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hronicle ON c ColumbiaChronicle.com The Of cial News Source of Columbia College Chicago March 8, 2010 Volume 45 Number 22 THEWEB Authors discuss future of journalism Two reporters say integration with technology necessary for survival of ‘Fourth Estate by Stephanie Saviola Assistant Metro Editor
WITH BANKRUPT newspapers and an abun- dance of job losses among reporters, most people have turned to the Internet or blogs to get their daily news. But two men are determined to change that and save the dying journalism industry. The two authors of “The Death and Life of American Journalism” came to Chica- go on March 4 to discuss their book and where they believe the future of journalism is headed. Robert W. McChesney, professor in the Brent Lewis THE CHRONICLE Music performance major and friend of Jay Polhill, Taylor Streiff, spoke Friday afternoon at a memorial service held in Polhill’s honor.
Our media institutions were bought by very large ‘I will carry him in my heart forever’ corporations for huge Loved ones mourn statement read. “We are deeply saddened amounts of money.” after photography by this tragic loss, and our thoughts and student found dead —John Nichols prayers as a community are with Jay’s family and friends. Jay was a hard-working My heart breaks to Department of Communication at the Uni- by Laura Nalin student and his instructors and fellow versity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and Assistant Campus Editor students enjoyed having him in class. He think of all he will never John Nichols, The Nation’s Washington cor- will be greatly missed by the faculty, sta respondent, spoke to the public and journal- A COLUMBIA photography student was found and students whose lives he touched. As get to do.” ism students. dead on March 2 in the Little Calumet River we focus on our students who have just —Tiana Sakona “We won’t talk to you today about jour- at 126th Street and Stony Island Avenue. lost a friend, we will continue to work nalists or newspapers or media, we are here The body was identifi ed by the Cook County with the Chicago Police Department and rare human being with a unique way of to talk about democracy,” said Nichols, who Medical Examiner’s Office let them speak, as appropriate, viewing the world. The striking insights is also the associate editor of The Capital as 20-year-old Jay Polhill, of to the investigation into Jay’s in his beautiful photographs showed you Times in Madison, Wisc. “This is a crisis about Lena, Ill. death. Our entire community an unexpected perspective, even when they whether we are going to have democracy in Polhill was last seen outside is saddened and a ected by his depicted common objects. Though he didn’t the 21st century because the bottom line is: of his University Center passing. Let’s pull together as always show it easily, Jay deeply loved his Without journalism there is no democracy.” dormitory, 525 S. State St., on the Columbia College Chicago family, friends and his art.” Both of the authors are co-founders of Feb. 28. As of press time the community and support his Sakona added that Polhill had an innate the Free Press, a national, non-partisan cause of death had not yet been family and all others who ability to make his way into people’s hearts. organization for media reform. In the book, released, according to The need support because of this “Even when we were frustrated with they discussed old philosophies regarding Chicago Police Department’s Patrick Smith THE CHRONICLE shocking loss.” each other, he would look at me, and I the foundations of this country because O ce of News A airs. Jay Polhill Polhill’s girlfriend, Tiana would melt,” Sakona said. “My heart breaks they believe the current media model is A statement was released March 4 by Sakona, remembers him as being a gentle to think of all he will never get to do, and broken. The authors discussed their ideas Columbia President Warrick L. Carter, in and caring individual. how much the world has lost both a special on how to solve the problem of the dying which he formally announced the death “Jay was one of the most endearing person and brilliant artist in his leaving us. world of journalism. and expressed sincere regrets on behalf of people I’ve ever known,” Sakona said. “He I will carry him in my heart forever.” “The American tradition of a strong the college. was so kind and gentle, but also had a fi re, A tribute was held last Friday afternoon independent press is imperiled,” said “Regrettably, the news has reported that an energy, and love for life that a ected on March 5 in memory of Polhill in the the body of our missing student, Jay Polhill, everyone he was around. His comical, easy » SEE JOURNALISM PG. 31 a photography major, has been found,” the going personality was contagious. He was a » SEE POLHILL, PG. 6
INDEX Overseeing the dead CAMPUS 2 H&F 9 Students’ honors March Madness A&C 13 on display On Stage COMMENTARY 26 » SEE PG. 3 » SEE PG. 15 » SEE PG. 29 A&C CAMPUS METRO METRO 29 2 THE CHRONICLE I MARCH 8, 2010
EDITOR’S NOTE NEWS FLASH 3/9/10 Captivity concerns Loop Mosaic Tour THINGS AT Sea- keep them in captivity. Chris Forillo, operations manager for the Society of American Mosaic Artists, World in Orlando, A wonderful local example of such efforts will lead a free, three-hour walking tour of downtown Chicago’s mosaic displays, Fla., have returned is the Shedd Aquarium’s commitment to and will feature artists Marc Chagall and Louis Comfort Tiffany. The tour begins to normal. Killer protect sea otters that were harmed in the at 2 p.m. at the 1104 Center. whale shows 1989 Exxon-Valdez oil spill that occurred in including “Believe” the Prince William Sound, in Alaska. The oil, Meeting at 1104 Center have resumed, which permeated the otters’ fur, stripped 1104 S. Wabash Ave. money is pouring the fur of its insolative properties, leaving in and the media the otters unable to survive in the wild. This 3/10/10 blitz surround- is when I favor keeping such animals in by Bethany Reinhart ing trainer Dawn captivity versus releasing them back into “World Enigma” Editor-in-Chief Brancheau’s death their natural habitats where they would has subsided. Here in Chicago, Bran- undoubtedly not survive. This annual multimedia exhibition celebrating the creative and artistic talents of cheau was laid to rest March 1 at St. Rita Other arguably positive reasons for international students, the International Student Organization and international of Cascia Shrine Chapel on the city’s keeping wild animals in captivity include student allies. Festivities will begin at noon and conclude at 6 p.m. South Side. conservation efforts, education and Although headlines have faded about public awareness. Brancheau’s violent death and Tilikum, the However, with that said, it is imperative Quincy Wong Center for Artistic Expression, Wabash Campus Building killer whale responsible, there are still many for people to keep in mind that these are 623 S. Wabash Ave. unanswered questions. The tragic incident wild animals that should not be placed in has the scientific and marine activism captivity solely for public entertainment communities abuzz about Tilikum’s his- or profit. Dolphin and whale shows, such as 3/11/10 tory, whether this fatal incident could have those held at SeaWorld, may be exciting and been prevented and how to take proper incredibly entertaining for the public, but Cinema Slapdown, Round 23: “Jesus Camp” precautions going forward. Which leaves what are such shows and captivity doing one major question on the minds of many: to these animals? Just because a dolphin’s Should killer whales or other animals be physiological make-up creates the appear- The Film and Video Department teams up with the Critical Encounters “Fact and kept in captivity in the first place? ance of a smiling, joyous animal does not Faith” series to present “Jesus Camp,” a documentary about the teaching of Animals that would otherwise live in mean they are actually happy. It is easy to children spiritual right and wrong and filmed in the United States’ Bible Belt. The their own natural habitats in the wild are lose sight of such concerns while being screening will begin at 7 p.m., followed by a discussion of the film. kept in captivity for numerous reasons, entertained and mesmerized by these ani- making this question difficult, if not impos- mals as they perform for the public. Film Row Cinema, 1104 Center sible, to answer. However, it is important for As for the case of Tilikum the killer whale 1104 S. Wabash Ave. all of us to take facts and conditions into and the regrettable death of his trainer consideration and become informed about Brancheau, it is important to raise the ques- the reality of the captive animals in our own tion of why this whale was in captivity and 3/12/10 city and around the world. what its living conditions were like. Sea- Despite tragedies such as Brancheau’s World will undoubtedly defend its facilities “U-Turn” Fashion Event death, there are arguably many good reasons and the treatment of its animals, but until why animals are held in captivity. One of the SeaWorld can provide an open ocean for Hosted by Jon Content, the Columbia Urban Music Association presents a fash- best examples is for rehabilitation efforts. If these majestic creatures, its facilities will ion show with local live performances. VIP guests will be admitted at 6 p.m., animals are wounded in their own environ- always be sub-par in comparison to their doors for general admission seats will open at 6:30 p.m. ments, especially at the hands of humans, natural habitat. our efforts to protect and rehabilitate them 1104 Center are commendable and a justifiable reason to [email protected] 1104 S. Wabash Ave. STAFF Want to see your Columbia-related event mentioned in News Flash? Management Health & Fitness Contact The Chronicle at (312) 369-8999. Bethany Reinhart Editor-in-Chief Jeff Graveline Assistant Health & Fitness Editor Jazzy Davenport Managing Editor Ivana Susic Assistant Health & Fitness Editor
Campus Photo FOR THE RECORD 2/1/10 Benita Zepeda Campus Editor Lenny Gilmore Senior Photo Editor Laura Nalin Assistant Campus Editor Andy Keil Photo Editor “Columbia student famous on the ice”: In its Feb. 1 edition, The Chronicle Ciara Shook Assistant Campus Editor Brent Lewis Photo Editor published an article about Columbia journalism student Ashley Cebak’s figure skat- ing career. Upon further investigation, The Chronicle found numerous assertions Arts & Culture Graphics published in the article to be false or unverifiable. The Chronicle has been unable to Colin Shively Arts & Culture Editor Jonathan Allen Graphic Designer verify the following information: Cebak’s correct age and date of birth, her mother’s Mina Bloom Assistant Arts & Culture Editor Lisa Danielson Graphic Designer Cody Prentiss Assistant Arts & Culture Editor Jonathan Remoquillo Graphic Designer history as a former figure skater, her father’s history as former hockey player, the Luke Wilusz Assistant Arts & Culture Editor Erik Rodriguez Graphic Designer age at which Cebak began skating and whether she moved up two levels during her first figure skating class. Additionally, The Chronicle was unable to verify whether Metro Multimedia Cebak was able to opt out of a physical education class and lunch to train during her Stephanie Saviola Assistant Metro Editor Cristina Aguirre Multimedia Editor high school years, whether she trained with a former “Disney on Ice” star, whether Patrick Smith Assistant Metro Editor Chris Ramirez Assistant Multimedia Editor she spent any time skating in Lake Placid, N.Y., if she has ever skated professionally Margaret Lang Assistant Metro Editor or if she raised money for charities through figure skating. Advertising In addition to assertions that The Chronicle could not verify, several statements Commentary Ren Lahvic Advertising and Business Manager were also found to be false. Cebak did not win a bronze medal from the United Spencer Roush Commentary Editor Andrew Billmyer Advertising Account Executive Victoria Swanson Advertising Account Executive States International Skating Union in 2003, she did not place second in the U.S. Copy Figure Skating Open in 2004 and she did not participate in Olympic trials, as there Emi Peters Copy Chief Operations are no Olympic trials in figure skating, but rather a competition called The United Amber Meade Copy Editor Kevin Obomanu Operations Manager States National Figure Skating Championship. The Chronicle was unable to verify Taylor Norris Copy Editor Dana LaCoco Assistant Operations Manager that Cebak has ever skated in The United States National Figure Skating Champion- Lisa Wardle Copy Editor ships at any level. The Chronicle sincerely apologizes to its readers for these errors. Web Senior Staff Chris Richert General Manager Kevin Lilienthal Webmaster Jeff Lyon Faculty Adviser
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Annual gallery honors student work cago Tribune. one dimensional view of them as beginning The first-place winner was film-directing students in my class. I like to continue the major Jason Gerber, second place was inter- mentor and teaching relationship.” active media arts major Laura Thompson, Farmilant said she believes nominat- third place winner was fine art major Erol ing the students to be a part of the gal- S. Harris II and the fourth place winner was lery boosts their self confidence and will fine art major Jennifer Hansen. give them a feel for experiences following Matt Avignone, senior photography their graduation. major, said he was glad his work was fea- She said Avignone has established out- tured in the gallery. Avignone has been standing work as an undergrad and has working on an independent project in impressed her. which he shoots Logan Square residents “He’s really a go-getter,” Farmilant said. with a view camera, a process which he said “He just sort of does everything from com- takes a while but has proved rewarding in mercial photography to being an entrepre- the end. neur, all while being in school full time, so I “My idea for the project started about a thought that he really demonstrated what year ago,” Avignone said. “I was walking a Columbia student is.” down my street, and I had observed in my Another student who has work featured neighborhood that people literally chill in the exhibit is junior fine arts major EJ on their stoops during warmer times of Hill. He said he focuses more on perfor- the months. I had always wanted to go up mance art where he likes to use his body and talk with them and take pictures, and as his material. His video featured in the finally this past semester, I got up the cour- gallery was what he called an “endurance age to do it.” piece,” where he stood in a room, blowing Avignone added he wanted to challenge into the camera for about six minutes. Lenny Gilmore THE CHRONICLE himself by using the view camera. “Since I work mainly performatively, Julia Maklar views work on display at the “Hokin Honors” exhibition on March 4. Maklar, a sophmore fine “I picked the hardest thing, which would I like to use my body in my pieces,” Hill arts major, has some of her own work on display at the exhibition entitled “Growth to Erode.” be street photo,” Avignone said. “View cam- said. “I’m interested in physically testing eras are usually used in the studio or for my body, such as taking a really mundane Faculty-sponsored awards phy, fashion design, art and design, interac- landscapes, not random images of people action as just blowing and seeing how gallery gives recognition, space tive arts and media and film and video. Each off the street, so it was challenging.” my body would react to blowing over and to future student artists body of work varied in materials, ranging Mary Farmilant, one of Avignone’s previ- over again. I just started taking really deep from silver gelatin on acrylic rag paper to a ous photography professors, said she rec- breaths in and out until all my muscles by Laura Nalin handmade book displaying codes by artist ommended his art be featured in the gallery tensed and my legs gave up from under me Assistant Campus Editor Laura Thompson that were placed on Chi- because of his exceptional work. and I passed out.” cago landmarks; when scanned by smart “I teach beginning photography classes, Hill’s work has been featured in four THE OPENING reception for Columbia’s 17th phones, the pieces display a brief hisory of so sometimes you get students interested previous Columbia galleries, this being his annual “Hokin Honors” exhibition was the attraction. in the material and students that are not second exhibition in the Hokin Annex. held on March 4. The exhibition, located in The students that were recommended to that keen on participating in classes,” “I actually have work featured in the the Hokin Annex of the Wabash Campus submit their art were judged by a jury. The Farmilant said. “I try to stay in touch with Excess/Access, which is at the C33 Spaces Building, 623 S. Wabash Ave., features vari- jury included Lisa Dorin, assistant cura- those students who were responsive and Gallery show right now, so I’m probably ous work by students who were selected by tor of contemporary art at the Art Insti- proactive in class. I send e-mails a couple going to go over there tonight,” Hill said. faculty members. tute of Chicago, adjunct faculty member times a month regarding scholarships and He said he felt honored to be a part of The room holds 54 pieces of art created by and renowned artist Sabrina Katz and Lori different student competitions because I 17 students in majors including photogra- Waxman, a freelance art critic for the Chi- like to get the full 360 view, as opposed to x SEE GALLERY, PG. 6 CAMPUS POLL
What are you doing to prepare for your midterms? Sparse turnout at College Council “I’m actually not really doing SGA, Campus Environment anything. Going to fight vandalism, Columbia to class and study- plans tuition increase ing not part of my mindset right now.” by Ciara Shook Assistant Campus Editor
