they bring, who do they know, what prospective students and how years ago, when he first enrolled. can they bring to the college that to keep Columbia accessible to — John Ikenberry The film program has changed for will help the college keep taking creatively driven students who Five new positions outlined in has been low due to layoffs and the worse in his opinion, and the those next steps?” would not likely be accepted to the Strategic Plan were announced, the threat of more layoffs. He said college’s initiatives and plans have During the transition to a more other colleges, Gehron said. including Assistant Provost for it is important for more perspec- changed as well, he said. formalized process, the board’s “We want to be able to allow Continuing and Community tives and voice to be heard about “Students shouldn’t just bla- governance committee did not this doorway to the future for Education, filled by Robert changes at the college. tantly accept all decisions made fill vacant spots, which resulted people of creativity who may not Tenges, former executive director “The problem is that it is hard to by administrators [in regards in fewer new members because fit the normal mold of the student,” of Sherwood Music Center, and tell where that direction is coming to hiring],” Hines said. “If the the committee was working to Gehron said. Faculty Fellow, filled by Ames from at this point,” Hoeppner said. administration does some- reassess the recruiting process of Hawkins, former associate chair “There seem to be a lot of changes thing that the students don’t new members, Gehron said. [email protected] of the English Department. being made, but a lot of people approve of, they have the right to The new positions resulted are having a hard time grasping speak out [because] they pay to from the implementation of the where those changes are coming be here.” Strategic Plan, including vice from [and] the rationale. What [email protected] provost for Online Education, is the end goal other than saving vice provost of Global Education the college?” NEW STRATEGIC PLAN POSITIONS and dean of the Graduate School, Greg Foster-Rice, associate Vice Provost for Online Education are yet to be announced as those professor in the Photography Search in progress searches remain underway, Blum Department and president of Assistant Provost for Continuing & Community Education Malley said. the Faculty Senate, could not Robert Tenges The college conducted two be reached for comment as of New Faculty Fellow national searches for the positions press time. Ames Hawkins of dean of the School of Media Arts, Arissa Scott, SGA’s student rep- Vice Provost of Global Education filled by Freedman, and the dean resentative to the college’s board Search in progress of the School of Fine & Performing of trustees and a senior fashion Dean of Graduate School Arts, who has yet to be announced. studies major, said the constant Search in progress “We have had a lot of dean shifting of administrators instills ANNOUNCEMENTS PENDING searches [and] part of that is a a sense of temporary instability, Assistant Provost for Academic Services new upper administration and a but she said the college is always Internal promotion » FILE PHOTO clear understanding of what [the willing to work with SGA. Director of Advising DIck Kiphart, chairman of the college’s board of trustees, seen in this 2015 file photo with President and CEO Kwang-Wu Kim, has been chairman of the college] expects and hopes out of “[The administration] is doing a Internal promotion board since March 14, 2013. [its] academic leadership,” Blum good job of keeping things afloat, » MITCH STOMNER /CHRONICLE

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Collections Consortium that shares col- lections online. She said the CBMR and the library will take advantage of their consortial relationships to provide more access to collections. Bakkum said the center’s integration will still allow it to meet the college’s standards of diversity. “Black music is an entry point to music » G-JUN YAM/CHRONICLE across the globe and many different tra- Alumnae served as panelists for the “From Idea ditions,” Bakkum said. “When we think to Reality” event and discussed Columbia’s help about the center addressing black music in starting their businesses and how to overcome obstacles along the way. and culture across the globe, the expan- siveness of the idea of black music is one to support their new businesses. McGrady that demonstrates commitment to diversity.” said she began seeking investors to fund her Hall said he does not see any downsides business, something she still does today, to the integration, and it is something the while Rust said she was very careful not department has sought for many years. to overspend. “The Center for Black Music Research has All the participants shared their personal a huge international reputation,” Hall said. definitions of success as shaped by their “That is something the Music Department own life missions. wants to retain and foster.” Ness defined her success as being proud of the work you produce and willing to show- @chroniclemail.com cbradley case it. Rust associated success with the » G-JUN YAM/CHRONICLE college’s motto and said it means living what you love and to love your work. “[Success for me is] when you are doing what you love and you are getting paid well for it,” Deloch-Hughes said. “[When you do what you love] the money will come.” Andrea Meza, a senior music major, said she ex- panded her music knowledge through the center. [email protected]

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Perhaps the most noteworthy take on the Trump persona is Chicago-based performer Fawzia Mirza’s Vimeo short comedy film, “The Muslim Trump,” a mockumentary about “Donald Trump’s illegitimate Muslim daughter.” Mirza, who plays the character Ayesha Trump, said she felt it was important to give a voice to the Muslim community in the way she knew best—comedy. She said she did not want to make Ayesha a ste- reotype of what many believe Muslims to be but rather to disprove Trump’s past insinuations about Muslims. “One of the things that I find as a Muslim in this country [is] you are con- Jacob Thomas’ Donald Trump-inspired designs stantly expected to be the best version of are displayed at the Degenerate Art Gallery, a human being there possibly is,” Mirza 5407 N. Clark St., April 1 through April 24. said. “Otherwise, how is the majority going to hold you up as like, ‘Look, they’re not all “I don’t think John Oliver or people at bad people. Look how great this person is.’” ‘SNL’ are going to lose any of their jobs over Throughout the last few months, street speaking out,” Mirza said. “But if Muslims artists—particularly those who do not usu- have to start wearing armbands, I’m sud- ally design politically charged pieces—have denly in trouble. It’s important for us to created Trump-inspired art. Street artist speak out and be elevated.” Hanksy created the “Dump Trump” cam- Since placing his name across his paign, and Chicago artist Goons created Wabash Trump Tower in 2014, Trump has his “Chump” stickers. made for a wealth of criticism in Chicago. Zahn said he thinks this is happening Dailey said because the city has such a because Trump is such a polarizing figure large community of artists, performers to this culturally progressive generation. and comedians—in addition to its political “He’s making people angry,” Zahn said. prowess—the city has satirized Trump in “You’re going to see things showing up more its own original ways. in street art and almost all facets of art “It brought him into the sights of many and entertainment. He’s a controversial in Chicago,” Dailey said. “This happened target, and people are trying to voice their before he decided to run for President. He’s concerns in whatever medium they use.” easy to take aim at, and we have people in Jane Dailey, an associate professor of the arts who could do it in this city.” history at the University of Chicago, said this level of political satire has been around [email protected] for years. However, with social media’s growth, she added that such parodies seem Chicago dumps more prevalent today. “President [Barack] Obama is the exception in terms of the abuse that was heaped on him as a presidential Trump with satire candidate,” Dailey said. “A close second was Abraham Lincoln, who was called » SPENCER HALL businesses and filmmakers have put their ‘Tyrant in Chief’ and ‘Abraham Africanus ARTS & CULTURE EDITOR own spin on the current presidential race. I.’ There’s been plenty of political satire Rather than making such statements in years past. Obviously, social media THERE IS NO denying Republican presiden- through more traditional protests, locals changed things tremendously.” tial candidate Donald Trump is a polariz- have found their own inimitable ways of One of the reasons Trump’s criticism ing billionaire to many voters. satirizing “The Donald”—oftentimes with might seem more pervasive today is Between his hyperbolic speeches and more comedic and lighthearted approaches. attributed to the influx of comedy-focused overall appearance, parodies of the boister- Iconic Chicago hot dog shop The news programs on TV. Between John ous figure have flourished throughout the Wiener’s Circle, 2622 N. Clark St., created Oliver’s “Drumpf” segment on “Last Week last few months, specifically in the Windy the “Trump Footlong,” a hot dog which with John Oliver” and “Saturday Night City, as the Republican front-runner’s cam- only measured three inches in length. The Live” insinuating Trump supporters were paign draws closer to a possible nomination. Degenerate Art Gallery, 5407 N. Clark St., racists in the sketch “Racists for Trump,” Political satire is nothing new. Nearly has a Trump-inspired art exhibit called political satire might be at an all-time high. every president has been the butt of a joke or “We’re Fired!” featuring work from local Mirza said while the Oliver and “SNL” severe criticism at some point in his career. Chicago-based artist Jacob Thomas and segments are relevant, it is important that While Chicago is known for its cen- curated by gallery owner Nicholas Zahn those minority groups who Trump directly

