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DEMANDS FOR POLICE accountability and politi- cal reform continue as protesters and activists honored the two-year anniversary of Laquan McDonald’s death. The event, held outside of the Chicago Police Department Headquarters at 3510 S. Michigan Ave., was organized by activist William Calloway to “demand the termination of all involved with falsifying police reports in efforts of covering up his death,” as stated on its Facebook page. On Oct. 20, 2014, 17-year-old McDonald was shot 16 times near 41st Street and Pulaski Road by Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke. After a $5 million settlement to McDonald’s family in April 2015, Cook County Judge Franklin Valderrama ordered the city to release the police dash-cam video by Nov. 24. Protests followed, leading to the firing of former CPD Superintendent Garry McCarthy, amid chants of “16 shots” from Black Lives Matter activists. At the gathering, numerous citizens griev- ing for family members killed by CPD officers spoke on stage. Gwendolyn Moore, mother of Jamaal Moore, who was unarmed while killed by a Chicago police officer in December 2012, addressed the crowd. Moore said she came to support the McDonald family and thinks police officers’ mindsets about using force have to change. “Use of excessive force is not always war- ranted,” she said. In an Oct. 20 press release, Mayor Rahm Emanuel said the incident was a “wake-up call” for the city and McDonald “unneces-
sarily” lost his life. , PAGE 39 TWOTWO YEARSYEARS AFTERAFTER LAQUANLAQUAN “We will continue working together across the city to build a brighter future by ChicagoChicago continuescontinues demandsdemands forfor accountability,accountability, resignationsresignations restoring trust between residents and our LAQUAN
officers,” Emanuel stated. SEE WAC returns for fourth year » FAITH MUSONDA move-in day and then I go back. Affairs—featured student art CONTRIBUTING WRITER It’s fun to interact and see what exhibitions, modern interpretive [Columbia students] do here. It’s dance performances and music KELLI HERNDON, A student’s parent very cool.” events along Wabash Avenue from who traveled all the way from New More than 25 free public events Congress Parkway to Roosevelt York City to participate in the Oct. including dance performances, Road, according to its website. 21 Wabash Arts Corridor Crawl guided mural tours and live music Parents and alumni, who visited celebrations, was excited to expe- shows were part of the fourth visiting for Columbia Weekend— rience what she normally does annual WAC Crawl. the college’s welcome back cele- not get to see: Columbia students’ The event—hosted by the bration that occurred Oct. 22 and showcased creations. Department of Exhibitions, Oct. 23—as well as South Loop » ERIN BROWN/CHRONICLE “I don’t [usually] get this aspect,” Performance and Student residents and businesses, were Michael Witek, freshman cinema art + science major, painted pumpkins at the 623 Herndon said. “It’s usually just Spaces and the Office of Student also able to attend and participate. S. Wabash Ave. Building Oct. 21 as part of the annual Wabash Arts Corridor Crawl. EDITOR’S NOTE » staff
MANAGEMENT Higher-ups should be fed up with EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Megan Bennett MANAGING EDITORS Arabella Breck Zoë Eitel DIGITAL CONTENT MANAGER Lauren Kostiuk staff contract halts, not just union Main line: (312) 369-8999 AD & BUSINESS MANAGER Charlie Connelly Advertising: (312) 369-8984 ART DIRECTOR Alexander Aghayere Campus: (312) 369-8964 Metro: (312) 369-8966 » MEGAN BENNETT CAMPUS Arts & Culture: (312) 369-8969 EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Opinions: (312) 369-8967 CAMPUS EDITOR Andrea Salcedo Llaurado Copy: (312) 369-8976 Photo: (312) 369-8973 s reported on Page 3, members of the CAMPUS REPORTERS Amelia Garza Sports & Health: (312) 369-8970 United Staff of Columbia College Ariana Portalatin Permission/Reproductions: (312) 369-8955 Connor Carynski General Manager: (312) 369-8955 Alined the entrance of a contract Faculty Adviser: (312) 369-8903 negotiation meeting Oct. 18, chanting and ARTS & CULTURE The Chronicle is a student-pro- expressing frustrations. Some were even ARTS & CULTURE EDITOR Ariel Parrella-Aureli duced publication of Columbia holding up copies. of the Oct. 10 issue of The ARTS & CULTURE REPORTERS Tyra Bosnic College Chicago and does not Chronicle that displayed former Columbia Jonathon Sadowski necessarily represent, in whole or president Warrick Carter’s $2 million pay- Brooke Pawling Stennett in part, the views of college admin- istrators, faculty or students. out as they pointed out how the discussions METRO have been ongoing for more than three years. All text, photos and graphics are the property of The Chronicle and US of CC members are still working under METRO REPORTERS Eric Bradach Courtney Wolfe may not be reproduced or pub- their 2010 contract, as reported Dec. 14, Taylor Morris lished without written permission. 2015, by The Chronicle. Editorials are the opinions of the The story, even this column, sounds like it directly affect the administration, there are COPY Editorial Board of The Chronicle. has been written several times before. From other residual effects that should make them Columns are the opinions of COPY CHIEF Abby Lee Hood the author(s). a historical standpoint, the narrative of the want the process to move quickly. COPY EDITORS Carolyn Bradley disgruntled union striving for a deal with an While bargaining team members said James Firkins Views expressed in this publi- administration they feel is not holding up their after the Oct. 18 meeting that they are con- GRAPHICS cation are those of the writer responsibility will likely be written again. fident and happy with how close the union and are not the opinions of The Voicing staff frustration in public set- is to a contract, it is difficult to think any SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER Zoë Haworth Chronicle, Columbia’s Journal- tings is not new for US of CC, which used progress is actually being made considering GRAPHIC DESIGNERS Sarah Impola ism Department or Columbia Gabriel de la Mora College Chicago. the tactic in attempts to speed up contract those same sentiments have been expressed James Tsitiridis negotiations or support other sensible many times. Letters to the editor must include demands such as raises. Throughout years During a period of great fluidity at full name, year, major and phone PHOTOGRAPHY number. All letters are edited for of negotiation, it has staged pickets, facili- Columbia, where some things change SENIOR PHOTO EDITOR G-Jun Yam grammar and may be cut due to tated open-member meetings with admin- often and quickly, staff members should not PHOTO EDITORS Erin Brown a limit of space. Maria Cardona istrators and circulated petitions. In one undergo several years of negotiation stops The Chronicle holds the right to Wesley Herold of its clever attempts during the Fall 2015 and starts. This process should be seen as limit any one person’s submissions Semester, the union placed “C.O.L.A.” cans a priority, and some college initiatives that to three per semester. MULTIMEDIA throughout campus to express anger about have been expedited should take a backseat. the lack of a cost of living adjustment, which Projects started by the college that have MULTIMEDIA REPORTERS McKayla Braid had not been awarded since negotiations been seen as priority, including the recent Trevor Hargis began in 2012. rebranding initiative and the student center, ADVERTISING Though staff members expressed expec- prove that some initiatives—even ones that MARKETING CONSULTANTS Marisa Mackowiak tation that the July arrival of new Associate take massive amounts of time and money— Noah Kelly Vice President of Human Resources Norma can be pushed faster if so desired. Christian Cook de Jesus would help accelerate negotiations, A lack of a contract for staff has a large they say this has only caused more delays as effect on employee morale and finances. WEB she gets up to speed and as parties navigate These employees are also involved in stu- WEBMASTER Lou Foglia her new ideas. dent lives on a day-to-day basis and the Though the college needed a permanent union’s unnecessary back-and-forth with OPERATIONS H.R. official, and it is not her fault that she the college could impact the student experi- OFFICE ASSISTANTS Ethan Stocking-Anderson arrived at the college in the midst of a years- ence or morale, especially if the staff chooses Gretchen Sterba long administration-employee battle, the to leave or cannot afford to stay. negotiations should not have been delayed If students are customers, then the SENIOR STAFF into the time de Jesus assumed her role. At employees on the ground act as customer GENERAL MANAGER Chris Richert the very least, the college should have gotten service—the most important element of an FACULTY ADVISER Len Strazewski ASSISTANT FACULTY ADVISER Stephanie Goldberg it done before she began to avoid additional institution or business wanting to increase hold-ups that are inevitable when bringing its revenue. The college cannot afford to Letters can be emailed to in a new team member. push these staff members to the side any [email protected] or mailed to: These delays, while of course disappoint- longer while attempts to turn around enroll- The Columbia Chronicle ing to the union, should be equally as frus- ment are in full force. 600 S. Michigan Ave. trating to college higher-ups working on the Chicago, IL. 60605 contract. Though the slow movement does [email protected]
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Members of the United Staff of Columbia College picketed outside an Oct. 18 bargaining meeting, held at the 624 S. Michigan Ave. » PHOTOS G-JUN YAM/CHRONICLE Building, to raise awareness about their lack of a contract.