Chris Eroaddus THE MARCH meeting of the College Coun- Senior, AEMM major cil was executed in a quick but thorough manner as many members of the board “Just bringing my were not in attendance. notes with me and Administrators not present included taking notes in Steven Kapelke, provost and senior vice class.” president; Alicia Berg, vice president of campus environment; Louise Love, vice president for Academic Affairs and a hand- ful of faculty members who missed the Stefanie Melone monthly meeting on March 5 in the 1104 Junior, Marketing Center, 1104 S. Wabash Ave. major Lenny Gilmore THE CHRONICLE Announcements to the council were “Just studying a lot made by David Flatley, executive director Mark Kelly spoke before College Council during the March 5 meeting. The 2010 - 11 tuition will raise undergraduate tuition by 0.3 percent and graduate students would see a raise of 0.5 percent. more. My gen-eds of the Center for Community Arts Partner- are going to be a ships, Andrew Whatley, academic program Jay Polhill in his administrative report. Loop where Polhill’s photographs and little bit harder manager for Academic Affairs, Norman He announced a vigil that was held at 3 thoughts from students and faculty will than other classes.” Alexandroff, director of student commu- p.m. the same day in the Quincy Wong be posted. nications and Thom Clark, community Center for Artistic Expression, located Kelly also reported Warrick L. Carter, media workshop president. in the Wabash Campus Building, 623 S. president of Columbia, will announce Madisen Daugherty Mark Kelly, vice president of Student Wabash Ave. a tuition increase for the 2010-11 Sophomore, Affairs, addressed the college’s recent Kelly said there would be a digital Undecided major loss of sophomore photography major remembrance wall through the Student x SEE COUNCIL, PG. 7 4 THE CHRONICLE I MARCH 8, 2010
And when they do visit, they risk a parking ticket from the campus cops. There are bonuses though, such Campus living as campus arts events, use of the campus gym and the quiet that Family of professor the family lived before Bob Cook- comes with winter break. That’s lives in dorms at Deegan was recruited away from when Maeve has the run of the Duke University a Stanford University program in place, so she and her friends can Washington. Maeve left a neigh- enjoy the rec room and its flat- by Eric Ferreri borhood where her best friend screen television - and pool and MCT Newswire lived next door and moved into a foosball tables. cramped room at the back of the Bob Cook-Deegan is a public MAEVE COOK-DEEGAN will have Cook-Deegan compound, a retro- policy professor and director of plenty of new experiences when fitted apartment fashioned from Duke’s Center for Genome Ethics. she heads off to college this fall. several standard dorm rooms. When he was recruited to Duke, he But dorm life won’t be one of The apartment is long and insisted on living with his family them. narrow, with a spacious kitchen, in a dorm. This was an attempt Maeve, a 17-year-old Durham a cozy living room, two bedrooms, to recapture the experience he Academy senior, has already two bathrooms and a giant dog had as an undergrad at Harvard, spent six years living in a Duke bed for Oshie. where faculty members live in University residence hall as the For Maeve, life has been one “houses” with students and act as daughter of one of the university’s slow transition. When she moved advisers. The idea is to elimi- 13 faculty-in-residence professors. in at age 12, she got funny looks nate barriers between faculty Which means she’s already from students who may have and students and enhance the had a few “crazy college mistaken her for a resident’s little academic experience. kids” moments. sister. As she grew, she began to fit “I figured this would be the MCT Newswire Exhibit A: “I walked out the door in more. Now 17, she’s just a year most efficient way to learn this Maeve-Cook Deegan gets into her car behind Duke’s Alspaugh dorm before yesterday and there was a guy or two younger than the students. new universe,” he said. “I learn a going to swim practice at Durham Academy. with his shirt off,” Maeve recount- Still, she doesn’t mix with them whole lot more about the students ed recently. “And his friend was much. In fact, the most interac- hanging out with them and then helps organize dorm events, out- he brings them coffee and dough- reading what people had written tion she has with students is eating breakfast with them.” ings and educational activities, nuts. But while he’s a familiar on him the day before.” during fire drills, which often The faculty-in-residence model though he has no official disci- enough presence in the dorm that Such is life in Alspaugh dorm come on weekends or late at night. is not common at Triangle uni- plinary duties. The informal: He students refer to him simply as on Duke’s East Campus, Maeve’s “This year hasn’t been so bad,” versities, though North Caro- becomes a crisis counselor on “BCD,” there are boundaries. home since she was 12. She lives said Maeve, who will enroll at the lina State started a program this occasion when an overstressed “I’m not one of the gang,” he there with her parents, Bob and University of St. Andrews in Scot- year aimed at bringing a faculty student bangs on the door in the said. “There’s a definite discon- Kathryn, and their dog, Oshie, land this fall. “They’ve learned member to live in a residence hall. middle of the night. nect between the student and the a friendly mutt named for a how to use the microwave.” In exchange for free housing, It’s an arrangement he likes. faculty. Every year, I do have very Swiss lake. Dorm life can be frustrating at utilities and Wi-Fi, Cook-Deegan He routinely chats with his stu- close friendships with students, For Maeve, Duke dorm life was a times. It’s hard to direct friends is both a formal and informal dents and when they camp out but it’s not the expectation.” dramatic change from the subur- to her dorm, which is tucked adviser to the 120 students who in Krzyzewskiville for weeks to ban bliss of Annapolis, Md., where away in the back of the campus. live in Alspaugh. The formal: He score coveted basketball tickets, [email protected]
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State of the College Address Dr. Warrick Carter President of Columbia College Chicago
Hosted by Jessica Valerio President of the Student Government Association
Wednesday, March 10th 12-2 p.m. Stage Two (2nd Floor - 618 S. Michigan) 6 The Chronicle I MARCH 8, 2010
xx HOKIN care of the problems where you’re at xx POLHILL great. It was the most serious I’ve ever before you go off and try to take care of seen Jay. Photography was his passion.” Continued from PG. 3 the rest of the problems,” Gerber said. Continued from Front Page Zanna Pearman, sophomore film stu- “We actually did feed about 50 home- dent at Columbia, remembers Polhill as the work featured in the honors exhibition, less people during that shoot. We filmed the chance to write their memories on having a magnetic personality. especially because of all the other artists real homeless people and told them we’d small canvases or cards as well as share “He was just really friendly,” Pear- who were part of the gallery. come back and bring food, which we did. their favorite stories of their relationship man said. “Everyone that met him “It feels really awesome,” Hill said. It was a fun way to serve the community with Polhill. definitely liked him right away. A lot of “There’s a lot of amazing work here, and and make a film.” Flowers lined the stage as a slideshow people have come up to me and have I know a lot of the people here, so it’s nice “The Food Critic,” one of Ger- of Polhill’s artwork was displayed on a been like, ‘Oh yeah, I met him and he to see all my friends here hangin’ out and ber’s newer films, is about a head large projector screen and Mark Kelly, vice was really awesome,’ and they had only showing their work.” chef who is caught sleeping with a food president of student affairs, welcomed met him once, but he had made an impact The first place winner, senior film direct- critic’s wife. He is fearful that the food the guests. on them.” ing major Jason Gerber, broke the mold for critic is going to come into the restaurant “I did not know Jay personally, but in Pearman, who met Polhill while the typical gallery space by featuring short and write a bad review, so he devises a plan the last several days I’ve had the opportu- living in the University Center last films in the gallery. with the owner of the restaurant to kill nity to speak to students, faculty and staff year, said she and her friends are sup- The winning film, “The World Within,” the food critic. With a series of and I’ve come to realize what a beloved porting each other by remembering a five-minute film that features a fantasy twists and turns, the two end up murdering character Jay was,” Kelly said. “All of the his cheerful personality. world, won festival acclaim in the past, the wrong man, and a bad review is still work behind me “He was always joking but had yet to be featured in a Columbia written in the end. is Jay’s work, and around and always trying exhibit. “The World Within” is what Gerber Gerber said although he has been it speaks to this to lighten the mood, so referred to as a “feel good film,” and is about recognized in the film festival cir- very talented, we’re all trying to joke two teenagers stuck in an elevator. The cuit, he was excited to be featured in a committed artist This college, you the students, around and remember duo envision a fantasy world together and Columbia gallery. and photogra- you the faculty and staff took his funny things he would say form bond of friendship which follows into “It’s a really neat thing because it’s pher who was gifts and turned them into gold.” and just think of what he romance. At the conclusion of the film the kind of my first public recognition clearly a man that would say if he was here,” elevator gets fixed and the two are removed at Columbia,” Gerber said. “It’s sort was charming, Pearman said. from the fantasy world. They soon after of a very unique venue, and to have personable and -Jane Polhill Chicago-based band, The re-enter the world together. won first place was enthralling. I brought smiles to Ivorys, will be playing a Two other films featured in the gallery don’t think I’ve ever won a competition everyone around show at the Metro, 3730 N. were “Hunger” and “The Food Critic.” ever before, so it’s really neat.” him. So we are gathered today to Clark St., on March 26 in remembrance “Hunger” is what Gerber referred to as Avignone also said he is happy that his remember him and also to remind of Polhill. a “message film,” bringing attention to work was featured in the gallery. ourselves of our values as part of “The whole night will be a memorial to homelessness in America. The film focuses “I’m extremely excited to be in this community.” him,” Pearman said. “People are going to on a young Jewish boy on his way to the the show,” Avignone said. “I make Kelly added that Polhill’s mother, Jane, be reading some stuff and there will be airport to help bring aid to the poverty in goals every year and one of my main wanted the students, faculty and staff pictures of him, so that’s being planned Africa. The young boy sees homeless people goals was to be in a gallery and to know what an impact they made on out, but that would be a really cool thing on the sidewalk, and as he arrives at the to have made it happen within the first his life. for people to go to.” airport, he decides to leave the airport and three months of the year. I’m super happy. “Columbia College was the greatest Andrew Bockelman, freshman music go help a number of homeless people he Now I gotta make new ones.” thing that ever happened to this young composition major, said something about saw on the street. man,” Jane Polhill said. “This college, you Polhill “just made you happy.” He recalled “What it’s kind of saying is to take [email protected] the students, you the faculty and staff took within the first few weeks of school that his gifts and turned them into gold. Jay Polhill told him Pokemon Snap, a video was happy, thrilled and I never heard any- game, inspired him to pursue photogra- thing but, ‘Mom, I’ve found my home.’” phy. Tiana Sakona’s mother remembered “Words can’t describe how fun he was,” Manage service changes Polhill for being one of the greatest people Bockelman said. “The only way to truly to enter her daughter’s life. know his great charisma would be to meet “Meeting Jay for me was like meet- him and experience it yourself. I can’t by planning your trip! ing one of those big boisterous puppies. remember a sad face at anytime when I He entered a room with waggy tail and was with him.” enthusiasm and excitement and yet there Services for Polhill will be held March was such a gentle, sweet and kind side to 12 in his hometown of Lena, Ill. The wake him,” Sakona said. “I can still remember will be held from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. with a getting a phone call from Tiana saying, service following at 7 p.m. Polhill’s parents ‘Mom, I’m in love.’ I can hear her voice will provide a bus for students who wish to and her beginning to tell me about him attend the services, and will leave at noon and telling me all wonderful things from the South Loop area. about him—that he made her laugh and There is a Facebook group titled “A You can receive he made her relax, and though Tiana is Bus for Jay” and is available for those passionate and loving, she had a lot of interested in bus services. bus arrival info walls around her heart and Jay took those The college has several resources, includ- walls down.” ing grief counselors, available to assist via email or Sakona added that Tiana told her students, faculty and staff. The college has that Polhill made her feel like a asked The Chronicle to make the students text message. better person. aware of their options and to ensure that “Most of all, she said his arms felt like the students and other members of the col- home, and listening to a lot of you up here, lege community are aware of the following I think for a lot of you Jay made you feel resources available to those who may need like home too. It was one of his gifts.” them: Childhood friend Andrew Frits, sopho- Residence Life and Counseling more biology student at Rock Valley Col- staff will make wellness checks on all lege, said Polhill was one of the funniest campus residents. guys in his group of friends. Counseling Services are available for Bus Tracker by text delivers “He had such a sharp comedic wit,” walk-in assistance at the Counseling Center Frits said. “He would just say the wittiest (731 S. Plymouth Court., 312-369-8700; no your bus route's estimated stuff all the time. 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looking strangely submissive, hooked up to an enormous bank of sci-fi machines. His doctor came into the room and checked the heart rate monitor. “It’ll take a while for the drugs to work,” he said. With a barely per- ceptible fl ick of his wrist, he motioned me to join him in the hall. A deep frown creased his forehead as he cautioned me. “His con- dition is grave. It’s very, very serious,” he said. Then he explained what was going on in Alan’s heart. Honestly, I hadn’t realized how dangerous it was. “You don’t know if he’ll make it,” I said. I took a deep breath SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE and waited for his response. He didn’t have to say a word. I knew the answer by the way he shrugged his shoulders and touched Moonset my arm. Although the doctor never revealed the True/Believer: grim prognosis to Alan, we both knew we Critical Encounters’ personal were battling for his life. Our fi rst order narratives on Fact & Faith was for him to maintain his strength, his self-confi dence, his dignity. He wouldn’t by Marcia E. Lazar become just another patient in the ICU, an Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees invalid, a victim unable to fi ght (There’s something about the word “invalid.” It usu- I BELIEVE in omens, even if I don’t know what ally refers to one who is disabled, but it’s they mean. Take the spectacle of a golden more. If someone’s an invalid, he’s literally moon setting. I woke up before dawn, before invalid, illogical and worthless). Nope, that the earliest light brightened the sky, opened was not to happen to my husband. Not with the blinds and looked toward the north- me around. west horizon. There, at the edge of a dark, We kissed every morning when I arrived monolithic high-rise, a golden slice of light and throughout the long days. We told each appeared. I stared as it grew larger, redder other how much we loved one another. We and expanded into a copper-colored sphere fantasized trips and what we wanted to that slipped gently downward. It was like do. We always looked forward—there were watching a slow motion movie, a graceful so many dreams to be lived. With these dance, the full moon sinking. When its edge small acts of normalcy, Alan sustained the touched the horizon, it expanded horizon- essence of his humanity. Still, there were tally and appeared elliptical as it drifted the facts. As one doctor explained, the elec- down and down and fi nally disappeared. trical system that controlled Alan’s heart I have lived here for 15 years and never was out of whack. Five out of six doctors witnessed the moon setting in such a magi- thought he wouldn’t make it. But with lots cal way. The sun rises in the east and sets of luck, technology, drugs and the genius in the west—sure. I had seen spectacular of medical professionals, Alan survived. sunsets. I’ve watched in awe as the sun Throughout the ordeal, he always had faith glowed hot red and touched the horizon. in himself and retained control of his des- But that coppery moon, so subtle and ele- tiny. Ten years later, we maintain that those gant, it defi ed explanation. I’m not a super- were the essential ingredients that pulled stitious person, but I’ve come to believe this him through. When his doctor gave me the phenomenon represents what can happen grim prognosis, he didn’t take into account when a cold fact is embellished with some- Alan’s drive, his belief in himself, the power thing magnifi cent. It can become such a of his will to live. powerful force that it transcends reality. I believe in omens, even if I don’t know A decade ago, I had witnessed these ele- what they mean. But having written this ments coming together and saving my story, I think that moon was an omen, a husband’s life. In December 1999, Alan symbolic blending of fact and faith. It could had a horrendous case of the fl u. The virus have just been a natural phenomenon—just coursed its way through his body and fi nal- as the sun rises and sets every day, so does ly attacked his heart. A month later he was the moon. But sometimes, those risings barely able to breathe and he went to the and settings are so incredibly beautiful, doctor, who immediately admitted him to so enchanting and remarkable that they the cardiac intensive care unit. His heart temper the cold, hard facts of the solar rate shot up to 200 beats per minute—no system. The combination stimulates inde- wonder he couldn’t breathe. Alan called scribable feelings that live deep in my core. me from the hospital and told me to come Call it belief. Call it soul. Call it spirit. Call down and bring his toothbrush, razor and it magic. I accept the mystery that fact and a robe. faith are linked—inextricably. When I arrived, I had the shock of my life. There was my strong, handsome husband [email protected]
