Columbia Chronicle (05/03/2010) Columbia College Chicago

Columbia College Chicago Digital Commons @ Columbia College Chicago

Columbia Chronicle College Publications

5-3-2010 Columbia Chronicle (05/03/2010) Columbia College Chicago

Follow this and additional works at: http://digitalcommons.colum.edu/cadc_chronicle Part of the Journalism Studies Commons

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License.

Recommended Citation Columbia College Chicago, "Columbia Chronicle (5/3/2010)" (May 3, 2010). Columbia Chronicle, College Publications, College Archives & Special Collections, Columbia College Chicago. http://digitalcommons.colum.edu/cadc_chronicle/788

This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the College Publications at Digital Commons @ Columbia College Chicago. It has been accepted for inclusion in Columbia Chronicle by an authorized administrator of Digital Commons @ Columbia College Chicago. Summer students need more accommodating transportation options xxPAGE 28 Youth Programs Aim to THE COLUMBIA Combat Chicago Violence

hronicle WEB-EXCLUSIVE VIDEO c ON ColumbiaChronicle.com The Official News Source of Columbia College Chicago May 3, 2010 Volume 45 Number 29 THEWEB Hold the Salt Call to federally regulate sodium added to processed foods by Ivana Susic Assistant Health & Fitness Editor

ACCORDING TO the American Heart Association, the recommended daily sodium intake is less than 2,400 mg. On average, Americans consume 4,000 mg of sodium daily, with 75 percent of that intake coming from the processed foods consumed on a regular basis. In an effort to lower sodium intake, the American Heart Association is collaborating with New York City to create a nationwide campaign, the National Salt Reduction Initiative. The goal is part of a plan that aims to improve cardiovascular health and help people reduce the sodium they eat to fewer than 1,500 mg per day by the year 2020. Brent Lewis THE CHRONICLE This amount is currently how much Philip Tadros, a former Columbia student, is the founder and CEO of Philcoextra, a consulting company that won a vote following a proposal to replace is recommended as the daily intake for Plum Cafe, the college’s food provider and catering company. Tadros created University Cafe, which will be Columbia’s new food provider beginning June 1 and will include renovations of the current cafes. people sensitive to sodium. There is also a call for the Food and Drug Administration to federally mandate food companies set a limit for salt added to processed foods. Michael Jacobson, executive director of the Center for Science in the Public Inter- est, said more than 100,000 deaths each Cafe changes are brewing year can be attributed to health problems Five-year contract ends, new that arise from high salt consumption. company plans renovations into effect as of June 1. anonymous evaluation of the presenta- He called it “vitally important” for the within campus cafes According to Tom Russel, director of tions. Following the votes, the agree- FDA to regulate the addition of salt in administrative service and purchasing ment of all constituent groups favored processed foods, citing the Institute of by Laura Nalin at Columbia, a survey was given to stu- Cafe University. Medicine calling the voluntary approach Assistant Campus Editor dents, faculty, staff and administrators Shortly after the vote, the college final- for companies reducing sodium as an in an effort to determine what type of ized a five-year contract with Philcoextra. “abysmal failure.” AFTER DECIDING not to renew its five food service would satisfy the needs of Philip Tadros, founder and chiefex- According to Jacobson, the sodium in year contract with Plum Cafe, the col- the Columbia community. ecutive officer of Philcoextra, is a processed foods could be reduced by 25 lege’s leading vendor and event caterer, Columbia graduate. Tadros said he is percent before consumers would begin to Columbia recently formed a new part- The four biggest things looking forward to working with the notice a difference in taste. nership with Cafe University, owned college to ensure the cafes are places for “The FDA needs to set limits,” by Philcoextra. we were considering students to relax and network with one Jacobson said. “It’s not the consumer using Currently, Plum Cafe is responsible for another. He developed Cafe University catering school and departmental events, were the price of food, after being selected by the college. xx SEE SALT, PG. 13 and was the only permitted provider of which was a huge factor, Tadros is the owner of numerous cafes catering services to the college. throughout Chicagoland including Noble However, with the implementa- the ability to hire Tree Cafe, 2444 N. Clark St., Dollop Cafe, tion of the new contract with Phil- 4181 N. Clarendon Ave., and Chase Cafe, coextra’s Cafe University, the incom- student workers, 7301 N. Sheridan Ave. He also owns Doejo, ing company will not provide any student affordablility a 30-person Web consulting agency which catering services. Campus events will specializes in design, development and now have to find catering outside and the ability to use marketing business. of Columbia. Valerio said although the prices and The new contract was the result of debit and credit cards.” definite business plans have not been numerous proposals from more than 20 - Jessica Valerio fully decided, Tadros proposed to lower potential food service vendors through- the prices, ensuring student affordability, out Chicagoland presented in September which played a major role in the decision 2009. Potential candidates outlined pos- Jessica Valerio, president of the making process. She added they decided sible menus, prices and business altera- Student Government Association, said to choose Cafe University mainly because tions they’d make during a Senate assem- although the SGA didn’t take a formal vote STOCK PHOTO bly presentation. The new contract will go following the proposals, they voted in an xx SEE CAFE, PG. 7 Columbia gets INDEX unplugged CAMPUS 2 Roosevelt to soar H&F 11 over South Loop A&C 17 Printmaking on tour COMMENTARY 28 xx SEE PG. 8 xx SEE PG. 18 xx SEE PG.31 CAMPUS A&C METRO METRO 31 2 THE CHRONICLE I MAY 3, 2010

EDITOR’S NOTE

5/4/10 All things irritating Helping Children with Cancer I WILL be the first to walk rules and remain on the right side! The Producing Live Entertainment class will host a benefit concert to raise money admit; I do not have This is an unspoken, unwritten rule that for the Children’s Neuroblastoma Cancer Foundation. The event will run from the most even-keel, should be adhered to. 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at The Wong Center for Artistic Expression in the 623 calm and composed Leggings: I’m sorry, but these are just S. Wabash Ave. Building. The benefit will include live music, children’s games, temperament.I not a substitute for pants. I know that goes food and a raffle. have been known against the latest fashion trend but hon- to walk around The estly, one day you will look back and wonder The Quincy Wong Center for Artistic Expression Chronicle’s news- what the heck you were thinking when you 623 S. Wabash Ave. room with a steak wore nothing but leggings and a T-shirt. knife in hand and, Please, for everyone’s sake, cover your butt. by Bethany Reinhart in Rahm Emanuel The lack of paper towels and hot water in Editor-in-Chief 5/5/10 fashion, drive it into many Columbia washrooms: I understand a wall when my stress level reaches boiling we are trying to “go green” and all, but when Free HIV and STD Testing point. When I’m preparing to leave for the four women are waiting for one hand dryer, airport and things won’t fit in my suitcase, chances are three of them are going to wipe The Chicago Department of Public Health is offering HIV and STD testing to it’s common to see me beating the crap out their cold, wet hands on their jeans (or leg- students for free. Results are provided two weeks after the testing date at the of a sweater or pair of jeans. On more than gings, ew) and head back to class. This is Student Health Center. For general questions or referrals to local testing sites, one occasion I have driven my stiletto heels just unsanitary. Columbia, please help us call the Illinois AIDS/HIV and STD hotline at (800) 243-2437. into inanimate objects that really don’t stay germ-free by providing paper towels in deserve my wrath. My boss’s file cabinet, our washrooms. Also, warm water would the office microwave and numerous walls really be nice. 1104 Center are just a few things that have served as Soda thieves: I am the only person in my 1104 S. Wabash Ave. punching or kicking bags in the past few office who drinks caffeine-free diet Coke years. On a positive note, I never take my and yet I frequently find that my stash has aggression out on humans or animals. been raided and the thieves are never kind I once believed my uncontrollable desire enough to replenish. Soda thieves, please 5/5/10 to fight with inanimate objects was passed stop stealing from a poor college student. down from my grandfather, who was a Frigid office temperature: No matter Art Stress Relief Day professional lightweight boxer. However, the season, it is always frigid in my office. the truth is, I can’t really blame Grandpa During the summer the air conditioning Masica. My lack of positive stress manage- blasts ice cold air and in the winter, the During finals time, Columbia is working hard to relieve stress during the chal- ment techniques and the plethora of irri- drafty windows provide no insulation. I’d lenging times. Students are urged to take a few minutes to stop by for the drum tating things I notice on a daily basis are love to wear a skirt or tank top to work one circles, sidewalk chalk drawing and free hugs in between classes to take their the driving forces behind my melodramatic of these days, but every time I attempt to minds off of the stresses of school work. The events will be held from 11 a.m. temper tantrums. So, in an effort to make it bare my skin, I wind up covered in goose to 2 p.m. through finals without stabbing more walls, bumps and searching for the blanket I keep I’ve decided to try something cathartic— near my desk. Selected Campus Buildings writing a column about things that annoy Although I could go on more about things 1014 S. Michigan Ave., 623 S. Wabash Ave. me. I guess we won’t know if it was success- that drive me crazy, I think it is time for and 624 S. Michigan Ave. ful until May 14. At any rate, here are a few me to search for my favorite soda, take off of my least favorite things: my stilettos, curl up with my blanket and People who walk on the left side of the get to work. sidewalk: For the love of God, we are in 5/6/10 America. Please obey proper road and side- [email protected] An Evening of Brave New Films with Robert STAFF Greenwald

Management Web Viva Documentary, the student documentary organization at Columbia, presents Bethany Reinhart Editor-in-Chief Kevin Lilienthal Webmaster a screening of the documentary “Rethink Afghanistan.” The documentary tells Jazzy Davenport Managing Editor the tale of what is actually happening in Afghanistan as opposed to what is Photo reported in newspapers and television. Robert Greenwald of Brave New Films Campus Lenny Gilmore Senior Photo Editor Benita Zepeda will participate in a live streaming discussion following the screening. The film Campus Editor Andy Keil Photo Editor Laura Nalin begins screening at 6:30 p.m. at the Alexandroff Campus Center. Assistant Campus Editor Brent Lewis Photo Editor Ciara Shook Assistant Campus Editor Ferguson Theater Graphics 600 S. Michigan Ave. Arts & Culture Jonathan Allen Graphic Designer Colin Shively Arts & Culture Editor Lisa Danielson Graphic Designer 5/6/10 Mina Bloom Assistant Arts & Culture Editor Jonathan Remoquillo Graphic Designer Brianna Wellen Assistant Arts and Culture Editor Erik Rodriguez Graphic Designer Luke Wilusz Assistant Arts & Culture Editor Page vs. Stage open mic and Slam Multimedia Competition Metro Cristina Aguirre Multimedia Editor Stephanie Saviola Metro Editor Chris Ramirez Assistant Multimedia Editor Free food and prizes will be featured at the poetry slam event, which runs from Patrick Smith Assistant Metro Editor 6:30 p.m. through 9 p.m. The 1st place winner will receive an award of $50, Advertising Commentary 2nd place will win an award of $20 and 3rd place will receive a $10 award. It Ren Lahvic Advertising and Business Manager will be held in the Wabash Campus Building. Spencer Roush Commentary Editor Andrew Billmyer Advertising Account Executive Victoria Swanson Advertising Account Executive Copy Emi Peters Copy Chief Operations Amber Meade Copy Editor Quincy Wong Center for Artistic Expression Kevin Obomanu Operations Manager Taylor Norris Copy Editor 623 S. Wabash Ave. Building Dana LaCoco Assistant Operations Manager Lisa Wardle Copy Editor Senior Staff Health & Fitness Want to see your Columbia-related event mentioned in News Flash? Jeff Graveline Health & Fitness Editor Chris Richert General Manager Jeff Lyon Contact The Chronicle at (312) 369-8999. Ivana Susic Assistant Health & Fitness Editor Faculty Adviser

The Chronicle is a student-produced publication of Columbia College Views expressed in this publication are those of the writer and are The Chronicle Campus: (312) 369-8964 Chicago and does not necessarily represent, in whole or in part, the not the opinions of The Chronicle, Columbia’s Journalism Department 33 E. Congress Parkway, Suite 224 Metro: (312) 369-8963 views of college administrators, faculty or students. or Columbia College Chicago. Chicago, IL. 60605-1996 Arts & Culture: (312) 369-8969 Commentary: (312) 369-8981 All text, photos and graphics are the property of The Chronicle and Letters to the editor must include full name, year, major and phone Main line: (312) 369-8999 Copy: (312) 369-8974 may not be reproduced or published without written permission. number. All letters are edited for grammar and may be cut due to a Advertising: (312) 369-8984 Photo: (312) 369-8976 limit of space.The Chronicle holds the right to limit any one person’s Newsroom Fax: (312) 369-8430 Health & Fitness: (312) 369-8982 Editorials are the opinions of the Editorial Board of The Chronicle. submissions to three per semester. www.columbiachronicle.com Permission/Reproductions: (312) 369-8955 Columns are the opinions of the author(s). Letters can be faxed to (312) 369-8430, General Manager: (312) 369-8955 e-mailed to [email protected] or mailed to Co-Faculty Adviser: (312) 369-8954 The Chronicle, 33 E. Congress Parkway, Suite 224 Co-Faculty Adviser: (312) 369-8956 Chicago, IL. 60605-1996. CAMPUS I MAY 3, 2010 I THE CHRONICLE 3

Bartoni to step down after 2011 academic year Dean for School of Media opened on Jan. 25. Arts returns to teaching “Without Doreen Bartoni, we wouldn’t after nearly a decade have some of the excellent people we have in the School of Media Arts,” said by Ciara Shook Deborah Holdstein, dean of the School of Assistant Campus Editor Liberal Arts and Sciences. “We wouldn’t have a Media Production Center—that’s WARRICK L. Carter, president of Colum- for sure.” bia, has announced the resignation of Other merits include the development Doreen Bartoni, dean of the School of of the Semester in LA program, which is Media Arts, effective after the 2010-2011 now led by the program’s executive direc- school year. tor, Jon Katzman. Bartoni, who has worked at the col- “With her, we built Semester in LA lege for more than 20 years and served from a small outpost with a few programs as dean for almost a decade, is stepping to a program that runs 22 semester-length down to teach again. Bartoni said she classes in 13 different areas,” Katzman feels, intuitively, that it is time to move said. “Doreen was a fantastic dean and to the next chapter in life. After the terrific boss and she fights very hard for 2010-2011 academic year, she will leave her people.” for a one-year sabbatical and return to While Bartoni was dean, she aided the the college as a tenured faculty member Interactive Arts and Media Department in the Film and Video Department. Bar- in receiving grants from the United toni will be working with Chair Bruce States Department of Defense for soft- Sheridan to determine the courses she ware development. will teach. As a filmmaker, Bartoni viewed her Bartoni began at Columbia in the mid- experience as an administrator as similar ’80s as an artist-in-residence in the Film to being a producer on a film set. and Video Department, and became a “You’re bringing people together to full-time faculty member in 1987. She create a project and you need strong orga- was a co-chair of the Film and Video nizational skills,” she said. “You need to Department with Chap Freeman in the be able to work with them on a budget early ’90s and became the first dean of and you need to create opportunities for the School of Media Arts in 2001. your crew and your cast—your admin- “Working with her department chairs istrator, your students, your faculty— and faculty, [Bartoni] created a school to flourish.” characterized by cooperation, dedica- Carter’s e-mail expressed “mixed feel- tion and commitment,” Carter said in ings” toward Bartoni’s departure, a senti- an April 27 e-mail to faculty and staff. ment that resonates with other faculty Under Bartoni’s purview, the college members and administration. saw the School of Media Arts grow. The “She’s been an outstanding dean, an Brent Lewis THE CHRONICLE School saw the development and open- outstanding colleague and a good friend,” ing of Columbia’s first ground-up build- said Steven Kapelke, provost and senior Doreen Bartoni is resigning from her position as dean of the School of Media Arts effective after the ing, the Media Production Center, which 2010-2011 academic year. She will return to Columbia as a tenured faculty member in the Film and Video Department. xx SEE BARTONI, PG. 9 CAMPUS POLL Do you collaborate with students in different majors and network as much as Columbia stresses? Acoustic bonds through music “I really didn’t feel that so much [when Open mic event on I was] a journalism campus brings about major. The opportu- collaboration nity is there, I just by Laura Nalin don’t know if per- Assistant Campus Editor sonally I have done Zac Malinowski it as much as I could THE ROOM displayed candlelit tables as Freshman, game have.” each student performer clutched his or development and her acoustic instruments and the buzz programming major “I do. I feel like Colum- of song choices echoed throughout the bia could maybe dimly lit space. Four times a semester, improve that. Being students gather to participate in Acoustic a visual arts major, I Kitchen, an open mic night created by two wish we worked closer Columbia professors. with art and design “Does anyone need my bongos?” asked students. I’ve taken David Dolak, a science and math professor, advantage of the before the show began. Eli Samuels On April 27, Dolak and English professor Senior, visual arts, opportunities so far.” management major George Bailey hosted the college’s monthly event in the Quincy Wong Center for Artis- “I am in a class right tic Expression in the Wabash Campus now that cross- Building, 623 S. Wabash Ave. The intimate, collaborates dance coffeehouse-style event began with Dolak Cristina Aguirre THE CHRONICLE majors with art and and Bailey taking the stage as Dolak played Eli Taber performed at Acoustic Kitchen in the spring 2009 semester. The event is 8 years old and has become a Columbia tradition. design majors. It’s “Where Do the Children Play?” by Cat Ste- turning out really vens, and Bailey playing an original song he remember. I think I was in 5th grade when event began in 2002 after he and Bailey nice and we are put- wrote about his grandfather. people were walking around smelling flow- met at a fall faculty retreat. After playing ting an event together “This song is kind of environmental,” ers with gas masks on, and it really made an guitar with one another and other faculty Jessica Kovarik for Manifest. It’s fan- Dolak said. “Last week was the 40th anni- impact on me.” xx SEE ACOUSTIC, PG. 8 Junior, dance major tastic.” versary of Earth Day. Yes, I am old enough to According to Dolak, the Acoustic Kitchen 4 THE CHRONICLE I MAY 3, 2010 Popular rock critic, writer to be lecturer 20 years in Chicago to speak at pretty much Times and is far from six figures. every school in town,” DeRogatis said. “All “He is getting a very reasonable salary, these classes have never held a candle to but somewhat less than a tenure-track fac- the kind of energy, enthusiasm, inquisitive- ulty member,” Holdstein said. “This proves ness, diversity of interests and the fire in the his commitment to Columbia is not based belly I get any time I’m in front of a class on money.” at Columbia.” Daley said DeRogatis initially approached Deborah Holdstein, dean of the School of him and expressed interest in coming to Liberal Arts and Sciences, said his résumé, in Columbia full time. When a full-time posi- addition to his personality, makes him a great tion opened in the English Department, fit for Columbia. Daley, along with his colleagues, found the Holdstein said DeRogatis will bring dis- opening an appropriate fit for DeRogatis. tinction and practical experience to the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the English Department. Ken Daley, chair of the English Department, said DeRogatis currently teaches the course I’m actually surprised the Sun- Reviewing the Arts and he will be develop- Times is letting him go without a ing an honors section. This is in addition to bigger fight.” various other classes he will take on while -Greg Kot Andy Keil THE CHRONICLE teaching full time. “We offer Careers in Writing, which is in Jim DeRogatis will continue to blog for Vocalo.org and host WBEZ’s “Sound Opinions” with Greg Kot while teaching at Columbia full time. the Professional Writing program and we “A lecture line became available in the expect Jim to be teaching that,” Daley said. department of English,” Daley said. “We have Professional Writing program pop music critic at the Chicago Sun-Times “We have Writing for New Media, which we a number of those lines that are part of our in English Department after 15 years. His last day at the paper will also think he would be really great at. We are budget already, and this is not a new line. He gets first full-time lecturer be May 5. He will continue to host his WBEZ developing a course called Writing for the is replacing someone who has been here for radio show “Sound Opinions” alongside Greg Worldwide Web and we hope that he will be a number of years and has finished a term.” by Benita Zepeda Kot and will become a blogger on Vocalo.org, offering a course in our creative writing pro- DeRogatis said he prefers teaching in the Campus Editor in addition to teaching at Columbia full time. gram, perhaps in biography.” English Department as opposed to teaching He is the author of nine books, including a Daley said that DeRogatis’ compensa- in the Journalism or the AEMM departments WHEN JIM DeRogatis, a current adjunct fac- biography of Lester Bangs, which inspired the tion will be slightly different as well. When because of the diversity of various majors ulty member, expressed interest in becom- 2000 film “Almost Famous.” He has served as he was an adjunct faculty member, his pay available in those classes. ing a full-time faculty member at Columbia, assistant editor at Rolling Stone and Request was based on the amount of credit hours he “All these kids need to learn how to write,” it just so happened there was a position in magazines. In addition, DeRogatis has writ- taught. Daley said now DeRogatis will receive DeRogatis said. “At some point, you are going the English Department available begin- ten for Spin, Guitar World, Modern Drummer, a salary that includes benefits. to have to make a pitch to get the couple ning in fall 2010. Penthouse and GQ magazines. Holdstein added that DeRogatis’ salary DeRogatis decided to leave his position as “I have had the privilege over the last 15 to is nowhere near what he made at the Sun- x SEE DEROGATIS, PG. 7

The Music Center of Columbia College Chicago 1014 S. Michigan at 11th St.