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» JACOB WITTICH The Empty bottle MANAGING EDITOR 1035 N. Western Ave. 9 p.m. $16 Best albums of 2016 (so far) Tuesday, April 5 Friday, April 8 PUSHA T RAKUNK rom the abrupt release of Rihanna's boundary-pushing Anti to the The Vic Subterranean Frocky rollout of Kanye West's 3145 N. Sheffield Ave. 2011 W. North Ave. The Life of Pablo, 2016 has already gifted 8 p.m. 8:30 p.m. music fans with plenty of high-quality $35, 18+ $8, 17+ releases from major and rising artists. With the first quarter of 2016 coming to Wednesday, April 6 Sunday, April 10 an end, below are my picks, in order of the best releases of the year thus far. QUILT ST. GERMAIN

Charli XCX Schubas Tavern Park West 3159 N. Southport Ave. 322 W. Armitage Ave. Vroom Vroom EP 8 p.m. 8 p.m. Released Feb. 26 $12, 18+ $45, 18+ Ranked fifth on my list is Charli XCX's Daughter Vroom Vroom EP, a collaboration between Not to Disappear the bubblegum pop songstress and producers Sophie and Jodie Harsh. The Released Jan. 15 EP is sure to turn up any party with Indie-folk trio Daughter's sophomore Charli's aggressively feel-good lyrics album is dark and introspective. "I feel layered over Sophie's signature high numb in this kingdom," singer Elena BPM and glitch-pop instrumentals. Tonra laments during the album's FROM THE FRONT ROW lead track, "Numbers," setting the Metro Boomin dancing in front of a sold somber tone that haunts the remain- out crowd at the Metro March 31. Met- Kendrick Lamar der of the album. Not to Disappear ro Boomin is most known for producing untitled unmastered. is often pessimistic, exploring Drake and Future'sTom May, joint singer album, and What a Time To Be Aliveguitarist. of The Menzing- Released March 4 themes of loneliness, insecurity and manipulation that can often plague ers, performed during the Kendrick Lamar surprised fans with unhealthy relationships. My personal band's show at The Metro on Nov. 20. the release of his LP of outtakes created favorite track is "Alone / With You," throughout the past three years. It's a a pulsing ballad that explores feel- collection of B-sides from his sophomore ings of loneliness from all angles. album, To Pimp a Butterfly's sessions, but the tracks are so well thought-out and original it would have been a shame Rihanna for the rapper not to release them. Anti Released Jan. 28 Kanye West Rihanna's eighth and most polarizing The Life of Pablo album yet, Anti, takes the crown as my Released Feb. 14 personal favorite release from early 2016. The album is the singer's most Although The Life of Pablo is seemingly cohesive work yet, and in it Rihanna far from complete ('Ye continues to alter wears her heart on her sleeve. From the the tracklist and remaster certain songs doo-wop ballad "Love On the Brain," in since its release), TLOP is still one of the which Rihanna confesses to feelings of most original releases from early 2016. The addiction to a seemingly abusive rela- highly personal album contains an unlikely tionship, to the future classic "Kiss It mix of gospel, pop and hip-hop influences, Better," in which Rihanna finds herself but the execution is strong and something begging for her lover's affection,Anti is only Kanye could accomplish. Highlights definitely her most personal work yet. include Chance the Rapper's guest verse on the opening track, "Ultralight Beam." [email protected] » EVAN BELL/CHRONICLE » SANTIAGO COVARRUBIAS/CHRONICLE

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How involved were you in writing and producing Waking Up? audiofi l e EMBLEM3 ‘wakes up’ after hiatus It was 100 percent us this time around. We » ZOË EITEL wrote and produced everything at home. I ARTS & CULTURE REPORTER own a home studio, and I produced most of the stuff, and [it’s] mostly just the three of us. “ aby, we’re back. Did you miss me?” is a line in “Now,” the first single off Why did you decide to make Waking Bformer “The X Factor USA” contes- Up available through a free app? tant EMBLEM3’s latest album. We did the whole app thing because we Consisting of Drew Chadwick and broth- feel like the music business is changing so ers Wesley and Keaton Stromberg, the band drastically. Everyone gets their music for released its debut album Nothing To Lose in free anyway nowadays, so we figured,why July 2013 after placing fourth in the singing not just give it to our fans on our own app, contest and being signed to Simon Cowell’s which is essentially our own social media? record label, Syco. Within the year, the Because they deserve it, and it’s not like band announced Chadwick had decided to we’re making crazy money selling our leave the group to pursue a solo career. Both » Courtesy ERIC WILLIAMS music anyway. We wanted to give [the Strombergs worked together to put out an album] straight to our fans. EP titled Forever Together before parting From left, Drew Chadwick, Wesley Stromberg and Keaton Stromberg make up the band EMBLEM3, which has recently reunited and put out a new EP after being on hiatus for a few months. ways in June 2015 and announcing a hiatus. What would you like your fans to know Just a few months into hiatus, Chadwick KEATON STROMBERG: We were in explaining that now’s the time for us to come about the band? and the Strombergs rejoined to start creating some pretty crazy contracts with some back together and be stronger and better I want them to know that we’re so grateful their new EP, Waking Up—this time without shady business. We went on the hiatus to than ever. for every single one of them, for sticking the backing of a major label. EMBLEM3 has let those contracts die out so we could come around and staying by our side through made the EP, as well as most of its other music, back with full creative control and do every- How is this EP different from your this whole crazy journey ever since “The X available for download through its free app. thing ourselves. Now the contracts are up, previous ones? Factor,” and we love them so much. The Chronicle spoke with Keaton and we recorded the new music. Nothing to Lose was recorded with a major Stromberg about Waking Up, the band’s new label backing it, and we were working with EMBLEM3 will stop at the House of Blues app for releasing the album and regaining What is the message behind your some of the best producers and writers in Chicago, 329 N. Dearborn St., May 19 on its their creative control. single, “Now”? the business, which was an amazing experi- “Waking Up Tour.” Tickets are available at That song was just to tell that story of ence. We have learned from all those people, EMBLEM3.com and are $27.50. THE CHRONICLE: Why did the band why we needed to take a break and why and now we get to do it on our own, which decide to reunite? everything happened the way it did. [It’s] we’re really excited about. [email protected]

Spring fever Staff Playlist

» JAKE MILLER » LOU FOGLIA » BRITTANY BROWN » GRETCHEN STERBA OPERATIONS ASSISTANT SENIOR PHOTO EDITOR MULTIMEDIA REPORTER ARTS & CULTURE REPORTER

“Come On! Feel the Illinoise!” Sufjan Stevens “White of Noon” STRFKR “Eet” Regina Spektor “Stylo” The Gorillaz

“Dear Prudence” The Beatles “Extra Free Year” Generationals “Tire Swing” Kimya Dawson “Colors” Halsey

“Hey Ya!” Outkast “Afterlife” Arcade Fire “For Beginners” M. Ward “Settle Down” Kimbra

“After The Gold Rush” Neil Young “Great Light” Deep Sea Diver “Mess Is Mine” Vance Joy “White Houses” Vanessa Carlton

“Beginning” The Durutti Column “Dusty Trails” Lucius “Now Is The Start” A Fine Frenzy “Run Boy Run” Woodkid

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» GRETCHEN STERBA organization’s focus on supporting ARTS & CULTURE REPORTER young aspiring artists in Chicago in the world of fashion, art and DONDA’S HOUSE, A nonprofit start- music, which are passion points for ed by Kanye West to commemo- not just the hotel but also for our rate his late mother, and Virgin teammates,” said Clio Knowles, Hotels Chicago recently teamed vice president of people at Virgin » Courtesy KELSEY RILEY up to encourage young Chicago Hotels Chicago, in a March 22 Virgin Hotels Chicago established a partnership with Donda’s House to provide volunteer opportunities and a trusted outlet artists by offering them safe emailed statement. for the organization’s youth artists. studio spaces and resources for The first project has Donda’s added that she has seen firsthand professional opportunity at Virgin for himself but for many aspiring creating art. House students working together how many city residents have not Hotels Chicago is huge for a lot of hip-hop artists in Chicago. He said The initiative is set to launch to produce music, fashion, pho- had the opportunity to get outside our students who probably would promoters at venues will charge April 9, according to a March 23 tography and videography for of their own neighborhoods. She never get the opportunity to do so.” artists anywhere from $40–$200 press release from the nonprofit. a photoshoot hosted by Virgin emphasized how important it is Kendall Delashment, a former to perform for less than 10 minutes. Donda’s House, located at 7800 Hotels Chicago, 203 N. Wabash for students to have a safe, trusted interdisciplinary arts graduate “Virgin Hotels has a little bit S. Racine Ave. in the Auburn Ave., said Kelsey Riley, adminis- environment in which they can student at Columbia in 2015 and more of a respectable environment Gresham community, aims to trative assistant and social media create art. a current mentor at Donda’s House, than other venues we’ve per- empower underprivileged city manager as well as an alumna of “Many of my friends [and] said it was challenging for him as formed in,” Delashment said. youth ages 13–23 by providing Donda’s House. colleagues don’t even make it a rapper to locate an appropriate, The collaboration provides opportunities to explore their Riley said most students past downtown,” Riley said. affordable space where he and the Virgin Hotel staff with , PAGE 26 passions in photography, fashion involved in the program come from “Exploring Chicago is something fellow Chicago musicians could opportunities to do volunteer and music, the press release stated. underprivileged backgrounds. that a lot of students don’t get to produce music. work with the local youth orga- “What attracted Virgin Hotels Riley, who said she came from a do simply because of our access. Delashment said space and nization in the city of Chicago, DONDA