the current $11.5 million budget. » COUNCIL Jessica Valerio, president of Student Government Association and student Continued from PG. 3 representative of College Council, announced the SGA is teaming with academic year. Campus Environment to decrease and “At the undergraduate level, the tuition possibly end student vandalism that increase is going to be 0.3 percent, at the occurs on campus. graduate level, 0.5 percent,” Kelly said. “I “Each year, the college spends over believe the increase will be at the low end $645,000 on repairs from vandalism,” of what you’re going to see [of tuition at Valerio said. “To give some perspective, other] private colleges, but also the col- that is about 260 presidential scholar- lege has decided we have great needs.” ships and about 31 four-year, full-time Kelly said Columbia had needs for fac- educations here at Columbia College.” ulty, staff, facilities, but the highest pri- Valerio said the campaign would com- ority in making this decision was placed prise posters, speeches and possibly an on the students’ affordability. The tuition event as part of Manifest. increase will result in $15.5 million allo- cated to scholarships, which compares to [email protected] 8 THE CHRONICLE I MARCH 8, 2010
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3/11/10 Hawks make city proud at Games Chicago Bulls vs. Orlando Magic THE MOST excit- USA battled for gold, and though they fell The Chicago Bulls square off against the Orlando Magic in Orlando at the Amway ing moment of the short, they did not go out without a fi ght, Arena in a nationally televised NBA game. The Bulls recently learned center Winter Olympics forcing the game into overtime, eventually Joakim Noah will miss three weeks of action because of plantar fasciitis in his came when Team losing 3-2. foot. Tip-off is at 7 p.m. and the game can be viewed on TNT. USA and Team In what sportscaster Bob Costas called Canada faced off one of the greatest sporting events he’d ever Amway Arena for the gold medal seen, Team USA walked away with a silver Orlando, Fla. hockey game on Feb. medal, but nothing to be sad about. 28. Though the USA They were not favored to win a medal at 3/14/10 by Jazzy Davenport had just defeated all in the games, but instead fell just shy Managing Editor Canada in a quali- of gold. Team USA represented our country NCAA Selection Sunday fying game a week well and ignited a true patriotism in us all as prior, there was no sense of arrogance or we cheered them on. Even more impressive The NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament selections are announced. The eld of over-confi dence when they found out it were our Blackhawks who, as a team, are 65 teams will be introduced live at 5 p.m. on CBS in prime time. The single-elim- would be a rematch. well on their way to winning the Stanley Cup ination tournament to crown the NCAA Division 1 Men’s champion will begin the Canadians live for ice hockey. Hockey this season. following week. is to Canada what football means to the As for the Olympics, Team USA will be United States, or what soccer means to back and we will beat Canada at their Announced live at 5 p.m. on CBS every country in Europe. It is the sport they own game. Across the nation pride themselves on. I think Blackhawks right wing Adam There was something about this particu- Burish summed it up best: 3/14/10 lar game that brought out pride in even “I told [Patrick Sharp] I look at Canada the most unbelieving of sports fans—espe- as kind of like America’s little sister,” he cially those of Chicago. The gold-medal told reporters. “And so the Americans kind Chicago Blackhawks vs. Washington Capitals game looked more like a battle of our of messed with them a little bit, like, ‘Hey Chicago Blackhawks. As Patrick Kane and Canada, we’re going to take your hockey, this The Chicago Blackhawks head to the nation’s capital to take on the Washington the U.S. faced Canadian teammates Jona- little toy, away from you.’ We took them to Capitals in NHL action. The Blackhawks and Capitals are two of the top teams than Toews, Brent Seabrook and Duncan overtime, we scared our little sister enough, in the NHL and feature a bevy of young stars, including Capital Alex Ochevkin Keith, the Blackhawks shined bright on the just so she knows now if we want to come and Blackhawks Jonathan Towes and Patrick Kane. Puck drop is at 11:30 a.m. world stage and proved they are as good as and take hockey from you, we’ll come and in Washington, D.C., and the game can be seen on NBC. any team. take it from you, if you’re not careful. So we However, the United States team proved took them to overtime, scared them and Verizon Center they too should be taken seriously on the gave them their toy back.” Washington, D.C. ice. In one of the most-watched hockey broadcasts, 27.6 million watched as Team [email protected] Selection Sunday kicks off March Madness The college basketball regular season title. world readies itself The at-large selection process begins at for the big dance the start of the NCAA season, according to Bill Hancock, former NCAA Selection Com- by Jeff Graveline mittee sta liaison for 16 years and current Assistant Health & Fitness Editor executive director of the Bowl Champion- ship Series. The 10 committee members are WITH CONFERENCE tournaments underway assigned two or three conferences and are or completed, the collective eyes of the entrusted with gathering data on teams in men’s college basketball world have turned those conferences to present to the com- to March 14, Selection Sunday. On that day, mittee during the selection process. Com- the National Collegiate Athletic Association mittee members are not placed in charge of selection committee will announce the fi eld their own conference. of 65 teams that will compete for the title “If the athletic director at Cincinnati was of NCAA men’s basketball champion in the on the committee, he would not be the one 2009-10 season. studying the Big East,” Hancock said. “March Madness,” as the NCAA basket- The 10-member committee and a few ball tournament is commonly called, is a NCAA sta members meet in Indianapolis, single elimination tournament that pits home of NCAA headquarters, on the Tues- the best 65 teams in division 1 of the NCAA day or Wednesday before Selection Sunday. against each other. The tournament takes Once in Indianapolis, the members and place over the span of a month and is divid- sta begin the arduous process of narrow- Jon Remoquillo THE CHRONICLE ed into four regions: Midwest, South, East ing down the 80 to 100 teams that are under and West. consideration for the 34 at-large bids in that on Selection Sunday, Hancock continued. ing position.” Sixteen colleges play in each region year’s tournament. Once the group leaves Indianapolis, the While the Selection Committee goes at selected host sites. As a team wins, it “Basically [the committee and sta ] are members go to regional locations to oversee through its season-long process of picking advances to the next game and if the team ensconced on the upper fl oors in a hotel the tournament process fi rst hand. the 34 at-large bids, certain NCAA basketball continues to win, it can advance to India- in downtown Indianapolis,” Hancock “Most of the committee members aren’t power schools make their job easier. napolis, where the men’s Final Four will be said. “They work out of suite in the hotel home during the month of March; they’re For major basketball power schools in held this year. and they work long hours every day going only home two or three days, maybe four,” the NCAA division 1, Selection Sunday is Of the 65 teams in the tournament, only through a very rigorous and stringent set Hancock said. “Because they go to the fi rst more of a day to fi nd out where they will 34 are actually chosen by the Selection of policies that ultimately allow them to and second rounds, then they go home and be heading to play their next game. Teams Committee because there are 31 automatic produce the bracket on Sunday afternoon.” do their laundry. Then they go back out and that spent the season in the top 25 of the berths in the tournament. These automatic While the selection process is a season- they work on the regional. Then after that, coach or media polls, such as the Kansas berths come from the 30 conference cham- long activity for the committee, their work they go home, do their laundry again and pions and the winner of the Ivy League is not done, once the bracket is announced work on the Final Four. It’s a very demand- » SEE BRACEKTS PG. 11 10 THE CHRONICLE I MARCH 8, 2010 Gluten-free a necessity, not diet choice One of the most common physical signs of an allergy. However, they food ingredients unsafe for experience varying levels of discomfort, large portion of population usually with digestion. The problem with sensitivity is there is currently no test for it, by Ivana Susic Shilson said. Assistant Health & Fitness Editor “Truly, there is no other medically based way to diagnose gluten sensitivity other FIVE YEARS ago, few people knew the term than to say you’ve ruled out celiac disease gluten-free. Many still don’t understand and you’re feeling better on a gluten-free how prevalent this protein is and the diet,” she said. damage it can cause to millions of people Shilson said she understands the confu- around the world. sion many people face when they test nega- Gluten-free products, which are becom- tive for celiac, but are sure their problems ing more available in markets, aren’t part arise from gluten products. of a fad diet or any form of diet at all. For “You feel lost in limbo if you don’t have a people with celiac disease, gluten, a pro- clear diagnosis,” she said. “You can’t blame tein found in wheat, barley and rye, poses a the patient for wanting to feel better.” serious health risk. According to the Celiac Green called this lack of medical test- Disease Foundation, one in 133 people has STOCK PHOTO ing a “no-man’s land” for both doctors this autoimmune disease triggered by the Spelt is an ancient grain similar in appearance to wheat but contains more protein. While some people and patients. with a wheat allergy can eat safely eat spelt, it is not recommended for those with gluten restrictions. ingestion of gluten. Dr. Alessio Fasano, director of the Univer- When people with celiac disease con- sity of Maryland Celiac Research Center, sume anything containing gluten, hair-like “One percent may not sound like a lot, but Carol M. Shilson, executive director of said one upside to celiac disease is that projections in the small intestine called that’s high,” Green said. the University of Chicago’s Celiac Dis- unlike other autoimmune diseases, the trig- villi are damaged. Villi absorb nutrients One percent of the world’s population ease Center, explained it is important to ger is well known. If those with symptoms from food; when they are damaged, they is about 65 million people. Of those, only 3 recognize the difference between celiac or family members of those with celiac get will not absorb nutrients like proteins, car- percent have been diagnosed and are aware disease and a wheat allergy. In an allergy, a genetic test or the current standard for bohydrates and vitamins which are essen- they have the disease. Not nearly enough the adverse reaction will stop once the diagnosis, which includes a blood test and tial to normal body function. people have been diagnosed, but more gluten is out of the body. For people with a biopsy of the small intestine, it can give Celiac disease is the most common auto- people are learning about it, Green said. celiac disease, the reaction can last for one a peace of mind. It’s also much better immune disease in the world, according to “At least we’re increasing awareness days and cause permanent damage. A than self-diagnosing, he said. Dr. Peter Green, director of the Celiac Dis- about the lack of awareness,” he said. wheat allergy causes a typical food aller- “It’s totally inappropriate to self-diag- ease Center at Columbia University in New Doctors often lack the understanding and gy response with symptoms like hives nose,” Fasano said. “It’s like saying if you York. About 30 to 40 percent of people have knowledge necessary to help diagnose a and itchiness. are light-headed and you pee a little more the genetic makeup that puts them at risk patient, Green said. People can also experience gluten sen- you say, ‘Well, I’m going to shoot myself for the condition. Out of those, 1 percent “Not a lot of physicians know the differ- sitivity. Those with sensitivity do not test develop the disease. ent manifestations,” he said. positive for celiac disease nor do they show x SEE CELIAC, PG. 11 SUMMER & FALL 2010 It’s almost time to REGISTER! What you need to know: Your registration time slots for both summer and fall semesters can be obtained by going to the Register for Classes screen on OASIS (under CX-Enrollment). Set the options to 2010. Time slots are based on your cumulative credit hours. Emails with your summer and fall Summer or Fall registration time slots, and other registration information, will be sent to your Loopmail account.
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INGREDIENTS Quick, easy 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic 2 celery stalks 1 large green pepper jambalaya 2 16-ounce cans tomato sauce 1 pound shelled and Shrimp, veggies, rice deveined shrimp combine to make 1 box white rice a delicious dish INSTRUCTIONS by Jeff Graveline Jambalaya Assistant Health & Fitness Editor doesn’t have 1. In a large pot, add 1 tablespoon to be an all-day affair. of olive oil, 1 1/2 teaspoon minced WITH A mother who is from the South, my This simple garlic over medium heat. house growing up was always full of fresh recipe can be made in just 2. Chop 2 celery stalks and 1 large cooked meals. Grits, biscuits and anything 40 minutes one can think of as “Southern food” was and will sat- green pepper into half-inch on my plate. One of the best things my isfy even the pieces. Add chopped vegetables mom ever did, though, was introduce me most hearty of appetites. to large pot. to a tried and true Southern dish that tastes Jeff Graveline THE CHRONICLE great and can be made on a college student’s 3. Once vegetables are soft to the budget—jambalaya. touch, add 2 16-ounce cans of While many think of jambalaya as some- along with the chopped celery and pepper. shrimp together until thoroughly com- tomato sauce to pot and reduce thing that takes all day to make and having Sauté the vegetables until they are soft to bined. The sauce is done once the shrimp heat to low. a long list of ingredients, some versions are the touch. are pinkish in color, which should take actually quite simple. All that is needed is Next, add the two cans of tomato sauce about 15 minutes. 4. Add 1 pound of shelled and dev- a box of white rice, a pound of shrimp, one to the pot with the vegetables, keeping it As the sauce cooks, begin making the rice. eined shrimp to sauce large green pepper, two celery stalks, two all over low to medium heat. As the sauce As cooking time varies on what type of rice mixture. Add cajun spices to 16-ounce cans of tomato sauce and cajun warms, shell and clean one pound of is used, it’s best to simply follow the direc- taste. spice. From prep to plate this dish can be shrimp. Once the shrimp have been cleaned tions on the box. ready in about 30 to 40 minutes, depending and shelled, add them to the tomato sauce. Once the rice is done, turn o the heat 5. As sauce and shrimp cook, on how long the rice takes. If the sauce boils over, reduce the heat to to both pots and begin serving. Take a make 1 box of white rice as Put one tablespoon of olive oil over keep mess to a minimum. plate and place one or two scoops of rice in directed on box. medium heat in a large pot,. Then, chop While the sauce is cooking, add cajun the center. 6. Once rice is done and shrimp the two celery stalks and one large green seasoning to taste. Cajun seasoning can Top the rice with two spoons of the pepper into half-inch pieces. Be sure to be found in the spices aisle at any grocery shrimp and vegetable sauce mixture are pink in color. remove the membrane and seeds from store. I like to add either chili powder or red and enjoy. 7. Serve rice and sauce together. the pepper while cutting it. Add one and a pepper fl akes to add a touch of heat. half teaspoons of minced garlic to the pot, Stir the mixture of vegetables, spices and [email protected]
» BRACKETS Conference, were on the bubble of getting into the tournament, even though they had Continued from PG. 9 posted a 27-5 regular season record, as of press time. University Jayhawks, are assured a spot “[The upcoming tournament and Selec- in the big dance and all the pressure that tion Sunday] is a huge deal,” said Coastal comes with being a top seed. Carolina Athletic Director Hunter Yura- “I know what the students are expect- chek. “Coach Ellis, our head coach, that’s ing, they’re expecting a National Cham- been his pledge to the team [‘Make it to pionship, as are our fans,” said Kansas March’]. From the start of the season, we’re University Associate Athletic Director Jim playing for March.” Marchiony. “The coaching sta and the Teams playing for March, for a chance members of the team are focused on being to represent their college on a national the best team they can be, every single day stage and earn a trip to the pinnacle of the in practice and in games. And we know that college basketball world, held this year in if we do that, then the sky is the limit.” Indianapolis. There is another side to the NCAA brack- Once the tournament begins, all bets are ets though, for the non-power basket- o and college basketball will take center ball colleges. stage once again. Smaller colleges from smaller confer- To fi nd out which teams made the cut into the ences, hoping for a chance to make their fi eld of 65, tune into CBS for live coverage of the mark in the big dance. announcement at 5 p.m. Sunday, March 14. Universities such as Coastal Carolina University in Conway, S. C., of the Big South [email protected]