Concert Hall Events

Monday May 3 Analytical Studies Recital 12:00 PM Pop Orchestra in Concert 7:00 PM Counterpoint Recital at the Sherwood 7:00 PM

Tuesday May 4 Orchestration Recital 12:00 PM Latin Jazz Ensemble in Concert 7:00 PM Percussion Ensemble in Concert at the Sherwood 7:00 PM Wednesday May 5 Pop Rock Ensemble Performance A in Concert 12:00 PM Composition 1A Recital 7:00 PM The New Music Ensemble in Concert with CCC Men’s and Women’s Choirs at the Sherwood 7:00 PM

Thursday May 6 Songwriting II Recital 12:00 PM Pop Rock Ensemble Showcase in Concert 7:00 PM

Friday May 7 Comp 1B Recital 12:00 PM CCC Brass Ensemble Recital at the Sherwood 4:30 PM Masters Program: Global Rhythms Concert 7:00 PM Overture 1312 Honors 7:30 PM Piano Concert at The Sherwood

All events are free. For more info: 312/344-6300

CAMPUS I MAY 3, 2010 I THE CHRONICLE 5 Style. Location. Value.

VAN BUREN MORGAN

HARRISON STREET

UIC CAMPUS RACINE HALSTED

Rates from $4,350/semester All utilities included

+ All single bedrooms in 1 to 4 bedroom lofts + Designer furnished, with full kitchen in each loft + 42” ﬂat panel HDTV in living room + High-speed Internet in every bedroom, Wi-Fi in common areas + Self-controlled heat and air conditioning + Study rooms, lobby lounge with pool table, 3 TVs, XM radio + Private bathrooms, XL bedrooms and full-size beds available

+ 24-hour lobby attendant and security cameras + On-site 24-hour ﬁtness center, laundry, secure bike room + Individual contracts and roomate matching available “Automatic” to 47464 + Tours Mon-Fri 9a-7p, Offices Sat-Sun 12-5p for information* *standard text messaging rates

The Automatic Lofts 410 S. Morgan St. • Chicago 312.850.1234 automaticlofts.com 6 THE CHRONICLE I MAY 3, 2010 No sex offense cases reported at Columbia in past year Columbia’s sexual offense policy “We take every complaint seriously adheres to the values of the institution and we investigate every complaint,” TIPS in condemning any form of sexual o ense Kelly said. that occurs on campus. In the event an Jackie Sowinski Hamlett, therapist and o ense is reported, the policy recom- director of Counseling Services, said under mends the victim fi nds a safe place and the Illinois Mental Health and Develop- seeks necessary medical attention as mental Disabilities Confi dentiality Act, soon as possible. Students should contact Counseling Services protects a student’s Nightlife Walking At Home a campus security o cer, who will then information in the event the student tells ♦Don’t leave drinks ♦Keep bags and purses ♦Use strong locks on contact the Chicago Police Department a counselor about past or recent o enses unattended. close. every door of your home. and Student Health and Support Services. that have occurred. ♦Don’t trust strangers ♦Never leave bags and ♦Never open the door Koverman said if the o ense is a crimi- “We are bound not to release that with handling your purses unattended. before you know who’s nal offense, the college immediately information, unless a student gave drinks. ♦Avoid parks, alleys, and there. turns the investigation over to the CPD, permission,” Hamlett said. “We encour- ♦Insist on opening your parking lots after dark. ♦Never put your first and depending on the age students to own beverage. ♦Stay close to the curb name on your mailbox severity of the situa- speak to authori- ♦Don’t accept drinks rather than buildings or ♦Do not give personal from anyone other than shrubbery. information over the tion, Student Health ties, but that’s not a server/bartender. phone. and Support would be our role to make notifi ed. We take all steps necessary to that determination “We take all steps make sure the well-being of the for students.” necessary to make Hamlett said Jonathan Allen THE CHRONICLE student is taken care of. If we iden- sure the well-being tify the suspect, we’ll make every Counseling Ser- Resources remain on president of safety and security, reported of the student is vices’ top priority standby for students, faculty as of press time, Columbia has not had taken care of,” Kover- attempt to apprehend the suspect is a student’s safety who have been victimized any reported cases of sexual assault occur- man said. “If we iden- at the time.” and their emotional ring on campus, which includes residence tify the suspect, we’ll and psychological by Ciara Shook halls, buildings and sidewalks, in the past make every attempt -Bob Koverman state. If the assault Assistant Campus Editor 12 months. to apprehend the or o ense occurred Though Columbia has had no report- suspect at the same prior to attending FOR SEXUAL Assault Awareness Month, ed cases of sexual o ense on campus time.” Columbia, the o ce’s priority remains to the National Sexual Violence Resource in the last 12 months, there’s no way According to Annice Kelly, vice presi- help the victim to process the assault and Center’s initiative for 2010 is focused on of knowing how many cases occur, yet dent of Legal A airs and General Coun- connect them to resources in the Chicago o ering prevention and social change on go unreported, experts say. sel, offenses are handled on a case- area, such as support groups. college campuses. “If someone, whether it was a faculty by-case basis. Cases are handled by All therapists at Counseling Services are According to the National Sexual Vio- member or a student, o ered a complaint Student Health and Support when a stu- available to assist students who have been lence Resources Center, one in fi ve college that a particular situation had taken dent is the victim, and by Human Resourc- the victim of sexual assault. women is a victim of sexual assault before place, but didn’t want to report it, that’s es when a faculty or sta member is graduation. Bob Koverman, associate vice their prerogative,” Koverman said. the victim. » SEE ASSAULT, PG. 8 Get the Most CASH BOOKS

Buyback Hours Columbia College Chicago Bookstore Monday, May 10 - Thursday, May 13 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Friday, May 14 - Saturday, May 15 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. www.columbia.bkstr.com

144_SBB10 CAMPUS I MAY 3, 2010 I THE CHRONICLE 7

Lenny Gilmore THE CHRONICLE The Oscar-nominated film director Mira Nair joined Columbia’s Conversation in the Arts lecture series on April 28 to discuss with students, faculty and staff how her personal experiences in life created the woman she is and career she has today. “Don’t be afraid of the deeply authentic,” Nair said. “You have to be a student of life and not follow a path that is prescribed. You become cookie-cut if you do, you lose yourself. Preserve your distinctiveness.” Nair left India to study acting in America, where she realized her passion for directing films. Her debut film, “Salaam Bombay!” won 25 international awards. Nair has worked with popular Hol- lywood stars such as Reese Witherspoon (“Vanity Fair”), Denzel Washington (“Mississippi Masala”), and Hilary Swank (“Amelia”). Throughout her movies, Nair has no singular focus or theme. Overall her work presents a culture shock to America. She wishes to show her home country in a way that has never been seen before she says.

has been looking to expand offerings in the xx DEROGATIS Professional Writing program, which is a xx CAFE Valerio said she is eager to work Continued from PG. 4 concentration in the English Department. Continued from Front Page with Tadros and feels the company “A lecturer helps bring some consistency is true to Columbia’s atmosphere, million dollars you need to make that to those offerings,” Daley said. “[That is] of four components in its sales pitch. as well as the college’s mission. She movie. To me, it is just a joy to help students someone who teaches a number of courses “The four biggest things we were con- added that Tadros plans to brand the learn how to do that right, and I think its every year, often the same course. It just sidering were the price of food, which cafes, making them an integral part of going to help them no matter what they made sense.” was a huge factor, the ability to hire stu- Columbia’s environment. are doing.” Doug Richert Powell, assistant profes- dent workers, student affordability and Greg Kot, music critic at the Chicago Tri- sor in the English Department and direc- the ability to use debit and credit cards,” bune and co-host of “Sound Opinions,”said tor of the Professional Writing program, Valerio said. “We were also concerned DeRogatis’s departure is definitely a loss for said DeRogatis’ range of experience will about health issues, and this company is the Sun-Times and a great gain for Columbia help students engage with the way print passionate about health concerns. They It should be all students. We want students and the college. media is in a transitional state in regard to mainly use products from local farms and to hire students because they will “I’m actually surprised the Sun-Times is online mediums. organic products. We were just thorough- connect the best to the school.” letting him go without a bigger fight,” Kot “We’re going to work on courses for ly impressed by their proposal and we are said. “I think it makes a natural fit for him the Professional Writing program that excited to see the Columbia environment -Philip Tadros to be in academia because of his interests will explore the longer-form work [DeRo- and the atmosphere we embody and envi- and curiosity for the world.” gatis] has done that combines reviewing sion come back to home base.” Kot said he thinks it was definitely a hard with research and even biographical writ- According to Tadros, one of the main “I’m excited to see what happens decision for DeRogatis to cut ties with the ing,” Richert Powell said. “Now we have changes he plans to make within the and work with campus environ- Sun-Times, but feels it was perfect timing someone with such a high professional campus’s three cafes are to clean up the ment,” Valerio said. “In the pro- for him to make a transition. He added that profile that will help anchor some of our interiors of the spaces, located in the posal, he suggested making each he believes DeRogatis was ready for a new course offerings.” Wabash Campus Building, 623 S. Wabash of them individual cafes, not challenge, especially because the Sun-Times Mark Kelly, vice president of Student Ave., the 1104 Center, 1104 S. Wabash Ave. just a place students need some- is financially strained, resulting in massive Affairs, said Columbia has asked DeRogatis and the Alexandroff Campus Center, 600 where to eat, but some place you pay cuts. to have a role in Manifest by doing a critical S. Michigan Ave. want to go, hang out and network “I would say that the Sun-Times got more appraisal of bands’ performances there, and “First and foremost, we want to be with your friends and students in out of Jim than they gave to him,” Kot said. to announce the band that wins the contest. able to clean up and fix up the counter different departments. I think that is “I think from Jim’s perspective, the decision Daley said he has spoken to many indi- spaces,” Tadros said. “We want to rede- the kind of environment Philcoextra was made a lot easier by one, there was a viduals in the college who are excited about sign them so that it’s better for interact- will be able to foster.” sense there was grave doubts about how DeRogatis’ future contribution to the col- ing with people. What’s going on now Tadros said he looks forward to long the Sun-Times was going to be around. lege as a full-time lecturer. in the cafes doesn’t match what I know advancing his relationship with And two, he was comfortable teaching at “I think in addition to helping us really about the college or create the mood and Columbia and work with the college Columbia and got an excellent offer to be a create a lot of energy and dynamism with environment of the school.” the next few years. full-time faculty member. Those offers don’t the offerings in Professional Writing,” According to Valerio, one of the main “I’m really excited about work- come around often and I think the timing Daley said, “I think his presence here is changes Tadros plans to make is facilitat- ing with the school,” Tadros said. “If was good.” going to be attractive to the students and ing the hiring of students. anyone has questions about the cafe, Daley said any full-time lecturer positions the college which fits right in with the mis- “It should be all students,” Tadros said. lifewise or mediawise, I would love to in the past have only been offered in the sion of the college. Jim is a perfect fit for “We want to hire students because they see how I can help and be involved with First Year Writing program, which is part of Columbia College.” will connect the best to the school. It the college and students.” the core curriculum in the School of Liberal just makes sense that students would be Arts and Sciences. The English Department [email protected] working there.” [email protected]

8 THE CHRONICLE I MAY 3, 2010

she built in Dolak’s Physics of Musical tured in online outlets such as Facebook, xxACOUSTIC Instruments class. MySpace and iTunes, decided they wanted xxASSAULT Wyand said the majority of the to start playing music together. The April Continued from PG. 3 inspiration for her music comes 27 performance was the duo’s first time Continued from PG. 6 from nature and spirituality. She playing publicly together and they will also members, they realized they wanted to host enjoys playing music with others and be featured in Manifest’s Acoustic Kitchen Dr. Blair Odland of Sage Medical Group, some sort of live music event geared pri- learning what music they are into. Wyand special event. the healthcare agency that works at the marily toward acoustic and folk musicians said she loves the openness of the Acoustic Bell said he gets the majority of his Health Center, advised students that at Columbia. Kitchen performances and feels comfort- inspiration for his music from daily life in the event of a sexual assault, do not The performers ranged from a variety of able when she’s performing on stage. and everyday situations. come to the center but head straight to an solo acts, male and female combos to a trio “I love the variety,” Wyand said. “I also “Something could happen or someone emergency room. of Columbia physics professors. Each per- love the people who keep coming back and might say something that could be a good “Because [a sexual assault] is illegal formance consisted of two to three song- trying new things on the stage.” song title,” Bell said. “I recently wrote a and [could lead to] a medical condition, sets, with the majority of the performances song once about two of my friends after we shouldn’t be seeing [those cases] including covers of artists as diverse as The both their girlfriends broke up with them here,” Odland said. “There’s a series of Beatles, The Turtles and Jethro Tull, along at the same time. It worked out pretty well.” evidence collection that needs to be with their own original songs. Alms said her last album had a similar done and if it’s not handled cor - Dolak said the open mic has evolved I like how you can always try new flow to it. rectly, it could blow the case [against throughout the years to become a popu- things and they really support it. I “My first album was based on one person the suspect].” lar event, gaining anywhere from 15 to always bring my new songs here.” and all the feelings I’ve been through with Odland said one problem with handling 17 performers in the three-hour span. that person,” Alms said. “The rest are just sexual assault cases at a college or uni - He added that he enjoys how students -Natalie Alms things people may say to me every day, or versity is that different departments are will sometimes meet one another at what I hear. I don’t know, lyrics kind of decentralized and under privacy laws. Acoustic Kitchen and later end up come to me in a rush.” He said the departments of the college performing together. Dolak said although the majority of the The two said they like the intimate and get together only once a year to talk According to Dolak, for the past five years, performers are music majors at Columbia, supportive atmosphere Acoustic Kitchen about the issue of sexual offenses Acoustic Kitchen has held a special event at not all of the students who play Acoustic offers to the performers each month. and assault on campus, and talk after Manifest in which six performers, whom he Kitchen are. This event gives those students “It’s a relaxed setting with people your incidents occur. and Bailey consider to be the best through- the opportunity to channel their abilities age, and you can get a good response as to “It would be possible that because of out the year, are offered a 30-minute time in an open space. whether people are feeling your song or those silos created, because of restricted slot. This year’s special performances will “A lot are music majors showcasing not,” Bell said. conversations, we haven’t seen hardly be held on May 14 in the University Center, music they are not required to perform in Alms agreed with Bell and said she felt any [at Columbia],” Odland said. “As a 525 S. State St., from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. class, and it’s more for their own creative at ease with performing at the open mic. national problem, it’s underreported, Kat Wyand, junior audio produc - endeavor,” Dolak said. “Plus, it gives them “I like how you can always try new things probably because people don’t report it tion and design major, has been play- exposure on stage, allows them to work on and they really support it,” Alms said. “I to start with and even if they do, the ing on Acoustic Kitchen’s stage for the stage craft and deliver their material. Some always bring my new songs here.” people they might talk to are restricted past three semesters and will perform of the students are not music majors but Acoustic Kitchen is held four times per semes- in what they can report.” in the special Manifest celebration play music. To me, it’s a part of college life.” ter. Any student interested in performing in the Counseling Services, Safety and Security performance. Wyand, who goes by the stage Julian Bell, sophomore vocal perfor- open mic is asked to contact David Dolak at and Student Health and Support is available name “Hutchy,” a nickname derived from mance major, said he met Natalie Alms, [email protected]. No dates are set for the fall for students who have been the victim of a her middle name Hutchinson, played a sophomore photography major, at a 2010 academic year. sexual offense. cover of “Willie Goggins Hat,” by folk musi- party when Alms told him she played cian Jack Hardy, with a cigar box guitar guitar. The two, who have their work fea- [email protected] [email protected] CAMPUS I MAY 3, 2010 I THE CHRONICLE 9

students continue to become scientists), our trust in science and scientists has been validated time and again. Validated by the development of life-saving advances in medicine, by exploration and research on energy sources and new forms of commu- nication, by the invention of tools and technology for studying and making predictions about earth processes, and the list goes on. The science behind our trust is built upon a long history of observations, investiga- tions and comprehensive knowledge of the natural world. SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE So why, when the American public is polled about whether humans and other animals have evolved over time, does 31 percent of the public not trust that scien- Toward the fact tists are telling them the truth? The 2009 report from the Pew Research of knowing Center for the People & the Press found that while 97 percent of scientists accept the evolution of humans and other animals True/Believer: over time, only 61 percent of the public is in Critical Encounters’ personal agreement. In 2004, a Gallup poll found that narratives on Fact & Faith 45 percent of respondents believed that “God created man pretty much in his pres- by Robin Whatley ent form at one time within the last 10,000 Assistant Professor, Science years.” The Earth, however, is not young. and Math Department Geologists worldwide agree on an age of 4.54 billion years. FOR MOST of us, it isn’t possible to have Science is not infallible, nor are scien- direct knowledge of all of the intricate tists, but why is there such a dichotomy workings of our natural world. Knowl- between science and popular under- edge is defined by the American Heritage standing when it comes to issues of evo- Dictionary as “Familiarity, awareness, or lution? The same 2004 Gallup poll found understanding gained through experience that only 20 percent of those with a high or study; the sum or range of what has been school education or less (versus 52 per- GRADUATE perceived, discovered or learned.” cent of college graduates and 60 percent On the other hand, there are many of postgraduates), and only 22 percent of questions for which scientific answers weekly church attendees (versus 46 per- are readily available and comprehensible, cent of those who seldom or never attend SCHOOL with explanations no more than a Wiki- church) believed that Darwin’s theory of pedia page away. Why is the sky blue, or evolution is well supported by scientific PREPARATION daffodils yellow? How do the cells in our evidence. As one Columbia student point- NORTHWESTERN PREGRADUATE PROGRAMS bodies come together to form organs ed out to me recently, “We are forced to that can digest a potato chip or a straw- choose between religion and science at a The Bridge to Graduate School certificate program berry? How does the television trans- young age.” offers you the opportunity to create a custom mit signals into our houses that take We need to allow our own minds to the shapes of aliens or newscasters or gather evidence and form conclusions. course of study to prepare for advanced study in cartoon characters? When I was in sixth grade, my teacher business, education, medicine, law, PhD programs Why we perceive the sky as blue or Mrs. Graham, introduced us to the concept and more. Strengthen your application by adding daffodils as yellow is based on the inter- that dinosaurs had existed many millions Northwestern University credit to your transcript. pretation of data, that is, facts or obser- of years ago. I made the shocking connec- vations about our world. Data doesn’t tion that the Earth had to be at least as old, necessarily have any particular meaning not merely several thousand years old as In addition, you will receive the following until it is interpreted in some way that I’d been taught in church. After a sleepless support services: confers information. night, I asked her how it could be so. Mrs. How we know that somewhere beyond Graham very quietly replied: “We have the • Academic advisers and tailored academic plans our blue sky are orbiting moons, planets, scientific evidence that dinosaur fossils are asteroids (sorry, Pluto) and other universes, millions of years old. You think about it.” • Workshops and events to help you develop lies somewhere between fact (data), trust And that was all she needed to say. your application and knowledge. While there are still many • Online service Interfolio to manage your scientific questions remaining (the reason [email protected] application materials