Chicago to Donda’s House is the disadvantaged background herself, Having access and exposure to a affordability is a problem not only Riley said. SEE

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» ARIEL PARRELLA-AURELI political lens as it has been seen, contributes to different weather ARTS & CULTURE REPORTER said Steve Sullivan, curator of conditions such as thunderstorms, urban ecology at the Chicago floods and tornadoes. THUNDERSTORMS, FLOODS AND heat Academy of Sciences and the The display will also let people waves have influenced the chang- Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. be meteorologists in the climate ing weather and wardrobe for Sullivan said the exhibit, studio and read weather changes, decades but are now more unpre- titled “Weather to Climate: Our create animals designed for the dictable due to global warming. Changing World,” explains diffi- changing climate and look at spec- A new climate change exhibit cult-to-understand facts about cli- imens from the Chicago Academy opened April 2 at the Peggy mate change to people of all ages. of Sciences of some animals that Notebaert Nature Museum, 2430 The exhibit has interactive fea- will likely experience a change N. Cannon Drive, and proved cli- tures such as weather simulators in population depending on their mate change needs to be looked where people can combine weather changing habitat. at critically and not through a components and see how each “[Kids] are going to be learn- ing in active and passive ways,” » PHOTOS SANTIAGO COVARRUBIAS/CHRONICLE Sullivan said. “The green screen The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum at 2430 N. Cannon Drive has unveiled its interactive—[kids will be] reading newest exhibit which simplifies scientific evidence of global warming for all ages. karaoke-like script at the bottom “Weather is like what you are ocean temperatures, melting ice helps them understands some of wearing,” he said. “But climate is caps and irregular rain patterns, these weather issues. Everybody like your wardrobe.” which in turn cause devel- is going to be learning together.” He said weather connects to opment replacement costs, Sullivan said a big part of the the overall pattern of climate over agriculture disruptions and exhibit is explaining to the public time and the trends that need to human migration, according to , PAGE 26 the difference between climate be looked at in response to the David Dolak, a senior lecturer and weather, which is something changing temperatures. in the Science & Mathematics CLIMATE The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum is known for its scientific exhibits that kids most people tend not to under- Some of these trends predicted Department who teaches can easily grasp through interactive and engaging learning games and displays. stand, he said. by global warming include rising “Environmental Science.” SEE

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said she was trained by Kathy van » Courtesy BERNADETTE KEMPER Old furniture shines Gogh on how to professionally use the water-soluble paints. “People want to be shown some- with DIY art workshops thing permanent,” Kemper said. » ARIEL PARRELLA-AURELI antique furniture into one-of-a “They are not just going to be slap- ARTS & CULTURE REPORTER kind pieces she resells at her ping any kind of paint on. They consignment site, Avenue 122. want to be proud of their work.” FOR SOME PEOPLE, a battered Located within What’s Your She said her workshops attract wooden dresser in an alley is Consignment, 12 E. State St. in all kinds of people—from college rubbish waiting to be collected. Geneva, her shop has become a DIY students to lawyers—who want But for a growing number of DIY haven for aficionados of painted to express themselves through a enthusiasts, these castoffs are furniture who enliven traditional piece of furniture that speaks to blank canvases waiting to be pieces by painting them in colors their personality. transformed into functional art and patterns. “It is a community effort but DIY artist Bernadette Kemper gives old furniture makeovers through colorful painting finishes and offers DIY art workshops throughout the Chicagoland. through the patient application Kemper started “upcycling” four also a personal thing,” Kemper of a little paint and elbow grease. years ago and wanted to share her said about the class environment. than antiques because they offer Caitlyn Wacker, who has watched How-to information on turning painting craft through classes “There are ample ways to put your greater creative license than a the upcycling business blossom trash into treasure abounds online because she loved creating some- stamp on your home.” pricey antique that needs con- and has attended her mother’s with the help of social media and thing personal out of cheap, used Upcycling furniture is espe- siderable refurbishing and resto- workshops, said the DIY culture local sites like Verlocal and Dabble. furniture, she said. cially attractive to college students ration to its original state. has a strong presence in down- But DIY workshops are also pop- “I started doing it a lot, finding seeking a creative outlet on lim- He said her approachable teach- town Chicago, but it is still in its ular, such as those offered by that I could make it faster than I ited funds at a time when “you are ing methods draw students in. infancy in neighboring towns like Bernadette Kemper in her home- could sell it,” Kemper said. starting out on your own,” she said. “She has a way of breaking Geneva and other suburbs. town of Geneva, Illinois, a West Kemper uses van Gogh Fossil Ryan McEvoy, owner of What’s things down in a simple manner “[She] is able to take some of that Chicago suburb that boasts a bevy Paints, a professional furni- Your Consignment, said the part- that everybody can understand,” culture and bring it home locally, of antique stores and boutiques. ture paint collection created by nership with Kemper has been McEvoy said. where people have more access Kemper—a DIY artist whose Kathy van Gogh—a descendant mutually beneficial. Over the years, Kemper has cre- to it,” Wacker said of her mother. choice of media includes sewing, of world-famous 19th century McEvoy said upcycled vintage ated a fan base who keep returning knitting and painting—recycles painter Vincent van Gogh. Kemper pieces have become more popular to her classes. Kemper’s daughter, [email protected]