» CELIAC Since labwork is usuallly privatized in America, it may take some work to achieve Continued from PG. 10 a uniform process. While this has yet to be established, he said we are heading in the with 20 units of insulin to see if I have right direction. diabetes.’ You don’t do that. You go through “There have been some major steps, but all the processes to make the diagnosis.” it’s a slow process,” Green said. Fasano also stressed the importance There is currently no treatment for of maintaining a gluten-free lifestyle. It celiac disease or any level of sensitivity should not be considered a typical diet, he to wheat besides a gluten-free diet, but said, because it is a necessity. many celiac centers are working on a Not heeding to the dietary restrictions vaccine. Shilson’s team is the first in the can lead to early onset osteoporosis, gastro- world to create an animal model for trials, intestinal cancers, anemia, and it may even inducingthe disease in mice. have a link to some psychiatric conditions. Shilson said she hopes the vaccine will The biggest factor now, Green said, is “unlock some keys” to realted autoim- getting doctors to order the right tests for mune diseases, such as Type 1 diabetes. their patients. This requires a standardiza- tion of how the test is read and analyzed. [email protected] 12 THE CHRONICLE I MARCH 8, 2010
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COURTESY Libby Alexander Katherine Raz and Libby Alexander are the co-founders of the The Vintage Bazaar, which is described as a “modern pop-up flea market.” The first market was at the Dank Haus German Cultural Center, 4740 N. Western Ave. on Feb. 27. Treasures from decades past First vintage fair an egade [Handmade Market] in that you can munity to a place where buyers can actually blending of the best of all worlds.” overwhelming success, go and get something for five bucks, but it’s physically touch the items and provide them Lara Jo Hightower at vintage houseware more to come a new store every time just like they tell you with affordable vintage goodies from differ- online shop Pretty Quirky said, “if it’s cool, old when you go thrift shopping—‘Come back ent Midwestern vendors with different styles and pretty” she loves it, and wrote a few guest by Mina Bloom tomorrow, it’ll be a whole new store!’” all in one place, Raz and Alexander created posts for Raz’s BackGarage blog, which is how Assistant Arts & Culture Editor Raz’s business partner, Libby Alexander, The Vintage Bazaar by contacting people they she found out about the market. works part time for the Edgewater Chamber knew in the community and utilizing social After selling approximately 90 percent of A LONG line snaked around the historic of Commerce and full time as the manager media outlets. her merchandise, Hightower said she will, Dank Haus German Cultural Center, 4740 of Agent Gallery Chicago in Wicker Park, an Simple word-of-mouth helped spark without a doubt, participate in the next Vin- N. Western Ave., on Feb. 27 in great anticipa- architectural salvage store. Alexander also interest in the event, which is why the tage Bazaar, which she said was executed tion of the first market in Chicago dedicated decorates her apartment with fiberglass number of vendors who were interested— flawlessly by Alexander and Raz. to selling everything from a mid-century mannequin legs, Persian rugs and taxidermy almost 60 by Alexander’s estimate—was “Load-in and load-out were organized to a mahogany chest to an ’80s neon frock. as a hobby. somewhat remarkable. tee, and every question we had during the 48 However, those who waited in line for The latter, however, has landed Alexan- The Vintage Bazaar hosted 38 vintage ven- hours of the event was answered promptly what’s referred to as a “pop-up modern der’s apartment on prominent design blogs dors, two food vendors and was sponsored by and efficiently,” Hightower said. flea market” only waited about 20 minutes in Chicago, which is how the two ladies ini- Yelp Chicago, Mistubishi/What Are You Into According to Raz, the next Vintage Bazaar before arriving at the fifth floor ballroom, tially met. and CHIRP radio. will be hosted at a different location with which was overflowing with 3,000 trendy- After Raz’s photographer took pictures One such women’s clothing vendor by some different vendors sprinkled in to avoid looking folks shelling out cash for retro of Alexander’s home for a feature to appear the name of Greatest Generation Vintage what she calls the Renegade Handmade trinkets and treasures throughout the day. on her blog, the two of them sat down for described her experience at The Vintage Market monotony, consisting of the same Co-founder of the inaugural Vintage cocktails on Alexander’s porch to discuss Bazaar as “chaotic in the most wonderful way vendors selling the same bottle cap magnets Bazaar, Katherine Raz, remembers when starting a business. possible” due to the unbelievable turnout. and bound books they do every year. her father, who was an antique dealer, used “I told her I don’t ever feel like I can go “It was crowded from the moment it Instead, the collaborative spirit of The Vin- to bring her to thrift stores as a kid. Raz to an antique fair with $20 and get a piece opened until the moment it closed,” said tage Bazaar is full of fresh and creative busi- describes her love of everything vintage as I really like,” Raz said. “I told her I’ve been Nicole Hughes of Greatest Generation Vin- ness models. “only natural,” which led her to create a blog thinking about doing that and she was like, tage. “It just goes to show the need for this “One of our vendors, the Sometimes Store, and Etsy store—an online market and com- ‘That’s a really good idea!’ You know how kind of event, or at least something to do on sells vintage clothing in her apartment and munity for buyers and sellers of handmade somebody validates what you’ve been think- a gloomy February afternoon. it’s really a growing trend,” Alexander said. goods—named BackGarage and subsequent- ing all along? It kind of just spiraled into Hughes, who learned about The Vintage “It’s a response probably to the economy and ly led her to develop this vintage market. something real.” Bazaar by picking up a flyer in Wicker Park, just thinking creatively. ‘Oh, I got laid off from “I think handmade markets are awesome Not unlike Raz’s family history, Alexan- elaborated on the need for this type of afford- my job and what am I going to do now?’ I’m but at the same time, from a shopping per- der’s grandmother was a “big garage sale gal able market in Chicago. just going to go for my passion and there’s spective, if you’re a vintage vendor, you’re too,” Alexander said. “Not everyone in the city has access to a nothing to lose really.” always finding new stuff in your particular “We didn’t have a lot of money so we were car for Kane County or Sandwich, the deep For more information about the upcoming mar- style,” Raz said. “You always have something thrifty, but we still wanted to have things pockets for Randolph Street or the antique kets, visit TheVintageBazaar.com. new and interesting in your shop. We kind of that were stylish,” she said. malls, or the patience for thrift stores or wanted to create this event that’s like Ren- In an effort to bring the online Etsy com- Craigslist,” Hughes said. “This show was the [email protected] ARTS & CULTURE I MARCH 8, 2010 I THE CHRONICLE 15 Comedic madness all through March Local improv shifts March watching sports and sporting events,” he Madness focus from said. “A lot of people quickly grab onto their hoops to humor favorites and start cheering for them, and booing the other side even, and they really by Luke Wilusz get into it.” Assistant Arts & Culture Editor Aside from the game format of shows, ComedySportz di erentiates itself from WHILE MARCH Madness swings into full gear other improv acts with the claim that its in the world of college basketball, a local shows are always appropriate for all ages. improv group has adapted the tournament Elwell said the clean nature of the shows concept to a di erent kind of sport. was a point of professional pride for him. The ComedySportz Theatre, 929 W. Bel- “Artistically, it’s important to me mont Ave., started its seventh annual March because it’s a challenge,” he said. “Espe- Madness Improv Tournament with a show cially in improvising, especially when on March 4. The improv company treats you’re making it up, it’s so easy to, as we comedy as a competitive sport, with two say, ‘go blue,’ you know. And you’ll see blue teams vying for the audience’s laughter and improv all over the city. And I’m a fan of applause. Four teams compete in the tour- Courtesy COMEDYSPORTZ that a lot, but I think that ComedySportz nament for bragging rights among their The red and blue teams play an improv game during the March Madness Improv Tournament at players, when they get done perform- ensemble peers and the honor of being ComedySportz Theatre, 929 W. Belmont Ave. ing our show and perform blue material crowned the ComedySportz 2010 Down- “What we wanted was an opportunity ComedySportz Public Relations Director other places, they’re so much better at it town Chicago Bosses. for the audience to follow specifi c players David Montgomery said the performers because they’re using it as a choice, and Ensemble member Tim Ryder explained through a multi-night experience,” said and the audiences always get excited about not because they have nothing [else] that that a typical ComedySportz match involves ComedySportz President and CEO Matt March Madness. will make an audience laugh.” two teams of improvisers competing with Elwell. “And that’s what March Madness is. “Here with the March Madness Tourna- Elwell also pointed out that keeping the one another at various improv games. Some Instead of changing up who’s on what team ment, [ensemble members] get to play these show clean allows the performers to enter- games are head-to-head with a clear victor, every show, these players will play the same four shows together, and they get really tain a wider audience than cruder material while others require the teams to take turns show several times in a row, and you’ll get a excited about that,” Montgomery said. “We would allow. at the games and the audience determines sense of how those teams perform. Instead have fans of the show, especially if they like “It’s a lot easier to get someone who likes the winner. The winning team for each of seeing three random performers out of a certain performer, and they know they dirty comedy to sit through a clean show game is awarded points by a referee. 50 on a team, you’ll see these three specifi c can see them these four times, they’ll come. than someone who likes clean comedy to “It’s very simple,” Ryder said. “It’s just people who are together to deliver this kind So it’s real fun for the fans as well.” sit through a dirty show,” he said. 0308.YLH.4x5.CC:Layout 1 3/4/10 like3:16 a sport: PM atPage the end1 of the night, the of comedy that they do very well.” Ryder said the competitive nature of the The March Madness Tournament runs team with the most points wins.” Elwell was in charge of selecting the shows makes performances more relatable every Thursday in March at 8 p.m. The final The March Madness shows use the same players for each team. He said he wanted to to audiences by giving them a familiar view- championship show will be on March 20 at game format as a regular ComedySportz form teams comprised of performers with point from which to experience improv. 10 p.m. show, but the team lineups don’t change specifi c strengths, such as scene-based “It’s pretty easy for people to under every night like they do in regular play. sketches or musical improv. stand, you know, because they’re used to [email protected]
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Story by Cody Prentiss Photos by Andy Keil Design by Erik Rodriguez Dog gone ridiculous
competition for him is to be able to show off what he has made. Up three aisles in the hangar sat Emily Parr, 17, holding the leashes of both her dog and her mother’s. This is her fi rst trip participating in the Kennel Club Dog Show. She grooms, handles and cares for her dog in order to turn her into a competitor. Suffi ce to say, the show exhausted both owner and pooch. “It’s a long day,” Parr said. “It takes about an hour drive from where I live. We gotta get the dogs, fi gure out where we got to be at which time and who’s handling them. It was just absolute craziness.” Parr said all the work was worth it, and it brought her closer to her canine companion. “I’m her main trainer, so we’re very close.” she said. “At home, she always sleeps at my feet and tries to steal my food. So I feel very privileged.” Parr said people may have the wrong image in their minds about the dog show. It is, she said, about having a happy, healthy dog that’s well everal dogs walked elegantly in a circle getting the big guy to roll onto his back. His owner, trained and well taken care of. with their suit-clad owners leading Matt Drozdoff, a mastiff breeder from Portage, At the show, the numerous vendors selling dog s Ind., watched over his dog the way. A group of onlookers—families and food, canine-themed jewelry, couples who enjoy the plethora of breeds and and talked to show attendees “Their dogs become more grooming equipment and even sizes—watched the furry competitors walk their when they stopped to their children than their dog resorts were ready and walk. The ceiling soared high above them in the stare. Despite the large willing to help. The pet care McCormick Place hangar-like exhibition space at size of Drozdoff ’s dog, his pets, so I think people start industry is a large one, fi lled with 2301 S. Lake Shore Drive. Below, a community needs are still the same as looking for the services as both brawny competitors like of vendors and owners gathered around man’s any other’s. they would for their child...” Purina—the company was one furry best friends for the International Kennel “Feed them, walk them, of the event’s sponsors—and Club of Chicago’s Dog Show. give them lots of attention,” other smaller operations. Outside Owners, breeders and the pet care industry Drozdoff said. “We feed —Joseph Giannini of McCormick Place, a number met at the yearly event. More than 150 breeds twice a day. They get walks of brick and mortar stores are were represented in the different competitions, fi ve times a day and they spend a lot of time on available to Chicagoland dog owners. with up to 3,000 individual dogs competing. the couch with us.” South Loop denizens can get their pet Before the show, owners prepared to make their Drozdoff said mastiffs were bred to be big. groomed and washed at shops such as Soggy Paws, pets champions with the proper diet, care and Historically, they are guard dogs. However, 1912 S. State St. For health-conscious pet owners, the best products available. Conveniently, the Broker’s disposition is more of a gentle giant all-natural premium pet food store Kriser’s has vendors that sell such products bordered the than a voracious hound. He kissed multiple locations in Chicago and sells health- fenced-off competition spaces. one woman as she leaned over minded dog chow. Owners who need a helping In the back corner of McCormick Place’s to pet him. hand when they aren’t able to keep a watchful eye show space, among the rows of dogs that Drozdoff had three other dogs over their furry friends can also use premium dog- rested in anticipation of their shot at glory, sat a competing in this year’s show. It was his watching shops like Mutt Hutt Inc. 240-pound English mastiff named Broker. A tiny sixth competition and he said his animals Joseph Giannini owns Urban Out Sitters, a border terrier played with the weighty canine, are champions. He said the draw of the local Chicago doggy day care service. His business ARTS & CULTURE I MARCH 8, 2010 I THE CHRONICLE 19 Dog gone ridiculous makes us feel good.” same is true of their owners. He said the reason people form “The way that I think no two dogs are such strong bonds with their dogs is alike, I feel the same way about pet owners,” because the dogs love their owners Brashinger said. “They all, at least our clients, I unconditionally. That, coupled with can say they’re all really looking out for the needs the fact that dogs are helplessly of their dog; which is what we hope for them dependent on their owner for food and because we’re all dog people.” shelter, makes him or her feel needed. Giannini said that’s where much of [email protected] the strangeness comes from about dog owners. “At the end of the day, they’re still our pets,” Giannini said. “They’re not human although we treat them like it. I certainly don’t discriminate against that person. We try to clear that up right off the bat. They are dogs. They play like dogs, they don’t play like kids. They bite. started 10 years ago as a dog walking service and has They do all the nasty things dogs do.” since grown into a lucrative kennel and boarding Giannini said Urban Out Sitters is practical, so service. Giannini said the key to success in the industry any dog owner that wants a pet to be held once is customer service—for the person just as much as the every hour most likely will not get their wish. That dog. Dogs haven’t developed the ability to spend money is not to say the company dismisses the owner’s just yet. bond with a beloved pet. Giannini said part of “One of the things I’ve learned about this business is the reason he started his business was because he it’s not like a cup of coffee,” Giannini said. “If you want wanted to provide the care he would want for his a cup you can get it anywhere. Coffee is coffee. Day care own Rottweilers, whom he said he loves to death. is not that way. [Customers] usually select us because Corey Brashinger, operations manager at Mutt they feel a certain comfort level.” Hutt Inc., was a veterinarian before working for Giannini said his business stays competitive through Mutt Hutt. She said she sees nothing wrong with its customer service. Their hours are long and they offer people spending a large amount of money on a taxi to get dogs to day care if the owner is occupied. their dogs if they’re taken care of. Giannini said while people can be excessive in the Mutt Hutt Inc. is a full-service pet care shop amount they spend on their dogs, it isn’t a problem and offers grooming, pet products and boarding. unless it’s affecting other aspects of their life. They specialize in small, senior, nervous and “Their dogs become more their children than their “differently-abled” dogs. Brashinger said while owners can choose to spend excessively on pet pets, so I think people start looking for the services as Natalie Chenoweth, a certi ed groomer, treats products, generally they are looking out for their they would for their child,” Giannini said. “Is it spending Summers to a trim, which starts at $120 pets. Doggy clothes for example, as strange as a too much money? I don’t know. If you’re avoiding your due to her size. other bills or other things in life to take care of your dog, dog wearing fl eece may seem, do help the pets Dan Vaughn, a master groomer, treats then maybe you have an issue.” that weren’t born with the coat of a husky. Left: Sophie, a cockapoo, to a clipping that starts Giannini said he buys his own dogs Burberry “Most people, when they buy something like at $65. dog collars. He doesn’t buy any Burberry products that, they’re looking for something they would also for himself. fi nd fashionable,” Brashinger said. “That’s where Middle: Keith Bingham, a kennel supervisor, “I’m not a fashion diva,” Giannini said. “I don’t the lines get a little skewed, but at the same time I takes Grant for a short walk during his stay wear anything fancy for the most part … It just becomes don’t see many people inappropriately dressing a at DoGone Fun! Walks are an additional $5 on another one of those things for us as humans to indulge dog that’s already prepared for the weather.” top of the $45 a night that is costs to board a [in], spend our money. We do it for our dogs and it As varied as canines can be, Brashinger said the pet overnight. 