mix,” Badger said. “Getting her up to speed Staff members picket to stop and having her own opinion on things has delayed things.” According to an Oct. 20 statement ‘stonewalling’ contract agreement from the College News Office on behalf of » AMELIA GARZA union was “cautiously optimistic” that the “We in no way don’t want student workers de Jesus, she requested more information CAMPUS REPORTER negotiation would keep moving forward. to have jobs, but students are going to learn and clarification from US of CC after This has since changed, he said on the day better if they’re working with a staff mem- reviewing the contract proposal but those HOLDING SIGNS THAT read “We are more of the picket. ber versus just doing work professional discussions were resolved quickly and than one percent!” and “Quit stonewall- Hoeppner told The Chronicle Oct. 18 that staffers do,” Bromels said. the parties have been meeting regularly ing,” members of the United Staff of the union has not made much progress with Another important issue is a cost-of- since then. Columbia College picketed the Library’s its latest contract offer, adding that when living increase for staff. According to “The meetings have been positive and fifth floor as members of the bargaining the contract went to review, many issues Bromels, staff members have not received productive, and everyone involved is team entered a contract negotiation meet- he thought were put to rest were reopened. a cost-of-living adjustment in more than looking forward to finalizing the renewal ing on Oct. 18. “The struggle has come down to just a few three years. The cost of living rose by 14 contract very soon,” the statement said. US of CC’s negotiations team wanted economic issues in the contract,” Hoeppner percent since 2009, but staff received its Badger, who was a part of the Oct. 18 to force Columbia’s negotiators to take a said. “When I say economic issues, that’s last increase—5.5 percent—that year. bargaining meeting, said she was happy “walk of shame” as they lined the bargaining salaries [and] benefits.” Union members want fair pay as their with the progress made at the meeting and meeting’s entrance in the 624 S. Michigan Bromels said Columbia’s staff is also wages are fairly low against market value, is hopeful of forward progress. Ave. Building, said Cat Bromels, print ser- concerned about being replaced by stu- which they accept because they love work- “We’re down to the last bit of nitty-gritty vice manager in the Design Department dent workers. ing at the college, Bromels added. things, and that’s always the hardest thing and member of US of CC’s bargaining and Sheila Brady, fellow member of US of to get done in any kind of negotiation,” contract support team. CC and coordinator for the Education Badger said. Bromels added that the “walk of shame” Department, said staff members need to According the Badger, the “nitty-gritty” was intended to be an informational picket be applauded for their work at the college. of the negotiation is compensation. to make a statement on behalf of US of CC. “It’s time for staff to be recognized as the As for the union’s bargaining and con- “[It’s] to inform our members how long critical element it is in the lives of students,” tract support team, Bromels said at the we’ve been bargaining, to show the college Brady said. “We need to see that [recogni- rally that the union plans to “poster the that our membership is in support of the tion] in respect given to us by administra- campus” to get its voice heard. union’s bargaining team, [and] that we’re tion, but also in our salary checks.” “We want to raise awareness across tired of waiting to get the contract signed,” According to Brady, with new personnel campus and show the school that the lon- Bromels said. added to Human Resources, negotiations ger it takes [to get a contract], the more US of CC and the college have been nego- were expected to accelerate; however, this active we’re going to be,” Bromels said. tiating a contract agreement for approxi- has not been the case. Brady added that the union has done its mately three years, as reported Sept. 12 by Mary Badger, US of CC negotiations part and hopes administration will now The Chronicle. chair and director of theater facilities for do the same. “The college can clearly move very quickly the Theatre Department, said H.R. has “The reason we organized the union with decisions when they want; they can- delayed the contract negotiation. was to have a voice and to have a place at celed a BFA program over the summer,” “We’ve had a new director of Human the table so staff is not just manipulated. Bromels said. Resources, [Norma de Jesus], added to the We have done that,” Brady said. “But, I think As reported Sept. 12 by The Chronicle, it’s time that administration cooperate.” US of CC has been negotiating a contract for three US of CC President and engineer in the years, said Cat Bromels, US of CC member and Radio Department Nick Hoeppner said the print service manger of the Design Department. 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strangers turned to each other of recognition, pain and distance when it comes to jokes. Robinson Professor, stars share and introduced themselves, an join to produce laughter. agreed , adding that you can make example of what these events can “You get to this great moment fun of anything as long as you do it accomplish, said Chicago Ideas where all of the elements come the in the right context. ‘ideas’ on comedy’s power Week Director of Marketing & together, and a group of people Farsad said one way of using » ANDREA SALCEDO LLAURADO Tanner in the hit TV series “Full Media Sona Jones. Chicago Ideas sitting in a half dark [room] have stereotypes in comedy is to show CAMPUS EDITOR House;” Negin Farsad, comedian Week is a festival with more than the same thought at the same time, how ridiculous they are. For exam- and author best known for her 150 events Oct. 17–23. and they do this amazing thing: ple, when Trump referred to vet- ALTHOUGH MOST COMEDIANS like to book “How to Make White People During the event, Libera they laugh,” Libera said. ting Muslims in the U.S., Farsad pretend comedy and jokes happen Laugh”; Chelsea Devantez, writer explained that the best comedy During the Q&A session, walked through New York city magically, they are far more cal- for Jon Stewart’s new HBO project moments occur when the elements Devantez said no topic is off-limits asking people to eat bacon to prove culated than what people see and former Second City performer; they were not Muslim. on the stage, said Anne Libera, and Phoebe Robinson, comedian “I would ask them ‘Are you assistant professor in the The- and author of the book “You Can’t Muslim?,’ and I would say ‘Prove atre Department and director Touch My Hair.” it!’” Farsad said as the audience of Columbia and Second City’s Saget entertained the audience laughed. “If they didn’t eat the comedy studies program. with jokes about how he’s not a “car- bacon, I [would sarcastically say] “One of the questions I get most rier” when he greeted Libera with ‘You’re Muslim!’” frequently is ‘How can you teach a handshake and his thrill being at Libera, who asked the audience comedy? Aren’t people just nat- the event instead of watching “the if comedy can be used as a social urally funny?’” Libera said. “As f--king [presidential] debate” that change agent, said for her the much as all these comedians like was simultaneously occurring. As answer is uncertain. However, to pretend it’s magic, it’s not. It’s for being a comedian, he said it is there is one thing comedy can really more like math.” about more than fame. show people, she said. Libera hosted the Chicago “Being a celebrity isn’t any- “Can comedy create change? I Ideas Week Oct. 19 discussion thing,” Saget said. “Doing good honestly don’t know,” Libera said. Anne Libera, director of Columbia “Comedy: But Seriously…” The work [and] being great at whatever and Second City’s comedy “But comedy [can] tell us that we’re discussion included prominent you’re passionate about [is].” program hosted the “Comedy: [all] changing.” comedy creators such as Bob Saget, Before the Q&A, the packed But Seriously...” Oct. 19 talk that featured comedian Bob Saget. best known for his role as Danny auditorium filled with chatter as » WESLEY HEROLD/CHRONICLE [email protected]
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rate and whether retention was a of dropping enrollment from the “My question for all proposals Kim ‘chats’ about student problem in other departments. city’s suburbs. is going to be, ‘Show me where the When comparing student enroll- “We’re working on this,” Kim input is from the industry that jus- concerns, college’s future ment between the Fall 2015 and said. “We keep asking the ques- tifies [the change]’, Kim said. current semesters, the CMI tion, ‘How are we going to build The college’s recent rebranding » ARIANA PORTALATIN you up to be successful?,” Kim said. Department lost 69 students, our enrollment back to the point was also discussed. As reported CAMPUS REPORTER “That’s the fundamental question.” according to data from the Office where we’re a little bit stronger in Sept. 19 by The Chronicle, a SGA president and senior busi- of Institutional Effectiveness. Kim terms of the resources we have as rebranding and advertising cam- PRESIDENT AND CEO Kwang-Wu ness & entrepreneurship major said colleges are generally consid- a result?’” paign was launched to increase Kim answered students’ questions Kaela Ritter said in previous ered successful if they have an 80 Columbia’s fashion studies BFA enrollment and brand awareness. and concerns regarding dropping forums, SGA members would pre- percent retention rate. program’s curriculum changes Kim said when his presi- enrollment, curricular changes and pare questions prior to the event. College spokeswoman Cara were also brought up after a stu- dency began, he was surprised the recently launched rebranding This year, to increase involvement, Birch said the retention rate at the dent asked Kim about his involve- to see that Columbia was not campaign at the biannual, Stu- the organization allowed attendees start of Kim’s presidency in 2013 ment in the changes and how they advertised sufficiently. dent Government Association- to submit questions. was 67.5 percent, and is now up to would benefit students. “From so many years of not stat- hosted forum. Kim was questioned about 70.5 percent. Kim added Columbia As reported Sept. 30 by The ing that we are a quality institution, The discussion, titled “Let’s the Communication and Media is increasing its focus on suburban Chronicle, Jeff Schiff, interim chair the world tends to not know that Chat: A Conversation With Dr. Innovation Department’s retention enrollment in response to a pattern of the Fashion Studies Department, about us,” Kim said. Kim,” was held Oct. 18 at the Hokin sent an email to students announc- Megan Merry, a sophomore Gallery in the 623 S. Wabash Ave ing curricular changes, later clari- American Sign Language-English Building. Kim, joined by Senior fied to only be proposals, that would interpretation major, said she Vice President and Provost Stan eliminate the fashion BFA program thought Kim answered the ques- Wearden and Vice President and create a single undergraduate tions very thoroughly and didn’t of Strategic Marketing and program to meet the demands of leave out any details. Communications Deborah Maue, the fashion industry. “They were very honest when said opportunities for student Kim said he was not involved in it came to money and branding,” input are important for under- President and CEO Kwang-Wu the decision and emphasized this Merry said. “They didn’t hide any- standing students’ priorities. Kim responded to students’ is only a proposal that would need thing, [and] I like that.” “How close do we get to fulfill- questions and concerns during several levels of approval before the biannual “Let’s Chat” event. ing our promise to you and setting » ERIN BROWN/CHRONICLE being implemented. [email protected]
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25 at the Conaway Center, 1104 S. “The View from Tall” was the Melamed, whose third film and Students meet international Wabash Ave. CIFF will be showing first film Weiss co-directed, and first documentary, “Futures Past,” films until Oct. 27. she said many elements of the film was shown at the festival, said filmmakers at CIFF panels The college has supported and had a political theme. he use to trade commodities but promoted CIFF’s New Directors “This film was an attempt to left his finance career to pursue » AMELIA GARZA audiences of students, faculty and Program for more than 11 years, take a stand and make a state- filmmaking. He added that now he CAMPUS REPORTER the general public. according to Vivian Teng, man- ment,” Weiss said. “We had a lives a different, more fulfilling life The Columbia-hosted panels aging director of CIFF, who said character who is disabled, [and] we and encouraged students to follow COLUMBIA PARTNERED WITH the included “New Directors,” Oct. 18 Columbia is a “top film school.” have an actor that is also disabled their passions. 52nd annual Chicago Interna- and “Lunch with the Filmmakers” “We have a longstanding rela- playing the role.” “This is real life,” Melamed tional Film Festival to host panels Oct. 20 and another “Lunch with tionship with Columbia,” Teng Weiss and co-director Caitlin said. “You can do something for with directors and filmmakers for the Filmmakers” will be held Oct. said. “We love working with the Parrish also made a statement by the world with your films but even faculty and definitely with the having a primarily female crew, if you don’t and you’re just telling professors and the film students she added. stories, you’re doing something for [who] are very enthusiastic.” “We cast [the film] all locally people. People need that escape.” According to Teng, CIFF is [in Chicago] with a 65 percent Teng said although movies can the largest film festival in the female crew and 80 percent now be streamed online, there is Midwest, screening approximately female department heads, which nothing like seeing a movie on the 175 films from more than 50 coun- is something I’m very proud of,” big screen. She added CIFF is a tries. She added that the festival Weiss said. once-a-year opportunity to expe- expects about 60,000 attendees. Unlike the “New Directors rience films students might not Attendees of the “New Directors Panel,” only Columbia students typically be exposed to. Panel,” held in Film Row Cinema, were able to attend “Lunch with “Take advantage of this oppor- 1104 S. Wabash Ave. engaged in the Filmmakers.” tunity,” Teng said. See the films an open discussion about “The Held in room 711 of the Conaway [you] might not otherwise have a Political and the Personal.” Center, 1104 S. Wabash Ave., stu- chance to see and chat with people The directors, whose films pre- dents had the chance to talk with [you] may not have the opportunity » ERIN BROWN/CHRONICLE miered at CIFF, included Erica filmmakers Vardan Tozija, Shawn to talk to.” Columbia, who hosted panels for the 2016 Chicago International Film Festival, has partnered with the organization for more than a decade, according to CIFF’s Weiss, Carlos Lechuga, Tamer El Convey, Jordan Melamed, and Managing Director Vivian Teng. Said and Nathan Adloff. Juho Kuosmanen. [email protected]