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APRIL 4, 2016 THE CHRONICLE 19 Illinois budget impasse Higher education caught in the crossfire “I am running out of financial aid; has been struggling to stay afloat be- Written by McKayla Braid and Zoë Eitel I do have a scholarship, but as of now, cause of a change in their investment [it] will only be able to be used at Chi- ratings. Bond ratings influence how peo- Design by Sarah Impola cago State,” Griffin said. “I have one ple invest their money. year left, so there’s no school I will be Eastern—as well as Northeastern Il- arren Martin knew he wanted to Some public colleges receive more able to transfer to that will accept all of linois University in Chicago and North- attend school at Chicago State than 30 percent of their funding from my credits. I may not have to start com- ern Illinois University in DeKalb—was DUniversity because it was the the state, forcing them to have to make pletely over, but I will have to [do some rated by Moody’s Investor Service, a place he spent his summers at 13 years drastic cuts—like mass faculty and staff things] over, and I honestly don’t have financial consultant company, as fi- old. Martin came from a single-parent layoffs—to remain operational and con- the money or resources to do that.” nancial investments barely better than home and, to keep him away from the vi- tinue educating students. Griffin said she chose Chicago State “junk bonds.” olence and gangs that plague Chicago’s At Columbia, the administration de- because it would allow her to get an ed- “The downgrade is driven by [East- South Side, his mother enrolled him in cided in February to provide students ucation, be involved, work and “still be ern’s] increasing vulnerability to the the affordable summer programs offered with the balance of their MAP grants a great mother” to her young daughter. ongoing state budget impasse given by the school. Now, Martin is in his senior for the 2015–2016 academic year but an- Martin told The Chronicle some its thin liquidity, declining enrollment year at the university and set to graduate nounced April 4 the school would not students live out of their cars on cam- and high reliance on state funding,” in the spring as an early childhood educa- fund future grants. Students from col- pus because the campus is the safest Moody’s said in a Feb. 24 statement on tion major, if his school is still open then. leges across the state remain worried place for them to be. People who can’t Eastern’s downgrading. “The ratings “[CSU] pretty much saved me from about continuing their education in the afford rent still come to school, though incorporate the expectation that [East- being in a life of crime and being in- Fall and earning their diplomas. they are homeless, he added. ern] will take the necessary actions to volved in a life of poverty,” Martin said. “Now where do they go?” Martin asked. cut expenses and manage cash flow to However, CSU and other state col- Collapsing under FInancial weight meet all obligations.” leges are now struggling to survive Illi- Located on the far South Side of Chi- The future is “a big question mark” Ahmad called the future of educa- nois’ unique budget problems. cago, Chicago State University has had The heart of the economy of Charles- tion at Eastern “a big question mark” Illinois has operated without a budget a history of providing admittance and ton, Illinois, was once Eastern Illinois for students because if the impasse per- since July 2015. Gov. Bruce Rauner and education to students with low-income University, but with the funding prob- sists, the university will need to make the Illinois Senate, led by Speaker Mike backgrounds thanks to lower tuition. lems and cuts at the college, the town more cuts. Eastern already implement- Madigan, are at odds over the extreme Because of such policies, the school has can expect to see much less traffic at its ed layoffs of 177 civil service employees cuts Rauner claims are necessary to re- been drastically affected by the current businesses and restaurants. March 11 and mandated furlough days— duce the state’s debt. The General As- budget stalemate. “[The current state budget prob- required unpaid time off for faculty and sembly refuses to pass Rauner’s budget, On Feb. 26, CSU sent layoff notices lems] make me want to go back to staff—that began the same month. instead passing bills calling for emergen- to all 900 of its employees, warning of freshman year, so I can actually appre- “A lot of times, even if we don’t have cy funding in areas such as social ser- a possible closure. The school lacks fi- ciate all the things my school did offer classes, we bombard our professors in vices. Rauner has relented on some cuts nancial reserves to cushion its losses, that are now being taken away,” said their offices,” Ahmad said. “[With the but refuses to fund state education. unlike other schools that have found the Shirmeen Ahmad, student body presi- furlough days], we won’t be able to Universities must now make cuts and money elsewhere. dent at Eastern. have that at our fingertips anymore, tap into reserve funds to stay operation- Beyond the layoff notices, Chicago Eastern’s cuts have caused many to be able to go to them whenever we al and, in some cases, advance students State canceled its spring break to end programs at the school to be canceled need it.” their intended Monetary Award Program the semester early. or shrunk including a reduction of the Though Eastern students may be un- grants the state has withheld from them. Some students have hope for the fu- hours that the “Panther Shuttle” bus sure about their future, Eastern’s presi- According to the Illinois Student As- ture of their school, but mostly because runs. The library resources were reduced dent David Glassman said in a March sistance Commission, nearly 130,000 stu- they have no other choice. Paris Griffin, to one desk for the whole student body, 23 email that the school will work to dents statewide received MAP grants for president of Chicago State’s Student according to Ahmad. keep its doors open to students. the 2014–2015 academic year. Those tens Government Association, said she Eastern, along with “As the budget delay continues, of thousands are going without that mon- is anxious about what the school other Illinois colleges, Eastern will continue to develop con- ey this academic year, which for some may will look like next semester, but be crucial to continuing their education. she has faith it will remain open. 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Chicago state university 20 THE CHRONICLE APRIL 4, 2016 FEATURE tingencies to keep operations moving “Students are less interested in joining Paying the price just to finish up my collegiate career,” forward with no interruption in its aca- student organizations; they’re more fo- Illinois Institute of Technology is a pri- Martin said. demic programs,” Glassman said. cused on working now,” Vanarsdale said. vate Chicago college that caters to inter- Most Illinois public schools hope to national students. Half of its enrollment receive restitution from the state to cover Funding future MAP grants Preparing for the future comes from 100 other countries. their advance of MAP grants, but no one Women make up more than two- With its main campus spread across While many private institutions have is sure when a budget will be enacted. thirds of the student body at Governors 64 acres on Chicago’s Northwest Side, substantial endowments to make up for But those expecting full restoration State University, another public college. Northeastern Illinois University has an the loss of state financial aid to students, of their budgets are likely to be disap- It offers “the most affordable university enrollment of 10,000 students, almost some schools, like IIT, have only have been pointed, according to Dick Simpson, undergraduate tuition rate in the state,” 60 percent of them minority. able to fund MAP grants for one semester. professor of political science at the Uni- according to the school’s website. Like Eastern, Northeastern enacted IIT originally provided its students versity of Illinois at Chicago. In addition to cuts, layoffs and fur- mandatory furlough days March 14 for with the amount of their Fall 2015 MAP The state income tax rate was cut lough days, some schools, like Governors all administrative and professional em- grant balance, but on March 23 informed back this year from 5 percent to 3.5 State, are doling out funds to students in ployees to compensate for the loss of them they would be required to pay back percent, creating a $5 million funding lieu of MAP grants, which may reduce tu- operating funds. the amount disbursed to their accounts. gap that may not be filled if and when ition by as much as $4,968 per year. Northeastern’s Director of Public A letter to the institution’s students a budget is finally passed. The state is Governors State, located in south Relations Mike Hines said once nego- from the Vice President of Enrollment still spending that much money as if it suburban University Park, has not only tiations have ended with the remaining Michael Gosz stated that students’ ac- will be available, which is not assured, decided to advance MAP grant funds bargaining units, the furlough program counts will have a hold placed on them Simpson said. for the upcoming 2016–2017 fiscal year will affect 1,000 full-time employees until they can repay the amount either “If all that money gets spent, it’s in full or through a loan that will accrue conceivable that there wouldn’t be any interest starting Sept. 1. money for MAP grants, even if we had It’d be a real derogation if this [budget im- The problem with funding MAP a budget [in the future],” Simpson said. passe] were to go on another year. It would grants and then demanding they be re- The funding cuts are expected to have paid is that students who receive grants lasting effects on higher education. set university education back 50 years. are ones who have a low income and can- “The budget impasse will have a not pay their full tuition to begin with, long-term effect on higher education — Dick Simpson said senior IIT student James Jerger. throughout Illinois as the public has “They’re asking people who are liv- become skeptical of the state’s commit- but has also frozen tuition, despite the and save the college $225,000–$250,000 ing paycheck to paycheck to pay back ment to higher education and the securi- lack of budget for this current year. per week. this money,” Jerger said. “Like a lot of ty in knowing students in Illinois public “We do this for educational purpos- “[The program and cuts] will carry us people, I didn’t have a choice. I took colleges and universities will receive a es, so students can enroll without deep all the way to the middle of September, [IIT’s] loan because, in my case, it was world class education,” Glassman said. financial fears,” said Keisha Dyson, direc- which is when our tuition comes in for for $2,360, [and] I don’t exactly have that For example, some students may to tor of marketing and communications at fall semester, and then we’ll have that kind of money off hand.” pursue their options in other states, and Governors State. “Without state support, financial boost,” Hines said. some teachers may as well, looking for GSU has tapped its operating reserves One of the bargaining units that has Higher education set back decades more secure jobs. Many faculty members set aside for physical plant repair, main- yet to conclude negotiations is the Uni- As a senior, it is natural that Martin may realize if funding is reduced, they tenance projects and emergency use.” versity Professionals of Illinois, which would be stressed about his impending would be less likely to receive raises or Dyson said the school has also en- represents teachers, so Hines said the graduation. He has to find a job and pay research grants, Simpson said. Students acted a freeze on travel and hiring, and cuts and furlough days have yet to affect school debt he owes. But along with find- could find a school out of state where placed a hold on two major projects, them, but students are losing resources ing ways to substitute his MAP grant, they would surely be awarded better including the cafeteria renovation and in other areas. working two jobs, taking care of his moth- scholarships or grants, he added. the purchase of a document imaging “When you talk about the furlough er and keeping up with class work, Martin “It’d be a real derogation if this system, she added. days, right now, it’s affecting staff, and also must worry about what his school’s [budget impasse] were to go on anoth- Mychael Vanarsdale, president of the so that means some student services closure would mean for his diploma. er year,” Simpson said. “It’d Student Senate at Governors State, said have fewer man hours to serve students,” “I would have to uproot my set university education he has not recently seen a decline in the Hines said. “You’re talking life, move to back 50 years.” quality of GSU’s education but has no- about departments like a whole dif- ticed a change in “student life.” He said financial aid or health ferent part of [email protected] though there is no immediate financial and counseling—things the country [email protected] impact on students because of the like that.” state budget problems, stu- dents seem worried university about the future. 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WHAT FASHION ERA WOULD CHECK OUT YOU WANT TO LIVE IN? » PHOTOS MARIA CARDONA/CHRONICLE me Simone Grogan Elisabeth Flenniken sophomore business & sophomore photography major entrepreneurship major

“Probably the ‘60s be- cause I love the dresses “The ‘90s because it the women used to wear Davis Blackwell is super versatile. It with the big skirts and senior creative writing major was when I was born, the bell sleeves. I really but I didn’t get to ex- “Right now because I like those dresses.” perience it all, so I’m feel like it’s an amal- going to experience gamation of a lot of it now.” different styles and eras going on. I feel like it’s the best time.”