20 THE CHRONICLE I MARCH 8, 2010 Library finds new home above ground Local archive holds unique new historical or social perspectives, find publications from ‘small, inspiration for new works, and meet people unknown’ voices of the city with whom they could collaborate. “If it’s not being used, there’s no point in by Luke Wilusz having it here,” Taylor said. “And collabora- Assistant Arts & Culture Editor tion is the best way to [put it to use].” The library accomplishes this collaboration A RAGTAG team of renegade librarians sits in through various outreach programs, includ- a room on the second floor of St. Peter’s Epis- ing the Loud Library event held on Feb. 24. copal Church, 621 W. Belmont Ave., discussing Loud Library featured recorded city noises plans to bring people between their shelves to from local group Chicago Phonography, along make as much noise as possible. Needless to with “free louds,” which involved attendees say, this isn’t your typical library. making sounds with various utensils hung Nell Taylor started the Chicago Under- from the library’s chandeliers. ground Library in 2006 in the apartment she “The Chicago Underground Library is uned- shared with her boyfriend. Since then, the ited, and we pretty much accept any print library has been housed in four different loca- media regardless of condition or whether or tions. It moved from the basement of a coffee Andy Keil THE CHRONICLE not other libraries deem the item relevant,” shop to AREA Chicago’s Orientation Center, Assistant dIrector Margaret Heller reads a favorite magazine from the library’s collection. The Chicago Under- Ngo said. “With Loud Library, we’re kind of and later to an unnamed art gallery space ground Library opened at its fifth location since 2006 at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 621 W. Belmont Ave. extending the idea in the sense that we’re before finally settling in its current location Library twice a week and is in charge of cata- those small events, you’re only getting a small accepting any sound into the environment above St. Peter’s on Jan. 16. loging. He said he believes the library’s work portion of the personality and the vibrancy of and we’re not going to shush you.” “It’s the curse of being an organization is important because of its deviation from what makes a place a place or a community.” More Loud Library events, along with with zero funding,” Taylor said, in reference traditional collections. Library volunteer and Programming Director potential partnerships with educational to the Underground Library’s many moves. “We include those who might not be Stephanie Acosta expressed hope that as the programs and park districts, are planned for The library houses an extensive collection included by a regular library,” Rader said, archives grow, the library will be able to show the future. However, the library’s volunteer of obscure local media, most of which was noting the importance of giving voice to pre- the social implications of the work it collects. staff is busy planning its first-ever Ilitarod to donated. The archives include a wide variety viously unheard perspectives. “As our collection grows and more people be held in March. They hope to teach people of independently published zines. Fellow volunteer Thuy Ngo said she believes give us more, it’ll become more and more about the library as well as engage them “We’re very much not a zine library,” Taylor that much of the city’s history is made up of detailed,” Acosta said. “And you’ll be able to physically and mentally. said. “People tend to think we are. But we’re such unheard voices. not just map literary movements, but also “There will be some outdoor events and a whole new kind of thing. Because when all “With history, usually the loudest or most social change movements, which I think are competitive sledding while reading,” Acosta you have are zine libraries and mainstream well-established [people] are the ones that are much more readily represented in indepen- said, noting that the event’s name is a play libraries, then there’s this whole huge, mas- heard,” Ngo said. “We want to focus on the dent and small press.” on the title of the Alaskan Iditarod dogsled sive area that gets completely ignored ... We written words that are not as heard, the ones However, Taylor said archiving is only part race. “And then we’ll go back to the [Chicago want the little stuff, and we want the big stuff that are set aside or deemed not significant of the Underground Library’s mission. One of Underground Library] for something warm.” too, but we need the middle to connect it.” enough. Because what makes a city are a lot her main goals in starting the library was to Dave Rader volunteers at the Underground of little small events, and when you discount provide local artists with a place to discover [email protected]
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Associated Press Rick Addante, 26, of Davis, Calif. attends the tea party protest at the state capitol in Sacramento, Calif., on April 15, 2009. Ebert leaves tea party movement all a Twitter Well-known film critic slams emerging Some experts say the time may be ripe to conservative movement rethink such restrictions. “In an era in which newspapers are in by Scott Collins decline, any journalist who attracts atten- MCT Newswire tion in any area should be welcome,” said Paul Levinson, a professor of communica- WHO’S THE biggest scourge of the tea party tion and media studies at Fordham Uni- movement these days? It might be film versity who is also an active Twitter user. critic Roger Ebert, who lately has been “Distinctions that keep reporters penned tossing brickbats at Sarah Palin and other into a small area never made much sense. right-wing politicians in between render- The greatest journalists and writers were ing verdicts on the latest movies. always Renaissance men and women, able Over the past few weeks, Ebert has used to do many tasks.” his busy Twitter page to give the tea party Andrew Breitbart, publisher of several belittling nicknames, predict it will quick- influential conservative blogs including ly fade and opine that “a loud movement is Big Hollywood, defends Ebert the new- not the same as a mass movement.” media user while attacking Ebert the “I write about the TeePees because it’s political thinker. Breitbart says that Ebert’s so sad how they’ve been manipulated to Twitter posts reveal a patronizing view of oppose their own best interests,” Ebert said tea party adherents that serves as a “cari- in an e-mail, using his latest epithet for the cature of the liberal mind-set” and that tea party followers. “I am a liberal.” the critic brims with “raw contempt for His thoughts have earned him scorn Middle America.” from conservatives who accuse him of What especially irked some conserva- elitism and trashing ordinary Americans. tives was that Ebert used a nickname for More notable than the political spat, tea party followers that has also long been though, is what it says about the rapidly slang for a sexual act. When Ebert Tweeted evolving media and Ebert’s place among that he was unaware of the term’s porno- them. Because of his decades of TV appear- graphic connotation, Big Hollywood coun- ances, including with his late partner Gene tered that he had referred to such a context Siskel, Ebert is perhaps the only critic in in past movie reviews. America who really has a household name. But Breitbart adds that the current But due to complications from cancer fracas ultimately proves how much power surgery in 2006, he has been unable to has tilted to new media and away from speak. The story of his recovery battle, mainstream outlets such as newspapers, along with a jarring portrait that revealed where Ebert has reviewed movies for more his surgically ravaged jawline, recently than 40 years. appeared in Esquire. Tuesday, he appeared “I am a proponent of Roger Ebert using on “Oprah” to unveil an electronic device Twitter to express his point of view,” Bre- that gives him back some vocal function. itbart said. “It’s a testament to the new Given the fact that for years Ebert was media. Where is he having a bigger impact, never far away from a microphone, there’s in the Twitterverse or doing his reviews irony in the fact that his current battle of movies?” with the tea party followers is conducted Ebert admits he was slow to appreciate in text only, with bite-sized Tweets and Twitter but is now a fan. “It’s an art form,” blog posts. he said in an e-mail interview with The Los Now the 67-year-old reviewer finds him- Angeles Times. “It encourages minimalism, self at the center of the debate over wheth- almost like a word game. er and how mainstream journalists—who “Having said more than once ‘I will have typically labored in silos of specializa- never be a twit,’ I now feel it is a splendid tion and avoided anything that called into discipline ... I link to great writing on the question a pose of objectivity—should mix Web. I also like to link to the unique, the it up in the woolly world of social media. beautiful, the weird. Many large news-gathering organizations, “That day is a sad day,” he said, “when a including the Los Angeles Times, have rules newspaperman fears to Tweet.” governing reporters’ and editors’ use of Facebook, Twitter and other applications. [email protected] 22 The Chronicle I MARCH 8, 2010
Film Review A plot obsessed ‘prophet’ Crime movie brings genre back to life ‘A Prophet’ with action, realism Starring: Tahar Rahim Director: Jacques Audiard by David Orlikoff Run Time: 155 minutes Film Critic Rating: R
Now playing at local theaters. whyo d we love organized crime films? Let me count the reasons. They offer immer- sion into another culture operating within society, but independent of its mores. We are criminals. But with his public defender as seduced by their proximity to the mundane his closest equivalent of family, Malik’s heri- as well as their verisimilitude. They mix the tage is all but irrelevant and divisions of race IMDB most pleasurable qualities of documentaries prove arbitrary delineations of power. Up for and wild fiction, leaving us feeling that we the Foreign Language Film Oscar, “A Prophet” Tahar Rahim stars as Malik El Djebena, who becomes a Mafia kingpin in a French prison. have learned some truth about the dark side. already won the Grand Prix at Cannes along Yet within this paradoxical framework, they with other awards. true initiation comes when Niels Arestrup subjective events? The camera often follows are escapist fantasy. Critics’ appreciation of It’s easy to read social messages into this (a fantastic visceral force) as César Luciani, Malik’s perspective. It conveys his lost time the genre hasn’t changed much from “The film based on content alone. But it doesn’t the leader of the Corsican gang, approaches in prison by showing only what’s relevant to Godfather” to “The Departed.” They laud the have that kind of prescriptive oriented him about murdering an Arab informant. plot. It introduces the iris effect as point of storytelling craft involved and the epic scale. framework to raise awareness of an issue. “Either you kill him or I kill you,” said Luciani view, not merely for ostension, but to show Audiences’ tastes have shifted culturally, “A Prophet” is much more about Malik as in a classic crime film offer the character Malik’s ignorance and limitations. These from the romantic films of yesteryear to the a specific and autonomous man than as a can’t refuse. But squeamish and possibly effects don’t necessarily make us care for him gritty realism of today. reactionary social construction. It’s a film even moral, Malik tries anything and every- any more than his charm and wit already But what hasn’t changed until now is the obsessed with plot, placing action itself on at thing to get out of it. After his many trials, have, but they are the most interesting thing idea that these often grueling, episodic narra- least equal footing with message and subtext. the audience can no longer find him morally to happen to the genre in 40 years. tive behemoths are never just telling a story, It maintains a brisk pace even at 150 minutes culpable, but that hardly eases his guilt. The action always associated with his rise but always the story of their ethnic and cul- and holds attention like a great heist film. For the rest of the film Malik has conversa- to power is gleefully on point. By the end of tural sphere. “A Prophet,” from celebrated Malik is illiterate, though bilingual, and tions with the man he murdered—the man the film, the scars on his back that once sug- French writer/director Jacques Audiard, is an orphaned repeated juvenile offender. The who called him “brother.” But what do we gested hard times as a child take on a more perhaps the most unique film still working audience is all but ready to forgive him of make of these images? They are not literal villainous tone. They cease to be sympathetic within the genre because it is completely whatever trumped up charge finally landed hallucinations as in “Shutter Island,” nor and become ominous, yet still alluring. There singular and subjective. “A Prophet” stars him in the big house. In his first hours served are they literal ghosts. When Malik speaks are so many ways to appreciate this film. Do Tahar Rahim as Malik El Djebena, a troubled he is of course mugged; then in his failed to the specter, would an objective observer not miss it. youth of both French and Arab ancestry, as attempt to fight back we see something of hear him? Are the images a magnification of he serves a six-year sentence with hardened his tenacious grit and ambition. But his his imagination, or poetic interpretation of [email protected]
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RADIOHEAD // IDIOTEQUE RADIOHEAD // WEIRD FISHES COURTESY Adam Leaders JOEL PLASKETT // ABSENTMINDED MELODY Chicago-based band Blah Blah Blah comprises Phill Ferguson, Dario Arcos, Byron Hardin and Solomon Moss. GREGORY ALAN ISAKOV // SAN FRANCISCO Indie band anything but ‘Blah’
CODY PRENTISS, ASSISTANT ARTS & CULTURE EDITOR by Mina Bloom say probably Depeche Mode, probably Assistant Arts & Culture Editor some—this is a hard question—a group JEFF BUCKLEY // SATISFIED MIND called Blaze [and] of course the greats: AARON ATWELL // JUNE CARTER IN JANUARY, the Chicago Tribune named local Marvin Gaye and Curtis Mayfi eld and stu GORILLAZ // TOMORROW COMES TODAY band Blah Blah Blah one of fi ve “bands on the like that. Deftones also. MARC COHN // WALKING IN MEMPHIS verge of breaking big,” which seems fi tting DA: Rhythm-wise, I like a lot of world music for a polished indie pop band with light, Mor- and a lot of hip-hop. rissey-esque vocals, due to play this month at SM: I like songs with drums and songs with South by Southwest music festival in Austin, voices. Texas. Blah Blah Blah comprises Phill Ferguson The Chronicle: What does your new music on keyboards and guitar, Dario Arcos on sound like compared to what you’ve drums, Byron Hardin on bass and Solomon worked on in the past? Moss on guitar and vocals. The band was Week ending March 2, 2010 perhaps named ironically because these SM: We haven’t released anything o cially. guys embody the very opposite of what the It’s all been demo tracks pushed out. But the #1 Album Top tracks ( ) Last week’s ranking in top five word “blah” tends to evoke. Easily described stu we’re doing now is recorded nicely; as charmingly sarcastic and easygoing, the it’s more confi dent as far as the way it’s United States members of Blah Blah Blah talked with The played and recorded. It gets the idea across Imma Be • Black Eyed Peas (1) 1 Chronicle about their range of musical infl u- way better. The last batch we recorded at a ences, what to expect from their upcoming place called Third Coast, which I believe is Hey, Soul Sister • Train (3) 2 release and their initial reaction to the Tri- no longer there, and other studios around Need You Now • Lady Antebellum (2) 3 bune write-up. Chicago. The music is just more real, if that makes sense. The vibe in the studio was very Need You Now Blah Blah Blah • Ke$ha 4 Lady Antebellum The Chronicle: How did you guys meet? cool as where the other ones sound a little In My Head • Jason Derulo 5 more rigid. Phill Ferguson: Well, we were in the middle Byron Hardin: It’s more of what we want United Kingdom of the room one day and we were into suck- rather than the producer just recording us. ing on helium—that was a pastime we were We’re more comfortable in the studio. In My Head • Jason Derulo (2) 1 into at the time—and our voices joined Rude Boy • Rihanna (4) 2 together in harmony. The Chronicle: What’s your reaction to Solomon Moss: No, for the record, that’s not being named one of the local bands to You ... Dirtee Love • Florence + the Machine (1) 3 what happened. My mom will think I’m a break big, according to the Tribune? Lights Starry Eyed • Ellie Goulding 4 helium sucker. It isn’t true. Ellie Goulding Empire State ... Broken Down (3) 5 DA: The description kind of pinned us as a • Alicia Keys The Chronicle: Are you making fun of me? slower-sounding band, but we’re defi nitely not. Anyone who has seen a live show was Spain SM: I can take this one. I’ve known Phill pretty upset about that quote. We Are the World ... for Haiti • Artists for Haiti (1) 1 for 12 years I think and I’ve seen Dario play PF: It’s not like we’re complaining though. many times throughout the years. I saw It’s not like we’ve made every avenue avail- TiK ToK • Ke$ha (2) 2 him play on drums and I was like, “That able to the Tribune. They’ve only heard a El Run Run • Estopa (3) 3 guy shines on that!” It all kind of revolved couple of songs, I’m sure. Hijo de la Luz y Meet Me Halfway • Black Eyed Peas (4) 4 around us getting into the same room with BH: It’s beautiful that people have their de la Sombra instruments to play a tune. di erent views. That’s what’s great about Joan Manuel Stereo Love • Edward Maya, Vika Jigulina 5 PF: It started to be very consecutive. music. Whoever says whatever they say Serrat Source: iTunes © 2010 MCT SM: We met Byron and he sort of jumped won’t say anything bad about it, of course, into the group. but their particular input is great. That’s how the group is. Check out our online The Chronicle: What are your individual PF: [Asking the rest of the band] How would musical infl uences? you defi ne this kind of music? Multimedia Section! SM: It’s a smooth intensity. You’re at ease, SM: My top fi ve infl uences are Aaron Nev- but it’s intense. • Videos ille, Boyz II Men, Phill with two Ls, Radio- PF: I like that. • Interviews head and Morrissey. Add Frank Sinatra and For more information about the band, visit & more! take Phill with two ‘L’’s out. MySpace.com/BlahBlahBlahChicago. Their next PF: I really am a big fan of David Bowie— show will be on March 11 at Reggie’s Rock Club, early and late. Just the creativity of pro- 2019 S. State St. www.columbiachronicle.com duction. [There’s] The Smashing Pumpkins, Sammy Davis Jr., everybody in love. I would [email protected] 24 THE CHRONICLE I MARCH 8, 2010