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The “ReWrite Ya Life” event Music producer, alumnus will be hosted by Creative Industry Collective—previously gives back to students known as the Art of Business/ Business of Art organization. » ARIANA PORTALATIN launch at the 618 S. Michigan Francesca Brilli, the group’s vice CAMPUS REPORTER Ave. Building. president and junior business & Palacios said he hopes to be entrepreneurship major, said she MARCOS PALACIOS, A Gram- a resource during his time at was excited about Palacios’ visit. my-nominated music producer the college. The “ReWrite Ya Life” event and 2006 business & entrepre- “The monotony of school can is based on the talk of the neurship alumnus, will appear at a be tedious, [and] I hope this is a same name Palacios did at the series of events to discuss his suc- breath of fresh air to motivate TEDxColumbiaCollegeChicago cess and give advice to students on them to want to be better and to event during the Spring 2016 » Courtesy MARCOS PALACIOS their career paths. grow,” Palacios said. Semester, Brilli said. Music producer and 2006 business & entrepreneurship alumnus Marcos Palacios Palacios, who will be on campus Beth Ryan, a lecturer in the “Success is absolutely in the will be discussing his success during his Columbia residency. Oct. 21–28, is the co-founder of Business & Entrepreneurship journey, not the destination,” you can do with what you’ve been ideal model for what we believe “Da Internz,” a music production Department who taught Palacios, Palacios said in his TEDx pre- given here,’” Brilli said. in here at Columbia.” company he started while attend- said she and her former student sentation. “You have the opportu- According to Mary Filice, Palacios said Columbia helped ing Columbia. He has worked with discussed a visit to the college nity to rewrite your life everyday. interim chair of the Business & prepare him for his career notable artists such as Rihanna, a few years ago. Palacios is the Life is going to come at you from Entrepreneurship Department, with opportunities such as the Nas and Justin Bieber. His res- first of many alumni Artists-in- every different angle. That doesn’t Palacios represents Columbia’s Semester in L.A. program. idency includes lecturing in Residence Columbia plans to mean swim against the tide. Ride current student body. “It was an incredible platform Business & Entrepreneurship bring to the college, she added. the wave.” “He represents our students for me to be able to get a summary Department classes, as well as “He’s always had a desire to Brilli said Palacios coming back across the college, but also [stu- of what music business entails,” guest speaking at two events. give back to Columbia, [teach to Columbia to share his experi- dents] within this department Palacios said. “All these opportu- The events include the Oct. 24 students] what he wishes he knew ence with students reflects well who are creative [and] realize the nities just prepared me to get out “ReWrite Ya Life” at the Conaway when he was in the classroom and on his character. need to have the skills to continue and govern myself.” Center, 1104 S. Wabash Ave., how to get your career started,” “He stands as a role model, having a successful and meaning- 76933 and the Oct. 27 Career Center Ryan said. showing people, ‘This is what ful career,” Filice said. “He’s an [email protected]
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» PHOTOS MARIA CARDONA/CHRONICLE said another long-term goal is a permanent store with a hot chocolate and s’mores bar. In the meantime, XO Marshmallows will temporarily be in Block 37 starting Black Friday, Nov. 25, through December as part of the Boss Babe pop-up, which will feature multiple female-run businesses. The duo was also recently featured on Snapchat’s Sweet Magazine Oct. 19. Shanks said because of Snapchat’s pub- licity, XO Marshmallows sold 40 boxes of goods in one day. “It’s been a lot of exposure and increased awareness, which is perfect because we are getting right into prime marshmallow season as the temperatures start to drop,” Shanks said. The founders pride themselves on using local and fresh ingredients for their goods. All the marshmallows are gluten-free, egg- free, preservative-free and Kosher. Shanks said they want to make vegan options but XO Marshmallow, a local marshmallow company, cre- keep the same gourmet taste. ated a unique dessert that resembles a donut, which Chicago is known for many vegan options they are tentatively calling a “marsh-halo.” and restaurants like The Chicago Diner, most notable for its vegan milkshakes, include kinds like raspberry and cham- according to Dan Reed, marketing director pagne. Shanks is responsible for marketing of Chicago Vegan Foods, the company that Local gourmet and design and said the duo’s best-selling makes vegan ice cream for the milkshakes. flavor is salted caramel, but her favorite is Chicago Vegan Foods was started the honey lavender. in 2001 by Ryan Howard marshmallows evoke Connor said she did not expect and Dan Ziegler. They the marshmallows to “fly off took their activism camping nostalgia the shelves” and cannot fighting for animal keep up with increasing rights by making orders because of out- marshmallows, » ARIEL PARRELLA-AURELI “We got contacted by different news dated equipment. trying to change ARTS & CULTURE EDITOR organizations [and] bloggers for orders “The orders are com- the perspective and events, so even before our Kickstarter ing in, but [Connor] has a of veganism and THIS TIME LAST year, Kat Connor was a busy was halfway through, we were looking at mixer that is so small they bring attention to and broke law student looking for easy hol- two or three events a week [of sampling don’t even make that size products that sup- iday gifts for her friends and family. Her marshmallows],” she said. anymore,” Shanks said. port factory farming. solution was to make marshmallows from The online campaign received atten- Currently, Connor said she Dandies Marshmallows, scratch, an experience that took off in a tion from the Chicago Tribune’s RedEye works out of Wired Coffee House’s part of Chicago Vegan Foods, way she could never have predicted. publication that hosts the annual Big Idea kitchen in Lakeview, 3508 N. Broadway. created in 2009, now has more than five “People went nuts over the marshmallows Awards. XO Marshmallow was a finalist Wired also sells XO Marshmallows and has flavors, including seasonal varieties such and the idea that you could make them,” for this year’s awards, and on Oct. 13—just a second location in Evanston on the Metra as pumpkin and peppermint, and sells in Connor said. hours after its Kickstarter wrapped up— platform. Connor said she hopes Whole Foods Markets across the country, Soon after, Connor decided to try to make the team won its “Eat and Drink” cat- to make the Evanston Reed said. a profit from her experimental gourmet egory. The award show audience kitchen the company’s “Over the years, we have evolved our rec- marshmallows, which resulted in the voted for each category. permanent cooking ipes, so we can reach this point where we creation of XO Marshmallow, a company The winners of each cat- home and store. have a marshmallow made with all natural she founded with Lindzi Shanks, a blogger egory received a $1,000 For now, those ingredients that ethically aligns with who and fashion designer who owns an online cash prize, ads in RedEye’s wanting local we are and still continues to get the taste retailer called The Trendy Sparrow. Since print edition, a one-year marshmallows and texture right,” Reed said. then, the young company has experienced small business member- can walk into Both companies aim to bring classy rapid growth. ship to the Chicagoland Wired or order sweets to Chicago. Connor stressed that After research on crowdfunding plat- Chamber of Commerce online, but Shanks XO is trying to relive childhood memories. forms, Connor said XO Marshmallow and a gift certificate to apply “We are trying to take something that Chicago native Kat Con- launched a month-long Kickstarter cam- toward event registration. nor (above) and Lindzi brings you back in a very nostalgic way to paign and discovered a big demand for the With the new funding, Connor Shanks (left), founders of XO having that s’more by the campfire, or a hot product. The campaign, which ended Oct. said the most important purchase will Marshmallow, started a Kickstarter cup of cocoa,” Connor said. for their company and raised more than $6,000. 13, raised $6,288 in less than 30 days—more be a new kitchen. Connor makes all 12 The company also won the “Eat and Drink” cate- than its $5,500 goal. marshmallow flavors by hand, which gory of RedEye’s Big Idea Awards Oct. 13. [email protected]
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Historical walking tour reveals haunted walking tours. According to Royale, ghost stories are a way to introduce participants to unknown, spooky side of Chicago Chicago history. adds another layer to the history “[History includes] stories » TYRA BOSNIC fun to combine a tour with tips and beyond just the Al Capone stuff.” and things that are fascinating,” ARTS & CULTURE REPORTER tricks of how the old grave robbers Although walking tours like Royale said. “You end up telling used to operate.” Grave Robbing 101 can seem like people history and giving people LINCOLN PARK IS now one of Chi- Selzer added that what makes a fun excursion, educating peo- knowledge, and they just thought cago’s premier North Side neigh- Mysterious Chicago tours differ- ple on the city’s history in any they were hearing a ghost story.” borhoods, but in the 19th century, ent from others is the accuracy way is beneficial, according to According to Royale, learning it was known as City Cemetery. A of the information presented in Dominic Pacyga, a professor in the the Chicago’s history gives people series of tours explores the histo- each tour. Humanities, History and Social a wider perspective of the city they ry of the neighborhood as a home “There are plenty of ghost sto- Sciences Department. live in. for the dead and an active site for ries where even the historic parts Pacyga said he thinks knowl- “It’s important because it gets grave robbers. behind them have no basis in fact,” edge of the city’s history is import- people to think about the past The Oct. 25 walking tour, Grave Selzer said, citing the lack of accu- ant because of the city’s impact on more and see beyond just what Robbing 101, is one of several tours racy in ghost stories as a motiva- the nation. they see right now,” Royale said. by author and Mysterious Chicago tion for organizing his own tours. “Chicago is a very interesting Royale said she thinks the tour guide Adam Selzer. According Learning Chicago history city, and some people think it is ability to see the progression of to Selzer, the idea for the themed through the lens of ghosts and the most American of all cities,” Chicago through history can also tour derived from his research for grave robbing makes the informa- he said. “Various events that took build a stronger sense of pride. other projects, including a book tion unique to participants while place here had a national impact.” “You can look back and see how called “The Smart Aleck’s Guide remaining informative, he said. Leyla Royale, who runs the much the city has changed and to Grave Robbing.” “There is a whole side of history website DeadInChicago.com—a how it has grown,” Royale said. “I started running into a lot of that did not even make it into site that documents peculiar “Knowing the past brings a lot of stories about grave robbers oper- the history books,” Selzer said. events or people less talked about pride [to residents].” ating in the old City Cemetery,” “There are antique serial killers in Chicago’s history—has joined » GABRIEL DE LA MORA/CHRONICLE Selzer said. “I thought it would be that nobody has ever heard of. It Selzer as a co-tour guide on some [email protected]