• Opportunities to secure letters of ulty Organization is beginning to elect recommendation xxBARTONI members for a search committee to find Bartoni’s replacement as dean for the • Feedback on recorded mock admissions Continued from PG. 3 School of Media Arts. Love said Colum- interviews bia may also hire a search firm to help vice president. “On that level, I regret pro- identify candidates. foundly her decision to do this. On the other “We will be looking for another strong hand, I respect her leader who can work decision because I with chairs and fac- know teaching is her ulty in very dynamic first love.” and rapidly changing Louise Love, vice [A dean] need[s] to be able to fields,” Love said. president of Aca- work with people on a budget and Kapelke said it’s demic Affairs, said you need to create opportunities rare for deans to stay she enjoyed work- for your crew and your cast—your in their position for ing with Bartoni longer than a decade, and looks forward administrator, your students, your and Bartoni will to her continuing as faculty—to flourish.” be in her 10th year a faculty member at during the 2010-2011 the college. -Doreen Bartoni academic year. APPLY TODAY “She has led the “Doreen is making Fall quarter application deadline: August 1 school to national what she believes to be 847-467-0931 and international prominence and has a prudent decision,” Kapelke said. “From www.pregraduate.scs.northwestern.edu done so with wisdom and grace,” Love her point of view, it was time to make the said. “We will continue to benefit from her change and I respect her decision.” many talents.” EVENING COURSES MEET WEEKLY IN CHICAGO AND EVANSTON Love said the Columbia College Fac- [email protected] 10 THE CHRONICLE I MAY 3, 2010

Co-presented by

Written and Performed by E. Patrick Johnson Directed by DaniEl alExanDEr JonEs

April 29–May 29 / Thurs–Sat @ 7:30 pm / Sat & Sun @ 3:00 pm TWO SpeciAl WedneSdAy perfOrMAnceS MAy 19 & 26 @ 7:30 pm

Viaduct Theater / 3111 n. Western Ave Tickets / $15 for columbia students/faculty/staff with i.d. Mention promotional code “ccc” for tickets and info, call 773.296.6024 or visit colum.edu/institutewomengender or aboutfacetheatre.com

Photo: Philip Thomas

Major funding by Additional funding by

Leadership donors of the eLLen stone BeLic institute for the study of Women & Gender in the arts & media / Lead supporters of aBout face theatre HEALTH & FITNESS I MAY 3, 2010 I THE CHRONICLE 11

Jazz’d Up Sox, Cubs cash in with Crosstown Cup 5/3/10 Chicago White Sox vs. Kansas City Royals JUST AS I thought just that. the rivalry between The chairmen of both franchises con- The White Sox return to U.S. Cellular Field for a three-game series against the the North Side tinue to attempt to persuade us that this Kansas City Royals. The Sox opened the MLB season below .500, going just Cubs and the South will intensify the rivalry and add weight 5-11 through April 23. First pitch is at 7:10 p.m. at “The Cell” and the game can Side Sox could not to the passion and pride of the fans. Cubs be seen on WCIU. possibly get any Chairman Tom Ricketts said in a press worse, the big news release that “Cubs and Sox fans have always U.S. Cellular Field was announced. been passionate about this rivalry. The BP 333 W. 35th St. For the first time Crosstown Cup recognizes the excitement by Jazzy Davenport in the history of the of winning the crosstown series.” 5/7/10 Managing Editor Crosstown Classic, White Sox Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf said there will now be a he believes the Cup “will elevate Chicago’s Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds trophy awarded to the winner of the inter- summer baseball rivalry to a new level for league series. fans on both sides of town.” I hardly believe The Chicago Cubs travel to Cincinnati to take on the Reds and former Cubs The trophy, reported to stand more than that statement, especially because the Sox manager Dusty Baker. Since opening day, the Cubs have hovered near .500 on two feet high, will be given to the team didn’t feel the need to send anyone from the season. Manager Lou Piniella recently sent ace pitcher Carlos Zambrano to that wins the most games out of the the front-office of the organization except the bullpen after three starts. First pitch between the Cubs and Reds is 6:10 six played this season. But if the teams a marketing director. p.m. and the game can be seen on Comcast SportsNet. tie at 3 wins apiece, the trophy will be The Crosstown Classic is already the awarded to whichever team wins the biggest matchup of the season for Chicago Great American Ballpark final game, which makes no logical baseball fans. It is something that contin- Cincinnati, OH. sense to me. ues to serve as a divisive way to segregate The BP Crosstown Cup, sponsored by the city. The reality is that the new prize 5/8/10 BP, or British Petroleum, is promoted as a will not have any effect on the bragging prize that will give more meaning to the rights of the winning team. It’s just impos- already-intense rivalry. However, it is noth- sible for the rivalry to progress. It has Showtime Southern 500 ing more than a mere marketing ploy for BP, already reached its peak. The trash talking as if their countless oil spills into U.S. water will continue between managers, players The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series heads to Darlington Motor Speedway for the wasn’t enough. and fans alike. Perhaps this is just a way to Showtime Southern 500. “The Track Too Tough to Tame,” features a unique, During my tenure at Columbia, my allow the Cubs and their fans to get a taste egg-shaped design that has made it famous since its 1950 debut. The green former sports reporting professor Howard of what winning a trophy feels like, because flag flies at 6:30 p.m. and the race can be seen on Fox. Schlossberg always told us when it comes we all know winning a World Series isn’t to sports, “it’s all about the money.” He anywhere in their future. Darlington Raceway couldn’t have been more correct. This latest Darlington, SC. venture from BP, the Cubs and Sox proves [email protected] Protect skin for healthy future Dermatologists recommend sun Bielinski explained there are three differ- The first two types of skin screen, limited sun exposure, ent types of skin cancer. The most common, cancer can be treated by to prevent skin cancer basal cell carcinoma, is also the least simply removing the infected aggressive. This affects the bottom part of tissue, he said. Melanoma usu- by Ivana Susic the skin’s top layer, known as the epidermis, ally requires specialized surgery Assistant Health & Fitness Editor and produces clear or skin-colored spots. because it can easily “[It] looks like a pimple that didn’t heal,” spread to other MAY IS Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Bielinski explained. organs, he said. If According to the Skin Cancer Foundation Basal cell carcinoma can result from long- the cancer has spread, Web site, skin cancer is the most common term exposure over years, as can squamous radiation or immunotherapy type of cancer in the United States. One in cell carcinoma. This type of skin cancer is may be necessary. five Americans develops skin cancer during slightly more aggressive than the basal cell While melanoma cannot be his or her lifetime. carcinoma, and usually originates in the prevented, the squamous and Diagnosis rates of melanoma, the most fatty tissues below the skin. It is marked by basal cell carcinomas can, aggressive form of skin cancer, red or rough spots on the skin. because both are caused by have increased over the past 30 Dr. Charles Zugerman, a dermatolo- overexposure to sunlight. years. This is likely due to high gist and associate professor of clini- “Tanning is burning, whether you see levels of tanning, par- cal dermatology at the Fein- burning or not,” Zugerman said. “Little [vis- ticularly among 15- to berg School of Medicine at ible skin] damage still causes problems.” Jonathan Allen THE CHRONICLE 29-year-olds, according Northwestern University, Zugerman compared any exposure to the to the American Acad- said both basal and squa- ultraviolet rays from the sun to being an tanning if it keeps people from wanting to emy of Dermatology. mous cell carcinomas tend occasional smoker; even if you only casu- get a real tan,” Horn said. “Use tan in a can.” Dr. Kenneth Bielin- to occur in areas such as the ally smokes cigarettes, it still has the poten- For people who still wish to continue tan- ski, a dermatologist in face, ears, chest and back. tial to negatively affect your health, he said. ning in the sunlight or tanning beds, Horn Orland Park, Ill., said “These are the places “Consider [sunlight] as radiation, even said he will switch methods of persuasion. everyone should get in where people get sun [the if it feels good,” he said. “Protect yourself; “For patients not swayed, we lean on the habit of wearing sun- most],” Zugerman said. that’s how you look best.” other scare tactics, like the incredible screen and a hat when Squamous cell carcinoma Dr. Meyer Horn, a dermatologist, partner potential aging on the skin,” he said. “It is exposed to direct sunlight. tends to show up in people aged at the Dermatology & Aesthetics of Wicker unbelievable.” This is the easiest way to 40 or older, he added. Park and clinical instructor of dermatol- Constant tanning leads to premature prevent the most preva- The third type of skin cancer, ogy at the Feinberg School of Medicine at aging of the skin, he explained. Skin will lent forms of skin cancer. melanoma, is the most seri- Northwestern, said there is no such thing wrinkle and begin to appear leathery. He also advised apply- ous and can target anyone and as a healthy tan and recommended every- For people exposed to sunlight, Horn ing sunscreen 30 minutes be found anywhere on the body, one wear a hat and big sunglasses when said it is important to buy broad spectrum before leaving the house Zugerman said, though the chest exposed to direct sunlight. during daylight. and back are most common. “It’s very, very appropriate … to get spray x SEE SKIN, PG. 13 12 THE CHRONICLE I MAY 3, 2010 Students, faculty, staff welcome competition Spring Field Day set The main attraction of the day will be the to start end of year faculty/staff vs. students volleyball match. events at Columbia The best of three match, in which one team must win two games to be declared by Jeff Graveline the winner of the match, will take place Health & Fitness Editor during the middle of the event at 3 p.m. The game will feature Columbia’s vice DURING THE fall semester, the Fitness, president of Student Affairs, Mark Kelly, Athletics and Recreation office, or F.A.R., who said he doesn’t know how the fac- rescheduled Fall Field Day several times due ulty/staff team lost to the students at the to inclement weather. However, that didn’t gym opening. stop F.A.R. and the Renegades, Columbia’s “Let me remind your readers, the faculty/ student athletics organization, from host- staff [team] are still dominant in the series,” ing the main event of Fall Field Day at a Kelly said. “We lead two matches to one. In different venue. my mind it’s the total number of trophies, At the grand opening of the shared gym not who won the last one.” space at South Loop Elementary, 1212 S. Friendly trash talk aside, the Spring Field Plymouth Court, the faculty/staff vs. stu- Day is expected to draw more than 250 students volleyball game took center stage dents to Upper Hutchinson Field, with hopes as the students won the game for the first more will attend if the weather permits, Courtesy COLUMBIA COLLEGE RENEGADES time in its two year history. Brticevich said. Students participate in a game of sand volleyball in Grant Park during a previous Field Day. This year Spring On May 7, the faculty and staff will try to “We always look to get somewhere in Field Day will be more organized than in years past, with scheduled event times. avenge the loss when they participate in excess of 250 students,” Brticevich said. F.A.R.’s semi-annual Spring Field Day. “But, that all depends on weather. What just kind of left it open for grabs,” Brti Schollmann will all be in attendance to The event will take place at Grant Park’s would make my day would be to see 500 to cevich said. “Whatever [attendees] came give the Renegades and club athletics a Upper Hutchinson Field between noon 1,000 students out [at Spring Field Day].” and wanted to do, we did. That was kind face students can recognize. and 5 p.m. Events scheduled throughout the day of helter skelter, so this year we’re going All students in attendance can partici- Spring Field Day is viewed by F.A.R. coor- include: flag football and kickball from to try it where we’re actually scheduling pate in any activity during the day. dinator Mark Brticevich as the kickoff to noon to 2 p.m., Frisbee and softball from 2 certain events.” “We’re just expecting to have fun,” Hart- Manifest, which is scheduled for the fol- p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and beanbag toss (cornhole In order to better integrate a sporting cul- mann said. “We want people to show up, lowing week. or bags) and soccer from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. ture into Columbia, Spring Field Day will be take a break from all these final projects “Typically, [Spring Field Day] is a day that The events will be held at different times a chance for attendees to meet and interact and all the studying they’re doing for finals. we just try to get people out at the park to and will be more organized than in previ- with the Renegades board, who oversee all Come out to the park, hang out with us, play have some fun, to run around, play, network ous years when F.A.R. and the Renegades of the student-run athletics at the college. some games, eat some food and have a little and meet folks,” Brticevich said. “We try allowed students to dictate when or if Renegades President Erienne Byers, fun in the sun.” to do some competitive stuff, but basically games took place, Brticevich said. Vice President Kevin Hartmann, Secretary it’s for fun.” “In years past, what we did was, we Melody Ruetsche and Treasurer Cassie [email protected]

ShopColumbia “THE BEST MOVIE is honored to represent Pougialis winners: NOW PLAYING! EJ Hill and Jessica Hoekstra A MARVELOUS, ONE-OF-A-KIND CONTRAPTION, A SPINNING TOP OF A MOVIE. SO MUCH DAMN FUN.” -Owen Gleiberman, ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY “EXHILARATING! ACIDLY FUNNY. EXPLOSIVELY SUCCINCT.” -David Edelstein, NEW YORK MAGAZINE

#####(HIGHEST RATING) ####(HIGHEST RATING) -Joshua Rothkopf, TIME OUT NY -Elizabeth Weitzman, NY DAILY NEWS “GRADE ‘A’! AMUSING, PROVOCATIVE, AND ENORMOUS FUN!” -Gary Thompson, PHILADELPHIA DAILY NEWS “JOYOUS! ONE OF THE MOST INSPIRED, ADROIT, Image: Self-portrait, EJ Hill and Jessica Hoekstra, April, 2010, digital photo HILARIOUS DEBUT The End of One is Just the Beginning of Another: FEATURES EVER!” 2010 Pougialis Fine Art Award Exhibition -Amy Taubin, FILM COMMENT

A+D Gallery, “FUNNY May 3 – May 7, 2010 AS HELL!” Artists Reception: May 6th, 5-8 pm -Thessaly LaForce, THE NEW YORKER

*Work by artists is available for purchase through ShopColumbia.

LANDMARK’S A+D Gallery, 619 S Wabash Ave STARTS FRIDAY CENTURY CENTRE CINEMA www.colum.edu/adgallery ShopColumbia 2828 North Clark St. at Diversey (conveniently located in the Century 623 S Wabash Ave APRIL 30 Shopping Centre 773-509-4949 or www.landmarktheatres.com hours: M-F 11am-5pm and TH 11am-8pm www.colum.edu/shopcolumbia -Peter Travers, ROLLING “YOU’LL BE LAUGHING HELPLESSLY!” STONE

COLUMBIA COLLEGE_4 x7 HEALTH & FITNESS I MAY 3, 2010 I THE CHRONICLE 13

» SALT not think salt content needs to be feder- » SKIN track moles on one’s skin; the more moles ally regulated. a person has, the higher his or her risk is of Continued from Front Page He recently discovered he has a wheat Continued from PG. 11 developing melanoma. allergy, which has made him more cau- “Beauty marks … or that old mole with the salt shaker.” tious about what food he purchases or sunscreen, which prevents against the two hair sticking out of it that you’ve had for Ruth Frechman, a registered dieti- what he eats at restaurants, but rarely di erent kinds of ultraviolet light, UVA years, are unlikely to be a problem,” he said. cian and spokesperson for the American considers the amount of sodium in the and UVB. The SPF of the sunscreen refers Moles that are very dark, unusually Dietetic Association, said she thinks it’s a food he consumes. to its protection from UVB rays, which shaped or experience a change in any char- good idea for government agencies to step “Sodium seems harmless enough,” Wil- causes exposed skin to burn. Though SPF acteristics should be viewed as suspicious, in because the level of salt consumption liquette said. doesn’t measure the level of protection of Horn explained. Often, melanoma develops is “detrimental” to physical health. He said people can regulate their intake UVA rays, these are known to contribute to within existing moles. “[However], it doesn’t really matter if they feel they consume too much. skin cancer. “Every mole is a benign tumor,” he said. who gets it done as long as it gets done,” “There are companies that sell food Sunscreen should also be reapplied every According to Horn, raised moles are not she said. with less or no sodium,” Williquette said. 90-120 minutes, and more often if the indi- as much of a problem as the darker, ﬂ atter An excess of sodium intake is linked to “That’s always an option.” vidual has been swimming or sweating. ones. While this is not a cause for worry, developing high blood pressure, a prob- The best way to avoid excessive sodium Bielinski recommended a minimum of 30 this does mean that an individual should lem that afflicts one in three Americans intake is to read food labels, Frechman SPF for everyone, regardless of skin color. He carefully monitor all moles, or have a loved and that will be a problem for 99 percent said, calling it the most important thing added that the majority of people do not use one help conduct a monthly examination of Americans by middle-age, according to for people to do. Educating people on the the recommended amount of sunscreen, for changes. the American Heart Association. dangers of too much salt is also key to applying much less than they should. Horn said primary prevention by track- “It reminds me of when people avoided preventing the associated health risks, Zugerman said those with fair skin ing moles and avoiding exposure to the sun restaurants when smoking was allowed such as hypertension. should use 100 SPF. He said a higher SPF is is the best way to prevent skin cancer. He indoors,” Frechman said. As an alternative to using salt to flavor recommended because as the sunscreen also said many people try to reverse signs of She said people used to avoid eating at a dish, Frechman said there are plenty shields skin from the sunlight, it loses aging as they get older, hoping to preserve restaurants because of the smoke, but now of other choices, such as herbs, spices, its e cacy. their youth, but rather than contributing often avoid it because of the unhealthy lemons and garlic. “Sunscreen dies to help you,” he said. to the damage, it is important to take care menu options. “There’s a variety of things to season “After an hour, a 30 SPF becomes a 5.” of one’s skin now. Frechman added she is sure people with,” she said. Protecting oneself against sun expo- “Be super proactive,” Horn said. would appreciate less salt in their Jacobson said that until now, com- sure is not the only way to prevent skin food, and the only reason they don’t panies have not had much incentive to cancer, Horn said. It is also important to [email protected] notice the amount they consume is change the sodium content in food, but because it can be found in everything. there is no better time for the govern- “The taste of salt is a habit,” she said. ment to step in, with the push for health- The majority of people have become ier foods becoming public. Follow The Chronicle on used to the excess. People can also adjust He said the Obama administration has to lower sodium, she said, because much been very aware of the need for prevent- of the salt in processed foods is not ing illnesses before they arise. needed for flavor. “Still, this is something they should Jason Williquette, a florist at Bunches have done 30 years ago,” Jacobson said. A Flower Shop in Lakeview, said while he www.twitter.com/ccchronicle does most of his cooking at home, he does [email protected] 14 THE CHRONICLE I MAY 3, 2010

INGREDIENTS 1 cup fi nely ground graham crackers Swirling 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1 3/4 cups sugar 2 tablespoons strawberry preserves with taste 32 ounces cream cheese, room temperature Pinch of salt Awe guests with 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract delicious strawberry 4 large eggs, room temperature cheesecake Boiling water, for roasting pan by Lisa Wardle INSTRUCTIONS Copy Editor 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Andy Keil THE CHRONICLE 2. Wrap the exterior of a 9-inch spring- WITH WARMER weather comes picnics and form pan in a double layer of foil. barbecues, and if you’re polite, you should 3. In a medium bowl, mix 1 cup graham cracker crumbs, 2 tablespoons melted not show up as an empty-handed guest. You cake bakes evenly and to prevent the top Add the four eggs, one at a time, until com- butter and 2 tablespoons sugar until could whip up a package of Jell-O or make from cracking. It is created by placing hot bined. Pour the mixture on top of the baked incorporated. one more pasta salad for the table overfl ow- water in a dish around your cake pan as it crust in your pan. 4. Press mixture into the bottom and sides of the springform pan. ing with rotini and penne—or you could opt bakes in the oven. In a small bowl, dilute 2 tablespoons of 5. Place pan in oven for 10 minutes to make a dazzling dessert. A classic beginner is the strawberry swirl strawberry preserves with 1 teaspoon of to harden. Now, cheesecakes can seem intimidat- cheesecake, which both looks and tastes water. Drop teaspoons of strawberry sauce 6. In a separate bowl, blend 32 ounces of cream cheese, 1 3/4 cups sugar, a pinch ing to novice bakers. The texture is entirely decadent. This dish requires some fi nesse, on top of the cream cheese mixture. To of salt and 1 teaspoon pure vanilla di erent and recipes omit almost all ingre- but with the right guidance you’re sure make a decorative design, insert a knife or extract. dients required for most other cakes; there to impress. fork into the mixture and swirl streams 7. Add one egg at a time to the mixture until combined. is no fl our, baking powder or baking soda, First, preheat the oven to 325 degrees. of strawberry sauce around the top of 8. Remove crust from oven and pour and the only butter used is for the crust. It’s While it’s heating, wrap the exterior of a the batter. cream cheese mixture on top of crust. truly a unique baking experience. 9-inch springform pan in a double layer of Set the pan inside a large roasting pan 9. In a small bowl, dilute 2 tablespoons strawberry preserves with 1 You may have never heard the terms foil. The covering will prevent any water and place in the preheated oven. Ladle boil- teaspoon water. “springform pan” and “water bath,” both of from leeching into and ruining your cake. ing water into the roasting pan to reach 10. Drip strawberry mixture onto cream which are essential in creating a successful In a bowl, mix 1 cup graham cracker halfway up the sides of the cake. Bake for cheese mixture. Swirl to create design if desired. cheesecake. Some Web sites state you can crumbs, 2 tablespoons melted butter and 2 one hour until the cake is only slightly 11. Place springform pan in a large use a regular cake pan, but that can easily tablespoons sugar until incorporated. Press wobbly in the center. roasting pan. result in an incredible mess, especially if the mixture into the bottom of the pan and Let it cool completely and refrigerate 12. Pour boiling water into roasting pan, reaching halfway up cake pan. you’ve never made a cheesecake before. My bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and uncovered for 6 hours. Slide a knife around 13. Bake cake for one hour until cake is advice is to invest in a $10 springform pan. set aside to cool. the edge of the pan before removing slightly wobbly in the center. It will last years and can be used for other In a separate bowl, blend 32 ounces of the cake. 14. Remove from oven, refrigerate for cakes as well. cream cheese with 1 3/4 cups sugar, a pinch A water bath is necessary to assure the of salt and 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract. [email protected]

www.storagetoday.com Lugging stuff home is a hassle!