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Jonathan Allen/Graphic Designer Lisa Danielson/Graphic Designer Jon Remoquillo/Graphic Deisgner XBOX LIVE
Most awkward gifts YouTube videos Vinyl figure collaborations Game Over
“Pray Yourself Thin”: In my chubbier days this “Brush and Look”– ChannelRichard: “Brush and Coarse x Rotofugi: Jaws: If you collect vinyl fig- A CONTROVERSY swept the gaming blogosphere was a book my aunt happily bestowed upon me Look” is one of ChannelRichard’s more popular ures and cute toys, you better know Chicago’s on Feb. 22 when an Xbox Live user with the for my 14th birthday. Never before has a present videos. The song is creative and funny and can Rotofugi. The top-tier store creates the baddest online name “iTzLuPo” posted a video claim- been a triple whammy to my pride. My life was easily stand on its own. Watching the video along figure of a skateboarder, wearing a giant shark ing an Xbox Live moderator, whose screen apparently in such disarray that no treadmill was with it makes it even funnier because of his dra- for a helmet. Of course this Jaws runs it OG with name is “The Pro,” was abusing his power by going to fix me. I had no choice but to rely on di- matic visual humor. The video has some great the black and gray color way. banning players from the service for no reason. vine intervention to shrink my waistline. Plus, no editing in it, and it’s clear that ChannelRichard The video, which showed an online match of 14-year-old wants a book for a present. belongs on camera! Sam Flores x Upper Playground: Kid Dragon: “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2,” was obvious- This masterpiece is part man, part dragon. The ly edited to make iTzLuPo look like an innocent W magazine: I’m sure my above picture—the “Lady Gaga: Bad Romance parody (feat. Lord head of the dragon is biting the kid’s head. It victim of a power-mad moderator. purple collared shirt under the argyle sweater- Gaga)” – Barely Political: One of the most hilari- resembles a Native American headdress that Not long after his video was posted, another vest—doesn’t portray me as the most mascu- ous parodies of Lady Gaga I’ve seen. Emphasiz- hangs down to the ground. Only 200 pieces version of the same video was found with more line guy in the world. However, when my aunt took ing Gaga’s unusual style and videos in a way that were made. of the conversation audible. iTzLuPo can be her assumptions to a new level and purchased mocks her, it creates a contest between her and clearly heard boasting about using hacked me a year’s subscription to a women’s fashion the character “Lord Gaga” to see who is weirder. Tokidoki x Devilrobots: Astrodemonio & Evil game modifications that are specifically pro- magazine, I wasn’t sure how to react. From poking fun of her lack of pants to seemingly King: Two of the biggest names that create cute hibited in the Xbox Live Terms of Use policy. He random costumes and scenes in her videos, it but evil vinyl figures get together to create the then goes on to talk all kinds of trash, includ- Five maroon-checkered sweaters: Grandma, makes her look pretty crazy. best collaboration. The two pieces reflect the ing threats of sexually assaulting The Pro’s if you are reading this, I need to let you know Japanese stereotypical conception of the antago- grandmother amidst a long string of profanity, now: Stop shopping at Lands’ End. For the past “New FBI Warning” – Community Channel: nistic giant robots. This is for anyone who grew another clear violation of the policy. five years, you have gotten me the exact same This video makes me laugh out loud every time, up with anime and mangas. The Pro responded to this by banning iTzLu- sweater and they are all extra-larges. And I’m mostly because it’s so ridiculous. But, I think it Po’s account, an action which might otherwise more of a winter than an autumn. would be a lot more entertaining to have an FBI Michael Lau x The Hundreds : Adam Bomb: The be referred to as doing his job. iTzLuPo is an warning like this instead of one that looks like a king of toy designers, turns The Hundred’s icon immature, vulgar, irritating child who clearly Furry handcuffs: One time a friend got me furry powerpoint presentation you’d give in one of your into a figure. Lau shows different alterations of baited a moderator in hopes of getting him in handcuffs as a gag gift for my birthday. We had LAS classes. his showcase, Gardener 10th, across the world. trouble through the use of a doctored video. a good laugh and I threw them in my bag. Two I’d give up my tuition just to attend. Throughout the ensuing blog coverage, he months later I forgot they were there and went “Garfunkel and Oates sing “Self Esteem’ live!” continued to insist he was the victim. When through customs in Belgium with my parents and – Rikilind: This is one of the funniest songs Takashi Murakami x Louis Vuitton: Gi- the second video came to light, he proceeded siblings present during the questioning. I’ve heard. With the chorus stating, “My self es- ant PutiPanda: Chicago has seen Muraka- to delete his Twitter and YouTube accounts teem’s not low enough to date you …” they have mi’s collaboration with Kanye West on the and all of his videos—something an innocent A grill: After two weeks when your significant fun mocking the sad, desperate girl with low self “Graduation” album. High fashion recognizes his person wouldn’t have to do. other feels comfortable enough to invest in a esteem. work for Louis Vuitton, creating the signature LV He doesn’t deserve the sympathy he was so grill (the bejeweled one for your teeth) as a gift with colorful cherries, flowers and the giant pan- obviously trying to win because he’s a liar, a for you, you should probably start looking else- “Where’s the chapstick?” – CRAZYTRUMPET- da. The greatest contemporary artist of our day nuisance and, ultimately, just another jackass. where. Unless they have argyle grills I don’t think ERG1: The first time I saw this I wondered what creates the most remarkable giant panda figure. I really could have pulled it off anyhow. I was watching, but this video makes me laugh —L. Wilusz every time. It’s also a Chronicle favorite!
her years.” “I would have to call it my own Emily style,” Bertino said. “I can’t classify it. It’s just a do-your-own-thing look. It is very well put together.” Working for Escada, Bertino is always dressing herself up with top-of-the-line designers’ clothes. It is all too often that faux-designer bags are bought around the city; how- ever, Bertino doesn’t fall victim to the cheap imitations, as seen by her Louis Vuitton designer bag and Christian Emily Bertino develops her style into Louboutin pumps. a mature, sophisticated look by wear- Bertino prides herself on dressing in ing top designers’ clothing and acces- a professional style. She utilizes acces- sories. by Colin Shively sories to complete her mature ensemble. Arts & Culture Editor Due to her busy schedule with work Andy Keil THE CHRONICLE and school, Bertino rarely finds the time EMILY BERTINO, a sophomore fashion to shop at physical stores. retail management major, has been Instead, she utilizes Web sites like Net- through more fashion trends in her life A-Porter.com to take care of her designer than she can count. shopping needs. From being a tomboy to wearing the However, if she were to go shopping in Abercrombie mini-skirt with brown leg- the city, Neiman Marcus would be her gings, Bertino has tried it all on for size. first stop because the designer clothes, It was not until Bertino moved to she said. Chicago from Peoria, Ill. that her style The current trend she favors is nude fully matured. color for the upcoming spring season. Bertino wanted to try something She said the color is almost sensual new, she said. When she started the because it blends in with the body. fashion retail management program at Columbia, she began to “dress beyond [email protected] ARTS & CULTURE I MARCH 8, 2010 I THE CHRONICLE 25
REVIEWS SIIIIIIIIICK SHOULDER SHRUG NOT BAD, NOT BAD WORTH A GIGGLE HAPPY DANCE!
“INVINCIBLE IRON MAN: STARK DISASSEMBLED” “THE COMPLETE ARANZI HOUR” BY ARONZO ARANZI “AT WORK” BY ANNIE LEIBOVITZ The latest story arc, which ran from issues 20 - 24, saw Tony Ultra-cute Japanese design company Aranzi Aronzo is more than The book is a long-time retrospective of the life and work of one Stark in a self-induced coma as his close friends and associates just fashion accessories and craft books—they do comic strips of the greatest American photographers of all time. It goes over worked to bring him back to life while fending off an assassin too. The comics chronicle the adventures of familiar characters the life of Annie Leibovitz and looks into some of her most famous sent to finish him. Stark’s coma dream offers an interesting such as Bad Guy, Sprite and Mechani-Panda as they explore images and the life she lives. It’s an amazing book, which anyone look at Iron Man’s psyche, but fans of action and fight scenes Tokyo, eat junk food and contemplate life. Adorable.—D. LaCoco who calls themselves a photographer wanting to do studio work will be a tad disappointed. Let’s hope things get more exciting should read. I wanted a little bit more length, but what can you from here.—L. Wilusz expect, she’s a photographer, not a writer.—B. Lewis
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“BACHELOR: ON THE WINGS OF LOVE,” FINAL EPISODE “SECRET WINDOW” “THE GHOST WRITER” The cheesy “Bachelor” commercial asked in a growling voice, What I already knew about writer’s block: pets don’t help and “The Ghost Writer” was better than I thought it would be. Ewan “Will he choose sugar or will he choose spice?” After watching it makes you insane. What I learned from this movie: it makes McGregor plays the title role, writing for the prime minister of the final rose ceremony, it looks like he chose spice. Who would you go so far off your rocker, you imagine John Turturro with England. There’s a lot of mystery and suspense and I found have thought Jake would pick Vienna to be his co-pilot? Tenley a southern accent and sporting an Amish-like suit coming to myself on the edge of my seat a couple of times. Very interesting was much sweeter and instead of insulting him after he dumped your surrounded-by-nature abode to claim you plagiarized his flick.—L. Danielson. her, she thanked him.—S. Roush story.—A. Meade
no smiles MUSIC
THE WHIGS: “IN THE DARK” LIFEHOUSE: “SMOKE & MIRRORS” BARTON FINK: “GEAR” The southern trio remains true to form on their third studio album. I’m still a big fan of Lifehouse’s first album, “No Name Face,” I like rock, and I like funk. So I love Barton Fink. The Quebec They’re strongest on “Someone’s Daughter” and “I Am For Real,” and with their new release, “Smoke & Mirrors,” it somewhat band mixes the two with reckless abandon and turns out some two songs reminiscent of their previous efforts. The latter starts lives up to their soft, melodic sound in their debut album. I’ve beautiful fuzz—delicious loud and groovy fuzz. I can only hope with a bass line that welcomes Parker Gispert’s flawless guitar and slowly grown out of their music, but this album just might put they continue to pump out solid releases. Now excuse me while eventually assertive vocals, “I don’t need to walk in your backyard/ me back into the zone.—C. Aguirre I go dance to some “Dicey Street Blues.”—C. Prentiss To let you know just where I stand.” It’s not the same guys that recorded an album in an empty Athens, Ga. frat house but it’s the obvious progression.—A. Keil
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CROUTONS BATHROOM TALK FRIENDLINESS Croutons are the greatest innovation in the history of salad. They The bathroom is a very private place, there should be no reason I love talking to and meeting new people, and I have found that are like the stapler of iceberg lettuce. I generally look like a fool for you to try and strike up a conversation with me. I’m sure this has really benefitted me. I have gotten myself into some when eating salad. The lettuce always slides off my fork and into anything that you’re going to say can wait until we’re both done. crazy situations, but I’d have to say my most recent was by far my lap before I can get it into my mouth, but not when there is So, do us both a favor and don’t. Thanks.—J. Graveline the best. Some person in line for a concert on March 3 gave me a sturdy crouton at the end of my fork. It is like dried, seasoned backstage passes for no reason. I stood on the same stage with confidence.—J. Allen Bob Weir and Phil Lesh. My life is complete.—L. Nalin
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Editorials U.S. Supreme Court to hear gun ban CHICAGO HAS had one of the most restric- would remove more power from the states. tive gun laws in the United States since It is a necessity for the Supreme Court to the early 1980s. The law bans all hand- definitely settle the question of whether guns in the city. However, four Chicagoans states have the right to enforce restrictive have been challenging the law in the U.S. gun laws. This hearing will define the con- Supreme Court since March 2, claiming the tours of the amendment where there was ban is unconstitutional and must be lifted. room for open interpretation. The residents sued the city after a similar Because of varying interpretations of gun ban was lifted in another U.S. Supreme the Bill of Rights, it’s difficult to determine Court hearing, Heller v. Washington, D.C. In what the founding fathers intended for the case, the justices ruled individuals had each amendment, and considering how the right to own and bear arms. much society has changed since they Even though the court recognized an signed the document, the Supreme Court individual’s right to own guns, states and has much to consider. municipalities can still make laws banning Today’s society is violent. It’s debatable MCT NEWSWIRE them. This is because the Second Amend- whether people should have guns to pro- ment is not incorporated into the 14th tect themselves from attackers or if guns Amendment like many other freedoms, should be banned nationally to eliminate such as freedom of speech and the right to the problem altogether. petition. The 14th Amendment ensures that The justices have a difficult decision states cannot make any laws that override ahead of them. They must listen to city federal laws. officials who say they know what’s best for Not only does McDonald v. city of Chicago their constituents and are protecting Chi- decide the fate of Chicago’s nearly two- cagoans by banning hand guns, and they decades-old handgun ban, it also creates must listen to residents who claim their precedent for every other state in the union. rights as Americans have been violated If this ban is overturned by the U.S. for nearly two decades. The U.S. Supreme Supreme Court, states will no longer be able Court is expected to make a decision in to enact sweeping gun bans. In turn, this June. Cracking down on credit cards RECEIVING A stress ball or a lame beach bag Companies target students knowing they MCT NEWSWIRE after signing up for a credit card won’t often struggle financially and are in need of happen again on college campuses. In what they see as “quick cash” to purchase fact, according to a new law enacted Feb. basic necessities and to pay college loans. 22, credit card companies cannot hand out According to Sallie Mae’s National Study freebies at any college event or within 1,000 of Usage Rates and Trends 2009, 84 percent feet of a campus. of undergraduates possess at least one The law outlines a few new restrictions credit card. This is up from 76 percent in for credit card companies concerning 2004. Also, the average number of credit young adults and colleges. cards has increased since 2004 from 4.1 to Credit card spending among young adults 4.6. Half of college students claimed they is increasing, and the laws limiting access had four or more cards. to students and underage people will curb To deter young students who aren’t the problem. efficient with money, the new law prohib- Students are often enticed to fill out its anyone under 21 to sign up for a card applications when a company offers some- without a co-signer or proof of income. The thing free, even if it is just a stress ball they co-signer of that card also has to agree to will never use. Eliminating freebies during increase the credit limit. sign up is a start, but educating young This is an effective plan to ensure credit people about credit card usage would have isn’t abused because parents would be long-term effects. responsible for the debt if their child spends Colleges also have to make their partner- beyond their means. ship with card companies known. Even though this law may seem restric- Many students sign credit card appli- tive for young people who think they are cations without fully understanding the adults at 18 and entitled to credit, the goal is MCT NEWSWIRE responsibility of money and how the credit to deter young people from incurring credit system works. debt at a young age.