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restaurant earned $34,917 by the “This is the furthest I’ve seen a received a surge in funding Oct. New restaurant aims to end of the donation period. business go,” Shingler said. “The 11 from multiple large donations, Wines, who inherited a love of fact that they’re doing it before surpassing its $24,860 goal. cooking from her grandmother, they’ve even opened their actual Wines said managing the be ‘grandma’s kitchen’ whom the restaurant is named for, business is remarkable.” Kickstarter campaign was some- said Sweet Virginia’s Kitchen is Wines said she and Moy are giv- thing of a full-time job, an obser- » JONATHON SADOWSKI Chef Angie Wines and her part- designed to have a “dinner-with- ing and caring people by nature. vation she passes on to people ARTS & CULTURE REPORTER ner, Anneliese Moy, launched a grandma” atmosphere. The two have a daughter together, who contact her from all over the Kickstarter Sept. 19 to complete “It’s just the idea of cooking and Moy has a background in world to ask her how she helped LINCOLN SQUARE IS about to get funding and purchase extra from scratch, not cutting corners,” social work, Wines added. her campaign succeed. a whole lot “sweeter” with the kitchen equipment including an Wines said. “Everything we do “I’m a little baffled at businesses “You can’t just put a campaign November opening of a new ice cream cabinet, charbroiler takes a little extra time.” that don’t want to [get involved in out there and hope it gets funded,” restaurant serving smoked meats, and convection ovens for Sweet Wines and Moy are also dedi- the community] or don’t make an she said. “You’ve got to really work desserts and other made-from- Virginia’s Kitchen, the new restau- cated to community involvement, effort to,” Wines said. “There’s no every day at it.” scratch dishes. rant at 5131 N. Damen Ave. The the chef said. harm in it. You’re only going to be If the Kickstarter had failed, Claire Shingler, a board member bettering everyone around you.” Wines said the menu would have » Courtesy ANGIE WINES of the Bowmanville Community Christopher Comes, spokesman suffered because she could not Organization, said the couple for Lincoln Square Ravenswood have afforded many necessities started turning up at various Chamber of Commerce, said the for the restaurant she envisioned. community events and offering organization is glad to have Sweet Shingler said the campaign’s food service to Amundsen High Virginia’s Kitchen opening. sudden success was likely driven School and Chappell Elementary “Lincoln Square Ravenswood by Wines and Moy’s deepening School, something she has never Chamber of Commerce is always connection to the community. seen a business do before opening. striving to work in the commu- “That is exactly the thing to do Shingler said other business nity to welcome local independent for a new business,” Shingler said. owners have introduced them- businesses,” Comes said. “Try to build relationships into the selves to the BCO and advertised Sweet Virginia’s Kitchen’s community from the very start, in the community newsletter, Kickstarter campaign got off to because that’s the key to success.” Chef Angie Wines and her partner Anneliese Moy will serve up several down- but never to the extent of Sweet a slow start and had only reached home favorites at Sweet Virginia’s Kitchen, 5131 N. Damen Ave. Virginia’s Kitchen. about half of its goal by Oct. 8 but [email protected]
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After the Oct. 20 performance, Dance Center performance challenges archetypes of masculinity most of the audience stayed for a post-performance discussion with » CONNOR CARYNSKI and probably lives up to many of Chipaumire, N’diaye and Watt, CAMPUS REPORTER the stereotypes of the black man which was moderated by Raquel but still is dealt with as a complex Monroe, an associate professor PRECONCEIVED NOTIONS OF the human being.” in the Dance Department. On Oct. African, black male body and Chipaumire, born and raised in 21, there was a pre-performance how it has been affected by soci- Harare, Zimbabwe, is a three-time discussion with the performers, etal norms and colonialism were winner of the New York Dance and Monroe and Thomas DeFrantz, challenged through dance in the Performance award “The Bessie,” professor in the Department of performance of “portrait of myself according to the NYDP website African and African American as my father.” archives. She created “portrait of Studies at Duke University. The performance, performed myself as my father,” she said, as Odaliss Cornejo, a freshman and choreographed by Nora a companion to her previous work business & entrepreneurship Chipaumire, accompanied by “rite riot,” which was a solo per- major who attended the Oct. 20 » Courtesy MAPP PRODUCTIONS dancers Pape Ibrahima N’diaye Fog lights were the only lighting choreographer Nora Chipaumire used in her formance that explored aspects show, said she enjoyed how the per- and Shamar Watt, was presented performance. The lights resulted in dramatic shadows in the performance space. of female identity in the same way formance blended African culture Oct. 20–22 at Columbia’s Dance this piece explores the identity with modern cultural issues. Center, 1306 S. Michigan Ave. and sweatpants. This performance father. When conducting research of men. “[With the piece, I want to] cre- The piece, which premiered examined the stereotype of men as for this work, she took an interest Bonnie Brooks, an associate pro- ate a discussion—just add to the Sept. 14 at the Brooklyn Academy lacking intellectual capacity and in her father’s life and the strug- fessor in the Dance Department whole philosophical discourse of Music, will continue tour- concerned with strength, accord- gles he may have faced in colonial and Dance Center curator, here,” Chipaumire said. “It’s ing Nov. 17–20, according the ing to Chipaumire. Africa, she added. arranged for Chipaumire to come beyond awareness; it is really MAPP International Productions In the show, Chipaumire’s father “I didn’t want to create some to Columbia to show the work. She creating discussions that matter, website schedule. was portrayed as a champion ath- kind of monstrous, absent man, had seen Nora’s previous work in dialogue, conversations that mat- Expressing a theme of athleti- lete, also symbolic of masculinity. which is how the black male is the past. ter about what is contemporary art cism, the stage was made to appear Separated at the age of five, generally portrayed in the world,” “I felt like her voice would be a and what is a human being.” as though it was a boxing ring, and Chipaumire said she never had Chipaumire said. “I wanted to cre- really good fit for our season this Chipaumire wore football pads the opportunity to fully know her ate somebody who had complexity year,” Brooks said. [email protected]
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Fans, followers of serial killers often ‘condemned’ for interest Story by Zoë Eitel Design by James Tsitiridis
hile he was on trial for the murders of Schmid, who wrote the 2005 book “Natural Born Author of the 1990 book “Women Who Love Men w 36 women, Ted Bundy had fans flocking Celebrities: Serial Killers in American Culture,” said the Who Kill,” Sheila Isenberg found that the dozens of to the courthouse, proclaiming his inno- societal norm is to condemn fans of serial killers and women she spoke to who were involved with con- cence. He received daily bags of fan mail: declarations view their fascination as inappropriate. Denouncing victed killers were all victims of past abuse, and their of love and photographs from fans. those people, he added, allows the passive interest relationships with the convicted killers consumed all One woman, Carole Ann Boone, became involved that everyone has in crime and these killers to seem their time. They began their relationships for many with Bundy after his arrest, and they were married in more acceptable because it is not seen as fanaticism. reasons, but most said they felt safe and in control 1980 during his trial for the murder of a 12-year-old, Serial killers are some of the scariest and most with the men in prison. while Boone was serving as a character witness. dangerous members of society, but people tend to Their fixations were also able to spend time on the Bundy’s reported charisma and good looks were be captivated by that danger and the “nature of evil,” women and their relationships that unincarcerated part of what drew in fans, but he was not unique as a according to forensic psychologist Shawn Johnston, men would not be able to. convicted killer with a following. who specializes in multiple murderers. “A man behind bars for murder and spending life in In 1993, convicted serial killer and cannibal Jeffrey “It’s difficult to think of anything that’s more hor- prison without parole or on death row has a lot of time Dahmer received $11,000 from pen pals, despite con- rifying than a serial killer,” Johnston said. “They’re on his hands,” Isenberg said. “He can be extremely fessing to the 17 murders for which he was tried. It could almost like a different species from the rest of us.” romantic and creative in being romantic.” be the infamy of these men, a belief in their innocence The internet and social media has made it eas- In one case, Doreen Lioy married Ramirez while he or some other attraction that drives people’s interest ier to connect with other serial killer fans and find was in prison in 1996, and they were together until he in convicted serial killers, but like the draw of a movie information on these killers than it was for Bundy’s died of natural causes in 2013. Lioy told CNN in 1997 star, these attractions to serial killers are a reality. original fans. Pages and accounts on various social that marrying “The Night Stalker” caused her family Afton Elaine Burton, or Star as she prefers, the media sites discuss stories and personal feelings to disown her, but being with him was her “dream.” former fiance of infamous Charles Manson, runs a about serial killers. These relationships can also become dangerous. website collecting letters in support of the convicted The private Facebook group Nation co-adminis- In 1980, Veronica Compton began writing to convicted mastermind behind the Manson Family murders, titled trates, “Serial Killers & Twisted Minds,” has nearly killer Kenneth Bianchi, half of the Hillside Stranglers “Release Charles Manson Now.” 6,000 members. A similar group, “Serial Killer duo. Bianchi convinced Compton to kill someone and While the internet is a resource for killer-dedicated Obsession,” has almost 4,000. plant evidence to cast doubt on his conviction. After websites and historical information, it can also spur Because of Facebook’s community guidelines on Compton’s victim overpowered her, Compton was new interests. posts, photos depicting violence or gore are typically sent to prison. There, she began correspondence with A 40-year-old CPA from Brooklyn, who goes by the removed, so crime scene photos and pictures of Douglas Daniel Clark, who was on trial for multiple online pseudonym Rose A. Nation, began learning victims are rare in these groups. murders and sent her crime scene photos. about serial killers when she read about Bundy and But photos of well-known killers and little-known Compton can be considered the model of an obses- was compelled by how he lured women in to kill them. stories or facts about them, as well as news stories sive fan who seeks out dangerous men, hoping for “When he was at a grocery store, he would wear a of lesser-known murderers can be found in these relationships. Hybristophilia, an attraction to people cast on his arm and crutches at times, and it was, groups. One post on “Serial Killer Obsession” includes who commit violent crimes like rape and murder, can ‘Help me with some groceries,’ and as soon as a user’s list of his favorite serial killers, and a claim be a cause of such extreme cases of obsession. they would bend over to put the groceries in, that he once wrote to Richard Ramirez, aka “The Night “You can put yourself in a dangerous position,” he would abduct them,” Nation, who helps Stalker,” who terrorized California in the mid-1980s Johnston said. “I would strongly urge young women run a Facebook group for fans of serial when he killed at least 13 people. who are involved with violent guys to run the other way killers, explained. Nation said she discourages anyone from reaching screaming; they’re playing a very dangerous game.” Nation, who said she was initially out directly to convicted killers because it could put Jerry Hollingsworth, a professor of Sociology at shocked by Bundy’s crimes because she them in danger. McMurry University, teaches a class titled “Serial grew up in a “privileged bubble,” added that “I’m very fascinated with [serial killers]; I have no Killer Investigations,” that covers famous killers like people in her life know about her interest in serial intention of writing any of them,” Nation said. “I per- Bundy, Dahmer and Chicago’s own John Wayne Gacy. killers. However, they do not understand it. sonally don’t recommend it when [members] write In his class, students create their own serial killers “The fascination [in serial killers] cannot be explained about it in the group.” and investigators to understand the inner workings entirely through negative emotions,” said David Schmid, For most of these group members, their interest of real life killers and why they commit violent crimes. author and professor of English at the University at in serial killers is passive and does not affect their As part of the project, students also give their killers Buffalo. “In ways that our culture really does not want day-to-day lives, but some people can become deeply paraphilias, or abnormal sexual desires. to admit, the serial killer is a figure that draws us, that involved with convicted killers, to the point of it taking “I introduced [hybristophilia] to my students, and fascinates us in a more positive sense.” over their lives. they were just shocked,” Hollingsworth said. “Most