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“Sanders” began in 1992. “Hill aired on HBO before a lot of peo- Sopranos,” told New York Times Street Blues” and “St. Elsewhere,” ple knew what HBO was, and it writer Julie Salomon in 2002: How Garry Shandling in particular, started to delve into helped make the pay-cable chan- Noting that “Larry Sanders” was more sophisticated stories and nel a destination for audiences and the last series he watched regularly, broke the TV formula more nuanced lead characters in for would-be TV auteurs, people Chase said, “That show inspired comic takedown of Hollywood the latter half of the 1980s. who wanted to do more with the me to want to do something really culture through the vehicle of But even the best TV comedies medium than churn out 26 not- good for television.” Shandling’s title character, a pretty much followed the formula. half-bad network episodes a year. Without Shandling’s Larry preening, insecure late-night TV Not “Larry Sanders.” It didn’t “It shows that allowing an artist Sanders, it’s reasonable to ask host. It would not look out of place have a laugh track. It didn’t have the creative freedom to do what whether we would have the in today’s landscape of dark com- the moments that Ball and his ilk they want can create good work,” comedian Bob Odenkirk being edy, self-examination and serial could capture with an obscenity. Shandling said, when I asked him so brilliant today in “Better Call storytelling that takes viewers “Perfectly seasoned, unassail- for the 1998 piece what the legacy Saul,” and whether we would have on a ride with complex characters. ably adult, brooding, base and of his series would be. “Better Call Saul” at all. Odenkirk But Shandling, who died March piercingly funny, it is as good as He was being matter of fact, was part of the great “Sanders” 24 of a reported heart attack at everybody says it is, perhaps even even a little modest, but what an cast that included Jeffrey Tambor, age 66, began “Sanders” back in better,” I wrote of “Sanders” in impact that demonstration has Rip Torn and Janeane Garofalo. the dark ages of TV, a time when 1998, as its final season began. “It had. Pay-cable executives went It’s telling, and a testament to » LAWRENCE K. HO/TNS things meant to be funny were doesn’t elicit laughs, it wrenches on to green-light shows like “The Shandling’s achievement, that the Legendary comedian and actor Garry punctuated by laugh tracks and them from you in the harsh rec- Sopranos” and “The Wire” and to majority of series people count as Shandling died on March 24. always ended neatly, with a sum- ognition of characters—primarily stick with them even when they examples of TV’s new golden age »STEVE JOHNSON mary of lessons learned. [Shandling’s] cunningly neurotic did not immediately find an audi- are dramas, demonstrating again TNS NEWS WIRE The writer Alan Ball, of “Six talk-show host, his astonishingly ence. Basic cable channels got wise, the theatrical maxim about dying Feet Under”­—but before that of uncomplicated on-air sidekick, too (“Breaking Bad,” to cite just being easy. IT IS NOT too much of a stretch to mediocre network sitcoms—told and his consigliere of a producer— one instance), and now Amazon “Larry Sanders” showed what say that Garry Shandling invent- me once that he and fellow sitcom behaving true to themselves and and Netflix are placing their bets television could be, and it blazed ed modern television. writers described this last-act to human nature.” on creator-driven television. that trail through the hard thick- “The Larry Sanders Show” was convention as “Moment of S--t.” As important to its place in But do not take my word for ets of comedy. his masterpiece—indeed, one of Yes, groundbreaking dramas television history as its content “Sanders’’” influence. Listen to TV’s masterpieces—a blistering had been on network TV before was its locale. “Larry Sanders” what David Chase, creator of “The [email protected]

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Children enjoy the exhibit at the Peggy Notebaert Museum, 2430 N. Cannon Drive, [email protected] called “Weather to Climate: Our Changing World,” which opened on April 2. Young adults and college stu- CLIMATE, FROM PAGE 18 dents, especially, need to be aware » Courtesy KELSEY RILEY “90 percent of the world’s fresh of ways to combat climate change, Members of Donda’s House have partnered with Virgin Hotels, located at 203 N. Wabash Ave., and will use the hotel’s space for their art project events. water is in the [Greenlandic] and said Michelle Yates, an assistant Antarctic ice caps, and if they start professor in the Humanities, DONDA, FROM PAGE 17 “Our students in our program are to melt—which they are [doing]— History & Social Sciences aspiring to be creative directors, that will start raising the water Department. Yates teaches Riley said students at the photo fashion stylists, art directors or level a lot more,” Dolak said. “Nature and Environmentalism shoot will take charge but have media moguls,” Riley said. “This Dolak, who is a former envi- in U.S. Culture” and said climate the benefit of professional supervi- [event] is huge for them to see that ronmental scientist at Argonne change is an issue the younger sion. Students interested in media a brand with such a global reach as National Laboratory, which generation needs to face. will be behind the camera guiding Virgin Hotels Chicago is willing focuses on finding clean energy “We can combat climate change sound students who will be the to provide resources and access and environmental solutions, said by participating in collective models, while the students who to Donda’s House.” these trends pose huge threats action like the People’s Climate The exhibit’s interactive features are interested in fashion will style to younger generations and will March in 2014,” Yates said. explain methods to combat climate the models. [email protected] result in drastic lifestyle changes. She said collective action has change that are attractive to adults. DELILAH’S 2771 N. Lincoln * (773) 472-2771 1108Mei’s S. Michigan AveKitchenWine and Cafe All college students and staff get 10% off all day everyday Hours Monday–Friday PUNK ROCK 7a.m.–11a.m. Breakfast 11a.m.–2p.m. Lunch* 5p.m.-8:30p.m. Dinner MONDAYS

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» ETHAN STOCKING-ANDERSON » MARIA CARDONA » G-JUN YAM video & blog OPERATIONS COORDINATOR PHOTO EDITOR PHOTO EDITOR reviews Pearl of the Adriatic, Dubrovnik: Check your gate number: “Top Gear UK” before Jeremy Clarkson got fired: The picturesque Croatian shoreline— First thing to do is check your gate num- used for filming “Game of Thrones”— ber for your connecting flight; that way “Top Gear UK” was made up with fast offers a mix of rocky cliffs and sandy you can begin to walk with ease to the cars and three hilarious hosts: Clark- beaches. Despite its sieges during the next gate and not sprint to the other end son, a 6’ 5” ape; Richard Hammond, a Yugoslav Wars, this city is still one of the of the airport with your skirt riding up human-sized hamster; James May aka Video: “Jennifer best-preserved in the world. from your heavy backpack. Don’t be sur- “Captain Slow”; and one mysterious Lopez Carpool prised when a woman who cares about racing driver called Stig. The show al- Pearl of the West, Guadalajara: your embarrassment says, “Sweetie, you’ve ways gave big laughs. Karaoke” got to fix yourself.” Considered the cultural center of West- “Game of Thrones”: J-Lo joins James Corden in an ern Mexico, the city and its old architec- Fat food—I mean fast food: exclusive web version of carpool tural marvels crown its historical center, Based on George R.R. Martin’s best- karaoke. J-Lo and Corden sang including Hospicio Cabañas. This fea- Indulge in Starbucks, ridiculously over- selling book series, “A Song of Ice and their hearts out to several of J-Lo’s tures the dark “Man of Fire” allegory by priced burgers and candy. The airport Fire,” this show has strong characters most popular music tracks while muralist José Clemente Orozco. It looks has all sorts of yummy, high-priced that quickly die off. The series is real- cruising the streets of Los Angeles. badass, even if it is a bit of a bummer to goodies at your fingertips. Walk around istic, Machiavellian and absolutely un- J Lo dishes about her past relation- have on display at a hospital. and see the food begin to stare you down predictable, which makes it exciting to ships and, near the end of their ride, until you get an apple juice with a cookie watch and debate with peers. Corden manages to swipe J-Lo’s Pearl of the Aegean, Izmir: for a pricey $8.96. phone and send a hilarious prank “Sherlock”: The ancient Greek city of Smyrna is now text message to Leonardo DiCaprio. Explore: in present-day Turkey. Notable land- Benedict Cumberbatch as Sherlock marks include the Konak Square, the Kor- If you have a 10+ hour layover, go explore Holmes and Martin Freeman as Dr. donboyu coastal walk and the Asansör el- wherever you are at! I’ve been to Istanbul John Watson are brilliant actors with evator that provides amazing views. for 12 hours from a layover. It’s another great chemistry. New seasons only stamp on my passport and another ex- happen every two years, which is a long Pearl of the Orient, Penang: cuse to travel internationally. wait for any fan, making it exciting whenever a new one comes up. I assume there’s fierce competition among Sleep: Asian tourism boards over who gets to be “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver”: Blog: The Salt called a pearl. Considered the food capital There is no shame in sleeping at your of Malaysia, Penang gets my vote for being gate. Take up a whole row of seats, lay Oliver has brought global awareness to NPR’s The Salt serves up a collec- a cultural melting pot with diverse and your carry-on backpack out and close topics such as FIFA’s corruption crisis tion of food-related stories and delicious cuisine. your eyes ‘til the plane is about to leave. and the insanity of Donald Trump and posts that will let you know all you It’s heaven and everyone does it! his proposed wall. Sensible yet sarcas- ever wanted about baked Alaska, tic, Oliver never fails to produce good bubble tea, Rick Bayless and a Pearl of the Black Sea, Odessa: Duty-free shopping: comedy with actual news. whole lot more. Winner of a 2012 The Ukranian seaport has a beautiful James Beard award for “group food combination of multi-era architecture. Taxes in airports don’t exist so take ad- “Dragon Ball” Series: blog,” The Salt continues to provide The host of an international film festi- vantage of duty-free stores. Forgot to daily stories on a variety of food-re- val, Odessa aspires to be the Cannes of get presents? It’s OK, there will be a This is my favorite anime series of all lated topics. And besides, it enables Eastern Europe. It fits; “Battleship Po- shop with thousands of souvenirs to get time. It is my childhood; it is my adoles- you to feel smug about reading NPR temkin,” one of history’s most influential friends and family. It’s the best way to cence; the new release of “Dragon Ball all the while! films, was shot here. spend your last bit of yen, pesos or euros. Super” makes it my young adulthood.