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Jeff Graveline Assistant H&F Editor Spencer Roush Commentary Editor Did you catch a mistake, think we could have covered a story better or believe strongly about an issue Andy Keil Photo Editor Stephanie Saviola Assistant Metro Editor that faces all of us here at Columbia? Laura Nalin Assistant Campus Editor Colin Shively Arts & Culture Editor Why not write a letter to the editor? At the bottom of page 2, you’ll find a set of guidelines on how to do Taylor Norris Copy Editor Ciara Shook Assistant Campus Editor this. Let us hear from you. Emi Peters Copy Chief Lisa Wardle Copy Editor Cody Prentiss Assistant A&C Editor Benita Zepeda Campus Editor —The Columbia Chronicle Editorial Board COMMENTARY I MARCH 8, 2010 I THE CHRONICLE 27 One-sided political discussion gives no perspective “Republican overtly one-sided. It’s vital to hear the opinions of people mental right by aligning themselves with and third party At an arts-centered school, it’s to be whose thoughts don’t coincide with the a person who or entity that always makes members also expected that most students, faculty and majority. Even though you may not agree the choice for them. attend this staff would have liberal views. To go one with someone, it doesn’t mean you can’t Columbia professors should strive to school, and it’s step further, Columbia is also located in the respect their opinion or learn from them. inform students of every side of an issue. a shame they center of one of the most Democratic cities The importance of outside perspec- Liberals, and especially art students, are in the United States. tives became apparent to me after a fellow thought of as “open-minded,” so an effort are not more Because Columbia and surrounding areas Columbia student laughed at the idea of should be made to look at new political per- thoroughly are generally liberal, this leads to dull politi- people identifying with the Republican spectives instead of turning down an idea represented.” cal conversation and a missing perspective. Party. After being asked why she aligns because it may be considered a “conserva- What’s the fun in always agreeing politi- herself with the Democratic Party, she tive approach.” by Spencer Roush cally? When conversation lacks debate, it answered, “Well, my parents are Democrats, This isn’t just an issue at Columbia or Commentary Editor prohibits people from understanding other but I guess I really don’t know what being other liberal colleges, but this is a problem viewpoints. A debate is often necessary to a Democrat means.” facing the entire nation. Congress has been POLITICS IS commonly an uninvited topic understand others’ opinions. After minutes of discussing the Demo- unable to pass bills because neither party in a handful of settings because it can To say the least, Columbia’s political dis- cratic platform, she decided that some of can work with the other. ruffle feathers and cause great debate. cussions are less than productive. With- her opinions actually paralleled Republi- Democrats met alone to discuss the Health Politics probably shouldn’t be discussed out a Republican’s perspective on national can ideologies. Care Reform Bill, probably thinking they at a family reunion, a church or a funeral issues, it’s like ignoring the giant elephant I think this is a problem facing many would accomplish more without Republi- home because of its controversial nature. in the room (no pun intended). young people today. Politics may not entice cans present. However, the bill still remains While these particular settings aren’t Republican and third party members also everyone, but it’s important to be informed in limbo without bipartisan support. appropriate for many controversial discus- attend this school, and it’s a shame they are and debate issues rather than following a This one-way thinking must stop. Each sions, there are plenty of other, more suit- not more thoroughly represented. parent’s political ideologies. side of the political spectrum has the right able places. The classroom is an apt place It is probably intimidating for these stu- What’s worse than duplicating parents’ to be heard and considered. This problem to engage in a political colloquy. dents to speak out in a classroom during a opinions is voting Democrat or Republican needs to be resolved starting in schools Columbia’s classrooms, in particular, are political discussion because the majority just because they’re registered under that because we are the future generation of filled with professors and students who of the room is overwhelmingly Democrat. political party. leaders. It’s possible to learn something stew about the political topics of the day at While it is their responsibility to share their Researching political issues and making from one another, so let’s try it for once. the beginning of almost each class session. opinions, professors and students should informed decisions is our right as Ameri- However, Columbia’s discussions tend to be welcome and encourage differing views. cans. People deny themselves of this funda- [email protected]
Magnitude earth- The currency denomination that might Dollar amount in trillions that the Dollar amount in quake in Chile that have a new Republican face if the health care system endorsed by thousands that was killed approximately decision is up to a North Carolina President Obama on granted to a nurse 8.8 800 people as of congressman, ChicagoTribune.com March 3 will cost, after settling her law- 78 press time, according to Washington- reports. Republican 2.5 according to Reuters. suit against a Chicago police officer, Post.com, after four days of rescue Rep. Patrick McHenry com. Obama asked SunTimes.com reported. Advocate crews searching for survivors. The introduced the bill to Congress to send him its plan to over- Illinois Masonic Medical Center nurse death toll will likely rise because the 50 replace Ulysses S. haul the health care system so he Lisa Hofstra filed the suit against Offi- number of missing people in Consti- Grant with Ronald Reagan. Thirteen can sign it into law. Obama’s approval cer Marcelo Rodriguez and the city of tución alone was 500 as of press other Republicans are co-sponsors of ratings have dropped during the health Chicago after she was handcuffed for time. the bill. McHenry said, “Every genera- care reform fight after Republican refusing to draw blood from a sus- tion needs its own heroes.” opposition to the overhaul. pected drunk driver before he was admitted into the hospital. Supporting sports teams a part of college experience “Yes, Columbia can unite a nation in its resounding drive boundaries of sports in the South Loop. in one of the largest sports markets in the is an art school. to win and be associated with winners. The When Roosevelt closed its doors to the country. We have so many professional teams Yes, we don’t United States won the medal count at the former gym which Columbia and Roosevelt that their stadiums line the borders of the have ‘teams’ or games, grabbing 37 overall medals includ- shared, it was the Renegades who found a city. Yet, asking about the score of a game or a ‘real’ gym, but ing 9 golds. new home for students to have open gym what somebody thought of a specific play doesn’t mean The competitive spirit of America was space. It was the Renegades who organized brings fire and brimstone down on me. on full display for the world to see and the outings for ice skating at Millennium Park, However, I realize professional sports that there should Americans did what we do best: win. How- to Dave & Busters and their latest effort to aren’t for everyone and I don’t hold it against be a total lack ever, the Olympic victories and viewership organize an outing to an upcoming Chicago anyone who isn’t a sports fan. What I do have of caring about made me realize something that has both- White Sox home game. a problem with is students not supporting sports.” ered me since I came to Columbia: the lack While I know that sports aren’t a reason our college’s athletics. of knowledge about nationally recognized to attend Columbia, athletics are still a As a college community, Columbia stu- by Jeff Graveline sports at the college, lack of interest in club major part of American life. dents are pushed to be their best at every- Assistant Health & Fitness Editor sports featured at Columbia and the gen- Baseball is “America’s Pasttime,” football thing they do, including sports. Our basket- eral “meh” feeling Columbia students have has become one of the most popular sports ball team has grown by leaps and bounds IN THE Unite States, there is one thing that toward athletics. to watch and hockey has had a rebirth in since last year. Our baseball team is ramping unifies and divides us like none other. A Yes, Columbia is an art school. Yes, we Chicago, thanks to a young and exciting up for another season on the diamond. The topic so controversial it divides our fair don’t have “teams” or a “real” gym, but that Blackhawks team. Plus, the Cubs and Sox lacrosse and intramural volleyball teams are city. Yet the same controversial topic brings doesn’t mean there should be a total lack of give Chicagoans both sides of the MLB already practicing and competing at our new scores of people together on a daily basis and caring about sports. season, the Bears add the NFL aspect and gym at South Loop Elementary. allows strangers to share the highest highs The Renegades, Columbia’s student- the Bulls are Chicago’s NBA franchise. All of Columbia has sports. We have students and the lowest lows in a matter of moments. athletics association, are based in the 916 them add something to the Chicago sports who participate and carry the Renegade Of course, I’m talking about sports. S. Wabash Ave. Building on the fourth floor. landscape. name proudly on the field and the court. Sports in the U.S. dominate the landscape The board of directors is made up of stu- And yet, when I ask people at Columbia if Columbia students should support our teams, of entertainment and spectacle like noth- dents who want athletics here at Columbia they watched the game, any game, the previ- support our school and support sports. ing else. If the recent Winter Olympics have to thrive and succeed. From basketball to ous night, I often get looks that range from taught us anything, it’s that competition volleyball, the Renegades have pushed the confused to annoyed. Columbia is located [email protected] 28 THE CHRONICLE I MARCH 8, 2010
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First-ever oversight of cemeteries begins
New regulations in place to prevent another Burr Oak-like incident by Patrick Smith Assistant Metro Editor
THE NEWLY formed Cemetery Oversight Board, spurred by last year’s controversy at Burr Oak Cemetery in Alsip, Ill. when 200 to 300 corpses were found dug up and piled in an isolated area of the cemetery, had its inaugural meeting on March 3. The board, made of veterans of the ceme- tery industry and community activists, will advise the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation in its new role to oversee all of the cemeteries in Illinois, of which there are thousands. The meeting, which took place via satel- lite in both Chicago and Springfield, Ill., was conducted in a quiet, even tone, but disagreements between and questions raised by the board members exposed a piece of legislation written by lawmakers unfamiliar with the cemetery industry. The Cemetery Oversight Act, signed into law by Gov. Pat Quinn on Jan. 18, was opposed by the Illinois Cemetery and Funeral Home Association. Board members took issue with every page of the new committee rule book, begin- ning with chairperson Brent Adams, who opened the meeting with a promise that “trailer legislation” would give an answer to the question of what exactly a “burial unit” MCT Newswire is, a term frequently used in the legislation Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart (left) receiver Roman Szabelski and Rev. Steve Jones (center right) help clean off another vault as officials conducted an inves- tigation at Burr Oak Cemetery, in Alsip, Ill. The scandal at the cemetery, in which hundreds of bodies were discovered dug up and dumped in a remote area, but foreign to cemetery operators. spurred legislation mandating new cemetery oversight. Szabelski is one of the members of the brand new Cemetery Oversight Board. But most of the concerns, from both board members and cemetery owners ment oversees more than a million people money from the state in the next fiscal plots in a cemetery have deeds which tell who attended the meeting in a cramped, who are licensed in their professions in year either. the family or individual the location of overheated office on the ninth floor of the Illinois, and according to spokeswoman “Like all of the professions we oversee, their purchased grave, and the cemeteries Thompson Center, were about two ele- Sue Hofer, budget deficits have forced the the money will come from the licensing have their own long-standing numbering ments of the bill: a required new number- agency to make cutbacks in recent years. fees,” Pukelis said. system. According to cemetery owners, ing system for every grave in Illinois and But Hofer said she doesn’t think the Illinois That is exactly what funeral owners are changing the way they have numbered how the new oversight and licensing would Department of Financial and Professional afraid of. their plots, or to keep two sets of numbers be paid for. While the Cemetery Oversight Regulation will need any more money to “They want me to pay a dollar for every would be impossible and would lead to Act lays out several new requirements for regulate the cemeteries until next fiscal grave in my cemetery,” said Michael Walsh, more chaos. cemeteries and the people who work in year, which begins July 1, because noth- owner of Evergreen Memorial Cemetery in The meeting opened with a reminder them, and several new responsibilities for ing is slated to happen before then. The Bloomington, Ill. “My cemetery has been from Illinois Department of Financial and the Illinois Department of Financial and estimated cost of the new oversight is around since 1901; that money has already Professional Regulation attorneys about Professional Regulation, it does not provide $8.4 million. been made from most of the plots, why the Open Meetings Act, which requires the any money to meet them. “That’s assuming a full staff; that’s not should I have to pay for them?” public be notified any time three or more The Illinois Department of Financial and going to happen by July 1,” Adams said. Other owners agreed the fees were an of the board members meet to discuss cem- Professional Regulation is already cash- Hofer’s colleague, Louis Pukelis, doesn’t unfair burden. Walsh called the act and the etery oversight. But the inaugural meeting strapped and stretched thin. The depart- think the agency will need any additional new oversight a “total overreaction” to the was hardly easily accessible. After going Burr Oaks scandal, saying the incident was through a security screening that Walsh tragic, but nothing like that had happened described as “worse than at O’Hare, “Walsh before in Illinois. and a fellow cemetery owner got lost in the “It’s going to be the cemeteries that rely labyrinth of the ninth floor of the Thomp- on low-income burials that are going to be son Center. really hurt by this,” Walsh said. When they asked a staff member to What may prove to be even more of direct them to the meeting place, he an issue than funding is the required became lost, leading the pair through rows renumbering of every grave in the state. of cubicles before being forced to ask for The meeting ground to a halt for more directions himself. than 30 minutes while the board mem- The board has nine members, all of whom bers debated the feasibility of a statewide were present at the first meeting. Roman F. numbering system. Szabelski, one of the board members, was “One of the most important things this the receiver of Burr Oak Cemetery when board can do is create a uniform basis to the bodies were discovered. find where someone is buried,” said activist In the past, Hofer has said the Illinois Zenobia Johnson-Black, who is not a part of Department of Financial and Professional the cemetery industry. Regulation does not typically investigate The proposed numbering system is a professionals unless a complaint is filed direct reaction to the scandal at Burr Oak, with the department, but that will be dif- when the bereaved were forced to scour ferent for cemeteries. MCT Newswire the cemetery searching for their buried “In this case, we will be examining every Headstones are laid out at Burr Oak cemetery as an investigation continues in Alsip, Ill. Four people loved ones. cemetery on a regular basis,” Hofer said. were charged after dozens of graves had been dug up, and the bodies dumped in a massive pile on But those who work in cemeteries said cemetery grounds a renumbering was not possible. All sold [email protected] 30 THE CHRONICLE I MARCH 8, 2010
affects frogs has already been determined,” said Steven Goldsmith, a spokesman for Syn- genta. “Atrazine does not cause any problems with frog development.” According to Goldsmith, the Environmen- tal Protection Agency, which he called the “independent arbitrator of these issues,” reviewed Hayes’ work and called his data insufficient and methods flawed. Goldsmith and an attorney for Syngenta pointed repeat- edly to the EPA’s assessment of Atrazine to disprove Hayes’ research. A 2003 decision by the agency found Atra- zine was “not likely” to cause cancer in humans. But the report is not as definitively pro-Atrazine as Syngenta contends. “There is sufficient evidence to formulate a hypothesis that Atrazine exposure may impact gonadal development in amphibians, but there are currently insufficient data to confirm or refute the hypothesis,” the EPA’s decision reads. The EPA’s findings are filled mostly with wait-and-see statements. The agency deemed the herbicide safe because there was not suffi- cient evidence to condemn it, but the 16-page MCT Newswire document is filled with statements of need A report published last week provides evidence that Atrazine turns male frogs into females. The authors believe this contributed to a drop in frog population. for more studies. “The 2003 decision by the EPA was made in part by a guy named Kloas Vernor,” Hayes said. “His decision was ‘more research needs New study links herbicide to frog decline to be done.’ Within a day of that decision Kloas Vernor was on the Syngenta payroll … now Maker of chemical Atrazine zine, saying the chemical changes some zine. Hayes has published research in the Syngenta is publishing the guy that was sup- calls science ‘unsound,’ male frogs into females and chemically past about Atrazine’s affects on amphibian posed to be regulating them.” questions researcher’s motives castrates others. But the maker of the drug larvae, and the March 1 issue of The Chronicle According to Goldsmith, the matter is fired back, calling Hayes’ science unsound. reported on Hayes’ contention that Atrazine closed. by Patrick Smith The company said Hayes is an activist, not may be carcinogenic. His newest study links “The EPA believes there is no reason to Assistant Metro Editor a scientist. Atrazine to the global decline of frogs. investigate this any further,” he said. The article was published in the online edi- But Syngenta, the Swiss company that But in late 2009, the agency opened a new LAST WEEK, University of California-Berke- tion of the Proceedings of the National Acad- manufactures the drug, said Hayes’ new review of Atrazine. The agency could not be ley Professor Tyrone Hayes published a new emy of Sciences on March 1, and will be pub- study was moot. study on the effects of the herbicide Atra- lished in the next edition of the print maga- “The issue of whether or not Atrazine x SEE FROGS, PG. 32
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Nobody fears a blogger in their pajamas.” -John Nichols
Brent Lewis THE CHRONICLE Author and journalist John Nichols addresses the crowd at the DePaul College of Communications, 14 E. Jackson Blvd. Nichols and co-author Robert McChesney discuss, in their book, the future of journalism.