20 THE CHRONICLE OCTOBER 24, 2016 of these women are kind of delusional and find [ways] to make excuses for the people they’re attracted to.” Isenberg doesn’t consider the women in her book hybristophiliacs because, she said, sex did not play a role in their relationships. It was about romance. “They’re not crazy,” Isenberg said. “They’re meeting their own psychological needs. We don’t understand why these women see something in these men, but they do.” In 1993, 17 states had programs for incarcerated people that allowed married couples to spend time together privately and have sex, or conjugal visitation programs. Currently, there are only six states that still have the programs. However, getting close to incarcerated killers by sending letters or starting relationships is a way for hybristophiliacs to act out their fantasies, Nation said. Though this paraphilia typically affects women, it is not unheard of for a man to identify with the term. In the “Serial Killer Obsession” group, a male member explains in a post that he thinks he has hybristophilia and that he wants to write to convicted serial killer Donald Harvey to declare his love. Fellow members comment on the post to show support and say they have the paraphilia as well. Nation said romantic posts about killers are usually from younger members, and she tries to approve only people who are over 25 to discourage these posts. “[For] the younger crowd, media plays a huge role on them,” Nation said. “You can have someone who’s 16 who can be easily influenced. [When] they read something about the Columbine killers, they’re like, ‘Oh wow, that’s the way they handled their bullies.’” One media platform that influences interest in these killers is television. Many crime shows draw in audiences with the interesting nature of crime and romanticize criminals like serial killers. Hollingsworth said when he asks his students why they decided to take his “Serial Murder Investigations” class, most of them say it is because they have enjoyed watching killers in popular media, like crime shows. “Most of them start out by watching media: CSI shows, police shows, forensic science shows,” Hollingsworth said. “People get interested in watching that, and then they want to know more.” The public’s fascination with crime causes killers to be made notorious not only by the news but by depic- Diane Cossin, a survivor of Bundy’s attack on Florida Schmid said the portrayal of serial killers in popular media tions in shows and movies of fictional and real-life State University’s Chi Omega sorority house, told The plays into and amplifies the public’s fascination while grant- killers, such as Mark Harmon’s portrayal of Bundy in the Washington Post in 1989 that she protested to NBC about ing them fame. He likened the situation to contemporary 1986 TV movie “The Deliberate Stranger.” The year it the glamorization of Bundy in the film. celebrity culture. was released, Harmon was named “People’s Sexiest Shows like Showtime’s “Dexter” or movies like “Silence “Success and fame are defined by visibility more than Man Alive,” which Schmid said was not a coincidence. of the Lambs” flip the depictions of good and evil by achievement. This is partly why people are so attracted to NBC produced “The Deliberate Stranger” to capi- depicting police as the bad guys and killers and criminals this image of serial killers,” Schmid said. “People find them talize on the intrigue of the Bundy story, even before as the witty protagonists, according to Johnston. attractive because they are well known, and it’s easy for he was executed, Schmid said. In movies and shows “I’m disgusted at the manner in which these individuals people to set aside the details of what they actually did.” that depict serial killers, the killer is almost always the are adulated in a lot of the media,” Johnston said. “These protagonist, he added. are not sexy, cool, bright, witty people.” [email protected]
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ix guys are sitting at a restaurant, band Post Animal have experienced since band are listening to it. It’s great in a lot of laughing and joking around as they “Stranger Things” debuted in July. The ways and weird in a lot of ways. audiofi l e chow down on hamburgers and beers. Chicago “punk-psych-pop” band—made up You get ulterior motives, S JAVIER REYES: Suddenly, one gets a tap on the shoulder of Keery, Dalton Allison, Wesley Toledo, but then you have people who come for from a man at the nearby table. Matt Williams, Javier Reyes and Jake [Keery] and stay for Post Animal. Grunge-pop to “Excuse me, aren’t you the guy from Hirshland—formally began playing music ‘Stranger Things’?” the man asks. Joe as Post Animal six months ago. How was it seeing Keery on screen? Netflix show— Keery, who plays Steve Harrington on the With the band’s new EP, Garden Series, DA: It wasn’t played up by any of these guys or hit Netflix show, smiles, pauses and then released July 22, and Keery’s seemingly [Keery]. I knew it was awesome he had work, local band gets nods his head. The stranger asks for a selfie, quick rise to fame, Post Animal has grabbed but I didn’t realize it would be what it is now. and the two smile into the camera. After attention from music and TV show fans JK: [Netflix] came out with a lot of shows taste of fame shaking hands, the man leaves, and Keery alike. The band played a free show Oct. 13 at this year that weren’t my favorite, so I was takes a moment to breathe. Virgin Hotel Chicago, 203 N. Wabash Ave., like, ‘Well, I hope it doesn’t suck.’ Then I saw » ARIEL PARRELLA-AURELI Getting recognized for a TV show is which had fans waiting two hours to get in. it didn’t suck, and that’s all I cared about at ARTS & CULTURE EDITOR one of those strange things Keery and his The Chronicle spoke with the band about first. Then people really liked it. It’s weird; acclimating to Keery’s fame, its musical it’s fun and cool. » Courtesy ERIC MUHLBERGER influence and its favorite Chicago venues. Who are your musical influences? THE CHRONICLE: How is the band JH: We have a record stack in our house and a adjusting to Keery’s acting gig? lot of Black Sabbath. We are definitely into old, JAKE HIRSHLAND: [Keery’s notoriety] classic heavy stuff and spacey pop [Electric has been a big deal. [We have] a lot of new Light Orchestra]. Every song varies from listeners, so that’s pretty cool. We are fig- these modern derivatives of that old stuff and uring it out, taking it day by day. then directly linking to the old stuff. DALTON ALLISON: This group has JK: Everybody really loves The Beatles, so survived some crazy things together so anything that has a little morsel from that. far. We realized that us playing as six is DA: This morning [Keery] and I were both way better than what it was before [as four], listening to Vulfpeck at the same time with- so might as well keep it together. out knowing it. JOE KEERY: Me being gone could have Joe Keery and Dalton Allison of Post made us not work out, but first and fore- Read the full Q&A at ColumbiaChronicle.com. Animal sang to a full house Oct. 13 at most, we are all buddies, which is helpful. Virgin Hotel Chicago, 203 N. Wabash Ave. A lot of people who wouldn’t listen to the [email protected]
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about greed and materialism in elites, which Severance said com- professor in the Cinema Art + Cult classic ‘American Psycho’ American culture caused the film ments on American culture. Science Department. to reach cult status. “Upper class businessmen and “People started looking at it as has ‘caught up’ to society “[‘American Psycho’] is a movie women are living in an environ- [a movie] ahead of its time by pre- » BROOKE PAWLING STENNETT themed costume to add to the over- where everybody has an opinion of ment where they are protected dicting this world of Wall Street,” ARTS & CULTURE REPORTER all ambiance of the event. what the ending is,” said Graham by their money,” Severance said. Samardzija said. “A film like For each ticket sold, $5 will go Severance, a fan of the film and “They feel like they can do whatever [Martin Scorcese’s ‘The Wolf of WALL STREET MOGUL and fiction- toward the Hurricane Matthew a 2015 Columbia music alumnus. they want.” Wall Street’] owes something to al serial killer Patrick Bateman relief in Haiti and American Red “That is a reason why it has stood Interest in the film was revived ‘American Psycho.’” never could get a reservation to Cross. One ticket covers admission, the test of time.” by the economic housing crash Samardzija added that fine-dining restaurant Dorsia in passed appetizers and a drink. The movie’s theme points to a of 2008 and 2009, according to Bateman’s misogynistic attitude the cult classic film “American Despite the fact that the film depiction of powerful, heartless Zoran Samardzija, an associate has social credence, citing recent Psycho,” despite his wealth. came out almost two decades ago, comparisons of Donald Trump, Jr., On Oct. 27, Hubbard Inn, 110 W. the movie’s popularity has grown to Bateman in terms of demeanor. Hubbard St., will reinvent itself steadily with a 2002 spin-off, a “The satire of the film and the as that high-priced restaurant 2016 Broadway musical adaption book has caught up with us,” for the second year—without the and, now, pop-up dinners. Samardzija added. “They are both gore—for fans of the 2000 film and Irani said Bateman’s internal a brutal look at Wall Street and the 1991 novel of the same name by conflicts and the interpretations kind of world that gives us Trump.” Bret Easton Ellis. people draw from the film has kept Samardzija said pop-up din- “Dorsia is a fairytale restaurant,” it relevant. ners and similar events could said Sommy Irani, business devel- Originally, the novel was met overshadow the political message opment manager at 8 Hospitality, with backlash for the graphic vio- behind the film and novel. the group hosting the event. “We’re lence perpetrated by Bateman—a But, Severance said his own here to help envision that restau- man who nail guns women to the everyday references to the film, rant for the general population.” floor before torturing them. Many like the event, is not criticism, but According to Irani, themed called the novel unadaptable, more of an ode to the film that is dishes, including a “bone marrow” including Ellis himself in a 2013 more timely than ever. appetizer and a specialty cocktail, interview with IndieWire.com, » GABRIEL DE LA MORA/CHRONICLE will be available. Staff will be in but the metaphorical message [email protected]
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» MARIA CARDONA » WESLEY HEROLD » ERIN BROWN video & blog PHOTO EDITOR PHOTO EDITOR PHOTO EDITOR reviews The oven is a storage unit: Stan Lee: It’s not all sci-fi: Ovens are made for cooking food. In Stan Lee is the father of modern comics and I boycotted watching “The X-Files” most Latino families, however, everyone the face of Marvel. He has created charac- for years simply because I don’t really knows that, before preheating the oven, ters such as the Fantastic Four, Spider-Man like things that deal with the super- you always have to take out pots and pans and Iron Man. He was even awarded the natural. It was a pleasant surprise that usually stored there. My roommates hate National Medal of Arts in 2008. some episodes could actually happen Video: “The Monster” me for it because of burned cookware. in real life, and that character Dana Simon’s Cat The heroes have more character flaws: Scully uses logic and reason to describe Give foil a new purpose: seemingly otherworldly happenings. DC heros’ weaknesses, are usually only Simon is a lucky cat owner—or so Foil has become cereal bowls, a tool to temporary or used as a plot device to Gillian Anderson: you think. His entertaining feline scrub off grease, a replacement curling create dramatic tension, such as Super- harbors a fear of cleaning appli- iron, and can even fix satellite antennas. man’s Kryptonite weakness. Within Mar- Gillian Anderson, who plays the red- ances. It starts off with the curious Expand your creativity with kitchen sup- vel, characters can be narcissistic and al- headed, shoulder pad-clad FBI agent, kitty batting at an unsuspecting plies. Foil can’t be in microwaves, so use coholic like Tony Stark, or nerdy and poor sets a positive example for women. vacuum cleaner. Cute, until the fear the iron to steam your quesadilla. like Peter Parker. Their deep flaws engage Scully is fierce and sarcastic, friendly becomes too overwhelming and the the reader because the heroes are more and emotional, and does not let anyone cat resorts to self-defense. Simon’s Vicks and miracles: relatable and real, which helps maintain push her around. cat leaves no room for mercy when the suspension of disbelief. he returns to the room with a blunt Grandparents and mothers would use Effects: this on their children for not only colds, object. The scaredy-cat seals the Better movies: vacuum cleaner’s dismal fate. but for anything that involved pain, Premiering in 1993, “The X-Files” is though Vicks has nothing to do with re- It’s no question that Marvel Entertain- a quintessential ‘90s TV show. Along lieving pain or broken hearts. Next time ment has been dominating superhero with that era came “cheesy” CGI ef- you’re feeling any kind of discomfort, rub genre of film for the past few years with fects. These effects aren’t distracting: Vicks where it hurts. franchises like the Avengers and Iron they’re fun! Sometimes it’s good to live Man, DC has had flop after flop with films life a little simpler. Is it butter or is it arroz con frijoles?: like “the Green Lantern or “Superman.” Chemistry: Butter containers can be one of the most It’s more progressive: Blog: “Chicago annoying and exciting things in the world I can’t mention “The X-Files” without for a Latin family. These hidden gems are Marvel is always pushing for diversity in noting the amazing chemistry that leads Review of Books” a secret container when you’re too poor comics, like the first black hero—Black David Duchovny as Fox Mulder and An- to buy Tupperware. This will save your Panther—and strong female roles, even derson have. It made me realize how The Chicago Review of Books is Spanish rice from spoiling! replacing Thor with a female lead. good a show it is, and I keep coming an independent literature review back for more. I’m on season seven, so encouraging diversity by challeng- I’m still wondering if they’ve kissed yet. ing antiquated literary tradition—a Add water and it’s like new: Exists in our own world: timeline established by Western To this day, my mother still adds water to The Marvel stories do not take place in a It brings people together: elitism. It prizes, for instance, the dish soap, and it’s “como nuevo.” For the separate universe from our own. This al- works of Jane Austen over Sam additional $7 going to soap, the options lows the comics to talk about the socio- I have bonded with many friends, new Selvon. The website features reviews, are endless and the necessities on your economic climates of the time. Whether and old, over this series. If you’re one of interviews and diverse literary news. grocery list can be moved up. The trick it is Captain America fighting Hitler or those friends, you can expect late night It is a great place to discover your when adding the water is shaking that Spider-Man dealing with 9/11, Marvel ramblings about my latest theories and next favorite author. bottle to some merengue tunes. always feels far more relevant. silly things Mulder has done.