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“WolfQuest” was released March 25 The Chicago Bulls’ track record this Singers Bosco and Speakerfoxxx are Isn’t it great when your roommate on Steam, the primary digital distri- season has been nothing to brag about; here to let the world know that the girls has friends over, and they loiter out- bution platform for PC games. The however, the team showed some resil- are in the yard and here to stay. The dy- side your thin bedroom door? Maybe game answers the question we all hold ience with its 98-96 win on March 29 namic duo, which recently performed if they were stargazing in silence, but in our hearts: What’s it like to live as a against its Eastern Conference rivals at South by Southwest, released its first that is often not the case. On a week- wolf? The game, partially developed by the Indiana Pacers. The Bulls won the track, “Beemer,” which addresses all of night, noisy roommates are the worst, the Minnesota Zoo, captures the wolf close game with a great scoring perfor- their naysayers. If you are ever looking especially if you have a hectic school experience but, unfortunately, can be mance by Nikola Mirotic, capped off by for a cocky, boss beat to get dressed to and work schedule. Just because you onerous to navigate because the menu a clutch jumper with three seconds left before a night of weekend shenanigans, can spell respect doesn’t mean you and controls are clunky. by Jimmy Butler. this is for you. know what it means.

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Fashion fanatics may fall head over Warner Brothers UK released the trail- Beautiful Lies is a taste of what the Have you ever woken up and thought heels for an app called “Stylebook.” er for the upcoming film, “Me Before British 19-year-old artist will be capa- to yourself, “Man, what I would do for The app organizes your wardrobe and You,” based on the novel by Jojo Moyes, ble of in the future. The 14-track album a nice everything bagel with a schmear can help you put together day, work, on March 28. I read the book last sum- shows evolution and a maturing sound and some lox.” This is nearly my daily evening and formal looks. The app also mer, and while I’m typically skeptical of in both her voice and tracks. Pop ele- routine. What’s better than starting lets you save photos for style inspira- movie adaptations, watching this trail- ments are combined with her classic your day with a toasted everything ba- tion, shop for outfits and keep track of er left me cautiously optimistic. Lou acoustic sound. All of the tracks have a gel, a schmear of cream cheese, a little when you last wore an item. The only (Emilia Clarke) and Will (Sam Claflin) cinematic quality; I can easily imagine bit of smoked salmon lox, and—why downfall is that it can be time-con- seem to be accurately portrayed, but many of these songs being tracks on a not—some capers and onion? Sure, it’s suming, considering you have to take a I can’t make final judgments until the television episode or movie geared to- no High Ridge Bagel, but Chicago’s got photo of every piece in your wardrobe. film hits the big screen June 3. ward younger generations. some pretty tasty bagels.

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editorial and expulsions, according to a March options for sexuality or gender are 27 article by The Washington Post. offered. The number of sexual identi- Surveying students about their gender ties is still a point of contention in the identity and sexual orientation could eyes of many, and some argue there violate privacy, contain triggering mate- are infinite ways to define sexuality. rial and define sexuality narrowly. The binary of gay and straight—or “Coming out” is an important part of even including a third option of Survey of students’ sexuality the LGBT experience. Wanting to be bisexual—does not fit the reality of open about sexuality is an individual many people’s sexuality and how disregards LGBT experience decision. But being “outed” by a sur- they choose to define themselves. vey, no matter how well-intentioned, Perhaps in the future, with more n a misguided attempt to protect Surveys have been conducted regarding is disrespectful to those involved education and acceptance, data could be LGBT youth from discrimination, sexuality of adults and some localized and their emotional processes. collected to help the LGBT community Iresearchers with Indiana Univer- surveys of youth through organizations People can address their sexualities address issues. At this point, the risks sity’s Equity Project are proposing like the Centers for Disease Control and when they are ready and have come to involved in collecting the necessary data that the U.S. government collect data Prevention and Youth Risk Behavior terms with them on their own. A survey are too high to bring any real benefit. in schools about students’ sexuality. Surveys, but implementing a survey like this disregards that process and may The reality of negative experiences Accurate data collection has been a through the Department of Education for be triggering or forcing youth to make in school for many LGBT youth is valuable tool for groups marginalized youth on a national level brings uneasi- declarations they are not ready to make. already known, regardless of any by disability, race or ethnicity. It has ness for LGBT youth, and rightfully so. Many schools in the U.S. do not offer survey data proof. Instead of creating helped prove that the number of stu- The Equity Project compares sex- much education addressing LGBT-related this survey, interpreting the data and dents who face harassment from peers uality to distinguishing features like matters. Learning about sexualities can then attempting to use it to create and retribution from their academic race, ethnicity and disability. But unlike help many people define their own. How change, resources should be dedicated institution is disproportionate, based on the latter three, a person’s sexuality is can schools expect students to understand to promoting legislation for protection their distinguishing characteristics. not immutable. It can be discovered and define their sexuality for a survey if of LGBT students, forming safe spaces While LGBT youth do face these slowly or even evolve as time goes on. that education is not provided to them? and creating educational opportuni- issues—which need to be addressed—a Existing evidence substantiates If this survey were conducted in ties for youth to foster a more under- survey like what the Equity Project that LGBT youth face increased rates schools nationwide, decisions would standing and accepting community proposes may not be the solution. of bullying, harassment, suspensions need to be made about how many for LGBT-identifying young people.