We Sell Student Special Boxes Rooms from $29.99

Leave it with ® STORAGE TODAY

University Village

500 W. Cermak Rd. (312) 492-8001

Chicago Lawn

2540 W. 63rd St. (773) 863-6603 HEALTH & FITNESS I MAY 3, 2010 I THE CHRONICLE 15

Take a bow.

The new MacBook Pro, available in 13-, 15-, and 17-inch models, sets all-new benchmarks for Mac notebooks. The 15- and 17-inch MacBook Pro feature Intel Core i5 and Core i7 processors, which boost performance up to 50 percent and reach Turbo Boost speeds up to 3.33GHz. Next-generation NVIDIA graphics bring high performance to everything from 3D games to photos and videos. And the built-in battery lasts up to 10 hours (8 to 9 hours on the 15- and 17-inch models). Starting at $1099.

Adobe Creative Suite 4 for Mac Hurry in and buy at clearance price and you can upgrade to the new CS5 for Free! Yes, that’s right. FREEEEEEEE!!!!!*

Design Standard Design Premium Production Premium Master Collection

WAS $299 WAS $399 WAS $399 WAS $599 NOW $211.99 NOW $311.99 NOW $311.99 NOW $511.99

Store Hours : M-F 11am - 6pm 33 E. Congress Pkwy (Entrance off Wabash) • 312.369.8622

*Must be a current student, staff or faculty member and must have a current Columbia ID present. The purchaser must call the Adobe customer service number: 800-833-6687 to receive the free upgrade to CS5 for Windows, not including shipping & handling costs. Adobe offer valid for purchases made on or between 04.12.2010 and 07.11.2010. All prices and offers subject to change without notice. All offers valid while supplies last. No rainchecks or special orders. All software prices listed are valid in-store only. Not combinable with other offers. All sales are final. 16 THE CHRONICLE I MAY 3, 2010 ARTS & CULTURE I MAY 3, 2010 I THE CHRONICLE 17

Pedaling books, spreading appreciation Book Bike accepts donations in support of independent book publishers

by Mina Bloom Assistant Arts & Culture Editor

THERE’S NO catch. Take a free book from Gabriel Levinson’s custom-built tricycle in the middle of, say, Oz Park this summer. Ask him about the author or the publication—he’ll surely know a great deal. Read it or give it to a friend; Levinson is not judging. The St. Louis native and bibliophile developed a project in July 2008 called the Book Bike because he said he believes everyone has the right to develop his or her own personal library. Weather permit- ting, he rides a cargo tricycle stocked with 200 pounds of books with the intention of giving the books to city dwellers for no cost. Up until now, independent publishers such as McSweeney’s, Dark Horse Comics and Drawn & Quarterly have donated books to the project for the sake of spreading appreciation for independent publishing, inspiring people to read and hopefully gain new, informed customers. However, this financial model, or lack thereof, was not ideal, Levinson explained. “How do I know if someone who takes Andy Keil THE CHRONICLE a book is going to go out and buy a book?” (Above photo) Gabriel Levinson has been riding his custom-built tricycle and giving away free books to anyone who will take them since spring 2008. (Bottom Levinson asked. “That’s my hope, but I had left photo) A selection of books that Levinson will give away this summer. no way of knowing that. That hope is nice Than” and developed an online literary it will be,” Levinson said. “That seems to the Book Bike in spring 2008. but not necessarily as much of an impact iniative “Something To Read.” The Book boggle peoples’ minds. [People ask], ‘What Typically, 32-year-old Horcha said his as I want to have with this project.” Bike project falls under the “Something are you doing here?’ [I say], ‘Just giving custom tricycles take roughly three weeks The new focus of the Book Bike relies on To Read” umbrella. away books. Take one home.’ And they don’t to build. Haley Tricycles began when Horcha donations, whereas prior to this summer, This summer, publishers such as Electric know what to do!” had trouble transporting his drum set using Levinson would refuse them on-site. Now, Literature, Featherproof Books and Park- The heart of the project has to do with a Volkswagen beetle in 2003, which lead he’s encouraging people to donate money ing Block Publishing, will donate their inspiring people to read and value books, him to construct his own cargo tricycle. directly to him so he can buy books from last books to the project. The next time which is why founder of Chicago-based Horcha designed the Book Bike tricycle local, independent booksellers or directly Levinson writes to them, he said he will Parking Block Publishing, Tim Pigott , chose to fit the needs of Levinson’s project by from the independent publishing houses be asking for a subscription for the Book to donate books to the Book Bike in the building shelves and compartments for themselves, he said. Bike as a result of the donation money first place. standard-sized books. Many of the other Levinson is the reviews editor of Make: he’s received. Pigott, 34, said he met Levinson at an art projects the two-man operation, Haley Tri- A Chicago Literary Magazine, associate “I keep learning that the simpler you show they were both involved in about a year cycles, has undertaken include, but are not editor for the online journal “Is Greater make something, the more interesting ago. Parking Block Publishing does small limited to, student-run farms for moving runs of art-centered books about artists and compost, handicapped dogs and bike photographers, involving messengers. both fiction and nonfiction Currently, a larger scale project is in the work. Described as collect- midst for Levinson, which has much to do ables, Pigott said his incen- with the new attention on supporting inde- tive for donating the work pendent publishers. Soon he hopes to travel he’s publishing stems from with the Book Bike to other cities and work reaching people who might in tandem with independent book sellers in never have seen the books those respective cities, which he calls the otherwise. Book Bike Tour. “I really hope that maybe “I’ll spend most of my donation money someone who hadn’t on books in the store, go to the park and thought of it would see that give away the books in that city,” Levin- and be like, ‘Hey I could do son said. “At the same time, I’ll be pro- that and maybe I could do moting the Book Bike, the concept and of something even better,’” course directly promote the independent Pigott said. book sellers.” Approximately 80 per- However deeply rooted in Levinson’s love cent of the individual for books the project may be, the simple donations, either through hope that people will be inspired to buy the Book Bike’s Web site books is something he cannot track. or giving the money “The hope is that they’ll see a bookmark directly to Levinson, will in the book and they’ll go, ‘Oh wow, this is be invested in books and where I can find a book like this. I’m going zines for the Book Bike, to go back there,’” Levinson said. “That’s whereas 20 percent will the part I can’t track, but I can always hope go toward maintaining that people will be inspired to buy books on the bike. their own.” Stephen Horcha, the For more information, visit BookBike.org. man behind Philadelphia- Andy Keil THE CHRONICLE based Haley Tricycles, built [email protected] 18 THE CHRONICLE I MAY 3, 2010 Let them make prints Duo brings printmaking to festivals,” he said. “They really sort of take college students nationwide, printmaking to a broader audience.” makes art more accessible Drive By Press began as Velasquez and Nanney’s thesis project during the graduate by Luke Wilusz program at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Assistant Arts & Culture Editor “What we wanted to do was mobilize printmaking—with this idea about the IMAGINE TWO men selling or pawning most democratization of art and accessibility— of their belongings and using the money by mounting an 800-pound Pelican etching to purchase a massive, 800-pound, 14th press in the back of my pickup truck and century-style woodblock printing press. driving around to local Midwest colleges Then picture them mounting it in the back and community outreach centers that didn’t of a pickup truck and touring the country have visiting artist programs or weren’t Andy Keil THE CHRONICLE in an attempt to teach college students exposed to the arts, ” Velasquez said. Drive By Press co-founder Greg Nanney (right) poses with his touring partner Steven Prohira in front of their about printmaking and expose them to art What began as a 13-college tour quickly van after their April 28 demonstration and lecture at Anchor Graphics. in general. While it might sound crazy to turned into a full-time job. They continued some people, that’s exactly what Joseph touring colleges with their press after they and view it as something strange that they Drive By Press’s visit to Anchor Graph- Velasquez and Greg Nanney did when they earned their Master of Fine Arts degrees, don’t understand. ics was one of Velasquez and Nanney’s last started Drive By Press in 2005. even though the operation was self-funded. “When we started printing on T-shirts, it academic visits for the foreseeable future. Nanney and Velasquez visited Anchor “People used to ask us if we were a not-for- kind of broke that barrier down for people,” “This is kind of the end of Drive By Press, Graphics in the Wabash Campus Building, proﬁ t organization,” Nanney said, laughing. Nanney said. “No one in this world is intim- in a way,” Nanney said. “I know I’m a little 623 S. Wabash Ave., on April 28 to demon- “We’d tell them, ‘No, we’re all for loss.’” idated by a T-shirt.” tired of traveling around constantly, and I strate and lecture about the art of contempo- Velasquez said their success relied heav- Of all the exhibits and demonstrations they know for a fact my partner Joseph [Velas- rary printmaking. They stopped at Columbia ily on the kindness of the people they have done, Nanney said his favorite moments quez] is tired. I think we’re ready to kind of on their way to set up a May 1 exhibition at encountered across the country. come from elementary school demonstra- move on to some di erent projects with our the Happy Dog Gallery, 1542 N. Milwaukee “It was a fantastic reminder of the gener- tions, where children are able to see the press careers and our art.” Ave., in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighbor- osity of everyone that was out there,” Velas- in action and use it to make their own prints. Those projects include cataloging the hood. Drive By Press tours the country to quez said. “In such a cynical time when you “They get so excited about it, and the collection of nearly 3,500 prints they have emphasize the accessibility of printmaking constantly hear about how horrible things enthusiasm I see on their faces is really collected throughout their years of touring, and introduce art to people who might not are, we had people open up their homes to awesome,” he said. “I don’t know what it and working on a book about their travels consider themselves artistically inclined. us, feed us, give us a great opportunity to is about it, but I like it a lot. Versus, some- and the state of the printmaking industry. James Iannaccone of Anchor Graphics said wash our clothes and use their studios.” times we go to these colleges where these “We’re kind of running out of schools, too,” Drive By Press stands out from other print- The duo began to print and sell their people are paying to be there and they’re Velasquez said, noting that they typically visit making operations in the country because designs on T-shirts to support themselves supposed to want to learn it, yet the kids about 100 colleges per semester. “We need to of thePublication mobility and versatility of theirSize work. ﬁ nancially. NanneyRun Date(s) said the Initial T-shirt formatTime are so disenchanted and jaded. I’m putting let some kids graduate before we take it back “TheyCOLUMBIA tend to sort of push it beyond just also lent itself to their philosophy of stu in front of them that I think is the out on the road,” he added, laughing. the art world and get involved5 in X 8music making art MONaccessible 5.3 to the average person. coolest stu I’ve seen in my life, and they

THA – SF CHRON and going to rock shows and other kinds of He said many people are intimidated by art just don’t give a s--t.” [email protected] EVERYBODY LOVES BABIES BROADWAY’S hilARiOuS thRilleR iS pulling intO tOWn!

lY BSuRD le!” “A OYAB enj -the new York times

THE BABIES ARE COMING ! Don’t miss this Special Advance Screening R! in Downtown Chicago on May 5th. To pick up your pass, inne ® stop by W wo 2008 t AWARDS 33 E. Congress, Suite 224 tOnY Rated PG. NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE. All federal, state and local regulations apply. Passes are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. No purchase necessary. One admit-two pass per person. Employees of all promotional partners, their agencies and those who have received a pass within the last 90 days are not eligible. A recipient of tickets assumes any and all risks related to use of ticket and accepts any restrictions required by ticket provider. Focus Features, the Columbia Chronicle and their affiliates accept no responsibility or liability in connection with any loss or accident incurred in connection with use of a prize. Tickets cannot be exchanged, transferred or redeemed for cash, in whole or in part. illustration by mark thomas by illustration IN THEATRES MOTHER’S DAY on sale now! may 19—30 • WEEKEND, MAY 7TH • 800-775-2000 BABIESTHEMOVIE.COM TickeTs available aT all broadway in chicago box offices or TickeTmasTer reTail locaTions • groups 10+: 312-977-1710 ARTS & CULTURE I MAY 3, 2010 I THE CHRONICLE 19 Vintage futurism moves line forward Local designer takes Columbia fashion management Heaven Gallery. After Jones tried a garment.” The 101 Years of Futurism show styles from the past, student, who sees practicality in on a Revonar garment, Wieser Weiser’s shows and sales con- drew inspiration from noise innovates future fashions the tech couture. “They were inno- thought she looked great in the tribute to the burgeoning artistic music, an artistic movement and vative, they were warm, which outfit and booked her for two community not only at Heaven vintage fashions as the perfect by Brianna Wellen was really surprising. Structure- upcoming shows. According to Gallery, but also the other emerg- culmination toward the gallery’s Assistant Arts & Culture Editor wise, they were really nice, and I Jones, this is just part of who ing galleries throughout the collaborative goal. thought it was interesting to have Wieser is, acting on a whim while Wicker Park neighborhood. People Heaven Gallery, 1550 N. Milwaukee HEAVEN GALLERY’S reception speakers on the outside. I ride a working creatively. involved enjoy every aspect of Ave., is open Saturdays from 1 p.m. to before the 101 Years of Futurism Vespa, so I can’t wear headphones, “It’s amazing to watch her work art—fashion, music and visuals— 5 p.m. To learn more about upcoming fashion show displayed a wine so I would love to have that.” because she doesn’t really get fraz- creating a space where creative special events for Revonar, visit and cheese spread and a bowl of Jones met Wieser at one of zled when she really could,” Jones minds can come together and HeavenGallery.com. Doritos. Patrons floated in, wear- the many vintage trunk shows said. “It’ll be two hours away from contribute something different to ing everything from flannel and she presents regularly at the a show and she’s still stitching up the community. [email protected] jeans to couture cocktail dresses as electronic beats provided the evening’s soundtrack. In the hour and a half before the show started, friends greeted each other and models ran to the bathroom with cans of hairspray and glasses of wine, only to disappear again behind a swishing black curtain. Alma Wieser, dressed in her own unique designs, paraded around making last-minute adjustments to the show. The collection, Renovar, was a presentation of deconstructed vintage clothing Wieser created in the futurist style. The show was presented at Heaven Gallery, 1550 N. Milwaukee Ave., on April 24. One year after the centennial celebration of futurism, her goal was to present her own views on the future, combining vintage pieces she loved with an artistic style she’s always wanted to emulate. “It’s about our ideas of the future, as far as our imaginations can reach, where we’re headed, basically,” Wieser said. By hand-making and sewing all the pieces from vintage clothing and yardage, she hoped to show that instead of going forward and forgetting the past, it’s important to recreate a future out of history, full of optimism. Jackets and dresses were made into skirts all with Wieser’s personal philosophy in mind: “If I wouldn’t wear it, I won’t make it, darling.” On the unconventional runway that spanned two rooms in a figure eight pattern, every angle of the clothing could be seen. Chairs lined the edge so tightly that the models had to avoid audience members’ feet as they navigated the walk- way. This did, however, offer the audience an up close and personal view of every hand-stitched piece as dresses with strong shoulders and lightly colored cut- outs passed with models sporting Wieser’s signature hats and hair pieces. “I tried to use a lot of pas- tels and really optimistic colors just to give that air of optimism for the future that I have,” Wieser said. For Wieser, it was the tech couture coats that actually took the futuristic style into the future. Born out of a collaboration based on a separate technology project, the black and white coats had round speakers—woven into the shoulders and spiraled around the body—that played music as the models walked the runway. “I have to say, the speaker coats were awesome,” said Destiny Love Jones, a model for the show and 20 THE CHRONICLE I MAY 3, 2010

The Tattoo Factory, 4441 N. Broadway, was founded in 1976 by “Tattoo” Peter Collurafici as Pete’s Tattoo Studio. Collurafici, a tenacious businessman born in Chicago, got his first tattoo when he was 14 and by the age of 18 he moved to Long Beach, CA for an apprenticeship at Bert Grimm’s Tattoo Studio. After returning home, Collurafici and a partner founded Windy City Tattoo which failed due to the lack of business. Roughly five years after Windy City Tattoo closed, he opened Pete’s Tattoo Studio and five years after that, business was good enough to bring on additional artists. Collurafici passed away in 1996 in a motorcycle accident but left his testament to the tattoo industry in the Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood. Now, Tattoo Factory is owned and operated by Collurafici’s brother, Paul, who believes that Pete will live on as long as the shop stays open.

“We tattoo anywhere from five to 50 people on any given day,” says Paul Collura- fici, Pete’s brother who now owns and operates Tattoo Factory. Paul believes that as long as the stop stays open, Pete will live on. The staff has since grown to 16 people, all of whom are artists at the shop. “We’re primarily a walk-in shop. If you want a tattoo and you want it right now, that’s what we do,” said Hank Bangcock, an employee of six years who has worked in the industry since 1991. “Pete was a badass, that guy knew how to party,” he reminisces. ARTS & CULTURE I MAY 3, 2010 I THE CHRONICLE 21 22 THE CHRONICLE I MAY 3, 2010

does holistic healing and radio reporting for Russian dance songs and ’80s pop to ’90s hip- Chicago Public Radio. She initially thought hop and M.I.A., Brandel explained. the Chicago chapter of DDPP would serve as Kristen Studard, who describes herself as a fun way to work out without competition. alternate den mother when one of the four Soon she realized the classes were incredibly ladies is out of town, has also been attending therapeutic not only for herself but for many for three years. of the ladies who attended. Studard, social media coordinator for “There’s really no place that I know of Threadless—a company that sells printed where there’s a group of women and every- apparel—recalls women crawling across one can suspend judgment of themselves and the floor for Shakira’s “Shewolf,” and a time each other for one hour,” Brandel said. “We’ve when an Animal Collective song on her had a few dancers who have lost their part- playlist elicited the greatest reaction, which ners to illness or have had really dramatic life was something she hadn’t anticipated. experiences and they’ve come up to me and “DDPP has changed my roommate,” said, ‘This is really what’s gotten me through, Studard said. “She went for the first month being able to express joy and feel free for and she was just step-touching in the corner. this hour.’” And then she became the explosive dancer On average, 15 ladies will attend each of that she is after getting comfortable there.” Brent Lewis THE CHRONICLE the classes, said Kelly Periano, who has been In a similar vein, Brandel said they view Ladies who attended the Dance Dance Party Party on April 28 danced for an hour. Classes are held on attending for three years and became one of DDPP as a public service. Sundays and Wednesdays at Perceptual Dance Motion, 4057 N. Damen Ave. the four den mothers almost two years ago. “We’re getting a work out, they’re getting Aside from their Web site and inviting their a work out,” she said. “It’s a safe space where friends who invite mutual friends, DDPP is a they can feel free to move however they want strictly word-of-mouth group. to move.” Chicago’s ‘Dance Dance’ revolution Women between the ages of 25 and 30 are The four ladies behind the Chicago chap- the typical attendees, Periano said, but she ter do not financially profit from the group. Chicago chapter of free- DDPP, where only ladies would get together at added there are DDPP regulars who are “gray- Instead, they use the $5 per person class fee to form dance group fun, a studio to simply dance for one hour without haired rockers,” as well. cover the cost of the studio space and equip- therapeutic for all ages an instructor and with no specific fitness- Whether the women use the class as their ment such as new speakers, rope lights and a related goals. The Chicago chapter was born only weekly workout or incorporate the class lava projector, Brandel said. by Mina Bloom shortly thereafter, when Brandel and her then into their regular fitness program, they’re This month, they want each class’s DJ to Assistant Arts & Culture Editor roommate Jenn Salvatore decided DDPP was invited to become a DJ for a class, which feature a mix from a different record label. exactly what they were looking for. means they can create an MP3 playlist of Brandel said they will begin by including EVERY TIME 28-year-old Jenn Brandel hopped Now one of nearly a dozen chapters, Chi- their choosing to share with the rest of the songs from a Chicago-based label called on the treadmill at the gym in the hopes of cago’s DDPP classes meet on Wednesdays attendees. The only requirement is having Numero Group. undergoing a regulated workout routine, the and Sundays each week at Perceptual Dance already attended at least one class. Dance Dance Party Party hosts classes dance tunes blaring through her earbuds Motion, 4057 N. Damen Ave. They consist of an “[The mixes] are completely eclectic, we on Wednesdays from 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. and on took precedence. hour of what they refer to as “booty-busting don’t screen anyone’s mixes—we just have Sundays from 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. every week at Per- “I felt like busting out a move, but [the gym] tunes.” No boys, no booze and no judgment the warm-up song in the beginning and a ceptual Dance Motion Studio, 4057 N. Damen is not really the place to do that,” Brandel said. are the three rules that all attendees must cool-down song at the end,” Brandel said. Ave. For more information, visit DDPPChicago. In 2006, Brandel said she happened to read adhere to. “Every week, we get to hear new music and wordpress.com. an article about a free-form dance group in Brandel, who works as an independent it’s a snapshot of the person’s personality.” New York called Dance Dance Party Party, or media producer for the Bahai Temple, also Mixes include everything from Bolshevik [email protected]