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When the top language-learning app The first track from Nick Jonas’ album Lady Gaga’s new single, “A-Yo,” released Disney’s 1993 “Hocus Pocus” film is Doulingo came out with artificial intel- Last Year was Complicated debuted its mu- Oct. 18, is not as catchy as her other re- my favorite Halloween-themed mov- ligence-powered chat bots, I expected sic video exclusively on Tidal Oct. 12. Tak- cently released songs like “Perfect Illu- ie next to Casper. From Bette Midler’s better quality. Instead of practical or ing place in New Orleans for Mardi Gras, sion.” Her range is naturally impressive, amazing performance to the 1990s even realistic exchanges, it feels more the video—now available on Vimeo and but the song doesn’t show that skill. Gaga effects, this movie will “put a spell on like talking to the TV screen during an YouTube—uses special effects to make the has raised the level of her talent as an ac- you” and can be watched 100 times episode of “Dora the Explorer.” For now, video extra trippy with skeleton doodles tress and a vocal performer, but the single without ever getting sick of it. Also, a real-life conversation with a native and hallucination-like scenes. The video is not up to Gaga-level and sounded more thank to Freeform’s “13 Nights of Hal- speaker remains the best way of immers- and his performance is just one of the rea- like a lower-level pop star’s song. Overall, it loween,” you don’t have to worry about ing yourself in a new language. sons Nick is the best Jonas Brother. wasn’t catchy or mind-blowing. your original VHS copy breaking.
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The new board game app remixes clas- YouTube sensation Miranda Sings— Michigan’s funkiest band Vulfpeck re- As much as I love the Cubs and Chica- sic chess by giving the user and the played by Colleen Ballinger—released her leased its new album The Beautiful Game go pride, the traffic near Wrigley Field computer or real-life opponent random own Netflix series Oct. 14 called “Haters Oct. 17. The album’s 10 original tracks are and the surrounding area is unbear- pieces instead of the typical ones. While Back Off.” The series follows Miranda, jam-packed with groovy melodies and able. It only took me one really expen- it’s a fun spin on an ancient game, it’s her uncle, mom, sister and several love odd lyrics that make me want to dance. sive Uber ride to find that out. After not frustrating trying to win with seven interests through her rise to “fame.” The The band’s weirdness is what makes the moving in traffic for 20 minutes, the knights, one bishop and four rooks. At humor is the same style as popular mov- album so great because Vulfpeck isn’t CTA proved not to be any faster and least the pieces still move as they are ies like “Napoleon Dynamite,” but a little afraid to push boundaries. But no matter was packed with loud, drunker Cubs supposed to, and the game still ends more serious. Although this show will be how great these songs are, nothing will fans leaving no room for anyone else. when the king is captured. I think I’ll enjoyed most by Miranda fans, it is still beat its song “Funky Duck” from its 2015 Looks like the only way to get around stick with my “Harry Potter” chess set. absolutely hilarious for everyone. album Thrill of the Arts. during Cubs games is to walk.
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Chicago Transit Authority uses scanners telephones in multiple locations across to track passengers as they enter train campus,” according to the Campus Safety Burden of security should be stations, but that would require a siz- & Security section of Columbia’s website. able investment of time and money the In the Oct. 17 article, Associate Vice put on college not students college likely cannot make right now. President of Safety & Security Ron Sodini While these issues are sorted out, suggested that students save the on-cam- recent string of laptop thefts—in general public, like its galleries and the the Office of Campus Safety & Security pus emergency number in their phones. two cases laptops were stolen Museum of Contemporary Photography. must find an immediate way to improve While this is good advice, many A right out of students’ hands—in The benefits of an open campus are security by hiring skilled officers students will not follow it. The col- buildings across campus have left stu- intrinsic to Columbia but cannot be dents questioning their safety on campus, justified if students are not safe. as reported Oct. 17 by The Chronicle. Students should be expected to The benefits of an open campus are The robbery victims suggested take basic safety precautions, like increasing the number of I.D. check- being aware of surroundings and not intrinsic to Columbia but cannot be points on campus to prevent future leaving their possessions unattended, crime, as reported in the article. but they should expect to be safe justified if students are not safe. Other city schools have implemented while on campus. Security must be strict I.D. policies in their downtown improved to meet those expectations. who are motivated by competitive lege needs to take responsibility and campuses. Columbia’s neighboring Increasing I.D. checkpoints, however, salaries to do their jobs well. Officers expand the emergency phone and alert institution, The School of The Art may be unwise. The Office of Campus are needed to patrol buildings as well systems on campus, instead of putting Institute of Chicago, requires I.D. checks Safety & Security has already stated as make their presence known in lob- the burden of safety on students. for everyone including guests entering that checkpoints for inspecting I.D.s bies or the first floor of buildings. A Finally, if campus security is going to campus buildings, according to SAIC’s are not feasible in every Columbia conspicuous security force can not implement these changes or any others, it campus security section of its website. building, as reported Oct. 17. only deter crime but improve access must improve how it communicates with Columbia, however, is an open cam- ID scanners are an alternative to man- to help in emergency situations. students as security measures are useless pus with resources available to the ual I.D. checks by security officers. The Currently, there are “emergency if students do not know about them. editorial
FBI should not be commended for For the sake of accuracy, auditors should be part of the data collec- tion process. If these statistics are collecting police brutality statistics yet flawed, they will be of limited use. Police brutality is a serious, chronic tarting in 2017, the FBI will launch While the Justice Department Chicago with documented police issue in police departments across a pilot program collecting national should be commended for this step, brutality issues but also from smaller the U.S., and it is important that Sstatistics on fatal and non-fatal the accuracy of this data and how it is police departments in less-populated government agencies on every level interactions between civilians and law used are important considerations. areas as a resource for the future. take responsibility for this problem enforcement officers. The statistics will One flaw in the proposed plan is The pilot program is beneficial and fighting against it. The federal be searchable online, according to an Oct. that the Justice Department can only because it will allow the FBI to see government is setting the precedent 13 article from The Washington Post. assess fines for departments that fail which collection methods work and that it takes police brutality seriously, Prior to this announcement, the only to report fatal incidents but cannot which do not, so that when a larger, and so should other jurisdictions. databases of these statistics were col- penalize the failure to report nonfatal permanent program is implemented, The Marshall Project, a nonprofit, non- lected by nongovernment publications incidents, according to The Washington the best practices for collecting and partisan news organization that focuses and organizations. Two notable and fre- Post article. Lack of enforcement reporting these statistics can be used. on criminal justice issues, said on May 15 quently cited databases were created by tools means a significant part of the Errors are always a problem in data that one of the “13 Important Questions The Guardian and The Washington Post. picture is likely to be missing. collection. For example, Chicago’s About Criminal Justice We Can’t Data collection by the federal In addition, the comprehensiveness inspector general said statistics Answer” is “How many police are inves- government will make statistics of this data, including the scope of the provided by the Independent Police tigated or prosecuted for misconduct?” more authoritative and uniform. It pilot program, also merits concern. Review Authority did not match up These statistics could answer that could also help indicate which police The pilot program needs to focus with actual incidents from October question, and many others about the jus- departments have exemplary prac- not just on collecting this informa- 2013 to September 2014, according tice system and police brutality, but only tices so others can emulate them. tion from departments in cities like to an Aug. 2 article from DNAinfo. if the statistics are collected effectively.
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amika Cross, an obstetrician and gynecologist, offered her medical T skills on a Detroit-to-Minneapolis In an era when diversity is paramount in Delta Air Lines flight after a passenger a couple of rows ahead became unresponsive, the workplace, there is still evidence that and a flight attendant asked for help. Instead of accepting her help, the discrimination is prevalent. flight attendant dismissed her in a con- descending manner, saying, “We are looking for actual physicians, nurses Cross is right when she said this being stereotyped. According to an or some type of medical personnel; we instance was “blatant discrimination.” Oct. 14, 2015, Atlantic article, black commentary don’t have time to talk to you,” and even Because she did not fit the “white male men feel a need to work longer hours called her “sweetie.” When Cross, whose in a white lab coat” stereotype of a phy- to dispel the idea of black men having account was chronicled in an Oct. 9 sician, the attendant ignored her. What a poor work ethic. The same article Skin color Facebook post, responded to the atten- is worse about this situation is that cites Latina attorneys who attempt to dant’s request for help by pressing her the attendant invalidated the abilities speak without revealing their accents. button to notify her, the attendant seemed Cross worked for many years to acquire. In an era when diversity is paramount does not shocked to discover Cross was an actual Judging professionals according to to the workplace, there is still evi- physician. Upon learning that, the atten- outdated and unfair stereotypes instead dence that discrimination is prevalent inhibit skill dant asked for Cross’s credentials, her of their skills is extremely detrimental. and there is a long way to go in terms specialty and why Cross was in Detroit. It is not only harmful to the professional, of inclusion. By ignoring the skills Cross said, in her Oct. 9 post, that but it is also a disservice to those who people of color have because of stereo- » CAROLYN BRADLEY the flight attendant accepted the assis- would otherwise benefit from the pro- types, employers are actually doing COPY EDITOR tance of a white, male doctor. Cross fessional’s skills. Had Cross not been at the workplace harm because they are said the male physician did not provide hand to answer questions about the ill not using the wide range of skills and credentials to the flight attendant, yet passenger’s blood sugar, the situation experience that these people may offer. the attendant accepted his offer. The could have been more harmful to the People of color should not feel a need attendant returned to Cross for advice passenger. It should only matter that to erase their identities to avoid work- on handling the passenger’s blood sugar. a service is being performed correctly, place discrimination. Their characters Delta stated Oct. 14 on its website that especially in a state of emergency. are being judged on their skin color, their it is currently conducting an investiga- People of color unfortunately face hair texture, their speech patterns and tion. The airline said any accusations discrimination in and out of the their personal lives. This discrimination of discrimination trouble them, and workplace. Assumptions are often is overlooking skill and ability—the real the experience Cross described “is not based on skin color and not on ability. measurement employers should use. reflective of Delta’s culture or the lives Because of this, people of color put our employees live out every day.” great pressure on themselves to avoid [email protected]
student poll “I didn’t even watch it because I “No. There was nothing to be changed. Did the final CALVIN watched the first one and I couldn’t I hate both of our options.” SCHWARZBACH do [another].” presidential debate senior cinema art + science major JAY BECERRA SARAH RUBIN change your “No. I honestly don’t think there was junior audio arts & acous- junior photography major opinion of either of anyone undecided at this point.” tics major the candidates?