Jacqueline Taylor, dean of the College of Com- return,” Nichols said. They often refer to the ideas of Thomas copy editors and fact checkers,” McChesney munications at DePaul University. In their book, Nichols and McChesney sug- Paine, James Madison and Thomas Jefferson said. “The institutional power to generate, not The event was held at DePaul Univer- gest that public subsidies be implemented to for a stronger sense of their own beliefs and just the respect of people in power but the sity’s College of Communications, 14 E. create a stronger news outlet. how to regain control of the news. fear [among] the people in power, that right Jackson Blvd. “The real crisis isn’t about the lack or decline “James Madison argued that the first papers there costs money. No one fears a blogger in “With useful news for citizens often of reporters and newspapers,” McChesney to go under [his authority] would be the most their pajamas.” upstaged by 24-7 coverage of celebrities, we said. “The solution, to be blunt, is there is dissident papers; and those were exactly McChesney and Nichols’ book was pub- found ourselves grappling with questions on going to have to be massive, enormous public the viewpoints that the free society had to lished in January and the pair has been on a how to responsibly train our students in the subsidies in the upcoming generation. We are cultivate and keep alive,” McChesney said. book tour for the past two months to discuss digital age,” Taylor said. like Dorothy at the end of the ‘Wizard of Oz,’ “You can’t have our system work unless you their findings and suggestions for change. The authors said they believe the traditional we just need to click our heels three times and have a healthy, vibrant, independent press “There is going to be commercial jour- print media that was first introduced should we can solve the problem.” that monitors people in power and gives [the nalism for all of our lives,” McChesney said. be re-established in this country. McChesney said that he and Nichols discov- public] the power to govern their own lives.” “There will be producing, selling products but “The death [of journalism] is not rooted ered through research that the Fourth Estate Another topic the authors discussed was it is only going to provide a small percent- in new technology or from economic was heavily subsidized by the government for the public’s use of the Internet for main news age of the credible journalism we need to be turbulence at the moment, but in fact that our the first hundred years of this country. “Paine sources, rather then newspapers and the inev- self-governing and that’s the real problem media institutions were bought by very large said, ‘We have it in our power to begin the itability that technology is taking over. we face.” corporations for huge amounts of money and world over again.’ Journalism as we know it “One thing technology cannot replace is they promised their investors 30-40 percent is dying,” Nichols said. compensated human labor in news rooms with [email protected] SPOTLIGHT ON ALUMNI:
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in response. » FROGS Hayes said Syngenta was fabricating claims Continued from PG. 30 about his research because they had no answer for the serious issues his studies raise reached for comment. Yale University Professor David Skelly “One of [EPA] Administrator [Lisa] Jack- studied Hayes’ work and conducted his own son’s top priorities is to improve the way EPA research on frogs. He found the same sexual manages and assesses the risk of chemicals mutations, but his study linked the muta- including pesticides, and as part of that e ort, tions to pollution and wastewater and not we are taking a hard look at the decision made necessarily Atrazine. by the previous administration on Atrazine,” Hayes said he stands by his work, and had said Steve Owens, assistant administrator a sharp response to Syngenta’s claim that he for the EPA’s O ce of Prevention, in a press is biased. release in October. “As far as me being an activist, as a scientist Goldsmith said he thinks the agency is I have information, I have access to informa- wasting time and money starting a new tion and I have the capacity to interpret and review of the herbicide. explain that information, that’s my profes- “The EPA has spent a lot of time and a lot of sional responsibility,” Hayes said. “As a person years reviewing the science,” Goldsmith said. and as a professional, I have a social respon- “We think that three years later, after the EPA sibility to provide my expertise especially in already made a decision, for the new political an area where I see that there’s a risk to our appointees to come in and say, ‘No we need future.” to do this again,’ is really a waste of time and Hayes’ research was originally funded by taxpayers’ money.” Syngenta, until he broke with the company According to Hayes’ new study, Atrazine is over issues regarding his negative fi ndings one of the most commonly applied herbicides about Atrazine. in the world, and it is the most commonly “If I had stayed with Syngenta … I would detected herbicide contaminant of ground, have been set for life, all I had to do was lose surface and drinking water. The study, my integrity, and that’s not something I was authored by Hayes and ten other scientists, willing to do,” Hayes said. found that Atrazine-exposed male frogs were Goldsmith said the issue was not whether both chemically castrated and completely or not Atrazine was harmful, but if we could feminized as adults, and ten percent of the survive without it. exposed males developed into functional “Forty percent of the world’s food females that copulated with unexposed would not exist without crop protection adult males. The study concludes that Atra- chemicals like Atrazine,” Goldsmith said. zine likely played a role in global amphibian “There are lots of people in the world who decline. don’t like chemicals of any kind ... but But Goldsmith said Hayes’ study brings how are we going to feed a world that nothing new to the table because it “has so has nine billion people in it by 2050 if we many issues” with methodology and is based can’t use technology to grow that food?” Andy Keil THE CHRONICLE on “bad data.”. Matt Skiba, front man of the Chicago-based group Alkaline Trio, plays at the Metro, Feb. 27. “That’s a complete fabrication,” Hayes said [email protected] SOUTH LOOP CLUB JAZZ SHOWCASE BAR & GRILL (IN YOUR OWN BACKYARD!) 806 S. Plymouth Ct. (behind Bar Louie) 701 S. State St. t Corner of State & Balbo THURS. THROUGH SUN. 11 - 14 DUTCH PIANIST AMINA FIGARVO Sunday-Friday 11am-4am Internat’l SEXTET (Hit of the 2009 Chicago Grant Park Jazz Fest) Saturday 11am-5am MON. 15 Typhanie Monique ‘ Vocal Jams’ TUES. 16 Saxist Cliff Wallace Quintet WED. 17 Guitarist John Moulder (Benefit Concert) SLC NOW DELIVERS FREE TO THURS. THROUGH SUN. 18 - 25 AWARD WINNERS JOE LOVANO ‘US FIVE’ Featuring Esperanza Spaulding * James Weidman * Otis Brown III * Francisco Mela NEED A GAME? SLC HAS IT! THE FOLLOWING
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Morris Dees, a lifelong advocate Center Web site, the number of hate groups for civil rights, racial equality, has increased by 54 percent since 2000. honored at annual dinner “There has been a tremendous increase in hate groups, primarily in the past seven or by Margaret Lang eight years because of the economy, Latino Assistant Metro Editor migrations and especially in the last couple years because of having President Barack AS A young man in the 1940s, Morris Dees Obama, an African American as president,” worked the cotton fields with blacks and Dees said. witnessed firsthand social and economic The Southern Poverty Law Center Web site injustice at its worst. Throughout his life, also states that there are currently 926 known Dees has fought against hate groups and hate groups operating in the United States, social inequities. and 22 of those groups are located in Illinois. One hundred-fifty people attended the The law center tracks the activities of Merit Award Dinner on March 2, hosted by hate groups and domestic terrorists across the Decalogue Society of Lawyers, honor- America, and launches innovative lawsuits ing Dee’s, a legendary civil rights lawyer that seek justice against networks of radi- for his lifetime achievements in fighting cal extremists. They use the courts to win for equality. systematic reforms on behalf of victims of The evening started with a reception at 6 bigotry and discrimination. They also pro- p.m. and continued with a dinner, during vide educators with free resources that teach which Dees discussed his journey to becom- school children to reject hate, embrace diver- Rachel Jones THE CHRONICLE ing a successful civil rights lawyer . sity and respect differences. Civil rights activist Morris Dees was honored by the Decalogue Society of Lawyers for a lifetime of Dees founded the Southern Poverty Law “The Southern Poverty Law Center tries to achievement fighting for equality. The organization Dees started, the Southern Poverty Law Center, has Center in 1971, and has defended civil rights anticipate problems before they become real worked for nearly 40 years to fight hate groups and racism. for 39 years in an effort to fight hate groups mainstream issues,” Dees said. “For example, and racism. today we have a litigation section that deals ments and contributions to the betterment how he got into civil rights, and how he used Dees has represented Southern Poverty with the rights of migrant workers by suing of humanity. his career as a lawyer to enhance his fight Law Center in a number of high-profile legal companies that bring them in because we “It’s very important to get an award from against hate and social injustice. The event victories against hate and extremist groups. find that these people are being taken advan- an organization that stood for fairness and was very well attended and I was very happy These victories included lawsuits against the tage of, sort of close to slavery.” justice in a time when discrimination against to meet Morris.” Ku Klux Klan, The United Klans of America The Decalogue Society has a prestigious list Jews was rampant,” Dees said. Dees has received numerous awards for his and the White Aryan Resistance. of past Merit Award winners including Jus- The Decalogue Society of Lawyers is Amer- work. Trial Lawyers for Public Justice named “I think that it’s important from the high- tice Ruth Bader Ginsberg of the U.S. Supreme ica’s oldest Jewish bar association and has him Trial Lawyer of the Year. and in 2009 he est level, from the president of the United Court, Eleanor Roosevelt and Albert Einstein. fought for over 75 years against discrimina- was inducted into their Hall of Fame. States down to the schools, communities and “We have a committee that comes together, tion and anti-Semitism with the help of other “This nation has always been a land of organizations, that we have a community and Morris Dees has been on our list for a organizations and minorities. liberty and justice for all,” Dees said. “We’ve of openness of people of all different beliefs, number of years,” said Barry Goldberg, presi- Kitty Kurth, president of Kurth Lampe, a taken three steps forward a couple steps back- sexual orientation, gender and religion,” Dees dent of the Decalogue Society of Lawyers. “We Chicago-based strategic communications ward and like Dr. Martin Luther King said, said. “We’re always going to have switches have requested him to receive our highest firm, has been a big fan of Dees since she ‘The arch of justice is long, but it bends slowly and changes, and who has the power and who award, which is our Merit Award.” was little. towards fairness and justice.’” the powerless might be.” The Merit Award given by the Decalogue “I think the Merit Award Dinner went According to the Southern Poverty Law Society recognizes Dees’ lifetime achieve great,” Kurth said. “Morris Dees talked about [email protected] IN OTHER NEWS Cancer cluster in Crestwood Two charged in Cicero fire Economy looking up Man stands on Art Institute
A study by the Illinois Department of Public According to the Chicago Tribune, the The American economy lost fewer jobs than According to ChicagoBreakingNews.com, Health found higher incidences of some owner and building manager of a Cicero expected in February, according to NYTimes. a man who was trying to evade capture types of cancer in Crestwood, Ill., that could apartment house where seven people were com. There were still 36,000 jobs lost, but on top of the Chicago Art Institute was be related to the village’s longtime use of killed in a fire were charged with murder the unemployment rate held steady at 9.7 arrested on March 5. The man, in his 20s, water from a contaminated well, according on March 4. Each of the men was charged percent. Most economists took the slowed created a disturbance on top of a fountain to the Chicago Tribune. The study called with seven counts of first-degree murder rate of job loss as a positive sign for the in Grant Park before climbing on top of the the village’s cancer rates “significantly ele- and two counts of aggravated arson. nation’s economy, and most predicted the Art Institute as police moved in to arrest vated,” but could not make a definite link Investigators say the owner instructed jobs-lost to turn into jobs-gained by spring- him. The incident began around 8:30 a.m. between the elevated rate and the drinking the building manager to “take care of” time. About 15 million Americans remained Police said they had no idea why the man water. The Department of Public Health’s the building by burning it down because unemployed through February, and more was behaving the way he was. The suspect study was prompted by a Tribune report the owner was having trouble with the than four out of every 10 have been unem- was arrested without incident and taken that uncovered Crestwood’s secret use of Internal Revenue Service. A 3-day-old baby ployed for more than six months. Unem- into custody. The charges against him the contaminated well. was among those killed. ployment benefits were recently extended. were unclear. OFF THE BLOTTER
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According to police reports, while on patrol two Police responded to a phone call last week police officers noticed two people, a man and concerning aggravated domestic battery. a woman, shaking cups at passersby. The two According to police reports the suspect’s W abash A were observed following people after they had girlfriend called 911 after the father of her 4 propositioned them for money, and blocking child slammed her wrist into a door during ve. the public walk. The suspects were arrested an argument. The woman had become angry 3 and searched. During the search officers say with the man for returning home late and 1 they found a plastic straw that was allegedly put all of his belongings outside. Enraged, the used for ingesting heroin. man attacked her. Pill head X box drowned
Near the Chicago Auditorium, 60 E. Congress According to police reports, a 29-year-old man 2 Parkway, a 22-year-old-man was found with called police about his roommate at 235 W. an unmarked plastic prescription bottle Van Buren St. The man told police he saw his containing a broken Valium pill. According roommate, 27, break a remote control and then to police reports, police officers witnessed a carry a television remote, a computer router, hand-to-hand suspected narcotics transac- a digital converter and an X box into another Compiled by Chronicle staff with information provided by the Chicago Police Department. tion. The man did not produce any prescrip- room. The man then discovered all of these tion ID for the Valium. items submerged in water. 34 The Chronicle I march 8, 2010
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ARIES (March 21 - April 20) Home expenses and minor financial setbacksSudoku, may prove visit LIBRA (Sept. 23 - Oct. 23) Business skills, training or daily instructions are now a key bothersome over the next four days. Some Aries natives will soon feel pressured to source of workplace concern. Early this week, expect a close colleague or work part- revise family budgets, begin new investments or finalize property documents. All are ner to demand equal treatment, new opportunities or quick advancement. Allow au- positive but also legally complicated. Study written documents for unrealisticwww.sudoku.org.uk deadlines thority figures to negotiate all disputes: this is not a good time to challenge the needs or restrictions. Accuracy is vital. After Friday, a bold romantic flirtation may be mildly un- of the bold or impatient types. Avoid controversy. Saturday, a lover or close friend may nerving. Pace yourself and wait for sincere invitations: passions may be unusually high. reveal an strong desire for travel, new home activities or social expansion. Stay alert. © 2010 The Mepham Group. Distributed by TAURUS (April 21 - May 20) Older friends or relatives may this week openly discuss SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) New friendships may this week be complicated with revised career Tribuneambitions. A nMedia intense wave Services. of workplace disappointmentAll rights nowreserved. needs to subtle romantic triangles or private attractions. Ensure your long-term intentions are be resolved. Complex social or family relationships will require detailed practical deci- clearly understood by the group. Over the next few days, minor emotional signals are sions. Offer business advice and watch for steady progress: your ongoing approval and easily misinterpreted: avoid familiar or inappropriate behavior and wait for social jeal- emotional support is needed. Late Saturday, an unexpected social triangle may demand ousies to fade. Later this week, Scorpios born after 1974 may encounter a surprising diplomacy. Key issues involve feelings of abandonment: gently probe for answers. business or career opportunity. If so, don’t hesitate: change is healthy.
GEMINI (May 21 - June 21) Early this week, a minor disagreement with a co-worker may SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 - Dec. 21) Housing decisions, financial applications and legal briefly escalate. Unexpected jealousies, relations with officials or a rare competition for documents will now demand your full attention. A series of family disputes or money job promotions may be at issue. Avoid public discussions and expect others to offer mis- restrictions need to be permanently resolved. Respond quickly to all requests or criti- information. Business relationships will improve after authority figures announce revised cal observations: loved ones will follow your example. Opt for honest group discus- work roles. After Thursday, some Geminis may be asked to settle an unusual family argu- sions and all will be well. After Friday, a new era of social and romantic expression ment. If so, be assertive: your past experience will prove vital. begins. Many Sagittarians may now feel free of past burdens or old relationships: don’t hold back. CANCER (June 22 - July 22) Long-term relationships will this week begin a phase of seri- CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) Over the next few days, group plans may be briefly ous communications, group planning and social expansion. Loved ones are now highly postponed. At present, close friends and colleagues are easily distracted with fam- motivated to bring added commitments or security into their lives. Single Cancerians may ily events, social obligations or romantic invitations. Take none of it personally. In- encounter the return of a past lover or distant friend. If so, remain cautious and expect triguing friendships, fast proposals and new activities will soon prove entertaining. passions to be high. Late Sunday, powerful dream images may reveal a new social per- Remain quietly optimistic. Later this week, minor financial errors may be revealed. spective: study all insights and feelings for obvious clues. If so, respond quickly: this is not the right time to delay money promises or ask for special favors. LEO (July 23 - Aug. 22) Workplace strategies and leadership style now need improve- AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) Love relationships will require diplomacy and special ment. After Monday, co-workers will not respond to instructions or controversial ideas sensitivity this week. Romantic partners or potential lovers may feel emotionally without first checking with authority figures. Find creative ways to increase group par- drained by recent family events or unexpected home choices. Offer creative social ticipation. Patient determination and gentle diplomacy will help clarify difficult business distractions or plan unique leisure activities. At present, optimism and a steady dedi- relationships. Thursday through Saturday accents complex home discussions and family cation to group enjoyment will be helpful. After Friday, some Aquarians may be asked proposals. Loved ones will ask for increased commitment: stay focused. to mediate a business or legal dispute. Take your time: accurate documents will prove vital. VIRGO (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22) First impressions will this week set the tone of new friend- PISCES (Feb. 20 - March 20) Romantic decisions are best delayed. Over the next ships. For many Virgos, the emotional influence of bold discussions and complicated six days, complex relationships and quickly revised goals may challenge the tradi- workplace triangles may linger. Avoid a strong public reaction to inappropriate comments tional expectations of family members. Wait for close friends and relatives to ask or behavior. Someone close may need extra time to develop confidence or establish probing questions. Loved ones may need to vent their feelings or express strong social trust. Stay quiet. Later this week, property decisions, home renovations or minor opinions. Remain diplomatic. After Wednesday, watch business officials for obvious repairs will need immediate attention. Don’t delay: a quick reaction will help. signals of impending change. Job titles, individual assignments and leadership skills are accented. . STAY IN I March 8, 2010 I THE CHRONICLE 35
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