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Students need proper training on AlertWave system » PAGE 30 CHECK OUT THE THE COLUMBIA MULTIMEDIA hronicle SECTION ONLINE c ON ColumbiaChronicle.com The Official News Source of Columbia College Chicago March 1, 2010 Volume 45 Number 21 THEWEB Failed break-in attempt leaves glass cracked, door handle broken by Stephanie Saviola ShopColumbia Assistant Metro Editor SHPL O CO UMBIA, THE student-run gallery and store, was subject to an attempted break-in around 7 p.m. on Feb. 24. Officials reported that nothing was stolen or damaged inside the shop, VANDALIZED located on the first floor of the Wabash Campus Building, 623 S. Wabash Ave., but the outside glass was cracked, and a door handle to one of the offices was kicked in and broken off. Security guards and shop workers declined to comment on the incident. However, a Chicago police officer, who arrived on the scene Feb. 25 at 11:40 a.m., said it was too early to make specula- tions because the situation was still under investigation. The suspect is believed to be a male in his late 40s who was wearing a hat. According to a ShopColumbia worker, there are cameras inside the shop. How- ever, The Chronicle has received con- flicting reports from college officials about whether there are cameras within Brent Lewis THE CHRONICLE the shop. ShopColumbia experienced an attempted break-in Wednesday evening. There are no official reports, and the only thing damaged was a broken doorknob and a crack in the window. “As of right now, we are classifying it as criminal damaging, not a burglary,” something is happening,” Koverman said Robert Koverman, vice president of said. Campus Safety and Security. “No entry This was not the first time an attempt- AlertWave notification was gained in the shop. Nothing was ed break-in has occurred at ShopColum- stolen, and nothing was missing.” bia, which has been open for a little more At noon, maintenance workers made than a year and half. repairs to the damaged door handle, as As of press time, Campus Safety system a work in progress well as the cracked glass. Alerts had not been sent to stu- Emergency notification test to tell you” “People need to be aware of what is dents notifying them of the incident. across campus causes confusion Baron’s complaint is not unique. Many happening in their space, and they among faculty, students on campus are not aware that the Alert- should not be afraid to call us or 911 if [email protected] Wave system has a different signal and by Ciara Shook purpose from the fire system. But Kover- Assistant Campus Editor man said that it’s easy to differentiate the two. A N ALARM sounded Feb. 18 in campus “The AlertWave system will always buildings including the 33 E. Congress have an audible message to it, the fire Parkway Building and the Music Center, system will only have a tone,” Koverman 1014 S. Michigan Ave. Students, fac- said. “If you hear the tone, always evacu- ulty and staff, confused by the tone, left ate. If you hear the AlertWave system, it the buildings. alerts you a message is coming. Listen to What they were actual hearing was a the message before you do something.” test of the AlertWave system, adopted by Unlike the fire alarm system, Alert- the college in late 2008. Bob Koverman, Wave is for natural disasters, shooters, or associate vice president of Campus Safety the campus closing at an irregular time, The door knob was completely and security, who joined Columbia’s such as the campus closing on Feb. 9 at 5 destroyed by the attempt to administration last spring, has been over- p.m., due to inclement weather. break into one of the offices seeing activation of the system, which AlertWave warns of an emergency outside of the main store of is designed to send out messages in the by using a variety of media including a ShopColumbia. The rest of event of an emergency. strobe light, an LED screen with alpha- the handle was found hidden “I like that the campus has put [the numeric messaging and audio message, underneath a couch. system] in place,” said David Barron, a explaining to listeners what is going on. junior music composition major. “But “The idea, obviously, is to get to all of sometimes it’s not clear what it’s trying » SEE ALERTWAVE, PG. 10 Brent Lewis THE Chronicle » SEE PG. 3 » SEE PG. 31 » SEE PG. 33 INDEX CAMPUS 2 H&F 11 A&C 17 COMMENTARY 