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during specific times of the year, but I Columbia’s financial aid office needs improvements can assure you the extra employment would be a good thing. Lastly, if there are would like to express my concern should work toward making this process the same page, and maybe improvement any major issues or concerns—like the with the financial aid office. As a simple, not complicated and frustrating. in management is necessary. More Federal Government taking longer than I first-year transfer college student Employees should know exactly what to employees would be incredibly beneficial usual to disburse loan refunds to bank who is relying on loans to put herself say when asked certain questions; That as well. No one likes to be on hold for 30 accounts—[affecting] the students, then through school, I can tell you that having way students are not receiving different minutes; no one likes to sit in an office measures should be taken to inform the clear and concise communication with answers to the same questions. If I call for an hour just to get a single question students of such an issue. Send out a mass the individuals at the financial aid office on Monday with an inquiry, the answer answered. The more employees, the less email; do anything other than nothing. is essential. One of the most difficult that I get on that day should be the same wait time there will be in the office and aspects of college is paying for it; there- one I should get if I were to call on a on the phones. Perhaps, some of these Zakiya Anyanwu fore, the financial aid office and those in it Thursday. Employees should all be on extra employees will only be necessary junior business & entrepreneurship major
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30 THE CHRONICLE OCTOBER 24, 2016 METRO Anti-Trump protesters gather across from candidate’s hotel » ColumbiaChronicle.com/Multimedia
» MARIA CARDONA/CHRONICLE Demonstrators gathered Oct. 18 in front of the Trump International Hotel and Tower, 401 N. Wabash Ave. to protest Republican presidential nominee, Donald Trump. The group marched from Wabash Avenue to the front entrance of the hotel.
Trump protesters marched along Wabash Avenue into the downtown area. ‘Love Trumps Hate’ Chicago women protest candidate’s recent comments in front of hotel
» TAYLOR MORRIS and we will not have a sexist, misogynistic “We stand for the Constitution, our found- METRO REPORTER candidate for our president,’” Swiz said. “He ing principles, power to the people and the shouldn’t even be on the ballot, but Trump States,” Glaspie said. “Less power to the NEARLY 200 PROTESTERS, mostly Chicago is just representative of a bigger problem of corrupt government establishment that has women, “built a wall” around the Trump toxic masculinity and rape culture.” driven our country into the ground. This is International Hotel and Tower, chanting Attorney and participant Quinn Michaelis our last chance to save our country for the “This p---y votes,” “Love trumps hate,” and said she joined the protest because she thinks people, for the states and the Constitution.” “GOP hands off me.” “democracy is being threatened by Trump.” Counter protester Suzzanne Monk said The Oct. 18 protest was organized in “It’s amazing that we’re angry, but we’re she also attended to show support for Trump. response to republican presidential nom- organized, and we’re making our voices “Hillary Clinton will take this country in inee Donald Trump’s remarks in a leaked heard,” Michaelis said. “I could not be more a very dangerous direction,” Monk said. “We “Access Hollywood” video from 2005 includ- proud of the women of Chicago and the allies are here to stand up against the lies and ing his remark that he could grab women of the women of Chicago right now.” the smear that have been reported against “by the p---y.” Across the street from the protesters, a our candidate.” Professor at Harold Washington College’s small group of Trump supporters countered Chicago was not the only city with pro- Humanities Department, performer and fem- with signs reading things like “Lesbian tests, as Washington D.C. and New York City inism activist Alicia Swiz said she organized Hillary Clinton grabs plenty of p---y” and also had similar actions in front of Trump- the protest to make the issue more visible shouting “Donald Trump loves women!” owned hotels. throughout the Chicago area but wasn’t The counter protesters gathered across the “We answered the call of women across the expecting so much participation. She added street near the entrance of the Trump Hotel. country who are fed up with the type of lan- that she was excited to see local women Joshua Glaspie, one of the Trump group sup- guage that is being used against everybody Trump supporters counter-protested with coming together. porters, said he was trying to keep the peace in this country,” Michaelis said. attacks against Hillary Clinton on Oct. 18 at “We are out here as women and vocal and promote what Trump supporters stand the Trump International Hotel and Tower. supporters of women saying, ‘Hey, we vote, for as well as the Constitution. [email protected]
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»ARABELLA BRECK IN 500 WORDS OR LESS MANAGING EDITOR Looting should not deter aid to Haiti hile many people in the U.S. were concerned about Wthe effects Hurricane Matthew would have on Florida and surrounding states, Haiti, a country already suffering from past disasters and poor infrastructure, suffered worse effects from the same disaster. The crisis caused by Hurricane Matthew—a Category 4 hurricane—Oct. 4 in Haiti has not gone completely unno- ticed by the international community. The United Nations sent aid to the coun- try in an attempt to help people recover about aid among nongovernmental from this disaster, but U.N. trucks with organizations, other aid agencies and supplies were looted by Haitians, accord- the Haitian government. ing to an Oct. 16 Reuters article. The report recommended ensuring There are 1.4 million people in need of “adequate oversight, monitoring, and humanitarian aid in Haiti following this reporting of programs to allow account- hurricane, as reported by Reuters, and ability between donors…and the govern- this looting is a sign of the desperation ment of Haiti.” Haitians feel. Lack of accountability providing aid The looting also shows that Haitians leads to ineffective plans that fail to may distrust the U.N. and other humani- provide help where it is most needed. tarian aid providers coming to their coun- This lack of focus is most detrimental try, but this is not unwarranted. to the people on the ground who are After the earthquake in 2010, Haiti fell relying on this aid to survive. If Haiti victim to a cholera outbreak. This sum- received ineffective aid in the past, it mer, the U.N. admitted it was responsible is likely Haitians will not trust the aid for bringing the disease to Haiti because they are receiving now. it sent a group of peacekeeping soldiers Despite assistance interventions, from Nepal—where cholera was a preva- Haiti never fully recovered from the lent infection—to assist Haiti, according devastating earthquake and the follow- to an Oct. 20 ABC News article. ing cholera outbreak. Without proper The cholera outbreak caused 770,000 aid, it is likely it will take years for Haiti infections and approximately 9,200 to come close to recovering from this deaths since October 2010, according to hurricane and they are left susceptible the ABC News article. to future disasters. Even with proper An outbreak of this magnitude and the assistance, it will take a significant NORTHALSTED U.N. guilt are likely to cause distrust in amount of time to stabilize Haiti, which BUSINESS ALLIANCE the organization's current efforts to help is why aid efforts must be executed with the Haitian people. precision and understanding between Also, following the earthquake, it was Haitians and aid providers. found that the aid being provided in Haiti Looting trucks should not be seen as was not properly monitored by the agen- disrespect or be used as an excuse not cies or the government. to give the Haitian people the help that An Aug. 19, 2011, report from the they desperately need in order to con- Human Rights Watch found issue with tinue on the path of national recovery. many aid practices in Haiti including inadequate reporting and communication [email protected]
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neighborhood, he’s noticed that Choose Chicago, the city’s mar- Chicago growing as keting organization, has been advertising other neighborhoods tourism destination more heavily, such as Chinatown and Edgewater. » COURTNEY WOLFE bringing more people to Chicago “There’s work to be done [on the METRO REPORTER to support economic opportunities South and West sides], but I think in our neighborhoods,” Emanuel we are starting to see a change in CHICAGO WAS NAMED the second stated in the press release. that environment,” Barker said. greatest city in the nation to visit The Chicago Loop Alliance, an “There’s a huge surge in hotels, by Conde Nast Traveler’s 29th organization dedicated to attract- and that is going to create job annual Readers’ Choice Awards ing tourists to the downtown area, opportunities for some of those Oct. 17. started tracking pedestrian traffic disenfranchised communities, The award followed an Oct. 9 on State Street from Wacker Drive » SARAH IMPOLA/CHRONICLE [and] as those populations begin press release from Mayor Rahm to Congress Parkway on Jan. 1., Sciences Department and Chicago in tourism is increased marketing to gain employment, they can Emanuel that announced the city according to Michael Edwards, history expert, said while these to international tourists and the become vital contributors to their saw record tourism for the first president and CEO of CLA. are probably the biggest tourism appeal of Chicago’s diverse neigh- own communities.” three quarters of 2016. Edwards said that in an average numbers Chicago has ever seen, borhoods for those wanting to “go Choose Chicago could not be Overall tourism for the period week, 1.8 million–2.2 million peo- the city has always been popular. off the beaten path.” reached as of press time. of Jan. 1 through Sep. 30 increased ple walk on State Street. “Chicago’s always been an “I think we will continue to see Edwards pointed out that the 2.2 percent and grew by 6 percent “There’s a resurgence in down- attraction,” Pacyga said. “In the a growth because, through medi- city’s focus on tourism is beneficial in September alone, the press towns around the world,” Edwards 19th century, 500,000 people a ums like social media—Facebook for Chicago residents as well. release stated. said. “Millennials love downtown. year toured the Chicago stock- and Instagram—all our friends are “As someone who lives in This growth brings the city They all watched ‘Friends’ and yards and packing houses to see posting pictures of places [they] Chicago, I get to take advantage of closer to its goal of hosting 55 ‘Seinfeld’ growing up, and all of the slaughter of hogs and cattle.” have been, and that serves our all those tours and amenities, too,” million visitors annually by 2020, a sudden, downtowns are kind of Brian Barker, a professor at desire to want to go and see and Edwards said. “It’s a good time to Emanuel said. cool places.” DePaul University who teaches explore new places,” Barker said. be in Chicago; that’s for sure.” “These newest records show that Dominic Pacyga, a professor in a global tourism course, said he Barker added that while the our efforts are driving results and the Humanities, History & Social thinks the reason for the surge Loop is still the city’s peak tourism [email protected]