“Dine where Chicago’s nest dine” breakfast - Lunch - dinner espresso - fine wines - great spirits

412 S Michigan Ave. discount 15% Mon - fri Chicago, Il, 60605 Students, faculty, + staff (void after 4 p.m. sat-sun) 312. - 939 - 7855 www.artists-cafe.com

1 out of 3 college students experienced the illness or loss of a family member or close friend in the last year. Talk about loss and help your friends in need by starting a National Students of AMF Support Network Chapter at your school. ARTS & CULTURE I MAY 3, 2010 I THE CHRONICLE 23 Microtonality in 60 seconds Local experimental are important to you to say.” idea (60 dances by 60 choreogra- music group takes part With more than 600 minute-long phers in 60 minutes and 60 orches- in national project submissions for the mix, it was tral pieces in 60 minutes), Johnson Johnson’s job to sort through and and UnTwelve will continue pre- by Brianna Wellen find the 60 that did say something. senting microtonal music to make Assistant Arts & Culture Editor He looked, first and foremost, for it commonplace in Chicago. good music, but then it became “I’m hoping the general public MOST MUSICIANS use 12 standard more complicated. can become a part of this too, not tones and the familiar sound of “You’re looking to create a dra- just the esoteric musician who the “Do, Re, Mi” scale as a guide- matic tension throughout the knows what I’m talking about off line. But the 60 musicians involved hour so people don’t get bored,” the bat,” Johnson said. “I want to in UnTwelve’s 60x60 mix have a Johnson said. “You’re creating entice people, I want to seduce different idea about music. For maximal variety.” people in these sounds.” Courtesy ROBERT VOISEY them, it is about exploring tones While the 60x60 project will go A homemade cardboard stopwatch and labels held up with the composer’s names outside the musical norm—within on to explore other facets of their [email protected] helped the audience keep track of the performance. 60 seconds. Chicago-based microtonality group UnTwelve collaborated with New York-based Vox Novus to present the final installment of the ok, so my subs really aren't gourmet and Established in Charleston, IL we're not french either. my subs just taste Magical Musical Showcase series in 1983 to add to students GPA a little better, that's all! I wanted to at the Museum of Contemporary and general dating ability. call it jimmy john's tasty sandwiches, but my mom told me to stick with gourmet. Art, 220 E. Chicago Ave., on April 27. She thinks whatever I do is gourmet, but i don't think either of us knows what it The groups created their own mix means. so let's stick with tasty! for the 60x60 project, an attempt to present 60-second pieces by 60 composers in 60 minutes. “Part of the mission is to represent diverse composers from all walks of life,” said Robert Voisey, GIANT club sandwiches 8" SUB SANDWICHES Corporate Headquarters Champaign, IL director of Vox Novus and 60x60 All of my tasty sub sandwiches are a full 8 inches of My club sandwiches have twice the meat or cheese, try it who also contributed a work to the homemade French bread, fresh veggies and the finest on my fresh baked thick sliced 7-grain bread or my famous meats & cheese I can buy! And if it matters to you, homemade french bread! UnTwelve mix. we slice everything fresh everyday in this store, right here where you can see it. (No mystery meat here!) #7 GOURMET SMOKED HAM CLUB The project in its entirety has featured the work of more than 2,000 A full 1/4 pound of real applewood smoked ham, #1 PEPE PLAIN SLIMS provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato, & real mayo! composers from around the world Real applewood smoked ham and provolone cheese Any Sub minus the veggies and sauce on 30 different mixes. The newest garnished with lettuce, tomato, and mayo. #8 BILLY CLUB slim 1 Ham & cheese mix featured composers from more Choice roast beef, smoked ham, provolone cheese, #2 BIG JOHN slim 2 Roast Beef Dijon mustard, lettuce, tomato, & mayo. than 10 different countries, and a slim 3 Medium rare choice roast beef, topped with Tuna salad great many local artists experi- yummy mayo, lettuce, and tomato. slim 4 Turkey breast #9 ITALIAN NIGHT CLUB menting with microtonal sounds. #3 TOTALLY TUNA slim 5 Salami, capicola, cheese Real genoa salami, Italian capicola, smoked ham, slim 6 Double provolone and provolone cheese all topped with lettuce, tomato, According to Aaron Krister John- Fresh housemade tuna, mixed with celery, onions, onion, mayo, and our homemade Italian vinaigrette. son, founder of UnTwelve, microto- and our tasty sauce, then topped with alfalfa sprouts, (You hav'ta order hot peppers, just ask!) cucumber, lettuce, and tomato. (My tuna rocks!) nality is a natural progression for contemporary musicians who are Low Carb Lettuce Wrap #10 HUNTERS CLUB #4 TURKEY TOM A full 1/4 pound of fresh sliced medium rare looking to explore something new. Fresh sliced turkey breast, topped with lettuce, roast beef, provolone, lettuce, tomato, & mayo. tomato, alfalfa sprouts, and mayo. (The original) JJ UNWICH Much like the way painters often #11 COUNTRY CLUB use colors outside of the rainbow, #5 VITO Same ingredients and price of the musicians follow their curiosity to sub or club without the bread. Fresh sliced turkey breast, applewood smoked ham, The original Italian sub with genoa salami, provolone, provolone, and tons of lettuce, tomato, and mayo! explore tones outside of the stan- capicola, onion, lettuce, tomato, & a real tasty Italian (A very traditional, yet always exceptional classic!) vinaigrette. (Hot peppers by request) dard scale. “There’s a certain sense to the #6 VEGETARIAN JIMMY TO GO #12 BEACH CLUB synchronicity to the universe Fresh baked turkey breast, provolone cheese, avocado Layers of provolone cheese separated by real CATERING spread, sliced cucumber, sprouts, lettuce, tomato, and that these ideas are ripe and, in a avocado spread, alfalfa sprouts, sliced cucumber, BOX LUNCHES, PLATTERS, PARTIES! mayo! (It's the real deal, and it ain't even California.) way, low-hanging fruit for people,” lettuce, tomato, and mayo. (Truly a gourmet sub not for vegetarians only ...... peace dude!) Johnson said. “You get bored with DELIVERY ORDERS will include a delivery #13 GOURMET VEGGIE CLUB J.J.B.L.T. charge of 25¢ per item (+/ 10¢). Double provolone, real avocado spread, sliced the same old, same old. The history cucumber, alfalfa sprouts, lettuce, tomato, & mayo. Bacon, lettuce, tomato, & mayo. YMJ of art always seems to be a quest (Try it on my 7-grain whole wheat bread. This veggie (The only better BLT is mama's BLT) ★★ ★★ for the new.” TWNLNSFQ//¹8 JIMMYJOHNS.COM sandwich is world class!) For many of the composers #14 BOOTLEGGER CLUB involved, microtonality was not ★ sides ★ Roast beef, turkey breast, lettuce, tomato, & mayo. An American classic, certainly not invented by J.J. but necessarily the foremost thought. ★ Soda Pop Mark Eden’s piece, “Ma Minute,” definitely tweaked and fine-tuned to perfection! ★ Giant chocolate chip or oatmeal raisin cookie THE J.J. featured nine separate Yo-Yo Ma ★ Real potato chips or jumbo kosher dill pickle #15 CLUB TUNA tracks layered upon each other to fit GARGANTUAN The same as our #3 Totally Tuna except this one has ★ into the 60-second time constraint. Extra load of meat This sandwich was invented by a lot more. Fresh housemade tuna salad, provolone, This created interesting tone com- ★ Extra cheese or extra avocado spread Jimmy John's brother Huey. It's huge sprouts, cucumber, lettuce, & tomato. enough to feed the hungriest of all ★ binations, displacing the standard Hot Peppers humans! Tons of genoa salami, sliced #16 CLUB LULU scale. Tova Kardonne admitted her smoked ham, capicola, roast beef, Fresh sliced turkey breast, bacon, lettuce, tomato, piece, “Undertow,” was accidentally turkey & provolone, jammed into & mayo. (JJ's original turkey & bacon club) freebies (subs & clubs only) one of our homemade French buns microtonal. Using vocals to create then smothered with onions, mayo, #17 ULTIMATE PORKER Onion, lettuce, alfalfa sprouts, tomato, mayo, sliced layers of sound, she only tuned the lettuce, tomato, & our homemade Real applewood smoked ham and bacon with lettuce, cucumber, Dijon mustard, oil & vinegar, and oregano. first note to an actual instrument. Italian dressing. tomato & mayo, what could be better! For the composers, a 60-second piece presented an exciting challenge. Often for them, the shorter pieces are more difficult and take WE DELIVER! 7 DAYS A WEEK longer to create—up to 90 hours of work for some. TO FIND THE LOCATION NEAREST YOU VISIT JIMMYJOHNS.COM “I kind of think of it like poetry,” Kardonne said. “When you prose, you can be a little more undisci- "YOUR MOM WANTS YOU TO EAT AT JIMMY JOHN'S!" plined, you can extend. But with ©1985, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2007, 2008 JIMMY JOHN S FRANCHISE, LLC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. We Reserve The Right To Make Any Menu hanges.C the 60-second piece, you have to be really disciplined about what you want to say and really make sure that you only put the things in that 24 THE CHRONICLE I MAY 3, 2010 Tales of a job interview MTV’s new show follows we thought, ‘Well, what if it was from the interviewees aiming for employer’s perspective and a little bit more their dream job of what kids are doing that works and what doesn’t work?’” by Colin Shively Graduating college students may not know Arts & Culture Editor the dos and don’ts of the interview process, Simmons said. Even if the applicant ACROSS THE country, college terms are believes they nailed the interview and got coming to an end with thousands of seniors the job, the employer might have an entire- ready to graduate and prepare for a profes- ly different view, and that is what “Hired” sional job. Without a doubt, the vast major- is going to show, he said. After an interview, ity have been through the good, bad and camera crews will have a one-on-one talk the ugly of the interview process. As these with both the interviewer and interviewee college seniors leave the world of academia to get their thoughts. Courtesy MTV behind, they have to fight to get the job they “There is a myth out there that there Chris Detert (left) interviews Kirbie Johnson (right) for the position of junior account executive in MTV’s have always desired and a new documen- aren’t any jobs,” Simmons said. “There are pilot episode of “Hired.” The show will premiere on May 17 at 6 p.m. tary series on TV will show just what these actually cool jobs out there and it is just the “Hired”’s pilot episode, “American Rebels,” change their future. grads have to suffer through. question of looking and getting yourself features the LA marketing firm Ameri- “The people watching are seeing these Beginning May 17, MTV will air its new prepared as much as possible.” can Rebel, which is seeking a new junior applicants put through a test of their skills,” show, “Hired,” which follows and docu- “Hired” is not a reality TV show—the account executive. The show begins with said Ryan Conch, the “Hired” career coach. ments the interview process of college producers don’t cast the applicants nor do Chris Detert, owner and president of Ameri- “Hopefully they will learn what a career job graduates from the perspective of the they get involved during the actual inter- can Rebel PR weeding through thousands interview is like. It is tough love out there, employer. Viewers will watch as applicants view. The on-site producers are there only of applicants. Once the basic interviews are but if you know what to do and how to do complete challenges and assignments in to document the reactions and decisions completed, the show gets interesting when it, you can get any job you want.” order to obtain their dream job. The audi- that determine how a position is filled. Sim- three applicants remain and are tested on Simmons and Conch both want viewers ence gets front row seats to the strained mons describes the show as an entertaining how well they can perform. and the job applicants to realize from the emotions felt when the participants are doc-series. During the final test, the three inter- show that there is a great deal involved in waiting for the final call. The first 20-epi- “We are not trying to get anyone in a ‘Got viewees were put in a room where they the interview process and to know what it sode season will show three installments ya’ moment,” Simmons said. “We want to were advised to write a press release for takes to get the job. each week at 6:30 p.m. document what these people live through the company. As each candidate finished “People are graduating into the one of The show takes place in San Francisco, every day and that these [businesses] love and walked out the room, Detert reveals the scariest work force situations,” Sim- New York City and Los Angeles, where busi- the interview process. We don’t tell them to the audience his personal thoughts mons said. “It is a little daunting. Hope- nesses agreed to allow MTV to record the what to do, say or act. We just record.” and feelings on each applicant and their fully the takeaway is that there are good interview process. The types of businesses “Hired” features press release. jobs out there and that if they follow these “The idea came from one of the execu- is an eclectic range with marketing firms, Then the most stressful moment steps, they can get the job. We also want it tive producers, and at first it was more just fashion boutique companies, salons and during the show occurs—watching the to be entertaining.” from the perspective of the kids,” said Sam production companies responsible for three finalists sweating and pacing, Simmons, a producer for the show. “Then shows like “Ugly Betty.” waiting for the phone call that would [email protected]

Tuesday, May 25, 2010 Tuesday, June 22, 2010 ARTS & CULTURE I MAY 3, 2010 I THE CHRONICLE 25

STAFF PLAYLIST CHICAGO AUDIOFILE

PATRICK SMITH, ASSISTANT METRO EDITOR

DJ KHALED // I’M SO HOOD (REMIX) NATALIE IMBRUGLIA // TORN YOUNG DRO // SHOULDER LEAN LEONARD COHEN // SO LONG, MARIANNE

CRISTINA AGUIRRE, MULTIMEDIA EDITOR

FEIST // MY MOON, MY MAN GIRL IN A COMA // TRANSMISSION THE GATHERING // YOU LEARN ABOUT IT LIFEHOUSE// EVERYTHING

Courtesy WAYNE HAMMERSMITH BENITA ZEPEDA, CAMPUS EDITOR From left: Mike Bailey, Grant Gholson, Dan Stalilonis, Nathan Urqhuart, Ben Hunt are local “booze rockers” The Dirty Rooks. BROKEN BELLS // VAPORIZE CARIBOU // ODESSA YEAH YEAH YEAHS // HYSTERIC FOUR TET // ANGEL ECHOES Dirty, boozin’ blues-rock by Luke Wilusz The Chronicle: How does your latest Assistant Arts & Culture Editor album di er from your ﬁ rst one?

REN LAHVIC, ADVERTISING & BUSINESS MANAGER LOCAL ROCKERS The Dirty Rooks have NU: The real thing that we tried to grab brought their riotous brand of “booze- in the new album is the live sound, just EYEBALL SKELETON // EYEBALL SKELETON rock” to pubs and clubs across Chicago how high-energy the show is when it’s EYEBALL SKELETON // FLAT TOP VAMPIRE since 2006. With their recent album, live. There are six of us in the band that EYEBALL SKELETON // BEAST IS COMING OUT “Sugar Mama,” they aim to capture some play regularly together, but any time it’s EYEBALL SKELETON // LOSS CAT of the energy they exude during their a bigger show, we bring on horn players. live performances. The Chronicle talked We have Packy Lundholm, who’s currently to drummer Nathan Urqhuart about the in I Fight Dragons—which is just blow- band’s history and style. ing up—he plays organ with us. We’ve got two singers, really gospel-style singers The Chronicle: How did The Dirty Rooks with big voices. Everything’s just really fi rst come together as a band? high-energy. While other bands put out an album and tour to promote it, we work the Nathan Urqhuart: The band actu- opposite way. We’re playing shows to put Week ending April 27, 2010 ally started off before I was in it; seven money in the bank to record the record, so years ago, maybe? It was started by two we had a lot of practice at playing these #1 Album Top tracks ( ) Last week’s ranking in top five guys—Grant Gholson, who is the current songs live. rhythm guitarist and main songwriter United States of the group, and Dan Stalilonis, who’s The Chronicle: You play a ton of live Nothin’ on You • B.o.B (1) 1 the lead singer—and they started play- shows. Is there any venue in Chicago OMG (5) 2 ing under the name Moustache. Then, a where you especially like to play? • Usher couple years after that, I joined the band. Break Your Heart • Taio Cruz (2) 3 That was probably four years ago, 2006. NU: Yeah, we love Martyrs’, [3855 N. Lin- Glee: The Music Your Love Is My Drug • Ke$ha (4) 4 The first show that we played as a band coln Ave.]. They were one of the fi rst bigger Glee Cast was at Phyllis’ Musical Inn, [1800 W. Divi- venues we played in Chicago. They’re not Hey, Soul Sister • Train (3) 5 sion St.], which is pretty much a hole-in- the Metro or the Vic, those are the biggest the-wall bar where any band in Chicago venues, but Martyrs is one of the mid-sized United Kingdom could play. They give a lot of bands their venues that have built a reputation of OMG • Usher (2) 1 first show, and we were a perfect example having great music there. They’ve brought of that. The Dirty Rooks played there the us back over and over there. We love play- Once • Diana Vickers (1) 2 first time on the night the White Sox won ing there. We love the sound there. We love Until You Were Gone • Chipmunk (3) 3 the World Series. The bar was full, which the room. It’s a great place to play, and was surprising to us, but it was all for the they’ve been really supportive. We play Good Times She Said • Plan B 4 Roll Deep World Series. As soon as the game was there half a dozen times a year, probably. I Need You Tonight • Professor Green (5) 5 over, everybody bolted and we were play- We actually just locked in a show to play ing for, like, three guys left in the bar. We at the end of August. Spain did an improvised “Sweet Home Chicago” that was probably terrible, and that was The Chronicle: What’s your favorite Sick of Love (1) 1 • Robert Ramirez that. That was the birth, I guess, of The thing about playing a live show? Stereo Love • Edward Maya, Vika Jigulina (2) 2 Dirty Rooks. TiK ToK • Ke$ha (3) 3 NU: The Dirty Rooks, as a band, have built The Chronicle: You seem to have a blues- a reputation of putting on a high-energy Hope for Bad Romance • Lady GaGa 4 Haiti Now infused sound. Where does that come show, an exciting show. We call it “booze Various Artists El Run Run • Estopa (4) 5 from? What are your infl uences? rock.” We didn’t start this. Over and over Source: iTunes © 2010 MCT again, people looked at what we did and NU: The infl uences are a lot of bands, like called it “drinking music.” And it’s just The Faces [for example]. People liken us fun, and it’s foot-stomping music. We’re often—not in ability, but in sound—to the just having a good time, and I think that Follow The Chronicle on Black Crows, a little bit. When we started translates pretty well to the audience, and o , it was purely classic rock-driven. I that’s what we like about playing. We’ve mean, really guitar-driven stu . It very, played for 300 people and we’ve played very much had that feel of blues-rock—you for three people, and regardless, we’re up know, Rolling Stones-style stu . Over the there having a good time. past four years or so, I think we’ve grown up a lot. The music is less just straight-up For more information on upcoming shows www.twitter.com/ccchronicle blues-rock, and there’s a whole lot more and ticket sales, visit DirtyRooks.com. modern infl uence. It’s just a more interesting sound, a more mature sound. [email protected] 26 THE CHRONICLE I MAY 3, 2010

TOP 5

Spencer Roush/Commentary Editor Ivana Susic/Assistant Health & Jeff Graveline/Health & Fitness Editor MCT Newswire Fitness Editor

Things to not do at work Things to do on the train Summer don’ts ‘Hills’ star turns subhuman