editorial Johnson to be on the next list so he of DeKalb County in Georgia, has an can receive the permanent position. extensive track record of advocacy Emanuel’s opinion trumps Some Chicagoans are skeptical of including testifying before Congress Emanuel’s choice and the selection pro- on issues regarding police and com- all in choosing new ‘top cop’ cess. There is already distrust of Emanuel munities. However, Alexander publicly with any decision he makes, so this criticized Chicago and Emanuel in he next superintendent of the Illinois, according to the Tribune. decision faces more scrutiny than usual. a Dec. 15, 2015 CNN editorial. Chicago Police Department was Johnson has expressed his commitment A group of citizens frustrated with the A March 26 Chicago Sun-Times story Tset to be named by Mayor Rahm to working with community members process by which Johnson got the job pro- suggests Alexander might have ruined his Emanuel and confirmed by the City Coun- and advocates and understands the tested his first days in office, as reported chances by telling a reporter in Atlanta cil soon after the Police Board’s recom- current climate of the department, March 29 by Chicagoland Television. he thought he had the job. Another factor mendations were made public March 17. according to the Tribune article. With abuses of power, like the delayed cited for not choosing Alexander was However, in a sadly unsurprising move, The mayor is required by law to release of the footage of the shooting pressure from black and Latino aldermen, Emanuel decided those candidates were pick from the recommendations of Laquan McDonald, the CPD and according to a March 28 Tribune story. not up to par and appointed his own choice, for superintendent from the Police Emanuel face trying to regain the trust By choosing Johnson rather than one Eddie Johnson, as interim superintendent. Board, which consists of citizens that of the community and the process of this of the board’s recommendations, it would Johnson, who has worked for CPD for 27 he also appoints, but he can appoint appointment suggests that Emanuel still seem that Emanuel has no respect for any years, was recently promoted to chief of someone on an interim basis. just wants to do what he thinks is best. opinions other than his own. However, patrol and cited his support for previous Emanuel’s actions make the board’s An inside pick with connections his true motivations are hard to know. interim superintendent, John Escalante, recommendations seem irrelevant. He to the black community could help Johnson could end up doing valu- as the reason he did not apply, according should not be allowed to disregard other’s rebuild lost trust in CPD. However, the able work as superintendent, but to a March 28 Chicago Tribune article. opinions on such a crucial decision. board recommended two people from Emanuel’s ability to buck the system Johnson has reportedly received Johnson will hold the position outside the department and Illinois. is troubling. If Emanuel truly wants support from the black and Latino until the board decides on a new One of them, Cedric Alexander, to regain the public’s trust, he cannot caucuses in City Council and support short list. By promoting Johnson, was unquestionably the front-run- continue to show such a blatant disre- from anti-violence group CeaseFire Emanuel is basically advocating for ner. Alexander, public safety director gard for the governmental process.

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controversial bill signed into in enabling LGBT discrimination and These bills should be opposed at the law March 23 by Republican an ever-present transphobic culture state level but federal legislation is needed A North Carolina Gov. Pat McCro- through legislation. Bills like this one to stop states from creating such barriers. ry has banned transgender residents have been proposed—and in some The Equality Act, H.R. 3185 and S. 1858, from using public facilities such as cases passed—in several other states. would amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964 bathrooms and locker rooms in accor- But while states including Arkansas to include the LGBT community among dance with their gender identity rather and Tennessee have passed similar the groups that have federal redress for than their assigned sex at birth. bills, others have not. South Dakota’s discrimination in employment, housing, While under legislative delibera- governor, Dennis Daugaard, vetoed such education, federal funding, credit, pub- tion, the Public Facilities Privacy & a bill in March, and Georgia’s governor, lic accommodations and jury service, Security Act was criticized by several Nathan Deal, also vetoed one after major according to the Human Rights Campaign organizations, including the American backlash, proving that passing these website. The bills currently have support commentary Civil Liberties Union, which has bills causes unneeded animosity for from several major businesses—ranging filed a lawsuit arguing the new law is states that legislate to discriminate. from Abercrombie & Fitch to Target—­as unconstitutional because it discrim- More than three dozen laws in 16 states well as from President Barack Obama,but Transphobic inates on the basis of sex, according have been introduced this year, according have received little consideration since to a March 28 ACLU press release. to a March 1 article by The Advocate. they were introduced in July 2015. state laws must In a March 25 statement, McCrory’s Illinois has House Bill 4474 currently in Even passage of a federal law is a distant press secretary, Graham Wilson, accused the Human Services Committee, accord- possibility without a change of heart from be addressed the press of inaccurately reporting on the ing to a March 28 Chicagoist article. Congress, national advocacy—whether law and inflaming the public. McCrory Illinois’ bill is not only drawing criti- through rhetoric from candidates like nationally also took to Twitter to defend it. cism from local LGBT advocacy groups Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders or from » megan bennett “I signed bipartisan legislation to stop but also mental health groups, due to the average citizens and organizations—needs ASSOCIATE EDITOR the breach of basic privacy and etiquette, frequency at which transgender people to be at the forefront to expose the injustice ensure privacy in bathrooms and locker are harassed, according to Michael Ziri, of laws like these all over the country. rooms,” McCrory tweeted March 23. director of public policy for Equality North Carolina, sadly, is not alone Illinois, an LGBT advocacy group. [email protected]

student poll “I’m literally just about to do that. I “I haven’t because my adviser is not wanted to talk to my adviser and see helpful. I have done it without her Have you seen what [insight] they can give to me.” three of the last semesters.” melissa rivera your adviser about matt hatleberg junior photography major alexandra cuzzo sophomore cinema art “I met with my adviser. I was kind of junior creative writing major registering for the Fall +science major confused about a few things, but she 2016 Semester? cleared things up for me.”

espite the fanfare leading up the best ways to communicate and VR the peripherals is the associated cost to the March 28 launch of the could be a more efficient alternative. of purchasing a computer capable of DOculus Rift virtual reality If that is what Luckey views as the effectively running the software. The system, VR fever has not yet reached a future of the technology and the best way cheapest recommended prebuilt PC boiling point. The current VR technol- for it to be more readily accepted by con- for Oculus, for instance, costs $1,199. ogy’s lack of features and functionality sumers, the current Oculus Rift is a far Skimping on the processing power guarantee that only enthusiasts are cry from his goal. Without improved func- associated with these luxury computers likely to adopt the fledgling technology. tionality, the Oculus Rift is unlikely to will likely result in a display with a low Despite the hype about a potential reach this potential. It will be stuck being frame rate—the frequency at which broad range of personal and business a novelty item or a state-of-the-art toy. images on the screen refresh—which applications, since its inception, VR has Unfortunately, the Oculus Rift fails has been associated with nausea. focused on entertainment. The design of even in that respect. A 2015 Wired Virtual reality technology has great commentary the Oculus Rift, the HTC Vive, launch- article said motion sickness was espe- potential both as a tool and innovative ing April 5, and the PlayStation VR, set cially prevalent when using 360-degree form of entertainment, but without to launch in October 2016, favors video video, as the medium is “inherently sufficient innovation from both the man- Virtual reality games more than video conferencing. limited.” Even something as small as the ufacturers and program developers, it will Nevertheless, Palmer Luckey, founder slight movements made when turning not find a home outside of enthusiasts. only semi-real of Oculus VR and creator of the Oculus your head are missing in 360-degree While it may be a long time before we Rift, said in a March 28 NPR inter- video, and there is no way for the cam- are truly living in a VR world, it would » grady flanary view that one of VR’s potentials is the eras to solve this problem at present. be best to keep a watchful eye on VR. COPY EDITOR ability to help users communicate There is also the issue of cost. The Regardless of whether the technology face-to-face in a virtual environment. Oculus Rift is currently priced at $599, fulfills all it promises and more, it will Luckey said despite the convenience and the HTC Vive and PlayStation be interesting to see where it goes. provided by media such as email, VR will be sold for $799 and $399, Facebook and Twitter, they are not respectively. Along with to the cost of [email protected]

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INCLEMENT WEATHER DID not stop the Chica- go Teachers Union and supporters from Protestors:Protestors: ItIt maymay bebe AprilApril 1,1, taking to the streets April 1 to bring atten- tion to cuts in Chicago public education. Hundreds of CTU members and allies butbut educationeducation isis nono jokejoke gathered at the James R. Thompson Center, 100 W. Randolph St., to demand increased funding for Chicago Public Schools. The protesters marched down the middle of Randolph, chanting and holding a variety of signs like “If you can read this, thank a teacher” and “It may be April 1, but educa- tion is no joke.” “While it’s unfortunate that CTU lead- ership is pushing an illegal strike, CPS is committed to providing all of our students with safe environments that will keep them fed and engaged,” said CPS CEO Forrest Claypool in a March 29 press release. CPS designated contingency meeting sites for students on April 1, which, accord- ing to the press release, were offered in case parents could not keep their children at home during the strike. Emily Quinlan, an elementary school teacher at Goethe Elementary School, » MARIA CARDONA/CHRONICLE 2236 N. Rockwell St., said she attended the protest because she wanted to stand up for the rights of her students after her school’s operating budget had been cut. “We are running on a bare-bones system. We don’t have any extra support for our kids,” Quinlan said. “It lays all of that work on the teacher; the teacher becomes the social worker, the nurse, the therapist, the mom and the teacher.” She said all she wants is for teachers to be able to give the students the education they require to succeed. “[This is so students] can get the education that they need and live the life they should have,” Quinlan said. Alisa Mirkin, a special education teacher at Patrick Henry Elementary School, 4250 St. Louis Ave., attended the protest to bring to light that, despite its attempts to cut costs, the school’s discretionary budget had been eliminated. Mirkin also mentioned that her spe- cial education class had 20 students, and because of the large number of students they are getting “a decreased quality of service.”