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for the Illinois Policy Institute, trucks are a “vital” part of the city’s Local food trucks struggle with new policies which has been working with the culinary landscape. aldermen that they lobbied were food truck industry and owners for However, she added, Chicago unfair restrictions. several years, said the institute is increased efforts this year to “The argument that food trucks trying its best to protect the busi- enforce the 2012 ordinance, which unfairly compete with restaurants ness’ economic rights. The orga- originally gave time for the busi- is ridiculous,” he said. nization has been reaching out to nesses to adjust to the new rules, Previous city laws have sup- press and reporters and working after discovering some trucks ported food truck businesses. In with the community, she added. were violating codes, including 2012, Emanuel introduced an “It’s really difficult to run a busi- parking in tow zones as well as ordinance that legalized food truck ness when you can only be open for fire and bus lanes. Businesses businesses that fell under the cat- two hours a day,” Rickert said. “If were also exceeding the two-hour egories: food to order, food truck there’s a two-hour limitation on parking limit. stands across the city, increased food trucks, food trucks are faced “This type of behavior is ille- hours of operation, and regular with either driving away from gal for all vehicles and will not be health inspections and training, customers or facing a $1,000 fine.” tolerated,” Stambaugh said in the according to the July 25, 2012 City On Oct. 19 at the Daley Center, emailed statement. of Chicago press release. 50 W. Washington St., a Chicago Manager of Sweet Ride Lupita » ERIN BROWN/CHRONICLE Now, food truck businesses judge heard the final arguments Kuri, who recently relocated to Beavers Coffee and Donuts owner, Gabriel Wiesen, said Chicago has only 70 food must refrain from operating about the constitutional of laws the Chicago suburbs because of trucks compared to Los Angles, which has thousands. within 200 feet of a brick-and- that affect that the food truck the rules and regulations, said the Head of the Illinois Food Truck mortar restaurant and are only owners. The judge will rule in cities regulations are “ridiculous.” » TAYLOR MORRIS METRO REPORTER Association and owner of Beavers able to park for a maximum of two December, as reported Oct. 19 by “It got so bad that I had to step Donuts, Gabriel Wiesen, said hours. According to IllinoisPolicy. CBS Chicago. away. It’s not worth it, even if I CHICAGO FOOD TRUCKS are facing Chicago has fewer than 70 food org, this forces businesses to fight According to an Oct. 20 emailed were to make $10,000 a day,” she major hurdles as Mayor Rahm trucks, while New York City has each other for limited operating statement from Mika Stambaugh, said. “[The city is] expecting trucks Emanuel has “threatened to more than 3,500, and Los Angles space in downtown Chicago, and director of Public Information for every week, every day. They [the unleash an onslaught of fines and has more than 10,000. the two-hour limit leaves very lit- the Department of Businesses city] stop businesses. They bother citations” against the city’s growing Wiesen said some of the con- tle time to prepare fresh food and Affairs and Consumer Protection, them.” industry, according to a statement cessions that were made in place serve customers. small businesses are important on IllinoisPolicy.org. to appease restaurants and the Diana Rickert, spokeswoman parts of the community, and food [email protected]
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filmed by Salome Chasnoff, a film- maker and installation artist who Quilt honors victims has previously done work about the prison industrial complex. of police shootings Chasnoff said she helped Wallis organize the project and docu- » COURTNEY WOLFE what we can do to take action to mented the quilting circles around METRO REPORTER change this cycle of violence,” the city in which sections of the Wallis said. quilt were being made. ONE HUNDRED FORTY-FOUR people The exhibit opening, Oct. 17 “I wanted to know more about killed by the Chicago Police in Robert Morris University’s [the individuals represented in Department or in CPD custody Murray-Green Library, included the quilt and] how they lived,” are now memorialized by artist a conversation with Dorothy Chasnoff said. “I didn’t just want » MARIA CARDONA/CHRONICLE Rachel Wallis’ newest exhibit. Holmes, Henrine Edwards, to know the worst thing that ever Dorothy Holmes (pictured above) and three other family members of those killed by police spoke at the Oct. 17 exhibit opening for ‘Gone But Not Forgotten,’ a quilt “Gone But Not Forgotten” is a Martinez Sutton and Gloria Pinex, happened to them. I wanted to that honors more than 100 police shooting victims. quilting project in collaboration family members of individuals know how they were loved by the with We Charge Genocide, an represented on the quilt. people that were closest to them Kofi Ademola, a Black Lives in the last decade who were not anti-police-violence group. There Chicago police killed Ronald and how their loss impacted and Matter organizer, said he hopes originally included in the quilt, were 15 quilting circles with a Johnson, Holmes’ son, at the age impacts their families, friends and Wallis and Chasnoff’s project will adding that she is in the process total of around 200 participants. of 25 on Oct. 12, 2014. their communities.” receive national attention. of planning a seventh panel of the The six-panel quilt, which “[‘Gone But Not Forgotten’] Although the video presented “It’s just a beautiful, heart- quilt to include them. stretches nearly 40 feet in length, means to me that I’m not the only Oct. 17 told the stories of only the warming project,” Ademola said. “Projects like this, they’re done, includes the victims’ names, ages one involved in the struggle,” four family members who spoke “In addition to bringing aware- but they’re not done,” Wallis said. and dates of death. Holmes said. “This support to me, at the opening, Chasnoff said the ness, it is also very therapeutic.” “Our hopes are that, over the next “People would come together, my family and to [my son’s] kids project will not be finished until While creating the project, year, the quilts will move around read aloud the stories of the indi- is showing me there’s people out she has filmed and presented the Wallis said she found that peo- Chicago to different community viduals who had been killed by there that really care about what’s stories of more than a hundred ple who are killed by the police spaces. We’ll just see where this police, embroider [the victims’] going on here in Chicago.” conversations with families of are not always counted. Through takes me.” names and information, and then Holmes was also interviewed those who have fallen victim to research, she said she has found talk about what this means and for the video portion of the exhibit, police shootings. more individuals killed by CPD [email protected]
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Political experts discussed the impact of the 2016 presidential candidates on state and local elections Oct. 17 at The Standard Club, 320 S. Plymouth Court. » WESLEY HEROLD/CHRONICLE Experts predict presidential race to affect Illinois elections
» ERIC BRADACH Sarah Brune, executive director of the METRO REPORTER ICPR, told The Chronicle that the election will be a test to see whether dissatisfaction LOW VOTER TURNOUT, reflecting lack of with the presidential candidates will affect enthusiasm for the presidential candi- smaller elections. dates, could hurt candidates in local and According to Real Clear Politics, state elections, said Chris Mooney, the which analyzes national political polls, director of the Institute of Government Democratic Candidate Hillary Clinton has and Public Affairs at the University of Illi- a 52.3 percent unfavorable rating, while her nois at Urbana-Champaign. opponent, Republican Donald Trump, has Mooney and other political experts a 60.9 percent unfavorable rating. Yepsen were panelists for “2016 Elections: What said those national numbers also reflect to Expect and Why,” held Oct. 17 at The Illinois sentiment. Standard Club, 320 S. Plymouth Court. Sharon Alter, who attended the event, is “If people are discouraged about their a co-chairwoman for the League of Women choices at the top of the ticket, that could Voters of Illinois, a nonpartisan organiza- lead [lack of enthusiasm] and inactivity [at tion that educates voters. She said most the polls],” Mooney said. people will vote for their party’s candidates, Another panelist, David Yepsen, director but they may not vote that way if they do not of the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at support the presidential candidate. Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, “By leaving [the presidential ballot] said Congress and Senate candidates have blank, they are deferring to the voters who less time to get out their message if they choose a particular candidate, [who] may have to explain and defend their positions not be the one they really want,” Alter said. on the presidential candidates. In response to an audience question, “Trump’s candidacy takes a lot of the Mooney suggested young voters find an oxygen out of the room for down-ballot issue that resonates with them, like financ- Republicans,” Yepsen said. ing college education. “The more a person Hosted by the Illinois Campaign for sees [how] the political system affects them Political Reform, a nonpartisan group that personally, the more likely they are to vote,” advocates public participation in elections, he said. the panel also included Natasha Korecki, Millennials should be asking questions a senior reporter for POLITICO, and like “Why aren’t we able to refinance our Amanda Vinicky, the Statehouse Bureau loans?” he said. Chief for National Public Radio Illinois. Brune agreed with Mooney’s advice and Discussing how the presidential race was said education about the importance of likely to affect the Senate campaigns of voter participation toward young voters Tammy Duckworth and Mark Kirk, Yepsen needs to be more effective. said Kirk has distanced himself from the “If we can find a better way to message, Republican base. we could increase the involvement from “[Kirk] already had problems with con- [millennials],” Brune said. servatives who thought he was too moder- ate,” Yepsen said. [email protected]
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Protesters calling for police reform gathered Oct. 20 outside CPD Headquarters on the LAQUAN, FROM FRONT two-year anniversary of the death of Laquan McDonald, who was killed by a CPD officer. Laquan McDonald Act, filed by State Rep. Kenneth Dunkin. Jones Rahm Emanuel needs to be held said the goal of the bill is to hold those in power accountable. accountable for the actions he has “We have asked Emanuel to chosen not to take. step down, but obviously, that is GWENDOLYN MOORE not what he is going to do,” Jones said. “[The Laquan McDonald Act] Moore said she does not think about changes made to the sys- would help that process go faster the mayor’s comments are genuine, tem, such as the Civilian Office of through recall legislation.” adding that if he had that mind- Police Accountability. Moore, a supporter of the set before, the McDonald incident Reid Gordon, a pastoral minis- Laquan McDonald Act, said she would not have happened. try student at Trinity Evangelical would like to see Emanuel step Tio Hardiman, executive Divinity School in Deerfield, said down because he failed to serve director for CeaseFire Violence he attended the anniversary event the Chicago community. Interrupters, said if the dash- to speak out against issues includ- “Rahm Emanuel needs to be held cam footage was never released, ing corruption in Chicago. accountable for the actions he has Emanuel would have taken the “The gospel of Jesus Christ com- chosen not to take,” Moore said. killing “to the grave.” pels me to take a stand for those Installing the Civilian Police Emanuel had wanted to hide who are being trampled by the Accountability Council is needed McDonald’s murder to save his powerful,” Gordon said. in order to have true change, reelection last year and only initi- Gordon said he thinks Van according to Hardiman, who ated police accountability reforms Dyke’s actions went further than shared Moore’s sentiments. because he was forced to, accord- needed, calling it “a gross miscar- “[A police review authority] ing to Hardiman. riage of justice.” should not be appointed by the Hardiman called the actions on Pastor of Kingdom Life Center mayor,”he added. “To make a long the McDonald incident a “code of Church Kevin Jones worked story short, [Emanuel] needs to go.” silence 2.0,” and said the mayor closely with William Calloway » WESLEY HEROLD/CHRONICLE was not “genuine and sincere” in creating House Bill 6616, The [email protected]
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