Don’t have phone sex: If you’re hot and People watch: It’s inevitable. There’s go- Don’t show too much skin: Just like BEING THE avid “Hills” fan that I am, I’ve bothered and at work, try sexting instead ing to be someone very strange or at- spandex, showing skin in the summer is seen the trailer for the final season of “The of talking on the phone. You’re never being tractive you can’t help but stare at. Even a privilege, not a right. If there’s a muf- Hills” numerous times because MTV airs as quiet as you think you are and trust me, if some ordinary person is doing some- fin top over your pants and your shirt it approximately every five seconds. The most of your co-workers, with a few excep- thing mundane, it’s fun to make up stories doesn’t cover it, do everyone a favor and commercial is hilariously weird. The girls tions, would rather not be a spectator to about him or her. If you’re lucky, there may put something else on. It’s for the best. of “The Hills” are large puppets in LA and your mobile-sexual romps. be a group of drunks acting ridiculous. they pucker their lips in slow motion until Don’t call a sunburn a tan: Spend too Audrina cuts Kristin’s puppet strings and Don’t get wasted: Keeping a bottle of Apply your makeup: I never have time to do much time in the sun without enough she falls—amazing! Anyway, I’m in awe of whisky in your desk with a couple of shot my makeup at home, so I’ve become an ex- SPF 1,000 on? Don’t tell me it’s a base how ludicrous the final season seems from glasses is only acceptable if you’re in an pert at doing my makeup on the train. I can coat for a tan. You just fell asleep at the the trailer. episode of “Mad Men.” Abstaining from al- now usually get it done within four stops of beach and now you look dumb. Bummer. OK, I’ll get to the point. Heidi Montag, cohol until after hours is the best choice. where I started. Liquid eyeliner? Bring it on. 23, looks absolutely, positively insane now. That way you won’t be accused of the next Don’t get stumbling drunk too early: I know, Gawker put it best when they wrote, “She’s tip—harassment. Read over peoples’ shoulders: While you can the weather is great outside and there’s no a silicone cyborg.” Montag received a total read the newspaper this way, it’s more fun work or school to hold you back; better hit of 10 plastic surgeries in one day after the Don’t touch co-workers inappropriately, to see what trashy novel or political science the bottle hard, fast and early. Problem is, taping of the fourth season of “The Hills” unless they want it: And even if they are book someone is reading. I have actually dis- you’ll lose control at 4 p.m. and just ruin and returned looking nothing like her asking for it, you still may want to wait until covered quite a few books this way, one of the rest of your day. Party, restaurant or at former self—an angelic, all-American Colo- you’re off the clock, unless it’s the boss. which is now a favorite. The Kindle makes your house, people know when you’re tanked rado native. Surgeries include, but are not I bet he or she would make an exception. this so much easier with its flat screen and and it’s not funny or cute. Just annoying. limited to, nose, cheekbone and chin jobs, lack of glare. eyebrow lift, breast enlargement, fat injec- Don’t watch porn: Does this really need an Don’t pee in the pool: It’s gross and highly tions and a “back scoop”—a procedure she explanation? Homework: This is the perfect time to cram in unsanitary. Nobody wants to swim around in told Ryan Seacrest about on his radio show some last-minute studying. My rationalization your pee in the hot summer sun. Sure it might in early April. Apparently, it carves out your Don’t take your shoes off: As much as you is that repetition is the key to memorization. relieve a little pressure, but like I said—gross. back a little bit and she may have been the may think the person in the cubicle next to If I frantically study my notes right before the first one to try it. Um, what? you can’t smell you’re feet that have been test I have a much better chance of passing. Don’t over tweet or update: Look, we’re all on Little girls who watch “The Hills”—and stuffed into shoes all day, don’t take them vacation and we’re all doing something that’s not for irony’s sake—look up to this person. off. Shoeless workdays are just as bad as Get lost in your music: I love putting on my totally awesome and everyone needs to know Yet she’s uncomfortable to look at and has someone going to a hotel’s continental noise-canceling headphones and drowning about it. Problem is, I don’t care about how an obviously warped idea of what beautiful breakfast in socks like they own the place. out the sound of someone sipping their cof- “sweet the beach is” or how “great the sun is. Suffice it to say, she’s a jackass and I will fee. It’s even more fun to mouth the lyrics to feels.” Just lay off and enjoy summer. be wincing every time she comes on screen what I’m listening to because I know it makes while I watch the new season of “The Hills.” people wonder what I’m listening to. —M. Bloom

style doesn’t revolve around Abercrombie and Fitch, but it definitely has the popped- collar polo look. Her personal style, which usually con- sists of a leather, studded jacket over a button-up shirt, sometimes caused her classmates to make jokes. “When I moved here I kept the mix,” she said. “It definitely evolved because I used to get made fun of in high school. When I would walk in wearing a leather jacket they would joke, ‘Oh, where is your Harley?’” Victoria Roe combines her passion Roe’s style is mostly influenced by for rock ’n’ roll music with a taste of music icons during the time of Andy preppiness to create a style that is Warhol. Edie Sedgwick is one of her unique to her. by Colin Shively greatest authorities when it comes to Arts & Culture Editor clothing decisions. Brent Lewis THE CHRONICLE After Roe moved to Chicago, she said her VICTORIA ROE, a sophomore music business fashion sense was more accepted because major, has a fashion flair that fuses two everyone has their own personal way of worlds. She combined her love for rock ’n’ dressing and the styles are vastly different roll music and fashion with the preppy wherever you go in the city, she said. look of her New England hometown to Roe looks forward to wearing boat create her rock chic style. shoes this summer, which she said is one “I guess I would define it as really eclec- of her favorite trends during the season. tic,” Roe said. “I grew up in New England Year-round, however, Roe constantly dons and that definitely had a big impact on studded bracelets, belts and rock ’n’ roll how I dressed because obviously the style styled boots. there is a lot preppier. I always kind of “I really love music,” Roe said. “Any liked the rock ’n’ roll style—like studs, kind of rock icon, you just remember their chains and leather—and I always try to amazing clothing.” incorporate that into my style. Roe said in New England, the preppy [email protected] ARTS & CULTURE I MAY 3, 2010 I THE CHRONICLE 27

REVIEWS SIIIIIIIIICK SHOULDER SHRUG NOT BAD, NOT BAD WORTH A GIGGLE HAPPY DANCE!

“INVINCIBLE IRON MAN: EXTREMIS” DETAILS MAGAZINE’S “KNOW + TELL” SECTION “OPRAH: A BIOGRAPHY” BY KITTY KELLEY Marvel rebooted the “Invincible Iron Man” series with this 2005 I am full of random and sometimes useless facts, and I have Kitty Kelley’s new book is stirring up controversy because it story arc, bringing the hero and his origin story into a more to admit that the vast majority of them come from the “Know + reveals some of Oprah Winfrey’s biggest secrets. One of her modern age. While there are some interesting moments and Tell” section in DETAILS. This section has random numbers and secrets is ordering two pies from hotel room service and quickly it’s cool to see how parts of this story ended up in the first percentages from current events to the most random subjects. devouring them. Not so scandalous, is it? Oprah has always been movie, the overall pacing was a bit slow. There’s a little too For example, 9 percent of children 7-8 years old report hearing pretty open with her viewers, so the big “secrets” aren’t as jarring much expository dialogue, and things don’t get too exciting until voices that aren’t there. Completely useless in my everyday life, as one would have hoped.—S. Roush the last few issues, but it’s worth a read if you’re really into Iron but it’s still a nice conversation starter.—C. Shively Man.—L. Wilusz

MOVIES / TV / DVD

“SNL” FEATURING GABOUREY SIDIBE “THE HIDING PLACE” AT PROVISION THEATER “PRETTY WILD” I wasn’t very impressed with her appearance on “Saturday Night This play, based on a book by Corrie ten Boom, is an exquisite Anything on the E! Network pretty much rules, and this show Live” recently. The show in itself has become so weak in its efforts display of what small, professional theaters in Chicago are ca- absolutely takes the cake. It follows the lives of three sisters who to come up with great skits, and Gabby didn’t really add much pable of. The actors are wonderful but the plot, which is about a get drunk and cry way too much as their mother, a former Playboy humor to the show. It just felt like the same bland skits with a family who protested the Nazi occupation with love, is based on model, tries to calm them down through the ways of Buddha. It’s different host trying to help pull it off.—L. Danielson a true story and will really amaze you.—T. Norris as ridiculous as it sounds. Some might say this is the collapse of Western civilization. However, I think it’s brilliant.—L. Nalin

MUSIC

KATE MILLER HEIDKE: “CURIOUSER” UNKLE: “WHERE DID THE NIGHT FALL?” KELLS: “LUEURS” I first discovered her when she opened up for Ben Folds a few UNKLE is said to be one of the most pioneering groups in trip- As one of the most powerful French metal bands out there, Kells weeks ago. I instantly bought her album and it’s astounding. She hop. Their latest album features a more psychedelic feel, but delivers emotional, hard rock ballads with a hint of classical and has the charm and character of Lady GaGa (not as over-hyped still keeps the acoustic, punk and electronica styles of their electro. Even though I don’t understand any of the lyrics, their though) with the quirk of Kate Nash. Whether you are into pop, previous albums. The album features notable musicians such music captures you in songs like “Le Ciel” and “Sur Le Fil.” indie, folk or anywhere in between, I promise you will love it.—J. as Autolux and Clayhill singer Gavin Clark, who lends his vocals I recommend this female-fronted band to anyone who wants Allen to two of my favorite tracks: “Falling Stars” and “The Healing.” something new, fresh and European.—C. Aguirre I recommend listening to this album when it’s released on May 11.—E. Rodriguez

RANDOM

PRIMETHEUS THE PINK PRIMECO ALIEN ARIZONA IMMIGRATION LAW POPPING YOUR COLLAR While riding on the bus, I saw an age-old friend that many of us Way to shoot yourself in the foot, Arizona. You have given the Don’t. Just don’t. It’s not worth it, and it doesn’t look cool. One Chicagoans know and love. His name is Primetheus. He was Arizona state law enforcement the most blatant free pass on collar or three collars, it doesn’t matter. That look was never cool looking for his then space-age phone, a Qualcomm, so that he racial profiling. Now not only are you a dry and pitiful waste- and it never will be cool. If you pop your collar because you think could come home. He lost it somewhere on Earth—an Earth not land, but you’re also a step closer to apartheid. Way to think it it looks cool, you’re wrong. If you pop your collar to be ironic, you ready for the technology of a phone with an oversized antenna and through.—J. Allen just look stupid. Just. Stop. Already.—J. Graveline no color screen or address book. Come back Primetheus, we are ready now. If you lose your phone again, just use my Blackberry and text your lost phone to get the GPS coordinates back. You do have that, right?—B. Lewis no smiles no smiles 28 THE CHRONICLE I MAY 3, 2010

Editorials Prayer’s never been so popular FOR 58 years, the National Day of Prayer Freedom from Religion Foundation, the has occurred without incident. Groups have group advocating for atheists and agnostics united in an effort to reflect on the country who challenged the observance, may have and perhaps ask for God’s favor since its had the opposite effect than they intended. inception—until recently. Instead of eliminating the National Day The national holiday was deemed uncon- of Prayer because of its infringement on stitutional by Judge Barbara Crabb, who Constitutional rights, the holiday is receiv- serves on a federal circuit court in Wiscon- ing more attention than ever. sin, because it breaches the U.S. Constitu- Prior to this challenge, many people prob- tion’s First Amendment. Crabb said it was ably didn’t even know what date the holiday a government endorsement of religious falls on or what it stands for. The ruling is activity, which is not allowed because of stirring up prayer debate and more people the separation of church and state, even will likely recognize the holiday because of though observing the day is not required the uproar the group caused. and the prayer is voluntary. The National Day of Prayer seems like a MCT Newswire On May 6, people will join together in an minute issue compared to other more con- effort to not only pray, but show the impor- troversial incorporations of God and gov- tance of the day to the United States and ernment, including the “In God We Trust” its citizens. inscription on U.S. money, the words of the The ruling will probably go through an Pledge of Allegiance or the fact Congress exhaustive number of appeals because has opened each day’s session with a prayer of its controversy among lawmakers and since the 1700s. President Barack Obama. Most govern- There are more important problems ment officials said they will continue to facing the country besides deciding wheth- go about their activities as they would any er a voluntary prayer is an infringement of other year, even with the holiday consid- our First Amendment rights, even if it is ered unconstitutional. considered a national holiday. More CTA discounts for students MANY STUDENTS will remember how expen- trains and buses for free. sive transportation in the city can be after All college students should be included their spring U-Passes expire on May 16, in this discount system because the U-Pass while part-time students see it as just program isn’t offered to all schools year- another day on which they pay $2 or more round or to part-time students, who are to the Chicago Transit Authority. always forced to pay a full fare. MCT Newswire U-Passes will not be distributed for More needs to be done to lessen the summer classes, even for those who may burden of transportation costs for students, be registered full time. In fact, Columbia whether it’s through schools becoming has never provided summer train passes. more accommodating and offering trans- The Chronicle reported in December 2008 portation vouchers or the CTA broadening that Student Life, after receiving several its discount scope. complaints, conducted a survey to ask pre- Columbia should re-evaluate full-time vious full-time summer students if they summer students to see if the need for would like to pay the extra fee for an unlim- U-Passes has changed. Because some ited train pass. Columbia jobs require employees to use According to Columbia’s Web site, stu- transportation, the college could also offer dents did not meet the criteria for the pro- vouchers to student employees to lessen gram. The Web site stated, “Based on demo- the cost of the CTA. graphic and polling data, previous summer This is also true for part-time students classes did not meet the residential, demo- who are required to take the train or bus graphic and enrollment requirements to during frequent field trips for classes. make a Summer U-Pass Program a success Although the college and CTA make less for all students involved.” money while offering incentives for young It has become increasingly more impor- people, there is a great need for less expen- tant for students to receive discounts sive transportation to better accommodate wherever possible due to the lack of for a demographic who may be struggling employment among young adults. There to pay for college, living arrangements are only a few groups that do get an exclu- and other fixed expenses. Any opportunity sive discount, including high school stu- for college students to receive a discount dents, young children ages 7 to 11, people should be thoroughly considered by schools MCT Newswire with disabilities and seniors who ride and city programs.

Editorial Board Members Have an opinion about something you read in this newspaper?

Jeff Graveline Health & Fitness Editor Stephanie Saviola Metro Editor Did you catch a mistake, think we could have covered a story better or believe strongly about an issue Laura Nalin Assistant Campus Editor Colin Shively Arts & Culture Editor that faces all of us here at Columbia? Taylor Norris Copy Editor Ciara Shook Assistant Campus 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 Emi Peters Copy Chief Lisa Wardle Copy Editor this. Let us hear from you. Spencer Roush Commentary Editor Benita Zepeda Campus Editor —The Columbia Chronicle Editorial Board COMMENTARY I MAY 3, 2010 I THE CHRONICLE 29 Taxis receive necessary surveillance to deter crime

“... the mayor’s and committing other driving violations, decision to add cameras to each taxi. One than one-fifth of Chicago-area drivers said most recent bringing easy money into the city’s bank driver said a man loaded a gun in the back- they have been threatened or attacked by a addition to the account. If you’re caught on camera running seat while he drove to the passenger’s passenger with the barriers in place. camera brigade a red light, you will quickly be fined $100. destination. Even though the driver was In a new effort to deter violence on driv- in cabs may Even though some of Chicago’s surveil- not hurt or threatened by the man, getting ers, cameras are expected to gradually be actually help lance is questionable and may cross the a picture of him may have helped solve a installed in cabs. It may be years before all drivers, rather line of intrusion, the mayor’s most recent crime if the passenger had committed one. taxis acquire the equipment because of its than put money addition to the camera brigade in cabs Taxi companies recognize the threat of high cost, which is priced at more than back into the may actually help drivers, rather than put passengers robbing or physically abusing $1,200 per camera. city’s pocket.” money back into the city’s pocket. drivers, which is why the plastic bullet- The camera takes a panoramic view of After moving to the city and taking proof barriers were installed. However, the the backseat when someone enters the cab, numerous taxis, I found that occasionally barriers turned out to be more cumber- leaves the cab and when the fare meter is by Spencer Roush there will be a driver who wants to chat some than helpful. If a passenger wanted turned on. Drivers also have the option of Commentary Editor with passengers, rather than talk on their to injure or rob a driver, they could simply snapping more pictures using a button phone. Some are more than willing to talk get out of the cab and shoot through the when they feel threatened or in danger. MAYOR RICHARD M. Daley likes to keep a about strange or extreme scenarios that driver-side window to avoid the bullet- However, with these cameras, companies close eye on his city. play out in their cab. resistant cover. are responsible for making them tamper- Cameras are strategically placed around Most taxi drivers tell stories of custom- Cab drivers work late nights and long proof and notifying customers of their exis- the city on stoplights, in schools, city buses, ers performing various sexual acts in hours. They transport potential crimi- tence when they enter the taxi. street corners and now taxi cabs, making the back seat while getting satisfaction nals who know drivers must carry money Even though placing cameras in cabs is Chicago one of the most-watched cities in that the driver may be watching. Other because most customers pay their fares in additional surveillance the city has over its the United States. common stories include chauffeuring cash because of the unpredictability of the patrons, which may feel intrusive at times, Daley claims crime is his motivation for famous people such as Jerry Springer or a credit card machines. giving up some privacy in exchange for the increasing camera installations across the government official. According to a 2008 University of Illinois safety of taxi drivers is worth it. city, while stoplight cameras continue to However, some drivers have more dis- at Chicago survey, on average, taxi drivers’ catch drivers in the act of running red lights turbing stories to tell that reinforce the shifts are more than 13 hours, while more [email protected]

Percent of U.S. Number of people who participated in Percentage drop in 2009 Number of exe- voters who said they a kidney donor exchange at Northwest- for popular cosmetic surger- cutions that have 39 favor a major energy ern Memorial Hospital, according to 9 ies, according to an April been carried out bill targeting the reduction of global an April 28 article on Chi- 27 New York Times article. in Texas since 454 warming, according to an April 27 cagoBreakingNews.com. Procedures—including nose jobs, the death penalty was reinstated in Rasmussen Report survey. Forty 16 There were eight donors eyelid surgeries, tummy tucks, breast 1976, according to an April 28 CNN. percent said they oppose the energy and eight recipients, which augmentations and liposuction— com article. This is more than any legislation, while 21 percent of voters is the largest organ donor swap at a decreased from 1,660,026 in 2008 other state. Virginia came in second remain undecided. single institution. The patients included to 1,521,409 in 2009. Because with 106 executions. Samuel Busta- two Roman Catholic nuns and a woman cosmetic surgery is a “luxury item,” mante was Texas’ seventh execution who had been on the waiting list for money issues are the likely reason for this year after being convicted of a more than nine years. the decrease, according to the article. 1998 fatal stabbing. Celebrity ‘fan’demonium dangerous dilemma for teens

“... young an over-produced pop tart that gets a and Paul Anka, who represented safer, more would be Miley Cyrus and Vanessa Hud- celebrities who 13-year-old’s blood pumping? And what’s wholesome images. And with the popular- gens. The once seemingly innocent pop are idolized or with all the screaming? ity of MTV in the ’80s, a whole new genera- stars—both manufactured by the Disney relied upon as I remember what it was like to be young tion of teen idols came about—Tiffany, New machine—each had raunchy photos of role models and impressionable. A naïve girl in middle Kids on the Block, New Edition—all with themselves surface on the Internet. Not can send a and high school, I mildly obsessed over silly soft, sugary looks and bubblegum hooks. exactly the wholesome message you’d want mixed message boy bands and teen heartthrobs. I would Image has everything to do with teen a teen idol to send to your teenage daugh- to tweens and argue with friends over which ’N Sync-er idolism. “Celebrity and Power: Fame in Con- ter or son. It probably won’t be long before was the hottest (Justin Timberlake, always temporary Culture” author David Marshall Bieber gets wrapped up in his first drug or teens.” and forever) and made the obligatory pop said: “The teen idol is structured to appeal sex scandal. purchases. However, I never considered to the pre-teen and young teen female pop That might not seem fair, but it’s also by Emi Peters myself to be a “fangirl”—someone whose audience member and children in general. not fair that a lot of these teen celebri- Copy Chief overwhelming obsession with a particular ... [They] are commoditized in forms and ties have to grow up in the public eye, sur- celebrity or fictional character can get a bit images that are relatively non-threatening rounded by press and attention 24/7. Kids EIGHT TEENAGE girls were sent to the hospi- out of control. I never idolized celebrities to this young audience and to the ancillary make mistakes, and it’s way easier to make tal on April 26 after a swarm of 5,000 fren- with posters on my wall or engaged in fan- market of parents.” those mistakes in private than in front zied fans surged toward a venue in Austra- fiction or chat rooms on the subjects of my This brings me back to Bieber. Record of the whole world. At the same time, it’s lia. Why all the commotion you ask? Two affection. All of that just seemed ridiculous. label executives and promoters have man- not fair for a young, impressionable fan to words: Justin Bieber. Teen idolism is a phenomenon that has ufactured this kid as a sweet, innocent be subjected to his or her favorite celeb’s The Bieb was supposed to perform at a primarily affected America’s youth since crooner with a swoosh-y haircut and che- public gaffes. concert in Sydney Harbour, but due to thou- the dawn of 20th century mass communi- rubic baby face. He seems safe. Beiber is a While it’s perfectly natural for a teen to sands of screaming, fanatical youngsters cation. The silent film actor Rudolph Val- non-threat to parents who give the OK and develop a liking for, or even an innocent trying to rush inside the venue, the gig was entino was thought to be one of the first the money to their die-hard teenagers who crush on a favorite celebrity, it’s not OK for cancelled. Sadly though, for many young teen idols, whose good looks and charm will buy his music. them to obsess over them, or recognize them devotees of stars, a trip to the hospital is a appealed to many girls. But young celebrities who are idolized or as heroes or role models. Teen celebrities are small price to pay in exchange for one short In the 1950s, stars like Elvis Presley and relied upon as role models can send a mixed normal people, and many of them have sub glimpse or moment with their ultimate James Dean caught people’s attention message to tweens and teens. Eventually all par or below par talents. Until kids realize celebrity crush. with their bad boy demeanor and rock young, innocent stars have to grow up, and this, the brainwashing will continue. But why do teenagers get so obsessed star status. But on the other end of the could confuse fans with their newfound with movie and pop stars? What is it about spectrum were artists like Frankie Avalon maturity in the process. Perfect examples [email protected] 30 THE CHRONICLE I MAY 3, 2010

I’m Tuition the Cost’

sharpie

EAch YeAr

Each year, Columbia must spend $645,000 to remove vandalism across campus. Know the line between vandalism and art. Help to prevent the waste of your tuition dollars.