30 Union No Nobel for Above the law tables turn the Web METRO CAMPUS METRO COMMENTARY 33 2 THE CHRONICLE I MARCH 1, 2010 EDITOR’S NOTE NEWS FLASH Tragedy in the cove 3/1/10 OFF THE lush Pacific sent to aquariums around the world. Some of Hokin Honors coast of Taiji, Japan, these dolphins sell for as much as $150,000. lies what appears to Above and beyond the cruel and despi- be a majestic and cable way these dolphins are butchered is The 17th Annual Hokin Honors Exhibition features students of outstanding artis- beautiful natural an even greater problem—how the dolphin tic achievement in photography, fashion, graphic design, film and video and all cove. To those who meat is used. fine art media. The exhibit is juried by local arts professionals. All participating don’t know better, Dolphin meat is not a highly sought-after artists are nominated by faculty and staff members of Columbia. the calm, aquama- or coveted delicacy. On the contrary, the Hokin Gallery rine waters, nestled meat is rather undesirable, as it has very 623 S. Wabash Ave. between protruding high mercury content. Overexposure to by Bethany Reinhart mountains, look mercury can cause severe health problems, 3/2/10 Editor-in-Chief like a vacationer’s including birth defects in newborns. So, if paradise. But the dolphin meat is unhealthy and undesirable, Artist Talk for “Digital Incarnate” truth about what happens in this pictur- why are the Japanese dolphin-killers still Maria Palazzi, co-creative director of Synchronous Objects, will present a free esque Pacific cove is far from serene. In slaying more than 23,000 dolphins a year? public gallery talk as part of the related programming for the exhibition, “Digital actuality, the cove is home to one of the Again, money is the culprit. Incarnate: The Body, Identity and Interactive Media.” Discussion will be held most egregious sights imaginable—the Much of the meat produced by the dol- from 12:15 p.m. to 1 p.m. daily slaughter of dozens of dolphins. phins is packaged and intentionally mis- For years, the cove has functioned as a labeled as whale meat. Although many makeshift slaughterhouse. Each day before consumers might believe they are pur- The Arcade dawn, Japanese fishermen gather at the chasing a healthy product, they are actu- 618 S. Michigan Ave. Building, 2nd floor cove, often discussing their upcoming kill. ally buying meat with a toxic mercury level As the sun rises, the fishermen take their while paying the price for the higher quality position and begin systematically luring whale meat. 3/3/10 dozens of dolphins into the cove, trapping Despite numerous attempts to reveal them with nets and slaughtering them one what is happening in the cove and due to Free HIV and STD Testing by one. the secrecy of the Japanese government, the Before days-end, the cove’s serene, clear majority of the world is still unaware of the blue waters disappear and are replaced with problem. However, with continued work by the brutal sight of a bloodbath. Like most activists such as Ric O’Barry, whose first- The Chicago Department of Public Health will offer HIV and STD testing to other horrific, and even torturous practices, hand account of these atrocities is the sub- students for free. Results are provided two weeks after the testing date at the this is done in the name of money. Sadly, ject of the Oscar-nominated documentary Student Health Center. the Japanese government is not only turn- “The Cove,” there is still hope that one day ing a blind eye to this bloodshed, they are this practice will end. Student Health Center encouraging it. For more information about Campaign to 1104 S. Wabash Ave., 8th floor Each year, Japanese fishermen slaughter Save Japan Dolphins and to take action, visit more than 23,000 dolphins. Those not killed SaveJapanDolphins.org. are considered prime “show quality” dol- 3/4/10 phins. They avoid the brutal slaying and are [email protected] Critical Encounters: Fact & Faith Faculty Photo STAFF Exhibition Management Web This exhibit features images by Columbia faculty members that capture the Bethany Reinhart Editor-in-Chief Kevin Lilienthal Webmaster unique relationship between Fact & Faith in a meaningful and personal way. The Jazzy Davenport Managing Editor photographs take into consideration the artists’ spirituality when making art and Photo reflect their faith, hopes and beliefs.