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such as the last seven years in On display are artifacts from The exhibit’s popularity in ‘Lincoln’s Undying Words’ shows this country,” Cornelius said. Lincoln’s life, such as the pres- Springfield convinced Johnson to “Everyone changes their views in ident’s family carriage, which bring it to Chicago, Mahoney said. former president’s evolution a seven- year period. He’s human; Mahoney said was acquired by Naheige Lewis, a sophomore he’s not a divine figure that we sort the Chicago History Museum in radio and creative writing double » GRETCHEN STERBA day voice actors, include short of treat as [the] perfect leader of 1920. Lincoln’s deathbed, materi- major, said he researched Lincoln ARTS & CULTURE REPORTER narratives providing historical all time.” als related to the war and portraits and thinks the most important background on the events. The project was initiated of the former president are also political work he did in the last CHICAGO HISTORY FANS and Lin- “Lincoln’s Undying Words” by Gary Johnson, president of included in the exhibit. seven years of his life was the coln lovers can learn about the stands out from other exhibits, the Chicago History Museum, Before the exhibit came to Emancipation Proclamation, final years of President Abraham books and movies on the former whose goal in this exhibit was the Chicago History Museum, it which freed U.S. slaves. Lincoln’s life through speech- president by focusing on how his to commemorate the 10th was on display at the presiden- Lewis said he is interested in es and artifacts on display in views of slavery evolved over the anniversary of the Abraham tial library in Springfield from attending the exhibit and thinks the Chicago History Museum’s last seven years of his life, said Lincoln Presidential Library November 2014 to February 2016, Lincoln is as relevant today as latest exhibit, “Lincoln’s Undying Olivia Mahoney, senior curator and Museum. according to Cornelius. ever because of his contribution Words,” opening April 9. at the Chicago History Museum. The Springfield exhibit held to racial equality. He suggests this The exhibit will highlight the “He was changed in many pow- about three-quarters original exhibit will do much to educate last seven years of Lincoln’s life, erful ways and started to move the items from the Lincoln Museum’s people about Lincoln. focusing on five of the Illinois country in a whole new direction,” collection and one-quarter “People appreciate President native’s speeches from 1858–1865. Mahoney said. items from the Chicago History Lincoln because he was someone The speeches on display begin James Cornelius, curator of the Museum’s holdings, Cornelius everyone could relate to,” Lewis with “A House Divided” in 1858, Lincoln Collection at the Abraham also added. said. “He had a presence, and his followed by his first inaugural Lincoln Presidential Library and Mahoney said she added only presidency didn’t make him any speech in 1861, his “Gettysburg Museum in Springfield, worked one new piece to the exhibit in less of the person he was when Address” in 1863, his second on the exhibit with Mahoney. comparison to Springfield’s— he came into office. That holds a inaugural speech in 1865 and Cornelius said he believes the Lincoln’s note to William H. lot of weight to people even since » Courtesy EMILY OSBORNE his speech discussing Civil War exhibit examines Lincoln’s life in Seward, secretary of state, which 1865 when he died; people are still reconstruction in 1865. a whole new way. Several artifacts on display at the Chicago instructed him to affix the great looking to him for guidance.” The audiotapes of Lincoln’s “Seven years is a long time in History Museum can be seen at the Abraham seal of the United States to the speeches, recorded by modern politics when you’re in a crisis, Lincoln exhibit opening April 9. Emancipation Proclamation. [email protected]

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» MCKAYLA BRAID thought I could host my own have. Imagine having to deal with METRO EDITOR drive and get all my friends and a menstrual cycle and not having my family to come to my birthday anything to protect yourself. That, esseca Rhymes, for the second party, and instead of bringing me to me, is heartbreaking. [There consecutive year, has asked for gifts, [they could] bring me dona- are] women who resort to stealing Jdonations of feminine hygiene waiting on that young photo tions. I’m very passionate about these items; they would rather go products instead of birthday pres- bump(: service—it has always been a big to jail than deal with their own ents. Rhymes said she got inspired part of my life. I love to hang out menstrual cycle without a tampon to start the organization Never Go with my family and friends, so why or a pad. Without in 2015 to give homeless not combine two things I love? I’m also collecting incontinence women and girls access to feminine supplies. People deal with incon- hygiene products such as tampons, Chicago recently abolished its tinence issues every day of the pads and incontinence supplies. » Courtesy JESSECA RHYMES “tampon tax.” Do you think that month. That’s not something you The next step in Rhymes’ plan In 2016, Jesseca Rhymes, coordinator of Never Go Without, spent her second move was significant? deal with for seven days. You deal is to spread awareness of the need consecutive year collecting feminine hygiene products for homeless women. It came at the ideal time with it every day of the month. It’s for feminine hygiene products an article about the needs of What inspired you to ask for because it happened [in March]. important for people to know about among homeless women and girls, homeless women and girls, and donations of feminine hygiene Unfortunately, it only happened the issue, and I just read about it in she said. the basic premise behind it was products for your birthday? in Chicago. [Feminine hygiene an article [“For Homeless Women, Rhymes, a student at the that feminine care products The month of March is when I products] are a necessity; there Getting Their Period Is One Of University of Missouri, spoke with don’t get donated regularly like began the campaign, and I knew are so many other things that go The Most Difficult Challenges”]— The Chronicle about her organiza- canned goods or coats. There are my family and friends would sup- tax-free. I understand the need for it never even dawned on me. [Some tion, Chicago’s now-defunct tam- no drives for feminine hygiene port me. So I said for my birthday a tax, but there are some things the people] never thought about [that pon tax and the need for donations products, and homeless women party, I wanted to hold a drive. [I tax should be much less for. some women] don’t get these items of feminine hygiene products. and girls are just like other heard about] an organization on regularly. I want to bring more women. They deal with the the East Coast [that] hosts parties Why is it important for home- light to the issue. THE CHRONICLE: What ini- same things other women deal [called] the “Mardi bra” parties less women be provided femi- For more information visit tially sparked the idea behind with, and they just don’t have the because they collect feminine nine hygiene products? NeverGoWithout.Strikingly.com. Never Go Without? supplies they need to carry it out hygiene products for homeless They’re just like other women that JESSICA RHYMES: I read with dignity. women in their communities. I deal with the same [periods] we [email protected]

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» DUAA ELDEIB and called for Van Dyke to be fired. this stuff is coming to an end, being CHICAGO TRIBUNE They were blocked from the door by peaceful, marching,” Green said. a row of officers. “I’m not saying we’re going to be A HANDFUL OF demonstrators “If I was a citizen in Chicago, violent, but what I’m saying is gathered March 31 outside Chi- and I murdered somebody, no job we’re tired.” cago police union headquarters would hire me,” said protester Jared CPD and its handlings of police to denounce the hiring of Jason Steverson. “Treat him as you would shootings have been in the spotlight Van Dyke, the officer charged with treat any regular citizen.” as a result of the case of McDonald, first-degree murder in the fatal Cornelius Longstreet, a retired a 17-year-old African-American shooting of Laquan McDonald. Chicago police detective and for- who was fatally shot by Van Dyke, a Dean Angelo, president of the mer union member, also spoke white officer, in October 2014. Fraternal Order of Police Chicago against the hiring, saying the union A dash-cam video captured the Lodge 7, said the union hired Van was “sending a bad message.” shooting of McDonald, who was Dyke as a janitor three weeks ago. Gary Snow, of the south suburbs, holding a knife at the time he was “It’s a slap in the face to was the lone police supporter. shot 16 times by Van Dyke, who Chicago residents,” said activist “The FOP has the authority to was charged in November in the Ja’Mal Green. hire who they want to hire,” he said. on-duty killing just hours before Protesters said the police union Snow was asked to leave by offi- the court-ordered release of the » AP PHOTO should not have given a job to an cers after a tense confrontation video footage. Jason Van Dyke, who was charged with the murder of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald, was hired by Chicago’s Fraternal Order of Police as a janitor in March. officer charged with murder when with protesters. Angelo said Van Dyke, who the Chicago Police Department is A second protest is planned at was suspended without pay from Angelo said the union would do related to the case, and threats trying to regain trust. the building on April 7 at 6:30 p.m. the department after he was the same for other police officer. closed his wife’s business. Green and other demonstrators “We’re going to say to the leaders, charged, is in a “very difficult The union said Van Dyke lost demanded to speak with Angelo to the politicians, to Dean Angelo, situation, financially.” other jobs because of publicity [email protected]

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