If you see something, say something. Contact Security at x3220 METRO I MAY 3, 2010 I THE CHRONICLE 31

Roosevelt breaks ground, record University building expected to be LEED certified, completed in under two years by Stephanie Saviola Metro Editor

THE SECOND largest university skyscraper in the United States will soon stand in what used to be The Herman Crown Center, which housed an old fitness facil - ity used by Columbia and Roosevelt Uni- versity students. On April 17, Roosevelt University, 430 S. Michigan Ave., held a groundbreaking ceremony to jumpstart its plans to open a 32-story skyscraper. Mayor Richard M. Daley, along with several community leaders, attended the ceremony, which also marked the 65th anniversary of the university’s opening. “We have been planning this for years,” said Tom Karow, assistant vice president of public relations at Roosevelt. “It is going to be the most significant build - ing in the history of Roosevelt since we acquired the auditorium building in 1946.” The new building located at 425 S. x SEE ROOSEVELT, PG. 35

Courtesy ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY (Above photo) An artist’s rendering of the proposed Roosevelt University skyscraper at 425 S. Wabash Ave. The 32-story building is slated to be completed in Brent Lewis THE CHRONICLE two years. (Left photo) The future site of the building in its current state.

… it was just was too much in too short of BMX event pushed time,” said Fioretti’s chief of staff, Andy Pierce. “With this event coming to us with Shimer president steps down out of South Loop such short notice, I don’t think anyone in a leadership position was satisfied with their Alderman, residents safety and traffic plans.” Leader of college let go after a board of trustees meeting on April tell Red Bull to hold According to Pierce, the Chicago Police after alleged yearlong 19. Lindsay took his position at the college competition elsewhere Department was not confident it could battle with students in January 2009. manage the additional traffic and keep All board members were present with by Patrick Smith pedestrians safe. Transportation was also by Stephanie Saviola the exception of Lindsay, according to Assistant Metro Editor a concern, with Red Bull planning for up Metro Editor Albert B. Fernandez, senior faculty trust- to 10,000 people, many of them suburban ee and speaker of the assembly. Eighteen A PLANNED BMX competition in the South youths, Metra and the Chicago Transit A LARGE majority of the student body and board members voted to remove Lindsay, Loop was successfully driven out of the Authority made it clear they did not have faculty at Shimer College, a small, private while 16 voted for Lindsay to retain his neighborhood by neighbors concerned resources to increase train service on the liberal arts college, was at odds with their position as president of the college. about noise, crowds and pollution. days of the competition. president, Thomas Lindsay, for more than Fernandez also stated Lindsay was asked The Red Bull Stomping Ground competi- The May a year. However, recent events have led to be present at the meeting to answer tion was planned for May 14 and 15 at an 15 event Lindsay to step down from his position at questions even though he could not par- empty lot at the corner of Wells and Har- was slated to the college. ticipate in the vote. Lindsay instead sent rison streets. The competition is looking for run from 4 p.m. As reported in The Chronicle on April an e-mail stating he would accept the deci- a new location after Alderman Bob Fioretti to 7 p.m. with a 12, students expressed their dismay with sion of the board one way or another. (2nd Ward) shut down the proposed event. concert follow- Lindsay when he skipped proper steps “I think it is significant that [Lind - Fioretti opposed the event and went so far ing the BMX event that were normally used to make deci- say] did not come to the meeting,” as to send a letter concerning the compe- The competition has been sions at the college, such as not consulting Fernandez said. tition to Alderman Walter Burnett (27th publicized in an extensive series the assembly of the college before making Chairman of the Board Christopher Ward), the head of the city’s special events of ads and through a partnership with NBC changes regarding faculty members and Nelson said in a statement released April committee, calling the proposal cavalier. Chicago. The lot where it was scheduled changing the school’s mission statement. 20, “We are grateful to Tom Lindsay for “As interesting and intriguing as it may According to Aaron Garland, director of sound to create an interesting event there x SEE BMX, PG. 36 communications, Lindsay stepped down x SEE SHIMER, PG. 35 32 THE CHRONICLE I MAY 3, 2010

Court case would force poned a scheduled court date for April 28 to recused herself. point you’ve only got an advisory local school district to give power give himself more time to get acquainted Siegel is a member of PURE’s executive school council.” back to parents, community with the case. Elaine Siegel, attorney for the board. The group is a 20-year-old organiza- Both the School of Technology and the plaintiffs, said it was encouraging the judge tion whose stated mission to inform par- School of Entrepreneurship are located in by Patrick Smith was making an effort to understand the ents of educational issues and encourage the building that formerly housed South Assistant Metro Editor case, but expressed disappointment that so parental involvement in educational deci- Shore High School, which closed in 2008 as little progress had been made in what she sions. According to Siegel, the school dis- part of CPS’ Renaissance 2010 plan. WHEN THE group Parents United for Respon- called a very important case to Chicago’s trict has actively tried to take power away According to community activist sible Education filed suit against Chicago schools and community. The hearing was from the community and prevent oversight Enrique Perez, the lawsuit was brought Public Schools two years ago, its goal was rescheduled for May 18. of budgets and leadership. cooperatively by PURE and members of the to stop the district from replacing empow- “We are still gummed up in summary Local school councils are mandatory for dissolved local school councils who were ered, elected local school councils with judgment proceedings,” Siegel said of Chicago public schools. They are an elected outraged by the district’s attempt to take appointed “toothless advisory councils.” a case that has seen numerous delays. board of parents, teachers and community away the community voice in the school. Today, the fight continues, with little prog- Lawyers for CPS have made repeated members. Along with hiring and reviewing PURE claims there are two legal rea- ress made in two years of court dates. efforts to have the case dismissed and the the school’s principal, the council oversees sons CPS is not allowed to take away the At the last minute, Judge Stuart Hall post- original judge, Sophia Hall, mysteriously a school improvement budget. local school councils of the so-called small The case was initiated by the district’s schools. The first is that for a small school decision to deny local school councils to to be exempt, the existing school must CPS sued by parent group the School of Technology, 7529 S. Constance apply to be a small school, meaning the Ave., the School of Entrepreneurship, 7627 local school council would have to vote S. Constance Ave. and Mose Vines Academy, to be dissolved. The second is that for an 730 N. Pulaski Road. Because CPS desig- alternative school to be exempt, it must be nated all three as alternative schools, it housed in a building that did not formerly argued the schools did not need to have have a local school council. local school councils. An exemption in the CPS administration disagreed. In ear- state law mandating elected local school lier court hearings, District Attorney Bill councils for Chicago schools allows small Morgan argued that local school council or alternative schools to have only appoint- members did not have the authority to sue ed advisory councils. CPS, an argument that did not sway Hall, But the PURE lawsuit claims the exemp- who before recusing herself, ruled the case tion does not apply to schools that already should be allowed to continue. had existing local school councils, and According to Siegel, the lawsuit will affect argues CPS is attempting to remove the all alternative and turnaround schools in democratic leadership of the schools the city, not just the three that sparked through a technicality. the suit. “The way that they read the statute, if “What we want to get out of this is the you close a school on June 30, give it a new democratization of the school administra- name and then reopen it on July 1, they’re tion,” Siegel said. “So that it’s as broadly as arguing that that constitutes a change in responsible as possible to the individual the school,” Siegel said. “And if you call it communities that the different schools MCT Newswire a small school or you call it an alternative are serving.” Andreas Lutta speaks to a Chicago school classroom on Dec. 2, 2009. A lawsuit against the Chicago school, then they have the authority to school district is attempting to force the district to allow more parental involvement in schools. appoint the local school council, at which [email protected] DELILAH’S 2771 N. Lincoln * (773) 472-2771 Exactly where you want to be Now Leasing - Fall 2010 PUNK ROCK Off-campus housing in the South Loop MONDAYS Low-Introductory Pricing Brand New Upgrades - Fall 2010 $1 American Beer Open 7 days a week Call Amber & Melissa TODAY $2 Jim Beam for your tour 888.412.8027 www.2east8thstreet.com Free Pool & Fun !!! Dr. Barb says, ”Scan this, and call me in the morning.” SOUTH LOOP CLUB BAR & GRILL 701 S. State St. Corner of State & Balbo Sunday-Friday 11am-4am SLC NOW Saturday 11am-5am DELIVERS FREE TO THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: University Center Buckingham

2 East 8th

Plymouth

312.427.2787 312.427.2787 No Alcohol In Delivery Minumum of 3 items per purchase

OVER 80 BRANDS OF BEER, $3 SHOTS, 13 SCREENS, OPEN LATE METRO I MAY 3, 2010 I THE CHRONICLE 33

BREAKFAST SERVED ALL DAY {}

TH STREET Wabash at 11 15 % OFF

Student DISCOUNT just show us your valid i.d.

DELICATESSEN COLD SANDWICHES the MELT SHOP THE CHRONICLE IS THEBURGERS ORIGINALS NOW HIRING EGGS FOR FALL 2010 LOX BOX PgriddleAS TA

APPETIZERS CORNEDAND BEEF & PASTRAMINOSHES HASH SOUPS big salads Turn in a COMPLETED application, SODAFOUNTAIN From ouR get a FREE pack of ramen! IN-HOUSE SODA JERK While supplies last. PIE AND CAKE SERVICE

• 1112 SouthWabash elevencitydiner.com

. Mon-Thurs 8amÐ 9:30pm. F ri 8amÐ 10:30pm Valid untilSat 11/11. 9amÐ Discount applicable 10:30pm toward Sunfood & nonalcoholic9amÐ beverage 9pm only. 34 THE CHRONICLE I MAY 3, 2010 Sheriff denounces Burr Oak plans Cook County Sheriff Tom group that formed a couple months ago to Burr Oak, at least 2,000 more than the could be far higher because of shoddy Dart displeased with plans purchase Burr Oak and another cemetery property’s capacity. record keeping. to fix cemetery dilemma in nearby Calumet Park. “They’re picking the one area where Much of the investigation was focused “We do need that land there,” Carter there are no graves out there right now, on the 10 acres of land where Carter’s by Don Babwin said. “We bid pending certain conditions [and] the only reason there are no graves is group hopes to sell plots. Authorities said MCT Newswire and this may kill the sale.” they were dumping everything,” Dart said. human remains, caskets and burial vaults Carter declined further comment. Four former Burr Oak employees were were dug up from other areas of the cem- A SHERIFF whose office discovered an alleged A possible reason why that section of arrested last summer and charged with etery and dumped there. plot to dig up graves and resell burial plots land is so important to buyers is that it dismembering human bodies, desecration Dart said April 29 that bones are still at an Illinois cemetery angrily denounced may be among the few areas where bodies of human remains and theft. At the time, scattered in the area. He said he halted plans April 29 to bury people in an area weren’t buried. A study last year indicated Dart said an estimated 300 graves had been excavation earlier this year only because where more than 1,000 human bones were more than 14,000 people were buried at dug up—but acknowledged the number it became clear there would be no way to found scattered. identify the remains and it was no longer Saying he was exploring legal actions— necessary to collect more evidence in the including having the area declared a crime criminal investigation. scene and sealed to prevent burials—Cook “We could dig there for years, literally County Sheriff Tom Dart said he was years, and continue to find remains that stunned when he heard about the plans. had been deposited throughout the area,” “The very area we know should be off Dart said April 29. limits to everybody is the prime area Perpetua Holdings, the owners of Burr they’re talking about burying people in,” Oak, had been trying to sell the cemetery Dart said. “We’re not going to sit back and and filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the just roll our eyes and say there’s nothing fall of 2009. we can do because it would be a disgrace to “We just didn’t think there would ever sit back and just let this happen.” be anybody that would bid on this, with A federal bankruptcy judge approved the the prime crime scene as a location for sale this week of the Burr Oak Cemetery, a new burials,” Dart said. historic black burial site in Alsip, Ill. It’s During the investigation, thousands the final resting place for civil rights-era of people descended on the cemetery in lynching victim Emmett Till and other search of their loved ones’ graves. Several prominent African-Americans. family members supported creating a The prospective buyers want to use a memorial in the area where most of the 10-acre strip on the edge of the cemetery bones were found, Dart said. for more burials. It’s the same area where “It was one of the few times I remember most of the human bones were found. seeing family members have some peace The only way buying the 150-acre cem- MCT Newswire of mind,” he said. etery makes sense is if more burial plots Burr Oak Cemetery, 4400 127th St., Alsip, Ill., made headlines when Cook County Sheriff, Tom Dart, can be sold, said Willie Carter, part of a discovered an alleged plot to dig up graves and resell burial plots. [email protected]

bucadibeppo.com Take some worry out of your summer break.

Attention Columbia First Month’s College Students Rent $1.00

Store Your Stuff … Save Your Cash! Tired of bringing your stuff home each spring, only to drag it back in the fall? Metro Self Storage understands. That’s why we offer clean, convenient and affordable storage—and we’re just around the corner! Don’t worry about where to put your stuff ... Move in with Metro!

Units as low as $49

Reserve your unit today and save! Just three blocks away! 601 W. Harrison St. Wear your (312) 662-1072

FINEST ITALIAN LEATHER TO YOUR GRADUATION PARTY Reserve online at www.metrostorage.com/students

Valid through 6/30/2010 at the Harrison location with this ad. Downtown ChiCago LombarD orLanD Park wheeLing Student ID must be presented. Subject to availability. Not valid with any other offer. Plus any applicable sales tax. Certain restrictions Rush & GRand ave. 90 YoRktown Rd. 15350 s. 94th ave. 604 n. Milwaukee ave. apply to certain promotions. CODE: CP2010 312.396.0001 630.932.7673 708.349.6262 847.808.9898

Columbia Chicago Illinois - Harrison ROP 210.indd 1 3.17.10 2:47 PM METRO I MAY 3, 2010 I THE CHRONICLE 35

ful that the community came together so xx ROOSEVELT buildings in five different areas of envi- xx SHIMER strongly to defend itself,” said Nate Lefebvre, ronmental performance,” said Ashley Katz, Continued from PG. 31 a member of the Shimer Alumni Alliance. Continued from PG. 31 manager of communications at United “Now we’re all looking forward to working States Green Building Council. “There his financial leadership over the past together to get past this and make Shimer Wabash Ave., will house classrooms, labora- are four different levels of certification: year and a half and wish him well in his even stronger.” tories and the business college. According certified followed by silver, gold and plati- future endeavors.” After the meeting, Fernandez said the to Karow, student activity services, financial num. The difference between a silver According to Fernandez, Lindsay’s mes- board proceeded to elect interim presi- aid and the admissions office will also relo- building and a gold building really comes sage was read by the chair of the board dent Edward Noonan, a former chairman cate to the new building. down to the number of points the project and the vote ballots were counted by inde- of the board of the trustees and a graduate “It will be very convenient for prospec- earns and the number of strategies the pendent auditors. of Shimer. tive students and the top of the build- project has employed in order to receive “There was a lot of attention in protect- “We are letting Edward get into place ing will house 600 resident students,” LEED certification.” ing the integrity of the vote and in making and help us move forward,” Garland said. Karow said. Katz said an increasing number of sure everyone was present,” Fernandez said. “Then the board will be looking at what the The building is also expected to be LEED educational institutions are some of “[The process] had been exceptionally careful process would look like in the search [for a silver certified. It will be built with recycled the largest markets going through and controlled.” new president].” and sustainable materials and will have a LEED certification. The night before the board meeting an Lindsay could not be reached for comment. green rooftop. In addition to being the second John Kavouris, associate vice president of emergency session was held by the assembly While Lindsay seemed to be the source tallest university center in the country, facilities and construction at Columbia, said of the school in which they had a vote of no of many problems at Shimer, Fernan- Karow said it is going to be the sixth largest Roosevelt’s new building is not expected to confidence in Lindsay. dez said the board of trustees remains in the world. The tallest in the country and have an impact on Columbia. According to Bill Arnold, a 2006 graduate of divided as it was reflected in final votes on second tallest in the world is The Cathedral The project is expected to be completed Shimer, these votes came in conjunction with Lindsay’s position. of Learning at the University of Pittsburgh January 2012. a petition that circulated, filled with signa- “There are two parties [on the board],” in Pennsylvania. tures of current students, faculty, alumni and Fernandez said. “There is one party I call the “LEED is a point-base system that rates [email protected] friends of Shimer showing their opposition constitutional party and the other, the execu- to Lindsay. tive party.” Fernandez also said the board agreed to postpone its next meeting and will not The feeling is there would be too participate in Shimer’s commencement much tension ... That shows how in May. heated and passionate the conflict “The feeling is, there would be too much tension and we don’t want to compromise has been.” the experience of graduating students,” Fer- nandez said. “That shows how heated and -Albert B. Fernandez passionate the conflict has been.” According to Garland, at the moment it is uncertain how long it will take to find a Lindsay was heavily criticized during his new president. 15 months at the college by many students “I am looking forward to helping an insti- for going against the grain of how the college tution with such a unique and noble educa- was previously run. tional mission,” Noonan said in a statement. “It’s unfortunate that the situation had Brent Lewis THE CHRONICLE to be resolved this way, but we’re grate- [email protected] Roosevelt University plans to unveil its new 32-story skyscraper, 425 S. Wabash Ave., in January 2012. Manage service changes by planning your trip!

You can receive bus arrival info via email or text message.

Bus Tracker by text delivers your bus route's estimated arrival times directly to your cell phone or subscribe today to have them delivered to you via email.

go to ctabustracker.com to learn more.

36 THE CHRONICLE I MAY 3, 2010

that not everyone wants a made-for-TV, Belongia said people interested in updates approval from the proper people. x BMX extreme BMX, rock ’n’ roll and beer expo on the status of the event should check the “Don’t you guys have to go through a in their neighborhood,” Fioretti said in his Web site RedBullStompingGround.com, but certain process?” Perez asked rhetorical- Continued from PG. 31 letter to Burnett. as of April 29, the site was still advertising ly. He said the first he heard of the event Pierce said it was clear the community the event as being held at Wells and Har- was through the advertising campaign. to occur is a privately owned, grassy yard was not behind the event, and suggested rison streets and selling $10 tickets for that “Shouldn’t the [community] meeting have where residents walk their dogs. It is the Red Bull had not gone far enough to find a location, complete with directions to the occurred before you are advertising for site of a demolished train station. proper venue. South Loop spot. the event?” Community activist Enrique Perez said “The other details that were in the letter According to Red Bull promotional mate- Pierce echoed that sentiment. digging up a former train yard was his had to do with community notification,” rial, the competition will feature top BMX “If you and I were to do an event of any greatest concern. Pierce said. “Essentially, neighbors weren’t competitors, including Denis Enarson, Cory scale, we would seek and receive the permis- “My No. 1 concern was the environmental in support of it, and we have so many other Nastazio and Rob Darden. sion before we started advertising and sell- concern of the land,” Perez said. “Railroad locations in Chicago, whether it be in the Along with the environmental concerns, ing tickets, that just makes sense,” Pierce yards generally have dangerous substances park district or universities or empty land both Perez and Pierce expressed dismay said. “In this case, they just waited too late under them.” the city owns—you know, everything we at Red Bull rushing into advertising and to go through the city’s formal process.” According to Perez, Red Bull representa- counted for the Olympics—those are all planning for the event before they had tives told him they did an environmental good locations to have this event.” consulted with the community or received [email protected] study of the area and it had been deemed safe, but they would not provide any copies of the study. Red Bull spokeswoman Jennifer Belongia confirmed the event had been moved, but would not say why. She did say Red Bull still planned to hold the event in Chicago. “Red Bull Stomping Ground is still planning to take place on May 14 and 15 and all details of the competition remain the same,” Belongia said in an e-mail response to a phone call from The Chronicle. Red Bull held a community meeting on the evening of April 23 to present residents with the plan for the competition. “They wanted to go through with the event,” Perez said of the Red Bull represen- tatives. “A few people there were very much in support of it, but most of the people were against it, local residents especially.” The opposition of residents swayed Fio- retti against Red Bull Stomping Ground. In his letter to Burnett, he wrote Red Bull had not considered the wishes of South Loop residents. Courtesy RED BULL “Maybe Red Bull should stop and think

Chicago Carryout

We’ve got Student Specials every day!

• $2 menu after 2 p.m • NEW $2 breakfast sandwich before 10 a.m • NEW salads & wraps!

10% off with Student I.D ALL DAY!

M-Th 6:30 a.m - 7 p.m Fri 6:30 a.m - 6 p.m Sat & Sun 6:30 a.m - 2 p.m

63 E. Harrison St (312) 341-1270 www.chicagocarryoutonline.com

Come see our new mural by Columbia student Lauren Kosiara METRO I MAY 3, 2010 I THE CHRONICLE 37

Andy Keil THE CHRONICLE Alexis Krauss of the Brooklyn, NY duo Sleigh Bells gets right into the crowd’s face during their show at the Metro, 3730 N. Clark St., on April 30, 2010. Sleigh Bells warmed up the sold out crowd before Yeasayer took the stage around 11 p.m..

IN OTHER NEWS Crosswalk safety law Optimism from ‘Obama effect’ Nolan goes Batman Daley urges gun turn-in

According to the Chicago Sun-Times, on Black teens are more optimistic now that According to the Chicago Sun-Times, Mat- Mayor Richard M. Daley urged Chicago- April 29 the Illinois Senate voted 33-15 on Barack Obama is president, according to thew Nolan, the brother of “The Dark ans to turn in their guns as part of a pro- a new law intended to make pedestrians a new poll released on April 29. The Sun- Knight” director Christopher Nolan, pleaded gram scheduled for May 8. According to safer. If Gov. Pat Quinn signs the bill, motor- Times reported 70 percent of black students guilty on April 29 to braiding 31 feet of rope the Chicago Sun-Times, Daley promoted ists would be required by law to come to a aged 15 to 18 thought their standards of from his jail bed sheets in an attempt to the program at the Liberation Christian complete stop if a pedestrian enters a cross- living would be better than that of their rappel his way out of a downtown high-rise Center, 6810 S. Ashland Ave., one of 22 sites walk without any signs or traffic lights. The parents. Only 36 percent of white students federal jail. Nolan, 41, a former South Shore where guns can be turned in in exchange current law simply requires drivers to yield shared that sentiment. Their optimism resident, was stymied early in his plot to for Master Card gift cards valuing $100, $75 to pedestrians. In 2007, 172 pedestrians were has been linked to the presidency of escape from the Metropolitan Correctional and $10. Every gun turned in will earn $75; killed in crosswalks in Illinois. Critics of the Obama, which some experts are calling Center, 71 W. Van Buren Ave. Nolan is being the $100 gift card is for any automatic weap- bill questioned how all motorists would be the “Obama effect.” More than two-thirds held as he awaits extradition to Costa Rica ons and the $10 is for any BB gun, air gun educated about the new law and said signs of black students said they felt Obama was for a murder case. He also pleaded guilty to or gun replica. The program is currently should be posted. doing a good job as president. obstruction of justice. facing a contribution shortfall. OFF THE BLOTTER

Not child’s play It’s crack

According to police reports, a 13-year-old boy On April 28, police officers responded to a

W was playing on the sidewalk near South Loop man-with-a-gun call at 2101 S. Michigan Ave. abash A School, 1200 S. Plymouth Court, when a 56-year- The caller said a man was observed removing

ve. old man allegedly came up behind him and a handgun from a glove box and placing it .

3 attacked him. The alleged offender choked the under the front seat of a gray station wagon. boy and struck him twice in the chest. School According to police reports, the officers security detained the man until police arrived saw the vehicle in question with the doors and arrested him for battery. The child’s parent unlocked and searched it. The officers alleg- 4 signed a complaint against him for the assault. edly discovered three crack rocks. Nice phone loser iAssault

According to police reports, at Columbia’s A 20-year-old man riding a CTA train was alleg- 33 E. Congress Parkway Building a 21-year- edly approached by three men, who demanded old woman reported her telephone missing. he give them his iPod. According to police 1 2 She told police that when she looked for reports, when the alleged victim refused, the her Blackberry she noticed the $200 phone three men repeatedly punched him. The man was gone. The police codified the report- was knocked unconscious and the three thieves Compiled by Chronicle staff with information provided by the Chicago Police Department. ed-missing phone as a non-criminal, lost fled with his $250 iPod. The man was taken to property incident. Northwestern University Hospital. 38 THE CHRONICLE I MAY 3, 2010 Level: 1 2 games FOR RELEASE APRIL 11, 2010 THE3 TV4 CROSSWORD SUDOKU CROSSWORDby Jacqueline E. Mathews Complete the grid so each row, column and 3-by-3 box (in bold borders) contains every digit, 1 to 9. For strategies on how to solve Sudoku, visit www.sudoku.org.uk

SOLUTION TO LAST WEEK’S PUZZLE

ACROSS 49 Musical sound 1 “When Harry __ Sally...” 50 Birmingham’s state: abbr. 4 “__ Wants to Be a Millionaire” 51 “To __, With Love”; Poitier movie 7 Singer Paul 52 Has debts 11 Ms. Gardner 53 Denials 12 “__ for Your Life” 54 “__ of Cakes” 13 Superman’s love 14 Harrison or Reed DOWN 15 __ Ward 1 Artist __ Chagall 16 Actress Anderson 2 “Unhappily __ After” 17 Series for Shemar Moore 3 Early series for Judd Hirsch 20 Commercials 4 Songbirds 21 Charged atom 5 Hawaiian dance 22 Noninvasive diagnostic exams 6 Out __; in a precarious position 25 Mischief-maker 7 “__ the Family” 26 “__ Me or the Dog” 8 “High __”; Gary Cooper classic 29 Actor on “Law & Order: SVU” 9 Richard __ of “Spin City” 33 “__ Story”; hit animated movie 10 Words on a price tag at a sale 5/16/10 © 2010 The Mepham Group. Distributed34 Presidentby Arthur’s monogram 15 Mr. Caesar 35 Morays & other snakelike fishes 18 Alan Alda/Loretta Swit series Tribune Media Services. All rights reserved.36 Film title and role for Will Smith 19 Walk around with a long face 37 Farrow or Kirshner 22 Actor on “The A-Team” 39 Jay Mohr/Paula Marshall sitcom 23 “__ Lobo”; John Wayne movie 46 “__ My Dead Body” 24 Very cold 47 Silent performer 25 Actress/director Lupino 48 Prefix for cycle or angle 26 Suffix for real or final Solution to Last Week’s Puzzle 27 __ Aviv, Israel 28 Yrbk. section 30 Controversial rights org. 31 Dustin Hoffman/Tom Cruise Oscar-winning film 32 Producer Norman 36 Actor Lew __ 37 “__ Family”; Vicki Lawrence sitcom 38 Wrath 39 “All Dogs __ Heaven” 40 Declare assuredly 41 Actor Auberjonois 42 Venus de __; “Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation” superhero 43 “__ Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World” 44 Newsman Sevareid (c) 2010 Tribune Media Services, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 45 Urgent HOROSCOPES

ARIES (March 20-April 18) Early this week, last-minute work assignments may be draining. LIBRA (Sept. 22-Oct. 22) Close friends or relatives may this week reveal recent nancial Attention to minor details will soon prove vital: stay focused on small details and listen mistakes. If so, carefully study of cial details and expect facts, gures or calculations to your instincts. Sleep patterns and tness regimes may also need adjustment. After to be unusually complicated. Documents and contracts may require complex revisions Wednesday, a close friend or relative may ask probing questions concerning past romantic or new de nitions. Take your time and ask key of cials to verify all instructions. After attractions or yesterday’s obligations. Be forthcoming. At present, loved ones will need Friday, a long-term friendship or work relationship may become brie y irtatious. Pas- extra encouragement, support and opportunities for discussion. sions will be high: avoid giving the wrong impression.

TAURUS (April 19-May 19) Criticism between loved ones may now be a key concern for a close friend. After Tuesday, watch for family problems to cause strong reactions. Provide SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Emotional curiosity is now on the rise. After Tuesday, watch distraction: lighthearted comments and social in uences will be helpful. Later this week, for friends and relatives to be open to surprising invitations and fresh social proposals. a love relationship may need to expand. If so, expect serious discussions and last minute This week is a time of intense creativity and emotional renewal: expect loved ones to changes. Romantic partners will soon reveal their long-term expectations. Stay open to actively research new ideas, exotic activities or unique relationships. Late this weekend, new ideas or unusual requests: passions may be high. a sudden intuition may clarify a recent family dispute. Fear of abandonment or private social doubts may be a key factor: show loved ones your devotion. GEMINI (May 20-June 20) In the coming weeks work duties will increase while minor legal SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 20) Yesterday’s social disappointments may now reappear issues or of ce paperwork becomes problematic. Muddle through and remain philosophic: and demand completion. Monday through Wednesday watch for loved ones to relive authority gures will soon demand rm commitments. Tuesday through Friday a past old memories or search out wisdom from the past. Pace yourself and wait for others colleague or old friend may propose an unusual and creative partnership. Errors may to nd their own answers. After midweek, an older relative may make an unexpected be bothersome. Take your time to consider all nancial methods. Late this weekend an business or nancial request. Paperwork, legal issues and property advice may be a honest debate with a friend or lover is needed: be expressive. key source of concern. If so, nd common ground: others now need to feel supported.

CANCER (June 21-July 21) Rare announcements, policy changes or revised work schedules CAPRICORN (Dec. 21-Jan. 19) Dreams, intuitions or sudden glimpses into the future will are accented this week. Fresh concepts and career expansion is now a continuing theme: this week provide valuable clues. Social disputes and romantic triangles are accented: plan partnerships or co-operative ventures wherever possible. Tuesday through Friday after midweek, expect a quick upsurge of emotional awareness and new social wisdom. highlights minor family disruptions, fast communications and social arguments. Areas Older relatives may also reveal previously withheld family doubts. Offer support: at of concern may involve recently cancelled group plans or abandoned home repairs. After present, loved ones need to feel appreciated and supported. Late this weekend Saturday, rest and consult with trusted friends: all is well. nancial messages or forgotten documents will require a quick response: don’t delay.

LEO (July 22-Aug. 22) Early this week, a workplace rival may capture the attention of key AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Discussions with friends or lovers will be meaningful of cials. Don’t be derailed; changing job roles or schedules will soon work to your advan- over the next few days. Watch for loved ones to refer to past events and relive old tage. Past job performance and future business plans are now being privately considered: memories. Others may now need to make contact with the past to better appreciate consistency will be rewarded. After midweek, some Leos will encounter a complex but the present: expect key emotional breakthroughs. Tuesday through Friday someone intriguing romantic invitation. If so, trust your emotional instincts. Insincere friends or close may question authority gures or openly discuss private nancial and business romantic partners will quickly be revealed. Stay alert. events. If so, remain quietly detached: strong opinions will not be easily accepted.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 21) Romantic attractions and fast irtations are now distracting. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 19) Minor disagreements may this week require special Before midweek expect friends or relatives to be in uenced by speculation, gossip or new diplomacy: after Tuesday, expect friends or close work mates to be unpredictable and social information. Complicated invitations and private power struggles may play a key self-involved. Moody exchanges will not directly affect your outlook, so not to worry. Do, role. A cautious, philosophic approach will work best in all relationships: take your time however, avoid comparing past social histories. Wednesday through Sunday a trusted and ask gently probing questions. Later this week, group dynamics will return to normal. relative or colleague may propose an unique business alliance or fast nancial invest- An unusual few days: stay balanced and avoid emotional risk. ment. Ask for detailed paperwork: meaningful and lasting rewards will soon arrive. STAY IN I MAY 3, 2010 I THE CHRONICLE 39 monday, 5// 3 thursday, 5// 6

Analytical Studies Recital Alumni on 5 Page vs. Stage Open Mic and The Cultural Studies Colloquium Series Noon - 1 p.m. 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. Slam Competition presents Dr. Maria Elena Buszek: “Her Music Center Columbia Library 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Life Was Saved by Rock and Roll” 1014 S. Michigan Ave. South Campus Building, 5th floor Quincy Wong Center for Artistic 4 p.m. (312) 369-6300 624 S. Michigan Ave. Expression Alexandroff Campus Center, room 921 FREE (312) 369-7900 Wabash Campus Building 600 S. Michigan Ave. FREE 623 S. Wabash Ave. (312) 369-7297 Job Fair Prep Session [email protected] FREE 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. FREE Maria Elena Buszek is a critic, curator, Wabash Campus Building and assistant professor of art history 623 S. Wabash Ave., suite 307 at the Kansas City Art Institute. She is (312) 369-7280 Pop Rock Ensemble: Showcase in the author of the book “Pin-Up Grrrls: FREE Concert Feminism, Sexuality, Popular Culture,” and 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. editor of the forthcoming anthology “Extra/ Music Center ordinary: Craft and Contemporary Art.” Her 1014 S. Michigan Ave. writing has appeared in such journals as // (312) 369-6179 Art in America, Photography Quarterly, and tuesday, 5 4 FREE TDR: The Journal of Performance Studies. Since 1999, Buszek has been a regular contributor to the popular feminist “Acts of Faith” with Eboo Songwriting II Recital zine BUST. Patel Noon - 1 p.m. 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Music Center Film Row Cinema 1104 1014 S. Michigan Ave. Center (312) 369-6179 1104 S. Wabash Ave., 8th FREE floor (312) 369-7959 FREE Eboo Patel discusses his book “Acts of Faith: friday, 5// 7 The Story of an American Muslim, the Struggle for Spring Field Day the Soul of a Generation,” his efforts to Noon - 5 p.m. promote interfaith dialogue, through his Grant Park organization Interfaith Youth Core and his Balbo Avenue and Columbus Drive work in the Faith Advisory Council in the Helping Children with Cancer Event (312) 369-6659 Obama administration. A limited number 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. FREE of copies of “Acts of Faith” are available Quincy Wong Center for Artistic Expression Enjoy a day at Grant Park playing some from the Center for Teaching Excellence. Wabash Campus Building of your favorite games and sports. 623 S. Wabash Ave. Highlight of the day is the semi-annual International Potluck Columbia’s spring 2010 Producing Live staff/faculty vs. students volleyball game 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Entertainment class will host a benefit at 3 p.m. Free food and refreshments Multipurpose Studio concert to raise money for the Children’s will be offered. 618 S. Michigan Ave. Building, 4th floor Neuroblastoma Cancer Foundation. In (312) 369-7458 addition to live music, the event will offer Last FOCO 2010 Listening Session FREE children’s games, food and a raffle. Noon 618 S. Michigan Ave. Building Pop Rock Ensemble: Performance 4th floor conference room in B Concer // (312) 369-7812 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. wednesday, 5 5 FREE Music Center 1014 S. Michigan Ave. (312) 369-6300 Dance Marathon 2010 FREE Noon - 10 p.m. 1104 Center 1104 S. Wabash Ave. (312) 369-6339 FREE

Collegiate Empowerment Seminar 5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Columbia Community Chorus 1104 Center 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 1104 S. Wabash Ave., 8th floor Sherwood Conservatory of Music [email protected] 1312 S. Michigan Ave. FREE [email protected] The seminar will be a guiding tool used to FREE help college students and recent graduates connect the dots from the classroom to Free HIV and STD Testing the work force. Through a series of panel 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. discussions, students will learn firsthand, 1104 Center from professionals in their respective 1104 S. Wabash Ave., 8th floor fields, what steps need to be implemented [email protected] throughout and after college to ensure FREE success in the workplace. Topics include music columbia photo workshop cultural studies audio arts speaker dance branding, networking and finance, and entrepreneurship. theater english a+d radio iam sports food film monday, 5// 3 thursday, 5// 6

Polish Constitution Day Hash Hambingo “The Laura on Laura Comeback Tour” 7 p.m. 8 p.m. 8 p.m. Czerwone Jabluszko (Red Apple) Hamburger Mary’s iO Theater Restaurant 5400 N. Clark St. 3541 N. Clark St. 3121 N. Milwaukee Ave. (773) 784-6969 (773) 880-0199 (773) 234-2337 $5 suggested donation per $12 $13 bingo card In their musical improv show, local comics Laura Grey and Laura McKenzie portray elementary school teachers who give “Matisse: Radical Invention, 1913- Rock’n’ Bowl Comedy Show up their careers to pursue rock music 1917” 9:30 p.m. stardom. 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Diversey River Bowl Art Institute of Chicago 2211 W. Diversey Ave. 111 S. Michigan Ave. (312) 733-6000 Big Fancy Open Mic “The Breakfast Club Musical” (312) 443-3600 $5; 21+ 8:30 p.m. 8 p.m. $10 - $18, includes museum Chicago Center for the Performing Arts Studio BE admission 777 N. Green St. 3110 N. Shefﬁ eld Ave. (312) 733-6000 (773) 732-5450 FREE $10 - $15 tuesday, 5// 4 friday, 5// 7

First Fridays Cinco de Mayo Festival First Tuesdays with the Midwest Windy City Gay Idol 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. 6 p.m. - 11 p.m. Independent Film Festival 8 p.m. Museum of Contemporary Art 26th Street and Kostner Avenue 6 p.m. Scarlet 220 E. Chicago Ave. 4400 W. 26th St. Landmark Century Centre Cinema 3320 N. Halsted St. (312) 397-4010 (773) 868-3010 2828 N. Clark St. (773) 871-7610 $8 - $16 FREE (312) 642-4222 $5 to watch; $10 to compete $10 - $15

“The Interview Show” Annuals, Most Serene Republic, What “Glee” Viewing Party Laura Marling 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Laura Says 8 p.m. 7 p.m. Hideout 10 p.m. Burwood Tap Lincoln Hall 1354 W. Wabansia Ave. Empty Bottle 724 W. Wrightwood Ave. 2424 N. Lincoln Ave. (773) 227-4433 1035 N. Western Ave. (773) 525-2593 (773) 525-2508 $5 (773) 276-3600 FREE $15 $10 wednesday, 5// 5 saturday, 5// 8

“Happy Karaoke Fun Time! An Improvised First Wednesdays Celtic Fest Chicago Cover Your Bases Pub Crawl Karaoke Musical” 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 10 p.m. Just Grapes Millennium Park John Barleycorn Gorilla Tango Theatre 560 W. Washington Blvd. 201 E. Randolph St. 3524 N. Clark St. 1919 N. Milwaukee Ave. (312) 627-9463 (312) 744-3315 (773) 478-3378 (773) 598-4549 $25 - $35; RSVP recommended at FREE $15 $10 JustGrapes.net; 21+

Cinco de Mondo 7 p.m. sunday, 5// 9 Congress Theater 2135 N. Milwaukee Ave. (773) 276-1235 $15; two for $25 in advance Pajama Jam Brunch “Rush Limbaugh! The Musical” Features Lucha Libre wrestling, national 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 2 p.m. burlesque and sideshow acts, comedy Bull & Bear The Second City e.t.c. and live music. 431 N. Wells St. 1608 N. Wells St. (312) 527-5973 (312) 337-3992 FREE $25

cultural theater food studies Showers possible Mainly clear Times of clouds A thunderstorm Rather cloudy, a Not as cool Cooler with some Partial sunshine and sun possible shower sun High 69 Low 46 High 66 High 67 High 61 High 62 High 56 High 57 games TV nightlife Low 50 Low 46 Low 42 Low 34 Low 35 Low 39